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CONT ENTS 08 VET’S CORNER Cupid UNUSUAL survives the odds HORSE SPORTS and tips to keep “The treatment, after care and “By far the best vets advice in my view exceeds 5*. Try something your I’ve ever used. 04 new during the horse I feel the Celtic team go above Not over priced, & winter months healthy and beyond their call of duty I after care is fantastic and 05 wouldn’t want anybody else always arrives on time! “ treating my precious animals” ON THE HOOF

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“Amazing vets - kind, “Can always rely on them doing professional and realistic. 12 & 13 a great job. Friendly sta with a Needs of the animal world of knowledge. come rst, but consideration Great with my mare today they given to owners feelings too” really do provide a great service”

WITH As a two vet practice we can provide great continuity of care for our THANKS clients. Without the overheads of a large clinic we ensure your horse … receives the very highest standards of routine and emergency care at TO Seadown Veterinary competitive prices all at your premises. We provide care to all types of Practice horses and ponies from professional athletes to happy hacks. Commoners’ Both Alan Hough and Nicola Bell are highly experienced vets with Defence Association post-graduate qualifi cations and have interests extending from CLH Equestrian dentistry, stud medicine, equine internal medicine, poor performance Leanne George investigations and all types of lameness. Charlotte We have invested in fully portable equipment including x-ray, Kirsty Batteate ultrasound, video endoscope and Gastroscope which ensures all Photography procedures can be carried out at our clients premises. Most of our A&E Horseboarding equipment is battery powered which allows us to work at premises team and fi elds without mains electric. Southern Horseball Kate McMorris

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Rough and Tumble horseboarding team in action last month Horseboarding

Photos: Kirsty Batteate Photography

he newest equestrian sport on the block, horseboarding is a Tfast and furious mixture of skateboarding and riding. Unusual Competitions involve horse, for novice and experienced rider and boarder working boarders alike. together to negotiate a series Newbury-based team Rough of gates and obstacles in the and Tumble use New Forest fastest time possible. pony Rowdown Jackson in Events take place at country competition and recently shows around the UK, with won their first competition at a local round held at the Sandringham. horse Country Show in Rider Ellie Fant competes in May. Other alongside boarder Emma venues include the Thame Grainger in that team, and also Country Fair in Oxfordshire and boarder Adam Ford in her other the Wiltshire Game and Country team - A&E Horseboarding. Fair in Calne. She told the A&T: “The whole There are three levels of horseboarding community competition and teams earn is very friendly and if there is sports points to move up a level. anyone interested, a local team Anyone can have a go, but will usually be happy to help. teams must pass an assessment “The Horseboarding UK before being allowed to Facebook page is the place “It’s a compete. to go for new people looking The national horseboarding for help and to find events brilliant training centre in Chippenham, coming up. Wiltshire is run by experts “It’s a brilliant sport, which is sport, Lloyd Crabb and Sarah Ebbs, super friendly and really growing which who organise training courses in popularity too.” is super friendly

For more information about horseboarding, and really go to www.horseboardinguk.org growing in popularity Kate competing at a TREC competition too.” A&E Horseboarding team at a recent competition TREC e TREC originated in France as a way to test equine trail guides Horseball ost riders L and is all about assessing how horse and rider can cross terrain. will have It has grown in popularity in the the obstacles and the higher the orseball originated in Argentina and has been described as a combination of polo, tried UK in recent years and there are jumps are. dressage Hrugby and basketball. now clubs and competitions all Kate McMorris lives in Blackfield Mand showjumping at over the country. and is a partner at Seadown It involves riders handling a ball and South Horseball is based in Hampshire one point or another, There are three phases to Veterinary Practice in Hythe. She scoring points by shooting it through a and runs sessions at Hampshire Polo and some will have a TREC competitions – orienteering, started TREC in 2003 and hasn’t hoop positioned 3.5m from the ground. School near Winchester, Quob Stables go at cross-country or control of paces and an obstacle looked back… Several leagues operate in the UK and near Southampton, Inadown Farm in Alton even endurance. course. “I moved over to TREC from competitions are physically demanding, and World’s End near Waterlooville. But outside the Orienteering phase: This tests endurance – I had heard about with riders having to lean down off their Their senior team is currently leading main Olympic and the rider’s route-finding skills and this new competition and it horses to scoop up balls with handles. National Division 2, and they also train the World Equestrian the horse’s willingness to cross seemed to encompass a lot of my Southampton University team, a senior Games disciplines any terrain. The competitor must favourite things. novice team and an Under 14 team. is a raft of unusual copy the route from a master map South Horseball organiser Alexandra equestrian sports that As I had a fit endurance horse “I’d encourage before setting off. At top levels, Oldbury-Davies told the A&T: “Horseball are gathering a loyal I went straight in at Level Four, there is also a compass section anyone to play is all about playing as a team - it’s not following all over which was an eye-opener but I and orienteering from a small about what sort of horse you have or what the country. managed to come 10th at my first horseball, section of map or satellite image. championship! kit you have, it’s how you all play on the From polocrosse At Level 1 participants might be TREC people are a friendly as it’s great for pitch. to horseball, and hacking for up to two hours, but bunch and because many of the Southern Horseball members in action “It’s about getting that adrenaline rush, horseboarding this goes up to eight hours at competitions are spread over two your fitness and when you get that good pass or goal to TREC, there championship level. days, events are very social. and you have all your team to celebrate is something for and confidence” Control of paces: Horse and Over the years I have competed with you. everyone with even rider have to canter as slowly as with a few different horses at all “I’d encourage anyone to play horseball, the slightest Teams comprise six members, with four possible up a marked corridor, levels, both as an individual and as it’s great for your fitness and equestrian interest. playing at any one time. Matches usually then turn and walk back as as a pair. confidence. It’s all about having fun and quickly as possible, with any last 20 minutes and teams change ends at I have seen some incredible parts we’re very welcoming as an association - break in pace earning the half-time. of the country, made some great the more players the better!” We’ve competitor zero marks for this Kate is organising a TREC-style event with New Forest new friends and spent hours section. Riding Club on Saturday 14th October, starting at Ashurst checked cantering across grassy fields, Campsite – schedule available from www.nfed.co.uk Obstacle course: 16 obstacles are occasionally getting lost, and a few of set up and horse and rider must relaxing at the end of the day! The nearest TREC clubs to the New Forest are complete each in turn – some For people looking to get into Anyone interested in getting involved in Southern Horseball them out… are ridden, while others involve TREC South-West and TREC South-East – for more TREC, I would recommend trying should contact Alexandra at [email protected] or on the horse being led. They are information, go to www.trecsouthwest.co.uk or a winter indoor TREC competition 07794 148123. designed to test the obedience and joining your local group. Start www.setrec.org.uk of the horse, and the higher up For more information about horseball in the UK, go to off at Level 1 and try it – you will the levels you go, the narrower get hooked!” www.britishhorseball.co.uk 6 EQUESTRIAN ∙ Autumn/Winter 2018 EQUESTRIAN ∙ Autumn/Winter 2018 7

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Surviving against the odds conditions and situations… into its mouth and removing it when • Side Saddle Lessons the horse visibly accepts it and • Starting new horses – With many CHOKE relaxes. years of experience and good Choke is an obstruction in the Ideally this shaping of horse behaviour references Charlotte has a well-earned e is done over time using water in the reputation for starting and bringing on r r oesophagus, not the trachea as in o humans. It is mainly caused by poor syringe, i.e. prior to any period when youngsters Any shape or size, aiming at f e Large Animal Feeds any walk of life. Difficult horses t dental health, dry food and horses medication may be required. If this e f & Supplements welcome. 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The yard has a very • Distress - the horse may panic Pet food, toys & relaxed warm atmosphere and new arrivals at the initial inability to swallow accessories are welcomed and made to feel completely • Difficulty swallowing at home. • Lack of interest in food Bird feed • Coughing - wild & caged • Head and neck extended in a Stable equipment 07900 836695 hen Shetland part-bred foal Cupid was viciously attacked by a dog on downwards position & much, much more! www.charlottespringall.co.uk • Nasal discharge containing Wthe open Forest earlier this year, the signs were not good. saliva and/or food material Deer Lea Stables, Home Farm, Giles Lane, Landford, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP5 2BG It took three days for owner Christine McEvoy Seadown Veterinary Services director Peter • Saliva drooling from the mouth to find the terrified foal near Bolton’s Bench in Tunney takes up the story: “The foal was What do I do? Remember patience is the Lyndhurst. really well behaved while her wounds were Immediately remove any food and name of the game! debrided…she was clearly thirsty and hungry. The attack had left Cupid with one ear water. If your horse is not distressed, completely chewed off, the other severely leave the horse quietly for 15–20 damaged, her tongue torn in two and puncture RAIN SCALD It was touch and go. However, minutes, because in a number of wounds on her jaw and neck. Cupid proved a true fighter and cases the obstruction will soften and With winter just around the corner, She was initially seen by locum vet Elaine one of the more common skin must have really wanted to live. the horse will be able to swallow, thus Horan, who was shocked by the foal’s injuries clearing the obstruction. conditions we see is rain scald. It - having never seen so many maggots in a If the obstruction does not resolve occurs when a horse is exposed to wound before - and wasn’t sure she would “The following day when we attended a prolonged periods of wet conditions second time, she had drunk well from a bucket in this period, or if the horse is survive. and is caused by a bacterium called – a good sign – and although the wounds were distressed you should phone the vet Christine explains: “It was touch and go. and ask for help or advice. Dermatophilus congolensis. However, Cupid proved a true fighter and must alive with maggots again…we managed to get The vet will sedate your horse and Usually the back, rump and face are have really wanted to live. this under control with an insecticidal product. pass a nasogastric tube through the affected, and it is similar to mud fever “I bought a mare’s milk replacer because her “Further treatment included broad spectrum nostril and into the oesophagus to which affects the limbs of a horse but damaged tongue wouldn’t let her drink from antibiotics, tetanus antitoxins, painkillers and Enjoy anti-ulcer medication, with careful guidance determine the extent and nature of the fortunately is easier to treat! her mum. I tried hard to help her drink from a blockage. The vet will then flush the bucket but it took two days. given to the owner on nursing care and wound When skin is wet for long periods of blockage through by pouring warm cleaning. time it becomes soft, losing its natural “Initially Cupid just played with the milk but water into the tube to soften it and the “We have all been amazed and thankful for just ability to protect against bacteria, eventually she drank and then of course, flush it into the stomach - this flushing how well Cupid has progressed, with wounds particularly if it is broken or rubbed couldn’t get enough! I fed her every 2 hours, can take some considerable time! and was just so, so grateful that she had such healing within six weeks.” by a rug. freedom a will to live.” The bacteria cause an infection ORALLY MEDICATING leading to the formation of scabs, the YOUR HORSE hair becoming matted, and ultimately of the We all know how difficult it can be to hair loss results in the affected areas. And what does the future hold for Cupid now? get a horse to accept oral medication If the scabs are removed they leave via a syringe, be it a wormer or raw moist areas and the condition Christine says: “Cupid is almost healed now. antibiotics. Forest becomes very painful to the touch She has one ear that has completely grown Looking at this from a learning theory when larger areas are affected. over so she is deaf on that side and in her perspective, the horse finds the Treatment involves the use of other ear, she only has partial hearing but the syringe being placed on its mouth FOREST RIDES warm water with either Hibiscrub muscle was so badly damaged, her little ear mildly objectionable and jerks its head or Pevidine and gently soaking LESSONS & LIVERIES just hangs down beside her face. back. and softening the areas to allow “She seems back to her old self already, This removes the contact of the From Beginners to the removal of the scabs. After the although she must have had the most awful of syringe from its mouth momentarily, removal of the scabs, an antibacterial Advanced Riders experiences and been so stressed and upset. and so through a process of negative “While we will never know what exactly reinforcement the horse is essentially shampoo can then be used as a All Ages & Abilities happened, the only sensible answer is that it rewarded by having the negative general cleansing agent, and the Welcome must have been a dog and I just hope that all stimulus removed and hence this horse dried off afterwards. dog owners will be sensible in future and keep behaviour is more likely to be If possible, the horse should be kept Direct Forest Access dogs on leads around Forest stock. repeated. stabled until the areas have healed. – No Roadwork “We have never known anything like it before So how do we change this? Antibiotic creams may also be helpful INSTRUCTORS: and hopefully never will, again so we have and severely affected horses may also Indoor & outdoor school Instead place the syringe on the side made the decision to keep her at home now need a course of oral antibiotics. Moira London and not let her run in the Forest. of the face, and when the horse raises Individual or Group Lessons BHSAI its head keep the syringe in contact Most importantly, if your horse is Weekend & Evening Caroline Crowhurst with the face or mouth. When the out at pasture in a prolonged wet BHSAI horse lowers its head remove the spell it is important to check the Lessons also available syringe. Keep doing this, gradually waterproofness of any rugs used Felicia Harvey BHSII “I just thank Seadown for all their truly excellent moving the syringe closer to the and also that your horse is dry 01590 623043 / 07503507324 Alison Kidd horse’s lips, eventually the horse underneath. BHSAI care. 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On the Hoof by Charlotte Baker

NATIONALS VICTORY Entries for New Forest riding clubs open for EW Forest Riding NClub capped off a dressage brilliant summer with wins and placings galore at the British Riding Clubs sponsorship National Championships.

Amy Bridgett-Robbins won Amy Bridgett-Robbins with her prizes her arena in the senior Prelim competition dressage with Bluebell XVI and came 21st overall out of 120 competitors. TOP local dressage rider and It was also a fantastic weekend A trainer is offering two lucky riders for junior team member Callum the chance to win a year’s Robertson, who won his arena free training. in the junior dressage and also Olivia Oakeley has competed up to Grand Prix took the pairs dressage title with level and is based at Woodington Training Centre Imogen Reynolds. in Wellow. The pair competed alongside She combines dressage lessons with rider fitness Bethany with some of her canine charges Matteo Lallo and Ella Conway classes and is also training as a sport massage to take fourth place in the junior therapist. riding test competition and Olivia is giving one rider aged under 25, and third place in the team of four one over 25 years of age the chance to have dressage. Ella also came third in a monthly lesson, personal training session her arena and fifth overall. and sports massage with her, as part of a It was also a good weekend for sponsorship package to help the chosen riders HIS month we speak to Bethany White from Ringwood, who Callum Robertson and New Forest Pony Enthusiasts achieve their dressage goals. Truns home and pet care service ‘House, Horse & Hound’. Club member Millie King on Imogen Reynolds in the She told the A&T: “I basically wanted to give Green Cottage Legacy, who junior pairs prize giving something back. I’ve learned so much over the TELL US ABOUT THE BACKGROUND won her arena and finished ninth years – although there are still a million things OF YOUR BUSINESS Credit: British Riding Clubs more to go - and felt I wanted to help two other overall in the junior dressage. I have been socialising dogs in and around the New Forest since 2014, people out.” basing myself in Ringwood and working within a ten-mile radius. Entrants must be prepared to travel to I have loved animals since a young age and my love for horses began when Woodington for their lessons, and should submit I started riding lessons at the age of 11, before moving on to loaning ponies an application online – for full details, search and eventually purchasing my own. I now own an Irish Sports horse who I “Olivia Oakeley Dressage & Fitness” event, and a New Forest pony who I have backed and trained myself. on Facebook. CHAMPIONSHIP WIN I studied for a national diploma in horse management at Sparsholt College and achieved top grades in my diploma and British Horse Society exams. FOR EX-RACEHORSE When I left college I decided to combine my love of the Forest and my love Award of merit for local for animals and created ‘House, Horse and Hound’. WAY rider Fiona WHAT ARE THE SERVICES YOU OFFER? SJopling continued equestrian stalwart I offer a full range of pet and home care services, including: her stunning form • 45-minute dog walks - on or off the lead through the Forest with with Alyson Hall’s HE contribution of a national level and runs her own other sociable dogs. Medburn Singer, Tdressage judge and yard, breaking, schooling and • Pet and house sitting - dogs or other pets can feel at ease in the winning the Retraining trainer from Wellow has training horses. comfort of their own homes, continuing their daily routines while the of Racehorses Medium been recognised with a “She now concentrates on owners are on holiday or working away. Championship. prestigious local award. coaching horses and riders - • Pet visits - perfect for busier days in the office, after-school clubs that children may want to attend or if the owner goes out for the day. The ex-racehorse has Heather Ashley (pictured right), mostly in dressage - and also progressed up the levels who runs Woodington Training showjumping to national level, • Equestrian and livestock care - whether it’s regular care or holiday with Fiona and took the Centre, was presented with training clients for BHS exams. cover, I am able to continue routine feeds and checks while the owner is title with a 10% lead over the Award of Merit at Romsey “Heather is also a listed unable too, as well as exercise the horse. his nearest rival to win Show for her contribution dressage judge and level on 73.1% at Vale View to the local and national three coach, and runs DO YOU HAVE ANY UPCOMING PLANS OR Equestrian Centre. equestrian community. regular monthly dressage DEVELOPMENTS? A delighted Fiona told the A stunned Heather was given competitions. She also I feel my business is blooming and that I am excelling with all the services A&T: “He always tries his the award in the main arena at accommodates and assists I offer. My plans for the future are to complete my BHS exams in care and heart out and I could not be the annual show, which took various riding clubs and riding, allowing me to complete my instructor qualifications. more proud of him. place earlier this month. organisations who hold their Achieving this qualification would mean I would be able to offer freelance events at her yard. “I must thank his A spokesperson for the instruction to all ages and abilities as part of my business. “She holds regular clinics owner Alyson Hall Romsey Agricultural and Horse with top trainers and teaches for letting me share Show Society explained her nomination for the award: clients at all levels on their this fantastic journey own horses and is currently with her and Medburn “Heather has been involved CONTACT DETAILS with horses all her working chief instructor at Sparsholt Singer.” life. She has competed in College.” Facebook: House, Horse & Hound show jumping and dressage at Email: [email protected] Olivia Oakeley competing her Phone: 07824 448685 Fiona Jopling and Medburn Singer after the prize giving former top horse Donna Summer 14 EQUESTRIAN ∙ Autumn/Winter 2018 EQUESTRIAN ∙ Autumn/Winter 2018 15

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“It is tough to juggle working full-time, competing Leanne George Charlotte Hordle and having some sort of social life! Organisation is key” harlotte Hordle from Ringwood competes in CBritish Eventing 100 and Novice events, while I just working full-time as a sales representative for Hordle-based Cooling and Heating Solutions.

She has taken 1st, 2nd and 5th place in her last three competitions and has qualified for the Badminton Mitsubishi Motors Cup at 100 level for the second year running. don’t “It is tough to juggle working full-time, competing and having some sort of a social life! Organisation is key, I always have a plan in my mind for each week of what I need to achieve to prepare for my events, and I then work out how I can fit it all in. “It often means riding before work or having lessons after work. I don’t have an arena at home, so I have to plan know trips to a local school when I have the time. Luckily, my horse Ollie is quite established with his dressage, so he doesn’t need too much preparation in between events and mainly hacks. He rarely jumps between events, simply because I run out of time! “My mum is a star and helps me a lot with looking after how Ollie while I am working - I don’t think I could do it without her help, both at home and at competitions. “I have dressage lessons with Kathryn Marsh - our scores have improved a lot since starting training with her at the beginning of the summer. I also have jump lessons with Kirsty Johnston when I can, however between mine and her hectic schedules these don’t happen as often as they perhaps they should! “The winter is tough with it being dark all of the time, however I try to give Ollie a few weeks off in December when the days are at their shortest. Otherwise its just a case of getting on with it and riding in the dark! We have a few places we can use with floodlights so I can work Ollie do it… properly a couple of times during the week, and we just have to make do.”

Charlotte and Ollie ready to go at a recent competition

or professional Clare Heap riders, horses are a full- F Leanne and Charlie competing at Farley Hall Horse Trials time job but there is a group of riders who manage to way-based Clare Heap worked as a primary school teacher before Srecently making the switch to dressage as her full-time job. take on the pros eanne George from Lymington balances work as an equine physiotherapist “I have my home-bred pony Charlie Lwith competing at British Eventing 100 level and the recent arrival of her and have done everything with him She competed against seasoned “After work I would then exercise while holding down daughter Olivia. from start to finish so he is a little professionals up to Prix St Georges my horses and put them to bed full-time jobs and needy - I think he’s more demanding level with her top horse Fabio V, before going to the gym. I wouldn’t She competes her 14hh TB x New than the baby! while commuting to Southampton get home until 9pm, which is when I juggling family Forest pony Charlie and qualified for the “He is an awesome little pony who has every day. would usually have dinner! commitments - Badminton Mitsubishi Motors Cup at been really successful, coming 20th out “It was a struggle in the winter but 100 level last year, as well as winning a Everything just of 100 competitors in the Badminton I was always super-organised and often sacrificing BE 100 three-day event at Aldon Horse takes a bit more Mitsubishi Motors Cup in 2017 at 90 The long days were planned what I was doing in advance Trials. level. Then last year we had an amazing a huge amount to all worth it when I for the week. “I juggle my newly arrived and beautiful planning nowadays season qualifying again for Badminton “The trickiest part about competing reach their goals. little baby girl, a super cool home-bred and thinking this year, this time at 100 level – would get a result at was that the classes I was doing pony and my own animal physiotherapy ahead, but I although I couldn’t compete because I a big show and beat didn’t tend to run at weekends, or We talk to three business with the help of my amazing was pregnant. they would be over two hours drive mum and fiancé. couldn’t do any of “Now I’m back out this season for professional riders! away. riders based in the “I ride early while my partner is home, it without my mum the last few events of the year, just “Again I would have to plan the New Forest who are look after the baby during the day, treat enjoying competing again. We had one season in advance to know I would a few clients from my clinic at home placing so far this year but have no “I had to juggle my riding career with have enough shows on the bag to competing at a high and sort the horses on the yard. Luckily, expectations given our long time out of my professional career for over three qualify for the regionals. The long and also at events, so I know Olivia is in my baby loves being outside and competition with pregnancy. years. days were all worth it when I would level week in, week safe hands and I never have to worry. active, so is out in her pram or carrier “My main aim again for the future with “As a PSG dressage rider it was get a result at a big show and beat out in their chosen while I do the daily yard duties! “It’s quite funny jumping on and off him is the Badminton Mitsubishi Motors hard work keeping on top of my job professional riders!” discipline and find “I do paperwork late in the evenings between disciplines to feed her and Cup at 100 level, but we will see how as a primary school teacher. I had once she’s in bed if I haven’t already make sure she is ok - I’m hoping she it goes. to do the horses early in the morning out the secrets to fallen asleep! likes horses and I can’t wait to get a “I will just enjoy being a lucky working and be in Southampton for work little pony for her as soon as she is “Everything just takes a bit more mummy who still gets to enjoy my at 7.30am which was a 30-minute their success… able! I have always juggled work with planning nowadays and thinking ahead, horses - none of which I could do drive away. eventing but now I just have to juggle a but I couldn’t do any of it without my without my own mum!” baby too. mum who babysits while I treat clients

Clare competing her top horse Fabio V 18 EQUESTRIAN ∙ Autumn/Winter 2018 EQUESTRIAN ∙ Autumn/Winter 2018 19

„„ Saturday 6th October „„ Sunday 4th November Chilworth Riding Club Combined Woodington Dressage competition Training and Dressage competition Woodington Training Centre, East Wellow; Braishfield Manor Estate, nr Romsey; schedule from www.woodingtontraining.co.uk schedule from www.chilworthrc.co.uk Unaffiliated showjumping Crofton Manor, Fareham; „„ Sunday 7th October schedule from www.croftonmanor.co.uk New Forest Riding Club „„ Sunday 11th November Fencing, Gates, & Bespoke Timber products Autumn Dressage Unaffiliated dressage competition Woodington Training Centre, East Wellow; Crofton Manor, Fareham; schedule from www.newforestrc.co.uk schedule from www.croftonmanor.co.uk Endurance GB competition Unaffiliated showjumping competition New Park, Brockenhurst; Parley Equestrian Centre, Hurn; email [email protected] schedule from www.parleyequestrian.co.uk Chilworth Riding Club Autumn Fun Ride Braishfield Manor Estate, nr Romsey; „„ Friday 23rd November schedule from www.chilworthrc.co.uk Evening unaffiliated dressage Unaffiliated dressage competition Quob Stables, nr Southampton; Crofton Manor, Fareham; schedule from www.quobstables.com schedule from www.croftonmanor.co.uk

„„ Sunday 14th October New Forest Riding Club Trec-style fun ride Ashurst Campsite; „„ Saturday 1st December schedule from www.newforestrc.co.uk Unaffiliated showjumping West Hants Pony Club Hunter Trial Crofton Manor, Fareham; Shirley Common, ; schedule from www.croftonmanor.co.uk schedule from www.branches.pcuk.org/westhants Woodington Dressage competition „„ Sunday 2nd December Woodington Training Centre, East Wellow; Woodington Dressage competition schedule from www.woodingtontraining.co.uk Woodington Training Centre, East Wellow; schedule from www.woodingtontraining.co.uk „„ Friday 19th October Evening unaffiliated dressage „„ Thursday 6th December Quob Stables, nr Southampton; Beaulieu Road Pony Sales schedule from www.quobstables.com Beaulieu; details from www.nfls.org.uk

„„ Saturday 20th October „„ Sunday 9th December Unaffiliated showjumping Unaffiliated dressage competition Crofton Manor, Fareham; Crofton Manor, Fareham; schedule from www.croftonmanor.co.uk schedule from www.croftonmanor.co.uk

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„„ Sunday 6th January „„ Sunday 20th January „„ Friday 25th January Post & Rail, Paddock & School Fencing Unaffiliated showjumping Unaffiliated dressage competition Evening unaffiliated dressage Horse Jumps, Mounting Blocks, Saddle Racks & Bespoke Timber Products Crofton Manor, Fareham; Crofton Manor, Fareham; Quob Stables, nr Southampton; schedule from www.croftonmanor.co.uk schedule from www.croftonmanor.co.uk schedule from www.quobstables.com 01590 676188 • www.thelastpostltd.co.uk [email protected] • Paddock Nurseries, Pitmore Lane, Pennington SO41 8LL 20 EQUESTRIAN ∙ Autumn/Winter 2018 Seadown Equine Delivering fi rst class veterinary care to the New Forest since 1923 The Equine team at Seadown provide a professional, high quality ambulatory and clinic based service to clients. Our client base is broad consisting of competition horses, family ponies as well as the native New Forest ponies, donkeys, cattle and wildlife.

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“Our 4 year old thouroughbred Harry severed his artery “We have used Seadown as our vets since in his front leg. Within 10 minutes of calling the practice 1973 and in that time Trudy Nineham and I Gillies Moffat arrived. This horse is incredibly needle shy have seen the practice develop and expand and very sharp (not helpful when he’s 17hh). Gillies quickly dramatically. What has not changed in that time and safely sedated the horse. He managed to put a stitch however has been the friendly, effi cient service in the artery and wrap the leg, He then helped us load the coupled with the expertise and skills of the horse to transport to Liphook.... Gillies’s quiet nature, skill equine vets who are always prepared to go the and professional attitude was faultless. I cannot extra mile to solve the various problems that recommend the equine practice enough. Every member of we inevitably encounter on our large yard.” the team go above and beyond. Thank you Seadown.” James Young Ford Farm Stables, Kerry Lemoignan, Ipley Manor Livery Yard Brockenhurst

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