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Features 14 2012 Grand National Show 22 Board of Directors Speak Out 32 Classical Dressage in 2012 34 Lela BA: Auction Filly 36 Remembering Pam Hecht 46 Shine in the Show Ring 50 What the Hack? 56 World of Driving 62 Body Clip Like a Pro 64 Go for the Gold 74 Showing on the Triangle 76 50 Years of Traveler 80 Youth Showmanship 90 Western Dressage Departments
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President’s Letter Letters to the Editor Member News Membership Form Dressage Report
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Significant Sires The Cards Are In Show Report Meet the Members Youth Forum 2012 Committees
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Board of Directors Warren Mather • President Nancy Latta • Vice President Susan Cox • Treasurer Nancy Nathanson • Secretary John Brown • Director Gloria Hennen • Director Amanda Latta-Shields • Director Gareth A. Selwood • Director Magazine Committee Amber Lentz • John Brown • Leah Strid Creative Director, Designer:
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Greetings to everyone:
On behalf of the entire Alliance Board of Directors may you have the most joyous of new years, filled with success, happy horses and good health. As 2012 begins, there are many things happening within the Alliance to be excited about. Membership is growing and it is exciting to see the explosion of this organization, formed solely for the promotion, exhibiting and showing of this special breed. I would like to thank the Board Of Directors for the time and dedication they have put into making the Alliance what it is today.
The Alliance welcomes New Members: Bill & Terry Addis, Edward, OK Dawn Anderson, Beloit, KS Joanne Asman, Burbank, CA Gabriele Baker, Dansville, MI Debi Berger, Jupiter, FL Chris Bickford, Sherwood, OR Diane Cerveny, Malibu, CA
The Alliance Source began as a concept one year ago and has grown to 100 pages full of beautiful ads and many informative and educational articles. Congratulations to the magazine committee for their time and effort, you have done a phenomenal job. The concept of the Alliance Source, since its inception, has been to give breeders and members a forum (run at cost) in which to advertise, tell their stories, and share their successes. I encourage breeders, owners and trainers to support it by advertising and subscribing.
Joanne Crockett, Aubrey, TX
Plans are well underway for the upcoming 2012 Grand National Championship Show, which will be held in Midland, TX. The decision to move the show to a more central location has been well received and the planning committee has come up with many new and innovative additions to the show, which will make in an international event you will not want to miss. Let’s all meet in the middle!
Kay Greenbury, Milford, MI
This year marked the second year of our Significant Sires Program. This year’s auction went very well and we are now only one year away from participants competing for cash prizes in the first Significant Sire classes in 2013! New committees have been formed, which will be outlined in this issue. If you are a member and would like to share your expertise or passion, I encourage you to get involved by contacting us to serve on a committee.
Kelly DeJong, Sheridan, OR Cynthia Dittman, Reno, NV Rosemary/Doug Ferdinand, Sarasota, FL Mindy Finelli, Flemington, NJ Rachel Frieman, Los Angeles, CA Megan Gerber, Pennsylvania Furnace, PA Cauleen Glass, Rancho Santa Fe, CA Anita Harkness, Burbank, CA Margo Hepner-Hart, Hillsboro, OR Meghan Holt, Camarillo, CA Bill Hughes, Chino Hills, CA Karen Jenkins, Bradenton, FL Cassie Kinney, Elkhorn, WI Karen Knarr, DVM, Chickamauga, GA Kayla Livengood, Lee’s Summit, MO Joci Lyon, Wilson, NY Kyle Lyon, Wilson, NY Sharon Madere, Midlothian, VA Allison Mathy, Sonoma, CA Michelle Meyers, Genoa City, WI Regina Michael, Pennsylvania Furance, PA Kathleen Miller, Sundland, CA Jayni Morris, Sarasota, FL
Many shows across the country have decreased their fees as a reflection of the economic situation we are facing in this country. Remember that your participation in shows adds exposure, creating interest in our breed, which leads to a better market for sales. In closing I wish everyone a very successful year with your horses. I hope your new foals are healthy, that your breedings are successful and that when you show, your horses place well. Please continue to share your dreams, passion and horses with as many people as you can. The best way to accomplish this is to Get out and Show!
Tiana Ng Hornickel, Huntley, IL Sarah Pinney, Vista, CA Addison Portillo, San Marcos, CA Ashley Principato, Elkhorn, WI Karen Sausman, Mt. Center, CA Sandy Shields, Palmdale, CA Kate Shook, Vashon, WA Joe Skelton, Bellvue, CO Steven Stiller, Elkhorn, WI Steve Strunk, Seal Beach, CA Marsha/Robert Turney, Ponoka, AB (Can)
Sincerely, Warren J. Mather AAALSHA President
Tina Veder, Ocala, FL Terry Waechter, Modesto, CA Judith Warner, Asheville, NC Lisa Williams, Paradise Valley, AZ
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Comments Huge compliments to the last issue of Alliance Magazine. It has to be the fattest publication for these breeds that I have seen in a while. Good of the staff to provide some news from the City of Industry competition as it remains the largest competition for the PRE and I doubt that ANCCE’S El Caballo even gave them coverage last year. Ramiro Vega expressed a desire to communicate amongst ourselves in planning dates this year. I am not sure if they have pinned down a date for City of Industry but maybe the Alliance Magazine can serve as the announcement place for any final show dates. ~ Maria McCarty Cover photo is gorgeous! ~ Barbara Price I enjoy reading the member answers to your questions and their bios. Since we can’t know everyone, it is very interesting to see how others are involved with the breed. Also, the overall quality is exceptional.... ~ Gail Santana Just got mine, it’s amazing!! And HUGE, lots of content and gorgeous ads. Super well done!! ~ Sarah Hollis
The Alliance Source arrived today and want to express to you my reaction to the Magazine. WOW ... OUTSTANDING !!!!!!!! Article about the need for qualifying: Right ON. Kudos to all of you. Thanks again for all your effort. It is certainly a masterpiece. You have raised the bar and explains what the Alliance is all about. Highlighting with the personal touch comes through with show casing the celebration of the horse and the humans that love them. ~ Nancy Latta What a lovely magazine! ~ Joanne Crockett It’s finally out! The article for the BHOTM Youth! Thanks so much to the Alliance for letting us have a spot in your magazine! ~ Ashley Principato I just booked a breeding for my stallion Legacy’s Conquistador del Sol for next year. I asked where they found out about him and they told me they saw him advertised in the Alliance Source. I can say first hand, advertising in the Alliance Source WORKS! ~ Debi Berger Got the new magazine today. Looks amazing! ~ Jeanne Mattiussi
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Bricco Equestrian Center Elkhorn, Wisconsin
place. Owners Paul and Gail Bricco have a knack for making all feel welcomed and valued. Evelyn Taylor as trainer and manager brings a unique perspective to the farm, being a generational horsewoman as well as being a RN and massage therapist. Our team is rounded out by our working students Joye Esch, Sam Hybicki, Ashley Principato,Cassie Kinney and Michelle Myer. We must mention as well, DJ and Craig, Sharon and Marvin, Rick, and the sisters Ruth and Hannah. We welcome visitors anytime. Stop by, the coffee is always on!
CHOICE Show Horses Somis, California
H. Paul and Gail Bricco have been involved with Andalusian horses for over a decade. In the late 90’s, Paul and Gail were introduced to the Andalusian breed by Gareth Selwood. Like so many others, they started by breeding a mare to produce a part bred, then being captivated by the breed, purchased a few purebreds, started a breeding and show program, and became one of the top breeders of Andalusians in the country. Paul and Gail purchased this farm in 2002. Retaining the services of trainer Gareth Selwood and the name Selwood Park, the farm’s horses became well known in the Andalusian world, winning countless National Championships, USEF Horse of the Year awards, USEF breeder of the year, and more. After a fantastic run for the Bricco – Selwood team, the year 2009 brought a major change. Gareth made the tough decision to move his business, Selwood Park, to Florida. The farm is now Bricco Equestrian Center. What we offer is a holistic approach to the management, training and understanding of horses. The well-being of the horse is considered in the areas of mind, body, spirit and emotions. Careful attention to detail in the aspects of diet, herd and stall placement, training routines, human horse interactions and collaborative veterinary care result in horses that are happy, healthy, friendly and willing to learn and perform. All training is done based on the horse’s innate ability to communicate, and several of our horses actually function as assistant trainers. With this being the foundation to what we do, it has enabled us to be successful in the show ring and in fostering the enjoyment of horses as wonderful companions and friends. In addition, our approach has garnered us recognition for our rehabilitation of the injured equine athlete. Bricco Equestrian Center has a dynamic team in
We would like to start out by thanking all of our clients for their support and congratulate them on their success in the 2011 season! It is a joy to show some of the top horses in the country. A special congratulations goes out to Peregrino de Fraile II, owned by Hacienda Marz for being the highest selling stallion in the Alliance Significant Sires auction. Congratulations to Anne and Brian of Valhalla Andalusians for winning this breeding - we can’t wait to see what he will produce bred to one of their exceptional mares. We are pleased to welcome Xato, Buckskin Lusitano stallion to our barn! He will
be standing and showing with Choice Show Horses for the 2012 season. In September, we had a photo shoot at the ranch with Kevin Kidder and got some unique and timeless photos of the stallions, mares and babies. Although it was a very long couple days, the results were well worth it! With the show season over, we have been busy making plans for shows and events for the upcoming year. We will be hosting an open house in the Spring at Hacienda Marz, so look for your invite to what promises to be a fantastic event. Besides Xato, we are standing several other quality stallions this season, our website has all the updated information: www.choiceshowhorses.com. In other news, we are looking forward to attending the 2012 Grand National Championship Show in Midland, TX. Hope to see you all there!
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Lee’s Summit, Missouri
Corona Real Show Horses, with owners Leigh Anne Romans and Susan Cox, travelled to Ft. Worth in October for the IALHA Nat. Championships, and came away from the show well-pleased with our results. We are very proud of Imperiosa CVIII (Imperioso D x Minerva-MAC)! This talented mare has truly proven herself, having been recognized several years in a row by the Spanish judges- as a 2 yearold she was Nat. Champion Spanish Mares, judged by the Hon. Mercedes Gonzales Cort. As a 3 yearold she was Alliance Nat. Champion Spanish Mare, judged by the Hon. Florencio Moreno Moreno; and now as a 4 year-old she was Reserve Nat. Champion Spanish Mare, judged by the Hon. Antonio Vazquez Fernandez. She also was the Nat. Champion Andalusian Show Pleasure Driving Open and Reserve Nat. Champion Andalusian Show Pleasure Driving Amateur. She is in foal to KA Tabasco. Our first crop of KA Tabasco foals did quite well: CR Mai Tai (KA Tabasco x Mai Maria) went Reserve Nat. Grand Champion Half-Andalusian Fillies 2 and Under, and CR Gloriosa (KA Tabasco x Supremely Superfine) went Top Five (3rd on the cards) HalfAndalusian Mares All Ages Amateur to Handle class. AL Alegría (Escamillo x Makita) was Nat. Grand Champion Andalusian Junior Mare 3 & 4 year-old against eight very nice competitors in this very prestigious class, but we were especially proud of her, having had only a short time under saddle, when she was named Reserve Nat. Champion Andalusian English Pleasure Hunt Seat Open out of a very competitive class of 11, as well as Reserve Nat. Champion Andalusian English Pleasure Hunt Seat Jr Horse. Cobalto (Palida x Zorro), owned by Stella Brown, was Nat. Champion and Reserve Nat. Champion, respectively, in Andalusian Jr. Geldings Open and Amateur, as well as Reserve Nat. Champion Andalusian Country English Pleasure Jr. Horse. Palida, owned by Joy & Stella Brown, had an excellent show, winning the Nat. Championship
Lyric Dressage Petaluma, California
Allison Mathy of Lyric Dressage choreographed and performed an Iberian horse quadrille for “Dressage in the Wine Country” in Santa Rosa, California. The four white stallions represented some of the finest of the breed while showcasing traditional costumes and riding to beautiful classical music. Riders Allison Mathy on Vaquarius and Carolyn Carroll on Quarteto do Top represented a rare showing of mother and daughter riding their father and son Lusitano stallions. They were
accompanied by Lorna Goode on Jaleo and Jeannette Deramalaere on Uh-la-la, rounding out an extremely attractive foursome. The success and excitement from the performance in Santa Rosa led to a command performance at the USDF/ CDS Championships at Rancho Murieta, California, where the quadrille was celebrated by a statewide audience. See the performance at DWC by entering into YouTube search: Iberian Quadrille. Contact Allison Mathy for more information about the magnificent Lusitano breed: allisonmathy@ yahoo.com
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Corona Real Show Horses
Country Pleasure Driving Amateur, Top 5 Andalusian Sr. Mares 5 and Over, Top 5 Country English Pleasure Open, as well as placing in several other classes. She was also Nat. Champion Andalusian/HalfAndalusian Showmanship in Hand (with Jr. Exhibitor Katie Barker.) Claire De Luna NR, owned by Dawn Anderson, acquitted herself well as a youngster at her very first show ever, and will be a filly to watch in years to come. Lone Star Bravio (Bravio x Cherish Seeker) continues his multi-year winning streak-- Reserve Nat. Champion Half-Andalusian English Pleasure Amateur, Nat. Champion Andalusian/HalfAndalusian Saddle Seat Equitation (with Jr. Exhibitor Sophie Brown,) and Top 5 Half-Andalusian English Pleasure Hunt Seat Open (with Dawn Anderson.)
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MyLeah Andalusians Calwood, Missouri
4 Remaining Revised Mares - 2 in foal for 2012 3 Remaining Inscribed Fillies We want to thank all of you who have purchased our horses and those that have bred to our marvelous stallions. Without your support we would not have been able to produce our Pure Spanish Horses with Championship Morphology, Movement & Performance. SMDR PRE’s are proven Champions having won: • National & Reserve National PRE In-Hand Champions • USDF National & Reserve Musical Freestyle Championships • USDF Regional Open Championships and Reserve Championships • USDF Regional Championship Qualifiers at all Levels • National & Reserve Championships in Saddle Seat, Driving, & Western Pleasure
Spanish Legacy Andalusians
We are excited to welcome Aldonza OSF to our program! This lovely Azteca mare has unbelievable movement and is an absolute doll to work with. We hope to introduce her and our other exceptional Iberian Warmblood Topaz de Plata to the show ring this season. This spring will be an exciting one, with new additions to our barn and lots of horse shows on the agenda!
Bradenton, Florida
Skelton Mountain Bellvue, Colorado
From all of us at Skelton Mountain Dream Ranch, we hope you had a very Blessed Holiday Season and will have a very good 2012. This past year we have very blessed to reduce our herd of Championship Pure Spanish Horses down to eight. We thank all of you who puchased one of PRE”S -- we know that they have gone to great new homes. We have lowered the prices on our remaining broodmares to $5,000 (not in-foal) and $8,500 (infoal) no reasonable offer will be refused. We have the following remaining PRE’s that are available: 1 Remaining Revised Stallion: Decoroso SMDR
Our clinics over-runneth! We are proud to present the fourth in an on-going series of Classical Horsemanship clinics & symposiums. Our Classical Horsemanship clinics have become overbooked and in order to accommodate all riders requesting spots, we have arranged to host two clinics in February. We supply chairs, beverages, and a delicious lunch to auditors and riders each day. During the clinics the techniques and principles of Classical Horsemanship will be featured, discussed, and taught. Exercises and movements from the Baroque Equestrian Games, a competition rewarding the elegance and grace of Classical Horsemanship, will be introduced. These exercises and movements, using stationery objects as points of focus, will help the rider to achieve better coordination of their aids, and in turn, help their horse become more responsive. It promises to be a fun and challenging event. Call us for more details and be sure to sign up early to secure a position! Contact Simone 941-322-4151 or email slandalusians@yahoo.com.
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Watchman PRE Modesto, California
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Five reduced fee tax deductible breedings remain. Fugitivo XII is currently in training with Susan Treabess, international Para Equestrian. Watchman has reduced Fugitivo’s 2012 stud fee to $1800 and donated the proceeds to support Fugitivo and Susan’s quest for international competition. Your stud fee payment is tax deductible through the United States Para Equestrian Association. Frozen semen only. WATCHMAN wants to thank everyone who is supporting our team. Call 209.549.1268 for a contract. Fugitivo XII is a Significant Sire stallion.
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Share your news and horses with the world! We welcome Alliance members to send in their farm news and photo for publication as space permits. Has your prized stallion won another prize? High hopes for your newest foal on the ground? A big move to announce or other (non?!) horsey event in your life! Email us and share -- If you have news about the breed or members of the Alliance to be included in our May issue please send the details by email to thealliancesource@ hotmail.com. Alliance Source Magazine • January 2012 • page 11
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• Equestrian trade show • Meet Kripton-SENI Breyer horse in person • Barn Fiesta party nightly • Exhibitors welcome party • Affordable show fees
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A G N C S First of all, we would like to thank those who attended and supported the inaugural show held in St. Louis, MO. There was great competition and fun had by all who competed in the many different classes offered. In order to accomodate our members who are spread all over North America, we have decided to hold the 2012 show at a central location at the HorseShoe Arena in Midland, TX. The facility is only a few years old and offers all of the amenities we need to hold a successful show at reasonable prices, which will allow us to pass the savings on to our competitors in many different areas. The city of Midland has excellent hotels, restaraunts and attractions and is thrilled to be hosting our show. Besides an amazing Gala Evening Show, there will be many classes available to enter with everything from Open and Western Dressage to English Pleasure, Driving and Dancing Horse classes. Information with a complete list of classes that will be offered and how to qualify will be posted on our website and published in future issues of the Alliance Source. We are happy to offer something for everyone and strive to make showing at the Grand National Championship Show a rewarding and pleasant experience. We hope to see you there - let's all meet in the middle!
Midland County Horseshoe It’s All About the Dirt!
Midland County’s premier event facility, the Horseshoe Arena has hosted over 500 events since opening March 2006 ... and we are just beginning. The venue has played host to championship rodeos, equestrian shows, concerts, sporting events, trade shows, conventions and wedding receptions Visitors to the complex are greeted by the world’s largest horseshoe. The sculpture serves as a tribute to Midland County’s ranching heritage. The versatility of the 100+ acre complex is easily adaptable to suit the diverse event industry. Indoor or outdoor, formal dinner or stock show, 30 people to 4,000, the fit is right at the Horseshoe. Home of the Midland County Fair and the Midland County Sheriff ’s Mounted Horse Patrol Training, the Horseshoe is pleased to host equestrian shows & events year round. We are thrilled to welcome the Alliance Grand National Championships & Expo, October 1-7, 2012. We are driven by a purpose at the Horseshoe, and that is to insure every event has a successful show and their participants, attendees and spectators want to return over and over again. Event Planning, Stalls, RV Spaces, Ample Parking, Food & Beverage, Ticketing and attention to every detail make the Horseshoe a full service venue to enjoy again and again. Even our famous Horseshoe Burger! For more information visit our website midlandhorseshoe.com or follow us on Facebook for upto-date event information!
How to Qualify: In order to qualify to show at the Alliance Grand National Championship Horse Show horses must qualify in their division/section and/or age classification by being entered and shown in that division/section and/or age group at an Alliance approved horse show in that show year. Should an approved Alliance horse show offer one class only from a division/section and/or age group; it is the responsibility of the horse owner to designate to the show secretary what division/section and/or age group that entry is qualifying for in both halter and performance. Example: A junior horse entered in Western Pleasure Open (only Western Class offered) and ridden by a youth rider could qualify for Western Pleasure Junior Horse, Western Pleasure Open,Western Pleasure Amateur and Western Pleasure Youth. The same horse ridden by an Adult Amateur would qualify for Western Pleasure Jr Horse, Western Pleasure Open and Western Pleasure Amateur. The same horse ridden by a Professional would qualify for Western Pleasure Open and Western Pleasure Jr Horse. Alliance Source Magazine • January 2012 • page 15
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MIDLAND CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU
All American Andalusian & Lusitano Show Horse Alliance 29905 E Windmill Ridge Ln., Lee’s Summit, MO 64086 Phone 805-448-3027 • Fax 816-697-6671 www.andalusian-lusitano-alliance.com
You are cordially invited to join the Alliance! In March of 2009, a group of dedicated amateur and professional horsemen and horsewomen had the first of many discussions that would lead to the formation of a new and exciting not-for-profit organization dedicated solely to the purpose of promoting the breeding, training and showing of the Andalusian and Lusitano and their part bred horses in America.
Why did we form the Alliance? The founding members strongly believe that the best way to promote and show the breed is to have a national organization which welcomes and supports all Andalusians and Lusitanos (and their part breds) regardless of their recognized registry(ies). We feel it’s critical to maintain a larger, unified presence at shows, exhibitions, and other venues, whether at regional all breed shows or breed specific shows and demonstrations, in order to uphold credibility for the breed within the equestrian industry.
The Alliance is not a Registry. We will endeavor at all times to be welcoming to all registries of the Iberian Horse and whenever possible be as inclusive as the rules of specific competitions and associations will allow. The Alliance will promote the great Iberian Horse regardless of bloodlines, country of origin or specific aptitude or discipline. All disciplines will be treated equally and will be given as much respect, promotion, and exposure as possible. We are looking forward to the 2012 Andalusian Lusitano Alliance US Grand National Championships and excited about this opportunity to present another venue for showing these magnificent horses. We offer a full range of classes, including English, Western, Driving, Hunter, Doma Vaquera, Dressage (rated), Dancing Horses, PRE, ANCCE, PSL, SP, and also the same classes for part breds. If you feel it’s important to unite these wonderful horses for show and promotion purposes, we encourage you to become a member of the Show Horse Alliance and get involved. A membership form is on the back of this page, or join online!
Why Join The Alliance? By joining the Alliance you will be supporting an effort to have all the different heritage lines of “the Andalusian” and “Lusitano” show and exhibit under one umbrella at the same time, while still maintaining their uniqueness. •
To be involved in progressive and positive leadership, in order to increase the marketability and value of ALL horses, by working together to build a future for the breed.
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To be a participant in new and innovative incentive opportunities which have never before been offered in this breed, such as the Significant Sires Program and Youth group.
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To have the ability to qualify for The Alliance’s Grand National Show by showing at any recognized breed show, regardless of the registry. In addition, you can qualify for Dressage or Dancing Horse classes by showing in any competition offered for them.
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As a member you will be eligible to participate in the SS and youth programs. In addition, The Alliance Source, the premier Iberian Horse magazine, and the Alliance eNews are included with your membership. This is a great way to keep informed about breaking news within the breed. Alliance members are encouraged to send farm/barn news in for both internationally distributed publications!
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The Board of Directors The All American Andalusian and Lusitano Show Horse Alliance Alliance Source Magazine • January 2012 • page 19
All American Andalusian and Lusitano Show Horse Alliance 29905Ê EÊ WindmillÊ RidgeÊ Ln.,Ê Leeÿ sÊ Summit,Ê MOÊ 64086 Phone 805 448 3027 • Fax 816 697 6671 www.Andalusian-Lusitano-Alliance.com
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Spanish/Portuguese Horses in the IALHA Registry. here has been much discussion in the past few days about the What The Foundation has done is within their purview, but recent actions of the The Foundation for the Pure Spanish the current IALHA Officers and Board of Directors have chosen Horse that classify the Pure Spanish/Portuguese Horse as a to ignore the resulting insult and disenfranchisement of a large Spanish Heritage Horse, otherwise described by The Foundation as portion of the IALHA Registry by agreeing to partner the 2012 a cross-bred horse eligible to be registered in their newly founded IALHA National Championship Horse Show with The Foundation cross-bred registry. for the Pure Spanish Horse. We are not writing this to argue the merits of the Pure Spanish/ This partnership, which was announced just recently, has met Portuguese Horse but to take exception to this latest move of The with a strong negative response from the IALHA membership. Not Foundation to again devalue the horses in the IALHA Registry. We only from those who own Purebred Spanish/Portuguese Horses but are all aware that the Spanish horse and the Portuguese horse, as we from those of us who feel that this insult is a repudiation of the know them today, come from the same roots in the Iberian Peninsula. entire IALHA Registry which contains horses that are purebred They share the same DNA, etc. This has all been previously well Spanish or purebred Lusitano but not registered with the mother documented and there is no need to reiterate it here. countries by choice of their breeders or owners. The fact is that today Spain and Portugal have two separate We would at this time like to explain the position of the All registries in their respective countries. They register horses in American Andalusian & Lusitano Show Horse Alliance, otherwise those registries as P.R.E’s (Spain) or PSL’s (Portugal). Owners of known as The Alliance. The Alliance is not an enemy of the IALHA. these horses born in the United States have the right to register It is an organization formed by a group of people who wanted a our horses in the registries of their mother countries by following different kind of horse show than what was being offered by the the strict protocols provided by those registries, ANCCE (Spain) & IALHA, The Foundation or ANCCE. It is APSL (Portugal). not unusual, in a breed, to have several major The IALHA registry was founded in horse shows put on by different groups within the United States to register horses of Fact, the Pure Spanish/Portuguese Horse exists as the second largest that breed. It is what makes that breed grow documented Spanish and Portuguese breeding segment of the IALHA Registry. There in the eyes of the public. The successful horse that were, first, imported to the United States are Spanish/Portuguese horses in show is one that gives the exhibitors, breeders and secondly, bred in the United States. It many other countries, particularly in Mexico, other Central and South and spectators what is enjoyable and beneficial has, since its inception, recognized horses American countries and in Europe. for them. The horse show that accomplishes that carried both Spanish and Portuguese that is the one that will succeed. bloodlines. This is a fact, as well as being part The Alliance is an organization “dedicated of the IALHA Mission Statement: solely to the purpose of promoting the breeding, training and showing of “The International Andalusian & Lusitano Horse Association is the Andalusian and Lusitano and their part bred horses in America”. The an association of breeders, owners and aficionados of the ancient and founding members strongly believe that “the best way to promote and show magnificent Andalusian Horse. We hold true to the long and glorious the breed is to have a national organization which welcomes and supports history of this breed and acknowledge the original Andalusian bloodlines all Andalusians & Lusitanos (and their part breds) regardless of their WHICH INCLUDES HORSES FROM BOTH SPAIN AND recognized registry.” PORTUGAL.” We “endeavor at all times to be welcoming to all registries of the The IALHA Registry is a registry of strict protocols which Iberian Horse and whenever possible be as inclusive as the rules of specific safeguard the integrity and purity of our horses. It recognizes competitions and associations will allow”. We will “promote the great the horses of pure Spanish bloodlines with a designation of (S) Iberian Horse regardless of bloodlines, country of origin or specific after their registration number, the pure Lusitano (Portuguese) aptitude or discipline. All disciplines will be treated equally and will be bloodlines with a (P) and the horses of pure Spanish and Portuguese given as much respect, promotion, and exposure as possible.” bloodlines with an (S/P) designation. These are all purebred horses The Alliance is not a registry, but strongly condemns the in that registry. action of The Foundation to classify the Pure Spanish/Portuguese Fact, the Pure Spanish/Portuguese Horse exists as the second Horse as a cross-bred and is very disappointed in the leadership of largest segment of the IALHA Registry. There are Spanish/ the IALHA for not taking a stand against this insult but instead Portuguese horses in many other countries, particularly in Mexico, agreeing to partner with them. other Central and South American countries and in Europe. There is a strong interest in those countries to register their ~Alliance Board of Directors Alliance Source Magazine • January 2012 • page 22
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On the Bit
Our new dressage forum celebrating the Iberian horse in Open Competition. For inclusion, please send your news stories to Frances Carbonnel (classicallegacy@aol.com)
Along the Road with Alvaro
I’ve ridden dressage for awhile. I retired my warmblood after our first season at I-1, which I always refer to as “I wonder why I think I can do this?” It was time, he was tired and I was sad. Now for the rest of the story. New Years Day, Jan 1, 2002 nursing a nasty hangover I turned on TV to the Rose Bowl Parade. It didn’t hurt my head and wasn’t so loud as to fry my brain any further. Randomly watching I heard the phrase Bo Derek riding her Andalusian/ Lusitano stallion. She was in a line of beautiful horses along with a gentleman named Art Gaytan aboard yet another magnificent creature. I wanted to be Bo ... I wanted to have a horse like hers. I did not want my headache. I googled Art, struck up an online relationship and he helped me start my search. A local Rocky Mountain Iberian Club member (now my closest friend) somehow got wind of me and called with a load of suggestions and off I
I-1 Freestyle at RMDS Champs
year old??? No, no, no ... I needed a seasoned steed! Then I rode him. Five months later, Alvaro TCV was turning five and on his way to me in Colorado through both New York and California. He was also about to lose his manhood. When he arrived I was in tears with excitement, he came prancing out with a chain over his nose, screaming like crazy and throwing his large black head up in the air. Then came the tears of fear -“What in the world was I thinking?” Alvaro TCV, Registered Andalusian S/P 1997 Black gelding (Maestro x Noche Paloma). Bred by Tina Veder So began our journey. My trainer warned me that not all judges would 2009 2010 2011 reward our efforts. Andalusians were not R.M.D.S. Prix. St. Geo. Champ. R.M.D.S. Intermediare I R.M.D.S. A/A Year End in favor at that time and to just be aware. A/A Champ. A/A Champion Int. 1 Freestyle, Median Score 67.375% But she liked him, he had brio, he had a U.S.D.F. Prix. St. Geo Res. R.M.D.S. Horse of the Year Did not go to regionals in Az couple nice gaits, he had a gorgeous Champ. I.A.L.H.A. Prix. St. Geo. I.A.L.H.A.Intermediare Did not have membership But flowing mane and we were all sure he Champion A/A Champion A/A would have been Champion was the Antonio Banderas of the horse A/A/ Int. 1 Freestyle 67.375% world. With her help we went through the went to Symphony Farms in Auburn, Ca. levels and were either in 1st or 2nd (most of the time, The first white Andalusian knew tricks but I could when the judges weren’t blind). That’s a DQ joke! Here not get it to go - much less trot. However, the owners we are 10 years later, an A/A rider preparing for Grand proudly showed me their black 4 year old stallion. Prix this season. There were some injuries, some time Thanks but no thanks! I was happy to hear that he off from showing, some clinics, a new trainer/friend, was not for sale. I would never get a stallion and a 4 an Intermediare I Freestyle this year and hours in the Alliance Source Magazine • January 2012 • page 24
saddle. These horses are wonderful. I never imagined having such success and more importantly such a close relationship with Alvaro. He is talented indeed, and we both have to work hard. He is not an angel, to this day he is apt to give a huge buck while in the show ring. But everyone he meets sees our bond and he makes a good impression for both of us. There are many people to thank, however lets applaud the breed. By the way, he is my Antonio Banderas!
Half Andalusians performing
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performed their exciting freestyle to music from Zorro for the second time. They won again with a 72.5%. Judge Jennifer Roth said the freestyle gave her goose bumps. Dominante XXIX also won the USDF Rocky Mountain Breeder Series Final Stallion Championship that weekend with Chad Toney as handler. After these exciting wins the decision was made to take the long journey to Phoenix, AZ to compete in the USDF/GAIG Region 5 Championship show. The first week of November the crew headed south, just beating a blizzard that moved into Colorado hours after their departure. The conditions in Arizona were not favorable. Scottsdale received 3” rain 6-year-old Half Andalusian on Friday night, putting all the outdoor mare Prada del Rio, with Angie arenas under water. An airshow with Taylor riding, was California F-16’s flying a couple of hundred feet off Dressage Society San Diego the ground was directly overhead. The Chapter’s 2011 Circuit weather was windy and cold. WarmChampionship 3rd place up on Saturday winner for Training Level Open. was in a parking Prada, by Andalusian stallion lot and Sunday Rio Paraiso and out of APHA a wet, soggy mare Witchcraft Win, is owned mess. Wysocki by Barbara & Victoria Price of Half Andalusian mare Prada del Rio chose to ride Valley Center, CA. with caution in these warm-ups. One show isn’t worth the horse getting hurt. Her expectations were not The “Qualified” P.R.E. Stallion Dominante XXIX and high considering the situation. rider Kristi Wysocki showed their presence in the 2011 But Dominante XXIX was on his show season. This pair became partners in the spring game. They came away from of 2010. The 2011 show season got off to a slow start their final show of the season due to the EHV-1 outbreak in the West, but when the – the Region 5 Championships pair finally started competing things looked promising. with a “Hat-Trick” winning all At their first show the pair won both the Prix St George three of their championship and Intermediare I classes with scores pushing 70%. classes. With all these successes But this was only the beginning. Their first important win occurred at the Celebration for the P.R.E. Horse Dominante XXIX was USDF in Las Vegas, Nevada winning the $3,500 FEI Freestyle Horse of the Year 10th Place in the Intermediare I Freestyle Challenge with a 72%. Wysocki said, “I’ve never ridden with the audience and 15th in the Intermediare clapping and hollering during my ride before–it was I Challenge. He was AllBreeds Foundation for the PRE kind of fun.” Next, they headed to the Rocky Mountain Dressage Champion at Prix St. George, Dominante XXIX is owned by Snowy Society Championship show in Parker, Colorado. There Intermediare I, Intermediare I Peaks Ranch in Oakley, Utah. the pair was Open Prix St. George Reserve Champion, Freestyle and Mature Stallion. Kristi Wysocki said about tying for first with one judge and slightly behind the leader with the other judge. The following day they this talented horse, “I have been so impressed and won the Open Intermediare I Championship. Both overwhelmed with how hard this horse will try for me. In classes had strong competition but Dominante XXIX rough conditions, when he’s scared, when he’s tired, easily held his own, gaining a 70% from one judge it doesn’t matter, he keeps on trying. He has been a for his Intermediare I test. On the final day the pair remarkable partner and companion.”
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2010 Alliance U.S. Grand
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5 Grand National, 4 Reserve titles in halter & performance classes Multiple National Champion in halter & performance: Halter • Hunt Seat • Western • Dressage Hack Kripton also holds titles from:
2003 EQUINOVAL Reserve Champion 3 yr old (Spain) 2004 IALHA Grand National Champion Junior Colt 2005 IALHA Grand National Champion Senior Stallion 2007 IALHA Res Grand National Champion Senior Stallion 2008 IALHA Horse of the Year
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Robusto AF: 1st A/L Junior Stallions 3 & 4 yr old Champion A/L Champion Stallion Grand Champion A/L Halter Horse of show First time in a show ring and ridden by a youth rider in Hunt Seat Pleasure and Western Pleasure. Excellent temperament, tremendous athletic ability, quality conformation and willingness to learn will enable Robusto AF to do it ALL!
Temperament?
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2011 Stallion Service Online Auction results There are several stallion service auctions available to interested breeders, but the Significant Sires Program© is different, in that offspring from the breedings purchased at auction are eligible to compete for significant prize money in yearling classes reserved for these special fillies and colts. On December 8, 2011, the Significant Sires© Stallion Service Auction was held in a live online format. Stallions offering a lineup of 15 purebred and 4 partbred breeding services were auctioned, and when the last gavel fell, over $24,000 was raised to benefit the Significant Sire Program. Proceeds from this auction will be used to fund the prize money for the 2014 Significant Sires© classes. The highest selling breeding was to Peregrino, owned by Hacienda Marz of California. Dr. Anne Starr and Brian Rehwald of Valhalla Andalusians, in Canada was the winning bidder at $4000! We congratulate all the winning bidders and can’t wait to see the result of these breedings at the Alliance Grand National Championship Show in 2014! Our special thanks to Horse Digests, Zosha Design and Addis Equine Auctions for their assistance and support on this Auction.
PEREGRINO DE FRAILE II owned by: Audelio Martinez of Hacienda Marz
Special thanks to all 2011 Stallion nominees:
Fino ex Tempranillo II, Legacy’s Conquistador del Sol, Kripton SENI II, KA Tabasco, Bandido JM, Orgulloso XLIX, TB Trueno, Spokane, Flamenco CXXI, Peregrino de Fraile II, Xato 7R, Odin, Maquiavello, Heroe MAC, Fugitivo XII, Chistoso WC
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You own a Stallion. You believe he is exceptional. Nominate him to the Significant Sires You own a Mare that you plan to breed. Why not breed to a Stallion that is nominated to the Significant Sires Program©. Your resulting foal could earn some significant money for you in the Significant Sires Program© classes.
I can’t think of a better way to promote a stallion than to participate in the Alliance Significant Sires program. My stallion already has a serious show record, but now his babies will have a neck up on their own record, plus a wonderful chance to earn some significant money too. Perhaps that’s why they call it “Significant Sires!” -Frances Carbonnel
If you plan on breeding in the spring and if the stallion you have chosen is not a nominated sire, contact his owners and suggest they nominate their stallion to the program. Both you and the stallion owner could win money when the resulting foal competes in the Significant Sires Program© classes.
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Program© now. You stand to win money when his offspring compete in the Significant Sires Program© classes.
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You own a horse (any gender, any age) that is the offspring of a stallion currently nominated to the Significant Sires Program©. Your horse is eligible to compete in a select number of “Open Entry” classes this year at the Alliance Championships in Midland, Texas.
Any member in good standing of The Alliance.
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Chistoso WC enjoyed his year of showing with the Alliance. We were happy to be invited to participate in the futurity auction. Best wishes to all those who breed to a Significant Sire in 2012! - Rhea Terdal
Breedings to nominated stallions will be auctioned off to the highest bidder * The Significant Sires Program© is offered for both Pure- and Part breds. The resulting foals must be registered with any recognized Andalusian/Lusitano registry, making this program open to IALHA, PRE, AFAH, PRE Mundial, Lusitano, S/P and all recognized Half-Andalusian registries. * Nominations to the Significant Sires Program© are accepted on a first come, first served basis and must be approved by the Significant Sires Program© Management Team.
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Classical Dressage
in 2012 ! ! by Tina Veder
Photos by Nathalie Farrato
Reclaiming the heritage of our horses through a newly-inspired classical competition
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and showing system that Iberian horses helped to establish when they were the most revered horses of all time. Tina and Bruno understood that competitive dressage looked to reward the qualities of the Northern European breeds, types that are quite different than the compact, uphill, shorter-gaited, Iberians. They both concluded that, with the exception of the mounted bullfighting, the classical Schools in Spain and Portugal, and various exhibition displays, the Iberian horse of today had, in many ways, lost a part of its classical heritage. More and more were being bred, trained, and shown in modern disciplines that had been established to showcase the best of other breeds, or they were being competed in the ranch horse traditions of their mother countries, such as Doma Vaquera or Working Equitation. It was Tina and Bruno’s contention to return focus to the nucleus of what historically initiated the greatest ardor for our horses. That admiration reached its pinnacle during the Baroque Period, when horsemen of the day enjoyed executing highly collected movements while demonstrating an effortless grace and finesse. The Iberians proved their superiority at accomplishing this and therefore became known as the best riding horses of the age. Mounted games called tournaments using swords, lances, and sometimes flintlock pistols were also part of the
hen Tina Cristiani Veder and Bruno Gonzalez of Caballos de los Cristiani met with Simone and John Brown of Spanish Legacy Andalusians to brainstorm about ways to increase awareness, educate people, and promote the Andalusian & Lusitano breeds in this country, the atmosphere became charged with excitement. Tina and Bruno were already selling Iberian Horses for considerable sums to the higher-end dressage market. But, they could not stop talking about what they felt was missing, and what they believed was needed to raise awareness, increase participation at shows, and get new people involved in our breeds. At the top of their list was the introduction of a Classical competition based on a training, riding,
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training and friendly competitions that took place amongst aristocrats of the day. These games, however, were done while never losing sight of the nobility of the Art of Horsemanship. Nonetheless, the culmination of Baroque equestrianism gushed forth in all its glory during the elaborate, costumed spectacles staged for the Royal Courts of Europe. It was Tina and Bruno’s feeling that by producing a similar type of classical competition, one that included the training, the games, and a section for those wanting to create their own musical freestyles in costumes of their choosing, it would go far in developing a market for our horses and attracting audiences to the shows. That became the driving force behind their creation of The Baroque Equestrian Games, a classical competition rewarding the elegance and artistry of Classical Horsemanship. They developed The Baroque Equestrian Games to be a user-friendly system that could be applied and understood by the average horseperson who wanted to train, ride, and show in a soft, classical, yet expressive and creative way. The tests start with the novice exercises and continue in progression up through the high school levels of collection. John and Simone Brown became enthusiastic after hearing Tina and Bruno’s concept and wanted to support it. They offered to host a monthly series of Classical Horsemanship clinics at their farm throughout the winter and suggested finishing with a Baroque Equestrian Games schooling show in the spring. When Simone began telling her students about the upcoming clinics and schooling show everyone couldn’t wait to sign up! The first clinic of the series commenced on October. 22 to a fervent crowd of auditors and riders. Along with the lessons given, the lecture subjects covered: 1. Understanding the balance of the horse. 2. Preparation of the young horse for saddle work. 3. Starting a young horse under saddle. 4. The correct use of the rider’s aids with a young horse. The response was overwhelming, and it became
obvious by the end of that first day that the November clinic would have to be extended to accommodate additional riders who started out as auditors. Word spread and when John and Simone opened their doors for the November clinic people were arriving from as far away as Pennsylvania, New York, and Connecticut to watch and learn. Naturally, a number of breeds, other than Iberians, took part in the clinics with their riders in search of a softer, more classical, approach to their training and riding. These included a Saddlebred, Quarter Horse, American Warmblood, Thoroughbred, and an Arabian/Friesian cross. They all benefited greatly from the initial easy-to-learn classical exercises that were taught. However, the emphasis always returned to educating everyone on how the Iberian Horse was the ideal riding horse for this kind of equitation. It was the focus of all the talks and demos that Tina and Bruno gave. As a result, one of the participants, coming from another breed, announced her plans to look for an Iberian horse. In the interim, she began leasing an Andalusian mare to continue her education in Classical Horsemanship. This lady has not missed riding in one clinic since its inception. The clinics have been very rewarding for everyone involved, especially the horses, and the energy emanating from each event seems to be crackling with enthusiasm. It brings forth a real sense of enjoyment and accomplishment and a true appreciation for our horses by bringing to life the heritage that they have passed down to us. If you happen to be in the area, come see for yourself !
Alliance Source Magazine • January 2012 • page 33
For information on The Baroque Equestrian Games go to www. baroquegames.com
about the author
Tina Cristiani Veder owns Caballos de los Cristiani, an Andalusian and Lusitano farm located in upstate New York and Ocala, Florida. She comes from a famous circus family-the Cristianisand received classical instruction from her family, Portuguese trainer, Viconde Roberto de Vasconcellos as well as from three generations of the Konyot family. Her focus with the farm is to breed, sell and promote Iberian horses for classical and competitive dressage.
Lela BA
Auction Filly’s Story
by Evelyn Taylor
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aul Bricco has been involved in the Andalusian breed for many years and is and no stranger to the show circuit. Paul has been a member of the Alliance and a strong supporter since the beginning. He is the owner of Bricco Equestrian Center, located in Elkhorn, Wisconsin. When Paul felt a strong conviction to donate a filly to benefit both the Alliance and his church, the question naturally was, which horse should we donate? As the trainer for Bricco Equestrian, I was happy to be involved in the selection. We had set the criteria to be a combination of qualities that would best represent the Andalusian breed as exemplified by Andalusian type, good conformation, respected bloodlines, great movement and a sweet, trainable nature. Although we have many good horses on the farm, it was Lela’s curiosity, trainability and ability to become quite attached to humans that made the decision for us. Lela is a beautiful bay mare full of presence and athletic ability. Her Pure Spanish sire Legado, was a National Champion 3rd level dressage horse, while her dam was the good mare, Signeta TCV. Our thought was that she would really make somebody a fantastic show horse, no matter what disciplines they decided to show her in. She is also a great example of the outstanding quality of horse we breed and have available here at Bricco Equestrian Center. Gareth Selwood presented the idea to the Alliance Board and it was decided that the best way to market this generous gift from Paul would be to have an online auction. Gareth contacted Bill and Terry at Addis Online Auctions to make it possible. Both the Alliance and Addis Online Auctions were thrilled with this arrangement, and plans were made for the first Andalusian in history to be sold through Addis Online Auctions. After this was all settled, Amandalusian Farm generously offered to donate a breeding to Orgulloso XLIX, one of their Multi– National Champion stallions, for the bidder to use with Lela BA. So now the winning bidder would not only be getting a great mare, but a breeding to a fabulous stallion as well! Of course, now it was up to Paul and myself to get all the information, photos
and video of Lela BA to Addis and the Alliance to start promoting the upcoming auction. The auction for Lela BA was held online on November 8, 2011, with auction services provided by Addis Online Auctions. I was sitting on pins and needles leading up to this, wondering who was going to bid on her, if she was going to get a good home and if I would know the people who ended up buying her. To my delight, as the auction opened, there were several people bidding on her from all over the country; and someone from Ponoka, Alberta, Canada! The bidding went back and forth for quite some time, finally ending at $5,600. The auctioneer announced she would be going to Canada. The lucky winner of Lela BA turned out to be Robert and Marsha Turney of Marro Farms. They have been involved in the breed for many years and I couldn’t be happier when I found out who had purchased her. In arranging transport for Lela BA to her new home in Canada, I have had the privilege of talking to Robert about his farm, his experiences, and he and Marsha’s profound love of the Andalusian horse, and horses in general. It is both comforting and exciting to see this horse in the hands of this fine horseman and horsewoman. We wish them all the best for the future!
Orgulloso XLIX
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Legacy’s Conquistador Del Sol
Black P.R.E. Stallion, 16.2 hands Cria Caballar Revised DNA Morpho Tested Homozygous – Black ANCCE Registered
Movement, Temperament, Size and Beauty
NOW SHOWING PSG Shown exclusively in Wellington, Florida Look for us at all the Wellington rated shows Owned and Loved by Debi Berger For breeding information, contact Debi A. Berger 561-301-1452 email: debiaberger@aol.com www.legacyfarmsofjupiter.com
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Pam Hec
Remembering
born December 1958 - passed November 2011 In late November, Pam Hecht of Jdon Farms South was lost to us all in a fatal riding accident doing what she loved the most. These brief paragraphs, put together by many of her Andalusian family and friends can barely touch on her life and what she meant to so many.
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he phone rang and I answered. Pam said Hi, I’m Pam Hecht,” and that was the beginning of a friendship that would last for decades. I was soon to discover Pam was a bubbly, vivacious pixie seventeen years my junior. Somehow we transcended the age difference and became buddies. Tall and slender, Pam was careful to preserve her youthful, lovely body but she also knew every place in central Florida where you could get frozen yogurt and I think we must have visited them all. From the day Pam phoned, we roamed central Florida visiting other horse-folk in Florida such as Tom Reed at Medieval Times and Gloria Hennen, a fun and colorful close friend of many years. We competed in dressage shows from Fox Lea Farm in Venice to Canterbury in Gainesville and eventually Andalusian Nationals in Ft. Worth, Texas. Together we rode in the Festival of States Parade, she on her black stallion, Tizon, me on my grey stallion, Bear. The crowd fell in love with the horses and the beautiful young woman astride the black. We shared a trainer, workouts in her gym three times a week, good times and a few near tragedies-- but were always there for each other. And of course we ate watermelon ... how Pam loved watermelon! I remember the time at Canterbury when she lost her balance mounting and fell onto the muddy ground. I dusted her off, got her on board and followed her to the warm up ring telling her it didn’t show. Charlotte Trentleman, a beloved dressage judge, commented to me that Pam looked really good. Giggling, I told her about the clean-up
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we had just gone through. Mud seemed to be Pam’s enemy. She came home from an hour at the beach to discover Tizon in a mudbog about the size of a car. Though it was a terrifying time for Pam the day ended with a very tired Tizon and a lot of very muddy people standing around. Her husband, Dan was her rock through it all, hugging her and telling her he would fix everything; his love for Pam was shining for all to see. Pam came into my life from California where her mother-in-law, (Donna Hecht) Dan’s step mom owned JDon Farms. At that time, Pam rode saddleseat and would later turn to dressage. It was at a show in Reno in 1993, where Gareth Selwood, judging the show, would first meet Pam as she competed on Banbury Errol in saddleseat classes. “Pam Hecht was the epitome of the lovely amateur lady rider,” stated Gareth, “and she was tough to beat in all divisions she entered from driving to halter.” Years later, Pam would leave friends and Tampa Bay behind to settle in the lovely community of Tryon, NC. In Tryon, Pam gave riding lessons, began to write. Pam, an LPN and experienced horsewoman, helped develop T.R.O.T. - Therapeutic Riding of Tryon in an effort to maximize the relationship between human and animal through equine assisted therapy bringing help and solace to many who needed it. Pam had much to offer the world in which she lived and she freely shared her talents and her friendly, outgoing and always positive personality. I knew I would miss Pam and all of our adventures but I had no idea how much. Many times I called Pam in Tryon and told her how much I missed our fun times together and how often I thought about her. I know that Pam is in my heart and I will continue to miss her but she will never be forgotten. Pam Hecht of JDon Farms lived and loved selflessly, creating a sense of community and family wherever she went. She was an original and will remain timeless but truly missed by all who knew and loved her. In lieu of flowers, Pam would have preferred that contributions be made to one of the following organizations: •
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This issue we caught up with Judges Chris Bickford, of Sherwood, Oregon and Sue Burkman of Los Alamos, California to ask their thoughts about showing, from the judge’s point of view.
Chris Bickford
1. How long have you been judging the Andalusian/Lusitano Breed? About 5 years. 2. What is the favorite A/L show you have judged or your favorite memory of judging a show? My favorite one is the Region 1 Championship Show in Burbank. The total atmosphere and quality of horses is always impressive. The staff ... Paula Brand does a phenomenal job of making you feel you belong there and you are part of the whole thing, the exhibitors bring wonderful horses to show you and the whole combination of good people and nice horses. 3. What are some of your pet peeves you see while judging? The one pet peeve I have is that unfortunately, the exhibitors love their horses and want to show, but don't read the rules that they and I have to work under. We are bound to the rules and have to adhere to them and want the exhibitors to adhere also and the last thing you ever want to do is move a really nice horse down due to a rule infraction. 4. What can move a horse up in a class? What are some things that will cause you to move a horse to the bottom of the class? When you have a good handler or exceptional rider or driver, they can put their horse in such a phenomenal light that it makes you go "WOW, that's really a nice horse!" As judges we all love and enjoy horses, but there are always the exceptional ones that runs chills down your back. What can move a horse down would be possibly a horse being over ridden or pushed beyond their best capabilities. 5. Do you have any advice for people attending their first show? Just remember we are all human and we're just like everyone else, take a deep breath and enjoy what you're doing! 6. What is your favorite division to judge and why? Probably the driving division, because I've done it all my life, and I've shown a multitude of different breeds in driving classes, and my wife and I compete in both carriage and main ring (country
pleasure and show pleasure) classes. These days, our aging baby boomers aren't able to ride as much so driving is becoming more popular and Andalusians make beautiful harness horses. 7. What is the most embarrassing thing that has happened to you at a horse show? I don't have a story of my own, but one I like to share happened while my wife was judging a very small show. She had a young lady come up and ask, "Mrs. Bickford, do you judge on equipment? Does the better equipment make the horse look better?" My wife responded, "No of course not, as long as it's neat, clean and well taken care of, it is just fine. It's not about who has the fanciest equipment." The little girl looked at her and said, "Oh good! My pony just chewed my rein in two!" 8. What are some steps the Alliance can take to make judging a more rewarding experience for you? I think the Alliance is working extremely hard to make horse shows enjoyable for exhibitors, so the more enjoyable is for exhibitors, the better horses they'll bring and everything will grow because of the fact people are having fun and showing and the politics stay in the background. 9. What are your hobbies or interests besides horses? I have 20x40 shop that I make stuff in and do a lot of woodworking, I love doing things like that. I made a xmas present for a horse trainer - a really nice whip box. The look on his face was worth all of the work I put into it. My wife and I also have a business where we make rose blankets and garlands out of silk flowers for horse shows throughout the world. We ship to Poland, Germany, Belgium, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, South Africa and more. We really enjoy making these and sending them to the big exciting shows to make the shows and win photos more exciting for exhibitors.
chris bickford bio I started showing with my parents as a young boy with Shetlands and Hackneys in harness and decided after a lot of thought that I wanted to train horses. I worked for 2 different professional trainers and apprenticed for 8 years. Then my wife, Sonya and I started our own stable and ran a full stable for over 30 years located near Portland, Oregon. We have now have closed the show barn and have 8 of our own horses that we show and enjoy ourselves.
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seconds to look at horses in classes. As a judge I try to look over the class from the corner where I am able to see the majority of the ring at one time but with 3 or more judges it’s tough seeing the whole ring. Spectators should try to learn about the individual class specifications and then set back and enjoy the show. Root for your favorites.
Sue Burkman
1. How long have you been judging the Andalusian/ Lusitano Breed? I have been licensed to judge the Andalusian & Lusitano breed for the past ten years but I have been training and showing the breed since the first show at the Pomona Fairgrounds in the eighties. 2. What is the favorite A/L show you have judged or your favorite memory of judging a show? I don’t have a favorite Andalusian show, because I enjoy all the shows, big or small, each show has its special moments good and bad. 3. What are some of your pet peeves you see while judging? Some of my pet peeves while judging is that exhibitors use the center of the ring to ride. I guess they think I can’t see them on the rail, or even near the rail. The judge can see them better if they are close to the rail so long as they are not bunched up together. The overall look of the horse and rider against the wall is much prettier; balanced looking picture. Another thing I hate is for exhibitors to try staring me down. If you are staring at me that means you are not wartching what is happening in front of you, but also you’re not watching or feeling your horse. The staring at the judge does not intimidate me, but sure does irritate me. Another pet peeve is when exhibitors take a great horse and show him until he has lost enthusiasm and brilliance. He can be the best one in the class but care needs to be taken to keep the horse fresh.
6. What is your favorite division to judge and why? I have favorite classes/divisions within breeds. In the Andalusian breed shows I like a good Show Hack horse. I especially like motion classes. I love a horse with good motion whether English or Western, particularly if the horse’s motion is suited to the division in which they are entered. 7. What is the most embarrassing thing that has happened to you at a horse show? The entire judging panel took a potty break. Being a woman with skirts, etc, to deal with I took longer than the men. It was announced that Judge Burkman was the cause for the long break. My ears and face had additional color for at least an hour afterwards! 8. What are some steps the Alliance can take to make judging a more rewarding experience for you? Can’t think of anything they aren’t already doing! 9. What are your hobbies or interests besides horses? Nothing! My total life revolves around horses. I do have a tendency to mother abandoned baby birds, cats, etc. At the end of the day, I fall into bed for a good night’s sleep and usually toss and turn and frequently end up getting up and turning on the television to watch a late night movie. Actually the television rarely gets turned off at nighttime.
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4. What can move a horse up in a class? What are some things that will cause you to move a horse to the bottom of the class? A happy horse can move up from the bottom. I will reward a horse that is happy, using his ears, happy to be doing his job, so long as he has a comparable quality to the other horses being judged.
Sue Burkman has a lifetime of experience as a horsewoman. As a horse trainer, Sue has many National titles within several breeds and disciplines to her credit.
5. Do you have any advice for people attending their first show? Remember when watching your first show the horses and exhibitors look somewhat different from center ring than from the outside. If you are rooting for a particular horse and rider you are more prejudice plus you naturally spend more time watching them. You might miss something going on elsewhere. A judge has
Sue has held USEF (then AHSA) judges cards since 1976 and has judged Regional and District shows. Sue believes in continuing education for judges and supports youth and amateur programs. She enjoys the challenge of judging different breeds and disciplines and has judged shows with American Saddlebreds, Morgans, Plantation Walking Horses, Arabians, National Show Horses, Andalusians, Pintos, Miniatures, Shetland Ponies and Fresians.
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The Alliance congratulates ... our members who showed horses in Ft. Worth, Texas in 2011! Bandido JM: owned by Manuel Martinez, Shown by Meghan Holt - National Grand Championship Andalusian Sr. Stallions 5 Years and Over Flamenco: owned by Jose Alexis Morales, Shown by John Brown - Reserve Bandido JM National Grand Championship Andalusian Sr. Stallions 5 Years and Over
Palida, owned by Joy & Stella Brown, Nat. Championship Country Pleasure Driving Amateur, Top 5 Andalusian Sr. Flamenco Mares 5 and Over, Top 5 Country English Pleasure Open, Nat. Imperiosa CVIII: owned by Corona Real Champion Andalusian/Half-Andalusian Showmanship in Show Horses, Reserve Nat. Champion Spanish Mare, Nat. Hand (with Jr. Exhibitor Katie Barker.) Champion Andalusian Show Pleasure Driving Open, Reserve Nat. Champion Andalusian Show Pleasure Driving Amateur. Lone Star Bravio, owned by Corona Real Show Horses, CR Mai Tai: owned by Corona Real Show Horses, Reserve Nat. Reserve Nat. Champion HalfGrand Champion Half-Andalusian Fillies 2 and Under Andalusian English Pleasure Amateur, Nat. Champion CR Gloriosa: owned by Corona Real Show Horses, Andalusian/Half-Andalusian Top Five (3rd on the cards) Half-Andalusian Mares All Ages Saddle Seat Equitation (with Amateur to Handle class. Jr. Exhibitor Sophie Brown,) and Top 5 Half-Andalusian AL Alegría, owned by Corona Real Show Horses, Nat. Grand English Pleasure Hunt Seat Lone Star Bravio Champion Andalusian Junior Mare 3 & 4 year-old Open (with Dawn Anderson.) Reserve Nat. Champion Andalusian English Pleasure Hunt Seat Open, Reserve Nat. Champion Andalusian English Pleasure (This is just a short listing of those who sent in updates, Hunt Seat Jr Horse. please be sure to send us member news for future issues so we can share in your success!)
and congratulations to USEF Award Winners: Nancy Nathanson, USEF Pegasus Medal of Honor. The Pegasus Medal of Honor was created to recognize individuals who have exhibited outstanding service to horses and the sport, and who, through their dedication, have attracted people to the sport and contributed to horse sport by advancing its popularity. Art Gaytan, posthumously awarded the Richard E McDevitt Award of Merit. This honor is always awarded posthumously for meritoriuos service to equestrian sport. Steven Stiller, Equestrian of Honor and Norm K Dunn Trophy for excellence in halter and showing in hand. He is the first Amateur to recieve this honor. Amanda Latta-Shields, IALHA Amateur Horsewoman of the Year. Selwood Park Spartacus, owned by LeslieAnn Weiler, USEF National Champion Purebred Halter Horse of the Year, IALHA Open Halter High Point Horse of 2011. Selwood Park Spartacus
Cobalto, owned by Stella Brown, Nat. Champion and Reserve Nat. Champion, respectively, in Andalusian Jr. AL Alegría Geldings Open and Amateur, as well as Reserve Nat. Champion Andalusian Country English Pleasure Jr. Horse.
Lucea BR, owned by LeslieAnn Weiler, Greg Garrison Overall Performance Horse, Arnold Hauser High Point Halter, Andy and Ira Dack High Point for Overall English Horse, Lucea BR Arthur Houston Overall Amateur Horse of the Year, Loren Ames High Point Amateur Owner of the Year, Mal and Barbara Currie Trophy for Western Pleasure, Penny Onstott Memorial English Pleasure Hunt Seat Orlando SG owned by Gareth A Selwood, Winner of National Grand Champion Part Bred Andalusian USEF Horse of the Year, Four Oaks Partbred High Point Halter, Glenn Wilson Partbred Highpoint Performance, John and Joanne Asman Part Bred Performance Junior Exhibitor, Performance Horse Registry National Champion Driving
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How to SHINE in the Show Ring by Dave Hennen
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f you’re reading this article, chances are you enjoy the pomp and circumstance that is the spectacle of being in the show ring. Part of the beauty, no doubt, are all those primped and polished steeds. From afar, seeing those professionally prepared horses may leave you wondering if preparing your horse yourself is even an option to be competitive for top ribbons. Have no fear, not only is it possible to groom your horse effectively, but it will also be a fun, positive and rewarding experience for you and your horse.
THE WINNING LOOK STARTS AT HOME As it turns out, that fantastic, show stopping grooming job actually has some more humble beginnings, the home barn. While our focus is to review steps that should be taken the day of the show, it is important to stress that most of the real work is done well in advance of the show. When a horse arrives at our training barn, the first task is to bathe the horse thoroughly. We start with a good shampooing. (Note that we do this without running a brush through the mane and tail. We always shampoo and condition first.) For grey horses, we recommend a blue shampoo to help bring out the white in the horse’s coat. When washing the mane and tail, ensure that all dirt and debris is washed out. After shampooing we like to heavily condition the mane and tail. Our favorite conditioner is actually Suave people conditioner and it works very well. The conditioner soaks while the rest of the body is bathed. After all is rinsed out we coat the manes & tails with Show Sheen. Horses are tied in stalls with a hay bag to munch on until they are dry. At that point, manes and tails are brushed out, braided and put up. Tails are wrapped in white vet wrap, so the color does not bleed. Manes are looped & taped with electrical tape, which does not stick to or break the hair. Again, we never run a brush through a dirty mane or tail! Every two weeks manes
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Show Grooming for Champions always consider renting a stall with a few fellow competitors. Some tools that should always be included in the groom stall are clippers (10, 15 & 40 blades), baby wipes, clear Shine On (highlighter for faces and muzzles), Pepi (or other coat spray), fly spray, brushes, groom towels, a blow dryer (just in case the mane or tail aren’t completely dry), hoof pick, hoof black and hoof clear. When the horse is brought into the grooming stall, start by grooming the horse’s body Correctly sanded and polished hooves - note the white completely, and brushing out the mane and tail. foot is sparkling - sanded and polished to a show ring shine Next, examine the “clip job” and fix any areas & tails are dropped, washed, conditioned, brushed & put that may need touching up such as the muzzle, back up. ears and bridle path. Horses get curried daily, before they are worked & Then apply fly spray and Pepi (or coat spray) rinsed thoroughly after every workout however, we do to the horse’s body. It is important to note that if not soap their bodies on a daily basis as it tends to dry this is a performance class never put coat spray or Horse properly groomed, clipped & dull coats. and ready to be presented show sheen in the area where the saddle goes (this can make the saddle slip). Use extra Pepi (or coat IT’S SHOWTIME! spray) on the mane and tail. Regarding hooves, depending on the length Make sure the hooves are wiped off and clean of the show and when the horse will be shown, of any fly or coat spray. Apply hoof black to the preparation may happen at home. Sanding the hoofs dark hooves and hoof clear to the light or parti is a several step process & can be done by hand or colored hooves. Once the hooves are dry, we run with a mouse sander. Starting with a a brush through the horses mane and tail, then clean, dry hoof, start with coarse sand using a clean dry towel we wipe the horses body paper to knock off the rough spots, & legs off. careful not to hit the coronet bands. Lastly, using baby wipes, clean any dirt out of Indispensable wash wand Then re–sand, changing to medium the ears and nostrils. We put on whatever halter paper & then onto fine. After the hoof or tack the horse is wearing for its class and then is finished being sanded we go over the apply a light layer of Shine On to the muzzle, ears and around the eyes. foot again with fine steel wool working This highlights the facial expression and gives the look of a winner. until the well groomed hoof feels like glass. At this point we towel off What happens after all that primping is challenging and thrilling. the horses hooves & seal them by applying black Kiwi (on dark colored The excitement of the show ring keeps all of us coming back time and hooves) & clear Kiwi (on light colored hooves). time again. If you follow these steps you will be well on your way to You’ve arrived at the show. Assuming you’ve done your homework at becoming a champion. Good luck and see you in the ring! home, preparing your horse for the show ring should not be too different than what you’ve already been doing at home. about the author On the morning of the show, first start by going through the same Dave Hennen along with wife Gloria own & operate Kir-Aim Andalusians a small washing and conditioning scenario as described above. Always leave breeding and training facility located in Hillsboro, MO. Prior to the start of Kir-Aim Dave has worked yourself extra time to make sure your horse is dry before you start and presented horses for many prestigious farms and grooming it for the class. We make sure that our wash bucket includes companies; such as Walt Disney World, Hallamore Shampoo (we like to use Orvus & Quick Silver), Suave Conditioner, Clydesdales and Anheuser-Busch Inc. Show Sheen, a scraper & our homemade “Curry on a short hose with a With mainly a Draft horse back ground Dave has turn off.” If the weather is anything but perfect, after bathing the horse had the opportunity in his career to learn and acquire knowledge of show prepping from a vast number of should have a cooler put on them until they’re completely dry. After they professionals of all breeds. Whether it be prepping for are completely dry, it’s time to go to the groom stall and get ready for a parade, show, sale or main event, the turn out must the class. always be to the utmost of perfection. We should note that we recommend not only a stall for your horse at shows, but also a grooming stall. This provides a clean, dry place for your horse to be prepped for the show. If funding is an issue you can Alliance Source Magazine • January 2012 • page 47
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hat are the differences between Dressage Suitability, Dressage Hack and Show Hack classes? Definitely a question suitable for a registered judge with the Andalusian/Lusitano breed. My job is to recognize the sometimes subtle differences between these three classes. In my opinion, however, this does not mean that all horses are qualified to compete in these three classes because of anatomical differences, experience of both horse and rider, age and degree of training. Because all horses are individuals with certain attributes, both mentally and physically, their job as a show horse should be chosen according to those attributes or deficiencies. If your long-term goal were to compete with your horse in the dressage arena, it would be an obvious choice to get him started in Dressage Suitability. Keep in mind that if an individual has competed in First Level Dressage, he would not be eligible to compete in Dressage Suitability just as a horse that has competed in Dressage Hack may not be shown in Dressage Suitability classes. Also, since dressage involves such a high degree of training, I would recommend that Dressage Suitability or Dressage Hack would be a good beginning into that field. Both classes ask that they be judged on freedom, regularity and purity
Also, since dressage involves such a high degree of training, I would recommend that Dressage Suitability or Dressage Hack would be a good beginning into that field.
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DRESSAGE HACK. General. The Dressage Hack class is open to any horse, however, once a horse has been entered and shown in a Dressage Hack class that horse may not thereafter be shown in a Dressage Suitability Class. 19 Appointments. 1. Horses may be shown in a snaffle bridle with a smooth snaffle bit or a full bridle. Drop, flash or figure eight nosebands are permissible when using a snaffle. Regular cavesson nosebands are also permissible with a snaffle or full bridle. 2. English Dressage or English All-Purpose saddles are permitted. Conservative Dressage style saddle pads are required. 3. Martingales of any type, draw reins, other artificial appliances, boots and bandages are prohibited in competition. One whip is permitted in all classes. The whip must not be longer than 43.3 inches or 110cm, including the lash. 3. Attire shall be a short riding coat of conservative color, with tie, choker, or stock tie, breeches or jodhpurs, boots or jodhpur boots, a Hunt cap, Derby, Top Hat or protective headgear. Protective headgear may be worn without penalty. Gloves of conservative color are recommended. Half chaps and/or leggings are not allowed. Spurs are permitted. 4. Manes and tails may be braided, secured with thread, yarn or bands. Ribbons or other decorations are prohibited. Qualifying gaits and Class Specifications. 1. Horses to enter at a working trot, in a counter clockwise direction. Horses will perform working walk, working trot, working canter, lengthened trot and lengthened canter both ways of the arena. Free walk and working trot on long rein with horse stretching forward and down to be performed in at least one direction. A rein back of 4 steps may be asked for as a group on the rail or individually in the line up. Canter transitions may be called from a walk or trot. 2. Trot work to be ridden sitting or rising at the discretion of the rider. Specifications. 5. Classes may be divided for Open, Amateur, Junior Exhibitor, Stallions, Mares and Geldings. If classes are divided, a Championship is recommended. A horse must have been entered, shown and judged in a qualifying class to be eligible for the Championship class. 6. In addition to objectives for the Dressage Suitability class, horses should begin to show more thrust (pushing power) and show progression towards a degree of balance and throughness. Horse should be reliably on the bit. A greater degree of straightness, bending, suppleness and throughness is required. There should be a clear distinction between the paces (working and lengthened). The horse’s ability as a Dressage mount is to be highly considered.
of the paces, harmony, lightness and ease of movements, lightness of the forehand and engagement of the hindquarters, acceptance of the bridle with submissiveness throughout, without tension or resistance. Horses are judged on gaits, type and correctness and manners. All in all, horses shown in these classes should begin to show a progression towards a degree of balance and thoroughness. As a judge, I would pay close attention to the individual’s ability as a dressage mount. A Show Hack horse shall be able to perform all of the gaits with a noticeable transition between the normal, collected and extended gaits. The horse must be under complete control and easily ridden. Obedience to the rider is of prime importance. If the horse exhibits clear transitions in a balanced and level manner, appearing to be giving a comfortable and pleasurable ride, he is performing correctly for this class. Alliance Source Magazine • January 2012 • page 51
Show Hack RULE BOOK SAYS:
mind that all collected and extended gaits must be called for i.e. collected walk, extended walk, normal walk; collected trot, extended trot, normal trot; collected canter, extended canter, normal canter and hand gallop.
A Show Hack horse is not necessarily a Dressage horse, nor an English Pleasure horse. There are specific class routines outlining the way these classes must be judged i.e., gaits in which the horses enter the arena, in what manner the horses may reverse direction in the arena as well as the lengthening or shortening of strides specifically in the Dressage Suitability and Dressage Hack classes. All three of these classes are offered as Open, Amateur or Junior to Ride classes. It would be wise and more enjoyable for you and your horse to choose the division you feel most qualified in. As a judge I am very forgiving of minor mistakes made during the progression of a class. Both horse and rider feel a certain amount of pressure upon entering the arena and sometimes mistakes, either minor or major, happen and I certainly do take that into consideration. During my career as a young horse trainer I am most thankful to my peers for the help or advice given to me along the way. You may be surprised but there are always individuals willing to share their ideas or suggestions with you. Often times, I would simply observe other trainers at horse shows, go home and try that technique on my horses. Sometimes it worked and sometimes it didn’t. Watch, observe, ask questions and learn but most importantly have a good time.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Richard Petty has been involved with horses for most of his life. He has bred, trained and shown horses in most disciplines over the past 35 years. Richard presently holds judge’s cads in 10 different breeds and has judged shows throughout the United States, Canada, Europe, South America and SouthAfrica. He has judged the U.S. Andalusian Nationals twice as well as the Canadian National Show twice.
ENGLISH SHOW HACK. General. 1. A judge may not request that gaits be performed only on snaffle or curb. 2. The collected and extended gaits must be called for; i.e., collected walk, extended walk, normal walk; collected trot, extended trot, normal trot; collected canter, extended canter, normal canter and hand gallop. 3. At the discretion of the judge, horses while on the rail may be asked to halt and rein-back. 4. A Show Hack horse is not necessarily a Dressage horse, nor an English Pleasure horse. Elevation and high knee action are not to be emphasized. The Show Hack is a suitable section for the well-trained animal. Show Hacks must be balanced and show vitality, animation, presence, clean fine limbs and supreme quality. Soundness is required. 5. Horses may show with a braided mane and tail. Braids maybe secured with tape, yarn or rubber bands. 6. Decorations are prohibited. 7. Extreme speed must be penalized. Appointments. 1. Bridle shall be light, show type; either single snaffle, double (full) or Pelham. Kimberwicke bit is permitted. Browbands and cavessons other than hunter or dressage types are permitted. Unconventional tack such as figure eight, drop, or flash nosebands are prohibited. 2. Saddles shall be any type Dressage or all purpose English. Girths of either leather, white web, nylon string or suitable material. 3. Breastplates are allowed. 4. Traditional hack attire consists of conservatively colored coat, breeches and boots. A conservatively colored hunting cap or derby is required. 5. Formal attire consisting of white breeches, top hat and tails may be worn. It is usual to wear such attire after 6:00 pm or in Championship classes. Qualifying Gaits. 1. A Show Hack shall be able to perform all of the gaits with a noticeable transition between the normal, collected, and extended gaits. The horse must be under complete control and easily ridden. Obedience to the rider is of prime importance. If the horse exhibits clear transitions in a balanced and level manner, appearing to be giving a comfortable and pleasurable ride, he is performing correctly for this class. 2. Walk, a four-beat gait: Straight, true and flat-footed. Normal Walk: Regular and unconstrained, moving energetically and calmly forward. Collected Walk: Strides are shorter and higher than at the normal walk. The head approaches the vertical, but should never move behind it. Pacing is a serious fault. Extended Walk: The horse is allowed to lengthen frame and stride while rider maintains light rein contact. The horse should cover as much ground as possible without rushing. 3. Trot, a two-beat gait: Free-moving, straight, rider maintaining light contact with horse’s mouth at all times. Normal Trot: Light, crisp, balanced and cadenced. Collected Trot: The horse’s stride is shorter and lighter, maintaining balance and impulsion. The neck is more raised and arched than at the normal trot as head approaches the vertical line, never moving behind it. Extended Trot: Maintaining the same cadence and performing at medium speed, the horse lengthens its stride as a result of greater impulsion from the hindquarters. Horse should remain light in rider’s hand as it lengthens its frame. Trot work to be ridden sitting or rising at the discretion of the rider. 4. Canter, a three-beat gait: Straight on both leads, smooth. Normal Canter: Light, even strides, should be moved into without hesitation. Collected Canter: Marked by the lightness of the forehand and the engagement of the hindquarters, the collected canter is characterized by supple, free shoulders. Neck is more raised and arched than in normal canter as the head approaches the vertical line, never moving behind it. Extended Canter: Maintaining the same cadence, the horse lengthens its stride as a result of greater impulsion from the hindquarters. Horse should remain light in rider’s hand as it lengthens its frame. 5. Hand Gallop: The hand gallop is performed with a long, free, ground-covering stride. The amount of ground covered may vary between horses due to difference in natural length of stride. The distinction between hand gallop and extended canter is, the latter being the ultimate linear extension of stride within the hand of the rider; the hand gallop being a looser, freer elongation of stride and frame of the horse. A decided lengthening of stride should be shown while the horse remains controlled, mannerly, correct and straight on both leads. Extreme speed must be penalized. English Show Hack Class Specifications. Classes are to judged on manners, performance, quality and conformation. For the full, downloadable rule book, visit: andalusian-lusitano-alliance.com/member-forms
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dressage suitability
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hat are the differences between Dressage Suitability, Dressage Hack and Show Hack classes? Definitely a question suitable for a registered judge with the Andalusian/Lusitano breed. My job is to recognize the sometimes subtle differences between these three classes. In my opinion, however, this does not mean that all horses are qualified to compete in these three classes because of anatomical differences, experience of both horse and rider, age and degree of training. Because all horses are individuals with certain attributes, both mentally and physically, their job as a show horse should be chosen according to those attributes or deficiencies. If your long-term goal were to compete with your horse in the dressage arena, it would be an obvious choice to get him started in Dressage Suitability. Keep in mind that if an individual has competed in First Level Dressage, he would not be eligible to compete in Dressage Suitability just as a horse that has competed in Dressage Hack may not be shown in Dressage Suitability classes. Also, since dressage involves such a high degree of training, I would recommend that Dressage Suitability or Dressage Hack would be a good beginning into that field. Both classes ask that they be judged on freedom, regularity and purity
Also, since dressage involves such a high degree of training, I would recommend that Dressage Suitability or Dressage Hack would be a good beginning into that field.
dressage hack
A Show Hack horse is not necessarily a Dressage horse, nor an English Pleasure horse. The Show Hack is a suitable section for the well-trained animal. A Show Hack horse must exhibit balance and show vitality, animation, presence and supreme quality. Keep
Dressage Hack RULE BOOK
SAYS:
DRESSAGE HACK. General. The Dressage Hack class is open to any horse, however, once a horse has been entered and shown in a Dressage Hack class that horse may not thereafter be shown in a Dressage Suitability Class. 19 Appointments. 1. Horses may be shown in a snaffle bridle with a smooth snaffle bit or a full bridle. Drop, flash or figure eight nosebands are permissible when using a snaffle. Regular cavesson nosebands are also permissible with a snaffle or full bridle. 2. English Dressage or English All-Purpose saddles are permitted. Conservative Dressage style saddle pads are required. 3. Martingales of any type, draw reins, other artificial appliances, boots and bandages are prohibited in competition. One whip is permitted in all classes. The whip must not be longer than 43.3 inches or 110cm, including the lash. 3. Attire shall be a short riding coat of conservative color, with tie, choker, or stock tie, breeches or jodhpurs, boots or jodhpur boots, a Hunt cap, Derby, Top Hat or protective headgear. Protective headgear may be worn without penalty. Gloves of conservative color are recommended. Half chaps and/or leggings are not allowed. Spurs are permitted. 4. Manes and tails may be braided, secured with thread, yarn or bands. Ribbons or other decorations are prohibited. Qualifying gaits and Class Specifications. 1. Horses to enter at a working trot, in a counter clockwise direction. Horses will perform working walk, working trot, working canter, lengthened trot and lengthened canter both ways of the arena. Free walk and working trot on long rein with horse stretching forward and down to be performed in at least one direction. A rein back of 4 steps may be asked for as a group on the rail or individually in the line up. Canter transitions may be called from a walk or trot. 2. Trot work to be ridden sitting or rising at the discretion of the rider. Specifications. 5. Classes may be divided for Open, Amateur, Junior Exhibitor, Stallions, Mares and Geldings. If classes are divided, a Championship is recommended. A horse must have been entered, shown and judged in a qualifying class to be eligible for the Championship class. 6. In addition to objectives for the Dressage Suitability class, horses should begin to show more thrust (pushing power) and show progression towards a degree of balance and throughness. Horse should be reliably on the bit. A greater degree of straightness, bending, suppleness and throughness is required. There should be a clear distinction between the paces (working and lengthened). The horse’s ability as a Dressage mount is to be highly considered.
of the paces, harmony, lightness and ease of movements, lightness of the forehand and engagement of the hindquarters, acceptance of the bridle with submissiveness throughout, without tension or resistance. Horses are judged on gaits, type and correctness and manners. All in all, horses shown in these classes should begin to show a progression towards a degree of balance and thoroughness. As a judge, I would pay close attention to the individual’s ability as a dressage mount. A Show Hack horse shall be able to perform all of the gaits with a noticeable transition between the normal, collected and extended gaits. The horse must be under complete control and easily ridden. Obedience to the rider is of prime importance. If the horse exhibits clear transitions in a balanced and level manner, appearing to be giving a comfortable and pleasurable ride, he is performing correctly for this class. Alliance Source Magazine • January 2012 • page 51
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AN INTRODUCTIVE VIEW TO THE
WORLD OF DRIVING
by Bill Deeney with Nadine Tilley
Photos: Christy Cumberworth, Forrest Bliss, Lee Locke, Rick Osteen
combined driving
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First is the dressage division Driving horses are Betica del C and Tio Pepe TA. The competition was Grass Ridge CDE - Arizona 2011
o you ever grow tired of riding around in circles? If you are looking for something more challenging to do with your Andalusian, something that will enhance his training and at the same time
challenge your horsemanship skills, then perhaps driving might interest you. The Andalusian breed has a temperament and way of going that makes it a natural for the driving disciplines. They truly are enjoyable, easy to hook and adaptable mentally to go from the show ring to combined driving.
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Second is the marathon
Third is the cones course
While teaching a horse to drive
develop greater softness and feel when
does require a little more knowledge
riding. Because the driver does not have
(and some more equipment) than riding,
any leg aid, everything the hands do is
Andalusians as a whole seem to quickly
magnified, and the good driver will see
take to the task better than some breeds.
how unsteady hands create messes in the
In training a horse to drive, one must
face, and hence fix the problem.
always progress at the horse’s own pace,
There
are to
several pursue
avenues with
USEF divisions
of
i.e. their ability to absorb and perform the
competition
your
tasks asked of them. As long as they are
Andalusian driving horse. Andalusian
not rushed and given more than they can
horse shows offer different types of
handle for their skill level, the benefits
pleasure driving classes, where the
to your riding program can be quite
manners and way of going are evaluated
noticeable. For example, once a driving
at the walk and trot around the ring. This
horse is sufficiently broke enough to push
could be considered the basic, entry-level
on at the trot, the horse will begin to learn
category for a young driving horse. Once
to “swing” and unlock his hips better than
the horse is sufficiently broke and handles
he does under saddle-garnering better
noise and the arena well, the driving
strong and extended trots under saddle.
horse can go on to other adventures.
There also seems to be something about
Antique carriage driving offers a
pulling a vehicle, while at the same time
competition of both horses and a critique
being made to step up to the bit, that
of the vehicles they are pulling. It can
creates a better feel in the rider’s hands
be thought of as a precursor to the
when the horse is then made to carry a
modern car show. Here there is a slew of
rider on his back.
rules governing what types of vehicles
Learning to drive properly and with
(country, town, sporting, formal, ladies,
hands held in a comfortable position also
etc.) can be paired with certain type of
increases the driver’s skills in guiding a
harness, and hooking the right type of
horse under saddle. It takes persistence
horse to them. History plays a role in
and perceptivity to maintain contact
these shows. Many of the vehicles used
without pulling, and these are skills that
are authentic 19th century productions,
Show Pleasure Driving
Country Pleasure Driving
Pleasure Driving
Formal Driving Alliance Source Magazine • January 2012 • page 57
traditional driving photos are Soleil TA at a breed show.
and it can be quite fun to see the assortment of models being pulled by various breeds. Nothing looks quite as good as a bold-trotting Andalusian, full mane and tail flying, pulling a perfectly restored piece of history! Perhaps the most challenging of the driving disciplines is the Combined Driving Event. The simplest way to describe it is to say it is the driven version of Three Day Eventing. Day one is dressage; day two is a marathon with obstacles; and day three is a timed cones course. There are shorter versions of this: a Horse Driving Trial is two days; and an Arena Driving Trial is condensed into one fun and less-stressful day. Horses must be solidly broke, and dressage is of the utmost importance. Even during the obstacle and cone phase the driver must utilize the dressage skills to maneuver properly and without upsetting the flow the horse needs to successfully complete the task. There is a genuinely different feel at these competitions than you will find at breed
participants, organizers and judges. The American Driving Society is the best resource for those interested in competing in driving outside the Andalusian shows; they represent Carriage Driving in the United States and Canada. Their website for more information is: americandrivingsociety.org. With driving becoming more and more popular there are numerous local and state driving clubs that put on multiple driving disciplines. Driving offers a whole new world for horse enthusiasts and the Andalusian’s natural regal flair, exceptional movement, combined with its tractability make it a difficult horse to beat in this arena.
shows. While it is highly competitive, contestants are more than willing to help out novices by offering encouragement, knowledge and advice at group lunches and dinners shared by
antique carriage driving Ladies to Driving Country Turnout at the Los Angeles County Fair - 2011. The driving horse is Amici BB. Sporting Division driving Tandem - which is the most difficult of all disciplines. The driving horses are DiMaggio TA (wheeler) and Amici BB (leader) at the Los Angeles County Fair 2011.
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Body Clip
Like a Pro!
Get that Show Ring Ready Look!
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by Carey Campbell
irst of all, I like to tell everyone to try and start with a clean, use a 10 blade. This way, you can work on the coat and work the bathed horse but I understand that is not always possible. I horse through the cold weather without the horse being too cold. have used K9 blowers or horse vacuums, but really for that This will allow you to get that good quality ready to show look by show ready shave, you want a freshly bathed, coat conditioned, dry clipping right before you go to the show. Blade sizes that I use the most are the 7, 10, 15, 30, 40 and 50 horse. I like to put a little Show Sheen on entire coat after bathing, blades. A 7 blade has a few different cut sizes. There are 7SE (Andis which helps the clippers to glide through the hair. There are so many different kinds of clippers out there, all show edge) 7f (fine cut) and a 7 wide tooth. Now my favorite is claiming to be the best. I have used every single kind. I like the hand the 7SE because it cuts like held Andis for small work, like faces, ears and bridle paths. For body any other blade, but leaves clipping the whole horse, I use the Double K cable clippers. It’s the no lines and leaves about power in the cable that makes all of the difference. Despite taking the hair length of a true a little time to get used to, they are reliable. I’ve used them under summer coat. Great for time constraints where I shaved 101 Mini horses and 57 Arabians September at the Nationals at their respective national and world shows. I wouldn’t trust that because they won’t lose the natural color of the coat, kind of work with any other clipper. Fully-functioning equipment is extremely important for body but won’t look hairy. Even the 30SE on the clipping. I hate getting halfway face for blending through a horse and have to put in a won’t leave any new lever or put on a new latch. Also lines if it is sharp. make sure your blades are sharp. If Once you your equipment is in good working have decided order and you have a great sharpener, what blade size you can do a lot of horses with just you want to use, a few blades. I did 57 horses with 12 (keeping in mind, the higher the number, the closer the blades total ... that’s pretty good. So cut,) you will start by clipping the entire horse in that blade save your blades by switching out first. One of the most popular is the 10 blade and it is also blades and using less of the cooling easiest to use. Make sure that the blade remains fairly cool products and keep them oiled/ and well lubricated on the entire body and particularly the lubricated, neck. It is important to use constant, consistent pressure The sharpening business while clipping to make sure you get the same amount of I have had the most luck with hair off the horse everywhere. Do not push the blade too and recommend is Precision hard on the areas that can cause discomfort to the horse; Sharpening, located in Weberville, the legs and face are touchy areas. Using a hot blade with Michigan (517) 521-4371. They are too much force would feel the same as a hot, hard blade dependable, nice, standby their work and have very fast return times. The horse’s job: halter, Western pleasure, English, driving or reining Using a hot blade with too much force would feel the same as a hot, hard will help dictate what type of clip and what blade on your shin! If you can remember that you can use just a little pressure sized blade you will need to use. Time of year also plays a role, influencing the color of on those areas and the blade will still cut, you will have a lot less problems. your horses under coat. The first body clips of the year are usually do not result in your on your shin! If you can remember that you can use just a little best color and you may want to shave in a longer blade, (such as pressure on those areas and the blade will still cut, you will have a a 7SE) a few months out, and then go back before the show and lot less problems. The eyes are very sensitive too. I have seen many Alliance Source Magazine • January 2012 • page 62
people actually burn the skin over the eyes because the horse is well behaved and the person clipping did not know enough to keep the blades cool and not to push to hard. Also, as you are clipping, make sure that you are not leaving different lengths of hair on the body of the horse. You can actually go many different directions with the clippers to get all the hair, not just against the way the hair grows. Be very careful in the groin and between the front legs, the skin is thin and you can cut the horse easily. If you go slowly and keep the horse’s comfort in mind, you should have no problems. For horses that are bothered by clipping, ask your veterinarian to administer some tranquilizer to make it a more pleasant experience for the horse the first time and once they learn that clipping won’t hurt them, they will readily accept it. Quite a few horses actually love getting body clipped once they are accustomed to it. Once your body is done, you can decide if you want to “sculpt” the face. That is where the other size blades come in. I will usually use 15 blade on the front of the horses face, leaving the cheeks in the 10 blade, and blend the two sizes around the ear and eye area. After this, I will take my 40 or 50 and go over the muzzle and the eyes to take the hair down to the skin, giving good color contrast. Make sure you have a look or plan in mind that you want the finished face to look like. You can make a horse’s face appear longer or shorter by the clip job you do, or how high up the muzzle you go. Next, I like to take a 30SE blade and use it to blend the 40 and the 15 hair lengths, so that you do not end up with an ugly
Tips and Tricks from a Pro Black Horses - I always clip in a 10 or a 7SE blade. I like to clip dark horses at least a week before the show to leave enough time for them to get color back. They tend to come out a mousey gray or brownish color when first clipped. Bay Horses - Depending on the shade of bay, they sometimes clip out lighter, but generally they clip out a darker, almost grayish black color and require about a week for the highlights and color contrast to come back in. Chestnuts, Palomino, Buckskin and Sorrel Horses: Ð With a chestnut or sorrel horse, again, once in a while, you will get a horse that will clip out nice and dark, but almost always your horse will become a pumpkin color. You will need some time for the true color to come back. I have had the very best luck with the 10 and 7SE blades on these colors because they leaves the most color on the horse and depending on the time of year, you canÕ t always clip that far in advance. Light Gray or White Horses: With a light gray or white horse, make sure that you use the longer blades, 10 or 7SE. I have made big mistakes in the past, thinking that I want to get a close clip because grays tend to grow the coat back the fastest and so have used shorter blades. DonÕ t do it! Black skin under a white coat, no matter how good you are, looks better done in a 10 or a 7SE than with a 15 or a 30. If you want a close cut look, shave them a day or two before they show, you will be much happier with the results. A dark grey, or dark dapple grey can be done in a 10, 15, or even a 30 blade. They look great done in any of those sizes and are the easiest color of horse to clip.
line and a huge hair length difference. This will take some practice and time, but try to remember that it is not a race and that patience will pay off. I always use a shorter blade on the outside back of the ears (15 or 30 blade), and I tend to use only a 40 blade inside, as the 50 can cut very easily. If you’re not really experienced and your horse moves, you can really hurt the horse with the shorter, sharper blade, cutting the ear and making a future problem for yourself and the horse. You can also clean up the legs by using the 15 blade from the knees down or for an even sharper show ring look, use the 15 blade from the knees down and a 30 blade closer to the hooves. After your clipping is done, be sure to bathe the horse and condition the entire coat. If you choose to, a hot oil bath does wonders for bringing color and shine back. The horse’s coat will shine and look like a million bucks! If you have a few lines, don’t worry - either go back over or just give it a few days and they will look better.
about the author
Carey Campbell resides in Riverside, CA and has been grooming and clipping all breeds of horses for about 27 years. She travels all over the country to body clip horses for private farms and shows, and will be doing a number of clinics this year in Europe. She feels blessed to have worked with some of the most talented and beautiful horses in the world, and for the best trainers from all breeds. Although she started in the Arabian and Saddlebred industry (which has given her the most up to date experience and ability to keep up on the trends and newest and best equipment), she has clipped all breeds of horses from Minis to Andalusians to Gypsy Vanners. If you have questions or problems with clipping, feel free to email her at vcampbellr@ aol.com.
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Go
f o r t h e by Frances Carbonnel
Gold!
M
y personal quest for a USDF Gold Medal on an Iberian horse took on a particular sense of urgency when I made a trip to Spain in 2001, in search of an exceptional PRE prospect with which to climb the levels and someday reach my goal of competing at Grand Prix. I had decided to follow my heart and buy the horse I had dreamed of since childhood. At 52, I knew that time was closing in on my productive riding life, and it was the moment to pull out the stops and reach for my goal. The making of a Grand Prix horse from scratch is an expensive, risky, long term business, with no guarantees. While some horses can achieve a portion of the GP test, the animal that can master the entire Grand Tour must be an exceptional athlete. I figured I had just one shot. With the help of friends I found a remarkable young horse, then aged 3-1/2, imported him, and changed his name to Fino. But only slowly did
Had I known then the arduous uphill climb I was in for, I still would have undertaken it. I begin to come to terms with the realities of becoming successful in open dressage with a breed of horse most experts of the time deemed unsuitable for the discipline. I had already earned my Bronze and Silver Medal scores back in the 1980’s and 1990’s on warmbloods, and was no stranger to the show circuit. There had been a few trail blazers in the US before us, horses such as Temerario VII and Gaucho III, to encourage
me in my aspirations. But some of my professional colleagues were so offended by my defection that they stopped speaking to me for a time. Had I known then the arduous uphill climb I was in for, I still would have undertaken it. Spanish horses, Andalusians, PRE’s, whatever you want to call them, have been my abiding passion for as long as I can remember. But ... as I was to discover as I took my stallion to clinics and shows, he was definitely considered a strange duck, belittled and patronized sometimes, but also the object of intense curiosity in the community. Those early years were a time for learning patience. I have just returned from that annual celebration of the US dressage community, the 2011 USDF Convention and Symposium in San Diego, where, 10 amazing years later, I received Fino’s and my Gold Medal. But I was again reminded that the sport, at least at the highest levels, is still overwhelmingly the domain of the European Warmblood. Yes, I know, Fuego, Evento, and Invasor have burst onto the international competitive scene with extraordinary brilliance, and no one could be more thrilled by their triumphs than myself. Still, in a roster of top horses spanning two days at our national symposium, there were only two Iberians present. In the lower echelons of the sport, the Iberian horses, Spanish, Lusitano, crossbred and partbred, have made tremendous inroads into competition, finding enthusiastic acceptance with trainers and
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Many faults can be overcome by a horse with heart and some open minded judges as an ideal mount for juniors, amateur “try.” Also, it is often more fruitful to start with a horse riders, and anyone lacking the athleticism or unwilling to subject with minimal training, than to attempt to retrain an their body to physical abuse in order to ride the huge warmblood animal already confirmed in another discipline. gaits. Some are even willing to concede that there are more and • Pay particular attention to the conformation and looseness more Iberians being bred today that possess the gaits and elasticity of the horse’s back. Many Iberians’ backs are very short to succeed quite well in the dressage ring. Indeed, Iberian horse and curvilinear, as compared to the warmblood, whose enthusiasts raised such a hue and cry about the unfairness of pinning back is flatter, longer and more uphill. This is important, horses with huge gaits over those with more correct training, that in because dressage saddles are made for the warmblood 2010 the US National Dressage Committee produced new tests that market. Most, if not all, dressage reduced the impact of the gaits and increased saddles are built on a tree that is flatter the importance of the rider’s skills in the Be sure that you thoroughly and longer than the usual Iberian back, outcome of the scores. Now, that’s a good step understand the requirements making them susceptible to bridging in the right direction! of each level, and do not be so on our horses, no matter how cleverly I won’t say that the dominance of eager to climb up the levels that padded. Saddle fit has an enormous the warmblood has ended, but certainly it you attempt to show your horse impact on a horse’s ability to relax and is a positive juncture for anyone wanting at a higher test than it is ready properly use its back, and if your saddle to promote and campaign their Iberian in for. bridges, your horse’s back will tighten dressage. Our horses can be seen more and in self defense. Probably the single more often, and their popularity will continue most common negative comment the Judges level against to increase. our horses is that they fail to use their backs properly, so So what should you look for in evaluating an Iberian Dressage attention to saddle fit is doubly important. For hard to fit prospect? Many things come to mind, but these are my top picks: horses, the Fhoenix Vogue Softree saddle by Enlightened • Choose a horse with three correct, pure and elastic gaits. Equitation has given me remarkable results without When most people think of dressage gaits, the huge compromising rider position. extended trot with loads of suspension comes to mind. • Buy a prospect bred from proven Dressage competitors This is not wrong. But a four beat walk with correct with show records, not just exciting claims. Performance is cadence, good over track and no lateral tendencies, and a inherited. Do not let color influence your decision, and of pure three beat canter with elasticity, jump and bascule are course, choose conformation that will predispose to long even more important, because these two gaits are much term soundness, because bringing a horse to Grand Prix harder to improve than the trot and much easier to ruin as takes years. Pretty is as pretty does. well. The horse must possess a powerful hind quarter and • Avoid importation if you can. Buy a US bred horse, or loin with the capacity to both drive and carry, and a free a horse that has already successfully been imported. and open shoulder with reach as well as lift. There are knowledgeable US breeders who can offer • Seek out you a horse with the necessary qualities. Importation is the horse that costly, dangerous, stressful, and it can take a year or more is unhesitatingly for some horses to adjust to changes in management. forwardWhether or not you decide to import, observe carefully thinking, that how the horse is managed, and mimic as closely as possible has a steady those conditions for at least six months. Make changes but energetic slowly. The more sensitive the horse, the more important temperament this is. (not spooky), Take great care in the choice of your trainer or coach. Some and is compliant and German or Dutch trained trainers are practitioners of Rollkur, trainable with (which is anathema to our breeds) or at the very least, they may a strong work not understand how very different the balance and temperament, ethic. Upper and therefore the training process of the Iberian, is. Too many level dressage trainers mistake running a horse off its balance for true impulsion is hard work. originating in an active hindquarter with deeply bending joints.
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USDF RIDER AWARDS: GENERAL RULES
USDF Rider Awards are based strictly on the scores the rider achieves over time and need not be earned in one year. The following guidelines apply to rider performance awards; bronze, silver, and gold medal rider awards; freestyle bronze, silver and gold bar rider awards; and master’s challenge rider awards. ELIGIBILITY • Rider must: • Have a USDF Participating Membership (PM) or Group Membership (GM) when scores are earned. • Be a member in good standing of USDF when scores are earned • Horse need not have a USDF Lifetime Horse Registration (LHR) at the time scores are earned. Horse must meet minimum competition eligibility requirements at the time scores are earned. • Scores may be earned on one or more horses. RECORDED SCORES AND APPLICATIONS • Rider must submit application and fee to USDF online using official Rider Performance Award Application • $25 processing fee for each rider award achieved • Any score earned at a USEF-licensed/USDF-recognized competition from a regular USEF or FEI test may be used. (Hors de concours scores and scores earned in any opportunity classes do not count for any awards, and freestyle scores do not count for non-freestyle rider awards). Scores may be earned from any test of the level. • Eligible scores earned at USEF Special Competitions held in the U.S. are also applicable. • If two or more judges score one ride, the average of their scores counts as one score. • Riders should submit the application online after all of the required four or six scores are earned, rather than submitting scores one at a time. • Completed application and fee must be received by September 30 of the award year for inclusion in the current awards year. RIDER PERFORMANCE AWARDS Award may be achieved at Training, First, and Second Levels. • Must have four scores of 60 percent or higher at the respective level: • From at least two different USEF-licensed/USDF-recognized competitions • From four different judges • From four different rides Score equivalents: • FEI Pony Team and Individual Tests = Second Level A rider performance patch and certificate are awarded when application is processed. BRONZE MEDAL RIDER AWARDS • Must have six scores of 60 percent or higher: • Two at First Level from two different judges and two different rides • Two at Second Level from two different judges and two different rides • Two at Third Level from two different judges and two different rides Score equivalents: • FEI Pony Team and Individual Tests = Second Level • FEI Junior Team and Individual Tests = Third Level Certificates are issued as received and verified by USDF Medal will be presented at Adequan®/USDF Annual Convention SILVER MEDAL RIDER AWARDS • Must have four scores of 60 percent or higher: • Two at Fourth Level from two different judges and two different rides • Two at Prix St. Georges from two different judges and two different rides Score equivalents: • FEI Young Rider Team and Individual Tests = Prix St. Georges Certificates are issued as received and verified by USDF Medal will be presented at Adequan®/USDF Annual Convention GOLD MEDAL RIDER AWARDS • Must have four scores of 60 percent or higher: • Two at Intermediate I and/or Intermediate II from two different judges and two different rides • Two at Grand Prix from two different judges and two different rides Certificates are issued as received and verified by USDF Medal will be presented at Adequan®/USDF Annual Convention (Excerpt from the 2012 USDF Member Guide)
As a rule Iberians lack the steady rhythm and cadence of the warmblood, and need to be taught this essential skill. Pushing them ever more forward simply results in turning them into terrified little sewing machine movers with tight backs and no elasticity. Very often more can be accomplished toward collection and extension with our breeds by first teaching the horse to go slowly and connecting the back by using many, many transitions, and through the judicious use of Piaf and Passage as well. In my humble experience the tried and true principles of Classical Equitation which originated with our horses centuries ago, still serve them best. It may seem odd, but it is not as easy to find a true classically based trainer now as it once was, so keep searching until you find one. Last, be sure that you thoroughly understand the requirements of each level, and do not be so eager to climb up the levels that you attempt to show your horse at a higher test than it is ready for. Many Iberians will have better results at the middle and higher levels where collection comes to be valued as much as extension, but that does not give you license to show at say, Second level, before your horse and you have mastered correct connection, relaxation, impulsion and cadence. You will only ultimately slow or derail your progress by creating a hole in your training that you will have to go back and repair before proceeding again. If you have a horse more talented for collection than extension, you might consider waiting until he has mastered the requirements of Second or Third level (which means, of course, that he has mastered the basics as well) before campaigning him seriously, so as to not become discouraged at the lower levels where lengthening of the gaits in a horizontal frame is at a premium. Remember, there is no substitute for correct, patient, methodical training in the creation of a successful horse. The old adage, “Go fast slowly” should be your mantra as you pursue your quest. Good luck, and may you too strike gold!
about the author
Frances and Fino achieved their USDF Gold Medal in 2011. She is 62 and he, 13. Along with a nine year career in Open Dressage, they have also won National or Reserve National Championships in Hunt Seat, Show Hack, Dressage Hack, Morphology, Doma Vaquera Alta, and a National Top 5 in Best Movement. Fino’s offspring inherit his tremendous athleticism, beauty and heart. He is a 2011 Alliance Significant Sire. Frances grew up in Wyoming, then attended Colorado College. She studied in France her Junior year, returning to marry after graduation in 1971. She began her Classical riding education during the 7 years she spent in France, continuing it after she returned in 1978 to Colorado, where she has lived ever since. She worked in Management for USWest for 11 years while gathering resources and experience in the dressage show ring in Colorado, finally hanging out her shingle as a trainer and instructor in 1988. She purchased her first Andalusian in 1999, and the rest, well ... is history.
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Meetthe Members
Welcome to ... Meet the Members. Each issue of the magazine, current Alliance members are selected to be interviewed and their answers to our questions published here. This is a great way for all of our Alliance members to get to know one another and to introduce new members to the rest of the organization. Members are selected by suggestion of board members, other members and/or because of the life they lead outside of horses. We hope you enjoy reading this feature as much as we enjoyed putting it together!
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When did you first become involved in the breed?
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What is your favorite discipline?
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What steps do you think the Alliance could take to increase the visibility of our breed across the country?
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What would you like to see happen with this breed in the next five years and what would you suggest to reach those goals?
Cynthia Ditman,
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My very first Andalusian was a half Andalusian half Arabian ... I started looking into the breed and was so impressed with everything about them that I decided to breed my Arabian mare to an Andalusian stallion. I found a lady standing her stallion and called her. She invited me down to her ranch. Wow! I had dreamed all my life of having a beautiful horse like her stallion. So we bred my mare. She invited us to stay on at her place so we could ride together. She even let me ride her beautiful stallion ... I was hooked. There was no turning back I fell head over heals in love with the breed. That was almost 20 years ago ...thank you to Holly Hanes for her warm and wonderful introduction to this amazing breed.
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I am happy to join with others that just want to promote theses Coralee Ditman, Cynthia’s daughter wonderful horses without all the politics. They are not a registry. Their policy that all are welcome is great. There are so many very talented and professional horse people putting this together I am really very impressed. The magazine is full of wonderful pictures and articles. Every issue is getting bigger and better. Sadly I am not seeing this with other groups that cost three times as much to join. All I can say is this is needed now more than ever.
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I really enjoy all disciplines but I guess if I have to pick one as my favorite I would have to say dressage. To see a rider and a horse working so quietly and in such harmony is a very beautiful thing. Andalusians are so naturally gifted for this. But I think we will see them reaching out into other areas as the breed increases in numbers. Living in a “cowboy” state I would love to see them get into reining and cutting. Is there anything more than horses ? Our commitment to our horses is deeper than ever with our move to Nevada. We are building our dream ranch on a 50 acres just outside Reno. It’s a quieter lifestyle, in an area where horses are not crowded out by the city. I hope the Alliance can help us get back to promoting the breed at all the equine functions held around the country. We need more good solid public relations. A chance for horse lovers to learn more about the Andalusian without all the harmful politics that have become a part of so many registries. Also I so miss the days of seeing our horses in the Rose Parade. I do not even remember them in 2010-2011. We used to have several groups everything from charros to some of our owners in elegant Spanish dresses. Nice to see diversity. Maybe they can help put groups together for events like this. I would love to see the Alliance Magazine distributed to feed and tack shops for retail sale. We need to reach out to other horse people. We need to be able to advertise to more than just other members. The circulation is already really good I hope it keeps growing! I am hoping that as more people support groups like the Alliance we can bring everyone back together and help make the Andalusian horse more popular than ever. Alliance Source Magazine • January 2012 • page 68
I have been around horses most of my life ... a tall order for a city born and raised gal. I only dreamed of owning fabulous horses like these. When I was young, I had a wonderful palomino, we called a "Heinz 57." I lived every minute of the school week for the weekend, so we could take off into the hills where we would ride until dark. I guess even back then we raised some eyebrows riding through Beverly Hills and the surrounding area. I was just not meant for the big city so after many years in the film industry I bought my first ranch and began to acquire a very select herd of Andalusians. Both pure Spanish and Spanish Portuguese. I guess I have always had a soft spot for colored horses and when Dorado was born (purchased in utero from Ginger Vosberg) it was like I had come full circle. Only this time with some of the most beautiful horses from all over the country. It was only after acquiring some of my mares that I learned I had not only purchased a very stunning chestnut mare named RD Chica, but it turned out she carried a very rare color - pearl! I do love breeding and raising theses wonderful horses. It is always quality first with us and color will come. A great horse can be any color, but when you add some of the rare colors - wow it gets even better. I can not go without mentioning my senior stallion Majestuoso, The first time I saw him in a stallion ad, I had to breed a mare to him! I could not get that boy out of my head. Dark and almost a black body with deep rich red highlights coming up to his flanks, it almost looked like he was on fire. The following year his owner called and had to sell off some horses - what can I say, I bought him. He is still here Cynthia Ditman with us and at age 18 still thinks he's a young stud. We moved from Southern CA to Reno NV, where we started Spanish Springs Andalusians in 2007. It has been great for my daughter Coralee. She really enjoyed the high schools here, even got pretty good at dirt bikes, raced a few times. I believe that the country life is a really healthy lifestyle for kids. I do miss all the time we spent attending horse shows together and all of our friends. There are so many good Andalusian shows down south. It's a bit far to travel for now and my daughter is so busy with college, attending UNR, education is her main focus. So for now we are downsizing our herd, but still have time to create and enjoy a few special foals each summer. I am hoping that we may even be able to attend a few local dressage shows this year too!
Dr. rosemary FerDinanD, PhD,
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It was through my interest in classical dressage that I became involved with Andalusian and Lusitano horses. I quickly learned that many of the best trainers worked almost exclusively with these breeds. As my skills have increased, I understand the potential of these horses and am actively looking for that “right horse” to be my partner on this path. I became involved in the Alliance as a result of knowing John and Simone Brown. I love the magazine although it is dangerous because I want all the beautiful horses pictured on its pages. I rode saddle seat and western pleasure but that all changed when I took a lesson on a Lipizzan stallion. From that moment on, I knew I wanted to ride classical dressage. The lesson was also a gift from my husband, and to fast forward to the present, we now ride together!
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cynthia ditman’s bio
As for what I do outside of horses ... I work, so that I can play with more horses! With respect to what steps the Alliance could take to increase the visibility of our breed across the country – I am reminded of the impact Fuego XII had at the 2010 WEG. Doug and I were there as he wowed the crowd and overheard people asking “What kind of horse is that?” Perhaps the Alliance could target key high profile venues to expose the breed to a broader audience.
Dr. Rosemary Ferdinand, PhD
Personally, I would like to see this breed recognized as a form of “living art” within the next five years. Specific steps to achieve this could include approaching a local museum or arts college to coordinate a display of photos, paintings and sculpture complemented with a live performance.
dr. rosemary ferdinand’s bio
I live in Sarasota FL, with my husband Doug. I have a rewarding career in healthcare that has included direct patient care and in recent years, health care computing. Like many young girls, I had a crush on horses only I was lucky enough to have parents who generously provided me with the opportunity to ride, and ultimately to have my own horses. For much of my adult life, horses were limited to a fond memory of my childhood. There must have been something in the way I told those old stories that caused my husband to encourage me to ride again. After years of hard work, I found myself in the position to afford riding and gave “horses” back to myself to Rosemary and husband, Doug celebrate my 50th birthday. As they say “life happens” and as I was riding 3 – 4 days per week, I found myself becoming progressively weaker and ultimately facing a life threatening health issue. For a period a time, death was not a matter of “if ” but a likely “when”. Through the efforts of many wonderful people, including Simone and John Brown, I was able to focus on my horse and riding as a source of strength and comfort during this time. I needed to wear oxygen 24/7 and found a way to put a small tank on my back so that I could climb up on my mare and ride. By the grace of God and a team a of skilled health care providers, the underlying condition is controlled, I can ride without supplemental oxygen and I will never take the notion of a “future” for granted again. As a result of this experience, I am now much more conscious of the energy connection with horses, particularly the aspect that is controlled by breathing. My recent experience with an Andalusian mare validates the breed’s reputation for sensitivity and connection with their riders, I actually feel stronger after interacting with her! Alliance Source Magazine • January 2012 • page 69
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All my family was born and lives in Spain. My father was in the calvary and frequently spoke about his PRE, Flechazo, during the Spanish Civil War. I also had the opportunity to live in Spain from 1975-1981 and lived across the street from the “Guardia Civil” headquarters where they kept dozens of PRE’s. It was during that time period that I became more familiar with the breed which led to beginning our breeding program in 1995 at Hacienda del Sol. This magazine is a good source of information about the breed without focusing on a particular discipline which emphasizes the versatility of our breed. While our horses are of María Fernanda de la Escalera origin, and therefore sought after for dressage, my focus is the art of breeding, using world class genetics to produce PRE’s with beauty, movement and functionality. We make every effort to be true to our 1995 slogan: “Honoring Spanish legends by creating new ones.” My husband is a physician and we are both very involved in our clinic.
Triunfador XXIV with the Mandinas at the M.F. Escalera Farm in 2010.
Educate other horse enthusiasts about our breed by promoting this magazine in other equine publications. Likewise, publishing interviews with legendary breeders from Spain would provide all of us with a wealth of information. I would like to see an expanded market for the versatile PRE. To achieve this goal, we as breeders must limit our foundation stock to top quality animals only. An old breeder in Spain once told me that in his breeding program, he always got 3 types of horses: the average, the good, and the exceptional. He believed that the average should be gelded and used as a pleasure mount, the good should be trained as a sporthorse in whatever discipline, and the exceptional must be used as a stud or foundation broodmare. He went on to say that not all good sporthorses or exceptional horses are good studs and that the quality of a real stud is measured by the excellence of his offspring. This legendary breeder was the late Paco Lazo.
maria mandina’s bio
I was born in La Habana, Cuba from Spanish parents. We moved to the U.S. in the early 60’s and grew up in Maryland, later Miami where I met my husband. He and I lived in Zaragoza, Spain for six years while he attended medical school. Our next stop was South Bend, Indiana where my husband did his residency and then settled in Vero Beach, Florida. In the mid 90’s my oldest daughter, María wanted a horse and we could not help remembering the beautiful horses we had seen in Spain. This eventually led to the formation of a breeding farm in 1995 known as Hacienda del Sol Andalusians. We take great pride in our work here and we are pleased to see many farms in the U.S. and abroad who presently have as their main stud or foundation Maria Fernanda de la Escalera with the Mandinas at SICAB in 2010 mares one of our horses. In the past years, we have imported about 20 horses from Spain and over 100 foals were born at Hacienda del Sol. In 2007 we sold all our horses since we were planning moving to Spain. That move never materialized and after a year of research and several trips to Spain, we decided it was time for Hacienda del Sol Part II. The new Hacienda del Sol foundation stock is of the highest quality in the world. We imported from Spain: 2 María Fernanda de la Escalera branded bay mares out of Ranchero XIV, multi Champion in Spain, including bronze in SICAB; 1 grey qualified mare out of Lovera’s SICAB Champion of Spain, Faraon XXVIII; 2 black qualified mares with Escalera and Yeguada Militar lines; and the superstar in the group, our stud TRIUNFADOR XXIV. TRIUNFADOR XXIV is Escalera branded, black qualified, Absolute Champion of Sevilla, 3 time SICAB TOP 5, with 7 gold medals in Spain, offspring with 14 gold medals (mostly in Spain), and one of his sons is standing for María Fernanda de la Escalera. Triunfador is the only black qualified in the world and the only PRE in the U.S. with 3 qualified offspring. The prestigious equine publication Trofeo Caballo called him “the best black PRE today”. We are blessed to have him standing at stud and anxiously await his 2012 babies. Alliance Source Magazine • January 2012 • page 70
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We first got interested in Andalusians in 1999 and saved up to buy our first one in the spring of 2000. We've been breeding ever since and now have 16 Andalusians. We got involved with The Alliance as a pleasant addition to the other current options which were available (IALHA and the Pacific Association for the Andalusian and Lusitano Horse or PAALH). Our trainers and handlers (Warren Mather and Amber Lentz) were very excited about this new group and the quality of the show that they promised to deliver. We weren't disappointed! Our favorite discipline is by far the halter classes with dressage being a close second.
Anne Starr in the show ring
Besides our 16 Andalusians, we have many other jobs and passions that keep us busy and fulfilled. Hmmmm, where to start. We are very busy with our four children and two grandchildren and our menagerie is completed by two miniature donkeys, four dogs, two cats, umpteen chickens and seasonal pigs. Besides taking care of our farm we both have jobs off the farm. Anne is a dentist with her own private practice and although Brian has a degree in Natural Resource Management he prefers to help take care of business on the farm and drive the local school bus. We both love to travel the world and eat fine foods. We are avid telemark skiers, hikers, and canoeists. Anne is very involved with the politics of the BC Dental Association and is the President of her local dental society. Brian is involved with the local "Rails to Trails" society where he is often out grooming the ski trails until the wee hours of the morning. Together, Brian and Anne volunteer for the Canadian National Andalusian show which is put on by PAALH. Brian is the Show Chair and Anne is the Dressage Chair. We have bred and shown horses that have won both US National titles with IALHA and The Alliance as well as many Canadian National titles in both halter and performance. One of our highest honors was having an Olympian riding and showing one of our stallions throughout the US and Canada because she loved him so much and raved about his talent.
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We think that a good way to increase the visibility of our beautiful breed is getting all the members out to as many functions in their local areas as possible. By functions we mean open horse shows, clinics, parades, youth groups, liberty demonstrations, reining, Equine Trade Shows etc.
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In the next five years we would like to see the Andalusian be recognized as one of the top three breeds of choice in the open and amateur dressage world. All the other amazing things that our horses are and that our horses can do will just be gravy. How to reach these goals? Compete, compete and compete ... Oh yes ... and win!
Brian Rehwald and Anne Starr
dr anne starr’s bio
Owned and operated by Dr. Anne Starr and Brian Rehwald, Valhalla Andalusians home is a 45-acre farm situated at the southern end of the beautiful Slocan Valley near Nelson, British Columbia, Canada. Nestled in a broad curve of the Slocan River in the fertile valley bottom and surrounded by the lush wilderness of the rugged Valhalla and Airy Ranges of the Selkirk Mountains, we are truly in a heavenly place. In this stunning environment we breed, train, show and sell Pura Raza Española (PRE) Andalusian and Andalusian cross horses. We also offer stud services to outside mares. Life is very good here on the farm and all of our animals lead an enviable existence. They are fed the organic hay we grow on our farm, drink the fresh water that cascades down the mountain slopes above and run free in our green pastures from spring until fall.
Valhalla Andalusians in British Columbia, Canada
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Once in the ring you will set your horse up at the apex of the triangle. Horses are ideally posed with all four legs visible to the judge. The two legs on the side closest the judge should be vertical and the off side legs placed slightly in front and behind the near legs so they are Weanling being shown in a properly fitted leather halter visible. The judges are looking for: quality and correctness of all body with the chain run in a circle parts and correct angulations and form of legs and joints. around the nose so the halter does not get pulled into the eyes. The judge will signal you when to walk off and you walk your horse around the outside of the small triangle going clockwise. The arm, etc. The top handlers for sport horses are few and far between horse has to turn away from you at each corner. This is a skill which and can have in innate ability to listen for rhythm and feel when the takes training at home to prepare for! Some of the things the judge is horse could be pushed for more energy. Amateurs do often show their looking for are: freedom, balance, swinging back, overstep and ground own horses but be aware classes are not split between professionals cover. It’s well known in the sport horse and amateurs. Some shows do offer a specific circle if you don’t have a good walk, don’t “Amateur to Handle” class. bother showing. A horse with a mediocre Showing a horse well in hand Another class sometimes offered is the walk but a great trot will rarely pin over is an art form and far more “Individual Breed Class” also known as IBC the great walking but average trotting one. classes. In these classes only horses of that difficult than it looks. Occasionally the judge will ask you to repeat breed show together, usually as one group a long side of the triangle or repeat the not split by age or sex. whole triangle if your horse was jigging or Showing on the triangle is a great way to get youngsters out, otherwise not showing enough walk to judge. Be alert for their requests. showing and evaluated completely on their sport potential. After the horse has come back to the apex at the walk the judge will ask for the trot. This time the horse goes outside around the larger triangle. At the trot the judge is looking for qualities like: engagement and impulsion, suspension, articulation of the joints, straightness, etc. The point of showing on the triangle is so the judge can see the horse 30 METERS from all sides. Tracking and push can be judged from behind, extension and overall outline along the side and straightness from the front. Coming to a walk around the corners is allowed if the horse breaks or gets in front of the handler, however; once a good rhythm is established most handlers choose to keep going and may just swing wide around 15 METERS the corners or slow down slightly. Many times the judge will ask to see the horse set up again after it has trotted so again, be listening. Showing a horse well in hand is an art form and far more difficult than it looks. Most shows have professional handlers there that you can hand your horse too to show. One handler is allowed to show as many horses in the class as they want since they are judged individually. The WALK emphasis on a relaxed back and swing at both the walk and the trot can TROT be greatly influenced by a handler who runs with a tight back, a stiff
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raveler, the stunning white horse that runs the sidelines at all Trojan football home games, is more than a tradition. Arguably he is the most popular mascot at any university in the country, Traveler is celebrating his 50th anniversary at USC. The University of Southern California celebrated 50 years with their Mascot, Traveler at the November 12 homecoming game. There was a special tribute to those involved over the 50 years, three of which are Andalusian owners. Chuck O’Donnell (stepson of the man who made it all possible– Richard Saukko,) Joanne Asman, who owns and runs the program for the past nine years, and Nadine Tilley, whose family endowed the mascot program to ensure that there will always be a Traveler at home games and that it will be an Andalusian. Three of the seven horses known as Traveler have been Andalusians. Halftime was also dedicated to Traveler by the Trojan marching band. They spelled out the name Traveler on the field while he galloped around the outside of the letters. It was quite an honor to be included and to be able to continue to carry on this wonderful tradition. The story of the renowned steed dates back to 1961 when Bab Jani, USC’s Director of Special Events, USC student Eddie Tannenbaum, while watching the Pasadena Tournament of Roses, spotted Richard Saukko riding his white horse during the parade. They persuaded Saukko to ride his white horse around the Coliseum during USC home games, serving as a mascot. Ever since, when USC scores a touchdown, Traveler gallops along the sideline. In 2003, Saukko’s wife Pat retired from the Traveler program, turning it over to her friend Joanne Asman, the owner and trainer of Traveler 7. A tidbit of Trojan history: Seven Tommy Trojans have ridden seven Travelers over the past 50 years. The current Traveler, who
has represented the university for past nine seasons, is a 20-year-old Andalusian. In honor of the 50th anniversary, Artist Fred Stone painted Traveler next to the statue of Tommy Trojan for a new print called “Conquest.” Stone’s association with Traveler began in 1983 when he painted an Andalusian stallion, Tuno II, from which he created two successful limited-edition prints. Years later, Stone was struck by the beauty and charisma of Traveler and, although primarily a painter of thoroughbreds, he felt compelled to paint the steed. As fate would have it, Tuno II turned out to be the sire of the current Traveler.
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Midwest Youth Group
they are more than just a group of horse lovers, doing horsey activities. They’re a family. A family 2011 was a fantastic starting year for the Baroque spreading across the great Midwest region of Horse of the Midwest Youth! They ended the year America, while spreading their love of the Baroque by announcing the winners of the Sportsmanship breeds. Award, which was given to the youngest member, Cassie Kinney, plus the End of the Year High Interested? The group welcomes anyone 21 and Point awards, at the Bricco Equestrian Center younger, whether you’re English or Western, do Open House. Now, with the new year, they’re jumping or barrels, riding or halter, or anything in ready to do it all again! This group of dedicated between! equestrians have put many hours into the group, all contributing towards every possible event. In Contact the youth by emailing akp_1818@hotmail. the upcoming year they will be com, and check out their website at www. having baroquehorseofthemidwestyouth.yolasite.com. an open You can also find them on at Facebook at fun show “Baroque Horse of the Midwest Youth and Bricco in the Equestrian Center Club”. spring, clinics, f u n demos at the One of our youth members was kind enough to
A Young Rider’s New Year’s Resolutions
share their New Year’s Resolutions for improving their life and attitude through riding. What are yours?
Baroque Horse of the Midwest shows, parties, and will even be together in the Baroque booth at the Midwest Horse Fair in Madison, WI. However,
1. Remember to smile when I ride! 2. Be grateful for what I have and thank others. 3. Try to be more cooperative with my parents. 4. Maintain a good mood at horse shows. 5. Help my trainer whenever she needs assistance - what a great way to learn! 6. Be in a good mood in the morning. 7. Don’t forget to put my tack away. 8. Use sunblock. 9. Get my varsity letter for riding. 10. Stop calling my horse names. 11. Take more responsibility for my horse and his care and needs. 12. Keep my area of the tack room neat and organized. 13. Practice dressage with my horse. 14. Have a great year and have fun!
Questions? contact Youth Coordinator Lauren Lavine: lltherapy@aol.com or
818-919-4520 or go to www.andalusian-lusitano-alliance.com/youth-program. Special youth memberships are available for a price of $35 yearly. You do not have to have a horse to be a youth member with the Alliance. Alliance Source Magazine • January 2012 • page 78
SHOWMANSHIP IN HAND:
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a judge’s perspective by Gary Mullen, Ed.D
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howmanship in hand classes are among the dance, and your horse is your partner. Fairly, start out teaching your horse in small most popular classes in stock breed and saddle horse shows. Unfortunately, because baroque increments, and before long he will become more shows are relatively new, showmanship in hand classes attuned, handy, and eager. Do not think you can train a are often misunderstood and undervalued. Entering competitive showmanship horse in just a few sessions. a showmanship class can be an after thought. Some A training rush job may produce a sour showmanship exhibitors go into the class to fill it, or to give it a try, or horse that appears intimidated and anticipatory. Even in the training process, attempt to keep your to earn extra points towards a high point trophy. I take issue with such a casual mentality towards competition. upper body upright and still, your elbows in, and your Why pay money to show the public that you are chin up (parallel to the ground). Have a 90 degree bend in your arm at the elbows, and match your hands. Undue unprepared? What is that teaching our youth? I cannot over stress the importance of preparation raising and lowering of the hands is considered a fault. in becoming a winner. Showmanship in hand requires Only about 4 inches of chain should be showing on your a handler to exercise a considerable degree of self- lead as it exits the halter ring. Never put your hand on discipline, preparation, precision, and poise. Therefore, the chain. Coil the excess lead into one big loop, or form it is not a stretch to say that showmanship in hand it into a smaller figure eight. Never wrap a small coil can help build character for winning in life. We need around your hand. Attempt to keep this body and hand trainers and parents who will take this class seriously position throughout the pattern, so the horse is working and encourage our youth in this fine character-building from almost unperceivable cues. Fingertip finesse is the opportunity. You never know a future handler star could operative phrase here. When leading the horse, your body should be arise from our group of young exhibitors. They could somewhere between the horse’s throatlatch and the be a national leader or, even, the next Oprah! As a child, showmanship in hand was one of my middle of the neck. To walk, lean your upper body favorite classes because I did not always own the most forward and reach out with your right front leg. This expensive, high quality horses. My first show horse gives your horse a visual cue to move forward. When looked more like “Francis” than “the Pie” (brush up on trotting a baroque horse, you want impulsion from the your horse trivia!). It was encouraging to know that if hindquarters resulting in extension and suspension on I diligently practiced the elements and patterns, and I your horse’s stride. Attempt to match your stride to groomed my horse exceptionally well, I could win a the expected stride and cadence of the horse. Work on class with a less than perfect animal. In this class, an synchronizing your gait to the horse’s gait. Strive to keep your horse’s body straight at the exhibitor is primarily rewarded for his/her skills as a showman, showing the individual horse to its best walk, trot, halt, and back. Wiggling and weaving is a fault. If your horse was trained with pressure, or advantage. Think of the class as equitation on the ground. sloppily, this may occur. Remember, the horse follows its Showmanship in hand, like equitation, requires strong, head. Think of the head as an arrowhead and the body well-developed horsemanship skills. The winner is often the one who has the horsemanship skills This refined, graceful execution is the result of to make a showmanship pattern look effortless, diligent practice leading to movements that while maintaining a correct body position. This refined, graceful execution is the result of diligent become second nature, like driving a car. practice leading to movements that become second nature, like driving a car. Okay, enough said as the arrow. When leading to the judge, visualize a about the importance of preparation, let’s consider the target on his chest and aim the arrowhead at the target. ingredients that are involved in the actual preparation. He wants to see how your horse tracks, not how you There are only six basic moves you need to track. When halting, your body should end up somewhere practice, which include leading at the walk, leading at between the horse’s throatlatch and the middle of the the trot, stopping, setting up at a standstill, backing, and pivoting. Your goal is to briskly and crisply execute neck---not in front and not behind. Teach your horse these moves with fingertip finesse. Think of it as a a smooth, straight, brisk transition to the halt, without Alliance Source Magazine • January 2012 • page 80
• Work on charisma in your showmanship style. Videotape having to use your chain. your practices and shows. You will become your own best Always turn your horse away from you (to the right), coach. unless it is a 1/4 turn or less. When teaching the pivot, • Learn the parts of the horse and basic facts about feed and the horse must keep the right hind leg stationary. First care. A judge can ask you a question or ask you to point to master an 1/8 turn correctly, without having to reach a horse part. He could ask you to describe where the part is across your horse. Again, your arms and hands should be rather than point to it. Example: “Tell me where the hock is virtually still. Once your horse is correct and quick on a on your horse.” Your answer: “The hock is the joint on the 1/8 turn, work towards a 1/4 turn. Gradually, work up back leg above the cannon bone and beneath the gaskin.” to a 1/2 turn (180 degrees), keeping the right hind leg • A pre-show clip ten days before the show will make the final clip stationary. In USEF baroque shows, the showmanship pattern is actually the (day before the class) look smoother. halter pattern in the rule book. You will quickly discover that not all judges follow the printed pattern. My advice here is to be ready for anything, and Following are some tips for the actual competition: make sure your horse can pivot correctly up to a 540 degree turn (a turn and • Your horse must be immaculately clean. Clean under the tail, as well ½). as the sheath or teats. Judges will look there. When backing your horse, stand facing the horse, but not directly in front • Try using corn starch with water on white legs. Let it dry as a paste. of it---a major fault. When you step forward (without moving your hands or Brush it out right before the class for bright white markings. arms), your horse should briskly back with a straight spine in a straight line. • Hooves must be polished to perfection. Get some tips from a good When setting up for the judge, baroque horses have it easy. They do not halter trainer. need to stand in a perfect square as do stock breeds. Just match the front legs. • Your boots must be polished, as well as your halter and lead, and The hind legs can split, but all four feet must be flat on the ground. The horse any silver. must not stretch! The unwritten rule on a set up is 4 seconds maximum for • If you wear hunt seat or dressage attire, braid the horse and show completion. There are a few different methods on training a horse to set up. it like a sport horse. Research these methods and gain control over each foot. It is really quite simple, • Always wear gloves, just as you would in an equitation class. and the horse soon learns Attempt to keep this body and hand position to automatically set up • Make sure your number is squarely centered on your upper back throughout the pattern, so the horse is working without you moving with attractive buttons or pins. from almost unperceivable cues. Fingertip your arms or hands. • If you are a girl, hair and makeup must be consistent with showing finesse is the operative phrase here. in an equitation class. Fingertip finesse! • A judge may say, “How are you today?” Politely answer with a When your horse smile, “Fine thank you, how are you?” Only speak if you are asked is set up in front of the judge, you will be tested on your quadrant skills. a question. Visualize a line down the horse’s spine and another line across its middle---a • Eye contact with the judge accompanied by a pleasant pursing of four-square grid made up of four equal quadrants. You are never to be in the the lips is essential throughout the class. When walking or trotting same quadrant as the judge, so he can see your horse. If the judge is in a front into the arena, every few seconds turn your head and make eye quadrant, make sure you are in the other front quadrant. As he crosses the contact with the judge. When setting up, every five or ten seconds line into your quadrant, you briskly move into the other front quadrant. If a check your horse’s legs and then regain eye contact with the judge. judge crosses from a front quadrant to a back quadrant, you go into that side’s • If a judge moves your horse’s mane, fix it when the judge leaves the front quadrant (to protect him from getting kicked). When you step back and quadrant. He will be waiting for you to do so. forth in your front quadrants, make sure the judge has committed to crossing • When walking or trotting away from a judge, every few seconds the line. Some judges will stop on the line to see if you will make the mistake look back at the judge to make certain you’re still in alignment. of “jumping the gun.” When crossing over, use systematic precise steps. To • Never tap or physically prompt your horse in the class, even though get a visual of quadrant moves, I highly recommend you watch YouTube you may be doing it in your training. videos of top contestants in a World Championship show for stock breeds I have shared some of the intricacies of the showmanship class, and it is (i.e., The American Quarter Horse Congress). Analyze the exhibitors’ foot work and body position on the crossovers. There, you will also get great ideas obvious that hard work is essential to success in it. If you do your homework, when you hit the dance floor (the showmanship class), you are going to be light on showmanship jackets and attire. on your feet, confident, and the recipient of many tens from the judges. Following are a few additional preparation tips that could add polish to your performance: about the author Gary Mullen, Ed.D. is the new equestrian studies director at Rocky Mountain College • Whenever you handle or ride your horse, quickly add on each of the in Billings, MT. He spent the previous four years as associate professor and equestrian six basic maneuvers. studies director at William Woods University, Fulton, MO. From 2000-2006 he • Occasionally, practice with cones, so you get a feel for space needed specialized in the training of youth and amateurs with Andalusian horses, winning on turns and stops. over 40 national championships or reserves. He was named the IALHA Professional • Attend open shows where you will find a variety of challenging Horseman of the Year for 2005. Gary is a licensed USEF judge for Andalusians and Friesians. He judged the 2009 IAHLA Nationals and the 2009 Friesian Grand patterns. Keep a pattern file for future practices. Nationals. His 2009 book, Amazing Horse Facts and Trivia has been published • Practice with a person positioned as a judge. Your horse must in ten different countries. He was recently awarded a doctorate in education from boldly approach the judge without weaving, and stand quietly for Walden University after completing his dissertation, “Integrating Equine-assisted inspection. Have that person challenge you on your quadrants. Activities and Therapy (EAAT) into a Higher Learning Institution.” Alliance Source Magazine • January 2012 • page 81
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Stallion Showcase Andaluz ANG Breed: PRE Registry and Registration Number: ANCCE & IALHA Sire: Jocoso XXI Dam: Andaluza LXXIII Color: White Size: 16.1
certero V
Owner: JV Ranch Location: Riverside, CA Contact: Jesus Villarreal Phone: 830-868-1022 Email: jvranch@gvtc.com 2012 Stud Fees: $1500/750 LFG
Breed: Andalusian Registry and Registration Number: IALHA 4840 (S) Sire: Fabuloso XIII Dam: Verdadera II Color: Homozygous Black Size: 16.1
Owner: Riveras Andalusians Location: Berwyn, IL Contact: Hector Rivera Phone: 708-417-5671 Email: info@riverasandalusianfarm.com Website: riverasandalusianfarm.com 2012 Stud Fees: $1500 Neg.
Imported from Spain at two years old, Andaluz is that once in a lifetime horse we all dream of. At four, he was named the 2006 IALHA Reserve Grand National Champion Jr. Stallion. He was brought back to show as a Senior Stallion and won the title of Grand Champion Senior Stallion in 2008. Although impressive in the show arena, at home he is a true gentleman and one of the kindest stallions you will ever encounter. When he is in motion, you know he is an Andalusian, as no other breed can move like that! In 2010, Echisero JV (Andaluz – ANG x Cauta) won the Grand National Championship Colt title, achieving an honor that most breeders only dream of. Andaluz - ANG has made his mark, are you ready to make yours?
Certero was Imported from Spain for his color and movement. Approved by the Cria Caballar and registered in the Spanish Studbook as Certero V. Excellent top-line, strong and uphill, very elegant neck. Trained for dressage, but demonstrating versatility; Won Western Pleasure Championship at Eastern Regional 2005 Andalusian Show.
Conquistador XII
desplante xiii
Breed: PRE Andalusian Owner: Andalusians de Mythos Registry and Registration Number: ANLocation: ships to USA, CAN, MEX CCE #1901010021CA061 Contact: Susan Ambrose Sire: Indiano XVIII Phone: 720-296-4524 Dam: Jordana Email: andalusiansdemythos@gmail. Color: Black com Size: 16.1 Website: AndalusiansDeMythos.com A breathtaking homozygous black P.R.E. Andalusian stallion of impeccable Spanish heritage, Dante has captured countless hearts with his beauty, athleticism and intelligence. He is a prolific sire, endowing his progeny with his finest qualities, including balanced conformation, correct Spanish type, extravagant movement & brilliant minds. He has seized the ribbons in performance, halter and best movement. Sired by Indiano XVIII, out of Jordana (sired by the Cardenas bred Champion of Spain, Genil, Dante embodies over 93% Cartujano (Bocado) lineage and is an excellent match for daughters and granddaughters of Navarre, Guarapo, Doctor, Genio, Dejado, Teodoro. Revised in the Spanish Stud book; registered in USA. His foals are eligible for inclusion in the studbooks of ANCCE, IALHA, PRE Mundial, Iberian WB, American Heritage, Azteca, Spanish Norman, Warlander, Hispano-Arabe, BAPFF, and CDE Studbook (Spain). Special discounted stud fees for early bookings, multiple mares, and returning clients.
Breed: PRE Andalusian Sire: Churchares II Dam: Zarza VI Color: Red Buckskin Size: 15.3 Owner: Diane McCormick
Location: Ocala, FL Contact: Diane McCormick / Kim Shogren Phone: 903-316-8871 / 972-746-1457 Email: diane_the_brit@hotmail.com Website: majesticandalusiansdm.com 2012 Stud Fees: $3500/1750 Breed to one of the rarest ANCCE Revised PRE proven producers of color avilable today. Desplante XIII! Amazing Buckskin stallion imported from Yeguada De La Villa (known in Spain for over 25 years of breeding for conformation, corectness, movement and bloodlines while maintaining that old classical style for agility and working functionality). Bloodlines include that of well respected Military, Benitez and Bohorquez programs. More than just color, Desplante has a fantastic, short coupled body which is propelled by an incredibly powerful drive from the hind end. Three very correct, elastic gaits that have been passed onto his progeny. Desplante XIII is a producer of Palomino / Chestnut / Cremello / Buckshin and more offspring. All mares bred in 2011 are in foal, with the highest of quality semen. Colored Despante XIII Foals/Yearlings for sale.
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Stallion Showcase favorito kg
fandango del sol Breed: PRE Andalusian Owner: Cornerstone Farm Andalusians Registry and Registration Number: Location: Flemington, NJ (ANCCE Revised) Contact: Mindy Finelli 908-489-2069 Sire: Don Juan II Email: cornerstoneandalusians Dam: Lolita @comcast.net Color: Black (Eeaa) Website: cornerstoneandalusians.com Size: 16 2012 Stud Fees: $2500 / $1500 Cornerstone Farm welcomes Fandango del Sol the 2009 Andalusian Show Horse of the Year and International Supermodel of Horses. Fandango has an impressive show record with 5 National Titles, 18 USEF High Point Awards and the Open High Point Awards National Res. Champion in divisions like Performance, Halter, Driving and Amateur. Fandango has been extensively photographed by the well known photographer Bob Langrish and graces the covers of Horse and Rider, Chavalier, The Big Book of Horses, Signs of a Healthy Horse and Equimax de-wormer. And if that’s not enough, Fandango is a complete gentleman with a wonderful personality which he passes on to his offspring. He’s classy enough for the top show rings, yet sweet enough for kids to ride and handle. So with over 60 offspring, Fandango is the whole package and a top choice for any breeding program.
festivo mr
Breed: Andalusian Registry and Registration Number: IALHA 4404 (S) Sire: Favorito de la Parra Dam: Escalera Color: Black Bay / Homozygous Black Size: 16.2
Owner: Riveras Andalusians Location: Berwyn, IL Contact: Hector Rivera Phone: 708-417-5671 Email: info@riverasandalusianfarm.com Website: riverasandalusianfarm.com 2012 Stud Fees: $1500 Neg.
Favorito KG is a beautiful Spanish Studbook registered PRE Andalusian who combines the competitive performance bloodlines of his sire USDF Champion Favorito de la Parra, his dam Escalera and his Spanish Dressage Champion grandsire Dejado. Favorito KG scored high in gaits & impulsion in FL, demonstrates keen natural jumping ability and won 2005 Reserve Champion Senior Stallion by a Spanish Judge. Favorito KG is a proven sire who consistently throws his spectacular movement & gaits, bone, athletic ability, color and temperament to his offspring.
FS Tesoro Nobel
Breed: Qualified PRE Owner: Robert Zwaap & Doreen Kula Registry and Registration Number: Location: Avon, NY ANCCE Code: 724002012426569 Contact: Doreen Kula Sire: Academico VII (Qualified) Phone: 585-278-8995 Dam: Escogida XL Email: info@aislingsporthorses.com Color: Chestnut/Light Bay Website: aislingsporthorses.com Size: 17.1 FESTIVO MR is a gorgeous 17.1h chestnut/light bay Reproductor Calificado PRE stallion selected for his spectacular movement, bloodlines, show record, size, incredible temperament, and the fact that he’s a proven sire in Spain. Festivo competed in three A championships in Spain and won the title MEJORES MOVIMENTOS (Best Movement) in all 3, including SICAB 2010! Festivo’s main bloodline is Yeguada Militar through LEBRIJANO III on both the dam and sire’s side. Festivo’s sire is the famous ACADEMICO VII, and his grand sire is LEGO – both Qualified stallions also. Festivo’s dam is LEBRIJANO III and PacoLazo. In the 3rd line is the famous Miura-bred Escalera stallion VINATERO III. Festivo has 13 registered offspring in Spain; he has produced bay, chestnut, and grey. Check out our facebook page – Aisling SportHorses – for more information!
Breed: PRE Andalusian Registry and Registration Number: IALHA 8145(S) PRE Mundial #840USA200300010 Sire: Bucanero XX Dam: Kiva D Color: Mahogany Bay Size: 16.3
Owner: Julia Erickson / Freedom Song Ranch Location: Escondido, CA Contact: Julia Erickson Phone: 760-294-1125 Email: freedomsong@gmail.com Website: freedomsongranch.com 2012 Stud Fees: $1000 / $700 Arabs
ARABIAN SWEEPSTAKES NOMINATED
NOBEL 9 year old stallion in full time dressage training. Will be showing the California, Arizona & Nevada circuit this year. He is a sport horse sire and his foals have each gone over 16 hands! He is nominated for several sport horse sire programs, including the highly valued sweepstakes program for Arab mares. Breedings to Arab mares is only $700! To all others only $1000. (We want to get more foals sired by him out there.) He is a beautiful deep mahogany bay with black dapples and carries a recessive chestnut gene. He is standing/training in CA until sold.
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Stallion Showcase genoves cen
KBF Adoro
Genoves – CEN was imported from Spain and was bred by Centurion Farms. He is a mixture of Cardenas and Yeguada Militar bloodlines, both respected and revered in Spain, the US and abroad. He posses the best qualities of both lines with a great mind, outstanding conformation and proven functionality. Genoves was shown for the first time in 2011 and brought home the title of Reserve Regional Champion Senior Stallion and winning the Best Movement Medal. He also competed at the Feria de Caballo Espanol, placing third overall in Stallions 7 and over and second in functionality (for his section). If you are looking to add some color with quality to your program, he is a great choice for your mares.
Breed: PRE Pure Spanish Size: 16 Registry and Registration Number: Owner: P4 Spanish Horses ANCCE 1901010022EU451 & Location: Eden Valley, MN IALHA 5004(S) Contact: Cher Becker Sire: Guarapo Phone: 320-224-4022 Dam: Marquesa BW Email: cherlynnbecker@gmail.com Color: Grey Website: P4SpanishHorses.com Champions breed champions! KBF Adoro is a Champion stallion sired by US Champion Guarapo, who is sired by Champion of Spain, Genil (Miguel Angel Cardenas). He has produced several champion offspring and shares bragging rights with many champion siblings. Adoro is a stunningly correct, revised PRE stallion, who carries a black gene. He is the whole package! He is proud, yet kind and willing; an absolute dream to work with. He has proven his versatility, through his training in western pleasure, dressage, trail, and doma vaquero. He has a beautiful baroque neck and head and gorgeous collected forward movement. He passes on his confirmation, movement, athleticism, and versatility, plus his temperament, which is to die for. Continue this legacy through to your next generation of foals!
legacy’s conquistador
Odin
Breed: PRE Registry and Registration Number: ANCCE & IALHA Sire: Delegado MAC Dam: Acacia II Color: Black Size: 16.1
Breed: PRE Registry and Registration Number: ANCCE, Cria Caballar Revised Sire: Don Juan Dam: Lolita Color: Homozygous Black Size: 16.2
Owner: Canta Rana Ranch Location: Santa Ysabel, CA Contact: Donna Curnow Phone: 760-522-2304 Email: doda2005@msn.com 2012 Stud Fees: $1500 LFG
Owner: Deborah Berger Location: Jupiter, FL Contact: Debi Berger Phone: 561-301-1452 Email: debiaberger@aol.com Website: legacyfarmsofjupiter.com 2012 Stud Fees: $2500 PRE/1500 Non-PRE
Legacy’s Conquistador is a 16.2h black, pure Spanish breed Andalusian stallion. He is a happy stallion with an unsurpassed work ethic and a great attitude for the lateral and collected work. His gaits are pure and well defined. With his uphill and round canter, he consistently scores 8’s and will be showing Prix St. George in Wellington, Florida in 2012. Conquistador placed Reserve Champion in USDF All Breed in 2011. He has accumulated many championships at the “best-of-the-best” shows in Wellington, Florida. Conquistador has been featured in both National and International magazines. Please visit our website at www.legacyfarmsofjupiter.com to learn more about this exceptional stallion.
Breed: APSL approved - Lusitano Registry and Registration Number: IALHA 3605 (P) Sire: Umbaba Dam: Epoca Color: Smoky Black (Ee, aa, Cr) Size: 16
Owner: Ciel de Cheval Location: Sheridan, OR Contact: Ramona And Kelly DeJong Phone: 971-237-0642 Email: andalusian@centurylink.net Website: dejongandalusians.com
Bred by Edith Roedling-Mueller of Germany. ODIN was a Premier Breeding Stallion standing at Carpe Diem Farm. He produces dilute foals with lots of bone and substance. He is a full brother to Saphiro.
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romerito II Breed: PRE Andalusian Registry and Registration Number: ANCCE (Spain) & IALHA 5171(S) Sire: Jabonero VI (Spain) Dam: Coronela X (Spain) Color: Bay (EE,Aa), no white marking Size: 17
Owner: Yeguada Romerito Location: near East Lansing, MI Contact: Gabi Baker Phone: 517-623-1032 Email: YeguadaRomerito@gmail.com Website: YeguadaRomerito.com
LFG, MMD, Early booking discounts, excellent fertility & conception rate. Limited 2012 book.
Imported PRE Dressage Ambassador & Proven Sire! This once-in-a-lifetime stallion has made dreams come true for many proud owners, who treasure his foals today in the U.S., Canada, Europe and Australia! Romerito and his foals effortlessly compete and win against Warmbloods in Dressage and Jumping. With correct conformation, breathtaking suspension and extension, great overstride at the walk, capable of incredible collection in spite of his stunning height of 17 hands, Romerito is the complete package. He dominantly produces color, improves movement, bone and height and stamps his foals with proud, brave and affectionate disposition! If your goal is to breed an intelligent, people-oriented, athletic foal, consider Romerito II for your mare!
Breed: QUALIFIED PRE Andalusian Owner: Leonardo and Maria Mandina Registry and Registration Number: Location: Vero Beach, FL ANCCE 190101002302497 Contact: Maria Mandina Sire: Hebreo XIX Phone: 772-770-1563 Dam: Triunfadora XIV Email: espana1@gate.net Color: Homozygous Black (EEaa) Website: hds-andalusians.com Size: 16.3 Qualified-Emblematic-M.F. Escalera brand-Black-World Class Genetics. Only black qualified in the world & only PRE in the US with 3 qualified offspring. Absolute Champion of Sevilla, Gold medal in Jerez, 3 time SICAB Top 5. Conformation, Movement & Functionality Multi-Champion, +7 Gold medals in Spain. His offspring have won: 14 gold medals, 11 silver medals, 8 bronze medals, 8 best movement, 6 best functionality, 6 sub-champion of the breed, 5 absolute champion of the breed, one son standing at M.F. Escalera’s farm, one son is Young Champion of Colombia 2010 & 2011. “The best black PRE today”-trofeo caballo,“The flagship of Maria Fernanda Escalera’s stud farm”-el caballo espanol, “Phenomenal movement”el caballo espanol, “Magnificent stud”-trofeo caballo, “Escalera’s rising star”-el caballo espanol, ”The best in Escalera’s stable”-el caballo espanol
Xiomaro BR Breed: Andalusian Registry and Registration Number: IALHA 7998(s) & PRE Mundial Sire: El Nino BR Dam: Mia Color: Grey Size: 16.3
Owner: Classical Baroque LLC Location: Huntley, IL Contact: Tiana Ng Phone: 630-632-6266 Email: ting88@hotmail.com Website: classicalbaroquehorse.com 2012 Stud Fees: $1400
USEF Horse of the Year Grand Champion for Andalusian /Lusitano 2011. National Champion of Dressage Hack, Doma Vaquera Intermedio, English Show Hack, Native Tack & Attire Open. Best Movement in National Champion Senior stallion 5 & over. Champion of Best Piaffe, Passage, Spanish Walk, Dancing Horse. Reserve National Champion of Dressage Sport Horse Stallion in hand. Reserve Champion of Working Equitation Intermediate level. Xiomaro not only has the heart of a CHAMPION, he is also a seasoned exhibition horse at young age of 7. He performed with his trainer Mario A. Contreras at the opening ceremony of Alltech 2010 FEI World Equestrian Games and danced into thousands of spectator’s hearts. Xiomaro is a talented sport horse with three excellent gaits. Pick the best for your mare this coming 2012 breeding season to create a future champion of your own with Xiomaro!
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Western Dressage Classical Training, Western Style H. C. B. L. I. S. S C.
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ach of these words and feelings are used to describe the perfect moment in a ride and each is an attribute Western Dressage can bring to fruition. Western Dressage encompasses fundamental training (Dressage) and riding techniques (Equitation) and the desire to strengthen the trust and understanding between horse and rider. The Western component comes from the traditions and heritage of the American Western Horsemanship principles advocated in history by the Vaquero, U.S. Cavalry and American Cowboy. In fact, what we often refer to as the Cowboy-Way lifestyle is synonymous with Western Dressage principles in the treatment and training of the horse. Whether working cattle or riding a horse to battle, the same classical principles have not changed since Xenophon wrote the first treatise on equitation centuries ago. Training of the horse and rider to perform to their best ability as one; to maneuver and act together for whatever task is asked of them; to perform that task with a minimum of effort and economy of energy and stress. If we take the time to reflect on all equestrian disciplines regardless of type of saddlery, harness or costume involved, these basic time honored principles are the only true path to lightness and harmony for horse and human. Recently the acknowledgement, recognition and efforts of great horseman, like Eitan Beth-Halachmy and Jack Brainard, have brought Western Dressage from a silent blend of training techniques into the forefront as it’s own discipline. The Western Dressage Association is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization focused on education for the equestrian community about the discipline via seminars, clinics, articles, schooling events and horse shows. The WDAA, State Affiliate and Breed Alliance Partners are writing rules, while setting and enforcing standards and forming additional National and International partnerships to benefit the membership and their horses. Most recently,
the United States Equestrian Federation has granted the WDAA provisional recognition as a separate discipline under their governing umbrella. The Alliance is proud to announce their affiliation with the WDAA as the first Andalusian/Lusitano Breed Partner and look forward to a promising future for the Iberian Horse in Western Dressage. Alliance Founding Board Member, Gareth A Selwood is on the Advisory Board and Test Writing Committee as is Dressage Committee Chair and USDF Gold Medalist Frances Carbonnel. Both Alliance members are extremely proud to be involved in such a positive and exciting discipline. In addition to Selwood and Carbonnel, who actively compete in Western Dressage, you can find many other members competing at local and national shows across the country. Youth Committee Chair and 2010 Equestrian of Honor, Lauren LaVine of Los Angeles and youth students have been very successful in Southern California shows and Paul Bricco of Wisconsin recently won a national title in Western Dressage. Western Dressage will be offered for the first time at an Andalusian/Lusitano Grand National Championship in October 2012 in Midland, Texas at our Alliance Grand National Championship Show.
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Trainers’ Directory (951) 316-6994 (951) 587-7538 Simi Valley, CA choiceshowhorses@hotmail.com www.choiceshowhorses.com
Success ... when you’re ready, the choice is clear. With over 160 National Titles and still going strong, we are dedicated to helping you reach your goals. Full service facility offering halter and performance training and lessons. Very successful amateur program, now accepting horses for the 2012 season!
California
California
Warren Mather & Amber Lentz
(818) 256-6080 Lake View Terrace, CA claudia@pacificdressage.com www.pacificdressage.com Pacific Dressage, LLC offers classical dressage training for Andalusian and Lusitano equines and their owners. Dedicated to providing a well rounded program designed for each horse and rider combination which may include private lessons, schooling of equine by trainer, piaffe/ passage/Spanish walk clinics with Alfredo Hernandez, attending rated shows, trail rides and quadrille. Claudia is fluent in Spanish.
FLORIDA
PACIFIC DRESSAGE Claudia Roberts
CHOICE SHOW HORSES
REGAL EQUESTRIAN
Meghan has been involved in riding and showing since the age of 2. Her training philosophy is simple - take your time to reach your goals - a happy horse is a winning horse. She has won multiple Regional and National titles in a multitude of disciplines using this approach. She offers training and instruction in Hunt Seat, Saddle Seat, Driving, Halter and Western Pleasure and is always willing to help amateur and youth riders.
(858) 401-2668 Petaluma, CA allisonmathy@yahoo.com www.flyingcloudfarm.com USDF Gold Medalist Allison Mathy offers training of horse and rider through Grand Prix. Competitive, Classical training for Dressage and breed shows. Standing Lusitano Stallion Vaquarius at Flying Cloud Farm in Petaluma, CA
Boarding, Training, Dressage, all levels, Exhibitions, Costume, hunt, western, full service facility, breeding AI & collection on-site lab. Sales and Marketing service featuring free training
(720) 979-3120 Elizabeth, CO classicallegacy@aol.com www.classicallegacy.com Services offered: Alta Escuela, Doma Vaquera, Show Hack, Open Dressage through Grand Prix. Many National Champions, Piaffe a specialty. We do Western Dressage too! 20 years experience, small show string, so lots of individual attention. A few sales horses with exceptional temperaments offered.
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FLORIDA
ANDA USIANS
Spanish Legacy offers training in all disciplines, including halter, western, english, driving and dressage. After years of successful show seaons and numerous National Championship wins, we are “going pro” in 2011; and welcome show horses in training for the 2012 show season.
Karen Rock
(630) 556-3622 Big Rock, IL kmslas@aol.com www.jaystables.com Classical dressage training to FEI as well as starting young horses and Halter work. Showing at USDF as well as Breed shows. Decades of experience. We produce happy horses that can be ridden and shown by their amateur owners. Professional and amateur handlers available for catch handling.
CORONA REAL SHOW HORSES
CLASSIC LEGACY Frances Carbonnel
Lyric Dressage Allison Mathy
(714) 715-5953 Yorba Linda, CA PhancyFilly@aol.com www.horsesoftherenaissance.com
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(941) 322-4151 Bradenton, FL slandalusians@gmail.com
Jay Stables
RENAISSANCE ANDALUSIANS Alexandria Vilardi
Illinois
(805) 304-5052 Somis, CA meghanholt07@gmail.com
California
Meghan Holt Training Stable
MEGHAN HOLT
Located at Middle Ranch, a full service facility with a covered arena and several outdoor lighted arenas. Specializing in Baroque breeds in any discipline, all levels. Numerous Regional and National Championship titles, USDF Certified Instructor and Trainer, USDF Silver and Bronze Medalist. Wonderful atmosphere, excellent customized training program for you and your horse!
Training of the horse and rider. All Breeds. Specializing in brining horse and rider together with the emphasis on dressage basics. Patient, encouraging and consistent instructor with over 35 years experience will come to our barn for instruction/training. Available in parts of Polk and Osceola counties.
John & Simone Brown
Leigh Anne Romans Training
MISSOURI
Training Services: Lessons, specializing in children of all ages and amateurs. Training for all disciplines.
California
(818) 919-4520 Canyon Country, CA lltherapy@aol.com www.lavineequestrian.com
COLORADO
California California California
LAVINE EQUESTRIAN Lauren LaVine
(863) 427-0918 Kissimmee, FL
SPANISH LEGACY ANDALUSIANS
Susann Regalmuto
(951) 515-7133 Los Angeles, CA s.regal@juno.com www.susannregalmuto.com
EQUINE EXPRESSIONS Elly Sager
(816) 678-5807 Lee’s Summit, MO laromans@showtimeequ.com www.coronarealshowhorses.com Leigh Anne offers a complete spectrum of training services including Halter, Western, Hunter, Saddle Seat and Driving. A graduate of William Woods University, she works with all breeds of horses. She has the ability to enhance each horse’s natural talent with kind and thoughtful training, and has taken many horses to Regional and National championships.
Trainers’ Directory KIR-AIM ANDALUSIANS
SELWOOD PARK Gareth Selwood
B. Kate Stables
Bricco Equestrian
Kate Shook
Evelyn Taylor
(206) 799-1050 Vashon, WA kate@bkatestables.com www.bkatestables.com We offer programs tailored to your needs, from starting a youngster to national competition in Halter, Show Hack, English and Western. In 2010, we were honored to train and present multiple Canadian national champion purebred and half-Andalusian halter and performance horses, and the USEF Regional and Pacific-Rim Half-Andalusian Horse of the Year.
(262) 249-8870 Elkhorn, WI briccoequine@gmail.com www.briccoequestriancenter.com We focus on the healthy development of horses mentally, emotionally, spiritually and physically. Our goal is to create a versatile, happy athlete capable of being a loving companion as well as a brilliant performer! We offer training, lessons, boarding, rehabilitation and stallion services. Visitors always welcome!
Spanish Equestrian Arts Clinic with
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Georgia Dunn
(615) 969-8689 Cross Plains, TN forestcavehorses@gmail.com We accept horses for training in halter, dressage, saddle seat, show hack, doma vaquera, alta escuela, reining, hunter, jumper and western events. We also do clinics and have a select lesson program available for our clients.
arimar farm Eileen Webb
S&S Stables Karen Lewis Afton, Virginia, U.S.A. www.usprehorse.com 540-456-8520
Jesus Morales
March 14 - 18 2012
TENNESSEE
Appraisals Consulting Judging Show Management Clinics Coaching
Andalusians of Forest Cave
WISCONSIN
Fun? Excitement? Results? Driving and Halter training. Using the principles of lifelong horsemen, Kir-Aim prides themselves on developing horses and owners who not only achieve show ring accolades, but also enjoy each other long after those show years. Year after year, horse after horse, they consistently bring home top National honors.
(262) 325-0283 Youngstown, NY selwoodp@idcnet.com www.selwoodpark.com www.gareth-selwood.com
New York
(636) 337-0415 Hillsboro, MO kiraimstables@aol.com www.kiraimandalusians.com
WISCONSIN
Washington
MISSOURI
Dave & Gloria Hennen
S&S Stables specializes in breeding sporthorses from Pura Raza Española (pure Andalusian) mares purchased from Yeguada Aquilino Moya in Ecija, Spain, the hometown of Juan Manual Muñoz Diaz. These traditional mares are bred to stallions in America that produce offspring with competitive dressage movement. The result is sporthorses with Iberian willingness, intelligence, and temperament. Horses from yearlings up are available for sale, including horses under saddle, all with professional dressage training.
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BREEDER’S DIRECTORY JAY STABLES
Honoring the past, while creating the future. We breed competitive PRE horses for all disciplines. We offer top quality young stock and some older horses available for purchase. Standing the following stallions for the 2012 Season: Obelisco MAC, Ciclon VIII, Senorito RAR, Jerez del Sol and Peregrino de Fraile II. For more information, visit: www.facebook.com/HaciendaMarz or contact Audelio 805-312-0979 or Choice Show Horses 951-587-7538 / 951-316-6994
(630) 632-6266 ting88@hotmail.com classicalbaroquehorse.com Home of Xiomaro BR, 2011 USEF Horse of the Year National Grand Champion Andalusian/Lusitano. Small breeder of quality performance Andalusians & Friesians
John & Simone Brown
(941) 322-4151 Bradenton, FL slandalusians@gmail.com We proudly own, show and breed all National Champion Mares and National Champion producing mares. Standing at Stud: TB Trueno, Pure Spanish Andalusian stallion with photogenic beauty and kid-safe temperament, combined with athletic ability and movement.
Illinois
FLORIDA
SPANISH LEGACY ANDALUSIANS
Standing Desplante XIII Imported Red Buckskin Stallion Breeding PRE’s for Dressage Specializing in Rare Colors
The stallions that we offer at stud have been selected based on exceptional quality, impeccable bloodlines, personality, and purity of the breed, in Grey and Black. Check our website and facebook for updates on sales horses.
Kay Greenbury
MICHIGAN
FLORIDA
(903) 316-8871 Ocala, FL majesticandalusiansdm.com
(815) 674-8885 Proud to Support the Foundation rothrockandalusians@hotmail.com for the Pure Spanish Horse rothrockandalusians.com
AVALON FARMS
MAJESTIC ANDALUSIANS DM Diane McCormick
Cara & Rocky Rothrock
(248) 982-4320 New Hudson, MI avalonandl@aol.com avalonandalusians.com Classic Andalusian Beauty bred for Competitive Performance. Celebrating 15 years of breeding Andalusians for Sporthorse movement. Standing Majo KG and Arturo KG. Offering housing for young stallions, until they are old enough to start their training. Let us help make your Andalusian Stallion dream become a reality!
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Matching tall PRE Dressage Andalusians with their soulmates is our passion. Home of 17 hand ROMERITO II and GLORIOSO YR and a select group of the finest PRE mares. www.YeguadaRomerito.com INTRODUCING “Andalusians USA” Are you thinking about buying? Are you considering to sell? We can help. www.AndalusiansUSA.com
Ramona Dejong
Tiana Ng Hornickel
Illinois
California
Audelio Martinez
(517) 623-1032 East Lansing, MI yeguadaromerito @gmail.com
CIEL DE CHEVAL
CLASSICAL BAROQUE LLC
HACIENDA MARZ (805) 312-0979 Somis, CA facebook.com/haciendamarz
Standing Heroe MAC, Imported Cardenas PRE Stallion. Offspring of our mares & Heroe are making their mark in the show ring, in both halter and performance. In addition, Heroe’s get are passing on their golden genes to the next generation of Spanish horses. Our breeding program produces great temperaments, correct conformation, along with sport-type build. Our foals are well handled from birth an. d shown in USDF and breed shows collecting many regional championships and national titles.
Gabi Baker
OREGON
Home of celebrated stallions Mayoral LA the winningest Andalusian horse in history, and Kripton SENI II, one of the most decorated PRE stallions in the US today, Fabuloso XLI and Orgulloso XLIX. Foals and young horses for sale out of our champion imported horses. Visit our website for more information, photos, and more.
(630) 849-7731 Big Rock, IL kmslas@aol.com www.jaystables.com
MICHIGAN
Nancy & Joe Latta
(818) 427-3541 Burbank, CA nlatta@iape.org www.amandalusianfarm.com
YEGUADA ROMERITO
Karen Rock
Illinois
California
AMANDALUSIAN FARM
(971) 237-0642 Sheridan, OR andalusian@centurylink.net dejongandalusians.com Ciel de Cheval at DeJong Farms is a 5th generation farm located in the heart of the Willamette Valley of Oregon. Breeders of the finest quality Lusitano Horses: Rarer Than Diamonds, Yet More Beautiful... We offer APSL registered stallions with unique color genetics including: Maquiavello, Odin, Envioso KD, Genesis KD
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A fine example of his
Heritage,
Making Waves
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Performance, Personality & Pedigree Tagus Corona (aka “Goose”) Breed: PSL Lusitano Height: 16.1h Stallion Status: Approved BRPSL Stallion, APSL approval pending. Test score of 73.5%. Pedigree: Dragão II (SA), Tagus Corona’s sire, is considered as one of the most important sport lines in Lusitano breeding. Dragão II’s sire, Yacht is one of the most important stallions in the Lusitano breed.
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Tagus Corona
2000 Brazilian Stallion imported by Jorge Gabriel (Casa Lusitana)
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