Absolute Horse June 2016

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Everyone Can Leg Yield with Beverley Brightman Page 12

Lucinda Green Master Class Page 10

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REGULARS News 4 Your Comments 6 BHS Eastern Region News 8 14 Show Time!

36 Saddlery & Tack: Prep like a pro 39 Natural Horsemanship 52 Local Show Results 60 Vets in the Spotlight 62 Classifieds 64 Showdate Diary COMPETITIONS & GIVEAWAYS 35 Giveaways 37 Win Leather Therapy goodies

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18 FEATURES 10 Confidence Building with Lucinda Green 12 Ride Like: Beverley Brightman 18 Ride Like: Amy Stovold 20 Health & Welfare including Vetwatch: Why do horses need routine dentistry?

26 Nutrition: including - The Digestive System explained.

32 Bad Behaviour or Bad Feed Management?

40 Great Outdoors: Dealing with seasonal pests

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Ride Like: Hannah Biggs 39 Careers, education & training Reports

PHOTONEWS 54 Suffolk Hunt PC ODE: Ickworth Park 55 Arena Eventing: Poplar Park 56 St Edmunds RC Area Combined Training: Thorne Court 57 Jump Cross: Codham Park 58 Unaffiliated Showjumping: Codham Park 59 Tendring Hundred RC Showing Show: Weeley Showground

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The opinions and technical information in the articles are those of the authors.

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NEWS Emaciated pony is found in hatfield heath

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The RSPCA is appealing for information about a small bay pony found abandoned in large crop field in Essex on Wednesday 20th April.

A member of the public spotted the emaciated pony, who is thought to be just a year old, roaming alone around the enormous field near Matching Road, in Hatfield Heath. Anyone with any information is urged to contact the RSPCA on 0300 123 8018.

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POLOCROSS E RALLY TO B E HELD AT BRO OMFIELDS FA RM, EARLS COLN E ON TRAINING BY 12TH JUNE. IAIN HEATON , UKPA/UKCC INTERNATIO NAL POLOCROSSE COACH ASIST ED B EMMA JOSLIN , ENGLAND JU Y NIOR POLOCROSSE SQUAD MEM BER. TEL: 07802 325466

On Saturday 18th June six horse drawn carts will make their way through the streets of Norwich as they ceremonially deliver art works to different venues announcing the British Art Show 8’s arrival.

The Vestey family has confirmed that they will be hosting for the first time a British Eventing Horse Trial at a newly constructed course at Horseheath on 13th and 14th August.

The cross country course has been creatively laid out by BE Course Designer Tina Ure who is also the course designer and organiser of Little Downham Horse Trials held at Ely Eventing Centre.

Classes will be held for competitors at BE80(T), BE90 and BE100, and will include open sections. www.bdwp.co.uk

CELEBRATING 25 YEARS Resting Pets, the Essex based crematorium which incorporates Resting Horses, has cause for celebration as they reach the quarter-century milestone.

Said Kate Gemmill, Manager, “Our compassionate team welcomes all domestic pets from hamsters through to horses; helping their owners to give them the best possible send off.”

World Horse Welfare’s Invisible Horse Trail sculptures were revealed at Badminton Horse Trials recently.

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YOUR COMMENT

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So, to celebrate this landmark occasion we asked our acebook fans... “What's been your biggest achievement over the last 25 years...” as usual, the best comment wins themselves a pair of Ariat breeches!

Gaelann East: Lots of competition bests on the new ex racer boy but biggest achievement is not giving up on our troubled one and to now be back on board and having fun.

Bex Cross: Plenty of wonderful memories to treasure with my own horses but helping others reach personal goals and achieving with their horses is such a privilege.

Whether it’s helping them get their first rosette or helping a nervous rider enjoy their horse - so great to join them in their achievements too.

Carrie Munro: My biggest achievement in the last 25 years it must have been my first ever one day event on my 5-year-old Olaf!

Even though I had one refusal round the course at the end I just cried like I’d won Badminton! It was the happiest moment of my life... I felt unstoppable! All this means so much to me! And I’m only 13!

Anna De’Ath: My biggest achievement in 25 years would have to be all the memories I have made and are still making with our horses and ponies, just to have them here happy and healthy, 2 of

Christine Playle: My biggest AND BEST achievement was managing to get my first horse after years of riding other people’s, at the age of 60. I've had him ten years now. He's been a champion in the show ring, a star on sponsored rides, a wonderful safe hack and confidence giver to less experienced horses and is now teaching my grandchildren to ride.

them have taught me most of what I know and are now 27 and 25!

Chantelle Harrison: My greatest achievement has been introducing my daughter, Rosabella to ponies.

At just 4-years-old she’s already accomplished so much with her Shetland Tinkerbell since beginning her competing career at just age 2!

She has a Think Pink championship under her belt, numerous other in-hand showing championships, showjumping wins at 30cm and successful Pony Club outings! She’s my inspiration to keep going when things get tough with my mare!

Becky Burns: Not giving up after losing my confidence completely following a nasty fall thanks to 2 wonderful friends and an amazing pony called Pepper.

Sharon Long: Would be after getting a horse to just hack out on after a bad accident (I never wanted to jump again) and totally

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Andie Getvoldsen: Breeding from once in a lifetime horse, producing him from foal to 4year-old... being brave enough to sell him so he can reach his potential and then hearing that he has been accepted onto the Equine Pathway. Bursting with pride and maybe shed a few happy tears. Fingers crossed for what the future holds. loosing confidence and finding the best instructor ever going on to do our first ever BE competition and then advancing to novice BE. And also jumping and getting placed at the Norfolk Show. I still have the horse although he is retired he will always have a place with me, I owe him everything for getting my confidence back I may well have given up without him...

And my instructor who is now teaching me on a new horse....

Serah Goldsworthy: Prelim dressage win at first Affiliated competition after years of bad health 87.37% February 2016 better than winning the lottery!

And all thanks to my two best friends ever! Helen Chrispin and Helen Willingale.

Tegan White: Keep getting back on my boy even when he snapped my collar bone resulting in surgery to have a metal plate inserted. My confidence was destroyed but my other boy got that back on track and now we have qualified for the

Sunshine Tours at Hickstead. I do love my horses. Life would be boring without them.

Claire Thompson-Kitchen: My biggest acheivement is competing in the ring after 25 years of being a groom and mother to my two lovely children and winning the class made me feel proud as punch and my children were my grooms for the day.

Geraldine Rand: Not coming from a horsey background and having a daughter with a passion to jump, and very little money, the greatest thing has been the work we have put in, including learning to tow, drive a lorry, take ponies that have done nothing, found in fields, for 30 seconds in the ring when the commentator said, “and these are your National Champions, your final 10,” seeing her as 1 of only 2 double clears.

And continuing on now hoping to do the same with horses.

Janet Bradshaw: Taking up eventing at the age 49 on a Connemara bought for my son to

Vikki Atherton: On the 30th April my new boy, who I had only owned for 7 weeks, went Supreme of Show at GWC EC. It was amazing, I’d waited my whole life to do that well showing. And my new partner Moly and I managed it. Just amazing, so proud of my new horse he’s the horse of my dreams.

Vicky Archer: My horse I got for my 21st birthday has taught me everything. We've evented, dressaged and even shown at Hoys. He’s even taken me side saddle to be placed at Royal International. Even at 18 he was Reserve Supreme at Equifest. At 21 he won at Royal Three Counties. He’s 24 and is now retired in the field and looks after my babies. My biggest achievement was going into a field full of yearlings and picking a shy little black Colt to be my horse of a lifetime and forever. hack and going to Badminton with him in 2014 and 2015 finishing 27th.

Lisa Spence: My biggest achievement - Fidget homebred out of Ab Fab from foal to intermediate eventer, she is 9years-old and has been totally home produced by myself and my amazing trainer, Anna Wilks. We have so far completed two CIC one stars, have jumped numerous foxhunters and have competed successfully at medium dressage.

We are hoping to go to Houghton next week to do our first CCI long format one star, and I am in desperate need of a pair of white breeches to wear with my top hat and tails, they just don't look right with beige. So so hope you can help.

Abbi Barnard: Winning at Horse of the Year Show on homebred Bluebridge Beftolucci in 2001. With a Whitaker in second what made it all the more special was that I’d qualified his brother Bluebridge Broadway for the same class and had to decide which one to compete, made the right choice although I’m sure he’d have done just as well. Bertolucci sadly passed away a while ago retired in his field but his brother still thinks he shouldn’t be retired!

Star Winner Fiona Ford My biggest achievement (apart from having my daughter) was to make the step from working full time in the city to setting up and running my own yard and business. Five years ago I left a fabulously well paid job, moved house to our farm in Suffolk and set up our riding business. No income, no rule book and no restrictions. It was quite daunting! Fast forward 5 years and I now run a very successful teaching yard, am a qualified freelance instructor and have a stream of happy clients and horses. I love my job and couldn’t imagine doing anything else xx 7

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BHS EASTERN REGION NEWS

Bhs Eastern Region Awards Training Bursaries

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ive bursaries of £200 each have been awarded to BHS members in the Eastern region to help them achieve their equestrian ambitions.

The bursaries were available across a range of categories, including professional (for those working in the horse industry), student (for those studying within the BHS exam system), competitor (for those whose main focus is competing), amateur (for the ‘everyday’ rider and horse owner) and rider only (for the rider who does not own their own horse). A high number of applications were received and bursaries were awarded to those who demonstrated enthusiasm and commitment to their professional or personal riding development.

The winners are: Professional: Gail

West, Student: Kathryn Knock, Competitor: Rachel Lawson, BHS or BRC Member Amateur: Jennie Keable and Rider Only: Bobbie Aughton.

The bursaries pay to assist with training costs with BHS instructors or to pay towards the BHS professional exams.

Gail West, winner of the Professional category, used her bursary towards her BHS Intermediate Teaching Test qualification. Gail works full time running her freelance instructor business Gail West Equestrian and teaches at BHS approved riding school The Stables Equestrian Centre in Wilstead, Bedford. “I think it's really important that as instructors/coaches we continue to learn and develop and keep up to date with the latest research and findings for the welfare of the horse and value for money for our

clients,” says Gail.

Rachel Laws, winner of the Competitor category, used her bursary for lessons with Jonathan Chapman BHSI. Rachel is a keen rider with a passion for eventing.

“I am lucky to have two talented and sensitive horses and I continually have to improve my riding to do them justice,” says Rachel, “the bursary money will help me to access quality instruction and expertise so as to maximise their talent, keep them fit and healthy, and enable us to progress. Next season my aim is to move both horses up a level safely and confidently, and gain those all important placings!”

Kathryn Knock, winner of the Student category, has been working towards her BHS exams following a loss of confidence as a child. Kathryn says, “The Bursary will enable me to continue my

BHS Bedfordshire & Cambridgeshire were thrilled to host Sylvia Loch on Sunday 24th April. The event programme covered ‘An Introduction to the Classical Seat’ and focused on three main areas: On the Seat, The Reins and Bend and Lateral Work. The event featured four BHS members and their horses followed by a demo from Sylvia and her Lusitano stallion Prazer. Two lucky volunteers were then plucked out of the audience for a Schoolmaster Lesson onboard Prazer! The event took place at Lucky BHS Member riding Syliva's stallion Houghton Hall Equestrian Centre and was well attended with an audience of over one hundred people.

Sylvia Loch is an equestrian writer who specialises in classical dressage, and is the author of The Balanced Horse and The Classical Rider. Sylvia is the only Accredited Portuguese trainer in the UK and was recently honoured to receive the Commander of the Order of Merit from the Ambassador of Portugal. Sylvia founded the Lusitano Breed Society of Great Britain in 1982 and the Classical Riding Club, who will be celebrating their 21st Anniversary this year. www.classicalriding.co.uk

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training, firstly to re-sit the lunging part of my stage 2 exam and then to train towards my PTT and Stage 3. I would like to specialise in teaching nervous horse riders as I feel that I could help them having truly been there, conquered that, got the Tshirt!”

Jennie Keable, winner of the BHS or BRC Member Amateur category, used her bursary towards lessons with her instructor Annabelle Bloch at Annabelles Equestrian. “We are working hard on our flatwork,” says Jennie, “and improving our canters. Though I do feel I need Annabelle to stand by the side of the arena when we are competing, as we never get the same canter in a dressage test as we do when Winnie knows that Annabelle is about!” Jennie has qualified for the second round of UK Riders Intro Dressage this year with her mare Winnie.

Bobbie Aughton, winner of the Rider Only category, used her bursary for lessons at Newton Hall Equestrian Centre in Ipswich, Suffolk. Bobbie says, “The ability to do more riding has paid off as I won a competition recently!”

Bobbie is also involved with The Pony Club and has become part of the examination team at Newton Hall.

Applications for the Eastern Region 2016 training bursaries will be opening soon. Check the East of England area of the BHS website for more details.

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1st May the first warm day of Spring, heralded the early morning opening of the equestrian access into the Country Park.

Original designs for equestrian access into the park were submitted by Jane, Sue and Sue Jeggo way back in 2006 but claims that the access bridge was not suitable for horses (as it did not meet current equestrian standards) meant that access for the horses was dropped by the planning teams. Riders only became aware of this decision years later. Lynda then took up the case and established that the bridge was suitable because it was to standard when it was constructed. Then the challenge began to find the correct authority to confirm the status. This was finally achieved with the help and support of Alison Balfour-Lynn, BHS RABO East.

As all access on the park is permissive, agreement had to be gained from the landowners, Grosvenor Gt. Britain and Ireland and the managers, the Wildlife Trust. Andrew Sharpe of Grosvenor turned out to be the ‘Man from Delmonte’ and he said ‘Yes’!

Becky Green, the newly appointed Wildlife Trust warden enthusiastically welcomed the inclusion of horses on the park Rachel Liam an d Ed

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Trumpington Meadows Country park From left: Jane Greatorex founder and Honorary President of Shelford & District Bridleways Group (SDBG), Lynda Warth BHS CABO Cambridgeshire, Sarah Lummis SDBG Chair, Becky Green Park Warden, Wildlife Trust and Sue Rogers, Swavesey Bridleways Group

and has worked with Lynda and Andrew to plot, mark and prepare the route of wonderful tracks around the Hauxton side of the park which are now available to riders. Plans are already in place to provide access on the Granchester side of the park later in the year when the route becomes safe from the construction work. This will provide a much needed link between the Haslingfield bridleways and Great Shelford permissive network of bridleways with the Trumpington Farms’ Granchester permissive bridleways creating a circular route.

The park access may become even more important if the plans for the new Western Orbital Transport link go ahead in 2020 as Lynda has already highlighted the need for the designs to include a bridleway.

Although it took a while, we now have a safe, off road facility for riders and the BHS Cambs team have established a working partnership with the Wildlife Trust both at Trumpington Meadows and the Great Fen project. SDBG

and BHS Cambs will be supporting Becky and the Wildlife Team with a stall on 11th June at the official opening of the Country Park and the BHS at a Gt.

Fen event in July.

Huge thanks and congratulations to everyone involved – it was worth all the effort!

SUMMER TRAINING DATES 1 June: Equine Lecture, ‘Through the keyholerecent advances in minimally invasive surgery’ One of the series of lectures by and held at the Royal Veterinary College, Hertfordshire, AL9 7TA. Email cpd@rvc.ac.uk to book a place.

14 June: Flat and Jumping Clinic, With Caroline Meads BHSI at Forest Edge Arena, Drymere, Swaffham, PE37 8AS. Open to any level of horse and rider.

26 June: Improve your Trailer reversing skills, Potsford Farm, Wickham Market Road, Woodbridge Suffolk.

19-22 July: BHS Adult Summer Camp, Edge Arena, Drymere, Swaffham, PE37 8AS. More info and download the booking form from website.

For more details please contact: Janet Holmes, BHS Regional Manager on 07808 141076 or janet.holmes@bhs.org.uk www.bhs.org.uk

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SPECIAL FEATURE

CONFIDENCE

BUILDING

pETpLAN MAsTERCLAss wITh LUCINDA GREEN

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his month Absolute Horse has teamed up with Petplan Equine– specialist equine insurer that supports the Petplan Masterclass Series with Lucinda Green.

The Masterclass Series aims to give both horse and rider combinations a confidence boost, as well as helping them sharpen their reactions so they can enjoy safe and enjoyable cross country riding.

Sessions last about two hours and start with steering, focusing and footwork exercises. These help to develop communication and confidence for both horse and rider before taking on a cross country course.

Lucinda gives us a run-down of the types of exercises she works through to boost confidence and build assurance for riders and their horses:

Before we start Communication between horse and rider is the foundation of safe cross country riding. Use your 2030 minute warm up to make sure you are both listening to each other. Start with small jumps and build up to larger ones slowly.

Ensure your horse doesn’t have the option to run out or stop.

With small fences you can rein

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back if a horse stops and ask again. Always remember to progress slowly and sensibly making sure you both enjoy it.

The fences • Skinnies – this type of fence saw many refusals and run outs when it was introduced more widely into cross country courses.

Using them in training is really useful to develop communication between you and your horse.

Keep him focused and have your legs wrapped around him – I call this “putting him in the tube” you then approach at a steady pace, in walk if the jump is small enough and make sure your horse can see through to the other side. Stay sitting up to keep him and yourself in balance at the same time.

• Ditches – famously a rider

frightener! A ditch represents a crack in the ground of which horses are naturally wary. Start in walk with narrow ditches and slowly build to bigger ones. Let your horse see the ditch by allowing him to stretch his neck.

Keep your fingers elastic in the reins, you may have to slip them a little for him to see it. But be ready just in case he nips out. It’s important he sees and understands what he is doing to build up trust. Sit tight when he says he’s going to jump but be ready to kick! However, it’s important not to kick from 100 metres out; or he will speed up and won’t have time to look or think.

• Drops and steps – horses should learn early to climb up and drop down banks as well as go over undulating ground to

Drops and steps

develop balance and confidence.

When you first introduce a bank make it small and walk up it several times before turning and coming down at the same place.

As a rider it’s important to maintain your balance, so be ready to lean back and open your fingers. Make sure you allow the horse to stretch his head and neck through all stages of the bank.

Practice in all three paces – but never fast – most horses prefer to be in trot before dropping down banks or off a step.

Skinnies

Ditches

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Water

• Water – it’s natural for horses to be wary of water. When training it’s often good to be in a group with confident horses and walk in and out of the water together and then trot and canter through before introducing a jump. It’s important to do this so the horse learns how it feels when the water splashes onto his tummy and his eyes! In principal the technique is the same as for riding drops and banks (see above). Only start jumping directly into water when you know your horse has developed confidence. Even the most advanced horses will benefit from playing in water, walking trotting and cantering in and out of it.

• Corners – The key to riding corners is not to let your horse run out otherwise they will quickly learn that a side door exists. Start with poles and upright stands, and then move to small fixed fences. Imagine the corner is very like a skinny and starting from the narrow end, mentally measure four feet towards the inside, put a mental image of a flag there and aim to jump within this area.

Provided your horse has seen the jump and you keep him straight, in front of your leg and balanced, it’s no trickier than a skinny.

Practise without wings and don’t

Corners

allow him to run out. If you find your horse jumps or bulges to the narrower side, approach with a strong outside leg and slight flexion towards the bulge as this will help him straighten.

Riding a course When riding a course it is just you and your horse, there is no instructor telling you what to do.

Ride with your head and don’t forget to feel the messages coming from your horse. In the last few strides before a fence he may be asking you a question, ride positively forward and always be ready for him to change his mind at the last second.

Each jump should be ridden as an individual then linked together as a course.

Most importantly enjoy it!

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TUTORIAL

Ride like...

BEVERLEY BRIGHTMAN

INTERNATIONAL DRESSAGE RIDER AND TRAINER, BEVERLEY BRIGHTMAN, TELLS US HOW USING LEG YIELD CAN BENEFIT ANY HORSE AND RIDER, NOT JUST THOSE THAT DO DRESSAGE.

Everyone can leg yield

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nyone on any horse or pony can do a leg yield. Leg yield is a movement where the horse moves forward and sideways at the same time.

This movement can be used in a variety of circumstances, not just in the dressage arena. For example, if out hacking and your horse is scared of a particular object such as a flapping plastic bag, the easiest way to get past it safely would be to turn the head away from the object and push his body towards it in a leg yield, therefore passing the scary bag without jumping into oncoming traffic.

To teach your horse leg yield, first

A good leg yield

The ‘banana’ effect

of all practice straight lines in walk. Once this is achieved, then you ask your horse to go sideways by putting your inside leg on just behind the girth and push him away from this leg in the opposite direction. This movement, when correctly ridden, keeps the horse parallel to the track

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or with the forehand slightly in advance.

The horse should have a very slight bend to the inside which is created by the inside hand and the outside hand supports the shoulder and stops the horse falling sideways. This is a common fault in leg yield where the horse falls sideways in the shape of a banana!

This is more likely to happen on the side that the horse likes to

The horse’s quarters move across more than the shoulders

bend more. It is much easier to keep the horse parallel on the horse’s stiffer side as he will not curl away from your leg. However, sometimes what happens is that

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Beverley giving a lesson

Avoid shifting your body which will unbalance your horse

the horse moves away too much from the leg and the quarters move across more than the shoulders.

This can be corrected by pushing the horse over with the lower leg further forward, taking the whole body across, not just the quarters.

Once you have achieved your leg yields in walk, then try it in trot.

You may find this easier as the horse’s moment of suspension will help carry him sideways.

A common rider error in leg yield is that in the enthusiasm to take the horse sideways, the rider’s body slides over to the outside.

This will unbalance the horse and

make it extremely difficult to go sideways. The rider must try to keep their weight into the inside stirrup whilst pushing the horse across.

When I teach this movement I stand at one end of the arena, either directly in front or behind the horse so that I can see the straightness (or lack of it) and inform the rider.

When practicing on your own and if your arena has mirrors, you will find them invaluable.

If this is not possible and you do not have an arena, you can still practice your leg yields. For example, if you are in the field you

can use the hedge or fence as the track, look up and ahead of you and feel the horse go sideways rather than looking at it.

If you are out hacking and on a suitable track, you can practice moving over from one side of the track to the other whilst remaining parallel to the edge.

I hope that many of you will now have a go at this important movement which is all about control of your horse’s body as well as your own. Whether you are aspiring to be a Grand Prix

dressage rider or just love hacking around our beautiful English countryside, control is essential!

For further information on Beverley’s sponsor, HorseHage, please call 01803 527257 or visit www.horsehage.co.uk where you can also find a new competition which includes a lesson with Beverley as one of the prizes.

Using mirrors to help get it right

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SHOW TIME!

HINTS • SHOPPING • EVENTS • UPDATES • Bolesworth International organisers are delighted to announce Equerry Horse Feeds as title sponsor of this year's headline grand prix showjumping class, which will have a bumper prize fund of almost £60,000. www.bolesworth international.com

Win Arena Mirrors!

...and for the first time, there will be a Ladies Day at this years event!

Freddie Parker are giving one lucky person the chance to win two shirts on their website! www.freddieparker.com

The Box Office for the Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials from 1st to 4th September is open! www.burghley-horse.co.uk

Freddie Parker have teamed up with a top London fashion stylist to create a one off couture hat made entirely out of their shirt fabric!

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Mirrors for Training is delighted to announce the launch of a new competition that will run until the end of September.

The prize on offer is four high quality Professional Arena Mirrors that the team will also install at the winner’s premises.

To enter the competition, just email info@mirrorsfortraining.co.uk and explain why you should be chosen as the winner and how winning the mirrors would be of benefit to you.

Horse & Country TV’s new reality show, Blue Chip All Star Academy premieres on Sunday 12th June.

This month sees volunteer week running from 1st-12th June.

Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA), in partnership with Hoof, the British Equestrian Federation’s (BEF) participation programme launched the Accessibility Mark scheme to encourage those who do not already partake in www.rda.org.uk equestrian activities or would not usually have the opportunity to do so, to experience the many benefits that riding can bring. Without volunteers many clubs and events would cease to exist but for many people giving up their free time can also be incredibly rewarding.

Join in the fun with the free Showing Register Train-Show-Rewards app. Post your training goals and results to receive online rosettes, sashes and awards. Check out all your awards on 'My Awards Wall' and share with your friends. You don’t even need to be a member of TSR. Download the app from TSR website. www.theshowingregister.co.uk

Haygain is delighted to sponsor the stable area and new Working Hunter Grand Prix classes at Equifest 2016. www.haygain.com

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pRodUCTs • GEAR •

Harry Hall is thrilled to announce a major and unique new safety initiative - the Harry Hall Serious About Safety tour.

The SAS Tour operates from a horse box that’s been converted into a state-of-the-art mobile safety centre.

The lorry will tour over 30 saddleries and shows nationwide this year. It will be staffed by trained fitters offering a completely FREE opportunity to check your safety equipment.

Those in our area are: 5th June: Happy Horse Saddlery, Melton IP12 1LT; 18th June: Broadland Country Sports, Great Yarmouth NR29 4PT; 9th July: Chandlers, Stamford PE9 3DW; 16th July: Ingatestone Saddlery, Margaretting CM4 0ES; 27th August: N and J Heavy Horses, Beccles NR34 8HJ; 28th August: Long Melford Saddlery, Sudbury CO10 9LQ; TBC: GJW Titmuss, Wheathampstead AL4 8RG.

The Mark Davies Injured Riders Fund is holding a very special charity lunch at the Equestrian.Com Hickstead Derby Meeting on Friday 24th June.

The ticket not only includes a freshly prepared gourmet lunch with a glass of prosecco in a private hospitality room and grandstand overlooking the main arena, but also a day pass to the Members Enclosure, morning coffee with pastries, afternoon tea and cakes and car pass. www.mdirf.co.uk/shop

Tickets are on sale for Olympia, The London International Horse Show which is coming back bigger and better than ever from 13th to 19th December! www.olympiahorseshow.com

TopspEC NEWS TopSpec is once again sponsoring the prestigious Supreme Pretty Polly Ridden Championship at the North of England Summer Pony Show.

The championship takes place on 9th July at Arena UK. Last year’s winner Louvaine Rooney and Megan Cookson

TopSpec enter their second year of sponsorship of the Medium Open and Medium Restricted series with the finals taking place at the Hayley Watson-Greaves and WG Rubins Nite British Dressage National Championships – 15th to 18th September at Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire.

TopSpec are delighted to be sponsoring the BSPS Working Hunter Pony classes at this month’s Royal International Horse Show.

The North Yorkshire-based company will sponsor the 133cm WHP class, the 143cm WHP class, the 153cm WHP class and the BSPS Supreme Working Hunter Championships at the Hickstead venue.

Ring 5 will host the TopSpec Working Hunter Pony classes, which will see numerous top combinations from around the country go head to head as they compete for the TopSpec BSPS Working Hunter Pony Championship title.

Ride round the UK! 'Ride for Retraining' is a nationwide initiative to mark the 25th Anniversary of The British Thoroughbred Retraining Centre, Britain's biggest Centre dedicated to the retraining and rehoming of racehorses.

To celebrate the BTRC’s Silver Jubilee, the Centre is hoping to raise £100,000 to increase the size of the yard from 40 boxes to 80.

To take part in Ride for Retraining simply visit the BTRC website sign up to ride and donate £10. www.thetrc.co.uk

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SHOW TIME! GOT A BRIGHT BAY BUT NOT SURE IF HE SHOULD WEAR GREY OR MAYBE A DUN WHICH YOU WANT TO DRESS UP IN COLOUR FOR A BIT OF FUN? ALISON NYE-WARDEN MD AND PERSONAL SHOPPER FOR PREMIUM ONLINE RETAILER DRESSAGE DELUXE GIVES SOME SHADE ADVICE FOR THIS SUMMER’S BIGGEST EQUESTRIAN STYLE TREND OF ‘COLOUR COMPLIMENTING’ YOUR HORSE!

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As Dressage Deluxe's buyer, I try and pick rider wear collections and horse attire which compliment each other, making it easier to shop for this look.

We even have a 'matching must haves' section on our website to help you colour co-ordinate your horse. If you want advice on complimenting you or your horse with colour we also offer a free personal shopping service, where you can email us questions/photos etc. and we can

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help you colour your horse and you beautifully!

Bay (dark/light) Dark Bays Go for acid bright colours, yellow, pillar box red, purple and pink looks fab. Chocolate also looks great.

Light Bay Gold, yellow and navy - red can look stunning on a bright bay but it really depends on the tone of the bay’s coat as to the tone of

red e.g: dark red or pillar box red.

Chestnut Avoid red or pink - choose navy, green, royal blue.

Grey - Dark Grey Acid colours and most colours work well - easiest colour to match. Avoid very pale pastels as they will just be lost and look washed out.

Coloured Keep colours bold but avoid something with too much pattern or print going on - pick classic bold rich colours depending on piebald or skewbald and where his darker patches are i.e. a mostly chestnut head would suit mostly chestnut colours as above or white head think along for grey suggestions.

Dun Plum, gold, black. Avoid acid brights.

Palomino Gold, plum, purple and chocolate brown.

Black horses Go wild! Bright yellows, oranges, in fact anything goes!

• Don’t do head to toe in one shade - break up a bright with a dark flash of colour and dark with a bright injection of colour.

• Mix up a palette of brights in

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Add some colour and sparkle with a bling browband

your horse’s clothing, if you are feeling bold. A red and an orange look stunning together and lime and lemon look hot to trot on a dark bay or black horse.

• I prefer to pick just a 'hint' of colour' when it comes to my own choice of outfit as opposed to a big block of colour, so look for complimentary colour trims which pick out your horse's colours on jackets, sleeves and through print, pattern or stripes.

• If your horse is a stunning redhead and you are a fair skinned maiden, it may be that what will suit your horse won't suit you, so pick up the perfect colour tone for your horse then through your own outfit pick up on elements through a stripe, trim or print, but keep that shade away from your face and

Alison showing how a bright pop of yellow can look fantatic on a dark bay

Colour can be bright and fun this summer

upper part of your body i.e. not directly against your skin Finally, if you are still unsure which colours would suit your horse, pop to your nearest DIY store and grab some paint colour charts. Holding them against your horse's coat will determine which spectrum of the colour chart suit him best and you can also double check they will work for you if you are looking to take this look through to your own riding wardrobe.

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TUTORIAL

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Then why not hire a trailer!

Our Ifor Williams Eventa M with living is available for hire from just £99 per day which makes it very affordable as there is no initial outlay for a new trailer, and you use it only when you need it.

The team at Agroco will present the trailer to you in an immaculate condition, and you will have peace of mind knowing that the upkeep and servicing is done by us. Plus you will have no issues with finding somewhere to store it, and we provide you with a hitchlock to keep the trailer secure.

The Ifor Williams Eventa M can accommodate two horses up to 16.2hh and this particular trailer comes in the gold spec and includes: • TV/DVD • Hot Water • Electric Fridge • Thermostat Heater • 1 x 12v Socket • Outside Tap • Saddle Rack • Rug Rack • Front Window • Side Window • Head Locker We can appreciate that buying a horse trailer is a big investment and that one trailer does not necessarily fit all.

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by Nick Ruffle of Agroco Trailers - Ifor Williams Distributor for Suffolk

‘Try before you buy’ with Agroco Trailers!

Quite simply – you hire one of our Ifor Williams trailers (which includes the Eventa Trailer with Living) for the day or a weekend and see how you get on with it, and how confident you feel towing it before actually investing in one of your own. We will refund the cost of the hire to you if you decide to buy a new one from us.

This gives you the opportunity to find out how the trailer suits you and your horse. Our trailers tow extremely well, have great ventilation for your horse and an outstanding build quality giving you peace of mind that your horse is in the safest environment on the road.

For more details call us on 01473 657571 or visit www.agrocotrailers.co.uk engineering, we have continued to set the standard both in the UK and throughout much of Europe.

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lways allow plenty of time to get to your competition and check the traffic reports before leaving to avoid delays. Allowing time to warm up is key for both mind and muscles and if he only needs 25 minutes as opposed to 45 – then you have time to stop and run through the test one last time in your head.

Make sure you have a good idea of where you are going. Sounds

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GETTING FRUSTRATED WITH YOUR DRESSAGE MARKS? WANT TO TURN THOSE 4’S INTO 8S? HERE INTERNATIONAL DRESSAGE & EQUETECH SPONSORED RIDER AMY STOVOLD SHARES HER TOP TIPS FOR INCREASING YOUR SCORES THIS SUMMER.

with class! simple. Having a caller is fine (except at Championships) but when you have to contend with aeroplanes and windy days and such like, these can all interfere with your hearing, so ensure you know your test! Knowing exactly where your markers are is also key.

Such a lot of marks are lost through riders not riding the movements to the markers, so make sure you are a perfectionist with your shapes and sizes, as these make real difference to your marks.

Always make an effort with your turn out – a well-presented horse and rider might not win you the class but I think it’s only courteous to the Judge (who has given up his or her time for little if no money).

We always plait the horses and I’m lucky to have Equetech as a sponsor so I always look well-turned out too!

If you have a spooky horse and his spooks are affecting your marks, look for any training or competitions, which will present scary things, such as white markers and flowerpots. Avoiding the problem will just make it bigger in your mindset as opposed to actually working through issues like this in the arena.

Think of these outings as training exercises as opposed to gaining points and whilst your marks might suffer, in the long term it will give you the winning edge when it comes to bigger or championship shows, where they will be common place. Remember, you also have at least a minute after the bell goes, so use it – make sure your horse sees anything you think could make him spooky, including the judges hiding in their box or car.

Practise elements of tests in your everyday schooling at home.

Ride 20 metre circles, 15 metre circles and give and take the reins in canter are all movements, which if ridden regularly will become much easier in a test situation.

Look through all the various tests at your level and incorporate those movements into your regular schooling. Have regular training as much as you can afford, so things like your posture, straightness and effectiveness doesn’t fall by the wayside as you focus on your horse. Videoing

yourself regularly in the saddle is also a good way to review your position and make mental notes to improve going forward.

Finally, remember to breathe! Going around holding your breath and being scared stiff won’t get the best out of your horse – so relax and enjoy – the more you and your horse get out, the less scary it will be! Good Luck! www.equetech.com

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HEALTH & WELFARE

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Kathy Gardiner BSc (Hons) BVM&S MRCVS

BROOKE EQUINE CLINIC Bungay Road, Brooke, Norfolk NR15 1DX Tel: 01508 558 228 www.chapelfieldvets.co.uk

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orses teeth erupt continuously throughout their lives, erupting at a rate of approximately 2mm a year.

Equine teeth are designed for long periods of grazing on rough pasture for up to fourteen hours a day; in this natural environment the natural circular action of grazing brings the chewing surface of the opposing teeth into contact and this causes the teeth to wear down evenly.

The cheek teeth of young horses have a large amount of 'reserve crown' below the gum, these teeth will gradually erupt into the mouth to make up for the wearing down of the grinding surface of the tooth.

The feeding patterns employed by horse owners nowadays mean horses often graze for much shorter times, and the hard food and softer roughage we replace the rough grazing with alter the horses pattern of mastication resulting in uneven wear of the surfaces, which causes sharp points to develop on the edges of the tooth surface which can cause ulceration of the cheeks and tongue.

Riding also requires the horse to carry a bit and to respond to aids via his mouth and so comfort within the mouth becomes vitally important. Because we feed and care for our equines so well they are also living considerably longer than they would have done in their natural state and consequently aged horses often outlive their teeth often meaning

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we have to try to preserve their dental function for as long as we can.

Routine dental Examination Routine dental examination should always involve a dental gag or speculum, most commonly a Hausman’s type gag will be used.

A complete examination of the horse’s mouth should include examination of all dental surfaces and soft tissues within the mouth as well as assessment of the oral cavity and jaw including examination of the cheeks, the tongue, the hard and soft palate, the lips and commissures of the lips, the gingiva, sub mandibular lymph nodes and the TMJ – Temporo Mandibular Joint. The examiner will also be looking for broken, missing or supernumerary (extra) teeth as well as for sign of dental pathology or infection.

Horses teeth are numbered using the triaden system, thus a systematic exam of the mouth and teeth can be carried out and this information is noted in a dental chart or record which can be referred to for future examinations. The examiner will use a dental mirror and head torch to examine all surfaces of the teeth, examining the dental pulps and infundibulum and sometimes probing to see if these are diseased or damaged.

The aim of dental treatment is to make the horse’s mouth comfortable and pain free, enabling them to eat and perform ridden work; leaving as much of the normal anatomy as possible.

This is mostly achieved by the correction of sharp enamel points and reduction of dental overgrowths that will occur naturally in the horse’s mouth.

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d routine dentistry? when does My horse Need A dental?

Indications you horse needs a dental can include problems eating such as dropping food (quidding) or accumulation of balls of food in the cheeks, slow eating or making noises whilst eating. Oral pain can be another concern; this can be exhibited when tacking up, during bitting or noseband tightening, or when being ridden. Horses may head shake or resent bit contact or lean heavily on one rein. Other symptoms of dental issues include foul smelling nasal discharge which can occur due to dental or sinus infection, weight loss, inappetance or even colic or choke.

The first thorough dental examination and rasping should occur between 18 months to 2 years of age. Young horses can have surprisingly sharp teeth and it is wise to make the mouth comfortable prior to bitting and backing. Horses will shed 12 cheek teeth caps (baby teeth) and 12 incisor caps and erupt 36 or more permanent teeth before the age of 5. This activity frequently means that there are sharp or loose teeth in the young mouth and 6 monthly examinations are advisable. The frequency of dental examinations varies according to individual needs but as a general rule of thumb more frequent examinations are necessary in younger animals.

In mature horses often annual visits are sufficient to keep the mouth comfortable however some horses need more frequent

care, particularly if there are any anatomical abnormalities of growth. When horses reach old age it is very important not to be too aggressive when rasping in order to preserve what grinding surface area remains in the mouth.

In old age constant tooth eruption eventually results in some teeth wearing completely out. For this reason, management of old horses sometimes involves checking for loose or obviously diseased teeth. wolf Teeth Around 30% of horses have wolf teeth, they are more common in geldings than mares. Wolf teeth are residual molars and are present just in front of the horses first premolar, most commonly in the two upper arcades but they can be present in all four arcades, although this is rare.

Most wolf teeth do not cause problems, traditionally riders considered them a potential cause of bitting problems. When wolf teeth are taken out it is usually because of this historical dislike for them rather than any demonstrable problems. Having said that wolf teeth can sometimes be sharp or malerupted and these might pinch the Diastema before

cheek with bit pressure, so are better to be removed. Removal of wolf teeth is sometimes simple and sometimes difficult and will require sedation by a veterinary surgeon and the administration of local nerve blocks. The three main reasons to remove wolf teeth are; lower arcade wolf teeth, as these sit in the bars of the mouth where the bit should naturally sit; wolf teeth that are mal-erupted or sitting in an abnormal position in the mouth, blind or fractured wolf teeth should also be removed as both can cause dental pain. Blind wolf teeth are those that have not fully erupted through the gum, this means there is sensitive tissue overlying the teeth and pressure on these will cause the horse discomfort and removal is the best way to prevent this. diastemata Diastemata are inappropriate gaps between the cheek teeth; they are associated with periodontal disease and are a cause of severe oral pain in horses. They most frequently involve the most caudal two mandibular interdental spaces.

The 6 cheek teeth of the horse should act as a single grinding unit Diastema cleaned

Vet’s Profile Kathy Gardiner BSc (Hons) BVM&S MRCVS I graduated from the University of Edinburgh in 2009 after first completing a degree in Bioveterinary science from Liverpool University in 2005. Originally from Norfolk, I have ridden since I was very young and was an active member of the North Norfolk Pony Club competing in dressage, eventing, show jumping and mounted games as well as supporting the North Norfolk Harriers.

After university I came back to Norfolk and started at Chapelfield Vets in mixed practice in 2009. In the last 6 years I have gradually increased the amount of equine work I do in practice, and have worked at the Brooke Equine Clinic since it opened in 2012. I still enjoy riding in my spare time and have a small terrier (Russet) who comes with me to work and is either found in my work van or behind reception at the clinic.

with tight interproximal contact due to the curve of spey which is the natural curve of the equine jawline and the opposing angulation of the cheek teeth (06’s 10’s and 11’s). The horses’ teeth roots are also narrower than Continued over page...

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HEALTH & WELFARE Continued from previous page the erupted crown so as horses age the teeth naturally develop gaps.

These gaps between the cheek teeth are not always a problem, open diastema are wider gaps which allow food to move in and out of the spaces but if the chewing surface gap is narrower than the gap at gum line then valve diastema develop. Valve diastema allow food into the gap but then the food becomes trapped and this causes damage to the soft tissue surrounding the tooth (Gingivitis and Periodontal disease). It can be intensely painful for the horse and can result in infection ascending to the root of the tooth and even death of the tooth.

Diastema can also be present in young horses mouths due to abnormal dental eruption patterns, and can equally cause the horse pain and discomfort.

Treatment of these diastemata can be performed in three main ways, diastema widening, diastema filling or in very severe cases removal of one of the teeth involved. Initially before any treatment is performed the diastema has to be cleaned and flushed to remove all foreign material from the interdental space, this is a very painful process for the horse and so sedation and pain relief will almost always be necessary.

Widening of diastema is performed using a dental burr to grind the opposing sides of the two adjacent teeth, taking care not to damage the sensitive structures within the teeth, thus making the gap between the teeth wide enough so food can pass in and out of it.

Diastema filling plugs small gaps between two adjacent teeth with a dental cement or amalgam, which prevents food accumulating in the gaps.

Removal of one of the teeth is only preformed when the damage to the teeth involved is very severe and the tooth is unsalvageable, i.e. if there is a severe root infection or the tooth has fractured.

Removal of the tooth will result in a large gap between the affected teeth and the concern with the diastema should be resolved by the extraction.

However, the extraction of any tooth does not come without repercussions and regular dental examinations and treatments will be necessary to prevent focal dental overgrowths resulting from lack of opposing grinding surface on the corresponding tooth in the upper arcade.

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FOALING CHARLOTTE TAYLOR OWNS AND MANAGES BURY ST EDMUNDS BASED STUD, CLEMENTS EQUINE, ALONGSIDE HER HUSBAND ROBERT, AND FAMILY. THEY BREED SHOW-JUMPERS, STAND STALLIONS AT STUD AND OWN HORSES COMPETING AT LOCAL, NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL LEVELS. CLEMENTS EQUINE OFFER A FULL RANGE OF BREEDING SERVICES FOR BOTH MARE AND STALLION OWNERS, INCLUDING FOALING DOWN MARES, AI PACKAGES WITH FRESH, CHILLED AND FROZEN SEMEN, DUMMY TRAINING, WALK IN COLLECTIONS AND SEMEN FREEZING FOR STALLIONS, WITH ALL VETERINARY WORK PROVIDED BY NEWMARKET’S ROSSDALES LLP. Waiting for a mare to foal is always an exciting but nervous time. Most foalings are straightforward but it’s important to be prepared to deal with any complications that may occur, and the two most important words of advice are to ‘be there’.

Even experienced broodmares can run into trouble and sometimes intervention can be the difference between life and death.

Each season we foal several of our own mares and also those of clients. We are lucky to have eleven large foaling boxes with CCTV, so we can monitor the mares very closely but unobtrusively so as not to unsettle them. The mares will move into these roomy boxes at least a fortnight prior to foaling so they are well settled and able to build up specific antibodies to the environment.

A mare’s gestation is 342 days but can vary as widely as 320 to 365! Most mares display signs when they are close to foaling, their bag will gradually increase in size, the perineal area will relax, the tail head become flaccid and the vulva elongated. Many mares will also ‘wax up’ within around 48 hours of

foaling, this means that candles of waxed colostrum appear on the ends of their teats. All mares are different though and often maidens will not bag up at all, but let down their milk post foaling – they don’t all read the book!

When in the early stages of labour a mare may display signs of restlessness similar to the typical colic signs – but with many mares, (especially experienced ones) it can happen very quickly, so it’s important to watch them closely and check them frequently. This stage ends with the breaking of the waters and full labour (parturition).

A balance must be found between assisting and interfering when foaling begins. We like to internally check that the foal is presenting properly with two front feet and a nose inbetween.

If all is well you can then watch the labour progress naturally from afar, assisting only if needed. If necessary you can adjust the foal’s position, or in the case of a severe dystocia (incorrect presentation) where veterinary intervention is needed you can save valuable minutes by recognising a problem quickly. Unless you are

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THE MARE view

Early bonding time between mare and foal is vital

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have not been absorbed.

Of course it’s also important the mare is well looked after. Once the foal is born the placenta needs to pass which usually occurs within the first hour or two. It’s very important it isn’t pulled out but is allowed to detach and be passed Once the foal's hips intact, and should be tied up as it it’s also important to let them have passed usually passes to avoid her standing on it. bond alone. the mare will rest It needs to be checked thoroughly There are of course other problems that may arise which once passed to ensure none has aren’t covered here so if planning been retained in the mare which on foaling your own mare at assist with this. We also treat the can be very dangerous. If the that home do plenty of research – umbilical with a chlorhexidine a sign g placenta hasn’t been passed s i p chin ng u forewarned is forearmed!

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Infection can occur within around three hours g foalin Although you should be prepared via the umbilical so it’s Oxytocin injections may be for all eventualities most foalings important to treat and check needed to assist, or veterinary do go to plan and seeing a foal regularly. intervention.

The foal should be standing and Mares are usually hungry after the stand up and suck for the first experienced you should not looking to suck within an hour of hard work of foaling and we make time certainly makes all the blood, attempt to reposition the foal sweat and tears of breeding birth and should have sucked up a hot bran mash for them to without veterinary instruction as worthwhile. tuck into. this could have a negative effect. within a couple of hours. It is Charlotte can be contacted on extremely important the foal has a Once we are happy with both Once the mare begins to foal 07792 580708 or via good colostrum intake. This is the mother and baby we leave them progress should be significant www.clementsequine.com, first milk which contains alone to bond and assess from the every few minutes. As soon as the and is happy to assist with any antibodies and is absorbed via the cameras instead. Whilst vital to ribs are free of the mare the foal tick everything off before leaving, breeding queries you may have. will begin to breath, at this stage if digestive tract.

The window for this is only a few the bag isn’t broken intervention is needed to do so. Once the foal’s hours following birth and it is the A good foaling kit contains many items newborn foal’s only immune hips are delivered the mare may system so very important.

We lie still for several minutes. This is good bonding time and the mare check the quality of the colostrum will usually whicker to and lick the with a refractometer and also have some stored from previous foal. When either the foal or the mare begin to get up this is when foalings that we can give to a foal if required. To ensure the passive the umbilical cord will usually transfer has been successful we break.

Once the foal is born there are lots also do an IgG test, as of things to check. The foal needs occasionally the foal may suck well and the colostrum be of a to pass their meconium (first droppings), we always administer good quality, but for some reason the required level of antibodies an enema close after birth to

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HEALTH & WELFARE The Tellington Touch Equine Awareness Method (TTEAM)

Top Tip by Carolyn Watson, Cleveland House Stud

Nelson’s Battle...

ttouch to imProve...

circulatioN The Python Lift is one of my favourite TTouches.

It is great for stimulating circulation and is mainly used on the horses legs. It can also be used on the neck, chest, shoulders and back of the quarters to help relieve muscular tension.

The foaling season is in full swing and heavily pregnant mares really appreciate the Python Lift to help ease the stress of late gestation. It is also beneficial for horses who have spent time in the horsebox/trailer as it helps to refresh and revive their legs.

How to do this lift Starting at the top of the leg place both hands either side of the leg. Only use enough pressure to support the skin and tissue. Gently lift upwards and pause, then slowly support the skin back down to where you started. Slide your hands 5cms down the leg and repeat the lift, continue down the leg finishing at the fetlock. When working down the leg you will see very little movement of the area you are working on as the lift is just a little stretch

of the skin. If your horse is supersensitive get him used to being stroked down his legs before you try the Python Lifts.

By adding a circle with one hand at the beginning of this lift it becomes a Coiled Python Lift.

Changing the tempo of this TTouch brings about different responses in the horse, when done slowly it induces relaxation while a faster tempo refreshes and rejuvenates.

This TTouch has great potential and is one I often use when undertaking body work on horses.

To find our more about the benefits of this TTouch or to discuss any problems you may be facing with your horse please contact me on 07986 278181 or visit www.clevelandhousestud.co.uk For more information about TTouch and TTEAM visit the UK TTouch website at www.ttouchtteam.co.uk Whilst TTEAM benefits animals suffering from illness, injury and behaviours it is a complimentary therapy and should not be used instead of veterinary care. If you are worried that your horse has a medical condition you must consult your veterinarian.

Product News...

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Settleze E is a homeopathic calming powder, results normally seen within an hour. For one off occasions like clipping, travelling etc. RRP £25.10 for 0.85kg tub.

Hormonise E is aimed at the ‘moody mare’, this supplement helps maintain normal hormonal functions. RRP £18.90 for 1 litre. www.animal-health.co.uk

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With a namesake famous for his naval conquests as well as his missing eye, little one-eyed Nelson’s battle for survival was also aquatic.

The neglected 12hh pony was found struggling to live in a grassless, waterlogged field but with the RSPCA and Blue Cross on his side Nelson won his fight for a better life. Through the charity’s innovative Home Direct Scheme he has been matched with his new owner, who is totally smitten with her new equine hero.

“Nelson is such a sweet and inquisitive pony,” said Janet West, from Suffolk. “He always comes to the fence to greet me. It took a few days for the 'pecking order' to be established, but now the boys are settling well. It just takes a little patience and ingenuity to keep them safe while they settle.”

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NUTRITION: DIGESTIVE HEALTH

the Digestive System explained

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orses are herbivores and have evolved to utilise a high fibre diet, using bacterial fermentation in a highly developed large intestine.

They are natural ‘trickle’ feeders which means they spend most of their time eating – 70% - so low levels of fibre, or poor quality fibre in the diet can put them at serious risk of problems such as colic and gastric ulcers.

Horses eat for nourishment in order to survive and these nutrients have to be broken down or ‘digested’.

Digestion extracts the nutrients via the gut or digestive tract, so they can be used where required in the body.

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Horses obtain their nutrients from coarse, fibrous forage that cannot be digested by omnivores. The horse has an enlarged hindgut which is full of microbes which ferment the fibre intake and release the nutrients so they can be absorbed.

The food eaten is moved along the digestive tract by muscular contractions or waves known as peristalsis. The horse’s gut is designed to receive a small but regular supply of food and this frequent supply encourages these waves to continue. This is why it is very unwise to leave a horse for long periods of time with nothing to eat as it can slow these muscular contractions down and lead to

serious digestive and metabolic disturbances. the mouth Digestion begins in the mouth. The horse’s teeth grow constantly to reflect the effect of constant grinding of food stuffs containing high levels of silicon compounds.

However the modern horse is fed a higher proportion of ‘softer’ feeds such as cereals and hours spent chewing are restricted and along with the use of haynets which change the way a horse ‘grinds’ its feed. This means that the teeth do not wear evenly and need regular rasping to remove sharp edges which would impair the chewing function.

Being able to chew properly is important as it breaks the food down into smaller particles which can be swallowed and also disrupts the hard outer covering of plant cells (cellulose), releasing the starches, proteins and other nutrients contained inside. Saliva lubricates the chewed food and reduces it down. There is a very small enzymic digestion in the mouth. the Stomach The presence of food in the stomach stimulates the secretion of digestive enzymes and strong acids and the digestion of protein and fat begins here. The horse’s stomach is relatively small - the size of a rugby ball – and is just 8% of the horse’s total gut volume. Under normal circumstances, food will start to exit the stomach after approximately 45 minutes.

The stomach capacity is between eight and 15 litres, depending on the size of the horse and optimum digestion occurs when the stomach is not more than two thirds full. For the average horse (16hh, 500kg) it has been calculated that a feed of 2kg will fill two thirds of the stomach. The stomach phase of digestion is less important in a horse that receives a high fibre diet because fibre is mainly digested in the hindgut. However it plays a more important role in horses that are fed a high level of concentrates.

If food continues to enter the stomach once it is full, the pyloric sphincter will open to allow feed to enter the small intestine. This is normal for the horse on a high fibre diet. For those on high concentrates, this trickle mechanism does not allow the food to stay long enough in the stomach for efficient digestion to occur.

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If intake is very great and rapid, the trickle mechanism is not activated and the stomach swells to beyond capacity. This distension switches off the stomach function by inhibiting normal blood flow and neural activity. Fermentation of the stomach contents then occurs and gases are produced which further distends the stomach. This malfunctioning can be very dangerous and lead to disorders from mild colic to stomach ruptures and death. the Small intestine Digestion continues in the small intestine which, in a typical horse (16hh), will be approximately 70 feet long (21.5m). The absorption of nutrients into the bloodstream begins here.

Starch and sugar digestion is mainly completed (as long as the quantity fed does not exceed the capacity of

the small intestine) and the end products (mainly glucose) are absorbed along with the end products of protein digestion (amino acids).

Fats and oils are emulsified and broken down into small droplets aided with the addition of bile from the liver. The horse has no gall bladder to store bile – it is produced as required.

Mineral and vitamin absorption begins. the large intestine The large intestine consists of the caecum, the large colon, the small colon and the rectum. The large intestine houses millions of beneficial micro-organisms including bacteria, yeasts and protozoa. These micro-organisms are the only organisms capable of producing the enzymes necessary to digest cellulose and other

components of fibre. The types and proportions of these microorganisms are dependent upon the diet composition so it’s extremely important that all changes to the diet are made very slowly in order to allow the microbial population time to adapt. 7-10 days is usually a sensible period over which to introduce new feeds. Rapid dietary changes such as an influx of water soluble carbohydrates from, for example, the spring grass, which passes too quickly through the small intestine, causes major disruptions to the gut microflora and can lead to metabolic disturbances ranging from laminitis to filled legs.

The normal end products of microbial digestion (from digestible fibre or starches and sugar) are volatile fatty acids which enter the bloodstream and are ultimately

broken down at a cellular level to produce energy. If the horse is fit and healthy and provided with good quality, mould-free forage, the microflora in the hindgut manufacture some of the B complex vitamins and vitamin K. Performance horses under stress or those fed poor quality forage, or foals with an underdeveloped microbial population will not perform this function adequately and will need an additional dietary supply of these vitamins.

Water resorption occurs in the large intestine and mineral and vitamin absorption continues. Metabolic waste from all other parts of the body are transported via the bloodstream to the rectum. The waste products together with undigested material are formed into faeces and voided via the anus. www.horsehage.co.uk

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NUTRITION: DIGESTIVE HEALTH

10 interesting facts about the Equine Digestive System By www.lifeforcehorse.co.uk 1.

The digestive system starts in the mouth, with the chewing process releasing saliva that acts as a lubricant for the food passing down the oesophagus and into the stomach.

2. The stomach is relatively small

in relation to the size of the horse and holds 9-15 litres.

3. It is possible for food to remain in the stomach for just 15 minutes.

4. Frequent, small meals are essential to prevent the

stomach from becoming empty as this increases the risk of ulcers from excess acid.

5. The small intestine measures 15-21 metres long and is where most of the nutrients are absorbed, including proteins, simple carbohydrates, fats and vitamins A, D and E, with any remaining roughage moving into the hindgut.

6. The bulk of digestion takes place in the hindgut, which is made up of the caecum, large intestine and colon.

7. Unlike the acidic conditions of the stomach, the optimum hind gut environment is a near neutral pH. Insufficient fibre in the diet can lead to the hindgut becoming more acidic.

8. It is impossible for horses to be sick, as the oesophagus only

works in one direction, food can only go down and not come up, due to the angle at which it connects to the stomach.

9. The entire digestive process can take anywhere from 3672 hours.

10.Live strains of the yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae are commonly used in equine nutrition to enhance fibre digestion in horses. The overall effect of adding yeast to the diet is the stimulation of fibre digestion, as well as stabilisation of the hindgut environment and microbial ecosystem. This results in an increase in feed efficiency i.e. what the animal can get out of feed.

Feeding strategies for coping with

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ere are some important feeding and management strategies that can help to reduce the window of opportunity for ulcers to occur.

• Try to remember to allow the horse to be a horse and have a regime that promotes access to grass and conserved forages as much as possible. In the ideal world this would be on an ad-lib basis.

• Recent guidelines suggest that in order to maintain physiological and psychological health a minimum of grass/conserved forage should be fed at 1.5% DM basis of BW per day. This even applies to elite competition horses.

• For horses and ponies that are good doers aim for a minimum intake of 1.25% of BW per day and look for ways of extending eating time or feed more frequent small meals (5-6 portions).

• Avoid periods of more than 6 hours with no feed.

• If looking for lower calorie forage and fibre sources avoid using straw as the sole forage source as this has been found to increase the incidence of ulcers. Straw should comprise of no more than 25% of the forage ration.

• For many horses correct forage intake reduces the need for concentrate feed to maintain body condition, but ensure that the ration is correctly balanced by using a low calorie, vitamin, mineral

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Gastric Ulcers

and protein pellet e.g. Essential Balancer.

By Lizzie Drury • If more calories are required for the work being done or to maintain body condition look for feeds that are low in starch and high in fibre and oil e.g. ReLeve.

• Ideally feed <1g/Kg BW of starch per meal and preferably <2g/Kg BW starch per day.

• Oil can also provide additional calories and can be fed up to 1ml/Kg BW but check the final nutritional balance of the ration.

• Add some ‘soft’ chaff to each meal (100-150g/100g BW).

• Feed small multiple feeds.

• Feed a small fibre meal e.g. alfalfa prior to exercise.

• NEVER restrict water availability EVEN when out at grass.

• Try to avoid stressful situations but when you know that it is unavoidable try to ensure access to forage and chaff and consider supplements that can help to maintain a normal gastric environment such as KER Rite Trac or discuss strategic use of gastric ulcer medication with your vet. www.saracenhorsefeeds.com

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Product news: Equerry Conditioning Mash is a quick-soaking mash. A high level of yeast promotes a healthy digestive system, with added vitamins and minerals including magnesium. www.equerryhorsefeeds.com

Fibre-Beet is ideal for horses prone to digestive upsets and very palatable for fussy eaters, and has added biotin for hoof quality and is suitable for laminitics.

RRP: £11.95-£12.90. www.britishhorsefeeds.com

Becky James of Haygain explains, “Fibre can be fed in many forms, from fresh grass to conserved forages such as hay and haylage as well as bagged fibre feeds.

Haygain steamed hay enables you to feed good hygiene quality forage everytime with none of the disadvantages of dry hay, soaked hay or haylage.“ www.Haygain.co.uk

Aloeride is a taste free, totally organic aloe vera supplement, which can help relieve digestive irritation and also encourage a greater nutrient uptake from the appropriate diet. RRP: £55.20 (month’s supply) www.aloeride.com

the importance of:

Pre & Probiotics

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orses have evolved to spend the majority of their day grazing. The fibre ingested is fermented by the microbial population in the hindgut, largely bacteria, providing a continually releasing energy source for the horse.

A healthy fermentation is dominated by fibre-digesting (cellulolytic) bacteria, at a near neutral pH (approximately 6.8), with few acidogenic (acidproducing) largely amylolytic bacteria present. Certain circumstances can rapidly upset this sensitive microbial balance in favour of the acidogenic bacteria, creating acidosis in the hindgut.

This has effects on the horse’s health, digestive efficiency and performance, with potentially increased risk of diarrhoea, colic, ‘tying-up,’ stereotypical behaviour, laminitis and ‘fizzy’ behaviour. A lack of forage, dental

problems, feeding excessive quantities of sugar/starch, sudden dietary changes, stress or illness, as well as antibiotic treatment and worming, can all contribute.

How can probiotics help?

Many horse owners and veterinary surgeons turn to pre and probiotics to support the horse’s digestive system through periods when certain feeding and management practices, which disrupt the microbial balance, occur.

Probiotics are live yeasts fed to promote an optimal hindgut microbial population. Equine specific, pure, protected yeasts have been shown to improve microbial fermentation and fibre digestibility. They do this by scavenging for oxygen in the hindgut. Cellulolytic bacteria are highly sensitive to the presence of oxygen in their environment; it is poisonous to them.

It is important that the organisms used as probiotics are live when they reach the hindgut and therefore, those which cannot survive the pelleting process or the acidity of the stomach and small intestine will not be effective.

Prebiotics are dead products that improve the growth and function of the beneficial microorganisms in the hindgut. MOS (Mannan Oligosaccharides) are dried yeast cell walls and mop up pathogenic (‘bad’) bacteria throughout the gut, such as E.coli and salmonella.

This encourages the cellulolytic bacteria to flourish.

MOS also pass through the digestive tract like little balls of Velcro, bumping into the villi lining the digestive tract. This process is scientifically proven to stimulate the immune system very effectively.

In most cases, a top specification feed balancer such as TopSpec

By Anna Welch, BVSc, BSc, MRCVS. Veterinary Nutrition Director, TopSpec Comprehensive Feed Balancer, or a multi-supplement such as TopSpec AntiLam, will provide all of the pre and probiotics that a horse or pony requires.

However, there may be times where more support is needed for the hindgut microbial population.

In those situations, feeding a supplement designed to help digestion will benefit the horse.

TopSpec Digestive Aid contains high levels of pure, protected yeast and MOS, as well as other beneficial ingredients. www.topspec.com

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NUTRITION mollichaff relaunch

By Samantha Hardingham

What’s YOUR gut reaction?

The microbiome (bacteria) in your body affects the overall health of your gut and plays an important role in vitamin production, regulation of hormones and brain chemicals known as neurotransmitters, detoxification and immune defence within the body.

For fat loss recent research is increasingly looking to the gut for addressing the current obesity crisis and autoimmune diseases.

Lean people’s gut bacteria varies much more greatly than those of obese people and they have a wider microbiome. What does that mean in real terms? Well if you don’t recognise man made foods such as additives, preservatives, emulsifiers, sweeteners and the like then chances your gut bacteria won’t either. They need foods they can thrive on such as polyphenols -

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green tea, coffee, sour foods cider vinegar, lemons, short and medium chain fatty acids - butter, coconut oil, prebiotic foods onions, leeks, garlic, organ meats, bone broths and unpasteurised fermented foods - sauerkraut and kimchi. In the future we’ll be able to transfer gut bacteria from the lean to the obese to help curb the obesity epidemic.

Autoimmune diseases are still rare in developing countries but in the last 40 years have massively increased. John Fleming, professor of neurology at the University of Wisconsin was the first to conduct trials in 2008 by infecting live parasitic worms into MS patients with amazing results. It seems that the good parasites like helminths which have been lost in the western world from decreasing contact with soil, faeces and contaminated food their usual habitat could explain

upward surges of Crohn's, Type 1 Diabetes, Multiple Sclerosis, IBS, Colitis, asthma and other allergies.

However research in this area is very time consuming but still continues and it’ll be sometime yet before there is concrete evidence.

Until then be kind to your gut by eating unprocessed foods to help the healthy gut bacteria thrive in its environment, the saying ‘you are what you eat but don’t excrete’ certainly rings true here.

If you want to get involved in gut research or have any issues with your gut that you’d like to know more about here’s the link http://britishgut.org/ Samantha ran the London Marathon 2016 for Barnardos - to donate go to https://www.just giving.com/SamanthaHardingham

Mollichaff has relaunched its range of three complete feeds with brand new, full colour packaging and a new size of 15kg for all three varieties.

To celebrate the relaunch, one bag from the new range contains a ‘Golden Ticket’ to win a pair of VIP hospitality tickets for the Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) for Friday 7th October, which includes the best seats and a three course lunch - so check inside your bag to make sure you don’t miss out! £1 off vouchers are available to download from Facebook and the HorseHage website, and don’t forget to check out the HorseHage and Mollichaff Facebook page for a new photo competition! www.horsehage.co.uk

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NUTRITION

Bad Behaviour or Bad Feed Management?

I f horses consistently do not

By Jane Buchan, Baileys Horse Feeds behave as we either expect or like, feed is often picked out as the culprit.

While some feed ingredients can have an effect on temperament, many other factors are likely to be influential. Horses have evolved to consume small amounts of fibrous food, continuously, for around 18 out of every 24 hours.

They are also designed to roam around in search of it, and to pick and choose what they eat in the process, so any aspect of modern management, even stabling with a single haynet, could cause some level of stress.

This stress may be expressed in a number of ways, including “undesirable” or fractious behaviour, so it’s our job, as horse owners, to identify any possible causes and help ensure a horse’s psychological and physiological needs are met. The solution may be a combination of changes to the horse’s management and diet, rather than a single remedy. more than a quick go with the behaviour. Consider the possibility rasp to sort them out. Hooks and of a horse suffering undetected teeth sharp edges can result in painful limb or back problems and, if Teeth ideally need looking at every lesions to the cheeks and tongue necessary, get your vet to six months and make sure you so how would you feel if you had investigate. The fit of the saddle use a vet or other qualified a bit in your mouth and it was and the action of the bridle may professional who has the then strapped shut? also cause discomfort so consider experience and equipment to do a these too as part of the overall proper job. An increasing number other Pain picture. Pain and stress can also of horses have mouth Constant pain is depressing so can lead to gut discomfort, from conformation which predisposes also be the cause of poor gastric ulcers or hind gut acidity, them to getting hooks on their condition as well as “bad” so tackling the gut problems back molars and these often need

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without eliminating the root cause will not be the answer in the long term.

Stress management Horses can be stressed in their environment and work for a plethora of reasons and it is our job to identify a) if they are stressed and b) why. They are all individuals and what upsets one may be no problem to another but, with horses who perpetually struggle to maintain condition or who are difficult ride or handle, we have to work through every aspect of their management and care to eliminate any causes of upset.

Horses who are stressed are often suffering from gastric ulcers, either because they are stressed or because of feed and work regimes.

The pain of the ulcers may then be exhibited in stressful behaviour so it is probably always wise to consider that, unless there are other obvious causes, a stressy, unthrifty horse is likely to have gastric ulcers. If gastric ulcers are suspected, it is wise to have this confirmed by the vet as, whilst improving the horse’s management and feeding regimes should reduce ulcer symptoms, veterinary intervention is recommended to ensure they are given the chance to heal and to get maximum benefit from any changes.

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NUTRITION time out More time in the field should improve every horse’s outlook but, if they are not used to it or are not happy on their own or don’t like their companion, some experimentation may be necessary to find a regime with which they are comfortable.

Finding a solution so that a horse can enjoy its time in the field is always going to be preferable for their mental health than simply leaving them in the box. time in The stable environment may also need examining as some horses like to see what’s going on and be able to interact with other horses and some may be prefer a quieter situation. In any case, when stabled, horses should always have access to forage or forage alternatives, to satisfy their need to chew, and this holds true for the good-doer as well as the poorer one.

Feed management As suggested, feed is just one part of a holistic approach to finding a solution to undesirable behaviour yet, while it may not be the answer, on its own, it can certainly make a big difference to maintaining a healthy status quo.

Any horse must be kept chewing but, for a stressful or unthrifty one, it’s even more important, and some can become fussy even about their hay or haylage.

Chewing results in the production of saliva, which helps to neutralise the acid in the stomach and so reduce the risk of ulceration. increased Fibre As a guide, a horse should consume an absolute minimum of the equivalent of 1% of their

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bodyweight as fibre/forage per day so, if they don’t have access to grass or are not great eaters of hay or haylage, it may be wise to give them variety and keep intake up.

Providing alfalfa chaff, soaked sugar beet pulp and dried chopped grass in separate buckets, alongside hay and/or haylage, will encourage natural foraging behaviour, allow the horse to choose what he prefers when and, therefore, encourage him to keep eating fibre.

Improving fibre consumption should benefit gut health and therefore digestive efficiency and, possibly, appetite. Horses who need to gain weight need to consume more calories than they burn for their work in order to lay down the extra as condition.

Those who are fussy or who have limited appetites will struggle to eat the volumes of even the most calorific fibre feeds, like alfalfa, so these cannot always be relied on to promote the desired weight gain on their own. compound Feed As a general rule, you should aim to keep the starch (cereal) levels in a fizzy or stressy horse’s diet to a minimum, which means choosing cubes over a mix as they will have a lower starch content than a mix with an equivalent Digestible Energy content (DE). Also, look for fibre and oil as energy sources as these provide slow release, non-heating energy which shouldn’t exacerbate excitability.

Be sure you match diet to workload so that your horse doesn’t have excess calories to burn so consider your horse’s condition and workload and choose a feed which you can feed at recommended levels to

maintain his condition as you want it and fuel his work. Gooddoers may get all the calories they need from forage alone so a low starch, high nutrient balancer is ideal for providing essential nutrients without the calories associated with a traditional mix or cube.

Many people believe that a higher protein level can exacerbate an excitable temperament but this is not the case. It is simply that feeds designed to support harder work consequently have a higher protein content but it is the greater energy levels supplied by these feeds which are more likely to cause a problem.

Meal size is also critical, when feeding mixes and cubes. The limited capacity of the horse’s stomach means that feeding more than around 1.8kg (1 Stubbs scoop) per meal, for a 500kg horse, can result in undigested feed being forced out of the stomach and causing disruption further along the digestive tract. Upsetting the bacterial populations in the hind gut can lead, not only to poor digestive efficiency, but also to discomfort, which may be expressed in behaviour.

quality mix, cube or balancer, alongside forage, should provide a fully balanced diet with all the nutrients your horse needs to feel happy and healthy. Underfeeding a mix or cube will not only reduce calorie intake but also levels of other essential nutrients which can have an effect on how “well” a horse feels. Good-doers, in particular, are often labelled as fat and lazy and fed as little as possible; as a result, they feel lacklustre and not particularly keen or able to work.

Given the correct amount of a low calorie balancer, alongside carefully managed forage levels, they can soon start to feel better in themselves and, with a progressive exercise programme, are able to perform, lose weight and get fit. Similarly, horses who are underweight and undernourished will have a much “brighter” demeanour when receiving a fully balanced diet, regardless of the chosen energy sources. This can often be the reason why a less experienced handler finds their apparent “dobbin” becomes “unmanageable” when the diet is altered to improve condition and support workload.

malnutrition Feeding the manufacturer’s recommended amount of a good

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r e d a Re giveawayS WE HAVE 10 BAGS OF EQUERRY HORSE & PONY MIX Ten lucky readers will each receive a bag of Equerry Horse & Pony Mix. Helping to maintain condition and offering a medium energy level, the mix includes a high fibre formula to support a healthy digestive system. Good levels of protein for muscle tone and development are included while oil promotes a shiny coat.

It also has added vitamins and minerals including magnesium for all round health and vitality.

For horses and ponies in light to medium work, Equerry Horse & Pony Mix provides the ideal option. www.equerryhorsefeeds.com

WE HAVE 5 SETS OF TOPSPEC ANTILAM AND TOPCHOP ZERO TO BE WON! TopSpec AntiLam is a pelleted multi-supplement designed to provide 5-way nutritional support for those prone to, being treated for, or recovering from laminitis. AntiLam is a brilliant formulation combining several supplements with a high-fibre, very low-calorie carrier to make it palatable. The formula is very low in sugar and starch and cereal-grain-free, making it 'Non-Heating.'

New TopChop Zero is designed for horses and ponies that are overweight and need an exceptionally lowcalorie source of mature forage. Horses and ponies can pick away steadily at TopChop Zero when they no longer have access to grass or hay or even haylage. By doing this they will ensure a supply of fibre to the microflora in their hindgut during periods when otherwise there would be no forage supply e.g. from late evening until morning stables. This will be of huge benefit to the horse’s digestive health.

It is made from British chopped oat straw with added apple flavour and mint to enhance palatability. An extremely low level of soya oil is sprinkled on to reduce the ‘fly-away’ nature of the product while limestone is added to improve calcium levels. www.topspec.com

WIN A TUB OF ALLTECH LIFEFORCE FORMULA Yes, two lucky readers will win a tub of Lifeforce Formula - a supplement specially designed for breeding horses and horses in moderate activity by supporting their immune function.

Additionally the supplement helps support the reproductive system of mares and stallions, while supporting fermentation of feeds and forages in the caecum, enabling your horse to extract the maximum nutrients from all feed sources.

The Lifeforce Range from Alltech has been tailored to meet the needs of horses at every stage of life from the early developmental stages as a foal, through the demands of competition, and well into retirement. www.lifeforcehorse.co.uk To enter go online at www.absolutehorsemagazine.com and click the competitions page. Deadline is 30th June 2016

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SADDLERY & TACK

Prep like a Pro: with

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iders put their tack through a lot; dirt, sweat, mud, rain, and horse slobber to name just a few. The things we subject our saddles and bridles to on a regular basis can be harmful to the leather yet few riders have the time to give their tack as much attention as we should.

Your saddle is one of the most expensive items you will buy for your horse therefore it makes sense to protect and look after your investment. Regular cleaning of leather will help maintain the natural balance of oils and increases it longevity but times have moved on from the traditional bar of saddle soap.

There is now an array of innovative products on the market such as Absorbine’s Leather Therapy range.

The majority of tack is still made from leather due to its unique and resilient qualities and cow hide is most commonly used due to its exceptional strength and durability. However, when leather is used, tiny cracks and splits occur which allow the dirt, sweat, mud, and grime to become embed into the leather. As a result, the leather can become weak and it will eventually cause permanent damage. But with regular care and maintenance this can be avoided and the leather will remain functional and supple for many years.

For daily maintenance of your tack, you can wipe it down with a clean damp cloth to remove any dirt or sweat. Leather Therapy

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Tack Wash will help make this process more efficient. The unique formula is pH-balanced with micro suds to lift out embedded dirt, sweat and grime without striping the natural oils, leaving leather clean and conditioned. It will not leave a residue on the leather and there is no moisture build up. This helps

Hermes saddle before

prevent mould and protects the deterioration of any stitching. If you can undertake daily maintenance to get rid of the superficial dirt after each ride it will save you time and effort when you come to doing a thorough clean.

Professional grooms know exactly what it takes to achieve top turnout and keep tack looking beautiful. Mark Chester, head groom to top show producer Jayne Ross, says, “We wipe down the saddle and bridles every day to

Mark applies the finishing touches

Jayne checks the tack over

Hermes saddle after

remove the sweat and dirt. It saves time when we come to cleaning them properly plus it keeps the leather supple. It is also a great chance to check the tack over, you don’t want to notice loose stitching the day before a show.”

It is recommended that you clean your tack thoroughly every two weeks and equipment should be taken apart and each piece cleaned and checked individually.

Once the leather is clean, ensuring that the surface is free from grease and dirt, allow it time to dry naturally before applying a conditioner. The Leather Therapy Tack Wash works synergistically with the Leather Therapy Restorer & Conditioner. It is a blend of rich replenishing oils formulated to restore leather to is original suppleness and strength as well as inhibiting mould and mildew. It is pH neutral to ensure

that the leather structure is not weakened and works cumulatively as the effects are reinforced with each use because the mould and mildew inhibitors stay in the leather, not just on the surface.

Mark continues, “Once the saddles have been cleaned, they have a saddle cover put on to keep them clean and the bridles are hung up neatly. My go to product for a show is Horseman's One Step because it gives a natural shine, cleans, and conditions. It is so convenient and I can use it for a last minute touch up on riding boot too.”

When cleaning your tack thoroughly, attention should be paid to the areas around the buckles and the folds in the leather including the reins and stirrup leathers. It is also an opportunity to check for any cracks or loose stitching, any damage should be fixed immediately to ensure there is no permanent damage and for you and your horse’s safety. Some leather items such as girths, boots and sheepskin numnahs, need a

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seriously deep clean. Leather Therapy Leather Laundry Solution allows you to wash natural leather and sheepskin items in the washing machine. It removes all abrasive dirt particles while adding rich leather and fabric conditioners. Adding Leather Therapy Laundry Rinse & Dressing to the rinse cycle will provide superior conditioning and can also be used as a wipe on dressing for extra dry leather. Once the leather has been cleaned, it should be left to dry slowly and

kept in a well ventilated tack room. Never dry leather using direct heat as this will result in it becoming stiff and it could crack.

Mark continues, “When giving the tack a good clean we always take it apart and put the bits and metalwork to soak in a bucket of hot, soapy water before polishing them."

For more product information, visit www.absorbine.co.uk or find us on Facebook www.facebook.com/AbsorbineUK.

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Leather Therapy is an integrated system designed for complete care of all tack and leather equipment, blankets and equestrian textile articles. Each winner will receive a Leather Therapy Tack Wash (RRP £16.73), a formula designed to clean tough dirt and grime and helps leather stay strong and supple. It works synergistically with Leather Therapy Restorer & Conditioner (£19.89); a blend of rich replenishing oils formulated to transform dry, hard leather to original flexibility. A Leather Therapy Leather Laundry Solution (RRP £16.77), designed to restore the soft feel suede or smooth leather, fabrics and fleece in the washing machine. A Leather Therapy Laundry Rinse & Dressing (RRP £12.92) which provides superior conditioning for natural or synthetic leather, fabric, wool fleece and sheepskin. Plus, a handy Absorbine travel mug.

To enter go online at www.absolutehorsemagazine.com and click the competitions page. Deadline is 30th June 2016.

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SADDLERY & TACK

Martin Wilkinson’s

MONTHLY TIP the sunshine has come at last! its wonderful to be able to turn your horse out without a rug and see them revel in having the sun on their backs - but for all horse owners the sting in the tail is that with the sun comes rapid grass growth and the threat of laminitis. check your horse daily and make sure that he is not piling on the weight.

The new DMK Close Contact saddle offers everything you want in a jump saddle. Every element of the saddle has been redesigned by UK-based WOW Saddles.

Making the best use of modern technology and materials they RRP: DMK cross country £2,950; have created a DMK show jump Paul Tapner, saddle which is £3,500.

Badminton winner: incredibly light.

“The best has got At the heart of the even better!” saddle is a carefully shaped carbon fibre tree, available times. Plus each one is customin 16”, 17”, 18” and 19” sizes. This built to your exact requirements. maximises the horse’s shoulder The cross country version features freedom and thus the ability to Litex mesh on the seat, in panel pick up over fences, while centring inserts and at the front of the the rider’s weight. There is no panels, for breathability and stirrup bar point, so nothing to lightness. The mesh and leather create a pressure point behind the are available in a choice of colours. shoulder; the rider’s weight is The show jump version is all spread across a large bearing leather, and can be made in two surface provided by soft foam leather tones. Both saddles are panels. Add breathable materials available with the wide choice of and anatomique seat, and the WOW seat profiles and flap rider benefits from maximum shapes. comfort while being helped to www.wowsaddles.com maintain the correct position at all

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NATURAL HORSEMANSHIP

Linda and Pat Parelli give Olympian Bent Jensen another

chance...

H e’s a completely different horse now,” said dressage Olympian Bent Jensen of his horse, Chance, after an encounter with Pat and Linda Parelli of Parelli Natural Horsemanship.

It was an all-too-typical equestrian scenario. You point your horse toward the trailer, and all forward momentum ceases.

Recently, Danish Olympian Bent Jensen, currently based in Wellington, Florida, decided he would face that struggle for the very last time with his horse Chance. So Jensen decided to take a chance by calling in the experts— Parelli Natural Horsemanship. As it turned out, this was a chance worth taking.

“He had gotten more and more difficult to load. The last time I took him somewhere, it took us an hour and a half to load him,” Jensen explained. “We had to sedate him to get him on the trailer, and going home it was the same. I didn’t think it was the right thing to do for the horse.

He’s not a mean horse; he was

just confused and scared. It turns out he was claustrophobic.”

After a few short hours with Pat and Linda Parelli, the creators of Parelli Natural Horsemanship, that same horse was walking into the trailer with confidence and ease. Jensen wasn’t sure he could believe it at first, but he was definitely happy to see the result— and, perhaps more importantly, to understand what was happening.

“It made a difference for me because now I understand it and can help my horse myself,” he said.

To achieve the type of results that the Parellis achieved with Chance, the Parellis focus on first understanding the horse, both physically and mentally. By carefully gaining insight into what they call the horse’s “Horsenality,” they can diagnose a horse’s problem and teach the horse to develop trust with his rider and motivate the horse to learn new behaviours to overcome this problem.

One of the most important elements of Parelli Natural

Horsemanship is the program’s dedication to teaching riders like Jensen. It’s the program’s mission to raise the level of horsemanship worldwide to benefit the equestrian community at large and ensure riders and trainers are taking the necessary steps to truly understanding their equine partners. Everyone, from successful Olympians like Jensen to young beginner riders, can find clearer communication with their horses through Parelli Natural Horsemanship.

Now that Jensen has been exposed to this methodology of

training, he says, “I think it’s very important to know and understand horses in this way. Parelli worked for Chance and I, and I definitely encourage other riders to look into this.”

Jensen also encourages riders to make an in-person visit with Pat and Linda Parelli.

“You can learn a lot from reading,” he said, “but it was amazing what they could do when they were there and explaining things in person.”

the oNlY public Pat Parelli uK masterclass ‘Beyond the Basics’ is taking place 26th-28th July at the oakridge arena, Notts.

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GREAT OUTDOORS

Seasonal Stress of:

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s e g d i ies & M

Fl

o help reduce fly issues, you need to know what you’re dealing with and what makes these little devils tick. What keeps them coming back for more and therefore, how can you reduce the attraction?

Many common nuisance flies, such as stable flies and house flies, breed in animal waste and decaying organic material, so you might find that your convenient muck heap is providing pests with a rather luxurious hotel. The first step in reducing your fly issues is to remove the breeding ground or, if not possible, move your horse away from it. This also

involves keeping the yard and stable area as clean as possible, as flies don’t need a large area of their favourite substance to breed in.

Flies are most active during daylight hours although a few stick to dawn and dusk. If your horse is really struggling, consider turning out at night and stabling in the day.

There are a number of products you can put on the horse or apply to his coat. Fly rugs can be very effective as can fly repellent applied regularly to ensure prolonged protection. Not all repellents work the same so experiment.

One other option to consider is the use of traps. These are available for both inside and outside use. Indoors, Ultra Violet light traps can be effective but use a good one. Glue traps are a cheaper option. These feature designs attractive to flies and a strong glue to hold them.

Outdoors, a bag style trap that contains a food smell lure will catch thousands of flies all summer. Once in the bag, there’s no escape. With both be careful where you position them. Glue traps shouldn’t be positioned where birds or horses can reach them and bag traps smell so place away from buildings in the sun ,

...Think like a horsefly!

Horseflies plague many horses (and their owners) during the summer months due to the way they ‘hunt’. But there is something you can do if you know your enemy.

Horseflies or Tabanids are secretive, vicious biters and can make the summer miserable. It’s actually just the female that sees you and your horse as an easy meal as she needs the blood for egg development – the males are innocent in this and feed on pollen from flowers! As the female needs blood, she’s drawn to objects that produce the same signals as a large warm-blooded animal. She’s drawn to hot, dark

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DAVID LOUGHLIN FROM SENTOMOL GIVES US SOME TOP TIPS

objects in open locations which, to be honest, sums up what a horse is!

The best way to halt horseflies is to trap them and the best way to do is to use their natural instincts against them.

We produce a product call the HTrap and new for this year, the smaller MT-Trap. Both use a ball

black ball that absorbs and then emits the sun’s heat as the lure.

When the horsefly realises she can’t bite the ball, she flies up and away, but is guided into a collection chamber by a funnelled cover. www.horseflytrap.co.uk

as it’s the warmth and sunlight that make the lure work!

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Product News...

Moorland Rider’s Fly Whisk can be used to keep flies away from the horse’s neck, rump and head. RRP: £14.95. www.moorlandrider.co.uk

Citrus Wash with Citronella, Chamomile & Aloe Vera and Avocado Oil. (Available in 5L and 500ml).

A 100% natural, low lathering, no rinse citronella body wash to use especially in warm fly infested months. The lingering aromas of pure concentrated citronella essential oil, organic aloe vera and chamomile to provide antiseptic properties to help soothe, calm and cleanse the skin thoroughly. The added benefits of avocado oil that is high in Vitamins A, D and E, is that it deep conditions and nourishes dry flaky skin, leaving it fresh soft and silky.

No harsh chemical ingredients, soaps, detergents or artificial thickeners are used. Free from prohibited substances under current FEI and HRA rules.

Pesky Pest Wash is designed especially to wash the coat clean of nasty blood sucking pests, sweat and dirt.

“We do not use cheap thick soapy type shampoo bases which dry the skin and hair. We include only natural low lathering coconut cleansers designed to thoroughly clean away biting pests, sweat and dirt and leaves the coat silky soft and the skin nourished,” explained Sandra Morris. www.flyrepel.com

Think Fly creates a shield-like effect all over your horse. Taking a nutritional approach to fly nuisance it gives 24-hour, all over protection, in addition to providing essential vitamins and minerals. RRP: £34.25. www.brinicombe-equine.co.uk

Nettex Fly Repellent Standard D.E.E.T based spray can last up to 24 hours.

RRP: from £5.85. www.nettex equine.com

The Z-Itch Sweet Itch Rug with Hood provides great cover over the horse’s body, including the belly, tail, neck and face. RRP: £83.50. www.z-itch.co.uk

If he could choose he’d choose Barrier

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GREAT OUTDOORS

go Solar –

save time & energy

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f you need to manage your pastures this summer to prevent laminitis or just need to rotate the grass supply why not use a solar powered electric fence?

Solar powered energisers save the environment and save you time as there is much less need to lug your battery home to give it a conventional charge.

How does solar work? A solar panel takes sunlight and converts it into power that can be used by an electric fencing energiser. It does not power the energiser directly – the solar panel feeds the 12v battery. So an energiser during a sunny day of 12 hours will we say consume 100 units of electricity from a battery. In the meantime the solar panel,

ProDuct uNDer the

SPotligHt...

The Einböck Pneumaticstar is a grass harrow with seeder. ❋ The machine will work at 3 metres in its transport position or unfolded at 6 metres. ❋ It can be used just as a grass harrow to aerate and rejuvenate paddocks or by engaging the seeder you can re-establish grassland. ❋ The 4 depth wheels allow the machine to follow contours in the field and the adjustable levelling boards level out any mole hills. ❋ The tines are adjustable allowing you to be aggressive if required depending on the condition of the grass. ❋ It is available to hire as required, with or without a tractor. ❋ It can be hired by the day, week or acres covered. www.benburgess.co.uk

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MERIEL YOUNGER FROM WWW.ELECTRICFENCING.CO.UK SUGGESTS LOOKING AT THE SOLAR OPTIONS WHEN SETTING UP YOUR ELECTRIC FENCE THIS SUMMER... depending on its size, will put back roughly 75%. The 12v battery is being trickle fed by the solar panel and therefore the battery will keep its charge longer before it needs a big boost charge on a conventional charger.

Two Solar Options: 1. Use a solar energiser (comes with battery, solar panel, charging unit and all

the leads you need) or 2. Add a solar panel to your battery operated energiser set up (we call this system ‘solar assist’).

If you are not sure what you need - contact us - we know electric fencing and we can help you find the right system for you and your horse! www.electricfencing.co.uk

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The Electric Fencing Specialists

Top Tips for Cross Country success with Kevin McNab 1. Preparation is key to success ensure the horses are ready and confident for the level they are competing at.

2. The cross country course is there to test both the rider and horse so having a good understanding of the course allows you to think ahead throughout your round.

3. The course will often be completely new to your horse and he is going to see it for the first time when you are out there. Clear instructions are important to give them the maximum amount of time to understand the questions being asked.

4. When competing in the cross country phase it is important to find a good rhythm as this takes much less energy out of your horse.

5. Make sure you are not taking

more out of your horse than is required.

6. Alternative routes can be the deal breaker on the time if you run into problems so having these well worked out beforehand without crossing your tracks is key to success.

7. A riderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attention to detail will be tested, such as the speed you approach a fence at, the line you take to a jump, your set up and how early you need to get your horse together so you need to have a plan for every jump.

8. Taking note of the ground conditions during your final course walk it is a good time to decide what studs to use.

9. Timing is everything and at major events walking the course up to three times allows you to pick out the most direct lines between fences. www.mcnabdougall.com

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TUTORIAL

Ride like...

HANNAH BIGGS

PARTNERSHIPS BETWEEN HORSE AND RIDER CAN BE TESTING AT TIMES. HERE HANNAH WILL LOOK AT THE BASICS, TO ENSURE RESISTANCE, STIFFNESS AND STRESS IS NEVER AN ISSUE.

Problem solving I f problems start to arise with your horse, the first things to look at are the horse’s back and teeth.

These could be causing pain and be the underlying problem, to any issues you are facing.”

I believe that you should tackle problems simply before they arrive and ensure you work on the basics, so problems further down the line do not arise. When lengthy and correct preparation is done movements will be easy.

Whether young or old, balance

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and stretches are very important, to prevent difficulties with movements or injuries.

Horses should have time to relax and enjoy life, so all the horses on my yard go out every day, to let them stretch and move naturally.

Before riding the horses they often have leg stretches and we use massage rugs.

Lunging is very useful for training; my advice is always be positive and work at the horse’s pace.

When riding, a simple technique for helping with balance and avoiding stiffness is to allow your

horse to have true bend, stretching the poll and neck and letting them give through the body. This will help the horse to feel more prepared for work, increase suppleness and ease resistance to more difficult movements.

Varied work will help avoid a horse getting fed up and lacking interest. As well as schooling, during the week I go hacking or jumping, to mix up the work.

Riding should be enjoyable. These techniques will help prevent a stressful environment for both

horse and rider, and make riding a pleasure, not tense and hard work.

Remember if you are in a bad mood, it will reflect on the horse.

Lengthened strides that are fast and flat If your lengthen strides are fast and flat consider what directions you have been giving to the horse to get this result.

To avoid lengthened strides that are fast and flat, work more on the collection, it is not about getting faster and faster.

When your strides tend to get fast

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Hannah’s...

top tips 1. the secret to becoming a successful dressage rider is patience!

2. Be prepared enough to create your own good luck.

3. coping with competition nerves can be difficult, i focus on me and my horse in my own bubble.

4. Don’t rush to the finish line of a test, enjoy it.

5. absorb as much knowledge as you can along the way.

Hannah uses Haygain steamers on her yard said...

or flat, don’t put both your legs on and hope it improves. A halfhalt in the corner before will help the horse understand to step under and rebalance. Use your legs, seat and shoulders, but keep your hands soft. When the horse is sitting and engaging more, he can respond to the legs on a forward aid, which should make the powerful hind legs correctly lift the forehand and power from the back to cover more ground.

Corners, circles and turns that lack bends When a horse is lacking bend, it means it is not working correctly.

Bend should require the horse to deliver power from the hind legs along the curve of the corner, circle or turn.

A common problem, if your horse needs more bend, relates to the fact the horse is falling out through the shoulder or falling in like a motorbike.

If this is the case and the horse is not working fully, teach yourself

and the horse to understand that two legs on means forward and one leg on means use the same side hind leg more actively.

Practice this principle, by giving the horse time to go around corners with balance, keep the impulsion going enough to pick up the inside hind leg and step under it with each stride. Maintain energy but don’t rush. Use your outside rein to ensure the horse doesn’t fall out through his outside quarters. Keep your inside elbow in and soften the inside hand once the horse is accepting the flexion in the jaw, but keep your inside leg on the girth so the horse doesn’t fall in. Making sure you are sat straight and not leaning in, encouraging the horse to balance themselves.

Correct bend will ensure your horse maintains elasticity and strength, which will help balance and control. If the horse is working through his body correctly it will lower the risk of stiffness and less wear and tear.

“I have complete peace of mind that my competition horses are getting the full nutritional value of their hay with no detrimental respiratory problems."

The Haygain hay steamer kills the respirable dust by thoroughly steaming from the centre outwards at 100oc. This is hugely beneficial to the health of the horse as it is this ‘dust’ that is inhaled deep into the lungs and challenges the respiratory system.

Whilst some horses don’t show any clinical symptoms, in fact, 80% of horse’s stabled part of the time, have some airway inflammation without showing any symptoms. Research has shown that stabled horses may loose 30% of their maximum lung capacity, which will have detrimental effects on their health and performance.

The Haygain system is very straightforward to use and many riders comment on how easy and time saving it is. The forage is simply placed into the insulated, double skinned chest and pushed firmly down onto spiked manifolds. It takes 50-60 minutes to steam and can be fed straight away. Another advantage is the freshly steamed hay has an appealing sweet smell so is ideal for encouraging fussy eaters. www.haygain.co.uk

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CAREERS, EDUCATION & TRAINING

Spirit of King’s Ely

K

ing’s Ely is a school that empowers young people to push beyond the boundaries of their own expectations to achieve more than they ever believed possible, and supporting girls and boys who participate in equestrian events is no exception.

The school has very active and successful Junior and Senior Equestrian teams, with the new working week enabling pupils to fully participate in regional and national events. Training for competitions is an important part of this and, whilst much training takes place at home or with affiliated societies, the school provides a platform for this crucial element.

There have been significant successes from within the team to date. This year saw individual triumphs for Katie Cameron, who won the county qualifier for

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and as such qualified for the NSEA National County Championships Finals in April.

Freia (pictured) flew the flag for King’s Ely in the dressage coming seventh overall - a fantastic achievement at such a young age.

Supporting and developing students to unlock their potential is the hallmark of a King's Ely education. Offering an outstanding education to girls and boys aged 1 to 18, situated just 15 minutes north of showjumping and was also part of qualifier at the Jays in Suffolk saw Cambridge and a short walk to Ely the winning team that qualified the team gain qualification by train station in the heart of rural for the National Schools winning its class, and there were Cambridgeshire, King’s Ely is a Equestrian Association (NSEA) further individual successes for prestigious, innovative County Finals. The team also Katie, who won and qualified for independent day and boarding travelled to Keysoe, a qualifier for both classes as an individual as school, complemented by a NSEA Eventer’s Challenge Series well as being part of the qualifying history that stretches back over Final at the All England Jumping team.

1,000 years. A can-do atmosphere Course at Hickstead. Individually, Other achievements were notable develops happy, confident young Katie Cameron, Freia Gould, in the dressage competition, people who are encouraged to Phoebe Plumb all qualified for where the team came second at thrive, both academically and Hickstead in June, and the team the College of West Anglia. Freia socially. won its class. Another Hickstead Gould won the novice dressage All major sports are offered, along with an impressive array of other activities. The school boasts modern, purpose-built teaching facilities and the remarkable backcloth of Ely Cathedral, the perfect setting for concerts and performances. Music, drama and art are embedded in the culture of the school, with opportunities for pupils of all abilities and aspirations, both within and beyond the curriculum.

To visit our Open Events or make an individual appointment, please email janeformston@kingsely.org or call 01353 660707. www.kingsely.org

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Writtle’s University College status Writtle College is celebrating having been awarded University College status and will now be changing its name to ‘Writtle University College’ from August.

Established in 1893 and located just outside the city of Chelmsford, Writtle has a long history of providing education related to the land, environment, animals, design and sport.

New Advanced Equine Nutrition Course Do you have a thirst for knowledge and want to develop your equine nutrition skills? Want to get your teeth into equine specific nutritional requirements for equine conditions?

If the answer is yes to either of these questions, Equine Education has a great online course which offers all the above and more.

The course will offer up to date information and will make you

feel more confident in yourself, thanks to the advice provided by a leading nutrition expert Dr JoAnne Murray, who will break the course down into easy to understand sections.

The duration of the course is four weeks commencing on 6th June and will cost £39.

This is an excellent course to develop your knowledge and learn from an expert in the field of equine nutrition. It can be the first step in gaining important knowledge for future qualifications or help in decision making when it comes to feeding your horse or pony. www.equine-education.com

ide in If you don’t have pr your job, then change it!

“Yes, change is often terrifying, but it is also a time of great opportunity to make something better. If you are unhappy, then think about why it is, and what you can do about it. Maybe it just means discussing issues with your boss, or maybe you should look for a different job altogether. Take that next positive step” - Anna Morris, www.FirstFocusConsultants.com

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WE SPOKE WITH EMILY COOPERREADE OF ECR PROPERTIES TO FIND OUT MORE...

Approximate distances: Ely 7.5 miles; Newmarket 11 miles; Cambridge 23 miles

Emily, please describe the property: “The main residence is a well presented chalet bungalow which features a French-style farmhouse kitchen, modern bathroom, two ground floor bedrooms and a third attic bedroom. Fenning Farm is located at the end of a long driveway with no near neighbours.”

What are the equestrian facilities?

“A pair of double gates provide the main entrance which lead to extensive hard stand parking areas by the clubhouse/café and working in arena, with the main horse box parking area further beyond.

“The flood lit warm up arena measures approximately 28m x 43m has a silica sand and combi-ride surface and is enclosed by a close board fence. The fenced main competition arena measuring approximately 60m x 45m has a sand and rubber surface with two heated judges boxes and a viewing box. There is a fully incorporated PA and music system.

“The main yard has feed room, tack room and four large loose boxes with rubber mats and kickboards.

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The second yard has four loose boxes (two are internal), with rubber mats and there is a feed room and tack room.

“The Clubhouse/café currently has a 5 star food rating, there is bar with sink areas, various equipment, refreshment fridges and fitted shelving. Kitchen equipment and furniture are negotiable on sale.

Doors lead to the raised decked terrace with further outdoor seating areas.”

“Currently the show business runs successful show-jumping days (average 12 a year); unaffiliated and BD Dressage shows at least 12 days a year (currently sub-contracted to Optimum Events); training and demonstration days; venue and school hire (including Pony Club). The livery business consists of a mixture of full and part liveries.”

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REPORTS

Ultimate Challenge combinations rode up to the start line in the dark at 5.00am. The route comprised 6 loops, all coming back to the venue at Wordwell for strict veterinary checks and controlled rest breaks.

Fiona Griffiths from Powys, South Wales, riding Oliver Twist IV and Mel Bradley from Devizes, Wiltshire, riding 15-year-old CS Khan, owned by Linda Cross, left the venue knowing that they were running close to the maximum time allowed. A small crowd gathered at the finish line waiting

Charlotte Barber from Ruskington Fen in Lincolnshire has taken home the Petplan Equine High Achiever Award for her performance in the Novice Open Championship with Florisou owned by her father Karl Barber, at the annual Petplan Equine Area Festival Finals held at Hartpury College, Gloucestershire from 6th-10th April.

Mel Bradley riding Linda Cross’s CS Khan to win the CEI3* 160km event.

Photo: Saunders Photography

for news from the course. Word came in that they were approaching the finish line and a cheer went up. Mel and Khan came into view with only minutes to spare, urged on by their crew.

They dug deep and cantered brightly to the finish with just 22 seconds remaining on the clock.

Fiona felt that Oli was tired and decided to slow down on the last loop so finished some time later but to equal cheers from the waiting group. Both horses passed the final vetting in good form but sadly no completion for Fiona due to being out of time.

THE WELSH MASTERS The Welsh Masters, held at Wales & West 14th17th April, proved to be a Charles’ family benefit as father Peter and siblings Harry, Scarlett and Sienna (Hampshire) all featured prominently in the show’s major classes.

Harry won the Gent’s Final on his European Championship ride, Vivaldi du Rom, owned by father Peter, by the tiny margin of 0.04 of a second from Michael Fursedonn (Brentwood, Essex). Riding his own Darcode, on which he did so well at the Wales & West April Mixed meeting earlier in the month, Michael demoted Alex Hempleman to third place on board Billy Dinero owned by Jenny Bingham.

Riding Mystic Hurricane, Keith Shore scooped the Big Tour 1.45m Grand Prix along with the £7500 prize at the Wales & West Chepstow International CSI2* on 28th April – 2nd May. Of five that went through to the jump-off three went clear again with Keith stopping the clock at 37.39 seconds, just under two seconds ahead of runner-up Theo Simpson (Essex) on board David Simpson’s Touch of Chilli.

LUCKY LUKE TAKES THIRD PLACE

Luke Humphrey riding Soraja at the Bronze League Championship at HOYS last year

Kerrie Goodwin from St Albans, Hertfordshire kicked off this year’s Horseware Bronze League Qualifiers in fine style, taking victory recently at Houghton Hall Equestrian Centre in Cambridgeshire.

Riding her own Roscoes Golani, a 20 year-old chestnut gelding, they produced a consistent clear in the first round to secure their place in the sizable jump off. Second place went to Elizabeth Mantel from Reading.

Luke Humphrey from Wisbech, Cambridgeshire took the third and final qualifying place of the class. Riding his own Soraja, a 17 year-old dark bay mare, they produced two clear rounds and posted a jump off time of 32.47 seconds.

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Courtesy of the David Broome Event Centre

Kings Forest near Thetford, Norfolk was the setting for three days of competitive routes through the iconic woodland of ‘The Brecks.’

This unique area covers 393 square miles – the UK’s largest lowland forest, with miles of tracks and paths making it an ideal setting for Endurance GB’s main class of the weekend – a CEI 3* 160km (100 miles) competition. This distance is the ultimate challenge to the Endurance rider and four

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REPORTS

Romeo, Oh Romeo!

Dales Pony Society Area 9

PrESiDENt'S riDE 17th April

pony with all the abilities of a true allrounder.

The Area 9 (Cambs, Essex, Norfolk, Suffolk) ride took place around Stanton in Suffolk.

The ponies and riders that took part were Andrea Tyrrell on Connie (part-bred Dales), Carolyn Truss on Southburn Treasure (Burnie), Kate Thorogood on Colmworth Miss Mollie (Mollie), Lyndsay Knight on Griseburn Black Darcy (Darcy) and Mandy Rostron on Evangillis Musketeer (Musk).

The group met up at Bardwell Manor Equestrian Centre where Sharon and Karl Dawson arranged for them to park on hard standing.

The route covered around eight miles of country roads, fieldside margins and tracks giving the opportunity for a good uphill gallop despite the mad antics of a small herd of deer who seemed very confused by five thundering ponies!

The centenary plaque carried on the ride has been passed to the Lincolnshire Area ride and will eventually be carried on the Co Durham ride.

Photo: Fiona Scott-Maxwell

Photos: Colin Allison of Equus Imaging

In celebration of the centenary of the Dales Pony Society each local area is taking part in a leg of the President's Ride which will culminate on 28th July in Barnard Castle, Co Durham, the spiritual home of the Dales Pony, when it is hoped that there will be the spectacle of 100 Dales Ponies parading through the market place!

The Dales Pony was originally bred to carry 2cwt of lead across the rough terrain of the Pennines. The ore, fuel and lead were carried by strong, active pack ponies, working in gangs of 9 to 20, loose-headed, and in the charge of one mounted man. When the railways appeared, and the pack trains declined, the Dales Pony found a niche on the farms of the dales as it was hardy enough to thrive on the bleak uplands. The combination of strength, agility, thrift, hardiness and high courage, with good conformation and a calm, intelligent nature, makes the Dales Pony a first-class riding and driving

It was a truly international line-up at the Dodson & Horrell Chatsworth International Horse Trials 13th-15th May at the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire’s family home near Bakewell, Derbyshire, which was seen at its very best in beautiful spring sunshine.

The Dodson & Horrell Challenge CIC3* sections B and C were won by Irishman Padraig McCarthy and Frenchman Arnaud Boiteau respectively, a French trio dominated the podium of the new Event Rider Masters (ERM) competition and New Zealander Andrew Nicholson looked back to his very best when taking first and fourth places in the Advanced class.

Gemma Tattersall was the best British rider, in fourth on her Olympic prospect Quicklook V, a grey mare, but Kitty King, the leader after the dressage and show jumping phases on Ceylor LAN, lost any chance of winning when her horse became upset by the all the excitement and refused to leave the starting box at first.

There were good rounds for Olympic hopefuls Kristina Cook, Izzy Taylor and Zara Tindall, but young riders Emily King, Flora Harris and Tom McEwen all had falls.

Young riders were to the fore in four competitive international one-star (CIC1*) sections.

Teenagers Katherine Cross, 17, and Lizzie Baugh, 18, winners of sections F and H respectively, were notching up their first international victories and revelling in the big-occasion feeling of Chatsworth.

Suffolk-based Cross, 17, who was riding Romeo Z, is on a gap year. “It’s the biggest atmosphere I’ve ridden in,” she said.

From left: Sam Horrell, Duchess of Devonshire and Katherine Cross

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THE REDWINGS SHOW! On Sunday 15th May, 135 competitors attended Redwings’ annual horse show at Topthorn Equestrian Centre in Suffolk, a notable increase in attendees on the previous year.

The 2016 Supreme Champions were Stephanie Turner and the coloured Doylan Precious Gift.

Delighted with their success at the Show the pair were also winners of Ridden Coloured, Ridden Part Breds and Ring One Championship under Judge Sue Palmer. Stephanie said: “It really shows that all the preparation is worth it. It’s so pleasing for everyone who has worked so hard.

“It’s been a lovely event,” Stephanie added. “We like to come and support these shows if we can. Everything has been run so well.”

Relative newcomer Chloe Fulcher and her piebald cob Tilbury’s Lad (stable name Stanley) took Reserve Champion. Chloe and Stanley came first in the Cobs and Coloured In-hand classes before

taking the Ring Four In-hand Championship under Judge Emily Bambridge.

Commenting on their success, Chloe’s mum Sarah Gibson said: “We’re so pleased, especially considering when we came here today we were just hoping he was going to behave for the Judges in the ring! To have been decorated makes us so proud of him. We’ve had such a fantastic day.”

Deciding on this year’s Supreme Champion proved quite a challenge for the Judges with many talented horses in the running not forgetting the Ring Three Donkey Champion Dillydaydream as judged by Britt Evans. Experienced 8-year-old Dilly is proving very talented in the show ring, especially having been previously named Champion at last year’s Suffolk Show.

Handler Zoe Norton said: “Dilly loves the attention, she even goes out on Palm Sunday parades.” Zoe was particularly pleased with the attention given to the donkeys at the Redwings Show and their

inclusion in the Supreme Championship.

The 2016 Spillers Best Condition Championship went to Karen Sturgeon and Jurgen who were winners of the In-hand Veteran.

Redwings Felledge Henry ridden

by Alison Petts stood Reserve having won the Ridden Best Rescue class. Indeed, this year’s show proved a great success for Redwings’ rescue horses and their Guardian families.

Redwings Teddy was also in the running for the Best Condition Championship having previously won In-hand Best Rescue with Anna Hales as judged by Nicky Jarvis, while Redwings Blade won My Best Friend with young rider Ruby Armstrong.

Novice classes in Ring Two were hugely popular among competitors and spectators this year with the championship taken

by Merrie Maydance and rider Lee-Ane Dobson. Ring Two Reserve Thistledown Spring Spirit and young rider Millie Metcalf also had a great show

Supreme Champion Stephanie Turner and Doylan Precious Gift

having won Best Condition Ridden and Lead Rein Pony.

Commenting on the novice horses and competitors, Ring Two Judge Sam Allchurch said: “I was so impressed with the quality of young, novice horses coming through; they’re destined to make great waves in the showing world.

It was also fantastic to see so many competitors coming to their first ever show and I hope this has been a real confidence builder for them; they all did so well!”

Ring Five was host to the working hunter classes and were judged by Redwings Show organiser Stacey Harvey.

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Kurt Manders and Prince Harry - Heavy Horse In hand

Spillers Best Condition Reserve Alison Petts and Redwings Felledge Henry

Spillers Best Condition Champions Karen Sturgeon and Jurgen with Stacey Harvey

Ring Two Reserves Millie Metcalf and Thistledown Spring Spirit

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LOCAL SHOW RESULTS

REPORTS Reserve champions Chloe Fulcher and Tilbury's Lad

Reflecting on the day, show organiser Stacey said: “Now in its seventh year, the 2016 Redwings Show was one of our best yet a sentiment felt by everyone involved in its organisation and those who attended.”

Photo: Frances Kay Photo Events

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The Championship went to Actaeon of Hardingley and rider Grace Donnor, and standing Reserve was Mr Hector with rider Amelia Short who last year took Supreme Champion with Cairnside Houdini. Meanwhile, the eagerly anticipated heavy horse classes in Rings One and Four did not disappoint with beautiful Percherons and Shires, and even a Suffolk Punch, in attendance; Hightown Cassie and rider Nicola Dewnip took the Heavy Horse Ridden in Ring One, while Prince Harry and his handler Kurt Manders took Heavy Horse In-hand in Ring Four.

The weekend of 23rd and 24th April saw the first Polocrosse tournament of the season take place at the world class Dallas Burston Polo Grounds in Warwickshire.

Pony Club Area 8 was represented by Emma Joslin (16) from Essex and Suffolk Hunt Pony Club in the Open event and Spectators were treated to well Xanthe Goodman (10) from East Essex fought out Nupafeed Supplements Senior Discovery Second Round Hunt Pony Club in the Minis. recently at Quainton Stud in Benjamin Buckinghamshire and it was Harry Payne, 27, from Bateman who eventually topped the Essex, took the leader board from the seventy-two top spot in the starters.

Cob class at the Harry, who is from Hockley, Essex, was SEIB Insurance the only rider able to deliver a treble clear Broker’s Search in less than forty seconds on Saturday for a Star 2016 and he did so on his own 4 year-old qualifier held at chestnut mare, Zuniek Van De Osbaldeston Tojopehoeve Z. This combination was Riding Centre, drawn to go around the midway point of in Lancashire, on 9th April. the jump off and their round proved to Riding his own horse, 8-year-old be quick enough to ensure that they Spartacus, Benjamin gained could not be beaten. Their time of 37.91 qualification for the Horse of the Year seconds saw them finish over four Show (HOYS). seconds ahead of their nearest rivals.

Photo: SMR Photos

Essex’s Harry Bateman

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14th April

3rd May

Wix EC: Dressage Intro B 1 M Taylor – Guinness; 2 C March – Basil; 3 D Hilliard – Bertie; 4 C Spalding – Take a Chance. Prelim 2 1 L Kerr – Irish Gem; =2 A Ackland – Dun Looking; =2 S Walden – Phanton; 4 C Spalding – Take a Chance. Prelim 7 1 B Durrell – Jasper; 2 A Black – Joey; 3 L Kerr – Irish Gem; 4 J Stevens – Gi Gi. Novice 27 1 C March – Barry; 2 A Black – Joey; 3 C Kemp – Ruiz Senor; 4 J James – Billy. % Class 1 C March – Barry. % Music 1 N Bentley - Rudiger

24th April Codham Park EC Senior British SJ 85cm 1 Hannah Cole – Omacca. 85cm Novice 1 Sue Hume – Williams Way; 2 Lacey Lazell – Grandioos Van T Broekend; 3 Hannah Vincent – Clogheen Boy; 4 Alex Curran – Vechta Cruise. 95cm Open 1 Jade Wood – Westford Lenny; 2 Scarlett Baker – Matanique; 3 Maia Capp – Wild Montana Skies. 95cm 1 Maia Capp - Wild Montana Skies; 2 Scarlett Baker – Matanique; 3 Jade Wood – Westford Lenny; 4 Remmi Bell – Oh Vivaldi XI. 1m Novice 1 Georgina Hardy – Trooper B; 2 Alice Ellison – Faith M. 1.05m 1 Saffron Baker – Loulabelle II; 2 Elise Hardy – Desert D Elle; 3 Jade Burley – Ayrton III. 1.05m Open 1 Alice Ellison – Britney IV; 2 Hannah Vincent – Jabberwocky. 1.10m 1 Alice Ellison – Britney IV; 2 Hannah Vincent – Jabberwocky.

Codham Park EC Senior British Showjumping British Novice 1 Kyla Huntington – Gina Trojka S; 2 Hollie Lansdowne – Isambard II. 90cm Open 1 Kyla Huntington – Frank Sonate. 1m Open 1 Kyla Huntington – Frank Sonate; 2 Ronnie Jones – San Stakkato. 1.05m 1 Ronnie Jones – San Stakkato; 2 Lucy Tubb – Airlie Princess.

Newcomers 1 Lara Abraham – Indy V; 2 Tom Plaster – Bottomline; 3 Antony Clark – Golden Forever; 4 Holly Garrett – Baron De Rothschild. 1.15m Open 1 Antony Clark – Crambamboli. 1.20m Open 1 Tom Plaster – Bertina H; 2 Kyla Huntington – Alegro Z. 1.30m Open Kyla Huntington – Alegro Z.

8th May Wix EC; Dressage Intro B 1 G Hutchins – Finn; 2 S Twaites – Llarelerado; 3 C Chandler – Scrabble; 4 D Avery – The Comet. Prelim 1 1 S Lees – Beans; 2 F Atkins – Boolagh Optomist; 3 R Harvey – Forest; 4 S Lees – Florin. Prelim 18 1 A Travell – Gracias; 2 J Taplin – Ty; 3 H Read – Murphy; 4 F Atkins – Boolagh Optomist. Novice 27 1 H Read – Murphy; 2 A Travell – Gracias; 3 K Foley – Jack; 4 L Clay – Morgan. % Class 1 L Clay – Morgan.

30th April Codham Park EC: JumpCross X-Pole Pony 1 Martha Millar - Little Jazz Man; 2 Ben Gower – Rehanna; 3 Isabella Caney - Rhydeilian Olympia; 4 Victoria Stroughton – Chancer. X-Pole Horse 1 Beth Sen Meelickisland Cloud; 2 Stephanie Key – Hartleah; 3 Shelly Howland - Miss P. Mini Challenge Pony 1 Jo Fisher - Whiz Man Spirit; 2 Thomas Gower – Ruby; 3 Isabella Caney - Rhydeilian Olympia; 4 Isabella Parr – Sunshine. Mini Challenge Horse 1 Ruth Cartwright - Dayrells Ella; 2 Jo Fisher - Tonto Monto Harry; 3 Beth Sen - Meelickisland Cloud; 4 Deborah Butolph – Molly. 50cm Mini Pony 1 Daisy Hughes - In A Daze; 2 Rosie Beanland – Shamoose; 3 Daisy Twin - Squires Jibber Jabber; 4 Isabella Parr – Sunshine. 50cm Mini Horse 1 Amanda Bissett - Bridget Jones; 2 Nicki Webster – Tilly; 3 Ruth Cartwright - Dayrells Ella; 4 Deborah Butolph – Molly. Novice 60-65cm Pony 1 Phoebe Jefferies – Brook; 2 Daisy Hughes - In A Daze; 3 Maddy Carpenter - Broomdowns Adonis; 4 Lauren Maxted-Page – Jackaroo. Novice 60-65cm Horse 1 Shelly Mason Quick Step; 2 Kirsty Faulkner - Jammy Dodger; 3 Clare Dobie – Rupert; 4 Louise Parker Bee Happy. Intro 70-75cm Pony 1 Phoebe Jefferies – Brook; 2 Beau Damps - Marilyn Monroe; 3 Jamie Barnes - Lady Luck; 4 Phoebe Jefferies - Little Miss Amazon. Intro 7075cm Horse 1 Shelly Mason – Quick; 2 Susan Johnston - New Years Day; 3 Julie Hayward - Westfords Madonna 4 Kelsey May Riseborough-Kendal - Little Roberta.

Intermediate 80-85cm Pony 1 Tabatha Massey - Barney Bubble; 2 Natasha Worsick Bob VII; 3 Natasha Worsick - Lord of The Irish Sky. Intermediate 80-85cm Horse 1 Amelia Marino - Liberty Taker; 2 Lacey Trinder – Sar; 3 Jade Henderson - Lordship Ambush; 4 Kelsey May Riseborough-Kendal - Little Roberta.

12th May Wix EC: Dressage Intro B 1 S Jackson – Poppy; 2 N Dewsnip – Hightown Taffy; =3 T Giordano – Violet; =3 A Beech – Tom. Prelim 7 1 T Giordano – Violet. Prelim 13 1 F Gilchrist – Siskian.

Novice 24 1 F Day – All Roads Lead. % Class 1 A Thomson – Fiel Servente; 2 A Twigg – Pilgrim K; 3 F Jay – All Roads Lead; 4 M Andrews – Satin. % Music 1 N Bentley - Rudiger.

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7th May

1st May Codham Park EC: Dressage X-Pole 1 Michelle Sorrell – Monarch; 2 Tina Pridmore – Mr Beaujangles. 50cm Pony 1 Lauren Maxted-Page – Jackaroo; 2 Alice Fleming – Dipsy; 3 Caitlin Faulkner – Tornado Tilly; 4 Victoria Stoughton – Chancer. 50cm Horses 1 Tina Pridmore – Mr Beaujangles; 2 Michelle Sorrell – Monarch. 60cm Open Pony 1 Alexandra Caley – Miss Yogi Bear; 2 Lauren Maxted-Page – Jackaroo; 3 Alice Fleming – Dipsy; 4 Caitlin Faulkner – Tornado Tilly. 60cm Open Horse 1 Victoria Rise – Voska; 2 Deborah Mason – Cavalier Goodwin; 3 Emily Preston – Tigerlilly; 4 Vicky Hansen – Jalabert. 70cm Open Horse 1 Beau Champs – Marilyn Monroe; 2 Daisy Hughes – In A Daze; 3 Pippa Curran – Te Amo Valentine; 4 Thomas Bartrup – Bambi. 70cm Open Horse 1 Kirsty Faulkner – Jammy Dodger; 2 Susan Johnston – New Years Day; 3 Jamie Barnes – Lady Luck; 4 Shannon Elliot – Hazel. 80cm Open Pony 1 Eloise Barber – Mosstown Action Man; 2 Beau Damps – Marilyn Monroe; 3 Christina Nichols – Silver; 4 Alex Curran – Oakley Mist.

80cm Open Horse 1 Susan Johnston – New Years Day; 2 Jamie Barnes – Lady Luck; 3 Shannon Kuchnir – Dusolei; 4 Kasey Foreman – LJ Dakota. 90cm Open Pony 1 Keira Riley – Irish Smurf; 2 Poppy Buckingham – Tullibards Winning Mood; 3 Beau Damps – Marilyn Monroe; 4 Daisy Hughes – In A Daze. 90cm Open Horse 1 Claire Blackmore – Sparkys La Luna; 2 Harriet Garrett – CSC Indian Lakota; 3 Kasey Foreman – LJ Dakota; 4 Lisa Cameron-Errington – Lanchesters Law. 1.05m Open Pony 1 Keira Riley – Irish Smurf; 2 Poppy Buckingham – Tullibards Winning Mood. 1.05m Open Horse 1 Alex Curran – Vechta Cruise; 2 Harriet Garrett – CSC Indian Lakota; 3 Alice Perrins – Vera.

Well ! done

Colchester Garrison Saddle Club Unaffiliated Dressage Intro B 1 Kieron Sheringham – CGSC Drum; 2 Cpl Laura Stirling – Darling Dragon; 3 Lucinda Hayward – Ketchup; 4 Samantha Cotton – Pride. Juniors 1 1Charlotte Deal – Cronnie Arth Rhythm of the Night; =2 Eleanor Deal – CGSC Magic; =2 Grace Hill – CGSC Dougal; =4 Erin Nuttall – Bobby; =4 Catlin O’Halloran – CGSC Ronnie. Prelim 4 1 Anna Kynaston – Mr Cook; 2 Esme Jepp – Seven woods; 3 Lisa Green – Roo; 4 Annie James – Kenmare Orin. Prelim 13 =1 Esme Jepp – Seven Woods; =1 Jodie Daly – Tristan Superstar; 3 Pernille Petersen – Charlie; 4 Anna Kynaston – Mr Cook. Novice 34 1 Pernille Petersen – Charlie; 2 Jodie Daly – Tristan Superstar; 3 Sue Newbury – Spider.

Novice 34 winner Pernille Petersen with Charlie

Kindly Supplied Photo: Chris Doyle Photography

1st May Brook Farm TC: Dressage W&T Intro B 1 Nicola Walker – Disco; 2 Helena Farmer – Court Jester; 3 Katy Jarrett – Lottie; 4 Jo-Anne Chaplin – Oscar. Juniors 1 Sophie Hampton – Ronnie; 2 Jess Stagg – Angel; 3 Zoe Laws-Boggein – Blue; 4 Katie Boggein – Idno. W&T Intro C 1 Nicola Walker – Disco; 2 Jack Seager – Whisper; 3 Julie Wilding – Calypso; 4 Sandy Eleanor Longhlin – Sunbeam Casino. Juniors 1 Katie Boggein – Idno; 2 Cassie Moran – Chino; 3 Zoe Laws-Boggein – Blue; 4 Emma Louise Courtney – Sunbeam Casino.

Prelim 1 1 Laurence Close – Olbert VB; 2 Hollie Atkins – Murphy; 3 Alison Smith – Crannagh Blue Granite; 4 Naomi Stevens – Boston. Juniors 1 Teddy Wright – Marons Cosort; 2 Grace Kirwan – My Mate Marmite; =3 Brooke Toomey – Lifes Little Puzzle; =3 Leanne Arnold – Elinbeth Serrene. Prelim 13 1 Kathryn Brace – Newydd Bleddyn; 2 Amy Travell – Gracias; 3 Samantha Williams – Jim Murphy; 4 Alison Smith – Crannagh Blue Granite. Juniors 1 Chloe Ansell – Mister Ned; 2 Teddy Wright – Marons Cosort; 3 Mia Good – Little Miss Tilly; 4 Brooke Toomey – Lifes Little Puzzle.

Novice 27 1 Emily Wakeling – Castaway Diamond; 2 Sue Newbury – Spider; 3 Amy Travell – Gracias; 4 Geraldine Phillips – Alf. Juniors 1 Mia Good – Little Miss Tilly.

Novice 28 1 Emily Wakeling – Castaway Diamond; 2 Lynne Edmonds – Leonidas; 3 Carla Herd – Wolfgang Willy; 4 Laurence Close – Ginger. Juniors 1 Ellie Bull – Inca Futina; 2 Chloe Ansell – Mister Ned. Elementary 42 1 Rachel Ovens – Alf; 2 Annette Scott – Dutch Clogs Viacaro; 3 Lynne Edmonds – Leonidas; 4 Julie Jeakins – Apollo.

Elementary 42 1 Ellie Bull – Inca Futina. Elementary 49 1 Rachel Ovens – Ted; 2 Annette Scott – Dutch Clogs Vicaro.

Esme Jepp with Seven Woods (left) one of the Prelim 13 winners and Anna Kynaston with Mr Cook Prelim 4 winner

Welldone!

Hannah Daniell-Blackburn is 7-years-old and is campaigning her first season as a lead rein rider with Hodeam Amelie, a 6year-old grey standard shetland mare, owned by Sonia CowieBland and her daughter Holly Bland.

The novice duo qualified on their first attempt together for Equifest and Ponies UK Summer and Winter Champs winning Class 147 Lobster pot M & M Lead Rein at the Woodbridge Show at Trinity Park Ipswich on the 2nd May 2016.

They then went on to take Reserve Champion!

Kelly Amber

Rhydgwillim Gwen is 11.2hh and is owned by Anna Perry.

She has been nicknamed Gasbag Gwen! My daughter Jenna and Gwen recently came first in the Ridden M&M class and first in the Concours d'elegance class. Both were strong classes and it was their first time doing each class. I'm so very proud of them!

Carla Calver Hollie Crowe has qualified her new 14.2hh show pony Stanley Grange Sea Shells for the Royal International at her first attempt, then went on to qualify for the Cherif Champs in September by winning all her classes and taking Reserve Supreme in Dereham! They have even had a report and photo in the Horse & Hound!

Leanne Crowe

Intro B winners Kieron Sheringham with CGSC Drum (Seniors) and Charlotte Deal (Juniors) with Cronnie Arth Rhythm of the Night

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PHOTONEWS ❙ Suffolk Hunt PC One Day Event ❙ Ickworth Park ❙ 1st May

Pip Woodford riding Montana blue, winners of Sec 1C Emma Jarrett riding Java Flight, winners of Sec 1b Ella brinley riding Hi Ho Silver, 3rd place Sec 1b

Daisy Procton on Johnny Cash, 2nd place Sec 2b

Andrew Taylor riding Sherkin Island, 2nd place Sec 1C

Richard Weller-Poley Photography

Rhian Cohen riding The brook, winners of Sec 2C Emma Thurtle riding Maguire Iv; 2nd place Sec 2C

Zoe De’Ath on virgin Anegada, 2nd place Sec 2A

Ricky Hilton on banksy, 3rd place Sec 2b

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Daisy Dollar riding Croftfarm Kitty, 3rd place Sec 2C

Charlotte Pettitt on Grey Mist, winners of Sec 2A

Emily Lewis on Cassanova, 2nd place Sec 3

Katherine Cross riding Leonidas 103, Sec 4 winners

Issy Starr riding Hector, 3rd place Sec 4

Isabella Stagg on Possibilities, 2nd place Sec 4

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❙ Arena Eventing ❙ Poplar Park EC ❙ 15th May

Ada Marson riding Rolly Rascal, 2nd place 80cm

Shelby Haslam riding Gynfaes Hedfanwr, 2nd place 90cm

Charlotte Long on Dawn, 4th place 80cm

Jemma Fry riding Mino Transgression, 5th place 80cm

Caroline Powell riding Swatch

Caroline Spurrier on Casper Iv, 90cm winners

Katie Cameron on Call Me Kev, 4th place 90cm

biddy brasted-Watts riding bansha vendi, 6th place 1m

Jane Marson riding Heritage Apollo, 3rd place 1m

Greg Kinslake on billy, 1m winners

Event to Event Photography Nuala Hemington on Galway, 4th place 1m

Caroline Smith riding blondie, 80cm winners

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PHOTONEWS ❙ St Edmunds RC Area Combined Training ❙ Thorne Court ❙ 24th April

Anne Howland riding Waldyke Poppy, 4th place 90cm Junior Individual

Elle Mitchell riding India Moonslate, 3rd place 90cm Junior Individual

Imogen Sheldrake riding Hollyoaks Fury, 2nd place 90cm Junior Individual

Danielle Lawrence on Atlanta Roo

Stephanie Johnson on Where’s Wally, 90cm Senior Individual winners

Laura Leggett riding Charlie bear, 6th place 90cm Junior Individual

Lily Hill riding barney, 3rd place 90cm Junior Individual

Jenny James riding billy Rocket, 2nd place 90cm Senior Individual

Event to Event Photography

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Shannon Curtis on Stadmorslow Twix, 2nd place 1m Junior Individual

Julia Woods riding Glen Paddy, 3rd place 1m Senior Individual

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❙ JumpCross ❙ Codham Park EC ❙ 30th April

Martha Millar on Little Jazz Man, x-pole Pony winners

Cailtlin Faulkner on Tornado Tilly, 5th place x-pole Pony

Stephanie Key riding Hartleah, 2nd place x-pole Horse

Amanda bissett riding bridget Jones, 50cm Mini Horse winners

Hannah baldwin on Twilight blue, 6th place 50cm Mini Pony Shelly Howland riding Miss P, 3rd place x-pole Horse

Kirsty Faulkner on Jammy Dodger 2, 2nd place Novice 60-65cm Horse class

Jo Fisher on Whiz Man Spirit, Mini Challenge Pony winners

beth Sen on Meelickisland Cloud, x-pole Horse winners

Isabella Parr on Sunshine, 4th place 50cm Mini Pony

Spencer Moret Photography

Daisy Hughes on In A Daze, 50cm Mini Pony winners

Deborah butolph riding Molly, 4th place 50cm Mini Horse

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PHOTONEWS ❙ Unaffiliated Showjumping ❙ Codham Park EC ❙ 1st May

Olivia Pembroke riding Ruby, 3rd place x-pole Pony

victoria Stoughton riding Chancer, x-pole Pony winners

Lauren Maxted-Page on Jackaroo, 50cm Pony winners

Daisy Twin on Squires Jibber Jabber, 5th place 60cm Open Pony

vicky Hansen on Jalabert, 4th place 60cm Open Horse

beau Damps riding Marilyn Monroe, 70cm Open Pony winners

Pippa Curran on Te Amo valentine, 3rd place 70cm Open Pony

Alex Curran on Oakley Mist, 4th place 80cm Open Pony

Keira Riley riding Irish Smurf, 90cm Open Pony winners

Spencer Moret Photography

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❙ Tendring Hundred RC Showing Show ❙ Weeley Showground ❙ 9th April

Cassie braithwaite and basil, Thelwell Lookalike class

Emily Perry and Mags, Newbie Senior class winners

Evie Smith and Star, Newbie Lead Rein winners

Harry Siggers on Tellevey Rumble, Judge to take home winners

Anne Marie bonnar and Dexter, 2nd place Thelwell Lookalike class

Jemima bush and bobby Dazzler

Mark Warr Photography

Evie Smith and Sam, Thelwell Lookalike class winners

Selina Heath and Iserlelly Moore, Prettiest Face class winners

Emma Wood and Hainton Moonshine

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Your showdate listings for... June/July 2016 FRIDAY 3RD JUNE SHOWJUMPING Beds: The College EC; British Showjumping. Tel: 01234 708400 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Codham Park EC; British Showjumping National School Teams. Tel: 07769 907076 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Wix EC; Very Novice Showjumping.

Tel: 01255 870744 SHOWJUMPING Suffolk: Topthorn Arena; Unaffiliated Novice Showjumping. Tel: 01449 711962 SATURDAY 4TH JUNE COMBINED TRAINING Essex: Brook Farm TC; Combined Training. Tel: 01708 687312 DRESSAGE Cambs: Houghton Hall EC; Unaffiliated Dressage.

Tel: 01480 700236 DRESSAGE Essex: Colchester Garrison Saddle Club; Unaffiliated Dressage. Tel: 01206 242210 DRESSAGE Essex: Wix EC; British Dressage. Tel: 01255 870744 EVENTER TRIAL Suffolk: Topthorn Arena; Eventer Trial.

Tel: 01449 711962 JUMPCROSS Essex: Codham Park EC; JumpCross Training.

Tel: 07769 907076 SHOWING Suffolk: GWC EC; Showing Show. Tel: 01379 388743 SHOWJUMPING Beds: The College EC; British Showjumping. Tel: 01234 708400 SHOWJUMPING Norfolk: Forest Edge Arena; Junior British Showjumping. Tel: 01760 722616 TREC Beds: Twin Trees EC; Arena Trec. Tel: 01767 627414

SUNDAY 5TH JUNE DRESSAGE Cambs: Houghton Hall EC; British Dressage. Tel: 01480 700236 DRESSAGE Essex: Brook Farm TC; British Dressage. Tel: 01708 687312 DRESSAGE Essex: Harolds Park Farm; Unaffiliated Dressage. Tel: 01279 414310 DRESSAGE Essex: Wix EC; British Dressage. Tel: 01255 870744 DRESSAGE Suffolk: Easton Park Stud; Unaffiliated Dressage. Tel: 07881802129 SHOWJUMPING Beds: The College EC; British Showjumping. Tel: 01234 708400 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Codham Park EC; Senior British Showjumping. Tel: 07769 907076 SHOWJUMPING Norfolk: Forest Edge Arena; Junior British Showjumping. Tel: 01760 722616 SHOWJUMPING Suffolk: The Jays; Peter Pan Fun Day. Tel: 01284 386014 SHOWJUMPING Suffolk: Topthorn Arena; Unaffiliated Showjumping. Tel: 01449 711962 TREC Beds: Twin Trees EC; Arena Trec. Tel: 01767 627414 MONDAY 6TH JUNE DRESSAGE Suffolk: The Jays; Evening Dressage. Tel: 01284 386014 TUESDAY 7TH JUNE DRESSAGE Norfolk: Easton & Otley College; Unaffiliated Evening Dressage. Tel: 01603 731577 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Brook Farm TC; Evening Clear Round Showjumping. Tel: 01708 687312

SHOWJUMPING Essex: Codham Park EC; Senior British Showjumping. Tel: 07769 907076 SHOWJUMPING Norfolk: Forest Edge Arena; Evening Showjumping. Tel: 01760 722616 WEDNESDAY 8TH JUNE DRESSAGE Cambs: Houghton Hall EC; British Dressage. Tel: 01480 700236 SHOWJUMPING Beds: The College EC; British Showjumping. Tel: 01234 708400 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Brook Farm TC; Evening Showjumping. Tel: 01708 687312 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Wix EC; Evening Showjumping. Tel: 01255 870744 SHOWJUMPING Norfolk: Easton & Otley College; Evening Showjumping. Tel: 01603 731577 SHOWJUMPING Suffolk: The Jays; Senior British Showjumping. Tel: 01284 386014 THURSDAY 9TH JUNE DRESSAGE Cambs: Houghton Hall EC; Unaffiliated Dressage.

Tel: 01480 700236 DRESSAGE Suffolk: Topthorn Arena; Unaffiliated Dressage.

Tel: 01449 711962 SHOWJUMPING Beds: The College EC; Evening Clear Round Showjumping. Tel: 01234 708400 SHOWJUMPING Beds: Twin Trees EC; Evening Mini Showjumping. Tel: 01767 627414 FRIDAY 10TH JUNE SHOWJUMPING Essex: Brook Farm TC; Senior British Showjumping. Tel: 01708

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Tel: 01449 711962 SATURDAY 11TH JUNE DRESSAGE Beds: The College EC; British Dressage Tel: 01234 708400 DRESSAGE Norfolk: Forest Edge Arena; Unaffiliated Dressage. Tel: 01760 722616 DRESSAGE Norfolk: Lime Kiln Farm EC; Affiliated and Unaffiliated Dressage. Tel: 01328 878282 SHOWJUMPING Beds: Twin Trees EC; Showjumping Derby weekend.

Tel: 01767 627414 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Brook Farm TC; Junior British Showjumping. Tel: 01708 687312 SHOWJUMPING Suffolk: Topthorn Arena; Mini Showjumping. Tel: 01449 711962 SUNDAY 12TH JUNE DRESSAGE Beds: The College EC; Affiliated and Unaffiliated Dressage Tel: 01234 708400 DRESSAGE Norfolk: Easton & Otley College; Unaffiliated Dressage. Tel: 01603 731577 DRESSAGE Suffolk: GWC EC; Dressage. Tel: 01379 388743 EVENTER TRIAL Suffolk: Topthorn Arena; Eventer Trial. Tel: 01449 711962 SHOWING Norfolk: Forest Edge Arena; Showing Show. Tel: 01760 722616 SHOWING Suffolk: The Jays; Showing Show. Tel: 01284 386014 SHOWJUMPING Beds: Twin Trees EC; Showjumping Derby weekend.

Tel: 01767 627414 SHOWJUMPING Cambs: Houghton Hall EC; Senior British Showjumping. Tel: 01480 700236 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Brook Farm TC; Junior British Showjumping. Tel: 01708 687312 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Codham Park EC; Unaffiliated Showjumping.

Tel: 07769 907076 MONDAY 13TH JUNE DRESSAGE Essex: Brook Farm TC; Evening Dressage. Tel: 01708 687312 DRESSAGE Suffolk: The Jays; Evening Dressage. Tel: 01284 386014 TUESDAY 14TH JUNE DRESSAGE Beds: The College EC; Affiliated and Unaffiliated Dressage Tel: 01234 708400 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Brook Farm TC; Evening Clear Round Showjumping. Tel: 01708 687312 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Codham Park EC; Senior British Showjumping. Tel: 07769 907076 WEDNESDAY 15TH JUNE DRESSAGE Beds: The College EC; Unaffiliated Dressage Tel: 01234 708400 DRESSAGE Suffolk: Topthorn Arena; British Dressage. Tel: 01449 711962 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Brook Farm TC; Evening Showjumping. Tel: 01708 687312 SHOWJUMPING Suffolk: The Jays; Senior British Showjumping. Tel: 01284 386014 THURSDAY 16TH JUNE DRESSAGE Essex: Wix EC; Dressage (Intro up to Ad Med & Music). Tel: 01255 870744 SHOWJUMPING Beds: Twin Trees EC; Evening Clear Round Showjumping. Tel: 01767 627414 SHOWJUMPING Cambs: Houghton Hall EC; Evening Clear Round Showjumping. Tel: 01480 700236 SHOWJUMPING Cambs: Houghton Hall EC; Senior British Showjumping. Tel: 01480 700236 FRIDAY 17TH JUNE RIDE Norfolk: Ringstead; Endurance GB Iceni Evening Ride. Tel: 07768 921957 SHOWJUMPING Suffolk: Topthorn

Arena; Unaffiliated Novice Showjumping. Tel: 01449 711962 SATURDAY 18TH JUNE DRESSAGE Essex: Brook Farm TC; Unaffiliated Dressage. Tel: 01708 687312 DRESSAGE Essex: Codham Park EC; Unaffiliated Dressage. Tel: 07769 907076 DRESSAGE Suffolk: Boyton Hall EC; Affiliated and Unaffiliated Dressage.

Tel: 07881802129 RIDE Norfolk: Ringstead; Endurance GB Iceni Competitive Ride. Tel: 07768 921957 SHOWJUMPING Beds: The College EC; British Showjumping. Tel: 01234 708400 SUNDAY 19TH JUNE DRESSAGE Cambs: Fenning Farm EC; Affiliated and Unaffiliated Dressage. Tel: 07881802129 DRESSAGE Essex: Brook Farm TC; British Dressage. Tel: 01708 687312 RIDE Norfolk: Ringstead; Endurance GB Iceni Competitive Ride. Tel: 07768 921957 SHOWING Essex: Codham Park EC; Showing Show. Tel: 07769 907076 SHOWING Essex: Harolds Park Farm; Showing Show. Tel: 01279 414310 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Finchingfield EC; Unaffiliated Showjumping. Tel: 01371 811881 MONDAY 20TH JUNE SHOWJUMPING Beds: The College EC; British Showjumping. Tel: 01234 708400 TUESDAY 21ST JUNE SHOWJUMPING Beds: The College EC; British Showjumping. Tel: 01234 708400 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Brook Farm TC; Evening Clear Round Showjumping. Tel: 01708 687312 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Codham Park EC; Senior British Showjumping. Tel: 07769 907076

WEDNESDAY 22ND JUNE DRESSAGE Cambs: Houghton Hall EC; British Dressage. Tel: 01480 700236 DRESSAGE Norfolk: Forest Edge Arena; British Dressage. Tel: 01760 722616 SHOWJUMPING Beds: The College EC; British Showjumping. Tel: 01234 708400 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Brook Farm TC; Evening Showjumping. Tel: 01708 687312 SHOWJUMPING Suffolk: The Jays; Senior British Showjumping. Tel: 01284 386014 THURSDAY 23RD JUNE DRESSAGE Cambs: Houghton Hall EC; Unaffiliated Dressage. Tel: 01480 700236 DRESSAGE Norfolk: Forest Edge Arena; TeamQuest Dressage. Tel: 01760 722616 SHOWJUMPING Beds: The College EC; Evening Clear Round Showjumping. Tel: 01234 708400 FRIDAY 24TH JUNE DRESSAGE Essex: Brook Farm TC; British Dressage. Tel: 01708 687312 DRESSAGE Essex: Wix EC; Dressage (Intro up to Ad Med). Tel: 01255 870744 SHOWJUMPING Norfolk: Forest Edge Arena; Senior British Showjumping. Tel: 01760 722616 SHOWJUMPING Suffolk: Topthorn Arena; Unaffiliated Open Showjumping. Tel: 01449 711962 SATURDAY 25TH JUNE COMBINED TRAINING Essex: Brook Farm TC; Combined Training.

Tel: 01708 687312 EVENTING Beds: The College EC; British Eventing Keysoe 2. Tel: 01234 708400 RIDE Norfolk: Hockham Forest; Endurance GB Iceni Sunset Evening Ride. Tel: 07768 921957 Continued over page

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Your showdate listings for... June/July 2016 SHOWJUMPING Cambs: Houghton Hall EC; Senior British Showjumping. Tel: 01480 700236 SHOWJUMPING Cambs: Houghton Hall EC; Unaffiliated Showjumping. Tel: 01480 700236 SHOWJUMPING Norfolk: Forest Edge Arena; Unaffiliated Showjumping. Tel: 01760 722616 SUNDAY 26TH JUNE ARENA EVENTING Essex: Codham Park EC; Arena Eventer Challenge. Tel: 07769 907076 DRESSAGE Beds: Twin Trees EC; Unaffiliated Dressage. Tel: 01767 627414 DRESSAGE Essex: Finchingfield EC; Unaffiliated Dressage. Tel: 01371 811881 DRESSAGE Suffolk: Centaur Trust; Affiliated and Unaffiliated Dressage. Tel: 07881802129 DRESSAGE Suffolk: Topthorn Arena; Unaffiliated Dressage. Tel: 01449 711962 EVENTING Beds: The College EC; British Eventing Keysoe 2. Tel: 01234 708400 SHOWING Essex: Brook Farm TC; Unaffiliated Showing. Tel: 01708 687312 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Colchester Garrison Saddle Club; Unaffiliated Showjumping. Tel: 01206 242210 SHOWJUMPING Norfolk: Forest Edge Arena; X-pole & Clear Round Showjumping. Tel: 01760 722616 SHOWJUMPING Suffolk: The Jays; Mixed British Showjumping. Tel: 01284 386014 MONDAY 27TH JUNE DRESSAGE Essex: Brook Farm TC; Evening Dressage. Tel: 01708 687312 DRESSAGE Essex: Shropland Hall EC; Unaffiliated Dressage. Tel: 01702 543377

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TUESDAY 28TH JUNE DRESSAGE Beds: The College EC; Affiliated and Unaffiliated Dressage Tel: 01234 708400 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Brook Farm TC; Evening Clear Round Showjumping. Tel: 01708 687312 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Codham Park EC; Senior British Showjumping. Tel: 07769 907076 WEDNESDAY 29TH JUNE DRESSAGE Beds: The College EC; British Dressage Tel: 01234 708400 DRESSAGE Beds: The College EC; Evening Unaffiliated Dressage Tel: 01234 708400 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Brook Farm TC; Evening Showjumping.

Tel: 01708 687312 THURSDAY 30TH JUNE DRESSAGE Essex: Wix EC; Dressage (Intro up to Ad Med & Music). Tel: 01255 870744 SHOWJUMPING Cambs: Houghton Hall EC; Senior British Showjumping. Tel: 01480 700236 SHOWJUMPING Cambs: Houghton Hall EC; Evening Clear Round Showjumping. Tel: 01480 700236 FRIDAY 1ST JULY DRESSAGE Essex: Brook Farm TC; British Dressage. Tel: 01708 687312 EVENTING Norfolk: Blackwater Farm; Gt Witchingham Int Horse Trials. Tel: 01362 688227 or 01603 873187 SHOWJUMPING Suffolk: Topthorn Arena; Unaffiliated Novice Showjumping. Tel: 01449 711962 SATURDAY 2ND JULY DRESSAGE Essex: Colchester Garrison Saddle Club; Unaffiliated Dressage. Tel: 01206 242210 DRESSAGE Norfolk: Lime Kiln

Farm EC; British Dressage. Tel: 01328 878282 EVENTING Norfolk: Blackwater Farm; Gt Witchingham Int Horse Trials. Tel: 01362 688227 or 01603 873187 SUNDAY 3RD JULY DRESSAGE Essex: Harolds Park Farm; Unaffiliated Dressage. Tel: 01279 414310 EVENTING Norfolk: Blackwater Farm; Gt Witchingham Int Horse Trials. Tel: 01362 688227 or 01603 873187 SHOW Suffolk: GWC EC; Summer Show. Tel: 01379 388743 SHOWJUMPING Beds: Twin Trees EC; Unaffiliated Showjumping. Tel: 01767 627414 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Codham Park EC; Unaffiliated League Showjumping. Tel: 07769 907076 TUESDAY 5TH JULY SHOWJUMPING Essex: Brook Farm TC; Evening Clear Round Showjumping. Tel: 01708 687312 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Codham Park EC; Senior British Showjumping. Tel: 07769 907076 WEDNESDAY 6TH JULY DRESSAGE Cambs: Houghton Hall EC; British Dressage. Tel: 01480 700236 DRESSAGE Norfolk: Forest Edge Arena; British Dressage. Tel: 01760 722616 DRESSAGE Suffolk: Topthorn Arena; British Dressage. Tel: 01449 711962 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Brook Farm TC; Evening Showjumping.

Tel: 01708 687312 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Wix EC; Evening Showjumping. Tel: 01255 870744 THURSDAY 7TH JULY DRESSAGE Cambs: Houghton

Hall EC; British Dressage Music. Tel: 01480 700236 DRESSAGE Norfolk: Forest Edge Arena; TeamQuest Dressage. Tel: 01760 722616 FRIDAY 8TH JULY SHOWJUMPING Suffolk: Topthorn Arena; Unaffiliated Open Showjumping. Tel: 01449 711962 SATURDAY 9TH JULY COMBINED TRAINING Essex: Brook Farm TC; Combined Training. Tel: 01708 687312 DRESSAGE Cambs: Houghton Hall EC; British Dressage. Tel: 01480 700236 DRESSAGE Essex: Codham Park EC; British Dressage. Tel: 07769 907076 JUMPCROSS Essex: Codham Park EC; JumpCross Training. Tel: 07769 907076 RIDE Suffolk: Kings Forest; Endurance GB Iceni Competitive Ride. Tel: 07768 921957 SHOWJUMPING Norfolk: Forest Edge Arena; Senior British Showjumping. Tel: 01760 722616 SUNDAY 10TH JULY DRESSAGE Cambs: Houghton Hall EC; Unaffiliated Dressage. Tel: 01480 700236 DRESSAGE Essex: Brook Farm TC; Unaffiliated Dressage. Tel: 01708 687312 RIDE Suffolk: Kings Forest; Endurance GB Iceni Competitive Ride. Tel: 07768 921957 SHOWING Beds: Twin Trees EC; Showing. Tel: 01767 627414 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Finchingfield EC; Unaffiliated Showjumping. Tel: 01371 811881 SHOWJUMPING Norfolk: Forest Edge Arena; Senior British Showjumping. Tel: 01760 722616

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