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Issue 283 February/March 2016

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Lucky Winners of Trevor Breen Clinic Talking to Bobby Bright Business Focus: TC Feeds & Tack Haven

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All the Queen's Horses at New Year Parade Tributes to Liz Bates and Henry Welton Vet Clinic – Colic, Corneal Ulcers and Infectious Diseases Audience with Natasha Baker M&Ms at Olympia

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"%)* ,.'(.*%',. )$ This month’s specials 12 Talking to Toni and Peter Wise of TC Feeds and the Tack Haven 16 Tribute to Henry Welton of Tower Farm Saddlers 17 Tribute to Liz Bates former long standing DC of Oakley Hunt North branch 21 At home with Bobby Bright and his champion Mountain and Moorlands 24 Two champions from the RB Equestrian CT Rider Championships 2015 win a lesson with international showjumper Trevor Breen 27 An audience with Paralympian double gold medallist, Natasha Baker

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Mountain and Moorlands at Olympia Wing Dressage Warehill Addington Manor Premier Showjumping Show Dressage to Music with a difference Hunting Roundup Brook Farm 2-day extravaganza Essendon Dressage

Regulars 5 News 10 All the Queen’s Horses and the New Year’s Day parade in London 63 Chiltern and Thames Rider Championships 69 Classified Adverts and Services 68 Marketplace and Giveaway 76 CTR Championship News and Qualifiers 81 Shows/Events Diary

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Features 28 Vet Clinic Colic discussed with Kathryn Tuckett Corneal ulcers examined by Philip Ivens Infectious diseases with Ricky Farr 35 Winter Feeding tips from John Chapman of Horseheath Feeds 38 Mud Fever – helpful products 48 Going cross country 53 Dreaming of holidays with your horse

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Next Time: • Shows Issue Part II • Announcing our showing sponsored rider • Spring clothing • What’s trending in competition wear • Local show reports

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Bobby Bright riding his top Highland stallion Moss Side McLaren at Horse of the Year Show 2015. Photo by ES Photography

Competition winners Cartoon Book winners Linda Maidment Louise Smith Louissa Mcintosh HorseHairs Bracelet winner S Townsend SoxTrot winners Patricia Brown Helen Moppett Johannah Carroll Jacqui Williams Tamsin Drew, Mandy Ackerman Lynette Sumner Cara Manton Di Woodham Mountain Horse Hand Warmers winners Tina Mousley Susan Legg Jane Murchie Nicky Woodley

Pink Whiskers Cushion & Hook Set winner Rhoda Harrison Hot Togs Thermal Socks winners Elaine Dear Debbie Wenman Helen Pollard Jacqui Williams Funky Fillies winners Sarah Ashley Jean Brownly Di Woodham Ben Rice Kim Williams, Celia Przyrembel, Louissa Mcintosh Jacqui Williams Helen Pollard L Marshall Moorland Rider winners June Phillips Marian Ackers Rhoda Harrison

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Editor’s Welcome Dear Readers New look magazine for Chiltern and Thames Rider magazine

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CHILTERN & THAMES RIDER STAFF Editor Sue Mitchell suem@chilternrider.co.uk Deputy Editor/ Advertising Janet Brown janetb@chilternrider.co.uk Accounts Clerk Emma Burrows sage@chilternrider.co.uk Designer Lauren Brown Printers Bishops of Portsmouth

Welcome to the new format Chiltern and Thames Rider Magazine.

We are now publishing bi-monthly using a completely new design, improved cover and higher quality paper. We hope that, like us, you like the new look! In this ever changing digital world, publishers face new challenges and it is true traditional paper magazines have a valuable part to place in the media blizzard of today - but the role has evolved. Digital means that news can be broadcast immediately; social media means that everyone is a reporter or photographer in their own right, with the chance to publish their own news from smart phones and tablets, on the spot. CT Rider used to be the essential guide to What’s On and although our Forthcoming Events section is still great for pulling all the shows together in an easy to read diary format, all equestrian centres and events, be it international, national or local, have their own websites so people can find out what shows they are holding with ease. So today, magazines and papers are not first for telling the news and defining What’s On. So what purpose do they have? We conducted a survey of advertisers, readers and CTR Members to find out what people enjoy from magazines.

Most agreed that reading a magazine is an enjoyable experience; the touch and smell is pleasurable; competitors love seeing photographs of themselves or their friends in print. They consider their triumphs to be more meaningful when seen on a glossy, printed page and they treasure the publications in which they are included for ever. Readers like looking at adverts in magazines, especially the artistic designs of the corporate companies; whereas adverts on line can be very irritating and people do their best to block them.

Taking these opinions into account, we believe that by publishing a bi-monthly magazine which is high quality and a pleasure to read, we will be giving out readers what they want and what they cannot get from on-line publishing. We are aware however that our advertisers still need to get a far and wide circulation so that they can guarantee that their adverts are being read by a wide audience. To meet this demand, we have decided to make the magazine free to view on line. Until now, our e-magazine has only been available to fee paying subscribers, but from now on you will be able to view CTR free of charge on line or from your phones and tablets.

Editorially, we will be focussing even more on you, the riders and advertisers. There will be more interviews and rider profiles and we are going to sponsor some riders to represent each discipline. Our showing sponsored rider has already been appointed, so make sure you keep in touch when we announce who it is. Suffice to say, this person is doing very well in the ring and has been a great supporter of CT Rider over the years. Hint – they like coloureds and Arabs.

To kick on with the first issue of our new look mag, our front cover star is Bobby Bright, top show producer of M&Ms, who I had the pleasure of talking to at his home in Bucks. We include an interview with Toni and Peter Wise of TC Feeds and The Tack Haven, one of the best known equestrian retailers in the region, and the fab prize clinic with top showjumper Trevor Breen. It is always a pleasure to talk to this charismatic Irishman and the two winners, Stacie and Amy were thrilled to meet his horses too.

Also new for 2016 Membership Cards for Equetech C T Rider Winter Dressage and RB Equestrian CT Rider Summer Showing and Showjumping are now being sent to new members. Competitors must get their cards signed at the shows if they qualify. We will no longer be sending a confirmation e-mail. This puts you, the competitor in control and reduces the amount of admin for the show secretaries. Great News!! We are looking for more shows to hold our qualifiers so if you can suggest some suitable venues which are not currently on board, please let us know.

Please contact us for details or visit our website www.chilternrider.co.uk This is our Shows Issue Part I so make sure you pick up the April/May issue to ensure you get Shows Issue Part II Please send your stories, news and photographs to us. CT Rider is all about YOU AND YOUR HORSES. Have fun and enjoy 2016.

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DISCLAIMER: Chiltern & Thames rider is published in good faith and cannot be held responsible in any way for inaccuracies in reports, articles or advertising that appear in the magazine. Please take reasonable steps to ensure the artwork being submitted is visually and technically error free. The publisher cannot be responsible for adverts which are technically flawed. The views expressed in editorial may not necessarily reflect the views of the Editor. Please note, we cannot publish photographs where prior permission has not been obtained from the photographer. We publish in good faith that all photographs sent to us by readers have been permitted by the photographers for publication.

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NEWS . . .

RESCUE PONY WINS PRELIMINARY RESTRICTED JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP AT THE VIOVET CT RIDER SUMMER DRESSAGE CHAMPIONSHIPS

Windsor based Tony Pearson won the first class at the new Liverpool Show

Tony Pearson made showjumping history by winning the inaugural Equestrian.com Liverpool International Horse Show's opening class.

The Windsor-based rider claimed a comfortable victory in the amateur 1.15 metre two-phase competition, sponsored by the PanAm Bar Official After-Show Party, at Liverpool Echo Arena.

Toby, a rescue pony who is not really built for dressage, won the Preliminary Restricted Junior class at the championships, ridden by a very determined Mae Lindsell. Mae trains with Philippa Dimmock who said, “She has had weekly lessons, done her homework and practised for weeks for the Final. We decided earlier in the summer last year that Mae should try for the finals of the Chiltern and Thames Rider Magazine Championship at Prelim at Bury Farm as this was to be her last season with

Toby and dressage is what she really wants to focus on. On the day she overcame her nerves, which have been an issue in the past, and rode a super Prelim test on Toby. To top it all they won!”

Philippa added, “Mae began training with me as a member of Herts Hunt Pony Club in the spring this year.

She is possibly one of the hardest working pupils that I have the pleasure to teach (including the adults). She has loaned him for the past 4 years.”

Riding Arash, Pearson clocked a second phase time of 30.02 seconds, which proved too hot a pace for his rivals, with Aisling Byrne second aboard Deau and Oliver Fletcher taking third place on Little Business from a field of 30 starters.

"The horse is a winner," Pearson said. "I think he has won at every international show I've had him at.”

"He is a really good speed horse, and he just wants to win. That was the first class of this show, so we really wanted to go well.”

"He is super-careful and he is quick, which is what you want for a winner.”

"The going is great, the show's great and the fences are brilliant. It is all set to be a really good few days."

Sam Turner competing in top hat and tails on her super cob Billy Whizz “We are still smiling over your lovely article on Billy Wizz which has inspired so many people and that is just what I wanted,” said Sam. “We had a great end to the year doing two advanced tests and scoring almost 60% the first test which I rode in the dark, with 40mph winds and fire-works! In the second test, I felt he was a little tight behind so we lost some changes. I decided to give him some time out from hard

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schooling and rest his muscles after trying so hard. So we have had a few trips away to the beach, have booked a lesson for the new year horse boarding and now we are off to the gallops to get fit again, ready for this year’s adventures, including the BD Winter Regionals.

“It's been such a dream to finally wear my top hat and tails - twice! To think we can go further is just... so exciting!

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NEWS . . .

LUTON BASED VIOVET REACHES NATIONAL AWARDS FINALS VioVet has reached the national finals of the 2016 British Equestrian Trade Association (BETA) Business Awards. It is great to see a local company that has supported Chiltern and Thames Rider so much in recent years, be up for a major award.

It was shortlisted for the SEIB Retailer of the Year Award (Mail Order/Internet Retailer category), to be presented during the BETA Gala Dinner, at the National Motorcycle Museum, near Birmingham, on Sunday 24 January.

VioVet, which specialises in the retail of pet medication, food and supplies, was founded in 2006 and was acquired by Pethealth Inc in April 2015.

Sarah Qualifies for the Equetech CT Rider Winter Dressage Championships at Wing EC Sarah Bloor with her horse Evie and her dog Ally competing at Wing Equestrian Centre in Leighton buzzard on her birthday, 5th December.

“We were competing in dressage and we qualified for the Chiltern and Thames Winter Dressage Championships in April 2016, in prelim and novice,” said Sarah.

“Ally is my beautiful labrador who turns five next year and Evie is a 17hh Irish Sports mare who is 18 this year and who I have had on loan for two years now.”

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“We’re delighted to have reached the finals of such a prestigious award, particularly as we were nominated by our customers,” said Steven of VioVet. “In the best traditions of a specialist retailer, we always endeavour to offer a personal yet professional service – and it’s satisfying to know that our efforts have been rewarded.”

“There were more than 1,000 nominations for the SEIB Retailer of the Year Award, so many congratulations go to VioVet for reaching the finals,” said BETA executive director Claire Williams. “BETA encourages the highest standards in equestrian retailing, enabling horse owners and riders to shop with confidence where they see the BETA sign.”

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NEWS . . .

NEW SPONSORS FOR THE SHOWING REGISTER The Showing Register, TSR, is delighted to announce that leading equestrian website Horsezone.co.uk and supplement company Freestep will be supporting TSR in 2016.

Horsezone.co.uk will be the main sponsors of the TSR regional finals that take place at shows across the country throughout 2016.

The TSR / HORSEZONE Regional Finals will be held at the following events • TSR/ HORSEZONE Central Champs - 16th & 17th July, TSR Gala Show, Rugby • TSR/ HORSEZONE East Anglia - 17th August at Equifest • TSR/ HORSEZONE North West Champs - 12-14th August within the Royal Lancs Show • TSR/ HORSEZONE Southern Champs - 14th August Wessex Show, New Forest & Hampshire Showground • TSR/ HORSEZONE Wales & South West - 3rd Sep SWPA Champs Show, Chepstow • TSR/ HORSEZONE South East Champs - 11th Sep Southern Counties Show, Faversham • TSR/ HORSEZONE North East Champs - 18th Sep NCPA Yorks Show, Mill Lane EC, Selby • TSR/ HORSEZONE Scottish Riders Champs - 24 & 25 Sep Grand Slam Show, Ingliston EC, Bishopton

Horsezone.co.uk look to support a number of equestrian disciplines each year at different levels from grass roots to Grand Prix,’ explained horsezone.co.uk Marketing and Business Manager Gabrielle Barrett. ‘This year we are delighted to be sponsoring the TSR regional finals. TSR is a great way for amateur riders to get into showing and we hope our support ensures this year is their most successful year for entries yet! Horsezone.co.uk is a unique new premium equine classified site launched by Tattersalls, Europe's leading Bloodstock Auctioneers.

Check out Horsezone to find your dream show horse or pony this season.'

Supplement Company Freestep will step in to become headline sponsors of the TSR/FREESTEP Summer Championship Show.

Held over two days on 16th and 17th July 2016 at Onley Equestrian Centre Rugby, the show hosts classes and championships for all levels, from novice though to an extensive range of HOYS qualifiers.

The show will culminate in the • FREESTEP M&M In Hand Supreme • FREESTEP In Hand Horse Supreme • FREESTEP In Hand Pony Supreme • FREESTEP Saturday Overall Supreme Championship • FREESTEP Sunday Overall Supreme Championship

NEW FOR 2016 - The Saracen Horse Feeds/SSADL Open championship Senior Showing and Dressage Ltd launch their new open championship which is supported by Saracen Horse Feeds.

Offering a competition opportunity for amateur, home produced and professional riders and owners, the new Saracen Horse Feeds/SSADL Open Championship will take place in 2016 at the North of England Horse Show held at Arena UK on Sunday 10th July.

The Saracen Horse Feeds/SSADL Open Championship will consist of four classes, two in hand and two ridden for animals 15 to 20 years and 21years and over, and will culminate in a Supreme Open Championship.

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The Open Supreme Championship offers prize money of £1000 to the champion, £200 to the reserve and also offers £75 to the third and £50 to the fourth placed finalists.

5th to 8th placed Supreme Championship contenders each receive£25! Of course the famous SSADL sashes will also be on offer along with an impressive trophy for the champion and reserve! www.seniorshowinganddressage.co.uk or call the SSDAL team on 01782 503526

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EVERYTHING FOR YOUR HORSE

Stockists of: Spillers, Dodson & Horrell, Allen & Page, Baileys, Badminton, TopSpec, Blue Chip, Horsehage, Dengie, Saracen, Rowan Barbury - All at competitive prices Bedding: Hunters, Bedmax, Dutch Shavings, Safemix, Snowflake, Verdo, hay, straw and much more Silvermoor haylage now in stock

FRESH CARROTS & PARSNIPS ALWAYS AVAILABLE - £1.50

Supplements: Equine America, Carr Day & Martin, NAF, Dodson & Horrell, Top Spec

Special p Offers: Dutch Fine Flake Shavings - £5.95 Spillers Cool Mix £2 off - now £6.95

Large selection of dog, bird, chicken and small animal feed

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)##.*%-. --( ,.%+&,-, London New Year’s Day parade gets better and better

by Karen Brett-McGee

Alice In Wonderland in central London. Photo by Jo Monck

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here were 64 horses taking part in this year’s parade. The total number of participants just topped the 200 mark with people whose ages ranged from 2 to 71 years. Everyone involved worked hard to make this a spectacular and successful event.

The youngest riders were Megan Jones aged six and Darcy Pritchard aged seven. Megan travelled all the way from Anglesey with her family and stayed in Warlingham for two nights whilst Darcy travelled from Stoke with her sisters and parents on New Year’s Eve to stay near Brighton so that she could meet the ponies which she had never ridden before! The Pritchard’s loan ponies came from a racing yard near Brighton and were escorted to London by the lovely Eliza Poulton and Sam Daniels.

Sam was so pleased to be making these little girls’ dreams come true, that nothing got in his way, even when the pony bit him then trod on his toe and broke it! He even painted his face orange to be an Umpa Lumpa; he was an amazing sport and just what the parade is all about!

meet others and (as we were parked just outside) we even took some photographs with the doorman from the Ritz! One team even managed to get themselves a police escort when they got lost which was most impressive to see!

Preparations for any show is never easy but with global visitors trying to take selfies with our horses whilst we were trying to acclimatize them to the weirdest atmosphere, was very testing.

The horses had to deal with stilt walkers with wings, 50 Harley Davidson motorcyclists, giant balloons, unicorns, samba bands, steel bands, and animals covered in fake grass. Our group showed true grit and with copious amounts of glitter and all hands on deck, they did us proud.

Our participants came from all over, representing the whole of the UK (England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales). Some participants travelled part way the day before which allowed the horses and ponies to enjoy a very nice bed and breakfast whilst their owners slept on sofas and cushions or in the lorries!

Our team arrived from 7.30am to park along the pavements of Piccadilly. Logistically, this could have been a nightmare but the strong ground team calmed any nerves and quickly got everyone organised. Riders and walkers took the opportunity to

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Not your average look for a trip up to London.

Photography by Jo Monck

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Many breeds of horses were represented too – Spanish, American Quarter horses, Haflingers, Norwegian Fjords, Holsteins, Warm bloods, Traditional Cobs, Thoroughbreds, Appaloosas, Irish Sport Horses, Welsh section As, Pure Arabs and British Miniatures – all aged between 4 and 23 years. There were retired professional horses alongside rescue horses; but, whatever the horses’ and ponies’ backgrounds, nothing could have prepared them for the crowd of 500,000 people who wanted to meet them. They were all so brilliant, stopping along the way at some of London’s most iconic landmarks to allow the crowd to stroke them and ask questions. It is hard to imagine that most of these horses and ponies rarely visit such crowded streets, let alone walk between 250 watt speakers of blaring music and the roar of crowd-rousing commentators. The crowds completely loved the horses and some of our fantastic unsung heroes. The walkers led horses deep into the crowds for people to meet them, even lifting children from the crowd over the barriers to get closer. It was a real team effort and from the delight on the faces of adults and children alike, it was definitely a magical experience that none will forget!

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Wizards and Magic at Piccadilly London Photography Credit www.fotos4events.co.uk

At the Cenotaph, all the teams stopped in a line and bowed their heads as a mark of respect to the fallen horses and soldiers; it was a very moving moment.

Some of the costs to our riders, particularly those living furthest away, topped £1,000 including their costumes and expenses but they surely must have thought it worthwhile to be part of such an amazing parade.

The equestrian element of the parade started from Piccadilly Circus and finished at Parliament, with the return route back via the Horse Guards, The Mall and Buckingham Palace.

Each year the parade celebrates a particular theme, with previous years celebrating the ‘Swinging Sixties’ and ‘Hats Off For London’ and the most recently ‘London Moving'. This year the parade took on ‘A Magical Thirty Years’ to celebrate the main parade’s 30th year and amongst the creative equestrian costumes planned, magical figures from your childhood and present day all made a special appearance!

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BUSINESS BLOG

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estria The biggest Pet and Equ in Kensworth d se a b is e ir sh rd fo ed B in at Dovehouse Farm the bosses, Editor Sue Mitchell talks to Toni and Peter Wise

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he last time we did a major feature on TC Feeds and The Tack Haven, the biggest feed and saddlery Shop in Bedfordshire, was to celebrate the opening of their newly built and expanded shop in 2005. Both of our businesses have worked with each other since CT Rider started in 1993; they have always sold the magazine in the shop, been regular advertisers and they have sponsored our winter show jumping championships and the coloured classes at our showing show. With the start of a new year, I thought it was high time to catch up with husband and wife, Toni and Peter and reminisce about the past and look forward to the future.

Many people who read CT Rider will know Toni Wise (nee Sinfield). She was born at Dovehouse Farm, Kensworth in 1958 and still lives there today.

“Just before I was born, the family bought Dovehouse Farm.

It was a proper working farm and we raised pigs, cattle, and chickens, grew potatoes, made hay, and sold turkeys at Christmas. We used to deliver potatoes in bags door-to-door or people could come and pick them up. We also did DIY liveries in the early days. My dad and mum took over the running of the family business in the 1960s. My mother died soon after, when I was just seven-years-old and my brother Philip was 11. Toni owns four horses now and has always had horses since her first pony as a child.

Peter and Toni Wise at the entrance to Dovehouse Farm

had a filly so we called her Harriet. When the sun came up, we realised that we had a colt so Harriet became Harry. We wanted a gelding ultimately so we weren’t disappointed.

Also, Peter supports Watford and their mascot is Harry the Hornet so our new colt foal just had to be a Harry!”

Asking the million-dollar question, “How did you two meet,” Toni answered, “At a business meeting. By chance we sat next to each other and Peter told me he was in Double Glazing which prompted me to exclaim, “I hate double glazing salesmen”. This is because we had just had some new windows put in and we had lots of problems with them.

Although Peter hadn’t sold us the windows, he offered to have a look at them and advise what could be done to sort out the problem.”

From that act of thought and consideration, they started dating and their romance began. They were married a year later in 1997 so they will be celebrating their 20th anniversary next year.

TC Feeds and The Tack Haven was already well established by the time Toni and Peter met, as Toni started TC Feeds in 1977 and The Tack Haven in 1988.

“I got my first pony when I was five. He was called Topper and he was fun to ride but he wouldn’t be caught. My dad had to chase him in with a motor bike! I used to hack to shows at Standbridge and when I got a trailer, I went to the Ampthill shows which were run by Tom Smith. I also hunted with the Vale of Aylesbury and the Harriers with Topper and a later pony called Blackie. My first horse was a big chestnut cob called Tex and then I had one called Jade.

“When coloureds became all the rage, I set my heart on a coloured mare and I saw one advertised in Horse and Hound called Zoomy in Yorkshire. I fell in love with her and Peter bought her for me. I did lots with her, including hunting and she whipped-in for the Harriers for a couple of seasons.

I have still got her and she has had two foals, Harry my tenyear-old coloured hunter and my three-year-old called Sally.

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Jean Bailey started the Tack Haven

“The Tack Haven was actually started by one of my liveries, Jean Bailey and then she sold it to me. For many years we ran TC Feeds and Tack Haven as two separate businesses,” said Toni.

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The old shop building was opened in 1989

“Tack Haven was run from a porta-cabin in the yard and the feed and bedding shop was in what is now the rug and saddlery repair and cleaning building. We then build the new shop which is now the old shop where the feed and bedding is and it was opened in 1989. We out grew that and built the current shop in 2005.”

“As the business grew, I qualified as a saddle fitter and as a SQP (Suitably Qualified Person who can advise on worming and sell worming drugs). Peter and Pauline Taylor are also SQPs. The other members of staff include: Laura Thomas,

Entrance to the new shop

“We love sport,” said Peter. “Cricket, Football, Rugby, Racing, Showing, and Skiing.”

“We like to travel abroad to support our teams internationally.

That’s our perk,” he added.

This was transformed into the old shop which is now the feed store

Saddle Fitter; Charlie Burchett Saddle Fitter and Master Saddler; Hannah Musto, Apprentice Saddler; Amy Burgin who works part-time in the rug cleaning and repairs department; we have Darren Smith, Darren Cooper and Gemma Butt in the yard for feed, bedding and deliveries and Erica Lambert and Gina Hawtin work in the shop with Pauline. We also have Maria Denny in goods-in and Lisa Woods in accounts. My son Anthony does the website maintenance and development and the deliveries. So that’s our happy team that keeps everything ticking along.”

TC Feeds and the Tack Haven is the biggest Pet and Equestrian retailer in Bedfordshire and people come from far and wide to buy their products and services. Here’s wishing the team a happy and successful 2016.

I asked Toni and Peter how they relax, away from pressures of running a seven-day-a-week business.

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Christmas time at Dovehouse Farm Continued on page 14...

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A lottery win to enable him to follow cricket worldwide!

Toni’s wishes for 2016 • Hoping my three-year-old skewbald, Riding Horse type by Semper’s Spirit does well in showing • More people to enjoy the pleasure and reward of owning and looking after pets and horses • Peace in the World

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Marquee Madness 25th/26th March

End of lines up to 70% OFF Come and get ready for the show Season - NEW clothing in stock from early March Easter Opening Hours Good Friday 25th March 10.00-4.00 Saturday 26th March 9.00 – 5.00 Easter Sunday – CLOSED Easter Monday 28th 10.00- 4.00

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Normal Opening hours Monday – Friday 8.30 -5.30 Saturday 9.00 – 5.00 Sunday 10.00 – 4.00

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%-(& . %)&#-,."-#*+( Proprietor of Tower Farm Saddlers 4/12/1943 – 25/10/2015 - Tribute by Mandy Welton

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n 25th October Henry Welton sadly passed away at home surrounded by his family. He was diagnosed with an aggressive brain tumour in November 2013 and had spent two years fighting his disease. Henry Welton was the co-founder of Tower Farm Saddlers, a family run retail saddlery business that has been serving their customers for forty-five years.

Henry Charles Welton was born in 1943 into a farming family.

The eldest of three children, he grew up with a love for animals and farming. He took up riding when he was 13 and horses subsequently influenced the rest of his life in one way or another. He competed with the North Warwickshire Pony Club in show jumping, team and one day events, and was a member of both the Warwickshire and Pytchley hunts. He even once had a go at jousting!

Aged 17 Henry joined Leamington Hastings Young Farmers where he competed in many competitions including hedgelaying, stock judging and even amateur dramatics and public speaking. He met Prudence Hawkins when he was 18 and they married 2 years later, much to the horror of both parents, who considered them far too young.

years including Olympia and 23 years at Badminton Horse Trials.

Over the years, Henry and Prue developed strong relationships with all the major equestrian firms and built strong links with many riding organisations. Always a family run business, four generations have been involved (sometimes press ganged!) at one time or another.

Henry was a gifted horseman and his natural horse sense made him exceptional at breaking and training young horses. He was briefly an amateur jockey but unfortunately had a habit of getting knocked out whenever he fell off.

It became such a regular occurrence that, whilst everyone else became worried and anxious when Henry failed to get up after a fall, Prue could be heard saying ‘never mind the jockey, has anyone caught the horse?’

From small scale beginnings, Tower Farm Saddlers now has two stores and sells over 30,000 different products. Both Henry and Prue agreed that one of their greatest business achievements was winning the SEIB Retailer of the Year Award in the Large retailer category in 2007. At the time Prue said, “It is very exciting to have won the BETA Business Award especially when the award is nominated by our customers. We have an excellent knowledgeable team and this achievement is down to their hard work.” Little did they know at the time but two members of their staff team were to go on to pick up the prestigious SEIB Employee of the Year award in 2008, 2009, 2010, and 2015. Their second shop also picked up Small retailer of the Year in 2013.

When the first of their six children was born in 1966, they bought a shaggy chestnut pony called Pegasus who eventually taught all the children to ride. In 1968 Henry, having trained as an instructor, started giving riding lessons to the local rugby school boys. This was the start of the riding school which he and Prue ran successfully for many years. Tower Farm Stables is remembered to this day with great fondness. One former riding pupil wrote on her condolence card, ‘Henry was always the inspirer and confidence giver. He was such a fine mentor and horseman to look up to’. He was a fearless rider who always managed to get the best out of his horses and his students. He was also dedicated to helping others and was actively involved in the Riding for the Disabled.

Henry and Prue ran the Dunchurch area of the North Warwickshire Pony Club and Henry taught at pony club camp for 12 consecutive years. All six of their children joined the Pony Club and were actively involved in rallies, camps and other activities. Henry and Prue have both been involved with the local Riding for the Disabled group where Prue was the Chairman for 27 years.

In 1970 Henry and Prue Welton founded Tower Farm Saddlers in order to meet the needs of their riding school customers.

Initially the shop consisted of a few rails and shelves in an old farm building and the mobile show unit was a converted old bus! Starting with the Royal Show in 1970, you could find the Tower Farm Saddlers unit at a huge range of shows over many

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Over the last two years Henry has shown what a stoic, uncomplaining, courageous man he was as he allowed himself to be subjected to every treatment possible in order to fight his disease. His insistence on still throwing one more unforgettable party in March for his 50th wedding anniversary just shows what an incredible character he was and how much he loved life and loved Prue. He bore his illness with strength and dignity to the end.

Henry Welton was admired and respected greatly, both as a businessman and personally. He was a true family man with values rarely seen in this world today, and these values were carried throughout his business. Henry was a true gentleman who would offer help to anyone in need.

He always believed an ounce of help is worth a tonne of sympathy. He never swore and he never had a bad word to say about anyone. He had boundless energy and zest for life and an enormous sense of fun. Such a very humble man, he would have been amazed at how highly regarded he was by all who knew him. He successfully combined 45 years of business with 50 years of happy marriage and raising 6 children. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him.

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iz Bates had been on the Oakley Hunt (North) branch committee for too many years to be accurately remembered and was district commissioner from 1983 to the end of 2001- almost 20 years as DC. This is an extraordinarily long time and commitment when one thinks of the constant bombardment of changes that have been thrown at branches. There are competition rule changes, changes to tests, and health and safety, not to mention changes in area representatives and having to put up with their foibles – especially myself as area representative for fifteen years.

Two or three years in the DC’s chair is now the norm - because of all the changes it wears them down - so 20 years is really extraordinary and astonishing. As someone once said, if you commit murder you are out of prison in under 20 years.

Liz was brought up at her family home of Laws House at Turvey just to the west of Bedford. There were a number of influences that brought her to the horse world: - She had pony as a child at Laws - although her father was not very keen on her riding as she had a tendency to have bad injuries when she fell off.

• Her old school Birklands was once used by the racing fraternity for their children. This would have been in the halcyon era of the Joels, the famous racing family.

There was also the influence of Colonel Paul Rodzianko, that master of instructors of the 1950s, who also had great successes with both Irish and British show jumping teams. He had a yard at Cold

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Brayfield and Liz helped him for many years. Incidentally he was a Russian aristocrat who became a colonel in the British army and was related to the present Duchess of Devonshire.

Her house was called Park Top - because it is at the top of the local parkland. Yes, true but it is also the name of a famous racing mare.

Park Top was owned by the Duke of Devonshire and won the prestigious King George cup at Ascot in 1969.

Her brother’s horse Crosier came second. It was a memorable day so she called her house after the winner.

Liz had been associated with Oakley Hunt branch for over fifty years. She had a great sense of humour and could have a good laugh. It was perhaps typical of her that she did not think that she deserves her farewell party. I can think of no one who deserved a party to honour her more than Liz Bates.

She had a tremendous sense of duty and loyalty to The Pony Club and Oakley Hunt (North) branch in particular and a sense of the rightness of things. She was incredibly generous with both her time and effort. She is in the very best traditions of The Pony Club.

She was an old style district commissioner; she was the classic example of a benign and caring dictatorship.

I have known Liz for the thick end of 35 years. We have worked together as area representative and district commissioner.

As her area representative we had some tough times and decisions but had some great laughs as well. I cannot think of a stauncher and truer friend than the late Liz Bates.

Michael Raeside Auld MCIPR past area 12 representative who Liz delightfully called her boss an accolade I humbly and proudly accepted.

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*%-.#+(!+(.+# ').,%+" Blue Chip BSPS Heritage Ridden Mountain and Moorlands Highlights and local success - Photos by Fae Loudoun

Becki Penny landed her first Olympia victory with Fell stallion Townend Schubert, the first of his breed to take the championship in 23 years. Becki bought him from the Fells as an unbroken threeyear-old. Previous ride judge at the CT Rider championships, Aimee Devane took the credit for producing the pony whilst Becki works as a web designer.

Townend Schubert was crowned the Blue Chip Native British Show Pony Society (BSPS) Heritage Supreme champion at Olympia

Reserve was the seven-year-old Welsh section D Ringside Gameover, ridden by Alexandra Williams for Katie Williams and produced by Vicky Hesford.

4th overall Irene Gawith’s Menai Celtic Hero ridden by Fiona Cork (and best Welsh section C) was the highest placed gelding.

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3rd overall Melanie and Gemma Stanford’s Benbreac of Croila ridden by Matt Cooper, just three marks behind Game Over. (and best Highland)

Dartmoor D Barr’s Okeleat Navigator

Exmoor M Bryant’s Moonpenny Aquarius

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Welsh section B K Scott’s Cadlanvalley Sandpiper

Shetland A Stevens’ Brinleyview Camanchee

5th overall S Field’s Tarbarl Matthew (and best Dales)

8th overall S Burton’s Banks Timber (and best Connemara)

10th overall M Wood’s Swchyrhafod Brenin, Welsh D

9th overall G Stanford’s Tower Clyde, Highland

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“This is huge for me,� said a delighted Carl Hester after winning the Reem Acra FEI World Cup grand prix freestyle title at Olympia for the first time after riding for 25 years at top level. “Nip Tuck is turning into something I never thought he was,� added Carl.

Charlotte Dujardin and Uthopia who had won the Grand Prix the day before had to settle for second place behind Carl and Nip Tuck in the Freestyle. Their scores were 83.75% and 82.55% respectively in the Freestyle which were the best scores for both combinations. Roll on Rio de Janeiro.

6th V Wharton’s Greenholme Hairy Harry

7th overall S Hird’s Saith Magical Ginger, Welsh D

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Dream of Qualifying for Olympia Came True for Christina Brooks with Guard’s Jester The class began. We walked and trotted around, then lined up to perform our individual show. I was very pleased with how Pookie performed and back into line we went. The judges then had to confer and tally up the marks for the 14 competitors. The results were announced in reverse order, with horses and ponies being pulled forward into line. Standing in line waiting to hear my number was nerve-racking. I was quietly whispering into Pookie’s ear to keep us both calm. It was now down to the top three and the excitement of knowing I was in the top three was amazing. 3rd place was announced, so I was now either champion or reserve champion. After what seemed an eternity, the reserve champion was announced and it was not us. WE HAD WON! Pookie and I were the champions! I rested my head into his neck and hugged him tight, thanking him. Walking forward into the Champion spot between the flowers was overwhelming. The tears flowed. We were presented with a magnificent sash and rosettes whilst photos were taken. It was now time for our lap of honour where we proudly trotted around the arena and down the centre line. This feeling will be with me forever.

My dream of competing at Olympia was achieved and more; winning my class was the icing on the cake. I am beyond happy to have shared this experience with my best friend – Pookie.

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This is her story …

That dream came true on the 27th September 2015 at Brook Farm in Essex, at the very last qualifying round for the Senior Showing championships. It was a clear dry day and I was excited to be contesting both the in hand and ridden classes, with my 80-year-old-great auntie watching from the side-lines. To our delight, we won the in hand pre-senior (15-18 years) class, and then into the championship we went. After much deliberation we were called forward as champion – meaning a golden ticket to Olympia! Many tears and hugs were had all round and the journey to Olympia had begun.

About Guard’s Jester (Pookie): • 16 year old Fell • 2 years ago Pookie had to be operated on to remove a cancerous tumour from his sheath • Debut at Olympia 2015

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The following 11 weeks were a blur of hard work and dedication, working to keep Pookie’s coat and condition at its best. Working full time as a nursery nurse meant that my mother Lorna had to step in and help with the maintenance during the week; it was a real family effort – plenty of grooming to be shared!

Thursday 17th December dawned and it was time to travel to central London. Pookie received a final groom and was wrapped up in his festive red rug and bandages. We arrived at Kensington, Olympia on schedule and proceeded to unload. The greeting and help from the SSADL stewards helped to put me at ease and made sure that everything ran smoothly. We walked into the stable yard, past the world famous Household Cavalry and Pookie settled into his stable, tucking straight into his hay net. I made sure to hang up his stocking for Father Christmas!

Friday 18th December with a 7am start, I took Pookie for a leg stretch while mum mucked out his stable. Our exercise slot in the main arena was 8.30am to 8.50am and we were determined to make use of every minute, even if it meant going in wearing my Christmas pyjamas! Back to the stable to get dressed into my showing outfit and a final groom, we awaited the SSADL steward, Joshua Frost’s countdown. 9.30 am came and we arrived in the collecting ring where we were lined up in our numbered order, everyone excitedly chatting in line. 9.55 am and the call came to enter the main arena. I felt very excited but nervous at the same time. I could not believe I was setting foot into the arena I had watched every Christmas for years!

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Membership Cards Membership Cards for Equetech C T Rider Winter Dressage and RB Equestrian CT Rider Summer Showing and Showjumping are now being sent to new members.

Competitors must get their cards signed at the shows if they qualify. We will no longer be sending a confirmation e-mail. This puts you, the competitor in control and reduces the amount of admin for the show secretaries.

Great News!! We are looking for more shows to hold our qualifiers so if you can suggest some suitable venues which are not currently on board, please let us know.

Please contact us for details or visit our website

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*)# '($.*+. + . &'$%* Locally based show rider and budding novelist Editor Sue Mitchell visited Bobby’s yard in Prestwood, Bucks where he and his sister Rachel work as a show team, producing Mountain and Moorlands for showing.

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or as many years as I can remember, I have seen Bobby Bright win or compete in a Mountain and Moorland class at the Horse of the Year Show. The 26- year-old’s most prolific winner is Welsh Section C stallion Waxwing Rheel who has graced the Caldene arena eleven times in eleven years. “When we first saw ‘Dave’, who was nicknamed after one of his breeders, David Blair, he was very naughty. It was at an Olympia qualifier and he was pulled in first. He then reared and went on the wrong leg so was dropped to third and then he wouldn’t stand still in the line so he was dropped to sixth. He did everything wrong that he could think of but I couldn’t stop watching him so I knew I had to have him,� said Bobby, as we both stared at him grazing happily in the paddock on a damp January morning.

He went on to say:

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“We took him to Newbury in 2003 and he misbehaved there, but within six months he had qulaified for HOYS. He the qualified every year after that from 2004 until 2014 when he retired from HOYS. He is the fastest turn around pony we have ever had – from a disaster at novice level to winning open championships within half a year. Out of his 11 trip to HOYS, he won his class twice.�

Prolific champion Welsh C stallion Waxwing Rheel otherwise known simply as Dave

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“We gave him a strict routine. He was ridden every other day; he was walked until he walked

properly, trotted until he trotted properly and cantered until he cantered properly. He was a boisterous stallion but once he knew his job, he was brilliant. We have had a lot of fun and we are mates now.�

Bobby’s other top stallion, is the Highland Moss Side McLaren, known simply as McLaren. He has also stunned the judges at HOYS by qualifying six times and winning his class in 2013 and 2015. Like all Highlands, his main priority in life is food, so he couldn’t resist coming up to the fence and staring at us, close up, in the hope that there was a tit-bit or two on offer. I asked Bobby if he ever gives his ponies treats. “No never, otherwise they will mug you,� was his retort. “Besides his stunning looks, what makes him special?� I asked. “He is forward going and graceful which is unusual for Highlands. They are usually heavy and stumbly but he has a great attitude. I have never had a Highland as ‘goey’ as him.

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McLaren up close and personal

Some of the ponies were too far away to get close to and the fortnight of constant rain meant that the mud was at its worst.

The other pony that we got close-up and personal with was a Dales gelding called Aquilas Stud King Arthur who Bobby is producing for sale. He is a typical modern stamp of Dales and he will go out and do some winter shows. The three stallions however, will be on holiday until the Spring.

In the far off fields, there were seven retired ponies. Bobby said, “they tend to have a home for life with us. We do seem to collect them!”

Trowan Mercury a typical Highland stallion

It is a rare quality for them to be so forward going and ‘sit-up’ like he does.”

Bobby has another Highland stallion, mouse dun coloured Trowan Mercury who is also very eye-catching. He is a more typical Highland in his attitude and way of going and is shown more by Bobby’s sister Rachel. He has to play second fiddle to McLaren but he is still a stunning pony.

Although Bobby clearly spends a lot of time looking after and riding the ponies, he stressed that they are only part of his income. During the day, he is a writer and so far he has written nine books, the first being published in March 2015. It is a thriller called Outlawed which is centred around a court artist who is the anti-hero. He forms his own opinions about who is guilty as he sits through murder trials. He represents a different twist on a vigilante who believes in an ‘eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth’. If you know Bobby and are interested to find out about his writing skills, the book can be bought from Amazon or through his website www.bobbybright.co.uk Bobby is starting to train as a show judge. I asked him if he thought it was a good idea for judges to still be riding in the ring.

“Yes, I think it is better if judges are still riding in the ring as they are then up to date with the modern ponies and they know how each breed should go when ridden. They are then better equipped to judge one breed against another. A Highland is not as athletic as a Welsh but you can learn how a good Highland should feel if you ride them.”

For 2016, Bobby hopes to qualify McLaren for HOYS again, find a nice home for the Dales and a D mare that they have in, improve the young Connemara and generally have fun.

Aquilas Stud King Arthur Dales pony who is for sale

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Did you know?

Bobby’s Views

• Bobby Bright has qualified for HOYS a massive 29 times and his sister Rachel Bright, the other half of team Bright, has also qualified 10 times on her own ponies.

On Showing • Real talent in showing is being able to spot a champion in the field as a three-year-old.

• What’s popular today changes tomorrow. Champions tend to set new trends and people copy them.

• Welsh Cs used to be 13.2hh but when Dave started winning, at just over 13hh, smaller Cs became popular, especially if they ‘rode big’.

• The fashion of late for Welsh Ds is to get bigger.

• 15 years ago, Welsh A and B classes used to be huge but the biggest classes today seem to be the Fells, Dales and Highlands.

On Social Media • It makes us cold and anti-social. I strictly limit how many horsey friends I have on FB. • It gives too much of a voice to the uninformed. It spreads ignorance, hate and misinformation.

• It could be the death of society!

• He published a thriller novel called OUTLAWED last March • He hates Social Media • He used to work in the motor trade • Bobby’s favourite breed is Highland • He works the novices in the Winter and his current projects include the Dales mentioned above, a young Connemara and a Welsh D. • The Bright family are to sponsor a new Veteran M and M class with the National Pony Society for 2016 • Bobby’s favourite tipple is champagne • His favourite holiday was to Las Vegas. Why? Because it was the antithesis of his home environment in Prestwood. Busy and brash v quiet and natural.

4 year old Connemara mare is one of Bobby's projects for 2016

Boys will be boys

Chestnut Welsh section D mare Pennal Calonmai

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" # # # " !# #! ! " # "# ! # Had a clinic with International Showjumper Trevor Breen 9th January at Gerrards Cross Report and photos by Sue Mitchell

Amy Trevor and Stacie after the lesson

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wo of our show jumping champions were thrilled to win a lesson with back-to-back Hickstead Derby winner, Trevor Breen at his yard in Gerrards Cross. The rain held off, but it was a damp, grey day -far from a photographer’s dream conditions. Trevor was riding and talking on the phone when I arrived. He works at a nonstop pace and whilst our two riders were warming up, he was organising a vetting for a horse he had just sold to America that day!

Recently returned from the inaugural Equestrian.com Liverpool International Horse

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Show, he had nothing but praise for the show saying, “The organisers did a brilliant job. When I arrived and saw how big the Echo arena was, I thought she [Nina Barbour] would never fill it; but she did. It was packed for the four days and the atmosphere was electric. The showjumpers loved it too and it will surely run again next year.

Being a 4-star show, the prize money was good and we all had a great time.�

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Stacie Amos and Zorb

Trevor began the lesson by asking about our two riders and their horses.

Stacie Amos and 11-year-old Zorb Stacie won our Open Horse class with her other horse Brickells Bonanza Baby. She chose to ride Zorb because he is the one who needs Trevor’s help. He has trouble with doubles and has dumped Stacie before. He is a Dutch warmblood which she bought in March last year.

“I wasn’t looking [for a horse] but a friend of a friend said he was for sale so I went to look at him. He had a sweet face and I just liked him so I bought him,” she said.

He has to wear a Hackamore bridle as every bit she has tried cuts his mouth. Her aim is to affiliate Zorb this year.

Amy Simon and Rex (Penhill Capitien) Amy won our Small Open Horse class with Rex in 2015.

He is a 7-year-old Irish Sports Horse who Amy describes as laid back but very capable. She has already qualified him for the Blue Chip Finals in April. She wants to carry on competing affiliated but she doesn’t want to jump out of Riding Club and Amateur championship level, such as the CT Rider Championships. They are currently on the Thames Valley Riding Club teams which Amy enjoys and she wants to continue to do so.

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Amy and Rex. Trevor found little to fault with these two

Trevor started the lesson with a simple cross, followed by an upright, an oxer and a double which he built up into a course.

Both pairs got going well.

Amy and Rex were the first to go on each exercise and they got lots of praise from Trevor as they completed the tasks comfortably. Trevor made a comment early on, for Amy not to rush to the fence. He told her to use the rails to keep a good pace. Amy said, “He is great and never touches a pole. He never bucks after a jump either but today he did have one pole and he did buck once, which I am surprised about.” Maybe he was excited about having a lesson with Trevor Breen! Trevor suggested that if Amy feels that he needs to be revved up, especially if she wants to jump bigger tracks, to work hard on his fitness and combine this with feeding a competition mix.

“This will generate more energy for him. He has plenty in the tank so if you do this, you will see a difference. Count your blessings as it is better than having a lunatic.”

Stacie and Zorb were the pair to go second on each round.

Trevor could see that Zorb was losing impulsion on the corners.

“Don’t let the corner kill your pace. Leg, leg, leg. Keep your canter forwards and ground covering. He needs to go up a gear

in the canter,” said Trevor.

He started by putting two strides in the double but he managed to do it in one as the lesson went on. Trevor advised Stacie to do a lot of pole work and cavaletti work to teach him to lengthen (and shorten) his stride. “Grid work will help him to adjust his stride between distances.”

The lesson finished and the two girls had huge smiles. Trevor invited us all into the barn to meet his horses. We were all disappointed that his Derby winner, Addie (the one-eyed wonder) was at home in Ireland with his owner Karen Swan. He is having a winter break, being turned out 24/7. Trevor said he had recently won a Riding Club Eventer Championship in Ireland with Karen, over a 70cm course.

“He is such a genuine horse that he will switch from 1.40m to 70cm, without any fuss. And vice versa. “Whatever” Addie thinks, and gets on with it,” said Trevor.

“He is such a huge character. He may not see Karen for months, but as soon as she comes over, he hears her voice and he is kicking at the door for her. He is the only horse on the yard who is not for sale!”

Karen has several other horses with Trevor and one with the most potential is Classic, a chestnut stallion who is nine-yearsold. “He is the best horse I have ever sat on. He is amazing and there are very, very few horses as good as him in the world. He is worth a lot of money. Not a million …. more! He is not an amateur’s horse though. Unlike Addie, if Karen got on him, she wouldn’t get from the barn to the arena! He needs to jump seriously and work to a high level.”

This is what our two champions had to say about their lesson: Stacie – “It was an amazing experience and I got some very helpful advice from Trevor which I will be using with Zorb. It was a great prize to win and I enjoyed it very much. Thank you so much Trevor Breen and CT Rider magazine.”

Trouble at the double for Stacie. Pushing on the canter and Trevor clapping on the approach cured it.

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Amy – “What a great experience getting the chance to have a lesson with Trevor. I would like to thank Trevor for his advice and taking the time to show us all of the lovely horses on his yard.

Thank you CT Rider for this amazing prize – the best I have ever won!”

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Catlips Farm Riders go a storm at the British Riding Club Finals and get to meet Natasha Baker News from Lex Wright

Val, Anne, Natasha, Lex and Amanda

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manda Bettle won several classes at the British Riding Club Dressage Finals which were sponsored by Verdo horse bedding. She won the Elementary senior dressage to music freestyle and the pairs with Carol Fletcher.

Part of their prize was an audience/lunch with Natasha Baker MBE, British para-equestrian and winner of two gold medals at the 2012 Summer Paralympics.

The day with Natasha included a demonstration of her riding her next Olympic hopeful horse, Sookie St. James, followed by questions fielded by Natasha and her team.

Her yard, Manor Farm, is set in the unlikely location of Uxbridge where you wind your way through a busy housing estate to find a small oasis of green where Natasha is based.

Amanda, Anne, Val Smith and myself (Carol went on holiday so I was gifted her place), received a very warm welcome from Natasha and her team who included her mum, dad, sponsors and grooms.

Natasha is an amazing, vibrant and motivated young rider who has overcome her disabilities and achieved something we can only dream of, an Olympic Gold Medal (or two!)

We watched Natasha ride Sookie entirely through verbal commands and seat movements as her condition has left her with permanent nerve damage and she is unable to use her legs.

Sookie a 7-year-old Oldenburg mare was a joy to watch. She was supple, respectful and obedient. The relationship between horse and rider was truly moving and inspirational.

After the display, we were given a super lunch whilst Natasha answered a myriad of questions about herself, family, horses and the Olympics - past and future. We got to hold her gold medal which was very heavy and a very modest purple rosette!

Natasha Baker riding her Olympic prospect Sookie St James

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We all wished Natasha and Sookie the best of luck with the selection for Rio 2016 para Olympic Dressage team and giving us a very enjoyable day.

Paralympic Gold Medal

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VETERINARY SECTION Advice from the Chiltern and Thames Rider Regional Vets

Corneal Ulcers – What you need to know Article one by Philip Ivens (MA VetMB Cert EM (Int Med) DipECEIM MRCVS Philip is a veterinary surgeon and director of the Practice.

He is a Specialist in Equine Internal Medicine and also runs their medicine referral service.

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ll eye conditions are considered potential medical emergencies and, in particular corneal ulcers. Corneal ulcers can change on a minute by minute basis and one day is a long time in terms of disease progression or resolution.

The photo showing the prominent ulcer, shows an eight-monthold filly that had presented with ocular pain four hours previously and now has a ‘melting’ corneal ulcer, where bacteria are liquefying the cornea. Left untreated, the ulcer will breach the cornea itself, causing the loss of the eye. This filly’s condition was so serious that medical treatment was not considered effective enough. She was operated on within six hours of the condition presenting itself and had a conjunctival flap sutured in place to patch the hole developing in the eye. Although this is an extreme occurrence, it emphasises that adopting a “wait and see” approach with corneal ulcers is not the correct thing to do and ringing your vet as soon as you a see a problem is very important to allow us to assess the severity of the problem and nip more serious problems in the bud.

Where is the cornea and what does the cornea do?

The cornea is the outer lining of the front eye. It is about 1mm thick and is made up of three main layers, arranged like a sandwich. The surface is the corneal epithelium (8-12 cells thick), which is the top piece of bread.

The middle, like the meat of a sandwich, is the corneal stroma and the bottom layer of bread is the endothelium/descemet membrane, which is ONLY one cell thick. The cornea is covered by a continuous film of tears. The cornea’s role is to provide the structural integrity of

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the front of the eye by keeping the fluid of the eye in place and maintaining the sphere shape of the eye. The cornea must keep infection out of the eye and allow light to pass uninterrupted to the lens and then to the back of the eye where the light is detected. The cornea must therefore be perfectly translucent, which requires water to be constantly removed from the stroma.

If the corneal epithelium or the endothelium is injured, this process is impaired and therefore opacities begin to form. Once the cornea epithelium is breached, this is a corneal ulcer. Once breached the protection it gives, along with the tear film to the eye is removed, just like a skin wound. Infection (bacterial or fungal) can then gain access to the stroma. The infection can then produce enzymes which digest the stroma and eventually the corneal endothelium. If this occurs, the fluid in the front of the eye can escape and the eye’s integrity is breached, which is a medical emergency. This process can occur within a few hours of trauma and therefore any horse with a corneal ulcer is a potential medical emergency and immediate veterinary advice and assistance should be sought.

How to recognise corneal ulcers Corneal ulcers are characterised by ocular pain, increased tears and redness of the conjunctiva. These clinical signs present in exactly the same as a horse with conjunctivitis. Therefore the ONLY reliable way to diagnose a corneal ulcer and distinguish it from conjunctivitis (caused by flies for example) is for a veterinary surgeon to examine the eye with a direct ophthalmoscope and using a special stain called fluorescein (see photos)

What is the treatment Quick and effective treatment is required. Medications only stay for short periods within the eye and therefore eye medications often have to be given frequently - sometimes up to every 2-4 hours. Medication can be given in drops and/or ointments.

However, in more complicated, cases or where either the horse’s temperament or the level of pain prevents drops being put in the eye we can use a tubing system called a sub palpebral lavage catheter that allows medications to be administered remote to the eye itself.

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VETERINARY SECTION Advice from the Chiltern and Thames Rider Regional Vets The main treatment options for corneal ulcers are: • Antibiotics (based on culture results if possible) • Painkillers • Injectable or oral medications e.g. phenylbutazone, flunixin meglumine • Topical drops • Anti-collagenases • Serum – blood taken from the patient spun down in a centrifuge • EDTA – anti-coagulant found in purple top blood tubes • Mydriatics e.g. atropine – dilate pupil if there is reactive uveitis • Anti-fungal drugs if fungi are implicated – relatively rare in UK as opposed to USA • Corneal debridement – under sedation and local anaesthetic – removing the injured cornea epithelium to create a fresh edge that will heal • Grid keratectomy – lines are scored on the cornea with a needle – treatment for non-healing indolent ulcers • Surgery – e.g. conjunctival graft, amnion graft

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What is the prognosis?

Superficial ulcers recognised early and treated by your veterinary surgeon appropriately can heal very quickly.

However, a minority of cases are more complex and require much more intensive treatment. The earlier the condition is picked-up and recognised the easier it is for treatment to be implemented.

Severe corneal ulcers can result in extensive corneal scarring, which can affect future vision. Ulcers left untreated or colonised with virulent/resistant bacteria or fungi can result in perforation of the cornea and loss of the eye, requiring removal of the entire eye (enucleation). However, I must stress, that this outcome is rare when ulcers are identified promptly and treated properly.

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The dreaded ‘C’ word - Colic Article two by Kathryn Tuckett BVetMed CertAVP (EP) MRCVS - Wendover Height Equine Clinic

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olic is a condition that strikes fear into most horse owners! Colic simply put is pain in the abdomen. Commonly this pain originates from the guts but don’t forget there are other structures in there too such as reproductive and urinary tract organs. With about 30 metres of gut it is not surprising it can get into trouble!

In the 2015 National Equine Health Survey, 3.8% of horses had had colic in the previous year. The majority of these were treated medically, without the need for surgery.

When your vet first examines your horse with colic, there will be a few vital signs that help guide the decision making process.

What is your vet looking for?

Heart rate – the normal heart rate is 30- 40 beats per minute; this will increase with pain. In general the higher the heart rate the more concerning the colic.

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Breathing (respiratory) rate – normal is 8-12 breaths per minute. Pain can cause this to increase.

Temperature – normal is 38o c. A fever may indicate peritonitis (infection or inflammation in the abdomen).

Gum colour – normal is salmon pink. If the gum colour has turned red or purple this is a worrying sign which indicates that there could something serious going on such as a twisted gut.

Gut sounds – too noisy can be an indication of a spasmodic colic. Too quiet or absent can be an indicator the guts aren’t working as well as they should be.

Based on the initial examination, your vet may decide to do some more tests. Not every test will be done in every case.

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VETERINARY SECTION Advice from the Chiltern and Thames Rider Regional Vets gut). Sometimes redworm or acorn husks may be seen in the faeces, which may guide the diagnosis.

Stomach tubing – this can look really unpleasant – it consists of a long tube being passed up the nose, down the oesophagus into the stomach. Horses cannot vomit, so it tells you if there is a buildup of fluid in the stomach called reflux. Lots of reflux (over 2 litres) is a worrying sign.

Stomach tubing can also be used as part of the treatment, as fluids can be given via the tube directly into the stomach; this may be appropriate with impactions.

Belly tap – a small area is prepared (cleaned) and a needle is inserted to obtain a sample of peritoneal fluid (this is fluid surrounding the intestines and organs in the abdomen). This sample can be useful in guiding prognosis.

The normal colour is clear straw yellow. If it turns red or cloudy it gives cause for concern.

All these are part of a jigsaw puzzle and put together can help your vet decide the best treatment plan. It is important to decide early on whether it is possible to treat your horse on the yard or whether he needs more intensive care or surgery in a specialist hospital.

Approximately 10% of colic cases will require surgery. The good news is colic surgery is successful in approximately 75% of cases. It is important that the decision to go to surgery is made without undue delay. There are lots of factors to consider when deciding if you should put your horse through colic surgery but the only other option may be to put them to sleep. Unfortunately this decision has to be made quickly and often in the middle of the night, so it is worth thinking about it now, as a hypothetical situation, just in case. Firstly, is your horse a good candidate for surgery? Has he/she got other issues that may affect the outcome? For example a heart problem may increase the risk of anesthesia. Age doesn’t necessarily reduce the success of surgery providing they are otherwise fit and well, but there may be other factors to consider. After surgery there is a period of recovery that will include box rest, this can be 3 to 6 months. Will this be possible? Can you afford surgery? Will your insurance cover it? Colic surgery is not cheap and you can expect a bill in the region of £5000-7000. Have you got transport available? What are the chances of success? These will depend on the type of colic and also how advanced the condition is. There are lots of factors to consider and these should be discussed with your vet.

REMEMBER colic can be potentially life threatening, so if you spot the symptoms call your vet without delay.

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Should you be concerned about infectious disease?

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our horse is part of a herd, whether this is their field companion, the other horses on the yard or even the other horses in your local area. This means that your horse may be at risk of picking up an infectious disease even if it doesn’t leave home and will contribute to the spread of this to other susceptible horses; this is a concept that is often overlooked. Herd immunity is a form of immunity that occurs when the vaccination of a significant portion of a herd provides a measure of protection for individuals who have not developed immunity.

In these situations, the disease is unable to spread because there are too few susceptible horses left to propagate the outbreak. In Britain it is estimated that fewer than 50% of horses are vaccinated for ‘flu’ but this needs to be considerably higher to achieve herd immunity. Hence why vaccination in conjunction with good biosecurity will help to increase herd immunity and reduce disease outbreaks. Old concepts such as ‘I don't vaccinate my horse because it is too old, or doesn't go anywhere’ are incredibly outdated and ignore the health and welfare of the horse in the next stable and beyond.

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What are the signs of equine influenza?

• Dry, hacking cough • Nasal discharge • Fever • Lack of appetite • Lethargy

What is the vaccine schedule?

• Primary vaccination course consists of 3 vaccines and often can be given from 5 months of age.

• First vaccination - considered as day one.

• Second vaccination - approximately 4-6 weeks later

Here is a brief synopsis of a few of the most common diseases which we can vaccinate for:

• Third vaccination - 5-6 months after the second

Equine Influenza Equine influenza (flu) is caused by a highly contagious virus and, while it does not usually cause a long term or fatal illness, your horse will be unwell and require time off work, sometimes for an extended period. The disease is widespread throughout the UK horse population. Let me quote a small little fact that may make you consider vaccinating for Influenza: ‘Under favourable weather conditions Equine Influenza (Flu) can spread up to 5km’ - yes 5km! The yard down the road, which has lots of unvaccinated horses or ponies could be the source of a flu outbreak on your yard, rather than a new addition to your own yard.

• Booster vaccinations do differ slightly if you compete under FEI rules. Please check with your vet for specific requirements.

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• Booster vaccinations within a year of the third injection.

Most horses recover from equine influenza within 2 weeks however, in some horses, a post-viral cough can persist for a much longer time. In some individuals it can take up to 6 months to regain full health. There is no specific treatment for equine influenza and, although antibiotics may be useful to control a secondary bacterial infection, they will not treat the virus itself.

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Strangles

What is the vaccine schedule?

Strangles is a highly contagious respiratory infection caused by the bacterium Streptococcus equi. It is endemic in the UK and causes major economic problems particularly on big yards as established outbreaks may last for months, essentially shutting down stabling premises. Some “recovered” horses (carriers) can also harbour Strep. equi with no outward signs. Strangles is spread by direct (horse to horse) and indirect (through contaminated equipment or personnel etc) contact and particularly through shared water sources, where the bacterium lives for longer periods.

• Primary vaccination course consists of 2 vaccines given four weeks apart.

• Booster vaccines can be given every 3 months.

What are the signs of strangles?

• Dullness • Reduced appetite • Cough • Nasal discharge • Fever • Swellings or abscesses in the throat region.

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Equine Herpes Virus There are many types of herpes virus in horses, with EHV-1 and EHV-4 causing the most serious problems. EHV is widespread in the horse population with most horses carrying the virus but not showing signs of the disease. This is because the virus remains latent (hidden) within the horse, a similar phenomenon in humans where the virus periodically re-emerges to cause ‘cold sores’. The reactivation of the virus comes without warning but is often associated with periods of stress, such as transportation or weaning. Once reactivated, the virus causes disease in the horse and rapidly spreads from one horse to another.

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VETERINARY SECTION Advice from the Chiltern and Thames Rider Regional Vets How is herpes spread?

Both EHV-1 and EHV-4 are spread directly from infected coughing horses and also via people, tack, feed and equipment. In the case of EHV-1, contact with aborted foetuses and placentae associated with abortions can spread the disease.

What are the signs of herpes?

Respiratory Disease • Rise in temperature • Coughing • Nasal discharge

Neurological signs • Hind limb weakness • Incoordination • Paralysis and the inability to stand

Horses with a tetanus infection become seriously ill very quickly and in many cases the disease is fatal despite all attempts at treatment.

What is the vaccine schedule? • Primary vaccination course consists of 2 vaccines, given 4-6 weeks apart. • Booster vaccines are given between every 2-3 years, depending on the brand of vaccine that was used.

You can help to keep your own horse protected, however it is just an important that we keep whole yards protected. There are many simple steps and procedures that can be implemented to ensure the health of your horse, but we cannot do it alone. Do you or your yard need help or advice on what to do to prevent disease outbreaks, or even what to do when they happen? What would happen if you arrived on your yard tomorrow to be told an infectious disease was in multiple horses? Get informed, get answers and, most importantly, get protected - contact your vet or our practice for practical, cost-effective ways to achieve this.

Abortion and death of newborn foals What is the vaccine schedule? • Primary vaccination course consists of 2 vaccines, given 4-6 weeks apart. • Booster vaccinations are given every 6 months. • Pregnant mares are vaccinated at months 5,7 & 9 of pregnancy.

Tetanus Although tetanus is not spread from horse to horse, it is a vaccine-preventable disease and all horses should be protected. Tetanus is caused by a bacterium (Clostridium tetani) which is found in the soil. Although most animals can be affected, horses are particularly susceptible. The bacteria enter the body through wounds, with punctures of the sole of the foot a common route of infection. The bacteria then cause disease by producing toxins that affect the nervous system.

How is tetanus spread?

Tetanus in an infectious disease of horses caused by contamination of a wound with soil containing the bacterium Clostridium tetani. Tetanus is not contagious therefore cannot be passed from one horse to another.

What are the signs of tetanus? • Muscle stiffness resulting in a ‘rocking horse’ stance and ‘lock-jaw’ • Difficulty moving and eating • Protrusion of the third eyelid • Seizures

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Winter Feeding Tips

by John Chapman M.A.(Cantab) Equine Nutritionist

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ard feed costs money! You need to start feeding when your horse is taking in less energy than it’s using. This will be determined by its workload, the quality of grazing and the ambient temperature. Most horses are currently in good condition; if yours aren’t act now to improve it. If obese, winter permits safe, gentle slimming. Some weight loss is natural - here are some tips to avoid too much: • Forage digestion generates heat - it warms your horses from the inside. Unless they are obese, ensure they have an adlib 24-hour supply.

• A stomach empty for several hours overnight could develop ulcers.

• For slimming, restrict forage; replace some with lean oat or barley straw – or bed on clean mould-free straw.

• When very cold, feed a cupful or 2 of vegetable oil per day, e.g. supermarket rapeseed.

Avoid sunflower and corn oil. Cod liver or linseed oil is preferable for older arthritic horses. Copra or rice bran supplements can also be used.

• Severe weight loss wastes muscle; restore with high protein feeds such as Full Fat Soya or Micronised Lineed See www.gravenhorse.co.uk

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In the last three months of pregnancy the mare’s nutrient requirements will increase in order to support the rapid increase in the size of the foetus. Using highly digestible ingredients that are balanced to provide concentrated sources of energy, protein, vitamins and minerals, Rowen Barbary Stud Mix is especially formulated to meet the higher nutritional demands of broodmares during pregnancy and lactation.

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FREEDOM TURNOUT SOCKS Freedom Stretch Turnout Socks provide a barrier between the mud and the horse’s lower legs, making them ideal for wet, muddy winter weather.

The stretchy socks are machine washable and allow free movement. The close fit and shaped design prevents slipping and spinning, with extra reinforcement over the back of the horse’s heel and pastern areas, offering extra protection. Fastened with sturdy hook and loop straps, stitched with rot proof thread and made using quality materials, Freedom Turnout Socks are built to last.

Available in black in sizes small, medium, large and extra large.

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VENT-TEX LEG WRAPS If you wash your horse’s legs after a day in the field, Vent-Tex Leg Wraps are winter essentials!

These easy to fit wraps wick moisture away from the leg and are highly breathable, offering humidity and temperature control. The clever design fits the contours of the horse’s legs to ensure perfect positioning, drying the whole leg. In addition to use in the stable, after exercise and after washing, Vent-Tex can also be used for travel and turnout in dry conditions…you’ll wonder how you managed without them.

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Paula Jays on Leggie joint 1st Prelim

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ResultsIntro B: 1st Jenny Natham and Fernadaise, 2nd Charlotte Laurie on Harvey Hooves, 3rd Maria Currant on Paddington Star, 4th Sammy Bishop on Todd, 5th Suzanne Finnigan on Stanley and 6th Tracey Pilon on Murphy.

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Class 2 Warehill Walk and Trot B test: 1st Maria Currant on Paddington Star, 2nd Georgia Neaves on Wiliow candy Cayle, 3rd Natasha Harding on her mount.

Prelim 1: 1st Lydsay Hudson on India Prince, 2nd Sam Eames and Bracken, 3rd Sarah Bloor on Evie, 4th Georgia Neaves on Clair Scott and Cefnarochr Willow Candy Cayle, 5th Laura Mccadden on Bow, 6th Sammy Dyhirin Bishop on Todd.

Prelim 14: 1st Lydsay Hudson on India Prince, 2nd Kristine Johnson and Cloverdene , 3rd Sam Eames on Bracken, 4th Kat Cuishaw on High Offley Bugs Bunny, 5th Sarah Bloor and Evie, 6th Clair Scott on Cefriaroche Dihiryn.

Novice 30: 1st Clair Scott Cefnarochr Dyhirin, 2nd Kristine Johnson and Cloverdene.

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inner of the Connollys Red Mills senior newcomers first round was Lucy Warren riding her own Dera B. Mark Edwards won the Grade C in the Horse and Hound Foxhunter class riding Quidde Du Buisson Z owned by Anthony Hill. The combination also won the Horse and Hound senior Foxhunter class on the Saturday morning. Keith Doyle won the winter Grade C qualifier riding Calafornia III owned by Ashley Pulleyn, closely followed by Emma Slater riding Athena Ruxton for the Ruxton Stud. Robert Bevis won the National 1.30m open championship qualifier class riding Vogue V owned by Old Willow Farms, closely followed by Chloe Winchester riding Zandokan H. Mark Edwards rode a fast round to win the senior 1.25m open riding Mammas Tinker owned by Martyn Edwards.

On the Friday morning, local rider Emma Jo Slater rode Bambi Van Het Huikven (owned by Kim Barzilay) into the lead in the Connollys Red Mills senior newcomers first round. Emma Stoker, riding Townhead Miss Money Penny owned by Robert Young OBE, won the Grade C Horse and Hound foxhunter on the Friday morning. The combination also won the B&C qualifier on the following Wednesday morning. Mark Edwards, riding Mammas Tinker, had another two wins; in the Halsall Electrical 1.25m winter championship class on the Friday and the national 1.30m open championship qualifier on the Saturday. Jackson Reed Stephenson rode Crystal Cove into the lead in the winter grades B&C qualifier on the Friday afternoon. Joe Whitaker rode Upanda, owned by Shearwater Insurance LTD, into the lead in the senior 1.35m open class on Friday. Emma Jo Slater rode Simply Billy Bunter (owned by Kim Barzilay) into first place in the 1.20m open class on the Saturday.

young riders under the age of 23 had to ride a course of jumps that proved tricky to clear. Emily Ward, riding Anne Bedford’s Remi Cavalleri, won the class. She was closely followed by Sally Hopkinson riding Temple Marple and Charlene Bastone riding Newbridges Master Brown was placed third - all riders to watch for in the future.

Mark Edwards riding Mammas Tinker

A highly anticipated class across the competition was the World Class Development Programme, a competitive class where the

Emma Jo Slater riding Bambi Van Het Huikven

Keith Doyle riding Calafornia III

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Rachel Beattie Kelsy Love Mark Evans Nieve Rose Baker Sondra Michelle Tarshis Elle Mitchell Hannah Louise Chelton Tony Mcnamara

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Rachel Beattie Kelsy Love Sondra Michelle Tarshis Clara Bailey Hannah Louise Chelton Karen Wornham Elle Mitchell Mark Evans Nayla Cobb Nieve Rose Baker Frank Stennett

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Emma Burrows from CTR enters something a little different…

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Gracie & Chatty with Helen & Saman

Katherine but she had been bucked off and broke her neck, shattered her elbow and nearly lost her arm, so Gracie stepped in.

The ride was in honour of Kathy.”

The last class, the Quadrille, had only one team of Jane Bird on Storm (side-saddle), Amanda Grainger on Salome, Jenny Bellamy on Fly and Clare Connell on Peru and they were all RDA horses, riding to the theme of the White Queen.

The judges, Julia Catling and Kathy Orlando quoted, “Lovely floor plan, harmonious as a four and as pairs, and the music was well used to enhance the drama of the story.”

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spent the day at Quainton Stud at an event hosted by Bicester Riding Club; ‘Strictly Come Dressage’. This was their 2nd year of holding the event and what an amazingly and entertaining experience it was.

Each class was run as freestyle to music, and we had to ride wearing a costume with a theme to match and enhance the music used. The term 'dressage' is used loosely; it is perhaps better described as a display of horsemanship to music, and it must delight the eye. This display does not need to be based on dressage movements and the suitability of the music is taken into consideration by the judges.

Competitors are required to walk, trot and canter on both reins.

Props may be carried or used; or two static props and one or two helpers may be incorporated.

The day started with Pas Seul Individuals. All the costumes were incredible; the effort people had put in was amazing.

The winner, Mary Morgan on Yentile V Mönting (stable name Xara) rode to a Ghostbusters’ theme.

Xara is an 8 year-old-Friesien that does Parelli, and Mary said that it helped with the acceptance of the costume and props; she also competes in Quadrille.

The following class was the Pas De Deux and the winning pair was Gracie Catling and Chatty, owned by Julie Mott and Helen Christie together with Saman owned by Gill Sandon. Their theme was Irish.

The horses were well suited - little and large.

Gracie commented, “we only really started a full dress rehearsal together last week as originally Helen was going to ride with

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Quadrille Team

This was a special day for Peru and he recently suffered a terrible dose of colic and it was touch and go for a while whether he would survive but luckily, he pulled through.

If I personally could have given an award for the most entertaining performance, it would have gone to Katie Kennett and Loopy Lou’s rendition of Harry Potter.

Emma Richardson-Steel also commented, “The event was organised

by The Side Saddle Association Area 5, and our commentator was Ginny Oakley-Pope who is Chairman of Area 5, did an excellent job!”

Emma’s final comment was, “the event has grown very quickly since our first show last year; we have already received many requests to run the show again next year but hopefully earlier in the year.

Perhaps the weather will be better as sadly the heavy wind and rain did put some off attending.”

A big ‘thank you’ goes to Emma Richardson-Steele for her help, support and inspiration at this event. You can visit Facebook page www.facebook.com/equestrianquadrille to find out more.

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Tried and Tested

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have been testing the Megaspread wood shavings by Hunter. I currently have a 12’ x12’ stable and found I only needed 5 bales of shavings to make a large comfy bed for my horse.

I was aware, whilst breaking up the bales, that they were causing a dusty haze. However, this soon settled and did not cause my horse to cough at all. I have since only used 1 bale per week so I regard them as very good value for money as the horse is not the cleanest in the stable. They seem to be very absorbent and I had minimal waste. The stable doesn’t smell as it does with a straw bed and my clothes didn’t either.

I will continue to use this brand of shaving as they suit my needs perfectly. www.huntershavings.co.uk/megaspread_woodshavings

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% (*'($ Kimblewick Hunt at Cholesbury Common Photos by Fae Loudoun

Master Alan Jackson followed by Chris Kelly

Young and Old enjoy the traditional boxing day meet with the Puckeridge Hunt

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he Kimblewick Hunting country covers parts of Bedfordshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Hampshire, Hertfordshire and Oxfordshire it extends across approximately 65 miles north to south and 40 miles east to west. With hedges, logs, ditches and post and rail fences to jump it’s nice country to hunt across.

The ground varies from woodland to heath, grass to plough.

“I’ve been coming out on Boxing Day for years to go across this ground with the Kimblewick Hunt and every year I’ve thoroughly loved every minute of it. This year I took my big boy Dave out and he’s never been hunting before. Safe to say he loved it too and will be coming out again!” said Lorraine Peach.

Holly Webster and Kerry Sumner

“There was a fantastic turnout for our Boxing Day meet and up and down the country and hunting is alive and well,” agreed Kerry and Gerald Sumner.

Lorraine Peach on Dave

Sophie Mcintosh on Moon

Justine Pugh on Cammie

Alice Wooding and Hayley Turner Lewis

Adele Rand Junior Show Jumper takes time out to enjoy the Puckering Hunt Boxing day meet, with Field Masters daughter Rose Pitman

“I loved the hunt! It was an amazing experience and as my first hunt I really enjoyed it and want to carry on hunting” said Justine Pugh.

There were people as far as the eye could see as hundreds turn out to show support for the Puckeridge Hunt traditional boxing day meet

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Calling all eventers to a pre-season boot camp @ MKEC

Ian Wills and Hartpury Sky is the Limit, his World Class Pathway horse and Leading BE British bred 6-year-old in 2013, an 8 year old gelding owned by the Brodie family.

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ilton Keynes Equestrian Centre has teamed up with international eventer, producer and coach Ian Wills to offer two pre-season eventing boot camps. The camps will take place Friday 19th – Sunday 21st February and Fri 18th – Sunday 20th March 2016.

Fiona Gifkins, owner of MKEC told us: “After 13 years of doing BE Events, we wanted to refocus our business as a training and hire venue, offering outstanding equestrian facilities and excellent service. We’ve invested in upgrading our camp offer with a new toilet and shower block and dedicated camp clubhouse to relax in and debrief.” “ The eventing camps are a super opportunity to set riders up for the season ahead. We’re delighted that

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Ian, having just been selected for the BE World Class Equestrian Pathway (WCEP), agreed to take the time out of his hugely busy schedule to deliver them.”

Camp coach and 4* eventer Ian Wills commented: “What better way to start the season than getting an expert external perspective and experienced support in shaping your season goals?

Whether it’s a first time BE80 you’re aiming for or BE Novice level, we’ll make sure everyone leaves Camp at the top of their game. Our promise is that you and your horse will have a brilliant weekend learning, progressing and having fun with likeminded people.”

These camps are suitable for BE 80, 90,100 and BE Novice Riders and riders will be placed in small groups of similar ability. To secure your place at eventing boot camp or find out more simply visit www.mkec.co.uk/camps.asp

Ian Wills on Marli III, his home produced 8-year-old grey gelding.

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SAFER CROSS-COUNTRY RIDING

Georgie Spence (GBR) WII Limbo

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tay safe and secure in the saddle this event season. These five top tips from cross-country and safety wear specialists Treehouse Sporting Colours will help you do just that: 1. Invest in the right equipment. Knowing you are as well protected as you can be in the event of a fall will give you added peace of mind.

Helmets, body protectors and air jackets are all products that should be expertly fitted to ensure they do their job properly.

2. “Make sure you are well prepared,” says event rider Georgie Spence. “If you fail to prepare, you prepare to fail. So, before a competition ensure you have done the right preparation at home, arrive at the event on time and allow plenty of time to walk the course.”

3. Make your horse feel more confident by giving him enough freedom in the head and neck. A lot of riders find this hard, but the horse needs his head and neck to help him balance out on the cross-country course. If you hold him too tight, you will affect his balance and therefore his performance.

4. “To help develop your seat, balance and feel, ride without stirrups from time to time,” says event rider Emily Llewellyn. “A more secure seat will keep you safer. Also, you will probably find your horse goes better as you are able to influence him in a more positive way!”

5. Keep your horse straighter around a cross-country course and learn to direct his shoulders where you want them to go, by using your outside aids to turn as well as your inside ones. If you pull too much on the inside rein, the horse will fall out through the shoulder, making him crooked for the approach to the next fence. Most modern cross-country courses include many twists and turns, which makes your turning technique even more important these days.

Visit: www.treehouseonline.co.uk; tel: 01299 851625

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All enquiries call 01295 788924/780206 Email: sarah.beveridge@hotmail.co.uk

For a list of all our events see our new website

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THE 2016 SEIB SEARCH FOR A STAR AND RACEHORSE TO RIDING HORSE DATES

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he 2016 series of the popular SEIB Insurance Brokers (SEIB) Search for a Star and the SEIB Racehorse to Riding Horse Show Championship will begin in April with five qualifiers throughout the country. Now celebrating its 20th year, SEIB Search for Star will again offer the opportunity for more riders to experience the thrill of qualifying for and riding at the prestigious Horse of the Year Show for the first time. Search for a Star was created by SEIB to encourage amateur riders to produce their horses to a 2015 SEIB Search for a Star Supreme Champion Kieran Quinn and Game of Thrones. high standard in the show Credit ES Photography ring and to give them the opportunity of realising their 15th May 2016 Houghton Hall Equestrian & Alpaca Centre, Houghton, Cambs, PE28 2DY dreams with that coveted HOYS ticket. SEIB has a Tel: 01480 700236 (during office hours only) strong ethos of putting something back into equestrian sport and the company takes an 12th June 2016 Stretcholt Equestrian Centre, Bridgwater, Somerset TA6 4SR enthusiastic interest in all the competitions they Tel: 01278 683312 sponsor.

The SEIB Search for a Star series has helped many horses to go on to a very successful show ring career, with some competitors going on to win open classes at HOYS. Each qualifying competition follows the same format, with classes for Working Hunters, Riding Club Show Horses, Riding Horse/Hacks, Show Hunters, Cobs and Show Ponies & Show Hunter Ponies. The team of Search for a Star Judges, Richard Ramsay, David Bartram, David Ingle and Chris Lawton, have many years’ experience in the show ring and are very helpful. There is always an opportunity after each class to speak with the judges who will offer advice on how to improve your horse for the show ring.

SEIB Search for a Star has an enviable reputation for supporting the true amateur and riders at the grass roots level. While lessons and professional advice are encouraged to help riders improve their game, competitors are expected to take part in the spirit of the competition and rules regarding eligibility are strictly enforced.

Held in conjunction with the Search for a Star Classes, the SEIB Racehorse to Riding Horse Show Championship was created to support and encourage the re-education of thoroughbreds taken out of racing, re-schooling them and preparing them for a new career in the show ring. The classes are judged as for Riding Horses but the best of type, whether hack, riding horse or hunter, is deemed the winner. The HOYS final is held in the main arena, and the SEIB Racehorse to Riding Horse of the Year has the honour of going forward to the Supreme Horse of the Year final.

3rd July 2016 Bury Farm Equestrian Centre, Slapton, Bucks, LU7 9BT Tel: 01525 222114 7th August 2016 Vale View Equestrian Centre, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE14 3LX Tel: 01664 823739 4th September 2016 (Racehorse to Riding Horse Qualifier Only) Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials, Stamford, Lincs, PE9 2LH Finals, Horse Of The Year Show 5th – 9th October 2016 Birmingham NEC The Search For A Star competition rules, comprehensive information, a downloadable schedule and entry form will be available from www.search4astar.org.uk, by the end of February 2016. More information on the SEIB Racehorse to Riding Horse Show Championship is available from www.racehorse2ridinghorse.co.uk where you can download a schedule and entry form or enter online from the end of February 2016.

“The Search for a Star Championship series is a way to give amateur riders the chance to achieve their dream of riding at The Horse of the Year Show. The standard increases every year and we are delighted to give so many riders this opportunity”, said Nicolina MacKenzie, Marketing Manager at SEIB Insurance Brokers.

The 2016 Search for a Star and Racehorse to Riding Horse qualifiers will be held on: 9th April 2016 At Osbaldeston Riding Centre, Blackburn, Lancs, BB2 7LZ Tel & Fax: 01254 813159

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Mill Farm near Holkham Beach, Norfolk

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n August 2015 CTR’s Emma Burrows and her horse Marley returned to one of her favourite places in the world, Mill Farm in Wells-next-theSea, which allows you to stay with your horse and ride to Holkham Beach, Norfolk.

Having visited Mill Farm for a few years now, I was keen to write about it and tell all you horse mad people what a fabulous place it is to take your horses on holiday.

When you arrive at Mill Farm, proprietors Tiffany and Des are always there to give you a warm welcome. You can hire a paddock, stable or set up your own fencing for your horse. You can stay in a caravan, tent, lorry or even sleep in your trailer.

There are toilets, showers and washing up facilities onsite, and you can purchase bedding and hay if needed.

I cannot tell you how good the feeling is, going to sleep and waking up with your horse next door to you. It is what true partnership are all about.

The ride to the beach involves a short hack over farm land with very minimal road work, before you get to the long driveway that leads to you the beach. There is a special entrance and exit for horses, which opens up to the panoramic view of miles and miles of open beach for you can ride on.

It’s just spectacular, and I intend to return time and time again.

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Granary Mead Cottage Burley Lodge, Burley, Ringwood, Hants BH24 4HS Tel 01425 402473 or Email: enquiries@granarymeadcottage.co.uk

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ranary Mead Cottage nestles in the heart of the New Forest and provides self-catering accommodation for up to five people.

Burley village is three miles away and has excellent pubs and cafes and a village shop. Well behaved dogs welcome.

Further details see www:granarymeadcottage.co.uk

Fabulous riding, carriage driving, walking and cycling is on the doorstep with almost instant access to numerous forest tracks.

The grass pathways and open heathland are ideal for a good canter; while the gravel tracks provide safe routes for carriage drivers and cyclists.

The detached cottage offers excellent facilities and is set in peaceful unspoiled forest parkland. The accommodation is all on the ground floor and includes lounge/diner with sofa bed, colour TV/DVD. Two comfortable bedrooms, one double and one with twin beds. The master bedroom overlooks the paddocks and small garden; well equipped kitchen, good size shower room and an entrance hall with ample storage for tack and two saddle racks.

The small friendly yard contains the owner’s two horses and five large airy visitors’ stables which are approximately 30 yards from the cottage. There are several turnout paddocks of varying sizes and ample parking for cars, horseboxes and trailers, as well as undercover storage for carriages and bikes.

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The stone built holiday cottage

SHENBERROW FARM Stay at Shenberrow Farm and explore the stunning north Cotswolds. The farm offers miles of quiet bridleways directly from the guest cottage with breathtaking views. There are five top quality stables adjacent to the cottage as well as turnout paddocks. Apart from riding, there are lots of other things to do and some lovely places to eat.

The cottage costs £130 per night and £12 per night per horse including bedding and hay.

CONTACT: Tel: 01386 858359 www.shenberrow.co.uk Email: tinacarroll@shenberrow.co.uk

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FIELD FARM Ever dreamed of riding on a beautiful beach? At Field Farm you can make this dream a reality. You can bring your own horse or hire one of ours, you can either camp or stay in one of our static caravans or NEW 4 or 6 person luxury barn conversion cottages. After a fun packed day’s riding whilst you relax with a glass of wine, your horse will be treated to his or her own stable and private paddock. Located between Mumby and Hogsthorpe on the East Coast of Lincolnshire, Field Farm is set in 60 acres and benefits from being less than a mile to the nearest beach!

For more details and information, including video’s and feedback please visit our web site www.field-farm.net Telephone 01754 872354 Mobile 07946 810131 Email info@field-farm.net Web site www.field-farm.net Facebook fieldfarm-bring your horse on holiday

Have you always dreamed of riding on the beach with your horse?

At Field Farm you can make this dream a reality.

Indoor & Outdoor schools Show jumping paddock XC Course Beach riding Choice of 4 /6 / 8 berth caravans or cottages Individual Paddock Stable incl hay & straw Horse rental available Visit our web site www.field-farm.net

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'() $ &)#. + -*'*'+( ,*)##'+(, .)")&!,. &-,-(*-! )*.*%-. &'*',%.,*)##'+(.- -(* 9TH JANUARY AT BURY FARM EV Winsome Adante. A Futurity graduate, Future Gravitas was the top ranked of all the eventing stallions, as well as being the top UK based eventing sire. Julia Hodkin of Future Sport Horses, paid tribute to the owners of the mare for giving young stallions a chance. “It is time for breeders to choose British stallions because they are as good or better than you can find abroad,� she said.

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The Newcomers award went jointly to Elite Stallions’ Balou Star and Catherston Stud’s Timolin. The young show jumping stallion, Balou Star, produced the top show jumping yearling in 2015 and demonstrated, that as a competition horse, he is a little powerhouse.

Ridden by Millie Allen, he was 2nd in the U25 Grand Prix at the recent Liverpool International Show, took individual and team bronze at the Young Rider Europeans in 2015 and is regularly winning at 1.45m level. “He is coming into his own now and will be stepping up this year. He is perfect to handle, and has such a good temperament,� said Millie’s father, Peter Allen.

Julia Hodkin with future Sports Horse, Future Gravitas , and Jane Skepper from the Competition Stallions’ Guide. Credit Kevin Sparrow.

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he inaugural Competition Stallions’ awards were presented at The British Stallion Event on 9th January to the top sires of progeny as assessed by the British Breeding/British Equestrian Federation (BEF) Futurity Evaluations 2015.

The awards are the brainchild of Jane Skepper, Director of the Competition Stallions’ Guide. “We felt it was now the time to start developing an Award Scheme for British based stallions to continue to help promote high quality stallions standing in the UK,� said Jane.

The Awards will take place annually, based on the results of progeny presented at the British Breeding/BEF Futurity Evaluations in the single year. “This should result in stallions that are actively having progeny presented and getting good results having a chance of winning, and the criteria for the awards have been developed to represent this,� said Jane. To be eligible for an award, the stallion must be based in the UK and must have had at least 5 progeny forward at the Futurity Evaluations in the year.

The Dressage Competition Stallion Award went to Woodlander Wild Child, who is currently training in Germany and was represented by his sire, Woodlander Wavavoom. Wild Child, out of the world champion 5 and 6-year-old, Woodlander Farouche, is himself a graduate of the Futurity, achieving an Elite score as a foal and top dressage 2-year-old. Owner and breeder, Lynne Crowden, said, “We have had the rankings for years, and it is wonderful now to get these stallions recognised.�

The Eventing Stallion Award went to Future Gravitas, by the successful eventing stallion, Grafenstoltz, out of the proven performance producer, Justwith Genoa, making Future Gravitas a half-brother to Olympic silver medallist and WEG gold medallist,

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The Totilas sired Timolin demonstrated his impressive paces shown in hand for the presentation, and his impeccable temperament as people crowded his box to view the 5-year-old stallion. “He has a super temperament. I can ride out in the fields at home, and he is lovely to train. He has a fantastic canter to sit on. It is lovely that young stallions with foals coming through can be recognised,� said Lizzie Murray.

The Pony Stallion award went to Penny Walster’s dressage pony, Bathleyhills Monet. An Elite graduate of the Futurity himself, he is now producing high scoring foals and yearlings as well as competing in dressage. His part-bred Arab and part Welsh bloodlines carry the cream gene, so he can produce palomino progeny. “I am delighted with the award,� said Penny. “He got an Elite score and highest yearling in the Futurity, and the SPSS Certificate of Merit for the leading pony sire as a 3-year-old. He is super athletic and really trainable, but he can be left for a month and we just pick him up again�, said Penny.

Competition Stallions has now produced its 5th Edition of the Guide for Graded & Approved Competition Stallions. www.competition-stallions.com

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Black Hanoverian 2007 BWBS graded By Dancier (De Niro x Lancier) out of the St Pr Sabrina by Salvano In 2009, Don Dante was reserve champion at the BWBS UK stallion grading.

In 2014, he was Medium Restricted Champion at the National Championships.

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Stud fee ÂŁ500 NFFR. Contact Wendy McKay on 01869 277932 or wendy@strattonstud.co.uk www.strattonstud.co.uk

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Proven performance breeding for over 60 years of horses to suit all capabilities of rider and disciplines

All of these Dual Purpose Stallions produce stock for competing in all disciplines.

Please contact Anne Dicker or Jennie Loriston-Clarke, Catherston Stud, Croft Farm, Over Wallop, Stockbridge, Hampshire SO20 8HX Tel: e 01264 782716 or e-mail catherston@btconnect.com or at www.catherstonstud.com CHILTERN & THAMES RIDER

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Palmers Stud and Livery Foundry Lane Loosely Row Princes Risborough Bucks HP27 0PA

About Palmers

The team

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Owner – Jo Belcher Yard Manager – Emma Kent • 25 • Ran and managed international event yards • Specialises in breaking & producing young and difficult horses • Schools to advanced and competed to CCI* • Aims for 2016 is to take her mare ‘Set Two’ (by Pro Set) through the BE levels, with her debut this season.

Small, family run private livery yard offering first class services Welcoming to any horse and rider combination of all abilities Hold regular clinics, training and socials Own HOYS/RIHS winners

Facilities • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Individual turnout combination of stud fencing and electric (NO BARB WIRE) 60X25 all weather arena with layby and steps Claydon 5 horse walker Surfaced lunge/round pen Large rubber matted stables with good ventilation Solarium, handling stocks and wellness lamps Clipping/veterinary treatment room with stock and cross ties Hot/cold water wash down Rug drier Vast range of small XC fences (built by badminton xc course builder) 400m woodland track Grass canter track CCTV,24 hour in house security and voice alarms Late night checks Trailer hire for livery use only Trailer/lorry parking on hard standing/hookup Activo med pulse magnetic rug & massage rug, Arc equine system, thermal imaging device, we also have a laser pen and laser cluster etc.

Secure heated tack rooms Complimentary tea/coffee and WC Lessons offered to all levels Show preparation and advice given Travelling show groom services

Livery Packages and Clinics • • • • • • •

Part livery 5/7 day Full livery 5/7 day Sales livery Breaking livery Competition livery Rehabilitation livery Weaning and youngstock production

• We hold a variety of clinics; Arena XC, Showjumping, Dressage, Showing • Rob Jackson Clinics (The horseback vet) Dr Rob A Jackson BVetMed, DipSurv(RP), MRCVS

Senior Groom – Peyton Sims • 18 • Started riding at 9 • Current qualifications include; • BHS stages 1, 2 & 3 (care and ridden) • BHS riding and road safety • BHS preliminary teaching test • Extended diploma in horse care and management level 3 • All passed with distinction • Represented BCA College in the interschools Show jumping finals at Royal Windsor 2015, riding 5yr old, going double clear.

• 1st and 3rd at C&T Showing champs in 2014 • Selected to have her BHS stages and PTT funded by BCA out of 30 students • Aims for 2016 is to achieve my AI teaching qualification, get my 4yr old (Dalcotes Freedom (by Kings Composer)) out competing as a novice show horse Groom – Aimee White • 20 • Been riding ever since she can remember • Main discipline is working hunter pony (introduced by Katy Payne) • Represented England in Intercountry teams at the BSPS Summer Championships aged 14 • Competed at The Royal International twice and three times at HOYS ( one of which was last year on her 6yr old mare Lisnadisha Tic-Tac, in the mountain and moorland working hunter pony exc 143) • Aim for 2016 is to do the RI & HOYS qualifiers with Tic-Tac, and represent the country in the Connemara performance class at Dublin horse show. (Got asked to do so last year, but felt Tic-Tac wasn’t ready) • Also owns Tic-Tacs full 4yr full sister, Silver Scribble who is being taken out as a novice this year

Contact us: Owner: 07785 722 221 Yard Manager: 07714 007 104 Yard Office: 01844 275 025 Email: palmerslivery@aol.co.uk Find us on Facebook: Palmers Stud & Livery

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!) .- *&) )$)( ) ,%+" '($ SUN 27TH & MON 28TH DECEMBER At Brook Farm EC - Photos by www.sportinpictures.co.uk

SUNDAY 27th: X-Poles – Sponsored by Baileys Horse Feeds: 1st Tornado Tilly & Caitlin Faulkner 2nd Jenna & Madison Trim 3rd Rowan & Fiona Crosby 4th Rhulands White Diamond & Paige Taylor

X-Poles Lead Rein – Sponsored by Baileys Horse Feeds: 1st Dream & Angel Lawson 2nd Penny & Leah Lawson 3rd Marvellous Mabs & Connie Preston 4th Dream & Sienna Lawson 5th Mouse & Sam Martin

Kids Revenge – Sponsored by Baileys Horse Feeds: 1st Spot The Buttons & Daisy Twin 2nd Mouse & Tom Martin 3rd Tornado Tilly & Caitlin Faulkner 4th She’s No Angel & Jessica Stag 5th Squire Jibber Jabber & Daisy Twin 6th Miss Moneypenny & Emily Newins

50cms Novice – Sponsored by Baileys Horse Feeds: 1st Tornado Tilly & Caitlin Faulkner 2nd Ginger Ninja & Lilly Scott-Garrett 3rd Miss Moneypenny & Emily Newins 4th Almond & Ellie Warner 5th Mouse & Tom Martin 6th Rhulands White Diamond & Paige Taylor

65cms Pairs – Sponsored by Baileys Horse Feeds: 1st Little Jigsaw & Meadowbrook Wizard with Grace Goldsworthy and Casey Bell 2nd Mr Magner & Miss Yogi Bear with Lauren and Alexandra Caley 3rd Tornado Tilly & Jammy Dodger 2 with Caitlin and Kelly Faulkner 4th Benji & Rockyview Zeta with Joe-Henri Martin and Sibel Yusuf 5th Almond & Ginger Ninja with Ellie Warner and Lilly Scott-Garrett 6th Almond & Strawberry Mojo with Ellie Warner & Ruth Buckley

70cms Speed – Sponsored by Baileys Horse Feeds: 1st Miss Yogi Bear & Alexandra Caley 2nd Benji & Joe Henri-Martin 3rd Little Jigsaw & Grace Goldsworthy 4th Rockyview Zeta & Sibel Yusuf 5th Blue Cross Flanagan & Freya Samuel Smith 6th Donnertude & Nancy Farrell

Miss Yogi Bear & Alexandra Caley winners Trailblazers 65cm and 75cm class

80cms Speed – Sponsored by Baileys Horse Feeds: 1st Castle Star II & Autumn Shell 2nd Jack & Elliott Pickering 3rd Gillingram & Scarlette Norman 4th Jumbo Freargh & Paige Blackman 5th Just Ray & Michelle Holleran 6th Vangelis’s Boy & Daniella Holleran

Watson & Co. Accountants 85cms Open £100 Grand Prix – Cash Kindly Sponsored by Watson & Co. Prizes Kindly sponsored by Protexin:

1st Nova 41 & Emily Balloch 2nd Jaffa & Scarlette Norman 3rd Spot The Nova & Dayna Ferrier 4th Meadowbrook Wizard & Casey Bell 5th Tilly & Georgia Harrington 6th Castle Star II & Autumn Shell

Open Top Score – Sponsored by Protexin: 1st Little Jigsaw & Grace Goldsworthy 2nd Tilly & Georgia Harrington 3rd Rockyview Zeta & Sibel Yusuf 4th Moggie & James Samarasinghe 5th Mr Magner & Lauren Caley 6th Cockney Rebel & Bobbie Tobias Nova 41 & Emily Balloch winners of puissance

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MONDAY 28th: Class 9 55cms – Sponsored by Baileys Horse Feeds: 1st Louis & Grace Denny 2nd Strawberry Mojo & Ruth Buckley 3rd Alfie & Claire Young 4th Arnie & Alicia Turner 5th Harry & Laura Chapman

Class 10 Trailblazers 65cms – Sponsored by Baileys Horse Feeds: 1st Miss Yogi Bear & Alexandra Caley 2nd Rockyview Zeta & Sibel Yusuf 3rd Crosstown Porsch & Laura Bailey

Red Stones & Amy Tansley winners Trailblazers 1.05m

Class 11 Trailblazers 75cms – Sponsored by Baileys Horse Feeds: 1st Miss Yogi Bear & Alexandra Caley 2nd Sunny Super Nova & Ellie Davis 3rd Call Me Nova & Emily Regan 4th Breeze VIII & Danielle Westlake 5th Carnival Mirage & Helen McKean 6th Flame & Jane Shaw

Class 12 Trailblazers 85cms – Sponsored by Baileys Horse Feeds: 1st Indoctro & Elouise Bachelette 2nd Breeze VIII & Danielle Westlake 3rd Sunny Super Nova & Ellie Davis 4th Nova 41 & Jo Davis 5th Henry & Tracy Reddin 6th Castle Fantastic & Abbi Burbidge

Class 13 Trailblazers 95cms

Danny & Summer Nicholls winners Trailblazers 75cm class

– Sponsored by Baileys Horse Feeds: 1st Danny & Summer Nicholls 2nd Regal Deed & Elouise Brown 3rd Vivianne & Scarlette Norman 4th Indoctro & Elouise Bachelette

Class 14 Trailblazers 1.05m Open– – £75 Cash Kindly Sponsored by Watson & Co. Prizes Kindly Sponsored by Protexin: 1st Red Stones & Amy Tansley

Class 15 Watson & Co. Accountants £100 Open Puissance Cash Kindly Sponsored by Watson & Co.

Indoctro & Elouise Bachelette 85cm class winners

Prizes Kindly Sponsored by Protexin: 1st Nova 41 & Emily Balloch =2nd Brown Castle Brandy & Briony Corbett =2nd Maximus & Lauren Goode 4th Danny & Summer Nicholls 5th Jerezano & Lacey Reddin 6th Clover & Bhuds Waterfield

LEADING RIDER OVER THE 2 DAYS: ALEXANDRA CALEY WINNER OF 3 CLASSES – CONGRATULATIONS! Louis & Grace Denny 55cm winners

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or riders with the Essendon and Epping Forest Dressage Group, the New Year got off to a very soggy start with the third series of the winter league, on 3rd January, 2016. Although the rain fell almost constantly, riders and their horses were not to be deterred. Junior member Lily Silverman won Intro A with a high score of 73% on Vinnie, closely followed by Sadie Poole with 69.6% on her pony Lord Percy.

Steven Macatonia on Mini M won the senior class with 67%. At prelim the Pohl sisters dominated the junior competition, with Emily Pohl winning Prelim 14 on Ardlonon Lad with 68.8% and Imogen Pohl coming second with 65.4% on Little Henry. Emily and Little Henry went on to win class 3 with an excellent score of 72.9% at Prelim 13. Finoula O�Brien and her mare Don Estrella won both the Novice 24 and Novice 37 classes with 67.9% and 68% respectively.

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Despite the torrential rain outside, Freestyle to Music continues to grow in popularity at the club and Colleen Taylor won the class on Colrouge Frost. It was this pair’s first performance of their prelim floorplan and music and they won the class with a score of 70.8% Riding with the club offers members an opportunity to progress through the levels and Jacquie Field on JR Wonderboy won the Elementary 49 class with 64.8% and then came second, in their first test at Medium level, with a decent score of 65.5%.

Hilary French and Elvis continue to build their partnership and entered their first club show at Advanced Medium, scoring 64.2% EEFDG is a friendly riding club for riders of all ages and offers regular competitions, clinics, test and train sessions and team events for members. For more information please go to www.eefdg.co.uk

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Are you part of the Chiltern and Thames Rider Championships?

The best amateur championship series in the region with qualifiers in Herts, Beds, Bucks, Northants, Oxon, Essex, and Berkshire

,%+"'($ ,%+" '($ !&-,,)$Visit www.chilternrider.co.uk to find out more Local shows and equestrian centres hold a series of qualifiers around the region with the finals being:

You can post back your signed card to CTR office or photograph the card with your phone and email to admin@chilternrider.co.uk as proof of your qualification and validation of your entry.

• The Equetech Chiltern and Thames Rider Winter Dressage Championships to be held at Bury Farm EV on Sunday 10th April.

NEW FOR 2016...

• The RB Equestrian Chiltern and Thames Rider Summer Showing and Showjumping Championships to be held at Herts County Showground on Sunday 11th September.

We will not be sending an email confirming your qualification this year. You will be issued with a card once you buy your membership and you must get it signed at the show

How do I get involved?

First, you must become a member by purchasing your membership card. Visit www.chilternrider.co.uk/championships to find out more and to buy your membership. Each membership costs ÂŁ20 for each horse/pony rider/handler combination.

Once you have bought your card, we will send it to you in the post.

You can refer to the rules on line or the qualification criteria which is on the back of the card. If you qualify at a participating show, you must get your card signed by the judge or the show secretary.

Once you have qualified you can then enter the finals on line.

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Classses – Intro, Prelim Restricted (a) and (b), Prelim Open, Novice Restricted (a) and (b) and Novice Open, Elementary, Medium and Freestyle to Music CLASSES FOR JUNIORS – we have five classes for 14 years and under – Intro, Prelim Restricted, Prelim Open, Novice Restricted, and Novice Open.

Fabulous Prizes from competition clothing and equestrian casual wear manufacturer Equetech Senior Classes: 1st Prize – Patent Vanity Hat Case (worth £45.95) This beautiful hat case is just what you need to stash away all your bits and pieces!

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Juniors : 1st Prize – Patent Vanity Hat Case (worth £45.95) as above 2nd Prize – White Bridle Number Holder & Performance Socks (worth £21.70) A smart bridle holder and a pair of designer socks - something for both horse and rider 3rd Prize – White Bridle Number Holder (worth £11.75) A smart bridle holder that will ensure you look smart and professional in the arena www.equetech.com

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Shows running winter dressage qualifiers There will be more so check out our website for regular updates.

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RB Equestrian Chiltern and Thames Rider Summer Showing Championships Who are the champs aimed at?

The Chiltern and Thames Rider championships welcome competitive amateurs and professionals alike but if your horse or pony has qualified for the Horse of the Year Show in these years – in 2014, 2015 or 2016, then they cannot be entered to compete at our showing championships this year.

We have ridden championship classes for: Ridden Hunter, Small Hunter, Ridden Arabs and Partbreds, Riding Horse, Ridden Foreign Breeds, Cobs/Maxis, Ridden Coloureds, Lead Rein, First Ridden, Show Pony, Novice Ridden, Best Turned Out, Novice Rider, Show Hunter Pony, Ridden Veteran, Ridden Odd Coloured, Ridden M&M, Working Hunter Pony, Novice Working Hunter, Working Hunter, Cradle Stakes, Nursery Stakes, Working M&M, Re-trained Racehorses, Ridden Warmbloods, Style and Performance, Best Rider, Family Horse/Pony, Pony Club Pony, Riding Club Pony, Riding Club Horse, Ridden Partbreds.

Shows running summer showing qualifiers More to follow in the next magazine. Make sure you check our website for updates as more are being confirmed daily 28/02/2016 08/05/2016 22/05/2016 19/06/2016 19/06/2016 10/07/2016 17/07/2016 17/07/2016 01/08/2016 21/08/2016 21/08/2016 04/09/2016

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We have in hand championship classes for: In hand Arabs/part breds, In hand Riding Horse/Pony, In hand Coloureds, In hand M&Ms, In hand Driving Type, In hand Hunter Horse/Pony, Youngstock, In hand Veteran, In hand Odd Coloured, Best Child Handler, Best Condition, In hand Warmbloods, In hand Foreign Breeds.

We have non-championship classes – be they must be pre-entered, for the following classes: Fancy Dress, Concours D’Elegance, Resue Horse and Pony Ridden and In hand, Side Saddle Equitation and Pairs.

Some of our classes are qualifiers for:

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RB Equestrian Chiltern and Thames Rider Summer Showjumping Championships We have championship classes for 70cm, 80cm, 90cm and 1m for horses and ponies who compete in separate rings. We have warm-up classes for 65cm and a puissance class for both horses and ponies.

There are clear rounds too, so you can familiarise your horses and ponies with the flowers, and the championship fences.

The championship classes are affiliated to British Showjumping Club League

Shows running summer showjumping qualifiers More to follow in the next magazine. Make sure you check our website for updates 14/02/2016 21/02/2016 21/02/2016 20/03/2016 20/03/2016 03/04/2016 10/04/2016 15/04/2016 08/05/2016 08/05/2016 15/05/2016 20/05/2016 22/05/2016 04/06/2016 17/06/2016 19/06/2016 19/06/2016 10/07/2016 15/07/2016 17/07/2016 26/07/2016 06/08/2016 19/08/2016 21/08/2016 21/08/2016 04/09/2016

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Freddie Parker Men’s Epsom Shirt RRP: ÂŁ79.00 www.freddieparker.com 01689 871919 Just email your name, address, size and colour choice to janetb@chilternrider.co.uk and state in one word how you would describe this fab shirt ie. ‘cool’. The word that best ‘says it all’ will single out the winner. Good luck.

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