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19.01.2022 As Dr Maxine Brain explains, colic in horses can be anything from a simple self-limiting spasm to a critical emergency that requires urgent attention if the hor...se is to have any chance of surviving. Learn more about the different types of colic and their causes, symptoms and treatment in this article: http://www.equestrianlife.com.au/ar/Dont-take-colic-lightly #eqlifeaus

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09.01.2022 Thick Skin. We often hear horses being described as having thick skin, to be able to withstand the whack of a crop or the jab of a pointy spur without pain. The... truth is, the epidermis (outermost layer) of skin on a horse is thinner than that of a human, at 0.05mm for equines compared to 0.08mm for humans. What this means is that they have fewer skin cells between the environment and sensitive nerve endings. They do not have the "padding" from pain that people assume. So when perpetuating the myth of thick skin, what it really boils down to is an excuse for rougher, harsher interactions with the horse, as well as less consideration to things such as tack under the misguided belief that it doesn't hurt them, or at least as much. Just because an animal is presumed to have thick skin doesn't excuse the relentless prodding of spurs, cracking of the whip or willfull ignorance on the importance of suitable equipment and training methods. Beyond spurring and whipping, a cracked girth, lumpy sheepskin, wrinkled leather will also cause severe discomfort and pain to your equine partner. The partner you are solely responsible for ensuring is comfortable and safe. Even something like the placement of the buckle of the girth can cause injury to the skin, delicate fascia, nerves and muscles, which will cause the horse to react to that pain by being girthy along with a slew of other behavioral symptoms. Yet too often, the riders and owners try to tackle the symptom without ever considering that there is an underlying cause. Misinformation is abundant in the horse world, from thickness of skin to the importance of fitting equipment and postural correctness. It is our DUTY as horse men and women to challenge these myths and inaccuracies for the welfare of the horse.

08.01.2022 Collegiate Saddle Recall "For the safety of customers and wider Collegiate Saddles community, and due to a fault, Collegiate are recalling a number of saddle mo...dels under the Collegiate brand. You can check the affected models www.collegiatesaddlery.com.au/collegiate-saddle-recall. > What has happened As you may be aware, in 2018 we discovered a fault in some of our Collegiate brand saddles. The issue was with the type of screws used to affix the girth strap to the tree. As this was a potential risk to the safety of our customers, we recalled all the saddles with that particular screw type and replaced them with longer appropriate screws. We have also subsequently redesigned the fixings and moved to a riveted fastening to ensure it is secure. However, two of the original design saddles with the screw fittings were recently returned by customers and we unfortunately discovered that the repair screws had not been fitted properly. To understand if the issue was a one-off or more extensive, we immediately inspected more than 400 saddles from several of our stores and our warehouse. Of the more than 400 saddles we inspected, we found only one was non-compliant with a screw fixing that was not fitted properly. Although we have only found three non-compliant saddles, the safety of our customers is our number priority and as a result, we are recalling the 17 Collegiate saddle models that are potentially affected. We have advised the ACCC of the issue and registered the recall, and we expect it to publish the details on its website in the coming days. > What we are asking customers with potentially affected saddles to do: If you have or know anyone who has a Collegiate saddle, follow the below steps: Check www.collegiatesaddlery.com.au/collegiate-saddle-recall to see if you have one of the potentially non-compliant Collegiate saddle models. If you have one of the potentially non-compliant saddle models do not use the saddle. If you do not have one of the potentially non-compliant saddle models then you do not need to take any action. If you are unsure if you have a non-compliant model please contact your local Horseland store directly. Bring your potentially non-compliant saddle to your local Horseland store for inspection. To ensure we can quickly inspect and assess your saddle, please book an inspection time through our call centre on 1300 319 000 or by contacting your local Horseland store. Your saddle will be inspected and assessed for compliance. If it is assessed compliant, you are able to take your saddle and continue using it If it is assessed as non-compliant, you will be offered a new replacement saddle of the same model or a refund. As a thank you for your cooperation, we are offering all customers who bring their potentially non-compliant Collegiate saddles included in the recall models in for inspection, a $100 Horseland voucher. Please ensure you collect your voucher when you visit your local Horseland store. You can find further information on the recall, including a set of questions and answers, on our website at www.collegiatesaddlery.com.au/collegiate-saddle-recall. We will also be sharing information about the recall on our social media channels and would appreciate it if you are able to share the posts on your channels. We have also established a dedicated customer service line to answer any customer queries. Please call 1300 319 000 or email [email protected] if you have any further questions. Regards, Adam Bucknell, CEO Collegiate Saddles"

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01.01.2022 Set Some Riding Goals and Make This Your Year Do you want to be competition ready for 2021? Do you want to improve on past results? Have you contacted one of ou...r current accredited EA coaches for expert guidance? When you choose a current EA accredited coach, you know you are training with a coach accredited to national standards, who is up to date with safety standards, who holds a current first aid certificate, a current Working with Children Check (if they are coaching people under the age of 18 years) and who is insured to be coaching athletes in equestrian sport. Hop on and find a coach near you using our quick online search: https://www.equestrian.org.au/members/search/coach Photo: Stephen Mowbray Photography Equestrian NSW Equestrian Victoria Equestrian Western Australia Equestrian South Australia Inc Equestrian Queensland Equestrian Tasmania Equestrian Northern Territory #coach #coaching #equestrian #horses #ridewithus #fortheloveofthehorse