Natural Horse World Newsletter

Hello Horselovers!
Its now officially spring and the wattle trees in Golden Valley are in full bloom already. The horses are losing their winter coats and the longer daylight hours mean more time outside and for riding. I'm looking forward to starting my three year old colt, Finn under saddle. He's having fun running with the two mares and foals who love his company and playfulness too.

(photo by Zilla: The dogs and I enjoy a run with Finn).

A recent trip to Victoria for a clinic with Carlos Tabernaberri was turned around when the ban on all horse movement due to the Equine Influenza outbreak, came into force the night before. Of course I was already in Melbourne so Carlos was kind enough to still meet with me so we could talk horses and discuss how he'd like his Tasmanian clinic organised.

I came home incredibly inspired and excited with my faith in Carlos confirmed as being someone truly worth learning from. There are few horsemen around these days who have been entirely taught by the horse, and Carlos is one of them. You can read more about Carlos further into this newsletter, and better still, come to his clinic to experience the true 'way of the horse'.

With the recent rains and warmer weather the grass is growing so its time to limit grazing of ponies and horses who are susceptible to laminitis. That really means all adult horses who are coming out of winter in good condition. One of the reasons horses in their natural state lose some body weight over winter is so their metabolism can cope with the flush of grass that spring brings.

Many owners like to keep their horses looking great all year round by feeding extra and rugging in winter, so their horses never lose much condition. This reduces the horse's tolerance of the additional proteins and sugars in the fresh spring grass which they can't utilise unless they have a regular active exercise program.

Exercising your horse or pony to a mild sweat for an hour a day three times a week minimum will go a long way towards burning up excess fuel and may save your horse from 'foundering' or mild laminitic events.
Signs of a mild attack of laminitis can be as subtle as slight foot soreness on hard or rocky surfaces, a tightness in the neck muscles along the crest, blood stains showing in the white line of the hoof when it is trimmed, or a hoof abscess causing short term lameness.

Greasy heel or 'mud fever' is also an indicator that your horse is reacting to excess protein in the diet which can come from grasses or the combination of grass and grains. Rather than just treat the symptoms, treat the cause by removing grain and reducing hours on the grass.

Find out more about how to recognise more signs of laminitis and how to treat your horse by going to the Laminitis page. There are also links to more info on laminitis - the world's number one ailment in horses.

Most horse owners would now be aware of the issues with the Equine Influenza outbreak and if you aren't then hopefully this will provide some vital information.
Hundreds of horses across NSW and QLD are now infected and thousands more possibly will be after coming into contact with other infected horses, their owners or equine service providers.
Even a person visiting an infected property can inadvertantly transport the virus on their shoes to other horse properties so diligent care and control measures must be taken by anyone entering a horse property.

Basic Steps to Preventing the Spread of Horse Flu
Dr. Vince Roche and others have prepared an guide for horse owners to help prevent the spread of horse flu. Please read this carefully and follow the instructions.

Keep your horse(s) at home or wherever they are currently situated. Do not take your horse out on trails or on the road. Even if your horses are well and you do not think they could have horse flu, do not attempt to move them even if you think there is a safer, a better or a more convenient place to keep them.

Look after your own horse(s) but avoid visiting horses at other places, even if they belong to friends and even if you think the other horses are well and not at risk of having horse flu. The greatest risk of spread is horse people visiting other horse people and / or horses!

Likewise, until the epidemic is over, don’t allow other people to visit your horses.
If you have absolutely no alternative to visiting other horses venues or horses (eg you work there or need to feed someone else’s horses) please shower and wash carefully and put on a completely fresh set of clothes (including shoes) after contact with your own horses and before you go to the other horses. Please repeat the process when you leave the other horses before you come home to your own horses. Do not put discarded clothes on again before washing them. Wash your clothes in a full wash cycle and scrub your shoes with a disinfectant for 5 minutes.

Horse equipment (saddles, bridles, rugs, feed bins, farrier tools, horse dentist equipment, vet equipment etc) are very difficult to disinfect and should only be used within one horse establishment / farm.

Horse flu is so infectious that you can safely assume that if one horse in your stables / farm has the disease, all the horses will get it. Precautions within your stables / farm are not necessary – but it is crucial that we cease the contact between horses in different stables / farms until the epidemic dies down.

If you suspect that your horse has horse flu (a deep hacking cough is the main symptom, but horses may have a temperature [normal horse temperature is 37.5 degrees to 38.5 degrees], a runny nose or be unwell) please contact your local vet. It is possible that your vet may be unable to attend your horses due to the scale of the epidemic – if so please ring the Disease Hotline on 1800 675 888.

Stay up to date on the epidemic by regularly (each day at least) visiting your horse organisation website or the Australian Horse Industry Council Website www.horsecouncil.org.au. If you register on the Horse Emergency Contact Database (HECD) at www.horsecouncil.org.au you will receive updates by email.
Please note that horses may become very ill if they contract horse flu, but usually recover well over time. Please do give your horse any strenuous exercise before you are absolutely sure it has not contracted horse flu.

Apart from abiding by the non-movement of horses orders, please ensure you keep your property clear of any unessential personnel and follow the decontamination procedures available from www.outbreak.gov.au (links to all the individual DPI websites can also be found there). Please remember that it is very easy to transfer EI between people on clothing and skin and then onto non-infected horses. The disease will live on skin between 6-12 hours and hard objects up to 48 hours. Remember to shower and change your clothes after visiting areas where contact with other horse people is possible (such as feed stores and saddleries) before handling your own horses.

If you do need to have an equine care giver enter your property (such as a farrier or dentist) in an emergency situation, please make yourself familiar with the appropriate decontamination procedures they should be following and remind them if necessary. Copies of this document can be found at: www.horsecouncil.org.au

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. Rider positions are all filled but there are still some fence sitter/observer spots available. Please book with Cynthia.

About Carlos
Carlos grew up in Argentina, the land of the Gaucho in South America. He lived there until age 15, a fourth generation horseman who decided from a very young age to go against the traditions of horsemanship.
He was lucky to have huge herds of horses to observe as a child, and as his prowess as a rider became known, he was asked, and sometimes offered, to take on the horses that were labelled useless.

His love for all horses developed into a passion to make a living from educating them and their owners. Surprisingly, Carlos has never been to a clinic (other than his own!) and didn’t have a human mentor. Horses have taught him all he knows, and they taught him well because by the time he reached his early 30’s, Carlos was making a living from horses. Since then he has rubbed shoulders with the world’s best horsemen, some of them inviting him to join their ranks.
However Carlos prefers to be the master of his own destiny, and doesn’t believe in following a particular program (unless there was ever one written by a horse!).

He prefers to be known as a ‘horse listener’ rather than a ‘horse whisperer’ and his motto is "Help Ever - Hurt Never". He is humble enough to pick up manure at his property in a daily ‘meditation’ that gives him time to talk to and observe his horses intimately, and he's humorous enough to have learning be fun for both horse and rider.

So this is Carlos - he’s a horseman who is true to the horse. As Carlos says, “I am not really worried if people don't know who I am, as I know that the moment a horse sees me they DO know who I am, and that is all that matters to me"

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

"What a fantastic day. We had Carlos here in Bendigo for a clinic and I have to say he is a fantastic horseman. I've been to quite a few clinics and this one was the best. Carlos has a wonderful way with horses and people. He is honest, straight down the line and so gentle. He also has a great sense of humour.

We all learnt heaps and I was so happy with the way my young filly responded. She has always been very soft but after today she is even better. We all had such an amazing day. If anyone is thinking about attending a clinic he is well worth it."

To download a Registration form with more information, click here.

Fence Sitters are welcome for just $50 per day. Please book with Cynthia Cooper.

THE NEW COMFORT ZONE CLUB
Ever wondered what your comfort zone with your horse is? Or how to expand your comfort zone, or even stay in your comfort zone? Have you baulked at doing things with your horse because of fear?

If you answered yes, then this new regular group lesson opportunity is designed for you.
Cynthia Cooper will lead and instruct adult riders fortnightly at the Violet Banks Indoor Arena for just $50 per day per person with a maximum group of 6 and two group sessions of approx. 2 hours each.

You can learn how to better understand your horse, how to overcome your fears through developing knowledge and skills, and how to use a variety of methods to draw upon for each horse/rider combination.
Expressions of interest are being invited to coordinate a suitable day that suits most riders starting from the last week of November.

If you would like to be involved then please register your interest with Cynthia - contact details at the bottom of this newsletter.

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.

Flower essences (remedies) are natural remedies that address negative emotions, sometimes physical ailments, and help to bring about a more positive mind-set. The healing properties of flower essences are made possible through the life force, vibration of the flowers used.
The life force of different flowers are "in tune" with different emotions with flower essences available to address a vast array of emotions, such as depression and worry.

Flower essences have a long history. The Egyptians and early Aboriginals were among those who knew of the subtle healing properties of flowers. However, it was an English general practitioner, Dr Bach, who "rediscovered" them this century, introducing his now well known range of Bach remedies, which includes the popular combination formula, “Rescue Remedy”. Today there are flower essences available from a growing number of companies to assist people (and animals!) with their health and healing.

Flower essences can be purchased as dilute (dosage) or concentrate (stock) strengths (these having a longer shelf life). Flower essences are usually ingested however they can also be used in the bath, spray bottles, added to gentle creams / oils or even rubbed into the skin e.g. over acupressure points As they are delicate, they are best kept away from heat, light and radiation (eg emissions from computers, televisions, mobiles/cell phones).

Flower essences have no direct negative side-effects due to their ingredients (unless one is allergic to alcohol, which most essences contain as a preservative - if one is allergic to alcohol, first consult a professional about possible safe ways to use essences.)

The purpose of essences is to promote healing and personal growth and the well-being these bring. For many people/animals taking essences, the essences work in a subtle, often uplifting way. At times however, they can connect one with the emotions they are addressing i.e. essences working on a negative emotion (eg frustration) can, in the course of shifting the emotion, sometimes bring the negative emotion “to the surface” ie. the emotion can become felt or felt more obviously. When intense this is called a “healing crisis” - symptoms get stronger before they start to ease.

Though this indicates the essence is working, it can at times be uncomfortable for the person/animal involved. It is fine at such times of heightened emotions to stop taking the essence. When/if one is ready to continue the healing process, the flower essence, or perhaps a different one, can then be taken, maybe at a different dose. If in doubt how best to proceed, an essence therapist can be consulted.

Essences are usually taken several times a day. When the essence in question is dealing with powerful emotions however, it is often best to just take them upon retiring, so they can be assimilated during sleep as this is less stimulating for the person/animal involved. In the case of horses especially, it’s important not to give essences before riding/exercising, but rather when the horse is resting eg evening. The same applies to any animal who could pose a danger to themselves or others if they become unsettled during the course of treatment, as emotions are being dealt with, released, healed.

Some people may also find it beneficial to seek some form of counselling while "working through" certain emotional issues (with a flower essence therapist or another practitioner). Because they are vibrational medicine, flower essences can generally be used with other healing modalities, both natural and orthodox. If one is replacing a pharmaceutical medicine with essences e.g. essences for depression to replace an anti-depressant drug, it is however important to discuss withdrawing from the medication in an appropriate way with one’s doctor/vet.

It’s important to recognise some emotional symptoms have a physical cause eg. an illness can cause apathy, depression. Hence, common sense should always be used! Flower essences should not replace important medical attention, so always seek a medical practitioner / therapist when necessary

Flower essences are becoming increasingly recognised as an invaluable way to achieve greater health and happiness. By dissolving and alleviating negative emotions and emotional patterns, essences naturally enhance one’s sense of wellbeing. If health is the sum total of a healthy mind, body and spirit, flower essences then play a remarkable role in promoting and maintaining the health of ourselves and the animals in our lives!

The Flower Essence Center is an Australian company supplying flower essences for people and pets via their web site: www.floweressences.com.au (03) 57 872 258.

With the development of any new product there is always a final phase of testing - the real customer!

More riders are trying the Light Rider Bridle for pleasure and competitions such as endurance, and giving great feedback.

“The Bitless Bridle was terrific. At the endurance ride, Angel got toey quite a few times once we were back out on the roads, but with pressure and release of the reins she was under control. I was particularly proud of her when we came across other riders out on the track as she stayed within my hands and never once ran off like she used to. I was in control the whole ride. I LOVE THE BRIDLE” Tammy M. (Pictured centre: leading the group at the Orford Endurance Ride).

“I am impressed with the bridles. I have to admit that when I first heard of them I thought they were just another version of the “bigger bit” theory, however I now think that they are a very good alternative to a natural hackamore.
I have had good feedback from the whole family, husband, 12 & 14yo boys as to how they like them.
My personal opinion is that they are very good for novice riders and for using on green horses. This is because I have noticed that with natural hackamores novice riders can tend to twist the horses head when asking for lateral flexion. The light rider bridle seems to deliver a much clearer and more direct message when using it to convey lateral messages to your horse. It is also ideally suited to endurance riders as it can still give you a lead rope if you need it.
All round the horses and humans all appreciated their new bridles. Thanks, Tara N.”

" I just wanted to touch base with you about the Light Rider Bridle. I completed the 40km ride at Woodstock successfully. I was very pleased with the bridle as I had heaps of control, and she listened. Overall I was really pleased with it and will definitely be ordering another one soon so I have a spare." Danielle C.

You can buy 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. Email Cynthia if you would like to try one first.

Buy your 'horse friendly' products from
the Natural Horse World store.
Purchase from the safe and secure online store with Pay Pal. You can use your credit card to buy items such as the Young Horse Education DVD, Light Rider Bitless Bridles, Bareback Pads, Liberty Lines, Safer Grass CD's, Hoofworks CD and Carlos Tabernaberri's new book, 'Through The Eyes of The Horse'.

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 up to 20 students will start their course with the Intensive 2 week block from the 1st of October. click here to register - some last minute places are 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. It has just been announced that this couse will include USA hoof research specialist, Dr Robert Bower as a lecturer. 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

How sad it is to see horses burdened by rugs, trying to find shade, even on a sunny winters day. Rugs that are slipping, heavy and hot.

And rugs that are tight and smothering, just for the sake of a clean shiny coat for a show.
Layers and layers that itch and rub the hair off.
Please take my rugs off - now the days are getting warmer I would love to roll and feel the sun and the wind in my hair. Despite what you think, my coat won't fade and I can be bathed and groomed to come up nice for a show. I need to be able to regulate my own temperature while you're at work in your air conditioned office and I'm sweltering and sweating under all these layers. Get my rug off and let me be a horse!

EVENTS CALENDAR

SEPTEMBER
8th - Ian Leighton Natural Horsemanship Clinic at Murdunna. Ph: Sarra on 62 535 486 or 0428 838 921.
7-9 - Equine Touch Course at Lilydale - Ph. Liz on 63 951590.
10-14th - September Holidays 3-5day horse riding camp at Copping - Ph. Sharon on (03) 62535541.
22nd & 23rd - Carlos Tabernaberri Clinic - Book with Cynthia to observe/fence sit - all rider positions filled.

OCTOBER
1st - 12th - TAFE Equine Hoof Care Course second student intake, practical block.
27-28th - NATURAL HORSEMANSHIP Wayne Banney weekend clinic at Smithton. Rider costs for the weekend clinic is $270 and spectators $30 a day. Riders may bring one spectator for free. Details: Helen Leighton 6456 1355.

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 Royal Showgrounds.
24/25th - Steve Brady Clinic - contact Pam Don on 0407 850 051 for more information.

EVENTS NEWS

Ian Leighton - Natural horsemanship handling and ridden clinic
Retrain your older horse or give your young horse the best start possible! All horses, All ages.
Suitable for any riding style, discipline or level of ability. You WILL improve your horse AND your training ability’s over this day. Nervous adults and beginners also welcome. Participate and learn as a rider or come along as a spectator
DATE: Saturday 8th September - TIME: 9am till 4.30pm - VENUE: Hawker St, Murdunna (30mins from Sorell) - COST: $110pp includes BBQ lunch (vegetarian also catered for) Tea and coffee. Spectators $30 also includes lunch. For more details and booking’s- (deposit of $30 needed ASAP) Phone: 62 535 486 or 0428 838 921 or email: sarraz@bigpond.com

September Holiday 3-5 day Horse Riding Camp: 10TH 11th 12TH 13TH 14th SEPTEMBER……
ARRIVE MON 10TH 9 AM - $240 3 days - $350 5 days.
Includes mixture of education and fun with an emphasis on safety:

Flat work/ Dressage instruction Show jumping Cross Country
Games Grooming Horsemanship Beach ride (5 day’s only) Disco Movies Trail riding
*all activities are weather dependent
Bookings essential. Please email for forms and booking details to Sharon Phone (03) 62535541 or 0417 308 069, 2526 Arthur H’way Copping 7174 Tasmania. Email: sbr09350@bigpond.net.au
www.horseridingtasmania.com.

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.

Classified Adds

FOR LEASE: l am considering offering for lease either my stallion, my mare or both horses.
Hyksos Good as Gold is a 3 year old Quarab stallion, he is fully registered, approved and nominated to stand at stud, he is also the only registered brindle horse in Australia, his first foal from my mare is due in October. Goodie has a wonderful temperament and has been trained using natural methods and leading a natural lifestyle, l eventually plan to do endurance with him but l feel he would also do well at showing and other disciplines too. He would be ideal for somebody that would like to add another dimension to their natural horsemanship skills and possibly breed some quality foals. Goodie loves to learn, is extremely quiet and basically a lovely horse to have around.
Tallaren Tareena in a pure bred arab mare 97.5% crabbet, she is 11 years old, well educated, old level 2 Parelli and sound riding horse, she is currently in foal to Hyksos Good as Gold and due in late October, her previous Quarab foal is now 5 years old and a multiple Quarab champion at halter as well as successful in western disciplines, Reena could easily be brought back into work after the foal is weaned or could be put back into foal again either by Goodie or a stallion of your choice.
l am open to all suggestions regarding the lease of these horses, the only reason l am offering them is that l shall be moving to Launceston in November, starting a degree in February and also have 2 young boys so my time and resources shall be limited, l would like to see these horses, especially Goodie, able to continue their education and experiences and feel that somebody could have a wonderful opportunity to enjoy them.
For further details and my contact information please visit www.freewebs.com/goodways

SPONSORS WANTED: PROJECT HANS - Hans is an 18yo Warmblood by Luther. He was 18hh but now that his heels are lowered is more like 17.2. He was diagnosed with Navicular Disease and was given a Neurectomy. The Neurectomy failed and his nerves grew back. I took him on as a project to help others understand more about Navicular Disease and possible cures. I will be documenting my results. I have been hoof trimming him for over a year. There has been a lot of progress and he has come from being more or less unusable as a ridden horse to 80% usable. Recently my financial situation changed and now I need support in order to continue. I am looking for 10 interested persons who would be willing to pay $1 per day in order to feed this horse. The rest of the work I will do for free. This includes agistment, rugging, feeding, massage therapy, hoof trimming, research and daily supervision. If you are at all interested please call me on 0417308069 regards Sharon Brennan.

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.

FOR SALE - barefoot boots. Cavallo simple boots, size 4 pair as new. $90.00. Ph 63302804

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.

SADDLES FOR SALE- all must sell asap! all neg. please contact me for other horse gear also.
18" black/brown Sterling jumping saddle, excellent cond. designed by Michael Whitaker and James Sterling (English Show jumpers) $600.
18" Bates Caprilli Dressage saddle, older style two tone brown, narrow gullet suit TB, has been used at Royal, flock filled, with stirrups $600.
18" Thorowgood black Dressage saddle, great cond. synthetic, made in England, very comfy. $450.
17"/17.5" black dressage saddle, deep seat, suit TB, good cond- $400.
17" equestrian synthetic (like wintec) GP saddle, good cond. $200.
18" brown Kieffer GP- needs minor repairs $250.
2 x 17" leather GP saddles, brown two tone, need repairs, make an offer. $30neg - pics available by email: sarraz@bigpond.com or call: 0428 838 921 or 62 535 486

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 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: 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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Cynthia Cooper - Natural Horse World
46 Wattle Lea Lane, Golden Valley, Tasmania,
Australia. 7304. Ph. 0363 695177.
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