The horse report july 2014

MONTHLY ONLINE EXTRA EDITION 15 JULY 2014

IN THIS ISSUE

* Swabbing and the use of herbs * Stud and Breeding Feature * Laminitis

Qld international 3 Day Event Morgan Park Warwick August 28–31 Details at www.qi3de.org.au

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Big names head to Cloncurry for Challenge The Ernest Henry Mining Cloncurry Stockman's Challenge and Campdraft, the pinnacle of performance horse events in Australia, is set to return on Thursday, July 10 to Sunday, July 13 at the new location of the Cloncurry Equestrian Centre.

More than 1200 competitors, spectators and visitors from across Australia will congregate in Cloncurry for four days of Aussie horse-sport competition, live entertainment, rodeo events, trade stalls and plenty of campdrafting action.

Returning to the 2014 event is 2013 runner -up, Jon Templeton, Jody Challacombe riding 2013 Rising Star Award winner One Moore Battle Final Jody Challacombe and recently crowed Horse of the North Challenge winner, Scott Schoo.

President of the Cloncurry Stockman's Challenge and Campdraft James Coates, says the 2014 event promises to be a thrilling and fierce four days of competition.

"The Cloncurry Stockman's Challenge is a true celebration of the talent and dedication of horsemen and women of rural Australia," James said.

"For 2014, the Cloncurry Stockman's Challenge will be staged at the new venue, the Cloncurry Equestrian Centre, which we think will boost the profile of the event. The committee has been busy preparing the grounds for the weekend.

"We are lucky enough to draw some of the best riders in the country, who will compete for more than $60,000 in prizes and prize money.

The weekend also includes campdrafts for all ages, live entertainment, food stalls, bar facilities and more."

The 2013 Under 5 Premiership winner, Huon Smith said he looked forward to the Cloncurry Stockman's Challenge and Campdraft every year.

"The Cloncurry Stockman's Challenge and Campdraft is a major drawcard for competitors and spectators," Huon said.

"Because of the prestige of the event, everyone wants to win. The new venue for 2014 is also very exciting and a long time coming. We can't wait to compete this year!"

There will be three new additions to the 2014 program, including a Gala Dinner on Friday evening, as well as an Open and Rookie Challenge.

The Ernest Henry Mining Stockman's Challenge finals will take place on Saturday afternoon.

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Ways to "cover" or breed your mare There are two general ways to "cover" or breed the mare: Live cover: the mare is brought to the stallion's residence and is covered "live" in the breeding shed. She may also be turned out in a pasture with the stallion for several days to breed naturally ('pasture bred'). The former situation is often preferred, as it provides a more controlled environment, allowing the breeder to ensure that the mare was covered and places the handlers in a position to remove the horses from one another should one attempt to kick or bite the other.

Artificial Insemination (AI): the mare is inseminated by a veterinarian or an equine reproduction manager, using either fresh, cooled or frozen semen.

It is considered safe to breed a mare to a stallion of much larger size. Because of the mare’s type of placenta and its attachment and blood supply, the foal will be limited in its growth within the uterus to the size of the mare's uterus but will grow to its genetic potential after it is born. Test breedings have been done with draft horse stallions bred to small mares with no increase in the number of difficult births.

When breeding live cover, the mare is usually boarded at the stud. She may be "teased" several times with a stallion that will not breed to her, usually with the stallion being presented to the mare over a barrier. Her reaction to the teaser, whether hostile or passive, is noted.

A mare that is in heat will generally tolerate a teaser (although this is not always the case), and may present herself to him, holding her tail to the side. A veterinarian may also determine if the mare is ready to be bred, by ultrasound

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or palpating daily to determine if ovulation has occurred.

Live cover can also be done in liberty on a paddock or on pasture, although due to safety and efficacy concerns, it is not common at professional breeding farms.

When it has been determined that the mare is ready, both the mare and intended stud will be cleaned. The mare will then be presented to the stallion, usually with one handler controlling the mare and one or more handlers in charge of the stallion.

Multiple handlers are preferred, as the mare and stallion can be easily separated should there be any trouble.

Artificial insemination (AI) has several advantages over live cover and has a very similar conception rate.

The mare and stallion never have to come in contact with each other, which therefore reduces breeding accidents, such as the mare

kicking the stallion.

AI opens up the world to international breeding.

A mare also does not have to travel to the stallion, so the process is less stressful on her and if she already has a foal, the foal does not have to travel.

AI allows more mares to be bred from one stallion, as the ejaculate may be split between mares.

AI reduces the chance of spreading sexually transmitted diseases between mare and stallion.

AI allows mares or stallions with health issues, such as sore hocks which may prevent a stallion from mounting, to continue to breed.

Frozen semen may be stored and used to breed mares even after the stallion is dead.

However, the semen of some stallions does not freeze well. Some breed registries may not permit the registration of foals resulting from the use of frozen semen after the stallion's death, although other large registries accept such usage and provide registrations.

The overall trend is toward permitting use of frozen semen after the death of the stallion.

A stallion is usually trained to mount a phantom (or dummy) mare, although a live mare may be used, and he is most commonly collected using an artificial vagina (AV) which is heated to simulate the vagina of the mare.

The AV has a filter and collection area at one end to capture the semen, which can then be processed in a lab. The semen may be chilled or frozen and shipped to the mare owner or used to breed mares "on-farm".

When the mare is in heat, the person inseminating introduces the semen directly into her uterus using a syringe and pipette.

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Costs related to breeding Breeding a horse can be an expensive endeavor, whether breeding a backyard competition horse or the next Olympic medalist.

Stud fees are determined by the quality of the stallion, his performance record, the performance record of his offspring The highest stud fees are generally for racing Thoroughbreds, which may charge from two to three thousand dollars, to several hundred thousand dollars for a breeding to a proven producer of stakes winners. Stallions in other disciplines often have stud fees that begin in the range of $1000 to $3000, with top contenders who produce champions in certain disciplines able to command as much as $20,000 for one breeding.

To help decrease the risk of financial loss should the mare die or abort the foal while pregnant, many studs have a live foal guarantee (LFG) - also known as "no foal, free return" or "NFFR" allowing the owner to have a free breeding to their stallion the next year.

However, this is not offered for every breeding.

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Eventing action comes to Morgan Park With less than two months to go, nominations are open for the Queensland International Three Day (QI3DE) at Morgan Park, Warwick on August 28-31.

This year’s event will be big, with more than 2,000 spectators and competitors expected on the ground over the weekend.

There'll be Three Star eventing action, the State of Origin, Puissance Showjumping, Dressage Master Class, a Riders Lounge with live screening of the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, VIP marquee showcasing local Granite Belt wine, beer and produce, picnic hampers, cosmetic trials and more stalls than ever. Commentating over the weekend will be 4BC radio personality, Warren Boland.

Stroll through a wonderful exhibition of art and photography by well known Australian artists Scott Bridle and Peter Mortimer.

The Athletes Cafe is open daily with fresh hot and cold fare from local produce along with licensed bar and wine garden.

Picnic brunch hampers available for purchase to take to the water jump and later enjoy entertainment at the clubhouse by local musicians and Puissance Show Jumping.

The main event will be the International horse trials featuring Australia's top riders competing in the CIC3*, CCI2*, CCI1* and EvA105cm, EvA95cm and EvA80 classes.

Over $23,000 worth of cash and prizes is up for grabs, by up to 300 competitors.

The other feature of the event will be the State of Origin competition with Queensland's best pitted against their NSW counterparts. Queenslanders are riding for bragging rights, after the NSW team took out the inaugural competition last year by a fraction of a point. The winning team will take home $4000 and the perpetual trophy.

New in 2014 is the Wild Card Series for riders competing in the EvA 80, 95 and 105 classes. Horse and rider combinations were judged through out the year with all nominees going into a pool from which the judges will offer at least one wild card entry to a combination from each of the lower grade classes.

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There will be plenty of action and activities for everyone at this year’s Queensland International Three Day eventing competition at Morgan Park, Warwick in August.

Every competitor will receive a complimentary make up.

A strong and experienced committee is delivering on a three-year strategic plan to build a bigger and better the event for the State.

It includes returning president, Dr Cameron Osborne who is the Senior Medical Advisor for the Queensland Academy of Sport and former Wallaby doctor.

He is teamed with energetic and visionary Event Director, Ron McCarthy, a FEI and former 2000 Olympic official.

Together they are co-ordinating a dedicated 12 member team and highly capable volunteers.

The units range from sponsorship, logistics, through to quality course design, publicity, hospitality, and FEI standard administration, scoring and reporting.

President Dr Cameron Osborne thanked all the sponsors who have come on board to date.

Some of Australia’s leading eventers will be in action at Morgan Park in August.

"The 2014 Queensland International Three Day Event would not be possible without sponsorship from companies and individuals who understand the diverse and lucrative demographics enjoyed by Eventing," he said.

"Support comes in a range of forms from cash donations, product and time. This year we look forward to providing our partners and sponsors overwhelming return on their marketing investment.

“As the event gets bigger and better each year, our sponsorship relationships strengthen too.

"We also have to thank our partners and the support from Tourism and Events Queensland, Warwick Tourism and Events, The Australian Sports Commission, Federation Equestre Internationale, Equestrian Australia and Equestrian Queensland."

Wagners Brisbane West Wellcamp Airport is sponsoring the Dressage Day. BWWA General Manager, Phil Gregory said he was pleased to be on board with such a prestigious event.

“Bringing International level events such as this back to Queensland is very important for our upcoming junior and Olympic riders, and a great way to showcase what our region has to offer,” he said.

Prydes EasiFeed's representative, Ron Major said the Prydes Easifeed team is looking forward to attending the first class International level event and sponsoring the Show Jump Day on Sunday.

“Australia produces worlds best athletes and first class enduring events like this help make this possible. I am looking forward to watching some of Australia top athletes compete especially in the State of Origin on horseback,”he said.

Cancer charity Pink Bras and Blue Jocks will be collecting gold coin donations at the gate, with all funds to go to the Brisbane Mater Hospital Breast Clinic and Wesley Hospital Prostate Clinic. A 5km Fun Run/Walk is planned for Sunday followed by breakfast at the Athletes Cafe.

The action kicks off on Thursday, August 28.

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Exciting development in feeding laminitic horses Each season brings its own challenges to the horse/pony owner.

This autumn has seen good rainfall in much of southern Australia and the grass has responded with some lush growth not seen for many months. Laminitic horses are particularly vulnerable at this time of year because of increased sugar levels in the pasture.

Founder or laminitis is becoming increasingly common in both the pony breeds and also larger equine friends. When these symptoms are diagnosed the challenge for the horse owner is If your horse's hooves have numerous stress rings like this one, it indicates repeated episodes of sub clinical laminitis. to find a feed that is both nutritious and satisfying for ratio has been calibrated to enhance recovery their animal. without endangering the animal further.

How can you do this without endangering Sugar levels have been kept low as this is an the laminitic condition further? area of vulnerability in the founder cycle.

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Now they have created a stand alone “What you see is what you get“ is a no frills founder mix called Sole Mate. This new mix policy running thru the company. will help all those suffering ponies/ horses Based on the Murray near Swan Hill , this that are afflicted by this painful disease. family-based business supports local farmers Granny’s 100-year-old blends come together and is fully Australian owned. with modern technology to address the mulThis is a feed that can be safely given to tiple issues facing foundering ponies. founder/laminitic cases. By using Sole Mate This mix is also suitable for larger frame you can take the worry and confusion out of horses. the feed equation.

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They built a handsome cottage from mud bricks, grew fruit trees and vines and all that could be eaten. They had poultry and a cow or two and tea, sugar and flour could be bought from the paddle steamers.

Phoebe was born in Kerang in 1887 and was named after the ship her father sailed to Australia on. Frances Murray was an experienced midwife and naturally, Phoebe inherited the talents of her mother, curing everyone whether man or beast. At a very early age, Phoebe and her mother would ride out on horseback to attend the sick, using tried and tested natural remedies and techniques which had been handed down from generations before.

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`Fat pony founder’ - understanding laminitis number of cases we see today are very different both in their cause, and presentations.

By DAVID LOVELL BVSc Redlands Veterinary Clinic

In essence, there are primarily four major causes of laminitis: * Acute feed disorders * Blood poisoning or septicaemia * Supporting limb laminitis * Endocrinopathies

Laminitis, or “Founder” as it is referred to, has been a devastating disease for as long as the horse has been domesticated.

years could well have resulted in putting the horse to sleep.

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Laminitis, or “Founder” as it is referred to, has been a devastating disease for as long as the horse has been domesticated.

Traditionally, founder refers to sinking and it is derived from the relationship to boats sinking, or “foundering”. Strictly speaking, founder in horses means that the pedal bone sinks through the bottom of the foot, obviously with devastating consequences in the horse.

Nowadays, veterinarians refer to these horses as `sinkers’.

Fortunately these are not so common but they certainly still occur and are the most hyperacute and catastrophic of the “old school” typical cases of laminitis.

Next in line are the “rotated” pedal bone cases, and again, these also certainly still occur.

Both these syndromes are the result of what we have all traditionally referred to as founder, however, by far the greatest

The acute feed disorders were what we traditionally referred to as laminitis and the usual scenario was some accidental sudden access to the grain or the feed shed.

Fortunately management and the prevalence nowadays of pelleted feed has reduced the incidence of this. Endotoxic causes from severe illness such as colitis, pleurisy, travel sickness, retained foetal membranes, and so on, are still very common and the resulting laminitis is usually devastating and can be fatal.

These cases are a real emergency and prompt intensive intervention is necessary to minimise the effects.

This form of laminitis is the most common cause of the traditional basement membrane disease that we have now learned so much about.

Supporting limb laminitis occurs when the horse has some severe injury in one leg and bears most of the body weight on the other limb. Unfortunately, the resulting disease is often far worse than the initial problem.

We now manage such cases with supporting shoes on the “good” leg to help reduce this risk.

Endocrinopathies are now the major cause of laminitis.

We have always known the “fat” ponies founder but it is only the last decade or so that we have learned the real underlying causes. This disease is caused by aberrations in carbohydrate metabolism by the body.

There are two major pathways.

“Cushings” syndrome is very common and is the result of a “growth” in the pituitary gland in the brain of the horse.

It is quite common, presents a range of symptoms, the most serious of which is laminitis and fortunately can now be very accurately diagnosed and treated with medication.

The other pathway is known as equine metabolic syndrome, (EMS). This is very complex, still not properly understood, and can be very difficult to control or manage.

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Laminitis once diagnosed can be managed From page 14 Basically it is due to an increase in the circulating insulin in the blood.

Insulin is secreted by the pancreas in response to demands for, and increases in, circulating blood glucose.

Blood insulin levels can rise to very high levels and it is now known that this excess insulin circulating through the laminae in the feet, directly causes laminitis.

High insulin is the direct opposite of true diabetes where the problem is a failure of insulin production.

In so called “Type 2” diabetes, or insulin resistance, the insulin is high but the cells are unable to respond to it. Insulin resistance in particular in the horse is very poorly understood but it is common and can be devastating.

Simplistically, controlling carbohydrate intake in the diet, should remove the stimulus for insulin secretion and this forms the basis for the thrust of attempting to manage susceptible horses via the diet but it is nowhere as easy as that. Very definitely, exposure of susceptible horses to fresh green new grass growth such as occurs

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Many of the laminitis cases in this category are not as devastating and potentially life threatening as the “basement membrane” form.

They seem to come and go a little, undoubtedly due to insulin surges, and often the radiographic changes in their feet are much more subtle. Sufficient to say that any horse that has a sudden onset of generalised lameness should have immediate veterinary attention, and fortunately, once diagnosed correctly, most can be managed.

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The swabbing process Dr WARWICK VALE EFA National Medication Control Officer When you are competing officially these days it is becoming increasingly likely that you may be asked to submit your horse to being swabbed.

The likelihood of being swabbed increases if you perform consistently well as the selection process mostly centres around winners and placegetters but not exclusively so.

The process is relatively painless (except maybe for the blood test for the horse), but it will take some time and many novices will find it somewhat daunting and intimidating.

Both the EFA and FEI have a policy regarding the number of horses that must be sampled at their competitions.

The EFA maintains a Medication Control Program (MCP)/Swabbing Program that ensures that drug testing (swabbing) is carried out during official competition in conformance with requirements listed below.

Drug testing (swabbing) is compulsory at the following events/occasions: All FEI events (refer FEI Rules and Regulations).

All National Championships or equivalent (at least three horses or three percent of the horses taking part, whichever is the greater).

All State Championships or equivalent (at least three horses or three percent of the horses taking part, whichever is the greater).

Upon any horse that dies/euthanased at an EFA National Championship Competition Drug testing (swabbing) is recommended and/or permitted at the following events: At all selection or qualifying event for championships or finals.

At least once a year at official events that have a run more than six times a year.

Any EFA event or competition that holds graded competition At any EFA affiliated club/body that holds graded competition At any EFA Official Measuring Day The ground jury or event organisers are usually responsible for choosing the number of horses to be sampled and the selection strategy.

There are many methods for selecting horses to be swabbed at competitions.

The ground jury or organising committee may delegate the responsibility to the veterinarian to decide upon the method of selection.

The selection processes available to the ground jury/event organising committee include any of the following: 1. Horses may be chosen specifically because their behaviour raises suspicion, in other words, they appear drugged or under the effect of medication 2. Horses may be chosen at random from all competitors entered, or chosen at random from a group of winners or placegetters 3. Horses may be chosen because they are winners or placegetters

Blood samples may be taken from your horse if selected for a regulation swab.

4. Horses may be chosen because they have been withdrawn or scratched 5. Horses may be chosen because of poor performance 6. Horses may be chosen at a judge’s request.

Once the ground jury/event organising committee have selected the required number of horses for swabbing, a ground jury member/event organising committee member must notify the swabbing steward and veterinarian. It is the responsibility of the steward to notify the selected horses.

Practically speaking, you will be approached by the steward and formally advised that your horse has been selected for swabbing.

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Swabbing may occur at any time  From page 16 The stewards are required to seek out any of the selected rider/horse combinations without significantly interfering with their competition or preparation.

Under the rules of swabbing, your horse may be sampled at any time during competition and it may be sampled more than once.

In practice it is usual that the rider is notified and swabbed immediately after they have finished competing or have taken part in the presentation of prizes or within 30 minutes of the announcement of the competition results.

Persons responsible may be notified up to 30 minutes after the finish of the competition.

From the time of notification, you must present your horse to the swabbing box as soon as possible.

Your horse must then be accompanied by the swab steward or another officiating steward at all times after notification.

This person should supervise the selected horse from the moment the PR is notified and until the swabbing process has been completed.

Your horse will not be allowed to eat or be administered any medication until after the sampling is complete. Your horse may be hosed down, may have its tack removed and may be presented quickly for photographs before making its way to the sam-

Urine and bloods are sealed into the swab kit bag, and are sent off to the laboratory.

pling box/area. However, after notification you must present your horse at the swabbing area as soon as possible for sample collection.

Once at the swab box/area, the identity of your horse will be confirmed in the best way possible.

The veterinarian and the swab steward must confirm the identify of your horse against its EFA/FEI or relevant breed registration papers or if they are absent, write a description on the forms provided.

It is essential that you always take your horse registration papers/passport to every competition that you participate in.

The veterinarian or swab steward will open

a swab kit containing sealable bottles and blood tubes that will be used to sample your horse.

You will be asked to witness and verify the sampling kit documentation and code numbers. Then, the vet and steward will conduct a wash through procedure, where the urine specimen bottles are washed with a control solution so that the empty urine bottles can be tested for any prior contamination before any urine is added to them.

The vet and steward then try to encourage the horse to urinate for no more than one hour. The length of wait for urine must not exceed one hour, but may be shortened if the sampling officials are of the opinion that an expedited collection of urine is not probable. If your horse becomes dangerous or distressed then the sampling procedure may be curtailed or abandoned by the approval of the sampling officials.

After collecting the urine the vet will also take a small amount of blood from your horse. The vet and steward will explain the process as they do it and you are welcome to ask any questions at any time.

Both the urine and bloods are then sealed back into the swab kit bag and are sent off to the laboratory.

You will be given a carbon copy of the sampling identity documents with the numbers that correspond to your horse urine and blood. Your horse samples will sent off to the lab by the steward within 24 hours after your horse has been swabbed.

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Herbs and competition - the facts

By ANTOINETTE FOSTER Equine Nutritional Therapist and Medical Herbalist It is very frustrating for horse owners when they are continually provided conflicting information regarding the use of herbs, whether it is day to day use or competition use.

Most information provided to horse owners is misinformed and very often misinterpreted.

It is well known that some people in positions of authority have made broad statements about the use of herbs including 'don't use herbs because they could return a positive swab' this could not be further from the truth.

The following substances which relate to herbs are the only three currently on the FEI 2014 list and only one is actually banned.

BANNED: Capsaicin Topical analgesic/irritant CONTROLLED: Salicylic acid Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug.Threshold substance: 750 micrograms salicylic acid per millilitre in urine, or 6.5 micrograms salicylic acid per millilitre in plasma.

CONTROLLED: Valerianic acid Tranquiliser To explain the differences between controlled and banned, neither is permitted medications and the horse must be free of them at the time of competition.

Controlled Medications are substances that are recognised as therapeutic in the horse and are likely used from time to time between competitions eg. antiinflammatories and sedatives.

Banned Substances have no legitimate use in the horse. The difference really lies in the sanctions imposed if a horse returns a positive test.

The presence of a Banned Substance is taken as evidence that there has been a deliberate doping offence. The presence of a Controlled Medication could be because of poor advice/error around a withdrawal time.

The penalty for the presence of a Banned Substance is likely to be more severe than the penalty for a positive to a product on the Controlled Medication list.

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allowed during competition?

A. Knowing what is on a prohibited list gives a good idea of what is allowed during competition. However it is best to check for each discipline. Specifically any medications that are injectable may not be administered whilst under FEI rules without an FEI Form 3, which must be completed by a treating veterinarian and countersigned by the FEI veterinary delegate present at the event. This administration while under FEI rules may require oversight or stewarding by the FEI veterinary delegate or designee. Treating veterinarians will be required to consult with the veterinary delegate.

General and specific examples of permitted medications: 1.Antibiotics. Note - all except procaine penicillin G 2.Antiprotozoals (i.e. specific brand names include Marquis, Navigator) 3.Antiulcer medications.

Specific generic names include Omeprazole, Ranitidine, cimetidine and sucralfate 4.Insect repellents 5.Anthelmintics. Note- all except Levamisole or Tetramisole.

6.Rehydration fluid intravenously, minimum 10 litres.

Note - Fluids are not allowed to be administered to horses in the eventing discipline on the morning or afternoon prior to their start on cross-country.

7.B-vitamins, amino acids and electrolytes. These have always been allowed orally and in many cases this is still the preferred route of administration.

However in some circumstances a veterinarian may prefer to administer them intravenously or intramuscularly. Note - See above procedure required 8.Altrenogest (Regumate) for mares only so long as FEI form 2 is properly submitted.

9.All topical wound ointments that do not contain a corticosteroid, local anesthetic or irritant (such as capsaicin) or other substances on the prohibited list.

10.Preventative or restorative joint therapies. Many of these products in the oral form (chondroitin, glucosamine, etc.) have always been allowed orally and in many cases this is the preferred route of administration.

However in some circumstances a veterinarian may prefer to administer joint restorative therapy intravenously or intramus-

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Note - No intra-articular administration of any medications is allowed whilst under FEI rules.

Q. What about the implications of the new list on Herbal, Homeopathic Products and foodstuffs?

A. The FEI has always cautioned athletes, trainers, grooms and veterinarians against the use of herbal medications, tonics, oral pastes and products of any kind, the ingredients and quantitative analysis of which are not known in detail. Many of these products could actually contain one or more Prohibited Substances. A similar position is taken regarding foodstuffs.

Persons administering a herbal or so called natural product to a

horse or pony for health reasons or to affect its performance, having been informed that the plant origin of its ingredients do not violate the FEI regulations, may have been misinformed.

The use of any herbal or natural product to affect the performance of a horse or pony in a calming (tranquilising) or an energising (stimulant) manner is expressly forbidden by FEI regulations. The use of a calming product during competition may also have important safety consequences.

The FEI does not test or approve herbal or natural products to verify a possible violation of the FEI rules and regulations.

Therefore a claim that the product does not violate the FEI rules or is undetectable by drug testing is the sole responsibility of the manufacturer or individual making such a claim. Â Continued page 19

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Understand what goes into your horse  From page 18 The use of a herbal or natural product may result in a positive test result, contrary to the claim by the manufacturer or marketing agent.

Many Prohibited Substances have their origin in plants and may be regarded as serious rule violations.

For example, many pharmacologically potent and readily detectable forbidden substances are obtained from plants, e.g. cocaine, heroin and marijuana all come from plants. This warning is common to all major equine regulatory authorities.

Please also keep in mind the possible contamination of feed by Prohibited Substances.

Athletes and their advisors should discuss this problem with their feed supplier.

Avoid buying products in retail outlets for which specifications are unclear or from retailers you do not know very well.

This warning also applies to feed additives.

This information was taken directly from the FEI website at www.feicleansport.org/faqs.html So this makes it reasonably clear and it has been noted that the two target areas are 'calming' and 'stimulants', but I feel the word calm is not the correct word to use in this context, for calm means tranquil, peaceful, quiet, relaxed, composed - none of which in my opinion would suggest the word 'calming' being performance enhancing.

I agree that no horse in competition should be given a stimulant and I agree that no horse in competition should be sedated.

I believe that the word calming should be replaced with sedating.

There are many nutrients that are widely used to assist with the nervous system and many of these nutrients are already contained in feed that your horse is consuming every day.

These may include B group vitamins or the amino acid L tryptophan. Amino acids are chains of protein and L-tryptophan is found naturally in all forms of protein that your horse consumes on a daily basis.

I agree that intravenous drug therapy and masking agents should never be given to a performance horse, simply from a safety point of view.

If a horse requires strong pain relief to compete, the horse should not be competing.

As listed above there are a number of drugs that are accepted for use in competition, perhaps a little bit of a contradiction.

Under the WADA sporting codes, AFL athletes are permitted to use pain relief medication on the day of competition.

Under the FEI rules, it is very clear that 'preventative' or 'restorative' joint supplements are accepted and this does not just mean that glucosamine or chondroitin are the only oral supplements that can be used.

What this clearly means is that any preventative or restorative joint supplement can be used.

This would include a multitude of products currently in the market place, products that

There are many nutrients in the natural world which can be of benefit to a horse’s performance and well-being.

contain not just herbs but a number of other nutrients which have a preventative or restorative benefit.

Clearly these types of supplements are just that, preventative measures that can be used which do not increase the horse's performance level but simply manages the current level.

It is a 'pie in the sky' dream to imagine that giving a natural preventative or restorative joint supplement could actually turn your fairly average medium dressage horse into a grand prix horse overnight.

A horse, like a human athlete, can only perform at the level that he or she is capable of.

As a practitioner I recommend the use of preventative measures for all horse's muscles and joints.

A horse performing at a high level whether it be dressage, eventing or showjumping or any other discipline under FEI rules cannot perform on grass alone.

Human athletes require a strict training program and a very strict diet which will include many daily supplements to support their bodies in training and competition, there is no difference with horses.

In my opinion all horses require as a minimum a daily supplement, but horse owners can be very confused by the many products in stock feeds stores and saddlery stores.

I always suggest to my clients to walk in with a calculator that way they can determine what percentage of the product they are considering is actually active.

Most vitamin and mineral supplements on the market would be relatively safe to feed to a competition horse competing under FEI rules.

Under FEI rules daily formulas which

include vitamins, amino acids etc can also be used, which makes complete sense as these nutrients already form part of a horse's diet every day?

It is also clear in the information provided by the FEI that they can't test for herbs or approve them, apart from the three active plant constituents that are currently on the banned list, salicylic acid, Valerianic acid and Capsaicin.

It would be an impossible task for them to test for herbs as there are thousands upon thousands and why would they?

It has always been a difficult dilemma for governing bodies to decide what can and cannot be used in racing or competition.

The most difficult aspect is determining what constitutes nutrition for the horse, bearing in mind that the horse's normal daily requirements in the wild would be grass and water.

Horses are herbivores so therefore require roughage for a healthy digestive system, they also require some grain and other nutrients if they are working horses.

It is unusual these days to find a horse that will survive without other types of feeding apart from grass.

The domesticated horse has changed from being in the wild - he or she is 100% reliant on us.

So what constitutes an unacceptable or nonnormal nutrient?

Separating nutrients between food and drugs which in many cases have been derived from plants is very difficult. a horse to perform at a high level he or she requires the correct nutrient intake on a daily basis, this will most certainly include not just hays and grazing but also grains and other types of feed, and certainly some form of vitamin and mineral supplement would be necessary.

I agree that drugs in sport are an issue, particularly if it is going to mask an injury or soreness in a horse, but if you are using a natural product suited to the species, that is simply supporting a horse nutritionally, I see no problem with this at all.

The performance enhancement debate will continue.

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Examining the truth about herbs and swabbing

By VICTORIA Ferguson Dip.Herb.Med. Comparing the use of herbs with drugs in performance horses is contradictory.

The vast majority of commonly used herbs, being a natural nutrient and medicine for the horse, provide preventive nutrition and maintain and restore their natural level of performance. Therefore they are not performance enhancing.

Because the various controlling bodies of some sports know they cannot effectively control the use of herbs, they publish deliberately conflicting “information” about herbs and swabbing to try to discourage their use.

This is very confusing to most competitors who want to do the right thing by their horses and also want to obey the rules.

It is also exploiting the lack of knowledge on this topic by the average competitor.

For example many competitors believe that if a horse has received one swabbable product once it will return a positive swab forever. This is not true.

Another question of extreme importance in swabbing is the fine line between herbs which are both feeds and medicines. No drug can ever be regarded as a nutrient.

Nutraceuticals such as MSM, chondroitin and glucosamine are allowed and will not return a positive swab and yet there are many herbs which carry out similar functions in a preventive nutrition role, just as, if not more effectively and definitely less expensively.

Some commonly used herbs are feeds as well as medicines, this was determined by the horse during its evolution.

It is a complex topic, which requires a basic understanding of the facts, which are presented here for the information of all competitors.

The most important fact is that a herb cannot

be swabbed for, it has to be a constituent, which is explained here.

The science of pharmacognosy, which identifies and isolates “active” constituents from plants, considers that most herbal medicines contain phyto-chemicals which are chiefly responsible for the therapeutic activity of that plant.

From a herbalist’s point of view, the whole herb acting synergistically in the body is what constitutes the therapeutic activity of a plant medicine.

However the pharmacognosy view becomes very important when it comes to herbs and swabbing.

“The chemical compounds in plants that confer the physiological effects in human or animal bodies are usually referred to as the active constituents or active principles. In herbal medicine, the superior therapeutic qualities of Galenical preparations are recognised.

Galenical preparations are made from crude plant materials, and therefore contain a multitude of chemical compounds. In contrast, conventional plant-derived pharmaceuticals nearly always consist of one particular active constituent, which has been isolated from the crude plant material. Experience has shown Galenical preparations to have a number of advantages over isolated plant constituents. In brief, they produce far fewer side-effects, they are gentle, yet effective, and they are simple and cheap to produce.”

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that it is beyond the capacity of any laboratory to conduct regular testing for the presence of “active” constituents chiefly responsible for the therapeutic activity of herbs commonly given to horses.

New protocols are developed from time to time to discover metabolites in blood or urine samples produced from herbs and drugs with stimulant, narcotic or analgesic effects.

However this is not announced to competitors, owners, managers or their veterinarians. They find out when the first positive swab is returned.

“This policy is clearly illustrated by four horses returning a positive swab to one of the constituents of cayenne pepper, capsaicin, at the 2008 Olympics.

The FEI classified it as a prohibited substance for its hyper-sensitising and pain relieving properties, but it did not appear on its list of banned medications on its website prior to this, although one of the constituents of Valerian and Crampbark, valerianic acid, did and the FEI Central Laboratory in Paris did not offer a test for capsaicin.

FEI representative Paul Farrington said capsaicin had always been banned but only recently had a test been developed to detect it. One competitor’s positive came from capsaicin in an anti-chewing product he put on his horse’s bandages and stall, which is quite a common practice.” (2) Eminent Australian veterinarian Dr Glenn Robertson-Smith branded equestrian drug rules a farce in June 2005 when he compared the World Anti Doping Code Prohibited List International Code for human athletes with FEI rules for equine athletes.

In an article published in Equestrian Life Magazine he said “…this is a comprehensive document clear, precise and simple because the WADA has specifically targeted drugs which influence or affect performance. This list differentiates drugs from normal therapeutic drugs and does not try to ban every drug that has ever been manufactured.”

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Be aware of withdrawal periods From page 20 By comparison he said “The FEI rule has been drafted to be all inclusive and to that end it is effective. In fact according to this rule, sunlight, water and lucerne hay are all prohibitive substances because they have pharmacological properties in their action on the body systems such as the nervous, digestive, and urinary systems.”

Robertson concluded “Why does the FEI remain so far out of step with the rest of the sporting world? Why does it not embrace the code and lists provided by the WADA – a united body aimed at stamping out drugs in sport which represents every sport including the rider.”

Why indeed?

The FEI is the international federation controlling the Olympic sports of dressage, showjumping, eventing, reining and endurance.

National organizations affiliated with the FEI control these sports at a national level and similar rules apply to official and unofficial levels of competition.

All the other horse sports have their own controlling bodies such as the racing boards for flat and harness racing, as well as many show horse and breed organizations and agricultural show societies.

While they all have different swabbing rules – some have none – they do have one thing in common – all swabs taken at their events still go to the same government approved laboratories.

Most of the time the organization has little or no control over what is or is not swabbed for.

Since at least 2000, Valerian, White Willow, Kola, Kava and Guarana have been prohibited under racing rules. Valerian is used by many competitors as a calming herb.

It is a strong anti-spasmodic and is not prescribed or recommended by the author for use in competing horses.

Kola and Guarana are both similar to caffeine being heart stimulants, dangerous if over used and addictive. Kava is a sedative.

None of these three herbs and many others which circulated on an unofficial banned list is prescribed or dispensed by responsible or knowledgeable practitioners treating horses.

White Willow contains salicylates which have analgesic, anti-inflammatory and antipyretic activity, similar to Aspirin.

Salicylates are widespread in plants including lucerne. The use of Meadowsweet or White Willow orally or the topical use of Wintergreen Oil as part of a hoof or healing oil preparation could return a positive swab, if salicylates were being tested on that day.

However different drugs and herbs have different withdrawal periods.

Little testing for withholding periods in herbs has been carried out but from some tests and empirical observations 72 hours is likely to be a safe with-holding period.

Forms of administering herbs may change this. The above periods refer to oral dosage with liquid extracts but dried herbs may be longer, due to the fact they take longer to be metabolised by the body.

Essential (volatile) oils, a common constituent of many herbs, if used on their own, are absorbed through the skin and mucous membranes or through the olfactory pathways within minutes.

Many commonly used commercial topical preparations contain essential oils like menthol and/or camphor which are absorbed through the skin.

According to British herbalist Hilary Page Self, a 10 day withholding period is required

by UK Jockey clubs for essential oils.

Dosage rate of extracts could also be a significant factor. It is a common belief that a horse dosage should be multiplied from the human dosage rate according to extra bodyweight.

This is not the case, and small dosages are very effective for horses, as they are for humans, as has been demonstrated by the author in practice for 20 years.

Meanwhile the use of drugs in racing worldwide has reached scandalous proportions.

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Other highlights this season have been my daughter winning the ESA Young Show Rider of the Year 2012 with Baci; winning the Novice Small Show Hunter Galloway class at Melbourne Royal; also other high placings in all classes at Adelaide and Melbourne Royals;

“Greed has hurt the health of the horse industry, the jockey, the strength of the breed and the integrity of the sport. Horses race more on drug ability than natural ability.”

A comparison of these kinds of practices with the use of herbs, a natural nutrient and medicine for the horse, to maintain and restore their natural level of performance or provide preventive nutrition is odious, discriminatory and irresponsible and the motives behind it must be questioned.

At the FEI General Assembly in November 2009, new rules on swabbing were introduced, including raised allowable levels of salicylic acid.

The new list of several thousand banned substances, names only three constituents found in herbs – Valerianic acid which is contained in Valerian and Crampbark, Capsaicin found in Cayenne pepper, and Salicylic acid found in small quantities in White Willow, Wintergreen , Lucerne, Meadowsweet and other herbs and pasture plants.

This, despite wide publicity for months prior to this assembly from the British, American and Australian federations that the use of any herbs in any form was considered consistent with being a drug cheat, and which then went on to name a comprehensive list of commonly used herbs, in such a manner as to imply that they were or would be banned. This has not happened.

The herb Devil’s Claw known as the “herbal bute” requires special mention, it has very effective anti-inflammatory and pain relieving qualities, and I have no doubt that a test is being developed for whatever it’s “active” constituent is deemed to be.

Not so many years ago the FEI rules exempted herbs that horses might naturally graze in their fields or pastures. It seems the global pharmaceutical companies now influences the politics of equestrian sport.

References 1 - H. Wohlmuth, Pharmacognosy and Medicinal Plant Pharmacology 2 - J. Hart www.jameshartequine.com

Reserve Champion Ridden SH Riding Pony at Adelaide Royal Breeds Day; Champion Rider, Champion Childs and Champion Small SH Galloway at Champion of Champions (GNQ); Runner-up Rider 13-15 years and Champion Small SH Galloway at ESA Horse of the Year; Champion Rider at SHC HOTY (GNQ); Champion Rider at Australia Day Show (GNQ); Runner-up Rider, Champion Classic SH Galloway and Champion Small SH Galloway at SHC Rising Star Show (GNQ) along with numerous Champions and Supremes at Ag shows. Brianna’s other show horse Chief (Marena Gala Chief), who is kindly on lease to us, has also done really well in the short time we have had him. He is now qualified for all Royals and also recently qualified in his Small Show Hunter Hack class for 2014 Grand Nationals and qualified Brianna in her rider class

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Be prepared when transporting your horse Transporting and traveling with a horse or pony is a common event for horse enthusiasts, whether it's floating your horse to a show or competition, taking a horse to the vet or farrier, or even picking up a load of horse feed.

Make sure that your trailer is correctly fitted and secured to your towing vehicle is well suited to towing the weight.

Run a basic safety check, check brake lights, indicators double check your breakaway unit, brakes and safety chains are connected correctly, check tire pressure and ensure you have enough fuel in your tank.

It’s also a good idea to have a mobile phone with in case of accident or breakdown.

Carry a horse first aid kit in your float and always be prepared for problems that might occur.

Prepare your horse for the ride.

Always use a breakaway-style halter , protect your horse’s legs with wraps or travel boots.

If it is a hot day, you may want to put fly spray on your horse so your horse doesn't stomp as much, minimizing the possibilities of injuries.

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If you have windows in your trailer open them but leave the screen up so the horse’s head is not out of the trailer.

Be sure to stay calm throughout the process, as your horse will pick up on any stress.

Make your trailer look inviting to your horse.

Horses are fundamentally claustrophobic and will rarely, if ever, walk into a small dark space. Put shavings on the floor so absorb manure or urine so as horse does not slip on a wet and soiled floor.

Open wide all other doors and windows to let in as much light as possible.

If you can, try to put some hay in a place that is clearly visible to your horse from outside the trailer.

Loading your horse into the trailer.

Lead him calmly up the ramp or up the step and into his individual chute.

If he is nervous, have a calm horse go before him or even go in first yourself.

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When it comes to buying a horse float, it pays to be able to understand what is being explained to you and the following are just some common terms which prospective horse float buyers might encounter: Galvanised: A common term used for the construction of the float. It refers to the process that applies a zinc coating to steel or iron to prevent rusting. There are two different processes - electroplating or hot dip zinc coating. Not all floats are made from galvanised steel but galvanised float will have greater longevity.

ATM: This stands for Aggregate Trailer Mass and refers to the combined weight of both your float and its load. It is important not to exceed the ATM of your float, as the axels will be rated to carry a limited weight.

F17 marine ply: This refers to the stress grade of timber. The higher the F level, the stronger. Marine ply is a water resistant timber product made from bonded (glued) multiple layers of sheeting and in the case of horse float flooring has a rating of F17. These very strong layers are bonded together in alternating directions, which further increases the strength of the finished product which is often used for flooring.

Tare: Tare is the actual weight of your float. This will be listed on the VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) plate, which is usually located on the draw bar of your float.

Box steel and angle steel: These refer to the shape of steel used for structural sections of the float such as the flooring. Box steel, is as the name suggests, is a square length of tubing. Box steel is stronger than angle line and is the preference for load bearing structures such as flooring. Angle line is a longitudinal section of a square length of steel tubing.

Roller rocker suspension: This is a load sharing suspension that ensures a smooth transfer from front to rear axel. This reduces vibration and pitching of your horse float, giving your horse a more comfortable ride. It uses leaf springs but the difference is that the ends of the springs are conjoined on a moving rocker which allows the forces from one axel to be shared by the other.

RHS: This refers to Rectangular Hollow Section and is steel used for structural sections of the float such as the draw bar. RHS is high strength cold-formed structural hollow sections of steel that are Hot-dip galvanized. The external zinc coating of the steel then has a coating applied to improve resistance to rusting and improve the adhesion of paint and powder coatings.

Break away unit: This is an emergency safety-net which is activated if your float comes away from your car. The break-away unit will activate your float’s electric brakes, slowing your float down and is charged by your car’s auxiliary power (you must check that your car has AUX power in order to

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Senior 4 Star Instructor Senior Horse Development Specialist EVENTS CALENDAR 2014

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Calgary puts on a show with Stampede

By BOB ANTHONY If you are reading this, chances are you aren’t going to what is often called “The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth” - the Calgary Stampede.

This annual celebration which engulfs the city of Calgary in the province of Alberta in Canada, is 10 days of all things western from events in the arenas to music, street parades and activities.

You don’t have to be a cowboy to be swept up in the excitement The Stampede, held in early July gets underway with a huge street parade with marching bands, over 150 floats and hundreds of horses.

The best rodeo riders from around the planet converge on Calgary to go head to head riding horses and bulls, roping cattle and all the events you come to expect from a world class event.

However it is possibly the Stampede’s `signature event’, the four horse team chuckwagon races which draws the biggest crowds.

Described as `cowboy’s NASCAR’ the Calgary Stampede’s famous chuckwagon races are a major highlight of this at festival in Canada.

This is driving like no other and with more than $1.2million in prizemoney, it’s not for those who aren’t serious about winning.

However there also so much more going on at the Stampede with an entertainment program second to none.

Some of the world’s leading country music artists will be joined by contemporary artists to provide a wide selection of music.

There are nightly shows, talent quests, cultural experiences featuring the Indian heritage of the First Nations in an Indian village, agricultural displays and demonstrations and markets.

Held in the Canadian summer, the Calgary Stampede also presents an opportunity to explore scenic Alberta.

It’s a cross between the Tamworth Country Music Festival and the Warwick Rodeo but on a huge scale.

Annually, the Stampede attracts up to one million visitors of all ages.

The Calgary Stampede has also joined forces with the Australian Outback Spectacular to bring a bit of a `cowboy cultural exchange’ across the Pacific.

It is a spectacular celebration of western hospitality Canadian style.

To find out more about the Calgary Stampede, visit www.calgary stampede.com

New Hendra vaccination requirements announced Equestrian Australia (EA) has adopted a new by-law outlining the Hendra vaccination requirements for horses which attend EA and FEI sanctioned events in Australia.

The EA Hendra Vaccination ByLaw came into effect from July 1, however implementation will occur from October 1, 2014 to allow event organisers and owners/riders an opportunity to comply with the by-law’s requirements.

There is also an additional one month grace period for any event taking place during the month of October which already has its schedule published.

The by-law makes it a requirement for organising committees of EA and FEI events to complete a questionnaire during initial planning stages to determine if their event requires classification as a Hendra Vaccinated Event (HVE).

Known as the Equestrian Competition Hendra Biosecurity

Checklist, the assessment requires event organisers to answer a series of multiple choice questions about the location and duration of the event, the number of horses in attendance, how the horses will be stabled and the impact on the facilities should a Hendra outbreak occur.

If the result of the checklist is equal to 50 or above, then event organisers will need to classify their event as a HVE. There will be one checklist used by all event organisers regardless of the state in which their event is held however the location of the event will determine if all or only some of the attending horses require vaccination.

The by-law divides the country into two regions – endemic and non-endemic – with different requirements for each.

Events graded as a HVE within the states of NSW and Queensland, which the by-law defines as the endemic region,

will require all attending horses to be Hendra Vaccinated.

Events that carry a HVE classification within Victoria, South Australia, Western Australia, Tasmania and the territories of NT and ACT, which the by-law defines as the non-endemic region, will only require horses travelling from the endemic region (NSW and Qld) to be Hendra vaccinated.

Equestrian Australia CEO, Grant Baldock said the by-law offered a practical approach to mitigating the risk of a Hendra incident at an EA event.

“To date, Hendra incidents have only occurred within NSW and Queensland and since the likelihood of a Hendra incident occurring at an EA event is higher in these states, all horses attending a HVE within NSW or Qld, regardless of their origin will require Hendra Vaccination,” he said.

“If your horse resides in another state and you don’t travel to

NSW or Qld for a HVE event then your horse will not require Hendra vaccination. Only horses which leave these states and attend a NSW or Qld HVE will require vaccination.”

Mr Baldock said a range of resources had been developed to assist event organisers and riders/owners understand the Hendra Vaccination By-Law and checklist.

“As well as providing a three month grace period to give event organisers and riders a chance to understand and comply with the by-law’s requirements, factsheets have been developed to help answer common questions and guide event organisers through the process of completing the checklist.”

For more information on the Hendra Vaccination By-Law and the Equestrian Competition Hendra Biosecurity Checklist please visit the dedicated page on the EA website at www.equestrian.org.au

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Australian Horsemanship Trainers feature

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Dr Lew Sterrett brings lessons for life and the language of the horse.

Dr Lew Sterrett grew up on a farm in Pennsylvania, and has been involved with horses since he was 8.

He attended Penn State University majoring in the Animal Industry field. After university he went on to earn his masters in divinity and his doctorate in leadership training.

Over the years, Lew (pictured) has had many opportunities to learn from qualified trainers and educators.

Tunnel Ridge Ranch, a youth camp on the banks of the Ewen Maddock Dam, has the privilege of hosting Dr Lew at their Landsborough property for three shows over the weekend of July 12-13.

Dr Lew uses horses in various stages of training for his 'sermon on the mount' presentations to illustrate lessons for life and leadership.

"Our purpose is to help people understand how healthy relationships develop and how they can experience harmony and success in their own lives and businesses," Lew said.

Watch: as Dr Lew works with an untrained horse Listen: as he explains how the horse understands what the trainer is communicating Learn: to evaluate and understand horse behaviour. You will see the horse go from fearful, to trusting; from stiff and resistant to supple and willing to serve their rider.

Dr Lew shows how a trainerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s character wins the heart of the horse, setting the stage for future success in all areas of training.

The show is delighting people all over the world, of all ages and it is said you will find yourself fascinated even if you don't like or understand horses and you will never forget this valuable experience.

As an international speaker, horse trainer, and certified counsellor, Dr Lew Sterrett has developed DVDs and written a book called Life Lessons from a Horse Whisperer.

Tunnel Ridge Ranch is hosting three 'Horse Whispering Shows' at the Landsborough property on the Sunshine Coast starting on Saturday, July 12 at 9.45am and 2.45pm and Sunday, July 13 at noon. Gates open 45 minutes prior to each show.

Set on the oval in a natural amphitheatre, there is grass seating on the hill side so bring a blanket to sit on. For the children, there will be pony rides, face painting, balloons and a local fire brigade truck.

Plenty of good food available too.

Entry per show is $10 per person, children under 12, $5 and children under 5 free or $25 for a family of four.

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2014 Annual Mudgeeraba Show

DP Illusive and Ashleigh Harris working out to place in the Open Hack

Champion Galloway in Ring 2 was Rathowen Xfactor exhibited by Jasmin Hunt

Emma Burges and Zarra in the junior jump

Champion Led Hack Wonderland exhibited by Ali Berwick and Billy Raymont

Champion Local Pony Hack Hollys Signet exhibited by Isabell Cross Winston

Reserve Champion Galloway ring 2 Tremayne Royal Exhibit exhibited by Susan Paine

Winner of the Leading rein pony was Mackenzie Thompson with handler Courtney Midson

Champion Open Hack Dunelm Royal Obsession exhibited by Tyler Harris

Zone 15 Pony Club Dressage Championships winners Hannah Barker -Senior Elementary Alara Paxton - RU Senior Elementary Kristy Byrne - RU Senior Novice Alison Alstonfiled - Senior Novice Emma Brugess - RU Senior Preliminary Shae Herwig - Senior Preliminary Kahlah Gamlin - Junior Novice Mackenzie Cummings - RU Junior Novice Isabelle Ellis - Junior Preliminary Emma Shoobridge - RU Junior Preliminary

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Show Horse Council Qld Rising Star 2014

Pandemonium exhibited by Lisa Boundy and ridden by Paul Austin champion Rising Star Large

KD Park Perfection exhibited by April & Ruby Baxter runner Up Rising Star Large Pony

SHCQ Champion Intermediate Hack..

Newport exhibited by Kirsty Harper-Purcell with judge Darryl Hayes

Tremayne Royal Opera exhibited by Charlee Anthony Runner up Rising Star Large Galloway

Farleigh Angelique exhibited by Lisa Jones Champion Intermediate Galloway

Wellan Regan Edition exhibited by Karen Shaw Runner up Rising Star Small Galloway

SHCQ Runner Up Intermediate Hack - Silhouette exhibited by Charlee Anthony

Tremayne Watercolours exhibited by Susan Paine top 5 in the rising star large show pony

Zone 15 Pony Club Flat Riding Championships

Champion Junior Rider and Supreme Rider was Isabell Ellis from Grafton

Alara Paxton fromm Bangalow and Charlee Anthony from Murwillumbah tied for the Associate Pointscore with Alara winning on a countback

Winner of the senior Pointscore was Kirralea Buckley from Cabarita and runner up was Makayla Jesser from Lower Clarence

Junior Pointscore winners was Tia Gotterson from Brunswick Valley and Runner up was Kailee Rose from Grafton

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Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Happening DAYBORO SHOW The 59th Annual Dayboro Show with be held on July 5 and 6 at the Memorial Showgrounds, Mt Mee Road, Dayboro.

The show offers a full ring program as well as trade displays and pavilion sections and there will be a sideshow alley operating all weekend.

Ring events will include showjumping, Hack and Rider classes, breed classes, a AA Miniature horse show, a full harness racing program, team penning, paint bred classes and supreme Western exhibit. Other activities on offer are poultry and woodchopping, fireworks display on Saturday night and lots of other fun entertainment for the whole family.

For more enquiries phone 07 3425 1459 or visit the website at www.dayboroshowsociety.com

TERRANORA LAKES HACK SHOW The Terranora Lakes Equestrian club will be holding a Hack show on Saturday, July 19 at there club grounds at Bilambil Rd, Bilambil just west of Tweed Heads starting at 9am The day will commence with Led Classes followed by Hack class, Rider classes, Champion Novice, Open and Hunter, Small Pony, Large Pony, Galloway and Hack, Supreme Led, Supreme Hack, Supreme Rider with loads of prizes, sashes, garlands and trophies to be won.

There will also be a separate beginners ring for those just starting out in showing or still on lead line.

They will have led classes, rider , Hack, pleasure, walking races, trotting races and more.

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JUNE 14 & 15 Liberty Camp - Coffs Harbour 21 & 22 Adult Fun Campout - Coffs Harbour 27-30 Ken Faulkner Clinic JULY 5 & 6 Beach Camp - Cabarita 12 & 13 Horsemanship Camp - Precision Belford 19 & 20 Connection, Collection, Communication Camp AUGUST 23-24 Horsemanship Camp - Wauchope

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Winter Hack Show Saturday 19th July Led classes Hack class, Rider classes, Champion Novice Champion Open Champion Hunter, Small Pony Large Pony Galloway Hack Supreme Led Supreme Hack Supreme Beginner Ring Prizes, Sashes Garlands and trophies to be won For further information or a program Email: cobakibob@bigpond.com or Ph 0413 733 294 - 07 55909721

59th Annual Dayboro Show Saturday 5th & Sunday 6th of July 2014 Ring program, Trade displays & Pavilion sections all weekend Saturday - Hack and Rider Classes, Breed Classes, Showjumping and Team Penning Sunday - Breed classes, Miniature Horse AA Show Paint Bred Classes and Supreme Western Exhibit Showjumping and Full Harness Program Fireworks Saturday night Woodchopping & Poultry Saturday and Sunday Various Car Club displays Sunday Plus lots of fun filled entertainment for the whole family.

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What’s Happening TALLEBUDGERA PONY CLUB CELEBRATES 50 YEARS WITH GALA SHOWCASE To celebrate it’s 50th Anniversary, the Tallebudgera Pony Club are holding a Gala Showcase event, on Saturday, 2 August at the Pony Club grounds Andrews Rd, Tallebudgera. The event will showcase all things equestrian, including show jumping and gymkhana sporting competitions, dressage and natural horsemanship demonstrations plus there will pony rides for the kids.

And lots more!

Recently, the Club was fortunate to acquire shelter structures from the Parklands Showgrounds. Further funding and support from the Department of National Parks, Recreation, Sport and Racing and by the Gold Coast City Council is needed to complete the arena surface, erect lighting towers and fencing. Funds raised at the Gala Showcase will also go towards completion of TPC’s grand project.

On the 2nd August, our Golden Raffle to win either a Kara Kar Float or a Mazda 2 car will be drawn. There are only 1000 tickets, so great odds for all. Email raffle@tallebudgeraponyclub.com for that lucky ticket!

Over the years the Pony Club has had a few locations. Starting off in 1964 between Tweed Heads and Kirra, on the primary school grounds, hence the original name of Twin Towns Pony Club. In 1967 the club grounds were relocated to Salk Oval, Palm Beach, before the Council allocated land at their current home, Andrews Road, Tallebudgera in 1974.

The Tallebudgera Pony Club encourages young people to ride and learn to enjoy all kinds of sport connected with horses and riding. The Club also provides instruction in riding and horsemanship, with the aim of instilling in members the proper love and care of their animals, and to promote the highest ideals of horsemanship, citizenship and loyalty, thereby cultivating strength of character and self-discipline.

For more information please contact Allison Allo on 0413 00 47 47 or go to www.tallebudgeraponyclub.com

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TALLEBUDGERA PONY CLUB Come celebrate our 50th Anniversary

Saturday

Show Jumping Competition Best of Zone Mini Gymkhana Grand Prix Freestyle 11am - 4pm Quadrille Dressage Tent Pegging Vaulting Pony Rides Horseshoeing Markets Cake Stall Andrews Road BBQ / Canteen Tallebudgera Silent Auction www.tallebudgeraponyclub.com

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The Qld Festival of Dressage has enjoyed Horseland’s partnership and support every year since the very first festival in 2007 and in particular, as the major event sponsor since 2012.

Event director and Horseland (Gold Coast) Sponsored rider, Nicole Tough, said, “With the festival now in its eighth year, we are proud to produce this unique annual event not only for our devoted spectators, but for premium Australian companies like Horseland. Their support is of significance to us, as well as for our sport and all equestrians because with Horseland as the linchpin of the festival, we can continue to produce an event which grows and strengthens our main purpose in benefiting the training and education of our Australian horse-loving community”.

Horseland is a family owned and operated Australian business.

The first Horseland store opened in 1978 and has evolved over the last 30 years to become Australia's largest equestrian retailer with 53 stores nation wide.

With their vision to be the heart of the equestrian community, Horseland ensures access to a full range of leading brands and takes great care in helping all equestrians in finding out what’s on, knowing who to talk to, showing you how or just being understood, and provides horse lovers with hints, tips, advice and experiences to realise the full potential of you and your horse.

All you need to know, find, learn and view is to be found in-store or on the sensational and very user-friendly Horseland website at www.horseland.com.au To all future, past and present festival devotees, lock in Saturday, September 20 for Australia’s favourite dressage education and entertainment event, The Horseland 2014 Qld Festival of Dressage.

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