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EQUINE NEWS AND TRADE SERVICES DIRECTORY Volume 9. Issue 3.

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Sentience and Horses

Travelling with Horses Part 3

Tui Na for Balancing Foal Energy

Equine Kinesiology Taping Horses & Essential Oils

Wobblers

The Golden Years... Dreaming of that New Arena?

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In this issue Cover Photo: ‘Horse Family‘ by Agnieszka Gulczynska Fotografia https://fotogulczynska.wordpress.com There is an Arabian horse stud Petronius Arabians in a little village of Pasikonie (near Kampinos). In this adorable place for almost 12 years wonderful people have devoted themselves to horse breeding, putting all their heart and soul into it.

Keeping you and your horse in vibrant good health well into the……Golden Years ‘Sprit’ a book of happiness for horse lovers Wobblers Tui Na for Balancing Foal Energy Sentience and Horses Dreaming of that New Arena! Trailer Loading and Travelling with Horses Part 3 Area Map Agricultural Shows Coming Events Why Would I Want to Tape my Horse? The Emotional Horse & Essential Oils Service Directory

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Featured on page 4 - In the picture we can see the magnificent Arabian stallion Ghazallah (Ganges-Ghaza). An outstanding race and endurance horse with great valor, one of the best in his age group in Słužewiec, the record-taker of the 1800m race, the winner of among others Michałów and Druid Races. Petroniusz Frejlich is the owner and breeder (Petronius Arabians), in the picture together with his granddaughter Zuzanna Frejlich

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As a keen and long experienced horse owner I am often surprised by the new generation’s lack of understanding that an animal like a horse is an investment for life, as is our dog, child or dare I say it, a relationship with a significant other. How healthy we are in relationship to our world is very much reflected in the attention we give our horses and environment. A lack of “right relationship” results in countless horses (earthly resources) used up from competition or racing and then discarded to the Dark Side of the horse industry- the sale yards and a destination unknown. It is a sad fact of life that horses, being such a large animal require a huge investment of time and knowledgeable care, not to mention the cost of land nowadays. Horses are often seen in the most atrociously neglectful circumstances simply because hard times have meant no easy solution for their owners, abandonment seemingly the easy option. A tragedy for all concerned. If we are in the privileged position of owning a horse one of the best investments we can make is to ensure that they are healthy and trained well so that should you ever have to make the difficult decision to sell or re-home them, your horse is more likely to be guaranteed a good home.

Starting from the ground up The land that you keep your horse on is critical to understand when thinking about prevention of disease. Soil type, the diversity of plants and chemical history is something that I feel is not well considered when looking at agistment centres or areas of land to buy when looking for accommodation for your new horse.

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If you can get this right you will be 99% on the way to preventing disease caused by toxins, poor fencing and inappropriate pasture. Horses are best kept on poorer pasture, with little superphosphate history. Dangerous weeds should be mowed, pulled or competed out with low GI grasses like phalaris and other native grass varieties best for the region. Testing pasture for deficiency or excess vitamins and minerals is a good idea. However, don’t be tempted to “balance” the pasture with synthetic vitamins and minerals too quickly. The only pasture that requires this kind of balancing act is a high oxalate one, where providing calcium and magnesium rich feed is essential. Otherwise treating the soil first with soil conditioners is your first job! Feed supplementation should be done on an individualised basis using herbs and whole feeds. Mineral supplements can be useful. Vitamin supplements (Vit A, B, C, D and K) are generally not needed especially if they are synthetically derived. If you get a basic herb combination correct you can support the gut health and the microbiota which will supply a lot of the essential trace elements, vitamins and peak nutrition required for optimum health.

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Gut health - The Microbiome You may have read my previous articles on the microbiome and the inroads being made in understanding human and horse microbial populations and the impact that healthy microbiomes have on the holistic health picture - hence why we start with the soil!

Gut health can be seriously improved with some lovely herbs and natural minerally rich clays. I have been field testing a new combination which we are calling Equigesta-pre, which contains Brewer’s yeast (as a source of selenium and pre-biotic), Fennel powder (traditionally used as pancreatic support and digestive improver), Liquorice powder (tones the gut wall as well as adrenal support), Chamomile as a parasympathetic support as well as Slippery Elm and Aloe Vera powder to support and nourish Mucin production in the whole of the GIT. The results we are seeing from a very small amount of this 100% natural powder, given daily in the horse feed, is demonstrating yet again that appropriate amounts of the correct herbs will offer amazing health benefits such as obviously reducing systemic inflammatory responses from metabolic toxins to easing pain from an inflamed gut.

Agelessness is all about the anti-oxidants and oils!! Joints, ligaments, bones, tendons and connective fascia all need to be free from “sticky” inflammation and be well lubricated so connecting surfaces glide over each other easily. When looking at cells and what they require for nourishment it is understandable that if you or your horse is dehydrated as well as have inflammatory responses occurring because of a sluggish elimination system or a highly processed diet, you and your horse will age very quickly and look stiff and sore, deteriorating slowly. The best nourishment comes in the form of seed oils; providing essential fatty acids to keep

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everything well plumped up. Herbs high in silica aid tissue repair and using herbs high in Allantoin (a cell proliferant) is useful. When thinking about what may age us or our horse, often it is assumed that once you reach a certain age you just start deteriorating – you know how it is - we reach for the reading glasses after age 50 - and we just assume that this is the way of it! This is not true if you can keep the somatic system as clean and as well-nourished as possible with a clean environment and clean feed. Adding whole herbs and seeds like ground Linseed and ground Rosehips is extremely

beneficial. The lignin provides nourishing natural lubrication. Hormones responsible for suppleness and cellular repair are also being stimulated by the essential fatty acids ensuring that the DNA sequencing is correct.

Anti-Oxidants Inflammation, toxins and insufficient nourishment are all responsible for aging and mutate the DNA that creates rouge cells (like cancer) or slow repair. Super anti-oxidants (bioflavonoid compounds found in many foods) are well known to help protect the cells from oxidation and breakdown, another important point when discussing antiaging in both people and animals.

Interestingly Oxygen is our friend in so many ways - but is the enemy to cells with no antioxidant protection (like a cancer cell) which is why increasing oxygen in your blood is a good thing to do to prevent cancer. However, this will also age your cells if you don’t have the antioxidants working to protect your healthy cells. One of the highest quality super anti-oxidants well researched is Maritime Pine Bark extract. I wild craft this herb and manufacture this extract to be included in many of our human prescription products such as face creams and in our super immune booster and vitality formulas. I also use this herb as part of our cancer support programs in the cases of Melanoma and Squamous Cell Carcinoma.

About the Author – Catherine McDowell Medicine of Mother Nature… I was first introduced to the concept of Herbal Lore when I was very young. I think one of the earliest influences I can remember was from my grandparents, who were very traditional Bathurst farmers of the well known Cox family. My grandfather had the “people’s home library” which was a compendium of all kinds of home cures. Herbal Medicine is, at its core, studying nature and the humanities. It’s about observing our diet, our environment and how we respond. Keeping a balance is difficult in the modern era as we are no longer interacting with our environment in the same way as we may have done even as little as a 100 years ago. As a Dorothy Hall graduate working along side the well known Robert McDowell for many years and furthering my education with Dennis Stewart, I have developed my own unique application of herbal remedies. Working primarily with animals (Horses and Dogs) has been the most rewarding. Having seen herbs work so well in so many cases has proven to me time and again the under-utilised power of herbal medicine. It is heartening to see now Vets, and some Medical Doctors seeing the traditional application of herbs as useful. My comprehensive service includes free animal consultations 24/7 via my web site, and face to face consultation at 61 Corporation Avenue, Bathurst NSW 2795. CLINIC:

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Few of us ever want to hear the vet say ‘...your horse may be a wobbler’. It’s right up there with colic, laminitis and founder as a cause for concern and of an unknown future. Understanding of the signs, tests and treatment options can help with decisions for the best outcome. A ’wobbler’ is a horse with a damaged spinal cord. The most common cause in Australia and New Zealand is malformation of the neck vertebrae such that the spinal cord gets compressed or squashed to various degrees. Affected horses are usually less than 2 years old, and Thoroughbreds, Warmbloods, and Tennessee Walking Horses have a higher incidence than Quarter Horses; Standardbreds and Arabians. Males are more commonly affected, as are horses that are well grown, and have a history or signs of other developmental orthopaedic diseases (DOD) such as OCD or physitis. Miniature horses are the only breed that has escaped diagnosis of wobbler syndrome. Wobblers are included in the category of DOD. DOD includes other syndromes caused by cartilage and bone aberrations — such as bent and twisted legs in foals, OC (osteochondrosis) and physitis, contracted tendons, osteochoncritis dissecans (OCD), subchondral bone cysts and malformation of the cuboidal bones of the carpus and tarsus. Other names you may come across for wobblers are: CVM (cervical vertebral malformation), CSM (cervical stenotic myelopathy), CCM (cervical compressive myelopathy) and CVSM (cervical vertebral stenotic myelopathy). There are 2 wobbler syndromes – type 1 is due to one or more narrowings of the vertebral canal between the 1st and 5th neck vertebrae, signs worsen when the neck is flexed, mostly in 3 to 18 month old youngsters. Type II is when bone or tissue protrudes into the vertebral canal affecting the joints between the 6th neck vertebrae and the 1st thorax vertebrae, mostly seen in 18 month to 5 year olds. It is caused by bone and soft tissue abnormalities and usually involves the fifth and seventh cervical

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vertebrae. This form of compression generally affects the horse’s forelimbs more severely. In older horses, wobbles can be caused by arthritic changes in the vertebrae. Both syndromes involve changes in the bone and cartilage in the vertebrae which impinges on the spinal cord. The back legs are usually affected most because the nerves that supply them travel on the outside of the spinal cord in the cervical (neck) area and are more easily damaged than nerves to the front limbs – which lie below the surface and deeper inside the spinal cord. Affected horses ‘wobble’ and are ‘ataxic’ because they’ve lost a sense of where their feet are. The most obvious sign is a ‘wobbly’ hind limb gait – similar to when a horse is tranquilised – but there are a whole range of more subtle signs. If the damage is mild the horse may have difficulty or reluctance changing leads and stopping smoothly, excess tail swishing while trotting, bunnyhopping during cantering, behavioural problems, injuries on front heels due to over-reaching – all of which lead to poor performance and are easily mistaken for hind limb issues. Other horses may seem to have a stiff neck, difficulty walking backwards, a base-wide stance, toedragging or abnormal wear on the front toes, knuckling of hind legs, be seen as clumsy, weak or ‘lazy’, stumble more than usual, give missteps, fall over, struggle to get up from lying down or appear ‘drunk’ have an abnormal stance and spasticity in all four legs, swaying of the trunk, incoordination, and uneven stride length and height — shortened stride, spastic or exaggerated gait. Severe damage can actually result in a horse that may fall and be unable to rise.

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It’s important to understand that other things can lead to ataxia, including, trauma, equine motor neuron disease, infectious disease (viral and bacterial) and parasite migration. We are so lucky in Australia that we don’t have equine protozoal myeloencephalitis (EPM), West Nile virus (WNV), eastern and western equine encephalitis, neurological equine herpes virus (EHV), Lyme disease and rabies – all of which result in clinical signs consistent with wobbler’s syndrome. Skull fractures can be caused by direct blows due to a kick from overcrowding, collision or from falling objects (branches etc). In some cases, a horse may fall and strike the skull on impact. Fractures of the cervical spine may occur due to falls, pulling back when restrained or a collision. Fractures of the thoracic spine may result following a fall backwards, or excessive pressure. Fractures of the lumbar spine can occur following a fall at high speed. Sacrum/coccygeal fractures may occur following a fall that causes a horse to sit on their haunches. A neurological exam can be performed by your veterinarian or by an experienced horse person (keeping safety in mind). The tests are not complicated, but the interpretation of the results does require some experience and good observation – taking a video of the horse allows you to track progress and it can be sent for other opinions if necessary. The following are some of the more basic tests:

The Horses Spinal Cord

• determine if the horse reacts to pressure placed on the back and pelvis - a wobbler will usually squat down – not due to pain but because of weakness. • the tail and anal tone may be more flaccid in a wobbler • pulling the tail to one side - wobblers are easily pulled to the side while walking and when the pressure is released, they overcorrect or sway to the side • wobblers walk abnormally up and down hills, looking as though they are ‘drunk or tranquilised, knuckling over on the hind fetlocks, walking on their toes coming up the hill, swivelling the toes and hocks to get enough strength to get up the hill • wobblers have difficulty backing-up and often just drag the heels slowly backwards

Cross section – narrowing of the vertebrae causing impingement to the spinal cord

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• when free in a paddock, wobblers are often seen bunny hopping with the hind legs at a canter, on the incorrect lead behind, knuckling behind when trying to stop. Some mildly affected horses show a very impressive gait at the trot, one that makes dressage owners misty-eyed! Your veterinarian will conduct other neurological tests to assess the degree of neurological damage and spinal trauma that has occurred, the location of the damage and the grade of ataxia. After the neurological exam, the cause and extent of the damage must be determined. Radiographs reveal fractures, collapsed disc place, misalignments, narrowed spinal canal measurements and arthritic articular facets. Many times, more than one area is compressed. This is important when the different options for treatment are being considered. Depending on the findings and the urgency, a myelogram may be indicated to check for spinal cord compression, and a sample of spinal fluid to check for viruses and cancer. The best treatment depends on the degree of ataxia, the site of damage and your plans, hopes and expectations for your horse. To provide the best treatment and get the best outcome it is essential to have your veterinarian obtain a complete diagnosis as soon as possible. A wobbler that is not treated may deteriorate neurologically, occasionally to the point of injuring itself or others, especially when struggling to rise. In the short term, medical treatment with stall rest may provide some

benefit for a wobbler that is subtly affected. In the long term, however, frequently the animal will relapse when allowed unrestricted exercise or when placed in training. Until now, very limited options were available to horse owners when faced with a “wobbler”, most of them being euthanized. However, this option is not suitable for many horse owners. If the damage is very mild, anti-inflammatories, careful graded exercise and very tight nutrition control, with or without acupuncture, water therapy and physiotherapy may halt and correct the damage. Horses less than a year of age (and preferably less than 6 months) can be tried on a restrictive “Paced Diet”. This diet reduces intake of energy and protein and increases trace minerals. The essential elements are as follows: (1) immediately wean if still suckling; (2) feed free-choice grass hay with a low energy, nutrient-rich balancer. Foals are confined in a stall except for limited yard turnout time and no access to pasture. Although good results can occur for slightly affected foals, they can look poor as yearlings (nothing permanent, just not the way we are used to seeing them!) and breaking, training and racing should be delayed. It is important to identify the surgical candidates early to achieve a good outcome. Careful case selection is paramount to maximize the chances of success, and an extensive diagnostic work-up is needed. The prognosis depends on many things, including the degree of spinal damage. For horses with severe ataxia the prognosis may be guarded. Many wobblers that have been surgically treated are racing, showing, jumping and pleasure riding successfully, but the cost and convalescence are considerable. Your horse may take up to 18-24 months to reach maximum improvement. Genetic predisposition, excess dietary energy, rapid growth, physical trauma, decreased copper/increased zinc levels, or a combination of these factors are thought to be involved. The gender difference may result from the influence of estrogen and testosterone on growth rates. The two causes that are the easiest to control are nutritional imbalance and physical trauma. Trauma usually results from injury, particularly when a young horse is tied up for the first time or when a horse is cast in a stall. Avoid overfeeding energy and rapid growth spurts – especially

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high birth weights and rapid height and weight growth between 3 and 5 months of age. Ensure mineral intakes match requirements from before birth through to maturity. Aggressive nutritional management and controlled exercise coupled with early diagnosis have recently proven to be successful in some cases. The treatment is targeted at normalizing growth rates and allowing for proper bone remodeling within the cervical canal. Exercise is restricted in order to reduce further trauma to the spinal cord. Nutrition is focused on attention to appropriate calcium and phosphorus ratios and copper and zinc supplementation. A quality grass hay can serve as a source of roughage. This therapy takes time and patience before results are seen. Work closely with your veterinarian or equine nutritionist to establish your horse’s proper nutritional requirements. Wobbler syndrome is a devastating condition. It significantly impacts the athletic potential of affected horses and has significant financial and emotional effects. Owners are often left with a difficult decision regarding treatment once a diagnosis is made. Euthanasia should be strongly considered, as wobblers can be unsafe for horse and rider.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Dr Jennifer Stewart (BSc, BVSc, PhD, MRCVS, Dip BEP AAIM) is an equine veterinarian with over thirty five years of experience. She is also a consultant nutritionist and has formulated feeds, custom mixes and supplements for leading international horse feed manufacturers in Australia, India, Ireland, Japan, New Zealand, Philippines, South Africa, Thailand, Turkey and the UAE. Dr Stewart is passionate about equine nutrition and it’s role in the management, treatment and prevention of many equine diseases and she is committed to bringing ‘science to the feed bin’.

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By Amy Snow & Nancy Zidonis It’s that glorious time of the year when we can stand in awe watching mare and foal nuzzle each other. How sweet it is to see the gangly-legged foal prance around his mother, nurse when he is hungry, and sleep under his mother’s protection. All you want for the young foal is to be healthy and grow strong. You can participate in supporting the foal’s health once he is about one to two months old. The first hours and weeks after the birth of the foal are critical mare-foal bonding time. It’s best not to interfere with these early stages of the foal’s development. Once the foal is starting to nibble hay and showing signs of independence from the mare, it’s a good time to begin offering the foal a hands-on, bodywork technique for balancing his energy.

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Tui Na / Acupressure-Massage Tui Na is the original, ancient Chinese form of acupressure-massage that has been used continuously and extensively throughout China for over 2000 years. Tui Na is pronounced “Tway” with a long “a” sound and “Nah.” It’s based on Traditional Chinese Medicine theories and concepts which promote the healthy, balanced flow energy throughout the body of human and animal alike. Tui Na techniques are gentle and non-invasive. By employing one of the relatively superficial Tui Na techniques, you can help the foal build his muscles, bones, tendons and ligaments, plus contribute to his neurological development. Your intent must be to enhance the harmonious flow of vital substances such as energy, blood, and other body fluids throughout the foal’s body. Mo Fa is a circular rubbing technique. This technique is known to support the Kidney’s ability to build bodily tissues, improve Stomach and Spleen function so that the foal’s entire body is well nourished, and also provide a calming and comforting effect.

Applying Mo Fa Actually, it’s wise for you to begin the session by giving the mare attention. She can probably benefit from the Mo Fa as well. The happier the mare is with you, the more relaxed and available the foal will be. Even before working with the foal, you need to spend time grooming the mare, offering Mo Fa, and letting her get to know you. When you feel the foal is comfortable and will accept your touch, you can begin a Tui Na session using the Mo Fa circular rubbing technique. Mo Fa can be performed along the foal’s spine starting behind the withers, continuing back toward the hindquarters, and ending before the foal’s tail as seen in the Bladder Meridian Chart.

Start by gently placing the palm of your hand on the foal’s back behind the withers to the side of his spine, not directly on his spine. Your opposite hand can rest comfortably near the foal’s shoulder. Keep your wrist and hand relaxed and use light pressure while slowly rotating your hand in a clock-wise, circular motion. Rotate your working hand three times before moving a hands-width back toward the foal’s hindquarters. Continue down his back along the Bladder meridian repeating the same flat-hand rotation. When you have completed one side, repeat Mo Fa on the opposite side of the foal’s back. Remember to be aware of the mare’s attitude toward you working with her foal. You might have to stop and share the love and attention with her before going on with your session with her foal. It can take time to build her trust. If there’s any agitation or anxiety surrounding the session, stop and try again another time. This needs to be a positive experience for all concerned, including you!

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Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc. Sentience is the ability to perceive one’s environment and experience sensations such as pain, suffering, pleasure or comfort. An animal that is sentient receives internal sensation and information from its environment, and interprets this as an emotion. The sensation may make it feel good, bad, or indifferent. It will determine how best to act based on this, and use responses in its body, or a behaviour, in order to fulfil its needs.

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In 1997 the European Union recognised animals as ‘sentient beings’ under European law. Our understanding of sentience means we must treat them in ways that avoid suffering and maximise well-being. It is a moral imperative that if an animal feels pain and can suffer we take action to avoid, minimise or alleviate such pain and suffering.

It’s important to distinguish the ability to think (reason) from the ability to feel (sentience). The way emotions are processed in the human brain is different from the horse because of the compartmentalization of the horse’s brain. As humans, we have the ability to reason why we feel a particular way. Horses simply feel emotion (without reasoning) because they don’t have the ability to rationalize the feeling.

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This brings us to the topic of anthropomorphism. This is the attribution of human traits, emotions, and intentions to non-human entities, in this case the horse. This is considered to be an innate tendency of human psychology which may explain its prevalence. What this results in though is the projection of human behaviours upon the horse that it just isn’t capable of. People will say their horse is being ‘naughty’ or ‘she knows how to do it she’s just trying it on’ or ‘he’s plotting against me’ or ‘she’s being difficult because she doesn’t like me’ etc. None of these thought processes are available to a horse. The horses’ brain just doesn’t reason in this way. Horses are reacting and responding to what is happening. If you change what you are feeling, thinking and doing then the horse will change along with you. Often people spend enormous amounts of time, effort and money to train a horse to change how it does something, while they themselves keep doing the same thing. If the horse is responding to the human then they need to change what they are doing, and the horse will follow. This goes against human tendency, we all prefer it to be someone else’s fault. We would rather look outside ourselves for the solution rather than inside. Often the change that is required in the human isn’t even in how they handle and ride the horse, but is more about their emotions, state of mind and energy.

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There’s an old saying that ‘the outside of the horse reflects the inside of the human’. When a tired, angry, wired human goes near a horse it doesn’t matter how brilliant their skills are they will not achieve the same results as an alert, happy, calm human. A horse will react to the true you, even if you are unaware of how you are feeling. This is a great feedback mechanism and tool for self-growth if we’re brave enough to listen to it.

Allowing a horse to be a horse without projecting human traits on it can be a great sense of relief. Instead of thinking that the horse is out to get you, you can start thinking ‘how can I help my horse to understand what I want?’, ‘what can I change in myself that will bring my goal closer?’ These are the types of questions that will bring real positive change in your relationship with your horse.

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Making dreams come true. Have you been dreaming of that new arena? Or, perhaps it’s a new barn or tractor you have in your sites?

Well, at the moment interest rates are at their lowest which means it is a perfect time to look at getting a free financial health check on your property loan. You may find that you are sitting on enough equity to do the upgrades you’ve been dreaming about without it costing you anymore per month, by capitalising on the record low interest rates.

John from Mortgage Choice not only lives on a farm with his horsey partner Jo himself, but has also been helping customers for nearly ten years all around Australia, find the best rates and products for their lifestyle needs. “Most people don’t realise that they can use the equity in their properties to help fund future improvements. This can make a huge difference to their lifestyle or assist in creating infrastructure that improves their capacity to earn.” Says John. Over 50% of all Australians are now choosing to use brokers instead of relying on the BIG 4 banks that generally don’t have the best rates or products to suit our fast changing economy. “They don’t move as fast and are not as flexible as some of the smaller lenders that can tailor products that are more reflective of market needs.” adds John. The advantage of working with a broker like John, is that he knows the latest rates and products being offered by over 20 lenders. John does all the leg work for you and even submits your application once you have agreed on the product and best of all it’s a free service. Brokers are paid by the banks to deliver their service to you. Most people don’t realise that if they start making applications with multiple banks they leave a trail and this trail is available for all lenders to see. Often this can make lenders nervous about that prospect as their first instinct is to think that their loan has been declined. On the other hand when you shop around with a broker like John, the research is done through his calculator and you are anonymous to the banks. You can be certain that John will find the best available product on the market, as a Mortgage Choice broker, he is paid the same rate no matter which lender you choose to proceed with. That’s not the case with many brokerage firms. Applying for loans, and submitting your financial details to the banks can be stressful and at the moment the industry has gone through more changes in 6 months than it has in 6 years and the regulators are really knuckling down on borrowers. More now than ever is the right time to use a broker. John takes out the stress and ensures you have everything the bank needs and will qualify you before making any submissions. This makes it all so much easier for you. John also prepares all the paperwork, lodging of the application and following up with the lender for you as your loan progresses to settlement. Again, there is no charge, because the lender pays us after your loan settles. Even if you’ve had your current home loan for only a couple of years, it is still possible for you to take advantage of different loan features or even secure a lower interest rate.

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50% of people in Australia now use a Mortgage broker to help them get bet ter rates, products and put through their loan applications in for them, for FREE. There are also lenders out there that call themselves “Journey Lenders” they help people who have fallen on hard times through illness, credit card debt, ATO debt etc. These banks help people get back on their feet and the opportunity to reduce their overall monthly repayments and eventually get back into mainstream lending.

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Trailer Loading and Travelling with Horses – PART THREE Make travelling as SAFE and COMFORTABLE as possible for your horse. Have you ever traveled in a horse float or trailer? Do you have any idea of how uncomfortable, physically exhausting, noisy or hot they can be? Sometimes it can even get hard to breathe in there if there is not adequate ventilation. We need to do all that we can to make the experience as comfortable as possible for the horse. Some horses are not terrified of the trailer itself but they know that the experience of traveling is uncomfortable, stressful and tiring and they may be nervous about their balance while traveling. Often horses load without too much difficulty the first time they are loaded but it is after they have had a trip and didn’t feel good about it that problems arise. If horses have pre-existing conditions of sore backs and weak hindquarters traveling is going to be harder for them. So treating these issues can improve the traveling experience for them.

1. Floats that are light and airy with big front windows are inviting for horses.

The more relaxed and confident the horse is in the trailer the less physically stressful and tiring the trip will be because the horse will not be holding all their muscles tight through anxiety. Also when in a relaxed state the horse will move their feet to balance rather than just holding tight and bracing. Feeling relaxed and confident are important keys to comfortable traveling but there are other factors that are also important to consider. The design of floats will make a big difference to your horse’s comfort while travelling. I have found the JR Easy Traveller to be one of the most horse friendly floats on the market and if you want to get more ideas about what design features help horses to travel more comfortably and with less stress you could go and look at their website www.jr-easytraveller.com and view their video of horses traveling and the design features that they use. I like their way of thinking and their video can give you a lot more information and ideas than I can give you here.

2. This butt bar allows room between the butt bar and the tailgate for the horses tail.

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Following are some of the features that I have found important:Non slip floor. This is a very important factor to consider. Although most trailers have rubber on the floor it often is slippery as soon as it gets wet. The rubber matting on the floor and tailgate can get wet from rain blowing in while a horse is in transit. It can be wet from urine or even just the moisture from the manure is all it takes to make the rubber slippery. If horses are sweating, where the sweat drips and hits the floor can make the rubber very slippery. I advise everyone to go and test the floor of their float by sliding the heel of their boot along it when it is wet – pour some water on it or test the rubber even with just the moisture from the horse’s manure. Many floors visually appear to have a lot of grip but are dangerously slippery when wet and horses have little chance of staying on their feet. My attention was brought to this after horses fell and then could not get enough traction to get back up. 3. Wooden struts on tail gate prevent slipping.

The better the traction between the floor and your horse’s feet the safer, less physically tiring and more confident your horse will be about traveling. You may need to lay down some ‘grippier’ rubber matting or carpet on top of what you already have. Another remedy is to put wood shavings on the floor. The shavings will soak up the moisture and give more traction. The shavings need to be renewed after several uses as they can become dusty. You could also use sand or dirt on the floor and in times of desperation I have even cut open a bale of hay. Having wooden or rubber struts on the tail gate is also important to prevent slipping while loading and unloading. Large front window – horses like to be able to look ahead and see where they are going and the large window lets light in.

4. Pouring water on the floor to test the rubber to check if it is slippery when wet.

Light and airy –Floats that let light in and are light inside as opposed to dark are more inviting to horses and good ventilation is critical. Many horses over heat in trailers especially when they are traveled with rugs on – I generally don’t travel horses with rugs on. Have windows and air vents open and check your horse regularly on long trips. For trailers that need more ventilation I have found the “PerformAir” vents www.performairvent.com.au to be very good- they also filter out dust and exhaust fumes, but windows open and additional pop up or rotary vents may be all you need. Butt bars – To aid their balance many horses lean back on the butt bars and tail gate leaning on their tails even to the point of rubbing themselves red raw. Placing the butt bar so that there is space between it and the tailgate allows room for the tail and having adjustable heights for the butt bars allows the horse to “sit” on their butt. A feature of the JR Easy Traveller trailers. Solid metal padded butt bars are generally more supportive, comfortable and safer than chains as horses are more likely to go under chains if they panic. Room to spread their legs – the wider apart the horse can spread their legs the easier it is for them to balance, so NOT having a central divider that extends all the way to the floor will give them more leg room. Encased and supported upper body – Having a wide space for the legs to spread and then closely encasing the upper body (chest, ribs and hindquarters) helps support the horse so they don’t have to strain and work so hard to balance.

5. Testing the wet rubber with the heel of your boot.

Room to stretch and lower the neck –This is important for comfort, breathing and drainage of the sinuses as well as balance. The horse’s head and neck is an important part of their balancing system and room to stretch the neck will allow the horse to be more relaxed throughout the rest of his body. Not enough room to stretch the neck is often a huge problem and disadvantage of a lot of angle load floats, goosenecks and trucks.

Other safety or helpful hints aspects – If you are just travelling one horse, have them on the driver side of the float so that they are on the inside of the road not on the camber. Never load a horse into a float that is not hooked up securely to the towing vehicle. Regularly check the safety of the floor and structures under the floor boards and ramp, make sure wheel bearings are checked each year at registration time. Keep the interior pins holding the dividers, butt bars and chest bars well lubricated so they can be easily removed if needed in an emergency.

6. Horses need room to stretch and lower their necks.

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Check that there are no pins or protruding objects that the horse could get their halter hooked on or bump their eyes on. A lot of the pins used to hold chest and butt bars in place are quite dangerous as they protrude in a way that can easily hook the horse’s halter.

7. If tying your horse to a float beware of door handles or other protruding objects your horse could get the halter caught on.

8. These are safe door latches.

9. Rubber strips on mudguard edges make things safer if tying horse to the outside of the float.

If you tie your horse to the outside of the float make sure the float is hooked to a vehicle. Beware of things the horse could get their halter hooked on such as door handles. If the horses are tied with too long a length of rope then they could get their ropes caught on the corner of the mudguards of the float or if the mudguard edges are not covered with a strip of rubber they can also be dangerous if a horse was pawing and got their leg caught.

Check and double check your vehicle and float

Considerate driving

Check that all items in the trailer are secured while travelling so they can’t injure the horse or get tangled around their legs

electric brakes before each trip.

hitch connection before leaving.

Unfortunately this has to be mentioned because it is seen all too often – people going too fast around corners, too fast through roundabouts, too fast on rough bumpy roads and braking hard. These things all make the horse’s balance difficult and the trip uncomfortable and people wonder why they have horses that don’t want to load!!! You may think I am stating the obvious but when I watch many people drive with floats it demonstrates that these points need to be brought up. When towing it is imperative to be totally mindful of the horse and not concerned about holding up traffic or being in a hurry to get somewhere. If we ask a

Cross the safety chains so they can act as a safety net if the float coupling ever became disconnected from the tow-ball. Have a clip or pin to lock the coupling so that it can’t come loose. Check lights, indicators and brakes and adjust

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10. Beware of things that horses could get their halters hooked on.

11. These pins are safer as horses can’t get halters hooked on them.

12. Surrounds on tail gate hooks prevent injuries. Without the surrounds horses can get their heels caught in underneath these hooks when loading or unloading and injure themselves.

13. PerformAir vent – horses need good ventilation – this air vent also filters our dust and fumes.

14. Safety chains crossed with a clip securing the coupling latch.

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horse to put his life in our hands by getting in a horse float we need to make sure it is the best and safest experience we can for them. When coming into a corner give yourself plenty of time to slow down so you don’t have to brake hard. When coming out of a corner you should not accelerate until the float is on the straight after the corner - quite often you will see that the driver accelerates as soon as the car is on the straight but the float is still right in the middle of the turn. If you are new to towing – practice without the horse, have lessons http://www.tow-ed.com. au, find out all the legal and safety requirements for your trailer either from place a like Tow-Ed or your states Roads and Traffic Authorities. Applying all of this knowledge should really help you to understand loading and traveling from your horse’s point of view and give you ideas to help build the horse’s confidence, helping to make the whole experience a lot better for both you and your horse.

About the Author – Mel Fleming Naturally a teacher, Mel Fleming has a clear concise and encouraging style of teaching and her passion for horsemanship is clearly demonstrated in her training. Mel has a diverse range of skills with many years of experience in starting horses under saddle, solving behaviour problems with difficult horses, developing competition and performance horses, equine postural training and rehabilitating horses that are broken in body and spirit. Mel uses the principles of Aikido and Feldenkrais - using energy and alignment rather that physical force – and when combined with two way communication, the result is harmony with horses. This leads to correct biomechanics, where movement is graced with effortlessness and ease. Mel facilitates both horses and humans to reach their highest potential. Clinics and courses varying in length from days to weeks are held by Mel around Australia and at ‘Alchemy Place’ “Alchemy Place” is a scenic 100 acre property situated in a beautiful valley at the base of the Moonbi range near Tamworth NSW which is set up as a horsemanship facility for developing horses and teaching people. It offers the ultimate escape and perfect surroundings to learn and experience being one with your horse. For clinic schedule please visit www.melfleming.com.au Contact Mel Fleming on 0428 385 745 or mel@melfleming.com.au

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EVENTS DEC 2017 BARREL RACING

9 -10 9 16-17 31- 1st

ABHA, Mid North Coast Barrel Racing Cl, Divisional, Showground, Nabiac, NSW – Ph: Simone 0408 910 665 ABHA, Ultimate Barrel Racing, Divisional, Racecourse, Tarcutta, NSW – Ph: Christine 0406 787 428 ABHA, Outback Barrel Horse Circuit, Classic & Divisional, Rodeo Arena, Longreach, Qld – Ph: 0428 513 656 ABHA, Outback Barrel Horse Circuit, Divisional, Augathella Rodeo Grounds, Qld – Ph: Joelene 0428 513 656

CAMPDRAFT & RODEO

7 – 10 8 9 9 9 15 16-17 28 20-1st Jan 30 31 30 30 31 31 31-1st Jan

Glen Innes ABCRA Championship Campdraft & Glen Innes Campdraft Ph: Neale Royal 02 6732 9500 Glen Innes JNR Steer Ride – Ph: Fiona Meyer 0429 408 970 Glen Innes (50%) Rodeo – Ph: Fiona Meyer 0429 408 970 Dunsborough Rodeofest - Ph: Rod Caddies 0411 562 460 Mudgee Rodeo – Ph: Kayla Thomas 0478 190 559 Koobah Campdraft – Ph: Kim McTaggart 0419 385 065 Yarrowitch Campdraft – Ph: Jackie Green 02 6777 3904 Jindabyne (PR60) Rodeo – Ph: Susan Brown 0405 961 272 Upper Horton Campdraft – Ph: Peter Kelly – 02 6782 7240 Upper Horton JNR/Novice Rodeo - Ph: Peter Kelly – 02 6782 7240 Upper Horton (PR60) Rodeo - Ph: Peter Kelly – 02 6782 7240 Nowra Rodeo – Ph: Julie Weymouth 0412 233 198 Lawrence Rodeo (NRA DUAL) – Ph: Michelle Firth 0434 618 646 Mogumber Outback Rodeo – Ph: Pauline Carr 0416 131 837 Bartlett Park (PR60) 4B Rodeo, Townsville, Qld – Ph: Evelyn Dobbins 07 4723 9402 Nowendoc Campdraft – Ph: Nola Nicholson 02 6777 0966

CARRIAGE DRIVING

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ACDS, VIC, Graded Dressage Qualifier, Victoria Prk, Iverleigh – Ph: Margie Morgan 03 5030 2593 ACDS, NSW, Indoor Obstathon, Crookwell, NSW – Ph: Kath Cole 02 4837 3023

CUTTING

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Lone Tree Hill Cutting Cl, Jackpot, Kings Park, Seymour, Vic – Ph: Sarah 0400 778 827 Peel Valley Cutting Cl, Jackpot Show Grass Roots Cutting & Fireworks, Armidale, NSW – Ph: 02 6777 1116 West Gippsland Q.H.Assoc., Jackpot, Garfield, Vic – Ph: Linda Sutton 03 5998 8402

DRESSAGE & EQUESTRIAN

1 2 – 3 3 7 – 10 17

Vic Equestrian, Christmas Dressage Championships, Boneo Park, Boneo, Vic – Ph: Jane 0408 302 464 Vic Equestrian, Randall Park Dressage Competition, Eq/Ctr, Randall Park, Vic – Ph: Alissa 0408 511 490 Barastoc Elmore Dressage Championships, Eq/Ctr, Elmore, Vic – Ph: Sally 0428 590 059 Vic Equestrian, Dressage Festival including CDI-W, WPNEC, Werribee, Vic – Ph: 03 9013 0707 NCEC, Tshirt Hack Show, Eq/Grounds, Nana Glen, NSW – Ph: Narelle Hayes 02 6654 3472

EVENTING & SHOWJUMPING

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Summer Showjumping Classic, SIEC, Horsley Park, NSW – Ph: Vicki 02 6747 3887 Boneo Park Series – www.boneopark.com.au Qld Showjumping Club, QSEC, Caboolture, Qld - Ph: Sarah 07 5422 0911 Jumping Squad & EV Show, WPNEC, Werribee, Vic – Ph: WPNEC 03 90130707

NATURAL HORSEMANSHIP PONY CLUBS

1 – 3 2 – 3 9 – 11

Mel Fleming H/manship, Intermediate Course, Melrose Park, Raglan via Bathurst, NSW – Ph: Mel 0428 385 745 Ken Faulkner Australian Horsemansmanship Course & Navigation Ride, Esk, Qld – Ph: Kathy 0427 732 394 Tanja Kraus Horsemanship, 3 Day Course, Gold Coast, Qld – Ph: Tanja 0412 592 0332

9 – 10

PCAV State Tetrathlon 2017, Pony Club Victoria Eq/Ctr, Gladysdale, Vic – Ph: 03 8685 8925

SPECIAL BREEDS

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41st Victorian All Welsh Show 2017, Exhibition & Events Ctr, Tatura – Ph: Rebecca Lurati 0427 736 662 ASH Approved Sale, Showground, Dalby, Qld – Ph: Ray White Dalby 07 4669 6598 The Victorian Arabian Horse Assoc.Inc, Victorian Arabian Horse Classic, Tatura Prk Tatura – www.vahai.com IMHR NSW Christmas Fun Show, Pony Club Grounds, Goulburn, NSW – Ph: Leanne 02 4844 6393 Buckskin H Assoc of NSW Inc, Buckskin National & Coloured Show, Sh/gr, Clarendon, NSW – Ph: 02 6649 4163 ASHS East Gippsland Branch, Show & Challenge, Bairnsdale Vic – Ph: Amba Little 0439 362 256 2017 Northern NSW RPG Welsh Pony & Cob Soc., Show, AELEC, Tamworth, NSW – Ph: Ruth 02 6782 1721 Equinade Riding Pony Masters, Exhibition & Events Ctr, Tatura – Ph: Cathy Rae 0403 179 136

WORKING EQUITATION

Clarence Valley Working Equitation, Dawn Familiarisation, Hawthorne Park, Sth Grafton, NSW Ph: Chris Fowles - M: 0421 358 373 - www.clarencevalleyworkingequitation.com

CLINICS & COURSES

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Four Winds Reiki. Reiki 1 & Equine Reiki: Foundation Training, Ba Mack Farmstay, Mudgee, NSW Ph: Julie Abrahams 0404 470 571 www.reikiforhorses.com.au - info@reikiforhorses.com.au Mark Langley, Equine Ability, 1 Day Clinic, Mudgee NSW – Ph: Jenny 0417 200 411 Mark Langley, Equine Ability, 2 Day Private Clinic, Kangaroo Valley, NSW – Ph: 0417 200 411 TWO AUSSIE LEGENDS 2017, Clinton Anderson & Ian Francis, QSEC, Caboolture, Qld – Ph:0427134 665 Mark Langley, Equine Ability, Private Tuition, Sydney, NSW – Ph: Jenny 0417 200 411

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Australian Barrel Horse Association – www.abha.com.au - National Barrel Horse Association – www.nbha.com.au ABHA, Barrels 4 Bianca, Divisional, Rec Grounds, Crookwell, NSW – Ph: Christine Foley 0406 787 428 ABHA, Outback Barrel Horse Circuit, Divisional, Jundah, Qld – Ph: Joelene Seeds 0428 513 658 *All dates are ABHA, Gippsland Barrel Racing Club, EVO’s, Nilma North, Vic – Ph: Michelle Peters 0428 781 939 subject to change

CAMPDRAFT & RODEO

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ABCRA - www.abcra.com.au – ACA – www.campdraft.com.au – NRA – www.nationalrodeoassociation.com ABCRA dates below Nowendoc Campdraft, Nowendoc, NSW – Ph: Nola Nicholson 02 6777 0966 Moruya Rodeo, Moruya, NSW – Ph: Amber Pollard 0404 725 055 Wingham Rodeo, Showgrounds, Wingham, NSW – Ph: Raelene Marshall 0408 458 879 Old Bar, Bulls @ The Beach, Old Bar, NSW – Ph: Mark O’Neill 0427 647 170 Walcha BC Rodeo, Walcha, NSW – Ph: Harry King 0428 772 050 GOLDEN GATE CAMPDRAFT, Walcha NSW – Ph: Gemma Clarke 0407 203 198 COWBOYUP 2, (NO POINTS) – Ph: ABCRA 02 6766 5863 RANCH SORTING NATIONAL FINALS, AELEC, Tamworth, NSW – Ph: ABCRA 02 6766 5863 IRONMAN 4X4 ABCRA NATIONAL FINALS JUNIOR RODEO - Ph: ABCRA 02 6766 5863 IRONMAN 4X4 ABCRA NATIONAL FINALS RODEO - Ph: ABCRA 02 6766 5863 IRONMAN 4X4 ABCRA NATIONAL FINALS CAMPDRAFT - Ph: ABCRA 02 6766 5863 Lazy G Bucking Bull Futurity & Derby – Ph: Mick Gray 0448 674 601 Bundarra Show (PR30) Rodeo, Bundarra, NSW – Ph: Matthew Doak 0428 237 343 Taralga ABCRA NSW CHAMPIONSHIP Junior Rodeo, Taralga, NSW – Ph: Lara Miller 0413 994 239

CARRIAGE DRIVING

www.australiancarriagedrivingsociety.org 21 ACDS NSW, Fun Day, Venue (TBA), Gulgong, NSW – Ph: Carol 0427 094 481 21 ACDS NSW, Rally, Venue TBA, Central Coast Club – Ph: Mary Grant 0434 584 490 26-28 ACDS VIC Branch, Charity Drive for Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia, Glengarry to Maffra Ph: Leanne Prosser 0427 924 662 27-29 ACDS NSW, 3Day Enduro, Yalbrath, NSW – Ph: Robert Allport 02 4932 1860

CUTTING

National Cutting Horse Association – www.ncha.com.au – Ph: 02 6765 9356 West Gippsland QHAssoc, Jackpot, Garfield, Vic – Ph: Linda Sutton 03 5998 8402

DRESSAGE & EQUESTRIAN

7 7 13-14 18 19 19-20 26 26-28

H & H Penrith Summer Show – Ph: SHC Secretary 02 4311 2854 Summer Dressage Competition, Sale & Dist SJ Club,Sh/gr, Sale, Vic – Ph: Shannon 0408 158 552 EV Summer Show, WPNEC, Werribee, Vic – Ph: Karen Amore 03 9908 3703 (Mon- Frid) Group 1 Feeds Youth Training Day, Horseworld, Nelson – Ph: SHC Secretary 02 4311 2854 Show Horse Council Youth Competition Day, Horseworld, Nelson - Ph: SHC Secretary 02 4311 2854 Australian Youth Dressage Championships, Boneo Park, Boneo, Vic - Ph: Jan Smith 0417 527 412 Boneo Classic & CDI-W, Boneo Park, Boneo, Vic – Ph: 03 5986 3006 Show Horse Council Vic, Masters Horse of the Year, WPNEC, Werribee, Vic- Ph: SHCV 0488 791 060

ENDURANCE

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EVENTING & SHOWJUMPING

5-7 7 21 25-28

Equestrian Australia – www.equestrian.org.au – Ph: 02 8762 7777 Sungold Milk Shipwreck Coast Showjumping Championships, Racecourse, Warnambool, Vic Ph: 03 5562 2211 Sale, CSI 1*, Sale, Vic – Ph: 03 9013 0707 Tonimbuk, CSI 1*, Tonimbuk, Vic – Ph: 03 9013 0707 Boneo Classic, Grand Prix Jumping, Eq/ctr, Boneo Park, Vic – Ph: Event Secretary 03 5986 3006 www.boneopark.com.au

NATURAL HORSEMANSHIP

Nambucca Natural Horsemanship Cl meet Wednesdays, S/Gr Macksville www.nambuccanaturalhorse.com.au Mel Fleming Connecting with Horses – Clinics & Courses - Ph: Mel 0428 385 745 - www.melfleming.com.au Ken Faulkner Australian Horsemanship – Clinics & Courses – Ph: 0427 732 394 www.australiannaturalhorsemanship.com Tanja Kraus Horsemanship – Clinics & Courses – Ph: Tanja 0412 592 033 – www.horsemanshipforperformance.com 8 -24 Tanja Kraus Horsemanship, Kickstart 2018, 5 Day Course, Glenreagh, NSW– Ph: Tanja 0412 592 033 www.horsemanshipforperformance.com 24-28 Tanja Kraus Horsemanship,Colt Starting Course, Upper Orara, NSW - Ph: Tanja 0412 592 033

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POLO & POLOCROSSE

www.australianpolo.com.au 3 Wednesday Night Chukkas, Open to All, WPNEC, Werribee, Vic – Ph: 03 9816 5500 6-7 VPC, Club Cup – D grade, 0, 4, and 6 goal – Ph: Stephanie Willox 03 9421 3000 10 Wednesday Night Chukkas, Open to All, WPNEC, Werribee, Vic – Ph: 03 9816 5500 13-14 Mingela Polo Club Tournament, ”Mingela”, Drummond, Vic – Ph: 03 9816 5500 13 Alfa Romeo Portsea Polo, Portsea Polo Grounds, Vic - Ph: Stephanie Willox 03 9421 3000 17 Wednesday Night Chukkas, Open to All, WPNEC, Werribee, Vic – Ph: 03 9816 5500 20-21 VPC, Club Cup – D grade, 0 4 and 6 goal, Vic – Ph: 03 9421 3000 24 Wednesday Night Chukkas, Open to All, WPNEC, Werribee, Vic – Ph: 03 9816 5500 26 Yaloak Australia Day Polo Cup, Geelong, Vic - Ph: Peter Evans 0412 260 550 27 Urquart Cup, Gheringhap, Vic, Ph: James Hood 0417 997 271 31 Wednesday Night Chukkas, Open to All, WPNEC, Werribee, Vic – Ph: 03 9816 5500 www.polocrossevic.org.au - www.polocrosse.com.au 27-28 Australia Day Weekend, Corio Club, Portland, Vic – PH: Bonnie Goss 0408 936 253

PONY CLUBS

21 25-26 27-28

Pony Club Australia – Ph: 03 9596 5390 - www.ponyclubaustralia.com.au PCAV, Cockatoo Jump Trials at Wandin Park, Showjumping, (State Qualifier) – Ph: 03 9596 5390 NSW State Showriding Championships, Hawkesbury Sh/Gr, Clarendon, NSW – Ph: 02 4229 8977 NSW State Dressage Championships, Hawkesbury Sh/Gr, Clarendon, NSW – Ph: 02 4229 8977

REINING

6 13 27-28

www.reiningaustralia.com.au – www.nswrha.com.au – www.vrha.com.au NSW Reining Horse Assoc, Fun Day, K Ranch – Ph Natasha Daly 0418 427252 QRHA, AGM & Clinic, QSEC, Caboolture, Qld – Ph: Linda Gray 0412 479 340 Victorian Reining Horse Assoc, Slide Into Summer Ribbon Show, WPNEC, Werribee, Vic – Ph: Mel 0416 218 003

SPECIAL BREEDS

14 20-21 21 21 21 24-27 27 26-28

Victorian Pinto Events, Summer Horse Show, WPNEC,Werribee, Vic – Ph: Craig Tanian 0408 141 145 www.vicpintosociety.net 11TH National Clydesdale & Heavy Horse Festival, WPNEC, Werribee, Vic – Ph: 03 9741 7672 VPS Pinto of the Year Show & Klassic combined, Eq/Ctr, Kilmore, Vic - – Ph: Craig Tanian 0408 141 145 WPCS, Youngstock & Performance Show, Akoonah Park, Berwick, Vic – Ph: Peter Hodgson 0429 989 608 Australian Miniature Pony Soc Inc, Northern Dist Show, II Cadore, NSW – Ph: Liz Nugent 0458 619 362 East Coast Arabian Championships, SIEC, Horsley Park, NSW – Ph: 02 4577 5366 – www.nswarabians.org.au Arabian Races, SIEC, Horsley Park, NSW – Ph: 02 4577 5366 – www.nswarabians.org.au ASHS, West Gippsland Branch, Show & Challenge, Eq/Reserve, Trafalgar, Vic - Ph: Karen 0457 784 038

TEAM PENNING

Mid North Coast T P Assoc meet once a month @ Showground, Macksville, NSW – Ph: Deb 02 6569 0125 Glenreagh Team Penning Club Inc, Event, Recreation Grounds, Glenreagh NSW – Ph: Sally O’Neill 0437 958 807 Team Penning Australia Inc. – Secretary: Kylie Mackillop Ph: 0457 460 559 – www.teampenningaustralia.com

TRAIL RIDING

View All ATHRA Rides – www.athra.com.au – Ph: Megan Galvin 0428 192 187 Lake Macquarie Pack & Trail H R – Ph: Erin 0419 900 898 - www.lakemacquariehorseriders.com.au Richmond River Trail Horse Riders Cl, NSW – Ph: Wendy 0414668 725 Dayboro Trail Riders Club Inc, Dayboro, QLD – Ph: Lisa 07 3425 1643 - www.dayborotrailriders.com.au

WESTERN PLEASURE

North Coast Western Riders Cl, Hawthorne Park, Sth Grafton, NSW – Ph: Alison 0417 488 520 Western Dressage S.E. Qld, QSEC Outdoor Arena Complex, Caboolture, Q – Ph: QSEC 07 5433 3222 Burpengary Western Performance Club, Eq/Grounds, Burpengary, Qld – Ph: Pam Reeve 0405755 766

WORKING EQUITATION

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Clarence Valley Working Equitation, Eduarado Clinic, Hawthorne Park, Sth Grafton, NSW - Ph: Chris Fowles M: 0421 358 373 - www.clarencevalleyworkingequitation.com

CLINICS & COURSES

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The 2018 Landmark Classic Campdraft & Sale, AELEC Tamworth, NSW – 02 6765 5211 – www.landmarkequine.com.au

BARREL RACING

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ABHA, Camden BRC, Divisional, Bicentennial Eq/Park, Camden, NSW – Ph: Emma Stone 0407 838 014 ABHA, Clover Leaf Cruises, Divisional, Murrurundi, NSW – Ph: Leanne Crook 0428 657 098 ABHA, Gippsland BRC, Divisional, Nilma, Vic – Ph: Michelle Peters 0428 781 939 ABHA, Moonbi Magic BRC, Divisional, Sh/gr, Moonbi, NSW – Tamra 0405 820 011 ABHA, Capricorn Coast Circuit, CQLX, Gracemere, Qld – Ph: Ph: Leanne Crook 0428 657 098 ABHA, Lower Hunter HS Assoc, Divisional, Rodeo Grounds, Branxton, NSW – Ph: Louisa Roberts 0413 491 305 ABHA, Clover Leaf Cruises, Divisional, Murrurundi, NSW – Ph: Emma Stone 0407 838 014 ABHA, Outback Barrel Horse Circuit, Divisional, Aramac Rodeo Arena, Qld – Ph: Joelene Seeds 0428 513 656 ABHA, Central West BRC, Divisional, Racecourse, Geurie, NSW – Ph: Sarah Gale 0400 294 495 ABHA, Hunter BHA, Divisional, Cooranbong, NSW – Ph: Tracey Macey 0428 505 579 ABHA, Lower Hunter HS Assoc, Divisional, Rodeo Grounds, Branxton, NSW – Ph: Louisa Roberts 0413 491 305

CAMPDRAFT & RODEO

3 4 3 10-11 10 10 16 17-18 17-18 17 17 17-18 24 24 26

NSW, Cassilis JNR/NOV Jackpot Rodeo – Ph: Vanessa Nash 02 6376 4629 NSW, Cassilis Rodeo – Ph: Vanessa Nash 02 6376 462 NSW, Murrumbateman (PR60) Rodeo – Ph: Kristie George 0457 916 671 NSW, Ranch Sorting, Dubbo – Ph: Cindy Henderson 0438 412 616 NSW, Morisset Lake Macquarie (PR40) Show Rodeo – Ph: Justin Rumore 02 4359 2682 NSW, Cooma Rodeo, - Ph: Neroli O’Neill 0427 524 521 NSW, Maitland (PR60) Show Rodeo – Ph: Jenny Tilse 0409 222 543 NSW, Wingham, Pete Comiskey Clinic – Ph: Jacqueline Byrnes 0402 200 025 NSW, Noonan Flat Campdraft – Ph: Kerri Mitchell 02 6545 3137 NSW, Quirindi Rodeo – Ph: Samantha Taylor 0428 321 354 NSW, GOULBURN ABCRA CHAMPIONSHIP RODEO – Ph: Sybil Lucas 0400 279 967 NSW, Bendemeer Campdraft – Ph: Melissa Rule 0467 772 078 NSW, Oberon Rodeo – Ph: Bree Rowlandson 0427 885 592 NSW, Woodstock Country Muster Rodeo – Ph: Karinda Smith 0427 080 913 NSW, County of Cumber, Campdraft Training – Ph: P AM Jasprizza 0421 952 844

CARRIAGE DRIVING

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VIC, Driven Dressage Qualifier, Mornington Cl,Emu Plains – Ph: Katrina Westerhoff 0448 548 214 QLD, Gold Coast CL, Instruction, Back to Basics, Tallebudgera – Ph: Robin Burren 07 5533 8239 NSW, Tamworth Club, Rally @ Attunga – Ph: Liz O’Brien 0427 766 726 Eastern Vic Cl, Driven Dressage Qualifier – Ph: Ann Amey 0438 819 520 QLD, Samford Cl, Club Muster, Sh/gr, Samford – Ph: Ian Taylor 07 3289 2509 NSW, Bungendore Club, Graded Dressage, “Witwood” Bungendore – Ph: Dot Willcoxson 02 4842 7164 NSW, Bungendore Club, Munro Cup, “Witwood” Bungendore – Ph: Dot Willcoxson 02 4842 7164 NSW, Riverina Club, Rally – Ph: Sue 02 6920 2303 NSW, Hills Club, Pleasure Drive, Gingkin – Ph: Janet Muspratt 02 9606 6085 VIC, Bellarine CL, Level 3 CDE, Iverleigh – Ph: Christa Jones 03 5265 6126

CUTTING

West Gippsland Q H Assoc, Jackpot, Garfield, Vic – Ph: Linda Sutton 03 5998 8402 - www.ncha.com.au

DRESSAGE & EQUESTRIAN

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Dressage Competition, Boneo Park Eq/ctr, Boneo Vic – Ph: Liz 03 5986 3006 - www.boneopark.com.au 2018 ENSW Elizabeth Farm Horse of the Year, SIEC, Horsley Park, NSW – Ph: 02 9620 2660 Sydney Dressage Cl, OC/CU – Pr-GP/YH, SIEC, Horsley Park – Ph: Kay Chan 0404 100 500 SHC, Bare Equestrian Pacific Coast 2018 Hack Championships, Horseworld, Nelson, NSW – Ph: 02 4573 6510 DNSW Event, OC/YH, Clarendon – Ph: Karen Lever 02 4576 7996 – www.nsw.equestrian.org.au Skye Park Equine Tailors Classic, WPNEC Werribee, Vic – Ph: 0401 499 461- www.vic.equestrian.org.au Competitive, Young Horse & Pony Event, Advanced- Grand Prix, Sh/gr, Toowoomba, Qld – Ph: 07 3891 6611 SHCV, Barastoc Horse of the Year, WPNEC, Werribee, Vic – Ph: Elizabeth Dart 0416 116 644 Willinga Park, CDI1 CDI3*/CDI-Y/CDIU25, Bawley Point, NSW – Ph: Cathie Drury Klein 0417 224 432 JurAvon Autumn Championships, Juravon Park, Vic – Ph: Renee Pedretti 0498 032 254 Victorian Dressage Club, Werribee Park, Werribee, Vic – Ph: Joanne Lee-Archibald 0408 907 197 REA Wagga Wagga Dressage Cl, OC/CR/CU P-GP, Wagga, NSW – Ph: Maryann Schiller 0428 632 494

ENDURANCE

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*All dates are Boneo SJ Series, Boneo Park, Vic – Ph: Liz 03 5986 3006 - www.boneopark.com.au subject to change Friends of Ballarat Hickstead, EvA80 – CNC***, Ballarat, Vic – Ph: Annie White 0432 077 028 – www.vic.equestrian.org.au NRS Showjumping Championships - Ph: Toni Venhaus 0418 686 781 www.jumpingnsw.equestrian.org.au Sydney @ SIEC 1 Day Event, Horsley Park, NSW – Ph: Marney Robertson 0427 541 977 SSJC, Competition Day, Racecourse Road, Clarendon, NSW – Ph: Toni Venhaus 0418 686 781 Tamborine Equestrian Group, CNC3* to EvQ60, Tamborine, Qld – Ph: 0498 880 901 – www.qld.equestrian.org.au N/North West SJC, 2018 Peel River Produce Show Jumping Champ/ships, AELEC, Tamworth, NSW – Ph: 0437 656 453 Geelong Horse Trials, Ev65, EvA80 – CNC* & CNC* Young Rider, Erin Callahan CNC** CT – Ph: Annie 0432 077 028 NVSJC Show, Sports Precinct, Shepparton, Vic – Ph: 0417 522 222 – www.nvsjc.net

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Mel Fleming Connecting with Horses – Clinics & Courses - Ph: Mel 0428 385 745 - www.melfleming.com.au Ken Faulkner Australian Horsemanship – Clinics & Courses – Ph: 0427 732 394 www.australiannaturalhorsemanship.com Tanja Kraus Horsemanship – Clinics & Courses – Ph: Tanja 0412 592 033 – www.horsemanshipforperformance.com

POLO

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Vic, Yaloak Polo Tournament – Ph: Peter Evens 0412 260 550 Vic, Ladies Polo Championships at Mingela Polo Club – Ph: Michelle Dicks 03 9816 5500 Wednesday Night Chukkas Open to All, Werribee Manson Polo Grounds– Ph: Will Gilmore 0429 134199 Vic, Ballarat Polo Cup – Ph: Peter Evans 0412260 550 - www.australianpolo.com.au Vic, Yaloak Polo Invertational – Ph: Peter Evans 0412 260 550 Wednesday Night Chukkas Open to All, Werribee Manson Polo Grounds – Ph: Stephanie Willox 03 9421 3000 Vic, St Kilda Beach Polo – Ph: Stephanie Willox 03 9421 3000 Victorian Polo Association Championships – Ph: Will Gilmore 0429 134 199 Wednesday Night Chukkas Open to All, Werribee Manson Polo Grounds – Ph: Stephanie Willox 03 9421 3000 Vic, Jeep Ladies Day Tournament – Ph: Stephanie Willox 03 9421 3000 Wednesday Night Chukkas Open to All, Werribee Manson Polo Grounds – Ph: Stephanie Willox 03 9421 3000

PONY CLUBS

10-11 24-25 3 Mar 3 Mar

PCA Vic, NMG Skills Training & Squad Selection 2018 – Ph: 03 9596 5390 PCA Vic, Seville PC Horse Trials NMZ - Ph: 03 9596 5390 PCAQ, Dressage Championships Zone 1 - Ph: 07 3216 1255 PCA Vic, Horseland Dressage & Showjumping Championships 2018 (TBC) Ph:03 9596 5390

REINING

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Reining Australia AGM Awards Night with NSW – Ph: 07 5429 8797 – www.reiningaustralia.com.au SQRHA, Summer Rein Ribbon Show, Gatton Qld – Ph: Chris Wales 0407 856 786 Tamworth RHA, Qualifier, Showgrounds, Dubbo, NSW – Ph: Adele Woods 0439 465 439

SPECIAL BREEDS

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ASHS, Hunter Branch Show Campdraft, Merriwa, NSW – Ph: Peter Cutler 0428 108 284 – www.ashs.com.au Victorian Pinto Society, Barastoc Horse of the Year, Werribee, Vic – Ph: Craig Tanian 0408 141 145 www.vicpintosociety.net ASHS, Victorian Management Council Annual Show, Elmore, Vic – Ph: Anne McLean 0427 364 057 – www.ashs.com.au IMHR National Show, K Ranch, Mt Hunter (Camden), NSW - Ph: Leanne 02 4844 6393 www.imhr.com.au

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Kinesiology tape is gaining popularity in both the human and equine world. As more people are becoming exposed to it, horse owners are beginning to wonder if this tape can help their horse. One of the more common questions I am asked from a horse owner is “Why would I want to tape my horse?”. My answer is that there are MANY reasons why you would want to use kinesiology tape on your horse. I have listed some of those answers below

Decrease Pain - Most horses experience some form of pain on a

regular basis. This could either be due to an injury, sore muscles from training and exercise, sore back due to an ill fitting saddle, unbalanced rider or just from being ridden a lot. There are many other factors that can cause pain in your horse. Kinesiology tape can help decrease your horse’s pain sensation while also improving blood flow to the area, allowing the area to heal quicker and mobilize lactic acid and other metabolic waste that is contributing to the pain sensation.

Stabilize Weak Areas - A horse that has ever suffered from a soft

tissue injury (ligament, muscle, etc), likely suffers from some degree of instability due to it. Kinesiology tape can provide your horse with the additional support needed to prevent any further damage without reducing normal range of motion.

Decrease Swelling - Kinesiology tape can help mobilize fluid and decrease swelling due to injury, allergic reactions, stocking up, etc.

Increase Proprioception - Proprioception is the body’s perception

of where it’s parts are. For example, a horse should know where all of it’s hoofs are landing during exercise without having to look at them.

Many horses who have suffered from injury or neurological disorders can benefit from kinesiology tape because it helps improve their body’s proprioception by stimulating the proprioceptive nerves during movement. The better your horse’s proprioception is working, the less chance he or she has of injuring themselves!

Improve Energy Meridian Flow - Applying kinesiology tape along

specific meridians can help improve energy flow along them. Stagnant energy in a meridian can lead to health issues, behavioral problems and more. Kinesiology tape is a safe and easy way to improve your horse’s energy flow.

Speed Up Healing - Kinesiology tape helps to mobilize fluids

(removes the inflammation and brings in oxygenated blood) to help speed up healing time. Post surgical tapings can be used to decrease inflammation following a surgery and also decrease scar tissue formation after sutures and staples are removed.

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While there are MANY reasons your horse can benefit from kinesiology tape, it is also important to receive proper training before applying tape to your horse. There are specific ways of cutting and applying the tape to achieve the appropriate goals. There are also some circumstances when kinesiology tape can make a situation worse, so it is important to be familiar with these before taping your horse! Be sure to receive proper training or seek guidance from a trained practitioner.

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QLD, Dressage Series, Medium to Grand Prix Official Dressage, QSEC, Caboolture – Ph: Leesa Murrah 0402 033 716

10-11 Mar RPSBS Qld Champion of Champions Classes, Toowoomba Royal Show – Ph: RPSBS National Office 02 4577 5530 11 Mar

Australian Miniature Pony Soc Inc, NSW, Western District Show, P/Club Ground, Goulburn, NSW Ph: Liz 0458 619 362 www.nswminiaturepony.com.au

16-18 Mar National Pony of the Year, SIEC, Horsley Park, NSW Ph: 0414 908 573 16-18 Mar Australian Arabian National Championships, SIEC, Horsley Park, NSW – Ph: Scott Benjamin 0405 816 998 17-18 Mar QRHA Jackpot Show, QSEC Caboolture, Qld Ph: Lynda Gray 0412 479 340 – www.qrha.org.au 18 Mar

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The Emotional Horse & Although horses and humans are very different, the essential oils that help to reduce the feelings of distress and anxiousness in us, can often do the same for horses. Horses are excellent candidates for essential oils. They are naturally attuned to plants and as essential oils are derived from plants and flowers, they are no exception. Essential Oils have been used on horses far longer than with an other animal. Horses in the wild naturally seek out plants for their well being and instinctively know which oils would support their needs. Given the opportunity, they will actually choose the oils they need for a particular health concern. When a horse is presented with essential oils he likes, he will sniff it, curl his lips, chew or even try to take the bottle out of your hand. Please note that if the horse pins his ears back or stays away, then that particular oil is not for them and you need to try a different oil. For emotional issues, have the horse smell the oil first. If the horse likes the oil then place a drop or two of oil on the forehead (third eye), the crest of the neck by the mane or at the poll. Allow the horse to lick the oil off your hand if it is an oil safe for ingestion. For physical issues, place the oil directly on the area of concern and for respiratory issues, place the oil on the front of the chest and allow them to inhale it. The effects can be both quick and rewarding. By learning which oils to use and how to use them, you can take an active role in improving the life of your horse. I witnessed this first hand last week when I took my

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essential oils around to my horsey friend who wanted to see if the oils would work for both herself and her horse. Both horse and owner had had past experiences which had left them with feelings of anxiousness. She chose a blend of oils called ‘Balance’ (a.k.a. Grounding Blend) which is a gorgeous combination of oils used to bring balance to the mind and body. She offered the bottle towards the nose of her horse, to which he sniffed generously and began chewing. Although he walked away he quickly came back for more. We both took this as a big ‘YES!’ and will be using this oil regularly when handling him in the future.

The Science Behind Emotional Aromatherapy. Essential oils have a direct impact on the chemical communication system of the brain. A smell, taste, sound or touch can trigger a thought or a memory which the brain interprets as a type of signal. The brain then compares the current interpretation with that of a previous experience and will determine which emotional response to exhibit in turn. The brain then releases chemicals which match the emotional response which in turn, cause the systems of the body to respond to this chemical message from the brain.

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Through the use of essential oils, we can begin healing past negative experiences by helping the brain to form new and positive responses in certain situations.

Using The Right Oils. You may be wondering what essential oils are? Essential oils are naturally occurring, volatile aromatic compounds found in the seeds, bark, stems, roots, flowers and other parts of plants. They are extracted by steam distillation or cold-pressed to preserve the precious compounds. They are 50-70 times stronger than herbs, safe and effective to use. It is of course, vitally important to use a high quality essential oil without any fillers or synthetics. It is for this reason that I choose DoTerra Essential Oils. The word ‘doTerra’ means ‘gift of the earth’, and that it surely is! This is the only company assuring a Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade (CPTG), by rigorous 3rd party testing whose job it is to identify the presence of desired therapeutic qualities and the absence of impurities.

What a great asset to your mounting yard. Tough, lightweight and easy to handle. Weighing just 4.5 kilos, standing 55cm tall, and a base radius of 70cm, the mount ease is very user-friendly. Gives respite by removing strain on both horse and rider, no pressure to keep your balance on wobbly crates, etc. and no sharp corners for nervous mounts. The product is UV stabilised, and can be left out in paddocks in all weather, without adverse affects. All Australian Made, by All Australian company. Available in many colours, what you don't see we can get for you.

The oils are sourced from 70 countries around the world where they are grown indigenously. They are careful to support the farmers and community while using co-impact techniques. Disclaimer – These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease. The information on this page has been provided by Jane Maione for informational purposes only. The information provided does not replace medical advice given to you by your veterinarian or doctor. If an animal (or human) you know has a medical health condition, I encourage you to contact a health care professional.

3 Ways to Use Essential Oils Aromatic - Hold bottle up to nose - Put 1-2 drops of oil on top of hand and allow horse to smell voluntarily Topical - Neck - Base of tail - Poll (behind the ears) - Inner thigh - Behind elbow (near girth) - Bridge of nose Internal - In feed - In water bucket - Licking from hand - In a capsule - Inside lower lip at corner of mouth - Mix essential oil with extra virgin olive oil and add to grain

This product is UV Stabilised

Recipes Cool-down Mist In a 470ml bottle, put 6-8 drops of Peppermint, AromaTouch or Breathe. Fill the remainder of the bottle with distilled water. Spray horse, avoiding the eyes. Reapply as needed.

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Flies/Mosquitoes/Bots Mist In a 470ml spray bottle, put 6-8 drops Lemongrass or Purify and fill with distilled water. Lightly spray horse, avoiding the eyes. Reapply as needed for prevention. Sore Muscle Brace In a 120ml glass bottle, put 40 drops AromaTouch, 20 drops Lemongrass, 20 drops Frankincense and 10 drops Thyme. Fill the remaining space with Fractionated Coconut Oil. Spray or rub down; wrap as usual. * Information from www.oillife.com and www.aromatools.com

If you would like to know more about DoTerra Essential Oils and how to get 25% off the retail price, please contact me Jane Maione on 0401 028 373 or visit myFacebook page Massage & Oils for Health. EQUINE NEWS.COM.AU

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ACUPRESSURE IS SAFE, SAFE NONINVASIVE AND AN EXTREMELY POWERFUL ANCIENT HEALING ART. Acupressure offers animals optimal health and can help resolve physical and psycho psycho-logical issues such as digestive problems, lameness, anxiety, healing from injury or surgery, arthritis, aging issues and more. These courses are designed for animal owners, trainers, bodyworkers, and healthcare providers.

COURSES OFFERED • MAY 2018 19– 20 May Introduction to Equine or Small Animal Acupressure 21–24 May Meridians & Specific Conditions (Intermediate Course) More Information, Course Descriptions, Fees & Registration: www.animalacupressure.com or Tallgrass@animalacupressure.com

ACUPRESSURE-MASSAGE

The health benefits of acupressure have been recognized for over 4000 years. This safe, noninvasive, hands-on form of healing has proven to: • Strengthen muscles, tendons, joints and bones • Release natural cortisone to reduce swelling & inflammation • Resolve injuries more readily by increasing blood flow to remove toxins • Release endorphins to increase energy or relieve pain, and • Enhance mental clarity & calm required for focus in training & performance. NOTE: Past participants are welcome to revise courses @ ½ price. If you have any questions regarding your program, please contact us: Tallgrass@animalacupressure.com

INSTRUCTOR Amy Snow, Co-Founder of Tallgrass Animal Acupressure Institute, has studied and working the field of acupressure and Chinese medicine since 1976. She is the co-author of 8 animal acupressure texts including Acu-Horse: A Guide to Equine Acupressure, Acu-Dog: A Guide to Canine Acupressure, & Acu-Cat: A Guide to Feline Acupressure. Amy attended the International Institute of Chinese Medicine and the Acupressure Institute in California. She is widely published and teaches worldwide.

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SADDLERY – CLOTHING – EQUIPMENT

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VETERINARY

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