Park Ridge Adult Riding Group - prarg

Park Ridge Adult Riding Group
OCTOBER 2010
OPEN EVENTS
INTERNAL EVENTS
Xmas Party/Trophy Night
AGM – 13 th November
Web site address:www.prarg.com
WEBMASTER REGINA ROSIN .
koolstar@gotalk.net.au
Phone: 55 460 669
PRESIDENTS REPORT:
November 13th – Hack show -
cancelled
Saddlery Market – 30 th October
Summer Series – 7 th & 21 st
November and 5 th December
OFFICER BEARERS
PRESIDENT
Miss Kay Paulsen
55 432158 / 0419 741 273
prarginc@iprimus.com.au
VICE PRESIDENTS
Regina Rosin
koolstar@gotalk.net.au
Phone: 55 460 669
New members – Welcome Rebecca Heaney, Nikki Teesdale
and Alliesha Henderson
Grounds – Rain – for the 4 th weekend events everywhere have
been cancelled or postponed.
NOW THE BAD NEWS – Sometime Wednesday night/early Thursday
morning 13/14 th Vandals cut the Olson Rd fence, smashed and
got into the main power box and then cut all the electrical cables
on all the power boxes. A BIG THANK YOU TO DI RICKARDS for
seeing the damage early Thursday morning. Thanks to my Dad,
Chris Tompkins and partner Michael as well as Di who fixed the
fence and helped empty out the packed freezer full of food.
Please if you are driving past or riding at the grounds and you see
anything out of the ordinary – contact a member of the
committee immediately.
Coming events (October/November):
• TShirt hack show – now cancelled
• Saddlery Market – 30 th October
• Summer Series!!!
Xmas party/trophy presentation/AGM:
13 th November - Venue is the Garden of Eden on
Waterford/Tamborine Road.
Return of trophies – Please return all perpetual trophies to
Wendy Anderson – 0432 500 871
Sharon Burr – 3829 9944
sharonburr@bigpond.com
SECRETARY
Mrs. Jenny Resuggen - 55436 026
res01@bigpond.net.au
ASSISTANT SECRETARY
Position vacant
TREASURER
Julie Jenkinson
3200 6255
SPONSORSHIP SPOTLIGHT
Adrienne Schneider
COMMITTEE
Christine Tompkins
55 477 314
kristoni10@bigpond.com
Michele Phillips
0413 491144
nahodi@bigpond.net.au
.
Wendy Anderson
0432 500 871
wendlee2@optusnet.com.au
Saddlery Market – Once again PRARG will have a club stall.
Members are able to put items (marked with prices) on stall but
be prepared to help out manning it from time to time. WE all like
to browse and buy!
Kay Paulsen, President

Minutes of the Park Ridge Adult Riding Group - Management Meeting
HELD: 14.10.10 LOCATION: J. Resuggan’s home – opened 7.30pm
ATTENDEES: R. Rosin, W. Anderson, S. Burr. J. Resuggan, C.
Tompkins
APOLOGIES:
ITEM NO.
1.0
M. Phillips, J. Jenkinson,
ITEM
Chairperson
K. Paulsen
Business Arising from minutes: Moved J. Resuggan seconded C. Tompkins
• LCC nomination – photos of grounds needed – overall of grounds and/or arenas – get back to Julie ASAP –
club will pay for 3 tickets @ $60 per person.
• Xmas party/trophy night – Garden of Eden – check Xmas decorations – Need to invite Cr Black as well.
• Saddlery Market – Flyers done /ads. – gate - Tompkins/Resuggan / Regina has contacted H. Black re judging
best stall – Chris to organise fruit tray. Decision on grounds will be made on 26 th October. If cancelled
move to 27 th November.
• Summer Series – spray jackets to be organized after series so they fit the winner.
• Computer purchased – thanks Julie
Correspondence:
Inwards Moved R. Rosin seconded W. Anderson
• Bank Statements
• AON insurance – contents
• LCC – PRARG invited for awards night
• State Library – August newsletter missing
Outwards:
• EQ re day levy
• Letter to member re riding on grounds
• Xmas /saddlery invites gone to sponsors.
Business arising from correspondence:
• Day levy increased from $20 to $50 – discussed.
1.4 Financial report: Moved K. Paulsen Seconded S. Burr Balance 30/9/10 - $9111.64 Outstanding cheques $2529.59
Income September: Dressage entries- $2730 Uniforms $26 Membership $90 Dressage S/ship $300 Lessons $50 =
$3196
Expenditure September: Grounds/Keys $1111.00 1 st aid - $175 Canteen $168 S/Market ad $77 Judges - $735
Computer/Copier repairs etc $1193.99 Ribbons $1980.80 Dressage sundries - $258.80 EA insurance – 1200
AON contents - $1349.59 Hack sundries - $186.70 Refund - $60 = $8495.78
New members: A. Henderson, N. Teesdale, R. Heaney
1.5 Dressage report – Discussed how to do internal trophies if 10 th was cancelled. Discussed again.
Hack report – Day postponed due to wet. Need to get help from members if we are going to run again. After
disccusion re insurance and clashes with other postponed events – the hack show for November is cancelled.
Showjumping report – Nil
1.6 Publicity Report – Newsletter ready to go after meeting
1.7 Grounds report:
• Ken to fix broken gate on ten minute area. Grounds need slashing for saddlery market when okay
General Business:
• Trophies –Wendy/Lee and Kay have chosen trophies. Wording for perpetual trophies needs to be
looked at for 2011
• Raffles – prizes discussed. Make sure we have raffle books.
• Wheelie Bin which was on loan to go back to Mr. P. Club to get own wheelie bin. Chris to
organise.
• Club helper awards – get Woollies vouchers + committee members. – Sharon to purchase
Meeting closed at 9.30 pm Next meeting is 13 th November - AGM

DRESSAGE REPORT
Dressage Meeting – 6/10/2010 – Apologies – L. Binch/S. Chandler balance of committee attended.
• Lessons – 2 nd October – lessons held but numbers lower. Rain didn’t help. Look at continuing for 2011.
• Award for Coach of the Year as won by the club from ASC – only one award given and the award will be drawn out of the hat on
trophy night to any financial club instructor teaching at Super Instruction Clinics in 2010.
• 26 th & 27 th Last weekend of February - tentatively Freestyle clinic and lessons at ? Benalbyn Lodge available for hire in early
2011. Kay to keep in hand.
• Summer series – Series champions/reserves discussed and 2011 programme will be adjusted.
• Ribbon Day 10 th October – grounds okay unless further rain. Workers to be confirmed Thursday night.
• Trophy criteria to be discussed at next meeting.
• Trophy awards criteria to be approved at management meeting if 10 th October doesn’t proceed ie if tied placings go on highest %
test. If only two days run – riders with one day attendance will be eligible. If three days run – original rules apply.
• Hack placings discussed in brief.
• Next meeting – 1 st December – venue to be confirmed.
PRARG’S NEW & USED
SADDLERY MARKET
SATURDAY – 30 th October
Club Grounds Cnr. Olson & Teviot Roads, North Maclean
PRIZE FOR BEST STALL (NON COMMERCIAL)
Vendors to be in position by 7am and to stay until 11.30am or unless sold out
BOOKING FEE - $15 PER SITE (Sponsors no charge)
Pay at the Gate
Enquiries - (55) 460 669 (Regina)/Chris (55) 477 314
FREESTYLES – RESULTS NEEDED
ASAP TO LINDAL FOR TROPHY
POINTS – lindalbinch@bigpond.com
PRARG is in need of more volunteers for the committee, and Dressage Committee
No experience needed
Any age welcome
More helpers make workload easier
Have your say and bring new ideas to the club
From a retiree
“Your help is urgently needed for the Dressage Committee next year as some members need to step aside for
various reasons and we don't want to leave the stalwarts to flounder - as they do such a great job - a lot more
than most people would know about. We need electronic people to share the load, so PLEASE think about it -
DON'T just put this plea on the backburner”. Di Smith

VALUED CLUB SPONSORS FOR 2010
Please support where you can
Benalbyn Lodge (Naomi O’Farrell) - (07) 3297 0957
Team QEB (Glenn Pearce) - (07) 5547 7044
Dave’s Mowers (Tom & Jan Marks) - (07) 5546 9327
Dr Yahya Omar Equine Dentist - 0415 588 948
Equestrian Land Developments (Todd Cunningham) - 0407 149 637
Equilibrium Mineral Mix (Catherine Graham) - 1300 720 377
Gharkso Electrics (Graeme Kneebone) - 0417 516 298
Ian Kraatz (NCAS Level 2 & Farrier) - (07) 5548 6147 / 0415 344 726
Kristen’s Website Design (Kristen McAuslan) - (07) 3297 0049
Noble Bend Stud (Nicole Williams) - (07) 5544 2044
Rob’s Panel & Paint - (07) 5547 8336 Mob 0429486655
Shire Saddlery (Suzanne Gibbon) - (07) 3800 6748
Horseland Underwood - (07) 3341 350
GN EQUESTRIAN COACHING Gitte Neergaard EFA NCAS Coach PH 0402428940
Papa Smurfs Landscaping (Katreen Stephenson) – 0402 030 883
Elders Jimboomba (Leanne Hayman) – 55 487 610
Cobb N Co Express (Chris Tompkins) – 55 477314
Equistore (Kay Sutherland) - (07) 5527 8208
At the management meeting on 14 th October the decision was made to cancel the hack show.
The reasons being – other hack shows that weekend/ increase in the day levy to $50/difficulty
getting judges and lack of help from members.
• IF MEMBERS WHAT THE HACK SHOWS TO CONTINUE – COME TO THE AGM AND FORM
A HACK COMMITTEE.
Trophy points 2010 – Due to the cancellation of the ribbon day on 10 th October both the
dressage and management committee have discussed how to finalise trophies from the two days held. The
biggest problem was with the hack points where many riders were tied on ie 4 points with no method of
countback unlike with dressage. Therefore riders will share the trophy ie Hack over 15hds x 3 riders.
Because of equal points in Under 15hds hack and Over 15hds hack there is no chance of finalising Champion
Hack for 2010.

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sliding stable doors (3)- $380 each– Ring Regina 0433 806 305
6 x 4 Trailer – Renovated with all new metal/ planks for mower
access, spare jockey wheel, Rego to December - $650 – Jack Chandler
55 469 474
Agistment available – 733 Old Greenbank Rd – 70 acres – can be divided into smaller
paddocks. Has trees and dam. Contact Tony (Mr. Waterman) – 0431 432 928. $15 per horse per week.
Stunning Irish Sport Horse – Suit Dressage / Eventing
Registered Irish Sport Horse Mare, 15.3hh 9yo. Out of renowned Irish Sport Horse Donegal Double Take. Memi is currently
training/competing novice/elementary dressage and will jump 1+ m with no formal training. She is bred to jump so would make a great
eventer or even a great breeding prospect or lovely hunter hack. She is showing a great natural talent for jumping. All her lateral work is
established. Ready to go out and compete and excel in any discipline that you choose. Will be a very safe and reliable horse over jumps /
cross country. I’m not a jumper myself but feel safe going over fences with her.
Fantastic ground manners, used to small children (even does the odd pony ride), good to catch, shoe and self loads on the float.
Selling her as she deserves more than what I can give her due to two small children and not enough time. Very regretful sale as I've had her
since she was a yearling but want her to excel. Only to the best of homes.
$6500 neg to right home – Dalaine bradal2@bigpond.com – 32975601 or 04889331

2010 – Official
March April May June July August September TOTAL
Lindal Binch Jaybee Leilani 6 9 24 36 75
Jacqui Huppert QEB Jingle Bell 4 2 11 8 5 30
Swing
Jeanette Bourke Jaybee Althea 2 1 11 13 27
S Neergaad Bradgate Pk Wexford 8 9 17
Di Rickards Captains Leilani 8 8
Lee Saggers Kinnordy Ricarda 5 5
2010– Official
Jacqui Huppert
Lindal Binch
Jeanette Bourke
Stephanie Neergaard
QEB Jingle Bell Swing
NAGS 26/9 5
Jaybee Leilani
TVEG 19/9 23
NAGS 26/9 9
Jaybee Althea
LEGS 9/7 3
PRARG 18/7 10
Bradgate Park Wexford
PRARG 14/3 8
LEGS 11/4 9
2010 – BALBRIGGAN TROPHY (Advanced up)
March April May June July August September TOTAL
Jacqui Huppert QEB Jingle Bell 4 2 11 8 5 30
Swing
Jeanette Bourke Jaybee Althea 2 6 1 11 6 26
Lindal Binch Joalah Jag 6 6
2010 – Associate
March April May June July August September TOTAL
KayPaulsen Irish Sun 13 45 24 75 157
Lindal Binch Jaybee Leilani 10 18 19 19 9 75
Gitte Neergaard Bradford Pk Wexford 26 6 29 61
Lindal Binch Joalah Jag 39 7 46
Lee Saggers Kinnordy Ricarda 7 15 12 9 43
Di Smith Bold Twist 8 10 9 27
Di Rickards Captains Leilani 7 20 27
Jeanette Bourke Jaybee Althea 10 10 20
Bev Saunders Owendale Miss Prim 18 18
S. Neergaard Bradford Pk Wexford 14 14
2010– Associate
Lindal Binch
Kay Paulsen
Jeanette Bourke
Stephanie Neergaard
Gitte Neergaard
Di Rickards
Di Smith
Jaybee Leilani
NAGS 24/9 9
Irish Sun
LVRCs 18/9 27
Jaybee Althea
PRARG 5/9 10
Bradford Park Wexford
RASDEG 28/3 14
Bradford Park Wexford
LVRC 6/6 29
Captain’s Leilani
LVRC 18/9 20
Bold Twist
LVRC 18/9 9
2010 – Freestyle
Lindal Binch Jaybee Leilani NADEC Freestyle 21/08 Elementary Freestyle %75.38

VENUE:
DATE:
CHRISTMAS PARTY & TROPHY
PRESENTATION /AGM
Garden of Eden, Tamborine Waterford Road, Logan Village
Saturday 13 th November
TIME: Pre dinner 6.00. AG M 6.30 Dinner 7.00pm with trophy presentations
throughout evening.
COST:
$25 members
$30 non members
Sponsors & partners – no charge. Family members at non members prices
MENU: Aussie/Indian buffet
BYO DRINKS – prices include corkage
ENQUIRIES: Regina 55 460 669
RSVP: Friday 29 th October - Money & form to PRARG C/-Mrs. R. Rosin, 79 Nash Road, Jimboomba
4280
DEFINITELY NO MONEY, NO BOOKING.
.........................................................................................................................
Name:............................................................................................................. I will be accompanied by
......................…………………………………………………………………………………………….
Phone:.........................................................................
Please state if you have any dietary requirements:………………………………………………………….
Money enclosed:
$25.00 - member price x ......... = $.................................
$30.00 - non member price x ............. = $.................................
Sponsor/partner (nil charge) = $.................................
$30.00 – sponsor children x…. = $.................................

PARK RIDGE ADULT RIDING GROUP INC - AGM 13/11/10
Annual General Meeting: 6.30PM FOLLOWED BY Dinner
AGENDA
1. Minutes of previous AGM
2. President’s Report
3. Treasurer’s report
4. Election of Officer Bearers
5. Appointment of Auditor
6. Appointment of Patron
7. Notice of Motion
8. General Business
*****************************************************
To be eligible to cast a vote at the AGM or stand for office, a person must be A CURRENT
MEMBER by having paid their 2010 membership fee prior to that meeting. All notices of motion
must be in the hands of the Secretary two weeks prior to the AGM (29/10/10) P.O. Box 802, Park
Ridge. 4125. Proxy voting form and nomination form below.
AGM and Election of Officer Bearers
Mark the appropriate box or boxes
President
Vice President x 2
Secretary
Assistant Secretary
Treasurer
Committee member x 3
Publicity Officer
Members may nominate for more than one position. Only positions for which no nominations
have been received will be called for from the floor at the AGM on 13/11/10. Nominations for
positions will close at 5pm on 29/10/10.
I,..................................................................................... being a member of Park Ridge Adult
Riding Group Inc wish to nominate....................................................................... who’s a member
of the Association for the position/s as above. I have contacted the nominee and he/she has agreed
to be nominated.
Signed:
Proposer:......................................................................Print
name:..........................................................
Seconder:...................................................................................
name:.........................................................
PROXY VOTING FORM – PRARG INC
I…………………………………………………………………………….. being a member of the
above organisation hereby appoint
……………………………………………………………………………… as my proxy to vote for
me on my behalf at the AGM of the Association to be held on 13th November, 2010 and any
adjournment thereafter, to vote for office bearers of the association, on any motions and special
general business of which the Secretary has received due notice.
Signature………………………………………………………………
This form is to be used to vote for/against……………………….………
for/against…………………………………
for/against…………………………………………………..
All forms to be returned to the: The Returning Officer
Park Ridge Adult Riding Group Inc
P.O. Box 802
PARK RIDGE. 4125
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The Colic Fact Sheet
WRITTEN BY: The Equine Research Centre
What is Colic?
The term "colic" means only "pain in the abdomen" or "pain in the belly".
There are many causes for such pain, ranging from the mild and
inconsequential to the life-threatening or fatal. One of the problems with
equine colic is that it can be very difficult in the early stages to distinguish the
mild from the potentially fatal. This is why all cases of abdominal pain should
be taken seriously right from the onset.
A tour of the gastro-intestinal tract
A guided tour of the horse's gastro-intestinal tract (GIT or "guts") helps to
explain why there are so many forms of colic. The horse's GIT is similar to
that of most species but it has a number of specialised design features, some
of which predispose it to colic. These are noted by an asterisk (*) below.
Once food has been chewed, it passes down the esophagus ("gullet") into the
stomach. The horse has a fairly small stomach for its size (8-15 litres), a
design well suited to an animal which grazes almost continuously in its natural
state. After a period of digestion in the stomach, food passes into the small
intestine. This part of the gut is approximately 22 m in length, with a
diameter of 7-10 cm, and a capacity of 40-50 litres. The majority of the small
intestine hangs from a curtain-like membrane called the mesentery*. The
messentery is attached to one point in the middle of the abdomen, under the
spine. (The small intestine looks like a very long sausage running along the
bottom of a thin net curtain, with the top of the curtain all bunched together.)
At the junction of the small and large intestines the equine GIT has a large
blind-ended* outpouching over 1 m long with a capacity of 25-30 litres. This
is the caecum (the horse's version of our appendix). Food passes from the
small intestine into the caecum before passing into the large intestine.
Together, the caecum and large intestine form the horse's "fermentation
chamber", allowing it to gain nutritional support from the complex
carbohydrates contained in grasses and other forage. Three to 4 metres long
with a diameter of 20-25 cm along most of its length and a capacity of over
50 litres, the large intestine fills a significant part of the abdomen.
Surprisingly, this large unwieldy structure is tethered to the body wall at only

two points*: at its beginning (where it joins the small intestine and caecum)
and at its end (where it joins the short, narrow* small colon which leads to
the anus). With only two immobile points, the large intestine lies in the
abdomen in a neatly-arranged double-U formation, one "U" stacked on top of
the other. This arrangement entails the food making it round a number of 180
bends* (known as "flexures") in the intestine.
Major types of colic
Impaction colic: This is the term used when the intestine becomes blocked
by a firm mass of food. Impactions most commonly occur in the large
intestine at one of the flexures. This is a fairly common type of colic which
usually resolves relatively easily with appropriate treatment. However, an
impaction may be just the first obvious sign in a more complicated case.
Gas colic: Sometimes gas builds up in the intestine, most commonly in the
large intestine and/or caecum. The gas stretches the intestine, causing pain.
Gas colics usually resolve fairly easily with appropriate treatment, although it
is essential to ensure that there is no underlying reason for the problem.
Spasmodic colic: Some cases of colic are due to increased intestinal
contractions, the abnormal spasms causing the intestines to contract
painfully. These cases usually respond fairly well.
Displacement/volvulus/torsion ('twisted gut"): In a "displacement", a
portion of the intestine has moved to an abnormal position in the abdomen. A
"volvulvus" or "torsion" occurs when a piece of the intestine twists. The
suspension of the small intestine from the mesentery (the "net curtain") and
the unfixed nature of much of the large intestine predispose horses to
intestinal displacements and torsions. Except in rare cases, these types of
colic cause a total blockage of the intestine and require immediate surgery if
the horse is to survive. In the early stages of a displacement/torsion colic, the
signs may be similar to those of a horse with one of the more benign causes
of colic. That is why it is important to take all cases of colic seriously, and to
seek veterinary advice at an early stage.
Enteritis/colitis: Some cases of abdominal pain are due to inflammation of
the small (enteritis) or large (colitis) intestines. These are serious medical
cases and require immediate veterinary attention.
Gastric distension/rupture: When a horse gorges itself on grain or, even
more seriously, a substance which expands when dampened like dried beet
pulp, the contents of the stomach can swell. The horse's small stomach and
its inability to vomit mean that in these circumstances the stomach may
burst. Once this has happened death is inevitable. If you suspect that your
horse may have gorged itself on concentrate feeds, seek veterinary advice
immediately.
"Unknown": In many cases of colic it is impossible to determine the reason
for the pain. Symptomatic treatment, close monitoring and attention to any
adverse developments usually lead to resolution of the problem.
Signs of Colic
The signs of colic in horses range from almost imperceptible in mild cases to
extremely violent in severe cases. The following list includes the most
common signs:
lying down more than usual
getting up and lying down repeatedly
standing stretched out
standing frequently as if to urinate
turning the head towards the flank
repeatedly curling the upper lip
pawing the ground
kicking at the abdomen
rolling

What to do
The severity of the case will dictate what you do when you find your horse
showing signs of colic. If he is behaving violently call your veterinarian
immediately. Violent behaviour usually equates with great pain which usually
equates with a serious case of colic. Time is of the essence here. Not all
horses show the same severity of signs with the same type of colic, though,
and some horses may become quite violent with a relatively "mild" case. If
the signs of pain are less extreme, you can take a few minutes to observe the
horse's appearance and behaviour before calling the veterinarian.
• If possible, take his temperature, pulse and respiration rates.
• Note what his appetite has been like in the past day or so, and the
consistency and frequency of defecation.
• Has his water intake been normal?
• Are his gums a normal colour?
• Think about whether he has had access to any unusual feedstuffs in
the past day or so, whether any medications have been administered,
and whether there have been any changes in management.
Now call your veterinarian. It is important to take all food away from the
horse until the veterinarian arrives. If he is nibbling at his bedding, find a way
to prevent this. Walking the horse can be a useful way of distracting him from
the pain, but he should not be walked to exhaustion. If the horse insists on
rolling, there will be little you can do to prevent it. If possible, try to get the
horse to an area where he will do himself the least damage when he rolls. But
do not get hurt yourself. Do not administer any drugs until your veterinarian
has seen the horse, or unless he/she tells you to do so.
Prevention of colic
If you happen to be a horse, colic is probably an unfortunate fact of life.
Annual colic incidences of approximately 10% are quite common. Listed below
are some of the management factors which are thought to reduce colic
incidence. Horses which fall into high-risk categories, such as stabled horses
in intense training and fit horses recently injured, should be monitored
particularly closely.
allow as much turnout as possible
maintain a regular feeding schedule
ensure constant access to clean water
provide at least 60% of digestible energy from forage
do not feed excessive digestible energy
do not feed mouldy hay or grain
feed hay and water before grain
provide access to forage for as much of the day as possible
do not over graze pastures
do not feed or water horses before they have cooled out
maintain a consistent exercise regime
make all changes in diet, exercise level and management slowly
control intestinal parasites and assess efficiency periodically.
Author Janet Douglas earned her degree in Veterinary Medicine at the
University of Cambridge, England. She continued her pursuit of
excellence at the Equine Research Centre, Guelph, Ontario, where she
focused on equine orthopaedics.
Thanks Regina for the article

Hi my name is Natasha and I have fed Prydes quality feed and Equilibrium B1
Cool Mix to my horses for a long time now, and thought you might like to share
my story in your next newsletter.
I have a 31 year old TB named RADISH that came to me in very very
poor condition last year in early October (2009), he was literally (matted hair), skin and bone, you
could see every bone on his body - how he'd survived I don't know. Not only this, but he has one
dead eye (hence the fly masks), he's half deaf and he has no teeth (or where he does have teeth, he
has no opposing teeth, so they are useless for eating in any case). Picture right was taken on the
10th October, 2009 (photo says the 18th, but it should read the 10th).
In the five years prior to me having him, I've watched him and tried giving advice to the owner to
no avail and in that time, I'd never seen him out of a mozy walk. Within a week (actually I noticed
it at 3 days, but didn't take the first photo until a week) of being at my place he'd picked up weight
and looked a lot better. He quickly started trotting, cantering and even galloping up into his stable;
often rears up and bites out at the other horses (it's so nice to see him "living").
So I thought I'd send some photos of proof of what a loving owner, Prydes feeds and Equilibrium
Mineral Mix (he's fed Prydes Old Timer; Equilibrium and a lot of water as he has no teeth; my
other horses are also on Prydes and Equilibrium). The first few photos are weekly, so you can
really see how quickly he progresses and the last is at 9 months (I'll probably take another photo
next month, when it's a year....).
No horse people (saddle fitters; instructors; dentists; vets; friends and family) can believe that it
took such a short time to get him so good. His white is whiter, his coat is looking heaps better and
now he's enjoying life like a horse (or any animal) should, I don't even mind him rearing etc, as it
means he's feeling good and has the energy to play...... and I've (together with Prydes Feed and
Equilibrium Mineral Mix) have done that.
The photos are taken more or less in the same spot in his paddock each time and all photos were
taken with the same mobile phone/camera, as I really wanted the photos to be as an exact likeness
(even if the camera wasn't the best) - so there wasn't any trick or disceiving photos.
Who said you can't put weight on old horses (this guy has no teeth and he's put a heck of a lot of
weight on). All my horsey contacts after seeing these photos ask what I feed and I gladly
say Prydes and Equilibrium Mineral Mix, they are both excellent products and your horses can
only benefit from using them. What progress .......
Regards Natasha Holmes