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DEAR READERS….
Another Championships finished. We had
some lovely, quality entries and by all accounts,
competitors really enjoyed their weekend
competing. We had a different format this year,
it is sometimes good to try different ways but
possibly a return to a tried and tested method for
future events is on the cards.
Saddened to read a social media post a few days
ago telling us that a once-popular Riding Club has cancelled further shows
for the time being, citing ‘lack of support’. The cost of running a proper
event, whether a Championship show or a Riding Club event is so much more
than the average competitor imagines – as per the August Editor’s intro, are
there just too many events now for competitors to support?
Did you see any of the European Eventing on the Red Button? How fantastic
for Team GB to come home with the gold medal and an individual Bronze too.
We’ve got a great team of riders at the moment; long may their success last.
So, next stop (almost) is Horse of the Year Show. Let us know if you are going
as a competitor… ESPECIALLY if this is your first time, we would love to
feature you.
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This month in
News
5 Burghley bound
5 Team GB bring home
Gold
7 Bennington Carriages
Have a go Day
8 Local Success Stories
12 RSCPA Wilma’s Story
60 Diary dates
66 Competition Entry
Form
Features
14 The Caspian Story
18 Autumn Fashion
20 EL interview with
Imogen Murray
22 New Base for ReBalance
23 Introducing Castle
Horse Feeds
26 Lara Edwards Blog
28 Advanced Equine
Dental
30 Sheepgate Equestrian
32 Sovereign Equestrian
34 Tina Canton reports
35 Buntine’s Blog
Events
36 Eventing from
Cholmondeley
38 The Equestrian Life
Championships
42 White Horse TREC
44 The National Side
Saddle Show
48 Spotfest North West
50 SEIB Search for a
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52 Notts Derby Horse
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News
round-up
A GOLD MEDAL FOR
LOUTH’S ROS CANTER
Louth based event rider
Ros Canter showed just
why the British selecters
not only picked her for
the squad to travel to
last week’s European
Eventing Championships
in Strzegom, Poland, but
put her in the team of four
on her first Senior Team
appearance.
Riding her own and
Caroline Moore’s Allstar B,
Ros scored a personal best
with ‘Alby’ in the dressage
phase to lie in 15th place
ahead of cross country
day. The pair then stormed
round course designer
Rüdiger Schwarz’s testing
track, clear and just four
seconds over the optimum
time.
“It feels amazing; I owe
so much to Alby. He’s a
big strong horse, and he
always makes me work
hard but he’s so honest and
such an amazing jumper.
I’m delighted - he’s just the
most phenomenal horse,”
said Ros after her round,
which moved her up to
eighth place individually.
She then showed why she
finished not just fifth at
Badminton Horse Trials,
but also best British
and best Lady Rider this
year. Holding her nerve
Ros guided Alby to a
flawless clear in the final
showjumping phase,
moving up to fifth place
individually and helping
Team GB secure that all
important team gold
medal.
Before heading home Ros
tried to reflect on her
experience: “I don’t think
it’s really sunk in yet. It’s
so exciting to have been
part of this team, with all
their experience around
me, and it’s so special for
us all. The excitement of it
all is just amazing.”
news
Michael Whitaker
Helps Laura Achieve
Her Dreams
Following a dream
doesn’t have to be just
a fantasy. For Laura
Fretwell, that dream
has become reality.
She has just returned
to Nottinghamshire
from St Moritz in
Switzerland, where she
has been grooming
for her boss, top
Laura Fretwell
international show
jumper Michael Whitaker, at one of Europe’s
top shows.
Laura, 24, is a doing an apprenticeship through
Stubbing Court Training Ltd (SCT), the highly respected
Chesterfield-based equestrian training company.
Michael Whitaker, who has ridden on Britain’s Olympic,
World and European Championship teams for four
decades and is still at the very top of his sport, is a longtime
supporter of SCT and its apprenticeships.
Laura says: “Through SCT I have had the amazing
opportunity to do the apprenticeship with Michael
Whitaker, helping me to get the experience and
knowledge I never thought I would. It’s a dream come
true. Being on a yard with such talented horses and
grooming at international shows is something I never
thought I would get to do. I’m gaining the skills that will
stay with me for my future career with horses.”
Laura started riding aged six. She was a member of the
South Notts branch of the Pony Club, went hunting and
competed at local shows. After her GCSEs, she started
a course at West Notts College in Uniformed Public
Services, but then did retail work. After spending 12
months working on a yard in Ireland, she joined Michael
Whitaker’s yard in December 2016.
Michael says: “I have worked with SCT for more 30
years. I always recommend SCT to other yards and
possible apprentices as they are very easy to work with,
encourage apprentices to work to the highest standards,
provide a lot of back-up for employers and apprentices
and always go the extra mile. The company is highly
professional and very well organised.”
By doing an apprenticeship, Laura is gaining wellestablished,
respected qualifications while earning a
wage and training with the best in the business. The
“hands-on” style of learning suits the needs of the
equestrian world, but it is backed up by excellent online
learning resources and a lot of in-person support and
advice.
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news
Burghley
excitement
grows
The arrival of the Land Rover
Burghley Horse Trials always
heralds the start of autumn. But
excitement is reaching fever pitch
for the competitors, especially those
competing here for the first time.
In total there are 17 debut riders. But
few could be as excited as Sophie
Brown, 28, who lives at Laceby, near
Grimsby. Sophie has been coming to
Burghley as a spectator for as long as
he can remember, but says: “It simply
doesn’t seem real. I can’t believe it.
But coming to the advance press day
has made it all somewhat more real.”
Actually getting this far has been a
real battle for Sophie. In June this
year she fell and broke her collar
bone and had to withdraw from
Braham where she was entered.
“Quite simply I won’t be here if it
wasn’t for the fantastic treatment
I’ve been having at Jack Berry House,
the injured jockey’s facility,
at Malton.”
Sophie will be riding her own
14 year old Dutch-bred grey
gelding called Wil. She has had
Wil since he was three when he
was bought unbroken. The pair
have worked their way up the
ranks and it will be Wil’s first 4*
event too.
Another local rider who has
been coming to Burghley since he
was a child is Richard Jones. His first
rides at Burghley were on a pony in
his Pony club days, when Richard
acted as a mounted score collector.
This year will be the fourth time
he has competed here, having had
a break for four years.Like Sophie,
Richard’s mount, Alfies Clover, will be
Local riders bound for Burghley. Richard
Jones (left) with Sophie Brown
Left to right: Capt Mark Phillips (right) meets local rider Sophie
Brown with event director, Liz Inman, and Richard Jones
contesting his first 4* competition.
With record prize money of over
£300,000 on offer, it’s hardly surprising
the world’s top riders will be battling
it out. These include multiple times
Burghley winner, Andrew Nicholson,
world and Olympic champion Michael
Jung and a host of other familiar
names.
All those who have been to this event
before know there is much more to it
than just the eventing competition, as
also held is the final of the Burghley
Young Event Horse competition. As
well as all those shops!
The event runs within Burghley Park at
Stamford, Lincs between 31 August and
3 September. Watch out for the report
on how our local riders perform in next
month’s edition of Equestrian Life.
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IN BRIEF
• Riding Club Calls a Halt!
Due to low turnout at the monthly
Riding Club events this season, Arena
UK Riding Club have decided to
cancel any further RC Club events for
2017. Offers of support have been
made by interested competitors
to keep the Club events going but
as yet, nothing is confirmed as to
whether the Club will continue to run
in 2018.
• Congratulations to
Team GB in the European
Eventing Championships
A team gold medal and an individual
bronze for our GB riders was a
long-awaited and well-deserved
win which included local rider, Ros
Canter, from Lincolnshire, again
riding Allstar B.
6 September 2017 Equestrian Life

Bennington Carriages Shetland
and Mini Driving Day
Even a sudden down pour and the
rumbling of thunder couldn’t dampen
the enthusiasm of the drivers at
Bennington Carriages second Shetland
and Mini Driving Day.
Billed as “a fun training day for anyone
who drives, or would like to drive, a
Shetland or Mini” it certainly lived
up to this. Lots of new drivers and
turnouts enjoyed the new format,
which started with a dressage and
cones course walk and a driven
dressage demo with Bennington’s
Sue Mart UKCC level 3 coach and her
on-form competition pony Fudge.
Participants then took up the reins
themselves to try the indoor dressage
test and the cones course, and then
following feedback, repeated them. A
slightly trickier cones course included
a few more elements in the afternoon.
As one participant said, “Even the
threat of rain didn’t dampen the day,
good fun as always”. After the rain had
passed, everyone dried out quickly,
and went home happy and inspired
ready for the next stage of their
driving adventure.
Sue Mart said “Everyone improved
greatly and found the format a great
confidence giver. As a result many
drivers are looking to take part in
the Indoor Driving Events during the
winter –good luck to them all we look
forward to following their progress!”
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proving how easy it is to get involved
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need to have previous carriage driving
or riding experience to participate
although many attendees are looking
for a new equestrian challenge.
Each day covers a range of carriage
driving fundamentals, including long
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different types of carriage and their
purpose, and of course, driving!
Other comments included “A
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at Bennington was very friendly and
welcoming”. “Lovely horses who were
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special
2017
In a special feature we find out more about some of our local stars
Local Success stories
What age did you
(Bracken) start riding?
Bracken started riding at 18
months old with a little lead
rein pony called Valentine.
Why did you join BD?
She realised that her
passion was dressage so we
purchased Charlie to take her
further with the prospect of
doing BYRDS.
Tell us about your pony?
Charlie is a 10.3hh Welsh
section A chestnut gelding 15
years old. He has previously
competed at pc/rc events
and was particularly good at
working hunter.
What has been your
favourite event to date?
Favourite event to date
would have to be this one
BYRDS Home Internationals
at Scotland, but have had
fantastic times with the
northern BD region at the
inter regionals at Richmond
and Keysoe, also at
Sheepgate under 25s where
she won a class last year.
Looking forward to hopefully
taking a young Pony
Bathleyhills Vue Parfait, we
have this year, for the young
pony/horse class with Laura
Woodcock riding him.
Who do you train with?
Laura has trained Bracken
from just coming off of lead
rein.
What do you like to do
when not competing?
making waves accross the equestrian world
FIVE MINUTES WITH YOUNG DRESSAGE RIDER BRACKEN PARKHOUSE
Bracken is just a run of the
mill 10 year old when not
competing, although she
does like to train at home
with her mum and bring on
her ponies herself.
What dressage plans do
you have for the rest of the
year?
Bracken has qualified at
novice for Petplan Equine
Area Festival Finals and
Native Pony Champs, she is
also hoping to do her first BD
High Profile show towards
the end of the year.
Who would you like to
thank?
There have been many on
the road to success so far
but special thanks go to
Spar at Kings Store, Retford,
Yorkshire Aggregates, Blagg
Plant Hire, Cobbs Country
Store and A&S Supplies
LOCAL SUCCESS:
OLIVER JACKSON
Young Oliver Jackson from
Shelton in Nottinghamshire
had the most fantastic
experience being selected to
represent Great Britain in the
Charles Owen Pony squad
at the 2017 FEI European
Championships for Ponies in
Kaposvár, Hungary in July.
Riding Daydream Fourteen as
an individual they finished an
impressive 22nd.
8 September 2017 Equestrian Life

LOCAL SUCCESS: ALICE THEAKSTONE
AUTUMN / WINTER 2017 COLLECTION
HARD WORK PAYS OFF!
Local rider Alice Theakstone had a storming three
days showjumping at the ESUK Championships
held at Arena UK in August. She took her three
ponies, Princess Vera, Royal Breeze and Georgeous Guy.
Photo by http://www.equipics.co.uk
Princess Vera, who Alice has had as a 4 year old has
schooled and taught completely by herself, came 4th in
the 60cm. Royal Breeze who had been un-worked for 3
years when Alice first got her, came 5th in the 65cm and
Gorgeous Guy took 4th in the 80cm after a week at Trent
Valley camp.
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LOCAL SUCCESS: LIZZIE BAUGH
Photo by Jumpinaction.net Photography
The reality that
I have achieved this
dream still hasn’t
sunk in!
Lizzie Baugh is 19 years old and currently studying
Equine Sports Science at Nottingham Trent
University. She is based at home in Caunton,
near Newark which is only 15 minutes from the
university campus, allowing her to event from home
alongside studying for her degree which works really well.
Her sister Jessica is also based at home so it’s great to
have her help and expertise on hand, she helps Lizzie a
lot with her show jumping.
Her horse Quarry Man is 9 years old and she have owned
him for 4 years. He was bought from Vere Phillips as a
5 year old in November 2013. Vere coincidentally found
him whilst he was competing at Millstreet Horse Show.
He is Lizzie’s first horse after coming off ponies and the
family can’t believe how lucky they are to have found
him. Says Lizzie “He’s such a lovely character and so easy
Water Wings
Anyone!
Jack Daniels, owned and
produced by Liz Eadon and
ridden by Michael Cooper has
come back to competition
after having a year off, to win
both the Restricted Open and
HOYS working hunter classes
at Bakewell Show and go
Champion Working Hunter in
probably some of the worst
conditions a showground has
seen for a long time. Jumping
the course at Birmingham,
indoor and on a surface should
seem like a walk in the park
after this!
to do, he’s my horse of a lifetime. He’s been so consistent
all season which I think contributed to our selection”. He
finished 3rd at Oasby OIU21, 2nd at Belton OIU21 and 1st
at Aston le Walls OIU21. He also jumped double clear at
Houghton CCIYR2* and finished 6th in the final trial at
Great Witchingham.
Added Lizzie “I am so proud to have represented my
country. It’s something which has always been an aim
and a dream since I was competing in pony trials. The
reality that I have achieved this dream still hasn’t sunk
in! It was such a fantastic experience to go out to Ireland
and be part of the squad. Our result certainly exceeded
my expectations for our first European Championships.
We competed as individuals and jumped a double clear
to complete on our dressage score of 47.7 and finish 9th
individually”.
10 September 2017 Equestrian Life

special
Going down the centre line at
Equifest was an experience
I’ve been wanting to achieve
for a long time. If someone
was going to tell me four weeks ago
I’d be doing it side saddle - I’d have
laughed.
LOCAL SUCCESS: LORNA BLAKE
A WONDERFUL EQUIFEST
Photo by Equinational
Beginning of July I had my first sit
sideways thanks to my friend Karen
Prince bringing me her saddle to try.
Despite only lasting five minutes, I
knew ‘Gracie’ had the potential to
excel in this sphere.
Due to horrific weather conditions,
holiday adventures and so on I only
managed to ride for 10-15 minutes a
time during the eight attempts over
the three weeks. As time clocked on
I didn’t feel we had improved much
and the numbing pain wasn’t getting
any better. I wasn’t feeling ready for
competition but with Equifest entered
and having bought all the gear - there
was no excuse to back out of it.
The day came to compete in the
Concours d’Elegance traditional
class and of course I was feeling
apprehensive. I decided to reduce the
pressure by getting dressed up and
riding to the arena not forcing myself
to go into the class. With a chance
bumping into Bruce Langley McKim,
he helped rearrange my veil I had put
on wrong and offered great advice to
boost my confidence into the ring.
Knowing my biggest downfall was a
lack of stamina for the go round the
main thing for me to remember was
to breathe.
Gracie was faultless which eased my
first side saddle experience into an
enjoyable one.
To get into the top ten when I wasn’t
sure I was good enough to compete
yet had me buzzing. But to be called
in reverse order until the moment I
realised I won was an overwhelming
feeling of shock and admiration for
my horse.
A couple of days later we had the
Beginners class. Feeling confident
I had now got rid of those ‘what if I
can’t do it’ thoughts.
I was elated to gain 2nd place having
done a beautiful show for the first
time and with a few pointers improve
for my following amateur class by the
judge Louise Graham, I felt myself
wanting to up my game.
We got pulled into third place after
the go round and having seen the top
horse gallop in its show, I knew if I
wanted any chance of beating it. I had
to extend. Having only ever cantered
five times I had never thought I’d
attempt it so soon.
To move up the placings to win was
amazing, thinking ‘wow, we did it’.
Riding in the evening performance
again side saddle was another surreal
moment, although I did feel rather
vulnerable riding amongst riders
astride in a buzzy atmosphere.
Fortunately, Gracie looked after me.
Overall my experience riding side
saddle at Equifest is one I’m never
going to forget.
It’s nice to know all the other newbies
I befriended over the week had similar
pains and experiences and knowing
all we needed to survive in the ring
was a positive attitude.
I’d like to thank everyone for helping
me along the way no matter how
small the input - it all had a big
impact on my success.
But most of all a special thanks to
Lowmoor Years of Grace (Gracie Lou
Freebush). Without her cooperation
and amazing attitude (being a learner
herself) I wouldn’t have achieved it.
She really is a special horse and I look
forward to seeing if we could make it
to HOYS one day.
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cover story
What a Happy Ending!
It is hard to believe that animals
can be treated in such a cruel way.
The plight of over 350 animals
including ponies, sheep, cows and
dogs were highlighted recently when
a Farmer was sentenced and sent to
prison for the utter neglect of animals
supposedly in his care. The RSPCA
said it was probably the worst case
they had ever seen.
One of the ponies was Wilma, a
beautiful Cob type, just four years old
and pregnant.
She was found lying, virtually
submerged in faeces. Her will to live
must have been strong but being
pregnant was obviously putting a
greater strain on her.
The awful conditions that Wilma was found in
When the RSPCA moved in, she was
taken into care with a number of
other animals but sadly it was too late
for many of them. Wilma was nursed
back to health and went to full term
with her foal who was born safely.
Wilma is about 8 years old now, and
Katie Moulds has had her for nearly
three years, she backed her herself
and a friend broke her in.
Katie’s friend Yasmin Hart competed
her under saddle at Equifest. Wilma
lives with Katie and she will never
sell her now however she is looking
for a permanent rider for her from
her home.
Katie explains that she went to ride
a friends stallion at a show one day
and the RSPCA were there with some
rescue ponies Wilma was one
of them; her intention had
never been to rescue or get
another horse but as soon as she met
Wilma she had to have her. Her foal
was born whilst she was in the RSPCA
care, he was a healthy foal despite all
the odds, he was named Barney and
he has been re-homed locally. He is
virtually identical to Wilma except
he is taller and has three white socks
instead of four.
Wilma during her pregnancy after
been removed in to care
Wilma now
Their win in the RSPCA Native/
Traditional class was very emotional
and took them forward to the evening
performance. Not placed in that but
so proud to be in with some equally
beautiful RSPCA rescue horses
and ponies, who’s stories were just
heartbreaking.
12 September 2017 Equestrian Life

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feature
The
Caspian
Story
Photos courtesy of Colin Barker
The Caspian is a unique
ancient breed of small
horse, believed extinct
for over 1,000 years
until it was rediscovered in
1965 on the southern shores
of the Caspian sea, Northern
Iran. It is thought that small
numbers may still exist in
a semi-feral state in the
rice paddies, cotton fields,
forests and foothills of the
Alborz mountains.
WHAT IS A CASPIAN HORSE?
The Caspian is a small (10-12.2 hand),
elegant horse that makes an ideal mount
for children. Unlike the comparablysized
pony breeds of northern origin,
the Caspian is a naturally slim-bodied
and refined horse. Caspians are
highly trainable and excel at athletic
endeavours, most notably jumping and
driving. Purebred Caspian mares are
typically bred to Caspian stallions to
perpetuate the critically endangered
breed, which includes fewer than 2,000

horses registered worldwide and
approximately 500 Caspians in the
United States. The pre-potency of the
breed shines through when Caspians
are crossed with larger horses to
produce sport ponies of exceptional
quality.
BRIEF HISTORY OF THE BREED
The Caspian Horse holds the
distinction of being both one of the
oldest and one of the newest of horse
breeds. Current archeo-zoological
evidence dates the Caspian back to
at least 3,000 BC, pre-dating other
recognized breeds of horses. When the
Persian Empire collapsed in 644 AD,
its royal horse was apparently ‘lost’
for more than a thousand years until
its re-discovery in 1965. The Caspian
is strongly believed to represent
Horse Type 4 in the development
of the modern horse, making it the
only foundation type that exists as a
modern breed. During its 5,000 year
saga, the Caspian has experienced
life as both a royal treasure and a
peasant’s cart horse. It has served as a
source of national pride and a source
During its 5,000
year saga, the
Caspian has
experienced life
as both a royal
treasure and a
peasant’s cart horse.
of meat. While research on the breed’s
origins continues, the current story of
the Caspian horse is nothing short of
amazing.
CASPIANS IN THE UK
The love of Caspians in this country
started as far back as 1971 when
Elizabeth Webster and her mother
imported the first two to the UK.
Louise Firouz, who lived in Tehran,
was running a Riding School at
Norouzabad, where the children were
struggling to ride the large horses
available to them. Having heard about
some ‘small horses’ in the hills above
the Caspian Sea in Iran, Louise Firouz
mounted a horseback expedition to
the area and found a few of these
small horses working in the mountain
villages of Gilan province. She
managed to buy them and took them
back with her to Norouzabad.
The kids in the Riding School found
them incredibly easy and versatile.
They could ride and jump them with
ease and they were able to carry a fair
degree of weight without tiring. Their
appearance, intelligence and agility
fascinated Louise, who resolved to
find out more about them
After breeding from them to test that
they bred true, she selected those
which would form the nucleus of
her herd and started to establish the
Caspian as a breed.
Whether they remained in Iran or
were exported to the UK in the late
‘60s and early ‘70s, Louise Firouz’s
foundation stock is of immense
importance to breeders of the
modern-day Caspian. These animals
are the bedrock from which their
descendants now flourish across the
world and they appear throughout the
early pedigrees of existing stock. It
is on these first Caspians that Louise
based her Breed Standard, to which all
breeders are now required to conform.
HRH Prince Philip had become
fascinated by the story of the Caspian,
which he saw for the first time during
his visit to Iran for the Celebration
of 2,500 years of the Peacock Throne
under the Pahlavi family. When he
was presented with a stallion and
mare, they and their progeny were
generously loaned to British breeders
so that their bloodlines could be
used in the breeding programme. He
maintains his interest to this day.
After buying the first Caspian colt
and filly imported into the UK in
1971, ‘Liz’ Webster and her mother,
Stephanie (‘Jaffa’) Jenvey, imported
more breeding stock from Iran. The
‘Caspian Stud (UK)’ was formed, using
the family’s nearest village, Hopstone,
as its prefix. All the imported
foundation stallions, mares and
youngstock produced offspring and a
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feature
Photos courtesy of Colin Barker
lot of people became interested in
receiving information about them.
In 1878, Louise Firouz dramatically
contacted the family to ask whether
they could rescue more of her
foundation animals, which were
being preyed on and killed by wolves
on the Turkoman Steppes, where
she kept the horses. With a harsh
Iranian winter coming and the
wolves likely to get even hungrier,
there was little time to waste. The
family quickly agreed and soon
another stallion and six mares were
making their way to the UK, arriving
to much media interest in their story
of survival.
During the late 1970s and early
1980s, Caspians were exported from
Hopstone to Australia and New
Zealand for the first time, where
they went on to produce some
impressive competition results from
a relatively tiny Caspian population.
In 1975 the Caspian Horse Society
was formed, to record breeding
and ensure adherence to Louise
Firouz’s Breed Standard, promoting
the breed via memberships and
enlarging the ‘work force’. The
Caspian Stud UK exhibited Caspians
at the Royal Show continuously
from 1972 to 1990, when more studs
were formed. The International
Caspian Society was formed in the
late 1990s to co-ordinate the stud
book and unify the preservation and
promotion of the Caspian by several
new overseas societies.
You can now see the Caspian Horse
at Horse of the Year Show
The first multi-Caspian display
ever seen at Britain’s greatest
international equestrian gathering
– the Horse of the Year Show - will
feature twenty pure-breds and
include four part-bred Caspians.
The mixed team of stallions, mares
and geldings will demonstrate just
a few of the strengths of a breed
once highly valued by the Kings
and Queens of the ancient Persian
Empire but thought to have become
extinct.
The performances will take place
once a day from Wednesday to
Friday and twice a day on Saturday
and Sunday during HOYS week.
The Hopstone Stud’s stallion
Maroun (who came over in the
first flight from Iran as a four
month old foal) is on the near side,
looking at the camera and Prince
Philip’s stallion Rostam is on the
far side. They were trained and
driven by the Head Coachman,
Mr Ernie Long of the Royal Mews .
The stallions were wearing leather
harness and drawing a miniature
Landau (presented to Queen
Victoria by the Saddlers’ Guild), on
the occasion of the Finals of the
Queen’s Cup at Windsor Great Park
in 1978, in a Parade of Rare and
Foreign Breeds before the Queen
and the Royal Family. Photo
courtesy of Sally Anne Thompson,
of Animal Photography Ltd.
16 September 2017 Equestrian Life

product news
Equitein launch EQUIZYNthe
all-natural horse performance
supplement to support horse recovery
-Used by Zara Tindall MBE and Michael Scudamore -
Equitein is proud to
announce the launch of
a new, nutritional horse
supplement, EQUIZYN,
which supports the natural
recovery of your horse allowing
for an edge over your competition.
No product is currently available
to equestrians designed with the
same formulation of cuttingedge
ingredients for the health,
competition and recovery of your
athletic equine.
EQUIZYN is the supplement choice
of elite equestrians across a wide
spectrum of the industry, such
as Zara Tindall MBE and Michael
Scudamore Junior of Michael
Scudamore Racing. Olympic Silver
medallist and previous World and
European Champion, Tindall,
talked about the product following
her third place with High Kingdom
at the Rolex Kentucky 4-star event:
“The experience I’ve had using
Equizyn on High Kingdom has been
fantastic. Not only did we notice a
difference in his recovery following
cross country, but even the vet
commented on his performance
under tough conditions with his
body temperature and heart rate
back to normal very quickly,”
explained Tindall.
Michael Scudamore added “I
noticed a huge difference using
Equizyn. Where the recovery
time would normally take six or
seven days (or even longer), using
Equizyn it took three or four days
to recover after races and in some
cases even shorter, which is a
definite improvement on last year.
I noticed a huge difference using Equizyn.
Where the recovery time would normally
take six or seven days (or even longer),
using Equizyn it took three or four
days to recover after races
I will continue to use the product
to improve the performance of my
horses”.
“We pride ourselves on being a
company that you can depend
on and, most importantly, trust
to deliver a total solution for
optimum health and fitness,”
said Jim Gaskell, Head of
Manufacturing, Research & Design
at Equitein.
“The unique blend of ingredients
separates us from all other horse
supplements on the market.
Equizyn is specifically developed
for healthy joints, injury
prevention and rapid recovery,”
he added.
Equizyn is on special offer at £47.00
for 90 tablets and is available for
pre-order via www.equizyn.com
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Beautiful finishing touches are present throughout
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the signature Hyde & Hare silver lozenge.
The collection ensures there’s something for
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18 September 2017 Equestrian Life

TAKE TWO!
These beautiful two-tone bespoke boots from
The Spanish Boot Company bring together
complimenting shades to give your footwear a
doubly delicious twist this season!
Part of the brand new ‘La Caballeria Collection’
(Meaning ‘Cavalry Collection’ in Spanish) these
boots celebrate the brand’s beautiful range of
bespoke boot options.
Customers can choose from four stunning colour
combinations and partner with leather sole, flat rubber or tread. This stunning
boot is finished with a contrast or matching tassel for a flash of inspiration!
Essential
Accessories from
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Equestrian
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This stunning belt is crafted in
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Embellished with a thick insert of
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For the ultimate stock accessory
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Jewellery are everything you would
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feature
This
Girl
is on
FIRE
EL Talks to Event
Rider Imogen Murray
Photos by Tim Wilkinson
A
tenth British Eventing
season doesn’t sound like a
particularly long Eventing
career in comparison to
some, but when the athlete in question
is only just 24-years-old, suddenly
it seems an incredible feat. With a
Nations Cup Silver medal and two
CCI**** placings under her belt,
Imogen Murray has had an incredible
career, and it really has only just
begun.
As a former working and show hunter
pony rider, Imogen had a taste of the
equestrian spotlight at a young age,
competing at The Royal International
Horse Show and The Horse Of The
Year Show on a regular basis. The
early days of showing created the team
name – Murray Show Team, as Imogen
competed alongside older brother Ben
Murray. With the showing days long
behind them the name changed to MS
Team Eventing, “which some would
like to think stands for ‘Munchkin
Sized Team’ as neither Mum or I are
very tall” adds Imogen.
It was 10 years ago, in 2007, at just
13-years-old when Imogen took to
the eventing scene with the 14.2hh
Domingo mare Juno II. It was with
this little horse that Imogen went from
Intro (now BE90) to Pony Trials and
Pony**(CCI) within the space of a year.
It didn’t take Imogen long to realise
this was the career she wanted to
follow. The MS Team soon became
the family business in 2010, as Imogen
left school to embark on her eventing
journey. Junior and Young Rider
selections swiftly followed but a series
of unfortunate events ruled her out
contention.
The big break came in 2014, as Imogen
and Wiseguy V competed at the
CCI**** Land Rover Burghley Horse
Trials. Not only did the young pair
complete their first CCI****, but they
were yet again the youngest in the
field. 2015 and 2016 also saw much
success for the MS Team, but 2017
has certainly been a year to remember
thus far.
2017 brought with it the Mitsubishi
Motors Badminton Horse Trials,
Blenheim Palace TOMGAR JESS
and a double clear for Ivar Gooden,
culminating in a 21st place finish and
finishing as the Best Under 25 Rider.
“The best feeling this year has been
knowing that I produced Charles (Ivar
Gooden) from a 4-year-old. It is that
trust and special bond between us
that enabled him to give me his all”
commented Imogen. Ivar Gooden,
didn’t always live up to his name and
was described by many as not an easy
character as a young horse, but the
perseverance certainly seems to have
paid off. “Even mine and Charles’
incredibly supportive owners, Aivar
and Terry Ward, questioned my sanity
in persevering at times but I think
we’re all very glad that I did! He’s
always been exceptionally talented
and he’s a true competitor that shines
on the big occasions. He just wants to
win!”
And shine he did in France recently.
Receiving her first British Team call up,
Imogen and Ivar Gooden recently made
the journey to Le Pin Au Haras, France,
20 September 2017 Equestrian Life

SPEETLEY 2017
shows
LEFT:
DONATELLO
S - Burnham
Market
International
2017
RIGHT: The
Team after
completing
the XC at
Badminton
RIGHT: IVAR
GOODEN -
Badminton
2017
LEFT: Kim
Murray
(Mum) Kim
Pengelly
(Owner of
Roheryn
Ruby) Ellie
Wharton
(Groom)
for the Nations Cup. Producing a near
personal best dressage, yet again the
young pair produced a near perfect
double clear round to lead the allfemale
British team to a silver medal.
“Being the highest placed team
member and leading the team to a
silver medal on our team debut was
quite special” added Imogen. “The
trip was made even more special in
that we travelled out as a big family,
with Mum, Dad and a group of our
owners, coming in a convoy. The
convoy slightly broke down when they
weren’t allowed on the ferry and us
‘kids’ had to navigate our own way
through France, with our parents
keeping tabs on us by using the ‘Find
My Phone’ app on an iPhone!”
Anyone that spends time with
Imogen and the team will quickly
realise what a big family atmosphere
it is. Welcoming to newcomers,
owners, sponsors and friends, and
with big brother Ben, no longer based
at home and working in the City,
joining them to compete whenever
possible.
Being the highest
placed team
member and
leading the team
to a silver medal
on our team debut
was quite special
With a large ‘L’ shaped yard at home
that overlooks the arena, the team
can foster a close knit and supportive
environment. With three 18-year-old
apprentices there is certainly a fun and
relaxed atmosphere when entering the
MS Team stables. “If we are relaxed
and happy, then the horses are too”
adds Imogen.
It is this way of working that the MS
Team owners buy into – supporting
each other, having fun and being
relaxed. It has been noticed that
several of the owners travel to events
to support Imogen, even when their
own horses aren’t competing.
“Some of our owners have often said
how they have enjoyed the journey
with the whole team as well their
own horses, which is really touching.
Success is so much more magical when
you have started a relationship with a
horse from a youngster or lower level
and have watched them grow into
superstars for the owners and for me
too!”
This week sees Imogen return to the
Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials, no
longer a 4* debutant, but this time a
contender for a prize.
“I’m excited and nervous at the same
time”, commented Imogen. “There
is certainly more pressure this time,
I’m a bit more well-known than I was
before and there is more expectation
following our Badminton performance,
and of course the Nations Cup. But I’m
equally very excited. (Ivar Gooden)’s
such a good horse and one that could
do really well at Burghley.”
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feature
Rebalance Set to Open Studio
at Established Riding Centre in
Leicestershire
Renovation is now
complete at the
new Rebalance
studio, located at the
widely renowned family
run business of Bunny Hill
Riding Centre in Costock.
Rebecca Draper of
Rebalance explained that
“opening a studio at Bunny
Hill Riding Centre is a
great move that will enable
me to provide exceptional
services to my clients in
a warm and welcoming
environment.”
Rebalance has been
developed by Rebecca, a
local dressage rider and
coach. It’s during her
time coaching that she
decided to embark on a
career changing journey,
building a business that
aids equestrians and
athletes throughout all
aspects of their training
and competitive careers.
Offering individually
designed programmes
aimed at maintaining or
improving their health,
mobility, strength and
ultimately performance.
Rebecca’s vision in helping
her equestrian clients
has seen her achieve
many qualifications,
enabling her to offer a
comprehensive training
programme. Whether
this be an Equipilates
session, a sports massage
or rider performance
training, the client’s
needs and ambitions are
understood from the offset.
Rebecca added: “muscular
imbalances develop over
time, based on physiology,
posture and lifestyle. So,
for instance, how you move
when you’re not
riding directly
affect your
performance on
your horse.”
Before
Rebecca went on to say:
“If your weight is unevenly
distributed over the horse,
perhaps leaning forward or
sitting more to one side of
the saddle, you will find it
more difficult to effectively
use your body. However
slight these imbalances
may be, your body and the
horse will compensate over
time, often causing aches
and pains to both horse
and rider”.
After
Bunny Hill Riding Centre
are very much looking
forward to welcoming
Rebalance, enabling
them to offer their clients
additional services.
Victoria Humphrey, Owner
at Bunny Hill Riding Centre
said: “We are very excited
to welcome Rebalance to
the Riding Centre, allowing
our loyal customers to
gain greater knowledge
and understanding of
body awareness and the
impact this can have on
your riding capabilities,
confidence and
performance.”
It is through Rebecca’s
ambition, continued drive
and most importantly
her passion that has
seen the growing success
of Rebalance, Rebecca
encourages clients to seek
out new challenges and to
always be pushing for the
next goal.
The studio will be officially
opened by Rebecca Draper
(pictured left) and Bunny
Hill Riding Centre Owner,
Victoria Humphrey in
September when a special
event will be held for
invited clients and members
of the press.
22 September 2017 Equestrian Life

product news
A Smart move for
Castle Horse Feeds
Smart horse owners are always
looking to feed their horses
the very best possible, without
breaking the bank, and new
developments by Castle Horse Feeds
are set to make that a whole lot
easier.
Castle Horse Feeds was launched in
2001 by Hay & Brecon Farmers - a
busy farmer owned cooperative that
dates back to 1902. With a mission of
producing feed to the same standard
as the National Brands, but at a lower
cost to horse owners, Castle Horse
Feeds saw rapid growth in its South
Wales heartland.
In April 2016, Hay & Brecon Farmers
launched Smart Horse Nutrition. A
premium horse feed brand producing
a small range of high spec products,
the Smart Horse range challenges
existing premium brands in their
choice of ingredients and nutritional
specifications, whilst retaining the
Castle ethos of the lowest possible
cost for horse owners.
Word has quickly spread of the
quality and value offered by both
Castle and Smart Horse Feeds, with
an increasing number horse owners
throughout the UK and overseas
choosing this smarter way to feed
their horses. Earlier this year it was
decided to merge the two horse feed
brands, incorporating the Smart
range into the existing Castle Horse
Feeds Brand.
As part of this merger, the whole
Castle Horse Feeds range has been
reviewed. Many of the premium
quality elements of the Smart Horse
brand have been incorporated
into the newly revamped Castle
range, especially in the choice of
raw materials used and the use of
Zinpro® performance minerals and
XP yeast metabolites.
As a result, the new Castle
Horse Feeds range can compete
nutritionally with any high spec
horse feed on the market today, so by
choosing Castle, you get better feeds
for less!
Whilst the new formulations are
already out in feed bins around
the country, the smart new Castle
packaging will be introduced
gradually over the coming months, as
the company’s strong environmental
principles could not condone existing
stocks of bags being sent to landfill.
With a number of new products in
development, a new, user-friendly,
modern website with help and advice
from the resident Castle Horse Feeds
Nutritionist Lisa Elliott MSc and
great plans to connect with horse
owners across key social media
channels, Castle Horse Feeds is
on a mission. And with the newly
revamped Castle Horse Feeds
range encompassing feeds from
the economy sector right through
to nutritionally advanced feed
balancers, a smart move to Castle
can improve your horse’s diet, whilst
saving you money.
For more information see www.
castlehorsefeeds.com where you can
browse the revamped range and
ask any horse feeding questions you
may have. Or if you prefer to talk,
simply phone the Castle Help Line on
01497 570345 or email theteam@
castlehorsefeeds.com with any
questions you may have.
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horse health
Tapeworm
Targeting tapeworm treatment using EquiSal®
Tapeworm saliva testing: research study
published by Equine Veterinary Journal
A
worm control
programme using
the EquiSal®
Tapeworm saliva test has
been proven to control
tapeworm infections and
reduce the use of tapeworm
wormers at Bransby Horses,
a horse welfare charity
in the UK. The study,
recently published in
Equine Veterinary Journal,
reports the findings from
237 horses tested with
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tapeworm infection in horses in the UK. Equine Vet J. DOI: 10.1111/evj.12742
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dressage
INTRODUCING...
Lara Edwards Dressage
This month has seen an exciting change for Lara as she launches
‘Lara Edwards Dressage’, while on the yard the youngsters have
been the focus of attention. Read on to find out more…
This month there has
been a few changes
that have seen us
rebrand ‘Cyden Dressage’ to
now become ‘Lara Edwards
Dressage’. This decision
was made to reflect my
personality and showcase
the diverse direction the
business has now started to
progress towards in respect
of training and breeding.
This has only been possible
with the help of my
father and my supportive
husband, Gary. I will
still be continuing to
juggle commitments
running Lara Edwards
Dressage with my job
as a quality manager
for Cyden Homes – I do
love a challenge!
It has been a very
busy time for our
youngsters. I am
very excited to say I have
brought three-year-old
Jackson back into work.
He has been in the field
for three months enjoying
some down time, having
been broken in earlier on in
the year and done quite a
lot for his age.
We lunged him on the first
day and then I got straight
on him the second day
and he was amazing! He's
certainly a horse who loves
to work so I am very excited
about our future together.
I have also brought Cleo,
our homebred mare by
Cadans, back into full
Felix, back out in the field following his injury.
Lara with Cleo and Jasmine
work and she is super
exciting for the future as
her movement is top class,
although quite hot. I do
like them like this as they
are sensitive in a good way,
hopefully demonstrating
their potential for being a
top class horse.
Jasmine, our homebred
three-year-old, who is full
sister to Cleo, has gone
off to be broken in too,
so next month I will be
able to report more on her
progress.
Felix has come back into
work after cutting his leg in
the field so I am thrilled to
be able to get him back to
full fitness, ready for taking
him out at Small Tour level
at the end of the year.
Our trip to the regionals
with Bodyguard didn't quite
go to plan as unfortunately
the back wheel on the lorry
locked on the way to Port
Royal, making it unsafe for
me to keep driving. Feeling
disappointed, Jess and I had
to return home.
Although frustrated, I have
to be pleased with already
getting our golden ticket to
the Nationals by winning
at Prix St Georges level at
Sheepgate Premier League
but it would have been nice
to have got there at Inter
1 too.
This month also marks a
point in history for Dad’s
homebred horses; having
sold the very first one we
bred to long-time friend,
Rebecca Stephens, to be
trained and competed by
Kate Lewis.
Both Kate and Rebecca
have been looking for their
next super star for quite
a while, even travelling
abroad with no success,
when they were told about
our homebred horses.
I was over the moon when
they came to try them and
they really liked both of the
two smaller ones. Breeding
for us really is exciting,
especially when it's not
only using our quality
mares but also my very own
stallions too, and ending up
with top class movement
recognised not only by
myself but also other
well-known and respected
dressage riders.
Recently we have had two
lovely girls helping out on
the yard, Amy and Heidi.
Both of them have been a
valuable part of the team
helping with exercising
and general care of all the
horses. Heidi has come over
from Dubai for a few weeks
in her summer holidays
and although only young
she has been riding Chanel,
a four-year-old by Cadans
and loving every minute
of it!
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horse health
DENTISTRY
Conditions of the
CHEEK TEETH
Heather Urquhart BVMS CertAVP (Equine Dentistry) BAEDT MRCVS
Part
2
Last month we had a brief review
of the anatomy of the cheek
teeth, and began to look at
specific conditions affecting them.
This month and next month we
continue to look at specific cheek
teeth conditions, including possible
treatment and management.
DIASTEMA
Diastema (plural diastemata) are
abnormal gaps that develop between
cheek teeth, which in some cases
can trap food and cause very painful
gum disease. Diastemata are the
most painful condition of the horses
mouth, and one of the most common
causes of quidding (dropping
partially chewed food balls).
2 main classifications of diastema
exist - 'open', where the gap is an
equal width from gum level to
grinding surface, and 'valve', where
the gap is narrower (or non existent)
at the grinding surface compared to
gum level. The latter tend to be more
serious, as food material gets wedged
in the gap, causing inflammation of
the gum and associated structures.
WHY DO THEY OCCUR?
In some cases diastema are due to
the cheek teeth developing too far
apart, or at too upright an angle,
resulting in them not being packed
closely together.
In other cases they can develop if
teeth are misaligned or missing, and
they are also commonly found in
older horses - the teeth are narrower
towards the root, so diastemata
develop as the teeth continue to
erupt.
HOW ARE THEY TREATED/
MANAGED?
Treatment of diastema is
challenging, and often involves
several stages. In some cases simply
flushing out any food material from
between the teeth and removing
any sharp points or opposing
ridges is sufficient.
Other treatment may involve
filling the gap with putty
after thoroughly cleaning
it, widening the gap to stop
food from getting stuck, or
even extracting adjacent
teeth.
Dietary management is also
necessary in some cases -
feeding pelleted feed rather than
chaff, and grass rather than hay or
haylage (where possible) may help
to prevent food accumulation in
the gaps, and is also usually more
comfortable for the horse to chew.
Pain relief may be necessary in some
cases to encourage the horse to eat.
Rinsing the mouth out regularly
(with a hose pipe or a large syringe),
can also help prevent the food from
accumulating in areas with gaps, and
therefore help to stop it from getting
stuck.
DISPLACED TEETH
Cheek teeth normally erupt in a
straight line, tightly packed together.
However, in some cases one or more
teeth may erupt in an abnormal
position, at an angle, or rotated.
This is common in ponies with small
heads due to overcrowding, but can
occur in any breed and age.
WHAT PROBLEMS CAN
THEY CAUSE?
In many cases, displaced teeth cause
few problems so long as regular
dental treatment is performed.
However, food is more likely to
become trapped between the teeth,
causing gum disease, and in some
Diastema before cleaning
cases they can cause ulcers to the
cheeks and tongue. If multiple
displaced teeth are present in
one row then the horses ability
to chew effectively is likely to be
compromised.
HOW TO TREAT?
Severely displaced or rotated cheek
teeth may be best removed, especially
if they are causing food to pack into
the resultant diastema. However, it is
often possible to manage these cases
with regular dental examinations,
Diastema between upper cheek teeth
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Dominant upper cheek tooth
Diastema after cleaning
Dominant first cheek tooth
Diagram of
open diastema
Diagram
of valve
diastema
reduction of any sharp points and
flushing of impacted food.
MISSING OR LOOSE TEETH
Teeth can be missing due to previous
extraction (for example in older
horses with loose teeth, or horses
who have had a previous dental
infection), or congenitally absent
(never erupted). For example, small
ponies may only have 5 cheek teeth
in each row.
Missing teeth themselves do not tend
Treatment
of dominant
teeth is usually
straightforward,
and involves
grinding down
affected teeth
to cause dental problems; however
multiple missing teeth obviously
may prevent normal chewing and the
horse may require different feed to
enable adequate calorie intake.
Loose teeth most commonly occur in
older horses, and should normally be
removed to improve comfort. X-rays
may be necessary prior to extraction
in some cases.
OVERGROWN (DOMINANT)
TEETH
Overgrown (or more correctly overerupted,
or dominant) teeth tend
to occur opposite missing teeth, as
they have nothing to grind against to
wear them down, but can also occur
if the jaw is not correctly aligned - for
example in horses with an overshot
jaw (parrot mouth), the first upper
cheek teeth and the last lower cheek
teeth are likely to be dominant.
Displaced lower cheek tooth
WHAT PROBLEMS CAN
THEY CAUSE?
Over-erupted teeth can interfere with
the normal chewing cycle, and may
cause trauma to the opposing gum if
left untreated. They can also effect
ridden performance, as they may
prevent the horse from fully relaxing
his jaw.
HOW TO TREAT
Treatment of dominant teeth is
usually straightforward, and involves
grinding down affected teeth,
usually with power instruments.
However, the sensitive pulp can
lie very close to the surface of the
tooth; any reductions should be
performed carefully, with continuous
observation of the surface of the
tooth to prevent aberrant exposure,
and the tooth cooled regularly to
prevent thermal damage to the
underlying pulps. In some cases
it may take several treatments 3-6
months apart to fully correct the
problem.
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dressage
The Highs
and Lows...
There was great
excitement as the
journey to The European
Championships began
for Lily Payne and Ann Savage’s
Beckhouse Cancara. Travelling
to Dover and then over to Calais
before arriving in Roosendaal in
Holland. Arriving on the Monday
morning before the trot up on
the Tuesday afternoon. Lily and
Cara enjoyed a light workout
to stretch their legs after the
journey before preparing for the
trot up. The formal trot up saw
every nation present their horses
to the panel of vets and a judge.
The competition for Children on
Horses wasn’t due to start until
the Thursday so Wednesday was
a day for a training session.
There were smiles all round as
Cara produced some fantastic
work and Lily rode with such
confidence and enjoyed
her first ride in the main
competition arena with every
nation being allocated a ten
minute session to use the arena
to familiarise themselves.
THINGS CAN CHANGE
IN AN INSTANT
The first day of competition
and everything was going
to plan until ten minutes
into the warming up
when Cara appeared
to knock herself
and stood on her
shoe, twisting it
very slightly to then
suddenly go lame.
The farrier attended
to her and reset the
shoe but sadly time
ran out so Lily and Cara’s
European journey came
to a very abrupt end as
missing the first day of
competition doesn’t
then allow you to continue.
It was with a huge sense of relief
that Cara trotted up sound the
next day and Team Sheepgate
returned home after gaining
the most amazing experience to
have been so close but with the
disappointment too.
LOOK AND LEARN...
Lily and I have had the most
amazing experience of watching
some outstanding dressage
during our time at the
European Championships
recently. We particularly
like to watch the riders
working in and discuss
between ourselves what
we are seeing and how
riders deal with different
things that occur during
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the working in. We have also
seen many different trainers
helping their riders and were very
lucky to observe some training
sessions with Carl Hester who
was helping some British riders
on the Team test day, this was
truly inspirational. To then watch
the riders perform their tests and
witness the live scoreboard that
gives you each movement as it
happens and each judge’s score
brings me on to my next point.
WHY THE DIFFERENCE?
It’s that time of year again when
many riders have been out
competing at Championships and
there are often multiple judges
at different positions around the
arena. This brings me on to my
point of watching a dressage test
from different viewpoints. There
is often discussion amongst riders
on forums etc about how the
scores can be so different...as a
rider and judge myself I can totally
see both views but how often have
I challenge you to go and watch
some dressage and view from the
short side of the arena and then
change your view and watch from
the long side of the arena.
you just spent time just watching
dressage tests? I challenge you to
go and watch some dressage and
view from the short side of the
arena and then change your view
and watch from the long side of
the arena. The same horse and
rider can look quite different from
these different viewpoints. For
example if you have a horse that
is a bit short in the neck or has the
mouth opening at times this will
be clearer to see for the judges
on the long side to comment on
as opposed to the judges on the
short side. This can also mean
that every mark from the judges
on the long side may be lower
for most movements than the
judges on the short side hence
this brings a significant difference
to the scores. The same goes for
straightness of the horse, this is
viewed clearer from some points
around the arena, likewise if the
horse is crooked it can be very
clear to see especially if the horse
is going directly towards a judge.
So next time you encounter some
different scores, take a look at
the overall picture and try and
understand more fully what the
difference in scores is telling you.
Enjoy your riding this month and
don’t miss an opportunity to look
and learn!
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Finding the balance...
What makes a successful business? Any industry is the same, it’s having
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Nicola Barry of Sovereign Equestrian and Buckaroo Saddlery
At Sovereign Equestrian, our passion
is for developing and producing
competition show jumping horses.
However, it’s not that simple to just
produce winning horses. The whole
Sovereign Equestrian operation requires
an all-encompassing approach that is
geared towards continuous evolution and
improvement. We truly believe that our
passion for horses is unrivalled and the
balance we have been able to find with
our flexible, full-time jobs has ensured
that Sovereign Equestrian thrives.
For example, Nicola Barry is the owner of
Buckaroo Saddlery, which is based at Vale
View Equestrian centre in Old
Dalby, Melton Mowbray. Nicola has
driven business growth, which boasts a
superb equestrian tack shop and mobile
saddlery, for 8 years and is a qualified
Master Saddle fitter. Nicola travels
regularly around the country, fitting
new and used saddles, repairing and
reflocking whilst Georgie and Becky
manage the day to day running of the
shop. This experience with Buckaroo has
been an invaluable grounding in the art
of Equestrianism and demonstrates that
deep industry knowledge that is at the
heart of Sovereign.
Charlotte Barry has also had success
outside of Sovereign Equestrian, as she
currently runs the ‘Go Paws Up’ dog
grooming salon at Tower House Farm,
Whitwick. Charlotte has a Master’s
degree and is a Qualified Level 3 City and
Guild dog groomer and provides flexible
opening hours to not only suit her clients
but also allows her to continue to pursue
her show-jumping ambitions and provide
valuable input into Sovereign Equestrian.
The Showjumping aspect is also
incredibly important for Nicola and
Charlotte as they run a combined
9 horses at various levels in British
Showjumping competitions. They also
conduct a busy mare and foal breeding
programme which is primarily to find
the next superstar for their sport. The
breeding side of Sovereign Equestrian is
to use our own Mares who have all been
successful showjumpers and between the
Mares, foals, yearlings and 2 and 3 yr olds
we have another 13 horses.
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Charlotte Barry of Sovereign Equestrian and Go Paws Up Dog Grooming
It’s this ability to switch between our
different passions and commitments
in life that we feel really sets Sovereign
Equestrian apart.
In addition to the above horses - which
would be enough to scare most people off
what we do - we are also extremely proud
to have a number of “special competition
horses” being ridden and produced with
Adam and Jess Botham, Paul Barker
and Andrew Saywell. These horses are
achieving fantastic results around the
Showjumping circuit and one day we
are quietly confident that a real top class
winner will be produced from Sovereign
Equestrian.
Juggling work commitments and a
competition career is not easy and it takes
a methodical and meticulous approach
to the planning and organisation. Our
planning is not just for the immediate few
weeks and months, but in fact we have
a long-term vision and philosophy for
creating a programme for each horse and
their future.
We are lucky to have fantastic help from
Sam and Caitlyn at home, as they take
care of the day to day yard duties of the
9 competition horses. Between Nicola
and Charlotte, they produce, train and
compete 8 horses regularly, whilst having
3 youngsters of each age in the paddocks.
As anyone into equestrian sports will
know, the facilities to produce quality
competitive horses is another huge
commitment and being on-top of the
game in maintenance, hygiene and safety
standards all contribute to your chances
of success.
We are very fortunate to have been able
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together as a family with Mum and Dad’s
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eventing
TINA CANTON
Staying
AWAY
You’ve qualified for a
championship, going to a three
day or have just decided you
want a holiday with your horse. The
task of organising and packing to stay
away can seem daunting, especially if
you aren’t lucky enough to have an all
singing all dancing lorry! With a bit of
forethought and a few good tips it can
be simplified. I’ll split this into two
sections - horses & humans!
HORSES
• Feed - depending on how long
you’re away dictates what you do. If
you are only away one or two days
make feeds up into carrier bags with
all supplements / electrolytes in and
label with times and horses names.
If staying away longer it is worth
bringing feed sacks. The other option
is to save supplement tubs or get some
plastic containers for feed. Don’t
forget to pack a travelling manger.
• Hay / haylage - for a brief stay,
make up the nets that you will need
to take. Ikea bags or ballast bags are
useful for keeping everywhere tidy.
For a longer stay we take either small
haylage bales or a portion of the big
bale.
• Rugs - pack for any eventuality! Be
sure to pack a decent waterproof for
grazing, we pack a lightweight New
Zealand.
• Stables - we use a plastic storage
box (for garden furniture cushions)
for stable storage and leave all rugs,
grooming kit, plaiting kit, first aid kit,
saddle pads etc in it. Be sure to lock it
somehow. Take lots of rope and bailer
twine to create rug rack, tie up points
etc. Stall guards are great if you have
doors that don’t allow the horses to
look out, but beware of leaving escape
artists unsupervised!
• Water - we take two big water
buckets per horse. Plastic skips are
good and lightweight. Some people
also take water from home for really
fussy horses.
Don’t forget mucking out tools, a
wheelbarrow is a godsend for lugging
stuff about if you have room. A set of
mounting steps is also useful both for
getting on at the stables, but also for
plaiting.
When stabling in temporary stables,
they are sometimes not very weather
proof. Stable drapes help this and also
give the horse some privacy. In the
past in very bad weather we have used
drawing pins to put up shavings bags
to keep the rain out!
Don’t forget to take a lunge line for
grazing as you will spend hours doing
this!
Horse passports are also a legal
requirement while travelling so don’t
forget them!
HUMANS
A push bike is a must, this can also
double up as a saddle rack to getting
tack from the lorry to the stables!
Pack lots of coats and changes of
clothes as it’s really hard to get
anything dry once wet. Taking extra
coat hangers or a drying rack is
useful. Lots of easy snack food is a
must to keep energy levels up.
We take a gazebo with us to create
an outdoor room, this also, acts as a
good storage area. Foldable chairs and
a table create a dining room! Some
people clear out the back of the lorry
to do this. We tend to use the back for
feed, hay, drying area.
A BBQ is the easiest way to cook.
We have a great little gas one, so no
waiting for coals to heat up
If you’re not lucky enough to have
on site showers, wet wipes are great
for feeling human again. If you have
onsite showers, be sure to use them
early before the rush!
Finally, remember to pack your sense
of humour, remember that you do this
for fun and try to enjoy your equine
camping experience!
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STUART BUNTINE
eventing
BURNING THE
candle at both ends!
I
hope that everyone is enjoying
the summer as much as me. We
have had family from Australia
staying, who then headed for the
Mediterranean and are now totally
convinced that our complaints about
the British summers are totally
without basis!
That said there has been a week or two
of varied weather, but looks as though
we are in for another nice spell.
I am in the middle of a crazy few
weeks. I was up at Hendersyde
(Kelso) the first weekend of the
month, I always enjoy this event, a
spectacular location and good courses.
A quick trip to Blair to walk Alec
Lochore’s courses there before back
to Hendersyde for the event where I
was TA (Technical Advisor for British
Eventing). Home Sunday night (late) a
trip to Firle (South coast) mid week, to
ensure the main arena was pegged and
roped so that the Vintage Fair (held at
Firle the following weekend) did not
park cars on it. 8 hours in the car as
the traffic around London was crazy,
home via Burton on Trent to look at,
and buy, a new trailer to house event
equipment.
London on Friday by train to meet
with a new sponsor for Osborne (this
looks positive at this point) It was
home for a weekend off, dinner with
family on Saturday evening – always
enjoyable. Then into the car and
drove to London on Sunday evening,
a stay with daughter Laura, then off
to Firle to meet with the team to peg
out arenas and trade stands – bit
frustrating as the Vintage Fair had
pulled out the arena fencing and
parked all over it!!!
Home Monday night, spent Tuesday
putting out portables for Shelford.
Wednesday in the car and drove to
Richmond to walk the course pre event
(I’m TA there), back home loaded up
the car and Anna is now driving to
Firle (I’m writing this in the car!(.
I head home Sunday night, will walk
the course at Shelford with the TA,
then off to East Midlands to fly to
Blair to TD (Technical Delegate for
the international Federation) for
the week!!!! I get home Monday,
I will have Tuesday at home, then
Richmond Wednesday, Burghley
Thursday and back to Richmond for
the event!!! At least the oil companies
will be enjoying the up surge in fuel
consumption!!!
Osberton is looming large on the
horizon and we are looking forward
to all that it has. This year we have
Brightwells (auctioneers) hosting
a sale during the event. Osberton
graduates move onto great heights as
4 of the 5 horses on the British team
at Rio were all ex competitors, so if
you want a new champion, then this is
a good place to start looking. We are
also hosting the first Working Shire
Horse Festival at the event and there
will be a side saddle display from the
Ladies from Area 12 (Notts, Lincs,
Derbys branch). This will be a great
spectacle with teams working and
parading all weekend.
The KBIS young horse championships
are always a great spectacle, I often
think that Friday is one of the best
days of competition that I watch each
year. With around 100 of the very best
4 and 5 year old horses competing, it is
sheer class in the making – Osberton
really is the place where Tomorrows
Champions are unveiled!
I hope that you will all get to come over
the weekend, the tickets are on sale and
lots of good early deals, one should never
have to pay full price on the gate.
www.osberton-horse.co.uk
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eventing
30th JULY
Cholmondeley
BE Report by Arabella Clegg
Deluges of rain in the days
leading up to the weekend
played in the favour of the
event. Having spiked the ground
this left the going pretty perfect.
Therefore, riders were really going
for the time, proving they were
happy with the work.
Photos by Tim Wilkinson
Robyn Gray had a successful
weekend. With seven rides, five of
them finished in the top 10. The
most notable being her win aboard
Litchfield Foxtrot in Novice
section J. With a 27.5 dressage
and a double clear adding just
four time faults from the cross
country. This left Ros Canter
and Rehy Royal Diamond 0.4 of a
penalty behind in second place.
Another busy weekend was had
by Michael Owen, he had six
to compete. This included two
wins, firstly in the BE100 plus on
Cappoquin Jon with an impressive
dressage score of 22.3, posting a
double jumping clear finishing one
second over the optimum time
picking up 0.4 to finish on 22.7.
This was over six marks ahead of
second place. His second win came
in the BE100 open when 27.8 in the
white boards was good enough to
take the win, this time riding King
Ed.
Michael also picked up rosettes for
second and sixth in BE100 sections
E and F.
Hannah Bate made the most of the
good ground, having scored 24 for
her dressage test on Carnsdale Talk
Talk the pair finished a comfortable
15 seconds inside the time in BE100
section F.
In the intermediate classes on the
Sunday Hannah finished sixth and
Robyn Gray LITCHFIELD FOXTROT
(1st place Novice section J)
eighth on Fanta Boy and Don
Quidam respectively.
Intermediate section M came
down to who was braver
across the country for fewer
time faults. Tina Canton had posted
a sub 30 dressage and unfortunately
lowered a pole show jumping
but with 8 time faults across the
country she finished a very close
second place with Just A Game. This
result complemented her already
good result from the Open Novice
where she and One Two jumped an
easy double clear to finish fifth on
their dressage score of 33.5.
Ibby MacPherson and her long
term partner Ballingowan Diamond
stunned the judges for an 18.6 first
phase score. When they rolled a
pole show jumping they still had
a margin for some time penalties.
They picked up 1.2 finishing on a
total of 23.8. Still 3.2 ahead of their
nearest rivals Emily Philp.
Bubby Upton COLA III (1st place Open
Intermediate u21 section N)
Ben Way PERKEL (3rd place Novice section J)
Fiona Davidson LISSEYEGAN JUNIOR GUY
(3rd place Open Novice section L)
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Nini French LAST SECRET (3rd place Open Intermedaite
section O)
Ibby Macpherson
BALL-
INGOWAN
DIAMOND (1st
place Open
Intermediate
section O)
Henry Dove TIMELESS MYTH (3rd place
Novice section I)
Rosalind Canter REHY ROYAL DIA-
MOND (2nd place Noivce section J)
Harry Harding GOTEUS S (1st place
Novice section I)
Tina Canton OWE TWO (5th
place Open Novice section L)
Tina Canton JUST A GAME (2nd place Intermediate section M)
Robyn Gray GELUKKIG (2nd place Novice section K)
Emily Philp GLOBAL ROYAL LUXOR
(1st place Open Noivce section L)
Matt Hecking HARLE BELLE (3rd
place Intermediate section M)
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EQUESTRIAN LIFE CHAMPIONSHIPS
A ‘Diamond’
Championships
Saturday Championship Photographs by Amy Griffiths Photography Sunday Championship Photographs by www.Equipics.co.uk
Overall Supreme and Reserve of Show.
l-r Katie Goulding and White Diamond,
Natasha Dolman and Mackenzie and
Douglas Kent and Benny Hill III
Well done to all competitors
who came and enjoyed a
weekend of competition
at the 16th Equestrian Life
Championships. A different format
this year including classes for Novices
and Opens as well as a separate
section – the Amateur Elite.
Congratulations to our Supremes,
Amateur Supreme Katie Goulding
and White Diamond, Reserve
Amateur Supreme Amy Geraghty and
Inglegarth Premier. Our Saturday
Novice Champion Katie Goulding and
Ringside Costa Lotta and Reserve Lexi
Trueman and Kingshaugh Eclipse;
Saturday Open Champio Katie
Goulding and White Diamond with
reserve Charlotte Hall and Grindles
Zodiac.
The Sunday Novice Champions were
Victoria Rhodes and Freddie Girl,
Reserve Novice Champion Natasha
Rhodes and Billy Air Force One.
Amateur Elite Supreme Katie Goulding and
White Diamond
Overall Supreme of Show Douglas Kent and
The Benny Open Hill III Champion was Natasha
Dolman and Mackenzie and Reserve
Open Champion was Dougie Kent
and Benny Hill III. Overall Supreme
Champion was Douglas Kent and
Benny Hill III with Natasha Dolman
and Mackenzie Reserve Supreme.
(Note: The Supreme had been won by
Katie Goulding, who kindly passed the
placing down the line).
Huge thank as always go our hosts,
Oakridge Arena who look after
everyone so very well and make us
feel extremely welcome.
To our chief Event Organiser, Emma
Rushton and Richard Hollis for
the long hours they put in leading
up, during and post event to make
sure everything runs smoothly, our
fabulous Judges this year : Nigel Vale,
Russell Marks, Chris Porter; Robert
Parker-Jones; Joanne Shaw and Anna
Higham. The hard-working stewards
and runners, keeping all the classes
running to time and not least to
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The Amateur Elite M&M Champion and Overall Reserve
Supreme Amy Geraghty and Inglegarth Premier
Open Ridden Pony Champion
Lexi Trueman and
Kingshaugh Eclipse
our fantastic sponsors Bloomfields
Horseboxes and Equi-Chip Bedding –
the rosettes and sashes were beautiful.
Amateur Elite M&M In Hand Reserve Champion
Abigail Staff and Ballafadda Paddy
The dog show on Friday evening
was very popular and some lovely
exhibits, followed by a few Concours
d’Elegance classes.
We didn’t realise that one of our
competitors was in fact Miss England
2017, bringing a bit of extra glamour
to the proceedings, Stephanie and her
horse Blue Chip Diamond Cavalier
Royale went home thrilled with
Novice Working Hunter Champions
on the Sunday.
We know you all love to see a photo
so hope to have captured most of
you from the weekend but wanted to
share some of the lovely feedback we
received. We hope competitors will
join us again next year – brand new
schedules are underway which won’t
disappoint and dates for your diary
are 22nd April 2018 and 31st August –
2nd September 2018.
Amateur Elite Working Hunter
Champion Rachel Stokes and Quartz
Diamond Boy
Amateur Elite Reserve Champion Working Hunter
Harriett Lowther and Shacklebridge Othello
Catherine Pinney and Conquistador Champion Novice Ridden
Cob, Foreign, Alternative
Coloured Inhand Champion Vicki Lee and Ferdi
In Hand Reserve Champion Nicola Binch and Idour Rolo
Coloured Reserve Inhand Champion
Olivia Musson and Trent Valley
Ovaltine
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EQUESTRIAN LIFE CHAMPIONSHIPS
Inhand Pony Champion Charlotte
Hall and Grindles Zodiac
Jaimee Broadley and Carnmellyn Kings Law
Champion Competition, Performance, Best
Ridden
Lily Rose Davies and Old Time Boy Reserve ISRT
Novice Ridden Coloured Champion
Natalie Astle and Kellythorpes
Romany Luck
Novice M&M Ridden Reserve
Champion Emma Mrvik and
Larapinta Topaz
Novice Working Hunter
Champion Ellis Priestley and
Borderfields Gwyndaff
Open Ridden ISRT Sarah Rose Purdy and
Casperello Creme
Open Coloured Ridden
Reserve Champion
Leonie Jackson and
Touch of Magic
Novice Coloured Alternative Pony Champion
Emily Elliott and Vixen Bullseye
Novice Ridden Pony Reserve
Champion Abigail Goldstraw and
Tyfel Millie
Open M&M Reserve Champion Emma Mrvik and Pumphill Brandon
Novice Ridden Show Horse Champion
Rebecca Mawer and Colbeach Bright
Light
Performance Champion Annie Mason and
Bytham Abigail
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Open Working Hunter Champion Rachel
Stokes and Quartz Diamond Boy (2)
Veteran Horse In Hand Champion Nicola
Timmons and Croft Sensation
Veteran Inhand Champion Donnah Taylor and
Wylie
Open Ridden Show Horse and Sunday Novice
Champion Victoria Rhodes and Freddie Girl
Reserve Novice Ridden Show Horse Olivia
Musson and Trent Valley Ovaltine
Performance Reserve Champion Ellis Priestley
and Borderfields Gywndaff
I just wanted to say a massive thank
you for the show and I still cant
believe we did as well as we did!
Once again, a superb show
thoroughly enjoyed by Biggles
(Coleridge), Lesley and I both from
the dog show and horse show
perspectives.
I think the day we had will take
some beating for sure and Biggles
needs a rest from carrying all those
rosettes and sashes!!!!!
Fabulous show, fabulous judges
(from whom I got a great deal of
encouragement and advice as well
as the loan of a very snazzy bow tie
from Mr Vale) and fabulous day.
Dougie and Biggles
Thank you for a wonderful day!!
Hope to join you again next time!!
Connie
What a fabulous weekend thank
you soooo much.... Such a lovely
atmosphere & the kids had a ball.
Gemma
Thank you for an amazing weekend,
it’s been brilliant. Enjoyed every
minute.Thank you for all the hard
work that goes into making the
show so successful and well run.
Emma
Thank you for a lovely show. Fab
judges with lots of advice and help.
Great facilities. Amazing ribbons
Vicky
A great show.....and you all work
soooo hard. Very constructive
and professional honest judging.
Proves if you take their comments
on board you can gain success....
Thank you
Lesley
We had a fabulous weekend and it
was such a well organised event.
The judges were amazing with
constructive feedback and even
helping my novice daughter. A huge
well done to everyone involved.
Julie
Thank you so much to all at
Equestrian Life I had such a lovely
day yesterday and the rosettes
and prizes were beautiful! Thank
you to the judges for your kind
comments. Really chuffed with
how well my beautiful Quarter
Horse did there was some very
tough competition. Well done to all
the other competitors too you all
looked fabulous! See you all next
year hopefully.
Cat
Thank you so much for such a
lovely weekend. All the staff and
competitors were so friendly and
helpful. The judges took the time
to help and advise and were very
supportive. Big thanks also to those
that helped me when my car broke
down! Gorgeous venue.
Olivia
Reserve Ridden Cob Foreign Alternative - Val
Hosegood, Conchobar IV
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TREC
5th - 6th AUGUST
White Horse
TREC Group
TREC Qualifier for Equisafety GB TREC National
Championships. Widmerpool, 5-6 August 2017
Photos courtesy of IndiePics Photography
Seventy keen riders and their
horses came from all over
England and Wales to show
off their TREC skills at the qualifier
competition organised by White
Horse TREC Group. Making use of
the great facilities kindly provided
by Eurobale at Manor Farm,
Widmerpool, the riders competed
over two days at the challenges
of orienteering, precise Control
of Gaits and the exciting PTV
obstacle phase. Coming out on top
and travelling one of the longest
distances was Vanessa Warren from
Somerset, who won the Individual
section of the technical Level
2a class. 3rd in this class was Jo
McCormac who will be representing
Great Britain later this month in
France at the Young Riders TREC
Championships. Izzy France and
Sasha Warrener scored well in all
three phases to take first place in a
very competitive Pairs section.
The highest score over the PTV
obstacles all day was an impressive
149 (out of 160) by Julie Allsop and
her veteran Bronllys Goldstar. This
was enough for Julie to beat
the overnight leader
Karen Barker and
win the Level 2
Individual class.
Pairs winners
at this level
with the
best POR
Val Barker and Moby
Jo McCann
with Apache
(orienteering
score)
were Kirsty
Collinson &
Rachel Glossop
from Yorkshire. All
the riders in these classes
were aiming for qualification for
the Equisafety National TREC
Championships in Wales in
September, with the top four in
each class guaranteed a place.
Level 1 is the starter level at
TREC, and this event was the
final chance to qualify for the
Alison Elmer on Cortez
Dorothy Harris
(Acorn Fine N
Dandy) with
Katherine
Lougher on
Dazzling Dream
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Sarah Wynn riding Mars
Level 1 Championships in
Northamptonshire in late August.
The Individual class was very close,
with riders from Yorkshire fighting
out the finish. Dawn Phythian
on her Fjord pony Thor put their
noses in front with their excellent
map reading, just staying ahead by
a single point from Judith Fisher
on Little Miss Satisfaction. The
Pairs class went to Ellen Rayner
on Toby with Sarah Wynn on her
young pony Mars putting up a good
performance.
For more information on TREC and
forthcoming events visit
www.white-horse-trec.co.uk
Pip Thornton on Delores del Rio
Liz Payne
rides
Tullagh Hill
Travelling
Prince (2)
Sarah Thurnell with Brilyn Bashful Barney
Lee Shakeshaft on Greenwood Romeo
Results
Level 1 Individual: 1st Dawn Pythian, Thor Hest;
2nd Judith Fisher, Little Miss Satisfaction; 3rd Isobel
Widdowson, Annabelle. Level 1 Pairs: 1st Ellen
Rayner on Toby & Sarah Wynn on Mars; 2nd Vicki
Waller on Grange Kaliko & Louise Wadding on
Rupert; 3rd Paula Warrener on Miss Beauty & Laura
Barnes on Pandora. Level 2 Individual: Ist Julie
Allsop, Bronllys Goldstar ; 2nd Karen Barker, Rosie;
3rd Jenni French, Star. Level 2 Pairs: 1st Kirsty
Collinson on Gullivers Man of War & Rachel Glossop
on Lizzie; 2nd Bella Craven on Colin & Robin Tillett
Jubilee Star II; 3rd Chrissie Upchurch on Dennis
the Menace & Leanne Little Xander. Level 2a
Individual: 1st Vanessa Warren, Flash Shadow; 2nd
Nicky Bunting , Samson ; 3rd Jo McCormac, Apache.
Level 2a Pairs: 1st Izzy France on Just Jake & Sasha
Warrener on Sinbad; 2nd Alex Sales on Max &
Rachael Wilmot on Henry ; 3rd Steph Cherrington on
A Little Paris & Bev Stephens on Hooray 4 Henry
Judith Fisher
on Little Miss
Satisfaction
Paula Warrener with
Miss Beauty
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NATIONAL SIDE SADDLE SHOW
What a
FAB Nationals
The Area 12 Members were
definitely out in force for
the National Side
Saddle Show 2017
Chloe Gunn congratulates
Lauren Allin on her win
We Won! We did it! Lauren
Allin and Ashton Flight win
the Rider of the Year Award
Three days full of competition, all side-saddle
with classes ranging from dressage to
equitation, to veterans and jumping, there
was literally something for everyone.
Friday is the day for Newcomers. Our junior rider
Millie Somerfield riding the beautiful Penny rode a
well-designed test to come 3rd overall.
Penny is based at Hazel Allin’s yard in
Nottinghamshire and has benefitted from the expert
tuition that’s on offer both astride and side saddle.
Millie joined the Area towards the beginning of
the year and started her side saddle campaign at
the Spring Show at Wellow where she was Junior
Champion. Penny has proved to be a natural at side
saddle enjoying both the flat and the ridden work.
Their successful day was not over as being one third
of the A Team in the dressage, she went on to win,
alongside team-mates, Lauren Allin, Rachael Barker
and Chloe Gunn.
Ayisha Longdon and Rebel continue their consistent
streak, being placed each time out. They took 5th
in Equitation and 8th in the jumping phase to be
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7th overall, a great effort given the
numbers forward.
The Adult Newcomer of the year
went to new Area 12 member
Georgia Love. Riding Sarah-Ann
Beirne’s Jasmine Diamond Mist
(Jazz), a 7 year old purebred Irish
Draught, it is hard to believe this
was Georgia’s FIRST EVER side
saddle competition. The horse,
had also won Newcomers last year,
piloted by Sarah-Ann. By any
standards, that is pretty impressive
to win on literally your first time
out. Georgia is one to watch!
Georgia is probably better known on
the showing circuit for competing
in county level working hunter pony
classes, both plaited and Mountain
and Moorland (mostly plaited) but
over the past year and a half, she
have moved into BS showjumping
and that’s what she predominantly
does now. Georgia commented “it
was only the 5th time I had ever
ridden side saddle (and only the 6th
time Jazz had had one on) when we
competed at the champs - just to
have a ride side saddle has been on
my bucket list for a while, so when
Sarah offered me the opportunity to
have a go, I jumped at it and fell in
love, which I really didn’t expect to,
because jumping is my thing!).
Chloe Gunn started her weekend
campaign taking Champion
Restricted in the Dressage and were
Andrea Guy and Killowen Victor
Alexandra Molesworth St Aubyn and Taffechan
Rough Diamond
awarded the highest place under 50
BD points. Hazel Allin, managed
to get her young coloured horse
The Aviator III away from the cross
country course for the weekend to
put in two comprehensive dressage
tests in the Open Novice and the
Elementary ahead of Daughter,
Lauren and Ashton Flight who rode
in the Elementary. The combined
totals gave Hazel a well-deserved
win and prize for the highest
combined percentage overall.
SATURDAY CHAMPIONSHIPS
After the warm-up day for many
on the Friday, Saturday is home to
the Equitation Championships for
juniors and seniors, from Novice to
Open. This year Area 12 produced
one Champion and no less than
THREE reserve champions.
Starting with the big one! She’s
been top four in the Adult Open for
around six years and has come so
close to winning the title Rider of
the Year but this year Lauren Allin,
riding the indefatigable Ashton
Flight (Fin) made that dream a
reality. They were leading in just
about every element on the day,
and looked unbeatable from start
to finish. A wonderful result for
a wonderful partnership. That
win was topped up by winning the
leading Horse of the Year, Overall
Points Winner and Leading Veteran.
Reserve Adult Open Rider of Year
and Reserve Amateur went to
Chloe Gunn, her second Nationals
competing in the Open Equitation,
Amanda Chatfield and Kingsclough
Masquerade
Amy Bryan Dowell Area 11 and Ceilis Bouncer,
4th Adult Rider of the Year
having flown through the Novice
and Intermediate sections in
previous years with a win first time
in each. Her reliable ‘cow pony’
Oaklawn Gypsy always puts in a
foot perfect performance and clean
jumping round and Chloe was
beyond delighted to finish a close
second behind her best friend.
In in the Intermediate Equitation it
was down to Bruce Langley McKim
riding his own stallion Cos Me Is
Black to produce a result for the
Area and they did just that coming
7th overall.
The Adult Novice Reserve Rider
of the Year went to Alexandra
Molesworth St Aubyn. Fourth year
lucky… having been so close since
taking up side saddle in 2014 they
were determined to stick at Novice
until they could legitimately move
to Intermediate. Alex completed
the day taking Reserve Champion in
the Horsemanship class (formerly
Restricted Equitation).
Junior Reserve Novice Rider of the
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Georgia Love and Jasmine Diamond Mist
Yvonne Bacon and Bertie
Ayisha Longdon and Fenrose Silver Rebel
Year went to Millie Somerfield,
her dressage was faultless and the
jumping put her slightly down the
ranking but sufficient enough to
leave her in 2nd place overall. A
great first season for Millie.
New side saddle rider Andrea Guy
and her wonderful coloured horse
Killowen Victor enjoyed their first
ever Nationals. Sharing the ride
with seasoned campaigner, Louise
Graham, Victor was impressively
placed in many of his classes,
including a 2nd in Mature Riders
and 3rd Horsemanship. Andrea
commented that it had been a
steep learning curve and such an
educational weekend but she might
not enter quite so many classes
another year as it was quite a lot of
hard work!
Rachael Barker riding Amanda
Chatfield’s Kingsclough Masquerade
took a 7th place in the Novice
Equitation and
Another first for Nationals was
Yvonne Bacon and her super little
Dun Connemara who came home
with a 5th in the ‘Ladies who Lunch
with Roger’ and a great performance
in the Mountain and Moorland class.
Mary Tonks, after a dramatic
journey to Addington, got a 6th in
Versatile Horse or Pony.
Louise Graham and Corrileas Imp
Chloe Gunn and Oaklawn Gypsy
Kerry Harrison and Albus
Dumbledore started their weekend
with their freestyle routine in the
Caro Cripps, performing, maybe
not surprisingly to the Harry
Potter Theme, suitably attired in
full character. Albus, always game
for anything had a brilliant win
in Versatile Horse or Pony, totally
unphased by anything.
Wrapping up the weekend saw
Lauren and Chloe back together for
Millie Somerfield and Penny
Lizzie Harris, from
Area 5 and Wild
West 3rd Open
Rider of the Year
Kerry Harrison and
Albus Dumbledore in
the Caro Cripps
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NATIONAL SIDE SADDLE SHOW
shows
Hazel Allin and
The Aviator III
the Pairs class and taking the top
spot for the third year in a row
and then they changed their hats,
joined forces with Emma Brown
and went on to win the team
jumping. Louise Graham, riding
her own Corrileas Imp, took 3rd
place in Classical Ladies, the
numbers of which seemed to have
slimmed down from previous
years when there had been a cast
of thousands!
Millie Somerfield and
Penny in the mounted
presentation
All in all, a totally fabulous result
for all in Area 12.
The Winning Equitation Jumping Team receiving the Elegant Airs Trophy
from Area 12 Chairman, Dr Karen Milbourne
Princess Leia, Lauren Allin with Darth Vador and Luke Skywalker!
Louise Graham riding
Killowen Victor and Andrea
Guy in the Caro Cripps
The winning Equitation team being presented by
Chairman Roger Philpott
Lauren Allin being presented by
Roger Philpott and Janet Senior
Rachael Barker
and Kingsclough
Masquerade
l-r Lauren Allin, Chloe Gunn and Emma Brown doing
their victory round after the team showjumping
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shows 15th JULY 2017
An
absolute
Spotfest
Driving Champion Moby
My Newt Kelly Fox
Photographs by kind permission of Equinepix Photography
Spotfest West Midlands
was held at The Three
Counties Showground
Malvern on Saturday 15
July, the judge for the day was
Cassip Paskins from Leicester.
Spotfest is a registered trade
mark and the concept for Spotfest
was the brain child of The British
Spotted Pony Society’s ( BSpPS)
Register and Chairman Zena
Jackson. The idea was to have a
show that any spotted Ponies and
sport horses can enter even if not
registered with BSpPS with the aim
of promoting an interest in spotted
ponies.
There are currently three Spotfest
Shows that take place in the following
areas of the UK; North West of
England, South West of England
and West Midlands that takes place
on the Saturday before the BSpPS
NationalChampionship Show.
Spotfest West Midlands took place at
the Three Counties Showground
Malvern on a very hot day that tested
both horses and handlers. All classes
had good quality entrants giving
our Judge Cassip Paskins a long day
of judging. The day ended with
the Champion of Champions being
crowned. Invited to contend this
championship were the Supreme,
Reserve Supreme and Second Supreme
from the Three Spotfest shows that
makes this title very prestigious.
BirlingTrumpcard went through the
card starting the day off by winning
the BSpPS Main registered Stallion
class then took BSpPS Main registered
Championship qualifying for the
BSpPS Overall Championship, standing
top of the line up to be Champion
in front of the imported colt Rocky
V.App.De Fradiliaus. All qualifying
horses came forward for the Supreme
Show Championship; it was a fantastic
sight to see all these lovely spotted
horses together and he secured the
title of Supreme of show. He then
went forward to the Champions
of Champions. Supreme, Reserve
Supreme and Second Reserve supreme
from the three Spotfest shows were
invited forward to contest this title.
His owners were thrilled when he
was crowned Spotfest Champion
of Champions. Birling Trumpcard
had been standing at stud in Devon
at David Hodges Halstock Stud for
a number of years before being
purchased to stand in the North West
of England at Chadlee International
Miniature Horses.
Haw The First Sea Lord Katie Lloyd BSpPS Provisional Part
Bred Champion BSpPS Over 42” Reserve Champion Supreme
Champion Gelding Ridden Champion Working Hunter Champion
Reserve Spotfest Champion of
Champions was the super moving Afon
Tark shown by Edmund Edge, who
qualified for the championship at
Spotfest South West where they were
the Supreme Show Champion.
On their way to this championship
they also took Reserve Champion
Registered Spotted Horse. Cheryl
Eastowner of Rock V.de App Fradilias
who was shown by Ian Hickman to
secure the BSpPS Provisional/Part
Bred Champion and Overall BSpPS
Reserve Champion said “he has done
well, I am so proud bless him, we loved
SpotfestWest Midlands show and
enjoyed meeting all the other Spotted
horses, Rocky seems to enjoy the show
ring environment at a young age so
hopefully will carry on enjoying it.
We thought the show was lovely and
relaxed and enjoyed the atmosphere
and made our first spotty social
gathering very special.”
Spotfest welcomes competitors and
equines from all backgrounds and
experiences two had very interesting
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stories to share. Lost Prophet owned
by Natalie Crosby and handled
by Jonathan Crosby was Reserve
Champion Open Spotted Pony. His life
was very different to where he is today
as a show pony in England. This three
year old colt was originally imported
from the Netherlands. Natalie rescued
him from travellers in March 2017, she
said he now has a loving home where
he also takes part in Children’s pony
Parties and is being broken to drive.
Kilcummer Pluto known at home as
Peanuts originally attended Spotfest
just for a day out to see what was going
on and to meet new people and their
horses. Peanuts has a job as a therapy
horse he attends care homes, Schools
and also works with people on the
autistic spectrum. His owners Patrick
Smith and Justine Hewitt said that
he was totally trustworthy and had a
caring effect on the people he visits.
They had not been on the showground
long before they were encouraged to
enter some classes and join in with
the friendly competition and to their
surprise they secured a handful of
awards. So Peanuts can now add show
pony to his CV.
No stranger to winning championships
are Messrs Coad and Corish with
their little 6 year old mare Cranleigh
Sheba, she is out of Asils Amadeus by
Cranleigh Salome. She was shown by
Michael Coad to secure Reserve BSpPS
Provisional/Part Bred/ International
Champion.
Julie Crawshaw was BSpPS main
Register Reserve Champion with her
yearling Halstock Sovereign Sparkle.
This little filly has a super head and
lovely floating action she also has
a beautiful temperament that The
British Spotted Pony is known for and
what makes them fantastic children’s
ponies. Sparkle was shown as a foal at
Supreme Youngstock
Champion
Chadlee Magic
Queen of Hearts
Shown by Denise
Stotan
last year’s Spotfest
South West in Devon
by her breeder
David Hodge where
she stood Reserve
Supreme. Julies aid
that Sparkle has gone
from strength to
strength this season.
National Breed Show
Supreme Champion Cranleigh
Sheba Michael Coad
Another yearling
filly that is holding
her own in strong
company is Chadlee
Magic Queen of
Hearts, she is out
of Chadlees Just Magic by Birling
Trumpcard. She had travelled to the
show with her sire and the colt Chadlee
Magic Eclipse who is also out of the
same mare. Queenie secured the title
of Champion Open Pony.
Haw The First Sea Lord used to
stand at stud, he is now gelded and
is proving a fantastic partner for his
owner Katie Lloyd when they won
Reserve Ridden Champion. Sea Lord
is Katie’s first horse, she got him as a
thirteenth birthday present and have
been together for thirteen years. The
confidence they have in each other
allows them to compete in hand,
ridden showing, working hunter,
Winners Championship Champion
Halstock Sovereign Sparkle Julie
Crawshaw
cross country and show jumping
and at the age of 22 years Sea Lord
is now competing in dressage. Again
demonstrating how versatile the
Spotted horse and pony are, a fantastic
family pony.
For more information on the spotted
pony please visit the British Spotted Pony
Society Facebook or website
Next Spotfest South West Devon 16
September 2017
Other dates for your diary are
Spotfest North West 7 April 2018
West Midlands 14 July 2018
BSpPS National Breed Show
Championships 15 July 2018
Araki Spoticus Messrs Coad and Corish Reserve Champion Birling Trumpcard Denise Stotan Second reserve Tanzivan
Touch of Passion owned by Julie Crawshaw shown by Sarah Portman

Photos by SMR Photos
shows
SEIB SFAS VALE VIEW
Top-class entries at
last HOYS qualifier of
Danni Waterman
- Pendley
the year
HUNTERS
A rider who hadn’t been in the show
ring since she was on the lead-rein
booked her place at Horse of the
Year Show (HOYS) by winning the
SEIB Insurance Brokers Search for
a Star (SFAS) qualifier at Vale View,
Leicestershire, on Sunday, 6 August.
Countryman
It was a week for celebrations, as
Jennifer Levis had passed her first year
of a vet nursing course the Monday
before this last qualifier of the season.
Landing the coveted ticket on Greendale
Maximo (Jazz) was the icing on the cake.
“If someone had said to me beforehand
that I would qualify today, I would
have laughed and told them no way,”
admitted Jennifer, who lives in Mottram
St Andrew, Cheshire. “Jazz only came
back into work in February after an
injury, so I took him to Vale View just to
see how we would do.
“I would have been happy with him just
behaving and giving me and the judge a
good ride today.”
The second qualifying place went
to Sarah Hind riding Take the
Allister Hood - Gateshead
Biscuit, making up for a crashing
disappointment last year.
“We qualified at Bury Farm in 2016
but when we reached HOYS we were
turned away because one of Biscuit’s
vaccines had been given a couple of
days too late,” revealed Sarah, who
lives in Newthorpe, Notts. “I was totally
devastated because I didn’t think I
could ever qualify again.”
She bought Biscuit three years ago from
an internet advert and the pair have
worked their way up to county-level
showing.
“He is a fantastic horse and so
easy-going,” said Sarah, a vet nurse
who is studying to be a veterinary
physiotherapist. “He does get a little
worried but he trusts me, whatever I ask
of him. And he loves all food so he’ll do
anything for a treat.”
WORKING SHOW HORSE
Fran Embleton’s day did not start well.
Having set off from Malton in North
Yorkshire for the 135-mile trip to Vale
View, she got no further than half a mile
when she discovered that the trailer
had two flat tyres. After a lot of frantic
phoning, she found someone willing to
take her and her horse, Blue, and they
Emma Burbank - Formidable Opposition
arrived for the working show horse class
with 10 minutes to spare.
“Blue must love a quick warm-up
because at 18 years old he excelled
himself today, picking up first place and
a HOYS ticket,” said Fran, who works
as a quality control manager at a food
company. “I love this hairy little horse
— he always gives 100 per cent.”
She bought Blue after he failed to reach
his reserve at York horse sales and he
quickly formed a bond with Fran’s son
Tom, who has hunted him with the
Saltersgate Farmers and the Middleton
for the past 12 seasons.
“Then someone suggested showing
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RDA 1st Lee
Lawrence -Half a
Whisper and 2nd
Vicky Nurcombe -
Fabrication
Jennifer Levis - Greendale Maximo
Fran Embelton - Blue
Blue, so I gave it a go,” said Fran. “He
has done really well and is a no-hassle
horse — he’s a tractor with a Ferrari
engine.
“We came third in our first qualifier but
got great remarks from the judges, so I
decided to have one last go. Someone
was definitely looking down on me
today.”
COBS
An Irish-bred coloured cob mare —
originally from the same source as Will
Morton’s 2013 SEIB SFAS cob victor,
Woodfield Choice — brought success at
the final attempt for Stoke-on-Trentbased
Tori Smith, 35.
Tori, a working capital manager in a law
firm, has “stolen” the ride on Woodfield
Prize Puzzle from her mother, Caron,
and finished second here to qualify.
“Mum bought Puzzle three years ago as
a happy hacker for herself but I thought
she was too good for this,” said Tori,
who competes in dressage and shows
at local and county level. The pair have
Hannah Horton - What of It
also started showjumping.
“We’ve had problems keeping Puzzle’s
weight down and her fitness level up,
but I’ve had a lot of help from Laura
Hanson and the Andrew Downes
eventing team,” said Tori. “Thanks to
their hard work, she is going so much
better this year.
“Competing at HOYS has been
my dream for years,” she added. “I
attempted to qualify Puzzle last year
but said that if I didn’t manage it this
time, I’d give up trying.”
RIDING HORSE/HACKS
Leicestershire-based Emma Burbank
took the top riding horse/hack ticket
with her 12-year-old Formidable
Opposition, a horse bought by her
mother, Michelle, as a birthday present
for her three and a half years ago.
Emma, who works as a maternity
administrator for a midwifery service,
has had to be patient with “Ferdie” — a
son of the top eventing sire Fleetwater
Opposition — as he did not have the
best start in life.
“It has taken Ferdie a long time to
settle and trust me as he had been badly
treated at some point,” said Emma.
“We’ve only done a few local shows
before this.”
Emma was quick to credit Michelle.
“She gives me a lot of help looking after
him, and babysitting my two-year-old
daughter Isla,” she added. “Search for
a Star has been a lovely experience —
everyone is so helpful and welcoming.”
Sarah Hind - Take the Biscuit
RDA SEARCH FOR A STAR
The final tickets to the brand-new
Riding for the Disabled (RDA) SFAS final
at Addington next month were also
decided at Vale View.
A devastating stroke followed by
a broken back left Loughborough,
Leicestershire-based Vicky Nurcombe
struggling to cope, but riding
Fabrication (Harry) gave her something
to aim for, culminating in the second
ticket to the final.
“The stroke was in the left side of
my brain, so my right leg and arm
were affected,” said Vicky, who was
also left with aphasia, which means
she struggles with speech and
communication. “Riding was a therapy
to get me out and about. I had a weekly
lesson at the Mount RDA then went to
Somerby Riding School, where I met
Harry; when he came up for sale three
years ago we bought him.”
Disaster struck again in 2016, when
Vicky broke her back falling from a
young horse.
“My doctors weren’t very hopeful but
after months of therapy I began to ride
again,” Vicky revealed. “RDA showing
is a brilliant idea — it’s a stepping stone
into the showing world for RDA riders.”
The final is at the British Show Horse
Association National Championships
on 7 September. “This was very close
to my heart,” said Nicolina MacKenzie.
“I am delighted it has gone so well, and
it will be an excellent final.”
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show shots
NOTTS DERBY HORSE SHOW
Clea Sidaway and
Cosford Charming
G Griffin and Fiowen Lovelight
Mia Walker Graham and
Springfieldpark Dot Net
Emma Mrvik and
Larapinta Topaz
J Cottee and Mr P
Sophia Longworth
and Herbie
J Dix and Paddington
Power
Supreme Champion
R Bailey and Pepper
Photos by Emmpix
Justine O’Neill
and LG Freedoms
Love Song
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WARREN RC
show shots
Abbie Mountain riding
Egyptian Prince in the
accumulator
Rachel Bacon
riding Abby
Broghan Kavanagh
riding Romeo
Roxanne Cooper
with Judaimes
Amazing Annie in
Best Junior class
Diane Roach
Carter Smith
Emma Pearce
riding Finn
60cm Show
Jumping
Tilly riding
Krystal
Photos by David Pearce
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shows
13th AUGUST
Abbie Hallam
riding Grojec
Open Show
Jumping
Alec Chappel with the Blagdon Lad
Lambley Show
Charlotte Brown riding
Scooby Doo Working
Hunter Champion
Caleb Copper on Alfie in Concours.
Megan Wright in Concours
Toria Robinson
riding Lady
Annie Mason on Bytham Abigail. Reserve
Champion of the Ridden Section
Alex Hind on Jet
Charlie Greewood
riding Ruby
Photos by David Pearce
Demi Brown on Snippet in 65cm
Show Jumping
Faye Louise Marshall riding Rain
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Jill Robinson with Balou
Joanna Stopher
riding Dromore
Molly Beginners
Show
Jumping
Rose Porter on Bertie
Kerrilee Wilson on Ferrari Star, Supreme Champion
and Annie Mason Reserve Supreme Champion
Lisa McCallum riding Glenheste Yeats
in Ridden Style and Appearance 45
years and over
Zara Campbell Simm riding Chester
Charlotte
Smith in 13.2
and under
Kayla Moor
riding Teddy
Bear in
Concourse
Sam Salden
Lucy Parkin with
Warren House Beatrice
In Hand Champion
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SPECIAL OLYMPICS
Parklands Equestrian
Hosts the Special Olympics
THE SPECIAL Olympics showcased the healing power of horses as smiling
riders took part in the national summer games.
Report by Ellie Wilson
Christine Durrance on the way to gold in the Prix Caprilli on George
to get to know their competition
partners!
Photographs by David Waite
Christine receiving dressage medal
The sporting spectacle is
the biggest of its kind in
the UK for athletes with a
learning disability and around 2,600
athletes competed in 20 different
sports across Sheffield this year –
including 57 in equestrian events at
host venue, Parklands.
Some brought their own horses or
their regular riding school rides. But
others loaned one of the 19 mounts
provided by Parklands for the event
– having had only around an hour
John Carson, 32, pronounced Fergal
‘perfect’ after an initial try-out on
‘horse-matching’ day – despite
being nervous around unfamiliar
equines. But John, who has
Asperger Syndrome, has a tip which
seemed to work with the big bay
gelding: “Before getting on a new
horse, I pat the horse and say: ‘your
co-operation would be gratefully
received!’"
Autistic Christopher Bradley
didn’t speak a word till he was six.
And when he did it was “Hello,
gorgeous!” - to his brother’s
pony. Now Christopher, from
Bedfordshire, has two horses of
his own and competes in the top
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Adrian Day (Yorkshire and Humberside)
showed off his slick wheelchair-to-saddle
manoeuvre during the competition. His
mount is River, a Parklands riding school
horse.
Adrian Day stepping out on Parklands Goliath,
River. With head coach Marjorie Sheppard
from High Hopes Riding for the Disabled
Association of Rotherham.
Doug Smith puts veteran
Liquorice (North West) and
rider through their paces in
the Working Trails.
division of equestrian events. It is
also quite hard to stop him talking
now – as long as the topic is horses!
Eight-year-old Charlotte
Ferron also from Yorkshire and
Humberside could ride virtually
before she could walk. Charlotte,
who was the youngest equestrian
competitor, has a condition called
Cerebellar Hypoplasia, affecting
the development of the brain. Her
parents took her for lessons aged
two-and-a-half after hearing how
riding had helped others with the
condition – and because Charlotte
L-R Robin, Casper and Splash: two Parklands
boys in the temporary stables - they are
more used to the Great Outdoors but came in
for the duration of the Games ... the better
to get spruced to look their Olympian best.
Charlotte and
Cleo the pony
got a bronze in
their equestrian
dressage group
and she hasn’t
stopped smiling
since!
needed an alternative to the
physiotherapy exercises she hated.
Her mum Katrina said: “Riding
has really brought Charlotte out of
herself – she was quite an insular
child before she started riding but
now she’s quite a character and a
bright spark!
“Charlotte said the Special
Olympics made her so proud. To us,
us the Special Olympics has given
her independence and a chance to
shine. The Special Olympics gives
all with additional needs the chance
to show the world what inclusion
and teamwork truly is – and to us
that is magical.
“Charlotte and Cleo the pony got a
bronze in their equestrian dressage
group and she hasn’t stopped
smiling since!”
DOUG SMITH
EQUESTRIAN head judge Doug
Smith served for 21 years in the
mounted police – until he broke his
back in a horrific fall from a horse
spooked by two speeding lorries.
Forced into early retirement, Doug
turned his focus to the Riding for the
Disabled Association, which he was
introduced to by a charity pin badge
seller at the Horse of the Year Show
while competing for West Midlands
Police.
Dapper Doug, now 66, is
adjudicating in the Working Trails
discipline, which tests athletes’
practical riding skills.
He said: “The Special Olympics is the
perfect combination of participation,
performance and pride.”
Christine Durrance, who admits she
is partial to a lie-in, credits horses
as being her reason to get up in the
morning. Asked about her hopes for
the games prior to competing, she
said simply: “Not to fall off!”
But in the event, modest Christine
from Melton Mowbray won double
gold – in dressage and Prix Caprilli
– on gorgeous bay gelding George,
loaned by Natalie Jaggard.
Now at elite level within the
Special Olympics, the next step
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SPECIAL OLYMPICS
for Christine could
be mainstream
competitions.
LEFT: Youngest competitor Charlotte Ferron poses
with her dressage bronze medal (a sneak preview
for Calendar TV - medals were not officially awarded
till the evening ceremony!)
Richard Sampson,
who runs Parklands
with his parents Ruth
and Robert (Sammy)
Sampson, said: “What
an honour it’s been to
host the 2017 Special
Olympics. It means an
awful lot to us and it’s great
to see how much it means
to everyone taking part. We here at
Parklands loved every minute and all the
athletes were incredible.”
Special Olympics equestrian events comprise four
different disciplines: dressage, working trails and
Prix Caprilli, which is a combination of dressage
and jumps. Athletes are also tested on their equine
knowledge and horse management. They are split
into three main divisions with sub-groups, which
are determined by riding ability. These are A
(competing at walk, trot and canter), B (competing
at walk and trot), and C (competing at walk).
The games’ credo is: “Let me win. But if I cannot
win, let me be brave in the attempt.”
For full results – and many more photographs, please
visit www.sheffield2017.org.uk
If there were medals for manes, cob
Charlie would definitely win gold.
What shampoo are you using, Charlie?
Prix Caprilli competitors
on the podium
(from left to right)
Ellis Rugg (Scotland
Grampian), Thomas
Miller (Eastern),
Christine Durrance
(East Midlands),
Shannon Davis
(Eastern), Jason Chu
(North West) and
Christopher Bradley
(Eastern).
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CHRISTOPHER
BRADLEY
The horse-power of speech
Christopher Bradley reached the
age of six before he spoke for the
first time - saying ‘hello, gorgeous’
to the family’s first pony.
He was echoing mum Veronica’s
daily greeting to Welsh mare,
Anna.
She said: “Christopher still
struggles with conversation but
if he’s on a horse or you ask him
to tell you about his horses, you
can’t shut him up!”
Christopher was identified as
being autistic as a child but
Christopher Bradley with his non-stop
received a further diagnosis just
mum Veronica
last year of a rare chromosomal
disorder through advances in genetic testing. Christopher is the sole
known person in the UK and only the eighth in the world with ‘microdeletion
of the short-arm branch of the 19th pair of chromosomes.’
smile with his horse,Quintus, and proud
Christopher, 31, is competing for the Eastern Region on his grey French
Thoroughbred, Quintus.
Christopher Bradley
smiles his way round
the Prix Caprilli
course on his French
Thoroughbred,
Quintus
A FINAL WORD FROM THE
HOSTS
“We all here at Parklands have
come back down to earth after our
Equestrian centre was taken over
for a week to host the equestrian
discipline of the 2017 Special
Olympics. We were honoured to be
asked two years ago if we would
consider hosting the games. We
assisted the Olympic Committee
in organising and deciding what
temporary infrastructure would
need to come in which included
40 temporary stables, a 200-seat
grandstand, huge marquee for the
athletes' lounge and not forgetting
several large glamping tents to
ensure the grooms were able to
stay close to the horses. As well
as the premises, we supplied the
athletes with 19 of our amazing
riding school horses and ponies who
looked after each and every rider
and were turned out to perfection
by our staff. The athletes and
coaches only had 20 minutes on
the day before competition began
to decide which horse was suitable
for which athlete each rider only
allowed to try two horses. Going
on a very vague description of each
athlete our head instructor here at
Parklands Clare Mellors selected
which two to try and all pairings
were successful, we could have sold
all our horses as the athletes loved
them!
The whole week was magical, if a
little exhausting, but we would do
it all again in a flash to be involved
in such a special event every single
athlete wore a huge smile no matter
where they were placed. It was so
refreshing to see such positivity in
a highly competitive environment
with all the athletes supporting one
another.
“We all here at Parklands have
come back down to earth after our
Equestrian centre was taken over
for a week to host the equestrian
discipline of the 2017 Special
Olympics”, commented Abigail
Shaw.
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YOUR EVENTS CALENDAR FOR THE MONTH AHEAD
Friday 1st September
Richmond (2)
British Eventing, Yorkshire
www.britisheventing.com
Equine Car Boot Sale
Elms Farm Equestrian Centre
www.elmsfarmec.com 07791934738 or
07867360201
Steph Cooper List 1 Dressage Judge
Clinic
Northallerton Equestrian Centre
www.northallertonequestriancentre.
co.uk 01609 772942
Unaffiliated Dressage
Oldmoor Farm Riding School
www.oldmoorfarmridingschool.com
07729529042
Full Pony Day
Trentvalley Equestrian Centre
www.tvequestrian.co.uk 07821900838
Saturday 2nd September
Dressage
Colne Valley Saddle Club
www.colnevalleysaddleclub.org.uk
07841535563
Denby Festival of Show Jumping
Denby Equestrian Centre
https://m.facebook.com/Denby-
Equestrian-Centre-1274516275921571
07951179226
Junior British Showjumping
Elms Farm Equestrian Centre
www.elmsfarmec.com 07791934738
September Dressage Competition
Legup Equestrian
www.legupequestrian.co.uk
Nervous and Novice Show Jumping
Milton Equestrian Centre
www.miltonec.co.uk 07768853308
Minimus Showjumping
Northallerton Equestrian Centre
www.northallertonequestriancentre.
co.uk 01609 772942
Team Dressage
Outwoods Equestrian
07837487186
Gymkhana Games Day
Patrington Mill
www.patringtonmillshowyard.co.uk
07707725792
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
Arena Showcross
Port Royal Equestrian and Exhibition
Centre
www.portroyaleec.co.uk 07950 819267
Arena ODE
Port Royal Equestrian and Exhibition
Centre
www.portroyaleec.co.uk 07950 819267
Dressage
Port Royal Equestrian and Exhibition
Centre
www.portroyaleec.co.uk 07950 819267
Dunnington Fayre Horse Show
South Lodge Stables
www.dunningtonfayre.org.uk
07393438494
Ashley Ward Dressage/ Test Riding
Clinic
Turbury Equisport
www.turburyequisport.co.uk 07789
265 973
Unaffiliated Dressage
Vale View Equestrian
www.valeviewequestrian.co.uk
01664 823739
Unaffiliated Showjumping
Vale View Equestrian
www.valeviewequestrian.co.uk
01664 823739
Sunday 3rd September
Ardsley Horse and Pony Club Show
Ardsley Horse and Pony Club
www.ardsleyhpc.co.uk 07849941915
Blueberry Events Stressless Dressage
Blueberry Events
www.blueberryeventsuk.com
07872640482
Danibeck Riding Club Show With
Equifest,Tsr and 15+ Qual
Commonside Farm
07976482818/07393375522
Showing and Working Hunter
Eckington and District Riding Club
www.eckingtonridingclub.co.uk
07890839350
Horseware National Hunter Trial
Pairs Qualifier
Eland Lodge Equestrian
www.elandlodge.com 01283 575856
Horseware National Hunter Trial
Qualifier
Eland Lodge Equestrian
www.elandlodge.com 01283 575856
Senior British Showjumping
Elms Farm Equestrian Centre
www.elmsfarmec.com 07791934738
XC Clinic With Craig Dillon
Five Pits Horsewatch and Countryside
Access Group
07778978811
Chantrey Championships Showing
Hallamshire Riding Society, Hallamshire
Show Ground
www.hallamshireridingsociety.co.uk/
07813027161
Senior British Showjumping
Hargate Equestrian
www.hargateequestrian.co.uk 01283
734981/730606 M:07736613557
Hvrc Open Dressage Competition
(Esuk Qualifier)
Hope Valley Riding Club, Arena on HVRC
club field
www.hopevalleyridingclub.co.uk
01433 650749
Unaffiliated Dressage Jrs
Championship Qualifier and Ror Poi
Jodhpurs Equestrian Centre
wwwjodhpursridingcentre.co.uk
01423 358645/ mob 07913354071
Unaffiliated Showjumping
Ledston Equine Centre
07827291115
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diary
September 2017
Open/club Show-With Lots of
Qualifiers
Long Eaton Riding Club
www.long-eaton-riding-club.co.uk
07929 164 501
Unaff Showjumping
Northallerton Equestrian Centre
www.northallertonequestriancentre.
co.uk 01609 772942
Notts Derby Horse Show Sj/
Dressage/ Dog Show/ Showing
Longmoor Lane Show Ground
www.nottsderbyhorseshow.com
07854317335
Notts Derby Horse Show Dressage
and Showjumping Clinic
Longmoor Lane, Derbyshire DE72 3BB
07854317335
Seaton Ross Show Jumping
Patrington Mill
www.patringtonmillshowyard.co.uk
07707725792
Seaton Ross Show - in Hand and
Ridden Showing
Patrington Mill
www.patringtonmillshowyard.co.uk
07707725792
Family Fun Day Inc Mini
Showjumping
Port Royal Equestrian and Exhibition
Centre
www.portroyaleec.co.uk 07950 819267
Arena Cross Country and Have a Go
Showjumping
Raw Equine, Laughton Manor Equestrian
Centre, 07880971711
Ripley Riders Club - Club Show -
Open to Non Members
Parkside
www.ripleyriders.org.uk 07931709733
High Hoyland Open Hunter Trial
Rockwood Harriers Pony Club
07747 013776
Rvpc Annual Show
Ryburn Valley Pony Club
07837627091
Tong Showcase
Showcase Media
www.showcaseshowingseries.com
07711002576
Unaff One Day Event
Speetley EC
www.speetleyec.co.uk 07531354265 /
07714278097
Club Show - Non Members Welcome -
Cricklands Qualifiers
Springwood Riding Club
springwoodridingclub.weebly.com
07716137484
Wellow Equestrian Children Show
www.wellowequestrian.co.uk
01623 860997
Fun Showjumping
Wentworth & District Pony Club
http://branches.pcuk.org/wentworth
07833 984505
British Dressage
Witham Villa Equestrian Centre
www.withamvilla.co.uk 01455 282694
Unaffiliated Dressage
Yorkshire Equestrian Centre (YEC)
www.yorkshireec.co.uk 07748115588
Monday 4th September
Ian Brown Tuition
Northallerton Equestrian Centre
www.northallertonequestriancentre.
co.uk 01609 772942
Junior Monday Club With Helen
Roddy
Northallerton Equestrian Centre
www.northallertonequestriancentre.
co.uk 01609 772942
British Dressage
Witham Villa Equestrian Centre
www.withamvilla.co.uk 01455 282694
Tuesday 5th September
Evening Beginner/novice
Showjumping
Eland Lodge Equestrian
www.elandlodge.com 01283 575856
Paul Hayler Dressage Coach
Northallerton Equestrian Centre
www.northallertonequestriancentre.
co.uk 01609 772942
Tuesday Evening Unaffiliated
Showjumping
Northallerton Equestrian Centre
www.northallertonequestriancentre.
co.uk 01609 772942
Wednesday 6th September
Evening Showjumping
Eland Lodge Equestrian
www.elandlodge.com 01283 575856
Tori Peters Dressage Clinic
Moorhouse Equestrian Centre & Saddlery
www.moorhouse-equestrian.co.uk
01977 642109
British Showjumping
Northallerton Equestrian Centre
www.northallertonequestriancentre.
co.uk 01609 772942
Paul Hayler Dressage Coach
Northallerton Equestrian Centre
www.northallertonequestriancentre.
co.uk 01609 772942
Vale View Equestrian, Old Dalby, Melton
Mowbray, Leicestershire LE14 3LX
2nd
5th
9th & 10th
11th
12th
13th
16th
17th
18th
19th
23rd
24th
26th
27th
Trailblazers SJ & DR
Clear Round Training
with Alex Thomson
Arena Eventing Final
Andrew Fletcher Clinic
Clear Round Training
BD
Trailblazers SJ & DR
BD
SEIB Workshop
Clear Round Training
Arena Eventing 2017/2018 Series
BD
Clear Round Training
1st Oct – Native Pony Champs
Please note dates may be subject to changes at the
centres discretion. All Schedules can be found on our
website along with details of all our trainers.
“Tuesday Clear round jumping - just come along from 1pm and
buy your ticket. Tickets are £15 for 2 rounds this includes any
help you may need from Caroline Moore (may be alternative
trainer occasionally)
Trailblazers Show jumping – starting at 65cm introductory level
through to 1.05cm providing an opportunity to qualify for an
Unaffiliated National Championships.
Dressage – we do trailblazers, affiliated & unaffiliated classes at
Vale View from walk trot introductory tests through to Grand Prix
tests, you will need to enter at least 4 days before the competition
and please telephone if you need to make a late entry. Payment
must be made at time of booking to confirm your entry, and is
Please note non-refundable dates may once be paid. subject to
changes at the Centre’s discretion
For more information on all of these events
and more please visit our website
www.valeviewequestrian.co.uk
Tel: 01664 823739
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Evening Showjumping
Port Royal Equestrian and Exhibition
Centre
www.portroyaleec.co.uk 07950 819267
Howardian Hills 'Gentle' Guided Ride
Ride Yorkshire Foundation
www.rideyorkshire.org 07583 451825 /
07570 112010
Thursday 7th September
Dressage Competition
Newbold Verdon Equestrian Centre
www.nvec.co.uk 01455 824240
Express One Day Event
Northallerton Equestrian Centre
www.northallertonequestriancentre.
co.uk 01609 772942
Friday 8th September
Open Unaffiliated Evening
Showjumping
Cliffhollins Riding School www.
cliffhollins.co.uk 01274651386
British Dressage
Eland Lodge Equestrian
www.elandlodge.com 01283 575856
Friday Night Showjumping League
Final
Elms Farm Equestrian Centre
www.elmsfarmec.com 07791934738 or
07867360201
Unaffiliated Evening Show Jumping
Milton Equestrian Centre
www.miltonec.co.uk 07768853308
British Dressage Inc Freestyle to
Music
Northallerton Equestrian Centre
www.northallertonequestriancentre.
co.uk 01609 772942
South Lodge Stables Summer
Dressage Final
Show Field , 07393438494
Saturday 9th September
British Elite Showing Champs
Arena UK
www.arenauk.com 01476 591 569
Frickley Park (2)
British Eventing
www.britisheventing.com
Cross Country Clinic With Mark
Cramb
Eland Lodge Equestrian
www.elandlodge.com 01283 575856
Edrc Unafilliated Open Dressage
Epworth and District Riding Club
www.edrc.co.uk 07734971188
Unaffiliated Dressage
Milton Equestrian Centre
www.miltonec.co.uk 07768853308
British Dressage
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 Northen Arena
Showcross
Richmond Equestrian Centre
www.richmondec.co.uk 01748 811295
Wha Western Show
Richmond Equestrian Centre
www.richmondec.co.uk 01748 811295
Falling Foss Guided Ride
Ride Yorkshire
www.rideyorkshire.org 07583 451825 /
07570 112010
Unaffiliated Dressage
Championships 2017
Sheepgate Equestrian
www.sheepgate.co.uk 01205 870236
(office hrs) 07768 156 262
Sport Endurance Blidworth
Saturday Ride
Sport Endurance Peak and Forest Group
www.sportendurance.co.uk/Events/Ride-
Events/Blidworth-Saturday-2017.aspx
Novice/nervous Showjumping
Trentvalley Equestrian Centre
www.tvequestrian.co.uk 07821900838
Sue Chadwick Show Jumping Clinic
Turbury Equisport
www.turburyequisport.co.uk
07789 265 973
Arena Eventing Series 2017 Final
Vale View Equestrian
www.valeviewequestrian.co.uk
01664 823739
Summer Dressage Series 2017
Wellow Equestrian
www.wellowequestrian.co.uk
01623 860997
Sunday 10th September
Aire Valley Riding Club Show
Cullingworth Fields
07946537920
Arena UK Club Show
Allington Lane
www.arenauk.com 01476 591 569
Atherstone and District Riding Club
Show 6
Club Field
www.atherstoneanddistrictridingclub.
co.uk 01455238515
British Dressage
Barleyfields Equestrian Centre
www.barleyfields.com 01283 734798
Barlow Show/ Country Day
Barlow Hunt/ Excell Events
www.barlowhunt.org.uk 0771 316 7778
Castleford Riding Club Open Show
Astley Riding Centre
www.castlefordridingclub.co.uk
07801 185622
Show Jumping
Eckington Riding Club
www.eckingtonridingclub.co.uk
07890839350
Unaff Showjumping
Eland Lodge Equestrian
www.elandlodge.com 01283 575856
Unaffiliated Dressage
Elms Farm Equestrian Centre
www.elmsfarmec.com 07791934738 or
07867360201
Trec Day Camp
Evie O'keeffe Trec Trainer
www.trec-training.uk 07939471564
Chantrey Championships
Showjumping
Hallamshire Riding Society
www.hallamshireridingsociety.co.uk/
07813027161
Unaffiliated Afternoon
Showjumping
Hargate Equestrian
www.hargateequestrian.co.uk 01283
734981/730606 M:07736613557
Unaffiliated Dressage
Hargate Equestrian
www.hargateequestrian.co.uk 01283
734981/730606 M:07736613557
Unaffiliated Combined Training
Hargate Equestrian
www.hargateequestrian.co.uk 01283
734981/730606 M:07736613557
Horsforth Riding Club
West End Lane
www.horsforthridingclub.co.uk
07974095844
Unaffiliated Dressage
Ledston Equine Centre
Ledston Equine Clinic 07827291115
Willberry Wonder Pony Charity Ride
Longford and District Riding Club
www.longfordridingclub.com
07521414097
Open Indoor Show Jumping
Competition @ Lrac Kenwick Louth
North Lincs Riding Club
www.nl-rc.co.uk
Unaff Dressage
Northallerton Equestrian Centre
www.northallertonequestriancentre.
co.uk 01609 772942
Open Show
Norton and District Riding Club
http://nortondistrict.weebly.com/
Arena Cross Country
Raw Equine, Fenland Equestrian Centre
07880971711
British Show Jumping Senior Cat 2
Richmond Equestrian Centre
www.richmondec.co.uk
01748 811295
Summer Show 2017
Scarborough and District Riding Club
www.scarboroughridingclub
07738873727/07708925957
South Bradford Riding Club
South Bradford Showground
SBRA.co.uk 07967 895220
Club Show
South Derbyshire Saddle Club
www.southderbyshiresaddleclub.co.uk
07931577586
South Kilworth Riding Club Show
Stanford Hall
www.skrc.co.uk 07927 911906
British Showjumping Cat 2
Speetley EC
www.speetleyec.co.uk 07531354265 /
07714278097
Thorngumbald Horse and Pony Show
(And Dog Show)
Thorn Marsh Farm
Autumn Hunter Trial
Thornton Lodge Farm
www.thorntonlodgefarm.co.uk
01347821306
Ryburn Valley PC Annual Open
Gymkhana and Jumping Show
Turbury Equisport, Far Turbury Farm
www.turburyequisport.co.uk
07789 265 973
Summer Show Jumping
Wellow Equestrian Centre
www.wellowequestrian.co.uk 01623
860997
Unaffiliated Showjumping £50 1st
Place!
Yorkshire Equestrian Centre (YEC)
www.yorkshireec.co.uk 07748115588
Monday 11th September
Ian Brown Tuition
Northallerton Equestrian Centre
www.northallertonequestriancentre.
co.uk 01609 772942
Tuesday 12th September
Unaffiliated Evening Showjumping
Hargate Equestrian
www.hargateequestrian.co.uk 01283
734981/730606 M:07736613557
Unaffiliated Evening Dressage
Hargate Equestrian
01283 734981/730606 M:07736613557
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Tuesday Evening Unaffiliated
Showjumping
Northallerton Equestrian Centre
www.northallertonequestriancentre.
co.uk 01609 772942
British Showjumping Cat 2
Speetley EC
www.speetleyec.co.uk 07531354265 /
07714278097
Adult Camp
Witham Villa Equestrian Centre
www.withamvilla.co.uk 01455 282694
Wednesday 13th September
Equestrian Market
Moorhouse Equestrian Centre & Saddlery
www.moorhouse-equestrian.co.uk
01977 642109
Long Arena Dressage Tests
Port Royal Equestrian and Exhibition
Centre
www.portroyaleec.co.uk 07950 819267
Dressage
Port Royal Equestrian and Exhibition
Centre
www.portroyaleec.co.uk 07950 819267
British Show Jumping Senior Cat 2
Richmond Equestrian Centre
www.richmondec.co.uk 01748 811295
Kiplingcotes Guided Ride (Fully
Booked)
Ride Yorkshire
www.rideyorkshire.org 07583 451825 /
07570 112010
Roseberry Topping Guided Ride
(North York Moors)
Ride Yorkshire Foundation
www.rideyorkshire.org 07583 451825 /
07570 112010
British Dressage
Vale View Equestrian
www.valeviewequestrian.co.uk
01664 823739
Thursday 14th September
Training Thursday Pyo
Northallerton Equestrian Centre
www.northallertonequestriancentre.
co.uk 01609 772942
Nicola Sheard Jumping Clinic
Port Royal Equestrian and Exhibition
Centre
www.portroyaleec.co.uk 07950 819267
Friday 15th September
Nervous Novice Showjuming
Oldmoor Farm Riding school
www.oldmoorfarmridingschool.com
07729529042
Leonie Smith Dressage Clinic
Turbury Equisport
www.turburyequisport.co.uk 07789
265 973
Saturday 16th September
Unaffiliated Dressage
Brackenhurst Equestrian Centre
www.ntu.ac.uk/brackenhurstec
01158485226
Allerton Park
British Eventing
www.britisheventing.com
Ernest Dillon Show Jumping Clinic
Brocklesby Hunt Pony Club
branches.pcuk.org/brocklesby/events/
07802 542205
Dressage Training Clinic With Kate
Rowland
Hargate Equestrian
www.hargateequestrian.co.uk 01283
734981/730606 M:07736613557
Show Cross
Northallerton Equestrian Centre
www.northallertonequestriancentre.
co.uk 01609 772942
British Showjumping Seniors Cat 1
Port Royal Equestrian and Exhibition
Centre
www.portroyaleec.co.uk 07950 819267
British Dressage
Port Royal Equestrian and Exhibition
Centre
www.portroyaleec.co.uk 07950 819267
Pony British Show Jumping
Richmond Equestrian Centre
www.richmondec.co.uk 01748 811295
Trail Ride
Trentvalley Equestrian Centre
www.tvequestrian.co.uk 07821900838
Unaffiliated Showjumping
Vale View Equestrian
www.valeviewequestrian.co.uk
01664 823739
Unaffiliated Dressage
Vale View Equestrian
www.valeviewequestrian.co.uk
01664 823739
Sunday 17th September
Aire Valley Riding Club Dressage
Aireview Equestrian
www.airevalleyridingclub.com
07432503577
Unaffiliated One Day Event
Eland Lodge Equestrian
www.elandlodge.com 01283 575856
Novice One Day Event
Elms Farm Equestrian Centre
www.elmsfarmec.com 07791934738 or
07867360201
Indoor Clinic With Craig Dillon
Five Pits Horsewatch and Countryside
Access Group
07778978811
Glenroyd Horse Show
538 Hunsworth Lane
www.facebook.com/
events/756667991084010/
07484160156
BHS and Hallam Riders Ride Out
2017 Charity Access Ride
Hallam Riders Group, Sheffield
Yorkshire
07976300031 0r 07774650947
BHS and Hallam Riders Ride Out
2017 Charity Access Ride
Hallam Riders Group, Sheffield
Derbyshire
07976300031 0r 07774650947
British Dressage
Hargate Equestrian
www.hargateequestrian.co.uk 01283
734981/730606 M:07736613557
Rise Hunter Trials
Rise Park, Rise, Nr Hull,
07545 522136
High Moor Open Show
Cinder Lane
www.highmooropen.co.uk
01246 270748
Clear Round Cross Country
Longford and District Riding Club
www.longfordridingclub.com
07521414097
Combined Training and Dressage
Newbold Verdon Equestrian Centre
www.nvec.co.uk 01455 824240
Show Cross
Northallerton Equestrian Centre
www.northallertonequestriancentre.
co.uk 01609 772942
Unaffiliated Show Jumping Points
League
Outwoods Equestrian
Pennine Riding Club Dressage Series
Fearns Equestrian Centre
www.pennineridingclub.com
07407784662
Dressage
Port Royal Equestrian and Exhibition
Centre
www.portroyaleec.co.uk 07950 819267
Festival of Showjumping
Port Royal Equestrian and Exhibition
Centre
www.portroyaleec.co.uk 07950 819267
SEPTEMBER
Saturday 9th
Nervous and novice Show Jumping
Sunday 17th
Dressage with Trailblazers and Cricklands qualifiers
Friday 9th
Indoor evening Showjuming with
Trailblazers and Crickland qualifiers
OCTOBER
Saturday 14th
Nervous and Novice SJ
Please see website for more information.
If you wish to book a place please call and pay
over the phone to secure your place
Please see website for more information
Friday night running last Friday of month only
SCHOOL HIRE AVAILABLE £30 HOUR
Schedules and info available at www.tvequestrian.co.uk
01636 813588
Occupation Lane, Fiskerton, Southwell, Notts
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Arena Cross Country
Raw Equine, Oakley Equestrian Centre
07880971711
Indoor Dressage Show
Rearsby Lodge Riding Club
www.rearsbylodge.com 0116 2871662
British Dressage
Richmond Equestrian Centre
www.richmondec.co.uk 01748 811295
Ripley Riders Club - Club Show -
Open to Non Members
Parkside
www.ripleyriders.org.uk 07931709733
Roleystone Horse Sanctuary
Westfield Lane
0777 9689736
Show Jumping - Lead Rein Up to
85 Cms
Royston Horse and Pony Club
07725311687
Showcase Dressage @ Middleton
Park EC
Middleton Park Equestrian Centre
www.showcaseshowingseries.com
01132190455
Soar Valley - Non Members Welcome
- Double Points Show
Farley Way
www.svrc.co.uk 07872 860831
Unaffiliated Showjumping
Speetley EC
07531354265 / 07714278097
Reserve Show Date (In case of
Cancelled Show)
Springwood Riding Club
springwoodridingclub.weebly.com
07716137484
Sponsored Pleasure Ride
Staintondale Hunt Branch of Pony Club
07979357190
Bedale Hunt Fun Ride
The Bedale Hunt
www.thebedalehunt.co.uk 07803124323
Combined Training and Open
Dressage
Tickhill Riding Club
www.tickhillridingclub.org 07759987736
Unaffiliated Dressage Competition -
Fifth Points Show
Turbury Equisport
www.turburyequisport.co.uk
07789 265 973
One Day Event
Vale View Equestrian
www.valeviewequestrian.co.uk
01664 823739
British Dressage
Vale View Equestrian
www.valeviewequestrian.co.uk
01664 823739
Wakefield RDA Annual Horse and
Fun Dog Show
Wakefield Riding For The Disabled
Association
www.wakefieldrda.typepad.co.uk
01924 241341
Monday 18th September
Arena UK Major Showjumping
Championships
www.arenauk.com 01476 591 569
Unaffilidated Dressage Competition
Long Lane Equestrian
http://www.longlane.jejik.co.uk/
07890762427
Junior Monday Club With Helen
Roddy
Northallerton Equestrian Centre
www.northallertonequestriancentre.
co.uk 01609 772942
Ian Brown Tuition
Northallerton Equestrian Centre
www.northallertonequestriancentre.
co.uk 01609 772942
Tuesday 19th September
Tuesday Evening Unaffiliated
Showjumping
Northallerton Equestrian Centre
www.northallertonequestriancentre.
co.uk 01609 772942
British Showjumping Cat 2
Speetley EC
www.speetleyec.co.uk 07531354265 /
07714278097
Wednesday 20th September
Tori Peters Dressage Clinic
Moorhouse Equestrian Centre & Saddlery
www.moorhouse-equestrian.co.uk
01977 642109
British Dressage
Northallerton Equestrian Centre
www.northallertonequestriancentre.
co.uk 01609 772942
Evening Showjumping 2017
Port Royal Equestrian and Exhibition
Centre
www.portroyaleec.co.uk 07950 819267
Long Arena Dressage Tests
Port Royal Equestrian and Exhibition
Centre
www.portroyaleec.co.uk 07950 819267
Dressage
Port Royal Equestrian and Exhibition
Centre
www.portroyaleec.co.uk 07950 819267
Thursday 21st September
Express Afternoon/evening ODE
Northallerton Equestrian Centre
www.northallertonequestriancentre.
co.uk 01609 772942
Friday 22nd September
Julie Frizzell Dressage Clinic
Elms Farm Equestrian Centre
www.elmsfarmec.com 07791934738 or
07867360201
Unaffiliated Evening Show Jumping
Milton Equestrian Centre
www.miltonec.co.uk 07768853308
Saturday 23rd September
Stokesley Show
www.stokesleyshow.org.uk/
01845 587158
Blueberry Events Unaffiliated
Dressage
Askham Bryan College
www.blueberryeventsuk.com
07872640482
Aske Horse Trials (2)
British Eventing
www.britisheventing.com
Unaffiliated Dressage
Eland Lodge Equestrian
www.elandlodge.com
01283 575856
Gotham Pleasure Ride
Erewash Riders Association
www.erewashridersassociation.co.uk
07807205755
Hctg Hunter Trial
Www.hctg.org.uk
Mini Ode/ Mini Showcross and
Combined Training
Northallerton Equestrian Centre
www.northallertonequestriancentre.
co.uk 01609 772942
Notts Derby Horse Show 7 Showing
W Hunter Fun and Dog
Longmoor Lane Show Ground
www.nottsderbyhorseshow.com
07854317335
Unaffiliated Dressage Show
Pole Moor Riding Club
polemoorridingclub.co.uk
07969919161
Long Arena Dressage Tests
Port Royal Equestrian and Exhibition
Centre
www.portroyaleec.co.uk
07950 819267
Dressage
Port Royal Equestrian and Exhibition
Centre
www.portroyaleec.co.uk
07950 819267
Saturday Showjumping
Port Royal Equestrian and Exhibition
Centre
www.portroyaleec.co.uk
07950 819267
Group Training Clinic - Flatwork or
Jumping
Professional Equine Services
www.professionalequineservices.co.uk
07791792711
Unaff Dressage Summer League and
BD Quest Club
Richmond Equestrian Centre
www.richmondec.co.uk 01748 811295
Ptv Training and Mini Comp
23/09/17
Trec Lincolnshire, LRAC
http://treclincolnshire.co.uk/diary.html
07818 080046
Arena Eventing Series 2018
Vale View Equestrian
www.valeviewequestrian.co.uk
01664 823739
Sunday 24th September
Gate Jumping Competition
Burton Hunter Trial
www.burtonhuntertrial.co.uk 07917
753943
Burton Hunt Hunter Trial
Hackthorn Hall
www.burtonhuntertrial.co.uk
07917 753943
Dcs Search for a Star Showing
Extravaganza With Evening Per
Ledston Equestrian Centre
07855270331
Unaffiliated Showjumping
Eldwick Riding Club
07909706968
Senior British Showjumping
Elms Farm Equestrian Centre
www.elmsfarmec.com 07791934738
Open Show
Hargate Equestrian
www.hargateequestrian.co.uk 01283
734981/730606 M:07736613557
Hope Valley Riding Club Open Show
(Esuk Qualifier)
HVRC Club field
www.hopevalleyridingclub.co.uk
01433 651331 or 07505 490056
Ilkeston and District Riding Club-
Last Club Double Points
Spring Farm
https://sites.google.com/site/
ilkestonanddistrictridingclub/about-us
07725633222
Show Jumping
Maltby and District Riding Club, Milton
equestrian Centre
www.maltbyridingclub.co.uk
BE Cross Country Training Day With
Victoria Gallantree
Newbold Verdon Equestrian Centre
www.nvec.co.uk 01455 824240
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Dressage @ Willow Banks EC Open
to All
North Lincs Riding Club
www.nl-rc.co.uk
One Day Event
Northallerton Equestrian Centre
www.northallertonequestriancentre.
co.uk 01609 772942
Arena Cross Country
Raw Equine, Riseholme College
07880971711
Arena Eventing
Rearsby Lodge Riding Club
www.rearsbylodge.com 0116 2871662
British Show Jumping Senior Cat 2
Richmond Equestrian Centre
www.richmondec.co.uk 01748 811295
Eastern Wolds Guided Ride
(Yorkshire Wolds)
Ride Yorkshire
www.rideyorkshire.org 07583 451825 /
07570 112010
Shibden Dale Riding Club - 3rd
Points Trophy and Sash Show
Royd Farm
www.shibdendale.co.uk 07764 332916
North Yorkshire Showcase Harrogate
Showcase Media
www.facebook.com/ultimate-showcaseof-champions-364486821762/
01132190455 [eves]
British Showjumping Cat 2
Speetley EC
www.speetleyec.co.uk 07531354265 /
07714278097
Unaffiliated Show Jumping
Competition - Fifth Points Show
Turbury Equisport, Far Turbury Farm
www.turburyequisport.co.uk 07789
265 973
Upper Batley Riding Club
Batley Hall Farm
www.batleyfarmequestrian.com
7990502007
British Dressage
Vale View Equestrian
www.valeviewequestrian.co.uk 01664
823739
West of Yore Fun Ride
Low Lindrick Farm
www.westofyorehunt.co.uk 01765
658360 / 07867975305
British Dressage
Yorkshire Dressage
07790 629328
Unaffiliated Showjumping £50 1st
Place!
Yorkshire Equestrian Centre (YEC),
www.yorkshireec.co.uk 07748115588
Monday 25th September
Ian Brown Tuition
Northallerton Equestrian Centre
www.northallertonequestriancentre.
co.uk 01609 772942
Tuesday 26th September
Unaffiliated Evening Showjumping
Hargate Equestrian
www.hargateequestrian.co.uk
01283 734981/730606 M:07736613557
Unaffiliated Evening Dressage
Hargate Equestrian
www.hargateequestrian.co.uk 01283
734981/730606 M:07736613557
Tuesday Evening Unaffiliated
Showjumping
Northallerton Equestrian Centre
www.northallertonequestriancentre.
co.uk 01609 772942
British Showjumping Cat 2
Speetley EC
www.speetleyec.co.uk 07531354265 /
07714278097
Wednesday 27th September
British Dressage
Hargate Equestrian
www.hargateequestrian.co.uk
01283 734981/730606 M:07736613557
Evening Showjumping 2017
Port Royal Equestrian and Exhibition
Centre
www.portroyaleec.co.uk
07950 819267
British Dressage
Port Royal Equestrian and Exhibition
Centre
www.portroyaleec.co.uk
07950 819267
British Dressage - Two Day Show
Sheepgate Equestrian
www.sheepgate.co.uk 01205 870236
(office hrs) 07768 156262
BD Native Dressage Championships
2017
Vale View Equestrian
www.valeviewequestrian.co.uk
01664 823739
Thursday 28th September
Osberton International
British Eventing
www.britisheventing.com
Hannah Moody Dressage Clinic
Ledston Equine Centre
07827291115
Training Thursday Pyo
Northallerton Equestrian Centre
www.northallertonequestriancentre.
co.uk 01609 772942
Dressage Bootcamp
Professional Equine Services
www.professionalequineservices.co.uk
07791792711
Friday 29th September
The Veterans Horse Society National
Chmpionships
Arena UK
www.arenauk.com 01476 591 569
Julie Frizzell Dressage Clinic
Elms Farm Equestrian Centre
www.elmsfarmec.com
07791934738 or 07867360201
Steph Cooper List 1 Dressage Judge
Clinic
Northallerton Equestrian Centre
www.northallertonequestriancentre.
co.uk 01609 772942
Friday Night Show Jumping
Trentvalley Equestrian Centre
www.tvequestrian.co.uk 07821900838
Saturday 30th September
Southwell Agricultural Society
Ploughing Match and Show
Bulcote Farm
www.southwellploughingmatch.co.uk/
01159 633654
BE Bishop Burton (2)
British Eventing
www.britisheventing.com
Horseware National Hunter Trials
Eland Lodge Equestrian
www.elandlodge.com 01283 575856
Horseware National Hunter Trials
Party
Eland Lodge Equestrian
www.elandlodge.com
01283 575856
Unaffiliated Show Jumping Inc Bs
Club Show
Milton Equestrian Centre
www.miltonec.co.uk 07768853308
Minimus Showjumping
Northallerton Equestrian Centre
www.northallertonequestriancentre.
co.uk 01609 772942
British Showjumping Seniors Cat 1
Port Royal Equestrian and Exhibition
Centre
www.portroyaleec.co.uk 07950 819267
British Dressage
Port Royal Equestrian and Exhibition
Centre
www.portroyaleec.co.uk
07950 819267
Unaffiliated Dressage Series
Professional Equine Services
www.professionalequineservices.co.uk
07791792711
Sunday 1st October
Ardsley Horse and Pony Club Show
Astley Riding Centre
www.ardsleyhpc.co.uk 07849941915
Blueberry Events Stressless Dressage
Askham Bryan College
www.blueberryeventsuk.com
07872640482
Danibeck Horse of the Year Show
Commonside Farm
07976482818/07393375522
Danibeck Horse of the Year Show
With Eve Perf
Commonside Farm
www.danibeckshow.co.uk 07976482818
Clear Round Jump Cross
Eckington and District Riding Club
www.eckingtonridingclub.co.uk
07890839350
Unaffiliated Showjumping
Elms Farm Equestrian Centre
www.elmsfarmec.com 07791934738 or
07867360201
Edrc Autumn Hunter Trial
Simms Hill
www.edrc.co.uk 07985113873
Hvrc Open Dressage Competition
(Esuk Qualifier)
Hope Valley Riding Club
www.hopevalleyridingclub.co.uk
01433 650749
Unaffiliated Showjumping
Ledston Equine Centre
07827291115
Arena Cross Country
Raw Equine, Laughton Manor Equestrian
Centre
07880971711
Show Jumping - Lead Rein Up to
85 Cms
Royston Horse and Pony Club
07725311687
Have a Go Show
Sheepgate Equestrian
www.sheepgate.co.uk 01205 870236
(office hrs) 07768 156 262
Unaffiliated Showjumping
Speetley EC
07531354265 / 07714278097
Unaffiliated Showjumping
Speetley EC
07531354265 / 07714278097
York and Ainsty South Hunter Trial
York and Ainsty South Hunt Supporters
Club
www.yorksouthhunt.webs.com
07807242321
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4B Market St, Draycott,
Derby DE72 3NB
Tel: 01332 897644
FORREST FEEDS
The Mill, Mansfield Rd, Edingley
NG22 8BG
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Valley Lane, Long Bennington,
Nottinghamshire, Newark NG23 5EE
Tel: 01400 281337
Harriet Haivers
The Newark Saddler
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Willow Farm, Hawton,
Newark NG24 3RR
www.harriethaivers.co.uk
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Used English Saddles & Tack For Sale
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Willow Farm, Hawton, Newark, Notts NG24 3RR
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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
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Clipper servicing and blade
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or call our shop 0114 2875278
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Barrow House/Woodcotes Lane,
Newark NG22 0TH Tel: 01777 229195
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Wingfield Mill, Church Ln, South
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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.
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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
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To Advertise your business contact us on
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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/
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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/
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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
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FARRIERS
LIAM CHAPPELL
DIP WCF. fully
qualified and registered
farrier relocating back
to Chesterfield and now taking on new
customers in North Derbyshire, South
Yorkshire and surrounding areas. All
types of work undertaken from elite
competition horses to happy hackers
and everything in between. Working
together with vets, physiotherapists
and trainers to ensure your horse
performs to the best of their ability.
Use of modern and traditional methods
of shoeing and trimming including
specialist plastic shoes and bespoke
hand-made steel shoes where required.
Remedial work also undertaken
following a consultation with examples
of work available on request. Tel: 07584
068441; Email: grovehouseforge@
gmail.com;
Web: www.farrierliam.co.uk
LIVERY YARDS
HOLME HOUSE FARM
EQUESTRIAN. Carlton in Lindrick,
Nr Worksop. Quality livery yard, DIY,
part or full. Large indoor and outdoor
arenas. Extensive cross-country
courses, regular competitions and
annual camp. Unlimited hacking and
all year turn-out. 24hr supervision and
security. Contact Lorna and Bill Walker
on 01909 730247.
CLUMBER LIVERY
Set on the edge of
Clumber Park has
limited vacancies
for DIY/Assisted DIY/Part/Full liveries.
British Horse Society approved yard -
Secure yard with alarmed tack room
and CCTV - Owners live on site, late
night check and lock up - Rest room,
toilet and wash facilities - Separate
locker room - Portable hot/cold shower
unit (small fee) - Floodlit 40mx40m
manege with mirrors and jumps - Grass
jumping arena with a range of jumps -
All year turnout. Optional 24/7 summer
turnout - 55 acres of paddocks on
sand based soil - Summer and winter
paddocks - Horses 2 max to a paddock
with automatic filling water troughs -
On site instructor available for lessons -
Assisted services available for holidays,
sickness, work commitments - No yard
politics, just friendly faces here to ride.
Come and view the superb facilities
for yourself. Call Alison/Nick on 01909
472413 www.clumberlivery.co.uk
best standard. Facilities include: Indoor
stables; All year round; turnout; Outdoor
Manage; Secure tack room. Claxhill Farm,
Carlton Lane, Norwell, Newark. NG23 6LF,
Tel. 07977 629504
NEWTON HOUSE FARM NR.
BINGHAM. Established, well run DIY
livery yard situated on an arable farm,
8 miles from Nottingham. Use of wellknown
cross-country course, 40m x 30m
sand and rubber manege, show jumps
and direct access to an off-road toll ride
with miles of traffic-free hacking. All year
turn-out in individual paddocks, separate
summer and winter grazing on freedraining
land. The yard now implements
the “Intelligent Worming Programme”.
Individual choice of farrier, Vet, instructor
etc. Contact Carole Fisher Tel: 01949
20235 www.newtoncrosscountry.co.uk
PEACEFUL
LIVERY YARD
SURROUNDED
by woodland, just
off A46 between
Lincoln and
Newark. DIY, part or full livery, all stables
have rubber matting and water drinkers,
60x25 floodlit arena with cushion-ride
surface , full set of show-jumps on grass
, wash room and secure tack room , lorry
and trailer parking. Please call Kath
07957754260
PROFESSIONAL EQUINE SERVICES.
Kneesall’s finest
equestrian centre
has fabulous
facilities awaiting you and your horse
including 40x20 waxed indoor arena
with mirrors, 60x30 outdoor arena, full
set of show jumps, Monarch stabling,
covered walker, lunge pen, stocks,
solarium, hot/cold wash-box, post
and rail fenced paddocks and indoor
turnout. Fully qualified and insured staff
on site 24hrs. Specialising in livery and
training solutions for horses and riders
of all abilities, backing and producing
youngsters and re-educating ‘problem’
horses. Contact Rebekkah 07791 792711
or Andrew 07746 168813.
NATURAL HORSEMANSHIP
MICKEY GAVIN, TRUE
HORSEMANSHIP. A fresh approach
to problem solving, all horses helped
without force or fear. For info on private
visits, courses and clinics, email: info@
truehorsemanship.com or call 01623
407634 / 07974 214990.
www.truehorsemanship.com
HORSEBOX REPAIRS
1pm.
SADDLE
Tel: 01636
FITTERS
678006 / 07932 233219.
NICOLA BARRY BSC
(HONS)
BUCKAROO
SADDLERY
Vale View Equestrian
Centre Old Dalby, Melton
Mowbray Leicestershire
LE14 3LX. Qualified with
the Society of Master
Saddlers (SMS) and also a Master
Saddle Fitting Consultant (MSFC). Nicola
was the first in the country to gain
both of these qualifications. New and
second-hand saddles, including Equipe,
Kent & Masters and our very own made
to measure Sovereign saddles. Onsite
flocking and alterations. Yard visits
or fittings at Vale View Equestrian.
Discounts available fitting/checking for
multiple horses on the same yard
0845 3003566 Sales@buckarooequine.
co.uk
SADDLE FITTER / TACK & SADDLERY
D.J.RICHARDSON
MASTER SADDLER
/ SMS QUALIFIED
SADDLE FITTER.
Purpose built Saddlefit centre near the
Newark showground or home visits. Excellent
Range of both New and secondhand
saddles available. All Reflocking
and aftercare to saddles undertaken. Te
07787532601 / 01636701790
T&C ROBINSON,
BILLINGHAY AND
STAMFORD. Society
of Master Saddlers
qualified Saddle Fitter. We undertake
saddle fitting throughout the East
Midlands area. New, second-hand
leather and synthetic saddles always
in stock. Repairs expertly undertaken.
Ring 01526 860436. E: john@tandcrobinson.co.uk
CLAXHILL LIVERIES
. FULL, PART OR
HUNT LIVERIES. Small
professionally run yard
in the beautiful village of
Norwell. Close to Newark with easy
access to A1 for Showground, Arena Uk
etc. Full, Part and Hunter Livery tailored
to suit you and your horse to the very
RUG WASHING & REPAIRS
HARRIET HAIVERS. Willow Farm,
Hawton, Newark, Notts NG24 3RR. Tack
and rug repairs - English saddles bought
and sold - Bridlework made to order -
Saddle fitting and reflocking. Now Open
Weekdays 9am - 5pm; Saturday 9am -
HARRIET HAIVERS. Willow Farm,
Hawton, Newark, Notts NG24 3RR.
Tack and rug repairs - English saddles
bought and sold - Bridlework made to
order - Saddle fitting and reflocking.
Open Weekdays 9am - 5pm (closed
Mondays); Sat 9am - 1pm. Tel: 01636
678006 / 07932 233219.
S. MILNER & SON. 2 Society of
Master Saddlers qualified saddle fitters.
Saddle fittings at the shop or at your
yard. Over 200 saddles in stock, new
& 2nd hand. Call 01664 454839 for an
appointment.
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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.
TACK & SADDLERY
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,
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T: 0115 9268703 F: 0115 9264995.
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Easy parking
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
70 September 2017 Equestrian Life

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
our mobile app
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