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"Oreo" sired this ANCCE "PRE" Buckskin colt Grand sired by our legendary "BRAVIO". No grey gene. Available for purchase.
"Oreo" sired the first U.S. bred and born Buckskin/Pearl ANCCE "PRE" filly. No grey gene. Available for purchase.
"Oreo" sired this ANCCE "PRE" smokey black filly ( carries Cream, chestnut & grey). Will be able to produce Palomino and Buckskin PRE foals. For sale.
"Oreo" sired this ANCCE eligible "PRE" Buckskin colt. No grey gene. Dressage bloodlines. For sale.
FOR SALE: 2008 Cremello PSL Stallion. Started under saddle. Over 16h Extreme talent & beauty. Photo at 24 months.
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Comments Charlene Zubka I just got the magazine the other day. Nice photos and ads. I hope that as the Alliance grows they are able to have more informational articles in the magazine. Michelle Meyers I just recieved my copy today and it was great; thanks so much. :)
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Your magazine is delightful and I look forward to receiving the next issue! ~ Elly Sager I live in central Florida and had picked up a copy of Alliance Source at one of the shows I had attended.
I eventually read all the magazines I pick up and was pleasantly surprised to find several references to KriptonSeni and Breyer models and BreyerFest. I have attended almost every BreyerFest that has been held. Although I have not yet ‘met’ Kripton, I feel like I know him and his people a little better for having found this magazine. ~Cindy Dilks I just wanted to let you know that I received the magazine this week as well as the newsletter.
I cannot say enough what an awesome magazine this is and I know you are all proud of it. I loved reading all of the information and stories featuring various people. I still love the Andalusians and Lusitanos very much and miss talking to the people. With the magazine, I still feel a connection and can keep up to date on a lot of people. Thank you so much for allowing me to stay on the mailing list. I have to say that this is by far the best magazine that has been out since I first went to work at the IALHA. Thanks again!!!!!! ~ Lila Benintende I recently received my copy of the Alliance Source Magazine and was very impressed. Finally a magazine that interested me enough to read the whole magazine cover to cover. Great Job! ~ Chuck O’Donnell
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Amandalusian Farm Burbank, California
Kripton-Seni II goes to Kentucky The Breyer Company has been producing model horses for 60 years and has held BreyerFest for the past 22 years. This annual event showcases the current model line and brings collectors, dealers and people with a passion for horses together from all over the world to sell, trade, enjoy and learn about the horse. As in past years, Breyerfest 2011 was held at the beautiful Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington. This year’s theme was Fairy Tails. July 15-17, 2011 was a once in a lifetime experience for Kripton-Seni II and his family after travelling 2,162 miles from California to Kentucky. Since Kripton is a current year model, #1472, he was invited to attend as a guest horse to perform, sign autographs (with help from Nancy, Amanda and Sandy) meet and greet for photos each of the three days of the event. Kripton was very content to stand and let kids and adults of all ages pet, pat, and rub on him and treat him like a rock star! He even began posing for the cameras. For each of the three performances, Kripton demonstrated his versatility by showing examples of the 16 gaits he must perform while competing in Hunt Seat Pleasure, Western Pleasure, Show Hack, Dressage Hack, Heritage Costume, and open Dressage. We were all emotionally touched by the 10,000 people who were there because of their passion for horses. Their smiles and sometimes tears, gave us memories to cherish for a lifetime. It has been said the outside of a horse is good for the inside of a man, and we witnessed it each time a child walked up to Kripton and those Andalusian eyes looked into theirs!
CHOICE Show Horses Somis, California
Our Iberian Halter Clinic II was held in Norco, Ca on July 16th at Renaissance Equestrian Center. Part of a new series of clinics designed to give halter handlers and their horses the tools needed to compete in the show ring, it was a resounding success. Besides hands on demonstrations on daily and show grooming, participants and their horses were also given one on one instruction, ending with a mock “show.” Everyone enjoyed themselves
and came away with a better understanding of what is expected in the show ring and how to train their horses (and themselves) to be able to perform their best. Thank you to Ali and Valarie Vilardi of Renaissance Equestrian for hosting this clinic and Schneiders for sponsoring and donating products for the participants. Check our website in early January for the 2012 clinic schedules. In May, we attended Fiesta of the Spanish Horse, or first show of the season. Congratulations to Hacienda Marz for their outstanding success! Two-year-old colt, Blessing Marz was second place in his class and Metalica Marz won the Jr. Mare class. Peregrino De Fraile made his show debut, not only winning the Jr. Stallion Class, but Reserve Champion Stallion as well! The California Regional Championship Show was held August 11 –14 and we would like to extend our thanks to the organizers of this year’s show. The ‘Wonderland” theme was apparent everywhere you looked. Congratulations go out to all of our fellow competitors and the following clients: Hacienda Marz – Metalica Marz, Reserve Regional Champion Jr. Mare, Blessing Marz, Reserve Regional Champion Colt and Venecia Marz, Regional Champion Best Movement and Champion ATH mares with Brendon King! Canta Rana Ranch – Geonoves–CEN, Reserve Regional Champion Senior Stallion and Gold Medal Best Movement Award.
The next weekend, we attended the Feria Del Caballo and had great success showing horses from Canta Rana Ranch. RC India was Champion 2 year old filly and Reserve Champion Young Mare. We also took Genoves– CEN, who was third overall in Stallions 7 & over, and tied for second highest functionality score in his division! A huge thank you to all of our clients for your support and the opportunity to show your wonderful horses this past year, can’t wait for our 2012 show season to start!
Classical Legacy Castle Rock, Colorado
Yesterday brought the realization of a long-held and cherished dream. Esteban passed Revision and is now entitled to be called PRE as well as Andalusian. His lovely bay daughter La Brita Faye also passed Revision! As some of you know, Esteban was deathly ill for three years with a mystery virus (we suspect Lyme Disease) and was never expected to recover, so to see him in vibrant good
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Gutierrez Andalusians Nuevo, California
On August 27, 2011 we lost a beloved member of our horse show family. Chico was well known and loved by just about everyone who ever attended an Andalusian show or event. He was diagnosed with congestive heart failure in 2007 and has been fighting against time since. He passed away with his beloved human parents, Moe and Henry Gutierrez by his side after a trip to McDonald’s (his favorite). Chico was often seen riding around on the horses and had a happy and very full life as the ultimate horse show mascot for Gutierrez Andalusians. Not only was he very smart, but also bilingual and up until the very end if you asked him, where’s Sammy Brown? (his best dog friend) and he would go crazy! He loved to play
dress up and had his own little suitcase of clothes that went along with him everywhere he went. There was not one person that didn’t smile when he marched by wearing his tux (for evening classes, of course). Horse shows will surely never be the same without Chico to brighten everyone’s days. VIVA LA CHICO: We love you, miss you and you will never be forgotten. * Our deepest condolences go out to Moe and Henry for their loss.
Hacienda del Sol Vero Beach, Florida
Hacienda del Sol Andalusians in Vero Beach, Florida was founded by owners Maria and Leonardo Mandina in 1995. All of our foundation stock is of the highest quality and imported from Spain, mostly Maria Fernanda de la Escalera and Yeguada Militar origins, thereby staying true to our 16 year old slogan: Honoring Spanish Legends by Creating New Ones. Meet our foundation mares: • Utrera XI: Qualified, black, sire is Obcecado (qualified), Yeguada Militar’s #1 stud, grandson of Leviton; dam is Joyera VIII (qualified), granddaughter of Lebrijano III. • Universitaria XIV: Qualified, black, sire is Selecto VI (Escalera), grandson of Lebrijano III and Macanua (SICAB Champion of Spain); dam is Marquesa XXXIV (qualified) and granddaughter of Estudiante XII 1983 (Escalera) in Book of Merits; Universitaria is in the 2010 and 2011 ANCCE catalog for recommended breeding stock. • Liviana X: Qualified, grey, sire is Faraon XXVIII (qualified), Lovera’s SICAB Champion of Spain (SICAB & Dressage). Dam is Almonteña XX, granddaughter of Poseido IV, Carthusian SICAB Champion of Spain. Liviana is in the 2011 ANCCE catalog for recommended breeding stock. • Orgullosa CXLVI: bay, Escalera brand, sire is Ranchero XIV, Escalera’s multi gold medalist & SICAB bronze medalist; dam is Dejada IV (Escalera), 3 grandparents in book of merits. • Poderosa LVII: Future broodmare, bay, Escalera brand, out of Ranchero XIV and Hungara LXIV, granddaughter of Favorito XXX, SICAB Champion of Spain. • Obcecada del Sol: Future broodmare, black, sire is Notario XXIV, son of Notaria VII (qualified), dam is Utrera XI (qualified) out of Obcecado and Joyera III (both qualified).
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health, and able to stand for Revision, was enough to make me weep for joy. The inspection was held at Victor Vargas’ lovely Mira Vista Farm in Longmont, and was very efficiently and smoothly carried out by the Spanish Colonel. Victor presented eight lovely horses for either Inscription or revision, including some spectacular foals. He has a wonderful breeding program! I’d swear that Esteban understood fully why he was presented, and that he passed---he was so regal as puffed himself up for the measurements, while flashing his soft dark eyes and calling to the mares and babies. These horses are so unique and special, and I am so blessed to have him, and my others too, as a part of my family. What a happy and most momentous day. This year has brought the fulfillment of another longcherished dream. Our wonderful imported PRE stallion Fino garnered Frances the coveted USDF Gold Medal at Open Grand Prix Dressage competition this summer, capping an odyssey that began in 2001 when Frances first met Fino in Spain as a 3 year old. Some of you remember Fino’s performance in the Dancing Horses Piaffe Competition at St. Louis Nationals last year, and the ease and relaxation with which he performed the most collected movements. However, there is much more to GP than piaffe, and Frances and Fino have mastered full pirouettes, canter half pass zigzags, one and two tempi flying changes as well, to complete the GP tour. Fino has been either first or second out of a consistent field of 4 or more at this level this year, against the warmbloods, sometimes earning 8’s for his expressive collection, a signature of the Iberian horse.
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Faraona del Sol: Future broodmare, bay, sire is Celoso de Salvatella out of Guardiola’s Educado X (qualified) out of Centella V (SICAB Champion of Spain); dam is Liviana X (qualified). Our stallion, Triunfador XXIV: qualified, emblematic, Maria F. Escalera brand, black, world class genetics. Champion of Sevilla, gold medal in Jerez & Sevilla, 3 times SICAB Top 5 finalist. Conformation, movement and functionality, multi-champion with 7 gold medals in Spain. His sire, Hebreo XIX, multi-champion & SICAB finalist, dam Triunfadora XIV, SICAB finalist in book of merits. Grandmother is Nadadora VIII: 4 time SICAB champion of Spain, the most decorated PRE in history. Breed, movement & functionality multi champion offspring with 13 gold medals (most in Spain). His father, full brother and son are all standing for M.F. Escalera (where he was the top stud for years). Only black qualified in the world and only PRE in the US with 3 qualified offspring. El Caballo Espanol called him” Flagship of Escalera’s Farm” and “Phenomenal movement.” Trofeo Caballo called him “Magnificent stud” and “The best black PRE today.”
dressage, western, trail, hunt and show hack. Dylan will also be making his way to IALHA Nationals in Ft Worth,TX. Hidden Pond Farm focuses on the discipline of dressage, and also has two additional PRE dressage horses coming back to the show scene. Barbian VII, 4th level, will be shown in October/November 2011 after some time off due to an injury. Jocosa, a 16.1 hand imported 1st level mare will re-start her show career after foaling 2 colts. Jocosa, sired by the famous dressage stallion Aureolo X from the Coca stud farm has won several breed titles at Foundation and ANCCE shows for champion mare and movement. Hidden Pond Farm always has a selection of young stock and under saddle PRE’s. we are expecting 6 PRE foals for 2012.
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Hidden Pond Farm New Richmond, Ohio
This summer we moved from our roots at LAEC to the Alamode Ranch. At the ranch we will be offering a variety of clinics. We do team sorting with cows almost every Friday night. We have a separate Dressage arena and enjoy lots of trail riding. We’re also excited to announce our first foal, due June 2012, out of Adelina RLA, 2008 USEF and IALHA Half Andalusian Horse of the Year, sired by Fabuloso AF, Hidden Pond Farm Andalusians Inc, offering our 6 yr old P.R.E. stallion bred by Amandalusian breeding, sales and training of the PRE horse for Farm. 14 years is proud to announce two HPF stallions have qualified for 2011 USDF Regionals. Fetichin, an imported homozygous black 16 hand stallion Calwood, Missouri MyLeah Andalusians standing and trained at Hidden Pond Farm by Nichole is preparing for the Harrington qualified for 3rd level, musical kur, 4th birth of their first foal level dressage and Dressage at Devon. USDF Region next spring, out of 2 regionals will be held at Majestic Farm, Goshen, OH KA Especial (2010 the last week of September 2011. Our luck this year Alliance Reserve that the competition is held in our back yard outside of Cincinnati, OH. This is Fetichin’s 5th time qualifying Champion Purebred Dressage Suitability) for USDF regionals. Dylan Cosimoro, bred by Hidden Pond Farm, now by Qualified stallion owned and trained by Kristen Dennison, El Paso TX Fugitivo XII. Fugitivo currently being will be going to Scottsdale, AZ for USDF Regionals, is campaigned by qualifying in 4th level and PSG. Dylan, a 16.1 hand famous paraAndalusian stallion, is very versatile. He is ridden in
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Spanish Legacy Andalusians Bradenton, Florida
and one Olympian. Tina has sold and exported her horses for dressage competition to Europe and Australia. Co-creator of the Baroque Equestrian Games, Tina is steeped in the principles of classical riding and training and continues to write articles, teach, promote and perform demonstrations that showcase the horses, the training, and the riding techniques that embrace balance and lightness. Initial topics in this series will include: understanding the balance of the horse, preparations of the young horse for saddle work, starting a young horse under saddle, and correct use of the rider’s aids with a novice horse. Demonstrations betweenr iders and written materials will accompany these sections to enhance the learning experience. This is the first in a series of special learning symposiums and clinics sponsored by Spanish Legacy Andalusians. To register, call: 941-322-1579 or 941-920-7271.
Watchman PRE Horses
Modesto, California
Spanish Legacy Andalusians will be holding a series of clinics and symposiums and invites you to attend. The first clinic will be held October 2223, 2011 at our farm in Bradenton. Limited space is available so please RSVP. Clinics will feature: Sr. Bruno Gonzalez: Classical dressage trainer from Madrid, Spain. Experienced in the techniques and theory of classical horsemanship and its positive application to all breeds and disciplines. head trainer and co-owner of Caballos de los Cristiani and New Dawn Equestrian. Co-creator of the Baroque Equestrian Games, LLC, a competition rewarding the elegance and artistry of classical horsemanship. Sr. Gonzalez is internationally recognized for his training program and cirriculum, especially for Iberian horses. He has coached, developed, and trained horses and riders from novice to FEI levels. Also featuring: Tina Cristiani Veder. Tina comes from a well-known Equestrian family, and studied under three generations of the famous Konyot family, as well as other noted European classical trainers of the last century. Her farm, Caballos de los Cristiani, was started in 1986. It soon became an internationally recognized breeding, training, and sales facility. The farm has sold champion Iberian dressage horses to many top US riders and trainers, including 3 US dressage team members
Americans are dreamers and often a downturn in the economy only fuels the entrepreneurial fires. And so it is at WATCHMAN. This year our Qualified FEI stallion, Fugitivo XII, was recruited by Susan Treabess, fresh from international competion at the WEG. She was part of the U.S. Para Equestrian Team and now is preparing to make a run at the 2012 Paralympics in London. Susan & Fugi are taking 2011 to get to know each other, forge a strong partnership and prepare for Paralympic qualifiers in Del Mar and Selection Trials in Chicago. Competitions in California and perhaps Florida are needed to season the team. We asked ourselves how could we help because we know aside from talent, hard work, and focus it takes much more to achieve such a big goal. Our answer is to invite our fellow entrepreneurs to share in the dream. WATCHMAN is donating Fugitivo’s 2012 Breeding Season to this effort. We have reduced his stud fee to $1800 for this year only. All monies earned will be used to defray their expenses and are tax deductible through the USPEA. We ask $500 deposit is sent before Mar 15. International quality frozen semen will be shipped and can be used at any time. We have used it and it works. Our appreciation. Follow Susan and Fugi at: www.purespanishmares. com, www.fugitivo-xii.com, Facebook: Susan Treabess and Fugitivo XII Fan Club Send a Spanish Horse to London!
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dressage rider Susan Treabess and is being aimed at the 2012 Olympic Games. For more information about this exciting stallion visit www.fugitivo-xii. com We are also working to get our farm website up, as well as campaigning our partbred Topaz de Plata (by KA Tabasco). She will compete in her first dressage show this month. We were aiming her at Alliance Nationals, but now have an extra year to prepare and are very excited to see what this young mare with exceptional bloodlines and talent can do!
Skelton Mountain All our PREs must be Sold
Foals through Show Quality PREs offered from our 20 year breeding program, including: • 5 Revised Stallions (4 sold) • 7 Revised Mares - 3 in foal for 2011 (2 sold) • 4 Inscribed Fillies (2 sold) • 1 filly (2011) to be inscribed. • 2 2010 Colts ( 2 sold) All horses registered with ANCCE
We want to thank all of you who have purchased our horses and those that have bred to our marveous stallions. Without your support we would not have been able to produce our Pure Spanish Horses with Championship Morphology, Movement & Performance.
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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 notfor-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. • 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. • To be part of a united group offering equality for all. • 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. • 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! • To put the fun back in showing and exhibiting!
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n order to attend the Alliance Grand National Championship Show in 2012, participants must qualify. This is in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Alliance. This requirement also complements part of the mission statement of this organization, “To aid and encourage the breeding, exhibiting, use and perpetuation of the purebred Andalusian/Lusitano Horse as well as the Half-Andalusian/ Half-Lusitano Horse, regardless of bloodlines, country of origin, specific aptitude, or discipline. To promote and encourage the participation of Andalusian/Lusitano Horses as well as Half-Andalusian / Half-Lusitano Horses in open events, activities and disciplines.” Competing at the National level should be a rewarding and exciting experience, whether it is a participant’s first, or twenty–first time attending the Grand National Show. In the past, it has not only been an honor, but a privilege to attend “Nationals” knowing you are going to be facing stiff competition in your quest to bring home that National Championship title. Large classes, good quality horses and serious competitors are what make a true Grand National Champion. The way to accomplish this is to encourage more people to show at the local, Regional and National levels by offering better incentives to show and requiring qualifications for both Regional and National competitions. As an organization, we have aimed to give plenty of opportunities to qualify in various disciplines and classes, while at the same time honoring the time, effort and expense necessary for our members to attend shows. We understand how much is required to get both rider and horse ready to compete against the best in the breed at the Grand National level. The Alliance recognizes and appreciates the commitment it takes for a horse and rider to prove they are serious about their quest to show against the best in the Nation. We are currently working on ways to make showing a more affordable and fun experience for all of our participants. By requiring participants to qualify, the Alliance is supporting the local and regional shows that are held across the country each year and strives to make them bigger and better. Each of these shows must hire judges, stewards, and show staff. The more shows that are supported, the better and more well-versed our show officials will become. Qualifying shows also support the trainers, many of whom rely on training and
showing horses as their sole source of income. If these shows are not supported, the shows will not be able to continue. This will leave nowhere for people to show their Andalusian/ Lusitano, other than at open shows or in other disciplines. This will leave no training grounds for young horses and future National competitors. By requiring qualification for the Grand National Show, the Alliance and its members stand behind these shows and ensure they will be available to us for future generations. Qualifying also gives an opportunity for green horses and riders to get in the show ring and gauge their abilities. Riders will be more familiar with the class, class specifications, rules and requirements before attending either Regional or National competitions. Without requiring participants to qualify for Regional and National competitions, an organization risks turning a National competition into a schooling show, where horses and riders arrive for their classes unprepared, unpolished and ill equipped to perform. By qualifying, this preserves the integrity of the national show. Most sizeable breeds across the country require that you qualify for both their Regional and National shows. This is also true for other open discipline championships, like dressage, hunter/jumper, driving and more. By requiring qualifying, we feel we are helping to improve the public image of this breed and organization by bringing it up to the standards embraced by other larger breeds and organizations.
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Attend one of the qualifying shows as listed on the Alliance website, e-newsletter, or in this magazine if you wish to show in at the Grand National Championship Show or participate in the Qualifying show held the first day of the Grand National Championships. Announcements regarding qualifying rules and shows will be posted on our website in early January. To have your show approved as an Alliance supported show, please contact any Alliance board member.
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Fiesta
of the
Spanish Horse Charity Horse Show
May 4–8 • www.fiestaspanishhorse.org
by Stacie Campuzano
Los Angeles Equestrian Center – Burbank, California Since its inception in 1998, the Fiesta of the Spanish Horse has had a singular mission—raise money to help in the fight against cancer. The Fiesta takes place at the Los Angeles Equestrian Center, a premiere equestrian event venue. Held on the first weekend in May, the event draws in thousands of spectators, hundreds of competitors and hundreds of breathtaking horses. This year was no different and the addition of new events for 2011 elevated an already extravagant charitable event to new heights.
Good Fun for a Good Cause The Fiesta spans five days, full of cultural music and dancers, food, vendors, and of course horse events. The traditional Spanish breeds-PRE, Andalusian, Lusitano, Peruvian Paso, and Paso Fino-are all represented at the Fiesta. Friesians and even Tennessee Walkers were there as well. In all, nearly 300 horses participated in the competitions, with almost 100 of them being Iberian Horses, making the show even larger than in years past. Events ranged from halter classes to performance. An open dressage show was held on Wednesday, and a driving show on Thursday. There were two new classes for this year—a Charro class featuring the distinct style of Mexico and a “Ride For The Cure” class. 100% of the entry fees for those riding in the “Ride for the Cure” class went directly to cancer Rachel Frieman riding Amuleto, owned by research. That class Isabella Grigorian. Around Amuleto’s neck is the Alliance hi-point ribbon. Trainer, alone raised $300 dollars. Lauren La Vine is holding the Fiesta of Show Coordinator the Spanish Horse high point trophy they won. JoAnne Asman said, “We want to thank all the competitors who took part in the Ride for the Cure class. It was a great success and we appreciate their contributions to our cause.” Since the Fiesta of the Spanish Horse is a non-profit organization with 501(c)(3) status, Alliance High Point Purebred Horse donations are tax of the show: Companero - Owned and deductible. shown by Ali and Valerie Vilardi
Saturday Night Spectacular The show’s excitement builds to Saturday night, the traditional gala of the event, packed with action, excitement and celebrities. The National Anthem was sung by Marissa DuBois, lead singer of Minus Ned. Jon Huertas of the hit television show Castle was on hand as well riding in on the PRE Incognito. Trick riders Tad Griffith and his son Gattlin stunned the crowds as did the famous Riata Ranch Cowgirls. This year, the West Coast Cowgirls made the trek south from Sacramento to join in the occasion and show off their precision riding skills to a packed crowd. Seasoned performers at the event, like Ramon Becerra, say they enjoy coming year after year because they love the shows management. This year he brought new routines of traditional Spanish horsemanship, including a tandem performance with Iberian Horses. In that act he rides one horse while driving another in long reins, each dancing the intricate high school steps of piaffe, pirouettes, and the Spanish Walk. He returned to the ring on one of his Andalusian horses to ride with the Spanish garrocha. The garrocha is a 12.5 foot long pole used in Spain to manage the fighting bulls, but brought to artistry when ridden for skill and precision in a choreographed routine. Becerra was also joined by 12yr old Paquito Herrera, who sang in the Latin tradition while riding one of the Becerra Iberian stallions, something he has done often to great applause. But this year, young Paquito did it without holding the reins. Instead, they were attached to his belt as he rode through intricate patterns while singing. Numerous other singers and actors supported the event, adding to the excitement of the evening. Of course, it isn’t about entertainment alone. Ramon Becerra says, “It is about doing a good thing for a good cause.” For the majority in attendance, the most moving and fitting event of the night was the Salute to Cancer Heroes. Cancer survivors mounted on horseback paraded the ring while cancer survivors in the stands stood up. It was a touching tribute to their struggles, their successes, and the show’s commitment to continuing the fight against a horrible disease that affects so many. While this year’s event has just wrapped up, the fight for a cure for cancer goes on. Competitors, spectators, and enthusiasts of the Spanish Horse will be looking forward to next year’s fiesta.
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May 6–8
Canterbury Show Place – Newberry, Florida
photos courtesy: www.cookiesphotos.com
by Gareth Selwood
announcing the show as well. Danny Kimball of Alachua was the Farrier all three days and graciously donated his time as did Nannete Read who served as Ringmaster. Competition was light in entries but deep in quality this year and everyone had a great time. The ribbons and trophies were beautiful, sponsored by Selwood Park Stable. Our Platinum Sponsors included the PRE stallion, Legacy’s Conquistador Del Sol and his owner Debi A Berger, The All American Andalusian & Lusitano Show Horse Alliance, The International Friesian Show Horse Association and Spanish Legacy Andalusians. Gold Sponsors included Barbara Dudgeon, Maggie Kotuck, Danny Kimball and Wendy Low. The incredible facility at Canterbury and the wonderful footing made it a very pleasant experience. Martha Lott and her trainer, Shelley Van De Neste hosted a Tapa and Sangria Party on Saturday night for Alliance High Point Part Bred: Orlando all the exhibitors which brought everyone SG (for the third show in a row) present a little closer and contributed to the owned and shown by Gareth A Selwood wonderful atmosphere of the show.
Beautiful weather and gorgeous horses were the winning recipe for this year’s Regional Championships for Friesian and Andalusian/ Lusitano horses held in Newberry, Florida. The Honorable, Art Gaytan of Pahrump, Nevada was the judge for the qualifier on Friday and the Honorable Joan Harms of Illinois officiated the Regional Championship classes. Jane Blue of Ocala served the show as USEF Steward and kept everything running smoothly. Nancy Nathanson of Santa Ynez, California acted as Secretary and did a great job of
Alliance High Point Purebred: Branca Leao HM, owned by Judy Yancey, shown by Gareth Selwood
Canadian National Andalusian Show July 22–24
Brian Rehwald
Chiliwack Heritage Park – Chiliwack, BC, Canada This year the Canadian National Show was smaller than normal, most likely due to the ongoing state of the economy, recent equine health issues (namely EHV-1) and, possibly, the spring postal strike in Canada. In the past the typical turnout would be close to 100 horses while this year we ended up with fewer than 50 horses participating in the show, either in competitive classes or in the Saturday night Fiesta. Despite the smaller turnout, the mood at the show was still great and the competition was excellent. In addition to the returning regulars, there were a number of new competitors this year, and some of their results were very impressive. Among the new participants this year were Kaylyn Steinhauer and her half Andalusian gelding VMF Arquero. Kaylyn’s father, Larry, picked up Arquero at the 2008 National Show as the winning bidder in the fundraising auction during the Fiesta. Kaylyn has been training and preparing for her first appearance with Arquero at the National Show ever since that fateful day. The hard work has clearly paid off as Kaylyn and Arquero performed extremely well and came away with a lot of
hardware, including the Amateur High Point and HalfAndalusian Horse High Point (Youth) awards while amassing total of 8 National Titles. While the number of horses and handlers at the show was down this year, the spectator turnout for the evening Fiesta was substantial as usual with more than 750 enthusiastic fans coming out to see the demonstration rides, liberty exhibitions and parade of champions. The audience was not disappointed as the show line-up this year was very entertaining, right from the opening National anthems, to the auction, to the closing Baroque carriage pole bending demo. This faithful crowd turns out to support our show every year and they get to see some great exhibitions and experience authentic Iberian horse culture in return. The show wouldn’t be the same without those excited spectators and we sure love seeing them fill the stands and enjoying the evening’s presentations. One of the more exciting aspects of the Fiesta over the last number of years has been the live auction. This year Valhalla Andalusians donated another half-Andalusian horse for the
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Baroque Horse Florida Regional Championship
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Canadian National Andalusian Show,
cont’d.
auction–a lovely little filly named VA Sorpresa National High Point Winners who was purchased by winning bidders Lance Amateur: VMF Arquero, Kaylyn Steinhaeur and Mary Nadeau of Langley, BC. Prior Open: Mystique’s Manero, Leslie White Youth: Talia Strang, Andalusian Mist to the auction Sorpresa won the National Andalusian Horse (Youth): Mystique’s Lindeza, Richelle Eger Half Andalusian Junior Mare award and also Andalusian Horse (Adult): Mystique’s Manero, Leslie White Half Andalusian Horse (Youth): VMF Arquero, Kaylyn Steinhaeur placed reserve in the National Champion Half Half Andalusian Horse (Adult): Ali-Baba, Diana Dusevic & Luis Magalhaes Andalusian Best Movement and National 13 & under: Talia Strong, Andalusian Mist Champion Half Andalusian Halter All Ages Baroque Horse: Thunder F’an Nicomen, Kay Vicnotte Dressage: Mystique’s Manero, Leslie White Amateur to Handle classes. By all accounts Andalusian Breeder: Mystique Andalusians, Bette-lyn, Albert, Richelle Eger Sorpresa has settled in nicely with her new Half Andalusian Breeder: Bello Escasso Farms, Kara Lingam family and they love their new addition. Elizabeth Sperline Award of Excellence: Colleen Pedrotti & Paul Dufresne National Champion Sr Stallion: Milan, Owned by Chaganjuu Andalusians Hopefully we will see them at our Canadian National Champion Sr Mare: Mystique’s Lindeza, Owned by Mystique Andalusians National Show in the future. So, all things considered, the Canadian course, the horses for their hard work and dedication to making National Andalusian Show and Fiesta had another successful the show a success. As we look forward to the future we are and memorable event this year. The Pacific Association of the considering different ideas to try to encourage more participants Andalusian and Lusitano Horse (PAALH) and the Show Committee to come out the show and give the fans even more to cheer about. are proud of all of our participants, exhibitors, volunteers and, of
Baroque Horse
of the
Midwest Regional Championship
July 29-31
Chiliwack Heritage Park – Elkhorn, Wisconsin
by Gareth Selwood and Evelyn Taylor
Participants and horses traveled from all over the mid west and east coast with close to 100 horses entered from Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan, Indiana and as far as Western New York. Friday began with a qualifier for the A/L division judged by the Honorable Malen Dell of Texas. Saturday and Sunday were judged by the Honorable Karen Homer-Brown of Kentucky. Jackie Luebke-Puetz kept everyone in line and following the USEF rules. Nancy Nathanson ran the office as only she can and H. Paul Bricco took Alliance High Point Part Andalusian/ Lusitano, Orlando SG , owned and trained over management duties from Gareth Selwood for by Gareth A Selwood (5th time in a row) the first time since 1993! Several guests and IALHA Alliance High Point Purebred Board members visited the show as the IALHA had Andalusian /Lusitano and amateur rider; Ashley Principato, Jr planned their Board meeting in Chicago the same Leonardo BA owned by Paul saddle seat rider; and Haley Blaszczyk, Jr. Gail Bricco trained by weekend. Past Show Committee Chair Walter Henslee and Evelyn Taylor Hunt seat rider. and his wife Judy of Texas took the opportunity to The high point standing was a drive to Elkhorn on Friday and visit with exhibitors. complete surprise to us! Getting Leo in the show ring and having JP Giacomini of Kentucky was giving a clinic at Royal Horse a positive, happy experience for him was our primary goal. Lusitanos and he also took the time to visit old friends. A great Leo came to Bricco Equestrian Center in January of 2011 time was had by all as the typical sense of camaraderie of the after the untimely death of his owner. Wanting her horses to be Midwest Horse Club members permeated the atmosphere of happy, love came in the form of food and affection, resulting in the event. Leo being over 200 lbs overweight. After a carefully managed “Here is a photo exercise, feeding and farrier program, Leo started to loose of Leopardo BA at the weight, gain muscle and become the horse we knew he could Baroque Horse of the be! Midwest Regional Show Honest and affectionate, a tremendous work ethic, well in Elkhorn,WI., held July conformed and beautiful, Leo is a wonderful representative of 29th, 30th and 31st 2011. our breed. Used as a lesson horse, trail and show horse, he is just The riding team that made beginning to show us how versatile he can be! it happen is from left to Thank you for the award!” (Evelyn K Taylor) right, Paul Bricco, owner Alliance Source Magazine • September 2011 • page 16
August 11-14
Los Angeles Equestrian Center – Burbank, California
Photos by: Tass
by Nancy Nathanson
Under bright sunny, but not too warm skies, the 2011 desserts and gift baskets to the highest bidders. This was a Regional Championship Show was a delight. With the theme fun event that helped raise funds for the California Andalusian “It’s a Regional Wonderland”, the various barns had a great Horse Alliance. Leah Merville, a lovely 12 year old young lady with the time decorating, as did our amazing crew, headed by our voice of an angel opened the Friday evening’s performance and manager, Paula Brand. The Andalusian and Lusitano horses came out in the winners of the stall decoration awards were highlighted on Saturday. The award for the Barn with 5 good numbers and were + stalls went to Tilley Andalusians. When accompanied by our invited you entered their hospitality area it was like guests the Friesian and Gypsy entering Wonderland! The award for 5 or less horses. There were also Open stalls went to Meghan Holt of Meghan Holt to All Breed Opportunity Training Stable. Everyone did an outstanding Classes that were well job of carrying out the supported by our Andalusians theme of this year’s and Lusitanos as well. event. The High Point Purebred Andalusian horse of the show, Ambicioso 2, owned by Anita Harkness and trained by Dana Kanstul, was awarded Shelly Fries Memorial Trophy a beautiful Championship sash by The Alliance. The other sashes awarded by the Alliance went to: High Point Half Andalusian: Jupiter de Galileo owned and trained by Debora Ruggiero, and High Point Andalusian Youth of the show, Rachel Frieman, aboard Amuleto, owned by Isabella Grigorian and trained by Lauren LaVine of LaVine Equestrian. Judges Blake Fullmer Alice of Alice in Wonderland, The Blake Fullmer Mad Hatter and the Queen of Hearts opened the Saturday evening event singing the were present everywhere. Even the awards National Anthem. Blake came away from the presenter joined in the fun. The daytime opening with a new name - “The Voice”. classes found The Mad Hatter presenting There wasn’t a dry eye in the arena at awards, while in the evenings it was Alice. the end of class 195, the Regional Champion We were treated to a wonderful Leah Merville Andalusian Mare – Amateur to handle class. exhibitor’s party on the patio Friday The first Shelly Fries Memorial Perpetual evening sponsored by Nadine Tilley of Trophy was presented to the Mare, Venecia Marz, who was Tilley Andalusians and handled so brilliantly by amateur Brendon King. This trophy auctioned our beautiful is donated by Choice Show Horses - Warren Mather and Amber Lentz. For many competitors this show would mark the culmination of the 2011 show season and we congratulate all of them on their accomplishments and thank them for supporting our show. Full results can be found on horseshowtime.com or the USEF website. Fun was had by all and the planning has already begun for the 2012 season! Alliance High Point Andalusian/Lusitano, For information, please contact www.cal-aha. Alliance Youth High Point Rachel Ambicioso 2, owned and ridden by Frieman riding Amuleto.. org Anita Harkness Alliance Source Magazine • September 2011 • page 17
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Cal-AHA Region 1 Regional Championships
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Missouri State Fair Invitational August 18
Contributed and photos by: Leah Strid
Missouri State Fairgrounds – Sedalia, Missouri Attending the invitational show at the Missouri State Fair was one of the highlights of my summer. Although I was not showing, I was able to attend to cheer on and photograph the competitors. This was the first time an Andalusian/Lusitano show has been held at the Fair, and it was a wonderful opportunity to share these amazing horses with the public. Iberian horses are not common in this part of the Midwest, so everyone had a lot to learn. Susan Cox, one of the partners of Corona Real Show Horses, got a chance to take the mic during
the show and explain a little about the history of the breed to the Fair attendees, and also help the announcer with some of the Spanish pronunciation. In between classes, the barns were full of people asking questions about the breed and commenting on their unique looks. It was fun explaining why the mares had “funny haircuts” and why the stallions had such long, flowing manes and tails. It was a wonderful experience for everyone, and all of the competitors were great breed ambassadors both in and out of the showring. Hopefully next year will bring an even bigger turnout!
Feria Del Caballo Español
by Ramiro J. Vega
Aug 19-21
Industry Hills Expo Center – City of Industry, California In total Feria del Caballo Espanol 2011 had 113 Horses presented in hand making the ANCCE official count of 99 not counting sections 1, 2 and 14. Making Feria del Caballo Espanol 2011 the largest PRE Horse Show in the Nation this year outside of Spain. All of the 250 Horse Stalls were rented out in all there were over 300 horses counting the spectators that trailered in horses for the Piaffe/ Baile competition. Our Committee is very pleased with this years results. Our goal has always been and is to promote the Pure Spanish Horse. This event is an accomplishment for the Champion Adult Horse Farruco LXXXIII
breed. We hope that together with PRE Horse Committee we can continue to promote and demonstrate the qualities and abilities of this beautiful and multifunctional horse. Our gratitude and special thanks goes out to all of those who made this event possible. Hope to see everyone again very soon.
Rancho el Encanto
Champion Young Horse Estupendo RJ Rancho Vazquez
Champion Young Mare Yaca de Luna Yeguada Trujillo
Champion Adult Mare Duna ARM Rancho Armendariz
Special Awards Best Breeder: Rancho Armendariz Best Exhibitor: Yeguada Trujillo Champion Best Movement Young Horse: America KR, Ketcham Ranch Champion Best Movement Adult Horse: Remendado VII, Yeguada la Punta Champion Young Mare: Yaca de Luna, Yeguada Trujillo Champion Young Horse: Estupendo RJ, Rancho Vazquez Champion Adult Mare: Duna ARM, Rancho Armendariz Champion Adult Horse: Farruco LXXXIII, Rancho El Encanto Absolute Champion of Functionality: Farruco LXXXIII, Rancho El Encanto Best Presenter Award: Juan Manuel Tablas
Alliance Source Magazine • September 2011 • page 18
APSL Revisions at at the Royal Lusitano Farm
By Lisa Diersen
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aving Lusitano horses is quite the adventure and making sure that all of the proper registration and approvals of this special breed takes a commitment from all involved. The IALHA registration process and the APSL approval along with the DNA of each and every horse will continue to ensure that the horses stay within the breed standards. With that said, as Lusitano owners, we want to make sure that all the Lusitano stallions and breeding mares in this country, as well as the rest of the world, go through the revision process in order to miantain the quality of the breed. Once of these revisions was held over Labor Day weekend at The Royal Lusitano Farm in Saint Charles Illinois. To get the ball rolling, I was off to pick up Joao Duarte, our judge for the APSL revision, from the airport. Joao is from the APSL office in Portugal and despite the long trip, he was quite entertaining and met each individual with warm eyes and a broad smile that makes you feel quite at ease in his presence. The instructions from Linda were to take a sign with his name on it to the airport, as I had no idea what he looked like. From the moment I heard a voice behind me at O’Hare International Airport saying “It’s me, it’s me” I knew we would be in for an interesting 24 hours or so! We spent every moment that we could learning everything about Lusitanos from him. After he had a chance to unpack and change, we took Joao to a local Italian restaurant, for a splendid dinner and just a bit of chianti, enjoying a lively conversation about Working Equitation. This up and coming sport is his passion and is a sport that is starting to catch on here in the states. Packing everything into 24 hours was going to be a challenge. Our morning started out with a trip to MC Horse Training, in Gilbert Illinois, where Mario Contreras and his crew were being interviewed for a television show to be aired in the US and in Mexico. Joao ended up being interviewed as well--he was thrilled to be able to promote the sport of Working Equitation on the show. After the interview we headed back to the farm to get started with the revisions.
Jennifer Shedosky and her beautiful grey Lusitano mare, Razia Interagro, imported from Brazil and bred at the internationally famous Interagro Stud, were first. The judge started the revision process by checking the mare first for her brand and microchip. After finding all her paperwork and information in order he started to go over her measurements and standards, taking care all the while to make sure that we understood everything he was doin. What a wonderful education we were getting! He watched the mare move through all her gaits and pointed out the things he was looking for in breeding quality mares. Jennifer was very happy when Joao gave the thumbs up to Razia, telling us her APSL number would be on its way as soon as he got back to Portugal! Next we presented our mare, Ursa Maior VO, also from Brazil, bred by Victor Oliva’s farm. Ursa is a grey mare who has foaled five times here at The Royal Lusitano. Joao was able to view some of her offspring during the process and show us what influence the mare has. While jogging in hand, we had quite the time keeping her foal, Gianna do Royal out of the judge’s way, but he still expertly pointed out how the bones of the hip are to line up nad what the shoulder angle should be. Following her measurements, Ursa Maior VO passed her revision process as well! After these mares were reviewed, we headed to the pastures to review our stock. It was so nice to have a “living” classroom full of all ages of youngsters, from foals to 4 year olds to learn with. Joao is such a such a sharing instructor, and made sure we understood why it is so important for Portugal to oversee the breeding stock of Lusitanos in this country. Before he headed back were were able to enjoy a pasta lunch and a champagne toast on the front porch. Joao had an overnight flight back to Portugal and then Switzerland for a revision the following week. We have plans to host another Lusitano revision to coincide with a Working Equitation clinic with Joao next year. For more details, find me (Lisa Diersen) on Facebook.
Alliance Source Magazine • September 2011 • page 20
One of the Last of the
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Real Cowboys
Remembering Art Gaytan
y grandfather, Art Gaytan, had been a professional horse trainer for 40 years, and a few years ago retired to the Pahrump, Nevada area. He had handled and trained as many as 15 different breeds of horse for all disciplines such as Western, English, Jumping, Trail, Gymkhana, Parade, Cow Work, Reining, Driving and Dressage. His credits include three World Championships, numerous California Championships ... and teaching me everything I know about horsemanship. The first horse he ever trained (circa 1945) was a Pinto named Chief that he showed at the fairs in and around Ventura and Santa Barbara counties in California. In those early years, he was a buckaroo in Art Gaytan and Chief circa 1945 in Ventura County Battle Mountain, Winnemucca, Paradise Valley, and Elko, Nevada. He felt fortunate to have worked with men who were interested in making good horses, the vaquero style, and willing to pass along the information. From that experience he realized his desire to start training horses as a Many remember Art as the Grand Marshall. Of profession, and in particular note is that he also trained the horse he is riding to accept the kettle drums, supplied the 1970, he opened trumpeteers horses, and taught the trumpeteers Gaytan Training how to ride. Many people came up to me in Huntington Burbank when Art was training Dax Duro to accept in the kettle drums and be reined by a hook on Art's Beach, California. belt. Folks were convinced that Art had "lost his He had marbles" when they saw him in the streets banging the drums! traveled to Australia several times to conduct horsemanship and safety clinics. His international clinics also included trips to Israel, Costa Rica, Thailand, Philippines, Spain, Germany and throughout the United States. Art rendered advice on conformation, training techniques, safety measures and the psychology of the horse. Besides training, Art was also an accredited horse show judge (over 30 years), carded with the Pinto Association, the International Andalusian & Lusitano Horses, USEF, Appaloosa, POAs, International Buckskin, American Buckskin, United States Equestrian Federation,
by Jessica Gaytan-Thornburg
A m e r i c a n Miniature and Friesians. In March of 2011, he was inducted into the Pinto Horse Association Judges Hall of Fame in Oklahoma City, where I, along with my family, witnessed this very special event that capped a very successful career. Art also showed in the Jessica Gaytan-Thornburg and Art Gaytan at Sand following arena River Ranch in Sunland, CA events: Western, English, Reining, Working Cow Horse, Cutting, Roping, Games, Jumping, Working Hunter and Polo. In 1975, he received the honor of having the Hunt Seat World Champion, Saddle Seat World Champion, and High Point World Champion, all on one horse. Art wrote articles published in several magazines, such as: Horse Illustrated, Equus, The Australian Quarter Horse, Horse of Kings, Los Angeles Times and Herald Examiner. He is particularly well noted for his seminars on horse psychology and on horse behavior. One of his many stand-out talents and expertise was in the safety of handling all types of horses. He has trained 30 celebrities and made three horse movies. He has provided horses for 18 different commercials and had been a mounted Marshall in the Rose Parade for 13 consecutive years. He always said that his greatest achievement is not in what he has done, but the personal reward and pride of how many people he has helped to acquire the success THEY have had in the horse industry. As recently as two months ago in Israel, he was lecturing a group of riders and used this very same quote. My grandfather used to ask people, “What do you want on your tombstone? ‘I wish I had’ or ‘I am glad I did’?” He obviously lived the “I am glad I did” philosophy for his entire equestrian career. He has touched the lives of many riders, trainers, and judges across all horse breeds throughout the world. At the end of August 2011, he passed away following a two year battle with cancer. Art is survived by his wife Joyce, his son Art, his horse crazy great-grandaughter Jameson Thornburg, and myself. He will be missed not only by me and my family, but by the many equestrians that had come to know his charismatic way around people and horses. Many have asked what they can do to honor his memory, and I respond by reminding people to live each day so they are “glad they did”.
Alliance Source Magazine • September 2011 • page 21
Seeing Double?
Kripton is not only
ONE OF thE mOSt dEcOrAtEd P.r.E. ANdAluSIAN StAllIONS IN thE uS,
... he is also siring winners in his likeness. KRIPTON: • 2011 Regional Champion A/L Western Pleasure-Amateur (with Amanda & Addison in utero!) ROBUSTO:
• 2011 Regional Reserve Champion A/L Western Pleasure-Amateur (with Jessie)
• 2011 Regional Champion A/L Western Pleasure Vintage Rider 45+- Amateur (with Nancy) • 2011 Regional Champion A/L English Pleasure Hunt Seat-Amateur (with Amanda & Addison in utero!) • 2011 Regional Champion A/L English Pleasure Hunt Seat-Open (with Amanda & Addison in utero!) • 2011 Regional Champion A/L Dressage Hack-Open (with Amanda & Addison in utero!) • Regional Reserve Champion A/L English Show Hack-Open (with Sandy)
• 2011 Regional Reserve Champion A/L Western PleasureJunior Horse (with Sandy)
• 2011 Regional Champion A/L English Pleasure Hunt Seat-Junior Horse (with Sandy)
Photos: Lee Locke, Rick Osteen Tass
Robusto
for sale by private treaty
design by
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Nominated Significant Sire
Kripton
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SENI II
The
ladies of the farm were not to be out done...
Afrodita
• 2011 Regional Reserve Champion A/L Best Movement
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Welcome
Addison
Capri!
( Paul x Amanda )
With great love and excitement, we introduce to the world Addison Capri Portillo. Looking forward to Leadline!
General inquiries:
Amandalusian Farm
StallionS at Stud & Nancy and Joe Latta Young horSeS for Sale out of our Burbank, CA • 818-427-3541 national Champion imported andaluSianS nlatta@iape.org
www.AmandalusianFarm.com
For breeding and sales horse information contact:
Sandy Shields, Trainer 661-713-0492 sandy3136@aol.com
Welcome to the first edition of a fun new feature in our magazine ... Meet the Members. Current Alliance members will be selected to be interviewed for each issue. Those interviews will be 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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Meetthe Members
1. When did you first become involved in the breed? 2. What made you become involved in the Alliance? 3. What is your favorite discipline? 4. What do you do besides horses? 5. If you attended, what were your favorite memories of the first Alliance Grand National Championship Show? 6. What would you like to see happen with this breed in the next five years and what would you suggest to reach those goals?
Rachel FRieman,
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Los AngeLes, CA
I first started riding an Andalusian 3 years ago and I am still riding him – his name is Amuleto. I became involved in the Alliance when Amuleto and I won Youth High Point in the Rainbow Royal Show, 2011. Western I go to school and I babysit. I have also been a puppy raiser for a seeing eye dog in training, who is now a guide dog in Texas. Unfortunately, I have never attended one. I would like to see these breed become more popular and used in more professional disciplines such as reining and jumping. I would suggest publicizing what a good temperament Andalusians have and how smart they are.
rachel frieman’s bio I am a 14 year old female high school freshman from Los Angeles, California. I just started 9th grade at YULA, a Jewish college prep school. I have just started their equestrian team and we are looking forward to competing in our first SWSL show in October. I have been riding for five years and have been training the entire time with Lauren LaVine. For the past three years, I have been very privileged to be riding an 11 year old Andalusian gelding named Amuleto. I have been working with him to become a more experienced and versatile horse and we have competed in Hunt Seat, Western, Dressage, Western Dressage, and Showmanship. This year we won youth high point at Rainbow Royal, Fiesta of the Spanish Horse, and IALHA Region 1 Championship Horse Show. We also won CAL-AHA youth high point of the year and reserve under saddle and third in amateur this year. I have been very blessed to ride such a great horse.
Alliance Source Magazine • September 2011 • page 24
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meghan holt,
CAmAriLLo, CA
I was introduced to this breed in 1999 when my father Gary Holt moved to Somis to accept a training job at Jdon Farms for Donna Hecht. It was here that I met many new people in the breed who became lifelong friends. I became hooked--impressed with the breed’s versatility. I have continued to train and show Andalusians ever since. I became involved in the Alliance after hearing all the positive feedback from multiple people that attended the Alliance Grand National Championship Show in 2010. Everyone I talked to was very positive about the show and I have heard about some of the new incentives to encourage more participation and fun. I would also like a show atmosphere where it is a positive place to get together, not just for showing horses, but also for the people showing to enjoy their time together. My favorite discipline is Saddleseat. I love the feel of the power and action this type of horse has. Riding Saddleseat horses is so fun and very different from other disciplines because you can feel the power of the horse’s gaits throwing you up out of the saddle. I like that the crowd is encouraged to cheer and clap for their favorites in the class. It is a very exciting class for both the exhibitor and spectator. I love seeing the audience getting in on the action and having a good time!
Meghan Holt at the 2011 Region 1 Championships
I spend most of my time with horses but the only time I'm not with them I'm spending with my five-year-old daughter Destiny. Our favorite thing to do is to go explore all the amusement parks together. Unfortunately, I was not at the Alliance Grand Nationals last year, but after hearing everyones’ stories of how much they enjoyed it and seeing the great quality horses that attended, I will for sure be there next year! I would like to see the Andalusian shows grow to be as big as some of the other breeds. I think for this to happen, the shows need to be a fun, exciting and welcoming experience for participants and spectators. As the shows grow, I think this will encourage new people to try it and have them share in such a wonderful and stunning breed of horse.
meghan holt’s bio I was introduced to horses at a very young age by my father, Gary Holt who owned a very successful training stable and worked and showed horses of many breeds in different disciplines. I was in the show ring as soon as I was old enough and as I grew older and learned from my dad, I helped him out with his training horses. I started with Andalusians in 1999 when my dad took a training job at Jdon Farms, working for Donna Hecht. It was here that I started showing Andalusians and won my first National title in 2000, aboard Macario in the Jr. Horse Saddleseat class. I really enjoyed the versatility of the breed, which kept me interested. In 2004, I had to opportunity to work with Warren Mather of Choice Show Horses and Gutierrez Andalusians. I thank Warren for opening his barn to me, allowing me to learn halter horses step-by-step, and work with some of the top horses in the country. I am also grateful to Moe Gutierrez, for the opportunity to learn from her some great secrets on grooming and how to prepare horses for parades. She gave me the ride on her very special stallion, Mediterraneo, which resulted in a Reserve Champion National title in the Saddleseat Open Class in 2004. I currently operate Meghan Holt Training Stable, based out of Rancho Vazquez in Somis, Ca, where I have had the good fortune to show many great horses, including Aurora BV (Reserve National Champion Filly), by Falcon CEN – one of the stallions I campaign. Most recently, I showed Estupendo PM III to a Champion 3 year old title and Champion Young Stallion title at the 2011 Feria Del Caballo. I accept outside horses for training for halter, hunt seat, saddle seat, western and driving and provide lessons for amateur and youth in those disciplines. I plan on many more years of working with this stunning breed and look forward to meeting new clients and Andalusian enthusiasts. Alliance Source Magazine • September 2011 • page 25
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KaRen RocK,
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I bought my first Half Andalusian, Diva G in 1992. I had been interested in the baroque horses and had been searching for almost two years when I found this special mare. She is now 21 and still showing. My first purebred came a couple years later. Now we have a small band of mares and our stallion, Heroe MAC. Our farm is blessed with many more Purebred and Half Andalusians that are privately owned and loved. I enjoy showing my horses. The Alliance National show is a lot closer to me than Texas. And, Gloria Hennen has been very kind to me and asked me to come.
Karen & Joe Rock at the 2010 Alliance Nationals
We are mainly a dressage barn. All our horses are started in dressage and shown in USDF shows. From that starting point some of our horses have been shown in doma vaquera, heritage tack, hunt seat, and show hack. We have recently added driving to the repertoire and hope to show in harness next year. In addition, all our young stock are shown in halter classes. I prefer to do sport horse in hand as well as ANCCE classes since they stress functionality. My husband and I have a vintage car that we enjoy a summer ride to get ice cream with friends or going out for a nice dinner. But mainly my passion is the horses. I still enjoy every aspect of their care and training. Funniest scene ever was the barn party where Warren Mather was offering cheese balls! Someday, I would like to see all the factions come together and let the egos and power struggles go. If I had all the answers I would run for office.
karen rock’s bio
At our 20 acre location in beautiful Big Rock, Illinois Jay Stables continues to serve all breeds of horses and their owners. We offer large stalls, turnout in grass pastures, a 65’ by 110’ indoor riding arena, a new sand outdoor riding arena, and a management team that cares for your horse like we care for our own. We also offer lessons and training in dressage. Our students are competing in local shows, A rated Breed shows as well as in open dressage competitions throughout the region. We currently stand Heroe MAC an imported PRE Andalusian stallion. His get are known for dressage movement, great temperament and correct conformation. From time to time, we have a select number of horses for sale.
Win an Andalusian! Bred and donated By Bricco Andalusians-Gail and H. Paul Bricco for the benefit of the 2012 Alliance Grand National Championship Horse Show and their family church, The Mosaic-Praise Church of God in Beach Park, Illinois. Addis Equine Auctions will professionally auction Lela BA on line at the end of October. Please go to www.addisequineauctions.com to familiarize yourself with the auction and the process and terms necessary to participate in the first ever on-line auction of an Andalusian horse! By participating in this landmark event you will have the opportunity to bid on a superior quality mare to benefit a good cause. This beautiful show filly is royally bred from the best Spanish and Portuguese bloodlines available today. Her dam was the beautiful Signeta TCV, who had extraordinary beauty, presence and movement and was sired by the Spanish Olympic team horse Aureolo VII. Aureolo competed as an alternate for Spain at the Atlanta Olympics. Signeta's dam was Falicia, a National Champion Senior Mare as well as in driving. This makes Signeta a half sister to Avante, Selene and Faliciano BA. Sired by Legado, adding another Dressage National Champion to her pedigree, as, he was US National Champion at third level. Legado's sire was Barbara Currie's beautiful black stallion Dejado II who was shown to National Champion Western Pleasure by Vaughan Smith. Legado's Dam was Lucena V making him a half brother to JDon Farm's National Champion Stallion, Excalibur! The Lattas of Amandalusian Farm have graciously donated breeding to their great Formal Riding and Driving Horse, Orgulloso XLIX. This magnificent imported and revised Andalusian stallion is the epitome of an American Show Horse with a Spanish passport. The resulting foal of this union, promises to be recorded in show ring history. If the lucky winning bidder of Lela BA does not want to breed her right away, the breeding can be used as late as the 2013 breeding season. Lela BA comes with a beautiful Halter, lead and nameplate donated by Choice Show Horses. Several AAALSHA members’ Training Stables across the country are offering a 30 day Free training evaluation package (Board not included) to the lucky bidder to help the new owner with the mare’s future and to help with arranging shipping to her final home.
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Lela BA: Raffle Mare! (Legado x Signeta TCV) A special thank you to H. Paul and Gail Bricco for their generous gift to the Alliance!
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Bellvue, CO
My wife, Deanna, and I had purchased some land outside of Fort Collins, Colorado in 1990 and wanted to own some horses. Living in Houston at the time, we started looking at the various breeds – Arabians & Quarter Horses were extremely popular in Texas at the time & that eliminated them. I read an article in the Western Horseman about Andalusians and became intrigued. I found out about the Parras in San Antonio and arranged to visit them. After they showed us their stallions and put on a demonstration, we were hooked. We bought our first Andalusian from them in the summer of 1990. We wanted more exposure of our Championship PRE’s to a larger segment of the Andalusian/PRE horse ownership. While we have shown our PRE/Andalusians to Championships (16 National/Reserve Championships & 48 National Top 5 Ribbons) in Halter, Western Pleasure, Hunt Seat, Saddle Seat Pleasure, Saddle Seat, Show Pleasure Driving and Country Pleasure Driving, we have concentrated for the past 15 years on breeding & showing very successfully (1 National & 2 Reserve National Awards; 5 Regional Championships & 5 Reserve Championships) in competitive USDF Dressage. I am the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Ensight Skills Center, Inc. a non-profit organization providing low vision rehabilitation services to individuals in Colorado. I am also the President of the Board of Directors of the Colorado Women’s Sports Fund Association (also a non-profit organization) – a group that promotes the participation of girls & women in sports. I am also a game coordinator for the Pre-Season & Post Season Women’s National Invitational Collegiate Basketball Tournaments. Unfortunately we did not get to attend the National Championship Show. That is a very loaded question and really requires a two part answer. First of all, we are extremely pleased that more and more PRE/Andalusians are showing successfully in competitive USDF Shows. When we first started showing (there weren’t but a few PRE/Andalusians showing), the PRE/Andalusian was not very well received by the Judges even to the point that a Judge told us the PRE/Andalusian had no place in competitive Dressage. As more & more of us have shown successfully, that perception has changed dramatically. We would hope that owners would continue to increase the number of horses showing in competitive Dressage as it proves that the PRE/Andalusian can compete with all other breeds. It also exposes the breed to so many people that have never seen our breed before. This is extremely important to expanding the public awareness of this marvelous breed of horses. Most of our sales have been to first time purchasers of PRE/Andalusian Horses and they almost never go away from the breed once they own one. Politically, our breed is a mess with so many different groups (5 that we are aware of) representing the PRE/Andalusian. It presents such confusion to the first time purchaser of our magnificent breed. We wish we could all sit down across the table from each other, put aside our individual differences and prejudices, and come to a united consensus. Finally, we would like to thank all the friends we have made by being involved with these marvelous horses. Dee & I are retiring and selling our horses to allow us to recreational travel and see our family more.
joe skelton’s bio
I was born on my Mother’s birthday in 1945 and lived for my first six years in the big town of Panhandle, Texas. After my father died, my Mother and I moved to Arlington, Texas where she taught school and I went on to graduate from High School in 1963. My wife, Deanna, and I married during our senior year in high school and had our first daughter, Lucinda, the summer after our graduation. I went on to study Civil Engineering and received my Bachelor’s (1968) and Master’s (1969) degrees from the University of Texas at Arlington and my Ph.D. from Georgia Tech in 1973. Our family lived in Texas, Georgia, and Massachusetts while I worked as a geotechnical engineer and an environmental consultant specializing in Joe and Dee Skelton the clean-up of industrial hazardous waste sites. Our second daughter, Daniella, arrived in 1975. In 1989, the company I was a Regional Vice President for was purchased and our family decided to make a major lifestyle change. We purchased a ranch in Colorado and decided to start raising horses. We purchased our 1st Andalusian horses from the Parras and our 1st show horse from the Denhams at an Andalusian Show in Albuquerque. I served on the IALHA National Show Committee for several years ultimately becoming Chairman. In that capacity I became the National Show Manager for several years in Abilene and then Fort Worth and made the National Show profitable for the 1st time allowing it to be turned over to professional managers. I then served as President of IALHA before deciding to leave IALHA due to the numerous political conflicts. My wife & I fell in love with the PRE’s to the point we imported 3 horses from Spain and 4 horses from Costa Rica. We are concluding our years owning, breeding and showing PRE’s with our Grand Prix stallion, Decoroso SMDR, having qualified for the USDF Regional Championships in both Open Grand Prix and Grand Prix Musical Freestyle. With the sale of all our horses, we intend to travel more, attend Colorado State University football and women’s basketball games, and celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary in 2012. Alliance Source Magazine • September 2011 • page 27
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Joe Skelton,
youthforum
Youth on facebook
Our facebook page is up and running! To view and “like” our page, use this shortcut: http://on.fb.me/gF1BME We’ll be adding photos from the shows this summer, and are there to answer any questions. We’ll also keep you informed of upcoming clinics in your area, and special events.
Youngest Youth Member
Amanda Latta-Shields and Paul Portillo welcomed into their family a healthy baby girl, Addison Capri Portillo, on September 7 at 5:33am at Scripps Memorial Hospital in La Jolla, California. Just a month before that, Amanda was riding Kripton to Regional Championships at the Region 1 show in Los Angeles. We’re sure it won’t be long before we see Addison in lead line! Never too early for Addison to try on her cowboy boots while Breyer Kripton looks on, since she is the youngest member of The All American Andalusian Lusitano Show Horse Alliance.
Saddleseat & Western School League of Greater Los Angeles
This fall, Rachel Frieman and Kathryn Atkinson will be showing in the SWSL shows for their school to earn letters in equestrian achievement. The girls are excited to participate and showcase the talents of the Andalusian and Half Andalusian horses they ride. The participation means they are eligible for the High School Equestrian Athlete Letter Program. Find out more at the SWSL website: saddleseatwesternleague.com
Region 1 Championships
Rachel Frieman won high point youth in the Region One Championships at LAEC in Rachel Frieman Burbank. Youth members were out & Amuleto, helping at the show in full force, region 1 championships working the gates, handing out High Point Youth ribbons and putting a smile on! Rider
Midwest Youth Group
The Baroque Horse of the Midwest Youth is a group of young dedicated Equestrians, who are committed to sharing with, and educating people about the magnificent Baroque breeds. This group originated from the main Baroque Horse of the Midwest organization, and are based in the state of Wisconsin, but they are now looking to expand throughout the Midwest region! As a Youth club, they have plans throughout the years to run fundraisers by having open shows, clinics, drill team participation, and partake in any and all events together. Currently, the youth is in the process of planning a Halloween themed open fun show, partnered with the Bricco Equestrian Center Club! However, the group builds friendships, and they also attend events together such as go to concerts, fairs, and parties for birthdays and holidays. Over the years everyone grows together as a family, and they are always welcoming new people to become apart of it. This is much more to people then just a club! Check out this extraordinary group at their website! www.baroquehorseofthemidwestyouth.yolasite.com or find them on Facebook at “Baroque Horse of the Midwest Youth and Bricco Equestrian Center Club”
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 • September 2011 • page 28
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Feria del Caballos Español Español 2011
City of Industry, CA
CAMPEON JOVEN DEL CONCURSO CHAMPION YOUNG HORSE
Fiesta of the Spanish Horse: 2nd - Jr Stallion gold medal movement 1st - best movement award
Elegante bV sired by Pegaso IV 1st - Two year old colt Champion stallion
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Sired by: Falcon–CEN Fiesta of the Spanish Horse 2009 Champion Filly 2009 IALHA Reserve Grand National Champion Filly
Platanito De Torre Sired by: Remache XIII Fiesta of the Spanish Horse: 1st - 2 year old colt Gold Medal Movement
Palanca VI
Sired by: Clavijo Fiesta of the Spanish Horse: 1st - 2 year old filly + gold medal movement Reserve Champion Mare 2nd - Best Movement
Abierta AET
Sired by: Falcon-CEN Fiesta of the Spanish Horse: 1st - Half Andalusian mares 1st - Half Andalusian mares ATH Region 1 Regionals Champion 2 and under Half Andalusian and gold medal winner Regional Champion Half Andalusian ATH Proudly owned by Allison Tuttle
Meghan Holt Training Stable
Trained by: Meghan Holt Contact: 805-304-5052 meghanholt7@gmail.com
A heartfelt thank you to Ben & Antonio Vazquez for entrusting in me, the opportunity to show their exceptional horses. ~ Meghan
Falcon –CEN 16.3 PRE stallion Delegado MAC × Tarbilla
stud fees: $1,500 purebred mares $900 non-Andalusian mares
Owned by:
Rancho Vazquez
805 732 9389 Somis, CA
Falconcen@yahoo.com
Photo by Leah Strid
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Win a 2012 Breeding to Imported Cardenas stallion MAC
Obelisco
Obelisco MAC was named the Alliance Reserve Grand National Champion Sr. Stallion in 2010. Both his sire and dam are Qualified. He is producing foals of consistent type with exceptional movement. We are SOLD OUT of all of our purebred Obelisco MAC foals, so this is your opportunity to create that foal of your dreams! Here’s how: Simply purchase one of the horses offered in the Select Fall Sale (sale prices in effect until Dec. 15th 2011) and you will be entered into a draw held on December 15 to win a free stud fee to Obelisco MAC! We are offering a great selection of Bay, Black and Grey Mares, Colts and Half Andalusians/PRE’s sired by the noted stallions: Almirante XLVIII, Genio III, Excalibur II, Ciclon VIII and Obelisco MAC. *costs associated with breeding – mare care, collection cost are the responsibility of the winner design by
¡Gánese una cubrición 2012 al semental importado Obelisco MAC de Cárdenas! En el 2010 Obelisco MAC fue nombrado el Alliance Reserve Gran Campeón de Reserva Nacional Semental Sénior. Su padre y madre son calificados. El está produciendo consistentemente crías con el movimiento excepcional. ¡Por el momento estamos AGOTADOS de todos nuestros potros/as de pura raza de Obelisco MAC, por lo que esta es su oportunidad para crear el potro/a de sus sueños. He aquí cómo: Sólo tiene que comprar uno de los caballos que se van a ofrecer en la Venta Selecta de Otoño (precios de venta estarán en vigor hasta el 15 de diciembre 2011) y usted será entrado al sorteo que se llevara acabo el 15 de diciembre para, ¡ganar una crianza a Obelisco MAC gratis! Estamos ofreciendo una gran selección de yeguas y potros/as de color Castaño, Negro y Gris de rasas PRE’s y andaluces cruzados engendrados por sementales famosos como: Almirante XLVIII, Genio III, Excalibur II, Ciclón VIII y Obelisco MAC. *Gastos asociados con la cubrición – cuidado de yegua, costo de colección son la responsabilidad del ganador.
B Hacienda Marz 4490 Bradley Rd., Somis, CA
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Patty Martinez 805-612-4119 Audelio Martinez 805-312-0979
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Sire/Dam Padre/Madre
Select Sale Birthdate
Fecha de Nacimiento
Height Color Estatura Capa
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Price Precio
MARES Adish Marz
Almirante XLVIII × Jezebel
6/26/08
16.0
Dark Bay
Presumida XLVIII Banbury Errol × Chica
2/1/96
15.2
Grey
Dejanira
8/27/97
16.2
Grey
Ebonique
Excalibur II × Dea II
In foal to Senorito RAR In foal to Peregrino De Fraile In foal to Senorito RAR
$18,000 $12,000 $20,000
Graduado × Electra VI
4/8/03
16.0
Dark Bay
In foal to Obelisco MAC
$20,000
Fleur
Genio III × Mahtab
5/31/04
15.3
Black
S/P In foal to Ciclon VIII
$15,000
Portia RM
Nature C × Munexa XLIII
5/5/05
15.2
Bay
In foal to Jerez del Sol
$18,000
Alamanta Jdon Almirante XLVIII × Alegria de Pascua 6/19/05
15.3
Bay
In foal to Obelisco MAC
$20,000
Ashley Marz
Excalibur II × Aya
7/25/07
15.3
Grey
In foal to Senorito RAR
$20,000
Begonia Marz
Ciclon VIII × Alamanta Jdon
5/5/09
Light Bay
Show Prospect
$15,000
Berry Marz
Ciclon VIII × Covadonga VIII
1/18/09
Black
FILLIES Show / Dressage Prospect
$14,000
Bronca Marz
Ciclon VIII × Jezebel
6/8/09
Black
$14,000
Cubana Marz
Ciclon VIII × Covadonga VIII
1/14/10
Dark Bay
$12,000
Condesa Marz
Ciclon VIII × Portia RM
2/9/10
Dark Bay
$12,000
Chelmania
Ciclon VIII × Alamanta Jdon
5/26/10
Bay
$12,000
Coco Chanel
Ciclon VIII × Ebonique
6/14/10
Black
$12,000
C O LT S Blessing Marz
Ciclon VIII × Corbena II
2/23/09
15.3
Black
2010 Res Regional Champion Colt $35,000
Bandido Marz
Ciclon VIII × Cbservada MAC
4/5/09
15.3
Grey
Dam is imported pure Cardenas
Blueberry Marz
Ciclon VIII × Ironica IV
4/11/09
16.0
Dark Bay
Dressage Prospect
$18,000
Brasileno Marz
Ciclon VIII × Ebonique
6/26/09
15.2
Dark Bay
Dancing Prospect
$16,000
$35,000
H A L F A N DA LU S I A N S / OT H E R Caprichosa
Genio III × Kit
4/9/07
15.3
Dark Bay
In foal to Jerez del Sol with foal at side
$10,000
Bailador Marz Almirante XLVIII × TL Scottish Kit
6/8/09
15.3
Buckskin
Ready to start under saddle
$10,000
Belgica Marz
Almirante XLVIII × Tanzerin
6/13/09
16.0
Light Bay
Fancy Show Prospect
$ 6,000
Calista Marz
Obelisco MAC × Tanzerin
5/20/10
15.2
Black Bay
Show/Dressage Prospect
$ 5,000
Black Bay
In foal to Almirante XLVIII with foal at side
$10,000
Buckskin
In foal to Almirante XLVIII with foal at side
$ 8,000
Tanzerin
3/4 Andalusian
TL Scottish Kit
Quarter Horse
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15.2
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All reasonable offers considered. For Appointment, contact:
ailador Marz Choice Show Horses Warren Mather 951-316-6994 Amber Lentz 951-587-7538
The Amateur Experience
by Olivia Millet
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his story begins this past year in April when I dragged my boyfriend, Brendon King along with me to the Iberian Halter Clinic in Norco, CA. Before this day, he had never really shown any interest in joining me on my horsey ventures or any interest in touching or handling them either for that matter. It didn’t matter if it was a horse show or just hanging out at the barn, he would always find something else he needed to do or just come right out and say he did not want to come along. As the clinic started, I noticed that Brendon was kind of listening to the information and all the questions the other “horse” people were asking (between his naps). I was sure that he didn’t understand any of what they were talking about, at this stage – he still referred to all horses as “it”. It wasn’t until after lunch, when the horses were brought into the arena that I started to notice he was starting to pay attention. When the opportunity arose for audience members to try some of the techniques on the demonstration horse, imagine my surprise when he perked right up and asked if he could try. This made me a little nervous, so I made sure everyone knew he had actually never handled a horse before in his life. Encouraged by a comment made by Warren, of Choice Show Horses, at the clinic, inviting him out to the ranch to learn more about halter
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To be truthful, I was also very nervous horses and possibly show one, it was for him, hoping that he didn’t mess up decided this was something he would and let the “team” down. I was NOT like to try. expecting what happened next. I, of course, being the “horse Brendon entered the ring and person” was extremely supportive completed the class, looking up at of this idea, but wanted to make Warren, his “coach” for guidance on what sure this was actually something that to do next and to check if he was doing Brendon wanted to do. It wasn’t too it right. When the results started to be long after the clinic that we started announced, he was waiting along the driving out to the ranch two or three rail, talking to us while the class finished days a week for Brendon’s lessons, up. After the Top Five and Reserve were with the goal being showing at the announced, Brendon kind of started to California Regionals in August. notice he was the only one left in the Brendon worked with several ring that hadn’t been announced. As horses at the ranch and finally learned Brendon waiting nervously for his first class they called him the Regional Champion, the difference between a trot and a he turned around and stared at us while canter. After this accomplishment, his we shouted “Go, RUN, you WON!” and he slowly started to partner was chosen. He would be handling Venecia Marz, a saunter towards the photographer in typical Brendon fashion. two-year-old filly in the Amateur to Handle Mares class. Halfway there, I think he finally realized he won and with us During the lesson process, Brendon learned not only a lot all still yelling at him, he broke into a run. about horses, but a lot about himself. In order to keep up with After it was all over, we went back to the barn to celebrate his filly while and take some pictures. I couldn’t believe just four months ago, trotting in he had never touched a horse and today he was a Regional hand, he started
During the lesson process, Brendon learned not only a lot about horses, but a lot about himself. In order to keep up with his filly while trotting in hand, he started running around the block every evening. He was determined at this point not to let himself or his “loaner” filly down at the big show. running around the block every evening. He was determined at this point not to let himself or his “loaner” filly down at the big show. The day of the show came around and Brendon was very nervous. He was facing a class of many horses and handlers who had years of experience on him and Venecia. Shelly Fries Memorial Trophy
Champion. Not only did he win a Regional Title, Trophy and Ribbon, but also another very special prize. He was awarded the Shelly Fries Memorial Trophy! I would like to thank Warren and Amber of Choice Show Horses for the lessons and encouragement and of course, Hacienda Marz (Audelio Martinez) for allowing Brendon the opportunity to show the fantastic Venecia Marz. Congratulations Brendon for your outstanding accomplishment!
Alliance Source Magazine • September 2011 • page 37
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Genoves-CEN (Delegado MAC × Acacia II)
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Dancing Horses part three
Part three of a three part series about Iberian Dancing Horse classes.
SPANISH WALK (PASo ESPAÑoL)
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s a teenager, I first saw SPANISH WALK, peformed by don Alvaro Domeq, in early Summer of 1962. We were in la Maestranza de Caballeria (the bullring) in Sevilla. A huge bull of Salvador Guardiola had stopped mid-plaza, with don Alvaro, about six to ten meters away. He performed that movement, slowly, deliberately and arrogantly in the bull’s face. I saw it again this Semana Santa (2011) in the old Roman coliseum (now bull ring) in Arles, France. The brilliant rejoneador, Diego Ventura (see photo below) produced it with
by Dr. Walter de la Brosse
CLASS PATTERN
Once all competitors have entered the arena they go to a holding area. Judges will inspect for correct attire. From that point each competitor will be asked, in pre-assigned order, to enter and perform SPANISH WALK, from cone A to cone B, turn left (counter-clockwise) and walk to rear holding area. After all competitors have completed the first part, again in pre-assigned order they will peform required gait from cone C to cone D, turn left and walk to holding area. Once competitors have been reviewed, they line up head to tail, in order, and maintain position until judging is completed.
JUDGING CRITERIA
Class is graded on a scale of 0 (not executed) to 10 (excellent). Movements not completed will receive a score of 0. Pattern must be executed, no exceptions. Any competitor eliminated under show rules, cannot claim an award. Score cards will be available upon request.
APPoINTMENTS & ATTIRE
SPANISH WALK, by Portuguese rejoneador, Diego Ventura, Semana Santa 2011.
the same arrogance and confidence. What is SPANISH WALK? It is not covered in the dressage texts. It is inherent to the Iberian principles of Haute école. It is a balanced, positive and deliberate movement of measured stride, with suspended motion. Is it natural for this breed? Perhaps, perhaps not, but readily acquired by a talented horse with a talented trainer. All movements begin at the hindlimb, engaged and then elevated, while an almost diagonal front limb is elevated, extended, and to be noted, remains extended until touching the ground. The pattern is an almost diagonal of RH then LF, to LH then RF.
Typically there are several types of appointments and attire. That said, they must be traditional for the Iberian Horse. Attires must not be mixed. Turnout of horse and rider must be of one discipline and one riding style. Be that classical dressage, Spanish, Charro or Portuguese.
To BE NoTED
Competitors must perform SPANISH WALK with balance and rhythm, demonstrating contained forward impulsion (must not be a SPANISH TROT). There can be no locking up, indicating lack of physical or mental training to perform this gait. It must be a slow, highly elevated series of steps, horse on contact (never in front of or, worse behind the bit) beginning at hind limb, and, moving up through the body to neck and head. Must demonstrate great elevation of front limb, which will land extended and proceed forward with great elegance. Let us look for a steady, constant, consistant competitor, demonstrating great ability and correctness, rather than, one who gives moments of brilliance, followed by irregularity which demonstrates lack of actual achievement of gait.
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Be sure to check out the full list of rules for these classes available at the Alliance website: www.andalusian-lusitano-alliance.com/member-forms
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PIAFFE
CLASS FORMAT
chose to discuss this class last, because it is the focal point of this division. Whether you go to Nimes, France—la Feria de San Marcos in Aguascalientes, Mexico—Los Angeles Equestrian Center (see photo below) —the province of Andalucia, Spain (where this “dancing” is indicated to have begun), there will be or, has been recently, a Dancing Horse (Caballo Bailando) exhibition or competition. If there be Iberian horses, there will be dancing. This year we have seen portions of this division used in several shows, here in the USA. We will see more and certainly the entire division is being offered at the Alliance Grand National Show. What is the Dancing Horse? Plainly and simply it is an equine artistic expression, normally accompanied by music, called Piaffe. This gait, as described in USEF rule #DR 114—is ELIAS JIMENEZ (atuendo a highly collected, cadenced, gran gala) winning CABALLO elevated diagonal movement BAILANDO at Los Angeles Equestrian Center, 2007 Regional giving the impression of Championships. More than 20 being in place. The horse’s riders participated. back is supple and elastic. Hindquarters are slightly lowered, haunches with active hocks are well engaged giving great freedom, lightness and mobility to the shoulders and forehand. Each diagonal pair of feet is raised and returned to the ground alternately with an even cadence. Additionally the neck should be raised and arched, the head vertical. The horse should remain light on the bit with a supple poll, maintaining a light and soft contact on a taut rein. The body of the horse should move up and down in a supple and harmonious movement. To be noted, #5 of above rule states: Moving even slightly backwards, irregular steps, crossing either fore, or hindlegs or swinging either the forehand or the quarters from one side to the other are serious faults. A movement with hurried and uneven, unlevel or irregular steps without cadence or spring, cannot be called true piaffe.
Normally competitors line up for inspection of attire and appointments. If they do not pass, they will not be allowed to compete. Each competitor will individually, in preassigned order, perform on the square, long board, T board (tarimas), to music which they will have provided show committee. That Dressage saddle, performance will begin within a one minute Weymouth bridle, bit & bradoon {courtesy period after signal has been given. Since this is East Valley Feed & an international event, times, boards, and rules Tack} may vary. It is important that competitors read the rules for that competition.
JUDGING CRITERIA Performance will be judged on a basis of 0 (not executed) to 100 (excellent). Note that movements not completed will be penalized 100 points. Additionally, based on region, eliminations occur for: 1. Lameness of horse. 2. Any evidence of fresh injury or, blood on horses’ mouth, sides, nose or back. 3. Abuse of horse during actual competition or, evidence of abuse prior to competition. 4. Horse totally exiting board. 5. Repeated stepping off board. 6. Totally improper attire/appointments based on that show’s rules.
ATTIRE & APPOINTMENTS Entries shall be shown under Spanish, Portuguese, Mexican Charro, Western or Dressage, attire & appointments. There are many correct formats for exhibiting these Iberian horses. It is not correct to mix attire and/or appointments. Turnout of the horse and rider must be of one discipline and one riding style. Special considerations: long manes may be braided. Martingales and leg protectors are prohibited. The horse may wear shoes or be unshod. Knowledge of the rules is due and bearing on all competitors in all classes.
about the author
Dr. de la Brosse is a distinguished judge, holding cards in many divisions.
acknowledgements
The author would like to acknowledge East Valley Feed & Tack and MundoCharro magazine for their assistance with images used in this article • www.eastvalleytack.com
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Baroque EquEstrian Games here are more and more riders today, especially women, who want to learn how to ride in a light and balanced way. They are not interested in riding big, powerful gaits, or performing ground-covering movements with their horse laying heavily in their hands. Their preference is to relax and glide from one movement to the next with the ease and fluidity of a ball room dancer. Many have a deep desire to create beauty with their equine partner, and it doesn’t matter what breed of horse they have or what their discipline is. They dream of someday experiencing that floating, soft, cloud-like fantasy ride. Simply put, they want to dance with their horse. Up until now there has not been a recognized venue that rewards and/or addresses these needs, however, an inspiring competition is being introduced that offers riders a way to learn Tina Cristiani Veder on her Pure Lusitano, Nalgarve, enjoying a Passage. and improve, while enjoying a very special journey with their equine partner. horses. It was, after all, our Iberians who were the glorious This competition horses of the Baroque Period. They were heralded as the easiest is called the Baroque to train, the most desired, and the finest of riding horses. As a Equestrian Games©. It result, they were instrumental in creating the Art of Classical embodies the original Horsemanship during this period. techniques and exercises It is the opinion of Tina and Bruno, that the Baroque of Classical Equitation as Equestrian Games Competition will serve as a venue to practiced in acknowledge and reward the Iberian breeds the Baroque by Tina Cristiani Veder for their incredible contribution to classical Schools of equitation, while, at the same time, giving modern-day equestrians a clearer understanding Horsemanship when of how to train, ride, show, and enjoy their horses using the artistic riding reached its system that was passed on to us by them. zenith. Classical horses, especially in the United States, have not The purpose of had a competition specifically created to reward their attributes the Baroque Equestrian and capabilities. Today most of the competitions that they are Games Competition is to being shown in, including competitive dressage, are disciplines help riders understand Terry Reith riding a shoulder-in on her and experience this system that were originally created to market and enhance the gaits and Andalusian, Lazaro, in the Equilibre Phase of Training. Notice the reins of silk, and of training, which was proficiencies of other breeds, but now the Baroque Equestrian the relaxation of her horse. conceived out of an age Games offers a complete classical system of training and that revered beauty, nature, showing that was developed by and for our horses centuries ago. It celebrates what they can do better than all other equines, which and art in all its forms, including horsemanship.
Therefore, the goal of this competition is to demonstrate the ART of Classical Horsemanship The goal of this competition is to demonstrate the and be rewarded for the qualities to which it ART of Classical Horsemanship and be rewarded aspired. This resourceful competition was created for the qualities to which it aspired. by Tina Cristiani Veder and Bruno Gonzalez of Caballos de los Cristiani. It is open to all breeds and they believe that every horse and rider can benefit and improve is to become round, uphill, balanced, fluid, and light. There are three sections, or segments, to the Baroque by correctly practicing the progressive exercises and patterns Equestrian Games Competition. Each section reflects a way in of the tests set forth in the Classical Schooling Section© of the Competition, however, this system of training had its origins which the Baroque horses were trained, ridden, and presented. The in showcasing the unique abilities and qualities of our classical first is the Classical Schooling Section©. It includes four Phases Alliance Source Magazine • September 2011 • page 44
"Gracefulness is such a fine ornament for a rider and, at the same time, such a great achievement in equestrian art that anyone who wants to become a horseman must, before doing anything else, take the necessary time to acquire this quality." -LA GUERINIERE, Ecole de Cavalerie 1733
(levels) of in which to express the unity and harmony achieved by creating t r a i n i n g a costumed, musical freestyle that is reminiscent of the gala b e g i n n i n g equestrian court displays of old. Any phase of training previously established in the Classical with walk and trot, and Schooling section is eligible to perform in this section. The rider is u l t i m at e ly free to choose whatever attire, tack, costume or period of time they progressing desire to portray, including fantasy or futuristic. The Presentation Carin Mei on her Lusitano, Traquejo, performing a to the High Section honors Classical Equitation as a performance art. It is very uphill and round piaffe. S c h o o l limited only by one’s imagination and eventually will be open to Phase, which embraces full collection. Each phase of training teams or quadrilles. The Baroque Equestrian Games is being introduced this year includes three tests. There are a total of 12 tests overall. The tests in the Classical Schooling Section are comprised of through demonstrations and schooling shows. A judge and trainer exercises designed and practiced by the Classical Masters themselves certification program is underway, and many from across the US have already requested to join. to create a horse with balance, The first demonstrations were at suppleness, and self-carriage, and the Region 6 ERAHC show held to produce a rider with proficiency, in Mt. Holyoke, MA on July 22finesse, and grace. 24, 2011 and the IALHA Regional The Classical Schooling ERAHC Classic Show held in Section determines what phase Lexington, VA on Sept 2-4, 2011. of training the horse and rider It was enthusiastically received at will be entering in the following both shows, and a series of clinics two sections of the competition. and schooling shows are being It employs a different scoring planned for the winter in Florida. system than competitive dressage It is the hope of its creators and puts emphasis on different that the Baroque Equestrian criteria. It can be ridden in any Games© will act as a vortex to style of tack including dressage, connect modern horsemen to the western, or heritage. The attire heritage and knowledge of a time requirement for this Section is a honored system that created the vest of any style or period, worn most beautiful movements that over a white, or light colored, long have ever united man and horse. sleeve shirt. Attire and tack must In their opinion, this festive, match in style. yet educational competition offers The Baroque Equestrian even ordinary riders a chance to Games Section© is next. It Bruno Gonzalez on,Baturro, a PRE stallion performing a feel extraordinary about their employs certain games and perfect Levade. riding by giving them a joyful maneuvers practiced during the way to learn, challenge, fulfill, and Baroque period to test the training of the horse and the skill and accuracy of the rider. Every phase express their dreams. In the words of Ralph Waldo Emerson, “The of training is represented in this section. Even an initiate, or creation of beauty is art” therefore, we pose the question, shall we beginning, walk-trot rider can challenge and enjoy themselves by just ride or ... shall we dance? performing the test exercises put forth in this section. Nothing in the Baroque Games section is timed. As in all the To learn more about The Baroque Equestrian Games go to www.baroquegames.com. tests, the goal is to present a picture of grace and harmony by the rider, and relaxation, lightness and effortlessness by the horse. If about the author done correctly, the maneuvers and exercises in the Baroque Games Tina Cristiani Veder owns Caballos de los Cristiani, an Andalusian and Section will improve the competence of the rider, while increasing Lusitano farm located in upstate New York and Ocala, Florida. She comes from a famous circus family-the Cristianis-and received classical instruction from her the responsiveness and correctness of the horse. The Presentation Section© is the third section. It is the 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 showcase of the competition. It gives the rider and horse a way promote Iberian horses for classical and competitive dressage. Alliance Source Magazine • September 2011 • page 45
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Knight’s
Tale
The Black Knight and the
White Phenomenon By Helen Daniel Photos by Lauren Sturges and Helen Daniel
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n September 10th 2011, the Andalusian Horse breed made North American history. The Estes Park Highland Festival in Colorado is the “Super bowl” of Medieval Tournament Games and Jousting. The best of the FullContact Heavy Armor Jousters compete annually for purse and prestige. Patrick Lambke, aka “The Black Knight,” a seventime Full-contact World Champion and favorite of the Modern Joust destroyed his opponents with Lisa Oberman’s 17 hand Andalusian “war horse” stallion, Distinto. Most Heavy Armor Jousters use draft horses such as Percherons, Belgians, and Shires. The Spanish war horses were the most prestigious “chargers” of the Medieval period and were owned by kings in Europe such as Charlemagne, King of the Franks. He was as depicted in a 15th century painting of a scene in 722 A.D. with Charlemagne mounted on his Andalusian with arched neck, refined head and elegant gait. In the present day, the Medieval Times dinner show has increased awareness of this breed in North America for the theatrical joust. Patrick Lambke trained and became a trainer in castles through out North America where he departed to pursue and develop the Fullcontact Sport Joust 15 years ago. “We (the Black Knight Team) had a mission to go to this tournament and dominate with our Percherons, and Spanish
Norman. I had my apprehensions about Andalusians being used for Heavy Armor until, Distinto charged into the list with a passion not seen before in this tournament tiltyard,” exclaims Patrick. Distinto is an 11 year old tegistered IALHA stallion from Rancho Madrigal in California. Lisa and Distinto competed for the first time at the Medieval Games and Light Armor Joust after vigorous training for the past year in Missouri at clinics held by the Knights Edge Jousting Academy (KEJA) owned by Patrick Lambke. Patrick arrived early to Estes Park to train six completely inexperienced horses to prepare them for the tournament and joust. During this time, he met two ladies working with O’Dell’s Stables located at the Elkhorn Lodge and Guest Ranch in Estes Park who accepted the challenge of learning the games and light armor joust. “I had six novice horses and two horse women to prepare ... eek,” added Patrick. It seems that this tournament was more about the students and the horses. The Black Knight Team consisted of a majority of jousting beginners such as Lisa Oberman, Lauren Sturges, Malory Gail, and Rick Statton. Tony Pavino and Patrick had to lead the team. Every member won in at least one of the events during the three day event. That is very impressive considering the competition at this event. “Lisa bravely left Missouri to attend, Alliance Source Magazine • September 2011 • page 48
with no previous experience driving a horse trailer (thanks to Susan Kramer of temposporthorsesofmissouri.com for the last minute loan of the truck and trailer). She hauled two horses, Distinto and Rex, a horse I won in a previous joust plus my family up the mountain,” adds Patrick. “I was more scared about driving 900 miles up there than getting in the list for the first time with Distinto and charging head on at another knight,” stated Lisa. Waiting in the mountain valley was the National Geographic team filming the sixth episode of the Knights of Mayhem series titled, The Return of the Black Knight that shot the arrival of Distinto and the Black Knight Team members for the series airing in November. As Distinto was lead off the trailer, the film crew gasped at his beauty and size. Full-contact jousting is not a theatrical show. This is the real deal like back hundreds of years ago. “I never thought Andalusians could do this due to the massive impact of the hits in heavy armor,” said Patrick. Distinto was going to participate in the games and light armor joust with Lisa exclusively, but after Patrick watched Distinto on the first day and seeing the other gaits of movement, not so collected and high, but nonetheless moving out with power caught his eye. None of the BK horses have jousted heavy and were not co-operating.
“My heavy armor jousting horse, Captain, was unavailable, so there I was with green Heavy Joust horses. Big Tim, a 19 hand black Percheron eager and willing; was just not ready yet. Titan, a Percheron/Thoroughbred cross would do it, but set in his ways, a little small and stubborn. Bonnie, a Paint/Percheron ... no way! Last, but not least ... there was Distinto.” said Patrick. Friday evening, Distinto was pressed up against the bars of his stall looking like a puppy in the pound screaming, “I can do it!” Lisa gavepermission to tack him up the next day in his ornamental bridle
from El Sueno Español, and charro saddle. Patrick armored up, mounted Distinto and entered the list. With a high performance horse like Distinto, perfect balance and technique is absolute. “I had to call on all of my 25 years riding experience including my first training on Andalusians at Medieval Times to pull this off. I felt like I was sitting on pure nitro and I wasn’t sure if he could take the hit,” said Patrick. The first round was total destruction, and his opponent was unhorsed twice. Distinto faced the enemy with such valor. I am sure the other horses were terrified at the end of the list and I can only imagine how the knights felt too. It was such a display of elegance and power combined with speed that no draft horse could display. You could see the focus on his face, and hear his breath through flared nostrils. If you have seen the movie Tangled you will understand his new nickname Maximus. The children in the crowd were chanting the animated
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character’s name. Now that he has one tournament under his saddle-belt, we look forward to the next joust. “I have never seen him so happy! It’s like he’s found his game. He enjoys dressage, but this, well, it’s just so Distinto, and I am so proud of him,” exclaimed Lisa.
more information
Lisa Oberman can be contacted at ladyknightsclinics@ gmail.com and (305)812-5359 for future Chavaliere Noire “Lady Knights” Clinics taught by Patrick Lambke, for women who, like Lisa, are searching for a challenging equestrian sport. Breeding of Distinto is also available. Also available at www.elsuenoespanol. com is the Spanish and Portuguese Saddles and Tack Distinto wore during the tournament. Patrick Lambke has relocated to Estes Park’s Elkhorn Lodge and Guest Ranch to continue his jousting school K.E.J.A., and develop an underarmor system to protect the jousters with Justen and Jessica, of Armours Edge. Patrick has also joined another team that has miraculously been gathered to preserve the oldest Lodge in Colorado to be sold and possibly torn down to build a beginner ski hill. Patrick Lambke can be contacted at kejajoust@gmail.com and (512) 573-0603.
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DESTINEE 2008 Registered Lusitano Filly by Dressage Stallion Ole Dan, and maternal grandfather FEI Stallion Quarteto do Top. Destinee is very trainable and was recently started under saddle. She has three beautiful correct gaits and a natural extension at the trot.
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Their resulting foal will be competing to win big money in the Alliance Significant Sires program.
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Lupita Mia 2010 ALLIANCE Grand National Championships wins: • NatioNal ChampioN AAALSHA National Futurity - 3 Year Old Purebred Mares • NatioNal ChampioN Spanish/Portuguese Mare - 3 Years & Over • NatioNal GraNd ChampioN Purebred Western Pleasure Junior Horse • NatioNal res GraNd ChampioN Purebred Junior Mare - 3 & 4 Years • NatioNal res GraNd ChampioN Purebred Mare All Ages - Amateur
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You have to pay ... to play ... to win! WHO CAN PLAY?
Any member in good standing of The Alliance.
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• Breedings to nominated stallions will be sold during an online auction. Proxy bids (mailed-in auction bids) will also be accepted. • The Significant Sires Program© is offered for both Pure and Partbreds. The resulting foals must be registered with any recognized Andalusian/ Lusitano registry, making this program open to IALHA, PRE, PRE Mundial, Lusitano, S/P and all recognized Half -Andalusian registries.
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• The foals resulting from the breeding “The Significant Sires Program© is the purchased during the Significant Sires most exciting thing to have happened Auction will be shown as yearlings in special to this breed in a long time. I am classes at the Alliance US Grand National looking forward to competing in 2013!” Championship show. All horses -2010 auction participant will be handled by amateurs, creating a level playing field for all involved. • There is also an Open Entry Division with performance classes open to get (regardless of age) of the nominated stallions, to be shown by amateurs or professionals. • The great thing about this program is that everyone who plays has an opportunity to win. Prize money is paid to 5 places and to the stallion owners whose stallions sired winners. • How would you like your yearling to be the winner of a nice fat check from the Significant Sires Program©? • The Significant Sires Program© is limited to 20 stallions on a first come, first served basis.
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The start of something remarkable ... the Significant Sires Program©. Alliance Source Magazine • September 2011 • page 60
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by Douglas Griffis
T
he Passage has been one of the horse’s most majestic movements throughout history. Artists have captured Kings and conquerers in Passage to elaborate their elegance and control of their destiny. Roman equestrian statues depicted emperors and rulers in Passage. The Passage is a thing of beauty and conveys power and control. Marcus Aurelius, Charlemagne, and Pizarro were all depicted performing Passage during their conquest of various countries and nations or in triumphant return. The Passage is truly a “Gait of the Kings,” and the Iberian horse is, by all standards, the best qualified to perform this magnificent movement. The Passage differs from the working, medium, collected, and extended trot in that the horse raises a diagonal pair high off the ground and suspends the leg for a longer period than seen in the other trot types. The hindquarters are very engaged, and the knees and hocks are flexed more than the other trot types. The horse appears to trot in slow motion, making it look as if it is dancing. Before discussing Passage, I would like to revisit some theories on Piaffe as the Passage is an extension and by-product of Piaffe. In Piaffe, the horse must be in high collection, a highly coiled spring in other words. This produces controlled energy in the form of forward and upward motion. The Piaffe is the containment of this energy and the passage is the controlled release of the energy forward. To produce Passage, the Piaffe must be firmly established, the horse conditioned to remain in Piaffe for extended sessions, and the rider able to discern which diagonal is suspended Alliance Source Magazine • September 2011 • page 62
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Ideas with regard to the importance of theory over practice will always differ, but they will agree
on one point, namely, that the one is not complete without the other.Theory without practice is of little value, whereas practice is the proof of theory. It is the theoretical knowledge that will show the way to perfection. Theory is the knowledge, practice the ability. Knowledge must always take precedence over action. This thesis is especially true of the art of riding. In spite of initial success, the self-taught person can never become more than a workman; only on a foundation of theory can riding develop to the realm of art. -Colonel Alois Podhajsky
and which is supporting the center of gravity. From Piaffe the rider drives the horse forward while allowing enough energy for the horse to move forward. The horse must be firmly between the rider’s leg and seat aids, and attentive to the rein. As the horse leads off with a diagonal, the rider will use leg and seat to drive the horse strongly forward from the supporting diagonal and allowing the suspended diagonal reach forward with less intent on upward suspension. That is not to say that the suspension is sacrificed. It is simply allowed to reach forward. This will result in the horse completing the diagonal step strongly forward. The rider must be prepared to immediately capture the opposite diagonal to repeat the process. We must be content with a very few steps to begin with. Once these first steps have been accomplished, the horse must be allowed to move forward into a working trot and then into slight extended trot. This maintains the impulsion and correct cadence of the trot. The process now becomes
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Podhajsky, Alois, “The Complete Training of Horse and Rider” Doubleday April 19, 1967
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Equestrian Statue of Marcus Aurelius in the Capitoline Museum, Rome 176-180 CE; or 161-180 CE (unknown artist) www.bluffton.edu/~sullivanm/ ital y/rome/marcusaurelius/ marcusaurelius.html Equestrian monument of Erasmo da Narni, called Gattamelata Donatello 1443-53 Piazza del Santo, Padua www.bluffton. edu/~sullivanm/italy/padua/ gattamelata/gattamelata.html
building on our first successes. More steps can be added and the working trot eliminated. To further improve the Passage, a series of transitions from trot all through Piaffe, Passage, extended trot, and back down these gaits will keep the horse highly tuned to the wishes of the rider. It is critical that the horse’s condition, temperament, and ability be foremost in the trainer’s mind at all times. Highly collected gaits are strenuous and need to be accomplished with in the horse’s tolerances. The proof of all success is that horse and rider work together as one in mind and body, performing the most spectacular movements with invisible effort, firmly adhering to accepted training techniques, and with grace and beauty. As always, my intent is not to re-write historical horsemanship or to convert anyone to my philosophies. But rather, to offer my working knowledge as a reference for the reader and present this as the method that I have been schooled in and have had great success with.
Douglas Griffis began working on the Royal Lipizzan Show in 1971 at the age of 17 with the likes of the Bale family, the Smahas and Albert Ostermier, to name a few. This experience instilled a lifelong passion for classical horsemanship and the Andalusian horse. He spent four years studying under Dorita Koynot– Humpries and also worked with Dianne Olds and Tom Vaulter before joining the Lipizzan Show and touring for five seasons. Next came the Kingdom of the Dancing Stallions and after the Kingdom closed, Douglas trained, bred and showed Andalusians in multiple disciplines; dressage, High School Exibitions, parades and hunt seat. Douglas was then approached by Medieval Times and worked as Head Trainer at the Florida location. Shortly after his return to California, tragedy struck, and he was permanently disabled by a fall off a horse and forced to stop riding and training in 2003. After seven years and a few surgeries, Douglas is once again back in the saddle and works at Mastering Abilities Riding Equines, a therapeutic riding center for the handicapped, as a trainer and consultant in marketing, fundraising and conditioning. He and his wife currently reside in Bakersfield, CA. © Douglas Griffis 2011 All rights reserved
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