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Love this time of year. The clocks have gone forward,
lighter evenings and the promise of some sun on our
backs.
The paddocks are starting to look normal again and
we can harrow and roll them. The horses start to have
rugs off during day and life feels good.
The downside can be the sudden rush of grass, caring
for a laminitic-prone pony and then flies! Remember
prevention is better than cure so keep a close eye on them.
We are thrilled to introduce two new Columnists to the magazine. Our first
Columnist is Sarah Payne, a List 2A Dressage Judge who runs Sheepgate Equestrian.
Sarah has had a lot of success herself and now her daughter Lily is really making
a name for herself. Sarah’s column focusses on how we can improve our dressage,
what the Judge is looking for and some tricks of the trade.
Our second columnist is the popular Gillian Higgins and Horses Inside Out. A
fabulous concept that Gillian created to show how the horse is put together and how
they impact and affect their way of going and the rider. We are also including the
Horses Inside Out courses and events being held in our region in 2017 which I would
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The first ‘big’ events of the eventing calendar are just around the corner : Belton and
Badminton and we will be reporting on them both next month. Good luck to all our
regional riders in the Mitsubishi Motors Cup – read about them on pages 48-49.
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This month in
News
6 Belton International
Horse Trials
10 Freddie Allen,
fundraising for the
Brooke
11 Sam York receives her
Fellowship from the
BHS
12 Stubbing Court
Training launches new
award
16 Competitions: Win
tickets to the Hickstead
Derby; a pair of
Spanish Riding Boots;
Equilibrium Brushing
Boots; a pair of Grub’s
black Frostline boots
32 Equestrian Life
Qualifier Dates 2017
64 Diary Dates
69 Competition Entry
form
70 Stockist Directory and
Suppliers
Features
14 Ripley Riders History
20 What to Expect from
your Equine Dentist
24 Feeding advice from
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33 Finding and Fitting the
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36 Ian Wills Showjumping
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38 Horses Inside Out :
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40 DRESSAGE Attaining
a Harmonious
Partnership : Dressage
with Sarah Payne
42 SHOWING Walking
your Working Hunter
Course with Joanne
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44 SHOWJUMPING Tips
with Nicola Barry of
Sovereign Equestrian
46 EVENTING Buntine’s
Blog
47 Taking a breather…
Emma Hyslop gets
ready for a busy season
48 Find out Who’s
qualified for the
Mitsubishi Motors Cup
this year
50 Tina Canton helps you
walk your cross country
course effectively
Events
51 Quorn Gate Jumping
from Vale View
52 Oasby BE
54 East Midlands Dressage
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56 Kelsall Hill Arena
Eventing
58 Belvoir Pony Club
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59 Lambley Riding Club
60 The Showing Barn
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62 Grove and Rufford
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Council are sponsors of
all the Friday classes at
Belton.
NEW FOR 2017
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available on screens around the event site.
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news
News
round-up
Fund-raising for The Brooke!
Freddie Allen, the
son of event rider and
showjumper Jo Lomas
has bravely decided to
run the London Marathon
for the first time this
year in memory of his
mother, who, in a freak
accident, was tragically
and suddenly killed after
being kicked by one of her
horses.
He said his mum would
be very proud of him
running to raise money
for equine charity Brooke
as her horses were her
life, and they still are for
his family.
He has begun
his training for
the marathon,
following a
training plan
he has created.
He recently
discovered that
his dad and
grandparents
have been
donating
to Brooke
regularly for a number of
years, after he signed up for
his marathon.
Freddie said that Brooke
was his first and only choice
to raise money for animals
and horses have been part
of his life since he was
very young, often having
a huge number of pets
alongside the
family horses
including dogs,
cats, pigs,
chickens and
ducks. The
family’s equine
connection
goes back many
years; his parents met in
the equestrian world and
led their life surrounded
by animals and horses;
they both competed at the
Burghley Horse Trials at the
top of their game.
To donate please go to :
https://www.justgiving.com/
fundraising/freddieallen2
Simon and Natalie Reynolds
Join the Fibre-Beet Team
Well-known for their huge success in the world of
showing, Simon and Natalie Reynolds have secured new
sponsorship from the makers of Fibre-Beet, a quick soak
conditioning feed for horses.
With various showing championship successes to their
names, the husband and wife team are a force to be
reckoned with, especially when it comes to cob and show
hunter classes.
Simon said: “We’re delighted to be teaming up with
Fibre-Beet, as it’s a product that we already feed to our
show horses. They love the taste, it keeps them in perfect
show ring condition – and it’s so easy to use.”
“Fibre-Beet is an excellent feed for show horses as it
provides non-heating, high fibre beet pulp and quality
alfalfa, to build condition and deliver essential amino
acids. We are currently undertaking exciting research
in to the properties of Fibre-Beet which go beyond
delivering nutrients for work and maintenance.”
For more information on Fibre-Beet please contact
British Horse Feeds on 01765 680300 or visit www.
britishhorsefeeds.com.
10 April 2017 Equestrian Life

news
Coaches gather for The
British Horse Society’s
National Coaching
Convention
Those coaching from grassroots to Olympic level
attended the two-day event at Hartpury (6-7 March).
More than 1,200 people attended, hearing
demonstrations from Yogi Breisner MBE FBHS,
William Fox-Pitt, Sophie Wells MBE and Danny
Anholt FBHS. International event groom Jackie Potts
spoke on both days, giving an insight into the life of
an international event groom.
Quorn donation to Air Ambulance
At their meet held at the Anchor at Walton on the Wolds on 27
February, the Quorn Hunt Supporters Association presented
a cheque for £1,000 to the Derbyshire, Leicestershire and
Rutland (DLR) branch of the Air Ambulance.
Regarded as a very worthwhile charity by all those who hunt,
ride or live in the area, the funds donated were the result of
a cash bucket collection organised by supporter Lesley Pick
and the sale of refreshments by Julie Hibbert at the Quorn’s
Boxing Day meet held at Prestwold Hall.
Alex Copeland, Director of Education at the BHS:
“Our National Coaching Convention is a great
opportunity for coaches to get together, listen to the
best in the industry and share ideas.
“Coaching can be quite an isolating job, so events like
these are invaluable for our Accredited Professional
Coaches, it allows them to get out there and see
examples of best practice. I hope they all came away
with new tools and techniques”.
On the second day, Sam York was presented with her
Fellowship certificate. The fellowship is the highest
qualification the BHS offers and is rated as one of the
highest coaching accreditations in the world. Fellows
are an inspiration as leaders in equine education
by supporting the work and activities of The British
Horse Society. It is an honour that earns the recipient
global acknowledgment of their achievements and
stellar reputation. Above all, a Fellow of the British
Horse Society will work tirelessly for the good of the
horse.
Quorn hunt supporters Paul Macalinden (left) and Jake Oldham
present the £1,000 cheque to Liz Dimmack from the DLR Air
Ambulance. Mounted, field master Graham Smith (left) and hunt
Chairman, William Bevin, look on surrounded by the Quorn hounds.
For more information go to www.bhs.org.uk
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SCT LAUNCHES NEW AWARD
Stubbing Court Training Ltd (SCT),
the country’s leading provider
of apprentices to the equestrian
industry, is delighted to launch
the new “SCT Enterprise Award”,
supported by the British Equestrian
Federation (BEF).
The award, which is exclusive to
SCT apprentices, aims to reward
apprentices who “go the extra mile” in
helping the businesses by which they
are employed to be successful.
SCT Chief Executive Belinda
Turner MBE explained: “There is
an increasing need for effective,
profitable business management.
Apprentices have huge potential
to help the businesses they are
employed by to be even more
successful, but often this could be
better utilised and recognised.”
SCT has therefore set up the SCT
Enterprise Award with the help of the
BEF to:
• Promote the importance of business
success, not just survival
• Develop pride in achievement
and commitment to learning,
improvement and business success
• Develop awareness of what makes
an equestrian business successful
• Recognise outstanding conduct in
the workplace and in dealing with
external clients and partners
• Reward understanding of how
to keep themselves and others safe
and healthy, showing best practice in
safety, behaviour and welfare
Three finalists will be selected by 5
May 2017 for the final judging, to
be held at Chatsworth International
Horse Trials on 14 May 2017.
Sarah Armstong of the British
Equestrian Federation said:
“The British Equestrian Federation
is delighted to be
involved with Stubbing
Court Training’s
new initiative of an
Enterprise Award
for its apprentices
in the coming year.
Original thinking,
business innovation
and continuous
improvement to the
client experience
at a centre or livery
yard are all forward
thinking ways to
grow not only
an individual’s
business but also the Equestrian
sector as a whole. The BEF hopes that
by supporting this initiative via the
presentation of a place on the BEF’s
World Class Programme’s ‘Business
of Equestrian’ course which is run in
conjunction with the British Racing
School in Newmarket the award
winner will benefit from the first class
business advice the course provides,
and that the award will help them
further their equestrian business
aspirations. “
SCT works throughout the horse
industry to provide world-class
training for young people through
the Apprenticeship programme.
Equestrian apprenticeships enable
young people to gain real, practical
skills by “learning while they work”,
which are much-desired in the equine
industry. They also earn a wage and
gain widely respected qualifications at
the same time.
12 April 2017 Equestrian Life

ipley riders
RRC Winner - Libby Fletcher
Bates and Floreat Kir Royale
Happy
Anniversary
Ripley Riders!
This year is the 70th
Anniversary of the
formation of Ripley
Riders Club making the Club
one of the oldest surviving
riding clubs in the country.
It was formed just two years
following the Second World War
by four friends, Ann Palfree, Enid Gaunt,
Judith Strange and Margaret Elliott. The
girls wanted the fun of a riding club for
hacking out together, small gymkhanas and
Pony Club tests. Riding Clubs were ran by
the local hunt at the time but as hunting had
struggled during the war then so too did the
riding and pony clubs. As their nearest pony
club was also quite a distance away the girls
decided their only solution was to
form their own club.
The four girls held the inaugural
meeting of the Club in the
autumn of 1947 at Edith Gaunt’s
house in Ripley. It was decided
that as they couldn’t be a Pony
Club then they would have
to call themselves a Riding Club and so
Ripley Riding Club was formed. The first
subscription was set at five shillings per
annum (25p). Further meetings were held
in the Swanwick Hall school library over
the winter of 1947 and willing helpers were
pressed into assisting the club. Ted Hill,
the Ripley farrier and his apprentice, Bob
Allsopp, were enthusiastic to assist and
14 April 2017 Equestrian Life

ipley riders
To celebrate the
70th Anniversary
of Ripley Riders
Club they are
holding an extra
special year for
competitors
agreed to help. The farriers
managed to talk Mr Steeples,
a local farmer, into loaning
some land to hold the clubs
gymkhanas and soon new
members joined Ripley Riding
Club. In the summer of 1948
the first gymkhana took place
with prizes of ribbons, made by
the girls, awarded to the class
winners.
In 1953 Ripley Riding Club changed
their name to Ripley Riders Club
and this has remained to the present
day. The original founders dropped
away as careers and families took
their time but Ripley Riders is still a
thriving club that welcomes new and
old competitors alike.
To celebrate the 70th Anniversary of
Ripley Riders Club they are holding
an extra special year for competitors.
The season commences on 2nd April
with their Easter Eggstravaganza
with sashes and prize money to
section champions, along with
masses of Easter egg prizes to the
winners. Club shows will follow on
23rd April, 7th May, 21st May and
18th June, 3rd September and 17th
September with sashes to all section
winners. The Club will also hold a
trophy show on 23rd July and, this
year, their Supreme Open Show
will be a two day celebration of the
Club with showjumping, games,
handy pony, fun classes, fancy dress,
working hunter minimus and a dog
show on 8th July and ridden and
inhand showing and working hunter
with evening performance on 9th
July. The prize money pot at their
two day Supreme Open Show this
year will also be bigger than ever.
Various qualifiers will also be held
throughout the season.
The season will close with a Gala
Presentation Evening which, this
year, to celebrate the Platinum
2016 Interclub Games Champs
Anniversary, will be a red carpet
event.
All of Ripley Riders Club shows are
open to members and non-members
and they look forward to welcoming
competitors to the Platinum
Anniversary Year of Ripley Riders
Club.
For further information please contact
the club at ripleyriderssecretary@
outlook.com
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Hickstead Derby
Meeting with Alltech
In this issue we have teamed up with world renowned
animal nutrition company, Alltech to give one lucky
reader the chance to win a pair of tickets to this year’s
Hickstead Derby meeting, 22nd – 25th June.
For its third consecutive year, Alltech are proud sponsors
of a number of showing classes, where many of the top
riders and producers will head to compete.
Across the classes being supported by Alltech there are
a number of Horse of the Year Show qualifying tickets
on offer, and they will once again be the official sponsor
of the Small Hunter Championship, the Maxi Cob, Small
and Large Riding Horse classes, the Supreme Hack
Championship and Working Hunter class.
The Hickstead Derby Meeting is a highlight of the summer
calendar with plenty on offer to keep all the family
entertained, plus fantastic shopping.
The tickets up for grabs are for two guests to attend any
day between Thursday and Saturday.
Alltech has developed the Lifeforce Range of all-natural
daily digestive aid supplements. These products are
designed to benefit horses at every stage of life, from
breeding stock to pleasure and performance animals.
For further information please visit www.lifeforcehorse.
co.uk or telephone 01780 764512.
Prize: One winner to receive a pair of tickets to The
Hickstead Derby Meeting.
*All travel and accommodation arrangements are the
responsibility of the winner. The tickets allow entry for
any day of the event except Sunday 25th June, The Derby
Day. Entries must be 18
years and over.
Turn to the Entry form for
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WIN a classic pair of
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from The Spanish
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These gorgeous boots from The Spanish
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The Unisex Spanish Riding Boots
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WIN a pair of Grub’s
Black Frostline boots
We have TWO pairs of the Black Frostline performance
boots to giveaway!
These Frostline boots from Grub’s are perfect for keeping feet
warm and dry on cold, wet or muddy days, they offer supreme
comfort and performance whatever the weather.
Designed to be great all year round with their unique Super-Dri
lining and advanced 5.0 thermal engineering, the Frostline boots are
both breathable and insulating. This means that they don’t make your
feet sweat and keep them at a constant and comfortable temperature.
Excellent grip is guaranteed with the Trax sole featuring Hexzorb
Duraprene technology for shock absorbing comfort, ideal
for most working conditions, leisure activities and mucking
around on the yard.
Available in a range of colours, Mossy Green, Black, Fuchsia,
Violet and Camouflage, the Frostline boots are available in UK sizes
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For further information please contact Grubs on 01204 567700 or
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The new curved shaping is contoured to fit comfortably around
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Made from high quality neoprene, the Tri-Zone Brushing Boot
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Available in a choice of 5 sizes, the Tri-Zone Brushing Boot can be
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driving
Looking for a Mother’s Day or
Easter gift with a difference?
Throughout the year, Bennington
Carriage Driving Academy’s
Sue Mart UKCC Level 3
coach is holding a series of ‘Try
Carriage Driving’ days
that will provide a unique
opportunity to experience
carriage driving.
This new initiative has
been designed to provide
real, hands on experience
proving how easy it is to
get involved and of course,
how much fun can be
had! Aimed at the novice,
you don’t need to have
previous carriage driving
or riding experience to
participate.
Each session will cover a range
of carriage driving fundamentals,
including long reining, harnessing up,
examining different types of carriage
and their purpose, and of course,
driving! Bennington’s extensive
facilities and indoor arena allow them
hold the events even if the weather is
inclement. Time: 10am - 3pm Cost per
person £95 The next dates for these
fun filled sessions are: Saturday 22nd
April and 24th June.
And for the more experienced drivers,
Sue is happy to provide training
which includes her goal setting
sessions when she will help you plan
your priorities and come up with an
action plan with smart goals to help
you achieve your driving goals this
summer.
Earlier this year, Sue had a visitor
all the way from Australia who
wanted to learn more about driving.
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Teaching turnout Dillon
and the Bennington
Fun Bug
Sue Mart UKCC
Level 3 coach
Karen Tyrrell says “When you live in
Central Queensland, where until very
recently the nearest harness club was
over 300km away, qualified driving
instructors are like hen’s teeth.
“As I am hoping to break my two
35 ½” chunky mini horses to drive,
when I started to organise my trip to
Americas, Europe and Asia, I thought I
would try and visit Bennington, whose
website I have visited repeatedly – to
book a lesson too
Karen says “On a very frosty morning,
after being talked through harnessing
up with a very positive and handson
approach, I got to drive 23yr old
Dylan both indoors and out. Sue was
open to questions-a-million and very
approachable. She explained the
importance of the driver using voice
commands, positive attitude, body
movement and having fun - enjoyment
being the reason we drive after all!
TRY CARRIAGE DRIVING
For more info contact Bennington
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“I loved the Fun Bug which was very
smooth and comfortable, with a great
turning capability. Result - I have
come away with a great enthusiasm
to continue learning to drive, with
the wisdom of Sue in my head saying:
‘Show confidence in body language, be
decisive and consistent, look ahead,
watch your horse’s body language and
keep the carriage on the track.’
Karen concludes “Our whole trip
throughout the UK was based around
my 1hr lesson at Long Bennington,
near Newark. And it was so worth
it! Now I can’t wait to get home to
my horses, purchasing a Bennington
Carriage (which can be dismantled
for transporting), and with Sue’s
encouragement to set goals and to
keep in touch with our progress, we
can truly start our driving adventures.”
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horse health
DENTISTRY
WHAT TO EXPECT
when your horse has a dental
Heather Urquhart BVMS CertAVP (ED) BAEDT MRCVS
Many people seem to
be unaware of what
to expect from a
equine dental appointment
- especially those new to
horse ownership, or those
that have always had a
friend or yard owner hold
their horse in the past. This
article describes what you
should expect to happen,
regardless of who you
employ to examine your
horses mouth.
HISTORY
Upon arrival at the yard, the
equine dental technician or
vet should ask the history
of the horse to be treated
- this should include the
approximate age of the
horse, how long ago the
mouth was last examined
and by whom, whether any
problems were noted at
the time, and whether the
owner thinks there may be
problems developing (for
example, dropping food
when eating, or evading the
contact when ridden). It is
often useful to also know
whether the horse is ridden,
and if so in what capacity, or
whether he is retired.
EXTERNAL
EXAMINATION
When the history has been
established, an external
examination should
take place. This should
involve palpation of the
musculature of the head
and temporomandibular
joints to check for any
asymmetrical development
or wastage which may
indicate the horse is
struggling to chew
effectively, or is chewing on
one side of his mouth only.
The cheeks are palpated
to check for any signs of
discomfort - indeed, in
some cases sharp points,
missing teeth or teeth that
are displaced towards the
cheeks can be detected.
The underside of the
mandible (jaw bone) is
palpated to check for
any lumps, bumps or
discharging abscesses,
and the sub mandibular
lymph nodes, which lie
between the two halves of
the mandible, are checked
for any enlargement or
discomfort, which may
indicate infection.
The mandible should be
moved from a central
position to the left and
the right - it should move
evenly in both directions.
Any asymmetry may
indicate abnormal wear of
the cheek teeth.
The nostrils should also
Palpating mandible
be checked for any signs of
discharge or smell, which
can indicate dental disease
or other infection. If there
is any doubt as to whether
infection may be present
(for example enlarged
lymph nodes and discharge
from both nostrils), then it
may be advised to postpone
further examination until
the cause of infection has
been established, to prevent
spread of infection.
ORAL EXAMINATION
The lips should be parted
to examine the incisors
and canine teeth, and any
abnormalities noted. The
bars of the mouth (between
the incisors/canines and
cheek teeth) should be
palpated to check for
lumps, bumps, wolf teeth or
injuries, and the corners of
the lips checked to ensure
no bit damage is present.
Moving the
mandible from
side to side
The mouth should then
be flushed out to remove
any food material, and
inspected with a bright head
light, checking for signs of
trauma to the tongue or
cheeks as well as any gross
abnormalities of the cheek
teeth, such as missing or
dominant teeth.
A dental mirror should then
be used to carefully check
each tooth for more subtle
abnormalities such as pulp
exposure, caries, diastemata
(gaps between teeth),
fractures, or abnormal wear.
Any suspicious areas may
also be probed, and food
material may be picked out
of caries and diastemata.
Sedation, if available,
may be recommended in
order to allow a thorough
examination, especially if
the horse is uncomfortable
due to dental disease.
Palpating temporomandibular joint
Palpating masseter muscles
A speculum (gag) is then
placed over the head, and a
metal plate placed between
the incisor teeth. This can
then be opened to allow
inspection of the oral cavity
itself.
Palpation of the teeth may
simply confirm the presence
of sharp points which have
been noted previously,
but may also detect teeth
that are loose or slightly
mobile, which often aren’t
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example reducing the
amount of sugar or
haylage in some cases
with extensive caries.
A chart should be
provided, detailing all
examination findings
and treatments, for
your records. In
some cases this is
Example dental chart
not provided as standard,
but you should be able to
request one.
immediately obvious, and
is therefore an essential
part of the examination
process.
TREATMENT
When the examination
has been completed,
a treatment plan will
be discussed with the
owner and appropriate
treatment carried out.
This will usually include
reduction of sharp enamel
points, excessive ridges
and dominant teeth, and
flushing out diastemata (if
present) with pressurised
water. More advanced
work, such as removal
of wolf teeth, may be
performed at the time if a
vet is present.
Either power tools
or hand rasps can be
used for routine dental
maintenance, and which
is chosen is a matter of
personal preference.
However, power tools
should be available if
necessary for advanced
work, such as reduction of
dominant teeth. Sedation
may be recommended
before power tools are
employed.
Any equipment used
should be clean and well
maintained.
FURTHER
INVESTIGATION
If abnormalities such as
exposed pulp, extensive
caries or severe diastemata
have been noted then
further investigations may
be recommended, and the
horse may require referral
to a dental specialist.
PLAN
Once treatment has been
completed, an ongoing plan
should be discussed with
the owner. This may include
recommendations for
removal of wolf teeth/loose
teeth in the near future, or
may simply recommend
repeating the examination
and treatment in 6-12
months. Dietary changes
may also be discussed, for
Examination
with a mirror
Hopefully this article
should help you understand
what to expect - if you
have any further questions
then please ask your vet or
equine dental technician
next time they are
examining your horse.
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horse health
FLIES
Z-ITCH POUR-ON
Z-itch Pour-On is a ready to use liquid
that can be applied to the horse’s body
once a week to help aid the control of
sweet itch in horses that suffer with
the condition.
The clear liquid contains permethrin
and should be applied in equal
amounts over the horse’s mane and
rump, avoiding the saddle area, once a week. It
is simple to apply as the liquid is squeezed into
the integral measuring chamber on the bottle
before being poured onto the horse. Ideally,
treatment should start at the beginning of the sweet
itch season, but can commence at any time as required.
Z-itch Pour-On is available in 250ml bottles that have
a RRP of £33.60. For more information visit the website
www.z-itch.co.uk.
Z-ITCH SWEET ITCH RUG WITH HOOD
The Z-Itch Sweet Itch Rug With Hood provides owners with
a well priced way to providing a barrier between flies and
midges, and the horse’s skin.
The rug is supplied in three parts and is made from soft,
tightly woven polyester with elastic edges. The material is
machine washable, vents sweat and also reduces the UV
rays that get through to the skin. The Z-itch Sweet Itch Rug
With Hood has been designed to prevent midges, flies and
small insects from coming into contact with the horse’s
skin and, therefore, preventing the irritation
that follows. It provides great cover
over the horse’s body, including the
belly, tail, neck and face.
The Z-itch Sweet Itch Rug With Hood is
available in sizes 4’6”-7’ and has a RRP
of £83.50. For more information visit
the website www.z-itch.co.uk.
FLY FREE Summer
BUG:GO!
If you add garlic to your horse’s
feed to help keep flies away and
support health during the summer,
have a look at Bug:go!, a lick that
combines
pure garlic
with salt
to form
the perfect
summer
supplement.
The hard
pressed 5kg
block can be
offered in a free access manner as
it’s molasses free. It’s made using
pure Cheshire salt and 10% garlic,
to naturally repel flies. Salt is an
important element in the horse’s
diet and can be used to help
support electrolyte levels, to help
prevent deficiency. Due to the way
that Rockies’ licks are made, they
won’t melt or crumble like inferior
products.
Bug:go! has a RRP of £9.81 for 5kg.
For more information, see www.
rockies.co.uk, email info@rockies.
co.uk or call 01606 595022.
BITING MIDGE CREAM
Equimins’ Biting
Midge Cream helps
to repel midges but
also soothes irritated
skin.
The cream contains
fly and midge
repelling ingredients as well as a
number of other ingredients such
as tea tree oil, aloe vera, eucalyptus
oil, MSM, chamomile extract and
apricot oil to help support the skin.
In addition, Biting Midge Cream also
contains cetrimide to help cleanse.
Biting Midge Cream is available in
350g and 1kg tubs. Prices start from
£8.99.
EXTRA STRENGTH
FLY REPELLENT
Equimins’ Extra
Strength Fly
Repellent was tried
and tested in the Far
East, where they have
biting insects all year
round.
The spray on
repellent combines
three active ingredients, which have
demonstrated excellent repellent
properties. In addition to being
highly effective, it’s also economical
to use as a little goes a long way.
Extra Strength Fly Repellent is
available in 100ml, 500ml and 750ml
bottles. Prices start from £3.55.
NAF OFF DEET POWER PERFORMANCE SPRAY
All day protection against flies and insect menace.
Available in a range of sizes RRP from £16.99 – Also
available in a Gel.
For further details please call the NAF Freephone
Nutritional Advice line 0800 373106 or email info@
naf-uk.com. www.naf-equine.eu/uk
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HEALTHCARE FOR YOUR HORSES
Offering a full range of veterinary
services both surgical and routine
Equine Facilities
Specialist equine unit
Veterinary surgeons specialising in equine work, qualified equine nurses
and onsite BAEDT/BEVA qualified equine dental technician
Dedicated equine operating theatre
Onsite laboratory and stabling
Free Equizone visit system
Equine Services
Computerised digital radiography
Surgical procedures including colic surgery & hernia repair
Video Gastroscopy & endoscopy
Ultrasound scanning
Lameness investigation
Standing castrations & sarcoid treatment
Advanced dental care
Frozen and chilled artificial insemination
Shockwave treatment
Electrocardiography
Cryo-surgery (liquid nitrogen)
Pre-purchase examinations
Microchipping
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feeding
Feeding for Show
RING CONDITION
Many of the fundamental
principles of feeding horses
and ponies can be applied to
those that are showing. A diet based
on forage will support health and
performance, and in most cases hay
or haylage should be provided ad-lib.
Hard feeds should be kept small and
nutrient dense to maximise digestive
efficiency. For example, a 15.2hh show
hack should not receive more than
2kg (dry weight) in any one meal.
Benbreac of Croila, Ridden
Mountain & Moorland Champion,
qualifying for Olympia
at Countryside Live, ridden
by Matt Cooper and owned by
Melanie Stanford.
Colbeach Duet winning the
Supreme Championship at
the Scottish Horse Show
qualifying for the Cuddy at
HOYS owned and produced
by Jerome Harforth Stanley
Grange Stud
Selecting the most suitable forage
type and quality will help to achieve
the best results. For
those that need to
build condition, a good
quality hay or haylage
is preferable because
the more nutrients
provided by forage, the
less hard feed will be
needed to achieve a
good show condition.
Conversely, gooddoers,
e.g. native types, usually do
best on a high fibre, late-cut hay.
Certain individuals may benefit from
this hay being soaked, which should
reduce the nutrient value and sugar
content.
For most classes, horses and ponies
need to look well-furnished, with a
good muscular outline and topline.
However, they should not be over-fat.
Protein provides the building blocks
for muscle development, and when
combined with working in a correct
outline, will help to produce correct
muscular condition. Top specification,
feed balancers provide a very high
ratio of protein to calories and
importantly, they are rich in essential
amino acids i.e. the protein quality
is very high. These levels are much
higher than are commonly found in
amino acid supplements.
Naturally, rations should always
be balanced for micronutrients. A
supple skin, healthy coat and strong
hooves can
be achieved
by ensuring
effective
levels of
biotin
plus optimum levels of methionine,
calcium, zinc, iodine and vitamin
A are supplied. A top specification
feed balancer or multi-supplement
will include these, as well as other
supplements including those which
promote good bone development
and strength and healthy joints.
Antioxidants such as vitamin E and
selenium will also be included and
are very important, especially if oil
needs to be added to the diet to help
with condition and stamina. The
need for any additional supplements
(except perhaps for salt) can usually
be eliminated.
Good-doers are often fed diets lacking
in micronutrients because they
would become too fat fed on the full
recommended amount of a compound
feed. A low calorie, top specification,
cereal-grain-free feed balancer or
multi-supplement provides the ideal
solution, and will not promote weight
gain when used as part of a caloriecontrolled
diet.
For those horses and ponies prone to
‘fizzy’ behaviour, it is important that
the diet is free from cereal-grains and
low in sugar and starch. Fibre-based
diets are very beneficial and oil can
be added to promote stamina which
is so important in those end-of-day
championships. For those needing
condition, high Digestible Energy
(DE), cereal-grain-free, conditioning
cubes can be combined with a suitable
feed balancer. This low sugar and
starch diet will help to promote a
relaxed and focussed performance,
whilst still producing the presence
and topline that is required.
For those that need help to display
their flamboyance and are not at
risk of laminitis, a higher-starch
product can be used. If cereal grains
are required then oats are the most
suitable for horses.
Article supplied by nutritionists from
the TopSpec Multiple-Award-Winning-
Helpline. They can be contacted, free of
charge, on 01845-565030 or visit
www.topspec.com
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feed
Five Star Laminaze
Horses and ponies
on restricted grass
intake require
additional support
to remain fit and
healthy. Laminaze
is a unique blend of
over 40 ingredients
combining with key
gut support, bio-available sulphur and targeted
nutrients, in a palatable formula to maintain
hoof health and improve their diet and lifestyle.
Prebiotics and live probiotics are included for
their ability to a stable, healthy gut environment.
Naturally sourced antioxidants are present to
support the liver. Bio-available sulphur (MSM)
is recommended for supporting healthy hoof
growth and strong sulphur bonds within the
laminae. Laminaze contains all the key nutrients
for optimal dietary support, especially around the
time of year when spring and autumn flushes of
grass occur.
Available in a range of sizes RRP from £19.99
For further details please call the NAF Freephone
Nutritional Advice line 0800 373106 or email
info@naf-uk.com . www.naf-equine.eu/uk
Horse & Rider First Aid Kit from
Robinson Animal Healthcare
The Robinson Animal
Healthcare Horse and Rider
First Aid kit provides all the
essential items required to
cope with that unexpected
emergency.
Coming in a handy,
wipe clean bag with
carry straps, the bag
functions as a ruck
sack to keep both
hands free and
is easy to use
both on the yard
and while travelling
away from home competing.
The kit contains all the
necessary products to deal
with minor cuts and grazes,
including market leading
products Animalintex®, which
is the ONLY medicinal licensed
veterinary poultice and dressing
on the market and Veterinary
Gamgee®.
Also included are Equiwrap®
bandages, a 15g tube of
Vetalintex®, Skintact® wound
dressing 10cm x 10cm, Fast
Aid® Cleansing Wipes and
tough cut scissors.
For the rider, the kit
contains a Robinson
Animal Healthcare
Fast Aid® Travel
First Aid Kit, the
perfect solution
for minor first aid
treatment during
outdoor activities.
The Horse & Rider First Aid Kit
retails at around £24.95.
Robinson Animal Healthcare
has a wide range of products for
all your first aid requirements.
For more information contact
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on 01909 735000 or visit www.
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We are a long established equine
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Together they provide the highest
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FLY PROTECTION
horse health
Fly Protection!
Protection from flies is
an enormous subject
covering sweetich to
sarcoids (flies are known to
be involved with these skin
tumours). Where and how
we keep our horses is very
important. Close proximity
to water and trees will
significantly increase
the numbers of flies and
midges so keeping a horse
confined to a stable to
move away from this mass
of insects is likely to be a
recipe for disaster.
At the World Equestrian
Games in Kentucky USA
the horses were kept in
large barns which had
massive fans in both wall
ends. One fan pulled the
air in and the other pushed
air out causing enough air
flow that midges and flies
could not cope, therefore
reducing the problem.
RUG UP!
Ideally we should keep our
horses on a windy hill side
where there would be fewer
insects but life is never
that simple! Covering
up our horses in rugs to
stop the flies settling on
the skin are invaluable.
Buy the best that you can
afford - then buy another
two. One to wear, one to
wash and one to mend.
Chemicals which repel
or kill insects need to be
used before the fly season
really starts to get the best
results. If you start using
fly sprays after the animal
has had fly bite reactions
because the horse has
become sensitised it only
takes one bite to cause
a reaction. Because our
climate is getting warmer
the fly season will start
earlier.
REPEL THAT
When choosing a fly
repellent ideally you should
try some on a small area
of skin and check over
24 hours that your horse
does not react to it before
using it all over. Also if
competing under rules e.g.
British Eventing, FEI or
Jockey Club you will find
that certain chemicals in
fly repellents are prohibited
in competition. It is your
responsibility to check
these rules. The FEI clean
sport website has lists of
these. If in doubt check with
your vet.
Protection of wounds from
flies is very important.
Insects carry infection
and have been implicated
in the transfer of virus
particles responsible for
sarcoids. You can do this
by covering with dressing
and bandages. These need
to be done carefully and
checked frequently to
ensure that they have not
become wet or too tight
as these can lead to even
more problems. Covering
of small wounds and grazes
with ointments or salves
prevents the insects getting
to them. There are many of
these on the market, some
containing repellents, but
humble Vaseline works fine.
A QUICK NOTE ON THE
SUBJECT OF PADDOCK
MAINTENANCE.
Many of the injuries that i
see at work are due to poor
fencing. Droopy barbed
wire and sheep netting,
floppy electric tape, gates
that horses put their feet
through or sticking out
gate fasteners and get stuck
or my worst nightmare -
horses tied to gates.
Examples of Sweet Itch
“INSECTS CARRY INFECTION AND
HAVE BEEN IMPLICATED IN THE
TRANSFER OF VIRUS PARTICLES
RESPONSIBLE FOR SARCOIDS”
Equiping yourself with
a hammer, fence staples
and wire cutters which are
cheap to buy and spending
a few hours tightening up
wire and tape, checking
posts have not rotted
at the base - looking for
things that are likely to
cause a hazard will save
you so much money in
the long run and help
to prevent accidents
happening to our much
loved horses and ponies.
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Practice Limited
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dressage
TIME FOR BODYGUARD
AND THE BABIES
This month has seen Lara back out competing with
Bodyguard as well as introducing some of her homebred
youngsters to their first competition. Read on to also find
out about two exciting new sponsors.
So, after a very successful regionals
Felix has had a quiet few weeks so I
could concentrate on Bodyguard for
his first Premier League of the year and
his call up for GB at Keysoe CDI.
Bodyguard was brilliant at Mysercough
Premier League; I am very excited to
say I have joined FMBs Activo-Med rug
and leg straps as a sponsored rider so
Bodyguard had a lovely massage and
magnet therapy rug on before his tests,
after our long journey to Lancashire.
This was my first ever solo trip without
Gary or Annabelle so I was a little
worried about how I would cope, but my
very good friend Vicky Glasow joined me
on our competing trip, riding her horse,
Villu.
Bodyguard felt the best he has ever felt
in the arena, even on the first day when
normally he becomes tight and tricky
for me to ride, he didn’t at all. We made
a few costly mistakes but I was just
so pleased with his way of going and
relaxed ‘rideability’ in the arena.
Although our scores didn’t really reflect
how he felt and the improvements on
the second day, I was pleased to finished
7th in both the Prix St Georges and the
Inter 1, with all four tests scoring just
over 65%.
I decided to compete with him in a
snaffle so I could keep the feeling I get
at home whilst in a competition, which
Bodyguard in his new
FMBs Active -Med rug.
Gemini and Ruby together at their first
competition.
worked really well. Plus, I managed not
to worry too much about Annabelle, as I
knew she was having a lovely couple of
daddy days!
I was most grateful to my wonderful
trainer, Rhett Bird, who came up the day
before we left for the Premier League to
fit in some last minute training. He has
kindly agreed to do the same before the
Internationals to give us the best chance
possible of getting inside the top ten,
which would be amazing.
I am pleased to say I have had my first
sit on one of our homebred youngsters,
Channel, who is by my very own stallion,
Cyden Cadans M. She is so willing and
hopefully I look forward to reporting
more news on her next time.
I took out Jo Graham-Wright’s homebred,
Gemini, for her first outing, as well as
my nephew’s pony, Ruby, and they both
excelled themselves. Gemini on her first
ever trip anywhere was amazing, gaining
74.6% and 76.8% in her two tests,
winning both, with Ruby close behind
with 72% and 70.6%.
My very good friend and long term
sponsor, Lili Brooksby-Dalby of Fur
Feather Meds came over to stay for
a few days with her lovely boy, Fons.
Lili and Fons accompanied me to the
competition where I took Gemini and
Ruby and it was lovely to be able to give
a bit of help back to her in return for
everything she does for me.
Sadly this year I am going to have to put
up for sale a couple of our homebred
mares as I just can’t ride them all. Mares
always have to go first as it isn’t really
fair to make Bodyguard travel in the lorry
with mares during the summer months
when they come into season. I’m not
very good at advertising though, so they
will probably still be with me in a year’s
time!
I have been exceptionally lucky this
month to be offered sponsorship from
Nikki Moxon Equestrian, who is going
to provide me with gorgeous long riding
boots from both Konig and Petrie.
Nikki stocks various different sizes and
colours of boots so rather than having to
wait weeks for delivery she always has
something to fit. I remember thinking I
was Cinderella the first time I visited her
store as I could have come home with
ten pairs!
I look forward to reporting on our second
opportunity to represent Great Britain,
this time at a CDI in the UK, where I will
be wearing the GB flag with pride.
For further information contact Lara
Dyson on 07920 452739, visit www.
cydendressage.com or ‘Like’ the Cyden
Dressage Facebook page for news of all
three Cyden Stallions.
28 April 2017 Equestrian Life

fashion
Spring
essentials
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showing
Top Tips
from Elite Equine
Care, Show and
Event Preparation
Elite Equine Care provides
bespoke, mobile horse
care in Derbyshire and
the surrounding area. In this
new series, Elite Equine Care’s
team of grooms and riders
will be providing us with their
top tips relating to a timely
subject. This month, we’re
looking at show and event
preparation.
CHLOE NAZARUK – Rider / Groom
Plaiting with bands: Nothing beats
sewn in plaits BUT if plaiting with
bands, use thick bands that aren’t
prone to snapping. My personal
favourites are the Magic Bands as
they’re almost impossible to break.
When securing the plaits, I like to
double-band the middle plaits to
make them really secure, as these are
the ones that are most likely to be
rubbed by the reins and come undone
at the most inopportune times!
Preparing the day before: I like to
get as organised as possible the day
before the show. Preparing all of your
own clothes, putting fuel in your
vehicle, filling up water containers,
making sure you know where the
show ground is, preparing food and
drinks for yourself, and loading as
much stuff as possible the day before
the show is a great way to take the
stress off yourself on show day. I also
like to make a list of what still needs
to be packed the next morning to
make sure nothing gets forgotten.
Finally, leave plenty of time on show
day morning to get ready. There will
always be some kind of problem, so
allow yourself an extra half hour to
deal with it.
Pack spares and emergency supplies:
Take spares with you, of everything
you may need. Bridle parts, a spare
headcollar, a whip, bandages, breeches
and a hoof oil brush are all things that
will come in handy. Baby wipes are
always useful for last minute touch
ups, no matter what discipline you’re
competing in. Finally, pack emergency
food and water for your horse just
in case you get stuck or delayed
anywhere.
Clipping and trimming: I like to clip
and trim the horse a few days in
advance. This gives the horse’s mane/
coat time to settle and fall into its
natural place. The day before the show
I’ll then go over the horse and tidy
them up, removing any little hairs
that I’ve missed and tidying up the
mane and tail.
30 April 2017 Equestrian Life

showing
showing
BECKY GRACE-FEARN – Senior Rider / Groom
Timing and planning are essential for success in
any discipline, there is nothing worse than arriving
at an event with very little time to spare. Putting
a stressed rider on a hastily prepared horse gives
neither party a pleasant and enjoyable experience,
nor does it increase the chances of winning.
I find that checklists of tasks and items required on
the day are a good method of preparing for a show,
competition or outing, these prove invaluable when
there are multiple horses, riders and grooms (even if
it is Mum & Dad!).
CATHERINE GARDNER – Rider / Groom
In competition, dull cracked leather can spoil the appearance
of even the best turned out horse so make sure to finish off
your look by giving your tack a thorough shine up. After a long
and usually wet winter tack can become stiff and dull so treat
it with a leather balsam to bring back its condition and shine.
NAF Sheer Luxe Leather Balsam will deeply nourish the leather
preventing cracks and making old leather soft and supple again.
Follow the balsam with a glycerine tack conditioner for an extra
show stopping shine that will wow judges and spectators alike.
HELEN STONE –
Rider / Groom
When competing a horse
with stud holes always
clean them out and check
the threads the day before.
Then instead of plugging
them with cotton wool
I use a piece of sponge.
The sponge doesn’t
disintegrate and is easy to
pop out in one go. You can
also put it back in after you
have removed the horse’s
studs.
RHIANNON OLIVER –
Rider / Groom
I always spray mane and
tail conditioner into the tail
when wet before plaiting
down to keep clean.
H
If you spray mane
and tail on the hocks
it prevents those horrid
stable stains sticking to the
hocks over night or when
stood on the lorry at a
competition.
ALEX TAYLOR – RIDER / Groom
To make white socks gleam, give them a good scrub with purple
shampoo, leave it to soak for five minutes then wash off. Towel
dry and then sprinkle talcum powder on, don’t rub it in, then
using clean straw wrap this around the legs and hold it in place
with clean stable bandages. Leave the bandages on overnight,
especially on winter nights, as it helps keep the poo stains away.
Counting back from the time you anticipate
competing and allowing ample time to warm up,
park, enter or collect numbers sounds common
sense but be realistic about timings especially if it is
a venue you have not visited before. Box parking and
stabling or warm up may look very close on the map
but the extra ten minutes to use the dedicated horse
route may throw your timings.
When I first learnt how to plait my pony I did it
the night before the show using egg white to glue
the hair down and then secured a leg from a pair of
tights over the plaits with rubber bands. Gladly we
have moved on from egg white and harmony hair
spray.
Even if it means an extra early rise I always plait as
close to entering the ring as possible. I always sew
my plaits in and I find Lynn Russell Quick Plait (now
NetTex Plaiting Spray) very good, especially on a
regularly plaited mane. Never be tempted to trim
any ‘tufty’ bits of mane that are not long enough
to pull into the plait unless it is the last show of
the season because they will look much worse next
week!
After the tack is cleaned and the horse is bathed and
gleaming the only thing left to scrub up is the rider.
Quite often the rider is a key member of the team
which is overlooked, especially if owner, rider and
groom are all one. Think ahead, should you be out
on your own, allow for a little time to check your
appearance before mounting, it’s much harder to
re-tie a stock, apply lip gloss or beard balm whilst
on board.
Unless the hacking jacket and best breeches have
been used regularly it might be worth having a trial
ride in your competition attire. The schooling may
have been going well at home in the comfy jods and
half chaps but will you ride as well when suited and
booted?
To find out more about Elite Equine Care, see www.eliteequinecare.co.uk
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Equestrian Life Shows 2017
Novice/Open Finals:
REGISTRATION:
■ You can either pre-register to join
the “Novice Open Championship”,
however in order to compete at the
final you need to qualify and send in
your qualification/registration ticket
to the secretary.
■ The registration fee is £5 and this
entitles you to compete at the finals
once qualified.
HOW TO QUALIFY:
■ Attend one of our multiple
qualifiers and gain 1st, 2nd , 3rd or
4th place.
■ Send off your Registration form
with all the details filled in correctly
to the Novice/Open Secretary. (This
must be done no later than 21 days’
post qualifying in order to be able to
enter the final).
Amateur Elite Finals:
REGISTRATION:
■ You can either pre-register or
register no later than 21 days’
post qualification in order to be
a member of the “Amateur Elite
Finalists”, however to compete at
the final you need to qualify and
send in your qualification ticket to
the secretary.
■ The registration fee is £15 and
this entitles you to complementary
Novice/Open membership (you still
need to qualify to attend the finals),
along with a subsidised pre-champs
Clinic with panel judges to help
make sure you are ready for the
finals.
HOW TO QUALIFY:
■ Attend one of our 15 qualifiers
and gain 1st or 2nd qualifying ticket.
■ Send off your qualification ticket
to the Amateur Elite Secretary to
register as an Amateur Elite Finalist
(this must be done no later than 21
days’ post qualifying to be able to
enter the final).
Novice/Open Confirmed Qualifiers
are set out below
(This list will be regularly updated so check website)
DATE SHOW LOCATION CONTACT
9th April Notts Derby Horse Show Longmoor Lane, Long Eaton DE72 3BB www.nottsderbyhorseshow.com
16th April Soar Valley Riding Club Farley Way, Quorn, Loughborough, LE12 8DU www.svrc.co.uk
16th April Lambley Riding Club Hollinwood Lane, Calverton NG14 www.lambleyridingclub.com
23rd April Equestrian Life Winter Champs Oakridge Arena, Collingham, Newark, Notts www.equestrianlifemagazine.co.uk/
29th April Notts Derby Horse Show Longmoor Lane, Long Eaton, DE72 3BB www.nottsderbyhorseshow.com
30th April The Showing Barn
Spring/Summer Series
Milton Equestrian, Blyth Road, Worksop
S81 0TP
www.facebook.com/theshowingbarn
07707 272810/07578 366134
1st May Warren Riding Club Annesley Road, Hucknall. Notts NG15 8BD 0115 9528272
1st May The Showing Register Onley EC, Rugby www.theshowingregister.co.uk
7th May Springwood Riding Club Smalley Mill Road, Horsley DE21 5BL www.springwoodridingclub. weebly.com
7th May Ripley Riders Riddings Park, Somercotes, DE55 4LA www.ripleyriders.org.uk
20th May Notts Derby Horse Show Longmoor Lane, Long Eaton DE21 5BL www.nottsderbyhorseshow.com
21st May Soar Valley Riding Club Farley Way, Quorn, Loughborough, LE12 8DU www.svrc.co.uk
28th May Maltby and District Club Field, Tickhill
www.maltbyridingclub.co.uk
Riding Club
3rd June Notts Derby Horse Show Longmoor Lane, Long Eaton DE21 5BL www.nottsderbyhorseshow.com
4th June Barleyfields Ash Lane, Etwall DE65 6HT www.barleyfields.com
11th June Soar Valley Riding Club Farley Way, Quorn, Loughborough, LE12 8DU www.svrc.co.uk
11th June Willow Banks Equestrian Willow Banks, Pelham Road, Claxby LN8 3YR www.willowbanks.co.uk
11th June
Amateur Elite Confirmed Qualifiers
(This list will be updated so check website)
DATE SHOW LOCATION CONTACT
9th April Hargate Equestrian Open Hargate Fields Farm, Egginton Rd, Hilton, www.hargateequestrian.co.uk
Show
Derby DE65 5FJ
23rd April
Equestrian Life Winter
Championships
Oakridge Arena, Collingham Road,
Newark, Notts
1st May Warren Riding Club ANNESLEY PARKNG15 8BD Hucknall
Nottinghamshire
www.equestrianlifemagazine.
co.uk/amateur-elite-finals-2017/
Find us on Facebook at Warren
Riding Club
7th May Ripley Riders Club Park Side, Somercotes. DE55 4LA. http://ripley-riders.org/schedule/
14th May South Derbyshire Saddle Club Far Lane, Ockbrook
www.southderbyshiresaddleclub.co.uk
Open Show
27th-28th May Hornsea Show Hall Garth Park, Cineam Road, Hornsea,
East Yorkshire, HU18 1AA
28th May New Ilkeston & District RC Spring Farm, Trowell Moor, Nottingham,
NG9 3PQ
www.patringtonmillshowyard.
co.uk
https://sites.google.com/site/
ilkestonanddistrictridingclub/
29th May South Staffs Shows TBC www.facebook.com/South-Staffs-
Show-1527156297502993/
4th June
Hargate Equestrian Open
Show
Hargate Fields Farm, Egginton Rd, Hilton,
Derby DE65 5FJ
www.hargateequestrian.co.uk/
10th June Wisbech & District Riding Club Horse Creek Farm, March PE15 0BS www.wisbechridingclub.co.uk/
home/45633
11th June Long Eaton Riding Club Lanes Garden Centre, Breaston Lane,Risley www.long-eaton-riding-club.
co.uk/
18th June
The Showing Barn
Spring/Summer Series
Holme House Farm Showing
and Side Saddle Show
Milton Equestrian, Blyth Road, Worksop
S81 0TP
Holme House Farm Equestrian, Worksop,
Notts S81 8DJ
18th July Warren Riding Club Annesley Parkng15 8bd Hucknall
Nottinghamshire
9th July Notts Derby Horse Show Longmoor Lane, Long Eaton
www.facebook.com/theshowingbarn
07707 272810/07578 366134
18th June Warren Riding Club Annesley Road, Hucknall. Notts NG15 8BD 0115 9528272
18th June Lambley Riding Club Hollinwood Lane, Calverton NG14 www.lambleyridingclub.com
18th June Arena UK Allington Lane, Allington NG32 2EF www.arenauk.com
25th June Derby County Show Locko Park, Nr Spondon, Derby
9th July Springwood Riding Club Smalley Mill Road, Horsley DE21 5BL www.springwoodridingclub. weebly.com
9th July Ripley Riders Riddings Park, Somercotes, DE55 4LA www.ripleyriders.org.uk
15th/16th July The Showing Register Onley EC, Rugby www.theshowingregister.co.uk
16th July Arena UK Allington Lane, Allington NG32 2EF www.arenauk.com
www.area12ssa.co.uk
Find us on Facebook at Warren
Riding Club
www.nottsderbyhorseshow.com/
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eventing
SADDLES
Saddles for Eventing
– What’s the Score!
The magic of visiting a major three-day-event
comes high on the list of must do’s for most
equestrian fans throughout the year.
From Badminton to Burghley,
Bramham and Blenheim
– there is something very
special about watching horse and
rider as they tackle three very
different disciplines in such a
short space of time.
Here the Society of Master
Saddlers discusses various
options when it comes to
buying saddles for your
chosen sport.
It has to be said that Eventing
can be more expensive than
other disciplines in relation to tack
and equipment because, ideally,
most riders would prefer to have
specialist saddles and bridles for
each phase.
This initial investment may be
beyond the means of riders starting
out at unaffiliated level or the lower
stages of affiliated level with most
having to compromise and make do
with one saddle in the initial stages,
then as rider’s progress, extend
their range of saddles further.
The Society of Master Saddlers
recommends riders never to
compromise by buying inferior
‘cheap’ saddles that may involve
poor quality materials and low
standards of craftsmanship that
could impact on welfare, safety,
comfort and performance. If the
budget doesn’t allow purchase of
good quality new saddles, better
by far to consider buying a good
quality second-hand one.
A rider whose budget extends
to two specialist saddles will
probably opt for a dressage saddle
and a jumping saddle. It is with
Eventing
Saddle
the jumping saddle where some
decisions need to be made because
the saddle that will best assist the
rider in the show jumping phase
may not be absolutely identical to
the one that would be most helpful
across country.
Because they afford the rider
manoeuvrability, close contact
saddles are by far the most popular
with the show jumping fraternity!
The cross country rider also needs
‘space’ in order to adapt their
position if something goes slightly
wrong. Because of the diversity of
the fences, the rider also adapts his
position far more across country
than in the show jumping arena.
Riding across country, most riders
prefer a saddle that incorporates
some form of knee roll that adds
to their security – and it is also
important to consider the shape
of the saddle if the rider intends
adding an overgirth.
Riders starting to event at riding or
pony club level will usually choose
to use their existing saddle probably
a GP of some type. ‘GP’, ‘Event’ and
‘All-purpose’ are among the names
manufacturers give to saddles
designed to cope with more than
one discipline. In recent years, a
lot of research and development,
often working with elite riders,
has gone into the design of such
saddles. However, they all involve
compromise because no one saddle
can perfectly fulfil the needs of two
different disciplines.
Use the services of a Society of
Master Saddlers’ qualified saddle
fitter to undertake fitting checks
regularly. Always have a new saddle
fitted and recognise that it is at
least equally importance to have
a second-hand saddle fitted. SMS
saddle fitters have a comprehensive
knowledge of saddle brands and
designs. They are aware of the
rules and regulations applicable to
tack and equipment used in all the
equestrian disciplines and sports,
and offer advice and professional
services.
Information about the Society of Master Saddlers can be
found on the website: www.mastersaddlers.co.uk or
telephone 01449 711642.
34 April 2017 Equestrian Life

show jumping
IAN WILLS
Ian, who is based in Brackley,
Northamptonshire, has his sights
set on the 2020 Tokyo Olympics
as his lifelong dream.
He starts by reminding us that before
trying to school your horse over
fences he should be obedient to your
basic aids and should be willing to go
forward, be happy and confident to
work between hand and leg and come
back to the rider when asked.
It is also important to check your tack
and make sure it is safe, fits well and is
suitable for jumping.
Said Ian: “My preferred choice from
Black Country Saddles is the Vinci
range. They fit perfectly and help
provide excellent balance on the flat
and over the fences.”
Show jumping courses are becoming
more technical now, even at lower
levels and it is important the horse is
alert and maintaining a good rhythm
to stop those knock-downs or runouts.
There are many exercises to help
you improve. Here are a few Ian
shares with us:
CANTERING OVER A FAN
OF POLES:
Aim: to maintain an even rhythm
approaching, over and away from the
poles.
• On a slight curve, place five poles
three yards away from each other.
• Create your canter on a circle away
from your curve of poles. Keep a
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and shares a few useful exercises courtesy of his
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slight bend but keep the weight on
your outside rein to stop the horse
from falling through the shoulder.
• Approach the middle of your poles
whilst on a continuous circle,
keeping the circle size consistent.
• Try to keep a light and soft seat
whilst riding through this exercise,
especially with a younger or
less experienced horse. This will
encourage him to stay soft and
balanced, using its back over the
poles.
• If this exercise goes wrong it’s
usually due to the line taken,
balance of the canter or weak
rhythm. Just work on a circle away
from your poles, correct and reapproach.
• Make sure you keep your line
through the poles and do not let
the horse drift left or right. Focus
on the centre of the poles and ride
each stride accurately.
• Don’t let the rhythm change from
the first pole to the last, keep still
and your aids light, and try not to
think about the poles.
• This exercise can then be used
to practise shortening and
lengthening your canter stride.
To shorten your stride, aim more
towards the centre of your poles.
Maintain the rhythm and plan
the transition well in advance.
To lengthen the stride, aim more
towards the outside of the circle.
Increase the pace in advance of
moving out of your circle and keep
the tempo even.
• This exercise should help you
adjust the horse’s stride easier and
quicker as he will be switched on
and listening to you.
POLES PLACED BEFORE AND
AFTER A FENCE:
Aim: to improve the quality of the
canter to – and away from – a fence.
• Start a grid with a cross-pole in the
middle and the same number of
poles each side of the fence, three
yards apart. Shorten the direct
distance either side of the crosspole.
This exercise can be ridden
on each rein, which is excellent for
horses that like to rush as they will
be less likely to anticipate what is
happening next.
• Establish your canter, keeping an
even rhythm with contact having a
soft, elastic-feeling. Approaching
the grid, keep the horse in front of
your leg and straight.
• Going through the grid keep
yourself quiet and still, to allow
your horse to understand where to
put his feet. Stay in balance and
keep the horse straight.
• Don’t increase the distance
between the poles if you are
running out of space. Remember,
this is about getting the horse to
keep a slower, shorter rhythm.
• Don’t try and alter how you ride. If
your horse does rush or anything
goes wrong, just keep repeating the
grid until the horse accepts the task
given.
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• Don’t allow the canter to change
pace on the approach to the fence.
• Once your horse is confident over
the size of grid you can slowly
increase the fence height, or change
this to an oxer.
• This exercise is excellent for
boosting horse and rider confidence
due to meeting the fence on a
correct stride and maintaining
positive rhythm.
BOUNCE FENCE TO PARALLEL
TO BOUNCE FENCE:
Aim: to test straightness, rhythm,
agility and balance.
• Start a grid with a bounce (on a
three-yard distance) followed by
a stride (seven yards) to a small
parallel fence. Build the
same fences on the landing
side so this can be jumped
from either direction.
• Approach the grid in a good strong
trot or canter, concentrating on
rhythm and balance. If the horse
attempts to rush or pull towards
the fence, turn him away and
work him until he is settled and
concentrating.
• Don’t alter the rhythm before the
fence. Look up and keep riding
through the grid until you have
ridden away from the last fence.
Try not to override the fence in the
middle and relax over the bounces.
• Maintain a strong rider position
towards the fence, keeping the
lower leg still but firm and your
upper body tall. Don’t
fold too quickly over
the fences, and wait
for the horse’s neck
to come up to
you.
• Complete the grid on each rein.
You can then start to build the
middle fence higher or wider.
Wider fences will help the horse
stretch and use his back over
fences, whilst encouraging a slower
jump.
• If your horse is drifting through
the grid or has a tendency to jump
towards one side, you can use
V-poles to encourage him to stay in
the middle of his fences. These can
also slow down a horse that does
rush his fences and make him stand
back and look at the fence.
For more information on Black Country
Saddles please call 01543 578243 or
visit www.blackcountrysaddles.com
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anatomy
GILLIAN HIGGINS
Understanding
the Horses’ Back
A
comfortably fitting saddle is a must for any horse.
To recognise if your saddle fits properly a good
understanding of equine anatomy is really useful.
The saddle sits on top of layers of muscle and fascia which
are attached to the vertebra of the spinal column. Nerves
emerge from between each vertebra. A badly fitting
saddle can have an adverse effect on muscles, fascia,
tendons, ligaments, nerves, bones and joints of the back.
The back consists of 18
thoracic and 6 lumbar
vertebrae. These sections
of the spine have actually
evolved to support the
heavy weight of the
digestive system from
below rather than the
weight of the rider from
above. Ribs emerge from
between the thoracic
vertebrae. Their function
is to protect the lungs
and help with breathing.
They also become weight
bearing when the rider sits
on the horse.
Lateral flexion in the back
is limited but most flexion
occurs right underneath
the middle of the saddle.
The ribs also contribute to
lateral flexion by coming
closer together on the
inside of the bend and
wider apart on the outside.
This gives the rider the
feeling of ‘bending’ round
the inside leg. Poor or
ill fitting saddles can
be uncomfortable for
the horse and inhibit
flexibility and bend.
This unusual view
of the spine shows
how the horse
bends and why, to
support the weight
of the rider, the
saddle must sit in
front of the lumbar
vertebra and not
extend beyond the
last rib.
GILLIAN HIGGINS
Gillian runs movement, pilates and stretching, anatomy
and biomechanics courses for riders, saddlers and
therapists in the East Midlands and further afield. She
also gives horse and rider assessments. For details of our
events and our bookshop just visit
www.HorsesInsideOut.com
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The major back muscle, the
Longissimus Dorsi, runs from just
below the top of the neck, under
the scapula and continues to the
pelvis and sacrum. Because the
muscles work in chains, pain from
an ill fitting saddle can present as
restricted back movement, lack of
power in the hind end, extended
back posture, hollow outline,
resistance to the bit and a reduction
in expression and performance.
On top of the flat bone of the
scapula there is a semi-circle of hard
cartilage which feels and acts like
bone. The point of tree should sit two
fingers behind the scapula cartilage.
The scapula is not attached to
the rest of the skeleton by bone
but by a powerful set of postural
muscles known as the thoracic sling.
The trapezius muscle is the most
superficial muscle underneath the
point of tree. If the saddle is too
narrow this muscle will become
restricted causing discomfort locally
and, via the extensor chain, further
afield. Many riders notice a dip in the
musculature just behind the saddle.
This can be caused by a poorly fitting
saddle , but it is also a reflexion of
poor posture and long weak thoracic
sling muscles.
As the horse moves, the scapula
glides elliptically over the first 7
ribs. This gliding movement must
be taken into account when fitting a
saddle. It is important that saddle fit
is assessed when the horse is being
ridden. The fit of a dressage saddle
should be assessed as the horse
moves and a jumping saddle should
be assessed as the horse jumps. The
saddle must be assessed regularly as
horses do change shape.
Top Tip
Make sure each
horse has his own
saddle and have it checked
by a Society of Master
Saddler saddle fitter
every 3-4 months
COMPETITION:
To win a copy of The
Horses Inside Out
Anatomy Poster Books
1 and 2, just answer the
following question and
e mail your answer to
gillian@horsesinsideout.
com.
What is the most superficial
muscle underneath the
point of tree?
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dressage
SARAH PAYNE DRESSAGE
Are you and your horse a
HARMONIOUS
PARTNERSHIP?
So Team Sheepgate have
been enjoying a few
quieter weeks after an
amazing Winter Regional
campaign for Lily (Payne) riding
Ann Savage’s Beckhouse Cancara,
this allows some time to make
preparations for the Winter
Dressage Championships in April
where they will be contesting
three Championships. I have been
working with all ages and levels
recently and when I consider the
common factor in the majority of
clients that I have been working
with, it is the ability to develop
increased harmony with their horse
or pony that always stands out.
SO WHERE DO WE START?
I often make the comparison with
how parents may communicate
with children! It may sound silly
but the first thing a responsible
parent dictates to a child is the
boundaries. Children are taught
what is right and what is wrong
from an early age and it’s just the
same with horses and ponies.
Whenever harmony is lost between
horse and rider the boundaries
are muddled, so often the rider
starts doing far too much for the
horse and the horse is often ‘free
wheeling’ and doing as little as
possible. As soon as the rider
can clarify the boundaries, the
harmony is restored. I always say
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How many
athletes do you
see perform
in their sport
without
warming up?
to my riders, ‘If you think you are
doing too much, you probably are!’
ARE YOU HOT TO TROT?
Riding a good quality working
trot needs a clear 2 beat rhythm
with suppleness and fluency. How
often do you feel your trot could be
better? Can you change gear within
the trot? If you give a signal with
your leg or seat and not enough
happens, try and change the speed
of your rise so you use the speed
of your own body to influence
the desire to go forward. So often
riders get drawn into pushing down
to drive the horse forwards, if you
can do the opposite and lighten
up and feel as if you are ‘making
space’ underneath your seat for
your horse to move into very often
they will do exactly that. The
horse’s back must be able to swing
and push up to support the horse
and rider, if the rider is driving
down with the seat this has the
opposite effect.
PILATES FOR THE HORSE AND
RIDER, ANYONE FOR SITTING
TROT?
As a Pilates teacher and Equipilates
trainer I will always compare the
horse’s body to that of the rider
and by improving the way of going
you are improving the horse’s
posture too. All riders will have an
element of core stability, likewise
with the horse. A hollow-backed
rider may encourage a hollow
backed horse. A swinging supple
rider will increase the likelihood of
a submissive horse.
WHO IS SUPPORTING WHO?
The common issue I often get
questioned on is the myth of
‘sitting trot with ease’. The first
requirement is a swinging back of
the horse and rider so they are able
to work as one. A tight back in the
horse will be difficult for the rider
to sit on and similarly a tight back
of the rider will make their ability
to absorb the movement quite a
challenge too.
HOW DO YOU PREPARE
YOURSELF?
Riders are being regularly classed
as athletes as the need for
attention to their own bodies is
becoming much clearer. How many
athletes do you see perform in
their sport without warming up?
What do you do before you get on
your horse? Have you considered
why he doesn’t really want to work
well for you when you are late
to arrive at the stables and have
dashed in from work and are short
of time so warming yourself up
first is not an option? Some simple
stretches to loosen yourself off,
some deep breaths to focus your
mind and clear the stresses of
the day away while you dedicate
this time to you and your horse.
Be a little bit selfish, you owe it
to yourself and your horse. If you
are really pushed for time on any
occasion then spend the time on
yourself and then you will both
benefit the following day when you
have more time and the clock isn’t
against you.
TOP TIP FOR
THIS MONTH...
Ask clear questions of your
horse and listen to the answers,
if you don’t receive a clear
answer, you may need to re-word
the question and clarify the
boundaries. Have fun!
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working hunter
JOANNE SHAW
How to...
WALK A COURSE
Before jumping your Working Hunter course a rider
must first take full advantage of the chance to
familiarise themselves with the layout of fences
and the fences themselves.
Walking a course isn’t just to
know where you are going
and your course route.
There are many other factors too to
consider and each fence needs to be
studied individually.
The first thing you need to notice is
the ground conditions. Is it hard or
soft. And will you require studs?
Then you need to look to see where
number 1 is and look at giving
yourself the best start to begin your
course. Look to see which rein is
easiest to come off to approach
the fence. Look at where the judge
is stood as normally you greet the
judge before you begin and then give
yourself enough time and space to
ensure the horse is cantering with a
forward, rhythmical, balanced canter
which is full of impulsion before fence
1 and then throughout the course.
Once we have that sorted you then
whilst walking the course need to
decide how far you need to swing
out to give yourself the best line to
the fences. The best advice to help
here is to walk the line that you
will ride and imagine that you are
in fact riding a horse. The approach
to the fence doesn’t just include the
line to the fence but also the way in
which the horse takes off… the line to
a fence must be straight and directed
to the centre of each fence. The horse
must be given every opportunity
to weigh up his fences and must be
correctly presented at all of them to
help give the best chance for a clear
round.
TOP TIP
when stood at the
fence stand In front on the
fence in the middle and look
back at the track and this
will help you see your best
line and approach to the
fence.
ALWAYS MAKE SURE: whilst
walking the course and the line your
going to ride on look for holes, or
anthing In the ground which you
make want to avoid. Eg wet puddles,
mud patches etc.
DISTANCES
As you walk the course distances inbetween
fences can be vital especially
through double and treble elements.
It is the riders job to have the horse
engaged and ready to meet the correct
distance set up for the horse in order
to clear all fences involved.
On average a horse stride is 12ft(3.6m)
and a pony stride is 9ft(2.7m) each
horse has ther ownhh pace and way of
going. Some horses may take longer
strides and others shorter.
Where a horse takes off they usually
land an equal distance on the other
side. So If a rider is to take a horse too
deep into a fence this will of increased
the distance to the second part and
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If a jump is
set on a downhill
you will be
travelling at a
more forward
longer pace
PHOTO BY EQUINATIONAL
therefore would need to make
up more room. Likewise if a
horse takes off to early this will
decrease distance so therefore
u need to cover less ground the
middle of the combination.
Whether the jump is set uphill
or downhill also plays a part
in altering a horses stride. If a
jump is set on a downhill you
will be travelling at a more
forward longer pace. If a jump
is set uphill the canter stride
will be shortened and riders will
have to push in order to encourage
the horse forwards.
Related distances are a test of a
horses training and the ability to be
able to adapt to a set stride pattern
if it does not match its own. This
Is why flatwork is a crucial part of a
horses schooling to teach the horse
to shorten and lengthern its stride
without resistance or loss of rhythm
and balance.
Each fence needs to be approached
differently. A tall upright fence will
require much impulsion and the
feeling of a more ‘bouncy’ canter as
the horse sits and engages the hocks
in order for the horse to make the
height. Whereas a wide spread fence
will require more of a forwards pace,
in order for the horse to cover the
distance.
OTHER FACTORS TO CONSIDER:
• Fences – spooky – is there any
colours? Fillers? Water trays which
could make a horse back off or jump
higher than normal.
• Ground lines. Is there one? Are
they out encouraging a horse to
take off sooner or are they set back
which pushes the horse into the
bottom of the fence.
• Ground- is it hard or soft. Look
at ground at take off and landing.
Is the course set on a flat surface
or are there any slopes which will
play a part in the way the horse
will travel to a fence and alter their
length of stride.
EXTERNAL FACTORS:
• Sun – is the sun in the horses eyes?
Is there a glare on the floor or on
the fence. These factors could
encourage a horse to back off
• Noises
• Flapping Banners
After you have walked the course
stand back and look at your fences
and re run the course through
your mind. If it in an important
competition it can be a good idea to
walk the course at least twice to really
familiarise yourself with the course.
Each fence needs to be approached differently.
A tall, upright fence will require much impulsion
and the feeling of a more ‘bouncy’ canter as
the horse sits and engages the hocks in order
for the horse to make the height. Whereas
a wide spread fence will require more of a
forwards pace, in order for the horse to cover
the distance.
The more courses you are able to
walk, the more familiar you will
become with decision making,
judgement of fences and aware of
the type of canter which needs to be
established to each individual fence.
It has taken me many years of course
walking, making mistakes and
learning from them which has enabled
me to have great success within the
working hunter industry.
When driving a car, or riding a bike
you do not look at the steering wheel
or handle bars when deciding where
to turn… you look ahead.. The same
applies in horse riding.. turn your
head and allow your eyes to lead you
to where u want to go. The moment
you look down you lose forward
movement and wander off your
true line.
Another tip is to never be afraid
to ask for help, if you are unsure
of something don’t enter the right
worried and unsure. Ask someone
around who maybe able to help.
Always remember whilst walking to
course to look smart and where a hat.
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SHOW
JUMPING
TIPS
with Nicola Barry
Show Jumping Tip 1
SCHOOL FOR
SUPPLENESS
Most people underestimate the importance of
flatwork. Getting the best means having a loose
and responsive horse on the flat as well as over the
jumps. You don’t have to be working over fences
to be practising for show jumping competitions.
Always remember that, of the 80 seconds your
show jumping round takes, you’ll spend around
70 seconds or so on the ground. There are lots of
exercises, but try to work your horse’s suppleness
at home so you’re able to ride deep into the
corners, especially when indoors.
Nicola Barry is a show jumper who competes in
British Show Jumping competitions all over the
country. Nicola is also a fully qualified and registered
with the Society of Master Saddle Fitters. As a part of
Sovereign Equestrian, Nicola produces young show
jumping horses through to international level horses.
Sovereign Equestrian combines superb modern
facilities with a committed and professional passion
for producing top quality competition and all-round
sport horses. Sovereign is primarily based across 3
locations in the midlands, as well as having a selection
of horses based with top riders across the UK.
/sovereign.equestrian
@SovereignEq
Show Jumping Tip 2
RHYTHM, BALANCE
AND CANTER
According to top riders, show jumping success
is always dependant on having a good rhythm
with a balanced canter. To present the horse to
the fence in a balanced active canter, you need to
be able to move forwards and backwards within
the canter. The ability to lengthen and shorten
your horses stride whilst maintaining a rhythm is
needed to jump the course as intended.
Show Jumping Tip 3
WALKING THE
COURSE TO CREATE
THE PLAN
Always allow yourself plenty of time to walk
the course so that you can create a plan for your
horse. This is where it becomes crucial to know
your horse well, as you need to accurately walk
the line you’re going to ride. This process will tell
you the distances between combinations, your
corners/approaches to the fences, and what kind
of canter you’re going to need to make these
things work best. If you struggle to remember the
course, jump towards the end of the class so you
can watch the other riders first.

Nicola Barry pictured below
riding Darien (Dizzy)
DID YOU KNOW?
The first major show jumping competition held in
England was at Olympia in 1907.
Before 1907, there were no penalties for a refusal
and the competitor was sometimes asked to miss the
fence to please the spectators…
A meeting was arranged in 1923 which led to the
formation of the BSJA in 1925.
Show Jumping Tip 6
THE JUMP-OFF
You don’t want to be galloping around relying on
luck. This might work in the lower classes, but it’s
impossible in the higher classes (1.20m and more).
As you walk the course, remember to walk the jumpoff
lines and look for the shortest lines that you can
reasonably do.
Try not to do something like a quick turn or angle a
fence steeper for the first time. If you practice jumpoff
techniques then use them, but good advice would
be to not take risks for you or your horse.
Show Jumping Tip 4
BEFORE YOU PASS
THROUGH THE
STARTING GATE
The pressure of a competitive show can be huge.
Combined with the excitement of a change of
scenery and jumps, it can make you anxious, which
is not the mind-set you need to be in. You need to
set yourself up to succeed.
Practice what you’re going to have to do in the ring
and learn it quickly, you don’t want to waste practice
jumps. Every jump counts, so remember; every clean
jump you jump in the warm-up could be one fewer
clean jump in the ring. Be careful not to wear your
horse out.
Don’t forget to cross the start and finish lines and try
to ride your distance forward to the first fence, it can
save you seconds!
Show Jumping Tip 5
MAKING THE MOST
OF YOUR TIME
Once inside the ring, you usually have 45 seconds to
show your horse anything that might be an issue, use
this time wisely and get the horse focused and more
familiar with the surroundings.
Getting a good jump over a fence is all about the
approach and the type of canter, think about the
canter before the corners and don’t rush at the
fences, wait for the fence to come to you.

eventing
STUART BUNTINE
Buntine’s
BLOG...
a Jet-Setting Lifestyle
It’s been a busy few weeks
for us at HQ. Despite
how much planning we
do, Oasby always arrives a
week too early! This year it
was all a bit fraught with the
weather not playing ball until
the last minute. Stuart and
Tom did a great job the week
prior working around some
difficult conditions. Many do
not realise the implications of
rain in the build-up. Luckily we
were well on top with getting
fences out, so this was all achieved
before the wet weather came in.
Over the years we have established
some really good access aprons at
gate ways so they only need minor
attention. This year we made some
more routes through the trees, these
had to be attended to as well as
some major repair on the track in.
The wet last autumn did significant
damage to the ground and it never
really has much time for repair
between the two events. I have had
advisors out to look at some major
re seeding, we will get onto this
hopefully by the end of the week
and it will then get plenty of time to
establish during the summer.
I’ve been in Florida all week! I
can assure you that this was work,
I was TD at Redhills CIC3* in
Tallahassee. I have been a couple
of times and usually we get some
really significant rain during the
week, however this time it was
completely absent, lots of heat and
sun! I always enjoy working at
events abroad, every country has a
different approach to the sport and
there is so much to learn. Redhills is
supported by the city of Tallahassee,
Leon County (the local council)
and the local water authority. It is
unique, in so much as it gets huge
logistical support from the local
council services, there are plenty
of staff from the local Sheriff’s
office, big support by the fire and
emergency authorities. With 200
horses running on cross country day
it was all action as volunteers were
reporting at 0600. I am very aware
of the huge input that the volunteer
army puts in to sporting events
across the globe, so I do like to pop
in to thank them as they arrive.
Cross country day was hot and dry,
they had the Budweiser Clydesdale
Team of 8 and the hitch parading
between classes. This took quite a
bit of logistical planning as there
were three big artic trailers with all
the horses and kit to park, harness
and get into position. We had a
35-minute interlude for them,
they are incredibly popular across
the States, and a true spectacle to
see. I am a little concerned as this
year at Osberton we have a Shire
Festival with over 50 working horses
expected for three days, it took
enough planning to get one team in
for 40 minutes, how we will manage
with 50 on site I am not sure.
Sport is so reliant on volunteers,
it does not really matter which
country or which sport, so many
are staffed by those willing to help
in their own time. The London
Olympics did much to raise the
profile of volunteers and the
massive part that they play. Anna
and I are always looking to ensure
that the ‘team’ are always valued
and appreciated. It has really been
bought home to me what a special
team we have at home: Oasby has
run with its usual efficiency and
spirit. I am increasingly aware
that I am only a very small cog
in the organisational wheel, the
team in the office and the team
on site do so much to make it all
happen. Anna is always thinking
and working to ensure that the ‘on
event’ experience for volunteers is
as positive as possible. With over
400 individual helpers throughout
the year, there is much to do to
make sure they all enjoy their time,
especially when the weather is
against us.
Belton is now just a couple of weeks
away, the diary’s full with planning
and on-site preparation, we are
looking forward to it, but hope that
it does not come too soon.
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Spring
has arrived
EMMA HYSLOP-WEBB
eventing
We have had the
first run of the
season now, it
started at Oasby with four,
Duey was the star of the
show starting with a 30
double clear in the Novice.
Katie (the young rider that
has leased Ozzie) had her
first run on him in the 100
Open, it has been a long
while since he was doing
100s and you can see what
he thought to the fences!
We had Doug out for
the first time in nearly a
year due to the pheasant
before Badminton. He was
a little arrogant to begin
with but he was glad to
be back out. Then Matcho
ran in the Novice, all nice
steady runs for the first
one.
Cafe hotel in Tenerife for
five days. I would highly
recommend the hotel
and it deserved every one
of its five stars. You can
see the view I wrote this
article in front of. When
I booked the holiday the
bank thought it was a
fraudulent transaction
it is that rare, I can do
thousands on entry fees
but for a holiday that is
very rare.
ABOVE: Doug at Oasby
LEFT: Ozzie still thinks he is
doing 3 star
We have been a little
limited on where we have
been due to not having a
lorry, Scooby the Scania
has been having a face lift,
so keep your eyes out for
the EHE number plate as
you won’t recognise him,
yes the paintwork does
have a little pink in it!
Richard and I popped
away for a mini break to
catch up on some sun
and sleep as it had been
a really busy winter and
I never take a day off and
I think it was starting to
catch up with me. So I am
now refreshed and ready
for the season. We stayed
at the amazing Hard Rock
You will be pleased to
know that Wally is now
back in full work and
we aim to have him at
Burghley or Pau. It’s funny
how you find yourself
thinking on how much
some of your horses give
you and that horse has
given me his whole heart
and more and is such a
trier, it has taken me a few
years though.
Lessons are going well
with Michael and we try
and go every fortnight. It
is really helping loosen
the tension at this stage
with lots of stretching and
I am learning to use my
legs in a different way, as
I am adopting gears to my
legs instead of locking my
legs on which can cause
tension.
The view from our hotel!
We have horses at Great
Witchingham, Belton,
Norton Disney, Burnham
Market and I have entered
Douglas for Badminton
to let’s keep everything
crossed this time.
If you see us out and
about come and say hello,
and meet the team.
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MITSUBISHI MOTORS CUP PREVIEW
Congratulations to our
regional riders in the
Mitsubishi Motors Cup
Good luck to our regional
Mitsubishi Motors Cup
Riders in the BE 100
LAUREN ALLIN,
Nottinghamshire
24 year student Lauren Allin
has qualified for the BE100
Mitsubishi Motors Cup on her
nine year old horse called The
Aviator III. The combination
qualified at British Eventing’s
(BE) Event at Shelford BE in
August with a 24.3 dressage score and
nothing to add, coming third. Lauren
is in her second year of studying
Footwear Design at De Montfort
University, Leicester, and manages to
fit her studies around her riding with
the help of her wonderful mother,
Hazel Allin, who owns and runs a riding
school and livery yard in Ruddington,
Nottingham. The Aviator III, or Pogo
as he is known at home, is a multipurpose
horse, not only does he event
he also was in the opening ceremony
at the Aachen 2015 Europeans. At
Blenheim International Horse Trials
Lauren and Pogo took part in the ‘Bit
on the Side’ side saddle demonstration
and he even qualified for the coloured
finals at HOYs with Lauren’s mum.
At just 15hh he’s not massive but try
telling him that, according to Lauren,
Jane Lee
Lauren Allin
Jane Anderson is delighted with Jims Patch. Photo by Sally Newcombe
his lack of height is made up for with
personality!
JANE LEE, North Yorkshire
Jane Lee, from North Yorkshire has
qualified for the first time in the BE100
Mitsubishi Motors Cup on her nine
year old horse called Gorgeous. She
had Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma aged
32 and was given less than six months
(she’s now in the year of her 51st
Birthday). She got a horse to enjoy
some normality with no intention of
doing more than hacking, yet joined
BE aged 43 and got her horse from
an allotment as a three year old not
knowing anything about him.
Jane won the British Riding Club Horse
Trials Open Team Championship
last year at Swalcliffe and had to
compete in three Mitsubishi Motors
Cup Regional Finals until she finally
qualified at Norton Disney BE. Jane
has only ever been to the Mitsubishi
Motors Badminton International Horse
Trials once and can’t wait to be able to
drive through the gates to Badminton.
SAMANTHA JIMMISON, Doncaster,
Yorkshire
Samantha and Dayton Di Villa Lori
qualified for the BE100 section at
Skipton BE Regional Final in August
2016. Dayton, a 17hh nine year
old gelding was originally sent to
Samantha to compete in dressage and
sell but luckily he was bought by Josie
Robinson who ensured that Samantha
kept the ride. The pair competed in the
BE90 Mitsubishi Motors Cup last year
and this winter they have been working
on their dressage, a change of bit has
made a huge difference and Samantha
has also been working on his fitness.
The pair will joined by owner Josie and
they will also be taking two horses who
are competing in the Burghley Young
Event Horse at Badminton.
EMILY HOBSON, Doncaster,
Yorkshire
University student, Emily Hobson has
qualified her six year old mare Cassios
Princess, who she broke in herself,
for the BE100 section. It will be their
first time competing in the Mitsubishi
Motors Cup. Emily fits in her riding
around studying to be a primary
school teacher and has spent the
winter working on her horse’s fitness
and having regular dressage lessons
with her trainer Tori Peters. Emily is
supported by her mother Sue Hobson
who owns Moorhouse Equestrian
Centre in South Yorkshire. Sue helps
Emily with her show jumping and will
be joining Emily at the Mitsubishi
Motors Cup in May.
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Good luck to our regional
Mitsubishi Motors Cup
Riders in the BE90
Rebecca Hart,
Fritchley,
Derbyshire
33 year old Rebecca
has qualified for the
BE90 section. This
is her first time competing in the
competition and will be riding her
10 year old, 15hh Irish horse called
I’ve Been Mangoed or at home he is
called Mango! Rebecca is a vet who
works nights in an emergency clinic
in the centre of Nottingham and is
currently renovating her property
and building a stable block. This year
is also very exciting for her as she is
getting married in July. Rebecca and
Mango had a successful start to the
season competing at Oasby BE at the
beginning of March finishing tenth.
SARAH FAWCETT,
Skipton, Yorkshire
Sarah Fawcett and
her seven-year-old
ex racehorse, Actor
will be competing
the BE90 section for the first time in
May. The combination qualified at
Skipton BE Horse Trials in August
last year and have been eventing for
three years. Their favourite discipline
is the cross country and will be
spending the last few weeks leading
up to the competition working on
their fitness and dressage. For four
months of the year Actor has to
have his shoes taken off as he has
poor hoof quality, he then has a set
of plastic shoes that he wears for
the event season, this works well to
keep him sound and happy. Sarah
juggles her eventing around job
as a Sonographer and has her own
business supplying medical staff to
hospitals. Sarah plans to compete at
Breckenbrough BE90 in April and will
be joined by her husband and parents
when she travels to the Mitsubishi
Motors Cup in May.
HOLLY LEMKE, Scarborough,
Yorkshire
Holly has qualified for the BE90
section on her nine year old horse
called Last Apache also known as
Patch. The pair qualified at Weston
Park BE in October with a fantastic
dressage score of 23. It will be
Holly’s first time competing in the
Mitsubishi Motors Cup. During the
winter Holly and Patch have been
working on their showjumping and
Patch’s fitness, which is something
Holly is conscious of, luckily they
are close to a beach which has been
an excellent way to improve his
cross country speed and stamina.
In addition to training, Holly has
gained valuable advice from equine
nutritionists at Dodson & Horrell
who have advised that she feeds
Patch the Staypower Muesli which
has made a real difference. Holly will
be joined by her supportive partner,
mum, sister and her husband to the
competition and is looking forward
to experiencing the atmosphere at
Badminton.
KATHRYN
WOOLLEY,
Lincolnshire
Based in Ingham,
Lincolnshire,
Kathryn Woolley
(29) has qualified for the BE90
section on her nine year old Newport
Arch (Archie) who she has owned for
a year. This will be Kathryn’s second
time competing in the Mitsubishi
Motors Cup and hopes that Archie,
who is particularly strong in the
cross country phase, will take on the
challenge and take everything in his
stride. Kathryn works full time for
event rider Alex Postolowsky which
has been a great help to her progress.
Archie has had a quiet winter due
to the horsebox being sold which
fitted in well as in December Kathryn
got married. In preparation for the
Mitsubishi Motors Cup, Kathryn will
be taking Archie to as many dressage
competitions in the run up to the
event in order to get him used to the
atmosphere at Badminton. Archie
is quite a celebrity and will have his
own support team coming to the
Mitsubishi Motors Cup in the form
of his previous owner who used to
race him in his early years. Despite
a quiet winter, the combination
competed at Oasby BE in early March
and won their BE90 section!
VICKI FAHEY,
Thirsk, Yorkshire
Vicki has
qualified for the
BE90 section
for the first
time and will be
riding her 12 year old daughter’s 11
year old black sport pony called I
Blame Bertie. After hanging up her
eventing boots at an early age, Vicki
decided to start eventing last year
and her progress with Bertie, who is
her daughter’s Pony Club horse, has
exceeded all her expectations. Bertie,
who is 15hh, and Vicki have spent
most of the winter competing at
Combined Training and working on
all phases. Vicki will be making the
five hour journey to Badminton on
her birthday, Monday 1 May and will
be joined by her daughter Niamh,
trainer Carole Dennis, her parents
and supportive friends. Preparations
for the competition are going well
after competing in the BE90 at
Epworth BE and winning her section
on their fantastic dressage score of
22.3!
For more information on the Mitsubishi
Motors Cup visit
www.mitsubishimotorscup.
badminton-horse.co.uk
Twitter @Mitsubishi_Cup
Instagram @mitsubishi_cup
Facebook @MitsubishiMotorsCup
THINKING ABOUT
GIVING EVENTING
A GO?
Visit: www.britisheventing.com
for all you need to know.
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TINA CANTON
Course walking for
SUCCESS!
Now that the event season has
started, we all realise how unfit
we are when we try to speed
walk / jog our XC courses! Certainly
with my injury issues, the course
walk is often the most painful part
of my day. The course walk is really
important; both the showjumping and
the cross country as this is where we
get our first impressions of the course
and make important decisions about
how to ride it.
Walking the course in the showjumping
can often be difficult if your times
don’t coincide with a gap where the
course can be walked. Often I will walk
the course first thing before it has
even started when I go to pick up my
number. Obviously check if the course
is going to change before you jump,
but sometimes they might just put the
fences up and at least it will give you a
chance to walk the distances. Observe
where in the course the exit / warm up
is, and account for this in your riding
using more outside aids and make
sure that the horse stays in front of
your aids. Often course builders build
a related line at the end of a course
back towards the exit. This is so the
horses have gone a bit long and flat and
will rush towards the exit resulting in
expensive poles. A good old half halt
before the line, and sitting up quickly
after your fences might just make the
difference between a couple of poles
and a clear round. Walking distances is
very important. General rule of thumb
is 2 stride for landing, 4 for each canter
stride and 2 for take off. One and two
stride doubles don’t really allow any
room for adjustment, so you need to
aim to ride on that distance. For most
horses a three stride is a done deal as
well, but anything over 4 stride could
be adjusted with clever riding. Some
horses like to come back and sit down
a distance and throw a better jump at
the end when balanced and deep. The
golden rule is to adjust early - as soon
as you land. My trainer has a great
expression which is ‘drop anchor’! This
works in my brain. Dropping anchor
will also help for horses who get keen
in distances and naturally make up
ground. If the course is on grass on a
wet day, also be clever about where you
present the horse. Sometimes you can
jump to the left or right of centre and
get better ground. This is a good skill to
practice at home.
Walking the cross country at a one day
event tends to only get one chance. At
a three day event we would walk the
course 3 times. Once to have a general
look, next to walk all the options
available and the last to walk the lines
that we have decided to ride. At a ‘one
day’ you have to combine all these
three into one. It’s really important to
walk all the options possible - even if
you think jumping the straight route is
a done deal. I have been caught out by
not knowing a black flag option when
the unexpected has happened. Take
into account the time of day that you
will be going as well - where will the
sun be? This is especially important
when jumping from light to dark or
dark to light. This is stating the obvious
- but keep track of the numbers. If
possible have the programme with you
to double check. With smart phones,
taking a photo of each fence is also
great so you can do a bit of revision and
visualisation after your showjumping!
This is invaluable if you are walking
your course the day before. Take photos
of lines and if you can make notes - do
so. When doing my final walk at a big
event, I also have set up points where
I need to be preparing for the fence,
and time making up areas - where I can
have a good gallop to make up the time.
This is great but you need to take into
account areas of the course with lots of
combinations and skinnies. These will
be more time consuming, so highlight
It’s really
important to walk
all the options
possible even if you
think jumping the
straight route is a
done deal.
the areas with softer profile fences or
long gallops to make up time. If you
have a fence you are worried about
and you decide to go and watch a few
combinations through be careful of
who you watch. If you see someone
have a problem - use it constructively
and reason why they did and how you
will ride it better!
If you make a mistake, use it
constructively and reason why. Did
you change your mind, did you set
up too late, did you walk the course
incorrectly? If a fence / distance didn’t
ride how you thought it would, try
to go back and walk it again. Look at
where everyone else’s take-off and
landing marks are as the type / width /
terrain of the fence will influence this.
Make some notes and try to learn from
it. That way you will not keep making
the same mistakes. Another important
factor is learn from it and move on!
That way you will overcome the ‘bogey’
fence myth! If you believe that you
can’t jump a fence you probably won’t.
If you are scared / worried about a type
of fence, you are much better to over
set up, ride it as well as you can and get
over it first time! Then the bogey fence
will become a distant memory.
50 April 2017 Equestrian Life

A Thrilling Gate
Jumping Evening
An exhilarating night of fast and
furious gate jumping action
as The Quorn Hunt host their
annual gate jumping competition. A
small field battled for the top prize and
their name on the stunning hand
sculpted trophy.
The winner clearing a
massive 1.55m was Craig
Kiddier on Quin, a
beautiful stamp of a
hunter and every bit the
gentleman, looking after
Craig, who confessed
to me during the prize
giving that he shouldn’t
be riding thanks to a
damaged knee, cracked ribs
and a broken collarbone!
Finishing in a very stylish 2nd
place was Lydia Cope, wife of Pytchley
MFH, she expertly coaxed the excitable
Paddy over the gate. Whilst the crowd
held their breath, Lydia looked the
picture of calm atop the thundering
hooves of her mount!
In contrast the wonderfully dependable
Ben carried event rider Boogie Machin
into 3rd place. At 20 years young he
showed that age is but a number,
and with an experienced head on his
beautiful shoulders they made some
spectacular shapes over the ever
growing fence.
Ed Winterton who rode
Fox with flamboyance,
bravado and a little old
fashioned luck, took
home the prize for the
best Quorn subscriber
show jumping
Craig Kiddier winning the Quorn Gate
Jumping at 1.55m
Dependable Ben carried Boogie Machin into
3rd place. At 20 years young he showed that
age is but a number.
PHOTOS BY SHHCREATIVE.CO.UK
4th Place was tied 3 ways with Helen
Lovegrove putting in a gravity defying
4th place was tied three ways with Helen
Lovebrove putting in a gravity defying side
saddle display on the spritely Tilly who had
only carried a side saddle once before
William Grant was unlucky as the gate grew
in size and shared 4th place with Helen
Lovegrove
sidesaddle display on the spritely Tilly,
who had only carried the sidesaddle
once before-a brave lady by anyone’s
standards!
William Grant was unlucky as the gate
grew in size and shared 4th place with
Helen and also with
Ed Winterton who rode Fox with
flamboyance, bravado and a little old
fashioned luck, also taking home the
prize for Best Quorn Subscriber.
Finishing in 2nd place was Lydia Cope, wife
of Pytchley MFH. She expertly coaxed the
excitable Paddy over the gate.
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Season gets
underway
at Oasby
Already the second weekend of the
British eventing calendar for the 2017
season has been and gone.
Report by Arabella Clegg
What a way to kick start
the year. The weather
for three quarters of
the weekend was more than
welcomed, especially this early
in March. Three days of dry,
warm temperatures before the
unfortunate overnight rain on
Saturday, which sadly left the ground
to be quite tacky in places on the
Sunday.
Oliver Townend ELDMIRE STAR
(3rd place BE100 section V2)
Catherine Hill MISS EMILY (1st
place BE100 Open section U)
However, this was not enough to
dampen the spirits of those eager
competitors ready to get out and
start their eventing season. With full
sections throughout each day.
Whether it be your eventing debut or
just another run for Oliver Townend
on a horse he may have only set eyes
on that morning, nothing beats the
buzz of the 3am alarm when most
‘normal’ people haven’t even seen
that hour, then to trudge around in
the dark finding your way to the cross
country course before sunrise.
BOTH FRENCH GIRLS
TAKE TOP SPOT.
Nini French and Time For Harry hit
off this season better than the way
the 2016 one finished. An easy win
in the open intermediate section H.
Knocking Imogen Murray in to second
place when she picked up a few time
faults across the country aboard Ivar
Gooden. While Angus Smales went
true to form by finishing a handy two
seconds inside the optimum time
which pulled him up to third place.
Imogen Murray IVAR GOODEN (2nd
place Open Intermediate section H)
It was great to see Simon Grieve back
in the ribbons on three of his four
rides having had a slightly interrupted
season last year with injury.
Harry Horgan ROCKETMAN GD (1st
place Noivce section Q)
PHOTOS BY TIM WILKINSON
Nini French TIME FOR HARRY (1st place
Open Intermedaite section H)
Ella Woodhead stole the show in the
open intermediate under 21 class,
with her partner Westwood Mariner
scoring an untouchable 23.9 in the
first phase and picking up a small
handful of time faults on the cross
country. Richard Coney was her
closest rival and he and Master Ping
finished second as well as Richard
picking up fifth too.
Richard Evans BROWN SUGAR III (
2nd place Novice section Q)
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Lizzie Baugh B EXCLUSIVE (2nd place BE100
Open section U)
Samantha Hobbs LIME RICKEY (1st place
BE100 section V2)
Elise Howard JUST DILLY (1st place BE90 section P2)
Ibby Macpherson BOUNTIFUL BESS (1st
place BE100 section V1)
Lauren Shannon BOLEYBAWN QUEEN (2nd
place BE100 section V1)
Emma Corner
GRANDIDOS
(1st place BE
90 section P1)
Another young talent Harry Horgan
was out to make a stamp on the
circuit. He had three rides over
the weekend, picking up a win in
Novice section Q after posting a
speedy double clear to pip Richard
Evans to the top spot after his very
smart 24.3 dressage but a costly 5.2
time penalties accrued across the
country. Harry was also eighth in the
intermediate and fourth in another
novice section.
The BE100 open section was definitely
Eliza Stoddart RICH MISTIQUE K (2nd place
BE100 section V2)
a dancing competition. The judges
were seeing some very posh trotting.
Catherine Hill impressed the most and
no one could do better. Her ride Miss
Emily scored 19.8 and nipped around
the cross country finishing an easy
five seconds under the time.
Lizzie Baugh took the runner up spot
on a score of 21.3.
Ibby McPherson piloted Bountiful
Bess around the BE100 course to win
section V1 ahead of Lauren Shannon.
Already having their second BE win of
this season as a pair were Samantha
Hobbs and Lime Rickey who at only
six years old has an exciting future
ahead. Eliza Stoddart held the runner
up spot twice this weekend, in this
section she was riding Rich Mistique
K who will step up to the novice level
next time out.
While the inexperience SJL Convince
Me has made good steps in to his early
eventing career with Eliza.
Piggy French won novice section C on
Cooley Monsoon who was making his
eventing debut, despite having a few
time faults added to their 24 dressage
they managed to keep Oliver Townend
to second when he rolled a pole.
Cecilia Mayne FERNHILL CASHLEEN LOU
LOU (3rd place BE90 section O2)
Sophie Wilson CARACA (2nd place BE100
u18 section T)
Saffie Osbourne LITTLE INDIAN DEATHER
(2nd place Pony Trial section S)
Lucinda Crawford SILVER TOUCH (3rd place
BE100 Open section U)
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EAST MIDLANDS DRESSAGE GROUP ONE DAY EVENT
Amy Rivington OLLERSET JULIET (1st place Intro section C)
Harriette Howard DOCTOR OF
DIPLOMACY (4th place Open
Novice section D)
Midlands
Dressage Group
One Day Event
Beth Dyson
KING
PINGU (3rd
place Open
section I)
Fiona Lundy CASTIELLE
(6th place Intro section A)
East Midlands Dressage Group One
Day Event never fails to put on a great
weekend for eventing lovers. The first
‘event’ of the season is always welcome for
riders to get either themselves back into the
swing of it, put into practice all they have
learnt over the winter, give their new horse
an outing without any pressure or just use
it as an opportunity to blow away those
cobwebs.
Set in Osberton Park, the going is fabulous.
Chloe Cavell and her team really do put in
the time and effort to make sure the whole
event runs like clockwork.
Emilie Chandler
DENVER (1st place
Open section I)
Heidi Woodhead GINGER
(2nd place Open section I)
Christopher Whittle BUNGLE (3rd
place Novice section E)
PHOTOS BY TIM WILKINSON PHOTOGRAPHY
Kate Broatch TRENT RED
MEXICO (3rd place Intro
section C)
Eliza Stoddart MISTY (2nd place Novice section F)
INSET: Eliza ridding SKY II (2nd place Novice section G) Anne Bondi AVA (2nd place Intro section C)
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25th/26th February
eventing
Jo Wiper
CONNI (3rd
place Intro
section B)
Lauren
Shannon
ROSIE (1st
place Intro
section B)
Fiona
Davidson
PETE (1st
place Open
section H)
Jennie Lawerance CMWESGAIR CATATONIA
(3rd place Intro section A)
Micheal Elvin LARRY (1st
place Novice Open section D)
Victoria Hapkinson SID (3rd place Novice Open
section D)
FIona Davidson
FOXY (3rd place
Open section H)
Tony Rigley JUST CALL ME MILLFIELD QUIZZI-
CAL (2nd place Intro section B)
Kate Gorse BEAU SALUTE (1st place Intro
section A)
Rosie Key OUR MAN FLYNN (4th place Intro
section C)
Kate Walters DOCTORS ORDERS (2nd place
Novice Open section D)
Sara Bowe KINGSLEYPARK PANTHER (1st
place Novice section G) Ros Canter SUE (2nd place Open section H)
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Lightning strikes twice at
Kelsall Hill Arena Eventing
Championships
by Jon Lowe
Riders from across the North-
West region gathered in force
at Kelsall Hill Equestrian
Centre to decide the outcome of
the hotly-contested Keyflow UK
Arena Eventing Championships.
A record number of competitors
visited the award-winning
equestrian venue to try their hand
over tracks designed by BS course
builder Gillian Milner, with points
being accumulated over a series of
seven fixtures.
An in-form Ben Read managed to
retain his crown for the second year
running in the Novice league with his
11-year-old gelding Dougal.
“We can’t believe that lightning
has struck twice and to be Novice
champion again is incredibly
rewarding!” said Ben, who plans to
move up to BE Intermediate level this
year.
It was another case of déjà vu in the
BE100 league when Kirsty Clarkson
repeated her 2016 victory aboard
the striking ‘Oliedunit’, preventing
Ben Read riding Dougal Novice Champion,
Sharon Harrington from Keyflow
Feeds and event organiser Meg Watson
“We’re very proud to sponsor the
Keyflow Feeds Kelsall Hill Arena
Eventing Championships which is
another great opportunity to support
up and coming riders and future stars
of the sport. At Keyflow, we believe in
improving the long-term health and
wellbeing of horses so they can look,
feel and perform beyond expectation.
Supporting great local events like this
is all a part of that journey.”
CAM W. PRICE, MD OF
KEYFLOW FEEDS.
Kirsty Clarkson riding
Oliedunit BE100 Champion,
Sharon Harrington from
Keyflow Feeds and event
organiser Meg Watson
Becky King riding Oscar
runners up Ben Read and Dougal
from finishing double-handed.
Kirsty, who is sponsored by
Equine & Pet Feeds in Knutsford,
said: “It’s wonderful to have
another win at this amazing
venue. Olie’s the best horse I’ve
owned and this means so much to
us.”
The duo will now focus on qualifying
for this year’s Mitsubishi Motors Cup
at BE100 level.
Julie Lucy admits to there being an
element of beginner’s luck behind her
victory in the BE90 championships
with her ‘horse of a lifetime’ Aimee.
“We’re newcomers to Arena Eventing
but I’ve discovered that Aimee has
the perfect stride for it. Thank you to
the team at Kelsall Hill, this win has
given me the confidence to pursue my
dream of riding at their spring Horse
Trials,” said Julie.
PHOTOS BY MARTHA LILY PHOTOGRAPHY UNLESS STATES OTHERWISE
Ben Read riding Dougal

Julie Lucy riding Aimee BE90 Champion and event organiser Meg Watson
Kiera Booth riding Gucci BE80 Champion, Owner Phil Latham
and his children Sam and Daisy and event organiser Meg Watson
It was 12-year-old Kiera Booth, who
led the 50-strong BE80 league table
from the outset with her ‘superstar
pony’, ‘Gucci’.
Kiera, who competes in national
Tetrathlon competitions as a member
of the Cheshire North Pony Club,
said: “Arena Eventing is great fun and
the courses here are always a good
challenge. Gucci is a superstar, he’s
taught me so much.”
Kelsall Hill were delighted to welcome
new sponsors Keyflow Feeds, a
company committed to redefining
equine nutrition to optimise health
and performance.
Arena Eventing Organiser Megan
Watson said: “We’re incredibly
grateful to Keyflow Feeds for
sponsoring this series which
continues to go from strength-tostrength.
We would like to thank
everybody involved for their support.”
Paul Lander
Amanda
Price riding
Chance
Josh Haynes riding Storm
Lisa Lake riding Edenwood Connie Lass
Leanne Friar riding Johnny Town Mouse
Jodi Podmore riding Bazaars Mojo
Heidi Llewellyn riding Clabbystown Treble C
Caroline Woods riding Va Va Voom. Photo by
May Whiston Photography
SAVE THE DATE
Don’t miss a brand new arena
eventing competition, with 20
purpose-built fences, running at
Kelsall Hill’s British Eventing Horse
Trials (21-23 April). This promises
to be a great family day out with
top-class equestrian sport, trade
stands and food concessions. More
information at www.kelsallhill.co.uk.
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BELVOIR PONY CLUB EASTER SHOWJUMPING
PHOTOS BY SHH CREATIVE
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LAMBLEY RIDING CLUB
shows shots
Alice Theakstone
on Guy in the
Working Hunter
class
Joanna Stopher
in Tack and
Turnout
PHOTOS BY DAVID PEARCE
Cerys Lamb on Toby showjumping
Summer Iwanejko
on Misty
in Step Up
Julian Healy with
Craigeburn in
Youngstock
Katherine Sydenham riding
Belle of the Ball in the
Working Hunter
Emma Pearce riding Mr
Finnegan in Intermediate
Show Jumping
Molly Capewell
on King in
Cradle Stakes
Novice Showing
Lucy Heckford
riding Stormy
in the Working
Hunter
Vicky Law
leading Caleb
in Lead Rein
Working Hunter
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THE SHOWING BARN
PHOTOS BY MIKE ROBERTS PHOTOGRAPHY
Izzy Mora and Diptford
Malika, Inhand Champion
Kayleigh Twigger and
Strinesdale Samuel
Ruby
Hemstock
on Peter, 1st
M&M Small
Breeds
Lily Rogers
and Gwithian
Lily, Mini
Ridden
Champion
Tatty Barwick and
Guardian of the Galaxy
Megan Mathers
on Diptford
Melika, Reserve
Mini Ridden
Champion
Phil Creighton and
Lowmoor Purple
Pride, Champion
Ridden
Ruby Rodgers on Polly
Pocket, Reserve Reserve
Mini Ridden Champion
Kat Mallender
and Ducal
Silver Heights,
Reserve Ridden
Champion
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presentation evening
Hallamshire
Riding Society
Presentation
Evening
February 10th 2017 at The Three Merry
Lads, Lodgemoor.
The committee would like to thank everyone
involved for their help in putting on a fun
evening with gorgeous prizes, and wishes
everyone a successful season in 2017.
Briony Frith & Tonky
Overall Champions
Amelia Woods & Mill Top
Sparrowhawk Dressage
Champion
Maisie Gray & Celty Junior
Showing Champion 1
Lauren Bartholomew &
The Silversmith Senior
Showjumping Champion
Jade Haley &
Memory Maker
Senior Showing
Champion
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GROVE AND RUFFORD HT
PHOTOS BY JULIA SHEARWOOD PHOTOGRAPHY
Becky Cartwright
2nd 65cms
Ellie
Caudwell
Ellie Clark
and Olive 2nd
65cm Pairs
Jodie Wright
and Charlie
1st 90cms
Emily Davidson and Molly 1st
65cm Pairs
Karen Dewis-Thompson
and Terackie Pendragons
Golden Quest 1st 80cms
Kayleigh Banham and
Valentine 3rd 90cms
Joshua Orydderch and
Tommy 2nd 80cms
Lauren Taylor and
Charlie 1st 65cms
Helen Jones winner of
the 80cm pairs
Kim Turner
Tru Beevers
Laura
Bates and
Annie 1st
65cms
Pairs
Layne Perry winner
of the 80cm pairs
Maggie Mearns
and Fearless Poet
3rd 80cms
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LAUGHTON DRESSAGE
shows shots
Angie Charity
on Leo 3rd
Novice 24
Kate Knight
with Young
King 1st Novice
24
Camilla Southerington
riding
Eliza 1st Prelim 7
Emma Hobbs
with Blondie
Blue Noble2nd
novice 24 and
Elementary 42
Lorna Wilcox
riding Stevie
1st Elementary
42 and
1st Medium
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Hannah Westropp
on Percy
2nd Medium 63
Photos by Granville Thompson
Oakridge dressage
The finals of the winter series
Oakridge Arena unaffiliated
dressage took place on March 5th
at the lovely Oakridge Arena at
Collingham, Nr Newark.
The 5 class winners each took
home £100 in cash, a super blingy
embroidered rug, fab trophy,
luxury sash, and a championship
rosette. All placed competitors
also took home a luxury rosette.
The winter series ran from
October 2016 – March 2017.
The summer series starts soon
on April 29th running monthly
through until September 2017.
Once again Oakridge will be
presenting 5 class winners with
£100 cash, a trophy, rug, sash
and rosette. To qualify for
the Oakridge championships,
competitors have to compete at
3 of the series shows, at the level
they wish to compete in at the
championships . The monthly
shows also have voucher prizes
for free class entries, and product
prizes for the larger classes,
plus ribbons. A licensed bar
and restaurant, plus temporary
stables if required, provide the
competitors with the option
to relax and enjoy a spot of
lunch with family and friends
and watch the rest of the show.
The Oakridge tack shop is also
open during the shows and is
now stocking CATAGO dressage
products. Dressage clinics are
planned for 2017, and dressage
lessons are also available at the
Arena with Diane Coxon.
Entries can be made on line at
www.oakridgearena.co.uk click on
the Dressage window.
For Dressage enquiries/ lessons Tel
Diane Coxon 07908 550063. For
Arena Hire, Tel Lita Pocock 07971
589409
l-r Tracy Willcocks, Marianne Brown, Sarah Hogg and Lorna Wilcocks with Lita Pocock
from Oakridge Arena
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YOUR EVENTS CALENDAR FOR THE MONTH AHEAD
Saturday 1st April
British Dressage
Arena UK,
www.arenauk.com 01476 591 569/
07774 018103
Boltby Pleasure Ride
Bilsdale Hunt
bilsdalehunt.co.uk 07985589831
British Showjumping Senior
Competition
Eland Lodge Equestrian
www.elandlodge.com 01283 575856
Showjumping
Epworth Equestrian
www.epworthequestrian.co.uk
01427 872293 or 07786 631750
Confident Rider Workshop With
Christine Worthington
Little London Liveries
07732 999920
Lee Pearson Clinic
Milton Equestrian Centre
www.miltonec.co.uk 07768853308
Combined Training Inc Trailblazers
1st and 2nd Round
Moorhouse Equestrian Centre & Saddlery
www.moorhouse-equestrian.co.uk
01977 642109
Dressage Competition
Newbold Verdon Equestrian Centre
www.nvec.co.uk 01455 824240
Minimus Showjumping
Northallerton Equestrian Centre
www.northallertonequestriancentre.co.uk
01609 772942
Senior British Show Jumping
Richmond Equestrian Centre
www.richmondec.co.uk 01748 811295
British Dressage Combined Training
Vale View Equestrian
www.valeviewequestrian.co.uk
01664 823739
Nic Knowles Show Jumping Clinic
Wellow Equestrian Centre
www.wellowequestrian.co.uk
01623 860997
West of Yore Hunt Showcross
Newfield www.westofyorehunt.co.uk
Sunday 2nd April
Show Jumping Clinic Indoor @golden
Valley Equestrian Centre
Coach Road, Alfreton
www.thehorseworks-equinecoach.co.uk
07957774507
Unaffiliated Show Jumping
Aldham Mill Equestrian
0721628043
Unaffiliated Dressage
Arena UK
www.arenauk.com 01476 591 569/
07774 018103
Unaffiliated Dressage
Brooksby Equestrian Centre
www.brooksbyequestrian.co.uk/
01664 855333
British Showjumping Junior
Competition
Eland Lodge Equestrian
www.elandlodge.com 01283 575856
Combined Training
Epworth Equestrian
www.epworthequestrian.co.uk
01427 872293
Nsea - Combined Training
Epworth Equestrian
www.epworthequestrian.co.uk
01427 872293
Ror Phase Challenge
Epworth Equestrian
www.epworthequestrian.co.uk
01427 872293
Open Show
Hargate Equestrian
www.hargateequestrian.co.uk 01283
734981/730606 M:07736613557
Unaffiliated Showjumping
Ledston Equine Centre
07827291115
Legup April Dressage Event
Legup Equestrian
www.legupequestrian.co.uk
01226 370679
Ncpa Yorkshire Branch Children’s
Show With Evening Perf
Northern Racing College
www.ncpa-yorkshire.co.uk 07892961462
Unaffiliated Showjumping
Northallerton Equestrian Centre
www.northallertonequestriancentre.co.uk
01609 772942
Arena Cross Country
Raw Equine, Orchard Farm Equestrian
07880971711
Huggate Pub Ride With Horse-Hire
Option Wolds)
Ride Yorkshire Foundation
www.rideyorkshire.org.07583 451825 /
07570 112010
Mini Open Show With Esuk, Equifest
Qualifiers and Prize Mone
Ripley Riders Club
www.ripleyriders.org.uk 07931709733
British Dressage
Vale View Equestrian
www.valeviewequestrian.co.uk
01664 823739
British Dressage Quest Club
Vale View Equestrian
www.valeviewequestrian.co.uk
01664 823739
Combined Training - Training
West Yorkshire Horseplay
www.wyhp.co.uk
07946892713
Monday 3rd April
Junior Monday Club With Helen
Roddy
Northallerton Equestrian Centre,
www.northallertonequestriancentre.co.uk
01609 772942
Ian Brown Tuition
Northallerton Equestrian Centre
www.northallertonequestriancentre.co.uk
01609 772942
Polework Clinic- Penny Spicer
Northallerton Equestrian Centre
www.northallertonequestriancentre.co.uk
01609 772942
2 Day Mini Camp Sleepover
Trentvalley Equestrian Centre
www.tvequestrian.co.uk
07821900838
Tuesday 4th April
Evening Beginner/novice
Showjumping
Eland Lodge Equestrian
www.elandlodge.com 01283 575856
Tuesday Evening Unaffiliated
Showjumping
Northallerton Equestrian Centre
www.northallertonequestriancentre.co.uk
01609 772942
Paul Hayler Dressage Coach
Northallerton Equestrian Centre
www.northallertonequestriancentre.co.uk
01609 772942
Tuesday Evening Unaffiliated
Showjumping
Northallerton Equestrian Centre,
www.northallertonequestriancentre.co.uk
01609 772942
Easter SJ Bootcamp
Professional Equine Services
www.professionalequineservices.co.uk
07791792711
British Showjumping
Speetley Equestrian Centre
www.speetleyec.co.uk
Show Jumping Clinic
Trentvalley Equestrian Centre
www.tvequestrian.co.uk
07821900838
Wednesday 5th April
Evening Showjumping
Eland Lodge Equestrian
www.elandlodge.com 01283 575856
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Paul Hayler Dressage Coach
Northallerton Equestrian Centre
www.northallertonequestriancentre.co.uk
01609 772942
1/2 Pony Day
Trentvalley Equestrian Centre
www.tvequestrian.co.uk 07821900838
Thursday 6th April
Cathy Burrell Clinic
Northallerton Equestrian Centre
www.northallertonequestriancentre.co.uk
01609 772942
Training Thursday Pyo Combined
Training
Northallerton Equestrian Centre
www.northallertonequestriancentre.co.uk
01609 772942
Evening Unaffiliated Show Jumping
(Higher)
Richmond Equestrian Centre,
Breckenbrough Farm, Brough Park,
Catterick, Richmond Yorkshire DL10 7PL
www.richmondec.co.uk, 01748 811295
Indoor Cross Country
Trentvalley Equestrian Centre,
Occupation Lane, Fiskerton, Southwell
Nottinghamshire NG25 0TR
www.tvequestrian.co.uk
07821900838
Steph Croxford Clinic
Wellow Equestrian Center, Wellow
Equestrian, Scotts Farm, Wellow,
Nottinghamshire Nottinghamshire
NG220EQ
www.wellowequestrian.co.uk
01623 860997
Beginners Dressage
Willow Farm, Thorpe Fendykes, Wainfleet,
SKEGNESS Lincolnshire PE24 4QH
www.willowfarmholidays.co.uk
01754 830316
Friday 7th April
British Show Jumping Mixed Show
Arena UK, Allington Lane, Allington,
Grantham Lincolnshire NG32 2EF
www.arenauk.com 01476 591 569
Evening Dressage
Caistor Equestrian Centre, Moor Lane,
Caistor, Market Rasen Lincolnshire LN7 6SD
www.caistorequestriancentre.com
01472 859341
Stressless Dressage
Epworth Equestrian Ltd, Scawcett Lane,
Epworth, Doncaster Yorkshire
DN9 1LQ
www.epworthequestrian.co.uk
01427 872293
Junior Friday Club With Helen Roddy
Northallerton Equestrian Centre, Myers
Lane, Yafforth, Northallerton Yorkshire
DL7 0PQ
www.northallertonequestriancentre.co.uk
01609 772942
Derby College - Fun and Friendly Clear
Round Jumping
The Horse Works, Higham Derbyshire
www.thehorseworks-equinecoach.co.uk
+447957774507
Full Pony Day
Trentvalley Equestrian Centre,
Occupation Lane, Fiskerton, Southwell
Nottinghamshire NG25 0TR
www.tvequestrian.co.uk
07821900838
Leonie Smith Dressage Clinic
Turbury Equisport, Far Turbury Farm,
Rochdale Road, Greetland, Halifax
Yorkshire HX4 8PU
www.turburyequisport.co.uk
07789 265 973
Evening Dressage
Welton & District Riding Club, White House
Farm, Eagle Moor, Lincoln Lincolnshire
LN6 9DP
www.weltonridingclub.co.uk
01522 721271
Saturday 8th April
Equine Car Boot
Aldham Mill Equestrian, Wombwell Lane,
Barnsley Yorkshire S73 8EG
07721628043
British Dressage
Brackenhurst Equestrian Centre,
Nottingham Trent University,
Brackenhurst, Southwell Nottinghamshire
NG25 0QF
www.ntu.ac.uk/brackenhurstec
01158485226
Breckenbrough Horse Trials
British Eventing, Breckenbrough, Thirsk
Yorkshire YO7 4EL
www.britisheventing.com
Get your FREE Loyalty points Bonus Card Signed
Per Class Per Show to qualify for end of year
awards, 3 shows to be attended. • Saturday
Shows - Sash Shows to 6th No Dressage or Handy
Pony on Sats • Sunday Shows - Rosettes to 8th
Place • Dog Show at all Shows Placed to 4th
Sunday 9th April
Saturday 29th April
Saturday 6th May
Saturday 20th May
Saturday 3rd June
Saturday 10th June
Sunday 9th July
Saturday 12th August
Sunday 3rd September
Saturday 23rd September
Saturday 21st October
See Web Page
for Main
Schedule
Norton Disney (1)
British Eventing, Whitehall Farm (Norton
Disney), Lincoln, Lincolnshire
www.britisheventing.com
Dressage Test Practice
Brooksby Equestrian Centre
www.brooksbyequestrian.co.uk/
01664 855333
Unaffiliated Dressage
Eland Lodge Equestrian
www.elandlodge.com
01283 575856
Unaffiliated Dressage
Epworth Equestrian
www.epworthequestrian.co.uk
01427 872293
Team Quest Dressage
Epworth Equestrian
www.epworthequestrian.co.uk
01427 872293
My Quest Dressage
Epworth Equestrian
www.epworthequestrian.co.uk
01427 872293
Nsea Dressage
Epworth Equestrian
www.epworthequestrian.co.uk
01427 872293
Unaffiliated Show Jumping
Competition and Fun Day!
Kirklees College http://www.hargatehill.
com/contact/
Unaffiliated Show Jumping
Competition and Fun Day!
Kirklees College http://www.hargatehill.
com/contact/
IN ASSOCIATION WITH
Lee Pearson Clinic
Milton Equestrian Centre
www.miltonec.co.uk 07768853308
British Dressage
Northallerton Equestrian Centre
www.northallertonequestriancentre.co.uk
01609 772942
Working Hunter Clinic - Michael
Cooper
Pennine Riding Club
www.pennineridingclub.com
07783979668
Jm Equestrian Northern Arena
Showcross
Richmond Equestrian Centre
www.richmondec.co.uk 01748 811295
Novice/nervous Showjumping
Trentvalley Equestrian Centre
www.tvequestrian.co.uk
07821900838
Sunday 9th April
Hargate Hill Charity Horses and Dog
Show 2017
Glossop Derbyshire SK13 6JL
07495465647
Showjumping Clinic
Willoughby Lodge Farm
07913164519
Easter Showing and Dog Show
Aldham Mill Equestrian
https://www.facebook.com/
aldhammillequestrian/ 07415985978
Spring Hunter Trial
Burton Hunt Branch of The Pony Club
branches.pcuk.org/burton
07974 696325
All Events held at Longmoor Lane Show Ground,
Breaston DE72 3BB - Just off junction 25 M1 Between
Nottingham and Derby
Showing Shows 75 Classes & Championships - Classes for all
types / Age & abilities, Show Jumping Days, Dressage Days,
See the website & schedule booklet for full information on the
events on each date. Rosettes to 8th in all classes - August
Double Points Trophy Show, Various Qualifiers at Events
Encouraging judges, quality awards, something for all ages
and abilities, quality safe equipment & jumps, dedicated team
to help you enjoy your day
WELL DRAINING • EASILY ACCESSIBLE • FLAT SHOWGROUND
0115 8542710/07854317335 emma.rushton@ntlworld.com
or send LARGE SAE to 50 Spencer Ave, Sandiacre, Nottm, NG105DA Marked NDHS Schedule Entry Drop
point at Above Address or Risley Saddlery, or by post - Save money pre entering, day entries are more £££
www.nottsderbyhorseshow.com
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April 2017
Vale View Equestrian, Old Dalby, Melton
Mowbray, Leicestershire LE14 3LX
Saturday 1st BD Combined Training
Sunday 2nd British Dressage
Monday 3rd Caroline Moore Event Clinic
Tuesday 4th Clear Round Jumping
Tuesday 4th Caroline Moore Event Clinic
Wednesday 5th Caroline Moore Event Clinic
Thursday 6th Caroline Moore Event Clinic
Friday 7th Para Home International
Saturday 8th Para Home International
Sunday
9th Para Home International
Tuesday 11th Clear Round Jumping
Wednesday 12th Ian Woodhead Clinic
Wednesday 12th British Dressage
Thursday 13th Ian Woodhead Clinic
Friday 14th RoR Training Clinic
Saturday 15th Unaffiliated DR & SJ inc Trailblazers Qualifiers
Sunday 16th Arena Eventing 2017 series
Tuesday 18th Andrew Fletcher Clinic
Tuesday 18th Clear Round Jumping
Saturday 22nd Unaffiliated DR & SJ 2nd rounds inc Trailblazers Qualifiers
Sunday 23rd British Dressage
Monday 24th Ian Woodhead Clinic
Tuesday 25th Ian Woodhead Clinic
Tuesday 25th Clear Round Jumping
Saturday 29th Unaffiliated DR & SJ 2nd rounds inc Trailblazers Qualifiers
Sunday 30th Arena Eventing 2017 series
Please note dates may be subject to changes
at the centres discretion. All Schedules can be
found on our website along with details of all
our trainers.
“Tuesday Clear round jumping - just come along from 1pm and
buy your ticket. Tickets are £15 for 2 rounds this includes any help
you may need from Caroline Moore (may be alternative trainer
occasionally)
Trailblazers Show jumping – starting at 65cm introductory level
through to 1.05cm providing an opportunity to qualify for an
Unaffiliated National Championships.
Dressage – we do trailblazers, affiliated & unaffiliated classes at
Vale View from walk trot introductory tests through to Grand Prix
tests, you will need to enter at least 4 days before the competition
and please telephone if you need to make a late entry. Payment
must be made at time of booking to confirm your entry, and is
Please note non-refundable dates may once be paid. subject to
changes at the Centre’s discretion
For more information on all of these events
and more please visit our website
www.valeviewequestrian.co.uk
Tel: 01664 823739
Danibeck Riding Club Show
Commonside Farm
www.danibeckshow.co.uk 07976482818
British Dressage
Eland Lodge Equestrian
www.elandlodge.com 01283 575856
British Dressage
Epworth Equestrian
www.epworthequestrian.co.uk
01427 872293
Unaffiliated Dressage
Epworth Equestrian
www.epworthequestrian.co.uk 01427
872293
Afternoon Unaffiliated Showjumping
Hargate Equestrian
www.hargateequestrian.co.uk 01283
734981/730606 M:07736613557
Unaffiliated Dressage
Hargate Equestrian
www.hargateequestrian.co.uk 01283
734981/730606 M:07736613557
Unaffiliated Combined Training
Hargate Equestrian
www.hargateequestrian.co.uk 01283
734981/730606 M:07736613557
Hvrc Open Showjumping Competition
Hope Valley Riding Club
www.hopevalleyridingclub.co.uk
01433 651331 or 07505 490056
Unaffiliated Dressage
Ledston Equine Centre
Ledston Equine Clinic 07827291115
Combined Training and Dressage
Competition
Newbold Verdon Equestrian Centre
www.nvec.co.uk 01455 824240
Unaffiliated Dressage
Northallerton Equestrian Centre
www.northallertonequestriancentre.co.uk
01609 772942
Dressage Team Quest
Northallerton Equestrian Centre
www.northallertonequestriancentre.co.uk
01609 772942
Spring Showing Show
Northern Racing College
www.northernracingcollege.com
01302 816006 / 07392 085 785
Notts Derby Horse Show 2 Showing W
Hunter Fun and Dog
Longmoor Lane Show Ground
www.nottsderbyhorseshow.com
07854317335
Working Hunter Clinic
Pole Moor Riding Club
polemoorridingclub.co.uk
Arena Cross Country
Raw Equine
07880971711
Indoor Dressage Show
Rearsby Lodge Riding Club,
www.rearsbylodge.com
0116 2871662
Pony British Show Jumping
Richmond Equestrian Centre
www.richmondec.co.uk , 01748 811295
Rudston Round Guided Ride (Fully
Booked!)
Ride Yorkshire Foundation,
www.rideyorkshire.org 07583 451825 /
07570 112010
Unaffiliated Outdoor Dressage
Sheepgate Equestrian
www.sheepgate.co.uk 01205 870236
(office hrs) 07768 156 262
British Showjumping
Speetley Equestrian Centre
www.speetleyec.co.uk
Sport Endurance Rother Valley Ride
sportendurance.co.uk/Events/Ride-Events/
Rother-Valley-2017.aspx
01283 810011
Club Show - Non Members Welcome -
Cricklands Qualifier
Springwood Riding Club
springwoodridingclub.weebly.com
07716137484
Open One Day Challenge
Tickhill Riding Club
www.tickhillridingclub.co.uk
07739311853
Summer Dressage Series 2017
Wellow Equestrian
www.wellowequestrian.co.uk
01623 860997
Gill Liggins Clinic - Dressage Test Riding
Wellow Equestrian Centre
www.wellowequestrian.co.uk
01623 860997
British Dressage
Witham Villa Equestrian Centre
www.withamvilla.co.uk 01455 282694
Monday 10th April
Unaffiliated Dressage Competition
Long Lane Equestrian
http://www.longlane.jejik.co.uk/
07890762427
Junior Monday Club With Helen Roddy
Northallerton Equestrian Centre
www.northallertonequestriancentre.co.uk
01609 772942
Ian Brown Tuition
Northallerton Equestrian Centre
www.northallertonequestriancentre.co.uk
01609 772942
Making the Most of Every Stride With
Sam Griffiths
Richmond Equestrian Centre
www.richmondequestriancentre.co.uk/
01765 690245
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Junior Pony Camp
South Holderness Riding Club, Riding
Centre
www.southholdernessridingclub.com
01964650250
British Dressage Byrds
Witham Villa Equestrian Centre
www.withamvilla.co.uk 01455 282694
Tuesday 11th April
Evening Beginner/novice
Showjumping
Eland Lodge Equestrian
www.elandlodge.com 01283 575856
Unaffiliated Evening Showjumping
Hargate Equestrian
www.hargateequestrian.co.uk 01283
734981/730606 M:07736613557
Unaffiliated Evening Dressage
Hargate Equestrian
www.hargateequestrian.co.uk
01283 734981/730606 M:07736613557
Tuesday Evening Unaffiliated
Showjumping
Northallerton Equestrian Centre
www.northallertonequestriancentre.co.uk
01609 772942
Photoshoot With Mark Fettes
Willow Farm
www.willowfarmholidays.co.uk
01754 830316
Junior Camp
Witham Villa Equestrian Centre
www.withamvilla.co.uk 01455 282694
Wednesday 12th April
Evening Showjumping
Eland Lodge Equestrian
www.elandlodge.com 01283 575856
British Showjumping
Northallerton Equestrian Centre
www.northallertonequestriancentre.co.uk
01609 772942
Evening Demo With Peter De Cosemo
Richmond Equestrian Centre
www.richmondec.co.uk 01748 811295
British Dressage
Vale View Equestrian
www.valeviewequestrian.co.uk
01664 823739
Own a Pony Fun Day
Willow Farm
www.willowfarmholidays.co.uk 01754
830316
Thursday 13th April
Bsps Winter Winter Champs
Arena UK
www.arenauk.com 01476 591 569/
07774 018103
Training Thursday Pyo Combined
Training
Northallerton Equestrian Centre
www.northallertonequestriancentre.co.uk
01609 772942
Unaffiliated Show Jumping (Lower)
Richmond Equestrian Centre
www.richmondec.co.uk 01748 811295
Friday 14th April
Eland Lodge Horse Trials (1)
British Eventing, Derbyshire
www.britisheventing.com
Junior Friday Club With Helen Roddy
Northallerton Equestrian Centre
www.northallertonequestriancentre.co.uk
01609 772942
Pleasure Ride
South Holderness Riding Club,
Riding Centre
www.southholdernessridingclub.com
01964650250
Clear Round Show Jumping
Witham Villa Equestrian Centre
www.withamvilla.co.uk
01455 282694
Saturday 15th April
Ride for Research - Indoor Dressage
Series
Acrecliffe Equestrian Centre
www.acrecliffe.co.uk 07855 307291
Aire Valley Riding Club Easter
Dressage
Aire Valley Riding Club
www.airevalleyridingclub.com
07432503577
Blankney Hunt Supporters Club Open
Hunter Trial
Danethorpe Hill Equestrian
www.blankneyhunt.co.uk
07970658654
Indoor Jumping Clinic With Craig
Dillon
Five Pits Horsewatch and Countryside
Access Group , 07778978811
Nsea Eventers Challenge
Northallerton Equestrian Centre
www.northallertonequestriancentre.co.uk
01609 772942
Showing Coloureds Ribbons and
Dreams Show
Richmond Equestrian Centre
07799722777
Sunday 16th April
Monthly Show Jumping Competition
Friars Hill Stables
www.friarshillridingstables.co.uk
01751 432758
Open Show
Hallamshire Riding Society, Hallamshire
Show Ground
www.hallamshireridingsociety.co.uk/
07813027161
Unaffiliated Showjumping
Hargate Equestrian
www.hargateequestrian.co.uk 01283
734981/730606 M:07736613557
Unaffiliated Trailblazers Dressage
Hargate Equestrian
www.hargateequestrian.co.uk 01283
734981/730606 M:07736613557
Unaffiliated Dressage
Hargate Equestrian
www.hargateequestrian.co.uk
01283 734981/730606 M:07736613557
Ilkeston and District Riding Club- Club
/ Mini Open
Spring Farm
https://sites.google.com/site/
ilkestonanddistrictridingclub/about-us
07725633222
Easter Showing Show
Maltby and District Riding Club, Milton
Equestrian Centre
www.maltbyridingclub.co.uk
Nsea Jumping With Style
Northallerton Equestrian Centre
www.northallertonequestriancentre.
co.uk 01609 772942
Show Jumping at Patrington Mill
Patrington Mill, Welwick Road,
Patrington, Yorkshire HU12 0RP
www.patringtonmillshowyard.co.uk
07707725792
3rd and 4th Sleepover
4th Show Jumping Clinic
5th Pony Day
6th Cross Country Clinic
7th Pony Day
8th Nervous and Novice
Show Jumping
10th and 11th Sleepover
11th Show Jumping Clinic
APRIL DATES
Showing Coloureds
Richmond Equestrian Centre,
www.richmondec.co.uk
01748 811295
Showing Shows
Showing Shows, Mill Lane Stables
07824775967
Soar Valley - Non Members Welcome
Farley Way
www.svrc.co.uk 07872 860831
Trailblazers Unaff Showjumping
Speetley Equestrian Centre, Derbyshire
S43 4TA
www.speetleyec.co.uk
Winter Unaffiliated Dressage Series
2016/17, Unicorn Centre (Rda),
www.rdaunicorncentre.co.uk
01642 576222
XC Clinic With James Sommerville
West Yorkshire Horseplay, Speetley
Equestrian
www.wyhp.co.uk
07946892713
Yorkshire Dales Native Pony
Show 2017
Yorkshire Dales Highland
01729 830 300
12th Pony Day
13th Cross Country Clinic
14th Pony Day
16th Trailblazers and
Cricklands Qualifiers
Dressage
28th Friday Night Show
Jumping with Trailblazers
and Cricklands Qualifiers
Please see website for more information.
If you wish to book a place please call and pay
over the phone to secure your place
Please see website for more information
Friday night running last Friday of month only
SCHOOL HIRE AVAILABLE £30 HOUR
Schedules and info available at www.tvequestrian.co.uk
01636 813588
Occupation Lane, Fiskerton, Southwell, Notts
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YOUR EVENTS CALENDAR FOR THE MONTH AHEAD
Monday 17th April
Jumping and Pole Work Clinic With
Christie Batty
Aldham Mill Farm Livery
07886192300
Easter Scavenger Hunt and
Gymkhana Games
Eland Lodge Equestrian
www.elandlodge.com
01283 575856
Ian Brown Tuition
Northallerton Equestrian Centre
www.northallertonequestriancentre.co.uk
01609 772942
Polework Clinic- Penny Spicer
Northallerton Equestrian Centre
www.northallertonequestriancentre.co.uk
01609 772942
Junior Monday Club With Helen
Roddy
Northallerton Equestrian Centre
www.northallertonequestriancentre.co.uk
01609 772942
British Dressage
Richmond Equestrian Centre
www.richmondec.co.uk
01748 811295
Have a Go Show
Sheepgate Equestrian
www.sheepgate.co.uk 01205 870236
(office hrs) 07768 156 262
British Dressage
Witham Villa Equestrian Centre
www.withamvilla.co.uk 01455 282694
One Day Event
York & Ainsty North Hunt
www.yorkandainstynorthhunt.co.uk
01423330293
Tuesday 18th April
Evening Beginner/novice
Showjumping
Eland Lodge Equestrian
www.elandlodge.com
01283 575856
Tuesday Evening Unaffiliated
Showjumping
Northallerton Equestrian Centre
www.northallertonequestriancentre.co.uk
01609 772942
British Dressage to Music Clinic
Northallerton Equestrian Centre
www.northallertonequestriancentre.co.uk
01609 772942
ONLINE SHOP
www.miltonequestrian.co.uk
Also at Milton Equestrian:
* We hold a range of shows from Showing to
Jumping and Dressage * Indoor Arena Hire available
* Lessons with our very own BSJA coach Selina
Cawkwell * Livery available
(Take a look at our website to find our more)
Blyth Rd, Carlton Forest, Worksop, Notts S81 0TP
Tel: 01909 733844
WEB: www.miltonec.co.uk EMAIL: info@miltonec.co.uk
British Showjumping
Speetley Equestrian Centre
www.speetleyec.co.uk
Wednesday 19th April
Evening Showjumping
Eland Lodge Equestrian
www.elandlodge.com
01283 575856
British Dressage
Northallerton Equestrian Centre
www.northallertonequestriancentre.co.uk
01609 772942
Darryl Thickett Dressage Clinic
Professional Equine Services
www.professionalequineservices.co.uk
07791792711
Evening Unaffiliated Show Jumping
(Higher)
Richmond Equestrian Centre
www.richmondec.co.uk
01748 811295
Steph Croxford Clinic
Wellow Equestrian Centre
www.wellowequestrian.co.uk
01623 860997
Friday 21st April
Junior Friday Club With Helen Roddy
Northallerton Equestrian Centre
www.northallertonequestriancentre.co.uk
01609 772942
Evening Indoor Dressage
Sheepgate Equestrian
www.sheepgate.co.uk 01205 870236
(office hrs) 07768 156262
Games Afternoon
Witham Villa Equestrian Centre
www.withamvilla.co.uk 01455 282694
Saturday 22nd April
Shetland Grand National Training Day
Arena UK
www.arenauk.com 01476 591 569
Northallerton Horse Trials
British Eventing, Yorkshire
www.britisheventing.com
Burton Hunt Pony Club Mini Winter
League Dressage and SJ
Willow Banks
www.willowbanks.co.uk 01673828824
Showjumping
Epworth Equestrian
www.epworthequestrian.co.uk 01427
872293 or 07786 631750
Highmoor Bloodhounds Cross Country
Schooling Day
Pocklington near York
www.highmoorbloodhounds.com
07749342074
Holme Valley Show Jumping Clinic
With Louise Redfearn
Forest Hill Stables
07775 991492
Flat Work / Dressage Test Ride Clinic
Little London Liveries
07732 999920
Pony British Show Jumping
Richmond Equestrian Centre,
www.richmondec.co.uk
01748 811295
Hannah Russell Demo
Richmond Equestrian Centre
www.richmondec.co.uk
01748 811295
Roseberry Topping Guided Ride
(North York Moors)
Newton-under-Roseberry
www.rideyorkshire.org 07583 451825 /
07570 112010
Dressage Clinic - Emma Jablonski
Scarsdale Equine Vets
www.emmajablonskiequestrian.co.uk
01332 294929
2nd Round Trailblazers Dressage
Vale View Equestrian,
www.valeviewequestrian.co.uk
01664 823739
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Loose Lane Jumping
Wellow Equestrian Centre
www.wellowequestrian.co.uk
01623 860997
Sunday 23rd April
Bsps Area 5
Arena UK
www.arenauk.com 01476 591 569/
07774 018103
One Day Event
Blankney Hunt Pony Club
07807824459
Double Points Show Jumping
Eckington Riding Club, EDRC Showground
www.eckingtonridingclub.co.uk
07890839350
One Day Event Training
Eland Lodge Equestrian
www.elandlodge.com 01283 575856
British Show Jumping
Epworth Equestrian
www.epworthequestrian.co.uk
01427 872293
British Dressage Quest Club
Hargate Equestrian
www.hargateequestrian.co.uk
01283 734981/730606
M:07736613557
British Dressage
Hargate Equestrian
www.hargateequestrian.co.uk
01283 734981/730606 M:07736613557
Hope Valley Riding Club Open Show
(Esuk Qualifier)
HVRC Club field
www.hopevalleyridingclub.co.uk
01433 651331 or 07505 490056
Mls Combined Training Sunday 23rd
April 2017
Mill Lane Stables
07976938119
Easter Fun Show
Newbold Verdon Equestrian Centre
www.nvec.co.uk 01455 824240
Arena Showcross
Penistone and District Riding Club
www.penistoneridingclub.org.uk
07833 794181
Arena Cross Country
Raw Equine, Wellow Equestrian Centre
07880971711
Indoor Spring Showjumping Show
Rearsby Lodge Riding Club, Brooksby
Equestrian Centre
www.rearsbylodge.com
0116 2871662
British Dressage Quest Club
Richmond Equestrian Centre
www.richmondec.co.uk
01748 811295
Unaffiliated Dressage Winter League
Richmond Equestrian Centre
www.richmondec.co.uk
01748 811295
Ripley Riders Club - Club Show -
Open to Non Members
Parkside
www.ripleyriders.org.uk 07931709733
British Showjumping
Speetley Equestrian Centre,
Derbyshire S43 4TA
www.speetleyec.co.uk
Open Show Inc Qualifiers - Esuk,
Cricklands and Think Pink
Springwood Riding Club
springwoodridingclub.weebly.com
07716137484
Dressage Demo With Ashley Ward
Turbury Equisport
www.turburyequisport.co.uk
07789 265 973
British Dressage
Vale View Equestrian
www.valeviewequestrian.co.uk
01664 823739
Monday 24th April
Emma Massingale Method Behind
the Madness
Arena UK
www.arenauk.com 01476 591 569
Junior Monday Club With Helen
Roddy
Northallerton Equestrian Centre
www.northallertonequestriancentre.co.uk
01609 772942
Ian Brown Tuition
Northallerton Equestrian Centre
www.northallertonequestriancentre.co.uk
01609 772942
Tuesday 25th April
Evening Beginner/novice
Showjumping
Eland Lodge Equestrian
www.elandlodge.com 01283 575856
Unaffiliated Evening Showjumping
Hargate Equestrian
www.hargateequestrian.co.uk 01283
734981/730606 M:07736613557
Unaffiliated Evening Dressage
Hargate Equestrian
www.hargateequestrian.co.uk 01283
734981/730606 M:07736613557
Tuesday Evening Unaffiliated
Showjumping
Northallerton Equestrian Centre
www.northallertonequestriancentre.co.uk
01609 772942
Wednesday 26th April
Evening Showjumping
Eland Lodge Equestrian
www.elandlodge.com 01283 575856
Senior British Show Jumping Cat 2
Richmond Equestrian Centre
www.richmondec.co.uk 01748 811295
Thursday 27th April
Training Thursday Pyo Combined
Training
Northallerton Equestrian Centre
www.northallertonequestriancentre.co.uk
01609 772942
Dressage Bootcamp
Professional Equine Services
www.professionalequineservices.co.uk
07791792711
Unaffiliated Show Jumping (Lower)
Richmond Equestrian Centre
www.richmondec.co.uk 01748 811295
Friday 28th April
Evening Show Jumping
Caistor Equestrian Centre
www.caistorequestriancentre.com
01472 859341
Stressless Dressage
Epworth Equestrian
www.epworthequestrian.co.uk
01427 872293
Junior Friday Club With Helen Roddy
Northallerton Equestrian Centre
www.northallertonequestriancentre.co.uk
01609 772942
Friday Night Show Jumping
Trentvalley Equestrian Centre
www.tvequestrian.co.uk 07821900838
Nic Knowles Show Jumping Clinic
Wellow Equestrian Centre
www.wellowequestrian.co.uk
01623 860997
Saturday 29th April
Barlborough Country Fair
Derbyshire S43 4TA
British Dressage Quest Club
Brackenhurst Equestrian Centre
www.ntu.ac.uk/brackenhurstec
01158485226
British Senior Showjumping
Eland Lodge Equestrian
www.elandlodge.com
01283 575856
British Dressage
Epworth Equestrian
www.epworthequestrian.co.uk
01427 872293
Unaffiliated Dressage
Epworth Equestrian
www.epworthequestrian.co.uk
01427 872293
Showing Clinic
Milton Equestrian Centre
www.miltonec.co.uk
07768853308
Mini One Day Event
Northallerton Equestrian Centre
www.northallertonequestriancentre.co.uk
01609 772942
Notts Derby Horse Show 3 Showing W
Hunter Fun and Dog
Longmoor Lane Show Ground
www.nottsderbyhorseshow.com
07854317335
East Riding Country Fair - in Hand
Showing at Driffield, Patrington Mill,
www.patringtonmillshowyard.co.uk
07707725792
Unaffiliated Dressage Series
Professional Equine Services
www.professionalequineservices.co.uk
07791792711
British Dressage
Richmond Equestrian Centre
www.richmondec.co.uk 01748 811295
Sue Chadwick Show Jumping Clinic
Turbury Equisport
www.turburyequisport.co.uk
07789 265 973
Trailblazers 2nd Round Showjumping
Vale View Equestrian
www.valeviewequestrian.co.uk
01664 823739
Nic Knowles Show Jumping Clinic
Wellow Equestrian Centre
www.wellowequestrian.co.uk
01623 860997
Sunday 30th April
Dcs Search for a Star Showing
Extravaganza With Evening Per
DCS Riding Club, Ledston Equestrian
Centre , 07855270331
One Day Event
Epworth Equestrian
www.epworthequestrian.co.uk
01427 872293
Combined Training Competition
Friars Hill Stables
www.friarshillridingstables.co.uk
01751 432758
Open Show
Hallamshire Riding Society, Hallamshire
Show Ground
www.hallamshireridingsociety.co.uk/
07813027161
Unaffiliated Dressage Sash Show
Hargate Equestrian
www.hargateequestrian.co.uk
01283 734981/730606 M:07736613557
Holme Valley Grid Work Clinic With
Sue Chadwick
Woodnook Arena 07775 991492
Pleasure Ride - North Ryedale Riding
Club
North Ryedale Riding Club
www.nrrc.co.uk 01751 417 042
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Open Showing, Northern Racing College
07473707006
East Riding Country Fair - Ridden
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Patrington Mill
www.patringtonmillshowyard.co.uk
07707725792
Pennine Riding Club Dressage Series
Pennine Riding Club
www.pennineridingclub.com
07407784662
Arena Cross Country
Raw Equine, Fenland Equestrian Centre
07880971711
Coffee Morning Ride With Horse-Hire
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Ride Yorkshire, Burnby Equestrian Centre
www.rideyorkshire.org 07583 451825 /
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British Dressage - Three Day Show
Sheepgate Equestrian
www.sheepgate.co.uk 01205 870236
(office hrs) 07768 156262
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Wakefield Riding for the Disabled
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www.wakefieldrda.typepad.co.uk
01924 241341
Gill Liggins Clinic
Wellow Equestrian Centre
www.wellowequestrian.co.uk
01623 860997
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www.withamvilla.co.uk
01455 282694
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The Mill, Mansfield Rd, Edingley
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431 Calverton Rd, Arnold,
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Southwell Rd, Nottingham NG14 7HG
Tel: 01636 831111
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Blyth Road, Worksop
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rider. Open 7 days a week. Livery also
available with full use of the course
included. www.danethorpehillxc.co.uk
Sharon Applewhite 07966458116/01636
703980
EQUINE DENTIST
DAVID
WATERS
- HORSE
DENTIST.
DEFRA/Royal
College of Veterinary Surgeons Qualified,
Member of Worldwide Association of
Equine Dentists, 14 years experience with
all types of horses, Midlands based. Tel:
07771783938
EQUINE SPORTS
MASSAGE
AGRICULTURAL MERCHANTS, PET FOODS AND ANIMAL FEEDS
MANUFACTURERS AND RETAILERS (UFAS REGISTERED)
HORSE: FEEDS & BEDDING
LIVESTOCK: FEEDS, MILK REPLACERS, MINERAL BLOCKS
PETS: MIXERS, COMPLETE & TINNED FOOD
BIRDS: WILD & AVIARY FEEDS FISH: FISH FEEDS & BAITS
KELLY
BOWERS.
Fully qualified
and insured
SHOP OPEN MON-FRI 7.00am – 5.00pm SAT 8.00am – 4.30pm
For all of the above products and more.
Delivery available please ask for details.
GABLESTOCK
Witham Mill, Valley Lane, Long Bennington, Newark, Notts NG23 5EE
Tel: 01400 281421 or 281337 – Fax 01400 281851
Email: gablestock@hotmail.co.uk
equine sports massage therapist.
Equine sports massage is the
application of soft tissue manipulation
in order to achieve release of tension,
spasm, & reduce pain in muscle group
areas. Regular treatments can also
prevent injury through detecting
problems in the early stages and aid
recovery following injury. Equine Sports
Massage is recommended by vets &
trainers around the world. Massage is
a non-invasive complimentary therapy
which promotes the natural healing
process, enhances circulation, relieves
tension, assists recovery & enhances
a range of movement. The use of
sports massage is renowned for its
physiological & psychological benefits.
07584629044 kbowers87@hotmail.
co.uk www.kbequinesportsmassage.
co.uk
Eleanor Frost Equine Sports and
Remedial Massage- BSc (Hons) Dip.
ESMT.
Massage
techniques
utilised
amongst others
to enhance
muscle tone,
prevent injuries, prepare the body
for athletic activity and maintain it
in optimum condition. In addition
to reducing muscular tension and
soreness, improving lymphatic flow and
lactate clearance - all horses can benefit
from massage therapy from the happy
hacker to elite eventer. For a friendly
and professio-nal approach, providing
tailored treatments for the individual.
Tel - 07946 934 932 efrostesmt@
yahoo.com
EQUINE THERAPY
GILLIYAN H
CARTER - DIP.
FTST, ESMT, SMA.
Equine/Canine
Sports Massage
& Neuromuscular
Manipulation.
A specialist in soft tissue injury &
rehabilitation. Also offers Deep
Oscillation & Therapeutic Ultrasound
(with vet approval) Tel: 07909-990445
Certified courses are also available:
Equine Sports Massage Diploma (for
professionals) and Equine Massage
Certificate (for Horse Owners)
www.equi-therapyuk.com
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FARRIERS
LIAM CHAPPELL
DIP WCF. fully
qualified and registered
farrier relocating back
to Chesterfield and now taking on new
customers in North Derbyshire, South
Yorkshire and surrounding areas. All
types of work undertaken from elite
competition horses to happy hackers
and everything in between. Working
together with vets, physiotherapists
and trainers to ensure your horse
performs to the best of their ability.
Use of modern and traditional methods
of shoeing and trimming including
specialist plastic shoes and bespoke
hand-made steel shoes where required.
Remedial work also undertaken
following a consultation with examples
of work available on request. Tel: 07584
068441; Email: grovehouseforge@
gmail.com;
Web: www.farrierliam.co.uk
LIVERY YARDS
HOLME HOUSE FARM
EQUESTRIAN. Carlton in Lindrick,
Nr Worksop. Quality livery yard, DIY,
part or full. Large indoor and outdoor
arenas. Extensive cross-country
courses, regular competitions and
annual camp. Unlimited hacking and
all year turn-out. 24hr supervision and
security. Contact Lorna and Bill Walker
on 01909 730247.
CLUMBER LIVERY
Set on the edge of
Clumber Park has
limited vacancies
for DIY/Assisted DIY/Part/Full liveries.
British Horse Society approved yard -
Secure yard with alarmed tack room
and CCTV - Owners live on site, late
night check and lock up - Rest room,
toilet and wash facilities - Separate
locker room - Portable hot/cold shower
unit (small fee) - Floodlit 40mx40m
manege with mirrors and jumps - Grass
jumping arena with a range of jumps -
All year turnout. Optional 24/7 summer
turnout - 55 acres of paddocks on
sand based soil - Summer and winter
paddocks - Horses 2 max to a paddock
with automatic filling water troughs -
On site instructor available for lessons -
Assisted services available for holidays,
sickness, work commitments - No yard
politics, just friendly faces here to ride.
Come and view the superb facilities
for yourself. Call Alison/Nick on 01909
472413 www.clumberlivery.co.uk
best standard. Facilities include: Indoor
stables; All year round; turnout; Outdoor
Manage; Secure tack room. Claxhill Farm,
Carlton Lane, Norwell, Newark. NG23 6LF,
Tel. 07977 629504
NEWTON HOUSE FARM NR.
BINGHAM. Established, well run DIY
livery yard situated on an arable farm,
8 miles from Nottingham. Use of wellknown
cross-country course, 40m x 30m
sand and rubber manege, show jumps
and direct access to an off-road toll ride
with miles of traffic-free hacking. All year
turn-out in individual paddocks, separate
summer and winter grazing on freedraining
land. The yard now implements
the “Intelligent Worming Programme”.
Individual choice of farrier, Vet, instructor
etc. Contact Carole Fisher Tel: 01949
20235 www.newtoncrosscountry.co.uk
PEACEFUL
LIVERY YARD
SURROUNDED
by woodland, just
off A46 between
Lincoln and
Newark. DIY, part or full livery, all stables
have rubber matting and water drinkers,
60x25 floodlit arena with cushion-ride
surface , full set of show-jumps on grass
, wash room and secure tack room , lorry
and trailer parking. Please call Kath
07957754260
PROFESSIONAL EQUINE SERVICES.
Kneesall’s finest
equestrian centre
has fabulous
facilities awaiting you and your horse
including 40x20 waxed indoor arena
with mirrors, 60x30 outdoor arena, full
set of show jumps, Monarch stabling,
covered walker, lunge pen, stocks,
solarium, hot/cold wash-box, post
and rail fenced paddocks and indoor
turnout. Fully qualified and insured staff
on site 24hrs. Specialising in livery and
training solutions for horses and riders
of all abilities, backing and producing
youngsters and re-educating ‘problem’
horses. Contact Rebekkah 07791 792711
or Andrew 07746 168813.
NATURAL HORSEMANSHIP
MICKEY GAVIN, TRUE
HORSEMANSHIP. A fresh approach
to problem solving, all horses helped
without force or fear. For info on private
visits, courses and clinics, email: info@
truehorsemanship.com or call 01623
407634 / 07974 214990.
www.truehorsemanship.com
HORSEBOX REPAIRS
1pm.
SADDLE
Tel: 01636
FITTERS
678006 / 07932 233219.
NICOLA BARRY BSC
(HONS)
BUCKAROO
SADDLERY
Vale View Equestrian
Centre Old Dalby, Melton
Mowbray Leicestershire
LE14 3LX. Qualified with
the Society of Master
Saddlers (SMS) and also a Master
Saddle Fitting Consultant (MSFC). Nicola
was the first in the country to gain
both of these qualifications. New and
second-hand saddles, including Equipe,
Kent & Masters and our very own made
to measure Sovereign saddles. Onsite
flocking and alterations. Yard visits
or fittings at Vale View Equestrian.
Discounts available fitting/checking for
multiple horses on the same yard
0845 3003566 Sales@buckarooequine.
co.uk
SADDLE FITTER / TACK & SADDLERY
D.J.RICHARDSON
MASTER SADDLER
/ SMS QUALIFIED
SADDLE FITTER.
Purpose built Saddlefit centre near the
Newark showground or home visits. Excellent
Range of both New and secondhand
saddles available. All Reflocking
and aftercare to saddles undertaken. Te
07787532601 / 01636701790
T&C ROBINSON,
BILLINGHAY AND
STAMFORD. Society
of Master Saddlers
qualified Saddle Fitter. We undertake
saddle fitting throughout the East
Midlands area. New, second-hand
leather and synthetic saddles always
in stock. Repairs expertly undertaken.
Ring 01526 860436. E: john@tandcrobinson.co.uk
CLAXHILL LIVERIES
. FULL, PART OR
HUNT LIVERIES. Small
professionally run yard
in the beautiful village of
Norwell. Close to Newark with easy
access to A1 for Showground, Arena Uk
etc. Full, Part and Hunter Livery tailored
to suit you and your horse to the very
RUG WASHING & REPAIRS
HARRIET HAIVERS. Willow Farm,
Hawton, Newark, Notts NG24 3RR. Tack
and rug repairs - English saddles bought
and sold - Bridlework made to order -
Saddle fitting and reflocking. Now Open
Weekdays 9am - 5pm; Saturday 9am -
HARRIET HAIVERS. Willow Farm,
Hawton, Newark, Notts NG24 3RR.
Tack and rug repairs - English saddles
bought and sold - Bridlework made to
order - Saddle fitting and reflocking.
Open Weekdays 9am - 5pm (closed
Mondays); Sat 9am - 1pm. Tel: 01636
678006 / 07932 233219.
S. MILNER & SON. 2 Society of
Master Saddlers qualified saddle fitters.
Saddle fittings at the shop or at your
yard. Over 200 saddles in stock, new
& 2nd hand. Call 01664 454839 for an
appointment.
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SADDLE FITTER / TACK & SADDLERY
KICK ON EQUESTRIAN
Mobile saddle fitting service, Stocking a wide range of new
and used saddles from around £150 to made to measure
starting at £650.
Saddle fitter for The Saddle Company, saddle reflocking,
repairs and tree adjustments made on site.Experienced,
friendly and reliable service.
Contact Teresa on 07892 880197 or 01773 860121
We stock a wide range of
equipment for horse and rider.
• Riding hats and body protectors expertly fitted.
• Good choice of jodphurs, boots and chaps
for adult and child.
• Summer turnouts, fly rugs and fly repellents in stock.
• Rug washing, reproofing and repairing.
All saddlery repairs on site by Society of Master Saddlers Saddler
Sadddle fitting checks and saddle sales by SMS Qualified saddle fitter
Open: Mon-Fri 9am-5.30pm and Saturday 9am-4pm
The Tack Box, 43 - 45 Chieftain Way, Tritton Rd, Lincoln, LN6 7RY
Telephone: 01522 533822
SURFACE SPECIALISTS
The Equestrian
Surface Specialists
Fibresand - F55 - Silica sand
Our Expertise:
Est.1992
so a wealth of
experience to
offer
Easy parking
› Over 30 years experience
› Proven specialised surfaces
› Professional advice
› No obligation site visits
› ISO 9001 approved
SHOWS
Get your FREE Loyalty points Bonus Card Signed Per
Class Per Show to qualify for end of year awards, 3
shows to be attended. • Saturday Shows - Sash Shows
to 6th No Dressage or Handy Pony on Sats • Sunday
Shows - Rosettes to 8th Place • Dog Show at all Shows
Placed to 4th
Sunday 26th March
Sunday 9th April
Saturday 29th April
Saturday 6th May
Saturday 20th May
Saturday 3rd June
Saturday 10th June
Sunday 9th July
Saturday 12th August
Sunday 3rd September
Saturday 23rd September
Saturday 21st October
TRAINING
See Web Page
for Main
Schedule
IN ASSOCIATION WITH
All Events held at Longmoor Lane Show Ground,
Breaston DE72 3BB - Just off junction 25 M1 Between
Nottingham and Derby
Showing Shows 75 Classes & Championships - Classes for all
types / Age & abilities, Show Jumping Days, Dressage Days,
See the website & schedule booklet for full information on the
events on each date. Rosettes to 8th in all classes - August
Double Points Trophy Show, Various Qualifiers at Events
Encouraging judges, quality awards, something for all ages
and abilities, quality safe equipment & jumps, dedicated team
to help you enjoy your day
WELL DRAINING • EASILY ACCESSIBLE • FLAT SHOWGROUND
0115 8542710/07854317335 emma.rushton@ntlworld.com
or send LARGE SAE to 50 Spencer Ave, Sandiacre, Nottm, NG105DA Marked NDHS Schedule Entry Drop
point at Above Address or Risley Saddlery, or by post - Save money pre entering, day entries are more £££
www.nottsderbyhorseshow.com
Sunday 30th April 2017
Holme House Farm Equestrian,
Worksop, Notts, S81 8DJ
combined show jumping and cross country
triers, triers pairs, novice, novice pairs,
intermediate & open classes
cash prizes with rosettes
£200 TO OPEN WINNER
clear round show jumping
trade stands and full catering facilities
contact Lorna Walker 01909 730247
or mobile 07970 972539
PROFESSIONAL EQUINE SERVICES. Backing, starting
and schooling your youngster couldn’t be easier at Kneesall’s
finest equestrian centre. Don’t miss out on the limited places
available. Fabulous facilities awaiting you and your horse including 40x20 waxed
indoor arena with mirrors, 60x30 outdoor arena, full set of show-jumps, Monarch
stabling, covered walker, lunge pen, stocks, solarium, hot/cold wash-box, post and
rail fenced paddocks plus indoor turnout. Fully insured and qualified staff on site
24hrs. Specialising in schooling and training solutions for horses and riders of all
abilities, back & producing youngsters and re-educating ‘problem’ horses. Contact
Rebekkah 07791 792711 or Andrew 07746 168813.
As recommended by
Kerry Brennan
International Show Jumper.
Tel: 01623 622441 707555 Mob: 07885 893607 www.mansfield-sand.co.uk
www.mansfieldsand.co.uk
TACK & SADDLERY
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F MARTIN LTD. MARTINS FARM,
Dorket Head Farm, Calverton Road,
Arnold, Nottingham. Everything for
your horse and pet: plus riding wear and
outdoor clothing: Feed, Supplements,
Electric and Wooden fencing and gates.
T: 0115 9268703 F: 0115 9264995.
www.martinsfarm.co.uk
VETERINARY
BAKEWELL EQUINE VETS.
Experienced equine vets providing
an ambulatory service and clinic
with stabling and surgical facilities.
We provide AI services, digital x-ray,
ultrasound scanning, shockwave
therapy, dentistry, video gastroscopy/
endoscopy, lameness investigations,
JMB measurement and pre-purchase
examinations. Open 8.30-5.00pm plus
24hr emergency service 01629 810351
www.bakewellvets.co.uk
74 April 2017 Equestrian Life

WHETHER YOU’RE A HAPPY HACKER OR SERIOUS SHOW GOER, BOBBO
EQUESTRIAN STRIVE TO SUPPLY QUALITY PRODUCTS AT COMPETITIVE PRICES.
Stocking many well-known brands, we
are quickly become known for our fast
service, and our customers are returning
time after time.
Our Derbyshire based shop is constantly growing with
new lines and stock, and our pre-owned department
is busy daily with quality used Saddles, Bridles, Boots,
Clothing and rugs etc.
We’ve built up a great relationship with our suppliers,
and this allows us to bring you products to your door
or delivered in store quickly. Typical delivery is next
day if we order a non-stocked item. We offer a full
returns policy of something is not fit for purpose. We
are also now licensed to sell and advise on Carr, Day
and Martin products.
We're taking orders for jumps and mounting blocks, at
present these are collection only from our shop in
Breaston or you can arrange your own collection.
Standard jump wings £30 per set, Jacobs ladder wings
£75 per pair, designed wings as photo £55 per pair,
mounting blocks 50cm high £45. Please contact us to
order.
Our friendly staff are always on hand to offer advice
on our products, - and if you visit our shop, the kettle
is always on. We hope you find everything you need
whilst shopping with us, please follow us on facebook
for latest deals and offers. We also do a range of
everyday gifts for all occasions. Our sister company is
Mill Hill Garden Centre based in the same location,
come see us for all your garden needs.
For a 10% Equestrian Life discount on any of our new stock,
please quote EL10 at the checkout – offer valid until 30th April 2017.
Bobbo Equestrian products
C/o Mill Hill Garden Centre | Mill Hill Lane | Breaston | Derbys DE72 3AX | Tel 07838 769173
Email: martyn@bobboequestrian.co.uk | www.bobboequestrian.co.uk | www.facebook.co.uk/usedequestrian