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Helen Jackson and Leverage Levi ‘Levi’ I acquired Levi after a chance encounter… A private yard had a pony of mine to sell and whilst visiting them I saw him in the field and completely fell in love with him! He was a sheer fluke buy, he wasn’t for sale and I wasn’t looking. Levi finished racing at the age of 5. When I purchased him he had been shown poles and xc jumps and then was turned away.

Levi is now 13. It has been a long journey with him but we have loved every minute as he is such a awesome, happy horse!

I compete him in a range of disciplines and together we have gained fantastic results; including winning the British Dressage RoR Championships at Prelim and Novice level! Other results include finishing 2nd at the BE RoR 90cm Final, we have been to the British Dressage Petplan Finals at Prelim level and competed at Blenheim with RoR in dressage. We have even been at the Championships at Aintree with some good wins and placings. We are currently back out with BE after a break due to my work and have had a cracking start to the season, winning our first event at Oasby and a 2nd place at Norton Disney, both at 90cm. On the 8th of June we went to Speetley and got our first double clear at 100cm!

Debbie Ross and Scruffy Mcguffy ‘Scruff’

We purchased Scruff from the Tattersalls Sales in November 2017 as a 4 year old. His last race was in August 2017. He was a very sweet chap when we brought him home but was very nervous in the stable. After a couple of weeks off we started his retraining, firstly with lunging. We then Introduced a normal saddle with a rider on him, to allow him to get used to a rider’s legs the ‘normal’ way of riding. I think the most challanging part with him (and our other ex-racehorses) was the mounting from a mounting block - it was alien to them! Once we had established trot and canter, we started going to a few Scruff local dressage events and he seemed to really enjoy his dressage.

He can be very nervous and gets quite upset if he gets something wrong! We have had to be patient with him. Scruff thrives on being rewarded, he will then try his heart out for you. He really is such a joy to work with.

Scruff has competed at many dresssage events and is now starting to compete at Unaffiliated Elementary level. He has won the RoR trophy at our local riding club and the summer dressage points trophy, plus came 3rd in the Great Midlands Horse Show Championship - which was just amazing. Scruff has recently started his jumping education.

Scruff is just amazing around my children, they help groom him and he loves chatting to them over the door and getting lots of kisses! He has such a kind heart.

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Catherine Alfandary and Klebb ‘Jasper’

I got Jasper directly from the trainers yard as a 4 year old, 7 years ago. Six months after I got him he finished 4th in the Seib R2R class at Burnley and since then he has also competed and won in sidesaddle, Affiliated Elementary dressage and local shows. Jasper has also competed in a 80cm one day event and participated in team events for local riding clubs. Jasper is also a fabulous hunter and is especially good at gate shutting!

Richard Goddard and Fairly Honest ‘Joey’

I had previously been an exercise rider for racehorses and I always had a love for the breed. When Joey came to live at Welham Stud (where I worked) it started a new chapter in my life. I never thought I could own such a magnificent animal and from the first day, we just clicked. Yes, Joey tries my patience at times and yes he pushes his boundaries on occasion, but he is my soul mate and is so full of character. Joey and I have been able to experience many new things together. I have completed my first year of showing with him in 2018 and we picked up 3 trophies with South Kilworth Riding Club, Best Condition, Sports Horse and overall Ring Champion. We competed at Equifest in a Sports Horse and a TB class, being placed in both! We still have some work to do, but I am super excited about what the future holds for us both… together as a team. Please come and say ‘hello’ to us both if you see us out competing.

Sov Emily Setchell and Upton Sovereign ‘Sov’

Now 17 years old, Sov team chases with the Fox Grant Thrusters Intermediate Team each week throughout the season. Sov makes light work of eventing and pops around the 100cm classes. He has a successful county show and RoR record and came 11th in this years Harborough Race Ride. Last year we competed at the Silver Spur where he came an impressive 9th out of 45 starters. There is nothing this lad doesn’t do!

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7 NorthantsHorseTrader Magazine NorthantsHorseTrader Magazine 8 FEATURE Trick Training

Are you looking for an alternative and fun way to work your horse? Try Trick Training!

rick training can be a fun way to work All 3 of these basics are crucial to all tricks, There are 4 main training methods to fully your horse. It is based on correct however all 3 can help in your day-to-day life with understand how you teach your horse. These can Tgroundwork and exemplary manners your horse. All are encouraging softness and be applied to every day training and handling, not from the horse. The horse has to be positive manners. You will end up with a horse just trick training. submissive, soft and yielding on the ground that is not bargy, is easy to control in-hand and before you can start asking for tricks. Tricks you will never have any problems picking up feet! taught without the correct foundation 1Positive Reinforcement. groundwork can turn into unwanted (and WHAT ARE THE POSITIVES OF This is when the horse is rewarded automatically often dangerous) bad habits, therefore care TRICK TRAINING? when they have responded correctly, with must be taken. something positive. This is most typically a treat If you choose to progress on to trick training once but can be anything the horse will perceive as The 3 groundwork basics I always insist the horse the groundwork is established, it is a brilliant way positive – a pat, a scratch on their itchy spot, knows and executes well before teaching tricks of making the horse body aware and engaging vocal reward etc. are the following: the brain. You increase mobility, aid flexibility, strengthen the horse and create extra body awareness where you can have control over each 2Negative Reinforcement. 1To be respectful and soft in a part of the horse more acutely than before. You This is when the horse has a ‘negative’ cue or head collar. can even create more impulsion, balance and stimulus removed when they have responded He/She must back up willingly and softly, as well more collection or length of stride. You can create correctly. The word ‘negative’ in the title should as moving their forehand and hindquarters over ‘helpful tricks’ - lowering their head for the bridle, not be thought of as a bad training method sideways in both directions. They must also stand kneeling to mount, manoeuvring a gate, parking however - this method is actually commonly used patiently, at any length of rope and know not to up at a mounting block, putting a hoof to your in day to day training. A simple example of this enter your personal space unless invited. Farrier’s tripod, recall/coming to call. would be getting your horse to move away from pressure – the pressure is removed once the The basics of trick training can even help avoid horse has moved away from it. 2To yield and flex their neck both incidents in the future; surprising objects are not ways off the head collar. so scary or anything caught round their legs is To ensure your horse is flexible and soft to gentle not something to panic over, therefore avoiding 3Negative Punishment. pressure. If your horse needs work on it’s injury. Trust is formed and their flight or fight This is when the horse receives no positive or flexibility to do this, start introducing a simple response can be managed more easily. negative action at all for any response offered. carrot stretches to encourage mobility. This is also referred to as eradication and is HOW DO I TRICK TRAIN? useful when ‘un-training’ your horse. An example would be your horse offering a movement, trick 3Pick up any foot on command. All trick training is based on the cue, the response or bad habit that is unwanted and you simply You must have safe control over your horse’s feet and the reward. ignore them. They do not get any reward or and willingness by them to pick up their own feet. ● The cue is the aid you choose to ask for a response of any kind for doing it, so in time, have This is not teaching them to ‘paw’ or strike or specific trick. It can be vocal, physical or no desire to do it and the behaviour is ‘deleted’. similar – this is solely picking a foot up as you even a mix of both. This method is crucial when trick training, as if would do to pick them out. Holding a foot up or ● The response is the reaction the horse gives your horse does any trick when you have not asking for a raised leg appears in a variety of you from the cue. asked for it, it MUST be ignored. They have to tricks, so it is essential the horse understands the ● The reward is what you give when the horse learn tricks are only ever acceptable on command. cue to pick a foot up on command as well as learn gives you the correct response to your cue. to hold their balance.

Always seek the help of a professional before taking on any new training with your horse 9 NorthantsHorseTrader Magazine 4Positive Punishment. This is the horse receiving punishment for any 2Move the carrot stretch between There are many more tricks you can learn – ‘unwanted’ behaviour. Any ‘punishment’ for the front legs. Freelance Equine offers specialist trick training anything such as biting, needs to be immediate If the horse finds it difficult and backs up instead, lessons for you to learn more about trick training to have any relevance to the horse. If there is a simply put them against a wall or just take the and you can even practise finished tricks on our need for constant punishment during training, time and patience till they realise they are only own horses such as lying down, Jambette, raising then retraining needs to be addressed or physical allowed the carrot once they stay still and just legs, sitting up, pedestal, controlled rearing and pain ruled out. lower their head between their front legs. Again, many more! each time they get the carrot, simply say ‘bow’. HOW CAN I TRICK TRAIN?

There are many different tricks to teach and are 3Move the carrot further back. dependant on each individual horse. The horse Once they are consistent with the carrot stretch must be physically strong enough as well as between their front legs, you can gradually bring mentally mature enough to cope with training. the carrot further back each time. Only let them The Bow There is no limit on age or type of horse, however have the carrot once they’ve moved their head you must be honest with yourself on your horse’s and neck further back between their legs than the temperament and manners before you start last time. This must not be rushed as the finished certain tricks. As I say, any good trick can quickly result is a very large body stretch for the horse be a bad habit! so you must build their suppleness gradually. Again, each time they get the carrot, simply say THE SIMPLE BOW: ‘bow’.

The easiest trick to teach you can try is the simple bow. This cannot turn into a bad habit nor be 4Perfecting the cue and reward. dangerous to anyone around you. It is also a very Once they are flexible and consistent holding a good body stretch for your horse! long and low bow, you then just keep working on your cue and reward. The cue eventually is a mixture of physical and vocal which has been 1Start with a simple carrot stretch. building up automatically as you have been If you are interested in learning more about trick I start by getting the horse to follow a carrot down training the trick. The physical cue is your training, you can book a lesson or clinic with us! to either side of their front feet. I start them this sweeping arm gesture (stemming from following Please contact us on 07596173371 or find us on way to get them confident lowering their head the carrot) and the vocal cue is the word ‘bow’. our Facebook page ‘Freelance Equine Trick next to people, learn their balance steadily and You now can simply ‘bow’ next to your horse and Training and Freelance Equestrian Services.' gradually become flexible. Each time they get the your horse bows too! carrot, simply say ‘bow’.

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quine skin irritations can Sweet-Itch Sunburn be caused by allergies, If your horse is continually itchy on the mane Sunburn can also affect your horse, especially Eexternal parasites and even and tail area then your horse may have ‘sweet- on pink areas, applying sun cream can reduce management practices. At some itch’. This is an allergic skin reaction caused by the chance of skin cancer. Some horses that point, you may come across some Culicoides Midge bites. Mostly observed during have pink areas may also have photosensitivity. sort of itchy skin issue. It is one of warm months especially between April and Eating certain plants (like St John’s Wort) can the hazards of being outside and September. The skin becomes swollen, cause photosensitivity. If you are concerned exposed to bacteria, fungi and extremely itchy, causing the horse to scratch about photosensitivity then contact us to arrange viral agents in the natural sometimes leading to ulcers and bleeding a visit and a blood test to check liver parameters. environment. areas. Management is key to help reduce the reaction in your horse. Fly masks, rugs, are very Skin has three main functions: protection, important as is fly repellent. Stabling the horse regulation and sensation. It is made up of a between 4pm and 10am can also help to reduce Skin Tumours number of different layers. The epidermis is the problems as well as location of the field (is it Skin tumours can appear on any area of your outer most layer that provides a waterproof near open water areas). In severe cases then horse. Many resolving on their own if caused by barrier. The dermis beneath, contains tough steroids may be necessary. A vaccine is also the equine papilloma virus. Sarcoids are another connective tissue, hair follicles and sweat available, which is a course of 2 injections type of skin tumour which are more serious and glands. The deeper subcutaneous tissue is before the midge season (February-March). require removal. Please contact us if you are made of fat and connective tissue. Problems worried about a lump that has appeared arise when there is damage to these layers, or especially in genital, chest or face regions. if they have become weakened. If this occurs then secondary infection can occur. Lice and Mites Lice and mites also cause itchiness and alopecia (hair loss). Typically lice will live near Looking ahead the head, mane, tail and back and you can see Although summer brings additional fly worries, Rain Scald & Ringworm eggs. Whereas mites live in the feathers and it is important to maintain your horse’s skin Elevated patches of hair can be associated with legs and are more common in heavier breeds. condition all year round, often prevention is rain scald or ringworm. Rain scald is a bacterial Lice only live for a short period of time in the better than cure! skin infection caused by the spores of environment so are easier to control then mites. Dermatophilus congolensis, whereas ringworm Both can be contagious so isolation is is caused by a fungus. Rain scald is much more important. Oral, topical and injectable If you have any questions please feel free to common in healthy horses and ringworm is treatments are available but are ‘off licensed’ in contact Swanspool Equine & Farm Vets on more common in younger horses. Both can be horses. 01933 222145 contagious, especially ringworm so it is important that you wear gloves when touching the area. Fungal infections require medicated Top Tip: shampoo treatments whereas Hibiscrub can be Make sure that you have one grooming kit for each horse! used for rain scald areas. This will help prevent cross contamination.

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Tue 2nd CSI2*/YH1*, Keysoe EC (2nd - 4th) 2019 SHOWS Fri 5th CVRC Summer Dressage Series, Boughton Mill EC

Sat 6th Unaffiliated Dressage & Freestyle, Abbey Farm Dressage

Sat 6th Mark Townsend BHSI Dressage Clinic, Moulton EC

Sat 6th British Dressage, Keysoe EC

Sun 7th Surney Farm Charity Show Jumping Show, Long Bucky

Sun 7th NRC South, Showing Incl. Working Hunter, NN12 8AA

Sun 7th Unaffiliated Dressage, Low Farm Equestrian

th Friendly, fun, supportive shows, Sun 7 British Dressage, Moulton EC with classes for all the family. Sun 7th Polework Clinic, Woodview Livery & Stud, Sudborough British Dressage Inter County & Unaffiliated SJ (back arena), Sun 7th Keysoe EC ♦ Sunday 28 July Tue 9th H&HRC Peter Hales Pole & SJ Clinic, Home Farm, Alconbury ♦ Sunday 1 Sept Wed 10th British Showjumping , Keysoe EC

Thu 11th Evening Clear Round Jumping, Keysoe EC The Monument Field, Stanford Hall, Fri 12th Showcase of Champions, Keysoe EC (12th - 14th) Lutterworth, LE17 6DH Whitfield Charity Horse Evening Dressage, Fri 12th whitfieldcharityhorseshow.co.uk Entries on the day. Open to everyone. Pilates & Poles (pm & eve slots), Danesmoor Eventing, Edgcote Fri 12th Trophies and prizes in all classes. www.danesmooreventing.co.uk Sat 13th Arena Hire with Show Jump Course, Moulton EC ♦ Showing ♦ Show Jumping Skinnies and simulated XC, with Sarah Gairdner, Firs Farm, Caxton Sat 13th www.danesmooreventing.co.uk ♦ Working Hunter ♦ Gymkhana Sat 13th Summer Camp 1, Manor Farm EC, Caldecott (13th - 14th) ♦ Fun Classes ♦ Clear Round ♦ Qualifiers Sat 13th NRC South Dressage and Jumping Show, NN12 8AA Sun 14th NRC Showing Show, Low Farm, Bozeat Download a schedule Mon 15th Northampton Pony Club Evening Dressage from www.skrc.co.uk Wed 17th British Showjumping (2), Keysoe EC Camp with Sarah Gairdner & Beth Curtis, Danesmoor Eventing, Wed 17th Edgcote (17th - 18th) www.danesmooreventing.co.uk Evening Demo with Jin Langstone on Ridden Training Aids, Wed 17th Danesmoor Eventing, Edgcote - www.danesmooreventing.co.uk NORTHAMPTON BRANCH Thu 18th British Showjumping , Keysoe EC (18th - 20th) OF THE PONY CLUB Fri 19th BE Horse Trials, Aston Le Walls, (19th - 21st) Sat 20th Bozeat RC XC Training With Jo Burchell, Glebe Farm EC OPEN EVENTS FOR 2019 Sat 20th Charity Quiz Night, Abbey Farm Dressage To be held at Delapre Abbey, London Road, Sun 21st Rugby RC Summer Show Northampton, NN4 8AW Sun 21st Emberton & District RC Open Show Sun 21st Gridwork, Woodview Livery & Stud, Sudborough OPEN SHOW Sun 21st Dressage, Manor Farm EC, Caldecott SUNDAY 15TH SEPTEMBER rd Tue 23 British Dressage Incl. Freestyle, Keysoe EC To include In Hand and Ridden Showing, th Wed 24 RDRC Evening Show, Glebe Farm, Bozeat Novice and Open Show Jumping, Working Hunter, Wed 24th Unaffiliated & British Dressage, Keysoe EC Gymkhana and Fun Classes Thu 25th H&HRC Evening Clear Round, Home Farm, Alconbury Sat 27th Quest Dressage, Moulton EC MONDAY EVENING DRESSAGE Sat 27th British Dressage, Keysoe EC 15TH & 29TH July Sat 27th Arena Hire with Dressage Boards, Moulton EC (28th - 29th) Walk and Trot, Intro, Prelim and Novice Tests Sat 27th Show Jumping, Manor Farm EC, Caldecott NRC South, Showing Incl. Working Hunter Shetland 2 Shires, Sun 28th NN12 8AA www.pcuk.org/northampton branch/schedules Bozeat Riding Club Open Summer Show Sun 28th (The Sunshine Tour Qualifiers), Glebe Farm EC or SAE to Show Organiser: Sun 28th South Kilworth RC Open Show Mrs K Amos, Sun 28th Unaffiliated One Day Event, Keysoe EC 52 High Street, Harpole, Mon 29th Northampton Pony Club Evening Dressage Northants, NN7 4BS Wed 31st Dan Greenwood Clinic, Abbey Farm Dressage Wed 31st British Showjumping (2), Keysoe EC 07704 511352/01604 832075 [email protected]

17 NorthantsHorseTrader Magazine EVENTSGUIDE AUGUST 2019 BLAKESLEY & DISTRICT AGRICULTURAL SHOW LTD Thu 1st Evening Clear Round Jumping, Keysoe EC Fri 2nd CVRC Summer Dressage Series, Boughton Mill EC BLAKESLEY SHOW Whitfield Charity Horse Evening Dressage, Fri 2nd whitfieldcharityhorseshow.co.uk Sat 3rd Blakesley Show, www.theblakesleyshow.co.uk

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Sat 3rd Unaffiliated Dressage, Low Farm Equestrian British Showjumping - (2 ring inc Bronze & Silver HOYS Qualifiers), Sat 3rd Keysoe EC (3rd - 4th) Sun 4th Ringstead Charity Horse Show Sun 4th Flatwork Clinic, Woodview Livery & Stud, Sudborough Saturday 3rd August 2019 Tue 6th DB Summer Regionals, Keysoe EC (6th - 8th) Commencing at 8.00 am Thu 8th BE Horse Trials, Aston Le Walls, (8th - 11th) Blakesley Heath Farm, Maidford, Northants, NN12 8HN By kind permission of the Hopewell Family Sat 10th British Dressage, Keysoe EC Sat 10th Arena Hire with Dressage Boards, Moulton EC Qualifiers Include: Sat 10th The Great Midland Horse Show (10th - 11th ) SSADL First & Second Round Qualifiers, BSPA RIHS,

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NorthantsHorseTrader Magazine 18 EVENTSGUIDE SEPTEMBER 2019 Contacts Sun 1st Arena Hire with Show Jump Course, Moulton EC Event Venues Sun 1st Unaffiliated Dressage, Low Farm Equestrian Sun 1st NRC South, Showing Incl. Working Hunter, NN12 8AA The College (Keysoe) EC Sun 1st South Kilworth RC Open Show Eventing Centre Church Road, Keysoe, Castlethorpe Rd, Hanslope, Bedford, MK44 2JP th Wed 4 British Showjumping (2), Keysoe EC Milton Keynes, MK19 7HQ Keysoe.com Thu 5th Evening Clear Round Jumping, Keysoe EC mkec.co.uk Thu 5th Burghley Horse Trials (5th - 8th) Glebe Farm EC Aston Le Walls Harrold Road, Bozeat, Fri 6th CVRC Summer Dressage Series, Boughton Mill EC Washbrook Farm, Wellingborough, Whitfield Charity Horse Evening Dressage, Fri 6th Aston le Walls, Daventry, Northants, NN29 7LB whitfieldcharityhorseshow.co.uk Northants, NN11 6RT glebefarmec.co.uk Sat 7th Summer Camp 2, Manor Farm EC, Caldecott (7th - 8th) aston-le-walls.co.uk Sat 7th Mounted Games, Aston le Walls (7th - 8th) Manor Farm Livery EC Moulton College EC Manor Farm, Caldecott, Sun 8th Bozeat Riding Club Open Dressage Show, Glebe Farm EC Gate 4, Pitsford Centre, Northants, NN9 6AR Sun 8th Arena Hire with Show Jump Course, Moulton EC Moulton, NN3 7RR manor-farm-livery.com Sun 8th Emberton & District RC Sponsored Show equestrian.moulton.ac.uk Abbey Farm Dressage Tue 10th British Dressage Incl. Freestyle, Keysoe EC Jumpcross Jacks Lane, Turvey, Wed 11th Unaffiliated & British Dressage, Keysoe EC Grange Farm, Bedfordshire, MK43 8DH Sat 14th Jumpcross Competition, Grange Farm, Wittering Wittering Grange, Wansford, abbeyfarmdressage.co.uk Peterborough, PE8 6NR Sat 14th Unaffiliated Dressage, Moulton EC Jumpcross.com Low Farm Equestrian, Sun 15th Northampton Pony Club Open Show , Sun 15th British Dressage, Moulton EC Northants, NN29 7NR Sun 15th British Showjumping (2), Keysoe EC Thu 19th Evening Clear Round Jumping, Keysoe EC

st Riding Clubs Sat 21 H&HRC Evening Clear Round, Home Farm, Alconbury Sat 21st Dressage, Manor Farm EC, Caldecott

nd Sun 22 Surney Farm Charity Showing Show, Long Bucky Northants Riders Club (NRC) Cherwell Valley Sun 22nd Bozeat Riding Club Open Show Jumping, Glebe Farm EC Low Farm Livery, Bozeat, Riding Club (CVRC) Wellingborough, NN29 7NP Sun 22nd Show Jumping, Manor Farm EC, Caldecott cv-rc.co.uk northantsridersclub.weebly.com th Tue 24 British Dressage Incl. Freestyle, Keysoe EC Bozeat Riding Club Wed 25th Unaffiliated & British Dressage, Keysoe EC Northampton Pony Club (NPC) Harrold Road, Bozeat, Thu 26th Dan Greenwood Clinic, Abbey Farm Dressage All held at Delapre Park, London Wellingborough, Road, Northampton, NN4 8AW Northants, NN29 7LB th Thu 26 H&HRC Evening Clear Round, Home Farm, Alconbury branches.pcuk.org/northampton bozeatrc.wixsite.com/bozeatrc Thu 26th Evening Unaffiliated Dressage, Moulton EC Sat 28th Unaffiliated Horse Trials (28th-29th) Woodland Pytchley Hunt Rushden & District Pony Club (WPHPC) Riding Club Sat 28th British Dressage Incl. Freestyle, Keysoe EC branches.pcuk.org/woodlandpytchley (RDRC) Sun 29th Unaffiliated & British Dressage, Keysoe EC rushdenanddistrictrc.wixsite.com/rdrc Sun 29th NRC Showing Show, Low Farm, Bozeat Emberton & District RC embertondistrictrc.co.uk Houghton & Huntingdon Sun 29th Unaffiliated Show Jumping, Moulton EC Riding Club (H&HRC) Rockingham Forest huntingdonrc.co.uk Riding Club (RFRC) rfrc.org.uk South Kilworth Riding Club IMPORTANT The Monument Field, Rugby Riding Club Stanford Hall, Lutterworth, LE17 6DH NOTICE rugbyridingclub.co.uk skrc.co.uk

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The term ‘classical’ riding is often much Also, those who have been brought misunderstood. Firstly, many people think of it as on too quickly, at an early age, or elitist or consisting of advanced or difficult pulled in from the front end into dressage. The word classical actually means that rollkur or hyperflexion very often it has its origins in past centuries and has passed suffer physical break down at an the test of time. Although there are slight early age. differences of opinion in the classical world, its principles have, and always will, remain the same For All Disciplines to any true classicist. This is because it is based on the laws of nature, such as gravity, and the Whatever your chosen discipline, a natural biomechanics of the horse. Although basic grounding in classical horses are bred differently for different purposes, dressage will greatly benefit your their basic make-up and way of movement has horse. Added to this he will be a remained the same for thousands of years. much more pleasant ride, being lighter in the forehand, easier to The word dressage means to ‘dress’ or prepare turn, more agile and a safer ride. the horse for whatever work it is intended, and Riding with an independent classical all dressage has its origins in classical seat is very much safer and better horsemanship. Therefore, all horses, from big balanced than using say a ‘chair’ A Chair Seat Warmbloods down to Shetland ponies should be seat, as frequently seen. prepared for their work by basic dressage. Courtesy of Black Tent Photograph A chair seat is when the rider’s seat is at the back Whatever you intend to do with your horse he will of the saddle, putting too much weight on the benefit from basic classical dressage, and weakest part of the horse’s back and classical merely means ‘correct’ in this sense. making the rider most unstable and likely to go ‘out the side FEI Rules Are Based On Classical door’ at the slightest Principles spook.

The FEI Rule Book is based firmly upon the The classical seat principles set down by Francois Robichon de la is not just for Gueriniere, one of the most revered Classical dressage. It can Masters. If all these rules were adhered to, then easily be all competitive dressage would be classical. adapted for Unfortunately, many judges have deviated from jumping and their own rule book and reward some bad cross country practices, but thankfully not all; there are still by shortening some good judges who stick to classical the stirrups a principles. little, making it easier for the The Purpose Of Dressage rider to follow the centre of Dressage is designed to physically and mentally gravity forward prepare the horse to carry the rider with the by folding from the

optimum amount of ease, in the best-balanced hips, and lifting the Credit: byBlackPhoto TentPhotography' way. All the exercises are designed to build up seat slightly off the strength and flexibility in the back, joints and saddle. All the other tendons; especially strengthening the hind legs, laws of gravity remain the The Classical Seat so that the horse can take more weight on the same. The weight aids for hindquarters, relieving the front legs of the extra turning and re-aligning the horse pressure which they necessarily are burdened before a jump render the horse much with, once a rider is aboard. All these exercises better balanced and more manoeuvrable, need to be done carefully, and strength built up rather than relying on hauling on the reins as is slowly, so that the horse comes to a naturally so often seen. Weight Aids From The Beginning more ‘round’ frame, which emanates from strength in the hindquarters. Hence the phrase If you are a happy hacker, you will find classical It is a source of sadness to me that the simple ‘the horse should be ridden from back to front’ – training a real boon to your enjoyment. Your weight aids are not very often taught to new riders never pulled into an outline from the front. horse will be lighter, easier to turn, you will feel at riding schools these days. They are not difficult much more in control without any harsh aids. for the rider and are a natural thing for the horse Horses naturally carry more weight on the Your horse will be better at negotiating turns and to respond to, and very much more comfortable. forehand, but when the weight of the rider is uneven ground, and is likely to stay sound and added this causes undue strain on the forelegs live much longer if he is capable of taking some For instance, to turn left the rider should put a and is one of the main causes of arthritic, tendon, of the weight onto the haunches. Your seat will little weight on the left stirrup, turn the head and etc. breakdown as the horse ages. A horse be much deeper and both you and your horse shoulders to the left, giving just a gentle feel on carefully prepared in the classical way has a will be safer. the left rein, supported by the outside (right) leg much healthier and longer life expectancy than taken very slightly back and the right rein being his counterparts who have been allowed to slop held in position to support the horse’s right along on the forehand for most of their lives. shoulder. In this way the horse can make a very

29 NorthantsHorseTrader Magazine Feature enquiries: [email protected] balanced left turn, following the weight and position of the rider, without falling onto the left shoulder and being pulled in the mouth with an over-exaggerated left head and neck flexion.

The rider’s weight transference should be fairly miniscule. This will be felt by the horse and it is a natural reaction for the horse to follow this weight transference. They don’t have to be taught; it is done automatically. If you ‘A MAGAZINE WITH A DIFFERENCE’ were carrying a horizontal pole above your head, the easiest way to carry it would be in the middle with equal weight either side. If one side starts to is how one reader described feel heavier, your reaction will be to move in that direction, so you stay In our current issue: under the centre of gravity. Tailoring the Training Programme to Suit the Type of Horse, The Ethos Of Classical Horsemanship Anne Wilson; Over to You, The Tracking-up Team; The Benefits of Transitions Part 1, There is more to classical horsemanship than just a kinder, natural way of Anne Wilson; Home Alone Part 2: riding. It encompasses an ethos of kindness and love of the horse in all What to Do About it?, aspects of care. Everything is based on mutual respect, with a view to the LesleySkipper; best long-term interests of the horse. Anything other than this is not true Mindfulness: Riding in Your Head: An extract from Sylvia Loch’s latest classicism, but merely a travesty of the word. book, The Rider’s Balance by Sylvia Loch; The Magic Spot, Lesley Skipper; An Epistle to Riders: The Levade Part 3, Paul L. Dawson; The Gymnastic Benefts of Cavaletti Training: The pinnacle of collection Part 3: The Canter, (weight transference to Claire Whitfeld; plus the latest in the hindquarters). saddle research, equine science made simple, book reviews and You don't have to aspire Reader Offers. to this kind of high school dressage to ride Tracking-up is a voluntary, non-profit, quarterly magazine. classically. Printed copies are £5.75 per issue or £19.90 for a 4-issue subscription. Digital copies are £4.00 per issue or £14.00 for a 4- Photo courtesy of The issue subscription. Clearly print your name and address (and email Spanish Riding School for digital) plus ‘TU43-NT’ on the back of your cheque payable to of Vienna. ‘Tracking-up’ and post it to Anne Wilson, Park End House, Robins Folly, Thurleigh, Beds, MK44 2EQ Enjoyed this article? Read more from Anne n www.tracking-upmagazine.co.uk ‘Tracking-Up’ magazine

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NorthantsHorseTrader Magazine 30 FEATURE Tracing Horses USING ‘TRACE MY HORSE UK’ The majority of horse owners can understand the feeling of guilt and grief after we lose contact with the new owners and they get passed on to the unknown; others suffer from their horses lacking a history, one which has built them into the character they are today.

On the 20th August 2013, Alison Talbott created the Facebook page ‘Trace My Horse UK’ with the aim to reunite past owners with their beloved horses. Alison has brought together a community of past owners and current owners hoping to find out the history of their horses. The page has proved very successful, easing the minds of hundreds of owners about their horses. Stored under ‘files’ on the page consists of month-by-month data on horses found and records set; these files alone prove how effective the group is, showing information like the highest record of horses being found in a month (currently placed in January 2019 – with 104 being traced). Each individual trace, each connection between owners and horses, offers such a rewarding experience for all involved.

The group has become a catalyst to many successful reuniting stories, and often the only reason they were possible. One member sold her horse to a ‘dealer’ as a non-ridden companion, but later found that she had been sold as a ‘been there done it’ type, to a woman and her daughter. The member posted on Trace My Horse UK a description of the mare, and another member who recognised the horse put her in touch with the new owners and following the new owner’s hard decision to retire the mare, the member was offered her back and she ‘jumped at the chance’.

Other member stories include an owner who had lost her mare in a stream of new owners, posted on the page expecting nothing, to very quickly (within 4 minutes) find that the mare is now Instagram and YouTube famous and has a lovely home. A different member posted about being unable to trace a beloved cob that they had to let go of and in less than 2 months after posting her initial advert, she was visiting the pony with his new owners.

The page currently has just over 16,000 members and is aiming to increase this number - the more members, the higher the chance of reuniting owners. I urge each owner reading this article to join the page. If you wish to catch up with a horse you have lost touch with over time or trace your own horse’s For illustration purposes only history; this could begin the incredible journey that so many others have ben able to experience. You may even be able to provide information that helps another member trace or understand their horses past. Visit the group on If you planning on tracing a horse on this page, Alison recommends that you provide the following in your trace post: Facebook search for ● A good quality, clear photo of the horse’s head, body and any unusual markings. ‘Trace My Horse UK’ ● An accurate description of the horse’s colour (bearing in mind the colours of their coat may change, e.g. a dapple grey will eventually fade into flea-bitten/grey). ● Height ● Freezemark ● Age Traced! ● Passport Details ● Vices/quirks/illnesses they may have (hard to shoe/rears/cushings etc) ● Last known location. This article was written by guest writer Grace Cushnie. Grace is currently an A Level student and lives in Northamptonshire. Any of the above information will offer Alison a better chance of a successful She is a horse enthusiast and a keen writer looking for Journalism work experience. You can contact Grace via NHT Magazine. trace.

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