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the reiner news july/august 2010 victorian reining horse association member newsletter website www.vrha.com.au email vrhasecretary@hotmail.com president s message hi reiners we are now well over halfway through the year and the competition is heating up particularly the vrha hi point buckle series classes which have attracted many competitors and has also encouraged competitors into other events i recently attended the educational reining seminar hosted by reining australia and conducted by martin larcombe i was most impressed by the quality of the program and by the professional and informative manner in which martin presented the seminar it was attended by 22 people many of whom took the opportunity on the second day to take the exam to become a judge this seminar was the most informative i have ever attended about reining and it gave me a much greater insight into what a judge is looking for and how better to ride a reining pattern reining australia intends to conduct more of these educational reining seminars in the future and i highly recommend to all members that it is well worth your time to attend even if you do not wish to become a judge the opportunity to further your knowledge of reining is one not to be missed the vrha held a buckle series show in conjunction with the gvrha club show at tatura on the weekend of the 10th 11th july saturday was a very wet and cold day for the gvrha lessons open pen but come sunday it was a nice day for us to show and there were approximately 80 runs for the day although this was officially a joint show between the vrha gvrha due to the location most of the work and organisation was carried out by the gvrha and i would like to congratulate them on a great program and hope that in the future we will see further cooperation between the two clubs the vrha will now be in recess until after the reining australia national show and i look forward to seeing you all again in the show pen in the very near future ride slide 2009 2010 committee president peter tjepkema 0418 321 289 vice president gary browne 0418 997 025 secretary/treasurer wendy o sullivan 0419 139 066 assistant treasurer kristy hobson general committee paul barratt 0418 534 544 sandy dods 0400 424 298 katelyn barratt youth rep memberships 2009/2010 membership forms are available to download from the website www.vrha.com.au alternatively contact the secretary to obtain a copy your membership will assist and support reining in victoria peter tjepkema peter tjepkema vrha president stop press i have just been informed that victoria now has two new reining australia judges as a result of the reining seminar exam at this stage i don t have any further details but keep an eye on the website for more information ®tm good luck and a safe trip to our members that are making the journey to tamworth in august for the 2010 reining australia futurity continental affiliate championship show.

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show results vrha buckle series show in conjunction with gvrha club show 11th july 2010 tatura indoor arena tatura vic judge pam spokes vrha rookie buckle series 8 place horse score rider owner 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th topfield acre jessies cutter beau glenray angeline dun it n whiz another pepto azure bleu 68 ½ 67 66 ½ 64 ½ 64 62 ½ carolynn williams ciro casa susan farquhar anthony ross peter tjepkema wendy starr carolynn williams ciro casa susan farquhar anthony ross peter tjepkema wendy starr vrha junior horse buckle series 4 place horse score rider owner 1st 2nd heart stoppin honey 71 ½ rb peptos bandido 61 ½ david norbury sarah rau chelsea ragg chelsea ragg vrha senior horse buckle series 4 place horse score rider owner 1st 2nd 3rd topfield acre 69 ½ kolora lena 68 jessies cutter beau 67 gary browne carolynn williams sophie harris sophie harris ciro casa ciro casa vrha calendar 2010 18th 21st august 2010 reining australia futurity continental affiliate championship show aelec tamworth nsw 10th october 2010 vrha show ­ includes buckle series classes werribee park national equestrian centre 27th 28th november 2010 vrha show ­ includes buckle series classes werribee park national equestrian centre december 2010 vrha annual general meeting hi point awards night date venue to be announced.

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2009/10 vrha hi point buckle series standings at conclusion of 11/07/2010 junior horse total jackpot to date $655.00 points rider owner heart stoppin honey another pepto kitty cat blonde mr bumper nic whiz a chance tamkaura promise of glory grand day out rb peptos bandido roosters sug n spice 56 48 28 27 10 9 9 9 8 david norbury peter tjepkema david norbury paul barratt gary browne brett hands gary browne chelsea ragg todd mccormick s.rau p.tjepkema r.quinn p.barratt k.senior k.martin a c williams c.ragg s.smith senior horse total jackpot to date $930.00 points rider owner jessies cutter beau topfield acres kolora lena jack patch barts mac attack doc chex rossmount roc n roll cowboy cut peptos oak docs snoop doggie cehel roc n roll bella fortissimo ep sacramentos playboy chicka t pep mr cool dually 58 49 46 38 30 17 14 10 10 9 7 6 6 5 4 ciro casa gary browne sophie harris sharon delaney shane bettess alexandra johnson lara coventry-cox kylieann foster glen walker stephan elenius tracie sullivan peter tjepkema debra versluis linda chisholm beth winterhalter c.casa c.williams s.harris s.delaney s.bettess s.wilkinson j.johnson l.coventry-cox k.foster g.walker s.elenius t.sullivan p.tjepkema d.versluis l.chisholm b.winterhalter rookie total jackpot to date $1,295.00 points ciro casa jenny holmes katelyn barratt peter tjepkema susan farqhuar shane bettess khris martin alexandra johnson carolynn williams glen walker kylieann foster anthony ross sophie harris beth winterhalter katie slocombe jamie bettess bernadette de vries 65 45 43 38 34 25 18 18 18 16 16 15 8 8 6 5 4 vrha hi point buckle series vrha rookie vrha junior horse vrha senior horse series classes running through the 2009/10 show season hi point rookie buckle proudly sponsored by gary browne training stables performance shoeing

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pleuropneumonia by virginia leighton-jackson travel sickness is a silent killer which most vets see on a weekly basis but the call is often too late travel sickness why have i never heard of this before it is not as if this is a new disease it is simply not widely known and that is why it is a killer horses get off the float looking healthy but within the next 48 hours they embark on a fight for their lives travel sickness is a bacterial infection of the lower respiratory tract and lungs of horses that have travelled long distances either by road or by air it is known as pleuropneumonia and fortunately is not contagious but that is the only thing going for it the condition can be fatal in as little as three to five days if left untreated the condition spreads to both lungs and out into the chest cavity causal factors the most common forms of travel stress are directly related to the float or truck that is transporting your horse loud noise inadequate suspension poor ventilation cramped conditions high-speed driving short rest stops during long distance travel and trailer swaying make for an uncomfortable ride but the largest contributing factor is tying your horse too short tying a horse s head up high might seem like a good way to stop it from injuring itself in the float but this can cause severe damage a horse in its normal state will spend most of its time with its head down this makes it easier for it to breathe and allows naturally-occurring secretions to drain themselves from the lungs this is also one of the reasons horses sneeze when they are perfectly healthy when the head is tied up the secretions flow backwards and build up within the lungs often resulting in a potentially lethal bacterial infection cross tying is even worse for the horse as it completely removes the horse s ability to move its head and neck from the central upright position research shows that it takes two days for a horse to recover from travelling cross tied where as horses that are travelled loose only need one day to rest if they are healthy to add insult to injury dust inhaled from the road carbon monoxide poisoning from poorly ventilated trucks and stale hay containing dust mites germs and moulds can overload an already infection-infested system also fumes such as carbon monoxide from exhaust and ammonia from urine which can build up within the float may cause a toxic reaction within the system horses transported by air are also at risk of developing travel sickness horses that are air freighted are usually housed in the rear of the plane ­ the area in which airborne contaminants are most likely to build up in air stables the breast bar often restricts the movement of the neck preventing the horse from lowering its head this combination of factors is alarming but fear not grooms who travel with your horse on planes are trained to recognise and alert the on-board vet to the signs of travel sickness in most cases your horse can be treated to prevent the illness from progressing into fullblown pleuropneumonia symptoms signs of pleuropneumonia present within 48 hours of travelling initially your horse will seem depressed lethargic go off its feed and develop a low-grade fever then it starts to pant respiration becomes shallow rapid and laboured these early signs of travel sickness can often be confused with colic but as the illness progresses the symptoms become more definitive dehydration starts to become apparent as coughing fits and nasal discharge plagues your horse many horse owners adopt the `wait-and-see attitude to a seemingly mild ailment after travelling it is crucial to watch your horse for at least three days if there is any sign of any illness or discomfort a vet should be called immediately stress to the vet that your horse has travelled and let them know how long your horse was in the float and if there were any rest stops travel sickness is a serious illness that can be treated quickly and painlessly if it is caught early problems only occur if it is underestimated or ignored continued

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treatment suspected pleuropneumonia is treated with broad-spectrum antibiotics to try and fight off the infection this is usually continued for up to three weeks to ensure that the horse has initially recovered from the disease after treatment relapse is common in horses in the race industry that go back to work as soon as the antibiotics are finished horses should be rested for several weeks after the treatment and should not be put back into hard work for several months to prevent a recurrence of the disease it is also recommended that a mare that has been infected with pleuropneumonia should not be bred for at least three months in the early stages of pleuropneumonia antibiotics on their own are effective in stopping this disease in its tracks as the disease progresses fluid starts building up in the lungs and chest cavity these fluids cannot be naturally removed so your vet may recommend draining them with a catheter placed into the area surrounding the lungs if the disease goes untreated until the final stages draining is essential to relieve the pressure on the lungs and heart preventing heartbreak the australian dpi has compiled a list of tips to avoid travel sickness ensure adequate ventilation and avoid exhaust fume contamination of float or truck allow the horse to lower the head during transport regular breaks every six to eight hours on long trips where it is practical and safe to do so avoid dusty feed during transport soak hay if necessary monitor your horse s appetite demeanour and temperature for several days after prolonged transport if there is any sign of illness such as diarrhoea nasal discharge coughing fever loss of appetite founder or colic veterinary assistance should be sought other preventative measures are fairly commonsense but are often overlooked make sure your horse is completely healthy before allowing to travel one sick horse on a float or truck spells misery for all the others and is at a higher risk of acquiring pleuropneumonia try using stallion dividers to prevent horses squabbling or injuring themselves during transport always ensure horses are cooled down and given a drink before long distance travel this guards against dehydration during rest stops give horses small amounts of water and check for overheating do not put a horse straight onto a float if it has been working or if it has been pacing due to stress allow it to rest and calm down for at least twenty minutes so it does not become nervous when it is first loaded do not over-rug your horse a lighter rug than usually necessary for the temperature should be used to avoid overheating due to travel stress provide dampened feed or pellets to reduce dust and airborne contamination lightly dampened hay in particular by wrapping a biscuit of hay in a wet chaff bag for 2-4 hours to reduce dust and other airborne contamination this will increase palatability of hay and provide additional moisture during long trips locate feeders below chest bar height avoid transporting horses suffering from any respiratory diseases they may pass them on to other horses or the condition may worsen during travel ensure the float is in good condition and level on the towbar drive steadily and smoothly keep the back flap down to reduce intake of swirling dust on dirt roads if a horse has competed or raced hard give it a day off after a long trip turning the horse into a grassy green paddock to graze with its head down for a few hours or putting dampened feed in a bin at ground level will encourage drainage of the respiratory system try not to travel horses over long distances in hot or humid conditions this provides the ideal breeding ground for bacteria travel sickness can be devastating once it gets hold on your horse when you send your horse off on a float or transport truck be aware check out the float or truck that your horse will be travelling in ask the driver questions and make sure he knows the signs of travel sickness too remember travel sickness is 100 treatable if you are 100 aware ­ if you aren t it may end up being 100 fatal avoid travelling mares in the later stages of pregnancy if they are travelled it should be done so with extreme care and caution they should not be travelled with younger horses stallions or mares that have recently aborted to avoid contracting viral infections which could lead to late term abortion stop for rest breaks every two hours and take every measure to prevent travel stress.

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sale yard the reiner news is providing to members an advertising section in the bi-monthly newsletter and vrha website free of charge for non vrha members a $10 charge applies adverts run for an 8 week period unless advised otherwise email the secretary wendy o sullivan at vrhasecretary@hotmail.com gooseneck truck rick meredith reining saddle ¾ qh bars excellent condition suit youth or lady rider very comfortable 4 horse 1976 f350 351 v8 4sp built for strength old racehorse carrier we have done up shotgun load 2 load from front 2 from side 28ft electric brakes $2,400.00 contact chelsea 03 5772 1665 or 0404 920 162 $32,000.00 neg contact meagan 0409 806 506 daisy duke q58906 smokin dunit q51991 2002 buckskin mare sire dun it downunder imp by $6 million dollar nrha sire hollywood dun it dam smokin peppys girl this mare has been reining trained but was never shown due to an interstate move during her futurity year this mare is sweet natured and currently in foal to smart lil remichic imp $8,000.00 gst contact todd on 0409 492 958 impeccably bred 4yr old mare by renowned cutting reining sire poco peppy doc iiu dam premium lynx by fortyniner doc imp out of the mother to doc s spinifex roanies lynx imp she has had 15 months cutting training this mare is a huge stopper and is currently in foal to wimpy s lil starlight imp $8,000.00 gst contact todd on 0409 492 958

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sale yard 2 horse gooseneck f250 truck 1999 model imported f250 supercab truck 5.4 litre v8 petrol engine automatic 185,000kms as new condition new tyres one lady driver white grey interior kept like new regularly serviced garaged tub liner gooseneck hitch 2 horse angle load gooseneck padded dividers rubber flaps to floor removable head dividers back fully rubber lined rug rack new tyres exterior double saddle cupboard tack cupboard large double bed living area r/c air conditioning kitchen gas stove grill fridge microwave food cupboard flat screen tv antenna 240v/12v smart charge system priced well $68,000.00 contact evelyn 0419 585 288 matt ferguson western saddle 17 in excellent condition used for reining $2,500.00 contact wendy 0419 139 066

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nrha ra continental affiliate championship show 18th 21st august 2010 victorian qualifiers open glenn browitt rene hoefchen greg cross sharon delaney martin larcombe susan smith mick taylor todd mccormick intermediate open ciro casa sharon delaney mick taylor stephan elenius rene hoefchen susan smith limited open annette miller sharon delaney evelyn woods sophie harris lara coventry-cox tracie sullivan lyndon hale rookie professional annette miller open non pro brett hands josephine hale rene hoefchen susan smith cameron halliwell lyndon hale scott glover tony wirth bernadette de vries manfred dobrow sharon delaney tracie sullivan debra versluis mick taylor sophie harris intermediate non pro brett hands tracie sullivan sophie harris susan smith katelyn barratt debra versluis josephine hale paul barratt lee yorwarth lyndon hale sonya taylor scott glover sharon delaney limited non pro tracie sullivan debra versluis kayla senior rob johnstone stephan elenius wendy starr glenn hurst lee yorwarth sharon delaney susan smith brett hands jenny holmes meagan harrison sonya taylor ciro casa katelyn barratt paul barratt sophie harris prime time non pro evelyn woods sharon delaney lyndon hale sue learey manfred dobrow wally ruschin shane bettess wendy starr novice horse open brett hands debra versluis jenny holmes kayla senior novice horse non pro brett hands paul barratt stephan elenius ciro casa peter tjepkema tony wirth debra versluis rene hoefchen kayla senior shane bettess rookie l2 alexandra johnson josephine hale sophie harris brett mcdonald katelyn barratt sue learey ciro casa lee yorwarth jenny holmes meagan harrison youth 13yrs under alexandra barratt sophie harris alexandra johnson katie slocombe lana kelderman youth 14-18yrs chelsea ragg katelyn barratt

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by julie quinn the vrha held a reining clinic with rob lawson at the machiavelli quarter horses indoor arena winchelsea on the th th weekend of the 29 30 may 2010 we started on saturday morning at 10am with 10 riders and after the general introductions we went straight to doing basic exercises guiding our horses by their noses on small circles visualising drawing a circle on the ground rob likes to refer to these as `mr squiggles circles then we incorporated lateral flexion and some hind quarter control before we moved on to our next exercise before lunch large fast circles and speed control the facilities at machiavelli quarter horses are amazing and on behalf of all clinic participants i must say thank you to owner barry mcvilly and staff for providing a wonderful lunch for your good company and for allowing us to hire the indoor arena and stables and for the `ned kelly refreshments thanks also to sandy dods and debbie barratt for the sweets after lunch we worked on shoulder control rob gave us each individual time walking up and down the length of the arena showing us how he wanted only our horses shoulders to move off the centreline this was quite a challenge at the start this exercise was then repeated with the horses hips as well it was then time to start our turnarounds spins we each took turns with rob spiralling into a turnaround it was informative for us to watch the seasoned show horses spins improve after just a few minor adjustments after this we retired for the day sunday morning started at 9am with the warm up based on more small circles shoulder control and some large fast circles a revision of the previous days riding our aim today was to work on lead changes and how to set your horse up for a lead change so onto the large counter bend circles rob was very clear in his training as to why a lead change fails when the horses shoulders get in the way and he explained that the approach to the centre of the circle was crucial for starting to move those shoulders i was generally a few strides late however overall i was happy with my attempts before we finished for the day rob was very generous patient and clear with his instructions which made it easy to follow and understand how reining manoeuvres come together our mixed group of seasoned reining riders and horses to beginners like myself all gained more knowledge from this clinic i hope in the future that the vrha hold more clinics such as this one to give everyone the opportunity to attend and access reining trainers and their teaching methods that they may not usually be able to thank you again to all who had a helping hand in making this clinic possible i m looking forward to the next one already happy reining julie.

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thank you to all our sponsors your support is greatly valued thinking of becoming a sponsor in this exhilarating equine sport become a partner with the vrha now the vrha can assist your business gain access to a large targeted audience and a means to reinforce your brand name contact the secretary for further information on 0419 139 066 `lope along park bruce prior 609 leakes road rockbank vic 0418 256 259

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john woods training stables specialising in green beginner riders 3170 south gippsland highway tooradin vic ph 03 5998 3026 mob 0417 699010

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vrha member makes headlines the following evening after the article below made the newspapers national nine news aired the follow up story of the pig pup escapees being reunited with their owner it appears that `missy her porky pal `christmas belong to our very own vrha member wally ruschin the unlikely farmyard double act appeared to be wondering what all the fuss was about and seemed to take their celebrity status in their stride police nab pig pup duo a pig seen running free with a dog on the streets of a town near melbourne was not necessarily having a fantasy about cinema s babe the pig who made a career as a sheepdog police came across the strange duo loping along in tandem on milky lane whittlesea northeast of melbourne at about 3:45pm aest leading senior constable mick hall said the two four-legged friends had obviously come from one home they act like a pair of pork chops when you try to separate them he said they re lying all cuddled up together on the front lawn waiting for their owners the pup is believed to be a golden retriever or labrador aged about 18 months its porky mate is white and also believed to be fairly young the owners should contact the whittlesea police station on 03 9716 2102 or after 6pm aest the whittlesea vet on 03 9716 2495 christmas missy waiting for their owners vrha shows explained please find the following for your information ­ shows will be advertised by three categories depending on the approval level vrha show this show is approved by ra will be run as a club level show with jackpot ribbon prizes with no added money will run under nrha guidelines and ra eligibility into sanctioned classes earnings on jackpot classes will not be forwarded to ra or nrha rider must be a member of vrha for all classes rider does not have to be a member of ra or nrha horse does not have to be nrha licenced this show is approved by ra will be run with jackpot ribbon added money prizes with added money on nominated sanctioned nrha slate of classes will run under nrha guidelines has to employ a ra judge earnings on the nominated nrha classes will be forwarded to ra rider must be a member of ra/nrha for all nrha sanctioned classes vrha member only for vrha classes horse must have nrha licence for nrha sanctioned classes does not have to be nrha licenced for vrha classes this show is approved by nrha and ra for the purpose of the continental affiliate championship qualification will be run with jackpot ribbon added money prizes with added money on nominated sanctioned nrha slate of classes has to employ a continental judge earnings on nominated added money classes will be forwarded to nrha and ra rider must be a member of ra/nrha for all nrha sanctioned classes vrha member only for vrha classes horse must be nrha licenced for nrha sanctioned classes does not have to be licenced for vrha classes vrha ra show nrha show:

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