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On the Cover: P.R.E. stallion Fuego XII, with Juan Manuel Munoz Diaz aboard, at the 2010 World Equestrian Games in Lexington, Ky. Fuego XII’s breathtaking freestyle performance brought the sold-out crowd to its feet in a rare standing ovation, and, ultimately, stole the show from a roster of world-famous dressage horses. Photo courtesy of Sarah C. Shechner

features

In the Beginning Looking back to the origins of IALHA By Nadine Tilley

10 An Andalusian Shrink

Horses helping to heal the wounds of trauma By Carol M. Stockton

16 Famous and Fabulous Movie stars, sports heroes, supermodels and world-famous mascots in our ranks By Barbara Price and Julie Alonzo

22 Breeding Season 22 23 23

Healthy Spring Foals by Kentucky Equine Research Staff Stallion Syndicates by John Alan Cohan Broodmares Body Condition by Kentucky Equine Research Staff

30 2011 Andalusian/Lusitano USEF Award Winners 24

departments 6 President’s Letter 24 Where We Have Been 26 Business Cards

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| by Julie Alonzo

Inspiration

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IALHA PRESIDENT One need not look far for inspiration. It cavorts on tiny foal hooves in the spring, thunders through the pastures as herds play in the summer, glows from the round barrels of mares in their last months of gestation, and nickers in the cold winter evenings as one wanders down barn aisles. Our horses so often seem to encourage us to live with greater nobility, if we are open to the power of their suggestion. One inspirational story came to my attention last summer, as a result of an IALHA Facebook post about the U.S. Para-Equestrian Association earmarked to be the beneficiary of 50 percent of the profits from the IALHA’s 2011 National Show. A member wrote to suggest that we follow up on the story of Susan Treabess, who placed 10th overall in the 2010 World Equestrian Games Para Dressage Championships, and recently had started training with Fugitivo XII, an IALHA-registered, FEI-level dressage horse with pure Spanish heritage. This story, involving the joining of an incredibly talented horse, a gifted para-equestrian, and a generous owner committed to doing what she can to help the two of them fulfill their quest to represent the United States in international competition, is both inspirational and worth sharing. Terry Waechter of Watchman PRE Horses sees herself as the guardian and protector of the magnificent horse, Fugitivo XII. This imported stallion already had earned accolades in the ANCCE and USDF worlds when he came into her life in 2010. When the opportunity to purchase this stallion – one of the few horses in the United States that has attained Qualified status in the Spanish studbook – became available, Terry could not resist. “I wasn’t sure exactly what his path would be, but it soon became apparent that destiny was playing a part,” she says. “Susan contacted me to ask if I would consider letting her train and compete on Fugitivo XII with the goal of being selected to represent the United States in international competition, and a goal to be selected to compete with him at the World Equestrian Games and Olympic events.” Determined to “do right by the horse,” Terry agreed. Fugitivo XII went into fulltime training with Susan, and Terry began working to raise funds to help offset the cost of the team’s national campaign to earn a place on the Paralympic team. This quest led her to donate 15 breedings to Fugitivo XII , with all proceeds going directly to the U.S. Para-Equestrian Association, earmarked to help fund Susan and Fugitivo XII’s Quest for the Gold. She reduced the stud fee, normally $3,000, to $1,800 for a limited number of bookings earmarked for the fund-raising campaign. When Terry learned that I wanted to share Fugitivo XII’s story with IALHA members via this President’s Letter, she went one step further, offering to discount the price to Our horses so often seem $1,200 for up to three breedings, if the person contacting her mentions this letter. to encourage us Because the proceeds go entirely to the U.S. to live with greater nobility, Para-Equestrian Association, members may even be able to deduct them on their taxes. If if we are open to the nobility, equine and human, does not power of their suggestion. inspire, perhaps tax savings might! ◗ AM 6

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IALHA EDITORIAL BOARD Barbara Price, 2012 Co-Chair Douglas E. Ramsay, 2012 Co-Chair Julie Alonzo Cheri Bullock Erin Ryder Hsu Marsha Heiden J.B. Lessels Carol M. Stockton

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In the Beginning

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EDITORS’ NOTE: The following is an excerpt from a historical document on the beginnings of the International Andalusian and Lusitano Horse Association, compiled by Nadine E. Tilley. Tilley diligently researched and prepared an informal, two-part composition on the association’s origins in an effort to provide insight into the organization’s rich history. A copy of the entire manuscript, with information through 2000, is housed at the IALHA office in Birmingham, Ala.

In 1964 when horses started arriving from the Iberian Peninsula to the United States, the American Andalusian Association was formed by Mr. Neil Dougall and Mr. Glenn Smith. The control to the documentation of these horses came under this private registry, and the tracking of horses’ heritage/bloodlines was verified by a full set of studbooks purchased from the Spanish government in 1963 by Mr. Dougall. These records, maintained by the Spanish army, would be the basis for an official registry in the Americas. To our knowledge, all horses imported into the United States were traced to these records before they were recorded with the newly formed Association, which was incorporated in New Mexico on April 30, 1966. After 13 years of recording these horses and as importation numbers increased, it became apparent that it would be prudent to create an association of members to protect the integrity of the horses, as the American Andalusian Association was a private corporation under the control of Mr. Smith. In May of 1977 at the invitation of Mr. Gabriel Alarcon of Mexico, a delegation from the United States that included Greg Garrison, Ray Ellen Garrison, Pat Garrison, Burt Sugarman, Carol Wayne, Mory and Ann Ohrel, and Johnny Mitchell convened in Mexico to discuss creating an International Association. This new association, the International Andalusian Horse Association (IAHA), was formed with Mr. Greg Garrison as its first president. The registry was left with Mr. Smith, but with an understanding that no horses were to be registered, unless they were members of the new association. The original agreement was that there would be a fee of $100 charged, of which $85 would go to the association and $15 would go to the registry as its fee. However, Mr. Smith would not adhere to the association’s rules of registry, so, 18 months after the formation of the IAHA, another conference would be held. The venue, again, was Mexico City, and the international breeders/members who attended were Bruce Steggles, Jan Carver, Ray Williams (from Australia), Marieta Salas (a resident of Spain and the United States, and the daughter of Don Pedro Salas Garau, one of the most prestigious breeders in Spain), Enrique Alvarez, Edith Evans, Chandler Cowels, Diane Rossi, Greg Garrison, Ray Ellen Garrison and Pat Garrison. Glenn Smith and his wife also were invited to attend, but they were detained and did not arrive at the conference until after it had ended. At this conference, it was decided that the International Andalusian Horse Association would file for a tax-exempt status and would have a registry owned fully by the membership of the IAHA. Looked upon as the most important asset of the IAHA, the registry was to operate as separate entity from anyone who might have personal interest at the core. It would take almost a year, but the first Stud The International Andalusian Book was distributed to the membership in January 1980. The membership, at that Horse Association was time, was 75 members, with Greg Garrison formed with Mr. Greg Garrison as president. Mr. Garrison would lead the association in this position for the next as its first president. three years. ◗ AM 8

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Andalusian Shrink HOW HORSES ARE HELPING HEAL THE WOUNDS OF TRAUMA BY CAROL M. STOCKTON

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A recent issue of Andalusian Magazine focused on the versatility of the Andalusian horse. Well, here’s one more skill you can add to that roster: equine-assisted psychotherapy (EAP). EAP is an emerging branch of the field of “experiential psychotherapy,” which uses unconventional settings and situations to treat patients with a whole range of mental illnesses. EAP works by using horses as metaphors for the traumatic situations a person has experienced. Horses offer an advantage, in that they do not communicate verbally – that is, they cannot “say” one thing and do another. In addition, it is virtually impossible to make a horse do something it does not want to do. One must establish a relationship with a horse in some way before the horse will cooperate, and it must be done non-verbally. Since many patients of psychotherapy have problems honestly expressing what they feel, it is a real advantage to have to act out something instead.

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The most recent target for EAP is our soon-to-be flood of military personnel returning from combat. My involvement initiated with a writing project for my job with a military health group, which led me to the Military Services project of the Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association (EAGALA).

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IF A PATIENT IS NOT WORKING IN A POSITIVE DIRECTION, GRACIE SIMPLY WON’T INTERACT AT ALL. EAGALA is one organization in an almost microscopic group making an effort to legitimize and regularize EAP through rigorous training and certification requirements. EAGALA just started to boost the Military Services program in early-2011, in response to the growing number of military men and women returning from combat with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) or some other mental disorder. As an aficionado of the Andalusian horse, when I learned about EAP, a first thought was that Andalusians would be good at this, given their close bonds with people. After participating in an EAGALA Military Services workshop in Virginia, it was a short hop to interviewing a psychotherapist in California whose favorite partner in psychotherapy is an Andalusian mare named Graziella, affectionately known as Gracie. Dr. Rob Magnelli, a clinical psychologist, has eight years of experience using EAGALA’s methods with children and adolescents – so much, in fact, that he and his wife, Nancy, are writing a manual that includes exercises for dealing with high-risk boys and girls – as well as adults and families. Gracie is a 12-year-old Andalusian mare who was given to Rob about two years ago. Since then, according to Rob, “She lifted our program to another level.” Gracie’s special value as a therapy horse is that she offers feedback clearly and continuously – no need to guess what she is “saying” when she communicates something. In addition, she is extremely keen and attuned to people, more so than most horses. This is an attribute to which owners of Andalusians can attest. In fact, Rob told me his dream is to breed his own collection of Andalusian therapy horses. Rob has worked with many abused children who have become shut down. Nevertheless, when such children arrive, Gracie is the first of the horses to approach. She watches for any feedback, and when she senses respect, she comes close, lowers her head, and stands still. Where horses, in general, have the ability to draw out people’s issues, Gracie “does that in spades.” She simply seems to sense things before a patient even does anything. She refuses to cooperate with someone who has relationship problems until the person learns how to relate to her. If she senses that a person is not safe, she takes off immediately and dramatically. Conversely, the more respectful a person is, the more easily she will let that person approach her. And she is demonstrative when she senses some-

thing, even magnifying her display, if needed, to make her feelings evident. She is nurturing and gentle when needed, but if a patient is not working in a positive direction, she simply won’t interact at all. However, she is extremely forgiving and will respond to any action in the direction of respect and honest interaction. Rob also has worked repeatedly with children from dangerous and violent situations who develop boundary issues. Rob and Gracie worked with one young man – for convenience,“Joe” (not

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pictured) – who was closed in and emotionally shut down, although he masked this verbally. Initially, Gracie would not let Joe get close to her, but she would turn and look at him directly. As he relaxed, though, she began to move closer to him. When Joe sighed, she sighed. Later, when Joe had learned to be more open and “present,” she would follow him easily on a lead line. One session with Joe involved learning to respect boundaries. Joe had to create a space with various objects to form physical boundaries, and then bring Gracie inside the space and keep her there. At first, when Joe was frustrated and excited, Gracie refused to even enter the space. When he became coherent and respectful, she followed him in and remained within the space, even when Joe stepped outside it. The next step was to introduce “distracters” lying outside the boundaries. In Gracie’s case, some flakes of hay had labels attached, each a description of one of Joe’s problems, such as drugs, alcohol and bad friends. Joe then had to keep Gracie inside the boundaries of the space, without touching her (representing respect), and away from the temptations lying outside. Incredibly, the one flake of hay she

found most tempting was the one labeled with Joe’s most troublesome distracter. She was very dramatic, throwing her head and mane, looking back and forth between Joe and the hay, yet respecting Joe’s body language requesting her to stay within the boundaries. An extra bonus for Rob, who is located in California, is that when Hispanic children learn about the origin of Gracie’s Andalusian breed, they are eager to work with her and speak Spanish to her. Another Andalusian bonus is the beauty of the breed – even timid children are attracted to Gracie’s appearance. Gracie’s Andalusian sensitivity and intelligence have presented some interesting challenges, too. Rob’s program includes specific exercises for each of various situations. She

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EQUINE-ASSISTED LEARNING MAY PROVIDE ONE AVENUE TOWARD DEVELOPING THE NEEDED RESILIENCE. learned the exercises with just two trial sessions, so Rob was worried that she would just go through the exercises by rote. In fact, she seems to sense when a person has a particular problem and goes through the exercise, focusing on the issue at hand, in a manner that directly reflects how the patient is dealing with the issue during the exercise. In one exercise with six children, some of whom were timid with horses, she was to be led by them as a group, with each child holding on to a single piece of yarn attached somewhere on her halter. When the children pulled in different directions or stepped in front of her, she patiently stood still. When they worked as a group to give her a consistent signal, she moved as they asked. In other words, for the children to get what they wanted, they had to learn to work as a group. If you know Andalusians at all, by now you have recognized that their sensitivity, intelligence and ability to communicate qualify them especially for this type of work. But this doesn’t mean that you can haul out your backyard retiree and invite anyone to pay a visit to be relieved of his or her emotional issues. Programs such as EAGALA’s (and there are exceedingly few) provide specific training for professionals – with specific guidelines of practice, certification, continuing education, and peer review – before a practitioner begins using EAP. In addition, an EAGALA treatment session requires the presence of a licensed psychotherapist and a horse professional, both trained by EAGALA. And, you may recall from the beginning of this article that EAGALA stands for “Equine-Assisted Growth and Learning Association.” The organization began, in fact, with a focus on “growth and learning,” and equine-assisted learning is a practice used to both help learning-disabled individuals and address the development of life skills before a person acquires the need for recuperative psychotherapy. EAGALA is taking this to another level, with the development of pre-deployment resilience in military personnel to help prevent the emotional trauma they may have to face. Our recent experiences have made us hyper aware of the impact that military combat can have on mental health, but with the positive result that military groups are finding ways to provide our warriors with the ability to resist the forces that cause mental trauma. Equine-assisted learning (EAL) may provide one avenue toward developing the needed resilience.

For more information about EAGALA, visit www.eagala.org. Their Military Services program has a special section on the website at www.eagala.org/military. And, you can watch a number of videos on their programs at eagala.org/Information/Videos. Dr. Rob Magnelli also says he would be happy to receive questions or comments at horsepowerprogram@comcast.net. Now, let’s see if there aren’t some Andalusians and Andalusian owners out there who might help.◗ AM Thanks to EAGALA and Dr. Rob Magnelli for providing photos.

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BY BARBARA PRICE AND JULIE ALONZO

The celebrated Andalusian and Lusitano horses are known worldwide for their beauty, versatility and engaging temperaments. Some, however, have gone beyond these accolades and achieved celebrity stardom in their own rights. Yes, we have movie stars, sports heroes, supermodels and world-famous mascots in our ranks. Were it not for the inconvenience of guitar and vocal arrangements, one can only imagine we would have to add “rock star” to that list, too. Choosing from the many famous – and, yes, oh-so-fabulous – Andalusians and Lusitanos for this piece was no easy task. Our luminous breeds have, indeed, put an indelible stamp on the world, with their stunning good looks and myriad talents. Featured here are just a few that have managed to shine especially brightly, despite the rigors of their human-dictated environments.

Far Left Top: Tuno IV as USC’s Traveler ® Far Left Bottom: Blanco with Cynthia Royal performing bridleless at the Lincoln Memorial. Middle Top: Novilheiro. Middle Bottom: Legionario III, with Pat Garrison aboard, at the Tournament of Roses Parade. Below: Fuego XII with Juan Manuel Munoz Diaz at the 2010 World Equestrian Games.

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Fuego XII, the 14-year-old, pure Spanish stallion whose passionate and powerful performance in the Grand Prix Special dressage competition brought the sold-out crowd at the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games (WEG) to its feet in a standing ovation, is one of the most recognized names in the modern-day horse world. He ended the 2010 WEG with a fourth place finish in the Grand Prix Special and a fifth place in the Freestyle. With videos of his 2010 WEG performance on YouTube easily topping 300,000 views, he has reached mega-star status. Fuego XII was bred in Spain by Joaquin Marquez Gonzalez and purchased as a 4-year-old by Miguel Angel de Cardenas. He has been competing in FEI-level dressage for a number of years,including representing Spain in the 2008 Olympics.Born in 1998,out of Elgido and by Utrerano VII, he was inscribed into the Spanish stud book and, later, revised as an approved breeding stallion. For many, Fuego XII provides grand inspiration for what a well-bred Andalusian with consistent top-of-the-line training can achieve. Fuego XII has qualified for the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. Look for him to represent his home country, once more

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dancing into the hearts of those who appreciate the beauty of a true partnership between horse and rider.

Tuno IV, also known world-wide as the USC Mascot Traveler® 7, is a 20-year-old pure Spanish Andalusian gelding who has served for many years as a true ambassador for the Andalusian breed. Owned and trained by long-time IALHA member Joanne Asman, this amazing gelding has been a consistent winner in the show ring, in addition to maintaining a busy career as the USC Mascot, an equine actor, and parade and event participant. Most recently, he was a cover model with Stevie Nicks on her new CD and will be featured with Salma Hayek in a soon-to-be-released Oliver Stone film. But fame is nothing new to this celebrity gelding. Tuno can claim numerous magazine, television, movie and stage credits on his resume, as well as 14 Tournament of Roses Parade appearances. He was featured in an Estee Lauder advertising campaign and can be seen on cosmetic counters nationwide. He also was on the June 2005 cover of Vogue magazine with Salma Hayek, on Above: Tuno IV appears with Stevie Nicks on the cover of her In Your Dreams CD. the TBS television show,“Extra – Dinner and a Movie,” and can be seen in films such as “Road to El Dorado.” If all that isn’t enough to keep your head spinning, Tuno is Tuno’s outstanding temperament and Joanne’s patient training a popular feature at the Fiesta of the Spanish Horse charity allow him to perform well, whether he is in front of 93,000 scream- event every year in Los Angeles, Equestfest, and West Coast ing fans at USC football games, on a crowded theater stage, in a horse expos, often standing patiently for hours as enthusiasshow arena, walking onto a television soundstage, on Hollywood tic fans line up to have their picture taken with him. Now, if Boulevard for a film premier, or just enjoying a trail ride in the hills. we could only train human celebrities to be so gracious! 18

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TUNO IV

NOVILHEIRO “With his surprising speed of decision allied to great physical agility and enormous courage, Novilheiro was the greatest champion of the Lusitano breed of all times.” – Manuel Veiga in “Lusitano Champions, A Historic Memoir”

The Lusitano stallion Novilheiro (1971-2000) was an Courtesy of JP & Shelley Giacomini International Champion in three demanding disciplines – dressage, eventing and show jumping – and this athletic gray stallion (out of a Veiga mare crossed with an Andrade stallion) is considered by many to be one of the finest representatives of the Lusitano breed in modern history. Novilheiro competed on the world stage, winning a loyal fan base in his native Portugal as well as in England, France, Holland, Germany, Canada and the United States. He is, perhaps, most renown for his prowess on the jumping course, where, in 1983, he was the top prize money earner in Britain and was ranked 12th among the world’s top 20 money earners for that year. He competed as an Olympic jumper in 1976, 1980 and 1984, and was particularly valued for his speed and athletic abilities on courses demanding sharp turns and courage. Novilheiro’s offspring have achieved recognition in the bull- ogy competitions, with numerous gold medals and first-place ring, in dressage, and in jumping as well as in Lusitano morphol- honors in multiple countries.

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Blanco, transcontinental traveler and seasoned equine actor/entertainer, boasts a list of entertainment industry achievements that would make most human actors downright envious. Known around the world for his prominent movie role in the hugely popular “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy, the blazing white Blanco was a standout as Gandalf the Wizard’s horse, Shadowfax, in “The Two Towers and Return of the King.” Not one to rest on his haunches, Blanco, 24, also has made appearances in the “Hercules” movie and several episodes of the “Hercules” television show, which, along with “The Lord of the Rings” movies, all required filming in New Zealand. In addition to numerous commercial and video credits, this engaging horse serves as a Celebrity Spokeshorse for various equine products, and Save America’s Wild Horses, a Facebookbased cause calling attention to the wild mustangs’ removal from public lands. Blanco fans also can see him in an upcoming film, “Horse Medicine,” which explores the profound place of higher consciousness that can exist between horse and human. In an unprecedented photo and video shoot at the Lincoln Memorial and Washington Monument in Washington, D.C., Blanco posed for some of the most dramatic equine still and action shots ever seen in our nation’s capital. On a more playful note, Blanco is well known in Southern California equestrian circles for his many dreamy photo shoots cavorting entirely tackless in and around the ocean. Owner Cynthia Royal says he seems to have fond memories of growing up near the sea in his native Australia, and is utterly unafraid to muscle through waves and take long swims offshore. He also partners with Royal in their popular “Imagine – Discover the Magic” program, which focuses on teaching others to work in harmony with their horses.

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Above: Blanco captivates a crowd of tourists at the Lincoln Memorial.

Legionario III (1966-1994) is arguably one of the most influential Andalusian stallions in the breed’s relatively short history in the United States, and remains one of the most dominant stallions in the IALHA stud book. He represents the classic image of the standard set for Andalusians of the renowned Carthusian ancestry. Legionario was bred by the famous Terry farm in Spain and imported to the United States in 1971 by Greg Garrison of the California-based Garrison Ranch. He had been a champion in Spain, but never competed in the United States, due to an injury. Apparently, fate had greater things in mind for Legionario. The majestic white stallion flourished at his new home in California, producing many National Champions who, in turn, continued to produce a tremendous number of champions. Away from his duties as one of the country’s most sought-after studs, Legionario wowed the crowds at the Tournament of Roses Parade for 15 years and performed many exhibitions. Throughout his life, he attracted countless human celebrities to his fan club, including Dean Martin and Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. The Breyer Molding Co., famous for its Breyer Model Horses, selected Legionario as the inspiration for the first Andalusian model horse. Since the introduction of the Legionario model, hundreds of thousands have been sold worldwide. Pat Garrison remembers Legionario as a one-of-a-kind stallion and best friend that she felt truly honored to have owned. Pat’s father, Greg Garrison (one of the most prominent Andalusian breeders in this country), has been quoted as saying, “He was a great champion and my favorite horse of all time.”

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LEGIONARIO III

Above: Legionario III on the cover of a book that came with the Breyer horse model of Legionario.

A special thanks to all these great horses’ owners and caretakers for providing Andalusian Magazine with information and photos to make this article possible.

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Get Broodmares Ready Now for Healthy Spring Foals By Kentucky Equine Research Staff Your pregnant mare’s foaling date still may be months away, but there are a few things to think about right now to assure a healthy mare and foal next spring. In early pregnancy, the broodmare doesn’t need any particular boost to her nutrition, as the fetus is very small and does not significantly increase the mare’s feed requirements. However, as she enters the last trimester, the mare probably will need additional high-quality hay and grain. After the seventh month, when the fetus is growing much more rapidly, the need for protein and minerals is greater. Feeding a fortified feed designed for late-pregnant mares should give the broodmare the nutrients she requires at this time. If the mare has been grazing fescue pastures, removing her to a fescue-free area during the last trimester of pregnancy will eliminate most of the problems associated with this forage. Be sure the mare’s hay does not contain fescue, as the dried plants still can contain the endophyte that causes thickened placentas, delayed or difficult delivery, and absence of milk. Keep an eye on the mare’s hooves, and schedule farrier visits on a regular basis. If she’s uncomfortable, she may not be able to move around well enough to graze, get plenty of water, and find shelter. Correcting hoof problems at this stage of pregnancy is preferable to waiting until the mare is so heavy that it’s hard for her to stand on three legs for farrier care. For a home foaling, think about the site and make necessary preparations. Whether you prefer a paddock, stall or special foaling suite, the site will need to be as clean as possible. In most cases, a foaling stall should be somewhat larger than an ordinary stall. If you need to remove existing partitions or do some new construction, it’s time to get started. If the mare is going to foal at a different location, make plans to move her a month or two before her expected foaling date. This avoids problems associated with weather or the possibility of an unexpected early foaling. The mare also needs time to settle into her new quarters and develop specific antibodies to whatever microbes are found at the foaling site. These antibodies will be passed to the foal through the mare’s colostrum and are critical to the newborn’s health. Regardless of where the foaling will take place, consult a veterinarian about when the mare should have her last vaccinations, and make an appointment for her to receive those that she needs. Booster vaccinations usually are given at around 10 months of pregnancy to ensure the production of colostral antibodies. As the mare’s delivery date gets closer, owners will need to assemble some experienced helpers, a list of phone numbers for veterinarians, and supplies like disinfectant for the umbilical cord. Having some chores out of the way ahead of time will give expectant owners peace of mind before the big day. Reprinted with permission of Kentucky Equine Research; visit www.Equinews.com for more nutrition and health information.

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Stallion Syndicates Revisited By John Alan Cohan Stallion syndicates have been a popular vehicle for people engaged in breeding activities for more than 40 years. This is a mode of co-ownership that applies to all types of horses in all breeds. During the 1980s, many people syndicated high-quality stallions as investment and tax strategies. These were thought to have the advantage of spreading risks of loss and sharing maintenance costs, as well as attracting investors to situations that could generate significant profits for all parties involved. Today, the Securities and Exchange Commission continues to regard stallion syndications as “non-securities,” which means that the promoter can advertise freely and solicit the general public to buy stallion shares, as long as the agreement is in correct legal form. Each investor becomes a co-owner of a fractional interest in the stallion and is entitled to breeding rights. Care of the stallion is delegated to a syndicate manager who has day-to-day charge of the animal. There are tax benefits for all members of a stallion syndicate. Each investor is entitled to depreciate the cost of the fractional interest, and to deduct maintenance costs from one’s income tax. In addition, investors may decide to lease a broodmare, and those costs are tax deductible. Of course, this is with the caveat that the taxpayer has the intention to be engaged in an activity for profit. The principal business advantage of a stallion syndicate is that each co-owner is assured of long-term breeding rights to the stallion at a fixed price, usually with a live foal guarantee. Drafting a syndicate agreement is crucial to any horse syndication, because important legal considerations exist, not to mention the importance of making the agreement compatible with Federal tax law considerations. The syndicate manager is required to keep accurate books and records of the syndicate to show all income and disbursements involved, and other information pertinent to the syndicate, including veterinary reports, breeding schedules, the pedigree information of mares nominated to the stallion, and other details. Each co-owner, in turn, must keep separate business records in accordance with IRS regulations applicable to horse activities. A good syndicate agreement will specify the duties of the manager; the sort of voting rights are conferred on the co-owners; and the sort of marketing plan or strategy will be implemented to promote the foals of the stallion produced under the syndicate. Installment payments often are available, making it affordable to start up a horse activity. Mortality insurance on the horse is factored into the annual maintenance fee, but, if some members don’t pay for their shares in full, the promoter may require them to obtain separate mortality insurance on their shares, with the loss payee designated as the syndicate manager. The syndicate is not a separate taxpaying entity, nor is it a partnership entity. Each co-owner is responsible for filing his or her own tax return, in which deductions are made. Stallion syndications today still are a viable means to cut down on costs, and can be a prudent economic alternative to outright ownership of high-quality stallions. Legal counsel should be consulted to properly draft syndicate agreements, and to insure that applicable tax and securities laws are taken into account. John Alan Cohan is a lawyer who has served the horse, livestock and farming industries since 1981. Visit www.johnalancohan.com for more information.

Body Conditioning Affects Mare Reproduction By Kentucky Equine Research Staff

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Body condition of mares can affect reproductive efficiency. For optimal efficiency, mares should be maintained at a body condition score of at least 5 but preferably 5.5 or 6. According to Henneke's nine-point body condition scale, in which 1 is emaciated and 9 is obese, a 5 represents moderate body weight. The back is level with no crease or ridge, ribs cannot be seen but can be felt, tailhead is surrounded by a layer of fat, withers are wellrounded, and neck blends smoothly into the shoulder. Research has shown that barren mares kept at a body condition score of 5 begin ovulating sooner than mares with body condition scores less than 5. These mares also require fewer estrus cycles to achieve pregnancy and, generally, have higher conception rates. Mares that enter the breeding season thin, regardless of whether they are being fed sufficient energy to gain weight, are less reproductively efficient than those in moderate body condition. On the opposite end of the weight spectrum, moderately fat or obese mares were just as reproductively efficient as their averagesized peers. Interestingly, some overweight open mares, maintained at body condition scores between 6.5 and 8, continue to cycle throughout the winter months, usually a period of ovarian inactivity. Mare owners should take note that obesity can take its toll in other facets of broodmare management. Mares retired to the broodmare band for chronic unsoundness might fare better when they are kept in slimmer condition, especially during the last months of pregnancy when the burden of the fetus is greatest. Obesity-related metabolic problems plague broodmares as often as they affect other horses, so weight management is important to the health of mares. Group-feeding situations sometimes preclude timid mares from getting their fair share from the feed bunk. Observation of the herd will reveal if there is peace or upheaval among your mares during feedings. If you notice one or more mares are determined bullies, it might be best to separate the less-aggressive mares from the others. This will ensure thin mares are getting sufficient feed to increase body condition. If a thin mare does not gain weight, despite being fed apart from her herdmates, you might look into other causes such as parasitism, dental problems or pain issues. An experienced equine nutritionist and your veterinarian should be consulted if a thin mare fails to gain weight. Reprinted with permission of Kentucky Equine Research; visit www.Equinews.com for more nutrition and health information. Editor’s Note: Thank you to Erin Ryder Hsu for obtaining the Kentucky Equine Research material. Issue 1 | 2012

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In Good Company PHOTOS COURTESY OF IANA GONZALEZ

Jade Armendariz, a 12-year-old youth rider from Sage, Calif., received a rare invitation to participate as one of the exhibition riders in the 2011 Adequan®/USDF National Convention and Symposium, held in late-2011 in San Diego. Jade and Farol, a 7-year-old P.R.E. stallion owned by Rancho Armendariz, performed a lunge line demonstration led by USDF trainer and FEI competitor Susan Hoffman Peacock. The Symposium, which showcased the demonstration rides, was a star-studded equestrian event. Riders included Jan Ebeling, Leslie Morse, Steffen Peters and Sabine Schut-Kery. “There was literally an audible gasp from the crowd when it was announced that Farol was a Jade Armendariz, Susan Hoffman Peacock and Farol are introducted to the USDF stallion, and Jade was only 12 years old,” says Jade’s Symposium audience. trainer, Iana Gonzalez. By all accounts, the demonstration went off without a hitch, and both Jade and Farol gained many admiring fans in the process.“Jeremy Steinberg, head coach for the USDF Young Riders Program, congratulated us on both the horse and rider,” Gonzalez says. Awesome job, Jade! What a fantastic start to lead our youth riders into 2012. ◗ AM

Jade demonstrates a proper balanced seat position.

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New Year’s Day Ranch Roping Competition PHOTOS COURTESY OF JANEL CRANDEL

Amy Star, 41, of Tucson, Ariz., rang in the New Year by participating in the Southwest Ranch Roping Association competition with her 13-year-old Half-Andalusian mare, Reina Amberina. Amy and Reina have been participating in ranch roping for the last six years. Amy reports that Reina was an especially good sport for this particular event, since she’d just weaned a foal the week before, and went right back to work like she’d never been on broodmare sabbatical. Ranch roping is a judged discipline, whereby the competitors earn points for types of loops thrown, horsemanship, stock handling skills and teamwork. Amy and Reina were on the teams that won both first place and third place in the 3Man Team Doctoring event. This event requires the team to hold the herd of cattle in the rodear, while one team member singles out and ropes a specific cow over the head or horns, a second team member ropes the hind legs, and a third team member must tail down to the cow and transfer the ropes to double fronts and hinds for safe doctoring. All team members must be capable of any of the jobs. Amy says she enjoys the challenge of ranch roping, because it requires a well-trained horse and great team work. The challenge of working cattle in this traditional manner is exciting and can become quite fast and dangerous. Amy has been using Andalusians and HalfAndalusians for ranch roping and working disciplines for about 10 years. She prefers them for the work, because they are so athletic and willing, and able to shut down and work quietly with the drop of the reins. ◗ AM Above: Brian Baldwin (L) and Amy Star (R) with Reina. Left: Team Members (L-R) Janel Crandel, Mike Morgan, Amy Star

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And the Award Goes to… CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE 2011 ANDALUSIAN/LUSITANO USEF AWARD WINNERS

2011 Equestrian of Honor – Norman K. Dunn Trophy Steven Stiller – Elkhorn, Wis.

Pegasus Medal of Honor Nancy Nathanson – Santa Ynez, Calif.

Grand Champion Andalusian/Lusitano – The Gandor Trophy Xiomaro BR, Owner – Tiana Ng

Grand Champion Half-Andalusian/Lusitano – The Urco Trophy Orlando SG, Owner – Gareth Selwood

Andalusian/Lusitano Amateur English Pleasure Champion – Farandola MC/Francine Dismukes, Luling, Texas Reserve Champion – Joyante H/Francine Dismukes, Luling, Texas 3 – Kripton-Seni II/Nancy Latta, Burbank, Calif. 4 – Criollo I/Diana Hunt, Aiken, S.C. 5 – Zinnia BA/Hubert Paul Bricco, Wadsworth, Ill. 6 – Cedeno EE/Kathryn Bennett, Plano, Texas 30

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Andalusian/Lusitano Amateur Western Pleasure Champion – Joyante H/Francine Dismukes, Luling Texas Reserve Champion – Kripton-Seni II/Nancy Latta, Burbank, Calif. 3 – Farandola MC/Francine Dismukes, Luling, Texas 4 – Hombre Arana/Rosalie Wenckoski, Bellaire, Ohio Criollo I/Diana Hunt, Aiken, S.C. 6 – Robusto AF/Nancy Latta, Burbank, Calif.

Andalusian/Lusitano Driving Champion – Joyante H/Francine Dismukes, Luling, Texas Reserve Champion – Ladino GF/Celia Stenfors-Dacre, Riverton, Wyo. 3 – Soleil TA/Nadine E. Tilley, Los Angeles, Calif. 4 – Sosegada III/Carol Arledge, Christoval, Texas 5 – Movado/Garrison Ranch, Thousand Oaks, Calif. 6 – Gema Mor/Cindy Woodhead, Aurora, Colo. Orgulloso XLIX/Nancy Latta, Burbank, Calif.

Andalusian/Lusitano Halter Horse Champion – Selwood Park Spartacus/ Gareth A. Selwood, Youngstown, N.Y. Reserve Champion – Xiomaro BR/ Tiana Ng, West Chicago, Ill. 3 – Branca Leao HM/Judy G. Yancey, Ocala, Fla. 4 – Joyante H/Francine Dismukes, Luling, Texas 5 – Fantasia Del C/Sarah Shechner, Canoga Park, Calif. 6 – Icaro XXIV/Martha Lott, Gainesville, Fla.

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Andalusian/Lusitano Junior Exhibitor Champion – Amuleto/Isabela Grigorian, Glendale, Calif. Reserve Champion – Disparo/Royal Horse Farms, Lake City, Fla. Jajan LGD/Mrs. Twila Godinez, Bastrop, Texas 4 – Invicto MC/Christopher Watt, Gansevoort, N.Y. 5 – Leda MC/Lori Ann Glazier, McConnellsburg, Pa. 6 – Bellatrix Rea/Lexi Odell, Alvarado, Texas

Andalusian/Lusitano Junior Horse English Pleasure Champion – Kendo MC/Rebecca Algar, Gainesville, Texas Reserve Champion – Cereja/Nadine E. Tilley, Los Angeles, Calif. 3 – Preciosa Oro/Walter W. Henslee, McDade, Texas 4 – Robusto AF/Nancy Latta, Burbank, Calif. 5 – Mazuelo MSM/Carla Shown, La Center, Wash. 6 – Gradin/Erika Demartini, Somis, Calif.

Andalusian/Lusitano Junior Horse Western Pleasure Champion – Tio Pepe TA/Nadine E. Tilley, Los Angeles, Calif. Reserve Champion – Robusto AF/Nancy Latta, Burbank, Calif. 3 – Rocco GR/Garrison Ranch, Thousand Oaks, Calif. 4 – Farandola MC/Francine Dismukes, Luling, Texas 5 – Joyanthe H/Francine Dismukes, Luling, Texas 6 – Mazuelo MSM/Carla Shown, La Center, Wash. Lupita Mia/Terah Browning DVM, Bradenton, Fla.

Andalusian/Lusitano Open English Pleasure Champion – Kripton-Seni II/Nancy Latta, Burbank, Calif. Reserve Champion – Lativo GF/Celia Stenfors-Dacre, Riverton, Wyo. 3 – Calais TA/Nadine E. Tilley, Los Angeles, Calif. 4 – Zinnia BA/Hubert Paul Bricco, Wadsworth, Ill. 5 – Farandola MC/Francine Dismukes, Luling, Texas 6 – Sincerrey Santiago/Rose Watt, Cochranton, Pa.

Andalusian/Lusitano Open Western Pleasure Champion – Joyante H/Francine Dismukes, Luling, Texas Reserve Champion – Kripton-Seni II/Nancy Latta, Burbank, Calif. 3 – Dylan Casimoro/Kristin Dennison, El Paso, Texas 4 – Farandola MC/Francine Dismukes, Luling, Texas 5 – Xar Pei VO/Nadine E. Tilley, Los Angeles, Calif. 6 – Rocco GR/Garrison Ranch, Thousand Oaks, Calif.

Andalusian/Lusitano Specialty Champion – Xiomaro BR/Tiana Ng, West Chicago, Ill. Reserve Champion – Saltador Oro I/Walter W. Henslee, McDade, Texas 3 – Farandola MC/Francine Dismukes, Luling, Texas 4 – Kripton-Seni II/Nancy Latta, Burbank, Calif. 5 – Dylan Casimoro/Kristin Dennison, El Paso, Texas Hombre Arana/Rosalie Wenckoski, Bellaire, Ohio

Half-Andalusian/Lusitano Amateur English Pleasure Champion – Don Ciro Alejandro/Therese Branson, Sheridan, Texas Reserve Champion – Orlando SG/Gareth A. Selwood, Youngstown, N.Y. 3 – Kreatiw Jewel/Shana West, Whitewater, Wis. 4 – Fuego Amor/Monica Stock, Glendale, Calif. 5 – Zima/Hubert Paul Bricco, Wadsworth, Ill. 6 – Instantaneo Kyoko/Joyce Yamamoto, Los Angeles, Calif.

Half-Andalusian/Lusitano Amateur Western Pleasure Champion – Don Ciro Alejandro/Theresa Branson, Sheridan, Texas Reserve Champion – Orlando SG/Gareth A. Selwood, Youngstown, N.Y.

Half-Andalusian/Lusitano Driving Champion – Orlando SG/Gareth A. Selwood, Youngstown, N.Y. Reserve Champion – Zima/Hubert Paul Bricco, Wadsworth, Ill. 3 – Diva G/Karen Rock, Big Rock, Ill.

Half-Andalusian/Lusitano Halter Horse Champion – Orlando SG/Gareth A. Selwood, Youngstown, N.Y. Reserve Champion – Rihanna LHR/Sharon Lee, Grapeland, Texas 3 – Nothing Toulouse/Cynthia AJ Roberts, Round Hill, Va. 4 – Peaches N Cream/Judy G. Yancey, Ocala, Fla. 5 – Selwood Park Deneuve/Gareth A. Selwood, Youngstown, N.Y. 6 – Sonrisa TLM/Elizabeth Morosani, Candler, N.C.

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Half-Andalusian/Lusitano Junior Exhibitor Champion – Orlando SG/Gareth A. Selwood, Youngstown, N.Y. Reserve Champion – Anya Zwaan/Xena Vimercati, Murrieta, Calif. 3 – Jubilee Banjo/Frances M. Carbonnel, Elizabeth, Colo. 4 – Avery DMF/Karen Rock, Big Rock, Ill.

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Champion – XO Hennesey TA/Nadine E. Tilley, Los Angeles, Calif.

Half-Andalusian/Lusitano Open English Pleasure Champion – Orlando SG/Gareth A. Selwood, Youngstown, N.Y. Reserve Champion – Sonrisa TLM/Elizabeth Morosani, Candler, N.C. 3 – Don Ciro Alejandro/Therese Branson, Sheridan, Texas 4 – Selwood Park Deneuve/Gareth A. Selwood, Youngstown, N.Y. 5 – Fuego Amor/Monica Stock, Glendale, Calif. 6 – Diva G/Karen Rock, Big Rock, Ill.

Half-Andalusian/Lusitano Open Western Pleasure Champion – Don Ciro Alejandro/Therese Branson, Sheridan, Texas Reserve Champion – Orlando/Gareth A. Selwood, Youngstown, N.Y. 3 – XO Hennesey TA/Nadine E. Tilley, Los Angeles, Calif. Abacus Meritage/Diane Marie Sciacca, Eugene, Ore. 5 – Pamperos Fuego Brilliante/Lisa Camp, Bend, Ore.

Half-Andalusian/Lusitano Specialty Champion – Obadi Del Dios/Doreen Atkinson, West, Texas Reserve Champion – Orlando SG/Gareth A. Selwood, Youngstown, N.Y. 3 – Nothing Toulouse/Cynthia AJ Roberts, Round Hill, Va. 4 – Diva G/Karen Rock, Big Rock, Ill. 5 – Fuego Amor/Monica Stock, Glendale, Calif. 6 – Instantaneo Kyoko/Joyce Yamamoto, Los Angeles, Calif.

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In the previous issue of Andalusian Magazine, the Bigger and Better article incorrectly reported the Reserve High Point Purebred Versatility Horse. The award was in fact won and presented at the show to Fantasia del C, owned by Sarah Shechner of California and shown by Howard Peet and Adrian Martin. Fantasia tied for high point horse in four categories and the tie was broken by competition in a fifth category. Seven horses competed in the purebred division for this award.

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