A well balanced and effective seat is the foundation for successful riding, and even the best riders in the world have to consistently check up on their seat throughout their riding life.

Enjoying Riding - Perfecting Your Seat with Tina Sederholm is the latest training programme in a series designed to help riders fine tune their skills at all levels. Produced and directed by MBPtv for Equestrian Vision, this comprehensive and well produced programme is specifically aimed at helping the rider and fills an important gap in the current training DVD selection.

Tina Sederholm is a widely respected trainer, competitor and author, whose methods are founded on the teachings of her father, the legendary Lars Sederholm.

The exercises in this programme will help riders develop better balance and flexibility and improve coordination and sensitivity of the aids, both on the flat and for jumping. Improving these skills will ensure riding becomes a more enjoyable for both horse and rider.

Enjoying Riding – Perfecting Your Seat With Tina Sederholm is available on DVD, approximately 125 minutes duration, RRP £21.99.

For more information, call 01403 864173 or visit our website at www.equestrianvision.co.uk

Meaningful presents with a difference that are sure to warm loved ones’ hearts…that’s the promise of the Brooke’s online virtual Christmas gift shop. And better still, every single penny raised from the virtual gifts purchased at our pioneering online shop will go to help working horses, donkeys and mules suffering in poor nations.

The Brooke Shop offers heart-warming virtual pressies that will move family and friends and directly help equine animals labouring in often atrocious conditions for desperately poor families through our network of free veterinary and mobile clinics in countries like Guatemala, Kenya and India.

It’s easy: simply visit `The Brooke Shop’ at www.thebrookeshop.org and choose a virtual gift from our catalogue. The gift’s recipient then receives a greetings card stating that a donation has been made in their name to buy one of a variety of items to improve life for a stricken working animal or animals.

Our virtual Christmas gifts 2007 include:

“Sweet Relief”: a one-day mobile veterinary clinic visit to a Pakistan brick kiln (£52.36). Kiln horses or donkeys can each carry up to three tonnes of bricks every day in searing heat - this gift can buy scores of these animals the life-saving attention of our vets.

“No Flies on Me”: In hot countries flies annoy, bite and spread infection that can even lead to blindness for equine animals. A fly fringe and training on eye care for an owner is a cost-effective solution (£10)

”Eat Your Greens”: Many working horses and donkeys simply don't have enough food to cope with their heavy workload. This gift buys a month's healthy green fodder - plus vital minerals and vitamins - for one animal in need (£18.37).

Last order date for delivery by post is 14 December but last minute shoppers can choose delivery by email as late as Christmas Eve.

* All our gifts relate to projects Brooke teams undertake throughout the year. Where the total number of gifts purchased exceeds the funding needs for a particular item or project, gifts will be used to fund other items meeting an equivalent need. The cost of each product includes P&P. A virtual gift pack includes: gift card, certificate and special fridge magnet featuring a cute photo of Prabhu, a donkey foal in India.

Brooke background
The Brooke is Britain’s largest overseas equine welfare charity. Founded in 1934 in Cairo by Dorothy Brooke, the charity has grown into an international lifesaver reaching over half a million working equine animals each year. The Brooke runs a network of mobile veterinary teams and field clinics in developing and Middle Eastern countries, including Egypt, Jordan, India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Israel and the West Bank, Kenya, Ethiopia and Guatemala. By ensuring working animals are healthy, happy and fit for work, the Brooke estimates the livelihoods of over three million people can be safeguarded. By 2011, the Brooke hopes to extend its reach to five million working equine animals suffering most in the world.

Top names plus fun and games to while away the winter evenings, so goes the theme for this year’s seasonal selection of equestrian DVDs and CD-ROMs from Equestrian Vision. When it comes to tempting Christmas ideas to suit a wide range of interests, you will not be disappointed with the unequalled choice available. Equestrian Vision are the country’s largest specialist distributor of equestrian programmes on DVD and the range includes inspirational training with top riders, fascinating documentaries, educational programmes and thrilling reviews of the year’s top competitions.

Here are our top titles for the Christmas season:

• Enjoying Dressage with Richard Davison – Inspiration to liven up your schooling sessions and make them enjoyable for you and your horse. NEW DVD £21.99 rrp
• Enjoying Riding – Perfecting your seat with Tina Sederholm - NEW DVD £21.99 rrp
• Hall of Fame Great Event Horses II – NEW DVD £17.99 rrp
• The Official Dressage Tests – Novice 2007 tests updated with comments and tips from Richard Davison. NEW DVD £17.99 or £29.99 when bought as a set of 2 with the Preliminary Tests DVD.
• Success through Fitness with Ingrid Klimke – Ingrid shows her own approach to jumping and gymnastic exercises working with cavalettis. NEW DVD £29.99 rrp
• Pippa Funnell, Good Foundations – Pippa’s training techniques both for flatwork and jumping explained. Double DVD £29.99 rrp
• Training the Modern Jumper - The successful trainer, Elmar Pollman-Schweckhorst, presents the current methods for training show jumpers, analyses typical problems and presents solutions. DVD £19.99 rrp
• Rodrigo Pessoa – The Making of a Champion – A fascinating insight into the lives and philosophy behind one of the World’s best show jumpers. DVD £29.99
• FEI European Dressage, Show Jumping and Eventing Championships– Review programmes of each of these great events. NEW DVDs £19.99 each rrp.
• Race Vision National Hunt Review 2006/2007 – 100 of the UK’s top races of the season covered in full, including the Cheltenham Festival and Grand National. NEW Double DVD £19.99
• Lucinda Green’s Equestrian Challenge – the premier 3-day eventing game. Feed, groom, train and compete at Badminton, Burghley and other top venues. Fantastic graphics. PC CD-ROM and PlayStation2, both £19.99 rrp
• Pippa Funnell, The Golden Stirrup – The latest in a series of Pippa Funnell games full of excitement and adventure. Join Flora and her friends and travel from Italy to China in search of a mysterious treasure. NEW PC CD-ROM £19.99 rrp
• Ellen Whitaker, The Horse Mystery – interactive mystery adventure game packed with riding action and puzzles to solve. NEW PC CD-ROM, £9.99 rrp
• Pony Luv – own your own virtual pony. NEW PC CD-ROM, £9.99 rrp

For a full list of available titles, visit our website at www.equestrianvision.co.uk, call 01730 892220 for mail order enquires or call 01403 864173 for product information.

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With a potential shortage of good quality hay and the reduced feed value of late cut hay, horse owners will need to pay particular attention to their horse’s diet this winter. The Horse Health range from Farnam offers nutritional and healthcare products to help horse owners to meet their horses’ needs and is renowned throughout the World for first class quality and results.

Regarded as the feed supplement of choice for performance horses, Red Cell has stood the test of time and is widely used as a general supplement for all types of equine. Leslie Sutcliffe is the principal UK distributor and reports that demand is still as strong as ever.

"Red Cell is still relied upon to provide the essential vitamins, minerals and blood building ingredients that may be lacking in the feed, either due to reduced feed value of forage or as a result of mixing different feed stuffs. When it comes to feeding top performers, Red Cell is still the one to beat", says Leslie.

Farnam's Weight Builder supplement is ideal for horses prone to losing weight during the colder months, and wise horse owners will start feeding the product in the autumn to ensure no loss of condition. Weight Builder provides extra calories for healthy weight, body condition and fuel for performance, without the digestive upset or uncontrolled energy that grain can cause.

For full details of the Farnam range of products, visit www.farnamproducts.co.uk, call Leslie Sutcliffe on 01608 683855 or email sutcliffel@aol.com.

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Blaze, the hottest new name in equestrian clothing, has recently unveiled some cosy treats for the Christmas season. Whether looking for great gift ideas or a personal indulgence, Blaze Christmas Specials offer a stylish and practical solution at a surprisingly attractive price.

The Dujon Christmas Fleece set comprises a hat, gloves and scarf in an attractive gift holder that is easy to gift wrap. The warm micro-fleece is stretchable and lightweight making it easy to wear around the stables. The set is available in raspberry or black and co-ordinates well with the Autumn/Winter clothing collection.

The Compton Christmas Socks will be widely appreciated, with the comfortable terry towelling padded sole to keep your toes warm on icy mornings. The set comprises one pair of black with silver accents, and one pair of black with raspberry and multi-stripes.

To top the Blaze look, the Croft Baseball Cap is stylish in black with the Blaze logo in silver.

Horses like to be warm at this time of year too, and the Atherton set of 4 sumptuous fleece bandages with Velcro fastening in an attractive gift bag will keep your horses’ legs snug in the stable or for travelling. Available in 7 colours, the bandages make an ideal gift for a horsey friend or a treat for your horse at this chilly time of year.

The Blaze equestrian clothing collection is available from good equestrian retailers. For more full details of the stylish Autumn/Winter collection, and details of your nearest stockist, visit www.blazeclothing.co.uk or call the Blaze Hotline on 01423 359197.

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French saddle manufacturer Devoucoux are proud to introduce an example of pure craftsmanship - demonstrating their ability to create a truly unique saddle to the exact specifications of customers. Introducing the Union Jack saddle…

Made from top quality materials, and hand crafted by Jean-Michel Devoucoux himself, the Union Jack saddle represents the company’s meticulous attention to detail, unbeatable skills and above all their passion to create beautiful pieces of equipment.

Labelled ‘the coolest saddle at Hickstead’ at the recent Royal International Horse Show – Devoucoux’s General Manager for the UK, Benjamin Auzimour, is very enthusiastic about the company’s latest edition to their ‘one of a kind’ saddles. “The Union Jack saddle proves to customers that we really can create anything – and our main priority is giving them exactly what they want! We had an amazing reaction at Hickstead with riders across all levels commenting on the spectacular look of the saddle.”

The Union Jack saddle will be shown at shows across the country – pop by the Devoucoux stand to see it in all it’s glory.

For more information on how to try and purchase Devoucoux products, tel: (01296) 689 012; email ukcontact@devoucoux.com or visit: www.devoucoux.com

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The joy of dressage is something still to be discovered by many riders, especially when the thrill of galloping across country and jumping fences is what really appeals. But the importance of flat work in preparing a horse for any discipline is widely recognised and with the infectious enthusiasm injected by celebrated rider and trainer, Richard Davison, dressage can become fun and surprisingly addictive.

Enjoying Dressage with Richard Davison is the latest training DVD to be released by renowned programme makers and distributors, Equestrian Vision. In this 86 minute programme, Richard Davison sets out his fundamental principles of good dressage. With the help of pupils and his wife, Gillian, Richard concentrates on the rider’s position and how the rider influences the horse’s way of going.

The programme is chaptered to enable the viewer to review any subject quickly and easily. The chapters cover the riding position, seat bones, correction of positional faults, sitting trot and the “going on his own” exercise, as well as response to the rider’s leg, accepting the bit, half halt, riding a circle and riding a corner.

Each section is clearly explained and demonstrated, giving the viewer plenty of tips and encouragement to try out the exercises at home. The programme is inspirational and will liven up your schooling sessions making them enjoyable for both you and your horse.

Enjoying Dressage with Richard Davison is available now on DVD, RRP £21.99. For more information, call 01730 892220 or visit our website at www.equestrianvision.co.uk

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Brand new company Blaze Clothing are pleased to announce the launch of their campaign to select the 2007 Blaze Academy. This exciting development has been established to find the UK’s most talented and promising riders and help them to achieve their goals.

Six talented riders, aged between the ages of 18 and 25 will be selected over the coming months to be part of the Blaze Academy. The selection process will run until October 31st 2007 and is open to riders from the whole nation. Two riders will be picked from each of the three disciplines, show jumping, dressage and eventing – and with the help of well established, professional riders the 12 finalists will be chosen.

The finalists will be announced at the beginning of November, with the final selection day being held on 22nd November at Patchetts Equestrian Centre in Hertfordshire. The panel of professional riders will give each candidate training and advice, before selecting the final six who will then make up the 2007 Blaze Academy.

The successful team of riders will receive a training bursary to help further their talents, as well as being fully kitted out with Blaze clothing. The riders will also be on hand to assist in creating their own Blaze Academy clothing range to be launched at BETA 2008.

Gary Yates, owner of Blaze is excited at the prospect of hunting out these future stars. “I am looking forward to being able to give something back to the equestrian industry. Establishing the Blaze Academy will help riders improve, not only in their riding but by giving them the opportunity to learn how to promote themselves. Who knows – we may even find the next Olympic star!”

For more information, including details of how to enter, visit: www.blazeclothing.co.uk email: academy@blazeclothing.co.uk or tel: (01423) 359 197

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Stolen from field in Oxfordshire on Sunday 29TH July 2007 evening.

He is approx 12hh high, he has a white sock on his left hind and a smaller one on his front right leg.

He is 6 years old and not been backed – he is a very nervous temperament.

If you have any information regarding this pony please contact me on : 07789 503 939

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Horse and pony ownership can be an expensive business, the necessities such as feeding, shoeing and veterinary care soon mount up, let alone tack and other essentials. So what if you could save money on your feed bills AND improve your horses’ health at the same time?

It is well documented that digestive stress, which can be triggered by several factors including travelling, competition and environmental and routine changes can have an adverse affect on our horses. Animals suffering from digestive stress may exhibit signs of nappy, moody and uncooperative behaviour, all of which can have a disastrous impact on performance. Any stress whether major or minor has a disruptive affect on the beneficial bacteria in the horse’s gut, depleting numbers, resulting in an acid imbalance. When this happens, feed is under-utilised, leaving your horse under-nourished and you out of pocket. No amount of extra feed will help and may in fact, just make matters worse.

There is much publicity for the human market on the positive effects that supporting and maintaining a healthy digestive system can bring. The same principles apply to our horses and ponies. In our horses, improved gut function can maintain condition on less feed and reduce the signs of digestive disorders such as grass belly, sensitivity, gassiness and looseness.

Equipoise PREbiotic is an innovative dietary supplement that maintains a healthy, balanced digestive system by selectively feeding the existing beneficial bacteria in the gut to maintain optimum pH balance and a natural barrier to invasion by unwanted pathogens.

Unlike a probiotic, which when added to the diet tend to flush straight through the gut, Equipoise PREbiotic goes on working, supporting and feeding the good bacteria already present in the gut, enabling the numbers to increase naturally, to keep the digestive system working at optimum levels. With higher bacterial numbers, and a balanced gut, behavioural and digestive upset should be reduced.

Ideal for all equines Equipoise PREbiotic can be added to the normal feeding regime.

For more information visit www.animal-alternatives.co,uk or call Animal Alternatives on 0845 062 6462

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Nupafeed UK are pleased to announce that their new-look, easy to navigate website www.nupafeed-uk.co.uk is now live on line.

It features comprehensive information on their unique horse supplements– MAH® Magnesium Liquid Calmer, FlexGLM (Green Lip Mussel) for joint maintenance and their patented L-Carnitine oral liquid supplement for strength, stamina and performance.

Following huge customer demand Nupafeed UK has introduced a range of canine supplements, full information on the new pet range can also be found on the website.

Nupafeed UK Managing Director Sheila Noble said ‘The new website is designed to explain why the Nupafeed products a re so effective and unique. We have endorsements from top professionals such as Ruth Edge, Andrew Gould and race horse trainer Chris Wall confirming that results speak for themselves.”

All Nupafeed products are only available by mail order. Call Nupafeed UK on 01438 861900 www.nupafeed-uk.co.uk

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The hottest new range of equestrian clothing to hit the shops this autumn is the Blaze autumn/winter collection, an exciting combination of technical and performance wear that will meet the demands of riders.

The Blaze collection reflects the expert eye of its designers with modern, technical fabrics and designs that are stylish, hardwearing and practical, as well as maintaining a surprisingly attractive price point. Although designed with the rider in mind, the features of Blaze will appeal to everyone who enjoys active outdoor life.

The Blaze launch collection for autumn and winter includes the stylish Saddler, an infinitely practical half zip top in ultra-soft anti-pilling Micro fleece, perfect for layering and for cooler autumnal days. The Longford jacket in high performance shell fleece is light, breathable and waterproof, making it ideal for riding, and is complimented by the Curbar, an elegant yet practical gillet with a luxurious, simulated down fill. For schooling and training, riders will love the cosy Dexter, a versatile zip through sweat top with knitted collar and cuffs, and for a bit of fun there is the appealing Blaze T-shirt. The range comes in a number of chic colours that can be mixed and matched to create a co-ordinated outfit, including, raspberry, orange, lime, nutmeg, navy and black.

Plans are already well advanced for the Blaze Spring/Summer collection for 2008 with some exciting new designs to look forward to.

"We have had fabulous feedback from professional and amateur riders who have tested the garments", says Gary Yates, Managing Director. "The performance and style of the clothing has been highly praised and riders like the fact that the clothes co-ordinate well. Accents and branding are kept subtle, allowing riders to develop their own style and identity within the range".

In keeping with their emphasis on performance, the company are launching the Blaze Academy that will offer a training bursary to six up-and-coming young riders to help them achieve success in Show Jumping, Eventing and Dressage. The riders will also be involved in developing the Blaze range of clothing, with a signature range due to be launched at BETA next year.

The Blaze equestrian clothing collection is available from good equestrian retailers. For a brochure and details of your nearest stockist, call the Blaze Hotline on 01423 359197 or email gnysourcing@hotmail.com.

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Are you up to the EQUESTRIAN CHALLENGE?

Winning Badminton is just a dream for most of us, but now you can turn that vision into virtual reality with Lucinda Green’s Equestrian Challenge, the latest equestrian computer game to be released by Equestrian Vision.

This family-friendly game delivers a fun, realistic portrayal of the equestrian sport under the tutelage of record breaking Badminton rider and former world champion Lucinda Green. Considered to be one of the world’s greatest riders, Lucinda Green has won Badminton a record 6 times and has also competed in the Olympic Games, World and European Championships.

Lucinda will guide players through the basics of equine mastery. The coaching includes lessons on how to improve the mental and physical state of a horse, dressage, cross country, and show jumping. Once players have mastered Lucinda’s lessons they will progress to the official Grand-Slam Equestrian events, where they will be evaluated on timing, control and even appearance. The more you train with your horse, the better they will perform. Equestrian enthusiasts will also be thrilled at the customization features that allow players to create unique elements for their riding duo, including style of clothes, face markings, patterns and breed.

Key features of Lucinda Green's Equestrian Challenge include:

• Multiple difficulty levels for players of all ages;
• Four officially licensed Grand-Slam Equestrian events: Badminton, Burghley, Adelaide and Kentucky;
• Players can customize their rider and horse with thousands of combinations to create their own unique duo;
• Hundreds of unlockable items available for players to uncover, including clothes, ribbons and prizes;
• The world's top event riders appear in the game, including Phillip Dutton, Karin Donkers, and Mary King.

From the makers of Equestriad, Equestrian Challenge offers the very latest in gaming technology. Available on CD-ROM and PS2, RRP £19.99.

For more information, visit our website at www.equestrianvision.co.uk where you will find all the latest release information and trailers of new titles as well as our online shop. For mail order by telephone, call 01730 892220.

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Burghley Horse Trials is to host the final qualifier for the 2007 Racehorse To Riding Horse Show Championship, sponsored by South Essex Insurance Brokers (SEIB). The class will run on Sunday 2nd September and will be organised by Ponies UK in conjunction with the Ponies UK Burghley Event Pony Class, also sponsored by SEIB.

The competition atmosphere combined with the magnificent backdrop of Burghley House provides an ideal setting for the qualifier and competitors will be vying for a place in the Racehorse to Riding Horse Show Championship, held at the Horse Of The Year Show in October. SEIB joined forces with Ponies UK as sponsors of the South Essex Insurance Brokers P(UK) Burghley Event Pony Class, now in its second year.

The SEIB Racehorse to Riding Horse Show Championship has become hugely popular since its launch last year. The competition, supported by the charity, Retraining of Racehorses (RoR), is open to thoroughbred ex-racehorses only and, although they need not have raced, they must have been in training. The class may include hack, riding horse or hunter types and the standard is high, with the best of type being judged the winner. The series compliments the Racehorse to Riding Horse Performance Championship, a points based competition covering a range of equestrian disciplines.

South Essex Insurance Brokers, a leading specialist equestrian insurer, instigated the competition to support the retraining of racehorses and to provide a platform to show how a correctly re-schooled racehorse can become a top class show horse.

“Thousands of horses come out of training each year, and this class illustrates how, with time and patience, these horses can be re-schooled to compete successfully in other spheres”, says SEIB Marketing Manager, Nicolina Mackenzie, who has been instrumental in getting the competition off the ground. “Our Racehorse to Riding Horse classes attract a huge number of entries and I am delighted that the final qualifier is to be held in the glorious setting of Burghley House”.

For more information on the Racehorse to Riding Horse Show Championship or Performance Championship, visit www.racehorse2ridinghorse.co.uk or call 01708 850032.

Qualifiers for the Racehorse to Riding Horse Show Championship will be held at:
20 May – Osbaldeston Equestrian Centre, Blackburn, Lancs
10 June – Arena UK, Allington, Grantham, Lincs
17 June – Unex Towerlands, Braintree, Essex
7 July – Hand Equestrian Centre, Clevedon, North Somerset
15 July – Addington Manor Equestrian Centre, Bucks
2 September – Burghley Horse Trials, Stamford, Lincs

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As the showing season gets underway, there has been unprecedented interest in the popular South Essex Insurance Brokers (SEIB) Search for a Star series with over 100,000 hits on their website during March. SEIB's Racehorse to Riding Horse site has also attracted a huge response, with over 55,000 hits in the same period, providing a clear indication of the demand for this type of competition. Both sites were launched in February and provide prospective competitors with full details of the qualifying dates and venues, rules and news as well as a very active forum.

The Search for a Star series was introduced by SEIB to encourage amateur riders to bring out their horses and try their hand in the show ring, with the chance of qualifying for the Horse of the Year Show final. Over the past decade, the competition has found many future champions, including the 2006 Hack Of The Year, Almost Illegal, who was third in the Search For A Star Riding Horse/Hack section in 2005.

The Racehorse to Riding Horse Championship was instigated by SEIB to support the retraining of racehorses. The series has developed and now has a Show Championship with qualifiers around the country, and a points-based Performance Championship for a range of disciplines. With the large number of horses that come out of training each year, the competitions provide a platform to show how a correctly re-schooled racehorse can become a top class show or competition horse.

"We are delighted with the response to our new websites, which shows just how popular these competitions have become", says SEIB Marketing Manager, Nicolina Mackenzie. "Search for a Star is a great way for us to continue our support of grass roots riders and the Racehorse to Riding Horse competitions show how, with time and patience, these horses can go on to compete successfully in may different disciplines."

South Essex Insurance Brokers, leaders in the field of equestrian insurance, make a significant contribution to the horseworld through regular support of a wide range of equestrian events. Entries are already being taken for the 2007 Search for a Star and Racehorse to Riding Horse competitions and there are discounts available for SEIB customers.

For more information, visit www.search4astar.org.uk or www.racehorse2ridinghorse.co.uk, or call 01708 850032.

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As the new show season approaches, South Essex Insurance Brokers (SEIB) are looking forward to an exciting year of competition, and for the first time they have launched two dedicated websites to keep competitors up to date with the latest information.

The popular SEIB Search For A Star series was designed by SEIB to encourage amateur riders to bring their horses into the show ring, giving them a rare opportunity to qualify and compete at the Horse Of The Year Show (HOYS). Over the past 10 years many top show horses have started a successful career in Search For A Star classes, including last year’s HOYS Supreme Hack Champion, Almost Illegal.

Five Search For A Star qualifying shows are planned throughout the country for 2007, and each one follows the same format, with classes for Working Hunter, Riding Club Show Horse, Show Ponies and Show Hunter Ponies, Cobs and Riding Horse/Hack. The judges are helpful and always willing to give advice on how a horse may be improved, with successful riders being invited to a day of training and preparation before their HOYS debut.

The SEIB Search For A Star website – www.search4astar.org.uk - gives comprehensive information on the competition rules and a downloadable schedule and entry form as well as the latest news, details of previous winners and what to wear and a great forum where you can share your views on Search For A Star.

The SEIB Racehorse To Riding Horse Show Championship was instigated by SEIB to support and encourage the re-education of thoroughbreds taken out of racing and re-schooled and prepared for the show ring. To be eligible for this class, the horse must have been in training with a recognised trainer, although it need not have raced.

The series, supported by the charity Retraining Of Racehorses, helps to recognise the abilities of the many horses that come out of racing each year and provides them with a worthwhile competition opportunity. The classes are judged as for Riding Horses but the best of type, whether hack, riding horse or hunter, is deemed the winner.

Five qualifying classes are planned and the first two places in each class will be invited to enter the finals, held at HOYS in October.

Ex-racehorses in other disciplines are also recognised in the SEIB Racehorses to Riding Horses Performance Horse Championship. This competition will be run over the 2007 season and the results will be calculated on a points system. There are categories for Affiliated Dressage, Show Jumping, Eventing, Showing, Endurance and Unaffiliated competition. Trophies will be presented to the winners of each category at the Supporters of British Breeding Awards in 2008.

The SEIB Racehorse to Riding Horse website – www.racehorse2ridinghorse.co.uk - gives details of the Show and Performance Championships, with downloadable schedules and entry forms as well as the latest news, details of previous winners and a forum for sharing your views.

"The Search For A Star Championship is now well established and I am delighted at how popular it has become. I am always so happy for the owners and riders who dream of getting to HOYS and are able to fulfil that ambition through this final", says SEIB Marketing Manager, Nicolina MacKenzie. "I am also thrilled that the Racehorse to Riding Horse Show Championship and Performance Awards are so well supported, particularly because it is wonderful to see these horses enjoying success in their second career. It can be very worthwhile and rewarding to take on and retrain an ex-racehorse and I hope that this encourages more people to have a go", she said.

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YOUNG, BLACK & WHITE, FILLY, ABOUT 30” HIGH

CASH REWARD £500, FOR INFORMATION LEADING TO HER SAFE RETURN

HAVE YOU SEEN HER? DO YOU KNOW WHERE SHE IS NOW?

TAKEN FROM STABLE 17TH NOVEMBER 2006 AT THE AGE OF 7 MONTHS

SLEAFORD, LINCOLNSHIRE AREA
TELEPHONE 01529 306611
MOBILE 07836 614932

PLEASE HELP US TO GET HER BACK

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As the new show season approaches, South Essex Insurance Brokers (SEIB) are looking forward to an exciting year of competition, and for the first time they have launched two dedicated websites to keep competitors up to date with the latest information.

The popular SEIB Search For A Star series was designed by SEIB to encourage amateur riders to bring their horses into the show ring, giving them a rare opportunity to qualify and compete at the Horse Of The Year Show (HOYS). Over the past 10 years many top show horses have started a successful career in Search For A Star classes, including last year’s HOYS Supreme Hack Champion, Almost Illegal.

Five Search For A Star qualifying shows are planned throughout the country for 2007, and each one follows the same format, with classes for Working Hunter, Riding Club Show Horse, Show Ponies and Show Hunter Ponies, Cobs and Riding Horse/Hack. The judges are helpful and always willing to give advice on how a horse may be improved, with successful riders being invited to a day of training and preparation before their HOYS debut.

The SEIB Search For A Star website – www.search4astar.org.uk - gives comprehensive information on the competition rules and a downloadable schedule and entry form as well as the latest news, details of previous winners and what to wear and a great forum where you can share your views on Search For A Star.

The SEIB Racehorse To Riding Horse Show Championship was instigated by SEIB to support and encourage the re-education of thoroughbreds taken out of racing and re-schooled and prepared for the show ring. To be eligible for this class, the horse must have been in training with a recognised trainer, although it need not have raced.

The series, supported by the charity Retraining Of Racehorses, helps to recognise the abilities of the many horses that come out of racing each year and provides them with a worthwhile competition opportunity. The classes are judged as for Riding Horses but the best of type, whether hack, riding horse or hunter, is deemed the winner.

Five qualifying classes are planned and the first two places in each class will be invited to enter the finals, held at HOYS in October.

Ex-racehorses in other disciplines are also recognised in the SEIB Racehorses to Riding Horses Performance Horse Championship. This competition will be run over the 2007 season and the results will be calculated on a points system. There are categories for Affiliated Dressage, Show Jumping, Eventing, Showing, Endurance and Unaffiliated competition. Trophies will be presented to the winners of each category at the Supporters of British Breeding Awards in 2008.

The SEIB Racehorse to Riding Horse website – www.racehorse2ridinghorse.co.uk - gives details of the Show and Performance Championships, with downloadable schedules and entry forms as well as the latest news, details of previous winners and a forum for sharing your views.

"The Search For A Star Championship is now well established and I am delighted at how popular it has become. I am always so happy for the owners and riders who dream of getting to HOYS and are able to fulfil that ambition through this final", says SEIB Marketing Manager, Nicolina MacKenzie. "I am also thrilled that the Racehorse to Riding Horse Show Championship and Performance Awards are so well supported, particularly because it is wonderful to see these horses enjoying success in their second career. It can be very worthwhile and rewarding to take on and retrain an ex-racehorse and I hope that this encourages more people to have a go", she said.

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Aloe Veterinary formula from Forever Living Products is high in stabilised Aloe Vera Gel, with a convenient nozzle applicator. Spray on to tender areas of your animal to soothe irritations or to cleanse before dressing or applying Aloe Vera Jelly. Vet Formula can also be sprayed onto animal coats after bathing, for extra shine and condition. Administered as a leg wash it can soothe and protect after heavy exercise. Repellent to flies.

Try it for bites, burns, stings, itches, rashes, strains, swellings and wounds. Veterinary Formula speeds the rate of healing and at the same time reduces scarring leaving few white hairs. Its natural ability to reduce heat and tenderness makes it ideal for many conditions. It is a completely safe, natural product grown without herbicides or pesticides.

For more information about this and other products in the aloe range please go to www.animalaloe.co.uk

Gelding O***** says “Before I found Aloe Vet Formula from Forever Living Products my owner was spending a fortune every 6 weeks for the vet to deal with a delicate problem in the sheath area because I required sedation and muscle relaxants, now it’s just a quick spray every day which keeps me ‘swinging’ freely!” (NB. Name has been obscured to avoid embarrassment)

“It’s saved me a lot of time and money and I don’t get kicked any more! - he really seems to enjoy it!” Sam Wallace, West Sussex

For more information please contact Angela on 01509 551364 or mobile 07866 368586

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L- Carnitine is a naturally occurring amino type acid that is produced in the horse’s liver. It is this L-Carnitine that triggers the process of burning fat to glucose, which the horse can then utilise as energy. L-Carnitine also supports the growth of muscle cells so shortening recovery time.

When animals are required to participate in high demand activities that call for increased stamina and energy, the horses’ natural system for producing L-Carnitine may not be able to deal with the increased demand. Reduced levels of L-Carnitine can lead to fatigue and adversely effect performance.

Nupafeed L-Carnitine feed supplement has been developed to maintain power, performance and stamina and is ideal for horses taking part in high demand competition and work where stamina and good muscle function are of primary importance. Nupafeed L-Carnitine is easily absorbed into tissue and provides an ideal supplementation to maintain required levels of L-Carnitine during times of increased workload to maintain athletic performance.

Nupafeed L-Carnitine is TOTALLY LEGAL and can be added to the normal feeding routine.

You’ll be amazed at the results.

Contact Nupafeed UK for a brochure or more information on 01438 861900 or visit www.nupafeed-uk.co.uk

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Please can you help?

My Shetland Pony known as 'Little One' went missing on Saturday 6th January from Alma Lane, Durley, Hampshire. He is a dearly loved pet and I am desparate to find him.

At this point in time I am unaware whether he has escaped and is now injured or whether he has been stolen.

He is a chestnut gelding with white spots on his backside, he has a cream main and tail and a blaze down his nose. Little One is 3 years old and has been microchipped.

Please discuss this story with your friends and colleagues who could keep their eyes and ears open and maybe help with his whereabouts.

My name is Penny and my contact numbers are 02380 466154, Mobile No. 07731 932049.

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