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Hoofbeats

Waitemata Riding Club

Inside this issue

Prez Sez ................................... 2

Feature: Imogen Johnston ...... 4

Winter motivation tips ............ 7

Member profile……………………..9

Veterinary article .................... 10

50% off beauty treatments ..... 12

Sponsors Directory ................. 17

Contact us……………………………..22

April 2016

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Prez Sez

Hi Everyone, Well, we are well into Autumn and though it’s still really hot during the day, there are definitely some cooler nights happening. Working out what covers to put on has become a nightmare – you have to keep your fully-clipped horse dry without making him too hot! I have several covers on the go in any given week, or even day at the moment...it’s so damn hard to predict what the weather is going to do! That also means that, with the daylight savings change a few weeks ago, we have now lost the lovely evening light. I’m not sure what that means for everyone else, but for me that means I dust off the headlamp and get out in the arena in the dark. It’s really a bit of mindbender...we should ride more by feel anyway, but not having great visibility does take a little getting used to. I did buy an awesomely bright LED rechargeable headlamp last year off one of the daily deal sites, which has been amazing. So out into the dark to continue our riding we go! Hopefully you are still getting some rides in. Despite losing the light, I really do like this time of year...when it’s a bit cooler and you don’t end up dripping just from giving your horse a brush! My winter training goals are set in my mind and since I’ll be working hard on those, I will make the most of this ideal weather to get as much riding in as I can. Even though all the big horse shows are pretty much done and dusted for the season, there is still plenty going

on. I’m looking forward to the awesome events the committee has planned for the next few months. We have the Craig Sullivan jumping clinic coming up this weekend, Le Trek has been rescheduled, and we also have our Have-a-Go dressage day coming up in June. There are also some seminars in the works...so keep your eye on the website and of course we’ll post the details on our Facebook page too. I hope you all have your winter training and competing goals set, and are managing to get some nice autumn riding in. If you need some motivation to keep going through the winter months, check out the tips on p7-8. As well as the events coming up, make a note in your diaries that our AGM is coming up in July. As always, we would love some new faces on the committee, so if you want to get involved, have a chat to one of our current committee to find out about us. (Our names and contact details are listed on the back page). Happy riding! Amber

Please support our Sponsors

Absolute Equine

AC Equestrian

Active Equine

Beachcroft Equestrian

Big Red Stable Snacks

Country TV

Dunn Contracting Limited

Dunstan

Elite International School of Beauty and Spa Therapies

EquiBrew

Equilibrium

Fiber Fresh

Four Flax Animal Health Products

Greg Smith Equestrian

Harcourts Kumeu (Debbie Young)

Harper Collins

Imogen Johnson – Equine Dentist

Lifestyles Neuromuscular Mas-sage Therapy

Melissa Steed – Pemberley Sta-bles

Placegetters

Renew Beauty and Skin Clinic

RidersMind.com

Spa Ayurda

Spurs – Kumeu

Sue Pennington

Vernon Logistics

Vitapower

Vivid Hair Design

Weatherbeeta

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UPCOMING EVENTS _______________________________________________________________________________________________________

AGM: It’s coming up fast! Our AGM will be held one Saturday in July. Details on date, venue & ticket prices to come soon.

HAVE-A-GO DRESSAGE DAY: Saturday June 18th, Woodhill Sands.

CONFIRMATION SEMINAR: with Fiona Meade, Wednesday June 1st.

EQUINE BODY TOUCH SEMINAR: with Jackie McAra, Saturday July 9th.

See our Events page for more info on these events, and entry details. Further updates posted on Facebook.

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LATEST RESULTS ___________________________________________________________________________________________________

“GOT SOMEONE TO NOMINATE?”

We’re calling for nominations for our Annual Trophies. There’s the

Presidents Cup (for those outstanding helpers), the Tamara Sports-

manship Award (for those people who bring a great attitude), and the

Bannerman Memorial (for that favourite all-rounder horse!)

More details are on the website. Please email your nominations to:

amber@wrc.org.nz by 4th July.

See the Results page on our website for results of the

Show Hunter/Showjumping Day 2 on March 19th.

See Equestrian Entries for the results of Dressage Day 3

(Feb 2016) and Dressage Day 4 (April 2016).

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“From teeth to travel”…getting to know Imogen Johnston.

Imogen Johnston is one busy lady. A qualified equine dentist (and lovely sponsor of WRC), she combines her equine business with a career as an international flight attendant. She took time out of her schedule for a spot of Q&A.

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Q. What attracted you to equine dentistry?

“I originally wanted to be an equine chiropractor and

spent three years previously studying that before I

realised it wasn’t for me. After leaving chiropractic

college I was looking around for other options and a

friend suggested I go have a look at the open day

with Warwick Behrns at the NZ School of Equine

Dentistry.

“I had never thought before the open day that

dentistry would be something for me. In fact I

remember as a teenager being a bit grossed out by it

and I also didn’t handle blood very well (and would

often faint, which wasn’t ideal for pulling teeth!!)

However Warwick was a bucket full of knowledge

and explained some very interesting concepts, and

he had me hooked on not only the theory behind it

but the knowledge that I would be able to help

horses and improve their quality of life.”

Q. Tell us about your horsey background, and the

horses currently in your life.

“I grew up in a very non-horsey family, so my

parents were very surprised that as soon as I learnt

to talk, all I could talk about was horses, horses and

more horses! So when we moved to Waiheke Island

when I was 4, they started taking me to lead rein

lessons at Shepherds Point riding school. That turned

into regular lessons and it basically just snowballed

from there. I continued to ride and compete in a

multitude of disciplines throughout my time at

boarding school in Cambridge. I knew I had always

wanted to work with horses. which led me to

chiropractic and in turn, dentistry.

“I haven’t owned a horse since leaving high school,

but I am lucky enough to continue to ride my old

Irish Hunter, Ralph, which my friend bought; as well

as many other friends’ horses on a regular basis.

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Q. What do you love about your job – and what

do you find most challenging?

“I love getting to meet lots of great people who

are really passionate about their horses and looking

after them. And I love working with so many

amazing animals of all shapes and sizes (and that

includes donkeys and a mule!) who all have unique

personalities.

“Horses are beautiful animals and you really get to

see their unique characters when you ask them to do

things they don’t necessarily want to do, or it is a bit

strange to them. The most challenging part for me at

the moment is time management – I am also work-

ing full-time as an international Flight Attendant, so

fitting all the horses and clients around flying can be

challenging. But I really enjoy both, so I make it

work.”

Q. What is your approach to working with horses

who are difficult, scared etc?

“All animals, especially horses, are not inherently

nasty...they don’t want to injure you, nor do they

want to injure themselves. If a horse is difficult, it is

usually down to handling of the horse – they have

either had a bad experience in the past either with a

dentist or owner, or they just haven’t been handled

enough. (I do however have an exception for

miniatures, who have big personalities to make up

for their small size and often have sassy attitudes!!)

Because of these traits I really just like to take it

quietly and slowly with horses, and let them realise

that I’m there to help and not hurt them.

“There are a few tricks I’ve learnt along the way from

Warwick and experience. One is stroking the nerve

that runs past the bottom of the eye, which releases

endorphins and relaxes the horse. Another is

knowing that horses do things in threes, especially

when trying to avoid certain situations. For example,

if a horse is trying to throw my tools out of their

mouth they may flick their head up to try and toss

me out. If they succeed at this three times in a row,

they realise it works and instantly fight harder. But

if they don’t succeed those three times, they give up

that tactic and may move on to something else. So

for me it’s working around their tactics, and being

able to anticipate what is going to come next. It’s

about not letting them win their little battles,

without pressuring or hurting them.”

Q. Tell us about some of your most memorable

clients.

“I’ve had all sort of horses and ponies, donkeys,

miniatures and mules. But a few more memorable

ones were a miniature pony farm which had some

insanely tiny and cute foals; and some quirky

donkeys who took me for quite a run-around since

the owner didn’t own any halters and just let them

roam free.

“I’ve also had really awesome results; for instance, a

horse that the owner was considering putting down

because it was so thin...until I extracted three rotten

teeth, and it picked up weight instantly.”

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6 Q. Can you explain the different equine dentistry

qualifications, and what should we look for in a

practitioner?

“This is a difficult question to answer because

Equine Dentistry is still such a young profession, and

there is a lot of development that needs to be done.

New Zealand and most other countries do not have

any licensing or governing bodies, which basically

means anyone can pick up a set of tools and say they

are a dentist. However its best to ask if the dentist or

vet dentist has done an approved course in

dentistry, such as the course I attended at the NZ

School of Equine Dentistry, which was recognised by

NZQA. There are other courses around the world,

but the most recognised are in NZ, America and the

UK.

“In veterinary school, they generally only very briefly

touch on dentistry and have a broad overview,

unless the vet is particularly interested in dentistry

and does extended study. Which is why a lot of vets

are happy for us to do the work instead.”

Q. What did your training involve?

“My original training involved extensive study on the

anatomy and physiology of the horse’s head, jaw and

teeth; and the techniques of dentistry including

odontogenics (which is learning about fillings and

root canals). Practical work included skull work,

which is how we began learning how to float or rasp

the teeth. A head dissection gave us a great insight

into the inner workings of the muscles, tendons and

ligaments. And of course the practical skills of work-

ing with all different types of horses, and learning to

correct all sorts of different dental issues.

“For ongoing knowledge, I like to keep up with new

studies released, read different text books and talk

to my fellow colleagues about different cases they

have come across. There are also some more

courses I’d like to attend in the future.”

Q. What do you like to do when not working?

“I love to get outdoors and travel a lot. I love riding,

hiking, swimming and mountainbiking...basically any

adventure there is to be had. I’m lucky that both

dentistry and my other job flight attending allow me

to do many of those things on a regular basis. My

family and friends and animals are very important to

me too, so I love spending time with them when I’m

not busy with work.”

To contact Imogen:

www.johnstonequinedentistry.co.nz

or call 0204 0196 050

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THRIVING THROUGH WINTER: (TIPS TO STAY MOTIVATED!)

It’s not that you think riding through winter isn’t a great idea...it makes a lot of sense.

But so does the idea of cosying up to a warm fire with a hot drink and the latest issue of Horse & Pony.

Especially when you look out the window to rain, a filthy horse, and a paddock that looks like

a mud-wrestling ring….

Yes winter’s here – and so are our procrastination habits! Suze Kenington, mindset coach from

RidersMind.com, brings us 4 easy steps to winning that epic battle in your head.

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We all do it – we have great intentions, but suddenly we feel compelled to empty the dishwasher, ring a friend

and iron (ok, not iron, that’s just going too far) when the time comes to throw on our very attractive waterproof

trousers and head out in our beanies.

Get ready to rumble – an epic battle is being waged in

your head. In the blue corner, wearing well-worn

boots, we have ‘longer term goals’, and in the red

corner, wearing sparkly dancing shoes, is ‘instant

gratification’. Setting good intentions is easy, but

taking consistent action...not so much.

So you wanna know how to ‘just do it’? Read on...

STEP #1 . Get clear on your ‘why’.

Take the time to write down ‘why’ you want to ride through winter – and put this somewhere you will see it.

Answering these questions can help find your why.

When I ride…

1. I feel physically ____(e.g stronger, better balanced)

2. I feel emotionally ___(e.g calmer, more joyful)

3. My horse benefits by____(e.g being fitter, having variety)

4. I move closer to my longer-term goals of ___(e.g my horse goes in a soft, light and forward way)

Note: our subconscious mind is programmed to seek solutions, so make moving towards goals e.g ‘I have still

hands’ is far more powerful than ‘I won’t move my hands.’

more tips next page….

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STEP #2. Get real. Be aware that there could be another type of battle going on inside your head. Is the dark and cold an excuse

not to ride because you are scared? Crises of confidence are very common, and can pop up at any time. If

riding isn’t fun anymore, then seek support from people like me. Having horses is a huge emotional, physical

and financial investment...so don’t let fear ruin your precious horsey-time.

If you really can’t make winter riding work for you, then ‘own it’. Skip the guilt-trips and ‘shoulds’. Use your

time wisely by reading inspiring books, watching online training, giving your horse bodywork, doing a regular

pilates class...you get the idea.

STEP #3. Get resourceful.

Even if you’re really not a fan of winter, you can choose to be a victim or a victor. Sit down and make a list of ways to overcome the challenges and things that cause you discomfort. Some ideas to get you started… Make a list of lit all-weather arenas e.g Waimarie, Everything Equine, Crescent...how about making a

regular booking and organise a play date with your friends. Make a list of well-drained surfaces you can ride on e.g Woodhill Forest never gets muddy and the trees

provide great shelter. Get some reflective gear. Your horse can see in the dark very well, so dusk riding isn’t a problem for

them. f you get ‘cangry’ (angry because you’re cold), invest in a waterproof coat & leggings, some merino

underlayers, a beanie, socks and glove liners. (Keep old ski gloves handy for frosty morning chores, or use large rubber gloves over your thermal glove liners).

Let there be light. Invest in a head lamp, or rig up makeshift yard lights using a generator, solar-powered spot lights, or even a car battery and old headlights from a wreckers yard.

Banish those mud-baths. Invest in couple of hours digger hire, some mudstop cloth, and a load of fine metal to create a mud-free surface around gateways, tie-up areas, or high-traffic paddock tracks.

STEP #4. Get support.

Having someone to keep us ‘honest’ is a great help. If you’re struggling to ride on your own, reach out to

your friends, share your ‘whys’ and get stuck in.

Sharing our trials, tantrums, traumas and triumphs keeps us connected - after all, we are herd animals like

our horses! If you are struggling to track down winter riding buddies, why not post on the WRC Facebook

page.

I would love to hear your ‘why’, so please drop me an email at

suze@ridersmind.com. Or give me a ring on 021 718 058 if you’d

like some help changing habits that are well past their use by date.

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Member profile: meet Jamie & Melody

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Name: Jamie King

Occupation: Manager/Events Co-ordinator

Family life: Living the high life with my cat. Just

one though. No crazy cat lady stuff going on here :)

Horse/s: Melody is a 5-yr-old 51.1hh mare

How I’d describe our partnership: “She is my biggest

teacher. I got Melody back in August, after selling her as a 2-year-old.

Unfortunately she came back with many vices...including but not

limited to biting, front footing, kicking out and running over people.

The last 7 months have been about changing her way of thinking and

improving my skills as a horsewoman; and we are on our way to a

respectful and trusting relationship. She is the kind of horse who is

brutally honest. She won’t do what you ask unless you ask it right,

and she will let you know if you’re doing it wrong. She is a lovely all-

rounder type of mare. She is kind but very strong and very brave. I

am really looking forward to our future journey together…”

What we do: “We have been doing some casual happy hacking out

on the farm, beach and forest these past few months, and I am

looking forward to getting into our Dressage over winter, and perhaps

doing a few lower level tests. Next season I want to do a bit of every-

thing, but I am focussing on quality rather than quantity, and the

basics are the most important thing right now.”

What I enjoy about WRC events: “They are really fun and a great

environment to bring any sort of horse in to. Everyone is very friendly

and they cater for all levels.”

Our highlights from the past season include: “Having her

become a more happy and healthy horse. Being able to do the simple

things like catching her and picking out her feet easily. Seeing her

mutually groom with her paddock mates, and lie down for a snooze in

the sun. We have been to one in-hand show two months after I got

her back, and did quite well, especially in the mannered classes.

We’ve been for a canter a few times on the beach, which has also

been fun!”

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“Signs of PPID are diverse, and vary in severity according to the stage of the disease.”

Recent studies in Australia have reported that around one in five horses over 15 years have PPID (formerly known as Cushings’ disease). In this article, Dr Dave van Zwanenberg from Vets North explains how it is diagnosed and managed.

* What is PPID?

Formerly referred to as Cushing’s disease, the correct

technical term is Equine Pituitary Pars Intermedia

Dysfunction (PPID). It is a progressive

neurodegenerative endocrinopathy of middle-aged

and geriatric horses.

* What age of horse does it affect?

PPID is one of the most common endocrine disorders

in horses. While it has been reported in horses as

young as seven years old, it is traditionally a disorder

of older horses.

The prevalence of PPID increases with each year of

age. The average age of affected horses is 19 years,

and it may affect up to 30 per cent of horses over the

age of 20. Recent studies in Australia have reported

that approximately one in five horses over 15 years of

age have PPID.

* What are the signs?

Signs of PPID are diverse, and vary in severity

according to the stage of disease. Rather than being a

black and white disease, PPID comes in varying

shades of grey. There are, however, two major

categories of disease stage with PPID: early and

advanced. Clinical signs associated with the disease

can differ, and not all signs are present in any one

individual. Usually a diagnosis is made based on a

combination of clinical signs and diagnostic testing.

Horses with early stages of PPID may be difficult to

distinguish from their normal counterparts - as the

signs associated with the early stages can be

relatively vague and non-specific. They can include

decreased athletic performance, loss of muscle tone

“Could it be Cushing’s?”: veterinary advice.

and mass, change in demeanour, lethargy, delayed

coat hair shedding, change in body conformation,

regional fat deposition, and laminitis. With horses in

early PPID, diagnostic testing provides great

assistance in identifying the disorder.

The clinical signs in advanced PPID tend to be quite

evident, though only some of these signs may be

present. These include lethargy, laminitis, increased

amount of hair, late or unusual shedding of winter

hair coat, lowered immunity leading to recurrent

infections, reduced reproductive fertility, skeletal

muscle atrophy (often seen as a loss in top line),

regional fat deposition (especially behind the eyes),

excessive drinking and urination, and a potbellied

appearance.

* What diagnostic testing is available?

PPID is usually diagnosed on the basis of a

combination of clinical signs and blood testing. In

most cases, the recommended blood test is a

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resting adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) level. ACTH is one of the hormones released from the pituitary

gland. A high level of resting ACTH suggests a diagnosis of PPID and the loss of the ’feedback loop’ in the

brain; indicating that the pituitary is overstimulating the production pathway for cortisol and other hormones.

There is no wrong time to test a horse for PPID, however the best time to test is autumn (March, April, May in

New Zealand). This is because there is a seasonal variation of ACTH concentrations. Research indicates that

all horses have an increased production of ACTH in autumn (however in horses with PPID, this increase is

more marked). The test will be more sensitive and specific in autumn; and will differentiate more clearly

between horses with early-stage PPID and those horses without PPID.

* How do we treat PPID?

There are two main threads to the management of a

horse with PPID. The first is preventative healthcare.

Because horses with PPID tend to be older, it’s

important to address the routine conditions associated

with ageing. In addition, horses with PPID can have a

lowered immunity. For this reason, optimal

management includes routine dentistry, parasite

control, and farrier care. Along with feeding a high-

quality diet, these are the key things owners can do to

lessen the effects of the disease process.

The second component of management of horses with

PPID is medical therapy. The medication of choice is

pergolide. (Current research indicates that

chasteberry is not an effective treatment for PPID).

Pergolide works by restoring the feedback mechanism

for the pituitary gland. Pergolide is available as a

tablet that is given once daily. It can be dissolved in

water and fed mixed in with molasses or a small

volume of hard feed.

Pergolide is excellent at reducing the clinical signs

of PPID. However, if pergolide therapy is stopped,

the loss of the normal feedback mechanism in the

brain which leads to PPID still remains, and clinical

signs will recur. Response to pergolide therapy

takes six to eight weeks and sometimes up to 12

weeks to become clinically apparent. Repeat blood

testing one to two months after initiating therapy is

recommended to assess the response to treatment,

and also to determine if the dose of pergolide needs

to be altered.

FREE TESTING FOR PPDI:

The Vets North team are offering Free Blood

tests for Equine P.P.I.D (Cushings) during

March/April/May.

Contact Vets North Kumeu to book your tests

at home or at clinic. Phone 09 412 9016 or

email: kumeu@vetsnorth.co.nz.

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“Riding to the (beauty) rescue!”: top tips for winter.

Whether it’s dealing with manure, mud splatters, or the dreaded hat hair…the horsey lifestyle

can often leave a gal feeling less than glamorous.

Michelle Barlow is one woman who understands – she’s a rider herself, and manager of Renew

Beauty in Te Atatu. She brings us her top five recommended beauty treatments for winter.

#1. Riding in the wind and rain can take its toll on our skin (as does trying to get warm again with the heater

indoors!) Give your skin a much-needed boost with this super-charged facial.

Vitamin A Facial - Facial Infusion generates a 30-day collagen production increase and is a wonderful option used to

boost/speed the results of the Osmosis protocols. It is unique because it avoids damaging the epidermis by penetrating

several high-dose active ingredients into the dermis through liposomal delivery. Facial Infusion enhances results for

acne, aging, rosacea and hyper-pigmentation and can be customised to suit every client.

#2. For all those cover-changes, early morning feed-outs, and hauling hay…you deserve a little pampering.

Moana Ritual - For mind and body. The ultimate in hydration and pampering; travel away with this out-of-

body experience while getting the most nourishing hydrating facial imaginable using 100% certified organic products

sourced from New Zealand’s own oceans and natives.

#3. Have you been less-than-vigilant with your sunscreen over the years? It’s time to start repairing the

damage from those long summer days in the saddle.

VPL/Laser - Photo Rejuvenation uses a Variable Pulsed Light (VPL) system which safely pulses high energy light beams

through the skin surface, targeting skin pigmentation in underlying tissue and minor surface blood vessels whilst improv-

ing skin texture and overall complexion and encouraging the production of collagen. Once the pigment has been tar-

geted with VPL, it comes to the surface of the skin, which then flakes away.

#4. Feeling a bit stiff and sore after a long day on the hunt field? Here’s just what you need.

Hot Stone Massage - Is a specialty massage where we use smooth heated river stones as an extension of our hands. The

heat from the stones relaxes and relieves all muscle tension away. It is pure bliss.

#5. Mascara and rain is not a great combination – luckily there’s is a rain-proof way to keep your eyes looking

pretty while you ride.

Eye Trios - Give your eyes a makeover with the illusion of wearing makeup by framing your face with a lash tint, brow tint

and shape. Enhance your natural beauty.

SPECIAL OFFER: Great news, girls (and guys)! You’ll get a 50% discount off any of the above treatments (or any-

thing on the treatment menu at Renew Beauty), during the month of May. See www.renewbeauty.nz or call

(09) 834 7409. Please note Renew Beauty’s new address at 5/288 Te Atatu Road. ATATU ROAD.

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NEWSFLASH: NEW POLICY ON HELMETS

The NZ Pony Club Association (NZPCA) has updated

its policy on helmets.

Although the new rules don’t apply to Waitemata

Riding Club activities (as we run under ESNZ rules),

they do apply to any Pony Club event you attend.

Any rider who competes or participates in any

NZPCA event or activity must wear a helmet with an

approved NZPCA tag attached. This applies to rallies

and other PC-run events , including adult or casual

members.

To be tagged, your helmet must have one of the

recognised safety marks.

For a list of approved helmets, check out this flyer,

or ask the helpful team at Saddlery Warehouse in

Kumeu for advice.

NEW EQUESTRIAN CENTRE UNDERWAY!

Work has begun on the new $1.8 million indoor

stadium at the Fiber Fresh National Equestrian Centre

in Taupo!

The new stadium will provide Olympic-level facilities

for our National High Performance Equestrian Team

to call home.

A total of $1.6 million has been raised through

various grants and donations but $150,000 is still

needed. If you’d like to chip in, visit givealittle.co.nz/

org/nec to donate.

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A glimpse back at our Inhand and Ridden Ribbon Day held on February 7th. Feel

free to download any of these pics (and others) from the WRC Facebook page.

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Please support those wonderful people and businesses

who support our Club! (To visit their websites, CTRL + click on the logos below).

Abercothi Equestrian AC Equestrian Dunn Contracting

Absolute Equine Imogen Johnson Equine Dentistry

Beachcroft Equestrian Country TV Elite International School of Beauty

Big Red Stable Snacks La Cantina Wines Equibrew

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Sponsors continued…

Dunstan Equilibrium Fibre Fresh

Melissa Steed—Pemberley Stables Saddle 4 You FourFlax Animal Health Products

Harcourts Kumeu (Debbie Young) Vernon Logistics Greg Smith Equestrian

Vivid Hair Design Harper Collins Lifestyles Neuromuscular Massage Therapy

Active Equine Spa Ayurda Placegetter Rosettes

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Sponsors continued…

Spurs - Kumeu RidersMind.com Renew Beauty and Skin Clinic

Sue Pennington Vitapower Weatherbeeta

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MELISSA STEED (BHSAI)

Pemberley Stables

Dressage Training

Ph: (09) 420 4142

steeds@clear.net.nz

Ride on Waitoki

A social & learning occasion for

adults on a Tuesday.

Private Lessons with Chris

Beach.

For enquiries & bookings contact:

09 420 5376, 021 1680 021 or

beachcroft@xtra.co.nz

AC Equestrian is a purpose-built

agistment & training stable, and

base of Grand Prix dressage rider

Alicia Collin.

Located 45 min south of Auckland

CBD, we offer: agistment, lessons,

facility hire, horse/pony schooling,

and sales on behalf. Email

info@acequestrian.co.nz or call

021 025 24111.

Jody Hartstone Lessons

Available in North Auckland for

lessons periodically. Contact her for

more information.

Phone: 027 28023369

Email:

jody@hartstoneequestrian.com

Raider Lodge

Tracey Page

Showjumping/showhunter

lessons

Resident trainer of Raider Lodge

181 Riverhead Road, Riverhead

Ph: (09) 412 9015

Dressage Coaching

with Caroline Twomey

$90 for 45 minute lesson + $12.50

arena hire.

Contact: Sara Hand

P: 021 222 0600 / E:

sara@bbrdesign.co.nz

Trainers & instructors: all disciplines

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Bill Noble

Available for dressage lessons in

Coatesville. He travels up

fortnightly on Wednesdays. All levels

welcome.

Please contact Melanie for

more information or to book a

lesson:

021 220 1115

melanie.dougan@gmail.com

Got something horsey to buy, sell or promote?

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Dorne Nelson (Grime) BHSAI

Many years experience both

nationally and internationally.

Dressage and Showjumping

Comp/Non Comp riders welcome.

Coming to Auckland fortnightly

Contact for dates:

Phone: 07 8235928

Phone: 09 4129590

Sandra Soons

Dressage and jumping instruction for all levels.

$50/45min private or $40ea/1hr pairs.

No arena fee.

sandra@soons.co.nz 021 742121

Dani Maurer

www.maurerequestrian.com

$60 individual for 1 hour

$40 pairs for 1 hour

Phone +64 275 975 773

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PO Box 156

Kumeu

Online:

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www.wrc.org.nz

General Committee:

Karine Dunn: karine@wrc.org.nz

Sarah Vernon: sarah@wrc.org.nz

Sandra Noakes: sandra@wrc.org.nz

Jenny de Bazin: jenny@wrc.org.nz

Suze Kenington suze@wrc.org.nz

Libby Schultz: libby@wrc.org.nz

Sandy Rowe: sandy@wrc.org.nz

Tiffany Mullany: tiffany@wrc.org.nz

Hayley Jopling: hayley@wrc.org.nz

Celia Pickens: celia@wrc.org.nz

President: Amber Disley

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Vice President: Jody Paddy

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Secretary: Jessie Montgomery

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Treasurer: Michelle Reidy

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