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Strangles Outbreak Equine Dental checks Equine Assisted Therapy Equine seminar

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2017 NSW Dressage Squad announced Dressage NSW in partnership with Equestrian NSW is pleased to announce the 2017 NSW Dressage Squad.

The Selection Criteria and High Performance Program is a new format that was initiated in 2016.

The aim of the Dressage NSW High Performance Program, funded and delivered jointly by Dressage NSW and Equestrian NSW, is to provide coaching, mentoring and support for NSW riders who are genuinely committed to progressing onto the Equestrian Australia National Squads and ultimately, to representing Australia at international level.

ENSW will be conducting five squad clinics during 2017.

Brett Parbery on Lorenso at the In addition, DNSW will invite Squad riders 2016 Sydney CDI event. to participate in a clinic with FEI 5*Judge Photo : Franz Venhaus Peter Holler from Germany.

The squads will comprise of the most consistent, high performing combinations at major events, that is, CDI’s/State/National Championships.

Performance of squad members will be tracked throughout the competition season and announcements/changes to the squad may occur throughout the year, allowing for new combinations to be placed on a “watch list�.

To be considered for the High Performance Squad, combinations must have reached Big Tour (Grand Prix and Inter 11) and to be considered for the Dressage Development Squad combinations must be competing from Medium to Medium Tour and be considered by the squad sub-committee to have the potential to reach Grand Prix.

Only scores obtained at the following events in 2016 will be considered for inclusion on the squad: Sydney CDI, Australian Dressage Championships, NSW Dressage Championships, Boneo Classic, Brisbane CDI, PSI Dressage and Jumping with the Stars, and the Victorian Dressage Festival.

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How Equine Assisted Therapy helps with anxiety?

Anxiety can be a debilitating condition that can seriously restrict life and make simple things like leaving the house or getting to work or school difficult.

Having anxiety may mean that you feel angry and lash out at others, or that you feel scared or ashamed and withdraw from any social contact or support or that you turn to drugs or alcohol to try to relax and calm down.

You may often feel overwhelmed and misunderstood.

There are different types of anxiety, however, some general signs and symptoms of anxiety include: Feeling anxious or concerned most of the time Catastrophizing- always fearing the worst will happen Feeling overwhelmed - by sudden feelings of panic and anxiety Obsessive thinking- having recurring thoughts that make it difficult to calm down Avoiding situations - people or places that cause anxiety Physical symptoms - like a racing heart, panic attacks, tightness in the chest, fast breathing, restlessness, feeling tense and wound up.

Equine Assisted Therapy provides an opportunity for you to talk to a mental health professional and be outside in nature with horses, this is one of the most effective ways to treat anxiety.

You have an opportunity to talk about your

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Horses are experts at reading body language and perceiving human emotions and, therefore, respond to each of us as unique individuals.

experience and feel supported in a nonjudgemental way, the mental health professional will also provide you with different tools to help deal with your anxiety.

One of these tools may be to learn how to breath deep, become present and relax your energy, this is really important for your anxiety and also for your connection and safety around the horses.

Horses are naturally present to their environment. They are aware of who is around them and how that person is feeling and they will respond to situations and people straight away. So if you are uptight and anx-

ious the horse will respond to that - generally by moving away from you.

They aren’t rejecting you, they are just moving to a place where they feel safe and comfortable - this is a horse’s first priority.

You then have the opportunity to work on ways to reduce your anxiety and build a connection with the horse. Relating with the horses and practicing reducing your anxiety around the horses helps make the techniques more effective in your everyday life. Horses are non-judgemental and curious and they provide a sense of being heard and understood.

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Is your pasture poisoning your horse?

By MALCOLM GREEN It seems a bizarre notion that grass could be bad for horses but amazingly it is true.

There are two types of pasture that may cause problems.

The first is really rich ryegrass and clover.

That is great for dairy cows but can cause a lot of problems for our horses.

The second problem is grasses that contain a lot of calcium oxalate.

In NSW and Queensland this mostly means setaria, green panic, kikuyu and buffel – all imported tropical species.

The conventional wisdom is that oxalates prevent the proper absorption of calcium leading to a demineralising and enlargement of the bones that shows most prominently in the face and is often known as Big Head.

This name is unfortunate because the Big Head symptom is only the extreme end game and it may not even occur in older horses.

The real issues are lameness, short stepping gaits, difficult and sometimes aggressive behavior and substantial weakening of bones all over the body.

For a long time the solution has been to add lots of calcium to the diet to correct the deficiency. Even then supplement and feed manufacturers only claim that recovery will occur in 9-12 months.

Of course over that time frame most Australian pastures have dried out and the oxalate levels have dropped naturally.

So evidence that this approach actually

While lush green pastures in Australia may keep your horses lovely and fat, their may be underlying issues created by these lovely green pastures affecting your horses wellbeing.

works is weak.

When Malcolm Green of EquiFeast was invited in from the UK to look at this problem he did something that seemed completely barmy – he took away all the supplementary calcium, phosphorus and magnesium.

Instead he supplied chelated calcium - a form that seems to have a positive influence on all sorts of cellular processes without actually providing calcium for use in bones and other cells.

All the trial horses recovered in a few weeks.

Behavior improved, lameness went away and bones normalised (except for one very old mare).

Most interestingly the horses started to excrete calcium in their urine – clearly they

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The trials included sophisticated hormone measurements that involve human hospital laboratories in Sydney and Melbourne.

These also showed a normalisation of calcium metabolism.

So if you have horses with shifting lameness, a difficult demeanor or a less than free flowing stride you probably need to find out more.

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Regular dental checks can avoid problems

By SAMANTHA GUNTER, AEDP Regularly, people will discuss their horse’s dental needs with me and they mention their two-year-old or three-year-old and ask when they should start to see the dentist. Like almost everything in the horse world, the sooner something starts being done correctly, the fewer problems can expected later down the track.

This is especially true when it comes to your horse’s mouth. Not only can appropriate dental treatment significantly lengthen the life of your horse, but it can also save you money in feed bills, vet costs and frustrating behavioural issues.

The young horse experiences a lot of dental changes before their sixth birthday. This is why if you have a young horse, your dentist will recommend they be seen every six months from the age of two years.

If something starts to go wrong during these formative years, it can affect the rest of your horse’s life. Here’s an outline of what’s going on in your baby’s mouth.

The first reason is that, like us, horses have baby teeth that serve them for a few years then fall out and get replaced by permanents. Nature usually takes care of this process fairly effectively- however problems can arise.

Problem 1: Deciduous teeth can be retained, forcing the permanents to come through displaced. This can cause feed to pack, infection to fester and periodontal disease to follow.

Problem 2: As the deciduous teeth loosen, feed can pack underneath them, causing infection and the start of periodontal disease.

A bad smell is often a good indication of this.

Problem 3: Cap shedding can be painful for horses. They can stop eating, have a bad temper and can be unpredictable under saddle due to the unprecedented pain.

A competent, qualified dentist can pull loose caps easily and without sedation, avoiding the above problems.

The second reason young horses require more regular dental is due to the faster eruption of their teeth. As is discussed in other articles of mine, horse teeth erupt throughout their life, creating sharp points. A young horse’s teeth erupt faster than an older horse and therefore the teeth become sharper much more quickly.

The third and final reason is because young horses are usually in training. They are being broken in and learning new things.

Doing all of this with a painful mouth will not make the new experiences very pleasant and it isn’t really fair. While an older, more experienced horse might be able to work

with large lacerations inside their cheeks, young horses aren’t as stoic most of the time.

I hope this has answered some questions in regards to your young horse! If you get on to dental problems early, it will save you money, time and frustrations in the future!

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Strangles outbreak - take precautions

By DAVID LOVELL BSVS

Symptoms of strangles include: Temperature, loss of appetite, swelling of the lymph nodes (glands) under the jaw, thick and yellow nasal discharge perature) and loss of appetite.

The horse may have difficulty swallowing. This is followed by swelling of the lymph nodes (glands) under the jaw and in the throat and the horse may hold his head low with his nose poked forwards to relieve discomfort and to aid respiration.

There is usually a thin watery nasal discharge that soon becomes thick and yellow.

One or more abscesses form in the inflamed lymph nodes.

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treat horses with a course of antibiotics from the very first sign of infection, before abscesses start developing.

This may prevent the disease from manifesting but may also prevent them from producing a useful immunity, so they may develop signs in a ‘second wave’. As this discussion would suggest, there is considerable controversy and debate as to the use of antibiotics in cases of strangles.

Our policy at The Horse Hospital is that horses with acute strangles, particularly if they have a temperature, should be treated very aggressively with antibiotics.

We believe the possible risks of not “suppressing” the disease outweigh the supposed benefits of allowing it to run its course.

Yes, it may delay the resolution of the abscesses but, we believe, it also gains valuable time for the body’s own natural defense systems to gear up to fight the infection.

Some cases form such large abscesses that they are in danger of suffocation, (hence the term “Strangles”), and then intensive antibiotic and anti-inflammatory treatment is essential.

In extreme cases, an emergency tracheotomy tube may have to be inserted in the horse’s windpipe to maintain oxygen supply.

Recommended treatments include application of hot towels to the swollen glands to encourage abscesses to burst or to grow to a size and maturity that allows them to be safely and successfully lanced. Once open, the abscess cavities should be flushed with dilute povidoneiodine solutions and allowed to heal naturally.

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the outside or into the back of the throat and discharge thick yellow pus. Horses usually recover fully after natural rupture of the abscesses. You should seek veterinary help without delay. He/she will help confirm the diagnosis by clinical examination and the collection of swab samples for laboratory investigation and will help you with appropriate treatment and management.

Strangles can occur in horses of any age but younger horses are more likely to become infected.

The disease can really be a problem in young horses congregated together on breeding farms.

After infection, most horses are immune to re-infection for several years. Old or debilitated horses are at increased risk of infection or re-infection.

The bacteria that cause strangles are very susceptible to certain antibiotics including penicillin but there is considerable disagreement if or when antibiotic treatment should be given.

The problem is that when abscesses form they produce a dense fibrous capsule that means that the antibiotics circulating in the bloodstream have difficulty in reaching and killing the infecting organisms.

Some believe that this tends to delay resolution of the infection and there is an increased risk of infection spreading throughout the horse’s body (miliary or ‘bastard’ strangles), which is often a terminal condition.

Many clinicians that have experienced strangles outbreaks prefer to let the disease take its natural course, infecting and immunizing most horses, hopefully to earliest resolution.

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I thought it timely that in light of the recent devastating outbreak of strangles in some Brisbane racing stables, that we review the disease.

Strangles is no longer a modifiable disease in Queensland, however it is extremely contagious and as soon as word of mouth reports a property, it may as well be quarantined.

The Racing and Betting Act, in order to protect the enormous racing industry, empowers Racing Queensland to impose strict quarantine on any infected premise, and this automatically shuts down the trainer’s livelihood, so the impact is enormous.

The incidence of strangles, on breeding farms, has decreased significantly over recent years and a degree of complacency has set in.

Strangles is an infection caused by bacteria called Streptococcus equi. It is highly contagious and the infection can be spread by horse-to-horse contact or by humans, tack, drinking troughs and other environmental factors.

The characteristic signs include sudden onset of fever (high tem-

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It is most important to understand the highly infectious nature of this organism and to all that can be done to isolate cases and to prevent further spread to other horses, both on and off the immediate premises.

Your veterinarian will help you set up a management protocol appropriate to your own location and circumstances.

Vaccines against strangles are available but are not 100% effective.

Prevention of the disease or its spread therefore depends upon good management.

New horses should be isolated for tow to three weeks and their temperatures checked regularly.

Any horse which shows suspicious signs of illness (high temperature, nasal discharge, difficulty in swallowing, swollen throat or glands) should be isolated until strangles is confirmed or ruled out by veterinary examinations and laboratory investigations.

Any horse which has strangles should be immediately isolated from all other horses. It should have its own water and feed mangers, grooming kit and tack and no equipment used for the affected horse should be allowed near other horses.

One person should look after the affected horse(s) and avoid contact with all other horses.

All equipment, stables, fences, trailers, etc. should be thoroughly disinfected using a strong disinfectant.

Once fully recovered, the affected horse can be turned out again.

We believe that vaccination, although not completely effective, should still be highly recommended.

The initial course of vaccinations requires three injections at two weekly intervals, thereafter, an annual booster. Horses at higher risk may be given additional boosters.

This will establish some base level resistance to the disease and is well worthwhile, as once again, the consequences of allowing the disease to run rampant through a group of susceptible horses can be devastating.

Unfortunately, some horses become symptomless carriers of Streptococcus equi, most commonly in their guttural pouches, and can infect horses intermittently although showing no signs of infection themselves.

This is probably the most important cause of infection recurring

Vaccines against strangles are available but are not 100% effective. Any horse which shows suspicious signs of illness should be isolated until strangles is ruled out by vet. at intervals of several months, after apparent clearance.

Testing for “non clinical” carriers can be done by the collection of deep nasopharyngeal swab and guttural pouch wash samples for laboratory investigations.

Strangles can take an unusual course with abscesses forming deep in the body.

This is often termed ‘bastard strangles’ and can be very difficult to treat successfully.

Affected horses may show signs of colic or abscesses might discharge from many internal sites.

Cases lose weight and often require euthanasia on humane grounds with colic, respiratory distress or other complicating illnesses associated with multifocal organ damage.

Occasionally a horse becomes a symptomless carrier and this has been discussed above.

Often these carriers only spread the infection when they are stressed e.g. at the time of foaling or after transportation or handling for farriery or routine worming or vaccination.

Unless they can be successfully treated by guttural pouch medication, it is difficult to know how these animals are best managed as they are a serious risk of infection to other horses.

This is something else that should be discussed with your veterinarian.

Strangles is rarely fatal but deaths can occur, particularly in younger horses.

Occasionally a horse that recovers from strangles will develop a condition known as purpura hemorrhagica.

This is due to an unusual immune reaction to the streptococcal bacteria and results in widespread damage to blood vessels, resulting in swellings of the legs and head and bruiselike patches in the mouth.

Your veterinarian should be called immediately if you suspect this life-threatening condition.

Zoetis, the pharmaceutical com-

pany that now manufactures the vaccine, have cleverly produced a “two in one” vaccine that contains both tetanus and strangles antigens.

The price for the combined vaccine is very similar to the tetanus only. Psychologically, the general horse owners seem very willing to vaccinate for tetanus, yet less so for strangles.

The “two in one” vaccine makes this easier to accept as the price is the same.

The combined vaccine has been around for many years now, and I believe that this combination has been one of the reasons the disease incidence has reduced because of a general “Herd Immunity” in the horse population.

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One of their very popular tours is the Trail of the Lipizzaners being conducted in August/September.

Join them on this unique tour where you will take in the beauty of former eastern European countries, the Adriatic coastline and classical Vienna, see the worldrenowned Lipizzaners, the spectacular scenery from the Danube to the Adriatic Coast, the mountain pastures in Piber and enjoy frontrow seats in the VIP Box of the Spanish Riding School in Vienna for a gala performance.

If you love horses and have always wanted to see some of the beauty of Europe, this tour is for you.

It highlights one of the world’s most famous horse breeds.

Whilst the focus is on the beautiful Lipizzaner stallions, tour participants will get to enjoy beautiful scenery in the Alps, traditional European cuisine and head off the

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Visits will be made to the stud in Lipica - from where the horses get their name, as well as the current Austrian Federal Stud in Piber.

Also visit the young stallions high up in their mountain pastures before their colourful parade down the mountain to the church at Maria Lankowitz where they will be blessed by the local priest.

Then it's another two kms to the centre of the village of Koeflach where all the stallions are presented before being taken to their winter stables.

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Electrolytes and the need to replace them

By ANTOINETTE FOSTER Equine Nutritional Therapist, Medical Herbalist and Product Formulator Š2016

Replacing electrolytes lost through sweating is crucial to ensuring good health in horses.

equilibrium. About 95% of the sodium which leaves the body is excreted in the urine) .

ElectroPlus also contains the herb Uva Ursi which is used because of its urinary antiseptic action, diuretic action and astringent.

Because the leaves are the only part of the plant used, this herb can cause discolouration of the urine.

Vitamin C is also used in the ElectroPlus for its enormous benefits. Although horses synthesise vitamin C, they do not synthesise enough and therefore when undergoing enormous stress require high levels.

This speeds wound healing, gives tensile strength to connective tissue, helps activate many enzymes, speeds formation of new

proteins, detoxifies substances from destroyed cells, helps prevent haemorrhage, increases urine production, a lack of vitamin C can lead to damage to muscle, capillaries, leucocytes, capillaries, erythrocytes, platelets, calcium content in the blood, liver, pancreas, spleen, adrenals, gastrointestinal tract, genitourinary tract and endocrine system).

Dr. Schussler's analysis of the inorganic mineral ash that remains after the human or animal body is burnt revealed that it is primarily made up of 12 mineral salts: and that therefore these minerals must play a vital role in both the physical integrity and proper functioning of the organism as a whole. Â Continued page 15

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Every time your horse sweats, it loses electrolytes whihc are crucial to maintaining good health.

The main electrolytes are sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium, chloride and phosphorus. Minor electrolytes are iron, copper, zinc, cobalt, selenium, sulphur and iodine which are required in trace amounts.

One litre of sweat contains approximately 10 gm of salt (8 gms of sodium Chloride and 2 grams of potassium chloride).

ElectroPlus acts as a preventative from electrolyte imbalances because it is a buffered acid/alkaline neutraliser, electrolyte and mild diuretic formula.

ElectroPlus contains ten tissue salts they are listed below: each tissue salt has a key role to play, some of these are indicated: calcium phosphate ( cell builder), calcium sulphate (suppuration remover), calcium fluoride (tissue strengthener), potassium phosphate (nerve power activator), potassium sulphate (cell oxygenator), potassium chloride (congestion remover), sodium sulphate (problem fluid remover), iron phosphate (inflammation remover), magnesium phosphate (neuromuscular coordinator) , sodium phosphate (metabolic acid remover) with the inclusion of zinc sulphate (insulin utilisation, sexual maturation, sperm function, RNA production, retina function, white blood cell function, alkaline phosphatase utilisation and liver function).

Hi-Form E also contains sodium chloride (a major component of the cations of the extra cellular fluid and will regulate the acid-base

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Minerals and salts target different organs From page 14

Further investigation predictably revealed that the different organs and parts of the body were made up of different minerals, and/or different apportionments of those minerals.

He therefore concluded that those different minerals and/or different apportionments were vital for both the integrity and functioning of those individual organs and parts.

In 1938, Dr. Maurice Blackmore (1906-1978), an Australian Naturopathic Physician, devised a method that retained the symptomatology of Schussler, but employed small pharmacological doses of mineral substance (ranging from 4mg in the case of calcium fluoride, to 260mg in the case of sodium phosphate).

In 1988, Hi-Form Equine began developing formulas for use in equines using these tissue salts as part of their formulation. Each tissue salt used in Hi-Form's formulations are used for a specific purpose.

Most commercial electrolyte formulas contain industrial or technical grade minerals/ salts which are very poorly absorbed by the equine.

These formulas supply very high levels of these various salts at the expense of the animal.

An outline of the possibilities that can arise as a result of prescribing minerals in large therapeutic doses, or in the wrong form is as follows: A deficiency may be temporarily corrected or balanced but not maintained in the longer term.

A mineral deficiency may be corrected at the expense of a new mineral deficiency.

In Performance horses Cause of fatigue is a reduction in energy stores of glucose which forces the horse to slow down and use free fatty acids.

Body strengthening is a vital part of the training program, but the basic problem with body strengthening is the recovery time necessary to achieve biological response and improvement.

Short training periods with a gradual

Maintaining a balanced diet which includes electrolyte supplement will be beneficial for performance horses and those which sweat profusely, especially in summer.

increase in workload is an excellent guideline.

Bone responses are increased by training stress such as remodelling and thickening and increased strength. 'a chain is only as good as its weakest link' There are many factors that effect training: external, such as high winds, lightening, heat and internal, such as injury/infection, the horse's reaction to fight or to flee.

Extreme stress can cause a series of uncontrolled reactions such as increased heart rate, blood pressure, sweating and perspiration, smooth muscle contracting of the digestive system and increased hormone levels.

The immune system can be affected by a short period of intense exercise.

It is important to control the stress levels placed on the horse.

Physical exercise is external stress and it is essential to increase stress in small amounts so the horse can cope with and adjust to stress levels.

There is a catch 22 scenario though and that is your horse's body must undergo stress to develop and increase his/her ability to perform. As your horse becomes fitter the range in which you can work safely becomes smaller, this means enough stress to get a training effect and too much which will damage the horse.

As a horse reaches maximum fitness levels it

becomes extremely difficult to further improve the horse without damaging him/her.

Progressive heart rate testing is a safe reliable method of measuring your horses' fitness level.

A well-balanced diet, a good daily supplement and an electrolyte such as ElectroPlus is an excellent way to manage high performance horses or horses that tend to sweat profusely.

The ElectroPlus is also now available in vetpacks. Please contact us for free advice on balancing your feed ration during the summer months.

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New trails ready for Kilkivan Great Horse Ride Participants in the 2017 Kilkivan Great Horse Ride will be able to choose from five trails this year, with two new options leaving Kilkivan on Saturday, April 1.

The convenience of starting and finishing at the Kilkivan Showgrounds regularly attracts big numbers to those trails, and organizers expect the new full day Kurandah Trail to be popular.

Great views over varied scenery bordered by Kurandah Creek will reward riders - who will need to have fit, and perhaps shod, mounts to ensure completion.

The short, post-lunch Cave Hill Trail (also starting at the showgrounds) allows young riders/older horses (plus others) to get a Grand-Parade-of-Horses experience without having to spend more than three hours on the trail.

For the second consecutive year, a two-day ride is being offered.

The Bongmiller - Hanging Rock Trail starts at Woolooga Saleyards and overnights at Widgee Showgrounds, then incorporates the single-day option of the Thornside-toKilkivan route so popular over the last three decades of the event.

The Oakview Carriage Trail will start from

Horses and riders of all descriptions will be taking part in the Grand Parade of Horses, a feature of the annual Kilkivan Great Horse Ride.

There’s no sight quite like it - the Grand Parade of Horse through Kilkivan which is part of Kilkivan Great Horse Ride held in April.

Kilkivan and drop in on Wide Bay Creek a few times as it covers areas to the east of Kilkivan.

President of Kilkivan Great Horse Ride, Dave Golding said that his committee is especially grateful to the landowners who allow the use of their properties for the trails.

"This is what makes our event so special," he said.

"Access to often beautiful paddocks is otherwise unavailable, so 2017 is again a chance to see new vistas, even if you've been participating for years!"

But non-riders have again got plenty to draw them to Kilkivan for its big annual weekend.

There are new elements in the family-friendly Great Horse Ride program at both the Showgrounds and in the street program, as well as the features that worked so well last year - the free campfire concert, the free petting zoo and pony rides, and lots of demonstrations and activities.

And regardless of whether you bring a horse or not, the camping at the Kilkivan Showgrounds is free for the 2017 Great

History and horses come together fora big weekend in Kilkivan in April.

Horse Ride weekend. Keep watching the KGHR Facebook page and website at www.kilkivan greathorseride.com.au for updates!

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Tips for the show ring When it comes to presenting your horse for a show, you have to take everything into consideration.

The ultimate goal when it comes to showing a horse is gaining the attention of the judge.

On arrival at the show, unrug your horse and give it a good brush.

Clean hooves with a hoof pick and brush clean, apply hoof black and spray with hair spray to seal and shine.

Socks mush be cleaned and whitened with chalk or white cover cream.

Highlight legs with Ravens oil, makeup or oil depending on leg colour. Once the legs have been completed fully, you can then move onto your horse’s tail.

The top of the tail may be braided or pulled - if pulled the side may need a final tidy up with razor.

The false tail needs to be positioned, securely fastened and trimmed to correct length. Then most importantly a spray with a shine spray and final brush.

You then need to move onto your checkers and shark’s teeth. Grab a water spray, a small round brush and a cut nit comb or checker comb.

With your comb draw a line in the middle of the horse’s back so that it lines up with the top of the tail.

Draw another line underneath the middle line so you know how long the checkers should be. Then start drawing your checkers on your horse lining them up with a base line each time.

Your shark’s teeth should start right from the flank on the horse and all it consists of is drawing crosses on the side of your horse.

When you have finished the checkers and shark’s teeth you move onto the make-up.

Black chalk or black cream makeup is applied around the eyes and muzzle.

The blended with a clean cloth or baby wipe to achieve the desired effect. and finally apply Vaseline or gloss makeup to add shine to your finished makeup.

Plaiting the mane To get the best results the mane should be thoroughly washed and conditioned and the mane pulled to about 8cm long and still damp. ( Keep mane damp with spray bottle) Step 1. Divide into sections 3.5 cm apart, hold back the rest of the mane with a comb or clip and plait right down to the end and secure with a rubber band.

Step2. Using a darning needle and cotton the same colour as the mane sew into the end of the mane then fold the plait in half then in half again and sew through plait to secure Step 3. When all plaits are finished and securely sewn give a final spray with hair spray and put on a clean satin lined hood or skinny hood to protect plaits and keep them neat and clean ready for the show.

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Commit to a relationship with your horse

By TANJA KRAUS Is the honeymoon over ?

Seems like an unusual topic for a horsemanship newsletter but I often compare our relationship with our horses, to our relationships with our partners.

When we first begin our relationship with our partners, it typically starts with a 'dating' phase.

We go out, get to know each other, enjoy each others company, and learn how to communicate with each other - discover our likes and dislikes.

As we become more comfortable with each other, we become more relaxed - instead of one person picking the other up to go out on a date, the date may begin at home, and as we go further along (all being well) and we become a 'serious couple' we start spending nights at each others places and it continues on.

All the way through this initial phase, each person is taking into consideration the other how they are feeling, what they like and dislike, and how to communicate.

With horses, we kind of start out the same - we spend time learning about the horse, spending time with him, figuring out what he likes and dislikes, how he best understands what we are trying to ask him to do.

Then at some point, we often begin to care more for 'our agenda' and less for 'what the horse wants' and then it turns into a one way street.

I understand that some people have horses and they are not interested in a 'relationship' with the horse - they are in it for their agenda, and their agenda alone.

Building a relationship with your horse takes time and commitment.

I am not one of those people.

I like spending time with my horses just hanging out in the yards or paddocks.

I like playing at liberty, I like spending time on the ground with them, and of course I like riding them but I feel I would be missing out on so much of the experience of having horses in my life, if all I wanted to do was head to the paddock and ride each time.

That would be which is very much about me and not so much about him.

Now to clarify, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not saying that If I go to the paddock to ride, that I will change my mind if I feel like the horse doesn't want to be ridden.

What I am saying is that I will spend time connecting with him, touching base and then ride.

Just like in a human relationship, it takes thought and effort to maintain.

Date nights, time away together - after a few years these are not so much 'getting to know you' anymore, as much as they are 'I enjoy spending time with you'.

Often with our horses we are so time poor,

coupled with being focussed on our agenda 'I must ride you today' that we don't take into consideration the horse.

The horse has his herd, his paddock, where he spends over 90% of his time and then we pull him out take him away and ride him.

How does that promote the horse enjoying your company ?

How is that having a relationship?

I often hear people complain about ground work - 'its boring', 'I just want to get on and ride' and I feel like 'wow, you are missing out on such a great experience with your horse!'

Our ground work can be like our 'courtship'.

We spend time getting to know him and communicating with him.

We keep the communication open and continue to build a dialogue that we both understand.

We help him feel good by taking the time to stretch him, warm his muscles up, find any sore spots or tension, we help him develop muscle and strength before adding the weight of the rider.

These are just a few of many benefits of ground work, but you just want to ride him, right ?

I spend time with my horses so I can learn their body language - it really is a dialogue between us, and the more time I spend with my horses, the better I can understand what they are trying to say ( I often joke about how Cooper and I a like an old married couple, because we understand each other so well).

Liberty and just spending down time with my horses all allows me to enjoy them and them me.

What do your horses see when they see you - a 'rider' or a partner ?

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RIDING PONY Queensland

What’s happening

Introducing Young Judges Competitions 10 – 13 yrs and 14 – 17 yrs at the following shows

RIDING PONY JUNIOR JUDGING The Queensland Riding Pony Committee will be introducing Junior Judging into their programs in 2017.

The Riding Pony Stud Book Society (RPSBS) Qld Young Judges Scheme is a new trial scheme that aims to increase our young members' sportsmanship, knowledge of the Riding Pony breed and their involvement in the RPSBS Society.

RPSBS Young Judges Classes will be run for two age groups. Young Judges 10 and under 14 yrs and Young Judges 14 and under 18 yrs.

In 2017 four shows will host qualifier Young Judges classes. These shows include Toowoomba Royal, Northern NSW SHC Hack Championships, RPSBS State Show and Brisbane Royal plus a final to be held at RPSBS Qld Champion of Champions Show In September at Park Ridge. Young Judges who enter competitions at these shows will receive an emailed Young Judges Information Package from RPSBS Qld Development Committee to give them information on the event and how it will be conducted.

The RPSBS Qld Development Committee is aiming to plan more youth development opportunities that may include training days and seminars, but these are still in the planning process. For further information contact Eleanor Gerry Phone: 0409 710 953 or email: eandtgerry@gmail.com

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What’s happening PRARG'S SADDLERY MARKET PRARGS new and used saddlery market will be held on saturday 15th April at their Club Grounds, Cnr. Olson & Teviot Roads, North Maclean. Clubs and individuals are invited to gather gear, riding apparel and other 'horsey' items to sell or swap in a market type atmosphere. Trade displays welcome. A perfect way to raise money for your respective groups or yourselves. Sell as an individual or as a group. Refreshments available Vendors to be in position by 7am and to stay until 11.30am or unless sold out BOOKING FEE - $15 PER SITE. For Further information contact Lorraine 0408 715 758 or Chris 0456 597 967 or prarginc81@bigpond.com

TERRANORA LAKES EQUESTRIAN CLUB

Northern NSW Show Horse Assoc

Hack Championships 25th - 28th May

Lismore Showgrounds Children's Day, Riding Pony Feature Show, Shetlands, Show Hacks, Riders, Show Hunters, Working Hunters

Grand National Qualifier

The Terranora Lakes Equestrian Club is located in the Bilambil Valley on the NSW QLD Border.

A great little club that’s offers agistment , training days, clinic, shows and dressage days.

They have lots of events all ready planned for 2017 including Twighlight Dressage - Saturday 18 February, Training Day - Sunday 5 March, T-Shirt Hack Show, Sporting & Dressage Day - Sunday 26 March, Hack show and Dressage day Easter Monday 17 April, Hack show and Dressage day - Monday 12 June and School Holiday Clinic for the July School Holidays.

For further information contact Paula 0413 733 294

PRARG'S NEW & USED SADDLERY MARKET SATURDAY - 15th April Cnr. Olson & Teviot Roads, North Maclean BOOKING FEE - $15 PER SITE Enquiries - Lorraine 0408 715 758 A/H/or Chris - 0456 597 967 or prarginc81@bigpond.com

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Show Secretary - Di McMahon 0413474074 President - Shellie Smyth 0409 173 497 Secretary - Tanya Stuart 0439 547 985

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A great little club that’s offers agistment , training days, clinic, shows and dressage days.

Facilities include: - Grass Dressage Arena - Grass Showjumping Arena - Cross Country Jumps - Show Arena - Wash Bays - Day Yards - Sand lunging Arena

UP COMING EVENTS * Twighlight Dressage - Saturday 18 February * Training Day - Sunday 5 March * T-Shirt Hack Show, Sporting & Dressage Day - Sunday 26 March * Hack show and Dressage Day - Easter Monday 17 April * Hack Show and Dressage Day - Monday 12 June * School Holiday Clinic - July ( date TBC)

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Prestigious sale features young Stock Horses The Fountain of Youth Sale will be held in conjunction with the Australian Stock Horse Society (ASHS) National Show from March 3rd to 11th at the The Australian Equine and Livestock Events Centre in Tamworth.

The sale will feature 61 Registered Led Australian Stock Horses with a parade to be held on Saturday afternoon, allowing opportunity for prospective purchasers to re-watch the parade livestream and inspect sale lots.

Horse enthusiasts from across the country are welcome to attend as a vendor or purchaser and/or enjoy the show as a competitor, volunteer or spectator.

The Fountain of Youth Horse Sale offers some of the best young Australian Stock Horse bloodlines available.

The bloodlines of many sale lots trace back to Heritage Australian Stock Horses and are sired by some of the most sort after and highly respected Australian Stock Horse sires, including: Binnia Impressive Destiny, Bryjen Fort Talon, Coolum Epic - HSH, Haydon Orbital - HSH, Palmers NavahoHSH, Glen Lee Rivoli Mytech - HSH, Willdraft Jet and others.

Many pedigrees carry highly successful ancestors, including the following Foundation and Impact horses: Abbey Acres Destiny, Adios Reflect, Blue Moon Mystic, Docs Freckles Oak, Elliotts Creek Cadet, Hazelwood Conman, Lindsay, Rivoli Ray, Scrumlo Victory Star and others.

The sale offers a chance to secure a quality performance horse for the future.

The Australian Stock Horse Society is excited to again partner with the selling agents, Landmark, in continuing to build this prestigious young horse sale and offer exclusive competitions and $10,000 cash incentives for horses purchased at this Sale.

The sale offers only Registered Australian Stock Horses with the transfer guaranteed to Financial Members of the Australian Stock Horse Society.

Free membership is available to new members who purchase a horse and special event entry discounts to bring a sale horse back to compete at future Australian Stock Horse National Shows are also available.

Many past Fountain of Youth sale horses have had a successful performance career

Some of Australia’s most promising young Stock Horses will be up for sale at the Fountain of Youth Sale which will be held in conjunction with the Australian Stock Horse Society National Show from March 3rd to 11th in Tamworth. Photo: Julie Wilson Photography

and this years’ sale provides an opportunity for people to purchase a quality performance bred horse.

The Australian Stock Horse Journal has recently featured a number of these successful past sale horses who have won at Royals, State Shows, National Championships and used to a variety of disciplines such as campdrafting, polocrosse and showing to name a few.

The success of the sale is continually growing with sale averages being consistent and top priced horses achieving a good result.

Come along and watch the action on Sunday March 5 to support the 2017 Fountain of Youth sale.

Additional information can be obtained from the Australian Stock Horse Society on 02

6545 1122 or the selling agents: Landmark Office – 02 67 655 211.

To celebrate the versatility and superior performance of the Australian Stock Horse breed, the public are invited to the ASH National Show and Fountain of Youth National Led Yearling and 2yr old Sale.

The Gala Night will be held on Saturday, 4th March once again after it received raving reviews last year.

It is a feature spectacular for the National Show and should not be missed and will include performances of the Battle of Beersheba Tribute, Dan Steers from Double Dan Horsemanship performing Extreme Trick Riding, Andrew Thomas’ whipcracking show and Battle of the Sexes Indoor Campdraft.

Sunday, 5th March 2017 - AELEC, Tamworth - NSW

D AUSTRALIAN STOCK HO For further information contact Australian Stock Horse Society on 02 6545 1122 or the Selling agents: Landmark on 02 67 655 211,

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New code to protect inexperienced horse riders NSW Member for Goulburn Pru Goward has welcomed the announcement of a new Code of Practice to help reduce horse-related injuries and fatalities among novice and beginner riders in NSW. Ms Goward said the new Code of Practice is the first of its kind in Australia and is designed to assist employers and workers in the horse industry reduce injuries and meet their workplace safety responsibilities.

Of the 133 fatalities that occurred Australiawide between 2000 and 2014, 18 per cent involved people under the age of 20.

“The Code will help prevent horse-related injuries and fatalities among beginner and inexperienced riders and aims to ensure that the temperament of the horse and the experience of the rider are adequately matched,” Ms Goward said.

“The Code has been developed following extensive consultation with more than 100 responses to calls for comment from key industry groups and individuals.”

“Numerous businesses across the state offer horse-related activities and this Code will provide them with the practical tools they need to ensure they are complying with their obligations and doing everything they can to prevent injuries and fatalities,” “The NSW Government is are committed to improving safety for inexperienced and novice horse riders, such as those participating in pony clubs, at jackaroo and jillaroo schools and trail riding schools,” Ms Goward said.

A new Code of Practice which aims assist employers and workers in the horse industry reduce injuries and meet their workplace safety responsibilities has now come in effect from the beginning of this month.

The Code includes practical tools such as a checklist for riders and a checklist for horses, to evaluate the level and skill of the rider and also to help assess the suitability of the horse for the activity being undertaken.

The Code of Practice follows extensive consultation with stakeholders and individuals.

It came into effect on February 1, 2017. The Code of Practice is available from www.safework.nsw.gov.au

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EquiFest puts equestrian best to the test EquiFest - Australia’s festival of equestrian - will ignite the Hawkesbury Showgrounds from March 30 to April 2.

With competitions from amateur to elite in Showing, Dressage and Show Jumping, combined with a swag of complimentary entertainment, EquiFest is not to be missed.

This event will see the return of the Puissance Wall to Australia, where horse and rider will have to clear a massive 2.33m to claim the Australian record.

With EquiFest ambassadors Brett Parbury, Jess Stalling and Rhys Stones headlining the elite competitions, everyone is invited to come and be a part of Australia’s richest prize pool event.

The program for EquiFest includes: Thursday, March 30 EquiFest will jump in to action with a brand new competition for Australia, the Lady Rider Showjumping Championships.

This event will see the top 30 female riders in Australia tackle the 1.40m course in a two round Grand Prix competition.

In addition to the Lady Rider Showjumping Championships, Thursday will be reserved for the highly anticipated young and novice rider competitions.

See the future faces of the equine industry battle it out in their respective disciplines.

Showing will feature EquiFest child and youth rider classes, which will see the best young riders go head-to-head for Grand National Qualification.

Dressage will also see the best of the novice combinations with official youth competitions from Preliminary to Elementary taking centre stage.

The highlight of the Thursday will be the Young Rider Dressage Masterclass run by some of Australia’s top dressage riders - not to be missed any young budding Dressage rider or enthusiast.

Friday, March 31 Friday sees the EquiFest Grand Prix Showjumping take centre stage.

Riders will have to negotiate the course with heights ranging from 1.40m to 1.50m to take out the $15,000 prize money.

The Trans-Tasman rivalry will begin to heat up as following the EquiFest Grand Prix sees the first Australia vs New Zealand Test Match.

The best from New Zealand will

Some of Australia and New Zealand’s leading equestrians and some up and coming stars will all be in action when EquiFest gets underway at the Hawkesbury Showgrounds in the Hunter Valley.

take on the best from Australia for ultimate bragging rights in the team showjumping spectacular.

Showing continues on Friday with the Galloway Championships and Saddle Pony classes.

Champions being crowned as the best rider and horses in the showing fraternity go head-tohead in the Grand National qualifying events.

Friday will also see all levels of Dressage on show, from Novice to Grand Prix.

The day will culminate with a Show Off Competition - Best of the Best - where top riders will target a specific movement from extended trot to piaffe, pirouette to passage and flying changes to be judged best movement.

Masterclass for Novice, Medium and Small Tour combinations will also be showcased for the next tier of skilled dressage riders to learn from the best in the business.

Finally, the Arabian Showcase will be taking place across Friday and Saturday.

These beautiful horses will strut their stuff in front of the judges in an attempt to be crowned EquiFest Champion.

The costume parade is also a feast for the eyes as these horse adorn traditional attire.

Saturday, April 1 Amateur and Junior rider championships will take place on Saturday along with the Centuria Capitol Hawkesbury Championship featuring some of Australia’s best Grand Prix combinations.

The NSW Mounted Police will

also be putting on a display along with their police band before the Puissace Wall takes place in the heart of the Premier Arena.

The Puissance will see riders attempt heights never before witnessed in Australia as they aim to break the Australian record and win the huge prizemoney on offer.

Showing will culminate with the Saddle Hack and Show Hunter Championships.

This competition will see riders from across Australia and 12 horse and rider combinations from New Zealand go head-tohead as they a judged by a special guest and event organiser Kevin Hansen.

The miniature horses will get their chance to parade themselves in front of the judges and their adoring fans on Saturday and Sunday.

Celebrity Miniature Horse, It’s Crunchtime, will be competing and afterwards will be available for meet and greets and photos.

The Grand Prix Freestyle to Music will also be on display on Saturday as well as a continuation of the Show Off Competition’s Best of the Best.

Official Dressage competitions for Saturday will range from Novice right through to Grand Prix Freestyle as well as the Masterclass for Novice, Medium and Small Tour combinations.

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the inclusion of an action-packed Six-Bar competition.

Watch as riders attack a grid of six jumps, each one higher than the last finishing with a maximum height six bar obstacle.

The winner is decided by the combination that can achieve a clean round.

Sunday, April 2 The Final day of the Showjumping program will finish with a bang as the Young Rider Championships will be held ahead of the Mitavite Sydney Open, boasting a total prize of $40,000 for the winner of this Grand Prix Showjumping event.

For showing, the ANSA (Australian National Saddlehorse Association) Championships will be taking place alongside the Saddle Horse Championship, to wrap up the showing competition program.

Sunday will also see the completion of the Dressage with the highly anticipated Grand Prix Special taking centre stage at the conclusion of the preliminary through to Intermediate classes.

Sunday afternoon will also see a Masterclass featuring Prelim, Medium and Small Tour level riders, a must-see for all dressage enthusiasts.

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Contact: Suzie Bloxsidge-Kennedy Email - info@showringclassifieds.com.au Ph: 0400 558 218 www.showringclassifieds.com.au

Valdemar Lea Price: $ 15,000. Neg 15.0 hh Arabian Chestnut Gelding Sire: Valor Dam: Padron's Leah 2016 Arabian Gelding of the Year. Qualified 2017 Australian Championships. This is a once only opportunity to purchase and own the horse of a lifetime!

Nugget is correct and balanced in conformation and has 3 expressive and forward paces. His canter and ability to properly lengthen in trot are his strong points. He consistently scores in the top 3 horses for excellence in the breed standard at WA A class shows and will easily take a competent youth or adult to high level dressage, showing or Arabian disciplines with much success.

Nugget was competing Prelim/Novice level dressage and training elementary with Karen Fletcher Grieve at the end of 2016. He has jumping ability and would excel at pony club/adult riders or endurance with an interested rider.Nugget is a dream to catch, float, trim, clip, and has minimal feed requirements and good solid feet. Vet Checks welcome. Comes with KN Melodie saddle, MG designs double bridle, work bridle, false tail and all rugs. Price negotiable to the right home, on property trials under guidance only.

Contact: Stacey Cucca Ph: 0428 250 289

Beautiful Chestnut Hack Price: $ 9,000.

15.3 hh Reg: ANSA, SHC registered TB Chestnut Gelding Sire: Seven Figures Dam: Primevall With a heavy heart I offer for my beautiful Freddy up for sale. He is a 15.3hh, 12yo chestnut hack who is no stranger to the show ring having attended countless shows at ag and royal level.

Freddy never comes home without a ribbon and always places in his classes. He has also attended pony club which he took all in his stride.

He attended NSW State Show Riding in 2014 and 2015 placing and holding his own in a competitive line-up of horses.

Freddy is a pleasure to own and ride with the most wonderful work ethic, always trying to please. He is easy to take out and about and is comfortable in the show environment. He requires minimal work down at shows - my warmup is often my first class. He has three lovely paces and a soft snaffle mouth making him a perfect rider class mount.

Freddy's ground manners are impeccable and he has the most beautiful temperament. He is very affectionate and loves attention. Will only to be sold to the very best of homes.

Contact: Elissa Richardson Ph: 0403 454 925 Email: elissamrichardson@gmail.com

Rosegate High Alto Price: $ 18,000.

14.1 7/8 hh Reg: SHC | EA | RPSB Grey Mare Sire: Royalwood Boy Soprano Dam: Blue Simone Ali has had amazing career to date with limited outings. She has exceeded all expectations with her attitude and performance, qualifying for her open at Grand Nationals and Qualifying for EA Nationals where she required minimal work and was only her 7th outing under saddle.

I genuinely believe with further education she will be suitable for a child rider and be a top child's mount.

ESA HOTY 2016 Runner up Small Galloway Champion of Champions GN Qualifier 2016 Champion Small Galloway SA Riding Pony of the year 2015 Supreme Led SA Riding Pony of the year 2016 Supreme Led Young stock Ali is Qualified for 2017 Royals and her Open class for Grand Nationals 2017. Genuine sale due to increasing work commitments and lack of time for my own.

Contact: Kate Halliday Ph: 0409 873 600

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15.1 hh Reg: EA, SHC, ANSA, RP, ARP Bay Gelding Sire: Rothwell Charmed Life Dam: Alhambra Madrigal Mick is a sweet natured horse with a whole lot to offer his new owner. Due to no fault of his own, he has not been shown in 2016, and is now ready to hit the show scene again in 2017. With his elegant front he is sure to catch the judges eye once again.

At the 2015 Top of the Range Show he was awarded, Supreme Led Senior Derivative of the Show. He has also won Champion Hacks at Ag shows.

He would suit a capable teenager or lady rider, that will give him the consistent love and attention he so deserves.

But not suitable for a beginner. Realistically Priced due to owners work commitments and he is wasted in the paddock. Price is negotiable to the best of homes only. All questions can be forwarded to myself (owner) Video Footage Available.

Contact: Katie Brandon Ph: 0468 914 773 Email: tcbrandon@hotmail.com.au

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Kolbeach Honours Price: $ 15,000.

14.0 hh Reg: Riding Pony Bay Gelding YOB: 2004 Sire: Fairley Tempest Dam: Sufton Wild Rose "Kolbeach Honours" aka Harry is a stunning child’s hack, he is a registered Riding Pony, 14hh and 12yo. He can be shown as a large pony or small galloway. He is a true show pony with amazing paces for showing and dressage.

Harry is only being sold as his rider has moved onto a larger mount and he is looking for a new show home. He is a pleasure to handle, catch, shoe and float. Harry easily qualifies for royals and placed at the 2016 Sydney Royal.

Genuine enquiries only please.

Contact: Debbie Stinson Ph: 0427 075 076

EYE CATCHING Price: $ 8,500.

Height: 13.3 ¾ hh Reg Australian Pony X Part Breed Arabian White Mare Sire: Bamborough Siam Dam: Dalakee Dancer Diva has a natural talent for jumping, and has since undergone some valuable training with Rebecca Thomas. She has also attended Brookleigh show jump training days with successful rounds of 65cm.

Most recently having her eventing debut at Gidgegannup 2 where she successfully completed PC65cm. Diva has scope to go higher, with an incredible amount of power and a bold and willing attitude. Nothing phases this pony, she goes straight through water and over anything you point her at.

Diva has also debuted in the Dressage arena showing beautiful presence Diva has also had success in the show ring with her previous owner. She is very eye catching has great conformation With her wonderful trainable nature this powerful pony is awaiting a confident competent teenage rider or small adult. No time wasters, dreamers or beginners, Diva needs a partner as talented as she is.

Contact: Michelle Mob: 0409 294 969 Email: michellecraig567@gmail.com

Koora-llyn Smith Price: $ 11,000. Neg 12.2 hh Grey Gelding Reg: SHC, APSB, RPSB, Australian Saddle Pony, Arabian Pony, Eligible Part Welsh.

Sire: Koora-lyn Tishka Dam: Dovedale Whoopi Small Show Hunter Pony Sadly the time has come to offer this sensational pony to a new child to ride and show, and win with!

He's a super First Ridden pony and prior to a significant change in our lives and our ability to show, he was always Champion at every show, always Top 10 or better at qualifiers, two Grand National appearances.

He's a seasoned pony, suitable to a show home with a young rider ready to step onto a schoolmaster, to learn the ropes.

Some of his achievements include: Best Led Australian Pony Gelding at Brisbane Royal twice 2 x Supreme Led in the same class at Toowoomba Royal Reserve Led RPSB Hunter Pony at Brisbane Royal Champion Led Hunter Toowoomba Royal Champion Novice and Champion Small Hunter Pony Toowoomba Royal First Ridden Pony of the Year at POTY Reserve Ridden Australian Pony at POTY Top 10 Small Hunter Pony - Grand Nationals Contact: Shellie Smyth

Ph: 0409 173 497

LEADING REIN/OPEN PONY Price: $ 10,000. ONO 12.0 hh Reg: Riding Pony, SHC Bay Gelding Sire: Falconhurst Boy Blue Dam: Kelvin Grove Shireen Bordershow Bling - Stunning little pony with that look at me presence. Always bringing home a broad sash. Easily qualifies for Royals and Grand Nationals and was top 10 Leading Rein Pony at Grand Nationals 2015 Sadly he has not been shown for some time as no time or regular rider! He is in light work at the moment with an adult rider a couple of times a week.

Just waiting for a new home and little rider! He will make some family very happy!

He is only for sale as it is very hard for me to get small riders constantly.

This pony is top quality and would suit a family with children - a leading rein rider and an older sibling wanting quality.

This pony has not reached his full potential. He is quiet and well educated with beautiful movement. I have run out of steam and can’t do it anymore!

Contact: Judy Ph: 02 9679 1504 Mob: 0408 284 788 Email: judychapman@bigpond.com

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