arabian horse online - aug/sep 2010
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An online magazine for Arabian horse enthusiasts in Australia. Features articles and tips from the experts, Stud profiles and more!TRANSCRIPT
Arabian Horse Society of Australia LtdTelephone: (02) 4577 5366
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ARABIAN HORSE SOCIETY OF AUSTRALIAPurebred Arabians and seven Derivative Registries: Partbred Arabians, Anglo Arabians, Arabian Ponies,
Arabian Riding Ponies, Arabian Warmbloods, Quarabs, Arabian Stockhorses.
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ON THE COVER:
Anglo Arabian filly, ‘Warrawee Maybee Madonna’, at the 2010 East Coast Championships. Bred by Dick and Pat Ryan of Warrawee Stud in Victoria, she was awarded the East Coast Champion 3yo Anglo Arabian Filly. Photo: Impressive Web Design.
Your thoughts on..... Arabian Show Halters 6 - 7
NSW Arabian Horse Association - Breeders Sweepstakes 10 - 11
Stud Feature: Warrawee Stud, Victoria 14 - 15
NSW Amateur Show, Ruth Dalton & NSW Foal Show 18 - 19
Nutrition: Equine Chia 22 - 23
Youth Spotlight: Jessica Saggers, Queensland 25
Supporting the Arabian Athlete with Bodywork 26 - 27
Manilla Tom Quilty 30 - 31
Show Ring Etiquette 32 - 33
Event Calendar 34
Website Directory 35
Advertising Information 36
Next Issue 38
AUGUST 2010
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Arabian SHow Halters
Your thoughts on....
Show halters can make a horses head look ten times better than it is, or ten times worse than it is. Selecting the right halter for your horse is of upmost importance. We traditionally use plain cable halters in black or bronze, or occasionally white that do not take away from the horses face. These halters can vary in thickness and be either flat or round - pending on the shape and length of the horses face.
We rarely will show a horse in a Native halter, though we will use Native halters for photo shoots etc at home. We find that the native halters are a little too much on the horses face (cover it up alot) and doesn’t show the true face. In saying this though, a native halter when selected well with size and colours can definitely help a plain faced horse look prettier, and a pretty horse look amazing. We also find that the native halters tend to annoy the horseswith their tassles or beads etc around the face and tend to make the horses throw their heads and get agitated with them moving around so much.
When the first “show” native halters came about, they generally were not strong and many broke and had horses loose, however today they are made much better. We do not believe that there should be a rule saying what someone has to use on their horses head for a class, so long as the halter is well made and safe, it should be up to the person owning/showing the horse what they like the best - after all - it should be personal opinion?
Doyle & Kate DertellFUTURE FARMS ARABIANS
With so many different Arabian bridles on the market now it is extremely difficult to choose the type for your horse. Native or Classic? When choosing an Arabian bridle for our horses in training we consider the style of horse and then choose something that will enhance the appearance of the horse and not take anything away from its natural beauty. The fitting of the bridle no matter what type is also important, an ill fitting bridle can make a horse look like it has a long head if the nose band is sitting to low, or a chunky Native bridle on a horse with a short head makes the head appear even smaller.
Beaded halters come and go with fashion. I choose not to use these too much especially on the young horses, the beads can be uncomfortable across the nose. I personally like a plain rolled leather or flat pvc halter perhaps with conchos, I feel this takes nothing away from the horse. There are native halters that are just beautiful and perhaps do deserve their own class like a native costume ridden class. For it to be different it would need to be a full native halter class which includes all the trimmings. I do feel that native halters are more for show than in the show ring and I much prefer to see them on stallions, but that is my opinion.
Anthony GeytemanVISION SHOW TRAINING
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Arabian SHow Halters
Your thoughts on....
Native vs ClassicNative vs Classic
Whilst I personally prefer a classic black with beautiful conchos that is well fitted particularly for the show ring, I have in the past and will again in the future use a Native style on certain horses. To me the classic black halter on a beautiful headed arabian is like a classic black dress on a beautiful woman. Beautiful, classic and timeless. In saying that, some horses really suit a native style halter especially if it is tastefully done without excessive dangly bits, frills and bling. Some of the beautiful native halter halters and breastplates are just stunning to photograph horses in. “I feel we are already over regulated and would not like to see our choices of halter (providing it’s safe and humane) to be governed as well.”
Michelle ThomasCHELLEASON ARABIANS AND TRAINING
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Dick and P RyanWaaw Stud, 2026 Kilmore Road, ncefield, Vioria
Email [email protected] www.warraweestud.com
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His only foal in the show ring so far, and a winner....‘Warrawee Intreeg’
Reserve Australian National ChampionAnglo Filly ‘Warrawee Preevu’
L to R: Gleneagles Giorgio, Warrawee Shakeera, Warrawee Valenteeno, Warrawee Maybee Madonna Australian National Champion, Australian National Champion East Coast Champion
Australian National Champion Anglo ArabianStud Fee $1500, Natural Service
Waaw Grand
Australian National Champion Arabian WarmbloodStud Fee $1250, Natural Service & Chilled Semen
Waaw Dcor
Purebred Arabian - predominantly Banderol bloodlinesStud Fee $1250, Natural Service & Chilled Semen
Waaw Bandaa
Waaw StudDerivives of Distinion - Derivive Brder of the Year
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AHORSE ASSOCIATION INC
NSW rabian
Special Feature:NSW Arabian Horse Association2010 Breeders Sweepstakes Auction
The NSW Arabian Horse Association is again running the Breeders Sweepstakes Stallion Service Auction. What is the Breeders Sweepstakes?Mare owners bid for Stallion Services in a real time auction. Mare owners bid for Stallion Services in a real time auction. The successful bidders then have their mare served by the Stallion in the current season. After the resulting foal is born, it is eligible to compete in the National Sweepstakes class at the National Arabian Stud Horse Show. Purebred and Derivative foals are eligible. 50% of all income recieved from the stallion service fees will be allocated as prizemoney for the resulting yearling class. The remaining 50% assists in the funding of NSWAHA shows, youth initiatives and breed promotion.Last year theLast year the Auction went online, with a fully featured, real time auction website provided by Impressive Web Design. The auction was a success with quality Stallions nominated, and a bidding war during the closing minutes!Visit the NSWAHA website for more details, and a link to the live auction - www.nswarabian.org.auHere is a photo gallery of some of the Stallions nominated to date:
A Jakarta Gold n Wings
Brumarbas Future imp USA Gai El Jullyen imp USA
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AHORSE ASSOCIATION INC
NSW rabian
Fire Alert
Concherto FF
Heir of Marwan imp USA
Foxfire BHF
Magnum Forty Four
Trincada Stryker
El Zahabi Talon
Crave FF
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Dick and Pat Ryan of Warrawee Stud have for many years bred pure arabians and derivatives. In latter years they have mainly concentrated on Anglo Arabians and Arabian Warmbloods.
The stud is situated at Lancefield, Victoria, a picturesque village, about 40 minutes travel by car north from Melbourne Airport. Usually 10 - 12 foals are bred a year and their stock are well established in the show and performance arena. The aim of the stud is to breed beautiful performance horses with good temperaments, conformation and movement incorporating the bloodlines of their stallions. The stallions and mares of Warrawee are all linebred along Banderol bloodlines which is highly popular in the performance and show horse arenas.
The principal stallion is the Australian National Champion Anglo stallion Warrawee Grandee, who is by the deceased foundation sire and double Banderol son Arabian Park Banner. Arabian Park Banner broke his leg as a foal but lived to the age of 33 and is buried at Warrawee. Grandee is the sire of the East Coast Champion filly Warrawee Maybee Madonna (featured on the cover of this issue). His progeny are excelling in halter and performance including the show ring, dressage and jumping, and are as far afield as Germany and New Zealand.
Bandomol (Bandom (Banderol) from Oxford Gem) joined the Stud some years back as an older stallion and unfortunately lost his fertility after a couple of seasons and foals by this wonderful horse were limited. However, he did sire the young purebred stallion Warrawee Bandanna from Warrawee Gift of Love (Arabian Park Banner/Roxane - Sindh/Ringlet) and he is saturated in the bloodlines the Stud is known for.
A fabulous young Anglo colt Warrawee Adageeo by Bandanna from Adronica ASB - the dam of Grandee is waiting in the wings. Adronica ASB has produced many Australian National Champion Anglos and we look forward to her Reserve Australian National Champion daughter Warrawee Preevu, who has just been broken to saddle, and Adageeo continuing this tradition. Adronica is 27 years of age and much loved.
The young Australian National Champion Arabian Warmblood stallion Warrawee Deecor carries Holsteiner blood through his sire line and is out of the Warrawee mare Malika (Mustafa/Roxane (Sindh-Ringlet) who carries the stud’s bloodlines thru his dam. He is producing lovely big moving Arabian Warmbloods with size and beauty and five foals are due by him this season from the Stud’s mares as well as several foals from visiting mares from only his first year at public stud.
Earlier this year Warrawee Stud was awarded recognition as Derivative Breeder of the Year at the Championships Dinner which was very exciting for us. It is wonderful to see and hear of the success of the horses bred by the Stud over the years and it is with a lot of joy that just recently the purebred gelding Warrawee Savahn (Warrawee Nataal (Mustafa) from Warrawee Sahra (Arabian Park Banner x Mustafa mare) won the Heavy Weight Division of the Quilty, from approximately 58 entries. It is a source of pride for the Stud at the achievements of the horses bred by them and from outside mares by the Stud stallions.
Written by Pat Ryan.
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25 July 2010NSW Amateur ShowRuth DaltonNSW Foal Show
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3 - Kadimah Park Noah, Amanda Stott.4 - Argowan Margherita, Lana Babazogli. Winner of the Youth Section of the Ruth Dalton Memorial Versatility Challenge. This mare was also the Champion Purebred under Saddle.55 - I’ve Got A Magic Night, Daniel Craddock.6 - Karbon, Nichola Mepham. Champion Led Purebred Arabian.
1 - Sarahn Centrefold, Sarahn Pony Stud2 - Miss Fire, bred by Lehan Britten. Reserve Champion Arabian Pony Foal.
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Amateur Show 2
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7 - Knight Crusader, Melinda Readman.Champion Partbred Arabian Foal.8 - Marconi Matrix, bred by Lisa O’Neill & owned by Vanessa O’Donnell.9 - Simeon Simri, Nicole Ramm.10 - Bantoma Elegant Lily, Nicole Mund.Winner of the Anglo Arabian u 3 years.Winner of the Anglo Arabian u 3 years.11 - Morningside Step Ahead, owned by Andrea Roberts & ridden by Madison Ovington. Supreme Ridden Horse of the Show.
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CHIA SEEDWritten by Martyn Ford, Ford Foods.Chia NutritionThe name Chia is derived from the Aztec word, chian, meaning oily. It is an ancient grain being rediscovered in America with balanced nutritional components.
To top off all the wonderful benefits of these tiny seeds, they are highly palatable! Chia is easy to top-dress on feed with a very mild nutty flavor. Horses love it.
Chia has a proper 3-4:1 ratio of omega-3 oil to omega-6 oil; with 20-30% protein, 35% oil, 25% fiber. Unlike flax-seed, chia seed has its own antioxidants which enable storing for long periods without becoming rancid and don’t require grinding (whole flaxseed is tough to digest). Chia provides fiber (about 2 tablespoons--25 g--gives 7 g of fiber) as well as important minerals, including a proper ratio of calcium to phosphorus, magnesium, manganese, copper, niacin, zinc and boron, a catalyst for the absorption of calcium.
Chia is an oil seed: two-thirds of Chia oil is Omega-3 essential fatty acid (polyunsaturated). In addition to Chia’s high Omega-3 content, Chia has vitamins for balanced nutrition: vitamins B1, B2, B3.According to the FDA, Chia seed is considered a “dietary supplement” and its nutritional content complies with the strict regulations required by the organization to qualify as a “healthy food”. (Food and Drug Administration, USA)
Benefits of Chia Seed for Horses• Promotes a healthy, glossy coat• Stronger and faster growing hooves• Helps prevent laminitis and insulin disorders• Boosts the immune system• Good for respiratory system• Calms hot nervous temperaments• Eases mare cycles and estrus inflammation• Maintains supple joints and healing in connective tissues• Assists correct development of nervous system, brain, muscles and skeleton• Repairs & maintains cellular walls• Anti-inflammatory — can act like “Bute”• Aids wound healing• Supports a healthy heart and blood circulation• Has anti-allergic properties• Encourages a strong metabolism• Chia has no strong flavor, easy to top dress• Easy to store, keeps up to two years• Economical—replaces several products in one simple seed• Horses love it!
Dr. Andrew Weil, M.D—”These healthful, edible seeds are a better source of omega-3 fatty acids than flaxseed. In pre-Columbian times, chia seeds were a component of the Aztec and Mayan diets and the basic survival ration of Aztec warriors; they even played a role in religious ceremonies. Supposedly, 1 tablespoon of the seeds could sustain a person for 24 hours. The Aztecs also used chia medicinally to relieve joint pain and skin conditions.” Dr. Weil is clinical professor of medicine at the University of Arizona and director of its Program in Integrative Medicine.Healing and BalanceChia Seeds offer healing and balance to Equines in several ways. A basic understanding of the joint can ease arthritis pain. Proper feed means making sure to include generous levels of omega-3 fatty acids in the diet. This is important to horses with arthritis because a deficiency of these essential fats, or an over-abundance of the omega-6 fatty acids, can worsen inflammatory reactions.Moody mares and horses suffering from hormone imbalance can improve with Omega 3 oil, which eases inflammation of the estrus cycle. Horses with ulcers often improve with Chia because of the soothing effect of the gelatinous seed in the gut and the insulin balancing effect of the seed components.
Chia and Omega OilsChia is high in the magic Omega’s. Chia seeds contain 32-39% oil. Even more important is the crucial balance of 4 times more Omega 3 than Omega 6 in Chia. Two-thirds of Chia oil is Omega-3 essential fatty acid (polyunsaturated) while only 10% are saturated fatty acid. Because Omega-3 sources are becoming increasingly scarce in the world, we need to turn our attention to Chia.
Fresh green grass, a horse’s natural diet, is very low in fat at only 4% to 6%. But horses do require a dietary intake of omega-3 and omega-6 fats because the body can’t manufacture them.
Grasses contain anywhere from four to six times as much omega-3 alpha-linolenic acid as they do omega-6 alpha-linoleic acid. This means that a horse would normally take in a much higher level of omega-3s than omega-6s.
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Unfortunately, omega-3 fats are very fragile. When grass is cut, the omega-3 content is rapidly lost. The omega-6 fatty acids are a bit more resistant to breakdown. Hay, therefore, is lower in omega-3 compared to omega-6 than fresh grass.The situation just gets worse if you feed vegetable oils, grains, seeds, or high-fat seed meals. These are also high in omega-6 fatty acids. The only readily available feed ingredient, high in omega-3 fatty acids without processing, is Chia seed. In comparison, Chia oil is 62-64 percent, flaxseed oil is 58 percent, and menhaden fish oil is 29 percent.
Chia and Fiber — Sand ClearingChia is hydrophilic; the gelatinous property of the seeds (upon getting wet in the gut) clears sand more effectively than expensive psyllium products. It has the capacity to absorb large amounts of liquid, increasing the volume passing through the digestive tract, stimulating the intestinal transit. This important feature clears sand and debris out of the horse’s gut naturally, assists with regulating stool movement, helps prevent sand colic and diverticulitis.Because Chia is a natural seed, and easily digestible, it can be safely fed daily. This virtually eliminates the need for psyllium products. Chia is a safe and natural way to clear sand. Chia is high in soluble fiber, providing 41.2 grams of fiber for every 100 grams of seed.
Chia and ProteinChia Seeds contain all the essential amino acids. Chia has 19-23% protein content, which is more protein than traditional grains such as wheat (13.7%), rice (6.5%), corn (9.4%), barley (12.5%) and oats (16.9%). Research performed on Chia’s digestibility and biological value has proven that Chia is an excellent protein source.There are no limitations in Chia’s amino acid content, therefore, it can be included in the horse diet to improve protein balance by itself or when mixed with other grains.
Chia Vitamins and MineralsChia Seed is an ancient wonder food—a whole food source of balanced ratios of vitamins, minerals and Omega oils.Chia seeds are an excellent source of calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, iron, zinc, and copper. It has 6 times more calcium, 11 times more phosphorus, and 4.6 times more potassium than does milk, according the USDA (2001), Brown (2003), and the Instituto Nacional de Alimentos (2003). Chia is a rich source of Vitamin B, with higher niacin content than corn, rice or even soy. Its thiamine and riboflavin content is similar corn and rice.
Chia and AntioxidantsChia is highly enriched with antioxidants to protect its PUFAs (essential Omega oils) from becoming oxidized and going rancid, to the extent that chia seed can be stored at room temperature until use—which makes it easy to store at the barn. It does not go rancid quickly or lose its nutritional properties. Air pollutants, smoke, herbicides, pesticides and even some rancid fats are examples of free radical-generating elements that horses consume or inhale that cannot be elimi-nated by the body. These cause cell damage.
Antioxidants are a group of vegetal elements that can block the harmful effects of these so-called “free radicals.” The most important antioxidants in Chia are chlorogenic acid and caffeic acid as well as myricetin, quercetin, and kaempfer-ol flavonols. These antioxidants have been shown to provide protection to lipids, proteins, and DNA from oxidation, and work to inhibit lipid per oxidation with strong free radical and superoxide scavenging activity. They are more effective than vitamin C and vitamin E in their antioxidant properties (Kweon, Hwang, and Sung, 2001).
Chia vs. flax Flax is not good in large, continuous amounts in the diet. Detailed information is available in a book titled, Chia: Re-discovering a Forgotten Crop of the Aztec , (University of Arizona Press 2005), written and researched by expert Dr. Wayne Coates, with co-author, agronomist Ricardo Ayerza. Dr. Coates holds a doctorate in Agricultural Engineering from Oklahoma State University.
Many people today have turned to the consumption of flax seeds or flax seed oils for supplementing their diets with omega-3 fatty acids, but there are some serious problems with the use of flax seed in the diet. There are some toxins and antinutritional factors found in flax seed.
Flax was never considered a food by any civilization. The hard outer shell makes it indigestible. Flax fiber used for cloth-ing and oil for lighting was made from the stalks and seeds by ancient cultures such as the Greeks, Romans, Egyptians, and Arabs (Cooley, 1899; Gil, 1965p Crawford, 1979; Palagia, 1984; Mayerson, 1997). Flax is mentioned eighty-nine times in the Bible (Moldenke and Moldenke, 1952); as a source of fiber for clothing, not for food.
“In order to safely use flax in animal and human diets the seeds should be detoxified. However, the most efficient pro-cesses require the use of solvents, and even in the best case the seeds cannot be completely detoxified (Madhusudhan et al., 1986; Mazza and Oomah, 1996). “
Chia seed is a much safer, long-term product to improve and maintain healthy horses.
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CHIA SEED provides the highest plant source omega 3. Chia has a proper 3:1 ratio of Omega 3 – 6. Helps prevent sand-colic and can ELIMINATE the need for sand clearing psyllium products.
Chia naturally provides: Healthier skin and coat, promotes strong hoof growth, helps provide a calming e� ect, reduces symptoms of arthritis, reduces in� ammatory issues, aids with Laminitis, allergies, a healthy immune system, growth and development and increased energy.
Chia seed is high in natural antioxidants – will last years without going rancid or spoiling. Please store in a dry place
Recommendations: Feed 1 scoop or 1/3 cup per horse daily for horses on pasture. Feed 2 scoops or 2/3 cup per horse daily for horses on hay (dry or stalled). Mixes well with feed. Dry or Moist application.
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Proper Ratio 3:1 Omega-3 to Omega-6
Easy to Digest, 100% natural
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Sand-cleaning
Antioxidants
Protein with complete Amino-Acids
Proper Ratio Calcium to Phosphorus
No hard outer shell or husk
Vitamins & Minerals
Psyllium Flax CHIA
> 187 Calories> 11.7g Protein> 11.9g Omega 3> 3.5g Omega 6> 18.6g Fat (1.8gm Saturated)
> 23.4g Fibre (3g Soluble & 20.4gm Insoluble) > 23.8gm carbohydrates> 1.2mg Sodium
> 397mg Potassium> 405mg Calcium > 605mg Phosphorus> 9.3mg Iron> 221mg Magnesium> 2.1mg Zinc
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By Jane Clothier
Supporting the Arabian Athlete with
Bodywork
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Arabians are famed for their strength and stamina, but as with any top athletes, we need to take care of their bodies. One of the strengths of endurance riding is that the welfare of the horse permeates the sport, with vetting conducted at every stage of every ride, whether it’s a local 40km training ride or a marathon such as the Tom Quilty or Shahzada. As every seasoned rider knows and as every newbie will learn, the vetting is where riders heave a huge sigh of relief when all is well. Or, it can be where it all goes wrong after a long and tiring day, and months of preparation.
Physical problems abound. Horses experience fatigue and muscle tiredness due to electrolyte loss through sweating, leading to lower scores. Tying up, respiratory issues, dehydration and colic are more severe and can lead to vet outs, treatment and rest orders. Heart and respiratory monitoring show up horses who are not fit enough to cope with the challenge, while the obligatory back checks and ‘run outs’ – trotting to check for lameness – show up further problems. And let’s not forget the plethora of everyday injuries that can affect all active horses.
Sometimes being vetted out or receiving lower scores is just one of those things, linked to terrain, conditions and climate. Occasionally though, it’s possible that some extra support for the horse during training and on the day itself might have made a difference. This is where bodywork comes in.
Many riders take it on themselves to learn a bodywork approach or buy a massage pad or equipment. Others find a local therapist who can work regularly with their horse. Assuming that a suitable training and conditioning programme is already being followed, with due care given to nutrition and supplementation, hoofcare, choice of tack, and rider fitness, there are plenty of areas where supportive bodywork can yield improvements.
The endurance horse experiences physical problems in a different way to other sports horses, as it is travelling with long strides to cover the ground, constantly working in extension with little lateral movement over long periods of time. This makes the horse susceptible to repetitive injuries and strains that affect the back and hind legs in particular.
The nature of distance and repetitive action has other consequences on the body: minor tack fit problems can develop into larger problems. This is especially so with saddle fit, with soreness in the back leading to postural problems that affect the horse for the entire ride, leading to further issues as the horse compensates.
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By Jane Clothier
Supporting the Arabian Athlete with
BodyworkAs the horse’s workload increases, its muscle tissue undergoes micro-tears. This is normal, but too much work too soon can lead to more significant tearing, which is painful.
Hamstrings are particularly prone, as is the shoulder group of muscles. Worse, a moment’s over-exertion can overstretch muscles and cause a reflex that leads to spasm. This in turn makes more serious tearing more likely.
Tightening through the long back muscles can lead to shortened strides, meaning the horse has to use more energy to keep pace. Back problems frequently lead to lameness. They also increase concussion – many a horse has vetted out due to concussive lameness.
There is also a place for bodywork at the event itself. Upon arrival at base camp, it relaxes the horse after travelling and relieves any tensions that might affect the first vet check. Between stages, a little work can free up tight tissue and cause temporary stiffness to disappear. Work on the muscles and ligaments boosts circulation, enabling better delivery of oxygen and nutrients, including glucose and amino-acids, throughout the body. It also stimulates lymphatic drainage that helps to shift waste cells from the muscles. All this benefits heart and respiratory rates.
Back home after the ride, bodywork can help the horse recuperate more swiftly. There may be new problems at this point, such as neck, shoulder and back pain caused by pulling. This is also often reflected in the neck, shoulders and back of the rider!
The less strain there is on the body’s structures, the easier it is to avoid the injuries that can plague the endurance horse. Yet ongoing bodywork is not just about addressing problems – it is also about maintaining the athlete and heightening performance. The sports horse who is cared for on every level is also more likely to have a longer career.
Ultimately, a happy, comfortable horse is going to give more of its best than one that is constantly overcoming problems.
Jane Clothier is deeply committed to assisting owners and trainers in maintaining the wellbeing of their horses. Her aim is to reduce the physical pain that performance and pleasure horses experience, while supporting a successful owner-equine partnership.
Jane arrived in Australia on 25 August, 2007, the very day that the EI Lockdown started. Thankfully, for her work it only meant a delayed start, rather than lost business. Two years on, she is kept very busy on the Mid North and North coast of NSW and has now worked with hundreds of horses in this region.
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River Oak is situated at Wilberforce just 6 km's from the historic Hawkesbury township of Windsor, New South Wales, Australia.
River Oak is a fully operational horse stud, with excellent facilities and owners that have decades of experience in managing horses.
The Stud is appThe Stud is approximately one hour and 15 minutes drive from Sydney International Airport, and about one hour's drive on the M2 from the Northern Beaches.
River Oak boasts the following facilities that are available for our clients: • Stabling • Yards • Shared Paddocks • Dressage arena • Roundyard • Wash bays • Bar-b-que facilities • Trails
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2010 MANILLA TOM QUILTY
April Bonham &‘Joda Shantilly’
David Anderson Jr &‘Ashwind’Kim Hagen &
‘Diamond R Boston’ Brooke Sample &‘Brookleigh Excalibur’
Stuart Hitchcock &
‘Ralvon Courier’ Roy Barsby &‘Dumarasq Montgomery’
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The 2010 Manilla Tom Quilty was held 24-27 June 2010, at Manilla in New South Wales. The event was hosted by the Tamworth and District Endurance Club, and has always been a ‘must do’ event on the endurance calendar. The 160km ride results were as follows:HEAVYWEIGHT1 - Brodee Freeman, ‘Warrawee Savahn’ (9:00:09)2 - Roy Barsby, ‘Dumaresq Montgomery’ (10:45:32)3 - Paul Lengronne, ‘Tierview Feather Danczer’ (11:43:28)MIDDLEWEIGHT1 - Brook Sample, ‘Brookleigh Excalibur’ (8:35:10) * Overall Winner2 - Jeff Adams, ‘Takoi Jacky Chan’ (8:55:38)3 - Kristie McGaffin, ‘Kurrajong Concorde’ (9:11:47)LIGHTWEIGHT1 - Sasha Laws-King, ‘Tubbarubba Cheval’ (10:00:11)2 - Anne-Sophie Laborde, ‘Magic Glenn Lucia’ (10:00:33)3 - Tracey Lee Feltrin, ‘Oso Lexus’ (10:26:53)JUNIOR1 - David Anderson, ‘Ashwind’ (8:30:25)2 - Brooke Brown-Cordell, ‘Yondover Ridge Mojo’ (8:36:06)3 - Jamie Green, ‘Hirstglen Maybe’ (8:59:17)
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Who can remember their very first competition? Where all you wanted to do was get everything right, but somehow got a few things wrong?
For many people, owning and showing a horse is a lifestyle. You may work full time throughout the week and compete every weekend, you may run your own training stables and compete with your own horse or horses owned by others. Regardless of what situation you are in, when you go to compete at a horse show it is hopefully for the fun and the social aspect, not just about the competing and the winning.
Most newcomers to the showing world, either learn from those who have done it all before or learn from their own experiences and hope that they are not making mistakes as they go along! Horses, as all would be aware can be unpredictable and dangerous and it is imperative that you maintain your own safety when out and about with your treasured companion.
Here are some basic tips that I have learned from years of competing that will hopefully maximise your safety, your enjoyment and the enjoyment of others at the same venue. Keep in mind that you are not the only one who is at the competition and there are plenty of people that work tirelessly behind the scenes who are often the first ones to be criticised when or if something goes wrong.
1) Arriving at the show and parking: When looking for a sufficient place to park, keep your car or truck at a slow speed so you don’t startle or scare anyone else’s horse. Also ensure that if horses are tied up to floats or trucks, allow adequate space for movement between when you do park.
2) Warming up can be disastrous if not everyone is paying attention. Look about, try not to ride at anyone else, keep in the flow of the group and if you must go the opposite direction, pass left shoulder to left shoulder whilst still maintaining enough space.
3) Not all horse shows have the luxury of mounted stewards- or even ring stewards for that matter. At times there are judges out there who control their entire ring from running and judging the class, to sorting ribbons, to sashing and then recording names! Stay close to your ring and know when your event is. Listen out for the steward or judge to call the classes.
4) Generally as a rule of thumb when waiting to enter your class, wait until the last horse is being sashed before you enter the ring. Judges do not want to be bombarded with 20 horses warming up around the ring as they are trying to decide their winners - nor do they want to be standing on the edge of the ring waiting for people to turn up.
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5) When warming up around the ring- give yourself and other riders plenty of room. This also applies to when you are competing. If your horse has big movement, choose a spot on the ring that will allow them to show it off without cutting off others. It is sometimes seen in some competitions where people ‘shadow’ other competitors. This is where someone will come up on the inside and block the line of sight between the judge and the outside horse. This is in very bad taste and is always very obvious to those who are watching from the sides. Likewise is the practice of riding up close to others, either cutting them off or sitting on their tails. We all spend the same amount of money to enter these classes and we all have the same right to compete so do it on your own merits.
6) On a similar note, sometimes people just have rough days and sometimes their lovely animals just don’t want to play. If you witness this in your class, keep a distance from theanimal, take a wide berth if you must pass it or cross through to the other side of the ring. The last thing a rider needs is horses blocking it in or cutting off the animal that is distressed.
7) If you are one of the lucky ones to get a call in LOOK BEFORE YOU CROSS TO THE CENTRE! It happens time and time again when a horse gets a call and just crosses the path of an oncoming horse without looking. If it takes an extra half circle to get to the centre, then so be it.
8) Lining up typically goes from Right to Left. That is the person who gets a call in first will have everyone else stand on their left side. This is so when the judge stands in front of the line-up, they see their preferences from Left to Right.
9) When the judge is about to give the workout, I always take a few steps forward to show that I am ready. They may choose to give the workout to everybody at the same time, or individually. If you are standing forward, the judge is able to give their expla-nations without squeezing in between the horses. If you are not sure of the workout, you can ask them to repeat it or clarify your understanding by repeating it back to them.
10) If you have not been given an individual workout area, be aware of the rings around you. Look ahead and plan where you are going to go, where you will change direction. Keep an eye out for possible things that may spook your horse and stay away from them. Be aware of halter classes and children’s classes, especially if your workout consists of a hand gallop.
11) Once your workout is finished, nod to the judge, give your horse a pat and don’t forget to smile! Even if the workout didn’t go as planned. Walk back to your place in the line-up and wait for the completion of the event.
12) When the class has been sashed, it shows great sportsmanship to congratulate all who were in it, regardless of where you ended up. I always used to think that if I treated all of the people who placed above me in classes well and with respect, then they will show the same gratitude if ever I was to place above them. If you snarl and ignore those who have won, then they will not be as happy for you when and if you end up in the winning spot.
13) Before moving off, thank the judge! This is another sign of respect and sportsmanship. They give up their time to judge when some would like to be competing themselves or doing other things. And always allow the winners to leave first.
14) If you are standing by a ring, waiting, opinions about the judging should be kept to yourself. You may not be aware that the owner of the horse or the judge’s sister are standing within earshot of you and hearing vile abuse and sour opinions can leave a bad impression on yourself. If you must have a whinge, remember that it is the judge’s opinion on the day and save the whinging for the long drive home! After all, you are planning to come out again next week aren’t you?
15) Not everyone is up to date with show prepping; some are new to it and haven’t been shown how to apply makeup, false tails, quarter markers etc. If you do see someone that may need a tip in presentation, share it! If you think back to when you first started out- how did you learn all of the trade secrets?
So there are a few tips on showring etiquette. All you really have to remember is that everyone there competing is doing so for largely the same reasons as you. Be prepared, listen to the ring stewards and the judges, keep space and smile! And don’t forget to enjoy your riding!
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