NOVEMBER 2014 - Charnwood Tails

THE FREE MAGAZINE
FOR ANIMAL LOVERS
IN CHARNWOOD
AND THE
SURROUNDING AREAS!
Issue 119
NOVEMBER
2014
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Welcome to the
November issue of
Charnwood Tails!
Front cover:
Jade Cottee and her horse, Janet, getting Reserve Champion at her first show.
Janet is a 5 year old cob mare.
“Never been to a show before so we were extremely pleased with her!”
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Charnwood Tails November 2014
ACROSS
1 Part of saddle designed to keep weight
off the horse's spine
4 Parasite typically of cats and dogs
7 Horse sanctuary near Melton Mowbray
9 A form of massage to tone a horse's
muscles
10 Small heavily built horse reputed to
have a steady temperament
11 Pale golden coloured pony or horse
with a flaxen mane and tail
12 Store feed away from these!
13 Seed and meadow are types
16 A measure to calculate the horse's
weight
17 Horse that keeps good condition with
little feed
18 Teeth for chewing
19 Unwanted behavioural habit
20 Small, relatively short-lived, rodent
frequently kept as a pet
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Most natural form of roughage
Unsound
Infection of the equine frog
Problem of dropping food from the
mouth whilst eating
A clipped horse will need to wear one
of these
Popular local country park for walking
and riding
Equipment used to clean the body
brush whilst grooming
Social structure where most dominent
are at the top
Bacterial condition often associated
with wet and muddy situations, affects
pastern and fetlock areas of horses
A good way to provide a stabled horse
with salt
Solution on page 14
If you have a nervous animal, try using a drop of Lavender oil
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Wenlo’s Summer
Competition
Season is
Complete …
This summer, Wenlo RDA
Group
became
an
Endurance Group, linked
with Endurance GB, which
means that we offer a new
challenge for our riders.
Our
first
Endurance
Competition was held
at Beacon Hill Country
Park, with options of riding
1km, 3km and 5km and
each rider could enter
two distances. Starting at
various points, each rider
undertook their chosen
distance and could walk,
trot or canter, (in the
appropriate places) their
way around the given
route.
Several riders took part on
this first attempt, but Wenlo
are hoping to make this a
more regular competition
with the potential to invite other
local RDA Groups to come and
take up the challenge too.
The riders themselves all seemed
to have a lovely day and hacking
around Beacon Hill really is a great
ride!
The finale to the Wenlo competition
season was at the second Special
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Olympics of the year, held at
Scropton. One horse, Charlie and
several riders were once again put
to the test
in Dressage,
Working Trails
and
Horse
Care.
S t e p h e n
Green came
3rd in Horse
Care and a
Well Done in
Dressage and
Working Trails.
William Wright
achieved a
Well Done in
his Dressage
and
came
3rd in Working
Trails
and
Horse Care.
Kirsty
Laing
came
1st
in
Working
Trails, 2nd in
Dressage and
2nd in Horse
Care.
Jarrod
Nel
(Ashmount
Rider) achieved Well Done in
Dressage, Working Trails and Horse
Care.
Well done to everyone who
has taken part in this season’s
competitions and thank you to all
the volunteers who have worked
with each rider throughout the year
to help them achieve their best!!
Congratulations
are in order!
Yes, all round,
but particularly
to volunteers
Susan Tomkins
and Francesca
Masserella who
were awarded
the Over and
Above award for
dedicated services
to RDA by
RDA National.
They were
presented with their
awards by councillor
David Snartt.
A very well done to
you both, Wenlo are
extremely proud of
this well deserved
recognition of your
services to RDA.
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SHIATSU & RIDE WITH YOUR MIND
Vivienne Isaac
Shiatsu Sensations
Each year members of tESA (the
Equine Shiatsu Association) gather
for our weekend conference, it’s
an opportunity to get together with
equine shiatsu colleagues, students in
training and friends of equine shiatsu.
This year’s conference was held at
Remus Memorial Horse Sanctuary,
Ingatestone, Essex, a true sanctuary
for misused, abused and discarded
equines.
We started with a talk from Sue Burton
who runs the sanctuary. She gave us
an insight into the day to day workings
of looking after their 200 or so animals
– horses, donkeys, sheep and goats.
Many are very aged, in their thirties
and even forties. What impressed me
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the most was their ethos of ensuring
that not only is the physical welfare
of each animal looked after, so
too are the mental and emotional
aspects. Sue did admit that when
she first started out she was very
sceptical of using therapies to help
the horses but is now a very keen
convert, acknowledging the huge
benefits that the horses reap from
them. Every care is taken to keep the
horses in compatible groups so that
they can graze together, mutually
groom and generally live as horses
should. The biggest headache for
Remus is raising the £450,000 it takes
to run each year.
Next up was vet Mark Murrell who
spends a lot of time working with Sue
to ensure each animal is looked after
as well as is possible. New arrivals have
a full check up, and a programme
of care is established for each one.
Most arrive with a complex set of
problems – stress, depressed immune
system, malnutrition, multitudinous
infections,
intestinal
problems,
laminitis and so on.
Mark gave us a fascinating insight
into the latest veterinary thinking and
practice on gastric ulcers, ulcerative
bowel disease, degenerative joint
disease, laminitis and the links with
Equine Metabolic Syndrome and
PPID (Cushings). So much information
in just an hour and a half! My biggest
take-away points were to ensure
that horses have a high fibre, low
sugar diet and get plenty of exercise.
Sounds like common sense, but in this
day and age of many horses being
stabled for long periods, unable to
trickle feed fibre, overfed sugary
‘feeds’ and under exercised – a
timely reminder.
Saturday afternoon was spent
shiatsuing some of the horses. We’re
a diverse group of practitioners,
coming to equine shiatsu from various
routes, so each has developed
techniques and ways of working
that enhance the effectiveness of
our shiatsu treatments and this was a
great opportunity to share with each
other and especially with the horses.
On Sunday morning we had a ‘My
Favourite Thing’ session led by Liz
Eddy. Five Element theory was Liz’s
choice and she gave us an insight
into her thoughts on applying this
to the practical giving of shiatsu.
The five elements are Earth, Metal,
Water, Wood and Fire. There is a
‘creation’ cycle describing Earth as
the mother/creator of Metal, Metal
as the mother/creator of Water
and so on, and a ‘control’ cycle so
that once created each element is
‘controlled’ by another, for example
Water controls Fire (water puts out
fire). Each element has ascribed to
it various correspondences within
the body such as taste, smell, sense
organs, sound of voice, emotions, a
yin and a yang meridian, time of day
and the seasons.
So if the horse is constitutionally of one
element, say Water, then by being
more Metal-like in our touch, use of
voice etc. we can really support and
nurture the Water horse. If the Water
is running out of control we can be
more Earth like to dam the flow.
Next, of course, we had the pleasure
of treating more of the horses –
miniature horses to Shires and all
shapes, sizes, ages and with many
different problems, putting it all into
practise.
We rounded off the weekend with
a discussion on how to promote
equine shiatsu to the world – we
have this wonderful therapy that is
great for musculo-skeletal problems,
lameness, stiffness, stress, hormone
imbalance, breathing difficulties,
digestive problems and more, that is
a too well hidden secret!!
If you’d like to find out more – do give
me a call.
Combining the benefits of shiatsu
therapy, Ride With Your Mind biomechanics and horse psychology, I
offer many solutions to your ridden,
handling and bodywork issues (horse
and human). Body, Mind, Spirit.
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Hay or
Haylage?
The principle of conserving forage
is based on removing water or
oxygen in order to stop the forage
from moulding or decaying.
Hay is preserved when the water
content is reduced to below 20%,
drying naturally by the warmth
of the sun. Haylage typically has
a water content of between 4050% and has to be wrapped in
airtight plastic in order to allow
the fermentation process to take
place, which preserves the forage.
As hay tends to be made from
mature grass it has a lower
nutritional value than haylage
which therefore makes it more
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suitable for feeding to good doers.
The feed value of haylage depends
on when the grass was cut - early
cuts are higher in calories and are
best for poor doers, while a later cut
produces a feed value similar to
hay. It should also be noted that if
feeding hay or haylage by weight,
haylage contains more water than
hay and can be fed in greater
quantities to take into account the
weight of the water.
Another consideration is storage.
Hay needs to be kept dry otherwise
it will mould and be wasted.
Haylage, because it is wrapped
in plastic, can be stored outdoors
if necessary though once a bale is
opened or damaged (ie has been
exposed to the air) it must be used
within a few days or it too will start
to mould.
Guide to Rug Sizes
Sunday 21st December 2014
at
MARKFIELD EQUESTRIAN CENTRE
Stanton Lane Farm
Markfield
Leicestershire
LE67 9TT
Juniors 9:30am onwards ● Seniors 1:30pm onwards
Fancy dress prizes for the top three outfits
For schedules visit us online at www.mecweb.co.uk
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£5 Big Blue Ads! - for all trade type ads inc full/part livery, hay, services etc.
Advertisements for inclusion in the next issue need to reach us by 13th November
Please email to [email protected]
HORSES FOR SALE
HORSES FOR LOAN
PART LOAN 15.3 hunter type Dk bay gelding,
Bert is stabled on Newtown Linford Lane so great
for hacking around Bradgate Park. My boy loves
attention and is 100% in every way, but can be
occasionally strong. We have excellent facilities
including flood lit menage, horse walker and
summer jumping field. This is for a long term
part loan of 2-3 days per week. I am looking for
an experienced knowledgeable rider as he is not
confident hacking alone. Tel: 07508 305033
HORSEWEAR
SADDLES FOR SALE. JEFFRIES FLYOVER, Monoflap
lightweight XC saddle. 17.5” m/w. Superb condition,
as new. A truly great lightweight saddle for team
chasing/hunt racing/xc. Cost £1500+ new. Looking
for around £325 Ono. Bates Caprilli Dressage with
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Cair, 17.5” black m/w (changeable gullet) Superb
condition, again as new. Looking for around £375
ono. Make me an offer as these two saddles are
taking up room and they don’t fit any of the horses
we have. 07812 022 408
KM ELITE ADJUSTABLE ADAPTOR LAMBSKIN half
pad, cream, medium, fits a 16.5” to 17.5” saddle,
complete with shims that fit front & rear, totally
new and unused, cost £90, accept an offer. Child/
small adult leathers, Havana, top English make
used 3 times as too short for me offers. Pelham
Bit 5.75” stamped Mark Todd jointed used twice,
complete with curb chain £15 (cost £25). White/
Cream pure wool sheepskin showing numnah, fits a
16” -17” Working Hunter saddle, used twice, cleaned
and ready for a new home, purchased from Risley
Saddlery this season, cost £55, accept £25. Tel Liz
07788 638182 view at Rempstone or e.mail liz@
lizfriston.plus.com
RIDINGWEAR
Lemon/Gold Wool Waistcoat, Pretty Ponies,
cream silk lined, really beautiful, dry cleaned, size
10, Bust 32”-33” £20. Tel Liz 07788 638182 view at
Rempstone or e.mail [email protected]
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STABLES/GRAZING
Bespoke part/full livery
tailored to suit you and your horse in
Wymeswold. Professional yard with a
non-judgemental, friendly approach
with years of experience covering
Western, English and Hunt prep. High
standard of care with excellent indoor
and outdoor facilities. Assistance
available from international English and
Western trainers. Contact 07811 947502
Small friendly private yard with two DIY
livery spaces available in Old Woodhouse. Lovely
large brick built stables and individual turnout.
Grass dressage arena and show jumps. Great
hacking with the Beacon and Broombriggs on the
doorstep, situated on a bridle path, would be a
happy hackers haven. Stable and grazing - £120 per
calender month. Grazing only - £70 per calender
month. Contact 0777 333 0107
HAY/HAYLAGE
Hay and haylage for sale,
delivery possible,
ring 07813 004734
Diary Dates
Friday 15th November
Presentation Evening, Normanton
Village Hall, Sutton Bonington Riding
Club. For more information see www.
sbrcuk.co.uk, www.facebook.com/sbrcuk
or email [email protected]
Sunday 16th November
Unaffiliated Dressage, Hinckley
Dressage Group, Blaby Mill Stables,
LE8 4FG. Open to members and nonmembers. All details, entry form and
additional contact information see
www.hinckley-dressage.org.uk
Indoor Dressage Show, Rearsby Lodge
RC, Brooksby Equestrian Centre,
Brooksby Melton College, Brooksby Nr
Melton Mowbray LE14 2LJ
www.rearsbylodge.com. Contact Liz
Atkins on 0116 2871662
Sunday 7th December
Indoor Christmas Showjumping
Show, Rearsby Lodge RC, Brooksby
Equestrian Centre, Brooksby Melton
College, Brooksby Nr Melton Mowbray
LE14 2LJ. www.rearsbylodge.com.
Contact Liz Atkins on 0116 2871662
Sunday 21st December
Large round hay for sale,
£25, delivery possible,
Micheala, 07928 057529 Seagrave
WANTED!
Christmas Unaffiliated Show, Markfield
Equestrian Centre, Stanton Lane Farm
LE67 9TT. Fancy dress prizes.
www.mecweb.co.uk
Unaffiliated Dressage, Hinckley
Dressage Group, Blaby Mill Stables,
LE8 4FG. Open to members and nonmembers. All details, entry form and
additional contact information see
www.hinckley-dressage.org.uk
Wanted Paddock for well behaved pony.
Water and shelter pref. Call 07904 990834
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Cooks Farm Shop, Markfield Lane, Newtown Linford; Oak Farm, Ratby Lane,
Markfield; Markfield Equestrian Centre, Stanton under Bardon; Riseholme
Feeds, Costock Road, Wysall; The Clothes Horse, Syston; The Horse
Trough, Loughborough ......
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VIVIENNE ISAAC
MRSS tESA(P)
SHIATSU
FOR HORSES &
HUMANS
Shiatsu can help with all physical,
mental and emotional stress and
pain. It uses finger and palm
pressure to gently stimulate the
body’s natural ability to balance itself
to promote a feeling of well being.
Great for lameness and stiffness,
pains in the neck, head, back,
shoulders, knees, pelvic alignment,
sore muscles, breathing difficulties,
digestive disorders, depression,
mental, emotional or physical
STRESS.
Let me put my finger on your
problem to help it go away!
01509 880652
Has been employed in Europe and the
UK in all professional equine levels
for over 30 years
Make a difference……
For information about Wenlo RDA:
Tel: 0845 4506950 / 01509 891690
Email: [email protected]
Also if you have a health problem,
bad back etc, rider fitness, flexation,
sports injury etc.
I can also offer sports injury therapy,
healing and pre-and post-event massage
for the rider
Contact: Dawn Whitmore-Kirby
Web: www.wenlorda.org
(9am-5pm)
The Oaklands, Costock Road,
Facebook Wysall. NG12 5QT Twitter
Equine/Rider
Back, Muscle and
Joint Related Specialist
Inspire others…….
What can you do to help?
Whatever your skills you will have
something to offer RDA, do you
have any of these skills:
experience with horses & ponies,
great people skills, admin skills,
enjoy making a difference? Aged
12 – 90, whatever you like doing,
there’s a role for you at Wenlo
RDA! Training given.
IT’S HARD to BELIEVE,
Time’s Flown By So Fast,
WE’VE BEEN AT WYSALL A YEAR NOW
& Had Such a Blast!!
WE’VE MADE SOME NEW FRIENDS
& Kept Old Ones Too, It’s Time to Thank
EVERYONE & THAT INCLUDES YOU!
AN OPEN DAY IS PLANNED WITH
Refreshments Abound, Advice from the
Experts for Horse, Cat & Hound.
RAFFLES & PRIZES for
All Kinds of Taste. If You Don’t Come
& Join Us, It’ll be Such a Waste.
We Hope You Can Make it, Please Note
Down the Date, it’s THE 29th NOVEMBER
& please don’t be late!
WENLO
Riding for the Disabled Group
Registered Charity Number
1073408
For more information call
Dr Ray Smith
07870 772353
Cooks Farm Shop & Country Supplies
Christmas Trees
available soon
Markfield Lane, Newtown Linford, LE6 0AB
01530 242214
Visit our website at:
www.cooksfarmshop.co.uk
Great Deals on:
Rubber
Stable
Matting
Plus......... a Huge choice of bedding for all animals at very
competitive prices, and all on display for your convenience.
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Full range of Animal feeds, Fodders, Wormers,
Supplements and Sundries.
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Call in and discuss your Winter Feed and
Delivery requirements.
Open: Mon – Fri 9-5.30
Sat 9-5
Sun 10-1