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EQUINE NEWS AND TRADE SERVICES DIRECTORY Volume 9. Issue 2.

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Known medically as equine recurrent uveitis (ERU), moon blindness is one of the oldest known equine diseases. The name ‘moon blindness’ arose because historically the inflammation was thought to recur with the cycles of the moon. It has plagued horses and mules for thousands of years and today is the leading cause of blindness in horses. An emotionally-challenging diagnosis.

ERU is the most frequently diagnosed inflammatory disease of the eye and affects 1-70% of horses throughout the world. It is more common in mature horses and mules but has been found in 4 month-old foals.

Worldwide, the prevalence varies with geographic location and climate and has been reported to be as high as 70%, increasing after flooding and clay soils, and around 5% in drier areas with chalky soils. More cases occur in Appaloosas (especially leopard appaloosas) than other breeds, and the incidence is also higher in paint horses, drafts and warmbloods.

But no horse, regardless of age and breed, is safe from ERU. The impact on your horse's quality of life and your relationship together, makes prompt detection and treatment critical.

Uveitis is inflammation (‘itis’ means inflammation) of the uvea — the middle layer of the eye which is made up of the iris, ciliary body and choroid. It can also affect the lens, retina, optic nerve and vitreous (figure).

It causes swelling and redness and ultimately destroys eye tissue.

Untreated or under-treated uveitis can lead to scarring and blindness. Most horses with ERU have recurrent attacks of inflammation interrupted by periods of remission – which may last from weeks to years. With each new episode of inflammation further structural damage occurs, ultimately resulting in scarring, glaucoma, cataracts, retinal detachment and blindness. ERU in horses shares many similarities with human autoimmune uveitis, including the unique remitting–relapsing onset of disease. It is a serious condition and requires urgent examination and treatment.

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ERU is primarily an auto-immune or immune-mediated disease, the end-point for a number of initiators of eye inflammation. Anything (viral, bacterial or parasitic infections or trauma) that breaks the barrier between the eye and the body’s immune system can potentially trigger uveitis. Once this immune system barrier is breached the horse’s own body can start to attack molecules within the eye. Because inflammation is not compatible with good vision, the eye has evolved a specialised impermeable blood-ocular barrier that prevents blood-borne cells and molecules from indiscriminately entering the eye. In ERU the bloodocular barrier becomes disrupted and the eye loses its immune-privilege.

The body begins to fight the disease affecting the eye — and the eye is fighting the disease and trying to protect itself from being digested by the body's immune response.

Because there is no cure, the exact cause is yet to be discovered, and the signs vary and can occur in less serious eye conditions, ERU is a challenge for owners and veterinarians alike. Because the causes and signs of ERU are many, it can be mistaken for something less severe or totally ignored. It is important that uveitis be diagnosed correctly because lack of or incorrect treatment can have serious consequences.

Horses and humans with uveitis present some of the most challenging diagnostic dilemmas and because the treatment and prognosis vary greatly, accurate diagnosis is imperative.

The key to managing ERU and achieving the best possible outcome, is to quickly identify the signs. Some signs are easy to recognize if you take the time to look into your horse's eyes (how can we not – they are the key to their soul and our connection). Others signs require special training to detect, which is where you need your veterinarian. Because it is extremely painful, the first thing you may notice is your horse squinting or holding the eye shut, sensitivity to light, uncontrollable and often painful muscle contractions/spasms around the eye, involuntary closure of the eyelids, increased blinking, conjunctivitis, contraction of the pupil and excessive tears – the discomfort and signs worsen when in daylight.

The eyes may appear bloodshot, there may be excess tears, a bluish, cloudiness and the pupil may be smaller than normal. Other signs can be head shaking, a runny nose, white spots or bleeding in the eye, a discharge or pus collecting, loss of balance, tripping, running into things

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or rubbing the eye. In some cases if you look across the surface of the eye you may see ulcers, which your veterinarian can confirm with a special stain. Additional signs are loss of appetite, reduced time spent grazing, swollen eyes, spookiness, blinking, avoidance of sunshine and grumpiness. The severity of the signs can be very variable, further complicating interpretation. Ulcers can develop and complicate treatment as horses with ulcers cannot be given certain medications. It is important not to place any medication into a horse's eye without a veterinary examination. Instilling the wrong medication in the eye at the wrong time can itself lead to blindness. Your veterinarian is trained to examine eyes and will be able to detect more specific signs in an ophthalmologic examination.

The goal of treatment is to stabilise the blood-ocular barriers, manage inflammation, decrease pain and minimize recurrent episodes. Each horse and situation is unique, but treatment includes a combination of topical and systemic anti-inflammatories, steroids, and immunosuppressive drugs. If the original cause of the uveitis is thought to be leptospirosis, vaccination may be helpful. After the original episode has been successfully treated the eye may appear to be normal or almost normal. At some time in the future, if it is recurrent uveitis, something such as wind, dust, pollen, allergies, stress of any kind, or due to stopping the anti-inflammatory medicine prematurely will trigger another episode - each one lasts a little longer and each time the eye loses a little more sight. continued over...

Figure 1: Scarring of the back of eye causing visual deficits–

TIPS FOR MANAGING HORSES AT HOME 1 If you notice a problem with your horse’s eye please seek immediate veterinary advice.

Eye problems move quicker than other conditions and within minutes to hours eyes can deteriorate. Inappropriate treatment or lack of proper treatment can lead to blindness.

2 Know the side effects of medications and work with your veterinarian.

Atropine can lead to colic.

Some horses are allergic to eye medications

3 Fly masks

Use fly masks 24 hours a day to also reduce light & dust exposure.

Trim guard hairs if trapped in mask.

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Hoods with a plastic bubble over the eye or a fly mask with a blackout patch sewn in, reduces light, wind and dust exposure

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Especially if windy and/or rain

6 Whiskers

Let whiskers grow so the horse can navigate better

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If a mare suffers from ERU, place a bell on her foal so she can locate it

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Will often guide & protect a blind horse

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To identify triggers - usual culprits are wind, dust, chilling, new horse, loss of a friend, ammonia build-up, changing seasons, strong sun, severe cold, worms, insects, vaccination

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Figure 2: Mature cataract stopping light from passing to the back of the eye causing blindness in this eye.

Figure 3: A six year old polo pony with an irregular pupil and

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Even with treatment, the long-term prognosis for control of uveitis with medical therapy alone is guarded. But there have been some exciting surgical advances which can be very useful. The first involves placing inside the eye a small sustained release device (SRD), that slowly and continuously releases immune suppressant drugs. Although this is not a good option for all horses with ERU, it can be a sight-saver for others, especially those that respond well to medical therapy, but have a flare-up once therapy stops. Most horses respond favourably to this with decreased flare ups and increased comfort. The second, PPV (pars plana vitrectomy), involves removing the fluid and membranes that accumulate in the back of the eye. In selected patients PPV offers a promising alternative to conventional therapy.

The sad thing about ERU is that it can often be missed so that a horse may be going blind without anybody noticing.

It is absolutely essential that a veterinarian be consulted immediately for any eye problems. The disease is unique to each animal and the specific treatment plan needs to be designed for your horse's particular case by a veterinarian.

Unfortunately, even with very prompt and intense treatment, some eyes cannot be saved, but in other cases the disease can be halted or at least slowed down.

Although no two cases of ERU are exactly the same and it is time-consuming and potentially expensive to treat, new surgical treatments may provide longerterm control of ERU — increasing the time between reoccurrences, shortening the duration of episodes and delaying the onset of blindness.

Hopefully in the near future these new treatments will be more widely available and provide us with improved options for managing ERU.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR Dr Jennifer Stewart (BSc, BVSc, PhD, MRCVS, Dip BEP AAIM) is an equine veterinarian with over thirty five years of experience.

She is also a consultant nutritionist and has formulated feeds, custom mixes and supplements for leading international horse feed manufacturers in Australia, India, Ireland, Japan, New Zealand, Philippines, South Africa, Thailand, Turkey and the UAE. Dr Stewart is passionate about equine nutrition and it’s role in the management, treatment and prevention of many equine diseases and she is committed to bringing ‘science to the feed bin’.

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A Chameleon Mindset for your horse.

Working with horses can be a hugely rewarding experience.

They cause us to move out of our comfort zone, be courageous, teach us the art of compassion, and give us life lessons in humility, and trust.

Horses give us more than we can possibly imagine, so how can we make sure we are giving back to our horses by being just the right sort of leader at the right time needed for him? I like to think of it as being a bit of a Chameleon. Asking the question, how is he “being”, and reacting to stimulus at the time, so what do I need to adapt in my behaviour, and response to be just the right sort of partner for him.

and energetic with few rules, but very clear boundaries. Blue horses hate to be nitpicked, and will get frustrated and challenge those rules if they feel they are micro managed. When ridden by a rider who is dominating without understanding his need to interact, will become dull or shut down to keep their dignity. They act like a robot, and lose that spark which is one of the best attributes of a Blue horse.

It is important to understand what is important to your horse, what things he values most and how he likes to live his life. A horse that is motivated by curiosity and play, will feel and respond very differently to a horse that is motivated by comfort and security. Our job as a rider is to match our actions, and energy to what he needs at any given time, it is up to us to rise to the occasion!

Saying that, if ridden by a rider who is unsure of themselves, or seen as “boring” the blue horse will take advantage of that immediately and dominate the rider. This may be seen as a horse bucking, but without emotion or fear. He simply see’s that the rider is not being a leader, so he might as well be, and have some fun in the process. Blue horses will also rear, but rarely go over backwards. They are too smart for that, and know exactly where their balance point is. The rear will be slow, calm and calculated.

There are four dominant learning/behaviour styles in horses, however not all horses are confined to the responses in one quadrant, they may lean towards two quadrants, or some will bounce around in all four, so it is important not to put them into boxes, simply understand where that behaviour lies in that moment, and then respond in a manner that will bring out the best in him.

Left Brained Extrovert - (BLUE) Values: Appreciation and Play These are your confidant and dominant horses. They’re smart, athletic and brave! Many of the best equine athletes will be LBE, however they are harder to manage as they are inclined to be herd leaders, so if you are challenging that, you had better be a worthy leader. Beware, a good leader is not a “boss”, a good leader is someone who you can trust, trust’s you, has integrity and inspires you to do your best through modelling and…….

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Blue horses can handle mistakes. For example if you were to jump a fence and get the distance wrong, and crashed through the fence, he would more than likely come around a second time and jump it quite calmly, however if you were to do them same to a “Red” horse they would be more inclined to stop, or panic.

Blue horses benefit most from a rider who is confidant but doesn’t need to play boss all the time. Be a team player, pick your battles, and make sure when you do, you are ready to follow through until the end.

Keep the sessions interesting and fun. Ride with self assurance, and ahead of the game. Give him something else to do before he has worked out the pattern. Keep him interested, and keep him active. Staying one step ahead is always a good place to be.

BE: Willing to respect his individuality.

Let him work “with you” as opposed to “for you” DO: Challenging and interesting sessions, keep it fun.

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HAVE: A super athlete and willing partner who is in this together.

Left Brained Introvert - (Green) Values: Respect and Food!!!

These horses are easily spotted, as they have a whole lot more “whoa” then “go”. They are the ones who tend to put their ears back when being asked to go forwards, and will pop up into a go nowhere canter when asked to offer a bigger trot.

Green horses are very food orientated, and often misread as being slow thinkers, or dumb which is quite the opposite to how they really are. Green horses are super smart, and often end up causing the rider to work harder than themselves during a ride. They love being taught tricks, and are great trail riding or confidence building horses.

To get the best out of your green horse, you will need to ask less and reward more. When you can create situations where the green horse gets a “win” in the positive sense, meaning a reward for doing something right, they will offer you more the next time.

Be careful, the harder you push a green horse, the harder they will push back so motivating a green horse is more about the carrot than the stick. Let him know what is in it for him. Keep sessions short but interesting, with challenges and successes. Your green horse will start offering you more and more of his energy and inspiration.

BE: Creative, and inspiring DO: Ask for small efforts, and reward positive efforts early.

HAVE: A motivated horse, who is wanting to offer you more.

Right Brained Introvert - (Red) Values: Trust and Connection Red horses are wanting to know they can trust you before they will truly relax. They can be difficult to read, and need time to think and process things. A rule of thumb for a red horse is to go slow, and look after their confidence. Red horses with a calm, dependable and patient rider will be soft and responsive. Red horses want to do the right thing, and value being allowed to ask questions.

It takes hours to develop trust in a Red horse, and millisecond to loose it. Red horses will react with more emotion than a left brained horse, meaning a kick, or strike with a front foot will be lightning fast and deadly.

Inexperienced handlers get injured when starting young horses, as they will tend to stand still and look as though they are accepting of everything, and then completely blow up with all four feet 2 metres above the ground and snorting like a dragon. On the flip side, if you take your time, let them accept things slowly, you will have a best friend who will go to war for you.

A rule of thumb for a Red horse is, they haven’t accepted anything fully until they are accepting it whilst moving their feet.

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To get the best out of your red horse, accept their thresholds and don’t put them past too quickly. If you notice they are having trouble with a particular movement in dressage, say counter counter, take your time and build the exercise up slowly, and progressively over several weeks, a Blue horse can handle things happening quicker but a Red one will worry and get tense.

I like to think of a Red horse as a bit of a Jekyll and Hyde, one minute you love them the next you are wondering where your horse went, and who is this animal now ready to explode underneath you? Thats when you as the rider need to move and adapt just as quickly to regain his confidence through a leadership strategy of integrity, intent and capability.

BE: Patient and compassionate DO: Slow down, and wait until he/she is accepting before moving on HAVE: A horse that will do anything, and go anywhere for you.

Right Brained Extrovert - (Yellow) Values: The herd and acceptance Yellow horses are your lean, fidgety and can’t stop moving their feet types. They run on adrenaline and emotion, and like to know everything that is going on in their surrounds. These horses will sweat more out of emotion than exercise, and will panic if they are feeling restrained or claustrophobic.

These horses are ones who if made to stand still when anxious, will flip over backwards, and bolt if the rider panics. What the Yellow horse really needs from his rider is the feeling that his human will look after him and has the situation under control.

Yellow horses need to keep moving their feet until their thinking slows down, once they start to think slower, they will move slower and breath deeper. Patterns are a great way to help these horses slow their thinking down by getting into a relaxed state through repetition and confidence in knowing what is coming next.

Yellow horses get anxious with change, so developing a warm up pattern at home is really useful if he gets worried at shows. Simply move into your warm up pattern your horse has associated at home with relaxation and softness, and you will find he will be grateful to go there and settle.

To get the best out of your yellow horse, keep tasks and learning simple.

Break exercises down into simple chunks. Give him plenty of room to move, and ride his mind rather than his body. Slow your breathing, and when his feet can’t stop moving, give them purpose and somewhere to go.

Your yellow horse needs to feel as though he is part of the herd, and accepted as so. Then he will feel safe, relax, and his temperament will level out.

BE: Consistent and reassuring. Let him know all is good, he can trust you as a leader.

DO: Let him move his feet, but give him purpose and direction HAVE: A calm horse, who is feeling confidant and secure.

When we start to see and understand the horses behaviour patterns, it is easy to judge the horse, and forget that he is not trying to be difficult, he is simply being who he is. It is us, the rider who needs to be the one to influence change.

It is also important to remember, not everyone is going to get on with the same horse, there are plenty of times where the horse and riders personality types simply aren’t congruent and the relationship is never going to improve no matter how well bred the horse is. This does not mean the rider “can’t handle” the horse, they simply aren’t the best match, and the best thing for everyone is to move on.

If you look at it from a chicken and the egg concept when we are having trouble with our horse, it is not the horse that is going to act differently to encourage his rider to be a better horseman for him, it is our responsibility to change OUR mindset, our thinking around what the horses behaviour means and be willing to look at ourselves and ask the question honestly…What am I not doing right now that I could be, to make this situation better?

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Our mindset plays an integral role in whether or not we are able to move in and out of where we need to be for our horse. Humans are filled with beliefs, fears, and judgements that interfere with our ability to make decisions based on what is required for the horse. As Joe Pane said, It’s all about having:

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Annyka Overton is a high performance rider, trainer, and coach with over 20 years of coaching and competition experience.

Annyka has been involved in the equine industry from many levels, and in several countries, from a rider, to coach/chef d’equip of the Australian riders competing in Malaysia, coach to FEI eventing and Grand Prix riders both in Australia and overseas, Parelli level 3 graduate, and previously Head Equestrian Coach at New England Girls School.

A Clean Ego Nothing to Prove, and Nothing to Defend When given the opportunity to look truly look at US first,and be brutally honest around challenges and successes, we will start to see what makes us tick and why we do what we do, or don’t do for that matter. We are then able to master our emotional strength and intelligence, know what is holding us back from achieving our ultimate outcome, break through all the fog and regain our clarity and focus, to be the best version of ourselves for our horses.

How great will it feel when your able to BE the person you know you need to, and who you really are!

If you would like to grow to your full potential, check out my website: www.rangaterasporthorses.com for more articles, exercises for your horses individual personality and information on upcoming workshops/clinics.

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Annyka has extensively studied behavioral profiling, elite mindset strategies and has presented at several conferences, including recently the Equine symposium held at UNE discussing “Feeling The Pressure”. Understanding the behavioral and learning styles in the whole brain learner, including pressure thresholds in equine and human athletes.

Annyka conducts clinics and workshops all over Australia and New Zealand, and is currently designing an online mindset programme for Equine Educators (Coaches, Parents and Trainers)

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The horse evolved to be a grazing animal, “trickle” feeding on grasses for most of the day while on the move. These grasses and shrubs were often not very nutritious, low in easily digestible sugars and starches, and higher in indigestible structural carbohydrates (plant cell walls, also referred to as fibre). The horse’s long, slow digestive tract developed to deal with this, populated with beneficial bacteria which actually break down the fibre for the horse, producing volatile fatty acids (as well as other beneficial nutrients) which the horse can absorb and use as energy.

Although we humans have bred and selected our domestic horses to be very different from their primitive ancestors in many ways – their digestive system has not changed. Domestication and modern life do not always leave room for horses to graze pasture as nature intended,

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and on the other hand, grasses do not always provide enough nutrients for the optimum health and performance of our equine partners. It is therefore important to consider the nutritional differences between diets based on fresh pasture and those on conserved forage (such as hay) and concentrates.

Fresh grass is alive. Like all living things, it mostly contains water (approximately 80%), and its cells are actively photosynthesising (using sunlight to convert carbon dioxide and water to produce glucose and oxygen) and using respiration to convert glucose and oxygen to energy for growth, or storing it for later as starch or fructans. Fresh grasses also produce many vital vitamins, contain varying levels of proteins, and minerals that are taken up from the soil. Pasture varies not only according to climate and season, but sugar levels can vary from hour to hour.

The dynamic nature of grazing pasture can be a double edged sword. On one hand, the horse’s digestive system is naturally adapted to this type of feed and continual intake, allowing for good digestive function and healthy gut bacteria, as well as keeping up a constant rate of chewing, satisfying both dental and behaviour needs of the horse. Seasonal rises in the energy content of pasture in spring typically align with increased energy needs of reproducing horses in nature. On the other hand, domestic horses may work hard consistently throughout the year, even when grass is scarce, with the lack of energy resulting in weight loss, or may have the opposite problem where the energy content of spring/ summer grass may exceed the horse’s requirements, resulting in weight gain and the myriad of problems that come with it. Horses and ponies with insulin dysregulation are particularly sensitive to the variations in sugars and need to be carefully managed to avoid triggering laminitis or excessive weight gain. Along with fluctuations in sugars, mineral levels in pasture can also vary with season. The “spring sillies” seen in many horses may be due to increased energy/sugar levels in the grass, or alternatively high levels of potassium and calcium in grasses at this time can also impact behaviour.

Protein quality (i.e. the amount of limiting essential amino acids in the protein) is often lower in grass species compared to legumes, and so horses with higher protein needs (primarily breeding or growing horses) may require additional protein supplements if sustained on grass diets.

Hard fed horses eating conserved forage and other processed feeds allow consistent control of what the horse consumes. Once grass, legumes or cereals are cut and dried, they die, halting all cell activities. Hays, grains and other commonly used concentrates typically contain very little water, with a dry matter content of around 90%. The availability of fresh water is very important when horses are fed only dry feeds, to avoid issues like compaction colic. Once properly cured, hays will maintain consistent levels of sugars and other carbohydrates, protein, fat and most

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minerals. This, combined with the ability to add concentrated sources of energy such as grain or fats, makes maintaining weight across workload and season easier.

When hand feeding horses that do not have access to grazing, it is vital to ensure they have a near continual stream of appropriate dried forage to keep the gut functioning correctly, encourage the growth of beneficial gut bacteria and reduce boredom and stress in the horse. This is doubly important if the horse is also fed grain meals, as the negative effects of grain (gastric ulcers, colic etc.) are reduced if forage is also fed.

There are clearly many differences between diets based on fresh pasture or not. Living grasses and other plants make for the most natural diet for the horse, however this may not be appropriate (or possible) for all domestic situations. Relying on conserved feeds provides more control over the horse’s nutrition, especially for horses in heavy work or with special needs, however requires additional vitamin and fatty acid supplementation for optimal health. In both situations it is important to ensure that sufficient roughage is available to keep the digestive tract functional. As with most things, a compromise between the two systems may yield the best results.

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One big downfall of dried forage or other processed feeds such as grains is that vitamin content declines rapidly once the plant dies, and continues to decrease over time, depending on storage conditions. Horses without access to fresh green pasture may require additional vitamin supplementation, particularly vitamin E, beta-carotene (precursor to vitamin A), some B-vitamins such as folate and vitamin C if the horse is under stress or heavy work (unlike humans, horses can synthesise their own vitamin C, however this may not meet requirements of heavy work or illness, especially without fresh forage). Similar to vitamins, beneficial omega-3 fatty acids are abundant in fresh pasture, but decline rapidly when feed is stored, so horses without access to pasture may also require an additional source of omega-3 fatty acids.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Sophie Fletcher, BAnVetBioSci (Hons I), MAnSci Sophie runs Integral Equine Nutrition, providing independent, science-based nutrition services and customised advice. After gaining a solid foundation during her Bachelor of Animal and Veterinary Bioscience (Hons I), Sophie worked for 5 years in medical research. A problem horse of her own and a desire to return to her passion led Sophie to the field of equine nutrition, conducting a study on turmeric in preventing gastric ulcers in horses to complete her Master of Animal Science. Integral Equine Nutrition is based in northern Sydney, and specialises in on-site visits in Sydney and surrounds.

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How herbs help to bring you and your horse into a

receptive state for training One of the most challenging issues each of us faces is our own ability to be calm whilst training our horse. If we are calm and receptive, we are often able to perform miracles with even the most difficult of horses.

As a rider and trainer of horses for my own pleasure, I know only too well the challenges faced by trainers if the horse that we have chosen to ride and train has anxiety and behaviour problems that really cannot be explained.

The tragedy of our time is that a horse is often labelled “too hot” to handle, or just too much hard work.

The nervous system of all organisms is one of nature’s most amazing of expressions - The heart and its nerve plexus are the first to form in the newly forming foetus, followed by the central nervous system and then the peripheral nervous system. Interestingly, in humans, the nerves plexus correspond to the ayuvedic chakra system. The heart has such a complex nerve plexus that it is now found to have it own “brain” cells, bringing a new meaning to the term heart intelligence.

The autonomic nervous system (categorised into the parasympathetic and sympathetic) is the highway for all kinds of information – keeping all systems synchronised and in harmony.

The brain’s neuro-plastic properties has become a hot topic amongst medical researches and scientists as they discover more and more that we are not hard wired, but , as organisms our nervous system responds and adapts to change as nature intended.. The most interesting of this science is focused on our own consciousness influencing our own brain’s neuro-plasticity, and therefore influencing our own evolution.

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Cognitive Resonance and Dissonance When any animal experiences a challenge to their routine, they experience a cognitive dissonance. This simply means that this new information creates new neurological pathways, and a feeling of disharmony in the body can result as the para sympathetic nervous system (our flight/fight system) gets triggered. This sets a cascade of neurological chemicals and feedback loops in motion that stimulates the endocrine system- in particular the adrenal/thyroid axis via the flight/fight mechanisms.. In short, the biochemistry of our horse becomes very different – so different that in many cases the feedback loops keep a repeating pattern of dissonance and hormone imbalance.

Mares and some stallions, as many owners would know, are particularly susceptible to this stress response as you will often see mares coming into season after a stressful event, or stallions becoming uncontrollable. Many stallions are often gelded as a result of a trauma unable to be rectified.

Many owners, desperate to help their horse or protect their investment will resort to using sedation, hormone therapy and excessive supplements and at worst, inhumane and forceful management strategies.

Harmony (cognitive resonance) can only be restored in the system when the cause is removed, and the system has completed its survival response.

If the animal (or person) continues to be on “alert” for danger, harmony can never be achieved.

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Trauma , and the impacts of trauma are felt in the body and can reside in the rider and the horse for significant periods . Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is now widely acknowledged in human somatic psychotherapeutic theory as having far reaching consequences. Horses are no different. Trauma affects them, just as trauma affects us.

From a Herbalist’s perspective, PTSD, or, residual traumatic responses actually affect the way the body processes information and can impair the immune response.

In order for the body to heal efficiently, we need to deal with the residual impact on the nervous system, when this system is healthy; the whole body (human and horse) is able to work in harmony again.

A good way to understand how the nervous system can be damaged is to consider lightening going through the phone line- too much energy ( resulting in an overproduction of neurochemicals) can “short out” or damage the neurons and axons – the highway of information which control all systems of an organism.

Good Fats and the CNS Consider as well that the brain is made up of fat, and the insulation of nerve cells (the myelin sheath) is nourished by fatty acids - primarily omega 3’s.

You can see then that good fats (from Flax Seed and Evening Primrose Oil) are essential for overall nervous system health, not to mention that certain essential fatty acids are critical for prostaglandin production- essential for endocrine balance.

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Using Herbs

with Valerian, aiding muscular relaxation as well as mental relaxation.

My favourite restorative nervines would have to be St Johns Wort, Parsley, Mugwort, Valerian, Hops and the humble Chamomile. Each of these herbs have a very specific action and should be used with respect for the whole picture of symptoms.

Lavender is a gorgeous nervous system herb – relaxing muscular tension and promoting a sense of peace and relaxation.

Adaptogenic herbs are another class of herbs being well respected scientifically.

I had a client’s horse that was being worked near a lavender bush, and he kept diving his head into the flowers, creating a powerful smell. This horse was a little uptight, and would often run around the paddock for no reason.

These herbs have the capacity to balance the nervous system bringing any “dissonance” into “resonance” as these herbs act to bring the whole organism into harmony.

A course of nervous system restorative herbs resulted in this horse no longer diving for the l avender bush every time he passed it or running around the paddock randomly.

The beautiful herb known as Withania or Ashwaganda is one of my favourites here, as it really helps to restore the adrenal glands which are fatigued from trauma, and brings the feeling of heart strength back in those that feel defeated. Borage is another herb which has these properties.

This is a good example of watching your horse for cues that he is trying to self medicate.

Herbs that sedate are also useful. It’s critical that the system is able to rest and relax well between periods of stress. I often use the herb Zyziphus

Again, it’s critical to get a very knowledgeable Herbalist to help prescribe the most appropriate combination for you and your horse. In-depth discussion is critical, as is checking the usage of herbs like St Johns Wort which are contraindicated with some medications.

About the Author – Catherine McDowell Medicine of Mother Nature…

I was first introduced to the concept of Herbal Lore when I was very young. I think one of the earliest influences I can remember was from my grandparents, who were very traditional Bathurst farmers of the well known Cox family.

My grandfather had the “people’s home library” which was a compendium of all kinds of home cures.

Herbal Medicine is, at its core, studying nature and the humanities. It’s about observing our diet, our environment and how we respond. Keeping a balance is difficult in the modern era as we are no longer interacting with our environment in the same way as we may have done even as little as a 100 years ago.

As a Dorothy Hall graduate working along side the well known Robert McDowell for many years and furthering my education with Dennis Stewart, I have developed my own unique application of herbal remedies.

Working primarily with animals (Horses and Dogs) has been the most rewarding.

Having seen herbs work so well in so many cases has proven to me time and again the under-utilised power of herbal medicine.

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Learned Helplessness Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc. The theory of learned helplessness was originally devised by Martin Seligman in 1967. It is a psychological condition where individuals learn they have no control over painful or aversive conditions, that their actions are futile and that they are helpless to change the situation. When events are uncontrollable the individual learns that its behaviour and outcomes are independent. In humans this may result in clinical depression and related mental illness. The state may also result in an unwillingness to avoid subsequent encounters with the aversive stimuli, even if escapable; as individuals learn they can’t control the situation and give up.

Uncontrollable events can significantly debilitate individuals, producing passivity in the face of trauma, the inability to learn and emotional stress.

When training and management procedures are repeatedly unpleasant for the horse and there is no clear association between behaviour and outcome, learning and performance are likely to be interfered with, in addition to compromising welfare.

Horses learn they are unable to help themselves when the responses they use to relieve pain or discomfort are unsuccessful. When a horse has no consistent way to find a reward, it learns it has no control over its environment and may give up trying to do anything. Such horses may become unresponsive to stimuli such as the aids and be reluctant to work. They are often then described as ‘stale’, ‘sour’, ‘lazy’, ‘stupid’, ‘stubborn’ or ‘sluggish’.

Learned helplessness may occur in the ridden horse which is constantly being jabbed in the mouth by the bit. If the horse doesn’t habituate to random tugs on its sensitive mouth, it may give up trying to respond to any amount of bit pressure. Humans call this a ‘hard-mouth’ and blame the problem on the horse. The normal solution is to get a harsher, more painful bit. People may fail to examine their own role in the problem or to realise that it is in fact ‘learned helplessness’ not a hard mouth. No horse has a hard mouth. The mouth is a soft, wet, sensitive area of the body with many nerve endings that remains sensitive regardless of what humans do with bits.

The same thing will happen if you are leading your horse and apply pressure with the lead rope, then don’t release when the horse moves forward. After a while the horse will just stand there and not move when asked forward. Another example is when a rider ends up kicking a horse to make it move. This situation begins way earlier when the rider didn’t release the leg pressure as the horse moved forward. Over time the horse learns that moving forward doesn’t stop the irritation of the humans’ legs so it just stands there and doesn’t move. The rider gets stronger and stronger with their legs and the horse learns to tune out the rider more and more. As you can imagine the examples are endless as this principle applies to much of our horse handling.

It is in our own best interests to be aware of and avoid learned helplessness in our horses. It may seriously affect their ability to learn in training and reduce their ability to perform. It is definitely in the interests of the horse to avoid it with a host of welfare issues associated with it. Learned helplessness in horses may cause an inability to learn, emotional stress, passivity, depression, mental illness and social anxiety. Unfortunately in some situations such horses are actually admired for their passivity and acceptance of whatever humans do to them and the true nature of what is occurring is not understood. Horse carers everywhere have a responsibility to the individuals in their care and a moral requirement to ensure that no horses suffer from this debilitating syndrome.

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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Lactation

with Help from Acupressure

By Amy Snow & Nancy Zidonis The vision of dam and foal nuzzling each other out in the meadow can take your breath away. It seems so natural, so serene. The foal is born with an innate desire to nurse. As soon as his gangly legs support him, he searches for the dam’s udder. A healthy foal will begin to suckle within two hours of birth and will continue to nurse for 45 to 50 seconds four times an hour for the next few days.

The mare’s ability to nourish her foal is critical for the young life.

The foal needs to receive essential proteins and colostrum from his mother’s rich, nourishing milk. This is how the foal obtains his initial antibodies to build his immune system. The balance of fats, proteins, and lactose (sugar) in the mare’s milk is perfect for the foal’s growth and development. Plus, a sufficient amount of milk is essential to maintain the dam-foal bonding process.

When the dam is calm, accepting, and protective of her foal all will likely go well. The availability of milk is a matter of demand and supply.

That is, the more the foal bumps the mare’s two teats and suckles the more milk the mare’s four mammary glands will produce.

Keep a close eye on the dam and foal and consult your holistic veterinarian if you suspect nursing is not going well. Watch for indications the mare is struggling. Indicators are loss of a significant amount of weight, becomes weak or sick, avoids the foal, or acts aggressively toward the foal. Indications that the foal may not be receiving enough milk are infrequent urination, general dehydration, lack of interest in nursing, or lethargy. The situation can deteriorate and become dangerous quickly; contact your veterinarian immediately if any of these indicators arise.

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There are specific acupressure points known to support the mare’s capacity to produce a sufficient amount of milk for as long as her young needs to nurse. A few days after the birth, the mare often appreciates some personal attention. Take the opportunity to offer her a few acupressure points along with a relaxed grooming session.

Acupressure to Support Lactation Acupressure is a powerful, non-invasive, hands-on method of supporting equine health and wellbeing. This healing art and science is based on Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). The brief acupressure session presented in the accompanying chart provides acupressure points, also called “acupoints,” that have been used to enhance equine lactation for thousands of years.

Follow the chart and place the soft tip of your thumb on the first acupoint, Gall Bladder 21 (GB 21), at a 45-degree angle to the horse’s body. Place your other hand comfortably on the horse. Breathe evenly and deeply while counting slowly to 30 before moving on to the second acupoint. Repeat this procedure on each of the acupoints presented in the chart. When you have completed the points on one side, perform the same procedure on the opposite side of your horse to complete the acupressure session.

You can offer this acupressure session for the entire time the foal is nursing. As the young horse moves on to eating grass hay, it will be time to let the mare cease lactating. Allow nature to take its course.

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Amy Snow and Nancy Zidonis, Founders of Tallgrass Animal Acupressure Institute.

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Trailer Loading and Travelling with Horses – PART TWO Stage two is preparing the horse for the movement and noise of the trailer, the containment of the butt bar and helping them feel confident in being alone or with another horse, but without us physically present.

In the Part One of this article (the last magazine) we talked about stage one of how to get your horse confident in the trailer, stage one being when the trailer is quiet and still and you are present with the horse in the trailer. Unfortunately this is not the reality of how things will be when the horse is actually travelling, things will be moving, it will be noisy and you will not be in their view.

So stage two is that we prepare them for the movement and noise of the trailer, the containment of the butt bar and that they can be alone or with another horse, but without us physically present.

If you have another confident and experienced horse that floats well having them in the float for company will be a big help when your trainee horse first travels.

1. Bouncing on the ramp

For this stage two preparation, the back of the trailer must still be open so that the horse can get out whenever he or she feels the need to and of course the horse is not tied at this point. You will do things like move the divider back and forth and let it touch them, lift the butt bar pins up and down and tap on the sides and roof of the float with a stick to make some noise and move the butt bar back and forward. You can step up and down off the ramp and then progress to where you move out of the horse’s view. Going out of view is important as it prepares the horses for being in there by themselves and makes sure that they are not just getting their confidence from you – they need to be self–confident in there. Eventually you would want to be able to bounce on the tailgate and have your horse be unperturbed. Your horse will experience all this movement and noise and more when they are actually traveling in the trailer so you need to prepare them for this.

You need to be always using the concept of ‘approach and retreat’. Approach in the sense of ‘Approach and Retreat’ means that you stretch the horse’s comfort zone just enough to take them out of their comfort zone, but only to a point where the horse can still cope with the situation. If you push them ‘over the edge’ emotionally you will be having an adverse effect. You retreat, or decrease the movement or sound to put them back in their comfort zone, before they get overly concerned or feel they need to physically move away from the situation. Gradually you will be increasing the levels and range of what they can feel safe with.

2. Lifting the pins up and down and moving the divider to prepare for movement and noise.

When you are stepping up and down or off the ramp, step down but then immediately step back up before the horse tries to come out too. You want them to know that you are coming straight back. Gradually step further away and stay away longer, eventually going around to the side where you are out of the horse’s view. Taking the lead rope with you (you need a long lead rope like 22’ rope) you can go right around the side and reappear at the front door and talk to the horse and give them a treat from there. Gradually your horse will become more and more confident in the float on their own and of course they can be enjoying eating in there as well.

I would have my horse confident with all of this before I would even consider closing the butt bar.

To prepare your horse for the butt bar put your stick (a rigid stick will be better than a flexible one) behind the horse’s butt and let them feel the pressure. If they panic when they feel the pressure of the stick just allow them to back out but keep the feel of the stick on their buttocks, if you can. A lot of people might think that would teach the horse to push their way out but in fact it does the opposite. Allowing them to come out and not feel trapped builds their confidence. If they feel they need to come out, keep a steady pressure against their butt with the stick with an intention in the stick that suggests that they stay in there, whilst you allow them out. You are not trying to hold them in with the stick, you are just suggesting that they could stay and getting them used to the feel of pressure behind them, so they don’t panic when they feel it. After some practice you will get to where the pressure of the stick stops them if they go to back out and then with a gentle tap with the stick, I usually tap on top of the rump, you can get them to walk forward again. When they think forward and move forward from the gentle tapping of the stick then you are ready to start closing the butt bar. But still you are not going to lock them in yet. You never want to lock the butt

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3. Stepping up and down off the tail gate

4. Moving to the side out of their view

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bar until a horse is 100% confident in there because if the butt bar is locked and a horse panics it is very dangerous, the horse could get hurt and you will set the horse’s confidence back a lot.

5. Simulating the butt bar with the stick

6. Tapping on the roof to get them used to noise 7. Allowing the horse to back out feeling the pressure of the stick

8. Tapping with the stick to ask the horse to go forward 9. Rubbing the hind legs with the stick

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When beginning to close the butt bar, reach across behind the horse to take hold of the butt bar DO NOT STAND DIRECTLY BEHIND THE HORSE OR THE BUTT BAR in case the horse rushes out. You might need to “hook” the butt bar with your stick and string. Allow the horse to feel the pressure of the butt bar and back out if they need to. If they are extremely emotional and they rush out just release the butt bar. If they are not panicky but still feel they need to back out, hold a little bit of pressure on the butt bar or tap them very gently and slowly on the rump with the stick to see if you can change their mind and get them to stop and walk forward again. When the horse is relaxed with the feel of the butt bar and can stay in or walk forward when they feel the pressure of it, then you are finally ready to close the butt bar. Phew !!!!!!! Short trips rather than marathons, with good experiences at the end destinations, like grazing or whatever else might motivate your horse, would be the ideal first trips. For the first trips I like to travel in the trailer with the horse – of course this is not legal to do out on public roads but you can do it on your property. I have a piece of rope tied on the handle of the front door so that I can hold it closed. I don’t want it to be locked, as I want a safe,quick exit if the horse did panic. I can also use opening the door as a cue to the driver to stop if the horse is unconfident.

Tying horses in floats There is one golden rule and is that when loading a horse he should not be tied until the back is secured at least with the butt bar across and even preferably waiting until the tailgate is up. The reason being that if the horse was to try to back out of the trailer, if they felt the entrapment of the halter in that moment, they could panic, throw themselves around and injure themselves and /or damage the trailer. When unloading, the horse should always be untied first before the tail gate and butt bar is opened for the same reasons as above.

While traveling I prefer to have horses tied rather than loose. The reasons for this are that by restricting how far the horse can turn their head around they are less likely to try to turn their whole body around. In case of an emergency they will already have their halter on if you needed to get them out in a hurry. If a horse did fall down in the trailer, having the head tied can help stop the front end from going all the way down and prevent the head and neck from going under the chest bar. Especially if the lead rope is tied up high, tying could help the horse to stay on their feet or assist them to get up if their back end went down.

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10. Moving around to the front to say hello and give the horse a treat.

11. Giving treats help the horse to associate the float with pleasure & chewing releases tension in the jaw.

12. Stand to the side when closing the butt bar

Always use a quick release knot, baling twine or other quick release gadget and have a knife in a place that is easy to reach to cut the lead rope/string if you needed to. If possible have the lead rope tied up high and in a place where you could reach in and untie it without physically having to get your whole body in the trailer.

The more time you take and the less pressure used in the process, the less problems you will have. Go slow to hurry up and get the best result.

13. You can use your stick to reach across and get the butt bar.

14. Tie to baling twine and use a quick release knot

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BEERWAH CHARITY SPORTS DAY, 46TH Annual community fund raiser for CANCER COUNCIL QUEENSLAND, Beerwah Sports Ground, Qld – Ph: Bruce 07 5494 9557 – Ross 07 5494 6654

CARRIAGE DRIVING

19-20 20 27 27 27

VIC, Indoor Qualifier, Victoria Park, Inverleigh - Ph: Margie Morgan 03 5030 2593 QLD, STATE DRESSAGE CHAMPIONSHIPS, QSEC Grounds, Caboolture – Ph: Helen 07 5483 5121 VIC, Indoor Qualifier, Kalkallo - Ph: Margie Morgan 03 5030 2593 NSW, Sports Day & Junior Challenge, Hills & Camden – Ph: Janet Musprat – 0296 066 085 NSW, COME & Try, Hunter Horse Driving Soc, NSW – Ph: Rosemary Laing – 0408 562 257

CUTTING

15-20 25-26 26-27

Cotton Country Cutting Cl, FUTURITY SHOW, Sh/gr, Goondiwindi – E: n.doolan@bigpond.com Big River Cutting Cl, Championship Show, Hawthorn Park, South Grafton, NSW – Ph: 02 6649 3135 Gold City Cutters, Championship Show, Lyrion, Charters Towers, Qld – Ph: Bronwyn 0429 625 384

DRESSAGE & EQUESTRIAN

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TVEG Winter Tri Series Event Two Participant, Murwillumbah, NSW – Ph: Ange 0407 662 883 Eurobodalla Dressage Assoc, OC/CR/CU/CH, Pr-Adv, Moruya, NSW – Ph: Hetty Munda – 02 4473 9013 Western Dressage S E Qld Show, Outdoor Arena, QSEC, Caboolture, Qld – www.westerndressage.com.au Qld Dressage Series, Medium to Grand Prix Official Dressage, QSEC, Caboolture – Ph: Lisa 0402 033 716 Noosa Eumundi Dist Dressage Club Ch/ships, Noosa Sporting Complex, Tewantin,Qld - Ph: 07 3891 6611 Qld State Dressage Championships, Competitive 3***, QSEC , Caboolture - Ph: Lisa – 0402 033 716 August Dressage Competition, Boneo Park Eq/ Ctr, Boneo, Vic – Ph: 03 5986 3006 Sept NSW State Championships & CDI-W, SIEC, Horsley Park, NSW – www.dressagensw.com.au

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NSW, TIE, CIC3*, 2*, 1*, EvA105, EvA95, EvA80, EvA60, AELEC, Tamworth - Ph: Vicki 02 6747 3887 VIC, BDSJC, Grand Prix Show – www.bdsjc.com VIC, Tatura SJ Championships (Country State Title) – www.vic.equestrian.org.au VIC, Friends of Werribee Horse Trials, WPNEC, Werribee – Ph: 03 9741 7672

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Ken Faulkner Australian H/manship, 2 Day Cowboy Dressage Clinic, Esk, Q. – P: 0488 958 669 Tanja Kraus Horsemanship, 10 Day Course, Sh/gr, Glenreagh, NSW - Ph: Tanja - 0412 592 033 Ken Faulkner Australian H/manship, 2 Day Clinic, Sunrise Q/H Stud, Bundaberg/Maryborough Qld Ph: Sharon Dickson – 0412 675 219 - www.australiannaturalhorsemanship.com Sept Mel Fleming Horsemanship, Introductory Course-part 1, “Alchemy Place”, Moonbi, NSW One of 6 week modules - Ph: Mel – 0428 385 745 – www.melfleming.com.au

POLO & POLOCROSSE

20 26-27 18-20 18-20 19-20 19-20

Gold Coast Polo Cl, Walsh Accountants Cup-Exhibition, Doug Jennings Park, Qld – Ph: 0458 772 753 SEQPC, Infinity Cup, Alsace, Qld - Ph: 0458 772 753 - www.queenslandpolo.com.au Lower Burdekin, Qld – Ph: Tara Grant – 0427 522 800 Rosebowl, Qld - Ph: QPA Office – Gillian Meppem-Mott - 07 4632 3045 – www.polocrosse.com.au NSW, SWR Zone@ Swan Hill – Ph: Sam Beer – 0419 960 639 NSW, Western Districts, Mendooran – Ph: Narelle Spinks – 0439 550 577

PONY CLUBS

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Qld, Open Sports Day, Laidley Pony Club, Qld -– Ph: PCAQ – 07 3216 1255 Qld, Open Oldies Day & Open Sporting Day, Glasshouse Pony Club - Ph: PCAQ – 07 3216 1255

REINING

19-20 19-20 26-27

NSWRHA, Qualifier, K Ranch - Ph: Natasha Daly – 0418 427 252 – www.nswrha.com.au VRHA, Winter Slide Show, WPNEC, Werribee, VIC - Ph: Lynda Gray – 0412 479 340 Tamworth RHA, Qualifier, AELEC, Tamworth, NSW – Ph: 0408 669 011

SPECIAL BREEDS

18-20 19 25-27 26-27 27

IMHR QLD State Show, Showground, Caboolture, Qld - www.imhr.com.au GV A H Cl, Stars in the Valley Junior All Breeds Show, Eq/Ctr, Tatura, Vic – Ph: 03 5832 9851 Show Horse Qld, Horse of the Year & Childs – Ph: 07 3891 6611 - www.qld.equestrian.org.au IMHR Winter Woollies, Wallgrove Ranch In/ Arena, Yass – E: office@imhr.com.au Hunter Valley Arabians A Class & All Breeds Show, Sp/gr, Salt Ash, NSW – Ph: 02 4577 5366

TEAM PENNING

19-20 20 26-27

Valley Team Penning, Muswellbrook, NSW – Ph: Kathryn 0499 212 862 – www.valleyteampenning.com Peel Valley Team Penning, Spains Lane, Kingswood– Ph: 0400 948 339 – www.peelvalleyteampenning.com TPA, Cent/West Team Penning, Canowindra – www.teampenningaustralia.com

WESTERN PLEASURE

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YAWBA, Amazing August “B’ Show W/end, Young, NSW – e: ywba.secretary@hotmail.com N/Coast W R C, Hawthorne Park, South Grafton, NSW – Ph: 0417 488 520 BWPC, Members Buckle Series Show, Burpengary, Qld – Ph: Janelle - 0424 564 139 – www.bwpc.org.au

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Clarence Valley W/ Equitation, Hawthorne Park, South Grafton, NSW - Ph: Chris 0421 358 373

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BARREL RACING

5 - 10 23 23 24 30 – 1 Oct

ABHA NATIONAL FINALS, AELEC, Tamworth, NSW – Ph: 03 5343 5118 – www.abha.com.au NBHA – WB, (Independent) TBA POINT EVENT - E: enquiries@nbha.com.au NBHA – NQ Charters Towers DOUBLE - E: enquiries@nbha.com.au NBHA – VIC, Bacchus March DOUBLE (Sanctioned) - NBHA – E: enquiries@nbha.com.au NBHA – ALL, QLD STATE SHOW@ CABOOLTURE, QLD - E: enquiries@nbha.com.au

CAMPDRAFT & RODEO

1 – 3 2 – 3 2 – 3 8 - 10 9 - 10 9 - 10 9 - 10 9 - 10 15 - 16 15-17 16 16 16 - 17 22 - 24 22 - 24 23 - 24 23 - 24 30 - 1 Oct 30 - 2 Oct 30 - 1 Oct 30 - 2 Oct

NSW, Long Flat Campdraft – Ph: Kelly Buckley 0488 163 537 NSW, Wingen Campdraft – Ph: Emma Sharpe 0417 921 704 NSW, Coolatai Campdraft – Ph: Angela Stewart 02 6729 9039 NSW, Condobolin Campdraft – Ph: David Kalisch 02 6857 5140 NSW, Grafton, Big River Stockmans Challenge – Ph:Michelle Riley 0402 079 564 NSW, Boggabri Campdraft – Ph: Brigitte Smith 0428 736 439 NSW, Nullamanna Campdraft – Ph: Lyn Adams 02 6725 1635 NSW, Nundle Campdraft – Ph: Penny Macintosh 0488 156 131 NSW, Stroud Campdraft & JNR Campdraft – Ph: Annette Baldwin 0437 759 459 Delungra NSW Championship Campdraft – Ph: Sharon Edwards 0429 623 233 NSW, Mudgee Campdraft – Ph: Paul Swan 0432 681 622 QLD, NQZ Finals @ Charters Towers – Ph: Stephen Land 0429 078 231 NSW, Timor Campdraft (Hunter Zone) – Ph: Emily Cameron 0418 956 797 NSW, Geurie Campdraft – Ph: Kylie Squires 0416 082 394 NSW, Copmanhurst Campdraft – Ph: Karen Metcalfe 0409 338 309 NSW, Muswellbrook Campdraft – Ph: Megan Rogan 0429 169 513 NSW, Dungowan Campdraft – Ph: Ruth White 02 6769 2312 Qld, Gladstone Campdraft – Ph: Janelle Wooldridge 0427 617 882 NSW, Cowra Campdraft – Ph: Paul Agostino 0409 665 626 NSW, Curlewis Campdraft – Ph: Juliann Merrick 0428 409 016 NSW, Merriwa BC Campdraft – Ph: Megan Richards 0427 437 743

CARRIAGE DRIVING

9 – 10 16 16 - 17 16 - 24 23 - 24 30 - 1 Oct

ACDS- VIC, Level 3 CDE, Murrami, Vic – Ph: Kerrie Rosetta 0428 414 518 ACDS-QLD Range Cl, Park Drive; Glengallen 150 Years, Glengallen Qld – Ph: Gail Gilroy 0475 921 901 ACDS VIC, Level CDE, Koonoomoo, Vic - - Ph: Margie Morgan 03 5030 2593 ACDS-NSW, Annual Charity Drive, SH/GR, Manilla, NSW – Ph: Janet Muspratt 02 9606 6085 ACDS, QLD CDE CHAMPIONSHIPS, Goombungee Qld – Ph: Greg Bowdler 07 4630 4990 ACDS-NSW, Level 3 CDE, Grenfell, NSW – Ph; Kookie Englesman 02 6343 3292

DRESSAGE & EQUESTRIAN

31 Aug - 3 2 2 – 3 2 – 3 3 8 – 10 9 9 - 10 9 - 10 16 - 17 23 - 24 23 24 25 - 29 29 - 1 Oct

NSW State Dressage Championships, SIEC, Horsley Park - Ph: Karen Lever 02 4576 7996 TVEG Winter Tri Series Event Three Participant, Murwillumbah: visit FB: Ph: Ange 0407 662 883 QLD, Townsville Dressage Club, **2 Star Championships, Competitive 2** - E: tsv.dressage@hotmail.com Victorian Dressage Club, WPNEC, Werribee, Vic – Ph: 03 9013 0707 Show Horse NSW, Hunter Regional, Venue TBA - Ph: Kerry Patchett 0412 062 084 Show Horse NSW, Mac Bank ACT& Southern NSW Hack Championships, Canberra – Ph: Kerry 0412 062 084 QLD DRESSAGE SERIES, Medium to Grand Prix, QSEC, Caboolture, Qld – Ph: Leesa Murray 0402 033 716 Barastoc Elmore Dressage Championships, Elmore, Vic – Ph: Sally 0428 590 059 Hunter Valley Dressage Club OC/CR – P-GP, Salt Ash, NSW – Ph: Joyce Laidler 0419 430 920 Central west Dressage Group, OC/CU/CR/Ch- Pr-Int1, Bathurst, NSW – Ph: Beth Maclean 0419 264 629 Boneo Spring Dressage Championships, Eq/Ctr, Boneo, Vic– Ph: 03 5986 3006 Show Horse Queensland, Spring Show, Pony Club Grounds, Jimboomba, Qld – Ph: 07 3891 6611 Sale Spring Dressage Jackpot, Showground, Sale, Vic – Ph: Shannon Perkins 0408 148 552 Interschool, Australian National Championships, Sh/Gr, Toowoomba, Qld - Ph: 07 3891 6611 Show Horse Council of Qld – Horse of the Year, QSEC, Caboolture – Ph: Sean Aylett 0438 118 267

ENDURANCE

8 - 10 9 - 10 22 - 25 30 - 2 Oct

QERA, Rockybar State Championships, 160/80km – Ph: Peter Williams 07 4165 0858 NSWERA/QERA, Homewood Memorial Ride, 80/40/20km, - Ph: Sonya Ruprect 0409 539 523 QERA, Cordillera Trail, 20s/40s/80s/60mm/120mm/240mm – Ph: Anthea McCambridge 0402 299 256 NSWERA/QERA, NSW State Championships – 160/80km – Ph: Helen Lindsay 02 6342 9289

EVENTING & SHOWJUMPING

9 - 10 14 - 17 16 - 17 22 - 24 29 - 30 30 - 1 Oct

Sydney at SIEC – Sydney Eventing Spring Classic, EvA60-CnC3* - Ph: Vicki Burgess 02 6747 3887 AUSTRALIAN SHOWJUMPING CHAMPIONSHIPS, WPNEC, Werribee, Vic – Ph: 03 9013 0707 Equestriad, CNC3*, 2*,1*, EvA105, EvA95, EvA80, EvA6O, Camden, NSW - Ph: Vicki Burgess 02 6747 3887 QLD INDOOR SHOWJUMPING CHAMPIONSHIPS, QSEC, Caboolture, Qld – Ph: Sarah 07 5422 0911 EV Eventing Spring Horse Trials, WPNEC, Werribee, Vic – Ph: 03 9013 0707 National Capital Horse Trials International One Day Event, Canberra, ACT - Ph: Vicki 02 6747 3887

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NATURAL HORSEMANSHIP

4 – 8 11 - 15 18 - 22 25 - 29 23 - 24

29 - 2 Oct

Mel Fleming H/manship, Introductory Course Part 2, “Alchemy Place”, Moonbi, NSW – Ph: Mel 0428 385 745 Mel Fleming H/manship, Intermediate Course1, Part 1, “Alchemy Place”, Moonbi, NSW – Ph: Mel 0428 385 745 Mel Fleming H/manship, Intermediate Course1, Part 2, “Alchemy Place”, Moonbi, NSW – Ph: Mel 0428 385 745 Mel Fleming H/manship, Intermediate Course 2, Part 1, “Alchemy Place”, Moonbi, NSW – Ph: Mel 0428 385 745 Ken Faulkner Australian Horsemanship, 2 Day Total Equine Queensland Expo, Toowoomba, Qld Details on website: www.teqhorseexpo.com.au click on Expo- expo presenters - Presenters main arena Ken Faulkner Australian Horsemanship, 4 Day Savvy Weekend, Allora, Qld – Ph: Belinda 0488 958 669

POLO & POLOCROSSE

2 – 3 23 - 24 1 – 3 2 – 3 9 - 10 16 - 17

NSWPA, Quirindi Northern Challenge Cup – Ph: Rob Davies 02 6747 3739 QLD, QPA, Toowoomba Spring Cup, Exhibition Polo – Ph: Queensland Polo Assoc 0458 772 753 QLD, 2-17 Queensland State Championships, Chinchilla, Qld – Ph: Gillian 07 4632 3045 NSW, Quirindi & Upper Horton – Ph: Joanne McFayden 0428 527 224 NEGS, Guyra Grounds – Ph: Jess Creed 0427 258 234 NSW, Coffs Harbour Master Comp, Polocrosse Championships, Nana Glen – Ph: Jess as above

PONY CLUBS

18 - 22 23 - 24 25 - 28 28 - 2 Oct

PCA National Championships 2017, Showground, Toowoomba, Qld – Ph: PCAust 03 9596 5390 Werribee Pony Cl, Ride with Elegance, WPNEC, Werribee, Vic – Ph: 0438 977 955 PCAQ, State Formal Gymkhana, Sporting, Campdraft & Mounted Games, Roma – Ph: 07 3216 1255 PCANSW, 2017 Mounted Games & Team Sporting Champ/ships, Bungendore – Ph: 02 4229 8977

REINING

2 – 3 2 – 3 19

SQRHA, Spring Rain Ribbon Show, Gatton, Qld – Ph: Chris Wales 0407 856 786 GVRHA, Club Show, Tatura Park, Tatura, Vic – Ph: Natalia 0439 305 029 – Sara 0458 316 059 2017 Reining Australia Gold Buckle Futurity, AELEC, Tamworth, NSW – Ph: 07 5429 8797 – 0412 479 340

SPECIAL BREEDS

8 - 10 9 10 11-16 15-17 16 16-17 23 30 30 – 1 Oct 30 - 1 Oct 30 - 2 Oct

QPA Inc, 40th Queensland Pinto State Championships, Eq/Ctr, Burpengary, Q – Ph: Kerry 07 5498 6815 pm ASHS, Gloucester Branch Led & Performance Show, Sh/gr, Merriwa, NSW – Ph: Peter Cutler 0428 108 284 WPCS, North East Border RPG Annual Performance Show, Rec/Res, Oxley, NSW – Ph: Fiona 0408 482 870 Australian Quarter Horse Assoc, Trans Tasman Challenge, QSEC, Caboolture, Qld – Ph: 02 6762 6444 NSW Arabian Horse Ass, 2017 State Titles, SIEC, Horsley Park, NSW – Ph: 02 4577 5366 RPSBS QLD Champion of Champions Show – Ph: 02 4577 5530 - www.rpsbs.com.au IMHR, NSW State Show, K Ranch Camden, NSW – Ph: Leanne 02 4844 6393 – www.imhr.com.au Mackay & Dist Arabian Horse Cl, Pacific Coast A Show, Sh/gr, Maryborough, Qld – Ph: 07 4122 3584 2017 Australian National Arabian Champ/ships Youth Show, K Ranch, Mt Hunter, NSW – Ph: 0435 340 137 ASHS, Central & Western Qld Branch, Horse Sports, Sh/gr, Blackall, Qld – Ph: Helen 0427 466 008 ASHS, Eastern Br. Breeders Championship Show, Sh/gr, Gresford, NSW – Ph: Rob 0419 211 979 The Crabbet Arabian Group of Australia Ltd, All Breeds Show & Hack & Hunter Show,Hawkesbury Showground, NSW Ph: 02 4577 5366 – E: mabrooka1@gmail.com

TEAM PENNING

2 - 3 10 23-24 30- 1 Oct

Upper Hunter Team Penning, Muswellbrook, NSW – Ph: 0427 289 131 Tamworth & District Team Penning, Penning, Moonbi, NSW – Ph: Lisa 0407 434 361 Valley Team Penning, Rex Fernance Memorial, Dungog, NSW – Ph: 0499 212 862 Upper Hunter Team Penning, Merriwa, NSW – Ph: 0427 289 131

TRAIL RIDING

16 - 17 23 - 30 24

Richmond River Trail Horse Riders Cl, Urbinville, NSW – Ph: Diana 02 6634 1466 CTHRC 7TH Crackin Cancer Charity Ride, Megalong Valley, NSW Blue Mountains – Ph: Reg 02 4573 6392 Dayboro Trail Riders Club Inc, Dayboro, QLD – Ph: Lisa 07 3425 1643 - www.dayborotrailriders.com.au

WESTERN PLEASURE

9 - 10 16 29 - 1 Oct 30 - 2 Oct

North Coast Western Riders Cl, Hawthorne Park, Sth Grafton, NSW – Ph: Alison 0417 488 520 Western Dressage S.E. Qld Show, QSEC Outdoor Arena Complex, Caboolture, Q – Ph: QSEC 07 5433 3222 Hibiscus Coast Equestrian Cl, AQHA, “A” & “AA” Show, Sh/gr, Mackay, Qld – Ph:Chick Holt 07 4959 0464 WDAQ 2017 State Championship Show, Showground, Maryborough, Qld – Ph: 07 4122 3584

WORKING EQUITATION

15 - 17 Clarence Valley Working Equitation, Eduarado Clinic, Hawthorne Park, Sth Grafton, NSW - Ph: Chris Fowles M: 0421 358 373 www.clarencevalleyworkingequitation.com

CLINICS & COURSES

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Ph: Julie Abrahams 0404 470 571 www.reikiforhorses.com.au - info@reikiforhorses.com.au 11 - 14 Four Winds Reiki. Reiki 2 & Equine Reiki Advanced Techniques, Gatton, Qld - Ph: Julie Abrahams 0404 470 571 27 Mark Langley, Equine Ability,Crackin Cancer Ride, Demonstration , Megalong. Blue Mtns, NSW – Ph: 0417 200 411

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O C T 2 0 17 C O M I N G SPECIAL EVENTS

1 12 - 15 19 - 21 4 Nov

Equine Action Queensland, FREE Horse Care EXPO, Sh/gr, Samford, Qld – www.eaq.org.au NADAC Dog Agility Nationals, WPNEC, Werribee, Vic – Ph: Reception 03 9013 0707 North Coast National Show, Lismore, NSW– Ph: Janelle 02 6621 5916 – www.northcoastnational.com.au QSEC Horse Home Show, QSEC, Caboolture, Qld – Ph: 07 5433 3222 – www.qsec.com.au

BARREL RACING

1 7 7 8 14 - 15 22 21 - 22 28 - 29 28 - 29 28 - 29 28 – 4 Nov

ABHA, Camden BRC, Divisional, K Ranch Arena, Camden, NSW – Ph: Emma Stone 0407 838 014 NBHA, QLD STATE SHOW, Chelwood (Final Event & Presentations) (Sanctioned) – Ph: Suzanne 0416 256 101 NBHA, WB (D2) (Independent), Gunalda, Qld – visit facebook Group – NBHA DIST 2 – nbhadistrict2@live.com NBHA, NQ TCC (D8) (Sanctioned), Sarina/Mackay – visit Facebook Group – NBHA DIST 8 – d8@nbha.com.au NBHA, VIC STATE SHOW – NBHA VICD1 – Ph: Holly Jamieson 0438 530 280 NBHA, RUM (D7) DALLARNIL (Final Event& Pres) (Sanctioned) – Sarina/ Mackay – d8tcc@nbha.com.au ABRA, Ultimate Barrel Racing, Divisional, Racecourse, Tarcutta, NSW - Ph: Christine Foley 0406 787 428 ABRA, Central West BHC, Divisional, Sh/gr, Tooraweenah, NSW – Sarah Gale 0400 294 495 ABRA, Hunter BHA, Divisional, Cooranbong, NSW – Ph: Tracey Macey 0428 505 579 ABRA, Moonbi Magic BRC, Divisional, Sh/gr, Moonbi, NSW – Tamra 0405 820 011 ALL NBHA – OPEN WORLD SHOW@PERRY, GEORGIA

CAMPDRAFT & RODEO

1 1 6 – 7 7 – 8 7 – 8 13 14 - 15 13 - 14 13 - 15 14 - 15 14 - 15 21 21

NSW, West Wyalong, Rodeo – Ph: Elise Lancaster 0428 722 858 NSW, Gloucester Working Dog (PR30) Bull Ride – Ph: Mathew Doak 0428 237 343 Watagan Mtns Campdraft, Watagan Mountains – Ph: Melissa Brooks 0458 147 411 Rouchel Campdraft, Rouchel, NSW – Ph: Fred Miles 0475 840 800 Mullaley Gymkhana & Campdraft, Mullaley, NSW – Ph: Georgie Gavel 0438 981 122 ISHE (Interschool) Junior Campdraft, AELEC, Tamworth, NSW – Ph: Leah Maynes 0418 620 795 Murrurundi BC Campdraft, Murrurundi, NSW – Ph: Jacqui Simpson 0409 325 661 Wallamba Campdraft, Nabiac, NSW – Ph: Lyn Reid 02 6559 1811 Tyringham Campdraft, Tyringham, NSW – Di Freeman 02 6657 8143 Ranch Sorting Dubbo, Dubbo, NSW – Ph: Cindy Henderson 0438 412 616 Coonabarabran Campdraft, Coonabarabran, NSW – Ph: Nita Scott 0487 408 680 Muswellbrook Rodeo, Muswellbrook, NSW – Ph: Megan Rogan 0429 169 513 Bartlett Park (PR50) Pink Rodeo, Townsville, Qld – Ph: Evelyn Dobbins 07 4723 9402

CARRIAGE DRIVING

8 8 15

NSW, Dressage & Cone Day, Oakville, NSW – Ph: Janet Muspratt 0427 094 481 Qld, Gold Coast Club, Club Challenge, Schuster Park, Tallebudgera, Qld – Ph: Robin Burren 07 5533 8239 Qld, Samford Club, Club Muster at Sh/gr, Samford – Ph: Tania Ball 07 3385 5256

CUTTING

15 21 - 22

West Gippsland QHA, Jackpot Show, Garfield, Vic – Ph: Linda Sutton 03 5998 8402 Top End WHC, Mourilyan, Qld – Ph: Leanne Buckingham 0421 085 003

DRESSAGE & EQUESTRIAN

1 3 – 6 6 – 8 7 8 13 - 15 13 - 16 14 - 15 14 - 15 14 - 15 14 - 15

15 15 18 - 22

ENSW Show Horse, Hunter Regional & CCLHHA Horse Show, Morisset, NSW – Ph: Roma 0401 306 708 RDA National Championships, WPNEC, Werribee, Vic – Ph: – Ph: Reception 03 9013 0707 2017 Australian Adult Amateur Dressage Championships, QSEC, Caboolture, Qld – Ph: 0412 753 512 EV, The Hygain Premier Cup, Boneo Park, Vic - Ph: Melissa Davies 0422 433 530 EV, Open Competition, Boneo Park, Vic - Ph: Ph: Liz 03 5986 3006 – www.boneopark.com.au ENSW Show Horse, “Wade Equine Coaches “NSW Hoty Show – Ph: Roma Stonestreet 0401 306 708 2017 Inter-Schools Horse Extravaganza, AELEC, Tamworth, NSW – E: ishetamworth@gmail.com Queensland State Pony Dressage Championships, Sh/gr, Gatton, Qld – Ph: 07 3891 6611 Pryde’s EasiFeed Open Dressage Competition, Boneo Park, Vic – Ph: Margie Kuiper 0437 245 943 Mitavite Amateur Owner Rider Championships, Boneo Park, Vic – Ph: Margie Kuiper 0437 245 943 TVEG, Power of Pink Fund Raiser & Show Jumping Spectacular, Showground, Murwillumbah, NSW Ph: Ange 0407 662 883 – www.tveg.org.au SHCV Junior Equestrian Showcase @ Tatura, Vic – Ph: 0488 791 060 Sydney Dressage Inc, Dressage Competition, SIEC, Horsley Park – Ph: 02 8883 6900 Australian National Dressage Championships, Boneo Park, Vic - Ph: Liz 03 5986 3006

ENDURANCE

7–8

QERA, Sparkler, 5/20/40/80, South East Qld – Ph: Saasha Grogan 0488 710 022

EVENTING & SHOWJUMPING

1 5 – 8 6 – 8 11 - 15 13 14 - 15

EV Eventing Spring Carnival, WPNEC, Werribee Vic – Ph: Reception 03 9013 0707 2017 North & North West SJC World Cup Qualifier, AELEC, Tamworth, NSW – Ph: Wendy Emery 0437 656 453 Eventing NSW, Hidden Valley, EvA105, EvA95, EvA80, EvA60, EvA45 – Ph: Vicki Burgess 02 6747 3887 Eventing NSW, Hawkesbury World Cup – Ph: Tony Venhaus 0418 686 781 Vic, ISJ , Spring Cup, Round 4 , Ayr Hill, Vic - www.interschoolshowjumping.com.au Eventing NSW, Lynton Goulburn, CIC3, 2,1, EvA105, EvA95 - Ph: Vicki Burgess 02 6747 3887

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E V E N T S O C T 2 0 17 EVENTING & SHOWJUMPING

21-22 28-29 28-29

EV Eventing Squad, WPNEC, Werribee, Vic – Ph: Reception 03 9013 0707 The Riders Series, Showjumping, SIEC, Horsley Park, NSW – Tony Venhaus 0418 686 781 Eventing NSW, Silver Hills, CNC1*, EVA105, EvA95, EvA80, EvA60 – Ph: Vicki Burgess 02 6747 388

NATURAL HORSEMANSHIP

6 - 9 10 - 12 13 - 15 14 - 15 16 - 18 16 - 22 28 - 31

Nambucca Natural Horsemanship Cl meet Wednesdays, S/Gr Macksville www.nambuccanaturalhorse.com.au Ken Faulkner Australian H/manship, 4 Day Savvy W/end, Bendigo, Vic - Ph: Agnes McCormack 0402 809 631 Mel Fleming, Connecting with Horses, Introductory Groundwork, Banyandah, NSW/VIC – Ph: Mel 0428 385 745 Mel Fleming, Connecting with Horses, Introductory Riding Banyandah, NSW/VIC- Ph: Mel 0428 385 745 Ken Faulkner Australian H/manship, ATHRA 2 Day H/manship Course, Mackay, Qld – Ph: Jodie 0476 179 516 Mel Fleming, Connecting with Horses, Intermediate Course, Banyandah, NSW/VIC - Ph: Mel 0428 385 745 Ken Faulkner Australian Horsemanship, 7 Day Supercamp, Esk, Qld – Ph: Kathy Stewart 0427 732 394 Ken Faulkner Australian Horsemanship, 4 Day Cowboy Professionals Course with Lyn Ringrose-Moe SE QLD – Ph: Belinda Gregson 0488 958 669 – www.australiannaturalhorsemanship.com

17-30

NSW Polo, XI FIP World Polo Champs & NSWPA Horse Lenders Cup, Sydney Polo Club Ph: 02 4588 5000 - www.wpcsydney.com

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NSWPCA 2017 State Combined Training & One Day Event, Harden, NSW - Ph: Leanne Haines 02 4229 8977

REINING

14 14 - 15 21 - 22 29 - 30

VRHA, Reining Show, You Too Can Slide, WPNEC, Werribee, Vic - Ph: Kristy Hobson 0423 673 372 Tamworth RHA, Ribbon Show – Ph: Adele Woods 0439 465 439 QRHA, Clinic & Ribbon Show, Caboolture, Qld – Ph: Lynda Gray 0412 479 340 NSWRHA, Qualifier, K Ranch, Camden, NSW – Ph: Natasha Daly 0418 427 252

SPECIAL BREEDS

2 3 5 7 - 8

7 – 8 14 - 15 14 - 15 21 21 - 22 23 - 24 27 - 29 29

Hunter Valley Arabians All Breeds Show, Sp/gr, Salt Ash, NSW – Ph: 02 4577 5366 NSW, ASHS National Youth Show & State Youth Show, Sh/gr, Narrabri – Ph: 0427 936 597 – 0409 209 061 APBS Young Stock Show, Sh/gr, Beaudesert, Qld – Ph: Melissa McVeagh 0414 908 573 AMPSI, The 2017 Futurity & Poty Show & The 2017 NSW Championship State Show, K Ranch, Mt Hunter, NSW Ph: Lindy Cosgrove 0423 724 842 & Nicole McNamarra 0409 801 304 ASHS NSW Breeders Championships, Sh/gr, Narrabri, NSW – Ph: Louise Best 0409 209 061 – www.ashs.com.au Victorian Pinto Society State Championships, WPNEC. Werribee, Vic – Ph: Craig Tanian 0408 741 145 Goulburn Valley AHCI, Muster & Championships, Tatura Prk Eq/ctr, Tatura, Vic – Ph: 03 5832 9851 RPSBS QLD, Youngstock Show, QSEC, Caboolture, Qld – Ph: Kym Johnson 07 4577 5530 Downs Arabian CI, The Top Of The Range Arabian Event, Toowoomba Sh/gr, Glenvale - Ph: 07 4634 7400 Mackay & Dist AHCI, Pacific Coast A Class Show, Sh/gr, Maryborough, Qld – Ph: 07 4122 3584 All Welsh Show, SIEC, Horsley Park Ph: Helen 0418 484 592 – www.wpcs.com.au IMHR All Breeds & Hack Show, Hawkesbury Showground – Ph: Leanne 02 4844 6393 - www.imhr.com.au

TEAM PENNING

1 7 7 – 8 27 - 28 28 - 29

Upper Hunter Team Penning, Aberdeen, NSW – Ph: 0427 289 131 – www.uhteampenning.com Clarence Valley TP, Twilight, Grafton, NSW – Ph: Julie Hill 0427 493 023 NSW TEAM PENNING CHAMPIONSHIPS - T & Dist TP, Moonbi, NSW – Ph: Lisa 0407 434 361 Central West TP, Twilight, Canowinda, NSW – Ph: Michael 0427 441 243 Valley TP, Muswellbrook, NSW – Ph: Kathryn 0499 212 862 - www.valleyteampenning.com.au

TRAIL RIDING

22 20 - 22

Richmond River TRC, NSW, meet 3rd w/end of month Feb to Nov – Ph: Wendy 0414 668 725 Lake Macquarie P & T H Riders, Morisset, NSW – Ph: 0408 214 071 – www.lakemacquareihorseriders.com.au Dayboro Trail R Cl Inc, The Big October Ride. Dayboro, Qld – Ph: Lisa Schuhmann 07 3425 1643

WESTERN PLEASURE

1 14 - 15

BWPC, Members Buckle Series Show Eq/Ctr, Burpengary, Qld – Ph: 0424 539 164 – www.bwpc.org.au North Coast Western Riders Cl meet monthly, Hawthorne Park, Sth Grafton, NSW – Ph: Alison 0417 488 520

WORKING EQUITATION

Bellingen Working Equitation, Bellingen NSW – www.facebook.com/groups/620958001341900/ 21 - 22 Clarence Valley Working Equitation, competition, Hawthorne Park, Sth Grafton, NSW - Ph: Chris 0421 358 373 www.clarencevalleyworkingequitation.com

CLINICS & COURSES

2 – 5 7 - 8 14 - 15 16 - 24 21 - 22 27 - 29 28 - 30 31

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5 - 6 Mungindi, 11-12 Tullamore, 15-16 Trundle, 19 Ganmain, 19 Bedgerabong, 20 Weethalle, 22-23 Peak Hill, 25-26 Condobolin, 26-27 Penrith, 26 Barellan, 26-27 Wentworth, 28-30 Parkes.

HORSE CARE

EXPO

Sunday 1st October 10.00am-4.00pm

QLD – 07 3277 7747

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Equine Action Queensland is proud to announce our upcoming 2017 Equine Action Queensland Horse Care Expo on October 1st at the Samford Riding for the Disabled Facility (located in the Samford Show Grounds)

4 – 6 Pine River, 5 – 6 Sarina, 9 Gladstone, 11-20 ROYAL QLD SHOW, 12 Mt Morgan, 19 Wowan, 19 Mary Valley (Imbil), 26 Canungra 2 – 3 Mallee Machinery Field Days, 7 – 8 Hamilton P & A Society Sheepvention, 13 Wentworth Pre Show Horse Event, 29 Pakenham Horse Show.

SEPTEMBER 2017 NSW – 02 9879 6777

1 – 2 Narromine, 1 – 2 Grenfell, 2 Manildra, 2 Lake Cargelligo, 2 – 3 Barmedman, 2 Narrandera, 3 Woodstock Memorial, 3 Finley, 5 – 6 West Wyalong, 8 – 9 Wagga Wagga, 8 – 10 Quirindi, 8 – 9 Murrumburrah / Harden, 8 – 9 Forbes, 9 – 10 Hay, 9 Ungarie, 10 Cudal, 10 Ariah Park, 10 Wyong,12-13 Cowra, 15-17 Merriwa, 15-16 Eugowra, 16 Ardlethan, 17 Young, 17 Molong, 22-23 Singleton, 22-23 Canowindra, 23-24 Nimbin, 23-24 Menangle Park, 23 Hillston, 23 Temora, 24 Lockhart, 30 Culcairn, 30 Bribbaree.

QLD – 07 3277 7747

1 – 2 Wondai, 1 – 3 Gold Coast, 8 – 9 Beaudesert, 9 Giru, 9 Quilpie, 15-16 Noosa, 15-16 Beenleigh, 23-24 Comet River, 23 Kenilworth, 30 Eumundi

VIC – 03 5441 5555

3 Fin Show Soc, 17 Robinvale / Euston, 23-3rd Oct ROYAL MELBOURNE SHOW

OCTOBER 2017 NSW – 02 9879 6777

1 Berrigan, 1 Griffith, 2 Morongla, 2 Walbundrie, 6 – 7 Kyogle, 6 – 7 Bulli, 6 – 8 Taree, 7 Trunkey Creek, 8 Cowra, 9 Norfolk Island Royal Show, 13-14 Leeton, 13 -14 Casino, 14 Dapto, 14-15 Picton, 14 Illabo, 14-15 Camden Haven, 19-21 Lismore/North Coast National Show, 20-21 Barham Koondrook, 21 Tooraweenah, 21 The Rock, 27-28 Alstonville, 28 Junee, 28 Minto, 28 Carcoa

VIC – 03 5441 5555

1 Berrigan, 1 – 2 Horsham, 3 Minyip, 3 – 4 Horsham Show Horse Events, 6 – 8 St Arnaud, 6 – 7 Swan Hill & Dist, 6 Seymour, 6 Murtoa, 7 Goroke, 7 Nathalia, 8 Corawa, 9 -10 Kerang & Dist, 12 Warracknabeal, 13 Donald, 13-14 Wangaratta, 13-14 Shepparton, 13-14 Wandin Sivan Field Days, Naracoorte, 14-15 Camperdown, 14 Sunbury, 14 Kaniva, 15 Lancefield, 15 Maldon, 17 Rainbow, 18 Wycheproof, 19 Nhill, 19-22 ROYAL GEELONG SHOW, 19-25 Mildura, 20-21 Benalla, 20-21 Mt Gambier, 21 Dimboola 21 Charlton, 21-22 Barham/Koondrook, 22 Rutherglen, 22 Jeparit, 27-28 Maffra, 27-29 Warrnambool, 27-28 Bendigo, 28-29Cobram, 28 Stawell, 27-28 The 127 Annual Euroa Show, 28 Myrtleford, 29 Croydon.

Equine Action Qld is a fully registered horse welfare charity run entirely by volunteers based in the northern suburbs of Brisbane.

Since commencing in 2013, we have raised almost $70,000, and helped many horse owners to provide better care for their horses and have assisted, rehabilitated and re-homed 19 horses through our foster carers network.

Sadly we turn away many more horses than we can adequately care for (due to limited funds & carers) and have therefore acknowledged that a different approach is needed to address this massive problem.

In November 2016, EAQ held its inaugural Horse Care Workshop at the Farmers Hall in Samford Village. The aim was to improve Horse Welfare through education. Over 130 guests attended and guest presenters from the industry willingly shared their extensive knowledge and experience covering many aspects of horse care.

Due to the Workshops resounding success we are excited to be holding a larger and significantly more comprehensive Horse Care Expo this year which will run from 10.00am - 4.00pm and will again incorporate presentations by professionals from within the equine industry, the welcome addition of “live demos”, even more trade stalls (for lots of “horsie” shopping!) and food & drinks. Some of the RDA horses will benefit by receiving complimentary services/treatments during the live demonstrations.

The event is FREE for attendees and includes FREE show-bags for the first 100 guests to arrive. Thanks to our amazing supporters there will be lots of give-aways and raffle prizes drawn throughout the day and also a special prize draw for attendees who register through Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/free-horse-care-expotickets-3577994377.

Visit the EAQ website: www.eaq.org.au or follow us on Facebook for updates about the Expo

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THE GREAT MEGALONG VALLEY TRAIL RIDE It’s on again, the great Cumberland Trail Horse Riding Club, Crackin’ Cancer, Cancer Charity Ride.

This trail ride is held in the beautiful Megalong Valley, located in the astonishing, historical and beautiful area of the NSW Blue Mountains. The purpose of this ride, is to raise much needed funds for cancer research.

The ride is actually a week long event, however, riders can go for the week or a few days, whichever suits those wanting to participate in this wonderful event.

The Cumberland Trail Horse Riding Club does an absolutely amazing job organizing these events.

As well as providing the usual days rides, which are average time/distance rides, the CTHRC may also provides a shorter ride as well.

The NSW Blue Mountains, possess some of the most beautiful landscapes and views in Australia and so, afford riders a wonderful time in the saddle. Each days ride meanders through this legendary, very picturesque area of Australia. The

riders will take in amazing landscapes as they traverse the hills, meander through the valleys and cross creeks and shallow crossings over the Coxes river, which winds it’s way through the amazing Megalong Valley.

The ride is run out of the Megalong Valley Pony Grounds. A location which is ideal for the purpose.

The camping sites are gently sloping and most are only a short stroll to amenities and the onsite hall.

demonstrate his equine talent during the “Lay Day”. Mark will explain his own passive, yet extremely effective methods of dealing with a particular problem, issues or bad habits your horse may have, or how to manage problems horses pose in general. Mark has performed these demonstrations at many Crackin’ Cancer trail rides and any donations Mark has received, he has always donated back to Crackin’ Cancer.

The ride has a “Lay Day” where riders can choose to do whatever they wish.

This particular trail ride began at Tinagroo Station, located ten kilometers from Scone, in the NSW Hunter Valley. Tinagroo station was sold and that was the reason this ride was relocated to the Megalong Valley, two years later. Crackin’ Cancer rides have also been run out of the wonderful, Three Waters High Country Holiday property, at Glen Innes, in the wonderful New England area of NSW.

Renowned and very well respected horse trainer, Mark Langley was recently invited back to three different areas of Germany, to demonstrate his unique equine skills. Mark expects to be back in time for the Megalong Valley ride and will

The Equine News has long been an avid supporter of the Cancer Council/Crackin’ Cancer Horse Trail Rides and that support is greatly appreciated, because more people participating in the rides, means more money directed into cancer research.

The on site hall, is the focus point, when riders are out of the saddle, relaxing.

Accomplished entertainer/musician Leigh Warren, the “Country Music Outlaw” will provide the base for each evening’s entertainment.

Cumberland Trail Horse Riders Club Hosting the 7th Crackin Cancer Charity Ride 23rd Sept to 30th Sept 2017 Megalong Valley NSW Blue Mountains Holiday with your horse!

Cost is $220 per adult, $100 per child 16yrs & under Cut off Date is 31st August 2017 • This is a 5 day ride with a rest day mid-way • You MUST be a member of ATHRA to attend this ride • BYO Food and camping gear • Hay is available to purchase at camp • Horses need to be fit for mountain terrain • Both horse and rider must have some experience in riding in large groups prior to this event • Friday night Dinner and Charity Auction included

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When the vet treats your horse, there is always the issue of “what is the best wound-care product?

I bought a QH mare 2 years ago unfortunately “sight unseen”. She hobbled off the truck and the Illawarra Equine Vet was called. She had multiple bilateral hoof abscesses and bruising in her front hooves.

After draining the abscesses, I used different poultices daily although the drain holes under her feet remained “wet” and sloughy. I ventured into Saddleworld in Nowra and they sold me a product called Decron Hoof Gel with the pad pack. With a tarp on the ground under her feet, I placed the gel and pad on both hooves with an elastic wrap over the top to secure them. The following day, I could not believe its effect. The base of her hooves where there were open holes, appeared cleaner and dryer. The hooves were dressed daily and within a week, I could see a different object in the base of a hoof. It was a stick that had been embedded and the hoof had grown over it. The Illawarra vet was called and the stick was removed with another large hole to dress.

The overall dressings took around 8 weeks and the hoof holes healed. The Decron hoof gel with the pads certainly achieved the purpose of removing the abscess exudate / slough with the osmotic effect and the essential oils for healing. Thank you for the wonderful product.

Regards Kate Stathers Kangaroo Valley NSW My name is Georgia Newton and my family and I train a rising 10yo gelding thoroughbred by the name of Stynes. He suffers from chronic sore heels and we use DECRON on him regularly, and it helps him and his feet perform to the best of his ability. He has had 76 race starts for 11 wins, 9 seconds and 11 thirds. He is an absolute legend who tries his heart out every race start and would really benefit from this horse care hoof kit.

Kind regards, Georgia Newton I am writing in response to your competition in Equine News I have a pony who foundered recently and has taken some time to come good. I had him trimmed yesterday and the farrier mentioned he still had some signs of inflammation in his hooves.

Reading about your product I felt it may help our pony. Also, during his last episode, I had trouble trying to keep padding on his feet to give him some relief which your product would also help with.

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Clipping Your Horse Pros/Cons Clipping can be a great Experience for both horse & owner, but can also be a disaster if a few simple things are not taken into consideration before booking your horse in to be clipped or even trying it yourself.

Benefits of Clipping • Horse can be worked more comfortably by reducing excess sweat.

• Washed & dried easily and quickly during winter months reducing the risk of health issues.

• Skin and coat can be kept healthy and managed more easily during the colder months.

• Over all management is quick and easy.

This Horse was clipped 3 days before competition, QV bath oiled daily till Competition.

Before Clipping • Has pony/horse been clipped before? if not, is sedation required by a Vet and can this be co ordinated?

• Pony/horse needs to be clean, NOT Sterile just a good shampoo if possible. If not a good brush. Free from Mud,sand,sweat. They MUST be DRY. • The cleaner they are the better the clip will be.

Post Clipping BEFORE...

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• They will need a good hose after the clip to remove all loose hair splinters and any excess sweat and dirt.

• I always recommend a QV bath oil wash as soon as the clip and rinse off has been done. Some prefer a Hot oil, its an individual choice. Add 250ml QV bath oil to 5ltres warm water sponge all over, leave to drip dry DO NOT Rinse or Scrap off. Once almost dry rug.

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• Please try and repeat points 2 weekly if possible.

Timing ! When is the best time to Clip?

This depends really on your show schedule. If you are planning on going to some of the early shows and Sydney Royal and you also have shows later in the Autumn, chances are you will need to have a second clip job done in around 6-8 weeks.

If early in the season I advise clients to be sure the old coat is moving (starting to shed old summer coat) to set a winter coat before clipping as this will prevent damage to the new coat.

If clipped in transitional coat, some horses become very fine through the neck and chest area and can end up having very fine or balding patches which can rub in rugs and the skin can become very dry and itchy.

If you can hold out until mid winter and have no competitions, the best time to have them clipped is the shortest day of the year or as close to as possible (End May/Early June ) this should then get your clip to last the remainder of the winter, early spring and will fall into the natural shedding cycle in mid spring unless you have a pony breed.

Type of Clip you may want !

Depends really on your needs, there are several different types from Full body to Trace Clips, Stencil Patterns and free hand clip art.

If showing most have a full body clip, if in light work or Endurance horses most will opt for a Trace clip keeping the coat over the back for warmth and clipping of all the areas that sweat and create excess heat. Mid line, belly, between the back legs and chest.

This reduces heat and they can be sponged and dried off quickly.

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Clipping your own horse !

Attempting your own horse can be a little nerve racking but if you remember to think about pre and post consideration’s you should be just fine.

The brand of clippers are again personal choice. I have been doing all body and trace clips for the past 3 seasons with the small Saphir model using number #10 blade sets mostly but on occasions I will use #8.5 this is 0.5ml longer than the #10 blade.

Use a good quality blade oil, never vegie oil or metho, kero. This will damage your hand piece and blades.

Always make sure you keep yourself in a safe position to the horse, turn clippers on and let them settle to the noise before getting started.

You will quickly get an idea if they are going to be happy for you to start or not. Always have your free hand on the horse, it helps them stay settled and gives you a feel for what they are doing and a push off point if you need to retreat quickly. If the horse is not sedated I will always start with shoulder and neck on the near side and progress around the body leaving legs and head until last. If the horse is sedated, always do head then legs then body, that way you will be doing the danger areas while they are most heavily sedated.

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Make sure the person holding the horse is always on the same side as you.

As you can see in the pictures below, always clip against the hair but along the same path as the hair lies.

The clippers should flow through the hair without pushing very hard.

You really only need to guide them, if you find you need to push, stop as something is not right, it maybe dirt in the blades or sometimes dry sweat can block up the cutters, or they may just need more oil.

Clipping can be a great experience for you and your horse when all preparation is done.

Also you will need to invest in a Clipit Suit to keep all the hair out of your clothing and underwear.

This information was kindly contributed by Rachel Bryce of HNE Equine Clipping.

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It takes a village to revolutionize horse tech: Anitar to modernize the RFID animal tag reader via Kickstarter

Have you ever wondered why you’re still carrying around that clunky RFID reader when searching for the horse you’re supposed to pick up, breed, register, or vaccinate, Anitar might have just the right solution for you!

The Icelandic startup, Anitar, just launched a Kickstarter to fund the first production run of a sleek, easy to use, RFID tag reader that fits right into your pocket.

Karl Mar Larusson, the founder of Anitar, says: “As dedicated riders, we keep a couple of horses at a farm nearby where they free range with

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horses of other owners. It’s not uncommon for people to confuse them.

I wanted to have a solution to make sure anyone entering a stable has easy access to the microchip data: the idea for Anitar was born. Now, two and a half years later, we finally have a working prototype and are ready to go into production.”

Anitar is looking for 250 forward-thinking horse lovers to pre-order the Anitar tag reader. The device bridges directly between the animal and various databases, such as the WorldFengur Studbook. You can show your support and get an innovation right into your pocket. For more information, follow this link: http://kck.st/2tj1N7P

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