Scenic Rim December/January

Local HorseMagazine
2010/2011

“Local Business’s advertising to Local People”.

Separated into each

Discipline
Making it easier to find
what you are looking
for.

Article’s:
Colleen Kelly – Rider Biomechanics Expert
Linda Parelli – Developing a Bond
Polo – Ashling Polo Tournament
John Wicks – 3 x Australian Reining Champion
Don & Karen Sullivan – Training the Show Jumper

“Bain Park Barnaby”

Photo By: Mel Spittall MS Equipix
New Forest Ponies - Page 4
From The Editor
Welcome to the first edition of the Scenic Rim
Local Horse Magazine. The magazine is separated
into each discipline making it easier for the reader
Contents
Cover Story Page....4
to find what they are looking for. Each discipline New Forest Ponies
has it’s own section with a What’s on Calendar,
and an Educational Article in each area, a Coaches
Breeds Page....6
& Trainers listing, Horses For Sale, Positions Properties for Sale Page..67
Vacant and advertising from Service Providers in
each discipline. The magazine also offers a Disciplines
separate Service Directory, Horse Properties for
sale and a Rental Properties section. Camp Drafting/Cutting Page..11
Wishing you a Very Merry Xmas Dressage Page..15
and a safe and Happy New Year. Eventing Page..19
Until February, Natural Horsemanship Page..23
Happy Reading, Kristi
Polo Page..27
Pony/Riding Clubs Page..31
Reining Page..39
Show Jumping Page..43
Showing/Agricultural Page..47
Western Pleasure/Performance Page..51
Full Event Calendar Page..55

29
Service Directory
Agistment Page..59
Dental Page..60
Farriers Page..61
Produce Page..62
Saddleries Page..63
Transport/Rug Repairs Page..64
Trainers & Breakers Page..65
Linda Veterinary Page..66
Parelli
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 Bain Park
Nebiolo (AI)
History of the New Forest Pony….
The New Forest Pony is a recognized British Isles breed but has an unusual background D.O.B: 7/11/2006. Nebiolo is an
for a native pony breed. The earliest record of horses in the New Forest dates back to 1016 impeccably bred handsome young
when rights of common pasture were granted to the people living in what was a royal
hunting ground. Since then, either as specific attempts to improve the breed or just as part stallion by the English New Forest Pony
of the normal life and trade in the New Forest, many outside breeds were introduced. Stallion “Applewitch Pure Magic”, who
Notable blood lines were Welsh, Thoroughbred, Arab and Hackney. Later, another
concerted effort was made to improve the New Forest blood and other British Isles pony is one of the leading New Forest sires
blood-lines were introduced to achieve this, including Fell Ponies, Dales, Highlands, in UK. Nebiolo’s dam is a consistent
Dartmoor and Exmoor.
winner at blue chip shows including
Barastoc HOTY Victoria. Nebiolo is a
magnificent pony, very correct
conformation, powerful hindquarters,
excellent bone, extravagant movement
Photos by: nfpsna and a superb temperament.
The New Forest Pony… a true all-rounder…
The New Forest ponies most endearing quality is Reg. APSB New
their inbred, gentle nature. Their
temperament naturally recommends them as an
calm
Forest Pony
excellent choice and an ideal mount for both
children and adults. They have long been raced Stallion, brown bay
locally and are surprisingly fast, especially over
rough terrain. They are suited to many competitive 14.1hh.
activities from Pony Club to polo, driving to
dressage, they are naturals at jumping and In his only outing he was champion New
gymkhana and are successfully trained to carry Forest colt or stallion at the Victorian APSB
handicapped riders. show 2008 where he also won the prestigious
Photo by: Venderers of the New Forest 2yo Foal Futurity, as did his dam. He is now
showing enormous promise at pony dressage.
Nebiolo possesses all the right qualities to
All in all, the modern New Forest Pony is an
exceptional all-rounder with an endearing breed purebreds or cross with small
character, that has developed as a result of Warmbloods, Thoroughbreds, Arabians,
both its unique environment and strong Stock Horses, Quarter Horses and ponies to
produce top performance galloways or

Photo by: Graham Cooper

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Standing at Stud this season $600
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exudes exceptional quality and temperament,
By the age of 2 ½ yrs “Classic” had won over
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All with proven blood lines at reasonable rates
History of the Welsh Pony:
The
origin of the Welsh Mountain
Pony is not clear. It is believed
that during Roman times horses
of eastern origin were crossed
with native Welsh stock. During
the 18th century Thoroughbred,
Arabian and Barb blood was
introduced. The eastern
influence can be seen in the
beautiful head, the dished
profile and the big eyes and
nostrils. The Welsh Mountain
Pony was used for shepherding
and hunting. It has lived in the
harsh rugged landscape of Wales
for may centuries and forms the
base of all Welsh Ponies. 
The
Welsh Mountain Pony,
considered by may to be the
most beautiful pony, is able to
thrive in harsh weather
conditions and on meagre
rations. It has been used to
improve the New Forest and the
British Riding Pony. The breed is
popular in many countries and
has been exported to the United
States, Europe, Africa, Australia
and New Zealand.
 Breeders
Breeders FOR SALE - Breeds
Midnight Ovation - 35inch 6 y.o. Mare
• Proven Breeder, having lovely correct and quiet temper mated foals.
• Lovely movement, would be an asset to any breeding Stud.
• Bellequine bloodlines. Has MHAA papers.
• Currently empty And ready to breed this coming season.
Sad sale due to loss of interest in minis - Ph: Tori 5564 8951

Tiantay Suprize - 1y.o. Black Filly

• Spectacular movement and has a bubbly character.
• Would suit a show, breeding or family home.
• Bellequine bloodlines (Dam is mare above).
• Very correct in conformation.
A very sad sale! - Ph: Tori 5564 8951 or Email tiantay@internode.on.net

Welsh B – 2 y.o. Filly

Wynmah Porcelain Doll - 28/12/2008
•Imported Bloodlines.
• Very successful show parents.
• Dam – Victorian Foal of the Year - 2003
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 Man With A Vision
Brad Baker
“A good campdrafter is not just a fine horseman, but has
the skill to select a suitable beast from the mob that will
run well”.
Quietly spoken, down to earth, Brad Baker is a horseman of
many talents.......versatility is just second nature. When he
is not down on the property (Dun Bible Creek) in
Murwillumbah with his many horses, he is off travelling
the countryside competing with his Stallion, Campdrafting
What’s On Calendar and showing. Then as a side line, the man rides Saddle
Broncs at rodeos! These days Brad works at the Australian

Campdrafting/Cutting Outback Spectacular as a rider and plays

Multiple Roles as Jim, Bill, Sergeant & Roman Riding.....

www.ncha.com.au
Brad can remember being in the saddle from a young age of 5 and from the age of 8,
www.campdraft.com.au
Brad with his dad, Trevor Baker would attend many shows, taking out 3 NSW Titles, 2
www.ashs.com.au
Zone Titles and ranking 5th in the ACA Aust Title. Brad says “he is forever in debt
December 2010 to his farther who is his mentor, he has been my support and taught me so much, he has
been by my side every step of the way”.
Junior ASH Championships Beaudesert 13th & 14th
As a senior rider, Brad’s highlight is his Dual Reg Stock/Quarter Horse Stallion
“Dun BC Acreslad”. Brad said he is a “Natural Athlete”, he wants to do it, He has breed
January 2011 him, broken him in and he is now a champion taking out the 2009 Beaudesert Stockman’s
Challenge, Champion Two Handed Cutting at Graftons Stockhorse Championships,1st in the Maiden at
Rathdowney Draft, 1st in the Tabulem 24 yard cut out, Champion Led Colt/Stallion & Champion Working
Stockhorse at Lismore, Aust Stockhorse Champion, Champion Working Horse, Champion Led &
Supreme Champion Hack at Beaudesert Show. Brad said “its self satisfaction to see the results”.

If there is one tip I could give, it would be, “always go to people that have achieved more than you”, I have
Surrounding Area’s achieved a lot by doing this, thanks to Kevin Johnston who always offers advise, every thing he has told me
has worked, he has switched me on and changed a lot of my style & the way I attack – listen to what they
say and do it....
NSW - December
Nundle – 02 6766 6682 3rd to 5th Dec Where does Brad see himself in the future?
ASH Approved Sale Dalby – 07 4669 6955 4th & 5th Dec He would like to start a breeding program and at the end of the day have
Glen Innes – 02 6732 1744 10th to 12th Dec a good line of horses.
Red Range – 02 6734 2308 18th & 19th Dec
QLD – January
Cunningham - 07 4667 4718 15th & 16th Jan
Tenterfield - 02 6736 1124 22nd & 23rd Jan A SPOT IN CASE I HAVE FORGOTTEN ANYTHING
Yarraman – 07 4163 8506 29th Jan
Stanthorpe Show - 07 4683 3119 30th Jan
NSW – January
Nowendoc – 02 6777 0806 31st Dec & 1st Jan The sport is conducted in a set of yards attached to an arena and requires the competitor
to "cut out" a beast from the yard or "camp", follow it out through the open gate into the
NSW - February arena where he must guide the beast around a course of a right and left hand turns
NCHA National Finals - AELEC Tamworth 22nd – 26th Feb
before guiding it through a gate, all in a few short minutes. (See diagram at left)
Points are scored by horse and rider for cut out, horse work and course completion, from
a possible total of 100 points. A good campdrafter is not just a fine horseman, but has the
skill to select a suitable beast from the mob that will run well.
Hints and Tips for Beginners – From Brad Baker
1.Find a horse that is already going and can come back to your level. A going horse is going to help you learn faster.
2.Always warm up your horse before your run. Eg Canter the course also by taking cattle back or canter a few circles out
the back.
3.At least 10 to 15 runs before your run go to the yard and start looking at the cattle. If you’re not sure on picking your cattle
find someone with experience that will, don’t be afraid to ask the right person.
4.Always have three cattle picked out before your run. When I’m in the yard waiting for my run I like to ride to the eye of the
three cattle that I have picked to see which one turns away from my horse best.
When the judge tells me I can start I like to be able to move the beast out to the side at the back of the yard from the mob,
so then which I can step in to my cow at the right time so I can bring it up singly. I am a big believer in taking the beast you
have selected to the front of the yard by itself. Which is not easy to do, it will take time, patience and practice. If you have
cattle at home you can work on doing this and remember you can never stop learning.
Coaches & Trainers - Camp Drafting/Cutting
Yves Cousinard & Christine Bayer
BREEDING & TRAINING QUALITY
HORSES
142 Armstrong Rd
Biddaddaba Qld 4275
CUTTING
David Manchon – 5464 2830 | 0424 639 775
Jonathan Dudley – 5463 8098 | 0401 729 048
Larry Hudson Jnr – 5463 6145 | 0427 403 508
CAMPDRAFTING
David Manchon – 5464 2830 | 0424 639 775
Dick Buckam– 5463 8110 Camp
FOR SALE - Camp Drafting/Cutting
Welsh A – Filly Buckskin
Wynmah Tink-A-Belle - 12/11/2009
•Imported Bloodlines.
• Very successful show parents.
• Entered for Welsh Futurity 2011
Jeannie 5543 6076 or 0428 664 746 www.wynmahponystud.webs.com
Young Rider of the Month
Matthew Cutbush
AGE: 13
CLUBS: Australian Campdraft Assoc, Australian stock Horse Society, Beaudesert Cutting & Western Performance Club & Tamborine
Pony Club
Ph/Fax (07) 5543 0112
Email:coubay@aapt.net.au HORSE DETAILS:
Banderrra Miss Matchmaker – 13 y.o. bay ASH mare
Tassa Rainbow Angel - 14 y.o. mare (in foal)
Cherrington Lady Harriet (Bon –Bon) – 19 y.o. Sec A Welsh Pony mare (retired)
DISCIPLINES:
Campdraft
Cutting
ASH Show Classes
HOW LONG HAVE YOU HAD THIS HORSE?
I got Bon-Bon when I was 6 & learnt to ride on her after starting on my mother's stock horse gelding, I even took Bonnie to
campdraft training even though she was smaller then most of the steers we were tracking. Then I progressed to Angel when I
was 9 after riding another QH briefly. I started riding Matchmaker in May 2009 & since then I have done quite a few
campdrafts. My first run was at Boonah last year. I also do cattle & horsemanship clinics. Cutting has helped me with cattle
work & saddle time & the club is really great.
HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN RIDING?
I started riding when I was about 5 & when I got Bonnie for Xmas the next year I learnt in the round yard at home before
starting pony club at The Oaks in Sydney. I have learnt a lot since I began riding Match as she is such a well trained cow horse
that she teaches me as well as looking after me.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Places & Prize money in:
- Tamborine Mt Show ASH classes
- Beaudesert Show ASH classes
- Beaudesert Branch ASH Midsummer Maiden Junior Campdraft 2010
- Rosewood Pony Club Draft 2010
- 2nd Youth Cutting BCWP 2009
GOALS:
I would like to do some Youth Stock Horse Challenges next year & keep trying my best in campdrafts now I am in the juvenile
division.
COACHING:
I started draft coaching with Rob Blacker in Sydney, he used to say the most important thing was control. In Qld I have had
lessons from Luke Klan & Mick & Cheryl Storey who run fantastic cattle work clinics. I am going to start lessons soon with a
local draft/cutting trainer called David Hogg. I also did a couple of clinics with chip Johnston in NZ. I am looking forward to the
SEQ Youth ASH camp soon as David Wilson is the head coach & we get to do all sorts of different things from polocrosse to
dentistry.
 What’s On Calendar
Dressage Colleen Kelly first started her career in exercise physiology and now, some 30 years later, is one of the worlds most sought-
after speakers on sports biomechanics, specialising in seat, posture & balance of the rider.
Her world lecture tour includes Official Equestrian Federations, FEI Level Judge’s clinics, world class conferences, and the
worlds largest universities.
Although Colleen is well known for judging at National and Royal Championships, and for receiving a remarkable 100% in
her Official Dressage Judges Exam. It’s her ‘Irish Sense of Humour’ that keeps audiences laughing & has seen her awarded
with 3 separate awards for her work with Riding for Disabled.
December 2010 Off Season

Biomechanics expert Colleen Kelly explains:
“While most people obsess about their horse being ‘on
the bit’, few are aware that they as riders, also move
above and below the vertical in terms of their head
position. Particularly relevant to head nodding is that the
angle of the riders chin in relation to the chest shouldn't
change during ‘bouncier’ movements such as sitting trot.
When the chin comes closer to the chest (decreasing the
January 2011 angle), then raises up and moves away from the chest
(increasing the angle), then comes closer to the chest
again, it becomes the traditional head nod. Another way
of visualising what is happening when the head is
nodding is to pretend you're wearing a surgical collar
while riding a movement where the habit shows up, as,
irrespective of whether the shoulders and torso moved up
and down your chin would keep banging into the collar.
“It’s not jumping two point, its standing straight up with
your pubic bone up over your toes and your belly button
over your pubic bone so your not tucked behind or
leaning in front. Its just like you were standing and you
stay in the rising trot, with the horse on the bit, regular,
straight and everything that the dressage horse has to be.
You have to learn to do it from up there and slowly but
surely, inch by inch, month by month you get to the
point where your pelvic floor touches the saddle but
instead of working form the bottom and bouncing
around in the saddle and trying to fix that, we work
from the top and your instantly still, the rattles are gone.
Then you just need to learn to bring that stillness back
another couple of inches, and another couple of inches.
“Its balance, skill, co-ordination, fitness and fear – if
you’re afraid and you’re holding the horse back all the

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“But the head nod is rarely the only thing moving in the
riders body, usually the feet also bump and there is
movement in the hands – its a generic wobble that starts
at the centre of gravity of the rider, at the belly button,
and just goes out to the extremities with which that rider
has a problem. It may represent itself in head nod, hand
wobbles, feet bumping and in worse case scenarios, the
5th Dec
butt coming off the saddle., but its a generic wobble that
requires a generic solution. Its more fixing the riders
entire body than fixing one little tiny bit of it.
“The answers in not in moving your head in a different
way, holding it in a different way or following with your
8th & 22nd Jan hips. I've done all that, and quite frankly I was still a
really bad sitting trotter and still wobbled. For me the
‘old fashioned’ balance exercises that have been around
lost and forgotten offer the solution.
“the very first thing they do at the Spanish riding School
is stand straight up in the saddle over the pommel and
learn to balance up in trot and gradually lower the pelvic
floor an inch, and an inch, and an inch and an inch until
they are in contact with saddle. They don't sit, they
barely touch the saddle and then they are able to glaze
over all this movement underneath, their hips barley
move their heads stay in the centre.
time and jamming him up then that will have a big affect
as he’ll be stiff and you wont be able to sit to that. Poor
posture, poor conformation, a poor physical body and
poor training are all factors, but the only way I know to
really, really fix it, is to go back to the balancing exercises
like they do at the Spanish Riding School.
“An interesting exercise I often use to emphasise how
much movement of the head can influence the weight
distribution, and therefore stability and effectiveness of
the rider, involves a wooden saddle stand ‘horse’ and four
sets of bathroom scales, each set of scales is placed under
a saddle stand leg then the rider ‘mounts’ and is asked to
cast their eyes downwards. No movement of the head is
allowed just the eyeballs can move. Most are amazed
when on average, there is 11kg of difference created just
by looking down, so just imagine how much it would be
during a ‘head nod’! In effect the slight imbalance of the
rider measured in this experiment means an unnecessary
11kg remains on the forehand of the horse.
www.collenkelly.net
 Coaches & Trainers - Dressage Are you Really
Fit enough to
ride well???
Susie Cooper...
Qualified EA/NCAS Coach

•Lessons from beginners to advanced, riders of any age.

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•Schooling & exercising horses also available. the best results from our horses takes hard work. We expect our horses to be athletes but are we fit enough to get the
•Over 20 years teaching experience. results we work so hard to try and achieve .
Fit to Ride is passionate about its members fulfilling their riding capabilities and improving their health and well being
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Personal Trainer, with 20 years experience, Fiona Porteous has tailoring a fitness program directed at key focus of
fitness, flexibility and core strength. As a trainer to the stars at City Gym in Sydney, and an avid dressage and eventing
competitor. Fiona understands the fitness requirements to ride and ride well.
Please join us to experience a new level to your own personal fitness and see the results in the saddle.
Class’s are currently every Wednesday from 9am to 10am, in beautiful Canungra, please contact Fiona for more details or
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Classes are $10 per session or contact Fiona re multiple session discounts.

Enquiries: Fiona Porteous 0419 283 555

FOR SALE - Dressage

Great Interschool Welsh Pony Gelding 5yo12hh $10,000 Neg
Pony Exceptional Movement
This little pony can do it all. Leading rein, child’s first
ridden, Hunter pony, jumping, PC, trail riding, but his
forte is dressage. Scoring 60 & 70% for prelim & novice.
Phone: Jeannie 5543 6076 or 0428 664 746

KISS - Black/Brown TB Mare15.3h

• Lovely elastic paces, very willing.
• Currently establishing basic Flat work & jumping 60cm .
• Kiss would suite any discipline for any competitive rider.
• Exceptionally talented 6 y.o., just started back in work with 16 y.o. rider.
To Good Home Only Ph: Tori 5564 8951 or Email tiantay@internode.on.net

ALL ROUNDER - TB Gelding15.3 ¾ h

• This horse shows a real aptitude for dressage.
• Currently competing novice (training Elementary).
• Keen Jumper & has done some cross country & showjumping.
• He’s a nice type & has been lightly show for numerous placings.
Suit Experienced Rider Ph: Calista 0424 300 394
 What’s On Calendar
Eventing

December 2010 Off Season

Kooralbyn Summer School
Ph: 5746 7737 email: janinedwyer@ozemail.com.au
11th & 12th
EVENTING ARTICLE
KEVIN MCNAB

January 2011

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FOR SALE - Eventing

Chestnut Mare 15.1h
Arabian Warmblood – D.O.B. 29/11/2005
Summer is a solid mare who goes well under saddle, lounges
over 1.10m, has great potential and would suit an eventing or
jumping home. For more information contact
Denise or Bill on 0413 553 33 or 07 46976716
 How to create a bond with your horse Cont……..

Here are some ways you can prove this:

Never punish your horse because prey animals do not understand punishment. They live in the moment and they react to
their feelings about a situation and then behave as their instincts tell them to. Here’s what to do: say to yourself “How
interesting!” and then think about what may be causing him to act this way. More on this in the next section.
By Linda Parelli Never tie his head down with draw reins or martingales. There is a reason that head comes up and you need to find out
what it is. Horses don’t resist for no good reason.
Never strap his mouth shut. As above.
Never yank on the reins or hold them so tight that he feels no way out. Horses are naturally very claustrophobic so they
fight to get free. There is a natural way to collect horses on shorter reins and there are far better ways to control a horse
than pulling back on the reins.
Never trick him by hiding your halter behind your back or using treats to lure him into places he doesn’t want to go. Your
relationship has to be based on trust.
Patience, patience, patience. When your horse doesn’t do what you want right away, calmly and sensitively repeat it and
repeat it and repeat it until your horse is calm... or change your strategy in case you weren’t being very clear. Pat Parelli
says it best when he quips “You’re doing great... I’ve never seen it take longer than two days!” If you adopt the two day
attitude you’ll slow down, be less intense and your horse will feel a lot better!
Look first at yourself. A good teacher blames himself before he blames his student and knows that it’s devastating to the
learning process for his student to feel fear. Not many people are naturally patient, but horses can teach you this. By
breaking things down into simple steps and giving your horse time to think and pause for a moment after he does
Photo by Coco something right. This develops confidence like you can’t believe and some horses need a lot more waiting time than
others before they can relax. You are your horse’s teacher and many horses come to school confused, worried, sometimes
terrified.
In this issue Linda Parelli offers advice on how to develop a bond with your horse. Learn the Parelli Seven Games. By studying horses Pat
I have just bought a new horse and want to make sure I develop a good bond and Parelli observed seven distinct games they play with
each other to establish friendship and dominance. He
relationship with him – can Parelli techniques help? Mary James. adapted them so humans could use them to establish
successful relationships with horses, starting on the
This is a wonderful thought - your horse will really appreciate it! Horses don’t care how much you ground and moving on from there. These Seven
know until they know how much you care, but befriending horses is often unsuccessful because we are Games are so powerful they go straight to the psyche
two completely different species... horses are prey animals and people are predators. A human is not of the horse quickly breaking down the fear barrier...
something a horse would go out of his way to be friends with and yet the relationship we’ve shared provided an attitude of love and understanding is used.
them for thousands of years is quite extraordinary, if not always fun for the horse. When you are able If not, they’ll go through the motions but hold on to
to overcome the prey-predator barrier your horse’s confidence will soar, making him more responsive their primitive fear.
and safer to be around. Think of it this way... horses don’t bite or kick people they like and trust! When a horse doesn’t want to be with people or he’s
always tense, you need to spend a lot of undemanding
The Prey-Predator Barrier time with him, just hanging out with him like his horse
buddies do. Horses that are acting out of self defense
feel that everything is pressure... catching, leading,
When horses get scared, they’re not afraid you’re going to hurt them, they’re afraid you are going to kill saddling, bridling, lunging, riding. In order to get him
them. It doesn’t seem logical to us, but prey animals are ‘programmed’ that way. They’ve survived for to let down and relax around you, you need to spend a
millions of years by reacting faster than, out-thinking, outsmarting and out-running predators. So when lot of undemanding time with him and gradually start
it comes to the horse-human relationship, even if you are a vegetarian, you are still a predator species asking him to do things, in fact, your horse will
and your horse knows it. probably start wanting to play with you. That’s when
you’ll know he’s ready. And if you have a more
The reason we make such a big deal about this is because many people tend to get mad or frustrated confident horse who is already looking for action, start
playing with him right away and think about ways you
when their horse misbehaves, but often they have no idea what is driving that behavior. For many
can keep it fun.
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Coaches & Trainers - Polo What an Atmosphere! One of the fastest, roughest and most dangerous
games played today. The stamina and athletic ability of the players and their
horses is second to none. “Mate against Mate” as they play for the Title.
Ashling Polo located at 100 Bromelton House Road Beaudsert's annual 4 and 10 Goal event held
in early spring is one of the "must attend" polo events on the QLD calendar. Ashling is owned and
run by Glen and Juliette Wright and each year they openly invite teams from all over Australia to
enter a team in this very popular polo event.

4 Goal Final
One of the most exciting, on the edge of your
seat games of the weekend, This was a game
where the riders played and worked as a team,
Robby Ballard played an incredible game, his
ability to read the game, his athletic and
acrobatic skill, had us all wanting more.
Subsidiary Final
7 goals to 4 with Scanlan taking the 4 goal title
TEAMS – 4 Goal
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Welsh A – Filly Buckskin Rob Ballard Richard Rawlings
Wynmah Tink-A-Belle - 12/11/2009
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• Entered for Welsh Futurity 2011 The pinnacle of finals, this final had it all. Custodian TEAMS - 10 Goal
Jeannie 5543 6076 or 0428 664 746 www.wynmahponystud.webs.com took the early lead with Wastecorp just hanging in,
Custodian Wastecorp
clawing back chukka by chukka. From the onset, no
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come back and challenge Custodian as they did… Sam Hunt Alec White
with the final horn tolling the score was locked 9 all. Jasper White Ronny Wallas
The game then went into extra time, it was do or die John Fitzgerald Damien Johnston
for all. A penalty shot was awarded to Custodian, Zac Hagerdoorn
Craig Wilson on one of his favourite greys, lined up
and hammered the ball home for a super win to the
Custodian Team… Final Score 10-9

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 Contacts
Pony Clubs September this year Logan Village Riding Club hosted their first Masters Equestrian Games. President,
Sarah Craddock was overwhelmed with the response and feedback from competitors and spectators.
So much so that the event will be hosted next year in May (date to be confirmed). In addition to the
Beaudesert Pony Club Canungra Pony Club Dressage, Showjumping and Sporting Events, the club endeavors to add Hacking and Cross Country to
the program.
SECRETARY SECRETARY
Kay Paulsen Katrina Morrow Competitors aged from 35 years to over 70 years and travelled down from Toowoomba, Caboolture and
Ph: 0755432158 Ph: 0400 436 867 the local surrounding area.
Email: beaudesertpc@gmail.com Email: canungraponyclub@gmail.com From a Rider‟s perspective, what an absolutely fantastic weekend! The general atmosphere was
Web: www.canungraponyclub.org charged with camaraderie with a slight hint of competitiveness of course! Catching up with „old‟ faces,
reminiscing and just plain enjoying yourself.
For some competitors, it was their first time “stepping out” in competition for quite some time, but the fact
that we were in our own “age element” made it “the more the merrier”.
Cedar Creek Pony Club Fassifern Pony Club Saturday evening was the Dressage Award Presentations and Dinner. The night was well attended and
SECRETARY SECRETARY a huge success. The overall Team challenge for the weekend was awarded to “Jimboomba Cougars”
Christine Shead Melanie Fedrick who competed in all three disciplines in the true spirit of the Masters!!
Ph: 0412 566 729 Ph: 0407648797 Good work TEAM Logan Village Riding Club…. Watch this space for more info on next year‟s event -
Email: cedarcreekponyclub@hotmail.com Email: dmfedrick@bigpond.com www.loganvillageridingclub.com
Web: www.cedarcreekponyclub.webs.com Web: www.fhpc.org.au Donna Morton

Kooralbyn Pony Club Tamborine Pony Club

SECRETARY SECRETARY
Andrew Leach Tracey Speed
Ph: 07 5544 6474 Ph: 0422 884 713
Email: khpcinc@hotmail.com Email: tamborineponyclub@hotmail.com
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Riding Clubs
Cedar Grove & District Riding Club Kooralbyn Equestrian Group
PRESIDENT PRESIDENT
Toni Laracuente Janine Dwyer
Ph: 5547 7096 Ph: 5746 7737
Email: toni.laracuente@gmail.com Email: janinedwyer@ozemail.com.au
Web: www.cgdrc.com

Scenic Rim Equestrian Club Tamborine & District Riding Club

SECRETARY PRESIDENT
Gemma Coleman Kristi Canty
Ph: 0755436116 Ph: 0448 855 133
Email: kelecyn@bigpond.net.au Email: tamborinedistrc@gmail.com
Web: www.kelecyn.com Web: www.tdrc.webs.com
 What’s On Calendar Young Rider of the Month
Pony/Riding Clubs
December 2010
PCAQ Personality Quest 4th Dec

Celine Cook……
Monto Ph:3216 1255
Cedar Creek Pony Club AGM 5th Dec
10:30am. AGE: 14
If you would like to hold a position in our club you need to nominate two weeks prior to this
date. Only financial members are eligible to vote and must be over 18. CLUBS: Tamborine Pony Club & Tamborine Mountain Trail Rides.
Contact - President: Jean Evans 0413399309 Secretary: Christine Shead 0412566729
HORSE DETAILS:
Kooralbyn Summer School 11th & 12th
Ph: 5746 7737 email: janinedwyer@ozemail.com.au Taffy is my cheeky, 9 y.o. appaloosa, gelding. Taffy is an appaloosa he has a strawberry roan
coloring, a hind white sock, a star & a snip. He is 14.1hh, but looks bigger s he is very solid. Taffy
CGRCSummer Series – Internal 11th
has a loving nature & funny personality.
Contact: Michelle Ravenscroft Ph: 3803 7261
Email: secretarycgdrc@iprimus.com.au DISCIPLINES:
Trail Riding, Show Jumping, some Dressage & Pony Club.
January 2011
HOW LONG HAVE YOU HAD THIS HORSE?
TDRC – Sign on Day
Contact: Bec Niit Ph: 044 88 55 133 3 ½ years

CGRC – Sign on Day 23rd HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN RIDING?
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Starting the young horse - By Don & Karen Sullivan
Although nobody expects a child to write an essay before having mastered the alphabet, it is amazing how
many riders expect their young horses to jump a course of jumps in competition when they cannot safely
negotiate a single fence without showing a lack of basiceducation for jumping.
To correctly educate a young horse in the fundamentals of jumping is not difficult nor does it require a high
degree of skill, it relies on following a progressive and rational method.
At River Downs, our youngsters are broken in as late 2 year olds. They are worked and educated on the flat
(with frequent spells) for the next 12 months and are ready to commence jump training at the end of their 3
year old year. We expect to have them out at small competitionsas 4 year olds.
The method we use is based on that of Bert de Nemethy and William Steinkraus. Over the years and with the
experience of starting many horses we have made some variations and now believe this is the best system to
produce an educated and safe jumping horse.
We assume, of course, that your young horse is educated to be obedient on the flat – he stops, goes and can
turn at all paces. We would also like the horse to be able to lengthen and shorten his stride at the trot and
canter and have the beginnings of self carriage. However education on the flat can proceed alongside jump
training so as long as the young horse has mastered these foundations we are ready to start introducing him to
jumping.
We begin by reducing a jump to its simplest form, a pole on the ground. The horse is walked over this pole,
keeping him straight and on the aids. Circle over this pole several times at the walk until the horse negotiates
it quietly and cleanly and then repeat the exercise on the other rein. We then repeat the exercise at a steady
rising trot. At this point some horses will attempt to jump the pole; discourage this by a little pressure on the
bit on the approach and returning to walking over the pole from time to time. As soon as the horse negotiates
the pole perfectly when approaching at a right angle, begin walking and then trotting over at a slight angle
both to the left and the right. Since we will expect the horse to jump fences at an angle and turn immediately
after the fence later in its competitive career, it is useful to introduce this from the beginning.
Once the horse is confidently performing these exercises (not rushing, slowing down or raising his head) add a
second pole 4 to 4 and a half feet (1.2 to 1.35m) away and parallel to the first. If satisfied with the horse’s
progress add a third pole and finally a fourth and fifth (figure 1).
When the horse does this exercise perfectly, take the fourth pole and use it to make a small cross with the fifth
pole (figure 2).
The distance from the third pole to the cross will be about 9 feet (2.7m). Continue to trot this exercise. The
cross can be increased to a vertical and finally an oxer. The poles assist the horse to find a perfect take off
point each time and steady his approach to the jump. This exercise can be used throughout the horse’s career
and is excellent for the rider as well. At all times the horse must remain calm and attentive to the rider’s aids.
If at any stage you feel the horse becoming confused or overwhelmed go back to the previous step.
These exercises should never be practiced for too long in a single session. Aim for a steady progression over a
number of weeks and accept not all horses learn at the same rate.
Starting the young horse - By Don & Karen Sullivan Cont…….
Now we have introduced our young horse to the idea of jumping, our next exercise is aimed at developing his
technique. We start with a pole on the ground, 9 to 10 feet (2.7 to 3m) to a small cross then 9 to 10 feet to
another pole (figure 3).
As for the previous exercise, approach in trot. The first pole assists the horse to find his take off point and the
second pole discourages over jumping and develops his bascule. Ensure you approach off both reins. In time
the cross is increased to a vertical then an oxer.
Our next exercise introduces the horse to cantering over a single fence. Build a small cross pole adjacent to and
approximately 20 – 25m awayfrom the jump in the previous exercise (figure 4).
Approach the exercise in trot but upon negotiating the last pole proceed in canter (ensuring you have the
correct lead). Maintain a calm, controlled stride to the cross pole. It is important that, beyond maintaining a
steady rhythm, you make no attempt to regulate the horse’s take off point; we encourage him to develop his
own eye. The reason we build our first canter fence following a turn is to allow the rider to vary the length of
the approach (note the differing approaches A, B and C in figure 4). Start with the fairly long approach A to
allow plenty of time to establish the canter. Vary the length of the approach as you proceed with the exercise.
Keep an even rein contact whilst supporting the horse gently with the legs. If the horse hesitates apply more
calf pressure but maintain exactly the same rein contact and on no account drop the horse by putting a lot of
slack in the rein. Repeat the exercise on the other rein. If the horse begins to rush and anticipate (ensure the
rider is not causing this), simply circle before the jump (figure 5) until calmness is regained.
As soon as the horse is confident over the cross pole, substitute a small vertical then progress to a small oxer.
Although cross poles have their place in training, proceed as soon as possible as they do tend to make horses
jump flat or merely step over but a small oxer will encourage them to use their back and be rounder in their
jump.
In all the above exercises the rider’s job is to support, sustain and follow the horse’s motion without
anticipating. The horse’s job is to negotiate the exercises in a calm, attentive manner. If you feel you are
running into trouble at any point return to the previous step, even to a single pole if necessary. It’s even a good
idea to start from the beginning each session and quickly review the previousstepsbefore moving on.
Next article we’ll continue the education of the young jumper with combinations, turns and further gymnastic
exercises.
About the Authors
Don and Karen Sullivan own River Downs Equestrian Centre, They train and compete their home bred warm
blood horses in show jumping and dressage. They also start and train outside horses for clients as well as
coaching and conducting clinics.

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Unlike humans, whose teeth grow to a certain size and remain that way forever, horses have teeth that grow
continuously for the majority of a horse's life, up until age twenty-five or thirty. While ever-growing teeth may seem
impractical for humans, it is an efficient system for a horse. Horses in the wild will graze most of the day, and the
plants that they consume are often covered in a thin layer of dirt. This dirt and other sediment slowly wear away the
teeth, usually in a fairly even manner making room for more teeth to grow in.
Unfortunately, one of the shortfalls of modern horse care is that horses have been removed from their natural
conditions and are often fed types of feed that will not wear down the teeth as efficiently as the teeth were developed
to.
What are the dangers of a horse's teeth wearing unevenly? Occasionally these mis-worn teeth will be ground into
razor sharp hooks that can cause a horse serious discomfort. Often with the help of the halter, the cheek will be
pressed against the tooth where it will be sliced into repeatedly. This of course can lead to infection, and certainly a
great deal of pain.
If left unchecked, the uneven wear could eventually lead a horse to chew in an unnatural fashion that could, in the
end, lead to a tooth that simply loosens and falls out. A horse missing teeth will of course be even more prone to
wearing its teeth unevenly.
Without leaving your horse out to pasture for eighteen hours a day, how is a horse owner to cope? Here is where
equine dentists come into play. Using a rasp, either manually or by means of a power tool, an equine dentist will float"
your horse's teeth. The idea is that the sharp ridges and hooks that may have been created will be filed down,
Allowing the horse eventually to move its jaw in the correct manner and without pain.
The equine dentist will not file the horse's teeth until they are smooth however. The horse needs some contours to its
teeth for proper chewing. The teeth will be filed to roughly the same length, and if a horse's canine tooth has grown
too long, it may be filed as well. Occasionally, a tooth will be too long to be filed efficiently. When this happens, a
dentist will then use a specialized tool to cut it down to size. This task especially is best left to a professional to ensure
that your horse's tooth will not shatter.
In order to detect a dental problem in your horse, simply pay attention to how the horse eats. If you notice your horse
to be salivating more than usual, to eat very slowly, to drop un-chewed food from their mouths or who have feces with
large pieces of food visible, it may be time to call in the equine dentist. If you are not familiar with an equine dentist in
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2 ACRES,
3 BEDROOMS, VERANDAHS, DOUBLE LOCK-UP,
3 BAY CARPORT, 2 PADDOCKS
2 separate lush paddocks, 2 stables, fully fenced, post and rail fencing, 3
bay shed – will fit double horse float, separate lock-up garage, ample
water, water tanks off shed and house, fertile soil. Charming Country style
home with undercover entertaining deck, wrap around verandahs, 3 large
bedrooms, open plan dining/lounge with fire place. Corner block, easy
access to the main road, minutes from town and 30 minutes to the Gold
Coast and 15 minutes to Beaudesert.
Contact Angie McLeish 0400 435 604

4 ACRES ALL USABLE (Offer Over $620,000)

FERTILE
PERFECT FOR HORSES/CROPS NESTLED
IN MT TAMBORINE FOOT HILLS
Quality 5 bedroom brick home built by
cavalier, large open plan living and dining
areas, air conditioning, gas cooking,
massive tiled outdoor area, bitumen
drive
Contact Angie McLeish 0400 435 604
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