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THE MAKING OF THE COVER PAGE (or how to turn your pony into a Pegasus) • Emily (14) and Mistie Arizona (18) are usually found at various Interschool events or open dressage competitions. Mistie has been a fabulous pony for several young riders over the years, and so when she was given the opportunity to become a Pegasus for a day, she thought that sounded like a lot of fun! Mistie allowed Emily to join in the photoshoot, as long as she wore a dress…

Have you ever thought about becoming a FARRIER? • Good farriers are always in high demand! If you love working with horses and love working outdoors, have you ever considered becoming a farrier?

Victoria's best farriery students recognised • GOTAFE at Wangaratta is currently the only centre in Victoria where you can train to complete a Certificate IV in Farriery. The ages of students currently ranges from 16 to 38 years of age, with a ratio of around 25% females to 75% males. This is an all time historical high for the number of females training to be farriers!

My Riding Instructor

National Interschools

New Year - Time to get organised! • What are your plans for the year? Is it to get to a competition for the first time? Is it to try and go up a level from what you did last year? Is it just to ride more? Now is the time to start planning your year.

Thumbelina

Whips - do you need them? • Whips and crops can serve a very useful purpose, but they can be easily misused

Pony Club Reader Stories • We love reading our Reader's Pony Club stories. There are always so many different activities to try at Pony Club, from the Olympic disciplines through to cattle work! Congratulations to both Charlie and Taylor who also have a stash of ribbons from Pony Club events.

READER STORIES

Desert

HORSE HACKS • Sponsored by KC Pet Supplies

How to get the Perfect Plait

ASHLEE McDONALD

WIN YOUR OWN DYNASTY PERFORMANCE PLAITING SPRAY

WINNER!!!

The Oldenburg • The Oldenburg, or Oldenburger breed is indeed a showstopper. The warmblood horse native to Northern Germany is known for its athletic ability and it isn’t uncommon for the breed to excel at dressage, show jumping, cross country, and driving, consistently maintaining its well-known enthusiastic and kind temperament.

Did you know?

Hydrating hooves in dry, hot weather

Do you know your horse's Vital Signs? • It's important to know your horse's vital signs when they are healthy as a change in these may indicate that something could be wrong with your horse!

HAY! It's not all about lucerne…

Ten ponies of Christmas

Bake your horse a Christmas Cake! • Emily tests out a horse Christmas cake recipe and lets Lolli, Mistie and Andy say YAY or NEIGH to the outcome!

Make your own Christmas Horse Pop Up Card

FEATURE SUPERSTAR • The Feature SuperStar of each issue will receive a DIY jewellery kit from Monika at Living Horse Tails. Thanks to Monika you will be able to have a keepsake of your SuperStar to have with you forever!

SuperStars

READER PHOTOS

The Hay Shed

Craft and Cooking

Colouring in competition Winners

PUZZLES AND ACTIVITIES

COMPETITIONS AND PHOTO SUBMISSIONS • NOTE THAT ALL COMPETITIONS ARE NOW BEING EMAILED TO: competitions@horsewyse.com.au

WINNER!