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EQUINE HEALER Sara Brown
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New Equi-Ads Dressage Series T he 2014 Equi-Ads Dressage Series culminated at the finals at Muirmill Equestrian Centre on the 6 & 7th December. The Intro & Prelim Finals took place on Saturday 6th with strong entries in both Finals. The INTRO victor was once again a beaming Heather Dick and Dunstruan Carrick Mhor. His stable name is Murray, he’s seven years old and homebred – he’s half brother to Hamish, Dunstruan Duich Mhor who won the INTRO title with Heather last year, they are by the same sire Carlung Findlay but Murray’s mother is Coralknowe Dill. Murray was only broken at the start of this year, prior to that he’s done absolutely nothing, he was left to mature and he’s been on the farm since he was born, never been shown, in fact he had never been off the farm until this year! We’ve just been doing the dressage with him over the summer and autumn, we qualified for the finals in June – we’ve been taking things slowly with him as he can be quiet nervous at times (like in the presentation) but then he surprises us with his best behaviour. Plans for this year is to keep doing the dressage and might do some Ridden Highland and NPS classes. The Prelim Final is always the most hotly contested of the four finals. Added pressure was the long arena 20 x 60 tests with no commanders allowed, the nerves showed with a few of the favourites just losing out due to forgetful moments! The ultimate winner was Alice Gilliland with her stunning Black Weslh Sec D Derradda Rummy. Derradda Rummy is six years, Sire Dunaire Rum Punch & Dam Dunaire Barley Twist. Alcie is
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15yrs and this is a new partnership Having only bought Rummy late September. This was their only their third outing competing in dressage. So a tremendous result for both. The Novice Final was won by Louise Forrester and Splash. The Elementary Final was won in convincing style by a delighted Kirsty Logue and Whataman. ‘Cedric’ is an Irish sport horse 13 years old. Kirsty has owned him for about two years. They took up dressage this summer which was new for both of them as Kirsty had decided they were both getting to old to jump! In the early days Cedric struggled to turn left never mind a 20 metre circle! They started straight in at Elementary as Cedric goes well in a double bridle. The dressage series is aimed at unaffiliated riders from Intro to Elementary. Qualifiers run from January to November with the Finals In December. We use British Dressage qualified judges wherever possible to ensure consistency of the quality of our competitions. It is very popular in SW Scotland and we are looking to expand to a wider audience in 2015 and are looking for venues and Riding Clubs to hold qualifiers throughout the year. For further information contact Laura McCabe 07968622701 or info@muirmillec.co.uk
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Introducing the winter workshop season provided by Forth Valley Vets 'The Colic Conundrum – January to March 2014' Learn over lunch with an expert colic lecture provided by our vets at your yard. All welcome, both clients and non-clients. Find out more about: • Colic signs and symptoms • How to prevent the condition • Medical and surgical colic • What you can do to help your horse before the vet arrives The lecture takes one hour with plenty of time for questions. Book now through our reception staff who can give you further details on 08451771956, some weekend dates are available but book early to avoid disappointment. We cater for groups in Stirlingshire, Perthshire, Fife, Falkirk and Mid & West Lothian.
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