New Milton Equestrian Supplement Spring-Summer 2018

EQUESTRIAN SPRING/SUMMER 2018

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“The treatment, after care and advice in my view exceeds 5*. I feel the Celtic team go above and beyond their call of duty I wouldn’t want anybody else treating my precious animals”

“By far the best vets I’ve ever used. Not over priced,

after care is fantastic and always arrives on time! “

“Amazing vets - kind, professional and realistic. Needs of the animal come rst, but consideration given to owners feelings too”

“Can always rely on them doing a great job. Friendly sta with a world of knowledge. Great with my mare today they really do provide a great service”

As a two vet practice we can provide great continuity of care for our clients. Without the overheads of a large clinic we ensure your horse receives the very highest standards of routine and emergency care at competitive prices all at your premises. We provide care to all types of horses and ponies from professional athletes to happy hacks. Both Alan Hough and Nicola Bell are highly experienced vets with post-graduate qualifications and have interests extending from dentistry, stud medicine, equine internal medicine, poor performance investigations and all types of lameness. We have invested in fully portable equipment including x-ray, ultrasound, video endoscope and Gastroscope which ensures all procedures can be carried out at our clients premises. Most of our equipment is battery powered which allows us to work at premises and fields without mains electric.

“Always professional and caring. My pony is always treated with kindness”

“I can’t recommend Alan and his team highly enough. Their care and service is second to none. Always there when you need them and always doing their best for me and my horses”

• FREE visit if four or more equines are seen on the same visit • £5.00 off first visit with online registration • 10% OFF next annual vaccination if you recommend a friend • £5.00 discount if dental and vaccination are done at the same time • Visit Charges start at £11.00 inc VAT

023 8081 4155

office@celticequinevets.co.uk www.celticequinevets.co.uk

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CONT E N T S

SPRING/SUMMER 2018 EVENTS

Dressage, Showjumping

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MORE EVENTS

14 PRODUCT REVIEWS

Shows, hunter trials, ODE, fun rides and more 18

I LOVE MY NEW FOREST PONY BECAUSE…

Experts pick out their top products for the summer ahead

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Readers from the Forest and beyond told us why their New Forest ponies are so special…

VET TIPS

Local equine vets give their advice to keep your horse healthy and well this summer

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ON THE HOOF

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Local news from the equine community

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How to keep your trailer on the road

Based in Beaulieu with over 130 years of experience, dedicated to keeping your animals fit, fed and healthy

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PET FEED AND ACCESSORIES Our large warehouse stocks all major brands for pets, working animals, commercial and hobby farmers. Feed and bedding delivery service Friendly and qualified feeding advise A.M.T.R.A. qualified to sell worming and flea treatments.

STOCKISTS OF ALL MAJOR HORSE AND FARM FEEDS Allen & Page, Boomerang, Nutrition, Bedmax, Burly Bed, Dodson & Horrel, Equs Health, Global Herbs, Griffin Nuumed, Heygates, Country Feeds, Limagrain, John Loader, Mars Horsecare, Mendip Wood Shavings, MJ Equine, Natural Animal Feeds, Pedigree, The Pure Feed Company, New Forest Haylage, Rumenco, Mark Westaway, Top Spec.

WE ARE A REGISTERED FIREARMS DEALER We stock new and second-hand Beretta, Benelli, Fabarm, Sako, Tikka and Caesar Guerini. We offer a great range of bullets and cartridges at competitive prices.

For those without a license, we stock a variety of air rifles.

01590 612215 Home Farm, Palace Lane, Beaulieu SO42 7YG

Come and visit us. We are open 7 days a week with ample FREE parking

Mon – Fri 8.30am – 5.30pm Sat 9am – 5.30pm Sun 10am – 4pm

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READERS FROM THE FOREST AND BEYOND TOLD US WHY THEIR NEW FOREST PONIES ARE SO SPECIAL…

PHOTO: Audrey Scott-Hopkins

Rowdown Miniature or “Mad Mini” as we all know her was born on the Forest, bred by our local agister Mike Lovell. She joined our family when she was four years old and my son Peter was eight. Peter is severely deaf which affected his balance, but Mini certainly made him the quiet, confident horseman he now is. In no way is she a typical child’s pony - at 11.2hh she’s a pocket rocket with bags of character which endears her to everyone that knows her. Her breed show record is amazing, winning trophies for showing, jumping and gymkhana. In 2006, my friend and I were having a particular ROWDOWN MINIATURE abandoned a rather young Peter to cope alone in a very big class. When we walked past the line-up we noticed he was on the end of the line, but we had looked at wrong end and Mini was in fact first against some amazing ponies! At Mopley Riding Club she is a legend, winning many of the trophies and even having a cup named after her. As soon as Peter was old enough, he competed in the point-to-point, in which she was placed several times despite her size. She became a really good little drift pony, regularly taking part in the round-ups, being particularly useful in low trees! She is a true pony of a lifetime, family friend and bad year coming last in everything. We had

I LOVE MY NEW FOREST PONY BECAUSE… New Forest Pony Breeding and Cattle Society secretary Jane Murray introduces our piece with her perspective on the New Forest pony… T he New Forest remains one of the largest areas of unenclosed land in southern England, checks and remove surplus animals, many of which are the foals that are sold at Beaulieu Road Sales. They are easily transformed from their wild and woolly state to quality riding ponies. The New Forest pony is

and the ponies still roam its heaths, bogs and woodlands as they have done since time immemorial. People known as commoners privately own all ponies on the Forest, and all New Forest stallions are registered, licensed and rigorously inspected. Ponies live in a natural herd environment, learning to cope with a wide range of life experiences both natural and unnatural. Annual round-ups, or drifts are held throughout the late summer and autumn, so that owners can carry out health

renowned worldwide for its versatility, kind nature and willingness to please. They are easy to handle and quick to learn which makes them an ideal choice for any member of the family. With its native virtues of intelligence, strength and agility, the New Forest pony is a proven performance pony in many different disciplines, including dressage, eventing and show jumping.

HASELBURY ABEL

I love my eight-year-old New Forest pony Haselbury Abel – he has a great personality, is very bold, quick to learn and sociable.

New Forest ponies are so much fun to own – Abel is great with my kids and other animals. He does have his flaws, in that he can be very stubborn and likes to do what he wants most of time, but I wouldn’t be without him! Holly Wright, West Parley

My New Forest pony is Knavesash Archer. He was bred by Kate Robb in Burley, out of her mare Sunnydale Delight, by Diana Van Hennik’s stallion Buckland Cruiser. Archie will be 13 years old this June, and I have owned him since he was five. I mainly do affiliated dressage, and have started doing Advanced classes this year. Archie has qualified for the regionals at Novice, Medium and Knavesash Archer

Advanced Medium, and came eighth in the medium regionals. He also has all his dressage gradings with the breed society. This year it’s all about wearing top hat and tails, and I am now hoping to improve our scores at Advanced by putting in a lot of hard work! Foresters are fantastic – they are happy to live in or out, are hardy, have excellent feet, are cheap to keep and willing to try their hardest in any and every sphere. I couldn’t recommend a Forester enough! Adele Etheridge, Ashley

helped make Peter the confident per-son and horse-man he is today.

Jane Fogarty, Fawley

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My 10-year-old daughter Gemma loves her New Forest pony Haywards Loyal William. William was bred by my parents Mandy and Peter Pidgley at the Haywards Stud in Boldre, and Gem was only three when they first met. My parents gave him to her for her eighth birthday and since then they HAYWARDS LOYAL WILLIAM

have done everything, from in-hand and ridden showing, to cross country, dressage and showjumping, plus some fun rides and fancy dress along the way! They have an incredible bond and are totally fearless together, much to

our horror! Gemma plans to do the point-to- point in the future, as well as more jumping and other things to keep my nerves in shreds! Sally Marsh, Boldre

HILLTOP BEAUTY

I have owned our 13hh pony Hilltop

For a few years she turned her hoof to New Forest Driving for the Disabled, which both her passengers and I thoroughly enjoyed. Whatever you ask of Beauty, she will give you 100% in the cheeky manner that she has - it has been and honour and privilege to own such a versatile breed. Tracy Rooke, Hordle

Burley Eclipse

Beauty for 16 years – she is now a young 26 years old. During our time together, she has given me the ability to experience numerous equestrian activities including show jumping, cross-country, driving, showjumping and general hacking. Even after all this time she still continues to put a smile on my face!

Where do I start? My New Forest pony Burley Eclipse is one in a million. We’ve had our ups and downs, including a few bruises here and there, but Mary has taught me everything I know. With our first drifting season I spent more time on the ground than I did on horseback, but through sheer determination Mary and I stuck with it and eventually we were awarded ‘The Most Promising Colt Hunter’ cup. Mary has never let me down - from drifting, hunting, racing in the New Forest point-to-point, to just happy hacking, I always end up with a smile on my face! There have been many what I call, ‘shut your eyes and hold your breath’ moments while galloping flat out chasing a colt on extremely rough terrain, but Mary makes sure I get back to the pound in one piece! Mary has always been the leader and nothing stops her leading the way through a bog or over fallen trees, she just goes for it! At the age of 18, she is taking life a little easier now, but there’s no pony like her. Daisy Slocombe, Lymington

TANDY

I have dyslexia and previously I was very shy and unconfident, but my New Forest pony has changed that. He is the best because even at the amazing age of 24, he still acts like a youngster and he will always give you 100% of what you are asking of him. When I first got Tandy, I had ridden just a few times and I had never even jumped before! Within a month of loaning him, I did my first ever show and came 6th in the 50cm class. From there on he taught me how to ride and now we are flying round and winning 70cm. He has taken nine people out hunting for the first time and he absolutely loves it. At least once in every course of show jumps that we do, we have to have a motorbike turn (he is well- known for them!). One year on and I cannot thank this one-in-a-million boy enough. He has taught me absolutely loads, not just about riding, but he has also changed me in the classroom! He has turned our world upside down and I don’t know what I would do without him. Isabel Weidmann (13), Chandler’s Ford

Endymion Storm is a pony of a lifetime who turns his hoof to anything! Owned and bred by Steve Lee he’s given me my first taste of the New Forest point-to-point in 2017, which was the experience of a lifetime We are aiming at a second run in 2018 – for me it’s a unique race, even after riding racehorses for much of my life, because you know the vicinity of the race but you have no idea of your route and you only find out the start location on Christmas Day. The finish is for you to find, which means you really work on your knowledge of the Forest. Storm has hunted with a young child on his back and jumped some huge hedges, always making sure his little passenger is ok. A New Forest pony is a pony in a million - there’s different shapes, sizes and colours for all and no matter how young or old you are, there’s one out there for you. They will never cease to make you smile! Charlotte Springall, Landford

ENDYMION STORM

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How to keep your trailer on the road

KEY CHECKS BEFORE USING YOUR TRAILER

Tow bar and connections Check:  The trailer is correctly coupled to the tow ball or pin — follow the manufacturer’s advice  The coupling height is correct  The 7 or 13 core cable and plug isn’t damaged  The vehicle’s tow bar is in good order.

Lights and indicators Make sure that there’s no damage to the lights and lighting plugs, and that they’re all working correctly and clean. You might need to enlist the help of a friend for this.

Load and weight limit Check:  The trailer isn’t overloaded  The load is distributed as evenly as possible.  The vehicle manufacturer’s plate gives

information about weight limits for your vehicle. Check the vehicle’s handbook or contact the manufacturer if a plate isn’t tted.

We spoke to Tim Smales from New Forest Farm Machinery and got his team’s top tips for keeping your trailer in good working order during the busy summer show season… A well maintained horsebox will give you years of trouble- free service. Although giving your trailer regular checks and maintenance won’t replace the need for an annual professional service, it certainly will highlight any issues with the trailer and improve the safety for you, your animals and other road users.

Breakaway cable Use a breakaway cable or secondary coupling. This engages the trailer’s brakes (if tted) or stops the trailer if it becomes detached from the towing vehicle. Check:  The cable isn’t worn or damaged  There’s enough slack in the cable so that it doesn’t accidentally apply the brakes  The cable won’t drag on the ground when you’re driving  Follow the manufacturer’s advice to make sure it is connected correctly. There should be an area to attach the cable to the towing vehicle, looping the cable over the hitch is not acceptable as it can easily fall off or if the tow bar failed, the trailer brakes wouldn’t engage.

Before you go Before setting off, always perform one last check around the trailer to ensure all latches are secure, the jockey wheel is up and secured, the braking cable is secure, the hitch is on and located properly, and the lighting socket is connected. It’s also very important to always double check fasteners on the ramp doors.

Here are some important maintenance checks and

recommendations that you’ll be able to perform on your trailer to help ensure the safety of towing and keep it in great working order.

After using your horsebox When you’ve nished using your trailer, always muck it out and give it a good wash, if possible leaving the ramps and doors open to allow the trailer to fully dry out. Never store the trailer with damp bedding material left inside. It’s also good practice to clean the outside too, particularly if the roads have been salted. Your trailer is best stored on hard standing under cover with the handbrake left off. If the storage site is on a slope, use wheel chocks rather than the handbrake. Inspect the trailer and turn the wheels to avoid the risk of at spots on the tyres when storing for long periods of time. It’s also worth checking your trailer lighting plug, cleaning it with a penetrating oil, such as WD40. When storing the trailer, ensure the lighting socket is kept dry to prevent corrosion and water ingress.

Wheels and tyres Check that the tyres on both the car and trailer:  Don’t have any cuts or bulges  Are in ated to the manufacturer’s speci cation for the load being carried  Have a tread depth of at least 1.6mm across the central

three-quarters of the breadth of the tread and around the entire circumference of the tyre.

 Wheel nuts and bolts are tightened to the correct torque.  It’s also important to check your spare tyre.

Service Recommendations For trailers that receive heavy, daily use it is recommended that a service is carried out once every six months or so. Where trailers receive less frequent or prolonged use, an annual service is usually suf cient.

New Forest Farm Machinery offer a xed price service for £134.99 + VAT plus any parts required.

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In conjunction with Southern Counties Auctioneers Are pleased to announce the dates of future sales this year of New Forest PoNies at the Beaulieu Road Sale Yard, SO42 7YQ wednesday 30th May 2018 To include a Pre-sale Show – commencing at 9.30 am wednesday 26th september 2018 wednesday 24th october 2018 To include a Pre-sale Foal Show – commencing at 9.00 am thursday 6th December 2018 All Sales commence at 11am For further details about the sales and pre-sale shows please visit our website at www.nfls.org.uk Lucinda Lang, 07966 171634 Southern Counties Auctioneers 01722 321215 Catalogues available to download and print approximately one week prior to each sale

New Forest Farm Machinery specialises in the supply, servicing and parts provision to

Agricultural, Equestrian,

Groundscare and Domestic clients

We’re located on the edge of the New Forest at Ringwood and have a well stocked showroom of John Deere groundscare machinery, Ifor Williams Horseboxes and trailers and Stihl equipment. As well as being retailers we have a large in house service and parts team capable of repairs and maintenance on all the equipment we sell and many other brands of Horseboxes, Trailers and Groundscare equipment.

For more Information please contact us on: TEL: 01425 472572 WEB: newforestfarm.com EMAIL: showroom@newforestfarm.com OR VISIT US AT: New Forest Farm Machinery Ltd, Blashford, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 3PE

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Spring/Summer 2018 Events Diary

Sunday 13th May Intro - Ad. Med

Friday 6th July Intro – Novice

Woodington Training Centre, East Wellow schedule at www.woodingtontraining.co.uk Unaf liated dressage, Intro – Med & FSM Crofton Manor, Fareham schedule at www.croftonmanor.co.uk Saturday 26th May Intro - Ad. Med Woodington Training Centre, East Wellow schedule at www.woodingtontraining.co.uk Sunday 10th June Unaf liated dressage, Intro – Med & FSM Crofton Manor, Fareham schedule at www.croftonmanor.co.uk Friday 22nd June Intro – Novice Homestead Equestrian Centre, Longdown schedule from becksheen@hotmail.com

Homestead Equestrian Centre, Longdown schedule from becksheen@hotmail.com Sunday 12th August Unaf liated dressage, Intro – Med & FSM Crofton Manor, Fareham schedule at www.croftonmanor.co.uk Friday 31st August Intro – Novice Homestead Equestrian Centre, Longdown schedule from becksheen@hotmail.com Sunday 9th September Unaf liated dressage, Intro – Med & FSM Crofton Manor, Fareham schedule at www.croftonmanor.co.uk

Your guide to competing in and around the New Forest this spring and summer!

Sunday 6th May Unaf liated showjumping, 60cm – 100cm Crofton Manor, Fareham schedule at www.croftonmanor.co.uk Saturday 19th May Clear round charity day Bransgore schedule from amy.robbins@hotmail.co.uk Friday 25th May Homestead Equestrian Centre, Longdown schedule from becksheen@hotmail.com Sunday 27th May East Dorset Riding Club Hurn Bridge Equestrian Centre schedule from eastdorsetridingclub@gmail.com Wednesday 30th May Clear round Parley Equestrian Centre, Hurn schedule at www.parleyequestrian.co.uk Saturday 16th June East Dorset Riding Club clear round Hurn Bridge Equestrian Centre schedule from eastdorsetridingclub@gmail.com Sunday 17th June Unaf liated showjumping, 60cm – 100cm Crofton Manor, Fareham schedule at www.croftonmanor.co.uk

Friday 29th June Homestead Equestrian Centre, Longdown schedule from becksheen@hotmail.com Sunday 15th July Unaf liated showjumping, 60cm – 100cm Crofton Manor, Fareham schedule at www.croftonmanor.co.uk Friday 20th July Homestead Equestrian Centre, Longdown schedule from becksheen@hotmail.com Saturday 21st July Chilworth Riding Club Braish eld Manor Estate schedule from lindseytemp@gmail.com Sunday 5th August Unaf liated showjumping, 60cm – 100cm Crofton Manor, Fareham schedule at www.croftonmanor.co.uk Friday 24th August Homestead Equestrian Centre, Longdown schedule from becksheen@hotmail.com Sunday 2nd September Unaf liated showjumping, 60cm – 100cm Crofton Manor, Fareham schedule at www.croftonmanor.co.uk

 GENERAL SHOWS, HUNTER TRAILS, ODE AND FUN RIDE EVENTS APPEAR ON PAGE 18

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Large Animal Feeds & Supplements Haylage Animal Bedding Tack & Tack Repairs Horse Rugs Rug washing & repairs Pet food, toys & accessories Bird feed - wild & caged Stable equipment & much, much more!

Enjoy the freedom of the Forest FOREST RIDES LESSONS & LIVERIES From Beginners to Advanced Riders All Ages & Abilities Welcome Direct Forest Access – No Roadwork Indoor & outdoor school Individual or Group Lessons Weekend & Evening Lessons also available

INSTRUCTORS: Moira London BHSAI Caroline Crowhurst BHSAI Felicia Harvey BHSII Alison Kidd BHSAI

01590 623043 / 07503507324 E: info@fordfarmstables.co.uk

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A substantial single storey residence with excellent equestrian facilities set in approximately 21 acres comprising 7 acres of paddocks and woodland, in a peaceful and completely private location with covered swimming pool, stables, barn, ménage and a range of outbuildings. EPR: F Broadmead, Sway £1,395,000

A majestic country house offering accommodation extending to over 5000 sq ft, situated in a secluded forest setting and benefiting from about 3.5 acres of gardens and paddock land. In addition to this, the property also benefits from a triple garage complex with ancillary accommodation above. EPR: D Minstead, Lyndhurst £2,395,000

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Looking to buy or sell an equestrian property?

Boldre, Lymington

£2,375,000

Boldre, Lymington

£699,000

A fine country house including a detached school house offering ancillary accommodation, set in grounds and paddocks approaching 11 acres. The property has been extensively refurbished creating light and well proportioned living space throughout. EPR: D

A delightful semi-detached cottage forming the larger part of just two properties. The cottage benefits from gardens and grounds extending to approximately 2.3 acres and enjoys stunning countryside views to the south and west. EPR: E

We would love to hear from you…

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A superb detached 11 acre equestrian property, close to the open forest offering numerous outbuildings, paddocks, stables and an all-weather arena. The property offers scope for income potential with two adjoining ground floor en-suite bedrooms, providing ideal holiday accommodation (STPP). EPR: F Highwood, Ringwood £1,650,000

A magnificent and substantial country house set in delightful gardens and grounds extending to approximately 9 acres, with a further 17 acres available by separate negotiation. The property benefits from garaging and stabling and enjoys direct forest access.. EPR: G Aldridge Hill, Brockenhurst £2,500,000

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To arrange a viewing contact the Brockenhurst office

Ringwood: t. 01425 462 600

London: t. 0207 839 0888

Lettings: t. 01590 624 814

www.spencersnewforest.com

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A beautiful Grade II listed detached farmhouse of great character and charm with an extensive range of outbuildings and swimming pool set in delightful grounds of approximately six acres on the edge of the popular village of Brockenhurst. EPR: F Brockenhurst POA

A stunning detached house set in grounds of 3.25 acres with the option to purchase a further 4 acres by separate negotiaton. There are two large outbuildings including garaging for numerous cars with workshop/storage above and a converted barn providing excellent scope to convert to stables. EPR: C Lymington £1,900,000

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A beautifully renovated detached country house with a separate two bedroom holiday letting cottage. The property is surrounded by open forest in the heart of the National Park with gardens and paddock land extending to about 5.2 acres EPR: F Minstead, Lyndhurst £1,950,000

Sway

£1,295,000

An individually built architect designed home situated in approximately 6.5 acres of paddocks and gardens. A detached barn (ideally suited to farm machinery/cars, home office/annexe) is suitable for conversion to residential (STPP) EPR: C Rockbourne £1,250,000 4 3 4 To arrange a viewing contact the Ringwood office

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This characterful family home situated on the edge of the open New Forest has been extended over the years to provide spacious living accommodation. The property benefits from a double garage, stables and about 1.25 acres of delightful gardens and paddock land. EPR: E Burley Street, Burley £1,295,000

A superb equestrian property comprising of a five-bedroom chalet and approximately five acres of paddocks. The property also offers a substantial stable block, detached double garage and direct access to the Hurn Forest. EPR: D St. Leonards, Ringwood o.i.e.o £1,000,000

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Brockenhurst: t. 01590 622 551

Burley: t. 01425 404 088

Lymington: t. 01590 674 222

www.spencersnewforest.com

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On the Hoof

THE SELECTED PONIES AND THEIR AREAS ARE: Cameron Luck of the Irish – Acres Down Woodfidley Top Gun – Balmer Lawn Mallards Wood Law & Order – Black Knowl Lucky Lane Warrior – Busketts Brookshill Brumby – East Boldre Fidleywood Falconer – Hale Purlieu Rushmoor Dalesman – Longdown Knavesash Polaris (pictured left) – Mill Lawn/Burley Rocks Skywalker – Ogdens Sway Scrumpy Jack – Setley Bullhill Major (pictured above) – Stoney Cross Portmore Thunder Cloud – Wilverley Bakeburn Benny – Wootton Official Verderer Lord Manners congratulated those who had been chosen and thanked all the commoners who had entered stallions. Sturtmoor Top Hat – Hilltop Lovelyhill Hendrix – Linford

Photo Credit: Audrey Scott-Hopkins

A BUSY MORNING AT BEAULIEU ROAD PONY SALES YARD SAW THE VERDERERS SELECT STALLIONS FOR THIS YEAR’S SEASON. FIFTEEN STALLIONS WILL BE TURNED OUT ON MAY 14TH AND WILL REMAIN ON THE FOREST UNTIL JUNE 25TH.

NEW FOREST STALLION AREAS ANNOUNCED

CHAMPIONSHIP SUCCESS FOR LOCAL RIDERS NEW Forest Riding Club members scooped an array of prizes at the British Riding Club’s Winter Novice championships in Lincolnshire. The senior dressage team of Kerry Tyrell, Sonia Cutler, Gail Meaker and Claire Lewis came 7th, with Claire taking an individual 4th placing as well. Meanwhile, the junior team of Callum Robertson, Matteo Lallo, Ella Conway and Eleanor Jenkins took 8th place, and Ella gained a 4th placing as an individual. This is the latest in a series of recent successes for the NFRC dressage teams, which have gone from strength to strength in recent years. Junior team manager Amy Robbins said: “The two junior teams and individuals headed all the way to Lincolnshire demonstrated their commitment to the club and throughout our stay, maintained focused maturity and illustrated how much they care about their horses and representing their club. “It made me proud to manage them, and all of them did the club, me and themselves proud.”

Strong turnout at spring dressage

COMPETITORS braved a wet forecast to compete at New Forest Riding Club’s spring dressage competition at Woodington Training Centre. Ruby Hart and Ashley Sultan won the Intro class on 65.2%, while NFRC member Jane Keats took the honours in Prelim 1 with Rowdown High Tide. The pairs’ class attracted

“Interestingly it was the Novice, Elementary and Medium classes that had more interest than the usual Introductory and Preliminary classes. “Our pairs class is always well supported and great fun to compete in and watch.” The club’s next open competition is on October 7th at Woodington Training Centre.

NFRC team member Kerry Tyrell won the Novice Open on Himoon Spellbound, while Kelly Jensen came first in the ‘pick your own’ on 72.5%. Organiser Anne Pearce told the A&T : “Due to the unpredictable weather, we were a bit worried about entries, but luck was with us and we had a full day’s dressage.

strong entries and hilarity all round, and was eventually won by Callum Robertson and Immy Reynolds with an impressive 77.82%. 24 competitors fought it out in the Prelim 14 class, which was won by club member Janet Sheen on O’Riley, who went on to win the Novice Restricted class as well.

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by Charlotte Baker

Jo and Giles were featured on Meridian television last Friday and voting is open until Monday 30th April. To support their bid for The People’s Project grant, go to www. thepeoplesprojects. org.uk/projects/ view/whispering-

New Forest pony therapy for elderly residents

AN INNOVATIVE project to help dementia sufferers benefit from interaction with horses is bidding for regional funding. The Whispering Horses project centres on New Forest pony Tippy, who has been used as an equine therapy horse at the Isle of Wight-based Bodster Centre. Run by Giles and Jo Boddington, who used to work at the Fortune Centre of Riding Therapy in Bransgore, the centre assists people from a range of

backgrounds to gain confidence and skills through interacting with horses. The couple have helped people with learning difficulties, mental health problems and low self-esteem, as well as jobseekers and school children. Now they want to take Tippy – who is by well-known New Forest pony stallion Lovelyhill Uplift – into nursing homes, and are hoping for a National Lottery grant from ITV’s The People’s Project to achieve their aim. Giles told the A&T: “We want to help elderly people experience the joy of

being around Tippy, and also bring school children along with us to make it a truly inter-generational experience. “At the moment, we don’t have a horsebox which makes us entirely reliant on borrowing one to get to the homes, which is not ideal. “A grant from The People’s Project would enable us to buy a horsebox, and also fund other aspects of the scheme, including the purchase of Polaroid cameras, so we can give the elderly people an immediate souvenir of the occasion.”

Giles and Jo have found Tippy to be the ideal pony for the project: “New Forest ponies are very calm and solid. They have lovely temperaments and this works really well for what we’re doing. “Tippy was born on Crabbswood Lane in Sway, and her mother was a proper Forest-bred pony by Peveril Peterborough. “We’ve used natural horsemanship techniques with her, mirroring what ponies experience in the wild.”

ponies or www. eaqbodster.co.uk

FIONA SHINES AT AREA FESTIVAL FINALS LOCAL dressage rider Fiona Jopling had a successful outing to the British Dressage Winter Championships on ex-racehorse Medburn Singer. The pair took 7th place in the Medium Silver Area Festival Final, in a hotly-contested class of 25 competitors. Owned by Alyson Hall, Medburn Singer didn’t make the grade to be a racehorse, but has successfully turned his hoof to dressage. Fiona said: “It was well worth the very early start to come 7th – a stupid mistake in the walk to canter cost us a bit, but still top 10 so can’t complain too much! “I’m so grateful to Alyson Hall – I love her horse!”

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PRODUCT REVIEWS We asked Mandy Rowse from Weston’s Animal Feeds in Sway and Reg Chester-Sterne from Norris and Sons to pick out their top products for the summer ahead.

NORRIS AND SONS NEW FOREST PONY FEED

Reg says: “Norris and Sons New Forest pony cubes or mix provide an economic alternative to well-known brands. “Our own New Forest pony cubes are obtained locally from the mill in Fordingbridge. “They are designed for all horses and ponies with medium energy requirements, containing trace elements, oils, fats, bre and protein that your animal needs to support long-term health. It also has added

LEOVET POWER PHASER DURATIV FLY REPELLENT

Mandy says: “ This y repellent gel gives absolute protection for sensitive parts of your horse or pony’s body.

vitamins to support the immune system. “For those who prefer, we also do our own New Forest pony mix with similar contents.”

OUR REVIEW This strong, highly- concentrated gel is really easy to apply to those areas that are hard to reach with a spray and are particularly sensitive, such as under the tummy and between the back legs. I used it this week on my New Forest pony as we headed out for a hack and while he was dgeting under his belly before we set out, once applied, he soon settled and it really did seem to work. I will be interested to keep trying it out over the coming summer show season.

“It is very popular with horses that are bad with crab ies and don’t like sprays. The sponge allows you to target speci c areas easily.”

OUR REVIEW I like the idea of a locally- sourced feed that supports local businesses and is better for the environment. We tried out both the cubes and mix on our ponies and found that over a period with very little grass growth, they did well on the feed. Particularly given how economical this brand is, I would de nitely recommend it.

PRICE: £6.45 (PONY CUBES) £6.95 (PONY MIX)

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DORSET FENCE

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SUMMER WEIGHT CONTROL

Obesity in horses is a serious problem, as nearly 30% of the population are obese. A pony can eat up to 5% of their bodyweight daily as grass, which is approximately three times the daily recommended intake! Restricting pasture access is an obvious way of reducing calorie intake, and owners have several options: • 24/7 stabling with controlled feeding - however this is often not possible either because of lack of facilities, temperament, dust allergies, and it also restricts natural exercise. • Partial stabling – but horses soon recognise a pattern andwhen access to pasture is restricted to only three hours, they can still consume 40- 60% of their daily intake. Also this pattern tends to promote a binge and starve cycle which has potential gastric implications. • Restricting grass intake – either by area or the use of a grazing muzzle GRAZING MUZZLES These can reduce pasture intake by as much as 80%, but it is important that owners know how to use them effectively and safely. Total exclusion muzzles should not be routinely used and flexible muzzles are better than rigid ones. Correctly fitting your horse’s muzzle is very important. They should be wide enough to fit comfortably, leaving a gap of ½ inch to an inch around the edge to allow for movement of the jaw. The horse should be given time to adapt to its muzzle, initially only placing it on for short periods under supervision. For horses that have free access to pasture and are not currently significantly overweight, but have a tendency to put on weight, put the muzzle on during the day and remove at night. For very overweight horses, the muzzle should be used whilst out at pasture, thus allowing free exercise. But the horse then needs to be kept stabled or in a “starvation area” and fed suitable forage with the muzzle having been removed. Remember that dietary intake is only part of a weight management program, and that exercise (when appropriate) is the major consideration.

SUMMER VET TIPS As the warmer weather approaches, we asked local equine vets for their advice to keep your horse healthy and well this summer.

GILLES MOFFAT FROM SEADOWN VETERINARY PRACTICE IN HYTHE GIVES US THE LOWDOWN ON SWEET ITCH, SUMMER WEIGHT CONTROL AND FOALING…

Sweet Itch

Sweet itch is an allergic reaction to bites from midges, but it also occurs with bites from black flies, horn flies, and stable flies. The allergic reaction causes an itching sensation in the skin, and the horse bites, rubs and scratches the affected areas leading to hair loss, especially from the mane and tail, with crusting and scab formation. The condition usually occurs over the summer period and can get worse each year.

• Try and keep your horse away from areas where the flies or midges breed such as muck heaps or stagnant water. • The use of fine mesh screens for stable openings and the use of box fans in stables can help. • When avoidance is not possible, short-term use of steroids or antihistamines may be used to alleviate itching. • Allergen-specific-immunotherapy is another option, with 50-75% reported success rate, but a response can take several months so year-round treatment is recommended.

Treatment: Prevention is key when dealing with sweet itch – here’s some advice for managing the condition: • Fly control should begin before the start of the fly season and exposure to insects should be limited. • Application of insect repellent and stabling during dusk and dawn will help reduce exposure. • Fly rugs and masks should be used when your horse is not stabled.

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FOALING Foaling can be a very violent and rapid process, and it is important to recognise the abnormal situation and seek veterinary assistance very quickly if the foal and mare are to survive when things go wrong.

KEY TIMINGS • The front feet should appear within 10 minutes of the waters breaking, and they should be facing downwards i.e. solar surface to the floor. • Within 10 minutes of the feet appearing, a nose should appear. ONCE THE FOAL IS BORN THERE IS AN EASY 1, 2, 3 RULE • Within 1 hour: the foal should successfully stand, and remember to check the mare has milk • Within 2 hours: the foal should be nursing • Within 3 hours: the foal should have passed meconium and urine

If things do not seem to be normal, it is vital to ring the vet. Mares should be monitored carefully in the first 24 hours to ensure that there is a good bond forming between the mother and foal, and there are no signs of lethargy, discomfort, colic or depressed appetite in the mare. It is vital that a foal receives adequate amounts of colostrum (the thick, yellow initial milk) during the first few hours after birth. Pony foals require approximately two litres in the first 12 hours. This colostrum is very rich in maternal antibodies, and is essential in providing passive immunity to the foal. It is recommended you have the mare and foal checked by your vet within the first 24 hours.

Successful competition pony Rodlease Jubilation giving birth in spring 2018 (Photo: Suzanne Kempe)

Laminitis

Alan Hough from Celtic Equine Vets takes us through the risks

laminitis by means of a very high blood insulin level, especially following high sugar foods. Therefore management changes are needed to ensure that this risk is minimised, which include: • Limiting grass and cereal feeds • Regular monitoring by means of a blood test in horses that are overweight or over the age of 15 years for Cushing’s and EMS • Increasing exercise • Using medication if and where required

Laminitis is always a hot topic at this time of year. This condition is an inflammation of the laminae within the hoof capsule and it can vary in severity from the merest hint of lameness to a situation described as ‘sinking’, which can be fatal. There are three recognised causes: • Hormonal diseases such as Cushing’s • Equine Metabolic Disease • Trauma and toxic insult from infections Up to 90% of cases of laminitis are caused by either Equine Metabolic Disease (EMS) or Cushing’s (PPID). Both Cushing’s and EMS cause

of equine metabolic syndrome and laminitis…

Equine Metabolic Syndrome is where the horse loses its ability to correctly control its insulin levels. Both genetic and environmental risk factors interact in an individual horse. Environmental factors such as very lush pastures and high concentrate diets, or even just over feeding of fibre-based diets, promote obesity in a genetically-susceptible horse, culminating in very high insulin levels as a result of insulin resistance. Diagnosis is via a blood test, and treatment requires a strict weight-loss program. Preventing EMS revolves around detecting and reducing risk factors of an individual horse becoming overweight.

EQUINE METABOLIC SYNDROME

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Spring/Summer 2018 Events Diary

Sunday 6th May Lionhearts Show New Park, Brockenhurst schedule from andreadymott@hotmail.com New Forest Hounds Show Bransgore – schedule at www. newforesthounds.co.uk Saturday 12th May Chilworth Riding Club Braish eld Manor Estate schedule from gillwoodthorpe@gmail.com Sunday 20th May Foresters Events New Park, Brockenhurst schedule from forestersevents@outlook.com Sunday 27th May BSPS Area 11 show New Park, Brockenhurst schedule from lindseyannedavid@gmail.com Showing Accumulator Crofton Manor, Fareham schedule at www.croftonmanor.co.uk Sunday 3rd June Lionhearts Show New Park, Brockenhurst schedule from andreadymott@hotmail.com East Dorset Riding Club Hurn Bridge Equestrian Centre schedule from eastdorsetridingclub@gmail. com Sunday 24th June Showing Accumulator Crofton Manor, Fareham schedule at www.croftonmanor.co.uk

Sunday 15th July Mopley Riding Club Annual Show Fawley Field, Fawley schedule from proberts2659@tiscali.co.uk Lionhearts Show New Park, Brockenhurst schedule from andreadymott@hotmail.com Sunday 29th July Showing Accumulator Crofton Manor, Fareham schedule at www.croftonmanor.co.uk Sunday 5th August Lionhearts Show New Park, Brockenhurst schedule from andreadymott@hotmail.com Sunday 19th August Sandylock Show Southampton Road, Fordingbridge schedule from rowan_lockyer@btinternet.com Sunday 26th August Showing Accumulator Crofton Manor, Fareham schedule at www.croftonmanor.co.uk Sunday 2nd September Lionhearts Show New Park, Brockenhurst schedule from andreadymott@hotmail.com Sunday 16th September

Showing Accumulator Crofton Manor, Fareham schedule at www.croftonmanor.co.uk

Your guide to competing in and around the New Forest this spring and summer! Hunter Trials, ODE and Fun Rides

Sunday 17th June Wilton Pony Club One Day Event Tenantry Farm, Rockbourne schedule from frances.lockyer@btinternet.com Sunday 2nd September Mopley Riding Club Cross-Country Fawley Field, Fawley schedule from proberts2659@tiscali.co.uk Saturday 8th September BHS Hants Fun Ride Tenantry Farm, Rockbourne schedule from funride.bhshants@yahoo.co.uk

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Fencing, Gates, & Bespoke Timber products

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Professional veterinary care for your horse Why not try the Seadown Equine Clinic FREE Zonal scheme ZONAL ROUTINE PROCEDURES INCLUDE • Vaccinations • Routine dentals • Certain blood tests • Prescriptions Health Checks • Passports.Identifications/Microchipping Seadown Equine Delivering first 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. • Routine and Advanced dental services • Lameness/ poor performance investigations. • Lameness facilities include concrete trot up area, 34x20m waxed surface and 15x15 hard surface arenas • Fully equipped in-house laboratory with designated technician • On-site Surgical and General Anaesthetic Facilities. • Digital radiography • Diagnostic multi frequency ultrasonography • Mobile and Clinic based Endoscopy including Gastroscope • Shockwave therapy • A full out of hours emergency service Full stabling facilities • Two examination rooms with stocks

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“Our 4 year old thouroughbred Harry severed his artery in his front leg.Within 10 minutes of calling the practice Gillies Moffat arrived.This horse is incredibly needle shy and very sharp (not helpful when he’s 17hh). Gillies quickly and safely sedated the horse. He managed to put a stitch in the artery and wrap the leg, He then helped us load the horse to transport to Liphook.... Gillies’s quiet nature, skill and professional attitude was faultless. I cannot recommend the equine practice enough. Every member of the team go above and beyond.Thank you Seadown.” Kerry Lemoignan, Ipley Manor LiveryYard

“We have used Seadown as our vets since 1973 and in that time Trudy Nineham and I have seen the practice develop and expand dramatically.What has not changed in that time however has been the friendly, efficient service coupled with the expertise and skills of the equine vets who are always prepared to go the extra mile to solve the various problems that we inevitably encounter on our large yard.” JamesYoung Ford Farm Stables, Brockenhurst

For more information or to make a booking give us a call on: 02380 845586 Seadown Equine Clinic Frost Lane Hythe Southampton SO45 3NG enquiries@seadownvets.co.uk www.seadownvets.co.uk

Photos: Richard Dunwoody/Seadown