EQUINE NEWS And Trade Services Directory Volume 6 Issue 1 - AUTUMN 2014

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Straight from the Horse’s Mouth Volume 6. Issue 1.

Autumn 2014

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Contents

Inside this Issue About the Cover

This beautiful image was captured in the Dorrigo area of New South Wales by Ellen Kiedge of Still Free Photography who has a special interest in wild horses.

Give That Immune System A Boost

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Abscesses A Misunderstood Phenomena

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Rearing: Where does it start and how to stop it

You can find many more lovely photos taken

by Ellen on Still Free Photography Facebook page as well as on her website www,stillfreephotography.com.au

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Our feature article is REARING - Where does it Start and How to Stop it written and kindly contributed by Mark Langley (Equine Ability) who has shared his knowledge and wisdom from experiences with this problem. It starts on Page 10 and offers some safety tips to avoid further danger when dealing with horses that rear.

We also have an article by Amy Snow and Nancy Zidonis from Tallgrass Animal Acupressure Institute discussing the horses immune system and offering some acupressure techniques that may be used at home. These ladies will be in Australia holding a course at Duralong NSW Central Coast in May, details can be found on Page 6.

There is more information on the horses hoof from Claudia Garner of Equine Soundness helping us to understand about horses suffering from hoof abcesses and how to help them through it.

Don't miss reading Part 2 of the Equine Lyme Disease article and also Part 2 of Mouthing the Horse is included in this issue.

Anybody who missed the previous Summer Issue of Equine News which contained Part 1 of both these 2 part articles can read them online at www.equinenews.com.au Kerrie & Jo

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Equine Lyme Disease Part 2

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Mouthing the Horse Part 2

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Area Map

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Coming Events

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The Way of the Horse Challenge

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Feed Balancers

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Service Directory

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Give That Immune system

A boost

By Amy Snow & Nancy Zidonis

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efore people knew what a germ was, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) doctors in ancient times knew that the human and animal body needed to defend itself from exterior pathogens. They understood when the vital energy that animates all living beings, called “chi” (also seen as Qi and Ki), is weak the body is vulnerable and not balanced. If this condition remains for any length of time, the odds are the human or animal will become ill.

The Chinese medicine concept of the health of the immune system makes a lot of sense. In TCM there's Defensive, or Protective Chi, and in Chinese is known as Wei Chi, which is created and circulated by the Lung and flows just beneath the skin. This type of chi is responsible for keeping environmental elements from invading the body. When wind, cold, dampness, and heat break through the body's defensive barrier, the body becomes imbalanced and thus susceptible to illness. Supporting Defensive Chi is considered key in the body's ability to function properly.

There are other ways in which the horse's immune system can become weak such as overwork, poor diet, not enough exercise, and emotional stress. The horse's immune system must be strong enough to withstand internal and external pathogens. Internal pathogens can take the form of being socially isolated or being in a paddock with an aggressive horse – anything that disrupts your horse's capacity to be in a good frame of mind.

Good nutrition and exercise are absolutely essential to maintaining a strong immune system.

Horses in the Wild

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orses in the wild know how to acquire what they need to have a robust immune system. They're exposed to the elements every minute of their lives. Their natural Defensive Chi automatically builds by virtue of exposure and functions to protect them. The boss mare knows where to find the best forage and herbs for the herd to ingest. Part of the mare's job is to maintain peace within the herd to minimize emotional stress. And, horses in the wild travel from 20-40 kilometers in a single day keeping their bodies well-toned. Their survival is completely dependent on the strength of their immune system.

Domesticated horses are dependent on how well we, as their guardians, can replicate a natural equine lifestyle. As close as we try to come to our horse's needs for exercise, proper nutrition, exposure to the elements, and suitable social interaction it can't match the wild horse experience.

We have to seek other resources to support our horses' immune system.

Acupressure is an excellent method of enhancing and maintaining your horse's immune system.

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Acupressure Session

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cupressure is based on Traditional Chinese Medicine. The intent of an acupressure session is to balance chi, life-promoting energy, so that chi and blood can flow harmoniously to nourish the internal organs and tissues of the horse's body. When the body is balanced and chi is performing optimally, the horse's immune system is defending his body internally and externally.

There are energetic pathways, according to TCM, which run just between the horse's skin and muscles called “meridians.” Along these meridians there are pools of energy, called “acupoints,” that we can stimulate to help create the smooth and harmonious passage of chi and blood throughout the entire meridian network. During an acupressure session you can influence the flow of energy and nutrients that nourish your horse's body and promote balance.

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Each acupoint affects the horse's body differently. There are specific acupoints you can use to boost and maintain your horse's immune system. The “Immune System Balancing” chart accompanying this article provides you with a way to help you horse stay health and perform at his best because his immune system is doing its job.

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Lateral

Remember: your horse has two sides - stimulate the acupoints on both the right and left side of your horse.

Medial

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Lateral

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Location

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At the back edge of the scapula, about 3 inches lateral to the dorsal midline

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On the lateral side of the elbow.

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Lateral aspect of the hind leg, one finger width from the tibial and head of the fibula.

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Give that Immune System a Boost continued...

About the Authors...

Hand Techniques

Nancy Zidonis and Amy Snow are the authors of: Acu-Horse: A Guide to Equine Acupressure, Acu-Dog: A Guide to Canine Acupressure, and, Acu-Cat: A Guide to Feline Acupressure. They founded Tallgrass offering books, manuals, DVDs, Apps for mobile devices, and meridian charts. Tallgrass also provides hands-on and online training courses worldwide including a 300-hour Practitioner Certification Programme.

There are two basic techniques of stimulating acupoints: Thumb Technique and Two-Finger Technique.

Thumb Technique Place the soft tip of your thumb on the acupoint gently and count to 30 very slowly then move to the next point.

The Thumb Technique works best on the horse's trunk and neck.

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Place your middle finger on top of your index finger to create a little tent. Then lightly put the soft tip of your index finger on the acupoint and count to 30 slowly. This technique is good for working on the lower extremities because the legs are harder to reach.................................

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While one hand is performing the point work, your other hand should be resting comfortably on the horse's body. Your horse may have some energetic releases during the acupressure session that lets you know that energy is moving in his body and he is benefitting from the session. A release can be: stretching his neck, yawning, licking, breathing out dramatically, shaking, rolling, or even falling asleep.

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Abscesses A Misunderstood Phenomena If you've been around horses long enough, you've probably experienced the anguish of finding out your horse has an abscess. You've been met with much conflicting advice and information, too.

First and foremost -what is an abscess? It is the way a hoof rids itself of dead cells and damaged tissue caused by trauma to the internal structures of the hoof. Much like a boil or pimple, pus forms and festers and sooner or later, out it comes. It can burst through the coronet, the sole, the bulbs, the frog or wherever it finds the easiest path, usually where two tissues of different density meet.

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Sole abscess before treatment.

Coronet abscess.

Here's where the conflict comes in though. Conventional sources tend to believe that abscesses form when foreign material gains entry to the hoof capsule via a widened white line or penetration of the sole by a sharp object. And sometimes this is the case. This may occur when a horse gets a thorn, nail or other sharp object stuck in his sole. But this has been a pretty rare occurrence. Far more commonly, abscesses are the result of damage to the sensitive corium WITHOUT penetration of a foreign object.

This damage could be caused by solar bruises, pressure through contraction, shoeing with or without clips, or incorrect bone alignment.

Here’s an example: Your horse has been shod for 5 years and has contracted heels but is otherwise pretty sound. Somehow you hear of the barefoot movement and decide to pull your horse's shoes and go barefoot right away for optimum horse health. You trim your horse's feet with the assistance of a Hoofcare Provider and afterwards he has fabulous hoof mechanism. Very proud of yourself indeed, you pat yourself on the back for doing such a great job.

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But, a week or two later your previously sound horse greets you at his gate with a very ouchy right front and an obvious reluctance to walk. Upon further investigation, you notice his hoof is very warm to the touch and he has a slight digital pulse. Now what do you do? Put the shoes back on? Stick him in a stall? Panic? Dig a very large hole in his sole with a hoof knife? Pour chemicals on his hoof and give him lots of bute? I would recommend none of the above.

What you should do is the exact opposite. Understand that during the 5 years your horse was shod, damage has occurred inside the hoof and until now the hoof did not have enough circulation to expel it. Your horse needs continued freedom of movement, frequent correct trimming and daily exposure of the hooves to water just as he always has. And to help him out with getting rid of the yucky stuff and keep things clean, soak his hoof for 30 minutes a day in a solution of apple cider vinegar and water. (About 3 tbs. to a hoof boot of water).

Sole abscess after treatment.

Coronet abscess a few weeks later: hoof wall has grown down.

Within a few days he should be feeling better and you'll probably find an exit hole either in the sole or the coronet, don't be too impatient though a really big abscess might take as long as a week to burst (sometimes even longer).

You also may help this process along with giving one dose of the homeopathic remedy Hepar Sulfur 30C. This remedy helps to speed up the abscess resolve. After the abscess has broken through, Arnica Montana in 30C and 200C for the trauma to tissue and Hypericum 30C and 200C for nerve pain may help. It is important that the horse is able to move through the entire process.

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Rearing: Where does it start & how to stop it Article by Mark Langley

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I did some ground work with her, she was a little cold backed with the saddle but she was just a reasonably small filly that was in good condition. It was obvious that she hadn't had a bit in her mouth for quite a long time and was uncomfortable with it. Once I was up on her, I gently reached down with one rein just to tilt her head slightly and put a very small amount of pressure on her mouth. The next thing I knew I was crawling out from underneath her on the ground.

In a lot of cases, horses go up and get pulled over because there is no release of pressure but this mare had just a touch of her rein and the first jump was enough to keep her going all the way over. This is the only time that I have ever seen a horse react this quickly and I think it is the only time that I ever will.

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Since starting many hundreds of horses and horses that have had very limited handling or understanding of pressure, there have been a few that have come along that have had a tendency to go up as their first resort, as oppose to their last resort. If rearing is their first resort, introducing pressure correctly will curb it to become a thing of the past, never to be done again. If however, rearing is the horse's last resort, it could have been avoided and comes down to bad management.

Rearing can most often be prevented through a simple release of tension.

We really have a tendency to trap our horses when we ride. I've seen many people grab for the reins as soon as their horse becomes anxious or wants to be somewhere else, trapping them in the process. If we ride down an arena fence and our horse leans away from the fence, we instantly push it back into the fence; if the corner comes up and our horse tries to cut it, we trap it into the corner to say it has to go there. Or if we are riding up to a gully or something that our horse is trying to tell us that it is frightened of, we kick it up further. If our horse tries to go left we trap it with the right rein and pull it right. Our horse tries to escape right and we pull it left. Our horse still feels uncomfortable with the gully so it tries to go backwards – we respond by trapping it with our legs to go forwards.

Suddenly with all the doors closed, and having no time to understand what is in front of it, the only way out is the door that we haven't managed to close: up.

Similarly, when we are teaching our horse to back up, rears can happen from a sense of being trapped. Say your horse is really having trouble thinking about where it's back feet are and where to place them in reverse.

Backing up takes a lot of concentration. Your horse becomes unsure on its feet. There is confusion and because of consistent backward pressure, it hasn't got the mental space to think about its feet. With the constant pressure coming from the front or pushing on the horses face, or the constant squeeze of the legs, and without having the room to think about its feet, the only option is to jump sideways or go up.

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The application of pressure is what's important.

The common saying around horses “pressure and release”, usually has the most emphasis on release.

I do believe that the release is extremely important showing horses when they have done the right thing is essential to horsemanship. But what I think is far more important is the application of pressure. It is the first application of pressure that sets up the train of thought which in turn leads to consequences and movements that we then have to train with. If you ask different people the same question, your tone of voice can determine the answer they give. It's how you push the stick, it's how you jam the spur - it's that initial pressure that will determine how a horse finds the answer, not the release.

The release is the reward that confirms the answer. The pressure is the guide. Used incorrectly, it will cause blocks and stiffness. So use your reins in the right way - too much pressure too quickly can cause an evasive reaction.

Notice and acknowledge the tension that we create and work on releasing it to create a relaxed horse.

When we work with horses, training or trail riding, we create tension that would not have been there had our horse been left grazing or camping under a tree. It is very important when we are working with horses to notice and acknowledge the tension that we have created and to work on releasing it to create a relaxed horse.................................................................

So if you are walking along and a gully comes up and you know your horse becomes anxious and

wants to go left, don't trap the tension with your right rein, release it with your left rein - turn left - and then in a few seconds, you will be facing the gully again and your horse will have another take. Your horse didn't get away with anything by you allowing it to go left because it is still back to square one, looking at the gully. But you have diffused some of the tension. Give your horse plenty of time to look. Reward any tries (a sniff; a step; a lean; a look) in the right direction with time and no pressure. Horses can evaluate and make decisions much better when pressure is not applied.

If your horse is habitually quick to rear and doesn’t think left or right because it uses rearing as a way out then before your horse has a chance to go back or up, divert the tension by picking up a rein and turning your horse on its comfortable side. Remember, when a horse rears, it is escaping from something. Most horses have a stronger side and a tendency under pressure to escape or go through one preferred eye. It is good to know which side this comfortable side is. (To find out, trot your horse around and whichever side it trots better on will be its good side).................................................................................................

With horses that habitually rear under saddle, my advice is to get off and walk home because it is so dangerous. If you are not understanding why your horse is doing it, try to get some professional help.

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Rearing continued...

Pulling and rearing horses need more education and softening A common rear is when horses get a fright, pull back and rear or perhaps they don't want to go somewhere and they pull back to the lead rope pressure being applied to their poll. Horses that pull back or that try to rear when being led generally need more training and understanding of the true meaning of leading and softening and focussing with pressure.

Remember, a very important thing that I try to tell everyone is that when you leave a horse alone, tied up to a post the only comfort or friend that it has is the lead rope and halter. So next time think wisely about what you do with your lead rope and halter because they will be there to guide them when you are not. A halter and a lead rope are not trainers; only tools. Only tie a horse up once it understands lead pressure.

In the case of a horse rearing on a lead rope, there are many exercises that you can do to get your horse soft. Every time you lead it, slightly challenge it - lead it at different speeds so that your horse is happy to go with the rope whenever the weight picks up.

Lowering the poll and getting your horse to lower from poll pressure regularly to build a habit is really good. Look for lateral roundness when your horse is following the rope, i.e. looking through the lead when you walk a circle, not elsewhere.

If your horse rears when you are leading it and you keep pulling, you are very likely to cause it to rear over backwards. The best thing that you can do is to allow the rope to go with your horse and quickly manoeuvre yourself to the nearest side of your horse's head. Have at least 2m of rope between you and your horse.

As your horse comes down (not before), take the rope and walk off in the direction that is 900 to your horse's eye. This off-balances them from the original brace and direction that they reared. It is important that you keep moving, keep focussed on a new direction and busily walk there. If your horse continues to rear, keep doing this. Timing is important in this. Pulling too early can cause your horse to go over backwards; pulling too late may give you less strength (the horse has re-braced). Just before the front feet hit the ground is when you want to pull in a new direction and pretend that it never happened. I now believe that as a trainer, it is bad management to let any horse rear over and unacceptable to let a horse rear over more than once, no matter how extreme the horse.

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Riding a Rear If your horse has already started to rear, and has elevated as you are riding it, the best thing to do is to learn forward and keep your weight as close to your horse as you can. Be prepared at all times to slide off to one side. Do not have any pressure on the reins. Keeping on pulling could pull your horse over. As soon as your horse starts to fall forward and you feel the momentum going down, smoothly pick up the rein on the side that your horse turns best on, and as soon as its feet touch down take it off on a circle. Keep your horse moving forward - don't necessarily shut it down.

When your horse starts to connect with you in a small circle and it starts to soften, allow the circle to increase and ride it out on a loose rein. It is much better if you can catch your horse and release the tension in a nice forward soft circle before your horse elevates. Aim to even your horse on both sides in training but in the case of rearing, the quick connection is the safe option. Once our horse softens and connects with us again then we can ride it on the other rein.

About the Author - Mark Langley (Equine Ability) Practically minded, Mark is paramount that horsemanship has to make sense to horses and his ability to ride them; and that it is all presented in a way which minimises stress on both parties. Working from only one round yard before riding young horses straight out on his 500 acre property, mostly by himself, has meant his methods have been crucial. Intrigued and inspired by the reliability, advancement and softness that can be made when horses are presented education in the right way.

The hind quarter is the big power house in a rear. There are exercises that you can teach your horse, like stepping the hind quarters across in either direction. Shoulders are equally important and should be light and controllable also. When you can control the direction of the hindquarters you can often diffuse the power before the rear happens.

Commonly, people use one rein to shut a horse down. In most horses though, rearing happens because they want to be elsewhere. Shutting them down with one rein may only bottle up the pressure; or in the case that they don't want to leave the yards, shutting down just rewards the rear.

So keep your horse moving and give it other outlets until your horse relaxes and connects back to you - use changes of direction of energy in small relaxed spirals and serpentines, only using one rein at a time until they relax. Standing and relaxing with them will also help, but only when they find it. Some will find stand and relax quickly, others will take time.

More foundation will create more tools and you will at some stage be able to use two reins to connect with and soften your horse's mind. Rearing will by then hopefully be a thing of the past.

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Mark has progressed his horsemanship to one which puts trust and understanding (from both the rider and the horse) at the forefront of his philosophy. Whilst he still trains and educates horses full time, Mark is now dedicated in teaching people his knowledge. His clinics show how to build mental and physical suppleness through kind and effective training principles for a foundation that is relevant to all riders, whether they are just beginners or performance riders.

One of Mark's main beliefs is that no matter how hard the task seems, he is not there as a trainer, but as a helper.

Mark's popular horsemanship clinics are littered with his insightful and often humorous experiences from starting and educating hundreds of horses, many of them wild, giving listeners a unique insight into horse's behaviour and why some methods work better than others.

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Whereas the patented WTP encased joint design prevents the arms folding down, preventing pain to the roof, tongue and bars.

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Lyme

Equine Lyme Disease Part 2.

In the last issue of Equine News, the article, 'Owner's Journey', described my experience in dealing with a possible case of Equine Lyme. With the endorsement of my equine vet, Dr. Oliver Liyou from Equine Veterinary and Dental Services, we continue the discussion to provide readers with basic knowledge about the nature of the disease, including the symptoms, the diagnosis and the treatment options.

It's now been 3 months since we finished the course of antibiotics on my mare. Did it work? I have seen great changes in her temperament. She is more interested in the world, coming up often for a scratch or a carrot. She is no longer jumpy, even under windy conditions. She has been free of stiffness and leg swelling. She is no longer touchy around the sides of her face.

She is comfortable when I groom her near side.

Will she stay free of the symptoms over time? This will depend on whether the antibiotics reduced the bacterial burden enough for her own immunity to deal with the rest, and whether she is re-infected again in the future.

As a responsible horse owner, I owe it to my mare to take care of her. She has endured twice daily administration of antibiotics over 6 weeks without a fuss, which I am grateful for. She is now back to her sweet self. Our journey to date has been worth every step of the way.

How do horses get Lyme?

Equine Lyme is a tick-borne disease, transmitted to horses from biting ticks that carry the B. burgdorferi (B. burgdorferi) bacteria. Not all ticks, however, are carriers of B. burgdorferi.

In North America, where Lyme disease was first discovered, deer ticks have been identified as the primary transmitters of Equine Lyme. Other tick species have been identified as transmitters of Lyme in Europe and Eurasia. In Australia, the lack of research makes it difficult to identify the exact tick species responsible. For now, the most plausible carrier in Australia is thought to be Ixodes holocyclus, commonly known as the paralysis tick.

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More fundamentally, the research to identify and isolate the existence of Australian-specific B. burgdorferi or other possible causative agents thought to produce clinical symptoms of Lyme have unfortunately been sporadic. Needless to say, there are many more studies required before we can pinpoint which tick, and what bacteria, causes clinical symptoms associated with Equine Lyme.

In the past, most human cases of Lyme in Australia were contracted while visiting tick-endemic areas overseas. There appears, however, to be an increasing number of Lyme cases for those who have never stepped overseas. Extrapolating this to the horse means that we must stay alert to its possibility, especially for those that are kept in tick-endemic areas along the Eastern coast of Australia.

What are the symptoms?

Only 10% of horses infected with B. burgdorferi ever show clinical symptoms of Equine Lyme. When they do, however, they mimic the symptoms of more commonly encountered horse trauma/ailments.

These include: -

low grade fever lethargy stiffness and lameness joint /limb swelling laminitis muscle tenderness

- loss of co-ordination - sensitivity to touch - noticeable behavioral changes e.g. disinterest, extreme tension - uveitis - other neurological dysfunctions

While each symptom may initially invite conventional diagnosis and treatment, the horse will eventually present with multiple new and recurring symptoms. This then alerts owners and vets to review the horse's health history to determine whether it could be Equine Lyme, amongst other less encountered diseases (refer to article, 'Owner's Journey', page. 19 in Equine News Volume 5 Issue 4) .

When Equine Lyme is caught early, the prospect of full recovery is good. It is, however, still prudent to eliminate other major possibilities in a timely way, to prevent putting your horse through an unnecessary course of treatment.

Are there tests to determine if your horse is suffering from Equine Lyme?

After deciding that the symptoms may possibly point to Equine Lyme, the next step is to get some tests done. While it is more definitive to get a culture of B. burgdorferi from an infected tissue sample or do a Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) of B. burgdorferi DNA from a sample of synovial fluid or cerebrospinal fluid, the effort and costs involved are often considered prohibitive. As such, the most widely used method is to draw blood, and test for antibodies specific to B. burgdorferi.

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Below, we briefly introduce 3 established antibody tests for Equine Lyme.

1. Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) C-6 test This tests for C-6 peptide, produced only in the active presence of B. burgdorferi. As it does not base its result on 'memory' cells that remain in the horse's blood serum long after the bacteria are killed, it is a good indicator of current infection. Moreover, the test is sensitive to all known strains of Borrelia, including the North American and European strains.

This test is offered through different labs, including IDEXX. 2. Lyme Multiplex Test Like the ELISA C-6, this is another test that has shown to have high accuracy and specificity, with the added advantages that it can detect an early onset of equine lyme and provide information on the stage of infection. This test can also be performed on cerebrospinal fluid of horses to detect neuroborreliosis (infection of the central nervous system by Borrelia). This test is only offered through the Animal Health Diagnostics Centre at Cornell University (USA).

2. Both tests are negative or equivocal If both tests are negative, but your horse suffers from Lyme-like symptoms, this is where you need to stop and think again about your horse's case history. If you are satisfied that you have faithfully gone and eliminated other major possibilities that may explain your horse's symptoms, you may still decide to forge ahead with treatment.

This is because B. burgdorferi are able to cheat the nature of your horse's immunity by converting their physical form and hiding in hard-to-detect locations of the body, preferring to house themselves in the collagens and the nervous system rather than in the blood stream. Moreover, if your horse is generally unwell and is suffering from low immunity, there will be less antibodies to detect in the blood. But this does not mean that your horse does not have Equine Lyme.

On the other hand, if you have one negative and one equivocal result (or two equivocals), you may want to retest within a specific amount of time as suggested by the laboratories.

3. One test is positive and one is negative or equivocal

3. The Western Blot/ Immunoblot Test The golden standard in human lyme cases is to undertake one ELISA test, and if positive, confirm via the Western Blot test. This two-step process is mainly to eradicate a false positive based on the older generation of ELISA tests. The chance of a false positive, however, is now greatly minimised under the ELISA C-6 test. Still, the Western Blot captures the greatest array of antibodies produced against all possible recombinant antigens of Borrelia, so it is worth a consideration.

It must be noted that all the above tests come with their own limitations.

The reader is encouraged to do their own research and consult with their vets before deciding on which tests to undertake. The ideal is to do two different tests on the same sample to provide better confidence and insight.

After the above discussion, the reader is hopefully well equipped to tackle this possibility. Again, it is important to revisit your horse's health history to make sure you have eliminated other more common possibilities prior to making the decision to treat your horse for Equine Lyme.

As discussed, you may choose to re-test based on an equivocal result. If you are, however, satisfied that you have done enough to eliminate the other more common possibilities, you may decide to go ahead with the treatment based on one positive test. The response to treatment will then help to confirm the diagnosis.

In summary, regardless of the outcome of the blood tests, one's decision to treat for Equine Lyme should ultimately be based on the symptoms and the quality of your process in eliminating the more familiar afflictions.

The current thinking is to send blood samples to the US for testing, where the industry for Lyme testing is better established. To book in for the above tests, you will need your vet to contact an IDEXX or an equivalent representative to arrange for sending the samples overseas. Your vet will also need to check how the blood should be spun, kept and handled prior to their sending to preserve biological integrity.

While human lyme cases have myriads of antibiotics to choose from, there are only a few used to administer to horses.

These include:

Be prepared to wait at least 2 weeks before the results come back.

1. Oxytetracycline

So you have the test results.

What does it mean?

The probability of a successful treatment is a planned affair, one that you will need to discuss with your vet. When planning, it is important to understand: a) how long your horse may have been possibly exposed to Equine Lyme; b) the nature of B. burgdorferi; and c) pragmatic considerations, such as costs. The three are considered below:

Let's assume you have undertaken any 2 of the above tests. For each, there are three possible outcomes: Positive, Negative or Equivocal (borderline). The intricacies associated with each test are important to consider, but when combining the results across 2 tests, the following 'big picture' analysis may help.

1. Both tests are positive If the results are both positive, and assuming that the symptoms strongly indicate Equine Lyme, there is a good chance that your horse has B. burgdorferi in its system. But‌..

If you have not done the necessary task of eliminating the more obvious possibilities other than Equine Lyme prior to the antibody tests, the diagnosis is a little tricky. This is because studies in the US found that up to 75% of horses living in tick endemic regions tested positive for lyme antibodies, but never shown any symptoms associated with Equine Lyme.

Moreover, laboratory tests where they purposefully infected horses did not achieve the expected symptoms associated with Equine Lyme.

It is possible, therefore, to have a horse that tests positive to Borrelia and shows clinical symptoms suggestive of Equine Lyme, yet be suffering from a different ailment altogether.

Suffice to say, it is important to go through a timely process to eliminate other major possible causes first, so that you will not be putting your horse through the hardship of unnecessary treatment.

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What are the treatment options?

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A) The length of exposure to Equine Lyme: The more chronic the infection, the more one must anticipate the necessity of prolonged or repeat/phased treatments to ensure the eradication of B. burgdorferi. Studies suggest that a chronic stage is not necessarily defined by the volume of B. burgdorferi in the system, but the extent to which the bacteria becomes better adapted at reading and figuring out ways to hide from the horse's immunity over time. By reviewing your horse's symptoms, you and your vet will need to figure out where the bacteria could be hiding, and use antibiotics that is known to penetrate. It is prudent to note that prolonged exposure may result in autoimmune disorders, further complicating the road to recovery.

B) The nature of B. burgdorferi B. burgdorferi belong to the bacterial family of spirochetes. It is well documented that spirochetes are able to change from one form to another, pending environmental conditions. B. burgdorferi are known to morph into at least 3 different forms. They can remain in their active motile form, or decide to form cysts and lay dormant for a while. While the cyst form can be targeted using certain antibiotics, recent research has shown that B. burgdorferi can even form a colony and 'blanket' themselves from the immune system and protect themselves against unfriendly environmental conditions. When in blanket form, they appear to be less susceptible to available antibiotics. Understanding how B. burgdorferi may behave in your horses's body will not only help map out the type of antibiotics to use, but also their phasing.

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C) A dash of Pragmatism It is also necessary to entertain more pragmatic considerations, such as costs, and tailor the treatment accordingly. For example, antibiotics that need to be intravenously administered may require a daily vet visit, or else you may need to take your horse into a clinic. It will cost more than administering oral antibiotics your self.

There is no need, however, to get too hung up on taking 'the second best' course of antibiotics if budget does not allow. Despite multiple scientific studies, there is currently no conclusive evidence of THE best course of antibiotics. So it is wise to produce a treatment programme that will have the best chance of follow-through and therefore success.

Although antibiotics are currently the only known medication to directly target B. burgdorferi, experienced practitioners in human lyme cases often administer supporting herbs and supplements during or following treatment.

If we were to draw this practice into the equine world, this may mean considering: - herbs that help boost immunity, such as rose hips, nettles and samento; - use of complementary treatment following the course of antibiotics, like colloidal silver; - Protexin or equivalent to replace the digestive bacteria after a course of antibiotics; and - joint supplements, especially when there is an ongoing inflammatory reaction to B. burgdorferi.

The above are just a starting list of options, and there are probably many more. Readers are encouraged to do their own research and make informed decisions in discussion with their vets, making sure that any supporting treatments do not interfere with the effects of the antibiotics.

Along with Lyme disease, co-infection is also possible.

These include Babesiosis, Bartonella, and Ehrlichia. There may be overlapping symptoms to Lyme disease, so if treatment for Lyme shows very little improvement despite a positive blood test, there is a definite cause to see if coinfection is present, or you may decide to be proactive and get them tested at the same time as Lyme.

How can we avoid tick-borne infection?

While there is no way we can totally eradicate ticks due to the number of wildlife here in Australia, it is possible to minimise the chances of your horse getting Equine Lyme. As there is no commercial vaccine against ticks for horses, daily checks for ticks and their removal, as well as the use of rugs and insecticide, are recommended. One may also consider feed, such as garlic, that are traditionally thought to help repel insects.

Daily checks are probably the most important in stopping Equine Lyme in its tracks, and in high tick season, a twice daily check is recommended. Ticks can be found almost anywhere, but they are often found buried around the nostrils, at the poll, along the mane, under the jaws, around the breast/armpit area, between the thighs, and on top of or beneath the tail.

While the adult ticks are large enough to detect while grooming and therefore remove promptly, the younger ticks are often very small and hard to detect. To become adults, ticks go through larvae and nymph stage. At each stage, they require a blood meal, and should they ingest the blood of a mammal infected with B. burgdorferi, they become carriers of Equine Lyme. The stage of ticks we need to watch for, therefore, is nymph stage onwards.

Nymphs, however, are only 2mm in size when unfed and despite being present en mass, they are sometimes hard to detect on the horse's body. To try and detect a nymph, run your hands over the horse's body to feel for tiny raised bumps on the skin. If you part the hairs on the raised area, you may find a young tick in the middle.

During removal, the goal is to minimise trauma to the tick's body, and a fine blunt-end tweezer, or a purpose-made tick removal tool may come in useful. To find out more about options on removing ticks and also how to deter ticks, I encourage readers to refer to an article on page 8 of the recent Hoofbeats Magazine, Vol 35 No 5.

Conclusion If you suspect your horse is suffering from Equine Lyme, there is no need to despair. Managing Equine Lyme disease is not any different to managing other trauma or illnesses your horse may come across during its life. While the disease itself is not commonly diagnosed in Australia, it is one that promises full recovery if detected early.

Remember that horses rely on us to provide care. Keep your equine friends tick free and enjoy their friendship!

About the Author - Cherry Kawamoto (BSc) Cherry recently moved back from Singapore to set up MF Equestrian, a boutique training facility in Nana Glen catering to young horses and riders.

For more information please contact Cherry on mfequestrian88@gmail.com.

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MOUTHING A HORSE

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art 1 of this series discussed the process of using a single long rein and Part 2 advances into long-reining with two reins. This set of exercises will help teach the horse to travel in a soft frame and aid in developing its transitions and stop.

Once confidence is achieved with the one rein exercises, it is time to move to the next level using two.

As before, these exercises are performed in a round yard and the equipment needed includes; two long reins that are 10mm thickness and 8m long, a driving whip, driving roller and a full mouth bit-large D ring or sleeve ring and preferably with a 5/8" thickness mouthpiece. To begin with, the reins need to be set up by running each long rein through the ring at the bottom of the roller, and then being attached to the bit.

Both reins are set up in the same fashion on either side of the horse.

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MOUTHING A HORSE WALKING WITH LIGHT CONTACT

The first step with the two reins is to teach the horse to walk with light contact.

Initially the handler stands to the left side of the horse and behind their drive line.

There are three positions the handler can be in: one is directly behind the drive line in the center of the circle, secondly is at the three quarter position - which is to the center of the circle towards the hindquarter and the last position is directly behind the horse but keeping a safe distance to ensure you are out of danger if the horse kicks out ; from here one rein is held in each hand with the outside (right) rein running behind the horse just above the hocks with the right hand also holding the driving whip. If the horse initially is nervous of the second rein behind him refer to our Long Reining DVD to desensitize him. The handler is In the three quarter position that is mentioned above and moving with the horse to ensure the handler does not get in front of the horses drive line which will make the horse stop and face up to the owner.

The horse is then asked to move forward with a voice cue while the whip is used to reinforce the voice cue.

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ASKING FOR A STOP AND CHANGE OF DIRECTION Once the horse has been asked to move off it may attempt to turn to either side as it tries to relate what is being asked of it to the previous one rein exercises. If this happens, the horse needs to be driven forward around the circle with the reins being used to guide it’s direction. Once it’s moving freely around the circle at a walk the handler can ask the horse to stop by applying even pressure to both reins, saying "whoa" and relaxing their body language. When the horse has stopped a constant pressure is maintained on the reins until it has softened into a frame that the handler is happy with.

The horse can then be approached at its shoulder, a hold taken of the reins at its chest as it is asked to soften by slight pressure towards its chest, then rewarded with a pat when soft. This exercise needs to be repeated multiple times on this side, until the horse has a firm understanding of what is being asked of it, before changing direction.

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To change directions the horse is asked to come off the fence with the guidance of the inside rein and is then turned into the fence with the outside rein (picture 1) before being driven forward with the whip, which should be changed into the outside (now left) hand - in the opposite direction - back onto the circle (picture 2). From here, the exercise is again repeated until the handler is confident the horse understands what is expected of it.

WORKING IN A FRAME It is then time to begin asking the horse for a soft frame at the walk. This is achieved by first asking the horse to walk off as previously practiced and then, once it is walking, the contact on the reins needs to be taken up as the horse is driven forward with the whip, into the contact.

The whip cue will need to be modified according to the horse's temperament and sensitivity. Once the horse is walking with a soft frame it is then asked to stop with the voice command and body language, all the while maintaining the constant rein pressure. When stopped and standing softly and patiently in frame, the reins are then released and the horse is rewarded. This exercise is again repeated from both sides until the horse is able to walk softly in a frame and stop while maintaining the same frame.

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It is now time to move into a trot. With the horse walking in a soft frame it is asked to move into a trot by using a voice command and the whip to reinforce this. The rein pressure is kept even and constant to encourage the horse into a soft frame. Once it is travelling at an even trot with a soft frame it is asked to stop, as previously practiced. As the horse becomes more confident and consistent with maintaining this frame, work can begin on its transitions.

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Agricultural Shows 2014 All dates are subject to change

e APRIL f NSW PH: 02 9879 6777 4-5 Camden Show Soc. Inc. 4-5 Moree Show Soc. 4-5 Muswellbrook Upper Hunter 4-5 Gloucester A H & P Assn. Inc. 10-23 Sydney Royal Easter Show 21 Jerrawa Show Soc. 25- 26 Narrabri Show Soc. Inc. 25-26 Stroud Show Assn. Inc. 25 Wauchope Show Soc. Ltd. 29-30 Kempsey. Cnt. North Coast National Agricultural Society Limited QLD PH: 07 3252 1603 5 Goombungee - Harden 11-12 Nanango 11 -12 Dalby 12 Dirranbandi 12 Gayndah 14-15 Wandoan 19 Mt. Perry 19 Marlborough 26-27 Monto 26 Tambo 27 The Caves VIC PH: 03 9281 7467 15 Victorian Pig Fair 21 Glengarry Carnival & Agricultural Society

e MAY f NSW PH: 02 9879 6777 2-4 Gunnedah Show Soc. Inc. 2-3 Macksville. Nambucca River Agric. Assn. Ltd. 2-4 Bathurst A H & P Assn. Inc. 2-3 Bonalbo Show Soc. Inc. 3-4 Gosford Regional Show 4 Woodenbong Soc. Inc. 6-7 Maclean Show Soc. Inc. 8-10 Warialda P & A Assn. Inc. 9-10 Grafton. Clarence P & A Society Ltd. 9-11 Hawkesbury Dist. Agric. Assn. 10-11 Orange Show Soc. Inc. 10 Bourke P & A Assn. Inc. 10-11 Walgett Show Society Inc. 13 Yeoval P A & H Soc. Inc. 16-18 Wee Waa Show Soc. Inc. 16-17 Cobar Show Soc. Inc. 16-18 Coffs Harbour Show Soc. Inc. 17 Wellington Show Soc. Inc. 17-18 St Ives. Northern Suburbs A & H Soc. Inc. 18-19 Nyngan Show Soc. Inc. 20-21 Gilgandra Show Soc. Inc. 23-25 Dubbo Show Soc. Inc. 24-25 Bellinger River Agric. Soc. Ltd. 27-28 Coonamble Show Soc. Inc. 31 Gulargambone Show Soc. Inc. 31-1st June Bulli Show Soc. Inc. QLD PH: 07 3252 1603 2-3 Marburg 2-3 Goondiwindi 2-3 Wallumbilla 3-4 Barcoo (Blackall) 3-4 Kingaroy 3-4 Rocklea 4 Eidsvold 4 St George 5-6 Taroom 8-10 Roma 9-10 Kilcoy 9-10 Mundubbera 9-10 Barcaldine 10 Baralaba 10 Crows Nest 12-13 Mitchell 12-13 Theodore 15-17 Gympie 15-17 Charleville 16-17 Longreach 16-17 Callide Valley ( Biloela) 16-17 Boonah 16-18 Ipswich 16-18 Brookfield 17-18 Biggenden 17 Blackbutt 20-21 Alpha 20 Miles 23-24 Fraser Coast ( Maryborough ) 23-24 Capella 23-24 Chinchilla 23-24 Esk 24 Cunnamulla 24 Isis District ( Childers ) 24 Isisford 27-28 Clermont 28-30 Bundaberg 30-31 Lowood 30-31 Maleny 30-31 Springsure 30-1st June Hughenden 31 Ridgelands 31 Landsborough ( Muttaburra ) 31-1st June Gin Gin VIC PH: 03 9281 7467 9-10 East Gippsland Field Days

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the annual bushmans pub ride 10 & 11 May at Leyburn 2014

Horse ride Sat 10 May: horse riders must sign in by 7am Starts at 7:30am on Saturday morning heading out to the never ending bush trails of National Forest full of wild life and nature. We will stop at Leyburn Pub in time for all the entertainment including: whip cracking comp, kids sprint races, Ute Show and live band!

Horse ride Sun 11 May: we will be riding out again

on a different path with a recovery breakfast, everyone from all over is welcome to join for the big muster. Food and drinks will be available on site and will be organised by the local Fire Brigade Captain Trevor and his team. ALL donations will be appreciated!!

Town centre of Leyburn - Don’t forget to bring your swags - Details on Facebook Live Band! - Dave & Amanda Faulkner - Get a little drive in your Country Adults: 2 Day Ride $30 - Children: 2 Day Ride $20 Utes Entry $10 & $5 each category All points go to Allora Show in June

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All Utes from all over to join for the big Annual Muster: by 10am Judging starts at 1pm

Autumn 2014

Easter Sunday - May 20 9:30am start Dorrigo Show Ground

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APRIL 2014 COMING EVENTS All dates are subject to change

BARREL RACING

26 27

ABHA QLD, SEQ Buckle Series, Speed2Succeed, Gympie Horse & R/Gr. - Ph: Sheree 07 5486 7214 ABHA NSW, Classic Divisional Equitana Qualifier, Turn & Burn Southern Derby, Tumut Ph: 02 69284530

CAMPDRAFT & RODEO

20 25 26-27 26 26

QLD, Einasleigh Rodeo, Points - Ph: Jennifer Wishart 07 4062 5134 NSW, Trangie Campdraft, Points - Ph: Fiona Lander 0400 916 820 NSW, Bingara Care for Kids Junior Campdraft, Points - Ph: Sonia Coombes 02 6724 7147 QLD, Collinsville Rodeo, Points - Ph: Noeleen Birchell 07 4785 6730 NSW, Tumut Rodeo, Points - Ph: Bruce Mc Gruer 02 6944 9194

18-21 26 26

NATIONAL CDE Championships 2014 & Alcoa of Australia National Combined Driving Championships, Dwellingup W.A. - Ph: Rachel Hayes 0431 258 524 National C/Driving Vic Inc, EV Masters Games Harness Show 30 yrs +, WPNEC - Ph: 03 9013 0707 ACDS QLD, Queensland Show Driving Championships, Lowood - Ph: Wendy Petrie 07 4630 8792

18-21 19 25-27 25-27 25-27 26-27

Peel Valley Cutting Cl, Easter Bonanza, Armidale NSW - Ph: Nadean McKenna 02 6777 1116 A.H. Rocky Cutting Cl, Championship & Jackpot Show, Ridgelands S/gr. - Ph: Denis Watson 07 4934 7208 Pioneer Country Quarter Horse Assoc, Championship Show, Swan Hill Vic - Ph: Karen 03 5033 0351 Wild Horse Cutting Inc, Championship Show, Rolleston Sp/gr Qld - Ph: Becky Farquar 07 4984 3193 Southern Qld Cutting Horse Assoc, Championship Show, Kilcoy Qld - Ph: Ray Cooper 02 6679 3652 Big River Cutting Cl Inc, Champ/ship Show, Hawthorne Park, Grafton NSW - Ph: Alan 02 6649 3135

19 20 25-27 25 26

Qld Dressage Riders Sub-Committee, O/Dressage Series, Med - G/Prix Special - Ph: Kate 0427 120 422 Treehaven Equestrian Cl., Peninsula Cup Series 2, Treehaven E/Ctr, Vic - Ph: Marion 0405 285 963 2014 Equestrian Victoria Masters Games, WPNEC, Werribee Vic - Ph: Kirra Burgess 03 9013 0707 Show Horse Qld Anzac Day Show, Park Ridge Showground, Cresmead Qld - Ph: 07 3891 6611 AHA Vic Open Official Dressage Competition, WB Hunter Res, Shepparton Vic - Ph: Sue 0427 608 36

18-21 18-21

Faraway Easter Carnival, 320/120, 2/80,2/40,2/20 - Ph: Sue 0411 407 047 NSW Tooraweenah, 160/80/40/20 7/120/100 - Ph: Sonia Bonham 02 6848 5345

25-27 26-27 26-27 26-27

Sydney International Horse Trials, SIEC, Horsley Park - Ph: Vicki Burgess 02 6757 3887 The Glennie CT, Showman & Show Jumping Comp., S/Gr., Toowoomba Qld - E: lisa.gall@bigpond.com Heytesbury Horse Trials, Organised by EA Vic Branch - Ph: Fiona Hawkes 0409 258 505 North Coast Equestrian Cl., Showjumping Training & Show, Nana Glen NSW - Ph: Narelle 02 6654 3472

17-21 18 22 26-28

ANH, Ken Faulkner, 5 Day Super Camp, Maldon Vic - Ph: Agnes McCormack 03 5439 7397 Mel Fleming Horsemanship, Easter Retreat, “Alchemy Place”, Moonbi NSW - Ph: Mel 02 6760 3857 Mel Fleming Horsemanship, 3 Day Intro/Course, “Alchemy Place”, Moonbi NSW - Ph: Mel 02 6760 3857

20 19-20 26-27

Polo at The Royal Easter Show, Main Arena - www.eastershow.com.au - E: Suzie Ruse as above Qld Polocrosse Assoc Inc, Warwick & Barastoc Interstate Series - Ph: Les Fraser 0419 714 545 Polocrosse Vic, Albury / Wodonga Junior Challenge, Albury - Ph: Elissa Koch 02 6026 3063

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PSANSW, 2014 State Dressage Championships, S/gr Gunnedah NSW - Ph: 02 4229 8977

19 26 26

Q14 NATIONALS, AELEC Tamworth NSW - Ph: AQHA 02 6762 6444 QRHA, Clinic & Ribbon Show, QSEC Caboolture Qld - Ph: Lynda Gray 07 5429 8797 RRHA, Show Qualifier - C SU Eq/Ctre, Wagga Wagga NSW - Ph: Hayley Crossingham 0424 055 566

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11-20 AQHA National Championships, AELEC, Tamworth NSW - Ph: AQHA 02 6762 6444 16-19 NSW State Quarter Horse Show, SIEC, Horsley Park - Ph: Joanne Gregory 02 4733 5396 (AH) 16-20 Miniature Horse Assoc, of Australia, 2014 National Show, SIEC, Horsley Park - Ph: 0418 821 100 18-19 ASH East Moreton Br. Futurity, Maturity & Challenge Show, S/gr., Woodford Qld - Ph: Diane 0427 181 117 20 Guy Fawkes Heritage Horse Festival, Celebrating 10 Years, S/gr, Dorrigo - Ph: Erica 02 6657 5342 21-24 National Pleasure Horse Assoc., 30th NPHA Celebration Show - Ph: Joanne 02 4733 5396 (AH) 26-2 May PHAA National Show, AELEC, Tamworth NSW - Ph: PHAA 02 6884 5513 26-27

Valley Team Penning, Rodeo Grounds, Branxton NSW - Ph: Jill 0403 580 062

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Athra NSW., Blue Mountains THR Cl., W/end at Hartley - Ph: 0457 658 086 Athra Vic., Great Divide Trail Riders, Easter Ride & Campover, Fry's Hut - Ph: Alison 0408 554 480 Athra Qld, Gold Coast & Albert District TR Cl, Trail Ride Day - Ph: Claire Bourke 0418 438 807 Dayboro TRC Inc, Trail Ride, Dayboro Qld - Ph: Graham 07 3425 3248 Carlos Tabernaberri, Clinic, Mountain Thyme Brumby Sanctuary, Bellingen NSW - Ph: Jan 02 6655 2224 Dan & Pia Steers, Ground Control & Ridden Clinic, Mudgee NSW - Ph: Daz 08 9643 1017 Mark Langley, Equine Ability, Horsemanship Clinic, Cabarita Beach NSW - Ph: Jenny 0417 200 411

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BARREL RACING

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COMING

ABHA NSW, Divisional, Moonbi Magic, Attunga - Ph: Jannette Glass 02 6769 5711 ABHA VIC, Divisional Equitana Qualifier, Gippsland Barrel Racing, Evo's, Nilma Nth - Ph: 0428 781 939 ABHA VIC, Divisional, Goldfields Golden Drums, Maldon - Ph: Pat Collins 0408 372 769

CAMPDRAFT & RODEO

1 Murrundi NSW, King of The Ranges Maiden Campdraft , Points - Ph: Delma Ross 0416 076 196 3 QLD, Mt Garnet Rodeo, Points - Ph: Rachel Strang 07 4097 0056 3-4 NSW, Willawarrin Campdraft, Points - Ph: Sharon Mc Iver 02 6567 1255 9-11 NSW,Sth Grafton, Big River Campdraft, Points - Karen Mc Lennan 02 6649 3625 10 NSW, Scone Rodeo, Points - Ph:Celie Nolan 0400 301 797 10-18 NSW, Bingara Campdraft, Points - Ph: Charlotte Gibson 0427 236 473 17 18 NSW, Macleay Challenge Campdraft, Points - Ph: Barry Lee 0428 236 853 24-25 NSW, Chassilis Campdraft, Points - Ph: Zoe Nairne 0400 782 111 24 NSW, Real Deal Rodeo, Dollars only, Horseworld Stadium. Maraylya - Ph: Tami Tribe 0412 618 964 31- 6 June NSW, Carinda Campdraft, Points - Ph: Camilla Maxwell 02 6828 1336

CARRIAGE DRIVING

3-4 ACDS Qld, Cooloola Club, 3 Phase Event, Motha Mountain, - Ph: Helen 07 5483 5121 3-4 ACDS Vic, Nat Driven Dressage Chships & 2014-2015 Driven Dressage Qualifier, Ph: 03 5030 2593 3-4 ACDS NSW, Level 3 CDE, Bundenoon Triseries, Hosted by the Southern H/lands Cl - Ph: 02 4443 5139 10-11 ACDS Vic, Victorian Carriage Driving Champ/ships, Carriage H Cl, Koonoomoo - Ph: 03 5030 2593 17 2014 Bluedog Fences ACDS National Show Driving Ch/ships, S/gr, Manilla - Ph: 0427 766 726 24-25 ACDS Vic, Driven Dressage Qualifiers, Central Highlands Cl, Huntly Vic - Ph: 03 5435 3193 24-8 June ACDS NSW, Henery Lawson Pilgrimage Drive, Hosted by Gulgong Cl - Ph: Chris 02 6374 1818

CUTTING

10-11 Southern Cross Cutting Cl Inc., Championship Show, Wattamondara NSW - Ph: Mike 02 6367 4156 10-11 Murray River Western Performance Cl, Championship Show, Wyuna Vic - Ph: Carole 0419 338 144 16-18 Peel Valley Cutting Cl, Championship Show, Barraba NSW - Ph: Nadean A/H 02 6777 1116 16-18 Southern Qld Cutting Horse Assoc, Championship Show, Condamine Qld - Ph: Ray Cooper 02 6679 3652 18 West Gippsland Quarter Horse Assoc, Jackpot Show, Garfield Vic - Ph: Linda Sutton 03 5998 8402 25 Eight Mile Cutting, Jackpot Show, Nar Nar Goon Vic - Summer Buckle Series - Ph: Linda 03 5998 8402 28-8 June NCHA FUTURITY, AELEC, Tamworth NSW - Ph: NCHA 02 6765 9356 - www.ncha.com.au

DRESSAGE & EQUESTRIAN

1-3 The Sydney CDI, Australia's Premium Dressage Event, SIEC, Horsley Park - Ph: Toni 0418 686 781 5 NCEQC,Autumn Show, Equestrian Gr, Nana Glen NSW - Ph: Narelle 02 6654 3472 10-11 EV Showhorse Squad, WPNEC, Werribee Vic - Ph: 0418 685 312 11 Summerland Dressage Cl., Training Day, S/gr, Bangalow NSW - www.summerlanddressage.org 11 N&NW Equest. Ass. Inc., Horse and Rider Ribbon Day, Sp/gr, Attunga NSW - Ph: Christine 0438 792 209 25 Caboolture & Para Equestrian, QSEC Qld. - Ph: Kim 0418 781 697 - www.caboolturedressage.org.au 29-1 June Northern NSW Hack Championships, S/gr, Lismore NSW - Enq: Libby nswshowhorse@gmail.com 31-1 June Hawkesbury Dressage Cl., Championships, SIEC, Horsley Park - Ph: Karen Lever 0405 604 568

ENDURANCE

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EVENTING & SHOWJUMPING

3-4 Wingham Eventing CNC ODE, Belview Park, Wingham NSW - Ph: Vicki Burgess 02 6747 3887 10-11 Friends of Ballarat CIC Horse Trials, Pony Cl/gr, Ballarat Vic - E: Viv - pandvstephens@yahoo.com.au 10-11 REA Wagga Wagga Horse Trials, Charles Sturt Uni G/rds - Ph: Sandra 02 6931 2228 - svicery@iinet.net 17-18 Equestriad Australia CIC ODE, Bicentennial Equest Prk, Camden NSW - E: info@equestriad.com.au 17-18 Naracoorte Horse Trials CIC***, S/gr Naracoorte - Ph: Vicki Foletta 0408 383 015 17-18 Ace Earthworx WHT Hunter Trials, Morgan Park, Warwick Qld - E: warwickhorsetrials@outlook.com 24-25 Fig Tree Pocket ODE-CNC2* to EvA80, Fig tree Pocket Eq/Ctr Qld - Ph:07 3378 0494 24-25 Friends of Woady Horse Trials, Woady/Yaloak Eq/Ctre – Ph: Liz Sayers 0408 585 919 31-1 June Powerup Lawncare Products One Day Event, Burpengary Eq/Ctre Qld - Ph: 07 3888 3761 (AH only)

NATURAL HORSEMANSHIP

10-12 Mel Fleming H/manship, Intro., Focusing on (Dressage), Hunter Region NSW - Ph: Mel 02 6760 5519 10-23 ANH Ken Faulkner, 14 Day Supercamp, Esk Qld - Ph: Kathy Stewart 0427 732 394 17-21 Mel Fleming Horsemanship, Intermediate/Advanced, Macksville NSW - Ph: Mel 02 6760 5519 24-25 Mel Fleming Horsemanship, Private group lesson W/end, Moonbi NSW - Ph: Mel 02 6760 5519 30-2 June ANH Ken Faulkner, 4 Day Savvy W/end, Maryborough Qld - Ph: Margo Jensen 0458 526 779 31-2 June 25 Mel Fleming Horsemanship, Biomechanics & Postural development for Horse & Rider, “Alchemy Place”, Moonbi NSW - Ph: Mel 02 6760 5519 - 0428 385 745

AERA, NSW Q60, 100-80/40/20 - Ph: Greg Moore 0419 692 070 AERA, Qld/NSW, Tenterfield D/Affil, 2/20/2/40/80-100 - Ph: Carole Dixon 03 6684 0403 AERA, Qld, Spring Mtn, 40/80 - Ph: Leigh Pearson 07 3297 5245 - 0408 727 431 AERA, Qld, Eidsvold, 80/40 - E: Karen Johanson - Karen@kalkadoon.net.au AERA, NSW, Wingello Forest Ride , 40/20/10/5 - Ph: Bec Hogan 0412 600 173

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J.H.Preisley Cup at Scone Polo Club, Scone NSW - www.sconepoloclub.com.au Kurri Burri Clasic at Kurri Burri Polo Cl, Richmond Lowlands - E: adamm@marshall.com.au Musswellbrook Cup at Scone Polo Cl – www.sconepoloclub.com.au

POLO & POLOCROSSE

3-4 Victorian Polocrosse Championships, Moorooduc Vic - Ph: Michael Galvin 0439 838 000 10-11 Killarney Qld, Multi Horse - Ph: Colin Bloomfield 07 4664 1303 17-18 Merriwa (Multi Horse), Hunter Valley NSW - Ph: Joanne McFayden 0428 527 224 17-18 Tumbarumba (Multihorse), SW Slopes NSW - Ph: Sara Grills 02 60369215 31-1 June, Wandoan Qld, Multi Horse - Ph: Hayley Carroll 07 4632 3045 31-1 June, North West Expo, Showground, Coonabarabran NSW - Ph: Melanie Kelly 0407 207 649

PONY CLUBS

3-4 17-18

Horseland PCAV State Horse Trials Ch/ships, “Candlebark”, Riddells Creek - Ph: 03 8685 8925 PCANSW, ACCIONA, Gunning Wind Farm, State Jumping Equitation - Ph: 02 4229 8977

REINING

3 3 3-4 10-11 17

VRHA, Autumn Rein Shine Reining Show, WPNEC Vic - Ph: Kristy Hobson 0423 673 372 NSWRHA, Qualifier Show, Horseworld Stadium, Maraylya NSW - Ph: Lisa Lawson 0477 229 194 GVRHA, Qualifying Show, Tatura Prk I/Arena, Tatura Vic - Ph: Brett McDonald 0413 930 764 SQRHA, Ribbon Show, Gatton Indoor Eq/Ctr - Ph: Chris Wales 0407 856 786 QRHA, Clinic & Ribbon Show, QSEC, Caboolture Qld - Ph: Lynda Gray 0412 479 340

SPECIAL BREEDS

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ASH, Eastern Downs Br.,Futurity, Maturity,Challenge & C/draft, S/gr, Warwick Qld - 0428 644 191 Clydesdale & Heavy Horse Days, Showgrounds, Gatton Qld - www.gattonheavyhorses.com.au Yarra Valley RPG 14TH All Breeds Foal Show, Glenbrae Eq/Ctr Vic - Ph: Aengus 0433 033 648 42nd “AA”National Appaloosa Championships, AELEC, Tamworth NSW - Ph: 02 6765 7969 ASH, Gloucester Br., Stock Horse Challenge, S/gr Gloucester NSW - Ph: Bruce 02 6550 2506 N/East & Border RPG All Breeds Foal Show, Tatura Park, Vic - Ph: Gary LeBrocq 03 5725 1995 NSW State Quarter Horse Show, SIEC, Horsley Park NSW - Ph: Jo DÁrcy 02 6762 6444 Ballarat & Central H/lands 10th Annual Foal Show 2014, Mt Rowan Eq/ctr, Vic - Ph: 03 5569 2001 Western NSW RPG Foal & Youngstock Show, S/gr., Bathurst NSW - Ph: AlisonBurns 0437 892 085 National Pleasure Horse Assoc, 30th NPHA Celebration Show, SIEC NSW - Ph: 02 6920 2698 AHAQ Arabian Challenge 2014, QSEC, Caboolture Qld - Ph: Yvonne 0417 755 752 ASH, Manilla Br., Equine Sporting Assoc Show, S/gr Manilla NSW - Ph: Helene 0428 425 336 Southern NSW RPG Foal & Youngstock Show, Pony Club Gr, Goulburn NSW - Ph: 0419 603 528

TEAM PENNING

3-4 4 11 24-25

Upper Hunter Team Penning, Competition, Scone NSW - Ph: 0427 289 131 Grafton Team Penning, Hawthorne Park, South Grafton NSW - Ph: Kay 02 6642 7615 Tamworth & Dist Team Penning Assoc., Sorting, Sp/gr Moonbi NSW - Ph: Lisa 0407 434 361 TPA Inc., Glen Innes Dist Team Penning, T/Penning & A/Sorting, Red Range S/gr. - Ph: 0457 342 399

TRAIL RIDERS

18-21 25 25

Lake Macquarie P&THR Cl., Little Mountain NSW - Ph: Jackie Mann 0438 574 356 Gold Coast & Albert Dist Horse Riding Cl, Plunkett Reserve Qld - Ph: Claire Bourke 0418 438 807 Dayboro TRC Inc., Trail Ride, Dayboro Qld - Ph: Graham 07 3425 3248

WESTERN PLEASURE & PERFORMANCE

4 4 11 17-18

Burpengary WPC I NC., “B” Show, Eq/Ctr ,Burpengary Qld - Ph: Kirra 0422 338 915 Sydney QHA, “A” Class Show, Beginner Show - Ph: Pam 02 9606 6791- www.sqha.com.au Central Coast QHA, Il Cadore Indoor Arena, Somersby NSW - Ph: Jenni Johnston 0402 096 940 North Coast WRC, Hawthorne Prk, Sth Grafton NSW - Ph: Alison Latter 0417 488 520

CLINICS & COURSES

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SPECIAL EVENTS CLINICS & COURSES

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Blas Lago Monthly 2 Day Dressage Clinics, near (Coffs Harbour) - E: clearyhorses@yahoo.com.au Mark Langley Equine Ability Horsemanship Clinic, Armidale NSW - Ph: Jenny 0417 200 411 Equine Reiki Level 1, 4 Day Workshop near Forster NSW - Ph: Julie Abrahams 0404 470 571 Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc., Happy Horses Bitless, Horse Riding Clinic, Teven NSW Ph: Suzy 0401 249 263 Mark Langley Equine Ability Horsemanship Clinic, Picton NSW - Ph: Jenny 0417 200 411 Mark Langley Equine Ability Horsemanship Clinic, Ipswich Qld - Ph: Jenny 0417 200 411 King of the Ranges, Stockmans Challenge & Bush Carnival, Murrurundi NSW Ph: Delma 02 6546 6196 APRA , National Finals Rodeo, QSEC, Caboolture Qld - Ph: APRA 07 4661 8183 Urban Country Music Festival, QSEC, Caboolture QLD - Ph: 1800 810 400 - www.urbancountry.com.au Scone Upper Hunter Horse Festival, Scone NSW - Ph: Belinda McKenzie 02 6540 1300 - 0438 292 652 5TH Birthday celebration, Suck It Up Buttercup 2014, Outdoor Event AELEC Tamworth NSW Ph: 02 6767 5658 Woo Back, Heavy Horses Ploughing, Yass NSW -Ph: Max Hedges 02 6226 1464

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BARREL RACING CAMPDRAFT & RODEO

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NSW, Rodeo, Percentage - Ph: The Secretary 02 6765 9356 NSW, Coonamble Rodeo, Points - Ph: Rowena McRae 0487 892 802 NSW, Coonamble Campdraft, Points - Ph: Debbie Holland 0409 095 041 NSW, Ulmarra Campdraft, Points - Ph: Alan Watkins 02 6642 5317 NSW, Camden, Campdraft Training Day - Ph: Lesley Taylor 02 4572 8546 NSW, Coonamble Junior Rodeo, Points - P: Rowena McRae 0487 892 802 QLD, Eureka Creek Rodeo, Points - Ph: Dan Miller 07 4093 6078 NSW, Macleay Club Training Day - Ph: Lauren Arentsen 0432 841 175 NSW, Mungindi Campdraft, Points - Ph: Tanya Ogg 0427 599 297 NSW, St Josephs Merriwa Junior Campdraft, Points - Tanya Ninness 02 6548 5185

CARRIAGE DRIVING

7–9 ACDS Vic, Victorian Pleasure Driving Camp, Iverleigh Vic - Ph: /Fax Margie Morgan 03 5030 2593 7-9 ACDS Qld,Park Drive, Cones & Novelties, Gold Coast - Ph: Robin Burren 07 5533 8239 7-9 ACDS Qld, CDE Level 3 at Mothar Mountain, Cooloola Club - Ph: Helen Baskerville 07 5483 5121 14-15 ACDS NSW, Charlie Phillips Memorial Drive, Liverpool Range Club - Ph: Peter Honeyman 02 6767 1555 15 ACDS NSW, One Day CDE, Moonbi - Ph: Liz O'Brien 0427 766 726 - E: myeyor@yahoo.com.au 21-22 ACDS NSW, Heavy Horse Day, Murrami Grounds - Ph: Gail 0427 541 241 22 ACDS NSW, Winter Gymkhana @ Rosemore,Hills Club - Ph: Janet Muspratt 02 9606 6085 30-6 July Marrar Enduro,Hosted by Reedy Creek Club,(Parkes) - Ph: Gaye Lees 02 6864 5129

CUTTING

14 15 27-29

DRESSAGE & EQUESTRIAN

6 ACTDA, Dressage Competition, Equestrian Park, Cotter Park ACT - www.actdressage.equestrian.org.au 7-8 Fassifern Vaulting Comp, Vaulting Qld, Ph: Darryn or Melanie 07 5463 5267 - www.qld.equestrian.org.au 8 SDC, Training Day, Bangalow Showground, Bangalow NSW - Ph: Angela Delves 0407 945 414 14-15 EV Showhorse, WPNEC, Werribee Vic – Ph: Kirra Burgess 03 9013 0707 ext 400 14-15 DNSW 2014 Clarendon Official Competition., Hawkesbury S/gr, Clarendon - Ph: Karen 02 4576 7996 15 N&NW Eq. Ass Inc, Horse & Rider Ribbon Day, Billy Newman Memorial S/Gr, Attunga - Ph: 0438 792 209 21-22 RDA QLD State Ch/ships, QSEC, Caboolture - Ph: Melody/Abbey 07 3888 5277- www.rdaq.org.au 22 TVEG, Dressage Day, S/gr Murwillumbah NSW - E: keighleymax@hotmail.com - www.tveg.org.au 29 SDC, Members C/ships, S/gr Bangalow NSW - Ph Angela 0407 945 414 - www.summerlanddressage.org 29-2 July Qld Interschool State Ch/ships, Maryborough Park - E: Tracey - tvardy@bigpond.net.au 30-4 July Vic Interschool State Ch/ships, WPNEC, Werribee Vic - Ph: Karen Amore 03 9908 3703

ENDURANCE

1 7-9 13-15 29 28-29 28-29

Queensland Endurance Riders - E: calendar@qldendurance.asn.au - www.qldendurance.asn.au Spirit of the Song Ride & Festival, 40/20/8.5, Wootton NSW - Ph: Jennifer Caslick 0427 764 107 VERA, Southern Crosse 2@Bet Bet, 80,40,20,5km - Ph: Tony Thorneycroft 0408 638 354 - 03 5468 7249 NSWERA State Championships, 160/80, Del Rio, Wisemans Ferry NSW - Ph: Helen 02 6342 9289 Kundabung Ride, 80/40/20, Kundabung NSW - Ph: Gay Bonham 02 6785 2055 QLD, Lake Manchester, 80/40 - Ph: Jan Rohweder 07 3282 3496(h) - E: jan.rohweder@aar.com.au Pioneer Trek (FNQ), 24-30.6.12-5X20/5X40/5/80-Elv 400 + Harness - Ph: Jane Fornier 0429 676 959

EVENTING & SHOWJUMPING

5-9 14-15 20-29 21-22 27 29

Melbourne International 3 Day Event, WPNEC, Werribee Vic - Ph: Karen Amore 03 9908 3703 EV Eventing & Eventing YR, WPNEC, Werribee Vic - Ph: Karen Amore 03 9908 3703 Figtree Pocket Eq/Club ODE, Fig Tree Pocket Qld - Ph: 07 3378 0494 - www.ftpequestrian.org/ Warwick Horse Trials CIC ODE, Morgan Park, Warwick Qld - E: warwickhorsetrials@outlook.com N&NWSJC Winter Show Jumping Ch/ships, AELEC, Tamworth NSW - Ph: Wendy 02 67654111 NCES SJ Competition, Sp/gr Nana Glen NSW - Ph: Narelle Hayes 02 6654 347

NATURAL HORSEMANSHIP

7 7-11 14-20 27-30 28-30

ANH Ken Faulkner, Young Horse Starting Intake, Esk Qld - Ph: Kathy Stewart 0427 732 394 Mel Fleming, Introductory Course, “Banyandah”, Howlong NSW - Ph: Mel 02 6760 5519 - 0428 385 745 Mel Fleming, Intermediate Course, “Banyandah”, Howlong NSW - Ph: Mel 02 6760 5519 - 0428 385 745 ANH Ken Faulkner, 4 Day Savvy W/end Coffs Harbour NSW - Ph: Tanja Kraus 0412 592 033 Mel Fleming, Intermediate Course, Ground work, Intro to Liberty work and riding, “Alchemy Place”, Moonbi Ph: Mel 02 6760 5519 - 0428 385 745 - E: mel@melfleming.com.au - www.melfleming.com.au

POLO

15-16 29-30

Qld, Gympie, Frank Sheered Memorial, Grade 2, Gympie Polo Fields - Ph: Jeremy Brown 0432 345 593 Qld, GCPC, Guanaba Cup, 2 & 4, Huntwood Field - Ph: Dean Caulfield - Ph: 07 5580 5511

Gold City Cutters, Jackpot Show, Lyrion Charters Towers Qld - Ph: Jackie McIntosh 0429 051 594 West Gippsland Quarter Horse Assoc, Jackpot Show Garfield Vic - Ph: Linda Sutton 03 5998 8402 Southern QLD Cutting Horse Assoc, Championship Show, Burrandowan Qld - Ph: Ray 02 6679 3652

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JUNE

2014

POLOCROSSE

7-8 7-9 7-8 14-15 14-15

NSW, Gum Creek - Multihorse, Pretty Pine Rec/Reserve - Ph: Melanie Kelly 02 9012 0398 NSW Club Championships, Bunnan - Ph: Melanie Kelly 02 9012 0398 Qld, Lockyer Valley, Multihorse - Ph: Rosemary Ward 07 5463 5099 Qld, Muttaburra - Multihorse - Ph: Tracey Stevenson 0418 275 570 NSW, Coffs Harbour Carnival, Sp/gr., Nana Glen - Ph: Melanie Kelly 02 9012 0398 Coming Soon, July 7th-13th Polocrosse Nationals , Darwin NT

PONY CLUBS

1 14-15 15 22

NSWPCA, Presidents Cup, Ghymkhana, P Cl Grds., Singleton - Ph: Angela 02 6571 3651 PCV, Horseland State Games & Musical Ride Ch/ships 2014, Bacchus Marsh – Ph: 0407 552 364 Waterford Pony Club Hunter Trials, P Cl Grounds, Buccan Qld - Ph: Joyce Addley 0423 090 890 PCAQ, Open Showjumping Day, Park Ridge - Ph: 0435 776 116

REINING

29 May - 5 June Pacific Coast Spectacular Qualifier, Gatton Qld - Ph: Chris Wales 0407 856 786 7 NSWRHA Qualifier Show, Horseworld Stadium Maralya NSW - Ph:Lisa Lawson 0477 229 194 21 RRHA Show Qualifier - Ph: Hayley Crossingham 0424 055 566 25-26 QRHA Derby Shoot Out Qualifier Show in conjunction with AQHA State Show - Ph: 07 5429 8797 28-29 RA/GVRHA Victorian Reining Youth Camp, Indoor Arena,Tatura Vic - Ph: Sandy Dodds 0400 424 298

SPECIAL BREEDS TEAM PENNING TRAIL RIDERS WESTERN PLEASURE & PERFORMANCE CLINICS & COURSES

3-4 22 28 28-29 29

ASH Chinchilla Br., Futurity, Maturity, Cattlework & Campdraft, S/gr Chinchilla Qld - Ph: 0402 054 342 Dilutes Australia,Winter Show, Canberra Riding Club - Ph: 0409 070 188 Qld RPG NATIVE Pony Foal & Youngstock Show, S/gr Woodford Qld - Ph: Sue 07 5483 4765 ASH Gympie Br, Annual Futurity & Youth Show, S/gr. Kilkivan Qld - Ph: Mary Ann 07 5484 1154 ASH Gloucester Br. Stock Horse Challenge, S/gr Gloucester NSW - Ph: Bruce Snape 02 6550 2560

1 7-8 8

The Mid North Coast TPA meets monthly, Macksville Showground NSW - Ph: Deb 02 6569 0125 Grafton Team Penning, Hawthorne Park, South Grafton NSW - Ph: Kay 02 6642 7615 Upper Hunter Team Penning, Merriwa NSW - Ph: 0427 289 131 Tamworth & Dist. Team Penning, Penning, S/gr Moonbi NSW - Ph: Lisa 0407 434 361

6-9 7 21 22

Richmond River TR Cl meet 3rd Weekend of Month - Ph: Janet 02 6686 6276 - Judy 02 6663 7289 Lake Macquarie Pack & THR, Brumlo (near Scone) NSW - Ph: Jackie Mann 0438 574 356 Brisbane Valley TRC, Glen Rock Ride/Camp, Qld - Ph: Tony Nash 0432 401 525 Gold Coast & Albert Dist THRC, Chinchilla to Cabarita Beach - Ph: Claire Bourke 0418 438 807 Dayboro TRC Inc., Trail Ride, Dayboro Qld - Ph: Graham 07 3425 3248

6-8 7-9 22 23-29

Burpengary WPC, Warren Backhouse Clinic, Eq/Ctr., Burpengary Qld - Ph: Kirra 0422 338 915 North Coast WRC, Hawthorne Park, South Grafton NSW - Ph: Alison Latter 0417 488 520 Lady Walloon QH & PH, “AA” Show, Indoor Eq/Ctr., Gatton QLD - Ph: Michelle 0409 477 830 Burpengary WPC, Qld State Show Week, “AA”, American & State Show, QSEC - Ph: 0414 880 547

7-9 14-15 17-18 21-22

Also see Natural Horsemanship Section Dan & Pia Steers Horsemanship Clinic, Cairns Qld - Ph: Daz McDowell 08 9643 1017 Dan & Pia Steers Horsemanship Clinic, Warwick Qld - Ph: Daz McDowell 08 9643 1017 Dan & Pia Steers Horsemanship Clinic, Toowoomba Qld - Ph: Daz McDowell 08 9643 1017 Dan & Pia Steers Horsemanship Clinic, Oakey Qld - Ph: Daz McDowell 08 9643 1017

4-6 5 5-8

COMING SOON IN JULY

CLINICS & COURSES

6 7-13 7-14 8-10 11-13 12-13 12-13 14-19 17-20 17-19 20

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AUSTRALIA

Top Trainers Selected for THE WAY OF THE HORSE Challenge EQUITANA

EQUITANA MELBOURNE

20-23 November 2014 l Melbourne Showgrounds Three of Australia's leading trainers have been selected for the famous The Way of The Horse Challenge (TWOTH) 2014 after presenting at the audition in March 2014 The TWOTH Challenge is a three day horsestarting competition, where specially selected trainers will showcase their starting techniques with unbroken horses before a panel of international equine experts. Each trainer was allocated an hour to present their methods with a young horse from Roseridge Stud, located in Sale, Victoria, in front of a panel of the Country's leading Equine Experts.

Contestants were judged by legendary horseman Ian Francis OAM, leading clinician Sandi Simons, Cutting judge and competitor Dominic Montesanti, Reining champion Rob Lawson and EQUITANA Australia Event Manager Marketa Mensikova.

Bruce O’Dell

Our finalists this year included colt starter, coach and clinician; Damian Hall from Inverell, NSW; Western rider turned Showjumper; Kane Lamperd from Milawa, Victoria; jack of all trades; Tabatha Moroney from Seaton, Victoria; the cabinet maker turned cowboy Drew Morton from Tyaak, Victoria; and former bronc rider Bruce O'Dell of Maldon Victoria.

It was O'Dell and Lamperd who impressed the judges, both displaying years of experience with young horses, and methods that were not only complementary but effective, kind and gentle. Hall was selected as the Reserve.

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Damian Hall

Hall also showed an immediate affinity with his colt, and his amicable personality together with his strong connection and understanding with his horse impressed judges.

Lamperd comes from equestrian background his skills displayed an effective starting method, judges were impressed with his dynamic presentation skills, offering an in depth explanation of what and why he was doing what he was doing.

O'Dell was the quiet guy, he had an illustrious career as a leading bronc rider, this understated personality exuded years of experience, and his instant rapport with his colt had the whole panel, and those watching totally fixated, "that was a pleasure to watch." commented both Francis and Lawson on O'Dell's presentation.

Lamperd and O'Dell will join Bianca Gillanders, a previous reserve from 2012, with Hall stepping in if any are unable to perform. They will compete at EQUITANA Melbourne in November this year in the three day challenge.

For more information contact: Elia Lom, EQUITANA Australia on Tel: 0411 211 939 or email elia@equitana.com.au

Autumn 2014

Council funded to explore feasibility of major Equine Centre Macedon Ranges Shire Council will develop a feasibility study into establishing an equine centre capable of hosting worldclass equine events, educational experiences and other equine activities in the region. The Victorian Government will contribute $60,000 to the project, with Macedon Ranges Shire Council providing the balance of the $95,000 project.

The study will take 12 months to complete and will look at a range of options for community and commercial use including indoor and outdoor arenas, stabling, yards, exhibition areas and meeting rooms. It will also consider non-equine uses such as canine and agricultural shows and exhibitions...................................................................

Mayor, Cr Roger Jukes said that if the facility goes ahead, it would be a major driver for business development and employment in the region. “Supporting the equine industry is a key initiative in Council’s Economic Development program Equine Industry Strategy..

“Many local businesses are supported by the equine industry, from veterinary practices to the business servicing horse floats, fixing electric fences or building sheds and sand arenas,” he said.................................

Cr Jukes said that representatives from the recently formed Macedon Ranges Equine Industry Network (REIN) would be key to development of the study, from both a business and recreational perspective.............................................

Victorian Members of Parliament and riders attending the Macedon Ranges Equine Centre Feasibility media launch.

Photo courtesy of Kellie from Country Magic

“We also know that the equine industry is widely supported by recreational horse owners and members of local riding clubs and associations. As part of the study, we will be consulting with these groups as well as broader equine interest groups and associations,” he said.

The feasibility study is an action in the 2012-17 Equine Strategy, which aims to support the sustainable growth of the equine industry and create local employment opportunities. The equine industry contributes an estimated $140 million each year to the local economy.

For more information about the strategy or to receive information and updates about equine projects, contact Leanne Davey on 5421 9617 or ldavey@mrsc.vic.gov.au

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Lynn Palm Specialising in Equine & Lifestyle Photography

Services Include v Horse Events & Shows v Stud & Stallion Shoots v Horse & Rider Portraits At Still Free Photography I offer a friendly and reliable photographic service.

Based in Coffs Harbour but will travel to other areas by arrangement.

Confirmed for EQUITANA Melbourne EQUITANA Australia is thrilled to announce that one of the world's most highly accoladed educators, trainers and judges will be coming to Australia exclusively for EQUITANA Melbourne. Hailing from Florida, USA, Lynn Palm is a passionate leading lady, and a pioneer across the horse industry. Palm is regarded as one of the world's leading clinicians, she is unmatched as an all-around trainer, showman, exhibitor and entrepreneur with a first-class reputation..........................................

Mrs Palm will deliver a specialist clinic on Western Dressage, as well as a number of presentations in the general education program. She will also participate in one combined presentation in a forum style session with our other star presenters.................................................................................

Mrs Palm will also treat spectators to a Western Dressage performance at the EQUITANA Australia Open Reining Championships.

Mrs Palm has long had a passion for teaching, and for over 30 years has paved the way in educating enthusiasts in horsemanship. Although her performance record is impressive, Palm says that her primary goal is to educate others on forming correct riding skills and building knowledge to increase the riding longevity of their horses.

Themed Portrait Shoots v Horse based Weddings v Engagements v Couples v Bride & Horse v Glamour v Boudoir v Romantic v Maternity v Families on the farm

Her accolades prove her success not just as an accomplished clinician but also as a competitive horsewoman. She prides herself on performances that include 34 Reserve and World Championships, 4 “Superhorse” Championships, over 50 special bridle-less exhibitions with the legendary Rugged Lark, including the 1989 World Cup and 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games.............................................................................

In addition, Palm was named 2006 AQHA Professional Horsewoman of the Year and 2000 AQHA Female Equestrian of the Year by the Women's Sports Foundation.....................................................................................

Photographing our Brumbies Photographing Brumbies is a personal interest of mine. Over time I would love to put together a collection of images highlighting their beauty and that of the country they live in.

To view more of my work please come and visit me on Facebook or have a look around my website.

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P: 0429 191 224

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EQUITANA Australia Event Director Rod Lockwood echoed Palm's sentiments of educating spectators to the concept of Western Dressage...................

“Integrating training styles progressively into this fusion sport, which focusses on developing a true partnership, aligns well with the focus of EQUITANA Australia; an event that always aims to showcase the newest concepts across the Equine industry” He said..........

AUSTRALIA

Horse Events v Dressage v Show Jumping v Eventing v Polocrosse v Campdrafting v Western v Cutting v Endurance

Mrs Palm spoke about her upcoming involvement with anticipation, “I so much appreciated the passion displayed for the horse. I look forward to returning to Australia this year to share my knowledge with horse enthusiasts at EQUITANA” Palm commented. ..............

EQUITANA

EQUITANA MELBOURNE

20-23 November 2014 l Melbourne Showgrounds Autumn 2014

Bromac Aladar

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by Star Black Minstril Out of Bromac Ebony

by Peppys Doc Bar Q-59705 "Aladar is DNA colour tested as Homozygous Black.

It is impossible to throw a chestnut foal, and guaranteed a black foal if bred to a black mare".

Temperament - Excellent - Very Quiet and Cool yet very responsive under saddle Conformation - Excellent 15.2 HH -, a great looking horse from all aspects Movement - Extremely Agile Horse with Great Movement and Athleticism Progeny - Over 125 foals on the ground, all with looks and temperament like Dad Peppy’s Doc Bar’s sire, Peppy San, and dam, Fizzabar, were both inducted into US Cutting Horse Association Hall of Fame.

Bromac Ebony’s maternal grandsire Bar Joe was by Dickie Bar Joe out of a Dell Mingo Mare.

Aladar and Owen after Owen’s ride on Aladar.

Some of Bromac Aladar’s Progeny

Yaranoo Twilight - winner of 4yo Novice Hack at 2014 Nationals

"Sunset Downs Galaxy" yearling gelded by Aladar out of Arab x Mare

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New Advancements in Feed Balancers It's a fact that feeding equines is an art in itself. With thousands of products available on the shelf it's easy to be overwhelmed and unsure of whether you are feeding your horse or pony correctly and for best results. Often we just ask advice from our local stockfeeder or rely on 'tried and tested' recommendations from friends, with the result that feed rooms bulging at the seams with endless pots and tubs of various costly supplements are a familiar sight. Surely there must be an easier way to feed with peace of mind?

A feed balancer is designed to do exactly what it says on the packet balance a horse's diet with regards to nutrients, vitamins and minerals.

Before horses were domesticated, they used to roam over a wide area of land; they would eat seasonal plants and grass, and would naturally select plants required to balance their diet with vitamins and minerals. Vitamins and minerals are required on a daily basis for general bodily function, for example, as part of muscle contractions.

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Different horses will have different vitamin and mineral requirements; there are feeding recommendations available which are being continually updated, but the individual horse's requirements will also depend on factors including, but not limited to, age, workload and body condition.

When the human race domesticated horses, we removed this 'grazing' that would naturally come to a horse, and instead fenced them in paddocks that are likely to only contain grass, and not the wild plants or other herbaceous material, that they would have previously selected to help balance their diet. Whilst the grass provided in the paddock might meet the fibre requirement (with additional hay and other fibre sources), it is highly unlikely that the horse will be receiving a balanced diet from grazing alone, dependent on the type of soil it is growing on, the stage of the grass growth and the location (including country) of the grazing.

Horses have evolved as forage feeders but our modern day demands either for pleasure or competitive sport have altered their energy requirements. With fluctuations in the quality of grass, hay and feed throughout the year, and restricted diets being fed to many horses who are prone to obesity, it is difficult for horse owners to be sure that their horse is getting a correctly balanced diet. For many, the inclusion of a feed balancer has become a way of knowing you are providing for your horses' nutritional needs. A feed balancer is designed to 'balance' the level of vitamins, minerals and nutrients that a general high fibre diet will provide.

A feed balancer should provide the minimum levels of nutrients required on a daily basis as per the recommended amounts, but generally not the maximum amount that could be fed to take into consideration the nutrients that may be received from other sources. On a bag of a feed balancer the statutory declaration will appear, which will list the declarable ingredients and quantities within that product. However, not all balancers are created equal and you need to ensure you are getting true value for money.

Ingredients can vary from brand to brand but the key ingredients to look for in a top class feed balancer is as follows:-.................................................. .

100% whole cereal and molasses free..................................................... .

A complete vitamin, organic chelated mineral and nutrient package: This will ensure the correct functioning of the metabolic system, central nervous system, immune system, proper growth rates, bone strength and joint health............................................................................................... .

A probiotic and prebiotic to increase forage digestibility and stimulate the growth of the 'good bacteria' involved in the digestive process and thus aid fibre breakdown, nutrient absorption and the 'mopping up' of unwanted acids, enabling your horse to get the most out of its diet. This is particularly important for horses on a high starch, high energy, and competition/racing diet.

Autumn 2014

Omega oils, in particular natural, vegetable sources of omega 3 such as linseed and soybean oils which are perfectly suited to a horse's herbivorous diet to ensure a healthy, scurf free skin and glossy, gleaming coat, together with the correct levels of Omega 6 available from sources such as sunflower or primrose.

Current research shows that the correct ratio of Omega 3:6 should be 5:1 A complete hoof supplement for the formation of strong, pliable, good quality hooves..

A respiratory supplement to soothe airways and maintain lung health and integrity.

Magnesium to keep horses and ponies settled and stress free.

Antioxidants to aid the 'mopping up' of free radicals and promote a healthy immune system. The inclusion of Vitamin E as a powerful antioxidant is well documented and is essential for competition horses that are often under stress. Fruit derived vitamin E is 4-6 times more bioavailable than synthetic Vitamin E. Soya based protein to ensure that muscles develop correctly and recover quickly after strenuous exercise.

Nucleotides. These are essential nutrients, as they are the building blocks of DNA and RNA. They are present in the horse's natural diet, but at low levels and cannot be stored by the horse. Nucleotides often become 'limited' during periods of strenuous activity or stress, and therefore there are real benefits to adding purified nucleotides to the horse's diet for the following reasons:

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Digestion and Nutrient absorption: Nucleotides increase the length and surface area of intestinal villi. ...............

Villi line the intestines and are responsible for absorbing the nutrients, vitamins and minerals from the food that the horse consumes.............

Increasing the length and surface area of the villi means that more nutrients, vitamins and minerals are absorbed from the food.

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Feed Balancer continued...

Fitness Stamina and Fatigue: Nucleotides improve the production of red blood cells. This means that more oxygen can be transported around the body, which improves levels of fitness and stamina, and reduces the onset of fatigue and the level of lactic acid produced.

Muscle recovery and function: If nucleotides are fed as a supplement to the diet this reduces the number of steps to form cells. This quickens the recovery rates for the muscles that undergo stress as part of a training schedule. The better and faster that these muscles recover the better the muscle function.

Injury Recovery: Increased oxygen transportation provided by nucleotides means that more oxygen will get to the damaged area. Coupled with the increase in the rate of cell replication it means that nucleotides can help to reduce the time taken to recover from injury.

Nucleotides help the rate of replication of immune cells thereby improving the horse's immune system and helping them to fight bacterial and viral infection.

To recap therefore, nucleotides need to be readily available to horses: - Under stress - Suffering from low immunity - During growth (e.g. Foals/youngsters) - Under high productive performance (e.g. Breeding) - Undergoing high levels of exercise All feed contains a level of nucleotides; however in ingredients used for horse feeds these are in very low levels, with very low availability to the horse (around 5-10%) and they are hard to digest due to their protein coating......................................................................................................

The Role of a Feed Balancer in Laminitic Horses and Ponies.

Feeding laminitis prone horses and ponies can be challenging as their diets need careful monitoring, especially if previous laminitis attacks were weight or nutritional related. Feeding a low calorie, low sugar, low starch feed balancer is the ideal way to ensure that your horse or pony gets all the vitamins, minerals and nutrients they need on a daily basis without worrying about excess sugar and starch levels, or encouraging weight gain. A feed balancer that is whole-cereal and molasses free will be very low in sugar and starch making it ideal for laminitic horses and ponies, or those that are on a restricted diet. Feeding the correct level of an EU approved probiotic will help to ensure your horse's gut is working efficiently whilst not encouraging weight gain. Many cases of laminitis are thought to be caused by toxicity in the gut; the superior MOS prebiotic will help to remove any pathogenic 'bad' bacteria from the gut whilst ensuring a healthy environment for the beneficial bacteria to thrive in. Probiotics and prebiotics can be found in high quality feed balancers.

Laminitis prone horses or ponies often have poor hoof quality, which is why feeding a complete hoof supplement that includes biotin, lysine, methionine and organic zinc and organic copper can play an essential role in the recovery and continual health of the hoof. Feeding a high fibre diet is essential for gut health, even with laminitics, and soaking hay for 12 hours or more will significantly reduce the calorie content whilst still ensuring adequate levels of fibre can be fed.

Nucleotides are the building blocks of DNA and RNA and are especially beneficial to laminitics as they aid the repair of the laminae, which are often damaged by laminitis attacks. Nucleotides also help to aid nutrient absorption which is beneficial to horses or ponies on a restricted diet.

Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant and the cells first line of defence, again especially beneficial to horses or ponies with laminitis. Feeding a fruit derived form of natural Vitamin E, which is 4-6 times more bioavailable than the synthetic form used in most other feeds, will help remove toxins that are released during a laminitis attack.

Look for a feed balancer which contains a purified nucleotide supplement which has a 95% availability rate to balance the limited levels of nucleotides available in the current diet.

Fatty bulges either side of the dock.

Rock hard, heavily crested neck and fatty deposits along the spine.

Many horses or ponies that have succumbed to laminitis or are showing the first signs of insulin resistance, linked to laminitis or even Equine Metabolic Syndrome, will have the associated 'crest' on their neck and 'fatty pads' on the top of their quarters or shoulders or even down the hindquarters. However it is worth bearing in mind that even a fit horse can show signs of insulin resistance. Feeding superior quality magnesium has been shown to help reduce these fatty deposits and aid insulin sensitivity.

With the expertise of your vet, farrier and the inclusion of a low calorie, low sugar and low starch feed balancer in your horse or pony's diet you will be giving them the best chance of returning to a healthy working life.

In summary, feeding a high quality feed balancer is the easiest way to ensure that your horse's digestive health is taken care of on a daily basis.

Because feed balancers are fed in small quantities, usually 100grams per 100kilograms of bodyweight and are ideal fed with just a fibre diet, less hard feed may be needed, so your horse's digestive system won't have to cope with large amounts of feed. Make sure that the feed balancer you use is low in sugar and starch and includes beneficial ingredients at the recommended level to help digestion such as nucleotides and an EU approved probiotic.

By Sarah Butler (BSc Hons) Equine Nutritionist, Nutritional Specialist for Blue Chip Feed Ltd and Anita Budgeon of Blue Chip Feed Australia.

About the Author - Sarah Butler (BSc Hons) Equine Nutritionist, Nutritional Specialist

Sarah is a nutritionist in the UK for Blue Chip Feeds, producers of a range of products including liquid supplements.

Ph: 0417 980 504 E:anita@bluechipfeed.com.au www.bluechipfeed.com.au

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HEALTH & WELLBEING

Herbal Horse

DIVINE LOVE REIKI Is your horse stressed, in pain or injured?

Does your horse deserve a treat? Why not give your horse a relaxing and healing Reiki

Anita Brojatsch Ph: (02) 6736 4466 Fax: (02) 6736 4455 orders@herbalhorse.com www.herbalhorse.com

Experience Wendy Cussen Reiki Master

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Equine Chiropractics And Deep Muscle Therapy

Ray Bové

15 Years Experience Professional And Reliable Ph: 0427 647 530 or (02) 6564 7530

www.eqmusclerelease.com

Equine Reiki Workshops Learn how to heal yourself and your horse with Reiki During this 4-day intensive workshop you'll learn to help your horse · Recover from injury and illness · Relax and calm down · Improve flexibility and balance · Speed post competition recovery

· Reduce pain, boost energy levels and so much more…

For course dates and venues contact Julie Abrahams 0404 470 571

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Rose’s Deals on Wheels Lite Haul Horse Floats & Goosenecks Designed by Horseman AUSTRALIAN MADE 607 Summerland Way, Grafton NSW

Leanne Rose Ph: (02) 6643 1972 Mob: 0427 431 973 Open Hours: Monday - Friday 8.30am - 5.00pm Saturday - 9am - 12 noon

Weekly Services Bris - Syd - Melb

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HORSE FLOAT REPAIRS & RESTORATIONS Repair Rust ~ Floor & Tailgate Rubber Repaints ~ Upholstery ~ Floor & Kick Boards Windows ~ Fibreglass ~ Spare Parts Agents For Complete Range of Trailers 2000 Trailers New & Used Horse Floats ~ Free Quotes

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11 Blackwood Rd, Jimboomba, Qld

Ph: (07) 5547 8336 Mob: 0429 486 655

Call John or Yvette 0412 233 083

Now Servicing the New England Area

Travelling Throughout VIC, NSW, SA, QLD Local & Interstate Stud farm drop offs & pick ups Fortnightly runs to Adelaide Discount for multiple horses

www.eastcoasthorsetransport.com

Ph: 0422 476 457

www.prestigehorsetransport.com.au

PROPERTY IMPROVEMENTS

QUALITY TIMBER PRODUCTS Built To Last RURAL FENCING STOCK YARDS POST & RAILS STABLES POLE SHEDS ROUND YARDS TIMBER BRIDGES

FREE QUOTES NO JOB TOO BIG OR TOO SMALL ALL AREAS!!

LAWRENCE WILLIAMS FENCING CONTRACTOR Ph: (02) 6664 7322 or 0413 877 026

THE STABLE GUY KEEPING HORSES HAPPY Protect your horses from the Hendra virus Keep warm & dry with custom Shelters & Stables built to your needs

Qualified Carpenter DSA Lic No: 1114588

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IVERSON FENCING Bobcat & Tipper Hire

All Aspects of Rural Fencing Roundyards Shelters Boundary Fences

Phone: Tyler 0438 899 438 A/H: (02) 6686 2554

LEAF, TWIG & STICK RAKE For Ride on Mowers Clean up for Autumn

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PRODUCE - RURAL SUPPLIES - SADDLERY

E.M. REDMOND & CO. (GATTON) PTY LTD All Types of Produce and Grain Merchants

Audrey Schulz (Proprietor) Tim Schulz (Manager) Crescent Street, Gatton Qld 4343

Ph: (07) 5462 1139 (07) 5462 1371 Fax: (07) 5462 3226 Mob: 0408 621 239

8am-5pm Mon-Fri 8am-12noon Sat

Town & Country Supplies

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One Step Ahead Farm & Animal Supplies FREE Local Feed Deliveries Every Tuesday & Thursday Hay/Chaff, Grain & Produce, Petfood, Fertilizer, Saddlery, General Fencing & Electric Fencing, Irrigation (Davey Master Dealer), John Deere Ride-on Mowers, Stihl Outdoor Power Equipment, Honda Outdoor Power Equipment, Generators Push Mowers & Crossfire ATV & Dirtbikes

178 Tweed Valley Way, Murwillumbah 2484 Ph: (02) 6672 1313 Fax: (02) 6672 6808 www.jhwilliams.com.au brent.saddler@jhwilliams.com.au

Valley Stockfeed Now in two locations Horse Feed - Cattle Feed Dog & Cat Food Wormers - Tick Control Oxenford Qld Vet Supplies Shop 1/141, Old Pacific Hwy Ph: (07) 5573 1273

For all your stock & pet supplies. We Deliver!

Mt Nathan Qld Ph: (07) 5514 6033

NORTH COAST

SUPPLIERS OF: HAY & CHAFF, PET FOOD, STOCK FOOD, DRENCHES ANIMAL SUPPLEMENTS A SELECTION OF SADDLERY RIDING EQUIPMENT & WORK CLOTHES

STOCK FEEDS

QUALITY STOCK FEEDS - SADDLERY PET & VETERINARY SUPPLIES Open Mon-Fri: 8am-5:30pm & Sat: 8am-12pm Free Delivery Service (conditions apply) 37 De-Havilland Cres, Ballina NSW Ph: (02) 6686 2361 E: northcoaststockfeed@bigpond.com

www.northcoaststockfeeds.biz

COFFS HARBOUR PRODUCE Feed & Stock Supplements - Grain & Produce - Pet Food & Supplies Fencing Supplies & Gates - Electric Fences - Concrete Products Garden Equipment & Supplies - Organic Supplies & Produce - Vegie Seeds

www.coffsharbourproduce.com.au FREE DELIVERY OR DRIVE THROUGH - BUSINESS HOURS: Mon - Fri 7am - 5pm Sat 8am - 12pm

26 June Street (Behind Bailey Centre) Coffs Harbour P: (02) 6652 2599 F: (02) 6652 8328 E: chp1@bigpond.com

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PRODUCE - RURAL SUPPLIES - SADDLERY

BEDWELLS FEED BARN & SADDLERY

OPEN SEVEN DAYS

Saturday: 9am-1pm Sunday: 9am-12noon

Seed and Produce Merchants

Stockists of: Hygain, Riverina, Prydes & Mitavite

Expert hoof care advice, huge range of products for all animals

11 Keppel St, Bathurst 2795 Ph: (02) 6331 2844 Fax: (02) 6331 4232

21 Abundance Rd Medowie, NSW 2318 Ph: (02) 4981 7282

Lot 42 Unit 7 Main St, Wallerawang 2845 Ph: (02) 6355 7531 Fax: (02) 6355 1466 www.bedwells.com.au

CHAFF

Monday - Friday 8.30am - 5.30pm

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Ph: 02 6746 2064

“Under New Ownership” HORSE FEED ~ FULL SADDLERY ~ VETERINARY SUPPLIES ~ JEWELLERY Stock Feeds - Pet Foods & Accessories - Shoeing Supplies Fencing Supplies - Fertilisers - Animal Cages - Pest Products

ARIAT BOOTS - BRIGALOW - WRANGLER - WESTERN DECOR

76a Carrington Street, West Wallsend NSW 2286 Mitchell Phone/Fax: (02) 4953 1558

Kmac Equestrian & Country Clothing Equestrian Shirts, Vests & Ties Are My Specialty Also Producing Country Shirts & Assorted Material Printed Bags For All Purposes Ph:(07) 4667 3146 Mob: 0447 745 107 kerry@kmac-ecc.com.au www.kmac-ecc.com.au “Pinewood” 1115 Warwick-Yangan Rd, Swan Creek Qld 4370

“We Seam To Have It All Sewn Up”

CATERING FOR ALL YOUR HORSE NEEDS for the Inverell & Surrounding Districts Equestrian Supplies ~ Rodeo Supplies ~ Hats, Caps Handbags ~ Saddles, Rugs, Tack Stockist of: Cruel Girl ~ Wrangler ~ Ariat ~ Baxter Akubra ~Bullseye ~ Blue Dog ~ Brigalow ~ Eddie Fisher Pam & Jodie Ph:(02) 6722 1229 Email: northwestsaddlery@bigpond.com 141 Byron St, Inverell NSW 2360

Lay By’s & Gift Vouchers Welcome

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ClubColoursDirect The Colour Specialists Braided Rope Reins P.O. Box 5216 East Lismore, NSW 2480 Phone:(02) 6622 5002 Fax:(02) 6622 5009

For all information please visit our website at

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We manufacture quality embroidered saddlecloths for Clubs, Schools, Studs and Shows. ~ Huge range of colours in quality fabrics and trims. ~ Special prices for Clubs ~ Digitising of logos ~ High density foam inners ~ Any size, any shape ~ Delivered Australia-wide

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Service Directory TRAINING & TUITION Breaking In Educating Pre-Training All Disciplines Situated near Tamworth Tel: 02 6769 0223 Mob: 0411 529 219 barrymunt@coromandel.com.au

Barry Munt Training Stables VETERINARY Ask at your nearest Produce Store or go to:

www.drjenniferstewart.com Email: drjhs@tpg.com.au Phone: 0419 638 984

Bone Formula

Calsorb

FORTIFIED CALCIUM SUPPLEMENT FOR HORSES 20kg nett for administration in feed - for animal treatment only. Feed supplement specifically formulated with CHELATED CALCIUM to support bone strength, growth and health with essential bone minerals. Dr Jennifer Stewart’s Bone Formula provides clinically recommended levels of calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, and folate, plus trace elements and microminerals essential for musculoskeletal health.

FORTIFIED CALCIUM BLOCK FOR HORSES 20kg nett for self-administering block formulation.

Specifically formulated with CHELATED CALCIUM to provide bone minerals for horses and ponies grazing pasture, kikuyu, setaria, buffel and other sub-tropical grasses. Calsorb provides clinically recommended levels of calcium and phosphorus (plus a trace element pre-mix) in a palatable, self-administering lick-block.

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WITH 100% CARE AND PROFESSIONALISM Providing the highest quality of equine veterinary dental care.

Servicing Sydney and Melbourne.

Dr Shannon Lee B.V.Sc M.A.N.Z.C.V.Sc Eqd M.I.C.E.V.O E.Ds

Ph: 0418 598 621 E: vetbloke@hotmail.com

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Chilled & Frozen semen. Live in Veterinarians provide 24hr Foaling supervision.

Stallion Station: Semen collection, evaluation, freezing, storage & distribution.

Registered Quarantine Facility: AQIS approved centre for exporting horses and/or semen.

General Practice: Lameness diagnosis & management using digital Radiography & Ultrasonography - Chiropractic manipulation - Laboratory facilities - Equine dentistry - Video endoscopy.

Max Wilson BVSc (Hons) MACSc Robyn Woodward BVSc MVSc Celia Dodd BSc BVSc (Hons) Susanne Brundell BVSc (Hons) Angie Doudle BVSc Francois Viljoen BVSc

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VETERINARY

PACIFIC VETCARE Coffs Harbour 320 Harbour Drive, Coffs Harbour Ph:6652 3455 Fax:6652 8187 Email:diagnosis@pacificvetcare.com.au

Equine Medicine & Surgery Digital Radiography New Equine Surgery - Specialist Surgeon Endoscopy - Diagnostics Vaccinations - Ultrasound Reproduction - AI - Dentistry

Dr. David Johnson Dr. Stephen Deist Dr. Allan Hudson Dr. Kelly Griffin Dr. Merrilyn Fitzgerald Dr. Amanda Johnson Dr. Chelsea Kramer Dr. Adam Gerhardt Dr. Mathew Grabovszky

www.pacificvetcare.com.au

Inverell Vet Clinic Offering routine equine services including: Endoscopy, Dentistry & Reproduction

NOW LOCATED at 32 Sweaney Street, Inverell Dr Chris Livingston

Complete Veterinary Services including Equine Power Float Dentistry

And Associates

159 Gordon St, Port Macquarie

(Behind McDonalds)

For all your large and small animal veterinary needs both in-clinic and on-farm.

Phone: (02) 6721 0266

After Hours Emergency 0427 456 616

Member of Australian Veterinary Association

BVSc (Hons), DVCS

Ph: (02) 6583 1611 www.portvet.com.au

Tamworth Veterinary Hospital Dr Greg Ireland Veterinary Surgeon & Physician 106 Brisbane Street Tamworth NSW 2340 Ph: (02) 6766 3988 Fax: (02) 6766 4259 Web: www.tamworthvet.com.au Greg Ireland BSc., BVSc. Alison Neef BSc(Vet)., BVSc. Michelle Tolhurst BA., BVSc. Yvette Crowe BVSc. Paul Jenkins BVSc.

Equine Veterinary And Dental Services V D S

Dr. Oliver Liyou BVSc (Hons1) MACVSc (Eq Dent) CMAVA “Helping you to help your horse�

The most qualified and experienced Equine Dental Vet in NSW.

Dentistry, Vaccinations inc Hendra, Freeze Brand, Microchipping, Stud Work, Foot problems, Castrations, Skin problems and anything equine that is not an emergency.

Call us about our dental parties, where you can receive massive savings.

P: (02) 6642 4700 Now accepting referrals of difficult dental cases from Port Macquarie to SE Qld. M: 0428 515 650 As the designer of the porta safe stocks mobile crush, Oliver has the latest model E: vets@evds.net.au to keep your horse safe and secure, and will be weighed on scales, and geldings get a free sheath clean.

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VETERINARY CONTACTS AGNES BANKS -

AGNES BANKS EQUINE CLINIC

(02) 4588 5200

MANILLA -

MANILLA VETERINARY CLINIC

(02) 6785 1955

ARMIDALE -

GREENCROSS VETS ARMIDALE

(02) 6771 0200

MOREE -

MOREE VETERINARY HOSPITAL

(02) 6752 1444

BALLINA -

BALLIWOOD STABLES

(02) 6686 8510

MULLUMBIMBY -

MULLUMBIMBY VETERINARY CLINIC

(02) 6684 3818 0427 139 154 (02) 6543 2000

BEAUDESERT -

BEAUDESERT VETERINARY CLINIC

(07) 5541 1700

MURWILLUMBAH - BALDWIN EQUINE VETERINARY SERVICES

BILLINUDGEL -

MyVet BILLINUDGEL

(02) 6680 3480

MUSWELLBROOK - MUSWELLBROOK VETERINARY HOSPITAL

BINGARA -

BINGARA VETERINARY CLINIC

(02) 6724 1000

NAMBUCCA -

NAMBUCCA VETERINARY CLINIC

(02) 6568 6666

BOONAH -

BOONAH VETERINARY HOSPITAL

(07) 5463 1339

NARRABRI -

NARRABRI VETERINARY CLINIC

(02) 6792 4388

BRISBANE -

MANLY ROAD VETERINARY HOSPITAL

(07) 3396 9733

NERANG -

NERANG EQUINE VETERINARY PRACTICE

CASINO -

NORTHERN RIVERS VETERINARY SERVICE

(02) 6662 2162

NEWCASTLE -

NEWCASTLE EQUINE CENTRE

0409 509 687 (02) 4927 6135

COFFS HARBOUR - PACIFIC VETCARE

(02) 6652 3455

PORT MACQUARIE - PORT MACQUARIE VETERINARY HOSPITAL

(02) 6583 1611

DORRIGO -

(02) 6657 2416

QUIRINDI -

QUIRINDI VETERINARY CLINIC

(02) 6746 2088

DORRIGO VETERINAR Y CLINIC

GATTON -

GATTON VETERINARY SURGERY

(07) 5462 1343

SCONE -

SCONE EQUINE HOSPITAL

(02) 6545 1333

GLEN INNES -

GLEN INNES VETERINARY HOSPITAL

(02) 6732 1988

SOUTHBROOK -

EQUIVET AUSTRALIA

(07) 4691 0322 (07) 4681 1523

GLOUCESTER -

GLOUCESTER VETERINARY HOSPITAL

(02) 6558 1504

STANTHORPE -

STANTHORPE VET CARE SERVICES

GOONDIWINDI -

BORDER VETERINARY SURGERY

(07) 4671 3688

SYDNEY -

ADVANCED EQUINE DENTISTRY

(02) 6642 4700

0418 598 621

GRAFTON -

EQUINE VETERINARY & DENTAL SERVICES

TAMWORTH -

TAMWORTH VETERINARY HOSPITAL

(02) 6766 3988

GUNNEDAH -

GUNNEDAH SALEYARDS VETERINARY CLINIC (02) 6742 5175

TAREE -

TAREE VETERINARY HOSPITAL

(02) 6552 2633

INVERELL -

INVERELL VET CLINIC

(02) 6721 0266

TENTERFIELD -

TENTERFIELD VETERINARY CLINIC

(02) 6736 2233

CLIFFORD PARK VET SURGERY

(07) 4633 1999 (02) 6655 5299

JIMBOOMBA -

VERESTDALE EQUINE VETERINARY SERVICES 0409 884 377

TOOWOOMBA -

KEMPSEY -

MACLEAY VALLEY VETERINARY SERVICES

(02) 6562 7391

URUNGA -

URUNGA VETERINARY CLINIC

KILLARNEY -

KILLARNEY VETERINARY CLINIC

(07) 4664 1344

WALCHA -

WALCHA VET CLINIC

(02) 6777 2302

KYOGLE -

KYOGLE VETERINARY CLINIC

(02) 6632 1349

WARIALDA -

WARIALDA VET CLINIC

(02) 6729 1015

LISMORE -

LISMORE VETERINARY CLINIC

(02) 6622 0033

WARWICK -

WARWICK VETERINARY CLINIC

(07) 4661 1105

MACKSVILLE -

MACKSVILLE VETERINARY CLINIC

(02) 6568 1252

WINGHAM -

WINGHAM VETERINARY CLINIC

(02) 6557 0000

MAITLAND -

GREENCROSS VETS

(02) 4934 3044

WOODFORD -

TOWN & COUNTRY VET CARE

0418 194 842

PARUKU: THE DESERT BRUMBY Award-winning author Jesse Blackadder’s latest book for children is based on the true story of an Australian brumby When Dubai endurance racing manager Ali Mohammed Al Mohairi told The Sydney Morning Herald of his first encounter with wild brumbies in the Northern Territory, he described it as ‘something amazing’.

The article caught the eye of author Jesse Blackadder, who found herself drawn to the story of a brumby called Paruku. Born in the Kimberley and captured in Western Australia, Paruku was picked by Al Mohairi to start a new life in the endurance racing stables of Sheik Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum.

‘I was compelled to tell the story of those majestic horses and their extraordinary journey,’ says Blackadder, who travelled to both WA and Dubai as part of her research.

With a moving blend of truth and fiction that balances the beauty of wild horses with hints of their effect on the environment; Paruku is the perfect story for animal lovers of all ages.

ABOUT THE BOOK Twelve-year-old Rachel is fast outgrowing her first pony. When her father, a horse vet, is offered the job of capturing wild brumbies for the stables of one of Dubai’s Sheiks, she travels with him to the remote desert landscape of the Kimberley. Captivated by the wild power of a young stallion called Paruku, Rachel is conflicted by the prospect of taking away the brumbies’ freedom. Is there a chance she could keep Paruku for herself?

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Jesse Blackadder is an award-winning author and freelance journalist and is fascinated by landscapes and belonging. An author of historical fiction, her first book for children Stay: The Last Dog in Antarctica was published in 2013. Jesse lives near Byron Bay, NSW. Paruku: The Desert Brumby by Jesse Blackadder Imprint: ABC Books For readers aged 8-12 Format: BPB, price: $14.99, ISBN: 9780733331794 E-Book available now

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