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( Sulfadiazi ne/ T rimethoprim) O ral Suspension For use in horses only. NADA 141-360 CA U T I O N Federal law (USA) restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. DESCR I P T I O N EQUISUL-SDT is a broad-spectrum antimicrobial from the potentiated sulfonamide class of chemotherapeutic agents. These two drugs block different sequential steps in the biosynthesis of nucleic acids. Sulfadiazine inhibits bacterial synthesis of dihydrofolic acid by competing with para-aminobenzoic acid. Trimethoprim blocks the production of tetrahydrofolic acid from dihydrofolic acid by reversibly inhibiting dihydrofolate reductase. The effect of the dual action is to reduce the minimum inhibitory concentration of each agent (synergism) and to convert a bacteriostatic action to a bactericidal action. Sulfadiazine is the non-proprietary name for 4-amino-N-2-pyrimidinylbenzenesulfonamide. Trimethoprim is the non-proprietary name for 5-[(3,4,5ÂŹtrimethoxyphenyl)methyl]-2,4pyrimidinediamine. F igure 1. Structure of sulfadiazi ne
CLI NI CA L P H A R MA CO LO G Y Following oral administration, EQUISUL-SDT is rapidly absorbed and widely distributed throughout body tissues. Sulfadiazine levels are usually highest in the kidney, while the tissue concentration in other tissues is only slightly lower than plasma concentrations. Concentrations of trimethoprim are usually higher in the lungs, kidney, and liver than in the blood. Sulfadiazine and trimethoprim are both eliminated SULPDULO\ E\ UHQDO H[FUHWLRQ ERWK E\ JORPHUXODU ÂżOWUDWLRQ DQG WXEXODU secretion. Urine concentrations of both sulfadiazine and trimethoprim are several-fold higher than blood concentrations.1 Sulfadiazine and trimethoprim are 20% and 35% bound to plasma protein, respectively. Administration of sulfadiazine and trimethoprim with food has no apparent effect on the absorption of sulfadiazine but the absorption of trimethoprim is decreased. Based on a study in fed horses, trimethoprim concentrations following repeat oral administration of 24 mg/kg EQUISUL-SDT to 6 horses reached peak concentration in 0.5 to 12.0 hours. The median plasma elimination half-life was 3 hours, with a range of 2.31 to 4.96 hours. Peak sulfadiazine concentrations were reached within 1.0 to 12.0 hours in the same study. The median plasma elimination half-life for sulfadiazine was approximately 7.80 hours, with a range of 6.78 to 10.39 hours. Only minor accumulation of both drugs was observed following repeat oral administration of EQUISUL-SDT and both drugs reached steady state by day 3. Sulfadiazine and trimethoprim key steady state parameters associated with administration in 6 fed horses over a period of 7 days are found in Table 2. T able 2. Median ( R ange) of sulfadiazi ne and trimethoprim pharmacok inetics parameters following repeat dosing of 24 mg/ k g bid EQ U I SU L- SDT for 7 days to six horses in fed condition Drug
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0.78 (0.60–1.14)
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Each mL of EQUISUL-SDT contains 400 mg combined active ingredients (333 mg sulfadiazine and 67 mg trimethoprim) in an aqueous suspension. I NDI CA T I O N EQUISUL-SDT is indicated for the treatment of lower respiratory tract infections in horses caused by susceptible strains of Streptococcus equi subsp. zooepidemicus. DO SA G E A ND A DMI NI ST R A T I O N Shak e well before use. Administer EQUISUL-SDT orally at the dosage of 24 mg combined active ingredients per kilogram body weight (10.9 mg/lb) twice daily for 10 days. EQUISUL-SDT can be administered by volume at 2.7 mL per 45.4 kg (2.7 mL/100 lb) body weight. CO NT R A I NDI CA T I O NS EQUISUL-SDT is contraindicated in horses with a known allergy to sulfadiazine, sulfonamide class antimicrobials, or trimethoprim. W A R NI NG Do not use in horses intended for human consumption. H U MA N W A R NI NG S Not for use in humans. F or use in animals only. K eep this and all drugs out of the reach of children. Consult a physician in the case of accidental human exposure. A ntimicrobial drugs, including sulfonamides, can cause mild to severe allergic reactions in some individuals. A void direct contact of the product with the sk in, eyes, mouth, and clothing. P ersons with a k nown sensitivity to sulfonamides or trimethoprim should avoid exposure to this product. I f DQ DOOHUJLF UHDFWLRQ RFFXUV H J VNLQ UDVK KLYHV GLI¿FXOW\ breathing, facial swelling) seek medical attention. P R ECA U T I O NS Prescribing antibacterial drugs in the absence of a proven or strongly VXVSHFWHG EDFWHULDO LQIHFWLRQ LV XQOLNHO\ WR SURYLGH EHQH¿W WR WUHDWHG animals and may increase the risk of development of drug-resistant animal pathogens. The administration of antimicrobials, including sulfadiazine and trimethoprim, to horses under conditions of stress may be associated with acute diarrhea that can be fatal. If acute diarrhea or persistent changes in fecal consistency are observed, additional doses of EQUISUL-SDT should not be administered and appropriate therapy should be initiated. The safe use of EQUISUL-SDT has not been evaluated in breeding, pregnant, or lactating horses. Potentiated sulfonamides should only EH XVHG LQ SUHJQDQW RU ODFWDWLQJ PDUHV ZKHQ WKH EHQH¿WV WR WKH mare justify the risks to the fetus. Use of potentiated sulfonamides during pregnancy has been associated with an increased risk of FRQJHQLWDO DEQRUPDOLWLHV WKDW PD\ EH UHODWHG WR IRODWH GH¿FLHQF\ In humans, sulfonamides pass through the placenta, are excreted in milk, and may cause hyperbilirubinemia-induced neurotoxicity in nursing neonates. Decreased hematopoetic activity and blood dyscrasias have been associated with the use of elevated doses and/or prolonged administration of potentiated sulfonamides. EQUISUL-SDT should be discontinued if prolonged clotting times, or decreased platelet, white blood cell or red blood cell counts are observed. Sulfonamides should be used with caution in horses with impaired hepatic function. Although rare, sulfonamide use has been associated with fulminant hepatic necrosis in humans. Neurologic abnormalities have been reported in several species following administration of potentiated sulfonamides. In horses, potentiated sulfonamides have been associated with gait alterations and behavior changes that resolved after discontinuation of the drug. The safe use of EQUISUL-SDT has not been evaluated in horses less than 1 year of age. A DV ER SE R EA CT I O NS $GYHUVH UHDFWLRQV UHSRUWHG GXULQJ D ¿HOG VWXG\ RI KRUVHV RI various breeds, ranging from 1 to 25 years of age, which had been treated with either EQUISUL-SDT (n = 182) or with a saline control (n = 88) are summarized in Table 1. At least one episode of loose stool of varying severity was observed in 69 of 182 (38%) of the EQUISUL-SDT-treated horses, and 29 of 88 (33%) saline control horses. Of those animals experiencing loose stool, 2 of 182 (1.1%) of the EQUISUL-SDT-treated horses and 0 of 88 (0%) placebo-treated KRUVHV ZHUH UHPRYHG IURP WKH VWXG\ GXH WR GLDUUKHD GH¿QHG DV at least one episode of watery stool). Both cases of diarrhea in this study were self-limiting and resolved without treatment within 5–10 days after discontinuation of EQUISUL-SDT. T able 1. Number of H orses with A dverse R eactions During the F ield Study with EQ U I SU L- SDT A dverse R eactions
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MI CR O BI O LO G Y EQUISUL-SDT is the combination of the sulfonamide sulfadiazine and trimethoprim. These two drugs block sequential steps in nucleic acids biosynthesis. Sulfadiazine inhibits bacterial synthesis of dihydrofolic acid by competing with para-aminobenzoic acid. Trimethoprim blocks the production of tetrahydrofolic acid from dihydrofolic acid by reversibly inhibiting dihydrofolate reductase. The two drugs act synergistically, reducing the minimum inhibitory concentration of each, while enhancing the bacteriostatic action of each separately to a bactericidal action when combined. EQUISUL-SDT administered as a combined sulfadiazine-trimethoprim dose of 24 mg/kg body weight twice daily for 7 days provided concentrations of sulfadiazine and trimethoprim with T>MIC90 (%T) values of 100% and 98% respectively. The minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) values for EQUISUL-SDT against indicated pathogens isolated from lower respiratory tract infections in horses enrolled in D ¹ HIIHFWLYHQHVV ¿HOG VWXG\ DUH SUHVHQWHG LQ 7DEOH $OO MICs were determined in accordance with the Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) Approved Standard M31-A3 using a broth microdilution system and 3% lysed horse blood. T able 3. T rimethoprim/ sulfadiazi ne minimum inhibitory concentration ( MI C) valuesa of isolates recovered from horses with lower respiratory infection caused by Streptococcus equi subsp. zooepidemicus treated with EQ U I SU L- SDT in the U .S. ( 2010– 2011) T reatment O utcome
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a The correlation between in vitro susceptibility data and clinical effectiveness is unknown. b The lowest MIC to encompass 50% and 90% of the most susceptible isolates, respectively. c One isolate of S. equi subsp. zooepidemicus was not tested. EF F ECT I V ENESS $ QHJDWLYH FRQWURO UDQGRPL]HG PDVNHG ÂżHOG VWXG\ HYDOXDWHG WKH effectiveness of EQUISUL-SDT administered at 24 mg/kg body weight, orally, twice daily for 10 days for the treatment of lower respiratory tract infections in horses caused by Streptococcus equi subsp. zooepidemicus. In this study, a total of 182 horses were treated with EQUISUL-SDT, and 88 horses were treated with saline. One hundred seventy-three horses (112 EQUISUL-SDT and 61 saline) were included in the statistical analysis. Therapeutic success was characterized by absence of fever and no worsening of clinical VLJQV DW 'D\ DQG 'D\ DQG VLJQLÂżFDQW FOLQLFDO LPSURYHPHQW RU resolution of clinical signs of lower respiratory tract infection by Day 17. The observed success rates are 58.9% (66/112) and 14.8% (9/61) for the EQUISUL-SDT and saline-treated groups, respectively.
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Table 4 summarizes the statistical analysis results on the overall success rate. T able 4. O verall Clinical Effectiveness R esults Equisul- SDT Least Square Means
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* P-value and estimated success rates are based on back-transformed mean estimates from the statistical analysis. A NI MA L SA F ET Y In a target animal safety study, EQUISUL-SDT was administered orally to 32 healthy adult horses at 0 (0X), 24 (1X), 72 (3X), or 120 (5X) mg/kg twice daily for 30 days. Loose stool was the most common abnormal observation. Observations of loose stool (pellets with liquid or unformed/cowpile stool) occurred more often in horses treated with EQUISUL-SDT with the incidence of loose stool increasing in a dose related manner. All incidents of loose stool were self-limiting and resolved without treatment. Horses in all EQUISUL-SDT groups demonstrated statistically VLJQL¿FDQWO\ KLJKHU PHDQ VHUXP FUHDWLQLQH FRQFHQWUDWLRQV DQG WKRVH LQ WKH ; DQG ; JURXSV GHPRQVWUDWHG VWDWLVWLFDOO\ VLJQL¿FDQWO\ higher mean serum albumin concentrations. Statistically higher mean neutrophil counts and mean serum gamma glutamyl transferase (GGT) activity were seen in the 1X and 5X groups. Individual animal creatinine, GGT, and albumin concentrations remained within the reference range. Individual animal elevations in absolute neutrophil counts ranged up to 7.09 x 103/mcL (reference range: 1.96-5.31 x 103/mcL). Based upon blood concentrations obtained during the study, it was noted that the sulfadiazine and trimethoprim plasma concentrations did not increase in proportion to dose. For sulfadiazine, a 3X and 5X dose resulted in an average exposure of 2.0X and 2.6X the concentrations observed following a 1X dose. For trimethoprim, the corresponding values were 2.5X and 3.5X as compared to the 1X dose. Furthermore, marked intersubject variability, particularly with sulfadiazine, resulted in substantial overlap of individual subject blood levels across the three dosing groups. ST O R A G E CO NDI T I O NS Store at 59°– 86° F (15°– 30° C). Brief periods up to 104° F (40° C) are permitted. Protect from freezing. H O W SU P P LI ED EQUISUL-SDT is available in the following package sizes: 135 mL 280 mL 560 mL 900 mL
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Riding is a Family Affair at Fox Creek Farm in Hollis, NH ARTICLE BY ELISABETH PROUTY-GILBRIDE; PHOTOS COURTESY OF LEIGH KETTANEH
[ABOVE] The Fox Creek family includes Sami Kettaneh; mom Leigh, who runs the business; Amira; Leigh’s mom, Nouna; husband Daniel Wohlgemuth; and older daughter, Michele. [RIGHT ABOVE] Amira accepting her Massachusetts Horsemen’s Council Days of Champions Mini Medal award aboard Nutty Buddy. [RIGHT BELOW] Fox Creek Farm is a full board facility with an extensive lesson program in Hollis, NH.
FOR SOME, RIDING IS A VERY PERSONAL sport. But for Fox Creek Farm in Hollis, NH, it is a very family oriented sport, starting with Leigh Kettaneh, who owns and runs the business. After working in a non-horse industry overseas job, and relocating to New Hampshire, Leigh was inspired to build her dream farm alongside her family. “I missed the horses, and it was a way to be home and around my kids more,” Leigh explains. “My older daughter, Michele, who now lives abroad, rode, but we traveled a tremendous amount when I was raising her, so she was never given the opportunity to show. [Riding] has been something that I was always passionate about that you want to share with your kids.” Fast-forward to 10 years later, and Leigh’s entire family is in on the act. Her 13-year-old daughter, Amira, has an extensive riding portfolio, earning top honors at shows across the country, from local events such as the New Hampshire Hunter Jumper Association (NHHJA) and Fieldstone Show Park’s “A” rated horse 22
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shows to riding at nationally acclaimed competitions, such as USEF Pony Finals. At 10 years old, Leigh’s son, Sami, has also made a name for himself locally, doing well in the Walk-Trot division on the NHHJA circuit. Even Leigh’s husband, Daniel Wohlgemuth, of Peterborough Building, has contributed to the family business, building the breathtaking facility, which includes an indoor arena and two separate horse barns, with 24 stalls. The farm offers full-day turnout, and onsite live-on care, maintained by barn manager Carrie Jean. Riders who aspire to compete on the national level or locally will enjoy the close-knit environment at Fox Creek. They boast a very successful Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) Team, which is run in conjunction with Deanna Kravetz of Over The Oxer Equestrian in Dover, NH. Deanna trains at Fox Creek on a weekly basis, rounding out Fox Creek’s lesson program along with instructor Paula Heath. “This past year, our middle school
went to National Finals, and both [middle school and high school] teams made it to Zone Finals,” says Leigh. The farm’s riding program currently has room for students who want to take weekly lessons and also those who want to compete at local shows, IEA competitions, and “A” rated shows. Although Leigh wants all of her riders to enjoy themselves, she emphasizes the serious aspect of competition for those who want to move up to the next level, competing on the “A” circuit or nationally, something she has learned firsthand while traveling with daughter, Amira, who also trains with Patricia Griffith of Heritage Farm in Katonah, NY. “With all of the hard work and sacrifice, there’s a price you have to pay. There are days when you don’t want to ride your three or four horses. And then you miss things that maybe your friends get to do. Riding teaches you discipline and provides you with a work ethic, but the end result is well worth it.” For more information on Fox Creek Farm, visit them online at foxcreek.farm or email info@foxcreek.farm.
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Shannon Huth sent in this photo of a perfectly matched pair on their way back from a successful cross-country run.
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When Julie FitzGerald was asked by her sister, Canadian Olympic eventer Jessica Phoenix, to share her story, the journalist went above and beyond. The story of Jessica is one of dedication and perseverance. Following a nasty fall in 2015, Jessica’s road to recovery was not an easy one, but one that led her to become an even stronger rider. Julie shares the story of her sister’s recovery, both physically and mentally, in a beautifully written story about overcoming life’s curveballs. BOTTOM LINE: For those who are unfamiliar with the story of this incredible eventer, Rise is a short, heartfelt read that is completely worth it.
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The United States Equestrian Federation
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FEI World Equestrian Games BY TERISÉ COLE
» 2018 WILL BE THE FIRST TIME IN THREE YEARS THAT THE
» Beginning in 1990, 2018 marks the eighth FEI World Equestrian Games (WEG) and the second time the event will be held outside of Europe. » While eventing, dressage, show jumping, driving, endurance, and vaulting have always been a part of WEG, reining wasn’t added until 2002 and then para-dressage was added two events later. » The first WEG was held over 13 days in Stockholm, Sweden, with the Stockholm Olympic Stadium from the 1912 Olympic Games serving as the main arena. Sources: FEI History Hub - history.fei.org 28
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» 2010 held a series of WEG firsts—it was the first time the Games took place outside Europe; the first time they were held in the United States; the first time para-dressage joined the competition; the first time all the events took place at a single location, the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, KY; and the first time the Games had an official sponsor, Alltech. » The United States won their highest number of medals— nine—in 2006’s WEG in Aachen, Germany, when Beezie Madden, Amy Tryon, Tim McQuay, Aaron Ralston, and Megan Benjamin brought home individual medals as did the jumping, dressage, reining, and vaulting teams.
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Teaching Riders How to Carriage Drive Part II: Jeff Morse Explains What Riders Must Learn About Their Aids When Getting in the Carriage
Riders may need to change their perspective of using the whip when driving.
RIDERS WHO WANT TO CARRIAGE DRIVE must be prepared to learn new ways of communicating with their horse. The only physical connection that drivers have to their horse is through the reins and bit; because riders are accustomed to also using their seat and legs, this change can be disconcerting at first. But Jeff Morse, trainer at Green Meads Farm in Richmond, MA, says that in time, learning to drive can make someone a better rider. “There is a tendency to overuse the 32
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controls that you have available,” says Morse, who is also chairman of the American Driving Society’s Pleasure Driving Committee. “Riders who drive for a while become better riders because they learn how the horse can function on their own, and they become more efficient at using the tools they have available.” The primary aids in driving are the reins, the whip, and the voice. “There is a fourth aid, which is hardly mentioned, and that is the body position and control of the driver,” says Morse. For riders, relearning the use of the whip requires a change in perspective. “Many people say that the whip is the replacement of the leg,” says Morse. “It is and it isn’t. The leg is a physical force, and riders are used to putting the inside leg on to create bend. In driving, the whip can only give a cue, and is used in concert with the other aids.” Riders in many disciplines are discouraged from using their voice as an aid, but in driving, it is critical. Morse asks his students to write down exactly what their verbal cue is for a particular transition, as well as its desired effect. Then he asks them to do the same thing for a different transition. In doing this exercise, students usually realize that they are giving the same verbal cues over and over, instead of, for example, giving different
signals for upward versus downward transitions. “Riders have to spend some time on that, because they are not used to [using voice],” says Morse. “You want to make it easy for the horse to learn what you want them to do.” The driver’s body position and control while sitting in the carriage is also going to have a large effect on the horse. The driver must learn to remain sitting up, with shoulders stacked over hips, and maintain a bend in the elbow, which can then open and close. Riders understand the importance of a well fittin and balanced saddle in maintaining position; in driving, the carriage seat must be adjusted in a manner that allows the driver to maintain their own body posture. “I commonly see seats which slope backwards, even in advanced competition,” says Morse. “The brain tells you that you are falling out, so you lean forward, and then the driver stops moving with the carriage.” A revealing exercise is to practice driving with the eyes closed. “Ninety-nine times out of one hundred, the horse immediately relaxes,” says Morse. “It tells you that the driver is on the defensive and needs to practice being proactive not reactive.” When starting out, a new driver must begin to understand the meaning of selfcarriage in the horse, and how to create it. Drivers also should learn how and why the horse is able to bend their body. Morse recommends watching Muffy Seaton’s video, Bending the Driving Horse. While these concepts are also part of ridden disciplines, the differences in available aids in driving dictate that the horse must be held more accountable for maintaining their own body position. “The driver must put the horse in a balanced position and allow them to go forward,” says Morse. “Riders are often surprised to realize that a horse can stay bent on a circle all by themselves.” For a rider learning how to drive, much of what they already know about how horses function is an advantage. What they have to learn is about the minute adjustments. “Driving well is the sum of a million tweaks, which suddenly add up to a big change,” says Morse. “Usually it is a lot of the little things which make a difference.”
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Intercollegiate Riding Options Choosing a team might be harder than choosing your major!
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collegiate equestrian team can be one of the most exciting extracurricular activities for a horse lover—and there are many options. Whether you ride English or western, there is likely to be a team that appeals to you. And remember, college is a time to try out new experiences; many de find nte colle ate co et t on the perfect opportunity to learn about a new discipline.
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dressage theory. There are several online ound th the to ual fie co et n at at onal .” Is there a National Championship? Yes. The top pointed teams and top pointed individual at each level in each region at the end of the regular season qualify to advance to the at onal ha on h . Intercollegiate Eventing Program The United States Eventing Association’s (USEA) Intercollegiate Program is relatively ne . olle e o n the a an a fil ate member, and then any rider attending that college can register for a discounted collegiate membership, even if there is no formal eventing team at their school. “We were in the mid-200s for collegiate e e h la t yea th u t unde active participating colleges,” says Kate
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have only 10 minutes of coached mounted warm-up time before they must perform their assigned test. What You Need to Know: Riders are placed into one of four levels—Introductory, Lower Training, Upper Training, and First Level—based on their previous experience riding and showing. Riders earn points that count towards their individual standings in the region, as well as towards team totals. During their IDA career, many riders will “point up” to the next level from which they were originally placed. “We have recently added Dressage Seat Equitation (DSE) classes and next year will o fic ally ho t at ou at onal ha pionships,” says IDA President Ginger Henderson. “We also partner with the United States Dressage Federation to offer a quiz challenge that covers riders’ knowledge of
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Lokey, Director of Programs and Marketing for the USEA. What You Need to Know: Intercollegiate Team Challenges are currently being offered at events around the country, and participation only requires a group of college riders to sign up with the event secretary. Riders do not need to be on a formal eventing team, and teams can be of mixed levels and have three or four riders. Riders must provide their own mounts, so many ride their own or leased horses. At this time, formal teams are most prevalent in USEA Areas 2 and 3, which cover the states of the Mid-Atlantic and Deep South. Is there a National Championship? Yes. At th t e the e a e no ec fic ual fications to participate other than collegiate de u t attend a a fil ated chool. Teams can be made up of riders from the
same school or be a scramble from several different schools. The third annual Intercollegiate Eventing Championships drew nearly 90 competitors to the Virginia Horse Trials this past May. As participation in the program expands, the USEA hopes to add a second championship for teams based on the West Coast.
Teams for Hunter Seat Equitation American National Riding Commission The American National Riding Commission (ANRC) isn’t strictly an intercollegiate organization. It was founded to promote the American System of Forward Riding, based upon the teachings of Captain Vladimir Littauer. As part of their mission, ANRC sponsors educational symposia, riding clinics, and hosts separate Championships for riders in middle or high school and college.
What You Need to Know: ANRC only hosts one intercollegiate competition per year—the ANRC Intercollegiate National Championship. Participation is by invitation only and riders must provide their own mount (which can be privately or school owned). This team competition has four phases that are completed by each rider: a program ride that includes United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) equitation tests, a hunter seat equitation medal course, a derby course (over natural style u n a field and a tten te t o ding theory and stable management. There are two levels of the ANRC: the National Division competes over 3' fences, while the Novice Division competes at 2'6". Teams are made up of two or three riders per level, but schools may also send one rider as an individual. September 2018
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[LEFT] The top pointed Intercollegiate Dressage Association teams advance to nationals, where one team is named the champion. [RIGHT] The United States Eventing Association’s Intercollegiate Program Team Challenges are currently being offered at events around the country.
Is there a National Championship? Yes. It is the only intercollegiate competition offered by ANRC. Both team and individual titles are awarded. Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association The oldest and largest intercollegiate equestrian organization, the Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association (IHSA) boasts just over 400 member schools with just under 9,000 individual members; over 7,000 of them compete in hunter seat shows. It has 40 regions in eight zones, with teams from both the United States and Canada. The IHSA was founded by Robert Cacchione in 1967 to ensure that equestrian competition was accessible to college stu-
dent e a dle o financ al tatu o k ll level. Riders compete on level-appropriate horses provided by the show host, but they are not allowed any warm-up on the animal. The competition model provided by the IHSA has been copied, to some extent, by many of the other intercollegiate equestrian organizations across the disciplines. What You Need to Know: Riders are placed into a level based on their previous riding and showing experience. There are e ht cla e each th ec fic c te a to d ctate de el l ty alk ot alk Trot-Canter, Novice Flat, Novice Fences, Intermediate Flat, Intermediate Fences, Open Flat, and Open Fences. Riders accrue points as they compete; once they reach
a ec fic th e hold they ll o nt u ” to the next level and also qualify for the Regional Championships at their previous level. ea u t decla e a o nt de ” at the start of each show for each class, and only those rider’s points count towards the team total. The best seven scores of eight classes are tallied up to determine the team placings. Schools do not have to send a full team to participate in regular season competition and can usually show multiple riders at each level. Of note, starting with the 2018-19 season, riders on an IHSA roster may not also be listed on the roster for a National Collegiate Equestrian Association team.
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[LEFT] About 2,500 of Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association members compete in the western discipline. [RIGHT] The Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association boasts just over 400 member schools with just under 9,000 individual members.
Is there a National Championship? Yes. Riders may qualify as individuals or on a tea . ll nd v dual nat onal ual fie u t advance through the Regional and Zone ha on h y fin h n n the to t o places at each. Teams must be the highest o nted tea e onally and then fin h n the to t o at one . he to anked o en de n each e on ual fie to co ete at the one final n the acch one u the to th ee o en de n each one ll advance to the Nationals in this class.
e e o the a e u ect to all o ol c e nclud n tho e e a d n contact hou th the coach ec u t ent and acce tance o e n competition. It is critical that any equest an nte e ted n e n on an tea a l a e the elve th the e ol c e and ocedu e e o e they e n look n at chool . ll tudent athlete on u t e ev e ed o el l ty y the ” ay . eah o ent no ecut ve ecto o the . he e a e no e o ance c te a o co et to .” Is there a National Championship? Yes. he elect on o ttee ank the tea each eek th ou hout the ea on and al o dete ne the final eed n o
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the National Championship. The format is similar to a regular season competition, with the winning team in each match moving forward in a bracket format. The overall winner is the team that is undefeated in bracket competition. “Separate post season opportunities are available in all events, as well as for the overall team,” says Dr. Fiorentino.
Teams for Western Riders Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association
About 2,500 of IHSA’s members compete in the western disciplines. Western IHSA riders use horses provided by the show host and are not allowed any warm-up prior to entering the pen. What You Need to Know: Riders are placed into a level depending on their previous riding and showing experience. There are six levels: Beginner, Intermediate, Novice, Advanced and Open Horsemanship, and Open Reining. Riders accrue individual points as they compete, which allows them
to “point up” to the next level once they reach a certain threshold; this will also qualify them for the Regional Championships. Team totals are determined by taking the scores from the declared point riders in each class; all six classes count towards the team total, though it is not required to have a rider in each class in order for a team to compete. Is there a National Championship? Yes. To ual y nd v dual fi t u t lace n the top two at the Regional Championships and then also place in the top four at the Semi-Finals. Schools are assigned to one of th ee e final locat on a ed u on the previous team results at Nationals. The top team from each region will advance to the Semi-Finals; the top three teams at each e final advance to the at onal ha pionship. In addition, the individual rider from each region with the highest overall point total between Open Horsemanship and Open Reining will advance to compete for the AQHA Trophy for High Point Western Rider. National Collegiate Equestrian Association The NCEA also includes Western Horse-
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manship and Western Reining. What You Need to Know: See notes in the hunter seat section above regarding NCEA policies and NCAA eligibility. Riders compete in western horsemanship and reining classes; competition is in head to head format, where each rider competes on the same horse and the higher score earns a point for her team. Riders are allowed to atch nute o chool n and a five minute warm-up. Is there a National Championship? Yes. ee ec fic n the hunte eat ect on above regarding team selection and seeding. Not all schools offering NCEA opportunities compete in both hunter seat and western, but for those that do, as many as de five n each event ay co ete at a single show. National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association The National Intercollegiate Rodeo Asoc at on a ounded n and currently has 3,500 members attending d e ent chool . h o an at on based almost entirely west of the Missisve and d v ded nto e on o the ac fic oa t to the a k . What You Need to Know: NIRA offers nine d e ent event addle onc a e ack bull riding, tie-down roping, steer wres-
tl n tea o n heade and heele a el ac n eaka ay o n and oat tying. Contestants usually ride their own or a leased horse. Points are earned both individually and as a team. “Before every college rodeo, member schools designate their ‘on’ team tudent uch l ke a va ty tea ” ay Sarah Neely, Director of Public Relations and Administration for NIRA. “The students that win points with an ‘on’ team designat on ea n o nt o the e e chool.” Is there a National Championship? Yes. The College National Finals Rodeo is held each June in Casper, WY, and is televised on ESPN3 and ESPNU. “The top three students in each of the nine events compete at the College National Finals Rodeo, and the top two men’s and women’s teams, from each o ou e on ” ay a ah.
Up and Coming Opportunities Riders should always be alert for new occasions to enjoy horses during college, as fresh possibilities seem to arise each year. ne uch e a le the thlet c ue t an ea ue ounded n y intercollegiate coach Sally Batton in order to introduce a more objective way of judging what is usually a subjective sport. “You are judged against a standard rather than
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hile packing for a horse show, a few essentials always make it into a jumper’s tack trunk: an ear bonnet, a fun saddle pad, and the requisite bridle, girth, and saddle. But before shipping out, take a closer look at one of the most important pieces of equipment—the bridle. What type of noseband do you have? Do you know how it works? More importantly, do you know why it works? We talked to two grand prix show jumpers, Morgan Ward and Agatha D’Ambra, to get the low down on the what, the why, and the how of different nosebands you might see speeding around the jumper ring.
Plain Noseband In many situations, a plain noseband (also often called a plain or regular cavesson) gets the job done—and does it well. The noseband consists of a padded or unpadded strap of leather that goes around the horse’s nose. When properly fitted, it should sit about two fingers’ width below the horse’s cheekbone. The simple staple tends to be beneficial for horses who are well-schooled both on the flat and over fences. “I would use a regular noseband on a simple horse—something that doesn’t need a lot of pressure and needs to go around for, say, a kid,” says Morgan, of Milford, NJ. Agatha, of Rexford, NY, likes to start her young jumpers in a plain cavesson and build up from there, if needed. “These [nosebands] are great for horses that are easy going and don’t open their mouths, toss their head, pull hard on their riders, stick out their tongues, or any other example of e n d ficult n the outh ” he add .
Flash A flash is a small strap of leather that attaches to a traditional noseband and runs underneath the horse’s chin. In some cases, it is a permanent part of the noseband; it can also be removable. Flash straps are beneficial for horses that tend to evade the bit, try to cross their jaw, or get their tongue over the bit. Agatha uses a flash on one of her horses who likes to play with his tongue on course to keep him from opening his mouth and ignoring the connection to her hand. Proper fit is paramount with any noseband, but especially so with a flash, as the strap has the potential to restrict a horse’s airway. “If you press your fingers gently into your horse’s face right above his nostrils, you can feel the nasal cavity,” Agatha says. “Ideally a flash should rest just above the soft cartilage on your horse’s nose and should never be so tight as to inhibit their breathing.”
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Figure-Eight Noseband Watch a jumper class at any level and you’re sure to see a few figure-eight nosebands going around the ring. With crossed straps that sit above and below the bit, the figure-eight, also known as a grackle, helps keep a horse from crossing its jaw. “A figure-eight distributes pressure more evenly across the horse’s face than a traditional noseband with a flash attachment,” Agatha says. “Some people prefer this style over a flash because it sits higher than a flash, therefore not pinching or restricting the horse’s breathing through their nostrils.”
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Hackamore Good for a horse who is averse to the bit, tosses their head, or can be controlled effectively with only pressure on the nose, a hackamore is quite the hybrid—it can play the part of both bit and noseband. Taking the bit out of the mouth, the hackamore uses pressure on the nose, face, and chin to control the horse. Morgan tried a hackamore on her horse who hated bits, and saw an immediate difference. “He would just grab the bit and run, no matter what,” she says. “When I pull on [the hackamore], there’s a lot of pressure, so he really responds. Sometimes, I’ve found less is better.” Some riders will use a hackamore noseband in addition to using a bit, which is referred to as a combination bridle. There, the pressure is split between the bars of the horse’s mouth from the bit and the leverage on their nose. While often thought of as a less severe noseband, the hackamore isn’t for every horse. “These seem like the softest option to most riders because of the lack of bit, but not every horse likes that amount of pressure on their face,” Agatha says. “Additionally, some riders end up having to pull harder because they don’t have a bit [in the horse’s mouth].”
Finding the Right One So how do you know what noseband is right for your horse? As with all things horse-related, it will most likely take some trial and error, says Morgan. And just because one noseband works for one horse, doesn’t mean it will work well with another. “Some horses are very simple and can go well in one bridle for every job,” Agatha says. “Some horses figure out the bridle and learn ways to evade it so those horses benefit from switching it up now and then. Other horses are happier when they have found one that is comfortable for them.” Once you’ve found a noseband that 46
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For simple and well-schooled horses, a plain noseband will do.
works, there’s still one big consideration—how it fits. A noseband is intended to lend support, not act as a punishment to the horse. “People tend to become too reliant on tack such as nosebands to either make their horse perform better or fix a problem,” Agatha says. “No tack will ever make up for lack of training and effort—these are simply tools we have as riders. Nothing will replace soft, educated hands, and there is no better feeling than a happy and willing horse.”
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Both Morgan and Agatha find use in a rope noseband, which is ideal for a horse who tends to throw its head or root at the bridle. It consists of a piece of rope around the nose, often with an attached flash strap. “I had my grand prix horse in a figure-eight to begin with, but he was still leaning on it,” Morgan says. “When I switched to a rope noseband, he just stayed off the bridle much better.” Agatha puts a rope noseband to use on one of her jumpers that has a sensitive mouth and a tendency to throw his head on contact. “It helps to keep him nicely in the bridle without being too harsh or restrictive on his mouth, and it’s loose enough that it only affects him when he tosses his head,” she says. Another heavy hitter in the jumper ring is the kineton noseband, which is commonly used on the racetrack. A curved piece of metal hooks behind the bit, causing the noseband to only come into action when a certain amount of pressure is put on the bit. They’re ideal for hot, sensitive horses that are a bit strong, but don’t love the restrictive feeling of having their mouth “tied shut.” “It moves pressure away from the bars of the mouth and on to the nose, acting very similar to a hackamore but without that extra leverage,” Agatha says. “They look harsh because of the metal, but when used properly, they are not.”
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A look at the basics of equine insurance before jumping in. Equine insurance, for many, is often thought of as too expensive, too complicated, or just flat out unheard of. However, protecting assets is something insurance companies are built for, and when disaster strikes, they can be there to help. So why not insure your horse? Scott Lombard of Corinthian Insurance Agency and Joe Norick of Aon Private Risk Management gave information to help determine if getting equine insurance is right for you. The first question that comes to mind with insurance may be, “why do I need it?” The answer is simple, according to Joe, “The main reason to get insurance is to offset your risk and create comfort.” Scott agrees, stating that paying the yearly premium is “pennies on the dollar compared to the benefits of having coverage when expenses of a major injury or illness that could result in not only medical cost, but sometimes you lose the horse and need the funds to replace it.” Policies can always be quoted to get an idea of what the owner will need to pay each month, and in many cases, it is pretty affordable for most horse owners.
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To start, every equine insurance policy, according to Scott, “is an equine mortality policy (life insurance) with [an optional] major medical endorsement. You are able to have the mortality policy without the major medical endorsement, but you cannot get the endorsement without the
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Most common horse insurance policies cover expenses for loss, illness, or injury.
Getting hit with a heavy vet bill can be the worst when it is unexpected. Those nervous of this happening should consider horse insurance.
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With the policy being year to year, the insurance company may choose to not cover a pre-existing condition, especially if the horse has had previous coverage of that condition. For example, if a horse has surgery on his left front leg due to a fall, that left front leg may be excluded from future policies. Further endorsements can vary from colic surgery coverage to transportation coverage, with each having its own method of determining the coverage amount. These types of endorsements can come in handy for clients who own expensive sport horses and want specific types of coverage; for instance, an Olympic horse that travels around the world may want to have air travel on their policy. This happens to be the case for some of Scott’s clients, though not all. “Most [of our clients’ horses] tend to be more expensive, but not always. Some are pleasure horses that do not compete at all but are precious to their owners that appreciate the value mortality/major medical insurance provides when things go wrong.” It’s completely up to the client. We all know that for how strong horses can be, they are also very delicate creatures. Sometimes they can endure unimaginable things, and other times, they can roll the wrong way and be unable to get up. Joe recommends that if you are uneasy about getting insurance, but want to protect your horse, to “be sure you do it right and get an agreed upon value upfront.” That way the only surprise is when you will need to use your insurance, not pay for it. At the end of the day, equine insurance is not required, but in some cases is very beneficial—it’s all about finding out if that’s the case for you and your horse.
Case Study Meghan Hamilton of Sleepy Hollow Farm in Dartmouth, MA, had to do what we all fear: take advantage of her horse’s insurance. Yardley, a one-year-old Friesian filly, was found one morning lying in her stall with a fever. At the time, Yardley was insured with A & B Insurance, with her valued mortality policy and a $10,000 major medical endorsement. After a vet’s examination, it was discovered that she had a rectal impaction, which also caused a grade one rectal tear. To ensure there were no further tears in her abdominal walls or any leaks for peritonitis, Meghan had Yardley sent over to the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University. Once Yardley arrived at Tufts, a diagnosis was made and Yardley was kept for observation, Meghan was delivered an estimate, which she paid. The total bill ended up being $5,800, and 90-95% of it was reimbursed by the insurance company within two weeks. That same year, Yardley developed bone chips in her hock and was scheduled for surgery. Meghan reports that once again she had been reimbursed 90-95% within two weeks of submitting the final bill for the surgery. However, because Yardley nearly met her major medical coverage of $10,000, the insurance company considered her a very large risk and chose to no longer insure her. Meghan debated going with another company, but ultimately decided not to due to a likely higher rate, with exclusions. “I have to say, overall when I have had insurance on horses, it has been good and oddly enough, the horses who I have had insured are the ones who needed it,” Meghan says. Luckily, since then, Yardley has not needed any sort of surgery, and Meghan still continues to insure her highest valued horses.
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policy.” Equine mortality policies usually include coverage if the horse dies or is stolen. By having the mortality policy being the base, horse owners can add on endorsements for further coverage. Once you’ve decided to look into insurance, the first step is determining the value of the horse to calculate the equine mortality coverage. This is done by filling out a Value Substantiation Support Form, which gives the insurance company an idea of the horse’s value through show records and training forms, which they can compare to horses of similar age, breed, and discipline. Once an amount for the equine mortality is calculated, a percentage of that, like with all insurance, is calculated to present a rate. The rate percentage calculates the premium, which is the amount that the horse owner will be responsible for paying the insurance company each year. It is important to keep in mind that an insurance company can give you a quote, but this amount can change with renewal each year, and that is where shopping for an insurance company comes in. Each company will have their own rates and plans, so be sure to shop around to find a good fit.
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lifestyle HITS-on-the-Hudson showcases their Saugerties Show Series each year.
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Showtime in Saugerties Saugerties, NY BY KELLEY ROCHE
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Home of many major horse events in the Northeast, HITS-on-the-Hudson is one of the four U.S. locations that brand the HITS name, and equestrians can visit the gorgeous facility in Saugerties, NY, throughout the show season. The HITS Saugerties Show Series, usually held from May through September, includes events such as a United States Hunter Jumper Association International Hunter Derby, the United States Equestrian Federation Junior Hunter National Championship, and the HITSon-the-Hudson Championships. Non-HITS events are also held here, such as Centerline Events’ dressage shows, Dressage4Kids, and the New England Dressage Association CDI-W
Region 8 Championships, which will be held September 20-23 this year. Being just an hour north of New York City, vacationers can easily enjoy a trip into the city, however there is plenty to do in and around Saugerties. For family fun, you can take the kids to the Zoom Flume Water Park, which is especially enjoyable if you go during the hot late summer months—the Typhoon Twister is a must for any thrill seekers! If you decide to stay in Saugerties, it’s only a 40-minute drive north to the park. When the weather isn’t so great, you can head to Puttin Plus for the arcade and a round of laser tag. The entertainment center also has outdoor activities
such as miniature golf, batting cages, water tag, and go-karts. With Saugerties located in the Northeast, it is bound to have historical aspects. The Saugerties Lighthouse should be added to your list of things to do, regardless of the season of visiting, due to the picturesque nature of the historical beacon. History—and lighthouse—lovers will be excited to know that the landmark is also a bed and breakfast, so you can spend a night inside! There are a few other options for lodging in and around Saugerties. The Nest is a great idea for those going to New York to escape city life. hey ha e fi e uesthouses o erlooking the exquisite scenery the town has to offer, and each will be sure to meet high standards, as they all are clean and cozy— the perfect combination for a relaxing stay. Another option, which is ideal for those going specifically to au erties is the iamond ill Hotel. This luxurious hotel is a cross between historic and contemporary that comes across as welcoming and elegant. Though a bit on the pricier side, staying at this hotel is completely worth it. There is also a tavern right in the hotel, which means you have one less place you’ll need to drive to if you are without a car. The Tavern showcases local artisan and farmer products, mostly serving Italian and American meals. Mexican food fans can rejoice on this trip, as one of the best places around is Diego’s Taqueria. Everything here tastes amazing, but we highly recommend the rice bowl and their margaritas. If you’re looking for a bit of a romantic evening, try out Land and Sea Grill. For over 18 years, this restaurant has been ser in some of the finest dishes from house made raviolis to their beef stroganoff, something can be found for every palate. There is also, of course, Slice of Saugerties, where if you need a pi a fi this will take care of the craving and then some. The brocoli, rabe, and sausage pizza headlines their pies for a reason! After a trip from the Slice, pizza may never be the same. Whether you’re going for a weekend or competing for a week at HITS, Saugerties has enough to keep a rider and their family entertained and relaxed. September 2018
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UC Master Statesman Statesman, whose sire is World Champion Morgan UC Ringmaster, is an absolute barn favorite to everyone that meets and rides him at the University of Connecticut (UConn). A 13-year-old chestnut Morgan gelding who has always been pleasantly plump, he competes in hunter seat equitation, dressage, western, and on the UConn drill team; he is an all-around super star. Everyone on the team loves Statesman, and he appreciates all of the love he gets from his riders. The team can’t say enough good things about Statesman; he is truly their perfect Pumpkin!
THE BASICS NAME: UC Master Statesman AGE: 13 BARN AFFILIATION: University of Connecticut THE FUN STUFF DOES HE HAVE ANY NICKNAMES? Pumpkin. IF YOU COULD RENAME HIM (WITHOUT THE BAD LUCK, OF COURSE) WHAT WOULD YOU CHANGE IT TO? Chicken Nugget. IF HE COULD HAVE ANY SUPER POWER, WHAT WOULD IT BE? To stop time so he could sleep more. WHAT’S HIS FAVORITE TREAT? Peppermints (but he’ll eat anything really). IF HE WERE A FAMOUS PERSON, WHO WOULD HE BE? Guy Fieri. WHAT IS HIS BEST QUALITY? He always takes the best care of his riders. DOES HE HAVE ANY FUNNY QUIRKS? He walks too slow to keep up with the humans walking next to him. WHO IS HIS BEST FRIEND (PERSON OR HORSE)? UC Braveheart. DOES HE HAVE ANY LUCKY CHARMS? His special white stripe across his nose. WHAT’S THE MOST INTERESTING FACT ABOUT HIM? He is a secret Houdini. He used to be able to slip out of his halter whenever he wanted to. WHAT’S HIS GUILTY PLEASURE? Grass. WHAT’S THE FIRST THING HE DOES WHEN HE GETS BACK TO HIS STALL? He lies down.
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Inaugural East Coast Women’s Polo Championships Wrap Up with Women’s International Polo Network and Heiades International on Top HOSTED BY NEWPORT POLO IN NEWPORT COUNTY, RI, AND MYOPIA Polo Club of South Hamilton, MA, from June 27-July 1, the inaugural East Coast Open Women’s Polo Championship and East Coast Handicap Women’s Polo Championship tournaments drew nine teams with top level players and horses for highly competitive polo. Sanctioned by the United States Polo Association, the tournaments are also Women’s Championship Tournament ualifiers for the unny ale e acy Finals in ellin ton F . Out of four contenders in the Open bracket, the 18-goal Women’s International Polo Network team made a winning debut with Cindy Halle, Dawn Jones, Alyson Poor, and Anna Winslow receiving the Sunny Hale Memorial rophy with a win o er second placed oston alon. Fi e teams competed in the Handicap bracket, with 12-goal Heiades International’s Minnie Keating, Hannah Stowe, Lizzie Girard, and Izzy Parsons overtaking second placed alon Farm for the nne utchinson erpetual rophy.
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Joshua Knight Crowned Champion At the 2018 Extreme Mustang Makeover ON JUNE 21, ADULT AND YOUTH COMPETITORS TRAVELED TO THE Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, KY, for the chance to win the championship title at the Extreme Mustang Makeover. With approximately 100 days, trainers and mustangs worked on bonding, gentling, and developing natural horsemanship methods to showcase their mustangs’ abilities. The mustangs that competed in the Extreme Mustang Makeover for adults were wild mares and geldings four to seven years old that had been living in Bureau of Land Management off-range corrals. Youth trainers worked with yearling mustangs for the competition. Although this was his first mustang competition, Joshua Knight proved that he had what it takes to work with and train a mustang as he and Bindi took home the 2018 Extreme Mustang Makeover hampionship the Fan Fa orite award and the ookie award. he duo consistently stayed in the top of the competition throughout the e ent makin their way into the op Freestyle Finals.
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Victoria Walz and Reedann’s Heir to Glory SIXTEEN OF THE COUNTRY’S TOP ADULT SADDLE seat equitation riders competed for the title of 2018 United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) Saddle Seat Adult Amateur Medal Final Champion at the Lexington Junior League Charity Horse Show on Wednesday, July 11. Amongst a competitive field, Victoria Walz of Rancho Santa Fe, CA, riding Reedann’s Heir to Glory, her 14-year-old Saddlebred gelding, stood apart to win the Final. Judges Besty Boone from Concord, NC; Karen Homer Brown of Georgetown, KY; and Dwayne Knowles from Kutztown, PA, unanimously selected Walz as the 2018 Champion and gold medalist. The talented group of riders performed on the rail and completed an individual pattern created by the judging panel. Walz expertly executed the pattern, demonstrating her horsemanship and skill in a smooth, flowing test. The previous week, Walz rode for the U.S. team in the prestigious Saddle Seat World Cup, where she helped the U.S. win gold in the three-gaited division. The reserve champion and silver medalist in the Final was Hannah McBain from Plymouth, MI, riding Mem Attache, Loek Neimeth’s 14-year-old Morgan gelding. The bronze medal was presented to Ashley Brandies of Hortense, GA, riding CH He’s A Royal Pepper, Christy Parker’s 17-year-old Saddlebred gelding. Fourth place was taken by Brett Self from Charleston, WV, on Simply Heaven; Katie Moeller of Columbia, MO, on Nightingale Princess followed Self for fifth place; sixth was taken by Kate Ramsower of Alamo, CA, on Kristen Nicole; Caroline Skinner of Omaha, NE, came in seventh on Captain Sparrow JJS; Malika Keglowitsch of Edmonton, Alberta, took home eighth on Undercover Agent; ninth was won by Morgan Wolin from Chicago, IL, on A Sweet Inspiration; and tenth was taken home by Bailie Deer of Charleston, WV, on Soquilli’s Sir Galahad. In 2001, the tradition of the USEF equitation medal program was extended to the adult amateur exhibitor with the USEF Saddle Seat Adult Amateur Medal Final. Since its inception, the USEF Saddle Seat Adult Amateur Medal Final has been held during the Lexington Junior League Charity Horse Show, at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, KY.
Victoria Walz and Reedann’s Heir to Glory stood apart to win the champion title.
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[LEFT] The ribbon cutting of the newly renovated East Trail site in Mendon, MA, with Bill Fredericks, Becky Kalagher, Representative Murray, and Mark Reil. [RIGHT] Bay State Trail Riders Association members enjoying the Poker Ride held on July 8.
Bay State Trail Riders Association Enjoys Newly Renovated Trails SUBMITTED BY ANNAMARIA PAUL; PHOTOS COURTESY OF BECKY KALAGHER
ON JULY 8, THE BAY STATE TRAIL Riders Association (BSTRA) held a Poker Run at the Inman Hill Wildlife Conservation Area in Mendon, MA. Sponsored by WHP Trucking & Excavating of Douglas, the ride utilized newly renovated trails made possible through a Recreational Trails Program (RTP) grant. The town of Mendon actively supports open space properties that residents and visitors can enjoy. BSTRA got involved with Mendon trails in 2006 and has worked with the town and other organizations to make improvements through trail workdays and the RTP grant. Monies from RTP grants come from the federal level funneled through the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Massachusetts Division in cooperation with the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR). The program provides
funding for construction and maintenance of trails though municipalities, government agencies, and non-profits, like BSTRA. Grant applications are reviewed by the Massachusetts Recreational Trails Advisory Board (MARTAB), and a 20% match is required, further leveraging grant monies. Their recommendations are passed “up the chain” to the governor’s office and others for approval. MARTAB’s summer meeting included a site visit to a RTP project, and on June 12, they visited the East Trail site in Mendon. A ribbon cutting ceremony was held to celebrate completion of the work. Representation from the Massachusetts House of Representatives and Senate presented an official citation recognizing the work. Attendees included individuals from DCR, MARTAB, Mendon officials, FHWA, and BSTRA members. The July 8 Poker Run enabled partici-
pants to enjoy some of the completed work while collecting cards along the trail. The winning group in the Senior division was Becky Kalagher and Cori Oehly in the Adult division. There was some excitement and a rescue while marking the trails for the event. Becky Kalagher recalled that Karen Parlin was in front of her and Kathy Rich was in the back while they were setting up for the Poker Ride. They had just finished putting up a marker when Shaylee, Becky’s horse, scooted as if someone was too close behind her because Copper, Kathy’s horse, had come close. Becky turned to see what was going on and saw a fawn running full speed with its mouth wide open. If Copper hadn’t moved, she believes the deer would have gone under him. From the corner of their eyes, the riders caught movement to the side and saw a coyote that had been chasing the fawn. The riders hung around a while to give the fawn a chance and hopefully keep the coyote from the chase, but they did not see him again. You never know what you will find on the trails! For more information about BSTRA’s trail projects and calendar of events, visit bstra.org. See you on the trails!
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Connecticut Trail Rides Association Takes Advantage of Summer Weather SUBMITTED BY PATTI CROWTHER
THE SUMMER OF 2018 HAS BEEN A great riding season for the Connecticut Trail Rides Association (CTRA). We have had cool days, hot days, and many of us experienced tornado days! Kowboy Ken’s
farm took a big hit from a tornado that passed through Southbury, Oxford, and Naugatuck. His horse paddocks were littered with fallen trees, but thankfully his home, barn, and animals are fine.
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weekend, along with another horse group that had some CTRA members. She made the ride so enjoyable that she got some new members to join. The weather was sunny and the ride went well. Also in June, Treasurer Ruth Strontzer hosted a Wednesday bonus ride from Cockaponset Forest in Chester, CT. The riders enjoyed cooling their horses off in the Connecticut River. Ruth hosted another bonus ride on Wednesday, July 11 for those who can’t make the Sunday rides. The weather was wonderfully sunny and the waterfalls were beautiful at Wadsworth Falls State Park. Danniel Rowland hosted a great potluck dinner in the pavilion the weekend before the Fourth of July. She decorated the pavilion with red, white, and blue décor; hot coffee; cold drinks; and plenty of great company of fellow campers. On Sunday morning, President Lynn Gogolya, Treasurer Ruth Strontzer, and Area Vice Presidents Stacey Lee Dionne and Peggy Robinson cooked a wonderful breakfast.
Every item you could think of was served, including French toast! The Poker Ride was postponed to the following Sunday due to the heat. The Poker Ride started with another breakfast cooked and served by the same group. Members then rode through Mohawk Trail State Forest and returned to see who held the winning poker hand. Donna Santos and Mark Burns had the first and second place hands. There is some news around camp. Gigi Ouellette added a new member to her family, an eight-year-old Bureau of Land Management Mustang, King. She is shining him up and will be up to the camp soon with her new horse. President Lynn Gogolya also added to her family; she purchased a four-yearold gaited gelding from Ohio. CTRA wishes them both happy trails ahead. Lou Casabona visited from Tennessee; he spent a few weeks at camp catching up with old friends and family. Jim and Ann Dominick were surely missed during the Fourth of July week, as Ann had to have knee replacement surgery. Rick and Elsie Anderson also visited
camp over the Fourth of July week. They purchased a new three-horse trailer to travel with their horses. The first stall can hold up to 16 bales of hay! Olga Agostini looks wonderful; she has retired and has spent the winter in Florida. Larry Adkins has also been enjoying our beautiful camp; his grandchildren visit him there often. Bud Dore has been busy breeding some gaited horses. The last we heard he has about five foals on the ground! Labor Day weekend at Camp Boardman is a lot holding weekend. Saturday evening at 7:00 p.m. in the pavilion will be a General Membership meeting for the club. Sunday morning there will be a breakfast hosted by Area Vice President Debbie Sommers and our beloved Kowboy Ken. September 30 is the annual Boardman Memorial Ride at the camp. Area Vice President Peggy Robinson will host the ride. That weekend is the last lot holding one for 2018; we hope to see you there! [LEFT] Treasurer Ruth Strontzer at Wadsworth Falls. [RIGHT] Rain Cholcholka, Ed Levin, and Cathy Clouse at Wadsworth Falls.
Interscholastic Equestrian Association SUMMITED BY KIMBER WHANGER
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season. These winners were then invited to submit an application for the National Sportsmanship Award. The student riders submitted a resume, composed a 250-word essay explaining how horses or equestrian competition have influenced their lives, and three letters of recommendation. “My participation in IEA the last five years has provided me with experiences that reach far beyond riding and competing: developing an even deeper appreciation for horses, teamwork, sportsmanship, and the value of embracing any experience, as well as learning a lot
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about myself and the things I value,” said Barden, “As a graduating high school senior, it is certainly bittersweet that my IEA career is concluding, but I look forward to taking these amazing lessons I’ve learned and applying them as I begin my college career.” Barden is a rider on the Front Range Equestrian Team of Golden, CO, coached by Shaun Clark and Tracye Ferguson, and received a $500 scholarship from the IEA, a lifetime membership to the IEA, and a nomination by the IEA to affiliates’ sportsmanship award programs. The IHSA awarded Barden a keeper trophy and her name engraved on a perpetual Sportsmanship Award trophy. An Honor Society graduate of Legend High School, Barden will attend Colorado State University this fall. In addition to riding with IEA for the past five years, she also served as the IEA Zone 8 Youth Board Representative during the 2017-2018 season. Outside of the IEA, Barden shows her own horse, Schatzi, in hunter/jumper equitation classes and is a member of
the United States Equestrian Federation, United States Hunter Jumper Association, Colorado Hunter Jumper Association, and the American Kennel Club. “Good sportsmanship is a tenet in the IEA and this award is held to high regard. Choosing the National Sportsman from the pool of amazing candidates is always a difficult decision. Olivia is a proven leader, outstanding equestrian, and her sportsmanship and dedication to IEA is something to be envied,” commented Roxane Durant, IEA Executive Director. “Throughout the history of IHSA,” said founder and IHSA Executive Director, Robert E. ‘Bob’ Cacchione, “I have always been impressed by the caliber of sportsmanship and teamwork exhibited by our student athletes, who strive to succeed in the arena as well as the classroom. Our partnership with IEA is rooted in our shared values and a commitment to recognize athletic excellence, integrity and service.” Nearly 750 IEA riders were eligible for the National Sportsmanship Award. Among the 135 finalist applicants, the top eight winners were Olivia Barden of Zone 8, Lily Andersson of Zone 10, Erin
O’Callahan of Zone 1, Maggie Klau of Zone 8, Shaney Enck of Zone 11, Devin Adams of Zone 11, Emme Warren of Zone 3, and Alexandra Davis of Zone 5.
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MYOPIA HUNT CLUB HAS A FULL calendar of events planned for the Fall 2018 season. For those who have never taken part, the pleasure and excitement of a foxhunt may be hard to understand. A chance to get out into the country, ride a horse, and watch hounds work is a thrill that few can resist once they have tried it. Foxhunting is primarily a non-competitive participant sport with horses making it possible for riders to witness the work of the hounds. Myopia employs professional Huntsman Phillip Headon who is normally assisted by two whippersins, all who follow the hounds. Sociability plays a definite part in the sport and riders may often be found chatting with each other, although silence is required when hounds are drawing (trying to find a scent),
running, or working. Myopia’s cubbing begins on Thursday, September 8 and ends on Thursday, September 22. The cubbing season is the period when horses and hounds are conditioned and trained for the formal season. Cubbing allows for less formal attire called “ratcatcher,” which normally refers to a dark sport coat or hacking jacket with a shirt and tie. The Opening Meet is scheduled for Saturday, September 24 at 1:30 p.m. at 55 Waldingfield Road in Ipswich, MA. The Opening Meet, which is designated for only full “subscribing” members of the hunt, provides a great opportunity for the viewing public and those interested in foxhunting to see the horses and riders. Riders will be turned out in formal attire for the first time in the 2018 season and their
horses will follow suit with proper braiding. There is always a palpable excitement in the air as the horses, hounds, and riders head into the countryside for the first formal meet of the season. Continuing its commitment to a strong junior program, the Junior Opening Meet is scheduled for Friday, September 30 at 4:00 p.m. at the Myopia Schooling Field. The Junior Halloween Hunt, with costumes encouraged for horses and riders alike, is scheduled for October 28 at 4:00 p.m. We encourage and appreciate correct attire, however, we realize not all juniors own all of the articles required for adults. To that end, a neat and safe turnout with heeled boots and a safety helmet is all that is required. With so many opportunities to participate, watch, and volunteer, we invite you to join us in our mission to preserve the future through the traditions of the past. For more information on the Myopia Hunt Club, including detailed scheduling information, please visit myopiahunt.org. September 2018
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SEPTEMBER IS WHEN THE Norfolk Hunt Club really gets back in gear after enjoying all aspects of summer. During September, we have some rather special hunts that kick off the start of our hunt season. Our first hunt of the season is out of Adams Farm in Walpole, MA. The start of this hunt has great visibility for spectators and those looking to learn more about the workings of a foxhunt. Following the hunt at Adams Farm is a hunt that leaves from the Norfolk Hunt Club kennels in Dover, MA. Those who wish to see this hunt will have the opportunity to do so from the Steeplechase Course, which is in Medfield. Lastly, we are forever thankful for Charlescote Farm and their continued generosity for hosting our annual opening meet. The opening meet is a rather special hunt because it is the first formal hunt of the fall season. The hunt starts with a bagpipe sounding off the morning, leading 76
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the field of riders, staff, and hounds to the start of the hunt. Following the bagpipe serenade is a blessing of the animals from a minister. The last two years, we have been fortunate enough to have Phil Bauman perform this blessing, which is extra special as Phil is a member of the Norfolk Hunt Club and a rider himself. Following the hunt is a delicious breakfast provided by Zaftigs Delicatessen for all members and riders. October brings some exciting hunts and our annual Westport Hunter Pace. The month begins with a joint meet with Old North Bridge at Tufts in Grafton, MA. Immediately after that we have our annual hunt out of Twin Fields in Dover, MA, on Columbus Day. This hunt tours spectacular pieces of country and beautiful landscapes. We extend our thanks to the Vinios family for welcoming us back to their property. The following week is another joint meet at Barney’s Joy
with our northern neighbors, Myopia Hunt Club, in South Dartmouth, MA. If you have read our monthly articles in the Equine Journal or follow us from horseback, it is surely evident that we like to host events. Whether it’s our foxhunts, the Norfolk Hunt Horse Show, or something as casual as our annual hunter paces, we try to have something to offer everyone. These events require meticulous planning, lots of prayers to Mother Nature for perfect weather, and a very heavy volunteer effort. Volunteers are what help shape Norfolk to be its best. Without them, many of these events would not be nearly as successful and smoothly run as they are. If you would like to hear more about current volunteer opportunities, please reach out to one of our Masters. For more information about the Norfolk Hunt Club and what we do, please visit norfolkhunt.com or check us out on Facebook.
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[LEFT] Our thoughts are with Andy Kocher on the loss of Navalo De Poheton. [ABOVE] Mattie Hatcher was selected to represent the U.S. at the Summer Youth Olympic Games Buenos Aires 2018.
CONDOLENCES Our thoughts are with Andy Kocher and all of Navalo De Poheton’s connections after the loss of the gelding at the Hickstead Derby in Hickstead, England. Kocher rode the 17-year-old Selle Francais in the 2018 FEI World Cup Final in aris finshin in the top .
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EAP ATHLETES Sixteen athletes attended the Regional Training Session led by clinicians Karen Healey and Nanci Snyder at Mount Holyoke College Equestrian Center in South Hadley, MA, as part of the Lindsay Maxwell Charitable Fund/United States Hunter Jumper Association Emerging Athletes Program (EAP). Congratulations to Jamie Besaw of Colchester, CT; Maura Cherny of Cazenovia, NY; Kit Cunningham of Thermal, CA; Katharine Dade of Gilmanton Iron Works, NH; Emmie Esplin of Diana, NY;
Bridget Finnerty of Baltimore, MD; Frances McGivern of Essex, CT; Hanna Morris of Issaquah, WA; Chloe Murt of Calvert City, KY; Caroline Palmer of Pittsfield adeline ideout of Poughkeepsie, NY; Ada Rohan of Montpelier, VT; Leah Samouhos of Pittstown, NJ; Brynley Smith of South Otselic, NY; Casey Van Nostrand of Schenectady, NY; and Lauren Woznica of East Berlin, CT.
AMAZING ADELL Fresh from competing at the Skidmore College Saratoga Horse Shows, Savonna Adell of Little Brook Farms in Wellington, FL, continued her winning performances at the Lake Placid Horse Shows in New York where she piloted Blackout and Laugh Out Loud to impressive results in the Medium Pony Hunter division. In the same division the following week, Laugh Out Loud donned the championship
ribbon and cooler while Sportin’ Around was presented with the reserve championship prize. Adell and Spellbound earned the championship ribbon in the Large Pony Hunters to conclude a remarkable two weeks of showing.
GREAT SPORT Congratulations are in order for Erin O’Callahan of Massachusetts on earning third place for the Interscholastic Equestrian Association National Sportsmanship Award. After earning a Sportsmanship Award at a local, regional, or zone IEA show during the 2017-2018 season, where O’Callahan rode on the Four Winds Equestrian team, she was named one of finalists for the national award. YOUTH OLYMPIAN The United States Equestrian Federation announced the nomination of Mattie Hatcher
of Little Rock, AR, to represent the U.S. at the Summer Youth Olympic Games Buenos Aires 2018, to be held October 6-18, pendin final appro al from the United States Olympic Committee. Hatcher, along with one athlete from Mexico, Haiti, Honduras, and Panama, will compete on the fi e member North American show jumping team a ainst fi e teams from nations in Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, and South America.
BID ADIEU Dartmouth College of Hanover, NH, announced that hunt seat equestrian team head coach Sally Batton will retire following the 2018-2019 season. Batton will have been the team’s head coach for 29 seasons, has led the team to fi e y titles and has sent numerous Dartmouth riders to the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association National Championships.
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[LEFT] Kevin Babington rode Mark Q to victory in the $75,000 Prevost Richard M. Feldman Grand Prix. [RIGHT] Laura Chapot and Thornhill Kate won the $100,000 Great American Insurance Group Grand Prix.
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$100,000 Great American Insurance Group Grand Prix Laura Chapot rode Thornhill Kate to victory in the $100,000 Great American Insurance Group Grand Prix at the I Love New York Horse Show. Seven of 36 entries reached the jump-off by riding clean over the first-round course designed by Michel Vaillancourt, with three of the seven going clean over the eight-effort jumpoff course. Chapot was fourth to try the jumpoff and moved into the lead with a time of 38.996 seconds. The last rider to try to beat Chapot was McLain Ward, who wound up with two rails down for eight faults on his horse, Upsilon de la Liniere, giving Chapot her the win. “Kate is a naturally fast horse,” Chapot said. “She’s very careful and she’s a real trier. With her, I don’t have to always press, press, press at every jump; I can just rely on her natural quickness and let her do the job.” Amber Harte took home second place aboard Cafino with a time of 39.725 seconds, Chloe Field and Tess De Jalesnes were third with a time of 46.978 seconds, and Ilan Bluman was fourth with four jump-off faults in 43.470 seconds on EAX Run Run LS. Chapot’s win also earned her the
Richard and Diana Feldman Trophy as the rider with the most prize money in Lake Placid’s two Grand Prix events.
USHJA International Hunter Derby Exclusive, owned by Isalou, Inc. and shown by Jimmy Torano, won the United States Hunter Jumper Association (USHJA) International Hunter Derby at the I Love New York Horse Show, receiving a two-round total of 374.5 points. After the first round, Exclusive had been sitting second to LaFitte De Muze, owned by Cheryl Olsten and shown by Amanda Steege, but an impressive score of 197 in round 2 outscored Steege by five points to give Torano the win. “This is a horse that actually does the 3'3" amateurs and hasn’t jumped over 3'3" since we did this class last year,” said Torano. “He’s been doing the amateurs with Daryl Portela who owns him, and we just decided to do this derby yesterday. He came out and jumped really well. He was great in the handy and he was neat everywhere and luckily they gave us the nine bonus points. It was just a great ride.” Steege was equally happy with her horse who finished with a tworound score of 370 after receiving the highest base score in both rounds. “LaFitte is just learning how to do the derby and I didn’t want to push him,” she said.
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Kevin Babington rode Mark Q to victory in the $75,000 Prevost Richard M. Feldman Grand Prix at the Lake Placid Horse Show. Only three of the 41 entries qualified for the tiebreaking jump-off: McKayla Langmeier of East Granby, CT, turned in the first clean round on Iliano Van D’Abelendreef and was soon joined in the jump-off by Babington and Christine McCrea of East Windsor, CT, who was clean on Nektarina B. Langmeier blazed over the 8-effort, jump-off course designed by Olaf Petersen, Jr. of Germany, finishing in 35.676 seconds, but a rail down at the final fence cost her four faults. Babington then took the lead with a clean ride in 35.693 seconds on Mark Q. McCrea matched Babington’s clean round, but her time of 37.019 left her in second place, giving Babington his second win in three years. “Mark Q really likes it here in Lake Placid which also holds a special place in my heart,” Babington said. “This is the first horse show I ever came to when I first came to this country back in 1988 and my family
and I love it here. We wouldn’t miss it for anything.”
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THE 49TH ANNUAL LAKE PLACID Horse Shows ran from June 26 to July 8, offering over $535,000 in prize money and featuring the nation’s best horses and riders.
hunter/jumper enni er rennan and Ma soared to a first la e finish in the l ergard en Prix.
HITS Culpeper Showday National Finishes Successful Week of Competition HUNTER, JUMPER, AND equitation riders returned to HITS Commonwealth Park in the heart of Virginia’s Horse Country for the HITS Culpeper Showday National, which featured over 400 classes, including the $20,000 Ulcergard Open Prix and qualifiers for the Marshall & Sterling Insurance League Finals and the HITS Championship. A successful week in the Grand Prix Ring ended with the $20,000 Ulcergard Open Prix. Three riders returned to
the jump-off, all in hopes of securing top honors in the featured class of the Showday National. All riders completed the shortened course with four-fault scores, meaning the standings would be determined by who was the fastest. Jennifer Brennan and Mac soared to a first place finish in a time of 41.938. Following Brennan, in second place was Ashley Foster and Luminous in a time of 44.252. Brian Murphy rounded out the top three in a time of 49.212 aboard Mimmo T.Z. Not returning to the jump-off but rounding out
the top five was Gavin Moylan and Don Fernantes Z in fourth and Sarah Hubbard and Latino Van De Looise Heide in fifth. In the Hunter Rings, Moylan and String Of Pearls were victorious in the $1,500 Devoucoux Hunter Prix with scores of 87 and 84, for a two round total of 171. In second place, with a combined score of 169, was Riley Hogan and Ronaldo, scoring an 83 in round one and 86 in round two. Foster and Summerlin were awarded third place with scores of 79 in round one and 87 in round two, for an overall score of 166. Junior and amateur riders competed in the $1,000 Platinum Performance Hunter Prix. Lydia Davidson and Park Avenue secured first place with a score of 73 in the first round and an 86 in the second round for a combined score of 159. Jumping to a second place finish was Lilly Pollin and Pura Vida, receiving scores of 74 and 80 in her two rounds for a combined score of 154. Rounding out the top three in the HITS Championship qualifier was Kathryn Piper Martin and Andiamo with an overall score of 148. Martin received scores of 70 in round one and 78 in round two. Taking home top honors in the Culpeper Equitation Classic was Lauren Miller. The Culpeper Equitation Classic is open to both junior and amateur riders and is held at both 3’ and 3’6”. Miller received a score of 78 to secure top honors while Riley Hogan placed second with a score of 74 and Natalie Tezsla placed third with a score of 70.
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Crowns Jennifer Kocher Winner of the $30,000 Battenkill Grand Prix JENNIFER KOCHER OF CHESTER, NY, stormed to a victory in the $30,000 Battenkill Grand Prix, presented by The Equinox Resort, riding Carlos on Saturday, July 14, during the 25th annual Vermont Summer Festival, which runs through August 12 at Harold Beebe Farm in East Dorset, VT. Alan Wade of Tipperary, Ireland, set the course for a field of 19 with only two horses advancing to the tie-breaking jump-off. Irish rider Kevin Mealiff returned first aboard Goldbreaker, owned by Maarten Huygens, and pulled one rail in 42.36
seconds, leaving the door open for Kocher. She and Carlos, owned by her husband Andrew Kocher, also knocked one rail for four faults but had the foot speed to stop the clock at 42.21 seconds for the win. “We bought Carlos off a video two years ago,” said Jennifer of the 11-year-old Dutch Warmblood gelding formerly piloted by Dutch rider Peter Geerink. “Andy bought him as a horse for him to ride, but he has turned out to be perfect for this level as well as the high amateurs. I started showing him in Florida this year, and he was
really big and strong for me—I didn’t think I was going to be able to ride him.” “I spent a lot of time with him, took my time getting to know him really well, and I think once he realized he didn’t have to jump that big he was a different horse,” continued Jennifer. “The best thing about him is that he is 100% brave and will never let you down. I’m getting to know his stride now, so he is much easier for me to ride.” Mealiff also picked up third riding
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Itile Horta, owned by Huygens, with just three time faults keeping them from the jump-off. After a banner two weeks at the Vermont Summer Festival, Matthew Metell of Wellington, FL, produced the fastest four-fault trip in the first round to finish fourth riding Donchalant for owner Wolver Hollow. David Jennings of Franklin, TN, rounded out the top five riding Gracieux van Seven Oaks, owned by Mary Katherine Hargreaves, with four faults in the opening round. In recognition of her victory, Jennifer was awarded an embroidered scrim as well as a crystal trophy. In addition, the Vermont Summer Festival also recognized her groom, Sara Zeerip, with the weekly Grand Prix Groom Award in honor of her hard work preparing Carlos for grand prix competition. She was presented with a monogrammed jacket and coolerette. Jennifer Kocher and Carlos topped the $30,000 Battenkill Grand Prix.
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Eventing news
[LEFT] Madeline Lichten and Yarrow were nominated to compete at the 2018 North American Youth Championships. [ABOVE] Sami Crandell and Fernhill Chaos were selected to compete in the Junior Eventing Championship.
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NAYC NOMINATIONS Congratulations to Area I’s eventers who were nominated entries that competed at the North American Youth Championships (NAYC) at Rebecca Farm in Kalispell, MT. For the CICOY2*, Katie and Madeline Lichten of Massachusetts were the selected entries. Katie was nominated with RF Luminati, Harold Lichten’s 12-year-old Hanoverian gelding, and Sapphire Blue, her eight-year-old Irish Sport Horse gelding. Madeline was nominated with Yarrow, her 11-year-old Canadian Sport Horse gelding. Four pairs were also selected for the Junior Eventing Championship at the event: Sami Crandell and her own Fernhill Chaos, a 10-year-old Irish Sport Horse gelding; India Doyle and Little Oliver, her 16-year-old Thoroughbred gelding; William Jarrell and Brenda Jarrell’s Grey Area, a 12-year-old Irish Sport Horse gelding; and Kanyon Walker and Kenneth Street, his nine-year-old Thoroughbred gelding. A RETIRED GREAT We are sad to report the retire-
ment of Boyd Martin’s four-star eventing partner, Shamwari 4, from the top of the sport. The Hanoverian gelding came up lame after a great cross-country run in the Luhmühlen CCI4* in Germany, having sustained a tendon injury in his hock. Martin aims to see “Shammie” return to light work after some muchdeserved time off to heal.
SELMAYR’S SUCCESS Booli Selmayr of Millbrook, NY, traveled south to Hamilton, MA, for Groton House Farm’s 2018 orse rials with fi e horses in tow. First Frost and illfield Lancando had great runs in Open reliminary rnesto finished fifth in reliminary rainin and Luxury Don and Kildare’s MHS ampa finished third and fourth in Senior Open Training. Selmayr’s students also competed at the event and yielded some great results. Isabel Finemore rode Instant Impact alongside LuLu Moore on Ace in Hand in Junior Open rainin finishin fourth and eighth, respectively. Finemore also competed Craig Mor Tom in Preliminary Training and took
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FINAL FOAL Kinnitty Capall Stables of Ancramdale, NY, welcomed the arri al of their final foal Spice, a Selle Francais mare, gave birth to an adorable and healthy colt by their RPSI stallion, Kharacter C, early this summer. NEW PAIR Congratulations to Sarah Gostanian on the purchase of Silver Oaks Bridget, a 2011 Sport Pony mare. Gostanian rides with Caroline Teich of Teich Eventing based out of Orchard Hill Equestrian Center in Berlin, MA, and looks forward to successful future endeavors together. TEAM TRIUMPH Arbrook Farm of North Ferrisburgh, VT, participated in the Green Mountain Horse Association’s Team Jumper Challenges with amazing rounds in the ring. he team made up of ofie Van Olmen on Villa Bui, Kathleen Carrara on Hazen, Andrea Brainard on Watson’s Beijing, and
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Arena. The Beverly Equestrian Brush Corners, fences 9A and 9B, caused problems for several combinations throughout the day. Shelby Brost of Canada was eliminated due to three refusals on Crimson; Sophie Brown of Great Britain and Wil had a refusal, scoring 64.8; and Caroline Martin of the U.S. on Spring Easy also had a refusal, receiving a final score of 67.4. The third rotation was a turning point. Jessica Phoenix helped Canada improve their position going double clear on Bogue Sound for a final score of 50.9. Overnight leaders, Great Britain’s Ben Hobday and Shadow Man, had a stop at fence 9A for 20 penalty points, scoring 56.9. Lastly, Sydney Elliott and Cisko A moved the U.S. team up, going double clear, with a final score of 50.5 points and placing the title in question. “I’m super excited about going double clear,” said Elliott. “I have probably one of the best cross-country horses in the field, so I felt pretty confident going into today. My horse loves cross-country and loved the course today, so I really enjoyed the moment. It was wonderful.” The anchor riders had a herculean task ahead of them and the pressure was palpable. Canada’s Lisa Marie Fergusson went double clear on Honor Me, earning a score of 45.9 and a final team score of 148.7. Great Britain’s Leslie Law jumped clear with time faults on Voltaire De Tre for a final score of 46.4 and an overall British team score of 138.5. The U.S. hopes were high as Buck Davidson left the start box as a clear round on Park Trader would secure a win for the team. However, the pair had a refusal at fence 9A, which gave the U.S. team a final score of 157.5 points and Great Britain the victory. Individually, Olympian Will Coleman of Gordonsville, VA, finished first on Off the Record with a score of 35.1. Second place went to Spence on Halltown Harley with a 35.2, and Phoenix was third, riding Pavarotti to a 36.7. The race for the individual title was fierce as only one tenth of a point separated the top two. “I’d be lying if I didn’t say that I wasn’t paying a little bit of attention to the scores,” said Coleman. “I’m very pleased and I’m very happy for the owners. He kind of answered the bell. He was a little green here in the arena, but besides that, he was pretty honest everywhere.”
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[LEFT] Chardonnay of Hilltop Farm will represent Ecuador at the World Equestrian Games. [ABOVE] Following the FEI World Equestrian Games Tryon 2018, Debbie McDonald will replace Robert Dover as the U.S. Dressage Technical Advisor.
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REPRESENT! Hilltop Farm of Colora, MD, share their congratulations to one of their longtime breeders, Sheila O’Keefe, whose gelding, Chardonnay, will represent Ecuador at the World Equestrian Games this September with co-owner Julio Mendoza. Julio is based in North Carolina so WEG is truly in his backyard this year. This wont be Chardonnay’s first international championship, he has also competed at the Pan Am Games and won the Individual and Team Gold Medals at the Bolivarian Games this past year. Chardonnay’s sire, Comic Hilltop, was formerly part of Hilltop Farm’s International Frozen Semen Program. NEW SUCCESSOR The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) announced that Debbie McDonald will succeed Robert Dover as the U.S. Dressage Technical Advisor following the FEI World Equestrian Games (WEG) Tryon 2018. Dover has served
in the position since 2013 and will retire following WEG as planned when he renewed his agreement with USEF in 2016. McDonald currently serves as the Dressage Development Coach and will transition to her new role on December 1, 2018. The search process for the Development Coach position will be forthcoming.
FUNDS GRANTED The Dressage Foundation’s Michael Poulin Dressage Fund awarded Dressage4Kids Inc. a $5,000 grant to help fund an educational trip to England for six youth dressage riders. The trip took place August 5-12, 2018. Participants on the Dressage4Kids trip attended the 2018 FEI Pony European Championships; Mount St. John Equestrian, a top dressage breeding and training facility; Olympian Carl Hester’s training facility; and the training facility of Phoebe Peters, two-time champion at the FEI Pony European Dressage Championships and
current world record holder in PFEI Team, PFEI Individual, and PFEI Freestyle.
Flirt and Brittany finished the day in First Level, Test 3, winning the class with a 70.735%.
TACK SHACK SUCCESS July 11 was a super day for the Rosebrook Farm crew of Georgetown, MA, at the Tack Shack’s second summer show in Fremont, NH. Tammy Paparella started the day by taking second and third in the Prix St. Georges with a 65. 441% aboard her own Anacapri and a 64.265% with Maridee Feeherry’s Fiona. Riley Reardon was the second place Junior/Young Rider (JR/ YR) in Training Level, Test 3 on her Thoroughbred, Sunshine Lollipop, with a score of 64.545%. The duo went on the win the JR/YR Dressage Equitation class with a 75%. Brittany Murphy won Second Level, Test 1 aboard Flirt in their first time moving up to the second level. Brittany also rode Rock Solid, owned by Deb Nolan, to a close second place behind Flirt and took first in Second Level, Test 2.
NEW PONY Congratulations to Centerline Stables of Ossining, NY, for adopting Snow Baby, a threeyear-old pony with medicine hat coloring. The team has found her a saddle and is excited to start working with her! GIRL POWER It was a weekend of girl power for the ladies of Millennium Dressage in Harvard, MA, at the Dressage at Stone Tavern 1 and Dressage at the Park, which took place at the Horse Park of New Jersey. Issy Thompson and her new mare, Stella, made their show debut together in the FEI Young Rider division, earning scores towards nationals. Jennifer Allen’s lovely up and coming four-year-old, Weloura, competed in her second horse show in the USEF Four-YearOld division, also earning scores towards nationals.
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U.S. Dressage Team Rides to Bronze At the FEI Dressage Nations Cup The Netherlands with a 71.213%. Peters of San Diego, CA, with Four Winds Farm’s 11-year-old Rheinlander mare, Rosamunde, led the team after the Grand Prix finished on an impressive score of 74.130%, advancing them as the anchor combination to ride in the Grand Prix Freestyle where they finished third with a score of 77.135%. Lyle of Ketchum, ID, and Salvino, Betsy Juliano LLC’s 11-year-old Hanoverian stallion, were hot on the heels of Peters’s Grand Prix score with a 73.913%. Prior to the start of the Grand Prix Special, Salvino’s noseband broke, but quick thinking from the U.S. teammates allowed the pair to fix it and get down centerline. Lyle and Salvino’s performance in the Grand Prix Special earned them a final score of 71.915%. Perry-Glass from Wellington, FL, piloted Goerklintgaards Dublet, the
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THE DUTTA CORP. U.S. DRESSAGE Team brought home bronze at the FEI Dressage Nations Cup The Netherlands at CHIO Rotterdam. Led by Chef d’Equipe Robert Dover, the team comprised of Olivia LaGoy-Weltz, Adrienne Lyle, Kasey Perry-Glass, and Steffen Peters delivered solid performances in the team’s first European Nations Cup of the season. Sitting in third after the CDIO5* with a few points separating them from the leading teams of the Netherlands and Sweden, Dover was pleased with their continuing performances in the CDIO5* Grand Prix Special and Freestyle. Setting the tone for the U.S., LaGoy-Weltz of Haymarket, VA, with 14-year-old Danish Warmblood gelding Lonoir, whom she owns with Mary Anne McPhail, were the first U.S. combination to enter the ring in the Grand Prix. The pair moved onto the Grand Prix Special where they finished
15-year-old Danish Warmblood gelding owned by Diane Perry, to wrap up the Grand Prix in style, confirming a third top-ten U.S. placement with a score of 73.065%. Perry-Glass and Dublet shined in the Grand Prix Freestyle for a final placement of 77.060%. Based on the best three placings from the Grand Prix, the best three placings from the Grand Prix Special, and the Grand Prix Freestyle, the Netherlands came in first with a score of 20 points, followed by Sweden in second with a score of 21 points and the United States in third with a score of 30 points. “A year ago, the United States won the Nations Cup in Rotterdam with great riding on super horses and some good luck that day. This week we did not have the same luck going our way; however, the thing I will remember forever, besides our superb riders and horses, is the moment when Adrienne Lyle had the misfortune of having Salvino’s noseband snap for no apparent reason,” Dover explained. “Her teammates, all of whom are actually still competing against her for one of four cherished spots on our World Championship Team, ran to help
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(From left to right) Adrienne Lyle aboard Salvino, Chef d’Equipe Robert Dover, Steffen Peters aboard Rosamunde, Olivia LaGoy-Weltz aboard Lonoir, and Kasey Perry-Glass at the FEI Dressage Nations Cup The Netherlands.
New York, NY, and Havanna 145, Diane Fellows’s 11-year-old Hanoverian mare, producing clean and consistent tests in the Grand Prix and Freestyle. In the first European competition in the CDI-U25, part of their Discover Dressage United States Equestrian Federation/United States Dressage Federation Emerging Athlete Program membership, consistency was key as Natalie Pai of Wellington, FL, and
Unlimited, Melanie Pai’s 17-year-old Dutch Warmblood gelding, continued their impressive season as the highest-placed American with a score of 66.487% in the Grand Prix and a 67.500% in the Freestyle. Kerrigan Gluch, also from Wellington, FL, and Bolero CXLVIII, Hampton Green Farm’s 14-year-old P.R.E. stallion, proved to have an equally positive first European outing, earning a 65.256% in the Grand Prix and 67.275% in the Freestyle.
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her take off the failed noseband and in record time, only rivaled by pit crews at NASCAR events, placed a new noseband on Salvino and allowed Adrienne to go on to masterfully ride the stallion to well over 71%! It is because of times like this that I am reminded why I am so proud to be the chef d’equipe of the fabulous U.S. team!” In the CDI3*, the relatively new partnership of Peters and Suppenkasper, Four Winds Farm’s 10-year-old KWPN gelding, had a successful outing in the international arena earning a top-three placing in the CDI3* Grand Prix with a score of 72.630% and earning a 74.210% in the CDI3* Grand Prix Freestyle. Fellow U.S. competitors in the CDI3* shared in the success as Lyle piloted Horizon, Betsy Juliano LLC’s 11-yearold Oldenburg mare, to top marks in the Grand Prix Special with a score of 70.681%. Followed by Shelly Francis from Loxahatchee, FL, and Danilo, Patricia Stempel’s 14-year-old Hanoverian gelding, earned a 70.426% with Ashley Holzer from
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Driving news
[LEFT] Kail Palmer-Miller recently received her FEI judging license. [ABOVE] Emily Langer and Great Ponds Molly won Training Level at the Waldingfield Driving Trial.
NEW JUDGE Congratulations to World Coaching Club member Kail Palmer-Miller of Pennsylvania on achieving her FEI judging license.
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WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS The FEI Para-Driving World Championships for Singles were held in conjunction with the FEI World Driving Championships for Singles in Kronenberg, Netherlands, from August 28 to September 2. Congratulations to the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) nominated athletes who represented the U.S. as team and individual competitors. The team consisted of Tracy Bowman of Martinez, CA; Robert Giles of Morriston, FL; and Diane Kastama of Arroyo Grande, CA. Theresa Leal, of Auburn, CA, was nominated as an individual. Marcie Quist acted as the chef d’equipe while Sara Schmitt was the members’ coach.
MEMBER MEET-UP The Granite State Carriage Association’s fifth annual Myles Standish State Forest, Drive and Ride Camping Meet-Up was successfully hosted by Eric and Linda Wilking at the Myles Standish State Forest in Carver, MA. This year the park was perfect for the event, not very busy with great driving and riding weather. Cindy Schlener, Corin Brennan, Melinda Zimmer-Rankin, and the Wilkings stayed at the campground with most members arriving during the day. WALDINGFIELD WEEKEND Holly Pulsifer and her team pulled off another fantastic Waldingfield Driving Trial at the Waldingfield Estate in Ipswich, MA. Training Level was won by Emily Langer, Michelle Hulse topped the Training Level Pair division, Preliminary Level was won by Susan Rogers and Linda Petersen, and Jackie Kane claimed the
top spot in Intermediate.
OUTSTANDING ORLETON Orleton Farm in Stockbridge, MA, celebrated its twentieth annual driving show by offering a Super Derby, Combined Test, Cross-Country Pleasure Drive, and Pleasure Driving Show. This year’s event showcased drivers from seven states as well as Canada. Pleasure Driving champions included Jordan Alma with Raven, Mary Phillips with Blaengwyn Tommy Cooper, Mary Baillie with Sundance, Michele Hulse with Foxbrush US Cleo and Foxbrush US Remember Me, Robin Groves with Thor’s Toy Truck, Bill Venditta with Bullet and Bandit, Anthony Abbatiello with Midi, Deborah North with Nanticoke, and Sonia Williams. In the Special Awards, a surprised Edward Bliss won the Concours d’Elegance Anne Osborn Bliss Memorial Trophy as the entry that the judges felt
most e emplified nne s sense of style. The newly instituted Ed Young Memorial Sportsmanship Award was awarded to Mary Stokes Waller for her support of the sport of driving. The Best Lady Whip was Mary Phillips and the Best Gentleman Whip was Jeff Morse.
PARA-DRIVING DEBUTS Para-equestrian drivers Ginny Leal of Grass Valley, CA, and Stefanie Putnam of Louisville, KY, recently participated in the Southern Pines Combined Driving Event in North Carolina. Leal had the opportunity to drive an advanced level pony, Zoobie, owned by Teressa Kandianis in the event in one of the first para-driving Intermediate classes held in the U.S. that is modeled after the FEI Para-Driving World Championship. Stefanie Putnam drove her own Shadow at the event, taking the Preliminary Single Horse Championship.
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DURING THE FIRST WEEKEND IN October, amid the blazing fall foliage, we have a wide assortment of different possibilities to suit the interests of a variety of drivers. The driving community is constantly changing, and we are accommodating those new interests. Pleasure drivers are tiptoeing into combined driving while new drivers or green horses are looking for ways to get started that minimize risk and assure safety as you start in the sport. For those not ready to compete, we welcome volunteers of all abilities to help out. Akers Acres in Valatie, NY, home of Chris Akers, provides the most beautiful setting and marathon course through the woods on excellent footing for our Super Days of Driving held October 6 and 7. In addition to the combined test, we have added a pace so the pleasure folks can give the course a try without the
obstacles. For those not interested, we also added a “fault and out” option. We are excited to offer the confidence division this year, so that people can bring a helper to support them in the competition. It is new, innovative, and we aren’t exactly sure how it will work. So in the spirit of camaraderie, let’s give it a chance and see what will happen. It can be quite difficult to keep everyone happy and everything smooth, but we are lucky to have Jeff Morse as our fabulous organizer. This year we have the same caterer as last and invite everyone to a fabulous hot dinner under the tent. We can’t guarantee the weather, as October can be warm, cold, or wet, so we suggest wearing layers. Once again, Marc Johnson will be our course designer for the show. As Robin Groves described Marc’s course at Bromont, “He always gives you more than
one option. The two options may be the same number of steps, you just have to know your horse and what they can do.” His cones are a challenge but they are fair and require you to think and create space where it doesn’t look like there is any. We hope you are up for the challenge. A clinic with Dana Bright will be held the Monday after the show, October 8. Our judge, Dana Bright, is one of the most highly experienced carriage driving officials in the country for both pleasure and combined driving, as a judge, technical delegate, and as a competitor. We are lucky to have her stay one extra day to conduct a clinic. We are excited to have you all come back. If this is a first time, welcome. We eager to host old friends and new ones. For more show information, you can visit the club website, saratogdriving.com, or give Jeff Morse a call at 413-698-3804.
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[LEFT] Topsail Whiz recently became NRHA’s only 12 Million Dollar Sire. [ABOVE] Tom Beckman and Chip of the Connecticut Renegades were Reserve Overall Shooter by only 0.44 of a second.
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RECORD BREAKER, AGAIN Before the commencement of the 2018 National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) Derby, NRHA all-time leading sire Topsail Whiz was sitting only $11,000 shy of hitting the historic 12 million dollar mark, and with only a few offspring competing in the open and non-pro Derbies, it was unclear whether the legendary stallion would cross the threshold during the summer’s premier reining event. It only took one ride, however, to push ‘Whiz’ over, making him the only NRHA 12 Million Dollar Sire. Topsail Whiz comes from a lineage of sires that greatly impacted the sport of reining. The 1987 chestnut stallion was sired by NRHA Million Dollar Sire and Hall of Fame Inductee Topsail Cody and out of Jeanie Whiz Bar. Bred by Tom and Susan McBeath and
owned by Bob Loomis Reining Horses, Whiz passed away in 2009, leaving a hole in the reining world that only his progeny could fill.
SUMMER SIZZLER The Connecticut Renegades held their annual “Summer Sizzler” competition on Saturday, July 14, where riders from Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New York enjoyed a beautiful day of cowboy mounted shooting at the Old Bethany Airport in Bethany, CT. Stephen Armato of Stoneham, MA, on CB took the overall win by only 0.44 of a second over Tom Beckman of Harwinton, CT. They were running neck and neck all day, typically less than a second apart. CONDOLENCES An esteemed member of the reining horse community
Joe Hayes, 67, of Gainesville, TX, passed away on June 23. Along with being a NRHAjudge, Hayes also was a member of the association’s Judges Committee and a successful breeder. He earned $44,404 as a rider and bred the winners of $910,648.
SHOW STOPPERS The Eastern Pennsylvania Reining Horse Association held its Fire Cracker Classic on July 13-15, and the team from Gata Rein Ranch were some of the many competitors at the event. Day one started off great with Bill Bowen aboard Mysocksarechocolate tying for second in the Limited Open. Louie Zamboli had a strong start as well; he tied for first in the Green Reiner Level 2 and took first in the Para-Reining Level 4 class aboard Magnum Moonstone. Jim LaBar on Arc Prized Walla
marked a 68 and took first place in the Rookie Prime Time. He also placed sixth in the Rookie Level 2 class. On day two, Louie Zamboli and Magnum Moonstone struck again, placing third in the Green Reiner Level 2. Finally, Denise Santagata and her horse, Crome Plated Hotrod, tied for third in the Prime Time Non-Pro, tied for second in the Limited Non-Pro, and placed fourth in the Intermediate and Non-Pro.
GLAMMED UP GIRLS Riders from JD Performance horses in Osewega, NY, made their way to the All Pleasure Show at Harmony Riders in Parish, NY, on July 14. Among the girls who rode—Lily West, Gretchen Dowd, Elissa Plyter, Emma Alton, and Reagan Royal—many blue and red ribbons were awarded. Congratulations, riders!
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[LEFT] Jimmy Van Der Hoeven aboard Guaranteed A Magnum marked a 225 and earned in excess of $80,000, claiming both the Level 4 and Level 3 championship titles. [RIGHT] Abby Lengel and Jody Puno’s ARC Gunna Mark Ya claimed the Level 4 reserve championship and the co-reserve title in the Level 3.
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championship and the co-reserve title in the L3. Bred and nominated by Arcese Quarter Horses USA, ARC Gunna Mark Ya has been with Lengel since early 2017 and together the pair earned nearly $60,000 in Oklahoma City. Claiming reserve honors in the L3 were Trent Harvey and SM Steping Junior, a stallion bred and nominated by Coguaike S.A. and owned by Coguaike LLC. The pair’s 224-point run earned them a paycheck of $15,471.46. Kari Anna Klingenberg and Foothills Farm’s Spook Whiz Jewels took top honors in the L2 during section one of the Open Derby Finals with a 216.5. Bred and nominated by Rosanne Sternberg, Spook Whiz Jewels and Klingenberg joined up earlier this year, with their first money-earning finish coming in the Derby Finals. Marking a 216 and second in the L2 were Shauna Larcombe and Hey Joe. Bred and owned by Wagman Ranch Inc, the 2013 stallion is owned by Sternberg and is an NRHA Markel Futurity Sales Graduate. With Larcombe leading the way, the pair also took the reserve
title in the Prime Time division and a top 15 finish in the L3, an impressive finish for the duo’s first NRHA paycheck. The L1 competition was led by Debbie Brown and Jennifer Greenleaf’s Dunit At Nite, who was bred and nominated by Ann Salmon Anderman. Greenleaf and the 2013 stallion marked a 218.5 and claimed a check for $4,629.73. Dunit At Nite was also featured in the Prime Time Non-Pro Derby Finals with Greenleaf aboard. With a score of 217.5, Carol Metcalf and Xtra Foolish Gun earned the L1 reserve championship. Xtra Foolish Gun is owned by Mark Miers and was bred and nominated by Xtra Quarter Horses, LLC. Metcalf and the 2012 mare have been together since 2015 and have earned nearly $25,000. The Prime Time Open Derby Championship went to Mike McEntire and A4L-Equine’s Spooks The Hard Way. The 2013 gelding was bred by Silver Spurs Equine and nominated by Michelle Miola and started training with McEntire earlier this year. The pair also earned a top ten finish in the L3 and a top 20 in the L4.
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AT THE DRAW PARTY, THE CROWD empathized as Jimmy Van Der Hoeven drew the number one spot for 2018 National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) Level (L)4 Open Derby Finals, as the superstitious consider drawing early a difficult position to overcome. For Van Der Hoeven and Guaranteed A Magnum, however, number one would also be where they would end up at the end of the night. Owned by Casey and Kathy Hinton, Guaranteed A Magnum is an NRHA Markel Futurity Sales Graduate. The five-year-old bay stallion was bred by Victoria Lambert, nominated by Heather Hochstatter, and came into the Derby with an impressive run at the National Reining Breeders Classic with Van Der Hoeven aboard, placing fourth in the L4 and claiming the L3 reserve championship. At Open Derby Finals, the pair marked a 225 and earned in excess of $80,000, claiming the L4 and L3 championship titles. Abby Lengel and Jody Puno’s ARC Gunna Mark Ya continued their impressive performance from the first go round with a score of 224 in the L4 finals, claiming the L4 reserve
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At Interscholastic Equestrian Association National Finals MORE THAN 150 OF THE NATION’S best middle school and high school riders competed on June 23-24 in Oklahoma City, OK, for the 2018 Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) Western National Finals. This highly competitive event was a culmination of nearly a year of regular and post-season competitions held across the United States for riders in grades 6-12 who compete in Western Reining and Western Horsemanship. IEA Western National Finals is held during the National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) Derby, a week-long, highly-attended event for professional and non-pro reining horse trainers. Day one of the two-day IEA National Finals competition consisted
of individual classes, where 12 qualified riders in each class rode against other riders of similar age and riding ability to compete for individual National titles. Each year an outstanding rider in the highest level of high school competition (Varsity Open) is awarded the Leading Western Rider Award. For the second time, this prestigious award was given to Ellexxah Maxwell of Autumn Rose Farm Equestrian Team. Maxwell hails from West Mansfield, OH, and was a previous winner in 2016. To determine the winner of this award, the IEA conducted a ride-off between Maxwell and Olivia Willeke of KM Equestrian Team in Findlay, OH. With tied scores, the needed ride-off consisted of a difficult horsemanship pattern
performed by Maxwell and Willeke with Maxwell winning the top prize. Willeke was also the 2017 Western Leading Rider. Day two saw similar classes, however riders were competing as qualified teams and each rider’s score was accumulated for team points. As part of the festivities on team competition day, teams often decorate their seating areas with banners and other decorations and many don fun costumes and props for the muchanticipated Parade of Teams. There was also a scavenger hunt held during the day with prizes awarded to teams who found or answered the most questions correctly. In addition, the United States Pony Club conducted a written Horseman’s Knowledge Test with the top eight prizes being awarded to middle and high school riders. Following day two of competition it was determined that Autumn Rose Farm Equestrian Team of Dublin, OH, was the Champion Upper School Team with Grier School of Tyrone, PA, taking reserve champion honors. In the Middle School Team competition, Hammond School of Hopkins, SC, took top honors as Champion Middle School Team with Autumn Rose Farm Equestrian Team taking the reserve championship. Other notable awards went to 2018 Leading Crossover Rider, Kim Saunders of Grier School. Saunders competed at both IEA Hunt Seat National Finals and IEA Western National Finals and accumulated the highest score among crossover rider candidates. The Leading Reining Horse Award went to Woody from Woosley Performance Horses. The Leading Horsemanship Horse Award went to Pete, graciously provided by Halvorson Ranch. The NRHA National Finals Sportsmanship Awards for riders and coaches, which recognizes individuals who show outstanding volunteerism and sportsman-like conduct throughout the show, was awarded to rider Lily Johns of the Dare Equestrian Team in Hilliard, OH, and to coach Karen Kapp-Vance of Diamond V Ranch Equestrians. The Team Spirit Award was won by King Show Horses of Snellville, GA. September 2018
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Yankee Walkers: Gaited Horses of New England Hosts Nya Bates Clinic SUBMITTED BY LOREN STEVENS
NYA BATES IS ALL ABOUT THE horse while teaching “great gait” by correcting pacing and stepping pacing in our gaited breeds. Great gait comes from the genetics of the individual horse, but also from the rider, saddle and bit fit, trim/ shoeing, head set of the horse, knowledge of correct gait, and consistent practice. Nya has been showing, training, and breeding gaited horses for 40 years and is well respected for her lifetime achievements in the industry. During the 1980s, Nya showed in California. In 2010, Nya was awarded the Trainer of the Year and Breeder of the Year from Friends of Sound Horses. Nya also works with the Tennessee Walking Horse (TWH) Heritage Society, verifying lineages and bloodlines of various TWHs. With her husband, she
owns and operartes Owyhee Moon Ranch in Melba, ID. Nya’s teaching technique is kind, affirming, and complimentary to both the rider and the horse. Club member Philis Hewey said, “My favorite thing I liked about Nya is her down to earth demeanor. She promised us that ‘if it ain’t broken, we won’t fix it.’” Treasurer Jody Pellecchia brought her new five-year-old TWH, Lucy Lu, to the clinic. Nya taught Jody and Lucy many of her techniques and greatly improved the consistency of Lucy’s flat walk. Nya also taught speed control for the horse that goes too fast, “Instead of the emergency stop or dismount—where the rider and horse can get injured—to stop a horse just lift one rein up towards their ear. All they
can do is stop or go in a circle.” Each participant received individual attention to correct the riding and gaiting of that horse and rider team. Nya will also ride your horse to demonstrate the correct way of setting the head or regulating speed to improve the motion of that horse, as she did for Nancy Paradis and her mare, Lady Grace. Yankee Walker President Leo Rogers sums up the clinic and our grateful response to Nya’s excellent instruction. “This being my fourth year riding, I wasn’t sure or confident I was giving the correct signals or cues. My confidence was dropping; I was beginning to feel that I was hurting my beautiful horse, Braveheart. Nya watched me ride, corrected the placement of my hands, corrected the placement of my feet in the stirrups, and showed me how to correctly ask him to turn. After a very short time, I was having the most beautiful ride I have ever had; I could feel the connection to him because of the things Nya showed me. It felt absolutely amazing and then she said, ‘there is nothing else I need to show you. Enjoy your beautiful rides!’ Thank you, Nya!”
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When it comes to protecting our horses, we go the extra mile, always. Whether that is through protecting your asset with insurance, or purchasing the right products for your facility, it can be tricky to find the best companies for you. Find professionals who work best to make your business most successful. Barn Pros BARNPROS.COM Nearly three decades ago, we saw an opportunity to deliver a high-value building that could combine the ease and efficiency of packaged kits with a level of craft and quality that people had come to expect from custom designed buildings. We also knew how we wanted to do it—deeply informed by our customers’ worlds and dreams, relevant to today’s demand for environmental responsibility, and grounded in our personal principles of integrity and transparency. We think the result is a smarter model for building and business, and we invite you to see why. Choose the smarter way to build, get more value from your building investment, and set your property apart with a Barn Pros building. Whether you’re looking for a home, traditional barn, or a space for work or play, our quality buildings are sure to exceed your expectations. We take great pride in the quality of our structures, using only the best, most carefully sourced materials and products. Each kit we deliver has been expertly engineered resulting in less wasted material, meaning your building will have a big presence with a small environmental footprint. In addition to engineered building kits, we also offer a wide selection of quality components for your barn, shop, and home, as well as specialty building material for remodel and new construction projects. Browse our selection of products online at barnpros.com/store. Call 866-844-2276 or email barns@barnpros.com to discuss your project and request a complimentary catalog.
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ClearSpan Fabric Structures CLEARSPAN.COM ClearSpan Fabric Structures provides the ideal environment for riding and training year-round. With building solutions that are made from the finest, highest-quality materials, equestrians can be sure that they will get a building that is durable and dependable. ClearSpan buildings are a superior option to traditional barns and indoor riding arenas. The structures offer a healthier environment that is naturally ventilated to reduce the amount of mold and fungus that is found in traditional buildings. The design-build ClearSpan fabric structures are built with ultra-durable, triple-galvanized steel. They are covered by a polyethylene fabric cover that lets natural light filter through, eliminating the need for artificial daylight lighting. The structure’s design doesn’t require support posts, so customers get the maximum amount of usable space, whether it’s for riding, boarding, or any other equine purposes. ClearSpan also has a unique foundation option. Their exclusive helical anchoring system eliminates the need for expensive foundations and cuts construction time and costs by a significant amount, while also allowing them to be built anywhere. There are also a number of traditional foundation options available as well. All of ClearSpan’s design and manufacturing is done in-house, so there is always complete control over every project. There are Truss Arch Specialists available, so customers are able to work with someone who has extensive equine experience. Between their building and equine experience, the specialists can offer valuable advice and make suggestions that the customers may not have considered. Customers can feel certain that they’ll be satisfied with their final project. September 2018
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Fry’s Equine Insurance Agency FRYSEQUINEINSURANCE.COM You are spending time outside, so take a look at your farm through the eyes of your clients, neighbors, visitors, and insurance agent. You can see the benefit of the first few, but why your insurance agent? Insurance companies rely on agents to evaluate your property when they write a policy. Part of that evaluation rests in the housekeeping of your farm. “Things I am looking for when I come: 1) are the grounds wellgroomed and free of debris, 2) are the barns in good repair or do they need painted and other maintenance, 3) are the aisles free of clutter, 4) are cobwebs hanging in the rafters,” says Susan Strawser, owner of Fry’s Equine Insurance. “As an equine insurance agent for 25 years, I have seen that good housekeeping and maintenance of barns usually leads to fewer insurance claims, better evaluation on your buildings, and savings with your premium. Loose shingles or metal siding should be repaired, barn and stall doors need to be inspected, aisles should be kept clean and free of debris, and the outside may need spruced up with a new coat of paint.” Call Susan Strawser at Fry’s Equine Insurance Agency at 614-875-3711 for a no-obligation quote for your equine insurance needs—farm (house, barns, equipment, equine business), liability (boarding, lessons, training, clinics, shows), and horses (mortality, medical)—or visit frysequineinsurance.com. “We have been serving the insurance needs of the horseman since 1984,” says Strawser, “and we’ll be here when you need us.”
Innovative Equine Systems EQUINESYSTEMS.COM Innovative Equine Systems is your one-stop source for unique, quality barn and arena products. Founded in 1996, Innovative Equine began by selling fencing, but quickly recognized that horse people needed more and grew into the industry leader it is today. Innovative Equine Systems supplies clients nationwide with items that make their barns safer and more beautiful. New offerings in their product line include Polylast™ SurfaceGuard rubber flooring, a permanent, non-porous surface for stalls, wash racks, and barn floors; the Buchholz Aquamobile, an extraordinary indoor riding arena irrigation system; and MacroAir barn and arena fans, which operate at high volume and low speed for optimal cooling. The Innovative Equine Systems team always keeps the safety of your horses in mind without sacrificing the aesthetics of your barn. From arenas and horse stalls to flooring and saddle racks, Innovative Equine Systems has you covered. Whether you’re planning a new barn from the ground up or remodeling an existing one, visit their website at equinesystems.com or call them today at 800-888-9921 104 EQUINE
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RAMM Horse Fencing and Stalls RAMMFENCE.COM RAMM Horse Fencing and Stalls has been serving the equine industry for over 30 years. Our family-owned and operated company started with the goal of helping horse owners find the best quality, longest-lasting fencing and stalls available—our motto today. As horse owners ourselves, we understand the importance of decisionmaking for your farm and stable. We manufacturer the longest warranted RAMM Flex Fence line, which includes 5.25", 4.25", and 4" rail constructed with three 12.5-gauge high-tensile, prestraightened wires embedded in the proprietary polymer. Additionally, our newest additions include bonded coated wire and electric coated wire, Raceline and Shockline. Also, end loops simplify the installation process. Our signature fence line was developed over a ten-year R&D period. Because we extensively researched this product and listened to our customers’ requests for what they expected in a quality horse fence, RAMM Flex Fence exceeds others on the market. Our RAMM horse stalls are handcrafted for beauty and durability starting with kit stalls, featuring our fully welded Euro designer styles. Additionally, we can fill your needs with endless custom options. From our in-house CAD designer to our artisan craftsmen welders, every piece is produced with great care. Our design process takes into consideration the customers’ cosmetic needs as well as safety and durability for your horses.RAMM can furnish your farm and barn from the inside out. We are your one-stop shop and equine solution partners! Reach us at 800-434-6302, rammfence.com, @rammfence, or visit our blog yourhorsefarm.com, dedicated to our everyday lives with horses.
Shed Man SHEDMAN.COM Shed Man, located in New Lebanon and Brunswick, NY, is the area’s leading provider of beautiful, durable, and longlasting outdoor buildings. Sheds, garages, gazebos, you name it. Shed Man will help you make the right decision for your individual needs and budget. They have the tools and experience to prepare the site, and Shed Man offers free delivery within 70 miles with a minimum purchase of $2,900. Display lots are located at 906 New York RT 20 in New Lebanon, 4021 State Route 2 in Brunswick, and 14 River Road, in Hinsdale, MA. Take a leisurely walk and see
what size and style are right for you. In-stock buildings are available for purchase or you can order one to your specifications. Custom options are available, such as skylights, transoms, window boxes, double doors, garage doors, doors with windows, cupolas, weathervanes, concrete floors, and more. Owners Gaston and Susanne Robert created Shed Man about three decades ago. Originally a homebuilder, Gaston shifted gears in 1987. Now, more than 30 years later, the business continues to flourish. Gaston is still closely involved in all steps of the shed-making process. He continues to help his team build, deliver, and install their products. Susanne heads the business side of the operation; she is most often found in the office or outside helping customers. For directions and hours, visit shedman.com and for more information about products, call 800-823-1097.
Snug Cottage Hardware SNUGCOTTAGEHARDWARE.COM Snug Cottage Hardware is the best choice for quality gate hardware. We are dedicated to producing durable, robust, and easy-to-use hinges and latches that will stand the test of time. Snug Cottage Hardware was founded by an equine veterinarian who was dissatisfied with the selection and quality of hardware available to local farms. He imported hardware from the United Kingdom for use on his own property that better achieved his aesthetic, functional, and quality needs. After successfully working with this hardware on his own projects, he began importing these products to North America and later started manufacturing several new designs. For more than 20 years, Snug Cottage Hardware has set the standard for high quality fencing hardware by providing their customers with a selection of attractive, substantial, and durable products in finishes that won’t rust. Snug Cottage Hardware has recently added a variety of free gate plans to our website. These plans provide clear written and graphic directions to assist fencing professionals and do-it-yourself weekend warriors in building a range of standard to unique gates, using materials that are readily available at most lumber yards. The gate plans recommend Snug Cottage Hardware pairings to create a gate system that will perform well and look great. In addition to ranch and rail-gate hardware, we also offer a full range of beautiful, heavy duty, high quality hardware for barn doors, carriage houses, and residential fencing. To see more of what Snug Cottage Hardware has to offer, find us online at snugcottagehardware.com or call 800-637-5427 or 519-473-2794.
Timeless Fence System PLASTIC-INNOVATION.COM Timeless Fence System manufactures a Rigid PVC fencing system that is highly functional while also providing a clean, polished look. Rigid PVC is strong, yet flexible, and provides a safer alternative for horses. Unlike tradiSeptember 2018
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White Horse Construction WHCHORSEBARNS.COM It is said that “form follows function” creates extraordinary architecture, but when it comes to today’s barns there is far more than meets the eye. Beyond the rectangular boxes of four walls and a roof lies history and imagination. Although we sometimes view barns according to their function; i.e. housing livestock, cattle and horses, equipment, fodder, and often grain, there is far more that goes into a good barn. Today’s barns can serve many more functions than those mentioned, as they are used for residences, social gatherings, sporting events, wedding venues, restaurants, and so on. The barns we see today that have lasted two centuries or more are ones that were built well, leaving their counterparts literally in the dust as they are no longer around to compare. We are not much different from our ancestors of 200 years ago; we can choose to build a barn to last for our lifetime only or for generations to come. Simeon Stoltzfus of White Horse Construction says it this way, “When deciding on the design and method used to build a new barn of today, decide who you are building for; will your barn be a structure for the future to be handed down to subsequent generations, an investment adding to your estate and legacy, a time capsule for the future?” When imagining your next barn, choose value over expediency, legacy over economy, and integrity and honesty over the ordinary. For more information, call 610-593-5559 or visit whchorsebarns.com.
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Thetford, VT • $675,000 Country style, open concept, historic farmhouse with stables on 17 acres. House has 3 bedrooms plus an office and Florida room. Heat is oil, passive solar, woodstove, and offsite solar. Scenic views of pastures, farms, mountains, woods, Year round stream, small orchard, berry patches, riparian area, wetland. Horse and riders will relish the turf galloping course, conditioning hills, X/C obstacles, John Morton designed trails. Custom designed 3 oversized stalls, board fencing, pastures managed for nutrition. Hay/shavings storage, covered arena, regulation size sand ring. Chicken house, equipment and storage areas, workshop, 2 car garage. Stewards of the land will delight in the mix of woods, open fields, wetland. Close to Dartmouth College and Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center. Offered turn-key, “as is”. Equipment included. Special arrangements apply. Prequalified buyers only. Additional photos available.
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Stunning private country estate on 30 lovely acres with beautiful live oaks! Custom home features 5 bedrooms & 4 baths, well-appointed kitchen with granite counter tops, high ceilings and wood flooring throughout. Attached 4 car garage plus finished basement space. Property has 2 large enclosed metal buildings with separate electrical service, plumbing & septic.
Polo Vista Stables at New Bridge Call COURTNEY CONGER . $750,000
This beautifully constructed center aisle barn on 22.47 acres overlooking polo field offers 18 large, matted stalls, wash stall, spacious tack room/lounge combo, 2 bunk rooms, laundry room and full bath. Includes 1800 square foot equipment shed and 13 board fenced paddocks. Amenities include riding trails, clubhouse and pool. May be purchased in conjunction with charming 4-bedroom cottage located across the polo field and offered at $499,000 (see Polo Vista Cottage below).
Polo Vista Cottage Call COURTNEY CONGER . $499,000
Comfort and craftsmanship are the hallmarks of this delightful 2929 square foot home featuring open floor plan with cathedral ceilings, wood floors and window walls overlooking polo field. Great room with stone fireplace, 4 bedrooms and 3 full baths. Across the polo field from stables (see Polo Vista Stables at New Bridge above).
C’est La Vie Farm
COURTNEY CONGER | RANDY WOLCOTT . $550,000
Located on over 60 acres of fenced fields & woods, this fully developed horse farm includes brick 3 bedroom home, 2-car garage, center aisle barn, dressage arena, 6 large paddocks, 2 run-in sheds, round pen and dog run. The custom barn has 810 stalls with rubber pavers, tack room/lounge with Mexican tile floors, half bath, feed room, wash stall, fly spray system, and large unfinished apartment with enclosed stairs to loft.
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The Polo Club . $1,200,000
Three Runs Plantation Call COURTNEY CONGER . $659,000
MIKE HOSANG or BRIAN CAVANAUGH
An early century charmer, originally built as a clubhouse for Whitney Polo Field. Directly across from Aiken's Training Track in Historic Horse District, with easy access to race tracks, polo fields, Hitchcock Woods riding reserve, plus downtown & south side shopping. Enjoy the wrap-around porch with picturesque views. Keep cozy in front of the 5 fireplaces. Beautiful hardwood floors and original details enhance this historic property that also boasts ample paddock space.
Delightfully decorated residence in Three Runs Plantation equestrian community offers over 3000 square feet with 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, great room, formal dining room, kitchen with breakfast bay & island and screened porch overlooking established pastures and center-aisle barn on nearly 6 acres. Community amenities include riding rings, clubhouse, pool & cabana, fitness center, picnic shelter and miles of groomed trails.
Old Buckland Barn Call COURTNEY CONGER . $1,425,000
Historic training facility in Aiken’s downtown Horse District has spacious 2,787 square foot main residence, combining 2 original cottages with central great room. Cottage is delightfully renovated with wood floors, granite counter tops and all appliances. There are 2 converted race barns with 15 expanded stalls total, board fenced paddocks, grooms’ apartment, dressage arena with mirror.
Magnolia Blossom Ranch Call JACK ROTH . $735,000
Beautiful equestrian estate at Three Runs Plantation on two lots, over 13 acres of established grass with majestic views! The quality built huntbox has 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, custom kitchen in 1638 square feet of living space, and includes 5 stalls with automatic waterers, wash stall, tack/grooming stall and storage. There are 3 large paddocks, irrigation, security system, and stone entry with custom gate. Community amenities include riding rings, clubhouse, pool, fitness center, and miles of groomed riding trails.
Woolworth House COURTNEY CONGER . $790,000
Historic Winter Colony cottage with stables in downtown Aiken just steps from Hitchcock Woods, Aiken’s 2200-acre riding reserve! Delightful 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath home, updated in recent years, features high ceilings, wood floors, fireplace, and wall of windows overlooking patio and paddocks. For horses, there is a 3-stall shed row barn.
Black Sheep Farm
MIKE HOSANG or BRIAN CAVANAUGH . $689,000
Dine al fresco in the breezeway of this classic European courtyard farmhouse, overlooking koi pond and heated pool. Perfect for the Aiken lifestyle, with 3 en suite bedrooms, 2 wood-burning stoves, huge kitchen & greatroom with hardwood floors. Adjoining is an office, family room, laundry, workshop, 4 stalls, tack & feed room with paddocks & hardwoods beyond. Over 8 acres with 3-bay garage.
Willow Hill Farm . $1,050,000
COURTNEY CONGER or JANE PAGE THOMPSON
Historic 1910 farm recently updated features main residence with original woodwork, modernized kitchen, 5 bedrooms each with full bath. Brick home with 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths for guests or grooms. For horses, there are 2 original barns with a total of 18 stalls plus hay storage; and 8 fenced paddocks, each with run-in shed. Rolling pastures and riding arena complete the 22.81 acre farm.
Three Runs Plantation Call JACK ROTH . $699,000
Encompassing over 5 acres with 3 stall barn, this home is over 3,240 square feet including the master suite on the main floor. There are a total of 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, family room, gourmet chef’s kitchen and den/office. Natural gas and hi-speed fiber optic internet available, access to nearby riding rings and fitness center.
Thirty Oaks Farm $389,900
MIKE HOSANG | BRIAN CAVANAUGH
Charming 2 bedroom, 2 bath cottage with fireplace surrounded by horse country 12.38 acres. Equestrian amenities include 6-stall barn with feed/tack room, separate workshop, hay storage building, 10 turnouts, lay-up field, and 5 run-ins in perimeter fenced established pasture.
Courtney Conger Mike Hosang Jack Roth 803.645.3308 803.270.6358 803.341.8787 Randy Wolcott Brian Cavanaugh Jane Page Thompson 803.507.1142 803.624.6072 803.215.8232
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SEPTEMBER 31-02 | MYOPIA HUNT HORSE SHOW, Myopia Schooling Field, Hamilton, MA. CONTACT: myopiahunt.org. 01-03 | BSTRA LABOR DAY CAMPOUT, Carver, MA. CONTACT: Rose, 401-462-4805, rzariczny@verizon.net, bstra.org. 05 | AKF JUMPER SERIES-#12, Apple Knoll Farm, Millis, MA. CONTACT: appleknoll.com. 06-09 | FALLS CREEK FARM CQHA SHOW, Oneco, CT. CONTACT: Marge Tanner, 603-7463813, margetanner@aol.com, fallscreekfarm. com/list.events.
16 | BSTRA FALL HUNTER PACE, Douglas, MA. CONTACT: Sharon, 413-668-7606, hiddenhollowacres@comcast.net, bstra.org.
07 | CDCTA SCHOOLING SHOW, Westbrook Hunt Club, Westbrook, CT. CONTACT: Laura Claman, lauraclaman@outlook.com.
22 | MYOPIA HUNT OPEN MEET, Myopia Schooling Field, Hamilton, MA. CONTACT: myopiahunt.org.
07 | CTRA COCKAPONSETT STATE PARK RIDE, Chester, CT. CONTACT: Shane Emigh, 860-345-7553.
23 | BSTRA FALL BENEFIT RIDE, Scituate, RI. CONTACT: Lynn, 508-476-7094, lynnparesky@aol.com, bstra.org.
09 | BSTRA MT. JEFFERSON PLEASURE RIDE, Hubbardson, MA. CONTACT: Becky, 508476-3960, bstra@charter.net, bstra.org.
23 | CTRA LOWER SALMON RIVER RIDE, East Hampton, CT. CONTACT: Peggy Robinson, 860-309-0673; Stacey Dionne, 860-601-2624.
12-13 | HORSE POWER FARM CROSS COUNTRY DERBY, Canterbury CT. CONTACT: Ann Bowie, bowiea@sbcglobal.net, horsepowerfarm.info, 860-334-1772.
27-30 | EASTERN STATES EXPO DRAFT HORSE SHOW e t n field . TACT: thebige.com/horseshow.
07 | IFSHA REGION ONE CHAMPIONSHIP, Three County Fairgrounds, Northampton, MA. CONTACT: Danielle Barrasso, 413-433-1616, nefriesians@gmail.com, nefriesians.org.
28-30 | CTRA ANNUAL BOARDMAN MEMORIAL RIDE, Goshen, CT. CONTACT: Peggy Robinson, 860-309-0673.
09 | MASS. HORSEMEN’S COUNCIL CLASSIC HORSE SHOW, Briggs Stable, Hanover, MA. CONTACT: mahorsecouncil.com.
28 | MYOPIA HUNT JUNIOR OPENING MEET, Myopia Schooling Field, Hamilton, MA. CONTACT: myopiahunt.org.
09 | NHDEA FALL DRESSAGE SHOW, University of New Hampshire Show Grounds, Durham, NH. CONTACT: stefanierossetti@ gmail.com, nhdea.org.
30 | CRDA DRESSAGE SHOW, Apple Knoll Farm, Millis, MA. CONTACT: appleknoll.com.
12 | AKF JUMPER SERIES-#13 LAST SHOW & AWARDS, Apple Knoll Farm, Millis, MA. CONTACT: appleknoll.com. 12-15 | EASTERN STATES EXPO HUNTER SHOW one nal et n field MA. CONTACT: thebige.com/horseshow. 15-16 | NEW ENGLAND PINTO HORSE ASSOCIATION & ALL BREED SHOW FALLS CREEK FARM, Oneco, CT. CONTACT: neentries@gmail.com, kimsequine@snet.net, nepinto.com. 16 | CTRA BLUFF POINT RIDE, Groton, CT. CONTACT: Ruther Strontzer, 860-502-5623.
OCTOBER 03 | TSHA GENERAL MEETING, Hank’s Restaurant, Brooklyn, CT. 860-564-4700, info@tristatehorsemen.com. 06-08 | NEW ENGLAND PINTO HORSE ASSOCIATION & ALL BREED FUTURITY SHOW W/PAINT HORSE CLASSES, Falls Creek Farm, Oneco, CT. CONTACT: neentries@gmail.com, kimsequine@snet.net, nepinto.com. 08 | MYOPIA HUNT BLESSING OF THE HOUNDS, Myopia Schooling Field, Hamilton, MA. CONTACT: myopiahunt.org.
14 | BSTRA ROBINSON STATE PARK RIDE , Robinson State Park, Feeding Hills, MA. CONTACT: Sharon, 413-668-7606, hiddenhollowacres@comcast.net, bstra.org. 14 | CTRA TYLER MILL RIDE, Wallingford, CT. CONTACT: Diana Naples, 860-877-1643. 21 | CTRA BREAKFAST & RIDE, Wadsworth Falls Park, Middletown, CT. CONTACT: Cathy Clouse, 203-507-7360; Christel Maturo, 475-414-6840. 21 | MYOPIA HUNT NE HUNTER TRIALS adley al e tate a k o field MA. CONTACT: wendyjwood@comcast.net, myopiahunt.org. 21 | BSTRA MT. JEFFERSON PLEASURE RIDE, Hubbardston, MA. CONTACT: Becky, 508-476-3960, bstra@charter.net, bstra.org. 26 | MYOPIA HUNT JUNIOR HALLOWEEN HUNT, Myopia Schooling Field, Hamilton, MA. CONTACT: myopiahunt.org. 28 | CTRA TURKEY TROT, Berry Farm, Cheshire, CT. CONTACT: Cathy Clouse, 203-5077360; Christel Maturo, 475-414-6840. 28 | BSTRA GREAT PUMPKIN RIDE, Carver, MA. CONTACT: Becky, 508-476-3960, bstra@ charter.net, bstra.org.
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