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> Rebecca Penman - Grass Staggers
> Photo of the year competition
  March 2009 Horse Resource Newsletter

Welcome to the Autumn!

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March is officially the beginning of autumn even though you wouldn't know if with the amazing weather that we are still having. We are excited to announce that Equine Trader can now offer new and exciting sections for you all to enjoy! We would love to know what you think about these additional sections so email us at info@equinetrader.co.nz

Equine Trader auctions are coming soon!

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Auctions will be free to run with a minimal success fee percentage taken when the items are sold. We will also be starting to charge a very small fee for classified listings in the near future.

Monthly new member draw sponsor

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We are excited to announce that X-halt New Zealand Ltd are our 2009 sponsor for the monthly new member draw. They are generously giving our new members the opportunity to win their some of their quality products each month.

"X-Halt NZ Ltd are importers and distributors of quality solutions for performance horses Finish Line Horse Products - The Performance Horse Specialists and Gateway Equine USA - Over 25 yrs of providing proven results for horses of all ages & disciplines. The products they represent are designed as a tool in the management of our equine athletes, to help produce their best possible performance. All products have outstanding reputations and give reliable results and are hand picked and trailed in NZ for performance and reliability before being added to the range. If it does not perform we will not represent it! Products include anti inflammatorys, joint support, gastric solutions, calming and energy aids, respiratory system support, solutions for muscle recovery, tie up and stiffness, hoof & coat conditioners, circulatory system support, insect repellents, iron and vitamin supplements, and electrolyte support.

So get your friends and family to join Equine Trader so they will be in the draw to win this great prize.
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New features on Equine Trader

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Read interesting articles on a various equine topics.

Point Grass staggers by Dr Rebecca Penman BVScMRCVS
Point How to prepare your horse for the farrier by David Hankin Dip. WCF.
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Iamge Blog:
Read about the highs and lows of breeding your own foal.
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Iamge Ask the Experts:
Send in your questions and pictures for expert advice.
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Iamge E-newsletter on line:
Equine Trader monthly newsletters are now available to view on-line.
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Iamge Obituary's:
Have you lost a special horse? Equine Trader now has a R.I.P. section for all those much missed equine friends.
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Iamge Photo of the Year
competition is up and running so click here to vote for your favourite pic. There is more information about this fantastic competition below.
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FES Power Hour

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FES Power Hour - be in to win an amazing lesson with different top level instructors over the year. Click here for more information. This fantastic monthly competition is proudly sponsored by Franklin Equine Supplies. This month you can win a lesson
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Stubben Photo of the Week

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ImagePhoto of the week competition. Send your favourite horsey shot to comp@equinetrader.co.nz and be in to WIN a fantastic Stubben prize pack valued at $50.00.
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Cowboy verses Dressage Rider



Click on above to view video on You Tube


Hoof-care tips with David Hankin

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David heads a professional farriery practice in Christchurch.  He is passionate about improving standards of hoof care in New Zealand...

What your farrier expects from you...
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Dr Rebecca Penman BVScMRCVS

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Rebecca was born in Auckland and grew up riding in Coatesville. She completed her Bachelor of Veterinary Science in 2003 at Massey...

There have been a few cases of "Grass Staggers" around recently...
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Visit Clothes Horse Saddlery website for a wide range of products for the Horse, Rider and Stable.
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Erin's Blurb

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Wow March is upon us already! You will have noticed some pretty big changes to the website and expect to keep seeing more! We are launching our auctions soon which I know a lot of people have been waiting for. You won’t have to wait much longer for it so keep your eyes open for it as over the next week you will see it appear.

Equine Trader as usual is down to the Kelt Capital Horse of the Year event and is one of the big sponsors for this event. We met a lot of you last year and we look forward to meeting more of you again this year. We have some huge things to give away down at HOY including a trip to the Gold Coast so make sure you come and see us to find out how to win. You can click here for more details on all of the competitions we are running down there.

I have placed a new blog up for you to read as well. It was a tough one to write but I am happy to be sharing this with you guys. To read it click here.

As usual keep your eyes on the site and keep coming back to see more and more changes as we grow.


   

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