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Contents 

March 2018 

6 HRP Equestrian celebrate a 

record breaking 2017 

6 All set for Nottinghamshire 

County Show 

7 Belton International is 

almost here! 

COMPETITION 

7 Win tickets to Belton Horse 

Trials 

8 Young saddler Corrin King 

does the double 

9 Local riders triumph at 

British Grooms Awards 

COVER STORY 

10 Five minutes with 

Nicola Baguley 

14 Is your lorry ready for the 

season ahead 

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22 Interested in joining British 

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26 Win a Toggi bundle clothing 

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27 Worming 

34 Morley Vets : When it’s 

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38 Sovereign Equestrian : New 

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40 The Harriet Morris Baumber 

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News 

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HRP Equestrian celebrate 

a record breaking 2017 

Horslyx take on Floors 

Castle sponsorship 

Horslyx are thrilled to be 

sponsoring The National 

Schools Equestrian Association 

day at Floors Castle 

International Horse Trials in 

May. 

Based in the parkland at Floors 

Castle in the Scottish Borders 

the event has been running 

for over 25 years and has 

grown in size to now include 

various competitions, as well 

as showjumping qualifiers 

affiliated to The National 

Schools Equestrian Association 

for their championships held in 

Buckinghamshire. 

Horslyx will be offering a 

variety of prizes for these 

classes from 1st place down to 

6th place. The hotly competed 

events on the Saturday are 

run for all ages and abilities, 

from 60cm to 1m 10 for both 

individuals and teams. 

Horslyx Brand Manager Gillian 

Wardle said “We are really 

pleased to be supporting this 

event and riders at grassroots 

level. The NSEA competition 

does a great job at offering the 

stars of the future a unique and 

fun competition to be part of.” 

In 2017 Floors Castle 

International Horse Trials had 

over 150 rounds jumped in the 

NSEA competitions with riders 

representing schools from 

Perth in the North, to Durham 

in the South and everything in 

between. 

Alongside the sponsorship 

of the classes Horslyx will 

be attending the event with 

a trade stand to meet and 

greet competitors, as well as 

members of the public who 

would like to learn more about 

their range of Balancers and 

Mini’s. 

Find out more about Horslyx 

at www.horslyx.com or www. 

facebook.com/horslyx 

For founder Helen Ross, the award 

nominations have flooding in. 

Runner up at the Kent Women 

Business Awards, Kent Invicta 

Chamber Awards, Natwest Great 

British Entrepreneur Awards and 

Independent Business Awards 

Kent, plus an exciting nomination 

for a Queens Honours Award for 

2018. 

Helen said, “It is such an honour 

that people have been so 

impressed by my invention that 

they have gone out of their way to 

nominate me for an award, I am 

very proud of the winged saddle 

pads, they were born out of my 

love for horses and to provide a 

solution to a problem.” 

The saddle pads are the only 

international award-winning 

scientifically proven saddle 

pad, which lead to them being 

voted the winner and most 

innovative product by master 

saddlers, veterinarians, equine 

physiotherapists and top equine 

industry professionals at BETA 

International 2016. 

HRP Equestrian was set up by 

Helen Ross in 2014. Their saddle 

pads are scientifically proven 

to exert zero pressure on the 

horse behind the saddle, over the 

lumbar spinous processes and 

means significantly less pressure 

in all gaits when compared with 

conventional saddle pads. 

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for the Equestrian Life T&T Review 

next issue. 

All Set for 

Nottinghamshire 

County Show 

We hope that all equine fans will enjoy the changes at the 

Nottinghamshire County Show this year. We are creating a 

new ‘Heavies’ Ring closer to the ‘centre’ of the Show so that 

fans of those magnificent horses will have ample opportunity 

to watch them being prepared for their classes. The main 

attraction of the Show also features horses; Atkinsons Action 

Horses will perform twice daily and they bring horses they 

have trained to appear recently in film and TV, including 

Poldark, Victoria and Peaky Blinders. 

The equine schedule is available now but please note that it is 

ONLINE ONLY. 

There will be no printed schedules and the deadline for Light 

Horse & Pony and Heavy Horse Classes is 30 March 2018. 

We are also delighted to announce a new Ridden Heavy Horse 

Class which is an Equifest Qualifier. All judges are confirmed 

and more information can be found on the website, www. 

nottinghamshirecountyshow.com 


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Belton International 

2018 event preview 

Belton International, 13th - 

15th April, is a key fixture for 

the world’s best event riders 

to showcase their top horses 

ahead of both Badminton and 

Kentucky Four Star events. 

Competition is always fierce 

– the top three in last year’s 

headline Grantham Cup class 

were separated by just 0.7 of a 

penalty. 

Eventing classes range from 

novice to three star, making 

Belton International the 

perfect place to see up and 

coming stars of the future. With 

the sport’s top names, such as 

British Eventing number one 

Oliver Townend and all of his 

European Championship gold 

medal winning team mates, 

bringing a lorry load of horses 

every day, there are plenty 

of opportunities to see them 

in action, and possibly even 

collect an autograph or two. 

Away from the eventing, 

spectators can enjoy Retrained 

Racehorse performances, a 

dressage display, an Inter-Hunt 

Relay, Pony Club Games and 

the ever-popular Gate Jumping 

class. 

However, Belton International 

isn’t purely about horses. Dogs 

(on leads) are welcome, and can 

take part in dog agility and the 

fun dog show, whilst the dog 

display team demonstrations 

are always popular. 

The South Notts hounds and 

Pakefield ferrets return to 

the InterActive Zone, as do 

Arts & Crafts opportunities 

such as willow weaving. For 

the mechanically minded, the 

Classic Car show offers an 

impressive array of vehicles, 

with owners only too happy 

to discuss clutch cables and 

carburettors. 

Shopping is a big draw. Over 

90 trade stands sell everything 

from equine paraphernalia to 

fashion, 

furniture and food. 

Even the most 

seasoned shopper 

will be busy for 

hours, sustained by 

one or more of the 

many food and drink 

outlets, and perhaps 

enjoying the live 

music at the Band 

Stand. 

For those who want to make 

their trip to Belton a bit more 

special, Bransby Horses, official 

charity for this year’s event, 

is hosting a Cream Tea on the 

Friday. Tickets cost £40 per 

person and include admission 

to the Horse Trials, a cream tea 

in the hospitality marquee and 

the opportunity to walk the 

Grantham Cup cross country 

course with 2017 British team 

reserve Alex Bragg. Tickets are 

limited and will be allocated on 

a first come, first served basis – 

so get your order in now. 

What, When, 

Where 

What: Belton International 

Horse Trials 

When: 13th - 15th April 2018 

Where: Belton House, NG32 

2LS, just outside Grantham. 

Ticket prices start at £10 per 

adult / £4 per child and can be 

bought online. 

Visit http://belton-horse.co.uk 

WIN WITH EQUESTRIAN LIFE 

Equestrian Life has teamed up with the Organisers 

of Belton Horse Trials to offer one lucky reader the 

chance to win a pair of season tickets to Belton, 

which is admission to both days. 

For your chance to win, answer this question : 

Q: Where is Belton Horse Trials held? 

Turn to the competition form to enter. 

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Bennington 

Carriages 

Open Day 

The event will be an action 

packed day, with Bennington 

opening the doors to the public. 

Catering for most disciplines 

of carriage driving, whether 

you are looking to start, or 

a seasoned competitor we 

have much to offer including 

educational, fun and practical 

hands on sessions, and an 

opportunity to meet fellow 

drivers – a great way to start the 

season. 

The day will include: 

• Meet the Bennington 

Team behind the scenes, 

showcasing a range of 

Bennington Carriages built 

on site and opportunities to 

test drive the carriages. 

• Have a Go – Sessions 

• Driven dressage 

demonstration from Sue Mart 

and her Advanced single 

ponies 

• Informative talks 

• Setting up a grid training 

exercise 

• Putting an exercise turnout 

together 

• Harness fitting 

demonstrations 

• Professional fitters on hand 

to measure up for Airowear 

driving body protectors 

• Carriage maintenance 

demonstration and practical 

hands on sessions 

• Have a go at coach lining 

• Behind the scenes at 

Bennington Carriages – 

guided factory tours, seeing 

how carriages are built and 

meet the Bennington 

• A selection of trade stands 

• Q & A with Sue Mart 

Special offers on the day, along 

with a free prize draw to win a 

set of Single Tedex harness 

The day will cater for all 

aspects and levels of carriage 

driving for all the family 

and a warm welcome awaits 

from the Bennington Team. 

Refreshments will be available 

to be purchased on the day. 

Further details and the format 

of the day will be updated 

on the Bennington Carriages 

website. Tickets are £ 5.00 per 

person, under 16years old free. 

Entry entitles you to a free 

prize draw to win a single set of 

Tedex Harness. To book, please 

call us to reserve your space 

now! Tel: 01400 281 280 email 

sue@bennington.co.uk 

Venue: Moor Lane, Long 

Bennington, Newark, 

Nottinghamshire. NG23 5GA 

Easy access off the A1 between 

Grantham & Newark 

Corrin does the double 

Young saddler Corrin King was in superlative form 

at this year’s Society of Master Saddlers’ National 

Competition in London when winning two 

prestigious trophies. 

Based at S. Milner & Son in John O’Gaunt near 

Melton Mowbray, Corrin took home the Tony 

Byrne Memorial Trophy for the Best Harness entry 

by an Apprentice or Trainee for her entry in the 

Harness Pad, and also the Les Coker Millennium 

Trophy for best entry by an apprentice in the Ceremonial Bridle class. 

Said Corrin: “I am so thrilled. To win two trophies at the national 

competition is fantastic. I have been making bridle-work since I was 14, 

initially for my toy model ponies and I knew at an early age I wanted to 

learn more about saddlery and leatherwork. 

“After two years at Capel Manor College I started my apprenticeship 

with the Milner’s and very much enjoy the job, meeting new people and 

learning more about the craftsmanship of being a saddler.” 

At the start of the evening Society of Master Saddlers’ President, Sue 

Norton said: “The national competition is always a fabulous occasion 

with so many wonderful entrants. 

“I have been blown away by the brilliant entries in the President’s 

Choice class to make a leather toy for a boy of any age. Both the 

craftsmanship and number of entrants have just been amazing.” 

Gratefully supported by The Worshipful Company of Saddlers, Abbey 

England, Osborne Tools, Cribbs Carriage Masters, Tandy Leather and 

Musto, the competition awards ceremony was followed by an evening 

reception which attracted many of the leading names from the saddlery 

and equestrian world. 

CE Dressage 

Quiz Night 

Started in 2007 to educate, 

encourage and develop 

Dressage riders around 

the Wakefield area, CE 

Dressage frequently holds 

competitions and training 

events. In 2017 CE Dressage 

chose to focus more on 

training the Dressage 

enthusiast. 

The quiz night, being held 

on 23rd March, is in effort 

to raise money for the 

Alzheimer’s Society. 

It’s a bit of something for 

everyone, you don’t have to 

be particularly horsey or a 

dressage supremo, it’s just 

the opportunity to have fun 

whilst raising some money 

for a valuable cause. 

Organiser, Jo Wainwright has 

been overwhelmed at the 

generosity of local people, 

donations to the prize fund 

total over £400 and are still 

continuing to increase as 

people are coming forward 

wanting to donate. 

The prizes include 

admission tickets for 

the three members of 

the winning team to 

The Equerry Boldsworth 

International Horse Show in 

June. Along with Dressage 

Lessons, Arena Hires, 

Bespoke Cupcakes the three 

winning team members also 

have a day ride voucher 

each to Escrick Park 

Rideways in York. 

There really is something 

for everyone in the prize 

fund. On the evening there 

will be stands from local 

businesses displaying their 

work for people to have a 

look at and ask questions. 

There’s no reason not to 

come! Teams are £18 

each, max three members, 

spectators £2. Entries 

to be received by 21st 

March. Held at Thornhill 

Cricket and Bowling Club, 

Dewsbury, WF12 

For details visit CE Dressage 

on Facebook or email 

cedressage@gmail.com 


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David triumphs at 

British Breeders Awards 

Award Winner - Lincolnshire 

based David Burton was 

presented with the Haddon 

Training sponsored Team 

GBR Pony, Junior and Young 

Rider Grooms Award at 

the recent British Breeders 

Awards Dinner. 

This award was open to a 

groom who had supported 

any British equestrian 

athlete at the 2017 Pony, 

Junior and Young Rider 

European Championships 

in the following disciplines: 

- Dressage, Eventing and 

Showjumping. 

David, a freelance groom was 

invited by Peter Milligan and 

Caroline Moore, British Junior 

Eventing Team vet and coach 

respectively to be one of the 

grooms for the GB team at 

the Junior European Eventing 

Championships that were 

held in Millstreet, Ireland. 

Having groomed at many big 

three-day events including 

Burghley, Bramham and 

Boekelo, David obviously 

knew what the job entailed, 

but still didn’t quite know 

what to expect. “From the 

moment I had the phone 

call, to travelling to Stonar 

School to meet the team and 

then travelling out to Ireland 

in the horse box with all six 

team horses on it was quite 

exciting and knowing your 

doing this for your country 

was quite surreal” says David. 

Once out in Ireland, David 

was allocated Strike A Pose, 

ridden by Holly Needham and 

Union Fortunus ridden by 

Phoebe Locke. 

Helen Needham, mother 

of Holly, who nominated 

David for the award said, 

“Not having been involved 

with a GB team previously 

and always being hands on 

we had concerns regarding 

handing over the care of our 

precious horse to a groom but 

from the moment we spoke to 

David we knew Strike A Pose 

would be looked after as if 

he was David’s own. We were 

absolutely right and cannot 

think of a more worthy 

winner of this prestigious 

award”. 

David, who was exercising 3 

hunt horses when he received 

the email to say he had won 

the award, couldn’t believe 

it, “I read it quickly and then 

had to re-read it and then 

again when I got back to the 

yard”. 

“I am truly grateful to 

Haddon Training for 

sponsoring such an award 

and it was lovely to be in 

London with all the other 

award winners to celebrate all 

the hard work everyone has 

put in”. 

“A few of my clients use 

Haddon Training to recruit 

apprentices and being a 

past working pupil myself, 

I know having ‘on the job 

training’ is so important and 

I advise anyone wishing to 

be a professional groom to 

go down this road. It may 

seem hard work and low pay 

to start with but there is 

amazing opportunities along 

the way and you get to meet 

and work with some lovely 

people and horses”. 

Josh Steer - British 

grooms Award runner-up 

Josh Steer who works for 

Stallion AI Services was the 

runner-up in the British 

Grooms Award category, 

sponsored by Haddon Training 

and was presented with his 

prize at the recent British 

Breeders Awards Dinner. 

Josh was 

nominated 

for the 

award by his 

employer 

Tullis 

Matson, who 

highlighted 

how he leads 

by example 

and always 

gives 100% 

effort in all 

task’s asked 

of him. Not 

only is he 

passionate about the horses 

showing the dedication 

required, but it is his positive 

and cheery approach to his day, 

all day and every day, together 

with his ‘can do’ attitude that 

filters down to the rest of the 

team making a busy stud 

season run more efficiently 

with happy staff and in turn, 

happy stallions, vital to the 

smooth running of the stud. 

One of his strengths is his 

ability to handle difficult or 

“problem” stallions. Many 

stallions arrive at the centre 

with very little handling 

experience and with Josh’s 

background in natural 

horsemanship and many 

years’ experience backing wild 

horses in Australia, he is often 

responsible for educating 

them. His quiet, consistent 

handling methods result in a 

happy and confident stallion 

enabling us to collect semen 

from them safely. One 3 

year old stallion in particular 

who came to the centre with 

very little handling and upon 

arrival he was very unsettled 

and frightened and would 

not let any members of staff 

catch or even touch him in the 

stable without trying to kick 

or bite them. Josh dedicated 

hours of his time each day to 

gaining his trust through quiet, 

positive reinforcement. Josh’s 

perseverance coupled with his 

ability to “read” horses’ body 

language and 

behaviour 

meant that 

what started 

off as a 

frightened, 

untouchable 

stallion, 

turned into 

a confident 

and happy 

stallion who 

could then 

be handled 

by other 

members of 

staff. In turn, the stallion had 

the solid handling foundation 

to then be taken into the 

collection area posing minimal 

threat to the safety of both 

himself and members of the 

team. Stress and anxiety affects 

semen quality in stallions, 

so Josh’s role can be the 

difference between acceptable 

and unacceptable semen 

quality, which impacts both 

our business and the stallion 

owner’s. 

“It felt amazing and I felt very 

privileged to be receiving this 

award, I absolutely love my 

job and it’s such a honour to 

receive a award for the work I 

do”, says Josh, who continued, 

“By Haddon Training 

sponsoring the British Grooms 

Awards I definitely think that 

the hard working grooms that 

are out there looking after 

the horses and the riders are 

priceless to the equine world 

and are getting the recognition 

they deserve, it’s fantastic that 

there is an award for us and 

to be recognised for the work 

that grooms do daily, yet again 

I love my job and I was thrilled 

to get an award for it!” 


eventing 

Five Minutes With... 

Nicola and 

her Mum 

Nicola 

Baguley 

Last month’s front cover star featured a junior 

rider, Lucy Baguley. Many may not know 

the fantastic story behind her family and 

their successful career, so we took the 

opportunity to chat to mum, Nicola, to 

find out more. 

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JULIA SHEARW 

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PHOTO BY JULIA SHEARWOOD PHOTOGRAPHY 

WHAT AGE DID YOU START 

RIDING AND TELL US ABOUT 

YOUR FIRST PONIES? 

With a mother that has ridden 

at 4*, with her greatest success 

being 2nd at Burghley it was 

probably inevitable that I was 

going to ride. I was plonked on 

a pony at a very early age, one of 

my first ponies was Vagabond, 

an ex HOYS winning show pony, 

he was stunning but had never 

left the ground in his showing 

career so it was up to me to teach 

him to jump. It was fair to say it 

was certainly a very bumpy ride 

(quite literally!) with me hitting 

the ground more times than we 

jumped, however once he had 

grasped the concept of leaving 

the ground he quickly took it all 

in his stride. Jerry my next pony 

was a legend, barely beaten on 

the PC eventing circuit he really 

gave me the bug for Eventing, 

despite only being 12.2hh there 

was nothing this brave little 

pony wouldn’t jump. Luck was 

then on my side as a friend of 

my mother insisted we went 

to look at her sons 14.2hh, she 

swore that he was going to be 

a seriously talented pony and 

only held back by her son being 

a typical boy, so his dressage 

left a lot to the imagination. We 

took a chance and bought him, 

the rest is history; Gunnerby 

Quality Street turned out to be 

the best pony in Britain and the 

most consistent performer on 

the European scene, winning me 

three individual medals at the 

Pony Europeans, the first when I 

was only 12. 

WAS EVENTING ALWAYS 

YOUR FIRST LOVE AND 

WHAT WERE YOUR EARLY 

SUCCESSES? 

Gunnerby Quality Street was not 

only an Eventing super star but 

he also excelled in dressage, I 

had to make the decision which 

discipline to go for when we 

were also selected for the British 

Dressage Team, having appeared 

from no-where to finish 2nd in 

their Final trial, to be honest 

there was no contest, Eventing 

all the way! From ponies I had 

a slightly rocky road making the 

move onto horses, my mother 

had bought me a stunning pure 

TB, but he proved to not be brave 

enough, probably not helped by 

my inexperience riding horses. 

We finally ended up with a horse 

we bought from Vere Phillips, 

Ballyhaise, who had a heart of 

Lucy at Osberton 

gold. Success came again as I 

won the Junior Regional Novice 

Championships, but the British 

Junior Team eluded me. Moving 

on up to Young Riders, team 

call up beckoned again, having 

finished 2nd at Bramham 3*in 

the Young Riders Trial. I was 

a member of the team for two 

years winning team medals at 

both Championships. 

HOW INFLUENTIAL HAVE 

YOUR PARENTS BEEN IN 

YOUR EQUESTRIAN CAREER? 

My parents are chalk and cheese, 

my mother as horse mad as I am, 

not caring how much it costs and 

the real driving force behind my 

career; my father, completely 

non horsey, thinks they are a 

complete waste of money and 

spent my early years trying to 

sway me into a proper career! I 

kept him happy by going all the 

way through school and then 

onto university unlike a lot of 

my counter parts and I thank 

him now for his perseverance on 

getting a proper education. 

HOW DID YOU GET INTO 

BREEDING? HOW DID THAT 

COME ABOUT? 

The breeding side of our 

equestrian life happened by 

chance. For my 18th birthday 

present my parents (mother 

really!) bought me this gangly 

yearling colt called Mill Law. It 

was always intended to get him 

castrated but we never got round 

to it. He never behaved like a 

stallion and when he started his 

career he proved to be amazing, 

winning BYEH qualifiers and 

then taking to Eventing like a 

duck to water. 


YOUR MOST SUCCESSFUL 

STALLION IS MILL LAW, 

WHAT COMPETITION 

SUCCESSES DID YOU HAVE 

WITH HIM? 

He was Advanced by the age 

of 7. My mother had always 

had the odd broodmare so we 

quickly started using him and 

the offspring proved to be lovely. 

He quickly proved to be very 

popular as a commercial stallion 

and has sired some unbelievable 

youngsters. 

DO YOU HAVE A FAVOURITE 

EVENT OR COURSE? 

Osberton Horse Trials has 

always been my favourite, for 

its stunning venue, closeness to 

home and a long list of successes 

there. 2002 was the exception 

though as on my last horse of 

the day I had a horrific rotational 

fall resulting in a serious spinal 

injury. Two operations later 

including a fake vertebra being 

inserted into my lumbar spine 

and a lengthy stay in hospital, 

most people would have thought 

I would have hung up my boots. 

Not so, and I miraculously made 

it back out to start the following 

event season. It did take me a 

few years to pluck up courage 

to go back to Osberton to put 

my demons to rest and despite 

Nicola negotiating the table on Glencarrig Dolphin (Dougal). 

breaking down in the xc warm up 

before I was due to start I did it 

and thankfully it reverted back 

to being a successful venue for 

me. 

MILL LAW HAS GONE ON TO 

PRODUCE MANY SUCCESSFUL 

PROGENY, WHICH ONES 

STAND OUT TO YOU? 

The two that really stand out at 

the moment are Coopers Law, 

who is owned by my mother’s 

cousin and ridden by Emilie 

Chandler, his xc record is as 

good as it gets, having jumped 

clear round two 4*’s; the other 

is Jemilla who is ridden by Mark 

Kyle, who competed at the Rio 

Olympics. Of our homebred 

horses my heart always falls back 

to Sugar Shack Mill who took 

me to the World Young Horse 

Championships as a 6yr old, she 

literally would jump anything 

you put her at. We now have 

the excitement that our eldest 

offspring by Glencarrig Dolphin, 

out of a Mill Law mare is 3yrs old 

this year so we are really looking 

forwards to getting her broken in 

to see how talented she is. 

TELL IS ABOUT YOUR 

REHABILITATION BUSINESS 

The downside of Eventing is 

the cost, this is where I am 

grateful to my father for making 

me get a proper job and not 

just do horses. From the age 

of 12 I knew if horses weren’t 

a full-time option then Equine 

Physiotherapy was the way 

forwards. The thought of having 

to do human physio first scared 

me senseless but surprisingly 

I really enjoyed it, a three year 

degree course at Nottingham 

Uni followed by two years 

working at Bassetlaw Hospital, 

finally lead to me being able to 

pursue the career I wanted. I 

set up my own business after 

finishing an apprenticeship to 

get my Category A status with 

ACPAT. Twenty years later and 

I am happily self-employed in a 

career I love; I’ve been fortunate 

enough to physio for the British 

Pony Driving Team for copious 

years and have had the pleasure 

of working with some amazing 

animals. 

DAUGHTER LUCY IS 

SHOWING GREAT PROMISE 

AS A JUNIOR RIDER; WHAT 

PLANS DO YOU HAVE FOR 

2018 AND BEYOND? 

My life’s pathway changed when 

I had my daughter Lucy, I cherish 

the time we have together and 

love watching her riding. She 

has always been a very plucky 

rider, not afraid of a tumble and 


very competitive. I knew a few 

years ago that with her talent 

she may well want to follow in 

my footsteps so we set too trying 

to build a string of ponies from 

scratch. Darwin was a chance 

purchase just over two years ago, 

a real ‘being in the right place 

at the right time’ scenario. My 

mother and I then decided we 

needed to change track with 

the breeding programme, so we 

purchased Glencarrig Dolphin, 

a pure-bred Connemara, to 

put to our mares. I have been 

bringing him on over the past 

few years and he is proving 

to be phenomenal. Despite 

combining a busy stud season 

with his ridden career, he has 

now jumped clear xc round all 

six of his BE Novices. We also 

have a couple of 5-year-old 

Connemaras I purchased from 

France as 3-year-olds, (rather 

rashly without seeing them 

in the flesh!), they both have 

outstanding jumping breeding 

and are proving to be very 

exciting prospects for the future. 

It has also been very educational 

for Lucy to help bring on these 

two ponies and she really likes 

riding the youngsters. Charlie 

Go Go is the new boy to the 

pack, purchased last year, he had 

had some previous experience 

so was able to show Lucy the 

ropes a bit more. What she has 

learnt from him she has been 

able to feed back into the others. 

2018 should be an exciting year 

as Lucy is now old enough, 

despite only being 11, to go BE. 

It is going to be hectic as she 

is hoping to combine BE with 

continuing with PC and BRC. 

She would love to get to the PC 


eventing 

Championships this year, but 

Lucy is a child that always likes 

to go bigger, if there is a bigger 

course that she can do she would 

prefer to do that than do well at 

the level below! As her mother 

I do occasionally intervene but 

the ponies she has got now have 

serious scope so if I think they 

are safe I go with the flow. Pony 

Teams are definitely in her plans 

for the future and I would like 

to think with the pony power 

we are bringing on, one of them 

must surely be capable of them! 

She is also desperate to take over 

the reins on Glencarrig Dolphin 

as I keep beating her when I’m 

on him, not surprisingly I’m 

reluctant to relinquish the ride 

as he is phenomenal. 

Lucy at Collingham 2009 

Lucy at Burghley 

WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU 

GIVE TO ANYONE STARTING 

OUT COMPETING OR WITH 

A SON OR DAUGHTER 

SHOWING GREAT TALENT? 

I am often asked how come Lucy 

is like she is. I am a great believer 

that you cannot change how your 

child is, you have to work with 

how they are. I have been very 

fortunate that Lucy is a plucky, 

brave, sometimes over confident 

child so having the perfect pony 

hasn’t been a necessity, she’s 

taken the tumbles and jumped 

back on, got run away with and 

carried on. Children develop at 

different speeds, if you’ve got 

a nervous child get them the 

right pony to build confidence, 

don’t push them out of their 

comfort zone till they are ready, 

it’s surprising the results you see 

when a nervous child clicks with 

their pony, they go from strength 

to strength and sometimes at 

a terrific rate. The brave kids, 

well they generally need less 

nurturing but don’t expect them 

to keep bouncing back forever, 

they will get to a point where 

they want fun, to be honest that 

is why I bought Charlie Go Go so 

she could go out with the mindset 

that she could win! 

Glencarrig Dolphin is standing 

at stud again this year. For more 

info to contact Sue Browne on 

07790586776 


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horse transport 

Is your Lorry or 

Trailer Ready for 

the Season Ahead? 

For many of us, our lorries and 

trailers have probably stood idle 

for a few weeks and, most likely, 

months since the last events and 

shows of 2017. That’s fine on the one hand 

as it’s kept diesel costs down but what 

deterioration may have occurred to the 

vehicle whilst being stood? Did you end 

last year with a good clean out and checkup, 

was it stored under cover? 

Have you bought a new horse or pony, are 

you now wanting to go to events on your 

own as you’ve passed your test? These are 

great and liberating but do you know if you 

are overweight or driving on the correct 

licence? 

We don’t want to bore you with going over 

old ground but here’s some refresher bullet 

points to make sure you are keeping within 

the law and able to enjoy your season’s 

events without fear of being pulled over! 

ROADWORTHINESS AND PLATING 

When is your lorry plated? Do you get 

it done at the end of a season so you can 

take your time with any potential repairs 

or do you get it done at the beginning of 

the year so you know it has a clean bill of 

health? As per VOSA’s recommendations, 

having your lorry properly checked and 

serviced by a qualified mechanic BEFORE 

the annual test will help to ensure it is 

in good enough condition to pass. VOSA 

carries out a test every year on your vehicle 

(excluding 3.5t lorries and under) to make 

sure it meets minimum road safety and 

environmental standards. Additionally, 

VOSA undertake regular roadside checks 

throughout the entire GB road network, 

where your vehicle could be the subject of a 

routine inspection. 

The same applies if you are towing. That 

vehicle needs its’ regular MOT and the 

trailer needs checking over – the floor is 

crucial in a trailer or any vehicle carrying 

horses; the towbar on a trailer, check for 

condition and security – is the breakaway 

cable properly attached. 

VEHICLE WEIGHTS 

Horsebox users should be vigilant to 

maximum vehicle weights as many could 

be unwittingly overloaded on a regular 

basis. With a lorry, you should find the 

manufacturers or ministry plates fixed to 

the inside of the passenger door frame. 

They will give you the following 

information : 

• Gross vehicle weight is the maximum 

weight of the vehicle on its own plus any 

load 

• Gross train weight is the maximum 

weight of the vehicle and any trailer that is 

attached plus any load 

• Axle 1 is the maximum weight for the first 

axle 

• Axle 2 is the maximum weight for the rear 

axle 

These weights must not be exceeded on 

public roads. The weights include the driver, 

passengers, gear and fuel. Check your trailer 

for the maximum weight they can carry too 

together with maximum capacity for each 

axle. Remember also that the bigger the 

trailer… the bigger the vehicle needed to 

tow it! 


HAVE YOU GOT THE 

CORRECT LICENCE? 

The good news is that the 

driver of a vehicle with 

a gross vehicle weight of 

up to 3.5t requires only 

a Category B licence 

(ordinary private car 

licence). 

Vehicles between 3.5t 

and 7.5t can be driven by 

holders of C1 category 

licences. Drivers covered 

by this category are 

permitted to tow trailers 

of up to a maximum gross 

weight of 0.75t. With the 

exception of those drivers 

with Category C1 entitlement, all drivers of 

goods vehicles with a maximum gross weight 

of more than 3.5t require a Category C licence. 

Drivers who passed their tests for a Category 

B licence AFTER 1st January 1997 stopped 

receiving automatic entitlement to drive 

Category C1 vehicles. 

DO I NEED AN OPERATORS’ LICENCE? 

In deciding whether or not you need an 

Operators Licence; first make sure your 

equestrian activity is confined to a hobby and 

if you are classed as ‘Amateur’ status. It is 

likely then that your expenditure will vastly 

outweigh any potential winnings, which if you 

did win could be considered incidental and 

therefore, no Operators licence is required. 

HOWEVER where the user and rider has 

turned professional, where their success 

has attracted corporate sponsorship or they 

are receiving any other form of corporate 

support, then this may be perceived as having 

a commercial element and so an Operators 

licence would be required. 

WATCH YOUR SPEED 

From 1st January 2008. All goods vehicles 

with a gross weight in excess of 3500kgs are 

required to have a speed limiter installed and 

working. 

Question and Answer 

Equestrian Life put a series of questions to www.thetransportmanager.co.uk, a 

free resource designed to keep drivers and owners fully up to speed on vehicle 

law and legislation, including horsebox, trailer owners and drivers. 

I’m 18 and have just passed 

Q my test, do I need to take any 

other tests? 

If you have just passed your test 

A this will give you a B category 

licence which entitles the holder to 

drive vehicles up to 3.5t. There is no 

requirement for any other vehicles 

tests, however hopping from a small 

car to a large van/lorry type vehicle 

carrying a load requires familiarisation 

as the handling and braking 

characteristics are vastly different 

from that of a small car. 

I’ve got to 16.2hh horses, both 

Q weighing around 550-600kgs 

depending on the time of the year; 

with all my tack and accessories, 

am I going to be overweight for a 

3.5t? 

You must know the total laden 

A weight (Unloaded weight) of your 

vehicle before going on the public 

highway. You should weigh the vehicle 

with a typical load which includes 

driver, passenger, full tank of fuel and 

any other tack you may carry. This 

is the unladen weight of the vehicle. 

Then add the weight of the horse and 

this will then give you total weight 

of the vehicle. Let’s say your vehicle 

weighs in at 2800kg with driver, 

passenger, fuel and tack it means 

you can carry up to 700kg. 2800kg + 

700kg = 3500kg. In most towns and 

cities there are public weigh bridges 

or local companies which may allow 

you to weigh your vehicle for a small 

cost. You can generally find one from 

a search engine search. Remember if 

your vehicle is overweight you could 

be fined or if you have an accident 

your insurance could be invalid. 

N.B. Most 3.5t boxes are advertised 

as 2 boxes, however with 2 fully 

grown horses, most 2 boxes would go 

overweight. 

Do all garages offer the same 

Q level of service and how can I 

ensure I find the best ones to check 

my lorry? 

Not all garages offer the same 

A level of service and a lot of 

garages do not understand the 

intricacies of Horse Boxes. Most 

counties have specialists which will 

cater for service and general repairs 

for Horse Boxes. 

A friend and I share my lorry 

Q to events to keep the costs to a 

minimum – do I need an Operators’ 

licence? 

The million-dollar question! 

A Simply if you are gaining an 

income from the use of the horse 

box and this more than your hobby, 

yes you may require an Operator’s 

Licence, however if it purely a hobby 

no you won’t. Instead of your friend 

paying you any money ask them to pay 

for fuelling it up or any maintenance 

and this will avoid any money 

changing hands. 

REFERENCES : 

Excerpts taken from VOSA: A guide for 

Horsebox and Trailer Owners 

For more in-depth guidance on driver 

licensing please refer to the gov.uk website 

at www.gov.uk/adding-higher-categories-toyour-driving-licence 

For more information on speed limiters go to 

www.dft.gov.uk 

For more information on Operator licencing 

go to www.dft.gov.uk/vosa 


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Liz Eadon, a County panel judge, working hunter rider and livery yard 

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and tractors. They buy and collect same day nation-wide. Liz loves having 

the horsey connection still but no longer has horses of her own, preferring 

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hospitality 

Enjoy Fantastic Hospitality 

at The Equerry Bolesworth 

International Horse Show 

Are you looking for 

a fantastic day or 

evening out, watching 

the leading names in 

the world of dressage and show 

jumping, in a stunning setting 

while eating delicious food and 

enjoying high-end hospitality? 

The Equerry Bolesworth 

International Horse Show 

provides the answer and will 

provide a brilliant experience to 

remember. 

The amazing four-star level 

show-jumping and three-star 

level dressage spectacular takes 

place in the stunning grounds 

of Bolesworth Castle near 

Tattenhall, Cheshire from June 

13 to June 17, 2018. 

The 2018 Equerry Bolesworth 

International Horse Show is 

the place to be for one of the 

very best luxury equestrian and 

lifestyle hospitality experiences 

in the world with the sumptuous 

marquee overlooking 

the international arena. 

Bolesworth 

International promises 

to be better than ever, 

the five-day event 

offers a unique and 

thrilling experience. 

The event combines 

top-level dressage 

and showjumping 

competitions with luxury 

shopping, champagne, cocktails 

and fun family entertainment, 

World class sport and a brilliant 

line up of family entertainment. 

You can be confident you’ll catch 

leading international riders, 

watch top class competition and 

receive non-stop action. 

Enjoy the sheer elegance of 

the dressage competitions 

drawing an international field 

on Wednesday, June 13 including 

the young dressage horse 

viewing trials, CDI*** Grand 

Prix and the Inter 1 Freestyle 

Dressage to Music. 

Thursday, June 14 promises a 

full day of thrilling competitions 

with the CDI*** Grand Prix 

Special, Grand Prix Freestyle 

to Music and the CSI 4* 

showjumping taking place in the 

main arena. 

New for 2018 will be the return 

of a high calibre invitational 

Eventing Grand Prix, which 

will take place in the Main 

International Arena as the 

feature class on Friday evening. 

So why not sit back and relax in 

hospitality whilst enjoying the 

fantastic show? 

View the show jumping and 

dressage in style from the 

ringside luxury VIP marquee. 

Packages will include admission 

& VIP parking; Continental 

breakfast, lunch & Afternoon 

Tea or evening dinner. 

Hospitality starts at £100 per 

person. 

A variety of hospitality packages 

are available throughout the 

show. To book your hospitality 

places for the event please visit 

www.bolesworthinternational. 

com or contact Melanie Simm on 

01829 307676. 

Book your Camping 

for Bolesworth 

International 2018 

As the countdown to The Equerry Bolesworth 

International Horse Show gets underway 

don’t forget to book your camping and 

overnight stay. 

This amazing four-star level show-jumping 

and three-star level dressage spectacular 

takes place in the stunning grounds of 

Bolesworth Castle near Tattenhall, Cheshire 

from June 13 to June 17, 2018. 

With so much available to do and see, you 

won’t want to miss out on anything, so why 

not consider the brilliant camping on site 

and take a break at Bolesworth? 

If you would like to stay at Bolesworth, 

the beautiful camping and caravan site is 

situated on the Bolesworth Castle estate, 

located off the main drive in a stunning 

grassed area. There is a water supply 

together with toilets and showers plus a 

campsite office for information and check-in. 

The campsite is just a short walk from the 

showground where all the action takes place. 

You can also use the campsite as a base for 

visiting the area’s many other attractions, 

with historic Chester just 10 miles away. 

You won’t even have to cook your own camp 

fire food – on site catering will provide 

breakfast options to keep you fueled for the 

excitement of the show. The fantastic food 

and drink options allow every taste and 

budget to be catered for, including a fully 

licensed bar and DJ till late. 

If you want to leave your tent at home and 

enjoy a comfortable camping experience, 

come and stay in Bolesworth’s very own 

glamping Festihut village. Stay in a cosy 

two or four-man Festihut which is a wooden 

chalet complete with your own bed, lighting 

and power point to charge your electrical 

appliances boasting plenty of space. 

This exclusive VIP area is located outside the 

main event site in a wooden area and will 

have showers and flushing toilet facilities. 

The area will be fenced off and will include a 

chill out area for you and family and friends 

to enjoy outdoor games. 

To book your camping option visit 

www.bolesworthinternational.com 


competition 

WIN full 

Membership 

to British 

Showjumping 

This month Equestrian Life have teamed 

up with British Showjumping to offer 

one lucky reader the chance of full 

Membership to BS in either Just for 

Schools, Club or National. 

WIN 

with 

For your chance to win, read below and answer 

the question. 

“If you and your horse or pony haven’t been a 

member of British Showjumping before then why 

not enter our competition for a complimentary 

12-month membership. If you are the lucky winner, 

you can then choose whether you want a Just for 

Schools, Club or National Membership and if you’re 

not sure which one is for you, then the Membership 

Team at British Showjumping can give you guidance as to which one will 

suit you best.” 

QUESTION : How many types of Membership are on offer this month? 

Answer the question and fill in the entry form for your chance to win. 

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A very popular National Competition for the Unaffi liated 

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 


Classes start from 70cm with 

Winter & Summer Championships to 

aim for and membership is just £30! 

www.britishshowjumping.co.uk/nationalschools Tel: 02476 698824

showjumping 

BRITISH SHOWJUMPING 

Thinking 

about 

joining? 

JOIN TODAY? 

Whether you’re a seasoned showjumper or an 

enthusiastic beginner, there’s no better time to 

take a look at what British Showjumping has 

to offer. Classes start at just 70cm with many 

championships to aim for. 

British Showjumping membership offers 

much more than just competing with a 

comprehensive training environment that 

spans regional Junior Academies, a 5* Training 

programme, as well as an extensive list of 

UKCC Accredited Coaches who can assist you 

to reach your goals. 

Over and above this there are the added 

benefits of knowing that you are competing 

at well run and insured shows within well 

designed courses that have your progression in 

mind. Three of the core membership that may 

suit you are below, but it is always worth giving 

the Membership Team a call on 02476 698824 

who will be able to assist and give guidance as 

to the membership type which will be right for 

you. 

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‘JUST FOR SCHOOLS’ 

MEMBERSHIP 

The ‘Just for Schools’ membership is an 

incredible opportunity for students to share 

their passion with their school and create 

lasting friendships with fellow riders. If there 

isn’t enough of you to make up a team you can 

compete as an Individual so there really isn’t 

anything stopping you take part. 

So how does it work? Well, Schools and 

Colleges can submit both teams (three to four 

riders) and individuals to compete against 

each other in the battle for league points 

Class 19 SENIOR BRITISH 

NOVICE CHAMPIONSHIP 


CLASS 54 BN 

CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL 

Class 7 1.10 Open Flossy Bellm 

SCHOOLS 70cm Team winners 

with the aim of qualifying for the Winter 

Championship Final which takes place 

in April at the David Broome Centre and 

then the Summer Championships Finals 

at the British Showjumping National 

Championships in August. Competitions 

are held across the country with class 

heights ranging from 70cm-1.10m, which 

sees all ages and abilities coming forward 

to represent their school and do their team 

proud. It is just £30 for the year per team 

for three or four members, these members 

can be interchanged throughout the year as 

well as compete as an individual. 

CLUB MEMBERSHIP & 

CLUB SHOWS 

Showjumping’s Club membership gives 

competitors jumping between 70cm – 1.00m 

the chance to compete for minimal cost. It 

also provides plenty of perks and benefits too 

with Finals at each of the height categories 

taking place at the British Showjumping 

National Championships in August. 

Competing for league points rather than 

prize money, you have the opportunity 

to focus on heading your regional league 

whilst also qualifying for Finals. With 

the horse/rider combination being the key 

factor it is also worth knowing that there 

is no age limit on riders competing ponies 

within Club shows. 

Membership for both yourself and your 

horse or pony is just £30 for the year and 

gives you all the benefits of membership 

including Public Liability cover. 

NATIONAL MEMBERSHIP 

PONY CLUB & RIDING 

CLUB OFFER 

For riders who wish to compete for prize 

money and the chance to qualify for 

National Championships this may be the 

membership for you. Classes start at 85cm 

with a multitude of championships to aim 

for that take place at shows such as the 

National Championships and Horse of the 

year show to name just two. 

There is a very clear league structure for 

new members to follow which illustrates 

all the classes they can aim for within 

a specific height category they are 

comfortable competing in. If you are a new 

member joining and are a current member 

of a Pony Club or Riding Club there are 

discounted membership offers available to 

you starting at £55 for the year. 

WANT TO 

KNOW MORE? 

For further information on which 

Membership type might be right 

for you, why not ring the British 

Showjumping Membership Team 

on 02476 698824 who will be happy 

to talk it through with you or visit 

www.britishshowjumping.co.uk. 


ider profile 

riderprofile 

Sophie Knowles 

Miranda Steel 

PHOTO COURTESY OF WWW.EQUIPICS.CO.UK 

How did you get into 

riding? 

I started riding around 

the age of 3. My sister 

(Leah) and I met a pony 

whilst in Scotland on 

holiday and we were 

instantly hooked and 

begged for lessons, I was 

too young so mum hired 

a Shetland and taught 

me herself, and after 

hearing all my mums 

past stories of her equestrian days instantly made me see my 

future was in horses. She is defiantly my role model. 

What was your first serious competition pony? 

I’ve been very lucky to have my sister’s ponies when she moved 

onto the next. I spent hours on the sidelines watching her and 

learning, looking forward to being able to sit on her talented 

ponies. Seeing the results she has worked so hard to get. I stared 

to get serious in competitions when I competed Bluebarn Poppy. 

She was passed down to me knowing her job and we just clicked, 

the more we competed together the more placings we got, I love 

this mare. 

What attracted you to showjumping? 

Watching my sister work hard and achieve results whilst going 

up the levels, including onto horses at 14, made me realise I 

could do that one day and hopefully follow in her footsteps. 

The more I believed in myself, the more I realised how much 

my sister gave me the confidence to achieve my best ability at 

showjumping. 

What level are you now competing at? 

I’ve now moved completely into seniors (I’m just 13yrs old) but 

I’ve found even more confidence in horses. Again I am so lucky 

to be able to compete Leah’s horse (Jubilant Killycloghan) I’m 

competing comfortably at Discovery (1m) so much so, I have 

my 4 double clears so I can now jump 2nd rounds. I’m starting 

to step up to Newcomers now too; my first attempt at this level 

went fairly well, I had just 1 pole in the first phase. I’m aiming 

to compete in this year’s National under 14’s (which is 1.25m) 

but have lots of training to do to get there. Riding the horse I 

currently have, I know 100% that we are both willing to learn and 

become better every day and I have so much support around me 

to help me succeed - I’m so lucky. 

What’s your favourite bit of kit you couldn’t do without? 

When I was younger, I strongly believed in wearing my ‘lucky’ 

clothes, like my jumpers or jodhpurs and wouldn’t compete 

without them. Now however, I know the only piece of kit I need 

when going around a jumping course is my horse. Just me and 

him! 

PHOTOS COURTESY EMMELLEFF PHOTOGRAPHY 

How long have you 

been riding and do you 

come from a horsey 

background? 

I started riding as a child 

(about age nine) and had 

ponies until I gave up at 

16. I don’t come from a 

horsey background though 

my dad took up riding 

when my sister and I got 

our first ponies, in order 

to accompany us on 

hacks. I didn’t 

ride again 

until about 

10 years 

ago (over 

20 years 

later!) and 

found myself 

totally 

hooked. 

Tell us about your 

current horse/pony? 

I bought Flaming Felix at 

the end of March 2017. He 

is a 15.2hh Irish bred 11 

year old. Felix has a lovely 

nature, is very laid back in 

busy collecting rings and 

always tries his best. He isn’t 

fazed by anything though 

is sometimes confused by 

skinnies. We are working on 

that! He’s just a fun little 

horse. Any mistakes we 

make are more down to me 

than him. 

How long have you been 

a member of BS and what 

heights are you competing 

at? 

I joined BS last October as 

a Club member. We have 

been competing at 70cm and 

80cm. 

Where is your favourite 

competition venue and 

what big successes have 

you had in the last 12 

months? 

My favourite venue in winter 

is Markfield Equestrian 

Centre where we do indoor 

showjumping. Everyone 

is very friendly there. 

I’m looking forward to 

competing at Weston Lawns 

when the outdoor season 

starts. 

Felix and I have 

only just started 

competing 

together so no 

big successes 

yet. We’ve 

just been 

enjoying 

training and 

getting to know 

each other so far. 

Do you have a favourite 

piece of kit or clothing 

that you could not do 

without? 

At this time of year, my 

Brogini winter riding boots. 

They keep my feet warm 

even on long hacks. 

What are your 

competition goals for 

2018? 

To get to the BS National 

Championships in the 

summer in either 70cm or 

80cm Club classes. 


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ider profile 

PHOTO COURTESY OF WWW.MAJESTICPHOTOGRAPHY.CO.UK. 

Paige Newton 

How long have you been riding and do you come from a 

horsey background? 

I have been riding since I was 3. My family isn’t particularly 

horsey, my mum hacks out with me and helps me, my dad and 

brother are not horsey at all but they put up with them! 

Tell us about your current horse/pony? 

I have four 148s: Coco, Gucci, Ulyss and Chico who I am 

bringing up through the ranks, all have qualified for the 

nationals and blue chip championships and now will be aiming 

for scope qualifiers. I am also having a go at the Hickstead 

qualifiers with Gucci and Ulyss and they are both stepping up to 

these big classes brilliantly. 

How long have you been a member of BS and what heights 

are you competing at? 

I joined BS 3 years ago and compete right through from 80cm 

with the novice ponies to 1.25 with the more capable ones. 

Where is your favourite competition venue and what big 

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At a show at Southview recently I won four classes, two of 

which were Blue Chip qualifiers on ponies I’d only had a week. 

Then we went back for the Area 18 show and I won another two 

classes and at the Christmas show I won and was fourth in the 

Grand Prix. 

My Favourite showground is Hartpury where blue chip is, it’s 

the best atmosphere and an amazing place. 

Do you have a favourite piece of kit or clothing that you 

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My lucky belt 

What are your competition goals for 2018? 

To win at one of the finals (I have been 2nd place a few times 

now and would like to not be the bridesmaid this year!) A 

dream of mine is to qualify for Hickstead and HOYS, that would 

be amazing. 

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feed and veterinary 

Worming horses: Top Tips from Virbac 

Before worming, make sure you know 

your horse’s weight as accurately as 

possible and use the correct dose of 

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• Use Faecal Worm Egg Counts (FWECs) 

before worming – worm horses with a FWEC 

over 200 eggs per gram of faeces 

• Worm all horses sharing grazing with the 

same drug at the same time 

• Never ignore “spit out”; most syringe 

wormers only contain between one and two 

teaspoons (5 to 10mL) of paste, so any paste 

that is spat out could represent a significant 

proportion of the dose 

• Always dispose of used/part used wormer 

syringes safely – horse wormers are very toxic 

to dogs 

• Use a FWEC 14 days after worming – this is 

an important check to see if the wormer dose 

has done the job 

• Change the GROUP of wormer drug 

used over the grazing season annually or 

biannually- depending on 

circumstances 

• Ensure regular poo 

picking, at least twice per 

week, to reduce dependence 

on drugs 

• Get informed, talk to your 

vet or SQP about worming 

Find out about the correct 

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Are you up to 

speed on Worms? 

You should never 

under estimate the 

damage that can be 

caused by having an 

over powering worm burden. 

Horses from all age brackets, 

foals to the aged horse can 

suffer the detrimental effects of 

internal parasites if not wormed 

effectively. Routine blanket 

worming is a thing of the past 

and no longer recommended 

as this has had an impact 

on anthelmintic resistance 

and is also wasting the horse 

owners money if there is no 

worm burden to actually treat. 

Faecal worm egg counts are 

recommended and proven as 

a method to determine if your 

horses actually need worming, 

used along side good pasture 

EQUINE ENDO 

management, poo picking every 

day, not over stocking, knowing 

your horses exact weight. This 

will all assist in having an 

effective worming programme. 

Each horse should all be treated 

individually one size does not 

fit all and it is the same with 

worm counts and with worming 

your horses, just because 1 horse 

may have a high burden doesn’t 

mean they all have, 80% of 

worms are only carried by 20% 

of horses. 

THE GOLDEN RULES 

OF WORMING 

weight as under dosing will 

cause resistance. This is where 

the wormer is only affective on 

some of the worm. The worms 

then breed causing the adalecant 

worms to also be resistant and 

the cycle goes on. 

• WORMERS : only worm if 

necessary and at the correct 

time of year. Avoid under dosing 

and spit out and worm for your 

horses exact weight 

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• TARGET WORM : Carry out 

a faecal worm count/Tapeworm 

test and only worm if necessary 

following on from your results 

• WEIGH : It is highly important 

to know your horses exact 

• PASTURE MANAGEMENT 

: Good pasture management is 

essential as part of your worming 

programme. Poo pick every day. 

Do not over stock your fields this 

will cause horses to graze around 

droppings, picking up eggs & 

larvae. Do not worm then move 

horses on to new pasture this 

will just cause your new field to 

become contaminated. 


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Benefits of omega-3 supplementation in 

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Feeding the Laminitic 

By Dr Tom Shurlock, nutritionist at British Horse Feeds 

Whether the cause of laminitis is 

hormonal, associated with breed, 

age, obesity or excessive fructans 

intake from spring grass, the situation is 

made worse with incorrect nutrition. 

Laminitis derives from inflammation of the 

tissue around the coffin bone. Exacerbated 

by vasoconstriction, poor circulation around 

the hoof inhibits oxidative, inflammatory 

and necrotic factors being flushed from the 

area. 

Overfeeding has consequences; obese 

animals put a physical strain on the feet 

and predispose the horse to EMS. It also 

overloads the gut. The horse can only 

digest a finite amount of protein and 

carbohydrate, excess nutrients entering 

the hind gut. This leads to disruption and 

death of the inherent microbes – the fibre 

fermenters. Protein and carbohydrate 

fermentation leads to nitrite production 

(vasoconstrictors), endotoxins and lactic 

acid (which increases the permeability of 

the gut cells, allowing absorption of those 

negative factors which cause laminitis) 

while the decline of fibre fermentation leads 

to a decrease in the integrity of the gut cells. 

Simply, too much protein and starch and 

sugar, will increase the incidence in a 

laminitic; the question is, how much is too 

much? 

Apart from extreme exercise (and specialist 

conditions like pregnancy) no more than 

12% protein should be fed and a combined 

level of 10% starch and sugar. Any more 

and the horse will not absorb it. The skill 

is trying to achieve this, especially in 

terms of carbohydrates, when grass can 

have up to 30% fructans. Early morning 

grazing (before the sugars at the base of 

the leaf start mobilising), soaking hay and 

haylage can reduce levels, and buying hard 

feeds with low levels will complement 

this. However, this can lead to an energy 

shortfall, especially for active animals. This 

is where super fibres come into their own. 

With a higher rate of fibre fermentation 

than forage, and more slow release energy, 

fibres like Speedi-Beet or Fibre-Beet give 

a favourable fermentation pattern that 

supplies energy and improves hindgut 

physiology, reducing lactic acid and 

endotoxin generation. 

Low protein and carbohydrate intake 

supplemented with a super fibre is the way 

to support a laminitic. 

For further information on Speedi-Beet 

and Fibre-Beet visit the British Horse Feeds 

website on www.britishhorsefeeds.com 

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both containing herbal 

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especially when fast results 

are required. It is ideal to 

help ease minor bumps and 

bruises, helping to minimise 

time off and interference 

with a horse’s competition 

schedule. It can also be given 

before and after strenuous 

exercise to help support 

optimum performance and 

recovery. 

Nettex Substi-Bute 

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Chill Out With Mollichaff 

Calmer Complete! 

Is your horse or 

pony feeling a little 

fresh and excitable 

after the long winter? 

It’s always important 

to look at your 

management routine 

and environment 

to ensure that any 

potential stressful 

situations are kept to a 

minimum before relying 

on a change to the diet. 

Fizzy behaviour may 

also be due to pain from 

being ridden in poorly 

fitting tack or from teeth 

that need attention, so 

this should be checked 

out too. 

Then make sure you feed 

your horse the correct 

amount of feed he needs 

for the work he is doing. It can be easy to overestimate your 

horse’s workload and feed a product that’s too high in digestible 

energy. For example, if your horse is only going for a 30-minute 

hack two or three times a week, you are likely to experience 

problems if you are feeding recommended amounts of a cerealbased 

competition mix! For a sharp horse, a low starch, high fibre 

product would be much more appropriate in this scenario, and far 

less likely to result in over-exuberant behaviour. 

Mollichaff Calmer Complete is a complete fibre feed formulated 

for nervous or fizzy horses. It contains a balanced blend of fibre 

pellets, oat straw, dried grass, herbs, soya oil, limestone and trace 

elements, and it can be used as the sole bucket feed when fed at 

the recommended levels as it contains a broad-spectrum vitamin 

and mineral supplement. 

It includes elevated levels of magnesium along with camomile, 

lemon balm and mint, to help relax your horse, plus vitamins B1 

and B12 which are known to help decrease anxiety by exerting a 

calming influence on the horse. 

It’s suitable for all horses and ponies, including those prone 

to laminitis, as it’s low in sugar and starch providing limited 

controlled energy from high quality, digestible fibre and oil-based 

ingredients. 

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Feeding the 

Competition Horse 

A 

competition horse is generally classed 

as one that is working above the level 

of a leisure horse; however across the 

vast range of disciplines, competition horses 

will be working at different levels of intensity. 

The functioning of the gut has a huge impact 

on the overall health and well-being of the 

animal and this is particularly important in 

regard to the hindgut. When horses are asked 

to perform, there is increased stress on the 

gut meaning appropriate diets and feeding 

management is even more crucial. 

Whatever the level or type of work, any 

equine diet should be based on forage and 

many horses can compete successfully to 

high levels on forage-only diets. Any forage 

offered should always be of excellent hygienic 

quality. By this we mean without the presence 

of moulds, dust and mycotoxins. Of course, 

it is impossible to find a forage source that is 

completely free of any such contamination 

but the aim is to use as good a quality as you 

can. 

There are benefits to 

addressing the issue of 

fibre. Overfeeding cereal 

rations can result in 

undigested grain passing 

into the hindgut where 

it alters the pH balance; 

killing off the beneficial bacteria and leaving 

the pathways open for harmful, sometimes 

pathogenic bugs to take hold. 

In trials, the yeast culture Saccharomyces 

cerevisae has been shown to support a healthy 

hindgut by creating the optimum pH and 

stimulating the activity of fibre-digesting 

bacteria. This stable gut environment helps 

buffer against the effects of stress, such as 

loose droppings for example, maximises fibre 

digestion and increases nutrient absorption. 

Lifeforce Elite from Alltech is specially 

designed for competition horses and those 

faced with stressful situations. 

It supports a healthy immune 

system, increases the availability of 

antioxidants and creates a healthy digestive 

environment. 

Backed by more than 30 years of Alltech’s 

scientifically proven, fully traceable 

technologies, Lifeforce Elite contains cutting 

edge ingredients that fully comply with 

competition standards, where consistency and 

safety are a top priority. 

A 5kg tub of Lifeforce Elite retails at £120, for 

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For further information please visit www. 

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• 

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New TopSpec Electrolytes 

New TopSpec Electrolytes 

are designed to help 

compensate for electrolyte 

loss after heavy 

sweating. 

WHAT ARE 

ELECTROLYTES? 

Some minerals are also 

called electrolytes. 

This is because when 

dissolved in body fluids 

they carry spare ions which give 

them an electrical charge. 

Electrolytes use this charge to 

help control the water balance 

in a horse, trying to maintain a 

sufficiently hydrated status at 

all times. Electrolytes also play 

an important role in muscle 

function and through their role 

in hydration both temperature 

regulation and the transport of 

nutrients and waste products 

throughout the horse’s body. 

If electrolytes are not added to a 

horse’s diet many problems may 

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excessive hydration. Dehydration 

can be life-threatening and is 

frequently performance-limiting, 

with colic and ‘Tying-Up’ the 

most well-known consequences. 

A horse has only 

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to lose performance, 

sometimes reported as 

a lack of stamina and 

slow recovery rates. If 

the losses of electrolytes 

are very high a disruption in the 

balance of electrical charge both 

inside and outside of a muscle cell 

can upset normal contraction and 

relaxation processes. 

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equally amongst meals and mix 

well. It is recommended that this 

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horse health 

Saying Goodbye 

In addressing this difficult 

subject, which unfortunately 

will occur when we have 

horses and ponies, I realised that 

it must be looked at from many 

angles. 

From the financial side through 

to the emotional one. 

It is not as straightforward with a 

non-opted, out of the food chain 

passport to weigh a horse in and 

receive money for the carcase as 

it used to be . Most of my clients 

would throw up their hands in 

horror at the thought of this but 

for businesses this used to be the 

norm. 

There are still horse slaughter 

houses where we hope that the 

animals are put down with the 

minimum of stress. But there are 

fewer now. 

For the majority of horses and 

ponies they are generally put to 

sleep in their own environments 

again hopefully with the 

minimum of stress. 

All horse keepers should have 

organised and displayed their 

Vets number and potentially 

a local Knacker man’s number 

so that they can be called in an 

emergency by anyone on the 

yard. 

It is always good to have a game 

plan for these situations which 

can be modified under different 

circumstances. If a horse needs 

to be euthanised urgently then it 

needs to be done where ever it is 

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but if it is less of an emergency 

maybe the location can be 

chosen that allows the knacker 

man access, away from onlookers 

and with enough room around 

for safety for all. 

It is good to have made the 

decision whether to have the 

horse injected or shot well 

in advance. This may be for 

financial reasons as the knacker 

man can do this and take the 

body away. The Vet does not 

need to be involved so this 

reduces costs. 

I do not think that either way, 

injection or bullet, matters to 

the horse. So long as they are 

carried out competently there is 

no difference. But if your horse is 

needle shy or head shy think of 

the kindest option for him. 

I have several clients with much 

loved very old horses and ponies 

and we have actually discussed 

the options for the euthanasia 

process with them. Also what 

they want to do with the 

body afterwards. At least we 

understand their wishes so that 

when the time comes they do 

not have to make decisions when 

they are dreadfully upset. Also, 

we can discuss the financial 

costs of what they want. The 

cost of ashes back for a horse 

is, not surprisingly, quite a lot 

more than for a cat or dog and 

the caskets are rather large 

and heavy when the ashes are 

returned. Your Vet will have lists 

of cremation companies or you 

can investigate on line. 

The majority of my clients let us 

put the horse to sleep and then 

pay the knackerman to take the 

body away. Occasionally I put 

a horse to sleep and the owner 

has got permission to bury the 

body, (there is some legislation 

involved) but this is lovely for 

some people. 

The one thing that I have learnt 

over my years in practice is 

that everybody’s thoughts 

and wishes about this subject are 

different. It is a time for tact, 

understanding and explanation 

about what will happen. Some 

owners want to stay with their 

horses and some don’t. Either is 

right, it is a time to do a job right 

with the minimum of stress all 

round. 


Breathe well 

with Haygain 

Study suggests feeding 

Haygain steamed 

hay significantly 

reduces the risk 

of finding fungi in 

horses’ airways. The 

study found the 

presence of different types 

of fungi in the airways of 72% 

of the horses. The researchers 

discovered that horses had a 3.8 

times greater chance of being 

diagnosed with IAD if fungi 

were found in their airways. The 

sources of these fungi were 

found to be the bedding and 

forage. An important outcome 

was finding that after analyzing 

all the forage options (dry hay, 

soaked hay, haylage or Haygain 

steamed hay) steamed hay not 

only had the lowest risk but 

was the ONLY method which 

significantly decreased the risk 

of finding fungi in the airways 

which is linked to Inflammatory 

Airway Disease (IAD). This 

research shows that feeding 

horses Haygain steamed hay 

alone could reduce the incidence 

of IAD by a remarkable 63%. 

In fact, this was found to be 

true even if hay-steaming 

were the only environmental 

management change made in the 

horse’s care regime. 

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THE EQUINE TOUCH 

Your Horse Will Love You For It 

The Equine Touch: 

• Improves movement and athletic ability 

• Balances the musculo-skeletal system 

• Reduces muscle and joint pain 

• Releases hypertonic and tight muscles 

• Helps to reinstates normal joint, muscle 

and nerve function 

• Aids recovery and reduces compensation 

following injury or surgery 

• Induces deep relaxation 

If you would like to learn how to do the Equine Touch 

yourself, there is a foundation course for horse owners. 

It is designed for everyone wanting to improve their 

horses both physically and emotionally. On the course 

you will learn the unique Equine Touch Move on both 

humans and horses. You will be able to address all the 

muscle groups of the body, learn to find the ones under 

stress and we will then teach you techniques to address 

those common areas of concern. 

Course schedule: 

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The Equine Touch is not a 

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The Equine Touch is not designed 

or intended in any way in whole or 

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feeding 

Paddock 

paradise or 

punished 

pasture? 

As I write this here at Trickle Net 

HQ in Lincolnshire, it’s February. 

It’s cold, wet and the fields are 

brown murky swamps. Though 

there is a sniff of Spring in the 

air. By the time you read this, 

we should be getting ready to 

transform our weary pasture. At 

last! 

March is the month of great 

change when it comes to pasture 

management. With milder 

temperatures and more daylight 

hours the land will dry enough to 

work on it. So, what do we do and 

why? 

As soon as the land is dry enough, 

we chain harrow. This is probably 

the most important thing you can 

do for winter battered pasture. 

Chain harrowing removes any 

dead grass which makes way for 

new growth. It also evens out 

poached areas and allows air to 

the grass which helps with spring 

growth. It spreads any droppings 

too, allowing the sun to dry them 

out. 

Then we get the roller out. 

Whether you are using an 

agricultural big boy, or a couple 

of oil drums filled with concrete, 

rolling will transform your ground. 

Rolling encourages tillering, 

which is the new stems growing 

from the parent shoot of the 

plant. Rolling will also encourage 

a healthy root structure, which is 

vital to the health and longevity of 

your pasture. 

Once rolled our fields briefly look 

like tired bowling greens. It brings 

joy to my soul to look out across 

newly rolled pasture. That is until 

the molehills come back! All this 

work on the fields prepares them 

well for the horses spending more 

time out, as we reduce the forage 

and allow them more grazing 

time. 

But beware! The changes in the 

grass during March are significant, 

and this is well known as the start 

of Laminitis season. Next month 

we will be looking more closely 

at the changes in your horses 

grazing, and how this can impact 

health and wellbeing. If you are 

concerned about your horse 

carrying excess weight coming 

in to Spring, you must act now. 

Trickle Nets are an excellent tool 

for weight management, and you 

can call us for advice on 01522 

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Here’s hoping for sunshine and 

daffodils soon! 

Ellen. Trickle Net. 

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Equerry Minty Treats Now in 20kg Bag 

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horse or pony and have a lovely 

spearmint flavour. And these 

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A healthy treat 

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They can be fed by 

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or added to feed to tempt fussy 

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deserves a little reward. 

Along with the launch of the 

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2018 - New Year training 

scale still applies for 

Sovereign Equestrian. 

Visit www.sovereignequestrian.co.uk for more information about us and our horses. 

In any walk of life a strong and 

robust foundation is the key 

to success, and this steadfast 

principle also applies to the 

world of Equestrian. Germany 

have led the way for a number 

of years when it comes to this 

approach and it’s something that 

we’ve also adopted at Sovereign 

Equestrian. 

More commonly known as “The 

Scales of Training”, the plan 

emphasises the importance of 

structuring your horse’s education 

from the very beginning and has 

been fundamental in producing 

Olympic Champions and 

hundreds of other well trained 

horses. 

At Sovereign Equestrian, Nicola 

and Charlotte Barry have worked 

tirelessly to implement this 

philosophy and apply it to their 

own training methods. The results 

have been impressive, with a 

continuous flow of well rounded 

horses ready for competition. 

Their attitude towards this process 

at an early age has not only helped 

with competition results, but 

it’s also ensured that Sovereign 

Equestrian now has an established 

reputation for precision, detail 

and ultimately success. 

As mentioned in last month’s 

article, attention to detail is 

imperative in the Equestrian 

world and the commitment 

shown by Nicola and Charlotte 

to “The Scales of Training” 

underlines Sovereign’s dedication 

to leave no stone unturned when 

it comes to producing quality 

horses. 

The scale is built like a pyramid 

so each block is designed to be 

strong and established before 

moving onto the next. As you 

Horse: Tonica - Rider: Charlotte Barry - Venue: Aintree Equestrian Centre 

progress up the pyramid it is 

always important to keep in mind 

the previous steps on the scale to 

ensure consistent development. 

The scale comprises of points 1 to 

6 opposite. 

Of course there are many other 

factors that help ensure success 

in the Equestrian field, and our 

Sovereign Equestrian articles 

will continue to assess all the 

ingredients that go into 

producing quality horses. 

About Sovereign Equestrian 

At Sovereign Equestrian, we train, maintain, and care for our horses 

so that they become exceptional performers across all disciplines. We 

know that a fit and healthy horse is a happy horse, and a happy horse is 

a successful horse. We want to share some of our techniques with you 

because, with the right care your horse can reach its true potential. 

+44 (0)7762 880800 

www.sovereignequestrian.co.uk

Th eSovereign 

Scales of Training: 

06 - Collection 

As soon as all those steps have been mastered the 

horse will be able to balance themselves better and 

better. Allowing them to take more of their weight 

over their hind leg to create power through collection. 

05 - Straightness 

Once the horse becomes more supple, balanced 

and energetic this will improve their alignment 

and they will find it easier to work 

in straight lines. 

04 - Impulsion 

The energy the horse steps forward with whilst 

maintaining their balance. At this stage the horses 

hind legs are further under the body enabling 

the horse to generate additional power. 

03 - Connection 

Does the horse and rider have an equal connection 

down both reins and respond lightly and softly to the 

rider’s requests? 

02 - Suppleness 

From both side to side, left and right and 

longitudinally. To allow the horse to begin working in 

a round shape, without resisting a rider’s aids. 

01 - Rhythm 

Until a horse can trot or canter in a regular rhythm 

is it nearly impossible to improve or alter their 

mechanisms of movement.

eventing 

Finding the 

Right Horse 

This month Harriet Morris-Baumber 

has been helping clients to look 

for a new horse. Read on to 

find out her thoughts on the 

challenging process of 

finding the right horse… 

These last few weeks have been very 

busy with lessons and training 

which is great. Teaching and 

training other riders is something 

I really enjoy. 

A few new clients have recently started 

having lessons with me which is really 

exciting, being able to help new people. 

Some are looking to take on the challenge 

of a BE event while others are looking to 

regain their confidence and I get equal 

pleasure out of both. 

Camps are proving very popular and this is 

something I am keen to encourage. I like 

having the chance to work with riders for a 

few days consecutively and find it is really 

beneficial for riders to have a few datafocused 

training days. I also get the time 

to talk in more detail about my general 

training philosophy and I can use all of my 

other training aids such as ‘Rock On Ruby’ 

and work on core strength. 

Rock On Ruby is a training device 

developed by my trainer, Christopher 

Bartle, to help demonstrate to riders the 

influence the riders seat, position and 

balance has on the horse and how this 

directly correlates to the horse’s way of 

going and the quality of his jumping. 

It’s essentially a large see-saw with a 

mock horse body on one side and different 

weights at the other end. Riders put their 

own saddles on and then I adjust the 

weights and riders have to alter their centre 

of balance to compensate in order to keep 

Ruby balanced. 

The more weights I add, the harder the 

riders have to work to stay level and the 

heavier the weight, the more it mimics 

riding a strong horse. As the rider has to 

pull on the reins, the more the weights drag 

them down and riders then learn to use their 

bodies rather than their hands to keep Ruby 

balanced without fighting ‘the mouth’. 

As part of the training weekends we have 

group discussions where we cover a wide 

range of topics from bitting, saddle-fitting, 

cross-country course walking and so on. This 

is such a brilliant opportunity for riders to 

ask questions they would otherwise hesitate 

to ask and vital tips and tricks can be picked 

up in these un-mounted sessions. 

I have also been out and about helping some 

clients look for horses, which, as we all know, 

can be a challenging process! On paper 

horses look and sound great, but it is not 

until you actually get on them and see how 

they feel, that you will actually know if they 

are suitable or not. 

A big thing that has struck with me, and this 

must be especially true when parents are 

looking for a pony for their children, is that 

it’s not all about what it looks like. 

Obviously the horse needs to be pleasing 

to the eye but when similar horses are 

compared, the ultimate deciding factor 

should be how the horse makes the rider feel. 

It is no good having a beautifully schooled 

horse with movement and jump to die for if 

the rider doesn’t have the trust and belief in 

the horse to ride to their capabilities. It’s a 

bit like buying a dress because it looks good 

on the model – it may not necessarily suit 

you. 

Equally price doesn’t necessarily reflect 

value. If you buy a cheap ‘project’ horse but 

never manage to get out to a competition or 

if you do get to the competition but never do 

very well, this isn’t the best use of your time, 

effort and money. Spending more money 

on a horse with better training and that has 

been properly schooled and is generally 

better behaved, with more capability, will 

mean you are more likely to enjoy training, 

learning, and be more likely to succeed at 

competitions. 

They all pretty much cost the same to 

shoe, feed, worm, and look after so it is 

better to have a horse more suited to your 

requirements than one that you spend a 

lifetime ‘working on’ trying to reach the Holy 

Grail. 

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-morrisbaumber.co.uk 


feature 

An Introduction to 

Horse Riding with 

Confidence Scotland 

Equestrian Life meets Jane Brindley 

Horse Riding with Confidence 

Scotland (HRWCS) was born in 

2004 but was a couple of years 

in gestation before that. I was 

studying Hypno-psychotherapy at the time, 

with a view to setting up in practice to help 

people overcome a wide variety of personal 

issues, and whilst studying I started applying 

the techniques I was learning to myself 

and my own riding and soon realised the 

potential these practices had to help riders 

overcome confidence issues. I was never a 

particularly confident rider and frequently 

heard others expressing their own difficulties 

in overcoming, or dealing with, anxiety whilst 

riding and so I realised that there were likely 

to be many riders who could benefit from 

what I was learning. I knew that I had noticed 

a huge change in how I felt about riding once 

I began to think about it in a more helpful 

way and use positive visualisation rather than 

allow my mind to conjure up all sorts of scary 

scenarios. 

I began with a simple advert in a free horse 

publication and was amazed with the number 

of riders, at all levels, who got in touch. These 

riders varied from those who were finding 

excuses not to ride because they were so 

worried about what might happen if they got 

on their horse, to riders who were regularly 

competing but felt that they weren’t achieving 

their goals, plus others who were struggling 

to recover mentally after a fall or accident. 

I saw my job primarily as helping 

them to regain an enjoyment of 

riding and to develop the mental strength 

they needed to overcome performance 

issues and to put any traumatic incidents 

behind them where they could learn from 

what happened but move on from it. Using a 

combination of hypnotherapy, psychotherapy, 

NLP, visualisation and mental rehearsal, riders 

are able to make powerful lasting changes 

which help them to achieve their goals. 

Over the years since setting up HRWCS the 

equestrian world has become much more 

aware of the psychological elements of horse 

riding and today there are many opportunities 

to attend confidence camps and clinics, as well 

as sport psychology talks and demonstrations. 

From a business point of view this has meant 

a lot more competition and a need for me to 

diversify and develop my business. This has 

been a challenge which I have enjoyed and 

through the use of social media and by making 

links with other equestrian professionals I 

have been able to expand the services which 

I offer. 

Initially I was a little hesitant about 

contacting other professionals with a view 

to working together but invariably I have 

had a positive response and through these 

collaborations have been able to reach a much 

larger number of riders. So now, in 

2018, I regularly speak to groups 

of riders about confident riding at 

a variety of camps, livery yards, 

riding clubs and pony clubs with 

lots in the diary already for this 

year. I work regularly with riding instructors 

and coaches to run workshops and day clinics 

where I can teach about the psychology of 

anxiety and help those attending learn ways to 

understand and deal with their anxieties and 

the riding coach can then run ridden sessions 

where the riders can put into practice what 

they have learned from me. 

So what does the future hold from HRWCS? 

Individual 1:1 sessions will always be the core 

of my work, as this is where a rider can really 

work on their own issues and concerns and 

therapy can be adapted to that person’s needs. 

I would like to see more collaborations with 

trainers, coaches and others in the equestrian 

industry and am always open to discussing 

possibilities for working together. To date, 

the majority of my work has been in Central 

Scotland, but I do enjoy travelling so am 

happy to work in other areas. 

For more information see 

www.horseridingwithconfidencescotland.co.uk 


fashion 

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Spring Gear 

In the host of new styles of breeches and jackets 

in Pikeur’s new 2018 range are two customisable 

jackets, the Klea Vario and the Askan Vario: 

The ladies’ Klea Vario is a sporty jacket in a superb, bi-elastic, 

breathable softshell fabric. The new fit is tailored with a 

narrower sleeve and there is a concealed front zip for ease 

and comfort. The ventilation eyelets under the arm help 

the rider remain cool; there are 2 rear vents; and the zip 

pockets are double-piped. 

The key feature of the Klea Vario is the 7 beautiful 

colours for both outer fabric and trim that riders can 

choose to make their own, bespoke jacket. There are 49 

possible combinations. 

Combine a nightshadow blue jacket with red collar 

and vent trim; or maybe really go for it with a red 

jacket and a smoked blue collar and vents! 

In sizes 6 – 20, with long fittings also available, the 

Klea Vario retails at £249.95. 

The men’s version, the Askan Vario, is also a slim 

cut with a narrower sleeve in the same bi-elastic, 

breathable softshell. With 3 zip pockets and twin 

rear vents, the Askan Vario comes in sizes 34” – 44” 

chest, with long fittings also available, and retails at 

£289.95. 

For stockists & other information contact Shaws 

Equestrian, T: 01335 370737 E: info@shawsequestrian.com 

Go for (rose) Gold equestrian jewellery 

and win at new season style this Spring. 

Pegasus Jewellery’s Rose Gold Snaffle Necklace (£55.00) is 

the perfect solution for horse-lovers looking for a versatile 

accessory update, adding a dash of warm colour and 

complementing both gorgeous spring pastel shades and 

summer whites, whilst delivering beautiful equestrian 

detailing. 

The Rose Gold Snaffle Necklace has luxurious 18-carat rose 

gold vermeil detailing making it truly eye-catching and 

highlighting the all-important snaffle bit feature. 

The necklace looks fabulous worn as a standalone item, 

but also works brilliantly with other items from the 

Pegasus rose gold range, such as the Rose Gold & Silver 

Snaffle Bangle (£60.00) or the Rose & Silver Snaffle 

Earrings (£35.00). 

For more information 

and to browse the entire 

range, please visit www. 

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fashion 

Quality Equestrian and Country 

Goods at Low Prices! 

Harper’s Equestrian was founded in 2016, by the 

owner Sophie and is based in Worcestershire, 

UK. They offer a wide range of recognised brands 

including: Bizzy Bites, NAF, Bareback Equestrian 

Footwear, Gold Label, Elico, Grays morning 

Country Gifts, Arion Jodhpurs, Wild Wash and 

Champion Helmets and much more. 

They sell a range of Horse riding wear, country 

wear, Horse Supplements, Horse Tack, gifts, 

luxury leather handbags and purses, and even 

though their prices are consistent low - they still 

offer further discounts! 

Customer services is most important to them, 

so if there is ever a question, they are there to 

assist! 

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5 horse 

care 

tips for 

spring 

Rachel Collinson is Store Manager at 

the Richmond branch of Millbry Hill, 

which offers a wide range of equestrian 

supplies. Here, she shares her top horse care 

tips for spring. 

Spring is almost upon us: there’ll soon be 

more hours of sunlight for you to enjoy in the 

saddle, and it won’t be long before show season 

starts up again. During the winter months, 

horses’ routines tend to be disturbed, and they 

spend less time outdoors. So, now is a great 

time to think about how you’re going to ensure 

your horse looks and feels its best throughout 

spring and summer. 

To help you out, I’m going to talk you 

through just some of the steps that you should 

incorporate into your spring care routine. Read 

on to learn more. 

ARRANGE A HEALTH CHECK 

Of course, you should check on your horse 

every day to spot any physical signs or changes 

in behaviour that indicate something is wrong. 

But, in spring, it’s a good idea to arrange a 

thorough health check and ensure you’re on top 

of everything. For example, you should make 

sure you’re up to date with worming. It’s also 

a good idea to start egg counts around March 

time to determine what you might need to 

worm for. 

There are other health checks you’ll need 

to carry out. If your horse’s teeth haven’t been 

checked in the last 12 months, you should 

arrange for a dentist to visit. You also need to 

ensure that your horse’s vaccinations are up to 

date. 

Healthy Horse have a handy horse health 

checklist that can help you make sure you’re 

carrying out the right checks at the right time. 

They outline what needs to be monitored on a 

daily basis, as well as what checks you should 

arrange once a year. 

BUILD UP TO MORE STRENUOUS 

EXERCISE 

The amount of time you spend riding your 

horse is likely to decline in the winter months. 

So, when spring rolls around, it’s important you 

start slow and build their fitness up gradually. 

This will help to prevent injuries, and ensure 

that you aren’t putting unnecessary strain on 

your horse. 

While you’re trying to restore your horse’s 

fitness levels to what they were before winter, 

you should pay close attention to how they’re 

responding. If you have the slightest inkling 

they’re in pain, or they’re getting tired 

unusually quickly, you should stop immediately 

and reduce the amount of exercise they’re 

getting. 

It’s also important that you don’t mistaken 

their eagerness for fitness. Horses that have 

spent a lot of time indoors over the winter 

might be very excited to get outside, so 

may seem just as strong and capable as you 

remember. But, this doesn’t necessarily mean 

they’re in shape, and it’s unlikely they’ll be able 

to sustain this. 

MONITOR THEIR GRASS INTAKE 

If your horse has been stabled for the colder 

months, you should be very careful when 

turning them back out. Spring grass is 

especially rich in sugar, so eating too much 

can trigger laminitis in horses and ponies that 

are prone to the condition. But, for any horse, 

a sudden change in diet can cause digestive 

problems and colic. As a result, if you have 

horses or ponies that tend to overeat, using a 

grazing muzzle might be a good idea. 

REVIEW THEIR DIET 

When your horse starts to spend more time 

outside and begins to get more exercise, it’s 

wise to review your feeding programme to 

ensure they’re getting all of the nutrients they 

need to maintain their peak condition. 

If you’re bringing your horse back into work, 

it’s likely that their nutrient requirements will 

increase. But, native types and good-doers 

might need to have their calories restricted in 

response to them being released into richer 

pastures. In this situation, low calorie balancers 

are great for overweight or lami-prone horses 

and ponies, as they’ll help you to meet the 

necessary requirements without the extra 

calories. 

MANAGE THE MOULT 

Every horse owner knows that spring means 

shedding! Specialist de-shedding tools, such as 

those from EquiGroomer, are perfect for getting 

rid of the dead coat during moulting season, 

and topical applications like Leovet No Rub can 

be very helpful if your horse starts to itch or 

develops a build-up of dandruff. They can even 

help with regrowth. 

Don’t forget that you need to be keeping an 

eye on your horse’s hooves, too. They tend to 

grow more slowly during the colder months, 

and this will accelerate during spring and 

summer. The change in growth pattern, as well 

as the fact that your horse will be dealing with 

different ground conditions, could result in 

their hooves becoming dry and cracked. So, you 

should invest in a high-quality hoof oil to help 

prevent this from happening. 

Taking these tips on board will help you to 

ensure your horse remains happy and healthy 

throughout summer. You’ll be able to make 

sure that they aren’t suffering from any major 

health problems and help them to regain their 

pre-winter fitness levels. So, when it comes to 

riding them and taking them along to horse 

shows, they’ll perform at their best. 


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top 10 picks 

Looking the part when out with your horse or 

dog at events or social occasions is important 

and so Country and Stable give you their top 10 

tips for the coming Spring season ahead. 

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Jack Murphy Ladies Leona Tweed Gilet £119.95 

Ideal for the warmer months, the Jack Murphy Ladies Leona Tweed Gilet is 

made from a lightweight wool and poly mix, with stretch for the perfect fit. 

This pretty women’s vest can be worn two ways and is lined with a paisley print. 

Moleskin trims on the collar and pockets give this gilet a distinctive look, whilst 

fabric coated buttons and fringe broach finish this classic country layering piece. 

Available in Vintage Blue. 

• 69% Wool, 30% Polyester, 1% Elastane, Lightweight, Paisley print lining, 

Fringe broach, Moleskin trims and Fabric coated buttons 

Jack Murphy Rabbit Umbrella £19.95 

Smile on a rainy day with the Jack Murphy Rabbit Umbrella, in 

Navy and Pink Flower print. Made from 100% polyester, this 

umbrella will protect you from the bad weather. Available in 

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• 100% Polyester 

Barbour Men’s Max Shirt Blue £59.95 

If you’re after a long-sleeve and simple spring/summer shirt 

then the Barbour Mens Max Shirt is perfect. A tattersall 

gentleman’s shirt made from 100% cotton will definitely 

keep you feeling cool this season. A brush finish with a 

button-down collar and pocket to the chest, simple and 

gentleman friendly. Available in Blue. 

• 100% Cotton, Brush finish with oxford weave, Barbour 

navy flag label, Tailored fit and Machine washable at 30°C 

Toggi Ladies Delray Sleeveless 

Technical Top £34.95 

Toggi Ladies Delray Sleeveless Technical 

Top, a stylish and breathable alternative 

show top made from sleek stretch fabric. 

It features a classy mesh panelling and 

a practical zip neck. A piece that will 

look both great in or out of the saddle. 

Available in Cornflower Blue. 

• Stretch Polyester, Breathable, Mesh 

panelling and Practical zip neck 

Barbour Ladies Elsdon Tee Grey £24.95 

Barbour Ladies Elsdon Tee with a flattering woven 

check design in an everyday regular fit style. The flap 

opening pockets make this shirt subtly different from 

the rest. Available in Green Check. 

• 100% Cotton, Soft cotton check, Slim metal ID bar at 

the back of the neck, Wash at 40°C and Back length: 

26.25-27.5in/66.7-70.2cm 


Barbour Ladies Moorfoot Shirt White £69.95 

Barbour Ladies Moorfoot Shirt, new to this season, the shirt has a 

touch of luxury with the super soft feel against the skin. Available 

in two cute prints, fox terrier and multi-coloured pheasant. This 

shirt is a key item to your country collection this season. Teamed 

with blue jeans and a Barbour quilt jacket, this would make the 

perfect outfit for a day out. 

• 51% Cotton, 49% Viscose, Soft drape fabric, 

Slim metal ID Barand Gentle wash at 30°C 

Jack Murphy Ladies 

Melody Tweed Jacket 

£159.95 

Designed in a lightweight tweed, 

the Jack Murphy Ladies Melody 

Tweed Jacket is perfect for summer. 

The inner lining is made of a beautiful 

paisley print, with moleskin 

trims on collar, cuffs, pockets with 

moleskin inserts at the back. Made 

with a wool and poly mix, this 

pretty fitted women’s jacket also 

features fabric coated buttons and a 

fringe broach. Available in Summer 

Plum, Summer Navy or Summer 

Green. 

• 69% Wool, 30% Poly, 1% Elastane, 

Paisley printed lining, Lightweight, 

Moleskin trims and Fabric coated 

buttons 

HV Polo Ladies 

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Designed with a silicone 

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Silicone Riding Breech 

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for ultimate freedom 

of movement, pretty 

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flower printed piping 

at the pockets, these 

feminine women’s riding 

breeches are perfect 

for spring and summer. 

Available in Grey. 

• Poly / Viscose - 4 

way stretch, Full seat, 

Silicone grip and 

Embroidery detail 

HV Polo Ladies Silana T Shirt 

£28.95 

The HV Polo Ladies Silana T-Shirt, a crisp white 

tee that’s ideal for wearing casually or on the 

yard. Designed in an equestrian floral print with 

a scoop neck and a stretch fit, this flattering 

women’s t-shirt is a must have for spring and 

summer. Available in Optical White. 

• 95% Cotton / 5% Lycra jersey, 180 gsm, Scoop 

neck, Floral horse print 

Horseware 

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The Horseware Ladies 

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Designed with durability 

and maximum comfort 

in mind, these micro-fibre 

knee patch tights 

keep your belongings 

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Miniature Shetland, is 

Angel by name and 

Angel by nature. Due 

to no facilities, her owner, Tracey 

had to move her for a short 

period. Angel was temporarily 

turned out with two Viatnamese 

pot-bellied pigs and a goat as 

company. 

They all got on really well and 

Angel developed a special 

relationship with one of the pigs 

called Stanley. 

One day, Stanley managed (as 

pigs do) to escape out of his 

enclosure and had got into a field 

of cows with their calves. The 

cows took exception to this and 

trapped Stanley and he was in 

terrible danger. Angel, panicked 

by what was happening to her 

friend and standing at only 31” 

tall, charged the fencing that had 

been keeping her in, damaging 

herself in the process, and 

galloped up to the owners house, 

whinnying and calling to get the 

owners attention. 

She came out the house and 

Angel set back of at high speed 

back down to the field, where the 

Owner found Stanley bruised and 

battered. Having a mobile phone 

on her, she managed to call for 

help but had it not been for 

Angel, matters would have been 

considerably worse. 

When Angel is not saving pigs, she 

is very successful in the showring, 

so clearly not just a pretty face. 

Tracey organised a sponsored ride 

in March 2015 for a young girl 

called Abbi Longfellow who has a 

rare kidney disease, her family is 

supported by a UK charity called 

MPGN/DDD, Abbi is waiting for 

a kidney transplant along with 

thousands of other people. They 

did a seven-mile ride and raised 

well over £1000 for the charity, 

needless to say Angel was the 

mascot and loved by everyone. 

Inverness based Katie Common has 

a busy season planned with her four 

main rides. She will be riding two 

Connemaras; Ernevalley Bricin in his second 

season in the show ring and the class 1 stallion Cahanaghs 

Golden Boy in his first, both 7 year olds. She also rides 

Nantwood Soloman who was champion at the Royal Welsh in 

2016 and Coednewydd Quantam Leap, a 7 year old stallion who 

not only shows but will also be starting workers this season 

as well as qualifying for the British Dressage regionals. Katie 

works in the family saddlers and is a qualified Saddle Fitter and 

says her aims this year are “to qualify for HOYS but also to just 

have some fun with my ponies.” She also says she couldn’t do it 

without her amazing sister Vicky. 

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veteran life 

Give ‘em the 

old Razzle 

Dazzle! 

Springfieldpark Razzle was 

certainly a legend in the show 

ring; with Natasha Taylor he 

won RIHS and HOYS at just seven 

years old, on very low mileage and 

then with Katy Seedhouse, he went 

on to be one of the most consistent 

mountain and moorland working 

hunter ponies around, winning 

HOYS again as an 9 year old. He 

jumped in a simple snaffle bridle, he 

consistently scored 9/10 for manners 

and he always had a smile on his 

face. 

He wasn’t always straightforward 

though. Katy described him as “a 

little fire breathing at times. He was 

very vocal and squealed like a pig!” 

He lost a few classes by not standing 

still when the crowd cheered and 

always made his presence felt. “We 

had to keep him mega fit to jump the 

big classes. He was always super safe, 

just loud!” 

When Katy qualified as a lawyer and 

the class heights changed, it seemed 

time for him to hang up his showing 

bridle. “He had nothing left to prove. 

A friend was having a bit of a tough 

time so he went on loan to her for a 

year. She loved him and he helped 

her get her smile back.” 

After that, Joel Higham, an 10 year 

old boy who always loved Razzle, 

took over and in a year took him 

from a novice to a mad keen rider. 

Razzle mellowed into his new career 

and became the pony that even Joel’s 

tiny little sister was able to lead 

around. 

Then came Grace Webster, so scared 

that she wouldn’t even jump him 

when she came to try him and then 

within 3 weeks she was popping a 

50cm course with a smile on her 

face. 

“Just because you aren’t jumping 

the biggest, hardest, most expensive 

ABOVE LEFT: With 

Grace at a Pony Club 

Championships 

ABOVE RIGHT: 

With Grace playing 

horseball at an East 

Cheshire Pony Club rally 

ABOVE : With Joel Higham 

BELOW: With new jockey 

Eva Gould and family 

courses, it doesn’t mean you aren’t 

successful. Sometimes it’s not 

about how big the jumps are but 

how safe and happy the child is.” 

Says Katy, adding “At 19, he would 

still be capable of holding his own 

in a HOYS qualifier but he is so 

happy with what he is doing. Mum 

and I get as much joy seeing him be 

a PC superstar than we did winning 

HOYS.” 

He has is a regular at pony club 

camps and on the teams and with 

Grace was part of the winning 

Musical Ride team at the pony club 

championships in 2016, complete 

with top hat and loving every 

minute of it. And now is the turn of 

Eva Gould. 

He certainly hasn’t lost his Razzle 

dazzle and always thinks a crowd is 

there just for him....even hacking 

past a bus stop! 

As told to How Very Daisy 


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Xanthe de Wesselow riding Baramona Lass 

Meet Sisters, 

Bernadette 

and Maria 

McElhinney 

Sisters from Fife with one very special pony 

and a love for WHP classes. Bernadette (15) 

has been lucky enough to ride Synod Leuan 

for the last few seasons with great success 

including being champion at Blair and 2nd at 

Hickstead in 2016. 

Her sister, Maria (13) is now taking the reins 

of the fantastic 10 year old welsh section C 

and is hoping to qualify for Hickstead in both 

the M&M and plaited workers. Described 

as a “pony of a lifetime” and “a very special 

person”, the girls are not shy to travel over 8 

hours to compete at qualifying shows. 

This year, Bernadette will be riding Waxwing 

Ragamuffin to contend the open tracks as 

well as her new novice Connemara, Paddy. 

As told to Daisy Smith 

Baramona 

Lass and 

Xanthe 

becoming 

a dream 

team 

Fifteen year old Xanthe 

de Wesselow initially had 

great success in the working 

hunter pony realms but is 

now concentrating on Pony 

Trials. This year, she will be 

competing with Baramona 

Lass and Golden Chance 

Remark as well as the 15 

hander she was 8th at HOYS 

on last year, Darling Surekan. 

Baramona Lass came to 

Xanthe two years ago and 

they are becoming a strong 

team. Golden Chance Remark 

is co-owned by Xanthe’s 

mother Laura and Helen 

Bell and arrived last June. 

She would like to get on the 

development squad for the GB 

pony teams and to represent 

the northern area again in the 

CC1* at Frickley Park under 18 

championships. 


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Avanti Amourous 

Archie and Morven 

After giving up life as a self employed riding instructor, Morven 

is now working full time in the construction industry. “I had 

to think about the grown up stuff; mortgages and pensions.” 

Based in Kilmacolm, a village near Glasgow, this year, she will be 

juggling a full time job alongside her two horses, commenting 

that thankfully the company is supportive of employees outside 

interests. She rides Jac d’Hiane, a chestnut gelding who competes 

at BE90 and is hoping to move up to BE100 with “slightly more 

success than last year.” She also has a 2 year old mare, Balshagrays 

Avanti who, after a successful showing debut last year, she is 

hoping to take to the Royal Highland this year for the inhand 

sports horse class. The mare is by the successful Irish Draught 

Stallion, Avanti Amourous Archie and Morven hopes she will 

“flourish into a event horse for the future.” 

As told to Daisy Smith 

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Championship 

SHOWS 2018 

The Equestrian Life 

Winter Show 

Oakridge Arena, 

Collingham, Newark, 

Notts NG23 7NZ 

Sunday 

22nd April 

2018 

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 

2018 

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. 

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Arena Eventing 

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Germany - Kao 

1st 90cm 

Bobby Marlow 

- Spring Violet 

3rd 70cm 

Jade England - Gloster Boy 2nd 1m 

Issy Agar Robe Mac 3rd 1m 

Kate Moss - Hopes & Dreams 1st 1m 

Nicki Grayson - Henry 3rd 90cm 

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Sarah Kyle-Ferguson - Flypast Mary Rose 2nd 80cm 

Sarah Hellyer - Ace High 1st 80cm 

Issy Agar - Robe Mace 2nd 90cm 



The Non 

Ridden 

Equine 

Event 

12 May 2018 at Morton 

Morrell College, Warwick, 

Warwickshire. 

Vicki and Steve Yates and Kez by Catherine Slade 

The Non Ridden Equine Association 

UK is proud to launch its first 

practical event. We welcome all, 

owners of non ridden equines, 

people who choose not to ride and riders. 

All the practical demonstrations are of 

huge benefit to all equines non-ridden and 

ridden. So if you are looking for inspiration 

and ideas to do with your horse that are 

not about riding then this event is for you. 

Top professionals will be sharing their 

knowledge and insights. There will be 

demonstrations, practical lessons, talks and 

opportunities to ask questions. 

PRESENTERS SHOWCASING 

Vicki Jayne Yates BA Hons. Horsemanship 

Practitioner, Reiki Healer, Artist, Author 

and Founder of the Non Ridden Equine 

Association UK. Vicki will open the event 

with an introduction. Her opening session 

will also include a talk on all the many 

activities you can enjoy without riding. 

And during the day she will provide an 

Introduction to Positive Reinforcement 

session so you will have the insights, 

knowledge and skills to take away to 

embed positive reinforcement into your 

interactions with your horse. 

Yvonne Goulding and Victoria Share 

from Equi-Ability. Introduction to in-hand 

expression phase of equi-ability. Focussing 

on how connected horse and handler are, 

the subtlety of the communications, and 

how to adjust body shape and energy to 

improve connection. 

Dina Shale from The Way of The Horse. 

The benefits of retired and non ridden 

equines and how they can assist people 

with mental health issues. 

Carol Robertson PhD. The science behind 

the horse as healer: Introducing Equine- 

Assisted Psychosensory Processes. Some 

people describe how being with horses 

heals them, and how they feel that a horse 

is their therapist. Others would love to have 

the same experience, but don’t quite know 

how to develop or maintain this kind of 

relationship. 

Tamzin Furtado from Liverpool 

University. How to succeed when the 

grass is always greener: practical weight 

management for the non-ridden horse. 

This practical, participatory talk will 

introduce owners to new ideas about equine 

weight management strategies which can 

be applied to different settings, and are 

specifically aimed at non-ridden horses. 

The focus is on assisting owners to think 

about weight management which will 

promote quality time with their horse, and 

will focus on enrichment activities and 

equine welfare. 

Robyn Harris. Feel Your Way from Stress 

into ‘Flow’ workshop that looks at how and 

where we feel and hold stress. 

Tracey Pettipher. No Foot No Horse. 

Tracey is an Equine Podiatrist. Equine 

Podiatry is the study of the equine foot 

and everything that affects its function 

and usability. It is a holistic, science-based 

approach to caring for your horse’s feet 

without the use of traditional metal shoes. 

Sue Carr. The Jigsaw Way: The talk 

will showcase the approach that the 

charity takes to the assessment and care 

of its equine residents, the roles that the 

different equine characters play and how 

the team who cares for them functions. 

Kathryn Welland. Physiotheraphy is 

not just for working and ridden equines. 

Physiotherapy is all about enhancing 

quality of life and maximising performance 

no matter at what level.Kathryn will share 

her knoweldge and insights and give you 

ideas to take away for non ridden equines. 

Fiona Varian. Factors Influencing 

Movement and Balance. Fiona will 

showcase how factors influencing how an 

equine (or human) body comes into the 

balance they are currently in, and what we 

can do about them. 

Martha Lindsell. Feel - from the Horse’s 

Perspective. Horses offer us a huge amount 

of information about the feel we offer them, 

but it can takes years of working with many 

different horses to recognise what the 

horse is telling us, understand the nuances 

and, in turn, know how respond to keep 

communication elastic and clear for the 

horse. 

Andrew Hepburn. Training Your Horse 

from the Ground Up. Would you like 

to improve your horse’s performance, 

way of going, muscle tone, manners, 

self-confidence, suppleness….the list 

really is endless. Opening the lines 

of communication between you and 

your horse to help unlock the secrets 

to improvement one step at a time. No 

magic, no gimmicks or toys, this simple to 

understand training method is aimed at 

every single horse and owner wanting to 

achieve just a little bit more. 


training 

Schooling 

your 

young 

horse 

SUE WESTWOOD, HORSE AND DOG PHOTOGRAPHER WWW.HORSEPHOTOGRAPHERUK.CO.UK 

By Joanne Shaw 

Young horses – it can be such an 

honour, as a rider, to be one of 

the first people a young horse 

gets to work with. However, 

when they are wobbling up the long side 

and struggling to stay in a rhythm, you 

begin to feel like you’re riding an eel. 

Here are some guidelines, to help you, as 

a rider, help your horse gain confidence in 

his abilities. 

1 

SAFETY & TRUST 

Even if you feel your young horse is 

calm and sensible, you must always 

wear gloves, a hat and body protector, as 

any young horse could easily be spooked 

and can be very unpredictable. 

It is important that a young horse trusts 

you, so treat him with respect, reward 

him when he does well and build up his 

confidence by introducing new tasks 

slowly. Young horses are usually very 

weak and get tired easily. Therefore, they 

are not strong enough for long sessions. 

Make sure you keep the horse’s fitness 

and ability in mind to prevent any strains. 

Make sure the horse has plenty of breaks, 

stretches before and after training and 

that lessons are kept short. Also make sure 

lessons are regular and not just once every 

now and then. But always remember, 

make sure you finish sessions on a good 

note, even if you work on something 

and it’s achieved in a lot less time than 

expected. Remember it’s the quality of the 

work rather than the quantity. 

2 

Ensure tack fits: 

I often hear of people using cheap or 

older saddles on young horses as people 

don’t want to pay if they get damaged or if the 

horse, inevitably, changes shape. However, this 

can cause numerous problems and can lead to 

the horse being in pain or discomfort. This can 

also then have an effect on the training, as they 

can relate tack to being in pain and therefore, 

not want to be tacked up. Make sure you have a 

professional saddle fitter to check your tack. 

3 

Thinking forward 

always make sure your horse is 

moving forward with impulsion 

and be quick to react if they fall behind 

your leg. The use of the voice can help. 

Make sure you resist the temptation 

of holding onto the horse’s mouth in 

the anticipation that your horse may 

misbehave as this will make the horse drop 

behind the leg. To prevent you from doing 

this, ride with a neck strap to offer yourself 

more security. 

4 

Straightness 

if you have ridden a 

young or green horse 

before you will notice when you 

ride them they can feel wiggly. 

Firstly, your horse cannot be 

straight if you’re not straight. Ask 

someone on the ground to check 

that you are putting equal weight 

and length in both stirrups and 

reins, or if you are lucky enough 

to have arena mirrors, you can use 

these to check. 

A good tip is to ride in walk with 

your eyes closed. A feel whether 

your horses hind hoof prints are 

following his front hoof prints. 

The likelihood is that you will feel 

his quarters swing to one side. If 

this is the case, correct the front 

end to bring it back in line. For 

example if he has his quarters to 

the right you would need to bring 

his forehand to the right. 

Try and think of your horse as a 

train with carriages and aim for 

him to stay on the tracks. 


5 

Balance 

most riders try to balance the horse on 

the hand/rein rather than the seat and 

leg. This can result in the horse holding 

or grabbing the contact and being unable 

to relax through his back and prevent them 

from using themselves correctly. At no 

point should you begin to shorten him 

or force him into a frame. If he is to 

develop correctly he must learn 

the balance and carry 

himself. 

6 Transitions 

Transitions are a good tool to use when training horses that 

aren’t responsive to the aids, but I have found that if too 

many are incorporated into the early stages with a sharper horse, 

he can tend to shorten the stride and get tense, rather than moving 

forward in a relaxed and loose rhythm. I believe that it’s best to work 

with a chosen gait for a few minutes to allow him to become confident 

in his balance and rhythm, rather than changing gaits too often. 

8 

Focus on the basics 

a horse’s early stages are the 

foundations for what he will achieve 

later on in his career, so it’s important to 

get things right and not to rush. Whilst 

most of you would be keen to get him out to 

competitions, it is much wiser to spend more 

time in the arena putting the basics into 

place. 

7 

Leg Yielding 

teaching your horse to 

yield to the leg, helps 

put in the correct foundations 

for any discipline. In his ridden 

career, leg yielding will most 

certainly need to be used. 

9 

Many factors 

will influence 

how quickly 

a horse progresses, 

such as age, breed, 

build, conformation, 

his upbringing etc. 

so always remember 

that even if you 

horse is at the ideal 

age to start, he may 

not be physically or 

mentally ready to 

begin heavy training. 

Never push a horse 

to things he isn’t 

ready for. 

Do this and, in time, 

you will reap the 

rewards. If you make 

short cuts it will have 

a negative impact in 

the future. 

DO: 

TOP DO’S 

& DONT’S 

Take your time, 

Have assistants with you 

Wear protective safety 

equipment 

Keep lessons short and 

finish on a good note. 

DON’T 

Rush 

Battle with the horse. 

Don’t use gadgets 



Patrington Show 

18th Feb 2018 

PHOTOS COURTESY OF EMMELLEFF 


YOUR EVENTS CALENDAR FOR THE MONTH AHEAD 

diary 

Thursday 1st March 

Combined Training 

Northallerton Equestrian Centre 

www.northallertonequestriancentre.co.uk 

01609 772942 

Caroline Moore Event Clinic 

Vale View Equestrian 

www.valeviewequestrian.co.uk 

01664 823739 

Friday 2nd March 


Development Classic 

Bishop Burton College 

www.bishopburton.ac.uk 

01964 553087 

Evening Maxi Jumping 

Brooksby Equestrian Centre 

www.brooksbyequestrian.co.uk 

01664 855333 

Pony Friday Night Show Jumping 

Golden Valley Equestrian Centre 

www.goldenvalleyequestriancentre.co.uk 

01773604520 

Novice and Nervous Evening 

Jumping 

Moorhouse Equestrian Centre & 

Saddlery 

www.moorhouse-equestrian.co.uk 

01977 642109 




01664 823739 

Saturday 3rd March 

British Showjumping Small Pony 

Premier 

Arena UK 

www.arenauk.com 

01476 591 569 

BHS Notts Equine Table Top Tack Sale 

The John Godber Centre,, Ogle St,, 

Hucknall,, Nottingham 

www.horse-events.co.uk/horse-events/ 

bhs-nottinghamshire-table-top-sale/ 

0115 963 3684 

British Showjumping Development 

Classic 



01964 553087 

Ride for Research Dressage 

Diamond Equestrian 

www.diamondequestrian.co.uk 

07950213691 

British Dressage 

Eland Lodge Equestrian 

www.elandlodge.com 

01283 575856 

British Eventing 

Epworth Equestrian 

www.epworthequestrian.co.uk 

01427 872293 

Minimus SJ for All Ages 



01609 772942 

Dressage 

Port Royal Equestrian and Exhibition 

Centre 

www.portroyaleec.co.uk 

07950 819267 

BD Club Quest 


Centre 


07950 819267 

Senior British Showjumping 



01664 823739 

Sunday 4th March 

British Showjumping Small Pony 

Premier 

Arena UK 


01476 591 569 

British Showjumping Development 

Classic 



01964 553087 

Unaffiliated Dressage 



01664 855333 

Unaffiliated Eventer Trial 

Derby College Equestrian Centre 

www.derby-college.ac.uk 

07970 726830 




01283 575856 

Winter League Dressage Final 

Elms Farm Equestrian Centre 

www.elmsfarmec.com 

07791934738 or 07867360201 

British Eventing 



01427 872293 

Trec Obstacle Training 

Evie O’keeffe Trec Trainer, Raw Equine 

www.trec-training.uk 

07939471564 

Winter Dressage Competition 

Friars Hill Stables 

www.friarshillridingstables.co.uk 

01751432758 

Unaffiliated Show Jumping 



01773604520 

Unaffiliated Afternoon 

Showjumping 

Hargate Equestrian 

www.hargateequestrian.co.uk 

01283 734981/730606 M:07736613557 

British Dressage Quest Club 



01283 734981/730606 M:07736613557 




01283 734981/730606 M:07736613557 

Unaffiliated Combined Training 



01283 734981/730606 M:07736613557 

British Show Jumping Junior 

Harrogate Riding Centre 

www.harrogateridingcentre.co.uk 

01423871894 

Veteran and Young Horse 

Unaffiliated Dresssage 

Competition 

Jodhpurs Riding Centre 

wwwjodhpursridingcentre.co.uk 

01423 358645/ mob 07913354071 

Unaffiliated Showjumping 

Ledston Equine Centre 

07827291115 

Bs Senior Showjumping 


Saddlery 


01977 642109 




01609 772942 

Inhand and Ridden Showing Show 

Northern Racing college, Northern 

Racing College 

www.northernracingcollege.com 

01302 816006 

Dressage 

Port Royal Equestrian and 

Exhibition Centre 


07950 819267 





07950 819267 

High Paradise Ride (Waiting List) 

Grade 2 

Ride Yorkshire Foundation 

www.rideyorkshire.org 

07583 451825 / 07570 112010 

Sport Endurance Rother 

Valley Ride 

Sport Endurance Peak and Forest Group 

www.sportendurance.co.uk/Events/ 

Ride-Events/Rother-Valley-2018.aspx 

01283 810011 




01664 823739 




01664 823739 


West Yorkshire Horseplay 

www.wyhp.co.uk 

07946892713 

Dressage 

York and District Riding Club 

www.ydrc.co.uk 

Monday 5th March 

Ian Brown Clinic 


www.northallertonequestriancentre. 

co.uk 

01609 772942 




01664 823739 

Tuesday 6th March 


Arena UK 


01476 591 569 

Steph Cooper Dressage Clinic 



01964 553087 

Tuesday Evening Unaffiliated 

Showjumping 



co.uk 

01609 772942 




01664 823739 

Wednesday 7th March 

Tori Peters Dressage Clinic 


Saddlery 7HA 


01977 642109 

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) 


diary 


British Showjumping Cat 2 



co.uk 

01609 772942 

Wednesday Daytime Showjumping 

Pre-Entries Only 


Centre 


07950 819267 

Dressage 


Centre 


07950 819267 




01664 823739 

Thursday 8th March 




co.uk 

01609 772942 




01664 823739 

Steph Croxford Clinic 

Wellow Equestrian Centre 

www.wellowequestrian.co.uk 

01623 860997 

Friday 9th March 

Blueberry Events Can’t-Jump Won’t 

-Jump Showjumping 

Askham Bryan College 

www.blueberryeventsuk.com 

07872640482 

Evening Mini Jumping 



01664 855333 

Nervous and Novice Show Jumping 

- Pre-Entry Only 



01751 432758 

Hallamshire Riding Society 

Presentation Night 

Hallamshire Riding Society 

www.hallamshireridingsociety.co.uk/ 

07813027161 

Indoor Clear Round Jumping@ 

golden Valley Equestrian Centre 

thehorseworks-equinecoach.co.uk 

07957774507 




01609 772942 

Winter Dressage Series 2017 

Championship 

Wellow Equestrian 


01623 860997 



Arena UK 


01476 591 569/ 07774 018103 




01964 553087 

Graham’s Show Jumping Clinic 



07950213691 

Arena Eventing Clinic With Mark 

Cramb 



01283 575856 

Unaffiliated Dressage and BD 

Quest Club 



01609 772942 

Tsr Notts Showing Clinic and Talent 

Spotting 

Canaans Farm 

www.theshowingregister.co.uk 

08448707392 

Novice/nervous Showjumping 

Trentvalley Equestrian Centre 

www.tvequestrian.co.uk 

07821900838 




01664 823739 




01664 823739 



Arena UK 


01476 591 569/ 07774 018103 


Championships 

Barleyfields Equestrian Centre 

www.barleyfields.com 

01283 734798 

Unaffiliated Winter Dressage 



07970 726830 

Point Two Arena Eventing 



01283 575856 


Mothers Day Special 



07791934738 or 07867360201 

Working Hunter 


www.goldenvalleyequestriancentre. 

co.uk 

01773604520 

Open Show 



01283 734981/730606 M:07736613557 

British Show Jumping C2 



01423871894 



Ledston Equine Clinic 

07827291115 




01609 772942 

Saturday 10th 

Nervous and Novice 

Show Jumping 

MARCH 

Sunday 18th 

Trailblazers 2nd 

rounds Dressage 

Saturday 17th 

Trailblazers 2nd 

Rounds Show Jumping 

Friday 30th 

Friday Night Show 

Jumping 

Please see website for more information. 

If you wish to book a place please call and pay 

over the phone to secure your place 

Please see website for more information 

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

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

01636 813588 

Occupation Lane, Fiskerton, Southwell, Notts 



diary 

Unaffiliated Show Jumping Points 

League 

Outwoods Equestrian 

07837487186 

In Hand and Ridden Showing at 

Milton EC S81 0TP 

Patrington Mill 

www.patringtonmillshowyard.co.uk 

07707725792 



Centre 


07950 819267 

Dressage 


Centre 


07950 819267 

Millington Meander Ride (Waiting 

List) Grade 3 



07583 451825 / 07570 112010 


Speetley Equestrian Centre 

www.speetleyec.co.uk 

07531354265 / 07714278097 

Arena Eventing Series 2018 



01664 823739 

Woodnook Arena Mixed 

Showjumping 

Woodnook Arena 

woodnookarena@tiscali.co.uk 

01484661976/07979750066 





co.uk 

01609 772942 


Vale View Equestrian, 


01664 823739 





01964 553087 

Indoor Loose School Evening 


www.goldenvalleyequestriancentre. 

co.uk 

01773604520 


Showjumping 



co.uk 

01609 772942 




01664 823739 

Amanda Routledge Show Jumping 

Clinic 



01623 860997 


Equestrian Market 


Saddlery 


01977 642109 



Centre 


07950 819267 

Dressage 


Centre 


07950 819267 




01664 823739 





co.uk 

01609 772942 

Witham Villa British Riding Club 

Open Show 

Witham Villa Equestrian Centre 

www.withamvilla.co.uk 

01455 282694 


Horse Friday Night Show Jumping 



01773604520 

Dressage - Test and Train 


Saddlery 


01977 642109 




01664 823739 


Show Jumping Clinic Indoor @ 


www.thehorseworks-equinecoach.co.uk 

07957774507 

Winter Indoor Dressage Series 

Acrecliffe Equestrian Centre 

www.acrecliffe.co.uk 

07855 307291 

Ernest Dillon Show Jumping Clinic 

Brocklesby Hunt Pony Club 

branches.pcuk.org/brocklesby/events/ 

07802 542205 

British Showjumping Seniors 



01609 772942 

Arena ODE 




07950 819267 

Arena Showcross 




07950 819267 

Dressage 




07950 819267 

Kirkdale: The Sundial Ride (N York 

Moors) Grade 3/4 



07583 451825 / 07570 112010 

T and J Unaffilaited Dressage 

Swithens Dressage 

07849497683 

Trailblazers 2nd Rounds - Show 

Jumping 



07821900838 




01664 823739 



Arena UK 


01476 591 569 

Adrc Winter Unaffliated Dressage 

Atherstone and District Riding Club 

www.atherstoneanddistrictridingclub.co.uk 

Gill Wyles 




01283 734798 


Championships 



01283 734798 


Bromley Farm 

07925789594 

Unaffiliated Eventer Trial 



07970 726830 

East Midlands Showing Society 

Selston Equestrian Centre 

www.eastmidlandsshowingsociety. 

weebly.com 

07931709733 or 07769 646406 




07791934738 or 07867360201 

Dressage 



01427 872293 

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 

Showing Day 

Exmoor Pony Society Northern Area 

www.exmoorponysociety.org.uk 

01706 875495 / 07795 117236 

Monthly Show Jumping 

Competition 



01751432758 


Showjumping 



01283 734981/730606 M:07736613557 




01283 734981/730606 M:07736613557 




01283 734981/730606 M:07736613557 

Unaffiliated and Trailblazer 

Show Jumping 



01423871894 

Score More Dressage Clinic 

Little London Liveries 

07732999920 

Trailblazers Showing 


Saddlery 


01977 642109 


diary 


In Hand and Ridden Showing at 

Northern Racing College 

Patrington Mill, Northern Racing 

College 

www.patringtonmillshowyard.co.uk 

07707725792 

Dressage 


Centre 


07950 819267 

Bs Seniors (Cat 1) 


Centre 4AZ 


07950 819267 

Allerthorpe Woods Walk and Trot 

Ride (Waiting List) Grade 1 



07583 451825 

North Yorkshire Showcase 

Harrogate 

Showcase Media 

www.facebook.com/ 

ultimate-showcase-ofchampions-364486821762/ 

01132190455 [eves] 

Sport Endurance Catton Park Ride 

Sport Endurance East Midlands Group, 

Derbyshire DE12 8LN 

www.sportendurance.co.uk/Events/ 

Ride-Events/Catton-Park-2018.aspx 

01283810011 

Trailblazers 2nd Rounds - Dressage 



07821900838 




01664 823739 




01664 823739 




01455 282694 


Unaffiliated Dressage League 

Competition 

Long Lane Equestrian 

www.longlane.jejik.co.uk/ 

01509 674655 




co.uk 

01609 772942 




01664 823739 




01455 282694 



Arena UK 


01476 591 569 

Steph Cooper Dressage Clinic 



01964 553087 


Showjumping 



01609 772942 




01664 823739 

Horse and Rider Physio Clinic 



01623 860997 

Wednesday 21st March 

Tori Peters Dressage Clinic 


Saddlery, 


01977 642109 




co.uk 

01609 772942 

Wednesday Daytime Showjumping 

Pre-Entries Only 


Centre 


07950 819267 

Dressage 


Centre 


07950 819267 




01664 823739 

Thursday 22nd March 

Evening Dressage 



01664 855333 




co.uk 

01609 772942 




01664 823739 

Friday 23rd March 

Indoor Clear Round Jumping@ 


thehorseworks-equinecoach.co.uk 

07957774507 

Leonie Brown Dressage Clinic (In 

Hand/ridden/polework) 

Turbury Equisport 

www.turburyequisport.co.uk 

07789 265 973 


Polework Clinic 



07970 726830 

Ricks Dressage Clinic 



07950213691 

Indoor Clinic With Craig Dillon 

Five Pits Horsewatch and Countryside 

Access Group 

07778978811 

Unaffiliated Showjumping Held by 

Hnc Equine Kirklees College 

Kirklees College, Hazelhead Hall 

Equestrian 

Arena Eventing 



co.uk 

01609 772942 

BD Club Quest 


Centre 


07950 819267 



Centre 


07950 819267 

Bs Seniors (Cat 1) 


Centre 


07950 819267 

Sue Chadwick Show Jumping Clinic 



07789 265 973 




01664 823739 




01664 823739 


Showjumping Show 



07950213691 




01283 575856 

Unaffiliated Have a Go 

Showjumping 



07791934738 or 07867360201 

Grove and Rufford Hunt 

Supporters’ Club Hunter Trials 

Osberton Estate 

07960 819340 




01283 734981/730606 M:07736613557 

Team Showjumping Competition 

Howden and District Riding Club, 


https://howdenridingclub.co.uk/event/ 

team-showjumping/ 

07597058544 

Diamond League Open Dressage 

Competition 

Howden and District Riding Club 

Www.howdenridingclub.co.uk 

07887953339 

Unaffiliated Dressage Jrs 

Championship Qualifier and Ror Poi 

Jodhpurs Equestrian Centre 


01423 358645/ mob 07913354071 

Show Jumping 

Maltby and District Riding Club 

www.maltbyridingclub.co.uk 

Bs Senior Showjumping 


Saddlery 


01977 642109 

British Showjumping Juniors 

Northallerton Equestrian Centre, 

Yafforth, Yorkshire DL7 0PQ 


co.uk 

01609 772942 


Northern Racing College 

www.northernracingcollege.com 

01302 816006 

Notts Derby Horse Show Open 

Show 1 

Notts Derby Horse Show 

www.nottsderbyhorseshow.com 

07854317335 

Mad March Onesie Team Jumping 

Penistone and District Riding Club 

www.penistoneridingclub.org.uk 

07966902968 



Centre 


07950 819267 

Helmsley: The Trout Farm Ride 

(Waiting List) Grade 3 



07583 451825 

Showcase Dressage @ Middleton 

Park EC 

Middleton Park Equestrian Centre 

www.showcaseshowingseries.com 

01132190455 

Showing Various Classes 


07531354265 / 07714278097 




07531354265 / 07714278097 

Arena Eventing Series 2018 



01664 823739 

Winter Show Jumping 

Wellow Equestrian Centre, 


01623 860997 



Northallerton Equestrian Centre, 


co.uk 

01609 772942 




07531354265 / 07714278097 



Arena UK 


01476 591 569/ 07774 018103 

Evening Novice Showjumping 



01283 575856 

Unaffiliated Evening Showjumping 



01283 734981/730606 M:07736613557 

Unaffiliated Evening Dressage 



01283 734981/730606 M:07736613557 


Showjumping 



co.uk 

01609 772942 

Clear Round Jump Training 



01664 823739 

Amanda Routledge Show Jumping 

Clinic 



01623 860997 


Easter Eventer Trial 



01664 855333 

Evening Showjumping 



01283 575856 


March 2018 


Port Royal Equestrian and Exhibition Centre 


07950 819267 




01664 823739 


Daytime Dressage 

Brooksby Equestrian Centre, 


01664 855333 




01609 772942 

Dressage Bootcamp 

Professional Equine Services 

www.professionalequineservices.co.uk 

07791792711 




01664 823739 


Bsps Winter Championships Show 

Arena UK 

www.bsps.com 

Good Friday Showjumping 



01664 855333 




01283 575856 

Pony Friday Night Show Jumping 



01773604520 

Friday Night Show Jumping 



07821900838 

Saturday 31st March 

Boltby Pleasure Ride 

Bilsdale Supporters 

018450537392 07854517001 


British Show Pony Society 

www.bsps.com 

Kelly Guy Clinic - Grids 



07950213691 


Eland Lodge Equestrian, 


01283 575856 

Stressless Dressage 



01427 872293 

Minimus SJ for All Ages 



01609 772942 

Saturday Showjumping (Pre- Entries Only) 



07950 819267 




07950 819267 

Unaffiliated Dressage Series 

Professional Equine Services 

www.professionalequineservices.co.uk 

07791792711 

Ashley Ward Dressage Clinic 



07789 265 973 




01664 823739 

Sunday 1st April 


British Show Pony Society 

www.bsps.com 

Easter Unaffiliated Dressage 



01664 855333 




01773604520 

Unaffiliated Dressage Sash Show 



01283 734981/730606 M:07736613557 

British Show Jumping Junior 



01423871894 

Easter Showing Show 

Maltby and District Riding Club 

www.maltbyridingclub.co.uk 

Trailblazers 2nd Round Showjumping 

Moorhouse Equestrian Centre & Saddlery 


01977 642109 




07950 819267 


Speetley EC 


07531354265 / 07714278097 


Wakefield Riding for the Disabled Association 

www.wakefieldrda.typepad.co.uk 

01924 241341 

Showjumping @ Yorkshire EC 

Yorkshire Equestrian Centre (YEC), 

www.yorkshireec.co.uk 

07748115588 

Vale View Equestrian, Old Dalby, Melton 

Mowbray, Leicestershire LE14 3LX 

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 

Tuesday 6th BD Evening S Smith 

Wednesday 7th Senior British Show Jumping 

Thursday 8th Caroline Moore Event Clinic 

Friday 9th Unaffiliated DR & SJ inc Trailblazers Qualifiers 

Saturday 10th Unaffiliated DR & SJ inc Trailblazers Qualifiers 

Sunday 11th Arena Eventing 


Monday 12th UKCC 


Wednesday 14th British Dressage 

Friday 16th Caroline Moore Event Clinic 

Saturday 17th Senior British Show Jumping 

Sunday 18th British Dressage & Quest Club 



Wednesday 21st Senior British Show Jumping 

Thursday 22nd Caroline Moore Event Clinic 

Saturday 24th Unaffiliated DR & SJ inc Trailblazers Qualifiers 

Sunday 25th Arena Eventing 


Wednesday 28th Senior British Show Jumping 

Thursday 29th Caroline Moore Event Clinic 

Saturday 31st 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 Please booking to note confirm dates your entry, may and is be non-refundable subject once to 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. 

competition entry form 

stockists 

Open Hunter Trial 

Barlow Hunt Branch Of The Pony Club, 

Osberton Estate 

www.pcuk.org/barlow 

07793055989 

Spring Hunter Trial 

Burton Hunt Branch of The Pony Club, 

Hackthorn Hall 

branches.pcuk.org/burton 

07974 696325 

Ride for Research Dressage 



07950213691 




01283 734981/730606 

M:07736613557 


2nd Round Qualifiers 



01283 734981/730606 

M:07736613557 


Showjumping 



01283 734981/730606 

M:07736613557 




01283 734981/730606 

M:07736613557 

Unaffiliated Dressage Jrs 

Championship Qualifier and Ror Poi 

Jodhpurs Equestrian Centre 


01423 358645/ 

mob 07913354071 



07827291115 

Trailblazers 2nd Round Dressage 


Saddlery 


01977 642109 

an Introduction to the 

Biomechanics of the Seat and Rider 

Nancy Walker Equestrian 

www.nancywalkerequestrian.co.uk 

07739091912 

Notts Derby Horse Show Open 

Show 2 

Longmoor Lane Show Ground 

www.nottsderbyhorseshow.com 

07854317335 




07531354265 / 07714278097 

Show Cross @ Yorkshire EC 

Yorkshire Equestrian Centre (YEC), 

www.yorkshireec.co.uk 

07748115588 

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BITTING 

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SPECIALISING IN BITTING 

A shop stocking a wide selection of bits and accessories. 

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Tel: 01332 897644 

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Salmon House/Salmon Lane 

Nottingham NG17 9LA 

Tel: 01623 756342 

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Well known for our saddle 

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We are situated adjacent to j25 on the m1 & are 

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We have an extensive range of stock and have around 

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

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Main Rd, Westwood, Nottingham 

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FORREST FEEDS 

The Mill, Mansfield Rd, Edingley 

NG22 8BG 

Tel: 01623 882260 

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Valley Lane, Long Bennington, 

Nottinghamshire, Newark NG23 5EE 

Tel: 01400 281337 

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The Newark Saddler 

Tack & Rug Repairs 

Bridlework Made to Measure 

Saddle Fitting & Reflocking 

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www.harriethaivers.co.uk 

Tel: 01636 678006 

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Willow Farm, Hawton, Newark, Notts NG24 3RR 

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Mill Lane Garden Centre, Breaston 

Derbys DE72 3AX Tel: 07838 769173 

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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 

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Waltham Rd, Waltham on the Wolds, Melton 

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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 

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The Mill, High St, Swanwick, Alfreton 

DE55 1AA Tel: 01773 602466 

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Wingfield Mill, Church Ln, South 

Wingfield, Alfreton DE55 7NJ 

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Tel: 01629 55084 

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PE22 0AS 

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Bigby Road, Brigg 

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Tel: 01652 600690 

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Tel: 01246 260336 

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BACK SPECIALIST 

KERRY DAVEY 

McTIMONEYEQUINE 

PRACTITIONER BSC 

(Hons) PG Dip AM MAA 

Regd. Like people, horses 

can suffer from back, neck, 

pelvic and musculoskeletal problems, and 

can benefit from McTimoney treatment. 

Treatment involves careful analysis and 

assessment of the spine, pelvis and any 

other relevant joints and precise, rapid 

adjustments are given to problem areas. 

Consider taking advice if you notice changes 

in performance, movement, assymmetry, 

unexplained resistance or uneven muscle 

development. Falls, accidents and slips are 

ofter a common cause and competition 

places even more strain upon their skeletal 

structure. Horses also receive great benefit 

from preventative treatment and 

McTimoney can help them perform at their 

best. Kerry is based in Lincolnshire and 

obtains requests directly from owners and 

referrals from veterinary practices. Kerry is 

fully insured and MAA registered. Contact 

details : 07725 267837 or 01522 811937 

email kerrydunford@hotmail.co.uk 

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CHOCOLATIERS 

CATHYS CHOCOLATES 

AND CAKES. Finest Belgian 

Chocolate imported then 

handmade by us into an 

exclusive equine line of 

Horseshoes & Pony shoes sculpted using 

new shoes from the farrier so lifelike 

representations. Horse head and Dog 

head chocolates also available along with 

many others. Top Farm House, Shelton, 

Newark, Notts, 07776 233539, www. 

cathyschocolatesandcakes.co.uk, www. 

facebook.com/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

Equestrian Life March 2018 Issue

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