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Reversing Sinking Coffin Bones Sleep Deprivation in Horses Archery on Horseback Recognising Pain Why Probiotics?

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Inside this issue Cover Photo: Jagoda & Walkers Bessy

by Agnieszka Gulczynska Fotografia https://fotogulczynska.wordpress.com Walkers Bessy bred by EcoGypsy Stud The first ever breeding farm for Traditional Gypsy Cobs in Poland. www.ecogypsystud.com An evoking and touching image conveying a precious moment in time where thoughts connect between horse and child.

Determination and desire to be as one show through, as something very special takes place that only happens with little girls and horses.

Captured in the serenity of Poland’s picturesque woodlands by the very talented Agnieszka Gulczynska.

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Sleep Deprivation in Horses

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How to recognise if your horse is in PAIN

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Horse Archery in Australia – Warrior Up!

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Holistic Pasture Management Winterwood Farm Of all the topics I write about nothing can be more important than looking at the environment where you keep your horse.

Having grown up in rural NSW I am lucky enough to have been able to have had a relatively chemical free upbringing - not unlike my grandparents on whose property we lived.

More modern agricultural practices now use so many chemicals that if you really sat down and looked at it logically I think that most people would be horrified.

As we progress with technology we are discovering day by day the impacts of chemicals and plastics and the devastating consequences this can have on diversity of animal and plant species. Studies are now being published regularly looking at the impacts of these pollutants on our health. We can safely assume that our animals are also going to be impacted in the way that we are.

Desertification is a huge threat- particularly in Australia. The world is losing environments to deserts at a rate never seen before. At my last

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reading 70% of land mass is now desert and its growing. This impacts global weather patterns and loss of habitat for many wild species.

So let’s start looking at some basic solutions to managing your horses and small farm holdings so that we can all contribute to helping the land maintain its health.

I apologise in advance to those people who are forced to keep their horses in stables and small environments. This article is not aimed at you however I hope that what I have written inspires you to look at places where you can keep your horse in a more natural environment!

The Importance of Soil Health and keeping our insect populations healthy We already know that microbes play such an important role in the health of our horses’ gutwhat we may not be aware of is the importance

of helping the soil maintain its equilibrium and microbial population! Good soil retains moisture and aids in carbon fixing, as well as helps create microclimates that are important for atmospheric changes that bring in rain.

If we are to consider the interconnectedness of all life we need to see soil as more than a base rock finely ground with some organic material in it. Soil is a place where a multitude of microbes, fungi and other insects live in a dynamic world - creating the soil and the essential nutrients as part of this dynamic process.

How do we ensure that our soil is healthy?

First step is to assess your soil type and Ph and then work out how to best support it .

Use a home Ph kit to work out the acid/alkaline state of various parts of your acreage and if you

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are unsure as to the soil type you can get your local agronomist to do a full soil and pasture assessment.

In Australia we have great variations in soil type and Ph, and this can often occur in the same area. You can get gorgeous red basalt soils of neutral Ph verge into loamy soil and then taper off into straight acidic granite soils and alluvial base rock all in 50 acres!

It is possible to improve all soils over time, and as an example I will focus on my own property which has loamy granite soils consistently over its 200 acres. We have two red basalt caps on two of my main horse paddocks and it is these paddocks which I am now rehabilitating due to the drought.

Winterwood farm We purchased Winterwood farm in July of 2018 which was in the middle of the worst drought NSW has seen in 100years. Not having yet spent 12 months going through the seasons it’s hard to assess what we need to do in one straight forward plan, so every week, month and season is a slow and exciting reveal as we notice species of birds, plants and other native and introduced animals as they appear.

The Ph here is a variety of neutral to slightly acidic. You can see areas where there is a lovely depth of soil and moisture, and other areas which indicate granite loam and more acid soils. Sheep’s sorrel is one plant which shows us that the soil is acidic and will need support from basalt dust and dolomite.

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After the long dry spell we had an over abundance of Paterson’s Curse appear, as well as black thistle, saffron thistle and the dreaded Cat’s Head. Underneath all this was sub clover, rye grass, phalaris, native grasses and various other varieties of grasses and broadleaf plants.

Bees are buzzing around like crazy getting all the pollen from the “curse” which make the BEST honey.

The standard approach would be to spray the whole paddock with Round Up and then rehabilitate the pasture - but I don’t want to do this. The Paterson’s curse is good for the soil (it has a tap root which breaks up compacted soils) and the bees are loving the flowers!

I want to use a sequence farming/ holistic approach I decided to mow the grass to knock the Paterson’s curse in the horse paddock and to help dry out the rich clover which was bringing

my horses perilously close to laminitis. Horses by the way, do not graze on Paterson’s curse unless there is no other feed available. Some horses can develop a taste for it if they have no other feed, but generally they won’t eat it.

You can see the results in the images of before and after, and the horses looking extremely well and shiny!

The benefits of mowing for weed control • Reducing canopy cover to enable competing grasses to dominate • Cuts the flowers to halve the seed bank • Stresses the curse to die back • Mulch mowing composts the soil so will help to maintain moisture in the soil • Breaks up manure so helps to dry out eggs that require moisture to stay viable.

• Helps biological controls like the Taproot Flea Beetle that targets Paterson’s curse in the spring.

There is plenty of feed still, the horses are no longer at risk of laminitis as the pasture has dried out VERY quickly (it’s been a bit dry) and the weeds have certainly been knocked around.

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Like ripples on a swimming pool, nerve cell discharges sweep in waves across the surface of the brain when mammals (including horses and us!) sleep. And, like ripples on a pond, the waves can vary in frequency and size, from big and slow, to small and choppy. As we sink deeper and deeper into sleep, the waves become slower, bigger and more synchronised (short-wave sleep SWS). When very deeply asleep and associated with dreaming, the waves move into REM (rapid eyemovement sleep) as brain activity becomes more chaotic again with little bursts of action in different areas of the cortex, the eye and ear muscles.

The eyes swing this way and that (hence the term REM) in phase with bursts of activity in the visual cortex – but they do so behind closed eyelids – the brain seems to be seeing and hearing things that aren’t there. In us, that’s exactly what the brain is doing because REM sleep is associated with dreaming. When waking up, the sleeping brain reverses through these stages.

So sleep is composed of ‘slow-wave sleep’ (SWS) and ‘paradoxical’ or ‘rapid eye-movement sleep’ (REM). SWS is shallow and horses can do it standing or lying in sternal (i.e. upright) recumbency; there is muscular activity but little eye movement and the eyes may be partially closed; the head is lowered to wither height or below and the ears rotated sideways or backwards. Something unique to the horse during SWS is a seconddegree heart block which is not considered abnormal. REM sleep is only achieved in lateral recumbency (i.e. lying flat out on their side) with complete muscle relaxation, eyelids closed and eyes moving rapidly.

REM sleep can be quite dramatic – with paddling, twitching, flared nostrils, flicking ears and blinking - and may be confused with seizures. It is also the time of dreaming. In horses, sleep occurs in cycles or episodes of 5 minutes SWS followed by 5 minutes of REM, then 5 minutes more of SWS. The usual sleep pattern for horses takes 3-5 hours per day (a day in this case, being 24 hours). Although sleep occurs intermittently throughout the day, most sleep happens between midnight and 5am.

Although foals and young horses can, adult horses can’t maintain longer than 15 minutes in full lateral recumbency because the weight of the abdominal contents compromises respiration – a significant factor affecting anaesthetic protocols.

Foals, especially neonatal foals, sleep more per day than adult horses.

Their periods of sleep are more numerous, longer and frequent than adult horses.

Horses, elephants and giraffes are able to sleep standing due to the ‘stay apparatus’ which allows their body to be supported without active muscular control. A large flat muscle that runs from the inside of the shoulder blade to the ribs and backbone suspends the body – allowing the muscles to relax. To prevent the shoulder from collapsing into a flexed position, a tendon (part of the biceps) runs from the top of the elbow to below the knee, letting the biceps muscle relax while locking the legs into an upright position. During drowsiness and SWS the stay apparatus is activated, the head is lowered, eyes closed and one hind leg resting.

In very relaxing situations, like grooming, sun-bathing or standing quietly in cross-ties, horses may sneak a few episodes of sleep – like sleeping in class or during an afternoon meeting!

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daylight hours in wild populations. In our horses living in domestication, studies on donkeys in 1963 and horses in 1970 found drowsiness to occur around 8% of the day when horses are indoors and 13-14% of the time when outside. The increased drowsiness outside is combined with decreased SWS and REM sleep and is again related to survival and predation. During periods of drowsiness horses may prefer specific places in their stable – especially the corners. The posture is characteristic with the weight evenly on the front legs and one hind leg – the other hind leg is flexed and balancing on the toe. The head is usually above wither height. If startled the flexed leg is often raised (as if preparing to kick) and sometimes stretches backwards.

Like birds and many other prey animals, horses are social creatures and sleep in social groups. Not all sleep at the same time and a sentry who remains standing while the others lie down to sleep, is usually appointed.

Changes in sentry do not always go smoothly, but generally the first sentry will not lie down for at least 10 minutes after the new one stands up. The shape of the paddock or yard affects REM sleep time in groups of horses, and studies have demonstrated that a rectangular area is preferable to a square - even when the total area is the same.

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Horses sleep because they have to. Consciousness tires the brain and is not something we can keep up indefinitely. As in us, sleep deprivation results in changes in the electrical activity in the brain – leading to epileptic seizures in extreme cases. If we or horses are forced to stay awake, or deprived of REM sleep day after day, around the clock, with no sleeping we soon develop abnormal states, starting with irritability, followed by fainting, hallucinations, metabolic collapse and death. And we need REM sleep. The current theory is that during sleep in general and REM sleep in particular, neural irrelevancies are erased and all innate systems are reset – like rebooting a computer.

A period of full, flat-out, lying on its side, lateral recumbency is necessary for healthy equine sleep, and the lack of it can lead to sleep deprivation.

Sometimes this might be simply because of inadequate bedding. But, like us, many things can cause sleep loss – including environmental stress, noise, extreme temperatures and unfamiliar, strange or unsafe spaces – problems that can occur with hospitalisation. Several factors influence sleep - including feeding, fasting, pasture, type of confinement, social hierarchy and grouping, age, feeding program, weather, size of stable and bedding type. Also social ranking – dominant horses can maintain constant alertness, and horses at the bottom of the herd may

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be frequently disturbed by others. Problems lying down also affect the opportunity for REM sleep – painful medical conditions such as arthritis, old fractures, enteroliths or neurologic disease can cause horses to feel uncomfortable getting up and down, and others, may not lie down. Your veterinarian may begin pain management to see if the horse’s falling sleep or collapsing improve with treatment.

Partial-collapsing episodes related to REM sleep can occur in horses that, for whatever reason, refuse to lie down. Late pregnant mares that do not lie down can have multiple episodes of knuckling and almost collapsing – making up for the sleep loss with lots of lying down time after birth.

Sleep deprivation may also be seen when horses join or are removed from a herd. One study found that ponies moved to a new paddock or stable do not sleep well for the following 24-48 hours and suffer sleep deprivation. But if a stable or paddock mate was familiar with the surroundings and did lie down for REM sleep, the new pony did likewise.

Horses travelling across times zones or imported from overseas and those exposed to stressful showing schedules for days may also experience sleep deprivation. However, horses do not suffer jet lag to the same extent as us – they usually reset their internal clock within 24 hours if given the opportunity to sleep. Body temperature is also thrown out with jet lag and this takes longer for horses to reset. The amount of time spent in full, lateral recumbency can indicate whether a horse is getting enough sleep.

Excessive sleepiness can occur in such conditions as PPID, narcolepsy (a sleep disorder characterized by excessive daytime sleepiness and abnormal REM sleep) and other illnesses. Even though they are seen lying flat out on their side, horses with narcolepsy lack periods of REM. In humans, dogs and horses, it is triggered by emotions such as play and excitement, and has a genetic component. Although described in all breeds, families with narcolepsy have been identified in dogs, miniature ponies and Lipizzaners. Affected horses may fall in a heap when startled,

and foals may have frequent bouts of falling sleep and collapse when excited by play time, going into a paddock, eating, nursing, chewing hay and drinking from a damn – linked to risk of drowning! A complete physical, laboratory, and other diagnostic work-up in horses with collapsing episodes is needed. Again, video monitoring and keeping good records of the sleep behaviour of a suspect narcoleptic horse is important.

Sleep deprivation can be manifested in the horse as excessive daytime sleepiness and collapsing episodes (not to be confused with narcolepsy and cataplexy). Because the process of lying down requires coordination of the muscles, tendons, joints and bones, sick horses may try to REM sleep while standing – resulting in partial collapsing.

Unexplained abrasions or scars on the front of the fetlocks and knees may be the result of episodes of collapse. Your veterinarian will consider sleep deprivation in the differential diagnoses if collapsing episodes are the primary complaint. Long-term video monitoring can be helpful in characterizing the episodes and determining if the horse is spending any time recumbent as well as the duration and behaviour (resting quietly or sleeping) of the recumbency.

Commonly associated with sleep deprivation and excessive sleepiness, is poor performance. The need for sufficient time in lateral recumbency is important for horses living in realistic modern, urban environments – which can be discombobulating for horses. They need to adapt innate, natural behaviours to living conditions that resemble their natural evolutionary environment only remotely – or not at all! We are increasingly recognising how many health problems in horses are related to stress – both their own and that communicated to them by other horses. To avoid unintentionally imposing on our horses stress from sleep deprivation, we must ensure they have time, conducive conditions and opportunity for full, flat-out lying on their side. Fortunately, the majority of cases of sleep deprivation can be corrected if the cause is identified and addressed.

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How to recognise if your horse is in Horses are prey animals therefore one of their species specific traits is to to hide their pain as much as possible. This is the complete opposite to humans, now that may sound obvious to some people but often I need to remind horse owners of it because they don’t understand why they’re not always seeing pain signs in their equine companion until it’s shown to them. It can be difficult for those who don’t have a good knowledge of the biomechanics of the horse and knowledge of how to physically evaluate them to detect whether they are in pain or not. In fact, it is quite common for me to come across horses who have ended up with chronic conditions because they’ve successfully masked their pain from their owners, sometimes for years. This is why part of what I do during equine acupuncture treatments is showing the owner how they can better evaluate if their horse has restricted movement and/or pain.

What are some common misconceptions about pain in horses?

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Many horses will still perform even with chronic pain issues which sometimes makes it even harder for people to recognise a problem especially when they’re still working it is assumed that there couldn’t be anything wrong with them but they won’t be performing at their best and if the issue is not addressed will only get worse over time and sometimes a lot harder to fix.

than not, pain or discomfort is the problem. Pain can induce changes in their behaviour and unfortunately this is often misunderstood as purely behavioural, without understanding the root cause.

As an equine acupuncturist I have come across a variety of situations where a horse’s poor behaviour has been attributed to one of the above when in fact pain was the cause.

One common misconception is around horses who are head shy. How many times have you heard ‘My horse is head shy he must have been hit around the head’? While in some instances this may be true, being head shy can also be an indicator of pain. Nearly every horse I have seen with this problem was a result of the horse having a painful poll and/or neck and when the pain is relieved their head shy behaviour is immediately resolved.

Another very common misconception is if a horse has had a certain behaviour for years there’s the assumption that it really is purely behavioural, don’t underestimate the horse’s ability to hide pain for years leading to compensatory behaviours. A good example of this is girthiness. I hear people say ‘my horse has always been like that therefore it’s just his nature’. From the horses I’ve treated, I highly doubt it and would always lean toward it being a pain response which sometimes they’ve been trying to tell you for years. Chronic pain can be harder for the average person to detect than acute or traumatic pain because it’s hidden more easily. There needs to be a big paradigm shift in the way we approach this issue with horses. I believe pain should always be the first consideration if something doesn’t seem right. Often, at the first hint of trouble the horse is thought to need more training to fix whatever problem is going on, no doubt good quality training is imperative but there’s no point training a horse in pain and certainly no point getting more training when that wasn’t even the issue. Unfortunately pushing a horse through pain not only makes the pain issue worse but if it’s mistaken for a behavioural issue the horse then gets labelled as even more stubborn, unwilling, or even a problem horse that eventually becomes dangerous because they can’t cope with the pressure anymore.

What are some physical signs of pain in horses that an owner should look out for?

Some obvious signs of pain in horses include tail swishing, head tossing, girthiness, bucking, rearing, kicking, biting, being resistant when trying to pick hooves up and generally being resistant. Although these can be caused from a myriad of reasons it’s amazing how common pain comes into the equation. ...continued page 14.

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This stockhorse aged 20 was still mustering and occasionally competing in campdraft events but was starting to struggle and put into retirement. You can see in the first photo his back legs are quite restricted, that was the most stride length he could manage. Although he’s still a work in progress after one acupuncture treatment the difference you can see in photo 2 of his movement is quite remarkable. He still travels with a hollow back that will be harder to address and his top line isn’t too good. He’d also had a few tendon injuries in the past few years. With proper maintenance along the way, his career may have lengthened. When horses are ridden with a hollow back it not only compromises their best performance that day but also sets them up for major muscle and musculoskeletal issues long term. There needs to be more understanding of proper engagement in every discipline, even for pleasure horses because I see the long term effects of this on a regular basis and it’s quite sad when it could have been prevented.

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Other signs which are just as common, but more often overlooked are correct footfall, smooth gait changes, facial expressions showing pain, being sensitive to the touch, too forward going or not wanting to move.

What can owners do to minimise the risk of pain for their horses?

There are a few things that owners can do to assist their horses to minimise the risk of pain.

Firstly, don’t underestimate the importance of a good farrier, a good dentist and correctly fitting tack. Getting a professional saddle fit will save you time and money in the long run. It’s amazing how often these basics are over looked, causing the horse pain that could have easily been prevented.

A bad fitting or damaged saddle can cause pain issues all over the horse not just under the saddle, just as a horse that pulls back when tied up can not only injure his poll but pull any of the muscles all along the topline. Incorrect or unbalanced farrier work can create back issues. This is where a bit of detective work comes into play to understand exactly whats caused the issue. During my appointments we put all of the pieces of the puzzle together to look at the whole picture and treat accordingly.

Horses, like athletes, need regular and correct stretching exercises to be able to perform the best they can and to minimise the risk of injury. By comparison, horses that have been stretched regularly to those who are never stretched, the difference is quite remarkable. I can’t express how much this helps your horse in the short and long term aswell. It can also save you a lot of time and money whilst making your horse perform and feel better in general.

I would also recommend owners get their horse assessed by a professional regularly to check for pain, stiffness, shortness in stride, and if they’re travelling in a balanced way. Having a second set of trained eyes is beneficial because somebody on the ground can evaluate what a rider cannot see, like tail swishing, uneven gait and facial expressions.

Equine acupuncture can treat a myriad of health issues it’s certainly not limited to pain management however pain issues are just so prevalent in the equine world and acupuncture is a very effective tool.

Prevention is better than cure, get a treatment before a comp, they’ll not only perform better but recover faster. Especially if you know your horse pulls up sore or stiff after comps, managing this before it occurs could make a world of difference.

My consultations consist of getting the history of the horse, including current diet and supplements, physically palpating them all over to check for pain, stretching to assess if they have full or limited flexibility, seeing them lunged and ridden (if appropriate) and showing the owner how they can do some of this assessing themselves to always understand their horse better so that their horse can be treated as required and the likelihood of any further injury, and pain, occurring can be reduced.

About the author Jennifer Boyle has studied herbal medicine and has a diploma in equine acupuncture.

Jennifer runs her own business Jennifer Boyle Equine Therapies which specialises in equine acupuncture but also assists in equine dietary management. Jennifer is passionate about a holistic approach to equine wellbeing. Covering the Northern Rivers and surrounding areas.

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All the cells in a horse’s body have natural electrical currents which stimulate metabolic activity, such as the production of adenosine triphosphate (ATP). When an animal’s tissue (muscle, blood vessels, tendon, ligament, bone or skin) is damaged through injury, these microcurrents are disrupted and cells are left

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ANTHROPOMORPHISM

What is it and how does it relate to us and our horse?

Anthropomorphism is defined as the attribution of human traits, emotions, or intentions to non-humans and is considered to be an innate tendency of human psychology. It’s possible that it leads people to like animals more when they have apparent human qualities. It may also create a greater willingness to help them in situations of distress, result in less willingness to eat them and an increase in the moral concern of them. We have all been trained in childhood by films full of anthropomorphic characters, e.g. Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, Bugs Bunny etc.

We grow up projecting human traits onto animals and it becomes our world view.

While seeing animals as having human traits may result in us being more considerate toward them, it can also result in problems when it overrides our ability to see them as the species that they truly are. When the species is very different to ours such as with horses, it may result in unfair and incorrect expectations of them.

I hear people say things such as ‘he was planning how to get back at me’, or ‘she was doing it deliberately to upset me’. When we start believing that our horses are out to get

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us, planning revenge and deliberately being difficult, we start to fight them. If we’ve experienced other humans doing such things to us we carry the old hurt and anger inside us and can then project this onto the horse.

Sometimes a horse can do a small thing ‘wrong’ but the human has an enormous emotional response because it triggers all the old stuff inside us. This can result in the person becoming upset, angry or potentially aggressive toward the horse. This creates fear in the horse and the whole situation escalates.

If we see the horse as a horse and realise they don’t do these sorts of human things, then we are free to just deal with whatever is happening. Don’t get me wrong I am not saying horses don’t feel emotions, what I am saying is they do not plan and plot like humans do. A horse is in the moment dealing with whatever is happening in the best way they know how to. This will be based on past experiences, present events, the environment and the personality and breed of the horse. If they can’t do something it is our job to learn

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how to communicate with the horse in such a way that they can understand, and also to help the horse to gain any skills they may need to complete the task.

Humans tend to bring way too many emotions and emotional baggage into the paddock. A horse does not hate you or dislike you they are just trying to deal with life. When you are with a horse the best thing you can do for both yourself and the horse is to not take it personally. If something happens while you are with a horse and you don’t take it personally you are able to stay calm, assess the situation and work out what happened, why, and how you can work on improving the situation. If your response to a problem is ‘oh s/he doesn’t like me’ you are going to start feeling negative emotions. This will change the way you interact with the horse and build up a barrier between you.

While it is important to always recognise that horses are sentient beings and have emotions it is also just as important to recognise that they are a horse. Horses are beautiful because they are different. We like being with them because they’re not humans, so embrace that difference and celebrate the fact that they are horses.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR Suzy Maloney B. Eq. Sc. has a degree in Equine Science, has been instructing riding students for 15 years and runs her own business Happy Horses Bitless. Suzy discovered bitless bridles 10 years ago and has now made the promotion of their use her passion. She teaches students exclusively in bitless bridles, gives bitless clinics, writes articles, gives talks on bitless riding and sells bitless bridles through her web page.

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

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Hindgut Health - Why Probiotics?

By Ross Gibson – Works Nutrition Group Pty Ltd

The term Probiotics comes from the Latin, meaning of for-life. The application of this word in today’s society refers to strains of gut micro flora that are introduced into diets to improve the health and performance outcome for the individual. The understanding and application of probiotics historically has been relatively low. But this is increasing rapidly, our improved understanding as to the impact that healthy gastrointestinal tract micro flora has on the overall well being, be it animal or human.

The evolution of the horse has allowed these mono-gastrics to develop specialised mechanisms that allow them to digest plant material and turn it into a usable energy source. These animals have an inability to digest plant fibers in their primary area of acidic and enzymatic digestion (stomach) so they rely on a process called fermentation. The fermentation process occurs in the hindgut (cecum), huge populations of live microorganisms consume the plant fibers, this is known as fermentation.

Through this process of fermentation these microbes excrete chemicals, which in turn are used as an energy source by the horse. It is a beautiful symbiotic relationship, where both the micros and the horse benefit.

The issue that the horse faces with fermentation is that not all micro flora is beneficial, some can produce compounds that provide significant challenges to the horse and its overall health. Such as the bacteria that produce lactic acid, this is then expressed as acidosis. Acidosis is a root cause of many internal and external issues. The hindgut of a horse can be looked upon as a battlefield; many species of micro flora are in a constant battle to gain control. Managing this conflict to the best of our ability will have dramatic positive impacts on the horse.

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Adding live yeast to the diet can deliver huge benefits; their ability to out compete starch-degrading bacteria (the ones that produce lactic acid) is significant. The end result of this is the decrease in the accumulated lactic acid level in the hindgut. The additional benefit of delivering live yeast is the increase in supply of other compounds (metabolites, such as B group vitamins) that stimulate the proliferation of good bacteria and further reduce the impact and production of lactic acid.

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riding ‘reinless’ – meaning your horse can travel at a walk, trot, canter or gallop (depending on you/your horse’s level of experience) without rein contact. Remember you’ll be holding your bow and arrows and shooting from your horse’s back, so you need to be able to drop those reins and train your horse to travel with RHYTHM at each pace without speeding up or slowing down constantly. THEN you need to put it all together so you can shoot safely and hit those targets whilst moving on your horse!

Progressive Desensitisation By using Progressive or Systematic Desensitisation we can safely, effectively and ethically train our horses to accept the sound and feel of the bow and arrows. Often if the horse has already undergone many horsemanship training techniques and has been exposed to a number of different environments and situations they will take to the actual shooting of the bow quite quickly. As with most good horse training, we start on the ground.

By pairing the sound of the shots with a treat (Classical or Pavlovian Conditioning – just like clicker and positive reinforcement training) very quickly most horses start to enjoy the actual archery part of horse archery. In other words, they learn that SHOT = FOOD. Repeat.

It doesn’t take a horse long to accept and enjoy this process. Get your horse used to the feel of the bow all over them, from both the ground and in the saddle. Working alongside an experienced trainer can help, or even working your horse with an experienced horse archery horse that is confident can help in the process.

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It’s one of the fastest growing equestrian sports in the world and it’s taken Australia by storm!

Once a form of warfare in many cultures, horse archery has now been developed into a sport and has been embraced by more than 35 countries around the world. One thing Horse Archery is renowned for is how addictive it is. Most people who shoot a bow and arrow from a horse for the first time instantly get hooked so it’s no surprise the number of clubs, organisations and horse archers is growing at a rate of knots. So what exactly is involved in getting into horse archery?

Well first and foremost you need to learn to shoot a traditional bow (no arrow shelves, wheels, cables, grips or sights) from the ground safely and develop good style and technique.

Then you need to ensure that your horse has been safely and properly desensitised to the sound and feel of the bow and arrows. Some horses take to it like ducks to water, and some take a little longer, anything up to months to get properly desensitised. Then you need to make sure you AND your horse are comfortable

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Riding Reinless One of the biggest problems I find with many horses is their lack of ability to hold a pace without rein contact. Many horses find this easy at the walk, but once the rider asks for trot or canter very quickly the horse becomes unsure and worried, especially if they are used to being ‘micro-managed’. When I start horses under saddle ALL of them learn to go along in their own self carriage, and travel along at 3 paces without contact. Once they can do this safely it is easy to ‘pick them up’ or ‘let them go’ on rein contact. So before attempting horse archery, work A LOT on your reinless riding. Show your horse through Combined Reinforcement (a REALLY fast training technique) to hold rhythm and speed at each pace without rein contact.

This can be done in a round yard/square yard, arena or on an archery track.

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Ground Archery The rule of thumb in horse archery is whatever will work on the horse WILL work on the ground, however some techniques that work on the ground don’t always work on the horse.

So learning horse archery techniques can really help your ground archery, or working with a qualified and experienced archery &/or horse archery coach will work wonders for you!

I encourage many of my students that can’t get to regular lessons/clinics with me due to their location to work with a ground archery coach to develop good foundation techniques and style. We want to see you consistent and GROUPING! Try to join a Traditional Archery Club or a reputable friendly horse archery club to gain more knowledge and practice! Let them know you are a horse archer and need to work on some horse archery specific training.

Courses and Training Like any sport it takes hours and hours of practice to get it REALLY GOOD! However in a clinic environment, generally speaking most of my students who have NEVER shot a bow before, and their horses who have NEVER done archery, are usually shooting off their steeds at least at a walk within a one day clinic. From there I encourage them to TRAIN TRAIN TRAIN however it’s important like any equestrian sport to get GOOD coaching in order to succeed and progress. Don’t keep practicing bad habits or mistakes or you’ll get good at them!

Sports Tracks & Field Archery There are two types of horse archery tracks – sports tracks and field archery. Sports tracks begin either in an arena course or a long barrier track 2-3 metres wide and can be as long as 150 metres long. Horseback Field Archery is ridden in an open course without a barrier and can be in an open field or on a forest or bush track. The level of horsemanship required for Horseback Field Archery is much more intense but much more rewarding!

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Getting Involved There are various clubs and organisations in Australia within each state and it’s worth going along to a meet up and see what it’s all about. Like any equestrian sport learning from qualified and insured instructors is the way to go in either a clinic/group session or a private lesson. Ensure you get the RIGHT start to give you success in the future. Outback Equines runs regular group and one on one training from beginners to the more advanced. Check out our website or follow us on Facebook to learn more.

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Quantum Savvy H/manship, Free Demonstration with Shane & Meredith Ransley & Snr Instructor Mel Peock Echo Park, Lara, Vic – Ph: Jen 0403 995 550 – E: qsgeelong@gmail.com - www.quantumsavvy.com

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Australian Barrel Horse Association – Ph: 03 5343 5118 - www.abha.com.au QLD ABHA – NSW 8-9 Barcaldine.

1-2 Murrurundi VIC 8-9 Nabiac 8-9 Chiltern 8 Goulburn 23 Nilma 15 Badgerys Creek 15 Tarcutta.

National Barrel Horse Association - Ph: Melissa Kattenberg 0417 071 833 - www.nbha.com.au

CAMPDRAFTING

ABCRA - www.abcra.com.au – ACA – www.campdraft.com.au ABCRA 7-9 Glen Innes 15-16 Yarrowitch 29-1st Jan. Upper Horton 30 1st Jan. Delungra Stockmans Challenge.

CARRIAGE DRIVING

www.australiancarriagedrivingsociety.org 1 Obstathon, Rosemont, NSW – Ph: Jan Muspratt 02 9606 6085 2 Park Drive, Noorilim-Murchison, Vic – Ph: Margie Morgan 03 5030 2593 9 Navigation Drive & Xmas Lunch, Cribpoint, Vic- Ph: Kristy 0427 811 971

DRESSAGE & EQUESTRIAN

www.dressagensw.com.au – www.vic.equestrian.org.au – www.qld.equestrian.org.au 1 Spencer Wilton & The Stars of the Future, SIEC, Horsley Park, NSW – Ph: 02 8883 6900 1 EV, Show Horse and Rider Championships (National Comp Day) WPNEC – Ph: SHCV 0488 791 060 6 – 9 Dressage Festival CDI-W League Final/ Vic Champs, WPNEC, Vic – Ph: Sue Taylor 03 9013 0707 ext 400 16 Young Rider Dressage Squad Training & Mini Competition, WPNEC, Werribee, Vic - Ph: EV 03 9013 0707

EVENTING & SHOWJUMPING

Equestrian Australia – www.equestrian.org.au – Ph: 02 8762 7777, 30 Nov-2 Dec Wallaby Hill 3 Day Event, Robertson, NSW- Ph: Geoff 02 4885 2406 1 – 2 SSJC, Sydney Championships, SIEC, Horsley Park, NSW – Ph: Vicki 02 6747 3887 1 – 2 Grand Valley SJ Show & Vic Country Championships - Ph: EV 03 9013 0707 1 – 2 Wallaby Hill Eventing, Robertson, NSW – Ph: Geoff Spears 02 4885 2406 5 – 9 Summer Showjumping Classic, CSI-W, SIEC, Horsley Park, NSW – Ph: Vicki 02 6747 3887 13-16 Willinga Park Showjumping Grand Final 2018, Bawley Point, NSW – Ph: 0439 485 148 15-16 Boneo SJ Series, Equestrian Centre, Boneo Park, Vic – Ph: 03 5986 3006 – www.boneopark.com.au

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Nambucca Natural Horsemanship Cl meet Wednesdays, S/Gr Macksville www.nambuccanaturalhorse.com.au Mel Fleming Horsemanship – Ph: 0428 385 745 – www.melfleming.com.au Ken Faulkner Australian Horsemanship – Ph: Kathy Faulkner 0427 732 394 – www.australianhorsemanship.com Tanja Kraus Horsemanship - Ph: Tanja 0412 592 033 - www.horsemanshipforperformance.com

POLO

www.australianpolo.com.au - Ph: Amanda Jansen 0459 272 277 Vic: Stephanie Willox03 9421 3000 - NSW – Ph: Suzie Ruse 0409 764 607 – Qld: Ph: Gina Delahunty 0407 677 423 1 – 2 VPC- Club Cup Werribee, Vic 5 VPC – Werribee 8-9 Yaloak PC, Ballan,Vic 12 VPC- Werribee 13 VPC - Qualifier, Werribee 14 VPC – Christmas Polo & Vic Premier League Final, Werribee 15-16 VPC – Club Cup, Werribee 19 VPC – Werribee 22-23 Mingela PC – Red Gum Arena, Freshwater Creek, Vic.

PONY CLUBS

Pony Club Australia – Ph: 03 9596 5390 - www.ponyclubaustralia.com.au 1 Wonthaggi Pony Club Horse Trials, PC Grounds, Wonthaggi, Vic – Ph: Carly 0457 114 658 9 Midland Zone, Vic Dressage & Showjumping qualifier 2018, Venue TBC – Ph: Sue 0407 843 749

SPECIAL BREEDS

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IMHR Summer Classic, Equestrian Grounds, Cooranbong, NSW - www.imhr.com.au IMHR Christmas Fun Show, Pony Club grounds, Goulburn, NSW – www.imhr.com.au NBHS, Roan National Show & All Colours Spectacular Show, Hawkesbury Showground – Ph: 0418 484 952 ah ASHS, East Gippsland Show & Challenge, Bairnsdale, Vic – Ph: Pera Jewell 0418 814 952 Goulburn Valley QH Bonanza Show, Tatura Park Vic – Ph: Jeremy Roberts 03 5832 9851

WORKING EQUITATION

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Red Rivers, Training Day, Logan, Qld – Ph: Karen 0439 706152 Clarence Valley Working Equitation, Training Day Hawthorne Park, Sth Grafton, NSW – Ph: Chris 0421 358 373 Noosa Dist., Training Day, Lake MacDonald, Qld – Ph: Deb 07 5442 5289 South West WE, Training Day, Port Fairy, Vic – Contact Linda E: linroycarson@aapt.com.au

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MEDIA RELEASE Welcome to Tamworth Country Music Festivals newest highlight event!

The Great Australian Round up is a two day charity event held at the Australian Equine Livestock and events centre (AELEC) on January 19th and 20th 2019. Raising money for the Burrumbuttock Hay Runners, the event is based around supporting Australia’s vital rural industries through awareness and fundraising efforts whilst providing an exciting, new element to the Tamworth Country Music Festival.

Including a number of family attractions, from pony rides and petting farms to waterslides “The idea is to get as much into the AELEC as possible that has to do with farming and rural Australia to give people the opportunity to get hands on with our farming heritage, and see what really goes on behind the farm gates in order to feed and clothe our nation and nations across the globe.” Said Matt Weber, Australian Bushmen’s Campdraft and Rodeo Association (ABCRA) President.

The feature event of the Great Australian Round up will be on Saturday 19th January from 6pm with internationally renowned Guy Mclean and his incredible Australian stock horses as seen on Australia’s Got Talent. Followed by Australia’s Elite Rodeo Athletes from Broncs and Bulls to Barrel racing in a Rodeo extravaganza. Besides the excitement of rodeo action, the Great Australian Round up Rodeo will tell a story of rodeo in Australia, highlighting its importance in today’s rural communities.

The event will bring together not only the farming community but dozens of local businesses and associations. From the ABCRA and ASHS, through to the local ute club, truck association, schools and retail businesses.

“And we encourage others to also get involved” said Mr Weber, “we have great market stall trade space available and we would love to see the local market groups come along and join in”.

Beyond the fun, The Great Australian Round up aims to play its part in ensuring the survival of Australian farming. The average hay run conducted by the Burrumbuttock hay runners’ costs in the millions to undertake. “We looked at how we could positively impact on our community in the best way. As rodeo and campdraft are iconically linked to the Australian Rural Community, we have had members that have needed the generous services of charities such as the Burrumbuttock hay runners. It is fitting that the ABCRA supports the hay runners as they have supported us.” said Mr Weber.

The Great Australian Round Up will be held on January 19 and 20, 2019 at the AELEC arena Tamworth.

For more information head to www.thegreataustralianroundup.com.au Tickets for the main event are available from https://entertainmentvenues.com.au/ events/993/The_Great_Australian_Roundup/

Showcasing all things that are Australian country, including a stockman’s challenge, working dog trials, sheep shearing, a ute, truck and antique machinery show, bush poets and live music. The Great Australian Round up really has a little something for everyone!

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COMING EVENTS JANUARY 2019 The Great Australian Round up, Celebrating our farming heritage & supporting its future, AELEC. Ph: 02 6766 5863 – www.thegreataustralianroundup.com.au

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SPECIAL EVENTS

19-20

BARREL RACING

Australian Barrel Horse Association – Ph: 03 5343 5118 - www.abha.com.au 19-20 ABHA – NSW: Sh/gr Rodeo, Arena, Cooma.

5-6 QLD: Augathella Rodeo Grounds, 19-20 Aramac Rodeo Grounds.

27 VIC: Nilma.

CAMPDRAFTING

ABCRA – Ph: 02 6766 5863 - www.abcra.com.au 30 Dec-1 Jan Delungra Stockmans Challenge, Delungra, NSW – Ph: Sharon - 0429 623 133 22-26 2018 ABCRA NATIONAL FINALS - Australia’s Premier Rodeo – Campdraft – Ranch Sorting & ABCRA National Junior Rodeo,

AELEC, Tamworth, NSW. For Tickets – Ph: 02 6766 2028

CARRIAGE DRIVING

www.australiancarriagedrivingsociety.org 20 Central Coast Club, Pleasure Drive, Conewai, NSW – Ph: Mary 0437 584 490 25-28 Goulburn Club, Yalbraith Enduro, Yalbraith, NSW – Ph: Judy Emerton 02 4829 0185

DRESSAGE & EQUESTRIAN

www.dressagensw.com.au – www.vic.equestrian.org.au – www.qld.equestrian.org.au 13 Sale Summer Dressage Competition, Sale, Vic – Ph: Shannon 0408 148 552 or Kerry 0438 930 887 17-20 Victorian Youth Dressage Championships, Boneo Park, Vic – www.vydc.com.au 25 SHCNSW, Junior Championship Show, SIEC, Horsley Park, NSW – Ph: 02 4588 5006 25-27 2018 Boneo Classic, Boneo Park, Vic - Ph: Fiona Selby – www.boneoclassic.com 26-27 SHCV, HORSE OF THE YEAR, WPNEC, Werribee, Vic – Ph: SHCV 0488 791 060- www.shcv.com.au 26-27 SHCNSW, Bare Equestrian Pacific Coast, SIEC, Horsley Park, NSW – Ph: 02 4588 5006

EVENTING & SHOWJUMPING

5 – 7 6 – 7 13-14 13-14 20-21 25-28

NATURAL HORSEMANSHIP

Communion with Horses Mel Fleming & Tony Robinson - Ph: Mel 0428 385 745 - www.melfleming.com.au Tanja Kraus Horsemanship – Ph: Tanja 0412 592 033 – www.horsemanshipforperformance.com Ken Faulkner Australian Horsemanship – Ph: Kathy 0427 732 394 - www.australiannaturalhorsemanship.com 12-25 Young Horse Starting, Esk, Qld – Ph: Kathy 0427 732 394 26-29 4 Day Savvy W/end, Esk, Qld – Ph: Kathy 0427 732 394

POLO

www.australianpolo.com.au - Ph: Amanda Jansen 0459 272 277 2 Vic PC, Wed Night Chukkas, Werribee, 5-6 Vic PC, Club Cup, Werribee, 7 SEQPC, Magic Millions Polo, Beaudesert, QLD, 9 Vic PC, Wed Night Chukkas, Werribee, 12-13 Mingela PC, Club Tournament, Drummond, Vic, 12 Vic PC, Alfa Romeo Portsea Cup, Point Nepean, Portsea, 16 Yaloak PC, Victorian League, Ballan, Vic, 16 Vic PC, Wed Night Chukkas, Werribee, 19-20 Vic PC, Club Cup, Werribee, 23 Yaloak PC, Victorian League, Ballan, Vic, 23 Vic PC, Wed Night Chukkas, Werribee, 25-27 Hexam PC, Urquhart Cup 2019, Eynesbury, Vic, 28 Yaloak PC, Yaloak Australia Day Polo Cup, Geelong, Vic, 30 Vic PC, Wed Night Chukkas, Werribee, 31 Mingela PC, Victorian League, Mingela, Vic.

POLOCROSSE

www.polocrossevic.org.au - www.polocrosse.com.au – www.nswpolocrosse.com.au 5-6 Narracoorte, 12-13 Narracoorte, 26-27 Portland, Yarramin Park. - Vic – Secretary: Bonnie Goss – 0408 936 253

PONY CLUBS

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REINING

www.reiningaustralia.com.au – Ph: Lynda Gray 0412 479 340 - www.nswrha.com.au – www.vrha.com.au 26-27 VRHA, Slide into Summer Jackpot Show, WPNEC, Werribee, Vic – Ph: Kristy Hobson 0423 673 372

SPECIAL BREEDS

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WORKING EQUITATION

Australian National Working Equitation Ltd - www.anweltd.com.au Clarence Valley Working Equitation, Hawthorne Park, Sth Grafton, NSW – Ph: Chris Fowles 0421 358 373

CLINICS & COURSES

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Shipwreck Coast SJ Show, Warnambool, Vic – Ph: 03 5562 2211 Sale Show Jumping Club, Sale, Vic- Ph: Kane Chester 0487 847 241 – www.saleshowjumpingclub.com Mortlake SJ Festival – Ph: Nina Lewis 03 9013 0707 – www.vic.equestrian.org.au Port Phillip SJC, Lang Lang, Vic -– Ph: Nina Lewis 03 9013 0707 Tominbuk (World Cup) Show Jumping, TBC – Ph: Nina Lewis 03 9013 0707 – www.vic.equestrian.org.au Boneo Classic (World Cup) Show Jumping, Boneo, Vic – Ph: 03 5986 3006 – www.boneopark.com.au

PONY CLUB NSW 2019 STATE SHOWRIDING & DRESSAGE CHAMPIONSHIPS, MURWILLUMBAH, NSW Murwillumbah Club Secretary: Jacqueline Everson – 0429 638 006 – (02) 6679 5903

AMPS Summer Show, WPNEC, Werribee, Vic – Ph: 0447 617 334 – www.australianminiatureponysociety.com AMPS, Victorian Championships, Berwick, Vic – Ph: Maree Stringer 0447 617 334 AMPS Pocket Ponies Show, Lara, Vic – Ph: Maree Stringer 0447 617 334 National Clydesdale & Heavy Horse Festival, WPNEC, Werribee, Vic – Ph: Robert Ronzio 0408 534 881 WPCS, East Gippsland & Peninsula Youngstock & Performance Show, Berwick, Vic – Ph: Angela 0417 561 265 E/Coast Arabian Champ/ships, SIEC, Horsley Park, NSW – Ph: 02 4577 5366 - www.nswarabians.org.au

Mark Langley, Equine Ability, Private Tuition, Hawkesbury, NSW – Ph: Jenny 0417 200 411 Mark Langley, Equine Ability, 2 Day Horsemanship Clinic, Evans Park Eq/ Ctr, Freeman’s Reach, NSW Ph: Jenny 0417 200 411 – E: jenny@equineability.com.au - www.equineability.com.au

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COMING EVENTS FEBRUARY 2019 SPECIAL EVENTS

2 -10 2019 Landmark Classic Campdraft , Sale & Classic Jackpot, AELEC, Tamworth, NSW – Ph: 07 4637 3000

BARREL RACING

ABHA - 03 5434 5118 - www.abha.com.au NSW 2-3 Murrurundi 2-3 Nabiac 3 Tarcutta 10 Cooma 23-24 Cooranbong.

CAMPDRAFTING CARRIAGE DRIVING

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VIC 17 Nilma.

ABCRA 02 6766 5863 – www.abcra.com.au NSW - 16-17 Moonan Flat, 16-17 Bendemeer.

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Combined Driving Experience, Moonbi, NSW – Ph: Liz O’Brien 0427 766 726 Pleasure Drive, Hills Club, NSW – Ph: Janet Muspratt 02 9606 6085 Annual Level 3 Combined Driving Event, Iverleigh, Vic – Ph: Margie Morgan 03 5030 3593

DRESSAGE & EQUESTRIAN

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B Boots Summer Classic, Boneo Park Eq/Ctr, Boneo, Vic – Ph: Luana Brown 0408 776 812 text preferred) Barastoc HOTY 50TH Anniversary & Measuring Day, WPNEC, Werribee, Vic – Ph: Elizabeth Dart 0416 116 644 Double Chance Young Horse/Pony Qualifier (@Barastoc HOTY), WPNEC - Ph: Margie 0437 245 943 www.aspr.com.au Carlton Performance Horses Official EA Dressage Comp, Baw Baw Eq/Ctr,Larden, Vic – www.vic.equestrian.org.au Toowoomba Dressage Inc, Young Horse & Pony Event, S/gr, Toowoomba, Qld – Ph: 07 3891 6611 SHCV, Battle of the Borders, Equestrian Centre, Albury/Wodonga – Ph: Deena Peters 03 9908 3707 Sky Park Rugs Classic Championships, WPNEC, Werribee, Vic – Ph: Sue Taylor 03 9013 0707 ( ext 400) Hawkesbury Dressage Cl, SIEC, Horsley Park, NSW - Ph: Sally Barbera 0416 110 066 - www.dressagensw.com.au Boneo February Dressage Comp, Boneo Park Eq/Ctr, Boneo, Vic – Ph: Liz 03 5986 3006 – www.boneopark.com.au Dressage Qld, Young Horse, Showground, Gatton, Qld -– Ph: EQLD 07 3891 6611 - www.qld.equestrian.org.au Willinga Park CDI, Bawley Point, NSW.- Ph: Kathi Durie-Klein 0417 224 432 – www.willingapark.com.au JPDC Autumn Dressage Comp, JurAvon Park Eq/ Ctr, Kurunjang, Vic – Ph: 0498 032 254 – www.juravon.com.au Tamworth Dressage Cl, Twilight Dressage, Tamworth, NSW – Ph: Marjolyn Thomas 0428 671 338 VDC Open Competition, WPNEC, Werribee, Vic – Ph: Sue Taylor 03 9013 0707 ( ext 400) Dressage Qld, Equestrian Gold Coast, Participant & Club Event,Sh/gr, Mudgeeraba, Qld – Ph: Connor 0409 287 806

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Pakenham Produce & Saddlery Horse Trials, Pakenham, Vic -– Ph: Annie White 0432 077 028 www.vic.equestrian.org.au Friends of Ballarat – Hickstead, EvA 80-CNC3*, Ballarat, Vic – Ph: Annie White 0432 077 028 Boneo Monthly Showjumping, Boneo Park, Vic – Ph: Liz 03 5986 3005 – www.boneopark.com.au Tamborine Equestrian Group, CNC3* to EvQ60, Tamborine, Qld – Ph: 0498 880 901 – www.qld.equestrian.org.au Geelong Horse Trials, Iverleigh, Vic – Ph: Madeleine O’Callaghan 0400 218 630

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

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www.australianpolo.com.au - Ph: Amanda Jansen 0459 272 277 2-3 Yaloak Cl Grounds, Ballan ,Vic, 5-6 Vic Ladies Champs, Mingela Cl Grounds, Vic, 6 Wednesday Night Chukkas, Werribee, 8-9 Ballarat Polo Cup, Yaloak Cl Gr/ds, Ballan, Vic, 10 Yaloak Polo Invitational, Cl Gr, Ballan, Vic, 13 Victorian League, Werribee, Vic, 13 Wed/ Night Chukkas, WPNEC, 15 St Kilda Beach Polo @ St Kilda, 16-17 Victorian Polo Assoc Champ/ships,@ Eynsbury Polo Gr/ds, Vic, 20 Wednesday Night Chukkas, WPNEC, 21 Victorian League Final @ Mingela Polo Cl Grounds, Vic, 23-24 Alf Romeo Ladies Day Tournament, Werribee, 22 Wednesday Night Chukkas, WPNEC, Vic.

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POLOCROSSE VIC: www.polocrossevic.org.au - Ph: Bonnie Goss 0408 936 253 2-3 Sale, 16-17 Central/ Ballan, TBC, 23-24 Ballarat.

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Pony Club Australia – Ph: 03 9596 5390 - www.ponyclubaustralia.com.au 19 PCAQ, Open Hack Day, Tewantin Noosa, P C Gr, Qld – Ph: Margie 07 5428 7094 – Kelly 0404 842 641 16-17

QRHA Jackpot Show, QSEC, Caboolture, Qld – Ph: Linda Gray 0412 479 340 - www.reiningaustralia.com.au

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3 Australian Miniature Pony Soc, Summer Show, (TBC), Vic Ph: 03 5998 3050 - www.australianminiatureponysociety.com 9 Barastoc Horse of the Year, ASHS Ring hosted by Vic Management Council, WPNEC – Ph: Emma 0412 670 430 16-17 ASHS, Vic State Champ/ships, Equestrian Park, Elmore, Vic – Ph: Emma Nash 0412 670 430 – www.ashs.com.au 28 Feb-9 Mar ASHS NATIONALS, AELEC, Tamworth, NSW – Ph: 02 6765 5211 or Mel Gorton 0467 451 123

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Mark Langley, Equine Ability, private clinic for Nambucca Natural Horsemanship Club, Macksville, NSW – Ph: Pia 02 6655 2190 Sliding Lodge Performance Horses Combined Clinic, Walgrove Ranch, Manton, NSW - Ph: Matt Charles 0403 675 554 - www.slidinglodge.com/home.html Mark Langley, Equine Ability, 2 Day Horsemanship clinic, Black Hill, ( Hunter Valley), NSW – Ph: Jenny 0417 200 411 - www.equineability.com.au Mark Langley, Equine Ability,4 Day tutored trail riding clinic, Banyanda, Howlong, NSW – Ph: as above

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PRESS RELEASE

No horsing around with equestrian safety Equine Industry Guide to Safety 2018/19

RELEASED A horse’s stature and power makes them one of the most majestic animals; however, their power also means that their handlers need to ensure that safety is always at the forefront of their minds. Even the most experienced person can become injured which can sometimes become fatal. It is therefore of the utmost importance to stay refreshed and up-todate on safety knowledge when working with horses.

Pro-Visual Publishing, in collaboration with Horse Safety Australia and Pony Club New South Wales, is thrilled to announce the release of the second edition of the Augmented Reality (AR) Equine Industry Guide to Safety 2018/19 after the success of the first edition. The Guide is aimed at spreading awareness of key issues that can affect a handler’s health and safety when handling horses. Displaying the Guide in horse facilities and equestrian centres across Australia will serve as a constant visual reminder of the importance of ensuring health and safety of all involved in the industry.

This year’s key topics include: • Animal Handling.

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The risk management process AR is once again incorporated into the Guide to provide those in the equine industry with a digitally interactive experience, contributing to a higher likelihood of information retention. By simply downloading the Pro-Vis AR app, users can scan over any AR capable content with their smart device to experience safety information on a whole new level.

“I would like to thank all the sponsors of the Equine Industry Guide to Safety 2018/19. Their support has made it possible for the Guide to be distributed free of charge.” – John Hutchings, CEO, Pro-Visual Publishing.

Pro-Visual Publishing is a group of dedicated professionals providing wall-mounted health, wellbeing and safety guides to over 40 different industries. For more than 20 years, we have been the leading specialists in this market. We aim to continually engage and educate via up-to-date information and interactive resources, with the overall motivation being to ensure greater health and safety outcomes.

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How to Reverse Coffin Bone Sinking PART 2 OF 2 – Pete Ramey Last month, I covered some of the warning signs and problems associated with coffin bone sinking (often called distal descent or sinker). This month, I will go deeper into the work involved in reversing the problem. This is serious business, and needs to be done by an experienced trimmer or farrier, and under the supervision and care of your veterinarian. But here are the basics:

Trimming the Hoof to Reverse Sinking As detailed last month, your farrier (or you) may realize your horse has a coffin bone position that is too deep in the hoof capsule because the heels and/or toes are longer-than-normal, in spite the fact that the sole is NOT excessively thick—these feet cannot simply be shortened to an optimal length without excessively thinning the sole. Your veterinarian may also diagnose this condition by using a lateral radiograph to compare the “height of” the top of the coffin bone to the “height of” the top of the hoof capsule (coronet-to-extensor process or CE measurement, see Figure 1).

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Figure 1: At first glance, this hoof may appear healthy – no rotation or flaring, and an adequately thick sole. But a timely visit from the veterinarian revealed a good reason for low performance and general unsoundness. The CE measurement is 2 centimeters (about 7/8th inch)—a quite severe case. This problem is often overlooked until it is too late.

Photo reprinted from the book Care and Rehabilitation of the Equine Foot.

But extra caution must be taken! The soles are certainly designed to bear weight, but not ALL of the weight—in a healthy situation, the hoof walls are supposed to be sharing this load. Also, the sole’s corium is designed for pressure and release, not constant pressure. Any pressure applied to the sole must release completely when the hoof is in flight! So during this time of rehabilitation, be sure to provide extra protection for the horse’s sole while avoiding any type of hoof protection that is rigidly attached to the hoof wall. Also avoid any protective device that applies constant pressure to the sole, and/or lifts the sole out of a weight-bearing role. If the sole is well-callused and at least ½-inch thick, the horse can usually be safely turned out barefoot on yielding terrain and these criteria will be met. However, if the sole is thin, if the terrain is hard or rocky, or if the horse is tender-footed, you need to provide hoof boots with ½-inchthick foam rubber insoles during turnout. If booting for turnout, clean the hooves and boots daily, allowing the hooves a chance to dry out for a few hours while the horse is barefoot and confined to soft footing. This may seem like a lot of trouble, but worth it, since we are talking about a very serious condition previously thought to be impossible to reverse.

Riding can almost always be continued during this process—use quality riding boots, and discontinue riding if the horse shows any lameness or hesitation. If the horse is comfortable, and the hooves are trimmed properly and well-protected, the extra exercise tends to speed healing.

Either way, steps should be taken to reverse the condition. A combination of hoof trimming, specific protective devices, and strategic terrain selection can be used to set up forces where the sole, frog and bars are bearing more of the weight—the hoof walls are then bearing less of the weight. Generally speaking, preserve sole material, avoiding even “routine” clean-up of exfoliating material. Leave the hoof walls 1/8thinch longer than the sole, but bevel them sharply—usually at about a 60 degree angle—as shown in figure1. On yielding terrain (or on a foam insole in a hoof boot) this sets up the opposite of the forces that probably got the hoof in this condition to begin with, namely peripheral loading (allowing the hoof walls to bear all of the horse’s weight for an extended time). Repeat trims often enough to keep the hoof walls out of a primary weight-bearing situation so that they can settle into a more natural position (relative to the coffin bone) over time.

Figure 2: This is a typical trim I use to reverse (and prevent) coffin bone sinking. All or most of the frog and sole are preserved, while the hoof wall is sharply beveled. Generally it is important (for soundness) to leave 2 1/8th inch of wall height extending past the sole. On yielding terrain, this allows the sole to bear some of the horse’s weight, thus allowing the hoof walls to settle into a more natural position over time. Photo reprinted from the book Care and Rehabilitation of the Equine Foot.

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Laminitis Sinking coffin bones are often, but not always, a direct result of past or present laminitis. If the horse’s diet has contributed to the problem, you cannot expect an improvement without also improving the diet. Discuss your horse’s individual diet and body condition with your vet. Sugar reduction and general nutritional balancing is often necessary in these cases, and medication may be indicated as well. This was the case with the horse pictured in Figures 3 and 4: dramatic changes to the diet (sugar reduction and mineral balancing) and PPID medication were prescribed.

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Figures 3&4: In Figure 3, aside from some hoof capsule rotation, this horse had quite severe coffin bone sinking. The heels and toes were too long and could not be significantly shortened because of a paper-thin sole. Using the methods described here, 5 months later, Figure 4 shows the same foot with a thick sole and a much-shorter hoof capsule—the CE measurement has become normal—the sinking reversed. Photos reprinted from the book Care and Rehabilitation of the Equine Foot.

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How Consistent Are the Results?

There seems to be a “point of no return” or at least “much greater difficulty” when the CE measurements are at or beyond ¾-inch. For many years I had noticed this, and assumed that it was because more ripping and tearing had been done to the coronary papillae when the CE surpassed ¾-inch (instead of simply bending and distorting). This is not to say that larger CEs cannot be reversed, but that it is less likely, and will be a harder, longer road—for one thing, abscessing is very common in these cases, and that alone can make a horse want to give up.

When Debra Taylor DVM, DACVIM (Auburn School of Veterinary Medicine) and I first started working together we compared notes on this type of case. Using venograms (see Figure 5), she had been noting a dramatic decrease in circulation into the hoof capsule in cases that had more than ¾-inch CE, and normal circulation in most horses with CEs less than ¾-inch. The two stories fit together well—what I had seen in the field made sense.

Another factor that seems to affect reversal results is the speed that the sinking occurred. The long, slow, gradual sinkers seem easier to fix than the sudden and severe founder cases. This, again, is probably due to bending and stretching of connective tissue vs. ripping it apart. As you

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Figure 5: Venogram showing normal blood circulation through the horse’s foot. When the coffin bone sinks too deep into the hoof capsule, this blood flow— particularly the supply to the laminae—is reduced. This could theoretically make a horse more vulnerable to laminitis and can lead to permanent tissue death.

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might guess, the latter type also causes significantly more pain, which can affect the outcome as well.

As with most problems, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. This why older farrier texts say to pull shoes during the off-season to “drive up the quick.” They were reversing a season’s-worth of sinking without even fully realizing it. This is why I personally prefer hoof boots instead of perimeter-fit shoes—I like to load the whole foot to prevent this problem. This is also why pour-in pads (and other sole-support methods) are getting more popular among top farriers in most disciplines. Even the dirt packed in a shoe or bare foot can help support the horse’s weight and give the laminae a rest. And hopefully, of course, just being aware of the problem will help—so that you can see it coming and take preventative steps before it is too late.

About the Author Pete Ramey

A working farrier from the United States, Pete Ramey has specialised in lameness rehabilitation and prevention since 1994 and became the first farrier to be documented reversing coffin bone rotation and sinking in a peer reviewed veterinary study.

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They would then be fed daily rations containing BioWorma to cut the number of infective worm larvae therefore reducing the number of chemical drenches required and effectively help slow chemical resistance.

BioWorma is a biological worm control product which saves graziers time and money, both through limiting stock losses and also reducing the need for chemical drenches for cattle, sheep, goats and horses.

End users are being encouraged to get faecal egg counts done via their veterinarians who can then advise:

BioWorma uses a natural strain of fungus – Duddingtonia flagrans – which seeks out and traps the larvae of parasites such as Barber’s Pole Worms, Brown Stomach Worms, Black Scour Worms and Thread Worms. It acts by substantially reducing the numbers of infective worm larvae (including multi-resistant larvae) emerging from manure onto pasture. When fed to animals, the thick-walled spores remain inert (having no effect within the host animal) and resist digestion, passing through into the manure.

There they germinate and form trapping organs that capture, paralyse and consume emerging infective worm larvae (including multi-resistant larvae). The spores are safe, non-toxic and residue-free.

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BioWorma is the result of over 20 years of painstaking scientific study and innovation, creating a product that is the first of its kind, anywhere in the world. Drenches currently used to fight intestinal parasites will be supported by BioWorma in reducing re-infestation onto pasture, Mr Lawlor said BioWorma was in a class of its own.

“It does more than just Barber’s Pole, and it does more than just sheep… it’s in a new class.”

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Mr Lawlor was first contacted about developing a fungal product to combat worms all the way back in 1997 by the CSIRO. The idea immediately appealed to him as an opportunity for Australian agriculture to be ahead of the curve.

“Globally, the losses from parasites would be a billion dollars or more… so I didn’t want to see this get developed overseas and then see Australian farmers having to buy it back.”

“It was something that had never been done before, so there was no rule book.”

The next two decades involved 19 trials and three different safety studies, testing for everything from environmental effects, toxicology and residues through to the simple questions of how to harvest thousands of tonnes of Duddingtonia flagrans spores, how to feed it to the livestock in a known dosage to then test the manure for the number of larvae remaining.

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Mr Lawlor said there was rigorous testing to make sure the product was safe for farmers to handle, as well as safe for the livestock, the environment and even for earthworms and dung beetles in the soil.

Given that BioWorma works through interrupting the crucial reinfestation stage of the parasites’ life cycle and reducing the amount of re-infection from contaminated pasture, Mr Lawlor said it works best when the livestock are moved onto fresh pasture.

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BioWorma is now approved for sale in Australia and New Zealand, and Mr Lawlor said it will be available in the United States shortly and Europe within the next year or two.

Before using the product the animals should be treated with an effective chemical drench and moved onto pastures which haven’t been grazed by the same animal species for a minimum of six weeks.

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Worms found in Horses: Large strongyles (large red worms), including Strongylus spp., Triodontophorus spp. and Oesophagodontus spp., small strongyles (small red worms or cyathostomes), including Cyathostomum spp., Cylicocyclus spp. and Cylicostephanus spp., Stomach Hair Worm (Trichostrongylus axei), Ascarids (Parascaris equorum), Threadworms (Strongyloides westeri) and Pinworms (Oxyuris equi).

Commercially, the most important roundworms/ nematodes for horses are: Cyathostomins (small strongyles (small red worms or cyathostomes) No.1 problem in horses worldwide. Mostly in mixed infections.

Parascaris equorum. Ascarids - A serious problem, particularly for young animals, globally.

Strongylus spp. - One of the most harmful parasites of horses.

Mostly in mixed infections.

Strongyloides westeri - A serious threat for young foals, mainly in warm and moist regions, globally.

Trichostrongylus axei - A serious problem worldwide, particularly for young animals.

Habronema spp. - Can be regionally quite important. Found globally.

Mixed infections = several worm species as above infecting the host animal at the same time.

Duddingtonia flagrans colonises the faecal pat of the animal and this is where all the action takes place.

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HEAD OFFICE 326 Anzac Ave TOOWOOMBA 07 4614 4000

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ADDRESS

PHONE NO.

1 Bundaberg

71 Cnr Gavin and Queens Street, Bundaberg, QLD 4670

(07) 4151 7883

2 Windera

2814 Murgon/Gayndah Road, Windera, QLD 4605

(07) 4168 6186

3 Murgon

21 Lamb Street Murgon, QLD 4605

(07) 4168 3060

4 Kingaroy

97 River Road, Kingaroy, QLD 4610

(07) 4163 6310

5 Wamuran

1055 D’Aguilar Hwy, Wamuran, QLD 4512

(07) 5496 6500

6 Quinalow

3 Myall Street, Quinalow, QLD 4403

(07) 4692 1333

7 Toowoomba

300-312 Anzac Avenue, Toowoomba, QLD 4350

(07) 4637 3300

8 Allora

Has everything you need to: 120 Clifton Road, Allora, QLD 4362

(07) 4666 2210

9 Beaudesert

9A Thiedeke Road, Beaudesert, QLD 4285

(07) 5541 4882

10 Murwillumbah

17 Buchanan Street, Murwillumbah, NSW 2484

(02) 6672 2311

11 Kyogle

Willis Street, Kyogle, NSW 2474

(02) 6632 2920

12 Casino

Dyraaba Street, Casino, NSW 2470

(02) 6661 2100

13 Lismore

105 Wilson Street, South Lismore, NSW 2480

(02) 6627 8266

14 Alstonville

17 Kays Lane, Russelton Estate, Alstonville, NSW 2477

(02) 6628 8315

15 Woodburn

81 Trustums Hill Road, Woodburn NSW 2472

(02) 6682 2081

16 Tenterfield

445 Rouse Street, Tenterfield, NSW 2372

(02) 6736 5902

17 Glen Innes

165 Lang Street, Glen Innes, NSW 2370

(02) 6732 2162

18 Armidale

252 Mann Street, Armidale, NSW 2350

(02) 6771 4669

19 Grafton

19 Queen Street, Grafton, NSW 2460

(02) 6643 5630

20 Woolgoolga

16 Featherstone Drive, Woolgoolga, NSW 2456

(02) 6654 2905

21 Coffs Harbour

24 Isles Drive, Coffs Harbour, NSW 2450

(02) 6658 0393

22 Bellingen

1076 Waterfall Way, Bellingen, NSW 2454

(02) 6655 9792

23 Bowraville

51 Carbin Street, Bowraville, NSW 2449

(02) 6564 8648

24 Macksville

Tilly Willy Street, Macksville, NSW 2447

(02) 6568 4057

25 Stuarts Point

906 Stuarts Point Road, Stuarts Point, NSW 2441

(02) 6569 0955

26 Kempsey

3 Kemp Street, West Kempsey, NSW 2440

(02) 6562 6393

27 Taree

5 Grey Gum Road, Taree, NSW 2430

(02) 6551 2999

28 Gloucester

Corner of Church and Phillip Street Gloucester, NSW 2422

(02) 6558 9600

29 Dungog

Stroud Road, Dungog, NSW 2420

(02) 4992 1087

30 Heatherbrae

9 Hank Street Heatherbae, NSW 2324

(02) 4987 6500

• Feed it • Plant it & • Fence it • Grow it Call 02 - 6627 8000 for a store near you or visit - www.norco.com.au Norco Stores Because there’s a farmer in all of us

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