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Contents
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Advice from Paula Broadhurst –
When and How to Cut
PAGE 05.....................................
Cozee Homes – Springtime
Repairs
PAGE 07.....................................
NFF – Preparing for warmer times
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Annabelle Knight – Equine
Acupuncturist and Oriental
Medicine Practitioner shows how
it’s done
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Close up – A selection of your
favourite horse pics
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COMPETITIONS – A Wonderful
Dimpsey bag and plenty of
EasyPack Haylage and Bedding
for you to win
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Fashion – A look at Fashion for the
horse as well as rider
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UK Holidays – Cornish Riding
Holidays and TM International
School of Horsemanship welcome
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Q & A ❘ Paula Broadhurst BSc., BVMS, Cert EM (Stud Med), MRCVS
Q: I am about to have my Stallion cut, this is a first for me. I have a stable available for his aftercare
but need advice as to what I should be doing for him and what to expect. Claire Barnes, Kent
Castrating your horse
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By Paula
Broadhurst
his is a question that is
probably best answered
by the veterinarian who is
going to perform the castration on
your horse. The way a castration
is performed depends on the age,
breed and temperament of the
horse, the facilities available and the
personal preference of the veterinarian
performing the procedure.
The first important detail to
determine is that your stallion, or colt,
has two normal testicles descended
into the scrotum. If there is only one
testicle present or if the testicles are
high and not fully descended then
the castration might need to be
performed at an equine veterinary
hospital with full surgical facilities as
a more involved procedure may be
required to complete the operation.
Also, if your horse has enlarged
inguinal rings then performing the
castration in a hospital is often
recommended.
The age of your horse is also a
consideration as an older stallion that
has been actively covering will have
much larger and well vascularised
testicles versus a two-year-old colt that
will be less well developed. With an
older stallion the risks of complications
is increased so your vet may suggest
that the operation is performed in a
hospital so that the vessels can be tied
off and the surgery site closed.
So assuming your horse is less
than four years of age and has two
normal testicles in the scrotum then
the castration is likely to be able
to be performed at your yard. The
castration may then be done under
standing sedation or under a general
anaesthetic, and this will be decided
based on a number of factors. The
physical size of your horse is relevant
as a miniature pony is usually too
small to be able to castrate standing
and will be done under a general
anaesthetic. If your colt is quite sharp
then again a general anaesthetic may
be required to perform the operation
safely. The personal preference of the
vet performing the castration will also
play a part in which way the operation
is performed. I personally prefer doing
castrations standing but other vets
will prefer doing them ‘down’ under a
general anaesthetic.
After the operation, I usually
advise my clients to keep the horse
in a stable with a straw bed for 12
to 24 hours before turn out as much
as possible, as standing in a stable
seems to increase the risk of swelling.
I like to have the horse in initially as it
means they can be closely monitored
for excessive bleeding, swelling, colic
or any other serious complications
that might occur in the first 24 hours.
However, your own vet will have their
preferred post operation protocol that
they will advise you.
There will often be some bleeding
and swelling post operation but this
should not be excessive. The wounds
should also be monitored for anything
hanging out; this is often just blood
clots or some swollen tunic that might
need to be trimmed off however,
very rarely some abdominal tissue
can come out through the inguinal
ring which will need urgent veterinary
attention. Sometimes everything can
look like it is going very well but about
a week post castration the scrotal
area swells, this is usually because the
wounds have healed too quickly and
trapped fluid inside. This may need
to be treated by opening the wounds
back up again, anti-inflammatories
and/or antibiotics.
I advise that you speak to
your own veterinarian regarding
the situation with your horse and
they will be able to give you more
specific guidance as to what you
should expect and the post operation
requirements. NM
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As general advice Donna would
suggest:
If there is a problem, do not
leave it as it will become more costly.
Watch out for rodents chewing
their way in.
If your roof has lifted just a
fraction it will let water in and in time
become a costly repair.
The months from the end of
March onwards are a great time of
year to undertake any groundwork
as working on the ground will leave
less impact at this time of year and
should avoid causing any muddy
gateways.
Donna has this to say about
mobile field shelters: “ Mobile
shelters by their very definition are
supposed to be moved every 6
weeks, this is not always practicable
in bad wet weather but from spring
time onwards this is a practice
that should be carried out. Always
consider how you are placing
your Field Shelter. The opening
should be placed away from the
prevailing winds and these shelters
are probably more effective in
the summer, providing a fantastic
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atching those gleeful bucks and flat out
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Annabelle Knight
Annabelle Knight
Working in the City, Annabelle Knight never dreamt that a dice with death
would lead her to a new passion in life
The Point of Oriental Medicine
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WORDS : Linda Warburton IMAGES : Annabelle Knight
ith an interest in
healing, Annabelle
embarked on a
course to become an equine Shiatsu
practitioner but changed course to
study Oriental Medicine & then went
on to become a Herbalist but it was
while she was caring for a donkey
that she contracted diphtheria after
saliva from the donkeys’ tongue
worked itself into her system and
she became seriously ill. Not many
people know that a donkey can carry
many different types of diphtheria
and Annabelle contracted the type
that can be transferred to humans.
She lost the use of speech, lost 3
and a half stone in weight, couldn’t
eat or drink as a membrane causes
the throat to close and nerve
endings and muscles were all
affected. Eventually after very little
signs of improvement, her daughter
introduced Annabelle to a Chinese
Acupuncturist and the rest is history.
That was seven years ago, and
Annabelle now looks the very picture
of fitness and health.
She decided to look into a
degree course in Acupuncture
and although she did not have the
necessary qualifications, because
of her life skills the University of
Greenwich took her on a 5 year
course which she was able to attend
at the nearby International College of
Oriental Medicine at East Grinstead.
This took her on a path that has
become her entire life, a path that
enables her to treat both humans
and equines.
Currently Acupuncturists are not
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April 2014 treatment in many ways, the list is endless; lower back
pain, IBS, fertility, anxiety, insomnia to name a few. A
course of six to 10 treatments are usually recommended
with occasional top ups. The costs are approximately £30
per session at the clinic.
It is Annabelle’s desire to be able to educate people
at a young age of the advantages of Oriental Medicine
thereby avoiding pain killers and antibiotics and alleviating
our over burdened National Health Service. Any schools
interested in a presentation should get in touch with
Annabelle directly. But hurry she is about to embark on a
Masters degree in Clinical Research. The nice thing about
Annabelle using Oriental Medicine is that her patients
are so supportive of her, introducing friends and family
members. It would appear that not only is Annabelle
hooked but so are her patients, a great accolade to
her methods and results for treating both Equines and
Humans.
Salsa Lady winning
qualifier last year
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qualified to place needles in animals;
however a Veterinary Practioner is
able to carry out dry needling, but
as Annabelle states “I studied for
five years to be able to practice,
while the dry needling course for
a Vet is only a few weeks.” It is
however permissible for Equine
Acupuncturists to use lasers instead
of needles.
Annabelle has 10 horses of her
own and since graduating she has
been treating them herself. As
they are her own horses she is
able to needle them but on visiting
horses she is only able to use laser
treatment. Five years ago, one of her
mares was exhibiting horrendous
behaviour and after a scan from a
Vet it was found that a huge tumour
the size of a rugby ball was sitting
on her ovary. She would display
behaviour similar to that of a Stallion.
With treatment from Annabelle she
is now so much better that she is
regularly out competing and her
condition is manageable.
Annabelle will carry out a
diagnosis for a client by considering
pulse therapy, a tongue check where
colour, size and macules are studied;
eyes are checked for membrane,
colour, iris and eyelids and the
overall pattern of the horse, such as
slow movement, energy levels and
the meridian points; all offering clues
which can lead Annabelle, like a
treasure hunt to a diagnosis.
Costs for treatment are usually
£50 per session.
Annabelle has had many
successes with ailments such as
Head Shaking, usually caused by
acute or chronic stress and Gastric
ulcers can be diagnosed by palpating
specific points on the pericardium
and spleen meridians; apparently
cabbage is a great help in the
treatment of this ailment.
Humans can benefit from
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Ollie – Owners : Sue and Laura Walker from Brighton
Ollie started headshaking
shortly after Sue & Laura
purchased him. He had
been castrated very late just
before being sold to them.
When Annabelle saw Ollie,
he was even headshaking
whilst being ridden indoors
during the Winter, so quite
a severe case.
Following an Oriental
diagnosis he was treated
with a bespoke herbal
formula and started to
improve very quickly. Ollie
has now been outgrown by
Laura and has been loaned
out to a very competitive
family where he regularly
competes and enjoys great
success.
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Annabelle Knight
Please mention
Salsa Lady – Owner : Liz Marlow
Salsa Lady was given to
Liz when her owner was
unable to deal with her
difficult behaviour and
inability to be ridden in
a snaffle bit. She failed to
respond satisfactorily to
a herbal protocol and it
was suspected there was
more going on. It was no
surprise that after a scan a
huge ovarian tumour was
discovered. Although local
vets advised removal, after
consulting with experts
from Newmarket the advice
was that removal would
render her unrideable
and that was if she even
survived the operation.
Salsa’s tumour was not
causing any discomfort but
her hormones were very
affected, with no production of LH and
FSH, the female hormones, and excess
production of testosterone. This made
her behave like a very irrational stallion
at times.
Following an Oriental diagnosis
and treatment with both herbs and
acupuncture Salsa and Liz have
progressed amazingly. They have
competed regularly at affiliated dressage
competitions, qualifying for the Area
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Festival championships at Hartpury on two occasions
at novice and elementary levels. They also reached the
Dressage Masters final at Hickstead. They have been
featured in Horse and Hound magazine four times (twice
in 2013) due to their high scoring wins at several shows.
Salsa and Liz are set to compete at Hartpury again on
April 10th to contend the Elementary championship and
have every hope for another successful outing.
None of this would have been possible if it were not for
the Oriental treatment she has received. Liz often says
that “if Salsa hadn’t come to us she would probably have
been put down long ago”!
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develop headshaking behaviour and others do not.
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Royal Command of Wentward (Aka Spider)
Sired by Multi
Supreme and British
National Champion
‘Royal Linsign’ by
Anglo Arab ‘Royal
Ensign’
148cms with fantastic
temperament, suitable
for breeding child’s
pony/show horse.
Siring quality 148cm – 153cm show stock.
Stud fee £350 natural cover only.
Presents:
DESTELLO IA
Stunning Grey Paso Fino stallion
Murraybrook
Moriarty
●m
ost successfully shown stallion in Europe
●w
inner of multiple awards in USA
NEW TO THE UK:
The ONLY Classic Fino Stallion in the
UK and Ireland
14.1 bay part bred
arab stallion. Reserve
champion part
bred Arab South
of England 2013,
champion part bred
Arab Kent county
2013, champion Arab
Edenbridge & Oxted,
and Senior 148cms
champion at the
Cherif Championship.
Stud fee £300 natural cover only.
For more information visit
www.murraybrookstud.co.uk
Tel: 07939 034775 KENT
Brego is a pure bred Spanish Mustang, and is standing
at the Cliveden Stud www.clivedenstud.co.uk
He is dual registered with the Spanish Mustang
Registry and the American Heritage Horse
Association, and has been graded by AHHA at 84.5%
for breeding stock.
He was affiliated with British Show Jumping late 2013
and is already accumulating appreciable winnings. He
also does Dressage, Eventing and Western.
www.ranchopavoreal.co.uk
Stud owner: Yvonne Bowen
Trainer: Rachel Bowen
Tel: 01787 377490 / 07811 335527
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April 2014 Dimpsey, Hiho
Silver’s sister
company, is
giving away one
gorgeous Tigres
Handbag (that
also makes a
great clutch bag,
cosmetic bag or
purse) in ‘Black
Splash’…or
piebald…for any
horse fans!
The cowhide bag is ideal for keeping money, make up and any other
essentials safe. It has a zip closure and a thin leather strap that can adorn
your wrist so everything is close by!
This stunning bag has been handpicked by the Dimpsey team from
Owen Barry’s collection of leather and suede products made in Britain, in
Somerset.
The Tigres Handbag has a Rrp of £40 and is available in a number of
other colours. To find out more about Dimpsey and to see the full collection,
see www.dimpsey.co.uk.
Worth
£40
A PALLET OF EASY PACK HAYLAGE
AND A PALLET OF EASY PACK BEDDING
FAVORITO DE PASO HONDO
Eye-catching Bay stallion
●E
xquisite movement
● Huge potential
● One of a kind
AN OWEN BARRY TIGRES
BAG FROM DIMPSEY!
Brego has a ‘can do’ attitude and a willingness to
please which when coupled to his loving and gentle
nature endears him to everyone who meets him.
For more information please contact Chris Thompson on
07860 223684 or e-mail [email protected]
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Easy Pack are offering you the
chance to win a pallet of Easy
Pack Haylage (25 bales) AND a
pallet of Easy Pack Bedding (42
bales)!
All you have to do to be in
for a chance of winning this
amazing prize is go to www.
easypackhaylage.com and fill in
the entry form.
You can even choose from Easy
Pack’s Timothy, Meadow or Rye
Haylage and Easy Pack’s Chopped
Straw, Miscanthus or Premium
Bedding.
A winner will be drawn at
random, details of T&C’s and
closing dates can be found at
www.easypackhaylage.com –
Good Luck!
Easy Pack Haylage & Bedding....
It’s what your horse would choose!
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Dimpsey Hiho Silver’s sister
company and are pleased to offer
our readers the chance to win an
Owen Barry Tigres Bag.
For your chance to win
just like us on facebook
(NagMag – www.
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or enter by sending an email
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(No later than 30th April, 2014).
Rules of Entry
The competition is open to UK mainland (including Isle
of Wight) residents only. Only completed entries received
by the closing date, April 30, 2014 will be eligible. No
entries received after that date will be considered.
No cash alternatives will be offered for any prize. The
Judges decision is final and no correspondence can be
entered into. Only one entry per household. Employees
of ENM Solutions, Dimpsey and their associated
companies and their families are not eligible to enter.
How to Enter
NAGMAG have teamed up
with Easy Pack and are pleased
to offer our readers the chance
to win a pallet of Easy Pack
Haylage and a pallet of Easy
Pack Bedding.
For your chance to win
just like us on facebook
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enter by sending an email
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com – see also on website
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The competition is open to UK mainland (including
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Tel: NagMag on 01273 491 922 or email: [email protected]
Isle of Wight) residents only. Only completed entries
received by the closing date, April 30, 2014 will be
eligible. No entries received after that date will be
considered. No cash alternatives will be offered
for any prize. The Judges decision is final and no
correspondence can be entered into. Only one entry
per household. Employees of ENM Solutions, Easy
Pack and their associated companies and their
families are not eligible to enter.
April 2014 NagMag ❘ 17
Fashion
Fashion
EQUINISTA
FASHIONISTA
New from Dressage Deluxe with
a retro look, the Spooks Pepper
Hooded Top. Colours: Royal Blue
or Green. Sizes: s,m,l,xl. www.
dressagedeluxe.co.uk Dressage
Deluxe Free Phone: 0800 321 3001
Horzehoods
Fleece noseband, zip
chin to chest, beautiful
variety of colours.
Sizes: XXS – XXL Visit
www.horzehoods.com.
Tel 0161 915 6940
Sponsor of the British Dressage
Medium Championships 2014
phy
Paul Ruffle photogra
Photo courtsey of
Rrp £24.99 – £34.99
(with ears £3 extra)
PLUS p&p
Rrp: £60.00
BRITA
A lightweight, water resistant
riding jacket that has it all from
Gersemi. Smart, stylish and
practical with back riding vent.
Colours: Forest, Marine and Sky.
Sizes: WS – XL
Amazing head bands
from Equiture
English leather and top quality
diamantes, made by hand
to order take a look at www.
equiture.biz for more designs.
(matching stock pin in image)
Rrp £182
Casco Mistrall THE must have safety hat for the
showing rider. It complements the traditional
tweed jacket and elegantly protects riders.
Sizes: S, M, L. Exclusive to Classic Dressage
www.classicdressage.com
Rrp £30 – £52
Over Reach boots
from Senots Ltd
Patent with fur cuff, patent
with fur cuff plus straight
line of crystals, or with zig
zag line crystals. Colours:
black, white, purple. Sizes
S – XL www.senots.co.uk
The must have accessories and clothing
this year is from Belgian designer Harald
Glööckler. Here is a small selection from his
range held at Equiworld Limited. To order
online visit www.equiworldlimited.co.uk. 
The Foxy Rider exclusive to HiHo Silver
– sterling silver fox face with either
turquoise or brown leather strap.
www.hihosilver.co.uk
Rrp: £85.00 (coloured trims available
at £8.00)
Rrp £60
BRING ME SUNSHINE!
From Timothy Foxx – a gorgeous
Yatesby Polo shirt. Sizes: 8 – 16.
Tel: 01296 423399 or visit www.
timothyfoxx.c.o.uk
Rrp £18 – £22.50
Stunning Saddlepad to compliment the
Glööckler Golden Crown Collection in
Pink. Sizes: Cob/full
Rrp £35.99
5cm wide double sided soft fleece,
stylish and washable bandages,
matches the Glööckler
Golden Crown
collection in Pink.
Set of 4.
Rrp £42
Ladies Waterproof, fur lined
mucker boots, ideal for down
the yard and riding – available
in pink or black from eBay shop
tack-n-hack. Sizes 4 – 8
Rrp £23.99 + £2.99 p&p
Rrp £20.99
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Cornish Riviera – Riding Holidays
Riding the Cornish Riviera
E
stablished in 1984 Cornish Riding
Holidays at Redruth in Cornwall
is a family business run by Janet
Dallimore and her daughter Karen Trezise. It
is a riding school open everyday and situated
at the World Heritage Site of the Mineral
Tramways and around Carn Brea Castle, with
beach riding on beautiful Gwithian beach
with miles of golden sands. They are BHS
Highly Commended, ABRS, OFSTED Club
Marked and Quality Tourism 4 star approved.
For adults the holidays are tailored to
suit the individual and run during Term
Time with virtually unlimited riding including
lessons in dressage, show jumping, cross
country and side saddle, hacking around the
stunning Cornish Countryside, swimming
with the horses and beach riding, you
choose what you want to do and the amount
of hours you spend in the saddle. The price
includes all food, riding and accommodation
in twin bedded en suite rooms and use of
the hot tub. Adults leave amazed at what
they have achieved in the week and how
much their riding has improved.
Children’s and family holidays take place
during all the school breaks and there is
a set programme which includes lessons,
hacking, beach riding, swimming with the
ponies, vaulting and a horse show and
Gymkhana. Horse activities start at 8 am
and some days continue to 8pm. Other
evenings we go to the cinema, shopping
or have a BBQ and a dip in the hot tub.
Everyday is fun packed and full of exciting
things to do.
All the instructors are qualified, First Aid
trained and CRB checked.
NagMag hears from a mother and son
who booked with Cornish Riding Holidays.
Alison is a lady in her forties and with her
son, aged 8, she booked a riding holiday
although not having ridden for twenty five
years plus and her son still on the lead rein,
she undertook the holiday with a certain
amount of trepidation. NM
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April 2014 CONTACT INFO 
For more information
please contact Karen
or Janet on 01209
211852 or visit www.
cornishridingholidays.co.uk
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Cornish Riviera – Riding Holidays
Alisons’ Story is written from the heart
A
s we drove down the lane towards Wheal Buller
my heart skipped a beat, alongside us to the left,
was an arena full of bright, colourful, welcoming
jumps, my years as a child flashed in front of me, years
spent jumping make shift jumps out of barrels and wooden
poles, no, time to get a grip of reality, I was a lot older now
and no way would I be jumping those during the holiday.
The cross-country course to our right looked even more
inviting, nip self, you are old!
We received a lovely welcome from Janet, she showed
us to our twin room, which was bright, clean, comfortable
with en suite, television and plenty of storage (we had
come with quite a lot of kit!). The bungalow was to be our
base for the week, a lovely communal lounge which as it
happened was where as a group we spent most evenings,
laughing, reminiscing days events, soothing our aching
joints and digesting our beautiful meals. A clean welcoming
bathroom , which proved essential for soaking aching
joints later in the week. A cosy dining room from which we
enjoyed beautiful home cooked food, wholesome, tasty
and plenty of it throughout the week.
The afternoon moved swiftly to our induction lesson.
Karen and Janet asked all of us (eight of us by now) what
sort of horse/pony we would like, what would we like to do
on our holiday, was there anything special we wanted to do,
what did we want to achieve, what did we not want to do,
they could not of been anymore comprehensive in getting
an understanding of what our wishes as “customers” were.
I had no specific requests just wanted to relive my
childhood and my love of horses. My son had specific
requests, he would like a chestnut pony with a white stripe
and he wanted to canter and jump, this is the young boy
still on the lead rein. He had spotted a pony in a stable he
liked the look of (I told him she was too big) but his heart
was set. So with an over riding aim to please Karen got the
chestnut pony out and she was to become my sons pony
for the week (…. And more but that is a whole different
story!)
All horses and ponies were well looked after, a whole
variety of breeds, sizes, abilities, what pleased me most
was the ponies still had their characters, they were happy
in their work.
The induction lesson went well, I still loved riding even
after all those years, our abilities were assessed and we
were split into two groups of four. My son was in a different
group. We left for a hack for us to get used to our horses,
as I happily rode away I heard my son telling the instructor
in his group yes he could canter , I smiled, knowing he
could not but I trusted his leader so much I thought what
will be will be.
As the week evolved we did so much, beech rides,
a stunning beach, miles of sand, long canters on the
water front, swimming with the ponies in the lake, a truly
out of this world experience, hours getting to know our
ponies, flat work lessons, jumping, yes jumping lessons,
cross country, day rides, western riding, lunge lessons,
amazing opportunities all worked around what each and
every guest wanted to achieve. Seven hours riding a day
fantastic. As a group we achieved so much, far more than
we hoped for and that lovely arena full of bright jumps,
we jumped them, every one of them, I smile to this day
because that was to change my life forever. Despite varying
abilities in our groups the instructors worked tirelessly to
ensure despite ability everyone achieved their personal
goals, no one felt they were holding up a group, nor do
I believe anybody felt they did not achieve their goals, I
know everyone did.
My son, did he canter, yes for miles, did he jump, yes
he did, this is the little boy that arrived with a good little
seat but no rein/head control, the improvement in a week
was immeasurable.
The week flew past we said our goodbyes and drove
away. Would we return? Undoubtedly.
My son has subsequently had two un-accompanied
children’s holidays when he was nine and 11. As a parent
I was totally confident (after experiencing the venue for
myself) he would be in excellent safe hands, learning lots,
mixing with children in a safe, secure yet free environment.
He loved both holidays; I still smile at some of his stories,
like how he spent £5 on polo’s for the ponies!! and that
we had packed a wash but he did not realise that until day
five!!
I have also had two further adult only holidays.
Faultless.
Cornish riding holidays is a very special place, in a
beautiful part of the country, amazing hacking, beautiful
countryside. Very peaceful too. Excellent instructors
working with a common aim of providing a lovely holiday
for guests. Karen and Janet run a very professional
business with excellent training, education for staff to
ensure fun but safe experience for guests. It gave me time
to re evaluate my life, my career, my dreams ….. That is
a very long story but needless to say that little chestnut
pony with a white stripe is a very big part of our family, as
is her friend who I enjoyed for my first week re living my
childhood. NM
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Cornish Riviera – Riding Holidays
International event rider
praises fabulous Open Day
Did
you
know?
A
T
he majority of regular riders know that the
British Horse Society run an approval scheme
for riding schools, but many riders do not
realise that there are grades of approval. When the B.H.S.
approve a riding school, they are principally concerned with
the welfare of the animals and the safe condition and fit of
their saddlery and equipment. However, before approving
a riding school as a Training Centre, a Fellow of the B.H.S.
will carry out an inspection, every two years, of the horses
and their ability, as well as the qualifications and ability
of the instructors. For example, in Cornwall where the
T.M.International School of Horsemanship operate, it is one
of only two B.H.S. Approved Training Centres in the whole
county. After one inspection, Inspector Jane Goldsmith
F.B.H.S. wrote, “This is a caring school where pupils are
well taught and looked after.”
This means participants in the school’s instructional
riding holidays for unaccompanied teenagers are assured
of a high standard of instruction from B.H.S. qualified
instructors, on well schooled horses and ponies.
Captain Ted Moore and his partner Mary, the
proprietors of T.M.International, believe that clients
should not have their mounts brought to them, all ready
to mount, as they do not learn any of the skills required
Fun-filled holidays for teenagers!
to care properly for a horse or pony. Therefore, their
instructional riding holiday clients are taught how to
bring in their mount from the paddock, groom it, put on
its equipment and after riding it, take off its equipment,
sponge the equine off if sweaty, feed it and turn it out in
the paddock.
The “jewel in the crown” of T.M.International is the
fantastic hacking available on Bodmin Moor, on the edge
of which the school is located. This means that road work
is minimal and on quiet unclassified roads. The daily
routine is a lesson in the morning, together with riders of
similar riding ability and a hack out on the moors in the
afternoon, where wild life abounds, including feral ponies.
Numbers are small, so it means clients enjoy lots of
personal attention and come away having learned a lot!
During school term time T.M. trains Working Pupils for
B.H.S. teaching qualifications, e.g. International Instructor
Level 1 (B.H.S.A.I.) which are the only equestrian
qualifications which are recognised world wide. NM
CONTACT DETAILS 
For more information contact Ted Moore on
01579 362895 or visit www.tminternational.co.uk
Blizzard on
Bodmin Moor
CORNWALL
Tel: (01579) 362895
www.tminternational.co.uk
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April 2014 Grove Farm Riding Schools
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large turnout of aspiring
riders were welcomed by
beautiful spring sunshine
to Grove Farm Riding school’s open
day on Sunday 16th March. Visitors
ranging from complete beginners to
the more experienced rider enjoyed
an action packed afternoon of
activities and an inspiring visit from
special guest, international event rider,
Francis Whittington.
The open day celebrated the
launch of the latest round of specialist
adult riding lessons, Take Back the
Reins (TBTR), a seven week course
of lessons based on the participants
personal goals delivered in a fun and
social atmosphere. The programme
has been developed by the British
Equestrian Federation’s Olympic and
Paralympic legacy scheme, Hoof.
Visitors received some great
nutritional advice from Saracen
Horse Feeds and Martin Channings
local tack shop did a roaring trade.
Louise Matthews was thrilled with the
positive response, especially the new
TBTR courses which saw plenty of
visitors signing up to take part at the
weekend.
“The day was fabulous and we
have had some really nice comments.
Francis was a big draw, giving a great
talk on his riding background and
future ambitions commented Louise
who has run the East Sussex based
riding school for over 10 years.
Professional event rider, Francis
Whittington, gave a demonstration on
Henry the mechanical horse and even
encouraged several first time riders on
board for some helpful tips, “All in all
brilliant job organising it. It was great watching someone who had never sat on a
horse before and to be able to show
them how much fun can be
had riding and enjoying the
sport we all love.”
“I had no choice
but to ride as a child
as my mum had
a riding school,
so I am a huge
supporter of local
equestrian centres
and what they do.
Grove did a cracking
job for all levels
of rider who came
yesterday”, enthused the
2014 CICO squad
member. NM
CONTACT DETAILS 
For anyone interested in taking part in Grove Farm Riding Schools’
latest round of Take Back the Reins, more information can be found
at the website www.grovefarmridingschool.com or email info@
grovefarmridingschool.com or by calling 01797 280362 / 07760 126145
the day went really well, Louise did a
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Tony Golding Charity Ride
Tony Golding Charity Ride
It was several years ago when NagMag first came across the talents of a little known
amateur photographer – Tony Golding
and this is my bit to try and help those who are suffering.’
Humble Tony, who fears being in the limelight more
than the challenge, says he hopes to inspire others by
carrying out the challenge.
‘If I can do this, anyone can do it,’ he adds. ‘If I
can clamber on to the back of one of these gorgeous
creatures with just a bit of weekly training from the team
at Hurst Green Shires, then hopefully others will think
anything is possible.’
Lingfield Park Resort – which last year organised
an award-winning Shire Horse Race with Hurst Green
Shires – has given Tony the use of its All-Weather track
on June 6th to complete the challenge. He aims to finish
it before racing on Saturday June 7th – just three weeks
before this year’s Shire Horse Race on Saturday June
28th.
‘The only down side of doing it at Lingfield is that the
horses will have been in training for the race,’ laughed
Tony who has two children with wife Michelle and three
from a previous marriage.
‘I’m just hoping they don’t take one look at the track
and think they’re in the race – this is about endurance,
not speed!’ NM
E
ver since meeting Tony Golding we have
followed, with interest and delight, the
photographic path that he has trod. He never
ceases to amaze and surprise with his special eye for
capturing the true spirit of a horse and the very essence
of the special bond between a horse and rider. His
photography is unique and we know find that Tony is
unique. He is a man driven by passion. That passion now
sees Tony selflessly giving back to society after dear ones
have been taken away.
Shire horse fan Tony Golding is to attempt a recordbreaking 34 hours in the saddle – despite NEVER riding a
horse before.
The amateur photographer, who fell in love with the
gentle giants while capturing them on film, is now in
training for the epic ride in aid of two charities close to his
heart.
He wants to raise £50,000 for Breast Cancer Research
and his local charity, Hospice in the Weald, by taking on
the saddle-sore challenge in June with the help of Hurst
Green Shires and Lingfield Park Racecourse.
The 57-year-old explained: ‘I want to do this to raise
years-old, but it terrified me and I never got back on. Now,
52 years later, I’ve decided to learn to ride so I can stay in
the saddle for 34 hours – each hour to represent a year
that Hospice in the Weald has been running.’
As a lorry driver, the only saddle Tony is used to is
the one in the cab of his vehicle, but he is determined to
see through the 136-mile ride, which will involve 10 shire
horses riding for two hours each on Lingfield’s All-Weather
track.
Each ‘session’ will involve buddy riders to ensure Tony
doesn’t fall asleep and is kept motivated on the ride. Tony,
from Paddock Wood in Kent, is hoping each ‘buddy’ will
be sponsored to help him reach his ambitious fundraising
goal.
‘I was petrified when I got on the first shire, Hercules,
at the beginning of the training sessions in January,’ he
admitted.
‘I used some steps to climb on him and was really
nervous. It felt completely alien to me and immediately
brought back that feeling of when I was a boy and terrified.
The hairs on the back of my neck were standing on end.
‘But then I remembered why I am doing it. I have lost
money for two brilliant charities and also to raise the profile
of the Shire Horse because the breed needs promoting.
‘I did get on a horse when I was about five or six-
two very close friends to cancer – one to breast cancer
and one to pancreatic and my father-in-law had nonHodgkins lymphoma. Cancer affects all of us in some way
© Carol Stevens Raycasse Photography
Saddlesore Tony’s epic
shire horse challenge
TONY’S FACEBOOK PAGE 
Tony Golding Charity Challenge will be keeping
his supporters updated with his progress and
donations can be made through his JustGiving
sites: Justgiving Hospice in The Weald http://
www.justgiving.com/Saddlesoretony and
Justgiving Breast Cancer Campaign link
http://www.justgiving.com/shirehorse
www.hurstgreenshires.com
© Carol Stevens Raycasse Photography
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Showtime ❘ Sussex n Surrey n Kent n Hampshire n Other Areas n
For event listings visit www.NagMagMagazine.co.uk ❘ Showtime
Unaffiliated Dressage Championship, Bodiam Int. Arena SUSSEX
Unaffiliated SJ with Cash Jumping, Golden Cross EC SUSSEX
Southdowns Findon Ride, Findon SUSSEX
FORTHCOMING EQUESTRIAN EVENTS IN YOUR AREA – APRIL 2014
Please note, we take all reasonable measures to ensure that details are correct at the time of going to Press. We accept
no responsibility or liability for any issues arising. If you would you like to promote your event in the magazine or on our
website please email details to: [email protected] or alternatively call us on 01273 491 922
WEDNESDAY APRIL 2ND
Evening Unaffiliated Dressage, Merrist Wood College SURREY
Racing At Lingfield Park, Lingfield Park Racecourse SURREY
Unaffilliated Dressage, Sands Farm Equitation Centre SUSSEX
THURSDAY APRIL 3RD
Racing At Lingfield Park, Lingfield Park Racecourse SURREY
Clear Round, Squirrells Riding School KENT
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SATURDAY APRIL 5TH
Training Clinic, The Borough SURREY
Nikki Crisp Dressage Clinic, Little Owl Stables SURREY
Dressage Afternoon, Bookham Riding Club Showfield SURREY
Racing At Lingfield Park, Lingfield Park Racecourse SURREY
SUNDAY APRIL 6TH
Charing Point To Point, Charing Point To Point KENT
Training Clinic, Drellingore Farm KENT
Indoor Eventers Challenge, Crockstead Equestrian Centre
SUSSEX
MONDAY APRIL 7TH
Ride/Road Safety 6 – 8pm Session 3, Squirrells Riding School
TUESDAY APRIL 8TH
Cross Country £75pp, Squirrells Riding School
KENT
KENT
WEDNESDAY APRIL 9TH
Racing At Lingfield Park, Lingfield Park Racecourse
SURREY
Show Dates
FRIDAY APRIL 11TH
Racing At Fontwell, Fontwell Park Racecourse SUSSEX
Pony Day/Pony Club badges day £55, Squirrells Riding School KENT
SPRING SHOW
SATURDAY APRIL 12TH
Ride/Road Safety Session 4, Squirrells Riding School KENT
Indoor two day event, Merrist Wood College SURREY
4 Day Horse Training Clinic, Pleasant Rise Equestrian Centre SUSSEX
South Of England (1) BE, South Of England Showground SUSSEX
Dressage Championships, Crockstead Equestrian Centre SUSSEX
Sunday 27th April 2014
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QUALIFIERS; HOYS, CHERIF, BACS, CRABBET, CHAPS, MIDLAND YR
Send an A5 SAE to: Mrs D Gambrill, 20 Lovelace Court, Bethersden, Ashford, Kent TN26 3AY
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Sunday 6th July 2014
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QUALIFIERS; BACS, CHERIF, CRABBET, P(UK), EQUIFEST, MIDLAND YR
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SUNDAY APRIL 13TH
Ride/Road Safety Exam, Squirrells Riding School KENT
Dressage Training Day, Capricorn Equestrian KENT
Sally Thurloway Jumping Clinic, Little Owl Stables SURREY
British Dressage, Priory Equestrian Centre SURREY
Versatile Trec Horse/pony, Bookham RC Showfield SURREY
South Of England (1) BE, South Of England Showground SUSSEX
SQUIRRELLS RIDING SCHOOL
Making Riding Fun!!
April 10th Cross Country Clinic
April 11thPony Day and Pony
Club Badges Day
April 15th Combined Training
April 16thPony Day and Pony
club badges day
April 18th Dressage Show open to public
April 21st Fun Show & jumping qualifiers
April 25thRobert Pickles clinic
45min slot
April 28thBHS Child protection
course(book via BHS)
We offer lessons from beginner to advanced, kids to adults, fun or training
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April 2014 PLUMPTON COLLEGE
ANNUAL HORSE SHOW
SATURDAY 17th MAY 2014
Show Jumping / Dressage / In-Hand & Ridden Showing /
Working Hunter
For schedule send SAE to:
Show Secretary, Plumpton College, Ditchling Road,
Nr Lewes, East Sussex BN7 3AE
View schedule online at www.plumpton.ac.uk or call (01273) 892107
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MONDAY APRIL 14TH
4 Day Horse Training Clinic With A Certified Monty Roberts
Instructor, Pleasant Rise Equestrian Centre SUSSEX
TUESDAY APRIL 15TH
Combined Training £50pp, Squirrells Riding School KENT
4 Day Horse Training Clinic With A Certified Monty Roberts
Instructor, Pleasant Rise Equestrian Centre SUSSEX
WEDNESDAY APRIL 16TH
Pony Day/Pony Club badges day £55, Squirrells Riding School KENT
Evening Indoor Clear Round SJ, Merrist Wood Col. Surrey
THURSDAY APRIL 17TH
Daniel Greenwood Dressage Training Clinic, Merrist Wood Col. SURREY
Brendon Saddlery
& Pyecombe Shows
AFFILIATED BS SENIOR / JUNIOR SHOWS
JUMPING
SHOWS
Incl:UNAFFILIATED
Newcomers 2nd round
& Junior
2nd rounds
AFFILIATED BS SENIOR / JUNIOR SHOWS
include CRICKLANDS qualifiers
UNAFFILIATED JUMPING SHOWS
UNAFFILIATED
DRESSAGE for all levels
include CRICKLANDS qualifiers
CLEAR ROUND DAYS & CLINICS
CLEAR
ROUND
DAYS
& CLINICS
NEW
SPRING
STOCK
NEW
SEASONSchockemohle,
RANGES IN STOCK:
Ariat,
Kingsland,
B Vertigo,
Animo, Ariat,
Kingsland,
B Vertigo, Horze,
TBK, Prestige,
Legacy,Mark
HKM,
Horze,
Brogini,
Prestige,
Whitaker,
Shires,
Stephens,
Todd, Stubben,
Horseware
Todd,Whitaker,
Stephens,
Stubben,
JinCaldene,
Stirrups,
Veredus
FRIDAY APRIL 18TH
Dressage show open to public, Squirrells Riding School KENT
Team And Individual Showjumping, Blue Barn EC KENT
Racing At Lingfield Park, Lingfield Park Racecourse Surrey
SATURDAY APRIL 19TH
Charing Point To Point, Charing Point To Point KENT
NPS area 20 Spring Show, Crockstead Equestrian Centre
SUSSEX
SUNDAY APRIL 20TH
Tsr & Great Chart Showing Clinic, Blue Barn EC KENT
Unaffiliated Show Jumping, Eaglesfield Equestrian Centre KENT
British Dressage, Frensham Manor Equestrian SURREY
Show Jumping Afternoon, Bookham Riding Club Showfield SURREY
Winter Dressage Series, Warren Barn Farm SURREY
MONDAY APRIL 21ST
Aldington Point To Point Aldington Point To Point Course KENT
Fun Show & Jumping Qualifiers Squirrells Riding School KENT
4 Day Join Up Pleasant Rise Equestrian Centre SUSSEX
www.brendonsaddlery.co.uk
Open Mon-Sat & Show Days
www.brendonsaddlery.co.uk 01273 845545
www.brendonpyecombe.co.uk
01273 845545 Online Store & Onsite 01273
Shop 845508
01273 845508
All show
dates & schedules
www.brendonpyecombe.co.uk
Jumping
& Dressage
Shows
WEDNESDAY APRIL 23RD
Investec Spring Meeting Epsom Downs Racecourse SURREY
Evening Indoor Clear Round SJ, Merrist Wood College SURREY
4 Day Join Up Pleasant Rise Equestrian Centre SUSSEX
Hors
Entr e
Close ies
8th A On
pril
THURSDAY APRIL 24TH
4 Day Join Up Pleasant Rise Equestrian Centre SUSSEX
Racing At Brighton Brighton Racecourse SUSSEX
FRIDAY APRIL 25TH
Indoor Winter SJ Championship night, Mount Mascal Stables KENT
Robert Pickles Clinic £60pp 45 minute, Squirrells Riding School KENT
2 Day Long Lining Pleasant Rise Equestrian Centre SUSSEX
SATURDAY APRIL 26TH
2 Day Long Lining, Pleasant Rise Equestrian Centre SUSSEX
Belmoredean Dressage, Belmoredean SUSSEX
Parham Point To Point, Parham Point To Point Course SUSSEX
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Good Friday
18th April 2014
Support Cranleigh Riding
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Enjoy our 11 mile ride through
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loodhounds Events
Coakham B
Coakham Bloodhound Hunt Ball
April 26th, The High Rocks, Tunbridge Wells
7pm – 2am, Tickets £55, Pc Members £50
Email: [email protected] Tel: 01424 216747
Combining the Ball and the Quarry Supper!
The Coakham Spring Bank Holiday Ride
Monday 5th May 2013
with optional jumps – Distance approx 10 miles or 4 miles
For more details see www.coakhambloodhounds.com
Design & Build All-Weather
Arenas And Gallops
For all your equestrian supplies & needs
4a Croft Works,
Diplocks Way,
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BN27 3JF
(Find us behind the BP Garage)
Phone:- O1323 449429
Organiser of
Equi-Expo
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Free Delivery on orders over £15 within 15 miles
Email:- [email protected]
Open 9.00am to 5.00pm Monday to Saturday
ANNUAL MASTER CLASS
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• Delivery Service Available
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Open Mon – Sat 9am – 6pm, Sun 9am – 1pm
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Equine Laundry based at
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Using Nikwax products we wash, reproof
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Experienced and helpful we can quote for repairs
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For information contact: Amanda Hubbard
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The Haylage
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From 9am and throughout the day
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01622 815356
Tel: 01273 844007 or 07860 206269
Rockrose Farm, Clayton Hill, Pyecombe, Brighton BN45 7FF
Saturday 17th May 2014
Kent County Showground,
Detling, Kent ME14 3JF
£10 per adult on the gate
£8 pre-booked online
Under 16 FREE
Call JIM BOYCE for details and BROCHURE
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“The show for everyone who’s lives involve horses!”
EQUI-EXPO 2014
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• Horse and Pet Feed • Local deliveries
Local produce – New Tea Shop now open
Tel: 01273 424651
Monday – Saturday 9 – 5 Sunday 10 – 4
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Polo Forage Offers:
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The Haylage is grown by
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Credit cards accepted
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RUGWASH
Open Saturday Mornings
• All types of rugs washed,
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• Outdoor clothing reproofed
• Viral disinfection of rugs
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• Free collection and delivery
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0797 315 15 45
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LEVADE SYSTEMS
Established 1989
Manufacturer of stables and ancilliary buildings,
mobile units and other larger style timber buildings
Lines Farm Estate, Hartfield, East Sussex TN7 4HT
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Ockham Liveries
DIY / Assisted DIY livery available
• Peaceful, friendly Yard • Floodlit sandschool
• Daily turnout • Excellent hacking
• Opposite bridle path • Resident caretaker
• Tea/coffee facilities • Toilets • Car Park
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07841 355688
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Priory Home Farm
Equestrian Centre
BHS Approved Yard
Facilities include:
– Skewbald, Mare, 6 years, 16 hands · By Double
Take 111 (Stanhopes Didicoy) · Out of Miss Vettori
(Tb). An exceptional little horse that has been
lightly shown qualifying for the RIHS as both a 4/5
year old. Won most of her BSPA/CHAPS classes.
Jumps to 1.10 and done XC schooling. Bred to
event. Serious enquiries only please. £POA
RIDMOR JOKER – Amazing Super
Star Pony. 6 yrs 147cm gelding. Attaining
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season!He does not need calmers or ear plugs
has a fantastic jump and has done unaff
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share a definite hoys prospect. £POA
CHIDDOCK NIGHT TIME – Black, Mare,
5 Star Livery for your horse or pony!
Priory Road, Bilsington, Nr Ashford, Kent TN25 7AU
01233 721770
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April 2014 Aldershot Road, Worplesdon, Surrey GU3 2BE
We are a family run yard based in Guildford, Surrey and
specialise in showing from lead reins to intermediates.
We can provide a range of services tailored to suit your
individual needs.
DOUBLE PRINT Show / Potential Event
• 60x30 Indoor school
• 40x20 outdoor Manege
• 7 furlong woodchip canter track
• Turnout pen
• Covered horse walker
• Vet room with horse stocks
• Over 1000 acres of off road hacking
• Hot water washdown
• Friendly experienced staff
• 24hrs supervision
• Luxury stables which include:
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www.bilsingtonprioryestate.co.uk
FROGROVE FARM
5 years, 143 hands · By Chiddock Time Limit
· Out Of Fairholme Rosettas Rhythm Another
outstanding pony bred by the late Gillie Davies
at the Chiddock Stud. Superb prospect for the
new HOYS part bred class. Backed & turned
away. Winner of the Equifest show ponies and
3rd in the PUK pb’s. Regularly handled by children and good to do in
all respects. Suit dressage lines. Make fantastic home produced pony
and potential brood mare. £4,500
For more information please call Gayle or Emma-Jayne
on 01483 236445 or mobile 07851 806691
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