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Solar margin Type IV fractures of this magnitude have well-documented internationally published healing rates of 7 - 12 months. Full resolution of these fractures is rare as most often the fracture fragments are resorbed. Full resolution in a 3 month period was not anticipated.

The horse was on Bone Gold 3 x scoops fed once per day for this period.

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SKIN DEEP

By Amy Snow and Nancy Zidonis

Beauty is deeper than “skin deep.” Your horse’s lustrous, shiny, healthy skin and coat come from inside out. In Chinese medicine, we know that when chi (life-promoting energy), blood and other vital substances are flowing harmoniously throughout the horse’s body, we can see it on the surface of his body. A rich, shiny coat reflects how well his internal organs are functioning.

Skin is like a huge lung because skin actually breathes and removes more gaseous toxins from the horse’s body than through his breath. Skin is approximately 6% of the horse’s overall body weight. Skin is the intermediary organ between the environment and the underlying tissues and organs. As an essential component of the animal’s immune system, the skin is the first line of defense from the elements.

Unfortunately, horses often fall prey to adverse skin conditions such as allergic reactions to insect bites, fungal and/or bacterial infections due to environmental factors, as well as more serious skin cancers. Additionally, stress, over-clipping, over-blanketing, and lack of grooming can impact our horses’ skin health. As horse guardians, it is up to us to be constantly vigilant and aware of how our horses’ skin and coat look and feel. Watch for bumps, lumps, rashes, infections, dry skin – these are telltale signs that your horse’s skin is compromised.

Chinese Medicine From a Chinese medicine perspective, prevention of adverse skin conditions is the key to shiny, gleaming, healthy skin and coat. For the horse’s skin to be well-nourished, chi, nutrient rich-blood, and body fluids must circulate throughout his entire body. For this to occur, all the internal organs must be working in concert.

In accord with Chinese medicine pathology, the Lung is directly responsible for the health of the skin. However, all the organs must be functioning properly and optimally to support the Lung’s capacity to maintain the skin’s strength, moisture, and flexibility needed to protect the body from external elements.

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For instance, the Heart must circulate warm, nutrient-rich, moist blood to the surface of the horse’s body to nourish the skin. The Stomach, along with all the other organs along the gastrointestinal tract, must break down food substances into bio-available nutrients and body fluids to create blood for the Heart to generate warmth and circulation. The body is an integrated whole and each internal organ contributes to healthy skin in some manner.

Acupressure Session After thousands of years of clinical observation, traditional Chinese medicine doctors determined that there are acupressure points, also called “acupoints,” known to enhance the richness and circulation of blood to specifically nourish skin and superficial tissues. You can offer your horse an acupressure session using the “Nourishing Skin Acupressure” acupoint chart two times per week to support healthy, protective skin.

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Although affecting 20-25% of all 3-12 month old foals, the term developmental orthopedic disease (DOD), was coined in 1986 by the American Quarter Horse Association to describe skeletal problems in growing horses - limb deformities, bone cysts, contracted tendons, club feet, joint enlargements, wobblers, osteochondritis dessicans (OCD) and physitis (Figures 1 and 2).

Osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) is weak, malformed cartilage that results in flaps of cartilage and bone that either remain attached or break off and float around the joint. It is linked to rapid growth, large body size, high energy diets, mineral imbalances, insulin and thyroid fluxes.

Figure 1. OCD lesion Most lesions are not detectable (even with Xrays) until the damage causes lameness or joint swelling. Signs of stifle DOD are commonly found in horses from 6m-2yo; hocks 6m-3yo and shoulder OCD or bone cysts 1218mo. However, the disease is present long before signs appear and begins during periods of vulnerabilty.

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Physitis is swelling around the growth plates due to overload on the bones, weakened cartilage. It is associated with excess energy, high body weight, conformational defects, calcium deficiency and excess exercise.

It often occurs in well-grown, fast-growing, heavy-topped foals during the summer when the ground is dry and hard. It is characterized by flaring of the growth plate, giving a typical “boxy” appearance to the affected joints.

Figure 2. Physitis The period from 3 months before birth to 5 months of age is one of turbulent change for the musculo-skeletal system.

Many dynamic remodelling processes take place, which profoundly influence the strength and integrity of bones and joints. From 5 to 11 months, growth and development continue at a slower rate and the final constitution of joint cartilage has been formed by 5 months of age. Because these processes are only active during the first year of life, DOD lesions only develop during this period – even though they may not show up for months or years later.

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Windows of vulnerability: Specific joints have ‘windows of

vulnerability’. The hock joint is vulnerable from before birth. Hock DOD can develop before birth and is usually present at 1 month of age, stifle lesions develop from 3-8 months of age. DOD lesions are formed in a very limited window of time and the pathologic insult to a susceptible joint is short (weeks), occurring randomly during the period of joint vulnerability.

The age at which periods of irregularity occur varies for each joint. During periods of irregularity (our eyes are a blunt instrument and even Xrays can’t identify these periods) the joint is susceptible to the combined effects of nutritional imbalances, body weight and growth rate. Managment will determine whether the normal variations in cartilage thickness resolve spontaneously – or progress to DOD. And, this provides us with an opportunity to guide and regulate growth and to protect soundness.

Windows of opportunity: because the window of opportunity for sound bone and joint development is open for a short time, correct nutrition of the pregnant mare and young horse is essential for soundness. Prevention should be sought before and after birth and must be the priority for the foal, weanling and yearling.

severe lesions. Taller foals; being 5.5kg heavier at 25 days and 17kg at 120 days, and faster weight gains from 3-5 months increase the chance of stifle and/or shoulder lesions. Wobblers are often taller and heavier with higher body weight, wither and hip height from birth to 12 months old, and faster weight gain at 1 - 2 months, 4 - 5 months and 7 – 8 months of age.

Feeding the pregnant mare: There are two basic rules when feeding mares from 8 to 11 months gestation: Avoid feeds with over 12% starch + sugar (also called NSC). The reasons for this are that pregnant mares become insulin-resistant which predisposes them to laminitis. Although this is an evolutionary adaptation to divert nutrients away from the mares body and send them to the growing foal, it increases the risk of laminitis. Feeds with >12% NSC produce additional swings in blood glucose and insulin that escalate the threat. Added to this is increased body weight of the pregnant mare which places additional stress on the hooves.

A second reason is that increased NSC intake in mares and foals has been shown to cause DOD and a connection has been found between OCD and insulin levels after feeding. Sweet feeds and high sugar/ starch feeds can cause high blood glucose and insulin and low blood pH for up to 4 hours after feeding in foals between 3 and 12 months of age - the most common age for OCD lesions to develop. High insulin predisposes the foal to abnormalities in cartilage growth and the risk of DOD.

Risk factors for DOD: With the exception of early fetlock lesions, OCD is generally associated with increased bodyweight and a faster rate of growth.

Rapid growth, diet excesses and imbalances, high starch/sugar feeds in mares and foals and higher body weights. High weight gain in foals increases the compressive load on the immature, growing skeleton, which disrupts the blood supply to the cartilage and prevent its conversion to bone.

Ensure trace minerals (including iodine, zinc, copper, manganese) meet recommended levels. During the last trimester of pregnancy, the foal builds stores of these minerals in its liver. Foals with lower liver copper concentrations have worsening OCD scores between 5 and 11 months, while those with 50% higher liver copper concentrations had significant improvement in

Hock DOD occurs more frequently in taller and heavier-born foals; those that grow faster in height/ weight and are >5kg above average at 4 weeks of age and >14kg at 8 months. Foals that are intermittently upright in the pasterns also have more frequent and

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OCD lesions in the stifle by 11 months. Copper is important for early repair and spontaneous resolution of early OCD lesions. Excess zinc can induce a copper deficiency - so although supplementation of the average diet is required, the inclusion of multiple supplements +/- a prepared feed can lead to excesses and imbalances.

Feeding the weanling Foals do not grow only in weight and height – specific tissues have well-defined periods of maximum development.

Maximum bone growth occurs from 3 months before birth to around 9 months of age. Maximum muscle development is from 2 until 22 months of age.

Feeding the foal Foals don’t need feeding! Unless the mare has poor

Because of the link between above average weight gains and the onset of bone diseases, muscle growth should not be pushed forward while the bones and joints are vulnerable. A lighter, leaner weanling with appropriate height (remember height is an indication of bone growth, not muscle) is the ideal. These growth periods provide the opportunity for determining body composition and for achieving genetic potential in terms of bone and muscle. Foals with a genetic potential for rapid growth, correct dietary management will assist in regulating growth and preventing excess condition. Avoiding feeds with >12% starch and sugar and providing a supplement with correct protein and minerals are the guiding principles.

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DOD is a complex, multifactorial disease. Biomechanical influences (excess weight), exercise, nutritional imbalances (75% of the risk) and genetic influences (25% of the risk) have been investigated and all are interrelated. Diets based on fibre and oil, balanced with a vitamin/mineral supplement rather than any feedstuff with >12% starch and sugar will protect the developing youngsters soundness. Extruded and micronized feeds must be used with caution as their increased digestibility can produce more rapid and profound effects on blood glucose and insulin. © Dr J H Stewart August 2023 All content provided in this editorial is for general use and information only and does not constitute advice or a veterinary opinion. It is not intended as specific medical advice or opinion and should not be relied on in place of consultation with your equine veterinarian.

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What is the microbiome?

The microbiome refers to the collection of microorganisms (such as bacteria, fungi, viruses, and archaea) that live in and on your horse’s body.

Why is it important?

Like all animals, horses rely on a complex ecosystem of microorganisms to help them digest their food, produce nutrients, and support their immune system.

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The horse’s microbiome is particularly important in the digestive system, as it helps break down tough plant fibres and extract nutrients from the food they eat. The horse’s large intestine (cecum and colon) contains billions of microorganisms, which ferment the fibrous material and produce volatile fatty acids that the horse can use as a source of energy.

What can affect the microbiome?

However, the composition of the horse’s microbiome can be affected by various factors, such as changes in diet, stress, medications, and environmental conditions. Disruptions to the microbiome can lead to digestive problems, such as colic and diarrhoea. Therefore, it’s important to maintain a healthy and diverse microbiome in horses, which can be achieved through a balanced diet, appropriate feeding practices, and good management practices.

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Some signs could include;

Pre biotics generally are non-digestible fibres that effectively stimulate the growth of beneficial bacteria within the gut. Herbal Prebiotics contain a glycoside known as inulin which is a simple bonded sugar found in various herbs that nourish and feed the good bacteria in the microbiome. Inulin is found in Slippery Elm Powder and Liquorice root (active ingredients in McDowells EQUIGESTA PRE). Slippery Elm and Liquorice root, along with Chicory Root has had numerous studies done providing evidence of this pre biotic effect . On the other hand, probiotics consist of live microorganisms that aid in restoring the natural balance of the gut microbiome. Chicory root is an active herb in McDowells FHP (Fermented Herbal Probiotic) Contact McDowells herbal for more information on PRO and PRE biotics to assist your horses wellbeing.

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Laminitis

An Overview by Dr Bruno D Ros

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Laminitis is one of the most common causes of equine lameness we see. It can be a severely debilitating disease and lead to the horse’s death in some cases.

It is a huge topic which we could write an entire book on but I’ll attempt to summarise it to cover the main points and provide a basic overview.

Laminitis is quite simply inflammation of the laminae (or lamellae), which is the tissue within the foot that holds the pedal bone in its hoof capsule.

The laminae are structured like interlocking fingers and usually form a tight strong band of tissue. When laminitis occurs, the interlocking attachments become weak, inflamed, and can separate and stretch. The result often being the pedal bone sinking or rotating (or a combination of both), and the result can be the tip of the pedal bone dropping through the sole.

Sinking is caused by the weight of the horse and rotation can be due to the pull of the deep digital flexor tendon and the ground reaction forces on the toe lever.

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Laminitis can be subclinical and clinical.

Subclinical – these horses are often just mildly foot sore intermittently and may have the characteristic growth line patterns on the feet, which is a result of chronic coronary band inflammation. They may have the stretched white line with some stress cracks. Most commonly radiographs of their feet may be normal or may show chronic stress changes of the pedal bone such as a ski tip on the toe and the bull nose bulge on the dorsal aspect of the pedal bone, but often don’t show any rotation or sinking.

Pic 2 (Left) Characteristic growth rings seen commonly in subclinical laminitis cases (Source: North East Equine Vet Services)

Pic 3 (Above right) Long toe and stretched growth rings common with laminitis (Source: Balanced Veterinary Services) Clinical – these are the obvious horses that stand with the very typical rocking horse/leaning back stance, trying to take some weight off their toes. They will generally have a strong digital pulse, moderately to very lame, and radiographs of their feet may show rotation (so called founder), sinking, gas in the white line area, all depending on the stage of the disease when the radiographs are taken.

There is a simple blood test to diagnose hyperinsulinaemia and now also a very effective medication called ertugliflozin which we use in combination with dietary management.

Equine nutrition is a huge topic also which we may touch on in another article other than to say that feeding the laminitic horse is based around limiting the NSC content of feeds and grasses. Lush actively growing grass often has higher NSC than dormant grass but it varies greatly, as does it when the plant is under stress. In very general terms, the NSC content in grasses is higher during the day than at night, so it’s safest to graze in the very early morning of the day but again there is very wide variability depending on grass species.

The main point I’d like to make which may surprise many people because of the advice that floats around rural stores and the internet, is that lucerne is much lower in NSC (about 10% NSC) than oaten hay or chaff (often around 20% NSC). We aim for diets containing feeds that are at or below 10% NSC content, and then obviously we have to calculate the cumulative of all the feeds given, hence we always simplify the diets in laminitic horses to only containing a roughage source and some good protein (without adding much or any more sugars) and minerals. Barley is usually higher still in NSC and shouldn’t be fed to laminitic horses or probably any horse really. And wheaten is very high in NSC and should be reserved for horses that require lots of energy and who are doing appropriate exercise and work to warrant it.

Lucerne also has very good protein and calcium compared to the other species. Generally, it does not need to be soaked as this leaches out all the things we want the horse to consume.

Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS) This is a culmination of clinical signs, like all syndromes, which usually combines hypersinsulinaemia, excess fatty deposits over the body and neck, and also hyperlipaemia (high lipids/fats in the blood).

These horses are managed more closely as they have specific nutritional challenges to reduce their weight, including fatty liver disease. We again test their insulin levels and develop dietary and exercise programs to suit.

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Pic 4 Horse rocks back to relieve pressure on the toe (Source: Laminitis Site) There are three main broad categories of laminitis and each have different risk factors and specific treatments. We will concentrate on the hormonal and pasture-associated causes of laminitis as it’s by far the most common and its occurrence is increasing.

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1 hormonal laminitis - these are caused by changes in various hormones in the body which have both primary and secondary effects on the feet.

• Equine podiatry, with particular interest in laminitis treatment and rehabilitation

This includes the very common insulin dysregulation (ID)/ hyperinsulinaemia.

• Equine ophthalmology, including more specialised eye surgeries following eye trauma

In these cases, the horse produces too much insulin due to a decreased sensitivity of the cells to insulin released by the pancreas in response to eating feeds, and this is exacerbated when horses eat feeds containing high amounts of sugars/non structural carbohydrates (NSC). We now know that it is this high blood insulin that causes damage to the laminae, rather than the actual sugars in feeds and grasses, and this explains why it is very breed-specific (very common in ponies; rare in thoroughbreds), and why some horses are not affected on the same grasses and feeds that affects these ponies.

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Pars pituitary intermedia dysfunction (PPID)/ Cushing’s Disease

Cooling the feet very early on with these cases is an important part of treatment.

This is a condition of too much cortisol production from the adrenal glands secondary to excess adrenocorticotrophic hormone (ACTH) from the pituitary gland. Excess cortisol is detrimental to the horse’s feet over time. We see this generally in pony breeds over the age of 14 however it can occur in younger horses and in any breed almost.

3- supporting limb/contralimb laminitis - this occurs sometimes during treatment of a lameness or injury whereby the horse is very sore on one leg and they place a lot more weight on the other good limb/foot, and that causes changes in blood flow, stress on the foot and laminae, and hence the once good limb is susceptible to getting laminitis. We try to avoid these risks when we treat severe or long term lamenesses by preemptively supporting the good foot with pads and boots to minimise the risk of developing laminitis in the good foot, whilst treating the lame limb.

The classic sign eventually with these horses is hirtusim (long hair which doesn’t drop in summer), however they can be hormonally affected long before the coat changes are seen, hence we will test horses for ACTH in most cases of laminitis.

Treatment:

Luckily there is also a very good medication called pergolide which helps manage PPID quite effectively.

Try to identify the cause/s. We have good medications now for both PPID and ID.

About 1/3 of PPID cases will also have ID but this link is not well understood.

Dietary management - broadly speaking, remove all grains and ideally feed tested hay so we know the NSC content. The type of hay fed remains controversial, however lucerne hay is still our preferred roughage as it’s inherently low in NSC, high protein and calcium, good mineral content, and is usually readily available. There is some reluctance to feed lucerne because of the high nitrogen and protein levels possibly adding to the problem of laminitis but I have never incurred this problem and all the laminitic horses we treat are fed lucerne hay or chaff without adding to their problems and we get good results with a total treatment plan. The key is to reduce to overall NSC intake of the horse.

2 - endotoxaemia/sepsis- associated laminitis - we see this as a common sequela to colitis, diarrhoea, and other severe systemic illnesses, and it occurs due to bacteria in the body releasing endotoxins which are extremely detrimental to the feet. These cases are very hard to manage as the horse is often very unwell. Again prevention is the key, and we will often place the horse in pads and boots to help reduce the risk of laminitis as soon as we diagnose a condition likely to be a big risk factor here, such as colitis or other causes of acute diarrhoea.

Grain overload is an example of endotoxic laminitis, whereby the sudden ingestion of too much highly digestible carbohydrates causes bacterial release of endotoxins. I find these cases extremely challenging to treat and sadly we lose many of these horses because the damage is done so very early in the event, within 12-24 of eating the grain. I have found chook feeds to be the highest risk, and I’ve seen many cases over the years; it’s extremely important to treat these as very urgent and seek appropriate vet advice and treatment as soon as it’s noticed a horse has accessed inappropriate feeds, as our chances of success reduces dramatically as signs develop days later.

Radiographs - to assess the conformation and position of P3 within the hoof capsule. We sometime do venograms to assess blood flow within the foot; reduced blood flow gives us early warning of potential P3 rotation.

Pic 5 Venogram and obvious ski tip on pedal bone (Source: Balanced Veterinary Services)

Pic 6 Venogram and pedal bone rotation, with gas bubble demonstrating active rotation (Source: North East Equine Vet Services) 16 EQUINE NEWS.COM.AU

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Farriery/therapeutic podiatry - this is critical to treatment success. We always attempt to provide initial comfort by supporting the sole with soft pads. Depending on radiography findings, we often place the horse in therapeutic shoes (eg Ultimates) which change the biomechanics of the foot such that we reduce the pull of the DDFT on the pedal bone by elevating the heel. We have had very good success with these shoes. We also use rocker shoes frequently which allows to horse find its own comfortable stance and eases the breakover. Specific ongoing farriery and podiatry is critical to management and certainly if we are trying to de-rotate a rotated pedal bone.

Pic 7 Venogram and corrective shoeing (Source: Balanced Veterinary Services)

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Pain relief - non steroidal anti-inflammatories (eg phenylbutazone) form the main part of analgesia, often in conjunction with other medications.

Controlled exercise programs and rehabilitation subject to ongoing assessment and follow up radiographs.

Laminitis is certainly a very serious equine disease but it’s often very manageable and treatable. The outcome and return to soundness and riding ability will depend on the degree of damage to the foot as to whether it can be reversed or managed. With correct treatment, it is possible to do both.

Dr Bruno Ros has a successfully treated many horses with severe laminitis with rotation of the pedal bone and restored them to good riding horses. Please follow him on facebook for many interesting case studies and discussions.

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About the trek The Bicentennial National Trail (BNT) stretches a total of 5330km along Australia’s Eastern Coast, from Cooktown (QLD) to Healesville (VIC).

Over an estimated 7 months of travel for the trek, they will be traversing over some of the most remote landscapes of rural Australia, proving the Off The Track Thoroughbreds (OTTB’s) versatility through all types of terrain and weather.

Leaving Cooktown 1st August

With their horses safety and welfare a priority they are aiming to average 30/35km per day with an estimated 1-2 rest days per week.

Having over 20yrs of riding experience Zsófia has ridden 5000 km over challenging terrain, including the steps of Mongolia, the plains of Patagonia and the mountains of Kyrgyzstan and participated in the three longest and toughest horse races in the world.

Zsófia has also been working with thoroughbreds on and off the track and has spent the last few years successfully retraining and rehoming ExRacehorses in Ireland and Hungary.

Zsófia is also a published author, sharing her adventures in Mongolia with the aim to inspire and motivate other riders to challenge their limits and never stop learning.

Zsófia’s mount - ‘Super Elegance’ is a 16.3hh chestnut TB gelding. ‘Corr’ (a Celtic word meaning ‘Red’) as he’s affectionally named, most recently raced in Hong Kong. Corr is now being re-trained as an allrounder as well as preparing for the trek.

He loves his friends, exploring and learning new skills.

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Meet the Team Flint is my almost 14hh brumby pony. He came through the Queensland Brumby Association has been with me for the last 2/3yrs.

With almost 10 years of riding experience.

Steph has grown up getting lessons anyway she could and has learned from, and worked for several trainers across the world. Steph now has a full time business based in SE QLD as a qualified riding instructor and trainer. She fell in love with the OTT thoroughbreds whilst riding overseas and has recently trained and rehomed a handful of TB & TB X’s.

Steph is also an advocate for mental health, along with being a big supporter for helping Ex-Racehorses find a life after racing. With no previous trek experience, she wants to prove that if she can challenge herself, anyone can!

Steph’s mount - ‘New Future’ is a 16hh bay TB gelding. Future came to Steph in late January of 2023 after most recently being raced in Hong Kong. With 13 starts and only one win under his belt, Future is now being re-trained as a showjumper/allrounder as well as building fitness for the trek.

He adores water, jumping and going on adventures.

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Flint is coming on the trek as the pack pony.

At this stage he will predominantly be carrying the horse feed and supplements (courtesy of Equidae Botanical Horse Care) Flint is a bundle of joy, always making us laugh at his very silly antics. His favourite hobbies include breaking into the feed shed, escaping his paddock to break into the chicken coop and being in the house…

I hope you will all love him as much as we do!

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The adventure begins...

As Steph, Zsofia and their 3 Muscateers - Corr, Future and Flint set out eagerly from Cooktown on the 1st of August, heading south down the BNT, they looked forward with enthusiasm to what encounters they might experience along this massive and brave adventure.

Many of the early days were spent leading the horses on busy roads and highways, trying to find stolen moments of peace, however further on their journey things quietened down as they watched the sun climb in the sky and became surrounded by the silence of the land with red dust flying from their horses hooves. Now being in bush country with nothing but scattered cattle to stand witness to their presence.

Here below are some words from them on their travels.

Day 10-11 Navigation got a wee tricky after entering the Hann Tableland National park and finding our way around took some serious bush bashing but nothing that required more than one broken saddle as a sacrifice. The broken saddle occurred when I asked Corr to duck under a tree while climbing out of a dry creek bed we were following and his pack got stuck enough for one of my girths to break. Corr panicked a little and I cursed at my own stupidity after calming him down and fixing up the saddle as well as I could but no major damage was done. We walked some more before the trail was visible again, stretching between thirsty trees and dry grass and even without the warning of the farmers we met we’d have known that water

was starting to become harder to find. At the end of the day our horses haven’t had a drink since early afternoon but we had to stop and rest before our big push of 40kms before our planned days off in Mutchilba.

We gave a big feed to the boys and watched the colours fade from the sky before climbing into our bivies. The camp spot, although not ideal was beautiful and I laid there with a growing appreciation for our amazing horses and this rugged, seemingly inhospitable land that I so wished to be a part of. ~ZH

Day 15! Made it halfway through our first month on the road.

The last two days were spent in Mutchilba (little service) where we had two rest days.

Day 15 consisted of a long quiet dirt track, with steep rocky slopes and amazing views.

We met a wonderful farmer who offered the horses some water, and reminded us of the community and humbleness of people.

Pushing on to what would have to be my favourite camp site, we arrived with plenty of time to enjoy the afternoon sun, watch some friendly cows and relax. We felt truly blessed.

The night sky put on a show for us, with excellent views of the Milky Way and not a cloud in the sky. We joked we were staying in a million star hotel. ~ST Over 1 month trekking Australia, they have covered 800km through forests, over mountains and traverse terrain, encountering wildlife, enduring rain, heat and lots of gates!

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On day 33 (2nd of Sept) things went horribly wrong!

We were approaching our camping spot for the night when a bull charged at us and we lost all three horses (we were leading them). They panicked and ran back to the road we turned off. We ran after them, hoping we could catch them before they reach the cattle grid we had to pass (through a gate) a few hundred meters down the road. Flint and Future managed to jump over it uninjured but Corr got caught. By the time I arrived he was up, thanks to an amazing lady who happened to be driving past and stopped to free him.

I left Corr with her and caught Flint and Future just before they got to a second cattle grid. Corr was then floated back to the station we left that morning, again, thanks to the amazing lady who also happened to have a float close by and was willing to help. Within 3 hours Corr was attended by a vet. He’s got two nasty wounds on his left hind but from what we understand it could have been much worse.

We are pausing the trek with the intention of continuing when Corr is fit to come with us. Time will tell how he heals and any conclusive decision will be made when we have a better idea of when that would be.

At the minute we are staying at a station that so incredibly kindly agreed to put us up for a while and we’re just focusing on providing Corr (and Future and Flint) with all they need. Corr’s recovery is supervised by a vet and we are following his instructions in what we’re doing to help him get better as soon as possible. ~ST To be continued…..

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COMING EVENTS NOVEMBER 2023 BARREL RACING

Australian Barrel Horse Association – Ph: Suzie Dicks 0413 682 484 – www.abha.com.au NSW: 5 Branxton, 11 Wingham, 11-12 Geurie, 18 Moonbi, 18 Tarcutta, 24 Cooranbong, 26 Quirindi.

VIC: 12 Bacchus Marsh, 26 Bacchus Marsh.

QLD: 4-5 Biloela.

CAMPDRAFTING

CAMPDRAFT – ABCRA – Ph: 02 6766 5863 - www.abcra.com.au NSW: 3-5 (DA) Barraba Spring C/D, 3-5 (DA) Wingham Annual C/D, 10-12 (DA) Glencore Bunnan Bushman’s Carnival, 10-12 Orange C/D, 11-12 (DA) Ebor C/D, 11-12 Nowendoc C/D, 15-19 ABCRA Australian Campdraft Championships15-19 ABCRA National Finals Campdraft, 17-19 Oberon C/D, 24-26 Boar Swamp 2023 Spring C/D, 24-26 TSPH Clinic Participant’s C/D, 25-26 Comboyne C/D.

CARRIAGE DRIVING

www.australiancarriagedrivingsocietyvic.org.au - www.carriagedrivingnsw.org.au 4-5 NSW CDE Championships & Level 3 CDE, Showground, Gundagai, NSW – Ph: Peter Dunn 0427 472 381 12 Hills Club, Activity Day, Rossmore, NSW – Ph: Jan Muspratt 02 9606 6085 12 Tamworth Club, Max Saunders Memorial Event, Showgrounds, Moonbi, NSW – Ph: Liz O’Brien 0427 766 726 18 North Coast Carriage Cl, Showground, Bellingen, NSW – Ph: 02 6657 1433 18-19 Annual Classic CDE Level 2, Rec Reserve, Longwood, Vic – Ph: Sec Victoria Jerman 0408 334 279 19 TBC, NSW Show Driving Championships, Hawkesbury Showgrounds, Clarendon, NSW – Ph: Carolyn Blakeley 0438 458 298

CUTTING

National Cutting Horse Association – Ph: 02 6765 9356 – www.ncha.com.au 4-5 TRI STAR CUTTING, Locksley, Vic – Ph: Nadean Mckenna 0428 772 034

DRESSAGE & EQUESTRIAN – VAULTING

www.nsw.equestrian.org.au – www.qld.equestrian.org.au– www.vic.equestrian.org.au 3-5 2023 Portable Horse Stables Regional Show Horse Championships AELEC Tamworth NSW www.northernnswshowhorse.com 4-5 Berry Riding Cl, Combined Training, Dressage & Showjumping – www.berryridingclub.com 5 Caboolture Dressage Group, Participant & Club, Prep-GP PARA, QSEC, Caboolture, Qld – www.caboolturedressage.org.au 5 Singleton DC, OC/CR, Pr-GP, Singleton, NSW – Ph: Dimity Laurey 0426 824 443 4-5 Young Dressage, OC, Pr-GP, Bendick Murrell, NSW – Ph: Megan Bryant 0429 831 427 – www.youngdressage.com 10-12 ACTDA – Canberra Classic, OC/Ch, Pr-GP, Equestrian Park – Ph: Rachel Bodman 0400 374 636 – www.actda.com.au 11-12 Dressage Victoria Young Riders Squad & Development, WPNEC, Werribee, Vic – Inquiries: 0407 681 480 www.vic.equestrian.org.au 12 Berwick & Dist Dressage Cl, Dancing Horse Spring Competition, Oakwood Riding School, Vic – Ph: 0407 681 480 www.berwickdressageclub.com 18-19 CPH Dressage Spectacular, Stable Ground Nov Dressage Champ, Boneo Park EQ Centre, Boneo, Vic - Ph: 0400 917 037 www.carltonperformancehorses.com.au 18-19 Wimmera Equestrian Cl, Dressage & Jumping, Dimboola, Vic – www.vic.equestrian.org.au 19 Redlands & Southern Dist Equestrian Group, Participant & Club, Prep-Medium, Thornlands, Qld – www.qld.equestrian.org.au 19 Dungog Dressage, OC/Ch, Pr- El, Rutherford, Ph: Diana Hitchcock 0459 372 782 – www.dungogdressageclub.org 18-19 Monaro Equestrian Cl, OC/CU/Ch, Pr-M, Cooma – Ph: Sue Wallace 0418 649 869 25 Hygain Victoria High Performance Dressage Squad, WPNEC, Werribee, Vic - www.vic.equestrian.org.au 25 Whittlesea Plenty Valley Dressage Cl, WPNEC, Werribee, Vic - www.vic.equestrian.org.au 25-26 AOR Squad Training W/End, WPNEC, Werribee, Vic - www.vic.equestrian.org.au 25-26 Jindera Equestrian Cl, OC, Pr-GP/Ch, Albury – Ph: Kerrie Wise 0407207 392 25-26 Manning Valley Dressage, OC/CU/YH/Ch, Pr-Int 1, Taree – Ph: Helen Zimic 02 6553 9506 – www.mvdressage.com 26 Northside Riding Cl, OC/CU, Pr-M, St Ives,- Ph: Lisa Chikarovski 0400 426 463 – www.northsideridingclub.org.au 30-3 Dec 2023 Assistance Dogs Australia Dressage Showcase AELEC Tamworth NSW www.aelec.com.au 30-2 Dec Hygain Australasion Show Horse & Rider Championships, SIEC, Horsley Park, NSW- www.nsw.equestrian.org.au

ENDURANCE

3-5 3-5 11-12

NSWERA, NSW State Championships Wandandian, 80km no frills, 120-160km elevator, Ph: Amanda Apperley 0401 087 493 VERA, saera Dergholm Championships, 40, 80, 160km – Ph: David Reeves 0458 889 286 QERA, Oz Endurance, 20, 40 – Ph: Peter Toft 0419 780 841

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Australian Jumping Championships 2023, SIEC, Horsley Park, NSW – Ph: Edwena Mitchell 0419 642 053 www.nsw.equestrian.org.au Sunshine Coast Showjumping & Equestrian Cl, Sunshine Coast, Qld – Ph: 0400 104 099 www.facebook.com/sunshinecoastshowjumpingclub/ Stonewall Equestrian TSHA Nationals, Mangrove Mountain, NSW – Ph: 0459 168 782 - www.facebook.com/stonewallequestrian/ IQ & PC Showjumping International, QSEC, Caboolture Qld - www.qld.equestrian.org.au Warwick Horse Trials, Morgan Park, Qld – www.warwickhorsetrials.com.au

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NATURAL HORSEMANSHIP

Mel Fleming Horsemanship – Ph: Mel 0428 385 745 – www.melfleming.com.au 18-20 Bathurst, Course 1: The Foundation – Connecting & Fundamental Feel and Introduction to Posture Development- Groundwork .

21-23 Bathurst, Course 2: Liberty, Positive Reinforcement & Postural Development progression – Groundwork (3 Days) 24-26 Bathurst, Course 3: Intermediate Course, - Groundwork and Riding (3 days)

POLO

www.australianpolo.com.au – www.queenslandpolo.com.au – www.nswpolo.com.au – www.vicpolo.com.au Ph: 0459 272 277 Ph: 0407 677 423 Ph: 0409 764 607 e: secretary@vicpolo.com.au NSW: 4-5 Mudgee Pink Polo, 4-5 Killarney, 4-12 J K Mackay, 11-12 Windsor Spring & Ladies, 11-12 Gundalong Challenge, 11-12 Muddy Flats, 18-19 Hawkesbury Twilight Series, 18-19 Muddy Flats, 18-26 Gundalong, 18-26 Garangula Spring Tournament. 25-26 Hawkesbury Challenge.

VIC: 15 Wed night Chukkas WPNEC, 18-19 Eynsbury Tournamant, 22 Wed night Chukkas WPNEC, 25-26 Flowerfield Cup Yarra Valley, 29 Wed night Chukkas WPNEC.

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POLOCROSSE

VIC:

4-5 Trafalgar Spring Carnival, 25-26 Elmore Centrals Spring Carnival. Vic. www.nswpolocrosse.com.au – www.polocrossevic.org.au

PONY CLUBS

www.ponyclubqld.com.au Ph: 07 3216 1255 – www.ponyclubvic.org.au Ph: 03 8685 8925 – www.pcansw.org.au Ph: 02 4229 8977 QLD: 4 Wynnum Pony Club Open Sports Day, Tingalpa, Qld NSW: 17-19 State OED & Combined Training Championships, Sports & Equestrian Ground, Nana Glen, NSW. VIC: 25 Official Development Day, St Arnaud Pony CLUB, Bush Park, St Arnaud, VIC.

REINING

www.reiningaustralia - 07 5429 8797 – 0412 479 340 – www.vrha.com.au 11-12 VRHA , NRHA Approved Jackpot Show, Elmore Equestrian Park, Vic - www.vrha.com.au

SPECIAL BREEDS

4-5 11-12 12 18-19 18-19 18-19 24-26 24-26 25-26 25-26

TRAIL RIDING

ATHRA – www.athra.com.au Richmond River Trail Horse Riders Cl Inc. meet 3rd w/end of the month. Northern Rivers, NSW – Ph: Louise 0432 909 026 www.facebook.com/rrthrc

WORKING EQUITATION

www.anwensw.org.au 4 Bemboka Club, Hoty, Benboka, NSW - 5 Tamworth Club, Comp, Tamworth, NSW, 11 Berry Riding Club, Working Equitation Play & Obstacle Day www.berryridingclub.com 11-12 Stroud Club, Hoty Stroud, NSW - 19 Clarence Valley Club, Grafton, NSW

CLINICS & COURSES

11 17-19

2023 National Arabian Stud Horse Show, Hawkesbury Showground, NSW – www.nswarabian.org.au Northern NSW Welsh Show, AELEC, Tamworth NSW – www.wpcs.com.au Peninsula Quarter Horse Assoc,, No Plait/ No Jacket Gymkhana, Merricks Station Reserve, Merricks, Vic – e: pqha1008@gmail.com 2023 IMHR State Championships Showground, Bathurst, NSW – www.imhr.com.au Ballarat & Central Highlands Welsh Pony Pageant, Prince of Whales Showgrounds, Bendigo, Vic – Ph: 0409 507 377 www.wpcs.com.au 2023 Central Tablelands Branch Show - NSW State Youth Show – www.ashs.com.au Goulburn Valley QH & WRC, “AA” Multi-Judged Show, Tatura Park, Vic – www.aqha.com.au Pinto National Championships, K Ranch, Mt Hunter, NSW– Ph: 0408 628 965 – www.pintonsw.com.au 2023 ABSS Spring Carnival Horse Show, Bendigo Sh/Gr www.allbreedsshowsociety.com.au 2023 Western Vic – ASHS Branch Show - www.ashs.com.au

‘Barnier Equine Lodge’ Judges Clinic, Summerland Way, Carrs Creek, NSW – Ph: Leanne 0427 431 973 Nadine O’ Sullivan Clinic, Classical equitation lessons,” Winterwood Farm”, Bathurst, NSW – www.winterwoodhorses.com.au

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COMING EVENTS DECEMBER 2023

SPECIAL EVENTS

9-10

ASHS Western Victoria Branch 2023 Campdraft – www.ashs.com.au

BARREL RACING

NSW: VIC:

Australian Barrel Horse Association – Ph: Suzie Dicks 0413 682 484 – www.abha.com.au 27 Cooma Can Crushers, Cooma NSW 9-10 South West Victoria Barrel Racing, Bacchus Marsh Arena, Vic.

CAMPDRAFTING

NSW:

ABCRA – Ph: 02 6766 5863 - www.abcra.com.au 1-3 (DA) Tumut C/D, 8-10 (DA) Glen Innes Show Society C/D, 8-10 Yarrowitch Jackpot Christmas C/D, 30-31 Upper Horton C/D

CARRIAGE DRIVING 1-3

www.australiancarriagedrivingsocietyvic.org.au - www.carriagedrivingnsw.org.au Battle of the Border L2 CDE, Border CC, NSW, Mullengandra, NSW – Ph: Miriam Bentley 0427 204 205

CUTTING

16-17

National Cutting Horse Association – Ph: 02 6765 9356 – www.ncha.com.au West Gippsland QH Assoc, Cutting, Garfield, Vic

DRESSAGE & EQUESTRIAN – VAULTING

1 1-3 2 3 8-10 8-10

www.nsw.equestrian.org.au – www.qld.equestrian.org.au– www.vic.equestrian.org.au Boneo Park Christmas Dressage, TBC, Boneo, Vic – www.boneopark.com.au AOR National Championships, OC/TH, P-GP, AELEC, Tamworth, NSW – Ph: Marjolyn Thomas 0428 671 338 www.tamworthdressageclub.com Watagan Equestrian Club, Members Protocol, Hunter Valley Equestrian Centre, NSW www.watagan.org.au Warringah Dressage Assoc, OC/CU, Pr-Ad, St Ives, NSW – Ph: Kim Lo Ricco 0422 993 572 – www.warringahdressage.org DNSW, OC, Pr-YH, Clarendon – Ph: Sue Scaysbrook 0418 174 558 – www.dressagensw.com.au Victorian Dressage Festival, TBC, WPNEC, Werribee - www.vic.equestrian.org

EVENTING & SHOWJUMPING

1-3 1-3 2-3 7-10 7-10 9-10

www.qld.equestrian.org.au – www.vic.equestrian.org.au – www.nsw.equestrian.org.au – www.eventingnsw.equestrian.org.au Yarra Valley Jump Club, December Show, Wandin North, Vic – Ph: Toni 0409 161 446 – www.yarravalleyjumpclub.com.au Sydney Showjumping Club End of Year Championships, Richmond, NSW – www.sydneyshowjumpingclub.com Toorandin HT, Tooradin, VIC - www.vic.equestrian.org.au Jumping NSW , Summer Classic World Cup,, SIEC, Horsley Park, NSW – Ph: 02 8883 6900 Northern Horse Park Lakes & Craters International Horse Trials, Camperdown, VIC - www.facebook.com/lakesandcraters/events December Showjumping, Boneo Park, Boneo, Vic – www.boneopark.com.au

NATURAL HORSEMANSHIP

8-10 11-13 14-16 17-21

Mel Fleming Horsemanship – Ph: Mel 0428 385 745 – www.melfleming.com.au Banyanda, Howlong NSW/ Vic border The Foundation – Connecting & Fundamental Feel Liberating with Liberty & Positive Reinforcement Introduction to Riding with Synchronicity Intermediate Course

NSW:

www.australianpolo.com.au – www.queenslandpolo.com.au – www.nswpolo.com.au – www.vicpolo.com.au Ph: 0459 272 277 Ph: 0407 677 423 Ph: 0409 764 607 e: secretary@vicpolo.com.au 2 -3 Melbourne City Polo Club Cup, 6 Wednesday Night Chukkas WPNEC, 9-10 Yaloak Tournament, 13 Wednesday Night Chukkas WPNEC, 16-17 Mingela Tournament, 20 Christmas Polo 2023, MELBOURNE Polo Fields.

2-3 Garangula Challenge, 9-10 Millamolong Challenge.

PONY CLUBS

9-10

www.ponyclubqld.com.au Ph: 07 3216 1255 – www.ponyclubvic.org.au Ph: 03 8685 8925– www.pcansw.org.au Ph: 02 4229 8977 Horseland Pony Club Victoria 2023 Tetrathlon State Championships.

REINING

2

www.reiningaustralia - 07 5429 8797 – 0412 479 340 Victorian Reining Horse Assoc Inc, NRHA Approved Jackpot Reining Show, Cairnbrook Park Equine Events Facility, Glengarry, Vic www.vrha.com.au

SPECIAL BREEDS

1-3 2 2-3 9-10

POLO

VIC:

10

TRAIL RIDING

CLINICS & COURSES 2-3

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46th Victorian All Welsh Show, Tatura Events Complex, Vic – Ph: Scarlett Porter Secretary 0409 507 377 – www.wpcs.com.au OTT, Owner Rider & Home Produced December Show, WPNEC, Werribee, VIC - www.vic.equestrian.org.au 2023 IMHR NSW Christmas Fun Show, Show Ground, Yass, NSW – www.imhr.com.au South Coast & ACT APSB Pony Promotions Show, “Ponies by the Sea”, Willinga Park Equestrian Facility, Bawley Point, NSW, Ph: 0468 992 742 – www.horseshowsaustralia.com.au Western NSW RPG Christmas Fair, Show Ground, Bathurst, NSW – Ph: 0414 908 573 ah - www.wpcs.com.au ATHRA – www.athra.com.au Richmond River Trail Horse Riding Club Inc meet the 3rd Weekend of the month, Northern NSW – Ph: Wendy 0414 668 725 Anke Hawke Dressage Clinic, Kings Park Equestrian Centre, Glenreagh, NSW Ph: 02 6649 2130 www.facebook.com/kingsparkequestrianclub/events

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COMING EVENTS JANUARY 2024

SPECIAL EVENTS CAMPDRAFTING

10-14

2024 Angus Youth National Roundup, AELEC, Tamworth, NSW – Ph: 02 6767 5658 – www.aelec.com.au ABCRA – Ph: 02 6766 5863 - www.abcra.com.au - NSW : 19-20 2024 Walcha Golden Gate Campdraft

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Indoor Obstathon & Pleasure Drive, Rosemont, Reedy Creek NSW – Ph: Steve Kearns 0448 859 598 - www.carriagedrivingnsw.org.au Dressage Qualifier, MPPHC, Yanakie - www.australiancarriagedrivingsocietyvic.org.au Prostate Cancer Charity Drive, Eastern Vic & Southern Cross, Great Southern Range Trail - Leanne Prosser ranleighponystud@yahoo.com.au Jane Reid magic04@live.com.au Prom Coast Level 3 CDE , MPPHC, Yanakie, Vic – Ph: Tracey Tuohy 0422 118 459 - www.australiancarriagedrivingsocietyvic.org.au

CUTTING

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West Gippsland QH Assoc, Garfield, Vic - 6-28 Tristar Cutting Inc, Locksley, Vic. Ph: Nadean MCKenna 0428 777 034 - www.ncha.com.au

DRESSAGE & EQUESTRIAN – VAULTING

11-14 13-14 13-14 14 19 19-11 21 26-28 27 28 30-31

2024 Equestrian Victoria Youth Dressage Championships, Boneo Park Equestrian Centre, Boneo Vic – www.boneopark.com.au SHCV Summer Show, WPNEC, Werribee, Vic – www.wpnec.com.au Equestrian Qld Youth Performance Camp - www.qld.equestrian.org.au Bulla ARC, Dressage Jackpot ( Offical), Bulla, Vic – Ph: Karen 0407433 956 www.hrcav.com.au Sydney Dressage Summer Series, OC, P-Med, Ballodair, NSW – Ph: Debbie 0414 736 594 - www.nsw.equestrian.org.au Boneo Park CDN, OC, Pr-/PE, Boneo Park Eq/Cen, Boneo, Vic – Ph: 03 5986 3006 – www.boneopark.com.au Kyneton ARC, Dressage Jackpot (Official) @ Lancefield, Vic – Ph: Lucinda 0448 008 226 www.hrcav.com.au SHCV, Horse of the Year, WPNEC, Werribee, Vic – www.wpnec.com.au – www.vic.equestrian.org.au Camden Equitation Inc, Fun Day, SIEC, Horsley Park, NSW – Ph: SIEC 02 8883 6900 - www.nsw.equestrian.org.au Bowral Dressage Club, OC/CR, Pr-GP/ YH, Bowral, NSW – Ph: Karen Lever 0405 384 201 – www.bowraldressage.com.au Victorian High Performance Squad, WPNEC, Werribee, Vic – www.wpnec.com.au

CARRIAGE DRIVING

20-21 26 26-28

20-21 EVENTING 26-28 & SHOWJUMPING 27-28

Cora Lynn Jump Club, WPNEC, Werribee, Vic - – www.vic.equestrian.org.au World Wetlands Jumping, Boneo Park Eq /Ctr, Boneo, Vic – www.boneopark.com.au Gisborne Horse Trials, EvA65 - EvA 95, Gisborne South, Vic – Ph: 0483 853 348 – www.facebook.com/gisborneeahorsetria

POLO

6-7 26-28

VIC: JANUARY - WEDNESDAY NIGHTS WPNEC – 3RD, 10TH,,17T , 24TH & 31ST . – www.vicpolo.com.au Mingela Tournament, 13 Portsea polo 2024, 13-14 Melbourne City Polo, 19 VPA Junior Polo School, 20-21 Eynesbury Tournament, Vallex Cup, 30-31 Victorian Polo A association Ladies Championships 2024

SPECIAL BREEDS

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2024 Heavy Horse Festival, WPNEC, Werribee, Vic – www.wpnec.com.au West Gippsland& Peninsula 2024 Welsh & Performance Show – www.wpcs.com.au 2024 Standies for Breast Cancer Trials, Castlemaine Standardbreds Riding Group Grounds, Vic www.standiesforbreastcancertrials.com

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WDQHA , Show WPNEEC, Werribee, Vic – Ph: 0418 663 340 – www.wdqha.com 2024 NUTRIEN CLASSIC, AELEC, Tamworth NSW www.aelec.com.au www.nutrienequine.com.au Young Dressage Assoc, OC/CU, Pr-GP/ YH, Bendick Murrell, NSW – Ph: Megan Bryant 0429 831 427 www.youngdressage.com Official.Bennison ARC Dressage & S/jumping W/end – Ph: Karen 0407 433 956 (14) Bennison ARC Dressage & S/jumping W/end | Facebook SQRHA, Summer Rein Show & Clinic, Gatton Indoor Eq/C, Qld https://www.sqrha.com.au/ Hawkesbury Carriage Driving Club Inc, Graded Dressage Qualifier, Hawkesbury Showground – Ph: Jenny 0427 708 619 Skye Park Rugs Classic Championship, BDDC Inc, WPNEC, Werribee, Vic – Ph: 0407 433 956 www.wpnec.com.au EV Barrastoc Hoty, WPNEC, Werribee, Vic – www.wpnec.com.au AUSTRALIAN Carriage Driving Soc Vic Branch, Graded Driven Dressage Qualifier, Maffra. Vic www.australiancarriagedrivingsocietyvic.org.au Carriage Driving,Show Driving Championships, Central Highlands Cl, Bendigo, Vic GDP Showjumping Classic, Boneo Park, Boneo, Vic – www.boneopark.com.au Carriage Driving, Dressage Qualifier – Level 3 CDE, Leighdale Vic www.australiancarriagedrivingsocietyvic.org.au New England Girls School OC/CU/CR/ Pr- Int 1, Armidale, NSW – Ph: Rachelle Hirst 0488 183 103 www.negs.nsw.ed.au Pacific Coast Reining Spectacular, Gatton Indoor Eq/C, Gatton Qld www.sqrha.com.au Willinga Park CDI, OC, CDI 3*/YH, Bawley Point, NSW – Ph: Gathie Druire-Klein 0417 224 432 – www.willingapark.com.au SNSWRHA, Twilight Show (14) Facebook snswreiners@gmail.com www.snswrha.com.au VICTORIAN POLO ASSOCIATION CHAMPIONSHIPS 2024 – www.vicpolo.com.au

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Food – Horses have a huge obsession with eating.

They are large animals who naturally live on grass, a low nutrient feed, so lots of it is needed. They’re called trickle feeders, as they graze 17 to 18 hours a day. You can imagine spending so much time eating results in a brain hard wired for eating.

Because of this ongoing intake of small amounts of food, their stomachs release a constant small stream of digestive acids. If a horse is denied food for long periods, as in some stabling situations, they can develop stomach ulcers from these acids eat into the stomach lining. For horses, eating is no small thing.

Knowing how important food is to horses helps us be more understanding when we see horses exhibit what can seem outrageous behaviours in association with food and eating. It also explains why positive reinforcement training techniques using food are so effective. Reinforcing desired behaviours with food increases the likelihood of the horse repeating that behaviour enormously and creates motivation in the horse. Conversely, people who randomly give horses treats or give it before the desired behaviour, otherwise called bribery, may end up with rude and pushy horses. This is not the fault of the horse, they are just very motivated by food, it’s up to us to ensure we’re aware of which behaviours we are reinforcing with food.

horses will testify to the importance of safety to horses. It can be hard for us to comprehend just how fearful horses can be. To us they’re big and strong and shouldn’t be scared by 90% of the things that do scare them. To the horse, they are prey, and anything different or scary has the potential to be a predator who kills and eats them. Just because we’ve domesticated horses does not mean this deep belief within them has been removed. It’s present in every horse; the knowledge that other creatures see them as meat to be eaten. I was once charged by a male lion while on safari in Africa, and it’s not a feeling you forget. Horses do not know they’re in Australia. In their minds there could be a lion or tiger around the very next corner or lurking in that bush.

It’s important for us to be aware of how real this is for horses and take it seriously. If we accept this side of horses, it’s much easier to work with. A few days ago, a horse I was working with suddenly exploded from absolute calm to full blown panic. In one second the rope was gone from my hand, and he was halfway down the paddock. Not having a horse’s acute awareness of the surroundings, I looked around and could not see a thing. He, however, was head high focused on a distant point. I walked a bit toward that point and stood there looking at it, then I walked to him, stood beside him and

we both looked together. He so appreciated that I registered his message and took him seriously. He dropped his head, I picked up the lead rope, and we continued as if nothing had happened. If you understand your horses fear, you can help them with it rather than fighting it.

Sex – Many of us do not see a lot of sexual behaviour as most male domestic horses are gelded. However, if you have a mare, you will see how interested the geldings still are when mares are in season. I saw my three geldings take it in turns to mount my mare one year when she was in season. Mares exhibit more sexual behaviours than geldings as they have not been desexed. Their behaviours can also be very influenced by where they are in their cycle. In the wild and on studs, sex plays a huge part in horses’ lives. Many stallion behaviours are associated with gaining mares, keeping them, and mating. Sex is a great motivator for horses as it is with most species.

Trying to understand what’s important to horses, and what motivates them, makes life so much easier for us and our horses. They are a very different species to us, and if we open ourselves up to that, we can celebrate and love this difference for all the variety and interest it brings to our lives.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR – Suzy Maloney B. Eq. Sc. has a degree in Equine Science, has been instructing riding students for 15 years and runs

her own business Happy Horses Bitless. Suzy discovered bitless bridles 10 years ago and has now made the promotion of their use her passion. She teaches students exclusively in bitless bridles, gives bitless clinics, writes articles, gives talks on bitless riding and sells bitless bridles through her web page.

Suzy believes we can communicate with horses using gentleness, intuition and an open mind. Her lessons are a combination of classical riding, natural horsemanship and the understanding of equine behaviour.

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What’s the deal with a SHEARED HEEL?

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Sheared heels in horses are a condition that affects the hoof and can cause lameness and major imbalances in your horse if left unmanaged. Characterized by an unevenness or imbalanced growth of the heel region of the horse’s hoof, where one side of the heel bulb of the hoof is higher or more upright than the other.

It’s essential to recognise and address sheared heels promptly to prevent long-term complications and discomfort for the horse. Consulting with a veterinarian knowledgeable in hoof conditions and imbalances and having an experienced qualified hoof care professional on board is crucial in managing and this condition effectively. The aim is to restore a more robust and even heel structure in the hoof. It may never be symmetrical but you can definitely aim for improvement and increased comfort for the horse.

Above - near fore. Note the higher heel medial heel bulb, frog not engaged with ground contact causing the frog to atrophy and contract harbouring thrush.

What you may notice prior to assessing the hoof structure:

Near fore: An imbalance in the hoof. Steeper medially in this case. Horse struggles to stand square. When standing square, you may notice a “toe out” or “toe in” prompting further investigation into the hoof.

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Sheared heels can lead to: • Major imbalances: Sheared heels can lead to further uneven wear on the horses hooves. This also translates up through the body and can cause compensatory issues.

• Lameness: The uneven pressure of external and internal structures (collateral Cartlidge’s, digital cushion and associated ligaments and tendons of the lower leg) The unbalanced pressure affects the horses biomechanics • Further changes to the hoof capsule: If left unnoticed and unbalanced, sheared heels can result in permanent changes to the shape and structure of the hoof. This can make it challenging for the horse to move comfortably and efficiently.

• Biomechanical alteration: Horses with sheared heels may alter their movement to compensate for the discomfort. This can lead to additional issues in other parts of the horse’s musculoskeletal system.

• Reduced performance: Quite often it’s a reduction of permance or reluctance to perform as usual that changes in the horse are noticed.

Whilst there is a place for Equine Therapy in dealing with reduced performance, this cannot be corrected through body work alone. It takes a holistic approach, starting with the landing gear (ie the hoof). Body work is hugely beneficial whilst hoof adjustments have commenced.

• Elevated chance of hoof infections: Quite often, thrush is associated with sheared heels. Investigation of whether it was a hoof infection or imbalance that has created the sheared heel is necessary when workin on a plan. Uneven pressure can create hoof wall separation and pockets for bacteria and fungal infections to take hold.

Well, I hear you say, not all hooves are created and wear evenly. Whilst this is true, if we don’t take notice of these imbalances within the hoof and body (chicken or egg?) and do our best to assist the horse on the way to better structures and movement, it’s a downhill slide for that horse’s optimal function. Take a look at your horses hooves and train your eye to look for imbalances.

There can be several causes of sheared heels in horses, including:

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• Conformation Issues: Horses with conformational defects, offset knees, bench knees, varus or valgus deviations in the limbs may be more prone to developing sheared heels.

• Injury or Trauma: A traumatic event or injury to the hoof can disrupt the normal growth patterns and lead to sheared heels. Horses will compensate their movement for the pain involved in the hoof. The horse tries to unload this side of the hoof wall whilst recovering and this can create an imbalance that needs to be a lifetime hoof management issue.

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Addressing horses with painful sheared heels typically involves: • Veterinary assistance: You may like to consider radiographs and a veterinary consult for pain management if there is lameness involved with sheared heels. Comfort and considered movement are crucial in building a new hoof.

• Padded hoof protection: Hoof boots, pads and Hoof Powder inside the boot can provide comfort and assist with moisture management if there is thrush in the hoof.

• Rest and Rehabilitation: In some cases, the horse may need a period of rest and rehabilitation to allow the hooves to heal and the horse to regain soundness.

• Corrective Frequent trimming: Addressing the deviations and encouraging the hoof to develop a stronger form is required. The emphasis here is on small changes often. Any major changes to attempt to “correct” the hoof form can have dramatic consequences for the comfort of the horse.

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• Equine Bodywork: This is hugely beneficial when changes to hoof balance are taking place. Your bodyworker can keep you informed of any changes they are noticing through the horses’ body and help realign soft tissues as changes in balance occur.

• Management Changes: Changes in the horse’s environment and management practices may be necessary to support hoof health. This can include addressing issues like nutrition, exercise, and paddock or housing conditions.

• Hoof Health: Ongoing monitoring of the horse’s hooves is crucial to ensure that the condition doesn’t worsen or recur. This typically involves daily cleansing and thrush management to ensure the horse can use the back of the hoof (frog and internal structures) correctly to help build healthier tissue. Here are some key points to understand about sheared heels in horses: • Symptoms: Take a look. The most noticeable symptom of sheared heels is the uneven appearance of the hooves, where one heel bulb is higher than the other. Unevenness in the frog with one side “reaching” for ground contact and the other atrophied. Some other signs may include lameness, reluctance to fully weight bear or stand square on the affected hoof, reduced or reluctant performance and changes to the horses “way of going”.

• Diagnosis: A veterinarian well versed in hoof problems can diagnose sheared heels by examining the horse and analysing movement. Radiographs (X-rays) may also be helpful in diagnosis if no obvious external signs are contributing to the issue.

• Assessment: A qualified hoof care professional can provide a full assessment of your horse and refer to a veterinarian if required.

• Make a plan: Depending on the veterinarian’s diagnosis, or qualified Hoof Care professionals’ assessment and advice, management for sheared heels typically involves addressing the underlying causes and correcting the hoof imbalance. This may include the below: • Balanced, frequent trimming. A skilled, qualified hoof care professional will be needed frequently to make small changes often. This often involves slowly working on bringing the elevated heel into balance and encouraging the growth of the under developed heel. Management of any thrush involved in the heel area is crucial to progress.

• Conformation: If the sheared heels are related to the horse’s conformation, again regular adjustments both with the hooves and body will be required to ensure the horses comfort and alignment is best suited to that particular animal.

• Pain Management: Your veterinarian will provide the best advice on pain management for your horse if required whilst working to establish a better hoof on your horse.

• Prevention: Its essential to maintain regular hoof care at home with and have a knowledgeable qualified hoof care professional assess your horse’s hooves regularly.

Develop an at home hoof care routine as part of your daily attendance to your horse. Hoof Pick, brush and cleanse so you notice any changes before they become hoof problems.

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• Expectation of progress: Expectations are always high for horses, especially those that are in work. They are quite often our transport and more often than not highly involved in our social lives. Sometimes it’s necessary to put our expectations aside and take time to establish more balanced hoof care for the longevity of that relationship.

The prognosis for horses with sheared heels can vary depending on the severity of the condition, how promptly it is addressed and the underlying causes. With proper management, many horses can recover and return to normal or improved function and performance.

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Our topical recommendation for sheared heels and thrush in the contracted/distorted areas of the hoof: Hoof Mate® White Lightning®– Hoof Soak for a thorough blast and cleanse of all cavities within the hoof prior to working on thrush topically.

Hoof Pack can then be topically applied to the central sulcus and collateral grooves as part of your grooming routine to ensure the central sulcus has the best chance of opening up and strengthening before the Thrush invades the soft tissues within the hoof capsule.

Hoof Spray daily is ideal when you are making progress and our curved tip syringes can be filled with either liquid or powder to ensure the topical application is aimed directly where needed.

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