Vol 35 No 3 Oct/Nov 2013 A hoofbeatsNational Riding, Training and Horse Care Magazine . incorporating The Green Horse -sustainable horsekeeping. Inside Shoulder-In Endurance - Meg Produced by page 4 Wade’s return to HOOFBEAT PUBLICATIONS riding after a brain 90 Leslie Road, Wandi, 6167 injury. Ph: (08) 9397 0506 page 8 Fax: (08) 9397 0200 Unlocking the Locking Device - Email: the patella - Office/accounts: [email protected] page 18 Subscriptions: [email protected] Ads: [email protected] Monty Roberts - page 39 Why those Reins - Showscene: [email protected] page 28 Green Horse: [email protected] Editorial: [email protected] Emag: [email protected] How to Remove a Horse Shoe - www.hoofbeats.com.au page 24 MANAGING EDITOR Sandy Hannan EDITORIAL ASSISTANTS Carol Willcocks Carole Watson Contributing Editors Wendy Elks ADVERTISING by Liz Tollarzo Tracy Weaver Sayer 4 SHOULDERIN More challenging to perfect than it appears, shoulder-in promotes a horse’s OFFICE / ACCOUNTS suppleness and obedience to the bending, forward driving, sideways pushing and Katrina Bailey restraining aids. GRAPHICS AND WEB Caitlin Bolger 8 ENDURANCE in sport and in life by Wendy Elks with Meg Wade Louise and Adrian Redman Former international endurance rider, Meg ade, is fighting her way back from a brain E-MAGAZINE injury with the same determination that took her to the top of her beloved sport. Diane Bawden SUBSCRIPTIONS 18 BRAKES or no brakes by Sandi Simons Bob Hannan The ‘stop’ and ‘go’ cues are integral to a horse’s education and the rider’s enjoyment, but if a horse has faulty brakes it’s never too late to correct them. CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Equine Veterinarians Australia (EVA) Kaye Meynell 22 MONTY ROBERTS - Relaxed Responsive Horses Sandi Simons At 78 this world renowned horseman is showing even more people how to improve their Linda Parelli relationships with their horses through logical horse psychology. Liz Tollarzo 24 UNLOCKING THE LOCKING DEVICE by Dr Ian Bidstrup INSERTS A horse needs to lock its stie joint to sleep while standing, and to balance while W.A SHOW SCENE resting the other leg. roblems arise, however, when the joint fails to unlock. Available in magazines sold in WA , in the e-magazine 28 WHY THOSE REINS by Kaye Meynell and to subscribers There is a wide range of reins available to suit rider preference and equestrian activity. THE GREEN HORSE Given their importance in communication with the horse, the selection of reins deserve Sustainable horsekeeping special consideration. DISTRIBUTORS: 36 FLESH EATING BACTERIA by Kaye Meynell with Lisa Cairns Gordon & Gotch t began with a swollen neck,and turned into a battle to save a 15 year old gelding’s life. PRINTERS WARNING - this article contains graphic images. 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Reproduction of any part of Hoofbeats is protected by copyright and only permitted when a written release has been received 50 PLEASE EXPLAIN from the publisher. with Dr Meredith Flash, Dr Clarissa Brown-Douglas and Jane Myers The opinions expressed in this magazine are not necessarily Taking a horse’s pulse, feeding for colour and developing an independent seat. those of the publishers or the editor. Contents of advertisements are the responsibility of the ad- Experienced horsemen and women guide readers through the questions they have vertisers. always wanted to ask. October/November 2013 - Page 2 Flesh Eating Bacteria * RRP inc GST $7.50 - page 36 In Search of a Brumby ISSN 0811-8698 - page 54 EDITORIAL Spring is the favourite season for many horse owners as the demands of horse keeping in winter ease with fewer rugs being required as Riding Forward the temperatures slowly increase, waterlogged -with Linda Parelli page 76 areas in paddocks start to dry out, the warm sunny days are perfect for riding, and the flies have yet to make themselves too much of a nuisance! BUSHFIRE SEASON IS HERE Spring is also the ideal time to take stock and consider what needs to be done around the property to summer-proof it. The bushfire season arrived early in Sydney last month, with a number of homes lost and several firefighters requiring medical treatment. Use this unfortunate situation as a timely reminder to not wait until a fire is in your area but prepare your property now, and ensure your bushfire survival plan is up to date. EQUITANA...see you there? Australia places 3rd Equitana is now only a few weeks away and Starting Under in Mongol Derby Saddle - page 58 - page 70 while Hoofbeats is not exhibiting at this year’s Sydney event we will have two representatives attending what is undoubtedly the most popular and eagerly anticipated equestrian extravaganza 54 READER’S STORY In Search of a Brumby in the Southern Hemisphere. Keep an eye out Taking part in a Brumby Safari enabled Deb Bloomfield to make a special for our editor Sandy and e-mag manager Di in connection with a wild horse. their Hoofbeats shirts and, thanks to modern 58 STARTING UNDER SADDLE by Wendy Elks technology, you can even subscribe to the The age to start a horse under saddle varies greatly with the breed and discipline magazine when you see them wandering Is there an ideal age? Or does it depend on the horse? around - as their phones are equipped with mobile payment platforms. The fantastic prize 66 SEPTICAEMIA by Dr Jennifer Stewart from Spooks Riding Australia, who have very Septicaemia, or blood poisoning, is the underlying cause in the majority of equine generously offered one lucky winner a $700 deaths. Fortunately the body has a complex defence system that activates before voucher to spend on their online store, is a it goes that far. great incentive to either subscribe or renew your subscription. Check out www.spooksriding.com. 70 MONGOL DERBY by Carol Willcocks with Kirsten Melis au to get an idea of what you could be wearing if The Mongol Derby holds the record for the world’s longest race - 1000km across you’re the lucky winner drawn on 12 November. harsh Mongolian wilderness. Aussie girl Kirsten Melis took up the challenge. Be sure to visit the Spooks stand at Equitana and see the products ‘in person’! 74 PRODUCT NEWS IN HOUSE The latest on what’s new in the market place Two new members joined the Hoofbeats team 76 RIDING FORWARD with Linda Parelli last issue and we welcome them to our lineup. Many behavioural issues can be caused by not riding the horse forward. Riding Together, Louise and Adrian Redman responded forward with energy and control can solve many problems. to our call for a graphic designer and web technician and, working remotely from their home 78 HORSE FRONT in the ACT, they bring a wealth of knowledge News, veterinary advances and horse happenings around the world. and skills to the magazine. In addition to her IBC SUBSCRIBE TO WIN extensive graphic design experience Louise is New and current subscribers are eligible to win a $700 voucher from Spooks also a professional artist, taking commissions of Riding Australia. (We wear Spooks at Hoofbeats and love the range) high realism portraits of horses when she is not To subscribe, visit www.hoofbeats.com.au or phone us on 08 93970506 busy riding her Arabian gelding Ricki, travelling to compete in archery competitions and being mum to their two young children. Adrian is a website • VOLUN-TOURING IN INDIA by Wendy Elks designer with a graphic design background and BONUS Volun-touring in India takes horse-trekkers to local villages that has been involved in harness racing for most of would not normally be in any tour guides. his life. ARTICLESARTICLES • CARL HESTER AT HARTPURY by Wendy Barker T racy eaver S ayer in the An insightful summary of the clinic with his top students at Hartpury A d vertisin Mana er e-magazine Dressage Festival in the UK. for the oofbeats T eam and App • THE SPORT OF HORSEBALL COVER You can view these An international sport that will be featured at Equitana in a competition A ustralian show um er ory ovell an Y alambi s articles in the between Australia and the UK. C ar ino , who are currently com etin in uro e , were hoto ra he at the S I * * event in A rnas FREE e-preview at www.hoofbeats.com.auwww.hoofbeats.com.au C ham burcy, rance. October/November 2013 - Page 3 Shoulder-In article and photographs by Liz Tollarzo Once shoulder-in work begins the horse is on its way to developing collection and self carriage – increasing its obedience, strength and suppleness; attributes all necessary for this seemingly ‘easy’ lateral movement, which is in fact a very difficult exercise to perfect.