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HigH Performance/inside track
In his first competitive outing since the British Dressage
national
championships last year, Spencer prepares for his debut with
Super Nova and looks forward to riding Doogie in their first Prix
St Georges test
About Spencer Spencer Wilton started as a working pupil for
eventing luminaries Lucinda Green, Mark Todd and Ruth McMullen.
After taking up dressage, he was based with Carl Hester and won the
1997 national dressage title on Dolendo. He now has a training base
at Grove Farm, Gloucestershire, with his partner, event rider Jay
Halim. For information, visit www.spencerwilton.co.uk
ts been a busy countdown to our planned weekend of competitions
with Super Nova and Doogie, both of whom are making their debuts
at
different levels at two different venues.Looking back I realised
that while I
havent been out competitively myself since last years nationals,
Neville [Super Nova] hasnt seen an arena away from home since he
last competed with Carl [Hester, his previous rider] when he
finished fifth at the regionals in July 2010!
So with very low mileage at advanced medium level, were not
really sure what to expect when we take Neville to Summerhouse
Equestrian in Gloucestershire for a couple of classes as hes only
ever done four tests at this level before!
Ive absolutely no idea how well get on, but the plan is to treat
it as a schooling outing and although hes felt great at home, it
will give us a good gauge of where were at in training and the bits
that need to be improved.
Ive got a feeling hes going to be fairly shell shocked. Hes
quite a needy person and is always looking to his rider for
guidance, but he can also rather forget himself and kind of zone
out on you. I dont think he means to, but in certain situations
when hes not sure about something, his body seems to just take over
his mind!
Apart from keeping my fingers crossed, my plan for the day is to
try and keep him quiet and give him a nice consistent outing with
no pressure, so he can begin to enjoy taking competitions in his
stride.
In the week leading up to this outing, weve tested a new regime
where we work him in the mornings as usual, and then give him a
light 30minute leg stretch again in the afternoon which seems to
suit him very well.
I get nervous when I hear riders talking about tiring out their
horses before a test, because if a horse feels tired in their backs
from too much work, then you also run the risk of them not wanting
to work with you because they feel sore and thats not a good
thing!
My aim is to get Neville to the show and then work on relaxing
his mind and hopefully giving us both a pleasant experience!
Weve also had Neville on NAFs Magic supplement powder, which
weve doubled up the dose of a couple of days beforehand and well
add the fast acting syringe before the competition as well. Its
important that we try and allow him to be as relaxed as we can in
the lead up to the show so we try and do what we can to help.
A lot of horses will get very excited when theyre plaited up in
the stable and their travel boots go on, or they hear the lorry
being moved and the ramp come down for loading. You dont want them
to use up all their energy before theyve even left home! Nevilles
owner Jen Goodman has been
great weve reached an agreement that shell come to the show
under her own steam and watch from a safe distance, but if were an
embarrassment then shell just leave, but if all goes well, then
shes welcome to come and throw her arms round both of us well just
have to wait and see!
Doogie also has a big day coming up as weve got him entered in
his first Prix St Georges at Abbey Dressage and whereas I thought I
might just be able to potter about unnoticed, having read the list
of entries, I see were up against some of the best, including
Charlotte [Dujardin] and Don Archie and Isobel [Wessels] and
Chagall, both of whom have previously scored over 70per cent at his
level!
Doogies a bit of a funny one, if he gets tense then he goes
within himself and ignores his rider, so the approach to training
him is different as you need to help make him feel good about
himself.
At home hes been feeling really fit and strong, but the day
before the plan is to just give him a quite day with a leg stretch
and take the pressure off him.
I have to admit I do like a challenge and love competing I enjoy
the pressure and the idea of having to perform a movement at an
exact marker if you get it right, its a great feeling!
I dont know how well all get on, but one thing is for sure, were
fired up and ready for the action so watch this space! Update:
Spencer won both classes with Super Nova, but his outing with
Doogie was postponed.
I eNjoy the PreSSure aND the IDea of havING to Perform a
movemeNt at aN exact marker If you Get It rIGht, ItS a Great
feelING!
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We join top eventer Clayton Fredericks as he enjoys
the Portuguese sunshine
You Cant make a living out oF ComPeting, no matter
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Im sending this column halfway through Barocca dAlva horse
trials in Portugal, where its a beautiful 20. Publication deadlines
mean I have to write this before our competitions here are over,
but at the risk of tempting fate, Ive got a nice warm glow of
satisfaction!
Sorrento, Mr Big Cat, Ben Along Time and the Badminton-bound Be
My Guest have all gone beautifully. We kicked off with a fourth and
seventh place in the CIC one-star event for Sorrento and Mr Big Cat
respectively, then Ben Along Time cruised to a sixth in the CIC
two-star, with Lottie (Be My Guest) also giving me a great
ride.
For once, the placings arent high on my list of priorities.
Those of you who remember how excited I was to win a Harley
Davidson motorbike here last year might be surprised to hear me say
that, but the next few months are all about building up to the
Olympics and Im here to build on my qualifications.
Although I always believed Australia would secure a team place
for London, its great to have it confirmed. We were unlucky to miss
qualification at our regional qualifying event last year, which
left us dependent on individual rider rankings. When the FEI
reached its March 1st deadline for finalising the individual
qualifications, Australian
riders claimed the first nine places.As Ive said before, the
only thing you
can be sure of with horses is that there are no certainties. We
all know that with the best will in the world, things can go wrong
right up to the last minute but Im thinking positive about my
chances as an individual, as well as part of the team.
Being successful at top level isnt just
about finding the right horses, its about planning for the long
term, as well as for immediate goals. As professional event riders,
Lucinda and I have to focus on so many things, not least of which
is funding our riding careers.
You cant make a living out of competing, no matter how good
and/or how lucky you are. Thats one reason why we always have
horses for sale, even if wed like to keep them.
Sorrento is a good example. Ronnie, as we call him, is a 17hh,
eight-year-old Hanoverian gelding who competed in
dressage and show jumping in Germany before coming to the UK and
starting his eventing career. Hes a stunning horse who ticks all
the boxes big paces, superb jump and lovely temperament and Id love
to find him an owner or syndicate of owners so I could keep the
ride.
Both Cinda and I count our blessings when it comes to owners, as
ours are wonderful. Were so lucky to have long-term owners who have
also become our friends, and who trust our judgement and care about
their horses.
If you want to succeed, you have to keep your eye on every
detail. We always appreciate being approached by potential
sponsors, but we wont endorse anything we dont believe in 100 per
cent.
Thats one reason why Im so excited about our latest sponsorship
deal from Fodder Solutions, which we trialled for several months
before signing on the dotted line. Its a hydroponic feed system
that grows fresh grass mats from barley seed, providing a
consistent supply of fresh feed which suits the horses natural
digestive system.
At first, it was the cost benefit that attracted me and I looked
at it as something that would make a good feed basis for the yard,
even if it turned out to be not for my top horses. A few months on,
Im a convert and have seen the benefits all-round, including with
my Olympic hopefuls. Im finding that the horses are not only
stronger and more supple, but are relaxed in their minds. They feel
much softer through their backs and as this is the only thing that
has changed in their regimes, it has to be the reason for their
improvement.
What also appeals is that by altering the seed mix, I can
increase the protein in their diets to build muscle, without the
risk of tying-up. For me, its the perfect way to feed horses
naturally and give them all the fuel they need to be elite
athletes: all we need now is a version for riders!
Clayton has switched his top horses to Fodder Solutions
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10 forage myths bustedHow, why and when to feed fibre with the
latest advice from top feed industry experts
If we want our horses to stay happy and healthy, we need to make
the most of nutritional science while staying true to nature.Horses
are born to graze, and that means
forage and high fibre feeds should be the mainstay of every
horses diet.
Forage in the form of grass, hay, haylage, chaff or other high
fibre feeds keeps their digestive system functioning properly,
helps keep them warm and also helps maintain a level temperament,
which is why nutritionists
recommend it should always make up the bulk of your horses
overall feed intake.
In many cases, good quality forage, plus either a balancer, a
broad spectrum vitamin and mineral supplement or a nutritionally
balanced fibre-based feed fed in appropriate quantities, can
provide all the fuel a horse needs. And thats still the case, even
if your horse is in medium or hard work.
When youre buying feed, you know whats in the bag and you know
the nutritional analysis will remain the same between one
batch and the next. However, when youre buying hay or haylage,
it isnt so easy. Its nutritional quality depends on so many things:
the grasses its made from, the time of year it was cut and how well
it was made for instance.
However, many feed companies will help by having hay analysed
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An eye for a winnerExpert Lynn Russell gives her top tips for
buying and showing cobs plus we have all the information you need
to bring your cob on in style
Good show cobs are a real eyeful powerful, workmanlike, full of
character and great fun. But if you want to find one in the rough,
you need to be a real star spotter. Over the past 25 years, show
producer and judge Lynn Russell has built up an unbeatable strike
rate. Appropriately, the cobs she brings out under the banner of
Baileys Horse Feeds all have heavenly names, but her star-spotting
technique is rather more down to earth.
You can find cobs in the most unlikely places Polaris, one of
the best-moving cobs I ever had, was a purebred Irish Draught
stallion by Silver Jasper who had been sold as a teaser, she says.
He was scruffy, hairy and
a real hooligan! I always look at two things first the structure
of the limbs, particularly the forelimbs, and the width of the
chest. If a horse hasnt got good limbs, with short cannon bones,
clean joints and sufficient bone, I wouldnt buy him. And if a horse
doesnt stand four square, with enough width between the chest, it
isnt a proper cob.
Nearly all my cobs come over from Ireland, usually as three or
four-year-olds, and theyre certainly not in show condition when
they get here. But even when a horse is undeveloped or poor, you
can see from the basic framework whether its a show cob or what I
call a what a pity meaning it has almost, but not quite, got what
it takes.
At the same time, says Lynn, you have to be able to look at a
horse and work out how he will look with the correct schooling and
feeding. Its all down to that basic blueprint. Some cobs feel
narrow when you first get on them, because they havent built up a
topline, she explains. But if the width across the chest is there
and the basic conformation is right, the body will muscle up to
match.
As young cobs mature, they let down through the body, but some
take longer than others, she adds. I want my horses fit and
well-covered, but not fat. Apart from the fact that obesity is a
health issue with horses as well as people, a fat cob cant move and
will give a poor ride.
As a judge, I hate getting on horses who roll from side to side.
Also, if a horse is too fat he will get a loaded shoulder and wont
move freely despite what some people think, fat wont cover a
multitude of sins!
Spoilt for choiceSo do you want a lightweight, a heavyweight, a
maxi or a traditional cob? If you want even more choice, you could
look for a coloured cob who could not only show in one of the
above, but in classes under the auspices of the British Skewbald
and Piebald Association or the Coloured Horse and Pony Society.
Polaris winning at
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Polaris when he arrived at Lynns yard as an unbroken
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he benefits of having an arena cannot be understated. The
convenience of being able to ride regularly in your
own school will give your training sessions a distinct edge,
enabling you and your horse to fast track your riding goals. With
the roads busier than they have ever been, an arena can provide a
safe riding environment, and a good surface will lessen the chance
of injuries. In addition, your arena could create some extra income
if you choose to rent it out to other horse owners. Dog training
clubs are also often looking for an equestrian arena to train in,
particularly those that pursue activities such as agility and
Flyball. A well-constructed outdoor mnage can add value to an
equestrian property, but how easy is it to turn dreams of an
outdoor arena into reality?
There is no doubt that building an arena is a major project, and
for those who are considering doing the entire job themselves, it
is not for the faint-hearted. A professional arena construction
specialist can take two to three weeks to complete the job,
although this is dependent on weather and site conditions. An
amateur may take many months as they struggle to understand the
minutiae of planning applications, source equestrian grade
materials and book reputable contractors. However, doing it
yourself can save you money, and many arena specialists are happy
to provide materials and advice to help ensure the success of the
project. Getting expert advice before you start is imperative, as
Linda Wright of Charles Britton Equestrian Construction
explains.
Putting right arenas that have been badly built remains
something that we do often, she says. Amazingly, DIY builds are
often heavily over-engineered in many ways yet can miss
fundamentals. For example we saw one site recently where the depth
of the base was ridiculous far more stone had been used than was
necessary.
Another common fault is an obsession with sub base drainage,
especially when drainage experts are used who invariably seem to
employ some variation on the herringbone system. This is not always
the best thing for a riding arena as it wont always provide the
instantaneous drainage over every inch of the surface that we
believe is necessary.
To download a free PDF on how to build your own riding arena
visit www.jacksonarenas.com
Planning aheadBefore you start, check with your local authority
to see whether planning permission is required for an arena (turn
to A Problem Shared on page 56 for more on this).
Most professional arena construction specialists can help
clients obtain planning permission. We can provide clients and
planners with cross-drawings and letters detailing all aspects of
the site including fence heights and depth of drainage channels
etc, says James Alford, proprietor of Jackson Arenas. We either
send these direct to the customer, or to the planning department,
and because of our experience the process is usually
straightforward.
Ben Smith of Maple Arenas, based in Kirkby in Ashfield, Notts
agrees, saying:
We have been doing this job for 12 years and are familiar with
all
aspects of the planning process, and I have never yet had
planning permission refused. Weve built arenas in many different
areas including greenbelt land
and historical sites, but it can seem a bit daunting
for people who try to do it themselves. Keeping it all
contained, and ensuring the arena and walk way are as close to
your stables as possible can help with planning.
Budget optionsA standard arena measures 40 x 20m, and you will
pay more for larger sizes such as 60 x 20m or the 60 x 30m that are
often favoured by show jumpers. Prices will vary so get as many
quotes as possible and dont necessarily go for the cheapest, which
may not be the best. Factors that influence costs include the
surface you choose, fencing and gates, plus added extras such as
mirrors and lights. The location and accessibility of the site will
also affect costs. Large machinery is required to deliver materials
and dig out the base, and although an arena can be built virtually
anywhere, the flatter and more accessible the site, the more costs
can be kept down. An average budget for a standard fenced 40 x 20m
outdoor arena with a sand and rubber chipping surface is in the
region of 15-20,000.
You could spend up to 80,000 for a 60 x 30m arena covered with a
surface such as Ekotrack with added rubber.
An arena can be a fantastic
asset, but how much does one
really cost, can you build it yourself or
should you leave it to the
experts?
tAlkt
top tipConstructing your arena at a time of year when
contractors are quiet, rather than during the height of summer, can
help you to negotiate better rates.
AndreA McHugH
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Horse Health Vet
Bringing up
BaBy
The early years are a time when youngstock are most vulnerable
to disorders and disease, so its essential to spot the early
warning signs, says vet Ed Lyall
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Supporting British breeding www.baileyshorsefeeds.co.uk
About our expertEd Lyall grew up on his parents North Yorkshire
equestrian centre, and graduated from the Royal Veterinary College
in 1994. He was awarded a scholarship to continue his studies there
and is now a
partner at Arundel Veterinary Hospital in West Sussex. He is an
examiner in equine stud medicine and a treating vet at Hickstead
and the South of England Show. His interests include competing his
Grade A horse in affiliated show jumping.
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www.HorseDeals.co.uk april 2012 Horse Deals
oung horses are vulnerable to a number of health issues, among
which is a heavy worm burden. This is often more of an issue in
youngsters than it is in older horses
partly because their immune system hasnt developed enough to
protect them from the worms in their alimentary tract.
Often youngsters are kept in an intensive manner with a high
stocking density, and because of this one youngster shedding worm
eggs will rapidly infect all others in contact.
Small red worms can cause quite severe diarrhoea, often in
autumn and spring. This is associated with the larval stages of the
small strongyles (or cyathostomes) encysting in the wall of the
bowel and causing an inflammatory process, resulting in
diarrhoea.
However, its not just small red worms that are a problem;
tapeworms are a common cause of colic. The tapeworms (Anoplocephala
species) often congregate at the junction between the small
intestine and the caecum, and in the caecum itself. They attach to
the
wall of the bowel in these sites and, in doing so, irritate the
plexi in the muscle wall that are responsible for stimulating the
muscular wall of the intestine to contract.
Often this causes a colic that appears to be a hyper motile or
spasmodic colic, however tapeworms can, in young horses, cause a
more aggressive and uncontrolled contraction. As a result, the
bowel may telescope inside itself resulting in what is called an
intussusception. This is a type of colic that can only be corrected
by surgical intervention.
On some stud farms we see several cases of Ascarid infestation
each year. These are large worms that can accumulate in foals and
weanlings in significant numbers in the bowel so much so they may
cause an obstruction.
Anthelmintics, or wormers, are an aid to the horses immune
system for keeping worms in the bowel under control.
Growth problems, such as contracted tendons, require veterinary
intervention
A hock affected by OCD (see X-ray), and the visual effects of
stifle joint OCD
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