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However celery, apples, bananas, carrots, grapes, sweet potato, lettuce, bread, melons including pumpkin and watermelon flesh and rind, citrus and fruit with large pips removed make good treats for most horses when fed in small amounts. A handful of pellets or grain taken out of your horse's hard feed ration will also be appreciated and won't add extra calories to the diet since the treat will reduce the size of dinner!........................................................

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Kitchen scraps containing the leaves, peel or flesh of tomatoes, avocado, raw potatoes, broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, raw eggs or shells, capsicum, spinach, onions or garlic should not be fed to horses. Horses should never be fed chocolate, nuts, milk and milk products, coffee grinds, meat or any mouldy feeds. Fruits with large seeds should not be fed due to risk of colic or choke.

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DON'T DON'T DON'T DON'T Feed this to your HorseFeed this to your HorseFeed this to your HorseFeed this to your HorseBy Larissa Bilston, Nutritionist, Farmalogic Pty Ltd

Horses are designed to eat a constant stream of fairly low quality roughage. Their digestive systems are healthiest when provided with a steady intake of grass or hay based forage. Hard working horses and larger or older horses often need an extra source of energy typically provided

by a hard feed of grains, oils or 'super fibres.' Hard feeds are best utilised if fed in multiple small feeds rather than one large feed that can cause acidosis and colic.

The horse's digestive system relies on help from a microbial population within the hindgut. The species of microbes in the gut adapt to the diet, so that a grain fed horse will have a different colony of microbes to one living on grass alone. For this reason it is best that horses are fed the same diet every day, and any changes to the diet should occur gradually over a period of around two weeks to allow the microbial population time to adapt.

Therefore whilst treats are something we humans find very satisfying to give our horses, it is important that they remain a small part of the diet.

CAUTIONIf your horse is overweight or suffers from a metabolic condition such as insulin resistance you must avoid any treats high in sugar or starch, including apples, carrots, bread, wheat and muesli based horse treats, molasses, sugar and sugary lollies. Safer treats for these horses include lucerne cubes or pellets, apple peel, watermelon rind or beet pulp treats. Horses with HYPP must avoid excess potassium so avoid feeding these horses bananas. Old horses or those with poor teeth may enjoy a soft treat such as mashed banana or stewed apples without the risk of choke.

Ever wondered whether you should really be feeding yourhorses kitchen scraps, fruit, molasses, bread and sugary treats? Do you know which garden plants and pasture weeds are dangerous to horses? What are mycotoxins and aflatoxins?

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Some common garden plants known to be dangerous to horses - please note that this list is not all inclusive. These plants should always be removed from horse's reach or at least fenced so that

horses cannot reach the plant or fallen leaves or branches.

s Swainsonas/Darling Peas s Mother of millions s Cotton bushes/swan plants s Star of Bethlehem s Blue periwinkles Oak trees particularly acornss Night scented jasmines Onion family including garlics Oleanders Rubber vine

s Cape tulip s Foxgloves Black locust s Avocados Broom s Wattless White cedars Red maples Yew s Prunus

PLANT TOXINS

There are various poisonous plants and other food toxins that can seriously affect horse health. Some poisons act quickly, others accumulate and cause damage over time. Some will not harm an animal as large as a horse until large amounts have been ingested, others can be deadly when even a small amount is eaten. Poisonous plants may be weeds in the pasture, or ornamentals planted in your garden. As a horse owner it is your responsibility to know whether your horses have access to harmful plants and how you should manage them to minimise the risk.

When deciding whether to remove or manage harmful plants it is important to understand which parts of the plant are poisonous and how much a horse would have to consume to suffer ill effects. There is little point in attempting to eliminate a pasture weed overnight if horses avoid eating it and you know they would have to eat large quantities before it became dangerous. However, if previous owners have established a beautiful but highly poisonous ornamental shrub in reach of your horse paddock it would be prudent to prune it beyond reach or remove it immediately.

Your local Department of Agriculture or Natural Resources will be able to offer advice on plant identification as well as weed management strategies. Nurseries and herbariums are another source of assistance with plant identification.

Poorly stored horse feeds and some varieties of grass can become infested with fungi that produce toxic substances called mycotoxins. Examples of grass related toxicosis includes ryegrass staggers and paspalum staggers. Symptoms include a sudden startle response, head flicking, lack of coordination and collapse.

Pregnant mares and young foals are also at risk from the toxic effects of consuming mycotoxins from endophyte infected grass seeds or cereal grains. Symptoms can include extended gestation, foaling difficulties, weak foals and poor milk production.

Aflatoxins are a mycotoxin produced by the fungus of the species Aspergillus. These toxins can accumulate in stored feeds, grains and feed additives when feed has been stored in damp conditions with high humidity and warm temperatures that promote the growth of fungus. Processed feeds or cracked grains are more at risk than whole grains because the fungus can not penetrate intact grain. Avoid the risk of aflatoxin contamination by only feeding grains and feeds that have been well stored and discard any damp, stained or smelly feed.

A rare but serious cause of feed-related illness in horses is botulism caused by the spores of the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. According to vets at UCDavis in California, most cases of botulism in adult horses result from ingesting pre-formed botulism neurotoxin in wet or spoiled forages or in hay, haylage, or lucerne cubes which have been contaminated by an animal carcass.

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Ensure your horses always have access to at least 1 to 2% of their bodyweight in good quality roughage - in other words adequate pasture grasses or grass hay at all times. This is one of the best ways to prevent your horse seeking extra roughage from poisonous plants and is also essential for a healthy digestive system.

Identify all plants in your paddocks and those in gardens nearby that horses can reach over the fence to eat. There is no need to panic and attempt to eradicate small populations of mildly poisonous plants or those where large quantities must be eaten before causing illness but those where even a small quantity can have serious consequences should be removed from reach.

Avoid throwing prunings of toxic plants or kitchen scraps including onions, potatoes and their peel, tomatoes, rhubarb, the seeds of avocados, peaches, cherries or mangos into horse paddocks.

Discard any horse feed or hay contaminated with dead rodents, snakes or rodent faeces. Never feed a horse meat or meat products.

Contact your vet immediately if you suspect a horse has been poisoned. Timely treatment and supportive care can increase the horse's chance of survival and improve the recovery.

s Loss of appetites Food refusal s Rapid breathings Low blood pressures Colic

s Salivations Weight losss Photosensitivitys Depression s Yawning

s Changes in the colouring of the mucous membraness Uncoordinated gaits Convulsionss Aimless wanderings Head pressing - pushing the head against a wall or tree for examples Deaths Abdominal swelling

s Behavioural changes that may include nervousness or excitabilitys Loss of conditions Secondary photosensitisation - sore, weeping or sunburnt looking skin especially pink skin on face or legs

s Incontinences Constipations Diarrhoeas Muscle contractionss Weakness

HANDY REFERENCES Mellisa Offord (2006) Plants Poisonous to Horses An Australian Field Guide, RIRDC.

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Treats: Which are safe and which are not?? by Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D.http://gettyequinenutrition.biz/Library/TreatsWhicharesafeandwhicharenot.htm

Merck Veterinary Manualshttp://www.merckvetmanual.com/mvm/index.html

Five Key Facts about Equine Botulism by Stephanie Ostrowski, DVM, CAHFS - Davishttp://www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/cahfs/local-assets/pdfs/Equine_botulism_fact_sheet.pdf

Handy to knowSymptoms relating to acute or chronic poisoning may include:

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Can I ride my Endurance or Trail Horse Can I ride my Endurance or Trail Horse

Barefoot?Barefoot?Can I ride my Endurance or Trail Horse Can I ride my Endurance or Trail Horse

Barefoot?Barefoot?

Yes, there are people in the endurance world who are competing and even winning on totally barefoot horses - it is possible. However, it takes a lot of time and patience to get a horse's hooves conditioned enough to be successful and competitive without getting sore footed, even for a trail horse.

The hoof is a made of smart, adaptive tissue, which means that it will readily adapt to its usual environment. That is, the 24 hours spent daily in a nice, green soft paddock, not the 3 or 4 hours that you ride on gravel on the weekends. Even when your horse lives in a rocky paddock or a paddock paradise track system, they are usually just mooching around grazing. So, the usual state is moving slowly and on the forehand, and not travelling at a constant speed, hopefully with its engine engaged. For endurance, they need to adapt to travelling at speed over varying terrain - and that's not just the hoof, but the whole horse, ie, its tendons, ligaments, bones, muscles and cardiovascular system.

The development of strong hooves starts at birth. During the first 5 years of a horse's life, they are either building an internal hoof structure that's strong enough to dissipate concussion, or a weak and easily damaged one. This is determined primarily by how much the young horse is able to move over varied terrain.

According to the rules of the sport, yes, you can, so long as he passes the vet check.

But in reality? It depends!







There is a lot more to creating a barefoot endurance horse than just taking the shoes off, or even having a horse that has never been shod. Whether

your horse can go the distance without getting sore is determined by quite a few different parameters. These include genetics and upbringing, previous

hoof history, environment, diet and conditioning.

There is a lot more to creating a barefoot endurance horse than just taking the shoes off, or even having a horse that has never been shod. Whether

your horse can go the distance without getting sore is determined by quite a few different parameters. These include genetics and upbringing, previous

hoof history, environment, diet and conditioning.

So, when preparing for endurance, if you are starting behind the eight ball on a horse with poorly adapted feet, you will have a more difficult time conditioning them, and they may never be capable of speed and distance without some form of hoof protection.

And if you really want a sound and competitive, barefoot endurance horse? If you are serious about it, then be prepared to put in the hard yards. A fully adapted, rock-crunching, mile-covering hoof will take you six to nine months of riding at least five days a week to achieve.

Start with a horse who has had the right start and already has decent feet, with a large digital cushion, solid walls and a thick sole. If you have rehab feet, use boots!

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be kind and use one of the huge range of options – other than steel shoes – available to protect them.

Many people keep their horses barefoot, but train and compete in boots of one sort or another. Some people train bare or in boots, and then use non-steel shoes for competition. Some people shoe all the time, but in the non-steel options. Any of these is kinder on your horse's legs than steel. And all the options are kinder than riding a non-adapted horse over rough or gravel terrain, and ending up sore-footed all round. (Many horses will not show that they are sore while riding at an event. Adrenaline is a great painkiller!)

If your horse is coming out of shoes, then use boots, at least for a while. If they tiptoe on gravel when being led, don't ride them barefoot to start with. Give them time and some comfort as they adapt. If anyone tells you to just push them through being tender, try using a little empathy. How would you like to run down a gravel road with a heavy backpack with bare feet when you always wear shoes?

But remember, appearance isn't everything. The test of strong feet is to ride them on varied terrain over distance. Don't be in a hurry! Ride at least five days a week and do very slow distance training. Lots of walking. Then lots more walking. A bit more walking. Put in a day or two in the arena and teach your horse to carry you correctly.

After two or three months of walking, add in some trotting. You're still riding five days a week minimum and not much of it is at any kind of speed. But the distances are getting longer. Continue doing a day or two in the arena.

Give this two or three months and you can start to add in some canter work. After another two or three months, you should have a well-conditioned, barefoot endurance horse. But you will need to be able to ride two to three hours, five days a week to achieve this.

Personally, I believe that any endurance horse, bare or shod, should do this kind of conditioning programme if you want them to achieve longevity in their careers and not break down. Be assured that on a totally barefoot horse, the first thing to go will be the feet, which will tell you that the conditioning was not enough for the work.

Remember: you have choices. Your horse doesn't. This is a welfare issue. Most people who choose to go barefoot do so because they believe that is a better option for their horses' wellbeing. And it is, but be aware of what it takes for them to become true barefoot horses. If you really can't manage to spend the necessary time to condition your horse's hooves, then please

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About the Author

Megan Matters is a hoof trimmer and equine nutritionist with a strong interest in both rehab and performance horses. she has ridden endurance for many years on both shod (when the rules said they must

be) and booted horses.

Megan also conducts 1 day seminars throughout Northern New South Wales. Maintenance Trimming for Horse Owners and Healthy Horse Keeping.

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HOW YOU CAN HELP YOUR HORSE TO SURVIVE HOW YOU CAN HELP YOUR HORSE TO SURVIVE HOW YOU CAN HELP YOUR HORSE TO SURVIVE HOW YOU CAN HELP YOUR HORSE TO SURVIVE

NATURAL DISASTERSNATURAL DISASTERSNATURAL DISASTERSNATURAL DISASTERS

The northern parts of australia are particularly prone to natural

disasters such as cyclones and floods.

However in the southern states the increasing frequency of bushfires

magnifies the risk of fire damage to property and consequent burn injuries to

horses.

In recent years the cataclysmic weather events throughout Queensland have caused heartache for many horse owners as they have struggled to come to terms with the devastation that these horrendous floods exerted on their properties & livestock. However there are many things that

can be done to minimize the trauma for both you and your horse during natural disasters.

In recent years the cataclysmic weather events throughout Queensland have caused heartache for many horse owners as they have struggled to come to terms with the devastation that these horrendous floods exerted on their properties & livestock. However there are many things that

can be done to minimize the trauma for both you and your horse during natural disasters.

Whatever the natural disaster, good forward planning will help to minimize the impact and will protect the safety & well-being of your horse.

Preparation for these emergency situations should always start well before the emergency exists. Then you will have an action plan that can be put in place immediately to facilitate the best protection possible for both you and your horse. Although the physical outcomes of these disasters are vastly different, a lot of the precautionary principals are the same.

Have an emergency plan & make sure all members of your household are aware of its existence. The plan should include contact details for all household members, a designated meeting place, emergency contact numbers including police & emergency services, medical & veterinary contacts and relevant health information as well as details of how to shut off electricity, gas & water supplies. Details of your insurance company should also be included.

Everyone's situation differs according to the size and nature of their enterprise. Therefore it is important that all horse owners consider their circumstances and develop an individual survival plan, rationally and calmly, before a natural disaster season is imminent.

Make sure you have a means of clearly identifying your horse, and include details in the emergency plan. This could be description and / or brands, but a more reliable means is by microchip and having the details of the microchip registered with the National Pet Registry (Phone: 1300734738) or by lodging details of your property and horse registration with your State Department of Primary Industries.

PLANNING FOR NATURAL DISASTERS

Other means of identification for an impending emergency can be as basic as 'painting' your name and phone number on the horse itself, clipping the details in the hair, or painting them on the hoof with permanent markers. Although tags on halters or neckbands can be useful, they may be an impediment to the horse if it becomes entangled in a fence or bushes.


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Establish the area on your property that is most likely to be safe in an emergency. Consult your local council about flood plans. Obviously the safest place in a flood is the highest ground, but it needs to be protected from debris that may be passing at speed in floodwater or high winds. It also needs to be accessible after an extreme event so that help can be obtained. In the case of fire find the largest possible area with the least amount of vegetation, ideally as close to gates as possible and far away from highly flammable eucalypt trees. A low lying / damp area or dam can be useful, or even a large sand ménage.

This should include items for humans as well as horses.

Make sure you have an emergency Evacuation kit prepared

- Non-perishable food items & bottled water.- Horse feed & water, buckets, halters & lead ropes.- First aid kit with veterinary, & human medical supplies as well as sanitation items.- Torch & extra batteries.- Battery powered radio & extra batteries.- Communication aids (mobile phone, UHF radio).- Sturdy footwear, warm clothing, waterproofing, hat & gloves.- Woollen blanket & towels.- Wire cutters, plastic sheeting & duct tape, a whistle & utility knife. - Important documents including insurance papers.- A copy of your emergency plan.

DETERMINE THE SAFEST PLACE & MOST APPROPRIATE TIME TO EVACUATE

STAY OR GO? This is your decision - but DO NOT stay until the last minute as late evacuation may be a deadly option. Suitable evacuation areas may include local showgrounds, racetrack or saleyards as directed by your local emergency services director; or somewhere safe with family or friends. Whatever place you decide, try to establish several retreat routes from your property in case fire or flood blocks your escape.

Make sure vehicles (including floats) are in good working order, ensure that the vehicle has adequate fuel and keep a copy of the emergency plan in the glove box.

All horses (even broodmares & foals) should be trained to load in a float so that they can be shifted without delay when a natural disaster does occur.

NEVER let horses out on the road, as they not only run a high risk of being injured, but represent a hazard to passing vehicles. If they cause a traffic accident you may be legally responsible.

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As you move to your evacuation area, close stable doors and gates as you leave. This not only secures your property but will prevent the horse from returning to their familiar but unsafe surroundings in the event that the horse breaks free. Feed shortages may occur after fires or floods depending on the magnitude of the disaster, so be prepared to search for available feed and for possible price increases. Remove feed stores to higher ground if floods are expected.

PREPARING FOR FLOODS & THE AFTERMATH:

DO NOT DRIVE OVER FLOODED ROADS AS YOU DO NOT KNOW WHAT MAY BE BELOW THE SURFACE - OR EVEN IF

THERE IS A ROAD SURFACE AT ALL!

A flood emergency is generally of reasonably long duration, so plan to have rations and water for both you and your horse for at least 72 hours. All feed and hay should be kept in plastic bags to prevent the possibility of the build up of the botulinum toxin in damp, rotting feed. Botulism is a disease that causes progressive paralysis and can be fatal, but you can protect your horse by vaccination.

Insect control is a significant issue during floods, as biting insects not only cause severe annoyance to horses, but can be responsible for the spread of diseases such as Ross River Virus in humans or Equine Infectious Anaemia in horses. Make sure that your veterinary / first aid kit includes insect repellant. Mud can pose a serious hazard, even to the extent of being responsible for limb fractures when a horse is caught & struggling in deep, sticky mud. However a more common threat is “mud fever” or “greasy heel”, caused by a dermatophilus bacterium. This can invade the skin when the horse is standing for prolonged periods in wet, muddy conditions. Skin around the pastern area becomes inflamed and cracked and the resulting discharge may cause hair matting. Consult your veterinarian for advice on treatment. Rain scald or mycotic dermatitis is another skin condition caused by the Dermatophilus organism and generally appears on the back. It is most common in warm, humid areas and usually appears within 2-5 days of continuous rain. Treatment is similar to greasy heal, but rugging can help to keep the back dry and prevent infection.

Leptospirosis infections also represent a risk after flooding due to the presence of the spores excreted in the urine of infected animals in wet, muddy conditions. Although less common in horses than cattle, it can still occur and will cause a high fever and severe depression and possibly blood in the urine. It may also cause abortion in pregnant mares. A vaccine is available to prevent your horse from contracting this disease.

Other health hazards common in flood situations include foot abscesses caused by bacterial infection invading cracks in the hoof wall, pneumonia and generalized skin wounds - particularly on the legs. Always consult your veterinary surgeon for advice - by phone if necessary.

WHEN FIRE THREATENS AND THE AFTERMATH: Fill troughs, baths and water buckets for emergency use.

For You- Woollen / cotton fabrics (synthetics may be highly flammable)

- Long pants and long button down shirt sleeves or woolen jumper and a wide brimmed hat. - Sturdy leather gloves to protect hands from radiant heat. - Sturdy leather boots with a good tread. - A cotton scarf worn as a face shield - it can be dampened if necessary. Goggles to protect eyes from smoke or burning embers

PRACTICE the plan BEFORE

The natural disaster (cyclone / fire / flood) season so that all members of your household are familiar with the role they

need to play to keep both people and your horses safe



For Your Horse- Use leather halters & cotton lead ropes. - DO NOT use any synthetic gear (including fly veils). - Remove all equipment from your horse if it remains in the paddock. Rugs can burn and metal buckles can become very hot.

- If possible wet manes & tails, or even drench the coat if the horse has to pass through fire as this may help to protect the horse for a short time.

- If you are shifting a nervous, fractious horse, a temporary blindfold may help.

DO NOT shut horses in a stable or small yard. If horses are left in a large area they will be able to

best position themselves to remain safe.

Horses most commonly suffer facial burns if they have to pass through fire. Other problems include lung damage caused by smoke inhalation, coronet damage, swollen eyelids that may reduce vision and lacerations ifThey happen to run through a fence. The nature and extent of the injuries will determine whether or not first aid will be sufficient, but at all times be guided by advice from your veterinary surgeon.

- Care must be taken when re-entering burned areas as hot spots may still flare up, or hot ash pits may be present where root systems have burned.

- Fallen power lines may also present a hazard, so consult your electricity provider if you are concerned.

- Make sure that fences are secure.

REMEMBER:Whatever the natural disaster, good forward planning

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Although this article will be about riding with stirrups I recommend taking the stirrups off your saddle or going bareback and riding without stirrups every now and then. This will stop you becoming dependant on the pressure of your feet on the stirrup for your balance and position and will help you relax your feet which will be of enormous benefit when you do have stirrups............................................................................

Proper riding boots are recommended because they don't have laces and have smooth soles, enabling the foot to be released by the stirrup in an emergency. The foot is placed in the stirrup so that the stirrup bar runs straight across under the ball of the foot. The foot is held in the stirrup so that the weight on the inside and outside of the foot is equal. Many riders place too much weight on the outside of the foot. This is not good for the riders' ankle joint and gives an insecure, unbalanced position.

Ideally the foot will be running parallel to the side of the horse with a little toe out. If the toe is too far out to the side it removes the inside of the leg (above the knee to below the knee) from being in contact with the horse. To correct a poking out toe the leg needs to be rotated from the hip, if you just move it from the knee it will pop straight back out very quickly. Place both reins in one hand and place the free hand under the thigh, picking it up and rotating the whole leg from the hip, repeat the other side. This also helps bring the foot back under the leg if it's heading too far out the front.

Looking from the side you want a line to run from your shoulder straight down through the hip then through the middle of the ankle. This places the foot in a balanced position under the body. It's the same position as you'll find in Tai Chi or Yoga. If you're balanced on your horse not only is it less likely you'll fall off but your body will also be free to communicate effectively with your horse plus your horse won't be in the position where it has to compensate for your unbalanced position.

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The feet are the base of your position on the horse.

Many riders have stiff immobile feet

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Looking from the side you want a line to run from your shoulder straight down through the hip then through the middle of the ankle.

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The heel should be lower than the toe. This gives a much more stable position for the foot and leg. If the heel is higher than the toe the rider tends to lean forward in the saddle plus grip with the legs. It sends the whole body out of balance so is quite important to the overall safety of the rider and comfort of the horse. Some people struggle to keep the heel down. Another way to think of it which works for some is to think of lifting the toe instead. Also standing on the edge of a step and sinking the heels down helps to stretch the ligaments at the back of the ankle.


There are many different opinions about how much weight to have in the stirrup. In my experience if there's too much weight you can actually end up with sore balls on your feet and cramping ankles. Pushing hard into the stirrup also often results in the foot moving too far forward. If there's too little weight the foot can easily fall out of the stirrup if there's a sudden or unexpected movement. So play around with different pressures but generally only a little more than gravity is required in the walk. In the trot

when rising all your weight is in the stirrup, then when you sit just the normal amount again. If you grip with your legs, especially the inside of the knee in the trot, you will have no weight in the stirrup and your feet will come out of the stirrups, plus you will find it very hard to find your balance. In the canter it is the same as walk with a bit more weight than gravity and in the gallop you are standing with all your weight in the stirrup.

And above and beyond all this it's important that the foot is relaxed. There needs to be a softness and willingness to allow movement in the ankle, especially at the trot. The foot needs to rest relaxed and comfortably on the stirrup bar. Exercises while mounted such as rotating the foot in both directions and gently swinging the legs can help loosen you up your feet in your warmup.

I personally don't use the foot as an aid but prefer to use gentle pressure from the legs and seat. I don't believe in spurs and see no reason for their use. As I said in the opening comments I really recommend riding without stirrups sometimes, there's a lot to be learnt from it. Happy riding

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What's so Important about Posture?Good posture is vital for every ridden horse. It can be influenced by training and affects functional health. Maintaining it is an essential part of good horsemanship. It is a contributory factor in ensuring comfort and well-being, allows the horse to move with ease, efficiency and energy, puts a 'spring in his step' and extends his working life. Without good posture it is not possible to be truly physically fit and allow the horse to reach his full potential.

Conformation cannot be changed. It is determined by the skeletal structure, the characteristics of breed, genetics and how the horse is put together. If he is born with a long back, a sloping shoulder or short pasterns this will remain so. Conformation may sometimes appear to change; for example if the horse develops more muscle his back or topline may look different but the underlying anatomical structure will always remain the same.

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Maintaining good postureis an essential part of good

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When standing square the weight should be evenly distributed around the centre of mass both from front to back and side to side.

Posture is the position in which the body is held. It is a dynamic relationship, maintained through a harmonious muscular and skeletal balance where each joint is correctly aligned and each muscle is working efficiently and

correctly. In the moving horse, posture is concerned with self-carriage and optimum balance. Without good balance the horse cannot carry himself comfortably, gracefully and efficiently.

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Each discipline has different postural requirements but irrespective of breed, conformation or type, good posture makes the best of the horse's conformation. It is our responsibility to think of ourselves as personal trainers to our horses. This includes looking after every aspect of their well-being in general and their posture in particular.

Benefits of good postureGood posture suggests good health. Aesthetically it looks pleasing and anatomically it's important for the efficient functioning of the body. It:

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Keeps bones and joints correctly aligned to enable the correct functioning of themusculoskeletal system during all weight-bearing activities Minimises abnormal wear of joint surfaces that can result in premature degeneration Decreases stress on ligaments, tendons and fascia Prevents the back becoming fixed in an over-extended position Ensures muscles are used efficiently and effectively Reduces strain and overuse Allows optimum functioning of the internal organs Allows nervous system to work at optimal efficiency.

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Each discipline has different postural requirements

cumulative effects which, if maintained over long periods, can have a detrimental effect on soft tissue. This can lead to biomechanically inefficient movement where even the most basic movements become tiring and uncomfortable. It can potentially affect demeanour and behaviour, lead to unsatisfactory training sessions, and result in frustration on the part of the rider.

Poor posturePoor posture can be defined as any alignment that deviates from the ideal. Assuming a stressed position for a brief moment is not in itself a problem. The danger arises from

Factors that can contribute to poor posture are: Obesity Poor hoof balance Dental discomfort Poorly balanced or unskilled riders Carrying too heavy a rider for too long Lack of fitness Working in an inappropriate outline for the age and stage Psychological tension, negative tension and resistance Immobility where horses are stabled for long periods with lack of space in which to move

Constantly eating out of a high hay rack Pain.

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As soon as a rider sits on the horse’s back, the increase in gravitational force causes the back to extend. This horse is coping with both the

weight of the rider from above and over-condition from below. In this case it is vital that the rider does everything in her power to

support the spine.

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Spinal junctions are key for postureA spinal junction is the joint between the different sections of the spine. Their efficient functioning is fundamental to good posture. At each junction there is a change in the mechanics, anatomical configuration and amount of movement of the vertebrae.

Spinal curves are influenced by:

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Muscle development, fitness and tone

The weight of the rider

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This position will be uncomfortable for the horse, put strain through the joints of the spine and hindlimbs and add weight to the forelimb. These effects will be exacerbated in the immature horse where the growth plates of the spine are not yet fully fused.

The four mechanisms used by the horse to maintain good posture are also applicable to maintaining the optimum position of the spinal curves.

One of the most common poor postural positions is extension through the thoraco lumbar region. This detrimental posture, which is so well illustrated in this picture (see below), is coupled with a more extended curve through the base of neck (protraction through the cervicothoracic junction) and a more extended lumbosacral junction.

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One important indicator of posture is spinal curves. These are natural curves within the horse's spine. When referring to the curves, we are referring to the level of vertebral bodies and not the topline which can be influenced by the musculature.

The cervical vertebrae create an 'S' shape allowing the neck to protract and retract rather like a telescope. This enables the positioning of the head and neck to influence posture. At the top of the neck the cervical vertebrae curve upwards (dorsally concave). From mid-neck the curve changes direction with a dorsally convex curve. The thoracolumbar section of the spine should be straight or slightly curved upwards (dorsally concave).

When the upper curve rounds (flexes) and the lower curve hollows (extends) this shortens the neck.

When the neck elongates the upper and lower cervical curves flatten out.

The lumbosacral junctionThe thoracolumbar junction

The occipitocervical junction

The cervicothoracic junction

The sacrococcygeal junction

This horse is illustrating basic good posture with well-positioned spinal curves


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This training manual, based on the Horses Inside Out philosophy - “Understanding anatomy improves performance and reduces the risk of injury” - provides various tips and tricks for riders from all equine disciplines to make informed decisions to maximise their own and their horse's potential, gain more enjoyment, satisfaction, and improve their skills.

Posture and Performance contains a wealth of practical tips and exercises broken down into easy-to-follow, well-illustrated steps, showing how riders can improve their riding skills and potential. Gillian Higgins suggests ways to improve a horse's physique, posture, flexibility, stability, core strength, performance and how to reduce muscular and movement problems, and reduce the risk of injury, while also providing critical pointers on rider posture and movement.

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Anatomical MarvelThe equine cardiovascular system is an anatomical marvel. Proportionally, the equine heart is the largest heart of any other land mammal. The heart

of a 1000 pound horse is about the size of an over-sized eggplant and weighs approximately 10 pounds. In its resting state, the equine heart can pump about 40 liters of blood every single minute. When exercising, his heart can pump up to seven times more blood per minute than when at rest.

The anatomical structure of the horse's heart is the same as in all mammals. The heart muscle is unique in the body because it must provide continuous rhythmic contraction. Like other mammals, the equine heart has four compartments and is responsible for constantly circulating oxygenated, nutrient-rich blood to all the tissues and organs of the body. It's the generator and power drive that gives the horse his prowess.

The strength of the equine heart is also seen in the fact that horses suffer from relatively few cardiac diseases. Cardiac disease or disorders follows third after musculoskeletal and respiratory issues as the most common equine health issue effecting performance. That said, there are heart diseases, both congenital and acquired, which can be attributed to poor performance of horses of any age or breed. Heart issues can appear suddenly or gradually. If your horse is experiencing any of the following it would be wise to contact your holistic veterinarian to have him checked: lethargy, exercise intolerance, loss of conditioning, shortness of breath, weakness, distended veins, chronic edema along the ventral midline and/or lower extremities, or complete collapse.

From a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) perspective, the heart is the “Monarch of the Body.” It's the ruler of the physical and emotional kingdom directing resources where and when needed to support bodily functions. As the monarch, the Heart has its own protector, the Pericardium, which is the sheathing surrounding the heart. The Pericardium is responsible for protecting the heart from any insult or excessive demand allowing the Heart can rule judiciously. As poetic as this may sound, this is what the Heart does for a living in the body.

Chinese medicine focuses on maintaining heart health. To maintain the strength of a horse's Heart we look to a healthy lifestyle including proper conditioning, quality of feed, appropriate hydration during exertion, social interaction, rest, turn out, and on-going bodywork. When a horse is receiving the care he needs his Heart is strong because chi, life-promoting energy, and blood are flowing harmoniously and nourishing his muscles, tendons, ligaments, bones, and all the other organs required to sustain optimal life.

Traditional Chinese Medicine

Throughout literature, the horse's heart is given the distinction of being extraordinary - strong, brave, noble, determined. When we say “a horse has heart” we all know it means the horse will do what's asked of him with fierce determination. Paintings echo this notion of the horse's exalted character and willingness to give his all. We can easily visualize

horses racing to a finish line, jumping a course, climbing mountains, and dashing across the plains.

Equine Acupressure & Heart Health

Equine Heart Rate (Beats Per Minute) Foals: 70 - 120 bpm

Yearlings: 45 - 60 bpm2 years +: 40 - 50 bpm

Note: In TCM, the convention is to capitalize the first letter of the organ thus calling attention to the functions of the entire organ system including its energetic channel (aka

meridian) and the roles it carries out in the body. Each organ system performs both energetic and biological functions covering a larger scope than in western medicine.

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Horses have given us their hearts in so many ways for so many centuries.

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Acupressure SessionBy offering your horse a Heart Health Maintenance Acupressure Session every four or five days you will be providing overall health because of the Heart's role in sustaining the entireanimal's body. The acupressure points selected for the session enhance blood circulation, contribute to the enrichment of blood, and support and strengthen the Heart organ.

Whether you and your horse are galloping toward a finish line or meandering along a scenic trail, your contribution to your horse's heart health will make for many years of happy times together.

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INTERESTING FACT

If your horse is experiencing any of the following it would be wise to contact your holistic veterinarian to have him checked:

lethargy, exercise intolerance, loss of conditioning, shortness of breath, weakness, distended veins, chronic edema along the ventral

midline and/or lower extremities, or complete collapse.

Heart issues

Acupoint & LocationBl 14 Association point of the Pericardium. Located 3 cun lateral to the dorsal midline,in the 9th intercostal space.

Bl 17 Found 3 cun lateral to the dorsal midline in the 12th intercostal space.

Lu 9 Found between the 1st and 2nd row of the carpal bones just cranial to the accessorycarpal bone, medial aspect of foreleg.

Ht 7 Found on the caudolateral aspect of the radius, proximal to the accessory carpal bone opposite Pe 7.

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National Cutting Horse Association - www.ncha.com.au - Ph: 02 6765 935619-21 Southern Cross Cutting Cl. Championship Show, Yass NSW - Ph: Dawn Webb 0439 370 23320-21 Darling Downs C Cl, Jackpot Show, Equitation Ctr, Showground, Toowoomba Qld - Ph: 0417 072 77021 West Gippsland Quarter Horse Assoc, Jackpot Show, Garfield Vic - Ph: Linda Sutton 03 5998 840226-28 Northern Rivers Cutting Horse Cl, Championship Show, Killarney Qld - Ph: Sam 0400 449 315

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POLO & POLOCROSSE13 Hawkesbury NSW, Arctic Cup Twilight Series - Ph: Melanie Kelly 0407 207 64920 Jeep Ladies Day at the Polo “International” - Ph: 03 5343 237820-21 Victorian Polo Club Challenge, 0, 4 & 8 Goal Handicap, WPNEC, Werribee Vic - Ph: 03 5343 237827 Ellerston Tournament, NSW - Ph: Melanie Kelly 0407 207 64927 Willo Polo season opening tournament, 8, 4 & 0, NSW - Ph: Melanie Kelly 0407 207 649

28 Seville Pony Club Horse Trials State Qualifier, Wandin Vic - Ph: Dianne Harvey 0407 545 188

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12-14 ASH, West Gippsland Branch, Show & Challenge, Trafalgar Vic - Ph: Jennifer 0419 122 08512-14 Big Valley QH Assoc, “A”& “AA” Shows, Benalla Vic - Ph: Kathy Henderson 0427 682 51613 The NSW & Act Branch of Dilutes Australia Ltd, Summer Show, Lyneham Act - Ph: Jacqui 0457 747 05713-14 ASH, East Moreton Branch, Emma Hansen Hack Day, S/Gr, Caboolture Qld - Ph: Diane 0427 181 11713-16 2016 Barastoc Horse of the Year, WPNEC, Werribee Vic - Ph: Yvonne Dinnage 0418 334 31214 2016 Aust Miniature Pony Soc Inc, Western Dist Ch/ship Show, Bathurst NSW - Ph: 0458 619 36220 ASH, West Moreton Branch, Twilight T-Shirt Open Hack Sh, Sh/Gr, Lowood Qld - Ph: 0417 081 17120-21 Hanoverian Horse Society of Australia, Gatton Indoor Equestrian Centre Qld - Ph: 0428 621 74420-22 Australian Palouse Pony Victorian STATE SHOW, Events Centre, Elmore Vic - Ph: 0427 156 32720 Qld RPG Little Red Dragon Show, Showground, Toogoolawah Qld - Ph: Christine 0412 671 41224-28 Goulburn Valley QH Ass, “AA”& “AA” Show, Tatura Vic - Ph: Diane Rose 0428 265 11327-28 Burnett Wide Regional Appaloosa Cl, “AA” Show, Bundaberg Qld - Ph: Melissa 07 4156 164527-28 Victorian Arabian Horse Association, WPNEC, Werribee Vic - Ph: Michelle Lando 0425 711 46327 Brisbane And Country Champagne Classic Open Show, Open to all Colours Under 14HH Showground, Beaudesert Qld - Ph: 07 5573 1916 - email:[email protected] Australian Palouse Pony Assoc. NATIONAL SHOW, Beaudesert Qld - Ph: 07 5573 1916

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North Coast Western Riders Cl meet monthly, Hawthorne Prk, Sth Grafton, NSW - Ph: 0417 488 52013 YAWBA, AQHA & PHAA “A” Show (TBC), Young NSW - Ph: Leah 0417 670 078 or Stevie 0413 841 86513-14 DDWPC, AQHA “A” Show, Indoor Arena, Dalby S/ground, Dalby Qld - Ph: Timothy 0435 288 90313-14 Gunalda & DWPC, “A” & “AA” Show, Showgrounds, Nambour Qld - Ph: Angela Warren 07 5447 9742 21 ECAP& WP Assoc Inc, Show 8am start, Showground, Wauchope NSW - Ph: Jo Fowler 0409 030 66321 Burpengary Western Performance Cl, “B” Show, equestrian Centre, Burpengary - Ph: Sue 07 3888 443427-28 Burnett-Wide Bay RAC, “AA” Show, Recreational Precinct, Bundaberg Qld - E: [email protected] AQHA, “A”&”B” Show , Gatton Indoor Arena, Gatton Qld - Ph: Trish Wright 0487 719 294 - 0498 997 108

Working Equitation Governing Body - Ph: Conina 0405 979 66520 Clarence Valley Working Equitation, Hawthorne Park, South Grafton, NSW - Ph: Chris 0421 358 37327-28 Clarence Valley W Equitation, Clinic, Hawthorne Park, South Grafton, NSW - Ph: Chris 0421 358 373

Also see NATURAL HORSEMANSHIP SECTION27-28 Horsemanship Clinic with Dan Steers, Ground Control & Body Control Under Saddle, Woodburn NSW Ph: Janelle Peachy 0497 787 486 or Daz 0429 803 105 - www.doubledanhorsemanship.com.au

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5 Tarcutta, “Lisa Coates Memorial Classic”, Tarcutta NSW - Ph: Stan Coates 02 6928 82256 Moonbi Magic, Divisional, Moonbi NSW - Ph: Jenny 0418 904 7886 Gippsland Barrel Racing, Divisional, Nilma North Vic - Ph: Michelle 0428 781 93913 Camden Barrel Racing Cl, Divisional, Camden NSW - Ph: ABHA 03 5343 511819 Need for Speed, Gunning NSW - Ph: 0419 434 63419-20 Bingara Divisional Jackpot Barrel Race, Bingara NSW - Ph: 0438 466 72219-20 Cloverleaf Cruisers, Divisional Co Affiliated, Murrurundi NSW - Ph: 0427 165 35926 Hunter Barrel Horse Assoc, Divisional, Coorang NSW - Ph: 0413 491 30526-27 NBHA, **Easter Spectacular** Single J/pot & TOP 10 Shootout, Rockin M Arena, Harlin Qld

5 NSW, Reg Lindsay Cessnock (PR60) Rodeo - Ph: Ros Lindsay 02 4991 158512-13 NSW, Quirindi Campdraft - Ph: Dianne Biddle 0427 122 13512 ACT, Queanbeyan Rodeo - Ph: Christine Corkhill 0433 081 49218-20 NSW, Bundarra Lions Campdraft - Ph: Esme Garrad 02 6723 738418-20 NSW, Coonamble Challenge & Campdraft - Ph: Andrew Shearer 0400 713 35619 NSW, Braidwood Rodeo SZ Finals - Ph: Louise Halligan 0413 465 56625-27 NSW, Macleay Challenge Campdraft - Ph: Michelle Wilson 0427 544 69325 NSW, Lightning Ridge (PR50) Rodeo - Ph: Tiarna Britten 0408 093 09725-28 NSW, Geurie Campdraft - Ph: Kristy Wiggins 0429 897 99926 NSW, Dungog Rodeo - Ph: Carol-Ann Cummings 0429 182 36927 NSW, Woolbrook Campdraft - Ph: Neville Henry 02 6777 590627 NSW, Dungog Round 1 EAST Coast JNR JPOT Rodeo - Ph: Carol-Ann Cummings 0429 182 36927 Qld, Einasleigh Rodeo - Ph: Jennifer Wishart 07 4062 5134

5-6 NSW, Ann Synnot Cup, Murrombateman NSW - Ph: Hannah Becchio 0438 880 4586 TRHDC Charity Day Mini CDE, Tamworth NSW - Ph: Liz O'Brien 0427 766 72612-14 Victorian State CDE Championships - Koonoomoo Vic - Ph: 03 5873 219113 Range Club, 3 Phase Event, Sh/grounds, Goombungee Qld - Ph: Ian Taylor 07 3289 250926-28 National CDE Championships, Longwood Vic - Ph: 03 5798 5246

4-6 The Southern Qld C H Assoc, Championship Show, Chinchilla Qld - Ph: Ray 02 6679 365210-17 NCHA Nat Finals/ Snafflebit Futurity & Breeders Incentive Show AELEC, Tamworth NSW - 02 6765 935619-20 West Gippsland Q H Assoc, Championship Show, Garfield Vic - Ph: Linda Sutton 03 5998 8402

4-6 2016 “Elizabeth Farm” Horse of the Year, SIEC, Horsley Park NSW - Ph: SHNSW - Kerry 0412 062 0845 Qld Dressage Series, Medium to Grand Prix, QSEC, Caboolture Qld - Ph: Leesa 0402 033 7065-6 ACTDC, Canberra Classic, Equestrian Park - Ph: Kathy Dennis 0434 606 2165-6 JurAvon Park Spring Dressage Championships, Kurunjang Vic - Ph: Katrina Brzozek 03 9908 370211-13 DNSW Event, Clarendon NSW – Ph: Karen Lever 02 4576 799612 WVDC Ddessage Festival & Club Championships, Ballarat Vic - Ph: Marianne 0428 282 78912-13 Dressage Young Rider & Development Squad, WPNEC, Werribee Vic - Ph: Lole 03 9908 370213 BDDC- Equus Rugs & Accessories Indoor Dressage Comp, Clyde North Vic - Ph: 0407 681 48016-19 “Gallery Equine” Grand National Championships, SIEC, Horsley Park, Sydney - Ph: 02 4311 285917-19 Dressage Jumping With Stars, Yh Ch, CDI-W, WPNEC, Werribee Vic - Ph: 03 9974 057725 Boneo Park autumn Dressage Championships, Boneo Vic - Ph: Liz Schirmer 03 5986 3006 31-2 April Victorian Young Rider Dressage Championships, WPNEC, Werribee Vic - Ph: 03 9908 3702

12-13 Catani Challenge, 83/38/19 km, Vic - Ph: Bronwyn Cuthbertson 0400 677 00519-20 Zone 4, Bumbaldry NSW - Ph: Sonya Ruprect 02 6553 953225-28 Faraway Easter Carnival, 320/12o & mini/2x80/3x40/20/5, Imbil Qld - Ph: 0411 407 04725-28 Eddington, 160/80/40/25/5km, Vic - Ph: Bronwyn Cuthbertson 0400 677 005

4 2016 NNWSJC Indoor Show Jumping Championships, AELEC, Tamworth NSW - Ph: 0437 656 4535-6 BPC Muster Matt Ryan / SEQAC, Equestrian Centre, Burpengary Qld - Ph: 0414 017 2855-6 Scone NSW, One Day Event - Ph: Vicki Burgess 02 6747 3887 11-12 2016 Tallangatta Show Jumping Show - Ph: Jumping Victoria 03 9013 070712 Fig Tree Pocket Equestrian Club, CNC28 - EvA80, Brisbane Qld - Ph: 07 3891 661112 Tonimbuk International Horse Trials, Equestrian Centre, Tonimbuk Vic - Ph: 03 9013 070712-13 Canberra ACT, One Day Event - Jumping Victoria 03 9013 0707 19-20 Wandin Horse Trials 2016, Wandin North Vic - Ph: Jumping Victoria 03 9013 070719-20 Berrima NSW, One Day Event - Ph: Vicki Burgess 02 6747 388726-27 Quirindi NSW, One Day Event Ph: Vicki Burgess 02 6747 3887

9 -11 Mel Fleming Horsemanship, Introductory Course, Sydney Area - Ph: Mel 0428 385 74512-14 Mel Fleming Horsemanship, Intermediate Course, Sydney Area - Ph: Mel 0428 385 745

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18-20 Mel Fleming H/manship, Intro Course, Ground, “Alchemy Place”, Moonbi NSW - Ph: 0428 385 74521-23 Mel Fleming H/manship, Intro Course, Riding, “Alchemy Place”, Moonbi NSW - Ph: 0428 385 74524-28 Ken Faulkner, Australian Horsemanship, 5 Day Super Camp, Maldon Vic - Ph: 02 5439 739725-29 Mel Fleming Horsemanship, Intermediate Course,“Alchemy Place”, Moonbi NSW - Ph: 0428 385 745

12-20 NSW Hector King (8goal) and Sydney Polo League (4 & 0 goal) - Ph: Suzie Ruse 0409 764 60726-27 NSW Morton Cup (open Handicap) and NSWPA 8, 4 & 0 goal - Ph: Suzie Ruse 0409 764 60726-27 Victorian Polo Club Challenge, 0,4 & 6 Goal Handicap at WPNEC, Werribee Vic - Ph: 03 5343 2378

12-13 NSW, Braidwood, Southern Highlands - Ph: Rachael Hughes 0404 942 71019-20 NSW, Walcha, New England - Ph: Jess Creed 0427 258 23419-20 NSW, Lake George, Southern Highlands - Ph: Rachael Hughes 0404 942 71026-27 NSW, Eurocoast, Southern Highlands - Ph: Rachael Hughes 0404 942 710

12-13 Midland Zone, Stardust Stockfeed Vic Pony Cl Team Ch/ships, S/gr, Bendigo Vic - 03 5447 828531-3 April State Jumping Equitation & Showjumping - Toowoomba/Gatton, S/gr, Qld - 07 4630 7056

4-6 SQRHA, Slide N Spin Jackpot Qualifier Show - Ph: Chris Wales 0407 856 786 12-13 NSWRHA Qualifier Show, SIEC, Horsley Park NSW - Ph: Natasha Daly 0418 427 252 12-13 QRHA Ribbon Show & Clinic, QSEC, Caboolture Qld - Ph: Lynda Gray 0412 479 34022-26 VRHA State Ch/ships & Southern Open Derby Spectacular, WPNEC, Werribee Vic - Ph: 0423 673 37223-26 ARBC Derby & Stockmans Challenge, Dalby Qld - Ph: Lynda Gray 0412 479 340

4-7 Victorian Quarter Horse State Championships, WPNEC, Werribee Vic - Ph: 03 9741 76725-6 ASH, East Gippsland Br, Show & Challenge, Bairnsdale Vic - Ph: Kim Fullgrabe 0409 953 2335-6 ASH, Hunter Br, Annual Show & Campdraft, Scone NSW - Ph: Sharleen Flanagan 0447 349 00711-13 National Pony of the Year Show, SIEC, Horsley Park NSW - Ph: Show Sec 0414 908 573 ah12 Welsh Pony & cob Dressage Classes, Events Complex, Tatura Park Vic - Ph: 0433 033 64812-13 ASH, Far Nth Coast Br, Annual Show & Futurities, Hawthorne Park, Sth Grafton - Ph: 0427 493 27619-20 The Victorian ASHS State Championships Vic Management Council, Ballarat Vic - Ph: 0409 322 85120 2016 Australian Appaloosa Association National Show, AELEC, Tamworth NSW - Ph: 02 6765 796924-27 Miniature Horse Assoc of Australia, 2016 National Show, SIEC, Horsley Park - Ph: 08 8384 644626-27 Border Branch ASHS Challenge, Delungra NSW - Ph: Jill Brown 0428 457 95830 2016 Independent Miniature Horse Register (IMHR), AELEC, Tamworth NSW - Ph: 02 4844 639331-3 April Arabian Horse Society of Australia, Australian Arabian National Championships SIEC, Horsley Park NSW - Ph: AHSA Office 02 4577 5366 - www.ahsa.asn.au

TEAM PENNING5-6 Upper Hunter Team Penning, Aberdeen NSW - Ph: 0427 289 131 - www.uhteampenning.com6 Tamworth & Dist Team Penning, Sorting, Moonbi NSW - Ph: Lisa 0407 434 36120 Peel Valley T P, Team Penning Event, Tamworth NSW - Ph: 0400 948 339 25-27 Valley Team Penning, Show Ground, Singleton NSW - Ph: 0499 212 862

25-28 Qld, Dayboro Trail Riders Cl Inc, Easter Camp - Ph: Lisa Schuhmann 07 3425 164325-28 NSW, Lake Macquarie P & T Horse Riders, Easter Camp, Venue TBA - Ph: Erin Marney 0419 900 89825-28 Vic, Riddells Creek Trail Horse Riding Cl Inc, 2016 Easter Camp, Glenlyon - Ph: Brenda 03 5428 2626

11-13 Qld All Breeds Western Performance “AA” Show, Sh/gr, Nambour Qld - Ph: 0427 836 62012-13 Darling Downs WPCl Inc, Showgrounds, Dalby Qld - Ph: Timothy McIntyre 0435 288 90325-28 Gatton Quarter Horse Performance Assoc, Easter Extravaganza, Eq/ Ctr, Gatton Qld - Ph: 0498 997 10825-28 Burpengary WPCI, Autumn Youth Camp “B” Show, Burpengary, Qld - Ph: Sue Hartshom 07 3888 4434

5 Clarence Valley Working Equitation, Hawthorne Park, South Grafton, NSW - Ph: Chris 0421 358 373

Also see Natural Horsemanship Section2-4 Double Dan H/manship, Cattle Working Clinic with Dan Steers, Toowoomba - 0414 871 2815-6 Double Dan H/manship, Cattle Working Clinic with Dan Steers, Toowoomba - 0414 871 2815-8 Equine Reiki Level 1, Clarendon Forest Retreat, Mid N/th Coast - Ph: Julie 0404 470 571 7-11 Double Dan H/manship, 5 Day Colt Starting Clinic, Woodford Qld - Ph: 0483 983 88914-17 Equine Reiki Level 2, Gatton Qld - Ph: Julie Abrahams 0404 470 571 - www.reikiforhorses.com.au19-20 Double Dan H/manship, Ground Control & Ridden Cl, 2 Instructors, Dubbo - 0455 455 58821-24 Equine Reiki Level 2, Clarendon Forest Retreat, Mid N/th Coast - Ph: Julie 0404 470 571

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How do you know you have fear? A primary indicator is procrastinating, making excuses for not riding: time, the weather, not having someone to ride with or thinking of giving up. It can be the reason you choose not to compete, or do not perform well in competition. Another sign is your physical response: increased heart rate, rapid breathing, feeling nauseous.

It is valuable to identify the cause of your fear. It can occur because your riding ability is not equal to your horse's performance. Or it can be the result of post traumatic stress arising from accidents you have experienced or witnessed. Or it can be that you are naturally nervous about many things in your life.

Fear is more common in adults, for as you mature you lose some of the childhood innocence and optimism and become more aware of what can go wrong, as well as the responsibilities you have that require you to be fit and healthy.

Fear of horses when you are also passionate about them is frustrating and disheartening. However it is possible to gain or regain horse riding confidence.

Fear triggers the Fight/Flight/Freeze response. The logical thinking part of our brain is overridden (!) by this powerful response and as anyone who has experienced fear knows, it cannot easily be rationalized away.

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So what does this have to do with our horses? Well, in the past 30 years I have noted an alarming trend of increased occurrences of metabolic issues in equines - notably laminitis, insulin resistance (the

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We all know that the horse has evolved over millions of years as a fibre digester and a hind gut fermenter, but this simple fact seems to have been swallowed up in the marketing hype of the perpetuated myth that horses and ponies need cereals in their diet the moment we place a saddle on their backs. And it's not just cereal grains that are a problem in the diet, there is another - sugar, usually in the form of molasses added to feed for palatability and suppressing dust levels in least cost formulated products. And there's no getting away from it - we are confronted with an endless array of feeds which lead us to inadvertently make poor choices - the bottom line is horses did not evolve to digest sugar and carbohydrates and to persist in this practice will lead to negative side-effects in the horse's health ultimately reducing health and longevity. So where do we go from here? Reading labels and familiarising yourself with product ingredients is key to making good choices. Searching for those with high functionality, seeking out whole cereal free and molasses free formulations is a great start in the quest for diet nirvana for our horses.

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Every discerning horse owner wants the best for their beloved equines and with countless forums rammed with questions asking about what to feed when there are metabolic problems, it's easy to Become even more confused than ever. We need to get our horses and ponies back to optimum health for thosealready afflicted and for those that have thus far managed to remain in good health - prevention is better than cure.

We have been made aware that keeping thediet for the metabolically-challenged horsefree from grains/sugars is vital along with low NSC value forage, and in this regard we need to find a good hay supplier who can provide the nutritional specifications of his hay products to enable low energy feed management protocolsto be implemented. When you find this supplier -make him your best friend and have him on Speed Dial if necessary!!

Keeping your horse's diet as close to nature intended then is the ideal, but is it possible for a performance horse that is metabolically challenged to succeed on a fibre only diet? Where will his energy come from? Every horse is an individual of course, and there are some horses and instances where concentrates may be required, which is why body condition scoring should be monitored regularly as a means to ensure that the nutrient quote is being fulfilled for the level of the horse's energy demands. However, many horses can get sufficient energy from quality fibre sources as long as their essential nutrient quota is being met. For example, fibre feeding is ideal for the endurance horse where water binds with fibre in the hindgut and is released slowly thereby helping the horse to stay cool and hydrated. On another scale, it has been proven by Dr Brian Nielson, a licensed racehorse trainer and professor of Equine Physiology in Michigan, USA who is a keen advocate of forage only feeding and practices what he preaches by training his successful racing Quarter horses on a forage only diet and 24/7 pasture turnout, that this can work providing the nutrient demands are met and where forage is of exceptional quality. Hay takes longer to digest than grains and therefore blood glucose does not rise as quickly so the resulting insulin increase is lower. For the owner of a metabolically challenged performance horse this is certainly food for thought!

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The Blue Chip Feeding Systems came into being 20 years ago with an empathetic approach to feeding horses, focussing on this fundamental requirement for fibre feeding but at the same time appreciating that fibre nutrient composition fluctuates from season to season and region to region, and different horses will require additional supplementation.

By specialising in tailor-made balancers, scientifically researched and carefully formulated to provide horses and ponies with the daily essential nutrients they need for their energy demands and to complement a high fibre diet, and by ensuring all the ingredients are from natural and organic sources and that the formulations are whole cereal free and molasses free, these boutique, high end balancers promote optimum health and well-being enabling our horses and ponies to live more productive and happier lives, from a foal through to the golden years. With a strong focus on digestive health, Blue Chip formulates with prime ingredients proven to have the highest functionality in their categories that will double fibre digestibility and improve and maintain optimum function of the digestive

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In essence, we need to respect the dietaryrequisites of our equines and provide them withthe means to function in the peak of health and

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Facilities include: * Secure paddocks * Supplementary Feed * Daily inspections

* Foaling-down of mares * Horse Education * Sales preparation * Long-term & Short-term agistment & spelling from $50 per week.

Include Supplementary feed from $12 + gst per day* Breeding for Thoroughbreds and Quarterhorses

Property of 110 acres, 2km of riverfront, nestled at base of the Moonbi Ranges

VETERINARY

CONTACTS

AGNES BANKS - AGNES BANKS EQUINE CLINIC (02) 4588 5200 ARMIDALE - NORTH HILL VETERINARY CLINIC (02) 6772 1686

BINGARA - BINGARA VETERINARY CLINIC (02) 6724 1000

BOONAH - BOONAH VETERINARY HOSPITAL (07) 5463 1339

BRISBANE - GARRARDS EQUINE VETERINARY PRACTICE (07) 3881 1693

BYRON BAY - BYRON BAY EQUINE PRACTICE 0478 838 511

CASINO - CASINO VETERINARY CLINIC (02) 6662 2488

CLARENCE VALLEY - MOBILE VET 041 1 716 932

COFFS HARBOUR - PACIFIC VETCARE (02) 6652 3455

GATTON - GATTON VETERINARY SURGERY (07) 5462 1343

GLEN INNES - GLEN INNES VETERINARY HOSPITAL (02) 6732 1988

GOLD COAST - GARRARDS EQUINE VETERINARY PRACTICE (07) 5574 3255

GLOUCESTER - GLOUCESTER VETERINARY HOSPITAL (02) 6558 1504 GOONDIWINDI - BORDER VETERINARY SURGERY (07) 4671 3688

GRAFTON - EQUINE VETERINARY & DENTAL SERVICES (02) 6642 4700

GUNNEDAH - GUNNEDAH SALEYARDS VETERINARY CLINIC (02) 6742 5175

INVERELL - INVERELL VET CLINIC (02) 6721 0266

JIMBOOMBA - VERESTDALE EQUINE VETERINARY SERVICES 0409 884 377

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TENTERFIELD - TENTERFIELD VETERINARY CLINIC (02) 6736 2233

TOOWOOMBA - CLIFFORD PARK VET SURGERY (07) 4633 1999

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URUNGA - URUNGA VETERINARY CLINIC (02) 6655 5299

WARIALDA - WARIALDA VET CLINIC (02) 6729 1015

WARWICK - WARWICK VETERINARY CLINIC (07) 4661 1105

WINGHAM - WINGHAM & VALLEY VETS (02) 6557 0000

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VETERINARYVETERINARY

Dr Chris LivingstonBVSc (Hons), DVCS, MANZCVS.

And Associates 159 Gordon St, Port Macquarie

www.portvet.com.auPh: (02) 6583 1611

Complete Veterinary Servicesincluding

Equine Power Float DentistryTru DR Digital Radiography

NOW LOCATED at 32 Sweaney Street, Inverell(Behind McDonalds)

Offering routine equine services including: Endoscopy, Dentistry & Reproduction

For all your large and small animal veterinary needsboth in-clinic and on-farm.

Phone: (02) 6721 0266After Hours Emergency 0427 456 616Phone: (02) 6721 0266After Hours Emergency 0427 456 616

Inverell Vet ClinicInverell Vet Clinic

Member of AustralianVeterinary Association

EQUIVET AUSTRALIAEQUIVET AUSTRALIAEquine Reproduction & General PracticeEquine Reproduction & General Practice

Reproduction:

Stallion Station:Registered Quarantine Facility:General Practice:

Reproduction:Chilled & Frozen semen. Live in Veterinarians provide 24hr Foaling supervision.

Stallion Station: Semen collection, evaluation, freezing, storage & distribution.

Registered Quarantine Facility: AQIS approved centre for exporting horses and/or semen.

General Practice: Lameness diagnosis & management using digital Radiography & Ultrasonography - Chiropractic manipulation - Laboratory facilities - Equine dentistry - Video endoscopy.

Embryo Collection & Transfer & Artificial Insemination using

142 Jimna Springs Rd Southbrook, Qld P: 07 4691 0322 F: 07 4691 0419 [email protected] www.equivetaustralia.com

Max Wilson BVSc (Hons) MACVS

Robyn Woodward BVSC MVSc

Susanne Brundell BVSc (Hons)

Francois Viljoen BVSc (Hons)

Jane Groenendyk BVSc (Hons)

Byron BayEquine VeterinaryPractice

Kevin Squire0478 838 511

PO Box 86, New Brighton, NSW 2483

Office: 0413 414 534Email: [email protected]: tweedbyronequinedentistry.com.au

ABN 65 329 185 067

Equine Medicine & Surgery Digital Radiography

New Equine Surgery - Specialist SurgeonEndoscopy - Diagnostics

Vaccinations - UltrasoundReproduction - AI - Dentistry

www.pacificvetcare.com.au

Dr. David Johnson Dr. Stephen Deist Dr. Allan Hudson Dr. Kelly Griffin Dr. Merrilyn Fitzgerald Dr. Amanda Johnson Dr. Chelsea Kramer Dr. Julia Etel Dr. Amber Aspinall

Dr. Adam Gerhardt Dr. Mathew Grabovszky

P A C I F I C V E T C A R EC o f f s H a r b o u r

320 Harbour Drive, Coffs Harbour Ph:6652 3455 Fax:6652 8187Email:[email protected]

DR GREG BALDWIN

DR Georgina Johnston

BSc BVSc MPhil

EQUINE VETERINARIAN

BVetMed

EQUINE VETERINARIAN

P E

02 6672 3898

[email protected]

Ambulatory Equine Veterinarian based in Murwillumbah and providing all your

veterinary needs including:

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Digital radiography (x-rays)

Digital ultrasonography

Endoscopy

Lameness evaluation and diagnosis

Pre-purchase examinations

Medical investigations

Routine surgery Reproduction

Dentistry (power tools)

Hendra Virus vaccinations

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V E T E R I N A R Y S E R V I C E S



VETERINARYVETERINARY

P:M:E: W:

(02) 6642 4700 0428 515 650 [email protected] www.evds.net.au

“Helping you to help your horse”Dr. Oliver Liyou BVSc (Hons1) MACVSc (Eq Dent) CMAVA “Helping you to help your horse”

Equine Veterinary And Dental ServicesEquine Veterinary And Dental ServicesVD S

VD S

The most qualified and experienced Equine Dental Vet in NSW.Dentistry, Vaccinations inc Hendra, Freeze Brand, Microchipping, Stud Work,

Foot problems, Castrations, Skin problems and anything equine that is not an emergency.

As the designer of the porta safe stocks mobile crush, Oliver has the latest model

to keep your horse safe and secure, and will be weighed on scales,

and geldings get a free sheath clean.

Call us about our dental parties, where you can receive massive savings.

Now accepting referrals of difficult dental cases from Port Macquarie to SE Qld.

Greg Ireland BSc., BVSc. Alison Neef BSc(Vet)., BVSc. Michelle Tolhurst BA., BVSc. Yvette Crowe BVSc. Paul Jenkins BVSc.

Tamworth Veterinary HospitalTamworth Veterinary Hospital

106 Brisbane StreetTamworth NSW 2340Ph: (02) 6766 3988Fax: (02) 6766 4259Web: www.tamworthvet.com.au

106 Brisbane StreetTamworth NSW 2340Ph: (02) 6766 3988Fax: (02) 6766 4259Web: www.tamworthvet.com.au

Dr Greg IrelandVeterinary Surgeon

& Physician

Dr Greg IrelandVeterinary Surgeon

& Physician

Utilising The Latest

TechnologyAnd Techniques

WITH 100% CARE AND PROFESSIONALISM

Providing the highest quality of equine veterinary dental care. Servicing Sydney and Melbourne.

Dr Shannon Lee

B.V.Sc M.A.N.Z.C.V.Sc Eqd M.I.C.E.V.O E.Ds

Ph: 0418 598 621 E: [email protected]

www.advancedequinedentistry.com.au

Tweed Byron Equine Dentistry

Tweed Byron Equine Dentistry



PO Box 86, New Brighton, NSW 2483

Office: 0413 414 534Office: 0413 414 534Email: [email protected]: tweedbyronequinedentistry.com.au

ABN 65 329 185 067ABN 65 329 185 067

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Over 300 members right here in Australia most of which provide afterhours and emergency care for all equine health issues. FIND an EQUINE DENTAL VET

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