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The Sunshine Tour 2015

The All England Showground at Hickstead opens its

doors to this unaffiliated championship show on

18th September 2015

Something exciting and different based in the South

INTERVIEW: Horseboarder Ross Towner

Hickstead 2015 – The Longines Royal

International Horse Show

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FRONT COVER : Beezie Madden wins the Longines King George V Gold Cup at The Longines Royal International Horse Show, 2015. © Julian Portch

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Contents

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PAGE 04 ....................................Autumn/Winter Rugs – We select some of the finest to keep our horses happyPAGE 08 ....................................Close up – A selection of your favourite horse picsPAGE 10 ....................................Exciting new sport – NagMag talks to Ross TownerPAGE 14 ....................................COMPETITION – Win tickets to Your Horse Live PAGE 15 ....................................National Equine Health Survey – 2015 results PAGE 16 .................................... The Longines Royal International Horse show – Revisted with Julian Portch and Stephanie DewittPAGE 18 ....................................The Sunshine Tour – More rider profiles PAGE 21 ....................................This Girl Can – Give Horses a go day on 13th September PAGE 22 ...................................Fashion – It’s a Rainbow world for the horse and dog world PAGE 24 ....................................Winter Feed – Sound advice for changing season PAGE 28 ....................................Showtime – Forthcoming equestrian events in your areaPAGE 31 ....................................Leg up for Talent – Charlotte Dupey joins the ranks

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Kitting Your Horse out for WinterA lthough few of us like to think

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the long, dark nights, cold weather and

mud that go with it, it is sensible to

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Winter goes hand in hand with

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There are so many rugs available today, from rain

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fly sheets, all in different styles and prices it often creates

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horse. Human interaction with horses including trimming,

clipping, bathing and grooming can reduce a horse’s

natural ability to regulate his own body temperature

depending on the environmental conditions. A fully clipped

thoroughbred that struggles to keep weight on is going

to need to be more ‘rugged up’ than a well conditioned,

hardy native pony in a full coat. Therefore we must

carefully consider what your horse needs and remember

whilst it is important not to let your horse get cold in

miserable weather it is also necessary to ensure that he is

not over rugged either, as this is not only uncomfortable

for him, it can lead to sweating skin rashes, rubbing and in

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It is essential to make sure that your horse’s rug fits

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Redhorse Dressage Annual Junior Dressage Show, 16th August, Willow Farm, Faversham, Kent

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Winner Prelim 13 Lucy Parker and Black Bear

Winner Class 2 Intro B Britany Dyball and Phoenix

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Winner Class 3 Prelim A Jasmine Miller and Prince

Winner Class 4 Prelim 7 Chelsea Tolhurst and Oonagh

Winner Class 3 Prelim B Megan Platts and Timber

Winner class 2 Intro A Lily Baker and Daisy


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Flash and Linda Sumner – Novice winner, Redhorse Dressage Championship, 19th July, Willow Farm, Kent. Photo by Alex Murrell Photography

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What and when was the connection made to come up with the idea of horseboarding?

We started on snow. One winter we roped a door to

the saddle and started messing around in the fields with

Charlie riding and me balancing on the door.

We then progressed to using skateboards on roads.

At that point I saw an article in The Metro advertising the

sport. Charlie thought I was crazy to want to take it to that

level but it couldn’t have worked out better…I remind her

of that every day. Ha!

Can you tell me about the feeling that you get from the sport and how it works for the team?

It makes me so nervous that I can often feel sick

before we start or feel like my heart is going to fall out of

my mouth, but once we start it’s such an adrenaline buzz.

To be able to do something new like that in front of

such big crowds makes you feel great and to do it with

Charlie, who is also my girlfriend, makes it extra unique,

although that can sometimes make it difficult. Ha!

We’ve been champions for the last four years so this

sport has already produced so many amazing moments for

us to remember.

What equipment do you need to get started? And what skills do you need?

A mountain board (off road skateboard), a rope

INTERVIEW : Horseboarder Ross Towner

Dead Pigeons take to the Boards

H ave you ever felt that although you are in love

with your horse and the rewards and wonders

it can bring, you still yearn to do something

that is exciting and different?

There is now a new Team sport sweeping the country

that can fill in this gap for you. NagMag talked with

Horseboarder Ross Towner, member of the Dead Pigeons

Team based in the South for an insight to this up and

coming sport.

TEAM : Dead Pigeon (National Champions 2012, 2013, 2014)HORSE : Father Seamus (Naboo) – 15.3 TB,RIDER : Charlie Buss – 28 Years OldBOARDER : Ross Towner – 31 years oldFASTEST HORSEBOARDING SPEED : 40.1 mph

Charlie has always worked with horses. Ross has always

enjoyed a large number of sports such as football,

tennis, hockey etc.

Have you ever been the slightest bit interested in horses?

I personally had never been interested in horses until

I met Charlie six years ago. I now have to be…for the good

of the team…and my relationship. Ha!

Charlie has grown up with horses since she could

walk and always been keen to try new odd exciting horse

sports, so this was an easy decision for her.

Crave an adrenalin rush that you can share with your equine partner?

WORDS : Linda Warburton IMAGES : Joe Beasant

Ross Towner

Daniel Fowler-Prime and Laura White

Daniel Fowler-Prime


(water ski rope) and a horse.

Those who like to skate need to work with a friend

who can ride and build the team up together.

The boarder needs balance, stamina and large amount

of guts while the rider needs to be confident and assertive

and get the team round the course with the boarder still

attached and to do that at the fastest possible speed.

How did the idea start, and then how did it get to its present situation, as an up and coming team sport?

Daniel Fowler-Prime, one of our fellow competitors,

invented the sport and got it up and running to where it is

today through hard work and persistence.

He is still competing to this day but luckily we’ve

managed to knock him off the top spot for the last few years.

There’s now a large professional team that work

behind the scenes to keep Horseboarding UK running

smoothly at the current level but with a large eye to

the future and how it can progress. Daniel is primarily a

professional horseman, working in film and television.

While training with a friend they decided to tie a board

to the back of a car, and at that time he had a ‘light bulb

‘moment and wondered if he could somehow tie a board

and be towed behind a horse. By 2005, this presented

many photo opportunities and magazines and television

throughout the world were treated to wonderful images of

horses towing surf boards on the beaches of Cornwall. The

following year the first Surf boarding competitions were

held in France and by 2008 had spread to the UK. Daniel

thought it would be easier to take this new sport off the

beaches and into fields, hence drag racing; still only run

in straight lines was borne. In 2011 while visiting Olympia

Horse Show, he was watching the teams of four Driving

Trials and decided that perhaps boarding could be carried

out using a similar kind of slalom course, creating a more

entertaining and team oriented sport and this is where it is

at today.

Where would a reader go to get started and to see horseboarding in practice?


The boarder needs balance, stamina and large amount of

guts while the rider needs to be confident and assertive

Ross Towner in action

Ihorse Team in action

Daniel Fowler-Prime

Horseboarding UK have a website and run regular

training camps where all the skills can be picked up and

everybody meet.

The championship is run all over the country

at the Living Heritage country shows from March to

September.

What’s the best and worse feeling when participating?

I’m very lucky, I have the fastest horse, champion

rider and a real passion for going stupidly fast, so

the best feeling for us is when we’re really clicking

as a team and pushing the time limits each race, but

obviously its racing and in racing, sometimes you lose…

I’d say that would be the hardest thing sometimes. Even

though we have to accept that…we’re not great losers.

Ha!

Can you use any breed of horse, or are there specific breeds that lend themselves to boarding?

You can use any breed of horse. We’ve raced

against Gypsy Cobs, Hunters, ponies, all sorts, but if

you really want to compete at the top with the big boys

then the ideal breeds are Thoroughbreds or polo ponies.

They have the best results in Horseboarding. Polo

ponies are ideal for the quick turns and fast acceleration.

But the thoroughbreds have the highest top speeds.

How do you train, the horse? You start off slow, in walk getting the horse used

to the rope attached to the saddle and the sight of

boarder that will be riding behind them. Once they

feel comfortable with all the elements of the team and

the equipment involved you can start practicing it in

a canter and going round bends etc. There’s a weave

element in the course as well so that is an obstacle that

you would need to run the horses through.

We take ours to Golden Cross Equestrian Centre

where they have an indoor sand school to help them

learn the course and build the boarders stamina.

Where would you like to see the sport in say five years time?

It’s progressed every year so far, but in five years

time I’d like to think that we could possibly race the best

in the world at International events around the world on

specially designed courses.

It’s a sport, it’s a show, its two genres coming

together to make something truly unique and exciting

so I can only encourage people to get involved. NM



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Buzzing – Charlie and Ross

Dead Pigeons – Live!

Charlie with Nabo


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The Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance receives no government funding, and offers a vital service to all local horse riders.

Quob Stables kick starting the fundraising with their annual Charity Fun Day in May which raised over £800 with around 300 families enjoying a host of equestrian displays from local experts, pony rides, a bouncy castle and face painting.

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National Equine Health Survey 2015 Results

W e are all familiar with the old adage ‘no foot, no horse,’ but the

results of the latest National Equine Health Survey (NEHS) show that lameness is three times more likely to be caused by conditions such as osteoarthritis in the limb rather than problems in the foot.

The horse’s foot is fundamental to soundness and performance but NEHS results have shown consistently that limb lameness, as opposed to foot lameness, is in fact the biggest syndrome affecting horses. In the latest survey, conducted in May, a total of 18% were recorded as lame. 13.5% of these were recorded as suffering with lameness such as osteoarthritis, also known as degenerative joint disease. Meanwhile foot lameness was recorded in 4.5% of returns, a similar figure to previous years.

Josh Slater from the Royal Veterinary College, who is member of BEVA’s Health & Medicines Committee and analysed the NEHS data, said: “NEHS is now producing important evidence that is replacing subjective opinion. While the lameness figures were initially surprising, given that the foot has been generally regarded as

Limbs not feet are main cause of lameness reveals horse survey

the main problem area, the fact that these figures have remained consistent over the past three years gives constructive credibility to the data. Our findings will help owner vigilance with day-to-day healthcare as well as help prioritise on areas for future veterinary education and research.”

The six most notable disease syndromes identified in the 2015 National Equine Health Survey are consistent with findings over previous years:1. Lameness 2. Skin diseases 3. Back problems 4. Recurrent Airway Obstruction 5. Laminitis6. PPID (‘Equine Cushing’s Disease)

23.2% of horses were reported as being overweight with a Body Condition Score of 3.5-5, continuing the upward trend seen in previous years. Next year’s survey will explore links between obesity and the possible associated rise of obesity-related diseases such as equine metabolic syndrome and laminitis.

The Survey also enables participants to report on any health problems not covered in the survey

questions, giving them a chance to shape future survey subjects.

Gemma Taylor, Education Officer at Blue Cross explains: “This year 11% of our free text answers mentioned gastric ulcers giving a valuable insight into the prevalence gastric ulcer syndrome in the principally leisure horse NEHS population. As a result we will be adding new questions to the 2016 survey to help us find out more.”

Further news on the important findings of this year’s NEHS will be disclosed as it becomes available. The 2015 NEHS survey results are now available. To download a copy visit http://www.bluecross.org.uk/nehs2015results and to register for next year’s survey please visit www.bluecross.org.uk/nehs NM

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I n a thrilling six-horse jump-off the USA’s Beezie Madden and her own Cortes ‘C’ won the prestigious King George V Trophy for the second year running, a

feat last achieved in 1962 by the Italian Piero d’Inzeo riding The Rock!

“I’m happy to break records!” said Beezie, who already had the Bunn Leisure International Stakes under her belt partnered with Breitling LS. “It’s quite an honour!”

The Templant Events Queen Elizabeth II Cup was won by Chloe Winchester from East Anglia on her mother’s Avoca Valkyrie who beat five top riders in the barrage with her speedy time of 49.57 seconds.

“It’s a dream come true! I couldn’t have done any better!” said Chloe. “I knew Phillip Miller and Caritiar Z were after me, so I just kicked on!”

Trevor Breen took the Bunn Leisure Vase with Georgie D’Auvray EC, a huge class with more than eighty international starters, while Michael Whitaker and Quelbora Merze, a horse owned by an investment syndicate, triumphed in the two-phase Bunn Leisure Trophy with the fastest time of 37.69 seconds.

Back by popular demand was the Amlin Plus Eventers Challenge with a slightly different format in that all obstacles, whether showjumps or cross-country fences, were in the main International Arena. Kiwi Andrew Nicholson cruised round clear on Cillnabradden Evo, a horse he has ridden for just over a year, in 124.94 seconds. Ireland’s Elizabeth Power riding Doonaveeragh O One finished a close second in 125.02 seconds having taken down one pole.

“The Eventers Challenge is very different to what I do every weekend!” said Andrew. “It’s a very intense competition but I enjoy coming. It’s a fun day out!”

Three judges scored the contenders for the Dick Saunders Trophy in the Underwood Supreme Pony Championship with the winner being Beat The Boss, the working hunter pony, ridden by Susie Eddis. In the BHS Supreme Ridden Horse Championship there was a tie between the hunter and hack, forcing a ride-off, with the title going to Jayne Ross and the lightweight hunter Time 2 Reflect.

“It was Jayne’s second gallop that did it for me!” commented judge Margaret Shaw.

Olympic course builder Bob Ellis picked up the Dorian Williams Trophy for his outstanding contribution to the show, having officiated for an amazing forty years. And, by way of thanks, a group of international riders picked up

Bob and dunked him in the water jump! NM


The Longines Royal International Horse Show 2015

More History At Hickstead!WORDS : Stephanie Dewitt IMAGES : Julian Portch

Chloe Winchester on Avoca Valkyrie wins the Templant Events Queen Elizabeth II Cup

Time 2 Reflect ridden by Jayne Ross wins the BHS Supreme Ridden Horse Championship


The Longines Royal International Horse Show 2015

Beat The Boss ridden by Susie Eddis wins the Underwood Supreme Pony Championship

Bob Ellis wins the Dorian William Trophy and gets an early bath

Andrew Nicholson on Cillnabradden Evo wins the Amlin Plus Eventers Challenge

Beezie Madden on Cortes C wins the Longines King George V Gold Cup

Ladies Day Judges L-R: Daisy Bunn, Jodie Kidd, Scott Brash, Davina McCall, Jay Halim


UK since January. They’ve qualified,

they’ve registered and they’ve

entered to take part in the most

exciting day in their competitive life –

they are the road to Hickstead!! NM

September 2015. Competitors who

love taking part in showing, dressage,

show jumping, combined training

and eventers challenges have been

qualifying at venues all around the

Sunshine Tour 2015 ❘ Rider Profiles

On The Road to HicksteadT he All England

Showground at Hickstead

opens its doors for the

first time in history for an unaffiliated

championship show on 18th

Libe

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Law

son Liberty Lawson riding Waytown Pablo

Qualified Small Tour Show Jumping Parwood EC

Liberty Lawson and her pony Waytown Pablo have qualified to enter the Small Tour Show Jumping. The pair have been out jumping small courses throughout the early summer and they qualified for the 50cm and 60cm.

Liberty’s mum, Karen told us about them “Pablo is an 8 year-old 12.1hh Dartmoor Hill Pony. We bought him at five months old when he was taken off the moor and auctioned with another 14 coloured hill ponies at Reading market. Their future was very uncertain and I felt compelled to give one a good home. Libby was eight at the time and the pair of them have grown up together and are inseparable.”

“Libby broke Pablo in herself when he was four and from an early age he showed a passion for jumping. Pablo is small in height but huge in personality, always happy and ready for an outing. Liberty and Pablo qualified and competed in last year’s Sunshine Tour at Great Bookham Equestrian Centre and had a wonderful day (didn’t win but lots of fun)! When Libby heard that the Sunshine tour would be held at her favourite venue Hickstead this year, she was very keen to qualify. It is her dream to ride at Hickstead… and even more special that it is on her pocket rocket pony.”

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Gemelle Gracey-Davison with John’s Gem Qualified Ridden Thoroughbred Surrey Spring Show

“I’m a professional National Hunt jockey and I have got into doing shows this year with an ex-racehorse, John’s Gem. My mum, Zoe and Andy (mums partner) bred John’s Gem (William) so we have had him all his life. William ran 15 times under rules and won a 3 mile 1 furlong hurdle at Plumpton Racecourse with me on him! Having a couple of minor injuries through his racing career he’s been lightly raced and he came out of training at the end of May this year.”

“William and I qualified for the Sunshine Tour Championship at the Surrey Spring Show, we won the ex-racehorse class and then went on to win overall Ridden Champion. I was very surprised as it was only his second show and he had only been out of training a few weeks.”

“I’m very much looking forward to riding at Hickstead, it’s such a lovely showground and one of the biggest in the country. My little sister Charlotte has also qualified her pony for the working hunter class, so hopefully we should have a lovely family day out!”

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Olivia Brown with Ash Qualified Show Jumping, Working Hunter Pony, M&M, First Ridden Topthorn Arena

“Olivia (Lolly) Brown has been riding for several years now as an active member of Easton Harriers Pony Club. Her pony Ash (New Forest aged 11), has been with us since last October and has won the hearts of even our non horsey members of the family… naughty but very sweet!

Originally I hadn’t planned on her competing much but we have recently got the bug for going out and about. I hadn’t towed a trailer before so to start with we would turn up at pony club events ridiculously early so that I didn’t have to embarrass myself by looking like a beginner trying to reverse into the last space! Now we travel to local shows and qualified for the Sunshine Tour in 60cm jumping and some M&M showing classes at Topthorn Arena, Suffolk. Olivia aged 10 has surprised me in that she enjoys dressage and showing as much as the jumping. Tack cleaning and poo picking…not so much.

Hickstead is by far the furthest distance I ever thought we would travel but really looking forward to staying all weekend and being part of a truly novice event.”


Rider Profiles ❘ Sunshine Tour 2015

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Clare Howard riding Amke Qualified Intro Dressage West Sussex Riding Club

Clare told us all about her beloved mare, “Amke is a 16.2hh Friesian, with a lot of attitude and opinion but very kind and gentle. I’ve had my lovely mare for three years, her passport name is Willi but I call her Amke (means noble and beloved), I just couldn’t call her Willi! I found her at a dealer’s in Friesland in Northern Holland, I’d gone looking for a sensible 6 year-old, broken in and was ready to bring-on. Amke was a feral 5 year-old, straight out of the field, dragging 6’6”Dutchmen around the yard but there was something about her I liked.”

“I’ve largely done in-hand showing, hunting with The Southdown’s Bloodhounds and fun rides but this year we decided to have a go at dressage. She only stopped growing over the winter (aged eight) and until then she’s been ‘all legs and no brain’ in the arena – like Bambi on ice. We started having lessons in April this year and we’ve had great fun learning together (I’m 40!).

When a friend told us about the Sunshine Tour we thought it would be a lovely aim – what a great opportunity to compete on the hallowed turf of Hickstead in just our first year of competition. So we set our minds on qualifying at Intro level. This has been quite a challenge as in April we were tanking around the track ping-ponging off the sides of the arena at trot. Amke was bred to pull a carriage with an impressive high head carriage so it’s taken a lot of persuasion to get her to work in a lower outline. But she’s such a genuine mare and is really trying hard, and thanks to a lot of help from our instructor and hard work all around we got our qualification on our fifth attempt.”

“I can’t wait for the Championship, just getting there is a fantastic achievement and so encouraging for us, it’s definitely spurred us on for the future.”

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Amy Terrill with Elmhurst Midnight Star Qualified Delightfully Dapper and Lead Rein Rider Crofton Manor

“Amy is very excited to have qualified for the Sunshine Tour Championship! She has weekly lessons at the Merrie Stud in Hampshire and at 7 years old only started competing on her pony Bobby (Elmhurst Midnight Star) last summer. As Bobby’s breeding is unknown she is restricted to which classes she can enter at local shows, so she is extremely proud to be taking Bobby to the Sunshine Tour.”

“Amy’s taking part in two Small Tour showing classes, she’s has qualified and entered the Delightfully Dapper Championship Lead Rein and the Lead Rein Showing Championship. Bobby is 9 years old and 13.1hh, he still has lots to learn in his training and is very cheeky at times but always looks after Amy when she’s riding him. Amy loves competing and learning together with Bobby. She is so dedicated in the preparation of show days and the early morning starts. She is really looking forward to traveling to and being able to ride at a large well known showground with all the other competitors. She can’t wait to sleep in the lorry and go to the Saturday evening BBQ.”

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Calum Carlin with Casper Qualified Prelim Dressage Glebe Farm Equestrian

“I started riding Casper after his owner, Jo Day was hospitalised just over a year ago and our progress has come on leaps and bounds. Once Casper and I got our confidence up, we started venturing out to do some Intro Dressage Tests. He has only really started his ‘Dressage Career’ in the last four months after mainly show jumping and we’ve been quite successful. Casper is a 17hh, 9 year-old grey Oldenburg, with an exceptionally quirky personality. Leading him to the field can present difficulties, as he likes to have a play en route and while we prance around the school, he likes to add sound effects and throw in some shapes! But this keeps us both on our toes, and makes it all the more rewarding when we manage to complete a test with no dramas!”

“Casper and I are very excited to be given the opportunity to compete at such a prestigious venue as Hickstead. The Sunshine Tour has got the whole yard excited and everyone is showing their support by coming down to make a weekend of it and cheer us on at the side-lines. I’ve known

Bee from Beewear (Official Merchandiser of Hickstead) for over 12 years and over tea and cake, she agreed to provide us, both myself and Casper, with some clothing products. Casper and I are ever so excited to be packing our bags for our weekend away, taking part in the Sunshine Tour at Hickstead. I have a feeling Casper will be taking a bigger suitcase than me, as he does love his home comforts!”

of higher competitions; it is a breeding ground for those that wish to go on and do better and a safe haven for those who are content with the status quo.

Above all we hope everyone enjoys the Championships and all are winners for getting there. NagMag would love to welcome you to our stand, come along for a chat and see the photos of those already featured in the magazine.

We shall be holding a raffle and money raised will be going to The Brooke Animal Shelter who do so much to help those equines in need.


Sunshine Tour 2015 ❘ NagMag’s tribute

NagMag pays tribute to The Sunshine Tour 2015

H aving been involved with The Sunshine Tour this year for the first time, NagMag would like to take this moment to wish all those taking

part a great time at the Championships and above all the chance to enjoy a spectacular day out at the hallowed All England Jumping Course Hickstead.

Over the last few months we have received some inspirational stories from people taking part; many have overcome great difficulties in their personal lives to arrive at the point where they can ‘live the dream’; many brave people and also many brave horses.

The Sunshine Tour is an excellent grounding for those who want to enjoy their chosen riding ability, have fun while doing it and not get bogged down in the intricacies

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MONDAY SEPTEMBER 7TH,n Clear Round SJ – Crofton Manor EC HAMPSHIREn Unaff evening dressage – Cobham Manor EC KENTn Showjumping Clinics – Oldencraig EC Ltd SURREY

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TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 1STn Pub Ride – Arniss Equestrian HAMPSHIREn Evening Lessons – Inadown Farm Stables HAMPSHIREn Equisimulator Lesson – Fir Tree Farm HAMPSHIREn Carriage Driving Lesson – Ryecroft S of E HAMPSHIREn Picnic Ride – Arniss Equestrian HAMPSHIREn Side Saddle Training – Harroway House HAMPSHIREn Clear Round Show Jumping – Crofton Manor EC HAMPSHIREn Day Clinic – Rogate EC HAMPSHIREn Ladies Lesson & Cuppa – Quob Stables EC HAMPSHIREn Afternoon racing – Epsom Downs Racecourse SURREYn Francis Whittington Training Clinics – Firle Place SUSSEX

WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 2NDn Senior Instructor Polo Training – Park Farm EC HAMPSHIREn Unaff Dressage – Blue Barn EC KENTn Cross Country Hire – Lodge Farm KENT

THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 3RDn Senior Instructor Polo Training – Park Farm EC HAMPSHIREn Fitness Lesson – Quob Stables EC HAMPSHIREn Clear Round – Squirrells Riding School KENTn Tracey Lawson Dressage – Angel Farm Club SURREYn Flatwork clinics – Oldencraig EC SURREY

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SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 20TH,n Unaffiliated Dressage – Mayhill Stud HAMPSHIREn National Championships – Tweseldown Racecourse HAMPSHIREn Unaff Show Jumping – Shedfield Equestrian HAMPSHIREn Unaff Dressage – Castle Farm Equestrian HAMPSHIREn Minature Show – Shadel Stud HAMPSHIREn Ashford Valley Hunt – Bonfluer Cross Country Course KENTn Show Jumping – Cobham Manor EC KENTn Unaffiliated Show Jumping – Speedgate Farm KENTn Autumn Show and dressage – Bedgebury Park KENTn Tournament Final – Ham Polo Club, Ground 1 SURREYn Sponsored Ride – Coakham Bloodhounds, Montague Farm SUSSEXn Farewell Challenge – Sussex Polo Summer Polo Grounds SUSSEXn 4 Goal Tournament – Lower lake ground knepp castle SUSSEXn Three Phase Team Challenge – Bramble Hill Farm SUSSEXn Sunshine Tour Championships – The All England


MONDAY SEPTEMBER 21ST,n Evening Dressage – Pinkmead Farm EC HAMPSHIREn Andrew Day Clinic – Speedgate Farm KENT

WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 23RD,n Unaff Dressage – Blue Barn EC KENTn British Show jumping – Petley Wood EC SUSSEX

THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 24TH,n Cash Jumping – Squirrells Riding School KENT

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 25TH,n Bsja – Crofton Manor EC HAMPSHIRE

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 26TH,n 2 Hour Hack – Stockbridge Riding School HAMPSHIREn Bsja – Crofton Manor EC HAMPSHIREn Unaff Dressage – Blue Barn EC KENTn BYRDS & Dressage training – Cobham Manor EC KENTn Unaffiliated Dressage – Speedgate Farm KENTn Outdoor Summer Show – Barville Farm KENTn Dressage & Show Jumping – Bookham RC Showfield SURREYn SOE International – South of England Showground SUSSEXn 2 Goal Tournament – Lower lake ground knepp castle SUSSEXn British Reining Championship Show (BR & NRHA) –

Bodiam International Arena SUSSEX

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Bodiam International Arena SUSSEXn Versatile Trec – Bramble Hill Farm SUSSEXn Hunter Trial & Chase – Fair Oak Cross Country SUSSEXn British Show jumping – Petley Wood EC SUSSEX

MONDAY SEPTEMBER 28TH,n Clear Round SJ – Crofton Manor EC HAMPSHIRE

WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 30TH,n BD Dressage – Blue Barn EC KENTn Unaff Evening Showjumping – Cobham Manor EC KENT

SPONSORED RIDE & WALK SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20th 2015

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OPEN SHOWING SHOW27 Ridden & In-Hand Classesto be held at Byhurst Farm, Chessington KT9 2NL

On the 13 September 2015Up to £1500 Prize fundSupreme Chamion of Shoe £200 prize

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