Linda Hawley
County Saddles

In 2007 after spending 12 plus years in the USA I returned to NZ full of “evangelistic” enthusiasm for the art of saddle fitting with my role as County Saddlery’s New Zealand representative, based in Cambridge. A rider since a toddler, I was a keen pony clubber and competitor. The greatest enjoyment coming from bringing on young horses and successes included Brigadier, a Dutch Warmblood latterly taken to Grand Prix by Australian international Ricky McMillan, and the eventer Graffiti Grey.

Whilst in the USA I decided to change my life style, even though I had a great life, something was missing. The change would have to place me back around horses, it would have to be something I was going to love. This led me to the Maryland HQ of County Saddles, a leading brand crafted in the heart of the saddle industry in Walsall, England. (The brand used to be available in New Zealand ‘on the shelf’ prior to the company deciding some years ago to concentrate on custom, made-to-order saddles).

County needed an agent for Southern California and that was a region I had always wanted to explore. I decided this was something I could do with enthusiasm, based on my wealth of horsemanship skills, knowledge and love for horses. I undertook the Master Saddlers’ Association saddle fitter course, together with intensive training at County Saddlery, learning about their multiplicity of saddle options and in their unique solutions for horse and rider soundness through fitting the right saddle.

County saddles are still made on the traditional laminated beech wood trees, flocked with pure wool and covered with the finest leather. The combination of County’s quality product, and my expertise in choosing the right saddle from the 4 dressage and 4 jumping models, with total customisation for both horse and rider where required, ensures maximisation of the horse’s performance and the rider’s comfort. It’s a personal service, by appointment only and I am determined to see County become as popular here as it is with riders through Olympic level in the USA and Europe. With top riders in NZ , Kallista Field, Penny Castle, Debbie Barke, Matthew Grayling, Hannah Appleton, Nicoli Fife (to name a few) already experiencing the ‘County’ difference I think I am heading in the right direction.

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Jenny Lomas

Jenny Lomas is a Natural Hoof Care Practitioner based near Paeroa.

She is an Instructor for and Founding Member of the Hoofcare Organisation of New Zealand (HOOFNZ) www.hoofnz.org.nz

Formed in 2007 to meet the increasing interest in Natural Hoof and Horse Care, HOOFNZ promotes non-invasive trimming and lifestyle principles more in line with the evolutionary development of equines.

Jenny trained with American Association of Natural Hoof Care Practitioners (AANHCP) certifying in 2005 and becoming the first AANHCP Field Instructor and Certified Practitioner in Australasia. Though no longer affiliated to the AANHCP, the skills and information she gained through training with Pete Ramey, Cindy Sullivan, Steve Dick, Jaime Jackson and others remains the basis for her hoof and horse care business, Equine Rehab. For more information go to www.equinerehab.co.nz

Kim Hughes

Kim is the National Tutor for the NZ Farriers apprentice school. He has over 25 years of experience including being a three time winner of the Open Farriers National Championship. He has worked in 15 different countries. He is based in Racecourse Road Cambridge and owns the NZ Farriers Academy.

Anne Hjorth Show Rider and Judge

Horses have always been a big part of Anne's life starting with ponies and competing in showing, round the ring and show jumping her B Grade Show jumping ponies, then progressing through to hacks. She grew up in a family involved with thoroughbreds, showing and hunting. Her father was an owner-trainer and both her parents bred racehorses. Everyone thoroughbred that started at the races had a win.

Anne has been an RAS Judge for more than 10 years and in recent years a Grade 1 Tutor Judge. Has had judging appointments at the New Zealand Horse of the Year, Queensland Owner/Rider Horse of the Year, plus many A&P show's within New Zealand.

She has had great success in the show ring with all the horses she has produced off the track, the most recent being the now 6 year old Savile Row, who is in first season was runner up Saddle Hunter of the Year as a 5 year old in 2008.

She continues to enjoy finding nice types off the track and producing them for the show ring.

Dr Liza Scneider Holistic Veterinarian
EBT Examiner

Growing up in South Africa, Liza loved looking after a diversity of animals and learning about the wonders of nature. Being particularly active on the sports field, she occasionally sustained sporting injuries which an Osteopath would attend to, getting her back into competition much more quickly than the doctor thought possible. This, in addition to her sickly brother being treated successfully with homeopathy, instilled in Liza from an early age that “where there’s a will there’s a way” and by respecting natural principles long term health can be easily sustained.

After qualifying as a vet in 2000 at Ondestepoort, South Africa, Liza immigrated to New Zealand, settling in Auckland for three years. During this time Liza worked primarily in small animal veterinary practice, gaining experience and proficiency in all aspects but especially enjoying surgery and emergency medicine. She also provided veterinary consultancy services to various companies pioneering veterinary hyperbaric medicine and equine interval hypoxic training in New Zealand. Throughout her career she has sought and applied complementary and natural therapies which are easy to learn, practical to apply and highly effective at assisting her patients to heal.

In 2003, Liza moved to Tauranga and established Holistic Veterinary Services which integrates all the advantages of conventional veterinary medicine with natural and complementary therapies. Holistic Veterinary Services has grown exponentially over the years and during 2008 has been the proud winner of two business awards recognizing the exceptional contribution which it makes to the community.

Liza is passionate about “helping animals of all kinds” and has a special interest in wildlife rehabilitation, having established a charitable trust, ARRC (Animal Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre), to fulfil this role in the Bay of Plenty.

Liza is also the author of “You CAN Do It!!!” (A book for people about losing body fat, nutrition, exercise and maintaining optimal health) as well as several articles relating to fitness and nutrition and various veterinary topics published in a variety of magazines and newspapers. She is also a regular speaker at seminars conducted for the promotion of the above book as well as education on human nutrition, healthy lifestyle habits, and her work as a vet. Liza has featured regularly on the radio as the Newstalk ZB vet across the Bay of Plenty and has also been on The Good morning television show. She delights in educating, inspiring and entertaining people about sustainable healthcare and the importance of preserving our natural heritage.
www.holisticvets.co.nz

“After examining the first group of EBT student practitioners, I am impressed with the students overall knowledge and their ability to apply it, especially their approach which encompasses all contributing factors, addressing their patient with a holistic approach.”