EQUINE NEWS And Trade Services Directory Volume 5 Issue 1 AUTUMN 2013

EQUINE NEWS AND TRADE SERVICE DIRECTORY Volume 5. Issue1.

Autumn 2013

FREE Inside: Euthanasia saying goodbye Equine Canker Float Loading Joint Supplements Bots & Pinworm COMING EVENTS VET CONTACTS SERVICE DIRECTORY AREA MAP

Straight from the Horse’s Mouth

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From The Editors Welcome to another issue of Equine News!

We've dedicated this issue to horses loved and lost with the feature of an article by Dr Oliver Liyou of Equine Veterinary And Dental Services located in Grafton New South Wales who has covered the difficult subject of “saying goodbye” to our beloved horse. We are hoping this article will assist horse owners “Tia Maria” at 14 months. in dealing with the process and rest with their Gone but not forgotten.

24/1/05 - 27/8/07 decision when this sad time comes.

The subject of float loading has been covered by Mark Langley of Equine Ability which offers us information to consider and some exercises we can practice to prepare our horses for safe floating and minimize the risks involved.

On the subject of travel…Equissage have described for us how the use of their Tranquil-ssage setting (pre and post travel), can be of assistance to reduce muscle fatigue and stress on our horses during transit.

Joint supplements are another hot topic of interest, read all about this by Jane Clothier of Balanced Horse who explains how we might recognise the signs and consider when to start feeding our horses joint supplements.

More, nasty hoof issues have been explained by Claudia Garner of Equine Soundness. Let's look after our horses hoof health in the hope that we never encounter this!

We would like to welcome all our new subscribers and thank everyone who supports Equine News.

Look out for our next issue Winter 2013 in stores July. Travel safe!

Contents THE TRUTH ABOUT BOTS & PINWORM

5-6

EQUINE CANKER

8-9

THE WALER LEGACY

10

SAYING GOODBYE TO YOUR BELOVED HORSE

12 - 13

FLOAT LOADING

14 - 17

TAKING YOUR EQUISSAGE ALONG FOR THE DRIVE 18 - 19 EQUINE NEWS AREA MAP

20 - 21

COMING EVENTS

22 - 28

WHEN SHOULD I START GIVING MY HORSE........................

JOINT SUPPLEMENTS 30 ANNOUNCEMENTS SERVICE DIRECTORY VETERINARY CONTACTS

31 32 - 37 36

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The TRUTH about BOTS and PINWORM Among the large array of parasites that our equine friends are host to, bots and pinworms are the subject of most enquiries, probably because they are two of the most ‘visible’ parasites.

We've all witnessed the annoyance and objection our horses display in response to the ever-persistent bot fly in summer and have noticed the yellow eggs they leave behind on the hair of the legs (and other areas of the body). Similarly, most horse owners have stared wide-eyed in shock at the conspicuous white worms that have passed out in their horses manure or have watched in annoyance as their horse rubbed its tail until it resembled a toilet brush! In the case of these two parasites, our concerns are often disproportionate to the actual threat they pose to horse health.

This is especially true in the case of pinworm (Oxyurisequi), which apart from the itchiness they cause are essentially harmless. The pinworm is easily noticed in the manure because it is large (up to 10cm), white, and has a characteristic tail that tapers to a fine point - hence the name “pin” worm.

These eggs flake off into the environment or become lodged on stable or farm fixtures and are consequently ingested by the next horse.

It's important to remember that there are several other conditions that which can cause horses to rub their rear ends, so just observing this behaviour does not confirm pinworm infection. Further, the eggs can't be detected in a faecal egg count because they are not deposited in the manure. How then do we tell if a horse is infected with pinworm? Well the answer is quite simple, albeit not very scientific.

Oxyuris equi (pinworm) eggs glued to the perianal region.

We use sticky tape to take an impression of the perianal area and then examine it under a microscope for the presence of eggs.

Adult pinworm with tapering tail.

It has a simple, direct life cycle which takes about 5 months to complete and the adult worm lives in the very last stretch of the colon/rectum. The female worms protrude out of the anus and glue their eggs to the skin in the perianal region - sometimes you can notice these egg “packets” which appear yellowish in colour.

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Oxyuris equi (pinworm) eggs on a sticky tape impression.

Any broad spectrum wormer from any of the 3 drug classes (the Macrocyclic Lactones or “ML's”, the Benzimidazoles or “BZ's” or the tetrahydropyrimidines or “THP's”) should remove at least 90% of the adult worms. Lately there has been much discussion over the possibility of ML-resistant pinworm, but for now, there is no hard evidence to support this.

Now about the bots!

These little critters do actually cause some pathology inside the horse (like lesions/ulcers at the site of attachment in the stomach), but horses usually display no symptoms at all and clinical disease as a direct result of bot infection is rare.

Bot fly - close up.

Unfortunately there is no test that can alert us of a bot infection - like pinworm, there's nothing to be seen in an egg count. It's safe to assume, however, that most horses will become infected during the fly season.

Basics first - there are a couple of species of bot fly, and like other flies, they are active during the warmer months of the year.

This is when they are busy annoying your horse whilst laying eggs on their legs and on the hair under the jaw line.

Horses ingest the eggs which hatch immediately, releasing larvae into the horse's mouth. Here they spend about 3 weeks burrowing into the soft tissue of the lips, gums and tongue before continuing on into the stomach.

Bot eggs attached to horses’ forelegs.

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Gasterophilus intestinalis (bot) larva head showing mouth hooks.

Gasterophilus intestinalis (bot) larva.

They stay here over winter and wait for the return of favourable conditions in spring before detaching and passing out in the manure.

The larvae quickly pupate down into the soil and in a couple of weeks a new generation of flies emerges ready to annoy your horses all over again. So essentially the life cycle is a year long, producing just one generation of flies.

There are a couple of key control points in this life cycle - the first is to limit ingestion of eggs by removing them from the horse on a regular basis (scraping them off with a bot knife). Remember though, if you leave those eggs on the pasture they'll still be ingested by the horse.

Best to scrape them off and discard them into the bin or to somewhere that horses are unlikely to access them.

The next opportunity for interference is to remove the larval stages inside the horse by use of a chemical treatment (Macrocyclic Lactones Ivermectin, Abamectin and Moxidectin are effective). This is best achieved after the fly season while the larvae are “overwintering” in the stomach (late autumn / early winter).Here's the catch - because the adult stage of this parasite is a FLY, your bot control program is only as good as your neighbours!

So the message to be taken from this short story is that there are far worse villains in the equine parasite world than bots and pinworms. At least at this stage we still have the armoury to treat bots and pinworms as resistance is yet to take hold. In the order of importance, bots and pinworm are well beneath the more harmful small strongyles, Parascarisequorum (roundworm of foals), and tapeworm.

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Equine Canker Last time I talked about thrush, this time let's talk about canker, often confused with thrush in the beginning stages.

First, what is it?

Equine canker is also known in equine dermatitis texts as pododermatitis chronica verrucosa or chronic hypertrophic pododermatitis. It usually starts begins in central frog area and gradually expands to the sole and wall.

There are various theories about this mysterious growth that can look very different in different horses. Canker in horses' hooves is one of the most confounding problems in equine podiatry today. One resource says: “The bacteria associated with canker causes abnormal keratin production, or overgrowth of the horn. This excess proliferation occurs underneath the horn, as the infection spreads throughout the epithelium.” Another states: “Canker is the proliferation of the corium in extremely contracted feet”.

Both thrush and canker are found in the same region of the foot, but instead of the tar-like substance evident in horses with thrush, canker resembles rotten cauliflower. While thrush progressively destroys the tissue of the frog, canker appears to grow out of the bottom of the foot.

Treatment with thrush medication is futile

If canker is left untreated, the horse becomes lame and the owner eventually calls the veterinarian, who may or may not have seen it before, either - but who can deduce what it probably is.

Medication and topical treatments begin, but the problem may persist, and owners' resources may not extend to surgical debridement or repeated procedures.

Canker is not lethal in and of itself, but because of where it occurs on the foot, and because it can be so difficult to treat and it recurs often, it can severely compromise a horse's soundness. The specific cause is (yet) There is some research that canker and sarcoids have something in common: The bovine papillomavirus DNA. Both canker and sarcoids unknown.................................................................................. often include a mixture of proliferative and erosive changes in the skin secondary to overgrowth and thickening of the tissues.

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Also, similar to sarcoids, treatment efficacy appears to be lower for larger affected areas and horses that had previously undergone intensive treatment.

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2. Opening the infected site to the air, and keeping it very clean and dry.

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Many cases of canker end in frustration for owners and pain or even sometimes death for horses. Some recover, some do not. The ones who recover may do so only to experience a recurrence of the problem, causing many owners to give up.

After applying any topical medication, apply a clean, dry bandage that is waterproof. Canker prefers moist conditions, so you must keep the affected area dry.

Horses have variable response to treatment. Some cases heal within a week or 10 days, and some cases last for months.

The owner has to treat the canker itself or leave that to a veterinarian, the hoof care provider must trim the hoof in such a way that the hoof receives optimum circulation and any existing contraction does subside.

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This is how it often starts. When you treat it at this stage, you have a real good chance for recovery.

A day later the smelly, cauliflower like appearance gives away the canker

Full blown canker after some debridement, note the high bars and full sole undermining optimal circulation in the hoof

Here the heel is not contracted, but the bars are overgrown and sole is too thick and does not allow for optimal Canker at the frontal part of a very contracted heel and frog blood circulation within the hoof

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EQUITANA Australia Joins the Fight to Save Waler Horses EQUITANA Australia is very proud to announce that it is partnering with the Waler Horse Society of Australia, to raise awareness of the plight of the Waler Horses in Central Australia.

The Waler Horse has a prestigious history and stories of their bravery and the numerous times these amazing equines saved their rider's lives have been documented in many publications; however, now they need our help.

Today Waler Horses run free in Central Australia. They are rounded up on a regular basis and sent for processing as pet food. When their plight was brought to the attention of EQUITANA Australia, the team 'swung into action' and contacted the Waler Horse Society of Australia with an idea on how we could help. Elizabeth Jennings from the Society instantly saw how working with EQUITANA Australia could create a lot of awareness and hopefully encourage people to look at the Waler as a potential riding partner. The EQUITANA team then contacted Mitavite for assistance with the project and they generously came on board as a major Sponsor, ensuring our Walers receive the best nutritional care.

Special thanks also go to the supporting partner “Diamond Boots Australia” who joined in as the official horse boots supplier. EQUITANA Australia has called this project “The Mitavite Waler Legacy” Australia's History…their Future”.

The project sees six wild Walers housed with trainers of very different disciplines for 12 months. These trainers and their Walers will then come to EQUITANA Sydney in 2013 (7th - 10th November) and showcase just how far they have come in one year.

Finding the horses and getting them out of their wild habitat was not an easy task. EQUITANA sent Sandi Simons, Elizabeth Jennings from the Waler Horse Society and a film crew to meet Don Childs, the man responsible for capturing and bringing these wild Walers out from the remote cattle stations on which they live.

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After choosing the best six types for our purpose, the next problem was how to get them to our Trainers in one piece! We chose Prestige Transport for the job, as we know they pay high attention to detail and the welfare of the horse during transit. The Walers were all delivered safely to their assigned trainers, who have informed us that they are very happy with their horses.

The trainers, who were chosen because of their high level of skill in starting young and unhandled horses, are: CHRISTY CONNOR from CC's Equine Training in Taralga New South Wales - is going to train BILL in Trick Riding. DAVID SIMONS from David Simons Training in Drysdale Victoria - will train GUNNER as a Reining Horse. ANNIE KESTERTON from Jindivick Victoria - will educate CORONATION to be a Dressage Horse. DAMIEN JUDD from Moore Creek in New South Wales - has RUPERT to train up as a Show Horse.

MICHELLE O'NEILL from Cherry Tree Equine in Cooma NSW - will train DIGGER as a Barrel Racing horse. WAYNE ARMSTRONG from Team of Four in Bambra Victoria - will present TROOPER as a Carriage horse.

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EQUITANA Australia believes the Waler Horse Legacy to be one of the most significant programs it has brought to visitors to date. The Mitavite Waler Legacy is a story that will pull at your heartstrings and engage each and every person it touches.

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Saying good bye

to your beloved horse....

This is no doubt one of the most stressful things in the role of owning horses. As a veterinarian, we are often called to put horses to sleep, and it is never an easy job emotionally, and never one to be taken lightly.

Recently I had the unpleasant job of euthanasing a stallion who had really won my heart over, as I had cared for him at our clinic for weeks trying to help him recover from illness. It wasn't to be, and it really highlighted how amazing horses are, and how they get into our hearts and inspire us as owners and veterinarians to go above and beyond to try to keep them well and healthy. This stallion had amazing owners who did absolutely everything possible for him, which made it even harder saying goodbye to him. On top of this, he remained extremely stoic and kept bouncing back with positive energy from each setback.

One thing owners need to realise is that there is usually not an absolute right or wrong time to say good bye and euthanase a horse. Sometimes it is absolutely clear cut, such as a horrendous injury with fractured bones exposed in the leg etc, but more often, there is decision to be made.

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There are many factors to take into account such as the pain the horse is in, likelihood and time of recovery, age of the horse, future potential use of the horse, how much pain the horse will be in, the emotional attachment by the owners, the budget of the owners etc.

One thing to remember when considering euthanasia, is that, so long as it is done correctly, then the situation is a lot more stressful to the owner than the horse!

Another thing is to not rush into the decision, because once they are gone, they are gone for a long time! Your veterinarian can often offer good pain relief to allow time to make an informed decision. And you may be required to sign a euthanasia consent form to give your written permission to proceed.

Grieving is a normal emotional path for human beings. And in this process, we as owners may experience emotions in an order such as: 1) Denial - where we cannot accept that the end is near for your beloved friend, 2) Anger - maybe at yourself in others thinking that the situation could have been prevented, 3) Bargaining - where you will do anything to prevent your horse from having to be put to sleep, 4) Depression - the sadness of realising that they are gone and 5) Acceptance - when you have dealt with the loss and ready to move on.

Do other horses grieve? I believe so. We will probably never be able to prove this, but some herd mates certainly do become stressed when seeing a horse going down onto the ground through anaesthesia (when needing to lie the horse down for surgery) or euthanasis (putting to sleep forever). I personally witnessed a 4 year mare of mine, who was present for the euthanasia and burial of her dam, stand at the grave for 3 days.

Exactly what she was thinking will puzzle me forever.

Techniques to euthanase a horse include lethal injection, captive bolt or use of a firearm. Your veterinarian will usually have a preference for one over another. Any of these methods are fine if done correctly, and the horse will know nothing about the process. It must be remembered that if lethal injection (an overdose of anaesthetic) is used, then the body needs to be buried or burnt immediately to prevent predators such as eagles, dingoes, neighbours dogs etc from eating the carcase and ingesting the lethal medication in the blood stream.

Preparation for the euthanasia. Consideration needs to be given to things such as how will the remaining horses in the paddock be, who should be present at the procedure, when should it be done etc.

It is ideal to co-ordinate a backhoe operator to dig the hole prior to putting the horse to sleep or immediately after it is done. Then burial as soon as possible after they are put to sleep.

Who and when should be present. This varies a lot between owners, and there is no real right or wrong.

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Personally, I like to have the horse as stress free as possible when putting them to sleep. I often either sedate the horse first or allow it to eat a bucket of its favourite feed or carrots as I administer the lethal injection through a large bore needle or catheter. I use a muscle relaxant as well as the anaesthetic overdose, which means the horse is unconscious before it collapses, and then usually doesn't move after it hits the ground.

Saying good bye to your beloved horse will never be an easy process, and it will always be harder on you than it will be on the horse you are protecting from further suffering.

Owners will always miss their horse, but often they feel great relief once they have said goodbye and grieved for a period of time.

About the Author Dr Oliver Liyou is an Equine Veterinarian in Grafton who owns Stock Horses including Aladars Tuqiri, a 3 yo colt who recently won the Working Colt, Novice and Stallion Classes at the Maitland Show.

Pictured here ridden by Dan Steers at Maitland (left) Oliver riding Bromac Aladar (right).

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G O N E B U T

Tia Maria

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Float Loading Taking a thorough approach to the education needed in preparing your horse for loading and travelling reduces the risk of injury to your horse and yourself by promoting safety through trust and clear understanding.

To avoid the nightmare stories of float loading you will need to ask your horse to accept and understand different pressures, requiring a basic level of education - so don't make float loading their first education! Teaching them to understand different pressures on the ground will help you to position your horse precisely and smoothly in the float. With horse training, education is simply help. So no matter what you are asking your horse, you need to approach it in a helpful manner. Some thoughts that I always have in my head to keep my judgement fair and consistent are: What happened? Why? What's needed? & How can I help?

Before loading, try to address these points: - Soft leading & backing It is very important that your horse understands how to soften and follow the lead rope. You want your horse calm and relaxed when the lead rope pressure tightens. You don't want them to brace and jump forward, so when you teach your horse to lead and understand pole pressure you should not use too much force - just regular repetitions that focus on forward thought and softness.

If your horse can walk forward responsively and softly they should also be able to back up softly and calmly. If they are not comfortable backing, do a lot of it until your horse finds it easy.

- Calm Standing If your horse has very sensitive areas, or is still frightened of you when If you are not giving your horse a cue to do anything in particular, they you stand in different positions around them, they will only be worse should be very happy and able to just stand calmly. And you should have once they are compromised inside the float. Try to ask your horse to step no problem handling any part of their body whilst standing. forward a few steps, stand calmly, then back some more steps and then from backwards walk forwards with no brace in the transition.

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- Moving Sideways When you are inside a tight float in between a few horses, you need to know that your horses won't stiffen and lie against pressure. Horses are often nervous in a float and will brace, not wanting to move across easily, so the slightest resistance in sideways pressure may well be exacerbated inside a float. Aim to be able to get in close to your horse and move them across or sideways. You should be able to put your hand on their hip and gently ask them to step across softly. Their shoulders should respond similarly.

- Send your horse past your shoulder This is very similar to sending a horse out to lunge. If you ask your horse to step past your shoulder and go out in front of you, your horse should calmly walk past you on your cue. If your horse feels rushed or nervous, then you should repeat this until they have calm energy and show no sign of stress.

Prior Preparation: teaching to walk forward past me, off lead pressure.

- Happy to move forward to breaching bars Make sure your horse is calm with butt pressure and used to things touching them. Your horse has to be well handled from the top of its tail down to its back feet. Once your horse feels safe to a stick and to your hands I like to put a breaching rope on.

It is simply just a looped rope that I can apply controlled pressure to their butt with.

Once they are calm with the rope I like to back them a few steps and then gently pull the butt rope until they step forward. Repeat this until your horse is happy with the butt rope anywhere between the tail and the hocks and will calmly step forward, one step at a time and without fear.

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Now that you have assessed that your horse has some degree of the To soften in the lead, I apply direct pressure through the lead to the halter above foundations, you are ready to start loading. and ask my horse to go past me. I can use a dressage stick or the lead - Approaching the float rope on the shoulder to help encourage forward energy. Once my horse I always park the float in an area where I can walk around both the float feels like they can send forward to the lead I test them by leading out in and the vehicle and where there is plenty of space to work. Firstly, if my front to see if they brace. horse is still frightened of the float's presence, I start from a distance and I also test my back up to make sure weave my way across from one side to the other, exposing each eye that backwards too is soft. Once my progressively and then two as you turn. I let my horse get closer without horse is responding and soft to all making an issue or forcing it - weaving my way in simply lets my horse the cues, I just go back to the float get accustomed to a new object. Whilst I do this, I constantly test how and ask to see if they will come they feel on the lead rope, taking out any little blocks that I find. This is forward again. the most crucial part - where I confidently lead and educate. At this point, your horse can learn to understand and follow your cues or block and Remember, it is not a lesson to ignore them. make your horse uncomfortable away and comfortable at the float.

- At the ramp, reward any tries You are only working on the areas Once I am close to the float, I may just walk past the ramp and let my where you feel resistance and as horse stand to the side. I do this on each eye separately, then with both soon as you feel a try, and a eyes simultaneously. Once my horse is beside the ramp, they may give softening in your horse, you need it a sniff or a stomp. All curiosity should be allowed. When I am able to to reward with a softening in your walk my horse around the float and around the vehicle and I feel that my education, no matter where you horse is comfortable with being close to the float, I walk up inside the are in relation to the float. It is not float a little bit, giving my horse some room and apply gentle pressure good when we encourage our through the lead. I hold this gentle pressure and then give a vocal horses to seek refuge from us and Take the pressure off when your forward energy cue (I use a click). Maintaining the same pressure and our education. horse makes a try the rhythmic click I give a tap with a dressage stick on its shoulder. If there are any tries in my horse, i.e. if they lean forward, tap the ramp or - Teach your horse to back off when they step on take a step, I stop all cues, giving my horse a release of pressure and let Once my horse is stepping up on the ramp, I like to teach them to back them rest. From this point on, I reward any tries in the same way. off before I teach them to load. Once my horse puts one foot on, I might - Bracing If my horse decides to brace and pulls back, I ask What happened?

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In between, when I stop cue's, I have made sure that I have stood my - Rub them all over horse until they are calm and relaxed. At the start some horses need During this in and out process more time than others to adjust between tries. and whilst my horse is standing, I like to move around and stand at Just remember, if a horse has grown up around buildings, stables or the back of them, handle their tail, cars, floating may seem less of a threat than a horse that has only grown rub their hind and back legs, up with bush and open spaces. Acknowledge your horse's background, getting them familiar with me and give them the preparation and time they need to adjust to your close to them and all over them both in and out of the float. It is objects of travel unreservedly. best to rub them down like this only when they are calm.

Let them stand until you start to see some signs of relaxing: look - Backing off for softening ears, softening Once my horse has engaged the eyes, a lick or a chew etc. float and has been fully inside, After this is established I put my and is ready to be backed off, I horse in reverse and ask for still stop on the way out and ask forward repeatedly, simulating for a few forward steps and I my horse stepping back and the make a habit of doing it more than Time for standing & relaxing on the ramp, lead tightening as it would in a rubbing her all over the first few trips. straight load float.

I like to keep my horses focussed with me, pliable and ready to move as I ask - not predicting whether they should be in or out. You never know By the time I have loaded a horse when the situation may change - imagine a child suddenly running out they have stood, walked forward behind the float with your horse locked in reverse. and walked back on every part of the float. There is no such thing If you spend time on these processes, by the time your horse is in the as 'in' or 'out' because all I have done is ask for forward then First loading lesson for this young float, they are very comfortable with the floor and are very happy to stand, ask for back then stand, gelding. Standing both inside and stand and move around in the float. This is very important to your horse's regardless of where my horse is outside and anywhere in between of float mental stability for travelling. Your horse needs to feel that they know the is very important. Exiting forwards was float; that they are able to move a little and that the floor is safe. A horse in or partly out of, the float. necessitated by the ramp steepness. can freeze in a float and not back off because of anxiety about floor sturdiness.

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Just because your horse loaded easily on one float doesn't necessarily guarantee they will on another. Horses will react very differently to floats which feel like a box. l For certain horses, especially ones that have quite a strong separation anxiety, it is wise to travel with a calm companion for a while. Aim to wean them at some stage. l Some horses need more room to spread their feet out; I have come across horses that travelling on their own with the centre bar to one side has no issues but travelling with the centre bar in place, leads to them scrambling with every pot hole and corner. l For training use your normal halter but for floating stick to a good, strong, thick web-halter that will not cut/rub/break if they panic. l Some rubber floors become slippery with urine and manure - just a small slip on a floor can panic a horse. Dry wood shavings may help. l In straight load floats, tie up to the lower ring with enough slack so your horse is free to lower its head but short enough to prevent them from turning their head back or getting their nose behind the chest bar. l Don't tie your horse until your breaching bars/ dividers are secured. l Horses with limited handling are safer travelled in an open, cattle type truck. Leave floating until they have had more education.

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REINING

6-7 6-7 13 14 20 - 21 26

SQRHA Ribbon Day, Gatton Indoor Equestrian Centre - Ph: Sheridan Deede 0409 670 964 GVRHA Qualifier Show, QSEC Caboolture - Ph: Lynda 07 5429 8797 AQHA Q13 World Show Downunder - Ph: Lynda 07 5429 8797 VRHA Introduction To Reining Day & Ribbon Show - Ph: Wendy Starr 0427 801 787 QRHA Clinic & Ribbon Show QSEC Caboolture - Ph: Lynda 07 5429 8797 RRHA Slide Show - Email: riverinareiners@gmail.com

SPECIAL BREEDS

6-7 7 9 - 21 13 13 - 14 21 23 - 28 28

Aust. National Shire Horse Show & Shire Horse Breeders, SIEC Horsley Park - Ph: 03 5686 2181 AWHA Vic Branch Gala Mare & Foal Show, WPNEC Werribee Vic - Ph: Mary 03 5786 1548 2013 AQHA National Championships, Aelec Tamworth NSW - Ph: 02 6762 6444 Dilutes Autumn Show, Canberra Riding Cl, Lyneham ACT - Ph: Jenny 02 6238 0436 Colourama Spectacular, Caboolture Showgrounds Qld - Ph: Gail 07 3282 8858 or 07 3206 8526 Welsh Cob & Pony Soc Ballarat & Central H/lds, Working Hunter Clinic, Bunding Vic 0401 977 044 2013 National Paint Horse Championships, AELEC Tamworth NSW - Ph: 02 6884 5513 Welsh Cob & Pony G & P RPC 20 Anniversary Foal Show, Clyde Nth Vic P: 0417 561 265

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

6 6-7 14 21 21 27 - 28

Mid North Coast Team Penning, Macksville S/gr - Ph: Deb McLaughlin 02 6569 0125 Upper Hunter Team Penning, Murrundi - Ph: 0427 289 131 - E: uhtp@hotmail.com.au Tamworth & Dist Team Penning Ass Inc ,Moonbi Recreational Gr. - Ph: Lisa Wilson 0407434 361 Clarence Valley Team Penning - Grafton NSW - Ph: Debbie Rake - Email: rakes3@bigpond.com Peel Valley T.P, Arena Sorting, Koola I/Door Arena Tamworth - Ph: Debby Stocks 0409 446 815 Bunnan TP, Ph: Von or Kel Wicks 02 6545 4214 Richmond River Tr/Riders Cl meet 3rd weekend of Month - Ph: 02 6686 6276 or 02 6663 7289 13 - 20 Dayboro T/Riders Cl Inc, Crackin Cancer Ride - Ph: Bob 3425 1651 / Graham 07 3425 3248 27 - 28 Lions Tumbarumba Charity T/Ride - Ph: 02 6948 2826 - Mob 0409 158 703 28 Lake Macquarie P & T/Horse Riders, Abernethy - Ph: Jackie Mann 0438 574 356 28 Tamborine & Dist R Cl, Trail Ride - Wyaralong Dam - Ph: Gaby 0438 289 786 7 Central Coast QH Ass WP Cl, Show - Il Cadore I/Door Arena - Somersby - Ph: 0402 095 940 14 Burpengary Western Performance Cl Inc, “B: Show, BEC Burpengary Qld Ph: Kirra 0422 338 513 27 - 28 GQHPA Beginners Show & Clinic with Lisa Gossow, Gatton Indoor Eq/Ctr - Foster 0439 633 915

13 - 14 Mark Langley H/manship Clinic, Building Confidence & Understanding, Wauchope NSW 0417 200 411 13 - 14 John Wicks, 2 Day Clinic - Horsemanship - Biddaddaba Qld - Ph: John 07 5543 0281 13 - 14 Double Dan Horsmanship, 2 Day Ground Control Clinic, Belford NSW - Ph: 02 9643 1017 20 - 21 Double Dan Horsemanship 2 Day Ground Control Clinic, Broughton NSW - Ph: 02 9643 1017 27 - 28 Mark Langley H/manship Clinic, Building Confidence & Understanding, Cabarita Bch Qld 0417 200 411 4-7 Man From Snowy River Festival, Corryong Vic - Ph: 02 6076 1992 13 - 20 Crackin Cancer Horse Trail Ride, Three Waters, Glen Innes - Ph: Marshall 02 6624 4879 16 Woolbrook Stampede, Walcha NSW - Ph: Neville Henry 02 6777 5906

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2013

COMING

5 11 11 - 12 18 19 19 25

Moonbi Divisional Northern NSW Classic Round, Moonbi S/gr - Ph: Shona Tribe 02 6760 8321 Goldfields Golden Drums, Maldon Rec Reserve, Barmah Muster - Ph: Jayne Lilly 03 5343 5118 NBHA D1 & 2, Combined Gunalda, Jackpot, Gunalda Qld - Ph: Shelly Fame 0414 669 374 NBHA D1, Dalby Mini Series - Ph: Shelly Fame 0414 669 374 - E: nbhaaustralia@hotmail.com Lower Hunter Horse Sporting Assoc Inc Barrel CL, Braxton S/gr NSW - Ph: Louise 02 4936 6474 BRV, Divisional, Baccus Marsh R/course & Rec Reserve, Baccus Marsh, Vic - Ph: 03 5343 2321 NBHA D2, Dallarnil, Qld - Ph: Shelly Fame 0414 669 374 - E: nbhaaustralia@hotmail.com

CAMPDRAFT & RODEO

4-5 4 4-5 10 - 12 11 12 18 18 - 19 25 25 - 26 25

ABCRA Willawarrin Campdraft - Ph: Sharon McIver 02 6567 1255 ABCRA Mt Garnet Rodeo - Ph: Rachel Strang 07 4097 0056 ABCRA Cumnock Campdraft - Ph: Sal Morse 0437 699 469 ABCRA Big River Campdraft - Ph: Karen McLennan - 02 6649 3265 ABCRA Scone Campdraft - Ph: Celie Nolan 0400 301 797 ABCRA Scone Junior Rodeo - Ph: Barry Lee 02 6566 9260 ABCRA Branxton Rodeo - Ph: Lorraine Menser - 02 6574 7274 ABCRA Cowra Campdraft - Ph: Janelle Boland 02 6342 9277 ABCRA Real Deal Rodeo - Ph: Tami Tribe 0412 618 946 ABCRA Barradine Campdraft - Ph: Emily Tanner 02 6843 6214 ABCRA Nebo Rodeo (CRCRA Dual) - Ph: Jarrod Deguara 07 4950 7118

CARRIAGE DRIVING

1 - 31 4-5 4-5 5 11 - 12 12

Tas 40 YEARS OF DRIVING CELEBRATION, All welcome - Ph: Stephanie Clark 03 6295 1314 ACDS VB Dressage Qual & Harness Gynkhana, Carriage Horse, Koonoomoo - Ph: 03 5866 2766 ACDS QB Cooloola Cl, 3 Phase Event @ Mothar Mountain - Ph: Helen Baskerville 07 5483 5121 ACDS NSWB Tamworth CLUB, One Hour CDE - Ph: Liz O'Brien 0427 766 726 ACDS VB, Driven Dressage Double Qual & Cones, Nth East, Mullengandra TBC Ph: 02 6026 2215 ACDS QB Samford Cl, State Cones Classic, 9am - Ph: Ian Taylor 07 3289 2509

CUTTING

4-5 Big River Cutting Club Show, Hawthorn Park, Sth Grafton NSW - Ph: 02 6682 8253 0409 449 522 10 - 12 Cotton Country Cutting Cl, Goondiwindi Qld, Ch/ship Show - Ph: Simone 0427 776 917 after 5pm 11 - 12 Pretty Pine Cutting Cl, Denilquin Ph: Gaye Gillespie 03 5885 2313 - 0427 852 313 18 - 19 Northern Rivers Cutting Horse Cl, Casino NSW - Ph: Sam Wadsworth 0400 449 315 29 - 9th June NCHA FUTURITY, AELEC TAMWORTH, NSW - Ph: Sec NCHA OFFICE 02 6765 9356

DRESSAGE & EQUESTRIAN

2-4 11 - 12 18 - 19 18 - 19 21 24 - 26 25 - 26 26 26

Sydney CDI 3*, NSW Young Horse Ch/ships, SIEC Horsley Park - Ph: Toni Venhaus 02 8824 8065 EV Showhorse, WPNEC Werribee Vic - Ph: 03 9741 7672 - Fax: 03 9741 6063 LVRC Masters Weekend - E: enquiries@loganvillageridingclub.com.au VDC Open Competition, WPNEC Werribee Vic - Ph: Allan Bruno 0438 557 720 World's Best Hoof Oil RA & HRCAV Dressage Competition - Ph: Katie McMahon 03 9013 0707 SHC NSW Branch, Northern NSW Hack Championships, Lismore S/gr - Ph: 02 6698 5903 Toowoomba Dressage Inc, Qld Dressage Series - www.toowoombadressage.com Tweed Valley Equestrian Group Competition - Ph: Keighley Leeson 02 6677 9319 Tamborine & Dist R Cl, Training Day, Prep for Dressage, Middle Park Qld - Ph: Gaby 0438 289 786

ENDURANCE

4-5 10 - 12 11 - 12 25 - 26 25 - 26 25 - 26

QERA Terrific Tenterfield NSW - 40,20 - 100,80,40,20 - Ph: Phillipa Lilyman 02 6737 5438 NSW STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS - Manilla - Ph: Gay Bonham 02 6785 2055 VERA Moyston - 100 elevated,40,20.5kms - Ph: Sioux Reid 0418 563 294 VERA Emu Cup @ Toongabbie - 08,40,20kms - Ph: Ellen Prestage 03 5662 3756 NSWERA Mudgee 40 Year Anniversary Ride - 20 - 80,40 - Ph: Mette Sutton 02 6372 4960 NSWERA Wingello Forest Ride - 80/60 - 40/20/10 - Ph: Bec Hogan 0412 600 173

EVENTING & SHOWJUMPING

4-5 11 - 12 12 18 - 19 25 - 26 25 - 26

YHPC Yepoon Qld ODE - Ph: Paula Barlow 0409 340 206 FCHT Maryborough Qld ODE - Email: amscott.59@bigpond.com Tamboring & Dist R Cl, SJ Training Day Instructor Led, Middle Park Qld - Ph; Gaby 0438 289 786 Warwick Horse Trials CNC ODE, Morgan Park, Warwick, Qld - Ph: Tracey 0438 234 815 Woady Yaloak Horse Trials, Woady Yaloak Eq/Ctr Vic - Ph: Liz Sayers 0408 585 919 EV SJ Young Rider, WPNEC Werribee Vic - Ph: 03 9741 7672 - Fax: 03 9741 6063

NATURAL HORSEMANSHIP

4-5 4 -17 11 - 12 24 - 27

Steve Brady Horsemanship, Mudgee NSW - Ph: Bibi Liati 0408 177 611 ANH Ken Faulkner, 14 Day Horsemanship Clinic, Esk Qld - Ph: Kathy Stewart 0427 732 394 Steve Brady Horsemanship, Wagga Wagga NSW - Ph: Nicki Bland 02 6922 7102 ANH Ken Falkner, 4 Day Savvy Weekend Tallebudgera Qld - Ph: Kathy Stewart 0427 732 394

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EVENTS POLO & POLOCROSSE

4-5 4-5 4-5 11 - 12 11 - 12 11 - 12 16 - 19

MAY

2013

Peisley Cup at Scone Polo Club, Scone, NSW - Adam O'Regan e: adam@sconerealestate.com.au Millamolong Annual Tournament, NSW - www.millamolong.com The Winten Cup, Windsor Polo Club Richmond, NSW - Suzie Ruse, e: nsw@australianpolo.com.au Kurri Burri Clasic, Richmond Lowlands, NSW - Adam Marshall, e: adam@marshall.com.au Goulburn Polo CL Annual Tournament, NSW, Mothers Day W/end - e: sls100@bigpond.net.au Muswellbrook Cup, Scone NSW - e: david@bettingtonrural.com.au The Hector King Cup Tournament, Windsor Polo Cl NSW - Suzie, e: nsw@australianpolo.com.au

4-5 Vic Championships - Corio, Ballarat - Ph: Amy Bowtell 0418261 202 18 - 19 Tambo - 50th ,3 Day Carnival - Ph: Q PASS Inc 07 4632 3045 31 North West Equestrian Expo - Ph: Melanie Kelly 0407 207 649 - E: nswpolox@bigpond.com

PONY CLUBS

4-5 Horseland PCAV State Dressage & S/Jumping Ch/ships 2013, Denilquin - Ph: 0427290628 18 - 19 2013 State Jumping Equitation Championships, Mudgee NSW - Ph: 02 4229 8977

REINING

4 11 - 12 11 - 12 18 - 19 25 - 26

SPECIAL BREEDS

TEAM PENNING TRAIL RIDERS WESTERN PLEASURE & PERFORMANCE

CLINICS & COURSES SPECIAL EVENTS

VRHA Autumn Rein Show, WPIEC Werribee Vic - Ph: Sandy Dodds 0400 424 298 SQRHA Jackpot Qualifier Show - Ph: Sheridan Deede 0409 670 964 NSWRHA Qualifier Show - Ph: Lisa Lawson 0447 229 194 QRHA Clinic - Lynda GRAY 07 5429 8797 - 0412 479 340 from 3-9pm GVRHA Qualifier Show, Tatura Park Indoor Arena - Ph: Sandy Dodds 0400 424 298

4 Melbourne Appaloosa - WPNEC Werribee Vic - Ph: 03 9741 7672 - Fax: 03 9741 6063 4-5 Clydesdale & Heavy Horse Field Days, Multi Discipline - Email: secretary@percheron.com.au 5 IMHR Central Qld Regional Championships - Rockhampton S/G - www.imhr.com.au 5 All Breeds & Hunter Horse Championship Show, Hawkesbury S/Gr NSW - Ph: 0404 897 128 6 - 11 2013 Australian Stock Horse NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS, AELEC NSW - Ph: 02 6545 1122 8 ASHS 2013 Fountain of Youth National Yearling &Two Year Old Sale, AELEC - Ph: 0417 467 911 10 - 12 Victorian Paint H/ Ass Colourama Spectacular & State Ch/ship Show, WPNEC - Ph: 0447 822 465 11 - 12 Qld Arabian Gala Show, QSEC Caboolture - Web: www.arabianhorseqld.com.au/ 11 - 12 Australian Pony Stud Book Soc Qld Branch Stud Show - Ph: 02 4739 0008 - www.apsbqld.asn.au 12 North East & Border Annual RPG All Breeds Foal Show, Tatura Prk, Vic - P: Gary 03 5725 1995 16 - 20 NSW State Quarter Horse Show, SIEC Horsley Prk NSW - Ph: 02 9620 2698 - Fax: 02 9620 2709 22 - 26 National Pleasure Horse Assoc - 2013 Pleasure Celebrations Show, SIEC NSW - 02 9620 2698 25 IMHR Qld Young Stock Show - Caboolture I/Door Arena - Cont. Leanne - E: office@imhr.com.au 25 Southern NSW RPG All Breeds Foal & Y/stock Show, Pony Cl Gr, Goulburn NSW - 0419 603 528 26 MHAA Qld Branch, Foal Futurities, Caboolture Qld - Ph: Anne: 0424 673 575 26 2013 Qld All Breeds Youngstock Show, Gatton Showground - Ph: Gail Rossington 07 3282 8858 31 - 2nd June 2013 Arabian QLD STATE CH/SHIPS - “CHALLENGE SHOW” QSEC - Ph: 0417 755 752 11 - 12 12 18 - 19 25 - 26

Coolah TP NSW, 2 Day Event - Ph: Bec Kearney 0427 507 560 - 02 6377 1226 Tamworth & Dist T P A Assoc Inc, Sorting, Moonbi NSW - Ph: Lisa 02 6762 1929 Peel Valley T P, Tamworth NSW, 2 Day Charity ,Speed Penning & Arena Sorting - 0409 446 815 Glen Innes Dist T P, 2 day Charity Event, Team Penning & Arena Sorting - Ph: 0458 342 399

26 26 5-6 12 19 25 - 26

Dayboro Trail Riders Cl Qld, Dayboro Day Ride - Ph: Bob 07 3425 1651 Graham 07 3425 3248 Lake Macquarie P & THR, Abernethy - Ph: Jackie 0438 574 356 GVQHA Inc, AQHA A/AAA Approved Show, Swan Hill, Vic - Ph: 02 6762 6444 Central Coast QH Ass & WP Cl, Show - Il Cadore Indoor Arena, Somersby - Ph: 0402 096 940 SEQPHC Inc, 2013 Open All Breeds Western Show, Caboolture S/gr, Qld - Ph: 07 5494 1071 GQHPA 'AA” Part 2 of 3 Phase Series & “AA” Show - Ph: Trish Wright 0487 719 294

8 -9 18 - 19 18 - 19 16 -17 23 - 24 25 - 26

Equine Podiatry & Lameness Ct Veterinarian & Farrier Symposium, Muswellbrook - 0409 225 911 Double Dan 2 Day Horsemanship Clinic, Monto Showgrounds Qld - Ph: 02 9643 1017 Mark Langley Horsemanship Clinic, Bathurst NSW - Ph: Jenny 0417 200 411 Innate Healing For Horses, Pete Esaile D.C. 2 Day Int W/shop, Bendigo VIC - 0428 210 911 Innate Healing For Horses, Pete Esaile D.C. 2 Day Int W/shop, Jindabyne NSW - 0428 210 911 Mark Langley Horsemanship Clinic, Picton NSW - Ph: Jenny 0417 200 411

2-5 3-4 3 - 19 11

10TH Year King of The Rangers Stockmans Challenge, Murrundi NSW - Hilary 0419 207 910 Urban Rodeo & Country Music Festival, QSEC Qld - Ph: 07 5433 3222 Katie (Rodeo) Scone & Upper Hunter Horse Festival - Ph: Festival Committee 02 6540 1100 Scone Equine Hospital Horse Parade, Scone NSW - Ph: SEH 02 6545 1333

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2013

COMING

1 1-2 2 29 30 30

NBHA Qld, D2, Goomeri - Ph: Shelly Fame 0414 669 374 ABHA NSW, Divisional, Snowy Mountains B Cl, Corryong Rec/Res. - Tayla-Maree 02 6076 2837 ABHA NSW, Divisional, Moonbi, Moonbi Showground - Ph: Shona Tribe 02 6760 8321 ABHA Vic, Divisional, Goldfields Golden Drums, Maldon Rec/Reserve - Ph: Jayne 03 5343 5118 ABHA Vic, $500 3D Jackpot, BRV, Bacchus Marsh R/Course Bachuss Marsh - Ph: 03 5343 2321 ABHA NSW, Divisional Central West Barrel Horse Cl, TBA - Ph: Greg Harris 0427 063 097

CAMPDRAFT & RODEO

1-2 1-2 7 8-9 10 21 - 23 29 29 - 30

ABCRA NSW, Ulmara Campdraft - Ph: Alan Watkins 02 6642 5317 ABCRA NSW, Carinda Campdraft - Ph: Camilla Maxwell 02 6828 1336 ABCRA NSW, NCHA Rodeo (PR 60%) New Date - Ph: Dianne Hallman 02 6766 5863 ABCRA NSW, Coonamble Campdraft & Rodeo - Ph: Michelle Shields 0428 212 830 ABCRA NSW, Coonamble JNR Rodeo Ph: Michelle Shields 0428 212 830 ABCRA NSW, Merriwa Campdraft - New Date - Ph: Shirley Hunt 0428 485 158 ABCRA NSW, Merriwa St Josephs JNR Campdraft - Ph: Tanya Ninness 02 6548 5185 ABCRA North Qld, Georgetown Rodeo - Ph: Emma Bethel 07 4062 1345

CARRIAGE DRIVING

1-2 2 2 2 8-9 8 - 10 16 23 - 24 30

ACDS Qld, Warwick Cl, Goombungee Endurance & Carriage Driving Expo Ph: Greg 07 4630 4990 ACDS Qld, Gold Coast Cl, State Cones Classic, Park Drive & Novelties - Ph: Robin 07 5533 8239 ACDS NSW, SHCC Dressage Workshop - Theory - Ph: Debbie Davies 02 4443 5139 ACDS Qld, Cooloola Cl, Valley Rally or Social Drive, Gympie - Ph: Harry 07 5486 6271 ACDS Qld, Caboolture Cl, Showdriving & Novelties, Mothar Mountain - Ph: Helen 07 5483 5121 ACDS Vic, State Pleasure Drive, VB/ Grampions, Gr/Western Racecourse Res - Ph: 0438 272 861 ACDS Qld, Samford Cl, Club Muster 9AM - Ph: Ian Taylor 07 3289 2509 ACDS Qld, Range Carriage & H/Horse Cl, Prep for Lowood Show Ph: Wendy Petrie 07 4630 8792 ACDS Qld, Samford Cl, Club Muster 9AM - Ph: Ian Taylor 07 3289 2509

1-9 7 - 11 15 16 22 29 8 14 - 16 15 - 16 15 - 16 15 - 16 22 22 - 23 22 - 23 23 27 - 30 30 30

2013 40Th NCHA Futurity AELEC Tamworth NSW - Ph: NCHA 02 6765 9356 (29th May-9th June) NQCHA Barbara Schulte Clinic, Tamworth - Ph: 07 4093 0524 - 0427 952 406 GCC - Affiliated Jackpot Show, 9 events, (Charters Towers) Qld - Ph: NCHA 02 6765 9356 West Gippsland Q.H. Ass Inc, Garfield Vic, Show - Ph: Linda Sutton 0411 950 816 - 03 5998 8402 TEWHC - Affiliated Cutting (all Breeds), Mareeba Qld - Ph: NCHA 02 6765 9356 NQCHA - Affiliated Show (Yungaburra) Qld - Ph: NCHA 02 6765 9356 SH Qld, Newcomer Hoty - Ph: 07 3891 6611 - www.qld.equestrian Great Southern-Prelim GP PSG Qualifier 2*, Nambour Qld - Ph: 07 5496 7995 EV Dressage Hygain Young Rider Squad, WPNEC, Werribee Vic - Ph: 03 9741 7672 EV Showhorse, WPNEC Werribee Vic - Ph: 03 9741 7672 Boneo Park Dressage Championships - Ph: 03 5986 3006 VDC Open Competition, WPNEC Werribee - Ph: Allan Bruno 0438 557 720 TVEG Dressage Training & Official & Assoc Dressage - Ph: 0428 536 868 Northern Qld Show Horse Champ/ships 2013, A Grand National Qualifier Show - Ph: 0417 610 650 WVDC EV Official Comp & Prix Challenge Cup Qualifier - Ph: Glen 03 5251 1945 - 0419 515 187 Interschool State Champs, Dressage - Multi Disc, Maryborough S/gr Qld - www.qld.equestrian WPVDC Winter Series Event - Ph: Glen Gault 03 5251 1945 Tamborine & Dist R Cl, Assoc Dressage Day, Middle Park Qld - Ph: Gaby 0438 289 786

7-9

QERA Tom Quilty Gold Cup, 160 Kilkivan Qld - Ph: Dee Berry 0448 385 825 Email: secretary@kilkivanquilty.com VERA Landsborough Vic, 80/40/20/5kms - Ph: Geoff Jolly 0438 581 021 - Julie 03 5349 7218 Lighthorse Ride, Harden NSW, 80/40/20 - Ph: Kate Smith 0412 281 141 QERA Pioneer Treck - Ph: 07 4096 2177 QERA Lake Manchester - E: Jan - jan.roltweder@allens.com.au Kundabung NSW duel Affiliated Qld, 80/40/20 - Ph: Soyna Ruprecht 0409 539 523 Burpengary Qld ODE - Email: Gary Bryce - gary@onlinesolutions.com.au EV Melbourne International 3 Day Event - Ph: 03 9741 7672 - Fax: 03 9741 6063 Sydney Jumping Cl, Winter Championships - Ph: Jenny Sheppard 0418 546 083 EV Show Jumping YR - Ph: 03 9741 7672 - Fax: 03 9741 6063 RREC World's Best Hoof Oil EA & HRCAV Dressage Comp Echuca Vic - Ph: 0437 245 943 Tamborine Qld CNC OCE - Ph: Kristen 0404 071 123 Fassifern Vaulting Inc Competition - Ph: Darryn Fedrick 07 5463 5267

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EVENTING & SHOWJUMPING

8 - 10 29 - 30 24 - 30 29 - 30 30 1-2 6 - 10 15 - 16 15 - 16 18 22 - 23 29 - 30

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2013

1-2 1-4 8-9 8 - 10 15 - 16 15 - 17 22 - 23 29 - 30

Australian Natural H/manship Ken Faulkner, 2 Day H/manship Crse Tamworth NSW 0427 732 394 Steve Brady Horsemanship, Cobbitty NSW - Ph: Jan Roppolo 02 4659 6490 Steve Brady Horsemanship, Inverell NSW - Ph: Faye Simmons 0427 361 213 Mel Fleming Connecting With Horses 3 Day Introductory Course - Moonbi - Ph: 02 6760 5519 Steve Brady Horsemanship, Wauchope NSW - Ph: Robyn Coombes 02 6585 6761 Mel Fleming Connecting with Horses, “Full Circle” Wilton, NSW Mel 02 6760 5519 - 0428 385 745 Steve Brady Horsemanship, Dalby Qld - Ph: Berrie Deane 0429 696 654 Steve Brady Horsemanship, Caboolture Qld - Ph: David Forrest 0408 001 962

1-2

NSW Polocrosse - Ph: Melanie 02 407 207 649 - E: nswpolox@gpond.com Qld PCA - Gold Coast Multi Horse at Killarney Qld - Ph: 07 4632 3045

PONY CLUBS

15 - 16 Horseland PCAV State Games, Flat Teams & Musical Ride 2013, Bacchus Marsh - Vic Cont: Judy Beasley E: stategamesflatmarchamps@gmail.com 28 QPCA State Dressage & Combined Training @ Proserpine - Ph: 0408 191 277

REINING

30/5 - 2nd Pacific Coast Spectacular Qualifier - Ph: Lynda Gray 07 5429 8797 - 0412 479 340 1-2 RRHA Clinic - Ph: Janice Barr 0417 542 612 - E: riverinareiners@gmail.com 8 NSWRHA Qualifier Show - Ph: Lisa Lawson 0447 229 194 29 - 30 RA/GVRHA Reining Youth Camp Tatura Prk I/Door Arena - Ph: Michelle McDonald 0402 408 666

SPECIAL BREEDS

8-9 15 16 21 - 30

Working Draft Horse Expo, The Woolshed - Jondaryan Qld - Ph: 07 4692 2229 Fax: 07 4692 2220 AWHA QLD Branch and IHB Gala Day Show, Gatton Showground - Ph: Claudette 07 5544 9241 AWHA QLD Branch & Mare Classification Day, Gatton Showground - Ph: Silvia 02 4884 4143 Quarter Horse Qld STATE CHAMPIONSHIP, QSEC Caboolture - Ph: Terry 0438 880 547

TEAM PENNING

2 8-9 8 - 10 9 16 23

TPA Inc - MNCTP, Team Penning 9AM Macksville NSW - Ph: Phil Grace 0458 250 669 Upper Hunter TP, Merriwa NSW - Ph: 0427 289 131 TPA Inc - Central West TP - NSW Championships, Canowinda NSW - Ph: Michael 0427 441 241 Tamworth & Dist Team Penning Ass Inc, Penning, Moonbi Recreational Gr - Ph: Lisa 0407 434 361 TPA Inc - PVTP, Team Penning, Tamworth NSW - Ph: Debbie Stocks 0409 446 815 TPA Inc - CVTP, Grafton NSW - Cont: Debbie Rake - E: rakes3@bigpond.com

7 - 10 8 - 10 16 30

Clarence Valley Trial Riders Inc, Grafton NSW - Ph: Cherrie Davis 02 6649 4336 Richmond River THR Cl, NSW - Meet 3rd w/end of month Janet 02 6686 6276 Judy 02 6663 7289 Lake Macquarie P& THR, Munni Munni (near Dungog) NSW - Ph: Jackie 0438 574 356 Dayboro Trail Riders Cl, - Long Weekend Camp - Ph: Bob 07 3425 1651 Tamborine & Dist R Cl, Trail Ride at Biddaddaba Qld, Ph: Gaby 0438 289 786 Lake Macquarie P& THR, Little Mountain (near Raymond Terrace) NSW - Ph: Jackie 0438 574 356

2 9 16 22 - 23 24 25 26 - 29 30

SWA & ABP Cl. Inc, SHANTASHA EXTRAVAGANZA, Young NSW - Ph: Jenny 02 6343 2927 SBWPC, 15TH Annual Spectacular Show, Racecourse Rd Nanango Qld - Ph: Jan 0408 382 432 ECAPWP Assoc, Show, Wauchope Showground - Ph: 026587 1228 BWPC, Q.H. STATE SHOW, “A” & “AA” Multi Judged, QSEC Qld - Ph: Kirra 0422 338 513 BWPC, Q.H. STATE SHOW, Futurity Show, QSEC Caboolture - Ph: Kirra Walker 0422 338 513 BWPC, Q.H. STATE SHOW, American Show, QSEC Caboolture - Ph: Kirra Walker 0422 338 513 BWPC, Qld Quarter Horse. STATE SHOW, QSEC Caboolture - Ph: Kirra Walker 0422 338 513 GQHPA, American Paint Horse Show, Lockyer Indoor Eq/Ctr Gatton - Ph: Trish 0487 719 294

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When should I start giving my horse

JOINT SUPPLEMENTS?

By Jane Clothier - Balanced Horse Walk into any saddlery or produce store and you'll see at least a couple of joint supplements containing glucosamine and chondroitin on the shelves. Look at an online store and you'll see dozens. It's obviously big business, which doesn't mean it's a bad business, but it does show that a lot of horse owners are buying and using joint supplements. This leads to the question: how do you know if your horse would benefit from them? And how do you know when to start using them?

The joint supplements on the market are typically targeted at horses with osteoarthritis, also known as degenerative joint disease (DJD). As with people, this affects all ageing horses eventually, largely due to the normal wear and tear process that affects the joints.

Quite simply, the more weight a horse is carrying, the greater the stress on its joints is going to be. The kindest thing you can do with any horse suffering osteoarthritis in its joints is to ensure its weight is kept to a healthy level.

To describe a complicated process very, very simply indeed: the aging joint gradually loses its lubricating fluid and the cartilage that facilitates smooth movement. This leads to abrasion, which causes inflammation and pain. The aggravated bone responds by laying down more bone calcification - and the joint's range of motion is gradually reduced.

The most recognised sites for DJD in horses, in that they are visually obvious to the owner, are the fetlocks, knees or hocks. This is because the reduced flexion and action due to pain is noticeable in the ridden and the unridden horse. It can, of course, occur in any joint of the limbs, as well as the spine. Frequently it is classified under different veterinary terms: for example, ringbone is calcification in the lower pastern joint, while bone spavin is the lower joints of the hock.

Beyond the veterinary products, there is an enormous range of supplements and treatments out there. Again, it's important to note that peoples' experiences of these and their success levels vary enormously. A number of studies have now shown that 'neutraceutical' agents, such as glucosamine and chondroitin, do have a beneficial effect when taken in the right amount, especially on horses with mild osteoarthritis. Why do success levels vary so enormously? It's partly due to the quality of the materials used in the products - glucosamine is derived from shellfish and, in particular, the green-lipped mussel - and partly the relative proportions of the ingredients. Additionally, some products suit some horses while others don't.

Knowing when to start giving supplements comes down to your knowledge of the horse's history, and observation and awareness.

There are many causes of DJD, the most common of which is advancing age. Many owners will notice this as a gradually increasing stiffness in their horse's motion, particularly on cold wintry mornings. Other people may notice a lack of softness in the paces when ridden. While we can recognise and even expect the condition to be present in horses in, say, their late teens, it is far harder to predict when it is going to start or to recognise when it has started.

Other life events may trigger the beginnings of osteoarthritis. An injury, even in youth, can cause tissue breakdown to start within a joint that is either damaged or that is loaded incorrectly, due to the horse having shifted its posture while recovering. Calcification often follows.

Infections can also cause some unusual tissue reactions that lead to degeneration. As this kind of process begins to occur, the owner may notice the horse being a bit weak on one leg, or stepping short, without actually being lame.

Stiffness and lameness do, of course, have many causes, so if you suspect an issue, it's sensible to embark on a process of elimination before deciding it's DJD, involving your vet if necessary. Physical examination may help to confirm the problem, while nerve blocks will isolate the location and radiographs (x-rays) will clarify how advanced it is.

It's true that nothing will reverse or cure DJD, but it is possible to alleviate the effects. At the “heavy artillery� end is the non-steroidal antiinflammatory (NSAID), such as phenylbutazone ('bute'), although not many owners would wish to give this long-term. Alternatively, there is a monthly injection of Sodium Pentosan Polysulfate ('Pentosan'), which is an anti-inflammatory that also promotes tissue repair. It is available from the vet and suits advanced cases.

A history of injuries, or the visible signs of old injury - such as scarring on the hocks, knees or fetlocks - can give you some clues.Remember that injury in one limb may lead to DJD in that joint, but it may also lead to DJD in another that has been overloaded for years due to postural changes.

Also, think about your horse's breed and usage. For instance, many Arabians maintain structural health well into their 20s, whereas many ex-racehorses suffer joint issues from their early teens, due to having worked intensively, and not always sympathetically, when very young.

Some lines of warmbloods are also highly susceptible to joint problems such as osteochondritis dessicans (OCD), in which lesions form in the articular cartilage and the underlying subchondral bone, which in turn leads to DJD. Conformation is also important. Horses with straight hind limbs are more likely to develop 'bone spavin', aka. DJD, in the lower hock joints.

Likewise, horses with angular issues of the forelimb are more likely to develop DJD in the knees (although angular limb deformities are not always conformational). Any physical imbalance in the limbs can lead to arthritic issues, including those caused by hoof imbalance through poor hoof care.

Being aware of your horse's condition can extend into being 'hands-on'.

Just lifting the horse's legs can tell you a lot. Does the horse snatch a particular foot away, every time it's lifted?

Or does one leg feel a lot heavier. These may be warning signs - again, it's important to eliminate the many other possible causes before deciding it's DJD. It's also good to become familiar with the joints' normal range of motion. Regularly stretching and mobilising the legs will help For most owners, these are last resort approaches. Many people would you to notice when changes begin happen. prefer to start helping to alleviate symptoms at an early stage, so that pain levels are reduced and the horse can still be ridden for many more Once you decide to use a supplement, start doing your reading. Don't years. There are many instances when our horses will benefit from take the manufacturers' word for which products are most effective, but receiving nutritional or supplementary support for their joints before they learn what other horse owners are reporting on the equine forums. Also, become veterans. Unsurprisingly, deciding when to start offering that read the good advice on offer from nutritional experts such as Dr Eleanor Kellon regarding the combination of ingredients and right support a very individual judgement. dosage for your horse's weight. You may also find articles on websites Before continuing, it's worth pointing out one major factor that can such as The Horse. When you are prepared with information, do the most important research and select one that fits with your budget. alleviate joint pain - weight loss.

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Being part of EQUITANA's Education Program will give you the opportunity to present your skills to an enthusiastic audience of over 50,000 horse fans who are there to learn. It will not only allow you to be on the bill with a range of respected international trainers and practitioners, but also provide profile for your business through marketing opportunities such as stories in the publicity leading up to the event and within the official program.

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HEALTH & WELLBEING

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HOOF CARE

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

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

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EQUINE

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

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

NOW LOCATED at 32 Sweaney Street, Inverell (Behind McDonalds)

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

Phone: (02) 6721 0266

After Hours Emergency 0427 456 616

Member of Australian Veterinary Association

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

Equine Veterinary And Dental Services V D S

Dr. Oliver Liyou BVSc (Hons1) MACVSc (Eq Dent) CMAVA “Helping you to help your horse” The most qualified and experienced Equine Dental Vet in NSW

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

Save on travel costs through booking as a group at 1 spot!

P: (02) 6642 4700 M: 0428 515 650 E: vets@evds.net.au W: www.evds.net.au

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

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EQUITANA

EQUITANA SYDNEY

7-10 November 2013 Sydney Showground

REINING AND CUTTING LEGEND AL DUNNING FOR EQUITANA SYDNEY US champion horseman and trainer, Al Dunning, will be one of the featured International clinicians at EQUITANA Sydney in November this year.

Al has been living and riding horses in Arizona since he was 8 years old and went on to further his skills with mentors such as Jim Paul, John Hoyt and Don Dodge. Over the years, Al developed his multi-faceted business with a focus on the development of champion horses and riders. He has owned and operated “Almosta Ranch” in Scottsdale, Arizona since 1970 and his training and competition expertise has elevated him to great success around the world. “Almosta Ranch” is now the centre of a dynamic horse community, offering world class cutting horses for sale, as well as expert horse training.

Al Dunning has earned the undisputed title of one of the world's greatest horse and rider trainers.

He and his students have won 34 World and Reserve World titles in AQHA, NRHA, NRCHA, and NCHA. In addition, Al conducts clinics worldwide and has recently developed Team AD International, an online training program and trade school for western horseman.

He has won numerous awards for his contribution to various equine associations, within the community, and for the books and articles he has authored including: - “The Ultimate Level of Horsemanship”, “Reining” and “Reining Completely Revised”. His book “Reining”, has now sold over 100,000 copies worldwide.

Al trained and showed the great buckskin performance horse “Expensive Hobby”, which was inducted into the AQHA Hall of Fame in 2007, was the recipient of the 1996 AQHA Professional Horseman of the Year and was chosen as the 2003 NCHA Zane Schulte Trainer of the Year. He has also been president and Youth Advisor for the Arizona Quarter Horse Breeders Association, is an approved judge for the AQHA (judging the AQHA World Show 3 times) and was a member of the AQHA Team Wrangler.The wealth of training and riding knowledge that Al Dunning brings to the table is phenomenal, so don't miss the opportunity to learn from a true master horseman at EQUITANA Sydney, November 7-10.

For more information visit the EQUITANA website www.equitana.com.au

EQUINE NEWS AND TRADE SERVICE DIRECTORY Straight from the Horse’s Mouth

Online Directory Submit Your Business Listing Now! At www.equinenews.com.au

Ph: (02) 6653 6403

Mob: 0422 235 933

Bromac Aladar

ASH#C2-152985

Breeding:

By Yarranoo Stroller (deceased)

by Star Black Minstril Out of Bromac Ebony

by Peppys Doc Bar Q-59705

Temperament - Excellent - Very Quiet and Cool yet very responsive under saddle Conformation - Excellent 15.2 HH -, a great looking horse from all aspects Movement - Extremely Agile Horse with Great Movement and Athleticism Progeny - Over 100 foals on the ground, all with looks and temperament like Dad Peppy’s Doc Bar’s sire, Peppy San, and dam, Fizzabar, were both inducted into US Cutting Horse Association Hall of Fame.

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

Aladar and Owen after Owen’s ride on Aladar.

Some of Bromac Aladar’s Progeny

Aladars Tuqiri - 3 yrs 1 mth Maitland Show winning the Working ASH Stallion Class

Yaranoo Twilight - 2 yrs being broken in, 1 month

Stud Fee: $880 including GST, LFG. Preparation of the mare for service including follicle test and scan after service to check the sperm arrived in uterus and again the next day to ensure the uterus is clean. Chilled semen available for $660 including GST and collection. (Plus shipping costs).

Aladars Tuqiri - 2yrs, winning 3yo Snaffle Bit Working Class

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