North Dorrigo Pony Club

06/05/2025

Coffs Harbour Agricultural Show Society Horse Section. May 18th 2025. Nana Glen Equestrian Grounds. 2025 Program https://coffsharbourshowsociety.com.au/competitions/horse/

06/05/2025

The Coffs Harbour Show Society Super Horse Show is on the 17th & 18th of May https://coffsharbourshowsociety.com.au/

06/05/2025

Congratulations girls !

05/05/2025

05/05/2025

Wingham Gymkhana
15th June 2025
Entries via your club Secretary

03/05/2025

Good luck to Zone 9 members Tehani, Zara, Danni, Peyton and Brydi competing this weekend at Quirindi!

30/04/2025

Horse Program - Announcement

MACKSVILLE SHOW 2025

2ND & 3RD MAY

Further information on our horse program can be found here:https://www.macksvilleshow.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2025-Horse-Program17-1.pdf

Book your stable and spot now as you don’t want to miss out on these awesome prizes!

https://www.123tix.com.au/events/47639/macksville-show-2025

26/04/2025

HORSE WELFARE | The implementation of FEI Nose Measuring Devices will begin on May 1, 2025. Currently, this requirement applies only to FEI events. All FEI stewards have been provided with a device which will be available at FEI events for those who wish to check measurements. Alternatively, individuals may choose to purchase their own device.

For more information and to purchase your own device visit: https://www.equestrian.org.au/news/fei-noseband-measuring-commencing-1-may-2025

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26/04/2025

🔬 Why Ulcer Treatment Requires More Than a Tube of Omeprazole 🔬

If your horse has been treated with omeprazole for squamous gastric ulcers, this recent article from Kentucky Equine Research highlights a crucial consideration: what happens after the medication stops.

Omeprazole reduces stomach acid, helping ulcers heal — but it also causes gastrin, a hormone that stimulates acid production, to build up in the bloodstream. When treatment ends abruptly, those high gastrin levels trigger the stomach to rapidly pump out acid again — a phenomenon called rebound hyperacidity.

💥 This surge in acid can set your horse back significantly.

🐴 That’s why treating ulcers isn’t just about the medication. Management changes are essential:

✅ Ensure free-choice access to hay or other long-stem forage to form a protective mat in the stomach.

✅ Keep feeding and exercise routines consistent.

✅ Consider supportive supplements which may help reduce squamous ulcer severity.

💡Key takeaway from KER nutritionist Dr Kathleen Crandell?

“It is so important to make management changes in the horse’s daily routines in addition to simply giving them omeprazole.”

Read the full article from Kentucky Equine Research for more on how to support your horse’s gut health beyond the last dose of omeprazole: https://bit.ly/4jooi3h

Image via Kentucky Equine Research.

26/04/2025

🌱 Time for a Break: How to Spell Your Horse Safely 🌱 In the horse world — especially here in Australia — spelling means giving your horse a proper break from work. It’s a chance for them to rest and recharge, whether they’re coming off a big competition season, early training, or recovering from injury or illness.

Spelling usually means turning your horse out to pasture with little or no work, where they can move freely, graze, and just be a horse.

✨ Getting Your Horse Ready to Spell
While some breaks are unplanned, it’s best to ease your horse into a spell over a couple of weeks. Here’s how to do it right:

🔹 Adjust their feed – As you reduce work, gradually cut back on hard feeds and shift to a forage-based diet.
🔹 Prep the paddock – Check fences, remove toxic plants, ensure water is clean, and keep on top of manure.
🔹 Rugging – Reduce rugs before the break if they won’t be rugged during the spell.
🔹 Hoof care – Remove shoes if needed, and book a trim before the spell begins.
🔹 Health care – Make sure vaccinations, teeth checks, and worming are up to date.
🔹 Daily checks – Even during spelling, check your horse each day for injuries, condition, and paddock safety.

🧡 Spelling doesn’t mean forgetting about your horse — it means giving them time to relax and reset, while still caring for their health and welfare.