Winter Newsletter 2007

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Club Christmas Show
Our Club Christmas show has been re-scheduled to take place on Sunday 6^th January

Equine Courses
Information about the Equine First Aid Course, Foaling Course and Nutritional Lectures

The Boy is Back in Town
'Studley' is back in the UK in preparation for the 2008 breeding season

Feed as Nature Intended
An article by Celia Gadd following an interview with Lou about our new range of fibre feeds

Sylvia Jäckle Clinics
In January and March of 2008 we will be hosting clinics with one of Europe's finest

Lesson Horse of the Month
An interview with Jarvis, one of our lesson horses

Diamond In Hollywood
A tribute

Clinic Dates
The latest run down of our up and coming clinics over the next few months

Dave Dellin Clinics
Just a reminder that Dave will be in the UK for 5 days in February

The Bit On The End
Welcome to our new readers and an update on the Tsunami Appeal

Caption Competition
Win £50 worth of tack in our double Christmas competition along with a few quotes from the famous

2008 is set to be another year of growth in the western community and we hope that many more of you alongside our regulars will visit us in the coming 12 months. We are seeing an increasing number of traditional riders using our facilities and attending our events, and we are looking to expand in this area during the year to come.

Needless to say, Christmas time is a time of good cheer amongst all men and we would like to take the opportunity of wishing you all, your families, your horses and other pets a happy and joyous celebration and above all else a healthy 2008.

We've even put together a tongue firmly in cheek special message for you which you can see and hear by clicking here.
(their website is incredibly busy from time to time so please bear with it and maybe try looking of a morning)

John

Sunday 6^th January
Starting at 10:00am

Same format as before. In the event of bad weather and not being able to hold the show here at The Mendip Stud we have booked Stretcholt Equestrian Centre as a fallback.

Please note that there is Shane Borland clinic on Saturday 5th which will be excellent preparation for the show the following day and there are still a couple of limited places available.

The show will be run along the lines of WES rules. (or something to that effect) Our judge will tell all competitors the rules in advance of the class. Patterns available on day.

A 30-45min lunch break will be taken at an appropriate time.

1. Pleasure. Walk/Jog
2. Pleasure. Youth
3. Pleasure. Novice
4. Pleasure. Open
5. Horsemanship. Walk/Jog
6. Horsemanship. Youth
7. Horsemanship. Novice
8. Horsemanship. Open
9. Trail. Walk/Jog
10. Trail. Youth
11. Trail. Novice
12. Trail. Open
13. Novice & Junior Reining.
14. Open Reining

Novice classes are for riders and/or horses that are in their first year of showing or riders and/or horses that have not been placed in the first 6 in any show by the 19th May.

Walk/Jog classes are for genuine novices. All classes may be ridden one/two handed any bit. Classes may run concurrently depending on number of entries.

1. Ride & Run
2. Pole Bending (or whatever prop available)
3. Barrel Racing
4. Find the Mince Pie.

Entry Fees:

Entry fee is £5 per class payable on the day. Cheques should be made payable to The Mendip Stud. Dress code: Casual clothing acceptable, but would like to encourage fancy dress. Stetsons and/or caps may be worn. Youth members must wear hard hats.

We need to be aware of numbers and if it is your intention to show then please email to john@themendipstud.com

Many thanks!

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The Mendip Stud will be hosting informative courses and educational days and evenings for the first half of 2008.

Equine First Aid Courses

Tim Randle BVSc MRCVS and Nicko Robertson BVet Med MRCVS of the Stables Equine Practice. The course will cover a wide range of topics and situations, common accidents and emergencies with a particular focus on applying the correct first aid measures and help in deciding when it becomes essential to seek veterinary help. Topics covered will be wounds, colic, severe lameness, respiratory distress, eye injuries, severe bleeding, laminitis & azoturia.

The courses costs £95 +VAT including lunch and will take place on

Thursday 27th March

and Thursday 25th June

With Tim Randle BVSc MRCVS and Nicko Robertson BVet Med MRCVS of the Stables Equine Practice together with Lou Talintyre the Breeding Director at The Mendip Stud. 

This is a one-day course designed to offer all those involved with breeding from the first time ‘foaler’ to breeders both small and large and offers a practical understanding of the birthing process and the techniques used in foaling the mare. 

The day will cover all  aspects of normal healthy pregnancy and foaling as well as illustrating what to do (and not to do) when things go wrong! In addition
the course covers Dystocia, foaling emergencies, care of the post-foaling mare, sick foals, premature foals, over-due foals,orphaned foal

The courses costs £95 +VAT including lunch and will take place on

Saturday 9th February

Internationally renowned feed and nutrition expert Robert Fowler will hold evening lectures and discussion groups which will explain to horse owners the principles of feeding their horses. The lectures discuss the digestive system and the benefits of feeding fibre first and foremost. It looks at diet from the horse’s point of view and the development of fibre based feed programmes, vitamins, proteins and minerals. Lou will be introducing our new fibre based feeds  - the TMS GOLD range. This is an opportunity to meet the people involved in producing a fibre base feed programme, to understand the philosophy behind the programme and to discuss feed and nutrition in an open forum. 

These evenings are free but booking is required. They will take place at 7:30pm on

Thursday 24th January

and Friday 21st March

We are very pleased to have our Champion Pleasure Stallion 'Zip Chip Leaguer', aka 'Studley', back home. 

As many of you will know 'Studley' has been in Germany for 18½ months in the dedicated hands of Sylvia Jäckle.

Since leaving our shores and being with Sylvia he has been on a roller coaster of success. His many titles include:

World Open Reserve Champion Americana  Masters Pleasure

2007 Circuit Champion Senior Western Pleasure Ride Of America

2007 Champion Invitation Pleasure Ride Of America

2007 Silver medalist German Championships Aachen Senior Western Pleasure

2007 Bronze medalist European Chapionships Senior Western Pleasure

2006 Ride of America Senior Western Pleasure Winner - Germany

'Studley' will be here until the middle of May to breed, after which he will return to Sylvia for the European show season from June onwards.

It is not only 'Studley' who has been making a name for himself but also his sons. This year at the prestigious AQHA UK breed show at The Hand Centre in Clevedon Ima Chocolate Leaguer, aka 'Chudley', owned by Lita Pocock of Oakridge Quarter Horses became the AQHA UK Futurity Yearling Stallion Champion. He then went on to win the AQHA UK Grand Champion title. We are very much looking forward to many more of his babies being seen on the show circuit this year.

Zip Chip Leaguer is taking bookings for breedings for the 2008 season. Fresh, Chilled and Frozen semen available.
Please contact Lou Talintyre at The Mendip Stud for details and to make your booking.

Celia Gadd editor of Equine, Canine & Country Life talks to Lou Talintyre about the innovative new complete horse feed she has designed and is now producing.

"On walking around the stud it is obvious that all the horses are relaxed and happy, and are also in top class condition. To manage over sixty horses on the 100 + acre estate takes great organisation and top class stable management procedures. They try and keep the horses as naturally as possible, with many living out most of the time, and sticking to a fibre only diet.

I asked Lou about the management and feeding regime and she explained how the TMS GOLD feed brand was born and how it has now become commercially available.

“I used to spend hours mixing up the feeds for all the horses as I wanted them to be fed as naturally as possible using the best ingredients I could find.  I used to add this to that and that to this and then mix it all up in  mini cement mixer - it took hours ! 

For years now I have combined high fibre and oil with un-molassed sugar beet and grass pellets. I have always been interested in nutrition and constantly been trying to find a feed that really ticked all the boxes as far as healthy natural equine nutrition goes. I was also trying to find a way of making it easy and time efficient to administer.

This really is a complete feed – it is fortified with optimum levels of vitamins and minerals and contains a high level of antioxidants. With less than 6% starch it is ideal to feed many different types and breeds of horse without creating behavioural problems. The beauty of the feed is that you don’t need to add anything else – it’s all there including pre and pro biotics - yea-sac and Profeed. 

This feed is designed to be a slower release energy feed that the horses can work well on but without the need to burn off the initial ‘fizz’

The mixes have been designed to cover a spectrum of dietary requirements from the pregnant mare to the professional competition horse. Robert’s input in the balancing and micro-dietary requirements has been invaluable.  Three blends are now available. 

Lou explained that they are now looking for agents who can add to their income by promoting and selling the feeds around the country.

“We are looking for people who really care about horse’s nutritional needs, and are motivated more by horse welfare.  This feed programme should provide a lifestyle change for many horses. We have already found that our customers are delighted with the way their horses respond to the feed both in terms of general well-being and demeanour. The horses seem to thrive on it both mentally and physically”.

All in all, this friendly centre offers a wide range of services from dressage and Western lessons to Western Shows and educational lectures.  The foaling facilities are superb and as well as the feed being available there is also a mobile shop on site with a wide range of Western tack and accessories on offer."

On a personal note I have been using TMS GOLD for some time now and would agree with everything Lou has to say about the feed and the results.

Celia Gadd BHSII

Fibre First and Foremost

Feed information and supply:

If you are interested in our feed or attending one of our free nutritional lectures

please call us on 01934 751258. For advice on our feeds please call our Fibreline :  07866 444 739

January and March will see us hosting clinics by Sylvia Jäckle.

Sylvia is a 6-times European Champion and has ridden many of Europe's great pleasure horses. She has also won European titles in Western Pleasure, Hunter Under Saddle and Halter.

In addition she has won countless other national and international championships, a full list of her many achievements can be found on her website www.sj-ph.de

Sylvia has recently been appointed as national coach to the German youth team that will be competing in Canada in 2008 at the World Youth Championships.

Sylvia will be here for 2 days in January and also 2 days in March with the aim of preparing riders and their horses for the forthcoming show season. 

Places are filling up quickly and we would encourage you all to book quickly in order to take advantage of this wonderful rider and trainer. To register your interest and to book either call the office on 01934 751258 or fill in the online form

An interview with Jarvis from The Mendip stud
Name: Colonel Jarvis
Age: 11yrs
Colour: Sorrel
Size: 14.2hh

Why did you choose to live at TMS?
I was living in Wales with Lisa my rider. She wanted us to visit The Mendip Stud for some clinics which I thought would be great fun… then she decided to take a job there instead so my pal Roo and me we moved there with Lisa in April 2006.

What did you think of your new home?
As soon as we arrived I knew it was horse heaven straight away... well… hey, come on

What disciplines do you specialize in Jarvis?
Lisa would tell you that I am a good all around but my very favourite is really fast reining. I am pretty good at trail and Lisa and me like to show off our bridle less display now and again. I DO NOT DOOOO PLEASURE… EVER.

Have you had any show achievements?
I went to my first party last year with a rider from Germany (Nina). We had great fun and had a go at everything. I nearly fell off me shoes when we won the shows high point…

What is your favourite food Jarvis?
I lurrve my food and wow anyone that gets tooo close when I'm eating… The Mendip Studs working fibre is defiantly my favourite. Although id do anything for jammi donut…

1999 - 2007

It is with sadness that we report the passing of Diamond In Hollywood. For us Diamond was in a league of his own. His ground scraping mane, his fantastic physique and his awesome temperament made him one of those special horses not only to us but to many others.

Diamond went to Ilan Rosenberg's training barn some 2 years ago and was in the running to be selected for the World Equestrian Games in Aachen in 2006. Ilan had high hopes for him. Unfortunately a few months before the games Diamond's uveitis became so acute that he lost sight completely in his right eye and retained only single digit percentage vision in his left. According to his eye specialist he retained only enough sight to recognise the difference between light and dark. 

After much soul searching we decided to leave him with Ilan to see if he could lead anything like a normal life. To our great  surprise and astonishment he handled his impaired vision incredibly well. Ilan had to adapt his training and riding style to accommodate Diamond's particular circumstances but it was evident that Diamond loved his work and was as good minded as he had ever been. His improvement continued so much so that Ilan showed him in Kreuth at the Bavarian Championships in September of 2006. He scored a very creditable 69½.

Diamond's progress and rehabilitation continued through 2006/7 and to Ilan's utter astonishment he began to plus his manoeuvres and became a horse capable of scoring 70+'s in open competition. As a result Diamond was selected to represent Israel at the European Affiliate Championships in 2007.

Sadly the Israeli team was unable to attend and Diamond missed his chance to gain full international honours. However he was not to miss out on his moment and in the Bavarian Championships of 2007 he spun and slid his way to victory and a bronze trophy in the 'Limited Open' scoring a 72½. All this in a large class against good competition and less than 5% vision! Quite an achievement for him and Ilad Kalifa, Ilan's assistant, who rode him on this occasion. 

Further complications arose in autumn this year and following advice from leading specialists and whilst undergoing surgery he was humanely euthanised.

He was a great horse with awesome looks, a second to none temperament but above all a heart of courage. He is greatly missed.  

Diamond produced three babies and we are fortunate that his legacy and that of his fathers - the great Hollwood Dunit -  live on through them - we own one with Ilan Rosenberg which  will go to Germany to train in her father footsteps in January of 2008, another is owned by Chris Neeld-Leslie and will go to Bob Mayhew for training and Bo remains here for sale waiting for the right home.

February 16th to 24th 2008

We are delighted to welcome David back to the UK.

David will be putting on 5 days of clinics in the UK. Four of these are open to all riders and there has been one day put aside for trainers.

In the last few years David has not only won three World Championships as a competitive professional rider but has also secured his place as one of the most respected western pleasure trainers and clinicians within the sport. His clinics and ability to convey his programme to his students is remarkable. Every western rider can learn a great deal by just watching and listening to his words and following his basic training programme. For those not taking part on the clinic there will be plenty of opportunity to watch and learn as spectators.

Anyone wishing to bring parties of six or more should contact the office

This year the tour will take place in both the UK and Europe. David will be in the UK on Saturday the 16th and 17th of February and again on the 22nd, 23rd and 24th February. David will be in Germany from the 18th until the 21st. 

Saturday 16^th – Clinic At the Mendip Stud ***or Stretcholt Equestrian Centre

Sunday 17^th – Clinic At the Mendip Stud ***or Stretcholt Equestrian Centre

Monday 18^th to Thursday 21^st - Germany

Friday 22^nd - UK trainers day. At The Mendip Stud

Saturday 23^rd – Clinic At the Mendip Stud

Sunday 24^th – Clinic At the Mendip Stud

***Venue depending on completion of new indoor arena.

Places will be in demand anyone interested should contact us by e-mail as soon as possible. If you have already registered your interest please confirm your availability to attend on these dates – thank you.

You will be asked to complete a questionnaire on your experience and that of your horse/s in advance of the clinic so that David is able to organise the groups on an ability and experience basis.

Places will be allocated on a first come first serve basis we will contact you with your dates – payment is required immediately following allocation.

Clinic, Stable and other costs

Clinic per day £150** – includes Lunch - stabling – £12.50 per night. Shavings and hay additional.

**Mendip Stud Club Members - £135

£175.00 including lunch.

As this is a closed session there will be no spectator viewing available on this day.

Spectators

Advanced booking anytime up to 1st February £10

Bookings after 1st February or on the day £15

Mendip Stud Club members - entry free.

Spectator season ticket - £25 – all four days only available for advanced bookings.

Buffet

There will be a welcome buffet for David on Saturday the 16th February – places are limited to 60 and are only open to participants and there close family and Mendip Stud Club members. Cost £15.00 per head………..Please email us with your requirements and bookings as soon as possible. Closing date on buffet 1st February. First come first serve basis as usual.

Rooms are available at The Mendip stud from £55.50 - Suites from £75.00

To book your place please contact us by email or using the online form

Online shop open now. Please contact us with any requirements on 01934 751258

We are pleased to announce that Arizona's is back on line - all items displayed on the online shop will be in stock and delivery will 3 to 5 days from placement of order……………..

Online shop now open. Please contact us with any requirements on 01934 751258

Tsunami Appeal Update

In early 2005 we held a western riding showcase in aid of the Tsunami Earthquake Appeal following the disaster that took place on December 26^th 2004. Thousands of people lost their lives and millions saw their livelihoods and homes wiped out. We managed to raise  £5099.77 with the event.

Within a week of the Tsunami unprecedented public and corporate generosity helped the DEC raise £60 million, by the end of February 2005 donations had reached £300 million. 

As well as providing initial emergency aid, temporary housing, clean water, food supplies and medical services, the funds raised were so high that DEC Trustees put in a place a three year spending plan. The money raised has rebuilt villages, schools and hospitals and reinstated fishing ports and small factories.

To find out how your donation helped and about other DEC disaster appeals, please click:

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Christmas Caption Competition

As it's Christmas we have not one but two caption competitions for you to enter. The prize will be £50 worth of Kensington gear from Arizona's for the winner of each picture's caption. The winners will be selected by Dave Dellin.

To enter simply fill in this form

Picture 2

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"I had a rose named after me and I was very flattered. But I was not pleased to read the description in the catalogue: 'No good in a bed, but fine against a wall'" -- Eleanor Roosevelt

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"By all means, marry. If you get a good wife, you'll become happy; if you get a bad one, you'll become a philosopher." -- Socrates

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The cardiologist's diet: If it tastes good, spit it out.

"My wife has a slight impediment in her speech. Every now and then she stops to breathe." -- Jimmy Durante

"I have never hated a man enough to give his diamonds back." -- Zsa Zsa Gabor

" Santa Claus has the right idea. Visit people only once a year." -- Victor Borge

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"My luck is so bad that if I bought a cemetery, people would stop dying." -- Rodney Dangerfield

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"I am opposed to millionaires... but it would be dangerous to offer me the position." -- Mark Twain

"Only Irish coffee provides in a single glass all four essential food groups: alcohol, caffeine, sugar and fat." -- Alex Levine

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"I don't feel old. I don't feel anything until noon. Then it's time for my nap." -- Bob Hope

"I never drink water because of the disgusting things that fish do in it." -- W.C. Fields

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"By the time a man is wise enough to watch his step, he's too old to go anywhere." -- Billy Crystal

"I was married by a judge. I should have asked for a jury." -- Groucho Marx