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Hi Members,
There is not long to go now on the ride calendar and many of you will be gearing up for Nationals next
weekend…
Some more sad news this month with the passing of long time endurance competitor and Arabian
breeder Sandy Duncan.
Australian rider Gerard Bou has written a very informative and honest (unedited) account of his
experience at North Island champs – well worth a read. Please also take time to read our adverts and
support advertisers where possible.
Best of luck to everyone competing at Nationals and hopefully see many of you there 
In this issue:
- Chairman’s report
- 40 Minute Hold
- Podium North Island Champs report
- North Island CTR Champs report
- Sandy Duncan, obituary
- Electrolytes for the endurance horse
- Piopio FEI report
- Pictures from National Arabian Champs
- HP Report
- Directory of Endurance NZ
Best Wishes,
Heidi
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CHAIRMAN’S REPORT
Endurance NZ mourns the loss of one of Endurance NZ’s foundation members.
For those who knew Sandy Duncan, he will be fondly remembered and sadly missed. Sandy, his family and their
Makahiwi Arabian Stud have contributed greatly to the sport in NZ and overseas.
The membership of Endurance NZ extend to Sandy’s wife Phyl and their family, the kindest thoughts and everlasting
support.
TRANS TASMAN
What a glaring omission not to acknowledge the Trans Tasman in my last report.
At a ride hosted by the Ruahine Club on the weekend of the 21/22 November 09, the newly reinstated competition
was launched.
The Sincere appreciation of the Board is extended to Chris King and Marion Tylee for the considerable time, effort
and resources that they gave to organise and reinstate this event. With better understanding of this Event, the Board
has committed to being more supportive and allowing for funding in next seasons budget, the competition being held
in Australia.
HOY
Unable to make this Event (first time) I have a meeting scheduled with Ron Guest to discuss the future of Endurance
at HOY.
However, at the recent Board meeting a commitment was made to work toward next year, being four or five weeks
out from the Nationals, the addition of a One Star ride could be beneficial. The Board is also exploring the
opportunities of securing a partial site at the main arena to promote the sport.
FEI RIDES
The Board is committed to seeking out funding to help run these rides in the future, easing the financial burden off
our Clubs.
NATIONALS
Endeavours to form a partnership with a Club to run this Event in the NI next season have not been conclusive.
Following deliberation the Board have committed to taking full responsibility of the National Championships in the
North Island for the coming season.
We will be approaching appropriate individuals to join us in an Organising Committee for the Event.
The Board has identified preferred venues and will be approaching the appropriate Endurance associated contacts.
This move has been called for in previous years by numerous members, and represents a positive step forward.
NORTH and SOUTH ISLAND CHAMPS
No clubs have yet put up their hand for these Events next season, therefore the Board is in the process of identifying
and approaching suitable clubs.
Discussion has centered around preferred dates, locations and if there is the urgency in this coming season to ran a 3
Star ride at the Island Champs. Obviously it would be preferable, but in the interest of holding an Event it might not
be essential.
FINANCES
As at the start of the year, our National financial position remains tight but controlled.
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There are definite areas that Endurance can save money or better spend it for the more direct benefit of Endurance
members.
A lot of this centers around administration and Endurance keeping more control of their outgoings (expenses).
This Board has already taken steps to address this, all be it not to everyone’s liking.
However, if we are spending member’s funds, let’s make sure we are spending it in such a fashion that it has a more
direct benefit to our Endurance members.
Lots more to talk about, but I have written enough for this edition, I look forward to the trip South, and being a part
of this year’s Nationals, personally we are very pleased with what our team “Arahi Arabians” have achieved this year,
the trip South is the cream on the cake.
Look forward to seeing some of you there.
Kindest Regards and Happy Riding.
Ken McGrath
Standing at stud for the 2009-10 season:
Lexington Tequila
Lexington Tequila is an exciting stallion imported to New Zealand from Australia, previously owned by Lex
Cowen of Lexington Arabians, and now standing at stud at Tararua Arabians. Tequila’s sire is the 1998 East
Coast Champion and Australian National Champion Arabian Stallion Kyremi Illustraa, by Australia’s Supreme
International Champion Stallion, Ralvon Pilgrim. Tequila’s dam is Lexington Bint Ellusion, who is by the sire
of many international champions. Standing at 15.3hh, Tequila has an impressive show record in Australia,
was 2007 NZ National Champion Stallion, and has recently made a promising start to his endurance career
in NZ. Lexington Tequila has a fantastic nature, straight action, beautiful head and awesome movement.
These qualities are consistently being stamped on his offspring.
Service fee $1300 (LFG), AI chilled semen available. Inquiries to Jenny or Shane 06 370 8555
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Issue 4 – 26th March 2010
If you have any notices for the next issue of the 40 Minute Hold please email them to Jo at
[email protected] by the 12th April 2010
COMING EVENTS
March 27/28 – AWEC - http://www.nzequestrian.org.nz/Resource.aspx?ID=7803
April 01-04/04/10 – Canterbury – Nationals
April 03/04 – Waikato - http://www.nzequestrian.org.nz/Resource.aspx?ID=7804
April 17/18 – Waimiha – contact Raewyn on [email protected]
April 17/18 - Marlborough - website http://marlboroughendctr.weebly.com/events.html
April 24/25 - AWEC - http://www.wfep.co.nz/ then click on AWEC logo
April 24/25 – Aorangi – Contact Kevin or Sarah at [email protected]
2010 Endurance NZ National Champs - 1st April to 4th April
2010
Hosted by
Canterbury Endurance and Trail Riding Club Inc.
Officials Courses – FEI and National
Updated information and registration forms now available at:
FEI Courses
http://www.nzequestrian.org.nz/Article.aspx?Mode=1&ID=3816
National Courses http://www.nzequestrian.org.nz/Article.aspx?Mode=1&ID=3815
These courses will only be held if the funding applications are successful. However, we ask you to register
now. Course fees will be refunded if any of the courses have to be cancelled.
The Timaru course is definitely going ahead. Please get your registrations in to Edwina by
the 26th March so final arrangements can be made. Registration form available at
http://www.nzequestrian.org.nz/Article.aspx?Mode=1&ID=3815
National Awards & Ride Results
Latest updates can be viewed at:
Endurance Horse & Rider http://www.nzequestrian.org.nz/Resource.aspx?ID=7800
CTR Horse & Rider
http://www.nzequestrian.org.nz/Resource.aspx?ID=7801
CTR Distance Horse
http://www.nzequestrian.org.nz/Resource.aspx?ID=7802
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If you check the website you will see that all our results are now available for viewing.
http://www.nzequestrian.org.nz/Calendar/EventsCalendar.aspx?FilterView=4&Actions=16&ID=493
This link will take you to the results page and from there select the date and discipline that you want.
:
Now that the results are all processed an update of the Endurance Distance Horse and Distance Rider
Awards will be done as soon as the necessary reports are available. An updated Roll of Honour will be
available as soon as a few hitches with the 2008/2009 kilometres have been sorted.
Sorry for the delay but this is beyond our control.
.Vet Promotions
Congratulations to Kasia Chapman-Labecka for her promotion to FEI 3* level
Yarding of Horses at Rides
Thanks to all those who have made the effort to ensure their yards meet the EnNZ yarding requirements.
Remember
Only one horse is permitted per yard if the yard is made of electric fence tape. This only applies to electric
fence tape yards.
During the day a single tape with electric fence standards as corners may be used. But for overnight
camping the yard must be a minimum of two electrified tapes and rigid corners.
FEI Registrations & Passports
FEI Registration required for all horses and riders entering in CEI 1*, 2* & 3* rides.
FEI Passport required for all horses entering in CEI 2* & 3* rides
Your horse will not be allowed to start in a 2* or 3* ride without a passport. And if you or your horse is not
FEI registered then FEI will disqualify you from the ride.
It is the owners/riders responsibility to ensure their FEI registration and passport requirements are met.
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160km in five hours 45 minutes and 44 seconds
Gulf News March 21, 2010 Dubai: Yousuf Ahmad Al Beloushi extended his red-hot form to rewrite another
world record while Shaikh Hamdan Bin Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, finished
a steady second in yesterday's Dubai Crown Prince Endurance Cup, 160-km FEI-Three star ride at the Dubai
International Endurance City. Al Beloushi, riding 11-year-old grey gelding Jayhal Shazal, led from the very
first stage in the six-stage 160km ride to register another victory for the Al Reef Stables. Al Beloushi and
Jayhal Shazal completed the ride in five hours 45 minutes and 44 seconds to break the world record held by
a horse trained by the rider himself.
Ride Calendar -
http://www.nzequestrian.org.nz/Article.aspx?ID=918
Other Useful Links
ESNZ Website – Endurance
Distance – latest issue
ESNZ & FEI Forms
http://www.nzequestrian.org.nz/News/Newslist.aspx?ID=727
http://www.nzequestrian.org.nz/Resource.aspx?ID=7369
http://www.nzequestrian.org.nz/Article.aspx?ID=2846
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Podium North Island Endurance Champs
– an Australian perspective by Gerard Bou
I thought I'd give you guys some info on the
weekends ride in NZ. A little look-see into how they
do it across the ditch. They like to call themselves
"Down Under" over there but I think a more
appropriate title would be "Off to the side" :)
I was lucky enough to be invited to ride the **120 at
the Nth Island champs by Roger and Sylvia Ireland,
owners of two of the horses supplied to our Trans
Tasman team in November last year. Firstly I must
thank the Ireland family for their invitation and
gracious hospitality.
The weekend included a 32k a 57k a 83.5k a 104.65k
a 160k a 126.5k a 20k a 90,45,62,137,74 and a 63.At
least that's how it seemed at prize giving
(presentation). They had so many rides going on that
I had absolutely no clue as to who was doing what
and which bib meant which ride. They have a
different set up over there where they can have
competitive 40k rides and yes they really did have a
57k ride.????
The ride base was at a place called Otaua (pronunciation unknown) not that far from Auckland. The base
was not very different to what we have here and the view was pretty similar as well with a mountain range
behind us similar to what we would see in the hinterlands of our coastal regions. It wasn't lush and green
as I would have expected but was a little dry. It was also quite warm. I have a theory about the Kiwis and it
goes like this: Kiwis are poured into a mould warm like jelly. They set in the cold and can handle being in
temperatures up to around 20 degrees but once it hits 25 they start to lose their shape and when it hits 27
they start to melt becoming liquid again. As they sat in their kiddie pools trying to maintain shape I was at
times reaching for my jacket as it was a bit cool. "Remind you of home Aussie?” "Err kinda” :)
The main event 160k was run in what they considered hot conditions. Tough on the horses and riders. It
was a competitive ride with a large bunch aiming at placing. The track was very flat for the majority with
loop 3 being some hard work through the forestry and some sandy hills. I was able to renew my strapping
acquaintance with Rios (the horse that Tarnia Kittel won the Trans Tasman on). This time I knew the bugger
so it was a fair bit easier. Unfortunately for Rios and Roger he vetted out at the last lame but it was an
impressive performance by this wonderful grey and enough to gain the interest of the buyers and I do
believe he is now bound for the Middle East. Bye Rios. The ride was won in around 9 1/2 hours. Sorry I
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can't remember who won it but it was a hotly contested ride and the victory was well deserved with the
place getters all riding extremely well to the conditions.
The 120 followed the same track as the 160
along the tidal flats of the Waikato River,
snaking through the levee banks along canals
and farmland. I have never seen a track
marked so well. There were posts left and
right of the track about every 50mts making it
almost impossible to lose your way and it
inspired much confidence knowing that as
long as you stayed in-between the markers
you wouldn't end up face down in a canal
being eaten by the enormous feral coi carp
that scooted off as you passed them sending
thoughts of killer horse eating fish through
your mounts mind. Ducks attacked the
horses regularly as well as the flickering
yellow caution tape that I'm sure is purpose built to scare horses. I can imagine the product development
meeting for it. "Hey let’s make it buzz in the wind and flicker to scare reactive flight animals!" A nearly full
moon illuminated the landscape and there was a sweet smell of humidity in the air punctuated by stiff
breezes that cooled the sweating horse around every 10 minutes or so. The fences are single strand hot
wires down low to keep the cattle in and you have little chance of seeing them in the day let alone the night
so track marking was very important.
Susan Reid, Makahiwi Achilles, 1st & BC, 3* 160km © Pip Mutch
2nd leg did much the same although broke away 10k out taking us toward the away vet gate in the forest.
As the sun rose I could see a fog high ahead. I came around a corner up a hill and realised that it was no fog
but rather the sea spray rising on the winds, bouncing off the rugged cliffed coast opening up to an
absolutely magnificent view of the black sand beach far below and the remnants of the Waikato river
spilling into the ocean. Truly inspirational stuff and an image I shall not soon forget.
3rd leg took us back down toward the beach and as I rode along the shore it started to rain (what else
would you expect in NZ). The rain mixed with the salt spray and it tasted like the ocean as I rode through an
eerie, knarled pine forest, weaving between the mature trees and through the soft black sand that sucked
the life out of my mounts legs. Sharp grasses clung to my jods as we ducked and weaved through some
gorgeous countryside in the humidity that was slowly taking its toll on my cold weather horse. This was a
tough leg. I was off walking the hills by this stage and the sand was also making my legs burn. The tracks
are a lonely place as they don't have the numbers of riders we have and the 25 odd k leg felt like 50. Each
turn revealed another and another all the while the sand became deeper and more difficult to negotiate
with the roots of the trees lying on the surface waiting to trip the unsuspecting horse and send it to the vet
gate lame.
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By the end of the 3rd loop my ride Vigar Hussan was not coping very well. I passed a panel for lameness but
he was tired. The 4th leg was mostly downhill back to ride base through the forest and back along the
banks of the river which was now clear to see as daylight was well upon us. By this stage I was pretty
positive that should I pass the vet check I was going to withdraw my tired horse. We got through ok and I
took him to the represent to confirm my thoughts and we received another panel vote although this time
for metabolics. He again passed but I know how these things end. They end with a horse on a drip, a rider
rueing his decision to continue and a large vet bill, so thankfully with the consent of the Irelands I withdrew
Hussan and he shall ride another day. He looked great the next day after a good sleep and drink so all was
well (excuse me talking about my own ride but kinda had to put it in, part of the story).
It is always interesting to watch others strap their horses. Heat is obviously something that the Kiwis don't
often have to deal with and honestly it showed in the strapping by some crews. Ice was in every bucket and
poured liberally over backs and bums but not over the blood vessels that actually cool horses down. Necks
and inner hind legs were missed by a lot of crews and the lag times were quite long because of it. The
attrition rate was very high (more than 50% by my guess) and the treatment vets were kept busy.
The tracks were similar to what we have here although they have many grass sections. Interestingly the
riders were all whinging about the short gravel road sections whereas here we'll do 80k on them regularly.
Even though they mostly ride on grass there, the horses still all have evidence of concussion on their hoof
walls. There were a few barefoot horses getting around too. The grassy parts of the track were actually
quite hard under foot.
I would urge all of you to go to NZ and attend a ride. There you will be able to "adopt a Kiwi". They are
mostly small and will fit in your luggage for the return journey (except Richard the massive Maori man who
told me that at 110kg and 6'3" and wide as 2 axe handles that he was too small to play rugby. Glad I wasn't
there to play rugby). They are such a friendly welcoming bunch of people that really know how to do a lot
with little. The ride was so very well organised you could be forgiven for thinking that their budget was
large. Once you "adopt a Kiwi" and they "adopt an Aussie" you can enter into a wonderful reciprocal
arrangement whereby you can exchange rides there for here. Yes they talk a bit funny and giggle at you
when you say "fish and chips" but they are
so very welcoming that you are doing
yourselves a disservice by not going. Even if
it's just to watch. We can only stand to
learn from each other. Always a good
thing.
They are all keen to come to Aus and I'm
pretty sure they all believe our tracks are
dead flat and through desert country. "No
hills where you come from hey Aussie".
You can get to NZ in the time it takes to
drive from Toowoomba to Imbil the only
difference being that Bob Sample doesn't
stand at the gate with a metal detecting
Leanne Ireland & Alshar Blue Levi, 1st & BC, 1* JY 103.5km
© Daryl Owen
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wand and a rubber glove with a threatening look in his eye asking you why you are there, how long you will
be there and are you sure I shouldn't check you’re a*#s for 2kg of cocaine?
Go on and make the trip. I'd think that if you got in touch with Endurance NZ you'd be able to sort
something out easy. Or just harass the next Kiwi you see at a ride. There's plenty of them getting about.
Say something like "Hey Kiwi, I've got a bunch of choice beers in the chully bun hows about a wee drink eh
bro?" That'll spark their interest :)
Results, North Island Endurance Champs 2010:
Saturday 30th January 2010
Podium CEI***160km:
1st Susan Reid, Makahiwi Achilles & BC
2nd Angela Doel, SS Shahrayar
3rd Jennifer Chandler, Lace and Fineness
4th Tessa Deuss, Samson II
5th Murray Smith, Glenmore Toy Boy
Sunday 31st January 2010
CEI **126.5km:
1st Jenny Champion, Freckles
2nd Kylie Avery, Silands Jasark
3rd Gary Hurley, Makahiwi Zircon & BC
4th Don Sagar, Wai Totara Domingo
5th Robert Reid, AA Sabatage
CEI JY **126.5km :
1st Michael Wakeling, Iti & BC
2nd Ariana Ranui, Karim NZL
CEI *103.5km:
1st Graham Scheffer, Craig Royston O’Ryan
2nd Jeanette Francis, KD Jayzada
3rd Hilary Webb, Wintridge Keepsake
4th Amanda McConachy, Makahiwi Geneca & BC
5th Alexandra Rogers, Sayfwood Rolling Stone
CEN OPEN 57km Championships:
1st Mark Round, Barack Obama
2nd Kelly Gammie, Tahira Scimitar
3rd Keith McLeod, Majestic Star
4th Wendy Fowler, Supre Nitric
5th Ann Bramwell, Diva
CEN Junior 57km Championships:
1st Amanda Walton, Lotus Blue Moon
2nd Katie Moore, Joe Ballz
CEI JY *103.5km:
1st Leanne Ireland, Alshar Blue Levi & BC
2nd Amanda Walton, Sir Cae
CEN OPEN 80km:
1st Shane McCusker, Papapanui Undercover
2nd Jan Bambury, TC Cindy
3rd Gemma Haywood, Roselea Royal
4th Sandra Haywood, Karamea Bay Shadow
5th Diane Barrett, Makahiwi Laconia
Jenny Chandler, Lace and Fineness, 3rd 160km 3*
© Linda Cottle
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North Island CTR Champs remember Helen Bain
The North Island CTR Championships held out of
Masterton, in early March, was an event to not only
compete for North Island titles, but also to take time
out to remember the late Wairarapa Endurance Club
Secretary, Helen Bain, who last December lost her
life crossing a river on her pinto horse Evo Supremo.
One of Helen’s passions was CTR; she loved the
tactical element of the sport, “riding to time” (This is
further explained later in the story).
Along with many projects Helen had on the go, one
of them was to organise the North Island CTR
Champs which was to be held in January. Due to the
tragic circumstances, the Wairarapa club postponed
the event and it was held on Sunday, March 7.
The event was well attended with most classes hotly
contested.
In the 65km Open Class, Caroline Barber riding
Golden Shelter Tai Sharn of Martinborough, took the
Caroline Barber & Golden Shelter Tai Sharn, Open winners
top spot with a score of 166 points.
“The track was really challenging with a lot of hill
climbing,’’ she said.
``It was a test, keeping up a hot pace over such hilly terrain. I reckon there would have been at least 2000 metres of
climbing in the track.
``I was pleased how my horse performed and also pleased that I made the optimum time of five hours 25 minutes
with only one time penalty. Sooty’s heart rates were really good, so along with a bit of luck on the day, getting my
time right, I ended up with a good score.”
Second place went to Masterton’s Shane Dougan, riding Taralea Sheer
Illusion on 175 points, with third place going to Jenny Champion, riding
Freckles, also from Masterton, on 188 points.
The Intermediate 40km class was won by Sue Smith, riding Shadow II, from
Pongaroa with 105 points. Smith was thrilled with her win and said it was
rather unexpected. Second went to Tina Plastow, riding Alladin La Ish, of
Wellington on 106 points with third going to Russell Thomas, riding Long
Rein Classic, of Wellington on 113 points. Qualifiers were Bryan Whitehead
and Missoula (121 points) Vicky Whitehead and Make Believe Rockafella
(121 points) and Lynne Woodhouse and Alpine Star Charlie (148 points).
The Intermediate 40km Junior class was won by Hannah Whitehead, riding
Makahiwi Shakeer from Tinui on 109 points. Second went to Emma Mason,
riding Tararua Mistalight, from Wellington, on 115 points and third went to
Olivia Woodhouse, riding Auntie Ollie, of Pongaroa on 122 points.
Non Championship classes:
65k - Deirdre Bartlett and Craig Royston Deluxe of Tinui, 156 points.
25k - Eunice Algie, Saamen Silhouette of Pongaroa, 96 points, Scott
Whitehead, AA Jubilee of Tinui, 97 points, Dianne Keech, Wind in the Willows
98, Annette Phillips Saamen Sylvester 99 points (both from Wellington),
Sarah Raleigh, Puketoi Sparkler, Masterton 107 points.
Winning Junior and closest overall to
time, Hannah Whitehead
This year there was a trophy donated by Mark Round in memory of Helen,
called the Helen Memorial Trophy.
Helen was always a stickler for getting her time as close to the “optimum
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time” as possible, avoiding time faults at all cost, so her partner Mark felt it appropriate to donate a trophy to the
rider who had the closest to optimum time.
There was one ride that Helen attended, where she said she was absolutely spot on with her time, to which she told
the time keepers “sorry but your clock is wrong”. This portrays how much she liked getting her time right!
This year the trophy was won by Hannah Whitehead, riding Makahiwi Shakeer, who was only 27 seconds over the
optimum time.
Team Trophy went to Shane Dougan, Emma Mason, Jenny Champion and Hannah Whitehead. Turnout went to Tina
PLastow and Alladin la Ish.
It was a day enjoyed by all (especially the winners, who got to take home a BJ Merino Saddle blanket). This event
also served as a challenging training run to increase fitness levels for horses heading south for the National
Endurance Champs being held at Easter.
Not sure what CTR is? Here are the facts:
 When you enter you are given a total riding time which you need to try to adhere to.
 Say you have three hours to complete your ride and you leave at 9am, you then need to come in at 12pm.
That is what is called the “optimum time”. If you come in early you will gain two penalty points for each
minute you are early and if you are late you will gain one penalty point for each minute you are late. “Riding
to time” is a lot more difficult than it sounds, especially if you are riding over trying terrain where you do
need to keep the pace up in order to keep to optimum time.
 You are not allowed to waste time out on the track, i.e. zig zagging and stopping. If so you will be
eliminated.
 The other component of CTR is your horse’s heart rate.
In a multi-loop ctr event :
The rider crosses the finish line and starts strapping the horse to get the heart rate down to as low a heart beat as
possible. This can be tricky because your riding time does not stop until you call time at the vet ring. So in essence,
your riding time for the next loop becomes less the more time you spend strapping to get the horses heart rate
down after loop one.
On loop two you need to work out how much time you have left for the next loop and what you need to do
out on the track to get across the finish line on the correct minute.
Once you cross the line for the final time, the horse’s heart rate is taken immediately by the vet. Then after
that the heart rate is taken within the next half an hour. It is up to the rider to try and get the horse’s heart
rate as low as possible by cooling the horse down if necessary.
 One main rule in CTR is that you have to trot the last kilometre of the ride. This is to keep all competitors on
a level playing field and will help dictate the overall placings, which really refer to the fitness and
conditioning of the horse. (The last km is marked)
 To work out the scores in CTR you add all three heart rates together plus any time penalties. The lowest
score on the day wins.
A single loop CTR event works in the same way, crossing the line with the heart rate taken and then within the
next half hour.
Interested? CTR clubs in New Zealand are:
Auckland Woodhill
Wairarapa
Marlborough
Canterbury
Please go to the contacts on the Endurance website for a list of club secretaries.
http://www.nzequestrian.org.nz/Article.aspx?ID=761
Story by Caroline Barber
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For Sale from Aspen Hills
1. Aspen Hills Yamaha 14.3hh bay gelding (El Kheir Galal x Aspen Hills Santa Ana). By
the sire of the consistent Karamea Bay Shadow, Yamaha shows all the qualities you
want in an endurance horse. He is forward going, happy to travel on his own, likes
being in front but will travel behind other horses.
He has three lovely paces, a very nice canter. Excellent to shoe. He travels
extremely well, eats well at rides, and thus far has been carrying around 100kg at
his rides. He is more suited to a smaller rider. He is dominant in the paddock but
not nasty to other horses. Has good legs and feet. See him at the Nationals with his
dam.
2. Aspen Hills Felicity (pending). Advocate (Au) x Rayjan Shania (18/2/10). This is an
outstanding foal from the same sire line as the Australian National Champion Klass
and the top sire Maker’s Mark(Advocates ¾ brother) and others such as Fame’s
Presence, Fame’s Passion, Angel of Fame, Gold n Wings etc etc . Felicity’s dam is of
the famed Bremervale programme, and this cross is along the same lines as that of
Bremervale Justice, endurance horse par excellence, as well as Mr Verstility winning
in the hack ring at the highest level.
Felicity is currently chestnut with pretty white markings. She is show quality with
riding horse qualities $5000 neg to the right home
3. Aspen Hills Sirrocco (pending) Aspen Hills Fugitivo x AH Katafah bint Katalina).
(8/12/09) Tall handsome chestnut colt (to be gelded), will mature over 15hh. An
excellent riding type. Fugitivo is by Chronicle DV, the sire who changed the face of
Coolinda Park in Australia. Imported from the US he was selected for his riding
horse qualities. Fugitivo is ¾ brother to the multi Champion Coolinda Park
Captivator( Imp Au, exp Malaysia for endurance) Katafah had a short endurance
career till she broke her knees, she never vetted out. She is by Wind n Fire and half
sister to a 160km qualifier (AA Kalico) $1500 neg
Contact:
Aspen Hills, Gabrielle Deuss on 04 2375085
or visit at 462 Paekakariki Hill Road Pauatahanui. Porirua
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Obituary
Alexander “Sandy” Murrison
Duncan
Born 8th January 1935 in Whakatane,
died 7th March 2010 in Waikato
Hospital, surrounded by his immediate
family.
Sandy was the second eldest of four
children. His parents Colin and Linda
farmed near Awakeri until 1943, then
they moved to the Hinuera Valley,
Matamata. Sandy attended the Hinuera
Primary School followed by Matamata
College. A very keen sportsman, he a
was very enthusiastic rugby player &
horse rider. A delightful character, he
was a true pioneer in at least three
fields: farming; Endurance riding; and
Polocrosse. He and his brother Lachie shore many thousands of sheep to get their first farm by the time
they were 23 & 25 years old respectively. This was the very rugged Makahiwi Station about an hour west
of Taumarunui at the end of a very narrow metal road, prone to slips & rockfalls. It was definitely "young
man's country." They have now owned it for 50 years. Some years ago they bought a much easier farm
nearer town where they have lived since.
Lachie, Sandy & his wife Phyl were all very keen riders and were foundation members of both the Te
Maire Polocrosse Club and the Taumarunui Endurance Club which is the oldest one in NZ.
The Makahiwi Arabian Stud was founded in the early 1960's with the purchase of "Nomad" a purebred
Arabian stallion (Shereef Imp. Au. x Gipsy Maid Imp. Au.) and three mares from the Sisams. From these
foundations many top endurance horses have been bred, their descendants amongst today's winners.
It was very fitting that at this year’s North Island Championships Susan Reid, riding Makahiwi Achilles won
the 160km Ride, a fortnight after Sandy's 75th Birthday.
Sandy won the first 50 mile ride held at Tokoroa in 1970, riding Lachie's mare Cracker, and the following
year he completed the 100 mile ride in Hawkes Bay. They took their horses Cracker & Shimmer over to
compete in the Tom Quilty in Australia in 1973, with Cracker producing the fourth best time only to vet
out by 2 heart beats! He won the 1984 National Ride held in Nelson.
In 1999 Sandy, his eldest son Struan, and the Tylees, travelled to South Africa, Botswana & Namibia
where they rode in several endurance rides - Sandy qualified in both rides, coming 2nd in one of them.
On 1st January 2000 Sandy, aged 65, rode in a 160 km ride held in the Wairarapa placing 2nd after
galloping for the last seven kilometers! At the 2005 North Island Championships, hosted by the
Taumarunui Club at Matiere, celebrating their 30th Anniversary, Sandy qualified in the 100km Ride aged
70. Sandy was also a senior judge of horses.
A keen player of the bagpipes, his coffin was piped into and out of the Taumarunui Cosmopolitan Club, his
favourite horse Makahiwi Andromeda, aged 19, beautifully tacked up with a red bridle, breastplate and
saddle blanket waited patiently beside the hearse. A large crowd of friends attended his farewell, many
travelling from all over NZ to help celebrate his life. It was amazing how much Sandy had fitted into his
life.
He is survived by his wife Phyl, sons Struan & Juanita, Campbell & Lara, daughters Kirsty & Chris Whiunui,
and Katrina, and three grandchildren.
Many years ago Sandy told me that Nomad was a wonderful riding horse whom you could ride all day and
never tire - I have a feeling that they will be riding high above the clouds now, in the heavens, happily
reunited. R.I.P
Barbara McGregor.
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Electrolytes in Endurance horses
Exercising horses produce a lot of heat from muscle contraction and one of the main ways that this heat
can be lost (so the horse doesn’t overheat) is by sweating. Horses can produce up to 10-15 litres of sweat
per hour when exercising in a hot and dry climate and cumulative losses of 30-40 litres during an 80 km
ride in NZ conditions are not uncommon.
As well as the volume of water lost in sweat, there are also substantial losses of the following electrolytes:
chloride, sodium, potassium, calcium and magnesium. These electrolytes are usually maintained within a
narrow band of blood concentration and are important for nerve and muscle activity (including the heart
and gut) as well as maintaining blood pH. Electrolyte abnormalities (deficiencies and becoming too
concentrated) can lead to abnormal muscle contraction such as tying up and “thumps” as well as leading
to the development of fatigue and exhaustion.
Blood sodium concentrations are important for triggering the thirst reflex - think what happens when you
put too much salt on your meal. As a horse sweats and loses water then the sodium concentration should
increase and trigger a reflex to tell the horse that it is thirsty and needs to drink. In some extreme cases,
there has also been a lot of sodium lost in the sweat and so the sodium concentration seems to be
reasonably normal and the horse won’t feel thirsty and hence won’t drink even though it is critically short
of fluids. Low grade pain due to reduced gut movement (a common occurrence in dehydrated horses)
also reduces the thirst response.
Dehydrated endurance horses usually develop metabolic alkalosis (blood pH is higher than normal) due to
the electrolyte losses in sweat. The increased respiratory effort to dissipate heat and increase oxygen
uptake makes this alkalosis worse. Periods of acidosis may occur at maximal exercise intensity (at speeds
over 18 km/hr or bursts of speed up steep hills) but overall an alkalotic state prevails in long distance
exercise. This is in contrast to galloping racehorses which develop an overall metabolic acidosis due to the
build-up of lactic acid in muscles.
Some of these issues of dehydration and electrolyte depletion may already be underlying prior to the start
of a ride depending on training and electrolyte provision and the fact that some horses may have travelled
long distances in hot weather just to get to the ride. This may appear as dry mucous membranes or
reduced gut sounds at the pre-ride vet check. Take note of these parameters and allow the horse to eat
and drink adequately before it begins the ride so that it is not starting the ride already in overdraft.
Nearly all horses will complete a longer ride with some level of dehydration, those that are not wellmanaged in training and during the ride will end up with metabolic alkalosis and electrolyte imbalances.
The consequences of excessive fluid and electrolyte loss in sweat include:
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Exertional myopathies (tying up)
Fatigue / exhaustion
Heatstroke
Laminitis
Kidney and/or liver failure
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Prevention
Electrolyte supplementation requirements can vary a lot from horse to horse according to temperament,
level of fitness and diet (there will be some of the important electrolytes in most forms of feed but there
ratios will vary). In addition, the conditions of the ride as well as the weather on the day will also have a
big effect.
Horses should be getting regular electrolyte supplementation at home when they are in training – after
all, they sweat on those days and not just on competition days. Supplementation can be altered from day
to day according to the amount of work done. There are many proprietary electrolyte formulations on
the market (powders and liquids are available) but you need to check that they are aimed at the type of
work your horse is doing – those that are formulated for racehorses in training are not suited for
endurance athletes due to the different types of muscle activity that are occurring. Many feed
supplements are a combination of vitamins, minerals and electrolytes. Depending on your horse’s diet
and level of work, many of these extras may not be necessary. Horses with a predominantly grass-based
diet shouldn’t need much in the way of extra vitamins and minerals (except probably selenium), horses
getting a lot of grain will need a higher level of vitamin and mineral supplementation due to the fact that a
lot of these are lost rapidly from such feeds or may not have been present to start with.
Horses and other mammals are usually well-equipped to excrete excess electrolytes if they are getting too
much in their feed. This relies on them having access to good quality water so that they can drink and
excrete the substances in their urine or faeces. Excess electrolyte supplementation in a horse that isn’t
drinking well (e.g. during competition) means that the concentration of these electrolytes in the blood
and in cells can become too high and can cause problems. One electrolyte that you do need to be careful
not to over-supplement however is calcium as when the horse has been getting excess calcium it is slower
to respond in a situation when calcium losses are high and this can have more drastic consequences.
Recommendations:
 Use an electrolyte supplement from a reputable company rather than a homemade recipe as they
will have spent a lot of money researching what works best
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Use an electrolyte supplement during the training period, talk to other competitors to find out
what they do
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Don’t suddenly introduce something new into your routine at a competition
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Make sure there is always an adequate source of good drinking water for the horse – it may be
best to offer 2 buckets of water to your horse during a hold time, one with electrolytes and one
without – the horse will usually know what it needs
Jenny Weston BVSc
Massey University Veterinary Teaching Hospital
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ENDURANCE RIDING IN PIOPIO
By Daryl Owen
When the calendar came out at the beginning of the year I noted with glee that Waitomo were again hosting a ride
at their Paemako Station base, just south of PioPio. It is a venue I’ve never been able to ride at before, for one
reason or another. The drive south is awesome. As soon as you hit the Bennydale area you get an idea of the scale
of the country you’re heading into. Paemako Station itself is not the biggest country I’ve ever seen, but there are
some good climbs. Peter Greig, was the course designer, and sent us off on a flowing course through open
farmland. A last moment panic had the organisers scrambling when they discovered that all the troughs on one
section of the course had been dosed with zinc, making them a danger to horses. The solution was to fill the bucket
of a front end loader with water. I heard from at least one rider that it was a good idea, but her horse wasn’t
having a bar of it.
For most it was a very successful weekend. Mark Tylee on Class Act took a decisive win and the Best Conditioned
title in the CEI 2*120km ride and Natalie Bickerton on J A JAvan took first place and Best Conditioned for the
Juniors.
Louisa Muir-Brown and Cyden Nite won the CEN 120km uncontested, and Chris Tylden on Cyden Immaal won
Saturday’s 42km ride. Most of the novices in the CEN classes vetted through
On Sunday Raewyn Carter and Mairo Fire won the CEI 1* 82km ride, but it was Nadine Barker and Arahi Liquid
Amber who took Best Conditioned. Two Juniors headed out in the CEI JY 1*82km ride. One unfortunately vetted
out, leaving Kara Ireland and Joeballz in their first CEI ride to take the honours.
Sunday’s CEN JY 82km was won by Brigitte Smith on Craig Royston Melba and Jeanette Francis on KD Jayzada the
Senior title. Not far behind her however Jennifer Hearn and Al Dhahab Akkadiaan crossed the line, successfully
completing 5000km of competitive distance. This is a notable achievement and she was presented with a chopping
board, donated by sponsors McDonald’s Lime Ltd to mark the occasion.
Another Ireland was out in the CEN 44km ride. Leanne Ireland on Alshar Blue Levi took the line six minutes in front
of Amanda Walton and Lotus Blue Moon.
The weather for this weekend was perfect. The cloud cover was welcome in the morning, heating up a little in the
afternoon. The rain stayed away and the track was dry and not slippery.
Jennifer Hearn’s Al Dhahab Akkadiaan completes
5000km
Robert Reid cools down
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Notice Board
- The next endurance board meeting is May 8, if you have any correspondence for
this meeting please send it to Warrick Allan at least two weeks prior (if
possible).
- The deadline for the next Bulletin (May) is April 9. Send any relevant
contributions to Heidi before then.
- The deadline for the May/June issue of The Distance is May 7, please send your
content to Heidi.
- Sponsorship – if you club or OC is seeking sponsorship for your event please first
contact Ken McGrath or Tony Haywood before approaching any major sponsors
(ie Sponsors already involved with Endurance or other equestrian disciplines) to
ensure the correct procedures are followed.
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National Arabian Championships – Christchurch
Photos by Demelza Hoogeveen
(for more go to: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=188373&id=542556872)
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Champion Junior Gelding
AH Emerald's Fire – Deuss Family, Aspen Hills Arabians –
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Waikato Endurance Taneatua Ride – Sunday 4 April – featuring Elevator Ride
After gaining permission from the Board a Trial Elevator (Novice only) will be run by Waikato on
Easter Sunday.
This is a ride specially designed to encourage riders to have their first try at a multi-loop ride. There
will be three loops in the 80km ride (40, 20, 20), an elevator ride means you can stop your ride at
40km or 60km without being eliminated. As this ride is run as a Novice ride there will be no
placings, but you and your horse will receive credit for the kilometres successfully completed.
There is no penalty for pulling out but you will not be refunded for any kilometres not completed.
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HP Report March
We have now completed both the South and North Island Championships and are quickly facing Nationals.
The North Islands produced some good results from the HP view of wanting to see faster speeds on course and
improved crewing with good vet gate times during the event. The weather couldn’t have been more perfect (well,
perhaps a little less humidity could have been best) and the course was as advertised – providing all with a great
opportunity to run at good consistent speeds. Even though the course was relatively flat it was still quite tricky with
lots of twists and turns through gateways, across canal bridges and roadways. The forest loops consistently presented
changes of footing and it required the riders to pay attention throughout. The out vet gate used for two loops posed
no problem to crews or officials.
Five combinations performed excellently in the 160km, all posting times less than 9hrs 20mins. Only three of these
combinations were on the WEG focus squad, though one has since been added. All WEG combos achieved very well,
focusing on their pre-ride plan throughout and accomplished what it was they set out to do. I found this very
encouraging because it actually required two riders to give up their hunt for the win and remain committed to their
initial plans. This bodes well for good team co-operation and commitment from them as individuals.
On the Friday morning prior to the event start I held a very informal but productive training session with all the squad
riders and grooms who were in attendance at the event. This consisted of a short meeting where we talked about
the Team focus required for WEG and the commitment that would be required and the need for appreciation of and
respect for each other as Team mates. This was followed by a stretching and flexibility session, a talk on mental
preparation for the ride, a walk to review the difficulties of the first one kilometre of the course and finally a short
fitness assessment of core body strength. The session was well attended and the mood very upbeat and positive.
Following Nth Islands the WEG squad was reviewed and published on the website. Three combinations were placed
on the A squad with the remainder all sitting on the B squad. The selectors and myself felt that the A squad members
had by this point shown enough of a performance to warrant selection and it is now a priority for them to keep their
horses in best possible condition and health. A Nationals performance over 160km is not required from any of these
combinations. The B squad members are all combinations who are required to produce a good showing at Nationals.
It is completely obvious that there will only be one winner at the Championship so the selectors will be observing all
aspects of rider performance and race plan completion.
We are in a very healthy position for selection and I suggest there will be some difficulty in choosing final
combinations.
Several grooms have come forward as wanting to be on the WEG team and some of these will have an opportunity to
team up with riders at Nationals.
The basic timeline program is that a smaller squad will be announced after Nationals.
It is planned to have WEG Team training camps in each of the months May, June, July and August.
Madonna Harris
ESNZ High Performance Leader for Endurance
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Endurance NZ National Directory
North Island Clubs
Auckland / Woodhill
Jan Bambury
24 A Springfield Road,
Western Springs
AUCKLAND
Ph: 09 815 7970
Email: [email protected]
Taupo
Marion Tylee
2848 Main Road
RD1
OWHANGO
Phone: 07 895 4641
Email: [email protected]
Counties
Wendy Farnell
230 Gleeson Road
RD 3
Waiuku
AUCKLAND
Ph: 09 235 7457 (evenings)
Mbl: 0274 934 851
Email: [email protected]
Kohuratahi
Pip Mutch
RD26
KOHURATAHI
Stratford
Ph: 06 762 5553
Fax: 06 762 5583
Email: [email protected]
Ruahine
Maureen Munro
Umutoi North Road, RD1
APITI
Ph: 06 328 4838
Email: Maureen.Munro@
crombielockwood.co.nz
Taumarunui
Aimee Robinson
164 Kawautahi road
Owhango
3989
Ph: 07 895 4844
Email: [email protected]
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Waikato
Jenny Chandler
655 Kakaramea Road
RD6
TE AWAMUTU
Ph: 07 825 2621
Fax: 07 856 8496
Email:
[email protected]
Waimiha
Raewyn West
RD 2
Taumarunui
Ph:07 895 6287
Email: [email protected]
Wairarapa
Bryan Whitehead
159 Watsons Road
RD 6
Masterton, 5886
Ph: 06 377 7406
Email: [email protected]
Waitomo
Peter Greig
1825 Pomarangai Rd
R.D. 5
TeKuiti 3985
Ph: 07 8767408
Mob: 027 7262350
Email: [email protected]
South Island Clubs
Aorangi
Kevin James
53 Glencoe Road, RD80
OAMARU
Ph: 03 439 5949
Email: [email protected]
Canterbury
Rebecca Kenney
68 Rolleston Drive
Rolleston 7614
CHRISTCHURCH
Email: [email protected]
Ph: (03) 347 7132
Mobile (027) 4084 182
http://www.freewebs.com/canterb
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MacKenzie
Paula Humphries
167 Nixons Rd
RD 17
Fairlie
03 685 6003
Email: [email protected]
Marlborough
Fiona Hyson
195 Shandon Road
Waihopai Valley
R D 6 Blenheim 7276
Ph (03) 5724 246 evenings
Email: [email protected]
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Nelson
Alison Higgins
Twynham
RD2
NELSON
Ph: 03 521 1884
Email: [email protected]
Mt Linton
Lisa Simpson
412 Wendon Creek Rd
RD 7,
GORE 9777
Ph/Fax: 03 202 5383
Email: [email protected]
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Mt Nimrod
Katy Anscombe
269 Smart Munro Rd
RD 13
Pleasant Point
Ph: 03 614 8052
Email:
[email protected]
Trevezant Club
Trevor Copland
1044 Glendhu Road
Waimumu
RD4
Gore
Ph: 03 208 0493
Email: cosydellarabians
@woosh.co.nz
Endurance New
Zealand Board
Ken McGrath (Chair)
PO Box 144
OTOROHANGA
Ph: 07 872 7730
0274 984 156
Email: [email protected]
Gabrielle Deuss (Vice)
462 Paekakariki Hill Rd
RD1
Porirua
Ph: 04 237 5085
Mobile: 021 456 963
Email: [email protected]
Dale Neill
PO Box 534
Ashburton 7740
Ph: 03 325 4358
Mobile: 021 325 238
Email: [email protected]
Heidi Bulfin
PO Box 27
Tua Marina
Blenheim
Ph: 03 570 5197
Mobile:021 544 576
Email: [email protected]
Tony Haywood
Fire No 35,
SH2
Opaki,
Masterton 5921
Ph: 06 370 5100
Mobile: 021 392 592
Email: [email protected]
Edwina Francis
2191 State Highway 16
RD 2
Helensville
AUCKLAND
Ph: 09 420 9095
Mobile: 021 683 759
Email:[email protected]
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Shane Dougan
399 Black Rock Rd
Masterton
Ph:06 370 8555
Fax: 06 370 8558
Mobile: 027 247 4484
Treasurer
Sharon Nisbett
Totara Heights
88 Valley
RD1
WAKEFIELD
Ph: 03 541 8164 Fax: 03 541 9164
Mobile: 027 243 9173
Email: [email protected]
Technical Committee
Jo Lankow
2484 State Highway 4
Rd 1
OWHANGO
Ph: 07 895 4661
Email: [email protected]
Jacqui Mason
73 Clouston Rd
Clouston Park
Upper Hutt 5018
Ph: 04 526 4822
Email: [email protected]
Endurance contacts at
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Warrick Allan for general queries
Fiona Bentley for registration queries
Equestrian Sports New Zealand
PO Box 6146
Te Aro
WELLINGTON 6141
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