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Endurance

Volume 11 Issue 3 May/June 2014

Surviving Summer Hydration

Looking at Lameness Pink Progress

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Views from the Chair 4 News 6 Ride Previews 8 Ex-Racehorses 10 Ride Reports 11 Pink Ride Reports 14 Young Riders 16 SERC 18

Editor’s Comment The season is well and truly underway, and many rides, planned for months, organized to the last detail, have already been and gone! Where does the time go??

In a few short weeks the riders will be off to Normandy to contest the World Equestrian Games! As there are new Chef d’Equipes in place for both the Senior Squad and the Young riders, we have short profiles on each of them, so readers can understand a little more about their aims and ambitions for their squads.

At home, riders will be preparing for the Home International Teams, as well as the Inter Regional contest, which this year has been altered and refined, with the event taking place at Barbury Castle.

With a simplified team structure, the event should be easier to understand, and still enable an optimum number of riders to take part. For many it is their first introduction to team riding, and it will perhaps inspire them to aim at riding for Team GB. This season has seen the inaugural St Patricks Coast ride take place, very successfully by all accounts, and we have a report and photos from the event in this magazine…what spectacular riding country!

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Sharing Towpaths 20 Rider Profile 22 Feeding Competition Horses 26 Hydration 30 Lameness 32 Surviving Summer 34 Groups 37 Management 39 Results 40 Cover Photo: Helen Perry competing at the St. Patrick’s Coast Ride. Photograph courtesy of Gilly Wheeler have looked at how to keep both horse and rider hydrated in the warmer weather…all essentials, I am sure you will agree.

Also in this issue, following profiles on other major prize winners from 2013, we have a great article about Kathy Carr, our Supreme Champion with her horse Aberllwyd Femme Fatale, and their achievements to date.

As always, I trust you will enjoy reading the latest issue, and thank everyone who has contributed, and as always, I welcome input from everyone for the next magazine…please send in your photos, reports, articles and ideas, so that they can be shared by a wider audience…everything is welcome!

Look forward to seeing you on the trail!

Cindy

Let’s hope a few more riders are tempted to cross the water to attend in the future.

Talking of crossing the water, the Ride The Wight ride took place a couple of weeks ago, and talking to a couple of people who went over to compete, it seems they had a wonderful time, but said it was a shame so few entries were received…let’s hope that the organisers will build on their success and continue to offer this event in the calendar.

Summer will no doubt soon be upon us, so in this issue we have focused on lameness issues, and how to avoid cutting the season short because of them; we have looked at surviving summer, how to get the best from fly repellants, rugs, supplements etc. and we Endurance May/June 2014 3

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Views from the Chair Dear members,

Firstly, I regret to have to tell you that Karen Collier has decided for a number of personal reasons that she is unable to continue as our Chair and is leaving the Board. I’m sure you will all join with me in thanking her for all her hard work on behalf of the members since she took on the challenging role.

For the time-being I will be overseeing the daily business of the Board and Endurance GB as a whole. The Board will be meeting on 24th May where the longer term succession will be discussed and agreed.Other management changes are , Ann Dark has been appointed Company Secretary and, Julie Martin is Chair of Rides and Rules.

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Many of you will know that Chris Scott and Val Cammock will be retiring from the Endurance GB Office over the coming weeks. Their experience will be sadly missed but we all wish them well in their future activities. I am very pleased to report that Olwen Bryer was successful in being appointed as our new full time Supervisor Administrator. She will be responsible for developing and improving the office services and in recruiting a part time Assistant Administrator to support her efforts.

Helen Blair has accepted the role of Chef to the Young Rider squad. Helen’s experience in our sport, combined with her background in encouraging young riders to fulfil their aspirations, is an exciting opportunity for our young riders as they prepare for the European Championships in Italy in July.

We have had a great start to the endurance season with many rides having the Ride Full notice attached to them. This must mean that you are out there enjoying the fabulous rides our dedicated ride organisers put on for us. Up and down the breadth of the country there are rides every weekend with their own unique atmosphere and landscape .

We are sad to mourn the loss of endurance friends this spring. Tracey Walters was one of our TSs as well as a competitive rider and Olive Linge who faced a long period of ill health with quiet and courageous determination. Olive was also a TS and had selflessly supported our sport for many years.

Looking forwards there is the National Championships at the lovely Cirencester Park venue in June – there are a myriad of classes from pleasure to the ultimate championship distance are on offer. The Senior squad will be in attendance too for their final assessment and selection for the team representing Equestrian Team GBR at the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games 2014 in Normandy .

The Inter–Regional championships have undergone some amendments for this year’s at Barbury castle in August. This event is an excellent way to gain experience in a team competition and is great fun. Perhaps now is the time to be thinking of contacting your group and seeing if you could be part of the team?

As we all know Endurance nationally and internationally is experiencing significant challenges and changes at the moment but I know I can rely on the support of the membership, as well as the Board, in addressing these and continuing to take us forward. We must continue to encourage people to join Endurance GB and enjoy the benefits that our fantastic sport can offer.

John Hudson Vice-Chairman, Endurance GB

RIDE DETAIL CHANGE Sally Farrall wants to let riders know that there is a change to postal entries for Clent Hills to “Pippa Brockington, Honey Pot Cottage, Highlow lane, Yarnfield ST15 0NP”? (her fellow ride-organiser is pregnant and the ride now falls near her due date, so probably best if the postal entries don’t go to her!)

ENDURANCE GB BOARD OF DIRECTORS CHAIRMAN Karen Collier Tel: 01686 671016 Mobile: 07717 607992 Email: karencollier@endurancegb.co.uk RETIRES – at the AGM 2015 VICE CHAIRMAN John Hudson Tel: 01398 332089 Mobile: 07779 797170 Email: johnhudson@endurancegb.co.uk RETIRES – at the AGM 2014 FINANCE DIRECTOR Peter Claridge Tel: 01208 821328 Mobile: 07771 897925 Email: peterclaridge@endurancegb.co.uk RETIRES – at the AGM 2015 COMPANY SECRETARY TBA Sue Broughton Tel: 01724 721352 Mobile: 07870 171641 Email: suebroughton@endurancegb.co.uk RETIRES – at the AGM 2016 Jo Claridge Tel: 01208 821328 Mobile: 07917 161599 Email: joclaridge@endurancegb.co.uk RETIRES – at the AGM 2014 Ann Dark Tel: 01380 818223 Email: anndark@endurancegb.co.uk RETIRES – at the AGM 2016 Brian Floyd Davis Tel: 01293 786253 Mobile: 07771581202 Email: brianfloyd-davis@endurancegb.co.uk RETIRES – at the AGM 2016 Kevin Hawes Tel: 01342 825827 Mobile: 07704 535 424 Email: kevinhawes@endurancegb.co.uk Retires – at the AGM 2015 Julie Martin Tel: 01484 681423 Mobile: 07857 445001 EMAIL: juliemartin@endurancegb.co.uk RETIRES – at the AGM 2014 Fiona Videla Tel: 01949 843 349 Mobile: 07841 143032 Email: fionavidela@endurancegb.co.uk RETIRES – at the AGM 2015 SERC REPRESENTATION Christine Farrow Tel: 01228 576826 Email: christinefarrow@endurancegb.co.uk Jeni Gilbert Tel: 01484 863506 Mobile: 07845 975612 Email: jenigilbert@endurancegb.co.uk RETIRES – at the AGM 2015 Calls between 9am and 9pm only please More details of committees and Board Member responsibilities can be found in the EGB Handbook

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NEWS...NEWS...NEWS...NEWS...NEWS...NEW Government needs your help with survey on horse care services The Government is calling on all horse owners to participate in a quick online survey to find out more about dental care, hoof care and musculoskeletal therapy for horses. The results of the survey will provide the basis for discussions on how equine healthcare services undertaken by non-vets should be managed in order to best protect the health and welfare of horses in the UK. Over recent years there has been growing concern that the number of individuals offering equine healthcare services, and the breadth of those services, has expanded without there being any system for ensuring that the standards of care offered are what owners expect and horses deserve.The current regulations covering veterinary and farriery activities were drawn up decades ago before many of today’s services were routinely available and there is now an opportunity to review whether or not the current controls are fit for purpose.

David Mountford, Chief Executive of BEVA who are coordinating the survey, explained: “There is concern that in 2014 many horse owners

simply aren’t aware of the level of skills, knowledge and protection that they are paying for and that this could open the door for unscrupulous individuals (or even well-meaning individuals without appropriate training) to set up in business and put horse health and welfare at risk.

We are appealing to all horse owners to complete the survey to help make sure that the most appropriate care is provided for all their horses at all times. ” The survey is a part of the Review of Minor Procedures Regime (RMPR) project, set up by Defra. It is investigating the most effective ways to govern various activities undertaken by non-veterinarians in the future, without over-burdening either the practitioner or the horse owner with unnecessary red tape, but ensuring that the welfare of the horse remains the priority.

The Survey closes on Sunday 15th June 2014. It should take no more than five minutes of your time to complete and all submissions remain anonymous. Visit https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/RMPRHorseOwner to do your bit to help.

A reminder about the G Putnik Trophy for ex-Arab Racing Horses competing with Endurance GB

THIS IS ENGLAND CALLING ALL ENGLAND HORSE AND RIDER COMBINATIONS TO ARMS FOR THE HOME INTERNATIONAL 15 – 17TH AUGUST 2014

The G Putnik Trophy will be awarded to the horse or pony registered with Endurance GB gaining the most trophy points in all type of rides (best ten ride scores only to count).

The horse or pony must be a registered Arab, Part-bred Arab or Anglo-Arab and must have raced in the UK under Arab Racing Organisation rules.

Scotland are this year’s hosts in Yetholm in the beautiful Scottish Borders.

The G Putnik Trophy has been kindly donated by Kate Williams.

All those who wish to compete for the G Putnik Trophy in 2014 must register their interest with John Hudson by email at johnhudson@endurancegb.co.uk stating the EGB membership number and name of the owner / rider together with the horse registration number and full name of the horse. The Arab Racing Organisation will then be approached to confirm that the horse has raced in the UK before the registration for the trophy will be accepted.

Any queries about the new trophy should also be addressed to John at the above email address.

A league table for the trophy will be compiled by the end of June and updated in July and August. The trophy will be awarded to the winner at EGB’s Annual Awards Dinner in November.

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Once again we are looking for Horses and Riders at all levels to become part of the Squad.

Classes Range from a 2 Day 160km CER through Junior 50 km GER and a Novice Horse & Rider combination over 40 km GER

This is a great opportunity to experience being part of a very exciting Championship Team, with committed Team Management, including Vet and Physio.

Please send in your applications, a little about you, your horse, your crew (if you have one) and why you would like to be part of the ENGLAND SQUAD onthehoofdt@hotmail.co.uk

BETA Year of the Horse competition

The British Equestrian Trade Association has launched an exciting competition to celebrate 2014, the BETA Year of the Horse.

Nominations are invited from everyone with a favourite horse – from a cuddly family pony to an equine superstar that has inspired them.

The winner will choose from a specially commissioned portrait of their nominated horse or a beautiful Swarovski crystal figurine. “This competition gives a definite nod to the Chinese horoscope, but with a bit of a home-grown twist,” said BETA executive director Claire Williams.

“The BETA Year of the Horse is a wonderful way to share in the fun while at the same time recognising the powerful influence that these wonderful animals have on so many of our lives.”

Nominations can be made via forms available from participating tack shops or online at the BETA website, www.beta-uk.org - on the Awards page. Nominations close on 29 August, with the winner announced on 3 October 2014. For further information, contact Tina Hustler, telephone 01937 587062 or email tinah@beta-int.com.

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Play more with MARS Milk

FEI launches new SportApp

The FEI launched its free FEI SportApp on the first day of the FEI Sports Forum.

The app allows users access to the FEI’s entire sports calendar, including detailed programmes and schedules.

MARS Milk is seeking to encourage people to play more with the launch of an exciting new initiative, the MARS Milk Play Fund.

The fund, which runs from May 1 2014 until September 30 2014, will donate cash awards to sports individuals and clubs in need of extra funding, whether they need new kit, help with travel costs, extra pitch time or competition entry fees.

FEI athletes can also use the app to see clearly which events they are entered for with their horses, get live information on their upcoming entries and sign up to push notifications for every accepted entry.

The app, available now on the Apple Store and Google Play (for Android), will be further developed to include specific functionalities for grooms, officials and event organisers.

“We have thousands of events in our 2014 calendar, and we will have more next year as our sport continues to grow globally,” said Gaspard Dufour, FEI IT Manager at today’s launch to more than 300 delegates at the FEI Sports Forum.

“The FEI SportApp is a must-have for those who want to follow key events, and is essential for athletes planning their campaigns and organising their lives around their busy competition schedules,” explained Dufour.

Each month, ten deserving applicants will be selected to receive a donation of £300. There will also be a £1,000 award for the monthly People’s Choice award, where the public can vote for their favourite individual, club or team.

Michelle Frost, spokesperson for MARS Milk explains why the fund has been launched: “Unfortunately, the tough economic climate has meant that less funding is available for sports individuals and clubs. Our hope is that the fund will help clubs to recruit new members and encourage sporty individuals to play for longer.”

The fund is open to residents of, and clubs and organisations based in the UK and Republic of Ireland only. Applicants must be 18 years or over and only one application will be accepted per person, club or organisation.

Applications to the fund can be made on the MARS Milk website www.marsmilk.com from May 1 2014.

CONGRATULATIONS

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Every month the MARS Milk Play Fund will also offer the chance to win the latest gadgets and fun days out to share with friends.

To Rachael Rogerson, on her recent marriage to Tom. Rachael’s international horse, Gryphin, accompanied Rachael to the ceremony.

A full profile of Rachael and Gryphon’s career will appear in the next issue of Endurance

The Person Responsible should be a responsible person…

Under the BEFAR anti-doping rules, the person responsible is always the rider and so it should be with all matters to do with riding at Endurance GB events. Sadly, responsibility for own actions sometimes gets forgotten – or even ignored. There have been reports of camping in corralling fields (strictly off limits at all times), corrals not being electrified, crewing in places where it has been expressly requested that

no crewing should take place, not cleaning stables when specifically asked that this must be done and so the list continues...

This all adds up to making a rider organiser’s experience not a happy one at times.

As a rider, all instructions and guidelines from the ride organiser must be read and adhered to, and these must also read and understood by your crew. As you are the

person responsible you must be responsible for ensuring that this happens. Failure to follow RO instructions may well cause you penalties – it’s not worth the risk, causes our ROs grief and may well jeopardise a future event.

Remember, responsibility always lies with the rider- the person responsible!

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Ride Previews

Inter-Regional Team Championship

to be held at Barbury Castle 9th & 10th August 2014 Aims:

Groups are encouraged to organize Team training activities.

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Group websites should also be used to promote their Team and engender Team spirit.

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To hold a Team Championship amongst the Groups of Endurance GB that is a major annual event in the endurance riding calendar To involve Teams comprising a balanced cross section of Riders and Horses To encourage participation from all ages and levels of experience including Novice Riders and Horses and Junior/ Young Riders

The 2014 IR Championship: For a number of reasons the IR Team Championship in 2014 will follow a revised format organized by Jo and Peter Claridge (joclaridge@endurancegb.co.uk) with support from Ellie Head and Hannah Lee. It is hoped that a new, more extensive competition will be introduced in 2015.

In 2014 IR Teams will consist of 8 Riders and Horses of which 2 must be Novice combinations (ie both riders and horses to be Novices in their first season).

Hopefully it should be easier this year for the majority of Groups to field their own Team of 8 riders. However, if necessary two Groups may join up to form a Team. The choice of which Groups join forces is up to them.

The IR Championship will take place over 2 days at the Barbury Castle Ride, with longer distances on the first day and shorter distances on the second so that Team members can support each other and learn from more experienced riders.

This competition will give Riders at all levels the opportunity to gain experience within a Team environment. They will get an insight into the world of Endurance Riding in a protected, secure competition where they can benefit from the support and encouragement of their Chef D’Equipe and more experienced Team members.

The IR Championship also provides the chance for Selectors to see up and coming talent that can be encouraged to progress to Home International and eventually International Teams.

IR Championship Teams: All Groups may field a Team of 8 Rider/Horse combination, preferably from their own Group. If necessary a Group may join together with a maximum of one other Group to form a Team.

Suitably qualified Junior/Young Riders are particularly encouraged and may be entered as part of the Team in any of the specified Classes.

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Teams are encouraged to brand themselves with Team shirts or armbands, to be identifiable to competing Teams, other Competitors, Crews and spectators To promote the Championship and Team Members to the wider endurance community, the IR Organisers would welcome receiving regular press releases, updates and photos. Please email to joclaridge@endurancegb.co.uk.

IR Championship Competitors and Classes: Summary: Saturday 9.8.14 Competitor 1: 101km (Advanced) 1 Advanced Rider/Horse combination from each Team in IR-Class 4 101km CER Competitor 2: 80km (Advanced) 1 Advanced Rider/Horse combination from each Team in IR-Class 7 80km CER Competitor 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Qualification Advanced Advanced Open/Advanced Open/Advanced Open/Advanced Novice Open/Advanced Novice

Class 4 7 10 11 11 24 25 26

Distance 101km 80km 80km (40+40) 65km 65km 40km 31km 31km

Type CER CER GER GER GER GER GER GER

Day Saturday Saturday Saturday/Sunday Saturday Saturday Sunday Sunday Sunday

Competitor 3 Day 1: 40km (Open/Advanced) 1 Open/Advanced Rider/Horse combination from each Team in IR-Class 10 80km (40km + 40km) GER Two Day ride Competitors 4 & 5: 65km (Open/Advanced) 2 Open/Advanced Rider/Horse combinations from each Team in IR-Class 11 65km GER Sunday 10.8.14 Competitor 3 Day 2: 40km (Open/Advanced) 1 Open/Advanced Rider/Horse combination from each Team in IR-Class 10 80km (40km + 40km) GER Two Day ride Competitor 6: 40km (Novice) 1 Novice Rider/Horse combination from each Team in IR-Class 24 40km Novice GER Official members publication for Endurance GB

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Competitor 7: 31km (Open/Advanced) 1 Open/Advanced Rider/Horse combination from each Team in IR-Class 25 31km GER Competitor 8: 31km (Novice) 1 Novice Rider/Horse combination from each Team in IR-Class 26 31km Novice GER Submission of IR Championship Entries: Please use pre-fix IR-Class xx and Group(s)/Team Name on your Entry form and Vet Sheet, to indicate you are a member of the IR Championship It is important that Chefs inform the IR Organisers of their intention to send a Team by email as soon as possible (joclaridge@ endurancegb.co.uk).

The Chefs must e-mail complete Team lists to the IR Organisers by the Barbury Ride closing date (28th July 2014).

Any changes of Riders and Horses on the day can only be in accordance with EGB and IR competition rules, and have to be given in writing to the IR Organisers before vetting commences.

IR Championship Scoring: To encourage Team spirit and emphasise that all Team Members are equally important to the Championship, the same scoring system will be used for all Competitors and Classes.

The Team scoring the lowest total number of Penalty Points will be declared the Winner of the 2014 Inter Regional Championship.

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Successful IR Rider/Horse combinations in the CER Classes will be scored according to their timed IR Finishing Placings, and will receive the relevant Penalty Points, ie 1 for 1st, 2 for 2nd, 3 for 3rd etc Successful IR Rider/Horse combinations in the GER Classes will be scored according to their Placings using the

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Performance Formula, and will receive the relevant Penalty Points, ie 1 for 1st, 2 for 2nd, 3 for 3rd etc Teams will score 20 Penalty Points for each Rider/Horse combination failing to complete any Class or if no combination is entered in a Class In the event of a tie the Team with the highest placed Competitor in the 101km CER will be deemed the Winner

The IR Championship Results and the Team Positions will stand as announced at the Prize Giving on Sunday afternoon.

All Team Members will also receive their EGB points/awards as per the standard criteria in the Handbook.

IR Championship Awards: 1. IR Championship Shield will be awarded to the winning Team 2. 2Individual IR Championship Medals will be awarded to the Members and Chefs d’Equipe of Teams placed 1st to 3rd 3. IR Championship Rosettes will be awarded to Members of Teams placed 1st to 8th 4. Special IR Championship Rosettes will be awarded to each Class Winner 5. Special IR Championship Rosette will be awarded to the highest placed Junior/Young Rider* 6. Special IR Championship Rosette will be awarded to the highest placed Veteran Horse* [*In the event of a tie, highest CER Placing or Performance Formula points will decide. To be considered for the J/YR and Veteran Horse Awards, eligibility must be clearly stated on the Team Entry list] We hope as many Groups as possible will accept the Challenge and have an enjoyable and successful Inter Regional Championship in 2014 Jo & Peter Claridge: IR Team Championship Organisers 16 April 2014

SOUTH COAST TOURNAMENT FINALS AT NEW PARK RUFUS Sarah Denham, ride organiser It is difficult at the start of the season to be thinking about the last ride of the year, but you need to get your planning heads on to compete at the South Coast Tournament finals at the New Park Rufus ride on 12th October.

and prizes to 6th place. The Len Beach memorial trophy is also award to the highest point rider across the 5 classes.

There is also a full compliment of supporting classes from 20km to 80km for those not qualified.

To qualify for the SCT, members need to have completed three rides from around the southern groups area, and achieved a grade 4 or above at each ride (a completion in a CER is also acceptable for advanced combinations) there are 5 classes, to cater for all levels, 80km for open or advanced combinations, 65km for open/advanced riders and first season open level horses, 45km open/advanced combinations, with a special award for highest placed veteran horse, 45km novice horse and 35km novice/novice combination.

The qualifying rides are TILFORD 9TH MARCH, WADEBRIDGE 23RD MARCH, GRAFFHAM 30TH MARCH, ST MEUBREDS 13TH APRIL, SOUTHDOWNS 13TH APRIL, HARDYS 19TH APRIL, RIDE THE WIGHT 26/27TH APRIL, GOLDEN HORSESHOE 11/12/13TH MAY, PRIMROSE 11TH MAY, CERNE GIANT 25TH MAY, BERKSHIRE DOWNS 25TH MAY, MINIONS 1ST JUNE, PIDDLE 15TH JUNE, BOCONNOC 21/22ND JUNE, ST MORWENNAS 29TH JUNE, HORNSHILL 6TH JULY, CLINTON ESTATE 13TH JULY, ASHDOWN FOREST 26TH JULY, PENPOINT 27TH JULY, BARBURY CASTLE 9/10TH AUGUST, BRENTOR 24TH AUSUST, BONHAM

The classes are judged using the Rufus scoring system and there will be rosettes

31ST AUGUST, THREE RIVERS 6/7TH SEPTEMBER, CAMELFORD 21ST SEPTEMBER AND DEVILS DYKE 28TH SEPTEMBER. So plenty to choose from.

The ride is run from the site of the New Forest and Hampshire county show at New Park, near Brockenhurst, in the New Forest, the venue is flat and spacious, providing plenty of room for camping and corralling for the hardy (it is October after all!) and comes complete with an impressive herd of fallow deer. The route is gently undulating, and is composed of forestry tracks, woodland rides and open heath with plenty of opportunity to spot wild New Forest ponies, deer and birds of prey.

We can guarantee a warm and friendly welcome whatever the weather and wish you a successful season qualifying for the SCT classes. For any queries please contact Sarah or Emma and we will do our best to help.

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Ex Racehorse

Tackling a New Career Ex-Racehorses in Endurance From Anita de Greef Mary Rimell’s article (Endurance Jan/ Feb) has prompted me to write abut the two ex-racehorses we own who have just completed their first full season in Novice Endurance Classes.

Perfect Sky came to us two and a half years ago – my husband’s home-bred hunter mare had been diagnosed with Cushings Disease and, having lost her half sister to the same disease previously, we knew that her riding days were numbered. Sky’s main claim to fame must be that he successfully managed to finish last in every race he ran in, with the exception of one where he came 15th out of 16 runners! Clearly not the book-maker’s favourite, he had been through several hands since leaving the race course.

We knew when we bought him that he was likely to be challenging, he’d had a kissing spine operation some 3 years previously which had been entirely successful, but from comments made when we tried him he clearly had a few difficult streaks. However, he was exceptionally comfortable and a beautiful copper chestnut so, with a price tag which would probably have made the meat man snap him up, we decided he had to be worth a punt.

Bringing him home to the Dorset hills firstly proved just how unfit he was and the first 8 months were spent putting some muscle

Chip and Sky left, Harry and Peppen right, at Three Rivers half-way round.

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on and getting to know his quirks, the main one being his ability to plant himself and refuse to move – sometimes for up to 20 minutes – no amount of persuasion would get him to shift; then, for no reason, he’d move forward as if nothing had happened.

Initially he also had a most peculiar walk going downhill when he was tired, presumably a throwback to the days prior to his operation when he must have been in pain. However, as his fitness improved, this strange gait disappeared and, having resolved the issue of narrow hunting gates, clearly a result of his time on the racecourse, by the time March arrived we decided he was ready to try a training ride.

He completed this at Daggers Gate on the Purbecks, two circuits in glorious weather, with a smile on his face and a very happy horse. This was followed by the Jubilee Ride from Came Park where, apart from having a very high pulse (he got very excited about this outing) he completed the ride in a good time and was awarded a rosette, probably the first thing he’d ever won. We then decided to take him to Exmoor for the Horseshoe Pleasure Ride, probably not the best decision made. There were far more people on the ride than he had encountered previously and once out on the moor a group rushed up behind us – Sky planted himself and then, having refused to move, he launched himself upwards without any warning repeatedly; I’m sure I saw Dunkery Beacon between the saddle and my husband as Sky turned himself inside out in an unsuccessful attempt to unseat his rider. The ride continued with several more outbursts, each one coinciding with groups of riders coming up from behind him; clearly this was something he was not used to, reflecting on his past racing career when he was always at the back.

We decided to give him another outing at Cerne where he was nervous again, although thankfully not so violent in his dislike of other horses; he pulled a shoe off the night before Three Rivers and then managed to puncture his sole before the farrier arrived. He then got an infection in his foot which went up into his leg and that was the end of the season.

In the meantime the junior members of the family (Harry & Lucy) had decided it was quite good that Dad had a new horse and rode him at every opportunity possible.

So, having seen and tried another exracehorse, Peppen’s Gold came to live with us a year after Sky. Peppen was completely different to Sky, firstly she had a track record, having won on the flat at Lingfield and with several other placings, she was sold when the

After vetting at Cerne Giant, courtesy Rex Photography, Peppen left, Sky right.

syndicate that owned her broke up to one member. She was then run unsuccessfully over hurdles. Secondly, we recognised some of her relatives, Northern Dancer is her great grand-sire, whereas Sky’s breeding meant nothing at all. She is a lovely looking mare and very willing to please but she, like Sky, arrived very unfit and with poor feet. Our farrier, ever up for a challenge, worked on the latter whilst Harry, in Lucy’s absence, worked on the fitness aspect, introducing her to hills which she’d clearly never met before and water, which she detested. After a winter of work we had a completely different looking horse and , having managed to overcome the water situation, Harry and I set off for Exmoor to tackle the GH Training Ride in March.

This proved to be fairly successful and a few weeks later she joined Sky and my cob, George, taking part in the Hardy Ride which she completed with a 2nd class award. This was followed by the 40k Novice at the GH where she achieved a Gold Award – the Ride Report telling our story of that day is on the GH web site. Unfortunately she lost a shoe at Cerne and had to retire leaving Sky to complete the course alone, but when the same thing happened at Bonham Harry managed to run much of the last leg and she vetted sound with a 2nd class award, as did Sky. They both completed Three Rivers with 2nd class awards and finally they both finished the season at Rufus with 2nd class awards again.

Now a new season looms and both Sky and Peppen are ready to start again. Sky is now 15 and he has proved that he is at his best up to 40k which is probably where he will stay; Peppen is that much younger and could possibly go further, if that’s what the jockey decides, but most likely they will continue in the 40k range together, enjoying the riding, the countryside and their new found careers.

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CRANWICH 26/27 April 2014

Report by Amanda Roche-Kelly Iceni Group.

In the late afternoon of Thursday 24th April it was touch and go. The Forestry Commission had informed Ride Organisers Marty Cook and Elizabeth Whyte that due to nesting Stone Curlews a very substantial part of the route could not be used. Marty and Liz (with the kind help of Mr Parrott, the venue owner) geared up into overdrive and an alternative route was established, followed by the subsequent time consuming clerical tasks adjusting maps etc. The last minute alterations actually rode well and judging by feedback the majority of competitors appeared very satisfied. The ride was saved, the going was good and the church at Weeting provided a lovely backdrop for photographer Zoe Gaffer’s shots The ‘Super Stewards’ scheme devised and initiated by group member Brigid Fairman, was rolled out at this event. Equipped with instructional notes and the presence of Brigid, the participants on the scheme executed their roles at checkpoints, timekeeping, routemarking, vet steward and vet writing etc. with an increased knowledge and a greater understanding of those roles. It can, as we know, get very pressured for officials at rides and this

scheme enables riders to fully understand the stewarding aspect of an event thereby enabling its smooth running. ‘Everyone should do this’ – was a comment heard from a participant who certainly realises that the time and effort put in by Organisers and Stewards is considerable.

Apart from all that it is actually interesting and fun.

Elite Rider Carrie Ann Dark won the CER101k Elevator and Hannah Maskell the 80k CER Sheila Parrott Memorial Trophy. All winners, Grade ones and riders of over 65k received the Cranwich commemorative ‘medal/horse brass’ – a lovely extra for the recipients.

Kevin Green, farrier for the weekend commented on the high number of very well shod horses and £78 for the Sheila Parrott Memorial Fund was raised through bib donations and cakes.

Looking forward to this event again next year and before that the next two-day rides in the Iceni calendar for this season:Poplar Park Sandlings Ride 24/25 May and North Norfolk Coastal 21/22 June – don’t miss them!

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ST PATRICK’S COAST ENDURANCE RIDE. Report and photos from Gilly Wheeler

actually ridden on the Downpatrick racecourse. Racecourse Manager Richard Lyttle was there to congratulate them and donate a day at the races to them and all the RDA assistants. In charge of organizing this new RDA venture was their regional Chairman Julie Jordan M.B.E. One of the sponsors was Al Aaasfa 2 Endurance Stables Dubai owned by HH Sh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum the owner of Kildangan Stud in Co Kildare.

His Endurance Stable Manger and trainer Mohammed Al Sabouse flew over from Dubai, just two days after his honeymoon, to be at the St Patrick’s Coast Ride. He was delighted to present the Riding for the Disabled awards and pledged his support to continue to sponsor and maybe ride in this event next year.

No 69 Kathleen Clark on Holly no 67 Frank Morgan on Levi No 70 grey Irene Lyttle on Maeve

The inaugural St Patrick’s Coast Endurance ride on Aril 26th held in Downpatrick, County Down, Northern Ireland, was judged by all to be a grand success. Over 100 riders from juniors to pensioners competed in a wide selection of competitions that ranged from FEI to Pony Club to pleasure rides. Indeed it was very much a family affair for Kelsie Erskine who rode along side her daughter and three grandchildren and Irene McDowell who also rode had four grandchildren riding in three different school teams.

The sun shone down on this new chapter for Irish Endurance.

Not only was it the first edition of the St Patrick’s Coast Endurance Ride but it was also the first time that Downpatrick Racecourse had hosted an endurance event. More importantly it was the first time that Riding Disabled in Northern Ireland had tackled this equestrian discipline.

After passing Ballydugan Lake the two large loops went along the old railway line and over two newly built bridges sponsored

Four RDA riders gained their endurance certificates and were all thrilled to have

No 11 Kerry Burch on Savak No 22 Palomino Tara Findlay on Cindy. East Down Pony Club

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The total route was over three loops of 40km, 32km and 16km that all started from Downpatrick Racecourse on the outskirts of the town. The 40km leg, which was only used for the 120km ride, and 32km leg were the same except the 40km distance included Hollymount forest soon after leaving the racecourse, then there was couple of extra kilometers before Crew Point 2, plus an extra beach section.

This was the private beach owned by the Ministry Of Defense, not usually open to the public.

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by Al Assafa Stables before arriving at the crew point at Tullymurray Equestrian Centre. It then travelled to the coastline at Ballykinler, St. John’s Point and Tyrella before looping back over farmland to the racecourse vet gate.

The 16km loop did not reach the beach but did include Hollymount Forest.

The going ranged from the beach, lush green fields, gravel tracks and some roadwork. The course will please the FEI, as this could never be ridden fast as it is both undulating and continually changing direction. There are acres of grass ridden over but the fields are small in size necessitating a contestant change in pace.

The ride organizer David Cunningham had the support over 45 farmers and land owners who had allowed the course to go over their land, opening gates and moving stock which included a very independent bull who needed some encouragement to leave his home patch. Cunningham had left no stone unturned as he had gathered together an international group of officials whose expertise ensured the event ran like clockwork.

The sole entry in the 120km ride was Helen Perry riding her winner last year at Barbury Castle the 13 grey Arabian mare Midnight Crusade who trotted up lame at the third vetting.

was competing in the 80km FEI class riding Horsewear LR Kim bred in Uruguay. They failed the vetting after the second loop.

It was a fitting gallop up the finishing straight for the 80km winner Michelle Carthy riding the 14 year old Chestnut gelding La Rousse owned by Michelle Byrne and bred by the current endurance World Champion HH Sh Mohammed.

Carthy was a mere 17 seconds ahead of Helen McFarland riding her 8yr old She Stoops To Conquer bred by Cyril Madden, this the mare’s first FEI ride.

McFarland and MacGuinness will represent Ireland this year at the World Equestrian Games, as will Robyn Catterall who was also competing in an 80km ER.

Ground Jury member Sue Broughton, a Director of Endurance GB, commented.’

This was a great step forward for Irish endurance. Their passion for the sport was evident and I look forward to next year. It has all the ingredients for a top international event.’

Approaching the winning post No 2 Michelle Carthy on La Rousse

One of the main sponsors was Horseware Ireland whose founder Tom MacGuinness

No 3 Helen McFarland on She stoops to Conquer

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Pink Ride Reports

Heart of England Group turns Cannock Chase Pink Heart of England Group started their 2014 season with a bang at Cannock Chase in April supporting chosen charity Cancer Research with their Think Pink ride in memory of group member Claire Griffin (nee Brown) who sadly passed away in 2013.

The group was pleased to welcome not only Heart of England members and local riders but also EGB members from further afield, who’d all been kept abreast of the ride and planned activities through the event’s dedicated Facebook and Just Giving pages . We were delighted that so many combinations entered into the spirit of the day by thinking and wearing pink making a fantastic spectacle on a chilly April morning.

Riders benefitted from the group’s experiences of running competitive rides in the location and were eager to take advantage of the fabulously marked 10km, 16km and 32km routes and great going . Back at the venue crews, supporters and their canine friends got in on the act too with a fun dog show where classes included “the Pinkest Pair” a cake stall, bottle tombola and the sale of chocolate Easter rabbits.

Heart of England Group was assisted in their fundraising efforts by Staffordshire County Council and the Forestry Commission who reduced or waived their usual fees for the day. Staffordshire Raynet asked for the group’s donation to be given to Cancer Research and the ride attracted a huge number of sponsors (both local and national) who gave prizes for the event including businesses Horzehoods, Blue Chip feeds, NAF, Cannock Chase Equine, Mucky Mares, Owlyart, Naturfeed, Pool House Equine Clinic, High Visibility and Equisafety, and individuals Christine Sims, Steve Bates and Carolyn Josebury, Anne Marie Barras and Ann Prince.

Although the final event account has not yet been closed thanks to our generous

CHESHIRE GROUP IN THE PINK On 8 March, the Cheshire Group raised over £1500 in aid of Cancer Research UK as part of the series of EGB national rides.

150 riders took part from across the North West and rode10 and 15 mile routes around Delamere forest.

sponsors, and those raising personal sponsorship, on the day donations, pink ride neigh nominations, the fun dog show, tombola and cake stall (all of which contributed over £1,600) Heart of England Group estimates that over £2,500 has been raised for Cancer Research after deducting ride costs.

Prize winners were:

Top Sponsorship Raisers: Di Latham, Diana Collier & David Whittard, Jane Walker Pinkest Pair: David Whittard and Gypsy Pinkest Rider: Diana Collier Pinkest Pair U18 : Rachel Bowne Pinkest U18: Hannah Harley Spot Prizes for “Pinkness” went to the Pink Ladies: (Danielle Andrews, Tasha Jones,Alison Moore and Grace Hudson), Jennifer Moore, Donna Taylor and Jane Walker.

Ride pictures are available on David Saunder’s website with some additional pictures from the day uploaded to the group’s Flikr account – see the event Facebook Page “Heart of England EGB Think Pink Fun Ride Cannock Chase” for more details.

The Heart of England EGB group committee would like to thank all those who gave their time, effort and goods to help make the day a success and all those who came on the day or gave sponsorship (whether to ride or support). The group is looking forward to welcoming back EGB members and their horses back to Cannock Chase for a competitive ride in 2015.

Fotographer, who said he will make up the montage from photos being sent to him by Jodie’s mum.

Photo credit to thefotografer www.thefotografer.co.uk Left to right: Jamie Houghton, Nicky Clark and Sarah Bamber.

Liz Finney, Chair of the Cheshire Group said, “we were delighted with the turnout to the Cheshire Pink Ride. Many of the riders were very enthusiastic and wore pink to mark the worthwhile cause”.

The prize for the most sponsorship raised for Cancer Research UK at the Delamere Pink ride was won by Jodie Markham aged 15, from Bolton.

She raised £145.50 from friends and family, despite not being able to complete the ride when her mother’s horse would not travel, so they came without the horses and Jodie walked the course instead!

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South West Endurance Riders Raise Money for Cancer Charity able to raise so much,” said Ride Organiser Jan Kane. “We have asked that the money go towards lung cancer research, which is currently under-funded.”

The ride, which was a new one, covered 16km of forestry tracks, bridleways and quiet lanes, before returning to the venue in Hallworthy market car park.

Members of the South West Group have been the first to organise a ‘Pink’ ride in aid of Cancer Research UK. The Hallworthy Pleasure Ride, in Cornwall, took place on one of the windiest Sundays in February but despite the conditions

(even leaving the venue was a challenge, due to wildly flapping plastic on a building site across the road!), over £500 was raised for the charity.

“It’s thanks to everyone who turned out on the day, despite the gale, that we were

Leave Nothing to Chance Baileys’ Performance Balancer has been formulated to supply all the nutrients required to support performance to the highest level but without the calories associated with a “traditional” competition mix or cube. This means that even gooddoers, whose calorie-requirements are met by forage alone, can receive optimum nutritional support, whether in hard work, resting or recovering from injury.

The high specification formula includes essential amino acids, from quality protein sources, to build and repair body tissue, from tendon and muscle to ligament and bone. Baileys have also used Alltechdeveloped Bioplex® chelated minerals and Sel-Plex® organic selenium to ensure optimum absorption and utilisation of these vital nutrients by the horse’s body.

With the stress of travelling, competition and hard work constantly resulting in free radical production within the horse’s body, the requirement for antioxidants can be high so Performance Balancer contains a full spectrum of vitamins and minerals,

including vitamins A, C and E, which have antioxidant properties. These nutrients also have other important roles within the body, being involved in metabolism and hoof integrity and influencing general wellbeing.

The ride was held in memory of Endurance GB South West member Frances Webster, who sadly died from cancer last summer.

Frances and her black Dales pony, Jesta, were a familiar sight at rides and she was an invaluable member of the South West Group committee for several years.

As well as the proceeds from the ride, local Cancer Research UK organiser, Gina Smelling, ran a raffle which raised an extra £151.

Baileys Performance Balancer is formulated to meet these requirements and help riders ensure their horse receives a fully balanced diet, whatever its energy intake.

For information or advice, contact Baileys Horse Feeds on 01371 850247 or visit www.baileyshorsefeeds.co.uk.

For this reason, where a horse’s energyintake is controlled by feeding a leisure-type feed or reduced amounts of competition feed, Performance Balancer can be added to the diet to top up nutrient levels and ensure the competition horse does not go without. Performance Balancer can also be fed with straights, like oats, to provide those nutrients which may be lacking from a forage plus cereal diet.

Riders spend so much time on all areas of their and their horses’ performance that it makes sense to pay the same attention to detail to their horses’ diets. Supplying optimum nutrition at all levels of fitness, and whether competing or laid off, means nothing is left to chance and the horse’s body should have all the nutrients it needs to perform and be healthy.

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Young Riders

Into the Future for the Young Riders

With a new Chef d’Equipe:Helen Blair

Qualifications: • • • • •

BHS AI Certificate A1 Assessor for NVQs Diploma in Sports Psychology First Aid at Work Certificate Sports Coach UK Good Practice and Child Protection Certificate • CRB Checked Constantly strives to obtain more knowledge to pass on, working closely with a hand-picked team of professionals comprising vet, physio, farrier, saddler, nutritionist, dentist and always open to new ideas.

Experience: • • • • • •

First sat on a horse at 6 months old County-level Showing Endurance Dressage Hunting Produced and trained many horses over the years with wins and placings under saddle and in hand • Promoting the Haflinger breed, particularly as an endurance horse, and gaining recognition in the national horse press

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The new Chef d’ Equipe for the Young Riders has now taken up the post, so it seemed an ideal time to find out what she has done, and what her aims are for the future.

• Championing the under-dog, whether horse or rider • Pairing horses with riders and watching them succeed • Facing a challenge

Other Interests:

• Training best friend Hovis (Chocolate Labrador) to Bronze, Silver and Gold level Kennel Club Good Citizen Awards • Former Vice-President of Heart of England EGB group • Former Haflinger Society of GB Committee Member – several terms of office • Hosted Haflinger breed stand at HOYS and other national events for many years

Goals:

• To help create team spirit amongst the Young Riders • To guide the Young Riders to a Gold Team Medal

Helen and Endurance:

• Passionate about all aspects of the sport, Helen was first bitten by the bug in the 1970’s and took part in her first ride in 1977 • Her riding achievements include successfully completing the 100 miles in a day Summer Solstice ride in 5th place in 1985 on part-bred Arab Moondust • She and Moondust also won Endurance Horse of the Year in 1985.

• A well-known figure at Golden Horseshoe, Helen gained gold awards a number of times • She turned her hand to ride organising too and was responsible for the Clent Hills ride for a number of years (resulting in a cameo appearance on Countryfile) • A successful endurance trainer and coach, Helen’s achievements include training Pendavey Matra (Cassius) who was ridden to Silver in Holland and 7th in Switzerland by young riders Alex Nix and Christopher Pell (now EGB Development Squad Farrier) respectively • With particular interest in training nonarab type horses and ponies, Helen’s horses have consistently pushed the endurance boundaries - her Haflinger Solfried was responsible for the rule changes that allowed horses under 14’2 to compete in the sport • Numerous horse and rider combinations (including current GB Development Squad members Sally Farrall and Annabel Kay) continue to benefit from Helen’s encouragement, experience and horsemanship and the crewing skills of the three-time Top Crew Award winner

A profile of Helen Blair

Proprietor at North Worcestershire Equestrian Centre

Responsibilities:

• Overseeing horse care and training at NWEC, including livery yard • Running a small riding school for all ages and abilities, including disabled • Silvretta Haflinger breeding programme (bred Silvretta Stralika, who became a flagship horse for the RDA and is now immortalised in a Beyer model) • Managing Silvretta Teams – Endurance, Eventing, Dressage, Showing

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Helen will be ably assisted in her role, by Amy Parkes

• First Response Certificate (Scouting Association) • CRB Checked

Yard Manager at North Worcestershire Equestrian Centre (after beginning on Work Experience while a student at Rodbaston College ten years ago).

Experience:

Responsible for:

• Care and welfare of horses • Supervision of staff, students and volunteers • Devising and implementing training programmes for horses, including 3 horses on the Endurance GB World Class Development Squad

Qualifications:

• Pony Club D, D+, C & C+ Tests • National Diploma in Horse Management • NVQ 3 in Horse Care • A1 Assessor for NVQs

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Began showing at 2 years old County-level Showing of Haflingers Affiliated Dressage Affiliated Eventing Side-saddle Hunting Produced stallion Silvretta Amaretto (Rocky) from a 3-year-old with numerous county-level championship wins, 3 times supreme ridden champion at the Haflinger Society of GB annual show, placings at affiliated dressage.

• Trains with Paul Friday and Peta Roberts FBHS

Passion

achieve their full potential in various disciplines (e.g. the Haflinger in Endurance) as it challenges the boundaries of training

Other Interests:

• Training with a rescued Beagle to Bronze and Silver level Kennel Club Good Citizen Awards • Scouting – involved in taking a party of Explorers to Switzerland in 2013 • Beavers – former leader prior to taking on Explorers • Haflinger Socety of GB Committee Member – involved in Marketing

Goals:

• To help create team spirit amongst the Young Riders • To assist Helen Blair in guiding the Young Riders to a Gold Team Medal

• Helping the less conventional breeds/types of horses/ponies to

WOW Saddles: Proven to reduce pressure A recent study carried out by Dundee university has independently verified that Flair - The air flocking system, gives 26% less pressure on your horses back than wool flocking!

increased stride length along with swing and elevation of the back, inducing more movement in the rider, which amounts to more forces being applied to the rider.

The research measured the forces on the horse and the rider,with one horse and six riders using the same saddle filled with wool and then with the Flair air flocking system.

It has been suggested that another study is carried out, replacing the horse with a simulator - a more controlled test without variables in the horse’s gait affecting the data, thus more accurate assessment of the forces applied to the rider.

The research found that the forces on the rider increased with Flair. This is not a negative as the problem with this type of testing is that the horse is not constant.

The reduction in pressure results in

WOW Saddles customer Georgina Greenslade says, “after breaking by back just over 8 years ago, my Flair saddle is the only one I can ride in for hours on end, without getting a backache!”

For more information about WOW Saddles visit www.wowsaddles.com or call 01227 831614.

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Come to the Cheviots!

You are invited … to the SERC Championships, 15-17 August – RSVP! On offer are classes ranging from the flagship two-day 160kms to Pleasure – and a special three-day Challenge class – details are on the Championships page of the SERC website (www.scottishendurance. com).

For reasons outwith our control the event has had to be relocated from Kelso racecourse to the pretty town of Yetholm, only a mile on the Scottish side of the Border. This gives access to fantastic routes in the Cheviot Hills, but also means much more work for the organisers. We are also hosting the Home International and Celtic Challenge, so there should be a terrific atmosphere (and also a great need for helpers!).

As everything from stabling to toilets has to be brought into the site, there will be a slightly less luxurious quality to the facilities than we’ve become used to at previous recent venues such as Perth and Kelso racecourses, but this will be more than compensated for by the quality of the routes.

A taste of the Championship riding country!

Route organiser Colin Sykes is constructing a basic 60kms loop off which all the other distances will hang. Much of the route is in the foothills of the Cheviots, mainly farm tracks and field margins, a section of the Pennine Way, some railway line and minor roads. There are a few stiff climbs but the resulting views are well worth the effort!

There are some photos of the route on the webpage to whet your appetite.

So pack up your trailer or lorry, bring your partner, and be sure that you and your horse will have a fabulous time and warm welcome in the heart of the Border country.

If you want to find out more about Yetholm and the surrounding area, visit www.yetholmonline.org.uk

Fort William Ride, 30th March 2014 Marion Macdonald of Argyll Branch

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This is a small early season competitive ride put on by the Argyll Branch, mostly in the forest, on quiet roads & crofts below the Nevis Range Ski area & Ben Nevis.

The Auction Mart provides ample hard standing for parking with access to the spacious building for admin & facilities.

This year extra entertainment was provided by two very energetically cavorting little Shetland ponies in an adjacent paddock, belonging to the Rural Education complex.

Through a horse’s ears. A view on the Fort William ride.

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The majority of entries were in the 30k class with 40k on offer, which included two extra loops and shortened options for the Pleasure & Taster classes. It becomes more and more difficult to plan a good flowing route, as the area suitable is restricted by increasing popularity in

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cycling as well as forest harvesting. The lovely grassy tracks have the tops skimmed off and replaced by rough hardcore while the paths tend to become rutted down the centre bycyclists.

However, there are canter stretches, placid old highland cows to dodge, deer to watch and wonderful views. We had entries form 4 branches including a splendid Freisan stallion who caused a stir when he came snorting and whinnying to the finish, much to the dismay of those vetting at that moment! The Samson Quaich, which is a branch trophy for the lowest final heartrate,was won by Liz Paul who has been suffering from a recent snowboarding accident and had to really grit her teeth to make it to the end of the ride.

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FIRST COMPETITIVE RIDE OF 2014 FOR HIGHLAND BRANCH OF SERC

ROSEISLE (Near Burghead, Moray) Highland Branch held its first competitive ride (30 km) of 2014 on April 6th. It was a new ride for the branch attracting members from other branches too, so there was a good turnout.

some harder tracks and little paths. The horses also had to cross an actual railway line – twice - although this is disused and was well marked. Adding fun to the ride, there were one or two little logs to jump or trot over.

The venue was spacious with plenty of room for everyone. The map for the ride showed half of the competitive ride in the woods, and half on the beach (up to the checkpoint and back the same way) – NO ROADWORK – FAB! The woodland half was also the pleasure ride, and the tracks were good going . There were a few short steep ups and downs (woe betide if your girth wasn’t tight enough!), with a mixture of sandy, grassy,

The talk round was excellent which stood us in good stead as some of the markers had been removed!

The beach was wide and the tide was out, so there was plenty of room for two-way traffic , although our two horses were not sure about the sight of what looked like the four musketeers cantering towards them at one point! It was the first time I had had my horse

on a beach which made it quite interesting!

The weather was good with only one small shower, and it was fairly warm for the time of year. It was also obviously a popular place for dog walkers as we came across quite a number of these all round the woods as well as on the beach.

Thanks to Lesley Bell and her helpers for putting on the ride; there were lots of favourable comments and we hope this will be a ride that Highland Branch will hold again.

Jeni Birks

Helen More and Avril Bruce riding the beach at the Roseisle ride.

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Sharing towpaths

SHARING TOWPATHS? A possibility for the future?

A consultation on towpath use for the Canal & River Trust The Canal & River Trust is consulting with stakeholders, local authorities, communities and partners in order to put together a National Towpath Use policy.

The aim of the policy is to improve the experience for those who use towpaths in England and Wales. We aim to attract more visitors to regularly use and enjoy the waterways and to encourage shared, safe use of towpaths.

waterway, so many more people could benefit from the calm the water brings.

This paper sets out the Trust’s proposed approach to towpath management to ensure they are shared spaces where a range of uses can be enjoyed, with all parties respecting each other’s use.

Purpose

The production of a national towpath use policy which will: • be clear on the Trust’s approach to managing safer sharing of towpaths • set out what the Trust will do • set out what visitors can do

In an age where life is increasingly fastpaced, and every day stresses can wear us down, it’s important to find the time to slow down.

The Policy will also help guide partners and funders on some of the challenges faced by the trust and the expectations of our visitors.

Whether it’s a short lunchtime stroll, jogging, a cycle ride, angling or boating, the towpaths have a wide range of users and with 50% of the population of England and Wales living within 5 miles of a Trust

Above all, the Policy is a form of social contract or memorandum between the Trust as guardian of a historic network on the one hand, and everyone who uses and enjoys it on the other; a shared commitment to

conserve and improve all it offers now and for the future.

Towpath Funding Trends Over the last 10 years there has been significant funding available for improvements of towpaths. Local Authorities, Local Sustainable Transport Fund, Sustrans, Wales and other Government funding has recognised the value and accessibility that improved towpaths offer. More recently the Cycle Ambition Fund and, in London, the Mayor of London’s Cycling Vision have offered additional investment for towpaths.

All of this means that whilst there is a significant funding opportunity for towpaths, funded programmes present challenges to ensure investment continues to deliver benefits for everyone, particularly the majority of visitors who are pedestrians.

In simple terms, any funding should deliver better towpaths for everyone and improvements to increase towpath use should not be at the expense of the quality of the towpath experience but with a clear aim of increasing betterment over time.

The Trust’s Approach The Trust is in a position to provide leadership on policies and practice related to ‘shared use’ paths. Some of our work is of continuing interest to many other organisations, including local authorities and parks that experience similar challenges in managing safe sharing of paths.

The policy will underpin our management measures, reflecting experiences around the country.

Principles 1. Towpaths have established uses in supporting boating, angling, walking and other waterbased activities, to be balanced with their role in connecting places.

2. The Trust and its stakeholders will ensure canal and river environments are safeguarded as havens for people and wildlife.

3. Towpaths should be free to access for all users who wish to walk, run, fish, cycle etc. and who are committed to behave considerately to other users of the towpaths who are slower or more vulnerable than themselves.

4. Towpaths should be improved where needed, to accommodate increased visits safely and to improve disabled access. Improvements should benefit a wide range of users and enhance the waterway setting.

5. Towpaths should be a distinct category in cycle or other route design standards, recognising their shared use and historic waterside character.

6. Visitors will continue to recognise they are entering a slower space shared by pedestrians, cyclists, boaters, joggers and anglers.

7. Routes along canals and rivers will be branded in the names of these historic waterways.

8. The tradition of horse boating is part of the heritage of our waterways and improvements made should follow the guidance for horse boating. Towpaths although built for horses are now predominantly used by people and (except where designated as bridleways) use for horse riding requires specific permission or alternative routes may be developed.

9. Where there are concerns over capacity or underlying condition, towpaths will not be promoted as part of a wider route network, but alternative routes along roads will be sought.

What the Trust will do The Trust will work in partnership with local authorities and local communities to improve and promote the use of its towpaths for a wide range of users.

• Deliver surface improvements in line with our Towpath Guidance Document including the design of towpaths to encourage safe shared use.

• Consider the effects of such improvements (risk reviews) • Provide information for visitors on the condition of our towpaths, including identifying those which are surfaced and are therefore more suitable for mobility vehicles, pushchairs and cycling.

• Encourage local communities to work with us to maintain towpaths and through that local ownership encourage others to respect them and treat them with care.

• Reclaim towpath width for safer shared use where practical and appropriate.

• Manage vegetation and improve verges where appropriate, recognising also the • environmental and wildlife benefits that this provides.

• Review and research the best practice for towpath design and shared use.

• Review towpath use where there is evidence of conflict and if required: 1. act to protect the slowest moving users first 2. make use of our campaigns (e.g.

Share the Space, Drop your Pace) 3. introduce additional signage 4. aim to provide a visible presence through volunteering to encourage improved behaviours 5. introduce physical measures with the aim as not to inconvenience • Conduct surveys, and /or focus groups relevant to sharing of towpaths.

• Share findings with others.

• We will be clear on behaviours expected of those using towpaths • Publish and promote a Towpath Code intended to encourage responsible

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behaviour and reduce negative behaviour.

Develop shared use signage – ‘pedestrian priority’, ‘thanks for slowing down’.

Encourage events led by rangers and or volunteers to help reinforce considerate behaviour.

Encourage adoption of our towpaths by local communities or businesses.

Work with partners to enhance the towpath environment for visitors Liaise with key interest groups.

Work with local authorities and the Police.

Promote alternative routes around the busiest towpaths.

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Competing at Cirencester.

PROFILE OF A CHAMPION KATHY CARR AND ABERLLWYD FEMME FATALE

Aberllwyd Femme Fatalle (known as Paris) was born on April Fool’s Day in 2003, and I bought her almost exactly 6 years later.

Although she has a lovely nature at home, she can be quite a handful when she gets stressed or excited and has a particularly nasty habit of spooking violently and spinning, which frequently has me on the ground and almost completely destroyed my confidence in the early days.

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2010 was our first competitive year and although the rides went well, a pattern

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developed where I would gradually regain my confidence only to be spooked off again and have it shattered. I often wondered if I could persevere with her, but had formed a strong attachment and really didn’t want to sell her. As I had no intention of keeping her as a field ornament, I simply had to get on with it and try to conquer my nerves. In that first season, we achieved my aim of completing our first 64k ride and it was a great relief to find that Paris is much less spooky in competition than she is at home. In our second season in 2011, we quickly upgraded to Advanced but the season was cut short when she was vetted out for lameness in mid August. She was sound again the next day but the ground was very hard so I decided not to compete again that year.

Unfortunately in 2012, like many people, we were plagued by rides cancelled due to the weather. Paris was fit and quite a handful at home, so the prolonged spell without competitions was a challenge. My aim was to complete our first CER and I entered the 80k class at Royalties, but in the event this proved to be the wrong choice for Paris. Because of the flat terrain and good going, the pace was fast and there was no way she was going to be left behind. She was on a mission and we went round the first loop much too fast and consequently took ages to get her settled at the vetgate. Even on the second loop, Paris could see other horses on the flat landscape and that was enough to set her

off again. Our race finally ended when she slipped and fell on a muddy road and we both landed on the ground.

Over the winter, I planned my 2013 season with advice from Maggie Pattinson. I needed much more control of the pace and was relieved when Maggie advised that my training should focus on slow work.

Until then I had felt I needed to get on with it – not fast but plenty of trot and some steady canter when the going allowed.

I ride a lot on my own, so this could be nerve wracking stuff on my spooky mare who was always looking for an excuse to go faster. Instead, we incorporated lots of transitions and leg yielding into our routines and at home we kept to a steady pace. The fitness still developed and canter work was added at training rides. I stopped finding every ride a battle and if she was in spooky mood, we walked!

I also needed to get Paris more used to the process at vetgates. Most of the graded rides we had done allowed us to crew at our box and this had become something of a comfort blanket so she became anxious if taken into a separate hold area. My aims for 2013 were to challenge her with longer (2 day) and tougher rides and to find graded rides with hold areas where we could practice the procedure for CER’s.

My first major target was the Exmoor Experience. Preparing for this from my

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And so to Exmoor. The weather forecast was dreadful! Vetting was on Sunday afternoon and I almost got the box stuck on the venue, so on Monday, I unloaded Paris in a nearby layby and hacked from there. She was on her toes and we had to walk around for quite a while before our designated start time. It was extremely windy, and cold and wet underfoot but Paris went well with Heather Weston’s horse Dolivier. We just made it back at Gold speed and both horses achieved good pulse rates at vetting. The wind died down a bit for day 2 but unfortunately it was raining hard and very cold. For once, there was no fighting for her head as Paris concentrated on making her way through the tricky going. With a couple of kilometres to go I didn’t think we were going to make the time but then came a nice flat stretch alongside a river so we cracked on and just made it back to the venue within Gold time. By this stage the venue was so wet that even my crew car couldn’t get on so we had to prepare her for final vetting with only the essentials brought on to the venue for us

by Heather’s husband in their 4WD. The main thing was to keep her warm and get to vetting as quickly as possible and we were delighted that both horses passed and obtained Gold at their first Exmoor attempts. I was so proud of with the way Paris coped with the challenge, not just of the route and the weather but all the changes to her usual routine.

Our next competition was the 100k CER at Kings Forest where I would be riding as part of the Eastern Region team.

The contrast with Exmoor could hardly be greater; from hills and moorland to flat forest tracks; from wind and rain to unrelenting heat. This was also my first CER since our aborted attempt at Royalties and I was very nervous about the start. In the event, it was relatively calm. The field of 9 riders set off at a

sensible pace and Paris was delighted to be allowed to lead the way into the woods.

Because of the heat, it was a tougher ride than I expected and it was very satisfying not only to obtain our first CER completion but to come second in the class and be part of the winning Interregional team!

I would have liked to try a 120k CER next but couldn’t find a suitable opportunity, so settled for the 2 day 130k CER at Cirencester. Apart from one big buck, the start was uneventful and the front runners soon disappeared into the woods so I

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base near Grantham is quite difficult, but I made as much use of hills as I could.

As Paris had not previously competed on consecutive days, I entered a 2 day class at Cranwich, shortly before Exmoor. On day 1, we were one of the first combinations to set off; with no horses to chase, Paris settled into a lovely rhythm.

The following day, I expected our pace to be slower but Paris had other ideas! She knew the route and there were horses to catch, so we ended up going faster than I had intended. Initially I tried to slow her down but the going was great, there was no roadwork and I had a fit and eager horse. For once, I decided just to enjoy the ride!

Competing at Kings Forest.

managed to get Paris settled with the following bunch. All was well on the first loop until we approached the venue. There is a short but very steep hill, which Paris launched up in her usual enthusiastic fashion. Unfortunately the saddle and I didn’t quite keep up with her. She bucked her way up the slope, the saddle and I went off to the side and I just managed to cling on until we got back on the flat before accepting defeat and dropping to the ground! Fortunately I managed to keep hold of Paris but had the embarrassing experience of leading her into the vetgate with her the saddle almost under her belly and the stirrups in my hand! The remainder of the ride went without incident and although tired, Paris looked great coming into the finish and I was more than happy with a 4th place alongside much more experienced competition.

Our final target for the season was the Red Dragon. I considered the 80k CER but was a bit concerned about getting pulled along too fast in the early stages and running out of steam. Instead I entered 65k GER’s on each day and thoroughly enjoyed the weekend. It’s a fantastic venue, the weather was wonderful and we had

Jackie Lloyd on Zim Nazka for company both days. The extent to which Paris had matured over the season was evident in her attitude to her first ever vetgate away from the venue. Last year this would have phased her completely but she was very relaxed and ready to go to the vet almost immediately. By the end of day 2, she had definitely had enough of the hills but had plenty of energy left on the final flat section before the venue. Another sound trot up meant she had completed all our objectives for the year without a single problem.

We travelled home on Monday and that should have been it for the season. Paris was leading the points championship but I knew there were other horses doing well and I was likely to be overtaken. On Wednesday, Paris was racing my 3 year old across the field looking like she hadn’t done anything the weekend before and for the first time I started considering the possibility of winning the championship.

There was one weekend of competitions to go and this might be the only chance I’d ever get! After much soul searching, I put in a late entry for Royalties. I knew it was a lot to ask of Paris and I would have been furious with myself if it had gone wrong but with advice from my crew, Val Cammock, we decided the 3 day 104kGER would be the best option. The distances on each day were short and I could pull her out if anything seemed amiss.

Paris was unusually calm at the start and I wondered if I had made the wrong decision in bringing her but as soon as we set off, it was back to the usual battle to control the pace. The weather was awful and over the 3 days the going got tricky but Paris seemed to be thoroughly enjoying being back on the flat and after the first few km’s we settled down to a sensible pace. When she passed final vetting I was enormously relieved and proud of her and she finally went home for a well earned rest till Christmas.

It’s been a fantastic season that started with the simple aim of challenging my rather strong minded mare and ended with her winning the Supreme Championship!

We all know the importance of our crews and a huge thank you goes to Val for getting us through the season and to many others who have handed us sloshes or offered water as we passed them.

But of course the biggest vote of thanks goes to Paris for willingly carrying me all these miles and always going out enthusiastically with her ears pricked!

Kathy Carr, Feb 2014

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An Introduction to: Andrea Baker Chef D’Equipe Team GBR Elite Endurance Squad

I started Endurance Riding in 1986 when my horse at the time (an Irish Draught X whom I brought for Hunter Trials) fractured his pelvis; on his return to work, the vet advised work, more work and lots of it - But no Jumping!

Around the same time, a new horse moved to the yard, an Arab mare belonging to Maggie Pattinson. We rode together a lot, decided to enter our first ride together - Maggie on Kayleigh petite lean Arab and me on William 17hh of pure gristle! To my utmost suprise we made the distance, passed the vet and we where hooked. Well we were but not sure about Wills! I set about finding a suitable horse for Endurance and along came Annie - an Anglo Arab. She took me from Bronze Buckle Qualifier to World Championship Team, with lots of highs and lows on the way -each moment a time for taking stock, improving, and moving to the next thing. Through success at International level, I also rode horses in the USA, and South Africa, taking note of their training and competition methods.

I got involved with the South East Group for Endurance, and joined the committee, organised rides , training and teams. Maggie and I founded ‘On the Hoof Distance Training’ to allow riders to gain the help and advice they needed to get on and improve in the sport.

We had been lucky to have had much help and advice on our journey from many International Endurance Riders and trainers, who gave freely of their time and advice , an effort which deserved the recognition of being passed onto others!

I joined the National Training Commitee for Endurance, was one of the small group working to get the Endurance Coaching scheme off the ground, and became involved in drawing up the BEF’s longterm athlete development plan. I loved competing but was just as excited by the training opportunities.

I completed the Coach Educators certificate, UKCC level 3 coaching certificate , took my BHS exams to be qualified to teach, and thought I had better do a foundation course in equine massage and stretching techniques at Writtle College too, just to make sure I know what makes them work! I re-located to France 5 years ago and a whole new way of doing things was also opened up to me, not least the language!

I became assistant Chef for the Development squad under Pat Fowler in 2004, and took over as Chef when Pat retired in 2006. I remained Chef for the squad until 2012.

I was appointed as Chef for the Elite Squad in January 2014 with the specific task of improving our International Performance at WEG 2014.

I am dedicated to improving our success at International Level, by looking at the way we do things, why sometimes it works and sometimes it does not, what we need to change and what skills simply need to be dusted off and brought back . As a coach, it is important to me that all of the riders feel good about their sport, their aims and their performances.

Belief, Understanding, Determination and Motivation are the prerequisites for any good team and our International Squads have that in abundance! That has got to be a good place to start from!

My Horse and I

By Rebecca Crump

I would like to share with you, my horse and I turning our hand to a few pleasure rides. My rising 6 year old Chamfron By Dand aka Owen has taken to it like a duck to water. Though when he is not doing rides he adores doing some jumping, of any form. I bought him as a 9 month old and have brought him on and backed him myself. This horse knows me better than I know myself and will lie flat out with his head in my hands in an open field as I stroke his face. He is my horse of a life time.

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Healthy Tummy for Endurance A recent study showed that 93 per cent of endurance horses competing in rides of between 90-160km had gastric ulcers, which can result in weight loss, poor condition and consequently poor performance.

The fact that endurance horses are usually fed high fibre diets shows that low fibre diets are not the only contributing factor to the development of ulcers, however, using the right type of fibre has been shown to help reduce the risk!

Independent research at the University of Texas demonstrated that alfalfa was

more effective at reducing the incidence of ulcers, even when compared to turning out to grass 24/7. This is because alfalfa is rich in properties such as calcium that act as a highly effective and natural buffer to acidity.

It also has extremely low levels of starch and sugar. Dengie’s technical and product development manager Katie Williams has combined extensive knowledge on this subject with Dengie’s home grown alfalfa to produce Healthy Tummy – a highfibre, high-calorie feed that is suited to the energy demands of an endurance horse whilst supporting digestive health.

Omega 3 oils alter cell wall flexibility, support immune function, control the body’s response to inflammation and provide an additional source of antioxidants. When omega 3 oils are returned to the diet, a reduction in cholesterol, clotting abnormalities and blood pressure have been reported in clinical studies in animals and in man. Other studies highlight the importance of Omega 3 fatty acids in reducing pain and inflammation in human patients with degenerative joint disease, rheumatoid arthritis, and osteoarthritis..

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Healthy Tummy has an energy level equivalent to a competition mix or cube, but with about 10 times less starch. It features high-specification vitamins and minerals, including B vitamins and biotin for improved hoof condition. It also has an oil coating for slow-release energy and exceptional coat shine.

BENEFITS OF FEEDING THE CORRECT OMEGA 3 OILS Results from ongoing studies around the world have provided a wealth of evidence to show how omega 3 fatty acids alter biochemical and molecular processes.

The data shows consistent and reproducible beneficial effects for man and animals of omega-3 fatty acids on bone metabolism, bone/joint diseases, gene expression, immuno-competence and disease resistance all of which are important for endurance horses. Omega 3 fatty acids therefore have a central role to play in the management and prevention of many ‘modern’ diseases to remain healthy.

This nutritionally complete fibre feed includes the latest ingredients known to promote optimum digestive health: alfalfa with its ability to act as a natural buffer to acidity in the digestive tract, Protexin In-Feed Formula with prebiotics and live yeast to encourage good bacteria in the gut to flourish and a blend of herbs that are believed to be powerful antioxidants - and also make the feed really tasty.

cell membranes has been shown to be influenced by their relative abundance in the diet. As the Omega 3 content of the diet increases, so does the structural content of cell membranes, which helps mediate their positive physiological effects.

Importantly for endurance horses, omega 3 oils have been shown to have an impact on the membrane structure of red blood cell walls –increasing their flexibility and fluidity, which is an advantage during exercise as the cells can pass more easily through the narrow capillaries in the lungs and muscles, making oxygen uptake and delivery as well as waste product removal, more efficient. This may also help to reduce pressure in the fine capillaries of the lungs, reducing the chance of exercise-induced haemorrhage (or bleeding). Human athletes with omega 3-supplemented diets report improved performance and less delayed muscle soreness with this being attributed to improved oxygen delivery, and antioxidant status in association with the protective affect omega 3 oils have against inflammation.

Sub optimal dietary intake of micronutrients such as zinc, biotin and methionine are well known to contribute to poor hoof quality.

It may be less widely known that omega 3 fatty acids are also have an important role to play and an insufficient dietary omega 3 intake has been linked to hoof defects

such as shelly feet. Whilst other nutrients can be easily provided through the normal concentrate feed, omega-3 oil needs to be specifically supplemented.

Omega 3 fatty acids are also noted for their beneficial effect on maintaining skin health Inflammation. The severity of itching was reduced in horses Queensland itch when supplemented with omega 3 oils or just 6 weeks. The omega 6 content of the hair was also found to be reduced during the corresponding period. .

Omega 3 oils are particularly beneficial during the breeding cycle with beneficial effects noted in mares in terms of conferred increased immunity and resistance to infection via mares milk following supplementation with omega 3 oils for 6 weeks. In addition in stallions, a study presented at the Convention of the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) in 2003 showed that raising the intake of specific omega 3 fatty acids improved the motion characteristics of cooled-stored and frozen-thawed semen. Spermatazoa from all species have a high omega 3 fatty acid content, in particular docosahexanoic acid (DHA). A high ratio of DHA to omega 6 fatty acids results in enhanced fertility, whereas the reverse can result in diminished fertility.

Horses, like other animals are unable to synthesize the omega 3 fatty acid building blocks needed to form the long chain omega 3 fatty acids such as DHA and these must be acquired from the diet.

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feeds are very high in omega-6 fatty acids, whereas the building blocks for omega-3 fatty acids, such as DHA, are found at very low levels. Concentration of dietary fatty acids into semen has been shown to occur in humans, poultry, pigs and rams.

A study, in Quarter Horses, found that after 48 hours of cooling and storage, both total and progressive motility were improved when a DHA-rich omega 3 supplement was fed. Without supplementation, progressive motility was reduced by 48% compared to fresh semen, whereas after just 14 weeks of DHA supplementation, decline in motility was limited to only 32% compared to fresh semen.

Many rations for endurance horses contain a high level of vegetable oils, such as corn and soybean oil, which contain a high level of omega 6 fatty acids,. These will ultimately be converted into longer chain omega 6 fatty acids in direct competition with the formation of analogous omega 3 fatty acids. Corn and soya oil will therefore favour the incorporation of these omega 6 fatty acids into cell membranes throughout the body, at the expense of comparable omega-3 fatty acids. This could have a negative impact on some physiological processes including inflammation.

Oils such as Canola (rapeseed) or linseed have a higher omega 3 fatty acid content compared to corn or soya oil and can be incorporated easily into proprietary feed.

However, they have a minimal content

of the longer chain physiologically active omega 3 fatty acids such as DHA. So whilst Canola or linseed may increase the incorporation of short chain omega 3 into, for example sperm cell membranes, they will not necessarily deliver the desired physiological benefit of increased semen stability or quality.

Interestingly, the tissues of wild grazing horses contain relatively higher amounts of omega-3 fatty acids compared to domesticated horses. So where have the omega-3 fatty acids gone? Domestication brought a change in diet including reduced grazing, increased use of conserved forage as well as increased consumption of grains, and omega 6 rich oils e.g. corn and sunflower oils. These modern equine diets are in general higher in omega-6 fatty acids and access to good grass, which is a reasonable source of omega 3 fatty acids, is often severely reduced.

Data from both scientific research and clinical studies support dietary supplementation with omega 3 fatty acids, in particular DHA. It takes a long time for the body to catch up with dietary change and it is essential, in the process of returning Omega-3 fatty acids to the food supply, that the balance of Omega 6 : DHA in the diet is maintained.

Importantly, for an omega 3 oil to be effective it must contain three critical fatty acids: α-linolenic, Eicosopentanoic acid (EPA) and Docosahexanoic acid

Feeding the Endurance horse For endurance horses stamina is a prerequisite. No other type of competition horse needs to sustain their level of performance in the manner an endurance horse does and guaranteeing they are fuelled to optimum efficiency can make all the difference in ensuring they perform at their peak.

The slow-release form of energy required by an endurance horse to allow it to maximise the period of its exertion will stem from fibre and oil sources. Fibre in the form of hay, haylage and grass should always form the foundation of the diet, providing the horse with both excellent levels of slow-release energy as well as supporting a healthy digestive system.

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of water, thereby helping to guard against dehydration.

Oil is another effective source of slowrelease energy and should be integral to the diet of any endurance horse. Certain oils, including linseed oil, contain additional advantages such as Omega 3, which is widely believed to have anti-inflammatory properties yet can’t be produced by horses naturally. Providing a balanced oil-enriched feed alongside other nutrients such as vitamin E will help the horse to exert itself at optimum efficiency.

(DHA). DHA is the physiologically active end point of omega 3 metabolism in the body.

Today’s horse diets contain very few direct dietary sources of DHA, and so it must be synthesised from a building block present in the diet in the form of α-linolenic acid.

Whilst linseed meal (flax) or linseed oil is a rich source of α-linolenic acid and will be of some benefit, unfortunately the conversion of α-linolenic acid to either EPA or DHA is a very slow and inefficient process. It is much more efficient therefore to provide a supplementary direct source of EPA and DHA in the diet.

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including electrolytes, to assist with the strains and demands of competition.

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HYDRATION Water Water is, quite simply, the most important component of our horses’ diet. Essential to life, water makes up around 65 - 75% of the horse’s bodyweight. Signs of a lacking in water will initially be noticed in a reduced appetite and lowering of performance, but, ultimately, it could be fatal to the animal if he is not rehydrated. Clean, fresh, water should always be available to the horse, especially when eating, as water intake is required to aid passage of food, digestion and absorption from the gut. So how much water does your horse require?

Water intake differs widely from one animal to another, and it is essential that you know what is a normal intake for your horse. You can then easily recognize any change from the norm as this may indicate a potential problem.

Fresh grass will contain up to 80% water, so the horse may not need any additional supply (although it should always be available) for day to day health. In contrast hay and grain rations only contain around 15-20% water making additional drinking water a necessity. Typically an average 500kg horse kept in normal temperature conditions and doing light work will require about 25 litres of water a day to replace losses through urine and faeces, and water used in normal metabolic pathways.

This water should be provided through a combination of drinking water and feed. A warm spell can increase that requirement as will hard work, such as long distance

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Strenuous work can increase the water requirement by up to a massive 300%.

That means the same typical horse would now require around 75 litres of water a day.

This is obviously hugely dependent on the type and level of activity, as well as the ambient temperature. Top level endurance horses working in hot, humid conditions have recorded sweat losses of up to 60 litres in a day, although around 40 litres is more normal for long distance rides. When you add on the amount of water utilized in the body, and the amount lost through urine and faeces, you can see why drinking is so important for the hard working horse.

Ensure the water provided is always clean and fresh and, ideally from a mains water supply. However, if your horse has access to natural water courses do ensure there is no risk of pollution further upstream. One other aspect to be aware of is the sand particles which travel in the water course downstream, as a large intake could lead to sand colic. Stagnant ponds should also be avoided because naturally they have a higher temperature making them an ideal breeding ground for different kinds of bacteria and parasites, which can be harmful even if only a small amount is taken in by your horse.

If traveling and competing your horse regularly make sure you take water from home as a familiar taste will also encourage horses to drink.

Electrolytes When your horse sweats he doesn’t only lose water. Electrolytes are lost in sweat which are essential for maintaining the acid-base balance within the body. The acid-base balance regulates many cell pathways and any disruption can lead to a build-up of lactate in the muscles, which leads to reduced enzyme actions and acidosis. This can result in such muscle syndromes as Azorturia (commonly referred to as “tying-up), ranging in severity from slight stiffness following work to acute muscle spasms. Over time repeated dehydration results in de-mineralistion which deprives muscle, bone and cartilage of the essential nutrients for post exercise recovery. The most important electrolytes or body salts are sodium, chloride, potassium, calcium and magnesium. The modern forage based diet is an adequate source of most electrolytes and under

normal conditions and work all that would be necessary would be daily additional salt to provide sodium. Horses are known to select salt on an as required basis, so by allowing access to a salt lick in stable and field he or she should help themselves.

However, losses increase with work and temperature. It is calculated that an average horse can lose up to 90g of body salts in just two hours work. Therefore, it is essential to use an electrolyte supplement which provides a broad spectrum of all electrolytes for working horses. Even if your horse is not an obvious “sweater” don’t dismiss electrolytes. Significant amounts of sweat are lost by evaporation from the lungs as a means controlling temperature and, again, the amounts increase massively with increased work and temperature.

‘You can take a horse to water ….’ how to give electrolytes:Many electrolyte mixes can be given both dissolved in water or in the feed.

Although most horses will actively seek electrolytes when they need them it is worth familiarizing your horse with drinking electrolyte water before competition day, if that is how you wish him to take them.

Remember if dissolving them in water clean water should also always be offered.

Alternatively many endurance riders find adding electrolytes to a very wet feed, such as well soaked beet, is a good way of encouraging uptake at vet gates. ‘On the day’ electrolytes which can be drenched straight into the mouth can be a god send for getting reluctant horses to drink.

However, be wary of overly concentrated competition electrolytes that do not also provide the essential water, as salts alone may further dehydrate a tired horse.

Take care not to offer large amounts of very cold water to hot, sweaty horses; it may cause colic and in severe cases has been linked with laminitis. If the horse is very hot either allow to graze until cooled, by which method he will pick up moisture from the Official members publication for Endurance GB

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grass; or only offer small amounts of water (1 - 2 pints) until cool. If encouraging a horse to drink, such as at the vet gate, try to offer slightly tepid water. Ask your backup team to allow the bucket to sit in the sun and take the chill off which may help him drink when you most want him to.

Mineral sweat losses Body salts are not the only nutrients lost in sweat, it also contains significant amounts of iron, zinc and copper. For example let’s look at the effect of hard work on iron. Approximately 24mg of iron are lost in each litre of sweat. Therefore if the average hard working horse loses 20 litres of sweat in a days work that equates to 480mg iron, which is actually more than the entire recommended daily amount for maintenance. This explains why performance horses often benefit from iron supplementation. A lack of iron is seen as poor stamina, loss of performance and, ultimately, anaemia. It is recommended that you supplement with a specific performance product designed to sit alongside your horse’s regular diet, but tackle those nutrients lost in sweat.

Another area that increases the requirement for water is during lactation.

Obviously the mare is losing water through the milk she produces. At peak lactation the average mare will produce around 35 pints of milk per day, which equates to an increase in water requirement by 50 - 70%, so ensure your mare has access to plenty of drinking water while she’s feeding the foal. Water is of utmost importance to the foal too. Foals actually require more water per bodyweight than adult horses.

One of the most common causes of death in young foals is dehydration, usually associated with scouring; so providing a plentiful water supply should be a central part in rearing youngsters.

Finally, when you are riding competitively do not forget your own electrolytes – consider a sports drink designed for athletes rather than your favourite soft drink if you want to keep up with your horse!

Article kindly researched and supplied by nutritionists at NAF.

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Common Lameness Issues in Endurance Horses

Bone, Joint and Tendon Injuries

by John Kohnke BVSc RDA

Endurance horses are considered the most highly trained of all equine athletes, with many competing over thousands of kilometres over a 10 year period or more, often with very little downtime from training due to musculo-skeletal injury. Any exercising horse under saddle has a risk of developing joint, tendon and muscular problems related to ‘wear and tear’ on their limbs as a result of repetitive joint flexion, tendon loading and bone weight bearing.

Surprisingly, endurance horses, although being subjected to years of training and long distance concussive exercise, often have very few soundness issues. This is because they have to be near fully grown, mature horses before being competed over long distances and conditioning training for aerobic exercise up to a canter gait.

They have less risk of limb overload when ridden with care by their owners and riders. Most of the common soundness problems result from accidental injuries due to a fall and less commonly, long term structural stress resulting in a sprain of a joint, strain of a tendon or other musculo-skeletal injury.

A rest up from training, with the duration relative to the degree of lameness and response to supportive therapy, is an important part of training any horse. Horses are not machines. Their bones, joints, tendons, hooves and muscles are living structures which need to be maintained and allowed time to repair. A rest period from training, combined with simple physiotherapy, such as icing, cold water hosing, limb support bandaging, poulticing or liniment massage is the cheapest way to manage minor injuries in an owner trained horse. If training is continued, more serious joint or tendon damage is likely to occur, which may require X-rays, ultrasound scanning, MRI scanning for bone damage as well as expensive medical therapy, surgery or even force retirement.

Programmed Long Term Conditioning Training Horses trained for endurance competition must be physically conditioned in a step-wise training program over a duration of 2 or more years, so as to achieve a high degree of metabolic and physical fitness in preparation for long distance exercise in excess of 80-100km. This also helps to condition joints and tendons for long term loading and ensures a better long term chance of structural soundness.

The Arabian breed, which makes up from 80- 90% of all endurance horses, are usually tough and well conformed horses. They selected and bred over generations to withstand the stress of long distance exercise, both structurally and physiologically, as well as mentally.

They are almost mature horses at over 5 years of age to qualify to compete, which helps reduce the risk of overloading an the immature

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skeletal structure, which is common in young racing and other sporting horses. They are light in body weight and perform at aerobic speeds at the walk and trot, with the occasional canter and short gallop in training and competition.

The majority of riders also take special care of their horses to minimise injury and musculo-skeletal stress. For all these reasons, endurance horses suffer relatively few joint or bone related injuries, despite their regular daily training lifestyle. In comparison to many other breeds of athletic horse, they have the natural ability to remain sound despite years of training and competition. However, as they age with many kilometres of competition completed, there is an increasing risk that they will develop ‘wear and tear’ injuries due to long term concussion and natural aging processes of skeletal structures. They also eventually become less competitive in longer distance rides and therefore are often stepped back to 40-80 km rides to help them cope and remain sound for as long as possible.

Recuperation during the ‘off-season’, usually over the colder months when training is cut back to give a rest-up from competition, will allow natural repair and rehabilitation of limb, joint or tendon/ligament structures. Planned rest-up periods are an important part of training and planning for an individual horse’s long term soundness during a successful endurance career spanning over a number of years.

Well managed training, combined with judicious use of modern medical treatments, such as anti-inflammatory agents and joint therapies, as well as physiotherapy methods, such as icing joints after exercise, support bandaging , massage and magnetic field therapy, can also help to extend a horse’s competitive career into the mid to late teen years.

Common Injuries Endurance horses are prone to a number of ‘wear and tear’ musculo-skeletal injuries related to their use as long distance athletes. In the lower limb, these include joint ligament sprain, cartilage erosion and sub-chrondral bone deformation and collapse, especially in the front fetlocks, knees and hocks as a result of long distance exercise, particularly when ridden over rough country and as they age. As an example, many endurance horses develop ‘wind galls’ on the sides of their hind limb fetlocks, which although they rarely cause lameness, are a sign that joint inflammatory reaction has occurred earlier due to minor joint sprain.

The cumulative loading of the flexor tendons at the rear of the front legs, in particular, where 60% of the weight loading is focused in a horse under saddle, increases the long term risk of internal matrix damage and associated tendon fibril strain. The hooves are

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subjected to sole concussion, cyclic sidewall flexion and repetitive loading during exercise which can result in wall deformation, sole collapse and pedal bone erosion and demineralisation. Long term weight bearing on the lower back in a ridden horse can also lead to spinal arthritic changes and sacroiliac ligament and joint arthritis as a result of years of long distance training and competition.

These cumulative exercise related injuries can be minimised by providing a well-balanced and adequate diet, expert farriery or bare foot trimming, as well as careful and regular routine cooling out and recovery management after each training session and following competition. It is well recognised that the majority of endurance riders look after their horses before themselves in many cases.

However, because of the nature of ‘cross country’ competition, cumulative concussion to the hooves and accidental injuries do occur due to hoof misplacement, falls, abrasions and bruising from sticks and stones, unstable footing and sudden overloading in any exercising horse.

Over recent years, research has provided a better understanding of the need for good nutrition in a young horse’s formative first 12 -18 months, which is essential to reduce the risk of joint and bone unsoundness later in a horse’s life. Many breeders are now aware of the importance of calcium and trace-mineral supplementation in the last trimester of pregnancy in mares and during these formative years, especially after weaning, combined with a steady controlled rate of growth in a young growing horse. Ideally, a revision of the nutrition of a horse by a qualified and experienced endurance orientated equine nutrition advisor should be carried out as part of the any training and rehabilitation program.

Rehabilitation Principles By definition, the term rehabilitation can encompass the repair, rejuvenation and recuperation of a horse’s body, mental state and attitude to training, during a planned rest period. In most cases, forced downtime from training most commonly occurs as a result of more severe grades of lameness and underlying musculo-skeletal injury. The choice of the rehabilitation method and the duration of downtime from training will reflect the type, degree, the response to therapy and the risk of recurrence of a joint, tendon, hoof or bone related injury or stress condition.

Short-term Rest Periods from Training In common with many other equine athletes, endurance horses, even at their peak of fitness, are likely to benefit from 2-3 weeks of down-time from daily long distance training to rest and relax to ‘freshen-up’ and recharge their mental well-being and willingness to train, as well as rejuvenate and repair themselves physically. It is important to turn a horse out to grass, weather permitting, to rest and recuperate for 2-3 days following a competitive ride. Studies have shown that if a horse in an aerobically fit condition with near optimal oxygen uptake (Vo2 max) is given paddock rest, a gradual loss of 10% of aerobic fitness will occur each month. However, if a horse is rested in the early part of its season preparation, during the first 10-12 weeks of aerobic conditioning for endurance or other intense equine sport, a loss of 10% per week in aerobic fitness is likely to occur.

TO BE CONTINUED...

In the July/August edition of Endurance GB

Lameness problem? Consider MRI When long time EGB member and Gold Medal winner Dom Freeman wants to get to the bottom of equine sports related injuries in ligaments and tendons, she knows exactly where to go. Having studied MRI herself and been actively involved in equine MRI research since 1991, she recognises that the need to anaesthetize a horse for imaging in a conventional magnet would be a big limitation. But Hallmarq Veterinary Imaging took advantage of the advent of open architecture magnets, dedicated patient positioning, and motion compensation software to make MRI of the standing horse possible. With 14 scanners installed in the UK, and 72 in 23 countries around the world, your vet may be able to refer your horse for MRI wherever you are.

Dominique Freeman AERC 6335, FEI 10014041, EGB 11935, with Marquis de Fad at the 2nd vet check on their way to winning the Florida FITS FEI** 120 km in March 2012

Surviving Summer

Summer Management While we may dream of hot, sunny summer, it isn’t always the ideal or most comfortable environment for our equine friends, especially those that are competing in endurance.

A good fly repellent is essential for Summer

Outdoor protection The inconsistency of our British weather can mean that it is boiling hot one day and distinctly chilly the next – perhaps one reason that our obsession with the weather seems to match the horse owner’s obsession with their equine’s wardrobe.

In reality, horses are probably more adaptable to climate than we sometimes give them credit for and it is more detrimental for a horse to be left overheating under rugs on a hot day, than it is for them to be temporarily shivering from a sudden summer shower.

Rugs with a wicking, breathable lining may offer one solution if you need to rug your horse on climatically challenging days and will enable the horse to regulate its body heat to some extent.

Ideally, your paddock should also offer some protection from the elements in for the form of a field shelter or hedges for the horse to stand against when it’s windy or raining, and trees for shade from the sun. This is often lacking however, with the modern trend to split paddocks up in to small areas with electric fencing, although a field shelter can work where natural shelter is unavailable.

Flies – a sensitive issue As well as the conventional mesh fly sheets, those manufactured in a combination of cotton and mesh will offer a little added protection from the elements as well as protecting the coat from the bleaching effects of the sun. This additional coverage along the top line is also useful for horses that are particularly sensitive to biting insects and, if it does get wet in showery weather, the cotton will quickly dry afterwards.

Mesh fly rugs have become standard attire for horses at grass during the summer months and the level of coverage has increased over the years, with many fly sheets now offering belly flaps and generous tail flaps. If choosing a combo rug with integral neck cover, look for a generous cut and good length in the neck to avoid pressure on the withers when the horse lowers its head.

Grabbit mat grips are ideal for lifting stable mats for cleaning

Summer is also the time when fly spray becomes the perfume of choice for most riders. While we spray our horses at will, it would be interesting to know how many of us actually patch test a product before trying it for the first time on our horses? As with many topical applications, some animals can react to the potentially irritant ingredients used in fly sprays and even normally robust horses can have a reaction to fly sprays when hot; so beware of applying fly sprays before rugging up or using them on an overheated horse after exercise or competition. It is often the most sensitive areas of the horse that we target the most, so you need to be sure that your chosen fly repellent isn’t going to cause more problems that it prevents when you set about spraying underneath the back legs and around facial areas.

A stable environment Of course, flies aren’t just a problem in the field or whilst hacking.

Stable flies can be just as much of a pest and good old fashioned fly papers are worth considering if they are an issue. The presence

Fly rugs may alleviate problems with midges and flies.

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of flies will also be reduced with good stable management and summer is the perfect opportunity to clean out your stables and horse boxes or trailers. Doing a thorough job will benefit both your own, and your horse’s respiratory health – as long as you wear a face mask when removing dusty cobwebs from stable roofs.

Stable floors should be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected at least once a week and the management of bedding should verge on the meticulous to reduce the presence of ammonia which can irritate and damage the sensitive tissues around the eyes and nasal passages, as well as affecting the respiratory tract. Using a stable deodoriser regularly will also help neutralise ammonia and helps create a pleasant environment for both horse and handler.

Where rubber mats are used, they should be removed at least once a month for cleaning to avoid an unpleasant cocktail of bacteria and ammonia from festering underneath. There is also the temptation to reduce the amount of bedding used when rubber matting is installed, but a deeper

bed will allow urine to pass through so that the horse still has a soft and clean layer to lie on. Skimp on the bedding and your horse will be lying in its own urine which can irritate the skin, as well as the airways.

Feeling the heat When training or competing, the summer months inevitably result in horses losing important body salts that need replenishing with electrolyte supplements in addition to the usual ad-lib access to a salt lick.

Where palatability is an issue, it could be worth considering an equine sports bar to top up base-level electrolytes. Whilst not a complete replacement to electrolyte supplements, the peppermint flavoured, glucose-based bars are often more readily accepted by equines, and as such, can be used as a quick and easy way of getting some electrolytes into the horse during competition.

Even on overcast days, horses that are subjected to exertion in training or competition can still become extremely hot and the natural cooling process can be slowed considerably in humid conditions.

Horses can lose considerable amounts of fluid through sweat and so hydration can easily become an issue.

Once horses have finished strenuous work their body temperature can continue to rise and aggressive cooling is now widely used for sports horses and is preferable to allowing the horse to cool gradually, which used to be the case.

Aggressive cooling involves repeatedly drenching the horse in water then scraping it off until the water coming off is cold.

Thereafter, the horse should be checked repeatedly; and avoid over-rugging too quickly which can easily cause the horse to break out in a sweat again as the internal temperature is still raised. Knowing your horse’s normal temperature at rest will help you measure progress when cooling him off after exertion.

While we may at times curse the unpredictability of the British weather, it does at least leave us better placed than horse owners that live in countries that have a more extreme environment; there is a lot to be said for a temperate climate.

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Leicestershire and Rutland News Prestwold Pink Ride

Leicestershire and Rutland group organised a Pleasure Ride on Sunday 6th April as part of the Pink Ride series in aid of cancer charities. 65 horses and riders enjoyed the delightful countryside around Prestwold Estate and raised over £850.

The majority of the riders were non members so hopefully they had an enjoyable experience and will come back for more! Riders could choose from distances ranging from 4 to 11 miles over a route almost entirely off road and with most of it following the grassy tracks around Prestwold Estate. In spite of the threat of rain the weather stayed dry if a little breezy and the going was excellent. Several riders entered into the spirit of the day by wearing pink anything from a pink sweatshirt to a pink wig or tutu and several horses were sporting pink numnahs or boots. Thanks to Rachael Saunders for organising a successful event.

We have 3 competitive rides to look forward to in Leics and Rutland starting with Tugby in May and then followed by Provost Lodge in August and The Lions Tail in September which this year will include 2 day classes. All three have corralling on site and we are hoping many riders will join us for the weekend and enjoy the Leicestershire tracks and bridleways.

Lots of non-members turned up in the pink for the Prestwold ride!

South East Group News from Lindsay Sparrow The Endurance season is well and truly underway in the SE Region, with 4 rides already successfully completed. This year saw the welcome return of the Tilford ride as an EGB National Ride and was well attended as usual. The weather was glorious, and all competitors seemed to take the opportunity to catch up with friends not seen since the end of last season. The ride rode beautifully, with excellent going across the Surrey heathland.

Riders were also treated to a view, albeit in the distance, of the film set of a new version of the Macbeth play. A big thank you must go out to the ride organisers Maggie Pattinson, Rosemary Attfield, Shelley Bates, Leo Davenport and Peter Davenport who all stepped in at the last minute to ensure the ride went ahead.

Next up was the inaugural Graffham Downs EGB National ride. This ride has run as a pleasure ride for a few years, and last year Hilary Major and Sue Cooper took the plunge to organise it as an EGB National ride. The route had to be altered slightly due to winter storms and wet weather, but basically followed the same route as

previous years pleasure rides. The ride was challenging, with varying terrain, ascents and descents from the Downs, mud, sand, peat, rough tracks and smooth tracks and speeds of over 11.5km/hr were difficult to achieve. Some competitors were heard noting that it was excellent training and preparation for the Golden Horseshoe Ride!

Following on from Graffham Downs, was the well established Southdowns Ride at Findon. Although again over the South Downs, a very different ride, but with many of the same challenges and a number of gates. We were blessed with another glorious day and Janice and John Ranger organised a fabulous ride as always.

The end of April saw the return of Ride the Wight, a three day event, with competitive rides on the Saturday and Sunday and pleasure rides on the Friday. Karen Whittington and her team put on a fantastic event and we very much hope it will run next year too.

We have also had a very successful training camp at the beginning of March, which saw 6 riders and their horses descend

on Hornshill Farm, for a weekend with Rosemary Attfield, Endurance Coach. All participants learnt a great deal about rider fitness, preparing for gated rides, crewing and planning their season. There were instructional sessions in the sand school, a training ride of 12km, a lunging session, talk and practical demonstration by a saddler, as well as plenty of very good food and lots of opportunities to swap stories with fellow campers!

We now look forward to more EGB National rides coming up in the South East Area, including the Primrose Ride, Berkshire Downs, Hornshill Farm and Ashdown Forest, as well as a training ride on the South Downs at Plumpton, East Sussex.

And the South East ‘Pink Ride’, which is being held on the beautiful St.Clere Estate, near Wrotham in Kent (just off the M25/M26 so very easy to get to!) has changed its date-it now runs on August 3rd.

For all details of South East Group events, please see our Website at www. endurancegbsoutheast.co.uk, or follow us on Facebook-Endurance GB South East (Official).

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Cheshire Group News Annual Distance Awards 2013 160 kilTometres/100 miles

Hannibal’s Pride

Aberllwyds Prince Elky Chant

Warrens Hill Chayze Zarra Mandees

Jane Stewart Claire Pilkington Jane Stewart Harry Ingram

Rita Tweddle Karen Miyaz Robinson 240 kilometres/150 miles Bronze Nahdir Harry Ingram John Boy

Madison Carrbank Daisy May Dunbar George Bonanza

Sandra Peters

Peter Ingram Lesley Harrison Sydney Byrd Amanda Jones

320 kilometres/200 miles Aberllwyds Another Sue Higgins Rose Zhiwah Pat Guerin Pluto

Debbie Heard

Leo Sarah Reeves Mountedgcumbe Sally Mellor Maestro 480 kilometres/300 miles Bhautika Medraar

Rachel Rolfe

Terry Madden

Accumulative Distance Awards 400 kilometres/250 miles Pluto Debbie Heard Bronze Nahdir Harry Ingram 800 kilometres/500 miles Diamond Flight Shaun Walsh Leo Sarah Reeves John Boy Sandra Peters Aberllwyds Prince Elky Claire Pilkington Tornado Jill Thorburn 1600 kilometres/1000 miles Hannibal’s Pride Jane Stewart 2200 kilometres/1500 miles Angelina Ginny Katy Mellor Diamond Destiny Anna Collins 9600 kilometres/6000 miles Zhiwah Pat Guerin 38

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Cowhey Trophy – pleasure and social rides only (total distance) Donated by Sharon & Steve Goddard Pluto Debbie Heard Winner Leo Sarah Reeves 2nd John Boy Sandra Peters 3rd Carrbank Daisy May Lesley Harrison 4th Dunbar George Sydney Byrd 5th Bonanza Amanda Jones 6th tKashden Trophy – competitive & pleasure rides (up to & inc 30 miles/ total distance) Donated by the Johnson family Diamond Destiny Anna Collins Winner Squire Gaynor Jones 2nd Zhiwah Pat Guerin 3rd Madison Peter Ingram 4th Hannibal’s Pride Jane Stewart 5th Chant Jane Stewart 6th Merlin Award – EGB trophy points (up to & inc 30 miles) – Donated by Jane Ratter Squire Gaynor Jones Winner Hannibal’s Pride Jane Stewart 2nd Zhiwah Pat Guerin 3rd Madison Peter Ingram 4th Chant Jane Stewart 5th Warrens Hill Chayze Harry Ingram 6th Rockcliffe Trophy – EGB trophy points (up to & inc 50 miles) Bhautika Rachel Rolfe Winner Medraar Terry Madden 2nd Mountedgcumbe Maestro Sally Mellor 3rd Bronze Nahdir Harry Ingram 4th Diamond Flight Shaun Walsh 5th Aberllwyds Prince Elky Claire Pilkington 6th Triple Crown Trophy – EGB trophy points (over 50 miles) Donated by Triple Crown Feeds Angelina Ginny Katy Mellor Winner Mister Mylo Mary Korn 2nd Aberllwyds Another Rose Sue Higgins 3rd Fox Trophy – junior rider – Donated by the Fox family Katy Mellor Winner Scott Trophy – young rider – Donated by the Scott family Harry Ingram Winner Veteran Trophy – veteran rider (50+ years) – Donated by David Llewellyn Rachel Rolfe Winner Maguire Trophy – veteran horse 16+(including a competitive ride) Donated by Maggie Maguire Squire Gaynor Jones Winner Zhiwah Pat Guerin 2nd Carland Trophy – TB or part TB horse – Donated by Peter & Liz Finney Diamond Destiny Anna Collins Winner Belle Amour Trophy – Arab or part bred horse – Donated by Reflex Equestrian Bhautika Rachel Rolfe Winner Peel House Trophy – Unregistered horse/pony – Donated by Peel House Catering Angelina Ginny Katy Mellor Winner Calypso Trophy – Novice Horse (EGB trophy points) – Donated by Pennie Drummond Miyaz Karen Robinson Winner Blue G Trophy – three highest CRs (EGB trophy points) Donated by Pat Guerin & Jackie Goodwin Angelina Ginny Katy Mellor Winner Evaie’s Trophy – three highest ERs (EGB trophy points) – Donated by Tricia Hirst Mister Mylo Mary Korn Winner The Showgirl II Trophy – Top mare – Donated by Cath Kennedy Bhautika Rachel Rolfe Winner Streamcross Dakota Trophy – Best Newcomer – Donated by the France family Carrbank Daisy May Lesley Harrison Winner Cheshire Group Trophy – Group rides only – Donated by the Cheshire Group Anna Collins Winner Official members publication for Endurance GB

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International Report

From Sue Broughton

We are now well into our season for 2014 and the International Committee and the personnel attached have been very busy.

FEI officials are very important to ensure fair play – are you up to the task?

Andrea Baker and her Squad Management team are busy preparing their riders for selection and continued preparation for WEG. Lee Clarke (equine and human physiotherapist) and Mike Jones (personal fitness trainer) have been invited to help with these preparations. Final selection will take place in the next few weeks from the list of qualified riders.

A very successful training and assessment weekend (as reported

by YR Chairperson Beth Stokes in the last edition) was held at Liscombe Equestrian Centre on February 22nd and 23rd. In total 41 horses and 77 riders and crews attended as well as guest speakers, trainers, IC members and SMT personnel. Riders were put through their paces – with and without horses. Advice included how to use Social Media (and how not to), how to work as a team, Selection, Preparing for the relevant competition etc. All riders received ridden instruction and a personal fitness assessment. All riders, horses and crews are now busy preparing for selection and following the criteria agreed by the relevant SMT’s and the International Committee. The feedback on the weekend from riders was very positive and we hope to repeat again this year.

The YR Squad management has had quite a shake up with Helen Blair being appointed as Chef supported by Amy Parkes who will be responsible for logistics. The International Committee are looking at the costs to send a team to Italy for the European Championships.

A huge thank you to Ann Dark for holding the fort whilst we found the right replacement for Helen Boston. The Camp detail for the YR’s is reported later.

The Development squad have elected to attend the Montpazier ride in France – a good choice. All FEI star rated events, good venue, good route and, as always, good French hospitality. Brian Floyd Davies has agreed to take on the role of Logistics Manager for this squad.

All squads now have their own FB page which only riders and management have access to so information is easily shared. This has helped improve communication and kept riders updated on any changes. It also enables good practise to be shared.

The International Seminar, held at the Derbyshire Hotel, in January was a huge success with over 100 attendees. The speakers were varied and inspirational and gave all who attended food for thought.

The International Committee are discussing the ways forward for International success based on the observations of this seminar.

Hopefully this will be the first of many as we hope to repeat the exercise in the autumn/winter of 2014.

All FEI officials will be under scrutiny this year in light of the global issues. To ensure our officials are kept up to date with rule changes and situations that may arise at rides we organised an FEI course in March this year. It was refreshing to see some new faces who wish to consider putting themselves in the frame. This included some prospective Team riders who are already running under FEI rules and need to understand these from both perspectives. We are hoping to organise another course specifically geared to all FEI riders and Squad Management Teams in the future. A huge thank you to Ian Williams and John Robertson for facilitating this course.

As always there was lots of discussion about decisions reached in the “case study” element of the course! One thing that I think everyone took away with them is that “rules are rules!”

Anyone wishing to put themselves forward as an FEI Judge needs to attend a course but also gain expertise in the field of play. All our FEI rides in this country are always looking for extra “bodies” – to work with the stewards, the Ground Jury, the Organising Committee or to support the Technical Delegate and learn the ropes prior to being star rated. If you think you fit the bill then please email me or John Robertson (our recently appointed FEI Liaison Officer and IC member) and get on board. National Technical Stewards are welcome and the experience gained at National level rides would certainly be an asset, though as a rider/competitor you will also be aware of rules and how they need to be applied.

Dr David Marlin has been appointed Performance Advisor to all three squads. His presentation at the Seminar was thought provoking and the IC hope, with his support and guidance, we can begin to put in systems to help get the best out of our horses across the board and to this end we are looking, in conjunction with the Futurity group of Endurance GB, at how we can evaluate young horses and their competition pathway. There will hopefully be more on this new exciting initiative soon.

YR Camp this year will be held at Willowcroft Livery and Beccy Broughton Booker has kindly agreed to take over the organisation of this event. It will run from 11th to the 15th August and include the following activities: Team day, ridden instruction, equine nutrition, rider nutrition, tactical riding, visit to Rase Vets, farriery, Activity day off campus, team building tasks, vet gate practise, ridden exercise etc. There will be more information to follow regarding costs, deposits and the final programme.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of the International Committee for all their hard work so far this year, as well as all the SMT’s, other Team personnel and Selectors. Everyone gives their time and advice freely and I am sure all the riders appreciate it. Also to all the RO’s who have agreed to put on FEI rides this year to support our efforts to help us get more horses qualified, as well as riders.

The thought for us all “better to try and fail than to fail to try”. Our objective this year is to increase our pool of FEI qualified officials, horses and riders – are you up for it?

Michelle Carthy on La Rousee galloping to the finish at St Patrick’s Coast ride. Photo courtesy Gilly Wheeler

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RESULTS PONTCHATEAU (FR) (09/11/2013) F.E.I. 2star 120kms FEI Competitive Endurance Ride 19th: Oliver Twist IV (Fiona Griffiths), 14.8kph SHAMONG NEW JERSEY USA (09/11/2013) F.E.I. 1star 80kms FEI Competitive Endurance Ride 5th: J G Btash (Nicola Gilbert), 14.9kph BRAVONNE (FR) (22/11/2013) F.E.I. 1star 90kms FEI Competitive Endurance Ride 6th: Tel Quel de Sommant (Simon Zapata), 14.5kph BOU THIB UAE RIDE 1 (23/11/2013) F.E.I. 1star 80kms FEI Competitive Endurance Ride 18th: Periplo (Emma Finnie), 18.4kph Completion: Marja Kaz (Natalia Kamenetskaya), 18.3kph ITITIBA S P BRAZIL (23/11/2013) F.E.I. 1star 80kms FEI Competitive Endurance Ride 5th: Rsc Abdul Aziz (Dominique Freeman), 13.8kph DUBAI ( U A E) RIDE 1 (27/11/2013) F.E.I. 1star 80kms FEI Competitive Endurance Ride 15th: Laheeb Al Mossan (Dace Sainsbury), 21.4kph BROXTON BRIDGE (S. CAROLINA) U S A (29/01/2014) F.E.I. 3star 160kms FEI Competitive Endurance Ride 3rd: Cleopatrah (Nicola Thorne), 18.5kph THE PRESIDENTS CUP AL WATHBA (15/02/2014) F.E.I. 3star 160kms FEI Competitive Endurance Ride Completion: Ballota (Dace Sainsbury), 17.9kph 1 elimination FOREST OF DEAN MARCH HARES (02/03/2014) 66kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Debrett (Melanie Davison), 11.1kph; Gnocchi (Linda Kidd), 11.2kph Grade 2: Asharis (Sally Milverton), 11.1kph Grade 3: Themis Aya (Janice Cockley-Adams), 12.1kph Grade 4: Drastik With A K (Jan Clark), 11.2kph; Oakleazefarm Czako (Susan Rich), 11.1kph; Oakleazefarm Czamak (Abigail Goodrich), 11.1kph; Prince Meliodas (Rachael Claridge), 11.9kph Completion: Binley Prince Salim (Susan Hawes), 10.8kph; Oakleaze Farm Cziko (Louise Rich), 49kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 2: Bey Sahli (Carri-Ann Dark), 12.3kph Grade 3: Dorallt Queen (Tracy Walters), 11.5kph; Palaza (Gwendoline Pickering), 12.2kp Grade 4: Barik (Abigail Tennant), 12.1kph Completion: Kolinka Of Dragonmead (Karen Greig), 11.5kph 39kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Bright Dawn (Sue Loveridge), 12kph; Indian Princess (Karen Jones), 11.8kph; Sa’da Sekora (Gillian Talbot), 11.7kph; Talishla (Samantha Owen), 12.5kph; Zakhir (Charlotte Fleming), 13.2kph

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Grade 2: Arabella Shaikh Al Jassan (Piers Geddes), 12.5kph; D’Hab (Kim Sinnott), 13.2kph; Doyenne (Kate Curry), 11.2kph; Eskar (Kirsty Wiscombe), 12.8kph; H S Drift (Caitlin Theodorou), 10.9kph; Ishtar Spirit (Elizabeth Watts), 12.8kph; Vlacq Bronze Image (Tricia Hirst), 10.9kph Grade 3: Argentina (Rosemary Henderson), 10.6kph; Kazeme El Mystral (Sue Box), 10.5kph Grade 4: Cinnabar Moth (Susannah Rowe), 11.4kph; Eighth Spirit (Kate Buck), 12.2kph; Fleur I (Alex Tennant), 12.4kph; Granby Sting (Maureen Langham), 13.4kph; Hs Azraf (Pam James), 11.8kph; Soviet Star (Isobella Fricker), 12kph Completion: Artizana Tah-Zen (Sue Linney), 12.1kph; My Marco (Annette Longland), 10.9kph; Roundhills Harvest Shine (Heather Evans), 12.6kph 1 elimination 39kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Cariad Charisma (Nicola Smith), 12.3kph; Fine Girl You Are (Tracy Haines), 10.8kph; Stella II (Sally Lewis), 11kph; Warrens Hill Chiara (Jane Smith), 12kph Grade 2: Hendrewen Pirate (Nicola Davies), 11kph; Muna Bint Shuwaimeh (Victoria Brumby), 10.6kph; Vlacq Hamra Surri (Georgina Hirst), 10.9kph; Warrens Hill Zhaheen (Liz Ashmead), 10.6kph Grade 3: Hs Hasib (Victoria Ham), 10.1kph; River Gypsy (Spencer Ham), 10.1kph; Warrens Hill Rubyn (Sarah Rogerson), 12.2kph 1 elimination 33kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Aberllwyd Solstice Morn (Doug Wilson), 11.7kph; Druimghigha Shimoni (Christine Nicol), 11.7kph; H S Exile (Judith Baynes), 11.1kph; Samsara Kabir (Tony Griffin), 11.8kph; Solomons Ikey (Trish Griffin), 11.8kph Grade 2: Desert Thorn (Fiona Faulkner), 11.1kph; Zyta (Gaynor Rose), 13.2kph Grade 3: Hs Emlin (Sally Hall), 12.6kph; Kumara Zayin (Liz Sutton), 12.6kph; Marcus Aurelius (Katherine Bertram), 12.2kph; Vlacq Gilfae (Gail Andrews), 13kph Grade 4: Alazan (Alexandra Nix), 10.6kph; Colliga Starling (Belinda Stewart), 10.5kph Completion: Autumn’s Child (Becky Bertram), 12.2kph; Radwaan (Lesley List), 12.4kph 1 elimination 33kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Carolina Kidd (Eileen Devenish), 10.5kph; Consider Me (Angela Corner), 10.1kph; Mustapha Muffin (Janet Kenward), 9.8kph; Ormsfield Eloise (Ellie Bussell), 12kph; Ptolemaeus (Bethan Jones), 9.4kph; Sapphire I (Sarah Wearing), 10.5kph; Transwales Trefor (Jane Anscombe), 10.5kph; Vlacq Halcyon Hallmark (Carolyn Edwards), 10kph Grade 2: Cosmic Prince (Adrian Davies), 9.1kph; Eas Boadicea (Ella Bunting), 9.8kph; Systemaatic Golden Girl (Abigail Summerfield), 9.1kph Grade 3: Vlacq Hadiyah Kayal (Nicola Pell), 10.7kph; Warda Bint Shuwaiman (Pippa Morris), 9.8kph Grade 4: Madinah (Carol Jones), 9.4kph; Marbon Malana (Helen Barrett), 10kph

Completion: Blaentawe Swallow (Louise Rowlands), 8.4kph; Marl Joclyn (Laura Robinson), 8.4kph 2 eliminations and 2 retired WOOTTON (02/03/2014) 64kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Murphy Himself (Bridget Brown), 13.7kph Grade 2: Hissane Al Azrou (Kate Atkinson), 13.7kph; Simeric Cassini (Bridie Lydon-Towle), 11.9kph Grade 4: R’barabas (Rachael Atkinson), 13.7kph 1 elimination 40kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Abbery Cornish Messenger (Heidi Clark), 12.1kph; Tawmarsh Muharram (Rebecca BroughtonBooker), 12.9kph; Zim Nazka (Jacqueline Lloyd), 12.8kph Grade 2: Viniculture (Rachel Pemberton), 12.9kph Grade 3: Ltf Narada (Nicola Bowley), 11.5kph Grade 4: Just Giles (Tracy Thompson), 13.5kph; Taaqib (Allyson Sole), 12.1kph Completion: Jvl Sergeant C Marshall (Carole Sykes), 12.9kph 1 elimination 40kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Khalifa B J (Carolyn Livesey), 12.8kph Grade 4: Angelic Solid Gold (Janine Munt), 11.5kph 32kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Marouk Du Caprice (Claire Wertheimer), 12kph; Oreci De Tenelles (Jeanette Bennett), 12.3kph Grade 2: Meadowland Mack (Tania Fitton), 12.7kph; Simeric Sinnaman (Hannah Lydon), 12kph; Simeric S’Moudh (Thay Stephenson), 11.7kph Grade 3: Simeric Smooth Criminal (Stephanie Brown), 11.7kph; Steele Independent (Anne Anderson), 14.4kph Completion: Orelie Griff (Christopher Fitton), 12.7kph 32kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Aberllwyd Satra (Karen Day), 11.5kph; Cwyrtai Kahil (Tess Wheldon), 10.9kph; Kernow Sasparilla (Sanguesas) (Tigs Gordon), 10.9kph Grade 2: Qi (Quite Interesting) (Katherine Mills), 13.2kph Grade 3: Beckmeetings Karim (Heidi Lewis), 10.6kph Grade 4: Harvey V (Lesley Owens), 10.6kph Completion: Same (James McIntosh), 9.7kph; Vinebud (Nicola Chappell), 12kph TILFORD (09/03/2014) 66kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Autumn Reflection (Sarah Ewart), 11.2kph; Czarina Bint Nyali (Michelle Denniss), 12.1kph; Elayla (Katie Bedwin), 12.4kph; Kal Baishakhi (Rebecca Northover), 11.1kph; Ryu (Sue Box), 12kph; Velvet Echo (Lesley-Ann Parker), 11.3kph Grade 2: Bey R’ahmoun (Lucy Parker), 11.3kph; Binley Prince Salim (Susan Hawes), 11.6kph; Emira Bint Letifa (Sally Toye), 11.1kph; Khartoum With A K (Nikki Malcolm), 12.1kph; Scrumpy2 (Anja Brandt), 11.2kph Grade 3: Adara Sauveterre (Alice Beet), 12.4kph; G F A Mydass (Pauline Higgs), 10.5kph; Hs Parnasse

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Hancock), 11.1kph; Rassam (Anne Booth), 12.9kph Grade 4: Foxghyll’s Folly (Kathleen Mcghee), 12.3kph; Murphy Himself (Bridget Brown), 12.5kph Completion: Bonnie Safira (Paula Lynam), 11.9kph 5 eliminations and 1 retired 48kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 2: Aberllwyds Another Rose (Susan Higgins), 12.6kph Grade 3: Akarem (Nicholas Tweedie-Smith), 12.4kph; Bhautika (Rachel Rolfe), 10.6kph Grade 4: Amber IV (Lynsey Bainbridge), 11.4kph; Paramal (Helen Gipson), 11kph Completion: Painted Lady VII (Susan Russell), 11.4kph 2 retired 48kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Gb Aliaanah (Amanda Morriss), 10.6kph; H S Pirouche (Beth Langley), 13.9kph Grade 2: Sirius Os (Gerina Corcoran), 10.4kph Completion: Shafeeq Os (Brett Corcoran), 10.4kph 32kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 2: Ruwais Bolero (Victoria Davies), 12.3kph; Sheer Bliss (Lorna Kidson), 12.6kph; Squire (Gaynor Jones), 12kph; Zyta (Gaynor Rose), 13kph Grade 3: Eas Indiana Al Arabi (Laura Davies), 12.3kph; Magpie (Samantha Fearn), 13.2kph; Pink Floyd (Robert Blane), 12.2kph; Vlacq Gilfae (Gail Andrews), 13.1kph Grade 4: Cosmo (Helen Foster), 15.4kph; Equiloan Phoebes Gold (Larissa Whiley), 11.4kph; Meadowland Mack (Tania Fitton), 12.9kph; Ravel’s Bolero (Amie Grainger), 12.3kph Completion: Leila (Catriona Moon), 12.8kph; Orelie Griff (Christopher Fitton), 12.9kph; Redx (Patricia Hardwick), 10.1kph; Seashore (Nikki Pearson), 12kph; Tommy (Diane Hudson), 11.4kph 2 eliminations and 2 retired 32kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Ben Shah (Rachel Judson), 11.4kph; Cs Clarion (Gemma Edwards), 11.2kph; Kastano Kuriaki Abaramenito (Carolyn Joesbury), 10.1kph Grade 2: Ima-Gine (Stuart Barkway), 13.2kph; Jo Mouse (Christine Freear), 11.4kph; William Bonnie (Steven Bates), 10.1kph Grade 4: Sandlings Joop (Antonia Hardwick), 10.1kp Completion: Aja Chantelle (Jane Meacham), 9.1kph; Bashir Nadeena (Claire Kinney), 9.1kph; Buster P (Sophie Pickard), 11.7kph; Eden El Nyhl (Susan Cox), 11.7kph; Georgie Boy (Alicia Reeves), 10.7kph 2 eliminations WENTWOOD FOREST IN SPRING (16/03/2014) 64kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Spirits Silver Diamond (Bryony Edmond), 11.4kph Grade 2: Benzuga (Hilary Cuming), 11.9kph; Joyces Choice (Hannah Maskell), 11.8kph Grade 4: Dacora (Jayme Bone), 10.8kph; Kizhi (Melanie Davison), 10.8kph Completion: More Confusion (Heather Whiteley), 10.8kph 1 retired

40kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Eas Boadicea (Ella Bunting), 12.3kph; El Shaddia (Geraldine White), 13.8kph; Granby Sting (Maureen Langham), 13.1kph; Merlyn (Elizabeth Whiteley), 13.1kph; Treasured Moonbeam (Karen Jones), 12.6kph Grade 2: Bright Dawn (Sue Loveridge), 12.5kph; Cherekee (Fiona Griffiths), 13.8kph; Orion’s Firefly (Janet Kenward), 12.3kph; Vlacq Melika Kayal (Lorraine Flood), 12.1kph; Warda Bint Shuwaiman (Pippa Morris), 12.3kph Grade 3: Barik (Abigail Tennant), 11.5kph; Druimghigha Luxor (Andrea Champ), 11.8kph Grade 4: Argentina (Rosemary Henderson), 12.3kph; Earlsdon (Alex Tennant), 11.5kph; Pebbles I (Alison Cook), 12.8kph; Silver Blue (Anna Bowen), 12.5kph Completion: Duchy Mimosa (Martin Voysey), 12.1kph 1 elimination and 1 retired 40kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Bh Supersonic (Samantha Owen), 13.8kph; Fine Girl You Are (Tracy Haines), 12kph; Ishtar Spirit (Kirsty Wiscombe), 12kph; Mellow Jazz (Jenny Foster), 12.6kph Grade 2: Hendrewen Pirate (Nicola Davies), 12.3kph; Muna Bint Shuwaimeh (Victoria Brumby), 12.3kph Grade 3: Eskar (Lucy Gray), 12kph Grade 4: Stella II (Sally Lewis), 12.3kph Completion: Vlacq Hamra Surri (Georgina Hirst), 13.4kph 32kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Mahbrooka Bint Shuwaimeh (Elaine Fry), 11.5kph; Summersplace Sweet Juliet (Heather Caddick), 12kph; Zarzuela (Christine Wensley), 13.1kph Grade 2: Broadreed Silver Mist (Nicola Berry), 11.5kph Grade 3: Mehshiv (Lucy Byrom), 11.2kph Grade 4: Broadreed Sebastian (Sarah King), 11.5kph; Malabar Storm (Gillian Talbot), 10.4kph; Rosegay (Penny Rawnsley), 10.3kph; Ryminni (Jane Baldry), 11.2kph Completion: Aberllwyds Astoriz (Catherine Rawnsley), 10.3kph 1 elimination 32kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Cwmceffyl Autumn Breeze (Alison Smale), 11.9kph; Jupiter (Wendy Brice), 10.1kph; Lady’s Man (Emily Cooke), 9.7kph; Lily Langtree (Kate Gillam), 12.4kph; Loui (Gemma Ramcke), 11.2kph; Strong Rebel (Paul Daley), 11.2kph; Systemaatic Golden Girl (Abigail Summerfield), 11.9kph; Vinushka (Sara King), 10.1kph Grade 2: The Red Viscount (Lise Cooke), 9.7kph Grade 3: Carrabean Sun (Jennifer Thomas), 9.7kph; Gafros Minstral (Jacqui Kenward), 8.8kph; Liquid Desire (Pauline Daley), 11.2kph Grade 4: Bianca (Lynn Davies), 8.8kph Completion: Cassie (Theresa Nazer), 12.4kph; Foxcourt Tiamarrie (Sharon Jones), 11.9kph; Jack Frost (Polly Lloyd Owen), 8.8kp 1 elimination

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11kph; Mahbrooka Bint Shuwaimeh (Elaine Fry), 11.2kph; Tir Na Nog (Catherine Stevens), 11kph Grade 3: Lady Ace (Lynda Maples), 10.7kph Grade 4: G F A Mydass (Pauline Higgs), 10.4kph Completion: Dunstan’s Dunnit Again (Christine Smyth), 11.2kph; Hs Parnasse (Gillian Mann), 10.4kph 3 eliminations 32kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Carsons Legacy (Sherrie Copper), 10.7kph; Chlione (Susan Middleton), 10.7kph; Derry’s Dream (Paige Knee), 10.7kph; Jamaaron (Joanna Upton), 9.8kph; Poppy (Faye Mitchell), 10.7kph; Roundthorn Mystique (Toni Carter), 10.1kph Grade 2: Chester (Julie Duvall), 10.3kph; Fortland Blaze (Charlotte Vickery), 10.1kph; Ginty (Andrea Smith), 10.4kph; Hasaani Sahib (Jane Wild), 9.9kph; Raider (Sandie Heath), 9.7kph; Snow Hill Leonardo (Charlotte Purkis), 9.7kph; Whifflegig (Nuccia Lipscombe), 9.9kph Grade 3: Rannoch Of Stanford (Jeanette Hopkins), 9.9kph Grade 4: Sf Ambassadors Amir (Sally-Anne Filtness), 10.7kph; Valentino (Valerie Whalley), 10kph Completion: Ht Orient (Shelley Bates), 10kph; Locon (Mark Carter), 10.1kph; Maakedye (Amy Parcell), 8.4kph; Misty Blue Velvet (Isabel Lee-Elliott), 10.1kph; Stokkull From Sykehouse (Philippa Pringle), 9.9kph; Time To Tango (Jo Denman), 8.4kph; Zarsulisha (Katrina Littlechild), 9.7kph 3 eliminations TRESHAM (06/04/2014) 80kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Latek (Victoria Mosey), 12.5kph Grade 2: Astral Mystique (Jan Prettejohn), 12.5kph Grade 3: Gnocchi (Linda Kidd), 11.6kph Grade 4: Oliver Twist IV (Fiona Griffiths), 12.9kph; Treasured Moonbeam (Karen Jones), 11.6kph; Yawl Hill Kyla (Kirsty Wiscombe), 10.7kph Completion: Eskar (Isobella Fricker), 10.7kph 2 retired 64kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Aurontes (Judy Holloway), 13.5kph; Bright Dawn (Sue Loveridge), 11.8kph; Eas Boadicea (Ella Bunting), 12.6kph; Fine Girl You Are (Tracy Haines), 11.7kph; G F A Mydass (Pauline Higgs), 11kph; Ibn Al Helal (Anita Gordon), 12.2kph; Mahbrooka Bint Shuwaimeh (Elaine Fry), 11kph; Sahir Kashmir (Trena Brock), 13.5kph Grade 2: Muna Bint Shuwaimeh (Olwen Bryer), 11.8kph Grade 3: Bh Supersonic (Samantha Owen), 12.9kph; River Gypsy (Victoria Ham), 12.1kph Grade 4: Ja Noor (Susan Speed), 12.1kph Completion: Hs Parnasse (Gillian Mann), 11kph; Silvretta Athlete (Catherine Hood), 11.7kph 1 retired 50kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Aden Silver Moonlight (Janthea Newman), 12.9kph; D’Hab (Kim Sinnott), 11.8kph; Palaza (Gwendoline Pickering), 14kph; Perfeq Pacha De Blaziet (Julie Kendall), 12.1kph; Sa’da Sekora (Gillian Talbot), 13.5kph Grade 2: Bey Shebaan (Laura Short), 15.6kph;

Marcus Aurelius (Katherine Bertram), 12.3kph Grade 3: Hs Emlin (Sally Hall), 14kph; Keen Pleasure (Charles Newman), 12.9kph; Pebbles I (Alison Cook), 14.3kph; Vlacq Gilfae (Gail Andrews), 12.1kph Grade 4: Autumn’s Child (Becky Bertram), 12.3kph; Granby Sting (Maureen Langham), 14.2kph Completion: Chica Gitano (Alison Knight), 13.5kph; Kumara Zayin (Liz Sutton), 12kph 1 elimination and 1 retired 50kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Cariad Charisma (Nicola Smith), 13.5kph; Shuwaiman Al Kebir (Jayme Bone), 11.9kph Grade 2: Bey Dahmask (Carri-Ann Dark), 11.9kph; Hendrewen Pirate (Nicola Davies), 10.6kph 1 elimination 32kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Broadreed Sebastian (Sarah King), 11.6kph; Samsara Kabir (Tony Griffin), 11.7kph; Smokey Savannah (Karin Hilton), 11.5kph; Thistledown (Judith Baynes), 11.4kph; Touch Of Frost (Hilary Kaye), 11.5kph Grade 2: Aberllwyd Solstice Morn (Doug Wilson), 12.4kph; Broadreed Silver Mist (Nicola Berry), 11.6kph; Desert Thorn (Fiona Faulkner), 11.4kph; Druimghigha Shimoni (Christine Nicol), 12.4kph; G Elinore (Linda Brown), 12.9kph; Ryminni (Jane Baldry), 10.9kph; Seashore (Nikki Pearson), 11.8kph; Solomons Ikey (Trish Griffin), 11.7kph; Summersplace Sweet Juliet (Heather Caddick), 14.1kph Grade 3: Ground Kontrol (Susan Rich), 11.1kph; Trigger (Jane Walker), 10.5kph; Warrens Hill Farrah (Laura Graham), 11.2kph Grade 4: Aberllwyds Astoriz (Catherine Rawnsley), 10.6kph; Asharis (Sally Milverton), 11kph; Oakleaze Farm Czelo (Louise Rich), 11.1kph; Roundhills Harvest Shine (Heather Evans), 11.5kph Completion: Mehshiv (Janine Wade), 10.9kph; My Marco (Amy Theodorou), 10.7kph; Pstylistic (Gillian Campbell), 11.7kph; Rosegay (Penny Rawnsley), 10.6kph; Xanthus (Elizabeth Rowland), 2 eliminations 32kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Bint Al Reeh Janoob (Hannah Verkerk), 9.7kph; Distance Oasis (Heather Whiteley), 12.3kph; Kastano Kuriaki Abaramenito (Carolyn Joesbury), 9.9kph; Lucky Streich (Michael Bates), 10.6kph; Sahir Opulence (Katy Mellor), 11.5kph; Shaikha Bint Krayaan (Amanda May), 9.7kph; Silver Zenif (Rachael Claridge), 10.4kph; Vlacq Halcyon Hallmark (Carolyn Edwards), 10.5kph Grade 2: Ginger 672 (Joanne Cooper), 11.2kph; Indygo (Mary Stubbs), 11.4kph; Prince Meliodas (Leah Tuck), 10.4kph; Silvretta Acrobat (Jan Hebblethwaite), 10.7kph; Suchaking (Malcolm Greenaway), 10.5kph; Venus (Carol Sobucinska), 9.5kph; William Bonnie (Steven Bates), 9.9kph Grade 4: Black Sand (Nicola Ravensford), 9.6kph Completion: Alex I (Margaretha Herman), 10.7kph; Bobby Q (Shanti Roos), 8.9kph; Cherokee II (Eliza George), 8.8kph; Cs Ibn Fiesta (Debbie Williams), 10.3kph; Madinah (Carol Jones),

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9.8kph; Murthwaite Hardy (Brigit Clacy), 8.1kph; Psyngari (Piers Geddes), 10.9kph 5 eliminations and 3 retired SOUTHDOWNS FESTIVAL (13/04/2014) 66kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Burfield Red Dragon (Katie Bedwin), 15.3kph Grade 2: Kal Baishakhi (Rebecca Northover), 11.7kph; Seren Capella (Rebecca Kinnarney), 15.7kph 42kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Al Raad Bin Jesra (Christine Smyth), 12.6kph; Doyenne (Kate Curry), 13.4kph; Red House Shamil (Trilby Herriott), 13.6kph; Simeric Solaman (Julia Harman), 13.4kph; Storm I (Joannah Parker), 14.6kph; Z T Richshakfy (Susan Hawes), 14.5kph 1 retired 42kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 2: Rochester (Kim Carter), 14.6kph; Zahkira (Linda Herriott), 12.6kph 1 elimination 33kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Arabian History (Claire Freeman), 12.9kph; Boolagh Betty (Hilary Carr), 12.9kph; Chlione (Susan Middleton), 11.9kph; Clonross Excelsior (Erica McQuillen), 15kph; Gazal (Malcolm Greenaway), 14.6kph; Setae (Joanne Hogan), 13.1kph Grade 2: Apollos Tara (Caroline Long), 11.9kph Grade 3: Vanquisher (Lindsay Sparrow), 12.1kp Grade 4: Moonlight Sonata (Victoria Lawson), 15kph; Scrumpy2 (Anja Brandt), 11.5kph 33kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Archer (Leonie Wheeler), 10.8kph; Breton Boy (Elizabeth Rymer), 9.8kph; Byfleet Nicky (Brenda Henney), 11.8kph; Dalriada Shujaa (Fiona Hamilton), 14kph; Derry (Paige Knee), 12.5kph; El Azraff Amirah (Judith Yarnold), 10.1kph; El Chenz (Sandra Ralph), 10.8kph; Ginty (Andrea Smith), 11.3kph; Indian Najmah (Joanna Neyland), 12.1kph; Kilbeg Flash (Carole Hindley), 11.3kph; Mary (Michelle Cartman), 11.3kph; Midnight Madness (Tanya Sherwood), 11.8kph; Milo (Sarah Jones), 12kph; Miss Bounty (Clair Hood), 10kph; Oes Ibn Al Qasim (Carole Pearce), 11.5kph; Penhwnllys Samala De Mons (Mandy Yarnold), 10.1kph; Poppy (Faye Mitchell), 12.5kph; Schnapps (Katie Pressler), 12kph; Sf Ambassadors Amir (SallyAnne Filtness), 14.6kph; Snow Hill Leonardo (Charlotte Purkis), 11.3kph Grade 2: Raider (Sandie Heath), 11.3kph; Reggie (Paula Newman), 8.9kph; Truleigh Summer Rain (Carol Rose), 8.9kph Grade 4: Amos Of Litigan (Rebecca Johns), 12kph; Gold Digger II (Amanda Barton),

11.8kph; Little Murphy (Maxine Curtis), 11.8kph Completion: Mickie (Julie Sherlock), 9.8kph; Oscar Lad (Debbie Williams), 12kph 2 eliminations and 1 retired HARDYS RIDE (19/04/2014) 59kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: More Confusion (Heather Whiteley), 13.9kph Grade 2: Ennis (Susan Thomson), 13.9kph Grade 3: Early Election (Stevie Jones), 13.9kph; Emira Bint Letifa (Sally Toye), 11.9kph; Mellow Jazz (Karen Jones), 12.4kph Completion: C S Corinthian (Claire Richards), 12.4kph 49kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Traemar Narnia (Laura Short), 14kph Grade 2: Aa Talika (Judy Holloway), 13.4kph; Broadreed Sebastian (Sarah King), 12.8kph; Julio (Robert Phillpotts), 13.9kph Grade 3: Broadreed Silver Mist (Nicola Berry), 12.8kph 29kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: H S Exile (Judith Baynes), 12kph; Samsara Kabir (Tony Griffin), 13.9kph Grade 2: Aden Silver Moonlight (Janthea Newman), 12.7kph; Desert Thorn (Fiona Faulkner), 12kph; Majestic Omar (Barbara Coombs), 11.7kph; Nooral Noufous (Nicki Smith), 14.7kph; Solomons Ikey (Trish Griffin), 13.9kph Grade 3: Astral Mystique (Jan Prettejohn), 13.3kph; Mountedgcumbe Maestro (Charis Denham), Grade 4: Ca Diaskar (Sharon Petruv), 11.9kph;

Cinderella Peterson (Mark Light), 13.2kph Completion: Joint Venture (Anne-Marie Cleave), 10.4kph; Keen Pleasure (Charles Newman), 12.7kph 2 retired 29kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Flying Artist (Valerie Jones), 10kph; Georgia (Jenny Bath), 10.1kph; Hasaani Sahib (Jane Wild), 12.4kph; Its Me Alfie (Graham Wright), 10.8kph; Meg (Kathryn Westby), 10.1kph; Razzle And Role (Frances Brayford), 9.6kph; Velucius (Juliet Martin), 11.1kph Grade 2: Aktor (Maxine Golledge), 10.4kph; Bob (Judy Gillett), 10.1kph; Bobby Q (Shanti Roos), 11kph; Firyuza (Annette Hansford), 10.7kph; Peppen’s Gold (Harry De Greeff), 10.8kph; Trowan Duchess (Georgina Child), 9.9kph; Tylands Kumar (Isabel Lee-Elliott), 11.9kph; Venus (Carol Sobucinska), 10.1kph Grade 3: Al Tinnin (Abigail Julier), 11.9kph; Bellindene Magnum (Frances Hall), 9.9kph; Perfect Sky (Mark De Greeff), 10.8kph; Sateer (Geraldine White), 10.7kph; Thunder Storm (Nesta Oliver), 9.8kph Grade 4: Hs Cicero (Lesley Kennedy), 10.4kph; Trowan Max (Elizabeth Child), 9.9kph Completion: Bonnie Sonata (Caroline Bennetts), 13.2kph; Diving Belle (Amanda Tovey), 15kph; Kalitim (Della Short), 9.9kph; Sas I Feel Flirty (Denise Nancarrow), 12.3kph; Vlacq Majid (Gemma Bishop), 12kph; Whifflegig (Nuccia Lipscombe), 12.4kp 1 elimination and 1 retired

KEY DATES 2014 Annual General Meeting 22nd November Daventry Court Hotel, 12 noon (unless otherwise advised) Daventry

Receipt of National Ride Proposal Forms 17th October 24th October

Receipt of Members’ Proposals for AGM In writing to Company Secretary at Stoneleigh Office before 5pm on 26th September

Board of Directors Meetings 18th/19th January 8th March 24th May 19th July 27th September 22nd/23rd November

Ride Fixtures meeting 25th October

Nominations for the Board of Directors In writing to Company Secretary at Stoneleigh Office before 5pm on 26th September Nominations for Unsung Hero, John Yeats Bursary &Young Volunteer of the year awards 31st October Receipt of FEI & Major Ride Proposals 12th September

Volunteers Conference (For Groups, Ride Organisers, Health & Safety South – 1st February Representatives & Technical Stewards) North – 15th February Groups Meeting - 25th October

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