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Hello and welcome to edition 5 of the Everything Horse UK Magazine! With Christmas behind us and the first month of the year passed, we are left wondering what the next few months have in store for us weather wise. With forecast channels talking of snow, torrential downpours and gale force winds; now more than ever we are focusing on keeping our horses as warm, safe and as sound as we can.

In this months edition of the Everything Horse UK Magazine Louise Napthine MSc is back with a fantastic article on Equine Housing. Louise goes over the different types of stabling for our horses and uses research from the Nottingham Trent University to back up her evidence. Eiddwen Fletcher continues her series and explains the importance of ligaments, Eiddwen uses some wonderful images to demonstrate her findings and to help us understand more.

Our biggest news story this month is focused on Ben Maher and his current Lawsuit with the Phillips, Fiona Kenyon keeps us up to date with the progress of the allegations and informs us on a little more of where the case currently stands.

Our Riding and Road Safety series also starts this month. We take a closer look into the Be Seen...Be Safe issue. Riding on

the roads at this time of year can worry many riders so we help offer top tips on what to wear to be seen.

This month we have teamed up with the horse hair jewellery specialist Gemosi to offer 2 lucky readers a chance to win one of two Gemosi Jewellery gift vouchers, turn to page 27 for more information.

Our regular news features from Daisy Jackson and Nicola Strong are also included and we welcome a new team member on board to cover the Showjumping section, Jennifer McAloon. Nicola has yet again been on the road this month as she interviewed Flora Harris, our front cover star! With her recent relocation Flora invites our readers in for a tour of her fantastic new yard and talks of her three Advanced horses, her dreams of the Europeans and competing at The RIO 2016 Olympic Games! We have 3 fantastic features included throughout; one for the loved up equestrian just in time for Valentines day. giving you an idea or two for the perfect gift! Our second feature is all about supplements, this is the first of a three part series, starting this months focusing on Breathing, Digestion and Performance. Last but by no means least we had a little fun with the Keep Warm and Carry On feature, we have tried to include a little something for everyone to help keep you warm this winter.

With a fresh British Eventing season upon us and spring not too far away next months edition will be packed full of even more exciting news, features and articles! Suzanne AshtonCompany Director, Everything Horse UK Ltd

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Everything Horse UK Ltd endeavors to bring the reader accu-rate and up to date information from the equestrian industry. We may or may not agree with the information provided in this magazine, however we do aim to make sure it is relevant at the time of publishing. Images are provided by the content writers and Everything Horse UK Ltd will not be held liable for the use of images if copyright authentication has not been accurately sourced. Responsibility for Copyright authentication is left solely with the contributor. Should you have a dispute please contact Everything Horse UK, we will then be able to give details for the writer responsible for the issue of the images. Everything Horse UK Ltd strongly recommend you consult a qualified veteri-nary practitioner should you have any doubts over your horses health.

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Hello and welcome to edition 5 of the Everything Horse UK Magazine! With Christmas behind us and the first month of the year passed, we are left wondering what the next few months have in store for us weather wise. With forecast channels talking of snow, torrential downpours and gale force winds; now more than ever we are focusing on keeping our horses as warm, safe and as sound as we can.

In this months edition of the Everything Horse UK Magazine Louise Napthine MSc is back with a fantastic article on Equine Housing. Louise goes over the different types of stabling for our horses and uses research from the Nottingham Trent University to back up her evidence. Eiddwen Fletcher continues her series and explains the importance of ligaments, Eiddwen uses some wonderful images to demonstrate her findings and to help us understand more.

Our biggest news story this month is focused on Ben Maher and his current Lawsuit with the Phillips, Fiona Kenyon keeps us up to date with the progress of the allegations and informs us on a little more of where the case currently stands.

Our Riding and Road Safety series also starts this month. We take a closer look into the Be Seen...Be Safe issue. Riding on

the roads at this time of year can worry many riders so we help offer top tips on what to wear to be seen.

This month we have teamed up with the horse hair jewellery specialist Gemosi to offer 2 lucky readers a chance to win one of two Gemosi Jewellery gift vouchers, turn to page 27 for more information.

Our regular news features from Daisy Jackson and Nicola Strong are also included and we welcome a new team member on board to cover the Showjumping section, Jennifer McAloon. Nicola has yet again been on the road this month as she interviewed Flora Harris, our front cover star! With her recent relocation Flora invites our readers in for a tour of her fantastic new yard and talks of her three Advanced horses, her dreams of the Europeans and competing at The RIO 2016 Olympic Games! We have 3 fantastic features included throughout; one for the loved up equestrian just in time for Valentines day. giving you an idea or two for the perfect gift! Our second feature is all about supplements, this is the first of a three part series, starting this months focusing on Breathing, Digestion and Performance. Last but by no means least we had a little fun with the Keep Warm and Carry On feature, we have tried to include a little something for everyone to help keep you warm this winter.

With a fresh British Eventing season upon us and spring not too far away next months edition will be packed full of even more exciting news, features and articles! Suzanne AshtonCompany Director, Everything Horse UK Ltd

Contact Information

General Enquiriescontact@everythinghorseuk.co.uk

Editoreditor@everythinghorseuk.co.uk

Sales Laura Gibbonslaura_advertising@everythinghorseuk.co.ukFiona Kenyoniona_advertising@everythinghorseuk.co.uk

PhotographyMike Bain 5star-elite@btconnect.com

Disclaimer

Everything Horse UK Ltd endeavors to bring the reader accu-rate and up to date information from the equestrian industry. We may or may not agree with the information provided in this magazine, however we do aim to make sure it is relevant at the time of publishing. Images are provided by the content writers and Everything Horse UK Ltd will not be held liable for the use of images if copyright authentication has not been accurately sourced. Responsibility for Copyright authentication is left solely with the contributor. Should you have a dispute please contact Everything Horse UK, we will then be able to give details for the writer responsible for the issue of the images. Everything Horse UK Ltd strongly recommend you consult a qualified veteri-nary practitioner should you have any doubts over your horses health.

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Contents REGULARS6. Ben Maher responds to Secret Profits Lawsuit8. British Dressage Update - Daisy Jackson11. British Eventing Update - Nicola Strong16. Jennifer McAloon - British Showjumping Update18. Other Industry news including SEIB Search for a Star dates and the Race Horse to Riding Horse series information

ARTICLES30. Equine Housing - Louise Napthine MScA closer looking into different methods of stabling horses

32. Stretching for Horses - Barbara DreyerFirst in a four part series of stretching exercises for horses

34. The Highway Code...Be Seen...Be Safe!A closer look into how to be seen on the roads, first part in a four part series

36. Float Loading- Mark LangleyMark talks more on techniques for loading horses safely onto trailers

42. The Horse from the Inside - Eiddwen FletcherThis months focus: Ligaments

SPECIAL FEATURES12. A Day in the Lift of Flora Harris Nicola strong is invited to Floras new yard

22. A Chat with Natasha Baker Natasha Baker answers questions on her ethos, thoughts and wishes

24. Love is in the air; Valentines Gift Ideas Ideas on what to buy your loved one for Valentines day

44. Are you Supplement Savy? First part in a three part series of looking at supplements, Februarys focus Breathing, Digestion and performance.

48. Keep Warm and Carry On this winter The Everything Horse UK guide to looking HOT this winter

47. Keeping your Horse Happy with Verdo BeddingHealthy, Happy and Stable

FREEDOM TO JUMP FOR JOY!With the recent media focus on how your choice of girth can possibly affect performance under saddle, Childric Saddles UK have introduced a number of jump girths which embrace their saddle design philosophy that freedom of movement

and comfort should never be compromised in the quest for style.

The Childric Saddles Jump Girth Collection offers four different styles, which all feature triple thick elasticated ends for excellent saddle stability and an ergonomically cut to ensure even distribution of pressure.

The shape of the girths allows for the girth to sit in the correct position, without catching the horse around the sensitive area behind the elbow and eliminating the possibility of trapping the muscles.

All four girths can be adjusted in width for a bespoke fit if required.

Sizes: 45cm 85cmPrices start at 200.00

Colours: Irish, Black and Master Image shows: Childric Short Anatomical Girth

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The Childric Short Anatomical Girth

Natasha Baker

Equine Housing

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Contents REGULARS6. Ben Maher responds to Secret Profits Lawsuit8. British Dressage Update - Daisy Jackson11. British Eventing Update - Nicola Strong16. Jennifer McAloon - British Showjumping Update18. Other Industry news including SEIB Search for a Star dates and the Race Horse to Riding Horse series information

ARTICLES30. Equine Housing - Louise Napthine MScA closer looking into different methods of stabling horses

32. Stretching for Horses - Barbara DreyerFirst in a four part series of stretching exercises for horses

34. The Highway Code...Be Seen...Be Safe!A closer look into how to be seen on the roads, first part in a four part series

36. Float Loading- Mark LangleyMark talks more on techniques for loading horses safely onto trailers

42. The Horse from the Inside - Eiddwen FletcherThis months focus: Ligaments

SPECIAL FEATURES12. A Day in the Lift of Flora Harris Nicola strong is invited to Floras new yard

22. A Chat with Natasha Baker Natasha Baker answers questions on her ethos, thoughts and wishes

24. Love is in the air; Valentines Gift Ideas Ideas on what to buy your loved one for Valentines day

44. Are you Supplement Savy? First part in a three part series of looking at supplements, Februarys focus Breathing, Digestion and performance.

48. Keep Warm and Carry On this winter The Everything Horse UK guide to looking HOT this winter

47. Keeping your Horse Happy with Verdo BeddingHealthy, Happy and Stable

FREEDOM TO JUMP FOR JOY!With the recent media focus on how your choice of girth can possibly affect performance under saddle, Childric Saddles UK have introduced a number of jump girths which embrace their saddle design philosophy that freedom of movement

and comfort should never be compromised in the quest for style.

The Childric Saddles Jump Girth Collection offers four different styles, which all feature triple thick elasticated ends for excellent saddle stability and an ergonomically cut to ensure even distribution of pressure.

The shape of the girths allows for the girth to sit in the correct position, without catching the horse around the sensitive area behind the elbow and eliminating the possibility of trapping the muscles.

All four girths can be adjusted in width for a bespoke fit if required.

Sizes: 45cm 85cmPrices start at 200.00

Colours: Irish, Black and Master Image shows: Childric Short Anatomical Girth

www.childericsaddles.co.uk

Childric UKwww.childericsaddles.co.uk

The Childric Short Anatomical Girth

Natasha Baker

Equine Housing

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London Olympic show jumping Champion Ben Maher has responded to a lawsuit from his long term backers Mike and Emma Phillips alleging that he made Secret Profits of 700,000 from sales of their horses during an eight year relationship. In a second lawsuit the Phillipses are seeking the sale of Mahers Olympic winning horse Tripple X for which say they paid 250,000 for a share in 2009 , the horse is now worth potentially millions.

Maher served as a blood stock agent for Quainton Stud, run by the Phillipses , on multiple occasions. He is accused of making Secret Profits deals by providing them with false information regarding prices paid for the horses.

The battle over sale prices began when Vigolo was sold back to his original owners for less than the price paid. This aroused the Phillipses suspicions and they began investigating other transactions.Maher is accused of Secret Profits in six sales. Tackeray was sold to an American buyer for $850,000 , rather than the $500,000 the Phillipses say they were told. They say that an invoice for third party commission is a sham.

Amounts alleged as Secret Profits from other transactions are Quainton Quinford 10,000, Avanti 50,000, Vigolo 150,000,Robin Hood 80,000, Wonderboy 222496. Totalling about

Ben Maher responds to Secret Profits Lawsuitwritten by Fiona Kenyon

700,000.

Tackeray was purchased by the Bruheim familys Nordic Lights Farm in March. In a Horse and Hound report on the sale Emma Phillips was quoted as saying she was unaware who brought Tackeray at the time of the transaction It was done with agents and trainers, so we dont know who has brought him and probably wont until they bring him out

In papers, filed with the High Court in London, Mahers defence and counter-claim alleges that the Phillipses owe him for extensive services during their association which started in 2005. He seeks a legal declaration that he is due 10% of all stud fees and 10% on sales of horses he has competed.Maher agrees that Tripple X should be sold ,but disputes the Phillipses statement of a personal share, claiming the stallion is part owned by the Quainton Stud syndicate.

Mahers defence papers also say that no evidence of false invoicing has been produced.

The Court papers filed reveal the split goes back to early 2013, with the formal business partnership being dissolved in early august. Mike Phillips also tried to obtain an injunction to prevent Tripple X from competing at Hickstead CSIO. The complexities of global

horse dealing have come under scrutiny , with Maher saying that he and the Phillipses jointly acquired Wonderboy for 400,000, he says he paid for his share with four horses belonging to his father. Wonderboy was sold in May 2010 for 950,000, with Irish Olympic Rider Billy Twomey receiving 80,000 as broker. Mahers defence claim that the Phillipses then split the 810,000 equally, and that Mike Phillips told him to keep 200,000 as part payment of Quainton Studs share in Tripple X. Maher claims he is still owed 37,000.

Maher who was the world no 1 until he was overtaken by Brash in early December, now spends part of the year in Wellington Florida, with American backer Jane Clark. Maher rode Clarks horse Cella to team gold and individual silver at the European Championships, and victory in the New London Global Championships Tour in 2013.

Maher says he keeps faith by continuing to compete despite the ongoing court battle.

Emma Phillips said Its a very sad end to a highly successful partnership.it is now in the hands of the court.

The case is expected to continue for some time and then to be settled out of court.

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London Olympic show jumping Champion Ben Maher has responded to a lawsuit from his long term backers Mike and Emma Phillips alleging that he made Secret Profits of 700,000 from sales of their horses during an eight year relationship. In a second lawsuit the Phillipses are seeking the sale of Mahers Olympic winning horse Tripple X for which say they paid 250,000 for a share in 2009 , the horse is now worth potentially millions.

Maher served as a blood stock agent for Quainton Stud, run by the Phillipses , on multiple occasions. He is accused of making Secret Profits deals by providing them with false information regarding prices paid for the horses.

The battle over sale prices began when Vigolo was sold back to his original owners for less than the price paid. This aroused the Phillipses suspicions and they began investigating other transactions.Maher is accused of Secret Profits in six sales. Tackeray was sold to an American buyer for $850,000 , rather than the $500,000 the Phillipses say they were told. They say that an invoice for third party commission is a sham.

Amounts alleged as Secret Profits from other transactions are Quainton Quinford 10,000, Avanti 50,000, Vigolo 150,000,Robin Hood 80,000, Wonderboy 222496. Totalling about

Ben Maher responds to Secret Profits Lawsuitwritten by Fiona Kenyon

700,000.

Tackeray was purchased by the Bruheim familys Nordic Lights Farm in March. In a Horse and Hound report on the sale Emma Phillips was quoted as saying she was unaware who brought Tackeray at the time of the transaction It was done with agents and trainers, so we dont know who has brought him and probably wont until they bring him out

In papers, filed with the High Court in London, Mahers defence and counter-claim alleges that the Phillipses owe him for extensive services during their association which started in 2005. He seeks a legal declaration that he is due 10% of all stud fees and 10% on sales of horses he has competed.Maher agrees that Tripple X should be sold ,but disputes the Phillipses statement of a personal share, claiming the stallion is part owned by the Quainton Stud syndicate.

Mahers defence papers also say that no evidence of false invoicing has been produced.

The Court papers filed reveal the split goes back to early 2013, with the formal business partnership being dissolved in early august. Mike Phillips also tried to obtain an injunction to prevent Tripple X from competing at Hickstead CSIO. The complexities of global

horse dealing have come under scrutiny , with Maher saying that he and the Phillipses jointly acquired Wonderboy for 400,000, he says he paid for his share with four horses belonging to his father. Wonderboy was sold in May 2010 for 950,000, with Irish Olympic Rider Billy Twomey receiving 80,000 as broker. Mahers defence claim that the Phillipses then split the 810,000 equally, and that Mike Phillips told him to keep 200,000 as part payment of Quainton Studs share in Tripple X. Maher claims he is still owed 37,000.

Maher who was the world no 1 until he was overtaken by Brash in early December, now spends part of the year in Wellington Florida, with American backer Jane Clark. Maher rode Clarks horse Cella to team gold and individual silver at the European Championships, and victory in the New London Global Championships Tour in 2013.

Maher says he keeps faith by continuing to compete despite the ongoing court battle.

Emma Phillips said Its a very sad end to a highly successful partnership.it is now in the hands of the court.

The case is expected to continue for some time and then to be settled out of court.

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2013 ended with an exciting finish at Olympias World Cup qualifier and 2014 began with a brilliant start opening with the showcasing of British stallions at the British Bred Sports Horse and Pony Stallion Event.

At Olympia Charlotte Dujardin broke yet another world record with Valegro scoring a massive 93.97% in the Freestyle - what a fantastic role model for British dressage riders. All of those that were lucky enough to get to Olympia were treated to a breath-taking performance as once again Charlotte and Valegro surpassed themselves and all who have gone before them. The duo gained an artistic score of 91.350% and a technical score of 96.600% including a whopping percentage of 99.000% given to them by the French judge. Also scoring highly for Great Britain was Michael Eilberg on Half Moon Delphi coming 4th with 78.70%. Lara Griffith, Laura Ts protge scored 74.45% on Lauras Andretti H, Carl Hester took 11th on Gemma Appletons Fine Time 13 and Emile Faurie came 15 with Topolino ll. In the Grand Prix Charlotte took the top spot scoring 84.85%. Michael was 5th with 74.10%, Carl came 10th with 69.89%, Lara 12th with 69.48% and Emile 15th with 67.87%. All in all a brilliant show and great representation of British Dressage!

Although not strictly dressage, I wanted to touch upon the Stallion Event held in Hartpury on the 4th January. I am a great supporter of British breeding having 3 British bred horses myself. I was keen to find out which dressage stallions are available and how we are doing as breeders on the whole. So here is a quick rundown of some of the most impressive stallions.Larkshill Debonair showed a super canter in particular and he had only just returned from Germany from passing his 30 day stallion performance test. He was shown under his new rider Leah Beckett who had only sat on him 5 times beforehand so they did really well.

Kingswood Durable is impressive both in stature and paces. He possesses massive movement and stands at a huge 18hh but luckily is a gentle giant in the stable. Of course he has already proved himself under saddle by winning the shearwater 4 year old championships and I think his foals will be exciting. Although he had such huge scope he looked a little tired on the day as he is only young and still growing so perhaps didnt show as well as some of the other stallions.

GF Deville and GF Dusatoir were both very good. Dusatoir is still young and as he matures will strengthen to show even more movement. Keystone Diaggio also showed well, he is a lovely type with very good paces, another one to watch as I am sure we will see a lot of him in competition.

Of the woodlander boys, all were impressive but the two that stood out were, the pony stallion Wales who is just super and Wild Child. Wales ticks all the boxes on looks, conformation and movement, a real step forward for sports pony breeding. Wild child was shown on the lunge and is of beautiful type with long legs and is showing some good paces. I cannot wait to see him as he matures further.

Moorlands bodyguard will be popular I am sure.

British Dressage News written by Daisy Jackson

Above Larkshill Debonair

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He is by Gribaldi and was drop dead gorgeous and performed well. Platinum Honeys Hope the pony stallion behaved brilliantly for his first time out under saddle. His walk and canter are super and his temperament looks to have the excellent qualities you would look for in a pony.

The last to come in was Woodcraft Garuda K and heshowed himself really well, he is a stunning stallion and is such a good choice for so many British mares as he is a Trakehner so helps to refine and modernise.

Back to conventional dressage and two young riders really stood out for me this month. Erin Williams whose new ride is her mothers horse, Waverly. Erin is a 16 year old junior rider that has competed internationally at the European Championships for the pony team on several occasions and is now in a very strong position for Juniors. I caught up with Erin to find out more about her plans for this year.After being part of the GB Pony Team for 4 years, I am now 16, too old for ponies and officially a Junior dressage rider! Following my last Pony European Championships in Italy in July I sold my lovely palomino pony Dynasty to Austria to concentrate on working towards a place on the GB Junior Team. Recently I have taken over the ride on my Mums horse Waverly (we call her Lola) to run alongside my more experienced mare Fleurie and my young stallion Billionaire.

Lola is rising 11 but is very green at competing as she was previously a brood mare in Holland. She is by Gribaldi and has had several foals, both naturally and by embryo transfer before starting her new job as a dressage superstar! Over the last couple of years she has really matured in her training and I have begun to compete her at Advanced Medium/Junior level. She is a big mare, at over 17 hands, but is a gentle giant and is not strong or spooky. We have done a few Advanced Medium classes and she qualified for the Winter Regionals in just a couple of outings. Last week we did an Advanced Medium Freestyle at Askham Bryan College using borrowed music and floor

plan from Fleurie. I was really happy with the test and we scored really well to win the class with 73.88% which qualified us for the 2015 Freestyle Championships!

Next weekend Lola and I are off to the High Profile Show at Addington to have a run through of the Junior Team test. If we get a good score at Addington I am hoping that I will be able to take her to an international competition later in the year. It will all a bit of a juggling act though as I have my GCSE exams in May and June!

Above: Erin Williams and her new ride Waverly

Lucy and Sheepcote Don Calisto. Image kind permission from Image Point Photography

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2013 ended with an exciting finish at Olympias World Cup qualifier and 2014 began with a brilliant start opening with the showcasing of British stallions at the British Bred Sports Horse and Pony Stallion Event.

At Olympia Charlotte Dujardin broke yet another world record with Valegro scoring a massive 93.97% in the Freestyle - what a fantastic role model for British dressage riders. All of those that were lucky enough to get to Olympia were treated to a breath-taking performance as once again Charlotte and Valegro surpassed themselves and all who have gone before them. The duo gained an artistic score of 91.350% and a technical score of 96.600% including a whopping percentage of 99.000% given to them by the French judge. Also scoring highly for Great Britain was Michael Eilberg on Half Moon Delphi coming 4th with 78.70%. Lara Griffith, Laura Ts protge scored 74.45% on Lauras Andretti H, Carl Hester took 11th on Gemma Appletons Fine Time 13 and Emile Faurie came 15 with Topolino ll. In the Grand Prix Charlotte took the top spot scoring 84.85%. Michael was 5th with 74.10%, Carl came 10th with 69.89%, Lara 12th with 69.48% and Emile 15th with 67.87%. All in all a brilliant show and great representation of British Dressage!

Although not strictly dressage, I wanted to touch upon the Stallion Event held in Hartpury on the 4th January. I am a great supporter of British breeding having 3 British bred horses myself. I was keen to find out which dressage stallions are available and how we are doing as breeders on the whole. So here is a quick rundown of some of the most impressive stallions.Larkshill Debonair showed a super canter in particular and he had only just returned from Germany from passing his 30 day stallion performance test. He was shown under his new rider Leah Beckett who had only sat on him 5 times beforehand so they did really well.

Kingswood Durable is impressive both in stature and paces. He possesses massive movement and stands at a huge 18hh but luckily is a gentle giant in the stable. Of course he has already proved himself under saddle by winning the shearwater 4 year old championships and I think his foals will be exciting. Although he had such huge scope he looked a little tired on the day as he is only young and still growing so perhaps didnt show as well as some of the other stallions.

GF Deville and GF Dusatoir were both very good. Dusatoir is still young and as he matures will strengthen to show even more movement. Keystone Diaggio also showed well, he is a lovely type with very good paces, another one to watch as I am sure we will see a lot of him in competition.

Of the woodlander boys, all were impressive but the two that stood out were, the pony stallion Wales who is just super and Wild Child. Wales ticks all the boxes on looks, conformation and movement, a real step forward for sports pony breeding. Wild child was shown on the lunge and is of beautiful type with long legs and is showing some good paces. I cannot wait to see him as he matures further.

Moorlands bodyguard will be popular I am sure.

British Dressage News written by Daisy Jackson

Above Larkshill Debonair

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He is by Gribaldi and was drop dead gorgeous and performed well. Platinum Honeys Hope the pony stallion behaved brilliantly for his first time out under saddle. His walk and canter are super and his temperament looks to have the excellent qualities you would look for in a pony.

The last to come in was Woodcraft Garuda K and heshowed himself really well, he is a stunning stallion and is such a good choice for so many British mares as he is a Trakehner so helps to refine and modernise.

Back to conventional dressage and two young riders really stood out for me this month. Erin Williams whose new ride is her mothers horse, Waverly. Erin is a 16 year old junior rider that has competed internationally at the European Championships for the pony team on several occasions and is now in a very strong position for Juniors. I caught up with Erin to find out more about her plans for this year.After being part of the GB Pony Team for 4 years, I am now 16, too old for ponies and officially a Junior dressage rider! Following my last Pony European Championships in Italy in July I sold my lovely palomino pony Dynasty to Austria to concentrate on working towards a place on the GB Junior Team. Recently I have taken over the ride on my Mums horse Waverly (we call her Lola) to run alongside my more experienced mare Fleurie and my young stallion Billionaire.

Lola is rising 11 but is very green at competing as she was previously a brood mare in Holland. She is by Gribaldi and has had several foals, both naturally and by embryo transfer before starting her new job as a dressage superstar! Over the last couple of years she has really matured in her training and I have begun to compete her at Advanced Medium/Junior level. She is a big mare, at over 17 hands, but is a gentle giant and is not strong or spooky. We have done a few Advanced Medium classes and she qualified for the Winter Regionals in just a couple of outings. Last week we did an Advanced Medium Freestyle at Askham Bryan College using borrowed music and floor

plan from Fleurie. I was really happy with the test and we scored really well to win the class with 73.88% which qualified us for the 2015 Freestyle Championships!

Next weekend Lola and I are off to the High Profile Show at Addington to have a run through of the Junior Team test. If we get a good score at Addington I am hoping that I will be able to take her to an international competition later in the year. It will all a bit of a juggling act though as I have my GCSE exams in May and June!

Above: Erin Williams and her new ride Waverly

Lucy and Sheepcote Don Calisto. Image kind permission from Image Point Photography

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Lucy Pincus , the other young rider doing brilliantly this month has been out winning with Sheepcote Don Calisto by Don Schufro. The pair won both the qualifiers at Elementary and Medium at Hartpury giving them a great beginning to 2014 and a head start in summer qualification. 17 year old Lucy is currently studying at college doing a business diploma but is still very focused on her plans with Don Calisto who is rising 8 and working towards PSG. Lucy explains that her plans are to do the Regional Championships at Medium and Advanced medium and is hoping to qualify for the nationals. Lucy also revealed she would like to give Juniors a go at Premier Leagues. So we can look forwards to both Erin and Lucy out contesting juniors this year!

In my world..I have had a quiet month getting ready for a warm up competition at Addington in preparation for the Regional Championships. I am quite nervous as it will be Tangos first regionals and I am not sure how he will cope with the busy atmosphere. Tango can get strong and take over when he is stressed so I am just keeping my fingers crossed that I can keep him calm and focussed!

We have had some really good training sessions this month. Tango is getting stronger and we did our first set of 4 tempi changes which I was over the moon with. It is so nice to feel the improvement and sometimes I have to remind myself how far we have come. I was 14 when we first bought Tango as a strapping 4 year old and we have been through a lot together. I cant wait for the day we can go out at the higher levels and show that all the training has paid off.

Have a great month and if you would like to catch up with me on Facebook search Daisy Jackson Dressage to see what I have been up to.

Daisy and Furst Larkshill, stable name Tango Photography kind permission from Sarah Harvey

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Badminton Horse Trials prize money increased to 80,000 for the 2014 competition, up from 65,000 in 2013, with prizemoney increases also reflected in the lower placings.

Paul Tapner, 2010 winner, welcomed the news saying; Thanks and congrats to Hugh Thomas (director and course designer), Badminton Horse Trials and Mitsubishi Motors (sponsors) on this increase in prizemoney. It will obviously only benefit Badminton prize-winners in the short-term, but it clearly demonstrates that event organisers, BE, FEI and sponsors are starting to be on the same wavelength as the riders regarding prizemoney, which can only be good for eventing in the long term.

2007 winner Lucinda Fredericks said; This is fantastic news for the sport and most importantly for owners who put the money into this wonderful equestrian sport.

Everyone knows the prizemoney in eventing is very low and its tough for the riders to keep their owners. This will be a great incentive to attract more owners and sponsors to the sport. Lets hope other events do follow in 2014.

Elsewhere...Inishmor wins 2013 SEIB and ROR Elite Performance Award for Eventing on 11 January . The former racehorse, owned by Ian Murray, started his eventing career with Paul Tapner in 2012, and in just two seasons has progressed quickly with successful outings at Intermediate and two-star.

The stunning grey has an impressive eventing record with three wins already, and no less than 15 top ten placings. Inishmor looks every bit worthy of the award and will be one to watch in 2014.

Zara Phillips has given birth to a baby girl on 17 January at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital. The baby weighed 7lb 12oz, Mike Tindall, Zaras husband was present at the birth. The sporting pair decided against a Royal title and named their first child Mia Grace Tindall, Italian for wished for child.

British Eventing News written by Nicola Strong

Above: One of the fences at last years Badminton Horse Trials

Above: Last years course designer, Kevin Bywater was responsible for raising the height of the fences to the highest seen yet at Badminton Horse Trials.

Left: Zara on board during the 2013 British Eventing Season Image Credit Mike Bain

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Lucy Pincus , the other young rider doing brilliantly this month has been out winning with Sheepcote Don Calisto by Don Schufro. The pair won both the qualifiers at Elementary and Medium at Hartpury giving them a great beginning to 2014 and a head start in summer qualification. 17 year old Lucy is currently studying at college doing a business diploma but is still very focused on her plans with Don Calisto who is rising 8 and working towards PSG. Lucy explains that her plans are to do the Regional Championships at Medium and Advanced medium and is hoping to qualify for the nationals. Lucy also revealed she would like to give Juniors a go at Premier Leagues. So we can look forwards to both Erin and Lucy out contesting juniors this year!

In my world..I have had a quiet month getting ready for a warm up competition at Addington in preparation for the Regional Championships. I am quite nervous as it will be Tangos first regionals and I am not sure how he will cope with the busy atmosphere. Tango can get strong and take over when he is stressed so I am just keeping my fingers crossed that I can keep him calm and focussed!

We have had some really good training sessions this month. Tango is getting stronger and we did our first set of 4 tempi changes which I was over the moon with. It is so nice to feel the improvement and sometimes I have to remind myself how far we have come. I was 14 when we first bought Tango as a strapping 4 year old and we have been through a lot together. I cant wait for the day we can go out at the higher levels and show that all the training has paid off.

Have a great month and if you would like to catch up with me on Facebook search Daisy Jackson Dressage to see what I have been up to.

Daisy and Furst Larkshill, stable name Tango Photography kind permission from Sarah Harvey

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issue!Issue 5 February 2014 Everything Horse UK Magazine 11

Badminton Horse Trials prize money increased to 80,000 for the 2014 competition, up from 65,000 in 2013, with prizemoney increases also reflected in the lower placings.

Paul Tapner, 2010 winner, welcomed the news saying; Thanks and congrats to Hugh Thomas (director and course designer), Badminton Horse Trials and Mitsubishi Motors (sponsors) on this increase in prizemoney. It will obviously only benefit Badminton prize-winners in the short-term, but it clearly demonstrates that event organisers, BE, FEI and sponsors are starting to be on the same wavelength as the riders regarding prizemoney, which can only be good for eventing in the long term.

2007 winner Lucinda Fredericks said; This is fantastic news for the sport and most importantly for owners who put the money into this wonderful equestrian sport.

Everyone knows the prizemoney in eventing is very low and its tough for the riders to keep their owners. This will be a great incentive to attract more owners and sponsors to the sport. Lets hope other events do follow in 2014.

Elsewhere...Inishmor wins 2013 SEIB and ROR Elite Performance Award for Eventing on 11 January . The former racehorse, owned by Ian Murray, started his eventing career with Paul Tapner in 2012, and in just two seasons has progressed quickly with successful outings at Intermediate and two-star.

The stunning grey has an impressive eventing record with three wins already, and no less than 15 top ten placings. Inishmor looks every bit worthy of the award and will be one to watch in 2014.

Zara Phillips has given birth to a baby girl on 17 January at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital. The baby weighed 7lb 12oz, Mike Tindall, Zaras husband was present at the birth. The sporting pair decided against a Royal title and named their first child Mia Grace Tindall, Italian for wished for child.

British Eventing News written by Nicola Strong

Above: One of the fences at last years Badminton Horse Trials

Above: Last years course designer, Kevin Bywater was responsible for raising the height of the fences to the highest seen yet at Badminton Horse Trials.

Left: Zara on board during the 2013 British Eventing Season Image Credit Mike Bain

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Flora Harris believes she has the best string of horses shes ever had. Flora has been eventing for the past eight years, and in 2011 made her Badminton debut with Law Choice a horse with whom she rose up through the ranks, and retired the same season.

Losing a top horse through retirement can be devastating for a rider making a name for them self, but Floras work of past years has come to fruition now with the emergence of her younger horses.

For an eventer to ensure longevity within the sport, they need to consistently produce horses to top level, and keep their younger replacements coming through the ranks behind them.

Last year Flora achieved her highest UK ranking to

date moving up to 23rd, thanks in no small part to the aptly named Amazing VIII who won at Barbury CIC two-star and placed in the top ten at Blenheim CIC three-star. Flora currently has three horses set to compete at three-star this season all of whom are self-produced. So whats the secret to her success? Heres an insight into her daily life...

Schedules

On an average working day Id get to the yard for 7am, and then aim to be on the first horse for 7.30. I would generally ride two or three before wed have a break for coffee, although I dont usually stop for lunch but work on through. In a normal day Ill ride seven-nine times in a day, and in the afternoon Ill usually go for a run and do some admin work or teaching too.

British Eventing News written by Nicola Strong

A Day in the Life of Flora Harris Flora Harris

Flora and Bayano

Flora and Maisie (Amazing VIII)

The stable yard

For the horses, theyll be fed when we get to the yard at 7am, and then be turned out for either the morning of afternoon, and worked the other end of the day. They have lunch at 1pm, and the last feed at 5.30pm when we leave, and they always have a proper groom before bed.

Below are an example of what Flora might do with her horses in a standard working week but she explains its difficult to be too specific; I always tailor the work to suit the individual horse so one horses week might be quite different to another depending on what they need to work on.

Example winter schedule Day Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat Sun

Activity Day Off School (flatwork)School (flatwork) Jump

Hack (1hr) Jump Hack

Example summer schedule Day Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat Sun

Activity Day off Jump School (flatwork)School (flatwork) Jump

Hack / fast work Compete

I like to do the schooling on consecutive days if were working on a theme to help reinforce what were doing, and always have a plan of what I want to achieve. For jumping for instance, I have a lot of exercises in my toolbox that I can use depending on the horse, various grids to sharpen, and the closer to the season well work on things like adjustability.

My hacks are usually from 45 minutes to 1hr15, and they are always working through when hacking. Theyll do plenty of trotting up hills which is great for fitness, and we hack on all terrain from road work to bridleways and on grass.

They tend to have a holiday after the season is over so from say mid October to the end of November theyll live out and be completely roughed off, and just allow them to be horses again. Then they come in at the start of December and well just build them up gradually starting with light hacking work for about three weeks, and start to incorporate light schooling for 20 minutes at a time. Early February well build in the fast work. They always seem to come back really fresh and strong after their break.

Training and preparation

My one big tip would be to make sure youre always as prepared as you can possibly be, then you know

you are equipped to do your best on the day, and dont be distracted by what other people are doing.

I train with Andrew Fletcher on the flat, Fred Bergendorff for showjumping, and Ive also worked with Jon Pitts for about the past six years now. He helps with all aspects really business, fitness, preparation, skills etc. I see him about once a fortnight and he comes to competitions too. I used to get quite nervous, but I have some good techniques to help cope with that now.

I couldnt pick one discipline I enjoy most, I genuinely love them all! I suppose thats why Im an eventer. My love for dressage has definitely developed over the years as Ive understood more about the hows and whys, but also I think as Ive matured.

I do quite a bit of British Showjumping, and Ill do that throughout the season. I think it particularly helps with one horse as she is quite looky, so its good to give her an outing and keep her out and about competing between events. I do lots of unaffiliated dressage too, but not BD otherwise it gets quite expensive having lots of memberships.

Its hugely important to work on your own fitness too, and I run 3-4 times per week as well as doing core exercises. Most mistakes commonly happen in the last third across country when horses and riders

The indoor stable block

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Flora Harris believes she has the best string of horses shes ever had. Flora has been eventing for the past eight years, and in 2011 made her Badminton debut with Law Choice a horse with whom she rose up through the ranks, and retired the same season.

Losing a top horse through retirement can be devastating for a rider making a name for them self, but Floras work of past years has come to fruition now with the emergence of her younger horses.

For an eventer to ensure longevity within the sport, they need to consistently produce horses to top level, and keep their younger replacements coming through the ranks behind them.

Last year Flora achieved her highest UK ranking to

date moving up to 23rd, thanks in no small part to the aptly named Amazing VIII who won at Barbury CIC two-star and placed in the top ten at Blenheim CIC three-star. Flora currently has three horses set to compete at three-star this season all of whom are self-produced. So whats the secret to her success? Heres an insight into her daily life...

Schedules

On an average working day Id get to the yard for 7am, and then aim to be on the first horse for 7.30. I would generally ride two or three before wed have a break for coffee, although I dont usually stop for lunch but work on through. In a normal day Ill ride seven-nine times in a day, and in the afternoon Ill usually go for a run and do some admin work or teaching too.

British Eventing News written by Nicola Strong

A Day in the Life of Flora Harris Flora Harris

Flora and Bayano

Flora and Maisie (Amazing VIII)

The stable yard

For the horses, theyll be fed when we get to the yard at 7am, and then be turned out for either the morning of afternoon, and worked the other end of the day. They have lunch at 1pm, and the last feed at 5.30pm when we leave, and they always have a proper groom before bed.

Below are an example of what Flora might do with her horses in a standard working week but she explains its difficult to be too specific; I always tailor the work to suit the individual horse so one horses week might be quite different to another depending on what they need to work on.

Example winter schedule Day Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat Sun

Activity Day Off School (flatwork)School (flatwork) Jump

Hack (1hr) Jump Hack

Example summer schedule Day Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat Sun

Activity Day off Jump School (flatwork)School (flatwork) Jump

Hack / fast work Compete

I like to do the schooling on consecutive days if were working on a theme to help reinforce what were doing, and always have a plan of what I want to achieve. For jumping for instance, I have a lot of exercises in my toolbox that I can use depending on the horse, various grids to sharpen, and the closer to the season well work on things like adjustability.

My hacks are usually from 45 minutes to 1hr15, and they are always working through when hacking. Theyll do plenty of trotting up hills which is great for fitness, and we hack on all terrain from road work to bridleways and on grass.

They tend to have a holiday after the season is over so from say mid October to the end of November theyll live out and be completely roughed off, and just allow them to be horses again. Then they come in at the start of December and well just build them up gradually starting with light hacking work for about three weeks, and start to incorporate light schooling for 20 minutes at a time. Early February well build in the fast work. They always seem to come back really fresh and strong after their break.

Training and preparation

My one big tip would be to make sure youre always as prepared as you can possibly be, then you know

you are equipped to do your best on the day, and dont be distracted by what other people are doing.

I train with Andrew Fletcher on the flat, Fred Bergendorff for showjumping, and Ive also worked with Jon Pitts for about the past six years now. He helps with all aspects really business, fitness, preparation, skills etc. I see him about once a fortnight and he comes to competitions too. I used to get quite nervous, but I have some good techniques to help cope with that now.

I couldnt pick one discipline I enjoy most, I genuinely love them all! I suppose thats why Im an eventer. My love for dressage has definitely developed over the years as Ive understood more about the hows and whys, but also I think as Ive matured.

I do quite a bit of British Showjumping, and Ill do that throughout the season. I think it particularly helps with one horse as she is quite looky, so its good to give her an outing and keep her out and about competing between events. I do lots of unaffiliated dressage too, but not BD otherwise it gets quite expensive having lots of memberships.

Its hugely important to work on your own fitness too, and I run 3-4 times per week as well as doing core exercises. Most mistakes commonly happen in the last third across country when horses and riders

The indoor stable block

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get tired because their reactions become slower. I think sometimes people underestimate how hard riders actually work in the saddle.

Goals and aims

She goes on; I now have three Advanced horses, all of which Ive had since they were babies so its really exciting. My aim now would be to establish consistent results at three-star as well as looking to expand my string. Longer term, Ill be aiming towards Europeans and I know its a clich and everybody says it, but Id like to aim for Rio.

Floras three Advanced horses have been selected for the World Class Equine Pathway, a scheme which affords them top class training as potential world championship contenders. Asked if she has a stable star or a favourite, she states that she couldnt choose one.

I love them all they have such different personalities. My all time favourite though would have to be Bobs (Law Choice) who we sadly lost last year. I always said all my horses are equal, but Bobs is more equal than them all! We went through Juniors all the way up to Badminton together, so he was my one in a million horse. He was just so tough

really cheeky but a massive trier, and I felt he went beyond his level of talent because he just wanted to please. The right attitude in a horse is the single most important thing.

Flora has started the year with a big boost, moving into Membury Estate in Wiltshire. The base, set within 70 acres, boats a 30m x 70m indoor arena, covered horse walker, hydrotherapy spa, solarium and all weather turnout paddock, all a stones throw from the internal stables, tack room and heated kitchen.

The Facilities (following three images)

Flora riding Cesano H at Barbury

The base was previously occupied by Laura Collett, and whilst Flora insists she did not move to Membury to become estate owner Philip Walkers stable jockey, it does not go unnoticed that Colletts previous rides Allora 3 and Noble Bestman (competitive at three and four-star level respectively) would currently be without a rider. No doubt the addition of two horses of this calibre would be a welcome addition to Harris team of horses for the 2014 season, should the Walkers decide to give her the ride.

I now have three Advanced horses, all of which Ive had since they were babies so its really exciting. My aim now would be to establish consistent results at three-star as well as looking to expand my string. Longer term, Ill be aiming towards Europeans and I

know its a clich and everybody says it, but Id like to aim for Rio.

Floras top tips: Be as prepared as you can possibly and pay

attention to small details. This will allow you to perform the best you can on the day

Make sure youve ticked every box prior to competition, and do things like packing the lorry the night before

Do the simple things right; if you can do the basics well, everything else will follow. Dont be afraid to revisit the basics frequently

Make sure your own fitness is up to scratch

Select your major events first, and then build the rest of your season around it

Lauras Badminton debut with Law Choice in 2011

The base was previously occupied by Laura Collett, and whilst Flora insists she did not move to Membury to become estate owner Philip Walkers stable jockey, it does not go unnoticed that Colletts previous rides Allora 3 and Noble Bestman (competitive at three and four-star level respectively) would currently be without a rider. No doubt the addition of two horses of this calibre would be a welcome addition to Harris team of horses for the 2014 season, should the Walkers decide to give her the ride.

I now have three Advanced horses,

all of which Ive had since they were babies so

its really exciting. My aim now would

be to establish consistent results at three-star as

well as looking to expand my string. Longer term, Ill

be aiming towards Europeans and I know its a clich and everybody

says it, but Id like to aim for Rio.

Floras top tips: Be as prepared as you can possibly and pay

attention to small details. This will allow you to perform the best you can on the day

Make sure youve ticked every box prior to competition, and do things like packing the lorry the night before

Do the simple things right; if you can do the basics well, everything else will follow. Dont be afraid to revisit the basics frequently

Make sure your own fitness is up to scratch

Select your major events first, and then build the rest of your season around it

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get tired because their reactions become slower. I think sometimes people underestimate how hard riders actually work in the saddle.

Goals and aims

She goes on; I now have three Advanced horses, all of which Ive had since they were babies so its really exciting. My aim now would be to establish consistent results at three-star as well as looking to expand my string. Longer term, Ill be aiming towards Europeans and I know its a clich and everybody says it, but Id like to aim for Rio.

Floras three Advanced horses have been selected for the World Class Equine Pathway, a scheme which affords them top class training as potential world championship contenders. Asked if she has a stable star or a favourite, she states that she couldnt choose one.

I love them all they have such different personalities. My all time favourite though would have to be Bobs (Law Choice) who we sadly lost last year. I always said all my horses are equal, but Bobs is more equal than them all! We went through Juniors all the way up to Badminton together, so he was my one in a million horse. He was just so tough

really cheeky but a massive trier, and I felt he went beyond his level of talent because he just wanted to please. The right attitude in a horse is the single most important thing.

Flora has started the year with a big boost, moving into Membury Estate in Wiltshire. The base, set within 70 acres, boats a 30m x 70m indoor arena, covered horse walker, hydrotherapy spa, solarium and all weather turnout paddock, all a stones throw from the internal stables, tack room and heated kitchen.

The Facilities (following three images)

Flora riding Cesano H at Barbury

The base was previously occupied by Laura Collett, and whilst Flora insists she did not move to Membury to become estate owner Philip Walkers stable jockey, it does not go unnoticed that Colletts previous rides Allora 3 and Noble Bestman (competitive at three and four-star level respectively) would currently be without a rider. No doubt the addition of two horses of this calibre would be a welcome addition to Harris team of horses for the 2014 season, should the Walkers decide to give her the ride.

I now have three Advanced horses, all of which Ive had since they were babies so its really exciting. My aim now would be to establish consistent results at three-star as well as looking to expand my string. Longer term, Ill be aiming towards Europeans and I

know its a clich and everybody says it, but Id like to aim for Rio.

Floras top tips: Be as prepared as you can possibly and pay

attention to small details. This will allow you to perform the best you can on the day

Make sure youve ticked every box prior to competition, and do things like packing the lorry the night before

Do the simple things right; if you can do the basics well, everything else will follow. Dont be afraid to revisit the basics frequently

Make sure your own fitness is up to scratch

Select your major events first, and then build the rest of your season around it

Lauras Badminton debut with Law Choice in 2011

The base was previously occupied by Laura Collett, and whilst Flora insists she did not move to Membury to become estate owner Philip Walkers stable jockey, it does not go unnoticed that Colletts previous rides Allora 3 and Noble Bestman (competitive at three and four-star level respectively) would currently be without a rider. No doubt the addition of two horses of this calibre would be a welcome addition to Harris team of horses for the 2014 season, should the Walkers decide to give her the ride.

I now have three Advanced horses,

all of which Ive had since they were babies so

its really exciting. My aim now would

be to establish consistent results at three-star as

well as looking to expand my string. Longer term, Ill

be aiming towards Europeans and I know its a clich and everybody

says it, but Id like to aim for Rio.

Floras top tips: Be as prepared as you can possibly and pay

attention to small details. This will allow you to perform the best you can on the day

Make sure youve ticked every box prior to competition, and do things like packing the lorry the night before

Do the simple things right; if you can do the basics well, everything else will follow. Dont be afraid to revisit the basics frequently

Make sure your own fitness is up to scratch

Select your major events first, and then build the rest of your season around it

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It was a very good start to the year for British Show-jumpers with Scott Brash and Ben Maher taking the top spots in the FEI World Rankings. Scott ended the year in the top spot after winning the Longines Global Tour Championships with Hello Sanctos knocking Ben Maher down to second. . Back in September Ben Maher was the first British show-jumper in 20 years to secure the first place in the FEI World Rankings.

Scott Brash, 28, who finished 2nd in the Rolex Grand Prix in Geneva in December was also awarded the Olympic Athlete of the Year honour in Equestrianism from the British Olympic

Association. Other winners included athlete Mo Farah and Tennis champion Andrew Murray.

Ben Maher kicked of 2014 with his Grand Prix win at the FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival , Palm Beach, Florida. The event on the 12th January saw Ben win the 30,000 dollar prize aboard Kavanagh IV with an unbeatable time of 35.017 seconds. The 12 year old gelding is a relatively new ride for Ben and joined his yard in the autumn from Laura Renwicks yard. Ben currently tops the BS British rankings list in which Scott Brash is second and Nick Skelton third.

BS Update Written by Jennifer McAloon

BS Area Updates

East Midlands Arena UK Lincolnshire Arena UK hosted a 4 day New Years Bash accumulating with the 1.30 m Grand Prix. The 1000 first prize was won by young rider Jessica Hewitt on Zaronda II. Jessica was the first clear in the jump off and led from there to secure the title.

Unfortunately Arena UKS Senior Premier Show, which was due to run 16th - 19th January has been cancelled due to lack of entries. Their next show will be the BS Winter Novice 24th - 26th January before being closed for most of February due to construction works.

Northern South View, Cheshire The Fairfax Winter JA Classic Campaign kicked off at South View on 4th and 5th of January with the 148cm Pony Premier show. Across the two days there were 45 starters with 26 combinations on the Saturday and 19 competing for Sundays qualifier. The riders each day were competing for one of three places on offer for the Fairfax Winter JA Classic Championship which will be held in July at the British Masters 3* International Horse Show.

Saturday saw just 6 of the 26 make it through to the jump off which was won by 13 year old Jodie Hall McAteer of Hertfordshire on board the 16 year old mare Tixylix with a treble

clear. Second place went to the only other combination with a treble clear, Robert Murphy and Aroldo. The final qualifier place on Saturday was awarded to 14 year old Charlotte Ash from Tyne and Wear.

During Sundays class only 5 of the 19 competitors made it to the jump off with the top 3 places being awarded to those who went onto achieve a treble clear.

1st Emma Shingles - Lea du Genier2nd Alex Gill - Amman Valley Santino 3rd Abbie Bevan - Forthview Master

The next two qualifiers are due to be held at Hand Equestrian Centre, Avon on the 18th and 19th January

South East Bury Farm, Bucks Bury Farms first major show of 2014 was the BS Development Classic 11th - 12th January, in which riders were competing for qualification for the RIHS , Blue Chip Winter Championship and Olympias Young Rider. Both Michael Whitaker and Tim Stockdale were competing however the one to watch was young rider 14 year old Emily Ward. Emily won the Dodson and Horrell World U23 British Championship Class aboard Wild Rose II qualifying for Olympia 2014. The unstoppable pair then went on to win the Grand Prix Class on a time of 32.04 seconds, ahead of 19 year old Graham Gillespie and Zorland with 33.43. All in all a very successful start to the year for Emily.

In other news..Sir Shutterfly, the full brother to the legendary show jumper Shutterfly, has moved to the UK. He will stand at Fairlight Stud in North Somerset.

It has been confirmed that the German host Aachen will not host a fixture as part of the 2014 Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup this year. It is thought that this is the first time since the competition began in the 1920s that Aachen has not hosted. It has been replaced by Lummen in Belgium.

The British Breeders Awards Dinner 2014 took place on Saturday 11th January at The Grange City Hotel in London. The event which recognises breeders of British horses across all disciplines saw the Billy Studs show jumper Billy Congo presented with the British Equestrian Federation award for the highest placed British bred team GBR horse at the 2013 European Championships. The Billy Stud were further recognised with the British Showjumping Young Horse award in the 5 year old category with Billy Yen.

Dates for your Diary 2014Royal Windsor Horse Show - 14th - 18th May

British Show-jumping Derby Meeting Hickstead - 26th-29th June

Longines Royal International Horse Show - 29th July - 3rd August

Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games - 23rd August - 7th September

Arena UK Festival of Show jumping - 22nd - 28th September

Horse of the Year Show - 8th - 12th October

London International Horse Show Olympia - 15th - 21st December

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It was a very good start to the year for British Show-jumpers with Scott Brash and Ben Maher taking the top spots in the FEI World Rankings. Scott ended the year in the top spot after winning the Longines Global Tour Championships with Hello Sanctos knocking Ben Maher down to second. . Back in September Ben Maher was the first British show-jumper in 20 years to secure the first place in the FEI World Rankings.

Scott Brash, 28, who finished 2nd in the Rolex Grand Prix in Geneva in December was also awarded the Olympic Athlete of the Year honour in Equestrianism from the British Olympic

Association. Other winners included athlete Mo Farah and Tennis champion Andrew Murray.

Ben Maher kicked of 2014 with his Grand Prix win at the FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival , Palm Beach, Florida. The event on the 12th January saw Ben win the 30,000 dollar prize aboard Kavanagh IV with an unbeatable time of 35.017 seconds. The 12 year old gelding is a relatively new ride for Ben and joined his yard in the autumn from Laura Renwicks yard. Ben currently tops the BS British rankings list in which Scott Brash is second and Nick Skelton third.

BS Update Written by Jennifer McAloon

BS Area Updates

East Midlands Arena UK Lincolnshire Arena UK hosted a 4 day New Years Bash accumulating with the 1.30 m Grand Prix. The 1000 first prize was won by young rider Jessica Hewitt on Zaronda II. Jessica was the first clear in the jump off and led from there to secure the title.

Unfortunately Arena UKS Senior Premier Show, which was due to run 16th - 19th January has been cancelled due to lack of entries. Their next show will be the BS Winter Novice 24th - 26th January before being closed for most of February due to construction works.

Northern South View, Cheshire The Fairfax Winter JA Classic Campaign kicked off at South View on 4th and 5th of January with the 148cm Pony Premier show. Across the two days there were 45 starters with 26 combinations on the Saturday and 19 competing for Sundays qualifier. The riders each day were competing for one of three places on offer for the Fairfax Winter JA Classic Championship which will be held in July at the British Masters 3* International Horse Show.

Saturday saw just 6 of the 26 make it through to the jump off which was won by 13 year old Jodie Hall McAteer of Hertfordshire on board the 16 year old mare Tixylix with a treble

clear. Second place went to the only other combination with a treble clear, Robert Murphy and Aroldo. The final qualifier place on Saturday was awarded to 14 year old Charlotte Ash from Tyne and Wear.

During Sundays class only 5 of the 19 competitors made it to the jump off with the top 3 places being awarded to those who went onto achieve a treble clear.

1st Emma Shingles - Lea du Genier2nd Alex Gill - Amman Valley Santino 3rd Abbie Bevan - Forthview Master

The next two qualifiers are due to be held at Hand Equestrian Centre, Avon on the 18th and 19th January

South East Bury Farm, Bucks Bury Farms first major show of 2014 was the BS Development Classic 11th - 12th January, in which riders were competing for qualification for the RIHS , Blue Chip Winter Championship and Olympias Young Rider. Both Michael Whitaker and Tim Stockdale were competing however the one to watch was young rider 14 year old Emily Ward. Emily won the Dodson and Horrell World U23 British Championship Class aboard Wild Rose II qualifying for Olympia 2014. The unstoppable pair then went on to win the Grand Prix Class on a time of 32.04 seconds, ahead of 19 year old Graham Gillespie and Zorland with 33.43. All in all a very successful start to the year for Emily.

In other news..Sir Shutterfly, the full brother to the legendary show jumper Shutterfly, has moved to the UK. He will stand at Fairlight Stud in North Somerset.

It has been confirmed that the German host Aachen will not host a fixture as part of the 2014 Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup this year. It is thought that this is the first time since the competition began in the 1920s that Aachen has not hosted. It has been replaced by Lummen in Belgium.

The British Breeders Awards Dinner 2014 took place on Saturday 11th January at The Grange City Hotel in London. The event which recognises breeders of British horses across all disciplines saw the Billy Studs show jumper Billy Congo presented with the British Equestrian Federation award for the highest placed British bred team GBR horse at the 2013 European Championships. The Billy Stud were further recognised with the British Showjumping Young Horse award in the 5 year old category with Billy Yen.

Dates for your Diary 2014Royal Windsor Horse Show - 14th - 18th May

British Show-jumping Derby Meeting Hickstead - 26th-29th June

Longines Royal International Horse Show - 29th July - 3rd August

Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games - 23rd August - 7th September

Arena UK Festival of Show jumping - 22nd - 28th September

Horse of the Year Show - 8th - 12th October

London International Horse Show Olympia - 15th - 21st December

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Verdo Horse Bedding Sponsor National Competition Verdo Horse Bedding, the clever heat-treated wood pellet bedding product is proud to announce that they are to be the official title sponsor of British Riding Clubs Dressage to Music Championship 2014

The competition, which is open to all riding club members, continues to grow in numbers and BRC is delighted to welcome Verdo Horse Bedding on board, as Sarah Phillips BHS Director of Participation explains:

Its great to be able to welcome a new brand at this level and Verdo

were equally as enthusiastic in taking on the exciting opportunity of title sponsorship of this increasingly popular championship series

Alistair McGlynn, Sales Director of Verdo Horse Bedding agrees:

We are hugely excited to be involved with BRC at this level, as many of our customers are members or have worked their way up through the British Riding Club route to go on and become professional riders. The competition also couldnt have been more perfect, considering one of our sponsored riders is multiple Gold medallist Natasha Baker who broke a Paralympic record at her Paralympic debut in her Freestyle test

As part of the championship prize, winners will also be treated to a

day with Natasha at the riders Uxbridge yard and the opportunity to watch the talented equestrian in the saddle.

Verdo Horse Bedding Qualifiers will begin in April with the Championships taking place 4th 5th October at Bury Farm Equestrian Village in Buckinghamshire. For further information please see www.britishridingclubs.org.uk

Equestrian News with Everything Horse UKOscar Wins The Face of TopSpec 2014!Oscar, a six-year-old coloured gelding owned by Julie Hammond from Aberdeenshire has been chosen as The Face of TopSpec 2014 in a nationwide competition.

For Julie, a health and safety ad-visor, Oscar is a very special chap as a homebred project horse and one who could easily have not made it at birth.

Oscar had impaction colic at just 24-hours-old and Julie is very lucky to still have him...and this he knows!

Their prizes include 500 worth of TopSpec feed, a professional photo-shoot and framed print and a top of the range Horseware Turnout Rug.

Said Julie: Oscar knows that he is very handsome and very charming and he definitely wants the world to know it too. He didnt have the best start to life but he is now showing huge potential.

He is an exceptionally fussy eater who struggles to maintain weight being handsome is hard work you know!

Last year he went from looking poor in early spring to qualifying for several classes at the CHAPS Championships, winning local championships and qualifying for the British Dressage Area Festi-vals and British Dressage Winter Regionals and we owe this to TopSpec.

After some searching we have learned that a combination of TopSpec Comprehensive Feed Balancer and TopSpec Super Conditioning Flakes is just the right thing for him.

Hes a bit like Tigger, who wont eat acorns, honey or thistles, Oscar wont eat horse and pony nuts, hes very particular over chaff and doesnt like supple-ments... but he does love his TopSpec flakes!

Added Julie: I am delighted he has been chosen as The Face of TopSpec 2014 - and he proves how well TopSpec products can help improve a horses condition and performance.

Julie Hammond and Oscar.

One of the champions from 2013 Alys Matravers on Tiger Tim. Photo credit

Action Replay Photography

British Riding Clubs Winter Championship QualifiersWITH more than 20 events already held, competition is proving fierce at the EquestrianClearance.com British Riding Clubs Winter Championship qualifiers.

Held at Hartpury College, Gloucestershire on March 29/30, the event is one of the highlights in the British Riding Clubs calendar, drawing competitors from all over the country.

Over 150 senior show jumping teams, 70 junior show jumping teams, 211 senior dressage and 57 junior dressage teams have already taken part.

With 500 competitors making it through to the finals, qualifiers for the EquestrianClearance.com British Riding Clubs Winter Championships take place across all 23 Areas including Northern

Ireland.

Successful teams qualified include the East Yorkshire RC from Area 4, who has qualified two teams for the senior dressage Championships. Riders 2000 RC from Area 15 were also successful in qualifying two teams.

Said Riders 2000 RC team manager, Karen Saunders: We are over the moon to have two teams qualify for the Championships. The riders have worked extremely hard and we are hoping to continue our success on the day!

Joining these teams in the senior dressage championships is Cwmaman RC and East Clwyd RC. The Llandudno RC has qualified a team for the junior dressage championship.

Over in the show jumping arena Bath RC has a senior team qualified whilst Nantwich RC and Royal Wood RC have junior teams qualified.

Lorraine Meadowcroft of EquestrianClearance.com said: We are delighted with the support from the Riding Clubs up and down the country the qualifiers are proving very popular.

The British Riding Club Winter Championships supports grass roots riders wanting to develop their skills across team show jumping and dressage.

This is our second year of sponsorship with British Riding Clubs and we are very much looking forward to the final in March.

For full details of the British Riding Clubs Winter Championships including dates for Area qualifiers head to www.bhs.org.uk or visit www.equestrianclearance.com

Junior SJ winners Mount Mascal Riding Club

Great Reception for Parelli Demonstration at Easton College The Parelli East Anglian Professionals team presented an evening of education and inspiration at Easton College, Norfolk.

There was a great turnout with around 70 people braving the cold for the demonstration. Three-Star Parelli Professional Jody Ruysen led the presentation with fellow instructors Cath Langley, Anthony

Greenleaves and Jennifer Woods supporting her with their horses. Jody kicked things off with an explanation about the Parelli program and how to develop a relationship with your horse based on love, language and leadership. She then progressed through the Seven Games and on to riding. Anthony and Cath finished off the evening with a joint spotlight for some inspiration. All proceeds from the evening went to support the Animal Health Trust.

Image Left, Cath Langley joined Anthony Greenleaves and Jennifer Woods, the group was led by Jody Ruysen

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18 Everything Horse UK Magazine February 2014 Issue 5 Issue 5 February 2014 Everything Horse UK Magazine 19

Verdo Horse Bedding Sponsor National Competition Verdo Horse Bedding, the clever heat-treated wood pellet bedding product is proud to announce that they are to be the official title sponsor of British Riding Clubs Dressage to Music Championship 2014

The competition, which is open to all riding club members, continues to grow in numbers and BRC is delighted to welcome Verdo Horse Bedding on board, as Sarah Phillips BHS Director of Participation explains:

Its great to be able to welcome a new brand at this level and Verdo

were equally as enthusiastic in taking on the exciting opportunity of title sponsorship of this increasingly popular championship series

Alistair McGlynn, Sales Director of Verdo Horse Bedding agrees:

We are hugely excited to be involved with BRC at this level, as many of our customers are members or have worked their way up through the British Riding Club route to go on and become professional riders. The competition also couldnt have been more perfect, considering one of our sponsored riders is multiple Gold medallist Natasha Baker who broke a Paralympic record at her Paralympic debut in her Freestyle test

As part of the championship prize, winners will also be treated to a

day with Natasha at the riders Uxbridge yard and the opportunity to watch the talented equestrian in the saddle.

Verdo Horse Bedding Qualifiers will begin in April with the Championships taking place 4th 5th October at Bury Farm Equestrian Village in Buckinghamshire. For further information please see www.britishridingclubs.org.uk

Equestrian News with Everything Horse UKOscar Wins The Face of TopSpec 2014!Oscar, a six-year-old coloured gelding owned by Julie Hammond from Aberdeenshire has been chosen as The Face of TopSpec 2014 in a nationwide competition.

For Julie, a health and safety ad-visor, Oscar is a very special chap as a homebred project horse and one who could easily have not made it at birth.

Oscar had impaction colic at just 24-hours-old and Julie is very lucky to still have him...and this he knows!

Their prizes include 500 worth of TopSpec feed, a professional photo-shoot and framed print and a top of the range Horseware Turnout Rug.

Said Julie: Oscar knows that he is very handsome and very charming and he definitely wants the world to know it too. He didnt have the best start to life but he is now showing huge potential.

He is an exceptionally fussy eater who struggles to maintain weight being handsome is hard work you know!

Last year he went from looking poor in early spring to qualifying for several classes at the CHAPS Championships, winning local championships and qualifying for the British Dressage Area Festi-vals and British Dressage Winter Regionals and we owe this to TopSpec.

After some searching we have learned that a combination of TopSpec Comprehensive Feed Balancer and TopSpec Super Conditioning Flakes is just the right thing for him.

Hes a bit like Tigger, who wont eat acorns, honey or thistles, Oscar wont eat horse and pony nuts, hes very particular over chaff and doesnt like supple-ments... but he does love his TopSpec flakes!

Added Jul