editor’s 4-8 News
WIN sponsorship; hat amnesty for riding clubs; new PC Chief Exec WIN - Hi-Viz from Equisafety
9-13 Science, Feeds &
Supplements Dispelling the myths
Vitamins & minerals explained WIN - Alltech Lifeforce
14-19 Donkeys are
Different Fascinating facts and practical advice, their needs and habits Meet some readers’ donkeys
20-21 Vet Focus Feeding and hydration
22 Electrolytes Why they’re not just ‘salt’
23-27 Health & Wellbeing Diet can help manage EGUS The real cost of tendon & ligament injuries - which treatments work
28-33 The Big Test Practical insights into ‘total fly control’, which products work best
34-35 Courses & Careers Where to study what
36-38 Safe Training? The questions you should ask
39 The Last Word John Collier BHSI on ... Trainers & training
40-41 Under The Hat Helene Mauchlen’s very varied life includes daily exercise
42-46 Yard, Stable & Paddock
Gourmet Grazing on weeds and re- seeding; Motorbikes & horses
48-49 Talking Tactics Caroline Mosley advises on first aid at home and away
47&50-61 Competition
News BS Club Leagues, showing, eventing, dressage, endurance, Pony Club and more... WIN - GroomAway Collection WIN - Blue Chip Original
62 The First Riders Man and horses
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Researching this month’s articles about training and different ‘methods’ of reaching the next stage in a horse’s career have been both enlightening and also depressing. On the positive side, more and more trainers and riders are obviously understanding that it is not only unnecessary to ‘dominate’ a horse to ahieve success, but that it is ultimately more rewarding to create a true partnership, based on mutual respect and trust. Respect for the individual horse’s innate physical and psychological make-up and respect from him for the fair and consistent boundaries that you set for his behaviour, both on the ground and when ridden. Then there’s trust from him that you are always going to be - from his viewpoint - consistently fair and reasonable, along with trust from you that he does indeed understand what you are asking of him and is willing to try and oblige your requests. Amongst the less positive news has been the discussion surrounding, yet again, overweight riders being ‘asked’ to dismount at The Great Yorkshire show. However you look at it, being so heavy (lets just call it overweight!) that you are considered by sensible observers to potentially compromise the health of the horse or pony you are expecting to carry you, is just plain ignorant. Excessive use of aids including whips, spurs and bits is also still too frequently seen at competitions - goodness knows what these people do when they’re training at home out of the public eye. Most of us as riders work with a ‘trainer’, either weekly or less frequently, but it seems some riders are still not checking that their trainers are qualified, experienced - and insured. Do you know if your current trainer is qualified to teach you, do you know if he or she has up-to-date first aid training, understands health & safety and has any insurance? Do you know whether the venue you hire is properly running as a business and has current insurance? If not, you should ask some questions...
Riding safely is good fun, we all know that, so stay safe and enjoy the summer.
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