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Furst FriedrichJayden Brown

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ContentsBreeds Page....4

Dressage Page... 8

Eventing Page...14

Horsemanship Page...16

Out & About Page...20

Pony/Riding Clubs Page...24

Kids Corner Page...28

Property & Improvements Page...34

Show Jumping Page...34

Showing Page...38

Veterinary / Health & Wellbeing Page...42

Service Directory Page...47

FORSALE Page...51

The MORGAN Page.....5WilgaParkMorgans Page....6Queensland Dressage Championships Page ....9PhilosophyofDressage(RobynJudd) Page....10FromSaddlestoSilver&therest Page...11ChoosingyourEventer-TravisTempler Page....15HandlingYoungColtstheJohnChattertonWay Page....21AdoptingaRescueHorse Page....26LoganVillageRidingClub-TheCuttingEdge Page....31Photo Comp Page....34Rider of the Month - Emma Cahalane Page....37HorseFloat&TruckRubberSolutions Page....31StartingaShowJumpingCareer-Equipment Page....35I Love my Opera Page ....37UK Side Saddle Show Report - Wendy Tidbold Page ....39Equitana“WhatsOn” Page.....40IcelandVisit-WendyTidbold Page...41EquineEyesight-Whatyourhorsesees Page.....42Grey Horse Melanoma Page ....44John Whiteley - Farrier Page.....47Equivibe Page....46

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From The Editor....So looking forward to Equitana, Sydney! I will be working with

the Double Dans and their crew - I am sure it will be a chal-

lenge to keep up with them. I am also looking forward to catching

up with old friends and collegues down there.... It is always a

fantastic event & I never seem to manage to get to all the stalls.

On another note, I would just like to thank Equestrian Qld for the

opportunity to spend the Championship weekend taking lots & lots

of photos. Some lovely horses were there to say the least. I

can honestly say, it would of been a hard job in many tests for the

judges to pick the clear winner.

Happy Riding & Reading Donna

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What’s On CalendarBreeds

November 2011The Arabian Horse Breeders Alliance Showcase - Equitana 10th November10amSydneyShowgroundswww.arabianhorsebreedersalliance.comwww.equitana.com.au

Qld Champagne Classic Halter Extravaganza 20th NovemberEmail: [email protected]:http://bcpalouseponyassoc.webs.com

2012 DatesAll Breed Western Performance Shows (Triple Judge) 15 January / 12 February/ 11 MarchAll Breed Western Performance Show (Single Judge) 20 MayQld Paint Horse Championships ‘Qld Paint Week’ 23, 24, & 25 July ‘Paint O Rama’ 26, 27, 28 & 29 JulyAll Breed Western Performance Show (Single Judge) 16th September Contact: South East Qld Paint Horse Club Secretary:MrsAnning0754941071 www.seqphc.inc.com

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ABOUT THE BREED

The Morgan Horse, America’s first national breed, sprang from one bay stallion, “Figure”, who is believed to have been foaled near Springfield, Massachusetts, in the American northeast in 1789.

His parentage is somewhat of a mystery. Some stories say the bay colt was given in part payment of a debt to a poor music teacher, Justin Morgan, who took the horse home to Randolph, Vermont. Others say Justin Morgan bred the colt himself. Figure was subsequently used for farm work, clearing land and also ran and won many races both under saddle and in harness.

Later, Figure became known as ‘the Justin Morgan horse’ and then ‘Justin Morgan’. Figure put his stamp on his progeny, passing on his willing nature, intelligence, strength and speed to his offspring irrespective of their dam. His progeny became known as Morgan horses. All registered Morgans trace to Figure.

As well as establishing the Morgan breed, Figure’s descendants were regularly used as foundation stock for the other, newer American breeds of horse, namely the Standardbred, the American Saddle Horse, the Quarter Horse and the Tennessee Walking Horse. Today, Morgan horses are much loved for their courage and generosity, and for their stylish appearance; they are also greatly respected for their strength, stamina and intelligence. They are used as mounts by police and military in the US and Canada; as ‘Roadsters’ in harness races; as stock horses in the West; as show horses; and as pleasure saddle and harness horses throughout North America, and various other countries.

The average size of a Morgan is between 14.2hh to 15.2hh, with some individuals over or under. Morgans have a natural high action, a high-held crested neck, a well defined head with small ears, large, widely spaced eyes, a slightly dished nose and a small muzzle. Their bodies are compact with well-sprung ribs, well-muscled hindquarters and chest, and a short back. They are known for their thick, silky mane and tail and their coat colour is predominantly chestnut, bay, brown and black, but there are also palominos and buckskins and even a few grays.

Morgans have been crossed successfully with many breeds and as the Morgan horse is so prepotent, part breds usually resemble the Morgan part of their breeding more than the non-Morgan.

MORGAN HORSES IN AUSTRALIAMorgan horses were first imported into Australia in the 1800s to improve trotter bloodlines and were known to have competed and broken records while racing in Australia.

The first Morgans imported to Australia for the purpose of breeding arrived in 1974. Three horses came from America: the stallion Saddleback Sultan (Orcland Dondarling x Donene Pepper) and the mares Saddleback Sundance (Applevale Donalect x Waltz Time) and Green Meads Fashion (UVM Promise x Windcrest Lady Luck).

They were followed in 1981 by Wawayanda Watch Out (Wawayanda Wallington x Wawayanda Maequin) and his daughter Lizotte Lil Bridget (x Ortawn’s Premiere). These five horses all went to New South Wales, though Watch Out and Bridget later moved to North East Victoria, and then Watch Out moved to Queensland, before passing away.

In 1986 Sumicaro Beau Geste (Adanac Bonnie Boy x Joli Ms Jubilee) was imported from Canada to Western Australia.

In 1994, Australia’s first Lippitt Morgans were purchased - the stallion Marvelous Encore (Ryegate Major x Moro Hills Royrita) and the mare Wood Run Trillium (Royalton Asa Ash x Royalton Grace Lea). Since these initial imports numerous other mares and stallions have been (and continue to be) imported to Australia from America, Canada, New Zealand and England, and frozen semen has also been imported to increase the gene pool.

A large percentage of the Morgan population is located in Victoria, but there are pure and part bred Morgans throughout Australia. Although the total population is fairly small, it is growing rapidly. There are currently about 315 pure breds and around 500 part breds. Morgans, both pure and part bred, are now competing in a range of disciplines including combined driving, showing, dressage, endurance, eventing, games and show jumping, as well as being handy Pony Club and ARC mounts. Morgans are extremely versatile and often compete in more than one discipline with equal success.

In 2005 the interest to add colour to the Australian Morgan population resulted in two separate syndicates being formed to import frozen semen from two pure Morgan stallions (ONE OF THESE BEING RAGTIME ORO BLANCO) – one a palomino and the other a perlino. The first foals produced by AI from these stallions were born in late 2006 and all were coloured! As well, in December 2005, a buckskin Morgan stallion (CORTEZ) was imported from America and in early 2006 a cremello colt was imported from Canada, so the future of the Morgan horse in Australia is certain to be colourful.

For more information on the Morgan visitwww.morganhorse.com.au

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I found my first Morgan about 12 years ago. When I started looking for a Morgan horse, because of it's fabulous temperament (I was a very nervous rider), there were only 90 pure bred Morgans in Australia ... and only 4 of those were geldings of riding age ... but none that I could go and ride to try out. So we purchased an unstarted 2.5 year old mare and had her started down in Victoria. She was so, so fabulous ... a green broke horse with a pretty green and very nervous rider on her back, and she looked after me like a mature, experienced horse.

That mare is Calypso (Eagleview Skybeau) who is our senior Brood mare now. I can still go out into the paddock and jump on her bareback with just a halter and she will give me a wonderful ride (even when she is pregnant)

Readers if you have the time, there are some wonderful stories on our stories page ... in particular the story of Calypso when she was just weeks off having her foal, encouraging me to spend time with her and to ride her - after many years of not doing so, as I had my riding gelding by then and she was busy having babies. The stories, I hope, will give you a feel for the type of horse this breed is ... particularly the ones we like to breed. We have made a point of starting our Mares so that they have a purpose in life, and if for some reason they are no longer able to breed, they will make fabulous riding horses. Every visitor we have to see the Morgan horse is encouraged to have a ride on one of our Morgans, so that they can have the experience I was looking for when I began to search for my Morgan.

Importing RanchBoss Cortez, our buckskin stallion, from California in late 2005, is the best thing we ever did. He is producing stunning babies, 75% of them are coloured. We can't seem to keep them in our paddock for long ... most are gone to new homes before they are 15 months of age. Cortez is now doing Bridle-less Medium level Dressage and beginning to do Bridle-less jumping with his Trainer LInda Shore of Dressage 2 B Shore (River Range warmblood stud). Linda has done a few demonstrations on him and he's been a sensational boy!

Thank you for sharing our absolutely fantastic breed.... visit www.wilgaparkmorgans.com.au

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Shield Conrad is by the exceptional open sire Hazlewood Conman and the well performed open mare Shield Cilla. Progeny of Shield Cilla includes a Colt that has already earnt his place as an open horse, and a mare that is already at Novice status.

Shield Conrad will be no exception. He recently competed in the Australian Stockhorse Led Class event at the Beaudesert Show - winning his age category followed by runner up Reserve Champion. This was Conrad’s first competitive event.

Conrad has a noticeably calm and cool temperament. He was a breeze to break in, he was very responsive and accepting right from the beginning. He has proved outstanding cattle ability, but his looks and presence will make his progeny suitable for any discipline.

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Caboolture Assoc Dressage & Sign on Day 6th NovemberContact: [email protected]: www.caboolturedressage.org.au

Logan Village Dressage 13th Novemberrescheduled from Octoberwww.loganvillageridingclub.com

PRARG Summer Series 13 Nov 27 Nov & 11 DecContact:Secretary0431266889www.prarg.com

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What a difference a day makes! And what a weekend we all endured.

Friday started off well with young horse qualifying competitions being held. Weather was kind to us and we were all looking forward to a great weekend. The young horses and riders had a great start and showed us what they were made of. Saturday arrived with an early morning thunder storm to rock your socks off. Every organising committee’s nightmare. Competition was delayed while we sat out the storm. While the rain eased, lightening and thunder continued making it unsafe to start the event. Safety of horse and rider is paramount. The OC discussed a number of alternative strategies and with so much at stake the decision was made to cancel the outdoor competitions and compress all levels into Sunday. To enable this to happen only one test at each level (preliminary – advanced) was held. As with most decisions, the one that is finally made never pleases everyone. The decision made involved the OC, judges and riders with the majority agreeing. This, at least, let us go ahead with the event so those sponsors, who were already in attendance, hadn’t wasted their time, money and effort. It also meant that riders hadn’t wasted their time, money and effort. This is an event that many riders work towards all year. Having made the decision, the OC jumped into action and redid the draw for Sunday. The volunteer schedule had to be reworked as well as the judges’ schedule. No small task by any means.

Sunday dawned clear, bright and sunny! What a difference! So with perfect weather, perfect riding surfaces, everyone jumped into the day’s competition. The new State Equestrian Centre (QSEC) facility enabled all the FEI classes to continue on both Saturday and Sunday in spite of the weather. It also enabled the FEI Freestyle evening to go ahead with over 100 people enjoying a VIP dinner over looking the arena. During the dinner break the audience was entertained with a display by the Kingfisher Vaulters, the German Shepherd All Stars Dog Obedience Team and Wayne Williams, a local Reining trainer on his fabulous Palomino reining horse. Three very different displays that captivated the audience. I would like to thank the members of the OC for their hard work, many hours of it, and their support over the weekend. To all the volunteers thank you for all your efforts. As they say the show can’t go on without you. To the riders, thank you for coming, I know the conditions weren’t ideal on Saturday but we had no control over the weather. Thank you for your support and staying to compete on Sunday. After Saturday’s difficult decision I feel that the 2011 Nathan Horse Floats Qld Dressage Championship was very successful and showcased our wonderful new QSEC. I have no doubt that this venue will help grow our sport and increase the spectator appeal. Dressage Qld look forward to our first International event (a CDI) 27th – 29th July 2012. Karen Herald - Event Director

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To me riding is a very personal conversation

between my horse and I.

Nothing else exists at that time; I am aware of things around me but have absolutely no interest in it, whether I am riding by myself or in a warm-up area surrounded by several riders. If you ride with the thought that everyone around you is critiquing your horse and your riding ability you will naturally create tension in your body and so will your horse, not only restricting your own freedom of movement but also that of your horse. You are no longer following the movement you are attempting to create you are interfering with your horse’s ability to carry you and also execute the movements.

Have you ever questioned yourself why you are attracted to this lifestyle? What is it about horses that makes you want to ride them? Is it that in this part of our lives we can dominate and be in control of something that instinctively fears us and to be completely honest, with what we do as riders horses should fear us.

What makes you want to ride? To establish a relationship with that horse you have chosen to train and or compete. For whatever reason it is that you ride we all have to take a step back and be honest can you justify what you are doing and how you are approaching each issue. The bit is not there for you to reprimand your horse and neither are whips or spurs and yet time and time again you see it, you even get taught to do it.

I am not saying artificial aids are bad, they have their place, but if you put the time and effort in to explaining to your horse why you are wanting them to perform certain tasks by just using your natural aids, it will allow them time to get it right without getting frustrated.

Introducing stronger bits, longer whips, bigger spurs; it doesn’t stop there either, because ‘it’s just not happening fast enough’; is not the answer, it’s just a band-aid fix. It is not always the horse that is too strong or ignorant to the aids it has more to do with the way you have ridden and taught them. Stop and remember, it is your responsibility to get it right for your horse and if they require more time to mentally get it or physically do it, then let them. We are far too greedy as riders and want everything to happen yesterday.

As we take the time to train our horses we have to build some kind of relationship with them. It’s that bond and development of the both of you that will see it fail or succeed. I receive more pleasure out of working with horses, either ground work or under saddle; having them tell me what they are capable of doing and understanding

what is being asked of them. Then to slowly teach them things I know they are capable of achieving.

It is hard to relax when you are too busy trying to show everyone you know it. Lets face, it will go wrong, we all stuff up and you will fall off. People will laugh and everyone has an opinion that they can all do a better job and we all have those bad habits that are so hard to break. But don’t you think you owe it to your horse to try and do a better job and allow them to have an active part on how they are trained!

Proof is in the end result which all comes back to the foundation you built and the way your horse has received the directions given in the way of your aids and ability to train and explain why you want them to do a particular movement or activity.

Through all this, the lessons we learn about ourselves and the way we go about life, also the way we approach certain things in our life; is what makes you who you are and your horse will reflect who you are in a very honest way. Sometimes we don’t like what we see but we are the only ones that can change.

Riding horses in any form when they have accepted us to be part of them, should mean more than any ribbon or trophy. They are only the icing some of us need to say - ‘hey look what I have achieved’, but really was that the only reason you wanted to ride in the first place, just to prove to everyone around you that you can do it?

I ride because it is only then that I feel whole and there is no prize greater than a horse that allows me to enjoy that moment with them, when I can connect to another being that willingly gives itself completely because they trust me and don’t judge me, but most of all, forgives me when I push and forget to be patient as we are all guilty of being greedy for recognition.

It is only when you let go of the material side of things that you realize, the only one you need to justify what it is you do and how you do it, is your horse.

Philosophy of Training

^ DH Nakari Breeze, just off the track and then 6 months later at her first competition.

Robyn Judd

...Horses as individuals ~ Dressage Beginnings.

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To me riding is a very personal conversation

between my horse and I.

Nothing else exists at that time; I am aware of things around me but have absolutely no interest in it, whether I am riding by myself or in a warm-up area surrounded by several riders. If you ride with the thought that everyone around you is critiquing your horse and your riding ability you will naturally create tension in your body and so will your horse, not only restricting your own freedom of movement but also that of your horse. You are no longer following the movement you are attempting to create you are interfering with your horse’s ability to carry you and also execute the movements.

Have you ever questioned yourself why you are attracted to this lifestyle? What is it about horses that makes you want to ride them? Is it that in this part of our lives we can dominate and be in control of something that instinctively fears us and to be completely honest, with what we do as riders horses should fear us.

What makes you want to ride? To establish a relationship with that horse you have chosen to train and or compete. For whatever reason it is that you ride we all have to take a step back and be honest can you justify what you are doing and how you are approaching each issue. The bit is not there for you to reprimand your horse and neither are whips or spurs and yet time and time again you see it, you even get taught to do it.

I am not saying artificial aids are bad, they have their place, but if you put the time and effort in to explaining to your horse why you are wanting them to perform certain tasks by just using your natural aids, it will allow them time to get it right without getting frustrated.

Introducing stronger bits, longer whips, bigger spurs; it doesn’t stop there either, because ‘it’s just not happening fast enough’; is not the answer, it’s just a band-aid fix. It is not always the horse that is too strong or ignorant to the aids it has more to do with the way you have ridden and taught them. Stop and remember, it is your responsibility to get it right for your horse and if they require more time to mentally get it or physically do it, then let them. We are far too greedy as riders and want everything to happen yesterday.

As we take the time to train our horses we have to build some kind of relationship with them. It’s that bond and development of the both of you that will see it fail or succeed. I receive more pleasure out of working with horses, either ground work or under saddle; having them tell me what they are capable of doing and understanding

what is being asked of them. Then to slowly teach them things I know they are capable of achieving.

It is hard to relax when you are too busy trying to show everyone you know it. Lets face, it will go wrong, we all stuff up and you will fall off. People will laugh and everyone has an opinion that they can all do a better job and we all have those bad habits that are so hard to break. But don’t you think you owe it to your horse to try and do a better job and allow them to have an active part on how they are trained!

Proof is in the end result which all comes back to the foundation you built and the way your horse has received the directions given in the way of your aids and ability to train and explain why you want them to do a particular movement or activity.

Through all this, the lessons we learn about ourselves and the way we go about life, also the way we approach certain things in our life; is what makes you who you are and your horse will reflect who you are in a very honest way. Sometimes we don’t like what we see but we are the only ones that can change.

Riding horses in any form when they have accepted us to be part of them, should mean more than any ribbon or trophy. They are only the icing some of us need to say - ‘hey look what I have achieved’, but really was that the only reason you wanted to ride in the first place, just to prove to everyone around you that you can do it?

I ride because it is only then that I feel whole and there is no prize greater than a horse that allows me to enjoy that moment with them, when I can connect to another being that willingly gives itself completely because they trust me and don’t judge me, but most of all, forgives me when I push and forget to be patient as we are all guilty of being greedy for recognition.

It is only when you let go of the material side of things that you realize, the only one you need to justify what it is you do and how you do it, is your horse.

Philosophy of Training

^ DH Nakari Breeze, just off the track and then 6 months later at her first competition.

Robyn Judd

...Horses as individuals ~ Dressage Beginnings.

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Recently returning froma30daytrip toAmerica,TyGrangerofTS Granger Custom Saddles and Silver now has more experiences to tuck up under his broadbrimmedflathat.NotonlydoesTycustombuildsaddlesforclientsfromaroundtheworldbutnowincludesSilversmithingtohisrangeonoffer. Thesilversideofhisbusinessincludesaccessoriesforsaddles,bridlesandhalterspluscustomdesignedjewelleryandengravingofallthingsfromspurs,bitsandbuckles to gun and knife engraving.

Time To Mix It With The BestInMay this year Ty was invited by world renowned Saddler, Silversmith andEducator,JeremiahWattofCoalingaCaliforniatoexhibitattheveryfirstGreat Western Silver ExhibitioninSheridan,Wyoming.Thecriteriaweretodesignandmanufacture pieces to demonstrate western style Bright Cut Engraving.

Ty was joined by fellow Australian Silversmith, Annie Wieden along withSilversmiths from all over America. Ty presented a sterling silver Cowboy Businessman’ssetwhich includedabusinesscardholder,stand, letteropenerandmoneyclipforthedisplay.OtherpiecesondisplaywereamagnificentsugarbowlandladiesopalpendantbyAnnieplushipflasks,horncaps,bit,spursandan assortment of jewellery.

Another leg of Ty’s trip was sponsored by the Traditional Cowboys Art Association toattendaprivateworkshopwithanotherofAmerica’sfinestSilversmiths, Idaho’sDaveAlderson. TyandAnniebothattendedthisworkshopandwereshownthetechniquesandprocessesDaveusestocreatehiswonderfulpieces.TyandAnniethenputtheirskillstowork,bothmanufacturingandengravingabeautifulsterlingsilverthreepiecebuckleset(Ty’sshown).Many more adventures and sights completed Ty’s trip including the Californio’s Ranch Roping CompetitionwherehemetsomeofAmerica’sfinestsaddlemakers,bitandspurmakers,rawhidebraidersandworkingBuckaroos.ThenofftoSheridan’sLeatherExpoandSilverExhibitionmeetingmanymoretalentedartists.

Back to the Grind StoneOf course upon Ty’s return to Australia it was back to the real world and back to the workshop but this was made all the more easier with his newly gained skills which had him keen to get back on the tools. Ty’s first customer in line for a new saddle was Tracey, a fantastic young womanfrom south of Brisbane who shared Ty’s passion for Wades. Tracey had a few special requirementsduetobeinganamputee,sotogethertheydesignedhertreeandthefinerdetailsofherdreamsaddle. Ty always likes to catchupwithhis client’s afterdelivery of new saddle andwhen he contacted Tracey she said “I have spent over $18,000 on saddles in the past and have now finally found one I love and my horse loves too, thank you, thank you, thank you, Ty!”AsatisfiedcustomerisTy’saimwithevery saddle that leaves his workshop.

From Saddles to Silverand the Rest ........

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Years ago most people would say that eventers are chosen because of their bravery, toughness and the ability to run all day, some people might have even said that eventers were horses that couldn’t cut it as dressage horses or showjumpers, so they turned to eventing. Today however, is a different story.

More pressure is being placed on ensuring your dressage is up to scratch and your horse has the ability to be careful in the show jumping and leave all the fences standing. It’s fair to say that gone are the days when we can be 20 penalties behind after dressage, jump everything in sight flat out cross country and then have a couple or more down in the show jumping and think that you had a good day. We want a horse that keeps its head and moves on the flat, is brave, athletic but sensible cross country and remains careful in the final phase. Finding this combination has been the Holy Grail for most eventers so the question is what you should you try to find in your eventer?

For me I like the quiet ones. If they show a little ability and a lot of brains I am happy! You can always train or sell a horse who is calm wants to learn, whereas going to a competition wondering if you are going to stay in the arena is no fun for anybody. Basically choose something you feel comfortable on, you want to know that the horse is going to take care of you after all that is its number one job.

Work to your strengths. You want to think of your horse as making up the rest of your team. Ideally I would like mine to be strong where I am weak and if he/she has weakness I would like it to be where I am strong. For example I would say that show jumping is my weakest phase so I want something that is careful and with a good canter. On the other hand bravery (or luck) on cross country is probably one of my strengths so I am not too concerned if the horse is a little hesitant (as long as I am confident at a fence, I will pass that on to the horse).

Soundness, a very tricky issue when looking at eventers, the way a horse presents does not always equal soundness. We all try to pick horses that look in proportion but often it is the odd looking ones that are the soundest.

All experienced eventers are going to have some battle scars after all it’s a tough gig. Young horses might be cleaned legged but lack the experience. You have to find a balance between the two. I always recommend you use your vet and get a “suitability check” (no longer a vet check) and weigh it up against your prospective purchase. One thing I can say from experience is that, if you have a concern or hesitation or notice something you can’t live with, walk away the horse is not for you.

Finally experience, if you are looking at prospective horses it always helps to take a coach or someone you respect who has experience in the field to get a second opinion. Remember most people who are selling horses are selling them for a reason.

There are some bargains to be had at the moment so if in your in the market, shop around and try not to fall in love too quickly. Remember quiet and safe, strengths, soundness, experience and a second opinion, happy eventer hunting.

by Travis Templer

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Colts can be quite cheeky when they are first born. That doesn’t mean they are bad. People

misinterpret this as ‘bad temperament’. I often hear this saying “This one’s got a lot of dirt in him” and this is where the problem often starts! But I call this ‘Spirit’ and I work with this rather than try and break it.

Young colts get smacked on the nose for nipping. They are normally restrained to have a

halter put on and are then ‘held firmly’ when being handled. That is a quick way to teach them to nip and bite.

As the colt gets bigger and grows stronger, he will challenge you to try and get higher in

the pecking order… Then out comes the poly pipe, the whips and the chains!!! I’ve seen young colts with chains “over” their nose and “in” their mouth. Putting a chain over their nose does a lot of damage to the cartilage in the nose. Chains in the mouth will destroy his mouth, ruining him for when it comes time to mouth him and break him in. What makes it worse is the handler will jerk the chain when handling or leading, which very quickly teaches them to throw their head up and learn to rear up. Correcting with poly pipe will make him feel like ‘you are attacking him’ and he only learns to rear up, strike and run backwards! This type of handling will make your colt ‘very resentful’ and disrespectful, causing him to wait for you to let your guard down, then often will pick the handler up and shake them like a rag doll. People tell me “he has attitude

and needs a good flogging to straighten him out”. They are quite taken back when I say that is the last thing your colt needs.

You may not think that any of these handling methods are doing any damage to your colt, but as he

becomes more mature he’ll become more and more resentful, chasing anything that comes into his yard, like dogs, birds and people! I’ve seen this scenario happen so many times where the owner has dominated the horse to keep him in line, using poly pipe, whips and chains and then when one of the staff members has to go in to feed or rug him, he tries to challenge them to get higher in the pecking order. I have heard of too many cases where owners tell staff, “Do not enter the colts yards without a whip”. Owners/handlers think that this behaviour is normal for a young colt. But this is “man made” behaviour! This behaviour comes from incorrect reprimanding from the handlers.

In my 10 steps I teach a lot about reading body language, this will help you to communicate better with

your horse. The reason young colts misbehave is there has been no basic training to show him where his comfort zone is, most training methods are to “beat up” a young colt to over power him and dominate him. It appears at this stage of training the young colt has respect for his handler but as the staff members enter his stable or yard he will become sneaky and looking to challenging you to get higher in the pecking order and sometimes quite

aggressive and dangerous. If he gets pushed around, hit or run backwards, he will start showing more stallions traits towards humans and lowly becomes harder to handle.

This can ALL be avoided by teaching your young colt signals rather than dominating him.

To get your colt to be manageable teach him the 10 steps, you can teach your young colt very

quickly in the first few weeks to “face up” and learn to “stand still”, rather than putting a halter on and making him stand. Once you have done your ‘Facing Up’ you will find your colt will stand still willingly to handle them all over, pick up feet, be brushed, rugged etc.

If he does go to nip you, just ‘step back’ and calmly swing the rope towards the direction of his hind

quarters and “face him up again”. Study my Foal Handling DVD to handle your foal correctly. If your colt nips when you have got the halter on, again just ‘step back’ and do a Pull and Release.

DO NOT run him backwards or drive him out of your space and definitely DO NOT flog him

with a whip, you’ll make a rod for your own back. By “stepping back” you are showing him that you are not attacking him…NEVER show him that you are the bad guy, he will get you back one day!!!

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Many people think they are training the colt but all they have done has totally intimidated him, building a relationship of resentment, instead of

mateship! Many of these horses will often do well in the show ring and the sport they are bred for, but at what cost.

Instead of mistreating a Colt with whips, chains or polypipe…Show him that you are his best mate and he will “respect” you. NEVER treat a Colt like you dislike him!

How would you feel???

If you are going to own a Colt, no matter how experienced you may be…Take the time to make sure your young colt has lots of interactions with other horses and foals. This

will stop him from getting too colty too early.

Introduce him to a quiet sensible horse before you start your weaning. I like to do my weaning “in reverse” by locking the “mare” in a safe yard. Study my Weaning DVD

to wean your foal correctly. DO NOT lock the foal up on their own after they have been weaned. If you do, they will not do well and will become very colty and hard to manage. When your colt is handled well and is backing up willingly and is ‘standing still’ (Step 2) and ‘backing’ on a finger signal (Step 4) you will have a calm well behaved colt.

It is very important to have your colt “stepping back” willingly, as some colts that have not been taught this, will barge forward and then it’s often a whack with the

poly pipe or a jerk with a chain over their nose to control him, making the colt feel like you are ‘attacking’ him. Remember, horses are prey animals. I see many “tell tale” signs of horses showing aggressiveness towards people, often he is just trying to protect himself, wouldn’t you?

When you’re ready to introduce a mare, pick a good quite mare, let him stand next to her, smell and touch her, if he tries to squawk and strike or

mount her THIS is where you just “step back” and do a ‘Pull and Release’ and try again. DO NOT yell at him or get up him!! The “Pull and Release” method is the only correction needed. Again this shows him that it was not you that

attacked him. Put him back in the position he was in and calmly begin again. People may say, “I don’t have time for this” but by teaching this way, it does not take a lot of time and you will be thankful that you tried it.

I have heard many stories about Stallions misbehaving around women due to scents like the mare…my wife has always handled all of our stallions with this method

and has never had them behave badly as they have had no reason to resent anyone. So this behaviour can often be due to bad handling and trying to overpower the colt or stallion. It should not matter what scent or smells are around him, with the right handling he will always stand quietly.

I have taught my stallions to mount on voice command without a halter. Colts and Stallions can be easy to work with when they are NOT misunderstood. All my colts

learn to stand next to the mare fully in season before they go to a show, you can never guarantee that somebody is not going to stand next to your colt with a mare that is fully in season.

Have your Colt standing quietly and ask him to back up with a finger signal. You can find more information on this in Step 2 & 3 in my DVD’s.

Spend a bit of time with your young colt and he’ll become a calm and well-mannered stallion.

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Logan Village Riding Club ran its Inaugural Hunter Trial on Sunday 2nd October, the first cross country competition run by the club on the newly built cross country course.

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TOOLS: Rubber Curry: Usually shaped like an oval or circle, has soft rubber “teeth”.

Dandy Brush: Stiff bristled brush.

Body Brush: Soft bristled brush, usually made of horse hair.

Hoof Pick/Brush: The hoofpick/brush combo can be found a most tack stores.

Mane Comb: I recommend plastic, you will be less likely to break the hairs.

Towel: Polishing towel/rag, helps remove sweat marks and gives the coat a nice shine after brushing.

GROOMING: When grooming a horse, start at the top of his neck and work your way to his rear, then switch sides and repeat. Make sure your horse or pony is safely tied wearing a leather halter or by using ‘quick-release’ snaps on cross-ties.

1. Start with the Rubber Curry. The rubber curry should be used in a circular motion to loosen dirt that has settled under the horse’s hair. NOTE: be very careful and gentle around bony areas of your horse’s body (such as his back or shoulders). Don’t use a Rubber Curry on your horse’s legs unless you can be extremely gentle with it. Never use a Curry or any stiff brush on your horse’s face. It’s too easy for your horse to injure his eye on the rubber curry or stiff bristled brush, and eye injuries are usually serious, needing immediate veterinarian attention.

2. Next, use the Dandy Brush. The motion for this brush is like the same motion you would use when sweeping a floor. You ‘flick’ the brush away and up from the coat so that the dirt comes off of his coat. Unless your horse is already extremely clean, you should see a slight cloud of dust with each stroke. If you don’t, you need more “flicking” action with this brush. If you don’t use this “flicking” motion, the dirt will just get pushed back under the hair, potentially causing irritation to the horse.

3. Then, you use the Body Brush. The body brush is meant to smooth down the hair and to get rid of any traces of left-over dirt after you have thoroughly used the Dandy Brush. With the Body Brush, you do not use a ‘flicking’ motion, instead, you smooth it flat over the horse’s coat to flatten the hair. This brush often gives the horse a shiny, clean appearance (but only when the brushes are used in this order!)

4. Next, use the Mane Comb to gently comb the horse’s mane. Use the Dandy Brush to brush the horse’s tail. Many people use the comb to brush their horse’s tails, but I don’t use a comb since it breaks the hairs more easily. If you want the horse to grow a long, flowing tail, you should use the Dandy brush instead (or don’t brush the tail at all...in this case, you could use warm water to rinse the tail, then apply a tail conditioner or Show Sheen to keep the tail from tangling or getting knots).

5. Now, on to the feet! You should first have your instructor show you how to pick up a horse’s feet. Usually, this can be done by running your hand down your horse’s leg, then gently squeezing his fetlock (ankle). Be sure not to pick up the horse’s foot too high, or he might loose balance. When you use the hoof pick, always scrape away from you, just as you would if you were using a carrot peeler. You don’t want to accidently injure yourself or your horse if he suddenly moves or pulls his foot away. It is important to thoroughly clean out the hollow areas on both sides of the frog, and around the sole of the foot. For an illustration of these areas of the hoof, view our Parts of the Hoof & Foot article.

6. The last step is using the Towel. A plain towel or rag will do, just wipe it over the horse’s coat to bring out the shine.

TA DA! You’re all done! When you are finished riding, it is good to give the horse another grooming to remove any sweat marks or dirt that accumulated from the arena or trail. It is also a wonderful ‘after riding’ reward for horses who like to be groomed.

OTHER TIPS: Some people will lightly spray the towel with a hair conditioner such as “Show Sheen”, to help bring out the shine in the horse’s coat. NOTE: be very careful when using Show Sheen or any similar product! It is very slippery under a saddle, so do not use it on the horse’s back or girth area if you are planning on riding or your saddle could slip and you could fall off! (I’ve seen this happen a few times at shows).

Another brush called a “Mud Brush”, has very stiff bristles. This can be used on horses that have been out rolling in the mud. Be sure that all the mud has dried before trying to brush it off, or it will just be smeared over the horse’s coat and rubbed in under the hair!

A Shedding Blade can be used in the spring time to help loosen and get rid of the extra hair that the horse may shed off due to the season change. Be very, very careful with a Shedding Blade, since the edges are very sharp! To avoid injuries to the horse, I recommend the shedding blade NOT be used on the face or legs of a horse.

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Last month’s Equipment article covered “bits”. The article that follows (Equipment) we will be looking into problems that may be occurring in training for showjumping. As this will mention some items covered in this article we thought it best to go through a brief overview on these items and what their attributes are first.

The rules referred to in this article are laid down by the EA (Equestrian Australia) and are based on the FEI (Federation Equestrian International) rules. The FEI is the international governing body for all Olympic equestrian disciplines.

BridlesIn showjumping there is not much in the way of regulations when it comes to bridles, assuming they are safe for horse and rider. Both snaffle and double bridles are permitted. The thickness of the bridle leather or colour of a PVC bridle is not noted on, neither is the type or amount of “bling” covering the bridle! It is advisable, however, to have sensible reins such as rubber or webbing reins with the grip parts in them, that do not become slippery with sweat. When using a martingale the reins must have stoppers on them to prevent the rings getting hooked up near the horse mouth.

NosebandsAgain there is little ruling on this part of the tack other than being safe and not causing harm to the horse. Cavessons (image right) are the simplest noseband and should be fastened leaving a gap of two fingers width. The same ruling applies as with the bits, less is better. If your horse is happy and quiet in the mouth don’t go to any other noseband for the sake of fashion.

The other very commonly seen noseband is the cavesson and flash band combination. This is sometimes called a Hanoverian noseband (image left). This keeps the horse’s mouth shut so it cannot use its jaw against you as an evasion.

Another type is the drop noseband (image right). This has a similar effect to the flash except moves the “hold” further down the nose. It is important that

neither the flash band or the drop noseband are too far down the horse’s nose so as to interfere with their breathing or put pressure on the soft gristly part of the nose closer to the nostrils.

The grackle or cross-over nose band (image left) covers a larger range of the horses jaw and is good if the horse wants to cross its jaw in evasion rather than just open its mouth. This style, being further up the nose, may allow more freedom to breath than the others.

It is important to ensure that the horse is not opening its mouth in avoidance to pain. Check your horse’s teeth etc before closing its mouth with the use of a noseband. That said, when using any of the last three nosebands to stop the horse evading, it is common for the horse to protest a little at first. If it does not settle ensure that there is no other reason for this behaviour.

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SaddlesA standard showjumping saddle looks something like this.

It has forward cut saddle flaps (designed for the shorter stirrup leg position) which often have supportive padded knee rolls to help keep the rider’s leg in place. The seat is comparatively flatter than saddles

for other disciplines, with the cantle and pommel low so that they do not interfere with the rider’s jumping position and the balance of the seat is generally further back.

Although any saddle is permitted, a good jumping saddle should promote good balance and position of the rider over the jump and be of maximum comfort to the horse wearing it.

It is important that the saddle fits the horse well. For example, if the pommel sits down or rubs on the horse’s withers or the saddle pinches the horse behind the shoulders it is going to be unhappy in its work.

Thus a good jump saddle should help the rider and horse in technique and confidence.

The only rule that related to the saddle is the stirrup: EA Show Jumping Rule article 257:2.1 ‘In the interest of safety, the stirrup iron and stirrup leather (this also applies to safety stirrups) must hang freely from the bar of the saddle and outside the flap. The athlete must not directly or indirectly tie any part of his body to the saddlery.’ Saddle clothsThere is no ruling in relation to the saddle cloth other than it is expected to be clean and presentable. White saddle cloths are mostly used but not required.

It is important that the saddle cloth is of adequate thickness for the horse and must also be big enough to support the area of the saddle entirely. Using a saddle cloth that finishes before the end of the saddle is likely to cause pressure sores.

Riser padsThese can be front riser or back riser pads. They go in between the saddle cloth and the saddle to alter the angle of the saddle so as to make the saddle sit level horizontally. Where possible, this can be a very cost effective way of enabling using the same saddle for different horses by simply adding or removing a riser pad where necessary.

The first picture below is an example of a back riser pad. It is thicker at the back raising the saddle up at the back.

The second is a front riser which does the opposite.

Numnahs & Gel PadsThese are a half saddle cloth, only covering the panel of the saddle. Numnahs are lined with sheepskin on the horse side whist the saddle side is generally cotton. Their purpose is to soften the contact between the horse and saddle.

Gel pads are made of a jelly type substance (thermoplastic polymer gel) which is designed to absorb shock and dissipate the pressure and the movement. They can also and prevent rubbing that may be caused by the saddle. However, these are not to be used to disguise a poor fitting saddle. Generally they sit between the saddle cloth and saddle. Recently new designs have come out that sit under the saddle cloth, that stick to it and the horse’s coat, to prevent the saddle slipping backwards or forwards in addition to the other properties.

GirthsThere are many types of girth available for show jumping. Leather, material, elasticised, anti-girth gall, bates have even produced a girth with the “cair” design that has become a well known attribute to their saddles. If your horse is unhappy when girthed up it may be due to a badly fitting saddle or an uncomfortable girth. You can also buy girth protectors. These are a sheep skin sleeve the go over the girth to provide increased comfort for the horse and reduce the likeliness of creating girth galls.

Stud guards are a type of girth which incorporate a large section (of usually leather) that covers the horse’s belly just behind the girth. This stops the horse from bruising itself if it is so sharp with its front leg action over the fence that it physically thuds itself in the chest with its front hooves. It also provides protection from the studs in the horse shoes from cutting its chest (if it wears studs), hence the name.

The second stud girth shows a stud girth with the bates cair system incorporated.

Any type of girth, girth protector and stud guard are allowed.

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Local Horse visits the OperaOpera Queensland patrons were recently treated to a finale with a slight twist.

Local horse “Belleclaire Bunya” AKA “Bunya” made his opera debute at the Piazza, Southbank. The evening was a teaser for the upcoming 2012 Queensland Opera season

with 1,500 guests in attendance made up of VIPs including The Premier of Queensland, Anna Bligh MP, subscribers, patrons, sponsors and corporate partners. The Master of Ceremonies for the function was Tony Johnston.

Many a stranger dropped in during rehearsals in awe of a horse casually grazing the lawns of Southbank. Bunya as only Bunya can took it all in his stride, accepting all the pats,

photos and accolades from the locals. Emma Glenn (pictured above) was Bunya’s handler, with Jeannie Maher in control of make-up, costumes and saddlery. Saddlery supplied by Zelie Bullen (Animals Allround)

Bunya performed in the final segment of the evening, ‘Carmen’ ridden by Bass-baritone Sam Hartley and assisted by Emma.

Bunya has been performing for just over 8 years and has had numerous leading roles. I suppose he must say to himself, that around his paddock there is never a dull moment!!

Medieval justice, delightful sattire and a flaming beauty feature in Opera Queensland’s 2012 Season when the company presents a concert rendition of Verdi’s Macbeth in April, a wonderful new production of Gilbert and Sullivan’s The Mikado in July and the Queensland première of Francesca Zambello’s stunning production of Bizet’s Carmen in October. The season will feature a superb lineup of Australian and international artists including Kirstin Chávez, Konstantin Andreyev, José Carbó, Michael Lewis, Elizabeth Whitehouse, Kaludi Kaludow, Blake Bowden and Eugene Gilfedder.

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On the 2 A u g u s t

we set off for England to attend the 3 day UK National Side Saddle Show on the 5 to 7 August held at Addington

Manor near Buckingham in Buckinghamshire about an hour north of London. Addington Manor is an amazing horse venue used by the Olympic teams for their training. As one drives down the tree-lined entry into Addington Manor, there is a life- size statue of a Thoroughbred horse standing tall and proud, following which there are two fenced jumping arenas, three outdoor dressage arenas and plenty of grassed warm-up areas.

However, the key feature are the two massive

indoor arenas under one roof which in one there is a cafeteria with a glazed seating area allowing diners to watch the displays in the adjacent arena on the ground floor together with a further restaurant / viewing area on twhe first floor. The main arena has tiered seating for the length of the arena and a very high quality sound system and illumination for night time presentations. Nearby, shielded by trees and hedges are about 50 stables and extensive parking areas.

This year’s show attracted about 231 entries from all over England and Scotland as well as Ireland. There

were also entries from Austria and Poland, all of whom drove to the show, crossing the English Channel on the vehicle ferries as livestock are not allowed in the tunnel under the English Channel. In addition to riders there were international visitors from USA, Canada, Israel, Germany, France and the Netherlands.

The first day was mainly dressage

competitions with some equitation jumping, historical side saddle class and some riden hack classes for ponies and veteran horses. There was a very entertaining evening programme which

comprised “themed” freestyle classes to music. Each riders presentation commenced with a short narrated story introduction from the commentator describing the theme selected by the rider for her presentation and then the rider dressed in a costume matching the theme started her demonstration accompanied by appropriately themed music. Displays included Mary Poppins, Black Swan, Circus Clown, Dolly Parton, Flight Attendant and Old MacDonald’s Farm played by an entire family dressed as farm animals, all ridden Side Saddle and lots

more.

On the second day there

were junior and senior equitation championsh ips , lots more jumping, and yes they do fly around the show jumps in side saddle… very exciting to watch. Fancy dress classes displayed the creativity of individual riders. Costume concours d’elegence class was lovely to watch with some beautiful colourful period costumes of by-gone eras.

The night time programme comprised the championship finals culminating in the ride – off for Side Saddle

Rider of the Year Award. For this event, there were four horses offered to the four riders that they had never ridden before and they had to ride each horse in turn for 10 minutes, all riding at the same time in the arena before four judges watching carefully as to how well they rode and handled the horses.

A lot of the rider turnout and equitation classes are quite time consuming as the judge will often ride

each horse after another judge has checked the gear and habits. The horses vary from thoroughbreds, ponies, heavy cob and hunter type, pure bred mountain and moorland horses.

At the end of the third day, they

held a relay race over jumps, the teams consisted of three riders from each area around the country and the winning team was the one with the least faults over the fastest

time. It was a very fast event as the horses and riders jumped fearlessly around the course.

A lady saddler from Germany came with a stand displaying her work along with a German tailor

who made the most amazing costume copied from a picture. There were several other trade stands selling all things side saddle, accessories, clothing, etc. Two other saddlers from the UK were there doing saddle fitting and repairs on the spot for riders.

It was a very busy three days and the weather was lovely, about 23 Celsius, as it was summer in England.

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Time is running out to get your tickets for the most exciting and unique fusion of competition and equine entertainment that Sydney has ever seen. So we’re going to give you the “lowdown” on what the fantastic evening programs are all about!

Thursday the 10th of November – Opening Night

Is being launched by the fabulous musical family from Queensland, The Twine. This 2.5 piece (Mum, Dad and pint sized son, Obie) play 5 instruments each on stage and will take you on a joyous rollercoaster of rhythm and groove.

Then it’s time for the Australian Open Reining Championships, where the country’s top Reiners will demonstrate their skill as they gallop fast and slow circles, execute perfect lead changes, spin at amazing speed, roll back, and perform the quintessential reining maneuver, the sliding stop – all to fabulous music!

In addition to this fantastic program, our US guest, bareback and bridleless freestyle Reining champion, Stacy Westfall will deliver a presentation that will amaze you, on her Australian equine mate, “Tell Me a Story”. The night will come to an hilarious end, with a performance of incredible horse training and fun by the Double Dan Horsemanship team.

Friday the 11th of November – High Flying Friday

For the first time ever, EQUITANA brings two major competitions to the one evening program, guaranteeing a jam-packed night of action.

The Equestrian Grand Final – Jumping, will see 18 of the country’s best Grand Prix show jumpers battle it out for the title of champion. Places for this contest have been hotly contested over the last 12 months, so the audience will some high action.

Hot on the heels of the Jumping, will be the Zilco Four In Hand Driving Challenge, which will showcase the skill of some of Australia’s best drivers, as they navigate the course of marathon hazards and cones in the indoor Dome arena. Gold medal winning Aussie Driver, Boyd Exell, has accepted the invitation to compete in the challenge, so you can bet these drivers will be under the whip!

Saturday 12th November - Spectacular Saturday

Sees the beauty and grace of the Equestrian Grand Final – Dressage Freestyle. This world cup qualifying competition promises top riders showcasing equine athleticism at its best – all gift wrapped in beautiful music.

S u p p o r t i n g the freestyle is the incredible “String Angels”, a dynamic, sophisticated act that has played to audiences all over the world and brings the classics into the twenty first century with a bang! As a special feature for EQUITANA, lead violinist, Sarah Moir, will serenade Thoroughbred Okie, in an unforgettable liberty piece.

To finish off the night, our Dutch Dressage Superstar guests, Edward Gal and Hans Peter Minderhoud will deliver a truly unique freestyle together!

Sunday 13th of November – Super Sunday

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Iceland Visit by Wendy TidboldFollowing our visit to the UK National Side Saddle Show and a quick visit to Amsterdam where we enjoyed not only a canal cruise, but more importantly, a lovely horse and carriage ride around the picturecue streets of Amsterdam, then back to the UK and onto Glasgow for our flight to Iceland for a six day coach tour.

Iceland was so different from its name and my preconceived ideas of what it might be like. The country had a fascinating landscape comprising volcanoes, glaciers, lakes, geysers, hot mud pools, lava flows, desert areas and the most waterfalls I have ever seen in my life. However, the most noticeable feature that amazed me was the very fertile country in many areas with lots of sheep, cattle and Icelandic horses.

Yes, Icelandic horses and I had the opportunity to ride through the countryside for an hour and a half on one of these beautiful horses on a trail ride. They average only about 14 hands and are wonderful to ride and are built like a tank! Because of their sturdy conformation, they feel like 16

hands when you are on them, except when I went to vault off I nearly fell over as I hit the ground before I left the saddle.

I was corrected twice for referring to them as ponies when the locals call them horses. Their trot is called the “tolt” and is so smooth. They have a very high front knee action and they just glide along. The “tolt” is called the gift of the Gods and the canter is wonderful also, although its pretty fast and they are so sure footed.

Interestingly, they are all shod as the ground can be quite rough from volcanic ash and stone. They come in all colours from black, white paint, palamino and anything else that you can think of. They have a lovely temperament. The saddles they use are dressage saddles with nice soft leather quilted seats, all made in leather and some are made in Iceland.

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Once you have read this article, you will realise how important it is to be educated about equine eyesight. This lesson will change the way you approach and work around your horse, creating a safer and more trusting environment with your horse.

Do horses see color?

Many scientists believe that horses cannot see colour, however, there is no scientific proof of this. There has been extensive research and studies on equine eyesight, but the topic of whether horses can or cannot see colour is still unknown.

Can horses see much detail?

Horses see less detail than the human eye, but they have a much broader field of vision than we do. Their vision is very sensitive to movement, which allows them to watch for possible enemies, even in the dark.

The horse has a hard time seeing depth. This is why many hunter/jumper riders will experience that it is harder to jump wider (deeper) fences than a single fence. Horses also cannot sense very well how far an object is from their body.

How well can horses see in the dark?

They can see better in the dark than humans can, however, they take longer to adapt to light and dark than other animals. Whenever you are in a situation where you are going from a lighted area to a fairly dark area (or visa versa), be sure to give your horse enough time to adjust to the new lighting.

This explains why many horses become frightened or anxious when being lead from a lighted barn aisle into a darker area (such as a dark trailer, or to an outside paddock at night).

Where are the horse’s blind spots?

Your horse has a blind spot that extends about 4 feet in front of his face, which may vary depending on the shape of his head. If your horse has a wider head, he will have a longer blind spot. If he has a narrow head, he will have a shorter blind spot.

You should never approach your horse directly from the front. If you approach him from the front, he cannot see you until you are about six inches from his face (this explains why horse will raise and/or tilt or turn their head if you approach directly from the front). Even when you are that close, he only sees your shoulders and not the middle of your body - and even that much is distorted.

Horses cannot see the ground near their front feet, and they cannot see their own knees and chest. Horses also have a blind spot directly behind them. This is the most dangerous blind spot, should the horse become frightened and kick at you. Always be careful and alert when walking behind your horse. A horse may kick at any sudden, unexpected noise.

Never punish your horse for spooking. Instead, relax...and take a second to remember that he was born with a blind spot (and with many, many predators). Punishment will only cause more fear and confusion. Speak calmly and try to reassure that everything is fine. Horses may occasionally spook or suddenly kick at unexpected noises in their blind spots, of where they cannot see.

Due to many blind spots, horses have to raise and lower their heads in order to see objects in their proper focus. This will explain why many horses will raise their head (as if to spook) when a person walks up to them directly in front and reaches to pet the horse’s f o r ehead . . .most likely, he is just trying to focus better on what he cannot see clearly.

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Once you have read this article, you will realise how important it is to be educated about equine eyesight. This lesson will change the way you approach and work around your horse, creating a safer and more trusting environment with your horse.

Do horses see color?

Many scientists believe that horses cannot see colour, however, there is no scientific proof of this. There has been extensive research and studies on equine eyesight, but the topic of whether horses can or cannot see colour is still unknown.

Can horses see much detail?

Horses see less detail than the human eye, but they have a much broader field of vision than we do. Their vision is very sensitive to movement, which allows them to watch for possible enemies, even in the dark.

The horse has a hard time seeing depth. This is why many hunter/jumper riders will experience that it is harder to jump wider (deeper) fences than a single fence. Horses also cannot sense very well how far an object is from their body.

How well can horses see in the dark?

They can see better in the dark than humans can, however, they take longer to adapt to light and dark than other animals. Whenever you are in a situation where you are going from a lighted area to a fairly dark area (or visa versa), be sure to give your horse enough time to adjust to the new lighting.

This explains why many horses become frightened or anxious when being lead from a lighted barn aisle into a darker area (such as a dark trailer, or to an outside paddock at night).

Where are the horse’s blind spots?

Your horse has a blind spot that extends about 4 feet in front of his face, which may vary depending on the shape of his head. If your horse has a wider head, he will have a longer blind spot. If he has a narrow head, he will have a shorter blind spot.

You should never approach your horse directly from the front. If you approach him from the front, he cannot see you until you are about six inches from his face (this explains why horse will raise and/or tilt or turn their head if you approach directly from the front). Even when you are that close, he only sees your shoulders and not the middle of your body - and even that much is distorted.

Horses cannot see the ground near their front feet, and they cannot see their own knees and chest. Horses also have a blind spot directly behind them. This is the most dangerous blind spot, should the horse become frightened and kick at you. Always be careful and alert when walking behind your horse. A horse may kick at any sudden, unexpected noise.

Never punish your horse for spooking. Instead, relax...and take a second to remember that he was born with a blind spot (and with many, many predators). Punishment will only cause more fear and confusion. Speak calmly and try to reassure that everything is fine. Horses may occasionally spook or suddenly kick at unexpected noises in their blind spots, of where they cannot see.

Due to many blind spots, horses have to raise and lower their heads in order to see objects in their proper focus. This will explain why many horses will raise their head (as if to spook) when a person walks up to them directly in front and reaches to pet the horse’s f o r ehead . . .most likely, he is just trying to focus better on what he cannot see clearly.

Equine EyesightWhat do Horses See?

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Binocular and Monocular Vision:

When both eyes are focused on one object in front, the horse is using binocular vision. You will know when a horse is using binocular vision because he will usually stand alert, with both of his ears focused on an object in front of him.

Horses can see with each eye separately. This is called monocular vision, which allows the horse to watch in front of him with one eye and in back of him with the other. This is especially useful when watching for predators.

When a horse sees movement using monocular vision, he will usually turn his head to see with both eyes - switching to binocular vision (to focus on the moving object). When a horse switches from monocular vision to binocular vision, this causes objects to jump and distort - until focused on again. This may cause horses to unexplainably spook.

Horses cannot use binocular and monocular vision at the same time. It is very important to

have your horse’s attention when working with them. It is a safe practice to constantly talk to your horse while working around him.

Are Blue Eyes Inferior?

Most horses have dark coloured eyes (usually brown). Some people believe that blue eyes are inferior. However, there is no scientific evidence that this is true. Blue eyes are the result from lack of pigment in the iris. This does not affect the horse’s vision.

The horse’s eyesight is very different than human eyesight. What you see when you look at something is very different from what your horse sees.

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Eventually 80% of all grey horses will develop a melanoma; the good news is that they are very rarely fatal. 99% of all

grey horse melanomas are benign but this doesn’t mean that theywillnotturnmalignantintime,howevermosthorseswilldie of old ages before dying as a direct result of the melanoma itself. A study conducted by the University of Queensland suggest that most grey horses have heavily pigmented internal lesions which show signs of non malignancy because they appear to occur along set paths rather than spreading to other parts of the horse including vital organs and they also very rarelyaffectedthehorsecausingdeath.Theresearchsuggestthat the slow growing masses were caused by hair follicles that lost their ability to produce pigment or to pass it onto growing hair, caused by age and changes in the cells; that pigmentbuilding up into the grey horse melanoma ( a tumour of the melanocytecell).Inshort,melanomaisacancerthatdevelopsinthemelanincellsoftheskin,melaninbeingthepigmentthatmakes some skin darker than others and all though horses of any colour can get a melanoma; they are most common in grey horses. The bad news is that melanoma in non-grey horsesaremostlymalignantandpotentiallyaggressive.

Melanomas can he hard, soft, singular or in clusters.They are mostly found around the horse’s anus and the

underside of the tail, around the sheath, on the head andears,oraroundtheparotidglandandaroundthethroatlatcharea. They can also be found on the legs and girth area. The rate of growth will depend on each horse with some growing quicklyandothersgrowveryslow.

Ifthetumourissmallandnotcausingthehorseanyproblems,they are best left alone and surgically removing it canactivate the cells which can increase the likely hood of thetumour regrowing bigger and more aggressive than before surgery. Many small melanoma’s can hang around for years not changing or growing very slowly and its best to monitor yourhorse tocheck for frequentchanges in size, shapeandappearance.

If your horse has a melanoma which does need treatment thereareanumberofdifferentoptions.

Surgery: should only be considered where the mass is less than 3cm in diameter and in an area which isn’t close to

vital nerves and vessels. Larger masses can be extremely problematicbecausetheycommonlyreoccurmoreaggressiveand in clusters which can cause a real mess.

Cryotherapy: This is freezingwith liquid nitrogen. Inmostcases a large part of themass is surgically removedfirst

and thentherest frozen twoto threetimes.Thisproceduredoesneedrepeatingtokeepthetumourtoamanageablesize.

CimetidineTherapy:AsthefounderofSaveaHorseAustraliaHorse Rescue and Sanctuary I have seen many grey horses

with melanoma and this is the treatment that we prefer. It is one of the most promising advances in the treatment for grey horse melanoma in the world. It was originally used as a humananti-ulcerdrugcalledTagament.Cimetidineprovidesthe greatest benefit to horses with melanoma’s whichare actively increasing in size and number. It doesn’t havemuch benefit to slow growing masses. The drug treats themelanoma bymodifying the portion of the immune systemthatallowsmelanomastogrowuncheckedandstimulatesthecellmediationimmuneresponseneededtofightthetumour.

Currently there isn’t any way of knowing what horses will respond to the drug and what horse won’t. A good

response to treatment is typically assessed by a decrease of approximately 50% in the size and number of the melanomas with no further progression of the grey horse disease for several years. Changes in the size and number of the melanomas duringtreatmentshouldoccurafter2–7weeksoftreatment.The good news is that the drug isn’t overly expensive and can be purchased through any veterinarian.

Vaccination:ThereisresearchcontinuingintheUSAforthedevelopment of a tissue based vaccine made from the

horses own tumour cells which will combat the melanoma and clinical studies have seen success for melanomas on the face,bodyand legsbutmassesonthetailsheathandalongthe jugular have not seen the same success. I’m not sure when orifthisvaccinationwillbeavailableinAustralia.

If your horse has grey horse melanomas it

is extremely important to keep him as healthy as possible taking on a natural diet and supplement plan, thiswill help maintain a strong immune system. Feeding your

horse as natural as possible is the most important factor which can prove quite difficult at times due to horses needing alargegrazingareawithaccesstodifferentplantsgrowingondifferentsoils.Inapaddockedenvironmentitisimportanttosupplementwith a good quality herbal vitamin andmineralsupplement.Pleasenotethatthisisdifferentfromcommercialvitamin and mineral supplements and its best to contact your local equine herbal suppler for a natural alternative. YatalaProduce in Yatala is an herbal suppler and can help with a natural herbal blend for your horse.

Melanomas are not a death sentence for your horse and

with the correct management youwill haveyourequine friendwithyouforaverylongtimewiththe lumps causing no problems; however they can sit dormant for years and without warning can turn malignant. Always have your horse assessed by a professional veterinarian. This article is nota substitute for professionalveterinarian advice.

Grey Horse Melanoma

Melanoma on the jugular

Melanoma on the side of the head

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In my last article I mentioneda shoe that was nail free. The particular shoes are Sigafoosthat you glue to the hoof. These type of shoes and any other nail free shoe are extremely useful when it is necessary due to things like extremely bad hoof walls or lameness. When I work with veterinarians we quiteoftenfitnail freeshoetypestohorses that are in a lot of pain.

There is no need sometimesto be hitting the hoof with a

hammer and causing them a lot of trauma and a very bad experience which they will never forget. For the every day hoof maintenance the bare foot trim is always the best option,and if youare ridingorworkingyourhorsea lot,thenthetraditionalnailonshoeisstillthemostcommonrecommendation. Ithasbeenused forhundredsof yearsandwhenfittedcorrectly,shouldnotcauseanyilleffects.The shoe is there to protect the hoof from excessive wear and damage from sharp objects and the like. The wall grows similartothatofapersonsfingerandtoenailsmeaningitregenerates continually. It takes about twelvemonths togrow from the coronary band at the toe and nine months at theheel.Thisisanaveragehoofgrowthtimeframeandcanbe speeded up with a good diet and also hoof supplements. So the choosing of hoof maintenance for your horse should

bemadefromassessingyourparticularcircumstances,notthe next door neighbour or your friend up the road or even someonesellingaparticularproductortheirownagenda.

The care of the horses hoof is not complicated. Nature providing them with a very resilient structure that can withstandallkindsofsurfaces,andall theyneed is tobemaintained.Andofcausethebestwayto lookafteryourhorse is to have a qualified farrier attend to its hooves.Justlikemostothertrades,thesepeoplehavehadtodoafouryearapprenticeshiptobecomecertifiedtradespeople.Insummarymostofthesehoofattachmentproductshaveausefulpurpose,andwhenusedappropriatelyandfortheright circumstances they are very good but normally a bit expensive.

So keep it simple and good hoof care to you all.

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32 Australian Quarter Horse News - June/July 2011

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What is CVT?

CVT – Cycloidal Vibration Therapy – was introduced more than 60 years ago, and has been used with great success worldwide. CVT is medically proven to increase circulation and lymphatic drainage through a sooth-ing massage action which relaxes the muscles and increases joint mobility.

Portable physiotherapy equipment and furniture containing the unique CVT action has provided significant benefits to humans for many years and now your horse can benefit too.

Veterinary Research shows that CVT improves a horse’s stride length by an average of 13%, trot speed by an average of 21% and increase hock an-gles by an average of 9%.

The EquiVibe Story

EquiVibe is Australian Owned and Manufactured. The EquiVibe systems are manufactured as a part of CV Equine Systems. The Team behind EquiVibe has been manufacturing and distributing the unique CVT products for over 26 years. Their experience combined with equine specialists, has resulted in the state of the art design and features of EquiVibe.

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Regular use of EquiVibe products will provide your horse with an extensive range of benefits including:

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32 Australian Quarter Horse News - June/July 2011

EquiVibe combines the latest tech-nology and state of the art design with Cycloidal Vibration Therapy to optimise peak performance in every horse! EquiVibe provides the oppor-tunity for every horse owner to have the ability to enhance their horse’s performance at a professional level. Whether looking at a business pros-pect or just for private use on horses, there is a combination to suit all.

What is CVT?

CVT – Cycloidal Vibration Therapy – was introduced more than 60 years ago, and has been used with great success worldwide. CVT is medically proven to increase circulation and lymphatic drainage through a sooth-ing massage action which relaxes the muscles and increases joint mobility.

Portable physiotherapy equipment and furniture containing the unique CVT action has provided significant benefits to humans for many years and now your horse can benefit too.

Veterinary Research shows that CVT improves a horse’s stride length by an average of 13%, trot speed by an average of 21% and increase hock an-gles by an average of 9%.

The EquiVibe Story

EquiVibe is Australian Owned and Manufactured. The EquiVibe systems are manufactured as a part of CV Equine Systems. The Team behind EquiVibe has been manufacturing and distributing the unique CVT products for over 26 years. Their experience combined with equine specialists, has resulted in the state of the art design and features of EquiVibe.

The Benefits of EquiVibe

With CVT penetrating through up to 4ft of tissues and bone, you are able to achieve benefits and assist more extensive range of ailments than that of some more traditional methods of therapy.

Regular use of EquiVibe products will provide your horse with an extensive range of benefits including:

• Increases Circulation

• Release of Toxins

• Lymphatic Drainage

• Improved Muscle Tone

• Enhanced Recovery

• Increases Flexibility

• Increases Stride Length

The Combination of these Benefits will assist with conditions such as:

• Lactic Acid Build Up

• Muscle Soreness

• Respiratory Conditions

• Joint / Tendon / Ligament Problems

• Inflammation and Swelling

• Bruising and Abscess

• Reduce Nervous Tension

• Pre Event Conditioning

Designed by Professionals for All Horse Owners

Not just revised for horses but De-signed for horses. With the input of professionals such as Vets, Therapists and Saddlers EquiVibe will enable, a time efficient, professional result at a premium level, while keeping the user and horse safe.

FREE CALL: 1800 CVT EQUINE (1800 288 378) www.equivibe.com.au

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