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We often go through our daily chores, mucking out, tending to minor grazes, and sometimes we come across an idea which saves the day or a quick way of doing boring chores. As we are a club with many thoughtful, talented people as members who may have an idea or two that they would like to share with the rest of us - we would like to hear from you.
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Sore tail under the
dock where you would put the crupper?
When you have gently washed and creamed the sore area, and left him/her to rest.
Depending how bad the area had been, and when you feel that it is okay to exercise
him/her, to reduce any friction between the crupper and the sore for a quick fix, nip
upstairs to the spouse's sock drawer, pick the softest pair of socks, colour match of
course, i.e. black for a black tail, tan for a lighter coloured tail, etc. Cut the toes
off then slip the sock over the crupper.
Hey presto, you have an
emergency crupper cover and a spare!! And, of course, it's washable!!
This will only do as a temporary fix as I expect that if this is an ongoing problem
you will have a crupper guard made but, like all pieces of harness extras - it takes time.
That is a very good question. As always, ask yourself what is my pony/horse expected to do? Is it stabled? If so, is it in at night and out during the day? In all the time, or is it out all the time? Does it wear a New Zealand rug or is it just hairy?
Basically, there are four types of clip to choose from: full, blanket, trace and a simple neck and tummy job. So, having decided what you wish to do you can choose your clip. Ah, but you might say 'my pony lives out with no rug on so I can't possibly clip him.' The problem with not clipping is that most ponies grow the most amazingly hairy coats throughout the winter and when you exercise them, sweat profusely. They are then at risk of catching a chill because you can't dry them off easily. In this case I would recommend a simple neck and tummy clip. They can live out quite happily with or without a rug. Should you choose a full clip it is important to make sure that you keep your pony/horse warm, especially over his back, as there again they are at risk of getting a chill.
Some people will not clip after January because 'you will spoil their summer coat.' In this case I always ask, 'Are you going to Wembley then?' If not, it is more important to make your horse/pony comfortable. We, in fact, clip our ponies regularly all year round. They have a trace clip during winter and then, in April, I do a full clip. I can't stand all that hair falling out everywhere! They are then kept fully clipped all through the summer whilst competing.
by Val Eyres
TROT in East Sussex has opened a route for use by carriage drivers, which is running on the government funded countryside stewardship permissive bridle ways. The route is over land that would not otherwise be available for carriage drivers as landowners are not prepared to leave a carriage size gate for access onto their land for use by all; they are, however, prepared to allow a managed scheme whereby members can, if necessary, be given keys for padlocks to allow access.
The scheme runs from April to September and costs drivers £35.00 for the season. Membership entitles you to drive any TROT routes that are open to carriage drivers; and forestry land too i.e. Abbott's Wood, Friston Forest and Bedgebury (extra passes needed for forestry). Day passes are also available for £5.00. There are good verges for parking and a horse friendly pub that does very good lunches!
Extensive drainage work and repairs to bridges have been funded by TROT, the landowners, the British Driving Society local area and all the drivers from the Easter Sunday drive - a big thank you for your generosity.
THE TROT DRIVE - by OAP
A glorious morning for the TROT Drive. A group of twelve turnouts gathered at the East Hoathly lay-by.
I didn't have a groom, so Karen found a friend for me who, if I had put my brain in gear, I would have realised that I had met her before when Karen came to borrow my Blue Carriage and Kathy had come along to help load. Ah well, it's called old age!!!
We set off with Kathy Millard and her small pony with us for company. We set a steady pace which was good for Twig. It was quite a drive to the off road bit, but it was a very pretty drive. We cheated a little. The instructions said take three sides of the field and find open gate at the bottom, so we walked along the bottom of the field to find the gate. By this time we had been caught up by several other outfits. As we had had some wet weather we were unable to go onto some of the land. Maybe another time. I did recognise some of the land that the Club had used a few years ago as part of the marathon for an ODE.
A lovely morning spent in the sun and in good company, human and animal.
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STOP PRESS - NEW DRIVE ROUTE
The horse and carriage is allowed to use the Forest Way providing the owners have suitable public liability insurance. The only problem is the new barriers which have been installed. Providing the carriage fits through the gate at Forest Row - it is about 1.5m wide – one can drive as far as Balls Green and turn around. This would be a round trip of about ten miles.
If you want any more information
call:
Colin Haffenden on 01825 830433
PERSONAL LIABILITY
• Covers liability at law to pay damages if you injure a third party or damage their property and are proved legally liable
• Authorised legal costs are also covered
24 hour equestrian related activities
• No cover for business activities
• Covers any person using your horse / horse drawn vehicle with your permission, provided they have no own insurance
• Limit of Indemnity £20,000,000 any one claim
• No limit on number of claims
N.B. If you are involved in an accident that could possibly give rise to a claim under the above policy, please contact BEIB Claims Deptartment as soon as possible before taking any other action.PERSONAL ACCIDENT
• Covers accidental bodily injury to the Member
• 24 hour equestrian related activities
• Equestrian related business activities are included
• Death Benefit £5,000, increased to £10,000 at official activities of any BEF member society for Members aged over 15
• Loss of 2 or more Limbs or Eyes or Permanent Total Disablement - as Death Benefit but no age limitation
• Loss of 1 Limb or Eye £2,500, increased to £5,000 at official activities of any BEF member society
• No cover for temporary disablement (separate cover can be bought individually)The above are arranged by our Brokers:
British Equestrian Insurance Brokers
Hildenbrook House
The Slade
Tonbridge
Kent TN9 1HR
Tel: 01732 771719
Fax: 01732 359982
E-mail: beib@g1obalnet.co.uk
UPDATE ON PASSPORT INFORMATION
FROM DEFRA WEBSITE MAY 2004
There have been some key changes affecting owners of equines. In particular:
The regulations make clear that horse owners must apply for a passport by 30 June 2004, from one of the registered Passport Issuing Organisations.
From 28 February 2005, a passport must be presented whenever an equine moves premises, enters competition, is used for breeding, leaves The United Kingdom, is sold, or is presented for slaughter. This date will apply across the UK.
While still encouraging equine owners to meet the deadline, DEFRA has responded to the advice of horse organisations by allowing more time before enforcement will begin. Owners will therefore have more time to comply with the new legal requirement. Restrictions on horses without passports will apply from the date of 28 February 2005 throughout the UK.