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Australia’s `horse capital’ Scone is gearing up for the annual horse festival which takes over the town from May 3 - 19.

Scone saddles up for horse festival Scone, the Horse Capital of Australia, is saddling up once again for the annual Scone and Upper Hunter Horse Festival from May 3 - 19. The festival celebrates the place where horses reign and where each year many people from within the region and from far afield come together in a tribute to Australia’s equine industry. Upper Hunter Shire, located in the Upper Hunter Valley of NSW is world renowned for its breeding of thoroughbred horses, while also being the location for the Stock Horse Society of Australia. Scone’s annual festival has evolved from a simple street parade into being a 17-day event featuring a broad range of equestrian activities. A four hour drive on the New England Highway from Sydney, Scone is home to more than 65 horse studs breeding millions of dollars worth of foals every year. For more than 25 years the Scone and Upper Hunter Horse Festival continues to draw ever increasing crowds. They come to enjoy over two weeks of equine country life with thoroughbred shows, horse competitions, rodeos, dog trials, thoroughbred stud tours and horse racing. There will be arts and crafts

shows, balls, line dances, discos, parties, fetes and fairs. The festival also includes the Scone Cup horse race that has been run since 1947. The Scone Cup attracts well over 8,000 patrons to the track each year. This year, the festival had a medieval flavour with a themed cocktail party and even a jousting tournament. Other regulars include the famous horse parade, the King of the Ranges Stockman's Challenge, the premier stockman’s challenge in Australia, now in its’ 10 the year, with top stockmen and women competing for over $40,000 in prize money. Scott Brodie will hold demonstrations as part of the Thoroughbred Rehabilitation Program which aims to re-home Thoroughbred horses deemed suitable for use as leisure horses, re-educate and re-train thoroughbred horses for deployment in a new equine career. There will be vaulting competitions, exhibition matches of horseball, clinics and workshops, country concerts and bush poetry. For more information about Australia’s premier horse festival, visit the website at www.horsecaptial.com.au

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Acclaimed trainer heads Downunder Ribbleton are proud to present for the first time in Australia a world leader in horse training Sylvia Zerbini. Sylvia transforms horses at liberty into the ultimate equestrian performing art. “I’ve been with horses my entire life. It’s in my blood,” said Sylvia, a ninth generation performer. She has captivated audiences throughout Europe and the America’s, since her debut on stage at the age of five. Most recently Sylvia starred in the acclaimed equestrian spectacle Cavalia (2008-2011). Her gift for orchestrating nine Arabians at once in her mesmerizing Grande Liberte performance, has earned accolades from media around the world. “I am blessed with a gift for reading horses. It’s about the bond,” Sylvia said. She grew up around her family’s horses, studying their behavior at rest and play became her equine classroom which inspired her to adopt liberty as a chosen way of communicating with horses. “I listen to what they tell me,” Sylvia said. She uses only body positions and a handful of verbal cues to communicate with 810 horses on stage (one third of which are stallions!). Born in Sarasota, Florida, Sylvia grew up with her parents on tour. Her father, was a wild animal trainer and her mother a

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famous trapeze artist. Like her mother, Sylvia took to the air as a girl, but horses were her true passion.

At an age when most teens get a driver’s license, Sylvia was professionally training and performing with liberty horses.

“Being a trapeze artist helped me. Horses are agile. They’re like dancers,” she said. Another parallel is the absolute focus required to work with numerous horses at liberty. Sylvia calls the horses themselves her greatest mentors. She coined the phrase Grande Liberté (French for grand liberty) specifically for liberty exhibitions involving more than six horses - her specialty. Honored with numerous awards including the prestigious Cup of Monaco, presented to her by Monaco’s Prince Rainier, Sylvia has performed for nearly 10 million people in her career, to date. She has performed in New York, Mexico City, Montreal and Los Angeles before touring with the horse spectacular, Cavalia. Now launching a dream, that has been a lifetime in the making, Sylvia has developed educational clinics. Sharing her knowledge of training horses has never before been offered to the public. Continued page 5

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Be re-inspired by Sylvia “My dream is to help educate the equine world,” Sylvia said. So why would this be a good clinic for you to attend? Perhaps ask yourself the question: Why did you fall in love with horses to begin with? What were your horse dreams made up of? Any horse lover can remember films like The Black Stallion, Black Beauty, International Velvet etc. They were inspiring because they all showed a bond between horse and human that allowed them to do / be anything. Somewhere along the line reality deviates from that vision and the relationship suffers. Sylvia’s clinics will re-inspire and show how to achieve those dreams and these are for everyone who has a love of horses. Sylvia will be sharing with the students and spectators a way for them to better understand the keys to training horses by being able to read the horse, by creating mutual respect and working in a way that is more profitable for the horse than is found in many other training styles.

YOU CAN WIN! For a chance to win a weekend double pass to the Sylvia Zerbini clinic of your choice visit us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/pages/T he-HorseReport/202678616409634?re f=stream and like and share our page. Competition closes early May and winners will be notified directly. Sylvia will teach how it is possible with the use of pure energy to have the horse understand what is being asked in a way that horses communicate with each other. She will explain how this is possible with body movements and tones. She will be able to show that there is no good or bad in a horses mind, but it is your reaction that teaches them whether the behaviour is profitable or not. This is all connected to timing, place and circumstance. To find out more about Sylvia and her training techniques read our Sylvia Zerbini - Questions and Answers pages, 6 and 7.

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Finding out more about Sylvia Zerbini What do you do? I am a trainer and entertainer, travelling through out the USA presenting my art with my horses. Where do you live? I now reside in Ocala, Florida, USA. Known as the Horse Capital of the World. How did you get started in liberty training? Growing up on my family's circus, I was in charge of the turnouts for all the horses, this taught me to observe their language between each other, `The Silent Language'. Learning traditional circus liberty at an early age, never following the rules, I developed my own training methods from observing horses in their natural environment. The language of the horse teaching me the way. What advice would you give to someone who wants to change the way they interact/work with horses? Listen to your horse, always work slower and always acknowledge each thing your horse gives to you. Perfection will come in time. Who are your mentors/idols/inspirational people? Very simply, all horses are my mentors, idols and my total inspiration. What drives and motivates you to get up every morning and do what you do? I feel that I have a mission to inspire people when I work with my horses, I want teach all the language of the horse as they know each other. What is you favourite breed or breeds and gender of horse to work with and why? I do not have a favourite breed. To me all horses are equals as all humans and I treat them all according to their each individual personality. For my work on stage I prefer to work with Arabians, to me they are the most playful of breeds with each other, allowing me to work up to 12 horses on a large stage. Stallions for stage are very expressive, making a beautiful show. I have used mares and love them all but do not feel that they have as much fun in body language. Have you ever met a person or horse that wouldn't benefit from your approach? I have never met a person that does not benefit from my approach. People might at first be reserved and hold on to their ways of what they have previously seen but then after introducing the methods that I have taught them they always write to me on how my approach in teaching has changed their whole vision on Liberty. Page 6

How do you transition your work on the ground with the horses to benefit you when riding? After all of my groundwork, I can jump upon my horse for the first time and I have a calm thinking horse. This allows him to understand better. What are you working on right now? I am now working on the Spanish March and lay down with no aids, just by the communication, a touch on the shoulder for the march and a praise for a lay down, on the understanding of each of the descending phases. I am also working on multiple horses teaching me the understanding of each brain and each character of the horse. What achievement are you most proud of? The achievement that I am most proud of has to be that in 2008 when I was hired by the equestrian show Cavalia. I and several other well known trainers were given horses to train within a six month period, with the purpose of them being presented on stage. Within this time the only horses that were introduced to the stage were mine. Keeping my methods, beliefs and training techniques, under pressure from the other trainers to change my ways, telling me that it would not work and ultimately proving that my techniques were the most efficient. Being able to surpass all of these trainers with their methods was my proudest moment. Outside horses, my most memorable moment has to be for being known throughout the world for my aerial work. In 2007, I was invited by Prince Rainier of Monaco to perform my single trapeze, winning numerous awards. Still to this day having people telling how much I inspired them to go to a better place just by seeing my experience and feeling they received by watching my work.

easier to answer this question with a horse's name. With the passing years and the more knowledge I acquired, I feel that all of my horses are equally the best, they each present and give me something different, so I have to say that all of my horses on the way that I have treated and trained them, I consider the best. How do to prepare for an important event? My mental preparation for an important event is just to totally erase everything from my mind. I work for the moment. I can be in the largest venue, the largest show with the biggest crowd and I will wait in the stables until the last minute, walk up to the back door of the arena as they are announcing us and go on stage, completely blocking out everything, sounds, audience and really just work for the moment, just listening to and be in the same zone as the horses. What would you do if you weren't working with horses? If I was not working with horses I probably would of have established an aerial ballet school, teaching the art of aerial ballet, this is work I was doing before my introduction to the horse. As a younger child starting that technique first, and then introducing this to my horse work I found that the mental and physical challenge of aerial ballet was a lot similar to working with my horses. Who do you admire in the horse world? In the horse world I admire FrĂŠdĂŠric Pignon and Jean-Francoise Pignon, the work they show is an honest form of liberty work and a true one. As I said in earlier statements, I feel that there is a lot of falseness around the type of work people do with their horses, but I feel that Fred and his brother are very honest in the work that they are displaying and teaching and work very hard for their accomplishments.

Can you describe your best horse? Maybe 10 to 15 years ago it would of being

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Gaining an insight into Sylvia’s `secrets’ from page 6 What advice would you or do you give to young riders wanting to follow in your footsteps? I think that all young riders need to learn groundwork before riding, it teaches the mechanics of horsemanship, the brain thought of the horse. It teaches us their timing on the ground so much that by the time you know all of your groundwork you will become as one a lot faster. Patience always succeeds and keeps proving over and over where sometimes I can be a little discouraged, for example back to the horse laying down without any aids and sometimes you have the one that is a little resistant and just when I am about to give up my horse lays down, so patience and remembering that each horse has a different way of learning and to look for that. Please describe your typical day routine. I currently have 20 horses at my farm; four young horses in training - two of them being problem horses. With the remainder of my heard, I do a great deal of socializing, exercising three to four times a week. Before I go to an event, my days are a little longer. We try to work each horse roughly 20 mins. Socializing is a major part of my training technique, one on one I do not spend hardly any time on. I love to have a rapport with my horses. I like to see them every day just to make sure that they are all well. The bonding every morning, just a check on each or a talk to each one of them is a big deal, even if I decide not to turn that horse out

and he does not work that day. All my touring horses rarely have go through their routine once they have learnt the communication and training aspects, the only thing that I do with them is socialize. Where can we find out more about you and your work? Ribbleton Warmbloods are bringing me to Australia in June this year. We will be holding clinics in Brisbane, Perth, Sydney and Melbourne. I will work with eight horses and their handlers at each clinic over a twoday period. I will be guiding them into a more natural, gentle and effective way of communicating together. My work puts the emphasis on the horse's security, the feeling of creating a good memory and us being their comfort zone. You can read more and book tickets at www.ribbletonwarmbloods.com.au

Sylvia Zerbini regards bonding with her horses, a crucial and important part of their training.

SEE A MASTER TRAINER IN ACTION Ribbleton are bringing to Australia a former star of Cavalia, Sylvia Zerbini! Be there to watch and learn as Sylvia Zerbini trains eight horses and their handlers over a two-day period. Sylvia will work with these students in a more natural, gentle and effective way of communicating together with the emphasis on the horse's security. This will be an amazing opportunity for all, no matter what equine discipline to be able to understand and improve our connection and communication with our equine partners.

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Sylvia Zerbini Do you wish your horse could read your mind?

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The Haflinger horse The Haflinger horse is easily recognised by its stunning and unique chestnut colouring, and long, flowing flaxen mane and tail. Even more special, though, is the people-loving, willing and forgiving temperament that it acquired from generations of working with families of mountain peasants. History The Haflinger is a European breed, and first originated near the village of Hafling, in the Tyrolean mountains of Italy and Austria. The first Haflinger was documented in 1874 when a refined native Tyrolean mare was crossed with an Arabian stallion resulting in the birth of ‘Folie’, from whom all modern Haflingers must be able trace their ancestry. At that time, the Haflinger had to be a multipurpose horse that could help all family members in various ways. It was a nimble and agile pony that needed sure footing in the steep, often snowy mountain trails. It’s versatility allowed it to carry a rider or a pack and pull a cart over treacherous terrain. In World War 2, Haflingers were used extensively in the military as a pack animal and were bred smaller and stockier to carry large loads and pull carts. One particular Austrian soldier, Otto Schweisgut, made a trip into a blizzard just before Christmas as the men he was with on the front line had not received news from home in a long time. Otto and his loyal companion, a Haflinger gelding named Heini, trekked through the blizzard to the supply post and collected mail and supplies. On the way back, the blizzard worsened considerably and Otto became exhausted and could not go any further. He lay on his sled semi-paralysed with the cold and waited for the worst. Heini trudged on, falling into deep snow drifts and pausing to regain his strength at frequent intervals. Unbelievably, Heini found his way to the door of Ottos’ bunker, saving both of their lives. During those fateful hours, Otto made an oath to himself; given the opportunity, he

would stand behind this breed and devote every effort into promoting its deserved reputation throughout the world. Otto, true to his word, founded the ‘Fohlenhof’ in Austria, which today remains the World Centre of Haflinger Breeding. The Haflinger breed is regarded as a national treasure in Austria and the Austrian Government are particular about the ongoing successful continuity and purity of the Haflinger breed. Therefore there are strict regulations involved in the breeding of purebred Haflingers all over the world. Modern Haflingers In recent times, an effort has been made to refine Haflingers true to the original type of nimble, sure-footed mountain pony, whilst retaining the excellent temperaments of those horses that lived and served with soldiers so faithfully through the war. A modern Haflinger is somewhat taller and more finely built than it was 70 years ago. These changes have allowed the Haflinger to become more athletic, and extend the number of disciplines that a Haflinger can undertake with success. Classification All pure-bred Haflingers must be registered as soon as they are born, and classified after three years of age. They are encouraged to be between 140cm and 150cm tall. Apart from good confirmation, there are certain traits that a Haflinger needs to have to pass classification and be included in the studbook. A Haflinger must be of a calm, quiet and intelligent disposition. Colours from light chestnut to dark liver chestnut with white mane and tail are acceptable. Impurities of colour such as roaning dark smudges, or white markings larger than a tennis ball are judged undesirable and negative up to the point of exclusion. Colour impurities of the mane and tail of more than 10% black, grey or red hues will also be judged negative up to the point of exclusion. White socks above the hock will result in disqualification. A colt must score 80% or

Haflingers are versatile horses and adapt to a wide range of activities

above to be eligible to breed in Australia, and mares are graded according to their score as to determine the better ones for a breeding program. Cross-breeding is now discouraged by the World Haflinger Federation. Australian Haflingers Haflingers were introduced to Australia in the 1970’s. There are approximately 400 registered Haflingers in the Australian studbook. Maintenance of the studbook is undertaken by the Australian Haflinger Horse Breeders Association, currently the only registered body in Australia. The AHHBA are responsible for ensuring that the world standards for breeding Haflingers are upheld. Haflingers have been used in various disciplines including pony club, trail riding, vaulting, dressage, jumping, cross country, harness, showing and as riding for therapy. The original purpose of the Haflinger as an all-purpose family horse has never been more relevant. They are beautiful, gentle, loyal, intelligent, affable, trainable and safe. They are a wonderful choice for anyone seeking a versatile equine companion. For further information visit www.haflinger.com.au

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of waste products such as LACTIC ACID from the circulatory system resulting in better performance by being able to exercise harder, longer and recover faster. The suit is recommended to be worn during all transportation, stabling and prior to and after exercise or competition. How does the suit go on? The suit comes beautifully packed with an instruction DVD and also a backpack carry bag. What's more, HIDEZ is Australian owned and operated, is SPF 50+, easy to wash and anti- bacterial. It is also helps to reduce insect bites and maintains a good looking coat. Sizes range from 14H to 17.2H, basic colours available are black, red and blue. Like a custom designed suit with your company logo or stud name? Graphic design service is available at an extra cost. For further information contact Krysha Vreman via email at bkrysha@y7mail.com or call 0410 516 017 or 07 5486 7287.

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Arabians prepare to head to the races Queensland Arabian enthusiasts from as far north as the Atherton Tablelands and west to Roma gathered at the Veresdale Pub towards the end of March for an information session about Arabian horse racing. The object was to ascertain if there was enough interest to form a club to further investigate the staging and promotion of Arabian horse racing in Queensland. While Arabian racing has been conducted before in Queensland it has been some time since the last event and due to the recent resurgence in Victoria with major sponsorship from the Middle East, it seems now is the time to rekindle the flame. The group were given first hand information from Mark Baker, the promoter of the recent Arabian race held in Mareeba. Mark not only staged the event with several supporters but also trained the winning and second placed horses. The newly formed club has plans to conduct three to four events later this year with Purebred and Derivative races being held in conjunction with thoroughbred racing at several South East Queensland

A new club is being formed in Queensland to look into promoting and staging of Arabian horse racing.

racetracks. Members are from a very diverse demographic, with breeders, trainers, jockeys and supporters all putting up their hands to take on committee positions. The club will affiliate with the National Arabian Racing Association along with the Arabian Horse Society of Australia and has voted to incorporate at the earliest possible instance. Further interested people are invited to join the club with a founding membership fee of $50 which will remain valid until

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the end of April, 2013 at which time the annual membership will apply. While being a member will not be a prerequisite to racing your Arabians, it will be of benefit in the reduction of race entry fees. The club will next meet at the Veresdale Pub, Veresdale on April, 21 at midday and all are very welcome. Anyone wishing further information about Arabian Racing or the club could contact the President Ms Lyn Hall, on mobile 0488 097 993.

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Manage horse health through nutrition By ANTOINETTE FOSTER Equine Dip. Nut. Nutritional Therapist and Medical Herbalist ©2013 About Antoinette Antoinette foster is an equine nutritional therapist and medical herbalist of some 25 years experience. She is highly respected member of the equestrian community in Australia and has also been a successful speaker overseas in countries such as Denmark, the United Kingdom and New Zealand. Antoinette offers a unique style of presentation looking at the simplicity of feeding your horse. She has a wealth of training and experience in areas which include human nutrition, mineral salt therapy, trace element therapy, amino acid therapy, nutrition and disease and herbal medicine and more recently became a trained nutrigenomics practitioner. Antoinette has been a presenter Equitana since it began in 1999. She has participated on many panels with other practitioners on the subject of equine nutrition. She also has a human health practice where she conducts Nutrigenomics DNA testing. More recently her work with genetic scientist Dr Margie Smith has led to the development of equine genomics testing, which is now available. Antoinette founded Hi Form Australia in 1990, however formulated her first product in 1987 which was the HerbaNerve. Antoinette has formulated a unique range of natural therapy products for horses, dogs and cats. Each formula works in a synergistic way, there are not high levels of ingredients used as they are not necessary, and all ingredients are oral grade for human use. All ingredients used fit into the category of natural therapy which include mineral salts, vitamins, trace elements, amino acids and organic herbal extracts. All ingredients used are listed with the TGA and have clinical studies and data behind them. In 2010 Antoinette began working with JT Johnson and Sons of Kapunda in South Australia after a culmination of 11 years work developing a range of natural horse feeds. Like the Hi Form products, these feeds are a world first - they are unique, they are clean feeds, highly nutritious and highly palatable, and there are no additives, colours, flavours or by-products used. All cereal hays, Alfalfa, grains are grade one export quality. JT Johnson and Sons celebrate their 90th year this year. They are a fourth generation family company who are the largest exporter of hays in Australia. The horse feed industry is a new industry for Johnsons and one they are truly excited to be involved in. “It is an honour to work with Johnson’s Page 14

Antoinette Foster will be sharing her knowledge of equine nutrition through a series of seminars starting this month.

together creating the best nutrition options available for all horses,” she said. This year, it is Antoinette’s intention to continue educating and offering advice to horse owners and to also continue developing new products for humans and animals. Education is the most important aspect of Antoinette’s business. It is a way of giving back to the equestrian community. The love of the horse has always driven Antoinette. Her aim is to help as many people as she can, not just with their horses, dogs and cats but with themselves as well. After all, health is essential for every living being. This month, she begins a run of equine nutrition seminars in South Australia, and also to NSW, the Northern Territory, Queensland and Western Australia and has been invited as a speaker in Denmark later this year

Tips to Help The wet weather up north has caused a number of problems with horses, paddocks will stay wet for some time after heavy rains even when there has been a slow down in the rain and sunny days. Many soils will retain high levels of water and this can present a serious risk for the horse’s health. Even if horses are shod they need to be protected from diseases and problems related to standing in mud. There are a number of conditions that can result from consistent wet weather these include seedy toe, Greasy heel and mud fever. Horses standing in water for a number of days will increase the risk of these conditions. It is very important to try to prevent these conditions from occurring. It is highly recommended to bring you horse out of the paddock daily and clean the hooves and then apply a good quality dressing on the bottom of the feet and the hoof itself. Antoinette finds that Effax is a very good hoof product, but if you are already using something similar that is fine, providing it offers some form of protection from the dampness, in other words a product that can repel the water. Make sure you clean the hoof properly so that there is no dirt left and wipe clean with a towel. In the wet weather it is essential that you clean right down to the sole of the hoof that way you can see if there is any damage. A small scrubbing brush would be useful also, just remember if you don’t clean the hoof every day your horse will possibly end up with seedy toe If you locate white line, this can mean the start of an infection, but if you take about 2mm off and protect with a good water proof hoof dressing you should reduce the risk of seedy toe. Seedy toe is the separation of the hoof tissue from the sole of the hoof which is called the white line or laminar. continued page 15

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Prolonged wet weather can bring problems Â continued from page 14 If an infection did take hold this can reach to the coronet band and that will not be a great outcome, your horse could also become sore. Horses that have white feet tend to be a little more susceptible to greasy heal, however any horse can develop greasy heal in wet weather. The other problem can be swelling in the legs due to lack of exercise. When there is lack of movement and muscle contraction, it can affect the venous and lymphtic system leading to a build-up of fluid in the venous system and a decrease in lymphatic drainage resulting in excess fluid in the subcutaneous tissues of the leg. These swellings are generally quite mild and do not appear to cause pain. Keeping horses moving is the ideal situation, this means taking you horse out for regular walks or exercise under saddle. Light work should be sufficient to reduce the swelling, however there are some excellent natural products that can assist the venous and lymphatic system and reduce swelling. The final and almost certainly the most important, is nutrition and avoiding diges-

A lack of exercise due to wet weather can produce swelling of the legs.

Keep an eye on horsesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; legs which can be prone to infection in prolonged wet spells.

Good quality roughage hard feed is essential, especially in wet weather.

tive disorders. Feeding a diet that contains plenty of roughage is ideal, no soaking of hays or hard feeds, horses have teeth for a reason and plenty of roughage is healthy for the digestive system. However when horses are located in wet areas with poor pasture there are a number of problems associated with this. Horses grazing some tropical grasses for extended periods can suffer `Big Head' disease or Osteodystrophia fibrosa. These grasses are buffel grass, green panic, setaria, kikuyu, guinea grass, para grass, pangola grass and signal grass. The cause of the problem is a high level of oxalates. Calcium oxalate is insoluble and unavailable to the horse. There needs to be more calcium than oxalate in the pasture for the calcium to be available. This is where supplementing becomes vital to the horse, but this means the correct formula, which is balanced and assists the uptake of minerals vital to the horses health including calcium and magnesium. Some horses can also lose weight in wet weather due to the poor nutritional value of grasses, feeding a good balanced ration is essential to maintain a good body condition Prevention is far better than waiting for things to go wrong. Feeding good quality lucerne hay can be of great benefit due to its excellent level of cal-

cium and overall nutritional analysis. Keeping an area fenced off is also ideal so you have somewhere to bring your horse to when all the other areas are muddy and water logged. A good quality high roughage hard feed is essential and during very wet weather it is also worth considering using a really good pro and pre-biotic such as BioEquus, a product such as this will reduce the risk of digestive disorders such as diarrhoea etc. Horses in water logged area tend to ingest a higher level of water and this can be unhealthy. Make sure when you feed you horse in water logged areas that you have you feeders on the ground, this is the normal way for horses to eat. Invest in a thick piece of rubber matting to reduce the ingestion of excess water including stagnant water and mud. Rubber matting can be easily hosed off each day if necessary. Rubber matting can also be used under hay nets or you can place the hay straight down on the matt. If you are using hay nets donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have them too high. Make sure if possible that you horse has shelter so he or she can be out of the rain and have somewhere dry even if only for short relief. If you require any further advice or information on feeding please contact Antoinette via email at enq@hiform.com.au or call 03 9798 1000.

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orses under the age of three have much higher mineral and protein demands than mature horses, the mineral requirements of young horses are only matched by lactating broodmares and horses in hard work. From birth to age two, a young horse can achieve 90% or more of its full adult size. Ensuring their diet contains adequate minerals, vitamins and protein LV FULWLFDO $ GLHW GHĂ&#x20AC;FLHQW LQ RQH RU PRUH of these key nutrients will mean a horse wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t reach its potential, this is something that cannot be made up for later in life. Equilibrium Supplements are designed

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Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the small things that count in equine health Dr STEPHEN DUREN PhD - Hy Gain Feeds When feeding horses, we often concentrate on the major components of the diet. Does the horse have enough pasture, hay, chaff or even hard feed? When we are pressed for more details of the diet we can sometimes recall the amount of protein in the feed, but most other nutrients seem unimportant. However, it is the intake of these other nutrients, the small things, which keep horses healthy. Specifically, it is the intake of minerals and vitamins that are vital to the performance, growth, immune function and reproduction of all horses. Minerals Minerals can be divided into two classifications - macro-minerals and micro-minerals, based on the amount required in the diet. Macro-minerals are required in large amounts in the diet. They include minerals such as calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, sodium, chlorine, and sulfur. These minerals are vital to the development of the skeleton, muscle contraction, acid-base balance, activity of the nervous system and hoof and hair growth. The other classification of minerals is microminerals. These minerals are required in small amounts in the horses diet. They include minerals such as copper, iodine, iron, manganese, selenium, and zinc. These minerals function in most of the chemical reactions in the body helping to metabolize nutrients, maintain connective tissue and joint tissue, aid in oxygen transport to muscle and perform as antioxidants. Vitamins Vitamins are equally important in the diet of horses. Vitamins are classified as either fatsoluble or water-soluble based on how these are stored within the body. The major fat-soluble vitamins include vitamins A, D, and E. These vitamins are important for vision, calcium absorption and regulation, and as a primary antioxidant within

Adding minerals and vitamins can help to ensure peak horse health.

the body protecting cells and muscle function. Fat-soluble vitamins are stored within the fat deposits of the body and can accumulate giving the potential of toxicity if overfed. The other classification of vitamins is watersoluble vitamins. These vitamins are often referred to as B-vitamins. They include thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, biotin, and folic acid. These vitamins function in nearly every chemical reaction within the body; therefore, they are critical in metabolism, growth, and energy generation. The B-vitamins are manufactured by healthy bacteria within the horse's digestive system and specific requirements have only been established for thiamin and riboflavin. Detecting deficiencies The reason why many horse owners are oblivious to the vitamin and mineral content of the diet is simple - a mild deficiency of any of these minerals or vitamins is difficult to visually see in the horse. For example, a deficiency in calorie content of the diet can easily be seen as weight loss. A deficiency in protein can be seen as a rough hair coat or poor growth. But a deficiency of minerals or vitamins is much more difficult to visualize until the condition becomes quite severe. However, less obvious signs of mineral and vitamin

deficiency exist if you look closely. For example, cracked, brittle hooves are often the result of zinc deficiency. The solution So how can we ensure our horses' diets are properly fortified with essential minerals and vitamins? The easiest approach is to feed a prepared feed or supplement that is properly fortified with these nutrients and feed the product according to label directions. If we are only feeding half of the recommended feeding level, our horse will not be receiving the proper amount of nutrients. What do we do about overweight horses, or horses that simply don't require the calories that are in a prepared feed? The answer are products containing concentrated protein, vitamin and mineral supplements, which are designed to be fed at low intakes. Just one example of this type of product is HYGAINÂŽ BALANCEDÂŽ. This product, when feed as directed, provides both the essential minerals and vitamins that a horse requires, without all of the calories. Feeding a horse a properly balanced diet is not hard, remember that the small things (vitamins and minerals) are important. For more information visit www.hygain.com.au

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QUALITY CHILD'S HACK •Price: $ 12,000. •15.2 hh •Reg. ANSA | SHC | Anglo •Grey Mare •17/09/2008 •Sire: Makers Mark •Dam: Madame Mancini Quality young hack, professionally educated under saddle and in hand. Shown at halter since a yearling. Outstanding performance record. Successfully campaigned under saddle in 2012 by teenage girl, winning numerous champions and Hi Point awards Ideal ladies or teenagers mount that requires very little work Video and photos available. •Contact: Paula Anthony •Ph: 07 5590 9721 •Mob: 0413 733 294 •Email: cobakibob@bigpond.com •Location: NSW

KS GWYDION •Price: $ POA •16.3 hh •Reg. French Arabian Warmblood •Grey Gelding •Oct 2001 •Sire: Victoreaux (Imp France) •Dam: KS Bijoux Snuff is the ideal gentleman! He has had an outstanding show career since he began in 2008, achieving championships at every outing, and high placing’s at Royal and National level. Snuff has successfully competed at several dressage competitions and State Pony club championships. He is currently competing EFA Novice/Elementary and training medium with established shoulder in, travers and trot and canter half pass. He has had 6 months show jumping training with a professional trainer and successfully competed in Working Hunter classes. Snuff has bold, cadenced, correct and expressive movement through all paces and an exceptional canter stride. He is an outstanding highly sought after riding class mount and is suitable for any classic discipline. He has been an absolute pleasure to train, campaign and handle. With his eye-catching presence is a standout in any ring. •Contact: Kristy Hill •Ph: 02 6684 7495 •Mob: 0423 877 917 •Email: kristyahill12@hotmail.com

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•Price: $ 12,000. Ono •13.3 3/4 hh •Reg. Riding Pony | Part Welsh | SHC | EA •Bay Gelding •1/9/2004 •Sire: Weston Park Chaucer •Dam: Glomax Mayfair Oz is a National/Royal Show quality pony that oozes with presence with makes him a standout in any show ring champion line up. In the two years we have owned him he has been very competitive and has taken my daughter to represent Western Australia on three occasions at National level in Melbourne and Sydney. Oz has three great paces and has just started training lateral movements and is proving to be very trainable and in the near future he would make a very competitive dressage pony. Oz travelled and competed successfully at EA National Show Horse and Rider Championships at Werribee in December, he also qualified for Grand National and the National Riding Pony show 2013. He is now ready to take another young rider to the success that he has brought my daughter in the short time we have had him. He will only be sold to the very best of show homes that will further his showing career. Chris Lambert - 0407 628 184 - : Vicki Chester - 0428 461 216 •Email: chester-family@westnet.com.au

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Cavalia - spectacular and so much more By BOB ANTHONY From the minute you walk into the impressive huge white tent of Cavalia, you sense you are in for something special. The internationally acclaimed show, which has taken Queensland by storm is now preparing for its tour of the southern states. As the name suggests, Cavalia: A Magical Encounter Between Human and Horse is just that magical. With 50 horses, 42 riders, acrobats, dancers aerialists and musicians, the show combines elements of Cirque du Soleil with the majesty of horses. No matter where you sit in the 2000 stand, you will witness changing sets, interaction between human and horse, action and live music. From liberty horses to trick riding, dressage to comedy, this is more than just a show for horse

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lovers though after watching Cavalia, you will be a lover of horses. As you might expect from a Cirque du Soleil-inspired production, there is plenty of action as both human and horse are put through their paces. The stage is a wonder in itself from incorporating a pond, water curtains, snow and leaves falling from above to a trick riding arena and even allowing horses to gallop in teams, you will be wondering where to look next. Having seen a number of `horse productionsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, what sets Cavalia apart are the combinations of horses doing liberty work or being ridden with acrobats and tumblers who provide their own theatre. However, action isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t limited to the ground with aerialist dropping from above to work with riders on horseback in stunts

Cavalia has been a smash success in Brisbane and looks certain to do the same in Sydney and Melbourne.

which are groundbreaking. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a sense of joy from the cast who obviously love what they are doing and the horses, in magnificent condition, also look like they enjoy performing. This is a show for all ages and not just those involved in the equestrian world. So popular has Cavalia been in

Brisbane, that the season there was extended by an extra week. Cavalia: A Magical Encounter Between Human and Horse opens its Sydney season on May 15 and then in Melbourne on August 7. Tickets are available by calling 1800-765-955 or via the website at www.cavalia.com.au

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Stem cell nutrition provides a breakthrough in horse health Stem cell nutrition is a revolutionary breakthrough in health and wellness, both for humans and animals. It helps the body naturally increase the number of Adult Stem Cells released from the bone marrow. Numerous studies indicate that a higher number of circulating Adult Stem Cells equates to better overall health. Over the last few years, research has shown that Adult Stem Cells are at the core of the body's natural renewal system. Understanding the role of stem cells will help to appreciate their importance and also the importance of maintaining their well-being. Stem cells are best described as `master cells’, having the capacity to replicate themselves and then develop into cells of various tissues in the organism. Most cells on the body are specialised - `designed’ to serve a specific function. While these specific cells will never differentiate (or even proliferate), stem cells produced in bone marrow, are the `basic blocks’ which can become any type of cell once they have received a signal or request from the body. Their most important function is to promote healthy growth and provide regeneration. Hence the importance of ensuring the production and maintenance of stem cells. Due to physical activity and the aging process, horses' tissues and organs require ongoing renewal. The all natural stem cell enhancer, StemEquine® , is the world's only supplement, specially formulated to support the natural release of adult stem cells from the bone marrow of horses or other large animals, thereby contributing to the natural renewal process of your animal's body. This means that a greater number of stem cells are available to migrate into tissues and organs, thus participating in the day-today natural repair process in the

whole body. As mentioned eariler, stem cells have the ability of becoming virtually any type of cells in the body as required. StemEquine®, the organic and natural stem cell enhancer, is the patented equine version of the first stem cell enhancer for humans. StemEquine®, contains a patented blend of two proprietary AFA concentrates: one is MobilinTM, which contains an L-selectin ligand that supports the natural release of stem cells (CD34+ cells) from the bone marrow; the other is a polysacchariderich fraction named Migratose® that supports the migration of stem cells into tissues and organs. Other ingredients are alfalfa leaf, molasses, natural apple powder and flavour, as well as stevia leaf extract. Horses need StemEquine®, especially with heavy exercise and growing older, their tissues and organs require ongoing natural renewal. In fact, any area which needs repair or rejuvenation is reliant on healthy stem cell production. By supporting the natural release of adult stem cells from the bone marrow, StemEquine® helps provide the raw materials necessary for this renewal process to take place. This natural process - bone marrow released-stem cells - can circulate and reach all areas of the body, not just those reached by a needle. This means the outcome is a more beneficial outcome for overall horse health. The result is a uniquely effective health and performance strategy for your horses. Why not go to the website, at www.NewAdultStemCells.com select the product tab and look for StemEquine. There is a video from a US horse rescue operator who speaks from first hand experience about StemEquine. Supplied by StemEquine

StemEquine testimonials “Conor came to us lame last winter and he had very serious ringbone which is a kind of arthritis in his bone joints and couldn’t trot. We put him on StemEquine and he quickly seemed more comfortable. It’s amazing to see his life and how it has improved since being on StemEquine.” - Pamela R., Blue Star Equiculture

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Alarna Jones Woodside Cutting Horse

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NSW takes out the State of Origin on Horseback The New South Wales team has taken out the inaugural Over The Top State of Origin on Horseback at Morgan Park in Warwick over the weekend. It was a nail biting finish, with NSW winning by only 0.5 of a point, setting the stage for a tough battle in 2014. Scoring was based on the total of the lowest 3 scores from each team. NSW Captain Natalie Blundell enjoyed a dream run, winning the Top Horse 3*, and the Altech CCI1* Classes on Algebra and Girl with a Curl respectively. She also placed 3rd in the 1* on her other horse My Aladdin. “It was really good for my team of horses to get exposure to a new track. They’re familiar with most of the cross country courses in NSW now so giving them a new course and collecting three places certainly made the trip worthwhile!” Ms Blundell said. The Queensland Captain Stuart Tinney wasn’t far behind, taking out the Saddleworld 2* on Sydney. “NSW may have scraped through with a win to collect the trophy this year, but we’ll be out to reclaim it in 2014,” Mr Tinney said. Team mate Dean Morris also fared winning Page 22

the Noosa Equestrian Centre CCN EVA 105cm class. Fellow Statesman Rebel Morrow won the Ozshotz Photography EVA80cm. The weekend was also packed with excitement including a visit from Rugby League Great, Shane Webcke, and carriage and Morgan horse displays. Young showjump rider Gemma Creighton walked away $500 richer after taking out the Dr Show Puissance competition at Warwick. Jumping 160cm on her D-grade horse It’s Phoenix. Event Director Dr Cameron Osborne said it was a successful weekend. “The calibre of the athletes was second to none. To have everyone from beginners to Olympians taking part and enjoying the weekend is a win-win,” he said. “I’d like to thank everyone who’s been involved, the volunteers for their countless unpaid hours, the sponsors for making this event a reality and the local media who’ve been extremely supportive.” Dr Osborne said.

Above - Wildfires Revenge and Jess Sommerfield Below - Feldale Mouse and Isabel English

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Judge Ally Heidke with Mia Sketcher who won Supreme Lead Line with proud mum Alison.

Kym Charlton riding the beautiful Wordsmith in the Open Ring.

Mandy Smith riding the stunning Strike a Pose.

Champion Junior Rider in Ring 3 was Jasmine Ranson riding Oakland Just un Just.

Maddy Bryans Champion Galloway and Champion Junior Rider in the Open Ring.

Reserve Champion Galloway was Carly Domrow riding Nessie.

Georgia Barnett riding Hear the Drums of Sefton Supreme in Ring 2 with judge Rachel Hayes.

Toogimbie Prospect and Rider working out in the Children's Ridden Welsh Ring.

Dalgangle Oleander with Junior Driver under 16yrs by Jessica Row.

First Nights Kiss... Owned by Mark and Leanne Gidman.

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Abigail Sweeper with dad Russell working out in the lead line ring.

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Dachet Just Blue owned by Terri Gladwin.

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Judy Rankin riding Kinmont Country Court won Supreme Ridden Hack in the 3 years and under ring with judge Lisa Foste.

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Euston Royal Ascot competing in the dressage class.

Stoneyvale Trixie owned by Stephen and Kathy Pile.

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Understanding the role of `proud flesh’ By DAVID LOVELL BVSc Redlands Veterinary Clinic Horse owners fear and dread `proud flesh’. Everyone has their secret remedy. The first question we are asked when called to a wound is “How do we stop it going proud?” The truth of the matter is that `proud flesh’ is really our best friend and ally in dealing with horse wounds and injuries and without it, nothing would heal. The true name for `Proud Flesh’ is granulation tissue and this is part of the normal natural healing process of the immune system. Tissue becomes `proud’, only when it is produced in excess and seemingly becomes out of control. The key critical fact that all must realise is that in every situation that results in the production of proud flesh, there is always an underlying cause. Our job in managing and dealing with this tissue is to determine the underlying cause. Once we know this and deal with

it, the proud flesh disappears. I have just said there is always a cause and we have to determine that cause to fix the problem. Obviously there are countless possible causes and it is impossible to cover all. Fortunately, most cases fall into a few very simple categories and it is relatively easy to diagnose the problem. The overwhelming majority of cases are due to the very simple problem of movement. The horse is a very reactive animal and has long vulnerable legs. It is very common for the lower leg to be involved in some accident and lacerated. The lower down the leg, the greater the problem. The hoof, pastern, and fetlock are all very highly moveable areas, as are the front of the hock and knee. Once the skin has been penetrated, the edges of the wound gape apart each and every time the horse moves. How can it possibly heal? What the body has to try to do is `fix’ the moving edges into appo-

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sition so that new cells can bridge the gap and join the cut edges. If the edges keep pulling apart, nothing can happen. In this situation, nature responds by producing so much new granulation tissue that eventually the mass is so large, that movement is eventually reduced and the wound finally heals. Typically this takes many months and results in the production of a very unsightly scar. How do we fix this - simple, eliminate the movement. This is done primarily be stall confinement , heavy support bandages, and ultimately a cast. This obviously creates an expense but believe me, one initial cost that results in a quick, clean and rapid healing with minimal scar, with the horse returning to work in a relatively short time, can be much cheaper than having to deal with a wound for many months, care for the horse, not be able to use the animal, and be left with an unsightly blemish. The second common, and often related cause, is the size of the wound. Horses can sustain some terrible lacerations over very large areas of the body. Again, the limbs are the most serious, primarily because they have very little muscular tissue and often a relatively poor blood supply. Wounds to the head usually heal beautifully and quickly because there is little movement here and an excellent blood supply. Similarly wounds to the upper body have less movement, plenty of muscle and blood and so can do very well. The `golden rule’ to remember for all lacerations is that they should be sutured if it is at all possible. Yes, this can be expensive, but owning a horse is an expensive undertaking and anything that can be done to reduce down time and return value for the cost of owning a horse should be money well spent. What suturing does, is oppose and bring together the gaping edges so that there is a lot less gap to bridge and no needs to produce excess granulation tissue. Suturing horse wounds and

Understanding the purpose of `proud flesh’ can assist in dealing with it.

managing the after care is a real art and must be done properly to obtain good results but well worth the trouble. Infection is another cause. Owners often believe that this is the major cause but this is not correct, particularly if talking about infection due to bacteria. Everyone wants to treat the injury heavily with antibiotics to prevent infection. In the majority of cases, this is a waste of money and effort. Low grade chronic infection can certainly be an issue if the periosteum of the bone has been exposed and damaged, typically on the front of the cannon bones, but this situation needs special care and management and can be a long term problem. More often the issue of infection results from poor drainage. If there is a deep pocket of cavity in the wound that fills with fluid and cannot drain, local infection can certainly occur. Establishing drainage is the cure, not primarily antibiotics. Two less common, but true infectious causes of `proud flesh’ are actually being seen at this very time. Continued page 25

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Identifying causes of `proud flesh’ can assist in treatment From page 24

`Summer Sores’ are an infection with the larvae of the stomach worm, Habronema, that is spread by flies. Normally the fly ingests the larvae from the ground and transfers it to the horse by feeding around the mouth. Flies also are attracted to any wound and they will deposit the larvae here. This results in a very intense inflammatory reaction and a very rapid and spectacular production of proud flesh. These lesions, once diagnosed, can be treated and managed relatively easily but again, the correct medications must be used. Flies typically are at their worst at the end of summer and so we see them now. The other infection is a fungal infection where the fungal hyphae gain access to a wound and start to grow. This typically occurs in lower swampy areas where there is a lot of surface water lying around and results in the development

of the true `Swamp Cancer’. These can be very nasty and extremely irritating to the horse but again, once diagnosed, most can be effectively dealt with. The final `common’ cause, of so called proud flesh that I want to deal with are sarcoids (pictured). These are very common, particularly in younger horses. They are a true cancer and need to be dealt with very carefully. Most can be cured but professional advice should always be sort. The very worst thing that can be done to a sarcoid is to stir it up ineffectively. Application of some of the irritant mystical and magical so called proud flesh remedies to a sarcoid can really stir it up and result in an extremely rapid and vigorous production of excessive cancer tissue which becomes very difficult to deal with. Sarcoids are a full subject in themselves and are dealt with in another article.

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The Horse Report Revolutionary award winning bit `like having power steering’ The WTP (Winning Tongue Plate) normal plate bit design the difference between winning and losing an event. Used by leading trainers Brian Smith, David Hayes, Dave Kelly, Mark Kavanagh, Olympic riders Megan Jones and colt breakers and Olympian riders Blair Richardson and Peter McMahon rating it the best bit on the market and like having power steering reforming some of the worst hangers and problem horses. The WTP bit is the only bit in the world to win a prestigious Australian international design award. It is well documented jointed snaffle bits cause roof rubbing and bit pinching causing pain signals to spread to any other branch of the same facial nerve, resulting in pain in areas of the face that have no direct contact with the bit resulting in head shaking, pulling, rearing, bucking, mouth opening and poor performance. The WTP centre flat plate is up to 14mm lower than other bit joints allowing more room between the tongue and the roof of the mouth preventing all mouth issues. Exposed jointed snaffle bits create up to 300kg of pressure pinching the tongue down to centimetres. Whereas the WTP Bit encased joint prevents the arms folding down, and the 6.5 square cm low profile plate creates a softer surface area reducing the bit pressure by about 85%. The WTP bit arms have limited travel to reduce outer ring pressure to the cheeks and lips when working a horse in a straight line. The only time cheek pressure is required when turning your horse. Further the bit arms do not hinge downward thereby preventing pain to the roof, tongue and bars. Another great benefit of the WTP Ring bit the large ring runs through the plate. Therefore, no small annoying retaining ring required. The wait is over to prevent and fix mouthing issues contact your local saddlery for a WTP bit. The reports can be viewed at www.iiwinners.com

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Improve your riding - shoulders back By KELLIE TOMBS* How many of you find it easy to keep your shoulders back? For some people it is easy and natural, they don't have to think about it, but for the majority of us, it is something we have to work on and train our bodies to do. One of the things that makes us lean forward and round our shoulders is fear. When we are nervous or scared, often our first response is to lean forward, grip with our knees and grab the neck. If you watch people riding for the very first time, no matter what age they are, they will spend a lot of time crouched forward and you need to convince them to relax and sit up straight. Recently I was giving a lesson to a new student, and the horses in the paddock next door decided to have a big gallop around. It was a very windy day and the girl's horse started to put it's tail up, go into a lovely piaff but with his nose in the air and paying no attention to the rider whatsoever! Her first reaction was to lean forward, grab on to his neck, grip with her knees (heels come up) and look scared (it was also her first ride on this particular horse, although she is a fairly experienced rider, she had no knowledge of how this horse would react). I tried to explain the `emergency stopâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; fast but of course, as soon as we are scared, it is very hard to change your bodies automatic reactions and also to actually listen to instructions. Your brain goes into a mode which is instinctive and reactive, rather than logical. The problem with this is, that if you try your emergency stop and you are leaning forward, looking down and your heels are up, you will fall off! It is very important that you look up, push your heels down and even a little forward and lean back slightly. Test it - get someone to try and pull you off your horse, try it with your heels up vs down, shoulders slumped vs chest up. So how do you change your fear response? Changing an instinctive response is not an easy thing to do. It takes awareness, time, and practice practice practice. Now back to shoulders back. The reason I brought all that up is because I want you to start thinking about how that response feels to the horse. The horse is a prey animal, we are a predator. Often times this fear reaction happens when the horse is scared too, then we clamp on to his neck and throw our weight for-

Above: Teaching rider to sitting is one of the first big challenges for any instructor. Top right: leaning forward sends the wrong message to the horse while sitting straight (bottom right) will bring a better response.

ward, do you think this makes the horse feel more or less scared? I think it is the Parelli people who talk about this in further detail, and it is fascinating to understand further the behavioural principles behind why we ride the way we do, and why certain movements will elicit the correct response from the horse even though they have never been taught it. Refining this response, when your horse starts to get a little bit faster than you want in your trot circle, are you tilting forward? When your canter starts to be a little bigger than you want, do you lean back or forward? When you go into a jump that is a little bigger than you are comfortable with, do you wait for the horse to jump or do you find yourself in front of the movement? Does your horse stop at jumps regularly? Even the slightest tilt forward will affect your horses ability to engage the hind end (put more weight on the hind end). As soon as you round your shoulders, you put a whole lot of extra weight over the front feet. Armed with this knowledge, we can now use this as an aid as well. Lean back a touch when you want to slow down or stop, before you use the reins. If you do that every time, pretty soon your horse will be stopping without reins at all. Round shoulders will also affect the way your elbow and arm moves and will make it more difficult to have that lovely `elastic elbowsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; feeling of connection between your horses mouth and your hand. Make it your first response to look up, sit back and lean back a touch!

Exercises to improve your shoulders Sometimes the easiest way to fix a problem is to exaggerate it first. Really round your shoulders, then bring them back, feel the difference? The problem with bringing your shoulders back is it can make your shoulders tense and block the nice flow of energy down your arm to the reins. So, another way to do it, is to think of something else instead. I often use the thought of bringing my shoulder blades closer together and lifting my breastbone. This also has the double benefit of engaging the small muscles that hold your spine which will give you better posture in the rest of your life as well. I also use a fantastic visualisation that is amazing. This one picture in my mind has made a huge difference to me personally about the Spanish Riding School. I was in Vienna about 18 months ago, so this particularly hits home. If you have seen pictures of these amazing Lipizzaners and their riders, you may remember the gorgeous jackets they wear. They have a double line of gold buttons down the front. Think of the proud way they hold themselves and think about those gold buttons, do they point down to the ground as the rider slouches? No, of course not! So, when you are riding, imagine you are riding in the Spanish Riding School and make sure they can see the gleam on all those golden buttons! For more information, visit facebook.com/postureseatbalance *Supplied by Posture,Seat, Balance thanks to sponsors Equilibrium and Scenic Rim Lucerne. Photographer: Charlotte Reeves

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No bit, no brakes By MEREDITH RANSLEY Quantumsavvy.com It took me by surprise recently, when a student I was talking with told me that, on a recent trail ride, a fellow rider had trotted past her uttering these words - “No bit, no brakes!” It surprised me for two reasons one being that someone she didn't know would say something like this to her, simply because she was riding in a rope hackamore, but mostly because of what was actually said in itself. Having spent the last 18 years travelling the world teaching horsemanship to people from all disciplines and all walks of life, it struck me as just how ineffective I was being! Many people still don't truly understand horses and what makes them tick. Normally I'm a pretty easy going person who doesn't like to rock the boat too much or offer opinions on what other people think and believe when it comes to horses, unless I'm asked. I try to help and to educate them but I am also mindful of their feelings and prior experiences. I try to guide them to becoming good horsemen rather than just dealing out home truths. But this comment from an unknown person came just at the right time for me. It came on top of two other inci-

dents and was simply the tipping point that pushed me into stepping up onto my soap box and speaking up. I know that over all the years and miles I've invested into my students, I have helped many, many people and horses and even saved a few lives, so it breaks my heart when I find out that I have missed someone, or let them down. Too many times over all these years, I've got a phone call or an email or had a conversation with someone that began, “Do you remember..?” and I know exactly what is coming next. Either the person or the horse mentioned has been terribly injured or even killed. I also know without a doubt that in the huge majority of cases, this could have been prevented. That with a bit of skill and true horsemanship knowledge, the accident would never have happened and the person or horse would be alive today. This has been my life quest for the last 18 years and will be for the rest of my life. To teach people the truth about horsemanship, to truly understand their horses and what they need, to become safe and skilful and reaching all their dreams and goals whatever they be. In the week prior to the conversation with my student, I'd had two other conversations with

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separate people that both began with “Do you remember..?” I've lost count now after all these years, of just how many times I've heard these words and each time my heart just sinks as I wait to hear who it was this time. Often it is a friend of a student, or someone a friend or colleague knows, that they've been trying to encourage to come along to an event with us, or to get some help with their horse. They've seen the imminent danger and have tried to persuade the person to come along and meet us or get started on our program but to no avail. Either they wouldn't listen or just acted too late. In these recent incidents, one lady was a friend of a friend and the other was a young girl doing a Horse Husbandry course of some description with a leading education program here in Australia.

Both times the girls were on Thoroughbreds fresh off the track and in both cases the horses wore bridles. They were both experienced riders who never the less found themselves on out of control horses, that no bit on earth was going to stop and both of them paid for their lack of horsemanship knowledge with their lives. As a mum I feel very deeply about these girls I never met. One was a mum whose children now have to live without her, the other, an 18-year-old girl, whose mother is now living with the heartache only those who have lost a child can know. I know, you'll think that riding an ex-racehorse makes the chances of riding a runaway much higher. A huge proportion of horses that students bring to lessons with us are exactly that. continued page 35

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Seek good horsemanship - make it your goal Â from page 34 Horses off the track that someone (usually inexperienced) has picked up cheap. And it's not the fact that it's a racehorse as such that is the problem. I'm sure we've all seen someone riding a runaway of some description. Horses of all breeds can get a fright and become an out-of-control missile, even little ponies. And I'm equally sure we've all seen that self same person pulling on two reins for all they're worth, trying to no avail to get the horse to stop. Let's face it, in most cases, the horse only stops when it's good and ready. If it is scared enough it'll just keep running until something else stops it, or its flight response runs out. Having a bit in its mouth makes absolutely no difference what so ever. I've done thousands of presentations and demonstrations over the years to audiences all over the world. I've written over a hundred articles as well, all trying to encour-

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helmet is important but there is age people to seek true horseso much more to being safe than manship knowledge - to invest putting one on our head), that in their own skills and become a we need to kick our horses to go horseman, not just a rider. and pull on the reins to stop, We've got to stop thinking that that horses have 'vices' and need all we need to do for success to be trained into submission, with horses, is to learn to ride then we'll keep on hearing those and learn the rules of our sport. words â&#x20AC;&#x153;Do you remember...?â&#x20AC;? We've got to become horsemen, It doesn't work and it's simply to learn to truly understand our an antiquated horses and to communicate Developing a horse is way of thinking. with them. not about controlling it. The time has come to embrace The simple truth It's about building a this 'new' way of is that a bit does relationship based on thinking and not make us safe. trust, understanding truly develop Not even close and communication. good horsemanand this kind of ship for our sakes thinking will and that of our horses. only end up with, at the very least an unhappy horse, or in the This new way of thinking, that has existed since the time of worse case, another death. Zenophon but that has had a We can get bigger bits, more major resurgence in the last 20 body armour, more tie downs years. and control devices, calmer There are plenty of great horsehorse feed and so on, but all men and women around nowathese do is show the lack of days proving the merits of good understanding of good horsehorsemanship (many under the manship. banner of natural horsemanship, A lack of knowledge about what but call it what you like) and the horse really needs and what achieving extraordinary things. motivates him. As long as we keep thinking that And they come from all walks of life. Some are weekend end ridbits and helmets make us safe ers and some are elite equestri(and yes I do think wearing a

ans at the top of their sport. But all of them know that developing a horse is not about controlling it. It's about building a relationship based on trust, understanding and communication. On having a partnership where they take care of each other not one dominating the other. They know that an emotional or fearful horse needs help to become more confident and then impulsive issues or negative reactions will disappear. And that only through willingness and lightness will true unity and grace exist in performance horses. The time has come to admit that things need to change and admit that the old way of thinking isn't helping us to stay safe with our horses let alone make progress. I encourage all of you to seek good horsemanship and make that your goal. For your horses sake, for your sake and for that of your family. I know you'll be glad you did For a career with horses or for your own pursuits, Quantum Savvy presents the incredible opportunity to learn horsemanship and horse training directly with Master Horseman Shane Ransley. These courses are ideal for people wanting to truly learn to communicate, work with and understand a variety of horse types. Whether for working solely with your own horses, or training horses for clients, these courses will teach you how to work through many and various problems, enhance the existing ability and prior training of the horse, or to take the horse to the highest levels of competition attainable. Those that complete the course/s will have the knowledge and skill to become professional, independent horse trainers. Quantum Savvy students successfully completing the course will have the opportunity to become Endorsed QS Horse Trainers. Courses open to all competent riders, whether they be QS Members or non members. For information on courses visit www.quantumsavvy.com

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Train for the Dressage arena or the track Dressage instructor and trainer Sally Evans has been associated with horses for around 30 years. Her focus has been on dressage riding for approximately 20 years but before this she was involved in eventing, showjumping, riding racehorses in track work and various other horse sports. She is an EA/NCAS Level 2 Dressage specialist coach, a nationally accredited judge, young horse trainer and FEI competitor. Some of her career highlights with her horses, Assassin and A’Seduction, include: 2011 Sydney CDI Intermediate 2 Champion; 2011 QLD Grand Prix Big Tour Champion; 2010 3 Big Tour Grand Prix Championships; Australian National Championships – Top 10 in Grand Prix; 2009 Sydney CDI, CDN Grand Prix Winner; 3 Big Tour Championships 2006 and 2007; member of the national Dressage squad; and member of the state Dressage squad. SALLY’S DRESSAGE STABLES (SDS) At SDS, they offer Dressage training for the rider and the horse, including the racehorse in training. They also train and compete their progeny who are by Grand Prix stallion, A’Seduction. At SDS, a range of services are offered:

From Dressage to racehorse cross-training, Sally Evan’s Dressage Stables offers a range of different services.

School horses For the Dressage Rider At SDS, they have a lovely kind schooling mare called Legs, who is training towards Medium level. She is exceptionally soft and has wonderful movement and temperament. She is the ideal horse to refine your seat and soft aids. She also can go into the round yard to offer lessons for newly learning riders and young riders. On occasion, we offer her for riders to have a chance to compete dressage on her at competition training events of the local dressage clubs, a fantastic opportunity.

Lessons on Grand Prix Stallion A’Seduction. For the more advanced rider they offer advanced dressage lessons on their Grand Prix Stallion A’Seduction. There would not be many opportunities such as this offered on a stallion of his quality having consistently come into the top 12 in Australia and being a GP State Champion. Training for You and Your Horse. SDS offers training for you and your horse. They have accommodation for you together with your horse for short stays. Your horse can also stay with full livery service and be trained by Sally at SDS. For the Racehorse Owner/Trainer They offer cross-training. The flexibility and responsiveness they achieve can be advantageous on the racetrack, it helps with their overall health and well-being and certainly increases their chances of finding a good new home once the race days are over. For inquiries contact Sally on 0402 078 882 or check out www.sallyevans.com.au

ONE OF THESE COULD BE YOUR FUTURE DRESSAGE CHAMPION ! Sally and her beautiful stallion A’seduction are offering for sale A SECRET SUPA HERO, 5months, he will mature 16.2, chestnut, but very flash neat markings, will show off how uphill he is . A SNAP DECISION, the yearling, very laid back attitude like his Dad, mature about 16.2, brown 2 white hind socks, very flash jumping bloodlines related to Olympic stars. ASPANNERINTHEWORKS, rising 21/2 yo, very dark brown mare, mature only 16 h, very bouncy trot, ready to put under saddle. Priced within the market, please call me if you wish to discuss the future of any of these.

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A’Seduction and his girls make it a family affair By SALLY EVANS

Training of dressage horses, lessons at home, and clinics

Sally Evans 0402078882 EA NCAS LEVEL 2 DRESSAGE COACH FEI COMPETITOR & EA JUDGE

You know, my stallion A’seduction is now 16-years-old, we bought him when he was only eight months old. He has won so many Regional and State Championships and so many trophy rugs, I have lost count. We competed in a total of six young dressage horse events, every time finishing in the top three. He was three times a champion of his age and twice being awarded the champion of champions. And now this year, we have got two of his baby girls qualified for the Young Horse classes at the Sydney CDI and as well as Seduction himself going to do the Grand Prix International class. I never, in my dreams, thought that this would ever happen. We are very proud of Seduction and also his two girls and he has produced some amazing lovely trainable young horses. There are many out competing now and doing extremely well. The two girls going in the young horse classes are named, A Heaven Sent and A Spider Bite. They are going in the five-year-old and the six-year-old events. The fields are so strong, with so many very nice top quality horses, but you have to realise that they judge just what they see on the day and if you have a little glitch then you suffer the consequences. The true horses will show up how the years will pass with many consistent performances and the results will be on the board. And ultimately that is want we all want really, is a well-behaved, calm flowing active and alive test, then we progress up the levels to Grand Prix. Heaven Sent, has the most beautiful temperament and lovely suspended trot action, Penny is also a very pretty girl. Pen, is my little worker girl, she loves training and practising all her work. The only thing is that when she was growing up, I nicknamed her my Nimbin Pony, as she loves to be outside with nature, she loves being in her paddock and she is very laid back in general. As she grows and matures, I believe Pen will be the near perfect dressage competitor.

Sally Evans on A’Seduction

Spider Bite and yes she was actually bitten when she was a yearling. I know people were going to ask, `how did she get that name?’ CC has already won three championship rugs herself. We call CC our OH&S ( official health and safety) girl, CC makes sure everything is safe before she goes anyway. She is spunky, studious, and is the life at any party she goes to !! CC has the big plan picture already set in her goals..Grand Prix So it is very exciting for Peter and I to have a family affair going to the Sydney CDI International 3 Star 2013. And of course thanks to a big team of friends, students and owners who help make this plan happen.

Proud sire A’Seduction

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Reining supreme in the arena In National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) competitions, reining horses are judged individually as they complete one of 10 specified patterns. Each pattern includes small slow circles, large fast circles, flying lead changes, roll backs over the hocks, 360 degree spins and the exciting sliding stops that are the hallmark of the reining horse. One or more judges will score each horse beginning at 70. The scoring system then adds or subtracts from .5 to 1.5 on each maneuver. Penalties points may also be subtracted from the score for incorrect performance. A scribe keeps track of each judge's maneuver scores and penalties on a score sheet. Scores are calculated and announced after each run. The reining horse must be willfully guided. Deductions should be applied for gagging, excessive head raising, stopping or backing sideways, refusals, anticipation, stumbling or falling and disobedience. Credit should be given for smoothness, finesse, willing attitude and accuracy. Controlled speed during the pattern raises the level of difficulty so should be rewarded with higher scores provided the maneuvers are still performed correctly. Reining horses may perform with individual style according to their conformation. The sport of Reining is open to all breeds and is exciting and pleasing to watch. BEGINNER HORSE 1. Open to any age horse that has not won

handed throughout the performance. 3. Any legal headgear allowed. 4. Not restricted to western attire or western saddlery, however, riders must wear long sleeve shirt buttoned down and hat or helmet. Caps not allowed. BEGINNER YOUTH 1. The above rules apply with the exception of age. Youth 18yrs and under. 2. Rules 2, 3 & 4 apply in the above classes.

Reining is one of the most spectacular equine arena sports going due to the speed and action involved.

three `Beginner Horse’ events or any sanctioned event at any RA or NRHA show. 2. Riders may use one or two hands on the reins or change from one handed to two handed throughout the performance. 3. Any legal headgear allowed. 4. Not restricted to western attire or western saddlery, however, riders must wear long sleeve shirt buttoned down and hat or helmet. Caps not allowed. BEGINNER RIDER 1. Open to any rider that has not won three `Beginner Rider’ or three `Beginner Horse’ or any sanctioned event at any RA or NRHA show. 2. Riders may use one or two hands on the reins or change from one handed to two

HORSE 4 YEARS & UNDER 1. Open to any horse that is four years and under. 2. Riders may use one or two hands on the reins or change from one handed to two handed throughout the performance. 3. Any legal headgear allowed. 4. Not restricted to western attire or western saddlery, however, riders must wear long sleeve shirt buttoned down and hat or helmet. Caps not allowed. HORSE 5 YEARS & OVER 1. Open to any horse that is 5 years and over. 2. Riders may use one or two hands on the reins or change from one handed to two handed throughout the performance. 3. Any legal headgear allowed. 4. Not restricted to western attire or western saddlery, riders must wear long sleeve shirt buttoned down and hat or helmet. Caps not allowed. For more details, visit www.reiningaustralia.com.au

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What’s Happening HORSE AND GEAR SALES AT DALBY " Horseman of more the 40 years experience, director of Australian Horse Academy and fame's "Rings of Fire" horse Spectacular, Michael Sekulich is setting up "Horse & Gear" sales at Dalby to be held every last Saturday of the month. The auction will consist of New and 2nd hand horse related gear including saddles, non-ridden and ridden horses, there will be a web site and Facebook page where all the horses and gear will be available for perusal, as well as a catalog lift out in the Horse Report with photos and info about the each horse that is offered for sale. The vendor will have choice to work a cow in the selling ring, if the horse offered for sale is show-jumper, they would be give an opportunity to use jumps to show off horses jumping ability or barrels, pole bending for a sporting horse etc. A horse re-educating and educating service is also available to vendors so that the horses are well educated and well presented to attract best possible price on the day. Yarding fees and commission will be kept at its minimum as our aim is for repeat business, we will offer "good old fashion service" with warm and friendly staff. To registrar interest at present please call Sarah on 0401 566 318 or email info@australianhorseacademy.com.au"

QLD ALL BREEDS YOUNGSTOCK SHOW The 'Deckheads' Queensland All Breeds Youngstock Show that was planned to be held at Caboolture showgrounds on March 3, 2013 had to be postponed due the the weather. The event has been rescheduled to May 26 at a new venue. It will now be held at Gatton showgrounds in the main arena All breeds and All colours will be catered for with classes for Foals/Weanlings, Yearlings, Two-Year-Olds and Three-Year-Olds. The Supreme Exhibit will receive a Garland & Ariel Mare & Foal Bronze thanks to major sponsor – Mrs Painting. Sarah’s Stableyard is generously donating four Painted Ponies for the Best of each age exhibit and and supplying the Happy Trails Ponies for the other awards. Programs will be available for download from the Dilutes Qld Website, Dilutes Australia face book page & the Queensland All Breeds Youngstock Facebook page. For further enquiries, contact Gail 07 3282 8858 or email pgrossington@bigpond.com or Barbara 07 3206 8526 or email bjarnold@bigpond.net.au

QLD ARABIAN CHALLENGE. The 2013 Qld Arabian challenge will be held at Caboolture State Equestrian Centre from Friday May 31 to Sunday June 2. This event is a “AA” Qualifier for the Australian Championships and attracts competitors from all over Australia. This year will see a great lineup of judges including Dr. Bruce McCrea (USA and QATAR) judging the Halter classes. Suzy Coldebella ( VIC) juding the Hack Classes, Lorelei Payne (QLD) judging the Performance classes, Kylie Raymont (QLD) the Challenge sashes and David Marshall (N.Z.) judging the Youth and Amateur Owner Spectacular. entries will close April 26. Enquiries Ph 0417 606 033 or ww.arabianhorseqld.com.au

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Qld All Breeds Youngstock Show “New Date” 3yrs & under “New Venue” 26 May 2013 - Gatton Showgrounds Main Arena All breeds & All colours in 4 age rings * Foal/Weanling, * Yearling, * Two Year Old, * Three Year Old Major Sponsor – Mrs Painting – Supreme Exhibit Garland & Ariel Mare & Foal Bronze Sarah’s Stableyard is generously donating the 4 Painted Ponies for the Best of each age exhibit & supplying the Happy Trails Ponies for the other awards. Programme will be available for download from the Dilutes Qld Website, Dilutes Australia face book page & the Qld All Breeds Youngstock face book page.

Enquiries Gail 07 3282 8858 Email:pgrossington@bigpond.com Barbara 07 3206 8526 Email:bjarnold@bigpond.net.au

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The Horse Report NORTHERN RIVERS ARABIAN SHOW The Northern Rivers Arabian Horse Association Inc will hold the A Class Arabian `Premier Show’ at Murwillumbah Showgrounds on July 6. There are many prizes, trophies and sashes to be won. This year will see highly respected Australian judges Kate and Doyle Dertell officiate at our event. The very popular Premier Cup events will again be held in both the purebred and derivative rings, where the horses are judged as led hacks as well as under saddle. The top five will be sashed, with the winners also receiving a trophy. This year we have added amateur owner halter and ridden events to the program and revamped the youth program to include three Champions as well as the prestigious Hi-Point Youth award. We have a jam-packed program for Purebreds and Derivatives offering 28 Champions, four Supremes and the popular Premier Cups – all at the prettiest showground in NSW. So come and enjoy our country hospitality. We are only 30 minutes from the Gold Coast. Entries close June 14. For further information please contact Peter and Marissa McDonald on 02 6672 1884 or email:marissa@macfinancial.com.au

EKKA ISSUES HENDRA ADVISORY The RNA is adopting Australian best-practice in the fight against Hendra virus, with all horses attending or competing at 2013 Royal Queensland Show (Ekka) requiring mandatory Hendra virus vaccination. The new Hendra virus vaccine safeguards the health and wellbeing of horses and their owners/handlers by breaking the cycle of transmission from flying foxes to horses and also from horses to humans. The RNA's primary consideration is the health and safety of all people and animals at the event. While the risk of contracting Hendra virus is extremely low, RNA officials have made the decision to introduce mandatory Hendra virus vaccinations as it is the best available preventative measure to mitigate the potential risks of this deadly virus. They have worked closely with Biosecurity Queensland and experienced biosecurity veterinarians to review and update the RNA's Biosecurity Plan. The Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) supports the RNA's decision to make vaccinations mandatory with the aim of protecting horses and humans. The AVA's President Ben Gardiner said the research has demonstrated the vaccine is highly effective in preventing disease in horses and stopping the transmission of the Hendra virus. “The vaccine is the most effective tool available in the fight against Hendra virus and the AVA strongly recommends that all horses in Australia are vaccinated to protect them and to protect humans from this potentially fatal virus," he said. The vaccine is administered by accredited veterinarians in an initial course of two injections. The RNA's additional biosecurity measures to mitigate risks of Hendra virus include: comprehensive stable cleaning and disinfecting measures plywood and plastic barriers between stables restricting public access to horses ensuring the areas under fig trees are thoroughly cleaned early each morning limiting the feeding and watering of horses to their stables. Exhibitors interested in entering the 2013 Royal Queensland Show's Horse Competition are encouraged to talk with their veterinarian about the vaccination process to ensure that they are fully informed. RNA officials believe mandatory vaccinations for Hendra virus and the additional biosecurity measures outlined above will ensure the highest standard of protection for the show's horse competitors and exhibitors. For more information about the Hendra virus vaccine, please visit the RNA's frequently asked questions or www.health4horses.com.au Please visit www.royalqueenslandshow.com.au for more information on the entry requirements for the Horse Competition or email the RNA Entries Team at entries@royalqueenslandshow.com.au

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Sashes, Garlands, Rugs, Bronze Trophies and loads of prizes Purebred and Derivative Halter, Purebred and Derivative Performance, Youth Events Amateur Owner Halter & Ridden Purebred and Derivative Premier Cup SUPREME PUREBRED HALTER SUPREME DERIVATIVE HALTER SUPREME DERIVATIVE RIDDEN SUPREME PUREBRED RIDDEN HI POINT YOUTH Judges Kate Dertell Doyle Dertell entries close 17 June 2013 President: Peter McDonald 0409 470 707 Secretary: Marissa McDonald Ph 026672 1884 Email: marissa@macfinancial.com.au ARABEC PINTOS Undeniably Arabian Kael Park Spanish Arabians Australia

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What’s Happening BOONAH SHOW This year the Boonah Show Society is running a full horse program over the one day, Saturday, May 18, with seven judging rings operating. Led and Ridden classes are on offer for all breeds of horses. Pinto Horses have a full program of events, as do the Western Performance and Stockhorses. The Pam Bell Challenge is always popular and the hacks and ponies are always well represented in Boonah. An excellent jumping program is a highlight of the day and we must not forget that Boonah is the home of the Clydesdale horse and the decendants of some of these original breeders can still be seen at Boonah showing these beautiful animals. Check our the web page for the full program, and note that all grand champions will receive $25 cash prize before going on to be Judged Supreme Champion Exhibit of the Show. For details, phone 07 5463 1124 or email boonahshowsoc@westnet.com.au or visit www.boonahshowsociety.org.au

MALENY SHOW The Maleny Agricultural Show will be held on May 31 and June 1. This will be the 76th show and, as usual, will be bigger, brighter and better than last year. The program will include Breed Classes and local events on Friday. Saturdays program will include Show Hunters commencing at 8am, hacks, galloways and pony hacks, miniatures and harness as well as a full jumping program for both junior and senior. Some of the major awards on offer are the Supreme champion all breeds of show, Supreme champion local horse under saddle, Supreme champion horse under saddle, Supreme Show Hunter and much much more. There will be fireworks on Friday night and a rodeo Saturday night for your entertainment. For further information, phone 07 5494 9559 or visit malenyshowsociety.org.au

BROOKFIELD SHOW The Brookfield Show will be held on the weekend of May 17, 18 and 19 at the Brookfield Showgrounds. The show kicks of on Friday with the - District Classes sponsored by Horseland Jindalee and Brookfield Produce Agency. Saturday is the led classes, ridden hacks, galloways, ponies and riders and Sunday, breeds events and showjumping. Thanks to some great sponsors, the show is offering $10 for the Champion Small Pony, Large Pony, Galloway and Hack sash and trophy for the Supreme Hack of the Show and $50 for the Champion Showhunter Pony, Galloway and Hack and a sash for Supreme ShowHunter of the show as well as $500 and sash for Megan McNicol Showjumper Award. Stable bookings can be made by contacting 0467 302 966 or email jillbrocklebank@gmail.com For general enquiries contact 0419 788 593 or 07 3374 1607. Schedules available on the net at www.brookfieldshow.com

MARBURG SHOW The Marburg Show will be held on Friday, April 26 and Saturday, April 27 starting at 8am. Friday will be the local events for hacks and boy and girl rider classes and the Miniature Horse Feature Show. Saturday will have Breed classes, open performance, Western, Hacks, rider classes, harness, working horses, showjumping and mini trotters. The committee has organised some great sponsorship this year including $100 for Supreme Hack of the show and $50 for the reserve supreme hack of the show. The 2013 show will include mini pacing in action from 9 -12 and also this year unofficial dressage. For further information contact 0427 967 276 or email marburgshow@gmail.com or the week of the show try the show office on 07 5464 4132. Page 42

113th BOONAH SHOW Friday 17th & Saturday 18th May 2013 "ALL THINGS LOCAL"

See all the great regular features of a good old fashioned country show Plus loads of free entertainment

LOTS OF SPECIAL FEATURES ALL INQUIRIES 54631124 EMAIL:boonahshowsoc@westnet.com.au Or www.boonahshowsociety.org.au Friday:- Adults $10-00, Concession $7-00 Saturday. - Adults $15-00, Concession $10.00; 2 day Pass Adults $20-00, Concession $12-00 Primary School Children Free.

Friday 31st May/ Saturday 1st June 2013 Show Hunter Hacks, Breed, Hack, Rider Classes, Showjumping, Harness, Miniatures

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17th, 18th and 19th May 2013 BROOKFIELD SHOWGROUNDS Friday - District Classes - kindly sponsored by Horseland Jindalee & Brookfield Produce Agency Saturday - Led Classes, Ridden Hacks, Galloways, Ponies & Riders

Champion Small Pony, Large Pony, Galloway & Hack

$100, sash & trophy for SUPREME HACK OF THE SHOW!!!

Champion Showhunter Pony, Galloway & Hack

$50 & sash for SUPREME SHOWHUNTER OF THE SHOW!!! Full day of Showjumping events sponsored by Force 10 Engineered Building Systems Sunday - Breeds events & Showjumping sponsored by Force 10 Engineered Building Systems & & Jocelyn Frost - Remax Toowong $500 & sash for Megan McNicol Showjumper Award Stable Bookings: 0467302966. Email jillbrocklebank@gmail.com General Enquiries: 0419788593 or 07 3374 1607

Schedules available on the net at www.brookfieldshow.com

FRIDAY 26th & 27th April 2013 "SUPREME CHAMPION HACK $100” "RESERVE SUPREME CHAMPION HACK $50”

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What’s Happening MUDGEERABA SHOW Here it comes again for the 85th time - the Mudgeeraba Show to be held on June 29 and 30. It offers a great line up of fun and excitement, with two stages of all day entertainment, roving acts, pig races and dog and duck show. The grand parade will be the biggest ever and the utes will be a must to see. The wood chop and ring will be in full swing on both days, and step back in time in our pioneer village. Watch some of the strongest men in South East Queensland battle it out for the title of Gold Coast Strongest Man to be held over the two days. Your show experience would not be complete without a visit to all the animals and a wander through the pavilion to see all the talent and creativity of our local exhibitors. Saturday night’s program will, as always, be spectacular with the State of Origin Woodchop, Chinese Lion Dance , FMX demos, huge fireworks and heaps more. Maybe you might have a team for the dunny derby or Tug-of-War and obstacle course To enter or for more information on becoming a member please contact Kylie on 5530 2754 or 0418 182 533 or email info@mudgeerabashow.org.au

NORTHERN NSW HACK CHAMPIONSHIPS The 2013 Horseland Northern NSW Hack Championships will be held on May 24, 25 and 26 at the Northcoast National Showground, Lismore. This is an official Show Horse Council of Australasia Inc. qualifier for the 2014 Grand National Saddle Horse and Riding Championship. To compete all horses must be registered with the SHC of Australasia National Saddle Horse Register and all owners, exhibitors, riders and responsible officers to be current financial members of SHC or constituent affiliate. Included in the program is an Australian Riding Pony Feature Show, Shetland , first season, amateur, preliminary,open and child’s ridden classes, Working Hunter, rider classes and leading rein. Judges for this year’s event include Sarah Barker (SA), Lia Blacket (SA), Charlotte Scott (SA) and Kelly White (SA); RP Show Ponies: Judy Ivory (Vic), RP Show Hunters and Youngstock: Annie Coxon; RP Park Hacks: Lia Blacket; Hack Challenge – judges: Michelle Harpley (NSW) and Melise Tuma-Webb (NSW). Entries close last mail April 5. For further information contact Dianne McMahon on 0413 474 074 or email nnswshowhorse@gmail.com

FARMFEST CALLS FOR EXHIBITORS Queensland's premier agricultural field days , CRT FarmFest, is now calling for exhibitors for the event which will be staged over three days, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, June 4, 5 and 6., For 10 years under the organisation of Rural Press Events, the CRT FarmFest field days has introduced new cutting edge technology, farm equipment, agricultural products and services that help farmers and business professionals throughout Queensland and NSW. CRT FarmFest is located on its own dedicated site at Kingsthorpe, 20 kilometres west of Toowoomba in the heart of the Darling Downs and is expected to attract more than 70,000 visitors during the event's three opening days. Information about bookings, site plan, exhibition space pricing and application forms can be obtained from Rural Press Events on 02 6768 5800 or by emailing dianna.lockwood@fairfaxmedia.com.au or visit the web site www.farmfest.com.au

It"s almost here again

THE 85th MUDGEERABA SHOW . 29th and 30th June 2013

Fun and excitement with all day excitement, Utes, Dog and duck show, Pavilions, woodchop. Two full days of ring events, Supreme Hack - Saturday ~ Supreme Led - Sunday

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The 2013 Northern New South Wales

Hack Championships 24th, 25th & 26th May 2013 Lismore Showgrounds Official Show Horse Council Grand National Qualifier for 2014 Including Australian Riding Pony Feature Show Entries close 5th April 2013

Strive to Shine

Enquires. Cherie Jennings 0412 433432 Deyarne Pointon–Wales 0407 752 458 Show Secretary Dianne McMahon 0413 474 074 Email. nnswshowhorse@gmail.com Ema

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The Horse Report AUSTRALIAN ARABIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS photos by Framed by Frame

"Just Magnetic " Reserve Australian National Champion Anglo 2-3 Yrs shown by Richard Gear

"AAMAHNI" 2013 Australian National Arabian Champion Stallion Shown by Cameron Bonney owned by Evelien Bonney

" Balmoral MI " Reserve Australian National Champion Yearling Gelding Shown by Cameron Bonney Owned by Jess Henne

Sadiks Psyche Purebred Arabian Stallion under Saddle Ridden by Melanie Welsh

Luxor 0118 (DE) Owned by Greg,Julie and Jane Farrell Mulawa Arabians Ridden by Katherine Farrell . Champion Arabian Warmblood Australian National Champion Under Saddle

"Gai El Jullyen" 2013 Australian National Arabian Reserve Champion Stallion Owned and Shown by JH Training Centre

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The Horse Report TERRANORA LAKES EASTER SHOW photos by Paula Anthony

Champion Novice Hack EBL Rich List and Alex Strange

Reserve Champion Led Pony exhibited by Azalea Sattler

Supreme Rider - Billie Johnson and Tremayne English Serenade

Champion led Galloway Tremayne Royal Opera exhibited by Paula and Charlee Anthony

Champion Senior Rider Danielle Rayner Swift

Supreme EBL Rich List CT SHow horses and Alex Strange

Supreme Hack and champion Hunter pony Cherry exhibited by Belle Edwards

Reserve Champion Junior Rider Charlie Johnson

Champion Led Pony exhibited by Teyha Belle

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The Horse Report Results from the Show Horse Council

Grand National Childs Show Hunter Pony over 12.2 hh n/e 14hh Champion: Melody Park Heavenly Pearl - Parker C, Pavia Family & J & R Equestrian Reserve: Rathowen Sprightly - Taunton Kim & Elyse Douglas Grand National Childs Saddle Horse over 15hh Champion: Lyndam Park Jimmy Choo - Indya Povey Reserve: Dunelm Royal Obsession - Harris Ashley & Tyler & Dale Plumb Grand National Childs Small Show Hunter Pony ne 12.2 hh Champion: Owendale Mr Perkins - Kaitlin Labahn-Meyland Reserve: J L Country Charm - Kayla Webb Grand National Childs Saddle Galloway over 14hh n/e 15hh Champion: Daisy Patch Choir Boy - Harris Ashley & Tyler - Annie Simmons Reserve: AP First Impressions - Morelli Family & Joanne Prestwidge

Grand Nationals 2013

Grand National Childs Show Hunter Hack over 15hh Champion: Impello - Fraser Louise - Elizabeth Laycock Reserve: L.S. Crimescene - Tremain Laura & Sally Grand National Childs Small Saddle Pony n/e 12.2hh Champion: Owendale Honeycomb - Broni Sams Reserve: Harrington Park Symphony - Halloran & Ginn Grand National Childs Show Hunter Galloway over 14hh n/e 15hh Champion: Banbury Park Regal - Meg Matthews Reserve: Corndale Kiss & Tell - Brianna Duncan- Coward Grand National Childs Large Saddle Pony Champion: Bellrose Park Top Cat - The Passeri Twins Reserve: Kolbeach Chanting - Miss Martha Ulm Grand National Childs Ridden Shetland Pony Champion: Thorpeville Trendy - Bellman and Horsepole - Tilley Fair Reserve: Fairlight Acres Carly - Olivia McCormack - Bella Duplisis

Rathowen Sprightly - T Elyse Douglas

Grand National Leading Rein Pony n/e 12hh, Rider 3Yrs & Under 8Yrs Champion: Radford Lodge Candy Cane - Danyel Riemer - Olivia McCormack Runner Up: Cavaillon Park Elite - Cara Douglas - Codie Lambert Smartest On Parade & Top Ten: Silkwood Angel Wings - McMahon & McCormick Top Ten: Tibooburra Apricot Tart - Allen Jodi & Tex Flack - Tex Flack Top Ten: Wyann Cock Robin - Merry Andrea - Dallas Merry Top Ten: Koorana Royal Sensation - Parker Cynthia - Sascha Parker Top Ten: Bamborough Special Girl - Plumb D - Poppi Plumb Top Ten: Trincada Lord Of The Manor - Ryan Ashlea - Taylah Ryan Top Ten: Dunelm Last Dance - Ryan Ashlea - Ashlea Ryan Top Ten: Mondiso Park It's All About Me - Taunton Chelsea - Chelsea Taunton Grand National Show Hunter Pony over 12.2hh n/e 14hh Champion: Beauparc Exquisite - Greshner Elizabeth - Zoe Murray Runner Up: Melody Park Heavenly Pearl - Parker C, Pavia Family - Jess Stalling Smartest On Parade: Aglaia Hippios - Verwey Alysha & P Cochrane - Alysha Verway Top Ten: Brimor Royalist - Coles Heather - Bella Coles Top Ten: Honeydew Mickey J - Dalley Family - Georgia Dalley Top Ten: Westlake Honour Roll - Deligny Sophie - Sophie Deligny Top Ten: Elvonara Park Kandyman - D'Hondt Tara - Tara D'Hondt Top Ten: Owendale Barley Sugar - Howe & Lee Families - Brynie Lee Top Ten: Charisma Fanfare - Keys Kerrie - Anna Duffy Top Ten: Kolbeach Jack In The Box - Pagon Madeline - Madeline Pagon Top Ten: S.P. Cosmo - Penny Shelly - Shelly Penny

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Grand National Junior Rider under 12 years Champion: Halloran Ava Blue - Karlana Opening Night Runner Up: Kelly Brendon - Tenayen Rising Star Smartest On Parade: Fricker Caitlin - Falconhurst Reflection Top Ten: Ball Emmerson - Barjack Mr Bojangles Top Ten: Brown Annie - Royalwood Mischiefmaker Top Ten: Cross Winston Isabella - Holly's Signet Top Ten: Dalley Georgia - Rathowen Quantum Top Ten: Fair Tori - Hollys Tribute Top Ten: Lumsden Edwina - Prince Harry Of Ensenada Top Ten: Nelson Chelsea - Dunelm Designer Top Ten: Plumb Daizi - TJ Royal Secret

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The Horse Report Grand National Small Saddle Pony n/e 12.2hh Champion: Argle Royal Flush - Argyle Slud - Jess Marnie Runner Up: Owendale Honeycomb - Sams Sisters Demi & Broni - Broni Sams Smartest On Parade: Radford Lodge Candy Cane - Riemer Danyel - Tori Fair Top Ten: Radford Lodge Candy Cane - Riemer Danyel - Tori Fair Top Ten: Carlingford Park Indulgence - Kristy Glover Top Ten: Silkwood Nutkin - Corumbene Stud - Victoria Fricker Top Ten: Falconhurst Reflection - Corumbene Stud - Caitlin Fricker Top Ten: Beckworth Royal Music - Graetz Fiona & Orleans - Orleans Graetz Top Ten: Harrington Park Symphony - Halloran & Gin - Ava Blue Halloran Top Ten: Whitmere Pop Your Buttons - Haynes C & F Christie - Jasmine Hayes Top Ten: TJ Royal Secret - Plumb D & Daizi Plumb - Daizi Plumb Grand National Show Hunter over 15h n/e 16hh Champion: Dymondz - Beverley Richards - Rebecca Richards Runner Up: Impello - Louise Fraser Smartest On Parade: Kellenia Midway - Kate Otton Top Ten: Waterbabe - Nicole Berry Top Ten: Cheraton Country Road - GC Equestrian & Grace Elliott Top Ten: Bramley Cartell - Anna Johnson & Cheryl Pateman Top Ten: Glenlynton Ballymore - Mark Kenzig & Bradley Tatum Top Ten: WES Merlin - Otford Family - Brianna Otford Top Ten: Bindara Nureyev - J & M Socha - Merran Socha Top Ten: LS Crimescene - Laura & Sally Tremain Top Ten: Gervase Park Fractional - Rachel & Scott Wessel Grand National Small Show Hunter Pony n/e 12.2hh Champion: Owendale Mr Perkins - Michelle Labahn - Kaitland Labahn-Meyland Runner Up:Leanda Hanky Panky - McMahon & McCormick Families Smartest On Parade & Top Ten: Harrington Park Peek-a-Boo - Ava Blue Halloran Top Ten: Crestwood Espionage - Emmerson Ball Top Ten: Cherry Tree Vagabond - Berry Family - Grace Berry Top Ten: Marconi Encore - Andrea Merry - Dallas Merry Top Ten:Bamborough Special Girl - D Plumb - Daizi Plumb Top Ten: Trincada Lord of the Manor - Ashley Ryan Top Ten: Borshow Vanilla Ice - Senter Family Top Ten:JL Country Charm - Kayla Webb Grand National Rider 12yrs & under 15yrs Champion: Kiera McEvoy Runner Up: Breanna Forster Smartest On Parade & Top Ten: Charlie Morelli Top Ten: layton McNeil-Johnston Top Ten: Riley Kent Top Ten: Brynie Lee Top Ten: Maddison Ovington Top Ten: Brontai Sams Top Ten: Alannah Awilliams Top Ten: Tayla Wilson

Dymondz - Beverley Richards - Rebecca Richards

Grand National Saddle Galloway over 14.2h n/e 15hh Champion: Hollys Galaxy - Graham Elliott - Katrina Kearns Runner-up: Wesswood Magic Castle - Briony Payne Smartest on Parade & Top Ten: Bevanlee Folklore - Paula Ayers - Christine Lambert Top Ten: Silkwood Sublime - Michelle & Jacqueline Bowden Top Ten: Royalwood Opening Night - E Cullen & Michael Christie Top Ten: Daisy Patch Chior Boy - Tyler & Ashley Harris Top Ten: Willowcroft Regal Delight - Mules & Harrison - Breanna Forster Top Ten: Calvin Park Dark Knight - Mark Kenzig & Laura Ryn Top Ten: AP First Impression - Morelli Family & J Prestwidge - Chelsea Morelli Top Ten :chippenham Zulu - Sally Morphy - Sally Watkins Grand National Saddle Galloway over 14h n/e 14.2hh Champion: Willowcroft Coco Chanel - Fraser Family - Alexia Fraser Runner-up: Sonos Park Skyes the Limit - Sonos Park & Borg Family - Kristen Strath Smartest on Parade & Top Ten: Gordon Park Masquerade - McMaster & Kennedy Charlotte McMaster Top Ten: Langtree Dignify - GC equestrian & Riley Kent Top Ten: Pemberley Cover Girl - Lambert Family - Elizabth Lambert Top Ten: Ascot Party Music - Mr Dean Matthews - Britt Holmberg Top Ten: Sanlirra Talk ofnthe Town - Cherie Ucgtmab & Briony Payne Top Ten: AP Wizardry - Leah Walsh & Terrie Lamey Top Ten: Glendon Brae Lladro - Alannah Williams Top Ten: Brayside National Treasure - Brittany & Kelly Wilson

Jorden Skyring & Diamond Royal

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The Horse Report Results from the SHC

Grand Nationals 2013

Grand National Saddle Horse over 16hh Champion: Royal Coronation - Rebekah & Trisha Bennett Runner-up: Naaman Flaunt It - Callie James Smartest on Parade: DP Impressions -Lauren Wheeler Top Ten: High Fashion - Janice Elliott & Adam Oliver Top Ten: Naaman Montana - Rhiannon Mussig Top Ten: SLM Mercedes - Sarah OConnor Top Ten: DP Amazing - Dale Plumb - Heidi Pickstock Top Ten: Wicked Red - Sally Slater Top Ten: Vienna Night Devine - Bettina Stanton Top Ten: Relentless - Dean Stokes & Sarah Price Grand National Rider 21yrs & Under 30yrs Champion: Robbie Soster Runner-up: Melody Linehan Smartest on Parade & Top Ten: Stephanie Barrington Top Ten: Megan Cheeseman Top Ten: Jesse Henne Top Ten: Anna Johnson Top Ten: Melissa Karutz Top Ten: Morgan Lane Top Ten: Elle Mangan Top Ten: Eliza Meiklejohn Grand National Large Saddle Pony over 12.2hh n/e 14hh Champion: Highcroft Minuet - Allan Dillingham - Trinette Crawford Runner-up: Calvin Park Tiny Dancer - Dale Plumb - Daizi Plumb Smartest on Parade: Merryvale Park Kings Ransom - Judy Ivory Top Ten: Rathowen Quantum - Georgia Dalley Top Ten:Tremayne Gold Charm - holly & Chelsea Taunton - Susan Paine Top Ten: Silkwood Deja Vu - Ellis & Firth Families Top Ten: Grandchester Secret Serenade - GC Equestrian & Adam Oliver Top Ten: Karlana Opening Night -Halliran & Gin Top Ten: Radford Lodge by Grand Design - Joanne Harris & Radford Lodge Top Ten: Kolbeach Bells - nirrelle Somerville Top Ten: Holly's work of Art - Mrs J Crisp

Grand National Saddle Horse over 16hh Royal Coronation - Rebekah & Trisha Bennett

Grand National Show Hunter over 16hh Champion: EBLA Juliett - Emma Adams Runner-up: DP Destiny - Samantha McMaster Smartest on Parade - GB William - Sarah McLeod - shanara Beresi Top Ten: GB William - Sarah McLeod - shanara Beresi Top Ten: Revelwood Jukebox - Deborah Bardell Top Ten: DP Madam Fleiss - Daisy Oatch & the Doyle Girls Top Ten: Emmaville Contiki. - Harrogate Hill & Hill Family Top Ten: Gwydion - Sheridan & Keisty Hill Top Ten: Absolute Royalty - Katika Lipp Top Ten: John Boy Walton - PCichrane & Alysha Verwey Top Ten: Daydream Believer - Tahlia & Tracie-lee Wells Grand National Rider 30yrs & over Champion: Malcolm MacRae Runner-up: Rebecca Farrow Smartest on Parade: Karen Shaw Top Ten: Karen Shaw Top Ten: Lauren Bennett Top Ten: Anna Duffy Top Ten: Lisa Jones Top Ten: Tracy Maitland Top Ten: Susanne Pedersen Top Ten: Angela Maree Rodham Top Ten: Sally Slater "Gary Collier" Memorial Trophy: Robbie Soster

Smartest on Parade & Top Ten: Karen Shaw Rider 30yrs & over Page 48

Grand National Saddle Horse over 15hh n/e 16hh Champion & Garry Robson" Memorial Trophy: Dunelm Royal Obsession Tyler & Ashley Harris & Dale Plumb Runner-up: Smashing - Jane & Amelia ransey - Michael Christie Smartest on Parade & Top Ten: CP Renaissance - Eillis & Firth Families - D Firth Top Ten: Boyfriend - Rachel Addison Top Ten: AP Midnight Diamonds - Sarah Misfud

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The Horse Report Grand National Saddle Horse over 15hh n/e 16hh Top Ten: CP Renaissance - Eillis & Firth Families - D Firth Top Ten: Boyfriend - Rachel Addison Top Ten: AP Midnight Diamonds - Sarah Misfud Top Ten: Nadal - Kerry Mulgre - Briony Payne Top Ten: DP Mayfair - Annabel Mulready Top Ten: Lyndham Park Jimmy Choo - Indya Povey Top Ten: Pembroke Park Princeton - Kate Vaughan Top Ten: Alkyra Elegance - Belinda Scanlon - Bridgett Sell Grand National Rider 15yrs & under 17yrs Champion: Indya Povey Runner-up: Elyse Douglas Smartest on Parade : Elizabeth Laycock Top Ten: Charlee Anthony Top Ten: Ryan Johnson-McNeil Top Ten: Billie McEvoy Top Ten: Lillian McEvoy Top Ten: Samantha McMaster Top Ten: Tahlia Wells Top Ten: Lauren Wheeler Top Ten: Elizabeth Laycock

Kristy Hill and Springtime Park Lovestory

Grand National Rider 17yrs & under 21yrs Champion: Taelar Rae Williams Runner-up: rebekah Bennett Smartest on Parade : Loise Holland Top Ten: Loise Holland Top Ten: Shannara Beresi Top Ten: Tyler Harris Top Ten: Rose McEvoy Top Ten: Rhiannon Mussig Top Ten: Kristen OConnell Top Ten: Sophie Veccia Top Ten: Shaelyn Walsh Grand National Show Hunter over 14hh ne 14.2hh Champion: Langtree Accolade - Jan Langley - Susanne Vale Runner-up: Meteor Showers - Nicole Reimer Smartest on Parade : Highflyer - Kayla Wheeler Top Ten: Farleigh: Highflyer - Kayla Wheeler Top Ten: Saradale Crusades - M & J De Rooy Top Ten: Corndale Kiss & Tell - Brianna Duncan-Coward Top Ten: Yindarla Park Hallmark - Jo Gale Top Ten: Saravale Focused - Michelle Haber - Kim Martin Top Ten: Theresa Park Oliver Twist - Catherine James & Jane Nelson Top Ten: Paulgreen Park Phoenix - Tricia Pauling & Paulgreen Park Top Ten: Sheldene Carnival - Shelly Penny

Top Ten 15-17ys Rider Charlee Anthony

Grand National Show Hunter 14.2hh ne 15hh Champion: Farleigh kingston - Britt Anderson Runner-up: Bayview Crown Prince - Sue Peters & beaufort Nutrition - Trinette Crawford Smartest on Parade: Kolbeach Tuscany - Jemimah Watson Top Ten: Kolbeach Tuscany - Jemimah Watson Top Ten: Kirreway Democracy - Grace Hill Top Ten: Cheraton Chandon - CG Equestrian & Holborn-Quirk Family Amylee Holborn-Quirk Top Ten: Bannury Park Regal Colours - M & C Matthews - Meg Matthews Top Ten: Cedarvale Zulu - Aleacia Moore & Crawford Twins - Trina Crawford Top Ten: Rosehill Red Label - Shelley ORegan Top Ten: Willowcroft Piccaso - Penny Scott Top Ten: Lancefield Park Rajah - Sophie Veccia

Gwydion and Kristy Hill

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Hope beats the heat at State Dressage The first of nine Pony Club NSW State Championships for the year was held at the Exhibition Centre, Wagga Wagga from the January 19 to 20. Competitors arriving on the Friday were met with extremely hot weather. Thankfully conditions cooled down when a southerly blew through Friday night, making for more manageable weather over the weekend. The Pony Club NSW State Dressage Championships hosted by Zone 12, attracted 120 competitors from all over NSW and Queensland. Competition was close with riders competing across two separate Dressage tests with the overall champion being determined by their collective placing. Top scores occurred across all age divisions. In the under 13 age group, Jessica McDonald was the age champion for the second year in a row riding horse Deltry Belucci from Wallsend Pony Club. Brianna Cartwright from Mangrove Mountain Pony Club riding horse, Baringa First Class, was the 13 and Under 15 age champion. Bathurst Pony Club rider, Sarah Farraway on Rum N Coke took out first place in the 13 and under 15 age group. While in the 17 and under 25 age group, Georgia Hope from Canberra Riding Pony Club, placed first on her horse Kalgan Esprit. The Champion Zone with the highest scores overall was Zone 16. Champion Zone 27 riders took out the Fitness Check prize. NSW was the Champion State with winning riders Sarah Farraway, Georgia Hope, Brianna Cartwright and Jessica McDonald. Georgia Hope, 17 and Under 25 Age Champion, was extremely happy with her performance at the event. “I have competed at state dressage every year since I was 12-years-old and this is the first time I have won age champion at state dressage and placed first in both the dres-

Brianna Cartwright Mangrove Mountain Pony Club, Zone 24, U15 Age Champion. Photograph: Barry McGregor

sage tests. Last year I placed second overall with a first and a third place,” she said. “It was also great to be in the winning zone team with my friends from zone 16 and in the NSW state team.” Thinking of the future, Georgia aims to “continue to enjoy my riding and succeed as much as I can”. For Brianna Cartwright 13 and under 15 years age champion this was a very special win. “I couldn’t have been happier. Buddy has had an amazing year at Pony Club and in the Pony dressage and I will now be focusing on moving Buddy up to Elementary. My future goals are to continue enjoying schooling and competing my ponies,” Brianna said.

Georgia Hope from Canberra Riding Club Zone 16, U25 Age Champion.

The next State Championship is the State Sporting and Campdrafting Championships. This year’s event will be hosted by Zone 25, at Gloucester Showground, Gloucester from the April 13 - 14

Pictured below from Left to right - 2013 Pony Club NSW State Dressage Age Champions, Sarah Farraway U17 Champion, Georgia Hope U25 Champion, Jessica McDonald U13 Champion and Brianna Cartwright U15 Champion. Photograph: Barry McGregor

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The Horse Report Landmark Classic Campdraft sale sets new $4.75m record A major campdraft sale in Tamworth has defied a challenging market to show there is plenty of interest and demand for quality quarter horse and stock horses. The sixth annual Landmark event in February, posted a record $4.75 million in sales in Tamworth, NSW, last week. The catalogue of 562 registered Quarter Horses and Australian Stock Horses sold to a record $120,000 for a stallion and achieved an 89 per cent clearance and $11,657 average – $600 up on last year. The four-day event saw a total 1200 campdraft runs pass through the area, attracted a record number of entries and spectators and culminated in the all-time high sale. Landmark’s national livestock director Mark Barton said the Campdraft Classic started on the back on the Equine Influenza crisis and many people were anxious about their business. “We saw the event as a chance to support the campdrafting community,” he said. “Now, the Landmark Classic is Australia’s largest performance horse sale and is proud to support the sport of campdrafting, which remains Australia’s fastest growing sport.” The top priced stallion, One Stylish Pepto, sired by a Pepto Stylish Oak, smashed last year’s sale topper by $66,000. Entered by an Albury syndicate, the red roan stallion was bought by the One Moore Syndicate’s, Peter Shakespeare. Robb Belsher, spokesperson for the One Stylish Pepto Syndicate said they had achieved what they wanted and more with the stallion. “We are looking forward to seeing him succeed and bring others as much fun and joy that he brought us,” Mr Belsher said. The $71,000 top-priced mare

RHONDA’S REFITS

FULL SALE RESULTS: 27 stallions sold to $120,000 and averaged $17,222. 148 geldings sold to $23,000 and averaged $8157. 232 mares sold to $71,000 and averaged $13,257. was Amac Oaks Serena, an Acres Destiny mare out of world champion and ABCRA Horse of the Year, Oaks Serene. Bruce and Julie McNaughton of Walcha, NSW, bred and trained the four-year old mare which sold on to the Kempsey Quarter Horse Syndicate. Terry Ryan from Chinchilla bought the $23,000 top-priced gelding, offered by Warwick and Fiona Lawrence of Rosebrook, NSW. In all, 27 stallions averaged $17,222; 148 Geldings sold to $23,000 and averaged $8157 and 232 mares topped at $71,000 and averaged $13,257. Competitors vied for a prize pool in excess of $200,000 in the Landmark Classic Campdraft – an event for horses five-yearsold and under bought in a previous Landmark Classic sale. Walcha rider Ben McNaughton claimed the $35,000 winners’ cheque on Knights Top That gelding, The Ranch Jannali, which he bought at the Classic two years ago. Terry and Edna Hillier of Illabo were awarded the $5000 vendor’s cheque. Mr McNaughton also received a $6000 Beresford trophy saddle, a service fee to legendary Quarterhorse Lethal Lena, donated by Cutting Edge Quarter Horses, a pallet of feed donated by Omega Feeds and an Angus Barrett saddle pad, which was also awarded to all 30 finalists. Equal second place was shared by Troy Palmer riding Hannaford Stud Savannah and Ben Hall on Phoenix Rockstar.

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