Shadow the ‘wonderhorse’ to retire
Shadow, a 19-year-old cob horse who has been helping other horses and prospective horse owners at Blue Cross in Rolleston, Staffordshire, since he was just six-years-old, is now looking for a retirement home. He has been ‘school master’ for the charity, at the site on Dovecliff Road, which looks after homeless horses and cats.
Blue Cross takes in many horses who have been abandoned and left alone. Many arrive at the centre with little human handling and can be very nervous around people. Shadow played a vital role in reassuring these and encouraging young and often neglected horses.
Alice Pettitt, Horse Welfare Assistant at Rolleston who has worked alongside Shadow for several years, said:
“He’s the longest serving ‘member of staff’ and I’ve been very close to him over the years. He’s been my best work pal for so long it will be sad to see him leave, but we know it is for the best and he will continue to enjoy his retirement with one to one care. We will really miss him but wish him a very happy, and well deserved rest.”
Shadow was ridden by potential horse rehomers for the team to assess and make sure they were matching them with the best homeless horse. He was also used in display events at the centre for visitors to enjoy.
Blue Cross is a charity and receives no government funding. To make a donation towards their work helping thousand of unwanted, abandoned, sick and injured pets each year, or to see pets currently looking for a loving new home, visit
www.bluecross.org.uk
2020 British Showjumping New Whip Rules
To promote horse welfare, British Showjumping is only allowing one type of whip in competitions from next year. From January 1, 2020 only cushion-type whips will be allowed.
These changes came about as a result of discussions between the officials’ working groups, and the BS national sport committee. The new ruling will apply to all members. The new rule states, only one whip may be carried and no substitute for a whip may be carried. A whip, if carried, must be held in the hand by the handle with the handle at the top.
Zebra Products is the UK distributor for Fleck, one of the companies making whips that will be allowed under the new British Showjumping rule. Managing Director of Zebra Products, Simon Middleton said: “I think the new rule is a brilliant, positive change ensuring equine welfare is always paramount.
“The whips are cushioned, so they are kinder. They are thicker and padded. A lot of eventers use them already.”
The Delta Pro Jockey Bat from Fleck is a classic, attractive bat handmade by experts to the highest standards from the finest materials and complies with the new British Showjumping rules.
It is designed with a fibreglass core, long soft cushion flap and a Delta Pro grip. The slim ergonomically shaped and unbeatable grip is designed in a triangular shape to enable optimum hold and handling.
Available in the colour Black, the bat is 24” (60cm). The Delta Pro Jockey Bat is priced at around £34.00.
For further information please contact Zebra Products on +44(0)1352 763350 or visit
www.zebraproducts.co.uk
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