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The goal of a stallion breeding soundness examination is to select stallions for fertility, eliminate stallions with heritable defects, alert owners of subfertile stallions, and determine any cause of infertility.

It is important to note that the fertility is assumed for time of examination only, since conditions may arise shortly after the examination that affect fertility.

History The foaling rate is a good indication of fertility. Check the foaling rate of the last breeding season. Check the reproductive history of the mares, as barren or infertile mares may make stallion look like he has subfertility. Record the services/foaling, but be careful as abortions etc. that are not associated with the stallion may alter the number of foals born. Calculate the services/conception for maiden, barren, and foaling mares. If a problem shows up, you may also want to check the management (breeding and housing) of the mares to help rule out a management problem. Determine the intended use of this stallion Natural service vs. AI Fresh cooled semen? Frozen semen? Size of book (expected number of mares to be bred) Diseases The stallion should be free of Equine Infectious Anemia , Equine Viral Arteritis , CEM.

Identification Positive identification is essential. Who am I? A tattoo is the best identification, but a photo is also a good idea. In any case, make sure you positively identify the stallion to avoid legal complications later!

General physical examExamine the stallion for: Conformation, Lameness, Vision, Inherited Defects, Cryptorchidism, 2 scrotal testes Combined Immunodeficiency, Parrot Mouth, Hemophilia, Complete Mature Cataracts, Aniridia, Wobbler, Multiple Exostosis. A breeding sound stallion should be free from these defects. Ultrasound Although we usually think of the mare when we consider reproductive ultrasonography, there are a number of uses for ultrasonography in the stallion.  Ultrasonographic examination of the testes is an accurate method for determining testicular size, as well as identifying pathologic features.  Testicular parenchyma can be examined, testicular trauma evaluated and tumors identified.  The central vein is an easily identifiable landmark.  Scrotal contents such as bowel or excessive fluid can be visualized.  Hematocele can be differentiated from hydrocele.  The internal genitalia can also be examined.  The accessory sex glands are better evaluated using ultrasonography than by palpation alone.

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Koobah Performance HorsesKOOBAH Performance Horses (KPH) operates from “Meadowbank”, a 500 acre property located along Spains Lane, Kingswood less than 1 km from the highway at Tamworth and 3.5 kms from the ALEC facilities

Meadowbank is home to KOOBAH Performance Horses stud, with two resident sires WATADUCK (Peptos Stylish Oak Quarter horse stallion) and Thunder Down Under (Vivant bred Warmblood stallion) along with a band of ASH, Quarter horse and Warm blood broodmares.

At KPH we understand that every horse is an individual and we strive to develop the best program for each horse. We are consistently working on producing quality horses that will suit beginners, pleasure riders and up to the more serious competitor.

Our philosophy is that PATIENCE and using appropriate TIMING when training, leads onto PERFECTION! KPH is in the early stages of their facility development program and currently offers the following facilities for hire:- newly constructed sleeping quarters, shower and toilet amenities with kitchen and BBQ; 8 stall stable complex; 30 metres x 60 metres covered arena; mechanical cow and several other yards for working horses.

KPH aims to provide riders and horse enthusiasts with the opportunity to participate in clinics throughout the year. This month KPH ran a very successful Frank Green horsemanship and cattle working clinic. KPH is currently organising another Frank Green

clinic for later this year as well as a Junior Horsemanship clinic in the next school holidays.

If you have any enquiries about upcoming clinics or the use/hiring of our facilities

please contact Phil or Fiona on 041 8496794 or email Phil@koobahperformancehorses.com or

visit our website www.koobahperformancehorses.com.au

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Small BeginningsLike most good things, Aqaba Arabians was born out of passion, the passion of a young girl for the most beautiful animal on the face of this planet-the Arabian Horse.

During a visit to Brisbane from Emerald on Queensland’s Central Highlands in 1981, Christine Willcox and her husband John quickly became bored with what the City had to offer. On an exceptionally boring Sunday afternoon they scanned the yellow pages for horse studs, found an ad for Bremervale Arabians, gave them a ring and shot off to visit. The Toft family gave an impromptu stallion parade to Chris and John of these lovely horses. During the parade a young chestnut colt was introduced- he floated across the ring in a slow motion extended trot. Christine was in love. The Oxford Decimus, Bremervale Phaedra son- Bremervale Consort- had captured her heart and would be the No.1 man at Aqaba for the next 20 years.

They were now faced with the immediate problem of funding the purchase. At that time they were experimenting with growing small crops at Emerald. After a good crop of tomatoes and watermelons they returned to Bremervale to pick up the chestnut boy.

What’s in a Name?Now that they had a colt and one mare-a flea bitten part Arab stock horse called “Brandy”-they reckoned they were a stud! What would they call themselves? A search of “The Readers Digest Great World Atlas” combined with a recent screening of “Lawrence of Arabia” led to the name Aqaba (p.n. Akabar) Arabians. Two horses and a stud name-look out!

Bloody Good Stock Horses!Consort or “Connie” as the family referred to him was broken in by a young stock horse breeder based at Comet- Ron Howland. Ron is an exceptional horseman. Ron gave Connie his first ride and his last. Eighteen years after breaking him in Ron and Connie were reunited at the Elwyn Bligh. Ron rode him in stallion under saddle and it was heart warming to see the two “old farts” reunited after all that time.Consort grew up chasing cattle. He was a delight to ride but not for the faint hearted! He was nicknamed “Heatseeker” because when you put on a beast that’s where he stayed- regardless of terrain, thick scrub, broken gullies etc. He was recognized by cattlemen as having more cow sense and ability with stock than most other horses -regardless of breed. This boy from the desert showed that true stock sense is really intelligence-something most Arabians are full of! Over the last 20 years Aqaba Arabians has been based on properties at Emerald, Raglan, Townsville, Dalby, Biggenden and now up in the hills above Tamworth. During this time Consort did more to promote the Arabian breed to horsemen at large-the “non believers”- than most. He showed them what a real Arab could do.

The Women in Connie’s Life.When Christine and John started selecting foundation mares for the stud the criteria was simple.Temperament. There were to be no rabbits at Aqaba! They had seen enough rats in the show ring and this was exactly why the rest of the horse world was laughing at the Arabian breed. They would not confuse “spirit” with bad behavior!

Conformation. They wanted something you could ride-a good mustering horse that could put in big days.

Performance. These horses had to be good stock horses.

The mares selected along these lines included Avondale Markeeta (Akhu), Windsong Melita (Mercedes), Bremervale Kasimus (Oxford Decimus), Coolmunda Abrina (Abhu Mufti), Fenwick Starina (Greylight), Willara Taliska (Shahreza), and Clifton Park Naaya (Nile).While they did not set out to acquire any particular strain or blood line it quickly became apparent that by selecting mares for

temperament, conformation and performance they were leaning very heavily to the Crabbet Arabian.The new boys at Aqaba.As Consort’s health declined and the number of his fillies increased the search for a replacement stallion started. A colt by Ralvon Mark was purchased, but when his temperament did not make the grade he ended up a good gelding .On a trip to Canberra Christine visited Michelle Heaney’s stud at Braidwood. There in the paddock was the most athletic chestnut colt by Oxford Royal Admiral out of Michelle’s Janil ILindi- Heaney Seafarer. Could they have found another Consort? He had the temperament and conformation so home he went to Aqaba. When Seafarer was rising two he went to the master horseman - Ron Howland - for breaking in. Ron’s verdict was eagerly awaited. A man of few words, Ron’s comment of “he is a good horse” meant he would perform. Seafarer has gone on to excel at stock work , endurance and dressage. Yes they had another Consort. Seafarer over Connie’s fillies has produced a swag of “good horses”.The Future.Aqaba Brown Dirt Cowboy is the heir apparent to Connie and Seafarer. In the Aqaba tradition he is a big quiet chestnut, bred to perform. He has been trained for racing, endurance and dressage and shows promise in all disciplines. The other stallion of note in the Aqaba crew is the Count Manilla grandson ‘Count Crysain’ who combines the famous bloodlines of Count Manilla and Crystal Fire. He is doing a great job over Seafarer’s fillies.

Chris and John see their horses as a lifetime’s work- they are their passion. In an industry that drowns its horses in superlatives, they are happy to be the breeders of just “bloody good horses”.

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Preparing your mare for breeding means having her in prime breeding condition on presentation to the stallion to optimize the likelihood for conception in the least possible time.

By putting some thought and effort into preparing your mare before the breeding season begins, you will save time, money and disappointment later on.

The breeding cycle of most mares is regulated by day-length, with nutrition and climate also playing their part. Mares in temperate regions generally start cycling regularly in spring as the day-length and temperature increase, and then continue cycling throughout summer to the following autumn. Many mares stop cycling during the winter months as the days get shorter, and then start cycling again the following spring. Some mares, however, appear to cycle all year round - especially in northern parts of Australia.

Is your mare suitable for breeding & what condition should she be in?Breeding a mare for the first time can be expensive, time-consuming and can sometimes end in tragedy. Professional studs still lose their best mares and foals unexpectedly, due to complications. But, if you own a good mare and you are prepared to spend the time and money it takes to breed and raise a foal, it can be a wonderful experience. Ideally, a mare should be between 4 and 12 years old or have bred a foal before, she should have good conformation with no inherited faults, and she should have a good temperament. A mare that’s hard to catch, float and handle will pass much of it onto her foal as its first teacher.

Mares should be ‘rising’ in condition when they’re bred to a stallion for optimal fertility. This often happens naturally with spring weather bringing on more grass, but she shouldn’t be overweight either. A fat mare should lose some weight over the winter so that she can start putting on condition slowly over the two months before you breed her. Use this time also to see that she’s fit and in good health, either by continuing to ride or work her, or ensuring she gets good exercise in the paddock if she’s not being ridden.

Feeding and health checks:Before you breed your mare, you should continue all normal horse maintenance and treat any illness or injuries she may have. In the two months prior to breeding, she should be getting vitamins and minerals suitable for breeding. She should be in good health and able to eat well enough for herself and her growing foal. This means she needs her teeth done, worming and vaccination, and her hooves trimmed (and shoes removed) before being bred.

Your mare should be up to date on her vaccinations, both for the immunity of the foal and because she’ll most likely be exposed to other horses and possible injury in a stud environment. It’s also a good idea to get her checked by a vet for breeding soundness. Many studs will request a certificate of uterine health, which just means a vet swabs her to check for infection and any diseases that can be transferred to a valuable stallion and the mares he serves in the future. An ultrasound at this time can also be useful to check for cysts in her ovaries and where she’s up to in her cycle, particularly if you’re unsure.

So when should you breed & how do you tell when your mare’s in season?A mare is technically fertile from about 18 months old. But, depending on the breed, she’s not physically mature until at least four,

so having a foal is not good for her or the foal. Of course, if a mare hasn’t had a foal by the time she’s about 12 years old, it gets harder too, so it’s a bit of a balancing act. Many people breed a foal early in a mare’s career then wait until she’s retired or injured before making her a full-time broodmare.

Mares cycle around every 21 days during the spring, summer and autumn. Many mare owners will know when their mare is in season by a change in her behaviour; usually more sooky or stroppy. However a more obvious sign is her ‘showing’ to other horses, which includes frequently urinating around them and ‘winking’ her vulva at them! Every mare is a bit different and some won’t show at all, but an ultrasound by a vet or shortcircuiting their cycle with prostaglandin (PG) shot can be very effective.

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What a pleasure this horse is to be around. He can be seen around at the many competitions and meets on the Mid North Coast - but you

would never pick he is a stallion. Standing in lineups next to mares and geldings alike without so much as a nicker. Versatile in every way this horse has competed (and won) in Team Penning, Halter, Western Pleasure, Rookie Reining & Western Equitation. He was

also part of the demonstration team for Ranch Roping & doesn't mind also part of the demonstration team for Ranch Roping & doesn't mind being strapped to a beast. On his first and only dressage outing he

placed in the top 5 with a rider who had never competed in dressage before!

He draws attention wherever he goes - for all the right reasons. With true black colour, 2 blue eyes and a personality to die for, Cooper as he is known at home just draws people to him. At just 3 years old he has ventured out on limited occasions, but has shown great promise in the show ring. Placing and winning in Halter, Western Equitation and Hunter under saddle, he's happy to ‘play with cattle’ inHunter under saddle, he's happy to ‘play with cattle’ inthe Team Penning ring, and shows promise as an up and coming Reiner. He has also tried his hand at Dressage, is cool calm and collected on a trail ride, and is trained in natural horsemanship both online, under saddle and at liberty. at liberty.

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The nation’s horse industry is in for a real treat with the arrival of Australia’s first cloned horse ‘Salute’, an exact genetic copy of the world’s most influential performance horse sire ‘Smart Little Lena’.

‘Salute’ is the first ever cloned horse to enter the country and stand at stud. Richard Bull of Tamarang purchased the stallion at the Western Bloodstock Annual NCHA Futurity Sale in Fort Worth, Texas in December 2010, and imported ‘Salute’ into Australia earlier this year.

“We are allowing Australia first generation access to the most influential stallion to ever exist in the performance horse industry in North America,” said Mr Bull.

Smart Little Lena, who died in September 2010 at the age of 31, had life time earnings of $743,275 in only eight shows and was the first horse to ever win cutting’s prestigious Triple Crown in the United States. His progeny have impressive earnings of more than US$39.3 million and he has grand progeny earnings of more than US$80 million. With 550 money earning offspring, Smart Little Lena sired 17 World Champions, 11 Reserve Champions and 110 Register of Merit. At the height of his career he stood at US$25,000.

The introduction of Smart Little Lena’s superior genetics to Australia via the importation of ‘Salute’, who is one of five clones of Smart Little Lena, offers tremendous breeding opportunities for the Australian performance horse industry, particularly to upgrade broodmare strengths.

“The cloning was undertaken to preserve Smart Little Lena’s genetics for the future because of his dominance in the cutting horse industry.“Whether I agree with cloning or not, Smart Little Lena had already been cloned and the chance to have this horse here in Australia was too great of an opportunity to be missed.“Smart Little Lena was always my hero horse and bringing his exact genetics to Australia is a dream come true,” said Mr Bull.

Richard Bull wishes to make it clear that ‘Salute’ was purchased to pass on Smart Little Lena’s genetics and he will not be trained or shown. Whilst he is not identical in appearance to Smart Little Lena his genetic material is exactly the same and his offspring will therefore be equivalent. A male clone breeds identically to the original copy.

Tamarang is a market leader specialising in elite cattle horse genetics based near Tamworth, NSW. Tamarang’s owners Richard and Sandi Bull are innovative operators who are passionate about the industry. They have demonstrated their support of the industry again with their sponsorship of the National Cutting Horse Association’s (NCHA) 2011 Futurity, the richest three year old performance horse event in the country.

The public had the chance to meet ‘Salute’ for the first time at the 2011 NCHA Tamarang Futurity that was held at the Australian Equine and Livestock Events Centre, from 2-12 June 2011.

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Norm and Judy Hindmarsh of Southern Cross Warmbloods have been breeding superior warmblood horses for over twenty five years. They specialise in Eventing, and the breeding, training and campaigning of performance horses for the Olympic disciplines. Their horses have been proven in the competition arena with 3* Eventers, FEI Dressage horses and World Cup Showjumpers.

Southern Cross Warmbloods began in 1983 in Narrabri when Norm and Judy bred their first horse (a Thoroughbred mare) to Heath Ryans ‘ Ludendorf ’. The stud was created with the goal in mind of producing quality performance horses for the Olympic disciplines. The stud began with a small number of Thoroughbred mares that were sent to breed with imported European stallions. One being a mare by ‘Domherr’ – Sire of Olympic Eventing Gold Medalist ‘Kibah Tic Toc’. Later, Southern Cross bred and purchased additional warmblood mares undertaking many years of breeding using A.I. to quality stallions from all over Australia.

This breeding program has allowed them to produce a number of excellent performance horses and has also put Southern Cross Warmbloods in a position to continue the production of performance horses in a bigger way in Tamworth.

Since relocating to Tamworth in 1999 Norm and Judy have continued to breed 6 to 8 mares per year to a selection of quality imported stallions and their own.

Since 2001 Southern Cross Warmbloods have stood at stud the exciting Warmblood stallion Southern Cross Dorado. Southern Cross Dorado has produced some excellent horses and will benefit anyone interested in breeding performance eventing or showjumping horses. Southern Cross Dorado is the sire of Southern Cross Aquilla, Nashira and Nekkar. In 2011 they will also stand Southern Cross Regor. Southern Cross Regor is by Jive Magic. He has an impeccable pedigree, temperament and he is a picture to look at. He should produce outstanding dressage horses.

Southern Cross offers agistment and the use of their facilities such as the floodlit dressage arena, showjump course and small cross country course. Clients are able use the property to trail ride as well as the kitchenette, round yard, wash bay and other facilities

Norm is a qualified National and FEI C level Technical Delegate for Eventing and is also a qualified EFA Level One instructor. He has had years of riding experience in Eventing, Dressage and Showjumping. Norm is available for lessons at the Southern Cross property in Tamworth or can travel to schools. Southern Cross also has two quiet and well schooled horses that can be used for lessons on the property.

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There are several benefits of artificial insemination (AI) using frozen semen. Advantages include increased access to stallions across Australia and the world, the ability to inseminate a number of mares from a single stallion collection, minimizing disease transmission between stallions and mares and reducing injuries during the breeding process. Disadvantages include reduced semen quality (due to the freezing-thawing process) as well as the need for specialized equipment and training, which leads to increased costs.

Due to the freezing and thawing processes required for this form of AI, semen quality will be reduced. In order to reach optimum pregnancy rates using frozen semen, we must inseminate the mare within 6 hours of her ovulation using high quality frozen semen. Rectal ultrasounds (scans) will be conducted every 4-6 hours approaching ovulation and ovulation control rugs are also used. Frozen AI requires heightened veterinary experience in order to accurately predict ovulation and to ensure the semen that is used is of adequate quality and quantity.

Attention to detail is the key to achieving high pregnancy rates using frozen AI. This involves selecting highly fertile stallions with semen that is amenable to freezing (not all fertile stallions produce good frozen semen). Maiden mares or young mares with a good breeding history are the best candidates. Mares should be in good body condition and on a rising plane of nutrition (ie incremental increases in feed quality and quantity in the months leading up to breeding). Although it is possible to use mares of any age and reproductive merit, pregnancy rates are lower in older and less fertile mares. Multiple breeding attempts require more semen straws and increase your veterinary consultations.

There are various treatments available to your veterinarian for use in the immediate post breeding period to help prepare the uterus for arrival of the new embryo. This includes (but is not limited to): saline uterine flushes, antibiotic and plasma infusions into the uterus, post breeding oxytocin therapy, corticosteroid injections and other anti-inflammatory medications.

If you are considering collecting and freezing semen from your stallion or inseminating mares in 2011 and would like more information on artificial breeding, speak to a veterinarian experienced in that field.

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Article by Dr David Ahern

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Over recent years, much more research effort has been focused on the nutritional requirements and feeding management of the broodmare. Although large sums of money are often outlaid for the purchase of a breeding farm and stock, stallion services, upgrading facilities and marketing, often relatively little attention is given to ensuring the optimum nutrition of the broodmare.Although fertility and the conception rate decreases as a mare ages, careful attention to nutrition and a well planned feeding program in preparation for breeding will help to ensure an optimum conception rate for each mare. An adequate energy intake, matched to the mare’s needs, is essential to achieve and maintain an optimum body condition for breeding.Horse breeders often over-feed pregnant mares and growing horses relative to their needs. They often under-feed dry mares(“empty” or non-pregnant) and lactating (“wet”) mares when maintained on predominately grazing pasture. Under these conditions, inadequate nutrition can affect a mare’s subsequent fertility, conception rate increase the risk of early embryonic abortion, and the development of her foal during late pregnancy.If the drain of lactation is not compensated for by an increase in the energy and major nutrient intake, a mare’s fertility will decline, followed by a reduction in milk production, and finally a loss of body condition.Of all the nutritional factors that can influence fertility and maintenance of pregnancy, the adequacy of energy and protein intake is critical to breeding success.

Handy Hint ~ Feed to BreedInadequate nutrition can have a direct influence on the fertility, conception and foaling rate of mares. Poor nutrition is a major factor that can reduce reproductive efficiency, despite good breeding management and veterinary care of otherwise healthy mares. An adequate and well-balanced nutrient intake and feeding management program is paramount to fertility and breeding success.

Handy HintIn a lactating mare, the drain of milk production is superimposed on the energy requirement to maintain fertility and conception, especially in a marginally under nourished mare with a foal at foot. This invariably results in less than optimum fertility and a reduced chance of the mares getting back in foal during the peak period of her lactation between 4-10 weeks after foaling to ensure the desired 12 month foaling interval. A survey indicated that 83% of otherwise healthy and ‘non-infected’ mares which failed to get in foal had low energy intake relative to their daily needs.

Non-Lactating MaresImportant Considerations

There are a number of dietary management guidelines that must be considered when preparing a mare to be bred to increase her chances of conceiving and establishing a viable pregnancy to full term.

Condition ScoringThe body condition of a mare at breeding can be evaluated against condition score standards that have been developed to monitor energy stores within the body relative to fat distribution. The concept of condition scoring provides a standard for breeders to evaluate the probability of a mare breeding successfully.Ideally a mare should be fed to achieve a moderate to good condition prior to breeding.As a guideline, a mare in moderate to good condition has a ‘fleshy’ covering over her ribs and pin bones, with the outline of her ribs just visible.There are a number of relationships between the body condition, energy and protein intake on the fertility of breeding mares that have been established by review of a large number of research studies.

Feeding for FertilityA poorly fed or thin mare, in below average condition, will have a delayed onset of oestrus and irregular oestrus cycles, in contrast to a well fed mare.A thin mare will come into season and cycle, but may fail to ovulate, conceive or maintain her pregnancy. Such a mare should have her feed intake increased, commencing 2-5 weeks before the breeding season, so that she is gaining weight when bred.A mare that is thin or below moderate condition at breeding, is still able to foal down a foal of average birth weight at fullterm 11 months later.Unless a mare’s body weight is improved after foaling, she will have a higher risk of lower fertility and embryonic loss when she is bred during the peak of her lactation, if she is losing condition due to inadequate energy intake.Even without weight loss, studies have shown that a thin mare has longer intervals between foaling and ovulation requires more cycles per conception, has an overall lower conception rate and an increased early embryonic death rate than a mare in a moderate to average, or fat condition.An inadequate intake of protein in the ration, even with adequate energy, can delay the onset of oestrus and decrease overall fertility, possibly due

to failure to ovulate, although a mare may show her normal oestrus behaviour and cycle length.A well fed, but not overly fat mare will normally ovulate earlier, with more regular cycles, than a fat or overweight mare fed on a maintenance or weight reduction diet. A fat or overweight mare will cycle and conceive successfully if her nutritional intake is maintained during the prebreeding period, oestrus and conception, and for 90 days after conception so as to avoid any loss of body weight.An inadequate intake of energy in a mare during the first 90 days of pregnancy, due to starvation, relocation stress or mare group competition for feed, for a period of 4 days, will greatly increase the risk of early embryonic abortion and loss of pregnancy even before a loss of body weight is evident.Any reduction in the feed intake of a fat mare immediately before the breeding season to reduce her body weight will retard the onset of oestrus, and increase the time interval between oestrus cycles.It is unwise to start a weight-reducing program on an obese mare within the last 2 months before breeding.A lack of feed during the previous lactation period may reduce the fertility of a mare in the following season, even if a mare has gained weight and is in good condition at breeding.

Maiden MaresA maiden mare retired to stud from race training just prior to breeding, or an overly fat mare at pasture, requires individual attention to ensure she does not lose weight when sent to stud.When maintained under semi-drought conditions, a maiden mare or an older dry mare will also suffer a shortfall of energy prior to breeding. Up to 46% of young mares that are not fully mature will abort their foals before full term if they are not fed enough to meet their total needs.

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Campdrafting is a uniquely Australian horse sport that puts the skills of both horse and rider to the test and is a great test of how good a cattleman you truly are. Campdrafting involves two main

stages firstly “The Camp” or cutout yard where the rider selects his beast, separates it from a mob and works it, and “The Course” or arena, where the rider guides his beast in a pattern. Campdrafts are judged by a single judge on horseback. Instead of a whistle to signal disqualification of the end of a run, the judge will crack a

stock whip (the rider is “cracked off ”).

1. Before you even think about beginning to campdraft, you need to ensure that both you and your horse are up to the job. Riders need to be very competent and confident and should have some experience working cattle. A horse will preferably have had experience working cattle. Horses should have the ability to turn on their back legs, stop and start quickly similarly to a cutting horse. Indeed, many cutting horses, or, more commonly cutting bred horses, often make fine campdrafters, providing they have the speed to keep up with a beast in the arena. The most common breed used for campdrafting is the Australian Stock horse, closely followed by the Quarter horse, however almost any smart horse with a bit of cattle sense can make a campdrafter.

2. If you have never seen a campdraft before, it is probably a good idea to go for a look first. Many small towns in Australia run a campdraft at least once a year and there are campdraft exhibitions at all the major royal shows. Campdraft calenders can be accessed at the following sites-<www.abcra.com.au> (Australian bushman’s campdraft and rodeo assn.), <www.campdraft.org.au> (Southern Campdrafting assn.), <www.campdraft.com.au> (Australian campdraft assn.), <www.campdraft.com.au> (Australian campdraft assn.), NB- As these sites are different associations they all have different campdrafts.

3. Go to a small campdraft first. So, you’re all set, you’ve got an idea what to do and you’re at your first draft. It’s probably best if you go to a small local one for your first time. The competitors will tend to be more friendly and it is a lot more fun, even if the cattle are often more difficult.

4. Like any sport, you will need to warm your horse up before you run. If you have time, you should take at least half an hour to do this, and longer if your horse is unused to the atmosphere. Once the initial warming up is done, a great place to work your horse is in the arena, returning cattle that have already been run into holding pens. Everyone is usually welcome to help out but it can get crowded in the mid morning before the weather is too hot. This is great to get your horse on cattle and to get him used to the atmosphere.5. Once you and your suitably warmed up horse are ready, you should head to the camp. How long you spend here is personal preference. Some people arrive half an hour before their run, others arrive just as they are about to go in. My personal preference is to arrive 10 runs before mine, to give both you and your horse ample time to relax and for you to pick a beast.

6. Pick the right horse. Picking a beast is probably one of the hardest parts of drafting. Often this is a personal preference, with people choosing a certain breed of cattle or maybe heifers or steers. A general rule of thumb is to pick the beast you would want to take home to slaughter. You don’t want a little mouldy beast as the smaller ones can run very fast and are often dangerous. A beast that is over fat is likely to knock up outside and prevent you from completing the course. You want a beast that turns away from the horse and rider (but does so calmly- the beast that bolts away will do just that outside), is alert and not in amongst the mob. in an ideal world this is what you would pick. also, never be afraid to ask, most campdrafters are more than happy to help a newbie.

7. OK, so you’ve picked your beast and the announcer has just called your name. RELAX. If you get tense, so will your horse, and you WILL stuff up. Ride in with one hand on your waist to relax you. If the judge isn’t looking, you can ride amongst the mob to help chose a beast, just be careful not to start working until he says go.

8. Start when you are told to and not before. The judge will tell you to start when the previous competitor’s beast is off the course. Usually he will call out to you to start, or it may simply be a nod. Either way, be ready when he says go. There is nothing more infuriating than someone trying to pick a beast when the judge is waiting. Shorten your reins, using two hands and calmly try to cut your beast from the mob. If he is on his own you can simply ride up to him and push him down the camp. You may need to bring more than one beast up the front. This is OK, but should be avoided. It looks bad and it works your horse up. Once your beast is separated you need to turn it about 2-3 times at the front of the camp. Once you become more experienced you can get a bit more ‘fancy’ but for your first little while its best to keep it simple.

9. You have finished your yard work, you need to call out for the gate at the front of the camp to be opened. Yell out “GATE” or “RIGHT” or whatever else, just make it loud and clear as the gatemen are more than likely chatting or half asleep.

10. Now is the scary part. You are outside in the arena. For the purpose of this we will assume it is a left hand course (the judge will tell you if the course is left or right hand). Your aim is to turn the beast around the first peg, then bring him round in a figure 8 and go round the second peg before going through the “Gate” (two pegs”). The whole course is similar to a barrel course. Use common sense to turn the beast. If you want him to turn a gradual left, hang back about the length of one beast back and one out from his head, on his right hand side. If he turns to quick, change sides to correct him. Sometimes it is necessary to “Shoulder” the beast, or push him with your horse’s shoulder. DO NOT ATTEMPT THIS UNLESS YOU AND YOUR HORSE ARE VERY EXPERIENCED. This is one of the major causes of accidents.

11. HAVE FUN. Remember, you are not doing this to make money. If you win that’s a bonus, if you get the whip in the camp then bad luck, try again next time. Don’t lose heart. If you stick at it long enough you will get there.

Tips• Make sure you watch some of the experienced guys to get a feel

for what to do. Actually watching a draft will make you learn a million times more than the internet.

• If you are just starting out see if you can find a campdraft school being run. Ask your local campdraft committee if they know of any upcoming schools

• Don’t be afraid to ask. Almost without exception campdraft people are very friendly and are more than willing to help, be it giving you some advice or helping you pick a beast. You may even find people offering you help without you asking. Don’t take offense, listen to what they have to say.

• A campdraft is scored out of 100- there are 26 points for cutout, 75 for horsework on the course, 2 points for the first peg and

1 point each for the second peg and the gate. You will be disqualified (get the whip) for, among other things; Tail turning, or not facing the beast, losing the beast to the back of the camp twice, losing control of the beast and riding dangerously• I can’t stress this enough- HAVE FUN. Too many people nearly ruin a good sport by taking it too seriously.• Don’t be discouraged. Some judges can be incredibly biased and sometimes no matter what you do you can’t win. Don’t give up, try again next time.

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The weekend of the 28th/29th May saw KOOBAH Performance Horses (KPH) run their first Horsemanship and cattle working clinic under their newly erected covered in arena. The clinic was run by the renowned Horseman Frank Green from Taroom.

Saturday morning saw 13 riders begin working on their horsemanship skills. Frank worked with the riders to gain control over their horse’s bodies. They worked on the four parts of the horse’s body and then getting the horse to respond and move each part. He emphasised the importance of the riders body positioning on the horse (both hands and legs) and where the rider must look.

The second part of the clinic on Saturday riders moved onto working the mechanical cow. Frank worked individually with each student getting them shaped and positioned correctly, enabling to make a smooth turn around.

Sunday morning saw riders have another opportunity to work the mechanical cow practising what they had learnt the previous day.

After lunch Sunday all riders worked cattle. This was when riders could put everything learnt over the weekend into practice.Frank also demonstrated one of his many talents when he performed some tricks with his trusted partner “BJ”.

The weekend was a great success and it was good to see the understanding and improvement made by riders from the beginning to the end of the school. With a great response from riders KPH are planning another Frank Green clinic and Junior Horsemanship School later in the year.

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2nd July NORTH QLD CUTTING HORSE ASSOC, YUNGABURRA. Steph Skennar Phone: 0740930264email: spinout7@bigpond.com

4 – 10th JulyDARLING DOWNS CUTTING CLUB FURUTIY TOOWOOMBABob Wing 0417072770.

22 & 24th JulyPARADISE LAGOONS CUTTING CLUB, PARADISE LAGOONSSec: Phil Conoghan 07 49389149.Email: barmount.station@bigpond.com

22 – 24th JulyROCKY CUTTING CLUB,RIDGELANDS. Show Sec: Rod Linke 0428 568953

23rd JulyNORTH QLD CUTTING HORSE ASSOC. YUNGABURRA. Sec: Steph Skennar Phone: 0740930264, email: spinout7@bigpond.com

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9 – 14 th August GOONDIWINDI FUTURITY SHOW.GOONDIWINDI SHOWGROUNDSec: Craig Sim P.O. Box 1408email: cpsim@hotmail.com.

19, 20, 21st AugustSOUTHERN SEVEN CUTTING HORSE ASSOC, TATURA. Sec. Karen Phillips P.O. Box 1446, Melton West 3337 Ph. 03 97460260, Fax. 03 97460260 email: karenphillips@semex.com.au

20th AugustNORTH QLD CUTTING HORSE ASSOC. Sec Steph Skennar. Phone: 0740930264. email: spinout7@bigpond.com .

26, 27 & 28th AugustNEBO CATTLE AND COAL COUNTRY CUTTING CLUB, NEBO. Sec: Sophie White, 3216 Airstrip Road, Nebo 4742 Phone: 0411 720654email: sophie.white@bigpond.com

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I have a story to tell you about learning to sit still on your cutting horse.I came across a very powerful new way to help you sit quiet in the turn … and not lean … and not twitch your body … and gain better timing with your feet. The tips I’m about to share are novel … at least to me. They evolved because of my own need to be more quiet in the saddle.

Before I tell you the tips, I want to let you know how this came about. I went to a cutting a few weeks ago and videoed my runs.As I studied three different runs, I noticed an intermittent stiffness in my right side and right shoulder as my horses initiated the right turn. “Hmmm … that is terrible!. That has GOT TO GO!” Those were my soft-spoken, positive, self-talk remarks. But how? (Old dog/new trick concept went through my head!)

Bear with me here as I digress and go back a little further in time. Since my Dad first taught me to ride a cutting horse as a little girl, I have heard trainers try to correct all forms of aberrations of the desired cutter’s quiet, deep seat, with shoulders squarely over the hips during a cutting turn.As you probably already know, a quiet upper body deeply anchored in the saddle, with soft eyes on the cow during the turn, allows a cutting horse to turn in correct form and rhythm with the cow … without interference from the rider. This is one of the absolutely toughest skills for a cutter to master. Poor execution afflictions range from slight shoulder stiffness, to shoulder dipping, to upper body leaning, to complete body writhing! These behaviors are often accompanied by poor to catastrophic feet errors, wrinkled foreheads, clenched teeth, and little beady eyes not

watching the cow … or intermittently staring off in space somewhere in the dirt near the vicinity of the cow.

Okay, I’m back now to my original story.A few days after the show, I happened to revisit an educational manual written for ski instructors. This book was a gift to me from Ed Forner, a Canadian ski instructor. He sent it to me after reading one of these newsletter articles. Ed shared it because many of the concepts for skiing instruction are similar to cutting coaching. The manual is interesting, and helpful. I opened it by chance to a page that describes how to help someone maintain correct form and technique for a ski turn. The text recommends that a skier should allow his shoulders to remain squarely over his upper body and face the same direction … now this point is the key idea … at the same time his head turns to look in the direction of an impending turn.

It also discusses “delayed direction change”. I started thinking about how this might apply to cutting. At the same time, I also started watching people ride. I noticed that when people make the errors I described above, some form of rigidity always occurs on the cow-side part of the upper body.

Long story short … all this data caused me to experiment with some new ideas to help eliminate these errors and help all of us consistently feel that gorgeous, smooth cutting turn.

I practiced these tips myself and continue to do so. I also used them to coach some of my amateurs. I love the results. So, here are the new ideas. See if they help you remain deep, and soft, and quiet as you allow your horse to turn.1.) In cutting we are always coached to “watch the cow”. I am all over that idea. Absolutely necessary. But, no one ever suggested that we can watch the cow softly by turning our head to follow the movement of the cow with our eyes.2.) I suggest you try the following exercise first on a flag. Then, you can put it to work on a cow. If you don’t have a flag, just go for it with a cow.3.) Travel with the flag and do all the normal stuff you do … stop straight in the correct position and shift your horse’s weight to his hindquarters.4.) Before you move the flag in the opposite direction, consciously soften the inside of your body (your shoulder, ribs and waist on the side nearest the flag). I’m not talking about leaning down toward the flag. I’m talking about sitting squarely over your hips and just releasing tension. You will be amazed at the stiffness on this side of your body. Release it. Breathe into it. Soften. Take whatever time you need on the flag to do this. Don’t move until you do this part. Don’t rush. Breathe.4.) Then, before you move the flag in the opposite direction, VISUALIZE sitting squarely over your hips with the inside of your body soft, and ALLOWING your head to turn to follow the flag with your eyes. Also visualize ALLOWING your upper body to “be delayed” as it naturally stays softly over your horse as your head turns.5.) Move the flag. Let your head turn as your eyes watch the flag. Let your body follow. Experience this feeling.6.) Stop the flag. Do whatever “normal stuff ” you need to do with your horse. Then repeat the above steps again.Remember, you have to practice many, many times slowly at first to make anything a habit. Slow down.I hope these ideas help you find an improved feeling of allowing your cutting horse to move like silk beneath you.No matter what, these tips will be fun for you to try!

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We will have a look at the outline of the horse’s neck. The neck is carried more or less in a horizontal outline and when we ask for a submissive jaw we will see that the crest of the neck becomes the highest point. We all know that the poll should be the highest point in the “worked” horse. But we need to develop certain parts of the horse first so he will be able to carry the neck in future with the poll as the highest point.

Our main aim is to develop the muscles of the back and the stomach; we need to develop the top line of the neck and we need to improve the activity of the paces. The neck of the horse must be a special project of the rider. This is because all young horses are born with a short neck shaped in a S-bend. You can see that the young horse keeps his head up by pushing it up with the muscles underneath his neck. We must try to develop the top line of the neck in such a way that the head is hanging from the top rather than being pushed up from the bottom. The following exercises will keep that aim in mind.

We do not make too many transitions at first but we concentrate on making the paces regular. Performing most exercises at the trot we start making circles and serpentines and above all making sure that the horse remains regular in these exercises. We often find that when the horse leaves the straight line he tends to increase or slow down the rhythm depending on the temperament of the horse. Once we feel that the trot is not a great problem any more we can start to canter the horse in this outline. Again circle work to improve the lateral suppleness of the ribcage and neck of the horse.

Once we feel that the horse has become settled in this work we can start with transitions. The horse will have problems with both upward and downward transitions. With the upward transitions the horse wants to set the jaw and raise the head. With the downward transitions the horse wants to dive and throw himself on the forehand.

Once we are ready to introduce transitions we must seriously think how we are going to do them. We must look at the priorities......and the priorities in the transitions are that the horse remains “soft”. This means that we allow the horse to take a little while to perform the transitions as long as the jaw remains in a relaxed outline. But before we start with the transitions let us have a look at how the neck is involved in the movement of the horse.

When we see a horse trotting we can see that he moves his neck to help his balance. When we look a little more in detail we can see that the nose moves forward and backward a little with every stride. When the nose goes forward the vertebrae in the neck are straightened and the neck will bend upwards more when the nose comes in. The same can also be seen in the canter. When the horse comes up in front at the beginning of the stride the nose comes back a little and as the horse finishes the stride the nose comes forward. Especially in the canter this forward movement of the nose and the straightening of the neck allows the horse to go on the forehand. When we consider the canter stride like a little jump

we can see that at the beginning of the stride the forehand is lifted up and the horse will have his weight on the quarters. But when the stride ends, the forehand is going down. The horse only has to put the nose forward and he put us and himself completely on the forehand.

The thing the horse needs to learn now, is that the movement of the nose needs to be absorbed in the neck by bending the neck more upwards and that he is no longer allowed to straighten the neck. The horse will not lose any of his natural movement but it will get guided in a different direction. The horse that is allowed to move the nose will project the energy of the hind legs forward towards the ground. When we do not allow the horse to move the nose forward and backward the energy will have to come out of the withers. The horse needs to become more supple in the vertebrae of the neck and the connection neck-head. This means that the tendons and ligaments that keep the vertebrae together will need to get more supple. At the same time the muscles on the top of the neck need to become stronger to help with this bending upwards of the neck. With the increased strength and bulk of the rump plus the increased collection of the quarters the neck will need to compensate by increasing its own bulk.

This is a rather sticky period of our training. We must learn to restrict the movement of the nose of the horse but at the same time not restrict the freedom of the shoulders. Because of the difficulty of this extra bend in the neck upwards the horse will start to object to our efforts quite strongly and suddenly we realise that our “romantic” period is over. It is important that we have established regular paces by now and that the horse is absolutely forward for the legs, otherwise we find that the horse will only slow down when we restrict the forward movement of the nose. When the horse has become more supple in the neck we will experience a spongy feeling in our reins. We will still feel the effect of the forward motion of each of the shoulders but it is less strong, as the horse has learned to absorb the movement in the neck.

To help the horse and ourselves to understand the principle to keep the head still we must make frequent half halts. Do not trot round after round with the same tempo without change; it is important that we make sure that we shift some of the weight of the horse to hindquarters very regularly and then actively ride the horse forward again. With the half halt we momentarily slow the horse down and bring weight on the quarters which must “always” be followed with a forward urge again or the horse will fizzle out after a while. Always make sure that we do not ride the horse more forward than we were going before we made the half halt. This mistake is often made in our enthusiasm.

We are still in trot and like all beginnings it will be tentative and it will take some time for us and the horse to make this exercise our own. When we get some spongy feeling occurring in the neck of the horse we can start with some transitions within the pace. Ride the trot a little more forward to a tempo somewhere between working and medium trot and after that take the horse back again.

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We will immediately have some problems. When we send the horse more forward we will find that the horse wants to stiffen the jaw, point his nose forward and throw himself on the forehand. It is easier for the horse to fall on the forehand and only use the hind legs for propelling in stead of carrying. We must try to keep the jaw soft. We introduce the “moderate” extension with a half halt so the hind legs are more engaged and the jaw is therefore a little more soft. Remember, it is not the extension that is important at the moment but the softness of the jaw. Every time the horse wants to take the nose forward and stiffen the jaw we need to make one or a number of half halts and have a soft jaw again before we ask for more extension.

You see, when we do not allow the nose to go forward and we have created extra energy in the hind legs, the neck of the horse needs to bend even more upwards than before. When the extensions are correctly performed the horse will rise a little in the withers. We must be aware always that we do not restrict the natural movement of the horse and spoil the paces.

As the horse gets better at this exercise we can ask for a faster and more impulsive reaction to our request for extensions and the same problem will occur again; that is that the horse wants to stiffen the jaw and stick his nose forward. However, this will take little time to correct because “we” are familiar with the problem. We find that we can be increasingly more demanding with the horse when we are sure about him going “unconditionally” forward for our legs.

Now we will discuss the downward transitions within the trot. We all know that just about all horses will make a diving action with their noses when making downward transitions. This can be so strong sometimes that the horse pulls the rider out of the saddle and makes him tip forward. It is obvious that when the horse takes the neck and head forward like this, there is no question that the horse is on the quarters.

The best way to counteract this diving action of the horse is by making the transition downwards little by little, similarly as in the upward transitions. The most important aspect of the downward transition is the “softness” of the jaw. Some horses will overreact to your request of slowing down “a little” by digging the front feet in the ground and “deliberately” tipping the rider forward. I think that this is not a normal overreacting but a clever attempt of the horse to try and stay on the forehand.

Making sure that we do not fall forward we ask the horse to slow down introduced with a small half halt. With our body we must make sure that we keep on trotting and not stop our own trotting movement. A well trained horse will listen carefully to our seat. This means that often the horse was not overreacting at all, but “we” were giving a seat aid which was too strong. I often try to keep the rhythm of the trot in my stirrups. With flexed ankles I press my feet down into the stirrups and indicate the rhythm to the horse in every step. The rhythm of the trot must not change when I ask the horse to shorten the stride. It is important that we help the horse and we will find that by keeping the rhythm in our stirrups we will also keep on engaging the hind legs at the same time.

I will not elaborate too much with the shortening at this moment except to concentrate at the softness of the jaw and a rounded top line in the horse. Keeping and improving of a rounded trot is the subject of a future article.

Article by Bert HartogEquestrian Australia Level II Dressage Coach, FEI Dressage RiderEquestrian Australia Coach Educator & AssessorCert. IV Workplace Trainer and Assessor

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Following the success of the past two years, the Championships will once again be held at the Australian Equine & Livestock Events Centre, over four days, from 8th to 11th September. Competitors are expected to come from all the Eastern States and the Queenslanders are particularly thrilled that they don’t need to travel to Sydney to compete at such a prestigious competition. The main attraction is the quality of the facilities that AELEC and the competitors also enjoy the country atmosphere and friendliness that Tamworth has to offer.

The event is run by a small band of dedicated locals led by Meg Drury under the watchful eye of Dressage NSW with competitions from Preliminary through to the FEI Grand Prix Special Championship which will be held on the final day.

For the first time, this year’s event will also run in conjunction with the EA Paralympic Nomination Event No.1, this is an exciting addition to the Championships and will give spectators an opportunity to see Para Equestrians in action.

The Saturday evening Freestyle to Music competitions are always well supported and will once again showcase the top riders at each level performing their tests to a specially choreographed piece of music to best demonstrate the movements the combination of horse and rider has to offer.

This is a spectacular event and one not to be missed. For further information and the programme of competitions go towww.dressagensw.com.au.

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Coolamon 24th July80/40/20Michael Leary 6927 3427

Bago Bush Ride, Wauchope 24th July80/40/20Robyn Coombes 6585 6761Ros Ryan 0418 848 019

Freemantle 6th - 7th August80/59/40/20Lee Curtis 6337 4195 Shahzada 22nd - 26th August400/12Sue Todd 6379 7218

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The prospect of preparing a new horse for its first endurance training ride may seem daunting to beginners but with the appropriate planning and commitment both horse and rider will comfortably cope with their first ride. This article is a simple introduction to the feeding and training needed to adequately prepare an inexperienced horse for its first training ride. It is not intended to be a detailed program and the “further information” section at the end of this article will point you in the right direction to get more detailed literature on endurance riding.

TRAININGLong slow distance work is the basis of preparing a novice horse for a training ride. You should plan on riding the horse three to five times per week and allow twelve weeks to get an inexperienced horse fit for its first 40 kilometre training ride. Always remember that rest is critical to the conditioning of an endurance horse as it allows the horse to recover from the stress of training. The training sessions should each be about 1 hour in length with a longer session of two hours or more included once per week.

For Weeks 1 and 2 the horse should be “legged up” at the walk only over flat terrain. Although this is relatively boring for the rider it is crucial to build strength in the legs and condition the horse for its future training. During this period it is a good idea to teach your horse to walk-out as fast as possible so that the conditioning effect is maximised and it will also help you to cover more ground later at rides. For the average horse this will mean covering about 5 to 6 kilometres in a one hour training session and 1 0 to 12 kilometres in a two hour training session.

For Weeks 3 and 4 you can begin to introduce some trotting (up to 10 minutes per one hour session) interspersed with the walking. When you commence trotting it should initially be for only short distances but gradually increased. During this period you should work on trotting the horse on opposite leads so that it remains even gaited and builds its muscular strength equally on both sides. It is also recommended that you work the horse at different speeds in the trot to develop the horses ability to go along at various speeds and try to cultivate the horse with a calm but confident manner.

For Weeks 5 and 6 increase the trotting to 20 minutes per one-hour session and introduce some hill work. Endurance rides will generally involve some substantial hill work and if you do not have access to bills on which to train it would be wise to float your horse to an area where this is possible. Initially you should walk the horse up the hills and as his fitness improves begin to trot up some of the easier hills. Downhill work

this early on should be done at the walk because trotting downhill is hard on a horses legs and you are still looking to strengthen and condition.

From now on each fortnight you should increase the amount of trotting gradually (say an increase of 10 minutes per one hour session) and try to incorporate hill work where possible. At this point YOU could also begin to introduce some easy cantering in the same way that you did with the trotting. By the end of week 8 you should be approximately walking half the time and trotting half the time. For the average horse this will mean covering 9 to 10 kilometres per hour. At this point it would be good to do a 20 km intro. ride if there was one available.

Two weeks before the training ride the horse should be given about a 30 km trial run which would take about two and a half to three hours to complete. This will allow you to check how the horse copes without the excitement of the ride. If all has gone to plan and you have had no problems or received no setbacks as a result of lameness etc. then your horse will be ready to attempt his first training ride.

ADDITIONAL TRAININGDuring the training period there are also a number of other things you can do with your horse which will help your horse in preparation for the ride.

- accustom your horse to the veterinary procedures to which he will be subjected in the vetting ring i.e. stand patiently when asked, pick up his feet, be comfortable in having his mouth and rear end examined and trot out easily on a loose lead. By checking your horses parameters at home you will get him used to these and also learn how your horses fitness is developing. - try to ride your horse in the company of other horses if possible. At a ride your horse will have to start with forty or more other horses.

- practise “strapping” your horse

- on longer rides encourage your horse to drink at water points and allow him to relax and graze every now and then. This will ensure that your horses hydration is maintained and gut function is good.

- use a known measured training track to get a feel for the speed at which your horse travels at various gaits. This will be valuable later on at rides to enable you to control the speed at which your horse is travelling.

- try not to become too regimented in your training. Both you and your horse will appreciate variety such as different terrain, long slow rides, short faster rides, some flat work etc.

FEEDINGThe feeding of the horse initially will largely depend on the condition that the horse is in when it commences training. Obviously if the horse is carrying too much condition when started it will need to lose weight slowly and trim down to athletic condition, such a horse will not need much additional feed If the horse is already in appropriate condition it will need additional feed in order to meet the additional work requirements.

Basically the horse needs to receive enough feed in order to maintain it in appropriate condition and provide enough energy for the work that the horse is performing. When you are grooming your horse or saddling up you should look at and feel the horses withers, neck, tailhead, girth and ribs to ascertain whether or not the horse is gaining or losing weight and adjust the quantity of feed accordingly.

The amount of feed necessary will depend on the quality and quantity of grazing available. Horses with access to good grazing will not need much additional feed except for perhaps a vitamin and mineral supplement. Horses with grazing of limited quality or quantity will need additional feed in the form of lucerne hay and chaff and some energy dense feed such as grain or prepared feed. As a general guide about 1 to 3 kg of hard feed such as oats or prepared feed is adequate for a 500 kg horse. Endurance horses require good levels of vitamins and minerals in the diet so always ensure that the diet is balanced correctly. Always reduce the amount of grain fed to your horse on rest days by at least half. This is very important to prevent tying-up.

Electrolytes are important for endurance horses. Sweat contains high levels of electrolytes which must be replaced or horses become prone to fatigue, dehydration or more severe problems. Horses that are worked and sweat heavily should receive additional salt (25 to 50 grams) and an electrolyte supplement formulated for heavy sweating horses performing long slow work such as endurance horses. Avoid feeding electrolyte supplements with sodium bicarbonate as they are designed for fast working horses.

Water is critical for the endurance horse and a clean supply of cool, fresh water should be available at all times.

This article has been a brief introduction to the preparation of a new horse for an initial training ride. Obviously there are differing views on training and feeding methods but the basis of a steady preparation is fairly universal. Making contact with endurance riders and a club in your area will allow you to learn from other riders and determine what exactly works best for your horse.

Feeding and Training the Horse for a first Endurance Training Ride

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Norm HindmarshSouthern Cross Warmbloods

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Sharmayne SpencerHeritage Hill

PH: 02 6760 5554M: 0414 577 273 - Sharmayne

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Eventing NSWwww.eventingnsw.com.au

Quirindi Eventing Incwww.quirindieventing.com

Tamworth International Eventingwww.tie.equestrian.org.au

Please go to www.eventingnsw.com.au for more information on the following events:

BERRIMAA CIC Aust. ODE Champ Intro to 3* 1st- 3rd JulyQUIRINDI CIC New to 3* 16th - 17th JulyCSU Wagga New to PN 23rd - 24th JulySydney Midweek Intro to 2* 27th - 28th JulySydney Weekend Intro to 3* 30th - 31st July

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Please go to www.eventingnsw.com.au for more information on the following events:

Harden Enc to 1* 6th - 7th AugustSilver Hills Intro to 2* 13th - 14th AugustTIE at Quirindi Enc to 1* 20th - 21st AugustCamden Equestriad Intro to 3* 27th - 28th August

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Strap your helmets on! The date is set for another Tamworth International Eventing ODE.

The 20th - 21st of August will be the second event held this year by TIE at Qurindi. We hope to see a number of riders competing at the event that have ridden Internationally, and a number of the Australian Elite Squad preparing horses for selection in 2012. The Quirindi Event will be another fundraising event to help get construction underway for the brand new, International level cross country complex planed for the Australian Equine & Livestock Events Centre in 2012.

A date has been set for August 2012 for the very first Event at AELEC. The coarse will be designed by Tich Massey, a New Zealand FEI International course designer. The coarse is to be laid out to offer a fresh, new course and more challenges for horse and rider. It will consist of approximately 30 fences up to 1.25m in height by 2.4m spread. Fences will feature a water complex, corners and brush fences etc.

Tamworth International Eventing are happy to report they have had some businesses come on board with donations of material to build fences etc, and are keen to welcome more. They would love for businesses to get involved and “come along for the ride”. TIE say they are happy to design fences to tie in with a particular companies core function, incorporating signage and the overall look of the fence.

There are a lot of locals involved in TIE and it’s new venture, with many very talented riders making their way up through the ranks including Maddison Kid and Steffanie Watts, along with the mature riders such as Noel Dawson and Cheryl Grant enjoying the sport. TIE encourage anyone to come along who think they would like to get involved and our fast exciting sport.

For those that don’t know, eventing is a test of horse and rider stamina, training and obedience, with the partnership taking part in dressage, cross country and showjumping. It is also one of the few Olympic disciplines where men and women compete against each other on a level playing field.

With gold medals in Olympic Games (Rome, Barcelona, Atlanta and Sydney) and a silver in Beijing, Australia is recognised as a power force in Eventing.

If all goes to plan we shall see some amazing International level Eventing right here in Tamworth.

If you would like to learn more about the sport of Eventing, please go to http://www.eventingnsw.com.au/default.asp?Page=20197&MenuID=Media_@_Adverts/c20180/20295 and watch some awesome footage!

For further information regarding TIE or the up-coming Quirindi Event: Please contact Norm Hindmarsh or Sharmayne Spencer (see pg 34 for contact details ~ Coaches Listings)

When showing a horse this type of fence for the first time, just jump the ditch and ignore the rails.

Spend as much time as it takes to get him over a ditch – never give up before you have won the battle and praise him for every little attempt. Once he can pop the ditch, introduce the rails – one at a time.

Tips for jumping ditches with rails:

Approach at a slow bouncy canter.Sit up over the first rail and keep you legs on in case your horse ‘balloons’ the fence.

Aim to pop over the ditch with a loose rein – jumping too high or too fast over it shows a lack of confidence.

If a corner isn’t wide then jump it as a parallel. You only need to start angling them at Intermediate level. So approach it straight on, but to the narrow side of the centre. Keep your canter forward and bouncy – not flat.

Tips for jumping corners:

For novice horses, practise over corner fences that have a flag or bush to help channel you in at the point.

Keep things simple and straight – unless the corner is very wide.

For wide c o r n e r s , imagine a line from the point to the centre of the wide end – this gives you the angle for approach.

2 minute HOW TOs - Cross Country FencesDitches with rails: Corners:

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Tamworth Regional Horse Drawn Clubwww.trhdc.webs.comJuly/August2011

TAMWORTH REGIONAL HORSE DRAWN CLUB

Rally day Attunga 3rd July

Farmers and Equine Expo at Manilla Show Ground 23rd - 24th July

Concours d’Elegance at Tocal, Hunter Harness Driving Society 31st July

Driving Schoo 27th & 28th AugustIncorporating the ACDS NSW general meeting at Tamworth Pony Club

Dee Hillard driving Buckwheat was announced Champion Exhibit at our Annual Harness Gymkhana, held at Attunga on Sunday 5th June.

There was a strong field of quality entries and everyone had a wonderful time on what was a most glorious winter’s day. Judy Tonkiss was our guest judge on the day with her husband John as the ring steward. All the members of the club would like to thank Judy and John for officiating at our show, and we look forward to having them attend again. The ring classes where held in the morning and after a great bbq lunch everyone competed in the sporting events and had a fantastic time. All the horses went well with no dramas from any of them; we believe they enjoy it as much as the drivers.

There is so much coming up for our club throughout the year, our club calendar is very full. For all the details including more pictures of the

harness gymkhana please visit our website www.trhdc.webs.com or contact the club secretary Liz O’Brien on 0427766726.

This is just one in a long line of successes for Dee Hillard seen here participating at the 2011 Sydney Royal Show. Dee competed with her grey mare ‘Merrylegs’ in both led and harness classes. After being placed first in the led Shetland mare class, Dee went on to gain two seconds and a third in harness. Congratulations Dee well deserved.

Plans are well under way for our Senior and Junior Driver and Development school 27th/28th August. The school is open to everyone both beginner and experienced drivers as well as people wanting to learn more about course designing, show driving, show judging as well as getting that valuable experience needed for pony club members completing the ‘K’ certificate at pony club and lots more. You don’t need to be a member to attend. One Activity Membership available if needed. For further details please contact Liz O’Brien on 0427766726

Our club is hosting the next ACDS NSW general meeting, it will be held in conjunction with the driving school on August 27th. This will give us a great opportunity to utilize the expertise of the state committee and discipline conveners attending the meeting. There has been a lot of positive feedback regarding our clubs new website; if you haven’t seen it yet take a look at www.trhdc.webs.com we are sure you will be very impressed with our informative website. You will also notice a link to the club’s new face book page as well, take a look and let us now what you think.

Our next club day July 3rd will be a rally at Attunga and will include some practice for the Farmers and Equine Expo set down for July 23/24 at Manilla.

Look forward to seeing you all at Attunga on 3rd July.Happy driving! Liz O’Brien 042 7766 726 or myeyor@yahoo.com.au

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Most prospective hobby drivers have got their driving horse already.Is it laid back and easy to handle?

• Is it healthy and fit?

• What breed is it?

• What size is it?

If you are still looking for the ideal driving horse, take your time. Look around on horse sales. Talk to more experienced hobby coachmen. And always have somebody with horse- and driving- experience beside you!!!

Look out for an experienced, good natured animal with the right size for you and your needs. Let an independent vet of your choice do a vetting do ensure the horse’s health status is satisfying.

In our modern, motorized world our four legged friends have got a rather “easy” life; they spend usually more time inside a stable or on a pasture than being worked hard.

On the other hand traffic has increased hugely and everywhere we have to deal with visual and noise related challenges. We need to decide and act in seconds and so needs the animal.

Therefore, a good driving horse for the hobby coachman should have a very good temper, be relaxed and be trusted in every situation, so you can drive relaxed.

Light driving horse breeds are usually used for lighter draft work and make a good picture in front of elegant two-wheeled vehicles or light carriages.

Heavy horses are used for hard draft work and make a good picture in front of heavy vehicles or agricultural horse-drawn equipment.

It depends very much on the intended use for which breed one will go: Want to drive an elegant Landauer? -- Take colour matching Warmbloods or a pair of Friesians! Or an Gypsy bow-top caravan? -- a Gypsy draft horse looks really nice. For my first pony, a Shetland pony, I had a small cart and a sledge. Both of them were customized, self-built vehicles that fitted my mare well and were very light vehicles. With that I could keep her reasonably happy and driving was safe enough. And beside all that I had a great time and enjoyed every single carriage and sleigh ride.

Maintaining your horse’s health through appropriate nutrition or regular healthchecks and effective good hoof care. is really important.

It is rather hard work for an equine: imagine, it has to pull your vehicle, it has to concentrate on your voice and beside all that, has to go straight forward reliably all the time!The animal is easily stressed by lots of environmental factors (traffic, oncoming vehicles, noises, unexpected situations,...) and needs somebody, who leads it through all this “trouble”. And exactly this one, whom it trusts the most is far behind it.

All these are stress factors. And stress does impact on the horse’s health.Article courtesy of www.DiscoverHorseCarriageDriving.com

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MEL FLEMING - (see contact details below)

Rosa Brook, (near Margaret River) WA Augsut 26th

SADDLE FITTING, EQUINE BIOMECHANICS & BALANCE saddle presentation & individual. saddle fittings

August 27th-29th - 3 day course CONNECTING WITH HORSES & RIDING WITH SYNCHRONICITY

Albany, WAAugust date TBA - 3 day course

CONNECTING WITH HORSES & RIDING WITH SYNCHRONICITYINDIVIDUAL SADDLE FITTING SESSIONS

New England Natural Horsemanship Clubhttp://web.me.com/newenglandhorseclub/newenglandhorseclub

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Parelliwww.parellinaturalhorsetraining.com

Mel Flemingwww.melfleming.com.au

Mel Fleming - Moonbiwww.melfleming.com.aumel@melfleming.com.au

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Steve Byrne - Dungowanwww.stevebyrne.com.au0427 190 271(02) 67 694 326

July/August 2011

AGILITY Yass/Murrumbateman Agility GroupFor more details see http://relaxedhorsemanship.com/?page_id=118 When: Sun 24 Jul 2011Where: Yass or Murrumbateman

If you have anything to do with horses, or know someone who does, chances are you’ve heard the term “natural horsemanship”. To some it’s the latest and greatest method of horse training. Others see it as meaningless hype built up by the marketing efforts of well known ‘natural horseman’. Still others view natural horsemanship as the way back to the roots of ‘original’ horse training. Whether your particular view of natural horsemanship is one of the three mentioned above, some combination thereof, or not even close to what I’ve described, there’s no denying it – natural horsemanship is here to stay… at least until the next ‘new’ thing comes along.

If You Can’t Beat ‘Em, Join ‘EmThere is never going to be a single best way to train a horse. Why? Because each trainer and each horse has its own unique personality and its own unique life experiences. To put horse training into a black and white book of exact instructions will never work. Ask any training question, from how to pick up a hoof to how to perform a complicated dressage maneuver the answer will be the same: it depends. Since the logic behind natural horsemanship is using the horse’s natural instincts and tendencies to train them to do what you ask, the answer will change for each different horse. So, let’s give natural horsemanship a chance and see if even the biggest critics can find some good in it. No hype, no hoopla, no cheesy lingo; just a broad discussion on the premise behind this ‘new’ phenomenon.

Learn to “Speak” HorseAs humans, we have the distinct advantage over horses in that we have the ability to learn different languages. And it isn’t all verbal – think of sign language for the hearing impaired and Braille for the sight impaired. If we think about our ability to communicate beyond the spoken word we can begin to imagine the possibilities of learning to communicate with another species in their language. Since horses don’t have the ability to learn to speak our language, our only choice is to learn theirs in order to achieve the highest level of communication possible.

While you’ll often hear them whiney or nicker to each other, horses generally use non-verbal methods of communicating with each other. In other words, they use body language. Being prey animals, horses are ultra-sensitive to the world around them. They have to be or they would be extinct by now. They feel things as small as a fly landing on their hip; they see the slightest flicker of movement in the distance; they sense pressure coming from a change in body language by another horse or human around them. The good news is horses are very sensitive and we can use this in natural horse training. The bad new is also that horses are that sensitive and the inexperienced trainer can get in trouble in a hurry without having any idea what went wrong.

How to Learn the LanguageThere are countless books, DVD’s, videos, clinics, expos and demonstrations that can tell you the presenter’s method of learning how to communicate with horses naturally. As with learning any new skill, you’ll serve yourself best to get your information from multiple sources, sort out what to take with you and what to leave behind, and then put it all together in a manner that makes sense for you. But, one of the best ways to learn the horse language, which also happens to be the most economical and convenient, is to watch them in a herd environment. Grab a bucket or your favorite lawn chair; take it out to the pasture and just watch. Here are some things to look for:

•TailSwishing:Whenisittoshoooffaflyandwhendoesitmeansomething to another horse?•Ears:Aretheyback,alertorfloppy?Whentheychangepositionwhat happens in the herd?•MovingAmongtheHerd:Whichhorsemovesandwhichhorse

moves out of the way? How little does it take for one horse to move another horse out its space?•Nipping&Biting:Isitplayorfighting?• IndividualHorses:Which horse is lying down?Which horseleads the herd to the next grazing spot? Which horse brings up the rear?

All these seemingly insignificant movements and gestures make up the language of the horse and allow them to live and play and communicate with one another. Discover and learn the movements and signals horses use and you can start “moving” in a language they will understand.

Natural Horsemanship Makes SenseIf we can agree that the premise behind natural horsemanship is to enhance our ability to communicate more effectively with the horse, in the horse’s language, then doesn’t it make sense that natural horsemanship is the correct approach to use? That depends. I’ve already discussed the sensitive nature of horses. That sensitivity means they can be easily intimidated and threatened into doing what you ask. There are also countless devices and gadgets that can force a horse into a position you want without having to spend the time to learn to ask for what you want in horse language. And there’s a learning curve involved. If what you are doing right now is working for you, why spend the time learning another way? Three reasons:

1. Humans have the ability to feel empathy. Put yourself in your horse’s shoes. Or better yet, get a job in a country where you don’t speak the language and see how it feels to be asked to perform when you don’t understand the question. How does it feel to be shoved around, yelled at from a frustrated boss, and unable to do what is being asked of you? This could be how your horse is feeling every time you take him out of the pasture.

2. In the long term, it’s easier and faster to accomplish your goals. Think of when you first learned to ride a bicycle. For a while, I’m sure it would have been a lot faster and easier to get from point A to point B by just walking. But, you kept at it and pretty soon you were flying where ever you wanted to go in quick time. The same thing is true with natural horse training. The first horse you attempt this new methodology with will probably be pretty slow going. But, once you develop the skills to communicate with the horse in a language he understands, what once took you weeks to accomplish will soon be achieved in days.

3. Lastly, and most importantly, is safety. If you learn to communicate on your horse’s level, if you truly become a partner with him, you will learn to anticipate his reactions and you will know when, and what to do, if things go wrong. Horses are living, breathing creatures with minds and ideas all of their own. There is no ‘broke’ horse. At any time, your faithful trail partner could decide to react in a completely unexpected manner. Gaining just the smallest insight into your horses psyche can only improve your chances of surviving the incident, keeping you – and your horse – safer.

It’s Your CallI admit it – I’m a natural horsemanship student and I’m proud of it. I’m even more proud of what I’ve been able to accomplish with my horses because of it. Yes, I do get weary of the ‘hype’ surrounding natural horsemanship, but never the premise behind it, or the results from it. So, if you can’t see yourself ‘jumping on the bandwagon’ that’s ok. You can learn and live natural horsemanship just sitting in your lawn chair in the pasture. I only hope you’ll take the time to give it some thought before you discount the principles as merely marketing ploys to sell products. And no, you don’t have to tell anyone you ‘converted’.

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NSW Polocrosse Association www.nswpolocrosse.com.au

NSW Polo Associationwww.australianpolo.com.au

Australian Horseball Association www.horseball.com.au

NSW POLOCROSSE ~ July 2011 2-3rd July PALLAMALLAWA 2-3rd July BARKOOL 2-3rd July HARDEN 2-3rd July QUAMBONE9-10th July BUNNAN9-10th July COFFS HBR 9-10th July SWAN HILL/EUSTON 9-10th July MARRAR 9-10th July MARRA MONKEYS8-17 July POLOCROSSE WORLD CUP -UK14-17 July ZONE 16 SH - PONY CLUB POLOCROSSE CHAMPIONSHIPS @ BUNGENDORE

16-17 July GRAFTON/MACKSVILLE 16-17 July CUBBAROO 16-17 July BLUEGATE @ MOULEMEIN16-17 July JUGIONG

23-24 July MAITLAND SWS ZONE

30-31 July BERRIGAN 30-31 July WARREN

For contact details for the above listed events please go to www.nswpolocrosse.com.au

NSW HORSEBALL~ July 2011

NSW POLO ~ July/August 2011 30-31st July NSWPA Coaching Clinic at Tamarang/Quirindi, all players & newcomers welcome. Contact Beau Blundell for details: 0411 413 741

12th August NSWPA Coaching Clinic at North Star, all players13-14th August North Star Tournament20-21st August Tamarang Tournament26th August Coaching Clinic at Gunnedah, all players27-28th August Gunnedah Tournament

For contact details for the above listed events please go to www.australianpolo.com.au

2nd July Lochinvar Training / Competition

16th July Tamworth AELEC Training / Competition

23-24th July Manilla Manilla Showground Exhibition / Competition

For contact details for the above listed events please go to www.horseball.com.au

Many Polo players want to improve their hitting. Often times it can be more of a riding issue than it is a hitting issue. Realistically if you want to hit better, you need to ride better. With that said, let us give you a simple exercise that will improve your hitting immediately. One way is a hitting lesson, with someone watching you. However, with this exercise we are going to teach you to be your own instructor.

When you are warming up or even coming back to throw-ins, between chukkers, try the following:

Draw your mallet back in preparation for your swing. Now physically turn your head and look at your swing and check your shoulders. Are your shoulders turned and in line with the backbone of your horse for both the nearside and offside forehanders? Are your shoulders straight ahead for the beginning of the offside and nearside backhanders? Obviously, you only physically look when you do your warm-up swing.

Begin your stroke with emphasis on rotating your shoulders through the swing. In addition, your mallet head should clip across the grass or the surface of the arena. If you do not brush the surface or grass, you are not getting low enough. Most amateurs don’t even get close on the nearside. Longer mallets and lower yourself deeper into your stirrups, but still up into your legs.

Make certain that you are properly finishing each swing with whatever shot you are attempting. A nearside forehander should start and finish on the nearside. When you are properly finished with the swing, then draw back into your position over the horse, just give the follow-through a couple of more seconds before you rise back into the saddle. Take note of the actual position of your mallet head as you finish your swing. That is the indicator as to the direction of the ball, how the ball comes off the mallet head. Do a lot of your nearside forehanders go to the right instead of straight? Too many players spin or rotate their mallet too quickly, before the ball has left the mallet head. You may need to slow your swing down for a few weeks to work on this effectively. Remember your power comes from the horse and the rotation of your shoulders and hips.

Attention to these three simple steps will improve your hitting and better yet, keep you properly warmed up on a regular basis. Once you develop the habit, you can routinely check-in on your swing, even during a match.

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CURRABUBULA PONY CLUBCurrabubula Rec GroundsJudith Ann Alston - (02) 6744 5714justjude@bigpond.com

BENDEMEER PONY CLUBRodeo recreation groundsFaith Dixon - 02 6769 6530www.bendemeerpc.pcansw.org.au

GUNNEDAH PONY CLUBGunnedah Show GroundsDonna Hall - (02) 6742 5633gdhpcsec@yahoo.com

KOOTINGAL PONY CLUB Moonbi Sports GroundsJoanne Roberts - 02 6760 3249joroberts@activ8.net.auwww.kootingal.pcansw.org.au

ARMIDALE RIDING CLUB INC02 6771 5322sue.mills@rbsmorgans.com www.armidalerc.equestrian.org.au

MANILLA EQUINE SPORTING ASSOCIATION INCVanessa Gibson - 0428 782 973Alison McCarthy - 0447 437 876

MANILLA PONY CLUB Manilla Show GroundsColin Donlan - 02 6785 7365

NUNDLE PONY CLUB Taylors LaneWally Whatmore – 0267691692glenalmond@bigpond.com

QUIRINDI PONY CLUB Quirindi Show GroundsRachel Hope Coward - Secretarysuperiormobilehair@yahoo.com.au

TAMWORTH PONY CLUB Cnr Bournes Lane & Meldorn LaneJim Kolokotas - 02 6760 8172kolokotas@optusnet.com.au

QUIRINDI & DISTRICT EQUITATION CLUB INC(02) 6767 0284qdeci@live.com.au www.quirindiec.equestrian.org.au

BARADINE PONY CLUBBaradine ShowgroundMegan Worrell - 02 6823 5172megan.worrell@gmanil.com

BOGGABRI PONY CLUB Boggabri Show GroundGunnedah RoadAnne Keys (02) 6743 4732denmarkstud@bigpond.com

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Pony Club NSWwww.pcansw.org.au

BARRABA PONY CLUBBarraba ShowgroundsSonia Simpson - 02 6783 1382soniasimpson1@bigpond.com

Zone 5 will be hosting the State Showjumping Championships on July 9th/10th at Gunnedah. There are 184 riders nominated some from as far away as Queensland and Victoria.

Zone 5 have 21 riders nominated, and they are....

From Coonabarbaran - Hilary Blackman - Jessica Cormie - Samantha Cormie From Gunnedah - Tom Witts - Lauren Hill - Georgia Gengos - Jaycob Worley - Zoe Worley From Quirindi - Jane Thompson - Melanie Prowse - Olivia Dillon - PollyAnna Easey - Sophie Hamilton-Smith - Hannah Kelly - Maddison Kidd From Kootingal - Anna Kibble - Lucy Munt -From Boggabri - Jessica Nudd - Phoebe Nudd From Manilla - Madeline Cormie - From Nundle - Serena Osborne

Good Luck to all riders!

Look out for next months Magazine wherre we will have some photo’s and results.

Cheers Jude Alston

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I recently had the pleasure of dropping in quickly on the two day Sandi Simons Confidence Clinic held on the 4th-5th June at Damien Judds establishment at Moore Creek. I was met with many friendly faces and the atmosphere was very friendly, with all students and clinicians looking like they were having a BLAST! However, beyond all the laughing and the joking around there was real learning taking place, people bonding with their horses and many a fear or milestone overcome with in the two days.

The reports back from students was nothing but positive and they all look forward to the next clinic to be held on September 10th & 11th. The beauty of attending Sandi Clinics is they are progressive, so horse and rider can continue to move forward together.

About Sandis Clinics: Sandi cheerfully overcomes her own disability of spinal disease in order to pursue her love of riding horses. A sympathetic, tactful and successful instructor in her own right, Sandi uses much of the David Simons training methods in her own clinics, with the added understanding of women. Her humour, sometimes a little on the outrageous side, does much to relax the most apprehensive woman rider and re enforce confidence. The result is a much better relationship and better management skills between horse and rider.

Sandis clinics are an opportunity for women riders from all age groups to get together to learn, discuss and overcome problems, improve their riding skills and above all have fun!

To read more about Sandi and find out about her fantastic Confidence Clinics please visit the website www.davidsimons.com.au

“The Sandi Simon’s Confidence clinic was an answer to prayer. I am a mum of 4 young kids with little horse riding experience, but have recently bought a horse with a huge personality. After falling off him 2 weeks before the clinic, I was petrified that I would never have the confidence to ride again. What a different outlook I have now. The Clinic was aimed at building that confidence back up again – just what I needed. With some calming cues that Sandi taught us, my highly strung Arab was a totally different boy. He was walking much more calmly past sheds and horses that he would normally be prancing and snorting past. I was able to teach him things and he was responding me – me with little horse experience who was feeling rather small and scared of such an animal. We were also shown how to check if the horse is safe to mount for a ride – the safety that I need as I can’t get hurt – I am a mum of 4 and have farm and work commitments! The confidence that I feel now is very calming and will hopefully be reflected as I go and practice and practice all that I have been taught from this weekend. I am really looking forward to seeing Sandi and her awesome team in September.”

Tiffany Faulks.

“Sandi’s two day clinic was just the best,I so enjoyed the learning and the company. Sandi,the ladies that assisted and our hosts where wonderful. Sandi’s teaching was so easy,for a person ,like myself,that is nervous and confidence level low,this lady rocks!! Sandi told us we were important and our safety was a priority,it doesn’t get any better than that!!!! I loved it! Thank you so much!! “ Vicki

“I took my young Waler mare, to get some good pointers on groundwork, and getting respect for my space on the ground, before I start working her under saddle. I wanted to get everything done “right” with her, to ensure I give her the best opportunity to learn the things I want to teach her, and stay SAFE while I do. I have never been to any clinics of any sort so I had no preconceived ideas; Sandi was great- approachable, human and very realistic in her teaching; there was no bull, no sweet-talking her pupils- she hits you with the reality then pounded it home in a way that will stick with me. I have no hesitation in saying that EVERYTHING I learned will be applied; this is the clinic you go to when you want ideas, you’re open to learning, and you have those subtle self-doubts! Sandi gives you the tools and has the experience, and I know that every horse I own and breed from here on out will be handled in the manner I learned at her clinic (and hopefully future ones here in Tamworth). They are truly lifesaving tools, and I would encourage everyone to get to a Sandi Simons clinic, whether they know nothing or believe they know everything! I doubt I’d go to anyone else now- the bar has been set too high!” Jo Russell

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Kootingal & District Pony Club

My horse is a chestnut Riding Pony. He is 14:1 5/8 and his name is Glenmore Star Fire. His paddock name is Jimmy. I have only had Jimmy for 13months. He is so wonderful to do anything with.

I have had Jimmy 13 months. We bought him from a nice lady in Glen Innes. He replaced my wonderful pony of 4 yrs Rebecca.

I have been riding since I was 2 yrs old. I have been competing since I was 4 on the lead. I went to my first Jamboree at 5 on my pony Mulberry and have been competing ever since.

I compete at Pony Club and Inter school days. I did Moonbi Hack Show and Tamworth Show for the first time this year where I won Champion Junior Rider. I enjoy my Hack and Rider Classes.

I love going to my riding instructor Kate. She is teaching me all disciplines.

I would say that my best highlight was winning my Champion Junior Rider at the Tamworth Show this year. 2011 being my first ever Ag Show that I have competed at. Also winning overall 11yrs point scores at Blanford, Carinya, Gilgai, Duri, Moonbi, Bendermeer and runner up at Willow Tree Interschool days for this year so far.

I would like to ride at the Royals and one day for Australia at the Olympics.

I enjoy all things about horses. I enjoy meeting up with friends from different areas and riding with my friends at home. The only thing I don’t like is mucking out stables.

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1. Bulk feed made from chopped hay: ___ ___ ___ ___ ___

2. A jointed bit: ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___

3. A young female horse: ___ ___ ___ ___ ___

4. This goes on your horse’s back for you to ride in: ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___

5. Also called a Blacksmith: ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___

6. These hang from the saddle for your feet to go into: ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___

7. The first phase of a One Day Event: ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___

8. A “spotty” horse breed: ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___

9. Puffy fetlock swellings: ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___

10. An Irish Pony Breed: ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___

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Simply solve the word puzzle. The questions spell the name of a horse breed. Write your answer next to each question and then enter the circled letter into the answer box!

For your chance to win, send through your answer along with all of your contact details to

info@tdlhorsemag.com.au

Donated by Wynmah Pony Stud

a set of Braided Reins

Arlene HailstonNCAS, Level 1 CAD

Equestrian Coach

When riding a rising trot on the left rein (near side) we sit when the outside (right) foreleg is on the ground. If we are travelling on the right rein (off side) we still sit on the outside foreleg but this time it will be the left. To tell if you are sitting on the correct diagonal, watch your horse’s shoulders at the trot. When his foreleg is on the ground the shoulder will be forward, the opposite shoulder back as this leg is off the ground ready to take the next stride. Practice saying ‘down’ when the shoulder is forward and sitting down at the same time. Travel in the opposite direction and do the same.We all learn to rise to the trot on one diagonal and to pick up the opposite diagonal often feels uncomfortable. Keep practicing :)

While you are training to compete in dressage it is a good idea to train to a level higher. Your dressage test should be a test of skills learned. In saying this we all start at Preliminary as these are the basic skills required to progress. My thoughts are your horse is ready to compete at novice when he can walk forward and calmly, can trot and canter in both directions with fairly smooth upward and downward transitions. He should carry himself in a frame most of the time obeying the aids. As the Novice tests progress towards Elementary he will be required to engage his hindquarter more working towards the collection required in higher levels.Everyone has different views on level progression requirements. Make sure you read the tests thoroughly and have practiced the movements, not necessarily in the order of the test. I say if in doubt, try a low level novice test and see how your horse handles it. The judges will be a good guide.

Campdrafting is a popular sport now enjoyed by people from many walks of life. It commenced by our wonderful stockmen testing their cattle skills against each other by drafting from the camp, hence the name. To choose a steer from a camp suitable to draft requires you to learn something of cattle behavior. Many involved in the sport of Campdrafting are happy to pass on their knowledge with training schools a good way to learn. I found a useful link by American horseman Marty Marten. http://equineextension.colostate.edu/files/articles/working_ ranch/WorkingCattle.pdf Happy saddles :)

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Australian Bushmans Campdraft & Rodeo Association www.abcra.com.au

Australasian Team Roping Associationwww.teamroper.com.au

NSW Rodeo July 2011

Barrel Horse July/August 2011

2nd - 3rd July Tabbita, Nsw

10th July Jambin, Nsw

For more information on the above Roping events please visit: www.teamroper.com.au

Team Roping July/August 2011

3rd JulyDivisional Barrel RaceMoonbi Magic Barrel Racing Inc Moonbi Western Arena Susan Worgan (02) 6767 1204 or 0427 010 688

3rd July Divisional Barrel RaceCentral West Barrel Horse Club Inc Susan Coggan(02) 6887 2490 or 0408 827 660

31st July Divisional Barrel RaceCentral West Barrel Horse Club Inc Susan Coggan (02) 6887 2490 or 0408 827 660

7th August Divisional Barrel Race Moonbi Magic Barrel Racing Inc Moonbi Western Arena Susan Worgan (02) 6767 1204 or 0427 010 688

13th AugustDivisional Barrel Race Southern Barrel Racing ClubGrong Grong Rodeo Arena J Batchelor 02 6956 2120

3rd July COUTTS CROSSING/KANGAROO CRK JNR RODEO JULIE FINLAY 02 6649 4386

8th JulyUPPER HORTON JUNIOR RODEO PETER KELLY (02) 6782 7240

11th July GLOUCESTER JNR RODEO CASSIE HOWARD 02 6558 0288

14th July MANNING JNR RODEO DIANA BROWN (02) 6553 4559

16th July WALLAMBA JUNIOR RODEO CAMPDRAFTNEW DATE ANN MURRAY 02 6559 1578

We have hit the halfway mark in our points year, with our National Finals in January this years, leaders are starting to unfold, and the chase for the ABCRA National Champion Titles begins. The standouts so far has to be Dee Heinemann in the Bareback and Luke Morgan in the Saddle Bronc both of these competitors have a comfortable lead, and are looking good for the Champion title.

All Round CowboyJoel Mancell 80.5 points – 2010 ChampionRussell Lincoln 62 pointsHeath Nichols 58 points

All Round CowgirlNichole Fitzpatrick 86.5 pointsKerri Badior 70 pointsJo Farquhar 63 points – 2010 Champion

Steer UndecoratingNichole Fitzpatrick $2010 – 2010 ChampionJannette Glass $1856Kellie Salter $1771

Breakaway RopingNichole Fitzpatrick $4230Emma Peters $3759Phillipa Leys $3047 – 2010 Champion

Barrel RaceBianca Hertel $5940Kerri Badior $5713Nichole Fitzpatrick $5592

Team Roping HeaderPhillip Peters $3739Benjamin Smith $3486Mick Kearney $2210 – 2010 Champion

Team Roping HeelerClay Bush $4258Troy O’Neile $3555Blake Hallam $2315

Saddle BroncLuke Morgan $7989Bernard Mc Maugh $5038Mark Palmer $3789

BarebackDee Heinemann $6985Tim Richardson $3736Brian Smith $3322 – 2010 Champion

Bull RideLachlan Richardson $6334Duncan Elks $5674Clifton Richardson $4901

Steer WrestlingRussell Lincoln $4761Todd Hensley $4141Warren Norton $3850

Rope & TieJoel Mancell $4457Heath Nichols $4030Stephen Mapp $2797

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Never before has a junior event had so much on offer or received so much support! Over $17 000 in prize money and trophies on offer, the combined Junior Rodeo Campdraft and Sporting event known as the Glowalman’s will be bigger than ever. It’s held during the 2nd week of the July school holidays at Gloucester Wingham and Nabiac. It is five days of Australia’s hottest competition under 21 years of age in the three disciplines of rodeo sporting and campdrafting.

Trophies and prize money for each location are awarded in the 6 age groups- U8 8-11 11-13 13-15 15-17 17-21 for sporting and stockrider classes. Campdrafting competes in age groups of 8-11 and up 17-21 at all three locations. And rodeo events are ABCRA points awarded for a full programme from barrels bulls broncs roping and everything in between, at Gloucester and Wingham for competitors under 21. Australia’s biggest event has now even more on the trophy table with not one but three Hawkesbury River Saddle Co trophy saddles up for grabs. A saddle will be awarded for the highest point scoring campdraft sporting and rodeo competitor. Points are not only tallied at each

location but there are overall tallies for the Glowalman titles. Never before has a junior event had three trophy saddles and the Hawkesbury River Saddle Co must be congratulated for backing the future stars of this sport.

Australia’s campdrafting future is bright as demonstrated at the Glowalman’s. Around 1200 runs are had by kids who have never chased a beast before through to Australia’s top junior competitors. With the support of Coopers Animal Health and $5000 of drench supplied to each beast used, even the stock are well catered. This event is unique in forstering the “have a go “ attitude, drawing families from every corner of the country including WA, with the opportunity to make lifelong friendships and enjoy the best sportsmanship any horse sport has seen.

A special inclusion in this years event will be Girls Girls Girls Trick Riding spectacular. Witness world class displays of gymnastics, horses, lycra and speed all rolled together in one!

So rodeo competitors, pack up your truck and see if you can take home a new saddle. Extra events have been added to the

programme so both girls and boys under 21 years of age get an even shot at the high points score Hawkesbury River Saddle Co trophy saddle. And to all those riders just wishing to have a go, or campdraft and sporting competitors who have never been before, the committees welcome you to experi-ence the fun sportsmanship and terrific competition which only happens at the Glowalmans. Gather up your friends and get hooked on this great family event. Entries are still open!

Contact details: Campdraft Entries- Ann Murray 65591578 or leithannmurray@activ8.net.au

Or Ph Julie Paterson 65502537

Event Dates: Monday 11 July Gloucester Rodeo Tuesday 12 July Gloucester Sport and DraftWednesday 13 July Wingham RodeoThursday 14 July Wingham Sport and DraftSaturday 16 July Nabiac Sport Draft and Major Presentation

Girls Girls Girls will be performing throughout the entire competition!

ABCRA Leading the Way

Australia’s Largest Junior Campdraft & Rodeo!

The event was run at Ian & Netta Wharton’s property at Gunnedah NSW. This is the 3rd year Zoe & Peter Swain have run the event and this year was the biggest so far, with cowgirls and cowboys traveling from as far north as Brisbane and as far south as Sydney to compete for the $10,000 in cash and prizes. The event was affiliated with the ATRA (Australasian Team Roping Assoc) and was double points towards the End of Year standings in the ATRA.

The event saw a large field of competitors with 26 women competitors in the open competition; 8 juniors in Junior Breakaway, & 10 mens competitors in mens competition.

Photographers for the event were Wild Fillies (Em & Andrew Bradshaw) & Rodeo Photos (Keith & Barb French).

2011 TOUGHGIRL CHALLENGE OPEN CHAMPIONS1.Jody Young2.Debbie Palmer3.Sue-Ellen Parkinson4.Billie-Lee Coster5.Wendy Caban6.Kerry TurnerThe winner received a service fee to DUALLY COOL imp, sponsored by Sandy Stasson, as well as a buckle, sponsored by PZ PRODUCTS EQUINE, $1100 cash & Prydes Feed sponsored by Prydes of Gunnedah.Runner up received a weatherbeeta rug sponsored by Horseland Tamworth, as well as $825 and Prydes Feed3rd place received Mary Kay Beauty products, $550 cash and Prydes Feed.4th place received Mary Kay Beauty products, $275 cash and Prydes Feed.5th place received $150 voucher from Buckle Babes6th place received feed sponsored by Coolstance FeedsWild Fillies Photography sponsored $250 cash towards the open champions also.

ROUND WINNERS1.Debbie Palmer2.Katrina Ramsay3.Candice Parkinson4.Sue-Ellen Parkinson5.Zoe Swain6.Zoe Swain7.Dianne Parkinson8.Zoe Swain9.Debbie Palmer10.Phillipa Leys

2011 ROOKIE CHAMPION1.Shandell Tossoni2.Kelly Westlake3.Jocelyn Faulkner

The rookie winner received a buckle sponsored by Leys Horseshoeing, and a watch spon-sored by Farriers Wife Western Store. Runner up and 3rd received vouchers sponsored by Furneys Feeds, Tamworth, and feed from Coolstance Equine.

2011 ENCOURAGEMENT AWARDTammy Pittman from Tamworth won this and received a voucher for a cut & blow dry at BEX SALON, Kootingal.

BOUNTY CALF CHAMPION (each time a person wins a round of the competition they are given another calf to rope which is faster and more difficult to achieve a fast time on… the fastest time on this calf over the ten rounds wins this prize.)

Zoe Swain won this on a 2.0 second run (fastest time of the entire competition over 340+ runs for the day).

Prize was an embroidered rug sponsored by Hiscocks Saddlery Tamworth.

Sponsors of the rounds were as follows:Buckle BabesJill & Jo BurchPiper St Vet Clinic TamworthHorseland TamworthKoolparoo SaddleryRanchmans SaddleryCowgirl FinesseTamworth PolytanksSamantha BarnettPrydes Feeds Gunnedah

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JUNIOR CHAMPION1.Justin Scoggin received a rug and cash2.Josh Reinflesh received Coolstance feed & cash

MENS CHAMPION1.Ronald Ramsay received Coolstance Feed and cash2.Verne McVicar received Coolstance Feed & cash

Rookie Champ Shandell Tosoni

Helen & Brittney McVicar

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Showjumping NSWwww.nswsjc.com

North & North West Showjumping Clubwww.nnwsjc.equestrian.org.au

North & North West Showjumping Club hold practice days 3rd Sunday of every month - Tamworth Show Grounds

www.nnwsjc.equestrian.org.au

TAMWORTH WINTER SHOW JUMPING CHAMPIONSHIPS 2011Friday 29 to Sunday 31 July North and North West Show Jumping ClubPhone: Wendy Emery on (02) 6765 4111Email: nnwsjc@yahoo.com.auWebsite: www.nnwsjc.equestrian.org.au

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Amateur & Young Horse Show 2nd-3rd JulyVenue TBCJane Frankum – 02 4653 1063espjane@bigpond.com.au www.globalentriesonline.com.au

Please see page 56 for a full list of Agricultural Shows for July/August 2011

NNWSJC Height Competition16th - 17th JulyDon Willis Indoor Arena, Tamworth ShowgroundWendy EmeryPhone: 02 6765 4111Email : nnwsjc@yahoo.com.au

Scone Jump Club Competition23rd - 24th July Jude MetherellEmail: sconejumpclub@hotmail.com

Training ProblemsBy Don and Karen Sullivan - Cont.. last edition - Education of the young horse.

About the AuthorsDon and Karen Sullivan own River Downs Equestrian Centre, They train and compete their home bred warm blood horses in show jumping and dressage. They

also start and train outside horses for clients as well as coaching and conducting clinics.

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Karen Sullivan & Jaybee Vesper

By following the method described in the previous articles, we have now developed our young horse to the stage where he can negotiate a small (80 – 90cm) course of show jumps, including a combination, in a calm, straight and controlled manner. We have accustomed him to the different types of jumps and fillers he will encounter in competition and are continuing his education on the flat. It is now time to introduce slightly more advanced grid work to improve his technique.

Grids incorporating bounce fences are an excellent exercise for teaching the horse quick reflexes and to develop a powerful, correct jumping style. Begin with a placing pole, 2.5m to a very low fence (50 – 60cm), 3m to a similar fence then 3.5m to another similar fence. At a distance of 6.2m build a small vertical. The next fence, a small oxer, is placed at a distance of 10.2m straight ahead. Build two small vertical fences, one on a left hand turn and one on a right hand turn at distance of 15m from the oxer (Figure 1). The distances between elements of the grid are somewhat shorter than the distances encountered in competition because the speed at which the grid is ridden is much slower than competition speed and the fences are smaller, hence the strides are much shorter. Approach in trot, maintaining a steady but lively

impulsion. After negotiating the bounces the horse will break into canter. The rider should adopt a more or less passive role but be ready be ready to support the horse with forward aids should impulsion be lost. After the oxer maintain the same even pace and follow the track to the left or right and the horse will meet the next fence correctly. When jumping the last fence alternate landing in the left or right canter and alternate the direction of your approach to the grid.

Throughout the exercise the rider must take great care to ensure the horse does not lose impulsion or straightness and apply forward aids the instant the horse is not maintaining the rhythm by itself. Ride in a light, forward seat with minimal upper body movement - excessive movement, especially falling back in the saddle, unbalances the horse and makes its job that much more difficult. Maintain an even rein contact throughout but do not set the hands on the horse’s neck; ideally the hands should follow the lengthening of the horse’s neck over each element.

The purpose of this exercise is to develop the horse’s muscles, particularly the hindquarters and back, to allow it to transfer more weight from the forehand to the hindquarters and thus encourage more engagement of the hindquarters. For a showjumper this engagement promotes propulsive power which is essential for jumping large oxers. In negotiating grids with bounces (non-jumping strides) and short striding distances the horse must engage its hocks and transfer weight to the hindquarters each time it takes off and lands. The rider will find, as the horse progresses in its grid work, that the forehand becomes lighter and the rider will have to apply stronger forward aids to maintain the canter in the approach to the fence after the turn as the horse will slow its pace by itself due to engagement of the hindquarters.

It is important to note that for a horse to learn to jump consistently well, calmness and relaxation must be maintained during all training sessions (for horse and rider - a tense, nervous rider creates the same state of mind in the horse!). If, at any stage, the horse becomes tense, anxious or shows signs of beginning to rush immediately reduce the difficulty of the exercise – even back to a placing pole to single small fence if necessary – until calmness is regained then gradually increase the difficulty by adding elements. A good trainer must be able to monitor not only the physical but also the mental state of the horse in order to know the correct rate of progression for each individual.Next month we’ll discuss taking your young horse to his first show......

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TULLAMORE P A & H ASSN INCWhere: TULLAMOREWhen: 12 August 2011 - 13 August 2011

MUNGINDI SHOW SOCIETY INCWhere: MUNGINDIWhen: 13 August 2011 - 14 August 2011

TRUNDLE P & A ASSN INCWhere: TRUNDLEWhen: 16 August 2011 - 17 August 2011

WEETHALLE SHOW SOC INCWhere: WEETHALLEWhen: 20 August 2011

GANMAIN SHOW SOC INCWhere: GANMAINWhen: 20 August 2011

BEDGERABONG PA & H ASSN INCWhere: BEDGERABONGWhen: 20 August 2011

PEAK HILL P A & H ASSN INCWhere: PEAK HILLWhen: 23 August 2011 - 24 August 2011

CONDOBOLIN PAH & I ASSN INCWhere: CONDOBOLINWhen: 26 August 2011 - 27 August 2011

BARELLAN SHOW SOC INCWhere: BARELLANWhen: 27 August 2011

PENRITH DIST A H & I SOC LTDWhere: PENRITHWhen: 27 August 2011 - 28 August 2011

WENTWORTH SHOW SOC INCWhere: WENTWORTHWhen: 27 August 2011 - 28 August 2011

PARKES P A & H ASSN INCWhere: PARKESWhen: 29 August 2011 - 31 August 2011

For Sale Stunning Mare

10 yr old T/b mare. 15.3hh. EA registered. Microchipped“Dance Her Way” is a pleasure to own. Easy to catch, shoe, float,

worm. Nothing upsets her. Always placed whether Dressage, Hacking or Pony Club. Make a great Inter School Mount. Trail

rides alone or with company. For sale through no fault of her own,

Rider winding down. 0403780502. $6,000.00 ono

There’s a chill in the air and winter is imminent. And just like peanut butter goes with jelly, winter goes

hand-in-hand with the age-old question: should I clip my horse, or rug him? This is a tough questions, and

there is no hard-and-fast rule. The right answer to the question is very individual.

So the question everyone is asking is when it’s time to start clipping for the winter. Horses that remain in moderate to heavy work during the winter months should be clipped. The amount of hair that should be clipped is dependent upon the horse’s level of exercise and his housing situation. A full body clip is only suitable for horses who will be living indoors and heavily rugged during the colder months. Even then, this is only necessary if you plan to show through the winter and your sport requires a neatly trimmed coat for shows.

If your horse works during the winter, you’ll have to think more carefully about whether you clip him or rug him. Why? Well, no matter how cold the weather the horse’s thick winter coat will cause him to sweat during work. What is the result? A wet coat. Think about yourself for a second, and how you feel after a run or work out in winter, its cold but your hot after your work out, you come inside all sweaty and wet, right? And doesn’t it feel great to take all those wet clothes off and get ? Well, the horse has no such option. He’s stuck with his coat! And a horse who stands around in a wet coat is risking illness.

So what to do? If your horse is working during the winter months, it is smart to clip him. But, you say, there are so many clips! Which one to choose? Well, that depends upon how much your horse sweats and the amount of work he’s been given. A good way to go is to start with the most basic clip and go from there.

To simplify, the five clips, in order from most basic to most complicated, are: the pony clip, the trace clip, the blanket clip, the hunter clip, and the full clip.

When to ClipClip your horse once his winter coat has grown in completely and the summer coat has ceased to shed out. If you’ve had your horse for a while, you should know

about how long his coat typically gets in the winter. If not, you can safely assume that by the time it’s getting dark before 6:00 PM, your horse’s coat is probably grown out.

How to ClipClip a clean, dry coat. Use freshly sharpened clipper blades. You can probably do a cooling/strip clip yourself, or even a low trace clip, but if you want a more extensive clip or if you will be showing your horse, it’s wisest to pay a professional to do your body clipping. If your horse is afraid of clippers, consider asking the vet for a mild sedative to keep him still for the clip job. A frightened, fidgeting horse can easily nick himself on clippers and develop a lifelong phobia.

Slow down! Give the clippers time to do their work. A slower stroke will always yield a smoother job. The less powerful your clippers, the slower you will need to go. The blades should feel as though they are gliding through the hair, like the proverbial hot knife through butter.

Keep the blades parallel to the skin. Holding the blades at a steep angle to the skin is one of the most common mistakes novice clippers make. If the blades are parallel to the skin, especially on the large flat surfaces, they’re much less likely to nick and gouge.

Clip against the lay of the hair. Pay attention to which way the hair is laying, as it can change at any time. In some places (flanks, armpits) there may be hairs that lay in several directions, meaning you’ll need to make two or three passes from different angles to get a good result.

Secure equine cooperation, one way or another. There’s no way to get show quality results if you’re clipping a moving target. Teach your horse to stand still, and accustom him to the clippers during regular grooming well before you try to clip. If you absolutely need to get him clipped before you have time to do the training, talk to your vet about sedating him. Make sure you do it far enough before a show that you don’t inadvertently violate the drug rules.

Restore colour and moisture to the hair after clipping. When you’re finished clipping, wash the whole horse with V05 hot oil treatment, or QV wash from your chemist. This helps put back some of the oils in your horses coat and stops the dry horible just clipped look and restores the rich natural colour of your horse’s hair. And its moisturizers alleviate the dry, rough feeling of skin and hair that often follow a body clip job. After your horse has been clipped, expect some ticklishness and sensitivity for several days. Consider using a soft rug liner or shoulder guard to protect newly shaved skin from rugs rubbing and leaving marks. Avoid using spurs on a freshly clipped horse.

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New England Quarter Horse Associationwww.freewebs.com/neqha

REINING AUSTRALIA CHAMPIONSHIPS 2011Event Description:Monday 15 to Monday 22 August 2011 Reining AustraliaOffice hours 6pm – 9pm, Phone: (03) 5433 2054Fax: (03) 5433 2054Email: secretary@reiningaustralia.com.auWebsite: www.reiningaustralia.com.au

Hack & B- GradeWestern and All Breeds Show 2st AugustNew England Quarter Horse Associationwww.freewebs.com/neqha

REINING July/August 2011

WESTERN PERFORMANCE July 2011

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From the 5th-10th July, the Australian Quarter Horse Association will be holding a Youth World Cup Camp at the world class Australian Equine Livestock and Events Centre in Tamworth.

The camp, comprising of 3 days of Clinics , is the final process in the selection criteria for the AQHA Youth World Cup Team that will fly to Kreuth, Germany in July 2012.

The AQHA International Youth World Cup is an educational, leadership based event for AQHYA members from around the world! It is held every two years. The culmination of this event is a showcasing of skills learned in an atmosphere of friendly competition. The Youth World Cup gives our Youth a unique opportunity to learn in a “hands on” setting with other international Youth horse enthusiasts. The Youth World Cup promotes and fosters friendship, horsemanship and sportsmanship among the QH Youth of the World.

The Quarter Horse Youth World Cup was an Australian concept, with the first being held in Upper Beaconsfield, Australia in 1978 with the USA taking home the trophy!

Successful applicants must be 18 years of age or under and full financial members of the AQHA. They will have demonstrated superior horsemanship, leadership, camaraderie, communication skills, showmanship and international goodwill. They will have also have competed in the Q11 World Show Downunder including the Youth Judging event. The Team consists of five members, a Reserve and one Team Manager and coach.

Germany, the host Country of the Youth World Cup in 2012, will provide horses for competitors from all visiting Countries. This means these amazing Youth will be riding horses they have never ridden before!! Our Australian Youth will attend clinics which will run for five days. There they will learn from some of the finest Trainers in the World! The Youth will then compete under show conditions for two consecutive days. Competitors will compete in; Showmanship at Halter, Western Pleasure, Western Horsemanship, Hunter Under Saddle, Hunt Seat Equitation, Western Riding, Trail, Reining, Cutting, and Versatility!

A combined Team score over the two show days will determine the overall placing’s.

Our Youth are our Future Amateurs and Trainers! The Australian Quarter Horse Association is very proud of the quality of Youth coming through the ranks and we have no doubt that our Youth Team Members will represent our beautiful Country with Pride!

Nicky SmithMedia & Events Coordinator AQHAnicky@aqha.com.au0267 626 444

The New England Quarter Horse AssociationMoonbi recently hosted the NEQHA “B” Western Hack and All Breeds Show. The event was held on the 29th May at the Moonbi Oval.Grand Champion Paint was awarded to “Another Royal” owned by Jill Wagner.Grand Champion Paint Breed was awarded to “Royal Heathrob” owner Jill Wagner.The Supreme Western Breed exhibit was taken out by quarter horse “Barque Two Boon Soxx” owned by Carmen Minette.In the Miniature ring Supreme Champion NEQHA Open Minature award was awarded to “Silver Oak Pretty Woman” owned by Cathy Law. Sponsor for the Supreme Exhibit was T R Garratt.Margaret Neely had a highly successful show competitor, with “Larry” winning the gelding class and her other two exhibits doing very well throughout the day. Runner up of the Miniature Gelding Class was “Harry” owned by Margaret Broadbent.Congratulations to Amber & Zoe who competed in both the Hunter and Western sections in the Newcomer classes. The Hack ring was also well supported. NEQHA was pleased to see the Hack members “competitors” cross over into the Western Section.Congratulations to all the “Winners & Grinners” on the day.The next “B” Western & Hack All Breed Show will be held on 21st August. “A” Shows will be advised in the near future. Keep an eye out on the website for updates and events www.neqha.webs.com. If any members would like to add information to our website please email neqha@hotmail.com

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Due to a large number of horses and foals due this season, we must cut down on our horse numbers. These horses are sound and have been maintained regularly with farrier, teeth and worming. Handled by professional horsemen, these

horses are reasonably priced, for genuine sale and all must go.

REGISTERED QUARTER HORSE MARE. 3 year old flashy chestnut by Doc’s Shabang out of Doc’s Nellene. Recently broken, lots of talent, great stopper. Her breeding is full of cow sense. Will make a super campdraft, reiner or team penning prospect. $3,500 ONO. REGISTERED QUARTER HORSE GELDING. “Dickie Nee” Rising 2 yrs old by Temonee (Imp) out of Dixie Morn (producer of AQHA champions). “Dickie” is a BIG, handsome young gelding. He has been saddled and is ready to go on with. A lovely temperament and great movement makes him a real prospect for the 2012 Two Year Old futurities. He has a big stride and would also suit hacking and/or dressage. $3,500. SOLID PAINT YEARLING GELDING

“Arteest” PHAA Reg.No.. B11529 Sire: Temonee (Imp) Dam: Not Just A Pretty Face (Champion producing mare)This lovely gelding is not only a super halter prospect but is extremely quiet and will be a stunning show horse. “Artie” was the winner of the Champion Solid Paint Colt Futurity at the SE Qld Futurity Show in 2010 and Reserve Champion in the Solid Paint Futurity. He has also won Yearling Lungeline classes. He’s a dream to show at halter, stands square and is very sensible in the show arena. Arty is extremely quiet with a lovely nature ideal for Amateur rider. He has been saddled and ready to go on with later in the year. He has super movement and is slow legged with a naturally slow lope. This horse will most definitely make a 2 year old Futurity prospect. $3,500. CONTACT D & S WILLIAMS : (02) 6769 1502 / 0459 691500

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STUNNING MARE10 yr old T/b mare. 15.3hh. EA registered, Micro chipped“Dance Her Way” is a pleasure to own. Easy to catch, shoe, float, worm. Nothing upsets her. Always placed whether Dressage, Hacking or Pony Club. Make a great Inter School Mount. Trail rides alone or with company. For sale through no fault of her own, rider winding down. $6,000.00 onoPh: 0403780502.

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WANTED – Registered GREY ASH MARE. Attractive Grey Mare, Steel or white (not flea-bitten)15.0hhs +, 5 -11yrs, No QH breeding in the first generation of pedigree, must be quiet and able to be ridden after a spell. To suit intermediate rider for Team Penning, Campdrafts, & Stock Work, we are looking for the ultimate family horse that is good to handle in every way. We were blessed to have owned such a horse and lost her recently. I am prepared to travel anywhere and pay the right money for the right horse. Great home assured. If you have a horse that you think fits this criteria please contact me.Amanda RiordanUpper Hunter Valley NSW(02) 65466255 0428414256Email: jindallapark@bigpond.com Website: www.jindallapark.com

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