Hound and Horse Lifestyle MARCH 2020

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Hi all, This month we focus on how we can reduce, re-use and recycle. The world population is increasing and each of us over our lifetime is adding significant waste to the environment. Daily we use a range of products to fulfill our needs, many of which end up in landfill sites. With this in mind we have put together a number of ideas that will help you reduce waste on your stable yard by precycling, re-using and recycling. Mandy Barrett, our Dog guru, offers eco-friendly tips for the care of your pooch, and Lindsay Gray looks at creating an eco-friendly garden and utilising re-usable objects.

We have a new section, Breeds of the World, where each month we will be featuring a horse and a dog breed from a different country. This month we take a look at Spain and the beautiful Spanish Andalusian and exotic Ibizan Hound. We have plenty of adorable pooches looking for forever homes on our Knick Knack Paddy Whack page, our horses for sale section is busy, we have Pony Club news and Ginny offers an eco-friendly idea regarding pushing up daisies.

We hope you enjoy this issue Regards The Ed. Hound and Horse Magazine

“I can make a General in five minutes, but a good horse is hard to replace” ABRAHAM LINCOLN

Recycling the Equestrian Way

by Jessica Stapelburg

“I think the easiest way to recycle, to be diligent about it, is to be organised, such as having designated bins for your different types of recycling and explain the importance of it to your staff.”

Shelley Moore, Show Jumper, Yard Owner.

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lobal waste production is predicted to rise by 70 per cent by 2050 unless we take urgent action.

Humankind currently produces two billion tonnes of waste per year between 7.6 billion people.

Population increase may be part of the problem, and irresponsible waste management by some of the larger countries but it’s not just the generation of waste that will threaten our planet in the upcoming decades – but the way we choose to manage it.

So, it’s time to go green, time to reduce waste, time to re-use and time to recycle. We are going green at home, at the office and at school, but what about at the stables?

According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), we generate at least two kilograms of rubbish per day and yet, 75% of what we throw away into bins is recyclable – and staggeringly, only 30% of this, is recycled – I am as stunned as you are.

Think before you buy Precycling or trying to prevent the need to recycle in the first place, is as important as recycling and is key

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factor when considering purchases for your horse or yard.

• Buy in bulk wherever possible, think horse supplements, fly sprays, shampoos and topical applications.

Buying in bulk saves money and uses fewer plastic containers that can end up in the environment.

• Purchase rechargeable batteries for clippers and eco-friendly long-lasting light bulbs.

• Choose products with the least amount of packaging. Less is less packaging to be recycled.

• Stay away from single use items. Use a towel rather than a single use wipe or check the wipe is eco-friendly.

• Don’t purchase styrofoam.

• Check the recycling status of your purchase, look at the bottom, plastic containers numbered 1 or 2 are more easily recycled.

• Don’t leave home without your ecofriendly shopping bag, support your local community, and buy a woven grass basket that will last.

When purchasing a product, take a moment to pause, think and check.

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Think if the packaging will end up in the landfill site or recycling bin.

Check the degree to which the item is recyclable, it only takes a moment, but it will make an enormous difference.

Think before you throw What can YOU do around the stables that will help reduce waste generation?

• Do you throw out your old feedbags?

They make great compost bags.

Put your spare haynet in one when traveling to a show. Use as a tote bag for your muddy boots. Remember its designed to carry 40kgs so it can be used to carry a heavy load of whatever goods you have.

• Do you have a pile of rusting used horseshoes in a corner of the yard?

Donate them to a local artist or drop them off at the scrap metal yard.

• Does your brother/son/husband play rugby? Does he have single rugger socks or holey socks?

Grab them to re-use as a tail bag to keep your horses tail clean before a show - remember to give those sweaty things a wash before using them!

• Old torn horse blankets? Turn them into dog blankets and doggy bed liners – they may even keep you dog off your bed.

• Tin cans? Nail them onto a piece of wood and use to hang your bridles up in the tack room.

Think GREEN

• Old towels with holes?

Always handy to have about on the yard for horse and doggy bath day.

Encourage a re-cycling minded atmosphere on your yard whether you are a private yard with a couple of liveries or a large equestrian centre.

• Broken pieces of leather tack?

Turn them into stylish dog collars, take a look at Pintrest for loads of clever ideas.

• Appoint a person who is passionate about the environment to oversee your recycling drive. They will need to be your yards “go to” person for recycling.

• Riding in hot weather is thirsty work. Buy a re-usable sports bottle rather than an endless stream single use plastic water bottles-invest in a water filter at home.

• Train your staff in recycling and explain your drive with your reasons why. They will be invaluable in helping you to roll out your recycling plans.

• Do you have an old stable door no longer in use? Turn it into a piece of furniture rather than throw it out.

• Communicate your recycling drive to your liveries and clients, put it in a newsletter, on your Facebook page or website.

• Wondering what to do with your muck heap? Turn it into compost and share with your gardening friends.

• Keep it convenient and easy. Put the recycling bins next to the existing bins that way clients will not have to go and look for the recycling bins.

• Start small, kick off with a paper and plastics drive and then move onto glass and metal. Don’t overwhelm your clients or staff.

“Reduce the use of electricity; if you have lights in the indoor arena be sure to only switch them on if necessary, otherwise leave them off.”

Jocelyn Constant, Dressage Rider, Yard Owner.

“Another important tip is reducing gas; particularly petrol in which you get everything the yard needs like hay, horse feed, bed shavings, a new horse, if you are lucky. Do not waste petrol by going backwards and forwards to fetch things one at a time, rather do it all in one trip.

Or better yet; try to minimalize the number of trips you do each day”. Grant Langley, Show Jumper, Equestrian Centre Owner.

Think before you buy, think before you throw, think green.

Reduce, Re-use, Recycle.

“Reduce water usage; collect rain water to fill up the JoJo tanks which can be used to sprinkle the arenas or if you are giving your horse a bath, or when washing feed buckets you could use the left over water to water the garden.”

Jo-Jo Lindsay, Rider, Riding School Owner.

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How long does it take plastics to break down?

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any plastics are defined as non-degradable, meaning they fail to decompose and are instead broken down into smaller and smaller particles. The estimated decomposition times for plastics and other common marine debris are disturbing.

Fishing Line - 600 years Disposable Diaper - 450 years Plastic Bottle - 450 years 6 Ring Beverage Holder - 400 years Aluminium Can - 200 years Foam Buoy - 50 years Styrofoam Cup - 50 years Tin Can - 50 years Plastic Bag - 20 years Cigarette Butt - 5 years Waxed Milk Carton - 4 Months How does plastic impact marine wildlife?

There have been many documented incidences of the impact of plastic on ecosystems and wildlife, however, it is widely acknowledged that the full extent of the impact on ecosystems is not yet known.

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Entanglement – the entrapping, encircling or constricting of marine animals by plastic debris. Entanglement cases have been reported for at least 344 species to date, including all marine turtle species, more than two-thirds of seal species, one-third of whale species, and one-quarter of seabirds.

Entanglement by 89 species of fish and 92 species of invertebrates has also been recorded. Entanglements most commonly involve plastic rope and netting and abandoned fishing gear.

Entanglement by other plastics such as packaging has also been recorded.

Ingestion - ingestion of plastic can occur unintentionally, intentionally, or indirectly through the ingestion of prey species containing plastic. It has been documented for at least 233 marine species, including all marine turtle species, more than one-third of seal species, 59% of whale species, and 59% of seabirds. Ingestion by 92 species of fish and 6 species of invertebrates have also been recorded. Ingestion of plastics can have multiple impacts on organism health. Large volumes of plastic can reduce stomach capacity, leading to poor appetite and a false sense of satiation as well as obstructing or perforate the gut causing gastric rupture, which can lead to death.

Interaction – interaction includes collisions and obstructions. There are multiple scenarios where this can have an impact. For example, fishing gear has been shown to cause abrasion and damage to coral reef ecosystems upon collision. www.ourworldindata.org

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ne of the biggest challenges we face is to be eco-friendly and be a great pet owner. Our pets contribute to the destruction of soil health, wildlife and the growing plastic mountains and sea swirls all over our globe. Helping with the management of our pets' ecopawprint is essential to maintaining our planet.

Carbon Foot...

PAWprint

Food and Treats Pets eat mostly processed foods, packaged and transported just as ours is. Processing factories and transport of the manufactured food all contribute to carbon emissions. Packaging lands up in landfills, rivers and oceans.

Start with choosing food packaged in recyclable containers – tins, or biodegradable materials. Choose foods that are nature friendly – homemade diets and raw diets may take more time and effort, but are often much healthier options, reducing allergies and the need to use medication to assist ailing pets.

Picking organic and free-range food is first prize. Find a good pet nutritional advisor and work out a healthy balanced diet that includes as much whole, natural food as possible, sourced locally to cut down on transport. Where possible, avoid imported items and make sure you discard the packaging in an appropriate way. Make your own treats at home and save money as well as the environment. There are tons of easy to make recipes available or support small home industries.

Delicious summer treats that are easy to make at home and help cut down on plastic, as well as reusing plastic are “Yogurt Tub Freezies”.

by Mandy Barrett

water, choose pottery or stainless steel.

Purchase the correct equipment for your dog, opting for harnesses and leads that are adjustable and last a lifetime and can be passed on to other dogs once yours has no more need for them.

Recycle old blankets, beds, collars and leads by donating them to a rescue organisation.

Parasite control and Shampoos Using parasite control - from tablets to shampoos, puts insecticide into the environment, whether you wash it off into the ground, throw out used collars, or prefer to use the slow emission of tablet forms of insecticide – all affect the environment. Insecticides affect all life – from bees to butterflies, frogs and fish. Always take care when using dip and ensure you are not pouring poisons into water sources.

Where possible opt for toxin free remedies and speak to your vet about the safest options to use around children. Using diatomaceous earth and natural shampoos will also enable you to leave your dogs brushed out coat hair

for the birds. If you use tick and flea shampoos it is probably not safe to leave the hair out for the birds, rather pick them up.

Cat litter boxes full of silica based pellets are no good for the environment – switch to sawdust, shavings or wood and paper versions of kitty litter which can easily be recycled in your garden!

Invest in a doggie poop septic tank, which safely degrades poop and makes it safe to use in the garden, or create a special system for composting poop safely – read up about self-composting toilets for humans and away you go!

Picking up after your dog is the right thing to do and yes, you can get biodegradable poop bags – so grab some on your next shopping trip and ditch the plastic shopping bags for a planet friendly version for a yucky chore!

Take a little plain full cream. Mix in 2 tablespoons of peanut butter, add a dash of water and stir. Throw in some dog food cubes or other yummy treats, pour back into the yogurt container and freeze. Pop out into a bowl on a hot day for hours of cool licking fun!

The Dog Guru Behaviorist and Trainer

NB – for health reasons, always use sugar and salt free ingredients, NEVER include Xylitol, it is toxic to dogs When it comes to training, use ecofriendly options like homemade treats, these can be leftover toast, bits of bone free meats, and leftover gravies made into breads and biscuits.

Toys, Balls, Bowls and Blankets Ever wondered how many chewed toys end up in landfills? Besides many of the mass-produced toys not being safe for pets to chew on, we also pay the carbon fee of importing them and of course– most of them are wrapped in good old plastic packaging. Avoid plastic at all costs, opt for biodegradable toys, or those which last a lifetime. Don’t use plastic bowls, especially not for

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Charlie Lakin

Adding flavour to your life W ow that came around quickly, seems just like the other day I wrote my last piece. Again, what to write? I must be an editors’ nightmare, good job I don’t write like my favourite writer, Hunter S Thompson.

double beans and dried cow peas, jugo beans, cape sugar beans, which are crying out for a good long cooking into a tasty stew pot. Baynesfields tomatoes are really really tasty at the mo and Heilbronn herbs from Herbs on the Hill will add top flavour your tomatoe stew pot.

I’m lucky as a chef. I might not be the most naturally talented chef but I had the fairy tale start to becoming one. I was taught the importance of good, fresh and properly grown vegetables.

I identified with this, as my first memories are of stealing broad beans, young, tender, purple, yellow, vibrant green, rainbows of different colours and varieties. I used to pick from the gardens around the home and then podded them with me mum in the kitchen. This is probably why I am so fussy about fresh beans, unless they are super fresh, I prefer not to buy them.

This is why I use dried beans in my recipes. (I am a seed storers nightmare)

Now I will have to admit I make a mean samp and beans, a pretty good bean curry and a rather complex tasty bean salad but giving recipes for those is like teaching me grandmother to suck eggs. So, I thought, for this month, a good thick pea or bean soup, with a crispy bread roll and butter, the kind that sticks to your ribs on the way down

I have also seen a lot of folk harvesting, storing and seed swapping at events like the last Vegelani, hosted by my food hero Richard Haige at Enaleni Farm. (A must follow, keep track of the events that Richard holds as they are not to be missed). I always see, on my trips round the more urban markets of Durban, fresh and dried gadra beans or borletti,

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I like to keep these two recipes vegetarian but with both you can throw in that left over bone from the Sunday roast or Eisbien and the remains of the , for some meaty flavour, remember to lift out the bones before serving. You could also add some cheese rinds, for a vegetarian umami bomb.

My Bean Soup, Crispy Onions and Chilli oil.

All sorts can be added, and the recipe changed by adding ham or chicken stock instead of water or a bone or

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cheese rind as mentioned above.

Remember to remove the bone before you puree!

Bean Soup 2 onions

3 sticks celery 2 carrots 4 cloves garlic ½ tsp cumin seeds 25g butter 100g dried beans, my favourite is a sugar bean or zebra beans soaked overnight 1.25L water 3 Bay leaves Chilli Oil 50g red chilli 300g plain flour Zest of 1 lemon 1 clove garlic

Crispy Onions 2 sprigs of thyme 1 onion 1tsp salt, 1tsp sugar, 1 tsp vinegar Flour Oil to fry Wash and peel all the vegetables, roughly chop and place in a heavy based pot with the butter and a good pinch of salt. Gentle cook till soft. Add the beans, herbs and water and bring to the boil. (This would be the time for frugal flavour behaviour). Remove any scum which rises to the top and reduce to a simmer. Cook for 1 ½ hours stirring occasionally to make sure the pot ain’t sticking, especially if it’s a pot prone to catching.

While the soup is cooking, cut the onions into a 1cm dice and mix with the salt, sugar and vinegar and leave for an hour to drain and then dry on kitchen paper. Place in a light covering of flour, stir and leave to sit for a few minutes to get a good coating. Heat a couple of cups of oil to around 90 degrees C, I’ve been known to use bacon fat, place the onions in a sieve and dust off the excess flour, test a

piece by dropping it in the oil, if it rises and fries, the oil is ready. Fry the onions until golden and drain. Place them on paper and season.

For the chilli oil, blend all the ingredients together and season with salt. You can either serve as is or strain for a milder flavour.

By this time the beans should be soft and cooked. Blend all the ingredients, pass through a sieve and season.

Serve in warm bowls, drizzle with chilli oil and a generous sprinkling of onion crisps and accompany with a big chunky piece of crusty bread and butter.

3 Bean Tomatoe Stew Pot This is a dish I first made back in my early days of being a head chef at the Faversham Arms in the UK, where it got a full days love on the back corner of the solid top and the addition of chunks of York Ham and local smoked sausage. Since then I have lightened it up and made it fresh, but I still do make it the old way every now and then for staff food with cheesy pap or crusty bread. It makes a great side for a braai, I usually start mine on the stove and then move it to the braai to cook out. ½ a cup of each: cape sugar peas, cow peas and butter beans (soaked overnight) 2 onions 4 bay leaf 6 cloves garlic 3 sprigs thyme ¼ tsp cumin 3 sprigs rosemary 1 chilli

Sweat the onions, garlic, cumin, celery seeds and chilli in a heavy base pot in a little oil. Roughly chop the tomatoes and add to a pot with the carrots, celery, bay leaves, thyme, rosemary, miso and 2 cups of water. Bring to the boil and add the beans. (You can add Chorizo or bacon and now would be the time).

Bring it to the boil, reduce to a simmer and cook very gently for 1 ½ hours.

Add the diced baby marrow and sweet potato and cook for a further ½ hour.

When the beans and vegetables are tender, add the celery leaves, basil and wild garlic. Adjust the seasoning and serve with chunks of crusty bread.

4 celery sticks (keep leaves and add at the end) ¼ tsp celery seeds 1 ½ kg, really ripe tomatoes. If you have a few heirloom, add later for colour, texture and freshness 1 tsp miso preferably hoisin 2 tbsp. Soya sauce 2 large carrots 200g diced baby marrow 200g diced sweet potatoes 8 basil leaves 8 wild garlic leaves if you have, if not, 3 spring onions HOUND & HORSE

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Breeds of

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The Elegant Andalusian H igh stepping, elegant and with great rideability, the Andalusian holds a place of pride in Spain. Originating from the province of Andalusia, it is an ancient breed represented in cave paintings dating back 25000 years.

Historically the purity of the breed was safeguarded by monks and a careful breed stock selection programme put in place by King Philip II. He sought to breed the perfect horse, as defined by the great horse masters such as Xenophon, Columella and Saint

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lsodore of Seville to name a few. They maintained the perfect horse should possess features such as "a small head, black eyes, tiny and straight ears, a flexible, thick and not too long neck, thick mane, wide chest, round belly, elevated movements, a long silky and wavy tail. and round croup".

Predominantly grey with an elegant cadenced movement, a natural ability to collect, well crested necks, strongly built conformation and abundant flowing manes and tails, they are

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everything King Philip II sought to breed. Typically standing from 15.2hh to 16.2hh and well known for their easy disposition, intelligence and willingness to work, their popularity in competition circles is on the increase. Ignacio Rambla and the eye-catching grey stallion, Evento put the Andalusian on the world stage at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics Dressage, where they gained international fame for their flamboyant performances leading to Evento being regarded as one of Spain’s National Treasures.

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om Spain The Blushing C Ibizan Hound

hestnut and white, deerlike and athletic, with large batlike pointed ears, clear amber eyes, a pinkish nose and the ability to make you laugh, the Ibizan hound is a delight. It’s an ancient breed said to have originated during the reign of the Pharaohs in Egypt and depicted in many hieroglyphics and the Anubis, the doglike deity regarded as the ‘Watchdog of the dead” bears a strong resemblance to the Ibizan. It is believed the Phoenician traders took the Ibizan to the Balearic Islands off the coast of Spain where it was used to hunt rabbits. Being agile and intelligent they can hunt in any terrain.

The females make the better hunter, and all can point, flush and retrieve their prey.

Also known as the Pondeco Ibicenco they are highly athletic, resembling a Greyhound, and lean of build. They are remarkable jumpers and can look like they are ‘pronking’ when working. Their coats can be all ‘red’, (chestnut) or white or a stunning patchwork combination of the two (no black markings ever) and are either smooth or rough- think wirehairof which the patchwork wirehaired are a delight to behold.

In general, they are a healthy breed, historically primarily responsible for breeding themselves, they have not been subject to questionable breeding practices that have led to many canine health problems. Their average lifespan is between 11 and 14 years quite high for a dog of this size. They are friendly and rarely aggressive, add to this their ability to blush pink when excited and you have an irresistible exotic, smart hound that will steal your heart!

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n the spirit of this month’s issue, I have embarked on a green drive. I have put my precycling morals to the test enforcing stringent purchasing criteria, I have attempted to reduce the size of my carbon footprint to a pinpoint and re-used everything till I was left with nothing but the very building blocks of life. This led me to contemplate the meaning of life-sustainability perhaps? -and a curiosity in the hereafter. Contemplation and curiosity alarmingly revealed that my mortal being can be reduced to a few wheelbarrows of soil…

When your number is up, or you have shuffled off your mortal coil, it’s a dead-end with no turning back. But what to do with your mortal remains?

The current western-go-to-options for your final disposition methods are burial and cremation, mummification is currently off-trend, but now there is a brave new third option to consider. All bundled up in a neat linguistic marketing package described as recomposition, you have the choice to be gently (hooray, it’s non-violent) converted into soil, turning you into an eco-friendly alternative to traditional choices: Compost.

The process draws upon the traditional principles of natural or 'green' burials and takes place inside reusable, hexagonal 'Recomposition Vessels' (they have every angle covered) in which you will transform into soil via a process called "natural organic reduction". You will be covered in wood chips and aerated, providing the perfect environment for naturally occurring microbes and beneficial bacteria to set about their transformational work. 30 days later you will emerge, fresh? and ready to give life to new growth. Your family and friends are encouraged to take some if not all of your cubic yard (several wheelbarrows full, hope your family have a pickup) for use in their flowerbeds or to top-dress their lawn. If they opt to split you up and only take enough for the kitchen pot plant, your remainder can be donated for conservation purposes, where you can simultaneously push up daisies and make a positive impact on the environment.

Yours Ever Ginny Got a question? Contact ginnyscooper@gmail.com

Gardeners, I think, dream bigger dreams than emperors

Are You On Board?

by Lindsay Gray

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he concept of ‘going green’ is not new. Conscientious homeowners and businesses have made a concerted effort over the last few years to embrace sustainable living habits, but there is still a long way to go to change the mindset of those who are oblivious to the concept.

With constant power cuts, water shortages, searingly hot weather and unpredictable weather patterns, this is clearly the time for everyone to climb on board, including those living in informal settlements, to harvest natural resources and reduce waste to a minimum.

In a previous article in this publication, I mentioned that, in Kwazulu-Natal in particular, our landfill sites are few and far between, and so we have no option but to reduce our own household and garden waste – and put it to good use!

Reducing Household Waste This is an excellent starting point for the homeowner. We create waste in the kitchen every day, and are left

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with piles of clingwrap, polystyrene and cardboard waste by buying highly packaged goods from the store.

We also purchase bottled goods, newspapers, magazines and generate a percentage of paper waste in the office and with school activities if there are children in the home.

In the garden, waste accumulates outdoors from weeds and pruning activities and, of course, when plants are being removed to make way for new plantings.

liquid to drain from the waste and a tap to remove the liquid. A specially formulated bran is sprinkled over the waste every second week and, before you know it, you have perfectly decomposed waste that can either be buried or added to your compost heap.

By removing waste from the kitchen, you will also keep down fly and ant activity that is so rampant at this time of year.

Food Waste

One man’s rubbish is another man’s treasure – not only do municipal recycling depots and schools accept a large percentage of household packaging waste as a means to raise funds, but there are many ‘rubbish pickers’ in the suburbs that rifle through our weekly waste to find cardboard, tins and bottles that they can sell to make a bit of money to survive.

We generate food waste from fresh peels while preparing our meals and then any remains of the meal need to be dealt with too.

Fresh waste can be put out on a compost heap or a vermiculture (worm) bin, while a Bokashi bin is the ideal way to deal with cooked waste that comprises leftover foods such as meat, fat, bones and food flavoured with spices or sugar. A Bokashi bin can be purchased from a hardware store and often at garden shows. It is a bin with an internal grid that allows

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Packaging Waste

Package your waste in their different categories and either take it to a legal collection point or put it out on your verge so that the collectors can easily identify the different materials. While

we don’t like rubbish pickers as they may represent a security threat, they are actually providing an essential service.

Glass bottles can be recycled over and over again. The Pinterest app will give you hundreds of ideas for recycling bottles, and I am sure you already have some ideas of your own. I line my garden paths with dark green wine bottles for a bit of fun and textural difference, but you could use any colour.

Garden Waste Compost and leaf litter boxes are the clever way to get rid of garden waste except for matter that is infested with a bug or virus, or weeds that have set seed. (See our article in the October 2018 issue of Hound & Horse.)

More recently my gardener has dug a few impressive ‘graves’ in my large garden into which all the nasty weeds such as blackjack, Ageratum and the horribly invasive Madeira vine is thrown to rot. On principle, I will not send those weeds to the municipal dump because they then become someone else’s problem. This burying methods works well for me as I already have four compost heaps for different types of garden waste.

Harvesting Natural Resources There are so many simple ways to harvest rainwater that I cannot understand why everyone is not doing it. From catching it off the roof to use back in the garden or the swimming pool, to a more sophisticated system that allows you to drink and cook with the water, there is a system for everyone. Keep the roof area and gutters as clean as possible and install a filter between the roof and the tank if you would like to consume the water. Colloidal Silver is also an effect sanitiser of water to be used for consumption.

Build your very own outdoor shower If you want a freestanding outdoor shower for yourself or your staff, without the expense of additional plumbing, here is a simple solution.

Erect a freestanding cubicle with a flat roof, in a sunny spot that is private. Place a tight coil of black piping on the roof, connected to a tap or water tank, and ensure that the pipe is filled with water during the day. Feed the pipe through the

roof into the cubicle and connect it to a rose-spray head that you buy for your hosepipe.

On a sunny or warm day the water will heat to the point where it will most likely be uncomfortably hot.

Keep a bucket of cold water in the shower and use the hot water to warm the cold water until it is a comfortable temperature to use on the skin.

Ensure that the water from the shower can drain away safely and choose a soap-free shower gel, where possible.

Create your own air conditioning Trees are known to cool a space and, by planting suitable trees to cool rooms on the east and western sides of the home, you will drastically reduce the inside temperature and the need for air conditioners that consume loads of electricity.

For the western boundary of your property, choose an indigenous tree that is deciduous. In the summer months the shade will cool your home and in winter, when the tree sheds its leaves, the winter sun will warm your home. Ask about root systems as some trees like the coral tree, pigeonwood and Bridelia – all quick growers – have aggressive root systems and are not suited to growing around buildings.

The difference that this leafy canopy will make to your home is significant and will cut down on the electricity needed to keep fans and air conditioners working.

In the next edition we will chat about clever ideas to catch rainwater and how to start feeding your family off even a small space.

The School of Garden Design offers a range of in-house and distance learning courses.

Visit our website www.schoolofgardendesign.com or email: info@schoolofgardendesign.com Check out our FB page for dates for our mid-week (Botha’s Hill) and weekend (Hillcrest) workshops. For further details Contact Lindsay Gray: 082 449 9237

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HORSES for Sale HORSES FOR LEASE

An exquisite talented 50% warmblood mare who will prove an exceptional horse for a bold young rider. She wins at dressage and won 3 of 4 jumping events in her first affiliated show. She is the most comfortable horse I have ever ridden. Stands 15,2hh and very well built (like a tank) taking up a lot of leg. 9yo with price reduced to R50k. Standing in Bloemfontein. Contact: Arielle 082 894 3866 or Joy 082 336 6311

Aurora Rose, a special pony mare with great lineage. She is by a part-bred pony mare by Welsh bred Champion Paladin

by Welsh part-bred Champion Dimmock Dragon Fly by Welsh Champion purebred Foresyte Golden Goose. She is stunning and turning 3 in April. She has the potential to be a successful children’s show pony Her 3 half-sisters are fabulous children’s ponies. She is currently 12.3hh and expected to mature to around 13.1hh. Currently standing in Bloemfontein, all offers considered for this beautiful pony mare, to a knowledgeable home. Contact Arielle 082 894 3866 or Joy 082 336 6311 Western Galaxy, 16hh 10yo bay gelding

by West Way out of Star of Nobility (by Fahal out of a Rocky Marriage mare). Currently competing in 80cm showjumping – an excellent jumping prospect for an experienced junior or adult rider. He would make a good eventer as he is quite bold. Currently standing in Pietermaritzburg. Asking R60K including his tack.

Contact: 060 503 1139 Spice, 14hh, 6yo Arab X, chestnut mare.

Basic schooling in place, jumping 60cm.

Forward going, good doer with no vices R6 000. Contact: 062 379 2498

Arnulfo 16.2hh TB bay gelding by Visionaire out of Angles Dream by Labeeb, (AKA Arnie) is ready to take on a new adventure. Arnie was bought off the track in Nov 2018 and has been allowed to grow into himself for the past year on the farm, with some good basic groundwork and schooling put into him. Arnie is confident around other horses and fitted in well with our herd.

He has been on outrides, to polocrosse practice to get exposure to new and exciting things and participated in a Wayne Bushnell Horsemanship rally at Pony Club. He has started training for jumping over the past few months and is coming along nicely. He is a very chilled guy and has really surprised me with his willingness to learn and try new things. Gorgeous temperament, no vices, easy to work with on the ground and when ridden, boxes and travels well, all vaccinations are up to date with his passport, stands for the farrier and to be tacked up, has never spooked, such a lovely boy. DoB: 07/11/2015, Arnie is available at R 12 000. His tack and blanket for R 4 000. Standing in Ashburton KZN. Contact Jacqui 083 235 2413 to arrange a viewing.

KERWOOD BERZELLI, 7yo bay mare

by Berlioz out of Ramirez X Anglo Arab mare. After 3 foals Berzelli is now under saddle and starting jump training.

KERWOOD BEATRIX, 3yo bay filly by Bono out of a Berlioz mare. Just starting under saddle. Bred to jump.

KERWOOD CELEBRITY, by Casper out of a Bono mare. Very pretty dapple grey mare. The loveliest temperament and easy ride. Competitive at 90cm, ready for 1m. Ideal all round horse.

KERWOOD BRILLIANT, 10yo bay mare. Sound, brave and honest. Brilliant has been jumping in the 1.30m classes for almost a year.

Please contact Troy by Whatsapp: 072 527 3607 for all KERWOOD horses.

South African Warmblood mare. 6yo.

16.1hh. Vetting available. Sire Beachaven on track. Dam sire Quit on Double.

Contact: 082 490 3131

Tigger 16hh bay gelding. A fabulous schoolmaster. Winner of the in-hand Boerperd at HOY 2018 & placed in the Working Riding & Show Horse. Tigger is an experienced, fun horse to ride. Jumps 80cm SJ & loves x-country, placed in all his dressage shows at Prelim. Hacks out on his own, easy to box, barefoot.

Contact Jo-Jo 083 489 7834 Desert stunning 15.1hh, Quarterhorse x Boerperd gelding to half lease at Jo-Jo's Riding Centre. Always in the placings in Prelim, at his 1st SANESA 2020 he won the P2 in a class of 44 & placed 3rd in P1. At his 2nd SANESA, 1st in P2 and 3rd in P3. Desert is always placed in Showing Classes, especially Working Riding & Show Riding Horse. Jumping 60cm x-country & show jumps at home, has not yet been to an SJ show. Sensible to hack, has hacked at Bisley Nature Reserve with giraffe & other game, boxes well. Call Jo-Jo 083 489 7834.

Dora. Are you a competitive rider?

Then Dora is the horse for you. 150cm compact Warmblood x Thoroughbred versatile mare. Dressage, she does a stunning test, always in the placings.

Showjumping, jumping 70cm and more, very careful and hates to knock a pole.

Showing, a great Show Hack with good conformation, placed in numerous Showing classes. To full or half lease at Jo-Jo's Riding Centre.

Contact: Jo-Jo 083 489 7834 TACK Prestige Doge Dressage saddle, 17” 33 wide. R8 000. Contact: 082 743 8205 17” Isabella Werth Dressage saddle. In good condition. Contact: 062 379 2498 The Kloof and Highway SPCA Tack shop is open Thurs and Sat mornings.

We have incredible bargains on tack, equestrian apparel, books, art and horsey related knick-knacks.

To advertise your horse, Contact: ads@houndandhorse.co.za

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hongweni Pony Club is up and running again and promises a year filled with fun, education, plenty of riding and rallies coming up. They had a super turn out of 23 members signing up at their first rally, where children took their first badge and got together for a brainstorming session for fundraising ideas. One of which was to offer their services at the Triple P Show Jumping at Shongweni Club, holding horses while competitors walked courses, filling up water buckets and videoing riders rounds for a small donation to their club. The day turned out to be blisteringly hot and the Pony Clubbers kept parents, coaches and riders well hydrated with ice cold water and sponged down hot horses.

The club has grown to 30 members ranging from beginners to 21 year old competitive riders and they have many more exciting activities ahead, from competition badges to efficiency test training. They will be hosting D and D+ training on the 15th of March.

The Pony Club offers, a rounded equestrian grounding to all its members and has the added value of an established and Internationally recognised training system whereby members learn all aspects of horse care, health and management. For more details on where you can find your nearest branch, go to the South African Pony Club Facebook page.

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Mutt of the Month JESSIE is a 6yo sable Border Collie and is a very quiet and wellbehaved girl. Her owner has passed away and she is very sad to be in kennels.

NALA is a beautiful gentle part Husky girl. She needs a home with a high secure fence as she likes to explore. She can live with other male dogs but is a fairly dominant female. She loves people and company and doesn’t like to be alone so needs a home where someone is about during the day.

LOLA is a 2yo very affectionate girl.

Preferably homed with a family with older children as she is still young and bouncy and doesn’t yet know her own strength. She is not good with smaller dogs.

CHOCOLATE is a loving, gentle 6yo girl.

She mixes well with other dogs, cats and is good with children.

NUNU is a very playful and loving yearold Collie X of about a year old. She is just delightful!

ASTERIX is a very good looking 8-monthold Collie boy He has high energy and comes from sheep herding bloodlines and needs a home that understands this breed of dog.

FUDGE is chocolates litter sister. She has a gentle and loving outgoing nature. She is good with children, cats, and other dogs.

SASHA is a young at heart friendly 8yo pooch, who is very intelligent, friendly and mixes well with other dogs. She will chase cats if they run, but not if they stand their ground.

SIERRA loves everyone! She is good with children, other dogs, and cats. She is about 4yrs old and loves to play. She will make a wonderful family pet.

Two white SWISS SHEPHERDS, a boy and a girl who are about 5yrs old. They have both been family pets and are very well behaved and loving dogs.

To offer a loving home NuNu, Jessie, Asterix, and the Swiss Shepherds please contact Kay Sargent 031 783 7865 at the Animal Lodge Pet Hotel

To offer loving homes to Nala, Lola, Chocolate, Fudge, Sasha, and Sierra contact Mazarat Rescue NPO on 065 836 3203

Animal Lodge Pet Hotel Border Collies:

Our Pet Hotel is based in the quiet countryside of Drummond. We offer confortable accomodation for most family pets, and offer grooming for all breeds of dogs by a qualified professional.

Phone: 031 783 7865 • Email: office@animallodge.co.za

We have a variety of Border Collies looking for homes with owners that understand the breed.

To give these lovely dogs a home please contact Kay Sergent: 031 783 7865

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