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EA announces Dressage Chef d’Equipe 2023-24

By EQUESTRIAN AUSTRALIA Equestrian Australia (EA) has finalised its recruitment, with the EA Board recently ratifying the appointment of a Dressage Chef d’Equipe to provide leadership to Australian Dressage riders until 31 December 2024.

Australia has a large contingent of riders based overseas, and in 2024 many Australian domiciled riders will travel to Europe to campaign for the Paris24 Olympics.

High Performance Director, Will Enzinger, recognised the need for leadership within the Europe region and for the first-time, EA requested applicants for the Dressage Chef role be based in Europe or the UK. They are pleased to announce the appointment of Amanda Renouard.

Amanda, a British citizen, has lived in France for the past 15 years where, with her husband (who is in event management) and son, currently managing their own horse breeding facility.

Her career path started in horse nutrition where sales and marketing introduced her into many barns working with professional athletes.

An interest in managing the athletes led to Amanda acting as an agent for many of the riders.

Time spent in event management at some of the leading horse shows provided good background on the pressures behind the scenes at large events, and an understanding on how

Equestrian Australia is pleased to introduce Amanda Renouard as Dressage Chef d’Equipe, and welcomes her input and support to the Australian Equestrian Team. that affects officials, management teams, horses and riders.

Amanda has also worked for other national federation, in consultancy capacities developing high performance programs and development.

"I am honoured to be offered this opportunity to help the Australia Dressage Team achieve their

goals at the 2024 Paris Olympics and beyond,: Amanda said.

“This comes at a time when Australia has some exciting horsepower and talented athletes alongside the very experienced riders.

It is going to be a busy year and I am delighted to be part of it."

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EOI - official photographer for Paris 2024

By EQUESTRIAN AUSTRALIA Equestrian Australia (EA) invites professional equestrian photographers to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) to provide photography coverage of the Australian Equestrian Team (in the disciplines of Dressage, Eventing and Jumping) at the Paris Olympic Games from 26 July to 6 August, 2024.

Key Requirements: - Existing Paris 2024 Photographic Accreditation (EP or EPs).

- Understanding of, and agreement to sign, the Paris 2024 “Photographers’ undertaking for the Games of the xxxiii Olympiad Paris 2024” - A passport which is valid until at least 8 January 2025 and an appropriate visa if required.

- Extensive Experience: The photographer must have a proven track record of capturing equestrian events at various levels, including national and international competitions.

- Creativity and Artistic Vision: We are looking for a photographer who can go beyond capturing the technical aspects of equestrian events and create visually captivating images that evoke emotions and tell stories.

- Professionalism and Reliability: The selected photographer must be professional, reliable, and able to work within tight deadlines. They should

have excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with athletes, EA Staff and the EA Media Liaison Officer.

Provision of at least 10 images per day from all horse inspections, training sessions and competitions as well as candid shots of the Australian team and support staff throughout the Games as well as team photos.

Permission for EA to use these images throughout the 2024 Olympic Games and for future use related to EA and the Australian Equestrian Team including on social media, EA website and in print.

If you believe you possess the skills, experience and passion necessary to fulfill the role of the official photographer for EA at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, submit your EOI via email to no later than 16 February 2024 to jo.jennings@equestrian.org.au.

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Steamed hay may benefit horses with asthma

By ANTOINETTE FOSTER Bsc Equine Nutritional Therapist and Medical Herbalist ©Hi Form Australia 2023

It is important if your horses are stabled to have a well-ventilated stable and especially critical for horses prone to respiratory conditions or those who have been diagnosed with Equine Asthma (EA) this is now the all-embracing term used to describe respiratory diseases such as Inflammatory Airway Disease (IAD), Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Recurrent Airway Obstruction (RAO and Heaves.

Whilst it may be better to have horses with these conditions turned out, this is not always possible and then in spring and summer there is also the increased risk of allergies to several plants, trees, and pollens.

If they are stabled, hay can be a major source of small particles in the air and steaming hay will decrease the dust and mould content.

Hay replacements such as hay pellets such as Hi Form Complete AlphaFibre or FibrePlus are also an option to provide dust-free fibre intake.

Also consider the option of decreasing chewing time and feeding smaller, more frequent meals throughout the day.

Supplying steamed hay in slow feeder hay nets is also recommended and feeding as low to ground level as possible is also ideal as the horses are more likely to inhale particles if they are chewing hay from a hay net or hay feeder at chest height or higher.

In fact, eating any feed or hay at chest height or higher can cause all sorts of health issues.

Eating in a natural, head-down position also assists with clearance and drainage from the respiratory tract.

An important nutrient that has been shown to be beneficial for respiratory health is omega-3 fatty acids, for a few

Try to keep feed as low to the ground as possible to avoid health issues.

reasons. These fatty acids are absorbed into cell membranes throughout the body, including in the lungs, to support the integrity and pliability of the tissues.

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Many studies have suggested that steaming hay significantly decreases mould content and induced less tracheal mucus in horses.

Steamed hay also induced BALF neutrophilia, and did not induce respiratory clinical signs.

The relevance of steaming hay however warrants further investigations both in the context of prevention/therapy for EA horses at training and for long-term preclusion of lately developing EA. Study results have shown the most effective way to reduce microbial allergens in hay is through steaming, due to the high

heat application.

In one study comparing the effect of soaking and steaming hay, only steaming effectively reduced the concentrations of both bacteria and mould contamination (Moore-Colyer et al., 2014).

In fact, submerging hay in water (soaking) can increase the bacterial counts in hay, and the longer the soaked hay sits before being consumed, the greater the increase.

Hay steaming does decrease the mould counts.

Therefore, employing additional management strategies to reduce allergen exposure and using appropriate medical treatments recommended by a veterinarian are also critical when managing horses with respiratory conditions especially asthma.

There is also now growing interest in complimentary therapy products such as Breathe and RespiraFix in the management of respiratory conditions including asthma.

Overall, steaming hay for horses with respiratory allergies is more advantageous than soaking, due to the decrease in both dust and microbial contamination.

Commercially available steamers are safe and easy to use following manufacturers' directions.  Continued page 9

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Horses may benefit from feeding steamed hay  From page 8

RespiraFix is now available to manage horses with asthma.

It is an all-natural herbal extract plus Vitamin C to support the respiratory system, especially useful in conditions such as Equine Asthma which include COPD, chronic coughing, pneumonia as well as swelling and inflammation of the bronchial tubes.

The formulation comprises of several herb extracts and nutrients some of these are listed below: Marshmallow - to assist in the soothing of irritated inflamed airways, reduce allergic reaction and encourage the expulsion of mucus.

Rosehip - a powerful anti-oxidant, high in vitamin C with anti-inflammatory properties, supports really well horses coming back from illness and injury.

Vitamin C - Horses suffering from EA (Equine Asthma) have shown to have lower levels of Vitamin C in lung secretion than horses without EA. Assists in the support of hors-

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Conclusion As with all things, it is a combination of factors to assist in the management of our horses: 1.Well-ventilated stables or barns 2.Try to limit dust and potential allergens in paddocks 3.Steaming hay for horses with respiratory allergies is more advantageous than soaking, due to the decrease in both dust and microbial contamination.

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Mud Fever - what you need to know

By SANDY ROGERS of Scopex Laboratories and Dr Jim Rawlinson BVMS MBA MRCVS of Nettex What is mud fever?

Mud fever or pastern dermatitis is a condition that causes scabs, irritation and sores typically on the pasterns or heals. More severe cases can result in heat, swelling and lameness. Mud fever is typically seen in wet and muddy conditions.

What causes mud fever?

Mud fever is a combination of damage to the skin surface and bacterial infection.

In healthy horses, numerous types of microorganisms live on the skin without causing any harm.

However, when the skin is damaged, bacteria can enter and cause infection. The most common bacteria isolated is Dermatophilus congolensis, although other microorganisms can also contribute.

What does mud fever look like?

Signs range in severity. Starting with scabs, commonly on the pastern, they can extend upwards towards the cannons.

In severe cases pus, crusting, swelling and heat can develop potentially causing lameness.

What to do if you have mud fever?

Removing the scabs is key. Dermatophilus congolensis can't survive in the presence of oxygen so removing scabs exposes the affected area, helping to control the infection.

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Regional Challenges for Feeding & Nutrition

BY LARISSSA BILSTON, BAgrSc (Hons 1) Animal Nutritionist

WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN C3 AND C4 PLANTS?

Australia is a vast country with climates ranging from cool temperate in the south, through temperate and arid regions, the subtropics and into tropical northern zones.

Australian horse owners face very different management challenges depending on the climatic zone they live in.

The impact of climate on pastures, feed quality and availability across different regions has a large influence on what Australian horse owners need to feed to optimize horse health and nutrition.

HIGH OXALATE PASTURES - TROPICAL CLIMATES AND COASTAL AREAS Graziers introduced many species of high producing C4 grasses into tropical Australia from Africa last century.

Many of these grasses were very successful in Australian climates and have now become naturalized throughout tropical and subtropical zones. Some C4 species also grow alongside naturalized C3 grasses in temperate zones.

Most of the introduced C4 pasture grasses contain high levels of oxalates which are a naturally occurring biomineral that help plants regulate calcium levels and photosynthesize efficiently.

Many plants contain oxalates but only some contain the very high levels that can cause problems for horses.

Species of high oxalate grasses that most commonly occur in horse paddocks in the northern half of Australia are Buffel Grass, Setaria, Green Panic, Humidicola, Para,

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Signal and Pangola grasses.

Kikuyu is another high oxalate species which grows well in coastal areas from northern Australia right down the eastern coast and into north-eastern Tasmania.

The problem with these grasses in horse pastures is that the oxalate molecule binds calcium, making it unavailable to the horse.

Interestingly, oxalates do not cause problems for sheep and cattle because their rumen can metabolize oxalates into harmless products very early in the digestive tract.

If not supplemented with adequate calcium, horses grazing high oxalate pastures become calcium deficient and draw on the calcium reserves in their bones to maintain critical blood calcium blood levels.

This condition is called Big Head/Bran Disease, more accurately known as Nutritional Secondary Hyperparathyroidism (NSH) which is effectively osteoporosis in horses.

Horses grazing high oxalate pastures need to be supplemented with extra calcium to ensure there is enough available calcium in their diet to meet their requirements.

Both inorganic and organic (chelated) forms of calcium are effective provided that they are supplemented in adequate amounts.

Since there are many variables to be considered in calculating supplementation needs, advice from a qualified nutritionist experienced in tropical equine nutrition is recommended.

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It's all about the way they photosynthesize - use the energy from sunlight to convert the carbon dioxide and water into energy for plant growth.

The vast majority of plants on earth use C3 photosynthesis. * C3 plants store their energy as sugar (fructan) * C4 plants store starch rather than sugar. * C4 plants are higher in fibre. * C4 plants are more energy efficient and grow much faster. * C4 plants have a higher water use efficiency. * C3 plants perform best in cooler, moist conditions with moderate sunlight and tend to be temperate plants (ryegrass, clover, wheat, barley, oats). * C4 plants evolved in warm, strong sunlight areas of the tropics (sugarcane, corn, sorghum, Rhodes grass).

Many of the high producing C3 grasses introduced last century from Europe, the UK and USA for temperate sheep and cattle production have succeeded so well in the Australian climate that they are now naturalized species.

These grass species have been bred to produce rapid growth of high energy (calorie), high protein feed needed for milk and meat production.

The carbohydrate (sugar and starch) levels of ryegrass and some other introduced grasses, particularly C3 species, are too high for horses who evolved to graze lower quality roughages.

Horses rapidly gain weight on high carbohydrate pastures which puts them at risk of equine metabolic disease, insulin resistance and laminitis.

Sudden changes in grass quality and availability especially during spring and autumn can disrupt the equine gut microbiome which causes diarrhea and may lead to colic and laminitis.  Continued page 13

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Horse friendly pastures and nutrition requirements  From page 12 When planting horse friendly pastures in temperate zones choose a mix of slower growing, higher fibre, lower nutrient varieties such as Cocksfoot, Browntop Bentgrass, Yorkshire Fog, Crested Dogtail Grass Prairie Grass and Australian native grasses Wallaby Grass, Native Wheatgrass, Native Bluegrass and Weeping Grass are amongst the best suited to grazing.

Species for horse friendly pastures in tropical areas include Rhodes Grass (this is a high producing, low oxalate C4 grass) and native grasses such as Bluegrass, Native Wheatgrass, Mitchell Grass, Kangaroo and Wallaby Grass.

Horses prone to laminitis will need careful management during spring and autumn.

Restricted intake via use of grazing muzzles and removal from grass with or without limited turnout time are necessary management tools.

Replace fresh grass with low calorie hay (which may be soaked to remove calories), minimize hard feeds to just enough to provide essential vitamins, minerals and prebiotics designed to improve insulin sensitivity.

Consider the use of hindgut buffers and probiotic live yeast to help maintain a more stable hind gut pH. LACK OF PASTURE Most parts of Australia experience seasons where grass availability is inadequate to meet horse requirements.

Whenever pasture levels are low or grasses are dry and stalky, horses need to be fed hay.

Horses need a minimum of one percent of their body weight as dietary forage.

The majority of horses the required amount of hay is closer to two percent of their body weight (i.e. a 500 kg horse needs 10 - 12 kg of hay per day when grass is not available, and a 250 kg pony needs 5 - 6 kg).

The hay used to replace pasture intake should be a grass/meadow hay. Lucerne should not exceed more than 20 to 30 percent of forage intake.

Horses reliant on hay or dry pasture for more than half of their forage intake should also be given additional vitamins and an Omega-3 fatty acid supplement to replace those levels lost from fresh pasture.

Appropriate Omega-3 supplements include

such as organic selenium, organic chromium, vitamins C and E, carotenoids and enzymes such as superoxide dismutase (SOD) during very hot weather or heavy exercise is scientifically proven to reduce the risk of oxidative stress.

DHA/EPA algal meal, fish oil, freshly ground or whole linseeds, stabilized linseed oil or chia seeds.

MYCOTOXINS Mycotoxin ingestion is a cause of horse health and behaviour problems during wet weather and when endophyte containing varieties of fescue and ryegrass are present.

Paspalum is also a high-risk species for mycotoxins during flowering.

Many horse pastures will contain levels of mycotoxins high enough to impact on horse health which are indetectable to humans.

Use of a good quality, broad-spectrum toxin binder containing multiple binding agents is recommended during high humidity or whenever horses show signs of being mycotoxin affected.

HOT SUMMERS, DEHYDRATION AND HEAT STRESS Keeping and riding horses through an Australian summer requires an understanding of how to minimize heat stress and manage electrolyte balance.

Horses rely heavily on their ability to sweat to cool their bodies during exercise.

Sweating is only effective when humidity is low and a breeze is present. Hot, humid and still conditions make it much harder for the body's core temperature to cool back down to a safe level.

Strenuous exercise and hot environmental conditions are two major factors causing oxidative stress. Oxidative stress occurs when free radicals (reactive oxygen species) outnumber the antioxidant levels in the body, causing cellular and muscle damage, fatigue and decreased performance.

Supplementing with additional antioxidants

DAILY SALT REQUIREMENTS Horses require between 7 and 12 grams of plain salt per 100 kilograms of bodyweight every day. More may be needed for sweat replacement on very hot days and following heavy exercise.

Since salt is usually added to pellets and grain mixes designed for horses, this salt must be counted in calculations of how much extra to add.

Free access to a container of clean, loose salt rather than a salt block is also advisable because many horses will not lick a block for long enough to meet their salt requirements.

SWEAT REPLACEMENT Sweating horses can lose as much as 10 to 15 litres of fluid per hour. Dehydration occurs if this liquid is not replaced.

It is not as simple as just adding water.

The fluid in animal's bodies contains various salts called electrolytes (sodium, chloride, potassium, calcium) which help manage the hydration of cells and blood volume.

The water and electrolytes lost in sweat will be gradually replaced over the course of a few days rest as the horse drinks water and eats diet with correct mineral balance.

However, a faster recovery is often desirable for horses who work every day, are living in hot and humid environments or are competing over a number of days.

These horses will benefit from a well formulated commercial electrolyte supplement. It is important to feed just the right amount of electrolytes because giving too much or too little can actually increase dehydration.

Always make fresh clean water available to a horse after sweating. Do not offer electrolyte-enhanced water without providing access to plain water.

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“BYE BYE FLY” QUEENSLAND ITCH, SWEET ITCH, SUMMER ECZEMA and EQUINE ALLERGIC DERMATITIS are names for distressing skin conditions which affects horses in spring and summer months throughout Australia and around the world.

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he usual cause is a hypersensitivity to the bites of flies (in particular sand flies or midges).

While the bite of the flies are an irritation, some horses develop sensitivity to the bite and will rub themselves so much that they cause injury to their skin.

Research shows the cause is an allergic reaction to the chemicals in the saliva of the midges (as with humans).

KURITCH has been specially formulated to help assist this problem effectively, in a number of ways: Firstly, it repels the biting insects using the combination of the natural repellent “Citronella Oil” and a highly effective repellent “DEET”. Secondly, it soothes the irritated areas thus relieving the horse from biting and rubbing, which in turn allows the normal healing process to begin.

It achieves this by the inclusion of the natural antiseptic “Eucalyptus oil” and nd Camphor oil” which naturally relieves es itchy skin.

Also rugging, hooding or stabling your horses between the hours of 4pm – 7am during spring and summer will limit the contact of the flies.

Should your horse already be suffering from the effects of allergic skin dermatitis, ensure you use QUIT ITCH to treat and relieve the effects of insect bites.

Since the 1970’s, QUIT ITCH has been an essential weapon in the fight against skin disorders in horses.

These significant benefits are also so enhanced by the “Rain Resistant” and nd “Low irritant” formula. As it doesn’t n’t contain alcohol (prevalent in most fly sprays) it won’t “sting” the horse. It can an also be applied to surface wounds, s, minor cuts and skin abrasions to help lp prevent irritation and possible infecction by nuisance insects.

Registered by the APVMA in Australia for over 40 years, extennsive field experience has proven en KURITCH to be a most effective ve solution for both preventing and nd healing distressing skin conditions ns caused by biting insects.

Not only that, but once or twice a day, stable lies come to the horse, feed vigorously for a minute or two, and then return to the shade to digest their food. These bites can cause intense irritation in some horses. The bites appear as small raised lumps with a central scab.

As well as KURITCH as a repellent, nt, environmental management will also so assist in protecting your horse.

The effects on the horses can be dramatic. They suffer intense pruritus (itchiness) on the mane, tail, face, ears and back, resulting in biting, rubbing, hair loss, self-trauma and a change of temperament. They become miserable and irritable.

Midges breed near stagnant water. er.

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What makes Rose-Hip Vital Equine stand out in a cluttered market?

There are in fact many reasons. It all starts

with the humble Rosehip, the berry-like fruit of the wild rose bush species Rosa Canina. A wholefood known to be one of nature’s richest sources of natural vitamin C. A superfood containing 8 naturally occurring vitamins (including C, E, B1 and B6) and 23 minerals (including iron, copper, zinc and magnesium), essential fatty acids (omegas 3, 6 and 9), DQWLR[LGDQWV DQG ŴDYRQRLGV You may already know rosehips are often fed to horses for immune system support and a UDQJH RI KHDOWK EHQHƓWV LQFOXGLQJ KRRI KHDOWK improved circulation and improved digestive function. So you’re probably wondering what makes Rose-Hip Vital® so special?

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Radiographic proof in clinical results

By Dr ANDREW WATTS BVSc Equine Veterinarian

VETERINARY RADIOGRAPHIC REPORT

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Veterinary surgeons have recommended that Bone Gold may assist with sore shins, tendon injuries, ligament injuries, osteoarthritis and post-surgery in horses and polyarthritis, geriatric osteoarthritis, and post-surgery in dogs.

Here is a veterinary radiographic report on a horse with a fracture evident on the medial toe and after treatment and feeding Bone Gold during this period.

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HORSE: "XXXXXXXX" DATES OF EXAMINATION: 26TH AUG, 21ST OCT 21 & 17TH NOV '21 PLACE: XXXXXXXXXX FARM XXXXXXX's left and right front feet were radiographed on 26th Aug, 21st Oct (8 weeks) and again on the 17th Nov '21(12 weeks).

RADIOGRAPHS: 26.08.21: Right Front: Large P3 solar margin fracture evident on medial toe 32.6mm x 4.1mm with approximately 1.4mm separation from parent bone as below left image.

21.10.21: Right Front: Fine residual 4.2mm fracture still evident, approximately 90% resolution 17.11.21: Right Front: Fracture fully resolved

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Solar margin Type IV fractures of this magnitude have well-documented internationally published healing rates of 7 - 12 months.

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Why forage is important in the diet

By FEEDXL EQUINE NUTRITION TEAM Forage is the single, most important component of your horse’s diet for a whole bunch of reasons.

It is your horse’s biggest source of calories, protein and some vitamins and minerals.

It keeps your horse’s gut full and less prone to colic.

It encourages saliva production during chewing and keeps the stomach full to dramatically reduce the risk of gastric ulcers.

It feeds your horse’s good bacteria which then produce vitamins and hormones that keep your horse calm, healthy and happy plus they keep the immune system functioning properly.

It holds onto water in the gut and provides a rich source of electrolytes to keep your horse properly hydrated.

And perhaps one of the most important functions of forage – it keeps your horse chewing, head down and content.

So it’s really important to have enough forage in your horse’s diet and it’s also a wonderful idea to have a variety of forage in the diet.

HERE IS A LITTLE HEADS UP TO SAVE YOU GETTING CONFUSED If your horse is on free choice pasture or hay you will notice that as you add a new ingredient your horse’s pasture or free choice hay intake will go down as you ad other ingredients.

For example if your horse’s free choice forage intake is 10 kg/day…

And then you add 0.5 kg/day of oats, free choice forage will go down to 9.5 kg/day…

DON’T JUST MEET THE MINIMUM FORAGE REQUIREMENT! The more forage you can get into your horse’s diet, the better.

Pasture, hay, chaff, forage cubes or pellets, haylage is all considered forage.

Forage can make up 100% of their diet.

A HIGH FORAGE DIET IS BEST FOR GUT AND OVERALL HEALTH This high forage diet, especially if it contains a variety of forage, is the closest diet you can get to a horse’s natural diet and will be the best in terms of gut and overall health for them.

If your horse’s energy is too low (less than 90% or your horse is currently losing weight on an all forage diet) then you will need to add some higher energy ingredients to the diet.

But keep in mind that you still want to keep as much forage in the diet as you possibly can.

Some suggestions for higher energy ingredients include sugarbeet pulp, copra meal, lupins, lupin hulls, higher energy forages like alfalfa/lucerne, oils and if they are safe for your horse, oats or other cereals (like corn/maize or barley) as long as they are cooked.

The trick is to add as little of these ingredients as possible to meet that digestible energy requirement so you keep as much of your forage in the diet as possible.

So keep adding small amounts to the diet of your chosen high energy ingredients and keep checking your results in the FeedXL horse nutrition calculator to see when you have added enough energy.

WHY? Because your horse only has so much room in its gut for feed each day.

So as you increase in this example, oats in the diet, your free choice forage intake is reduced proportionally.

If you remember lots of forage plus a variety of forage your horse is going to be so far ahead in term of health and nutrition.

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Our new products have been produced with the same attention to detail with the highest quality pharmaceutical grade ingredients manufactured in an Australian GMP approved site.

Unlike most other supplements made in feed barns or pet food factories, this guarantees the quality and quantity of each ingredient in all our products.

VET GOLDTM products are made in the same laboratories as many Veterinary Pharmaceuticals with the highest quality control standards in the Australian Veterinary industry.

Our products are developed with specialist bio-engineers focused on ensuring maximising product effectiveness balancing ingredient ratios and particle sizes to optimise physiological uptake, digestibility and stability.

Extensive research and development in conjunction with clinical testing and observation by Veterinary Surgeons on clinical equine and canine cases is conducted on all our products.

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Driving World Cup close finish for Boyd Exell

By EQUESTRIAN AUSTRALIA

After the closest fought FEI Driving World Cup™ Final for some years, Australian Boyd Exell has finished in second place - by only 0.83 seconds to Bram Chardon of the Netherlands.

Going into the final competition in Bordeaux France, the question as to who would win remained more open than ever after the small margins between the drivers after the opening competition.

In the first round, Boyd drove one of the best rounds of his season to go into the lead.

Boyd was the final driver into the arena in the second round but knocked a cone and although he was 2.84 seconds faster than Bram, it wasn’t enough to make up for the four second penalty and he slid into second on 252.69 seconds overall.

Boyd was gracious in defeat and credited his horses for their consistency during the series, which began with his victory in Lyon in France.

“We put the pedal to the metal

Boyd Exell narrowly missed out on 11th FEI Driving World Cup, finishing second. Photos Melanie Guillamot

and we nearly got the ball back,” Boyd said.

“My team were super and I am really pleased with my horses.”

It was the 10th time that the FEI Driving World Cup™ final has been held in Bordeaux since the series began in 2001.

Bram won his first indoor championship here in 2019 and his next in Leipzig in 2022.

The cat and mouse trading of titles between Boyd and Bram swung in the Dutchman’s favour this year.

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OF EVENTS REINING www.reiningaustralia.com.au FEBRUARY 21-24 Pacific Coast Reining Spectacular Gatton 24 SNSWRHA Twilight Show MARCH 16-17 QRHA Ribbon Show & Clinic QSEC 24-31 ARBC Dalby

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The Horse Report Australian Outback Spectacular hosts Mastery of the Horse www.outbackspectacular.com.au/ mastery-of-the-horse Get ready for a weekend of unparalleled equine education at Mastery of The Horse, presented

by RB Sellars and the Australian Stock Horse Society. From 14 -16 June 2024, join us under the iconic red roof of Australian Outback Spectacular for an unforgettable 3 Day seminar featuring five distinguished Horse Masters.

Daily arena sessions will bring to life the expertise of Warwick Schiller, Brett Parbery, Dan Steers, Olivia Hamood & Jamie Seccombe, as they cover a diverse range of equine topics. Forge a deep connection with each presenter as they guide you through insightful and developmental sessions, culminating in a comprehensive horsemanship experience ABOUT THE PRESENTERS Warwick Schiller, a lifelong equestrian, initially focused on reining, becoming an NRHA Reserve World Champion and representing Australia at the 2010 & 2018 World Equestrian Games.

For the past 13 years, he's shared knowledge through his online video library, social media, and a Youtube Channel with over 27 million views.

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Brett Parbery, Jamie Seccombe, Warwick Schiller, Dan Steers & Olivia Hamood will cover a range of topics during their daily equine demonstrations Jamie Seccombe is an accomplished cutting horse trainer winning over $200,000 in prize money.

Notable achievements include winning the 2015 NOVICE National NCHA Championship and the 2023 DDCC Triple Crown.

He also has Multiple NCHA Futurity, Derby and Classic championships under his belt.

Olivia Hamood manages the family business, 'Glen Haven Park,' in QLD. She has competed across Europe and represented Australia in a Nations Cup Team in Portugal. In 2021 she was the Australian Senior showjumping Champion and in 2022 winner of the Caboolture World Cup on her horse, Jane Fonda.

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Dan Steers grew up in Western Australia. In 2007 Dan won the ACA Western Australian Reserve Champion Open Campdraft rider, multiple campdrafts and Stock horse futurities.

He conducts regular horsemanship clinics and is well respected for his talent in the entertainment arena.

In 2008 Dan joined his good friend Dan James at El Caballo Spanish Horse Centre where they started performing as “The Dan & Dan Show” each weekend, and thus “Double Dan Horsemanship” was born.

Under the Double Dan Horsemanship banner they travel Australia and more recently the USA teaching, educating and competing.

Brett Parbery has been professionally riding, training and coaching dressage since 2000 with championship titles running into the dozens.

The pinnacle of his achievements was being at the World Equestrian Games in 2010, where he came 9th individually which is the highest rank for an Australian dressage rider during the World Championships.

In 2018 he represented Australia as well during the World Equestrian Games in Tryon.

In 2010 he qualified for the World Cup Finals in S-Hertogenbosch and finished 10th.

Brett is unmatched when he combines his expertise with passion and skill as an educator.

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Building a relationship with your new horse Due to my continuous travel, my horses don't have a lot of routine, and this has become their normal.

When settling a new horse in, try to establish some routines that they can rely on - a similar feed time each day, a routine when getting ready for a training session, even training in the same area for days or weeks.

By TANJA KRAUS Getting a new horse is an exciting time.

We have spent time on the search for our 'dream horse' and we have found 'the one' that has pulled on our heartstrings enough to make us bring them home.

We know exactly what is going on, but this horse has just been taken from everything that he knows, everyone that he knows, and the herd that he belongs in.

How do we build his trust and encourage him to settle into his new home?

Spend time getting to know each other.

Firstly, we need to spend time getting to know the horse. You may have spent some time with him before you purchased, but now he is yours, and its vital to invest in some quality time.

It is important to have a good combination of passive time, simply grooming him or hand walking and light training sessions.

I would recommend that you spend several sessions doing

Spend time getting to know your horse ground exercises before considering riding. Keeping initial sessions together positive will help the horse see you as someone he enjoys being around.

Spending time working on basic things will help you get to know how the horse thinks, his personality and if he is an immediately willing partner.

Set the ground rules Even though we are keeping initial sessions light and positive, it is imperative to set the ground rules of the relationship early.

Having relaxed rules at the start,

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to try and make the horse 'like you' will backfire and cause the horse to lose respect and trust.

Horses need leadership to feel secure, so set your ground rules from the start - like no rubbing on me, no grazing while online, respect my personal space, how you want him to lead.

Be consistent Once you have set your groundrules, it is important that you stick to them.

It is likely that your new horse is going to try to test boundaries every now and then, and if you waiver on your rules, you will encourage him to keep testing.

Be consistent both in your expectations, and your communication techniques.

You must ask him the same way each time, so he learns your language - if you usually ask a horse to pick its foot up by tapping the fetlock, then do this every time.

If you usually ask a horse to lead by driving it forward, then do this every time.

Confidence is a result of knowing what to expect - allow the horse to become confident in you by asking the same way, everytime.

Have routine Routines are something that horses build confidence in.

Establish some normalcy Anything that you can keep the same as the previous home, even for a short time is going to help them settle - the same type of feed, being rugged or not rugged. Maybe the previous owner fed treats and you don't intend to - but in the early days this could be something that may bring some comfort.

Patience.

Always keep in mind that you have the advantage of knowing exactly what is going on, and the horse really doesn't.

You are going to ask him to do things in a different way from the previous owners, you look, smell and feel different, and all of his surroundings are unfamiliar. Be patient when asking him to do things, he may not understand what you are asking.

Build trust over time Don't overwhelm the relationship by going big - limit outings and external stimulation until the horse has built some trust in you, and sees you as someone he can rely on.

Remember that trust is built over years and experiences.

I know if I sold Boogie that I would be saying how great she is at everything, and how she can handle so much, but I really don't know if she could with a different owner. I think as humans we underestimate the value of the relationship and how much comfort and leadership the horse gets from us.

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Relaxation is key to growth and development

By ELEANOR OSBORNE and ANGIE WENTRUP Relaxation has become something of a buzz word in recent times, but there is relaxation and then there is relaxation 'One Horse Life' style.

Conscious muscle relaxation has been understood by human athletes at elite level for many years and for the best part of two decades the founders of One Horse Life, Anna and Pawel Marciniak, have been translating this understanding into unique equestrian training methods in order to elevate the world of horse sports performance and also tackle health and horse well being issues head on.

Training through conscious muscle relaxation is where therapy and performance come together for the benefit of the horse.

It is profound, it is powerful, it eliminates many common health and behavioural issues, unlocking partnership, possibility and athletic potential, all the while being achievable for amateurs as well as professionals.

The best part is once it's established, it is a technique that belongs to the horse independent of their trainer and environment.

It is changing the game in how we prepare, train and look after our equine partners.

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Relaxation: The Key to your horse’s muscle growth and physical development Change the game with one horse life. "A relaxed horse is not a dull horse" Anna Marciniak, One Horse Life Founder.

internal tensions of the horse. * Residual Tension Release Therapy (RTRT) is a revolutionary development in conscious relaxation which reinstates the bit as a tool for pure relaxation. It can be performed from the ground, via the long reins and under saddle, and is equally suitable for bitless enthusiasts and non riders. * Anna’s Riding Method (ARM) promotes sophisticated, elegant riding through correct utilisation of body awareness and kinetic chains. Riders learn how to stabilise their seat to truly harmonise with their horse's movement.

A CLOSER LOOK AT EACH METHOD AND WHAT THEY OFFER THE HORSE:

* Optimal Performance Program (OPP) is the groundwork training program offered

by One Horse Life, designed to teach conscious relaxation to horses. It is more than just mere muscle relaxation during activity, it encompasses relaxation of the entire body inside and out. * Relax That Stomach (RTS) technique is the heart of the full OPP program and has the ability to address and heal deeply held

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Optimal Performance Program The OPP method is built of eight relaxation techniques that teach horses how to consciously recognise, and manage, common tension patterns that arise in their body.

Through utilising these techniques, the horse is able to turn what was once tension patterns into moments of deepened relaxation opening the gateways to

potential and possibility.

This shift is crucial for maintaining both the horse and the rider's health and safety, and to develop athletic performance without compromising the horse's wellbeing.

Tension in horses is often a physical and emotional response to the most common tension triggers for horses such as elevated heart rate, anticipation, restrictions of movement, disturbed breathing patterns (due to panic and anxiety) just to name a few.

Optimal Performance Program is an all encompassing training where the horse learns to consciously relax directly before the activity and maintain or deepen their relaxed state during and after each phase of performance.

Importantly, once the horse knows the Optimal Performance Program they own it.

They use it consistently, not just during training but also downtime on the paddock, within their herd dynamics, sharing feed times and so on.

It has been described by many as the 'missing link' in their horseman-ship journey and is available to all.

Every horse - from the young to the old, from mares to stallions,

and from performance horses to equine companions - deserves to learn how to relax and to choose this skill when the need arises.

Relax That Stomach Relax That Stomach is the cornerstone technique that kick starts the full OPP training.

This is the pivotal foundation technique for all horses as it deals with the major tension networks held around anticipation.

If you consider the sheer size of the digestive tract of the horse in its entirety, you can start to envisage how the impact of deeply held tensions of the smooth muscles and internal structures can play out and disrupt the function of multiple body systems.

Ulcers, colic, aggression at feed time are obvious signs of stomach tension, but the list is vast and also includes itchy skin through to behavioural and performance issues eg separation anxiety.

This technique is vital for addressing these persistent tensions and forms the major healing and rehab structure of the One Horse Life methodology hence why it is given its own focus  Continued page 31

Progression of relaxation with the RTRT technique

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Relaxation is key to growth and development  From page 30 Residual Tension Release Therapy RTRT provides a continuation under the banner of conscious muscle relaxation training however, this technique differs in that it is provided to the horse via the bit and through the connection to the trainer's own body. This method is unlike anything you or your horse will have experienced before. It is a great tool for introducing the bit to young horses, as well as rehabbing bit trauma for others and it literally purifies the gaits from residual tension. It is done at standstill initially, then can be moved to a long rein version and ultimately be incorporated into ridden work under saddle.

Anna's Riding Method Anna's Riding Method is the One Horse Life riding technique that combines the best of two worlds: Feel and Physics. This method gives understanding to the movement of the horse at the level of physics and biomechanics, giving you the ability to harmonise both to create lightness, beauty and grace at a level suitable for performance. ARM

Helping the horse to relax will provide a much more rewarding experience for both horse and rider.

focuses on enhancing the horse's understanding and balance, teaching you how to sit and ride the movement, not fighting it or struggling because of it.

It is an easy, accessible yet incredibly deep riding system that works and will transform your ride.

So how do you get involved?

One Horse Life official headquarters resides in the Netherlands and has accredited professionals throughout Europe teaching their methodology.

Eleanor Osborne of Highborne Equestrian and Angie Wentrup of Thrive & Shine Equine, are

the only professionals accredited to teach this work here in Australia.

They have combined their years of competitive and classical training across the dressage and eventing disciplines, with time committed to studying and training under Anna and Pawel Marciniak, to bring this incredible work to Australia.

One Horse Life Introductory Seminars are being delivered in person in Brisbane and are available through live online participation throughout Australia.

Participants gain the foundational skill sets to get started on their own journey with conscious

muscle relaxation and experience profound change in themselves and their horses.

Routine clinics, private private lessons and in house training are also available to support students as they progress.

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Australia’s Kate Kyros - success in the USA

By EQUESTRIAN AUSTRALIA Equestrian Australia (EA) caught up with Kate last year following her wins at the Australian Youth Dressage Championships.

It was clear then that Kate and her mother, Heather, had set some goals and mapped out a plan.

Kate and her team are currently in Wellington, Florida campaigning her two stallions.

Kate shared some of her insights with EA on being overseas.

“Wellington is known as the ‘Winter Equestrian Capital of the World’. During the first three months of each year, hundreds of equestrians and their horses come from around the globe to participate in the international competitions for jumping, polo and Dressage which take place each weekend throughout the season.

For Dressage, a CDI is held every other weekend at the Global Dressage Grounds in the heart of Wellington, with the off-weekends seeing Dressage CDIs held at other venues nearby.

Three years ago, Dressage rider and trainer Bennet Conn suggested that a season competing in Wellington would be a valuable experience for me.

In 2023, I took over the ride on my current horses Chemistry (Tommy) and Intro K (Intro).

We had some wonderful success in Australia in the CDI U25 Grand Prix and Young Rider classes and as our scores improved, we began to consider that the timing may be right for a trip to Florida.

We were fortunate to be offered stables with Australian showjumper Ben Meredith and Dressage rider Caroline Roffman.

Through Australian Dressage rider Jayden Brown, we connected with Petra Hofmann who helped us organise accommodation and my coach Jenny Gehrke, arranged for us to meet Lillie Connelly who we were delighted to bring over to groom for me.

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The horses flew with IRT who are experts in travelling Australia’s horses and also a longtime supporter of the sport. It really did take a village.

As a young rider, my goals are to use every opportunity to learn as much as possible.

The great thing about being based in Wellington is the number of CDIs that I can attend, these competitions are all in close proximity and held every weekend.

I am intending to compete in as many as I can while I’m here.

The barn where we are based is only four minutes drive from the show, so competing regularly is easy. It was certainly a novelty to warm up and plait for a CDI at home - on trot up day.

My coach Jenny Gehrke is here for a month and has supported me through the first two CDIs in January so far.

I have also enjoyed lessons with Bennet Conn who travels to Florida each month

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throughout the season.

German trainer Petra Hoffman is also a wonderful support and I look forward to her collaboration as the season progresses.

From a social perspective Wellington is absolutely bursting with horse enthusiasts and there is no shortage of equestrian events to attend.

I am thoroughly enjoying being able to go everywhere in my jodhpurs, this is what everyone wears - particularly to the supermarket.

There are a surprising number of Australians based here and they have certainly made us feel welcome. We have appreciated their friendship, advice and support.

Thanks must go to my wonderful stallions Chemistry and Intro K. They flew 40 hours around the globe to get here and have not missed a beat. It is as if they have lived in Florida forever.

We have been fortunate to easily replicate the care program we had at home in the horses’ new stable.

They do regular aqua treadmill sessions, pulse therapy, daily walker sessions and train in a beautiful, covered arena with an exceptional fibre surface and this training regime all helps to keep them happy and in top shape.

I have won a number of classes and hearing the Australian anthem ringing out across the stadium is beyond amazing and very emotional.

Recently the Australian selectors nominated Chemistry and I to ride for Australia in the U25 CDIO Nations Cup and when my first ever official Australian Equestrian Team uniform arrived in the post, it feels like my dreams are coming true and right now I’m not sure life can get much better than this.

The support I have had from my family has been amazing, and it is so great to share this big adventure with my mum, who is equally passionate about the horses and this journey.

I also acknowledge the role of the Australian peak body Equestrian Australia, without this organisation, international competition is not possible. I thank EA for the opportunity to share some of my experiences.”

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AIS camp prepares national Paralympians

By EQUESTRIAN AUSTRALIA Equestrian Australia's High Performance Para Squad off-horse training was held at the Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra recently and was a valuable opportunity for Para athletes to get together for some training and team building activities.

The camp brought together the National Para-Dressage Squad for training sessions, education workshops and interactive development activities.

From all accounts this was a wonderful experience for the athletes, who as well as finding out more about the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games, were able to learn from Paralympians in other disciplines as well as from professionals in this field.

Nick Hunter, Equestrian Australia's ParaEquestrian High Performance Lead said the AIS camp was an excellent opportunity for

Session discussing values and behaviours.

the National Squad to get together to focus on Paris Paralympic Games preparation away from the competition arena.

“This included great work in developing the

values and standards that the athletes will carry forward through the Games nomination process and, eventually, to the Paralympic Team,” Nick said.

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By EQUESTRIAN AUSTRALIA In the early 1950s, a group of visionary Australian equestrians dared to dream big and prepare a team to take part in the 1956 Melbourne Olympic Games.

Olympic entries had to come from a national administration and this prompted the formation of the Equestrian Federation of Australia, mostly known by the acronym EFA. Equestrian administrations were already established on a state-by-state basis and the national body was formed around 1951/52 and was based in South Australia.

The EFA later became Equestrian Australia, EA, and the national office moved from SA to NSW around 2010.

The sole purpose of a national EFA was to meet the Olympic Committee requirement for entries to come through the national sporting body.

Compliance with IOC rules allowed Australia to qualify and field an equestrian team to take part in the 1956 Melbourne Olympic Games.

A strong driving force of visionaries worked together to establish the national federation and founding fathers of the EFA included many state-based riders, officials and supporters.

History books acknowledge the significant contribution of Samuel Hordern, then President of the NSW EFA, Jim Barnes, who was on the committee of the NSW EFA along with (Sir) Alec Creswick and Tom Luxton who represented the Victorian EFA.

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The National (peak body) structure of EA was, and still is, a necessary part of the administrative structure that is needed for Australia to select individual riders and teams to Olympics, World Championships and other international events that are affiliated with the FEI. Ironically, Australia’s strict quarantine regulations prevented the equestrian events being held on Australian shores, accordingly, these classes were conducted at specialist facilities in Stockholm, Sweden.

Such was the enthusiasm of the forefathers of Australia’s Olympic equestrians that even the prospect of a six-week boat trip to transfer the horses from Australia to the other side of the world did not deter their resolve to have an Aussie team etch their names into Olympic history books.

Australia has since earned a reputation as a successful equestrian nation and this respect follows on from the ground breaking performances of the talented men and horses who

travelled to Stockholm and made history, back in 1956.

The riders selected for Australia’s inaugural Eventing team were Brian Crago, Ernie Barker and Wyatt (Bunty) Thompson and David Wood, who was listed as team captain and reserve rider.

Albert (Bert) Jacobs had been based in Europe for12 months leading up to the Games, he competed in the Showjumping and carried the Australian flag at the opening ceremony.

Against all odds, the Australian Eventing Team not only qualified to represent their country, but surprised the world by finishing just outside the medals in fourth place.

Sydney’s Daily Telegraph newspaper reported at the time: “For a country which never before competed in Olympic Equestrian events, Australia’s effort was remarkable. It will enhance Australia’s reputation for horsemanship throughout the world.”

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The King of the Coast Crowned Again Supplied by MAGIC MILLIONS After wins in the 2022 Magic Millions 3YO Guineas (1400m) and the 2023 Magic Millions Snippets, the son of I Am Invincible returned to the Gold Coast as one the shortest-priced favourites to ever run on raceday.

And while he settled midfield and conceded his rivals several lengths at the 600m, the gelding never looked in danger of defeat as jockey James McDonald allowed him to build through his gears and build momentum.

King of Sparta thundered to the lead at the 200m and raced away from his rivals, including minor placegetters Petronius and Rose Quartz.

Trainer Paul Snowden said King of Sparta continues to improve each season and he doesn't see why the galloper cannot return for another tilt at the Magic Millions raceday in 2025.

"It's always a great day to be involved in," Snowden said.

"We were always going to be back here and I said to JMac that the more relaxed he is, the better his turn of foot is and to trust the horse's ability to sprint better than what the others can.

"He's probably not finished yet because I've got to say that in the last 12 months, he's the best that he's ever been.

"He's raced at a really high level and he continues to do so.

"He's getting on in years but he's still got a lot of really good racing ahead of him."

China Horse Club, Newgate Bloodstock and Starlight Racing secured King of Sparta for $700,000 out of the Yarraman

King of Sparta confirmed his status as the king of the Gold Coast with a third consecutive win on Magic Millions Raceday, this time taking the $1 million It's Live in Queensland! Magic Millions Snippets (1200m) in devastating style.

Park Stud draft at the 2020 Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale.

The win was the seventh of his career and took his career earnings beyond $3.2 million.

It was a 14th Magic Millions feature win for McDonald, who hailed the performance as the best of King of Sparta's career.

"Eliza from Silverdale Farm said

that we might have to buy him some white shoes and some tattoos because he loves the Gold Coast that much," McDonald said.

"He's done a marvellous job, he's such a good horse and he's getting better.

"I think that performance was his best one."

Six yearlings by I Am Invincible

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QUALIFIED AND ENTERED GRAND NATIONALS Welcome this loveable and successful cutie into your home!

Mango is an 11.1/2 hh palomino gelding 11 years old. He is an honest and reliable child’s pony who stars as a Lead Rein pony. In his career he has carried 5 riders to success in several SHC qualifying shows. He has achieved top 10 at 2 Grand Nationals and is qualified for Grand Nationals 2024.

He has achieved many championships in palomino/Welsh/Riding Pony/and Open classes at Agricultural Shows/Breed Shows and Pony Club. He is quiet and sensible on the ground and under saddle. Kids do everything!

Perfect to clip, float, trim feet, etc. He is a confident little man who is lots of fun to be around. He will be missed by his family, but his riders keep on growing!!

Contact: Sherida or Kristy Hill Ph: 0412 717 675

Lentara Admiral

Dunelm Kiss N Tell

Price: $ 15,000.

10.2 hh Reg: APSB | SHC Chestnut Gelding Sire: Lentara Media Dam: Lentara Angelina ULTIMATE MOTHERS DREAM PONY A pony like Moosie only comes along once in a lifetime.

His is the ultimate child’s Shetland! We had the honour of calling this boy our own and as much as I want to bring him home, our daughter has her heart set on her dancing so it’s time for another child to benefit from this one in a million pony. He has bought home many titles in the Shetland, open pony, lead rein and open pony rings at agricultural shows.

Moosie does it all. He jumps, swims, does PC, loves a trail ride, his broken to harness, an amazing show pony and above all his the ultimate child’s pony. His not a naughty Shetland in any way. His so loveable. His never bucked, bolted or kicked. His super easy to prepare, doesn’t require any type of work down. He is a no fuss pony that can go from float to ring. He has been mainly ridden by children ages 3- 8 years Campaigned by the Hay family and is qualified for Grand Nationals 2024 Some of his Major achievements include..

Victorian Shetland pony Enthusiast show (under English judges) * Runner Up Childs Shetland, Supreme Ridden Shetland exhibit * Champion Ridden Shetland at Dubbo Hack Championships in 2020 * Reserve Champion Ridden Shetland at 2022 Mac Bank * Reserve Champion ridden Shetland Battle of the Borders 2023 Contact: Denise 0409 314 186 or Kayla 0466 111 325

Price: $ POA. 12.0 hh Reg: Riding Pony, SHC, EA Bay Mare Sire: Dainhill Octave Dam: Lakevale Royal Twist Kiss is one of those ponies that do not come around often for sale as she is a mothers dream! She has done so much in her first season standing in 3 championship line ups at Adelaide royal show 2023.

Kiss is fully qualified for all Royals, she is qualified for Nationals 2023 in all her classes and Grand Nationals 2024. She will be competing at Nationals in December. Kiss at her first show with us in March, got champion lead rein, champion first ridden, champion open and Champion child’s small pony. Adelaide royal 2023 won her novice, won the child’s and placed second in her open. Kiss had minimal work down, no lunge, she went from the stable to the lead rein class. She has been ridden by all ages, 3 yrs 5 yrs 10 yrs old and 13 yrs old at all shows.

Kiss has won every lead rein class she has competed in for the year.

Kiss has the best temperament I think I have been around, the kids can do everything with her and I have never had to worry. She is very honest!

She is amazing to float, clip, tie, shoe. She has no vices and is 100% sound full vet check is welcome.

This is a very hard sale, and we do not mind if she doesn’t sell. She is only for sale as sienna currently has 2 ponies and I work full time and something has to give.

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Melody Park Royal Chorus

Price: $ 12,000.

Approx. 14 - 14.2 hh Reg: RPSB | Eligible: Part Welsh, ASPA, ANSA Black/Brown Filly YOB: 2021 Sire: Royalwood Boy Soprano Dam: Lights of Como (TB)

Mature Small Galloway Beautiful filly that is quiet, sensible & clever. The perfect mix of look at me & willing temperament!

This filly is pictured only two weeks out of the back paddock with a quick make over, imagine what you could do with some time, feed & work. A blank canvas awaits you!

Black, Galloway, Filly by RBS … your last chance to be part of the legendary family!!

Price well undervalue to sell quickly in this market Owner has newborn baby and no longer the time for showing.

Video Footage - https://youtu.be/opwXJCyT7gA?si=amHK4OidNWRXu-Um Contact: Donna Connell Ph: 0410 454 445

Hannaley Sensation Price: $7,500.

14.3 ¾ hh Reg: SHC, Riding Pony, ANSA Bay Gelding Sire: Fairly Temptation Dam: Sanlirra Fascination Boston has been shown successfully with limited outings. He is quiet both at home and at shows requiring minimal work down.

Boston has a big personality and loves attention. Great to float, clip and shoe. Boston is a straightforward ride and is best suited to a confident rider.

Price is negotiable to the right home.

Vet check welcome. Video available.

Contact: Louise Wiseman Ph: 0401 835 777

Saravale Watch Me Focus Price: $ 12,000.

14.1 hh Reg: RPSB | ASP | AHSA | SHC Chestnut Gelding Sire: Focus On Rathowen Dam: Cest La Vie Andy is a competitive small galloway with the quality to take his next rider to the top. With his ground covering movement, he will excel in either the show ring or at pony dressage.

He has attended a variety of hack shows, ag shows and SHC Qualifiers with success in both led and ridden classes. He is a dream to have in the stables and is super easy to do anything with.

Best suited to a competent rider who can further his education and experience in the ring.

Qualified for Sydney Royal 2024.

Selling due to travel plans and work commitments. Footage available upon request.

Contact: Sophie Wood Ph: 0458 751 636

Dynasty Park Let’s Dance Price: $ 22,000 15.0 hh Reg: AHSA, AWHA, EA and SHC Bay Mare Sire: Sadiks Psyche Dam: Dynasty Park Regina

Beautiful 15hh 7 year old Arabian Warmblood mare by Australian National Arabian Champion stallion Sadiks Psyche out of the well performed warmblood mare Dynasty Park Regina (SOD Richmeed Medallion). Registered EA, SHC, AHSA and AWHA. Lucy has been successfully shown under saddle and in hand. Lucy is a comfortable ride and has a look at me presence in the show ring. Lucy would suit a confident teenager or adult wanting a highly competitive galloway. Lucy is easy to handle on the ground, catch, shoe, float etc. but is a sensitive mare that requires confidence from her rider.

Lucy has not been consistently shown over the last 12 months due to her rider experiencing serious health issues. Lucy is sadly offered for sale to only the best of homes.

Contact: Ashleigh and Susanne Shearer Ph: 0427 902 800

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Karma Park Kingsman

Price: $ POA 15.1 hh Reg: Registered Arabian Riding Pony and EV Black/Brown Gelding Sire: Wesswoods Raven Caste Dam: Karma Park English Rose Eggsy is a well bred gelding with the looks and movement to be a fantastic child’s hack in the future at royal level and beyond with the right rider. He is easily handled by young teenagers and at his first show was prepped and ridden by a 14yo.

Eggsy has spent a limited amount of time in professional training and, while he is quiet, he is still green. He has three comfortable paces and a lovely sitting trot which will make him an excellent rider mount.

When in a no-pressure environment Eggsy will happily carry riders of any confidence level but for him to excel in an arena or the show ring he will need a competent set of hands to further his education.

He is a real dude and enjoys nothing more than being up at the farm, riding trails, going bareback and rounding up the cattle.

He is not matey with other horses and fits into a small herd well or happy to be paddocked by himself. Not fazed by much and super chill Eggsy has a laid-back personality and ready for someone to take him to the next level.

Contact: Sarah Pihan Ph: 0403 138 887

Game Maker FF Price: $ 17,000.

15.2 hh Reg: AHSA & WPCS Bay Gelding YOB: 2013 Sire: Sir Real FF Dam: Geisha Girl FF Oscar is a lovable character with super star looks and 3 lovely paces, soft in the contact and is well educated with established walk to canter & rein back. He comes from top bloodlines and has had a successful show career to date.

Looking for his next confident ambitious teen or competitive rider to continue his success in showing or dressage. He is easy to shoe, trim, float etc.

Oscar comes with his wardrobe, bridle, saddle & false tail at this price.

Plenty of videos on request.

Contact: Kaylene Ph: 0437 240 375

Regal Type Price: $25,000.

15.1 ¾ hh Reg: Riding Pony / T'Bred EA & SHCV Reg Chestnut Gelding Sire: Urubula Regal Promise Dam: Type to Type GN 2024 QUALIFIED Champion Child Hack - Geelong Royal 2023 Reserve Champion - SHCV Jan 23 National Interschool Show Team - Vic Runner Up Supreme Lilydale Show 2022.

Baxter is the ultimate Childs small hack, taking his nervous rider to many championships and building her confidence over the past 12 months.

Gentle and kind, he is an absolute pleasure to handle on the ground.

No work down or lunging required, Baxter will happily stand and be prepped all day long, going straight from the float into the ring and can be ridden in both a snaffle and double with no fuss. No kicking / bucking/ rearing and loads onto the float or truck easily.

Currently happily enjoying the paddock most the time and is a great paddock friend. Stabled only leading up to big comps.

Sadly his current rider has moved onto a dressage warm blood recently and won’t be competing at GN so we are searching for a new home for Baxter.

Contact: Allysse Smith Ph: 0430 089 42187

Yarramie Park Magician Price: $ POA. 15.1 ¼ hh Reg: SHC & EA Brown Gelding YOB: 2014 Sire: Fernleigh Front Page Dam: Coverpoint Beautiful Small Show Hack, always ridden/handled/prepared by child.

Lovely to ride, very easy in every way.

Been to royal, qualified for Grand Nationals in Child's numerous times.

Still relatively undiscovered as we haven't taken him far. Potential to win at Grand National level.

Extremely sad sale, we bred this horse & will be devastated to see him go.

End of an era for our 3 daughters have grown up & moved on & this horse is far too good to waste in the paddock.

Entered & can be viewed at this year's Adelaide Royal Suit capable child or adult for showing at a high level, is also happy to pop around a jump course. Genuine sale of a lovely horse, vet check welcome.

Contact: Danielle Crosby Ph: 0408 504 590

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Koora Lyn Tyro

Price: $POA 12.2 ½ hh Reg: APSB Grey Gelding YOB: 2009 Sire: Koora Lyn Cossack Dam: Bureyer Dereyer

Elegant school master performance pony 12.2 ½ hh (officially measured with current height certificate) 14yo gelding. Taken current rider from pre grade 5 PC to a competitive Novice EA dressage rider.

Qualified and been on the Interschool National team every year with his current rider and past riders in both dressage and combined training. Placed at state and national level at interschool’s and EA Youth championships in both Prelim and Novice.

Point and shoot in jumping with many combined training successes including State and National level. Pony Club experience. Has shown and evented with previous rider successfully such as champion Australian Riding Pony at Sydney Royal.

Sadly, his riders’ legs have grown and he hasn’t - so he is looking for his next rider to teach. This pony is a true competitive allrounder in whatever discipline his new rider chooses.

Very emotional sale of a much-loved family member.

For more information Contact: Brodie Restall Ph: 0437 578 368

Bamborough Chanel Price: $ 15,000.

13.0 hh Reg: Riding Pony Liver Chestnut Mare YOB: 2012 Sire: Rathowen Paragon Dam: Bamborough Country Charm Daisy is the most exquisite and correct pony who has had great success ridden and led in the show ring. She is qualified grand national in the child’s show pony and can be ridden by children or step up for a small adult, I give beginners lessons in her at home and she knows how to go for them. Loves a little jump and is super easy to prep and show. All quality but I don’t have a small rider.

Contact: Bernadette Bilsborough Ph: 0428 421 728

Wyatt Park Quantum

Price: $ 20,000.

12.1 ½ hh Reg: EA, RP, ARP, PW, SP Palomino Gelding Sire: Wyatt Park Quontreau Dam: Rathowen Quarrel

Charlie is a lovely educated pony that has been ridden and handled by my daughter since she was 7 years old, he was her first off lead pony and lead-line with my youngest daughter. Having weekly lesson in Dressage, Showjumping and ground work; Clicker Training Responds well to all aids, Jumping: 70cm-80cm at home and PC Rallys Dressage: Prelim Level, accomplished walk, canter, canter walk transitions Teeth Done- 28-09-23, Vaccines: due 07/11/23 No sickness or vet visits since we have had him No Laminitis, No Nasties In that time we have done everything with him from Clicker Training, Pony Club, Camps, Gymkhanas, Dressage, Showjumping, Training days for Cross Country and Trail Rides Previous Owners: Competing with success at open shows, multi- supreme halter in both breed and colour classes, placing in Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide Royals, also had many wins in Harness Classes.

Vet check welcomed - Charlie is in full work Contact: Kahlia Evans Ph: 0413 188 843

Crestwood Jantz Price: $ 18,000.

12.2 hh Reg: WPCS APSB Chestnut Gelding Sire: Mirinda Spycatcher Dam: Imperial High Regard Dylan is the ultimate kids pony been ridden by children as young as 4yo, Dylan has recently been gelded, Dylan will make an exceptional lead rein/ 1st Ridden pony, he is already a multi supreme winner in hand and under saddle he is easy to do anything with & has the most amazing temperaments.

This is an extremely hard decision as we have owned him since he was 6 months old.

Contact: Kim Simpson Ph: 0413 307 811

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Riverrock Cascade

Checkmate of Sefton

Price: $6,000.

13.3 hh Reg: Part bred Morgan Brown Gelding YOB: 2019 Sire: Silverline Elite (Morgan Pony) Dam: Luna (Riding Pony)

Price: $45,000.

13.3 7/8 hh Reg: EA & SHC Black Gelding Sire: Dresden Ace of Spades Dam: Rathowen XS

This sensational pony has just been started under saddle at Taminga Equestrian Centre.

"Buddy" is now ready to start moving towards his chosen career. Whether that be in showing, pony dressage or Pony Club, Buddy is sure to be special.

Buddy is very friendly, kind and has that sensible Morgan temperament.

He has been well behaved under saddle with no unwanted surprises!

However, he is not yet ready for inexperienced riders, as he is still learning.

Contact: Julie Middleton Ph: 0421 645 940

Walkenny Park Xena Price: $ 5,500.

14.0 hh Reg: Australian Riding Pony Chestnut Mare Sire: Walkenny Park Tempting Limelight Dam: Langtree Xquisite Chestnut Reg Riding Pony Mare. 14.hh 7yro Sire Walkenny Park Tempting Limelight Dam Langtree Xquiste. Very quiet going well under saddle. Has lovely movement, is very athletic and loves to jump.

With her fantastic blood lines she would be a great broodmare this pony would make a great allrounder for a small adult or confident child I feel she would be better suited to a small adult or confident child due to her level of education.

Give her a bit more time and she will be a fantastic kids pony. Great to handle, float rug, groom Selling on behalf of client. Genuine enquiries only. Please no time wasters.

Contact: Denise Ph:0408 271 168

Top quality show Hunter pony. Checkers is a beautifully educated with a soft mouth and comfy to ride he is wonderful to do anything with small jumps dressage beach rides trial rides.

Checkers has the potential to take anyone to the top in the right hands Checkers has been handled and ridden by children but does need confident rider as he is not for a beginner he has beautiful confirmation he has no buck or bolt etc. easy to c.s.f Checkers has qualified for Grand Nationals in the large hunter pony and child’s large hunter pony 2024 Checkers has previously qualified for Grand Nationals 2023 large hunter. Qualified for all Royals 2024.

Contact: Tara Smith Ph: 0421 839 686

Ridgeview Park Royal Gossip Price: $8,500.

13.2 hh Reg: EA | SHC Bay Gelding YOB: 2015 Sire: Braefoot Park Royal Occasion Dam: Sanlirra Just Glitter National Quality Large Open Show Pony Archie has previously competed at EA Nationals and Grand nationals Qualified for grand nationals for the child's large show pony 2024.

Archie is well educated and has been handled, trained and campaigned completely by children but does require a confident rider as he is very forward and big moving.

Great to handle and take out.

A wonderful opportunity for someone to purchase a national quality pony without the huge price tag. For sale as rider moving on to a Galloway and quick sale needed which is reflected in price.

Contact: Melissa Harding Ph: 0402 660 884

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“BYE BYE FLY” QUEENSLAND ITCH, SWEET ITCH, SUMMER ECZEMA and EQUINE ALLERGIC DERMATITIS are names for distressing skin conditions which affects horses in spring and summer months throughout Australia and around the world.

T

he usual cause is a hypersensitivity to the bites of flies (in particular sand flies or midges).

While the bite of the flies are an irritation, some horses develop sensitivity to the bite and will rub themselves so much that they cause injury to their skin.

Research shows the cause is an allergic reaction to the chemicals in the saliva of the midges (as with humans).

KURITCH has been specially formulated to help assist this problem effectively, in a number of ways: Firstly, it repels the biting insects using the combination of the natural repellent “Citronella Oil” and a highly effective repellent “DEET”. Secondly, it soothes the irritated areas thus relieving the horse from biting and rubbing, which in turn allows the normal healing process to begin.

It achieves this by the inclusion of the natural antiseptic “Eucalyptus oil” and nd Camphor oil” which naturally relieves es itchy skin.

These significant benefits are also so enhanced by the “Rain Resistant” and nd “Low irritant” formula. As it doesn’t n’t contain alcohol (prevalent in most fly sprays) it won’t “sting” the horse. It can an also be applied to surface wounds, s, minor cuts and skin abrasions to help lp prevent irritation and possible infecction by nuisance insects.

Registered by the APVMA in Australia for over 40 years, extennsive field experience has proven en KURITCH to be a most effective ve solution for both preventing and nd healing distressing skin conditions ns caused by biting insects.

Not only that, but once or twice a day, stable lies come to the horse, feed vigorously for a minute or two, and then return to the shade to digest their food. These bites can cause intense irritation in some horses. The bites appear as small raised lumps with a central scab.

As well as KURITCH as a repellent, nt, so environmental management will also assist in protecting your horse.

The effects on the horses can be dramatic. They suffer intense pruritus (itchiness) on the mane, tail, face, ears and back, resulting in biting, rubbing, hair loss, self-trauma and a change of temperament. They become miserable and irritable.

Midges breed near stagnant water. er.

As they don’t fly more than a few w hundred metres from their breeding ng area, housing or paddocking your ur horses more than 500 metres from m those areas will reduce their exposure re to the flies.

KURITCH – REPELS NUISANCE INSECTS

Also rugging, hooding or stabling your horses between the hours of 4pm – 7am during spring and summer will limit the contact of the flies.

Should your horse already be suffering from the effects of allergic skin dermatitis, ensure you use QUIT ITCH to treat and relieve the effects of insect bites.

Since the 1970’s, QUIT ITCH has been an essential weapon in the fight against skin disorders in horses.