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PAGE 04 ....................................Advice from Paula Broadhurst – When to PoulticePAGE 06 ....................................Quadrille – Top Tips from Rachael HollelyPAGE 09 ....................................Riding Holiday advice from Olwen Law of In The Saddle PAGE 11 ....................................An Irish Riding Experience – Castle Leslie tops the bill PAGE 12 ...................................Close up – A selection of your favourite horse pics PAGE 14 ....................................Last minute Christmas Shopping ideas PAGE 17 .........................................Rebecca Kingsley talks to Stuart Attwood about his latest innovation PAGE 18 ....................................NagMag steps back in time with a traditional dray deliveryPAGE 22 ....................................For Animals welcome you to their new home in Slinfold PAGE 24 ....................................Fashion – It’s party season for you and your family PAGE 26 ...................................Showtime – Forthcoming equestrian events in your areaPAGE 30 ....................................Dentistry – who should you trust to look into your horse’s mouth?

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T raditionally a poultice was

a soft moist mass, placed

between pieces of thin

material, (like linen or muslin) and

applied to an area to create a hot pack

with the aim to sooth pain or draw

infection. Most commonly with horses,

bran was used as this was readily

available in the stable yard. Now we

mostly use pre prepared, commercially

produced poultices, impregnated with

substances that have a drawing action

and these can be applied hot, cold

or dry. Other substances that can be

used as a poultice to draw infection

are epson salts or sugardine – a mix

of sugar and iodone.

Poultices can be used in a

variety of ways in the management

of horse wounds and injuries. The

By Paula Broadhurst

When and why we use a poultice

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most common use is probably for the

treatment of foot abscesses where the

dressing is applied to draw the pus

out of the foot. Sometimes if the area

of infection is deep in the hoof, the

poultice can be used to soften the sole

and draw the pus closer to the surface

to enable it to then be pared to drain.

Once the abscess is open, the poultice

can continue to be used to draw the

infection out and also keep the area

clean.

Poultices can also be used

on wounds; usually only initially

for the first day or so to draw out

infection. Dirty open lacerations

could be poulticed to try and draw

the contamination to the surface

before changing to a more appropriate

ongoing wound dressing for healing.

Puncture wounds are often poulticed

to draw deeper infection to the surface,

the wet dressing also keeps the small

surface wound open (if it dries and

closes up, bacteria and contamination

can become trapped inside). However,

this type of wet dressing should not

be used for too long as it can start

to delay healing and promote the

proliferation of skin bacteria.

Sometimes an abscess can

develop under the skin with no

apparent cause, this might be because

the infection has come from a prickle,

thorn or puncture wound that has

healed over, resulting in the trapped

bacteria developing into an abscess

some time later. In these cases, a

poultice can be useful to soften the

skin and draw the pus to encourage

the abscess to burst or make it easier

to lance.

Used appropriately, poultices

are a very useful component of our

horse first aid kit. If you are unsure if

a poultice is appropriate to be used in

a particular situation with your horse

then you should discuss the situation

with your own vet. NM

Q & A ❘ Paula Broadhurst BSc., BVMS, Cert EM (Stud Med), MRCVS


D o you love Dressage to Music? Do you enjoy

being part of a team? Why not have a go at

putting together a Quadrille. British Riding

Clubs host a selection trial in October and the top four

teams head to Olympia to battle it out to become

Quadrille Champions of the Year.

A Quadrille is for teams of four horses and


Bring on the Dancing Horsesriders; they put together a themed display set

to music and perform in costume. The display

should demonstrate excellent horsemanship but

doesn’t necessarily have to be based on dressage

movements. It is also important to remember that

it is a performance; the audience want lively music

and an exciting routine.

Quadrille ❘ By Rachael Hollely – BRC Competitions Manager


TOP TIPS1 You will need four riders for the performance, but should also rehearse with two reserves in

case a horse or rider is unable to perform.

2 One reserve should be able to perform with their own horse, while the other needs to be able to ride any of the horses if required.

3 At least one member of your team must be a British Dressage Music member.

4 Next think of a theme; some themes may have been done before, but you may be able to bring a fresh new approach.

5 Look for music that will tie in with the theme, suit your horses and be easily recognised by the audience.

6 Now you can choreograph your performance. It will need to last no longer than five minutes and may include 60 seconds of entrance and exit music. Tests will be performed in a 20m x 60m arena and must be designed on the basis that the entrance is to be made at A. It can be helpful to have someone watch your performance to offer constructive criticism. You could even video your performance to see it from the audience’s perspective.

7 You will need to design costumes for humans and horses. Remember the riders and horses have to perform movements in them so they must be comfortable and above all safe. Pay particular attention to bandages, making sure they are safe and secure. Hard hats must be worn at all times when mounted and must be incorporated into the theme.

8 Get your horses used to hearing music as you ride, though not the music you intend to use for the performance. If you introduce your horse to the routine too early, it will begin to anticipate the next movement, which could spoil the performance.

9 You will provide a more interesting performance if you act. Don’t worry about feeling silly; it’s all part of the performance.

10 Props can be carried, but make sure you can ride effectively while carrying them. They should enhance your performance not distract the audience.

11 Saddlery must be in excellent order. It does not have to be new but should be clean, supple, buckles polished and authentic to the main theme. For example, circus theme could have coloured tack, a military theme could have traditional brown leather. Above all, all tack should be correctly fitted to the horse.

12 In general the display is normally the most successful when kept simple – in the past we have had some very ambitious routines that have not always worked. If a Quadrille risks advanced movements and an intricate programme then it must be perfect to avoid being untidy. Some exciting fast work is also useful to catch the judges’ eye.

13 You must include a script of up to 100 words describing your performance as part of your application. This will appear in the programme and be given to the officials for reference.

By Rachael Hollely – BRC Competitions Manager ❘ Quadrille

The organisers of Olympia, The London International Horse Show, have announced the four teams who will compete in the SEIB/British Riding Clubs Quadrille of the Year competition in the Capital on Sunday 21 December 2014.

Last year, the 2013 Quadrille

winners at Olympia were the

Saffron Walden & District Riding

Club, who stunned the crowd

with an accomplished and original

performance that even included

acrobatics. This year, the club is

looking to attain yet another victory

with their new “Seven Dwarfs”

theme. Yet their endeavours for a


with their airborne counterparts,

but in equestrian form.

The teams’ announcement

of their planned 2014 themes

certainly testify to the hours

of planning that go into the

competition and to the amazing

spectacle of the Quadrille

competition that is coming to

Olympia this Christmas. It will

undoubtedly be an event that

appeals to those wanting a fun,

family-friendly day out. NM

repeat first in 2014 will be vigorously

challenged by the three other teams

that have qualified for the event. The

Witheridge Riding Club are looking to

bring some magic to their ride, with

a “Witheridge Wonderful Wizards”

theme. Whilst Keysoe Riding Club

hope to surprise spectators with a

“Full Monty” inspired performance.

Finally, West Oxfordshire Riding

Club’s “Red Arrows Equine Display

Team” will attempt to reinvent some

of the daring moves so synonymous

The Quadrille Teams And “Themes” Are Announced For Olympia, The London International Horse Show 2014

CONTACT DETAILS For more information and to purchase tickets online visit the website at www.olympiahorseshow.com or telephone the box office on 0871 230 5580.

Quadrille ❘ By Rachael Hollely – BRC Competitions Manager


PROTECTING YOUR PENNIESWhether you spend £500 or £5,000 on a riding holiday,

you want to feel safe in the knowledge that your hard

earned money is being put in reliable hands. For total

peace of mind, always book your holiday through

a bonded travel company, the best known bond is

through ABTA which gives you protection for the land

arrangements, i.e. accommodation, activities and meals.

You may have also seen the term ATOL protected.

This means that the entire holiday, including flights, is

protected providing you have bought the package from

the same company. If you choose to book your flights and

accommodation separately you could run into problems if

the airline decided to cancel or change your flights. Many

low cost airlines will come up slightly cheaper than flights

through a travel company, however consider whether you

would like the extra protection and safe knowledge that

you will not be out of pocket should changes arise before

making a decision to book separately.

SITUATIONS OUT OF YOUR HANDSSome of the most spectacular holidays can often be in

unknown destinations and this can cause some concerns

over personal safety. In The Saddle always follow the

advice of the Foreign & Commonwealth Office (www.fco.

gov.uk) who issue travel advice by country and identify

countries they advise you avoid.

If you have already booked a trip and the FCO advise

against travel, your travel company should offer you a

suitable alternative trip, the option for rebooking at a later

date or if necessary a full refund. If you are already in a

country and an issue arises whereby British nationals are

advised to leave, your tour operator should work to assist

in helping you leave the country safely. Unfortunately travel

insurance does not usually cover you for some instances,

such as natural disasters or political conflicts, however

if you choose a fully bonded company they will work to

provide a solution.

SAFETY IN THE SADDLEBefore you embark on your riding holiday ensure that you

are booked onto a ride that suits your experience level.

Between you and your travel company you should be able

to decide which trip matches your riding skills and your

From In The Saddle ❘ Equestrian Travel Safety

Is your holiday in safe hands?

There are many different aspects of safety when it comes to a riding holiday, from safe riding, financial safety and general personal safety. NagMag spoke to Olwen Law from In The Saddle to bring you tips and advice on choosing the safest option when

it comes to equestrian travel.

expectations. This is vital for your safety and enjoyment

and the team at In The Saddle are well versed in picking

the perfect trip for each traveller – this is just one of the

many reasons why it is beneficial to book with a specialist

equestrian travel company.

Your travel company will issue you with a packing list

before you travel and this will be tailored to your chosen

destination. Of utmost importance are a fully certified

helmet or riding hat and correct footwear with a stirrup

friendly design. In addition some riders may like to wear a

body protector or an air vest for additional protection. We

always advise wearing jodhpurs or breeches rather than

jeans for comfort levels and depending on the climate,

suitable upper body wear with long sleeves if possible.

COMMON SENSEJust as they are at home, horses can be unpredictable.

Take a common sense approach. If you are not happy with

the horse you have been given then always speak up.

Make sure you are fit enough to stay safe and balanced

in the saddle – when you get tired and lose strength and

concentration there is a greater chance of a tumble. Keep

your distance from other horses, don’t move off until all

the riders are mounted and never go ahead of the guide.

Follow these basic steps and you will stand a greater

chance of staying safe in the saddle on your travels! NM


CONTACT DETAILS For more information about equestrian travel visit www.inthesaddle.com or call 01299 272 997

Equestrian Travel Safety ❘ From In The Saddle

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A rural retreat in the heart of Ireland…

Nestled on 1,000 acres of undulating Irish countryside, dotted with ancient woodlands and glittering lakes,

Castle Leslie Estate offers an idyllic setting for equestrian activity and adventure. The Equestrian Centre combines the authentic charm of a country estate with all the amenities you’d expect from one of Ireland’s best horse-riding locations. It also provides the added advantage of easy accessibility; located in County Monaghan, Ireland, the Estate is only 80 minutes from Dublin airport and 60 minutes from Belfast airport.

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A snapshot at the Castle Leslie Estate

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S addlery – a word that strikes controversy amongst

equestrians. With so many styles, brands and

Master Saddlers from which to choose, it’s no

wonder making the final decision is becoming increasingly

difficult. At the same time, horse owners are well aware

that an ill-fitting saddle can lead to all kinds of problems

that affect welfare and performance – in fact, lameness

and musculoskeletal injuries could end a horse’s career. So

what if finding the right saddle could become much more

straightforward? Simple and without problems? Does one

size really fit all?

Stuart Attwood, equine lecturer and fellow horse

fanatic, speaks out about the discovery of ‘Total Contact’.

Stuart’s background has not always been based around

equines - he spent several years working as a regional

manager for a popular travel company before utilising his

vast equestrian knowledge to make a career in lecturing.

After lecturing at three land-based colleges, Stuart decided

it was time to take the next step and he is promoting and

expanding a business that benefits horses, ponies, owners

and riders and the equine industry as a whole.

Whilst on holiday ten years’ ago near Rome, Stuart met

Mario Prisco, an elite Italian showjumper. Together they

developed a unique idea that revolutionised the traditional

English saddle; a design that had been stripped of all the

‘pieces’ that had no purpose. Seeing further potential,

Stuart brought the idea back to England and began

developing it to suit the United Kingdom’s demanding

market. He adapted the panels to make them longer,

added padding and included an open stirrup hook. In

addition, Stuart developed a second saddle with longer

girth straps to accommodate dressage girths.

Faced with sceptics, Stuart stressed the importance of

equine welfare and – as people opened their minds - the

benefits became clear. When under saddle the rider is

fundamentally bareback with the aid of stirrups. This allows

the rider to feel the horse – and essentially, the horse can

feel the rider – a surreal experience. With this enhanced

rapport horse and rider are able to work together and

develop a deeper understanding of how each other

operates. Not only does the improved seat contact take

pressure off the horse’s mouth, it helps to build a top line

so many owners struggle to maintain. Stuart’s clients have

reported that, within fifteen minutes of riding in the Total

Contact saddle, their horse ‘is more responsive’, ‘is more

relaxed’ and ‘moves easier through the shoulders and

back’. As one size fits all, the worry of common saddle-

related injuries vanishes leaving more time for the owner

to enjoy the horse and discover the feeling of working in

synchronicity.

Whether a recreational rider, competing in a specific

discipline or liking to take part in ‘a bit of everything’, the

Total Contact saddle can provide the answer for which the

rider is looking. Furthermore, it has achieved approval from

many top equestrian-related organisations - and many,

many clients are adamant that they would ‘never go back

to using an ordinary saddle’!

Stuart has set out to encourage the equestrian industry

to take a new approach to saddlery and it doesn’t stop

there. He plans to expand his business by introducing

new beneficial products

and services to include;

health herbs and planting

and establishing ‘Paddock

Paradise’/track systems to

further aid horse welfare and

health…so, watch this space!

NM

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CONTACT DETAILSFor more information on Stuart Attwood visit www.total-contact.co.uk or telephone: 07792 722625

By Rebecca Kingsley ❘ Finding the right saddle


H arveys Brewery are one

of the oldest family

brewers in the country,

established since 1790 and steeped

in tradition, it is no wonder that they

have brought themselves into the

21st Century by reinventing their

original delivery methods adopted by

John Harvey from the 18th Century.

On October 31st 2013, Her

Majesty The Queen and HRH Prince

Philip visited Harveys Brewery who

have been brewing Elizabethan

Ale since the Coronation in 1953.

This seemed an appropriate time

to introduce a newly purchased

Barrel dray and to link in with Adie

Matthews of Maple Leaf Carriages in

order to parade the casks decorated

with ‘God Save The Queen’ and

‘Elizabethan Ale’ around the town.

Hence the start of a now established

relationship between Harveys

Brewery and Maple Leaf Carriages

was born.

Harveys Brewery has survived

by utilising its precious tradition

with innovation. At the turn of the

20th century Harveys was almost

on its knees. The Public Houses

needed repair and other brewers

had grown to vast proportions in

comparison. It was however the very

lack of expansion that eventually

led to Harveys Brewery survival and

success as other brewery giants were

swallowed up by larger corporations,

the company slipped under the

radar. Now under the guidance of

Chairman, Hamish Elder, a seventh

To be asked to travel with the Dray delivering Harveys superb beer in Lewes was a no brainer to an ex publican and now Editor for NagMag; an ultimate dream come true

Maple Leaf Carriages and Harveys Brewery

Pulling a PintBy Linda Warburton

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generation Harvey and Joint

Managing Director and Head Brewer

Miles Jenner the company is poised

to reach into their past and educate

the taste buds and new followers of

the emerging ‘real ale’ market while

at the same time paying tribute to

their loyal, traditional ale drinkers.

As Area Manager Simon Yates

pointed out “As a Company we

maintain a good green footprint. We

use local hops from Sussex and Kent

and the spent hops are returned to

local farms to use as mulch fertiliser

and spent grains as cattle feed,

thereby helping to promote the local

milk industry. All casks and bottles

are returned to the brewery for

washing and re-use, also up to 80

per cent of our delivery is confined

to within 50 miles of the brewery.”

NagMag met up with Adie

Matthews owner of Maple Leaf

Carriage Company and his Groom,

Jade Wylie on a grey Autumn

morning at the brewery. How better

to turn a grey start into a spectacular

morning than by meeting the very

lovely Shire horses Winston and

Monty and the star of the show

‘Barney’ the dog. My home for the

next few hours was to be on board

the Barrel dray alongside Jade,

driver for the day and Adie, the

promote their collaboration with

Harveys Brewery to promote their

own brand of beer.

Maple Leaf Carriages is a family

run business based in East Sussex

with a lifetime of experience in

working with horses. Both Monty

and Winston are pure bred registered

Shires and are half brothers. Monty

suffered a sad start in life as his

Mum became poorly after his birth

which resulted in him being bottle

fed for the first four months of his

life, although this probably accounts

for his friendly and sociable nature.

Both stand at 18.1hh, weigh in at

1 tonne each and aged five years

have still room for plenty of growth.

Winston was named after a highly

respected heavy horse man, and

dear friend of Adie’s, Winston Curtis,

who passed away the year Winston

was born and Monty was named by

Adie’s son Joe. They are registered

as Mapleleaf Winstons Passion and

Mapleleaf Montgomerys Mark. The

lovely dog ‘Barney’ is a six year old

rescue dog who wears his Harveys

coat with pride while parading on the

dray and enjoying the undisputed

attention.

hardworking drayman. My job was

just to stand there and enjoy, which

I found incredibly easy to do. At this

stage, I must congratulate Jade on a

fantastic job of driving. Jade has only

been driving since June this year

and although the horses are totally

on the ball concerning their job, it

is still no easy task to take them

into crowded streets and confined

spaces.

After the aforesaid Royal visit,

Harveys Brewery realised that the

people of Lewes just loved to see

the Barrel dray delivery beer to

their local hostels and consequently

after speaking with Adie from

Maple Leaf Carriages

an arrangement was

made to offer this

spectacle on a

weekly basis

which later

extended to

appearances

in Brighton

at special

events and

promotions.

Just this month

saw the folk band

‘Bellowhead’ take

position on the Barrel

dray with their fiddles to


Barney wearing his Harveys

coat

Harveys Brewery own two drays, an original

Barrel dray which was previously owned by

Horseman John Peacock of Lingwood Shires and

purchased from Thimbleby & Shoreland Auction

two years ago following John’s retirement. The dray

had been used as a promotions vehicle for several

breweries and John would change the plates around

according to which Brewery he was showing for.

Once purchased the dray which had been kept in

great condition was worked on by the backroom

boys at Harveys Brewery who changed the livery

colours. With the higher profile work being taken on

it was decided to purchase a Show Dray which was

acquired in April this year, originally owned by a Doctor in

Scotland and used with a team of Clydesdales. Once again

Harveys boy’s who are used to working on metal with the

vats and machinery at the brewery, were again able to

restore the vehicle to pristine condition in time for its first

outing at SESHA this year.

Adie Matthews is the ideal companion to Harveys

Brewery, not only is he able to take on the role of

drayman, drive and supply the horses and help maintain

the carts, he also takes great pride in the appearance of

the complete outfit and is the perfect showman to take

the turnout into the show ring. For the past twenty years

since his first driving gelding ‘Patch’, Adie has dedicated his

life to heavy horses and combining his passion for driving.

Under the name of Patchlands Shires, Adie set up his first

business but despite bad luck some eight years ago when

fire destroyed everything he owned, bar his six horses,

Adie has fought back to keep his Carriage Driving business


going. Now under the name of Maple Leaf Carriages, he

imports Roberts carriages from Canada for the UK and

European market and maintains a thriving hire business,

catering for Weddings and Events and the occasional

television and film work. Much of his success he owes to

the long term support and help he gets from his wife Jane

and son Joe. As Adie says “our business is a team effort

and I am eternally grateful to my family for their hard work

and commitment.”

As for the future, Adie will continue to work with heavy

horses, both for business and as his passion and hopefully

this will tie in with the long term plans for Harveys Brewery

to bring gallons of enjoyment to their dedicated followers

around the County and beyond. NM


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Following an 11-month court case, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has dismissed charges against three members of the Devon & Somerset Staghounds who were accused of breaching The Hunting Act 2004 following a covert surveillance operation conducted by the League Against Cruel Sports, due to lack of evidence.

Specialist agricultural solicitors Foster & Griffin represented huntsman Donald Summersgill and joint masters David Greenwood and Rupert Andrews at Taunton Magistrates Court arguing that the cases fell within the exemptions in the law, where hunting can take place for research and observation purposes, as the Devon & Somerset Staghounds had been providing research to a long-term project into deer health on Exmoor.

Partner Jamie Foster commented: “This case highlights the extraordinary waste of court time and resources that are always involved in hunting cases. These cases take up multiple days of court time, due to the extensive use of covert footage filmed by ‘monitors’ who often trespass on private land to obtain the material. There will doubtless be anti hunting campaigners who suggest there was an ulterior motive for the CPS dropping the case. This simply isn’t true. It was a hopeless case brought on the evidence

of zealots who are far more interested in attacking the people they perceive to be their old enemies than they are in the proper administration of justice. It is beyond time that the Courts were no longer troubled with the ideological battles of anti hunt campaigners and was left to get on with the proper business of administering justice.”

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A re you tired of traipsing to your nearest shop to

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stable/livery yard or even to your house? Do you wish that

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Look no more, there is a fantastic service in Sussex

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service. Originally the brainchild of Gary Mold, the business

was set in motion some seven years ago operating from

a warehouse near to Henfield in West Sussex. Gary, a

onetime smallholder, has always shown an interest in

Animal Feed and Bedding and this is where his expertise

lies. Not only does the business supply to the equestrian

trade, it also carries a range of small animal feed and

bedding for animals such as sheep, chicken and goats.

For Animals is a family business with Gary’s brother

Roy on board as Company driver. Gary’s tenacity and

work ethic has this year bucked the trend and business

has flourished, so much so, that in April this year he has

opened his first store at Bridge House Equestrian Centre,

near Slinfold, West Sussex.

Established next to Bramble Hill farm, Bridge House

Equestrian Centre is run under the watchful eyes of Chloe

Finch from Total Equine Solutions. Here a number of

equestrian businesses share a very busy yard. It is home to

at least fifty horses, liveries and riding school with various

events and activities that take place during the year. This

is the ideal venue for a retail outlet, with an established

customer base at the Centre. For Animals also support

the nearby Racehorse Sanctuary run by Graham Oldfield

and Sue Collins. Back at the store, manager Karen has

been at the premises for four years and came as part of

the package when Gary took over the store. She is well

known in the area and people know and trust her when

it comes to making that all important purchase. Karen has

four horses of her own and although now a self confessed

‘Happy Hacker’ as time does not allow more, she has

in the past undertaken Endurance and later Dressage

disciplines.

With the shop now firmly

established, it is hoped that

people who are nearby can pop

in to order their feed and bedding

thus establishing the shop as a

useful retail outlet. In store the

shop sells so much more than

just the essentials such as horse

feed and bedding; there are

supplements from Global Herbs,

Equine America, NAF, just to name

a few. A range of what Karen

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as stirrup leathers, girths, reins,

head collars and plenty of yard

and stable equipment including

wheelbarrows, spades, brushes

and haynets. There is a great

By Linda Warburton


selection of first Aid equipment and Hi-Viz gilets, much

needed on the foggy day that I visited the shop.

The distribution area for Gary is enormous, considering

there are no hidden costs for delivery, making it ideal

for livery yards and larger equestrian establishments. It

stretches from Gatwick in the North to Brighton in the

South, Worthing in the West to Rottingdean in the East

and all areas in between. To the future, they are keeping

their fingers crossed that following on from the success

of the shop at Slinfold, the For Animal empire will expand

to other retail outlets, preferably with onsite equestrian

facilities. Watch this space. NM

For Animals

CONTACT DETAILS Bridge House Equestrian Centre, Slinfold RH13 0QW. Tel: 01403 790003/01273 491007. Visit www.foranimals.co.uk or email [email protected]. Find us on facebook: For Animals Ltd

Gary and the For Animal team have taken steps to Sponsor a rider and have teamed up with up and coming young rider Holly James. Holly has this to say about her sponsorship and the opportunity that For Animals has given her; “Hey, I am Holly James and I am sponsored by For Animals. I am 10 years old and I am hoping to be an Olympic rider or somewhere near (well, a dream always has to start somewhere)

There are some things that I have achieved so far with the help of For Animals, which include competing at Royal Windsor in the SP class in 2014 and winning in dressage at Preliminary and Novice level.

There are other future things that I am very excited about which include training with BYRDS and hopefully getting onto squads this year and with my two new ponies I will be looking to compete seriously in dressage, hopefully progressing to Elementary level.

My current competition pony is called ‘Barnsbrook Royal Portrait’ and she is 128cm and is a Welsh x Arab. She has taught me many things and we are now looking at junior squads. I also Have a pony called ‘De LA Roche Gloriousa’ who is a 3-year-old and at the moment I am starting her career in Dressage.

She has some very famous bloodlines from the Hillkins Stud and her Sire is a Lusitano stallion called ‘Samorim ‘. My third pony which is a new addition to my string is a chestnut Dutch pony Called ‘Sita’ a 12-year-old who I am at the moment re-schooling and hoping to bring out at Novice level this year and use as a team Pony.

I am very excited about next season and could not do this without my sponsors For Animals and of course not forgetting my Mum and Dad. Thank you to all.”

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MONDAY DECEMBER 8TH■ Preliminary Teaching Test – Wellington Riding HAMPSHIRE

TUESDAY DECEMBER 9TH■ Day Clinic – Rogate Equestrian Centre HAMPSHIRE■ BHS GRIDWORK with Donald Kear – Sands Farm

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WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 10TH■ BSJA – Quob Stables Equestrian Centre HAMPSHIRE■ Clear Round Jumping Outdoors – Brendon Stud and EC

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Why not TREATfamily and friends to a VOUCHER this Christmas?

T ype ‘equine dentist’ into any internet search

engine and you are likely to get a plethora of

information and a wide range of horse dental

care providers. Despite this vast array of accessible

material there is still misunderstanding amongst horse

owners over who can do what in a horse’s mouth. To help

protect our horses and the legal status of all involved, the

British Equine Veterinary Association has a section devoted

to equine dental care on their website www.beva.org.uk/useful-info/CareersinEquineHealth/Dental-Technician including a document on current regulations

for dental procedures.

All diagnostic and treatment procedures in the horse’s

mouth are Acts of Veterinary Surgery under the Veterinary

Surgeons Act 1966.

The removal of small dental overgrowths and sharp

enamel points with hand rasps is considered to be routine

care rather than diagnosis/treatment and can legally be

carried out by anyone.

Some procedures, despite being Acts of Veterinary

Surgery under the law, may be delegated safely to ‘suitably

qualified’ Equine Dental Technicians without compromising

the horse’s welfare and safety.


These procedures are as follows:

■ Examination, evaluation and recording of dental

abnormalities

■ The removal of loose teeth or dental fragments

with negligible periodontal attachments

■ The removal of erupted, non-displaced wolf

teeth in the upper or lower jaw under direct and

continuous veterinary supervision

■ Palliative rasping of fractured and adjacent teeth

■ The use of motorised dental instruments where

these are used to reduce overgrowths and remove

sharp enamel points only. Horses should be

sedated unless it is deemed safe to undertake any

proposed procedure without sedation, with full

informed consent of the owner.

Suitably qualified EDTs are those who have a “Defra

approved” qualification – having either passed the BEVA/

BVDA examination or the Worldwide Association of Equine

Dentistry (WWAED) examination. No other qualifications

are currently recognised by the UK authorities.

BEVA recommends that, if you are a horse owner, you

should safeguard your horse (and yourself) by:

■ Asking your dental care provider whether or not they have passed the BEVA/BVDA exam or the WWAED exam or check them out online.

■ Asking your dental care provider whether or not they are allowed to do whatever needs doing in your horse’s mouth (and checking with your vet if in doubt)

■ Asking what continuing dental education your dental care provider has done in the last couple of years.

■ Checking that your dental care provider has third party and professional indemnity insurance in case anything goes wrong.

The number of vets taking the BEVA/BVDA exam in

equine dentistry has increased in recent years with about

15 per cent of those who have passed the exam being

vets. NM

Equine Dental Care

The British Equine Veterinary Association (BEVA) has issued guidance to horse owners to help them understand the rules surrounding equine dental care

Who can do what in your horse’s mouth?



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