Absolute Horse - July 2017

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JULY 2017

Your essential summertime reading!

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Bolesworth International Horse Show - Page 50

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Bonnie Fishburn’s tips for riding a cross country course - Page 38

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July Dates

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July 12th July 16th July 19th July 25th July 26th

British Dressage Cash Jumping open to all Evening Showjumping Seniors Juniors

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Olivia Murphy on Piper, with mum Sarah, Lead Rein Pony winners at the Easton Harriers PC Annual Show, 10th June.

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REGULARS 4 News Your Comments 5 7 Sophie Callahan - Equine Blogger and Photographer 23 MetaFitness 42 Reports 61 Vets Directory 62 Classifieds 64 Showdates COMPETITIONS & GIVEAWAYS 41 Mollichaff Calmer Complete 60 Giveaways

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 8 Under the spotlight: Suffolk County Dressage Team 12 Summer Care 18 Rider Profile: Joey Ellis 20 Vetwatch: Problems affecting the mare after foaling 22 Health & Welfare 24 Nutrition: Growth problems 30 Equestrian Homes 33 Buyer’s Guide 34 Careers 36 Ride Like: Simon Reynolds 38 Ride Like: Bonnie Fishburn 40 Ride Like: Lara Dyson

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PHOTONEWS 52 The Hadleigh Show: Holbecks Park 53 Easton Harriers PC Annual Show: Westerfield 54 British Showjumping: Codham Park 55 British Dressage: Codham Park 56 Beccles & Bungay RC Open Show: Geldeston Hall 57 Ipswich Horse Society Sponsored Ride: Winston Hall 58 Stratford Hills Horse Trials: Stratford Hills 59 Arena Eventing: The Jays

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NEWS

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The first of these new classes was held at Osbaldeston EC in April, which was won

by Megan Taylor and Aberogwen Timothy (Timmy)

CHANCE TO GO TO HOYS

There is still time to bid for a Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) place in the SEIB Search for a Star (SFAS) series.

Spaces are available at the Bury Farm Equestrian Centre qualifier near Buckingham on 16th July and the final one at Vale View EC in Leicestershire on 6th August.

The new SFAS Working Show Pony class is open to amateur riders over 12-years-old on any type of pony from show ponies to coloured to mountain and moorlands - over 12hh high. Adults can compete on ponies, and children can compete on horses in the SFAS working show horse class, which is also new this year.

EUROPEAN EVENTING CHAMPIONSHIPS

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REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS EXPANDED FOR 2017

The Pony Club Regional Championships competition has now been expanded for 2017, with Eventing running alongside Dressage and Show Jumping, giving Pony Club Members even more opportunities to take their first steps on the competitive ladder.

Each of the nineteen Pony Club Areas will hold qualifying competitions, where the top teams and individuals will head to one of five Regional Championships.

The long list has been announced of horses and riders for the Junior squad who will represent Great Britain at Millstreet, Ireland, for the 2017 FEI Junior Championships 19th – 23rd July.

The combinations include Bubby Upton, 18 from Suffolk, with Mrs Rachel Upton’s 8-year-old gelding Eros DHI and the 10-year-old gelding Cannavaro, also owned by Rachel Upton.

MAY COMPETITION WINNERS

Absorbine Brigitta Lewis, Suffolk; Ruth Keeper, Suffolk. Caldene Alison Cole, Suffolk. Equisafety Grace Hilsum, Essex; Owen Dewberry, Essex. Hickstead Carol Fellowes, Essex.

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PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD

THOUSANDS RAISED It was not only Godolphin celebrating good fortunes at the Animal Health Trust’s annual Charity Race Day at Newmarket’s July Course on 10th June.

Families, local residents, animal lovers and seasoned race goers joined the Animal Health Trust (AHT) to enjoy a fabulous day’s racing - which raised over £45,000 for the charity.

World Horse Welfare is on cloud 9 after being awarded the RHS People’s Choice Award for their Artisan Garden at the Chelsea Flower Show.

PONY CLUB ART

COMPETITION OPENS

Entries for the 2017 John King Young Artist Award, run by The Pony Club in collaboration with the Society of Equestrian Artists (SEA), are open.

Now in its fifth year, the competition is open to all UK Pony Club Members in three age categories; 11 and under, 12 to 16, and 17 and over.

Entrants simply need to draw or paint a picture based on their favourite Pony Club memory, take a photo of it and upload it to http://memories.pcuk.org no later than 17th July 2017.

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We asked our acebook fans the following question...

Nicki Strong: Try to keep the horse between you and the ground!

Melanie Ambrose: Never give up!

Lacey Smith: You always take the best horse home.

Claire Davis: Onwards and upwards.

Jessica Dunford: 'The horse is a mirror to your soul, sometimes you'll like what you see, sometimes you won’t’.

Kerry Rogers: Keeping the horses in during the day in summer and out at night and vice versa. Always had them in at night out in day or out 24/7, used to be at a yard that did this about 20-years ago and I have stuck with it ever since. Horses are content and out of the sun in the hot weather, and fields not being grazed 24/7 it really works for me!

Hayley Ward: Patience and time!

Michelle Prentice: ‘With horses you never stop learning’ - quote from my old trainer and boss now passed, Pat Monaghan, one of the best showing Judges of all time, so lucky to say I am trained by her.

Annabelle Whitcombe: There are no problem horses, only problem owners!

Beth Collier: Sell them all and train hamsters instead!

Jessie Cook: A successful day out isn’t always one when you bring a rosette home. A safe, fun day is more important.

Lyndsey Ryder: At a dressage

WHAT’S THE BEST HORSEY ADVICE YOU’VE BEEN GIVEN?

competition a judge wrote on my sheet ‘Feed less, lunge before you ride’ - the horse had bronc’d me off and high tailed it round the arena for 10 minutes, so fair comment!

Becky Burns: Sit up and kick on.

Jenny Welham: If you want a horse that’s got sparkle in the ring, you’ve got to expect that it’s going to be sharp to ride!

Claire Butcher: You only live once.

Mandi Walters: When showjumping: ‘If in doubt, kick and shout!’

Sharon Long: Don't ever think your horse is too good for you... he doesn’t go stand in the stable saying if only you would let him jump higher .. he only cares if you look after him x Joanne Price: Win, lose or draw always smile as you’re taking your favourite home!

Emma Matthews: Set yourselves achievable goals, and be realistic. If you achieve be happy however small the improvement. Rome wasn't built in a day!

Carrie Munro: A friend told me don't ride faster, ride smarter instead of tanking round cross county courses and

Showjumping on a little pony, ride economical lines towards your fences it will save more time than you think!

Amanda Newrick: Green + green = black and blue!

Becci Leigh Harrold: If in doubt take a stride out !

Andrea Louise Pearman: Your horse is your mirror.

Laura Tilney: If you want a stable relationship, get a horse!

Sara McComb: Always do your best, and when you know better, do better!

Kerrie Aschettino: Your neck strap is your best friend!

Bex Cross: Don’t buy an ugly one! Even if it’s broke it will still look pretty!

Paula Canham: When working with horses always make out you have all the time in the world, even if you don’t.

Emily Vine: An eventing friend told me to always smile in a dressage test because then you’re smiling with all four cheeks (relaxed and hopefully ride better for better marks!)

and the Star Winner is...

Paula Wood: If something is not going to plan with your horse, look at yourself and what can be changed - don't blame the horse.

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his past month has been super busy! Not only have I been travelling the country for various equine photoshoots and fitting in all of my editing, I’ve also been finalising lots of last minute details for my impending wedding. (I'll be a married woman by the time you read this!) So it’s been a bit of a manic few weeks.

Here were some of my highlights…

Early on in the month I had a shoot in Sible Hedingham, with four matching Quarter Horses! The eldest mare, Cally, is mum to Maisie, Tilly and Pepper and I just loved how perfectly they all matched one another.

I had a beautiful session near Colchester, with Hannah and her pony Honey. Hannah had wanted Honey at her wedding but it hadn’t been possible, so she put her dress back on for one day, so that we could re-create her dream and get the pictures she didn’t manage to get, with her special girl. I always love bridal shoots!

I've also had two great commercial shoots this month. The first was a new monthly collaboration, with a company called My Horse Box, which is a monthly subscription box for horse lovers. And the second was with Priory Farm Equine Spa and Rehab Centre, in Buckinghamshire, who do a fabulous job of rehabilitating injured horses and ponies.

In amongst all of this, I managed to get over to both Badminton Horse Trials and Royal Windsor, both of which you can read all about on my blog.

And then to round off the month, I went over to Norfolk to see Debbie and her family, who introduced me to their a adorable new arrival, Shetland pony foal Blossom. Phew!

Now, I’m off to get married....

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SPECIAL FEATURE

SUFFOLK COUNTY Under the Spotlight:

DRESSAGE TEAM

ON SATURDAY 8TH AND SUNDAY 9TH JULY DRESSAGE TEAMS FROM ACROSS THE REGION WILL COMPETE AGAINST EACH OTHER AT KEYSOE EC IN THE INTER COUNTY DRESSAGE CHALLENGE. SUFFOLK COUNTY COORDINATOR, TAMMY RUFFLES, A POPULAR COACH AND AN EXPERIENCED RIDER (PREVIOUSLY RIDING UP TO INTER 1) ORGANISES THE SUFFOLK TEAM. HER ROLE ALSO INCLUDES ARRANGING VIEWING DAYS TO ASSESS POTENTIAL TEAM MEMBERS, TRAINING SESSIONS, TEST RIDING PRACTICE AND A MOCK EVENT – THAT IS ALL BEFORE THE TEAM EVEN GETS TO THE MAIN COMPETITION! TAMMY ALSO WORKS TIRELESSLY TO GAIN SPONSORSHIP FROM LOCAL BUSINESSES TO HELP PAY FOR KIT AND TRAINING. ABSOLUTE HORSE CAUGHT UP WITH HER AND THE TEAM MEMBERS TO FIND OUT MORE...

TEAM SPONSORS...

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TAMMY RUFFLES What got you involved in volunteering? I got involved with volunteering for BD because I like to help, I get a real satisfaction from seeing people enjoy their horses and achieve their goals.

How and when did you start to ride? Officially I started at 7-years-old, but from the moment I could walk and climb I was riding anything, including a cow!

What has been your biggest achievement to date?

Winning Petplan National Championship at Advanced Medium and coming third at the Home Internationals at PSG. If you could give advice to an aspiring dressage rider, what would it be? If you put your mind to it you will always be able to achieve.

What’s the best advice you’ve been given? Don’t ride the movement you’ve just ridden, ride the movement you’re about to do.

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MEET THE TEAM: PRELIM “I started riding when my mum got my older brother a pony and I would go up to the stables with them. I was probably about 5-years-old, so about 23 years ago.

“My fiancé, James, will tell me that ‘we’re all entitled to have our off days.’ It’s a good phrase to keep in mind when things aren’t going as well as expected.

“Toto (Greenwing Steptoe) has a lucky hat. It was bought by my friend Sarah, who also rides Toto and the last few times out that he’s worn it we’ve done really well. He wore it when we got selected for the Team too. The problem is it's a bit too small!

“I currently train with Tammy Ruffles and in the future I hope to do more dressage and see what happens. It would be nice to qualify for BD’s British Native Pony Championships.”

EMMA KELLY

GREENWING STEPTOE (13-YEARS - OLD) He is known to flap his bottom lip up and down when he’s had enough of standing around.

EMMA OWEN

“I started riding on the farm at home in Suffolk and had my first pony at 4-years-old.

“My biggest achievement so far has been showjumping for my old pony club (Mid Suffolk) at the Royal Windsor Horse Show.

“If I could take a test on any horse, it would be Catherine Dufour's Atterupgaards Cassidy as he reminds me of my young horse just 10 years down the line.

“I’m currently studying a masters in physiotherapy at Writtle College and hope to compete my young horse whilst studying.”

WOODCROFT LARIMAR (4-YEARS - OLD)

“I started riding ponies and doing little competitions at age 6 at a riding school in Bramfield, Suffolk called Valley farm.

“My biggest achievement to date has been working for a top showjumper in Germany called Max Kuhner for five months as an Au pair/Groom. Also, getting into the Suffolk Inter County Dressage Challenge.

“The events that are on my bucket list would be Olympia - I am determined to get there - and any international dressage competition.

“I currently train with Ben Wardle and Robyn Walker who have been amazing help through this process - they have really whipped us into shape - I can't thank them enough.

MIRIANOG ALICE (6-YEARS - OLD) Al has many talents - every time I give her a treat I tap my lips and she plants a sloppy kiss.

ROSIE STEVENS

FRAN SCHONUT

Photo: V.F.E Photography

“Being chosen to represent Suffolk in Inter County Dressage has been one of my biggest achievements to date. However there have been many more such as representing BRC in France and Ireland showjumping, it was great fun.

“The events on my competition bucket list include HOYS - I’m dreaming big! And with regards to future plans I’d like to do more dressage and carry on enjoying our showjumping and working hunter classes.

“If I could take a test on any horse, past or present, it would be a Jus De Pomme (showing my age and love of jumping).

VAN NEOLUX (15-YEARS - OLD) Alwyn has a pet chicken (Rita) that insists on sharing his breakfast and sitting on him.

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MEET THE TEAM: NOVICE “My biggest achievements would have to be qualifying for Badminton Grassroots twice over and qualifying for National Dressage Championships! Sadly I couldn't go to any as my mare has a habit of self harming!

“We did take the National Overall Individual Combined Training Champion as well as the Riding Club Team win a couple years ago - that was epic, a very emotional moment!

“My main dressage trainer is Elli Darling. She always inspires me, tells me how it is, teaches me many tricks and is a huge support and friend.

“My future plans are that Thomas will continue to go up through the ranks in both eventing and dressage.”

GARWAY HILL (5-YEARS - OLD) I fill a bucket to wash Tommy down but he will drink that, rather than the water in his stable.

CAROLINE STEWARD

KELSEY LOVE

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Photo: V.F.E Photography

“When I was 6 my grandparents bought my brother and I an 11.2hh pony called Bubbles, and it all started from there.

“Winning the Riding Club Summer and Winter Open National Dressage Championships, and competing at Elementary Regionals have been my biggest achievements to date so far. “However I would like to at some point get to a BD National Championships.

“Hard work and patience pays off in the end, and that couldn’t be truer with Rou my current horse!

Also if you think you can’t, you probably won’t - having a positive mental attitude is so important.

“If I could take a test on any horse it would be Chris Bartle’s Wily Trout.”

ROUVIN (8-YEARS - OLD) He has the ability to be very naughty and charming all at the same time!

“My sister and brother both ride so I started riding age 3.

“My biggest achievement to date has been my Pony Club B test, and the events are on my competition bucket list include Petplan and Regionals.

“The best advice I’ve been given is to always finish on a good note.

“If I could take a test on any horse, past or present, it would be on Bertie, my first pony.

“My competitions superstitions include to always have an even number of plaits - but mum has loads!

“I currently train with Tammy Ruffles, and I hope to qualify for Petplan this year and hopefully Regionals next year.”

CRACKER (14-YEARS - OLD) Cracker is moody for a gelding!

ABI JACOBS

GABY BOTFIELD

Photo: V.F.E Photography

“At the age of 5 I started riding. My sister’s pony, that was on loan, came home and mum started leading me round on him.

“Winning the Horse and Hound 3-day event at Keysoe on the 27th, 28th and 29th May has been my greatest achievement so far, although I’d love to qualify for the Mitsubishi Motors Cup at Badminton. I like to keep everything the same when out competing and my XC mascot that comes to competitions is my lucky charm.

“I’m currently training with Tammy Ruffles for dressage, and Sharon Hunt for showjumping and hope to progress above elementary dressage, and do more BE100’s and potentially a novice with Ruby.”

CASTLE HOUSE GEM (13-YEARS - OLD) She’s an angel - except when she spots a hot air balloon.

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MEET THE TEAM: ELEMENTARY

NEMESIS (17-YEARS - OLD) She gives no affection whatsoever! I’ve had her since she was 4 but doesn’t let me kiss her!

KATIE BROWN

JESSICA ZAMPI

Photo: White Cat Photography

“I started riding at around 6-years when grandparents rescued an unbroken 14.2hh for my sister and I. He certainly taught me how to fall off…and to get straight back on again, and again, and again!

“I achieved second place in the BRC Intermediate Championships in the Elementary in 2016 and being part of the winning combined training team at the BRC Festival of the Horse in 2015 was another great achievement. Although I have to say HOYS would be a dream!

“I train with Elli Darling – a truly inspirational trainer who has made me believe. I’m working on bringing my younger horse up through the ranks.”

Katie Brown was selected at Elementary level on the 4th June she represents Suffolk in the Inter County Challenge 2017.

Katie then got married on June 10th and is on honeymoon as we went to print, as soon as she gets home she will be training hard ready for the Inter County's.

Photo: V.F.E Photography

“Winning the Sheepgate Tack and Togs Novice Championship in May 2017 (and being selected to represent Suffolk of course!) have been my biggest achievements to date.

“I’ve just started doing Music Freestyle so I am aiming to qualify for the winter BD Regionals.

“I always seem to do better when I have my children Thomas and Molly with me. They must be my lucky charms!

“I train with Tammy Ruffles and Mette Assouline and plan to keep on training and hopefully move up to Medium next year. I use the mindset that if you make a mistake during your test, it doesn’t matter. It is only one movement. Stay focussed and carry on as if nothing has happened.”

LAURA SMITH

GOODIE TWO SHOES (9-YEARS - OLD) Goodie hates being on his own

RACHEL MORPHEY

Photo: V.F.E Photography

“I started riding when I was 9-years-old at Pakefield Riding School with Tessa Hardy, and now count my biggest achievement as coming fifth Petplans at Novice and fourth Regionals at Novice. I achieved 71% in my latest Elementary. I’d love to ride at the National Championships.

“I train with Tammy Ruffles who also trains my 9-year-old daughter Ruby Lou (who has been selected for the Quadrille). My future plans include to improve at Elementary (and perhaps do a Medium!), to successfully bring on my young horse and most of all not to let my trainer and my supporters down!

“Do I have any superstitions? Yes! I prefer an even competition number!”

MINI COOPER (16-YEARS - OLD) He has lots of quirks but we love him dearly - he really is my horse of a lifetime

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SEASONAL CARE

Summer

Allow constant access to a salt block to replace what is lost through sweating

Horse Care Tips

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e spend most of the year longing for the summer, but the long hot days also create a new set of health issues.

Common Ailments Sunburn – Horses are most susceptible in non-pigmented, pink-skinned areas of the body, such as the muzzle, around the eyes and the heel, which is an area often overlooked.

Sweet Itch – This is an allergic response to the saliva injected when midges, sand flies and other insects bite, causing horses to itch and then rub themselves which often leads to inflamed and broken skin.

Hoof Problems – Hooves are

more prone to cracking. Stones and hard ground can fracture pieces of the hoof and can also cause bruising. Check hooves daily, and by the farrier every six to eight weeks.

Cuts and Scrapes – Horses are turned out for longer periods, increasing the risk of fieldrelated injuries. All wounds require attention to promote healing and avoid infection.

Clean as soon as possible with a saline solution or a level teaspoon of salt per pint of previously boiled water.

Keeping Comfortable Shelter – Make sure your horse always has access to shelter, even if this is natural shelter in

the form of a hedge. Consider stabling your horse at the hottest time of the day.

Flies – Ensure your horse is protected from flies by using a suitable fly repellent and always remove dry sweat.

Water – Always make sure your horse has a clean supply of fresh water to avoid dehydration and to keep the body functioning at an optimum level.

Exercise – Try to exercise your horse at the coolest part of the day. Early morning is often the best option.

Salt - Allow constant access to a salt block to replace what is lost through sweating.

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SUMMER CARE

“We make up flavoured ice licks in plastic boxes with pureed fruit and veg, or water with herbs. We sometimes add pieces of fruit and veg too” - Vix Ford, RSPCA

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This is not only a wind shield, but it also reflects your body heat and spreads it evenly around the foot.

Your foot is effectively in a vacuum flask. You will never have cold feet even if it is -20° outside, and in summer when it is +30° or more, it keeps out the heat and you will not perspire.

That makes the Equitector system perfect for the UK climate - you will remain comfortable whatever the temperature. www.equitector.com

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Home comforts...

s horse owners we do tend to put our equines first! But when we are busy dashing around prepping for shows, sorting out show entries and cleaning our furry friends, we easily forget about our wellbeing. A horse and rider work as a team so it’s no good one being in tip top condition and the other an exhausted wreck!

The Ifor Williams Eventa has all the creature comforts of home, taking care of YOUR needs whilst travelling and staying away at shows.

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What can the Eventa offer?

The trailer has been designed with you and your horse in mind and offers the best possible levels of comfort and functionality.

A practical, bright and modern living area includes seating for three, and a dinette table folds down to create a sleeping area for two adults. There is a handy, compact kitchen which comes with a sink and optional gas hob

and grill so that you can rustle up something tasty in between classes. Need somewhere to keep your food fresh? No problem, there is the option for a 60 litre fridge with 5 litre freezer compartment.

There is plenty of storage for food, clothing and toiletries, keeping things organised and not leaving you in a panic sifting through bags of items last minute. A clear space equals a clear mind!

During the winter months you may find the gas powered hot water and heating a lifesaver! In the summer you will find the ventilation will keep you cool with the front and side windows. Additionally, the side split door allows the top section to be fully open yet keep the flies out, with the full sized fly screen which slides across the doorway.

Want to push the boat out?

Within the Eventa L you have the option of a manual or electric flush toilet which can

prove a godsend when the showground facilities are lacking, especially if you have children with you.

Want to relax and watch a film or keep up to date with your favourite soaps? Why not watch them on the TV with built in DVD player, also available on the Eventa Trailer.

The Eventa Trailer really is a home from home and keeps you relaxed when you need it the most.

Still unsure?

Why not hire our Gold Spec Eventa and see for yourself!

For more information on the Eventa or any other trailer within the Ifor Williams range please call us on 01473 657571 or visit www.agrocotrailers.co.uk

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Hot, hazy days of summer Salts and minerals play an important role within the body they help build strong bones, skin; they help the metabolic system process food into energy and they also play an important role in the nervous system and muscle function.

Horses on just a pure pasture diet over the summer months would benefit from adding salt or minerals to their feed. As grass contains higher levels of potassium than of sodium, so offering additional salts and minerals to their diet can level the balance of Potassium:Sodium. Excess potassium is excreted in the urine of a healthy horse. By adding salt to the diet it encourages drinking, which in turn encourages the urge and need to urinate and therefore the excretion of excess Potassium.

In the warmer months salts and minerals are also lost through sweating. As salt plays an important role in nerve and muscle function, for the active or competition horse it becomes even more relevant to supplement their diet. Salt works with the nervous system in the muscle as it stimulates muscle contraction, it also helps prevent the muscles from cramping. www.animal-health.co.uk

Product News...

Whilst many people will rejoice at the warmer weather, sadly in the equine industry this is actually causing more problems and creating the perfect breeding ground for harmful bacteria.

The team at Stable Shield has a ‘prevention rather than cure’ approach, focusing on reducing the initial spread of bacteria, and have developed Stable Shield Antibacterial Paint - a water-based non-toxic paint that can be applied to stables to create a fully disinfected yard. The paint prevents the growth of bacteria by up to 99.8% on all applied surfaces. This in turn creates a clean environment which is crucial to help horses with their respiratory system and overall wellbeing. www.stableshield.co.uk

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Top rider

Emily Lochore

Hot, hot, hot… has a busy season at her Burnham Market

Amigo 3-in-1 Vamoose Fly Rug Disc Closure System, £106 Featuring the latest hardwearing Vamoose technology with UV and waterproof protection, this brilliant breathable fly rug is superb in all weathers. The Horseware Disc Closure System makes changing rugs a single-handed snap! With a choice of oatmeal or black colours and a good range of sizes, this is an unbeatable choice.

eventing centre with her hugely popular residential camps. Supported throughout the Horseware Iceyear by Nags Essentials, she turns to East Vibe Boots, Anglia’s leading equestrian retailer for her £179.95 summer essentials to keep her horses cool when the temperature soars – With a neoprene outer, elasticated here are her inner pockets and secure velcro hot picks... fastenings these clever boots are

As the name suggests, this is a brilliant everyday fly rug that does exactly what it says! Water-resistant, lightweight and with UV protection a detachable hood, front leg arches, tail strap, classic front closures and cross surcingles, this a great go-to option.

Amigo Aussie All Rounder, £66

contoured to fit the lower part of either front or hind legs. Easy to use, first wrap the cold packs around the leg, then place the boots on top of them. Your horse will thank you for the cool relief.

Shop online at www.nagsessentials.com or in-store at Unit 19, Horsley Fields, King’s Lynn, Norfolk PE30 5DD

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RIDER PROFILE

Joey Ellis

Focus on...

How and when did you start riding?

I began riding at age three and started to show my ponies quite early on as my mum, Angela, regularly competed her Heavyweight Hunter.

I had four main ponies as a child and teeanger, and was lucky enough to win at Royal Windsor with one, and became Junior Side Saddle points Champion with another.

During your career has there been a particular horse that you consider to be your ‘horse of a lifetime’?

Yes my ex racehorse Blue Streak who I retrained myself. I rode him in The Ladies Diamond race at Ascot in 2001, we then sucessfully turned to showing and took the SEIB Champion in 2007, 2008 and 2009. The following year he was TARRA

Supreme Champion.

You are a promising racehorse trainer, but which top horse do you personally most admire and why?

I love Desert Orchid - I used to watch him as a child and was in his fan club. I nearly missed my class at Newbury Show once as I was queuing to meet him! I still have the polaroid I took on the day!

You are currently offering racehorse ownership?

We offer several different levels of syndicate opportunties starting at just £25; our packages offer all the thrills of racehorse ownership without the huge price tag. The team pride ourselves on our horse focused approach to training and making our owners, no matter how much of a share they own, part of the team.

I RUN GEORGIA HOUSE RACING AND CURRENTLY TRAIN NINE PROMISING YOUNG HORSES. I HAVE RIDDEN FOR MANY DIFFERENT TRAINERS AND ALSO RAN A REWARDING RACEHORSE REHOMING BUSINESS. IN 2007 I MADE A RETURN TO THE SHOWRING BEFORE BEGINNING MY JOURNEY AS A TRAINER WITH GEORGIA HOUSE RACING IN 2012.

Horse Profile Royal Caper

Stable name: Caper Colour: Bay Height: 16hh Breed: TB

Owner: Angela Ellis Sex: Gelding Age: 7 Sire: Royal Appluse Dam: Ukraine

Royal Caper was our first horse on the team and my first ever winner as a trainer. He can be a little vocal at times and loves a little buck and a squeal on the gallops. He is seven now so we plan to give him a few more runs, but as soon as he says its time we will retire him, though that is not the end of Caper’s career as I plan to take him on to the showring!

Three secrets that our readers should know about him: He doesn’t like squirrels! He loves people but not other horses. He’s a bit of a poser for the camera!

Georgia House Racing are giving away a six month syndicate share in one of their promising young horses for you to experience the thrill of owning a racehorse! Second Prize is a mini equine photoshoot with the very talented Rachel from Sweet-Images Photography and Third Prize is a custom made Headcollar and Leadrope set from Handwoven Browbands in any colour you like.

To find out more visit www.handwovenbrowbands.co.uk/blog

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Photos: www.sweet-imagesphotography.com

Age: 38 Location: Newmarket

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SUMMER FUN!

NEWMARKET RACECOURSES! PLENTY OF FUN GUARANTEED AT

NORFOLK POLO FESTIVAL...

The East Anglian Air Ambulance (EAAA) Norfolk Polo Festival will be returning for its seventh year at Langley Abbey on Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th July.

All proceeds from the VIP marquee and sponsorship will go toward EAAA. It will make a significant contribution towards raising the £11 million needed this year to continue the lifesaving service across the region. www.norfolkpolo.co.uk

Newmarket’s Family Fun Days and Summer Saturdays return to the Adnams July Course bringing with them fabulous racing and fantastic entertainment.

22nd July – Great British Summer: Enjoy music, giant deck chairs, donkey rides, Punch & Judy shows, traditional swingboats, face painting and a toy town carousel – plus, of course, racing!

29th July – Countryside Day: Enjoy racing alongside rural themed activities including a mini farm, petting zoo, ferret racing, a sheep dog, pony rides and face painting! www.newmarket racecourses.co.uk

PETERBOROUGH FESTIVAL OF HUNTING...

The 2017 Festival of Hunting takes place on Wednesday 19th July at the East of England Showground, Peterborough.

The day includes the 129th Peterborough Royal Foxhound Show, inter-hunt relays and new for 2017; the inclusion of the Heavy Horses to the showing section. As ever the festival will play host to a vibrant variety of showing classes and the InHand and Ridden Equine classes will return with qualifiers for HOYS.

SUFFOLK PUNCH HORSES...

The 37th annual celebration of Suffolk Punch Horses will be held on Sunday 17th September at the beautiful Marks Hall Estate, Nr Coggeshall, Essex.

Visitors will be able to watch Championship Showing classes as well as parades of Suffolk Punch horses, demonstrations of traditional drays, modern horse drawn vehicles and agricultural implements as well as being able to see the Suffolk Punch in ridden classes.

A variety of craft and trade stands, along with a food and drink area will complete the day and provide plenty to do for the whole family. Well behaved dogs on leads are welcome.

Entry: Adults £10. Children 6-16 £6, under 6-years-old free. Free parking. www.suffolkhorsesociety.org.uk

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Problems affecting t h e c t V W Wa HEALTH & WELFARE

aiting for the impending birth of a foal can be a nervous time but luckily in most cases it happens without any complications and results in a healthy foal up on its feet and suckling. There are a few conditions which can affect the mare post-foaling however which it is important to be aware of.

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Retained Placenta

Normally, shortly after the foal has been born the placenta (afterbirth) passes due to the attachments to the inside of the uterus breaking down combined with the uterus contracting.

Sometimes however, especially in heavy draught breeds such as Suffolks or following a difficult Ryder-Davies & foaling or premature birth the placenta remains attached and Partners may be seen hanging from the VETERINARY SURGEONS back end. This can lead to serious complications in mares such as www.ryder-daviesvets.co.uk toxaemia and laminitis and Tel: 01394 380083 should not be left. Action should by taken ideally within 3 hours and certainly within 6 hours after foaling. Whilst it may be possible to remove it by gentle traction, don't be tempted to pull too hard in case it tears, leaving part of it behind. In most cases repeated injections of oxytocin will cause the uterus to contract and expel the placenta. If this doesn't work it may be necessary to wash out the uterus with a large volume of water or even manually remove the placenta. It

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would be normal to treat the mare with antibiotics and antiendotoxaemia drugs to prevent problems arising.

and then stitched up again afterwards.

Colic

Is quite common for mares to show some signs of colic after Some tearing of the perineum is foaling. This can range from mild quite common, especially if the signs of discomfort through to mare has had her vulva partially more serious signs including stitched to help to get her in foal kicking out and rolling and is (known as a Caslicks operation). usually caused by contractions of The degree of damage can range the uterus especially if the from a small tear of a few placenta hasn't been passed. The centimetres to large lacerations colic signs will often pass up to the anus. As part of a without the need for any routine post foaling examination intervention but if necessary it is normal to check for tearing mild sedation will allow the mare and if found would be repaired. to recover.

This is normally possible to do this with local anaesthetic Poor Milk Production infiltrated in to the affected area Following birth it often looks like with or without the mare there isn't much milk being sedated. If the tearing is produced. However once the foal extensive however, repair may be starts to suckle, milk production delayed to allow for swelling to increases and sufficient is subside. Once a mare has been released. In some rare cases stitched she may need to be cut however, milk production open before she foals next time does not meet the needs of the

Perineal Tears

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the mare after foaling ligament then the mare can haemorrhage in to the abdominal cavity and death can occur rapidly. No blood will be seen externally as it is all contained within the mare.If the bleeding is contained in the broad ligament, and if the pain can be controlled and the bleeding stops, then there will be a successful outcome.

However, if the mare starts to haemorrhage internally, then unfortunately little can be done.

Uterine Prolapse

foal and supplementing with milk replacer may be necessary.

Drugs such as oxytocin or Domperidone may help to increase milk production but these are not always effective. If possible it can be useful to have some frozen mare’s milk or colostrum available to ensure that the foal gets a good start.

Bleeding Sometimes small bleeds can occur after foaling which are not significant. It is perfectly normal to see an amount of fresh blood especially associated with the placenta. Rarely however, bleeding can occur from the major blood vessels which supply the uterus and vagina which can be much more

serious. In these cases the blood is often contained within the broad ligament which supports the uterus and results in significant pain due to the pressure that this causes. These mares show signs of colic and will have an increased heart rate, respiration rate and pale membranes. If the bleeding is not confined to the broad

Rarely following birth, especially in older mares with weak muscles, there can be a full uterine prolapse. In these scenarios the uterus effectively follows the foal out and is left hanging from the birth canal like an inside out sack showing the inside lining of the uterus. This must obviously be treated as an emergency as if left it will swell and can become damaged. The weight of the prolapse can also cause bleeding as described above. It is possible to replace the prolapse with the mare standing and with the help of an epidural. It may be possible to breed from these mares in subsequent years.

Even though it is obviously important to be aware of the conditions described above, do not be alarmed as they are often rare. Breeding from your mare can still be an enjoyable and rewarding experience.

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HEALTH & WELFARE

NEW VIDEO SERIES: End of the Road

World Horse Welfare is urging everyone to sign a petition to the European Commission to impose a maximum journey limit of 9-12 hours for the 50,000 horses transported to slaughter across Europe every year.

To sign the petition please visit: http://bit.ly/2pWImPB

Getting Your Horse Back Into Work Petplan Equine, one of the UK’s leading horse insurance providers, has launched a video series featuring well known equestrian personality Lucinda Green with Equine Vet and Petplan Equine Ambassador Juliette Edmonds, focussing on ‘getting your horse back into work’.

At some point in most horse owners’ lives they will be faced with bringing a horse back into work. This Petplan Equine series of videos has been produced to help these owners to be confident they are approaching

this period correctly and are doing the best for their horse. www.petplanequine.co.uk/back-towork

on Spicy soluti for riders

It’s all too common to resort to pill popping to get you through a long hack, but new research has now highlighted there may be a spicy solution to pain relief.

A recent study compared the pain reliving properties of ginger, ibuprofen and a placebo in 67 adults. Amazingly the scientists discovered that ginger was just as effective as the commonly used drug.

So why not try drinking Natur Boutique’s Organic Ginger Tea, which is made solely from 100% pure organic ginger and is renowned for its sweet, non bitter, taste. www.natur boutique.co.uk

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MIRACLE PONY

One year after his rescue from Bodmin Moor when he was given just a 10% chance of survival, plucky pony Arthur is now enjoying a happy and healthy life at Redwings Horse Sanctuary.

Little 9hh Arthur, nicknamed “miracle pony” is one of seven ponies removed from Bodmin Moor in June 2016 that were found in an emaciated state. www.redwings.org.uk/donate.

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RIDER FITNESS FOCUS ON:

SHOULDERS

By Samantha Hardingham of Meta Fitness

he human mind is brilliant at manipulating it’s body so that it uses the strongest muscles to compensate for the weakest ones.

The shoulders are one of the best examples of this. Very few of us take our shoulders through the full range of motion on a daily basis and therefore if you ‘don’t use it you’ll lose it’ applies.

We would do plenty of warm up exercises to stretch out horses shoulders before going in the dressage arena or jumping so why not stretch out ours?

The horse has a direct line of contact with our shoulder through the rein and hand therefore feeling any tension within our shoulder structure.

Comparing our shoulders to other joints such as the knees and elbows which can only flex and extend, the shoulders need flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, internal and external rotation.

In order for us to be able have a complete range of movement we need adequate muscle strength to support the bone structure of the shoulder or we’ll fall foul of wear, tear and eventual injury.

Sitting for any length of time hunched over a desk, mucking out, or on a horse that pulls will shorten your pectoral muscles within the chest, overstretching the muscles in the shoulders causing soreness and imbalances.

Maintaining good posture practicing quality strength and mobility exercises will help you with the long term health of your shoulders and improve your riding!

Visit my Facebook page for my top shoulder exercises.

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NUTRITION

Nutrition-Related GROWTH PROBLEMS

By Jane Buchan of Baileys Horse Feeds

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here are many possible causes of Developmental Orthopaedic Disease (DOD) including genetics, conformation, trauma and nutrition. Research has shown that high protein diets are not directly related to DOD but suggests that high energy diets accompanied by insufficient minerals are the main cause of nutritionrelated DOD. Typically a diet of straight cereals or lush grass, fed without

POSSIBLE CAUSES OF DOD

a supplement or balancer designed to support the nutrient deficiencies within forage and/or cereals, stimulates the youngster to grow quickly yet doesn’t supply the building blocks that are required to develop the tissue correctly.

At Birth If a foal is born with problems or acquires them in the first few weeks after birth, it is a good indication that the mare didn’t pass minerals to the foetus during the pregnancy very

AGE WHEN DOD POSSIBLE NUTRITIONAL FIRST SEEN CAUSES

efficiently. This could be simply because the mare wasn’t receiving enough nutrients in her diet, emphasising the importance of correct nutrition from conception on, as soon as foetal development begins.

It may also indicate that the mare’s placenta was less than perfect due to infection or old age meaning that the transfer of nutrients across to the foetus was impaired. If the foal is unable to accumulate stores of minerals during the pregnancy

SOLUTION

PRODUCT TO USE FOR THE FOAL

then, once it is born and growing very rapidly, problems can occur. It is important to act quickly if this happens by providing a concentrated source of minerals, specifically formulated for suckling foals, to counteract the shortfalls.

Suckling Foals Once the foal is over 3-4 months of age, growth problems are more likely to be due to the mare being a very good milker or the foal may have an above average growth rate. Milk is full of energy but can be short of minerals which stimulate the foal to grow rapidly but does not provide sufficient minerals for correct tissue development.

If the mare is producing lots of milk it may be necessary, under the guidance of your vet, to wean the foal early. This is only usually necessary in extreme cases but it does allow you to completely control the foal’s diet.

Again it will be beneficial to supplement the mare’s milk with a concentrated source of minerals, as a drench or supplement, or introduce a specially formulated feed balancer which has a low energy content but a concentrated level of minerals. The foal can be introduced to a concentrate feed at 3 months of age and this has been shown to help stabilise growth rates, lower the risk of growth spurts and also allows for a gradual transition onto a concentrate feed before the stresses of weaning.

Weanlings Growth rates slow with increasing age, so fewer

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3 Nutrients Required For Growth

By Lizzie Drury MSc Registered Nutritionist, Saracen Horse Feeds nutrients are required to support tissue growth however the youngster still requires a balanced diet to maintain the growth and development which is still going on. If DOD occurs after weaning then it is probable that the weanling’s diet is too high in energy and/or has an inadequate mineral content.

This could be due to lush pasture without an additional supplement or over or under feeding a stud diet. A stud balancer is again recommended here or, where feeding a group is impractical, a specially formulated paddock lick is ideal for providing supporting levels of minerals but no additional calories.

Monitor Growth Many growth-related problems can be prevented by monitoring a foal’s growth rate through regular weightaping and plotting bodyweight on a chart.

This can help to highlight any deviation from the accepted growth rate according to estimated mature bodyweight.

This then allows for adjustments to the foal’s diet to be made as early as possible to help correct the trend and avoid problems. www.baileyshorsefeeds.co.uk

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hatever you are breeding, the aim is to produce a healthy foal that will grow well and is able to carry out the work required of it in adult life. The development of the foal begins at conception and so the diet needs to right from this point onwards.

Trace Minerals Trace elements play an important role in skeletal development in young and growing horses.

Deficiencies of these minerals in the broodmares diet may lead to an increased incidence of physitis and certain forms of orthopaedic disease. Research from New Zealand has provided important answers as to when copper supplementation is most important in a broodmare’s and foal’s ration. Providing pregnant mares with adequate copper supplementation during late pregnancy (at least the last three months) will significantly reduce the incidence of physitis and cartilage lesions in their foals at 150 days of age. The research showed that if the mares did not receive copper, their foals developed DOD regardless of whether the foal received copper supplementation or not. Ensuring that the brood mare is fed adequate amounts of a well formulated stud diet e.g. Saracen Stud Mix or Cubes or a feed balancer e.g. Saracen Stamm 30 if she is a gooddoer will ensure that she receives adequate levels of vitamins and minerals.

Milk The mare can produce up to 5% of her bodyweight of milk a day (up to 5 gallons). For

the first week of lactation the foal may suckle up to 100 times a day and will consume approximately 20-25% of its bodyweight of milk per day. Suckling is very important to ensure that the foal remains hydrated and to ensure that gastric ulceration does not occur as the presence of milk in the foal’s stomach protects the stomach lining from acidic digestive secretions.

Ulceration is a frequent problem with poorly foals that are too weak to suckle, but a healthy foal is just as much at risk if he is unable to suckle at regular intervals

Energy and Protein It is quite common for foals as early as a few weeks to start nibbling the grass and the mare’s concentrate feed and this is a good time to start introducing a creep feed such as Saracen Foal Starter. This is quite safe and will help to minimise any dips in growth during weaning as well as helping to prepare the foal’s digestive system for the change in diet!

Foals benefit from feeds that are low in energy but nutrient dense with respect to the quality protein that they contain and the levels of trace elements. Good quality protein will provide essential amino acids, Lysine, and Methionine to help support optimum growth and development.

Such feeds include Saracen Stamm 30 or Level Grow Mix and Cubes.

If you are unsure about any aspect of feeding your youngster remember that there are plenty of feed helplines who can advise you upon the best diet for your youngster depending on individual circumstances. www.saracenhorsefeeds.com

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NUTRITION Limited Grass in the Field?

Horse owners can leave hay loose in the fields, but this can quickly lead to an untidy mess.

Help is on hand thanks to the Small Bale Net from Trickle Net which provides a simple solution.

A full small bale of hay can snuggly fit inside one of the nets making it quick and easy to supply your horses with enough hay to last for days.

The Trickle Net Small Bale Net comes with a fixing kit to secure the open end closed, and a length of strong rope should you wish to hang it up on a fence or between trees.

Trickle Net Small Bale Net - £59.95. www.tricklenet.co.uk

Product News...

RRP: £12.35 - £13.30.

Fibre-Beet is a formulated blend containing all the benefits of the original Speedi-Beet product, with added high quality alfalfa for optimum condition and to provide quality protein for muscle tone and function, making it ideal to feed to growing youngsters. www.britishhorsefeeds.com TopChop Alfalfa is a pure and natural fibre product which has been developed to offer horse owners a molasses-free, user-friendly chop that can be fed with other TopSpec products, providing a complete feed for all horses and ponies.

It is made from alfalfa and also has a light dressing of soya oil and real mint. It is ideal for horses and ponies needing to gain weight and for all breeding stock because of its good quality protein, low starch levels and high levels of bio-available calcium. www.topspec.com

Natural Choice Alfalfa is a natural fibre blend of alfalfa, timothy grass and oat straw with a light coating of linseed oil, blended with cinnamon and a mix of real herbs, all know for their natural antioxidant properties.

This is the perfect product for horses that require a slower release energy from their fibre. With added alfalfa and linseed oil to promote condition and coat shine it is suitable for horses and ponies in work and those that need that little extra in their diet. www.honeychop.com

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Likit Products is once again running its hugely popular social media campaign to find the next batch of brand ambassadors to join #teamlikit.

Open to horse and pony owners of all ages and abilities from around the globe, the five successful candidates will each receive a year’s supply of Likit Products, as well as their own blog on the company’s website. Winners also receive a £100 training bursary and branded kit for themselves and their horse.

In all, there will be five lucky winners: one will be selected by the Likit team, with their favourite videos going through to public vote on social media. The competition will be launched in mid-July so keep an eye on the Likit social media pages or sign up for their newsletter for updates. www.likit.co.uk/teamlikit

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NUTRITION

SUPPLEMENTING

GRAZING

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s the summer continues, the weather becomes drier and the nutritional value of the grass drops during the months between the two main growing periods of spring and early autumn. There is also much less nutritional value in the grass throughout the dormant winter season when it is very slow growing.

So although you may have grazing in your paddock, you need to be aware that the nutritional content will not be consistent throughout the year.

Most horse owners are aware of the first flush of spring grass being very rich due to the high levels of soluble sugars and nonstructural carbohydrates (NSCs) and so not good for horses and ponies prone to laminitis (and this can also happen in early autumn, too), but you need to remember that the value of your grazing will not be as nutritionally high during the dry, mid-summer and, of course, the

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winter, so grazing may need to be supplemented with good quality forage.

70-100% of your horse or pony’s diet should be provided by forage. Fibre in the horse’s diet is extremely important.

Horses have evolved to utilise a high fibre diet, using bacterial fermentation in a highly developed large intestine. A good quality, high fibre can help maintain a healthy digestive system.

Ideally you should choose a high quality, branded forage, such as HorseHage, that is dust-free, consistent and has BETA NOPS FEMAS certification to ensure that it has been manufactured to the highest standards. Forage

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should never be dusty or have any signs of mould on it. It should have a sweet, pleasant smell and be a nice, green colour.

When HorseHage is fed as the main forage source it can enable you to reduce your horse’s hard feed by up to a third. It contains no chemical additives, mould inhibitors, flavourings, molasses or inoculants and due to its fermentation process, the sugar in HorseHage is considerably lower than in other forages. It is more digestible than other forages too and allows more efficient utilisation of the available nutrients and retains much of the value of fresh grass. www.horsehage.co.uk

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The combination of alfalfa and unmolassed sugar beet pulp in Dengie Alfa-Beet provides slow release energy in the form of highly digestible fibre, it’s also ideal for helping to keep the competition horse hydrated.

RRP: £11.99 20kg www.dengie.com

TopSpec Healthy Hoof is designed to be added to any horse feed to greatly improve hoof quality.

It not only includes optimum levels of all the micronutrients that promote hoof quality but also a broad range of micronutrients that improve the efficiency of the hoof supplement whilst also supporting light work.

Healthy Hoof also produces a shiny coat and supple skin.

RRP: £20.25 www.topspec.com

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Hannah and Stanley Fulfil Their Promise Young dressage rider, Hannah Bown, felt on top of the world after she and her horse, Sandro’s Storm, won the Novice Restricted title at the British Winter Dressage Championships at Hartpury College, Gloucestershire last April.

Hannah (24) and the 7-year-old gelding by Sandro’s Dancer won the Blue Chip Novice Restricted Championship with a fantastic score of 71.09%.

After their success at Hartpury, Hannah promised her Mum, Sally, that she would compete at medium level by the end of the year. Being a perfectionist means that moving up the levels requires stepping out of her comfort zone, which Hannah isn’t keen on.

Sadly, just two weeks’ later, Sally died unexpectedly after a sudden cardiac arrest during a family outing – she was just 53.

Hannah said: “On 1st May 2016,

Heather and Dougie

our family were enjoying our annual bluebell picnic. The sun was shining and we were all having a lovely day. Mum was seemingly happy, healthy and normal but when walking home she announced that she had no feeling in her arm and then collapsed from a sudden cardiac arrest.

“It was only a couple of weeks after we won at the Winter Championships, so it really was a case of the highest of the highs to the lowest of the lows.

Mum was my biggest support and came to all of my competitions – so I felt I owed it to her to stick to our goal and compete at medium level before the end of the year.”

Hannah and Stanley, as he’s known at home, certainly fulfilled their promise in December when they were the top combination overall at their medium debut qualifier at Merrist Wood, Surrey. They also

topped the bronze non-qualifier competition.

Winning the class with a great score of 69.03% - when neither Hannah or Stanley had previously competed at this level – is an achievement her Mum would be proud of.

Said Hannah: “Stanley has been my rock and my reason to get up each day. He’s kept me going when I’ve felt at my lowest. He’s amazing and knows exactly how I’m feeling. He tried his very best for me at Merrist Wood and was smiling all the way round!”

Stanley is fed on Fibre-Beet, which Hannah says helps keep him in tip-top condition for the dressage arena.

“When we first got Stanley, he was a weedy, black pony. Fuelled

by Fibre-Beet, every week he’s getting stronger, more confident and improving his way of going. We’re looking forward to achieving great things in the future. I’m sure my Mum is looking down on us and smiling.” www.britishhorsefeeds.com

Change of pace for Dougie

Despite his 29-years of age, former top event horse Dougie was still stressing as if he was heading to Badminton Horse Trials.

Owned by Heather James, Dougie would often weave at meal times and was generally a ‘stressy’ horse that she found difficult to keep weight on.

Said Heather: “Since feeding TopSpec UlsaKind Cubes they have definitely helped to improve and maintain Dougie’s condition.

“He used to weave at meal times but since feeding him the cubes over the last 12 months that has gone completely. As he is 29 he gets his feed like a porridge which he really enjoys and he has now filled out and rounded off a lot more and is so much more settled.” www.topspec.com

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EQUESTRIAN HOMES

INTERIORS:

Choosing the

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his is a superb equestrian property set away from neighbours in around 10 acres (stms) with excellent facilities,” explained Emily Cooper-Reade from equestrian property experts, ECR Properties.

“Upper Paddocks has spacious and flexible accommodation with a modern kitchen, 25' sitting room, en-suite master bedroom with balcony and has fifth bedroom/dressing room.

“The equestrian facilities are well laid out with two stable blocks. The main yard has 6 loose boxes, grooming box, tack room, feed room, rug room, tool store and open fronted hay store. There is a separate single timber loose box and a further stable block with three large loose boxes.

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Great Witchingham, Norfolk Guide Price: £875,000

“There is a 60m x 22m sand and rubber manege, former lunge ring and paddocks.

The property is adjacent to Blackwater Farm cross country course where they hold regular equestrian events.”

Upper Paddocks is located off the A1067 at the end of a long driveway where there is good road access. This property is subject to an equestrian occupancy condition. www.ecrproperties.com

rom kitchens to dining rooms, lounges to utility rooms, flooring is an integral part of any country home and should not be underestimated as an insignificant part of your décor.

With so many options available it can be a minefield picking the right one, the look and feel of the room is an obvious factor but there are also practical issues which should not be overlooked.

There are a few main points to consider in order to increase your long term satisfaction and reduce the risk of problems later on. Durability, ease and frequency of cleaning, size of room and life expectancy of the floor are all essential in your choice of tile, as well as the colour scheme and feel of the room you are looking to achieve.

The kitchen is arguably the most integral room in a country property. It tends to be the heart of a family home or the place where you connect with family and friends and therefore great care should be taken when choosing your interior; flooring is no exception.

In keeping with that country kitchen feel, natural stone and traditional tiles seem the obvious choice here due to their durability and robust nature, and once properly sealed and treated are low maintenance - a clear obvious benefit for a room with much traffic and potential for muddy footprints and spillages. Limestone, travertine, marble, slate and granite all fall into this natural stone category and bring their own earthy qualities and warmth to a room, each with individual patterns and grains.

Reclaimed bricks and terracotta pammets are great to bring a more rustic feel to your home, and fall within keeping of period properties. These are proving more and

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By Ryan Paine, Managing Director of Avoda Stein - tile and interior specialists

right flooring for your country property more popular as an ethical, environmentally aware choice, especially when sourced from local salvage yards. We think they look fantastic laid in a herringbone arrangement for a real feature.

The warm tones and character of wood are also a natural fit with a country interior, this brings us to another popular choice, and a relative newcomer to the tile family, the wood effect plank tile. These porcelain tiles come in a range of sizes and colours/grains and look almost identical to the real thing.

These are becoming more and more common, due to their hardwearing nature.

They are far more durable than actual floorboards so resist scratches and stains, and with no treatments required are a great fuss free alternative. Imitation of most types of wood can be found and with multi tone, and single tone options available you really can find a tile to suit any interior.

Both these tiles are compatible with underfloor heating and robust enough to

withstand the daily churn of traffic through a busy home and the wear and tear of family life. www.avodastein.co.uk

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Considerations when choosing your tile: • Texture – is the floor likely to become wet? A textured tile will produce a nonslip finish on surfaces which may be prone to moisture.

• Always choose a rectified tile where possible. Although slightly more expensive this means each tile will measure up exactly and ensure perfect clean lines throughout your floor.

• Do not forget to consider the tile arrangement. A very ordinary tile can be made to look outstanding when laid in a well thought out way, for example a plain white tile can become very interesting to look at when tiled in a herringbone weave.

• Create the impression of space with clever tile selection.

Plank tiles laid in the correct way can add length or width to a room while a large square tile can give the impression of space and make a room feel grand. Any tile fitter worth his

salt should be able to advise on the best installation for the room size.

• Larger tiles will also mean less grout lines, which also means less discolouration, particularly relevant on a kitchen or bathroom floor. Avoid a light grout in flooring where possible to avoid staining from spillages, etc.

• Don’t scrimp on the tiles! As with everything, you get what you pay for in the tile world. A more expensive tile will last longer and be less prone to chipping or cracking.

• When ordering your tiles, allow for around ten percent more than the surface area of the floor to allow for wastage, more if you are using larger tiles. Again your tile fitter should be able to advise on this.

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BUYERS GUIDE

The Adelinda Dressage Saddle from Black Country Saddles is styled throughout in Italian calf leather. Available in the full range of Black Country Saddle trees to suit all types of horses. Sizes 16in to 19in, in Black, Brown and Oxblood. www.blackcountrysaddles.com

Ariat are not just for the riding, country sports and the great outdoors they also have an extensive range of lifestyle inspired footwear and this season sees the addition of two beautiful new styles.

The Ariat Henley (RRP £109.99) and Ariat Vale (RRP £99.99) www.ariat.com

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The Ashford Ladies Waterproof Jacket has curved seam lines and an adjustable hood. Sizes: 8–20. Colour: Black.

SRP: £125. www.toggi.com

The Rainline boots combine Grub’s unique Superdri technology in a lightweight rubber shell. RRP: £60. www.grubs warehouse.com

Add some superior sparkle to your horse’s bridle with an SR Diamante Browband, which is encrusted in diamante crystals, which are glued and stitched to ensure they stay in place. RRP from: £90. www.katenegus.com

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This Base Layer top is in a soft, Rose Pink and stylish Metal Grey. Matching leggings also available.

RRP: £40. www.aztec diamond equestrian.com

The Exclusive All Round Cherry Roller Necklace is available for £985 and the Exclusive All Round Cherry Roller Bracelet is available for £495. www.hihosilver.co.uk

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RRP: £49.95 Colour: White/Navy.

Sizes: S-XL

The Timothy Foxx Heidi Skirt follows a figure hugging pencil skirt silhouette. RRP: £115.

Sizes: 8–16. www.timothyfoxx.co.uk

The Equetech Symmetry Breeches boast integral Lycra leg panels to hem and a reinforced seat seam. RRP: £97.95.

Colour: Navy, Coco, Beige and White. Sizes: 24-34.

The Equetech Libertina Shirt is a sporty stretch competition shirt with a cool mesh panel across the back for added airflow.

RRP: £39.50. Colour: White. Sizes: 8–18.

Equetech Wainscot Competition Shirt for men features a cotton button down collar, contrast Marl Grey sleeves and Navy back panel. www.equetech.com

The Sylvia Kerr Chelsea Stirrup Bracelet embodies a youthful, feminine feel in its design. RRP: £137. www.sylviakerr jewellery.com This Foxtail Charm Bead Bracelet is handmade in sterling silver. Roller charm beads can be added. RRP: £65. www.hihosilver.co.uk

The Popper Shirt is made from stretch cotton and having a short sleeve makes this shirt light and practical, perfect for the warmer weather.

RRP: £29.90 www.equitheme.com

New Pina Festival Bag combines tan leather with a neon contrast panel and tassels. RRP: £145. www.annabelbrocks.com

The Valverde Jodhpur Boots are styled in a classic Chelsea boot design. RRP: £165. www.thespanish bootcompany.co.uk

Sporting Hares’ new wooden Fenston sungalsses. RRP: £70. www.sportinghares.com

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SPECIAL FEATURE eventually have an impact on your grades.

Equestrian courses may not only include lectures or seminars, but may also have hands-on sessions such as riding lessons and yard duties. Different courses will offer different proportions of theoretical and practical teaching, and you should aim to choose a course that teaches you in the way that you find most helpful.

It is also important to research how you will be assessed. Some people are more comfortable and perform better in certain types of assessment (coursework vs exams, practical will actually help you get the job assessments vs theory for you want in the future. example) and if possible you Just like some people learn in should choose a course that different ways, some courses assesses you in the way that you teach in different ways. It is are most comfortable with. important to research how you And of course there are not just will be taught as it has a huge college options to consider, impact on your day-to-day places such as The National Stud college or university life and may offer apprenticeships as well as

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ollege life can be brilliant fun and a great way of developing your skills. Choosing a college can be really difficult, but before you start thinking about which college or university you would like to go to it’s essential to choose a course

you’re interested in.

If you’re not interested in what you’re doing it will be incredibly hard to motivate yourself. But if you choose something you care about, you will naturally try hard, and you may find it more enjoyable. You must also consider whether your course

CASE STUDY: Kelbie McDonald British Grooms Association member Kelbie McDonald spent two years studying a Level 3 Diploma in Horse Management at Myerscough College before completing a two year Equine Science and Management Degree at Hartpury College.

We interviewed her to find out what college life is really like.

What were your expectations and how did they compare to the reality of your time at college?

I didn’t really know what to expect when I first started at college. I expected to be around the horses a lot and to learn more stuff than I had learnt through working at a riding school whilst I was finishing high school. In reality, college was the best time I’ve had in my life. I made lifelong friends who will stay with me forever, learnt so much more than I thought I would and it prepared me for life in Higher Education at university.

What was your daily routine?

We had a set timetable for each semester so over my two years the timetable constantly changed but a daily routine would consist of

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one day a week being on the yards in the morning and afternoon looking after your assigned yard horses. They needed mucking out, grooming and feeding and their tack cleaned at the end of every day. After yards, we would move onto either the timetabled module lessons or have a riding lesson on the flat or jumping. We would ride at least once every day. We also got put into different groups and did alternate weeks to complete weekend yard duty.

What was your favourite part of college?

Making friends with everyone and becoming a close-knit family and developing special relationships with a handful of the horses who still remain my favourites now.

What was your least favourite part of college?

When we got lots of work due in for the same day. It would involve lots of work at home and spending lots of free time in the library but it was worth it in the end when I got my results back.

What was the work like?

In the first year, I thought the work was challenging but not

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Photo: Su Burrows

Charlotte Dujardin CBE becomes BGA Patron

full time college courses, which make an alternative to the bigger colleges. An apprenticeship allows you to train on the job, whilst being paid and so would be great for someone who wanted to earn whilst they learn and who perhaps isn’t so great in exams.

There are many training providers around, such as Haddon Training, so it is always worth doing your research.

Another important factor to consider is the distance the

college or university is from home. Some people prefer to study at a college or university that allows them to stay at home. Others may prefer to move away from home, but stay within a distance that allows them to visit home frequently.

This is something only you can decide, but needs to be a consideration when looking where to study.

If you are thinking of going to college visit britishgrooms.org. uk/wheretotrain

The British Grooms Association has announced that Charlotte Dujardin CBE has become the inaugural Patron as the association celebrates its 10th Birthday.

Charlotte, who has won six Gold Olympic Medals and holds all three world records in dressage, became a household name after Carl Hester spotted her talents and offered her a job as a groom on his yard.

“I started my career with horses as a groom and I think that the dedication, work ethic and skills required in order to be successful in the role mean that grooms should continue to be recognised as the skilled professionals they are,” explained Charlotte.

difficult. I had modules I preferred over others so I would enjoy those more. We had an equal spilt of practical work and classroom work which I enjoyed. The second year was harder but still as enjoyable. I still have some of my work from college as I find it useful to keep as knowledge for when I go to work in the industry.

Did anything surprise you?

What surprised me was how close we got with the lecturers and yard staff over the two years. I came from school where I’d been talked ‘at’ for years by teachers but once I came to college I found that we worked with the lecturers rather than sit and be talked at for hours. They were so helpful was learning when it came to helping with assignments and work. about

Did you feel that your time at college was valuable in preparing you for work in the equestrian field?

“I I definitely feel my time at college has helped me learn a lot more about horses than I started out with.

I came from a small riding school and had learnt bits something I’m Did you have a different experience to any of your and pieces from helping the Pony Club so when I friends who may have been doing non-equine passionate went to college I learnt more about the horse such as courses? biology, nutrition, how to prep a horse for A lot of my school friends attended mainstream about...” competition, how to correctly care for the horses, colleges to learn stuff like English, arts, sports etc. so how to ride properly, etc. It gave me the solid base to when I left to do an equine course, I definitely got a work from to then go out into the industry but I chose to further my different experience to them as I enjoyed what I was doing and was knowledge more and went on to university. learning about something I’m passionate about.

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TUTORIAL

WALKING TALL: SIMON REYNOLDS

Improving the Pace

A RECENT WINNER AT THE ROYAL WINDSOR HORSE SHOW, COURTESY OF HIS SPONSOR BRITISH HORSE FEEDS, LEADING SHOWMAN SIMON REYNOLDS PROVIDES ADVICE ON HOW TO IMPROVE THE WALK

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he walk is the first impression for the Judges when entering the show ring, yet quite often riders forget to practice the walk when riding on a day to day basis.

Because it’s so important, the walk should be practiced before and after faster work or a schooling session, not only for warming up and cooling down, but to perfect the gait itself.

Practice makes perfect. If you can perfect the walk at home, it should follow at a competition as it becomes habit for the horse. The best time to practice the walk is out hacking. I like the horses to naturally step out and stretch for the contact without the pressures of the manege.

When the horse relaxes through the neck and shoulders and stretches through the back, it’s good to give them an encouraging and rewarding pat.

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Exercises in the school with poles can also help the horse and encourage him to take bigger strides and reach.

To develop and improve the walking technique, firstly, ride a circle of about 20m, but slowly reduce the size of the circle down to 8-10m. You will manage this from the strength in your outside leg, encouraging the quarters to follow the shoulders, together with an inside rein to guide the front of the horse round.

Next, encourage the horse back out into larger 20m circles again.

To do this successfully, use your inside rein across the withers with an open outside rein, keeping your inside leg on the horse to push the quarters out.

A useful tip at this point is to make sure you can see the horse’s inside eye. This shows he is not falling out through the shoulder and encourages the

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horse to push through from the inside hind leg.

Once you are comfortable at this level, practise going around the outside track, riding each corner as an individual circle. As you exit each corner, give with your hand slightly. This will create impulsion behind, encouraging the horse to push through from the shoulder and take a bigger walk step. In turn, this will open up the stride and improve your horse’s strength in the walk.

As the horse gains more confidence, the poles can gradually be spaced out a little wider. The rider should always have the leg on, pushing the horse into the gait. Quite often, as the walk is the slowest pace, people ride it negatively, which can cause the horse to be behind the bridle. For the purposes of showing, what we really want is the horse to move forwards into the contact, using the hind

quarters and showing long, sweeping strides in front.

Often horses and riders can be tense on entering the ring. You often see riders fiddling with the reins, restricting the walk and sometimes just trying too hard.

It's best to leave the horse alone and let them onto a slightly longer, looser rein and let them poke their nose. You want the walk to be purposeful, active and free of tension. The tail should be swinging and relaxed and the horse ideally should

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Let the walk stay relaxed

overtrack equally behind.

I often find the best walk is achieved when the rider can relax and allow the horse to move out naturally without restrictions. A looser rein and a positive leg aid will allow the horse to achieve a true free walk.

If your horse feels tense, drop the hand a little and give them a reassuring pat.

If horses aren’t sufficiently warmed up, or have been stood around, they will typically show short strides. Mostly, horses will benefit from a trot and a canter just before going in the ring to warm up the muscles and help relax the horse. I often find

opening a horse up before a class can really help the horse take a bigger stride.

If you think about creating those all-important first and last impressions, the walk is the Judge’s first impression as you enter the ring, and the final impression as you exit the ring, so will play an important part in the Judges’ overall decisions. But if you’ve done your homework, you and your horse will both feel confident as you stride in and out of the showring with your best foot forward!

All the horses at Team Reynolds are fed on Fibre-Beet to help maintain good condition throughout while training and during the busy showing season. A Super Fibre conditioning feed, Fibre-Beet is a formulated blend containing all the benefits of the original Speedi-Beet product, with added high quality Alfalfa for optimum condition and to provide quality protein for muscle tone and function.

Keep up to date with Team Reynolds Showing throughout the season or find out more about Fibre-Beet at www.britishhorsefeeds.com

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TUTORIAL

Ride like...

TOP TIPS FOR RIDING A BONNIE FISHBURN

WHILST FENCES ARE THE OBVIOUS OBSTACLE IN CROSS-COUNTRY RIDING, IT IS VERY MUCH AN ALLROUND ENDURANCE TEST TOO. IN THIS MONTH’S RIDE LIKE FEATURE BONNIE FISHBURN OFFERS SOME TIPS TO HELP IN YOUR Think about your warm up PREPARATION FOR RIDING A CROSSand if possible, walk it on your COUNTRY COURSE. own, or with your trainer, or with

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hilst you get the chance to see the fences in advance and plot your route, don’t forget your horse will be new to it all. To give you the greatest opportunity of going clear, think through the points mentioned below.

Try and walk the course on two different occasions, and if possible, watch a few riders tackling it. Don’t be afraid to jot down some notes as you walk

someone else you respect, so you can perfectly concentrate on it.

When you walk the course, be alert for anything that might spook your horse. Remember you could be riding it in different weather, so for example things that blow in the breeze could startle your horse. Hopefully you will have prepared for this eventuality already by having practised on fences where you have specifically set up spooky

A forward cut saddle provides support

Staying in rhythm and balance

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Keep focused and look ahead

objects nearby.

The sun and time of day can make a course feel very different too. You need to consider where the sun will cast shadows at the time you are competing. In spring and autumn, low sun can also affect both your own and your horse’s vision.

You should also be aware of those things you know are likely to distract your horse and Training up and down steps is key

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potentially take his attention away from the fence. In this case, you may decide to ride a fence slightly off centre, if the distraction is to one side.

When walking the course, look behind you as well as in front, to help you judge whether you have chosen the most economical route to a fence.

However, you should always have an alternative plan, in case

something happens at the last minute that means you need to change your route.

It is useful to watch how top riders approach fences as this will help you improve your technique.

It’s also a really good idea to hire some local courses so you can practise jumping direct and alternative routes before an event.

There really is no substitute for practising good lines on your horse. You should set out a course on a flat area, and include a combination of poles in straight lines, circles and on bends.

If you concentrate on this, you will focus on riding the best line to each pole, rather than worrying about tackling the actual fences.

You should also incorporate hillwork into your training, to

build muscle, stamina and strength. You should get your horse used to tackling fences on the brow of a hill; these are very different as your horse won’t see them until the last minute, so you need to ride a little steadier into the fence, giving your horse extra time to take in what he’s being asked to do.

A final tip concerns the weather.

With heavy rain, the course is likely to ride deeper as the day goes on. Conversely, a hot, dry spell may make the ground hard and slippery.

Deep, wet ground is obviously more tiring for your horse so when you walk the course, you should look out for areas that will get more churned up, and see if you can take a different line to those fences to avoid the difficult ground.

On dry, slippery ground you will need to ride cautiously, especially on downhill sections.

Water forms a part of many cross country courses

Equerry Conditioning Mash is a quick-soaking mash for horses that need to gain weight and condition. It is a ‘Non-Heating’ formula with low levels of starch and has a good level of protein for muscle development and topline.

Highly-digestible fibre sources include sugar beet; while oil and linseed promote condition and a shiny coat. A high level of yeast promotes a healthy digestive system, with added vitamins and minerals including magnesium.

Telephone the Equerry Helpline on 01845 565640 or visit www.equerryhorsefeeds.com

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TUTORIAL

DEVELOPING LARA DYSON

A WALK

HOLDER OF TEN BRITISH DRESSAGE REGIONAL TITLES AND TWO NATIONAL TITLES, LARA DYSON RECENTLY GOT HER SECOND CALL UP FOR GREAT BRITAIN AT KEYSOE WITH HER STALLION CYDEN BODYGUARD MOORLAND, AND SECURED FOUR TOP FIVE PLACINGS AT THE WINTER DRESSAGE CHAMPIONSHIPS. HERE LARA EXPLAINS THE IMPORTANCE OF DEVELOPING A WALK.

Achieving the right contact is vital to a good walk

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hen thinking about dressage, the walk is often a gait that is over-looked. Even for leisure riders the walk is just seen as a five minute warm-up before moving on to trot.

The walk is a symmetrical gait where the horse’s feet follow one another, with regular steps of even length. A horse with a good natural walk will give the impression of moving forward with purpose.

To achieve a fluid flowing walk the horse must be relaxed, with most problems within the walk occurring from tension, resulting in a short and choppy stride, as the horse tries to rush it’s steps.

Lara Dyson understands the importance of spending time on the walk during training: “Horses walk naturally in a field with ease, it’s only when you put a rider on that the natural walk is interfered with.

“To enable the horse to develop the walk, the rider needs to learn first of all how to slow the horse down, and encourage the horse to march forward freely.

“Initially the horse needs to lengthen his neck into a light contact to be able to move forward correctly. As the walk is a four beat gait, the horse needs to use his neck for balance. If the neck is tense, the movement will be restricted, affecting the quality of the walk.”

“This is where soft, giving hands that move forward and back with the motion of the horse are so important for freedom of movement.

“As the horse walks forward there should be maximum overtrack, where the horse’s hind

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foot steps well ahead of where his front foot landed and this can only be achieved when the horse lengthens his neck.

“Unlike the trot which can be developed, the walk needs to naturally be correct to make a top dressage prospect as it doesn’t really change much from how it was naturally intended to be.

“For a short striding horse, using ground poles will encourage the horse to extend its stride.”

When schooling, Lara uses the corners of her arena to allow the horse to walk unrestricted.

“I like to ride rectangles with 90 degree turns on the hind legs in each corner as this allows the rider to put a bit of pressure on around the turns and then let the horse just walk out of the sides in a relaxed way.” said Lara.

“Achieving the right contact is vital to a good walk. If the contact is too strong the horse will be restricted from reaching and lengthening his neck sufficiently, but if the horse feels no contact he will feel the need to stretch down too far in an effort to try and find the contact.

“Hacking is a great way to improve the walk if your horse is lazy. Out in the open space most horses are naturally more forward going, unless they are fearful of their surroundings and become spooky, which will have a negative effect on the walk, leading to the horse becoming tense.

“Any horse that is relaxed while out hacking will be better able to cope with the atmosphere at a competition.”

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The herbs included are a carefully formulated combination of camomile, lemon balm and mint.

Mollichaff Calmer Complete supplies elevated levels of magnesium as well as vitamins B1 and B12 which are widely thought to help decrease anxiety by exerting a calming influence on horses, along with vitamin E. It is low in sugar and starch, providing limited controlled energy from high quality, digestible fibre and oil-based ingredients and, when fed at the recommended levels, can be used as the sole concentrate feed as it contains a broad spectrum vitamin and mineral supplement, and can be fed dry or damp, according to preference.

Mollichaff Calmer Complete is safe to feed to horses and ponies prone to laminitis. www.horsehage.co.uk

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REPORTS

SUN SHINES ON 2017

SUFFOLK SHOW ith over 2000 entries competing in more than 300 equine classes in glorious sunshine at Trinity Park, Ipswich, and competitors coming from all four corners of the UK and as far afield as Jersey and Italy, the 2017 Suffolk Show was certainly one to remember.

New for this year were classes for In-Hand Clydesdales,

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Unaffiliated Ridden Hunters and Mountain and Moorland Lead Rein Ponies. It was a successful introduction for Clydesdale Horses as the Breed Champion, Towerview Gisele, owned by John McIntyre, went on to stand Supreme In-Hand Champion on Thursday afternoon.

In showjumping Helen Tredwell did the double, winning both the International Trial and the

Champion In-Hand Hunter, Lancer, owned by Her Majesty the Queen. Handler Chris Hunnable.

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International Stairway on Larksong and, by doing so, pocketed the bonus prize money, only the third rider to have done so since the bonus was introduced.

An extensive range of qualifiers were awarded, including Olympia Direct (Senior and Ridden M&M), HOYS (Shires, Ridden Heavy Horse of the Year, WHP and M&M WHP), RIHS, BSPS and NPS. For a full list of results go to the Suffolk Show website.

Show Director, Bee Kemball, said: “It has been a brilliant, successful year at the Suffolk Show. I’d like to extend a huge

thank you to the competitors, all our supporters, sponsors, volunteers, organising team, trade stands and the thousands of show goers who joined us for the county’s biggest day out. It was wonderful to welcome so many competitors and see them enjoying the show and the range of classes. I have thoroughly enjoyed my first experience as Show Director this year and plans are already underway for 2018.”

The 2018 Suffolk Show schedule and entry forms will be available online by the end of February. www.suffolkshow.co.uk

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REPORTS

SARACEN HORSE FEEDS HOUGHTON INTERNATIONAL, INCL FEI NATIONS CUP CIC3* and FEI Nations Cup For the third year running the Germans reigned supreme in the British leg of the FEI Nations Cup at North Norfolk’s Houghton Hall.

The team, which consisted of Bettina Hoy, Julia Krajewski, Andreas Ostholt and Christoph Wahler, posted a final score, after discarding Christoph’s 94.4 penalties, 20 points clear of second placed Great Britain; hardly surprising given Bettina, Julia and Andreas finished first, second and fifth individually.

Bettina led from pillar to post riding Seigneur Medicott, finishing on her dressage score of 35.3. Impressively it was the pair’s second CIC3* win in two weeks. Her team mate Julia Krajewski also kept a clean sheet on Samourai du Thot.

Great Britain put in a creditable performance with all four riders finishing in the top 15. Despite a rather exciting ride through the influential picnic table and corners at fences 18 and 19, Collien P 2 completed on her dressage score and in individual fourth place under team debutant Will Furlong. In a class where only 14 horses made the optimum time, Collien P 2 was 15 seconds inside.

Will describes the mare as fast and feisty. “This was my first selection for a Nations Cup team and I really wanted to make a

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good debut – although I hadn’t expected to finish best of the British team. My goal is to make my mark in the Nations Cup, and hopefully the series will be a good stepping stone for my career between Young Riders and Senior selection.”

One penalty behind Will was Oliver Townend’s team ride Arctic Mouse, in seventh, while Piggy French and Vanir Kamira took eleventh place and Georgie Strang on Cooley Early fourteenth. Oliver also finished sixth on Note Worthy, eighth on Cooley SRS and thirteenth on Black Tie II – all four of his rides clear inside the time.

The United States team took third place with

New Zealand in fourth.

Away from the Nations Cup results where team members filled six of the top 10 placings (Bettina Hoy in first, Julia Krajewski second, Will Furlong fourth, Andreas Ostholt fifth, Oliver Townend seventh and Hannah Sue Burnett tenth), Pippa Funnell led the British charge riding Billy The Biz in to third place with a dressage score completion.

CCI2* & 1* Piggy French posted her second

international win since the birth of her and partner Tom March’s son, Max, on the same day as her first. She led the two star throughout, riding Morswood to finish on her dressage score, ahead of Laura Collett on Dacapo and Gemma Tattersall riding Billy Senora.

“I think the break has refreshed me – I want to enjoy it now,” said Piggy, whose working pupil Susie Berry took over the reins on Morswood while Piggy was pregnant. Piggy had already won the one star on Pippa Funnell and Billy The Biz

Jennifer Saunders’s Cooley Monsoon.

The final winner of the event was Felicity Collins who is the new national under-21 champion. Fourth after dressage, Felicity added nothing more to RSH Contend Or’s first phase mark to share a closing score of 44.1 with Sam Ecroyd and The Quiet Man. Sam’s 0.8 of a time penalty gave Felicity the win.

DUBARRY BURGHLEY YOUNG EVENT HORSE CLASSES The Dubarry Burghley Young Event Horse classes took centre stage on the opening day of the Saracen Horse Feeds Houghton International.

It was nearly a clean sweep for JP Sheffield in the Five Year Old class. He had five horses competing, four of which finished in the top five.

Miss Moneypenny topped the leaderboard with 91 points, followed by Horatio in second and Midnight Blue in third, both on a score of 88. MHS Africa took fifth place behind Ginnie Turnbull and Jesmond Rainbow.

Miss Moneypenny is a 16.2hh mare who has been with JP for only a few months, and he says she is a pleasure to have in the yard.

Sue Dyson, the Judge who made the final decision on suitability and potential, said the overall performances and the ability of Miss Moneypenny and 4-year-old winner Flipper de Revel stood out.

Photo: Spidge Event Photography

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PHILLIP MILLER

MAKES HIS MARK

Watched by an eager crowd at Houghton International Horse Trials, Laura Newson jumped in to first place in the Nupafeed Supplements Senior Discovery Second Round hosted by the Norfolk Showjumping Club.

With a treble clear the goal of each and every rider as this would book a place in the Nupafeed Supplements Senior Discovery Championship Final, which will be held during the British Showjumping National Championships in August, a competitive class unfolded.

Just five competitors took their place in the jump off after producing a double clear across the first two rounds, leading to a nail biting final round where all eyes fell on the all-important clock to decide the winner.

Local rider Laura Newson from Norwich, gave the winning performance on board Gemma Wiffen’s 8year-old bay gelding, E Brightwood Dorado. This pair really put their foot down to produce their treble clear a whopping 11.21 seconds ahead of the competition, crossing the finish line in 41.23 seconds.

Scooping second place was Chloe Coward from Peterborough, riding her own 5-year-old grey gelding, H Blokx. This combination took a slower line to ensure they finished with a treble clear in 52.44 seconds.

Taking home third place was Abigail Richards from Attleborough, with her-11 year-old dark bay gelding Mulvin on the Ball. This partnership jumped the final treble clear of the class in a time of 58.54 seconds.

These three combinations will now go forward to the Nupafeed Supplements Senior Discovery Championship Final.

The showjumping at the South of England Show in Ardingly, West Sussex got underway recently and Phillip Miller capitalised on his late draw to win the Speedi-Beet HOYS Grade C Qualifier and book a place in the Championship at the Horse of the Year Show.

Hertfordshire-based Phillip fought off the challenge from forty-four other starters to take the top spot on board Gepetto, an 8year-old grey gelding owned by Emma Ziff.

Timothy Page from Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk took second place with Granby, an 11-year-old grey gelding owned by Derek Meeds. This combination were strong challengers for the top spot and they produced their double clear in 45.09 secs.

“I was first in 2'3ft and first in 2'6ft at Wix Equestrian Centre on Wednesday 14th June!”

- Molly Box

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“Recently, our grey 7year-old homebred Shetland mare, Hodeam Amelie, attended the ICENI Native Pony Show.

She was ridden by 6year-old Lucia Stanley. They won the Open Lead Rein and Luica also had her first go off lead rein in the Walk and Trot and first year first Ridden. She won all of her classes and went Mini Champion and then won Supreme of Show.

Owned and bred by Mrs S. Cowie-Bland and Miss H. Bland” - Holly Bland.

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Kerrie Goodwin from St Albans, jumped the Horseware Bronze League Qualifier in fine style recently and landed first place at Arena UK in Grantham, Lincolnshire.

Kerrie produced two consistently fast clear rounds on board her own 21-year-old chestnut gelding, Roscoes Golani before heading to the jump off. This pair went on to take their place in top spot in a time of 33.05 seconds.

Securing second place and a treble clear was Alice Ellison from Cambridge riding Sacha Ellison’s 8-year-old bay mare, Elsalinda S. This partnership demonstrated their consistency as they crossed the finish line in 35.90 seconds.

Scooping up third place was Chloe Coward from Peterborough, Cambridgeshire on board her 5-year-old grey gelding H Blokx.

This combination jumped a treble clear and finished in a time of 36.19 seconds.

COURTNEY YOUNG

CLAIMS BLUE CHIP PONY NEWCOMERS

Photo: Tammy Lovell Photography

Just seven of the 24 starters went clear to go into the Jump Off in The Pony Club Show Jumping competition, and it was a double celebration for the Enfield Chace Hunt as Members Nancy Cannon and her horse Minty took the top spot with Katie Waldock-Smith riding Milo to second place.

KERRIE GOODWIN TOPS HORSEWARE BRONZE LEAGUE QUALIFIER AT ARENA UK

Sparsholt College in Winchester, Hampshire recently played host to a Blue Chip Pony Newcomers Second Round and it was Courtney Young who gave the winning performance.

With only two Horse of the Year Show tickets on offer for this October’s Blue Chip Pony Newcomers Championship Final, each of the forty-nine combinations started the class with high hopes.

Fourteen-year-old Courtney Young from Basildon, Essex secured her place at the top of the leader board after producing treble clear with Zucan V, a 12-year-old dark bay gelding owned by Phillip McCaul.

A 10-hour round trip from Norfolk to the SEIB Racehorse to Riding Horse (R2R) qualifier at Stretcholt, Somerset, paid off for Diss-based Oliver Hood.

He partnered Yvonne Botham’s 12-year-old former Flat campaigner, Royal Rock, to claim his Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) ticket in the hotly-contested qualifier. Since coming out of training in October 2014, the former top-class sprinter – who has winnings of more than £140,000 to his name – has qualified for this prestigious SEIB showing final twice before.

“He wasn’t quite developed enough in 2015 so was unplaced [at HOYS], but he was fourth there last year,” said Oliver’s father, producer Allister. “His strength is the ride he gives — he’s just so soft and smooth with a lovely rhythm and stride.”

ROYAL ROCKS FOR TEAM HOOD

Photo: SMR Photos

PC MOUNTED GAMES, ROYAL WINDSOR HORSE SHOW

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TOPS LEAGUE

Scarlett Baker and her Ex Racehorse Blowing A Hoolie from Chelmsford, Essex are holding onto a 12 point lead in the Retraining of Racehorses (ROR) Bronze League running up to the Championship which will take place at the British Showjumping National Championships at the National Agricultural and Exhibition Centre (NAEC), Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire 8th – 13th August.

Blowing A Hoolie, known as Fidget at home, a 9year-old bay mare by Val Royal (FR) out of Moly (GB) is showing her natural talent in the showjumping ring after a racing career over hurdles and on the flat. Scarlett brought Fidget straight from the field, having found her by accident. After initially looking for her to be a fun riding horse, they are thrilled with her new found success. Scarlett who works at Chelmsford City Racecourse is overjoyed to see ex racehorses successfully competing in new disciplines after their racing careers.

RONNIE JONES:

SECURES VICTORY

Seventy-one hardy combinations came forward to jump in the Connolly’s RED MILLS Senior Newcomers Second Round at The College Equestrian Centre in Keysoe, Bedford and it was 15-year-old Anja Moret who topped the table.

Each rider began the class with high hopes of claiming one of the two qualification spots on offer for the Connolly’s RED MILLS Senior Newcomers Championship Final, which will be held during this October’s Horse of the Year Show.

Following two challenging rounds of showjumping, just seven horses and riders were taken forward to the final jump off and only one combination went on to secure a treble clear.

Anja made the journey from Chelmsford, Essex worthwhile as she rode Spencer Moret’s 7-year-old grey gelding, Fell Capone, to the win. This combination proved their talent for accuracy as they jumped two confident clear rounds to book a place in the jump-off before going on to be the only combination to deliver a treble clear. They stopped the clock in 50.67 seconds.

ANJA MORET:

WINS CONNOLLY’S RED MILLS SENIOR NEWCOMERS SECOND ROUND

Photo: Spencer Moret Photography

SCARLETT BAKER

Photo: British Showjumping & Scarlett Baker

The KBIS Insurance Senior British Novice Second Round at Houghton Hall Equestrian Centre in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire was won in fine style recently by Ronnie Jones who secured victory with three confident clear rounds.

With a keen starting line-up of fifty-seven combinations, the contest for a place in the KBIS Insurance Senior British Novice Championship Final, which is to be held at the British Showjumping National Championships in August, was a fierce one.

Ronnie Jones from Dunmow, Essex claimed his place in the twenty-six horse jump off after producing two clears. Riding Ruth Dowie’s 7-year-old skewbald mare, Derawley Lady, Ronnie picked up speed to cross the finish line on a treble clear in an unbeatable time of 41.06 seconds.

Seventeen-year-old Adele Rand from Haverhill, Suffolk jumped into second place on board her own 6-year-old grey gelding Calypso Blue.

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ROSIE COLLINS:

Photo: Hoof Prints Photography

CLAIMS TOP SPOT

The Stable Company HOYS 138cms Qualifier took place at The College Equestrian Centre in Keysoe, Bedford recently and it was Rosie Collins who topped the leader board.

Forty young riders came forward

to contest for one of the three places on offer for The Stable Company HOYS 138cms Championship Final held at the prestigious Horse of the Year Show in October. The first two rounds whittled competitor

AMATEUR RIDERS CLOSER TO HOYS!

Local amateur riders talent spotted for the TSR Training Pathway now have a chance to be selected for a place in the TSR/HOYS Showing Master Class to be held at this year’s Horse of the Year Show.

Riders include Keira Jasinski from Hertfordshire; Jessica Rice, Joanne Eldridge, Victoria Oliver and Sara Ann Gunn from Suffolk; and Samantha Rose from Cambridgeshire who were all selected from over 150 talent spotted riders for The Showing Register Ride Off to be held on 15th-16th July within the TSR Equissage Summer Show at Onley Eq Centre, Rugby.

They will strut their stuff to impress four selectors in the hope they will top their age group and be chosen for the TSR/HOYS Showing Master Class. www.theshowingregister.co.uk

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on board Thyme Flies, a 15-yearold bay gelding owned by Anastasia Snook. This pair picked up the pace by taking a fast line in 44.73 seconds and were unfortunate to have pole midway through the course for 4 faults.

Claudia Moore, aged 12, travelled from Brentwood, Essex with My Bugsy Malone, a 25 year-old black gelding owned by Katrina Moore. This pair had two fences down towards the start of the course and went on to cross the finish line in 58.72 seconds with 8 faults and a single time penalty.

Taking third place was 12 yearold Jake Myers riding Joanna Myers’ 24-year-old grey gelding, numbers down until just five The Agent. This combination keen combinations were left to do battle against the clock in the stopped the clock in 61.19 seconds with 8 faults and 4 time final jump off.

Over the jump off course, Rosie penalties.

Collins from Rayleigh, Essex delivered a lightning fast round

Another former SEIB Search For A Star (SFAS) finalist will be competing at the Royal International (RIHS) in July – but not as originally intended following a decision taken by his owner.

Helen Cowley’s smart hunter Dragons Den, who competed at Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) in SFAS last October, will now contest the Open and Amateur Heavyweight Hunter sections at Hickstead.

“He did his first RIHS class and got his Middleweight ticket,” said family friend Lindy Winship, who sources Helen’s horses and turns them out for shows. “But we had a flurry of professionals suggest we should move him up to heavyweights so we decided to give up the ticket.

“Then we went to South Suffolk (14th May) and he qualified as an open heavyweight, adding this to the amateur ticket he won at Royal Windsor four days earlier.”

The Stansted, Essex-based 7-year-old, who also won the Ridden Sport Horse class at Royal Windsor, is turning out to be something of an all-rounder.

“We loved SFAS – it gave us a boost and leg up into the open classes. We've had some huge offers for him from professionals but we love him and want to continue to produce him from home with a weekly lesson from Nigel Fuller.”

SAINT FELIX SCHOOL EQUESTRIAN TEAM SUCCESS ualified school teams from across the UK came together at The All England Jumping Course at Hickstead over Whitson Bank Holiday weekend for the National Schools Equestrian Associations Eventers Challenge Championships.

Five pupils from the Saint Felix School Equestrian Team competed in six classes across the weekend.

In the 70cm Eventers Challenge Final the team of Louisa Everett, Maria Donovan, Georgia Pleasants and Jack Wilmot all produced clear rounds to secure themselves second place out of twenty teams. Maria

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JWS 80cm team

placed a commendable tenth of twentyone individuals and Jack riding Tiger Lily came within 0.20 seconds of the optimum time to win the class to take the title of National Champion.

The team all rode well in the 80cm but were unplaced.

Nathaniel Hurst qualified as an individual in the 1m Final. He was first to go and rode a perfect round setting the bar incredibly high for the riders to follow. Nathaniel finished fourth, just six seconds off the optimum time.

Alongside the Eventers Challenge finals the NSEA also ran qualifying classes in Jumping JWS 70cm team

Dragons Den. Photo: SMR Photos

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with Style and Show Jumping for the National Championships held at Addington in October, and for the Championship Plate at Keysoe in December.

Saint Felix competed in the 70cm JWS Qualifer (Lulu, Georgia and Jack) and finished third. In the 80cm JWS Qualifier (Nathaniel, Maria, Georgia and Jack) finishing fouth, securing both teams a place at the NSEA Championship Plate in December.

Nathaniel competed in the 1m showjumping class and finished fifteenth out of sixty-nine competitors.

Eventers Challenge Team 70cm

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ESSEX’S ALICE GODFREY TOPS THE KBIS INSURANCE SENIOR BRITISH NOVICE SECOND ROUND

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lice Godfrey took on the KBIS Insurance Senior British Novice Second Round at Petley Wood Equestrian Centre in Battle, East Sussex in fine style to secure top spot.

With thirty starters all gathered to do battle for a place in the KBIS Insurance Senior British Novice Championship Final which is to be held at the British Showjumping National Championships in August, the tension was high. Gaining a sought after treble clear was the aim of each competitor as this would secure their qualification place.

The first two rounds whittled competitor numbers down until just nine were left to contest for their treble clear in the final jump off.

After watching the first four riders have poles down over the newly shortened course, Alice Godfrey from Billericay, Essex knew she had her work cut out to bring home a clear round on board her 5-yearold bay gelding, Hannibal S. This pair went on to show their talent for speed and accuracy as they jumped to a treble clear in 37.76 seconds, which proved to be too fast for any of the other combinations to better.

Victoria Jacobs from Wickford, Essex scooped second place on board her 8-year-old bay mare, Edessa II. Taking home third place with a treble clear in 41.22 seconds was Sophie Weaver from Hatfield, Hertfordshire riding her own 8-year-old gelding, NBE Dynamic.

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Allana Clutterbuck made the long journey from Essex to Cheshire extremely worthwhile as she won the headline pony class.

Based in Upminster, Allana triumphed with Sultan du Bary after delivering the only double clear round to win the pony 148cms European viewing trials grand prix, sponsored by the Pony Syndicate.

A testing jump-off track in Bolesworth’s International Arena certainly made an impression, but Allana kept her composure as the combination kept all fences standing in a time of 40.78 seconds.

Four faults in 40.46 seconds was enough to secure Fraser Reed second spot on Jiminy Cricket, with third place going to Hannah Barker and Amman Valley Santino - they also had a fence down - in 47.97 seconds.

“I just went for it, tried to win, and it paid off,” she said.

“The jump-off was quite tricky. There were a few turns, and then you had to gallop to the last fence, but I trusted him and we did it.

“I didn’t watch many go in the jump-off, so I wasn’t really sure, but I did what I was told to do and it all worked out.

“This is my first time at Bolesworth, and I think it is absolutely fantastic. I will definitely be back next year.

“I can’t describe the feeling to win a class like this one. It’s unreal. I know I can trust the pony, I know I can just go and he will go as well, which is a fantastic feeling. It's a good partnership.”

Allana’s season shows no sign of slowing down, meanwhile, having qualified for the Horse of the Year Show in October and she also has her sights set on representing Great Britain again in her final year of riding ponies before moving on to horses.

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orth International Horse Show Lily Freeman-Atwood took the honours in the 148cm Pony Championship sponsored by The Pony Syndicate on the fourth day of the Equerry Bolesworth International Horse Show.

The 15-year-old came last but one in the order for the elevenpony Jump-Off and posted a time of 42.44 seconds despite a few nervous moments as Valmy de Treille rubbed the Dolphin fence at nine and both elements of the double that followed.

Pedita Digby and Kayleighs Star had held the lead beforehand with a clear round in a time of 46.69 seconds but had to settle for third place when the final

rider, Oliver Fletcher with The Bobster broke the finish beam at 45.87 seconds.

Saturday morning’s 128cm Grand Prix class sponsored by the Squibb Group proved to be a true family affair. Seven made it through to the fast-paced deciding round which brought the Bolesworth Arena alive.

Oliver Fry and Colliyers Pal Joey set the target of a clear round in 44.53 seconds before Aimee Jones managed to knock four seconds off to take over the lead with Koda on 40.48 seconds.

The Squibb name has become synonymous with top level pony showjumping and Eloise Squibb lived up to her reputation when

LILY AND ELOISE TAKE LEADING PONY HONOURS

stopping the clock at 36.66 seconds to move up to the top of the leaderboard with Wyndham Tom Thumb. Aiming to overtake her sister, Tia Squibb was next in with Gorm and Ban but despite plenty of vocal encouragement from her supporters, the Essex Hunt North Pony Club member had to settle for second place, stopping the clock at 37.56 seconds.

“In the Jump-Off I knew I just had to really go for it and just do my turns and go as fast as I could,” said Eloise, speaking after her win.

“I really wanted to beat Eloise!” said Tia.

“Bolesworth is an incredible show and the lap of honour was just amazing” - Eloise Squibb

Ireland’s Trevor Breen came out on top in Friday’s Bolesworth Puissance sponsored

by Equitop Myoplast.

Meeting the 2.15m ‘Famous Red Wall’ on a perfect stride, the Buckinghamshirebased rider proved the winner on Lord Luidam.

Bolesworth’s fiveyear-old championship, sponsored by Knowsley Safari Park, went to Lincolnshire rider Amy Woodhead, who proved a cut above the rest with MSJ Zonetta, gaining a score of 80 per cent.

Amy Woodhead and MSJ Zonetta

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PHOTONEWS ❙ The Hadleigh Show ❙ Holbecks Park ❙ 7th May

Charlie Webb and Humbug IV, M&M WHP winners Corbally owned and ridden by Miss T Nicholls, Heavyweight Cob winners

Eve Cave riding Hollydell Mario, M&M First Ridden winners

Courney Earl on Reylem Champagne Charlie, BSPA Champion

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Miss L Fletcher on Florence, Lightweight Cob winners

Mrs S Barr’s Ned, Ridden Hunter winners

Charlie Parker-King on Sharptor Ambition, M&M Ridden Champion

M Morley and Puzzles Pleased As Punch, Working Hunter winners

Yasam Greenleaf on Brook Hall Silver Gem, M&M Lead Rein winners

Chloe Miles riding Cruglywd Arwel, Ridden M&M Large Breeds winners

Sophie Sexton riding Callowfenish Oliver, Champion WHP

Kyleburn Sand Martin, owned by Mrs D Twitchen, M&M In Hand winners

Charlotte Cage riding Mathroy Tom Jones, East Anglian Bloodhounds Hunt class winners

Townend Honesty, owned by Mrs S Graham, M&M In Hand Large Breed winners

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❙ Easton Harriers PC Annual Show ❙ Westerfield ❙ 10th June

Zoe New m 80cm cl an on Slibah Pip ass winne er, rs

Olivia Murphy on Piper, Lead Rein Pony winners

Francesca Fairbrother on Lulu, First Ridden Pony winners

Jackie Barrie on Fizz, Ridden Veteran winners

Ruby Lubbock riding Marsh Sovereign, 2nd place Riding Club Pony Lily Waterer riding Fersfield Annabelle, 75cm class winners

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Emily Westwood riding Primitive Parker, Combined Training winners

❙ Showing Show ❙ The Jays ❙ 28th May

Marion Christoforou riding Bonnie, Ridden Walk & Trot winners

Lucy Jane Photography

2nd place In Hand Driving

Emilie Organ riding Willow, Ridden Coloured winners, Championship A winners

Cross Pole Working Hunter winners

Sasha Reid riding Winnydene Crosby, Supreme Champions

Kate Over riding Glasheen Lad

Elle Monksfield riding Carylmai Trade Secret, Championship C winners

Tia Wynne-Rogerson riding Carylmai Trade Secret, Fancy Dress winners

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PHOTONEWS ❙ British Showjumping ❙ Codham Park EC ❙ 7th May

Ronnie Jones riding Miss Carrabawn, 2nd place 1m Open

Nicola Denley riding Great News, (Suffolk) 1st placed National Teams

Deborah Scott-Garrett riding Cofie Z, (Essex) 2nd placed National Teams

Georgina Mitchell riding Baryshnikov, (Suffolk) 1st placed National Teams

Michael Fursedonn riding Nirvana Vant Vossenhof Z, 1.20m Open winners

Emma Slater riding Kings Of Leon, Discovery winners

Spencer Moret Photography

Laura Pinto riding Cavalier Its Time, (Essex) 2nd placed National Teams

Michaela Huntington riding Gina Trojka S, 2nd place Discovery

Charlotte Cox riding Milenio II, (Suffolk) 1st placed National Teams

Anja Moret riding Fell Capone, (Essex) 2nd placed National Teams

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Rebecca Harlock riding Cloud Land, 1.10m Open winners

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❙ British Dressage ❙ Codham Park EC ❙ 8th April

Chantal Pinney riding Killtail Billy, 5th place Intro A

Caitlin Faulkner riding Tornado Tilly, 2nd place Intro C

Lila Mahoney riding Fairy, 3rd place Intro C

Jo Davie riding Chiddock Time Keeper, Intro A winners

Ashley Furlong riding Harvey, 2nd place Intro A

Claire Mardell riding Superman, 4th place Prelim 14

Jack Tebbutt on Cali, 3rd place Prelim 18

Claire May riding Nozem II, Prelim 18 winners

Claire May riding Nozem II, Novice 27 winners

❙ Unaffiliated Dressage ❙ Finchingfield EC ❙ 30th April

Rebecca D'Winter riding Tor Ness, Prelim 2 winners

Irene Ridler riding Monoco Myth, Elementary 42 winners

Beth Sen riding Meelichisland Cloud, 3rd place Intro A

Tony Jarvis Event Photography

Pippa Wyncoll riding Fingalls Talisman, Prelim 12 winners

Ian Marsh riding Orbit, 3rd place Novice 28

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PHOTONEWS ❙ Beccles & Bungay RC Open Show ❙ Geldeston Hall ❙ 18th June

Chris Doyle Photography

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❙ Ipswich Horse Society Sponsored Ride ❙ Winston Hall, Debenham ❙ 4th June

Chris Doyle Photography

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PHOTONEWS ❙ Stratford Hills Horse Trials ❙ Stratford Hills ❙ 17th & 18th June

Justine Fordham riding Kilcandra Rambo Ray, BE100 Sec B winners

Grace Parrish riding Gainstown Heather, 2nd place BE90 Sec K

Isabelle Cleghorn riding Ashwood Glem, 2nd place BE80 (T) Sec O

Alyson Parker riding Jollie II, BE90 Sec L winners

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Adam Drew riding Classik Lady, Novice Sec F winners

Phoebe Prideaux riding Clontumpher Dream, BE90 Sec K winners

Emma Lee-Smith riding Barneys Diamond Smuggler, 2nd place BE90 Sec I

Claire May riding Dutch Pioneer, 2nd place BE80(T) Sec M

Scott Allen riding Weigela of Bellhouse, BE80(T) Sen N winners

Daisy Minter riding Another Island, Novice u18 Sec D winners

Helen Shaw riding Glenmisken II, Into-Nov Sec H1 winners

Piggy French riding AKD Corline, Novice Sec G winners

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Sophie Hyde riding Just A Lad II, 3rd place BE80(T) Sec N

Mary Edmundson riding Porridge Town, BE90 Sec L1 winners

Kelly Greaves riding Fentons Flint, BE80(T) Sec O winners

Claire Fielding riding Cool River, BE90 Sec J winners

Catherine Shine riding Opium Mill, 2nd place BE90 Sec J

❙ Arena Eventing ❙ The Jays ❙ 3rd June

Lucinder Nott riding Karic Boy, 60cm Open winners

Kirsty Griggs riding Ella, 3rd 85cm Open

Grace Donnor riding Harry, 80cm Open winners

Frances Brown riding Bumble, 70cm Open winners

Lucy Jane Photography

Sally Price riding Vintage Fair 2nd 80cm Open

Steph Carson riding Harland, 90cm Open winners

Charlie Letham riding Gone Awol, 1m Open winners

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Practical and stylish in the saddle but smart enough for life after horses! www.thespanishbootcompany.co.uk (Please note that sizing is generous. Women normally go down one size (maximum 1.5 sizes) it is very rare to go down two sizes. Please reflect this in the shoe size you supply on your entry.)

2 PAIRS OF GRUB’S AUBERGINE RAINLINE BOOTS TO BE WON! The Rainline boots combine Grub’s unique Superdri technology in a lightweight, easy-clean rubber boot, ideal for wearing all year round.

The new technology works seamlessly to provide a new level of performance footwear, and featuring a full stretch neoprene panel in the shaft, the boot offers a comfortable fit for most calf sizes.

Its moisture-wicking lining uses thousands of fibre loops which cosset the foot, keeping feet dry and comfortable to provide an unequalled comfort range without sweat and heat build-up. The boots are shod with the Trax outsole which features the Hexzorb shock absorbing component giving superior grip and comfort on a variety of surfaces. www.grubswarehouse.com

UK sizes 3 – 8.

RRP: £60.

To enter go online at www.absolutehorsemagazine.com and click the competitions page. Deadline is 31st July 2017

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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.

We offer: Visits on a round-reduced visit fee Yard visit days- no visit fee • Spread the cost health plans Regular client information evenings & newsletters. www.ryder-daviesvets.co.uk

24 Hour Emergency Support Tel: 01394 380083

HAWKEDON VETS EQUINE PRACTICE 01284 789428

Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP29 4NP

www.hawkedonvets.co.uk

Essex based mobile veterinary practice

Advanced dentistry, lameness evaluations, portable Xray, ultrasound, portable video gastroscopy/endoscopy all carried out in the comfort of your horses’s home.

Pre purchase examinations.

24 hour local emergency cover.

01371 851755/ 01371 850532 www.fullerequine.co.uk www.facebook.com/fullerequine fullerequine@gmail.com

Wherry Veterinary Group Bungay, Suffolk

Working with you for the health and wellbeing of your equine companions.

Take advantage of our experienced equine team and our modern, purpose built premises.

01986 892771 61

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To advertise your business or service Call: 01473

731222

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Dentist

PROFESSIONAL, QUALIFIED & CARING EQUINE DENTISTRY

WIX

07968 445509 WWW.BEDT.CO.UK

EQUESTRIAN CENTRE

Full range of Horse & Pet, Feed & Bedding Open 7 days a week Indoor schools for hire

01255 870744

Horse Supplies

Fakenham (01328) 851351 Stockist for a wide range of Horse Feeds; Bedding; Supplements; Requisites.

Horse wormers now available Delivery Service. Everyone welcome.

Come and see us at our new larger premises Clipbush Business Park, Fakenham NR21 8SW

www.gjlaninmalfeeds.co.uk

Battlesbridge Mills Horse & Country Shop

Everything for the Horse & Rider Huge range of tack, accessories, stable supplies

Tel: 01268 560008 The Mills, Chelmsford Road, Battlesbridge, Essex SS11 8TR www.horseandcountryshop.co.uk

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Stables

Equine Crematoriums

Suffolk Pet & Equine Crematorium

PEACE OF MIND AT A TIME OF GRIEF 01284 810981

www.suffolkpetcrematorium.com Surfaces

Transport

Pet Crematorium for large and small animals

MARK HOWES

C.V.S. (ANGLIA) LTD

BEDFORD • AWD • SPECIALISTS

HORSEBOX SPECIALISTS IN MOT PREPARATION, MOT TESTING FOR CLASS 4 & 7 VEHICLES, SERVICING, PARTS, SPECIALIST BODY (Aluminium & Wooden) ACCIDENT REPAIRS Welcome old and new customers to their premises at

Saddleries

To advertise your business or service Call: 01473

731222

Juddpurs Saddlery Specialists in saddle fitting by Society of Master Saddlers qualified saddle fitter.

Most ranges of saddles in stock or we can order.

111 Bedingfield Crescent Halesworth, Suffolk IP19 8ED

Tel: 01986 874800

HOLYWELLS ROAD, IPSWICH TEL: (01473) 216462

KAY HOWARD

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

• Re-flocking, top-ups and remedial flocking • Full saddle repair service.

Please phone Kay on (07775) 850400

Based in Norfolk, but covering a wide area.

Registered member

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SHOWDATE DIARY Your Showdate listings for... July/August 2017 SATURDAY 1ST JULY DRESSAGE Beds: The College EC; British Dressage. Tel: 01234 708400 DRESSAGE Essex: Brook Farm EC; Pet Plan Area Dressage Festival. Tel: 01708 687312 DRESSAGE Essex: Fletchers Farm Riding School; Unaffiliated Dressage. Tel: 01206 242210 SHOW Suffolk: Westerfield Hall; Deben RC Summer Show. Tel: 07941 197841 SHOWJUMPING Cambs: Houghton Hall EC; Senior British Showjumping. Tel: 01353 727109 SHOWJUMPING Norfolk: Anvil Park Stud; Junior British Showjumping. Tel: 07879 881755 SHOWJUMPING Suffolk: Topthorn Arena; X Pole Showjumping. Tel: 01449 711962 SUNDAY 2ND JULY DRESSAGE Beds: The College EC; British Dressage. Tel: 01234 708400 DRESSAGE Essex: Brook Farm EC; Pet Plan Area Dressage Festival. Tel: 01708 687312 DRESSAGE Essex: Codham Park EC; Unaffiliated Dressage Tel: 07769 907076 DRESSAGE Norfolk: Anvil Park Stud; Unaffiliated Dressage. Tel: 07879 881755 DRESSAGE Norfolk: Easton & Otley College; British Dressage.

Tel: 01603 731577 SHOWJUMPING Cambs: Houghton Hall EC; Unaffiliated Showjumping. Tel: 01353 727109 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Wix EC; Outside Showjumping. Tel:

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01255 870744 SHOWJUMPING Suffolk: Topthorn Arena; Unaffiliated Showjumping. Tel: 01449 711962 MONDAY 3 RD JULY DRESSAGE Essex: Brook Farm EC; Evening Dressage. Tel: 01708 687312 TUESDAY 4TH JULY DRESSAGE Norfolk: Easton & Otley College; Unaffiliated Dressage. Tel: 01603 731577 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Codham Park EC; Senior British Showjumping Tel: 07769 907076 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Finchingfield EC; Clear Round Showjumping. Tel: 01371 811881 SHOWJUMPING Norfolk: Forest Edge Arena; Evening Showjumping. Tel: 01760 722616 WEDNESDAY 5TH JULY DRESSAGE Cambs: Houghton Hall EC; British Dressage. Tel: 01353 727109 DRESSAGE Suffolk: Topthorn Arena; British Dressage. Tel: 01449 711962 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Brook Farm EC; Evening Showjumping.

Tel: 01708 687312 SHOWJUMPING Norfolk: Easton & Otley College; Unaffiliated Showjumping. Tel: 01603 731577 SHOWJUMPING Suffolk: The Jays; Senior British Showjumping.

Tel: 01284 386014 THURSDAY 6TH JULY DRESSAGE Essex: Wix EC; Dressage. Tel: 01255 870744 SHOWJUMPING Norfolk: Easton & Otley College; Unaffiliated

Showjumping. Tel: 01603 731577 FRIDAY 7TH JULY SHOWJUMPING Essex: Brook Farm EC; Senior British Showjumping. Tel: 01708 687312 SHOWJUMPING Norfolk: Lime Kiln Farm EC; Novice Evening Showjumping. Tel: 01328 878282 SHOWJUMPING Suffolk: Topthorn Arena; Open Evening Showjumping. Tel: 01449 711962 SATURDAY 8TH JULY DRESSAGE Beds: The College EC; British Dressage. Tel: 01234 708400 DRESSAGE Cambs: Houghton Hall EC; Unaffiliated Dressage.

Tel: 01353 727109 DRESSAGE Suffolk: Easton Park Stud; Unaffiliated Dressage. Tel: 07881 802129 ONE DAY EVENT Norfolk: Forest Edge Arena; Mini One Day Event.

Tel: 01760 722616 SHOW Essex: Lawford House Park; Tendring Hundred Show.

Tel: 01206 231821 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Brook Farm EC; Senior British Showjumping. Tel: 01708 687312 SHOWJUMPING Suffolk: The Jays; Mixed British Showjumping.

Tel: 01284 386014 SHOWJUMPING Suffolk: Topthorn Arena; Unaffiliated Showjumping. Tel: 01449 711962 SUNDAY 9TH JULY DRESSAGE Beds: Twin Trees EC; Unaffiliated Dressage. Tel: 01767 627414 DRESSAGE Beds: The College EC;

British Dressage. Tel: 01234 708400 DRESSAGE Cambs: Houghton Hall EC; British Dressage. Tel: 01353 727109 DRESSAGE Essex: Harolds Park Farm EC; Unaffiliated Dressage.

Tel: 01279 414310 DRESSAGE Norfolk: Easton & Otley College; British Dressage.

Tel: 01603 731577 DRESSAGE Suffolk: Topthorn Arena; Unaffiliated Dressage. Tel: 01449 711962 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Brook Farm EC; Unaffiliated Showjumping. Tel: 01708 687312 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Codham Park EC; Senior British Showjumping Tel: 07769 907076 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Finchingfield EC; Unaffiliated Showjumping. Tel: 01371 811881 SHOWJUMPING Norfolk: Lime Kiln Farm EC; Unaffiliated Showjumping. Tel: 01328 878282 TUESDAY 11TH JULY SHOWJUMPING Essex: Codham Park EC; Senior British Showjumping Tel: 07769 907076 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Finchingfield EC; Clear Round Showjumping. Tel: 01371 811881 WEDNESDAY 12TH JULY DRESSAGE Norfolk: Anvil Park Stud; British Dressage. Tel: 07879 881755 SHOWJUMPING Beds: The College EC; British Showjumping.

Tel: 01234 708400 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Brook

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Farm EC; Evening Showjumping.

Tel: 01708 687312 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Wix EC; Evening Showjumping. Tel: 01255 870744 SHOWJUMPING Suffolk: The Jays; Senior British Showjumping.

Tel: 01284 386014 THURSDAY 13TH JULY SHOWJUMPING Cambs: Houghton Hall EC; Senior British Showjumping. Tel: 01353 727109 SHOWJUMPING Norfolk: Lime Kiln Farm EC; Showjumping League. Tel: 01328 878282 FRIDAY 14TH JULY SHOWJUMPING Suffolk: Topthorn Arena; Novice Evening Showjumping. Tel: 01449 711962 SATURDAY 15TH JULY DRESSAGE Suffolk: Broads EC; Halesworth & District RC Unaffiliated Dressage. Tel: 07974 141459 SHOWJUMPING Cambs: Houghton Hall EC; Unaffiliated Showjumping. Tel: 01353 727109 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Brook Farm EC; Unaffiliated Showjumping. Tel: 01708 687312 SHOWJUMPING Norfolk: Easton & Otley College; NSJC Junior British Showjumping. Tel: 07836 276290 SHOWJUMPING Suffolk: Topthorn Arena; Mini SHOW Suffolk: Framlingham Castle, Framlingham Horse Show. www.framlinghamhorseshow .co.uk

Showjumping. Tel: 01449 711962 SUNDAY 16TH JULY COMBINED TRAINING Essex: Wix EC; High Fen RC Combined Training.

DRESSAGE Norfolk: Lime Kiln Farm EC; Unaffiliated Dressage.

Tel: 01328 878282 DRESSAGE SuffolkBoyton Hall EC; Affiliated and Unaffiliated Dressage. Tel: 07881 802129 SHOWJUMPING Cambs: Houghton Hall EC; Senior British Showjumping. Tel: 01353 727109 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Brook Farm EC; Junior British Showjumping. Tel: 01708 687312 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Codham Park EC; Unaffiliated Showjumping Tel: 07769 907076 SHOWJUMPING Norfolk: Anvil Park Stud; Unaffiliated Cash Showjumping. Tel: 07879 881755 SHOWJUMPING Norfolk: Easton & Otley College; NSJC Senior British Showjumping. Tel: 07836 276290 SHOWJUMPING Suffolk: Topthorn Arena; Unaffiliated Showjumping. Tel: 01449 711962 MONDAY 17TH JULY DRESSAGE Essex: Brook Farm EC; Evening Dressage. Tel: 01708 687312 TUESDAY 18TH JULY SHOWJUMPING Essex: Codham Park EC; Senior British Showjumping Tel: 07769 907076 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Finchingfield EC; Clear Round

Showjumping. Tel: 01371 811881 WEDNESDAY 19TH JULY DRESSAGE Cambs: Houghton Hall EC; British Dressage. Tel: 01353 727109 DRESSAGE Suffolk: Topthorn Arena; British Dressage. Tel: 01449 711962 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Brook Farm EC; Evening Showjumping.

Tel: 01708 687312 SHOWJUMPING Norfolk: Anvil Park Stud; Unaffiliated Evening Showjumping. Tel: 07879 881755 SHOWJUMPING Suffolk: The Jays; Senior British Showjumping.

Tel: 01284 386014 THURSDAY 20TH JULY DRESSAGE Cambs: Houghton Hall EC; Unaffiliated Dressage.

Tel: 01353 727109 DRESSAGE Essex: Wix EC; Dressage Into – Ad Med. Tel: 01255 870744 DRESSAGE Suffolk: Easton Park Stud; Evening Unaffiliated Dressage. Tel: 07881 802129 SHOWJUMPING Norfolk: Lime Kiln Farm EC; Unaffiliated Showjumping League. Tel: 01328 878282 FRIDAY 21ST JULY SHOWJUMPING Suffolk: Topthorn Arena; Open Evening Showjumping. Tel: 01449 711962 SATURDAY 22ND JULY DRESSAGE Cambs: Houghton Hall EC; Unaffiliated Dressage.

Tel: 01353 727109 DRESSAGE Essex: Brook Farm EC; British Dressage. Tel: 01708 687312 SHOWJUMPING Beds: Twin Trees EC; Unaffiliated

Showjumping. Tel: 01767 627414 SHOWJUMPING Suffolk: The Jays; Mixed British Showjumping.

Tel: 01284 386014 SHOWJUMPING Suffolk: Topthorn Arena; Unaffiliated Showjumping. Tel: 01449 711962 SUNDAY 23RD JULY DRESSAGE Cambs: Fenning Farm EC; Unaffiliated Dressage. Tel: 01353 727109 DRESSAGE Cambs: Houghton Hall EC; British Dressage. Tel: 01353 727109 DRESSAGE Essex: Brook Farm EC; Unaffiliated Dressage. Tel: 01708 687312 DRESSAGE Essex: Codham Park EC; British Dressage Tel: 07769 907076 DRESSAGE Norfolk: Easton & Otley College; British Dressage.

Tel: 01603 731577 DRESSAGE Suffolk: GWC EC; Dressage. Tel: 01379 388743 EVENTER TRIAL Suffolk: Topthorn Arena; Eventer Trial. Tel: 01449 711962 JUMPCROSS Essex: Codham Park EC; JumpCross Training Tel: 07769 907076 SHOWING Essex: Harolds Park Farm EC; Showing Show. Tel: 01279 414310 SHOWJUMPING Beds: Twin Trees EC; Unaffiliated Showjumping. Tel: 01767 627414 MONDAY 24TH JULY DRESSAGE Essex: Shropland Hall EC; Unaffiliated Dressage. Tel: 01702 543377 Continued over page

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Your Showdate listings for... July/Aug 2017 Continued from previous page

College EC; British Showjumping.

Tel: 01234 708400 TUESDAY 25TH JULY SHOWJUMPING Cambs: SHOWJUMPING Essex: Codham Houghton Hall EC; Unaffiliated Park EC; Senior British Showjumping. Tel: 01353 Showjumping Tel: 07769 727109 907076 SHOWJUMPING Suffolk: Easton SHOWJUMPING Essex: Park Stud; Unaffiliated Finchingfield EC; Clear Round Showjumping. Tel: 07881 Showjumping. Tel: 01371 802129 811881 SUNDAY 30TH JULY WEDNESDAY 26TH JULY ARENA EVENTING Essex: SHOWJUMPING Essex: Brook Codham Park EC; Arena Eventing Farm EC; Evening Showjumping. Tel: 07769 907076 Tel: 01708 687312 DRESSAGE Essex: Brook Farm EC; THURSDAY 27TH JULY British Dressage. Tel: 01708 DRESSAGE Suffolk: Topthorn 687312 Arena; Unaffiliated Dressage. Tel: DRESSAGE Essex: Finchingfield 01449 711962 EC; Unaffiliated Dressage. Tel: SHOWJUMPING Cambs: 01371 811881 Houghton Hall EC; Senior British DRESSAGE Suffolk: Centaur Showjumping. Tel: 01353 Trust; Affiliated and Unaffiliated 727109 Dressage. Tel: 07881 802129 SHOWJUMPING Norfolk: Lime ONE DAY EVENT Beds: The Kiln Farm EC; Unaffiliated College EC; Unaffiliated One Day Showjumping League. Tel: 01328 Event. Tel: 01234 708400 878282 ONE DAY EVENT Essex: Harolds FRIDAY 28TH JULY Park Farm EC; Mini One Day DRESSAGE Essex: Brook Farm EC; Event. Tel: 01279 414310 British Dressage. Tel: 01708 SHOWJUMPING Cambs: 687312 Houghton Hall EC; Senior British SHOWJUMPING Suffolk: Showjumping. Tel: 01353 Topthorn Arena; Novice Evening 727109 Showjumping. Tel: 01449 SHOWJUMPING Norfolk: Lime 711962 Kiln Farm EC; Unaffiliated SATURDAY 29TH JULY Showjumping. Tel: 01328 DRESSAGE Essex: Brook Farm EC; 878282 Unaffiliated Dressage. Tel: 01708 SHOWJUMPING Suffolk: 687312 Topthorn Arena; Unaffiliated DRESSAGE Norfolk: Lime Kiln Showjumping. Tel: 01449 Farm EC; Affiliated and 711962 Unaffiliated Dressage. Tel: 01328 MONDAY 31ST JULY 878282 DRESSAGE Essex: Brook Farm EC; SHOW Suffolk: Topthorn Arena; Evening Dressage. Tel: 01708 Working Hunter Show. Tel: 687312 01449 711962 TUESDAY 1ST AUGUST SHOWJUMPING Beds: The FUN SHOW Essex: Harolds Park

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Farm EC; Children’s Fun Show.

Tel: 01279 414310 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Codham Park EC; Senior British Showjumping Tel: 07769 907076 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Finchingfield EC; Clear Round Showjumping. Tel: 01371 811881 WEDNESDAY 2ND AUGUST DRESSAGE Suffolk: Topthorn Arena; British Dressage. Tel: 01449 711962 SHOWJUMPING Beds: The College EC; British Showjumping.

Tel: 01234 708400 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Brook Farm EC; Evening Showjumping.

Tel: 01708 687312 THURSDAY 3RD AUGUST DRESSAGE Essex: Wix EC; Dressage Into – Ad Med. Tel: 01255 870744 SHOWJUMPING Beds: The College EC; Evening Clear Round Showjumping. Tel: 01234 708400 SHOWJUMPING Norfolk: Lime Kiln Farm EC; Unaffiliated Showjumping League. Tel: 01328 878282 FRIDAY 4TH AUGUST SHOWJUMPING Essex: Brook Farm EC; Senior British Showjumping. Tel: 01708 687312 SHOWJUMPING Norfolk: Anvil Park Stud; Summer Fun Showjumping. Tel: 07879 881755 SHOWJUMPING Suffolk: Topthorn Arena; Open Evening Showjumping. Tel: 01449 711962 SATURDAY 5TH AUGUST ARENA EVENTING Norfolk:

Anvil Park Stud; Unaffiliated Arena Eventing. Tel: 07879 881755 DRESSAGE Essex: Fletchers Farm Riding School; Unaffiliated Dressage. Tel: 01206 242210 SHOWJUMPING Beds: The College EC; British Showjumping.

Tel: 01234 708400 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Brook Farm EC; Junior British Showjumping. Tel: 01708 687312 SHOWJUMPING Suffolk: The Jays; Mixed British Showjumping.

Tel: 01284 386014 SHOWJUMPING Suffolk: Topthorn Arena; X-Pole Showjumping. Tel: 01449 711962 SUNDAY 6TH AUGUST DRESSAGE Beds: Twin Trees EC; Unaffiliated Dressage. Tel: 01767 627414 DRESSAGE Norfolk: Anvil Park Stud; Unaffiliated Dressage. Tel: 07879 881755 SHOWJUMPING Beds: The College EC; British Showjumping.

Tel: 01234 708400 SHOWJUMPING Cambs: Houghton Hall EC; Unaffiliated Showjumping. Tel: 01353 727109 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Brook Farm EC; Unaffiliated Showjumping. Tel: 01708 687312 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Codham Park EC; Unaffiliated Showjumping Tel: 07769 907076 SHOWJUMPING Suffolk: Topthorn Arena; Unaffiliated Showjumping. Tel: 01449 711962

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