December 2007 Newsletter

In This Newsletter:

• Cynthia's News
• When being kind is cruel - hoof abscess
• Barefoot Bits & Pieces - Barefoot Sculptor
• Alternative Therapies - Bowen
• New Business - Pegasus Touch
• Orphan Foals - Part 1
• Subscriber's News & Photos
• Events News for Tasmania
• Calendar & Classifieds

Cynthia's News

Foals grow up fast and one of their big needs is play. I noticed Fiera wanting to get quite playful with people at around 2 weeks old so I thought it was time to introduce him to the rest of the breeding herd.
I started by taking him out for walks along the driveway while teaching him to lead. This helped his hooves wear naturally and also allowed him to walk past his sire, sister and a yearling gelding who were to become his play mates.
Armero (Fiera's mum) was very protective of him so to help her accept the others, I divided the paddock with a single electric tape which Fiera had already been exposed to in his foaling paddock.

This allowed her to approach and retreat from the others as she learned to accept them being close to Fiera.
Then I introduced his yearling sister Amy and within two days, Armero was happy for Fiera to spend time with her, playing with and scratching each other.

A week or so later, Finn and Koda broke through the electric fence during a thunderstorm so became part of the herd.
I found them all happily sleeping in the morning sun after the stormy night, and over the next few days Armero was allowing Fiera further away from her to play with Amy again.
It's lovely to see the whole family together, however when Amy came in season I had to remove Finn (the stallion and her sire), not because he would breed with her, but because he chases her away, knowing he's not meant to breed her. His chasing wouldn't be a problem in the wild open spaces, but with fences around there is too much risk of injury to Amy as she runs so hard, turning and stopping for a fence is not always possible.
In a wild herd, the stallion would send the fillies out of the herd or allow other stallions to 'steal' them so inbreeding doesn't occur. When you keep a filly with her sire from birth or close to it, they understand the herd dynamics and so accept their daughters until they come of breeding age which is about two years old in the wild.

It's fascinating to observe this behaviour in a domestic herd, and when Amy is no longer in season they can all go back together again.
Having the sire of the foals with them is particularly valuable for a colt who will learn various behaviours by copying, and will have someone tolerant and boisterous to play with if there aren't any other youngsters to run with.

A mare and foal running on their own is not an ideal situation as the mare rarely disciplines her foal enough, if at all.
As the mare must be seen by the foal as the ultimate safe place to run to in times of danger, she would not want to send her foal away too much or have them fearful of her assertiveness.
If you have a foal, try to provide the youngest possible playmate for them and an older gentle horse so they can grow up learning herd behaviours and discipline.
Keeping multiple mares and foals together is the ideal situation but sadly not always possible for a small breeder.

Consider agisting another lone mare and foal with yours so they both have the opportunity to learn social behaviours so important to life in a herd. Click here to read why herd interaction is vital for your horse's mental health.

Christmas is just around the corner and you still have time to buy a lovely 'horsey' present from the Natural Horse World Store.
You will find a range of horsemanship books, bitless bridles, CD's and DVD's including the E-Book, Bobby's Diaries - click here to read a review.

Christmas Special: The current stock of Light Rider Bitless Bridles are postage free, saving you $9 - now $90 anywhere in Australia. (Overseas orders need apply for a postage rate and expect New Year delivery).
Be quick to order online with your credit card or by email to pay by Direct Deposit.
Available in all sizes and most colours.

Wishing you all a very enjoyable Christmas Holiday and a Happy, Horsey New Year.

Cheers from Cynthia.

When being kind is cruel

While reading the book 'Perfect Partners' by Kelly Marks (an excellent book by the way) I was struck by a very true statement she made.... "Well meaning is not the same as wellbeing for the horse".
One of the ways we show good care for our horse is to provide plenty of feed. Unfortunately this over-caring can be cruel to a horse or pony especially in spring and early summer when grasses are high in sugar.
Our equines (that includes donkeys and mules) often have to endure the pain of a hoof abscess caused by too much rich grass, and can be affected even if they don't appear to be overweight.

The photos on the right show the various stages of an abscess which in the beginning can cause three legged lameness before it bursts through soft tissue. The pain the horse endures at this stage is similar to when you hit your thumb with a hammer and the swelling and blood is trapped under your thumbnail.
Eventually the pus and serum are forced from the internal hoof structures and come out through the coronet band or heel bulb areas.
Sometimes a milder abscess is not even evident in a horse not exercised regularly, only showing up when the hoof trimmer discovers a rotting hole in the sole or hoof wall.
If you suspect an abscess it's a good idea to poultice the affected hoof, changing it daily so the coronet and heel bulbs are soft to allow the abscess to find the easy way out. This can take up to a week, but if your horse is lame for longer than this, call the vet in case it is something more serious than an abscess.

Of course if you want to avoid the abscess situation then you need to restrict your horse or pony's intake of grass, especially in the afternoon and overnight when the sugar content is highest.
Rather than 'locking them up' in a small bare dirt yard with nothing to eat (being cruel to be kind) a long narrow area to move in is a better option and some soaked hay (to reduce sugars) must be provided to prevent gut ulcers, colic and development of vices such as wood chewing to alleviate hunger. Don't use cereal hays/straw such as oat, wheat or barley as these can be even higher than grass hay in sugars.

The best option is to set up a 'track' around the edge of the horse's pasture which is grazed out by sheep, cattle or other horses early in the season. You could even plough it up if you have a chronically foundered pony or horse with insulin resistance, to remove all the grass while still providing room to move.
Movement is vital for a horse to burn calories and relieve boredom. Having the company of another horse promotes movement and play, and is much healthier way of keeping any horse. A horse or pony kept on its own and in pain from laminitis will suffer depression and prolonged recovery.

If you can't provide a track or company for movement, then exercise by riding, driving or leading is essential, as is the company of another prey animal such as a cow, sheep or goat.
I heard that in Denmark it is illegal to keep a horse on its own - a law we could well do with here too if we had the ability to police it.

See the article on Paddock Paradise for ideas on setting up a track. Another option is to run your pony in a large area of bush or poor pasture grazed out by sheep. You may still need to provide 'low sugar' hay so to find out more about that visit www.safergrass.org or purchase the Safer Grass CD's from the Natural Horse World Shop.

A hoof abscess is a warning sign that the horse has suffered a laminitic episode, and therefore is prone to more of these unless the feed situation is changed. Caring horse owners love to give their horse a bucket feed or treats but this can cause more problems.
Treats such as carrots, apples, sugar cubes, bread and mints all have sugars that add up to tip the horse's intake over the edge (just like a diabetic).
Instead, give your horse a handful of sunflower seeds or a good scratch/groom where they like to be rubbed - it's much healthier for them.
Grains, pellets and even oaten chaff are high in sugars too, so feed an alternative if you have to such as Speedi-beet, and soak the oaten chaff or use a very small amount of lucerne chaff.

Check the Laminitis page so you know the early signs, get them off the grass and work with your hoof trimmer to alleviate the symptoms.
Education and action is the key to being kind to your horse - if you really love your horse you will make an effort to find out new information that can help keep them from suffering the affects of over or under feeding.
By reading this newsletter and researching the links, you have taken the first step so well done. Now keep going and put your knowledge into action.

Another form of so called 'kindness' that is cruel - leaving rugs on in hot weather, especially those with a tail bag that don't allow the horse to get rid of flies with their tail.

Barefoot Bits & Pieces

Product Review: Barefoot Sculptor

Dave McDonald of Mac's Equine is the inventor of Old Mac Boots and the Pee Wee Bit, and has now come up with another helpful tool in the form of a hoof rasp with a handle called the Barefoot Sculptor.
The handle on the rasp makes the job of trimming much safer, especially for beginners or children. The rasp being slightly smaller and narrower than most, enables the trimmer to 'sculpt' the hoof, particularly in the quarters where a natural arch is required for healthy hoof function. The smaller rasp makes this an ideal tool trimming for ponies and foals.

Having a handle also allows you to easily rasp with one hand. Simply hold the hoof with one hand and rasp with the other.
The Barefoot Sculptor kit includes one handle and two rasps. Replacement rasps can also be purchased seperately. Find out more about the Barefoot Sculptor and watch a video of it in use at www.macsequine.com

Alternative Therapies - Bowen

What is the Bowen Technique?
The Bowen technique is a gentle remedial therapy which stimulates the body to rebalance itself and promotes healing, pain relief and recovery of energy.

How did it get its name?
Tom Bowen was born in 1916 in Brunswick, Australia. He treated the aches and pains of the people with whom he worked in the cement works and woollen mill in Geelong. He had a particular interest in bad backs. In the 1960s, he opened his own clinic. During the 1970s, the Webb Report (Australian Government Report into Complementary Therapies) found that Tom Bowen was treating 13,000 people a year. He died in 1982.

The Bowen technique is now being taught to final year university students of Osteopathy in Australia.

Bowen treatment
Bowen therapists treat people holistically. People present with a wide range of aches and pains, injuries and health problems. There are no contra--indications to treatment. However, Bowen therapists will always advise people to consult their doctors if there is any doubt over whether or not to treat. (The Bowen Technique is not intended as a substitute for medical advice or treatment.)

Common conditions that are often treated
Back pain, neck pain, headaches & migraine, frozen shoulder, tennis elbow, RSI, respiratory problems, hay fever, kidney problems, high blood pressure, arthritis, and knee pain.

Bowen can also be used for stress management, fatigue and sleep problems.

What is the treatment like?
The treatment is gentle and therefore appropriate for everyone, from new-born babies to the elderly and infirm. The therapist makes gentle rolling movements over muscles, tendons and ligaments on the body, mostly using their fingers and thumbs. No hard-tissue manipulation or force is used.

Bowen treatment is not usually mixed with other physical therapies, e.g. physiotherapy, osteopathy, massage, chiropractic etc. A gap of 7 days should be allowed between Bowen and any other physical therapy so that the subtle information supplied to the body during a Bowen session can be processed.

Treatment usually takes from 30 to 45 minutes and can be performed through light clothing. After treatment, the patient will be advised to drink lots of water to help their recovery.

Bowen for horses and animals
Tom Bowen treated race horses and other animals. There are now many equine therapies who have adapted their knowledge of Bowen to treat horses, incorporating ither useful moves to provide a unique therapy. Equine Touch and Equine Tension Release Therapy are two that include some elements of Bowen Therapy.

This information is sourced from the Bowen website, with thanks.

Jo Turvey providing some Pegasus Touch for Pepsi.

Pegasus Touch’ is a combination of healing modalities that has proven very effective for equine well-being on a physical, psychological, and energetic level.

This method was developed by Jo Turvey, combining elements of precisely targeted light massage, acupressure points, Reiki and other energy modalities, including Hopi Indian teachings and EFT.

In partnership with Jo, Bernie brings his years of expertise as an advanced level E.F.T.(Emotional Freedom Technique) practitioner to horses and their riders, particularly in the field of equine competition. It can allay nerves and insecurities quickly and easily. Read more about E.F.T here.

Amongst other success stories, ‘Pegasus Touch’ has assisted horses with assorted physical problems, as well as helping the recovery of abused and nervous horses, and even with issues such as aggression in shared paddocks.

‘Pegasus Touch’ can, of course, be made available for other animals and humans on request.
‘Pegasus Touch’ is gentle, non-invasive, intuitive, drug-free and very effective.

‘Pegasus Touch’ is based near Deloraine, but we travel where needed. Free travel inlcuded within 60 kilometres of Deloraine, but we must add 15 cents a kilometre beyond that for fuel.

We also offer colloidal silver for animal use.
To make an appointment phone Jo or Bernie on 63 622783.

Orphan Foal Options - Part 1

By Cynthia Cooper

The dream of breeding and raising your own foal can very quickly become shattered when you are faced with an orphan foal.
Whether the foal is orphaned through the death of the mare or rejection by the mare, the focus must be on keeping that foal alive for the first week or so, and then give it every opportunity to thrive.

Many first time and small breeders are usually un-prepared for such an emergency but in reality it's an all too common occurance.
Hopefully this series of articles will assist future foal breeders unlucky enough to be faced with an orphan.

At birth, the most urgent need for a foal is to drink enough colostrum to develop sufficient antibodies in order to fight off any infections from the outside world.
It's a good idea to have some colostrum on hand in the freezer or have a supply organised from a vet or larger breeder just in case.

If you have a mare that has successfully foaled, then its ok to milk some colostrum from her in the first 12 hours after the birth - you only need to store 500ml or so to assist in an emergency.

After 12 hours the foal should have drunk enough to stimulate normal milk production so the colostrum reduces as does their need for it and ability to utilise it.
Some mares that drip or run milk for more than 24 hours prior to foaling may not give their foal enough colostrum so the foal may need blood plasma to boost their immunity.
The vet can test the foal's blood to determine if it has recieved anough antibodies, so if you have an orphan who's intake of colostrum is limited or none at all, it would be wise to have this test done.

Regardless of whether the mare dies or rejects the foal, it is vital to try and milk as much colostrum from her as soon as possible.
A live mare may need to be restrained in a crush/stocks or sedated by the vet in order to do this, unless you have taught her to accept touching around the teats before foaling (highly reccommend!).

A large 30 or 50ml syringe with the nozzle cut off and the plunger inserted into that end, will make an effective device to 'suck' milk from the mare. Make sure the udder has been cleaned with mild soap and water beforehand, and is moist to give a good seal.

Always use a clean, sterile container to hold the milk which can then be offered to the foal in a human baby bottle or carefully dripped into their mouth via syringe.
The foal's head must be elevated to simulate the suckling position under the mare so the milk goes down the throat rather than the windpipe. Forcing the foal to take colostrum or milk can result in it entering the lungs and causing pneumonia.

If you don't have ready access to colostrum for some reason, then give the foal some glucose or honey dissolved in boiled water. They usually only drink up to 250ml each feed in their first 24 hours so small amounts every 15-20 minutes simulates a normal drinking pattern.

Once you have give the foal it's first feed of colostrum, you need to ensure it has shelter from either cold or heat, especially at night, when it should be kept warm.
A foal blanket is a good idea, along with deep straw or hay for bedding inside a shed or stable. If you don't have shelter available, then a horse float can make a temorary home, or even a tent/marquee that has a roof and sides.

If the mare has died then it's important to provide equine company over a fence/barrier if you can. If not, then get your sleeping bag out and be prepared to bed down with the foal. You will need to feed it every 1-2 hours to start with so you might as well stay close.
If the mare is alive but has rejected the foal, keep her close but seperate so she can't injure the foal with aggressive biting or kicking. Get the vet to sedate the mare initially to assist with keeping her still for the foal to nurse, depending on how aggressive she is. You may need to distract her with feed and restrict her vision of the foal to enable it to drink. This will need at least two people so get some experienced help if possible.

The mare will need to be milked every hour to stimulate her supply and possibly even need a hormone injection from the vet to 'let her milk down'. If you are not able to milk her easily then set up a crush with a portable fence panel against a wall as shown in the photo. This will also be of great assistance in teaching her to accept the foal or to introduce a foster mare if you find one.

Set up the fence panel so it swings out and have a rope that can be quickly released behind her. Don't tie her solid, just wrap the rope around a rail in case she gets claustrophobic or caught up in the panel. A feed is always a good distraction and gives her reason to stand in there quietly.

The mare in the photo below had rejected her foal but after a few days of restraint in the crush, would accept the foal feeding with the panel open.

If your mare has died then its time to get on the phone and internet in search of a foster mare. Call all the vets within the area you would be prepared to drive to take your foal or bring a mare home.
Get onto local chat horse discussion groups and spread the word. if you are lucky enough to live somewhere in the world that has a register of foster mares, contact them as soon as possible after the birth.

Some mare owners prefer to keep a foster mare at their property but others are happy for experienced horse people to take their mare to the foal for the period of fostering (until the foal is weaned).

Next, go to the supermarket and buy a dozen tins of sweetened condensed milk and some ordinary evaporated milk. Foals love a sweet taste so starting them on condensed milk is a good way to get them drinking properly. Then they can be weaned gradually onto ordinary evaporated milk after a few days, and then if no foster mare has been found, you can gradually change over to a sheep or special calf milk replacer powder.
However cute your foal is, be warned that it is a very expensive exercise (over $1,500) to raise the foal yourself on the cheaper milk powders.
It is also not the best option for the foal behaviourally because it is very hard for people to be strict enough with discipline while the foal is young and relatively harmless.

Next month I will share some ideas on how to successfully foster a foal onto a mare or train a mare that has rejected her foal, to accept it again.

EVENTS CALENDAR

JANUARY 2008
5th - Comfort Zone group at Harveydale - Ph. Cynthia.
12th - Carlos Tabernaberri Clinic - Southern area.
13th - Carlos Tabernaberri Clinic - Northern area.
FEBRUARY
2nd - Comfort Zone Group
9th & 10th - David Stuart Beginner Course (details below).
16th & 17th - David Stuart Intermediate Course

EVENTS NEWS

Carlos Tabernaberri - Good Horsemanship Clinics in Tasmania

January 12th - South - venue to be confirmed.
January 13th - North - venue to be confirmed.

Carlos is coming back to Tasmania after his popular first clinic here for two more one day clinics and some private lessons.
There are still two rider positions available at both North and South clinics, along with plenty of fence sitter positions. Private lessons are fully booked.

This is a great opportunity to fulfil your New Year's resolution of learning more and to educate your horse, or to overcome issues in the relationship with your horse.

The feedback below from Carlos' first clinic here shows what a fantastic instructor he is.

"Just a quick note to say how much I enjoyed the clinic at the weekend at Westbury. Sometimes it takes someone to point some simple things out to you before you realise where you are going wrong - thank you so much."

"Just wanted to say thank you to yourself and Carlos for a great weekend. I'm so glad that you took the time to organise for Carlos to come to Tassie. Learn't so much and can't wait to put it into practice."

"Dear Cynthia & Carlos, Thank you for a truly wonderful day!! The Clinic was fabulous and very useful."

For bookings at both clinics please contact Cynthia (details below) for a registration form. To find out more about Carlos visit his web site here.

DAVE STUART COURSES in Tasmania 2008
February 9th & 10 - Beginners Course
February 16th & 17th - Intermediate Course
Early Bird Special. For those that get your course application in and a $50.00 deposit by the 18th of December, you will secure the Beginners Course for $250.00 for the two days!!! That’s is a saving of $50.00 off the normal rate. (That is cheaper than last year!)

The second special is for those that want to attend BOTH courses.

Normally for the 4 full days of instruction it would cost $600.00 ($300.00 per 2 day course)

If you sign up for both courses you will receive a 10% discount. Giving you $60.00 off. Get 4 full days of instruction for only $540.00.

NOTE: If you sign up for both courses and get your rego forms and deposit in by the Early bird date then you can secure both courses for only $500.00.
Contact Jacqui Smythe on 0409 928 393 or email jacquismythe@ozemail.com.au

EQUINE TOUCH Level 1 Foundation Clinic/Seminar
Instructor from USA - Jock Ruddock
Sat 26 April – Mon 28 April at North Lilydale
For registration contact Elizabeth Stanfield 63951590
Cost: $450 for the 3 day clinic (includes morning tea and course manual) Deposit $100 payable on booking. For more info go to www.theequinetouch.com

THE COMFORT ZONE GROUP
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 instruct 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).

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 Comfort Zone Club day will start 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.

Bookings are essential for the morning or afternoon session (or both) with Cynthia - contact details at the bottom of this newsletter.

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.

FEED BUCKET FUN

Young horses seem to find these soft buckets irresistable to play with - Fiera gets down to play and mum isn't impressed that it's with her breakfast.

Let's have a roll in it! All my young ones do this!

Amy (Fiera's sister) rolls on the bucket.

Koda loves to kneel and head butt the bucket.

Hoof Abscess - a result of Laminitis

The heel bulb is a common place for a hoof adscess to break out.

The coronet band is also a common area for an abscess to break out.

This abscess wound is growing down the hoof wall - it has taken 3 months to get this far.

The same abscess wound has now grown out further and has developed seedy toe, making a hole right through to the sole.

SUBSCRIBER'S NEWS
& PHOTOS

Zilla's gorgeous purebred arabian colt - perhaps aptly named Ego (above and below).

This arabian mare, Reena, successfully fostered an orphaned shire filly called Bellah, thanks to her owner's willingness to offer her as a foster mum when her own foal was stillborn.

The January newsletter will feature part 2 of Orphan Foal Options where we discuss ways of getting a foster mare to accept another foal.

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, strong conformation. Introductory Service Fee (live foal guarantee) of $500 + agistment. Ph. Cynthia on 63 695177.

DID YOU KNOW?
In the spring and summer horses on grass become more photosensitive so white markings on the face and legs with pink skin underneath can burn easily in the sun.
The best way to protect your horse's skin from sunburn is to apply 'Filtabac' - an antibacterial sun block available from good saddlery stores or your vet.

Sneak Peak

The Light Rider Bitless Bridle will soon be available in an english style leather look material for those who prefer a traditional bridle without the need for a bit.

Keep an eye on your email for the release announcement.

Tarp Fun For Remus

Remus is a two year old Friesian colt owned by Lee and Nadeen Davis at Wallbrook Stud, North Motton.
As you can see he's a very playful young lad and loves to give the tarp a good hiding espcecially when Lee is there to play too, which is why he's wearing a halter.

Remember to never leave a rope halter (or any other sort) on a horse in the paddock. It is so easy for them to get it hooked on something, and as rope doesn't break easily, the horse will be undoubtedly be injured.

Here's a funny/interesting web site - Morelli Natural Moosemanship - its a real hoot!

http://tinyurl.com/2fuhy4

RAISING RORY by Jenny Eddington

Almost a month ago as I write this a brave aged Connemara mare died when her foal was born. As she had no colostrum to be given to the colt foal we were very grateful to a though bred stud that was able to supply enough frozen for the first 24 hours.
The extremely strong foal drank well from the beginning his breeder passed him onto Aimee to attempt to raise not an easy task for one so young, with motherly warning not to get attached in these early days when it was really a one day at time thing Aimee forged ahead with the confidence of youth.
Mother having been raised on a stud farm had raised several foals in the past and also had had those inevitable heart breaks of loss. I had never raised a foal totally from birth without access to mares milk in the first
days.
Towards the end of the first day we began mixing Divetalac mixed at suggested strength with the remaining frozen colostrum . At this stage he was drinking about 4 litres per day and he weighed about 30 kilos.From day 2 he drank pure divetalac and was using a 750 gm tin every day and half. We were feeding him about every 2/3 hours but by the end of the first week he spaced himself to 3 plus hours between feeds. We mixed a spoonful of natural yoghurt with each feed and then as we had ready access to cows milk the change began to that. ( It would cost I estimate in excess of $800 to use Divetalac only until weaning even buying the bulk size).
As mares milk is higher in sugar we added glucose to his feeds and gradually changed the ratio of Divetalac to cows milk. We also added an egg once per day.
By 2 weeks he was drinking about 6 litre per day of cows milk and mouthing hay and grass and some rice based pellets soaked. I don't think he was actually eating it but exploring.
As he approached a month old he is very happy the only slight concern was at about a week he was a little constipated and we gave him a mild enema which solved the problem quickly.
He now is spending increasing times on the grass and is eating a little but still mouthing mostly his teeth are through and we did have a concern when he began rubbing them on wood in the barn. He has some toys and they seemed to distract him and now the teeth are through he doesn't do the wood chewing.
He has an old mare for a friend but she isn't trustworthy enough to be in with him but can sniff and chat through the panels.
He is much more interested in Aimee who is his mother, when she takes him for his daily gallops he ventures of increasing distances just like foals do with their Mum's, when she see something new or scary he runs back to her and hides his head under her arm. We will be bonding him to a pony soon as he needs a four legged leader to teach him about being a horse. He should eventually grow 14 hands plus so he isn't a small pony.
Rory will be given a registered name in due course by his breeder but we have called him Rory on the advise of my Irish Sister Law as it means waif or orphan in Gaelic.
He is a very special little boy and Aimee is very proud of him.

Rory the orphan connemara colt meets new friend, Maggie the miniature pony. Both are lucky to have Aimee to care for them.

REMINDER: Be continually vigilant for, and know the signs of Equine Influenza. Now that the ban on horses coming into Tasmania has been lifted we need to ensure the disease does not come to our island.
Check that all visitors from interstate have not had contact with horses, especially from EI infected areas.
We can't afford to let our guard down now.

Visit your local DPI website for more info.

Classified Adds

URGENT HOMES NEEDED

A number of thoroughbreds of varying ages in poor condition (rescue cases) need homes urgently or donations/sponsorship needed to rehabilitate these horses.

Some beautiful fillies and colts amongst them and older broodmares that need a good home.

Please contact Emma at Brightside Farm Sanctuary on 0408 658356.

FOR SALE: 100% Arabian gelding– chestnut yearling mostly Crabbet lines - will make a great all rounder or endurance horse. Long length of stride, beautiful movement and good conformation. Excellent to catch, rug, lead, trim etc. – affectionate boy who is the first up to you in the paddock! $1000.00 PHONE 6266 4400 ah OR 0407 021 135

FOR SALE: Welsh Mountain Pony

Snowdon Vale Serbashton (Paddy), purebred section A gelding, approx 12.3hh, just turned 11. Very pretty chestnut with flaxen mane and tail, wide blaze and hind stockings. Papers available.

Paddy is a sweet pony but he can be naughty under saddle and nervous in traffic, so no beginners please. Ideally suited to a competent, confident rider who has the time to re-educate him for showing and/or pony club. Paddy is for sale because daughter has lost interest and mum has no time for him.

Asking $1500 with rugs and bridle, negotiable to the right home. Please phone Lorri Clarke on 62373525 (W), 62663361 (H) or email lorrina.clarke@auroraenergy.com.au Photos can be emailed on request.

FOR SALE: Stunning dapple grey thoroughbred, 15.2hh, 8yrs old, gentle nature, would prefer a “natural” home. Selling at a reasonable price due to family commitments and pregnancy. $1,000 ono. Ph: 0419 370 232

FOR SALE: Linseed (Flaxseed) - clean and almost food grade in 25kg bags for just $15 a bag. Clean oats and grass seed also available. Ph. 63 973593. Delivery to Deloraine available.

FOR SALE: Purebred arab mare, 9 years old, 14.3-15hh, chestnut with flaxen mane and tail and white markings. Very gentle nature, very communicative, good doer, proven breeder. Selling at a reasonable price due to family commitments and pregnancy. $1,000 ono. Ph: 0419 370 232

FOR SALE: Stunning pure Arabian colt by Bremervale Napolian (Desperado) sire of numerous show and endurance champions. Mother Cherox Djeli Beyndi (Arabian Park Magnetic). This gorgeous boy will be available upon weaning to the right home. Zaki is the whole package he has a lovely length of neck, gorgeous face, nice hip and wonderful movement. ($2500) Enquiries to Andy on 0364357323

WANTED; Quiet horse 15hh+, suited to western style, up to 7-8yrs old. Experienced and loving home guarenteed. Please contact Rebecca on mb.0400095110 or email redshoe2@hotmail.com

WANTED TO ADOPT: A riding horse for intermediate rider as well as a companion for my other horse. Shoes , floats and easy to catch and sound , can be mare or gelding under 16hh. Good and loving home guaranteed. Email: denisehyne7@optusnet.com.au

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