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“Bain Park Barnaby”Photo By: Mel Spittall MS Equipix

New Forest Ponies - Page 4

Scenic RimLocal HorseMagazine

“Local Business’s advertising to Local People”.

Separated into eachDiscipline

Making it easier to find what you are looking

for.

Article’s:Colleen Kelly – Rider Biomechanics ExpertLinda Parelli – Developing a BondPolo – Ashling Polo TournamentJohn Wicks – 3 x Australian Reining ChampionDon & Karen Sullivan – Training the Show Jumper

December/January 2010/2011

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Linda Parelli

ContentsCover Story Page....4New Forest Ponies

Breeds Page....6Properties for Sale Page..67

DisciplinesCamp Drafting/Cutting Page..11Dressage Page..15Eventing Page..19Natural Horsemanship Page..23Polo Page..27Pony/Riding Clubs Page..31Reining Page..39Show Jumping Page..43Showing/Agricultural Page..47Western Pleasure/Performance Page..51Full Event Calendar Page..55

Service DirectoryAgistment Page..59Dental Page..60Farriers Page..61Produce Page..62Saddleries Page..63Transport/Rug Repairs Page..64Trainers & Breakers Page..65Veterinary Page..66

From The EditorWelcome to the first edition of the Scenic RimLocal Horse Magazine. The magazine is separatedinto each discipline making it easier for the readerto find what they are looking for. Each disciplinehas it’s own section with a What’s on Calendar,and an Educational Article in each area, a Coaches& Trainers listing, Horses For Sale, PositionsVacant and advertising from Service Providers ineach discipline. The magazine also offers aseparate Service Directory, Horse Properties forsale and a Rental Properties section.

Wishing you a Very Merry Xmasand a safe and Happy New Year.

Until February,Happy Reading, Kristi

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The New Forest ponies most endearing quality istheir inbred, gentle nature. Their calmtemperament naturally recommends them as anexcellent choice and an ideal mount for bothchildren and adults. They have long been racedlocally and are surprisingly fast, especially overrough terrain. They are suited to many competitiveactivities from Pony Club to polo, driving todressage, they are naturals at jumping andgymkhana and are successfully trained to carryhandicapped riders.

All in all, the modern New Forest Pony is anexceptional all-rounder with an endearingcharacter, that has developed as a result ofboth its unique environment and strongassociation with the people who have beenresponsible for the development of the breed.

Intelligence, strength, calm temperament and versatility.

The New Forest Pony… a true all-rounder…

The New Forest Pony is a recognized British Isles breed but has an unusual backgroundfor a native pony breed. The earliest record of horses in the New Forest dates back to 1016when rights of common pasture were granted to the people living in what was a royalhunting ground. Since then, either as specific attempts to improve the breed or just as partof the normal life and trade in the New Forest, many outside breeds were introduced.Notable blood lines were Welsh, Thoroughbred, Arab and Hackney. Later, anotherconcerted effort was made to improve the New Forest blood and other British Isles ponyblood-lines were introduced to achieve this, including Fell Ponies, Dales, Highlands,Dartmoor and Exmoor.

History of the New Forest Pony….

Photo’s by: Graham Cooper www.pennineimages.com

Photos by: nfpsna

Photo by: Venderers of the New Forest

Photo by: Graham Cooper

Reg. APSB New Forest Pony

Stallion, brown bay14.1hh.

D.O.B: 7/11/2006. Nebiolo is animpeccably bred handsome youngstallion by the English New Forest PonyStallion “Applewitch Pure Magic”, whois one of the leading New Forest siresin UK. Nebiolo’s dam is a consistentwinner at blue chip shows includingBarastoc HOTY Victoria. Nebiolo is amagnificent pony, very correctconformation, powerful hindquarters,excellent bone, extravagant movementand a superb temperament.

In his only outing he was champion NewForest colt or stallion at the Victorian APSBshow 2008 where he also won the prestigious2yo Foal Futurity, as did his dam. He is nowshowing enormous promise at pony dressage.Nebiolo possesses all the right qualities tobreed purebreds or cross with smallWarmbloods, Thoroughbreds, Arabians,Stock Horses, Quarter Horses and ponies toproduce top performance galloways orponies. Chilled Semen available. Contact kaythornton, Heatherley Equestrian Centre. Ph(07) 54853297, Email: [email protected]

Bain Park Nebiolo (AI)

STUD FEE:$950 inc. GST + agistment

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Welsh Mountain Section AReg. Arabian PonyReg. Dilute Buckskin

Wynmah Stud offers for sale a selection of quality young stock, ridden ponies & broodmare

All with proven blood lines at reasonable rates

“Wyann Caramel Classic” exudes exceptional quality and temperament, By the age of 2 ½ yrs “Classic” had won over 72 sashes including Supreme of Supremes, Grand Championships& Futurity winner.

History of the Welsh Pony:Theorigin of the Welsh MountainPony is not clear. It is believedthat during Roman times horsesof eastern origin were crossedwith native Welsh stock. Duringthe 18th century Thoroughbred,Arabian and Barb blood wasintroduced. The easterninfluence can be seen in thebeautiful head, the dishedprofile and the big eyes andnostrils. The Welsh MountainPony was used for shepherdingand hunting. It has lived in theharsh rugged landscape of Walesfor may centuries and forms thebase of all Welsh Ponies. TheWelsh Mountain Pony,considered by may to be themost beautiful pony, is able tothrive in harsh weatherconditions and on meagrerations. It has been used toimprove the New Forest and theBritish Riding Pony. The breed ispopular in many countries andhas been exported to the UnitedStates, Europe, Africa, Australiaand New Zealand.

Standing at Stud this season $600 LFG

WYNMAH PONY STUDPalomino Rd, Tamborine [email protected]: 07 55436 076M: 0428 664 746

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FOR SALE - Breeds

Midnight Ovation - 35inch 6 y.o. Mare• Proven Breeder, having lovely correct and quiet temper mated foals.

• Lovely movement, would be an asset to any breeding Stud.• Bellequine bloodlines. Has MHAA papers.

• Currently empty And ready to breed this coming season.Sad sale due to loss of interest in minis - Ph: Tori 5564 8951

Tiantay Suprize - 1y.o. Black Filly• Spectacular movement and has a bubbly character.

• Would suit a show, breeding or family home.• Bellequine bloodlines (Dam is mare above).

• Very correct in conformation. A very sad sale! - Ph: Tori 5564 8951 or Email [email protected]

Welsh B – 2 y.o. FillyWynmah Porcelain Doll - 28/12/2008

•Imported Bloodlines.• Very successful show parents.

• Dam – Victorian Foal of the Year - 2003Jeannie 5543 6076 or 0428 664 746 www.wynmahponystud.webs.com

Welsh A – FillyWynmah Fairy Kisses - 07/09/2010

• Very Impressive Bloodlines.• Top Lead Line Pony.

• Entered for Welsh Futurity 2012Jeannie 5543 6076 or 0428 664 746 www.wynmahponystud.webs.com

Welsh A – Filly BuckskinWynmah Tink-A-Belle - 12/11/2009

•Imported Bloodlines.• Very successful show parents.

• Entered for Welsh Futurity 2011Jeannie 5543 6076 or 0428 664 746 www.wynmahponystud.webs.com

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What’s On CalendarCampdrafting/Cutting

www.ncha.com.auwww.campdraft.com.au

www.ashs.com.au

December 2010 Junior ASH Championships Beaudesert 13th & 14th

January 2011

NSW - December Nundle – 02 6766 6682 3rd to 5th DecASH Approved Sale Dalby – 07 4669 6955 4th & 5th DecGlen Innes – 02 6732 1744 10th to 12th DecRed Range – 02 6734 2308 18th & 19th Dec

QLD – JanuaryCunningham - 07 4667 4718 15th & 16th JanTenterfield - 02 6736 1124 22nd & 23rd JanYarraman – 07 4163 8506 29th Jan Stanthorpe Show - 07 4683 3119 30th Jan

NSW – JanuaryNowendoc – 02 6777 0806 31st Dec & 1st Jan

NSW - February NCHA National Finals - AELEC Tamworth 22nd – 26th Feb

Surrounding Area’s

Quietly spoken, down to earth, Brad Baker is a horseman of many talents.......versatility is just second nature. When he is not down on the property (Dun Bible Creek) in Murwillumbah with his many horses, he is off travelling the countryside competing with his Stallion, Campdraftingand showing. Then as a side line, the man rides Saddle Broncs at rodeos! These days Brad works at the Australian Outback Spectacular as a rider and plays Multiple Roles as Jim, Bill, Sergeant & Roman Riding.....

Man With A VisionBrad Baker

“A good campdrafter is not just a fine horseman, but has the skill to select a suitable beast from the mob that will

run well”.

The sport is conducted in a set of yards attached to an arena and requires the competitorto "cut out" a beast from the yard or "camp", follow it out through the open gate into thearena where he must guide the beast around a course of a right and left hand turnsbefore guiding it through a gate, all in a few short minutes. (See diagram at left)Points are scored by horse and rider for cut out, horse work and course completion, froma possible total of 100 points. A good campdrafter is not just a fine horseman, but has theskill to select a suitable beast from the mob that will run well.

If there is one tip I could give, it would be, “always go to people that have achieved more than you”, I have achieved a lot by doing this, thanks to Kevin Johnston who always offers advise, every thing he has told me has worked, he has switched me on and changed a lot of my style & the way I attack – listen to what they say and do it....

As a senior rider, Brad’s highlight is his Dual Reg Stock/Quarter Horse Stallion “Dun BC Acreslad”. Brad said he is a “Natural Athlete”, he wants to do it, He has breedhim, broken him in and he is now a champion taking out the 2009 Beaudesert Stockman’sChallenge, Champion Two Handed Cutting at Graftons Stockhorse Championships,1st in the Maiden at Rathdowney Draft, 1st in the Tabulem 24 yard cut out, Champion Led Colt/Stallion & Champion Working Stockhorse at Lismore, Aust Stockhorse Champion, Champion Working Horse, Champion Led & Supreme Champion Hack at Beaudesert Show. Brad said “its self satisfaction to see the results”.

Brad can remember being in the saddle from a young age of 5 and from the age of 8, Brad with his dad, Trevor Baker would attend many shows, taking out 3 NSW Titles, 2 Zone Titles and ranking 5th in the ACA Aust Title. Brad says “he is forever in debt to his farther who is his mentor, he has been my support and taught me so much, he has been by my side every step of the way”.

Where does Brad see himself in the future? He would like to start a breeding program and at the end of the day have

a good line of horses.

Hints and Tips for Beginners – From Brad Baker

1.Find a horse that is already going and can come back to your level. A going horse is going to help you learn faster.2.Always warm up your horse before your run. Eg Canter the course also by taking cattle back or canter a few circles outthe back.3.At least 10 to 15 runs before your run go to the yard and start looking at the cattle. If you’re not sure on picking your cattlefind someone with experience that will, don’t be afraid to ask the right person.4.Always have three cattle picked out before your run. When I’m in the yard waiting for my run I like to ride to the eye of thethree cattle that I have picked to see which one turns away from my horse best.When the judge tells me I can start I like to be able to move the beast out to the side at the back of the yard from the mob,so then which I can step in to my cow at the right time so I can bring it up singly. I am a big believer in taking the beast youhave selected to the front of the yard by itself. Which is not easy to do, it will take time, patience and practice. If you havecattle at home you can work on doing this and remember you can never stop learning.

A SPOT IN CASE I HAVE FORGOTTEN ANYTHING

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FOR SALE - Camp Drafting/Cutting

Coaches & Trainers - Camp Drafting/Cutting

Welsh A – Filly BuckskinWynmah Tink-A-Belle - 12/11/2009

•Imported Bloodlines.• Very successful show parents.

• Entered for Welsh Futurity 2011Jeannie 5543 6076 or 0428 664 746 www.wynmahponystud.webs.com

CUTTING

David Manchon – 5464 2830 | 0424 639 775

Jonathan Dudley – 5463 8098 | 0401 729 048

Larry Hudson Jnr – 5463 6145 | 0427 403 508

CAMPDRAFTING

David Manchon – 5464 2830 | 0424 639 775

Dick Buckam– 5463 8110 Camp

Yves Cousinard & Christine BayerBREEDING & TRAINING QUALITY

HORSES142 Armstrong RdBiddaddaba Qld 4275

Ph/Fax (07) 5543 0112Email:[email protected]

Young Rider of the MonthMatthew Cutbush

AGE: 13CLUBS: Australian Campdraft Assoc, Australian stock Horse Society, Beaudesert Cutting & Western Performance Club & Tamborine

Pony ClubHORSE DETAILS:

Banderrra Miss Matchmaker – 13 y.o. bay ASH mareTassa Rainbow Angel - 14 y.o. mare (in foal)Cherrington Lady Harriet (Bon –Bon) – 19 y.o. Sec A Welsh Pony mare (retired)

DISCIPLINES:CampdraftCuttingASH Show Classes

HOW LONG HAVE YOU HAD THIS HORSE?I got Bon-Bon when I was 6 & learnt to ride on her after starting on my mother's stock horse gelding, I even took Bonnie tocampdraft training even though she was smaller then most of the steers we were tracking. Then I progressed to Angel when Iwas 9 after riding another QH briefly. I started riding Matchmaker in May 2009 & since then I have done quite a fewcampdrafts. My first run was at Boonah last year. I also do cattle & horsemanship clinics. Cutting has helped me with cattlework & saddle time & the club is really great.

HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN RIDING?I started riding when I was about 5 & when I got Bonnie for Xmas the next year I learnt in the round yard at home beforestarting pony club at The Oaks in Sydney. I have learnt a lot since I began riding Match as she is such a well trained cow horsethat she teaches me as well as looking after me.

HIGHLIGHTS:Places & Prize money in:- Tamborine Mt Show ASH classes- Beaudesert Show ASH classes- Beaudesert Branch ASH Midsummer Maiden Junior Campdraft 2010- Rosewood Pony Club Draft 2010- 2nd Youth Cutting BCWP 2009

GOALS:I would like to do some Youth Stock Horse Challenges next year & keep trying my best in campdrafts now I am in the juvenile division.

COACHING:I started draft coaching with Rob Blacker in Sydney, he used to say the most important thing was control. In Qld I have hadlessons from Luke Klan & Mick & Cheryl Storey who run fantastic cattle work clinics. I am going to start lessons soon with alocal draft/cutting trainer called David Hogg. I also did a couple of clinics with chip Johnston in NZ. I am looking forward to theSEQ Youth ASH camp soon as David Wilson is the head coach & we get to do all sorts of different things from polocrosse todentistry.

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December 2010 Off Season

January 2011

December 2010 PRARG Summer Series 5th DecContact: Jackie Collins Ph: 3807 5985 Email: [email protected] Web: www.prarg.com

January 2011 8th & 22nd JanPRARG Summer SeriesContact: Jackie Collins Ph: 3807 5985 Email: [email protected] Web: www.prarg.com

Surrounding Area’s

To advertise your upcoming events for FREEcontact Scenic Rim Local Horse Magazine

[email protected]

What’s On CalendarDressage

Biomechanics expert ColleenKelly explains:“While most people obsess about their horse being ‘onthe bit’, few are aware that they as riders, also moveabove and below the vertical in terms of their headposition. Particularly relevant to head nodding is that theangle of the riders chin in relation to the chest shouldn'tchange during ‘bouncier’ movements such as sitting trot.When the chin comes closer to the chest (decreasing theangle), then raises up and moves away from the chest(increasing the angle), then comes closer to the chestagain, it becomes the traditional head nod. Another wayof visualising what is happening when the head isnodding is to pretend you're wearing a surgical collarwhile riding a movement where the habit shows up, as,irrespective of whether the shoulders and torso moved upand down your chin would keep banging into the collar.“But the head nod is rarely the only thing moving in theriders body, usually the feet also bump and there ismovement in the hands – its a generic wobble that startsat the centre of gravity of the rider, at the belly button,and just goes out to the extremities with which that riderhas a problem. It may represent itself in head nod, handwobbles, feet bumping and in worse case scenarios, thebutt coming off the saddle., but its a generic wobble thatrequires a generic solution. Its more fixing the ridersentire body than fixing one little tiny bit of it.“The answers in not in moving your head in a differentway, holding it in a different way or following with yourhips. I've done all that, and quite frankly I was still areally bad sitting trotter and still wobbled. For me the‘old fashioned’ balance exercises that have been aroundlost and forgotten offer the solution.“the very first thing they do at the Spanish riding Schoolis stand straight up in the saddle over the pommel andlearn to balance up in trot and gradually lower the pelvicfloor an inch, and an inch, and an inch and an inch untilthey are in contact with saddle. They don't sit, theybarely touch the saddle and then they are able to glazeover all this movement underneath, their hips barleymove their heads stay in the centre.

“It’s not jumping two point, its standing straight up withyour pubic bone up over your toes and your belly buttonover your pubic bone so your not tucked behind orleaning in front. Its just like you were standing and youstay in the rising trot, with the horse on the bit, regular,straight and everything that the dressage horse has to be.You have to learn to do it from up there and slowly butsurely, inch by inch, month by month you get to thepoint where your pelvic floor touches the saddle butinstead of working form the bottom and bouncingaround in the saddle and trying to fix that, we workfrom the top and your instantly still, the rattles are gone.Then you just need to learn to bring that stillness backanother couple of inches, and another couple of inches.“Its balance, skill, co-ordination, fitness and fear – ifyou’re afraid and you’re holding the horse back all thetime and jamming him up then that will have a big affectas he’ll be stiff and you wont be able to sit to that. Poorposture, poor conformation, a poor physical body andpoor training are all factors, but the only way I know toreally, really fix it, is to go back to the balancing exerciseslike they do at the Spanish Riding School.“An interesting exercise I often use to emphasise howmuch movement of the head can influence the weightdistribution, and therefore stability and effectiveness ofthe rider, involves a wooden saddle stand ‘horse’ and foursets of bathroom scales, each set of scales is placed undera saddle stand leg then the rider ‘mounts’ and is asked tocast their eyes downwards. No movement of the head isallowed just the eyeballs can move. Most are amazedwhen on average, there is 11kg of difference created justby looking down, so just imagine how much it would beduring a ‘head nod’! In effect the slight imbalance of therider measured in this experiment means an unnecessary11kg remains on the forehand of the horse.

www.collenkelly.net

Colleen Kelly first started her career in exercise physiology and now, some 30 years later, is one of the worlds most sought-after speakers on sports biomechanics, specialising in seat, posture & balance of the rider.

Her world lecture tour includes Official Equestrian Federations, FEI Level Judge’s clinics, world class conferences, and the worlds largest universities.

Although Colleen is well known for judging at National and Royal Championships, and for receiving a remarkable 100% in her Official Dressage Judges Exam. It’s her ‘Irish Sense of Humour’ that keeps audiences laughing & has seen her awarded

with 3 separate awards for her work with Riding for Disabled.

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FOR SALE - Dressage

Sus i e C o o p e r . . .

Ph 0417854427

•Lessons from beginners to advanced, riders of any age.•Dressage , Jumping, Show & Horse management.

•Schooling & exercising horses also available.•Over 20 years teaching experience.

Will Travel to You.....

Qualified EA/NCAS Coach

Coaches & Trainers - Dressage

• This horse shows a real aptitude for dressage.• Currently competing novice (training Elementary).

• Keen Jumper & has done some cross country & showjumping.• He’s a nice type & has been lightly show for numerous placings.

Suit Experienced Rider Ph: Calista 0424 300 394

Welsh Pony Gelding 5yo12hhExceptional Movement

This little pony can do it all. Leading rein, child’s first ridden, Hunter pony, jumping, PC, trail riding, but his

forte is dressage. Scoring 60 & 70% for prelim & novice. Phone: Jeannie 5543 6076 or 0428 664 746

$10,000 Neg

KISS - Black/Brown TB Mare15.3h• Lovely elastic paces, very willing.

• Currently establishing basic Flat work & jumping 60cm .• Kiss would suite any discipline for any competitive rider.

• Exceptionally talented 6 y.o., just started back in work with 16 y.o. rider.To Good Home Only Ph: Tori 5564 8951 or Email [email protected]

ALL ROUNDER - TB Gelding15.3 ¾ h

Great InterschoolPony

Are you Really Fit enough to

ride well???

Be The Best Rider You Can Be !Horse Riding isn’t just about sitting in the saddle and letting your equine companion do all the work. To ride well and getthe best results from our horses takes hard work. We expect our horses to be athletes but are we fit enough to get theresults we work so hard to try and achieve.Fit to Ride is passionate about its members fulfilling their riding capabilities and improving their health and well beingalong the way with our horses.Personal Trainer, with 20 years experience, Fiona Porteous has tailoring a fitness program directed at key focus offitness, flexibility and core strength. As a trainer to the stars at City Gym in Sydney, and an avid dressage and eventingcompetitor. Fiona understands the fitness requirements to ride and ride well.Please join us to experience a new level to your own personal fitness and see the results in the saddle.Class’s are currently every Wednesday from 9am to 10am, in beautiful Canungra, please contact Fiona for more details orto organise a Fit To Ride group in your local area.

Classes are $10 per session or contact Fiona re multiple session discounts.

Enquiries: Fiona Porteous 0419 283 555

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December 2010 Off SeasonKooralbyn Summer School 11th & 12th

Ph: 5746 7737 email: [email protected]

January 2011

December 2010

January 2011

What’s On CalendarEventing

Surrounding Area’s

To advertise your upcoming events for FREEcontact Scenic Rim Local Horse Magazine

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EVENTING ARTICLEKEVIN MCNAB

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Coaches & Trainers - Eventing

Chestnut Mare 15.1hArabian Warmblood – D.O.B. 29/11/2005

Summer is a solid mare who goes well under saddle, lounges over 1.10m, has great potential and would suit an eventing or

jumping home. For more information contactDenise or Bill on 0413 553 33 or 07 46976716

FOR SALE - Eventing

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In this issue Linda Parelli offers advice on how to develop a bond with your horse.I have just bought a new horse and want to make sure I develop a good bond and

relationship with him – can Parelli techniques help? Mary James.

This is a wonderful thought - your horse will really appreciate it! Horses don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care, but befriending horses is often unsuccessful because we are two completely different species... horses are prey animals and people are predators. A human is not

something a horse would go out of his way to be friends with and yet the relationship we’ve shared them for thousands of years is quite extraordinary, if not always fun for the horse. When you are able to overcome the prey-predator barrier your horse’s confidence will soar, making him more responsive

and safer to be around. Think of it this way... horses don’t bite or kick people they like and trust!

The Prey-Predator Barrier

When horses get scared, they’re not afraid you’re going to hurt them, they’re afraid you are going to kill them. It doesn’t seem logical to us, but prey animals are ‘programmed’ that way. They’ve survived for millions of years by reacting faster than, out-thinking, outsmarting and out-running predators. So when it comes to the horse-human relationship, even if you are a vegetarian, you are still a predator species

and your horse knows it.

The reason we make such a big deal about this is because many people tend to get mad or frustrated when their horse misbehaves, but often they have no idea what is driving that behavior. For many

horses it is mortal fear that is making them bolt, rear, bite, kick, prance, head-shake, buck, not stand still, spook, shy, etc., and when the human gets annoyed it throws fuel on the fire. The horse is already scared, they have a predator on their back and now that predator is mad... or scared. Either way, the

feeling that is transmitted to the horse scares the life out of him.

One of the first things Parelli students learn is to not blame their horse for how he’s behaving and to take control of their own emotions. You have to get calm and objective. Then you need to know what to do to convince your horse that even though you look and smell like a predator, you would never act

like one.©

Photo by Coco

By Linda Parelli

How to create a bond with your horse Cont……..

Here are some ways you can prove this:Never punish your horse because prey animals do not understand punishment. They live in the moment and they react totheir feelings about a situation and then behave as their instincts tell them to. Here’s what to do: say to yourself “Howinteresting!” and then think about what may be causing him to act this way. More on this in the next section.Never tie his head down with draw reins or martingales. There is a reason that head comes up and you need to find outwhat it is. Horses don’t resist for no good reason.Never strap his mouth shut. As above.Never yank on the reins or hold them so tight that he feels no way out. Horses are naturally very claustrophobic so theyfight to get free. There is a natural way to collect horses on shorter reins and there are far better ways to control a horsethan pulling back on the reins.Never trick him by hiding your halter behind your back or using treats to lure him into places he doesn’t want to go. Yourrelationship has to be based on trust.Patience, patience, patience. When your horse doesn’t do what you want right away, calmly and sensitively repeat it andrepeat it and repeat it until your horse is calm... or change your strategy in case you weren’t being very clear. Pat Parellisays it best when he quips “You’re doing great... I’ve never seen it take longer than two days!” If you adopt the two dayattitude you’ll slow down, be less intense and your horse will feel a lot better!Look first at yourself. A good teacher blames himself before he blames his student and knows that it’s devastating to thelearning process for his student to feel fear. Not many people are naturally patient, but horses can teach you this. Bybreaking things down into simple steps and giving your horse time to think and pause for a moment after he doessomething right. This develops confidence like you can’t believe and some horses need a lot more waiting time thanothers before they can relax. You are your horse’s teacher and many horses come to school confused, worried, sometimesterrified.

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Learn the Parelli Seven Games. By studying horses PatParelli observed seven distinct games they play witheach other to establish friendship and dominance. Headapted them so humans could use them to establishsuccessful relationships with horses, starting on theground and moving on from there. These SevenGames are so powerful they go straight to the psycheof the horse quickly breaking down the fear barrier...provided an attitude of love and understanding is used.If not, they’ll go through the motions but hold on totheir primitive fear.When a horse doesn’t want to be with people or he’salways tense, you need to spend a lot of undemandingtime with him, just hanging out with him like his horsebuddies do. Horses that are acting out of self defensefeel that everything is pressure... catching, leading,saddling, bridling, lunging, riding. In order to get himto let down and relax around you, you need to spend alot of undemanding time with him and gradually startasking him to do things, in fact, your horse willprobably start wanting to play with you. That’s whenyou’ll know he’s ready. And if you have a moreconfident horse who is already looking for action, startplaying with him right away and think about ways youcan keep it fun.David Grace is a 4 Star Parelli Instructor in Queensland

that offers Parelli Courses in this area.

If you would like to attend or want information for these Courses

please call 07 462 77 089 or [email protected]

Parelli Australia 1800 460 988, (02) 4630 9677 or visit www.parelli.com

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December 2010

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December 2010

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What’s On CalendarPolo

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FOR SALE - Polo

Coaches & Trainers - Polo

Welsh A – Filly BuckskinWynmah Tink-A-Belle - 12/11/2009

•Imported Bloodlines.• Very successful show parents.

• Entered for Welsh Futurity 2011Jeannie 5543 6076 or 0428 664 746 www.wynmahponystud.webs.com

Custodian WastecorpCraig Wilson Jack ArcherbaldSam Hunt Alec WhiteJasper White Ronny WallasJohn Fitzgerald Damien Johnston Zac Hagerdoorn

Scanlan Polo Primo PropertiesMichael Callow Vince FerraroKim Goodal B FitzhenryRob Ballard Richard RawlingsLeroy Brown Jim Rawlings

TEAMS – 4 Goal

TEAMS - 10 Goal

4 Goal FinalOne of the most exciting, on the edge of yourseat games of the weekend, This was a gamewhere the riders played and worked as a team,Robby Ballard played an incredible game, hisability to read the game, his athletic andacrobatic skill, had us all wanting more.

7 goals to 4 with Scanlan taking the 4 goal title

10 Goal Final

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Subsidiary Final

The pinnacle of finals, this final had it all. Custodiantook the early lead with Wastecorp just hanging in,clawing back chukka by chukka. From the onset, noone would of thought that Wastecorp were going tocome back and challenge Custodian as they did…with the final horn tolling the score was locked 9 all.The game then went into extra time, it was do or diefor all. A penalty shot was awarded to Custodian,Craig Wilson on one of his favourite greys, lined upand hammered the ball home for a super win to theCustodian Team… Final Score 10-9

Ashling Polo located at 100 Bromelton House Road Beaudsert's annual 4 and 10 Goal event held in early spring is one of the "must attend" polo events on the QLD calendar. Ashling is owned and run by Glen and Juliette Wright and each year they openly invite teams from all over Australia to

enter a team in this very popular polo event.

What an Atmosphere! One of the fastest, roughest and most dangerous games played today. The stamina and athletic ability of the players and their

horses is second to none. “Mate against Mate” as they play for the Title.

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ContactsPony Clubs

Beaudesert Pony Club Canungra Pony ClubSECRETARY SECRETARYKay Paulsen Katrina MorrowPh: 0755432158 Ph: 0400 436 867Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

Web: www.canungraponyclub.org

Cedar Creek Pony Club Fassifern Pony ClubSECRETARY SECRETARYChristine Shead Melanie FedrickPh: 0412 566 729 Ph: 0407648797Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]: www.cedarcreekponyclub.webs.com Web: www.fhpc.org.au

Kooralbyn Pony Club Tamborine Pony ClubSECRETARY SECRETARYAndrew Leach Tracey SpeedPh: 07 5544 6474 Ph: 0422 884 713Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]: www.freewebs.com/kooralbynponyclub Web: www.tamborineponyclub.webs.com

Riding Clubs Cedar Grove & District Riding Club Kooralbyn Equestrian GroupPRESIDENT PRESIDENTToni Laracuente Janine DwyerPh: 5547 7096 Ph: 5746 7737 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]: www.cgdrc.com

Scenic Rim Equestrian Club Tamborine & District Riding ClubSECRETARY PRESIDENTGemma Coleman Kristi CantyPh: 0755436116 Ph: 0448 855 133Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]: www.kelecyn.com Web: www.tdrc.webs.com

September this year Logan Village Riding Club hosted their first Masters Equestrian Games. President,Sarah Craddock was overwhelmed with the response and feedback from competitors and spectators.So much so that the event will be hosted next year in May (date to be confirmed). In addition to theDressage, Showjumping and Sporting Events, the club endeavors to add Hacking and Cross Country tothe program.Competitors aged from 35 years to over 70 years and travelled down from Toowoomba, Caboolture andthe local surrounding area.From a Rider‟s perspective, what an absolutely fantastic weekend! The general atmosphere wascharged with camaraderie with a slight hint of competitiveness of course! Catching up with „old‟ faces,reminiscing and just plain enjoying yourself.For some competitors, it was their first time “stepping out” in competition for quite some time, but the factthat we were in our own “age element” made it “the more the merrier”.Saturday evening was the Dressage Award Presentations and Dinner. The night was well attended anda huge success. The overall Team challenge for the weekend was awarded to “Jimboomba Cougars”who competed in all three disciplines in the true spirit of the Masters!!Good work TEAM Logan Village Riding Club…. Watch this space for more info on next year‟s event -www.loganvillageridingclub.com

Donna Morton

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December 2010PCAQ Personality Quest 4th DecMonto Ph:3216 1255

Cedar Creek Pony Club AGM 5th Dec 10:30am.If you would like to hold a position in our club you need to nominate two weeks prior to thisdate. Only financial members are eligible to vote and must be over 18.Contact - President: Jean Evans 0413399309 Secretary: Christine Shead 0412566729

Kooralbyn Summer School 11th & 12th

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CGRCSummer Series – Internal 11th

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CLUBS: Tamborine Pony Club & Tamborine Mountain Trail Rides.

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Taffy is my cheeky, 9 y.o. appaloosa, gelding. Taffy is an appaloosa he has a strawberry roancoloring, a hind white sock, a star & a snip. He is 14.1hh, but looks bigger s he is very solid. Taffyhas a loving nature & funny personality.

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Trail Riding, Show Jumping, some Dressage & Pony Club.

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3 ½ yearsHOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN RIDING?

All my life and have been seriously riding for roughly 6 years.HIGHLIGHTS:

The Beaudesert charity trail ride of 2007, with all the staff from Tamborine Mt Trail Rides. I love mucking around & playing with Taffy & my horsey friends.

GOALS:To take Taffy in more jumping classes & shows. Also to keep improving my riding skills & knowledge about horses to possibly become a vet.

COACHING:

I have had people with horse sense around me all my life & have gained most of my horse skills ofmy mum & dad. Susie Cooper has been my riding/jumping coach for over 4 years & has taught mea lot, she teaches me something new each time I see her. I have also learned a lot off JeannieMaher, owner of Wynmah pony stud.

MY FAVOURITE THING ABOUT RIDING:Is the bond you build with a horse!

Young Rider of the Month

Celine Cook……

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REINING ARTICLE JOHN WICKS December 2010 Off Season

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His Sire is the first horse in the reining industry to earn more than $300K Christine Bayer & Yves Cousinard 0755 43 0112

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Although nobody expects a child to write an essay before having mastered the alphabet, it is amazing howmany riders expect their young horses to jump a course of jumps in competition when they cannot safelynegotiate a single fence without showinga lack of basiceducation for jumping.To correctly educate a young horse in the fundamentals of jumping is not difficult nor does it require a highdegree of skill, it relies on followinga progressive and rational method.At River Downs, our youngsters are broken in as late 2 year olds. They are worked and educated on the flat(with frequent spells) for the next 12 months and are ready to commence jump training at the end of their 3yearold year. We expect to have them out at small competitionsas 4 year olds.The method we use is based on that of Bert de Nemethy and William Steinkraus. Over the years and with theexperience of starting many horses we have made some variations and now believe this is the best system toproduce an educated and safe jumpinghorse.We assume, of course, that your young horse is educated to be obedient on the flat – he stops, goes and canturn at all paces. We would also like the horse to be able to lengthen and shorten his stride at the trot andcanter and have the beginnings of self carriage. However education on the flat can proceed alongside jumptraining so as long as the young horse has mastered these foundations we are ready to start introducing him tojumping.We begin by reducing a jump to its simplest form, a pole on the ground. The horse is walked over this pole,keeping him straight and on the aids. Circle over this pole several times at the walk until the horse negotiatesit quietly and cleanly and then repeat the exercise on the other rein. We then repeat the exercise at a steadyrising trot. At this point some horses will attempt to jump the pole; discourage this by a little pressure on thebit on the approach and returning to walking over the pole from time to time. As soon as the horse negotiatesthe pole perfectly when approaching at a right angle, begin walking and then trotting over at a slight angleboth to the left and the right. Since we will expect the horse to jump fences at an angle and turn immediatelyafter the fence laterin its competitive career, it is useful to introduce this from the beginning.Once the horse is confidently performing these exercises (not rushing, slowing down or raising his head) add asecond pole 4 to 4 and a half feet (1.2 to 1.35m) away and parallel to the first. If satisfied with the horse’sprogress add a third pole and finally a fourth and fifth (figure 1).

When the horse does this exercise perfectly, take the fourth pole and use it to make a small cross with the fifthpole (figure 2).

The distance from the third pole to the cross will be about 9 feet (2.7m). Continue to trot this exercise. Thecross can be increased to a vertical and finally an oxer. The poles assist the horse to find a perfect take offpoint each time and steady his approach to the jump. This exercise can be used throughout the horse’s careerand is excellent for the rider as well. At all times the horse must remain calm and attentive to the rider’s aids.If at any stage you feel the horse becomingconfused or overwhelmed go back to the previous step.

These exercises should never be practiced for too long in a single session. Aim for a steady progression over anumber of weeks and accept not all horses learn at the same rate.

Starting the young horse - By Don & Karen SullivanNow we have introduced our young horse to the idea of jumping, our next exercise is aimed at developing histechnique. We start with a pole on the ground, 9 to 10 feet (2.7 to 3m) to a small cross then 9 to 10 feet toanother pole (figure 3).

As for the previous exercise, approach in trot. The first pole assists the horse to find his take off point and thesecond pole discourages over jumping and develops his bascule. Ensure you approach off both reins. In timethe cross is increased to a vertical then an oxer.Our next exercise introduces the horse to cantering over a single fence. Build a small cross pole adjacent to andapproximately 20 – 25m awayfrom the jump in the previous exercise (figure 4).

Approach the exercise in trot but upon negotiating the last pole proceed in canter (ensuring you have thecorrect lead). Maintain a calm, controlled stride to the cross pole. It is important that, beyond maintaining asteady rhythm, you make no attempt to regulate the horse’s take off point; we encourage him to develop hisown eye. The reason we build our first canter fence following a turn is to allow the rider to vary the length ofthe approach (note the differing approaches A, B and C in figure 4). Start with the fairly long approach A toallow plenty of time to establish the canter. Vary the length of the approach as you proceed with the exercise.Keep an even rein contact whilst supporting the horse gently with the legs. If the horse hesitates apply morecalf pressure but maintain exactly the same rein contact and on no account drop the horse by putting a lot ofslack in the rein. Repeat the exercise on the other rein. If the horse begins to rush and anticipate (ensure therider is not causingthis), simply circle before the jump (figure 5) until calmness is regained.

As soon as the horse is confident over the cross pole, substitute a small vertical then progress to a small oxer.Although cross poles have their place in training, proceed as soon as possible as they do tend to make horsesjump flat or merely step over but a small oxer will encourage them to use their back and be rounder in theirjump.In all the above exercises the rider’s job is to support, sustain and follow the horse’s motion withoutanticipating. The horse’s job is to negotiate the exercises in a calm, attentive manner. If you feel you arerunning into trouble at any point return to the previous step, even to a single pole if necessary. It’s even a goodidea to start from the beginningeach session and quickly review the previousstepsbefore movingon.

Next article we’ll continue the education of the young jumper with combinations, turns and further gymnastic exercises.

About the AuthorsDon and Karen Sullivan own River Downs Equestrian Centre, They train and compete their home bred warm

blood horses in show jumping and dressage. They also start and train outside horses for clients as well as coaching and conducting clinics.

Starting the young horse - By Don & Karen Sullivan Cont…….

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We hand make all our jumps to order with your own unique design, jumps are all wooden which is much safer than the common metal. All jumps come with a standard basic cup system, alternatively they

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SHOWING ARTICLE

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Unlike humans, whose teeth grow to a certain size and remain that way forever, horses have teeth that growcontinuously for the majority of a horse's life, up until age twenty-five or thirty. While ever-growing teeth may seemimpractical for humans, it is an efficient system for a horse. Horses in the wild will graze most of the day, and theplants that they consume are often covered in a thin layer of dirt. This dirt and other sediment slowly wear away theteeth, usually in a fairly even manner making room for more teeth to grow in.

Unfortunately, one of the shortfalls of modern horse care is that horses have been removed from their naturalconditions and are often fed types of feed that will not wear down the teeth as efficiently as the teeth were developedto.

What are the dangers of a horse's teeth wearing unevenly? Occasionally these mis-worn teeth will be ground intorazor sharp hooks that can cause a horse serious discomfort. Often with the help of the halter, the cheek will bepressed against the tooth where it will be sliced into repeatedly. This of course can lead to infection, and certainly agreat deal of pain.

If left unchecked, the uneven wear could eventually lead a horse to chew in an unnatural fashion that could, in theend, lead to a tooth that simply loosens and falls out. A horse missing teeth will of course be even more prone towearing its teeth unevenly.

Without leaving your horse out to pasture for eighteen hours a day, how is a horse owner to cope? Here is whereequine dentists come into play. Using a rasp, either manually or by means of a power tool, an equine dentist will float"your horse's teeth. The idea is that the sharp ridges and hooks that may have been created will be filed down,Allowing the horse eventually to move its jaw in the correct manner and without pain.

The equine dentist will not file the horse's teeth until they are smooth however. The horse needs some contours to itsteeth for proper chewing. The teeth will be filed to roughly the same length, and if a horse's canine tooth has growntoo long, it may be filed as well. Occasionally, a tooth will be too long to be filed efficiently. When this happens, adentist will then use a specialized tool to cut it down to size. This task especially is best left to a professional to ensurethat your horse's tooth will not shatter.

In order to detect a dental problem in your horse, simply pay attention to how the horse eats. If you notice your horseto be salivating more than usual, to eat very slowly, to drop un-chewed food from their mouths or who have feces withlarge pieces of food visible, it may be time to call in the equine dentist. If you are not familiar with an equine dentist inthe area, your veterinarian or other local horse owners may be able to help you track one down. In fact, many equineveterinarians are also skilled in equine dentistry.

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