Natural Horse World Newsletter

Hello Horselovers!
I'm writing this on my last night at what's been a temporary home for my horses. They've all enjoyed the extra grass that they don't usually have a this time of year, and some are probably a bit too fat.

The past week or so has involved lots of practice loading on the horse trailer for most of them, expecially those that are not so confident, and the young ones who haven't travelled much. I find this stress free loading time is a real must to keep the horses (and Sassy the mule) positive about travelling. Going onto the trailer for a feed and learning to load beside various other horses is all good experience and should help them stay calm tommorrow when we go home.

When moving groups of horses en-mass like this, its important they travel and stay together in their herds as much as possible, giving them comfort and security for settling back into a new place. So, with three trailers organised, we can move six at a time - quite a mission to organise but good practice for emergency evacuation!

My plans have been progressing well for Equitana with the new www.head2hoof4horses.com web site up and running. Check out our co-op of like minded exhibitors you can meet at this huge event. Its also worth booking your tickets and flights now if you haven't already, as seats will book out fast. Go to www.equitana.com.au for loads of info.

This month I travel to Victoria for a meeting with Carlos Tabernaberri and take part in his monthly workshop on his Whittlsea property. Carlos is in high demand throughout Australia and in the USA, in fact he's knocking back offers to move. It will be nice to spend some time with a talented man who puts his values before the almighty dollar. If you haven't yet read his book I'd highly reccommend it given the excellent feedback I'm getting from those who have. You can experience Carlos in action at his two day clinic here in Tasmania on September 22/23rd. Details are in this newsletter and bookings are essential.

Here's looking forward to a good spring, just around the corner. Regards, Cynthia.

For two consecutive weekends in July, Yvonne Lehey from South Australia came to teach us the basics and then how clicker training can be fun and enhance your riding education.

In the Beginner group four horse owners and keen observers learnt how to teach their horses to target an item and associate the sound of the clicker with a food reward (photo right).

They then progressed to learning manners and to not mug the handler for treats, along with some ground work skills such as standing quietly and walking with respect and attention on the handler.

The second more advanced clinic attracted eight riders and observers who took their skills further particpants who learned groundwork over obstacles and how you can use the clicker to enhance learning with a rider on board. Clinic organiser, Laurel Gordon and her niece, Kate, gave a lovely demonstration of the skills they've taught their horses using clicker training. Apart from practical things like accepting a worming tube, medicating with eye ointment and lifting their legs for hoof care, they showed some fun things like fetching a ball,

picking up objects and coping with scary things like umbrellas. They could also get their horses to stand on a small mat, lower their head on command and 'pose' which is giving vertical flexion on command. it was beautiful and inspiring to watch and the horses enjoyed showing off too.

Yvonne is planning to come back when the weather is warmer (poor lady nearly froze!) and if there is enough interest, can also do a clinic in the southern area.

If you are interested in attending a future clinic call Laurel on 64 254731 or if you would like to know more about clicker training visit Alexandra Kurland's web site - theclickercenter.com/guide.

Equine Touch Course
Horse Lovers: Level 1 Foundation Clinic/Seminar with National Accredited Equine Touch Instructor
Mary Hitchcock, September 7- 9th hosted in North Lilydale.
For information and/or registration please contact course coordinator, Liz Stanfield on 0363951590
Cost: $470 for the 3 day clinic (includes morning tea and course manual)
LEVEL 1
The Move and Fundamentals of palpation and Body Balancing
Understanding Area of Concern Addresses and safe application
On this three day foundation clinic for horse lovers, the focus is on teaching students how to care for their own horses. The novice students are introduced to the Equine Touch by practising the basic procedures on their fellow students prior to being instructed to transpose them onto the equine. This is an extremely important facet of the work as it supplies an inner knowledge of how the technique works at the human level. This method also allows the novice to address the imbalance of the rider which may be affecting the equine and vice versa. As a result, by the end the course, the student has the ability to address not only the equine, but the rider as well. Safety for horse and practitioner is stressed throughout the three days and each student is supplied with a user-friendly manual which contains diagrams, photographs and instructions on how to perform all foundation procedures. Upon completion a certificate is issued.

Carlos Tabernaberri Clinic - Sept. 22nd & 23rd 2007 at Violet Banks Indoor Arena, Westbury.

Carlos is coming to Tasmania for the very first time and this two day clinic is an opportunity to see a true horseman in action. Read the clinic review below then register your interest with Cynthia.

"The Carlos Tabernaberri young horse clinic at Malaney was a wild weekend in the mountains. It was the culmination of what had been very unseasonal extremely cold weather in South East Queensland and Malaney being high above the coast felt like a ski resort. However, the clinic, which was working with youngsters and starting a young horse was inspirational, and the setting magnificent. The property was on a ridge and felt as if one was on top of the world being level with the tops of the surrounding mountains. The riding arena was cut into the side of the mountain and the view was to die for. We had sleet for a short period, which a few degrees colder would have been snow. Regardless of the above Carlos kept us all enthralled during the day.
The clinic's hosts spoiled us all with unlimited MYO tea and coffee, kitchen and toilet facilities, lunch and wine, cheese and biscuits after the main business of the day. I only managed to visit for the day but felt quite uplifted by the event (hope this was not oxygen deprivation due to altitude). It was a great crowd of like minded people. I was surprised that even though it was a very windy day and there was lots of movement there did not seem to be a problem with the young horses.
I think this must be recorded as the best clinic I have attended and a credit to the organisers. From my experience I am sure you will enjoy Carlos's visit to Tasmania." Jacqui B.

If you are planning to come to this clinic read his book first.

"For me personally, I have been disappointed with some of the methods clinicians use under the banner of 'natural' - too much force and making the horse do 'it'.
Not so Carlos. It was actually a relief to find someone who I want to learn more from and would recommend". Patsy Sealy. VIC.

To download a Registration form with more information, click here.
There are Early Bird prices for those who pay for this clinic before August 15th so don't delay, book your seat now. Fence Sitters are welcome for just $50 per day. Please book with Cynthia Cooper.

STEVE BRADY HORSEMANSHIP - RIDDEN CLINIC
Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 November 2007. Steve continues to be one of the most popular educators at Equitana Melbourne, having demonstrated there in 1999, 2001, 2003, 2005 and he will again be showing us his skills and communication methods in November this year, before he comes to Tasmania to share his knowledge and expertise with us. Please contact Pam Don on 0407 850 051 for more information.

Horsemanship & Colt Start Clinics with Gordon McKinley
Gordon McKinley from QLD mentored and trained Clinton Anderson who is a much loved Aussie horseman in the USA with his book available in most book & saddlery stores.
Gordon is coming to Tasmania in Mid November to conduct a follow-up horsemanship clinic for riders who attended a four day colt start at Wilpoorinna station in South Australia recently. Gordon will hold two clinics, both involving some cattle work, at the Elders Powranna saleyards. Anyone interested can contact Amy Cleland on Mob: 0438 519 622.

EQUUS Equestrian Centre - has regular Beginner Workshops, trail rides for beginners and advanced riders, group lessons and savvy days at the Sandford property. Call Melissa for a calendar or to receive a newsletter. Ph. 0438 399756.

Until a few years ago there used to be very few choices if you wanted to ride without a bit in your horse’s mouth. There was the western style bosal, the mechanical hackamore or the rope halter, mostly used by western riders, showjumpers and endurance riders in that order.
But now, with our awareness that horses don’t need a bit to be controlled, we are faced with a huge choice of bridles that use various means of action to put pressure on the horse.
This article will look at the more readily available options and why they would be used or what purpose they are better suited to.

Lets start with the plain rope halter. These usually have two knots either side of the nose, a larger knot (the Fiador) below the chin and 2 loops to connect a lead rope or reins to. The rope they are made of can be either thick (10mm) or much thinner (as fine as 6mm) and their severity increases with the smaller diameter sizes.
The rope halter works well in the hands of a skilled horseman provided it fits well. The fit can vary according to the maker, as just about anyone can construct these if they have a pattern. Quality fit is seen in the Parelli, Natural Equipment, Nungar Knots and Lodge Ropes halters (from my own experience).

This is where the issues begin, as badly fitted rope halters can be quite ineffective, mostly due to the noseband being too large. This allows the loops below the fiador knot to contact with the neck when the reins are pulled tight, so then the reins are putting pressure on the neck rather than the nose - (see photo below).
Other issues which relate to the comfort of the horse are; heavy clips that are attached to a lead rope that has been tied into reins will swing about when the reins are loose, causing friction on the horse’s nose; the left-over rope from tying the headpiece is so long it swings back and forth at faster paces, flicking the horse in the eye area. It’s quite easy to tie or twist the loose end around the throat section to keep it from doing this.

Also, tying the halter knot above the loop rather than around it can cause the knot to loosen, or be difficult to undo if pulled very tight.
A common mistake made when fitting a rope halter for riding is positioning the noseband too high. This allows the knots to rest on the facial nerves, causing not only irritation but pain, that in turn causes the horse to ignore pressure. The noseband of the halter should sit at least 5cm (2”) or approximately three finger widths below the cheek bones to be effective. If your horse has learned to ignore the pressure from the noseband, then dropping it a little lower until it rests just above where the hard bone begins over the nostrils, will give you more effective leverage.

Photo: Examples of noseband too high and noseband too large, making both halters ineffective with two reins.

The downsides to riding in a rope halter apart from those issues just discussed, are that they can cause a lot of pain in rough hands, and can wear hair and skin off in this situation. They don’t allow much room for error in fitting them.

Next is the natural hackamore or rope hackamore, which is virtually the same as the rope halter in construction, except for a larger noseband to accommodate a mecate rein knot, for the natural hackamore has a looped rein and a lead rope all in one.

They can be very useful for trail riders and farm workers, as you always have your lead rope ready to use. They are better for riding than a rope halter and clipped lead rope, as the knot doesn’t tend to swing around so much under the horse’s chin.

However the downsides are that the weight of all that rope can cause discomfort for the horse even to where a ridge will appear on the nose from constant pressure over a long period of wearing it.
Also, badly fitted natural hackamores have the same issues as rope halters. Another major problem is the reins can easily cause a wreck if the horse steps through them while grazing or drinking, as they are generally tied shorter than lead rope reins. It is essential to always double loop the reins around the horse’s upper neck, or take the reins over the head when you are dismounted to avoid this problem.

Photo: A well fitted natural hackamore with the lead rope tied safely in a quick release knot to a string on the saddle; so it will break free if accidentally hooked on something.

Following in the rope line is the rope side pull bitless bridle which is essentially the same as a rope halter except there is a ring incorporated in each noseband knot .
This allows reins to be clipped on which is slightly better than a rope halter in that they generally don’t get caught up against the neck as they do with a lead rope.
However, using one rein can cause the noseband to twist around, reducing its effectiveness. (see photo).
Again, this bitless bridle can cause some of the problems seen with a rope halter if it is not fitted correctly.

Another trap is that sometimes a rider is tempted to clip the reins onto the loops below the fiador knot and this results in turning that knot inside out, causing a real mess if you don’t know how to re-tie a fiador knot.
There are leather versions of a side pull – these would be a preferable option to a rope version in my opinion, as the noseband is generally fitted closely and therefore much more effective.
A side pull bitless bridle is denoted by the ability to just affect the nose - there is no pressure on other parts of the horse’s head.

Before we leave rope products, the latest type of Bitless Bridle to become available is the Light Rider Bitless Bridle which has been invented by the author in her quest to find a simple, light weight, kind and effective piece of head gear to ride in.

It is an adapted side pull but differs in that it has a sliding chinstrap that releases to a loose strap when the rein is released.
This allows the horse softness and freedom to move its jaw (for drinking and eating if needed) so is very suited to endurance and trail riders, or pleasure riders who like to allow grazing in between training tasks.
The action of the chinstrap when pressure is applied, causes the horse to seek relief by yielding to the pressure, giving very good control with one rein or two.
Other features that ensure comfort for the horse are a covered noseband and soft chinstrap. The most useful feature is that the bridle quickly converts to a halter and lead rope, making it handy for endurance where a rider might want to run beside their horse and for ease of vetting, and for a trail rider who might need to negotiate an obstacle on foot or train their horse over a new obstacle.

A combination of rope and leather is found in the Jeffrey’s Bitless Bridle. With a double rope noseband and rope that goes up to the poll for the reins to clip onto, this bridle puts pressure on the poll and the nose if used in the way intended. Some riders prefer to remove the rope pulley system and just use this bridle as a side pull, as such, seems to work equally effectively. On some horses the cheek pieces seem to fit too close to the eye.

The most replicated type of bitless bridle would be the crossover style, originally developed by Dr Robert Cook. This bridle has a more traditional look and is often made in leather and synthetics that look like leather.
The bridle works on the principle of a ‘whole head hug’ action where pressure travels through the reins, along the cheek straps and over the poll. The reasoning behind this design is that just as a horse is sensitive enough to feel a fly landing, it can and will respond better to a bridle that applies minimal force. Because the pressure is dissipated over the whole head, rather than concentrated in any one area such as the bridge of the nose or the poll, it is, according to Dr Cook’s research, virtually impossible to cause pain with a correctly designed and properly fitted crossover bitless bridle.

The noseband of this bridle must be positioned reasonably low and firm to be effective.
The pressure releases when the reins are relaxed although the noseband stays the same.

No-Bit Bridles and Nurtural bridles are both slightly modified copies of Dr Cook’s original. They differ in materials and design. The Nurtural has a round keeper under the jaw that the crossover straps go through, and a stiffened, rubber-gripped noseband. According to Dr Cook, these additions may reduce the design’s ability to act as a gentle whole head hug.
The crossover bitless bridles are more readily accepted in performance events (except dressage, where only bitted bridles are ‘legal’). They look more like a traditional bridle and seem to be readily accepted without any specialised training by most horses used to wearing a bit. From personal experience, I found some horses may need time to adjust to the feel of the ‘whole head hug’ and to understand direction, particularly young horses.
However, many horses used to ‘giving’ to a feel will be very responsive to the pressure of this bridle because it allows for very clear communication without pain. Whilst over-flexion can occur when such a horse is ridden with a heavy hand, it also means that horses that may have leaned or ‘sucked back’ from a bit to avoid pain can be re-schooled to accept very light aids without the need for a bit.

There are many more styles and types of bitless bridle available internationally – you only have to do an internet search to see the vast array. Most work on the principle of reins attaching somewhere close to where a bit would, which is the main difference from the rope, mechanical and bosal halter or hackamore.
Prices vary enormously from $50 to over $200 depending on the materials used and the style so it pays to shop around and look for the product that is going to suit your needs best.

The design of this bridle is evolving as more people try it and give me feedback (see below).
The chinstrap now has stoppers so there is no chance of the clips pulling through the rings under extreme pressure from one rein.

It not only looks great with a browband but this addition stops the headpiece sliding back when a horse flexes at the poll.
The browband can also be decorated easily, being a soft webbing that you can sew things onto. I'll have some pics for the next newsletter to give you some ideas for personalising your horse's browband.

"I started riding my new horse in a Light Rider Bitless Bridle because she has been traumatized by conventional bridles and was very nervous and jumpy. Taking the bitted bridle off`was hard too because she clenched her teeth, reared up and ran away with the bit in her mouth. Your bridle changed everything. It is a pleasure to ride her now and she adjusted very well and knows what I want right away." Elisabeth H.

"I REALLY like the bridle! my gelding is just so relaxed in it. As you know, I have tried many of the others, and this one just suits my horses perfectly. I think its due to it being similiar to a rope halter rather than the hugging effect of the others around his cheeks & poll.
I also used it on my arab mare and she was exceptional with it. I will be ordering a larger one later on, for my youngsters when they are old enough to ride". Deb S.

"I used the Light Rider Bridle for the first time on the weekend after getting the chinstrap shortened. I rode around in it for 5 minutes at home and had no problems, so took off for a training ride in it. WOW what a difference it made - I actually had responsive brakes again! Because it uses pressure right around the nose and not just from the top, it worked wonders.
I have had all sorts or problems since a bad ride I had with a group of people I hardly new and had been struggling with my stops and different speeds within our paces since. My little gal discovered during that one ride that if she put her nose down on her chest she could get away from the pressure from the hackamore and she could also block any yields so we didn’t even have a bend to a stop when she was running high on adrenalin. She would bend whilst working with me, but as soon as her adrenalin was up she was bracing and literally fighting against me.

"So back to our first ride in the Light Rider bridle and I first worked on asking for stops and slowing down at the walk and it was instant, she did this in the hackamore except she would lean into it which she wasn’t doing in this bridle. I then upped the speed to a slow trot and she tried to wind herself up as she normally does but I applied very light pressure and after a couple of times of her winding herself up and then me asking her to come back to a slow trot she settled into that speed and cruised along on a loose rein.
I couldn’t believe it because usually as soon as I ask for a trot she would start to wind herself up and when I’d ask her back to a slow trot she would immediately start to fight against the pressure of the hackamore. It would snowball from there and she would just be fighting with me the whole ride no matter how light and repetitive I was with my aids. After having the most amazing loose reined slow trot I’ve had in ages, I asked for a fast trot and to my amazement she powered along on a loose rein as she didn’t even look like winding herself up at all. Towards the end of the 15km ride we were doing I asked for a canter and she just floated along on a loose rein.

I went out again on Sunday to do a 9km ride and it was exactly the same way as the previous days ride. The results with your bitless bridle were instant." Tammy M.

You can order a Light Rider Bitless Bridle from the Natural Horse World Store - they are available in all sizes from pony to warmblood and in five colours for just $99 complete.

Natural Horse World now has a store with online payments
Finally, I've been able to organise a safe and secure online store with Pay Pal so you can use your credit card to purchase items such as the Young Horse Education DVD, Light Rider Bitless Bridles, Bareback Pads, Liberty Lines, Safer Grass CD's and Carlos Tabernaberri's new book.

Have look here and keep checking back for new items as they become available.

Barefoot Bits & Pieces

Second Hoof Care Course Starts: TAFE Tasmania have had so many expressions of interest in the new Certificate 3 in Equine Hoof Care that a second intake of 20 students who will start their course with the Intensive 2 week block from the 1st of October. click here to register - some places still available.

See photos from this course on the Photo Album page.

A new course for Equine Podiatrists will commence early March 2008 at the National College of Traditional Medicine. This Diploma Level Hoof Care course is something not previously available in Australia for Professional Trimmers and is aimed at those who wish to take their trimming to the next level and work in the equine health & rehabilitation field. To express your interest contact Mike Ware at equethy@bigpond.com.

NEW AEA BAREFOOT TRIM PROGRAM
Julie Leitl has drawn on both her own experience as a certified ESHOP Hoofcare Specialist and her training as a government accredited Level 4 Workplace Trainer/Assessor to design a barefoot trim education program for AEA that is as thorough as it is flexible, catering for the learning needs of every horse owner as an individual. AEA can teach you how to care for your horse's bare hooves, whether you wish to take over the trimming completely or simply maintain between your trimmer/farrier visits.
With the AEA Barefoot Trim Program you can learn to:

Training cost: $75.00 + GST per day per student (maximum 6 students)
Where: Upper Beaconsfield, Victoria
When: Next date: Saturday 18th August (weekend group training sessions - weekday training sessions by arrangement) Time: Training sessions run from 10am to 4pm
What to bring: Any trimming tools you own, sturdy gloves, wear old clothes
Lunch and refreshments will be supplied.
Australian Equine Arts, committed to teaching horse owners to care for their horses from 'head to toe' .More details and how to register on our web site at www.ausequinearts.com/HCLearnTrimming.html

Simon Earle has left Eamon and Orianna Wilmot who have now formed Horses First Racing. They also started the Horses First Club and are leading the way in rehabilitating race horses, and getting great results using natural methods with their horses.

In their latest newsletter - go to www.horsesfirstracing.com to read - they say....
"We are delighted to be able to announce that we have appointed a top class new trainer. Last week we agreed terms with Jeremy Gask, one of the leading trainers in Australia to come and train for us. Jeremy was in the top 5 trainers every year for the last 5 years in South Australia, winning races at all levels. He won 50 races with 30 horses last season and his training methods are very much in line with the new methodologies we are introducing here at the farm."

EVENTS CALENDAR

SEPTEMBER
2nd - Australian Equine Welfare Assoc. AGM - Campbelltown. Ph. Christina on 0406 037 068.
7-9 - Equine Touch Course at Lilydale - Ph. Liz on 63 951590.
22nd & 23rd - Carlos Tabernaberri Clinic - Book with Cynthia by August 15th for Early bird prices.

OCTOBER
1st - 12th - TAFE Equine Hoof Care Course second student intake practical block.

NOVEMBER
12-14th - Gordon McKinley Clinic 1 - Elders Powranna Saleyards Ph. Amy Cleland on Mob: 0438 519 622.
16-18th - Gordon McKinley Clinic 2 - contact Amy Cleland on Mob: 0438 519 622.
15-18th - Equitana in Melbourne at the Showgrounds.
24/25th - Steve Brady Clinic - contact Pam Don on 0407 850 051 for more information.

EVENTS NEWS

EQUUS WORKSHOPS - Would you like a happier horse, better understand your horse, achieve better results with your horse? Starting on March 10th and held every fortnight at Equus Equestrian Centre, Sandford, these workshops are for all levels of horses and riders, starting at 12 to 2pm or 2.30 to 4.30pm. Riders $80 and fence sitters welcome - $20. Bookings and enquiries Ph. 0438 399756.

Pony Pals Info For each Pony Pals & Play Day;
Start time: 10am Cost: $5/ pony or horse + $3/family donation to the library.
RSVP: Please let me know if you are intending to come, either by email mcgovern@intas.net.au or phone 6362 4474 (after 8pm will always get me) If I don't hear from anyone I'll assume no one is coming ...
If the weather is looking a bit dodgy give me a call on the day, before 9am.

Great news for Quantum Savvy Students and horse enthusiasts alike in Tasmania.......with the very first Tassie Practise Group now up and running in Sandford. Group Organiser Melissa O'Rourke and the Equus Savvy Practise Group will be hosting events like Play-Days, video nights, Challenge Days and Clinics on a regular basis.
For details or more information, contact Melissa Duggan on Ph; 03 6239 9757 or 0438 399 756.

Classified Adds

For Sale:Registered Quarter Horse Mare, born 24/10/87. Bred by Charlie Hall at Scottsdale- sire was "Mr Freckles".
Also her Quarab filly - born on 15th March 2007 is by "Shaylyn Shakash" a noted sire of endurance horses.
The mare has been a really good mother to the foal who is not as yet weaned. I want to sell them together for $3000 for the pair. I would have a quantity of hay for the buyer if that is an issue. Ph. David on 63301634.

Want to breed your own foal but don't have a mare?
I have two beautiful ladies who would love to have a foal and would lease them to the right people or person to breed from. One is a 12yo 16hh bay anglo arab and the other is a 11yo 14.3hh palomino 7/8ths arabian. Both are by Mandala Royale, lovely to handle and would make excellent mothers. These are ideal mares to have around for imprinting and early education of your dream foal. Phone Cynthia for more details on 63 695177.

FOR SALE - CHEAP: Tb/cross. Around 15.1hh?? in need of TLC. Has been trail riding horse and is quite as. 71yo man last rode her and he was a non rider. She is a sweet girl in desperate need of a caring loving home. Ph. Ruth on 03 6491 2210.

AGISTMENT WANTED: Looking for a paddock, with or without facilities in the Old Beach, Bridgewater, Brighton area for the two boys. My contact phone number is 62634102.

FOR SALE - Barefoot Treeless Saddle with sheep-skin seat saver, anatomical girth, and equipedic saddle pad. Excellent condition $750.00 the lot. Ph. Pauline on 62 674592.

WANTED - a saddle to suit a welsh a preferably a Bates Esperance 15 inch or similar saddle in show condition. Will pay right price for right saddle. Ph Mel on 0407727899.

PARELLI Level 3 refinement pack for sale brand new never been used $125 and a 17 inch wintec 2000 all purpose saddle unmounted very good condition $450 onO. Ph. Lee on 64 257287.

FOR LEASE - Quiet, been there done that, 19 year old STB gelding. Suit experienced rider. Trail riding ONLY!!!!!!!! To an approved loving home only. Lease will be in 6 month intervals with conditions. Reason for lease - Owner cannot not give the committment this ol' man deserves. Phone 0408 276 685.

Mak is a 17hh 8 year old thoroughbred who raced until he was 5, had retraining for 18 months and has been turned out for 18 months. I purchased him 10 months ago to bring back into work but circumstances unrelated to Mak have prevented this from happening. Mak is a nervous horse who needs an experienced person to gain his confidence and he will do anything for them. He has a stunning trot which would take any owner far. He is easy to handle on the ground - washing/feet/trucking but will shy under saddle. I want to make sure he goes to the right home and will do whatever possible to have this occur, free lease being an option. Ph Kate on 0418 538 221 or email chara@internode.on.net for enquiries.

FOR SALE: Kincade Balance Swinging Fender Saddle – 12mths old hardly used $300. Phone Angie 6254 7313 or email aquilant@octa4.net.au

For lease with option to buy – Both Shea and Charlene are 7 years old. Shea – Appaloosa - has the potential to do dressage, eventing or endurance, has done pony club before. We have not been able to develop her potential, lacking both the skill and time to do justice to both of them. Charlene – thoroughbred - (is a nervous horse who needs an experienced person to ride and work with her). She has a lovely warm personality. I wonder if there was someone out there who would like to develop two talented young horses and work with them long enough to reap the rewards of time spent. We are thinking of a free leasearrangement with the option to buy. Please contact Elmarie at 0448907902 or a/h 6394 7515.

For Sale - Pretty show mare Elegant chestnut, 9yo, 14hh Arabian riding pony.
Reg. Arabian pony, reg. Riding pony. Showing enormous potential in any discipline.
Been shown twice for 2 Champion Ponies and Supreme Ridden Exhibit at first show. Competed in 10klm-endurance ride, attended pony club. Jumping 60cm easy. Been on numerous beach/ bush rides alone and in company. Suit serious rider wanting to excel in their chosen area. Excellent ground manners, good for farrier, dentist. Best of homes only. $2500 neg. with winter rug - pics available by email. sarraz@bigpond.com PH: 62 535 486 or 0428 838 921.

FOR SALE: 16hh Standardbred gelding, 11yo, loves to jump, good doer, barefoot. Has done pony club and trail rides. Great in traffic and to float, trim, worm etc. Ph. Jane on 63761675.

FOR LEASE - with option to buy. 3yo grey purebred arabian filly. double cross El Shaklan lines. Has groundwork, floating, show experience and is ready to start under saddle. Breath taking moevement. Ph. Deb on 0405 199892 evenings please.

FOR SALE Western Saddle - Dennis Smith, in good condition, $1100 ono, Phone Judy 03
62604041.

For Sale 9 year old 15 hh colored arab x broodmare. Coco is a proven color producer, great mum, easy breeder, great to catch, trim, float. Last foal can be veiwed (pictured left) to good home $1300.00 or near offer Ph. Claudette on 63392838 or mobile 0407485310.

FOR SALE: Wallbrook Stud Friesian Warmblood foals. The gelding pictured is for sale and can be viewed at Wallbrook Stud, North Motton. Ph. Nadeen and Lee for more details on 64 257287.

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Australia. 7304. Ph. 0363 695177.
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