Equestrian Life November 2017 Edition

Issue 269 November 2017 | £2.80 

East midlands & the northern counties’ best equestrian monthly magazine by far! 

Two Years, 

TWO 

WINS 

EL Talks to 

Ashley Bird 

HOYS 2017 

Local Success Stories 

EL meets young 

showjumper Harry Wainwright 

PLUS 

All Rugged Up 

Top Rugs For Winter 

Christmas Gifts 

to suit all budgets 

Local Reader Successes / SEIB Search for a Star / SEIB Racehorse to Riding Horse

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This month in 

65 

NEWS 

5 News 

8 BS Regional Winners 

71 Diary dates 

74 Entry form 

76 Stockists/Directory 

FEATURES 

10 Cover Story : Up, Up and Away 

with Harry Wainwright 

12 Meet Rachael Barker, PetPlan 

Ambassador 

14 Christmas is Coming 

23 How to care for your horses’ 

back 

24 The Arioneo Orscana Tried 

and Tested 

26 Get Rugged Up For Winter 

36 Lara Edwards Blog 

38 Advanced Equine Dental 

40 Dressage Tips from Sheepgate 

Equestrian 

42 Sovereign Equestrian 

56 EL Meets Ashley Bird 

EVENTS 

44 Osberton Horse Trials 

46 Oasby Horse Trials 

48 Kelsall Hill Horse Trials 

50 Readers Successes 

52 SEIB Search for a Star 

54 SEIB Racehorse to Riding Horse 

58 Readers Successes 

61 Notts Derby Horse Show 

62 Patrington Mill 

64 Quorn Hunt Pony Club Hunter 

Trials 

65 The Showing Barn 

66 Horseware Ireland 

Eland Lodge Huntertrial 

Championships 

68 The Kathryn Bull Memorial 

Show 

69 Interclub from Trentvalley 

70 Lambley Riding Club 

Combined Training 

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Can you believe Christmas is just around the 

corner, where has the year gone? There’s some 

great gift ideas in this issue, stocking fillers right 

up to the more bespoke items. 

We’ve always said it, but we have some great 

talent in this region. Firstly, massive well done to 

all our riders who got to HOYS and Search for a 

Star, a massive credit to you and thank you for sharing 

your stories with us. Loving the article on Ashley Bird (p56-57), so interesting to get 

to know the person and history behind their success. 

Our cover story is young ‘up-and-coming’ show jumper Harry Wainwright (p10-11). 

A promising talent just waiting in the wings, we look forward to following Harry’s 

progress. 

We complete the BE season with a look back at Osberton and Oasby, there’s the 

Horseware Ireland Championships from Eland Lodge and not forgetting our local 

shows. 

Great to see that you are keeping your news and views coming in and it is fantastic to 

read your stories – if you want to be part of our Readers Success - I can be reached at 

zoe@equestrianlifemagazine.co.uk at any time. 

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Issue 269 November 2017 | £2.80 

Two Years, 

I sue 269 November 2017 

PLUS 

East midlands & the northern counties’ best equestrian monthly magazine by far! 

TWO 

WINS 

EL Talks to 

Ashley Bird 

All Rugged Up 

Top Rugs For Winter 

EL meets young 

showjumper Harry Wainwright 

Christmas Gifts 

to suit all budgets 

HOYS 2017 

Local Success Stories 

Local Reader Successes / SEIB Search for a Star / SEIB Racehorse to Riding Horse 

COVER PHOTO 

Harry Wainwright clearing the wall at Arena 

UK in the Puissance. 

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News 

round-up 

The Haddon Training 

British Grooms Awards 2017 

Nominations open! 

With the continuing media 

coverage facilitating the rising 

awareness of the important 

role grooms play in their rider’s 

success and none more so than 

ever of those who supported 

the Team GBR riders at the 

Longines FEI Senior European 

Championships together with 

those who supported the Pony, 

Children Junior and Young Rider 

European teams as quite rightly 

they played such a big part in the 

overall success of Team GBR. 

Nevertheless, so many grooms do 

not receive the acknowledgement 

they deserve for their hard work 

and commitment to the equines 

in their care, however, through 

the Haddon Training sponsored 

British Grooms Awards this 

provides an opportunity for 

these often unsung heroes of 

the equestrian industry to be 

OUR COVER STAR 

recognised and rewarded. 

The winning recipients in the five 

categories of the Haddon Training 

British Grooms Awards will be 

presented with their awards at the 

annual British Breeders Awards 

Dinner in London. 

The five categories are : 

• The Haddon Training British 

Grooms Award 

• The Haddon Training Team GBR 

Grooms Award 

• Team GBR Pony, Children, Junior 

and Young Rider Grooms Award 

• The Haddon Training Yard 

Manager Award 

• The Haddon Training Apprentice 

Award 

To nominate, visit www. 

haddontraining.co.uk/equine/ 

grooms-awards 

At the Aintree Premier Show on 10-15th October, Harry 

Wainwright had a successful few days with all his horses ending 

up a wonderful double clear and being placed 6th in the 1.50 

World Class Development Programme Under 23 Championship 

on “Pinhiero Beech” qualifying for Olympia! 

NEW PONY CLUB 

RANGE FROM JUST 

CHAPS 

Just Chaps are delighted 

to announce the launch of 

its new range of Pony Club 

Chaps. 

Pre-launched at the Pony 

Club Championships, the 

two organisations have 

worked together to develop 

a range of riding wear 

for Pony Club Members 

that includes classic high 

quality leather and all 

purpose neoprene half 

chaps, waterproof full chaps 

(Dri-Riders) and fabulous 

waterproof trousers. 

Combining Just Chaps 

reputation for hardwearing, 

great fitting 

chaps with smart Pony 

Club branding, the range 

will be available online 

at justchaps.com and in 

Pony Club and Just Chaps 

shops at major events such 

as Your Horse Live and 

Olympia. 

In the words of Helen 

Salmon, owner of Just 

Chaps: “We are very excited 

by the new range and proud 

to have been selected by the 

Pony Club as their partner. 

We look forward to meeting 

Pony Club members at Your 

Horse Live and Olympia to 

show them the new range”. 

Head of Merchandising at 

the Pony Club reinforced 

the message. “We are 

delighted to be able to offer 

our Members this smart new 

affordable range - ideal for 

most Pony Club activities. 

Also, a grateful thanks must 

go to Just Chaps for their 

support with every purchase 

raising money for The Pony 

Club. 

The World Class Podium Potential Programme which organises 

the competition, with close collaboration with British Showjumping, 

are working together to ensure that the talent 

development and performance coaching systems are available/ 

benefitted by talented riders aspiring for Great Britain Team 

Selection, so alongside the qualification, Harry has received 

£100.00 towards his training, which again is very much 

appreciated! 

Turn to pages 10 and 11 to read all about Harry and his horses. 


news 

The field moves off from the meet 

Antonia Wills is a fully qualified and experienced freelance 

saddle fitter, who not only supplies a comprehensive range 

of new and second hand saddles but will also check and 

flock/adjust your own existing saddle. 

Having previously evented at top level, and trained and 

produced many competition horses, she is only too aware of 

the importance of correct saddle fit upon the performance and 

welfare of your horse - whether you compete, hunt, pony club, 

hack or whatever is your passion. 

Antonia is Qualified with the Society of 

Master Saddlers and she is also a British 

Eventing Accredited Trainer. 

She can be contacted on 07941 512933. 

The new season 

starts for the Quorn 

Well over 100 horses and riders 

assembled on 20 October for the 

opening meet of the Quorn hunt 

held at their kennels at Kirby 

Bellars. There was also a large 

number of foot followers who 

also enjoyed the refreshments 

organised by the QH Supporters 

Association. 

As is now a tradition, 21 lady 

followers arrived riding side 

saddle. Well known side saddle 

rider, Emma Brown, was 

responsible for pulling together 

such an elegant group. Several 

had travelled from far away, with 

one rider even coming all the 

way from Ireland. 

The meet was also a first for 

one of the new joint masters, 

Nicky Hanbury MFH. Although 

far from a stranger in Quorn 

Friday country, as she has hunted 

alongside her husband Joss 

Hanbury MFH for many years, this 

was her first day at the head of 

proceedings. 

New joint master, Nicky Hanbury 

MFH with Gaynor Morritt 

Emma Brown who was responsible 

for organising the side sadle riders 

The field was also joined by a 

number of mounted riders from the Remount Depot in Melton 

Mowbray on board their elegant black horses from the Household 

Cavalry. 

Riders and horses from the Household Cavalry 

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Bitless Showing Society UK 

Bitless Showing Society 

UK is a recently formed 

society. In 2012 the 

Orrganisers began competing 

bitless due to a couple of horses 

unable to go in bits. Since then 

they’ve competed under many 

Panel judges, including at 

Equifest, but have mostly had 

to stick at smaller shows due to 

rules. This week Betsy and her 

wonderful team at Equifest have 

agreed to put on both a ridden 

class and a working hunter class 

for bitless horses. The response 

from bitless riders, most of whom 

would show if rules weren’t in 

place, has been phenomenal. 

The Bitless Showing Society UK 

are funding rosettes, sashes and 

a total of £1000 prize money for 

these two classes. Next year they 

opening their own competition 

yard in Leicester, where we 

intend to have many events 

running for bitted and bitless 

horses, including their own 

championship show. 

“We aren’t asking for bits to be 

banned, just for choice for horses 

and their riders. We want to show 

the showing world that a good 

horse is a good horse regardless 

of whether they wear a bit or not 

and we want to provide a viable 

option for horses who can’t be 

bitted for whatever reason. We 

will be very strict as to what 

bridles can be used in the show 

ring, no pulleys, chains, cranks, 

or serious leverage and so we 

blend into mainstream showing” 

commented the Organisers. 

To find out about the Society, 

please visit their Facebook page 

at www.facebook.com/Bitless- 

Showing-Society-UK 

WELL DONE 

TO OUR 

REGIONAL 

WINNERS 

Equestrian Life Magazine East 

Midlands Horse 0.70m - Vanessa 

Butler & All Star X 


Midlands Horse 0.80m - Billie-Anne 

Griffiths & Titanic II 


Midlands Horse 0.90m - Jodi 

McDermott & Lady May II 


Midlands Horse 1.00m - Stacey 

Wheat & Papavers Love 


Midlands Pony 0.70m & Pony 

0.80m - Claire Hazeldine & Taking 

the Biscuit II 

Equestrian Life Magazine East Midlands Club League Winners - Vanessa Butler, Billie-Anne Griffiths, 

Jodi McDermott & Stacey Wheat 

8 November 2017 Equestrian Life

New Look Pony Club 

Classifieds Goes Live 

The Pony Club has 

launched a new look 

Classifieds website 

which will provide 

everybody a place to 

promote or find that 

perfect horse, pony, job 

and other equestrian 

goods and services. 

The fresh look will 

bring along with it 

new features to help 

enhance adverts including unlimited word count, the inclusion of 

up to 5 images and the option to insert videos. 

As well as horses and ponies, equestrian goods and services - such 

as transport and equipment - the refreshed Pony Club Classifieds 

website will feature listings for equestrian vacancies across the 

UK. 

A special introductory offer will mean that any advertisements 

placed before the end of 2017 will receive 2 months exposure for 

the cost of 1 at the competitive price of £22. 

Anyone wanting to place an advert or to search on Pony Club 

Classifieds should visit www.pcuk.org/classifieds 

The Caspian Horse Society put 

on a fabulous display every 

day at Horse of the Year Show 

and two local riders were 

delighted to be part of the 

team – Penny Walster and Jo 

Mason, with their daughters 

riding. 

The display was so popular 

they are now in great demand 

and it will be fabulous to see 

them at future events. 

news 

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feature 

The Sky’s the 

Equestrian Life Meets Upcoming 

Showjumper Harry Wainwright 

At only 21 years of age, 

Harry Wainwright, 

from Lowdham, 

Nottinghamshire had 

the night of his life at Arena 

UK’s Premier Show jumping 

Championships 18th-24th 

September. After having had a 

very successful show competing 

on his own string of horses 

ranging from Novices up to 

Grand Prix Level as well as riding 

horses owned by his boss Michael 

Whitaker, Harry finished the week 

off by competing and finishing 4th 

in his first ever Puissance clearing 

an amazing 2m10! 

Not only that but the horse he 

competed on KBS GRUVY Q which 

is owned by Harry, remarkably is 

only 7 years old and also has never 

jumped in a Puissance class before. 

first round ending up at 2.15 in the 

final round! 

Harry said to date this is the most 

daunting and exciting competition 

he has ever competed in and was 

so thrilled that his wonderful mare 

gave him such a fantastic ride as 

he never thought in a million years 

he would have ever been placed in 

such an conic competition. 

Harry, who is based at home with 

great facilities in a lovely cobbled 

courtyard with stabling for 11 

horses, fortunately owes quite a 

lot to his elder brother Jack as it is 

him he can thank for getting Harry 

riding in the first place because 

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PHOTO BY WWW.EQUIPICS.CO.UK 

KBS GRUVY Q (stable name 

Grace) was purchased in 2016 

as a very green project. She is 

by the renowned stallion Obos 

Quality that had just come over 

from Ireland, and after putting 

a lot of hard work into her over 

the last year and a half on the flat 

and carefully selecting specific 

competitions to jump in at County 

Shows, a promising showjumper 

was beginning to emerge with 

a surprisingly enormous scopey 

jump! 

So the decision was made by 

Harry’s Mum. Michelle that the 

mare was more than capable and 

certainly brave enough to tackle 

the daunting big grey wall, and 

Harry was very lucky to not only 

own a horse capable of clearing it, 

but also to have the opportunity to 

enter his very first Puissance. 

On the Friday night the Arena 

was packed to the roof tops with 

enthusiastic, excited spectators 

waiting for the 15 competitors to 

challenge the wall in 5 x exciting 

rounds, beginning at 1.50 in the 

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Harry jumped in The National Under 21 

class coming 2nd, which was fantastic 

as he was one of the only two clears, but 

unfortunately lost the top spot to Will 

Fletcher due to a time fault! 

although Harry comes from an 

established family of having 

years of experience owning many 

ponies/horses in showjumping, 

never rode himself! 

His Grandad ‘Alan Lomax’ who 

sadly no longer is with us, was 

a renowned BSJA Judge for over 

25yrs, and mum Michelle also 

showjumped and ran a Livery 

Yard/and a Horse Rug Washing 

facility, and all three of Harry’s 

brothers also competed on ponies 

too, but surprisingly even though 

he was completely surrounded by 

all of this, he had never even sat 

on one! 

Until at 14 years a chance bet 

with his elder brother for £20.00 

to jump a 2ft fence at Doverbeck 

Show planted the seed and he has 

never looked back! And never got 

paid either! 

For the past two and a half years 

he has been working/riding for 

International rider, Michael 

Whitaker, which has been 

amazing, having the opportunity 

to go and ride anywhere from 4-6 

horses each day, with training 

from Michael himself, and 

competing a variety of horses 

jumping from Newcomers level 

at 1.10 up to Grand Prix level at 

1.40-1.50, travelling to show’s 

weekly alongside his own horses, 

where also having his HGV Class 

2 Licence has been a valued asset 

to have. 


This year Harry has stepped up 

to regularly competing in 1.40 

Classes at all the National Premier 

Shows and also jumped in his first 

1.50 International 2* Grand Prix 

at The Scope Festival this year 

on a horse called Pinhiero Beech 

that he co-owns with Michael 

and Di Fairclough which he has 

been competing on for the past 

year, and also again at The British 

National Championships at 

Stoneleigh earlier this year, Harry 

jumped in The National Under 

21 class coming 2nd, which was 

fantastic as he was one of the only 

two clears, but unfortunately lost 

the top spot to Will Fletcher due 

to a time fault! Harry says he was 

‘gutted’ to be so close to glory!’ 

At home besides KBS Gruvy Q and 

Pinhiero Beech there is Kengarth 

Royal Princess, an ultra-careful 

eight year old mare about ready to 

step up to Foxhunter’s that looks 

very promising. 

Jana Van Lozerhof, another eight 

year old mare which was a chance 

purchase via a friend that has 

recently already qualified for the 

Foxhunter 2nd rounds for 2018, 

and is now ready to step up again 

to 1.25-1.30 Qualifiers, and they 

hope will be a Star for the future. 

Muckno Princess is an ex hunting 

mare 11 years old, now a Grade 

B, who Harry has produced over 

the past two years, an out and 

out double clear machine, always 

seems to be in the line-up, sadly 

though will be coming onto the 

market to help fund the purchase 

of the next 1.50 International 

horse/horses. 

At the moment Harry has 

been lucky enough to gain 

Sponsorship so far from 

his Dad, Paul Wainwright 

Construction Services based in 

Hucknall, Nottingham, which 

deals in Haulage-Aggregates- 

Groundworks-Construction 

Industrial-Residential and also 

from The Naraya Group owned by 

Mr Suniel Pillai which is a Luxury 

Brokerage Firm based in London 

and specializes in buying and 

selling Luxury Assets for High 

Net Worth Individuals across the 

World, which Harry says he is 

extremely grateful to both as it all 

helps towards the on-going costs 

of the Show Circuit/Competition 

Horses. 

For the future Harry would like 

another couple of horses to join 

his string at home, and although 

he missed out on HOYS this year, 

he will be continuing to campaign 

his two top horses to try and 

qualify for Olympia in December, 

and then for 2018 is hoping to 

travel abroad possibly to Portugal, 

Spain, if more horses can be found. 

So, if anyone has any horses 

suitable or is interested in 

sponsorship of any shape or form 

then please don’t hesitate to 

contact Harry, we can put you in 

touch. 

As for the future, he has hopefully 

more exciting things to come and 

we look forward to following his 

progress with interest. 


interview 

FIVE MINUTES WITH… 

PETPLAN AMBASSADOR 

RACHAEL BARKER 

WHEN DID YOU FIRST 

START RIDING? 

I first started riding at the age of 

seven, after asking for a pony for 

as long as I can remember I went 

to a local riding school, where 

I stayed for a few years. I then 

went to a second riding school 

where I became a ‘weekend 

helper’, and learnt more about 

caring for horses and ponies. 

DO YOU COME FROM A 

HORSEY BACKGROUND? 

I am from a completely nonhorsey 

background! No one 

else in the family has ever had 

anything to do with horses. We 

were always a small pet family 

with hamsters, mice and the 

obligatory goldfish! 

DO YOU WORK WITH 

HORSES? 

I am a McTimoney equine 

manipulator and saddle fitter. 

I spent a long-time riding and 

competing for various people, 

but I wanted to do something 

more. I had an interest in 

anatomy and biomechanics at 

college and used McTimoney for 

my own horse, so it was a natural 

progression for me to become 

a practitioner myself. I find the 

saddle fitting work complements 

the McTimoney well, as there 

can be a lot of issues caused by 

an ill-fitting saddle. 

WHAT FIRST ATTRACTED 

YOU TO SIDE SADDLE? 

I was first drawn to side saddle 

by watching the Ladies classes 

at County Shows. It looked so 

elegant and the women rode 

such wonderfully schooled 

horses. I was unaware at the 

time of the difference in classes. 

There are the ‘Horse of The Year 

Show (HOYS) Ladies classes’ 

which used to be the ‘HOYS 

Ladies hunter’ and The Side 

Saddle Association classes 

(SSA). These include Equitation, 

Classical Ladies and even 

Jumping classes. 

My first side saddle experience 

was with my own horse Sleet. 

We attended an Area 12 (which 

covers Notts, Lincs Derbys) ‘have 

a go day’ at Eland Lodge, and 

it was so much fun! We walked 

trotted and cantered on our 

first session and I was hooked! 

It was only a few months later I 

was competing in my first show 

aside! 

WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU 

GIVE TO ANYONE STARTING 

OUT SIDE SADDLE? 

To anyone starting out side 

saddle, there are a lot of things 

you need to consider! Firstly, 

take your time! There is no rush! 

Contact your local Side Saddle 

Association group and have a 

chat with them about your horse, 

your riding, and organise some 

lessons first. Some areas run 

days where you can ‘Have a go’. 

So you take your horse and they 

fit the best saddle and you can 

have a session with a qualified 

side saddle instructor. 

Your horse must be fit enough to 

carry the saddle, as they are a lot 

heavier than an astride saddle. 

So some conditioning work 

could be required. As well as the 

horse, the rider will need to be 

reasonably fit! There is no such 

thing as ‘rising trot’ when riding 

aside, so you have to be able to 

absorb through your core! 

If you want to ride aside for 

leisure then normal riding gear is 

perfectly acceptable. Should you 

wish to compete then attention 

to dress code is important. There 

are various rules for different 

classes, times of day and level 

of competition. But your area 

association will happily help 

you. A ‘habit’ is the jacket and 

apron combined and worn for 

all showing or jumping classes. 

These can either be Navy, Black 

or Tweed. Depending on the 

class, a Navy or Black habit can 

be worn with either shirt and tie 

and bowler hat, or a stock and 

top hat. If tweed, then a shirt and 

tie should be worn. A hard hat 

is always acceptable with any 

dress, and is the recommended 

option for your safety. 

Saddles can be hard to source as 

the majority are vintage original 

saddles. The best place to start is 

with your area association, they 

will have details of people who 

may hire, instructors and also 

be able to help and advise on 

anything else you need. 

TELL US ABOUT THE HORSES 

YOU RIDE? 

I currently own two Irish 

Thoroughbreds, and a coloured 

pony. My first horse, Sleet, 

was bought as a four year old, 

he’s now 17 and still with me! 

We’ve been through so much 

as a partnership, competing in 

eventing, dressage, jumping 

and side saddle. Unfortunately, 

he was diagnosed with arthritic 

hocks and Kissing Spine in 2015. 

He now lives a semi-retired life 


of happy hacking and low-level 

dressage. 

My other thoroughbred is Lordie, 

bought to ‘take over’ from Sleet, 

he was quite underweight and 

needed a lot of reschooling. He’s 

a work in progress, and so far 

is doing well, with high scores 

in his dressage and a promising 

show horse career. 

My pony is Tristan. He’s a very 

special little chap. He came from 

Derby Market as a four month 

old and was quite poorly as a 

baby. A lot of time and effort 

was put into getting him healthy 

and now he’s the most stunning 

little man! Sadly, he suffers with 

Uveitis, and last year had to 

have his left eye removed as it 

developed Glaucoma. It really 

hasn’t affected him though, 

he’s still just as lively and 

enthusiastic about life as always. 

Kingsclough Masquerade 

(Marcus) is the horse I now 

compete side saddle. He is 

owned by Amanda Chatfield, 

who I met through the SSA, and 

I now class her as a wonderful 

friend! Marcus is an Irish Draft 

x Welsh x Thoroughbred, and 

is a real personality! He’s such 

a great ride, and the pair have 

given me so many opportunities 

when competing. We have been 

2nd in HOYS qualifiers, just 

missing out on qualification, and 

have been placed consistently 

high in our Equitation classes. 

We have also qualified for the 

Classical Ladies Championship 

two years in a row! 

WHAT OTHER DISCIPLINES 

DO YOU COMPETE IN? 

At the moment I’m working with 

Lordie on dressage and showing. 

Tristan is only four, so he has 

only done in-hand classes to 

date, but as he is being backed 

this winter I hope to get him out 

competing under saddle later 

next season. 

WHAT HAVE BEEN YOUR 

GREATEST SUCCESSES TO 

DATE? 

When I think back over my side 

saddle career I have achieved a 

lot with both horses. Sleet was 

never the best as a side saddle 

horse, as he is quite quirky but 

we had some fantastic results, 

4th in the restricted equitation 

on our first year at Nationals was 

amazing, we got to ride in the 

International arena for the first 

time! He was however a great 

side saddle jumping horse! His 

flat ex racehorse technique made 

him extremely comfortable to 

jump side saddle, and we got 2nd 

in the novice champs! 

Marcus has given me side saddle 

successes beyond what I could 

have ever have expected! We 

were pulled 2nd in a Hoys Ladies 

class just missing our ticket. 

This year we were pulled 14th 

in the classical final, after our 

show piece we were pulled right 

up the line to 6th place! In the 

Novice equitation 2017 we were 

a fantastic 2nd place! I was so 

happy I cried and I don’t do 

tears! 

HOW HAS BEING A PETPLAN 

EQUINE AMBASSADOR 

HELPED your PERFORMANCE? 

Being a Petplan Equine 

Ambassador inspires you, 

it pushes you to want to do 

better, not only in riding and 

competing, but in the way you 

own and manage your horse(s). 

Its encouraged me to look at the 

way I am when out competing, 

I’m more sociable, talk to and 

engage with more people, and 

am happy to encourage others to 

try side saddle. Without Petplan 

Equine I wouldn’t have the ride I 

do on Marcus and wouldn’t have 

managed to achieve too much 

with Sleet when he was able to 

compete. 

WHAT PLANS DO YOU HAVE 

for NEXT SEASON? 

Next season promises to be a 

busy one. We hope to continue 

our side saddle campaign 

with Marcus, aiming for the 

Equitation Championships again 

and the Classical Ladies. 

My own boys will continue 

their education. Lordie will 

continue to be aimed at dressage 

and showing and Tristan will 

hopefully make a lead rein pony 

for a lucky little jockey! Our 

long-term plan for Sleet is to 

maintain his soundness and 

keep him mobile and happy 

with hacking and dressage on a 

surface. 

There may even be a new 

equine addition to the team 

over winter! 

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WHO ARE YOUR GREATEST 

SUPPORTERS? 

My greatest supporters have 

to be to my family and friends. early starts and late finishes. Not 

No matter what I’m up to they only that, but he is the first to offer 

always show encouragement. and help with the horses if I need 

My wonderful dad, nicknamed it. I have some wonderful friends 

‘Equestridad’, is one of my heroes. too who help with the horses daily, 

He always comes to as many supporting, and generally keeping 

competitions and events as he me sane in stressful competition 

can, even if it means extremely situations. 

Optimal Equine 

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and well being, in both sport and leisure horses. Treatment is followed 

by a comprehensive aftercare and exercise program. 

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existing saddles of various 

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gifts 

Kimblewick Cape 

Each cape is made using faux suede or tweed, has a faux 

fur collar, and is made to a flattering ‘V’ shaped design. 

Lined with fleece, all capes are incredibly snug too, 

helping the wearer to keep warm while looking glam. 

RRP: £195-£225 www.annabelbrocks.com 

Leather Contrast Belt 

With a range of neon and 

more conservative tones in 

leather and suede on top 

of a tan base there are lots 

of options to choose from. 

All are made in the UK, have 

simple stirrup buckles, are 

debossed with Annabel 

Brocks branding, and come 

in three sizes. RRP: £55 www. 

annabelbrocks.com 

Gifts 

Seasonal 

The Stubbs Wooden Boot Jack 

from Abbey England 

The Stubbs Wooden Boot Jack from 

Abbey England makes the perfect and 

practical gift for Christmas. 

It’s ideal for riders as well as farmers, 

dog walkers or indeed anyone who 

spends time in the great outdoors 

wearing wellies and it’s also useful for 

the more fashion conscious amongst 

us, sporting long leather boots that are 

currently popular. 

Beautifully made from attractive 

hardwood, the Stubbs Wooden Boot 

Jack helps remove long or short boots 

with ease, and has a non-slip rubber 

tread. 

Hand to have at home, on the yard or in 

the car, it retails at around £9.99 

For further information contact Abbey 

England on 01565 650343 or visit www. 

abbeyengland.com 

Bugsy Hat 

The 100% wool hat is traditionally styled 

and has a soft, flattering brim. It has 

a golden bangle with AB logo badge 

around the hat too. Available in navy and 

grey. RRP: £55 www.annabelbrocks.com 

Pelham Gilet 

Annabel Brocks’ Pelham Gilets are available 

in faux suede and natural wool tweed, are 

trimmed with faux fur, and all are made 

in the UK. They have a flattering, 

longer length with tab fastenings 

to customise the fit, and benefit 

from a full fleece lining to keep 

the wearer snug. RRP: £145 www. 


Reversible Neck Warmer 

Perfect for the coldest winter days, Annabel 

Brocks’ Reversible Neck Warmers combine high 

quality faux fur and a range of gorgeous tweeds 

and faux suedes. Each neck warmer can be 

reversed the same as the head warmers offering 

two different looks. Wear on its own or with a 

head warmer. RRP: From £45 

www.annabelbrocks.com 


gifts 

The Bennington Equestrian Footstool 

A stylish yet practical addition to any classic 

or contemporary interior. Made entirely in our 

Nottinghamshire workshops, it is offered in a wide 

range of metal finishes (shown here in Old Gold) and 

uses a beautiful 100% linen equestrian scene fabric. 

The footstool measures 510mm (w) x 510mm (d) x 

500mm (h). Price: £425. www.bennington.co.uk 

Annabel Brocks 

Head Warmers 

Each head warmer is 

available in one size 

and benefits from 

elasticated detail at 

the back to make 

them easy to wear and 

snug when in place. 

RRP: From £45 www. 


Apt Cavalier Waterproof 

and Windproof Gilet 

£25.00. www.aptcavalier.com 

Apt Cavalier 

Performance Skin 

Top £47.50. 

www.aptcavalier.com 

Apt Cavalier Sports 

Hat Cover 

£12.50 www.aptcavalier.com 

Apt Cavalier Luxury 

Training Leggings 

£37.50. www.aptcavalier.com 


gifts 

Hy5 Roka Riding Gloves 

Designed with touch screen finger tips, a durable 

nubuck palm and reinforced fingers which offer 

increased grip on the reins and extra protection 

when riding. A variety of colour options allow you 

to easily customise your look. 

Available in Black/Black, Black/Rose Gold and Black/ 

Silver, RRP - £18.99, www.hy-equestrian.com 

The Arundell Cowhide Clutch 

There’s no better way to start a new 

season than with a fresh, luxe-looking (but 

totally affordable) clutch. Made from the 

very finest cowhide and finished with a 

customised suede tassel and Hyde & Hare 

signature silver lozenge, this one-of-a-kind 

clutch is the perfect size to celebrate the 

party season and New Year’s. RRP: £65 

www.hydeandhare.com 

HyFASHION The Perfect 

Stocking Fillers 

These beautiful socks are available in 

four different animal themes, so there is 

something for everyone. With three pairs 

of socks in each pack, these HyFASHION 

socks make the perfect stocking filler. 

Available in one size (4-8). RRP - £14.99 

www.hy-equestrian.com 

The Arlingham Overnight Bag 

Made from the finest cowhide, the 

stylish Arlingham is exquisitely 

finished and spacious enough for a 

weekend away. It has twill interior 

lining, Italian leather handles and 

a reinforced base with brass studs 

for durability. What’s more, each 

Arlingham is unique, so you won’t 

find another like it. RRP: £375 www. 

hydeandhare.com 

HyFASHION Ladies Supersoft Tartan Scarf 

The beautiful soft material makes it a true pleasure to 

wear, whilst the tartan print design makes the scarf 

the ideal fashion accessory. It’s definitely something 

you’d want to find in your stocking this Christmas - 

and a ‘must have’ for winter. 

RRP - £16.99, www.hy-equestrian.com 

The Buckleigh Oversized Clutch 

The statement-making Buckleigh Clutch is a real 

head turner and will add a touch of glamour to 

any Christmas occasion. A bag unlike any other, 

it’s oversized, giving you plenty of room for all 

of your essentials. Made from the very finest 

cowhide, it features a beautiful Italian leather 

wrist strap and the Hyde & Hare signature silver 

lozenge. RRP: £85 www.hydeandhare.com 

HyFASHION Melrose Cable Knit 

Bobble Hat 

This stylish hat is designed with the option 

to wear with or without the bobble for a 

customised look, whilst the fleece lined 

inner keeps you comfortable and warm 

through the winter months. With a choice 

of three colours, the hats make perfect 

Christmas gifts – or a treat to yourself! 

Available in Navy, Grey and Raspberry, RRP - 

£17.99, www.hy-equestrian.com 


gifts 

Pluma Silk Scarf 

The classic Pluma silk scarf is printed with hand-drawn 

game bird feathers and made in England with a luxury 

rolled edge. A versatile gift, it can be worn around the 

neck, wrist or tied to your handbag. 

Size 59cm x 59cm RRP £68 www.evemyandevemy.com 

Equetech 

From personalised and custom 

cushions for the home and 

competition clothing for him or 

her through their new exclusive 

‘Bridles’ print collection featuring 

coin purse, white board for the 

stylish tack room or equestrian 

office, wash bag, make-up bag 

and, the British equestrian 

fashion label has gifts for all the 

family. 

For those young (or old) who 

believe in unicorns, their new 

Equetech Personalised Unicorn 

Drawstring Bag and Unicorn 

Mirror Brushes will certainly add 

some magic to Christmas! 

Oak Silk Scarf 

This classic 100% silk rectangular scarf 

is printed with oak leaf and acorn 

illustrations on a chocolate brown 

background. The Oak has a luxury rolled 

edge and is designed and made in 

England. 

Size 29cm x 119cm RRP £79 

www.evemyandevemy.com 

Galli’ Silk Scarf 

The new Galli’ silk scarf from 

Evemy & Evemy is adorned with 

illustrated guinea fowl feathers. 

This piece is 100% silk and 

made in England, it can be worn 

around the neck, tied around a 

handbag or wrist. 

Size 39cm x 39cm RRP £49 www. 

evemyandevemy.com 

Equetech Personalised 

Unicorn Drawstring Bag 

RRP:£9.95 

www.equetech.com 

Equetech Bridles 

Oilcloth Make-Up 

Bag 

RRP:£8.95, 


Equetech Custom 

Cushions 

Prices start from 

RRP: £30.95 


Equetech Custom Cross- 

Country Shirts 

Prices start from RRP: £29.50 

For Junior Sizing 


gifts 

Tweed Top Wellie Warmers £85.00 

and Tweed Messenger Bag £85.00 

www.maudeandfox.com 

Oxford Belt 

Ideal for suits and formal occasions, the Oxford 

is made using vegetable tanned full grain glazed 

aniline leather with a luxurious nubuck lining, 

and is finished with a sculpted chrome or solid 

brass buckle. With thinned down feather edging. 

Personalisation available. 

RRP: £69.99, www.mackenzieandgeorge.com 

The Brace £480.00 www.maudeandfox.com 

Ledbury Belt 

Made using full grain hair on cowhide, the 

Ledbury is a great way to add two tone detail 

to your wardrobe. With nubuck leather lining 

and solid brass buckle. Available in black and 

white, and brown and white. 


The Crusader 

Cape £390.00 

www.maudeandfox.com 

Warwick Belt 

Made using vegetable tanned full grain pull up leather, 

lined with full grain nubuck and finished with a hand 

polished and lacquered brass buckle, the Warwick is 

built to last. It has two panels where real pheasant and 

guinea fowl feathers are inlaid, and recycled cartridges 

are used too. Personalisation available. 


Windsor Maxi Clutch 

Sumptuous leather clutch bag with handy wrist strap and 

equestrian themed brass fittings. Made using vegetable 

tanned leathers. Personalisation also available. 


The Rosie £295.00 

www.maudeandfox.com

gifts 

Muzzle and Snout... 

Muzzle and Snout are the 

only UK stockists for the 

fabulous Dreamers and 

Schemers boot socks. 

Hand printed in Canada, 

these socks are perfect for 

layering underneath your 

riding boots or chaps. You 

will never have the dreaded 

show ring slip again! 

Available from: www. 

muzzleandsnout.co.uk 

The Snaffle Bit Table 

The Snaffle Bit Table is the 

signature piece within 

Bennington Metal Furniture’s 

Equestrian range. Combining 

timeless design with a 

contemporary twist, the Snaffle 

Bit Table makes a stylish, 

elegant addition to any room. 

Available in a wide range of 

contemporary paint finishes 

and also available in bespoke 

sizes, the Snaffle Bit Table is 

the perfect addition to any 

stylish home. Glass: 300mm x 

1000mm 8mm toughened glass 

. Overall W: 340mm L: 1040mm 

H: 760mm. Price: £475.00 

www.bennington.co.uk 

Equithéme fashionable 

large cotton/polyester bag 

The bag features two large 

statement rope handles to make 

carrying easy and efficient. 

The bag also features a simple 

Equithéme logo on the front. 

A stylish selection of colours 

available make the canvas 

bag appeal to a wide range of 

shoppers. Available in Beige 

with a Navy print and Marine and 

Fuchsia with Cream print. RRP: 

£14.90. For further information visit: 

www.equitheme.co.uk 

Muzzle and Snout... 

are delighted to stock a range of 

genuine Harris Tweed products for 

both men & women. From hip flasks 

to handbags, we have something for 

everyone. Looking for that special gift, 

then look no further! 

www.muzzleandsnout.co.uk 

The Paragon Jet Hematite, 

Fuchsia and Crystal 

Megabling Browband 

Handmade on the finest Sedgwick 

Leather by Paragon Equestrian and 

offers the ultimate bling with it’s 

Preciosa Czech crystals. Dazzle with 

a row of 6mm Jet Hematite Preciosa 

crystals, one row of 3mm 

Fuchsia Crystals and another row 

of Crystal set in silver. Comes in its 

own protective drawstring bag. 

RRP: £50.00. Free gift wrapping and 

free shipping on orders over £100 

from 1st December. 

www.paragonequestrian.co.uk 

This Paragon Equestrian 

Matching Set ... 

in grey and fuschia makes the 

perfect gift for the stylish equestrian. 

Featuring a lightweight technical 

stretch, sporty base layer and 

matching hat silk with faux fur 

pom-pom, this duo will ensure that 

the recipient is ready for the season 

ahead. RRP: £50.00. 

www.paragonequestrian.co.uk 

The Spanish Boot 

Company Red Suede 

Boots 

these boots will bring 

plenty of Christmas 

cheer to your wardrobe 

with their beautiful 

pop of colour! Choose 

from a huge variety of 

off the peg or bespoke 

boots. RRP:£245 www. 

thespanishbootcompany. 

co.uk 


product news 

exigeante 

French Perfection 

Aztec Diamond Equestrian 

love classy horses! 

Brand new to the horsewear 

range, Aztec Diamond have 

introduced a Fly Veil with Ears. 

For show jumpers or dressage 

horses, these fly veils offer the 

ultimate in style, helping your 

horse to really look the part. 

Made from a breathable mesh 

material, your horse will stay 

cool in the ring while staying 

focused on the job in hand. 

This season there are three 

classic colour options, white, 

black and navy, allowing riders 

to colour coordinate their 

horses this season. 

Aztec Diamond Fly Veil 

£30 Available in sizes Small, 

Medium and Large. www. 

aztecdiamondequestrian.com 

www.equitheme.co.uk 

Black Heart Christmas style… 

Uber cool women’s 

riding apparel line, Black 

Heart Equestrian have 

introduced a beautiful 

fitted V Neck Sweater 

to their range just in 

time for Christmas. 

This soft, high quality 

100% natural cotton 

knit is an essential 

multi-purpose item 

for any equestrienne 

wardrobe. 

Made out of natural 

fibre this jumper is a 

perfect choice to wear 

on its own or layered. 

The soft, cotton yarn 

and fitted style makes 

a great outfit for 

training, wearing under a competition jacket or 

with a pair of jeans for a fashionable, casual look. 

Created by dressage Team GB young rider, Erin Williams in a 

preppy, modern style, this classic V Neck Sweater will last you 

for seasons and ensure you always look cool calm and collected 

– on or off your horse. So avoid ‘gift face’ this year, and get it 

right with Black Heart. 

Black Heart Equestrian V Neck Sweater £55 

Colours: Burgundy, Grey, Black, Blue and Navy 

Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL 

Available from www.blackheartequestrian.com 


AUTUMN / WINTER 2017 COLLECTION 

Jonty Evans, member of Ireland’s 3 Day 

Event Team recommends EquiAmi 

Come and 

see us at Your 

Horse Live 

“ I have no hesitation in recommending the EquiAmi - it is an 

essential piece of kit in the producing of any kind of horse. Our 

horse - Cooley Rorkes Drift was 9th at the Olympic Games in 

Rio - The EquiAmi has played a significant part in his development. 

Without doubt it helps us keep him soft, supple and 

above all in self carriage”. 

Jonty’s dressage was a PB, clear jumping XC and 2 x clear in SJ 

- 1 of only 3 horses to go triple clear at Rio - 

an amazing performance! 

EquiAmi - for core strength, self-carriage and swing. 

Whatever your discipline, for competition, rehabilitation 

or leisure horses - chosen by professionals. 

T:01584 891049 enquiries@equiami.com 

www.equiami.com 

Equetech Trilogy 3-in-1 Waterproof Jacket - Mink & Navy MRP £181.50 / Equetech Cable Knit Headband £11.50 

Visit our website for our full collection and stockist information 

Gilets • Scarves • Breeches • Quilted Jackets • Headbands • and more 


December 2017 - January 2018 

Forward Features 

Horsey Holidays 

What to Join 

Where to Train 

Horse and Rider Fitness 

Winter Weather Gear 

Horse Bedding 

Deadline 

Friday 17th November 17 

Contact : 

Michelle Toner - Advertising 

01536 671327/07547 174015 

michelle@equestrianlifemagazine.co.uk 

Zoe Bateson - Editor 

01949 851555 

zoe@equestrianlifemagazine.co.uk 


horse health news 

How to keep a horse’s back healthy 

Emma Heath Fully Qualified Equine Massage Therapist with an 

equine degree from the Royal Agricultural College practising 

throughout Yorkshire. 

Equine Remedial Massage is a great way of keeping a horse’s back 

healthy, as it does not only treat the horse’s back, but the entire 

muscular skeletal system. A thin layer of fascia surrounds and links the 

muscles, allowing them to work well together, supporting organs and 

developing into the tendons which attach muscle to bone. This means 

that a recent problem in a horse’s muscular skeletal system with a 

seemingly obvious cause may in fact originate somewhere else entirely; 

this could even have occurred years earlier. 

The way a horse is exercised can 

also affect the health of their back. 

Regular short sessions of exercise 

are far more effective than a 

single lengthy session each week. 

A variety of different exercises, 

such as flat work, jumping and 

ground work, allow a greater 

range of muscles to be used and 

reduce the risk of repetitive strain 

injuries, in addition to avoiding 

potential boredom and reluctance 

to work. When planning a horse’s 

exercise routine it is important to 

include at least one day of rest a 

week, allowing muscles to rest and 

recover. A fully qualified equine 

massage therapist can advise on 

the correct exercise routine. 

Stretches are highly beneficial to 

keeping a horse’s muscles healthy 

and supple. Regularly carrying 

out simple stretches will increase 

core stability, developing the top 

line muscles, abdominal strength 

and flexibility of the back. Carrot 

stretches are a great example and 

are easy to perform. A selection 

of stretches may be carried out 

before and after exercise. Holding 

the stretch for between 10 to 30 

seconds ensures the effectiveness 

and benefits to flexibility. It is 

important to carry out the same 

stretches on each side, in order to 

avoid an unbalanced horse. 

The culmination of equine 

massage practise, good saddle fit, 

dentistry, exercise and effective 

stretches can help you on the way 

to a healthier, happier horse. 

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If your horse refuses jumps, knocks poles, struggles to bend on 

one or both reins, then he or she could beneet from a remedial 

sports massage. If they struggle to pick up the correct canter 

lead, are reluctant to go forwards, or have any other 

unexplained behavioural problems, then a remedial sports 

massage is for you and your horse! 

I offer remedial Equine Sports Massage, nutritional 

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product news 

Tried 

&Tested 

What Do We Think 

Initially when we tried it, the 

instructions on the App were in 

French which made it a bit awkward 

but that has now been updated and so all 

information is in English. The App is free 

and really easy to download, adding the 

horses’ details and syncing to the phone, 

all really uncomplicated. 

Fitting the sensor in the little bag was 

really easy and clipping through onto 

the outside. A bit sceptical at first as to 

how this can benefit us we found it really 

interesting to update regularly and see 

how hot or cold our horse was at any 

time, how much he had moved about or 

been standing still or lying down. 

It is small enough and the horse hasn’t 

even noticed it, it is not affecting him 

lying down at any time, hasn’t fallen off 

the rug, it fits really securely. 

Technology has 

answers that we don’t! 

You get up in the morning, check 

your phone for Facebook, Messages, 

Instagram, Twitter. You get in your car 

and your Sat Nav is always on or you 

use Waze to avoid the latest jam. You get to the 

office switch your PC on……….. Not to labour 

the point but we use technology 

all day every day. 

So why when it comes to our 

horses do we not do the same 

thing? 

Is it a pride thing? Is it because 

we are stuck in tradition? Is 

it because we like to think 

we know best? Or is it just 

because………………………. 

Every September or October, 

the same articles appear about 

rugs and this year had been 

no exception. Dr David Marlin 

posted on his Facebook page 

on the 13th September THE SCIENCE OF 

RUGGING HORSES - WHAT TO USE & WHEN 

with 2,157 shares and 397 comments, clearly 

there are many people who are interested in 

doing what is right for their horses! 

There is however a lot of conflicting advice out 

there. Advice I have used in the past in good 

faith, bought lots of different rugs thinking I 

was doing the right thing for my horses. 

Then last winter I stumbled over Orscana from 

Arioneo. Being a techno geek I bought it. I 

sewed the pockets into my rugs, put the sensor 

in, downloaded the app to my iPhone, put in my 

horse’s details and duly disappeared home. Even 

I was thinking that it would just confirm that I 

was right. 

Horror of horrors, the next 

morning it told me my horses 

were extremely hot. I would have 

sworn blind that I was not putting 

on too many rugs but I was. Not 

only that but I could see from 

the movement analysis that my 

horses were not comfortable. 

I have been using Orscana for 

nearly a year now. I understand 

the normal behaviour of my 

horses. Each is an individual, each 

has different “normal”. I know 

how much lying down time my 

KWPN Eventer has on a rest day, 

a medium work day and a hard work day. My 

Thoroughbred mare is completely different. 

When it comes to rugs, it is very often the case 

that they have an entirely different set of rugs 

to each other. Each individual works differently. 

Combining common sense, stable management 

know-how with technology would seem to be 

eminently sensible to me. I know my horses are 

happier, more content and have less veterinary 

issues for which my wallet is eternally 

grateful. 

Having always been used to the 

traditional method of testing behind 

the ears or placing 

hands down inside 

the rugs, this new 

technology is going 

to be popular with 

us. We love being 

able to click on the 

App and see how 

warm or cold he 

is immediately. 

This is really 

reassuring to us and is taking 

away the guess-work. 

Priced from £90 in the UK, we feel this 

represents really good value for money. 

www.areonio.com 

We rate this product : 10/10 


WINTER RUGS 

Don’t get left out in the cold this Winter, EL looks at the best winter rugs for your horse! 

Professionalism and Unbridled Passion 

Based in Haderslev, a historical trading 

town in southern Denmark, a team 

of dedicated employees who are all 

involved in horses and horsemanship, 

each brings their unique strengths and 

equestrian knowledge to the company, creating 

an inspiring workplace and exciting quality 

products. Every style and product is thoroughly 

tested by the employees as well as their team of 

professional riders in eventing, Icelandic riding, 

jumping and dressage before being released into 

production. 

CATAGO EQUESTRIAN - QUALITY AND 

HORSEMANSHIP 

The goal of the Danish based brand Catago 

Equestrian is to create a high quality line of 

products, with full attention to details that 

provides maximum comfort for horse and 

rider. Allowing horse and rider to dress and 

perform comfortably and effortlessly, regardless 

of weather conditions or season. As a result, 

Catago Equestrian has become the go-to brand 

for Olympic dressage rider Anna Kasprzak and 

is embraced by riders from all disciplines and all 

levels. 

MAXIMUM COMFORT AND SCANDINAVIAN 

STYLE 

It’s all in the details. For Catago Equestrian the 

very definition of Scandinavian style and design 

is the combination of protection and quality, 

paired with innovative functional materials to 

provide maximum comfort for horse as well as 

rider. 

The aim is continuously to develop both 

functionality and comfort with a clean modern 

look and details that dazzle. They have 

numerous well designed products, each equally 

perfect for elegant matching sets as well as 

vibrant mismatches, of saddle pads, fly veils, 

bandages, boots, rugs and halters. 

CATAGO PERFORMANCE RUG – 

PERFORMANCE LINE 

Catago Equestrian develops all rugs to give 

maximum comfort to your horse while also 

providing full protection from the weather in all 

situations. The ‘top of the range’ product line 

from Catago Equestrian is called Performance 

Line. Performance Line rugs are made for the 

rider who above all appreciates comfort and 

quality for his horse. So, if you want to give 

your horse top quality and maximum comfort 

the Catago Equestrian Performance rug is the 

right choice! The Performance rug offers optimal 

fit and a very durable 1680D outer fabric. The 

rug is breathable to 5000 mvp and resists a 

water pressure of 5000 mm. To give your horse 

the best comfort the rug has IQ comfort lining 

- a functional fabric which transports excess 

heat and sweat away from the horse. The result 

is that the inside remains soft and dry! The 

Performance rug is delivered with SafeGum 

on the girth and leg straps. SafeGum protects 

the horse’s legs against injuries and saves rug 

repairs. 

INNOVATIVE NECK FOR THE 

PERFORMANCE RUG 

Give your horse maximum comfort with the 

most innovative functionality on the market. 

The performance neck has an air channel along 

the mane which allows the mane to breathe 

and oxygen to circulate. This helps to prevent 

irritation in the mane and hair loss. In addition 

the Performance neck has its closing system at 

the side, allowing a completely new shape of the 

neck compared to traditional neck designs. The 

new shape prevents the cold air from entering 

the rug at the horse’s chest. 

ENDURANCE RUG – CLASSIC LINE 

The Classic line from Catago Equestrian is a 

range of rugs that are the perfect choice for the 

price conscious riders who won’t compromise 

on quality! All Classic Line rugs are weather 

resistant, hardwearing and designed with 

the comfort of your horse in mind. The 2017 

launch in the Classic line is the Endurance rug. 

The Endurance rug is warm, waterproof and 

breathable in 1680D durable fabric. The rug 

features a reflective piping along the binding 

and a large reflective band on the tail flap which 

makes it very easy to find your horse on a dark 

night. Breathable to 5000 mvp and resists a water 

pressure of 5000 mm. The rug is available in 0g, 

150g, 300g and 500g with the option to add a 

detachable neck. 

JASON 2.0 – CLASSIC LINE 

The Jason 2.0 is the most timeless rug from the 

Catago Classic Line. Here you will get a durable 

and very well fitting outdoor rug at a very fair 

price point! The rug comes in a classic navy with 

all the important functionalities you need in an 

outdoor rug. 600D outer fabric and strong cotton 

lining provides a breathability of 3000 mvp and 


ugs 

a water pressure resistance of 

3000mm. 

Available in 0g for the rainy days 

and 200g and 400g for the cold 

winter days. 

CATAGO EQUESTRIAN STABLE 

RUG 

The most popular product from 

Catago equestrian! This is just a 

must-have for the winter season! 

The stable rug has a wide fleece 

collar which makes the rug super 

cozy and comfortable for your 

horse and as an extra bonus it 

protects the mane. The stable rug 

comes in grey with 100g filling, in 

blue with 300g filling and as a new 

launch for 2017 in brown with 500g 

filling. 

Bennington 

Rug Drier 

The new Bennington Rug Drier 

provides an effective, 

economical way of drying horse 

rugs. 

The Bennington Rug Drier is 

electronically controlled to 

maintain the optimum temperature 

to dry horse rugs and also does a 

great job of warming riding clothes 

before those cold morning outings! 

Made in our Nottinghamshire 

workshops and finished in a 

durable powder coat finish, the 

Bennington Rug Drier brings high 

quality Bennington engineering to 

the horse owner. 

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Yesterday’s turnout rug 

still damp the following 

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Doesn’t your horse deserve a nice dry rug? 

The engineers at 

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wish list you really don’t need 

to look any further. 

Made in their Nottinghamshire 

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and economical. Its electronic 

controls maintain optimum 

drying temperatures ensuring 

your rugs are ready to go back 

on again, and your horse is 

kept warm and healthy. 

Fitted with a 500w element, 

the drier is much better for the 

longevity of your rug, keeps 

the mud and horsehair out of 

your tumble drier and does not 

damage waterproofing or cause 

shrinkage. 

Laura at Wellow Equestrian 

Centre, near Newark says “We 

like the Bennington rug drier 

because it is so versatile and 

easy to use. We use it to dry 

everything, from big winter 

turn out rugs to overreach 

boots and bandages. It makes 

drying things in poor weather 

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And as a bonus, it does a great 

job of warming riding clothes 

before those cold morning 

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WeatherBeeta Comfitec Plus Dynamic 

Detach A Neck Medium Turnout Rug 

Comfortable, 

durable, 

remarkable 

value. The 

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comes with great 

features - 

• Super strong and 

durable 1200 denier 

triple weave outer 

shell with repel 

shell coating that 

is both waterproof 

and breathable 

• Memory foam 

wither relief pad 

that contours to the horse’s 

shape and lifts the rug off the 

wither to reduce rubbing and 

provide added comfort 

• Ezi-Clip front closure, fast and 

easy to use 

• Traditional side gusset for 

natural movement 

• Elasticated, adjustable & 

removable leg straps for a secure 

and comfortable fit 

• Reflective strips on the front 

each side and tail flap for added 

visibility 

• Twin low cross surcingles 

• Large tail flap for additional 

protection 

£99.99 

rugs 

Bridleway Ontario Medium Weight Combo Rug 

The Ontario Medium Turnouts are insulated with a 220g fill to 

protect your turned out horse throughout autumn and winter 

conditions. The combo features an integrated new style anti-rub 

cozi neck for comfort. 600d ripstop outer, 220g fill, taped seams, 

waterproof and breathable, Bridleway embossed full lining, 

adjustable buckle chest straps, cross surcingles and fillet strap, 

inner loops for attaching leg straps, large tail flap, silver heat 

transfer logos, gun metal grey anti-rust fittings. 

£79.99, www.randrcountry.co.uk 


ugs 

Shires Tempest Original 300 

Rug And Neck Set 

These heavyweight Tempest Original rugs offer 

excellent winter warmth at a fantastic price! The 

rug and neck set offers great layering options in 

changing weathers. The neck cover attaches to 

the rug and fastens with touch close fastenings. 

Key features - 

• ShireTex 600 denier ripstop 

• Waterproof and breathable outer with taped 

seams 

• 300g polyfill 

• Blanket set chest fastenings 

• Adjustable cross surcingles, adjustable fillet 

strap and tail flap 

• Durable, dependable, excellent value! 

Tempest • Original rugs offer exceptional 

value for those wanting a good, dependable 

turnout rug. 

RRP. £95 

Horseware Rambo All In One Heavy 

The Horseware Rambo Heavy Turnout is a 

customer favourite and provides comfort 

and protection for your horse. Thanks to the 

integrated neck cover design, this turnout 

is waterproof and breathable without a gap 

at the withers. It also features a PVC-covered 

elasticated tail cord, removable surcingle and 

a 1000 Denier Ballistic Nylon Outer Shell. The 

anti-bacterial moisture management lining 

eliminates bacteria that breed in the presence 

of moisture and dirt. 


• Thermobonded fibrefill for longer lasting heat 

retention. 

• Leg arches 

• Wipe clean tail cord, and reflective strips as 

standard. 

• Fully integrated neck offering one weight 

from ears to tail. 

• Stable Rugs 

RRP. £225 

Shires Tempest 200 Stable Rug And 

Neck Set 

When temperatures start dropping this 200g 

stable rug is ideal. The polyester 210 denier 

outer resists stable scuffs and is breathable for 

comfort. Removable neck covers offer great 

layering options as the temperatures drop. This 

neck cover attaches and fastens with touch 

close fastenings. 


• 210 denier outer 

• 200g quilted polyfill 

• Blanket set chest fastenings 

• Adjustable cross surcingles, fillet string and 

tail flap 

• Durable, dependable, excellent value! 

Tempest Original rugs offer exceptional 

value for those wanting a good, dependable 

turnout rug. 

RRP. £65 

Saxon 600D Combo Neck Heavy 

Horse Turnout Rug 

The Saxon 600D Combo Neck Heavy Horse 

Turnout Rug is a quality tough turnout rug at 

an affordable price! 


• 600D Outer 

• Fully Waterproof & Breathable 

• 300g Polyfill 

• 210T Nylon lining 

• Twin surcingle front closure 

• Low cross surcingles 

• Standard tail flap 

• Fillet string 

RRP. £65 

WeatherBeeta Comfitec Thinsulate 

Heavy Channel Quilt Combo Neck 

Top of the range warm stable rug in a combo 

neck design. 


• Strong 600 denier ripstop channel quilted outer 

• Thinsulate filling technology provides 

lightweight breathable warmth for your horse 

without the added bulk 

• Thermi-heat lining utilises thermal reflection 

to help maintain warmth and prevent heat 

loss, whilst allowing excess moisture to escape 

keeping your horse comfortable in cold 

weather 

• Ezi-clip front closure, fast and easy to use 

• Twin low cross surcingles 

• Large tail flap 

• Touch tape loop to fold back combo neck 

• Fillet string 

RRP. £120 

Horseware Mio Insulator 

Medium Stable Rug 

The Mio Insulator 150g Stable Rug is a superb 

value for money stable rug ideal for providing 

warmth in the stable. 

Key Features - 

• Double front closure 

• Polyester outer with polyester lining 

• Cross surcingles 

• Classic Horseware cut 

• Fillet strap 

• Colour: Navy 

RRP. £40 


Tyrex 600 D Technique 

Rug by Equithème 

The Equithème Tyrex 600 D Technique rug, helps keep your 

horse warm and comfortable. 

The turnout rug is breathable and 

waterproof and is made from 600 

Denier ripstop polyester, with taped 

seams and polycotton lining. 

Real sheepskin padding at the 

withers helps to avoid rubbing 

keeping the horse chafe-free. 

With a handy wrapping front 

thanks to the adjustable chest 

piece with clips allows a 

comfortable custom fit. The 

chest piece is mounted on selfgripping 

bands and closes with 

male/female buckles. 

For more comfort when moving the rug has elasticated ease 

leg gussets. 

Other features include low-cross surcingles, thigh straps 

and tail flap. Colours: Black or Brown and available with or 

without a 300g polyfill. Polyfill 300g, sizes available are 5’9”- 

6’9”. RRP: £81.90. Without polyfill, sizes available are 5’9”- 

7’0”. RRP: £69.90. 

For further information visit: www.equitheme.co.uk 

rugs 

The Avante Hi Viz 

Fixed Neck 

turnout rug 

The Avante Hi Viz Fixed Neck 

turnout rug goes on sale this 

month for the first time. A 

BETA prize winner, it is a 

brilliant idea for horses that 

must use or cross roads and 

lanes to access their grazing, 

or ones that have a habit of 

‘vanishing’ into the gloom in 

large fields. 

Besides being a beautifully designed and made 

turnout rug, with hi-viz yellow, it has bright 

reflective strips which ensure 360 degree 

visibility. 

FACTS AT A GLANCE 

• 200g medium weight rug 

• Size - 4ft 6in to 7ft 6in 

• 600 denier ripstop fabric, both breathable and 

waterproof 

• Ergonomic design over the withers helps 

prevent pressure as the horse grazes 

• RRP £105.00 (£73.50 for Harry Hall One Club 

members) 

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horse health 

Weighing up your Options! 

Chris Jamieson from Morley Vets 

As a population in the 

U.K. now 1 in 4 adults 

are considered to be 

obese. This crosses 

over into the equestrian sphere 

with “ bigger” adults and children 

being considered normal. This 

has become a problem at Riding 

Schools and at Equestrian 

Colleges where students may be 

not allowed to ride due to their 

weight. 

This must be upsetting for them 

as the passion for riding and 

being around horses as we know 

is very strong. But the effect 

of increased weight on horse 

welfare must be considered very 

seriously . 

Some of our great County 

Shows have set limits for riders, 

including adults warming up 

children’s ponies. The maximum 

rider weight allowed was 20% 

of the horse’s weight. This is 

considered to be at the high end. 

The general rule in the U.K. is 

that the rider’s weight should be 

just 10% of the horse’s weight. 

Therefore if the horse weighs 

500kg the maximum weight 

it should be expected to carry 

would be 50kg (just under 8 

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If a horse carries too much weight for 

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We understand to optimise 

performance in a race horse the 

weights of saddle and jockey are 

key. We handicap by increasing 

the weight carried. This seems to 

be obvious but sometimes riders 

don’t use good old fashioned 

common sense. 

If a horse carries too much 

weight for too long a period 

it will suffer the effects of 

orthopaedic problems and pain. 

It has become traditional to 

measure “strength or stoutness” 

by using the circumference of 

the bone and tendon mass just 

below the knee of the forelimb. 

Equations can be used to express 

the load that a cross section can 

support or express the figure as a 

limb with this bone and tendon 

circumference can support a 

maximum body weight . A B-T 

circumference of 8 inches will 

support a maximum body weight 

of 1000lb or just over 450 kg. 

The size and width of the horse’s 

foot is another good indicator of 

weight bearing capacity. 

Therefore a 16hh horse with 9 

inches of bone and good feet, in 

proportion, will carry a heavier 

rider than a 16hh horse with less 

bone and small feet. 

As riders we should also consider 

“ How” we ride. I know tall quite 

heavy men who ride as light as 

a feather and other smaller ones 

that ride like a lead weight. The 

latter will cause more damage to 

his horse in time both to limbs, 

feet and back. This is proved 

to be so when seeing cases in 

practice. 

It is up to Vets and Instructors 

to politely point out to a rider 

if they are expecting too much 

from their mount. This would 

also be included as part of a 

pre-purchase examination as 

“suitability for purpose”. 

So when you are thinking about 

buying your next “ Ferrari” 

consider carefully your weight 

and expertise, what you actually 

want to do and for how long you 

want to do it, then choose an 

animal that will cope with your 

demands and not be put under 

physical stress. Then you can 

enjoy your riding with no guilty 

feelings. 


horse health 

A Winner’s Story – 

The Photizo 

I 

saw the competition to win the hire of a Photizo unit 

courtesy of Eleanor Frost Equine Sports Massage, in the 

July edition of Equestrian Life. 

Ross, my 12 year old ISH had just been put on box rest with 

a tear to the check ligament and a secondary tear to his 

deep digital flexor tendon (DDFT) so I was really interested 

to find out more. Thankfully, I was lucky enough to win 

the competition and within a couple of days, Eleanor had 

promptly delivered the unit to me! She explained how to use 

it, for how long and the science behind it’s effectiveness - I 

have to say it’s really simple to use. 

At the end of the trial period, I’ve been so impressed that I’ve 

now bought one of the units. As the injury was 8 weeks old, 

I wasn’t sure I’d be able to see much difference however the 

lump on his leg has visibly decreased since using the Photizo. 

I was hopeful his first appearance in Equestrian Life might 

have been for competing or winning something, not tearing 

his check ligament! Having said that, I’m really impressed 

with the Photizo Vetcare device, and would definitely 

recommend it’s use to anyone. 

Ruth Wakefield. 

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dressage 

HORSES will be HORSES… 

This month has seen Lara suffer the disappointment of having to 

withdraw Bodyguard from the National Championships. After working 

so hard to get there, read on to find out why… 

The month got off to a disappointing 

start when I had to withdraw 

Bodyguard from the Nationals. 

Although all our preparation had been going 

really well, the Thursday before we were due 

to compete I took Bodyguard out hacking 

for a good few miles of hill work, mixed with 

some canter work which he totally loved. 

Lara and 

Jasmine, 

one of her 

promising 

homebred 

youngters 

The following day he came out of his stable 

a little stiff, but did then seem to walk it 

off, however the next day he had a hock the 

size of a balloon. Although he was totally 

sound and full of energy, the decision was 

made to put him on antibiotics to reduce 

the inflammation and stop it going up or 

down his leg and because they were steroidbased 

for immediate effect, I had to make 

the horrible decision to withdraw from the 

Nationals because you cannot compete if 

your horse is on these drugs. 

What was even more 

annoying was that Rhett 

Bird came over the day 

before I should have 

been competing 

and because he was 

totally sound, we 

went through his 

test and he was a 

total star, well up for 

challenging a top ten 

place that I had been 

dreaming of. 

As they say ‘horses will be 

horses’ and these things just 

make you stronger, although at 

the time my tears maybe didn’t 

agree! 

The following weekend we were meant to be 

camping but the weather well and truly put a 

stop to that, too. Two nights in a muddy field 

with a tent and Annabelle didn’t really seem 

like fun, and as it was only 40 minutes away 

from home we decided that driving home at 

night to a comfy warm bed was the better 

option! 

It is our company year-end at the end of 

October, so for me, September and October 

are mainly spent snagging and doing 

handovers 

with the 

customers. This 

does take over 

my competing a 

little bit at this time 

of year but I have already 

booked my three stables 

for November’s show at 

Sheepgate. I am really looking forward to this 

show as I might finally bite the bullet and do 

an Inter 2 on Bodyguard and take Cleo for 

her first ever outing. 

Lara and husband Gary celebrating 

their second wedding anniversary. 

Gary and I celebrated our second wedding 

anniversary this month, with a lovely meal 

out. I can’t believe it was two years ago and 

wish we could do it all over again! 

I have had some amazing lessons at Rhett’s 

regular clinics including with my two threeyear-olds 

in preparation for their first outings 

in January. I have to say I can see me selling 

these two superstars as they are so laid back 

and I am just not used to it. I only tend to 

keep slightly quirky ones and both of these 

are so chilled, good to hack out, not spooky at 

all and even like to jump. You never know… 

my eventing days might not be over! 

Jasmine is one of these three-year-olds and 

is by my own Cadans M. I now have three 

Cadans offspring in work and all of them have 

his stamp of a head which is lovely to see, as 

well as his fantastic movement. 

Next month I have some very exciting news 

that I can’t reveal just yet, so watch this 

space! 

For further information contact Lara 

Edwards on 07920 452739, visit www 

laraedwardsdressage.com or ‘Like’ the Lara 

Edwards Dressage Facebook page. 

36 October 2017 Equestrian Life

horse health 

Dental Care of the 

OLDER HORSE 

Heather Urquhart BVMS CertAVP 

(Equine Dentistry) BAEDT MRCVS 

Whilst all 

horses require 

regular dental 

examinations to 

ensure their teeth and mouths 

are in tip top condition, it is 

especially important not to 

overlook the older equines - 

many of these horses are no 

longer stabled or in work, and 

it is therefore easier to miss the 

early warning signs of dental 

disease. 

Many horses start to resent 

dental treatment as they get 

older - this is likely due to 

dental pain, or potentially 

arthritic pain from the temporal 

mandibular joint, and sedation 

should always be considered in 

these cases. Some horses will 

also benefit from pain relief, 

in addition to sedation, prior 

to a dental examination being 

undertaken, especially if a 

particularly painful condition is 

suspected or has been previously 

diagnosed. 

It is also important to remember 

that horses do not have an 

unlimited amount of tooth 

- every year, the amount 

of reserve tooth available 

decreases. Therefore, any 

rasping of teeth in older horses 

should be performed very 

carefully, taking great care not 

to remove excessive amounts 

of dental tissue, as anything 

that is removed is essentially 

shortening the lifespan of the 

tooth, and therefore the horse. 

In many cases, if routine dental 

maintenance has been regularly 

performed throughout life 

and the teeth are well aligned, 

only minimal rasping will be 

required, if at all. A thorough 

examination with a headlight 

and mirror, however, 

should still be 

performed every 6-12 

months to identify 

any potential 

problem areas. 

Whilst all the 

signs of dental 

disease discussed 

in previous 

articles can apply 

to the older horse, 

the most common 

signs include: 

• Eating more slowly 

than normal 

• Food pouching in cheeks 

• Quidding (dropping partially 

chewed balls of forage) 

• Smell from mouth 

• Loss of muscle (hollowing) 

over cheeks due to decreased 

ability to chew 

• Excessive salivation (drooling) 

• Holding head to one side 

when eating 

• Weight loss (may be gradual) 

The above signs can be 

attributed to more than one of 

the following problems: 

Sharp enamel points and dental 

overgrowths 

In older horses, teeth only 

erupt through the gum at a 

rate of 1-2mm a year, if at 

all. Therefore the formation 

of sharp enamel points 

occurs more slowly, and if 

dental maintenance has been 

performed regularly throughout 

their life then it is likely 

that only minimal rasping of 

these points will be required. 

However, if a prolonged period 

of time has elapsed between 

dental examinations, or if the 

horse has displaced cheek teeth 

Displaced Upper Cheek Tooth 

digging into the cheek 

that do not grind down evenly, 

then these sharp points can dig 

into the cheeks and tongue and 

cause traumatic ulceration and 

discomfort. 

Diastemata 

Diastemata are common 

findings in older horses - teeth 

tend to be narrower towards 

their roots, and therefore as 

they continue to erupt gaps 

often appear between the 

teeth. If these gaps are wide 

then minimal amounts of 

food will become trapped, but 

occasionally sharp twigs and 

Large diastema upper cheek teeth 

displaced upper 

cheek tooth 

thorns become trapped and 

can cause extensive damage to 

surrounding soft tissues. Narrow 

gaps can cause particularly 

painful gum and periodontal 

disease as the food becomes 

tightly wedged in the space. 

Displaced teeth and Loose teeth 

Teeth become shorter with age, 

and therefore are less firmly 

embedded into the jaw. In 

some horses the teeth start to 

move, and can point towards 

the tongue or the cheeks. This 

contributes to diastemata 

formation, and can also cause 

ulceration to adjacent soft 


Severe Incisor Disease 

Severley Overgrown Cheek Teeth 

missing upper incisors 

Extracted Teeth from 

Elderly Horse 

If the horse does not improve 

following dental treatment, then 

further advice should be sought 

from your veterinary surgeon. 

Feeding 

Once the teeth have started 

to wear out, or if the mouth is 

painful, then efficient grinding 

of forage will be limited. 

These horses will require a 

‘hay replacement’ type diet, 

consisting of soaked feedstuffs, 

often combined with high 

energy oil based products to 

aid weight gain, fed in large 

buckets several times a day. 

Proprietary feeds for older 

horses are supplied by most feed 

stores, and nutrition advice can 

be sought from your veterinary 

surgeon or feed company 

nutritionists. 

Food packing into cheek causing ‘hamster 

pouch’ of food 

Smooth mouth in elderly pony 

tissues if there are any sharp 

points. Eventually, teeth will 

become loose and may require 

removal if they do not fall out by 

themselves. 

Smooth mouth 

In some older horses the teeth 

wear out before they become 

loose - these teeth have a 

smooth, concave grinding 

surface, and are therefore 

ineffective at grinding forage. If 

multiple teeth are affected then 

a special diet will be necessary 

to enable the horse to maintain 

condition, as it will be difficult 

or impossible for him to eat 

forage effectively. 

Incisor disease 

Older horses can suffer from 

painful incisor disease too - 

EOTRH (Equine Odontoclastic 

Tooth Resorption and 

Hypercementosis), discussed 

previously, is more common 

in the older population. In 

addition, diastemata between 

the teeth can cause painful gum 

inflammation and periodontal 

disease, and teeth can become 

loose, or overgrown where a 

tooth is already missing. 

Other diseases 

It is important to remember that 

older horses may be suffering 

from other underlying health 

conditions too. Whilst some 

signs of dental disease are 

specific, others, such as weight 

loss, may have many causes. 


dressage 

Are you looking for 

BIGGER 

STEPS? 

So Team Sheepgate have 

done plenty of planning 

this month, schedules and 

clinics are already in place 

for 2018 and the final show of the 

year is only just around the corner. 

Dare I mention Christmas which 

I have to say is really not far away 

either, I’m sure I’m not the first to 

mention it! 

So, what are you going to spend 

your time working on over the next 

few weeks? The development of the 

medium paces is a common request 

I get and the question comes ‘How 

can I get more than a 6?’ 

What is expected in the 

movement? 

Let’s start with the canter because 

so often when you develop the 

canter, the trot will already 

have improved but it doesn’t 

often work the other way round 

although many riders can become 

over focused on the getting the 

trot right. From the working 

canter the horse should show a 

clear increase in the length of 

the stride with hurrying. The 

horse should give the impression 

of taking more time to cover 

the ground and be in the air for 

longer rather than being quicker 

to get the feet back on the 

ground. It is always shown in a 

test on a straight line so this gives 

me every reason not to always 

train it on a straight line. 

Start with a good working canter 

on a 20 metre circle, check that 

the horse is standing up around 

your inside leg; even use a 

suggestion towards shoulder in to 

help with the engagement of the 

hindquarters. So often riders use 

too much leg and drive with the 

seat, think more about releasing 

your seat and allowing the 

Canter 

Canter on a circle 


TOP TIP 

I must share my latest exercise 

that many of my clients have been 

performing this month. A few 

months ago I shared my square of 

poles that we use on a daily basis. 

I have progressed this and made 

the square bigger, so approximately 

12 – 14 metres and it only has two 

opposite corners in place. This 

encourages the horse and rider to 

be accurate around the poles where 

the corners are in place and then 

they have to create their own corner 

where there aren’t any poles before 

getting to the next corner where 

the poles are in place again. It can 

be used in walk, trot and canter and 

lateral work can be added in around 

it too. This is a really great exercise 

for many different combinations. 

It will be staying in the school at 

Sheepgate for next month for sure. 

SHEEPGATE BOMMEL WAS 

DANCING HIS SOCKS OFF! 

So I decided to get back out 

there with my boy ‘Sheepgate 

Bommel’, he’s been out of the 

dressage scene for a while 

as I have been so busy with 

Lily and her adventures. 

Clearly he was enjoying it as 

much as I was! The end of 

September gave me my chance 

to compete at home, I was 

delighted to secure two wins 

in the Elementary freestyle 

to music and then in October 

I decided to dip my toe into 

Medium which was his debut 

at this level and was delighted 

with my 75% in the freestyle. 

Fingers crossed I can get my 

final qualifier for the winter 

regionals this month before 

Lily takes over his reins to 

gain some valuable experience 

through the winter. 

The circle gives the 

horse and rider the 

consistent support 

and is a really good 

way of developing 

the canter 

horses back to come up underneath 

your seat. This can’t happen if you 

are driving into him with your seat. 

Initially only ask for a few strides and 

then return to working canter. This 

can be developed around the circle 

until you feel confident in riding the 

longer strides and maintaining the 

balance and control. The circle gives 

the horse and rider the consistent 

support and is a really good way of 

developing the canter. Once you have 

mastered this then take your medium 

canter to wherever you might need it 

in your test and hopefully you will be 

pleasantly surprised how the canter 

has developed with the challenge and 

support of the circle. 

Bommel 


Winter - Make sure 

you’re prepared with 

Sovereign Equestrian 

“At Sovereign Equestrian, we can guide you through some of 

the problems you may face and how to keep your horse healthy 

and happy during winter.” 

The winter months for horse owners can feel 

like an endless cycle of dark nights and even 

bleaker mornings; the mercury drops towards 

freezing, the nights get colder and rain starts 

to become an issue. As with any aspect of 

caring for your horses, it’s important to be 

pro-active in tackling the challenges that will 

come with the inevitable, adverse weather 

conditions of winter. At Sovereign Equestrian, 

we can guide you through some of the 

problems you may face and how to keep your 

horse healthy and happy during winter. 

Mud Fever: this refers to a wide range of skin 

problems, mainly caused by an infectious 

agent that thrives in muddy wet conditions. 

The infection can stay dormant in the skin 

and become active when the skin becomes 

damaged, for example, when the skin is exposed 

to long periods of wetting causing an acute 

inflammatory reaction. 

Mud fever is not just caused by prolonged wet 

conditions, there are many factors, such as, 

standing in deep or soiled bedding, constantly 

washing limbs, skin trauma and white limbs, 

are just a few. Mud fever is recognised by the 

distribution of lesions or scabs. Some horses 

also suffer from lameness, heat and swelling. 

The treatment of mud fever is to keep the skin as 

clean and dry as possible. Usually this can only 

be achieved if the horse is removed from the wet 

and mud. Also, the scabs should be removed to 

allow direct access for treatment. Once the limb 

is clean and dry a variety of creams and lotions 

are available to help reduce the inflammation. 

Temperature Control: As the weather gets 

more harsh, and the temperatures start to 

plummet, a horse grows a thicker coat. This is 

designed to insulate and protect the horse from 

the adverse weather. Therefore, if your horse 

is not clipped then they do not 

need to have thick winter rugs 

on. However, if your horse is 

being exercised their winter 

coat can cause a problem, 

therefore, either a full, blanket or 

trace clip helps keep the horse 

cooler during exercise. But 

the loss of a coat needs to 

be compensated with the 

attachment of a rug. 

Clean Water In the 

depths of winter it’s 

often the case that 

drinking water for 

horses can freeze. 

Therefore, it is 

important for 

horses to have 

access to

clean water as dehydration increases the risk of 

conditions, such as; impaction colic. Therefore, 

you should make regular checks to your horse’s 

water, both in the field and stable, to ensure it is 

still drinkable. If you have automatic drinkers 

in the stable make sure to fill water buckets as 

pipes will freeze and they take considerable 

time to defrost. 

Calorie Intake: During colder weather horses 

burn more calories to stay warm. Therefore, 

their calorie intake needs to increase. Hay is 

an excellent source of calories, and during 

snowfall can give horses something to 

eat without having to forage for it. 

Most of all during the winter it is important 

to keep your horse in their usual routine. To 

exercise them as much as you are able to, as this 

will considerably diminish the overall effects of 

the winter weather. After exercise it is essential 

to make sure your horse is thoroughly cool and 

dry after work before they are rugged up and 

left, as your horse can easily develop a chill. 

Winter can be a bleak time when owning a 

horse, so it is important just to do your best and 

try to implement these simple tips to ensure 

that you’re preventing a number of winter 

related problems. As always though, remember 

to have fun will your horses! 

About Sovereign 

Equestrian 

At Sovereign Equestrian, we train, maintain, 

and care for our horses so that they become 

exceptional performers across all disciplines. 

We know that a fit and healthy horse is 

a happy horse, and a happy horse is a 

successful horse. We want to share some 

of our techniques with you because, with 

the right care your horse can reach its true 

potential.

eventing 

Oasby Horse Trials 

n 14-15th October | Report by Arabella Clegg 

As the season draws ever 

closer to the end it was 

an unusually sunny 

weekend for this time 

of the year, especially as Oasby 

is often wet and gloomy. The 

ground was firmer than usual but 

wonderful for the time of year 

considering. 

Annie Bellamy had a good 

weekend with her two horses 

finishing first and second. Quba 

was having just his second run 

of the year, to finish in runner up 

spot in BE90 section Q. While Hera 

S, another five year old picked 

up his second victory of the 2017 

season in BE100 section I. 

The intermediate section F was 

successful for Piggy French who 

filled three of the top ten places. In 

third was Big Berry, a seven-yearold 

who started his eventing career 

this season at BE100 level. He has 

stepped up to this level by never 

having a show jumping or cross 

country fault at any event. Graf 

Cavalier, by Grafenstolz finished in 

fourth while Templepatrick Cooley 

finished tenth. 

Heidi Coy picked up three great 

results over the levels, she took top 

spot in the under 18 Novice as well 

as third place in the same class. 

As well as this she was fourth on 

Carrigsean Tigerseye in the Open 

PHOTOS BY TIM WILKINSON 

Constance Copestake, based just 

a stones throw from Oasby but 

a rider for France, had a win in 

the BE90 Open on her dressage 

score of 22.8, her mount Temple 

Ellie added 2.8 time penalties 

across the country. Denver VI 

finished second in the open 

intermediate under 21 class. 

Georgie Rockingham and 

her six year old Olaris Beech 

finished their season with 

a second place in the BE100 

section L on their dressage 

of 30. 

With five rides over the weekend 

Alex Postolowsky had three top 10 

placings. A third place on Freddie 

VIII, an extremely consistent horse 

at this level. While Tulla Clover 

in the Open Novice kept us his 

record of placings by finishing 

ninth. As did Ashburton, 

an exciting seven-yearold, 

who has had a great 

season and also finished 

in ninth place in the 

intermediate section F. 

Georgie Rockingham OLARIS 

BEECH (2nd BE100 secion L) 

Intermediate under 

21. 

Bouncing back 

from Burghley it 

was great to see 

Simon Grieves 

riding Douglas 

jump a lovely 

double clear in the 

Open Intermediate 

for fourth place. 

Simon’s other two rides 

for the weekend were 

also faultless in the jumping 

phases, leaving him in seventh 

in the intermediate and fifth in a 

BE100 section. 

A first and third for two DHI 

horses, both ridden by Heidi 

Woodhead. Handsome DHI and 

Harieko DHI both five-year-olds 

who have just had two previous 

British eventing appearances, 

finished on their dressage scores 

of 29 and 29.5 respectively in the 

BE100 classes. 

Richard Norfolk YOUGHAL LAD 

(1st place BE100 section N) 

Simon Grieve DOUGLAS (4th place Open 

Intermediate section H) 

Alex Postolowsky DENVER III 

(Intemediate section F) 

Sara Bowe led the dressage phase 

in the Intermediate section I, but 

a few time faults amounting to 7.6 

dropped her to eventual fifth, in a 

section that was extremely tight 

and came down to your first phase 

score and then the time across the 

country. 

Sara Bowe ERBENTICO VB (5th place 

Intermediate secion F)

Charlotte Hogg KINGSLAND PRINCE OF TIDE (1st place BE90 

section Q) 

Anna Taylor IRISH ENCOUNTER (2nd place BE100 section O 

Heidi Woodhead HANDSOME DHI (1st place BE100 section O) 

Annie Bellamy QUBA (2nd place BE90 section Q) 

Constance Copestake DENVER VI (2nd 

place Open Intermediate u21 section G) 

Laura Greenhalgh STANHOPES TRAVELLING MAN 

(1st place BE100 section I) 

Isabelle Macey RAYID CRACKER JACK 

(2nd place BE90 section R) 

Caroline Powell 

SHANNONDALE 

INCA (1st place 

Novice section C) 

Sally Butler TREGIDA (2nd place BE100 

section I) 

Margo Sly LITTLE 

NEWMARKET BOB (1st place 

BE90 section S 

Kizzy Smith BERLIOZ DU COIN (2nd place BE90 section P) 

Piggy French 

EMERALD JONNY 

(1st place Novice 

section B) 

Sally Chamberlain CHEVALIAN ROYAL FIRE (1st place BE90 

section R) 


eventing 

Osberton 

International 

and Young Horse 

Championships 

n Writes Arabella Clegg 

KBIS SIX YEAR OLD 

CHAMPIONSHIP 

Ending the season as she started 

with wins and top placings, Piggy 

French’s young horses excelled 

all week, AKD Corline won the 

title and stablemate, Carnival 

March placed fourth. It could so 

easily have been a 1-2 but for a 

rail down by Carnival March in the 

showjumping. 

“The Young Horse Championships 

have been the target for these 

two horses all year. They are both 

very promising,” Piggy said. “AKD 

Corline has a fantastic brain and 

is very professional in his work 

which makes my life easy. For 

a big horse he is very light and 

balanced.” 

Less than a show jump behind in 

second was Nicola Wilson and JL 

Dublin, an extremely consistent 

young horse who has already 

proved himself at Intermediate 

level by winning his debut run 

earlier in the month at Richmond. 

Nicola also had good placings over 

the weekend with All We Need, 

finishing ninth in the same section 

and another exciting young horse 

in the five year olds, Chabadu who 

finished 11th. 

Alex Postolowsky and Grappa 

Nera continued their excellent 

double clear form for eventual 

11th place, finishing on their 

dressage score of 46.0. 

Moongariff Duke, the ride for 

Willa Newton 

Nicola Wilson JL DUBLIN (2nd place 

CICYH* KBIS 6yo Championships) 

Piggy French AKD CORLINE (Winners 

of the KBIS 6yo Championships) 

only started eventing this year, and 

having done four novices prior to coming 

to Osberton, posted a 48.2 dressage and 

nothing to add thereafter to finish 14th. 

Willa who has had her most successful 

season to date with a fantastic and 

enviable string of horses, was competing 

no less than seven horses at this event. 

PHOTO BY TIM WILKINSON 

Willa Newton MOANGARRIFF DUKE (14th place CICYH* KBIS 

6yo Championships) 

Alex Postolowsky GRAPPA NERA (11th place CICYH* KBIS 6yo 

Championships) 

Ben McClumpha ROYALE BEACH (4th place CCI2*) 


Alice Pearson WORD ON THE STREET (7th place CCI2*) 

Emilie Chandler 

GORTFADDA DIAMOND 

(3rd place CCI2*) 

Becky Hartley SAFIRA (KBS 5yo Championshps) 

Her best result came in the seven 

year old two star where Cavatina 

Tinkerbelle finished in tenth. 

KBIS FIVE YEAR OLD 

CHAMPIONSHIP 

Ros Canter and the Grafenstolz 

sired Lordships Graffalo finished 

fourth on their 28.5 dressage in a 

section that was extremely tightly 

scored in the first phase. 

KBIS FOUR YEAR OLD 

CHAMPIONSHIP 

Ginny Turnbull rode Just Soda No 

Ice to victory in the four-year-old 

championship. This was the mare’s 

fourth affiliated run and she has 

yet to incur a jumping penalty in 

either the showjumping or the 

cross country. 

“She’s so trainable and totally 

consistent,” said Ginny, who 

backed the horse. This was an 

excellent achievement following 

on from the pair finishing 10th 

in this year’s Dubarry Burghley 

Young Event Horse Finals. Ginny 

had five horses in the four year old 

championships, a few poles rolled 

between the others kept them out 

of the top placings. 

Despite the wet ground conditions, 

the time wasn’t hard to get in the 

CCI one star so apart from the 

odd four faults among the top ten 

placings it was the score from the 

dressage judges that was the most 

important. Alex Postolowsky had 

two in the top ten. Both of these 

horses have impeccable jumping 

records. 

In the CCI two star it was an 

expensive pole rolled for Emilie 

Chandler and her ride Gortfadda 

Diamond who led all the way but 

one coloured rail on the floor 

dropped them to eventual third. 

Samantha Hobbs and Tresoke 

had their best result together at 

this level by finishing on their 

dressage score of 48.8 to sit in 

sixth at the end of the four days of 

competition. 

Yasmin Ingham REHY DJ (5th place CICYH** 

KBIS 7yo Championships) 

Matt Heath ONE OF A KIND II (2nd place CCI2*) 

James Avery ZAZU (Winners of the 

CCI2*) 

Virginia Turnbull JUST SODA NO ICE (Winners of 

the KBIS 4yo Championships) 

Bubby Upton COLA III (Winners of 

the CICYH** KBIS 7yo Champions) 

Annie Bellemy I G W (12th place KBIS 4yo 

Championships 

Dani Evans HOLLYWOOD DANCER (Winners of 

the KBIS 5yo Championships) 


eventing 

French leads an international 

field at Kelsall Hill Horse Trials 

British International Piggy 

French was a force to 

be reckoned with at an 

action-packed Kelsall Hill British 

Eventing Horse Trials – an event 

kindly sponsored by Istanbul BBQ 

Chester. 

French took pole position in the 

Graham Heath Equestrian Open 

Intermediate class with ‘Jump Jet 

III’ ahead of Ireland’s Jonty Evans 

and ‘Cooley Rorkes Drift’. Third 

place went to China’s Alex Hua 

Tian riding ‘Dooney Rock’, a horse 

owned by Lesley Bradshaw from 

Istanbul BBQ Chester. 

Piggy’s run of good form 

continued in the Barlows 

sponsored Intermediate class 

when she pocketed the runner’s 

up prize in Section M aboard 

‘Templepatrick Cooley’. In Section 

L, Piggy and ‘Big Berry’ shared 

second place with Loretta Joynson 

and ‘PSH Jake’ after both riders 

completed on identical scores. 

This year marks a return to toplevel 

competition for French after 

missing last season due to the 

birth of her son, Max. In August, 

team selection for the European 

Eventing Championships heralded 

her return to the world stage 

and a second-place finish at the 

prestigious Burghley Horse Trials 

followed. 

Piggy commented: “Kelsall Hill 

is a fantastic event and one that 

I always try to get to. I thought 

that the course was well built and 

inviting. Enough questions were 

asked, but it was fair and very 

educational for the horses. The 

ground was amazing, full credit to 

the team.” 

This was the final run for the 

8-year-old ‘Jump Jet III’ who is 

owned by Piggy’s partner Tom 

March before he moves up to 

Advanced level. 

BARLOWS INTERMEDIATE 

ROUND-UP 

It was a sparkling victory for Paul 

Sims and ‘Lonestar’ in Section 

M. This was the first win at 

Intermediate level for the 8-yearold 

gelding who is jointly-owned 

by Paul and his father Steve. 

Meanwhile, Rosie Thomas and the 

homebred ‘Heat Wave’ produced 

the fastest cross country round of 

Section L to take top honours. 

IT’S KELSALL HILL 

Kelsall Hill received record 

entries across three busy days of 

competition with riders praising 

the team for the good going and 

the outstanding cross country 

courses designed by Captain Mark 

Phillips and built by David Evans. 

David and his team have been 

appointed as the course builders 

Paul Sims riding Lonestar 

for the 2020 Olympic Games in 

Tokyo. 

Visitors to this award-winning 

equestrian venue enjoyed birds 

of prey demonstrations, free face 

painting, and the trade stands on 

offer. Kelsall Hill’s Emma Latham 

hosted a coffee morning in aid of 

Macmillan Cancer Support and 

The Injured Jockeys Fund and 

the attractions extended to an 

arena eventing championships 

sponsored by Frickers Formula 

Horse Feeds. 

Kelsall Hill’s next British Eventing 

fixture will run from 20-22 April 

2018. 

www.kelsallhill.co.uk 

PHOTO BY FRW PHOTOGRAPHY 

Sophie Croxton and Mr Mcgowan 

Alex Hua Tian on Dooney Rock 

Jonty Evans and Cooley Rorkes Drift 

PHOTO BY MARK CLAYTON 

PHOTO BY MATT NUTTALL PHOTOGRAPH 

PHOTO BY FRW PHOTOGRAPHY 

Piggy French and Jump Jet III 

Rosie Thomas riding Heat Wave 

PHOTO BY ANN GIBBONS 


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We continue to find out more stories about some of our local stars 

Reader Success stories 

It’s a Red for Polly 

Mallender at the 

Tickhill One Day 

Challenge 

The adventures of Polly Mallender 

and Skewpie Champagne Charlie 

(owned by Emma Hore) . The 

weekend didn’t get off to a brilliant start; 

Pancake the hunter trod on my foot and 

caused some visible and painful damage. 

Cheeko (Skewpie Champagne Charlie) 

then did not want to be caught for his 

bath in preparation for his dressage at 

Milton EC. 

Two disastrous tests later Cheeko 

spent a good hour in the work-in arena, 

remembering he was a horse, not a 

camel. Come Sunday I was left deflated 

and downbeat; all the time and money 

I put into these horses and we can’t get 

over 65%! The day started with Cheeko 

standing on my damaged toe. At this 

point I was ready to tell Mum we would 

making waves across the equestrian world 

READER SUCCESS: POLLY MALLENDER 

forfeit my entry fee and have a day off; 

however, Tickhill RC very kindly let me 

enter last minute so I felt it would be 

disrespectful to not take my place. 

After Cheeko’s best giraffe impression on 

Saturday, I worked him at home prior to 

setting off to Tickhill; I was determined 

to get above 65%. He didn’t go terribly 

but was certainly no Valegro, with time 

pushing on and a filthy horse, we stopped 

our schooling session. Cheeko had a quick 

bath and plait up and off we went to 

Tickhill. Warming up he felt at best ‘okay’. 

There were some lovely horses warming 

up and I felt sure my place would be in the 

PHOTOS COURTESY OF ZTEN MEDIA 

lower ranks. We went into the arena and I 

was pleased we didn’t disgrace ourselves. 

Give and retake of the reins in canter felt 

good, as did the free walk. 

A nice square halt finished the test and 

I though we may have broken the 65% 

barrier by a tiny margin. A quick change 

into XC gear for the SJ/WH section. 

The course was excellent with precise 

distances, well thought out questions and 

lots to look at. Cheeko sailed round for a 

double clear, gaining compliments from 

the volunteers in the commentary box! 

When the results were read out and we 

had won, I thought it must have just been 

for the jumping section; it wasn’t until 

I collected my rosette and sheet I saw 

we had the best dressage score of the 

class with 70.36%! The last time I scored 

anything near to this was when I was 

riding my 12hh pony ‘Jasmine’ (MANY 

years ago!) 

After a terrible start to the weekend, 

Cheeko really did redeem himself and is 

proof that what you put in, you ‘can’ out. 

READER SUCCESS: VICKY LEE 

A Coloured to really catch the eye 

PHOTO BY EMMPIX.CO.UK 

Vicky Lee is back, fresh 

from her success at 

the Arches Show, 

where she was 1st place 

Amateur ridden Traditional/ 

Native, followed by Reserve 

Champion in that section and 

then overall reserve supreme 

ridden, with Goldston Mr 

Fantastic also known as 

Ferdie is 7 years old. 

Vicky (Lee) has produced him 

from a nervous unbroken 

three-year-old. In this time, 

he has proved a challenge but 

the patience and time has 

paid off and he has turned 

into a wonderful boy. 

Such a pleasure at home 

and out competing. They 

have achieved so much, 

“more than I ever thought” 

commented Vicky. He is 

competing in affiliated and 

unaffiliated dressage to 

Novice level but at home he 

works towards Elementary. 

He is also very successful 

at showing both in hand 

and now ridden, achieving 

so many trophies, sashes 

and rosettes and standing 

either champion or reserve 

champion at the majority of 

shows he attends. 

Says Vicky “Our dream is 

that one day he will qualify 

for RIHS or HOYS! He really 

is one in a million and I feel 

so proud of how far he has 

come”. 

Vicky Lee and Goldston Mr Fantastic, photo courtesy 

of Emmpix 

PHOTO BY EMMPIX.CO.UK 


eader success stories 

READER SUCCESS: NATASHA DOLMAN 

Second Time Lucky for 

Natasha and Mackenzie 

Qualifying for HOYS 

has been my dream 

since the day I can 

remember, and when Mack 

was born, I knew he was very 

special. I was only 9 years 

old when Lily, my Mum’s half 

Suffolk punch mare, who she 

has owned since just 6 months 

old and is now 26, gave birth, 

and I asked my mum “do you 

think me and Mack will go 

to HOYS one day?”, my mum 

replied “you never know, 

maybe”, and the dream took 

off from there really. I was 

totally inspired by the 2007 

Search for a star champion, 

Jordan Cook and Fleetwater 

Xecutive, and that’s what 

sparked my dream of wanting 

to ride at HOYS. 

After qualifying for last year’s 

final at Houghton Hall in 

Cambridge, unluckily, Mack 

went lame with a foot abscess 

just two days before we were 

due to leave for the NEC. We 

had another bash this year 

and the competition was so 

stiff, they had to split my 

class into two sections and 

select 3/4 out of each group, 

then we all went in the ring 

together for the final placings. 

We ended up qualifying once 

more and I was so very proud 

that we had managed to 

qualify for the second time 

on our second attempt. We 

trained very hard all year for 

the final in October, yet there 

was always something that 

life would throw at us. 

Just a few weeks before the 

finals, at the end of August, 

Mack’s front off-side leg 

was slightly swollen, yet 

he was 100% sound when 

being walked and trotted 

PHOTO BY 1ST CLASS IMAGES 

Natasha Dolman and Mackenzie 3rd SEIB Search for a Star Show Cob 

up. We had the vet come 

and she diagnosed him with 

‘tendinitis’, a swelling of 

the fibres that surround the 

tendons in the lower limb, 

which to heal needed box 

rest and just walking on flat 

ground in straight lines. After 

the vet had left, my heart 

sank. For the second time I 

felt like my dream had been 

taken away from me. I tried 

to stay positive and we put 

together a rehab programme. 

We started walking him just 

along the road and back again 

for two weeks, then started 

walking a little more and got a 

little further. Between the end 

of August and the beginning 

of October, Mack had been in 

a school just three times. We 

didn’t know if we would be 

able to make it to HOYS for 

the second time. 

However I kept positive and 

carried on. Time flew by and 

before I knew it, it was the 3rd 

October and we were at the 

NEC, with Mack tucked away 

in his stable, and we went 

for a coffee and a walk round 

the site. At 9pm we were in 

for a warm up in the TopSpec 

arena, so we tacked up and 

trekked for 15 minutes to get 

to the ring. The lights were 

so bright and music loud, 

with microphones booming 

and chairs snapping up, 

the atmosphere was simply 

amazing. We then walked 

back to the stables and tucked 

Mack into bed, we took 

ourselves to bed too; we had a 

big day ahead of us. 

We awoke on the day of my 

class and it didn’t feel real 

that we were at Horse Of The 

Year Show. We went for a 

few hours shopping first as 

my class was scheduled last 

in the TopSpec arena. We 

groomed, sprayed, scrubbed 

and sheened the boy to the 

best of our ability, and my 

mum straightened up my 

tie and pin; we then trekked 

down to the ring once again. 

All I could hear was the 

muffled sound of what must 

have been hundreds of people, 

loud music and ear piercing 

microphones, I couldn’t 

believe it, we had arrived 

and it was almost time. My 

mum was in tears before I 

was about to go in the ring, 

she said that no matter what 

happens, she is the proudest 

mummy in the world. As we 

walked through the archway, 

it was like being on a catwalk, 

people from every angle were 

watching, and the both of 

us felt right at home. Two of 

the most highly thought of 

showing experts were judging, 

and the comments that they 

gave me I will never forget. 

The lap of honour made it all 

for me; the music, clapping, 

cheering and all the rest of 

it, made me so very proud of 

my horse, he is my best friend 

and I wouldn’t have wanted 

to achieve my dreams with 

anyone else. It was the most 

fantastic experience, and 

anyone who is considering 

trying to qualify, I highly 

recommend the SEIB Search 

For A Star series. 

My thanks must go to 

Nicolina Mackenzie and 

Sue Robb, all the SEIB team, 

judges, stewards, sponsors 

and everyone else involved, 

you all helped me achieve my 

dreams. 

Last but not least I absolutely 

must thank my best friend 

Jodie and my Mum, I couldn’t 

do it without either of them, 

we make the best team ever. 

Here’s to 2018. 


horse of the year show 

Hunter is Crowned Search 

for a Star Overall Champion 

n Writes Tricia Johnson 

Accountant Lynsey 

Lawrence may have 

qualified for the SEIB 

Insurance Brokers 

Search for a Star (SFAS) final at 

Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) 

with a second place — but on 

Friday, 6 October, she went all the 

way to the top. She and her hunter 

Mista Fezziwig (Ralph) impressed 

the judges to stand overall 

champions. 

Lynsey, from Bramcote, Notts, has 

owned Ralph for six years, having 

bought him as a yearling from his 

breeder, Louise Hebditch. 

“To say I am over the moon is an 

understatement, what a day,” said 

Lynsey. “It still feels like a dream.” 

Not so long ago, it looked like an 

unattainable dream. When Lynsey 

tried to qualify the warmblood- 

Thoroughbred gelding last season, 

they were consistently pulled in 

first or second, but he wouldn’t 

settle with the ride judge. 

“He just wouldn’t give the judge 

a good ride, he got very tense 

and we were dropped down the 

line,” revealed Lynsey, 

who is 39 and has two 

sons, Teddy, five, and 

two-year-old Rory. “I think 

we had a third and a fourth, 

and maybe a sixth. He’s 

very sensitive. I broke him 

myself and I think he was 

very used to how I rode and he got 

worried when someone rode him 

differently. “I asked friends to get 

on him, took him to every showing 

clinic I could find and did lots of 

shows with ride judges.” 

And it paid off; the handsome 

bay looked a different horse when 

finishing second at Stretcholt 

back in May. He appeared even 

more confident with ride judge 

Katie Jerram-Hunnable at HOYS. 

Both Katie and veteran showman 

Robert Oliver, who was judging 

from the ground, were impressed 

by Lynsey’s achievements with 

Ralph. 

“He’s really come a very long 

way,” said Katie, who kept the 

enthusiastic and knowledgeable 

audience entertained with a 

running commentary as she 

put the finalists through their 

paces. “Lynsey has done a good 

job with him. I love the way 

he goes, he really swings 

through the shoulder.” 

Robert concurred, adding: 

“The horse gave a good account 

of himself. It was a very nice 

performance, and he really 

galloped on. He’s very correct, 

with at least eight and a half 

inches of good bone, the epitome 

of a true lightweight.” 

He confirmed: “He was a 

unanimous choice. He stood out 

from the first, he came in here and 

showed himself off. We really have 

found a star.” 

The judges agreed that Mista 

Fezziwig would not be out of 

place in next year’s open hunter 

weights; an assessment they also 

gave to the reserve, the riding 

horse/hack section champion 

Hevans Forever In My Life. The 

six-year-old (Aurora for short) was 

bought by nail technician Ellie 

Simmonds’s sister Georgie, but 

Ellie fell in love with the mare and 

subsequently bought her. 

The pair haven’t done much 

because Ellie wanted to give her 

horse time to mature, but Aurora 

rose to the occasion here and 

produced a fluent show to head 

her section and impress the 

judges again. 

“She rides really well, with 

a good length of rein,” 

assessed Katie. “I can see 

this pair going a very long 

way.” 

When Ellie qualified Aurora at 

Stretcholt, she was simply happy 

that her beloved mare went well 

for the judge. So this was the 

icing on the proverbial cake. “My 

beautiful little horse has made 

all my dreams come true,” she 

said. “She amazed me, the more 

clapping and cheering there was, 

the more she wanted to show off! 

She will enjoy a nice winter break 

now and I’ll bring her back into 

light work around Christmas. I 

hope to do some open classes with 

her next year.” 

The hack champion in the 

combined section was 16-year-old 

Danni Waterman with Pendley 

Countryman, who is owned by 

family friend Natasha Anglin. This 

combination also impressed the 

judges, who expressed genuine 

hope that they would see them in 

open hack classes next year. 

“The hack and its rider gave a 

really good account of themselves, 

and I think the hack is one of the 

hardest types to produce,” said 

Robert. 

Coincidentally, Countryman 

(stable name Peanut) was bred 

by Jennifer Williams, whose late 

husband, commentator Dorian, 

was memorably “The voice of 

Horse of the Year Show” some 

years ago. 

PHOTOS BY 1ST CLASS IMAGES 

Search for a Star, 

winning Hunter and 

Overall Champion 

Lynsey Lawrence and 

Mista Fezziwig 


Search For A Star Hack 

winner Danni Waterman 

and Pendley Countryman 

Search For A Star 

Show Working Pony 

winner Karen Oliver 

and Ebony and Lace 

This superb series continues to 

do exactly what it says on the 

tin, it brings new showing stars 

into the spotlight at HOYS. The 

judges at the qualifiers during 

the season offer tips and advice 

to the amateur competitors and 

a training day is held shortly 

before the October fixture to help 

everyone up their game. 

“The standard genuinely does get 

higher every year,” said Robert, 

who has been involved with the 

project since its inception in 1996. 

“And it’s great to see how many of 

these champions have gone on to 

shine in open company.” 

Indeed, most competitors dealt 

well with the grand occasion, 

the only blip being when Marcus 

Kirkby-Bott’s hunter Mighty 

Dan boiled over in the electric 

atmosphere of the TopSpec arena. 

With admirable cool, Marcus 

took the horse straight back out 

before his antics could unsettle 

the others. “We may try again 

next year, but I think I’ll just 

take him hunting,” said Marcus 

philosophically. 

For this year’s SEIB Search for a 

Star champion, next year offers a 

whole new challenge. “I probably 

would never have attempted open 

Search For A Star Working 

Show Horse winner Maisie 

Swain and Marlon Brando 

HOYS qualifiers, but after the 

comments from Robert and Katie, 

I have already been looking at 

shows for next season,” admitted 

Lynsey. “I will definitely try to see 

if he will carry a side saddle, too.” 

COB 

Like Anastasia Steele of popular 

culture, the judges took a chance 

on a handsome gentleman, 

selecting Charlotte’s Bunyard’s 

Take A Chance On Mr Grey (stable 

name Christian, of course) to head 

the cob section. 

“He gave both Katie and me a 

beautiful ride,” said Charlotte, 

18, who plans to read equine and 

human sports science at university 

after a gap year. “He just went like 

he does at home and wasn’t fazed 

at all. He smiled all the way round 

too, bless him; he was so good for 

a six-year-old novice. “Riding in 

that arena was breathtaking and 

going through the famous curtains 

was just amazing. A big thank 

you to Search for a Star for the 

opportunity, and I hope to return 

to HOYS in the open classes.” 

WORKING SHOW HORSE 

College student Maisie Swain 

headed this strong section with 

Marlon Brando, who is said to be 

bombproof, despite the fact that 

Search For A Star Cob winner Charlotte Bunyard 

and Take A Chance On Mister Gray 

the six-year-old was only bought 

a year ago, just backed and very 

green. Maisie, 17, had tried to 

qualify Marlon at Keysoe, where 

they weren’t placed. Based in 

Hitchin, Herts, she decided to 

have another go at Bury Farm, 

which is fairly local, and they 

won. 

Marlon is bred to jump, so the 

working show horse format, 

in which contestants have to 

perform a show and jump two 

of three fences — suited him 

perfectly. The working show pony 

class follows the same format and 

both are new this year. 

WORKING SHOW PONY 

Emma Grimes had promised her 

grandmother, Nora Cole, that one 

day she would qualify an animal 

for HOYS. Not only did she keep 

the promise, she also won the 

working show pony section with 

Ebony and Lace, ridden by her 

friend Karen Oliver. 

“I am so proud,” said Emma. 

“There have been nights when 

I’m riding at 11pm and wondering 

if it’s all going to be for nothing. 

Mollie’s been in work five to six 

times a week with both Karen 

and I riding her. She’s been out 

competing and schooling and it’s 

expensive — and sometimes it’s 

hard. 

“When Karen and Mollie walked 

into the arena, I started to cry 

because I thought, ‘What if, after 

all the work, Mollie can’t cope 

with the audience?’ When they 

Search For A Star Riding Horse winner Ellie 

Simmonds and Hevans Forever In My Life 

won I just felt overwhelming 

relief that all that grit had paid 

off, and my grandmother was 

sitting in the front row to see it. 

Nothing tops this.” 

She added: “As a traditional cob, 

without Search for a Star Mollie 

has no path to HOYS because she 

isn’t coloured or hogged. I cannot 

ever thank this series enough for 

that.” 

“SEIB Search for a Star is a 

pathway that has been taken 

by so many now-famous horses 

and riders,” said SEIB marketing 

director Nicolina McKenzie. “You 

just have to look at the 2017 

HOYS champion show pony 

Archwood Romeo Gigle. 

“It was sad this year to see Jordan 

Cook retire Fleetwater Xecutive 

after 10 years, but what a horse 

and what a career Jordan has 

had because of him and the SFAS 

competition. 

“SEIB is so proud to still be in 

the driving seat of this exciting 

series. Where else do you find 

true talent and future champions 

that just continue to make their 

mark year after year? 

“I have to thank the judges 

because they put so much time 

and effort into selecting the 

correct animals to go to Horse of 

the Year Show. Looking at some 

of these in the ‘rough’ takes real 

talent and that is what our judges, 

our riders and our qualified horses 

have.” 



“Perfect Pete” 

lives up to 

his name 

One of this season’s most 

consistent campaigners 

capped their year with 

the SEIB Insurance 

Brokers Racehorse to Riding Horse 

(R2R) title at the Horse of the Year 

Show (HOYS) on Wednesday (4 

October). 

Not for nothing is Rebecca Court’s 

ride, Beware Chalk Pit, known at 

home as Perfect Pete; they beat 

a strong field for the coveted 

title in the Birmingham NEC’s 

international arena. It was a special 

moment for Rebecca, HOYS was 

Pete’s last show, as the 13-year-old 

will now be retired. 

“I was crying before the class,” she 

admitted. “I was emotional going 

into it, knowing it was our last ride 

together. He has been my horse of 

a lifetime and today was a fairytale 

ending. I always felt he was nice 

enough to win HOYS and he really 

deserves this. 

“Being involved in his retraining 

has been really rewarding. That’s 

why we call him Perfect Pete, he’s 

so easy and genuine.” 

Pete is owned by Ann Leftley, 

from whom Rebecca has him on 

Helen Newbold and Emporers Jade 

loan, and is produced by Justine 

Armstrong-Small. “I learned to ride 

at Justine’s when I was five and I’ve 

never left,” joked Rebecca. “I’m 31 

now!” 

Pete’s victory at HOYS is even more 

rewarding as this year Rebecca 

brought him through herself, 

winning not one but two of the 

hotly contested qualifiers, Bury 

Farm and Burghley. 

“I really wanted to qualify Pete 

myself,” said Rebecca, who is 

senior lecturer in fine art at the 

Birmingham School of Art. “We’ve 

had a great season and today has 

been amazing. What a horse, what 

a star.” 

Chris Bartram-Lawton, who 

judged the racehorses with 

Rachel Thomas, was equally 

enthusiastic, saying: 

“The winner was 

the epitome of 

a retrained 

racehorse, 

a quality 

horse that 

has raced 

but now 

loves his 

second job. 

ABOVE AND INSET: Champion Rebecca Court and Beware Chalk Pit 

He was fit 

and in show 

condition, 

had light 

elastic 

paces and 

a very 

mannerly 

cadence. 

He showed 

he had taken 

to the show ring 

like a professional.” 

Pete proved this last point 

when he rose to the occasion in the 

horse supreme at HOYS on Sunday 

night, to which he gained entry 

because of his R2R victory. 

Beautifully ridden, he produced 

an impressively smooth, 

flowing show which included a 

perfectly-executed shallow canter 

serpentine, a good rein-back and a 

one-handed canter and extension, 

all of which showcased his perfect 

manners yet again in an electric 

atmosphere. 

He has also earned several ribbons 

in riding horse classes, qualifying in 

that section at HOYS this year too, 

including standing reserve supreme 

amateur riding horse champion at 

the Longines Royal International 

Horse Show in July. 

Second place in the HOYS final 

went to Helen Newbold with her 

own Emperors Jade, whom she 

described as an “impulse buy”. 

Helen bought the 12-year-old 

“JJ” at the end of last year from 

an advert for him on the internet, 

having lost her 2015 SEIB runnerup 

Tycoons Reflection due to 

unsoundness issues. 

“I was undecided about having 

another ex-racehorse, but I spotted 

an advert for JJ as an all-rounder,” 

said Helen, who won this final 

in 2013 with Deep Reflection. “I 

always have my eyes open looking 

for the next one, if you are looking 

seriously, you never find. “JJ was 


Paul Langrick and Clonard Lad 

Allister Hood and Gateshead 

He really didn’t 

race very well but 

I fell in love with 

him the first time 

I saw him 

completely amazing today and 

coped brilliantly with the HOYS 

atmosphere.” 

Jo Bates was third with the elegant 

grey Grandeur, who had won just 

under £600,000 on the track. He 

belongs to Yvonne Jacques, who 

bought him as a yearling from 

Goffs. 

Grandeur qualified for HOYS at his 

first attempt, when runner-up in 

the 30-strong class at Osbaldeston 

in April. He has also had several 

successful outings as a show hack, 

winning at the Addington Spring 

Festival, the North of England 

Summer Show and the British 

Show Horse Association National 

Championships last month. 

“I’m so incredibly proud of how far 

he has come, considering we have 

only had him for 11 months,” said 

Jo. “He coped amazingly well with 

everything. He was a little twitchy 

in the prize-giving but he soon 

settled again. He is a complete 

star.” 

Becky O’Neill’s Clonard Lad was 

fourth, ridden by Paul Langrick. 

The 12-year-old chestnut was 

seventh in 2015, Becky admitted it 

had been a year too soon, and was 

sixth last year, so is making his way 

up the rankings. Becky was quick 

to credit Paul, whom she says is the 

Hannah Horton and What Of It 

most “dedicated and hard-working 

professional” she’s ever met. 

A self-confessed “horse hoarder”, 

Becky first saw “Chester” at Market 

Rasen racecourse in March 2015. 

“He really didn’t race very well 

but I fell in love with him the first 

time I saw him,” she said. “He’s a 

beautiful boy and he’s never known 

badness.” 

Fifth, was one of the most 

consistent partnerships of the 

season, Hannah Horton and Sarah 

Ward’s What Of It, known at home 

as Wotty. Hannah has been riding 

the 14-year-old ex-chaser for just 

over a year, and they qualified at 

Vale View in August. The horse 

ran 23 times under Rules and had 

19 point-to-point starts, often 

partnered by Sarah’s son Tommy. 

“Sarah asked me to ride Wotty 

at the beginning of last year, but 

he only went to three shows, 

including HOYS where he was a 

bit starstruck,” said Hannah. “He 

was amazing today, I couldn’t 

have asked any more. Each year 

he is better, more confident 

and stronger. Next year will be 

exciting.” 

Allister Hood was sixth with 

Gateshead, the “baby” of the 

competition at just five. Bred by 

Juddmonte Farm, Zoe Turner’s 

gelding ran just twice without 

bothering the judges. He seems 

to have taken better to showing, 

qualifying at Vale View on only his 

third time in the ring. 

Lucy Barlow’s Grey Topper made 

his first appearance at HOYS a 

good one by filling sixth place 

with Claire Oliver. He only ran five 

times and has been hunting before 

starting his showing career. 

Donna Bamonte, who suffered a 

terrible blow in 2013 when she 

lost her R2R campaigner Steveys 

Lad in a collision on the way home 

from HOYS, finished eighth with 

Valentine Jak, who is easy to spot 

due to the perfect white heart on 

his forehead. 

“Sadly, it was not one of our better 

days as Jak seemed unsettled and 

stressed, unlike his normal self,” 

Donna noted philosophically. 

Ninth was Hannah Chisman’s 

Nicene Creed. She had bought the 

12-year-old former chaser to go 

point-to-pointing but entered him 

in an ex-racehorse class at a local 

show, which they duly won. They 

also compete in ladies side saddle 

classes. 

A notable absentee from this final 

was Katie Jerram-Hunnable with 

HM The Queen’s Barbers Shop, 

who finished runner-up in the 2016 

contest. 

“This morning he wasn’t 100 per 

cent himself, for the first time in 

all the time we’ve had him, so we 

made the choice not to put him in 

the ring,” revealed Katie. “We are 

devastated but they are horses, not 

machines. “Well done to Rebecca 

with Beware Chalk Pit though, he 

looked amazing and thoroughly 

deserved his win,” she added. 

Nicolina Mackenzie, marketing 

manager of sponsor SEIB, was also 

delighted with this year’s result, 

saying: “Beware Chalk Pit was a 

fitting champion of what has been 

an extremely high-quality series. 

All six qualifying rounds attracted 

massive fields and the cream 

definitely rose to the top. They are 

all champions simply for having 

got here. 

“We continue to apply stringent 

rules to both this series and the 

SEIB Search for a Star, and this 

year we have been dope-testing at 

selected Racehorse to Riding Horse 

qualifiers. We are determined to 

be the face of ethical showing and 

this year’s finalists have done us 

proud.” 



What An 

ACHIEVEMENT! 

Ashley Bird and Gwerniago Gethin relive 

their early days and qualifying experiences 

PHOTOS BY 1ST CLASS IMAGES (UNLESS SPECIFIED) 

Ashley first started riding 

when he was eight years 

of age, his sister (aged 6) 

was very into the whole 

riding dream but for Ashley. he 

was very scared of ponies but was 

fascinated at the same time. 

Due to Ashley (by his own 

admittance) being a little over 

weight when he was younger 

his mother decided to make him 

go riding with his sister, so they 

started out at Robinhouse Riding 

School, which he hated, said 

Ashley “it scared me to death!” 

CONFIDENCE STARTED TO 

GROW 

Over time Ashley started getting 

more comfortable with the whole 

riding hobby and entered into the 

spirit, entering a few competitions 

that were held at the Riding 

School, and always came away 

with a rosette, very often a red 

one! 

After being at the riding school for 

a while Ashley got the opportunity 

to loan a pony that was (in his 

words) “as old as the hills!” 

Commented Ashley, “he was 

as fast as a race horse, but 

the only reason 

I kept the 

pony was 

because I wasnt allowed anything 

too expensive and we were on a 

budget as none of my family were 

into ponies.” 

He continued “We did a couple 

of local shows but nothing major 

but I was happy with the winning 

family pony.” 

MY BIG BREAK (LITERALLY!) 

Despite having non-horsey 

parents, Ashley was fortunate as 

he grew older as his Father bought 

him a 17hh Dutch warmblood 

show-jumping mare. As Ashley put 

it “In my eyes the bigger the horse 

the smaller the fences looked. 

We formed a great partnership, 

became a member of BSJA as it 

was back then and jumped up to 

Foxhunter.”

Due to a major fall with my trainer 

Ashley had a massive confidence 

set-back and didn’t really want 

to ride again; a couple of years 

later he still had the mare and 

was trying out jumping again but 

couldn’t get the feel of the whole 

jumping experience. 

Due to moving yards and some 

of the kind ladies that were on 

the yard they introduced him to 

the show scene so he went out 

and bought his first section D, a 

stallion called Gwerniago Gethin 

(known at home as Derek), from 

Birmingham and that’s where his 

showing career all started. 

QUALIFIER SUCCESS 

The first qualifier they attended 

was at Field House in Derbyshire. 

Ashley was initially just going 

to support a good friend! As she 

had helped Ashley out by getting 

him started doing the workers, 

she had told Ashley to bring 

Derek, the experience would be 

good but Ashley was reluctant 

as they had only jumped three 

working hunter courses together. 

Commented Ashley “Standing in 

the arena awaiting to go into the 

class my nerves definitely didn’t 

get the better of me and resulted 

in winning the class and qualifying 

for the Royal International on our 

first ever attempt.” 

It didn’t stop there. They qualified 

for Horse of the Year Show first 

time out at The Royal Cheshire 

County Show too. So having gone 

from zero, Ashley found himself 

in the enviable position of two 

prestigious qualifying results from 

two attempts. Impressive stuff. 

At the Royal International Ashley 

and Derek took second place by 

just one mark and topped it off 

with a win and Reserve Champion 

at Horse of the Year Show in 2016! 

I have always done a lot of 

my training on my own as I 

am not very good at taking 

direction and listening! 

HOME-GROWN TALENT 

Ashley has always tried to do 

everything himself with regards 

to his riding as he was always told 

he would never have been good 

enough! Due to not really knowing 

anyone in the horsey world he’s 

never had anyone to look up to or 

emulate. 

WHAT MAKES A GOOD 

WORKERS PONY? 

Ashley commented “A good 

workers pony would have to be 

bold, brave but careful, they need 

to be willing to please and also 

you must have a bond with the 

pony. Confirmation, presence and 

movement would be a good asset 

for a hoys pony to have too.” 

On his qualifying and results this 

year, Ashley said “Honestly I was 

speechless, to have been able to 

qualify again with my best friend 

(Derek) and to attend HOYS was 

enough for me but to have won 

second time running 

and being placed in 

the championship I 

never thought I would 

have been able to equal 

that.” 

He added “I have 

always done a lot of 

my training on my own 

as I am not very good at taking 

direction and listening! One of the 

people I have to mention is Sarah 

Field for giving me pointers and 

tips, also making me attend the 

qualifiers and making me believe I 

was good enough! 

AND LAST BUT NOT LEAST 

“I would like to finish off by saying 

a massive thank you to my brilliant 

sponsor Shapley’s for providing 

me with the best products out on 

the market, making my boy shine 

and gleam, I am very grateful and 

honoured to be a part of your 

team. My fantastic family that 

have always been with me through 

everything and being able to 

make this dream come true, my 

special boyfriend (Liam Priestley) 

for putting up with my diva 

moments and also Derek’s diva 

moments! For turning him out to 

perfection (and me)! Also want to 

make a very special thank you to 

a very close friend that I haven’t 

known for years but we have been 

through thick and thin and she 

has always been my back bone and 

provided and made this experience 

enjoyable, fulfilling and amazing, 

thank you Sarah Weston. 

DÉJÀ VU? 

This year they qualified and went 

champion second time out for the 

Royal International at the TSR 

Show at Onley and won and went 

champion at The Royal Cheshire 

County Show for the second time, 

qualifying for Horse of the Year 

Show and going Champion. 

This year at the Royal 

International, they were second 

again by one mark and then won 

and went reserve champion at 

Horse of the Year Show 


2017 

We continue to find out more stories about some of our local stars 

Reader Success stories 

making waves across the equestrian world 


READER SUCCESS: 

DANNI RADFORD 

Another strong 

performance from 

Danni and Ryfel 

Saxon Prince 

Ryfel Saxon Prince (owned by Emma Vince) 

had his 2nd year campaigning in HOYS 

qualifiers. After he qualified last year and 

came 4th at the final the pressure was on. 

They had a couple of close results then decided on 

the journey to Aintree and if they didn’t qualify 

there to go to The Royal Highland straight after. 

The class was huge and they came in 4th. Saxon 

did a lovely show and as they revealed the results 

everyone around them began to place and they 

came in top! 

The final was much stronger this year with so many 

producers and lovely horses. Saxon was the very 

first for the ride judge and as always gave a lovely 

ride to be placed 8th at HOYS. 

Danni Radford and Ryfel 

Saxon Prince 8th Non 

Native Coloured Horse 

READER SUCCESS: EMMA MRVIK 

A memorable 

first time at HOYS 

HOYS was everything 

you can imagine and 

more! 

This was the first time we 

had qualified and attended 

as a competitor rather than 

a spectator so although we 

were a little nervous, this 

was heavily outweighed by 

the excitement. Surprisingly 

it was all very calm and well 

Emma Mrvik and Pumphill Brandon 

organised which put you at 

ease and Corkers (Pumphill Brandon) settled well into his stable. Our evening 

practice in the warm up was a little hair raising at the start, but he soon settled 

and enjoyed the lights and music and I sang my way around to calm any 

nerves!! Dinner was at the 24 hour toastie bar – which I highly recommend! 

Where else can you get kitkat toasties! 

One the day of the competition we were all strangely calm and just excited to 

be there, I was hardly nervous at all, which surprised me as normally I feel sick 

before every competition. Our class was not until the evening so we spent the 

morning making sure everything was ready and of course a quick look around 

the shops. 

We had no expectations of being placed in the class and went in the ring to 

have some fun and enjoy being there. The initial go-round was fantastic and 

Corkers felt amazing, we were then split into two groups with half of the class 

carrying out the set show and half the confirmation. I presented Corkers for 

the confirmation first and then my individual show. If I was being critical the 

show could probably have been better, but I was so pleased with what we had 

achieved and proud we had made it. It was fantastic to see my friends and 

family there to watch and see the excitement and enjoyment on their faces. 

When the top 11 were invited to stay in the ring and our number was called, 

I couldn’t believe it and to be placed 10th out of 23 in a very strong class was 

simply amazing. For anyone who is considering entering any HOYS qualifiers, 

my advice is to go for it! It is hard work, but extremely enjoyable and if you 

make it, the best experience in the world. 

I hope to be there again in the future! Thank you to Nina Browning and Janice 

Allen for all your help throughout the season and at Hoys – an amazing team I 

couldn’t be without! 




READER SUCCESS: NICKI GLENN 

It’s All In the Breeding! 

A 

chance purchase over 12 years ago 

at the Autumn Cob sales saw the 

start of the Section D breeding for 

Nicki Glenn and her husband at Larnleigh 

Stud, until then they had bred the smaller 

counterparts of section A’s and C’s with the 

odd part-bred. 

When they purchased Craignant Express 

Nicki said “the majority of our friends 

thought that we had taken leave of our 

senses, Express was rising 16 years old, had 

not sired any stock for a number of years 

and had a testicular tumour, but there was 

something about the stallion that meant 

we had to take him home”. 

His CV was lavished with his former glory, 

a multiple Royal Welsh, Glanusk and 

Lampeter winner and champion and a 

former premium stallion winner for Mid 

Wales, he had also previously been sold 

through the Cob sales as a 5 year old for a 

whopping £10,000. Express went straight 

from the sales to our vets for surgery, the 

tumour weighed in at over a kilo and it 

was believed the blood supply to it was 

so great this was what was causing his 

infertility; Spring came and it was time to 

test the theory, Adolf, as he had then been 

named, covered one of the resident Section 

A mares, Tangleberry Tamara and 3 weeks 

later she was safely scanned in foal. 

The hunt then began for a special Section 

D mare; commented Nicki “we were very 

lucky to purchase Abergavenny Nutmeg 

from Terry-Jayne Buckley, sired by Pennal 

Calon Lan who himself had also sold 

through the Cob Sales the same year 

as Adolf, for the same price of £10,000. 

Nutmeg was purchased in foal to Trevallion 

Leonardo and following foaling was 

covered by Craignant Express.” 

The following year a very special bay colt 

was born, from the minute they saw him 

they knew he was special, they had many 

offers to purchase him but knew that 

they needed to keep him. That foal was 

Larnleighs Dictator, he was lightly shown 

in hand and won a WPCS bronze medal as a 

yearling. Two years later Nutmeg produced 

a full brother to Dictator, Larnleighs 

Express, a clone of his sire. 

Both full brothers have gone on to qualify 


Tarnya Shields riding Nikki Glenn’s Larnleighs Dictator 

Neppie defied his age qualifying for HOYS at 

the Great Yorkshire show now aged 20 and 

went on to be placed 7th at the final 

for the Royal International and HOYS, 

Dictator also qualified for Olympia as a 

5-year-old. This year, Dictator was placed 

5th at HOYS, improving on his last years’ 

placing of 7th and prior to that, Larnleighs 

Express was placed 6th at his first visit as a 

5-year-old with the top ride mark. 

Added Nicki “We have been very lucky 

to compete at HOYS on a number of 

occasions, our first visit was in 2005 when 

we were showing Cwmmaddoc Neifion 

(Neppie) for his then owner/breeder Shirley 

Williams; in the two seasons we had him he 

qualified for HOYS, The Royal International 

and Olympia. Neppie then returned home 

to be ‘retired’. Three years ago, at the age 

of 19, Neppie was gifted to me, due to his 

owners ill health, and despite his age he 

looked so well we ran him at the remaining 

couple of qualifiers, finishing with a second 

place at the last qualifier at Morton. So, 

at the age of 20 we decided he could have 

one more season, Neppie defied his age 

qualifying for HOYS at the Great Yorkshire 

show now aged 20 and went on to be placed 

7th at the final.” 

Neppie had his first go at the SSADL 

Olympia qualifiers this year and in true 

Neppie style qualified for Olympia at the 

first direct qualifier, so at the age of 22 

he is making a return trip to London in 

December. 

After taking a break from breeding for a 

number of years Larnleigh Stud’s sights 

are now set on the future, they have been 

very lucky to lease the very special filly 

Crugybar Cariad Mai from her breeder 

Carwyn Williams, who is sired by the sire 

ratings winner Gwynfaes Cullwch. Cariad 

has had a fantastic season as a yearling 

being virtually unbeaten all year and they 

very much look forward to seeing what this 

very special mare line can produce for them 

in the future. 



READER SUCCESS: PHOEBE ROCKS 

An Amazing Last Ride for Phoebe 

Phoebe Rocks and Greenbarrow Mr Darcy ended their perfect partnership on a high, taking 

6th place in the Part-Breds and claiming the highest placed award for home-produced 

ponies for the second year running - totally amazing. Mum Lynne commented “to come 

6th in such strong company was out of this world, dreams really do come true”. 

They are now on the look out for an intermediate to be their next superstar and we look forward 

to watching that partnership progress. 

Phoebe Rocks and Greenbarrow Mr Darcy 



My HOYS experience. 

Qualifying for HOYS again this year after last year’s 

vaccination disappointment was a dream come true. 

Arriving was both exciting and nerve racking at the 

same time. We parked the lorry and found Biscuit’s stable and 

settled him in. The warm up times allocated for my class were 

9.25pm on the Thursday and 6am on the Friday morning with 

my class taking place on the Friday afternoon. I made use 

of both warm up sessions, it was good to get into the arenas 

whilst it was quiet, it helped with my nerves and it was good to 

familiarise Biscuit prior to the class. 

Friday passed quickly and the tension began to really kick in 

when we started to get Biscuit ready. The long walk down to 

the Top Spec arena was daunting. As we walked down to the 

arenas competitors were coming in the opposite direction 

with their horses and rosettes. The warm up area was busy, 

we had allowed plenty of time but it passed really quickly 

and without warning we were being called for our class. We 

entered the arena and after the go round Katie Jerram rode 

each horse and gave some fantastic comments when she rode 

Biscuit. Robert Oliver was the conformation judge and he also 

was very complementary. The experience was amazing and I 

was delighted to be called in 4th place. Biscuit was an absolute 

superstar and I was so pleased with the way he behaved in the 

electric atmosphere and the way he took things in his stride. 

Everyone was friendly and the whole experience was amazing 

but over too quickly after such a long build up. It definitely was 

and experience I will treasure. 

Sarah Hind 

READER SUCCESS: SARAH HIND 

Sarah Hind and Take the Biscuit 4th SEIB Search for a Star Show Hunter 


READER SUCCESS: ASHLEIGH WALTERS 

A brilliant first 

result for Ashleigh 

Having never competed in HOYS classes until 2017 and 

never competed an Intermediate, this was a whole new 

experience for Ashleigh. 

Ashleigh said “We had various results through the season 

and with the ground being so appalling at Bakewell I had told 

myself I would give it a miss, until 3am on the morning of 

Bakewell show where a friend kindly offered to pick me and 

Hugo up to have a go at the last HOYS qualifier. The ground 

was dire and the class full of top horses. I couldn’t believe 

it when they pulled me in top, never mind kept me there to 

win and qualify. then to go Reserve Champion.” Ashleigh 

continued “It felt so surreal, then all the nerves began about 

riding at HOYS for the first time. 

It was so daunting walking in the TopSpec ring but Hugo 

behaved so well and went so beautifully. The commentator 

got to 4th place and started with ‘the pair that qualified at 

Bakewell’ and I couldn’t believe we had come 4th at HOYS. I 

have been so lucky to have owned and shown Hugo this year, 

he has taught me so much. 


show shots 

A very handsome 

Supreme hound! 

The working hunter line-up 

PHOTOS BY LM PHOTOGRAPHY 

Notts Derby 

Horse Show 

Polly Pickford Swift 

and Moneyhills 

Nightlight 

Ashlea Jennings & 

Kindesella Lilly 

Sarah Rose Purdy 

and Casperello 

Creme 

Chetwynd 

Hemlock and 

Delilah Beck 

Reserve 

Supreme 

Ridden 

Molly SHeilds and 

Florin of Westoak 

Parkhall Thumbprint Supreme of Show 

ridden by Charley Winfield an owned by 

Debbie Godber 

Reserve Supreme 

of Show T Birch 

and Obi 


show shots 

Amy Geraghty 

& Storm In hand 

Supreme 

Beth Fowler & 

Busby Reserve 

Supreme Ridden 

Patrington Mill 

Kate Read & 

Super Ted 

Laura Buzzard & 

Roscon Boy Thing 

PHOTOS BY AMY GRIFFITHS PHOTOGRAPHY 

Vicki Casey & Townend Stevie Supreme 

Liz Hartley & 

Lancaster 

Leanne Oliver 

& Roslyn Star 

Attraction 

Bronte Thompson & The Copper Dob 


show shots 

Lynne Hallam & 

Lowhouse Jessica 

Hayley Roddis & 

Besselene Baileys 

Vicky Costello & 

Delomi Bravado 

Meghan Wharton and 

RDA Pony Millie 

Michelle Rishton 

& Maybelline 

Reserve Supreme 

In Hand 

Lindsey Hewitt 

& Drakenyre 

Debonair 


show shots 

PHOTOS BY CARLA JANE PHOTOGRAPHY 

Quorn 

Hunt PC 

Hunter 

Trials 

■ 30TH SEPTEMBER 


shows 

The Showing Barn 

8th OCTOBER | MILTON EC 

Reserve Inhand Champion Laura Bates 

Delilah Beck 

Fabulous horses and ponies, well done to all that attended, 

very nice quality ponies. The next show is 12th November 

at Milton EC, then on the 19th November at Selston 

EC, all welcome, entries on the day with fab rosettes, three 

championships with sashes and prizes , then on the 3rd 

December, Xmas Fun Show at Milton Equestrian Centre. Lots 

of fun classes, novice and in hand, inc. fancy dress, so let’s get 

sewing! 

Katy Rainey 

Ridden Pony Champion Amelia Wymark and Reserve Lucas Bell 

Dougie Kent 

PHOTOS BY BILLIE LINCOLN PHOTOGRAPHY 

Robyn Marriott Youngstock class 

Inhand Champion Kevin and Lisa Mewes 


eventing 

The Horseware 

National Hunter Trial 

Series Championship 

Report by Eland Lodge 

PHOTOS BY BILL PARROTT PHOTOGRAPHY 

The Horseware National 

Hunter Trial Series 

culminated in a 

spectacular two-day 

National Championship recently. 

Qualifiers for the series are held 

throughout the year at over 170 

venues, with more than 22,000 

qualifying rounds taking place. 

The Championship final is held 

at Eland Lodge, located in the 

beautiful and centrally located 

Staffordshire countryside. With 

competitors travelling from as far 

as Cornwall, North Scotland, the 

Isle of Man & the Isle of Wight, 

it is a truly national competition! 

The series, thought up by Eland 

Lodge and generously supported 

from day one by Horseware 

Ireland, has grown phenomenally 

from its inception in 2013 and 

now represents the pre-eminent 

Hunter Trials Series in the country. 

Despite the persistent rain on 

day one of the competition, the 

competitor’s spirits remained 

high! The 70cm class was first to 

run, and what a great start it was 

to the weekend’s competition. 

22 fences and 2400 metres 

of undulating terrain of the 

Staffordshire parkland certainly 

tested the skill and stamina of 

the horse & rider combinations. 

An impressive standard of riding 

& preparation was shown with 

the majority of competitors 

successfully completing the 

strong, testing course. The 70cm 

Champion is Joanne Lee riding 

Lightening Lad. 

Up next was the 80cm 

Championship, and despite 

the pretty constant rain the 

ground held up well for the 137 

competitors taking part. Less than 

5 seconds separated the top 12 

riders, with the 80cm Champion 

first prize being awarded to Lisa 

Lake riding Edenwood Connielass. 

Later that evening the famous 

Horseware party got underway; 

a baked potato supper expertly 

catered by the 1st Whittington 

Scouts, copious amounts of 

cocktails consumed from The 

Pink Flamingo Cocktail Bar, and 

entertainment by the wonderful 

local band Recall (including the 

amazing Meatloaf tribute)! While 

competitors boogied the night 

away, the ground staff were still 

hard at work moving fences to 

fresh ground and ensuring that all 

take off and landings were safe. 

The fiercely contested 80cm 

Pairs classes kicked off the action 

on day 2 of the competition. 

80 Pairs Dressing Fence winners Rachael & David 

70cm Joanne Lee riding Lightening LAd 

90cm winner Jennifer Stokes riding Moorlogh Kate 

70cm winner Joanne Lee, presented by John 

Coupland & Amy from Horseware

1m winner Megan Coburn riding Olly 

The Championship has again 

proved to be a huge success, 

with competitors travelling 

from all over the country to be 

with us here at Eland Lodge 

winners of this class were mother 

and daughter combination 

Christina & Chloe Robinson. 

The pairs class is also home 

to a second (and just as hotly 

contested) prize – the Dressing 

Fence. Judged and Sponsored by 

event photographers W. Parrott, 

the pair who pull the best move 

over this fence are awarded a 

special prize, with this year’s 

prize going to Rachael Stainsby 

and David Smith. 

The final two classes saw some 

very professional riding over two 

very up-to-height, technically 

challenging courses over testing 

terrain. Competitors rose to the 

challenge demonstrating their 

horsemanship to come home 

with some lovely clear, quick 

rounds. This years’ 90cm National 

Champion is Jennifer Stokes 

riding Moorlough Kate, with the 

1m National Championship being 

awarded to Megan Coburn riding 

Olly. 

The prizes didn’t stop there, 

with RoR kindly sponsoring cash 

prizes for the highest placed RoR 

registered combinations. 80cm 

RoR winner was Lauren Faggetter 

riding Cold Blow Den, 80cm Pairs 

winners were Lauren Faggetter 

and Rebecca Wilman, 90cm 

winner was Rebecca Wilman. 

The Ernie Ashford Trophy, 

a prize presented in loving 

memory of Ernie Ashford (former 

Groundsman at Eland Lodge) 

to the highest placed local rider 

in the 90cm class, was won by 

Sascha Halford. 

John Coupland, Managing 

Director of Eland Lodge, said: 

“The Championship has again 

proved to be a huge success, with 

competitors travelling from all 

over the country to be with us 

here at Eland Lodge. The weather 

was a challenge but those taking 

part didn’t let it dampen their 

spirits and the Eland Team rose 

to the challenge. Being part of 

such as inspirational competition 

reaffirms our belief in entry level 

sport and confirms the necessity 

of this sort of series. A huge debt 

of gratitude is owed to Horseware 

Ireland for their belief in and 

support for the competition, their 

input has been vital. My thanks 

to all those who took part in what 

turned out to be a very special 

weekend.” 

Always a fantastic class to 

watch, this competition serves 

up a great display of team work, 

friendship, hilarity and the sound 

of thundering hooves for all 

spectators to see and hear. The 

sheer enjoyment of horse riding 

is seen during this class; after 

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80cm winner Lisa Lake riding Edenwood Connielass 


shows 

The Kathryn Bull 

Memorial Trust 

2017 Show 

Saturday the 7th October 

saw the second Kathryn 

Bull Memorial Trust 

show take place at Cross 

Lane Equestrian, Kathryn’s 

yard. Hosted by Blidworth and 

District Riding Club, the show 

aims to celebrate Kathryn’s 

ethos and love for the horse 

community. It’s by the far the 

busiest show of the year, and 

the 2017 show was even busier 

than the first one in 2106. It’s 

a day for family, friends and 

the local horse community to 

remember Kathryn’s smile and 

how she rode and lived her life. 

Jumping classes from 35cm 

to 85cm took up the bulk of 

the day, yet this year a Hobby 

Horse jump off provided much 

entertainment with Cerys Lamb 

becoming the first KBMT Hobby 

Horse Champion. The days 

riding was completed with good 

old-fashioned games. 

Being not just about riding 

though, for lots of cakes were 

eaten and raffle prizes sold. As 

the day aims also to raise funds 

for the Trust, this year reaching 

over £500. Bradley Fransman 

Hobby Horse Competition 

Amelia on Sunny who did her first course 

of 12 jumps 

Kathryn fondly remembered 

Charlotte Hovell, KBMT Champion 2017 

PHOTOS BY STEVE BULL 

The KBMT Trophy and flowers 

the first KBMT Grant holder 

took part on the day. Bradley 

having received a grant for 

competing in Holland for the 

British Tent Pegging team. Jess 

Morton another KBMT Award 

holder is currently in Africa. 

Yet, the main highlight of the 

day is the award of The KBMT 

Trophy; presented to the rider 

and horse who best displays 

Kathryn’s ethos. This year 

Charlotte Hovell and her horse 

Cindy were awarded the 2017 

trophy. They rode with a smile. 

Just like Kathryn did. 


shows 

Norton Blue Mounted Games Team 

Alice Theakstone on Guy 

Winning Team Trentvalley Red (Left to right, Rianna Majer on Prada, Eve Allison on Panash, 

Alice Theakstone on Guy, Evie Buggy on Binky) 

Annual Interclub 

Show Jumping 

and Games 

Took place on Sunday 24th 

September at Trentvalley 

Equestrian Centre. 

Seven riding clubs took part: 

Trentvalley Riding Club 

Norton District Riding Club 

Lambley Riding Club 

Kirkby Riding Club 

Springwood Riding Club 

Broadview Riding Club 

Ripley Riding Club 

Results 

SHOW JUMPING RESULTS - 1st: Trentvalley, 

2nd: Broadview, 3rd: Lambley, 4th: Springwood, 

5th: Broadview, 6th: Trentvalley, 7th: Norton, 8th: 

Kirkby, 9th: Lambley, 10th: Norton, 11th: Ripley 

MOUNTED GAMES RESULTS -1st: Ripley, 2nd: 

Norton, 3rd: Springwood, 4th: Springwood, 5th: 

Broadview, 6th: Trentvalley, 7th: Norton, 8th: 

Kirkby, 9th: Broadview, 10th: Trentvalley 

Norton purple 

Mounted 

Games 

Team – with 

youngest 

competitor of 

the day Alfie 

Miller age 5, 

riding Queen 

of Hearts. 

Mounted Games 6th place Trentvalley Blue (Left to Right – Dawn Taylor on 

Rusty, Victoria Robinson on Lady, Caitlyn Kupsa on Trentvalley’s Jock, Georgie 

Staniforth on Boo) 

Norton Purple Show Jumping Team 


show shots 

Zara 

Campbell 

Simm 

Charlotte Brown 

riding Scooby 

Doo in Dressage 

Casey Stephenson on Wiggy 

in Have a go Hunter 

Lambley 

Charlotte Smith riding 

Birkinbrook Cranberry 

in Prelim 12 

Combined 

Training 

Cheryl Mills on 

Troy in Show 

Jumping 

Emma Ward on 

Cleveland Lady 

in Dressage 

Prelim 12 

India Newbury 

riding Walwen 

Fudge in Prelim 

12 (2) 

Katherine 

Sydenham on 

Belle of the Ball 

in Dressage 

Nicole O’Mally 

on Danza. Show 

Jumping 

Lucy Heckford 

riding Boris in 

Dressage 

Molly Capewell 

on King Show 

Jumping 

Rachel Varley 

on Oscar in 

Dressage 

PHOTOS BY DAVE PEARCE 


YOUR EVENTS CALENDAR FOR THE MONTH AHEAD 

diary 

November 2017 

Wednesday 1st November 

Tori Peters Dressage Clinic 

Moorhouse Equestrian Centre & Saddlery 

www.moorhouse-equestrian.co.uk 

01977 642109 

Thursday 2nd November 

Monty Roberts and Kelly Marks Demo 

Richmond Equestrian Centre 

www.intelligenthorsemanship.co.uk 

01488 71300 

Friday 3rd November 

Evening Dressage 

Caistor Equestrian Centre 

www.caistorequestriancentre.com 

01472 859341 

Nervous and Novice Show Jumping 

Friars Hill Stables 

www.friarshillridingstables.co.uk 

01751 432758 

Halloween Novice and Nervous 

Showjumping and Show 

Millfield Equestrian Centre 07718919011 

Saturday 4th November 

Nervous and Novice/Unaff Trailblazers 

Quals Show Jumping 

Milton Equestrian Centre 

www.miltonec.co.uk 07768853308 

Bs Junior Showjumping 



01977 642109 

Unaffiliated Combined Training/ 

eventers Ct 

Speetley EC 

07531354265 / 07714278097 

Sunday 5th November 

Bonfire Showing Inc Equifest Qual 

Aldham Mill Equestrian Centre 

07415985978 

An Afternoon With Gemma Tattersall 

BHS Nottinghamshire, Brackenhurst 

Equestrian Centre 

www.bhs.org.uk/bhs-in-your-area/eastmidlands/nottinghamshire 

Blueberry Events Stressless Dressage 

Askham Bryan College 

www.blueberryeventsuk.com 

07872640482 

Championship Points Dressage 

Colne Valley Saddle Club 

www.colnevalleysaddleclub.org.uk 

07841535563 

Winter Dressage Competition 



01751432758 

Pony Club Dengie Dressage Qualifier 

Grove Hunt Pony Club 07936800995 

Bs Senior Showjumping 



01977 642109 

Warter and the Buddhist Centre 

Guided Ride (Yorkshire Wolds) 

Ride Yorkshire Foundation 

www.rideyorkshire.org 07583 451825 / 

07570 112010 

Unaffiliated Showjumping 

Speetley EC 

07531354265 / 07714278097 

Bonfire Team Show Jumping 

Trentvalley Equestrian Centre 

www.tvequestrian.co.uk 07821900838 

Tuesday 7th November 

Dressage or Show Jump Training 

Beatrice Stocks Be Coach, Aldham 

Mill Equestrian Centre, Barnsley Road, 

Wombwell, Barnsley Yorkshire S73 8EG 

www.beatricestocks.com 

07853245843 

Wednesday 8th November 

Equestrian Market 



01977 642109 

Thursday 9th November 

Vet Talk Protecting Your Horse From 

Disease and Calmers 

West Yorkshire Horseplay 

www.wyhp.co.uk 07970 479826 

Friday 10th November 

Holme Valley Riding Club Equestrian 

Car Boot Sale 

Woodnook Arena 

07775 991492 

British Dressage - Three Day Show 

Sheepgate Equestrian 

www.sheepgate.co.uk 01205 870236 

(office hrs) 07768 156262 

Leonie Smith Dressage Clinic 

Turbury Equisport 

www.turburyequisport.co.uk 

07789 265 973 


Indoor Dressage 

Acrecliffe Equestrian Centre 

www.acrecliffe.co.uk 07855 307291 

Arena Event Clinic 

Beatrice Stocks BHSAI, Northern Racing 

College 

www.beatricestocks.co.uk 07853245843 

Blueberry Events Can’t-Jump Won’t- 

Jump Showjumping 



07872640482 

Vale View Equestrian, Old Dalby, Melton 

Mowbray, Leicestershire LE14 3LX 

Wednesday 1st` British Showjumping 

Thursday 2nd Caroline Moore Event Clinic 

Friday 3rd Caroline Moore Event Clinic 

Saturday 

4th British Showjumping 

Sunday 5th British Dressage 

Monday 6th Caroline Moore Event Clinic 

Monday 6th Ian Woodhead 

Tuesday 7th Caroline Moore Event Clinic 

Tuesday 7th Ian Woodhead 

Tuesday 7th Clear Round Jumping 

Wednesday 8th British Showjumping 

Thursday 9th Caroline Moore Event Clinic 


Saturday 11th Unaffi liated DR & SJ inc Trailblazers Qualifi ers 

Sunday 12th Arena Eventing 2018 Qualifi er 


Tuesday 14th Caroline Moore Event Clinic 


Wednesday 15th British Dressage 


Friday 17th Caroline Moore Event Clinic 

Saturday 18th Thoroughbred Championships 

Sunday 19th Thoroughbred Championships 


Tuesday 21st Caroline Moore Event Clinic 

Tuesday 21st Clear Round Jumping 

Wednesday 22nd British Showjumping 

Thursday 23rd Caroline Moore Event Clinic 

Thursday 23rd Ian Woodhead 

Saturday 25th Unaffi liated DR & SJ inc Trailblazers Qualifi ers 

Sunday 26th British Dressage 


Wednesday 29th British Showjumping 

Thursday 30th Ian Woodhead 

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 Unaffi liated National 

Championships. 

Dressage – we do trailblazers, affi liated & unaffi liated classes at Vale View 

from walk trot introductory tests through to Grand Prix tests, you will need 

to enter at least 4 days before the competition and please telephone if you 

need to make a late entry. Payment must be made at time of booking to 

Please note dates may be subject to 

confi rm your entry, and is non-refundable once paid. 

changes at the Centre’s discretion 

For more information on all of these events 

and more please visit our website 

www.valeviewequestrian.co.uk 

Tel: 01664 823739 


diary 


Unaffiliated Dressage 



Equestrian Table Top Sale - 

Brandesburton Yo25 8sb 

Patrington Mill 

www.patringtonmillshowyard@live.co.uk 

07707725792 

Novice/nervous Showjumping 




Trec Obstacle Training 

Evie O’keeffe Trec Trainer, Professional 

Equine Services 

www.trec-training.uk 07939471564 


Ledston Equine Centre 

07827291115 

Winter Dressage Championship @ Mill 

Lane Stables 

Mill Lane Stables 

07976938119 

Open Indoor Dressage Competition 

Lrac, Louth 

North Lincs Riding Club, LRAC 

www.nl-rc.co.uk mob.07870824141 

Unaffilliated Show Jumping Points 

League 

Outwoods Equestrian 

07837487186 

Unaffiliated Jumping 

Penistone and District Riding Club 

www.penistoneridingclub.org.uk 

07833 794181 

Arena Cross Country 

Raw Equine, Laughton Manor Equestrian 

Centre 

07880971711 

Rockwood Harriers Pony Club Team 

Show Jumping 


07790 258830 


Speetley EC 

07531354265 / 07714278097 

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 

Gill Liggins Clinic 

Wellow Equestrian Centre 

www.wellowequestrian.co.uk 

01623 860997 





01977 642109 

Thursday 16th November 

Steph Croxford Clinic 



01623 860997 


Evening Show Jumping 


www.caistorequestriancentre.com 

01472 859341 

Trailblazers Showjumping 



01977 642109 

Winter Dressage Series 2017 

Wellow Equestrian 


01623 860997 






New Date Ashley Ward Dressage/ Test 

Riding Clinic 



07789 265 973 


Blueberry Events Unaffiliated 

Dressage 

Blueberry Events 


07872640482 

Trec Obstacle Training 

Evie O’keeffe Trec Trainer, Wakefield RDA 

www.trec-training.uk 07939471564 

Monthly Show Jumping Competition 



01751432758 

Holme Valley Riding Club Indoor Team 

Dressage 

Woodnook Arena 07841 535563 



Ledston Equine Clinic 07827291115 

Bs Senior Showjumping 



01977 642109 

Indoor Arena Show Cross 

Northern Racing College 

www.northernracingcollege.com 

01302 816006 / 07392 085 785 

Outwoods Equestrian Unaffiliated 

Winter Dressage Series 

Outwoods Equestrian 07837487186 

Indoor Dressage Show 

Rearsby Lodge Riding Club 

www.rearsbylodge.com 0116 2871662 

Hacking Skills Clinic (2) 

Ride Yorkshire Foundation, Thornton 

House Farm 

www.rideyorkshire.org 07583 451825 / 

07570 112010 

Indoor Showing Have a Go Show 



(office hrs) 07768 156 262 

Showcase Dressage @ Middleton Park EC 

Showcase Media, Middleton Park 



diary 


www.showcaseshowingseries.com 

01132190455 

Arena Eventing 

Speetley Equestrian Centre 

www.speetleyec.co.uk 

www.speetleyec.co.uk 


Tickhill Riding Club, Milton Equestrian 

Centre 

www.tickhillridingclub.org 07759987736 

Trailblazers Dressage 



Sue Chadwick Show Jumping Clinic 



07789 265 973 

Thursday 23rd November 

Dressage Bootcamp 

Professional Equine Services 

www.professionalequineservices.co.uk 

07791792711 


Equestrian Items New and Used Sale 

Legup Equestrian, Bromley Farm 

www.legupequestrian.co.uk 07740 178790 

Novice and Nervous Evening Jumping 



01977 642109 

Friday Night Show Jumping 




Unaffiliated Show Jumping Inc Bs 

Club Show 






01977 642109 

Unaffiliated Dressage Series 

Professional Equine Services 

www.professionalequineservices.co.uk 

07791792711 




(office hrs) 07768 156262 


Dressage Clinic Gill Liggins 

Hazlehead Hall Equestrian 

http://hhhequestrian.weebly.com 

07877362092 

Legup November Dressage Event 

Legup Equestrian, Bromley farm 

www.legupequestrian.co.uk 01226 370679 

Winter Dressage Championship @ Mill 

Lane Stables 

Mill Lane Stables 

07976938119 

Northern Lights Trophy Show 

Northern Racing College 07827323993 

Notts Derby on Tour Pre Christmas 

Tinsel Show 

Notts Derby Horse Show, Barleyfields 


www.nottsderbyhorseshow.com 

07854317335 

In Hand and Ridden Showing at Milton 

EC S81 0tp 

Patrington Mill, Milton EC 

www.patringtonmillshowyard.co.uk 

07707725792 

Winter SJ Points League 

Pole Moor Riding Club 

polemoorridingclub.co.uk 


Speetley EC 

07531354265 / 07714278097 

Open Showing Show 

Speetley Equestrian Centre 

www.speetletec.co.uk 07531354265 

Tuesday 28th November 

Dressage or Grid Work 

Beatrice Stocks Be Coach, Aldham Mill 


www.beatricestocks.com 07853245843 

Human 1st Aid Course 



01623 860997 





01977 642109 

Friday 1st December 

Evening Dressage 


www.caistorequestriancentre.com 01472 

859341 

Nervous and Novice Show Jumping - Pre- 

Entry Only 



01751 432758 

Saturday 2nd December 


Acrecliffe Equestrian Centre 

www.acrecliffe.co.uk 

07855 307291 

Show Jump Training With Be Coach 

Beatrice Stocks Be Coach, Aldham Mill 


www.beatricestocks.com 07853245843 





Sue Chadwick Show Jumping Clinic 



07789 265 973 

Sunday 3rd December 

Blueberry Events Stressless Dressage 



07872640482 

Danibeck Christmas Pageant of the 

Horse 

Commonside Farm 

07976482818/07393375522 

Danibeck Christmas Pageant of the 

Horse Show 

Commonside Farm 

www.danibeckshow.co.uk 07976482818 

Winter Dressage Competition 



01751432758 



07827291115 

In Hand and Ridden Showing at 

Northern Racing College 

Patrington Mill, Northern Racing College 

www.patringtonmillshowyard.co.uk 

07707725792 

Pole Moor Christmas Extravaganza 


polemoorridingclub.co.uk 07714 763 460 

Christmas Show 

Speetley EC 

07531354265 / 07714278097 

Gill Liggins Clinic 



01623 860997 

NOVEMBER 


Team Show Jumping 

Saturday 11th 

Nervous and novice Show Jumping 

Sunday 19th 


Friday 24th 

Evening Show Jumping 

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 


competition entry form 

stockists 

This month in 

BOBBO EQUESTRIAN 

Mill Lane Garden Centre, Breaston 

Derbys DE72 3AX Tel: 07838 769173 

Tick the prizes you would like to win... 

Page 23 - Win : 1st prize Free Equine Massage Runner up: 50% off an Equine Massage 

Question : Where on the horse is the masseter muscle located?_____________________ 

Page 32 - Win a leather belt from the Tack Shop 

CADMAN ANIMAL FEEDS 

2-4 Chesterfield Rd, Tibshelf, 

Alfreton DE55 5NL 

Tel: 01773 590777 

Entry Form 

WIN 

with 

Name IN CAPITALS: 

Address: 

Postcode: 

Email: 

Telephone (inc STD Code): 

Please tell us where you purchased your magazine: 

Please send the completed 

form to - Equestrian 

Life Competitions, The 

Loose Box, Shelton Lodge, 

Shelton, Nr. Newark, Notts 

NG23 5JJ 

Send in by 30th 

November 2017 

Please tick here if you 

DO NOT wish your details 

to be forwarded to third 

parties. No purchase 

necessary. All entrants 

must complete EVERY 

SECTION, clearly and 

legibly. 

COBBS COUNTRY STORE 

Barrow House Farm/Woodcotes Lane, 

Newark NG22 0TH 

Tel: 01777 228260 

WANT TO 

STOCK 

Call 01949 851555 

or email 

info@equestrianlifemagazine.co.uk 

CHANDLERS 

Main Road, Belton, 

Grantham NG32 2LX 

Tel: 01476 590077 

COOKS FARM SHOP 

Lane End Farm, Markfield Ln, Newtown 

Linford, Leicester LE6 0AB 

Tel: 01530 242214 


EQUI-SSENTIALS 

EQUI-SSENTIALS 

4B Market St, Draycott, 

Derby DE72 3NB 

Tel: 01332 897644 

FORREST FEEDS 

The Mill, Mansfield Rd, Edingley 

NG22 8BG 

Tel: 01623 882260 

GABLESTOCK Witham Mill, 

Valley Lane, Long Bennington, 

Nottinghamshire, Newark NG23 5EE 

Tel: 01400 281337 

Harriet Haivers 

The Newark Saddler 

Tack & Rug Repairs 

Bridlework Made to Measure 

Saddle Fitting & Reflocking 

HARRIET HAIVERS 

Willow Farm, Hawton, 

Newark NG24 3RR 

www.harriethaivers.co.uk 

Tel: 01636 678006 

Used English Saddles & Tack For Sale 

Rug Washing and Re-proofing 

Willow Farm, Hawton, Newark, Notts NG24 3RR 

Tel: 01636 678006 - Mobile: 07932 233219 

Email: hahahaivers@hotmail.co.uk 

KARYGRAY FEEDS 

Salmon House/Salmon Lane 

Nottingham NG17 9LA 

Tel: 01623 756342 

Martins Farm 

431 Calverton Rd, Arnold, 

Nottingham NG5 8PU 

Tel: 0115 926 8703 

Millside Equestrian 

Southwell Rd, Nottingham NG14 7HG 

Tel: 01636 831111 

MILTON EQUESTRIAN 

Blyth Road, Worksop 

S81 0TP 

Tel: 01909 733844 

PARKLANDS EQUESTRIAN 

Well known for our saddle 

fitting Parklands and Equestrian sales services Centre, 

Worksop both Rd, new Aston, and Sheffield used, S26 2AD 

covering Tel: 0114 a huge 287 range 5278 of 

brands including Parklands 

own Intouch saddles. 

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RISLEY SADDLERY 

Derby stables Rd, and Risley, trial paddocks Derby 

DE72 3SY 

Tel: 0115 939 2516 

We are situated adjacent to j25 on the m1 & are 

very accessible from all parts of the country! We 

have 2600 sq feet of retail area, so stocks are 

extensive. Parking is no problem and we have 

We have an extensive range of stock and have around 

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

saddles are available in sizes extra small through to 

extra extra extra full, in three colours; havana, 

Sam our saddle 

fitter travels to 

homes and yards or 

can see customers and 

their horses on site. With 

more than 30 years 

experience there's not 

a size or shape he 

hasn't seen 

before! 

black 

To discuss 

& aussie nut. 

your 

Riding 

requirements 

hats, jodhpurs, show and 

or 

hacking 

to arrange a fitting call Sam on 

jackets, riding boots the list is endless. 

07715 004199 

Personalised embroidery service with over 300 motifs 

to choose from and a large selection of jackets, 

saddlecloths, hoodies, polo shirts & rugs available for 

embroidery. Fast turnaround rug washing and repairs. Hay, 

straw, feed and bedding is always available. 

Clipper servicing and blade 

sharpening. We have a 

selection of dog rugs to fit all 

shapes and sizes and 

accessories for your four 

legged friend 

or call our shop 0114 2875278 

R&R COUNTRY 

Waltham Rd, Waltham on the Wolds, Melton 

Mowbray LE14 4SD Tel: 01664 465000 

Hull Road, Hemingbrough, Selby, North 

Yorkshire YO8 6QJ Tel: 01757 638555 

SEALS FODDER ROOM 

The Mill, High St, Swanwick, Alfreton 

DE55 1AA Tel: 01773 602466 

RETFORD SADDLERY 

Barrow House/Woodcotes Lane, 

Newark NG22 0TH Tel: 01777 229195 

TAYLORS 

OF SOUTH 

WINGFIELD 

TAYLORS OF SOUTH WINGFIELD 

Wingfield Mill, Church Ln, South 

Wingfield, Alfreton DE55 7NJ 

Tel: 01773 832631 

RISEHOLME FEEDS 

The Oaklands, Costock Road, 

Wysall NG12 5QT 

Tel: 01509 889040 

TFM COUNTRY STORE 

Thorpe Road, Whisby, 

Lincoln, LN6 9BT 

Tel: 01522 694235 

Risley Saddlery, Risley, Derbyshire DE723SY. 

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

www.Risleysaddlery.co.uk 

THE RANCH STORE 

Main Rd, Westwood, Nottingham 

NG16 5HU 

Tel: 01773 607411 

THE TACK BOX 

43-45 Chieftain Way, Tritton Road 

Trading Estate, Lincoln LN6 7RY 

Tel: 01522 533822 

THOMAS BELL COUNTRY STORE 

Bigby Road, Brigg 

DN20 8RA 

Tel: 01652 600690 

THOMAS IRVING 

Dunston Rd, Chesterfield S41 9QD 

Tel: 01246 260336 

BUCKAROO EQUINE 

Nottingham Ln, Old Dalby, Melton 

Mowbray LE14 3LX Tel: 01664 823739 

SHEEPGATE TACK AND TOGS 

Leverton Boston Lincolnshire 

PE22 0AS 

Tel: 01205 870236 

MANOR GRANGE 

Cobcroft Ln, Cridling Stubbs, 

Knottingley WF11 0AZ 

Tel: 01977 679905 

FRANKS 

ANIMAL FEEDS 

FRANKS ANIMAL FEEDS 

Broadholme Rd, Saxilby, Lincoln 

LN1 2NE Tel: 01522 703551 


service directory 

SERVICES DIRECTORY 

To Advertise your business contact us on 

01949 851555 or info@equestrianlifemagazine.co.uk 

BACK SPECIALIST 

KERRY DAVEY 

McTIMONEYEQUINE 

PRACTITIONER BSC 

(Hons) PG Dip AM MAA 

Regd. Like people, horses 

can suffer from back, neck, 

pelvic and musculoskeletal problems, and 

can benefit from McTimoney treatment. 

Treatment involves careful analysis and 

assessment of the spine, pelvis and any 

other relevant joints and precise, rapid 

adjustments are given to problem areas. 

Consider taking advice if you notice changes 

in performance, movement, assymmetry, 

unexplained resistance or uneven muscle 

development. Falls, accidents and slips are 

ofter a common cause and competition 

places even more strain upon their skeletal 

structure. Horses also receive great benefit 

from preventative treatment and 

McTimoney can help them perform at their 

best. Kerry is based in Lincolnshire and 

obtains requests directly from owners and 

referrals from veterinary practices. Kerry is 

fully insured and MAA registered. Contact 

details : 07725 267837 or 01522 811937 

email kerrydunford@hotmail.co.uk 

Facebook 

www.facebook.com/kerrydaveymctimoney 

CHOCOLATIERS 

CATHYS CHOCOLATES 

AND CAKES. Finest Belgian 

Chocolate imported then 

handmade by us into an 

exclusive equine line of 

Horseshoes & Pony shoes sculpted using 

new shoes from the farrier so lifelike 

representations. Horse head and Dog 

head chocolates also available along with 

many others. Top Farm House, Shelton, 

Newark, Notts, 07776 233539, www. 

cathyschocolatesandcakes.co.uk, www. 

facebook.com/CathysChocolatesandCakes 

COUNTRY STORES 

R&R COUNTRY. With 

over 15 years experience 

R&R Country is the largest 

equestrian and country 

superstore in the Yorkshire area with 

a fabulous second store near Melton 

Mowbray, Leicestershire. Open 7 days a 

week offering thousands of sq. feet of 

exciting shopping packed with everything 

for the horse, rider and country enthusiast 

from clothing, safety wear, footwear tack, 

saddlery, pet, feed, bedding, country 

clothing, horse wear - plus much more. We 

also provide a full saddle fitting service by 

a qualified SMS saddle fitter. R&R Country 

is a recognised BETA qualified stockist of 

riding hats & body protectors therefore 

we can advise on the correct fitting of the 

safety item. R&R Country is the place to visit. 

R&R Country - Hull Road, Hemingbrough, 

Selby, YO8 6QJ, Tel: 01757 638555 | R&R 

Country (Melton) - Waltham Road, Thorpe 

Arnold, Melton Mowbray, LE14 4SD, Tel: 

01664 465000. Shop online with us at www. 

randrcountry.co.uk 

MILLSIDE 

EQUESTRIAN & 

COUNTRY STORE LTD. 

Suppliers of equestrian 

and country products, rider and leisurewear, 

animal feed and supplements, saddlery and 

stable equipment, pet and poultry supplies 

etc. Hat and back protector fitting service. 

Licensed to sell horse, cat and dog wormers. 

Situated off the A612 Southwell Road, 

Thurgarton, Notts, NG14 7GP. Any enquiries 

please tel 

01636 831111 www.millsidecountrystore. 

com 

CROSS COUNTRY 

DANETHORPE HILL CROSS COUNTRY 

COURSE. Refurbished course available for 

private schooling/events/hunter trials / 

driving shows and clinics. We have fences to 

suit the very young and the more advanced 

horse/rider. Open 7 days a week. Livery 

also available with full use of the course 

included. 

www.danethorpehillxc.co.uk Sharon 

Applewhite 07966458116/01636 703980 

EQUINE DENTIST 

DAVID WATERS - 

HORSE DENTIST. 

DEFRA/Royal College 

of Veterinary Surgeons 

Qualified, Member of Worldwide Association 

of Equine Dentists, 14 years experience with 

all types of horses, Midlands based. Tel: 

07771783938 

EQUINE SPORTS MASSAGE 

KELLY BOWERS. 

Fully qualified and 

insured equine sports 

massage therapist. Equine sports massage is 

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 

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 

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 professional 

approach, providing tailored treatments 

for the individual. Tel - 07946 934 932 

efrostesmt@yahoo.com 

EQUINE THERAPY 

GILLIYAN H CARTER 

- DIP.FTST, ESMT, 

SMA. Equine/Canine 

Sports Massage 

& Neuromuscular 

Manipulation. 

A specialist in soft tissue injury & 

rehabilitation. Also offers Deep Oscillation & 

Therapeutic Ultrasound (with vet approval) 

Tel: 07909-990445 Certified courses are also 

available: Equine Sports Massage Diploma 

(for professionals) and Equine Massage 

Certificate (for Horse Owners) 

www.equi-therapyuk.com 



FARRIERS 

room. Claxhill Farm, Carlton Lane, Norwell, 

Newark. NG23 6LF, Tel. 07977 629504 

HORSEBOX REPAIRS 

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 turnout. 

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 

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 best standard. Facilities 

include: Indoor stables; All year round; 

turnout; Outdoor Manage; Secure tack 

NEWTON HOUSE FARM NR. BINGHAM. 

Established, well run DIY livery yard situated 

on an arable farm, 8 miles from Nottingham. 

Use of well-known 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 free-draining 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 

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 - 1pm. Tel: 01636 

678006 / 07932 233219. 

RIDER TRAINING AID/BACK BRACE 

RIDER GILET BY 

4DFLEXISPORT, 

stabilises the pelvis, aligns 

spine and strengthens 

shoulders to give core 

strength and a balanced position in the 

saddle. Top event rider Tina Canton is now recommending 

it to her pupils as a clever way to 

enhance their riding, both at her Newark yard 

and to students at Nottingham Trent University. 

“I am immensely grateful to have found 

this gilet and I can thoroughly recommend 

it”, says Tina. With most riders suffering bad 

backs, the brace is just the thing for riding and 

stable work, and a bonus that it looks just like 

a regular waistcoat. Angel Med Ltd., (Orthotics 

Manufacturer) 01476 516200/07968 510452 

www.angelmed.co.uk 

SADDLE FITTERS 

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 

SADDLE FITTERS 

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 

T&C ROBINSON, BILL- 

INGHAY 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 



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