Equestrian Life Magazine February 2018 Edition

Issue 271 February 2018 | £3.00 

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

British Eventing 

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Welcome 

Welcome to our first issue of 2018 and 

we have hit the ground running! 

Starting off this year, we have a feature 

on British Eventing, tips and training 

from our local riders and to cap it all 

the chance to win FULL Membership 

to British Eventing for the year. 

March and April issues will be just 

as exciting as we are on track to offer 

Membership to British Showjumping 

and British Dressage. 

We have introduced three new sections to the magazine monthly and 

are absolutely delighted with the feedback so far; if you own a Native, a 

Veteran or are Junior rider (or parent to) please do send us your story for 

possible inclusion each month. 

Are you on Instagram? Linked to our British Eventing feature we have a 

brilliant bundle prize to be won. Find out more about this on page 20 and 

be sure to follow us on @equestrianlifemagazine 

We hope you stay with us on our journey through 2018. Whatever level 

you are competing at, we wish you the best of luck, if it doesn’t go to plan 

remember tomorrow is another day but most important, smile, make 

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Thinking 

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Tips, Training, Courses, Events 

Five Minutes with 

Native Life 

THE EXMOOR PONY 

NEW 

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

Rosalind Canter 

JUNIOR LIFE • VETERAN LIFE • NATIVE LIFE 

SOVEREIGN EQUESTRIAN 

The difference is in the detail 

TIPS AND TRAINING 

WIN! 

One Year’s Full 

Membership 

to British 

Eventing 

How To Back A Horse Or Pony 

Zoe 

ZOE BATESON, EDITOR 

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Lucy Baguley competing in 2017 at the PC Area 6 

Showjumping, riding Charlie Go Go. 

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Contents 

February 2018 

6 Where are all the Mares? 

6 New host for Badminton 

Horse Trials 

7 The Equestrian Life 

Showing Championships 

2018 

8 Rockingham Horse Trials 

welcomes new title sponsor 

COVER STORY 

10 Five Minutes with event 

rider Rosalind Canter 

12 Thinking of Joining British 

Eventing 

13 Find your BE dates and 

venues for 2018 

14 Get technical with Apt 

Cavalier 

15 Get the look with Super X 

Country 

18 Finding your mojo with 

Tina Canton 

COMPETITION 

20 Win One Year’s Full 

Membership to British 

Eventing 

22 Learn About the Non 

Ridden Equine Association 

UK 

29 To Breed Or Not To Breed : 

Morley Vets look at the pros 

and cons 

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launch lorry hire business 

COVER STORY 

34 Sovereign Equine, the 

Difference is in the detail 

COVER STORY 

36 Joanne Shaw: How to back a 

horse or pony 

40 Property for Sale with 

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42 Passion Through the Lens : 

Meet Luke Parkinson 

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News 

round-up 

Where Are The Mares? 

As this year’s breeding season 

fast approaches, a group of 

Cleveland Bay breeders and 

enthusiasts are becoming 

increasingly frustrated by the 

lack of pure mares available 

to breed from. The critically 

endangered breed is gaining 

popularity, but breeders now 

find themselves with waiting 

lists for foals, as they cannot 

breed enough to meet demand. 

Very few mares are advertised 

for sale, and there are people 

waiting to breed once they find 

a mare. The problem is that 

according to the Cleveland Bay 

Horse Society records, there 

are around 250 pure mares 

of breeding age in the UK, 

but only 26 pure foals were 

registered in 2016. This means 

there are a lot of empty mares, 

who could help to increase foal 

numbers. Some mares are out 

competing and promoting the 

breed, but there must be more 

that could be bred from. 

There are breeders and 

members of the Cleveland Bay 

Horse Society who are looking 

for pure mares to buy or to 

take on breeding loan. Some 

breeders are happy for mares 

to stay with their owners up to 

foaling time. 

Anyone who has a pure 

Cleveland Bay mare who isn’t 

being ridden or used, that they 

might consider selling or loaning 

out on breeding loan should 

contact the Cleveland Bay Horse 

Society via Facebook or email 

info@clevelandbays.co.uk. 

COMING SOON: 

SCT MASTERCLASS 

WITH JOE WHITAKER 

Top British rider Joe Whitaker, who is enjoying a highly 

successful winter on the international showjumping circuit, 

will kick off Stubbing Court Training Ltd (SCT)’s renowned 

Masterclass Series for 2018 at Parklands Equestrian Centre, 

Sheffield, on 20 April. 

Showjumping’s illustrious Whitaker family have been closely 

connected to Chesterfield-based training company SCT 

for many years, and many SCT apprentices have benefited 

from their vast depth of knowledge of the horse world. Joe – 

nephew of John and Michael Whitaker – was himself an SCT 

apprentice, appreciating the importance of adding structure 

and a well-recognised qualification to his understanding of 

equine management. 

SCT’s long-established Masterclass Series has attracted the 

world’s top riders and coaches, such as Christopher Bartle, 

Yogi Breisner, Billy Twomey, Mark Kyle, Matthew Sampson 

and Andrew Saywell. It is exclusive to SCT apprentices and 

their employers and is an extraordinary opportunity for them 

to access training from the very best. 

SCT’s Chief Executive, Belinda Turner MBE, said: “We are 

delighted to welcome Joe Whitaker back to the Masterclass 

Series. He is an excellent coach as well as rider and I think all 

those who attend this Masterclass will learn a great deal and 

be inspired to improve their riding and general equestrian 

skills.” 

NEW HOST FOR BADMINTON 2018 

The organisers of the 2018 

Mitsubishi Motors Badminton 

Horse Trials (2-6 May) have 

a new host in the recently 

acceded 12th Duke of 

Beaufort, Harry Somerset. 

Harry has always taken an 

active role in the Event and 

knows many of the team, 

who are very grateful for the 

estate’s continued support. 

Last year’s rookie course 

designer, Eric Winter, came 

in with such enthusiasm that 

he had pretty well mapped 

out his next reversed track as 

he was designing his debut. 

Much of the earthworks were 

completed before Christmas. 

Many of the 160,000 fans 

start making early plans, 

and the Priority Box Office 

opened on January 3rd, while 

the Main Box Office opened 

for business on Wednesday 

January 10th. 

The tented trading village 

continues to expand with 

over 500 outlets including 

a new World of Food and 

Wine and a vast range of 

catering possibilities from a 

‘posh lunch‘ in the Members 

Enclosure, the Relish Deli 

Wine Bar and fast and street 

food of all types. 

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The Equestrian 

Life Showing 

Championships 2018 

WINTER SHOW 

WHAT: Winter Indoor 

Showing Championships 

WHEN: 22nd April 

WHERE: Oakridge Arena, 

Collingham, Newark, Notts 

NG23 7NZ 

This is an OPEN show, with 

no pre-registration, no prequalification 

required. Open 

to ALL Amateur, homeproduced 

riders and handlers 

who may have qualified and 

competed at Horse of the Year 

Show, The Royal International 

and Olympia. 

The schedule is live on 

our website at www. 

equestrianlifemagazine. 

co.uk/winter-showingchampionships 

and entry can 

be done online or through the 

post. Pre-entry is £10 and 

entry on the day are £15 + £3 

first aid. 

Stables are available on a 

first-com/first-served basis 

and there are overnight and 

day stables available. Booking 

form is on our website. 

Keep up to date on the event 

on our Facebook event page. 

SUMMER SHOW 

WHAT: The Equestrian Life 

Showing and Working Hunter 

Summer Championships 

WHEN: 2nd September 

WHERE: Oakridge Arena, 

Collingham, Newark, Notts 

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This show replaces our two-day 

Championship, qualified ONLY 

show and is replaced with an 

OPEN show, no pre-registration, 

no pre-qualification required. 

Classes are pre-entry AND 

entries on the day. Open to 

ALL Amateur, home-produced 

riders and handlers who may 

have qualified and competed at 

Horse of the Year Show, Royal 

International and Olympia. 

A range of classes for junior and 

adult riders, ridden, in-hand and 

working hunter – on grass and 

surface PLUS indoor evening 

performance with fabulous 

rosettes, sashes and trophies on 

offer. 

The schedule will be live shortly 

at www.equestrianlifemagazine. 

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news 

Rockingham International Horse Trials 

welcomes new title sponsor Fairfax & Favor 

Luxury footwear and accessories brand 

Fairfax & Favor has signed a deal to 

take title sponsorship of the highly 

popular Rockingham International 

Horse Trials, which this year runs from 

18 - 20 May. 

Established in 2013, Fairfax & Favor has 

been a regular exhibitor at the British 

Eventing affiliated fixture, and its name 

is now well established both inside and 

outside the equestrian market. With 

the rapid growth of the luxury, lifestyle 

brand, co-founders Felix Favor Parker 

and Marcus Fairfax Fountaine decided 

that 2018 was the perfect time to step 

up a level in the world of eventing. 

Parker and Fountaine said of the 

new partnership: “Fairfax & Favor is 

privileged to take title sponsorship of 

Rockingham International Horse Trials. 

We have thoroughly enjoyed supporting 

the event as keen exhibitors almost 

since its inception, and recently shot 

our Autumn/Winter 2017 campaign in 

the Castle and the beautiful grounds. 

“We are very excited to develop our 

working relationship, and cannot wait 

for the Horse Trials to kick off in May.” 

Castle owners James and Lizzie 

Saunders Watson welcome this new 

partnership, saying: “We are delighted 

to have Fairfax & Favor as our new title 

sponsor. It is an exciting, very British 

brand that we have enjoyed watching 

grow over the last few years. Its ethos 

fits very well with that of the castle 

and our horse trials, and we are looking 

forward to working with the company 

in the build up to the 2018 event.” 

Further information about Fairfax 

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Pablo’s Horse Sanctuary 

Carole Fielding has been 

involved in rescuing horses 

and ponies for over 30 years 

and some years ago, registered 

Pablo’s Horse Sanctuary charity 

to ease the suffering of horses 

and ponies whose owners either 

could not or would not look after 

them. 

Many of the animals have come 

to them, through no fault of their 

own, either with various health 

problems, being elderly or if 

their owner’s circumstances has 

changed and they can no longer 

care for them. They currently 

have nearly 100 rescued horses 

and ponies in their care and 

struggle on a daily basis to keep 

going. 

Those of you who have your own 

horses know just how hard it can 

be, especially during the winter 

months and so Pablos Horse 

Sanctuary are making a very 

urgent appeal for anyone who 

can volunteer a few hours to help 

them care for their rescues. 

They have most of them on our 

main yard at Long Clawson, 

Leics with the rest spread around 

in various fields in and around 

Melton Mowbray. They also 

need volunteer fundraisers as all 

the income is raised by Carole 

and her small team and every 

penny they get goes directly 

to the rescues upkeep and care. 

They also have many other 

ways in which you can help; 

Easyfundraising for those who 

shop online, Amazon wish list, 

The Melton Community Lottery, 

Pablo’s 100 raffle Club, Sponsor 

a Rescue direct debits are just a 

few of them. 

If you can please check 

our website www. 

pabloshorsesanctuary.co.uk for 

the details and also Carole 

Fieldings contact details if you 

need any further information 

or would like to volunteer. They 

also have a Fundraising Group 

and a Second Hand Tack 

group on Facebook as well 

as a Justgiving fundraiser for 

urgent fence and stall repairs/ 

replacement for the safety and 

comfort of the rescues. 

We know there are many 

worthwhile charities who are 

asking for your help, but we need 

to keep giving our rescues the 

life they so deserve. and really 

need your help. 

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A very popular National Competition for the Unaffiliated 

riders amongst us in both dressage and showjumping. 

Run for some 18 years by Granville & Janet Thompson, the reins have now been taken over by Event Director, Carole Newton. 

Carole is an experienced Equine Event 

organiser, with a passion for grassroots 

riding and has run local shows for a 

number of years at Grey Fern Park 

Equestrian Centre near Peterborough. 

Carole says; “It is so important that all levels of Rider have 

the best possible experience whilst out competing. For those 

early on in their equestrian careers, a bad experience can 

have a devastating affect on their confidence. My aim with 

UK Riders is to provide a professionally run event in a safe, 

fun and encouraging environment.” 

First Round Qualifiers are held locally so there is bound to be 

a qualifying centre near you! 

Once you have qualified at this level, competitors can, for 

an small annual fee, join the UK Riders membership scheme 

and you will be issued with a membership card. 

You will need this membership card to be able to compete in 

the second round Regional Qualifiers and the National Finals 

are being held at Arena UK on the 9th September 2018. 

Looking forward Carole plans to introduce Showing, 

hopefully for 2019, and is currently working with a major 

Equestrian brand to secure sponsorship. 

“Picking up the reins of UK Riders is a huge undertaking, 

Granville & Janet did a superb job and I have some very big 

boots to fill! I am really looking forward to working with 

both equestrian centres and competitors and building on the 

success the organisation has already seen.” 

Carole, is looking for new centres to hold UK Riders Qualifiers 

all over the UK. 

Any Equestrian Centres wishing to take part should contact 

her via email. 

The website is in the process of being updated, meantime 

please contact Carole for any further information and have a 

look at the UK Riders Facebook Page. 

Contact Carole Newton 

E: carolenewton@hotmail.co.uk 

07879 492068 


eventing 

Five Minutes With... 

Rosalind 

Canter 

Ahead of this season’s Eventing, Equestrian Life 

took a few minutes out to catch up with popular 

Lincolnshire event rider, Rosalind Canter. Many may 

know Ros as the diminutive, talented and determined 

rider who really pulled some great results out the bag 

in 2017 and she hopes to do even better in 2018. 

Here’s what she had to say. 

PHOTOS COURTESY OF TIM WILKINSON 

DO YOU COME FROM A HORSEY 

BACKGROUND? 

Yes I grew up riding on our family 

farm with my two sisters. We were 

keen pony clubbers and loved 

hunting. 

WHAT FIRST ATTRACTED YOU TO 

THE EVENTING SCENE 

We always loved the Pony Club one 

day events the most. Then my oldest 

sister got a horse that had done a Pre 

Novice (BE100) and so she wanted 

to have a go, so when I got my first 

horse I had a go too. 

TELL US ABOUT ONE OF YOUR 

EARLIEST SUCCESSES? 

Coming 2nd in the HOYS working 

hunter qualifier at Lincolnshire 

show. We only entered as we had 

always wanted to do it and to have 

a day off school, but the course was 

particularly difficult and I jumped one 

of only two clear rounds. 

YOU’VE KEPT UP YOUR 

ACADEMIC STUDIES, WHAT ARE 

YOU NOW QUALIFIED IN AND 

HOW DOES THAT PLAY A PART IN 

YOUR BUSY LIFESTYLE? 

I have a degree in sports 

science. That is useful 

as now the human 

fitness side of eventing 

is becoming more 

important, I already 

have a fairly good 

understanding of what 

I should be doing. It’s 

sometimes difficult to 

test yourself as the athlete 

though! 

I also have my BHSII and have 

nearly competed my UKCC level 3. I 

love training and teaching so these 

have been very useful. 

WHO WAS THE FIRST MAJOR 

INFLUENCE IN YOUR EVENTING 

CAREER? 

My Mum and she still is. She works 

harder than anyone else I know and 

still has a huge involvement in my 

business. 

DO YOU HAVE A FAVOURITE 

EVENT OR COURSE? 

I love Burghley. I have watched the 

event for over 20 years and it was a 

dream come true to ride there. 

WHAT WAS YOUR EXPERIENCE OF 

YOUR FIRST 4* EVENT? 

That was Burghley and Alby had a sore 

chin in the run up to the event so I was 

so worried about that. I had fairly low 

expectations which I think worked to our 

advantage as we had an amazing time. 

Alby is just an amazing scopey jumper 

so he made my first experience feel so 

exhilarating. 

BADMINTON 2017: A MAJOR GAME 

CHANGER? 

Yes definitely. It has given me confidence 

in my system and my business, although 

it was the changes I made in training 

that lead to the result at Badminton. 


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Alby is just an 

amazing scopey 

jumper so he 

made my first 

experience feel so 

exhilarating 

TELL US ABOUT YOUR CURRENT 

RIDES? 

Allstar B- definitely a star, 5th at 

Badminton and the Europeans. He is 

an outstanding jumper and is learning 

to enjoy the dressage! 

Zenshera- my pride and joy. He is a 

family pet who also jumps round 4 

stars. Whereas Alby is over 17 hands, 

Alfie’s is just 15.2hh but he came 7th 

and 9th in his 4 star runs last year. 

WHAT ARE YOUR PLANS FOR 

2018? 

Badminton with Allsar B is the 

immediate plan. 

TO ANYONE STARTING OUT - 

WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE 

THEM? 

Keep working hard and go for any 

opportunity. 

WHAT’S YOUR GO-TO PIECE OF 

KIT YOU CANNOT DO WITHOUT 

I love my Equipe saddles. I bought an 

old Equipe saddle when I was starting 

out and still have it now. I have some 

new ones, but they really suit me. I 

love my Charles Owen hats too and 

have worn them for years and my 

new Monarch solarium is a real hit 

with the horses! 

TO BE SO SUCCESSFUL YOU MUST 

HAVE A GOOD BACK-UP TEAM, 

TELL US ABOUT THEM? 

My mum helps with my business and 

on the yard. She is normally seen 

attached to the wheelbarrow and poo 

picking the fields. Ruth is my groom 

at home and she is really dedicated 

to all of the horses. Sarah helps at the 

big events and does a lot of driving 

for me. 

I owe huge thanks also to my 

sponsors Emerald Green Feeds and 

Topcrop Haulage, it is fantastic to 

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eventing 

BRITISH EVENTING: 

Thinking 

about 

joining? 

It has never been easier to try eventing 

thanks to the range of training and 

competition options available with 

British Eventing (BE). 

WINTER 

COMPETITIONS 

Throughout the winter there 

are three competition series 

sponsored by Baileys Horse 

Feeds to provide the perfect 

pre-season prep and give you 

a taste of competing with 

BE; Arena Eventing, Jump 

Training and Jumping & Style 

are open to both members 

and non-members of BE and 

host indoor and outdoor 

show jumping and cross 

country competitions. More 

information can be found at 

www.britisheventing.com/ 

winter. 

TRAINING & 

EDUCATION 

BE offers training all year 

round for every level of 

rider from age 12 upwards. 

Alongside the regional adult 

rider training, BE also host 

an extensive 12 – 21 Training 

Programme with tailored 

training for young riders. 

Courses include dressage, 

show jumping and cross 

country training as well as 

volunteer training, camps and 

unmounted masterclasses. 

More information can be 

found at www.britisheventing. 

com/training. 

MEMBERSHIP AND 

COMPETING 

BE affiliate over 180 eventing 

fixtures between March 

and October every year. To 

compete, riders will either 

need to take out a Full BE 

Membership (from £135 

online) which gives access 

to the full suite of benefits 

such as annual third party 

insurance and priority ballot 

numbers, or by purchasing a 

Day Pass Membership. Day 

Pass Membership is ideal for 

riders who want to have a go at 

eventing for the first time; for 

£10 a year Day Pass Members 


UPCOMING 

EVENTS & COURSES 

can buy Day or Training 

Passes each time they wish 

to compete. Riders can buy a 

maximum of four Day Passes 

to event up to Intermediate 

Novice level or an unlimited 

number of Training Passes to 

compete in BE80(T) classes. 

More information can be 

found at www.britisheventing. 

com/membership. 

BE80(T) 

BE80(T) is the first level of 

BE competition; 80 stands 

for the height of the fences in 

centimetres and ‘T’ stands for 

training. At each event hosting 

WANT 

TO 

KNOW 

MORE? 

a BE80(T) class there will be 

a dedicated BE Accredited 

Coach on hand to answer any 

questions, help you warm up 

for the show jumping and 

host cross country course 

walks. Find out more on www. 

britisheventing.com/BE80T. 

Website: www.britisheventing.com 

Email: info@britisheventing.com 

Phone: 02476 698856 

Facebook.com/BritishEventing 

Twitter.com/BEventing 

Instragram.com/britisheventing 

EVENTS 

3 – 4 MARCH - Epworth, South 

Yorkshire. Levels: BE80(T) to 

BE100Open. Entries open Jan 26 

3 – 4 MARCH - Aston-Le-Walls 

(1), Northants. Levels: BE80(T) to 

BE100Open. Entries open Jan 20 

8 – 11 MARCH - Oasby (1), 

Lincolnshire. Levels: BE90 to Open 

Intermediate. Entries open 

Jan 24 

16 – 18 MARCH – Lincolnshire, 

Lincolnshire. Levels: BE100 to 

Open Intermediate. Entries open 

Feb 9 

7 – 8 APRIL - Norton Disney (1), 

Lincolnshire. Levels: BE80(T) to 

Open Novice. Entries open Feb 24 

7 – 8 APRIL – Breckenbrough, 

Yorkshire. Levels: BE90 to Open 

Novice. Entries open Mar 3 

13 – 15 APRIL - Belton Park 

International, Lincolnshire. Levels: 

Novice to CIC3*. Entries open 

Feb 23 

14 – 15 APRIL - Eland Lodge (1), 

Derbyshire. Levels: BE90 to Open 

Novice. Entries open Mar 9 

21 – 22 APRIL - Northallerton 

(1), North Yorkshire. Levels: 

BE80(T) to BE100Plus. Entries open 

Mar 17 

24 – 25 APRIL – Whitfield, 

Northamptonshire. Levels: BE80(T) 

to Open Novice. Entries open 

Mar 20 

4 – 6 MAY - Richmond (1), North 

Yorkshire. Levels: BE90 to Open 

Intermediate. Entries Open Mar 30 

9 – 12 MAY - Aston-Le-Walls (2), 

Northants. Levels: BE100 to Open 

Intermediate. Entries open Mar 28 

12 – 13 MAY - Chatsworth 

International, Derbyshire. Levels: 

Novice to CIC3*. Entries 

Open Apr 7 

18 – 20 MAY - Rockingham 

International, Leicestershire 

BE100 to Advanced Intermediate. 

Entries open Apr 06 

26 – 27 MAY - Bishop Burton (1), 

East Yorkshire. Levels: BE90 to 

Open Intermediate. Entries 

Open Apr 21 

27 – 28 MAY - Shelford Manor 

(1), Notts. Levels: BE80(T) to 

BE100Open. Entries open Apr 22 

7 – 10 June - Bramham 

International, West Yorkshire. 

Levels: CCI3*, CCI3*u25 and CIC3* 

9 – 10 JUNE – Speetley, 

Derbyshire. Levels: BE80(T) to 

BE100Open. Entries open May 5 

16 – 17 May - Catton Park, South 

Derbyshire. Levels BE100 to Open 

Intermediate. Entries open May 12 

23 – 24 JUNE - Skipton (1), North 

Yorkshire. Levels: BE80(T) to Open 

Novice. Entries Open May 19 

TRAINING COURSES 

SATURDAY 3 FEBRUARY - Cross 

Country Training Technique 

Series with Victoria Gallantree 

at Aylesford Lodge Farm, 

Leicestershire 

SATURDAY 10 FEBRUARY - 

Arena Eventing - Prepare with 

confidence from BE80(T) to 

Novice with Lisa Morris at Speetley 

Equestrian Centre, Derbyshire 


Successful Show Jumping with 

Sam York at Laughton Manor 

Equestrian Centre, Lincolnshire 


Try Eventing Training Day with 

Victoria Gallantree at Home Farm, 

Leicestershire 

SATURDAY 17 FEBRUARY - Get 

Ahead with Confidence 2018 

(Wobbleberries Welcome) with 

Caroline Peatfield at Willow Banks 

Equestrian Centre, Lincolnshire 

SATURDAY 17 FEBRUARY - Cross 

Country Training with Sue M 

Ringrose at Epworth Equestrian 

Ltd, South Yorkshire 

SUNDAY 18 FEBRUARY - 

Successful Show Jumping with 

Sam York at Arena UK, Lincolnshire 


eventing 

Apt Cavalier… 

the science behind 

the name! 

The Eventing world is a 

pretty wonderful world 

to be a part of. It’s full 

of amazing, generous 

and intelligent people who share 

the same passionate lifestyle that 

revolves around a wonderful, 

unique species, the horse! 

This lifestyle that we live and 

breathe has evolved over the years 

but our love for our horses never 

changes. We are like no other 

athlete because we share the ring 

with our best friends, communicate 

with a partner who doesn’t speak 

our language and trust something 

ten times our size, with our life. 

However, there is no question that 

the well-being of our horses always 

come first, and the innovation in the 

equestrian world really is mindblowing. 

We have seen brands like 

WOW and Voltaire change the way 

we think about saddles, Ice-Vibe 

boots give us a whole new level of 

aftercare for our horse’s legs and 

companies like Eqclusive who have 

even changed the way we groom! 

Our horses are without a doubt are 

the most comfortable they have ever 

been and are getting the best care 

they have ever received. 

BUT WHAT ABOUT 

THE RIDER? 

During the 2016 Olympics we all 

tweeted the hashtag #TwoHearts 

because there are two athletes in 

partnership out there on the track. 

To ensure the horses are safe and 

performing well, the riders on board 

need to be 100% concentrating and 

riding to the best of their ability. 

Sweaty, overheating riders are more 

likely to make mistakes; when 

your body temperature starts to 

increase, the blood flow to the skin 

increases and puts strain on the 

heart. Overheating can also cause 

dehydration, headaches, agitation 

and even confusion, none of which 

are ideal when you are galloping 

at 25mph around a cross-country 

course. A comfortable rider rides 

more effectively, makes less 

mistakes and is much more likely 

to bring their horse home safe and 

happy. 

I created Apt Cavalier because 

I think rider comfort and safety 

is absolutely paramount to the 

progress of our sport. Other sports 

such as running and cycling have 

been using technical fabrics and 

designs that aid performance and 

radiate innovation for years now and 

we want to translate that into the 

equestrian world. 

Take our Performance Skin for 

example; I originally designed this 

top to solve the problems I had on 

the cross-country course. I was 

sick of finishing my round sweaty, 

red and uncomfortable so I wanted 

to create a Skin that would ensure 

I finished feeling fresh and would 

be able to focus first and foremost 

on caring for my horse rather than 

running off to the lorry to strip off. 

With this the AC Performance Skin 

was born; a silky compression 

top that boosts microcirculation, 

encourages the flow of oxygen to 

muscles and transfers perspiration 

away from the skin. It is also 

highly breathable, regulars your 

temperature, is pilling resistant, 

repels oils & stains and is UV 

protective. This Skin has received 


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amazing reviews from riders up to 4* 

level, all of whom couldn’t believe 

the difference a simple item of 

clothing could make to their comfort 

and performance. 

Looking after ourselves is just as 

important as looking after our 

horses because just like them, we 

are athletes. So, eat clean, get plenty 

of sleep, take up Pilates and invest 

in equipment and clothing which 

is going to help you perform to the 

best of your ability- once you do, we 

guarantee you that you won’t want 

to ride in anything else. 

www.aptcavalier.com 

SARAH 

JOHNSTONE 

FROM APT 

CAVALIER….. 

MY ‘GO TO’ PIECE OF KIT FOR 

TRAINING YOUNG HORSES 

A good trainer! I am so lucky 

that my local instructor just 

so happens to be Team GB 

Olympic medal winner, 

and all-round Eventing 

legend, Ian Stark. I have 

had two 45 minutes 

sessions with Ian, and in 

those two short sessions 

I achieved more with Hugo 

than I did working on my own 

for the last eight weeks. I am not a 

novice rider, nor am I new to youngsters 

but sometimes you just need a trained 

eye on the ground to spot the cracks 

and help you smooth them out. 

MY FAVOURITE EVENT 

This is a difficult choice between Floors 

Castle International and Forgandenny 

Horse Trials as I love them both for 

very different reasons. Floors castle is 

just the most picturesque event: you 

hack through the woods to get to the 

dressage arenas, then you Showjump 

and Cross-country right in front on the 

grand castle itself. There are great trade 

stands, great weather (touch wood) 

and you always see people like Oliver 

Townend, Ben Hobday and Nicola 

Wilson competing. 

Forgandenny was new to the calendar 

in 2016 and from the very first event it 

has been consistently professional and 

ran beautifully. Everyone knows their 

job and is super friendly, the showjumping 

arena is big and flat and then 

you hike up the hill to the cross country 

which is fair but challenging at the lower 

levels. Their Novice track is an absolute 

beast but is perfectly positioned in the 

calendar for those preparing for the 1* 

at Blair International, plus you would be 

hard pressed to find a better view from 

the far end of the course! 

THE GADGET I CANNOT DO 

WITHOUT 

Not so much a gadget but if I had to 

choose just one bit 

of kit that I would be 

heartbroken without, it 

would be my Albion K2 Jump 

Saddle. I love it. Before I bought it, I 

actually didn’t think that a saddle would 

make such a difference to my position 

and wellbeing; I used to get a really sore 

back and sore knees after cross-country 

but as soon as I started riding in the 

Albion, my aches and pains all magically 

disappeared! 

MY FAVOURITE BIT OF CLOTHING 

My favourite piece of clothing just has 

to be my Apt Cavalier Performance 

Skin- it’s just so versatile! I wear it for 

cross country because of its advanced 

technical fabric, and breathable mesh 

panel: I come off the course as fresh as 

I was when I started! I am also using 

it as a base layer in the winter as the 

temperature regulation feature means 

it’s as cosy in the Winter as it is cool in 

the Summer! Plus the mesh panel at the 

back means I avoid ‘sweaty back’, even 

under all those layers! 

HOPES/AIMS/GOALS FOR 2018 

My main aim for this year it to get out 

eventing with my new youngster, Hugo. 

Hugo is kindly with me on loan and 

has bags of talent so I am very excited 

about him. We are starting at BE80 but 

the goal is to qualify him for the BE90 

Scottish Championships which are 

being held at Blair International for the 

first time this year. My dream for this 

season was initially to qualify my own 

SuperCob, Woody for the 1* at Blair, 

but unfortunately following a serious 

tendon injury Woody won’t be back out 

eventing until 2019. 


eventing 

Who is Super 

X Country? 

Super X Country is an affordable 

sporty equestrian clothing 

company for all riders, using 

the latest performance 

materials and fashionable designs to 

stand out. 

HOW DID THE BRAND COME 

ABOUT? 

Super X Country was started through 

event rider Becci Harrold when she 

saw a gap in the market to create 

bespoke cross country colours after 

she went shopping with her mum to 

buy her very first set of lucky colours 

for her up and coming event. All 

she could find was dark, boring and 

heavy colours, so this was when she 

decided to design and make some of 

her own having a background in textile 

design. Delighted with her homemade 

colours and the response from other 

riders asking where they could buy 

some from only for her to explain you 

couldn’t buy any quite like hers Super 

X Country or SXC for short was born! 

HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN 

GOING? 

SXC was established in 2010 when 

Becci was 20 years old, she always had 

a love for fashion, textile and business 

gaining top grades throughout her 

education. Year on year Becci has seen 

the business grow and is delighted 

with the direction it is going. 

WHAT IS YOUR BEST SELLING 

PRODUCT AND WHY? 

The best selling product is definitely 

the signature XC colour starburst 

design, it’s so unique and different 

to what else is offered. You can 

spot the design a mile off and 

is so striking teamed up with 

a matching hat silk and 

saddle cloth. We also sell 

hundreds of faux fur 

pompom custom hat 

silks which are made 

in the UK. 

WHAT MAKES 

SXC DIFFERENT 

TO OTHER 

BRANDS ON THE 

MARKET? 

We offer a super quick 

turnaround of 4-7 

working days for all 

custom orders, at a 

price everyone can 

afford and we are 

usually able to get 

them out quicker 

than that! We strive 

for the very best 

customer service, each 

set designed is very 

personal and special 

to the customer, 

so we often discuss in length the colours 

and arrangement. We have a 5star rating on 

Facebook and such lovely feedback comes 

through email every other day. It keeps us 

going. 

WHERE DO YOU SELL YOUR PRODUCTS? 

Our main platform for selling is www. 

superxcountry.co.uk although after the success 

at Chatsworth, Blenheim and Your Horse 

Live we will be attending more trade 

stands this year with our name down for 

Badminton & Burghley. Our first one 

this year will be our local Chatsworth 

again where we hope to showcase a 

range of our new breeches and base 

layers in colours not currently 

on the market that are in 

production as we speak. 

BECCI HARROLD FROM 

SUPER X COUNTRY 

The piece of kit I cannot go without- Within my 

hobby Eventing I could never go without wearing 

my lucky SXC colours, it would be bad luck after all! 

I designed them myself with a sponsor Profile Tech 

Solutions so you won’t see any others like it and they 

stand out so well on all the pictures making it easy 

to spot yourself and mum to follow you with the 

camera! 

My favourite event Chatsworth International, its 

my local prestigious event and 

I love everything about it, I’ve 

been lucky enough to get 3 of 

my own self-produced horses 

there and finish within the 

top 10 on two of them! 

There is nothing quite like 

galloping around that 

amazing course! 

My aims for 2018 

are to qualify for 

the Badminton 

Grassroots final, 

it’s the only 

thing I am left to tick 

off on my list of 

ambitions! 


eventing 

Hopes are High for 

the Season Ahead 

Here we catch up with our new resident blogger event rider Harriet Morris- 

Baumber. Each month Harriet will keep us up-to-date on her busy life at Granary 

Hall, plus the progress of her own team of horses and her clients. 

Over the winter my 

horses have had a fairly 

quiet time competition 

wise. I have taken the 

opportunity to really establish 

their flatwork because having 

both come from a showjumping 

background they were familiar 

with jumping and very confident, 

but a bit of fine tuning was 

needed in the flatwork. 

Not only is this an essential 

element of eventing but it is also 

the basis for the other phases 

too. To be able to execute 

the technical combinations 

cross country and to have your 

horse stay in good balance in 

order to jump a clear round in 

an undulating showjumping 

arena, it is crucial to have the 

manoeuvrability on the flat. 

With the eventing season just 

around the corner, there is just 

enough time to squeeze in some 

final preparations, including some 

showjumping rounds and cross 

country training on grass. 

Although many venues have all 

weather cross country training 

open over the winter, it is 

important to train on the grass 

too. It is essential you know how 

your horse will feel on varied 

terrain and on different ground 

conditions. I am very lucky to have 

access to cross country training 

on grass here at home, although I 

still find it is very beneficial to take 

the horses away from home and let 

them see a wide variety of different 

fences. Because of the excellent 

sandy land I am able to use the 

cross country field for most of the 

winter; this has proved popular 

with lots of people continuing 

their cross country training over 

the winter. 

Being part of a syndicate is 

a thrilling way to experience 

eventing at a very affordable rate 

A few of my clients have new 

horses for this year and several 

of them were sourced through 

my contacts so I have a particular 

interest in seeing how these 

partnerships develop. 

I very much enjoy helping other 

riders and find it rewarding seeing 

how they improve, regardless of 

their competition aspirations. I 

take great pride in seeing them 

feeling confident and enjoying 

their riding, just as much as those 

who are achieving great results at 

competitions. 

This year I have added another 

horse to my string which is owned 

again by a syndicate. I am thrilled 

to have such enthusiastic support 

and I cannot wait to get cracking 

with my superstars. 

Being part of a syndicate is 

a thrilling way to experience 

eventing at a very affordable rate. 

All of the benefits, at a fraction 

of the cost! I also love having the 

feeling of a bigger team around 

and very much enjoy coming back 

to the lorry and reliving it all again 

with everybody over a glass of 

Pimms while munching on Mum’s 

fabulous picnics! The horse’s love 

it too as the more people that 

come to watch the more polo’s 

they get! 

The three horses I have are 

Whitesaparke Caramel, (Chap) 

Escofino I (Scooby) and Croft 

Templar (Simon). Simon and Chap 

are now both rising six-year-olds 

and Scooby is rising seven. They 

are each very different and have 

their own unique characteristics. 

Scooby’s favourite party trick is 

throwing his feed bucket out of 

his window when he’s finished 

with it! He also really enjoys 

‘helping’ muck out by trying to 

hold the end of the fork! 

Chap’s best trick is tipping the 

wheelbarrow over so I try and 

make sure it is empty when I go 

to him. Simon is very quiet in the 

stable but loves his time out in the 

field and when you let him go he 

does a great kangaroo impression! 

They all have great ability and a 

real desire to do their best, which 

is invaluable. 

After allowing Whitesaparke 

Caramel and Escofino to have 

a short break at the end of the 

summer to allow them chance 

to re-charge their batteries, 

they have come back into 

work positively bouncing with 

excitement! 

I am very excited about their 

season this year and feel that they 

have huge potential to compete 

at international level in the future 

and I can’t wait to share the 

journey with you all as we embark 

on an exciting season of eventing 

action. 

Harriet offers lessons in all 

disciplines using the fantastic 

facilities at her yard based at 

Granary Hall, near York. She has 

also developed the HMB Super 

Syndicate to make owning an 

event horse an affordable way 

anyone can share the risks and 

rewards of horse ownership. 

For further information telephone 

Harriet on (07795) 562745 or visit 

www.harriet-morris-baumber.co.uk 


eventing 

Finding 

your 

mojo 

By Tina Canton BHSI 

Bsc (Hons) UKCC level 3 

PHOTOS COURTESY OF TIM WILKINSON 

We all struggle to 

get our drive and 

enthusiasm back 

when we start to re 

immerge from winter. The cold 

weather, short daylight hours and 

seemingly endless mud takes its 

toll even on the most positive 

person! Without the luxury of a 

continental indoor school set up, 

managing horses seems more like 

survival during this time of the 

year than something we do for 

enjoyment!! There are a few things 

that you can start to do to kick start 

your season and find your elusive 

mojo again!! 

1 

MAKE A PLAN! 

Sit down with your diary and 

start to look at what your goals 

are for the season. Be realistic 

about timeframes and how fit your 

horse currently is. Start with your 

biggest aim and work backwards. 

Factor in a few extra runs in case 

of complications or cancellations. 

Don’t just put in minimum 

qualifications as you never know 

what’s around the corner. At the 

start of the season you want to be 

finding warm up competitions to 

get back in the groove. If possible, 

do this with your trainer so you are 

working as a team. 

2HORSES’ ROUTINE 

Unless you are lucky enough 

to have an indoor school 

with lights, there are days when 

due to other commitments, that 

you may not be able to ride your 

horse. Recent studies have shown 

that horses maintain and improve 

fitness being worked 4 times a 

week; as long as they are spread 

out over the week. This allows 

for recovery time. Plan your diary 

so you can fit in a decent hack 

one day a week, then maybe a 

fast work day too. Other sessions 

can be shorter such as jumping, 

schooling or the quickest way 

to exercise – lunging. If your 

horse still has access to turnout 

remember this also allows them 

free range of movement, and if 

you have a walker, this is great for 

their base fitness. 


3 

LOOK AT YOUR DIET 

We spend a fortune on 

assessing our horses diet, 

and providing them with top of 

the range feed and supplements 

– then often neglect ourselves. 

It will help maintain energy 

levels, and improve mood to eat 

well. Try to plan ahead and have 

healthy snacks. I also take B 

vitamins this time of year to help 

energy levels. Hydration is very 

important too. When it’s cold 

we tend to go for hot drinks, but 

these are often highly caffeinated, 

so actually dehydrate you. Try to 

keep drinking water or low sugar 

squash to stay hydrated. 

4 

GET TRAINING 

Plan in some clinics to get you back in 

the habit of going out and about. There 

are some great indoor and outdoor clinics 

around, and these often get booked up quickly 

so keep your ear to the ground to see what’s 

on. If you have a regular trainer – get some 

sessions in the diary. These give you things 

to work towards, and more importantly 

homework so you feel like you have a 

purpose and goal when you are 

working your horses. 

5 

STAY WARM 

Cold is very energy sapping, so make sure that you 

dress well. Good quality thermals, hats, gloves, 

neck warmers all help you to not get stiff and cold. 

You can now get amazing heated waistcoats that are 

a godsend when teaching. The new waterproof fleece 

lined breeches are amazing – goodbye chilblains! Try to 

always have lots of extra waterproofs, in every car, lorry 

and at the yard (my excuse for so many coats) as getting 

soaked will only lead to you becoming more prone to 

illness. 

Hopefully by following these common-sense ideas, your 

transition from the depths of winter, to your equine 

summer playground will be seamless, and you also might 

develop some good habits along the way!! 

6 

GET FIT! 

We all make great new year’s 

resolutions, but if they make it past the 

middle of January you’ve done well!! Make 

it this year’s goal to try to get and keep fit. It 

will not only help your riding, but also your 

horse’s soundness and yours!! If you can’t 

bear the thought of going to the gym, just try 

to up your speed walking about to do your 

horse! Think about all the course walking you 

will have to do when the season starts! Less 

achy legs, and also being able to fit into your 

competition gear! When hacking out, go into 

the two-point seat when trotting – build up 

the strength in your thighs and this also help 

secure your lower leg position and improves 

balance (especially when they shy!) 


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Why is The Non 

Ridden Agenda 

so Important? 

By Vicki Jayne Yates BA Hons 

The Non Ridden Equine 

agenda certainly took 

off in 2017. First with the 

launch of the Non Ridden 

Equine Facebook group on 4th May 

2017 which attracts on average 1,000 

members per month and it has gone 

global with membership from all 

corners of the world. It was clear that 

more than clicking like amongst like- 

minded people has to be done, so on 1st 

August 2017 the not for profit venture 

The Non Ridden Equine Association UK 

was launched. 

In 2018 the Non Ridden Equine Association 

UK committee has plans for a non 

ridden showcase event; and we, from our 

memberships input, are actively working 

behind the scenes on other project ideas. 

The non ridden Facebook group and the 

Non Ridden Equine Association UK has been 

the inspiration for the non ridden network 

to grow. We now have affiliated non ridden 

groups launching from all over the globe. 

One candle can be the ignition for the flames 

for many more candles without diming it’s 

brilliance, it brings even more light into the 

world. These affiliated non ridden groups are 

allowing people to connect on a local level, 

explore non ridden issues that are cultural 

and geographical. As we are all interlinked 

we offer each other support, encouragement, 

sharing of good practice and more. 

Towards the end of 2017 we consulted our 

membership. The top response was the 

request for more non ridden articles to 

appear in magazines. 

THE EQUINE PERSPECTIVE 

We have a crisis in the country with many 

horses no one wants. Welfare organisations 

are full to bursting and non ridden equines 

are the hardest to place. Non ridden equines 

come in all shapes and sizes, from smallest 

Shetlands, to the biggest shire horses and 

everything in between. There are sports 

performance horses that can no longer jump, 

race, dressage, 

event, etc. Then 

there are pleasure 

horses that have 

grown old, lame, 

sick or injured. 

The thing many 

share is these 

horses become 

unwanted 

when they 

can no longer 

be ridden. Sadly we live in a throw away 

age. Then we have an over breeding crisis 

of low value equines. The bottom line 

is non ridden equines are often seen to 

have little or no value. They are the most 

disadvantaged, most at risk of neglect, abuse 

and abandonment. Some are dumped near 

death or dead. Other non-ridden equines 

get passed from pillar to post with the truth 

hidden and end up in a downward spiral. 

The sad truth is these horses suffer as we 

have more non ridden equines than there are 

loving guardians who will treasure them. Is 

this fair or moral? And what can be done? 

THE HUMAN PERSPECTIVE 

Now here is the rub; if we want more non 

ridden equines to be in loving homes we 

need to look at the experiences of people 

who own non ridden equines or choose not 

to ride. There are people who will happily 

enjoy owning a horse that cannot be ridden. 

There are people who own horses and 

choose not to ride. Sadly their experiences 

are often negative. It is common for these 

people to experience questioning, criticism, 

ridicule and they are often asked to justify 

their horse ownership and why they don’t 

ride. This is not just from within the equine 

community. Sadly it is common on livery 

yards for an owner of a horse who chooses 

not to ride to be constantly badgered about 

riding. This negative bias has its roots in our 

history and culture with the horse that goes 

back thousands of years. Sadly this pressure 

can make people feel guilty, ostracized, 

isolated, shunned and judged. Non-riding 

individuals want to be understood, accepted 

and feel part of the wider equine community. 

They desire understanding so they enjoy 

their non-ridden equine without feeling they 

have to defend their choices. 

The Non Ridden Equine Facebook groups 

and the Non Ridden Equine Association UK 

have provided a platform for people to come 

together, to have their voices heard and be 

with like-minded people. With no marketing, 

over 1,000 people a month are joining. This 

collective of voices includes professionals 

to novices, owners of non ridden equines, 

people who choose not to ride, riders and 

people who love horses. This is a group of 

like-minded people; however we must reach 

outwards to influence hearts and minds 

outside that group to make a difference to 

the many issues faced by the non ridden 

equine and people who choose not to ride. 

The Non Ridden Equine Facebook group 

members daily share their amazing and 

wonderful stories into the many gifts horses 

bring to us humans outside of being ridden. 

These non-ridden insights, knowledge 

and practices are of huge benefit to riding 

horses and riders too. The challenge we face 

is finding ways to best share these more 

widely outside of our non ridden group. 2017 

has shown change is happening. However 

for more non ridden equines to find loving 

caring homes there must be a shift in 

cultural thinking. How many people would 

love to know more about how horses have 

many more purposes other than riding? Who 

would like to see more non-ridden articles? 

If yes we already have a collective of talent 

and resources we would be delighted to 

share. So maybe this article is the start? 

The Non Ridden Equine Facebook group: www. 

facebook.com/groups/thenonriddenhorse/ 

The Non Ridden Equine Association UK 

www.thenonriddenequine 

associationuk.org 


horse health 

Do you or 

don’t you? 

By Claire Buchanan 

Supplements? We all read 

the marketing hype and 

then will ourselves into 

believing that this is the 

next miracle cure and off we 

troop to the local tack shop or the 

internet to avail ourselves of the 

magical elixir. Sound familiar? Yes, 

me too. 

I never thought to stop and to look 

at the labels. Who does? To really 

understand what is in this amazing 

formula and how it is going to 

help. My mistake. 

My hat goes off to a person, who 

shall remain nameless, who bit the 

bullet and sat me down one day 

and took me through the contents 

of my latest expensive miracle 

cure, a daily supplement that 

would change my world. 

Let me explain, I have a whopping 

over 18 hand KWPN which in 

itself is a challenge but my chosen 

discipline of Eventing ensures 

there are big tests for us! Dressage 

on uneven grass in a 20 x 40 

arena, the ability to shorten Show 

Jumping not to mention working 

out step-ups and downs in Cross 

Country that are not designed 

for such a colossal horse! I have 

brought him on very slowly to 

allow him to mature without 

pressure, it doesn’t help that his 

flight reflex is very close to 

the surface, that he is a head 

shaker or that he has had to 

have a hobday due to a collapsed 

larynx – getting the picture? Yes, 

I was that person that would fall 

for any line in the hope that this 

next great supplement would help 

my horse. 

Back to the plot; this particular 

daily supplement actually had 

less than 20% of its contents that 

would be useful to my horse. On 

further investigation, the actual 

amounts of the active ingredients 

listed on the tub were incredibly 

small and the quality of them 

dubious. To the uninitiated all 

of the active ingredients have 

impressive names but then you 

find that there are different 

derivations of these ingredients. 

Some are cheap and some are not 

- You can guess which ones were 

in my tub! 

Let me give you an example. Iron. 

There are multiple ingredients 

used to supplement iron. Ferrous 

Sulphate (not recommended as it 

is quite toxic to the liver, inhibits 

protein digestion, is mostly 

unabsorbed and can irritate the 

gastrointestinal mucosa), Ferrous 

Gluconate, Ferric Citrate, Ferrous 

Fumarate and other Iron Amino 

Acid chelates which tend to be 

the least toxic and have decent 

absorption. 

The most effective of these is 

Iron Phosphate, you guessed it, 

more expensive and consists of 

mainly Ferrous Phosphate, Ferric 

Phosphate and Ferrous Oxide. 

Why is it the most effective? It is 

absorbed well by our horses but 

more importantly it is tolerated 

having beneficial uses in irondeficiency 

anaemia, has an obvious 

anti-inflammatory action, reduces 

fever and local hyperaemia when 

fed in frequent, repeatable small 

doses. 

So, tell me how many riders, 

amateur and professional 

alike understand this type of 

information off the top of their 

heads? 

My investigative nature has led 

to my sharp learning curve. I am 

not an expert but I am listening to 

people I know and trust, who are. 

I now understand the difference 

that trace minerals and salts make 

and I also understand the code for 

fillers, balancers and ingredients 

that really have no place being in 

supplements for herbivores. 

I had given up on supplements 

entirely, weaned myself off the 

hype and desperate need to make 

my horse a superstar with some 

additives and focussed on being 

the best rider that I can be. I 

learnt that many of the perceived 

problems were entirely me (that 

is a whole different can of worms) 

but my beautiful boy does have 

issues that are not me related. 

Research done. Many people 

spoken to. My new supplement 

criteria: clean, human grade 

ingredients, no fillers/colours, 

nothing alien to a herbivore, 

quality ingredients with high 

absorption rates. Supplements 

purchased. 

Result: checked out by my coach, 

physio, farrier, vet (who were all 

unaware of the test that was in 

play, no placebo effect for me) who 

all were staggered by the changes 

in my horse. 

Not content with my findings 

alone, we have worked with 

Jessie Kirby, one of the UK’s 

leading young dressage riders 

and her pony, Ginge (Grayswood 

Orlando). Within three days of 

use, Ginge was doing stretches he 

had never been able to do before. 

Subsequently, he calmly did a 

beautiful freestyle test in Le Mans, 

a first as Jessie will tell you, every 

single test before he blew up as he 

hates noise and commotion. The 

improvement in elasticity and his 

way of going has been marked and 

commented upon by her trainers 

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change. The Myers have seen 

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in both Eddy and his mare Mirah’s, 

confidence, concentration and 

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horse health 

To Breed or not to Breed - That is the question 

As there are snowdrops 

popping up through 

the snow in my garden 

today, Spring must 

be around the corner. hard to 

believe when the weather is so 

cold and wet. Mud is everywhere. 

Thoughts turn to new starts and 

new beginnings. The production 

of a foal. Planning the use of 

Stallions rippling with muscle 

and shining with testosterone in 

the advertisement photos. 

All people with a passion 

for horses do this, we can’t 

help it. The most important 

consideration however is Why do 

we want to do this? 

You only have to go to a Horse 

Market or look at some Internet 

sites to realise that all these 

horses and ponies that were 

bred with good intent are now 

virtually valueless. 

When they have little or no value 

they may not be looked after 

well making their lives hard and 

lacking in quality. 

Don’t misunderstand me, I have 

clients with old or financially low 

value horses and ponies, which 

lack for nothing - these are the 

lucky ones. 

So should you give in to 

temptation and have a go? 

For example, if you own a 

successful mare with good 

temperament and conformation 

you should look for a high 

achieving stallion to create a foal 

worth having which in turn is 

more likely to have a good life. 

I have five Dutch KWPN horses, 

they are all closely related. 

They have similar trainable 

temperaments, body shapes, 

movement and colour. All have 

come from specific studs in 

Holland that breed for these 

traits. 

If you own a registered KWPN 

mare in Holland that mare must 

undergo assessment as to her 

suitability to breed. If she passes, 

you will be told by the KWPN 

Society which Stallions you may 

use. 

Aiming constantly for 

improvement. If you do not 

adhere to this the foals are not 

registerable in the KWPN stud 

book so have little value. 

Should we do this? Yes I think 

that we should. 

The result would be breed 

improvements. All mares and 

stallions undergoing grading and 

assessment with expert panels 

advising on stallion suitability. 

Surely this is the way forward. 

Too many horse owners have 

a mare that they fancy a foal 

out of. The mare may be out of 

work due to an injury caused 

by a conformational, inherited 

problem or may be of poor 

character and temperament- too 

difficult to ride. 

Why would you want to breed 

with these mares? sending 

the problem into the next 

generation. 

It cannot be for financial gain 

as the cost of keeping the mare, 

then mare and foal, then foal 

until four years old is often way 

more than the youngster’s value. 

There are too many poor quality, 

unregistered stallions out there 

being used because they are just 

around the corner and don’t 

require Contagious Equine 

Metritis swabs or any other 

expense. It is too easy to breed 

rubbish with no future. 

So consider this:- 

• Why do you want a foal, 

for what purpose? not just 

because it will be cute. 

• Is your mare conformationally 

correct and has a lovely 

temperament? 

• No inherited problems and is 

disease free. 

• Are you looking to grade your 

mare with a society, allowing 

experts to look critically at her, 

Brilliant! 

• Then choose a top quality, 

graded stallion, Excellent! 

• But if she does not have these 

qualities STOP NOW. 

Do you have suitable facilities to 

cope with a pregnant mare? 

Separated from gelding for the 

first few months after covering. 

Able to fulfil her increasing 

nutritional needs especially 

during the last third of 

pregnancy. 

Then the man hours of 

waiting...... Mares can go a 

month over their expected date, 

can you sit up with her that long? 

Being close by to intervene if 

necessary during birth. 

The worry is of a bad foaling, 

losing the foal or the mare or 

both. Do you have time to bottle 

rear a foal day and night? It is a 

huge commitment. 

Hopefully I have managed to put 

off breeding to anyone who has 

not previously considered these 

factors. 

My carriage driving idol George 

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“You can always buy what you 

want but you rarely breed what 

you want”. Sound advice. 

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At Sovereign Equestrian we are 

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the acceptance that having the very 

best facilities and equipment can 

provide that extra 1% which can be 

all the difference when producing 

quality horses. 

The 1% 

It’s well documented that when 

Sir Dave Brailsford took charge of 

British Cycling in 2002 he placed 

a huge emphasis on ‘marginal 

gains’ and that philosophy helped 

transform the team from one with 

no track record to one of the most 

successful teams in British sporting 

history. This mindset is very 

much replicated in how Sovereign 

Equestrian approaches its business. 

By investing in the latest technology 

and ensuring that every last detail 

is examined and worked on, we 

are putting ourselves in the very 

best position to produce quality 

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Sovereign Equestrian: Finn W / Adam Botham 

horses. This constant progression 

can be seen in the development 

at Sovereign Equestrian HQ and 

the state of the art facilities are a 

perfect personification of Sir Dave’s 

‘marginal gains’ theory. 

The facilities 

Sovereign Equestrian has been 

based at its current location 

since August 2007 where the 

facilities included 7 stables, a 

hay and feed barn with a 40 x 

20 ménage. To help ensure that 

Sovereign Equestrian kept at the 

top of its game, just two years 

later these perfectly respectable, 

but not world class facilities were 

upgraded. The ménage was dug 

up and a new installation of an 

Andrews Bowen designed 55 x 35 

arena was completed. Since then 

we have added a 5-horse walker, 

professionally built muck heap with 

separate drainage, lorry standing a 

concrete trot-up area and a further 

4 mobile stables. The existing 

paddocks were reassessed and today 

there is a stallion turn-out with 9 

fenced paddocks all with electric 

fencing and water drinkers. Of 

course it’s also important that we are 

able to keep connected in today’s 

online world and also protect 

our facilities. Therefore, we have 

introduced 24/7 CCTV monitoring 

for security and a necessity to 

monitor horse stables for both ill or 

injured horses. We find also that 

camera’s around the property allows 

us to know who is arriving at the 

electric gates, or what is happening 

in the ménage or in the paddocks. 

The need to have full time Internet 

access and social media links is 

today an easy upgrade for any house 

or equestrian property and this 

gives everyone full time internet 

access from their mobile devices.

to ensure that our 8 years of 

continuous improvements don’t go 

to waste. 

Should anyone want any advice 

following this article then Sovereign 

Equestrian would always be willing 

to answer your questions, contact 

Charlotte Barry in the first instance 

on, +44 (0)7762 880800. 

Sovereign Equestrian will be 

sponsoring several Show Jumping 

events throughout 2018 at Bicton, 

Northcote and SCOPE, if anyone 

wants to involve us then again call 

Charlotte. 

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The planning 

Of course it’s easier said than done 

to just go ahead and establish 

top class facilities. It has been a 

long process, but our meticulous 

attention to detail has ensured that 

we’ve managed to deliver on budget 

and within our agreed timescales. 

Our advice when making big 

decisions to enhance or change the 

physical structure of your buildings 

or land is to use knowledgeable 

contractors. Our choice of using a 

combination of Andrews Bowen 

for installation and materials for 

the landscaping and arena areas. 

Then Tony Pearson Property 

Developments and his specialists 

has been vindicated by the 

successful outcome of the finished 

scheme and transformation from 

the old place to something very 

special taking into account the 

paramount nature of both horse and 

rider welfare. 

However, budgeting is another 

part that needs close attention 

from the very start, as you start to 

design aspects of the scheme you 

need estimates and firm costings to 

prevent any overspend. Each area 

of an Equestrian property usually 

has an audacious price which 

has the ability to exceed anyone’s 

budget. Control with checks and 

balances are needed, always get 

a couple of estimates to double 

check on prices against the quality 

and scope of the requirements. 

Be realistic on your scheme and 

spend more on important items, the 

structure and foundations, not the 

fancy nice to haves. 

During the scheme build it will 

be necessary to become realistic, 

decide on phasing of the project, 

ours has taken around 6 years to 

complete because of budgets and 

the space always in use for training, 

producing and competition 

preparation. We have always been 

busy producing our own young 

stock and getting the horses going 

well has been our priority, but, over 

this time we have built a good all 

round facility that also now houses 

a washroom and solarium, all 

stables with rubber matting, secure 

tack room with toilets and blanket 

storage facilities. 

The future? 

As mentioned previously we don’t 

stand still at Sovereign Equestrian 

and even though we may have 

completed the large scale project 

we are well aware that we need to 

stay focused on the small details 

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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. 

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www.sovereignequestrian.co.uk

tips and training 

HOW TO 

BACK A 

HORSE 

OR PONY 

#1 

GAIN TRUST 

Its always vital, when backing 

a horse, that first you gain their 

trust. This can be gained in numerous 

ways starting with halter breaking. 

Later moving on to such things as 

brushing, feeding, picking out 

feet, paving the way to be 

able to add rugs on and 

eventually tack. 

#2 LEADING 

This is where additional 

help is essential. It’s a 

horse’s natural instinct to 

resist back if you pull them. 

Therefore, you may need 

someone to be on hand to 

encourage your horse or 

pony to move forward from 

behind. Please ensure that 

your assistant doesn’t get 

to close to the horse. 

Here, at Red house stables, it is our busiest 

time of year for backing young horses. I 

wanted to share with you my method to help 

give the youngsters the best start to their 

ridden career. The backing process can take between 

6-12 weeks dependant on the horse’s temperament and 

his previous experience. It is advised to have assistance 

while backing a horse. I am fortunate enough to have 

International Dressage rider, Darcas Lever on hand 

to help. It’s essential that whoever you have to help 

you, you trust implicitly. I would always recommend 

seeking help from a professional when backing your 

horse or pony, but for those of you that are interested 

in the process, here is my brief step by step guide. 

#3 BRIDLE 

Now would be a good time to introduce the bridle. I always use a kind 

snaffle bit. Usually a double jointed, fixed ring or a happy mouth snaffle. 

*TIP: If the horse is wary around the face it can be helpful to add the 

bridle on top of the halter. 

*TIP: I like to use a bridle which has cheek clips on instead of billet hooks 

as these can piece together easier over the horses face if you are having 

difficulties. 

Once the bridle is on, I will then give the horse mints to help them 

mouth. Another alternative to this is to add honey onto the bit. 

#4 LUNGING 

I start horses lunging as If I am teaching them to lead, but in a circle. I would still have 

my assistant to help encourage the horse from behind. As we are walking a circle I would 

slowly start to move further away from the horse to the centre of the circle. 

*TIP: good idea to make a lunge pen to prevent the horse from pulling out of the circle. 

*TIP: lunge in a bridle so that you have more control see Lunge Tips on how to attach the 

lunge line**. 

#5 ROLLER 

Its always best to make sure 

the horse is comfortable 

throwing a numnah on and 

off the horses back before 

placing a roller on top. I like 

to use a thick pad as this can 

relieve pressure from the 

roller and make the horse feel 

more comfortable. 

Once the roller is on, tighten 

the girth slowly to prevent 

the horse from feeling 

startled. When the roller is 

on loosely, walk the horse in 

a circle in the stable before 

tightening up again. 

*TIP: always be prepared 

for your horse to put his 

back up at this point. 

Once the roller in on securely 

I would then lead the horse 

out and lunge as normal. 


#6 LONG REIN 

Once the horse is comfortable and going forward 

on the lunge in the roller, the next stage is 

to teach the horses to steer and stop by long 

reining. 

To Long rein you attach a long rein to each side 

of the bit and through the roller. 

Always start by long reining from the side before 

going behind. When long reining from the side, 

the outside long rein comes around the back of 

horse just above the hocks. This Is then used to 

encourage the horse to move forward and to later 

change direction. 

When the long reining is more established you 

can move your body to long rein from behind, 

and steer as you would when riding. To help 

turning you apply pressure on one lunge line 

whilst the other lunge line is there to support the 

side of the horse. This is to encourage the horse 

to move and understand your aid. 

TIP: If your horse is struggling to turn, a fulmer 

snaffle bit can help with this. 

TIP: Always long rein in an enclosed area, and 

from a safe enough distance from behind in case 

the horse was to kick out. 

**LUNGE TIPS 

Clipping to the inside bit 

ring 

#7 SADDLE 

I would introduce the saddle in the same way 

as I would with the roller. 

Lunge as normal and long rein the same as 

directed above but fasten the stirrups down so 

they don’t flap and startle the horse, then feed 

the lunge line through the stirrups. 

Once the horse is lunging and long reining 

comfortably unfasten the stirrups and repeat. 

Clipping the lunge rein to 

the outside bit ring and 

passing it over the poll and 

through the inside bit ring. 

#8 GETTING ON 

Hopefully at this point the horse has gained 

your trust. Before getting on, your horse needs 

to be comfortable with you at the side of them. I 

would now ask your assistant to hold the horse 

from the head whilst you stand next to the 

saddle as if you were to mount. 

I would start to then jump up and down next to 

the horse. Add a mounting block and go up and 

down until your horse is comfortable with your 

presence there. 

Once your horse is happy and settled you can 

start to lean over. At this point a third person 

can be beneficial to help you with a leg up if 

necessary. 

Lean over numerous times until, again, your 

horse is settled and comfortable. once this is 

established, your assistant can walk your horse 

a few strides forward. At this point, I would 

dismount and repeat. 

When your horse is settled and comfortable 

with you leaning over, I would increase the 

height of your body. I will put my left foot in 

the stirrup and SLOWLY lift my body, with my 

assistant still holding the horse at the head. 

When you feel ready, swing your right leg over, 

taking care that you don’t kick the horse. 

#9 

RIDING AWAY 

Once sat astride, have your 

assistant lead you around to 

eventually progress to the lunge. 

Once the horse is accepting of your 

aids and listening to you I would 

then ride away without the lunge. 

The bit connector is a 

great way to attach your 

lunge rein or lead rope to 

the bit. The bit stays level 

in the horse’s mouth. There 

is no need to detach your 

lunge rein when changing 

direction. This is my 

preferred method. 

MUST DO: 

• Always wear gloves, 

hat and a body 

protector. 

• Take your time. Only 

progress to the next 

stage when your horse 

is ready. 

• Use your voice to 

reassure the horse and 

to help with your aids 

throughout the whole 

backing process. 


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HOYS could 

be within 

your grasp! 

Competition in the SEIB 

Insurance Brokers’ 

enduringly popular Search 

For A Star series (SFAS) 

— with its prestigious final at the 

Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) — is 

expected to be stronger than ever 

next season. Could the 2018 winner 

come from our region, as reigning 

champions Lynsey Lawrence and 

Mister Fezziwig did? 

Before anyone reaches the HOYS 

arena, they have to win at one of the 

five qualifying venues, so who are the 

judges and what are they looking for? 

David and Chris Bartram-Lawton, 

who have officiated for 16 years, 

bring a wide range of experience with 

them. 

David was a three-day eventer, 

competing at Badminton and 

Burghley as well as representing 

Great Britain at Breda and Boekelo. 

He was a highly successful producer, 

trainer and showman, in addition to 

hunting for more than 30 seasons. 

He is a panel judge for a number of 

societies and has officiated at HOYS 

and Royal International on several 

occasions. 

“It has been an absolute joy to see 

the progression of the horses and 

riders within the series over the 

years,” says David. “The standard 

has grown higher and higher, and 

competitors have realised that with 

hard work, HOYS is within their 

grasp. 

“As a ride judge, I’m looking for a 

light, uphill, mannerly and balanced 

ride that is accepting of the bit and 

leg — sadly, we see a lot of SFAS 

horses that are over-bitted. It’s also 

very important for competitors to get 

different people to sit on their horses 

beforehand as it prepares them to 

carry a ride judge. 

“All too often, people tend to override 

and do not keep their horse 

between hand and leg and in rhythm 

— hence the pace is too fast. A green 

horse in the show ring can be forgiven 

but an unmannerly horse should not 

be — if they cannot behave, they need 

more education and schooling. 

“The horses must be shod regularly 

and turnout makes a huge difference 

too — tails should be pulled and not 

shaved. The horse should have a good 

topline and not be too fat.” 

David’s partner Chris produced and 

rode show and competition horses 

and is a popular judge both in the UK 

and abroad. 

“On the go-round, competitors must 

ensure that they take notice of their 

fellow riders and, more importantly, 

the ring stewards who are there to 

inform and keep everyone safe in the 

ring,” he advises. “Standing a horse up 

for conformation is something that a 

lot of competitors struggle with too. 

You need to walk out with purpose, 

stand the horse up well without 

pushing and pulling, and pretend you 

are trying to sell it to the judge.” 

Together with his wife Marjorie, who 

judged at the SFAS final for several 

years, Richard Ramsay — a qualified 

British Horse Society Instructor 

(BHSI) — has been breeding, 

producing and training winning show 

horses and ponies for over 30 years. 

The couple are also acclaimed judges, 

as much in demand overseas as they 

are in the UK. 

Richard, who has been involved with 

the SEIB series for “at least” 15 years, 

is another former eventer, competing 

ABOVE 2017 SFAS 

champions, Lynsey 

Lawrence and Mister 

Fezziwig1st Class 

Images. 

“All too 

often, 

people 

tend to 

over-ride 

and do not 

keep their 

horse 

between 

hand and 

leg and in 

rhythm 

to three-star level before deciding to 

concentrate on showing. 

“First and foremost, the horse 

or pony must be correct in its 

conformation and fit the criteria for 

type,” he says. “Many of the riders are 

new to showing, so we would forgive 

greenness and lack of ringcraft, 

because those who qualify really go 

to town to improve themselves, as 

can be seen at HOYS. 

“Many of the horses are not used 

to going in company and get rather 

competitive, but the keen owners 

will take them away and do their 

homework to correct this. 

“If we see a horse that has potential 

but goes badly on the day, we tell 

the rider to get help and try again, 

as that horse could turn out to be 

a future star. The 2017 champion 

[Lynsey Lawrence’s Mister Fezziwig] 

was a case in point as this was their 

second year of trying to qualify. 

“In all cases we want a straightmoving, 

well put-together horse 

or pony that fits the category of 

the class. We have often told 

competitors they are in the wrong 

class — for example they may think 

they have a riding horse but it’s 

actually a lightweight hunter, or vice 

versa — and it’s great when they then 

reappear and qualify. 

The series, brainchild of SEIB 

Insurance Brokers, has launched 

many animals and their riders 

on glittering paths. “The concept 

now is the same as it was when we 

started the competition more than 

20 years ago, but the standard has 

improved ahead of all hopes,” says 

SEIB marketing director Nicolina 

MacKenzie. 


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Now 23, still living in the New 

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Luke sets up lighting in an 

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Whether it is on the forest or in 

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The Exmoor 

The Exmoor pony is thought 

to be Britain’s oldest native 

pony breed and believed to 

be pretty much identical to 

the ponies that colonized the British 

Isles 30,000 years ago after the last 

ice age. This makes Exmoor ponies 

very special. 

The Exmoor Pony Society was 

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inspection process are allowed into 

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This has ensured purity of bloodlines 

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Exmoor Pony Society continues that 

work by conserving the breed and 

maintaining the breed standard. 

EPS members also work tirelessly 

to promote the breed and bring 

its versatile attributes to as many 

people as possible. 

Plans are in hand for a variety of 

events to celebrate the centenary in 

three years’ time. 

Membership of the Society is open to 

anyone with an interest in Exmoor 

ponies, not just pony owners, and is 

an excellent way to discover more 

about these fascinating animals 

and to help the breed society in its 

work preserving and promoting 

the ponies. A network of Area 

Representatives organize a variety of 

events all over the UK. These include 

shows, fun rides, stud visits and 

instructional events. 

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Details can be found on the 

Exmoor Pony Society website 

(exmoorponysociety.org.uk) along 

with much more information about 

the ponies and their history. 

A major event in which the Exmoor 

Pony Society takes a lead role along 

with the Moorland Mousie Trust is 

the Exmoor Pony Festival. 

This year sees the 7th Exmoor Pony 

festival take place. The event has 

gone from strength to strength since 

its inception in 2013. 

It starts on Sunday August 5th with 

a barbeque and quiz and over the 

following week includes guided 

tours across the moor to visit some 

of the free living ponies, an open 

day at the Exmoor Pony Centre with 

the opportunity to meet and learn 

about the resident ponies. There will 

also be a demonstration on spook 

busting and how to acclimatise 

ponies to some of the potentially 

alarming sights they could meet 

whilst out hacking by renowned 

trainer Vanessa Bee. 

The highlight of the week is the 

annual Breed Show at Exford 

on Wednesday 8th organized by 

the Exmoor Pony Society, which 

attracts a good number of registered 

Exmoor ponies from far and wide 

and includes the HOYS M&M breed 

qualifier and a range of ridden 

classes as well as in hand classes 

for all ages of ponies. Visitors are 

made very welcome in the Exmoor 

Pony Society tent where there is an 

endless supply of tea, coffee and 

cakes. 

Friday sees the ever popular pleasure 

ride across the moor and on Sunday 

the Model Pony and Hobby Horse 

Show, which, last year saw some 

fierce competition! 

There will be various other events 

through the week, including pony 

safaris and visits to individual herds. 

More information will shortly be 

available on the festival website: 

exmoorponyfestival.com and also on 

the festival’s Facebook page Exmoor 

Pony Festival. 

The Exmoor Pony Society runs 

events all over the country. 

On Sunday March 18th there will 

be a showing clinic at Mill Lane 

Stables near Selby , North Yorkshire 

run by two senior panel judges. 

Using demonstration ponies, the 

day will consist of how to produce 

both ridden and in hand ponies 

for the show ring, what the judge 

is looking for and an opportunity 

for participants to test their own 

judging skills. More details from EPS 

Northern Rep Denise Sykes sykes. 

d2@sky.com Tel 07795 117236. The 

day costs £12 for EPS members and 

£14 for non members 

Following soon after that on Sunday 

March 31st, nearer to home ground, 

at the WHW Glenda Spooner Farm 

at Kingsdon, Somerset, is the joint 

judges’ seminar held in collaboration 

with the Dartmoor, Dale and Fell 

and New Forest breed societies. All 

judges, probationers and would be 

judges are warmly invited to attend 

free of charge.There is a small charge 

for those who are not judges Details 

from Michael Goddard: Tel 07964 

209243 Email: g.michaelrichard@ 

yahoo.com or Jacky Newbury: Tel 

07796 131280 Email: Jacky@ 

newoakstud.co.uk. 

Full details are available on the Events 

and Area pages of the EPS website: 

exmoorponysociety.org.uk

news native pony 

Emma’s Arabian Dream 

Emma Dickinson-Gater owns Petal, a 12.2 15yr old Arab x welsh B mare. 

They generally attend County/Agricultural shows, and also Arab shows. 

Says Emma “Petal is a real madam of a pony, but I absolutely adore her. I 

got her for free from a friend along with Silver Lutifah, she loves going to 

shows, and parties, any opportunity to show Mum up, she’ll take it!” 

Based in Lancashire, in the Ribble Valley, near Clitheroe, the 

others in her team are Rhequiemme, a large chestnut, 

6yo Anglo Arab/small Hack, to be aimed at Novice 

Hacks this yea; Silver Lutifah, an 11 yr old Pure bred 

Crabbet Arabian, to be aimed at BAHPAC under 

saddle and Internationals in hand. Emma is also 

showing her friends 18yr old coloured show cob in 

Ridden Veterans. 

The other 2 in the team are Elvenkeeps Sir Oswald 

Copperpot, a (7yr old Traditional coloured stallion 

and Elvenkeeps Dark Knight, a6 yr old Friesian x 

traditional black gelding. 

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A proper Charlie! 

Ella Yebbacombe’s New Forest pony 

Llyndhurst Soldier, or Charlie is a total 

poser. She bought him as a just backed 

5 year old from Tina Canton. He is now 

rising 8 and they are going into their 

third year together. 

In the last two years he was literally 

done a bit of everything from dressage, 

Show jumping, hunting, team chasing 

and eventing. This year Ella is hoping 

he will take centre stage as her older 

horse has now retired and so Charlie 

has some big shoes to fill. She’d love him to 

qualify for BD Petplan festivals and also get 

round some BE90s. 

He is the naughtiest pony on the yard and 

literally gets away with murder because he 

looks so blooming cute! 

A family affair! 

Elizabeth Mansfield and her pony 

Alfie and their Christmas fancy dress, 

after many discussions it was decided 

that Alfie and Elizabeth would be a 

Christmas Pudding for the competition 

as quoting my daughter “Alfie loved his 

grub so this is the best idea”. 

The costume was made by all the 

family including Nanna and grandad 

helping to stick gems on for the fruit 

and sewing tinsel onto the costume. 

Much enjoyment was had from making 

the costume and at the show itself, 

mulled wine and mince pies. 

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Lucy Has 

The Eventing 

Bug! 

Following in her Mother’s footsteps, 

2017 saw Lucy Baguley start to make 

her mark in the competition world with 

a win at the BRC National Eventing 

Championships and being placed at all 

Area PC competitions, having turned 

just 11 years old in December. 

2018 sees her start BE career alongside 

PC and BRC, having qualified first time 

out with a win in the BE JAS 90 and a 

3rd in the 100, she has high hopes for 

the rest of the season. 

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Sally Proctor 

I’m a junior rider and will be 15 in March. I have until recently been 

competing an amazing 14hh pony with whom I’ve had success at Pony 

Club, NSEA, showing and Eventing. My highlights of the year were 

coming team second at Royal Windsor, personally getting a double clear; 

qualifying individually for Pony Club Champs Eventing ; qualifying for 

BSPS Gold Cup Finals at Burghley. The lows were falling off at Burghley 

when I was lying second with three Show jumps to go and 

unfortunately I have now grown too tall for 

Charlie and he has been passed to another 

rider. I was really sad about this as I still 

had years on ponies. 

The exciting thing is though I 

have a wonderful new horse! A 

6 year old Irish Sports horse. 

He’s quite green but all the 

basics are there and he 

improves with every lesson 

and schooling session! 

This year, my aims with him 

are to qualify for Pony Club 

Champs Eventing; qualify 

for BEu18s National Finals to 

represent East Midlands; progress 

through the season to hopefully 

event at Novice level by the year end. 


junior life 

Macy & Lokie’s Golden Ticket 

In 2017 Macy had a new ride 

going up in height from 13.2- 

14.2 and entering the world 

of colour this was an area 

brand new to us never owning 

or competing a coloured before, 

after doing a few local shows to 

establish their partnership Macy & 

Lokie started to look at qualifiers 

for Royal International and 

HOYS neither or which Macy had 

competed at before. 

Macy & Lokie qualified for Royal 

International on their 1st attempt 

and very early on which left us time 

to concentrate on that all important 

Golden Ticket. Their 1st Hoys 

qualifier was at Derbyshire Festival 

which was a huge class – we went 

for the marks and to see where they 

needed to improve – after a great 

go around and individual fourth 

they were placed in the top 10 

which was amazing considering 

the size of the class – next qualifier 

was the Royal Highland Show 

– Macy & Lokie worked hard in 

between travelling 120 mile round 

trip every week to have her lessons 

with James Hunton who has 

taught Macy now for 4 year. On 

the morning of the class they both 

worked in fine and walked into the 

ring with a purpose – beautiful go 

around but they were not pulled in 

order so we had no idea what they 

judge was thinking – the show 

was very specific and I just prayed 

Macy listened to what the judge 

was asking for she did a lovely 

show and I couldn’t have asked for 

any more of them both, after what 

seemed to be waiting for a lifetime 

for results they called her number 

On the 

morning of 

the class they 

both worked 

in fine and 

walked into 

the ring with 

a purpose 

out – she had won – they did it 

they were off to HOYS on only 

their second attempt 

Throughout the year Macy & 

Lokie had numerous wins & 

championships under their belt – 

their partnership is second to none 

and it’s a pleasure to watch them 

both in the ring – at chaps champs 

they competed in King of the ring 

and placed a very creditable 4th 

as we were in exceptionally great 

company. 

Although not placed at HOYS 

Macy was so proud to ride there its 

always been her dream and with 

hard work & determination she 

achieved it – were hoping we can 

qualify again this year and prove 

they are worth of a placing at the 

best horse show in the world 

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junior life 

It’s a Shetland’s Life 

with Jamie Swires 

Mum, Suzie Swires wrote in to tell us about her Son Jamie and 

his pony Shetland as they only got him in 2017 

Their highlight of 2017 was the 2017 UK and USA Supremacy 

Mini Show. This was Jamie’s second ever show and Perry the 

Shetland hasn’t been to many at all either. So they thought 

they would drop them into a big show and, wow, what a day 

they had. 

Jamie won his young handler class, he was only five years 

old at the time. He was over the moon, his smile said it all. 

This meant he qualified for the evening performance which 

they decided to stay for. It was definitely worth staying for, 

he went on to win Reserve Champion Young Handler. He was 

overwhelmed with his huge rosette which was nearly as big 

as him. Then came armfuls of prizes and lots of photos. Mum 

Suzie said “We came out of the ring to find out he’d also won a 

huge trophy What a super little team in the making, we can’t 

wait to get out again this year 2018, we are hoping to defend 

our title at the mini show again and hoping a few more shows 

together”. 

Junior Side Saddle Champions 

Nine year old Annabelle and 12 year old Jess Ross are keen side saddle 

riders. As well as taking part in all pony club and riding club activities, 

it is the noble art of side saddle at which they excel, and as the current 

National champions in both equitation and jumping, they are planning 

out their 2018 campaign. 

They are both active members of the side saddle display team ‘A bit on 

the side’ and can be seen doing displays at Blenheim International Horse 

Trials, and many other county shows, pony club camps etc. 

Says Mum, Emma “My girls work so hard, riding before and after school, 

often in the dark and they live for their ponies , it is great to be 

able to share their 2017 successes and aims for 2018.” 

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Chelsea Briscoe 

and a Touch of Lola 

Over the past couple of years they have incurred some 

incredible lows, here’s their story. 

Firstly her Belgian draught 

mare had an accident 

in the field and injured 

her annular ligament. A 

devastating blow as they were up 

and running out most weekends 

showing. The injury required 

surgery as treatment followed 

by months of box rest and then 

months of rehabilitation. 

Says Chelsea “Throughout this time 

the question was always lingering 

in the back of my mind would 

we be able to ride again let alone 

show!” Patience, perseverance and 

plenty of TLC paid off and Lola 

returned to full work. There was 

relief, it was over and could finally 

concentrate on getting back fit and 

out on the showing circuit. This was 

sadly short lived as Lola developed 

sarcoids not just one, not just two 

but TWENTY TWO! All different 

types and in various locations 

across her body, growing and 

changing at a rapid rate; treatment 

was needed asap! 

Lola under-went laser surgery 

and had topical treatments over a 

period of 5/6months to treat the 

sarcoids. She was finally given the 

all clear in Spring 2017; the saddle 

and bridle were dusted off and 

‘operation get fit’ began! Unsure 

as to what the future of showing 

would hold for them having 

suffered such traumatic incidents 

requiring lengthy treatment and 

periods of time off work they 

commenced ridden work. 

A combination of flatwork 

schooling, hill work out hacking 

and visiting the beach helped to 

build her fitness and strength 

back up. Chelsea said “A couple of 

months passed and I remember 

the day as if it was yesterday, my 

A couple of months passed and 

I remember the day as if it was 

yesterday, my dad was watching us 

one afternoon schooling in the arena 

he said “I think she’s ready” 

dad was watching us one afternoon 

schooling in the arena he said “I 

think she’s ready”. Immediately I 

knew what he meant and that night 

we got the calendar out and began 

looking for a show to take her to”. 

11th June 2017 was a beautiful 

sunny day and we entered two 

classes, the ridden veteran and 

ridden cob, we won both classes 

and went into the championship to 

which we took reserve champion. 

Overwhelmed and in shock she 

felt and looked better than ever. 

From then we went on to have a 

very successful showing season 

2017 both ridden with myself and 

inhand showing with my dad. We 

won numerous championships and 

evening performances potentially 

requiring a new room in the house 

to hold all the rosettes, sashes 

and silver wear. It was clear after 

such a successful enjoyable season 

that Lola was back to doing what 

she loves the most, being in the 

show ring. Our aim for 2018 is to 

give it our all and to try our best 

to qualify for Olympia veterans 

and the National Open Veteran 

Championship. Chelsea added 

“With a return season like last year 

I say what’s to stop me and my best 

friend this year!”. 


Mia’s road to recovery 

Claire Lovering’s daughter, Mia, is just 12 years old and in 2017 

she had a nasty fall and severely broke her leg. She was in cast for 

3 1/2 months. They had to loan their youngster out and weren’t 

sure if she’d ride again. 

In June 2017 they decided to go and view a lovely 26 year old 

pony who they fell in love with. They collected him the following 

day. Claire’s daughter is now back in the saddle and their 

relationship with the pony is wonderful to see. 

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He has totally done his job. Says Claire “Our hopes for 2018 are 

to get out there and start competing. 

Mia’s road to recovery and her 

journey on Jinja has been 

wonderful to watch”. 

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Claire Hazeldine’s 

Taking the Biscuit 

As told to Equestrian Life 

Taking the Biscuit, or the 

Patchy Pony, was bought 

by my Father as a Xmas 

gift for Mum as a foal in 

1999. After a turbulent few years 

and many days hunting, at the 

grand age of around 14, Patch 

finally started to grow up and 

has never looked back. In 2015, 

aged 16, Patch was the Senior 

Showing and Dressage Ltd Reserve 

Coloured Champion; in 2016, she 

was National Dressage Prelim 

Champion at the same show. 

How could we beat that? Patch 

had her own ideas. Being the 

ultimate all-rounder, in 2017, 

Patch won not one, but two 

leagues at British Show Jumping 

Club and gained us a ticket to the 

BS Awards Ceremony to collect 

our prizes. Then, at the Veteran 

Horse Society Championships, 

she was Strictly Dressage to Music 

Champion, completing a routine 

that moved one judge to tears. 

At the same show, she won her 

Veteran Performance class, won 

her Coloured class, was 2nd in the 

Veteran Working Hunter and then, 

to top it all off, was Performance 

Champion and Reserve Working 

Hunter Champion in the evening 

performance. What a show that 

was! This pony really is one in a 

million. 

Myself and my family, 

affectionately known as Team 

Taylor (please do check us out 

and give us a like on Facebook!) 

are constantly surprised by 

what this plucky little pony can 

turn her hooves to. She can do 

dressage, often gaining 70+% 

scores, affiliated show jumping, 

showing, working hunter and 

her very favourite thing to do is 

follow a bloodhound pack – she’s 

incredible out hunting, goes all 

day and throws her heart and soul 

over anything we come across. 

Very sadly, my Father passed away 

suddenly in 2016, just a week 

after proudly watching us take 

the Dressage Championship. How 

proud he was, and he lives on in 

this super little pony. 

Everything we do with Patch is a 

team effort at Team Taylor – Mum 

is top supporter, coffee fetcher, 

pony holder and worrier (“those 

fences look big Claire…”) Sarah, 

my sister, best friend and partner 

in crime is top groom, navigator 

and morale booster. We are hoping 

that 2018 will bring great things for 

Team Taylor. We have other horses 

on the road, but in Patch’s world, 

she’s the most important on the 

yard. This year, we will continue to 

contest the VHS showing classes 

with the aim being the Supreme 

Patch has 

one or two 

rather unique 

tricks up her 

sleeve – she 

will often get 

down and 

have a roll, 

or indeed, 

a sit down, 

whenever 

the mood 

takes her 

Final in September, and of course 

another crack at the Dressage to 

Music classes…Sarah has costume 

ideas already! We are also going 

to have a go at My Quest, a very 

new concept to us but one that 

I’m sure Patch will excel in. I 

would previously have written 

off a veteran horse until my pony 

became one, but, now 19 years 

old, she gets better and better, and 

often…naughtier. Patch has one 

or two rather unique tricks up her 

sleeve – she will often get down 

and have a roll, or indeed, a sit 

down, whenever the mood takes 

her, whether I’m on board or not. 

She once did this in a dressage test, 

which luckily was caught on film! 

This wonderful little pony has given 

us everything and I cannot wait 

to see what more we can get up to 

together. One thing is for sure, she 

owes us nothing. 

Nicola Clarey has a 25 year old mare who has 

competed in showjumping, dressage, working 

Hunter and showing 

They have had her since she was a foal but after being kicked and having a bit of 

floating bone in her stifle 18 months ago and then last year being diagnosed with 

osteoarthritis in both hips and having to be retired from ridden work at Christmas 

do to back problems, she is now sound and hopefully they are aiming to get her 

back into the veteran in hand ring this season. 

Commented Nicola “She is a very special mare who my late Uncle bred”. 


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Kirkby 

Presentation 

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Kayla Moore reserve mini supreme 

Layla Robinson 

Hannah 

Makinson 

SMith 

Lauren Brough 

Saskia 

Bexon 

Annabel Bird 

Emily 

Taylor 

Katie Hunt 

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Phoenix 

Howarth 

Hannah Beeley & Karla Armstrong 

Zoe Parry & Roxanne Swift 

Maddison Kelly-Hurst 

Mary Makinson Smith 

Ruby Concannon 

Mia Mellins 

Paisley 

Woodward 

Lucia Whitehouse 

Shareen Miller & Jessica Allen 


Championship 

SHOWS 2018 

The Equestrian Life 

Winter Show 

Oakridge Arena, 

Collingham, Newark, 

Notts NG23 7NZ 

Sunday 

22nd April 


Open to ALL Amateur, 

Home-Produced Combinations 

Competitors who have qualified 

or competed at Horse of the Year 

Show, Royal International and 

Olympia are eligible to compete 

A range of ridden and in-hand 

classes, all indoor on surface, 

good classes for Novices and new 

season combinations. 

The schedule is available 

to download at www. 

equestrianlifemagazine.co.uk/ 

winter-championships and 

entries are open both online and 

postal. 

Pre entry is £10 per class and 

entries on the day are £15 per 

class, plus £3 first aid. 

The Equestrian Life Summer Showing 

and Working Hunter Championships 

Oakridge Arena, Collingham, 

Newark, Notts NG23 7NZ 

NEW FORMAT 

Sunday 

2nd 

September 


OPEN SHOW, No pre-registration, 

No pre-qualification 

Open to ALL Amateur, Home-Produced 

Combinations 

Competitors who have qualified or 

competed at Horse of the Year Show, Royal 

International and Olympia are eligible to 

compete 

A wide range of classes on surface and grass, 

including a beautiful working hunter course 

Indoor evening performance for all sections 

Ample parking, stabling and camping 

available 

Great restaurant and spectator viewing 

Pre entry £10 per class and £15 on the day 

plus £3 first aid 

Schedule available soon and can be 

found www.equestrianlifemagazine. 

co.uk/equestrian-life-summer-showingchampionships/


Olympia News 

Puissance expert, Holly 

Smith, triumphs again 

Holly Smith and her nineyear 

old horse, Quality 

Old Joker, came within 

a whisker of winning 

for the second year in succession 

the top prize in the Cayenne 

Puissance held on 14 December at 

the London International Horse 

Show at Olympia. But all was 

forgiven, as her mount rose to the 

occasion, only two weeks later, to 

jointly share the top spot with two 

other competitors at the Equitop 

Myoplast puissance at the Liverpool 

International Horse show on 30 

December. 

It was first for Wymeswold-based 

Holly last year at Olympia with 

nine-year old Quality Old Joker 

(known as George at home) but 

this year she had to settle for joint 

second place. With only two fences 

to jump, they get higher and higher 

after each round. Holly made it 

through to the fifth and final round 

where the monumental wall stood 

at an incredible 7ft 3ins. But this 

time her luck ran out as her horse 

tapped a brick on the top of wall 

ABOVE: Graham and 

Holly Smith wait in 

the collecting ring 

at Olympia. Photo 

Frances McKim 

BELOW: Holly Smith 

and Quality Old 

Joker sail over the 

massive wall at 

Olympia 

and this was enough to knock it to 

the ground. 

However, at Liverpool George was 

foot perfect and cleared the wall 

in the fifth and final round at the 

maximum height of 7ft 3ins (2.2m) 

so shared the red rosette with 

Louise Saywell and Chris Megahey. 

A delighted Holly said: “George is 

just incredible. He always comes 

out with a smile on his face and 

tries his heart out for you. Some 

horses get sour if you attempt too 

many puissance classes – but not 

George! He’s a real all-rounder as 

he has won a speed class at HOYS, 

a two-star grand prix in Spain and 

was third in this year’s Hickstead 

Derby.” 

Standing at 18hh, George is 

somewhat of an unlikely star. He 

was originally bought by Graham 

Smith, Holly’s husband, in Ireland 

for her as a ladies show jumper. 

But fate intervened when he was 

lent to joint Quorn master, James 

Mossman, for a day’s hunting. 

James fell in love with him and 

ABOVE: George stands at an 

incredible 18hh. Photo Frances 

McKim 

bought him there and then. 

George then spent a year acting as 

James’ field master’s horse before 

returning to Holly for a jumping 

refresher. Holly took him to a few 

competitions which he started 

winning, so has stayed with Holly at 

Fox Covert farm ever since. 

“James still owns half of George,” 

explains Graham, “But each time he 

comes to see him compete it always 

seems to go wrong. So we have 

banned him from coming!” 

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Patrington 

Mill Show 

14th January 2018 

Matthew Brittle & 

Bureside Phantom- 

Winners of Novice Pony 

Charlotte Hall & 

Carrhouse Dark 

Silk- Novice 

Champion 

Anna Beresford 

& Binky- Open 

Reserve Ridden 

Champion 

Phil Creighton & Allen- 

Open Ridden Champion 

Laura 

Winn 

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Danielle Thelwell & Elmsban MJ- Winners of Open M&M Ridden 

Darci Ward & Winneydene Marksman- Novice Reserve Champion 


Laura Schofield & Angelina Ballerina- Winner of Inhand Mare 

Bates & Dycott Grand Commanders 

of the Youngstock Class 

Steve Pilcher & Fronarth Charlotte Du Jardin- Inhand Champion 

Kate Read & Stenners 

Keugh Harry- Reserve 

Inhand Champion 


104th 

Sunday, 

15th July, 


CATTOWS FARM, NORMANTON LANE, 

HEATHER, LEICS, LE67 2TD 

HOYS Cuddy Working 

Hunter of the Year Qualifier, HOYS - 

Show Hunter of the Year (all weights 

including Small), HOYS - Miniature 

Horse of the Year classes 

SENIOR BRITISH 

SHOW JUMPING 

Main Ring – The Jackie Markham 

Memorial Ride & Drive (£1500 prize money) 

Show Jumping Ring - 90cm Open, KBIS Insurance 

Senior British Novice Second Round, Newcomers/1.10m 

Open, Foxhunter/1.20m Open, 

National B&C & National 1.30m. 

Entries taken on the day 

Shires, Hunters, Riding Horse, Cob, ID, RoR, CHAPS, Side Saddle, 

Veteran, Welsh, Shetland, Pony Breeding, SHP, WH, WHP, 

Training Stakes, M&M, Young Handler, Local Rider, Fancy Dress, 

Entries taken on-line or postal – Closing date – 11th June, 2018 

Schedules and entries available on website or send A5 SAE to: 

Jane Harding, Several Woods Cottage, Heath Lane, Boundary, Swadlincote, Derbys, DE11 7AZ 

Tel: 01283 229225 | info@ashbyshow.com | www.ashbyshow.com 

NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY SHOW 2018 

Sat 12 ~ Sun 13 May 2018 • Newark Showground • NG24 2NY 

Schedules 

Online Only 

Adult Advanced £10 (Gate £15) or Book online: nottinghamshirecountyshow.com 

Advance Ticket Hotline 01636 705796 

/NottinghamshireCountyShow @nottscountyshow 

ENTRIES NOW OPEN! 

Over 200 classes, along with many qualifiers including Cuddy Supreme In-Hand 

Championship Qualifier and Private Driving Plus Show Jumping competitions. 

New for this year, Ridden Heavy Horse Class 


The 138th Show 

Sunday 24th June 2018 

Locko Park, Nr Spondon, Derby, DE21 7BW 

By Kind Invitation of Lucy & David Palmer 

One of The Biggest One Day Shows In the Country, 

Set In A Beautiful Park Setting with Classes for Ridden Hacks, Cobs Inc Maxi, Riding Horses, Also with Amateur 

Classes, Retraining of Racehorses, In Hand Classes for Show Ponies, Hunter Ponies, Hacks & Riding Horses, Sport 

Horses, Hunters, Irish Draught & Show Cobs, CHAPS Coloured Classes In Hand & Ridden, Side Saddle Association, 

Part Bred Arabs, Veteran Horse Society, Rare, Foreign and Alternate Colours Section, WPCS Bronze Medal In Hand 

Classes for Sections A,B,C,D & Part Bred – With Foal, Gelding & Supreme Welsh Championship, In Hand Mountain 

& Moorlands for Non Welsh, Shetland Pony Society Classes, Miniature Horses, Young Handlers, BSPS Ridden M & 

M Inc Mini and Young Rider, Ridden Show and Show Hunter Ponies, Ridden Irish Draught, Working Hunters, 

Mini, M & M, Open & Novice, + SHGB Novice Working Hunter, HOYS Qualifiers for Ladies Show Horse and Horse 

Working Hunter, RIHS Qualifiers for Hunter Weight Section, Novice Ridden Hunters, EXTENDED LOCAL SECTION 

FOR COMPETITORS RESIDING AND STABLING WITHIN 25 MILES IN HAND & RIDDEN – Includes M & M, Coloureds, 

Hunters, Family Pony & Leisure Horses & Age Classes, Also Extended Concours D Elegance Section Including 

Main Ring Parade, and Derbyshire County Show Carriage Driving Sections, with 40 Plus Championships and 2 

Supreme Championships. Qualifiers for NCPA POYS, Equifest, TSR and Many More. 

www.derbyshirecountyshow.org.uk 

A Great Day out for the whole family 

Closing date for the early rate is Friday 25th May 

Light Horse Enquiries 

07854317335 

lighthorses@derbyshirecountyshow.org.uk 

All other Enquiries 

01332 793068 

info@derbyshirecountyshow.org.uk

diary 

YOUR EVENTS CALENDAR FOR THE MONTH AHEAD 

Sunday 28th January 

British Dressage 

Barleyfields Equestrian Centre 

www.barleyfields.com 

01283 734798 

Unaffiliated Dressage 



01283 734798 

British Eventing Jas 

Bishop Burton College 

www.bishopburton.ac.uk 

01964 553087 

Unaffiliated Show Jumping 

Bromley Farm 

07925789594 

Team Dressage 

Colne Valley Saddle Club 

www.colnevalleysaddleclub.org.uk 

07841535563 

Point Two Arena Eventing 

Eland Lodge Equestrian 

www.elandlodge.com/01283 575856 

Dressage 

Epworth Equestrian 

www.epworthequestrian.co.uk 

01427 872293 

Monthly Show Jumping 

Competition 

Friars Hill Stables 

www.friarshillridingstables.co.uk 

01751432758 

Arena Showcross 

Harewood Combined Training Group 

www.hctg.org.uk/07799 674705 

Show Jumping 

Maltby and District Riding Club, Milton 

equestrian centre 

www.maltbyridingclub.co.uk 

Winter Dressage Championship @ 

Mill Lane Stables 

07976938119 

Trailblazers Dressage 

Moorhouse Equestrian Centre & 

Saddlery 

www.moorhouse-equestrian.co.uk 

01977 642109 

In Hand and Ridden Showing at 

Northern Racing College 

Patrington Mill, Northern Racing College 

www.patringtonmillshowyard.co.uk 

07707725792 

Pony Club Dressage Series 

Port Royal Equestrian and 

Exhibition Centre 

www.portroyaleec.co.uk/07950 819267 

Dressage 



www.portroyaleec.co.uk 

07950 819267 

SJ - X Poles - 1m 




07950 819267 

North Yorkshire Showcase 

Harrogate 

Showcase Media 

www.facebook.com/ 

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 

ULTIMATE-SHOWCASE-OF- 

CHAMPIONS-364486821762/ 

01132190455 [eves] 

Unaffiliated Showjumping 

Speetley Equestrian Centre 

www.speetleyec.co.uk 

07531354265 / 07714278097 


Warrawee Trakehners, Braemar 

Equestrian 

www.braemarequestrian.co.uk 

07969 259069 

Winter Show Jumping 

Wellow Equestrian Centre 

www.wellowequestrian.co.uk 

01623 860997 

Monday 29th January 

Ian Brown Clinic 

Northallerton Equestrian Centre 

www.northallertonequestriancentre.co.uk 

01609 772942 

Tuesday 30th January 

Tuesday Evening Unaffiliated 

Showjumping 

Northallerton Equestrian Centre 

www.northallertonequestriancentre.co.uk 

01609 772942 

Wednesday 31st January 

Clear Round and Slot Jumping 

Brooksby Melton College 

www.brooksbyequestrian.co.uk 

01664 855333 





Friday 2nd February 

Evening Mini Jumping 



01664 855333 

Pony Jumping Night 

Golden Valley Equestrian Centre 

www.goldenvalleyequestriancentre.co.uk 

01773604520 

Stress-Less Dressage 


Saddlery 


01977 642109 

Saturday 3rd February 

Stress-Less Dressage All Abilities 

Welcome From Lead Rein Up 

Commonside Farm 

07733134768 & 07722159471 

Express One Day Event 



01427 872293 or 07786 631750 

Combined Training 

Port Royal Equestrian and Exhibition 

Centre 


BD Club Quest 


Centre 


Dressage 


Centre 


07950 819267 

Saturday Showjumping (Pre- 

Entries Only) 


Centre 


07950 819267 

Sunday 4th February 

Unaffiliated Indoor XC 

Arena UK 

www.arenauk.com/01476 591 569 

Blueberry Events Stressless 

Dressage 

Askham Bryan College 

www.blueberryeventsuk.com 

07872640482 




01664 855333 

Unaffiliated Winter Dressage 

Derby College Equestrian Centre 

www.derby-college.ac.uk 

07970 726830 




01427 872293 or 07786 631750 

Winter Dressage Competition 



01751432758 




01773604520 

British Dressage Quest Club 

Hargate Equestrian 

www.hargateequestrian.co.uk 

01283 734981/730606 M:07736613557 


Ledston Equine Centre 

07827291115 

Bs Senior Showjumping 


Saddlery 


01977 642109 

Bs Seniors (Cat 1) 


Centre 


07950 819267 

Dressage 




07950 819267 




07531354265 / 07714278097 

Showing Various Classes 


07531354265 / 07714278097 

Sport Endurance Shipley Park Ride 

Sport Endurance East Midlands Group 

www.sportendurance.co.uk/Events/ 

Ride-Events/Shipley-Country- 

Park-2018.aspx 

01283810011 


Vale View Equestrian 

www.valeviewequestrian.co.uk 

01664 823739 


Vale View Equestrian 


01664 823739 

Monday 5th February 

Modern Equine Dentistry Talk 

Wragby Primary School 

Tuesday 6th February 

British Show Jumping 

Arena UK 

www.arenauk.com 

01476 591 569 

Equestrian Table Top Sale 

Penistone & District Riding Club 

http://penistoneridingclub.org.uk/ 

07966902968 

Wednesday 7th February 




01664 855333 

Tori Peters Dressage Clinic 


Saddlery 


01977 642109 



diary 

Dressage 


Centre 


Thursday 8th February 

Evening Dressage 



01664 855333 

Friday 9th February 

Jump Training 

Beatrice Stocks BHSAI 

Nervous and Novice Show Jumping 

- Pre-Entry Only, Friars Hill Stables 


01751 432758 

Novice and Nervous Evening 

Jumping 

Moorhouse Equestrian Centre & Saddlery 


01977 642109 

Winter Dressage Series 2017 

Wellow Equestrian 


01623 860997 

Saturday 10th February 

Holme Valley XC Clinic With Sue 

Chadwick 

Holme Valley Riding Club 

07775 991492 

Dressage 


Centre 


Arena ODE 


Centre 


07950 819267 



Centre 


Tsr Yorks Showing Clinic and Talent 

Spotting 

Dovecote Manor Farm 

www.theshowingregister.co.uk 

08448707392 

Novice/nervous Showjumping 

Trentvalley Equestrian Centre 

www.tvequestrian.co.uk 

07821900838 


Blueberry Events Unaffilited 

Dressage 



07872640482 

Monthly Show Jumping 

Competition 


TSR Showing Clinics 

Get so Much More at a TSR Clinic 

• Friendly, welcoming, great for practice! 

• For ALL levels of rider & type of horse/pony 

• 90 min sessions in small groups 

• Top Tips on What Judges Look For 

• FREE Advice on Equine Massage with Equissage 

•Baileys Feed Voucher & 10% Off Smart Grooming 

• Value at £25 TSR/BRC Member £35 Non Member 

Amateur Riders Get Talent Spotted for 

TSR Showing Master Class! 

OVER 40 Talent spotted Riders have 

been to HOYS since 2013! 

10 Feb – Yorks, Dovecote Manor Farm, Howden 

Guest Judge Mr K Baskeyfield 

11 Feb – Lancs at Warren Farm, Southport 

25 Feb –Shrops at Walford Campus, Baschurch 

10 Mar – Notts at Canaans Farm, Loughboro 

30 Mar – Cumbria Newton Rigg, Penrith 

31 Mar – Scottish Borders, Ian Stark, Selkirk 

1 April – Northumbria Netherton Farm, Morpeth 

You do not have to be Amateur or a Member to attend the clinic. 

To book tel Sarah 07791517873 

www.theshowingregister.co.uk 


01751432758 

Working Hunter 



01773604520 

Diamond League Open Dressage 

Competition 

Howden and District Riding Club 

Www.howdenridingclub.co.uk 

07887953339 



Ledston Equine Clinic 

07827291115 




07976938119 

Trailblazers Showing 


Saddlery 


01977 642109 

Cat 2 British Show Jumping 

Northern Racing college, Northern 

Racing College 

www.northernracingcollege.com 

01302 816006 

Unaffiliated Show Jumping Points 

League 

Outwoods Equestrian 

07837487186 

Dressage 


Centre 


07950 819267 



Centre 


Valentine Showcase 

Showcase Media, Middleton Park 

Equestrian Centre 

Wec Dressage Competition 

Wilsden Equestrian Centre 

www.wilsdenequestriancentre.co.uk 

07501257978 



Arena UK 


01476 591 569/ 07774 018103 

Indoor Loose School Evening 



01773604520 

Amanda Routledge Show 

Jumping Clinic 



01623 860997 

Saturday 10th 

Nervous and Novice Show 

Jumping 

Sunday 18th 


Tuesday 20th 

Show Jumping Clinic 

10-3pm 

FEBRUARY 



Arena UK 


01476 591 569/ 07774 018103 




01664 855333 

Equestrian Market 


Saddlery 


01977 642109 

Friday 16th February 

Horse Friday Night Show Jumping 



01773604520 

Eventing Grassroots to 

International Demo 

Selby and District Riding Club 

07957 466630 


Show Jumping Clinic Indoor @ 

golden Valley Equestrian Centre 

Coach Road, Alfreton 

www.thehorseworks-equinecoach.co.uk 

07957774507 

Wednesday 21st 

Half Pony Day 9.30-12pm 

Thursday 22nd 

Full Pony Day 10-3pm 

Friday 23rd 

Friday Night Show Jumping 

(Trailblazers and Cricklands 

Qualifier) 

Please see website for more information. 

If you wish to book a place please call and pay 

over the phone to secure your place 

Please see website for more information 

Friday night running last Friday of month only | SCHOOL HIRE AVAILABLE £30 HOUR 

Schedules and info available at www.tvequestrian.co.uk 

01636 813588 

Occupation Lane, Fiskerton, Southwell, Notts 


diary 


Winter Indoor Dressage Series 

Acrecliffe Equestrian Centre 

www.acrecliffe.co.uk 

07855 307291 

Blueberry Events Can’t-Jump Won’t 

-Jump Showjumping 



07872640482 

Ernest Dillon Show Jumping Clinic 

Brocklesby Hunt Pony Club, 

branches.pcuk.org/brocklesby/events/ 

07802 542205 

Fun Showjumping All Abilities 

Welcome From Lead Rein Upwards 

Commonside Farm, 

07733134768 & 07393835028 




01427 872293 or 07786 631750 

Unaffiliated Combined Training/ 

eventers Ct 

Speetley EC 


07531354265 / 07714278097 





01283 734798 

Indoor Eventer Challenge 



01664 855333 

East Midlands Showing Society 

Selston Equestrian Centre 

www.eastmidlandsshowingsociety. 

weebly.com 

07931709733 or 07769 646406 

Express One Day Event 



01427 872293 or 07786 631750 

Indoor Clinic With Craig Dillon 

Five Pits Horsewatch and Countryside 

Access Group, 

07778978811 


Hargate Equestrian 

www.hargateequestrian.co.uk 

01283 734981/730606 M:07736613557 


Moorhouse Equestrian Centre & Saddlery 


01977 642109 


Milton EC S81 0tp 

Patrington Mill, Milton EC 


07707725792 

Fun Showing- in Hand and Ridden 

Penistone & District Riding Club 

http://penistoneridingclub.org.uk/ 

07966902968 

SJ - X Poles - 1m 


Centre 


07950 819267 

Showcase Dressage @ Middleton 

Park EC 

Showcase Media 

www.showcaseshowingseries.com 

01132190455 




07531354265 / 07714278097 

Sport Endurance Blidworth Woods 

Ride 

Sport Endurance Peak and Forest Group, 

Nottinghamshire NG21 0NW 

www.sportendurance.co.uk/Events/ 

Ride-Events/Blidworth-Woods-2018.aspx 




07821900838 

Sue Chadwick Show Jumping Clinic 

Turbury Equisport 

www.turburyequisport.co.uk 

07789 265 973 


Show Jumping Clinic 



07821900838 

Wednesday 21st February 

Equine Dental Anatomy, Common 

Dental Problems and Treatments 



01664 855333 

Dressage 


Centre 


07950 819267 

Wednesday Daytime Showjumping 

Pre-Entries Only 




07950 819267 

1/2 Pony Day 



07821900838 

Thursday 22nd February 

Evening Dressage 



01664 855333 

Dressage Bootcamp 

Professional Equine Services, Green Farm 

www.professionalequineservices.co.uk 

07791792711 

Full Pony Day 



07821900838 

Friday 23rd February 

Friday Night Show Jumping 



07821900838 

Leonie Brown Dressage Clinic (In 

Hand / Ridden) 

Turbury Equisport, Far Turbury Farm 

www.turburyequisport.co.uk 

07789 265 973 

Winter Show Jumping 

Wellow Equestrian Centre, 


01623 860997 





01283 734798 

Horses Inside Out Annual 

Conference 2018 

Holywell Park Conference Centre, 

Loughborough University, 

www.horsesinsideout.com 

01159212648 

Trailblazers Combined Training 


Saddlery 


01977 642109 

Bs Seniors (Cat 1) 


Centre 


07950 819267 



Centre 


07950 819267 

Unaffiliated Dressage Series 

Professional Equine Services, 

professional equine services (PES), 

www.professionalequineservices.co.uk 

07791792711 


Games Competition in Aid of 

Alzheimer’s Research UK 

Riseholme College 

07503299980 

Adrc Winter Unaffliated Dressage 

Diamond Equestrian 

www.atherstoneanddistrictridingclub.co.uk 

Gill Wyles 

Bsps Showing Show 



01283 734798 

British Showjumping 



01427 872293 or 07786 631750 

Show Jumping 

Maltby and District Riding Club 

www.maltbyridingclub.co.uk 


Mill Lane Stables **Final** 

Mill Lane Stables , 07976938119 

Trailblazers Showjumping 


Saddlery 


01977 642109 


Northern Racing College 

Patrington Mill, Northern Racing College 


07707725792 

Winter SJ Points League 

Pole Moor Riding Club 

polemoorridingclub.co.uk 

PC Dengie Dressage Qualifier 


Centre 


Dressage 


Centre 


Pre Entry Unafil SJ 


Centre 


PC Dengie Showjumping 


Centre 


07950 819267 


Amanda Routledge Show Jumping 

Clinic 



01623 860997 





01664 855333 

BSPS Area 16 

Spring Festival 

Show 

Saturday 7th April 2018 

Trinity Park, Ipswich (Suffolk Showground) 

72 classes for all types of horses/ponies featuring Royal International Qualifiers 

for Working Hunter Ponies • BSPA, Show Hunter ponies • Mountain and 

Moorland (LR/FR & Open) • Lead rein/First ridden show ponies • full range of 

Pretty Polly (home produced) Classes • Young Rider/Amateur Rider classes • 

Part breds, Hunters • Hacks • Cobs • Riding horses • Intermediates. 

Early closing 3rd April but entries also taken on the day 

Schedules/Entry forms at www.horsedates.co.uk 

WILTSHIRE SPRING SHOW 2018 

Saturday 17th March 

Kindly Sponsored by TSG Mechanical LTD 

West Wiltshire Equestrian Centre, 

Melksham Road, Holt, Wiltshire, BA14 6QT 

Open Classes Affiliated to: 

BSHA, SHB(GB), CHAPS, BSPA, SSADL 

Also: RIHS Qualifiers, Novice Section, Best Shod Competition, New Unaffiliated 

Horse Classes, Amateur Championship • Plus: £500 Supreme Championship 

Show Secretary: Vincent Seddon, Moor Farm, Ashton Road, 

Minety Wiltshire, SN16 9QP Tel: 07873805674 

ENTRIES CLOSE: 2nd March 2018 (LATE ENTRIES WILL BE TAKEN AT A PREMIUM) 


February 2018 

2018 DATES 

SUNDAY 25TH MARCH - In Hand, Ridden, 

Working Hunter & Fun Classes, Dogs 

SUNDAY 8TH APRIL - In Hand, Ridden, 

Working Hunter & Fun Classes, Dogs 

EXTRA AFFILIATED RING SHOW 

SUNDAY 29TH APRIL - In Hand, Ridden, 

Working Hunter & Fun + Dogs with 

EXTRA & AFFILIATED CHAPS/VHS/TGCA/ 

MINIATURE HORSE CLASSES 

DOUBLE POINTS TROPHY SHOW 

SUNDAY 6TH MAY 

In Hand, Ridden, Working Hunter 

& Fun & Dogs 

DOUBLE WEEKENDER 

SATURDAY 26TH MAY Dressage, Show 

Jumping, Gymkhana & Sash Showing Show In 

Hand & Ridden & Dogs + Dressage Clinic 

SUNDAY 27TH MAY - In Hand, Ridden, 

Working Hunter & Fun & Dogs 

All Events held at Longmoor Lane 

Show Ground, Breaston DE72 3BB - 

Just off junction 25 M1 Between 

Nottingham and Derby 

NATIVE PONY BONANZA SHOW 

SUNDAY 10TH JUNE - NATIVE SCHEDULE WPCS 

BRONZE MEDAL SHOW & Native Pony Bonanza 

& Dog Show – BUT No Other Main Schedule 

Classes. 

NOVICE & NERVOUS SPECIAL SHOW 

SATURDAY 11TH AUGUST – Novice & 

Nervous Schedule - Novice & Nervous Show In 

Hand, Ridden, Show Jumping & Working 

Hunter (No Points) & Bumper Dog Show – No 

Main Schedule Classes 

DOUBLE WEEKENDER 

SATURDAY 8TH SEPT - Dressage ,Show 

Jumping, Gymkhana & Sash Showing Show In 

Hand & Ridden & Dogs + Dressage Clinic 

SUNDAY SEPT 9TH - In Hand, Ridden, Working 

Hunter & Fun & Dogs 

SUNDAY 21ST OCTOBER - HALLOWEEN 

SPOOKTACULAR Family Fun, Showing, Show 

Jumping & Marquee Crafts & Dog Show 

SATURDAY 17TH NOVEMBER - PRESENTATION 

EVENING - @ The Sportsman, Long Eaton – 

With Special Gwests 7.30pm 

EXTRA DATES MAY BE ADDED FOR DRESSAGE & OTHER ACTIVITIES & CLINICS 

SEE OUR WEB PAGE & FACEBOOK FOR DETAIL 

www.nottsderbyhorseshow.com 

Vale View Equestrian, Old Dalby, Melton 

Mowbray, Leicestershire LE14 3LX 

FEBRUARY 2017 

Thursday 1st Caroline Moore Event Clinic 

Friday 2nd Caroline Moore Event Clinic 

Saturday 3rd Senior British Show Jumping 

Sunday 4th British Dressage & Quest Club 

Monday 5th Caroline Moore Event Clinic 

Tuesday 6th Caroline Moore Event Clinic 

Wednesday 7th Senior British Show Jumping 

Thursday 8th Caroline Moore Event Clinic 

Thursday 8th Ian Woodhead 

Saturday 10th Senior British Show Jumping 

Sunday 11th Arena Eventing 


Monday 12th UKCC 

Tuesday 13th Clear Round Jumping 

Wednesday 14th British Dressage 

Thursday 15th Caroline Moore BE Junior Training 

Friday 16th Caroline Moore U18 Masterclass 

Saturday 17th Senior British Show Jumping 

Sunday 18th British Dressage & Quest Club 


Tuesday 20th BD Jane Peberdy DVD Evening 


Wednesday 21st Senior British Show Jumping 

Thursday 22nd Caroline Moore Event Clinic 

Thursday 22nd Ian Woodhead 

Friday 23rd Caroline Moore Event Clinic 

Saturday 24th Unaffiliated DR & SJ inc Trailblazers Qualifiers 

Sunday 25th Arena Eventing 

Monday 26th Ian Woodhead from 1500 

Monday 26th BD Judges Exam S Smith 


Tuesday 27th Ian Woodhead 

Wednesday 28th Senior British Show Jumping 

Please note dates may be subject to changes at the 

centres discretion. All Schedules can be found on our 

website along with details of all our trainers. 

“Tuesday Clear round jumping - just come along from 1pm and buy your 

ticket. Tickets are £15 for 2 rounds this includes any help you may need 

from Caroline Moore (may be alternative trainer occasionally) 

Trailblazers Show jumping – starting at 65cm introductory level through 

to 1.05cm providing an opportunity to qualify for an Unaffiliated National 

Championships. 

Dressage – we do trailblazers, affiliated & unaffiliated classes at Vale View 

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

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

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

Please note dates may be subject to 

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

changes at the Centre’s discretion 

For more information on all of these events 

and more please visit our website 


Tel: 01664 823739 


diary cont. 

Dressage 




07950 819267 



Centre 


07950 819267 

Friday 2nd March 

Pony Friday Night Show Jumping 



01773604520 

Novice and Nervous Evening 

Jumping 


Saddlery 


01977 642109 

Saturday 3rd March 




01427 872293 

BD Club Quest 


Centre 


Dressage 


Centre 


Sunday 4th March 



01427 872293 

Trec Obstacle Training 

Evie O’keeffe Trec Trainer, Raw Equine 

www.trec-training.uk/07939471564 

Winter Dressage Competition 



01751432758 




01773604520 



07827291115 

Bs Senior Showjumping 


Saddlery 


01977 642109 

Inhand and Ridden Showing Show 

Northern Racing college 

www.northernracingcollege.com 

01302 816006 

Dressage 


Centre 


07950 819267 



Centre 



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www.wyhp.co.uk/07946892713 

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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 

BOBBO EQUESTRIAN 

Mill Lane Garden Centre, Breaston 

Derbys DE72 3AX Tel: 07838 769173 

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 

CADMAN ANIMAL FEEDS 

2-4 Chesterfield Rd, Tibshelf, 

Alfreton DE55 5NL 

Tel: 01773 590777 

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 

RETFORD SADDLERY 

Barrow House/Woodcotes Lane, 

Newark NG22 0TH Tel: 01777 229195 

RISEHOLME FEEDS 

The Oaklands, Costock Road, 

Wysall NG12 5QT 

Tel: 01509 889040 

COBBS COUNTRY STORE 

Barrow House Farm/Woodcotes Lane, 

Newark NG22 0TH 

Tel: 01777 228260 

SEALS FODDER ROOM 

The Mill, High St, Swanwick, Alfreton 

DE55 1AA Tel: 01773 602466 

TAYLORS 

OF SOUTH 

WINGFIELD 

TAYLORS OF SOUTH WINGFIELD 

Wingfield Mill, Church Ln, South 

Wingfield, Alfreton DE55 7NJ 

Tel: 01773 832631 

HORSE & HEN 

HORSE & HEN 

142 Brookfield Way 

Tansley DE4 5ND 

Tel: 01629 55084 

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or email 

info@equestrianlifemagazine.co.uk 

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 

CHANDLERS 

Main Road, Belton, 

Grantham NG32 2LX 

Tel: 01476 590077 

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 

COOKS FARM SHOP 

Lane End Farm, Markfield Ln, Newtown 

Linford, Leicester LE6 0AB 

Tel: 01530 242214 


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 

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 

room. Claxhill Farm, Carlton Lane, Norwell, 

Newark. NG23 6LF, Tel. 07977 629504 

NEWTON HOUSE FARM NR. BINGHAM. 

Established, well run DIY livery yard situated 

on an arable farm, 8 miles from Nottingham. 

Use of 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 / Mob: 07772 533256 

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. 

HORSEBOX REPAIRS 

MEMORIAL SERVICES 

Teardrops Equine Memorial Jewellery 

We offer the following 

services to you the client 

• Horse hair bracelets 

• Horsehair pendants 

• Horsehair keyrings 

• Resin jewellery 

• Cufflinks 

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 

We sell 

• Sterling silver jewellery 

• Equine themed gifts 

including horseshoe 

memorial plaques. 

• Urns 

• Memorial picture frames. 

t 07922 799236 | e teardropsjewellery@outlook.com 

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 

To advertise here call Tel: 07547 174015 or 

email michelle@equestrianlifemagazine.co.uk 



TRAINING 

JB DRESSAGE 

T R A I N I N G 

Mrs Julie E Blanchard 

Cedar Lodge, Ninegates Farm, 

Todds Lane, Ellerker, 

East Yorkshire, HU15 2DS 

Email: ninegates@btinternet.com 

FIND US ON FACEBOOK: 

www.facebook.com/JBDressageTraining/ 

SADDLE FITTER / TACK & SADDLERY 

KICK ON EQUESTRIAN 

Mobile saddle fitting service, Stocking a wide range of new 

and used saddles from around £150 to made to measure 

starting at £650. 

Saddle fitter for The Saddle Company, saddle reflocking, 

repairs and tree adjustments made on site.Experienced, 

friendly and reliable service. 

Strengthening the Partnership 

between Horse and Rider 

Jake Fowles 

Wellow Equestrian 

Scotts Farm , Rufford Lane, Wellow, 

Nottinghamshire NG22 0EQ 

07967133817 | office@wellowequestrian.co.uk 


UKCC BE Accredited Coach. Jake has ridden & produced horses to BE International 

and Advanced Competition; placings at HOYS; BD adv-med; on self-produced horses. 

Jake has a wealth of knowledge from ex race horses to sports horses. He offers 

coaching from a wide experience enabling you to fulfil your potential. 

VETERINARY PHYSIOTHERAPIST 

& SMALL ANIMAL 

HYDROTHERAPIST 

Contact Teresa on 07892 880197 or 01773 860121 

We stock a wide range of 

equipment for horse and rider. 

• Riding hats and body protectors expertly fitted. 

• Good choice of jodphurs, boots and chaps 

for adult and child. 

• Summer turnouts, fly rugs and fly repellents in stock. 

• Rug washing, reproofing and repairing. 

All saddlery repairs on site by Society of Master Saddlers Saddler 

Sadddle fitting checks and saddle sales by SMS Qualified saddle fitter 

Open: Mon-Fri 9am-5.30pm and Saturday 9am-4pm 

The Tack Box, 43 - 45 Chieftain Way, Tritton Rd, Lincoln, LN6 7RY 

Telephone: 01522 533822 

HARRIET HAIVERS. Willow Farm, Hawton, 

Newark, Notts NG24 3RR. Tack and rug 

repairs - English saddles bought and sold 

- Bridlework made to order - Saddle fitting 

and reflocking. Open Weekdays 9am - 5pm 

(closed Mondays); Sat 9am - 1pm. Tel: 

01636 678006 / 07932 233219. 

S. MILNER & SON. 2 Society of Master 

Saddlers qualified saddle fitters. Saddle 

fittings at the shop or at your yard. Over 

200 saddles in stock, new & 2nd hand. Call 

01664 454839 for an appointment. 

TACK & SADDLERY 

Est.1992 

so a wealth of 

experience to 

offer 

Easy parking 

F Martin Ltd. MARTINS FARM, Dorket Head 

Farm, Calverton Road, Arnold, Nottingham. 

Everything for your horse and pet: plus 

riding wear and outdoor clothing: Feed, 

Supplements, Electric and Wooden fencing 

and gates. T: 0115 9268703 F: 0115 

9264995. 

www.martinsfarm.co.uk 

PROFESSIONAL EQUINE SERVICES. 

Backing, starting and schooling your 

youngster couldn’t be easier at Kneesall’s 

finest equestrian centre. Don’t miss out 

on the limited places available. Fabulous 

facilities awaiting you and your horse 

including 40x20 waxed indoor arena with 

mirrors, 60x30 outdoor arena, full set of 

show-jumps, Monarch stabling, covered 

walker, lunge pen, stocks, solarium, 

hot/cold wash-box, post and rail fenced 

paddocks plus indoor turnout. Fully 

insured and qualified staff on site 24hrs. 

Specialising in schooling and training 

solutions for horses and riders of all 

abilities, back & producing youngsters 

and re-educating ‘problem’ horses. 

Contact Rebekkah 07791 792711 or 

Andrew 07746 168813. 

VETERINARY 

Bakewell Equine Vets. Experienced equine 

vets providing an ambulatory service and 

clinic with stabling and surgical facilities. We 

provide AI services, digital x-ray, ultrasound 

scanning, shockwave therapy, dentistry, 

video gastroscopy/endoscopy, lameness 

investigations, JMB measurement and prepurchase 

examinations. Open 8.30-5.00pm 

plus 24hr emergency service 01629 810351 

www.bakewellvets.co.uk 

KELLY EDWARDS 

VETERINARY 

PHYSIOTHERAPIST 

& SMALL ANIMAL 

HYDROTHERAPIST – 

BSC (HONS) ADVCERTVPHYS MIRVAP 

RCH DIP HSA 

As a Physiotherapists I am highly trained 

and experienced. I’m an expert in the 

field of gait analysis, manual therapies, 

electrotherapies, exercise prescription, and 

rehabilitation in order to decrease pain and 

restore function. 

Physiotherapy can help improve 

performance, prevent injury, and enhance 

mobility and suppleness. Physiotherapy 

also assists in rehabilitation following injury 

and/or surgery with the aim of restoring 

the animal back to full function. It is not 

just for the elite competition horse or agility 

dog; every animal will benefit from being 

pain free, having symmetrical muscle mass, 

good range of joint movement, and supple 

muscles to enable them to move, work, and 

perform at their optimum level. It is good 

practice to have your animals routinely 

checked, and should be included in their 

overall management routine, even if there 

is no specific injury or trauma. Therefore 

small problems can be detected early and 

prevented from turning into a serious issue. 

Tel: 07760444547 Email: 

kellyedwardsvetphysio@gmail.com Website: 

www.kevetphysio.co.uk 


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