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DEAR READERS…. 

What happened to good manners and common 

sense? I’ve seen numerous posts recently with 

some negative commentary on a whole host of 

subject ranging from who won what, who judged 

what, who shouldn’t have won or qualified and 

the list goes on. 

When we have real life issues such as 

Manchester and Grenfell Towers taking place and 

impacting either directly or indirectly on our lives, does it not somewhat put 

the importance of winning a piece of ribbon and a friendship in the shade? 

The advent of social media has changed the way people interact and it has 

helped to bring some really important issues to the fore but can’t people 

just try and be nice or keep it to the inner circle of friends, away from a 

keyboard. 

As we reach the half way point of the year, the longest day behind us 

already, Equestrian Life is turning it’s attention to some changes and by the 

end of the year these will be in place. Before then of course we are keeping 

a close eye on locals qualifying for HOYS and look forward to hearing 

all the results from the Royal International at the end of the month. The 

Equestrian Life Championships follow shortly after – an amended format 

and entries are starting to pick up, just need the weather to behave and it’s 

looking like a good weekend ahead. 

Zoe 

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10 Trafford Photography 

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12 Bloomfiels Horseboxes 

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20 Get Ready for Pony 

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News 

round-up 

Pony Club 

girls in the 

Pink! 

Two Cumberland Farmers’ 

Hunt (South) Branch of The 

Pony Club (CFHS) Members 

have represented Northern 

England at the highest level 

in the last month. Alex 

Airey (13) and Sarah Hale 

(14) were selected to be 

part of a Northern England 

Tetrathlon Team, with 

their eye-catching pink 

team livery, at the Junior 

Regional Competition 

at Moreton Morrell in 

Warwickshire. Teams from 

all over England, Scotland, 

Ireland and Wales compete 

annually at this event, and 

whilst the stakes are high, 

there is strong camaraderie 

amongst the competitors, 

with many new 

friendships 

forged. 

Tetrathlon is 

a demanding 

sport comprising 

shooting, crosscountry 

running, 

swimming and 

cross-country 

riding. It proved 

to be a tough 

competition 

with a tricky 

Flash. 

cross-country 

course resulting 

in only 26 clear rounds from 

163 starters. Both Alex and 

Sarah picked up a number 

of penalties on the crosscountry 

course, but strong 

performances in the run 

and the swim phases helped 

their team into 9th position 

out of 21 teams. 

Alex Airey at Royal 

Windsor Horse Show on 

Sarah Hale and the aptly named 

Splashy jumping into the water 

at Moreton Morrell. 

Alex also travelled to 

the Royal Windsor Horse 

Show in May for a similar 

competition, but one where 

cross-country riding is 

replaced by arena jumping 

over a mixture of show 

jumps and working hunter 

fences. Alex was 7th overall 

at this event and 

was in the 3rd 

placed Northern 

England Team. 

Then girls are 

coached in 

shooting by 

former CFHS 

member John 

Fletcher, and in 

cross-country 

riding by Treena 

Lang and David 

Wadge. Sarah 

is a member 

of Penrith 

Swimming Club. Last 

minute emergency shoeing 

was provided by Dan Broad 

(DipWCF) for Sarah’s pony 

Splashy, who is kindly 

loaned by former CFHS 

Member Phoebe Williams- 

Ellis. 

Raising Money for 

I Love Manchester 

On Saturday 3rd June, North West Bloodhounds held a 

charity ride, at Charity Farm in Wrightington, to raise 

money for the I Love Manchester fund, following the Arena 

attack on Monday 22nd May. Nici Aldridge from the North 

West Bloodhounds team tells us about the event, and why 

it was organised. 

“Most of the North West Bloodhounds team either live 

or work in Manchester, and have close ties to the city. We 

all had connections to people at the concert - this was 

an attack on our friends and family, and we wanted to do 

something to show our support. 

We had a show arranged for 3rd June, but shows are 

expensive to run, so we quickly made the decision to cancel 

the show and organise a fun ride instead. Fred and Andrew 

Waring at Charity Farm donated the use of their facilities, 

waiving their usual charges. The ride was also supported by 

Northwest Medics, who provided first aid / paramedic cover 

free of charge. 

Over 50 riders joined us on the day, and following a 

minute’s silence, they had an exciting time riding over 

the cross country and working hunter fields at Charity 

Farm and also the Gallops at Hesketh House, which we 

incorporated into our ride by kind permission of Brian 

Bromley. At the end of the ride, several riders then joined 

in a thrilling “Chase Me Charlie” competition with a cash 

prize of £150, won by Sara Moss Gibbons, presented on the 

day by our Senior Master, Nigel Kamel. 

To raise additional funds, our regular photographers, 

Kim Yarwood, Angie Hudson, Audra Anderson and Nici 

Aldridge, all agreed to make their photos available for 

download and use, giving riders access to over 2000 photos 

from the event for a single £5 donation to the fund. 

In total over £1000 has been raised from the event, with 

photo money still coming in this week. We are all very 

grateful to those who supported our event and are thrilled 

to have raised such a good total for the Manchester fund.” 


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The Queen visits Eland 

Lodge Equestrian Centre 

On Thursday 25th May, Her Majesty 

The Queen visited Eland Lodge 

Equestrian Centre to see the 

exceptional equestrian facilities in 

action. The private visit was conducted 

within the Needwood Survey which is 

part of The Duchy of Lancaster Estate 

owned by Her Majesty The Queen as 

The Duke of Lancaster. 

Once arrived, Her Majesty, dressed 

in royal blue, proceeded to the Royal 

Viewing Platform. Among those 

presented to The Queen were John 

and Veronica Coupland of Eland Lodge 

Equestrian. 

Managing Director John Coupland 

spoke about the visit “We are 

extremely happy that Her Majesty 

has made time in an incredibly busy 

schedule to visit the Needwood Survey 

and Eland Lodge in particular. The 

whole country knows of Her Majesty’s 

love of horses and we are thrilled to 

have had the chance to show off the 

equestrian centre we have created here 

at Eland Lodge. We have commitment 

to entry level riding and believe whole 

heartedly in the development of the 

next generation of riders through 

training, competition and enjoyment 

and it was a wonderful endorsement 

of that belief to have Her Majesty 

on site to watch four members of 

the Pony Club demonstrating their 

excellent skill on our Cross Country 

course. It was a very special day for all 

concerned!”. 

From the viewing platform, The 

Queen enjoyed the view over the 

65 acre cross country course and 

watched a small team of riders 

tackling a number of fences and 

combinations, including the 

Newborough Leap, Dubarry Water 

complex, the Dew Pond, the Broken 

Bridge and the Log Stacks. 

Riding the course were four local 

Pony Club members: India Edwards 

& Josie Coupland from the South 

Staffordshire Hunt Branch of The 

Pony Club, and Sally Ann Turkington 

& Izzy Mead from the Meynell Hunt 

Branch of The Pony Club. Once the 

demonstration was complete, the 

riders were presented to the Queen. 

Izzy Mead, rider, said: “I was really 

nervous but so excited to ride for The 

Queen. All the horses were brilliant 

and I’m really proud of my horse 

Cracker! It was an amazing experience 

to meet The Queen.” 

Once the presentation was complete, 

Her Majesty was driven through the 

site to take in the on-site equestrian 

& country store, livery yard and 

4000m2 all weather show jumping and 

dressage arena. 

Hedgethorpe April Morning and 

Tara Robinson aged 15 took the 

RIHS PUK Dalkeith Young Riders 

ticket at Hambleton it was their 

first ever attempt at an RI class. 

They then went on to stand 

reserve champion. 

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INTRODUCING STABLELOG 

- the new online training and 

competition diary for horse riders 

Setting goals is the first step to 

turning the impossible into the 

possible and www.stablelog. 

com is a new website that helps horse 

riders to do just that. By increasing 

focus on their riding, riders can 

improve quicker in order to achieve 

their goals. 

On sign up riders are taken to a horse 

specific home page where they can 

upload their favourite picture of their 

horse and set their dedicated goals, 

then the next step is planning how 

you will get there! 

The dedicated calendar helps you plan 

all your training, horse management 

and competitions, you can colour code 

this by discipline and add in multiple 

horses if you are lucky enough to have 

more than one! To ensure that you 

are well prepared you will also receive 

email reminders for all your activities 

to help to keep you on track. 

really makes you think!) Of course 

any stand out tips can be added to the 

Top Tips section of your homepage 

to ensure these are top of your mind 

at all times - It’s so easy to forget the 

fundamental things! 

One of the most useful areas of 

StableLog is the ability to add your 

results and produce graphs showing 

your progress. It’s fantastic to see how 

you are tracking over time - it really 

keeps you focused and helps with 

perspective after a bad day! 

www.stablelog.com is now live and you 

can sign up for a free 30 day trial to 

check out all the features. 

After your activity you are prompted 

to add a learning log. It’s great to do 

this on your phone immediately after 

your ride so that you don’t forget 

anything! The learning log is your 

diary and a great place to keep track 

of all your triumphs - you can add 

photos and rate your session (which 

ABOUT CAROLINE & ALISON 

Stablelog has been developed by Caroline Pritchard-Law and Alison O’ Connor 

both keen riders and members of Bicester Riding Club. Caroline and Alison met 

through the riding club, and became part of a dressage team called The Bicester 

Bonkers Birds. Last year the team were lucky enough to win the TeamQuest 

National Championships. This win inspired Caroline and Alison to create a tool to 

help themselves and others to achieve their goals. 

“Winning the championships was a dream come true and made us realise that 

you can achieve anything if you focus and train hard. The new website www. 

stablelog.com helps riders of all abilities to plan what they want to achieve, 

schedule training and competitions and then monitor progress. We genuinely 

hope that stablelog.com will help horse riders like us to improve and achieve 

their aims.” 


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Mellor Is SCT’s First 

Enterprise Award Winner 

Elizabeth Mellor is the 

first winner of Stubbing 

Court Training Ltd (SCT)’s 

Enterprise Award, which 

was founded to reward 

apprentices who “go the 

extra mile” in helping 

the businesses in which 

they are employed to be 

successful. The award was 

supported by the British 

Equestrian Federation 

(BEF). 

Three of Chesterfield-based 

training provider SCT’s 

apprentices – Elizabeth, 

April Brereton and Katie 

Leech – were selected to 

go forward for the final 

judging of the Enterprise 

Award by Sarah Armstrong, 

performance director of 

the BEF’s World Class 

programme, at Chatsworth 

International Horse Trials 

on 14 May. 

Sarah was highly impressed 

by all three candidates, 

but chose 18-year-old 

Elizabeth, who is employed 

by Hood Hill Farm livery 

stables in Chapeltown, 

Sheffield. 

“All three had put a lot of 

work into their submissions, 

but Elizabeth’s shone. Her 

thoughtfulness and very 

thorough approach made 

her a clear winner,” said 

Sarah. “Overall, the quality 

from a group of people 

just starting out in the 

workplace showed some 

great ideas, a dedicated 

approach to their work 

and a clear passion for the 

equestrian industry.” 

Elizabeth’s prize is a place 

on the British Equestrian 

Federation’s prestigious 

three-day “Business of 

Equestrian” programme in 

Newmarket in October. She 

will receive training from 

leading experts on running 

an equestrian business, 

including health and safety, 

employment law, owner 

relationships and contracts, 

and managing staff and 

performance. 

Elizabeth said: “Winning 

the SCT Enterprise Award 

has given me so much more 

confidence and self-esteem, 

knowing that if I set my 

mind to achieve something, 

I can. It shows that hard 

work pays off. 

“My employer, Josie Gibbs, 

was delighted to hear I had 

won, and I hope to carry on 

making her proud during 

the time I work for her.” 

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23 championships at one venue, four days of dressage heaven! 

Be part of the drama of the occasion as over 500 of the nation’s most gifted competitors 

and their horses gather for battle at the 62 nd annual National Dressage Championships. 

Nationals Pavilion 

Watch all of the action from the comfort 

of the Nationals Pavilion area. Relax and 

enjoy the social occasion of the 

Championships alongside the main arena 

Sensational Shopping 

From dressage essentials and canine 

must-haves to discovering a bargain or 

splurging on an indulgence, with over 80 

trade stands there’s something for 

everyone at the Nationals! 

Laura Tomlinson Master Class 

European, World and Olympic medallist 

Laura Tomlinson MBE is back to let us in 

on her top tips and dressage secrets in 

Saturday and Sunday’s LeMieux 

Master Class. Holding the record for the 

youngest British Dressage National 

Champion, Laura’s training 

is built on classic principles 

instilled by her father, 

Wilfried Bechtolsheimer. 

Tickets start from just £14, with discounts for members of 

British Dressage, Pony Club and Riding Club, plus children 

under six go free! 

For more information head over to: 

www.bdchampionships.com

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Trafford Photography launch 

their new ‘Fine Art Equine Studio’ 

To those in the 

Equestrian Life 

area, Trudy Trafford 

Photography needs no 

introduction; wonderful event 

photographers, a busy family 

business which also enlists the 

talents of an extended team. 

TIME FOR CHANGE 

Whilst Trafford Photography 

still enjoy covering events, 

their real passion always has 

been in the animal portraiture 

side of photography. The great 

British Weather has a bearing 

on the outdoor shoots, lets 

face it, who wants a photo 

on their living room wall 

looking like a drowned rat! 

Trudy’s love of fine art equine 

photography blossomed 

from the location portraiture 

sessions. Also, having a small 

home studio where she often 

photographs dogs, gave Trudy 

the idea to do it on a bigger 

scale for the horses. 

The equine studio began a 

number of years ago with a 

mobile studio which they can 

take out to yards but it’s very 

dependent on the yard having 

the right space, a nice looking 

floor and a safe confined space 

to do the shoot. This meant 

that usually they would be 

limited to head and shoulder 

shots. It has taken Trafford 

Photography a good few years 

of development to work out 

what was important for them 

in an equine studio; obviously 

of paramount importance 

was the safety of the horse, 

handler, assistants, the camera 

and lighting equipment 

and last but not least the 

photographer! The other issue 

they had was that they wanted 

to have a continuous seamless 

background in order to create 

the full length high end fine 

art images. 

Although not officially 

launched until the 14th July, 

Trudy did have the pleasure 

of photographing Jo Bednall’s 

treasured event horse Zsan. 

Here’s what Jo had to say 

about the shoot. “I had been 

looking for a photographer, 

but I didn’t want ‘normal’ 

photos, I wanted quite an 

‘arty’ shot. I found Trudy 

via Facebook but I knew her 

company from previous shows 

with my daughter. I took 

Zsan to the studio which was 

very impressive. She let Zsan 

get used to the lights and 

the backdrop and Zsan turned 

out to be a real poser and loved 

being the centre of attention! 

Trudy and Grace made the whole 

experience such fun and never 

rushed. The finished photos are 

truly amazing and I cant thank 

her enough”. 

LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION 

Trudy says “I am so excited to 

be officially launching on Friday 

14th July 2017, where we will 

be offering special introductory 

offers. We are based at Selston 

in Nottinghamshire. Invitations 

will be going out shortly for 

the launch event – so keep an 

eye out for the Postman”. If 

you would like to register your 

interest please email trudy@ 

traffordphotography.co.uk . 

To celebrate this launch, 

Equestrian Life have teamed up 

with Trafford Photography for one 

very lucky reader to win their own 

studio session. All details and 

terms and conditions can be found 

on Pages 14-15. 


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What a Launch 

Bloomfields Horseboxes celebrated 

the opening of their new premises 

with a fantastic Open Day. 

Fans of the 

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There was face 

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WIN a pair of tickets 

to The Land Rover 

Burghley Horse Trials 

The Land Rover 

Burghley Horse Trials 

are a highlight of the 

late summer season and 

this year we’re able to offer 

readers the chance to win 

a pair tickets and car pass 

to this year’s event (31st 

August – 3rd September). 

Winners will be able to 

enjoy all four days of the 

competition, shop till they 

drop amongst the numerous 

trade stands and indulge in 

the culinary delights of the 

food village. 

While last year’s event was 

dominated by Antipodeans, 

this year’s competition 

comes hot on the heels of 

the 2017 European Eventing 

Championship in Strzegom, 

Poland and it is anticipated 

that visitors will have the 

chance to welcome home 

Team GB riders and witness 

European medallists in 

action. 

The horse trials, which 

attracted over 150,000 

visitors last year, starts 

with the elegance of 

dressage in the main 

arena (Thursday and 

Friday). Saturday offers 

the adrenalin high of cross 

country, when competitors 

test their nerve around 

Burghley’s famously 

challenging course, 

designed by Captain Mark 

Phillips. The competition 

comes to a climax with 

show jumping on Sunday 

to determine who will 

carry home the Land 

Rover Perpetual Challenge 

Trophy and the substantial 

first prize money. 

Situated within the 

magnificent parkland 

of Burghley House 

in Stamford, on the 

Cambridgeshire/ 

Lincolnshire border, 

Land Rover Burghley is 

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renowned not only as 

a major international 

sporting event, but also as 

the premier occasion in the 

autumn social calendar. 

This year Burghley’s unique 

retail village will host more 

than 600 trade stands, 

purveying everything from 

handmade cheeses, artisan 

breads and rare breed 

meats to luxury goods 

such as fine jewellery, 

contemporary fashion 

and exotic holidays. For 

the equestrian enthusiast, 

every possible type 

of horse-related 

paraphernalia is on sale, 

ranging from stabling, feed 

and tack to riding boots, 

hats and clothing. 

Advance admission ticket 

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We have one pair of tickets 

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In this issue we have teamed 

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‘Providing Solutions, not Problems’ 

RiderCise ® - Improving Riding Equilibrium and Rider Performance 

As Riders, Owners and 

Trainers, we all know the 

importance of ensuring 

that our horses are healthy, 

happy, fit, conditioned, stress and 

pain free and have tack which fits 

for their discipline. What about the 

rider? 

All other sports, at any level, require 

individuals to train meticulously, fuel 

the body and treat muscular-skeletal 

restrictions/imbalances. By doing this 

they increase the chance of success 

and decrease the risk of injuries. Why 

is equestrianism different? 

We often focus so much on our 

horses that we forget to look at 

ourselves, we are just as important. 

Equestrianism is unique in that it 

relies on the performance of both 

horse and riders for equilibrium. 

It is essential that riders are also 

healthy, stress and pain free and 

conditioned for the sport. Not only 

to improve Riding Equilibrium and 

reduce risk of injuries but so that 

riding is thoroughly enjoyed. 

If we are unconditioned or have 

muscular-skeletal imbalances it can 

hinder your horses ability 

to perform. 

Horses can feel your 

imbalances, they feel your 

tightness and restrictions, 

they feel you slouching 

when you’re tired, and 

they feel you transferring 

weight in the saddle when 

your muscles work against 

you. Even when you don’t 

feel it yourself. 

SOLUTIONS, NOT PROBLEMS 

Riders notice or receive feedback that 

they lean to a particular side, round 

the shoulders, one hand is higher, 

they collapse at the core or that one 

leg sits differently and often, it is 

not necessarily ‘bad riding’, it could 

be muscular-skeletal restrictions/ 

imbalances that cause these issues. 


Unfortunately, changing posture/ 

position in the saddle is not always 

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tall’ or pushing your ‘heels down’- It 

may be achieved short term, during 

a lesson for example, but if the rider 

has muscular-skeletal restrictions/ 

imbalances (symptoms) and/or the 

rider is not ‘conditioned (causes) for 

the range of movement and muscular 

recruitment, it is not achievable long 

term and forcing these ‘changes’ 

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and the comfort to do so. 

WHETHER YOU: 

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• Are not succeeding in your 

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• Feel sore and/or have pain 

• Lean forward/backward or to the 

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• Can’t pinpoint why your horse is 

often sore or misaligned 

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horse health 

Photizo 

shows 

the way! 

Equine Sports Massage 

therapist, Eleanor 

Frost, has been 

working with 15-year-old 

Nottinghamshire event 

rider Oli Jackson and his 

talented pony Daydream 

Fourteen (Dave to his 

mates), since the Autumn 

of 2015. Eleanor recently 

accompanied them for 

pre-event treatments 

at the British Eventing 

Charles Owen National 

Pony Championship CIC*P 

at Brand Hall on the 1-4th 

June 2017. 

Dave and his stable mates, 

9-year-old Ace, 6 -year-old 

Finn and 6-year-old Bobby 

are all treated on a regular 

basis and sometimes on 

site at events pre and post 

competition. Not only is 

‘hands on massage’ therapy 

utilised during sessions, but 

also the Photizo Vetcare. 

The Photizo (phototherapy) 

is an effective treatment 

tool due to its effects in 

promoting natural healing 

and aiding recovery. 

Photizo is a unique pocketsized 

device that offers 

modern Phototherapy. It 

combines pulsating red 

and infra-red LED (light 

emitting diode) light 

in scientifically proven 

30-second doses. Working 

at a cellular level it 

creates biological effects, 

stimulating the production 

of cellular energy (ATP) 

required for regeneration 

and subsequent healing. 

The combination of 

Eleanor providing a ‘hands 

on’ holistic approach 

within massage sessions 

complements time set aside 

to use Photizo. It leads to 

increased blood and 

lymph diameter as 

the stimulated 

blood circulation 

increases the 

removal of 

debris from 

areas where 

an injury may 

be manifesting, 

whilst promoting 

the inflow of 

oxygen and nutrients, 

Photizo assists in 

correcting cell function and 

reducing any inflammation 

that may be present. 

Massage combined with 

Photizo is invaluable pre 

and indeed post an event, 

especially in the post cross 

country phase when going 

and terrain may be dubious 

and jumping efforts are 

intensified. Furthermore, 

it is identified as a perfect 

accompaniment post 

treatment to retain cellular 

activity and prolong the 

therapeutic effects provided 

by hands on work. This 

assists at a maintenance 

level to preserve Dave’s 

performance ensuring he is 

in peak condition. 

As a maintenance regime 

Photizo is so easy to use 

as it does not require 

protective eyewear, unlike 

a laser, meaning its safe 

and less complicated to use 

than a laser. 

Oli’s mum, Joy, uses 

her Photizo in between 

Eleanor’s visits on the 

areas identified during her 

massage sessions. Photizo 

applied on areas requiring 

ongoing therapeutic 

work will help accelerate 

recovery and prevent 

any tight or sore regions 

developing that could lead 

to injury. 

Thanks to Danetre 

Health Products, the 

team got to use the 

Photizo Professional 

Veterinary system, when 

Oli and Dave competed 

in their first 1* event at 

Brand Hall in June. Both 

Joy and Oli explained 

“Dave certainly enjoyed the 

Photizo and showed us how 

relaxing it was by lowering 

his head and neck, dozing, 

yawning, licking and 

chewing when we treated 

him”. 

More than 60% of the 

horse’s bodyweight is 

comprised of muscle and 

the horse has over 700 

skeletal muscles! Horses 

in training inevitably 

experience loading to 

different anatomical 

sites derived from their 

particular workload. Injury 

potential increases when 

muscles tense through 


progressive workload and 

begin holding themselves 

regularly in a contracted 

state. Consequently, blood 

circulation can decrease, 

movement is restricted 

and nerves can irritate, 

identified as stiffness 

and pain. A tense and 

unbalanced horse will 

not be able to perform 

to its best, leading to an 

unharmonious situation. 

Muscular issues are 

recognised as one of the key 

reasons in many training 

set-backs, potentially 

prompting periods of 

time out of work and 

subsequently competition. 

Massage therapy 

is advocated as an 

effective method for the 

maintenance of the equine, 

loosening tight muscle 

tissue, releasing muscular 

tension and enhancing 

blood circulation. Massage 

employs numerous 

“OVER THE TIME ELEANOR 

HAS BEEN WORKING WITH OLI 

JACKSON AND HIS TALENTED 

PONY DAYDREAM, THEIR 

PARTNERSHIP HAS GONE FROM 

STRENGTH TO STRENGTH” 

techniques, suggested 

to assist range of 

motion, stride length 

and physiologic stress 

responses. 

Evidence leads to further 

suggest that massage: 

• relaxes muscle spasm, 

• improves muscle tone, 

• reduces congestion to 

blood and lymph vessels, 

• encourages tissue repair, 

• stretches connective 

tissue, 

• maintains flexibility and 

• prevents formation of 

adhesions in muscles, 

tendons and ligaments. 

Regular massage treatments 

are a great way to monitor 

and maintain healthy 

muscles, and assist in 

reducing the potential 

of injury. Provided your 

horse doesn’t have contraindications, 

some including 

a high temperature, 

undiagnosed lameness 

and neurological issues; 

basic massage techniques 

can be performed as often 

as you wish! The simplest 

form being through a daily 

grooming session. 

A pre-event massage 

session is an excellent warm 

up opportunity to prepare 

the horse for physical 

activity. A post event 

massage session encourages 

the removal of toxins 

resulting from work that 

may contribute to muscular 

soreness and relax the horse 

following exertion. 

Over the time Eleanor has 

been working with Oli 

Jackson and his talented 

pony Daydream, their 

partnership has gone 

from strength to strength, 

starting out at BE90 to 

recently finishing 3rd at the 

British Eventing Charles 

Owen National Pony 

Championship at Brand 

Hall. 

Oli and Daydream have 

been placed in each of their 

pony trials this season and 

following their success at 

Brand Hall have recently 

long listed for the 2017 FEI 

European Championships. 

They will now compete in a 

final pony trial at Barbury 

International on the 7th 

July against the other long 

listed squad members, 

with the hope of being 

shortlisted to ride for Great 

Britain in Kapsovar in 

Hungary for the 2017 FEI 

European Championship for 

ponies taking place 25-30th 

July 2017. 

Even if thundering around 

a cross country track is 

not your idea of a day well 

spent, preferring a more 

relaxed day exploring 

new bridleway routes 

mixed with the occasional 

pleasure ride, your horse 

is still likely to appreciate 

the therapeutic effects of 

a massage and use of the 

Photizo Vetcare, through 

the improvement of 

general well-being, release 

of muscular tension and 

aiding overall natural 

healing. 

For a friendly and 

professional chat about how 

massage can help your horse 

and as a Photizo agent in 

the East Midlands contact: 

Eleanor Frost (BSc Equine 

Science (Hons), Dip. ESMT, 

BSY (A). 

07946 934 932. Find me on 

Facebook –eleanorfesmt 

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pony club camp 

Pony Club Camp 

Building memories, learning more about horsemanship, 

make new friends and have a great time! 


Let’s start by sharing with you a 

few of our memories from Pony 

Club Camp:- 

• Weak orange cordial and eagerly 

awaiting the arrival of said drink and ice 

buns at mid-morning break 

• Revising for your C+ all summer like 

your life depended on it but not 

touching your school homework at all 

• The anticipation of which afternoon the 

dreaded non-stirrups lesson was going 

to fall on 

• Spotting the arrival of your parents on 

Friday afternoon for the show and end 

of week prize giving and it feeling like 

you left home years ago 

These are just a handful of Team Elite’s 

fond recollections of Pony Club Camp. 

Some of us have to think much further 

back than others but without exception 

we have all experienced Pony Club 

Camp in one form or another and we 

would all do it again in a heartbeat 

if we could (and if we were young 

enough; you need to be under 25). 

Pony Club Camp gives you that, ‘New 

stationary at the beginning of term 

vibe’. Attending camp gives you (or the 

person who holds the purse strings) 

that perfect excuse to splurge in the 

tackshop. And when you’re at Camp 

the water fights are unlike any other. 

The water trough followed by the 

muck heap is a wonderful ice breaker. 

And then there is the old age question 

about whose ride you’ll be in. We all 

wanted the young, fun and care-free 

instructor but didn’t necessarily always 

get her. And if you were a boy, the ratio 

of boys to girls meant that if you played 

your cards right there were enough 

girls to ensure your pony was mucked 

out, plaited and any other menial tasks 

which didn’t take your fancy were done 

leaving you sufficient time to catch 

up on other more exciting things like 

playing on your Nintendo DS (or back 

in the day to make water bombs; see 

water fights above). 

Elite Equine Care comprises of a select 

team of mobile grooms who work 

predominantly but not exclusively 

in private stables in Derbyshire. Our 

clients range from professional riders 

to riders who hung up their boots many 

years ago and from toddlers to the 

elderly. Our work is varied and includes 

caring for and keeping fit a huge 

number of children’s’ ponies during 

term time ready to hand the reins back 

to their junior riders during the school 

holidays. For those of us fortunate 

enough to have this association we 

also get to relive our childhood days by 

being a part of their Pony Club Camp 

entourage. 

In the weeks leading up to Summer 

Camp we play a pivotal role ensuring 

the ponies are exercised and cared for 

so they peak at the required time. We 

also spend more hours than we care 

to calculate working with the junior 

jockeys coaching them in horse care, 

horse health and horse management 

so they are fully versed and capable 

of carrying out such tasks at Camp. 

Of course it doesn’t always go to plan, 

when does it with horses, but regardless 

of the thrills PONY 

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without exception every child returns 

home more accomplished as horse 

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horse health 

DENTISTRY 

WOLF TEETH 

and Canine teeth 

Continuing on the theme of looking at different equine 

teeth in more detail, this week we discuss the issues 

surrounding canine teeth and wolf teeth. 

CANINE TEETH 

As previously discussed, 

canine teeth are the 

‘fighting’ teeth, and have no 

purpose in the modern day 

domestic horse. 

Situated in the interdental 

space between the incisor 

teeth and the cheek teeth, 

they are found mostly 

in male horses, but can 

occasionally be found in 

(more dominant) mares. 

They usually appear 

between 4 and 6 years of 

age, and slight discomfort 

is sometimes noted as they 

push through the gum. 

Minor disease is commonly 

seen, however more serious 

issues are rare. 

Calculus (tartar) build up 

Commonly occurs, due to 

the combination of the teeth 

not having a purpose (and 

therefore not being used), 

and salivary glands located 

under the tongue causing 

the teeth to be continually 

bathed in saliva. 

In some cases the gum 

surrounding the tooth 

canine calculus 

becomes inflamed - this 

should settle once the 

calculus has been 

removed. 

Fractures 

Usually following 

trauma such as a 

kick, or being caught 

on a haynet or fence. 

Depending on the 

extent of the damage, 

treatment would usually 

involve either gentle burring 

of the tooth to remove any 

sharp points, or extraction. 

In some cases it may be 

possible to save the tooth 

by performing a ‘root canal’ 

style treatment, using a 

similar technique to that 

used in human dentistry. 

EOTRH 

Equine Odontoclastic 

Tooth Resorption and 

Hypercementosis (EOTRH) 

can affect canine teeth as 

well as incisors (see last 

month’s article). Painful, 

loose canines should be 

removed. 

Infections 

Rare, but can occur 

following aggressive 

reduction of the teeth and 

exposure of the sensitive 

pulp. It is not recommended 

that these teeth are rasped 

routinely - treatment 

should only occur if a sharp 

point is causing trauma to 

surrounding soft tissues. 

Infected canine teeth are 

usually diagnosed on x-ray, 

canine fracture 

and are likely to require 

extraction. 

WOLF TEETH 

These teeth are also situated 

in the interdental space, but 

located next to (or close to) 

the first cheek teeth. 

They can occur in both 

males and females, and 

usually erupt at or shortly 

after birth if present. 

Anything from 0 to 4 wolf 

teeth - 2 upper and 2 lower 

- can be present, although 

upper wolf teeth are far 

more common. A variety of 

different shapes and sizes 

exist, and position can vary 

from being in contact with 

the first cheek teeth to 

several centimetres apart. 

Is removal necessary? 

Owners commonly request 

that wolf teeth are removed 

due to concerns that they 

may interfere with the bit. 

In reality, a correctly 

fitted bit should 

never come into contact 

with normally positioned 

upper wolf teeth - it could, 

however, contact any lower 

wolf teeth as it tends to sit 

more on the lower bars of 

the mouth. 

Whilst normally positioned 

wolf teeth do not always 

require removal, those in 

an abnormal position, blind 

(unerupted), fractured, loose 

or diseased in any other way 

may cause discomfort, and 

should be extracted. 

What to expect if removed 

Extraction of wolf teeth is 

usually straightforward, but 

the roots of these teeth can 

be long and easily broken, 

and it can sometimes take 

displaced wolf tooth 


HOOF CARE 

Horse Health 

lower wolf 

tooth 

inside of the wolf teeth, 

under the gum) can be 

hit by an instrument 

when elevating the gum. 

Bleeding is profuse and can 

be alarming, but not life 

threatening and will stop 

with pressure. If the tooth 

is still to be removed it will 

likely be done at a later date. 

Fracture 

Wolf tooth roots are often 

very long and narrow, and 

in older horses can be firmly 

attached to the surrounding 

bone, making fractures 

common. In many cases the 

root can be dug out after 

the majority of the tooth 

is removed - in others, if 

the fracture has occurred 

well below gum level, it 

may cause more damage to 

try to remove it - in most 

cases leaving a small piece 

of root will cause no future 

problems. 

Slow healing sockets 

Usually a result of a loose 

fragment of tooth or 

bone being left behind. 

Careful exploration of 

the socket with the horse 

under sedation and local 

anaesthetic will often enable 

the offending material, and 

allow normal healing to 

continue. 

local anaesthetic 

extracted wolf teeth 

longer than expected to 

remove them. 

Remember, only Vets or 

qualified Equine Dental 

Technicians (EDTs) under 

continuous veterinary 

supervision are permitted to 

remove normally positioned, 

erupted wolf teeth. Wolf 

teeth in an abnormal 

position or not erupted 

through the gum can only be 

removed by a Vet. 

Prior to extraction, horses 

should be sedated and local 

anaesthetic injected into the 

gum around the wolf tooth. 

Instruments are then used 

to gently elevate the tissues 

surrounding the tooth until 

it is loose enough to be 

removed. Depending on 

the size of the tooth, this 

process can take anything 

from a few seconds to many 

minutes! 

After extraction the sockets 

should be flushed out to 

check no fragments of bone 

or tooth remain. A bit 

should be avoided until the 

gums have healed - usually 

7-10 days is sufficient but if 

the teeth were abnormally 

large this process may take 

longer. 

POTENTIAL 

COMPLICATIONS OF 

EXTRACTION 

Palatine artery rupture 

Rarely, the palatine artery 

(which runs just to the 


horse health 

HOOF CARE 

SUMMER 

Hoofcare 

Evangaline Atterby. BSc (hons) Bioveterinary Science. 

Nutritional Advisor and Technical Assistant. 

Hooves. Four remarkable little 

things which somehow manage 

to support the weight of our 

horse, from the Shetland to the Shire. 

Already under plenty of strain then, 

the slightest upset in the balance of 

their composition can have drastic 

effects on performance, including 

lameness. What are the factors which 

affect hooves in summer and can we 

support them effectively? 

Water balance is a key area in hoof 

strength. Wet summers can lead to soft 

hooves and peeling walls. Undermining 

the integrity of the hoof wall means 

that they are less able to perform, 

whether you are hacking around the 

woods or jumping a track. Equally the 

dry ground can strip moisture from the 

hoof wall, which can cause cracking 

and splitting. It seems like a catch 22, 

but what we can do is offer support via 

supplementation and applications, in 

order to maximise hoof integrity no 

matter the weather. 

Constant changes between the two 

states, wet and dry, can lead to poor 

quality hoof wall and growth. Applying 

a moisturising product can help the 

hoof by rebalancing moisture levels, 

strengthening the hooves. Traditional 

hoof oils, whilst great for shine in 

the show ring, may not always be the 

best way to moisturise so look for a 

product which allows for fluctuation 

moisture to occur without adding lots 

of grease and oil. Allowing fluctuation 

will support hoof wall elasticity, vital 

for performance. Equally if you know 

your horse has soft soles, which are 

prone to bruising, consider using a 

strengthener, which can just be painted 

on and helps to disinfect the hoof. 

Constant 

changes between 

the two states, 

wet and dry, 

can lead to poor 

quality hoof wall 

and growth 

Feeding the correct nutrition is a vital 

factor in all aspects of horse health, 

and this includes the hooves. Hoof 

support products are usually available 

in pellets, powders and liquids, making 

them easy to feed, whatever your 

horse prefers. Biotin is a commonly 

used ingredient in hoof support 

products. Keratin forms the basis for 

both hoof and hair, and Biotin is key 

in producing sufficient, good quality 

keratin, therefore ensuring we have 

a ready supply of Biotin can help to 

strengthen our horse’s hooves. MSM, a 

bioavailable sulphur, works alongside 

Biotin to ensure strong bonds in 

healthy horn. Calcium and Zinc are 

also great hoof support ingredients, 

commonly used in conjunction with 

cysteine and methionine to supply key 

amino acids for the protein production 

required for healthy hooves. There 

are many hoof supplements available, 

but look for ones which combine all 

of these with milk thistle, a great liver 

support ingredient. The liver can play 

an important role in hoof health, as it 

the bodies major detoxifier. 

As the hoof can take as long as 

12 months to grow out fully it is 

important that we really take care 

of our horses hooves and address 

any problems at the earliest sign. 

Combining good feeding with targeted 

applications can help your horse to 

produce strong and healthy horn, 

keeping them active for longer. 


HOOF CARE 

from Equimins 

Supplements 

HOOF MENDER 75 

Hoof Mender 75 is a high 

specification hoof supplement 

that supports hooves in need 

of repair and has a money back 

guarantee. 

It combines high levels of biotin 

with bio-available zinc for strong keratin growth, MSM, 

specially selected herbs, minerals and other ingredients. 

This combination of ingredients, at the high levels they’re 

included at in Hoof Mender 75, help to support strong 

new hoof growth. If, after feeding Hoof Mender 75 for a 12 

month period, the owner doesn’t notice an improvement 

in hoof condition, they can receive all their money back, 

subject to Ts and Cs. 

Hoof Mender 75 is available in a range of sizes from 1.8kg, 

and prices start from £22.25. 

BIOTIN PLUS 25 

Biotin Plus 25 helps to support 

healthy hoof growth, coat and 

skin condition, and is a great 

supplement to use when ordinary 

biotin isn’t sufficient. 

The powdered supplement 

contains 25mg of biotin per 

suggested daily amount, along 

with chelated zinc methionate bound to an amino acid. 

Together, these ingredients support strong keratin growth, 

which is essential for healthy hooves. Biotin Plus 25 is a 

great supplement for hooves in need of additional support. 

Biotin Plus 25 is available in 1kg, 2kg, 3kg and 5kg tubs. 

Prices start from £14.75. 

BIOTIN 15 

Biotin 15 is Equimins’ entry level 

hoof supplement that supports 

hoof growth as well as the coat and 

skin. 

Each suggested daily amount 

contains 15mg of biotin along with 

zinc, methionine, copper and MSM. 

What’s more, it’s very economical to feed as just 25g is the 

suggested amount per day. 

Biotin 15 is available in 1kg, 2kg, 3kg, 5kg, 10kg and 20kg 

quantities. Prices start from £9.45. 

External Products 

HOOF MOISTURISING LOTION 

Equimins’ Hoof Moisturising Lotion 

helps to prevent cracking and splitting 

when applied daily. 

The lotion comes in a handy bottle 

with brush in lid and can be applied 

all over the hoof. It helps the hoof to 

retain moisture, which helps to prevent 

cracking. 

Hoof Moisturising Lotion is available in 400ml bottles 

with brush and has a RRP of £13.50. A refill bottle is also 

available. 

HOOF MOISTURISING GEL 

Hoof Moisturising Gel helps to 

nourish the hoof wall, but has 

additional advantages too. 

The simple, easy to apply gel 

helps to retain hoof moisture 

to help prevent cracking and 

splitting, but also adds shine, 

making it ideal for the showring. 

As it’s black in colour, it’s 

recommended for dark hooves and can be used daily and 

for events and shows. 

Hoof Moisturising Gel is available in 500g tubs that have 

a RRP of £5.99. 

HOOF DISINFECTANT 

GEL 

Hoof Disinfectant Gel 

uses the same well proven 

formula as Equimins’ spray 

on product, but it’s just in a 

different format. 

The gel is ideal for a range 

of situations, including 

when you really want the 

gel to stay on the hoof. It can be used to help maintain 

hoof health but can also be used in cases of hoof 

infection, and can also be used on minor wounds. 

Hoof Disinfectant Gel is available in 500g tubs that have 

a RRP of £8.75. 

For more information see www.equimins.com, 

email sales@equimins.com or call 01548 531770. 


horse health 

HOOF CARE 

Fabulous Feet with Fibre-Beet 

Added biotin for 

hoof quality makes 

Fibre-Beet a great 

feed for promoting hoof 

health. 

High in fibre and 

ideal for providing 

bulk for healthy gut 

function, Fibre- 

Beet maintains 

the same hindgut 

conditions and 

function you would 

get from a horse on 

good quality hay or 

grass but with the 

added bonus that it 

produces less lactic 

acid. 

Fibre-Beet contains 

Speedi-Beet, alfalfa and 

oat fibre which is carefully 

formulated to release 

energy slowly and thanks 

to its low starch and sugar 

content, Fibre-Beet is ideal 

for laminitics. 

Quick soaking and cost 

effective, a 20kg bag of 

Fibre-Beet contains over 

100 scoops of 

soaked feed! 

Fibre-Beet’s 

unique 

formulation 

aids nutrient 

availability as 

well as providing 

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transport 

Transporting Your Horse 

Morley Veterinary Advises 

Horses have not been 

naturally designed 

to travel in trailers 

and Lorries, neither have 

we been designed to drive 

cars and fly in aeroplanes, 

but we can adapt both our 

physical and mental nature 

to do these things, so it is 

not surprising that when 

we expect horses to travel, 

chemical and physical 

changes occur in their 

bodies. 

When they are loaded, 

horses heart rates 

increase due to anxiety or 

excitement. Short journeys 

cause higher blood glucose, 

cortisol (adrenal hormone) 

and heartrate. Whereas 

longer journeys give lower 

cortisol, probably because 

the horse has got used to 

the situation but higher 

creatine levels due to the 

effect on the muscles. 

Upon arrival providing 

horses in new 

accommodation with food 

and water allows them to 

settle more quickly but 

they are best left for up to 

4 hours before expecting 

them to perform at their 

best physically. 

Therefore, we understand 

that transport of horses 

will cause varying levels 

of stress. Less stress when 

horses are used for sport 

or recreation frequently 

and get used to transport 

but more stressful for 

horses with no previous 

experience or having had 

negative experiences. 

Even horses that become 

used to transportation can 

often suffer from physical 

tiredness, loss of weight due 

to disrupted feed time and 

restriction of movement 

causing muscular problems. 

Fear of loading can be 

due to height of ramp – 

steepness and entering an 

enclosed space. Reducing 

the incline of the ramp, 

making it more stable and 

less noisy improves loading. 

I have found with my own 

horses that more windows 

are better but that might 

not work for all. 

Step up trailers without 

ramps can help as the 

horse steps up, he naturally 

lowers his head so has less 

chance of injury. The use 

of sedatives to facilitate 

easier loading is fine, but 

if going to a competition 

or show usually these days 

are prohibited and may 

be tested for, with serious 

consequences. 

Some horses travel well 

facing forwards, some 

backwards and some 

diagonally. Every horse 

is different. Backwards is 

reported to be best. Some 

travel better without a 

partition, some rely on it 

for balance. Space inside a 

lorry or trailer is important. 

The more the better. 

Partitions vary too. Some 

go right down to the floor 

and some have a rubber 

“curtain” at the bottom. 

This type allows a horse 

to spread his feet and 

brace whilst the vehicle is 

moving. Tying up a horse 

for a long period of time 

can also cause problems 

as naturally a horse will 

regularly lower its head 

thereby allowing the upper 

respiratory tract to drain. 

This is not possible if the 

head is kept high for hours. 

Respiratory infections are 

more likely and transit 

fever can occur. Good 

ventilation is essential as 

exposure to ammonia from 

urine and carbon monoxide 

from vehicle exhausts 

can damage the surface 

of the lungs making them 

susceptible to bacteria and 

infection. Very important 

if horses are in stationary 

lorries in traffic. Travelling 

has an effect on weight 

and fitness, horses eat less 

when moving and will often 

reduce their water intake 

thus becoming dehydrated. 

Horses often dislike 

different water so take 

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not possible we have had 

success with adding a small 

amount of a particular 

blackcurrant concentrate 

to the water for 2 weeks 

prior to a long journey and 

carrying on using the new 

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Keeping horses drinking is 

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Choosing good routes – 

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interview 

Five Minutes with ... 

LARA DYSON 

Here we talk to our resident monthly 

blogger and Alltech ambassador, 

dressage rider Lara Dyson. 

Lara Dyson’s passion for 

horses began early in 

life and actually started 

as a result of her family 

looking after a Cleethorpes 

beach donkey one winter. 

Lara Dyson and Jazzed 

Up at The Winter National 

Championships. 

Lara’s brother Simon, who 

is nine years older, wanted 

a pony after he enjoyed the 

experience of looking after 

the donkey; meaning Lara 

has grown up surrounded by 

horses and ponies. 

Following a successful 

career as an eventer at Pony 

and Young Rider level, Lara 

then switch to dressage and 

joined BYRDS at the age of 

23 and then went onto join 

the senior ranks in 2009. 

Combining a serious 

dressage career and overseeing 

her own breeding 

programme with a full time 

job, Lara’s life is hectic. 

Add to this the birth of 

her daughter, Annabelle 

and the fact that Lara was 

fitted with a pacemaker 

in 2014, you wouldn’t be 

wrong in thinking Lara was 

superwoman! 

How did you get into 

riding? 

I started riding when I was 

very young, too young to 

even remember, sitting 

on my brother and sisters’ 

pony Crystal. It was just 

the natural thing for me 

to do. At three-years-old I 

Photo by Kevin Sparrow 

“He learns so quickly and 

tries so hard. In only two 

years he has gone from 

Prelim to Prix St Georges…” 

attended Pony Club camp 

with Crystal, having to come 

home at night because I 

wasn’t old enough to stay! 

You started out eventing, 

what made you switch to 

pure dressage? 

I became quite worried 

about the show jumping 

phase and realised that once 

I got up to advanced level 

the jumps were rather big 

and not forgiving. We never 

really bothered with show 

jumping lessons just using 

competitions as the training 

and concentrating on 

dressage lessons and cross 

country schooling. 

How do you juggle work, 

horses and becoming a 

new mum? 

I can only do it with the 

help of a very supportive 

husband and mum/ motherin-law 

and the girls on the 

yard but it is still demanding 

trying to fit it all in and do a 

full day’s work. 

What do you love about 

riding? 

I love the trainability of any 

horse and the feeling of 

success when things start 

to go well. After a day in the 

Lara hopes to breed a few 

quality foals each year. 

office it is the best stress 

release, when you get on 

board and there is no one 

but you and your horse in 

harmony. 

With Bodyguard now 

winning at Prix St Georges 

level, what are your hopes 

for the year? 

I would like to do a couple 

more internationals this 

year having just been out 

and gained the qualifying 

score again after Annabelle 

was born at Prix St Georges 

and Inter 1 and finish the 

year with an Inter 2 at the 

high profile show. 

Felix looks to be a serious 

potential future star, tell 

me about him. 

I just smile every time I ride 

him. Although things were 

never easy at the start, time 

has been the key with him. I 

have never rushed him and 

take every day and what he 

throws at me as it comes. He 


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learns so quickly and tries 

so hard. In only two years 

he has gone from Prelim to 

Prix St Georges, although he 

is not ready in strength yet 

to compete at this level he 

is able to do the entire test 

with ease but I would like to 

wait till the end of the year 

to do our first competitive 

test at this level. Felix will be 

out at Small Tour level next 

year and who knows what 

his future holds, he is very 

exciting. 

What was your inspiration 

behind your breeding 

programme? 

I guess it came from trying 

to find a few horses for 

myself, and realising how 

difficult this was to actually 

do, without being fed a few 

lies. Also, I had a couple of 

very good mares who we 

bought because of their 

breeding thinking in the 

future it would be nice to 

breed with them and that 

future is now. 

How would you like to see 

this evolve in the future? 

I would like to breed a 

couple of serious horses 

every year, hopefully 

training them all the way 

through to Grand Prix level. 

The pleasure for me is in 

the training of our own 

youngsters, especially when 

we have bred them ourselves 

using our own mares and 

stallions. 

What do you enjoy doing 

in your spare time? 

Haha, what’s that? If I 

can get any I have to say 

it’s enjoying a good walk 

with the dogs, Gary and 

Annabelle or a weekend 

away in Yorkshire. 

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advice 

Preparing 

your Veteran for 

an EQUINE 

PHOTO SHOOT 

Equestrian photographer 

Rachel Bragg shares some 

tips on how to prepare your 

veteran for the perfect snap 

As an equine photographer 

it’s fair to say I’ve seen a 

wide variety of sizes, types, 

breeds and ages of horses through 

my viewfinder. Whether that’s been 

through my freelance work at horse 

events up and down the Country, 

or lately, as a lifestyle portrait 

photographer where I work with you 

and the horse in your lives. 

Every horse lover who approaches me 

for this kind of photographic service 

has a different story to tell with his 

or her horse, each one is special. 

However they all share a common 

desire to have wonderful memories 

of the unique relationship they hold 

with their equine best friends through 

photographs. I never tire hearing 

each story or giving owners the power 

to be surrounded by heartfelt images. 

AND WHO WOULDN’T! 

However, a recent shoot very 

poignantly reminded me of just why 

I chose to make equine portraits such 

an important part of my life today. 

A young lady approached me with 

the devastating news that after many 

months of nursing her horse, the 

medical outlook was uncertain at 

best for him and bleak at worst. After 

much soul searching and discussions 

with both veterinary professionals 

and family she decided the kindest 

thing to do was have her beloved 

horse put to sleep. 

Thankfully as he wasn’t in immediate 

difficulty she was able to create some 

final special days with him and asked 

me for a photo session. We had the 

most amazing few hours together! I’d 

gone through a few things with her 

in advance regarding preparation and 

this really helped on the day. I was 

so honoured to be the photographer 

giving her those final images that she 

would later rely on for some comfort. 

I knew I wanted to photograph horses 

professionally as a direct result of 

losing one of my own suddenly, at 

the tender ago of just 5. I’d owned 

her from day 1 but always thought 

there would be time for lots of lovely 

images of us together. Sadly I missed 

out and it still hurts today, I only 

have odd snaps of us together. I want 

to prevent that situation for others. 

So, in this article I am giving you 

some advice on how to prepare your 

lovely Veteran for a photo shoot, 

so when you decide you would love 

to do this with a photographer, you 

know how to get the most out of your 

experience. And this isn’t just for 

shoots at the end of your horse’s life, 

Veterans are amazing and I’ve had 

the privilege to work with many older 

horses that look like they’re in the 

prime of their lives! 

Firstly, there are many ways a good 

photographer can work with older 

or unsound horses during a photo 

shoot so try not to worry about 


I’d owned her 

from day 1 but 

always thought 

there would be 

time for lots of 

lovely images of 

us together 

this aspect if it directly affects you. 

My advice though if your horse is 

a little stiff or has a condition that 

means mobility can be tricky is let 

the photographer know in advance 

so they can work with this and build 

it into the structure of the session. 

The last thing you all need is the 

photographer suddenly attempting 

to whisk you off to a forest or track a 

few miles down the road they spied 

on the way to your yard if actually 

that’s not a physical reality! 

COATS 

I’ve personally never worried about 

horses who have visible signs of 

ageing, whether that’s a greying coat 

or those who have a curl to it, maybe 

due to Cushings. These are all very 

much features of your beloved friend 

and their time of life… so embrace it! 

Let’s just have them smartly brushed 

and super clean. If the weather’s 

good and they’ll cope then please do 

give them a bath – I’m sure they’ll 

love the fuss too! 

TACK 

Give your tack a good clean too. 

It doesn’t matter if you aren’t 

riding them on the day as a good 

clean bridle, including the bit, 

makes a huge difference to the 

photographs. The last thing you 

want is a distracting bit of dried old 

grass cemented to the edge of a bit, 

or leather that’s not clean! Have 

a good, clean headcollar available 

too. Leather is best but if you don’t 

have one then a simple plain/neutral 

colour synthetic is fine. Neutral 

colours because the photographer’s 

aim is to focus entirely on the 

relationship you share with your 

horse. If headcollars or ropes are 

brightly coloured, this is where 

your eyes get drawn to and not the 

fabulous way you and your horse are 

interacting. 

RELAX! 

It’s important that both of you are 

as chilled out as you can be. If your 

horse has recently eaten this can help 

them to relax. If possible try not to 

have them in the stable for too long 

before your session, particularly if it’s 

not a routine that’s normal to them. 

Once your session begins, if you 

think they aren’t behaving on the day 

don’t stress and don’t rush anything. 

I promise you, your horse is never as 

badly behaved as you think it might 

be and a good photographer will wait 

for the right shutter moment! 

So, these are my main simple tips for 

an enjoyable photographic session 

with your horse. 

Now all you need to do is find the 

photographer whose work you love 

best! 

Have a fabulous day! Rachel x 


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The founder, Ailsa, grew up 

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Caracal was born when 

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horse health 

Bringing your Horse Back 

into Work AFTER INJURY 

with McNab Eventing 

Injuries are an inevitable 

part of competing and 

after enforced time out 

of work; the rehabilitation 

process back to full fitness 

can be tricky. Finding the 

right programme depending 

upon the type of injury is 

crucial. 

It is important to work 

closely with your vet to 

decide when the time is 

right to start and there are 

certain factors to take into 

consideration, such as how 

long the horse has been 

out of action, their age, 

breed and if they have lost 

a considerable amount of 

fitness. This will determine 

how long the road back to 

fitness is likely to take. 

As competitive event 

riders, Kevin and Emma 

McNab know only too 

well the highs and lows 

of training horses and 

the disappointment often 

felt when an injury ends a 

promising season. 

Here, Kevin and Emma 

McNab offer their advice on 

bringing a horse back into 

work following an injury. 

Consider your end goal. If 

you have a competition in 

mind, work back from the 

date of the event to build 

your regime accordingly. If 

you just enjoy leisure riding 

the process is likely to be 

easier and more a case of 

building up the workload 

gradually. 

At the very beginning of the 

rehabilitation process 

assess your horse and 

understand any weakness 

they possess as this will 

affect the plan. If your horse 

lacks muscle or is weak 

behind the saddle, more 

time will be needed to build 

fitness slower. 

Remember that warming 

up and cooling down is very 

important when building 

fitness, helping to keep your 

horse as comfortable as 

possible and muscles in the 

best condition. 

The first few weeks must 

be spent slowly building up 

the cardiovascular work. 

Walking on roads helps to 

strengthen ligaments and 

tendons and hacking is 

preferred to schooling as 

working in straight lines 

places less stress on the 

joints. 

Further into the regime, hill 

work can be incorporated 

as this is great for building 

fitness and increasing 

muscle on the hind 

quarters. After all, this is the 

engine of the horse! 

An ideal plan for an event 

horse returning to full 

fitness would involve one 

month of walking, one 

month of trotting before 

moving on to canter work in 

the third month. 

Kevin says: “When bringing 

a horse back from rest 

always allow plenty of time 

to get them fit and allow 

an extra two weeks for any 

setbacks. Short cuts only 

lead to pulled muscles and 

more time off. 

“Fitness is also about 

more than just building 

your horse’s stamina, it 

is a combination of work, 

grooming and feeding. It 

is vital to feed according 

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increasing the rations to 

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dressage 

ON WINNING FORM 

This month has seen some great results out competing for Lara 

Dyson, only to have her high spirits dashed by a nasty injury 

suffered by Felix while out in the field. 

It has been another busy month that, at 

times, has been eventful - life is never 

dull with horses! In between lots of 

training and competing, I have also been 

working hard with lots of snagging and 

handovers. 

Firstly we went to Addington Premier 

League show with both Bodyguard and 

Felix, who were both superstars. The best 

results came on the last day with a win in 

the first ever ‘top hat and tails experience’ 

for Felix, the Advanced 105 and a personal 

best score at a Premier League in the Prix 

St Georges for Bodyguard with a score of 

71.54%, placing us third by only 0.2%! 

We returned home from Addington to a 

wonderful black filly foal by Bodyguard 

and out of our DHI Finestra mare by 

Ferrgamo, born at 7.15am! 

I went to ride a homebred by Cadans who 

has been away being broken in and what 

an amazing prospect for the future she 

is going to be. Although very sharp and 

a little scared, her natural movement 

is fantastic. She will have a summer of 

Doctor Green (grass) whilst being lightly 

worked and then I will up her workload 

over the winter. As quite a late developer 

she still looks weak and I’m keen to not 

push her until she’s got the strength to 

sustain her natural movement without 

causing any strain on her legs. 

Jess, Jess (two Jess’s!), Annabelle and I 

all headed to Sheepgate Tack and Toggs 

Championships with Marvin, Midi, 

Bodyguard, Felix, hoping for lots of red 

rosettes and a few sashes, and we weren’t 

disappointed. 

Felix, although super spooky on the first 

day which dropped him into second place 

overall, despite winning the Medium 

Championships on the second day, he 

redeemed himself and won the Advanced 

Medium Championships, so actually had a 

win on both days. 

Bodyguard won the Advanced 

Championship with a win in the Prix St 

Lara and Felix 

at Addington 

Premier League 

show 

Maggie and her 

mum, Prada 

Georges both days and, super 

and pulled it out, making a 

excitingly, gained 72.54% 

complete mess of his leg. 

on the first day, proving 

With the fantastic quick 

he’s getting more and more 

Our haul of Rosettes from thinking from Jess, and vet 

confident every time out and The Sheepgate Tack and Norrie from Rase Vets, we got 

I feel like a can now really Togs Championships it stitched up and he is now 

start to ask for a lot more 

on the road to recovery. Very 

expression without it upsetting him. 

sadly this will mean six to eight weeks out 

I decided to enter Felix into the Prix St so the Premier leagues are now out of the 

Georges just to see whereabouts he is question but, to be honest, he’s my horse 

with scores as we are planning his first for the future, so as long as it heals as it 

proper Prix St Georges debut at the end of should, the future’s more important than 

this year or early next year once he’s a bit this year. 

stronger. 

After Felix’s injury I was waiting for my 

Much to our amusement he actually luck to turn and it did - with the arrival 

beat Bodyguard to win the class with of two colts by Bodyguard, who we have 

Bodyguard only 0.2% behind him! This named Maverick and Magnum! 

for me is an amazing achievement, given 

So this year we have very excitingly had 

I only started riding him two years ago 

Maggie, Mia, Maverick and Magnum, now 

and he hasn’t been the easiest from the 

I just need some help with KWPN passport 

day he was born, but all the hard work and 

names beginning with the letter M! 

training is proving to be so worth it, he 

tries so hard and finds the more difficult For further information contact Lara Dyson 

movements so easy 

on 07920 452739, visit www.cydendressage. 

com or ‘Like’ the Cyden Dressage Facebook 

Our head groom, Jess, also came away 

page for news of all three Cyden Stallions. 

with a fantastic win in the Elementary 

Championship on my old eventer, Marvin, 

who is now 26 but still very much enjoying 

life. 

A couple of days later in the field, Felix 

rolled too close to the fence and got his 

leg through the metal estate fencing 


dressage 

TEAM SHEEPGATE 

are busy, busy, busy... 

This month I thought I would look at some basic points for riding a successful 

dressage test, although I use the principles in this plan for most things 

that I do anyway. 

What is the goal? 

There has to be a starting point in 

deciding what we want to achieve 

when riding a test. If we have a young 

horse that is doing its first ever 

dressage test, maybe to stay inside 

the white boards and achieve all of 

the transitions within a few strides 

of the marker may be a realistic 

goal, compared to an established 

partnership who are very secure at the 

level, they may be looking for those 

extra marks to break the 70% barrier, 

or even higher. So it is essential that 

you look at every situation you find 

yourself in when riding a test and 

establish what the aim is. 

What preparation do you need? 

Once you have decided on your goal, 

then there needs to be the planning 

in what you need to do to try and 

achieve that goal. How are you 

going to prepare your horse or pony 

and how are you going to prepare 

yourself? I compare this to making 

a cake...what ingredients do you 

need in your recipe to achieve the 

end result? There are two important 

factors when preparing and that is 

how you prepare your mind and your 

thoughts and how you prepare your 

actions to follow that. The power of 

the mind is an amazing thing and it 

is so important that we think in the 

right way to be able to do the right 

things. 

How are you going to do it? 

Be prepared, allow yourself the right 

amount of time and get on and do 

it! Having the confidence in the 

preparations that you have made can 

make all the difference. 

What was the outcome of the 

performance? 

So whether the outcome was good or 

bad it is essential that you learn from 

every experience you find yourself in. 

If the outcome was good, perhaps you 

then look at how it can be made even 

better. It is so important to review 

what actually happened, especially 

in the situation of an outcome that 

wasn’t what was wanted. We can all 

learn so much when things go wrong. 

If we don’t review it, how easy is it to 

do it all again in just the same way 

and get just the same outcome? It 

is essential that we learn what went 

wrong and why, to avoid repeating 

it in the future. I always say you can 

learn so much from when things go 

wrong. 

TOP TIP 

Have you considered what you 

do before you even get to ride 

the test? 

So you are happy with your working 

in, it’s your turn next to go to the 

arena and by the time you get to 

the judge ringing the bell for you to 

start you have lost a lot of what you 

had in the working in. 

Does this sound familiar? 

Consider two things: what did you 

do as you went from the working in 

arena to the competition arena and 

how did you ride around the outside 

of the arena before the bell rang? 

So much can happen during these 

few minutes. It is essential that you 

keep your focus from the working 

in arena to the competition arena, 

if your horse needs a stretch before 


What Lily Payne did next! 

So the summer season is well 

underway at Sheepgate Equestrian 

and after a really great show for 

The Sheepgate Tack & Togs 4 Day 

Dressage Championships at the end 

of May, there was just time for The 

Payne family to escape to the sun 

for 6 days for a brief family holiday! 

On the return home there was only a 

week before Lily Payne was on her way 

to Hagen for her first International 

show of the year. Riding Ann Savage’s 

stunning mare Beckhouse Cancara, 

it was great for her to have a short 

holiday at the same time as Lily was 

away so Sheepgate’s Alex Jewell 

worked her from the ground and did 

plenty of pole work which is of huge 

benefit to every horse or pony. 

As I am writing this, I am sat in the 

German sunshine on my laptop 

outside the horsebox, with Lily doing 

her trot up later today. Fingers crossed 

for a great show. 

We are rather excited by Team 

Sheepgate’s new arrival for Lily, a 

stunning 6 year old black mare, found 

by the Woodcroft Stud. More will be 

revealed next month! 

the test, incorporate this into your 

working in time, not as you walk to the 

main arena. This is the time to keep 

your horse and yourself focused. 

It is essential that you ride as if 

nothing has changed from the working 

in arena. So if you are a bit nervous 

and walk around the arena, tightening 

your seat, stopping using your legs, 

fixing your hands and your shoulders 

and neck restricted with tension...what 

signal does this give to your horse? 

Keep moving around the outside of 

the arena, ride some transitions, some 

halts, a rein back if it helps, plenty of 

deep breaths yourself, give your horse 

a pat, smile! This takes practice but 

breathe and keep riding, be confident 

that you can perform the test just like 

you have so many times before during 

your training sessions when everything 

went well, it can happen for real in 

your next test. Good Luck! 


Entering 

young horse 

classes... 

Galerius 

(Diamond De Semilly 

x Sandro Boy) 

A Secret to Sovereign Equestrian’s Success 

At Sovereign Equestrian, we have consistently utilised 

age classes to help aid the development of our young 

horses into high-quality, consistent performers. 

Age classes are an outstanding way to showcase and 

highlight the talent of young horses, enabling you to both 

produce your horse and subsequently promote them. At 

Sovereign Equestrian, we understand the value of age 

classes which is why we recently sponsored the 5-yearold 

class at the Northcote Young Horse Championships. 

As well as sponsoring this prestigious event, we also 

competed, with a selection of our horses entered into a 

variety of categories including the; 5, 6 and 7-year-olds 

and the Talent Seekers. 

In terms of our own success story, the most recent 

example is Galerius. He is a 6-year-old stallion that 

Sovereign Equestrian owned as a 3-year-old, and 

then after a couple of years of development under our 

wing, sold as a 5-year-old. Galerius’ career highlights 

include jumping triple clear and clinching victory in 

the Foxhunter second rounds at Keysoe. The key aspect 

for us, was seeing how exposure to age classes – even 

with a developed horse like Galerius – can still produce 

incredible results. 

Whilst we understand completely that all horses develop 

at different rates, it’s still imperative to put a plan in 

place for your horses’ individual requirements. On many 

occasions we have had situations where a particular 

horse can appear to be a substantial way behind on their 

development pathway, only to experience a late surge 

and catch up before you know it. All of our horses are 

tailored to their own requirements, which is why some 

will start competing at the age of 4 and others can take 

an additional year to reach their potential. In either 

case, age classes remain an excellent avenue to showcase 

and highlight young horses and ensure that when they 

do begin to compete as 5 year olds, they’re in a much 

stronger position than they otherwise would have been. 

The photo opposite, is from the Northcote Stud Young 

Horse Championship. The ability of the Sovereign 

horses is evidence that sticking to a consistent plan of 

development can turn your young horses from prodigies 

into established performers. Our main advice, therefore, 

is always to identify how far along the development 

pathway a horse is early on, and then decide from there 

whether they require additional time to develop or are 

ready to start their competitive career. 

At Sovereign Equestrian, we train, maintain, and 

care for our horses so that they become exceptional 

performers across all disciplines. We know that a fit 

and healthy horse is a happy horse, and a happy horse 

is a successful horse. We want to share some of our 

techniques with you because, with the right care and 

training, your horse can reach its true potential.

True Blue III 

(Chacco Blue x Manhattan) 

Ginadina PP (Cabrio v/d Heffinck x Winningmood) 

Cludo IV (Casall x Contender) 

Highhope DD (Durrant x Gregor) 

Heartdancer H (Dakar VDL x Lancelot) 

Darien (Verdi x Larino)

eventing 

STUART BUNTINE 

Buntine’s 

BLOG 

Already at the half-way 

point of the Season! 

It is really hard to comprehend that 

in a few days’ time it will be midsummer 

and we will be looking 

at night’s drawing in, can it really be 

that we are now half way through the 

year!! We have just finished two quick 

events, so we have now completed 4 

of our 8 events for 2017. 

Shelford was a really great three days, 

good weather and lots of competitors. 

With around 500 competitors 

competing in the BE classes and a 

further 230 at our unaffiliated 

day, it always interests me why 

there are so many riders that 

wish to compete unaffiliated. 

The courses are exactly the 

same, same dressage tests, show 

jumping and nearly the same 

entry fee, but still we get big 

numbers. Some of these will 

be BE riders bringing young 

horses, but most are non BE 

members. Is it the cost of BE 

membership? What is it that 

puts riders off riding at a BE 

event? 

We were then off to Berkshire College 

of Agriculture, 10 days later. It was 

great to be back there and to help to 

develop the event. It is located in 

a great position and easy access for 

competitors, so it was rewarding to 

get such big entries, nearly 600 riders 

competing! It was two long days 

but, with good weather we have left 

little or no damage. We are enjoying 

working in the south of the country, 

it is always interesting to see the 

variations of the sport as you travel 

up and down the country. Whilst it 

is the same sport there are definite 

idiosyncrasies in each region!! 

In between the two events I was off 

to Oxford for a three day residential 

The Goldman Sachs Small 

Business Programme 

with Goldman Sachs. The 10,000 

small business program is absolutely 

fascinating, we had four excellent 

lecturers over the three days, all very 

challenging and thought provoking. 

The program is designed to assist 

and help small businesses grow and 

strengthen within the market. I am, 

at times, finding it quite brain frying! 

We have access to an amazing array 

of experts in so many fields, there 

to challenge us, push us into bigger 

thinking and help us with a plethora 

of questions and challenges. We have 

to work hard by day, but the evenings 

provide us a great opportunity to 

mix with a group of like-minded 

people, many of us facing the same 

challenges. The Wednesday evening, 

saw us enjoying an excellent meal 

Potential New Sponsors arriving 

in the amazing surround of the 

Randolph Sculpture Gallery at the 

Ashmolean Museum. 

We arrived back from BCA late on 

Sunday evening, then I was off the Isle 

of Wight on Monday. This project is 

really gaining momentum with some 

great meetings there. Tuesday was 

spent showing a potential supporter 

around the estate, in the beautiful 

summer weather it really had the 

WOW factor. Every time I go I get so 

excited by the prospects of the event. 

As with all new events it is often one 

step forward and two back, but I feel 

that this week we have made some 

significant steps forward to turning 

this dream into a reality. 

Next week I have a bit of time off, or 

nearly time off as I still have to join 

in the Goldman Sachs web lectures, 

however Cornwall beckons and the 

sun promises to shine! 


ROCKINGHAM shows 

Wet,wet,wet! 

Report by Arabella Clegg 

Unfortunately for Rockingham 

this was the second 

consecutive year as a mud 

bath. The event hosts classes from 

BE100 to advanced intermediate and 

two international classes of one and 

two star. 

Thursday was dry and warm for the 

start of the international dressage. 

Friday saw the start of the bad 

weather and therefore changing 

ground conditions, this left the lorry 

parks and stabling a sore sight, for a 

usually beautiful Rockingham Castle 

Estate. 

A buzzy event which pulls in plenty of 

spectators, a real international feel for 

both horse and rider. 

The main show jumping arena is 

packed with trade stands all around, 

as well as flags flying and sponsors 

advertisement boards. 

Across the levels the show jumping 

courses were causing trouble, this had 

a lot to do with the sticky going. For 

Sunday’s competition the jumping 

was moved to a different arena to give 

the competitors fresh 

ground. 

Ibby McPherson posted 

a great win in the 

BE100 aboard Bountiful 

Bess, scoring 16 in the 

dressage. This ex race 

horse has now won 

two events on the 

trot. 

Piggy French is 

keeping up her 

good form with 

second place in 

Willa Newton 

both the one and two 

and Freestyle R 

star, Big Berry and Jump 

Jet III respectively. Over the 

weekend Piggy also won a BE100 

aboard Fernhill G and another second 

on Cooley Monsoon in a novice. 

Lauren Shannon took top honours in 

Novice Section S, leading throughout 

on a 25.3 dressage, the pair jumped a 

double clear adding 4.4 time penalties 

across the country. 

Alex Postolowsky had one of the 

speediest cross country rounds in 

the Novice class. 

Finishing nine 

seconds 

Lauren Shannon and 

Rinneen Silver Rocket 

inside the 4 minute 

3 second time, to fill 

second place in novice 

section R. 

Willa Newton took third and 

fourth in a novice and BE100 section. 

A slightly slower cross country round 

cost her the win in novice section J 

aboard Freestyle R. They impressed 

the dressage judge to score 23.5 in the 

white boards. 

There was a 10th place for Tina 

Canton and OWe Two in the Open 

Novice. 

Eliza Stoddart had a busy weekend 

with seven rides ranging from BE100 

to two star. She finished the weekend 

with two fifths and a seventh in the 

national classes. 

Photos by Julia Shearwood Photography 

Tina Canton and 

Owe Two 


tack 

TINA CANTON 

Block 

TACKLE 

We are increasingly 

faced with an everexpanding 

variety of 

tack to choose from 

these days! Although this is great for 

choice and for also price competition 

to make everything more affordable, 

it can also sometimes overwhelm you 

with too many choices!! There is also 

a lot of new research using pressure 

pads under nosebands to blow away 

long standing theories about 

‘kinder’ nosebands. Bitting is 

also becoming more scientific 

with some big brands doing 

some great research that 

is disproving long held 

beliefs. So - how do you 

choose what to put your 

horse into? Everyone is 

different and all riders and 

trainers have their favourite 

bits and nosebands. It goes 

without saying that the first 

management issue before even 

thinking about putting a bridle on 

the horse is to make sure that the 

horses teeth are in good order. This is 

really important, especially in young 

horses where their teeth are erupting 

and changing. We get all of our horses 

checked every 6 months to keep on top 

of them. Any wolf teeth are removed 

and the horse allowed to have a period 

of recovery as this procedure can 

leave them a bit sore for a short time. 

It’s also a good chance to look at the 

mouth conformation of the horse to 

see how much room is in there. Horses 

with big tongues can’t have bits that 

are too thick as there is no room! 

We start all our young horses in a 

plan cavesson noseband, not done up 

too tight. Latest research shows that 

a tight cavesson puts more pressure 

on the nose than a crank noseband. 

This is often used with a loose elastic 

standing martingale to teach them 

that head tossing is not allowed. Bit 

wise, they are in a breaking bit with 

keys when they first have a bridle on, 

and they are then moved to a simple 

double-jointed bit - often with a 

lozenge rather than a french link as 

it’s a bit softer. I prefer a copper metal 

mix as its warmer in the horse mouth. 

Horses that mouth and fiddle a lot are 

often put into an eggbutt or full cheek 

depending on steering. Sometimes the 

full cheeks can make the youngsters 

try to catch them as a bit of a game!! 

This doesn’t result in a nice still head 

carriage! If the horse is a little dry and 

still in its mouth, we would use a loose 

ring. With youngsters a big bit ring is 

best as it can help with steering. Be 

aware that there is more chance of a 

loose ring rubbing the corners of the 

mouth - so be sure it fits or use biscuits 

on the side of the cheeks. Be sure with 

the youngsters that the bit fits well 

and is high enough up in their mouth 

- there should be a couple of creases 


Bear in mind 

that often you 

can use a bit 

or noseband to 

educate and you 

don’t have to 

stay in it 

at the corners of the lips - otherwise 

busy babies will experiment and get 

their tongue over the bit. Believe me 

that does nothing for your steering 

and brakes!! If you have a horse that 

makes a habit of getting the tongue 

over there are a few options - there 

are a couple of brands who do starter 

bits that are straight bar but lift up 

and back to give tongue room. You 

can get a tongue guard that is a rubber 

attachment that goes on the bit but i 

think this must be very annoying for 

the horse. 

An Australian noseband is often used 

on racehorses to pull the bit more 

towards the roof of the mouth. These 

are not often seen out of racing. In 

the ideal world you aim to stay in 

this simple bitting and noseband 

arrangement, but horses don’t read 

the same training manuals as us so 

we often have to change and adapt as 

they grow and become stronger and 

more opinionated!! Bear in mind that 

often you can use a bit or noseband 

to educate and you don’t have to stay 

in it. If the horse is starting to open 

the mouth to evade then the obvious 

answer is to use a noseband that shuts 

the mouth. I prefer a mexican grackle 

as the pressure is higher up the face 

and doesn’t press the cheeks into the 

molars. Start with the straps done up 

moderately as for some horses this 

is enough. We do want the horses to 

mouth slightly, but daylight is not 

good! You can just use a flash, but 

this does put pressure on the side 

of the molars. Any horse that seems 

very difficult to settle in the contact, 

sometimes goes better in a lower 

strap such as a drop, micklim bridle 

or one of the new fairfax drops. It’s 

worth experimenting to get the horse 

comfortable. If you need to go stronger 

on your bitting - there are many 

avenues to take. First tactic can be to 

just try a thinner mouthpiece as they 

are a bit sharper. A single joint is also 

stronger - but if they cause discomfort 

by pinching this can work against you. 

Rollers and multi jointed bits can be 

good for those who grab the bit. A 

Wilkie cheek can change the action. A 

copper waterford snaffle is my go to bit 

for ones starting to get a bit keen! We 

have some lovely soft gags available 

now. The Universal is my favourite and 

most horses seem to accept them. You 

can ride in double reins to soften the 

action or change the action by putting 

a strap on the back from the top ring, 

round the back of the nose to the other 

top ring. You can use a spur strap, flash 

strap doubled back or we use a plastic 

back strap from a driving bit. If this is 

not strong enough the back strap from 

a hackamore with a chain often works. 

Modern bridles aim to take pinching 

and pressure points away, as well as 

relieving pressure on facial nerves and 

blood vessels. Leather now is broader 

in profile and this spreads pressure. 

A lot of research has gone into 

headpieces and noseband straps sit 

over the headpiece or have a fastening 

on both sides of the bridle so no strap 

is going over. Headpieces are much 

broader, padded and are often cut 

back behind the ears. Nosebands have 

lovely padded sections at the areas 

that goes over chin areas for comfort. 

There also seems to be a new trend 

for no throat lash - but you are still 

required to have one for the jumping 

elements under rules - so be sure to 

check this!!! 

Many people spend a fortune on all 

the latest bits - often into hundreds 

of pounds and the latest bridles can 

be up to £400! Keep in mind that it all 

comes down to the skill of the rider! 

Gadgets do not train horses, but they 

can cover up a multitude of sins! 

These short cuts are always bought 

to the fore later in training and often 

the wheels fall off when the horses are 

put under more pressure. Take time 

to educate acceptance of the bit and 

response from the leg and it shouldn’t 

matter what is in their mouth and on 

their head!! 


eventing 

EMMA HYSLOP 

LUHMUHLEN... 

First big one of the year 

Leading up to leaving for 

Luhmuhlen Douglas went 

and jumped a lovely double 

clear in the OI at Little Downham. 

We then crammed in quite a few 

dressage lessons with Michael 

(Eilberg) and he has been going 

really well, also lots of homework 

but that’s why horses are so 

addictive as we never reach perfection. Out came 

the trunk and we packed up ready to go. 

We set off on Monday evening, I travelled 

again with Sarah Bullimore; it does help 

when you can share the driving. Due to 

ferry delays and road works it took us 19 

hours to get there, it’s a good job I am 

not a full time lorry driver as I would 

be so fat, when you are stuck on the 

same bit of road for over a hundred 

miles, what is there to do but eat 

Haribos!! 

We arrived and got settled in, it was 

quite hot out there and the horse flies 

were driving them crazy. Trot up was 

Wednesday afternoon, with the drawn 

order out Wednesday night. It turned out 

that I was drawn second to go, this is not the best 

as the judges do not have anything to compare 

against. He did a good test to score 55.6 and I 

do feel that he would have been given a lower 

mark for the same test the following day. The 

welcoming party was on the Thursday night, we 

all had a little drink and showed the Germans how 

to dance!! What an event for looking after owners 

and associates, if you had a wristband you did not 

pay for a thing, drinks yes alcohol as much as you 

wanted: food, daily food vouchers. A party most 

nights, a super fun event very well run. 

I walked the course a few times, once with Chris 

Bartle, I think five in total. A few of the distances 

required very positive riding but overall It was 

lovely, they do like their tables maximum height 

and width. A total of four water complexes. It 

was very jumpable and I had planned to go all 

the straight routes. Again being second to go I 

did not have the opportunity to see the course 

ride, Caroline Powell only managed to get to the 

first water so I was the trail blazer for the rest of 

the course, sometimes this can be a good thing, 

the course required positive riding and that’s the 

…I was drawn 

second to go, this 

is not the best as 

the judges do not 

have anything 

to compare 

against 

mindset I set out with. Douglas set out in his 

normal bold manner, the first question was 

the water, this rode well as did the second 

water. Then there was a drop fence to a 

corner up a mound, Douglas jumped 

the drop fence very big, tipped my 

body forward for a stride I overshot 

the turn and presented to the fence, 

he was very naughty and ran out. 

Something he has not done for a long 

while, then once he has done this I 

had lost his attention. So we walked 

home, I did feel like making him walk all 

the way home to be fair. 

We got back home on Monday night and gave him 

a few days off and then went back training on 

Wednesday for my upper body over drop fences 

and his left hand shoulder over corners. We now 

plan to do a few three stars, then all being well 

Burghley bound. 

Our other local riders that went to Luhmuhlen 

were Polly Jackson Griffin, who did a good test, 

had a glance off across the country but jumped 

a well deserved clear round show jumping, Also 

local Kirsty Short had a glance off across the 

country and had a few down show jumping but 

Bouncer has now completed six four star events 

an amazing achievement. Our best placed local 

rider was Ros Canter who rode an amazing test, 

clear across the country to have one down show 

jumping to finish ninth. 

We now head out to Skipton, Barbury, Brightling 

and aim to have some good placing as long as we 

all do a rain dance as the ground could end up 

getting very hard. 


COTTESMORE HUNT PONY CLUB ONE DAY EVENT 

show shots 

Ellie Hallam 

Florence 

Ashmore 

Photos by Trudy Trafford 

Lucy Daly 

Helen 

Garner 

Millie Bowes-Hall 

Sara Aspinal 

Ned Hercock 

Molly Turcan 

Molly Taris 


show shots 

CLASSIC ARAB SHOW | 28th MAY 

Jane Anderson is 

delighted with Jims 

Patch. Photo by Sweet 

Photography 

Amateur-Home 

Produced Winner - 

Mrs J Embletons’ - EAS 

Elvi ridden by Alison 

Embleton 

Exhibitor in 

Midland Young 

Rider Qualifier 

GELDING GOLD CHAMPION – 

YANNY - Exhibited by Mrs and 

Mrs Givens and Mrs D Gowans 

HOYS Qualier - 

Vartanii ridden 

by Darren Crowe. 

Photo by Sweet 

Photography 

JNR FEMALE GOLD 

CHAMPION - FOREVER MI 

DESTINY - Exhibited by Mr 

M and Mrs S Foreman 

JNR FEMALE SILVER CHAMPI- 

ON - OCEANA M - Exhibited by 

Miss Vicki Marsh 

JNR Male Gold Champion - HT 

OREAKA-Ex. Mr A Hallworth. 

JNR MALE SILVER CHAMPION – FA- 

HEEM -Exhibited by Mrs E German 

Mrs & Mrs M Johnson’s 

- Asbeau - Winner Novice 

Ridden Stallions 

- Tash Pimlott 

Ridden Novice Champion 

- ES Lelina- Owner 

Mr LJ Morgan-Rider-Tash 

Pimlott 

SNR FEMALE SILVER 

CHAMPION – SORINAH 

-Exhibited by Mr S and 

Mrs E Constable 

SNR MALE SILVER 

CHAMPION-SILVER - SJ 

MARC-Exhibited by 

Mrs S Beeley 

SNR FEMALE GOLD CHAMPION – KAREMAH 

- Exhibited by Mr C and Mrs V White 

Photos by Brenda Marsh 

Young Rider Winner - Miss K O’Briens - 

Solitaire SR - Ridden by George Moss 


HOLCOMBE HUNT SHOW | 27th MAY 

show shots 

Gathering Teams before the Whistle 

In Hand Champion Stanley Grange Regal Reflection 

In Hand Reserve Champion 

Novice Working Hunter Champion 

Open Working 

Hunter 

Champion 

Pairs Relay Champions - Shannon 

Bury & Alex Houldsworth 

Reserve Novice Working Hunter Champion 

RS ChB Res 

Champion 

Res Supreme Champion Stanley 

Grange Regal Reflection. 

Supreme 

Champion - 

Jodie Shenton 

- Pipistrelle. 

The Baton Change - 

Steven Ashworth - Huntsman 

Sarah Lundy & Andy 



show shots 

BEST OF BRITISH | 4th JUNE 

Res PBW Champion - Littlebyrom 

Dun Edition - Mrs S M Grundy 

Brackenrigg Ceilys - T 

Waddington - Foal 

Supreme Welsh In-Hand 

Champion - Brohedydd April 

Queen - Ms. A. Sharples 

Res PBW Champion - Littlebyrom 

Dun Edition - Mrs S M Grundy 

Junior Handler - Ellena 

Millcroft Gelding 

Ch. & Sarum 

Gelding 

Paddock Northern Dancer 

- Ms C. Regan - Millcroft 

Gelding Champion 

Res. Sec D Champion - 

Katoms I’ve Been Tangoed 

- Mr T Owens 

Sec D Champion - Stepol 

Sea the Stars - Mr & 

Mrs S Mason 

Sec A Res. Champion - Pinewell 

Storm - Mrs A Higgins 


Reserve Supreme Welsh 

In-Hand Champion - Fouroaks 

Charisma - - Mrs W Lowe-Barnes 


BURTON HUNT PC 

show shots 

Hannah Spray and 

Rosshill Dague 


Castle Pirate 

Sarah Varnom and Super Jake 

Helen Scholl 

and Dora 

Phoebe Booth 

and Sillogue B 

Eve Lilley and Five 

Star Frankie 

Maddy King and 

Clonlyon Hill 

Photos bySSH Creative 


show shots 

BRITISH DRESSAGE COMBINED TRAINING 

Abi Cubitt-Smith 

and Seapatrick 

Narco 

Amy Small and 

Triumph VD 

Laarseheide Z 


Dan Titterton 

and Vision B 

Paula Cunningham 

and Rapscallion 

Helen Wallace and 

Benvenuto Jazzi B 

Teri England and 

Cloudy Bay Logic 

Rikki Riley and My 

Noble Valentine 


TRAILBLAZERS SJ 

show shots 

Alice Theakstone 

and Gorgeous Guy 

Julie Preston 

and Mr Blue 

Alice Theakstone 

and Royal Breeze 

Mia Barlow 

and Buzz 


Castle Pirate 

William Wilson 

and Bruce 



shows 28TH MAY 2017 

Area 12 Side 

Saddle Show 

The Area 12 Ladies (Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire, 

Derbyshire) were out over the May Bank Holiday 

weekend. Good support across most classes with an 

extremely high standard. 

Huge thanks go to the hosts, Donita Welch for the use of their 

land. To Cathy’s Chocolates for sponsoring each class and 

the Championships with their fabulous bespoke chocolate 

horseshoes and to the Judges, Mrs Ginny Oakley-Pope 

and Mrs Amy Bryan-Dowell. 

In Memory of Babette Cole 

A new trophy was made this year for the 

Concours D’Elegance class in memory 

of a much-loved and missed member 

of Area 12. Babette Cole sadly lost 

her life to cancer after a short battle 

earlier this year and the Area wanted 

to arrange something to remember 

her by. A fabulous sterling silver hat 

box, set on a plinth was presented to the 

inaugural winner of this class, Lauren 

Allin and in true keeping to Babette’s 

style, she paraded wearing a pink 

feather boa to much applause from 

competitors and spectators. 

Millie Somerfield and Penny 

Louise Graham and Killowen Victor 

Rosemary Myers Easter Star 


Stacey Smith and Just a Rumour 

Barbara Wale and Adriane Beauty 

Ayisha Longdon and Fenrose Silver Rebel 

Kerry Harrison and Albus Dumbledore 

Lisa Lane and Brooklyn Man 

Yvonne Bacon and Bertie 

Rachael Barker and Kingsclough Masquerade 

Alexandra Molesworth St Aubyn and Taffechan 

Rough Diamond 

Andrea Guy and Killowen Victor 

Results 

Class 1 – Open Style and Appearance: 

1st Andrea Guy, Killowen Victor; 2nd Louise 

Graham, Corrileas Imp; 3rd Amanda Chatfield, 

Kingsclough Masquerade; 4th Ayisha Longdon, 

Fenrose Silver Rebel; 5th Stacey Smith, Just a 

Rumour. Class 2 – Novice Equitation: 1st 

Rosemary Myers, Easter Star; 2nd Andrea Guy, 

Killowen Victor; 3rd Yvonne Bacon, Bertie. 

Class 3 – Restricted Equitation: 1st Stacey 

Smith, Just a Rumour. Class 4 – Intermediate 

Equitation: 1st Alexandra Molesworth St 

Aubyn, Taffechan Rough Diamond; 2nd Rachael 

Barker, Kingsclough Masquerade; 3rd Lisa Lane, 

Brooklyn Man; 1st (Jnr) Millie Somerfield, Penny. 

Class 5 Concours D’Elegance: 1st Lauren 

Allin, Ashton Flight; 2nd Alexandra Molesworth 

St Aubyn, Taffechan Rough Diamond; 3rd 

Louise Graham, Killowen Victor; 4th Kerry 

Harrison, Albus Dumbledore; 5th Ayisha Longdon, 

Fenrose Silver Rebel; 6th Rachael Barker, 

Kingsclough Masquerade. Class 6 Junior 

Open Equitation:1st Millie Somerfield, Penny; 

2nd Ayisha Longdon, Fenrose Silver Rebel. 

Class 7 Adult Open Equitation: 1st Lauren 

Allin, Ashton Flight; 2nd Alexandra Molesworth 

St Aubyn, Taffechan Rough Diamond; 3rd Lisa 

Lane, Brooklyn Man; 4th Kerry Harrison, Albus 

Dumbledore. Class 8 Classical Ladies: 1st 

Lisa Lane, Brooklyn Man; 2nd Louise Graham, 

Killowen Victor; 3rd Barbara Wale, Adriane 

Beauty. Class 9 Best Horse or Pony ridden 

Side Saddle: 1st Louise Graham, Killowen Victor; 

2nd Kerry Harrison, Albus Dumbledore; 3rd 

Ayisha Longdon, Fenrose Silver Rebel (Jnr); 4th 

Barbara Wale, Adriane Beauty. Class 10 Riding 

Club Horse or Pony:; 1st Lauren Allin, Ashton 

Flight; 2nd Kerry Harrison, Albus Dumbledore; 

3rd Millie Somerfield, Penny (Jnr); 4th Ayisha 

Longdon, Fenrose Silver Rebel (Jnr) 

Class 11 Costume Concours d’Elegance: 1st 

Ayisha Longdon, Fenrose Silver Rebel. Class 12 

Champagne Challenge: 1st Louise Graham, 

Corrileas Imp; 2nd Kerry Harrison, Albus 

Dumbledore; 3rd Ayisha Longdon, Fenrose 

Silver Rebel. Championship: Adult Champion 

Lauren Allin, Ashton Flight; Reserve Adult 

Champion Louise Graham, Killowen Victor; 

Junior Champion Millie Somerfield, Penny; 

Reserve Junior Champion Ayisha Longdon, 

Fenrose Silver Rebel 


show shots 

RIPLEY RIDERS 

Amy Staley & Merlin 

Anna Skinner 

& Reuben 

Amii Wheatcroft 

& Lady Holly 

Photos byMike Roberts Photography 

Callum Goodall 

& Mr Smart 

Ellie Hall & 

Broughton 

Rosanna 

Harriet 

Hopkinson 

& Jack 

Jasmine Poiney 

& Backley Bobby 

Laura Clarke & 

Winsome Salvation 

Megan 

Holocuk 

& Fifi 

Lincoln 

Hare & 

Diermar 

Annabelle 

Poppy Puddick 

& Dee's Half & 

Half 

Millie Anthony 

& Lord Loxley 

Shareen Miller 

& Larnleigh's 

Comanche 

Paula Kirk-Ellis 

& Irish Viking 

Wendy Fowkes & Erianda 

Ridden Champion Brooke 

Pickering & Spud 


WARREN | 29th MAY 

shows shots 

Photos by David Pearce 

Andrew Wright 

with Captain 

Benson in In Hand 

Championship 

Bella Fraser riding 

Papplewick Rico in 

Lead Rein M&M 

Layla Feirn 

riding Rosie 

in Lead Rein 

Megan Wright 

riding Maddy 

Reserve Ridden 

Champion 

Jo Mason and Annie Mason 

Laura Bates 


show shots 

LAMBLEY | 18th JUNE 

Charlotte Brown 

riding Scooby Doo 

in Intermediate 

Show Jumping 

1st Carly Winn, 2nd Chloe Harris, 3rd Amelia Bennett in Beginers Show Jumping 

Emma White with 

Jack in Cob Class 

Abbie Hallam riding Grojec in 

Intermediate Show Jumping 

Jill Robinson in Youngstock 

Molly Capewell 

riding King in 

Cradle Stakes 

Working Hunter 

Maddy Smith 

riding Indy in 

Intermediate 

Show Jumping 

Amelia Dennis 

Rose Porter in Lead Rein 

Style and Appearance 

Photos by David Pearce 


HOLME HOUSE FARM SHOW 

shows shots 

Photos by Emelleff.co.uk 


Photos by Macauley Bowers Photography 

shows SPEETLEY 2017 

Willow Banks 

Puissance 2017 

Great jumping throughout 

the day with the evening 

classes taking centre stage. 

Connair Invitational 

Masters 

• 8 invited competitors 

• Elimination if a 

accumulative total of 12 

faults are reached 

• Each competitor selects 1 

jump to go up 5cm before 

they jump 

• Winner is the lowest score 

over 4 rounds. Jump off if 

the scores are tied 

Round 1 

Saw the last fenced been 

raised 5 times. Fence 

1,2,3 also been raised. All 

competitors jumped clear to 

progress to the next round. 

Round 2 

Two competitors got 

knocked out in this round 

the last fence been the most 

popular to be raised again. 

Round 3 

Saw a spattering of faults 

across the board but all 

progressing to the final 

round with under 12 faults. 

Fence 3 been the most 

popular to be raised in this 

round. 

Round 4 

All the fences now been 

raised a minimum of 2 holes 

from the first round with 

the last fence been raised 

to 1.48m Joss William 

riding Coolmoor Prospect 

and Sarah Kirwin riding 

Ekorette both completed 

with 0 faults. Sian Kirwin 

riding Everton B just 

had the very last 

fence down to 

finish on 4 faults. 

Finishing 3rd. 

Jump off 

Sara Jumped 

first with a 

very quick 

round but 

lowering fence 

6 to finish on a 

combined score 

of 4 faults in a time 

of 41.05. Joss last to 

go on Cool more prospect 

jumped a faultless clear 

round to take the class in a 

time of 40.22. 

• 1st Joss Williams 

Coolmoor Prospect 

• 2nd Sara Kirwin 

Ekorette 

• 3rd Sian Kirwin 

Everton B 

Thomas Bell Novice 

Puissance 

7 Starters took on the 

novice PUISSANCE. 

Starting at 6ocm this was 

a great class for novice 

horses. Every horse cleared 

the first two rounds with 

ease. Round 3 saw 3 

competitors get knocked 

out leaving 5 to progress 

to round 4. 3 more getting 

knocked out in this 

round the wall standing 

at 1.21cm. Round 5 saw 

Louis Jebson riding Harley 

and Avril Cassells riding 

Justin A var Korna take 

on the wall now standing 

at 1.27m. Avril jumping 

first clearing with ease this 

horse am sure will be in 

the main Puissance next 

year!!! Louis a very gutsy 

performance having a run 

out and coming 

round again 

clearing with ease. 

Avril winning £60 

plus a Thomas Bell 

show rug. 

• 1st Avril Casselles, 

Justin A Var Korna 

• 2nd Louis Jebson, Harley 

Sanderson Green 

Puissance 

Big class of the day saw 

7 starters take on the 

Wall. A good crowd 

giving all the competitors 

a great welcome to the 

ring. Round 1 saw two 

combinations stop at 

the 1.05m wall and get 

eliminated. Remaining 

5 progressed to round 2 

the wall now standing at 

1.20m. All 5 clearing round 

2 with no problems. Round 

3 The wall now standing at 

1.36m saw Sasha Munroe 

Seers getting knocked 

out just a little clip on the 

top brick. The remaining 

4 progressing another 

round. Round 4 saw a 

couple of rider clip the wall 

but it stay up with all 4 

progressing to round 5. 


Katelin Fisher riding Carlos. 

Katelin having a very 

exciting technique over 

the wall and a real crowd 

pleaser. Carlos jumped the 

warm up fence well turned 

to the wall pricked his ears 

and flew it with ease. 

Joss Williams riding Louis 

last to go. This horses first 

puissance. Joss having a 

lot of experience jumping 

Puissance’ really showed in 

this class on a young horse. 

A calm collected approached 

seeing Louis throw a huge 

jump in to take the Joint win 

with Carlos, Sharing the 

massive prize fund. 

• 1st Katelin Fisher, Carlos 

• 1st Joss William, Louis 

• 3rd Piers Warmoth, 

Le’spirit 

• 3rd Joss Williams, Van het 

mierehoff 

little keen and sliding the 

top block off. 

FINAL ROUND 

Joss Williams riding 

kwantos van het mierhoff 

this combinations first 

puissance just getting a 

Piers Warmoth riding 

Le’spirit also the first time 

this combination has taken 

on the wall. Clearing the 

wall easily in front just 

with a clip with a back leg. 

Knocking the combination 

out the copetition. 

Eve Redfern and Sarn Shepherds 

Hill 1st Open Horse 

Natasha Dolman 1st 

M&M Ridden and 1st 

60cm M&M Working 

Hunter 

HARGATE SHOW 

show shots 

Tabitha Heathcote 3rd 

Veteran Class and 2nd 

Concours D'Elegance 2 

Kirsty Heathcote and Rhapsody 

in Blue Reserve Ridden Champion 

Eve Redfern and Ormand 

Ellie May 1st Open Pony 

Champion and Reserve Champion In Hand 

Photos by AF1 Photography 


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YOUR EVENTS CALENDAR FOR THE MONTH AHEAD 

Saturday 1st July 

Jumping and Pole Work Clinic With 

Christie Batty 

Aldham Mill Farm Livery 07886192300 

Laxton Charity Show 

Nottinghamshire 

http://www.laxtonshow.co.uk/ or https:// 

www.facebook.com/laxtoncharityshow/ 

Aske Horse Trials (1) 

British Eventing, Aske Hall, Richmond 

Yorkshire DL10 5HJ 

www.britisheventing.com 

Eland Lodge Horse Trials (2) 

British Eventing, Derbyshire 


Nervous and Novice Show Jumping 

Milton Equestrian Centre 

www.miltonec.co.uk 07768853308 

Minimus Showjumping 

Northallerton Equestrian Centre 

www.northallertonequestriancentre.co.uk 

01609 772942 

Group Training Clinic - Flatwork or 

Jumping 

Professional Equine Services 

www.professionalequineservices.co.uk 

07791792711 

Jm Equestrian Northern Arena Showcross 

Richmond Equestrian Centre 

www.richmondec.co.uk 01748 811295 

Trec Obstacle Training 

South Holderness Riding Club 

wwwsouthholdernessridingclub.com 

1964650250 

Unaffiliated Showjumping 

Vale View Equestrian 

www.valeviewequestrian.co.uk 

01664 823739 

Unaffiliated Dressage 


www.valeviewequestrian.co.uk 01664 

823739 

Showjump Hire on the International 

Arena 

Warrawee Trakehners 

www.braemarequestrian.co.uk 07969 

259069 

Sunday 2nd July 

Show Jumping Clinic Indoor @golden 

Valley Equestrian Centre 

www.thehorseworks-equinecoach.co.uk 

07957774507 

Howden Show 

The Ashes Playing Fields, Howden, 

Yorkshire DN14 

www.howdenshow.co.uk 

Flatwork Clinic 

Willoughby Lodge Farm 

07913164519 

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 

Ardsley Horse and Pony Club Show 

Astley Riding Centre 

www.ardsleyhpc.co.uk 07849941915 

Northern Exmoor 30th Anniversary 

Show 

Exmoor Pony Society, Mill Lane Stables 

www.exmoorponysociety.org.uk 01706 

875495 / 07795 117236 

July Dressage Competition 

Friars Hill Stables 

www.friarshillridingstables.co.uk 

01751 432758 

Show Jumping at Malton Show 

Friars Hill Stables, Scampston Hall, Nr 

Rillington, Malton Yorkshire 


01751 432758 

Pony British Showjumping 

Hargate Equestrian 

www.hargateequestrian.co.uk 01283 

734981/730606 M:07736613557 

High Moor Open Show 


www.highmooropen.co.uk 

01246 270748 

Hvrc Open Showjumping Competition 

Hope Valley Riding Club 

www.hopevalleyridingclub.co.uk 

01433 651331 or 07505 490056 

Ilkeston and District Riding Club- 

Club Show 

Spring Farm 

https://sites.google.com/site/ 

ilkestonanddistrictridingclub/about-us 

07725633222 


Ledston Equine Centre 

07827291115 

July Dressage Competition 

Legup Equestrian 

www.legupequestrian.co.uk 

Express Eventing 

Newbold Verdon Equestrian Centre 

www.nvec.co.uk 01455 824240 




01609 772942 

Arena Cross Country 

Raw Equine, Laughton Manor Equestrian 

Centre 07880971711 

Appaloosa Society Show 



Sledmere Guided Ride (Yorkshire Wolds) 

Ride Yorkshire, Yorkshire 

www.rideyorkshire.org 

07583 451825 / 07570 112010 

Rvpc Open Dressage Competition 

Ryburn Valley Pony Club 

01422 202642 

Unaffiliated Outdoor Dressage 


www.sheepgate.co.uk 01205 870236 

(office hrs) 07768 156 262 

Soar Valley - Non Members Welcome 

Soar Valley Riding Club 

www.svrc.co.uk 07872 860831 

South Bradford Riding Club 

South Bradford Showground 

SBRA.co.uk 07967 895220 

Club Show 

South Derbyshire Saddle Club 

www.southderbyshiresaddleclub.co.uk 

07931577586 

British Showjumping 

Speetley Equestrian Centre 

www.speetleyec.co.uk 

Sport Endurance Prestwold Ride 

Sport Endurance East Midlands Group, 

Leicestershire LE12 5SQ 

www.sportendurance.co.uk/Events/Ride- 

Events/Prestwold-2017.aspx 

01283810011 

Stenigot Pleasure Ride 

The British Horse Society, Stenigot Estate, 

Near Louth, Lincolnshire LN11 9SL 

Arena Eventing Series 2017 



01664 823739 


Warrawee Trakehners, Braemar Equestrian 

www.braemarequestrian.co.uk 07969 259069 



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July 2017 

Gill Liggins Clinic 

Wellow Equestrian Centre 

www.wellowequestrian.co.uk 01623 

860997 

Unaffiliated Dressage With Sunshine 

Tour Qualifiers 

Yorkshire Equestrian Centre (YEC) 

www.yorkshireec.co.uk 07748115588 

Monday 3rd July 

Ian Brown Tuition 



01609 772942 

Junior Monday Club With Helen Roddy 



01609 772942 

BD Regional Training 

Port Royal Equestrian and Exhibition Centre 

www.portroyaleec.co.uk 07950 819267 

Tuesday 4th July 

Senior British Show Jumping 

Arena UK 

www.arenauk.com 01476 591 569 

Evening Beginner/novice Showjumping 

Eland Lodge Equestrian 

www.elandlodge.com 01283 575856 

Unaffiliated Evening Dressage 



734981/730606 M:07736613557 

Unaffiliated Evening Showjumping 



734981/730606 M:07736613557 

Tuesday Evening Unaffiliated 

Showjumping 



01609 772942 

Clear Round Jump Training 



823739 

Wednesday 5th July 


Arena UK 

www.arenauk.com 01476 591 569/ 

07774 018103 

Clear Round Training 

Arena UK 


BHS Notts Evening Flatwork Clinic 

BHS Nottinghamshire, Brackenhurst 

Equestrian Centre 

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bhs-notts- 

evening-flatwork-clinic-wed-5-july-2017- 

tickets-31935274265 

Evening Showjumping 


www.elandlodge.com 

01283 575856 




Dressage 



British Dressage 






British Show Jumping Senior Cat 2` 



Caroline Moore Event Clinic 



01664 823739 

Thursday 6th July 

Dressage Evening 


www.nvec.co.uk 01455 824240 

Training Thursday 



01609 772942 

Dubarry Burghley Young Event Horse 



British Dressage Area Festival 


www.sheepgate.co.uk 01205 870236 

(office hrs) 07768 156262 




01664 823739 

Friday 7th July 

Indoor Clear Round Jumping@golden 


Coach road, Alfreton, Derbyshire DE55 4ES 

thehorseworks-equinecoach.co.uk 

07957774507 

Evening Dressage 

Caistor Equestrian Centre 

www.caistorequestriancentre.com 

01472 859341 

Nervous and Novice Show Jumping 

- Pre-Entry Only, riars Hill Stables, 

Sinnington, Yorkshire YO62 6SL 


01751 432758 

Dressage to Music and Music or Test 

Riding Practice 

Manor Grange Stud Show Centre 

01977673330 


Oldmoor Farm Riding school 

www.oldmoorfarmridingschool.com 

07729529042 

British Showjumping Pony Premier 



Leonie Smith Dressage Clinic 

Turbury Equisport, Far Turbury Farm, 

Rochdale Road, Greetland, Halifax Yorkshire 

HX4 8PU www.turburyequisport.co.uk 

07789 265 973 

Vale View Equestrian, Old Dalby, Melton 

Mowbray, Leicestershire LE14 3LX 

Saturday 1st Unaffiliated DR & SJ inc Trailblazers Qualifiers 

Sunday 2nd Arena Eventing 2017 series 

Tuesday 4th Clear Round Jumping 

Wednesday 5th Caroline Moore Event Clinic 

Thursday 6th Caroline Moore Event Clinic 

Friday 7th Caroline Moore Event Clinic 

Saturday 

8th Unaffiliated One Day Event 

Sunday 9th British Dressage 

Sunday 9th RoR Clinic 

Monday 10th Caroline Moore Event Clinic 

Monday 10th Ian Woodhead (PM) 

Tuesday 11th Caroline Moore Event Clinic 


Wednesday 12th Caroline Moore Event Clinic AM 

Saturday 15th Unaffiliated DR & SJ inc Trailblazers Qualifiers 

Sunday 16th Arena Eventing 2017 series 


Wednesday 19th British Dressage 

Saturday 22nd Unaffiliated DR & SJ inc Trailblazers Qualifiers 

Saturday 22nd RoR Clinic 

Sunday 23rd Unaffiliated One Day Event 

Monday 24th Caroline Moore Event Clinic 

Tuesday 25th Caroline Moore Event Clinic 


Saturday 29th Unaffiliated Combined Training 

Sunday 30th British Dressage 

Monday 31st Caroline Moore Event Clinic 

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 

Please note dates may be subject to 

confirm your entry, and is non-refundable once paid. 

changes at the Centre’s discretion 

For more information on all of these events 

and more please visit our website 


Tel: 01664 823739 


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01664 823739 


Welton & District Riding Club 

www.weltonridingclub.co.uk 01522 721271 

Kids and Ponies Summer Camp 

Willow Farm, Thorpe Fendykes 

www.willowfarmholidays.co.uk 

01754 830316 

Saturday 8th July 

Speed and Fitness Training 

Beatrice Stocks BHSAI, Northern Racing 

College 

www.beatricestocks.com 07853245843 

Bhsc Evening Pleasure Ride : Blankney 

Blankney Hunt Supporters Club 

http://www.blankneyhunt.co.uk/ 

07970658654 


Brackenhurst Equestrian Centre 

www.ntu.ac.uk/brackenhurstec 

01158485226 




War of the Roses Pleasure Ride 

Endurance GB, Breaks Fold Farm 

http://waroftherosesegb.webs.com/ 

07818 283144 

Edrc Unafilliated Open Dressage 

Epworth and District Riding Club 

www.edrc.co.uk 07734971188 

XC Clinic With Craig Dillon 

Five Pits Horsewatch and Countryside 

Access Group 

07778978811 

British Dressage, Quest Club and 


Manor Grange Stud Show Centre, Manor 

Grange Stud SC 01977673330 




British Dressage Inc Freestyle to Music 



01609 772942 

Unaffiliated and Bs Club Showjumping 

Penistone Final Qualifi 

Northern Racing College 

www.northernracingcollege.com 

01302 816006 / 07392 085 785 

Show Jumping at Patrington Mill 

Patrington Mill 

www.patringtonmillshowyard.co.uk 

07707725792 




British Dressage Camp 



Showjumping with BIG prize money, 

fun classes and DOG show 

Ripley Riders Club 

www.ripleyriders.org.uk 07931709733 

Training Clinic/day and Horse Weigh Day 

Tickhill Riding Club 

www.tickhillridingclub.org 07759987736 

Novice/nervous Showjumping 

Trentvalley Equestrian Centre 

www.tvequestrian.co.uk 07821900838 

One Day Event 



823739 

Summer Dressage Series 2017 

Wellow Equestrian 


860997 

Sunday 9th July 

Ashby Show 

Cattows Farm 

www.ashbyshow.com 

West End Stables Summer Show 

West End Stables, Staithes Road, Preston, 

Hull Yorkshire 

Aire Valley Riding Club Show 

Aire Valley Riding Club 

0794 653 7920 

Carsington Horse Ride2017 

Ashbourne Rotary Club 

01629540510 

Ashover Riding Club Show 

Rectory Fields 

www.ashovershow.co.uk 07740308819 

One Day Event 

Burton Hunt Branch of The Pony Club 

branches.pcuk.org/burton 07974 696325 




Open Veteran, Coloured and Miniature 

Show 

Hallamshire Riding Society 

http://www.hallamshireridingsociety. 

co.uk/ 07813027161 




734981/730606 M:07736613557 




734981/730606 M:07736613557 

Holme Valley Grid Work Clinic With Sue 

Chadwick 

Woodnook Arena 07775 991492 

Hvrc Open Dressage Competition (Esuk 

Qualifier) 

Arena on HVRC club field 


01433 650749 

Horsforth Riding Club 

West End Lane 

www.horsforthridingclub.co.uk 

07974095844 


Ledston Equine Centre 

Ledston Equine Clinic 07827291115 

Legup Little July Show 

Legup Equestrian, Myrefield 

Allweather arena 

www.legupequestrian.co.uk 07740 178790 

Longford Riding Club Open Show 

Longford and District Riding Club 

www.longfordridingclub.com 

07521414097 

Members and Open Show 

Maltby and District Riding Club 

www.maltbyridingclub.co.uk 

Unaff Dressage 



01609 772942 

Notts Derby C - Eq Life Am El Quals/ 

Openclasses/dress/dog 

Notts Derby Horse Show 

www.nottsderbyhorseshow.com 

07854317335 





Raw Equine, Fenland Equestrian Centre 

07880971711 

Supreme Open Show With £££ to 

Overall Champion. Qualifier 

Ripley Riders Club 

www.ripleyriders.org.uk 

07931709733 

Sport Endurance Catton Farm Ride 

Sport Endurance East Midlands Group, 

Derbyshire DE12 8LN 

www.sportendurance.co.uk/Events/Ride- 

Events/Catton-Farm-2017.aspx 

01283810011 

Supreme Sash Open Show With 

Qualifiers 

Springwood Riding Club 

springwoodridingclub.weebly.com 

07716137484 

Ror Training Clinic 



01664 823739 




01664 823739 

British Dressage Quest Club 



01664 823739 

Summer Show Jumping 



860997 

Unaffiliated Showjumping £50 

1st Place! 

Yorkshire Equestrian Centre (YEC), 


Monday 10th July 




01609 772942 

Ian Woodhead Dresssage Training 



823739 

Andrew Fletcher Dressage Training 



01664 823739 




01664 823739 



Showjumping 



01609 772942 

Nicola Sheard Jumping Clinic 



BD Regional Training 






01664 823739 

Ian Woodhead Dresssage Training 



01664 823739 




01664 823739 


Battles Equestrian Yard Sale 

6pm - 8pm, Battles Equestrian 

www.battles.co.uk 01522529206 







Sneck Yate / Cleveland Way Guided 

Ride (North York Moors) 

Ride Yorkshire Foundation 

www.rideyorkshire.org 07583 451825 / 

07570 112010 




01664 823739 


British Show Jumping and Club 


01977673330 



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Open Unaffiliated Evening 

Showjumping 

Cliffhollins Riding School 

www.cliffhollins.co.uk 01274651386 

Unaffiliated Evening Show Jumping 



British Dressage Test Riding Day 



01609 772942 

Unaffiliated Show Jumping 

Outwoods Equestrian 

07837487186 


Raw Equine, Oakley Equestrian Centre 

07880971711 

Sue Chadwick Show Jumping Clinic 

Turbury Equisport 

www.turburyequisport.co.uk 07789 

265 973 


Bishop Wilton Show and Craft Fair 

Wilton Lodge Farm 

www.bishopwiltonshow.co.uk 




01158485226 

Breckenbrough Horse Trials (2) 

British Eventing 


Northallerton (2) 

British Eventing 


Unaffiliated One Day Event 



Indoor Jumping Clinic With Craig 

Dillon 

Five Pits Horsewatch and Countryside 

Access Group 

07778978811 

Glenroyd Horse Show - Ssadl First 

Round Qualifier 

538 Hunsworth Lane, East Bierley, Bradford, 

Yorkshire BD4 6RL 

www.facebook.com/ 

events/756667991084010/ 

07484160156 

Hazlehead Hall Equestrian Centre 


Hazlehead Hall Equestrian Centre 

www.facebook.com/lizeadonhhe/ 07971 

912768 

Unaffiliated Dressage Competition 


01977673330 




Dressage Club Quest 



Group Training Clinic - Flatwork or 

Jumping 



07791792711 

Pony British Show Jumping 


www.richmondec.co.uk 

01748 811295 




01664 823739 




01664 823739 


Cross Country Clinic 


07913164519 

Boltby Pleasure Riude 

Johnstone Arms, Boltby, Yorkshire YO7 2DY 

07985589831 

Southfield Show 

Irton Mount Farm, Riggs Head, Scarborough 

Yorkshire YO125TG 

01262 470790 

Aire Valley Riding Club Dressage 

Aireview Equestrian 

www.airevalleyridingclub.com 

07432503577 

Atherstone and District Riding 

Club Show 4 

Club Field, Stoke Lane, Leicestershire 

CV13 6BN 

www.atherstoneanddistrictridingclub.co.uk 

01455238515 

Castleford Riding Club Open Show 

Queens Park Playing Fields 

www.castlefordridingclub.co.uk 

07801 185622 

Danibeck Supreme Championship 

Trophy Show With Evening Perf 

Commonside Farm 

07976482818/07393375522 

Danibeck Supreme Championship 

Trophy Show With Eve Perf 


www.danibeckshow.co.uk 

07976482818 

Showing and Working Hunter 

Eckington and District Riding Club 

www.eckingtonridingclub.co.uk 

07890839350 

Cross Country Clinic With Mark Cramb 



Glenroyd Horse Show 

www.facebook.com/ 

events/756667991084010/ 

07484160156 




734981/730606 M:07736613557 




734981/730606 M:07736613557 

Hope Valley Riding Club Open Show 

(Esuk Qualifier) 

HVRC Club field, Off A6187 


01433 651331 or 07505 490056 

July SJ Event 

Legup Equestrian, Myrefield Allweather 

Arena, Lea Lane, Millhouse Green, Nr. 

Penistone Yorkshire S36 9NN 


07740 178790 

Clear Round Cross Country 

Longford and District Riding Club 

www.longfordridingclub.com 

07521414097 

Combined Training and Dressage 


www.nvec.co.uk 01455 824240 

Pennine Riding Club Dressage Series 

Fearns Equestrian Centre 

www.pennineridingclub.com 

07407784662 

British Showjumping 

Port Royal Equestrian and Exhibition 

Centre 


JULY DATES 

Dressage 



Dressage Club Quest 






Roleystone Horse Sanctuary 

Westfield Lane 

0777 9689736 

Rotary Amber Valley Charity 

Horse Ride 

Holly House Farm 

www.rotary-ambervalley.org.uk 

01773 742447 

Club Show 

South Derbyshire Saddle Club 

www.southderbyshiresaddleclub.co.uk 

07931577586 

Club/open Show 

Tickhill Riding Club 

www.tickhillridingclub.org 

07759987736 

Trailblazers Dressage 


www.tvequestrian.co.uk 

07821900838 


Nervous and Novice 

show Jumping 


Trailblazers Dressage 

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 


diary 


Arena Eventing Series 2017 



01664 823739 

Open Showing Bonanza Inc. Novice 

Ring and Qualifiers 

Wentworth & District Pony Club 

http://branches.pcuk.org/wentworth 

07833 984505 

York and Ainsty South Terrier/ Lurched 

and Family Dog Show 

Proctor House, Market weighton Road, 

North Duffield 

www.yorksouthhunt.webs.com 

07807242321 


Adult Riding Camp 



Unaffilidated Dressage Competition 

Long Lane Equestrian 

http://www.longlane.jejik.co.uk/ 

07890762427 




01609 772942 

Junior Monday Club With Helen Roddy 



01609 772942 


Unaffiliated Evening Showjumping 



734981/730606 M:07736613557 

Unaffiliated Evening Dressage 



734981/730606 M:07736613557 

Tuesday Evening Unaffiliated Showjumping 



01609 772942 

Paul Hayler Dressage Coach 



01609 772942 

Summer Holiday SJ Training 



07791792711 




01664 823739 


British Show Jumping Second Rounds 

Arena UK 





01609 772942 

Paul Hayler Dressage Coach 



01609 772942 







Buddhist Centre Guided Ride 

(Yorkshire Wolds) 

Ride Yorkshire Foundation 

www.rideyorkshire.org 07583 451825 / 

07570 112010 




01664 823739 





Express One Day Event Afternoon/ 

evening 



01609 772942 

Train Your Horse From the Ground Up 



07791792711 

Dressage Bootcamp 



07791792711 

Friday 21st July 



Coach Road, Alfreton, Derbyshire DE55 4ES 


07957774507 

Evening Show Jumping 



01472 859341 




01472 859341 

Nervous Novice Showjuming 

Oldmoor Farm Riding School 


07729529042 

Unafiliated Dressage 

Outwoods Equestrian, Outwoods Equestian, 

Sherburn Road, Selby Yorkshire YO8 3RN 

BD Summer Regional 



Saturday 22nd July 

Annual Show Jumping and Gymkhana 

Friars Hill Stables 


01751 432758 




Mini Ode/ Mini Showcross and 

Combined Training 



01609 772942 




Unaffiliated Dressage Series 



07791792711 

Ror Training Clinic 



01664 823739 




01664 823739 




01664 823739 

Sunday 23rd July 

Aldborough and Boroughbridge 

Agricultural Show 

Newby Hall, Ripon Yorkshire HG4 5AE 

www.boroughbridgeshow.co.uk 

07539 041803 

Colne Valley Saddle Club Annual Show 

Moor End Farm, South Crosland, 

Huddersfield Yorkshire HD 

www.colnevalleysaddleclub.org.uk 

Dcs Riding Club Showing Show - in 

Hand and Ridden Classes W 

Holmfield Plant Centre 

07855270331 

Open Adult Novices Event 


www.hallamshire-riding.co.uk 

07813 027161 

Senior British Showjumping 



734981/730606 M:07736613557 


Cinder Lane 

www.highmooropen.co.uk 01246 270748 

Hvrc Open Dressage Competition (Esuk 

Qualifier) 

Arena on HVRC club field 


01433 650749 

Ilkeston & District Riding Club- Club Show 

Spring Farm 

https://sites.google.com/site/ 

ilkestonanddistrictridingclub/about-us 

07725633222 

One Day Event 



01609 772942 

Open Show 

Norton and District Riding Club 

http://nortondistrict.weebly.com/ 

In Hand and Ridden Showing at Patrington 

Mill, Patrington Mill 

www.patringtonmillshowyard.co.uk 

07707725792 




Burton Constable Pleasure Ride 

Ride Yorkshire, Burton Constable Hall 

www.rideyorkshire.org 07583 451825 

Ripley Riders Club - Trophy Show - 

Open to Non Members 

Parkside 

www.ripleyriders.org.uk 07931709733 

Show Jumping - Lead Rein Up to 85 Cms 

Royston Horse and Pony Club 

07725311687 

Shibden Dale Riding Club - 2nd 

Points Show 

Royd Farm 

www.shibdendale.co.uk 07764 332916 

Quest Club and Unaffiliated Dressage 

Competition 

Turbury Equisport, Far Turbury Farm 

www.turburyequisport.co.uk 07789 

265 973 

Upper Batley Riding Club 

Batley Hall Farm 

www.batleyfarmequestrian.com 

7990502007 

One Day Event 



01664 823739 

Gill Liggins Clinic 


www.wellowequestrian.co.uk 

01623 860997 





01609 772942 

Camp Week 1 






823739 




01977673330 


Showjumping 



01609 772942 




01664 823739 



diary 




01664 823739 


Borrowby Show 

Hillside Rural Activities Park 

www.borrowby.org.uk 



www.hargateequestrian.co.uk 

01283 734981/730606 M:07736613557 

Middleton Summer Dressage and Clear 

Round Jumping 

Mhsc, Rillington Manor, Rillington, Malton, 

Yorkshire 

01432847235 




Dressage 




Express One Day Event Afternoon/ 

evening 



01609 772942 

Evening Unaffiliated Show Jumping 

(Lower) 





Aldham Mill Equestrian 

07415985978 

Frickley Parknational U18 

Championships 

British Eventing, Frickley Hall 


Frickley Park (1) 

British Eventing, Frickley Hall 


Open Unaffiliated Evening 

Showjumping 

Cliffhollins Riding School 

www.cliffhollins.co.uk 01274651386 

Horses Inside Out Open Days 

Horses Inside Out, Leicestershire LE14 3LW 

01159212648 

Unaffiliated Evening Show Jumping 



British Dressage Test Riding Day 



01609 772942 

British Dressage - Three Day Show 


www.sheepgate.co.uk 

01205 870236 (office hrs) 

07768 156262 

Friday Night Show Jumping 




Heckington Show 

Showground off Eastgate 

http://www.heckingtonshow.org.uk/ 

01529 461823 

Equestrian Life Novice and Open 

Championships 2017 2 Day 

Equestrian Life Magazine, Oakridge Arena 

www.equestrianlifemagazine.co.uk/ 

0115 8542710 / 07854317335/ 01949 

851555 

Frickley Park Arena Eventing 

Frickley Park Horse Trials, 

www.frickleypark.co.uk 01977 674565 

British Showjumping at Frickley Park 

Horse Trials 

Frickley Park Horse Trials 

www.frickleypark.co.uk 07773 105285 

2 Day Open Annual Trophy Summer Show 

Holton Le Moor and District Riding Club 

www.hlmdrc.com 

British Dressage, Quest Club and 



01977673330 

Improvers Camp- Adults and Junior 


www.nvec.co.uk 01455 824240 




Combined Training and Clear Round 

Training 



01664 823739 

Woolley Show 

Woolley Horse Show 

01924 830890 


Flatwork Clinic 


07913164519 


Barleyfields Equestrian Centre 

www.barleyfields.com 01283 734798 


Barleyfields Equestrian Centre 

www.barleyfields.com 01283 734798 

Annual Summer Show and Family Day 

Cottingham Equestrian Centre 

www.cottinghamparks.co.uk 01482846434 

Open Show 



734981/730606 M:07736613557 

Ledston Showing Show 

Ledston Showing Show 758846 or 

07966684443 

Members and Open Show 

Maltby and District Riding Club 

www.maltbyridingclub.co.uk 

Ncpa Yorkshire Branch Summer Show 

Northern Racing College, Doncaster 

Yorkshire DN11 0HN 

www.ncpa-yorkshire.co.uk 

Pennine Riding Club Show, Equifest 

Qualifier 

Pennine Riding Club, PRC Showground 

www.pennineridingclub.com 07407784662 




Tracy Hepworth Dressage Clinic 




Raw Equine, Wellow Equestrian Centre 

07880971711 

Unaff Dressage Summer League and 

BD Quest Club 



South Kilworth Riding Club Show 

Stanford Hall, Nr Lutterworth Leicestershire 

LE17 6DH 

www.skrc.co.uk 07927 911906 


Competition Third Points Show 

Turbury Equisport, Far Turbury Farm 

www.turburyequisport.co.uk 

07789 265 973 




01664 823739 

Annual Weeton Show 2017 

Weeton Village, Weeton Yorkshire LS17 0AN 

07415232456 

Arena Eventing 


www.wellowequestrian.co.uk 

01623 860997 

Yarm and District Saddle Club 

Summer Show 

Park House 

yarmanddistrictsaddleclub.co.uk 

07721926668 

Monday 31st July 




01609 772942 

Camp Week 2 






01664 823739 

Tuesday 1st August 


Arena UK 


07774 018103 

Friday 4th August 



Coach Road, Alfreton, Derbyshire DE55 4ES 


07957774507 




01472 859341 


Oldmoor Farm Riding School 


07729529042 

Saturday 5th August 

Emley Show 

Factory Farm, Emley Moor, Huddersfield 

Yorkshire HD8 9TE 

www.emleyshow.org.uk 




01158485226 

Skipton Horse Trials (2) 

British Eventing, 

www.skiptonhorsetrials.co.uk 




Sunday 6th August 

Sykehouse Show 

Poplars Farm, 

www.sykehouseshow.org.uk 

01405 785349 

Ardsley Horse and Pony Club Show 

Astley Riding Centre 

www.ardsleyhpc.co.uk 07849941915 

Danibeck Riding Club Show With 

Equifest,Tsr and 15+ Qual 


07976482818/07393375522 

Open Show 


www.hallamshireridingsociety.co.uk/ 

07813027161 


Ledston Equine Centre , 07827291115 

August Dressage Competition 

Legup Equestrian 



Raw Equine, Laughton Manor Equestrian 

Centre 07880971711 

Revesby Fair Team Relay Competition 

Revesby Park 

www.revesby-country-fair.co.uk 

07742290845 

York and Ainsty South Summer Show 

Gate farm, Balkholme, Howden, Howden 

Yorkshire Dn147xh 

www.yorksouthhunt.webs.com 

07807242321 


Yorkshire Equestrian Centre (YEC) 



competition entry form 

This month in 

stockists 

Tick the prizes you would like to win... 

Page 14 - WIN a pair of tickets to The Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials 

BOBBO EQUESTRIAN 

Mill Lane Garden Centre, Breaston 

Derbys DE72 3AX Tel: 07838 769173 

Page 14 - Equisafety quilted hi viz gillet. Please specify 2 colour choices and size 

COLOUR Yellow, Pink, Orange. SIZE S, M, L, XL, XXL. 

Page 15 - WIN a Horse & Rider First Aid Kit from Robinson Animal Healthcare 

Page 15 - WIN a photoshoot with Trudy Trafford Photography . Q. The studio is based in? ___________ 

Page 15 - WIN a demonstration and loan of the Photizo Equipment 

CADMAN ANIMAL FEEDS 

2-4 Chesterfield Rd, Tibshelf, 

Alfreton DE55 5NL 

Tel: 01773 590777 

Entry Form 

WIN 

with 

Name IN CAPITALS: 

Address: 

Postcode: 

Email: 

Telephone (inc STD Code): 

Please tell us where you purchased your magazine: 

Please send the completed 

form to - Equestrian 

Life Competitions, The 

Loose Box, Shelton Lodge, 

Shelton, Nr. Newark, Notts 

NG23 5JJ 

Send in by 31st July 2017 

Please tick here if you 

DO NOT wish your details 

to be forwarded to third 

parties. No purchase 

necessary. 

All entrants must complete 

EVERY SECTION, clearly 

and legibly. 

COBBS COUNTRY STORE 

Barrow House Farm/Woodcotes Lane, 

Newark NG22 0TH 

Tel: 01777 228260 

WANT TO 

STOCK 

Call 01949 851555 

or email 


CHANDLERS 

Main Road, Belton, 

Grantham NG32 2LX 

Tel: 01476 590077 

COOKS FARM SHOP 

Lane End Farm, Markfield Ln, Newtown 

Linford, Leicester LE6 0AB 

Tel: 01530 242214 


EQUI-SSENTIALS 

EQUI-SSENTIALS 

4B Market St, Draycott, 

Derby DE72 3NB 

Tel: 01332 897644 

FORREST FEEDS 

The Mill, Mansfield Rd, Edingley 

NG22 8BG 

Tel: 01623 882260 

GABLESTOCK Witham Mill, 

Valley Lane, Long Bennington, 

Nottinghamshire, Newark NG23 5EE 

Tel: 01400 281337 

Harriet Haivers 

The Newark Saddler 

Tack & Rug Repairs 

Bridlework Made to Measure 

Saddle Fitting & Reflocking 

HARRIET HAIVERS 

Willow Farm, Hawton, 

Newark NG24 3RR 

www.harriethaivers.co.uk 

Tel: 01636 678006 

Used English Saddles & Tack For Sale 

Rug Washing and Re-proofing 

Willow Farm, Hawton, Newark, Notts NG24 3RR 

Tel: 01636 678006 - Mobile: 07932 233219 

Email: hahahaivers@hotmail.co.uk 

KARYGRAY FEEDS 

Salmon House/Salmon Lane 

Nottingham NG17 9LA 

Tel: 01623 756342 

Martins Farm 

431 Calverton Rd, Arnold, 

Nottingham NG5 8PU 

Tel: 0115 926 8703 

Millside Equestrian 

Southwell Rd, Nottingham NG14 7HG 

Tel: 01636 831111 

MILTON EQUESTRIAN 

Blyth Road, Worksop 

S81 0TP 

Tel: 01909 733844 

Sam our saddle 

fitter travels to 

homes and yards R&R or COUNTRY 

PARKLANDS EQUESTRIAN can see customers and 

Well known for our saddle their horses Waltham on site. Rd, With Waltham on the Wolds, Melton 

fitting Parklands and Equestrian sales services Centre, 

more than Mowbray 30 years LE14 4SD Tel: 01664 465000 

Worksop both Rd, new Aston, and Sheffield used, S26 2AD experience there's not 

Hull Road, Hemingbrough, Selby, North 

covering Tel: 0114 a huge 287 range 5278 of 

a size or shape he 

brands including Parklands 

Yorkshire hasn't seen YO8 6QJ Tel: 01757 638555 

own Intouch saddles. 

before! 

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We are situated adjacent to j25 on the m1 & are 

very accessible RISLEY from all SADDLERY 

parts of the country! We 

have 2600 sq feet of retail area, so stocks are 

extensive. Parking is no problem and we have 

Derby stables Rd, and Risley, trial paddocks Derby 

SEALS FODDER ROOM 

We have an extensive range of stock and have around 

500 bits from 3” DE72 – 7”. Our 3SY fine english bridles and 

saddles are available in sizes extra small through to 

The Mill, High St, Swanwick, Alfreton 

extra extra Tel: extra 0115 full, in 939 three 2516 colours; havana, 

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To discuss 

& aussie nut. 

your 

Riding 

requirements 

hats, jodhpurs, show and 

or 

hacking 

to arrange a fitting call DE55 Sam 1AA on Tel: 01773 602466 

jackets, riding boots the list is endless. 

07715 004199 

Personalised embroidery service with over 300 motifs 

to choose from and a large selection of jackets, 

saddlecloths, hoodies, polo shirts & rugs available for 

embroidery. Fast turnaround rug washing and repairs. Hay, 

straw, feed and bedding is always available. 

Clipper servicing and blade 

sharpening. We have a 

selection of dog rugs to fit all 

shapes and sizes and 

accessories for your four 

legged friend 

or call our shop 0114 2875278 

RETFORD SADDLERY 

Barrow House/Woodcotes Lane, 

Newark NG22 0TH Tel: 01777 229195 

TAYLORS 

OF SOUTH 

WINGFIELD 

TAYLORS OF SOUTH WINGFIELD 

Wingfield Mill, Church Ln, South 

Wingfield, Alfreton DE55 7NJ 

Tel: 01773 832631 

RISEHOLME FEEDS 

The Oaklands, Costock Road, 

Wysall NG12 5QT 

Tel: 01509 889040 

TFM COUNTRY STORE 

Thorpe Road, Whisby, 

Lincoln, LN6 9BT 

Tel: 01522 694235 

Risley Saddlery, Risley, Derbyshire DE723SY. 

Tel; 01159392516 Email; info@risleysaddlery.co.uk 

www.Risleysaddlery.co.uk 

THE RANCH STORE 

Main Rd, Westwood, Nottingham 

NG16 5HU 

Tel: 01773 607411 

THE TACK BOX 

43-45 Chieftain Way, Tritton Road 

Trading Estate, Lincoln LN6 7RY 

Tel: 01522 533822 

THOMAS BELL COUNTRY STORE 

Bigby Road, Brigg 

DN20 8RA 

Tel: 01652 600690 

THOMAS IRVING 

Dunston Rd, Chesterfield S41 9QD 

Tel: 01246 260336 

BUCKAROO EQUINE 

Nottingham Ln, Old Dalby, Melton 

Mowbray LE14 3LX Tel: 01664 823739 

SHEEPGATE TACK AND TOGS 

Leverton Boston Lincolnshire 

PE22 0AS 

Tel: 01205 870236 

MANOR GRANGE 

Cobcroft Ln, Cridling Stubbs, 

Knottingley WF11 0AZ 

Tel: 01977 679905 

FRANKS 

ANIMAL FEEDS 

FRANKS ANIMAL FEEDS 

Broadholme Rd, Saxilby, Lincoln 

LN1 2NE Tel: 01522 703551 


service directory 

SERVICES DIRECTORY 

To Advertise your business contact us on 

01949 851555 or info@equestrianlifemagazine.co.uk 

BACK SPECIALIST 

KERRY DAVEY 

McTIMONEYEQUINE 

PRACTITIONER BSC (Hons) PG 

Dip AM MAA 

Regd. Like people, 

horses can suffer 

from back, neck, 

pelvic and 

musculoskeletal 

problems, and can benefit from 

McTimoney treatment. Treatment 

involves careful analysis and 

assessment of the spine, pelvis and 

any other relevant joints and precise, 

rapid adjustments are given to 

problem areas. Consider taking advice 

if you notice changes in performance, 

movement, assymmetry, unexplained 

resistance or uneven muscle 

development. Falls, accidents and slips 

are ofter a common cause and 

competition places even more strain 

upon their skeletal structure. Horses 

also receive great benefit from 

preventative treatment and 

McTimoney can help them perform at 

their best. Kerry is based in 

Lincolnshire and obtains requests 

directly from owners and referrals 

from veterinary practices. Kerry is fully 

insured and MAA registered. Contact 

details : 07725 267837 or 01522 

811937 email kerrydunford@hotmail. 

co.uk Facebook www.facebook.com/ 

kerrydaveymctimoney 

CHOCOLATIERS 

CATHYS 

CHOCOLATES 

AND CAKES. Finest 

Belgian Chocolate 

imported then 

handmade by us into an exclusive equine 

line of Horseshoes & Pony shoes sculpted 

using new shoes from the farrier so 

lifelike representations. Horse head 

and Dog head chocolates also available 

along with many others. Top Farm House, 

Shelton, Newark, Notts, 07776 233539, 

www.cathyschocolatesandcakes. 

co.uk, www.facebook.com/ 

CathysChocolatesandCakes 

COUNTRY STORES 

R&R COUNTRY. 

With over 15 years 

experience R&R Country 

is the largest equestrian 

and country superstore 

in the Yorkshire 

area with a fabulous second store near 

Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire. Open 

7 days a week offering thousands of 

sq. feet of exciting shopping packed 

with everything for the horse, rider 

and country enthusiast from clothing, 

safety wear, footwear tack, saddlery, 

pet, feed, bedding, country clothing, 

horse wear - plus much more. We also 

provide a full saddle fitting service by a 

qualified SMS saddle fitter. R&R Country 

is a recognised BETA qualified stockist of 

riding hats & body protectors therefore 

we can advise on the correct fitting 

of the safety item. R&R Country is the 

place to visit. R&R Country - Hull Road, 

Hemingbrough, Selby, YO8 6QJ, Tel: 

01757 638555 | R&R Country (Melton) 

- Waltham Road, Thorpe Arnold, 

Melton Mowbray, LE14 4SD, Tel: 01664 

465000. Shop online with us at www. 

randrcountry.co.uk 

MILLSIDE 

EQUESTRIAN 

& COUNTRY 

STORE LTD. 

Suppliers of equestrian and country 

products, rider and leisurewear, animal 

feed and supplements, saddlery and 

stable equipment, pet and poultry 

supplies etc. Hat and back protector 

fitting service. Licensed to sell horse, 

cat and dog wormers. Situated off 

the A612 Southwell Road, Thurgarton, 

Notts, NG14 7GP. Any enquiries 

please tel 01636 831111 www. 

millsidecountrystore.com 

CROSS COUNTRY 

DANETHORPE HILL CROSS 

COUNTRY COURSE. Refurbished 

course available for private schooling/ 

events/hunter trials /driving shows and 

clinics. We have fences to suit the very 

young and the more advanced horse/ 

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 


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 


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 

Est.1992 

so a wealth of 

experience to 

offer 

Easy parking 

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 

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 


Saturday 12th August 

Sunday 3rd September 

Saturday 23rd September 

Saturday 21st October 

TRAINING 

See Web Page 

for Main 

Schedule 

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. 

TRAINING & EDUCATION 

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 

SURFACE SPECIALISTS 

The Equestrian 

Surface Specialists 

Fibresand - F55 - Silica sand 

Our Expertise: 

› Over 30 years experience 

› Proven specialised surfaces 

› Professional advice 

› No obligation site visits 

› ISO 9001 approved 

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 


Improving Rider Equilibrium & Rider Performance 

‘Providing Solutions, not Problems’ 

Horse riding, at any level, in any discipline is a 50/50 partnership. 

Both must be conditioned as to not impede the other. 

Improve your Rider Fitness and Performance 

with an Online Programme delivered via 

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Identify and Treat possible Rider 

Muscular Skeletal imbalances/ 

restrictions with a Riding & 

Postural Assessment 

Saddles designed to perform, 

for both horse and rider 

‘Be Your Best’ 

www.ridercise.co.uk 

South East Agent for Saddle Exchange

Equestrian Life July 2017 Issue

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