October 2007 Newsletter

In This Newsletter:

Cynthia's News

Carlos Clinic loved by all
Barefoot Bits & Pieces - Carla's Rescue

Alternative Therapies Explained - Homeopathy

Make your own Horse Flu Medicine

Subscriber's News & Photos

Events News for Tasmania

Calendar & Classifieds

Cynthia's News

This newsletter is a little late coming out because of my full time involvement teaching at the TAFE Equine Hoof Care Course. Sixteen students came together for the two week intensive section of the course. Half were from Tasmania but others came from as far as WA, NT, QLD, NSW and VIC.

This second intake of students (the first was in May this year), results in 35 keen trimmers out there studying this Certificate 3 course, and hopefully helping to educate horse owners about the benefits of keeping horses barefoot and changing to a more natural lifestyle.

The Equine Flu outbreaks have affected us all, even in the states where there are no confirmed cases. As we have recently seen here in Tasmania, if a case is suspected the equine industry grinds to a halt until tests are cleared.

I really feel for those who are living with Equine Flu right now. The stories I've read about the toll it's taking on horse owners/carers both physically and emotionally is very sad. The media focuses on the racing insdustry because of the obvious financial losses to the government, but there are also be huge losses in the rest of the horse industry.

Fortunately, a group of concerned and no doubt affected horse owners, have united to form a voice for the non-racing equine industry.

This group known as the Performance and Pleasure Horse Industry will provide a single point of contact for the Government. The overall three main objectives are:
welfare of the horse, donkey etc. (80%) unrepresented part of the equine industry.
The goals are: getting back to work for the 80% - getting horses working asap, getting people working asap - getting a viable regime of movement permits for the industry to get back to work. Eradication of the EI virus.
There will be of course other objectives, goals, aims and timelines - but the initial framework structure is now in place and the new situation with a positive enlightened unified voice has already begun. WE WILL ALL BE HEARD
TOGETHER AND GET BETTER ACTIONS, DECISIONS, RESPONSES FROM THOSE WE PAY.

In order for the government to know how many more people and jobs are being affected by the Equine Flu I urge you to take action.

Sign this petition to show the politicians the numbers affected by EI outside of the racing industry. We need to show the numbers impacted and the diversity of businesses affected. Click here to have a say.

There have been reports of great difficulty in getting the compensation offered by the government and I wonder if the amount offered will really help all those affected?

Lets hope so and also hope that it doesn't take too much longer to overcome this crisis.

We can all help by keeping up with the news on this topic, abiding by the rules and being aware of how easily EI can be transmitted by humans and equipment.

For an update and more information go to your State Department of Primary Industry web site.

Carlos Clinic loved by all

I would describe Carlos Tabernaberri as one of the 'next generation' of horsemen who put the horse first above all.
He learned what he teaches from the horse, having never been to a clinic himself. As a youngster he witnessed the traditional ways of the Argentinian gauchos who 'broke' horses, literally. And it was from wanting to give something back to the horse, to rub away all those bad things humans did, that has made Carlos the truly compassionate horseman he is today.

Although there was a wide range of abilities amongst the ten riders at this clinic, they all learned a whole new attitude to teaching and working 'with' their horses.

The thirty fence sitters were enthralled and delighted in seeing the progress each horse made. In Carlos' hands they would quickly trust, from cracking whips to flapping tarps.

It was the first clinic I've been to in my 35 years with horses where I didn't see physcial pressure put on a horse from the tools used. No hitting with the rope, stick or chasing with bags. No force was seen - never did I feel like looking away or wishing the horse would just comply so the pressure would stop. All the horses made fast progress, even with the 'hard to load' horse who took 30 minutes to step on the float and then come off after 15 seconds - end of lesson.
In the second loading lesson when the pressure was on to get him home, he loaded in 5 minutes and happily stayed there, resting a leg while we sorted out the breeching gates and finally put the ramp up.

This really bought it home to me that making the right thing easy by chunking it down into small steps, and not making the wrong thing difficult (or hard work), was the best way for the horse.

Some of the things that were reinforced for me at this clinic were:
- Give before you take.
- Be on horse time when you're with the horse.
- Squeeze the rope with rhythm instead of pulling.
- Be happy with a small slice of the cake.
- Trust the horse first.
- Show the way like a true leader does.
- Always ask - only tell when the situation becomes dangerous for you or the horse.

Despite his busy schedule, Carlos will be coming back to Tasmania for clinics and private lessons on and around the 12th and 13th of January 2008.

We already have a list of riders who have paid deposits indicating that we can run a one day clinic in both the North and the South of the state (venues to be confirmed). If you are interested in attending as either a rider or observer, please register your interest ASAP. The last clinic was booked out in advance as riders are limited to 10 per clinic and observers (fence sitters) to 30.

Email me ASAP for a registration form if you would like to experience some true horsemanship from Carlos.

Barefoot Bits & Pieces

Carla's Rescue by TAFE Hoof Care Course

Fortunately for Carla, the 12 year old shetland pony mare, her condition was discovered just prior to the TAFE Hoof Care Course. Her sad situation provided the ideal opportunity for the students to observe how to assess, trim and treat a pony whith hooves in such bad shape.

Carla's hooves were first x-rayed by vet Adam Richardson, after nerve blocking her lower leg so she could stand comfortably for the procedure.

Then after viewing the x-rays, lecturer and professional hoof trimmer, Jeremy Ford, showed how Carla could be trimmed and padded to enable her to hooves and body start the healing process. She was then able to lie down to rest her hooves and sore legs - something we hadn't seen her do in the days prior to her treatment.

Students then took over her daily care with changing the pads, soaking and cleaning her hooves. Carla was also assessed by Chiropractor, Gaynor Ross who lectured at the course, so that her body stifness from compensating with her movement for so long, can be treated over time.

Now that the intensive two week section of the course is over, Carla will live with Helen Vagg, experienced pony carer and hoof trimming student from the first TAFE intake in May.

You can view more photos and video footage of Carla here.

Leigh Martin has started his Performance Horse Hoof Care business, based near Hobart and is an agent for the Easycare range of hoof boots. See the Services Page for Leigh's contact details and those of other hoof trimmers.

Alternative Therapies Explained - Homeopathy by Jenny Pearce.

A b ackground to homeopathic medicine:

A guy called Hahnemann, in the 1800’s was the “father” of homeopathic medicine. Many of the principles had been used for thousands of years, but he was the one who “proved” homeopathic medicine using a herb called China, that had been used to treat malaria and other intermittent fevers, hemorrhage and gastro intestinal disturbances.

China Officianalis was to Hahnemann what the falling apple was to Newton – a massive light bulb moment. He took it as a perfectly healthy person and GAVE HIMSELF THE SYMPTOMS OF MALARIA.

He formalised the knowing that “like treats like”. He formalized the knowing that to treat a certain set of symptoms, you could use a herb that GAVE you those symptoms if you were a well person. This “light bulb moment” was the start of homeopathic medicine as we know it today.

Hahnemann also formalized what other practitioners of “alternative medicine” had known for a long time - that the use of some herbs and drugs and over use of others CAUSES health problems by suppressing the symptoms (driving them underground so that they take another and usually more severe and dangerous form).

Homeopathics were being developed around the same time as modern medicinal drugs. The major reason we don’t all use homeopathic medicine as our primary form of health care is that drug companies cannot make big money out of it. Because I can make it in my kitchen easily – just like you can make some to combat your horse’s flu virus.

When combined with some method of making sure that the right medicine is used at the right dosage (such as I describe later in this article), homeopathic medicine is incredibly effective and very consistent. That’s what we’re doing here in this article – giving you a method of making sure that you have the right medicine and the right dosage.

Homeopathics work by making you sick on purpose, by deliberately putting the energy pattern of the SAME “sickness” that you are already experiencing, INTO the body. Our bodies won’t allow two identical energy patterns in the body at the same time. This is why vaccinations work.) Thus, when we put in the “sickness” by taking the homeopathic medicine drops that you can make with this article, the body has to kick the other “sickness” out.

If we just put virus material into our bodies for example, we could make ourselves pretty crook. So we don’t do that - we put in an energetic version of the virus.

“Succussion” is the method by which we have the ENERGY PATTERN of the sickness without having the TOXICITY of it. One succussion is simply one “bang” of the bottle –just against your hand is easiest.

The art is in knowing how exactly WHICH medicine to take and how much medicine to take, how much “sickness” to put in to the body in order to JUST get healthy again – without taking too much or too little. That’s what you’re going to use the pendulum for.

Horse flu - make your own medicine.
Given the horse flu epidemic in Australia, I have decided to publish, free, how to make your own homeopathic medicine to help your horse’s system beat the flu virus, hopefully easily.

And the information IS genuinely free. I just hope that when you finish this article and print off the information for your files, that you stay on this site and have a look around at the best horse book ever written. How do we come to that conclusion? By the repeated response from readers.

What’s the name of the book? “Bobby’s Diaries - Straight from the Horse’s Mouth to You” click here to read more about it. Love this book or get your money back. You could be downloaded and reading Bobby’s Diaries in 5 minutes time through the most secure financial site in the world.

Now, back to the horse flu….As you are probably aware, modern medicine, including antibiotics, does not seem to be effective on a virus. Homeopathic medicine has always had the edge on conventional medicine under these circumstances.

Read more here....

EVENTS CALENDAR

OCTOBER
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
3rd - Comfort Zone Group with Cynthia at Harveydale.

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

25th - Trail Ride to raise funds for Lilydale School Round Yard. RSVP 63951590 by November 18 for catering.

EVENTS NEWS

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 session opportunity is designed for you.
Cynthia Cooper will lead and assist adult riders on the first Saturday of the month at 'Harverydale', Birralee Rd, Westbury. Cost is $30 per half day session per person (includes arena hire), with a maximum of 6 in each session.

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.
The first Comfort Zone Club day will start Saturday the 3rd of November starting at 10am. Observers are welcome for free so if you're not sure that this is for you, come along without your horse and see what we do.

BYO drinks and food for you and your horse.

Please book for the morning or afternoon session (or both) 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.

Trail Ride - Sunday 25 November: $20 per rider

Burns Rd, Wyena - turn right off Golconda Rd, (this is the main road to Scottsdale, just past Pipers Brook Rd) 14km from Lilydale Tavern
Travel along Burns Rd and turn off at balloons, drive until you see marshalls J

Trail ride 10.30am lunch 1.30am Barbecue lunch including soft drink
Lucky rider prizes Beer for sale $2 can
RSVP 63951590 by November 18 for catering

To raise funds to build a round yard at Lilydale School Farm

Any donation towards this project gratefully received and sponsorship signage displayed.
Estimates: $1500 posts, $500 ramming, $1 000 rails, $300 bolts and hinges

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.

Classified Adds

FOR SALE: Wrangler Jane's Horsemanship with Heart: 'Essentials' Part 1 & 2 DVDS. Part 1 - Touching your horse with your heart and Part 2 - Communicating with your horse with your heart. Played once, dvds are in top condition. $25 each. Contact Deb 0405 199 892 after hours please.

For Sale: Amarda – 11 month old pure crabbet gelding

Good to float, catch, lead rug etc. Lovely boy who will excel in endurance or any field you wish for him. Lovely conformation and movement. $1300.00
Ph Kylie on 0407 021 135.

Hi my name is Sultan. I am a 15hh 12-year-old Arab x QH gelding and have been in foster care for the Past 15 months.
My foster mum saved me from death which was only hours away. The time has come (now that I am in good health) to find a new home for me. I have been rugged so I come with a new rug.
Several months ago I went on holidays to Bonny Burgess where I learnt heaps of fun stuff - floating and lots of Natural Horsemanship. I Even went to my first show.
I have had a saddle on and dare I say it a human on my back. How ever I am lacking in confidence in this area but there is no physical reason why I cant be ridden or I could just be a paddock companion. I am easy to worm and have my feet done I have had my Tetanus and strangles shots.
Due to my lack of human contact for the first nine years I would prefer someone who is confident so I feel safe. I love people and am very friendly. My mum will only let me go to the best of homes at no cost.
Please contact Angela Smith on 62950764 or 0427869057
Or Bonny Burgess on 62951751.

Thaedon Arabians offers for sale:

Marbling Nerita (Marbling Star of the East x Marbling Neri), 7yo grey Arabian mare, 15.1hh, big mare with big stride, unbroken, proven broodmare. $3500

Thaedon Sepia (Riamus x Shahdira), 6yo bay Arabian mare, 14.3hh, started and easy breeder. $3500

Thaedon joie de vivre (Robali Dargeeling +S x Franklin Jonea) 5yo bay Arabian mare, 14.1hh, started and currently being ridden. $3000

Thaedon Naadir (Robali Dargeeling + S x Nayyir) 2yo rose grey Arabian filly, should mature 14.3hh. Successfully shown in hand as yearling, super filly with big future $4500

“Thaedon Naadir is a rose grey purebred filly with excellent proportions. Elegant and refined with a very smooth gait and straight movement. A good eye, with kind expression. A very good length of rein, on a beautifully shaped neck with a fine gullet. A superior show and breeding prospect” Denny Flissinger, Judge 7/1/2007

Thaedon Pekoe (Robali Dargeeling +S x Blush with Pride) 2yo chestnut Anglo Arabian gelding, should mature 16hh+, $3000. Big scopey 2yo, relaxed nature, from a family of champions. Show, dressage, event. Full brother, Thaedon Jintan, is a multi-Supreme Champion in his first year out.

“Thaedon Jintan is a fine example of an Anglo Arabian. He is so impressive with good shoulder, length of rein, refined gullet, strong topline and ample hindquarter. This horse is so balanced in movement and displays excellent impulsion” Denny Flissinger, Judge 7/1/2007

Thaedon Siennah (Robali Dargeeling +S x Thaedon Sepia), Yearling bay Arabian filly. $2000

Thaedon Latte (Robali Dargeeling +S x Batten Lou Lou) Yearling Arabian warmblood filly, bay, should mature ~16hh, $2500. Lots of bone, show or dressage prospect.

All horses are well handled, regularly trimmed, wormed and immunised. Contact Jane Lovell 0419 554 047.

FOR SALE- Fergus McIronstone, born 27/09/01. Approximately 14hh. Sire was Ironstone Samson- Thoroughbred/ Clydsdale. Mother was Gemma- Arab/ Welsh Mountain. Very friendly nature, well tamed, great personality. Suitable for a beginner. Has had training in Parelli, Level 1. Would be an excellent bush horse, great on long rides. Has had experience with saddle packs. Fergus only wears a halter, he doesn’t need a bridle. Not only a good riding horse but would be a much loved member of the family. Only to a good home. Reason for sale- young owner is growing up and moving away, so Fergus will not receive the attention he deserves. $2500. Ring Anna Bickel on (03) 6331 0707 or (03) 6369 5234

For Sale - Arabian mare, registered purebred, 14.3-15hh, dob: 3/11/1998, proven breeder, very gentle nature. $2,000 ono. Phone: 0419 370 232
(Photo on left)

FOR SALE - Beautiful Filly, Mia (see photo in subscribers pics) Out of Honey by Amarus.Both parents sensible, athletic, quiet, reliable and very much loved to ride. Should mature 15hh with those legs. Full sister to Apache, Claire an 11yo, has ridden him from when he was a 3yo. Will be a solid, beautiful, athletic and sensible mount. Ph 63951590

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 $4,500 for the pair. I would have a quantity of hay for the buyer if that is an issue. Ph. David on 63301634.

If you have an add you would like included in the next newsletter please email it to me (in the body of the email written in lower case please) by the 30th of October for the November newsletter.
Advertising in the newsletter is free but exact wording must be supplied and photos must be reduced to less than 50kb as .jpg files.

Carlos enjoyed a scenic trail ride through the hills of Golden Valley with Cynthia and her horses, Rosie and Glory.

Carlos making quick progress desensitising Angie's Gemma to the tarp.

Bridgette discovered Honeybee loved playing with tarps.

Jeremy waits for The King to test out the tarp.

Carlos and Tammy's Angel get down low with the umbrella.

Amy and Oscar had a great time riding bitless.

SUBSCRIBER'S NEWS
& PHOTOS

Joylene and Patrick's Anawa Aziz

Liz's Honey had a filly - Mia by her Appalossa Stallion, Amarus.

Tara's mare Breeze had a filly - Wongowol Cooper by their Waler Stallion, Matey.

Tara and Gerald's Purebred Waler Filly also by Matey.

Bailey and his beautiful first foal, HeatherLea Lightening Boy.

Vanessa's Missy and her first filly, Keita by Royale Finale.

STANDING AT STUD
Royale Finale (S23564)

Are you looking for good, strong old fashioned arabian type with beauty and great temperament?

Purebred Arabian Colt by Mandala Royale out of Belbowrie Serenata. Finn has 96% Crabbet blood.

He has a very gentle nature that he's passing onto his foals. He has his sire's lovely movement and sound conformation. Introductory Service Fee (live foal guarantee) of $500 + agistment. Ph. Cynthia on 63 695177.

News from Wrangler Jayne

Wrangler Jayne and the ranch herd have just relocated to the heart of the beautiful Yarra Valley, in Victoria! After the big move it is now back to business, and happy to report that all the horses are settling in well and enjoying their new environment! We are surrounded by vineyards and hot air balloons, and will soon be scheduling Special Events at the wonderful facilities the region offers! Thanks for everyone's patience with orders and responses while we've been getting settled! Photos and details coming in the October newsletter!
NEW WEBSITE ADDRESS!
The website address has changed slightly. We've added an 'au' making it www.wranglerjayne.com.au Please remember to include the 'y' in Jayne!
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