Issue 490

Your Horse

Enjoy every second in the saddle

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Welcome
I HAVE TALKED about my ex-racehorses many times on this page, so it will come as no surprise that I am especially excited to bring you this issue of Your Horse, which includes an 18-page ex-racehorse special (p21). Whether you already have one, are t
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A Word From Our Contributors...
Ex-racehorse specialist Clare Poole: Racehorses can be very rewarding to retrain. You’ll find my advice for introducing them to a whole new way of working and living in as positive and stress-free a way as possible on page 28. International dressage
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In The Frame
■ Time for a quick snap! Four members of the mounted police stop to have a photo taken while on patrol along Brighton seafront, with the famous pier in the background. The seaside city, which is about 50 miles south of London, typically attracts more
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HORSE talk
For all the latest news from the horse world, visit yourhorse.co.uk People, organisations, charities and governing bodies from all corners of the equestrian world have rallied together to offer help to horses and their owners in war-torn Ukraine, fol
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This Month We Love...
Emily Cole has added a range of equine-themed sticky notes to her stationary collection. Each pack measures 75×75mm and has 100 sheets. Eight sticky designs are available: Cow Pony, First Love, Believe In Yourself, Unicorn, Yard Royalty, Lunge Line,
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The Right Side Of The Law
HIGH-VIS IS a contentious topic for many riders, but it is worn by many to feel safer and be more visible on the roads. Is wearing it a legal requirement, and could not doing so leave you vulnerable to potential claims? “There isn’t any traffic-relat
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The Insurers’ Perspectives
If you’re involved in an incident, you may be reliant on your insurance to help you front the costs. However, your policy may have strict conditions to adhere to in order to be able to make a claim, including wearing high-vis. SEIB “Generally, public
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Prize Winners
Timothy Poole, Amanda Hamley and Mike Mills receive a neck strap from #Hack1000Miles sponsor Equisafety for their winning images. Congratulations! Timothy Poole caught our eye when his mum Vikki shared a photo of him riding to school on his pony Rodn
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Stephanie Lynch
Stephanie Lynch is a communications and research officer for David Rees MS, and Labour councillor for Aberavon and Baglan Moors. She owns Welsh section D Magic, and often mucks out in her PJs… I have two roles and my ‘day job’ is as communications an
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YOUR say
EMAIL US AT yh.ed@kelsey.co.uk Unfortunately, we are unable to receive any letters by post. We reserve the right to edit letters where necessary. During March, me and my daughter have been taking part in 100 Miles in March for Mind. The aim is to wal
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— COMMENT — What’s In A Number?
BY RHEA FREEMAN Social media expert, Facebook Lead Trainer and #SheMeansBusiness accredited trainer, and an award-winning PR adviser, Rhea works with equestrian brands, associations, federations and riders, and also guest lectures at two universities
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SEND A Selfie
Keep your photos coming in to yh.ed@kelsey.co.uk I have two bay Arab mares I bred myself, Beaudiccia (pictured) and Isis her sister, a redder bay who is handreared and characterful. Susan Govindansamy, Lancs Casper is 21 years young and we’ve been to
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Second CHANCE
I FELL OFF a lot in the early days,” confesses Lorna Clarke, who found herself lying on the ground approximately 90 seconds after mounting Mr Buckle for the first time. The 16.3hh chestnut, who had been bought from Ascot sales a week earlier, bucked
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A new START
CLARE POOLE is a specialist in retraining and re-educating racehorses. She has specialised in ex-racehorses for the past nine years, with many of them achieving success in Retraining of Racehorses (RoR) classes and open showing classes at county leve
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HOME sweet HOME
WHEN BRINGING AN ex-racehorse home, the first thing to consider is their management. Routine is key because racehorses are used to a strict regime when in training. Most things happen in the same order each day, so the horses know pretty much what to
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On The Menu
KATIE WILLIAMS MSc dist RNutr is the technical and product development manager for Dengie. She has been an equine nutritionist for over 20 years and provides technical support for key customers, including The Queen’s studs at Sandringham and Balmoral
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WIN a Bumper Prize Package From Equipe
Worth over £ 1,000 To enter, visit yourhorse.co.uk/win/equipe490 ■ Equipe grackle bridle and Equipe rubber reins ■ A pair of Equipe Staf14 safety stirrups ■ A pair of Equipe Emporio stirrup leathers ■ Equipe saddle cloth and fly veil ■ Equipe care ki
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Learning From The Top
KATE COWELL is an international dressage rider, based in Malvern, Worcestershire. Alongside competing, Kate also trains riders and produces horses up to grand prix level SAMBA DANCER (‘Sammy’) is a 16-year-old, 16.2hh, chestnut gelding owned by Chris
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Fix It... Showjumping Canter
LAURA RENWICK is one of the UK’s leading riders. She is a Nations Cup regular and has a number of impressive wins to her name, including the Queen Elizabeth II Cup and Olympia’s prestigious Puissance and Six-bar classes. Laura and her husband, former
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Make It Simple
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: • Easy ways to improve your technique over skinny fences • How to be creative with the bare minimum of equipment • Top tips to boost your confidence JOHN PAUL (JP) SHEFFIELD is an event rider, trainer and sports horse producer who
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The Final Countdown
Badminton 2019 winner PIGGY MARCH (née French) was the individual silver medallist at last year’s European Eventing Championships, where she also helped Great Britain secure team gold. Piggy was a member of the gold medal-winning team at the 2018 Wor
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Out On Course
Piggy explains that the counting exercise is a helpful way to learn what canter you want to have for different types of fences on a course. “Whether I’ve got a coffin coming up or something big into water where I want to sit behind the horse and make
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Someone To Rely On
ARE YOU THE owner your horse would choose? A happy horse trusts you, and a confident rider trusts their horse. This is the basis of a strong relationship, something that takes time to establish and build, and is constantly being developed and worked
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Mind, Body And Soul
ILSE KEMP specialises in equine massage, equine acupressure and Equine Hanna Somatics (EHS). After experiencing EHS with the online EHS Session 1 video, Ilse qualified as an Equine Hanna Somatics educator and now offers online sessions. A qualified t
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Teeth Trauma
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:• What shear mouth is• How it affects horses• How to manage it IN AUGUST 2020, I am presented with a severe case of shear mouth. The pony, Mari, has been rescued by charity Little Nest Rescue at the age of nine after discovering her
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Field SOS
JENNA SCOTT works for Boston Seeds, an independent wholesale seed merchant, founded in 2002. They sell grass seed online and are the leading online UK supplier of grass seed, lawn seeds and native British wildflower seeds with nationwide delivery ava
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Watch The Pounds
LUCY GRIEVE MA VetMB MRCVS is an ambulatory vet at Rossdales in Newmarket. She works with all types of horses, from happy hackers through to amateur sports horses and elite racehorses. Her main areas of interest are lameness, diagnostic imaging and p
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DODSON & HORRELL SUPPORTING HORSES THIS SPRING WITH 25% OFF!
With spring beginning to peep through the winter gloom, Dodson & Horrell are supporting you and your horse with 25% off Ultimate Balancer throughout March and April. Ultimate Balancer is a low-calorie, low starch and sugar feed, making it ideal for s
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Ask The Experts
Email your questions to yh.ed@yourhorse.co.uk Simple solutions for horse owners Need an answer? We’ll know someone who can help... Welcome to our Ask The Experts section. Over the next nine pages we help to solve your horsey problems, with help from
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Meet This Month’s Panel Of Experts
Dr Tom Shurlock is an equine nutritionist at British Horse Feeds. For further information visit britishhorsefeeds.com Vikki Hayton is based at College Farm EC. She is a BHS instructor and examiner and a British Dressage judge. See collegefarm.com Ali
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FEEDING ADVICE: Dr Tom Shurlock says…
Q My elderly New Forest mare is kept on very bare grazing, and we strip graze her paddock, but she still suffered a bout of laminitis in early spring. Any tips for keeping her safe over summer, and which feeds will suit her? She’s 26 and starting to
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LATERAL WORK: Vikki Hayton says…
Q Should lateral work be part of everyone’s schooling regime? And which are the most effective exercises to work on? Danielle Dino, West Sussex Vikki says: In a word, yes! You’re missing out a big chunk of training if you don’t do lateral work. Not o
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VET CARE: Alistair Love says…
Q Any advice for getting a hoof poultice to stay in place? Angela Martin, East Yorkshire Alistair says: The biggest mistake I see is not bandaging above the heels. If the stretchy adhesive bandage, such as Vetrap, is just around the heels and not ove
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EQUINE BEHAVIOUR: Abigail Allen says…
Q My 11-year-old Connemara has always been hard to catch, but it’s getting worse. I’ve tried everything, but now he just snatches the treat and runs off before I can put the headcollar on. Help! Holly Simmonds, Greater Manchester Abigail says: It’s n
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EQUINE BEHAVIOUR: Abigail Allen says…
Q Any tips for helping my part-Thoroughbred become braver? She spooks at everything in the yard when I bring her in — even if a bucket is out of place — and her behaviour on the ground makes me feel nervous about riding her. She’s spooky out on hacks
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Win
For a chance to get your hands on these goodies*, enter at yourhorse.co.uk/win/490 Absorbine is offering three lucky winners this fantastic fly control prize. Each bundle includes: Absorbine UltraShield Green — an all-natural body spray, which has a
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THE BIG TEST Riding tights
COMFORTABLE AND PRACTICAL legwear is essential whether you’re busy working on the yard or riding. Modern-day riding tights are now a popular alternative to traditional jodhpurs. They offer a lightweight alternative to breeches and they transfer seaml
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What’s New?
The Dominick Turnout Rug Lite (0g) is a good choice for those cooler showery days. It has a 600-denier outer with a soft cotton lining for comfort. Dominick Rugs feature an exclusive Liberty System which shapes the rug to the contours of your horse’s
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Plaiting Kit
RRP £11.40 FOR 250ML THECENTRELINE.CO.UK A water-based spray to help hold and set plaits in place. The Strong Hold Spray gives an extra shine to your horse’s mane keeping any stray hairs in place, without being sticky. It’s easy to brush out once you
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Spring Clothing
RRP £69.99 COLOURS Dark navy, sky blueSIZES XXS-XXLSHIRESEQUESTRIAN.COM A longer-length lightweight, waterproof jacket with concealed riding pleat that offers greater coverage without sacrificing freedom of movement in the saddle. Fully lined with br
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Next Month
➤ What makes the perfect hacking partner? ➤ Cameras for your riding hat ➤ Tips for having a go at Endurance GB ➤ Tried & tested high vis for horse & rider Get your new 2022 tracker card! ❋ Tina Cook’s tips for confident jumping on grass ❋ How horses
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TAKE FIVE WITH Felix Francis
Your father famously missed out on Grand National victory in 1956 when Devon Loch did the ‘splits’. What do you remember about that day? As you can imagine, it was a pretty sad day in the Francis household. At the end of the race, Peter Cazalet, the

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