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In This Issue contents • August 2014

SPECIAL FEATURES

8 Countdown to… The Alltech FEI

World Equestrian Games™ 2014

40 Lauren Barwick A story of challenge and triumph.

50 Make Up or Break Up? When fear cripples your

riding experience.

HORSE HEALTH

18 Sweet Itch Flaxseed has been shown

to benefit horses with this summer scourge.

20 Barefoot or Shod? Evaluating the pros and cons of

this hotly debated topic.

28 Sophie’s Stifles How longer intervals in her

shoeing schedule impacted Sophie and her stifles.

32 Hoof Trimming Intervals How do you know when your

horse’s feet need trimming?

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10 Sign Up & Win Contest

16 Jonathan Field and Friends Contest

Departments6 Editorial

14 Horse Council BC News

16 The Hoofbeat

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63 Canadian Therapeutic Riding Association News

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By Margaret evans

The biggest equestrian event outside of the Olympics is about to get underway in the ancient province of normandy, France, later this month with the much anticipated two-week alltech FeI World equestrian games™.

In 1990, the FeI launched the World equestrian games (Weg) as a competition of excellence and it has been held every four years between each Olympic games. The first Weg was held in stockholm, sweden and, just like the Olympic games, the riders were rigorously selected from the top set of athletes from each competing nation. today, the FeI World equestrian games encompasses eight disciplines including dressage, para-equestrian dressage, jumping, eventing, endurance, vaulting, driving, and reining. In addition, this year Weg will be hosting demonstration sports in polo and horse ball.

Over the past 24 years, the event grew in size as it was hosted by individual countries – stockholm, sweden (1990); The Hague, netherlands (1994); rome, Italy (1998); Jerez de la Frontera, spain (2002); aachen, germany (2006); Lexington, Usa (2010); and now

normandy, France is on deck to continue and enhance the tradition. and visitors to normandy taking in the equestrian extravaganza won’t be disappointed by side trips to enjoy the region’s stunning history.

normandy has a long, turbulent, and immensely rich history. It was settled in ancient times, but its neolithic people were overrun by Bronze-age Celtic tribes who populated Western europe and Britain before the roman armies of Julius Caesar conquered the region. For a time, england and normandy were under the same roman rule. raids by the vikings, power struggles, dynastic conflicts, and wars shifted the boundaries over the centuries until normandy became a French Duchy. In 1469, King Louis Xl put an end to that status and made normandy a province ruled directly from Paris.

It was during this time that the stunning romanesque abbey of Mont saint-Michel was constructed between the 11th and the 16th centuries. It was a site for pilgrims during the Middle ages and, during the upcoming Weg, it will be one of the imposing sites along the 160 km course for the endurance competitors.

Countdown to…

August 23 to September 7, 2014

The Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games™ 2014

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Normandy continued to amass battle scars, none the least of which was D-Day and the Battle of Normandy in June 1944. Allied troops landed along a stretch of coastline with code-named beaches Juno, Utah, Gold, Omaha, and Sword in what would become the beginning of the end of the Second World War.

Now, as many as 76 national federations will gather in the city of Caen, burial place of William the Conqueror and a city almost destroyed in the Battle of Normandy, to compete in the games. The entries are at an all-time high representing a 15 percent increase compared to the entries in principle for any of the previous WEG events.

The discipline attracting the greatest number of nations is jumping, followed by endurance. Canada is sending teams to compete in seven of the eight disciplines (we are not sending a driving team). Australia, Austria, France, Great Britain, Germany, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Sweden, and the United States have entered teams in all disciplines.

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The topic of having horses go barefoot vs. shod has been discussed at several american association of equine Practitioners (aaeP) annual Conventions and always generates some very informative dialogue while raising many important questions. I must say from the onset that I favour horses being maintained without shoes when possible, but it depends on multiple factors. Barefoot is not generally possible with upper level competition horses. On the other hand, I also feel that horses can be shod in a very sound physiological manner such that minimal damage to the hoof capsule will occur.

The factors used to make the decision on barefoot or shod include:• Theuseofshoesforprotectionwhenwearofthehoof

wall exceeds growth at the coronet;• Theneedfortraction,especiallyintheperformance

horse for athletic activities;• Therapeuticreasonsinordertotreatlameness,

diseases of the hoof (such as laminitis), or to address limb conformation.any one or a combination of the above reasons may

dictate the necessity for shoes. Whether or not it is

hoof Care

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feasible for a horse to go without shoes will further depend on the owner’s expectations, the owner’s commitment to the project, and the hoof care the horse receives, especially during the transition period. Much of the horse industry is involved in competitive athletic disciplines and the question of whether the horse can compete and perform at a given standard without shoes arises.

Wear vs. growthWear versus growth is the first point to

consider. Factors include the genetics and breed of the horse, the structure and conformation of the hoof, the surface on which the horse will be worked, and most important, the job the horse will perform. These variables all influence the wear of the feet and will affect the decision as to whether the horse can be maintained barefoot. The structure of the foot is usually the determining factor in deciding whether the horse can remain barefoot.

Maintaining the horse barefoot is best accomplished when or potentially when the

hoof wall is thick and solid, there is good sole depth, and there are soft tissue structures in the palmar/plantar section of the foot that are of sufficient mass. Breeding practices have had an influence on the

structure of the feet, unfortunately not always for the better. Quarter Horses have been bred for fashion, while thoroughbreds have been bred for speed, and these practices often result in poor quality feet. More often than not, especially with thoroughbred horses, the foot is not allowed to grow and mature into a good foot (Figure 1).

Hoof development, particularly for the first three years, is dependent upon stimulation from regular exercise and

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By Hans WIza

sophie is a twelve-year-old seven-eighths Hanoverian mare whose main job is dressage. she is also hacked out for an hour or two a couple of times a week. although fit and robust, she has recurring bouts of problems with her stifles. Immediately after being shod, she has no issues. But further along in her shoeing interval, her rider notices that her stifles keep catching.

This problem presents itself in several ways. at first, sophie has an irregular hind step. It feels as if the leg is not coming fully underneath her to complete the stride in the supportive phase. as the shoeing interval progresses, the stifle will occasionally hook and catch. It’s not quite a stumble step but it feels as though the leg gives out, especially on corners and tighter circles. The afflicted leg loses its ability to bend the hock. It does not come forward properly and instead just punches the ground, which throws the hip into the air and can almost unseat the rider.

This has been going on for a couple of years. The vet has given injections with some moderate relief, but no

hoof Care Sophie’s Stifles

above: The author is pointing to a spot that is generally recognized by both horse owners and chiropractors as becoming sensitive when stifle issues present themselves. Many riders say an invigorating massage both before and after riding makes their horses feel more comfortable.

Comparable to the human knee, the stifle is a hinge joint at the end of the thigh, which provides flexion and extension of the hind limb. The stifle also participates in the passive stay apparatus, which locks the joint to maintain a straight, weight-bearing hind limb, allowing the horse to sleep standing up.

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On average, the hoof grows at about 5 to 10 millimetres (mm) every four weeks. growth tends to slow in winter as the days get shorter, to an average growth about 1 mm a week. shoes that are on tight might last 12 or 14 weeks in winter. With additional

daylight, weekly growth accelerates to about 2.5 mm. In southern Ontario where my practice is located,

hooves will grow as much as 40 percent faster starting from early May through to september. These growth spurts catch a lot of people unaware and unprepared. Hooves can swell and often explode with disastrous results. If your horse’s feet are a mess at the beginning of the season, you’ll be on damage control right from the start, with the added worry that his feet will come apart just as you’re headed to the championships at the end of the season.

Obvious signs that the hooves need care are loose or lost shoes. More subtle indications of foot-related problems are often seen as training or behavioural issues, and may include reluctance to pick up or maintain a gait, lack of smooth transitions, tendency to

hoof Care

Hoof Trimming Intervals By Hans WIza

above: The entire hoof is in front of the blue line. The blue and red lines are on either side of the cannon bone front to back. The horse is effectively hanging on his stay apparatus. The green line shows how the hoof on the hind limb is in front of the cannon bone, causing the horse to be held up by his stay apparatus. This horse does not look as athletic as he really is. Toes on hind feet are in line with a vertical from the point of the stifle, which will cause the horse to drag his hind feet.

“How do I know when my horse’s feet need to be trimmed?”This question has been posed to everyone who trims the feet of horses. As a service provider, I can attest that there are a number of answers to that question – and all of them are correct.

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hollow the back or neck, a saddle that start sliding backward, or a horse that coughs when first moving out.

The hoof care management schedule will vary for reasons which are better understood by looking at individual circumstances and the horse’s specific needs. In general, the hoof care schedule is typically determined by the barn owner or manager, or the farrier, or the horse.

The barn owner or manager schedules hoof care

to start, let us look at the school horse or horses at an entry level boarding/show barn. These horses routinely go seven weeks, and the school horses might go eight or nine weeks between visits with the farrier. For some of the hardier-footed horses, especially the barefoot ones, the eight or nine week interval might be fine. But thoroughbreds with shoes, usually just in front, struggle to make six weeks before their feet begin to deteriorate.

These horses are ridden often, especially in summer, causing many of them to have no more than a tiny bit of

foot to spare. They get by in a big fluffy arena with deep footing. ridden with hollow backs and having their faces jerked constantly by a beginner, they are forced to move mechanically, going round and round with no one concerned about how they move as long as they pack their rider around in a safe fashion. The nuances and subtleties of controlled, collected riding are not on the radar here. There is no discussion about suppleness, roundness, or throughness. There is very little understanding of the role of the hoof in overall horsemanship other than quoting the familiar mantra, “no hoof, no horse.”

If the horseshoe is missing, or if the horse is limping, the rider might not be able to ride. But there needs to be an awareness of all the other signs that indicate when a horse needs hoof care.

seven weeks is a time frame that allows people to budget for their next farrier visit at the barest minimum of acceptable maintenance. This keeps the barn owner happy, and satisfies new owners who are just being introduced to the costs of equine maintenance.

above: The space between the blue and red lines indicates the cannon bone. The bulbs of the heels have dropped and the heels are shot forward and underrun. The green line indicates that the hoof joint is well ahead of the front of the cannon bone.

above: The heels of the hoof have expanded and the horseshoe is now set into the hoof (blue lines), commonly referred to as the foot having overgrown the shoe. The red line shows how far forward the heels have grown, and the orange line indicates where the heels will be trimmed to in order to rectify this and put the cannon bone standing over top of the digital cushion and frog.

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Lauren Barwick

By Margaret evans

In May of this year, Canadian para-equestrian dressage rider Lauren Barwick, gold and silver medalist at the 2008 Beijing Paralympic games, was ranked by the Fédération equestre International (FeI) as the number one para-equestrian rider in the world. she topped the standings at a score of 1264 and remained in that position for eight weeks. The rankings are compiled on a monthly basis and include results from January 1, 2014.

“It’s been a productive seven years since leaving British Columbia,” said Barwick modestly. “From when I started to now it’s been a journey of never-ending self-improvement emotionally, mentally, as well as physically. It’s been not only about riding a horse but about everything you do in your life, and the realization of who you are and where you have been. In helping the circle go round there have been so many people who have helped me (and) I find it so rewarding to help other people find the success that I have.”

not only has Barwick had enormous success on the para-equestrian dressage circuit but she excels as a horse trainer and is a four-star professional instructor in the Parelli natural Horsemanship Program. Currently she is in the United Kingdom in preparation for the alltech FeI World equestrian games in normandy, to be held from august 23 to september 7, when a record 72 nations will come together for the two-week event.

Barwick, who will turn 37 in september, is no

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Two experts at opposite ends of the country share their wisdom with eager audiences.

The subject: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

The context: therapeutic riding.

in an oversubscribed workshop held near Moncton, new Brunswick, for participants in the atlantic provinces, nicola harman helped the audience, consisting mostly of therapeutic riding instructors, delve deeper into the still mysterious subject of autism.

nicola’s credentials shine in this field. she is a social worker with experience working as an education assistant for students with autism or behaviour disorders, as well as a high level instructor and cantra examiner. nicola was also program director for 17 years at sunrise therapeutic riding and learning centre in guelph, ontario, working with autistic clients.

in kelowna, Bc, Joanne Poole also delivered on the subject of asd to an enthusiastic audience hosted by arion therapeutic Farm. Joanne is a registered nurse with a Bachelor of nursing and teaches the autism and the education assistant program at okanagan college in kelowna.

Because autism is a spectrum, it can be a slippery fish. the children and adults who apply to therapeutic riding programs might sit anywhere along the spectrum, so there cannot be a one-size-fits-all approach; as such, instructors and therapists must take unique approaches.

With such a vast subject, any advice and tips from people as experienced as nicola and Joanne that might be applied to individual clients back home are gratefully absorbed. issues often faced by instructors and their teams include: hypersensitivity to stimuli (involving hearing, touch, etc.); attention deficit; communications; and behaviour (especially concerning safety and comfort for the horses and volunteers).

Back home, this information will be incorporated into lesson plans that will positively address individual rider needs. this in itself can be a challenge for many centres that can only offer group lessons. sometimes, even quiet music will exert a calming influence. directions repeated after a 10-second interval can help the rider process and act on the information. other times, visual aids (stuffed animals, pictures, puppets) can help. But not always. in the nick of time, one parent warned that their child was terrified of puppets!

as every year passes, so the body of research and experience grows – although it seems there is yet no universal definition of autism, not even by the experts! b

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