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Inside: Thrush An in depth look

Nuno Oliveria Artificial Insemination Evidence Based Worm Control Understanding Horse Behaviour

Summer 2012

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From The Editors With another year over, this issue marks the completion of our fourth volume of Equine News. It also marks the start of our New Online Directory, which you will find at www.equinenews.com.au and is designed to compliment our magazine.

If you are looking for a service provider, product or a previously published article and can't find a copy of the issue it ran in, you can now go to our website where earlier issues of Equine News are available for viewing.

Tom Thumb enjoying a summer splash!

Cover shot by KaPa Photography

Recently Victoria was incorporated into Equine News distribution area so we would like to extend a warm welcome to new readers and businesses from the southern end of our map and hope that you are enjoying each issue.

We would also like to thank our readers, advertisers and other contributors for all of your support over the past 4 years and look forward to seeing you during Volume 5 of which the first issue will be in stores for Easter 2013.

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EVIDENCE BASED WORM CONTROL IN HORSES

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ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION

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UNDERSTANDING HORSE BEHAVIOUR

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In this issue an opportunity is being offered by the University of Queensland for horse owners to take part in a survey researching resistance in worms. Faecal egg counts are supplied at no cost for those who wish to take part , you can read more about this on pages 16 and 17. The proof will be in the poo!

Until then, take care and ride safe!

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Mark Langley Mark's encounters with vast numbers of different horses have given him a deep understanding of them. His subtle postures and quick reflexes pick up on a horse's intent before you or I could catch our breath.

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tep into the yards at “Wallaroo Waters' and you are immediately greeted by Mark's affable, warm smile. This is where he trains horses, mostly break-ins, in the New England area of NSW. It's pretty country, and Mark knows the area well. He's one of those reliable types you could safely get lost in the bush with. At the age of 13 Mark led a four day horse trek covering 150kms.

Following this childhood spent mostly on the back of a horse, Mark worked in and managed various horse industries in Australia, Scotland and America, dabbling in different disciplines as he started to learn about horsemanship.

He has trained horses out on his 500 acre property after all; he knows what it's like to be on a bolting horse in the forest when both of your reins break. He has worked with many wild and tough horses, including starting a mob of 2-8 yr old brumbies headed for life in the UAE, one of which left a considerable fist sized lump on his chest after one wellaimed bite. Mark has come a long way since those days though and understands how affective every part of your training can be.

And it is emphasis on this that you will find at Mark’s clinics as he teaches the foundations that avoid such disasters from happening. His horsemanship is respectful of each horse's mental capacity and personality, and is put forward in a practical way. Performance and Mark has since unselectively started and trained hundreds of horses, pleasure riders will find his skills of direct relevance. combining knowledge from other people and his own experiences to As Mark only takes small groups for formulate proven foundation skills which he now teaches at his clinics. clinics (he limits the riders to 10) he is But he hasn't stopped trying to progress his horsemanship. able to help each rider individually.

“I take into account each rider's “Meeting new horses always has a buzz for me. All horses require personalities and experience, and slightly different approaches, but every now and again a horse comes tailor exercises to suit them and their through that challenges me to think deeper and look harder for a better horse.” way.”

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The Truth in the Teaching of Nuno Oliveira

By Eleanor Russell NUNO OLIVEIRA... For most of the equestrian world the name says it all!

Born in Portugal on 25th June 1925, Nuno Oliveira began learning his chosen profession at an early age with his Master, Joaquin Gonzales de Miranda. Nuno Oliveira learned the principles of de la Guérinière and Marialva, and he never deviated from these Classical Principles in training horses throughout his life. He retained Mr Miranda's beliefs in great discipline and calmness from both horse and rider - as well as the continued study of the writings of the Old Masters..................................................................................................

I was fortunate enough to spend almost 12 months in Nuno Oliveira's village of Avessada, Portugal, riding my French stallion, Victorieux.....................................................................

It was during that time I was given permission to take these photographs… more of which appear in the book..............................................................................................................

A short time prior to Nuno Oliveira's death in February, 1989, he and I were looking at the projected book and the use of the photos. The text is simply quotes of Nuno Oliveira and from my notes over 10 years. He was most enthusiastic about the project. I remember mentioning to him at the time, that in some photos he did not look perhaps as perfect we all wish we did in photos.

He thought for a minute and then said, "But the serious rider will look beyond that". ......................................................................................

Towards the end of his life he was frequently in pain, but he continued riding his beloved horses. As a trainer he shared his knowledge with his students with a generosity I will never forget - always with endless patience he would discuss a horse's problem and the suggested solution.................................................................................

His students will especially remember at day's end the glass of vino in his office and the detailed discussions of some of the movements and achievements of the horses and riders that day.

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AMONGST the daily cares and concerns of life, each rider can, while thinking of these moments of beauty he has spent with his horse or horses, be sure that riding is an art..........................................................

One man in general is the same as another, but it is quite different if he lives in another climate and country. So it is the same for the horse.

Nuno Oliveira often quoted General L'Hotte..."Horse's always remember their first habits." When I choose a horse I look first to see if I like its general appearance, it's beauty and the expression in its eyes. I look at him through half closed eyes as he is led, in hand towards me to see if his general appearance is well rounded, even if he is not well nourished. Finally I look more closely at all of his gaits then I look at his legs.

A good horse is no particular colour nor a particular breed. There are good horses and bad horses in every breed but some breeds have a greater number of horses suited for one thing or another. Observe the state of mind of the horse while it moves without being excited or pushed. I watch how the back functions in all gaits. The back is the bridge between the fore and hind legs and the part that carries the rider's weight..................................................................................................

A horse is an animal who has more rapid reflexes than a man and has

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The horse is astonishingly quick to understand his rider's mood and to I have often had to work with two different types of horse, and I have feel and hear all influences..................................................................... observed that one system of training cannot always be exactly the same for both horses. Each one must, of course, be worked according to When the rider feels and loves his horse, working to help his horse Classical Principles but you must feel sometimes the differences in the develop both physically and mentally, it is now that a rapport will develop horses and allow for it. that the horse will never forget. If the horse and rider are perhaps separated for some years, when reunited the horse will remember his riders aids and the rapport will again be there.

If the trainer forgets that the memory of a horse is truly amazing then the trainer will be confronted with many difficulties during dressage training.

This amazing memory of the horse remains of great importance throughout his entire training..................................................................

Your voice, caresses, and other rewards will stay in his mind as will violent blows or other severe methods of punishment which will cause loss of confidence and nervousness.

Ask for much, be content with little and reward often.

Horses who have a bad character are rare. In general their problems are caused by insensitive, thoughtless, inexperienced or unkind riders.

Explaining to the horse always with gentle ways will give him confidence and show him there is nothing to fear. But he must understand and accept without resistance whatever you ask him to do. You must reward the horse each time he does what you ask of him, but never ask more than he is capable of giving. This will make him your friend and not your slave.

Every horse is a person, with a nervous system different.

Nuno Oliveira quoted Steinbrech ... "That for correct work the conformation of the horse's back is of decisive importance, and, that during the horse's training it must be the centre of attention."

Correct dressage training can change a horse. It can give him a different balance and outline as his muscles develop. This improvement can sometimes cause considerable surprise!

The choice of a horse must first be a love affair

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The Rider

To reduce to the minimum the problems and resistances, which occur during training a horse, it is necessary for the rider to have patience, FIRST a relaxed mind then a relaxed horse............................................. gentleness and some intelligence..........................................................

A relaxed horse is a calm horse ... he is not a sleeping horse!................... Doctors, lawyers and businessmen think with their heads. Riders must Relax your mind - and stay at peace........................................................ learn to think with their bottoms!..............................................................

It is ridiculous to do things by force - poor horse - it looks ridiculous, it is not a beautiful thing to do things by force.

The rider must pay basic attention to the horse's calmness, relaxation,

If you sit relaxed in the right position the rest is easy! You must know how, but first you must FEEL. If you know all things and have no feel that is a disaster. In training a horse, a rider cannot have only one system because each horse is different.

Thousands of little things - all must be remembered by the rider. One must never cease to observe each horse.

When one speaks of impulsion to the riders they have a tendency to push or rush, when one speaks of lightness they have a tendency to abandon...............................................................................................

The rider who all his life looks for the best sensations or feelings from his horse, and, who each time looks for his own feelings and thoughts on each and every occasion to be more in harmony.....................................

The man who does all this knows well that each horse is different from every other horse...................................................................................

straightness, cadence, energy and promptness to the response to the aids. To return always to the basic exercises and to spend more time with them than with the more advanced exercises. These advanced exercises one asks for at a time when one feels the horse is ready to perform them..........................................................................................

It is better to do them little and well than many times and often not well.

To know and understand that the spur is not always the expression of the strength of the leg but, also perhaps is an aid for relaxation and calmness of the horse.

The tactful rider feels if part of the horse is tired and knows how to help the horse to The horse is not a machine, it is a living being. Of course one rides him engage this part without and he never forgets the movements he has learnt, but what is force. necessary to know is to ask the commands correctly, without bad consequences to the body of the horse................................................... It is always necessary to complete a session of work thinking about the horse being in his best frame of mind the next day.................. FIRST a relaxed mind...then a relaxed horse.

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It is the rider who decides how and in which variation of each pace he must work the horse. The final result must be good for the rider and for the horse, and not always for the judges or the spectators sitting on chairs.....................................................................................................

If you move your body more than the back of the horse, there is no cooperation between you and the horse....................................................

More often than not it is we ourselves who keep a horse from performing a movement correctly because of the rider's incorrect use of aids and a poor seat................................................................................................

Observation of the horse, reflection and reading, not only of that which is written today, but also the works of the Old Masters, added to with practice will increase your understanding. Don't get complicated.

About the Author

During ten years with Nuno Oliveira as her mentor Eleanor Russel spent time with him at Avessada training her French stallion Victorieux. Eleanor, a successful competition rider, an FEI Judge and breeder of Arabian Warmbloods also translated two of Nuno Oliveira's last books and is the author of the book The Truth in the Teaching of Nuno Oliveira To purchase the book please go to www.nunobooks.com or Contact Emma Russell (07) 4667 1660 or 0418 770 676 e.russell@bigpond.com The above extract was reproduced by request from Emma Russell in loving memory of her Mother, the late Eleanor Russell.

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THRUSH

An in depth look at a possibly debilitating condition Most horse owners have heard of it, some have experienced it - thrush on the hoof of the horse: the smelly black stuff that sits in the central sulcus and/or the collateral grooves of the frog. It is unpleasant, but in most cases horse owners are initially not too worried about it. Smear a little Koppertox on it, spray a little antibacterial spray and all should be good. In some cases it is, in some it is not. Is it something we have to be worried about? Well, maybe, maybe not.

The Healthy Hoof Before we begin to look into thrush, let's first start with investigating what a healthy bare foot should look like. Here you see a healthy frog, sufficiently wide to carry the back of the hoof. There should be no crevices in the frog. The collateral grooves that run alongside the frog from the heel to the apex of the frog should be easy to clean with a hoofpick and pain free.

The healthy frog is a fairly soft, elastic horn, and is grown by the frog corium. The frog corium is supplied with blood through arteries that branch off the digital arteries and run alongside the frog. This blood supply is crucial for the growing of the frog.

The horn of the hoof capsule widens with every step when the hoof becomes weight bearing.

Healthy frogs with no sign of thrush

This is the blood supply to the frog

This widening allows blood flow throughout all tissues in the hoof.

Nature had intended for this to happen for most of the day (and night) while the horse moves to graze, thus replacing dead or worn away horn with healthy new horn continuously, regardless of the terrain or weather conditions.

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In many textbooks thrush is cited as the result of unhygienic conditions such as wetness, mud, and stabling on soiled bedding. While all of this certainly does not help an already compromised frog, it is not the reason for horses exhibiting this problem. Lack of circulation (and correct trimming), lack of movement and lack of good nutrition are the main culprits.

How does it look?

Thrush starts fairly benign.

The heel is a little contracted, the bars are high and there is a crevice in the middle of the frog.

The frog is not quite as wide as it should be, but this is seldom recognized as many professional books depict hooves with narrow frogs. The horn shows some discoloration and there may be a small flap of horn on the frog. It is not painful, so we don't give it too much thought.

This crevice in the middle of the frog gets gradually deeper, eventually you can insert the hoof pick and you come away with a foul smelling, dark substance.

Or you just have high bars and the foul smelling substance is at the bottom of the collateral grooves. These are signs that not all is well in frogland.

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First and foremost the hoof has to be brought back into balance to function optimally.

That means it has to be balanced medio-laterally (left to right) as well as anterior-posterior (front to back). Balancing a hoof correctly, knowing exactly where to put the breakover and trimming in such a way that the hoof will function and return to optimal health is not always an easy task and should be executed by someone thoroughly trained in the field of barefoot trimming. An intensive knowledge of anatomy is a must for trimming compromised hooves.

Unhealthy frog where dirt accumulates under the flap

In a case of severe thrush the horse may not want to put weight on the back of the foot, as this becomes very painful. This could lead to swollen legs due to infection. In this case the immune system calls the lymphatic system for help and the leg will start to swell. Thrush also can eventually lead to founder. Because of the infection in the back of the hoof, the horse overloads the frontal connection, the laminae stretch and the coffin bone starts to rotate slowly. Restoring circulation to the frog corium may initiate the healing process, but with circulation also comes restored nerve function, which may make the horse more aware of the existing damage.

If not properly treated, the crevice gets deeper and deeper, eventually breaking into the soft tissue at the back of the hoof.

Now the horse may become lame and serious treatment is necessary and will take a long time to remedy.

Here you can see how close to the corium the accumulated dirt from thrush comes

Cross section through hoof showing inflammation from thrush

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It is really important to treat thrush aggressively and that requires not only a correct trim, but evenly important the involvement of the owner. Thrush often needs to be treated every day.

Deep sitting thrush invading the bulbs of the hoof and the underlying tissues

What to do?

You can leave this on for 12 hours for severe cases. You may have to repeat this. We found this treatment often more effective than colloidal silver. You also can use some absorbent, purified cotton, press it with a hoof pick into the deep crevices of the thrush, saturate the cotton with a mixture of half White Lightning, half white vinegar and then wrap the hoof with Vetwrap. You may want to put several layers of duct tape over the Vetwrap to prevent the bandage to be destroyed through movement. When using cotton, try to obtain natural cotton, or maybe even sheep wool, they stay better in the hoof than the synthetic variety.

There are several ways to go about treatment. You can soak the horse in colloidal silver for several hours.

That is a very holistic approach. To set this up without wasting any colloidal silver: Insert the hoof in two or three plastic bags. Leave the bags open at the top. Now insert the hoof with the plastic bags into a soaking boot. Tape the plastic bags loosely above the fetlock with duct tape.

Syringe the colloidal silver into the innermost plastic bag.

Soaking boots One 5 hour soak should kill all or most of the bacteria.

Another similar approach is to treat the hoof with White Lightning. The set-up is pretty much the same, except that you first fill the innermost plastic bag with a mixture of half and half White Lightning and white vinegar. The acid of the vinegar will produce a gas that will kill the bacteria. You then tape the bags completely shut above the fetlock or Hoof with severe thrush packed with pastern. cotton, white lightning and secured

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For less severe cases a mixture of Neosporin or bag balm and athlete's foot crème (also known as Pete's goo after the inventor Pete Ramey) may be syringed into the thrush area. Vetericyn is also an easy to apply remedy that is anti-fungal and anti-bacterial. Lately there came a new remedy on the market: No Thrush. It is a powder, which makes good sense because it absorbs some moisture, but can be tricky to apply into deep thrush areas.

It always is a good idea to clean the frog with some 3% Hydrogen Peroxide Solution. Whatever remedy you choose, please make sure it is natural and not toxic. Caustic remedies may not only burn and cause unnecessary pain, but also are usually toxic.

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Hydrogen peroxide (H202) and Athlete’s foot cream, part of Pete’s goo

Herbs, essential oils and homeopathic remedies are a gentle, safe yet effective natural alternative designed to promote the health and functioning of your horse's hooves.

A combination of well known ingredients such as Linseed oil (Flaxseed oil), Wintergreen Oil, White willow, Horsetail (Equisetum arvense L.) and Comfrey have therapeutic abilities that soothe and calm the hoof while also maintaining overall skin health. Marigold (Calendula officinalis L.), Lavender, St. John's Wort and Arnica contain antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties thereby speeding healing and recovery of thrush in horses.

These are the least invasive and most effective treatments. But it is imperative that at the same time the blood supply to the frog area is ensured by correct trimming.

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The hoof care provider plays only a small role in the recovery from thrush. The owner needs to apply remedies regularly after cleaning the hoof thoroughly and daily. And you may need to carefully consider the nutrition of the horse.

If he is not getting adequate nutrition, not only is his immune system compromised, but his hoof will not be as strong as it could be...which leads to him suffering from medical problems that otherwise would probably not occur.Improved nutrition will increase the strength and durability of his hoof, and allow him to fight off the thrushcausing bacteria on his own more easily before it ever becomes a problem.

Movement is another huge factor in the prevention of and recovery from thrush. The owner may have to take an active role in the movement of the horse and make sure that he gets ample movement on firm, non-concussive ground. This stimulates the hoof, flexes the hoof capsule, ensures circulation within the hoof capsule and stimulates hoof horn and frog growth.

Take home message: Thrush can be prevented with responsible horse management. Check and clean your horse's hooves daily, hire the best hoof care provider you can find, and share your concerns about the hoof with him/her. Make sure the horse gets enough movement and supply him with excellent, clean nutrition that allows the body to rebuild the tissues in a better and more functional way. Don't give thrush a chance to invade your horse's hoof.

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Evidence-based worm control in Horses

An intestinal rupture due to Parascaris equorum.

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imes have changed in the equine worm world - The kingdom was once dominated by the very harmful large stongyles (like Strongylus vulgaris), but strategies utilising highly effective drugs at regular intervals have driven these parasites into virtual extinction on most properties.

The two biggest threats to the health of our equine friends are now the cyathostomes (or small strongyles), and Parascaris equorum (the large roundworm of foals), both infecting grazing horses all around the world.

To complicate matters, there are only 3 drug classes available to horse owners to treat for worms and reports of resistance to ALL of these classes are becoming more and more common.

It is more important than ever that we prolong the life of our effective anthelmintics by becoming informed on how to tailor worm control for individual horses.

In the same way that you wouldn't give your children antibiotics every 6-8 weeks to keep bugs at bay, our goal in equine worm control should be to treat the right horse, at the right time, for the right worms using the right product. Furthermore, forget about trying to completely suppress or eradicate worms - a zero tolerance approach is neither achievable nor sensible.

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Rather, a balance should be sought that allows adequate exposure (for the development of immunity) and provides sufficient refugia (to slow down resistance) while maintaining clinical health of our horses. In order to do this we need evidence, and a targeted strategy. Here are some important points to consider....

Firstly, you need to know which drug classes are effective against worms on your property. It is a complete waste of time and money to treat horses with drugs that don't even work! To find this out, you can run a faecal egg count reduction test (FECRT) which assesses the effectiveness of a particular wormer by measuring egg count before, and 10-14 days after treatment. Reductions less than 95% might indicate a problem with resistance. Resistance to benzimidazole (BZ) drugs, e.g. oxfendazole, is now widespread, so it would be wise to avoid using these in isolation.

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Secondly, you need to identify which horses are naturally more susceptible to worm infestations. The general rule of thumb is that about 80% of pasture contamination with worm eggs arises from just 20% of the horses in a group. Using faecal egg counts to monitor individual horses will give you an idea about which of your horses are high “eggshedders� and consequently require more frequent treatment.

Conversely, the low egg shedders can receive fewer treatments. Egg counts will also give you a guide on when treatment might be most appropriate (i.e. normally recommended when egg counts exceed 200 eggs per gram).

Being familiar with the peak transmission times for small strongyles in your area will give you an advantage. For those of us in SE Qld, strongyle eggs can develop and larvae can survive on pasture just about all year round, but peak transmission occurs during spring / early summer and again in autumn / early winter. Timing treatments immediately prior to these high-risk periods (i.e. in late summer and late winter) helps to reduce those peaks.

In addition to all of this, using good pasture hygiene where it is appropriate will also help to control worms by interfering with the life cycle. For example, removal of manure on a weekly basis, harrowing or spreading manure during hot dry periods, rotating pastures with ruminant species will all help to reduce the reliance on chemical worming treatments.

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There are a few ways that horse owners can become involved in the research. We are looking for people who are interested in running a FECRT on a group of 10 or more horses (or foals) on their property.

If you fit this description, get in touch with the principal investigator, Dr Anne Beasley, on a.beasley@uq.edu.au for a sampling kit to be posted to you.

If you only have a small number of horses, you can get involved by sending in manure samples to monitor egg counts, either just once, or over the seasons to help tailor your own individual worming plan.

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By Dr Merrilyn Fitzgerald BVSc. - Pacific Vetcare Reproduction Unit What is artificial insemination (AI)?

Artificial insemination (AI) is the placement of semen into the uterus using a catheter inserted through the cervix.

Mares are usually scanned daily until they begin approaching ovulation at which time they will be scanned at much closer intervals until it is time to inseminate. Hormones are normally given to the mare to ensure she ovulates.

The mare will need to be re-scanned at 14 - 16 days following insemination to see if she has fallen pregnant. If a mare is confirmed to be pregnant she will be ultra-sounded again at about 45 days to confirm that the pregnancy has become established.

Why use AI over natural service?

Advantages 1.

Increases availability of stallions nationally and internationally 2.

Increases availability of genetically superior stallions.

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Allows the use of stallions that are deceased or that are only collected during the off season (i.e. Winter).

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The cost of shipping semen is less than the costs involved to transport the mare to and from the stud.

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Allows you peace of mind knowing your mare is close to home.

The period of time in which she is away from home is also significantly reduced.

Disadvantages 1.

Fertility statistics are lower than with natural coverage over AI involving the use of fresh semen. On average, fertility of frozen semen is approximately half that of fresh semen.

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The semen of some stallions is unsuitable for cooling or freezing.

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The process by which the semen is frozen will have............ repercussions on the quality of the semen, thus freezing should take place at a specialized facility.

Methods of AI are - Fresh-chilled semen: This is semen diluted with an extender (solution added to preserve the sperm) and then cooled slowly to -6 degrees C in a cooling container. The prefered container is an “Equitainer”, however if this type is not available a number of polystyrene containers are available which will carry out the same job. Chilled semen must be used within 24 hours of collection; hence this limits the use of chilled semen to stallions located in Australia and New Zealand.

- Frozen semen - this is semen that is frozen immediately following collection. It is then stored in liquid nitrogen until required for use.

What fertility rates should I expect when using chilled or frozen semen?

- Chilled semen: 60%-70% as it does not undergo the freezing process.

On average it will take one to two cycles to get a mare pregnant.

- Frozen semen: Frozen semen has approximately half the fertility of Fresh semen, thus average fertility is 35%-40% per cycle. This means it can take numerous cycles to get a positive result.

At what time of the year can I think about breeding my mare by AI? Horses are seasonally polyestrous. This means they cycle a number of times during one particular time of the year, in Australia this time of the year lies between the months of October and March. The increase in day length we receive during early spring stimulates cyclic activity.

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The first few cycles in early spring are in a 'transition phase' as the mare moves out of her winter ovarian inactivity. During this time the mare will show signs of oestrus behaviour (such as frequent urination, clitoral “winking”, submission to stallion etc) however she will not ovulate. The “transition phase'' can last up to 2 months.

Due to this we recommend that all mares must lose their winter coats before being considered for the AI programme in an attempt to prevent wasting time with mares that aren't quite ready to be bred.

Is my mare suitable?

There are a number of factors that you may need to consider when deciding if your mare is suitable to be bred using AI: 1.

Her age? Mares over 20 are generally unsuitable (the younger the mare the better).

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Reproductive status? Maiden mares are the most fertile, and then mares with foals at foot followed by mares that have been dry for at least one season.

Has the mare had previous fertility problems?

Is the mare suffering from any anatomical abnormalities that will affect her ability to fall pregnant? (Your Vet will be able to advise you if you are not sure).

Has the mare suffered from complications during a previous foaling?

Has the mare ever aborted?

Your Vet can help you decide if your mare is suitable and reserve the right not to inseminate mares that are poor candidates.

If your mare is suitable you then need to consider: 1.

Is her tetanus up to date?

If she hasn't been given a booster in the last 2 years she will require a tetanus toxoid injection. If she has never been vaccinated she will need to be given tetanus antitoxin and tetanus toxoid injections followed by a second tetanus toxoid injection 3-6 weeks later.

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Is her worming up to date?

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Is she of an adequate body condition?

Ideally broodmares should be slightly above average body condition and on a rising plane of nutrition. If the mare's diet is comprised of pasture only we advise that you begin supplementing with Lucerne hay and/or a hard feed at least a month prior to when she is due to be bred. When introducing new feed it is important to do this slowly over a period of a week, gradually increasing the quantity offered each day.

What questions should you ask the stallion owner or manager before deciding if he is the most appropriate stallion to use?

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When talking stallion fertility with stallion managers or owners it is important to ascertain if these statistics are based on pregnancy rates per cycle or are based on an overall pregnancy rate for the season.

If statistics are based on pregnancy rates per season this gives you an accurate indication of the stallions true fertility as there is no way to know how many inseminations were needed to get that result.

Has the stallion been collected or served a mare this season?

The first ejaculation of the season will always contain an ejaculate of lower quality.

Has the stallion got foals on the ground?

When buying frozen straws how many do you receive? If this is a limited number i.e. if you are sent 3-4 straws can you get more straws if the mare fails to fall pregnant within the 3-4 inseminations?

When buying chilled semen will they continue to keep sending you semen if the mare fails to fall pregnant?

What are the conditions of payment? Is payment required after a 45 day scan?, do they offer a live foal guarantee? How much does it cost for additional collections? Etc. Do you need to send the semen shipper back to the stud or their vet? How much will that cost?

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Understanding Horse Behaviour Reading the emotion behind the behaviour.

I was reading a Facebook question where someone was asking about why their horse was pawing and what that meant. It gave me the idea for this article, because there could be such a diverse range of answers to this question. It all depends‌‌. it all depends on the emotion behind the behaviour.

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hat we need to look at is not only the behaviour but the context it is in and the emotion behind it. For example if we think about bucking, horses can buck when they are playing, buck when they are scared, buck when they are angry and defiant, or when they are in pain.

In regards to pawing, horses can paw because they are curious or they are trying to check something out, like a tarp on the ground or a horse float tailgate to see if it is safe. They can paw when they are in pain with colic or they can paw when they are very anxious and distressed. They might also paw if they are angry and frustrated.

1 1. Tex - curious, but a little unsure

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So the key to understanding any behaviour is to know the emotion behind the behaviour, because the same behaviour can come from a very diverse range of emotions.

The next thing to know is that horses are capable of feeling all of the emotions or feelings that humans do. For example, fear, resentment, happiness, joy, sadness, anger, frustration, anxiety, confusion, contentment, pride, boredom, rejection, exuberance, grief, defiance and depression, to name just a few.

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2. Waru - contented, happy, connected. 3. Tight, tense, not breathing, tight cheek muscles, jaw and muzzle, not blinking, head and neck high, tight throat and ears listening, on high alert. 4. Here, I have this horses attention but he is a bit tight and not breathing, a little unsure, I have got to prove to him that I can have leadership but at the same time he does not need to fear me in any way.

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6 5. Spirit- feeling calm, confident, self-assured and interested.

6. Helium - asking a question, enthusiastic, alert and with softness.

This horse is bending through the spine (ribs).

To discover the emotion underlying the behaviour we need to LOOK, LISTEN AND FEEL. It is really not that hard because it is the same as observing people. We can get an indication of how people are feeling through observing their body language and actions and listening to the words they use. With horses we can't listen to the words but there are some sounds they may make that can give us information.

Firstly, we need to look at the context of the situation and then we look for qualities of softness and relaxation or their opposites, tightness and tension.

Tightness and tension are going to indicate that the horse is in a more negative mental and emotional state, or a state of physical imbalance in the body, whereas softness and relaxation indicates a more positive mental and emotional state and a physical state of balance. When I use the word soft I am referring to softness everywhere. Soft eyes, soft ears, soft loose muscles (to see and touch), soft joints, tail movement will be soft and the feet land softly on the ground.

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The horse's movement would be soft, portraying rhythm and flow and bending through the spine (ribcage) as opposed to being stiff, straight, rigid or braced through spine and in particular the ribcage area. Bending through the ribcage means that horses are soft and loose through the spine and nervous system, since the central nervous system runs through the spine

They can sometimes react so quickly that even they didn't know what they were going to do before they did it.

The latter is indicative of a horse that is extremely fearful and in survival mode, severely stressed and possibly pain related. In this state they can be a danger to themselves and all around them so the first management strategy is getting them to stop and THINK.

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In the case of a horse being more calculated and thinking - if the rest of the body shows signs of softness then this is good, a thinking, soft horse is a very good thing. If the rest of the body shows signs of tightness and tension, this can be indicative of pain, discomfort, resentment or anger and clearly they are not happy about what is happening or about to happen. So in this case I would be investigating any possible physical reasons for the horse to be feeling pain or discomfort, saddle, feet, teeth, sore back etc. or any possible emotional reasons for this resistance to cooperating, like confusion, holding onto memories of previous past experiences and lack of trust in humans for example and these emotional issues would need to be addressed through training and having the horse feel understood and supported by the trainer/rider. Just 8 like with people, where there is anger and resentment, underneath there is usually a deep hurt or sadness which needs to be acknowledged and 7. This horse is tight and tense, defensive, not bending through the then released and then they can be supported and encouraged to take a ribs and spine hence the "leaning" over of the HQ's' like a motor bike fresh start and give things another go. going around a turn. 8. Both the mare and foal are a little worried and POSITIVE BODY PART NEGATIVE apprehensive.

Generally soft and relaxed

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Generally tight and tense

Soft to touch, moving softly in the direction of the horse's attention.

ears

Stiff and hard to touch, rigid in how they are held either being pointed intensely forwarding in the direction of attention or pinned flat back.

Soft, blinking, bright

eyes

Hard, starring, not blinking, very dark, dull or black, showing whites ( unless they have appaloosa breeding where this can be normal)

Full, soft

breathing

Shallow, holding breath, noisy

Soft, loose, licking lips

Muzzle - pay particular attention to the muzzle.

Sometimes when all the other signs are very subtle this will show you when there is tension in the horse.

Tight, wrinkled, pay particular attention to the lower lip - is it drawn back tightly or quivering?

Loose, not clenched, cheek muscles soft

jaw

Teeth clenched at the back, grinding teeth, usually goes with not breathing

Tail bone flexible, swinging softly in rhythm with the horses movement

Tail (The tail is an extension of the spine so it really is telling you about what is going on in the spine.)

Tail bone rigid, may be clamped down or “J” in tail (fear and defensiveness), may be straight up or straight out (excitement / mixed with nervousness)

Bending easily through turns

Ribcage (attached to the Braced, rigid, not bending spine – so it is also an indicator of what is happening in the spine. The central nervous system runs through the spine so it also gives feedback about that.)

Soft to touch and look at

muscles

Hard to touch, visible signs of tension

Soft and with a fuller range of motion

joints when in motion

Stiff, limited range of motion, staying in flexion rather than opening more fully towards extension.

Sounds soft

foot fall

Sounds heavy

Loose, swinging, regular rhythm, flowing freely, good impulsion

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Tight, restricted, choppy, irregular rhythm, stiff, rushing and impulsive or hesitant and not wanting to go.

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www.equinenews.com.au Often there is a combination of emotions that is, mixed emotions - For example sometimes horses will be excited and playful but there can be nervousness at the same time. This is often the case when horses see something a bit scary or different and they prance with a high head and high tail, blowing out through their nostrils.

PAGE 23 Sometimes and with practise you may start to feel some of the physical sensations that they are feeling like the tightness in the stomach associated with anxiety or tightness in the throat or chest or restricted breathing, all symptoms of stress and tension. You also could feel the opposite, where you come into the presence of a horse and you feel very calm and peaceful. Practising being centered, grounded and breathing fully (down into your centre, and expanding your centre on the in breath) will be keys to developing your intuitive and energetic feeling of the horse.

It is important to know what the emotion is behind the behaviour so we can respond appropriately. Horses emotional states can change from moment to moment and we need to recognise this and be ready to adjust. Be observant, aware, open and “in the question” ? Being in the question means your mind is always asking why, how, what if and what for and then the counterbalance of this asking is the “allowing”, the quietness and the openness of the mind that allows the answer to come in.

9 9. This horse looks quite despondent, uninterested, tired, like she has "been through the mill". Even though I am "offering" her an idea rather than forcing my idea on her, she is not yet feeling different about life.

As well as looking for tension or relaxation we need to feel for it. We can feel for it physically through our physical touch but also energetically.

Tune into the horse and then into yourself and see how you feel when a horse displays a behaviour. Do you feel happy and at ease or distressed? For example you may have heard a horse neigh or whinny in distress and felt their distress, agitation or frustration in yourself. You may be working with a horse or just in their presence and feel very agitated and you were not feeling like this before - you may have picked up this feeling from them. The more we practise connecting into our horses, which really means getting quiet and still and with the intention to better know and understand what is going on for the horse, the better we will get at knowing how they are truly feeling even when the signs are much more subtle.

10 10. Tina Bell, Chris Millot and Winchester – enjoying a scratch.

By Mel Fleming - Connecting with Horses, Riding with Synchronicity

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12 - 13 13 18 -19 19 - 20 27

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5-6 12 - 13 12 - 13 19 19 20 24 - 27 26 - 27 26 - 27

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EVENTING & SHOWJUMPING

4-6 12 - 13 12 - 13 19 - 20 19 - 20 20

Sungold Milk Shipwreck Coast Jumping, Warrnambool Racecourse - Ph: 03 5562 2211 TDSJC Show Jump Clinic, Toowoomba Qld - Ph: Kathy Humphrey 07 4630 9771 - 0407 132 281 Boneo Park combined training, 312 Boneo Rd, Boneo Vic - Ph: Emily Hodson 03 5986 3006 Caramut Jumping Festival, Email: Annie Whiteman - E: jumping@equestrianvictoria.com.au Eventing Summer Training Clinic open to ALL EV members, WPNEQ Vic - Ph: 03 9013 0707 West Moreton Open Jump Day, River Downs Eq/ctre, Scrub Cr Rd, Scrub Cr - Ph: 07 5423 0300

5 -15 18 - 20 19 - 22 25 - 28

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5-6

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PONY CLUBS

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3-6 6 - 11 19 - 20

PCA of QLD Southport Seminar, Southport - Ph: Jan 07 5573 1334 Pony Club NSW State Championships 2013, SIEC, Horsley Park - Ph: PCNSW 02 4229 8977 Pony Club NSW State Championships 2013, The Exhibition Centre, Wagga Wagga - Ph: above

12 - 13

SQRHA Open Pen, Ph: Sheridan Deede 0409 670 964 VRHA Slide Into Summer Reining Show, WPNEC Vic - Ph: Sandy Dodds 0400 424 298 GVRHA Tasmania Judges Seminar - Ph: Wendy Starr 0427 801 787 or 03 5484 5346

19 - 20 REINING 19 - 20 SHOWS AGRICULTURAL

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5 13 25 - 28

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View AQHA Show Calendar - www.aqha.com.au for all States Plenty Valley QH Show, WPNEC Werrebee Vic - Ph: Kim Bates 03 5428 4390 SWA & ABPC: H/ship Clinic with Pauline Stuart Fox, Young P/Cl U/C Arena - Ph: 02 6343 2927 ECAPWPA Wauchope Showground NSW - Ph: 02 6587 1228 New England Quarter Horse Ass, Moonbi S/grounds - Ph: Amanda Maxwell 0427 005 721 Big Valley QHA Vic - Ph: Annette Boyd 0427 682 516

ALSO SEE CLINICS LISTED UNDER NATURAL HORSEMANSHIP SECTION 8 - 10 15 - 17 19 - 20

CLINICS & COURSES

SPECIAL EVENTS

Australian Equine Behaviour Centre, Pony Camp, Bradford Vic - Ph: 03 5787 1374 Australian Equine Behaviour Centre, Junior Clinic, Bradford Vic - Ph: 03 5787 1374 Sonja Bollnow, 2 Day Course for Horse Lovers & Professionals, Hunter Valley NSW Ph:02 4938 5756 24 - 27 Australian Equine Behavior Centre, Intensive Clinic, Bradford Vic - Ph: 03 5787 1374 28 - 29 Peter Hollier (GER) Qld RIDING Clinic - Squad (Open to all Equestrian Qld members) Ph: Lesley 0412 896 360 31 - 1st Feb Peter Hollier (GER) QLD RIDING CLINIC - SQUAD (Open to members of the 2013 FEI, Performance and Young Riders Squads) - Ph: Lesley 0412 896 360 E: lsulivan11@optusnet.com.au 12

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CAMPDRAFT & RODEO

CARRIAGE DRIVING

2 NRA Oakey Qld - Ph: 07 5495 8668 2 ABCRA Walcha Junior Campdraft & Jnr Rodeo, Walcha NSW - Ph: Eleisha Clarke 02 6777 2879 2 ABCRA Chassilis Rodeo - Ph: Gale Stanley 02 6763 7646 4 - 10 Landmark Classic Campdraft (not affiliated) Ph: Mark Haywood 0417 467 911 9 ABCRA Cooma Rodeo, Neroli O'Neill 02 6452 4521 9 ACA Tanymorel - Ph: Warren Rock 07 4664 8605 9 10 ACA Nanango - Ph: Alan Broome 07 4163 2367 15 -18 ABCRA Bendemeer Campdraft & Rodeo - Ph: Georgia Newman 02 6760 5797 16 ABCRA Moonan Flat Campdraft - Ph: Kerri Mitchell 02 6545 3137 16 ABCRA Goulburn Rodeo - Ph: Jeff Rowson 0428 406 154 16 -17 ACA Burrandowan - Ph: Cath Fairbairn 07 4164 8128 17 ABCRA Murrumbateman (PR50%) Rodeo - Ph: Matt Darmody 0431 757 996 22 - 24 ABCRA Coolah Campdraft - Ph: Rowan Cox 0488 995 566 23 ACA Hamilton - Ph: Lynne Lucas 03 6248 9231 23 ABCRA Real Deal Rodeo - Ph: Tami Tribe 0412 618 946 23 - 24 ABCRA Gravesend Rodeo - Ph: Leanne Bell 02 6729 7109 3 ACDS NSW, Tamworth Club Rally Day, Attunga Sport & Rec/gr - Ph: Elizabeth 0427 766 726 8 - 10 ACDS Vic, World Cup Driving, FEI, Bordeaux France - Ph: Janet Muspratt 02 9606 6085 9 - 10 ACDS Vic, CDE Oaklands Greenvale (tbc) - Ph: Janet Muspratt 02 9606 6085 16 -17 ACDS NSW, Joe Hawkins Cup Level 3; Riverina Carriage Cl, Marrar Sports/gr - Ph: 02 6920 2330 17 ACDS Vic, Open Activity Day, Bellarine Iverleigh - Ph: 03 5265 6126 17 ACDS Vic, Navigation Drive (tbc), Southern Cross Toongabbie - Ph: 03 5192 4662 23 - 24 Warwick Dist Driving Cl, Training School with Bronwyn McAdam @ Strongfield Stud, Linthorpe Valley Rd, Southbrook - Ph: Karen 07 4681 0402

CUTTING

16 Darling Downs Cutting Club Toowoomba Qld, Jackpot Show - Ph: Bob Wing 07 4630 6500 16 - 17 West Gippsland Q.H. Assoc Inc, Garfield Vic, Championship Show - Ph: Linda 03 5998 8402 22 - 24 Southern Qld Cutting Horse Assoc Dalby Area 5 Workoffs, Ch/ship Show - Ph: Ray 02 6679 3652

DRESSAGE & EQUESTRIAN

2 Skye Park Classic Championships, WPNEC Werribee Vic - Ph: Allan Bruno 0438 557 720 3 Macedon Ranges Dressage & Young Horse Competition, WPNEC Werribee Vic - Ph: 0408 100 872 8 - 10 YH Quailifier-Official Event, Hawkesbury Sh/gr, Clarendon NSW - Ph: Karen Lever 02 4576 7996 9 -10 Carlton Performance Horses2013 Dressage Ch/ships, WPNEC Werribee Vic - Ph: 0438 381 854 10 South Eastern Summer Dressage Event, Ayr Hill Equest/Gr Vic - Ph: Luana Brown 0408 776 812 10 Currumbin Unoficial Dressage, Cyrrumbin Grounds Qld - Margaret E:marglamprecht@gmail.com 13 - 17 Barastoc HOTY, Horse of the Year, WPNEC Werribee Vic - Ph: Katie McMahon 03 9013 0707 14 - 17 DWA CDI, Orange NSW, Bradgate Park - Ph: Cathie Drury-Klein 0417 224 432 16 Juravon Park Autumn Series, Juravon Park Eq/Ctr Vic - Ph: Tam Hill 0434 276 621 17 Balmoral DC Official Dressage Championships, Balmoral Eq/Ctr Vic - Ph: Louise 0488 993 767 17 TVEG Beach Ride Cabarita Beach - Ph: Keighley Leeson 0428 536 868 24 Hawkesbury Dressage Competition, SIEC Horsley Park NSW - Ph: 02 9006 3700 24 LVRC OPEN Associate, PINK RIBBON Dressage Day E: enquiries@loganvillageridingclub.com.au 28 - 3rd March 2013 Equestrian NSW Interschool Ch/ships, SIEC NSW - Ph: Elysha Sargent 02 9620 2660

ENDURANCE

2-3 NSWERA - AGM, Manilla NSW - Ph: Gay Bonham 02 6785 2055 23 - 24 NSWERA Zone One Trainers, 40/20 both days - Ph: Mariee Turnbull 0432 074 995

EVENTING & SHOWJUMPING

NATURAL HORSEMANSHIP

2 Feb to 17th March - New Zealand Jumping - Long White Cloud Tour - Ph: Mandy 02 8762 7777 2-3 Pakenham Horse Trials, Huxtable Rd Reserve, Pakenham Upper - Ph: 0427 348 563 (after 6pm) 8 -10 Victorian SJ Stables Indoor SJ Championships, Whittlesea - Ph: 03 9716 2229 - 0408 039 756 9 -10 Kooralbyn ODE, CNC2*, 1* EvA105, EvA95, EvA80, EvA60 - Ph: Kristen Heffernan 07 5546 4410 16 Warnambool Horse Trials, Pony Cl Grounds Warnambool Vic - Ph: Majella Ryan 0429 799 943 16 - 17 PPSJC Show, Lang Lang Vic - Cont: Kylie Wilson E: kylieandtim@dcsi.net.au 20 - 21 Sydney (at SIEC) Eventing, One Day Event, Horsley Park - Ph: Rosemary Allen 0432 302 258 23 - 24 Sydney (at SIEC) Eventing, ONE Day Event, Horsley Park - Ph: Rosemary Allen 0432 302 258 23 - 24 Geelong Horse Trials, “Barwonleigh”, Winchelsia Rd, Inverleigh Vic - Ph: Erin 0403 165 255 23 - 24 NVSJC Summer Show, Details to come - Ph: Annie White Monday & Tuesday 03 9013 0707 23 - 24 Berwick Show featuring the Vic Country Champs, Details to come - Ph: Annie White as above 2-5

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POLO & POLOCROSSE

8 - 11 15 - 18 19 - 20 21 - 22 22 - 25 23 - 24 26 - 27

ANH Ken Faulkner 4 Day Savvy Weekend, Tamworth NSW - Ph: Jennifer 0427 302 598 ANH Ken Faulkner 4 Day Savvy Weekend, Macksville NSW - Ph: Val 0402 073 545 Steve Brady Horsemanship 2 Day Clinic, Whittlesea Vic - Ph: Carol Amoretty 03 9730 1615 Steve Brady Horsemanship 2 Day Clinic, Yarra Junction Vic - Ph: Stuart Benson 03 9730 1615 ANH Ken Faulkner 4 Day Savvy Weekend, Tallebudgera Qld - Ph: Tracy 07 5533 8401 Steve Brady Horsemanship 2 Day Course, Wangaratta Vic - Ph: Jodi Gormon 0410 586 036 Steve Brady Horsemanship 2 Day Clinic Shepparton Vic - Ph: Jenny Vernon 03 5792 1251 A/H

2-3 6 15 - 16 17 23 23 - 24

VPC Club Ch/ships Open Inv - D Grade, 0, 4 and 8 Goal, WPNEC - E:jroberts@elitesports.com.au Wednesday Night Chukkas Open to All, WPNEC – Contact as above Ballarat Polo Tournament, Yaloak - Ph: Lauren McSwain 03 9421 3000 - 0438 859 634 Yaloak Invitational - Yaloak - Ph: Lauren as above Jeep February International - WPNEC (Chirmside) - E:jroberts@elitesports.com.au Victorian Polo Club Open Invitation - D Grade, 0, 4 and 8 Goal Handicap, WPNEC - E: as above

2-3 Sunbury Tournament, Ballarat - Ph: Michael Galvin 0439 383 000 9 -10 Sale, Development weekend Multi Horse, Sale - Ph: Michael as above 23 - 24 Central District Tournament, Ballarat - Ph: Michael as above

PONY CLUBS

2 2-3 23 - 24 26

PCA Qld Jumping Equitation @ Gatton - Ph: 07 4630 3135 PCNSW Michelago Sporting Gymkhana, Bredbo Showground NSW - Ph: 02 4229 8977 Horseland PCAV State Dressage & Sh/jumping Ch/ships, Yarrambat Park - Ph: 0419 120 854 PCAV Glenlyon PC HT & PCAV CZ, Glenlyon Rec Reserve - Ph: Carlene Klas (A/H) 03 5476 4398

REINING

2 2-3 9 -10 16 - 17 16 - 17 23 23 - 24

GVRHA Tasmania Joint Show NTQHA - Ph: Wendy Starr 0427 801 787 or 03 5484 5346 SQRHA Ribbon Show and Clinic - Ph: Sheridan Deede 0409 670 964 NSWRHA Qualifier Show, (Jindabyne) - Ph: Lisa Lawson 0447 229 194 QRHA Clinic ans Ribon Show, Caboolture - Ph: Lynda Gray 07 5429 8797 GVRHA Tasmania Show, Pontville - Ph: Wendy Star 0427 801 787 or 03 5484 5346 RRHA Twilight Show - E: riverinareinersgmail.com RRHA John Wicks Clinic - E:riverinareiners@gmail.com

SHOWS AGRICULTURAL SPECIAL BREEDS

SEE PAGE 32

Australian Brumby Horse Register - Visit www.abhr.com.au upcoming events - Ph: 02 6655 2224 7-9 NSW Arabian Horse Assoc Inc-East Coast Arabian Ch/ships, SIEC Horsley Pk - Ph: 0408 232 162 14 - 17 (TBC) NSW Paint Horse Association - 2013 State Show, SIEC Horsley Park - Ph: 02 6884 55 16 2013 QLD RPG Welsh Pony Fun Day, Walloon QLD - Ph: Sue Groundwater 07 5483 4765 3

Lake Macquarie Pack & T/Horse Riders, Rosebrook - Ph: Jackie Mann 0438 574 356 Also in February, Snowy Mountains - Ph: Jackie as above Clarence Valley Trail Riders Inc - Ph: Cherie Davis 02 6649 4336 Dayboro Trail Riders Club Ph: Bob 07 3425 1651 / Graham & Lorraine 07 3425 3248

TRAIL RIDERS 3

WESTERN PLEASURE & PERFORMANCE

SWA & ABPC Quarter Horse Feature Show (A AQHA & AA App Points, Young P/CL U/cover Arena Ph: Jenny McCue 02 6343 2927 9 PVQHA, Show, Lancefield Vic - Ph: Kim Bates 03 5428 4390 23 - 24 SWA & ABPC, H/manship Clinic with Linda Long (USA) - Young P/C U/cover Arena - Ph: as above 24 ECAPWPC, R Holtkamk Judge, Wauchope S/gr - Ph: Pat Thompson 02 6585 6013

CLINICS & COURSES

2 2-3 3 23

Masterclass Peter Holler, Young Horses to Grand Prix, QSEC Qld - Ph: Lesley 07 5433 3222 Mark Langley 2 Day Horsemanship, Byron Bay Equestrian Ctr NSW - Ph: Jenny 0417 200 411 Jane Clothier “Bodywork Basics”, you can bring your own horse, Ballina NSW - Ph: 0447 672 523 John Wicks Horsemanship/Reining Clinic, Near Wagga Wagga, ACT Email: riverinareiners@gmail.com

2-3 3 10

All Breeds Hack Show, Gunnedah NSW - Ph: 02 6742 1867 (Thursday 9am – 3 pm) All Breeds Hack Show, Camden NSW - Ph: 02 4655 8338 Show Horse Council of Australasia 2013 Pitcher Partners Pacific Coast Hack SHOW, Horseworld Stadium Moralya NSW - Ph: Leonie 0412 570 103 E: shcshowsec@hotmail.com LED Young Stock Feature Show - Bellara Park I/Arena, Veresdale Qld Ph: 0439 094 951

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Australian Campdraft Association - www.campdraft.com.au for events 1-3 ABCRA Barraba Campdraft - Ph: Tanya Clarke 02 6783 1344 1 ABCRA Mudgee Rodeo - Ph: Allison Beer 02 6372 4099 1 ABCRA Barraba Junior Rodeo - Ph: Michelle Steiger 02 6783 2242 2 ABCRA Rockley Rodeo - Ph: Ros Press 0427 704 457 9 - 10 ABCRA Aberdeen Campdraft - Ph: Dan Lee-Warner 02 6543 6238 9 ABCRA Queanbeyan Rodeo - Ph: Christine Corkhill 0433 081 492 9 ABCRA Cessnock Rodeo - Ph: Ros Lindsay 02 4991 1585 15 - 17 ABCRA Bundarra Lions Campdraft - Ph: Jack Gallagher 02 5723 7255 15 - 16 ABCRA Muswellbrook Campdraft & Rodeo - Ph: Brad Singleton 0408 885 997 16 ABCRA Timor Campdraft - Ph: Hannah Hunt 0459 191 056 23 - 24 ABCRA Cumnock Campdraft - Ph: Sally Morse 02 6369 6163 23 - 24 ABCRA Dorrigo Campdraft - Ph: Laurie Darby 02 6657 5123 23 - 24 ABCRA Delungra Campdraft - Ph: Sharon Edwards 02 6723 6499 29 - 31 ABCRA Geurie Golden Gate Campdraft - Ph: Ros Ireland 0408 979 264 29 - 30 ABCRA Attunga Junior Rodeo & Rodeo - Ph: Zoe Allen 0458 759 687 31 - 1st April ABCRA Gilgandara Rodeo and Junior & Novice Rodeo - Ph: Julie Watling 0413 418 464

CAMPDRAFT & RODEO

2-3 9 - 10

CARRIAGE DRIVING

ACDS VB Level 3 CDE at Hinemoa Grenfell, NSW - Ph: 0407 838 700 ACDS Qld Official Dressage, qual. Ross Siemen Cup. Qld Cone Classic, Mothar Mt Ph: 07 5483 5121 9 - 11 (tbc) Victorian Carriage Driving Championships - Cont: Janice Gorick E: goricks@nex.net.au 16 - 17 ACDS NSW Joe Hawkins Cup CDE ,Marrar - Ph: Sue Frazer 02 6920 2330 or 0429 202 330 23 - 24 ACDS NSW Level 3 CDE MOONBI P/Cl Grounds - Ph: Liz O'Brien 0427 766 726 29 - 31 ACDS National CDE Championships - Ph: Judy 02 6942 6762 Janet 02 6906 6085

CUTTING

8 - 10 SQCHA Chinchilla, Championship Show - Ph: Ray Cooper 02 6679 3652 - 0402 380 407 9 - 10 Port Albert Cutters Championship Show, Ballarto Rd Cardinia Vic - Ph: Linda 03 5998 8420 13 - 16 2013 NCHA National Finals & Snafflebit Futurity , AELEC Tamworth NSW - Ph: 02 6765 9356

DRESSAGE & EQUESTRIAN

2 3 3 9 - 10 10 10 - 11 16 16 - 17 16 - 17 17 21 - 23 24 24

Western Victoria DC Official Competition, Colac P/C Grounds Colac Vic - Ph: Judy 03 5231 4257 Berwick & Dist DC - Equus Rugs & Acc Indoor Comp, Oakwood Riding School - Ph: 0407 681 480 Balmoral DC Official Dressage Championships, Balmoral Eq/Ctr - Ph: Louise 0488 993 767 Dressage NSW Clarendon Event Senior Comp - Hawkesbury S/gr - Ph: Karen 02 4576 7996 AWEA Official Dressage Competition, Albury Wodonga Eq/Ctr - Ph: Anthea 0419 172 250 Welsh Pony & Cob Dressage Competition, Tatura Prk Events Complex - Ph: Angus 03 5966 5150 Juravon Park Autumn Series, Juravon Prk Eq/Centre - Ph: Tam Hill 0434 276 621 Boneo Park Autumn Dressage Championships, Boneo Park - Ph: 03 5986 3006 Show Horse State Titles Vic, WPNEC Werribee - Ph: Katie McMahon 03 9013 0707 AWHA Official & Young Horse Dressage Day, WPNEQ Werribee - Ph: Mary 03 5786 1584 PSI Dressage & Jumping with the Stars, WPNEQ Werribee - Ph: Bryony Glusti 0425 499 477 TVEG T-Shirt Gymkhana - Ph: Keighley Leeson 02 6677 9319 Balmoral DC Official Dressage Championships, Balmora Eq/Ctr - Ph: Louise 0488 993 767

ENDURANCE

29 - 1ST April Cedar Ridge Easter Carnival NSW AERA 80/160 elevator (over 2 days), FEI 80*/120** AERA 80/40/20, Venue TBA - Ph: Courtney Freeman 0417 248 172

EVENTING & SHOWJUMPING

2-3 9 - 10 9 - 11 17 21 - 24 23 - 24

Tamborine Equestrian Group ODE 1*, EvA105, EvA95, EvA80, EvA60 - Ph: Kristen 07 5446 4410 Tonimbuk Horse Trials, Tonimbuk Equestrian Centre Vic - Ph: Helen Reid 0431 478 347 Western Districts SJ Championships 20TH Anniversary - Ph: Angela Haworth 0437 107 733 LVRC OPEN Showjumping (Qld) - www.loganvillageridingclub.com.au Queensland International 3 Day Event, Warwick Qld - Cameron E: cosborne@bigpond.net.au Wandin Park Horse Trials, Wandin Park Vic - Ph: Nicole Rouget 0419 891 207

NATURAL HORSEMANSHIP

9 - 10 11 - 22 15 16 - 17 23 - 26

Steve Brady Horsemanship, Caboolture Qld - Ph: David Forstpointner 0408 001 962 Mel Fleming, 2 week course-intro/Intermediate, “Alchemy Place” Moonbi - Ph: Mel 02 6760 5519 ANH Ken Faulkner, 4 Day Savvy Weekend, Allora Qld - Ph: Belinda 0488 958 669 Steve Brady Horsemanship, Gosford NSW - Ph: Allan Harrison 0418 277 787 Steve Brady Horsemanship, 2 xTwo Day Clinics Cobbitty NSW - Ph: Jan Roppolo 02 4659 6490

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Victorian Polo Cl Open Inv, D Grade, 0, 4 and 8 Goal Handicap, WPNEC - Ph: 03 9421 1300 Victorian Polo Cl Open Inv, D Grade 0, 5 and 8 Goal Handicap, WPNEC - Ph: 03 9421 1300 Yarra Valley Polo Tournament, Flowerfield Vic - Ph: Julie Simpson 03 9722 1318 Jeep Polo Cup, WPNEC (Chirmside) - Ph: Ph: Lauren 03 9421 1300 NSW Polo Ass, The Morton Cup, Richmond NSW - Suzie Ruse E: nsw@australianpolo.com.au Victorian Polo Cl, 0, 4 and 8 Goal, WPNEC - Ph: Lauren 03 9421 1300 The Countess of Dudley Cup & NSW Cl Ch/ships, Richmond - E: nsw@australianpolo.com.au Mount William Polo, Dunkeld Vic - Ph: Ph: Lauren McSwain 03 9421 1300

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PAVIC Casterton - Ph: Scott Creek 03 5575 0208 PA VIC Sale - Ph: Sonia Ford 03 5149 2385 PANSW Burradoo Carnival, Bong Bong R/course Bowral - Ph: Miriam Oszurko 0418 428 347 PANSW Lake George Carnival, Bungendore S/gr - Ph: Jaclyn Dowling 0430 018 311 PAVIC Ballarat - Ph: Steve Owen 03 5342 0422 PANSW Eurocoast Carnival, Moruya - Ph: Melanie Kelly 0407 207 649 PCVIC Moorooduc, Bass Straight Cup - Ph: Marlene Voight 0409 670 699

PONY CLUBS

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PCAV Seville Horse Trials 2013 NMZ, Wandin Park Vic - Andrew E: andrew@metaval.com.au PCAQ Open Sports Day, Caboolture Qld - Ph: 0428 962 613 PCAQ Open Showjumping, Wynnum Qld - Ph: 0431 4463 PCAQ Open Hunter Trials, Burpengarry Qld - Ph: 0414 699 665

REINING

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SQRHA Slide & Spin Jackpot Qualifier Show - Ph: Sheridan Deede 0409 670 964 VRHA Derby & State Championship Show (Affiliate Qualifier) - Ph: Sandy Dodds 0418 321 289 NSWRHA Qualifier Show - Ph: Lisa Lawson 0447 229 194 QRHA Clinic & Qualifier, Show, QSEC Caboolture - Ph: Lynda Gray 07 5429 8797 John Wicks Horsemanship/Reining Clinic, Riverena RHA - Janice E: rinerenateiners@gmail.com

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Australian Palouse Pony Nat & NSW State Show Tenterfield E: australianpalousepony@mail.com AUSTRALIAN BRUMBY HORSE REGISTER: www.abhr.com.au Events Ph: Jan 02 6655 2224 SWA & ABPC Feature Show (AA App Points) Full Appaloosa, Paint & QH. All breeds Catered for At Young Pony Cl Grounds Undercover Arena, Young NSW - Ph: Jenny McCue 02 6343 2927 Welsh National Show, TPE & E/ Complex, Tatura Park - Ph: Janet Evens 03 5766 2283 Qld RPG Welsh Pony Information Day - Cairns: www.wpcs.com.au/qld Native Pony Champ/ships 2013, Events Complex I/Arena, Tatura Vic - Ph: 03 5725 1995(AH) Nth East Border RPG The Autumn Show, Tatura Events Comp, Tatura Vic Ph: 02 6026 0612 (ah) Welsh Pony & Cob Dressage Championships, Pakenham Vic - Ph: Angus 03 5966 5150 2013 National Pony of the Year Show, SIEC Horsley Prk - Ph: Melissa McVeagh 02 4774 8573 QLD All Welsh Show & 2013 Foal Futurity Finals, Gatton Showground Qld - Ph: 07 5483 4765 Brisbane & Country Palouse Pony Show - Gatton - Ph: 07 5497 4343 or 07 5573 1916

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WESTERN PLEASURE & PERFORMANCE

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LWQH - PHA Inc Laidley - Walloon, Rosewood Showground - Ph: Donna 0403 193 293 ECAPWPA Wauchope Showgrounds NSW - Ph: Pat Thompson 02 6585 6013 BWPC 'B' Show, Burpengary Equestrian Centre Qld - Ph: Kirra Walker 0422 338 513 BVQHA “AA” Show , Vic - Enquiries: Show Secretary annlee@iinet.net.au - Fax:03 5768 2518 Also see Clinics listed in Natural Horsemanship section Mark Langley Equine Ability, 2 Day Horsemanship Course, Coffs Harbour NSW Ph: 0417 200 411 Mark Langley Equine Ability, 2 Day Horsemanship Course, Canungra Qld Ph: 0417 200 411

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QLD All Breeds Young Stock Show - Caboolture S/Gr Qld Ph: Gail 07 3282 8858 27th Annual Kilkivan Horse Ride, Kilkivan Qld - Ph: 07 5484 7194 SHC of Australasia Inc - 2013 Grand National, SIEC Horsley Park - Ph: Leonie 0412 570 103 National Brumby Week, (all states) - Ph: Jill Pickering 03 9428 4709

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Apr Crackin Cancer Horse Trail Ride, Three Waters, Glen Innes - Ph: Marshall 02 6624 4879 Apr Woolbrook Stampede, Walcha NSW - Ph: Neville Henry 02 6777 5906 Apr Paint Horse Assoc of Aust - Nat Championship Paint Horse Show, AELEC 02 6884 5513 Apr Sydney International 3 Day Event with Grand Prix Showjumping - Ph: 0418 216 364

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~February~ NSW - 02 9879 6777 1-2 Berry 1-3 Morrisset-Lake Macquarie Dist 1-2 Rydal & Dist 2 Uralla 2 Nimmitabel 7-9 Inverell 8-9 Nowra 9-10 Tenterfield 9 Henty 9-10 Cabargo 9-10 Crookwell 15-17 Bega 15-16 Guyra 15-16 Kangaroo Valley 15-16 Gulgong 15-16 Gundagai 15-17 Maitland-Hunter River 16-17 Oberon 16-17 Ashford 16-17 Camden Haven 17 Gunning 22-24 Glen Innes 22-24 Canberra Royal Nat 22-23 Cessnock 23-24 Comboyne 23 Binnaway 23-24 Luddenham 23-24 Rylstone-Kandos 24 Sofala & Dist VIC - 03 9281 7467 QLD - 07 3252 1630 2 Yarra Glen 9 Korumburra 9 Tyrendarra 13 Sungold Field Days 1-2 Stanthorpe 8-9 Allora 15-17 Clifton 22-23 Killarney 16 Merino 22 Rochester 23 Berwick 23 Foster & Dist 23 Cooroy

~March~ NSW - 02 9879 6777 1-2 Robertson 1-2 Milton 1-3 Mudgee 1-3 Newcastle 1-3 Boorowa 1-2 Armidale 1-3 Barraba 1-2 Deniliquin 2 Delegate 2 Baradine 2 Braidwood 2-3 Blacktown 2 Blayney 2 Tumut 2 Wallamba 3 Tarago 3 Dalgety 3 Koorawatha 3 Jingellic 8-9 Gresford 8-10 Moss Vale 8-9 Coonabarabran 8-10 Castle Hill & Hills Dist 8-9 Walcha 8-9 Tamworth 8-9 Wakool Dist 9-10 Wingham 9 Cooma 9 Cumnock 9-10 Goulburn 10 Bemboka 10 Adelong 15-16 Dunedoo 15-16 Camden 15-16 Gloucester 15-17 Lithgow 15-16 Muswellbrook Upper Hunter 16 Bombala 16 Tumbarumba 16-17 Yass 16-17 Taralga 23 Batlow QLD - 07 3252 1630 VIC - 03 9281 7467 2-3 Bell 2-3 Millmerran 8-9 Pittsworth 1-2 Deniliquin 1-2 Warragul & W/Gippsland 2 Corryong & U/Murray 3 Heytesbury 8-9 Proston 9 Tara 15-16 Inglewood 5-7 Wimmera M/Field Day 8-9 Tallangatta 10 Bellarine 11 Orbost 15-16 Cohuna 15-16 Murgon 16 Oakey 22-23 Goomen 15-17 Wodonga 16 Apollo Bay/Otway Dist 16 Balmoral 16 Pakenham & Dist 23 Jandowae 21-24 Lardner Park Events 23 Natimuk 23 Tatura 24 Minyip 30 Bunyip

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Shandell named ambassador to ABCRA National Finals Australian-born singer-songwriter Shandell was announced the ambassador of the National Finals to be held in January.

Hosted by the Australian Bushmen's Campdraft and Rodeo Association (ABCRA), the finals take Place from 19th-23rd January during the Tamworth Country Music Festival.

"It's such an honour to be the ABCRA National Finals ambassador. It's the passion that beats in me - a passion for country, our people and our stories," says Shandell.........................................................................................

Pairing the National Finals with the second largest country music festival in the world is a double win for Tamworth and a boost for the regional economy and festival attendees................................................................

The focused young country musician is forging a career in country music with international accolades and two EPs, including her latest release, Satin and steel. Her hit single Baby you broke it debuted in the top 50 on the Country Music Charts and she is the youngest musician and only Australian to win the coveted Nashville Songsearch competition.....................................................................................................................................

"We are proud to have such a positive, accomplished country artist and competitor behind the ABCRA National Finals," says Dianne Hallam General Manager of ABCRA. As ambassador, Shandell will perform at the National Finals Rodeo from the 23rd-26th January at the new purpose built AELEC arena, and will be a guest presenter on the National Finals Rodeo highlights package' broadcaster Fox Sports television. .............................................

Music and rodeo fans will also see her compete as a National Rodeo Finalist. She is a regular competitor and currently ranked among Australia's top 15 rodeo women.......................................................................................

There's no pigeon-holing this country singer-cum-cowgirl who likes to challenge herself and keep her mind active. "Life's to exciting too ignore. You've got to shake things up and not get stale," says Shandell.

The Tamworth Music Festival celebrates its 41st year and attracts over 50,000 visitors. It won a recent NSW Tourism award for Major Festivals and Events. For more information on Shandell go to: www.abcra.com.au

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The Next Crackin' Cancer Horse Trail Ride

13th - 20th April 2013

Each year that we have ridden, it just gets better. Our inaugural 130kms ride saw 16 riders and horses from various parts of NSW and Queensland turn up. Our second ride in 2012 saw a 100% increase with 33 riders and this year we are making a cut off number of 50 riders.

A big proportion of the 50 riders are those who did it last year and are The country traversed is different every day with numerous river and eager to repeat the experience with some saying it was one of the best creek crossings, old historic sapphire mining sites and lots of forest and scenic trail rides they had been on. open grasslands to travel, often on trackless land.

People taking powered campsite, unpowered campsite and cabins have access to the surrounding horse yards. No horses are to be ridden or allowed in the inner camp area. Small private yards can be put into larger surrounding horse yards a short distance away.

The main inner camp area has three cabins, 6 powered campsites, numerous unpowered campsites and the “Gunyah” which is a large recreation room with showers, toilets, camp kitchen with microwave and refrigerators. Each night of the ride, entertainment is provided by Leigh Warren who is a well-known country western singer and entertainer, known as the Country “Outlaw”.

Cabins and powered sites can be booked and are allocated on a first in, first served basis. On the arrival day Saturday 13th participants are welcomed with a BBQ after unloading horses and establishing their Three Waters “High Country” Horse riding holidays is purpose built to camp. host large groups of people with floats, truck, and horses in what they A rest day will be held on Wednesday 17th. Steve's son Mark Langley is a call their “Horsetel” concept. renowned horse breaker and trainer whose special skills are helping It's 1200 acres of superb horse riding country and is bounded by three him to become well known for his horse handling and horsemanship permanent waterways. To describe the neighbouring countryside, if one Clinics. Mark will be holding a horse handling clinic on the afternoon of could imagine Three Waters as the hub of a wheel, its surrounding that day. The cost to attend this clinic will be $10 with the money being creeks and river are also the boundaries for large cattle and sheep donated back to the Cancer Council of NSW by Mark. properties, ranging from four thousand to ten thousand acres in size.

Steve Langley the owner of Three Waters is an accredited Trail Leader and Ride Overseer with Trail Riding Australia Inc. Steve has had permission from these large landholders for many years to ride their land with his long distance horse treks. He has been a professional long distance horse trail leader for thirty five years Each day's ride from the Three Waters base camp goes out in a “clover leaf” pattern so that by the end of the last day's ride, six properties have been ridden over. These properties are secluded, natural and very scenic.

Three Waters “Horsetel” camping area is located only 15 kms from Glen Innes the historic Celtic Capital of Australia with all your supply needs.

Three Waters has numerous horse yards with water and a large outer fence contained area of about 100 acres with a creek, a dam and waterholes, toilets, shelter shed with bench table and seats and fireplaces for those wishing to set up their own yards and camp.

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THE NATIONAL HORSE AND PONY RESCUE first annual calendar launch.

The National Horse and Pony Rescue announces their first annual calendar launch which celebrates the fresh start to life the beloved Rescue horses have been given.

The calendars will be available for purchase on the website (coming soon), at various saddlery stores and feed merchants in the Northern NSW area and by phone or email order. All purchases are Tax Deductable.

Founded by Kylie Kawecki in early 2012 and situated in the beautiful Bilambil Valley, Northern NSW, The National Horse and Pony Rescue helps neglected, abused, unwanted and slaughter bound horses and ponies, giving them first class rehabilitation, medical attention and training.

The Rescue aims to work with the racing and breeding industries by providing them with an alternative to slaughter. The National Horse and Pony Rescue adopts these horses out to loving homes on a lifetime contract, with 24 hour support to the new owners for the life of the horse.

The National Horse and Pony Rescue promotes healthy horse care and is driven to provide educational programs, training clinics and in the future Equine Facilitated Therapy. They believe that all horses and ponies are deserving of an ongoing duty of care which extends beyond the Rescue.

The Rescue is a newly registered charity looking for volunteers, sponsors and donations from the public to help rehabilitate these lovely horses. Aspiring to develop Rescue centres around Australia, The National Horse and Pony Rescue is constantly looking for volunteers and beneficiaries to help make this aspiration possible.

If you can help in any way, whether it be a gold coin donation, adopting a horse or pony, participating in fundraising activities, becoming a member or by providing a property to operate from, please contact: The National Horse and Pony Rescue Founder Kylie Kawecki on 0416 739 528 Or by email at: kylienhpr@hotmail.com Or the secretary Elise Linkins on 0401798584 or by email at eliselinkins@hotmail.com.

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The Elite Feat

By Kailie Nott (www.kailienott.com.au)

Most riders recognise they need to improve themselves before they can expect better performances and relationships from their horses.

Riders look to the elite 'equestrians' in their field of interest as role models and for strategies that may help them achieve a similar level of accomplishment. All equestrian pursuits have their masters, whose methods vary between one another. Instructors, who may or may not have trained with one of these masters, do their best to pass on the necessary skills to attain these high levels of accomplishment. So why do so few people attain a high calibre if it only takes technique to be highly effective and harmonious with horses?

How can there be so many different techniques, all of which create brilliance for some people, yet they not do so for most? Proficiency may be gained through technique, but it takes more than technique to be exceptional. Here are some characteristics that I have noticed exceptional equestrians have in common: Confidence: The very best equestrians are extremely self-confident with horses. The horse does not disturb their internal level of emotional self-control. They do not get anxious or mad and do not bully their horses. They expect to succeed and their patient, quiet insistence builds confidence and willing subservience, not subjugation, in their horses.

Lack of self-confidence from the rider can create nervousness or bossiness in the horse.

Persistence is not the same as inflexibility; rather, they adapt their strategies to deal with individual horses or situations. These equestrians do not need big changes or short time frames to feel satisfaction. Any small change for the better is seen as progress and helps maintain motivation in both horse and rider.

Consistency: The best equestrians are aware of their behaviour around horses. They are consistent with their aids and know how to balance Persistence: The best equestrians do not give in. They persist because consistency and variation in their routines so as not to confuse or bore they expect to succeed, understanding that patience is the road to the horse. This consistency enables the horse to predict outcomes and success and impatience the route to failure. have confidence in his interactions with people. These equestrians avoid upsetting the horse through inconsistency, which would only inhibit learning and freedom of movement. Confidence and calmness combine and express themselves physically in relaxed, fluid and expressive horses Sensitivity: The best equestrians are very sensitive to their horses.

They can read a horse's emotions and physical state and so make adjustments to accommodate the needs of the horse. The sensitivity of the human towards the horse is reciprocated as sensitivity from the horse to the human. The horse is not pushed beyond his mental or physical limits. These equestrians know when and how to apply pressure to the horse, and just as importantly, when to release the pressure. As they are constantly attentive to their horse, they know when to change or finish an activity to maintain a happy, confident and willing horse.

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Few people are born naturally talented with horses, or have the privilege of help from truly exceptional equestrians. The challenge is great for most riders wanting to excel, as many instructors can help in developing a rider's technical skills, but true greatness lies as much in developing the intangible skills as the physical ones.

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Equine Health Products

Other Products

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Ph: 02 4457 3022 www.equecaredownunder.com.au

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PROPERTY IMPROVEMENTS

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PRODUCE - RURAL SUPPLIES & SADDLERIES

PROUD-AID

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PROUD-AID IS A UNIQUELY FORMULATED PASTE DESIGNED TO PREVENT & ELIMINATE PROUD-FLESH

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Feed & Stock Supplements - Grain & Produce - Pet Food & Supplies Fencing Supplies & Gates - Electric Fences - Concrete Products Garden Equipment & Supplies - Organic Supplies & Produce - Vegie Seeds Also offering a quality range of products for horse and rider.

Stockists of: ZILCO - SHOO TAG - TEKNA Synthetic Saddles WILD HORSE Australia Insect Repellent Rugs

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SUPPLIERS OF: HAY & CHAFF, PET FOOD, STOCK FOOD, DRENCHES ANIMAL SUPPLEMENTS A SELECTION OF SADDLERY RIDING EQUIPMENT & WORK CLOTHES admin@goodnaproduce.com.au

BEDWELLS FEED BARN & SADDLERY Seed and Produce Merchants

Stockists of: Hygain, Riverina, Prydes & Mitavite 11 Keppel St, Bathurst 2795 Ph: (02) 6331 2844 Fax: (02) 6331 4232 Lot 42 Unit 7 Main St, Wallerawang 2845 Ph: (02) 6355 7531 Fax: (02) 6355 1466

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

williams WILLIAMS GROUP AUSTRALIA

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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

Deliveries Servicing All Areas of Sydney

THE GLEN STABLES PRODUCE STORE Suppliers of quality stock feeds Pets accessories and much much more!

For all your animals needs come in say G’day.

132 Ferguson St, Glen Innes NSW 2370 Ph: 02 6732 3010 Fax: 02 6732 3059 AH: 02 6732 6887 Email: theglenstables@hotmail.com

OXLEY RURAL SUPPLIES & PRODUCE ABN 86 210 124 881

Paul Hassab

Stockists of: PRYDES - HORSEPOWER - MITAVITE - RIVERINA HYGAIN - NORCO - CASTLEREAGH - COPRICE RIDLEY - GRENFELL COMODITIES Fencing Supplies - Electric Fencing PHONE / FAX: (02) 6581 0643 MOBILE: 0407 810 643 78 - 82 John Oxley Drive, Port Macquarie NSW 2444 www.hastingscbd.com.au/oxley.html

Clothing & Saddlery ELT Paris, Ariat, Horze, Blue Dog, Akubra, Brigalow, Bullzye, Zilco and many more.

Trading Hours Monday - Friday 8am - 5:30pm Saturday 8am - 5pm Sunday 9am - 2pm

Our Online Store is coming soon!

www.macarthurstockfeeds.com.au 7-9 Hill St, Camden NSW 2570 Ph: (02) 4655 3567 Fax: (02) 4655 1884 Email: email@macarthurstockfeeds.com.au

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Peter Britt Saddlery Pty Ltd Quality Equine canvas and leather products for the wholesale and retail trade.

Peter & Melinda Britt Ph/Fax: 02 6545 2543 Mob: 0427 374 706 Email: outlawangels@southernphone.com.au Located at the rear of 128 Kelly Street, Scone

Kmac Equestrian & Country Clothing Equestrian Shirts, Vests & Ties Are My Specialty Also Producing Country Shirts & Assorted Material Printed Bags For All Purposes Ph:(07) 4665 7568 Mob: 0447 745 107 kerry@kmacequestrian.com.au www.kmacequestrian.com.au “Wangalea” 175 Len Middletons Rd, Brigalow Qld 4412

“We Seam To Have It All Sewn Up”

Pee Wee Bit Massive Range Of Rugs Over 50 Different Styles. Imported English Bridles At Affordable Prices. Stockists Of Stubben Saddles Now stocking Western Gear including: Wrangler, Thomas Cook Professionals Choice, Half Breed and Stock Saddles.

Ph: (02) 6765 5066 www. more4horses.com.au

Located just down from Bunnings on Lockheed Street, Tamworth NSW 2340 Present this ad or like us on facebook for a 10% discount during December and January.

The most comfortable and responsive bit you will ever put in a horse’s mouth Sales and trade enquiries phone: 0407 852 910 www.macsequine.com

Your Horse Knows if there’s a GelPad on!

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

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GelPad

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Embroidered Saddlecloths

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

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

Email: enquiry@clubcoloursdirect.com.au

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HORSE TRANSPORT Greg 0412 233 083

Weekly Services Bris - Syd - Melb

PROMPT DELIVERY - NO CHANGEOVERS SERVICING THE HUNTER VALLEY & NEW ENGLAND AREAS

Now Servicing the New England Area

Peter J Kearney 0428 349 554 Email: petermelissak@gmail.com PO Box 3 Wallabadah NSW 2343 A/H Ph: 02 6747 1452

www.eastcoasthorsetransport.com

TRAINING & TUITION 3 Re X A in us Ch ing tra am Fu lian pi turi on ty

Equine Breaking and Re-education John-Mark Payne Specialising in Breaking and Training for Western Performance and Dressage.

Starting young horses for all Disciplines l Re-education for all disciplines l Reining Performance Training & Showing l

l Lessons & Clinics Beginners to Advanced Suitable for all Disciplines

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Based South East Qld Mob: 0409 892 997 johnmarkpayne31@yahoo.com www.johnpayne.webs.com

Bayside Equestrian Nathan & Natalie Johnston

Ph:0410 575 807 141 Kennedy’s Lane Tyagarah NSW 2481 baysideeq@bigpond.com Training & Re-education ~ Specialising in Show Jumping & Show Horses Lessons Available for all Disciplines QUALITY PERFORMANCE HORSES FOR SALE

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Enquiries or to book in your area Phone: 0402 420 658 Email:j.wicks1@bigpond.com Website: www.johnwicks.com.au Facebook: John Wicks Training Stables

Website: www.johnwicks.com.au

Darren Palmer Large Campdraft Arena

Breaking & Training

Specialising in Campdrafting & Cutting Cattle Training Clinics - Private Lessons O414 746 396 www.dpalmerbreakandtrain.com.au

Training Stables

Breaking In Educating Pre-Training All Disciplines Situated near Tamworth Tel: 02 6769 0223 Mob: 0411 529 219

Starting = Breaking = Education = Sale Preparation =

Michael Boyce Jnr p (07) 4667 3244 m 0427 617 963 a 1595 Junabee Rd, Warwick Qld 4370 e mpteboyce@bigpond.com Also Standing Tamulena Freckles (Imp) Q-37411

barrymunt@coromandel.com.au

Barry Munt Training Stables

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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. Blair Kennedy Dr. Adam Gerhardt Dr. Mathew Grabovszky

www.pacificvetcare.com.au

Tenterfield Vet Clinic

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

Pip Bacon

With Mobile Equine Crush Equine Dentistry, Reproduction and Routine Services Phone:(02) 6736 2233 Mobile:0428 669 022 8 Clarence St, Tenterfield NSW Email:tenterfieldvet@bigpond.com Dr Pip Bacon (B.V.Sc) Dr John Brown (B.V.Sc) Dr Matthew Verri (B.V.Sc) Dr Michelle Piccini (B.V.Sc)

NOW LOCATED at 32 Sweaney Street, Inverell (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

MACLEAY VALLEY VETERINARY SERVICES

FREESTONE EQUINE VET FARM

MID NORTH COAST

VETERINARY MOBILE SERVICE

Equine Reproduction Centre

A vet who really cares for your horses

KEMPSEY, NSW

For all equine reproductive services

Dr Monika Baffy DVM Equine services: Ambulatory Services and Examinations at Farm Wound Management - Dentistry Equine Reproduction - AI Freeze Branding / Microchipping

Mare Reproductive Preparation For Natural Service Or Insemination Agistment Under Veterinary Supervision Reproductive “Problem Mares” - Artificial Insemination Semen Collection - Perinatal Agistment CONTACT: Andrew Bennett B.V.Sc. Mitchell Edwards B.V.Sc. Shae Sullivan B.V.Sc. Kate Sollars B.V.Sc. BUSINESS HOURS Tom Graham B.V.Sc. Margaret Taylor B.V.Sc. Email:andrew@mvvs.net.au Web:www.mvvs.net.au Greg Dale B.V.Sc.

(02) 6562 7391

37 Watts Rd Freestone Qld 4370

Agistment / Rehabilitation under Vet care

Phone: 0422 474 324

AND MORE

Email: baffy_vet@hotmail.com

EQUIVET AUSTRALIA Equine Reproduction & General Practice Reproduction: Embryo Collection & Transfer & Artificial Insemination using

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 Graeme McLeod BVSc B Ag Sc (Hons)

142 Jimna Springs Rd Southbrook, Qld P: 07 4691 0322 F: 07 4691 0419 enquiries@equivetaustralia.com www.equivetaustralia.com

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VETERINARY

Equine Veterinary And Dental Services “Helping you to help your horse”

Dr. Oliver Liyou BVSc (Hons1) MACVSc (Eq Dent) CMAVA

Now offering an emergency service for existing clients between Coffs Harbour & Yamba Performance Dentistry Stud work - semen, scans & AI Castrations & Surgery

Digital X-Ray - Ultrasound Freeze Branding - Scoping Feet & Lameness Problems

Dr. Louisa Poutsma BVSc (Hons1) CMAVA

Ph: (02) 6642 4700 24 Hr Emergency Ph: 0429 515 250 Email: vets@evds.net.au Web: www.evds.net.au

Dental Group Bookings in Any Town!

With a dental, your horse is weighed on electronic scales and geldings get a sheath clean FREE!

BA L DW I N

EQUINE

Dr Chris Livingston

Complete Veterinary Services including Equine Power Float Dentistry

And Associates

159 Gordon St, Port Macquarie

BVSc (Hons), DVCS

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

KYOGLE

Ambulatory Equine Veterinarian based in Murwillumbah and providing all your veterinary needs including:

· Digital radiography (x-rays) · Digital ultrasonography · Endoscopy VETERINARY SERVICES · Lameness evaluation and diagnosis · Pre-purchase examinations DR GREG BALDWIN BSc BVSc · Medical investigations EQUINE VETERINARIAN · Routine surgery · Reproduction M 0427 139 154 · Dentistry (power tools) E greg@baldwinequinevet.com.au · Hendra Virus vaccinations

Tamworth Veterinary Hospital

VETERINARY CLINIC 24 HOUR EMERGENCY Ph: (02) 6632 1349 ¯ On Farm or on Vet Centre Services Offered ¯ ¯ Equine & Bovine Reproduction ¯ ¯ Embryo Transfer & AI Services ¯ ¯ Digital X-Ray & Ultrasonography ¯ 81 Summerland Way New Park, Kyogle (Just past the Showground) 59 Doohans Road, Boorabee Park (Equine Centre) Email: rossbrown@kyoglevet.com

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.

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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Tia’s Enchanting Garden The place I go when my spirits are low and eternity lights up so bright Where time can slow and feelings can flow, though the ache in my chest is still tight.

When I go there I can still feel her hair, it was softer than velvet itself My sweet little mare no longer in despair, now my teardrops can dry where she rests My memory strays to that very first day when I kissed her and gave her my heart Fate came one day and took her away now her garden inspires my art A tree stands there pink Magnolia Fair it's blooms for all to see There are crystals that swing , they sparkle and dance with the breeze A wind chime that sings a sweet song causing burdens to lighten and ease A teardrop mirror as well has a story to tell, it reflects many memories so fine In “Tia”s Enchanting Garden they will be cherished until the end of time As the flowers in bloom release their perfume reality comes back to check We can never assume that there will never be gloom so lets love to the max what the heck!

Special moments held dear, she will always be near until I join her in heaven myself Though time may close the book of grief, in “Tia's” Enchanting Garden memories lay behind every leaf.

This Garden holds the key to her beautiful spirit set free A place where dreams are made and memories will never fade

Bromac Aladar

ASH#C2-152985

Breeding:

By Yarranoo Stroller (deceased)

by Star Black Minstril Out of Bromac Ebony

by Peppys Doc Bar Q-59705

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 100 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.

Some of Bromac Aladar’s Progeny Aladars Tuqiri

Aladars Tuqiri

Yaranoo Twilight

Stud Fee: $880 including GST, LFG. Preparation of the mare for service including follicle test and scan after service to check the sperm arrived in uterus and again the next day to ensure the uterus is clean.

Chilled semen available for $550 including GST. Plus shipping costs.

Enquiries / Bookings: Phone Oliver at EVDS (02) 6642 4700 www.evds.net.au

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