HOOfPRINTS SEPTEMBER, 2015 PRESIDENT S REPORT. Chris. Hi All members & Families

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1 HOOfPRINTS SEPTEMBER, 2015 President: Chris Faulkner DC (Temp): Lynn Evans Secretary: Kim Sutton Hoofprints Editor Lynn Evans at CMPC Web Site PRESIDENT S REPORT Hi All members & Families Following on from Sarah s unfortunate resignation Lynn has kindly offered to stand in as DC for the September rally. A more permanent replacement will be discussed at the next committee meeting but in the interim can I ask you all to join with me in thanking Lynn for helping us out. It is the Zone BEDS this weekend and I look forward to seeing the happy smiling faces on what I hope will be a lovely Spring day. This is a new addition to the BEDS series and is by way of being a fund raiser for the Zone rather than having to put fees up. Unfortunately, all the State comps rotated around all the Zones which meant every 5 years we had something here. With the advent of PCAV park that will no longer happen and that source of income has now dried up. Also, on (sort of) the same subject, the State Dressage and Showjumping finals will be pushed back further into the new year to take them out of the main fire risk period, as yet with no date confirmed. As the Zone doesn t want to big a gap between Zones and States it looks as though the provisional date (that we have run for a number of years) of late November will now be pushed back into January. As soon as the new States date has been confirmed the Zone will set their date and we ll be able to have something to work with. I know a number of you like to go away during January (hence no rally) and might find it ends up being a clash of dates but there isn t a lot we can do about it at the moment. We will be hosting an NCAS workshop on November 7th. Anyone who is interested in working towards this qualification I would encourage to attend. The PCAV is currently offering subsidised rates for members of $160, so with that and the short distance to travel we are in a great position for those of you wishing to attend. We will also be looking for riders for that day, though I can t at the moment tell you how many. I m waiting on Maxine Argento to finalise some of the details. Matilda Bremner represented Barwon Zone (Grade3/4) at the Speed to Safety finals at Moonee Valley just over a week ago. A huge day with quite a good race crowd there. Matilda certainly did our Zone proud, coming 3rd in her grade. Quite an experience, riding in front of a few thousand people. I was lucky enough to be at the day and here the comments from the crowd in general. All the competitors were such good ambassadors that Moonee Valley have asked that the State finals be held there for the future. Finally, we ve re-hashed the gear check groups slightly to try and equalise the numbers. Please look for you group and, once gear checked, go straight to your first session as listed on the rally plan. There are a lot of horses in a small area so the faster we can clear you out the easier it is to see who still needs gear checking. Regards to all. Chris

2 UPCOMING EVENTS For event entry forms search the particular club websites and download entry forms. Club websites are found at or go PCAV website and seach All Clubs All Barwon Zone Events can be found on in the top menu bar Event Info Riders please remember to take your Pony Club books home with you the rally before an event. Without your book at an event you will not be able to compete. Adrienne Curran holds the books between rallies if you need to pick yours up call or Good Luck to all our riders entered in these events UPCOMING BZ CLUBS EVENT CALENDAR SEPTMBER 2015 Barwon Zone BEDS Rnd 5 Interzones Teams HT. Portarlington PC C/T Day Ballan BEDS Rnd 6 OCTOBER 2015 Barwon Heads Jumping Derby Rnd 1 Ballarat PC 2 day H/T Smythesdale PC Gymkhana CMPC BEDS Rd 7 FINAL of SERIES Rokewood PC C/T day Barwon Heads Jumping Derby Rnd 2 Sat 5th Sept. (venue Elcho Park) Sat & Sun 12 & 13th Sept. (PCAV Park) Sun 13th Sept Sat 19th Sept (venue Elcho Park) Sat 3rd Oct. Sat 10th & Sun 11th Oct Sat 24th Oct Sun 25th Oct Sun 31st Oct Sat 31st Oct. ***************************************************************************** SET UP & PACK UP RALLY DUTY ROSTER As it s Fathers Day several families will be absent from Rally and several are leaving early we may have to have assistance from everybody this month to make sure we have equipment out for the kids to use, many hands make light work so please assist where possible. This also goes for during the lessons especially Show Jumping, it would make it a lot easier for the Instructors if when poles fall they have someone to pick them up, parent assistance would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance. Lynn Canteen 9.30 Tracey Rickard, Justine Ramsay, Michelle Sikic Tracey Rickard, Kelly Bravo, Justine Ramsay, Tiz Heeschen Narelle Rogers, Amanda Wooding, Tiz Heeschen Narelle Rogers, Tracey Rickard, Prue Petsinis 1.30 Sikic, Abby & Alison Willis, 2.30 Canteen Close Adrienne will have her full roster all back up an running for next rally. stay tuned. :-)

3 GROUPS & PROGRAM Peppermint Grove Pharlap Black Cavier Arabian Nights Starlight Mighty William Maykybe Diva Rachel W (am only) Joel (am only) Matilda Sophie A (am only) Sophie T (am only) Casey Lilly (am only) Alice (am only) Bronte (am only) Asha Annie Riley T (am only) Keira H Indianna Spirit Emma (am only) Gemma Lorin Grace S Elise Allanah Shayleigh Tim Matilda Zoe Eva Darby Jasmine Kiara E Amelia Brittany Oliver Maddie H Charity Grace Jasmine B Naomi Jessica S Emily Program Melody Tahlia These Groups were formed from the replies that we received from who will be attending this Rally. Groups may change month to month and if your name is not on the list that means that we have not received a reply from you and on rally day you will be put into a group that has room for you PLEASE NOTE WHICH ARENA YOUR LESSON IS IN AND BE PROMPT TO START XC Brushjump Dressage A1 BIG BALL Grass Menage ShowJump SJ A2 Dressage A2 Dressage A3 Dressage A4 Dressage A1 XC Brushjump ShowJump SJ A2 BIG BALL Grass Menage LUNCH XC Logpile Games Scoria Menage SJ Main Arena BIG BALL Grass Menage ShowJump SJ A2 XC Brushjump Dressage A1 SJ Main Arena XC Logpile Games Scoria Menage ShowJump SJ A2 BIG BALL Grass Menage Dressage A1 XC Brushjump Games Scoria Menage SJ Main Arena XC Logpile Timetable Muster Gear Check Session 1 Sesssion 2 Lunch Session 3 Session PLEASE ARRIVE EARLY FOR MUSTER AT 9.30 AM AND GEAR CHECK AT AM GEAR CHECK - Immediately after Muster go and saddle up and return to your Gear Check area with your parent or guardian. Gear Check Group Leaders in high visability vests will assist to run groups through Gear Check. Please be prompt for Gear Check as instructors will begin teaching at am Sharp. No Rider can start with their group until their Gear Check is complete, this includes a signature from your parent or Guardian. A parent MUST be in attendance when you are getting gear check please. Any rider leaving early for the day please inform DC Lynn or Kez & your instructor and then sign out at the office. GRADINGS MUST BE BOOKED IN BY ING SARAH KAVANAGH NO LATER THAN TWENTY ONE DAYS PRIOR TO RALLY, FILL OUT A GRADING SHEET WHICH CAN BE DOWNLOADED FROM OUR WEB SITE and BRING COMPLETED FORM ALONG TO NEXT RALLY OR SCAN AND SEND WITH BOOKING. Certificate books : Could you all please bring your books to Pony Club every rally as you may be refering to them at some stage, whether it be riding or in theory sessions. D and D gold * Certificate ~ Yellow book C Certificate ~ Green book K Certificate ~ Grey book BIrThDaY GReeTiNgS - September 2015 Indiana Coleman Britany Jessup Zoe Rogers Genevieve Nicholson Gemma Petsinis Annie Sorgiovanni whoops...also...belated August Birthday to...georgia Kiteley

4 event news and results CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR CMPC RIDERS Mt Duneed BEDS 1st test 2nd test GRADE 2 Amelia Sutton 1st 5th GRADE 3 Emily Fischer Sophie Alexander Zoe Rogers GRADE 4 Sky Charity Wooding Grace Sim GRADE 4 Blue Annie Sorgiovanni Rachael Wood 4th 4th 5th 4th 4th 6th 6th JUNIOR COMMITTEE REPORT Thanks to those that were able to asssitst the APSB Fun Day 0n Saturday the 2nd August their committee were once again very please with our assistance. Although the day was a little quieter than they had expect the children and families that were there enjoyed their day. Funds raised from this day go towards our Junior Committee, TO ALL OUR DADS HAPPY FATHERS DAY ON SUNDAY COME AND GET YOUR BACON & EGGS FOR BREKKY AND HAVE A GREAT DAY AT THE RALLY:-) APSB Action Day Alira Fratantaro on Blue Illusion Open Handy Mount Pony 14.2hh & Under, Rider 14 yrs and under Show Jumping Open Pony 60cm Show Jumping Open Pony 75cm 1st Place 1st Place 1st Place CMPC Pre-Royal Show Alira Fratanataro on Carluke Aliya s Amir (Robbie) Led Galloway 3rd Place Novice Ridden Galloway 2nd Place A GREAT PLACE FOR RIDERS AND HORSES TO LEARN TOGETHER Speed for Safety - Matilda Bremner The Speed to Safety program was so much fun to be a part of, and I found it beneficial, especially because I was riding a 5-year old who has only been off the track a year. It was an amazing opportunity to get him out and about socialising with other horses in a competition-like setting. I enjoyed getting to ride around a racetrack and at the Final getting to ride in proper jockey silks, with the sponsored helmet cover and saddle blanket made me feel really professional. Overall, this program was amazing to be a part of and I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking to improve their cross country times or even just get out and experience something new. Matilda Matilda had a great time at speed to safety final placing 3rd in the state for level 3-4. Here are a couple of photos to show Matilda on the track and the other is of Sarah from Colac who came 2nd for level 1-2 and Emily in the middle organised our zone. I d also like to congratulate Tim Faulkner for being named most improved for our zone. Cheers Drusilla (Matilda s Mum)

5 CMPC HAMPERS We are asking all our members to donate items, which will make up hampers for our Raffle at our 2015 BEDS event. We will try to theme the hampers (there are some pictures showing examples). You can donate one item, several items or the whole hamper. I will accept any donations at this rally. Examples of hampers from top left: Equine hamper Pamper Package Chocolate hamper Hamper with the lot Pasta hamper Prue Petsinis, Cait Alexander, Lisa Sim and Narelle Rogers.

6 Dr Emma s Handy Horse Hints Foot Abscess What is a foot abscess? Diagram of foot anatomy - solar surface Infection in the foot is by far, the most common cause of acute (sudden), single-leg lameness in the horse. Infection results in painful inflammation and pus (abscess) formation. The hoof is a relatively rigid structure and abscess formation increases pressure within the sensitive structures, which, like infection or bruise under a human fingernail, is very painful. This condition should be excluded first in all horses that become suddenly lame on one leg, before other diagnoses are considered.

7 What causes a foot abscesses? Infections are caused by one or more of the many types of bacteria which normally live in the environment or on the equine foot. Infection is introduced most commonly through the sole of the foot, by a bruise or puncture wound to the sole, by a nail 'bind' or 'prick' at shoeing, through a hoof crack or by tracking through the white line. How is a foot abscess diagnosed? Characteristically, lameness develops suddenly, from slight to severe, over hours, involving one leg only. When the pain is severe, the horse may sweat and blow and refuse to bear weight on the affected foot. The foot may feel warm and the pulse in the blood vessels to the foot (digital pulses) may 'bound'. The shoe should be removed from the affected foot to allow thorough investigation and treatment. A discrete area of pain on the sole can usually be found with hoof testers or sometimes even finger pressure (the horse pulls the foot away in obvious pain). When the shoe has been removed and the sole cleaned and searched, there may be signs of a puncture wound, crack or area of discoloration at the white line, corresponding to the area of pain. Pressure from hoof testers may cause pus to ooze from the wound. Further searching with a hoof knife usually results in an ooze or spurt of pus and/or gas from the abscess, initially painful but subsequently resulting in dramatic improvement. Infected hoof cut out to reveal underrun sole Where the abscess cannot be located immediately, the foot should be poulticed overnight, to help the abscess to 'ripen' and the foot to soften, before trying again to find the abscess. If the abscess still cannot be found, a radiographic (x-ray) examination of the foot may be made to look for a pocket of pus/gas and to rule out other possibilities, e.g. fractures of the bones in the foot. Occasionally, in deeper-seated abscesses, the infection may track upwards through the hoof laminae to eventually break out at the coronary band, rather than at the solar surface of the foot. In other cases, infection may track along under the sole ('underrun sole' see image). How can a foot abscess be treated?

8 As soon as the site of pain is accurately established with hoof testers, the sole should be searched with a hoof knife to locate the abscess (signified by an ooze or spurt of pus and/or gas) and then pared away over the abscess to allow efficient drainage. The hole can be flushed with hydrogen peroxide and/or an antibiotic solution or foot spray and then the foot should be poulticed for hours to encourage thorough drainage of pus through the hole. Tetanus antitoxin must be given, if the horse is not fully vaccinated up to date or if vaccination status cannot be confirmed. Once the horse is much more comfortable and there is no more drainage of pus, the empty hole is treated with an antibiotic foot spray and the foot is dry bandaged for a further hours. The hole is then packed with cotton wool soaked in an antibiotic foot spray until it has healed. In some more extensive cases, further flushing of the abscess cavity may be necessary over the next 2-3 days. The horse should be kept in clean dry conditions until the hole is completely healed and then the foot may be re-shod. How can a foot abscess be prevented? All horses that have not been fully vaccinated against tetanus should receive temporary protection with antitoxin You should pick out and examine your horses' feet every day. Make sure that your horses' feet are regularly trimmed and shod, by a qualified farrier, to prevent hoof cracks. Treat all puncture wounds, either nail pricks or other accidental injuries, by cleaning them and applying an antibiotic foot spray and poulticing, where necessary, without delay. Always call your veterinarian to investigate lameness during its early stages, to try to prevent complications such as under-run sole and tracking to the coronary band. Caution Make sure that your horses are always fully vaccinated against tetanus, an invariably fatal infection that can gain access through hoof injuries (see our information on tetanus). The degree of lameness should improve rapidly within hours after the abscess is opened and the pus is drained. If this is not the case there may be a more serious problem, requiring more extensive investigations.

9 HOURS WORKED The hours worked books will be on the table this rally please make sure you include all hours worked. To keep track any help at working bees or events should be entered in the book now please. REMEMBER 25 HRS FOR YEAR IS NECESSARY our Events are our Fundraising and without them your fees would more than double to cover our expenses thoughout the year. CORIO & MOORABOOL PONY CLUB RALLY MENU Sweet Chilli Wrap Tea/Coffee/Milo... $1.00 With Salad... $4.00 Primas... $1.00 Salad Roll... $4.00 Drinks - Cans... $1.50 Pie... $2.50 Water Bottles... $1.50 Pastie... $2.50 Chips... $2.00 Sausage Roll... $2.50 Lolly Bags... $1.00 & $2.00 as marked Dim Sim... $1.00 Chocolate Bars... $1.00 & $2.00 as marked Hot Dog... $2.50 Icy Poles... $0.50 cents Shepards Pie... $3.00 Canteen Procedure : Please place orders on order form 1 form per member (all family orders may be in the same envelope with total money required), place in an envelope and put into Canteen before or immediately after muster. CORIO & MOORABOOL PONY CLUB LUNCH ORDER Name: Order $ $ $ $ TOTAL ORDER enclosed $ Please enclose correct money in an envelope and put into the Canteen by am please PLEASE SUPPORT OUR LOCAL BUSINESSES Geelong Ind. Monogamming (Kerry) 57 Morgan Street, Nth Geelong Rod s Bakery (Rod) 20 Patullos Road, Lara Lara Butchers The Centreway, Lara Lara Fruit Supply (Lou) The Centreway, Lara Country Link Rural Supplies (Denis) Mill Rd, Lara Head to Tail Horsewear (Marlene) North Geelong Wild Brumby (Alison) Mc Clelland Ave, Lara