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Contents David
Dellin Clinic A
Bit About Me Results
and Diary Service Ilan
Rosenberg Clinic Letter
From The Chairman Sculpture
Weekend Try
Before You Buy Letter
From Lou Talintyre The
Mendip Stud Club European
News Groundwork
& Starting Clinic Youth
& Young Rider Clinic Stables
Equine Practice Dressage
Competition Success Rocking
Horses Caption
Competition |
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David
Dellin Clinics Notes for spectators
Participants will be contacted directly and given detailed travel instructions. |
We are looking forward to
seeing many spectators at this year David Dellin clinics.
A three times AQHA World Champion at the age of 28 David has established himself as one of the most sought after and admired western clinicians in the world today. Gill Parker, multiple European Champion, one of the riders attending last years clinics and who has been riding Western now for 20 years was enthralled by David's teaching and said that he was 'without doubt the best clinician she had ever worked with!' It goes without saying that you'll get a huge amount out of Dave Dellin clinics by just sitting or standing on the rail. Don't miss out on this once yearly event. To read more about Dave Dellin click here This years venue will be at the wonderful equestrian centre at Stretcholt a few miles |
down the road from us in
Somerset. Please download
a map and route
guidance. For those of you with GPS systems the post code is TA6 4SR
The clinics will start at 10.00 each day and finish at somewhere between 5 and 6 each evening. Admission will be at £10.00 per person per day (pass for whole week £25) - youth and student entry £5.00 (Mendip Stud 'Club' Members - free admission) Hot food, drinks and snacks are available to spectators from the food bar. The evening buffet at The Mendip Stud on Wednesday the 21st is now full - we are sorry not to be able to take more but there is no more room at the Inn ☺ For further information
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Last weekend Tally came to the Ilan Rosenberg Clinic here at the Mendip Stud. Tally showed us the first draft of the E-Zine for British Reining she has called 'Rundown'. What Tally has produced is outstanding and I'm sure the bi-monthly production will be a firm favourite for all interested in the sport in the UK and beyond. I thought it might be a
good idea for us all to know a little more about the editor of the new E-Zine
so I asked Tally to do a little introduction on herself…….the title 'A
bit about me' was mine - but it has spawned an idea for us to do an
article on people in the industry once a month under the heading of 'A bit
about me', next months John - Editor For more information on the
E-zine
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A Bit About Me
In 2001/2002 she worked in Brazil for Iracambi, a rainforest conservation / sustainable farming organisation, and continues to represent its work in the UK as |
a trustee and editor of its quarterly newsletter. In the world of equestrianism, Tally has been a bored English rider since a serious accident dissuaded her from taking part in the more 'exciting' side of competition. A part time job at Sterling Quarter Horses rekindled her enthusiasm and she is now a strong advocate of the Western way and has been lucky enough to find a wonderful, if somewhat complicated, Quarter Horse companion. Having formed a close relationship with the team at the Mendip Stud, Tally has attended two Ilan Rosenberg clinics and has nothing but respect for this wonderful man who has boosted her confidence in herself and her horse. It is through contacts in publishing made at the latest clinic, and extensive pep talks with mentors, that a new project is in its embryonic stages aiming at producing a magazine uniting western disciplines in one publication and under one banner. Tally intends to provide the means to raise the profile of non-classical horsemanship, ensuring a full and fair representation to the widest possible audience. Watch this space. |
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Results
and Diary
Service
Jo Corringham is starting to pull together all the show information and preparing the diary. Jo will be contacting everyone in the next couple of days. Would anyone wanting their show included in the diary section please contact Jo on jocorringham@yahoo.co.uk The plan is to offer an extensive online Diary which will include as many clinic and event dates as possible, and results from shows throughout 2007. This service will be running from the end of May. The idea is to have a central collection point for all results from Western Shows and activities. Show secretary's forward results and photographs to Jo who then posts them on the website. The diary Service will provide a one stop calendar for both shows in the UK and for selected shows in Europe. With cooperation we aim to post results within a week or so of the event taking place. Results will be posted to sixth place in all classes and to 10th place in national championships and classes with international status. We are looking for additional sponsors to help get this underway and to keep it going |
from individuals, societies, show organisers anyone involved in putting on and competing in shows. - Sponsors please step forward Sponsors to date:
Our thanks to the following: March Horse N Tack who
have generously sponsored a permanent website banner from May till end
2007 Oakridge Quarter Horses
who have kindly agreed are to sponsor all mail shot activity for those
without Internet access |
Monthly Sponsors needed - for example - July £75.00 only 2.50 a day - Banner headline - with up to 100 words of text. Other types of sponsorship on the Results and Diary Service available at the moment are as follows: Permanent Banner - May to end of year £100 Monthly Trainers ad ...... £15 per month - minimum 3 months Advertise your show ..... £15 per month - minimum 3 months Monthly Breeders ad ..... £15 per month - minimum 3 months Mail shot sponsorship.... Already taken - thanks to Oakridge Quarter Horses Trainer feature - one trainer per month - £75 Breeder Feature - one breeder per month - £75 If you are interested please contact John on 01934 751258 |
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A report
on the recent
The best thing about Mendip Stud apart from its facilities, professional service and warm welcome is the quality of its visiting clinicians. Tally Wade recalls her experience as an attendee of the spring clinic with champion reining producer Ilan Rosenberg. From his base in Elsenz in Germany, Ilan runs a barn of 27 Open and Non-Pro reiners with his wife Niki and young daughter. From only a few trips to the UK as a clinician he has attracted a loyal following and now has eight British horses with him in training. Ilan's methods are uncomplicated and his results a testament to his coherent training program developed from years of understanding, acknowledging the horse as an athlete and an individual. He works with both horse and rider on their own level installing confidence and respect as each combination is taken through the principals of pressure/release and the importance of consistency.
His initial work with any pair comprises forward motion, direction, frame and body position. Each horse is expected to move with free, forward movement before guidance and direction is introduced. Here the horse is left alone so long as he is following the line he is set on. As soon as he deviates he is |
deliberately corrected then set free again and the process repeated. The greenest of individuals pick up the idea very quickly. Once horses are guiding well on a variety of different size circles, frame and body position are added to the equation. The horse is asked to stay soft as the slack is gradually lifted out of the reins and his frame shortened in collection. With any resistance the rider is asked to maintain a contact and insist on forward movement keeping the horse straight until he yields to the pressure and is rewarded with immediate release.
Body positioning is introduced as a tool to gain control of the each part of the horse. Ilan explains that two tracking, flexing, and moving the rib cage, shoulder and hip is less about keeping a horse flexible and more about teaching him to give. As he remarks, horses have no problem bending to bite a fly off their back or eat from the floor but they do build up resistance to a rider's hard hands and confusing signals. Ilan works on producing soft, yielding hands for a soft, yielding horse.
Using these fundamental principals, sessions progressed to turnarounds, roll backs, stops and lead changes with horses never asked to perform outside of their physical ability or level of fitness. Any problems are rectified by returning to the basics of forward motion, direction, frame and body position. |
Every horse improved as students increased or reaffirmed their technical savvy and understanding of Ilan's methods. Combinations seemed to grow in confidence with horses working happily, reassured by a clear set of rules that allowed no ambiguity in what was expected.
Sue Woods, owner of Cherokee (a notoriously difficult Appaloosa gelding) has attended three of Ilan's UK clinics. She sums up her experiences: "Last summer I had the opportunity to ride on one of Ilan's clinics, it was the best decision from a training point of view I have ever made. I had been struggling with the differing ideas I was coming across in the reining world and, as an animal behaviourist, a lot of what was being said to me did not make sense. Ilan has restored my faith in the ability to train a reining horse in a humane manner that makes sense from the horse's point of view. The help he has given me on a horse that had huge problems has been immense, he has a real understanding of how a horse thinks and works. "He has a real talent in explaining what you need to do as a rider to be effective with each horse as a individual. As a trainer every horse is different and I find it as interesting to listen to him explain how another rider's horse needs riding as much as my own. I have attended all of his clinics in this country and cannot thank him enough for the help he has given me with a horse that the majority of trainers would never have bothered with. However many pushbutton horses there are at these clinics I'm never made to feel that one of my horses is any less important. The Mendip Stud has given us a huge opportunity to train with a really talented horseman". Certainly I feel that by investing in Ilan's simple and effective philosophy I have not only become a better rider but a better horsewoman. Thank you Ilan. |
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Diary Notes: Please click
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Letter
from the Chairman I have been invited by John Calder to write a column for the Mendip Newsletter on behalf of AQHA UK. I have been chairman of AQHA UK for the past year and I am the first to admit at times the task has been very daunting, but also very rewarding in seeing what we have achieved over the past year. At present we seem to have a good blend of people on council, with the established members who have a great deal of knowledge, and the new who have a lot of fresh ideas for the future running of the association. In the past year I believe we have achieved a great deal. We have a new and exciting Web Site, which the association is very proud of. We also have a new membership, and passport registration data base that eventuality will be linked to Defra & Ned which hopefully will bring us into the 21st century. |
On a more personal note I have a vision for the future of western actives here in the UK, that is for ALL western societies and organisations to come together and attempt to form a umbrella to encompass all western societies. I do NOT see a need for the disagreements that appear to be going on at present between the organisations. I am sure we can all work and strive together and build for the future of Western Riding here in the UK. We can of course all keep our separate identities, but would it not be nice some day to have a big western show encompassing all Western societies, therefore maybe attracting the big sponsors, and who knows where that could lead to. As stated its MY VISION, but one that is achievable, if we are prepared to pull and work together. Lets hope in the very near future we can make this possible to promote the AMERICAN QUARTER HORSE. David Teideman Chairman AQHA UK
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Bob Mayhew Judging Seminar Saturday 3rd & Sunday 4th March
The workshop is designed with riders who have interests in multi disciplines – Trail, Pleasure , Western Riding and Reining. The clinic will be spread over two days and places will be limited. Tickets are £50.00 for both days including lunch – youth and students £25.00 Overnight accommodation is available if required at the Mendip Stud. Register your interest as soon as possible by email or by using the online form. |
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Gill Parker Without question one of the leading artists and greatest animal sculptors of our age. The limited edition bronzes and specially commissioned works, of this immensely talented artist are equally sort after by collectors around the world.
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Gill Parker Sculpture Weekend The weather was foul but the sprits were not dampened as those attending the sculpture weekend spent two full days working with Gill on the subject of the horse…………they all did incredibly well. Aided by an amazing model - Jade - Gill's wonderful Quarter Horse mare. (Jade is a star in her own right who is believed to the only home bred horse to win a performance superior ( Jade has four ! ) and having gained some 394 AQHA points.) Jade joined everyone in the makeshift studio and posed elegantly encouraged from time to time with offerings from the hotcross bun plate. Gill started by showing the group how to make armatures and discussed proportions, physical structure and the importance of |
understanding how movement changes perspective angle and proportion. She then let them get on with it ……….and they did…..It was great to see how from a cakeboard, a couple of feet of wire and a
block of plasticine that all of them contrived, with a little help from Gill but no more, to sculpt some fantastic pieces…..click for picture galleries from the 10th and 11th. |
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Try
Before You Buy: Tales From The Show Ground Deals are rare in the horsey world, very rare, but every so often you can find gold. Call it a hunch or female intuition but this is exactly what Vivienne believed she had found - a horse walker for under two grand. Checking the address Mrs Hamilton-Carol set off looking, and feeling, a little like Miss Marple chasing a fresh lead. Arriving at the racing yard with its immaculately kept grounds Vivienne drove down the drive past a beautiful Claydon Horsewalker and up to the house. The trainer met her at the front door and took a rather disappointing turn towards the back of the yard. After a brief walk the trainer stopped and pointed into the wilderness and there it was. Standing proud amongst weeds and barren |
patches of soil, looking a lot like it had spent its early days in an eighteenth century Russian carnival, was the Hot Rodder - built when men were men and Health and Safety regulations were just a twinkle in some bureaucrat's eye. Lever operated, it has three speeds all of which have been illegal since 1976. Vivienne's heart sank. Out of politeness she agreed to have a closer look. The trainer had been swearing and beating things in the engine room with a hammer for nearly ten minutes. Convinced it was going to take an intense electrical storm to get this one of Frankenstein's monsters up and running again, Vivienne decided to check out the exercise cubicle. Turns out she was wrong. "There you go Mrs Hamilton-Carol, she's running!" She certainly was. Vivienne tried shouting to explain her predicament to the trainer but was cut short by a wall of rust and flaky paint accelerating towards her. The Hot Rodder is a demanding, unforgiving taskmaster. The trainer arrived just in time to see Vivienne kick |
off her shoes, hoist up her skirt and take to her heels. "Are you alright Mrs Hamilton-Carol?" The Hot Rodder is as difficult to stop as it is to start. The trainer watched in vain as every couple of seconds a grey blur flashed above the barriers. Its difficult to say how long Vivienne was trapped but the trainer and herself were on first name terms long before she got out. "Breathe Vivienne and remember keep your knees up! Run on your toes!" The Hot Rodder is not known for taking prisoners and neither, as it turns out, is Vivienne. In what can only be described as a remarkable victory of man over machine Vivienne out ran the Hot Rodder. Tired, sore and a little dishevelled Vivienne emerged from a fog of smoke and diesel fumes to the marked respect of the trainer and many of the older horses in the yard. |
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Louise
Talintyre - Its that time of year again and all you mare owners will have been scanning, excuse the pun, your way through the herd of Stallions available at stud for 2007. The choice now/soon has to be made as to which stallion will best compliment your mare, your pocket and your pedigree preference - no easy choice. Here at The Mendip Stud we are proud to be standing our own, performance proven, Stallions together with numerous visiting stallions for collection and freezing and one or two stallions who will reside and stand at stud here through the breeding season. We are pleased to welcome paint stallion Obsesed to Boogie and appaloosa stallion MS Darkness Revenge. I will be sending out a breeding and foaling supplement in the next few days. |
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Obsesed To Boogie APHA - Homozygous Black Tobiano. This exciting young stallion will Standing at the Stud for the 2007 season. Owned by Claire Ward - Kingslea Arabians All our stallions are swabbed, tested and clean to breed. Discounts are available to proven mares and those booked before 1st March 2007. Louise |
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The Mendip Stud Club 'The Club' In a short time our Club has grown to over 55 members strong and is increasing month on month. If you are interested in joining and taking advantage of our facilities, buying power and show and clinic discounts read more about it here. We hope the club will form the basis of a strong and united community focused on enjoying all aspects of riding. In addition to the discounts on our clinics and use of facilities at The Mendip Stud we have negotiated discounts for Club Members with the following suppliers: Western Boots and Saddles Company 10% on all products except saddles where 5% is available. Stockists of Cattleman's Saddles, Stetsons, all types of Western tack including show halters, spurs & straps and other show equipment and accessories.
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Arizonas 10% on all products including saddles. Stockists of Bob's Custom Saddles, Weaver Saddles, Kensington Horse Rugs, Resistor Jeans, Justin & Ariat Boots and Montana Silver.
Sprout Rocking Horses Somerset based manufacturers of unique hand carved wooden rocking horses as well as wonderful hand made oak furniture. Members are entitled to a 5% discount.
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March Horse N' Tack Ltd Our thanks to Jeannine March and March Horse N' Tack Ltd. who will offer 10% discount to members for 2007 on all clothing, rugs and other equipment. Saddles - 5% for saddles up to £2000 and 10% for saddles over £2000. Members discounts do not apply to special offers, items on sale, discount shopping days.
Suppliers of specialised western tack and saddles selling high quality western riding equipment including top brands such as Equiflex, Professionals Choice, Continental, Pullman, Wrangler, Bobs, Davies and many more. You can visit Jeannine
March's shop in Dunstable, Beds. any time or have a browse at her websites: |
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2007 West Coast Circuit Premiere Show 8th -
10th Two-day show at The Mendip Stud. NRHA, BR, AQHA including open super horse Class. For further information contact Jane Muir at Quarterhorseshows@aol.com or call 01934 751258 or email info@themendipstud.com Show secretary -
Jane Muir Both shows will be affiliated to AQHA, NRHA and BR plus we will also have an open superhorse class. We will have sites for pitches from tack companies and commercial suppliers - these will be available for a modest fee - please contact us early for details. Stables allocated on a first come, first serve basis. Schedules will be emailed shortly by Jane Muir and will also be available to download from our website and the new website currently under construction for all West Coast Shows www.showwestern.com. Please click here to register your interest. |
2007 West Coast Circuit Summer Show 13th - 15th Two-day show at The Mendip Stud. NRHA, BR, AQHA including open super horse Class. For further information contact Jane Muir at Quarterhorseshows@aol.com or call 01934 751258 or email info@themendipstud.com Show secretary -Jane Muir Both shows will be affiliated to AQHA, NRHA and BR plus we will also have an open superhorse class. We will have sites for pitches from tack companies and commercial suppliers - these will be available for a modest fee - please contact us early for details. Stables allocated on a first come, first serve basis. Schedules will be emailed shortly by Jane Muir and will also be available to download from our website and the new website currently under construction for all West Coast Shows www.showwestern.com. Please click here to register your interest. |
Western Equestrian Somerset Team Show
Sunday May 13th at Cannington College, nr Bridgwater.
Classes for all abilities. For more info and schedules tel: Sally House 01278 641104 or e -mail: william@axis-connect.com |
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AQHA Media and Marketing Award for
Quarter Horse Today!
From Ramona Billing - Europe's leading western journalist. Congratulations to Ramona and all at Quarter horse today on winning the AQHA media and marketing award. On receiving this award Ramona said, "We are very honoured and happy to get this award." The American Quarter Horse Association awards the AQHA Media and Marketing Award in the category Internet presentation to Quarter Horse Today / editor: Ramona Billing. If you have further questions please don't hesitate to contact Philip Rutkowski via e-mail (philip@eventconsulting.com) or directly via telephone ( 34 971 22 93 06).
Dortmund: Reining Night with CRI and
NRHA Lawson Bronze Trophy
The renowned Westfalenhallen Show in Dortmund will include top reining sport again. On April 7, there will be a USD 6000,-- NRHA Lawson Bronze Trophy (Open and Non Pro) as well as a EUR 4000,-- CRI. The judges will be Jack Drechsler (CAN), Alain Kronshagen (LUX) and Susanne Haug (GER). The show is organized by Rolf Diekwisch.The Bronze Trophy starts at 4 p.m. with the CRI following at 7 p.m. www.diekwischevents.de |
NRHA Easter Show with CRI Quelle: Quarter Horse Today - vom 17.01.2007
The NRHA Easter show 2007 is scheduled for April 3 to 8, 2007. It is once more situated in Kreuth, one of the most beautiful European show facilities. The event offers a Pullman Bronze Trophy Open and Non Pro, Limited, Intermediate, Youth, Rookie and Ladies Shows as well as a Jackpot Reining and a CRI **. Altogether, there is a purse of EUR 12 500.-- . On April 2, there is a Paid Warm-up for the competitors. Last year, 230 horses from all over Europe had been nominated for this show which traditionally opens the NRHA Germany show season, especially for Non Pro competitors. The 2006 CRI was won by Oliver Stein and ST Paddys Rooster (owned by Roman Brechtl) with Grischa Ludwig and Olenas Diabolo Star (owner Thielk) placing second.
Mallorca Western After the overwhelming success of the first year, the 2nd Mallorca Western Festival will take place from the 19th - 23rd of September. Next year, the event will last 5 days with an expected number of 15.000 visitors. The concept in 2007 will contain again a high-class mixture of reining and spectacular equestrian shows. The opening concert with an international superstar on the 19th of September will be the official start of the event. |
Between the 20th and 23rd of September there will be several reining contest where the world's best riders will fight for the incredible amount of 200.000 $ prize-money. The "night of the andalucian horses" will cover the evening program on the 21st and 22nd of September. Be anxious to an unique gala with various artists, musicians and horses. Moreover, the area of the bull-riding arena will host again a "public village" with many exhibitors, shows and fun. Especially for children the organizers will have again a typical Indian village which will be ever bigger than last year. New offers and entertainment will include interesting presentations, public discussions and autograph hours with all the famous reining stars and show artists. The show management offers brand new travel packages next year. You can already visit them on their homepage and take a look on the different offers." With prices from 399.00€ for a Weekend-Package we think that we made it possible to visit this unique event for little money," Event Consulting says. "Another new benefit is that you can individualize your trip as you have different hotels and arrival dates you can choose from. It doesn't matter if you stay overnight in our comfortable 3 star hotel or in a luxurious 5 star hotel; one fact is already sure. Due to the central location of all hotels, there won't be any problems for your evening activities like exploring the Mediterranean life of Palma." To get directly to their homepage, please click here |
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Programme for Starting & Groundwork Clinic with Shane Borland Saturday 17th and 18th February 2007
This is a 2 day clinic with Shane Borland. He will be starting 2-year olds giving commentary as he does so and explaining the reasons behind the techniques he employs. He will also be instructing those attending in aspects of groundwork and handling youngsters.
Shane has started over 250 horses and is considered as being one of the best in this field. Recently Ilan Rosenberg said of him "Shane has a great ability in starting horses, his skills as a horseman are obvious and I would be happy for Shane to start any horse of mine". |
Introduction Shane to talk about the weekend ahead, the horses to be worked and how they learn. Discussion about the equipment and training methods used. Ground Work A) Catching, tying up and
leading Under Saddle A) Sacking out -
(de-sensitising) Tickets are £50 a day for non-members as £45 a day for members. Lunch will be provided on both days. Ticket prices are the same for those who have kindly brought horses and for those without. i.e all spectators are the participants. Everyone will get the chance to have hands on experience with the horses. Please bring a hard hat with you - thank you. If you would like to attend we
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March 2007 If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. To avoid disappointment, please book early. We look forward to hearing from you.
Shane
and Vix Borland Tel: +44(0)7979-966806 shane@borlandquarterhorses.com
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Youth and Young Rider Clinics with Lisa
John
Our first youth day/clinic is set for April 5th - we'll work out more dates once we have spoken to people on that day.
The plan for the day is as follows: 10.00 Start - Meet and mix - a get together with everyone over drinks and biscuits. |
12.30 Light lunch (sandwiches)
2.00 afternoon session
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The day is aimed at an introduction for the very novice western youth rider age 9 - 15 The cost for the whole day will be £20 per rider plus lunch at £5.00 for both participants and parents. Maximum 6 participants. To book your place please contact Lisa on 0797 707 0084
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An introduction to our newly appointed
Stud vets
The Stables Equine Practice This year we have made a change to our day-to-day medical care and supervision where studwork are concerned. Langford House Veterinary practice, its superb facilities, depth and scope of surgical experience remain as our first port of call for all major surgical procedures and referrals. For our day-to-day studwork The Stables Equine practice run by experienced equine specialists Nicko Robertson, Tim Randle and Julian Wain are to carry out our reproductive work and daily equine care and medical supervision. All three have extensive specialist equine knowledge, gained from working all over the world, and are all equine experts and specialists in their own right.
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With three Pony club daughters, time is always at a premium, but Nicko still manages to occasionally indulge his passion for aerobatic flying and competing in triathlons. The Practice too remains a passion and as the practice has grown, despite the inevitable changes, the original philosophy of providing a personal and up to date service remains a guiding principal.
Julian Wain began his veterinary training at Liverpool University in 1997. After specialising in equine orthopaedics at University, he graduated with commendation and shortly afterwards commenced an internship at O'Gorman, Slater and Main Veterinary Practice, serving the racehorse industry at Lambourn. He stayed as an assistant for another year after his internship and in 2004 joined "The Stables". |
The Stables continues to expand its Team and looks forward to the return in May of new recruit Andy Richardson fresh from a winter's work in the racing stables and equine hospital in Dubai. Indeed The Practice also looks forward to soon announcing a further appointment bringing the head count to five for the busy Summer season! We are delighted to have the opportunity of working closely with The Mendip Stud further indulging Nicko and Tim's passion for Stud work by allowing the practice to continue to develop the services available in Equine Reproduction. These include all aspects of breeding horses, both traditional and modern, from natural covering to embryo transfer. During 2007 we welcome new clients and will continue to provide a comprehensive range of equine veterinary services across Somerset and beyond. We pride ourselves on the provision of high quality veterinary care delivered with the application of state-of-the-art diagnostic and therapeutic equipment. With the breeding season now upon us it is with extra relish that we anticipate forthcoming activities at The Mendip Stud and to working closely with John and Lou for a "bumper year"! |
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Dressage Competition Another Success The dressage competition held at the Mendip
Stud on January 27th was another success with the weather staying dry and
competitors enjoying themselves. The parking was a little bit touch and go
and a big thank you to John (Calder) for organising it so efficiently. I
think there was all of about 3 inches of parking space left at the end of
the day. The next show is planned for February 24th and we are praying for a dry parking area by that day so please all keep your fingers crossed! The training sessions have also been well attended and the next planned dates are: Sunday 18th February - Group
Training - Saturday 10th March - Dressage Training. Test riding and movements. Improving confidence and marks. Will practice tests that we are doing at open show on 25th March. Commencing first group at 10am. £15 each |
Saturday 24th March - Open Dressage and
Show Jumping Competition at Badgworth Arena, incorporating finals of The
Mendip Stud and Wessex Riding Club Winter series
Saturday 31st March - Group
Training. Saturday 2nd June - Dressage training. Concentrating on test riding if appropriate but happy to cover any problems/improvements necessary. Can cater for all standards/first timers or more advanced as necessary. Friday 29th - Sunday 1st July - Intensive Training weekend. This will be at the Mendip Stud and stabling will be available for the weekend + camping space if required. The idea is to come along with your horse and really get to the roots of any problems, or just consolidate on training. The weekend will be planned to include at least 2 sessions a day on your own horse, some lunging and ground work training, the opportunity to ride other horses. Also there will be a Western riding demo and a chance to 'have a go' at Western as well as a social evening on the Saturday night. We will have some poles and jumps available so that the weekend can include jump training if required. Just a really good excuse to get away and enjoy your horse! |
This will be open to all but WRC and The
Mendip Stud members will receive a 10% discount on booking. Prices and
full itinerary to be confirmed shortly.
Saturday 7th July - BHS Stage One course commences and will run every fortnight for 10 weeks. The course will include 1 ½ hour's stable management and 1 hours riding and you can either bring your own horse or ride one of ours. This will lead up to an examination if required or if not is just a very practical course for any horse owner and will cover many subjects. The riding will be split if numbers require so that maximum 5 riding at one time. You need to ride in a group in the exam so this is good practice. £30 per session or £275 if book for the whole course. Tuesday 17th July - Group Training - £10 per session. Maximum 4 in a group. Dressage/grid work training as required. First group to commence 5pm, 6pm & 7pm. Tuesday 14th August - Group Training - £10 per session. As above For more information or to register your interest in any of the above please ring Celia on 07779 716826 or email celiagadd@btinternet.com |
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A local company is looking for a name for a very special Rocking horse Rocking horses have been sought after by children for generations and 'Sprout' which is a Somerset based firm, is now looking for a name for a beautifully crafted, hand made horse which is to be raffled to raise money for two charities. We are offering readers the chance to send in their suggestions, and why they think the name is appropriate and the person whose name is chosen will win 4 raffle tickets for the draw, £100 in retail vouchers and 10% off any Sprout Furniture or Rocking Horses that they order in the future. The Rocking horse is valued at £2150 and the draw will take place on December 1st 2007. All ticket holders will be invited to a Gala evening where the draw will take place, and the winner will receive delivery in time for Christmas. The two chosen charities are the Children's Hospice South West and Penny Brohn Cancer Care. |
The Children's Hospice South West is dedicated
to making the most of short and precious lives of sick, local children and
in May 2004 Babe's Big Appeal was launched to raise £15 million to build,
equip and endow with initial running costs, a new children's hospice at
Charlton Farm at Wraxall close to Bristol. This fabulous new hospice
offers sick children and their families respite and relaxation, friendship
and a sense of community, a sharing in the 24 hour care of their very sick
child, alongside support for the whole family into bereavement.
Penny Brohn Cancer Care (formerly Bristol Cancer Help Centre) provides complementary care, The Bristol Approach, to people living with cancer, and their loved ones. Working alongside medical treatment, this complementary approach can transform lives - giving people practical tools to improve their daily quality of life and helping to take the fear out of cancer. |
The Rocking Horse will be appearing at various
charity exhibitions around the country throughout the year as well as at
some of the major horse shows and raffle tickets (£2.50 each) will go on
sale in May, after the horse has been named!
The Children's Hospice South West and Penny Brohn Cancer Care Charity Rocking Horse Raffle Draw sponsored by Sprout will take place on December 1st at a Gala evening to which all ticket holders will be invited. If you would like a chance to name the
horse, please send in your suggestions on a post card to Sprout 'Name the
Rocking Horse' Competition and send to Sprout Rocking Horses, Goddard
House, Ham Green, Somerset, BS20 0BY. For more information on the charities visit
www.chsw.org.uk
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Congratulations to Becky Pocock & Lee Rutter on the birth of their son
Jay Oscar |
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January Caption Competition Winner Judged by Lita Pocock of Oakridge Quarter Horses
Congratulations to Julie Middleton from Doncaster who wins a Mendip Stud Jacket. Our runner up was Jo Corringham with |
February Caption
Competition
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RunDown editor, Tally Wade,
hopes to bring a fresh approach to media in the Western Riding community.
A business management graduate, she has diverse interests ranging from her
prerequisite equine involvement to motion picture production, mentoring
and sustainable development. She is currently assistant editor for a
national sustainable building magazine and is in the process of launching
an independent 'green' journal addressing lifestyle choices.
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The
Stables Equine Practice was established in 1997 by Nicko Robertson.
Graduating from The Royal Veterinary College in 1988, Nicko worked in the
Hertfordshire/ Essex area. This time was punctuated with time spent in an
Equine clinic in New Jersey and a spell as a locum in Australia. Despite
the appealing prospect of a partnership in a four vet equine practice in
Hertfordshire Nicko was drawn back to the West Country with wife Sam and
baby Maddy. With a philosophy of offering a client friendly, experienced,
well equipped service, Nicko "set up his plate" and waited form
the phone to ring. The lack of
other equine vets in the area, and the increasing horse population fuelled
the exceptional growth and soon additional vets joined
the practice.
Tim
Randle qualified from Bristol Veterinary School in 1994 and worked in the
Cotswolds before returning to work at the University in 1998 in order to
set up its equine practice. During Tim's time at Langford as Director of
the Equine Practice he continued to compete in horse trials and
collected an Armada Dish in 2002 for having completed Badminton 5 times.
In 2003 he returned to private practice joining forces with Nicko in the
continued expansion of "The Stables". Latterly Tim spends less
time in the saddle but maintains an interest in the world of three day
eventing providing veterinary support to the British Pony Teams and
attending various events as an FEI Delegate. Tim and wife Kate recently
moved to a new home in Burcott near Wells soon after the birth of their
son Alfie.
Julian loves all sports especially rugby,
football, squash and anything dangerous. He also loves to travel whenever
and wherever possible. He currently lives in Shepton Mallet with his
girlfriend Davina, his Labrador dogs and three guinea pigs.
