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HORSES IN ART
The Lifeboat Horse can be
seen on the north Norfolk coast
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Three things from the equestrian
world that caught our eye
learn from the stars
See Charlotte in action at Your Horse Live
On 8-10 November, at Stoneleigh Park,
Warwickshire, British dressage superstar
Charlotte Dujardin will be demonstrating
her skills at Your Horse Live 2019.
A triple gold medallist at the London
2012 and Rio 2016 Olympic Games,
Charlotte is also a former European
Champion, World Champion and holds all
three world records in dressage.
On Friday 8 November, she’ll be sharing
her secret training tips for Olympic success.
On Saturday and Sunday, Charlotte will
show us why she’s the queen of dressage
with some of her top horses.
On Friday, the main arena will be taken
over by the very best trainers in the UK.
There’s truly something here for everyone,
to be inspired, amazed and informed with
our masterclasses covering dressage,
showjumping, eventing and showing.
Friday’s schedule also includes the SEIB
Search for a Star Mountain & Moorland
championship, while Saturday and Sunday
will showcase incredible displays from
world-class performers. Plus, you can shop
every day at the UK’s biggest equestrian
shopping event, with hundreds of
tradestands and great bargains on offer.
Don’t miss out! Buy your tickets today at
yourhorselive.co.uk.
BEFORE
Ollie was badly
mistreated by his
previous owners and is
very wary of humans
after
Ollie is happily living
out his days with his
friends at Hoofbeats
Rescue Update
Ever wondered what happens to
the rescued horses and ponies
you read about in the news?
Wonder no more…
Thirteen years ago, Ollie arrived at
Hoofbeats Equine Rehabilitation
Sanctuary near Plymouth. Initially
purchased as an unhandled youngster
Charlotte Dujardin
will share her training
tips for dressage
success on Friday
from a horse sale, Ollie became
uncomfortable with a headcollar during
his early training and subsequently had
his head tied to his feet. Consequently,
it’s no surprise he became extremely
fearful of humans and appeared on TV’s
Britain’s Worst Pets for his behaviour
before he came to Hoofbeats in 2006.
Sharon Vieira, Hoofbeats’ founder, says:
“Ollie has the most upsetting past that
we know of of any of our horses, and
he’s also our most troubled.”
Now, as one of the sanctuary’s longest
inhabitants, Ollie is a permanent Hoofbeats
resident. Living naturally within a peaceful
herd, he’s worked with only on his own
terms and often at liberty.
While this sweet boy will greet humans
for the odd treat or two, Hoofbeats
allows Ollie to “just be a horse”, living out
his days among his field friends.
Photo: your horse live
Sculpture given permanent home
A horse sculpture in the sea that’s revealed
by changing tides has become a permanent
attraction on the north Norfolk coast after
local residents raised £15,000 to buy it.
The Lifeboat Horse by artist Rachael Long
has found a harbour home at Wells-nextthe-Sea.
The 3m-high sculpture celebrates
the work of horses that used to tow the
BANNED SUBSTANCES
FEI warns of
synephrine in
your horse’s
environment
The FEI is warning the equestrian
community about synephrine, which is
a banned substance listed on the Equine
Prohibited Substances List.
A high number of samples taken from
horses under the Equine Anti-Doping
and Controlled Medication Programme
have tested positive for the substance.
Investigations into the source responsible
for the positive cases are continuing, but
the FEI is warning that synephrine can
be found in every horse’s environment.
town’s lifeboat out to sea in the 1800s.
Locals took it to their hearts when it was
installed for a temporary art trail in 2018
and wanted to ensure it had a forever home.
“In a very short time, it’s become part of
the seascape and it’s a fitting tribute to our
local history. It’s great to see it back,” said
Wells harbour master Robert Smith.
Synephrine has been
detected in certain
types of hay
Synephrine is a stimulant that can cause
vasoconstriction — an increased heart rate
— and is used as a weight loss aid.
In certain parts of the world, it can be
found in plants such as common rush and
the leaves of citrus trees. Synephrine has
also been detected in Teff grass hay.
It is an ingredient in some herbal and
nutritional supplements, and commonly
found in the peel extract of Seville orange,
which is used as a flavouring agent.
FRACTURE RESEARCH
Scientists pave the
way to aid fracture repair in horses
The Animal Health Trust (AHT) and the University of East Anglia
have succeeded in producing 3D-printed scaffolds that could
be used to turn stem cells into bone in the laboratory.
Bone fractures in horses usually occur as a result of traumatic
injuries or bone overloading. Severe fractures are difficult to treat
because of a horse’s need to bear weight on all of his limbs. Bone
grafting is often carried out in human patients, but
this technique is not commonly used in horses.
The scaffold material is inexpensive and can be
printed to any size or shape. Once formed,
it’s then treated to encourage the
attachment of cells to its surface.
Dr Debbie Guest, head of
stem cell research at AHT, said:
“This work paves the way
towards laboratory production
of bone constructs that could
be used to aid fracture repair.
It could ultimately benefit many
horses in the future.”
Perfectly organised
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IT’s a VEt’s Life
Julian Norton, star of Channel 5 TV
series The Yorkshire Vet, relays some
of the highs and lows he faces daily
in his working (and personal) life.
Horses, Heifers and Hairy Pigs: The
Life of a Yorkshire Vet is a warm and
often very funny memoir.
RRP £5.89 (paperback) amazon.co.uk
Party time
Buying a gift for a horsey friend? The
perfect wrapping paper for a horse
lover, this design features watercolour
illustrations of partying horses. Includes
two sheets of paper and two tags.
RRP £4.45 amazon.co.uk
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