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Tips for staying mentally healthy in college.

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features 43 Get Down to (Flat) Work Use flatwork to improve your horse over fences.

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46 Cold Snap

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52 A Cross-Country Jumping Primer A look at different jumps found on the cross-country field and how to properly ride them.

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EQUISUL- SDT

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(Sulfadiazine/Trimethoprim) Oral Suspension For use in horses only.

NADA 141-360 CAUTION Federal law (USA) restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.

DESCRIPTION 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.

Figure 1. Structure of sulfadiazine

CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY 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.

Table 2. Median (Range) of sulfadiazine and trimethoprim pharmacokinetics parameters following repeat dosing of 24 mg/kg bid EQUISUL-SDT for 7 days to six horses in fed condition Drug

Sulfadiazine

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4.75 (1.00–12.00)

8.50 (0.50–12.00)

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17.63 (10.10–31.15)

0.78 (0.60–1.14)

AUC 0–12 (last dose) (hr*¾g/mL)

159.35 (73.90–282.54)

5.47 (3.31–10.91)

7.80 (6.78–10.39)

3.00 (2.31–4.96)

Figure 2. Structure of trimethoprim

T 1/2 (hr)

Each mL of EQUISUL-SDT contains 400 mg combined active ingredients (333 mg sulfadiazine and 67 mg trimethoprim) in an aqueous suspension.

INDICATION EQUISUL-SDT is indicated for the treatment of lower respiratory tract infections in horses caused by susceptible strains of Streptococcus equi subsp. zooepidemicus.

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Shake 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.

CONTRAINDICATIONS EQUISUL-SDT is contraindicated in horses with a known allergy to sulfadiazine, sulfonamide class antimicrobials, or trimethoprim.

WARNING Do not use in horses intended for human consumption.

HUMAN WARNINGS Not for use in humans. For use in animals only. Keep this and all drugs out of the reach of children. Consult a physician in the case of accidental human exposure.

Antimicrobial drugs, including sulfonamides, can cause mild to severe allergic reactions in some individuals. Avoid direct contact of the product with the skin, eyes, mouth, and clothing. Persons with a known sensitivity to sulfonamides or trimethoprim should avoid exposure to this product. If DQ DOOHUJLF UHDFWLRQ RFFXUV H J VNLQ UDVK KLYHV GLIÂżFXOW\ breathing, facial swelling) seek medical attention.

PRECAUTIONS Prescribing antibacterial drugs in the absence of a proven or strongly VXVSHFWHG EDFWHULDO LQIHFWLRQ LV XQOLNHO\ WR SURYLGH EHQHÂżW 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 EHQHÂżWV 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 GHÂżFLHQF\ 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.

ADVERSE REACTIONS $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. Table 1. Number of Horses with Adverse Reactions During the Field Study with EQUISUL-SDT Adverse Reactions

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29 (33%)

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2 (1.1%)

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To report suspected adverse events, for technical assistance or to obtain a copy of the MSDS, contact Aurora Pharmaceutical LLC at 888-215-1256 or www.aurorapharmaceutical.com. For additional information about adverse drug experience reporting for animal drugs, contact FDA at 1-888-FDA-VETS or online at http://www.fda.gov/AnimalVeterinary/SafetyHealth.

MICROBIOLOGY 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 Âą HIIHFWLYHQHVV ÂżHOG 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.

Table 3. Trimethoprim/sulfadiazine minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) valuesa of isolates recovered from horses with lower respiratory infection caused by Streptococcus equi subsp. zooepidemicus treated with EQUISUL-SDT in the U.S. (2010–2011) Treatment Outcome

Success

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0.12/2.4 to 0.5/9.5

0.12/2.4 to 0.5/9.5

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.

EFFECTIVENESS $ 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.

Table 4. Overall Clinical Effectiveness Results

Least Square Means

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Saline

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61%

13.1%

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ANIMAL SAFETY 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 VLJQLÂżFDQWO\ KLJKHU PHDQ VHUXP FUHDWLQLQH FRQFHQWUDWLRQV DQG WKRVH LQ WKH ; DQG ; JURXSV GHPRQVWUDWHG VWDWLVWLFDOO\ VLJQLÂżFDQWO\ 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.

STORAGE CONDITIONS Store at 59°– 86° F (15°– 30° C). Brief periods up to 104° F (40° C) are permitted. Protect from freezing.

HOW SUPPLIED EQUISUL-SDT is available in the following package sizes: 135 mL 280 mL 560 mL 900 mL

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Braving the Cold With November comes the chillier temperatures, fuzzier horses, and an overwhelming desire to hibernate. Because we can’t all escape the cold, we have to work with it.

A question that pops up at the barn often, especially on those really chilly days where it doesn’t seem like you could possibly wear any more layers, is “is it too cold to ride?” Our own Kelley Roche got to the bottom of it, and included some ways to stay riding safely this winter, in “Cold Snap” on page 46.

While you’re braving the chill, Jane Carlton’s “Get Down to (Flat) Work” on page 43 has some riding ideas, particularly if you are looking to advance your jumping rounds while keeping four feet on the ground. Or, if you’re an eventer, check out Christina Keim’s cross-country primer on page 52 where she discusses the different fences seen on course and the proper way to ride them.

Lastly, we know that the colder weather can get to your mental state as well.

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Enjoy the chillier temps (because we will be wishing for them come summer), get out and ride, and be sure to give your extra hairy horses a pat for us!

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the arena, GGT’s Butterfly Mats have been a staple in the company for years. Now, they have released the Butterfly Mat 2.0. This next generation mat is more durable and sturdier than its predecessor, is UV and chemical resistant, made from

recycled materials, shock absorbent, water-permeable, and interlocking with a tongue and groove system.

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Keeping our horses happy and healthy is most horse owners’ primary goal. With horses being on their feet most of the time, what they are standing on or moving over is of high importance. GGT Footing makes sure that, regardless of if your horse is in the ring or in the barn, your horse has the best footing. Originally a German textile company by the name of Polywert, the 23-year-old company was one of the first to incorporate fibers into arena footing. Due to such high demand in the United States, the Polysols plant in Spartanburg, SC, was opened in 2008, and since, GGT Footing has become the company’s footing division. Today, GGT Footing serves some of the biggest clients in the equestrian industry, supplying textile footing at venues including the Kentucky Horse Park, Spruce Meadows, Fieldstone Show Park, Skidmore Showgrounds, and at events such as the 2017 World Cup Finals, the 2018 World Equestrian Games, and the 2018 Great Lakes Equestrian Festival.

You may be asking yourself, “What is so special about GGT Footing?”

The answer is simple; all GGT Footing blends are 100% polyester—therefore they do not break down over time. The different ratio of the fiber/ geotextiles blends can custom fit any arena type, size, sand base, and discipline-factors all of which each customer will need to consider. The staff at GGT Footing makes sure that each customer gets what they are looking for within their budget, a method that has made them a product, and a name, known by almost every equestrian.

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mind, GGT has also recently released their Budget Mat. Covering 25% more ground than the GGT Butterfly Mat 2.0, this mat got its name by keeping down the cost by removing the interlocking system and a few other highlight traits of the new 2.0.

2018 has been a big year for GGT, as the company also expanded their paddock grid options. The new Elastic Grid is designed to help with uneven surfaces to prevent tensions and strains. This product is ideal for paddocks, horse walkers, wash areas, parking lots, walkways, open stalls, and for erosion control and root protection.

This happens to also be the only flexible grid system on the market.

In addition to their new mats, GGT Footing just released a new Groomer this month. This new and improved version of their original Groomer is the optimal tool to keep GGT Footing in prime condition. The new addition, imported from Germany, “will come in various sizes at reasonable prices,” states GGT Footing National Account Manager Cynthia Brewster-Keating.

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East-West Arena Construction Finding someone who can install arena footing properly is just as important as finding the right footing. Originally a trucking and excavating company, East-West Arena Construction has evolved since its infancy in 2006. Owned and run

by Mike and Naomi Waidlich, EastWest began installing GGT Footing back in 2011. With Mike’s extensive excavating background and Naomi’s equestrian background, East-West has developed into a one-stop shop for people looking to get serious about their equestrian property.

Among the many projects East-West and GGT have collaborated on, a few of the heavy hitters are Fieldstone Show Park, Ethel Walker School, Kelianda Farm, Mount Holyoke College’s indoor arena, and their very first collaborative job, StoneleighBurnham School.

Right around the same time that they started working with GGT Footing, East-West also started doing equine site development.

The crew now does various equine services in addition to installing arenas, including fencing, septic

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systems, driveways, land clearing, site-prep, and paddocks. “We do a little bit of everything in the equestrian world,” shares Mike.

Having a site designer on-staff has tremendously helped East-West and their customers. By digitally laying out the property for clients, they have the opportunity to see what their farm will look like beforehand, while East-West sees it through to completion. “It’s helpful to the customers,” Mike states, “because they can move stuff around. It’s nice to have that visual so we can work with people in the design aspect as well.”

Though they don’t actually build the barns themselves, they work with

the builders to help get the job done.

“We try to be a one-stop shop, where you don’t need 15 different contractors in there; we try to do everything from pouring concrete all the way up to the arena footing,” Mike explains.

“We see things through the eyes of horse people because we are horse people.”

Whether you ride in a tiny round pen or an elite training stadium, all forms of riding can benefit from the best footing and installation. To learn more or receive a quote for GGT Footing, visit polysols.com and to get in touch with Mike and Naomi of East-West Arena Construction, visit their website at eastwestconstruction.com.

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We love this moment between Madeleine Long and Ich Will Spass after a spectacular test at the 2018 North American Youth Championships.

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At some point or another, every horse owner will look at his or her horse and think, “Does he look off?”

Identifying lameness can be frustrating and difficult, so Dr. G. Robert Grisel sought out to change that. In this spiral-bound book, readers will find new ways to decode equine lameness. Filled with hundreds of photos, charts, and diagrams, along with links to outside sources such as case studies, Dr. Grisel gives equestrians the tools they need to interpret and correctly perceive what they are seeing in their equine.

BOTTOM LINE: Whether you’re a seasoned equestrian or just bought your first horse, you will want this book on your shelf to reference the next time you think your horse is lame.

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FINDING MR. RIGHT The Right Horse Initiative, an initiative dedicated to increasing the number of successful horse adoptions, is launching My Right Horse, a platform that connects potential adopters with available horses. The website will simplify the process of searching for and adopting a horse by collecting information on adoptable horses into one location and standardizing the quality of information, photos, and videos of available equines.

“Traditionally, a challenge for adopters has been the lack of centralized information on available horses and consistency in horse listings. My Right Horse eliminates that barrier,” stated Christy Counts, President of The Right Horse Initiative.

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The Power to Heal A study performed by the University of Nottingham, Kazan Federal University, and Moscow State Academy discovered a new way to decrease a horse’s recovery time after an injury. After injecting plasmid DNA with equine genes for Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor and Fibroblast Growth Factor 2 into torn

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Equine Affaire

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» THIS YEAR, EQUINE AFFAIRE WILL MARK ITS

» Though founded in 1993, the first Equine Affaire was held in

» In 2017, the bay state’s Equine Affaire featured almost 400 ex-

» The November event’s Versatile Horse & Rider Competition

» Eugenia Snyder, the founder and president of Equine Affaire,

Ohio in 1994 and remained a single event until 1998, when the Massachusetts event was added. A single exposition was held in Kentucky in 2005, but it was thought that the event was located too close to the Ohio Equine Affaire. will celebrate its 11th running and feature competitors tackling challenges that include jumping, various gymkhana games, working gates, riding through “spooky objects,” and more.

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hibitors and held more than 120 clinics, seminars, and demos over its four-day period. The 2018 event has more than 450 vendors and over 200 sessions scheduled.

announced her retirement and the transition of the ownership and management of Equine Affaire, Inc. to Coagi Long, the company’s then-vice president and executive producer, in June of this year.

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body clip of our tester’s horse’s winter coat, and they also have a Quick Charge feature for the little jobs. You can use them with the cord if you need some more time, though our tester noticed that her clipping time was almost cut in half with these. With an option of 3,000 and 3,700 strokes per minute and the ability to house Wahl’s wide range of detachable blades, these clippers make it easy to get the job done.

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The Importance of a Great Horse Part II: What to Look for When Choosing a Vaulting Horse

By Christina Keim

LAST MONTH, WE EXPLORED THE ROLE of the longeur in the success of a vaulting team. This month, we will take a look at another critical member: the vaulting horse.

The demands on the vaulting horse vary, depending on the level of vaulter that they are carrying. Some horses are versatile enough to suit vaulters from novice to more advanced, while others are specialists at a given level.

“There is no cookie cutter recipe on what makes a great horse,” says Julie Divita, vaulting program director for Webb Ranch, home of the Portola Valley Vaulters in Portola Valley, CA. “There are more exceptions to the rule than those that follow it.”

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There is a common misperception that draft horses are the preferred breed for vaulting; in fact, the higher up vaulters get in the sport, the fewer drafts you see. Drafts and draft crosses are more common in the introductory divisions, but breeds like a ingers Arabians, Quarter Horses, and others are also often used at these levels.

Regardless of the level, what these horses have in common is the ability to focus on the longeur rather than the activity of the vaulter; they also tend to be well balanced and have strong backs. “Horses are kind creatures and want to please, but you can’t teach the tolerance,” says Divita. “The best experience for vaulters is to have a horse that lets them do their vaults.” ore t an oo ing or a s ecific bree ivita says she looks for a trainable temperament in her horses. When meeting a possible new horse, she uses her “bucket test:” she drops a bucket after walking up to the horse. “You want the one who wants to know what is in the bucket,” says Divita. “Avoid the one who spooks or kicks at it. You can often

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work with the ones in the middle.”

At the highest levels, the horse is part of t e a ter s fina score any ere rom 15-25% of the mark, depending on the test and level. “We want an equine athlete with a clear gait in the trot or canter,” says Divita.

“One that doesn’t show tension, is accepting of the aids, and with the use of the longe line and driving aids, can come round into the rein. These horses are as well trained, athletic, and professional as any other discipline.”

In vaulting, the horse’s back becomes a stage, on which vaulters perform a gymnastic and dance routine. The composition score considers how well the vaulter uses their stage; moves must be executed over the neck, croup, sides, and back of the horse. “To get a good score, you must use the entire length of the horse,” says Divita. “So a horse it a onger bac an a at to ine o t to their tail set, is a real advantage.”

Vaulting is a sport that emphasizes horsemanship from the introductory lessons through elite performance; the American Vaulting Association (AVA) has a horsemanship program that teaches young people about grooming, tacking, and other basic care of the mounts. For the horses offering these one on one experiences for young people, a gentle temperament is critical.

Within the sport, both the AVA and the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) provide horse recognition programs that acknowledge both these lower level “Steady Eddie” types, as well as those horses with more athletic movement and quality. The AVA’s program provides recognition based strictly on rider results, whereas the USEF Horse of the Year program is based on horse score. “Often the winners are not the same horses because these horses have different qualities,” says Divita.

As with any other discipline, choosing the rig t matc is abo t fin ing a orse t at is good at the job you want them to do. “Just as not all horses like to jump, not all horses make good vaulting horses,” says Divita.

“You are looking for temperament, harmony with the horse, and ‘vaultability.’”

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“I see students just talking to horses in our stalls, and you can see the waves of stress coming off them.”

- Chris Brown

Stay Balanced In her 34 years as a riding team coach for Mount Holyoke College in South Hadley, MA, C.J. Law’s riders have competed in more than 25 national championships, with 20+ national individual championships along the way. She knows about the pressures that riders face in college, starting with that skill that’s as hard out of the saddle as it is on a horse’s back: balance. For the first time [students] have the freedom of being in charge of their own schedule,” C.J. says.

“They’re suddenly on their own—sink or swim.”

You may want to ride “just a little bit more” at the barn, even though you might be facing exams this week and should put academics ahead of your horse hobby. This tug-of-war puts stress on students that

they may not have known before, when they had a parent or an advisor coaching them through the rigors of high school demands.

“It can be hard,” C.J. says. “[Students] are here for the academics, but they still love their ‘hobby’ of horses and riding.”

There Is a Limit When making sure that her riders are well positioned for the challenges of their young adult life, one of the first red ags C.J. watches for is sleep specifically, not enough of it.

“I notice the rider who maybe oversleeps a little, because she may be burning midnight oil to get everything done. She could be getting sleep-deprived,” she says.

Feeding into the sleep challenge is a mantra that many young women already know—the Wonder Woman Complex where women can do anything and everything if they work harder. This list doesn’t end, and it’s neither fair nor realistic: not in high school, not in college, and not later in life.

“There is a limit to how much a rider can take on,” C.J. says, “even if she won’t admit it or might not even see it yet.”

College prepares you for adult life, and C.J. cautions against thinking that you should feel invincible. “Later in life, women are expected to balance a lot of things: work, family, and hobbies,” she says. “These are

skills that are often built in college.”

The Value of Mentors Two thousand miles west of Mount Holyoke College, Chris Brown is starting her day in Billings, MT, where she is an associate professor of equine studies and the faculty advisor of Rocky Mountain College’s (RMC) International Horse Shows Association team.

Although Chris is starting her thirteenth year with Rocky Mountain College, her time with the campus is even longer; she is also an RMC alumna. This gives her remarkable insight into what her students face. “So many things that my students are going through, I’ve been through as well, which helps,” she says. “I was a transfer student. I worked all through school. I was poor. I had to work really hard to keep everything moving forward.”

One challenge she sees many freshman students face is homesickness, even if they are reluctant to admit it. “I want them to sit down with me or another professor as soon as they’re having problems; we become their parents, their cheerleaders, their psychologists,” she says. Because that can be an awkward situation, Chris sets up student mentors for her incoming students. “I make sure they have an older student, an upperclassman, right from the start. Sometimes it’s easier to talk with another student than it is to talk with an adult.”

C.J. watches out for her riders but also encourages them to sit down with her or another professor as soon as they feel like they might be taking on too much. “We can help them sort out what truly needs to be done today and what can wait until tomorrow or next week,” she explains.

“This is what we’re here for—yes, the academic side and yes, the athletic side, but also these life skills that our students are building in college.”

Sometimes your mentor may not talk back. Chris says that as communities learn more about the value of mental health through all phases of life, horses are gaining

Sit down with a mentor and let them know what you’re feeling before you get overwhelmed.

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Just visiting the barn to talk to or groom the horses can be a stress reliever while in college.

a rightful status boost from the increased awareness. “I remember what it was like, growing up where you felt like you didn’t have anything else in the world except that horse,” she says. “I see students just talking to horses in our stalls, and you can feel the waves of stress coming off them.”

Come at It Another Day The freedom of college comes with a responsibility in scheduling that takes time to fully develop. “Sometimes students come to college and they’re used to having something scheduled, and then having something else scheduled, and having

another something scheduled,” Chris says.

“Now they’re in college and they’re the ones in charge of their schedules.” She laughs, “Guess what, things are going to go wrong!

It can’t all happen; it can’t all get done.

That’s where I can step in and say, ‘Don’t worry about class today.’”

As a training program for life, it may be tempting to think that students should master these overachieving, do-it-all skills right away. But that’s not how skills are built, Chris says, even though in the horse world “you have to prove yourself over and over every day.” It’s more important to know how to prioritize what needs to get done with

the resources you have available. “I am diligent in saying to my students, ‘Sometimes life just bites you in the butt, and you pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and come at it another day,’” she explains.

Some days, the best way to get things done is to know when to push through some of your to-do list and when to say, Hey, I can’t fit that in today. The key is to reach out to a professor, counselor, or advisor and let them know what you’re feeling.

Don’t just stop going to class or start skipping assignments; work with someone you trust to manage your workload before you get in trouble.

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dramatically bad effect on your academic career.

• Set realistic, not overachieving, goals for yourself. Yes, you can do anything; that doesn’t mean you need to do everything. Remember that unexpected things can and will go wrong along the way; it’s just how life works.

• If you get in trouble with deadlines or situations, reach out sooner than later. Your college’s advisors, counselors and professors want you to succeed. Being honest, respectful, and candid will go a long way toward getting help.

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• Get enough sleep. The amount of sleep each person needs will vary, but most college students need eight to 10 hours of sleep each night. Very few college students get the sleep they need.

• Eat healthy. Juice smoothies, an apple or two, handfuls of nuts, and plenty of water will fuel your body better than fast food and vending machine fare.

• Go easy on the drinking. Alcohol (for those of age) may be a common part of college life, but too much can have a

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m ing goo at or is a necessary foundation for any horse and any rider at any e e en a orse is atte ro er y an e t fit an strong t ey are ab e to s o rom behind and give you the best jump they possibly can,” says Jennifer Ritucci, head trainer at a e o e in e ay en jumping any type of course, the question will be asked of you and your horse to be able to engt en an s orten s e contin es ny time you land from a line, your horse will need to be rebalanced and have their stride collected so they are able to give you a clean ea c ange i necessary o a so nee a balanced turn so you can continue to the ne t m on an e en r yt mica stri e

With all jumping horses, straightness and e enness are ita or s ccess ccor ing to Jennifer, a horse that moves evenly and builds equal muscle tone on both sides is easier to ee straig t to t e m s is is important in hunter classes, as horses need to jump square and stay straight down t e ines t a so is im ortant en co rses become more technical and challenging, as your horse needs to jump straight and be able to land either lead for smoothness and ba ance Sheryl MacLeod, owner and trainer at Turning Point Show Stables in East Kingston, agrees yo r orse is on is ore an and pulling, or falling behind your leg, you on t be ba ance or a e a so t r yt m Without a balanced, rhythmic canter, you on t fin a so t correct istance to a m Sheryl explains to her students that their horse has to be in a “box”—the rider sits in the middle of the horse in the middle of that bo yo r orses s o er a s rig t as you turn left, then he has stepped out of the box and the student has to correct that,” she e ains try to teac st ents rig t a ay that they have to feel where their horse’s body parts are and that they have to be proactive in making sure their horse stays softly in t e bo ri er as to stay connecte with their horse and still create a forward, r yt mic canter

THE HOW

o yo e eci e to ram yo r at or While a simple session of walking, trotting, an cantering is a ays beneficia t e a dition of poles or cavaletti can bring your training to t e ne t e e Jennifer likes to set poles in a bending four-stride line to a straight four-stride line to a bending four-stride line to have her stuents ractice t gi es a ot o ariety into what you can have them practice which is often times what they see in a show ring,” she says ometimes yo a e a or ar ine to a forward line where other times you have a forward line to a collected line and then have to mo e again ee t e re etition not only helps the kids and adults establish feel and connection with the horse’s stride, but e s t e orses get bro e an a stab e Sheryl also has her riders practice lengthening an s ortening t e orses stri e “The goal is to make it appear that hardly anyt ing as c ange i e a ing my students come off the rail and canter down t e arter ine t e first time a e t em ride a quiet collected canter, then the next time I’ll ask them to ride the canter as if they ere m ing a co rse try to get my ri ers to fin t e canter ere t eir orse m s t e best ery orse as a s eet s ot at t e 44

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canter, so to speak. And the goal is getting the rider to recognize where that canter is.” ecoming e -sc oo e on t e at isn t just reserved for advanced riders. “With the less experienced crew, I start out by doing a lot of transitions and basic dressage,” Jennifer says. “Teaching them to leg-yield and half-pass off the quarter line has been key to teaching them how to use their aids.

Lengthening up the long side and shortening on the short side followed by a circle helps teach them the different gears of the horse and learning their balance.” ne o enni er s a orite e ercises it less experienced riders is to build a straight line of poles with three strides to three strides, and have students practice either a ing stri es or ea ing t em o t ee

EXERCISES TO TRY AT HOME

the distance between the rails a bit shorter base on t e orses stri e engt s e says “Once they can do that in a straight line with ease, I will then add a bending line and start bringing them to the next level and increase the technicality of the exercise.” ery tai ors at or to bot a ri er an orses strengt s an ea nesses might have a rider and horse that falls right through a turn and falls right to the jump.

First, we will do some shoulder-in work and eg yie ing on t e at en i a e them canter through the standards with no poles or jumps just riding a straight line, a straight horse, and counting strides and then halting straight. Then I add poles and continue the exercise focusing on the straightness of the line and the straight-

ness of the horse and the rider.” it any at or remember t at t e horse often mimics what the rider does— for better and for worse. “If we fall left, the horse falls left; if we lean right, the horse leans right,” says Sheryl. “I try to have my ri ers not on y ee ere t eir orse s bo y parts are but also their own body parts.

When you and your horse are tracking straight, you should have equal weight in both stirrups, both seat bones should have an equal amount of pressure, and your hips should be even, wide, and square.”

No matter where you are in your training, flatwork will forever be a benefit for improving work over fences. So now that you have your homework, go out and ride!

Both trainers recommend utilizing lateral w r n the at inc uding eg yie d and ha pa t impr e c ur ew r .

Bending-Straight-Bending Poles Set a bending four-stride line of poles (48’ for a 12’ stride) to a straight four-stride line of poles to a bending four-stride line of poles.

First, ride the four strides through each set of poles. Then, try adding and removing strides. What about a bending three to a straight four to a bending three? Or why not try a bending four to a straight five to a bending three?

Straight to Straight Poles Set a straight three-stride line of poles (36’ for a 12’ stride) to a straight three-stride line of poles. For a horse with a smaller or larger stride, adjust accordingly.

First, ride the three strides. Then, experiment with adding and removing strides in either or both sets of lines.

Ride the Quarter Line At a canter, come off the rail and down the quarter line of the ring. The first time, try collecting the canter.

The next time around, aim for a working canter, making sure to keep the horse straight and between the aids.

Repeat.

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As people in the Northeast batten down the hatches for winter, equestrians have to consider their options for training during the snow and ice infested months. Some seek haven in the warmer parts of the country, while others have no choice but to brave the cold temperatures. In order to help trainers and riders during the toughest part of the year, we spoke to Dr. Aimee Eggleston, DVM of Eggleston Equine, LLC in Woodstock, CT, and trainer Monica Hunt of Cornerstone Farm in Haverhill, MA, about what you need to know for safe cold weather exercise.

Stay Healthy

Right off the bat, Dr. Eggleston tells us that horses can deal with the cold much better than humans. “Horses in good body condition can withstand temperatures up to negative 40 degrees Fahrenheit,� states Dr. Eggleston.

Given, according to Dr. Eggleston, the horse has an unclipped coat, has access to a threesided southern-facing shed or tree line, must not be exposed to the elements (as anything wet on their coat will disturb the insulation underneath), and are not exposed to elements

r n the at and with p e are great way t eep y ur h r e acti e with ut training int in the winter.

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Trace clipping your horse can help prevent sweating.

like driving cold rains and sleets that compromise their natural undercoats, and has access to forage sources such as long stem hay.

Luckily, most of us in the Northeast don’t have temperatures in the negative 40s, but it is still important that horses are fed the proper amount during the colder weather, especially if you choose to continue to exercise the horse. Diet obviously plays a big role when it comes to conditioning horses, as lack of movement and water can lead to impaction colic. “Horses must increase their caloric intake by approximately 15-20% for every 10 degree drop in temperature below 30 degrees Fahrenheit,” Dr. Eggleston states. This is especially important for horses still working in the winter months, as diet and exercise go hand in hand for proper health.

Remain Active

Though we feel the need to curl up in a ball on the cold days of the year, it is important that we keep our horses moving, even if it is not heavy work or conditioning. Both Dr. Eggleston and Monica urge horse owners to keep their horses active in the wintertime. “Horses should not ‘hibernate’ for the winter. They specifically need to move,” shares Dr. Eggleston.

Monica, who trains in Florida and Massachusetts, keeps some of her lesson horses in the Northeast during the winter and changes their schedules with the weather. “When it gets really cold, like 15 degrees or below, we only hand walk the horses or turn them out briefly.” Above 15 degrees, Monica has lesson horses working mostly on the flat, avoiding heavy work and jumps. “We tend to jump smaller, and work on more flat work and exercises in the winter, such as ground poles, and work on the rider’s position as well as the horse.” She adds that it is important to keep in mind what prime fitness may require of a horse and adjust accordingly. “We try not to keep [the horses] too fit in the winter because they would need so much work,” she says.

With most training stables having a smaller, indoor arena, Monica also expresses her concerns for her horses’ soundness, “I think it is too hard on their muscles, their joints, and their respiratory system.

That is what we worry about the most.”

Take Your Time

When riding in the cold months, warm-up and cool down times are critical. Dr. Eggleston shares that “if your horse does well with 10 minutes of warm-up in the warm months, add another five to 10 minutes in the cold weather.” Taking the warm-up slow, riders

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should keep in mind the horse’s factors: have they been outside running around before riding or have they been standing in a cold stall all night? If a rider cuts a warm-up short, especially when the horse really needs it, injuries are more likely to occur.

Cooling down is just as important as the warm-up.

“It is important to help limit muscle stiffness and soreness and/or limit the horse from developing the chills,” says Dr. Eggleston. After 10 to 15 minutes of calm walking at the end of a ride, the rider should look for signs that the horse’s respiratory rate has gone back to normal. “Watch for decreased nostril flaring, watch for ‘popped’ veins to return flat, and you want the skin to be dry,” shares Dr. Eggleston.

For horses that are not blanketed and not clipped, the horse can return to turnout once the skin is dry, even if the outer hairs are a bit damp, according to Dr. Eggleston. However, on the flip side, the blanketed horse will need to be completely dried before returning to pasture, as the wet sweat will be trapped and can give the horse a chill.

Monica’s approach is to avoid the sweat all together, when possible. “If we have a lesson horse that tends to get sweaty, we trace clip them,” shares

Monica. “You try to avoid sweating the best you can; I would say that most lessons have more walk breaks than normal to try to avoid getting the horse sweaty at all.”

Dr. Eggleston also recommends using a quarter sheet on clipped horses during the warm-up and cooldown when temperatures are below 20 degrees Fahrenheit. She adds that horses “should not be blanketed should not be blanketed during ‘work’ at all.” Dr. Eggleston states, “if properly warmed up, they do not need it; they may overheat.”

Final Thoughts

Keeping your horse fit in the winter can be very challenging with the unpredictable weather we face in the Northeast, especially in the winter months.

Each horse is going to be a bit different when it comes to the winter, so it is the rider’s and trainer’s job to keep work consistent but light and intently pay attention to your horse’s soundness and hindrances caused by the cold weather. In the end, regular exercise through the winter will make for a quicker route back into prime shape before the next show season.

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How to Tackle Common Cross-Country Fences

BY CHRISTINA KEIM | PHOTOS BY TERISÉ COLE Riding cross-country fences safely requires more than just aiming for the middle and hoping it all works out.

In fact, there is a fair amount of specific technique required, and riders must factor in variables such as the shape of the fence and terrain on approach or landing when considering how to best tackle each obstacle.

Allie Sacksen, a four-star eventing trainer and coach who runs von Sacksen Eventing in Chester County, PA, says that generally speaking, there are three main categories of cross-country fence: verticals, oxers, and jumps with no height. Riders must master slightly different techniques for each category. Equally important for horses and riders competing at the lower levels is to develop a true feel of correct rhythm. “The rider needs to be able to smoothly change their pace and speed,” says Allie.

Here, Allie will explain how to safely, effectively, and confidently approach and jump each category of cross-country fence.

VERTICAL FENCES “Vertical” cross-country fences are those jumps that will ride most similarly to a vertical show jump, and

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will, in general, require similar technique. Included here are up banks, gates, jumps with flat faces, downhill jumps, square faced oxers, and some steeper coops.

“It is the ground line that determines whether it jumps like a vertical shape or an oxer shape,” says Allie. “A vertical fence with a line of flowers placed in front of it will ride like an oxer, while an oxer that has a very upright face with not as much of a ground line will ride like a vertical.”

Vertical fences require the respect of both horse and rider, and it is important to both organize the canter and stay balanced with the upper body. As the rider adjusts her gallop or traveling canter to a jumping canter, she should first stretch up the shoulders and then hold lightly with the thigh and hand. “It is a feeling like you are downshifting,” says Allie. “As the fence gets closer, the [rider’s] shoulder should stretch away from it while the hands soften. This will allow the horse to really jump up and around.”

Up banks are one style of fence which is now fairly unique to cross-country, though they used to appear in old school hunter and jumper derby courses. “I

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you land on your feet?’” Riders should keep a little extra strength and engagement in their core when jumping downhill. “Keep your eyes off in the distance once you are about five strides out,” says Allie. “Don’t look down.”

Up banks must be ridden like a vertical jump as opposed to an oxer.

think these are harder for horses to read, and then riders try to compensate too much,” says Allie. “They must be ridden like a vertical. Allow the horse to come up through the withers, and remember they need to get their back end up as well as their front end.”

Trotting up banks, even on a course, can be a good way to develop a feel for them so long as the rider remembers to support with the leg. “It is not going to hurt if you get off the horse’s back and grab mane a little early,” says Allie. “It is better to get in position and hold it than to change it incorrectly at the last minute.”

Downhill fences and down drops ride in a similar manner to each other. Both should be approached from an organized, balanced pace—which may mean a trot or collected canter.

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OXERS Cross-country fences that mimic the feel of a show jumping oxer include chevrons, trakehners, uphill fences, hogsbacks, feeders, brush fences, and the ubiquitous telephone pole oxer.

Additionally, many common portable cross-country fences are now designed with a slightly sloping face, some width, and a clear forward ground line, meaning that they will have at least a slightly ascending feel to them. This design tends to be more horse and rider friendly and forgiving of mistakes than vertical fences.

“For an oxer style fence, you can gallop to it more, and the rider does not need to adjust their upper body as much,” says Allie. “The horse still needs to be on their hindquarters more than when they are traveling between fences, but the adjustment isn’t as extreme as for a vertical.”

Uphill fences are not oxers per se, but should be jumped from a little bit more pace and power than the same kind of fence set on flat ground. They are also distinct from up banks, in that jumps uphill have a clear landing. “You need to maintain momentum all the way to the base of the jump,” says Allie. “Then you sit down only in the last three strides,

Riders should soften their hands to allow the horse to use their head and neck for balance over downhill fences and drops.

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A chevron fence is considered an oxer, thanks to its ascending face.

stretching up while closing the leg to keep momentum.”

To ride oxer style fences well on cross-country, riders must play with learning the difference between having the horse in a flat, long canter, and being up and balanced. “You have to learn to create the feeling of galloping uphill,” says Allie.

FENCES WITHOUT HEIGHT Fences without height include water and ditches, but beyond the introductory levels of the sport, these obstacles can be combined either directly or in succession with verticals or oxer type jumps. That being said, these “glamor jumps” of cross-country tend to both intimidate and excite riders; here, proper technique is critical.

When it comes to the water, most of the time the question is embedded in a complex which includes options for multiple levels. “The visual approach has a lot to do with how you will ride it,” says Allie. “The water might be on the peak of a hill, at the bottom of the hill, or in the middle of a flat section. You also have to think about the lighting, as it might not be the same when you ride it as when you walked it.”

When the entrance to the water is a simple splash through, or “beach” entrance, the question must be treated as a jump without height. “You must adopt a secure position,” says Allie.

“Heels in, deep seat, shoulders back, hands pressing forward and held a little wide.” In this position, the rider is prepared for nearly any eventuality from the horse and is also able to give positive encouragement. “For a beach entrance, you don’t usually have to be very accurate because they are flagged wide,” says Allie. “You can also approach in any gait, even the walk. Your position will be the same, keep your eyes on the exit, and stay positive with the leg and hand.” Once in the water, focus on maintaining the horse’s rhythm while keeping your eyes looking towards the exit.

Ditches are an obstacle that Allie says is more of a rider fence than a horse fence. “I like to train both the horse and rider to get comfortable walking small ditches,” says Allie. “We school them until they are happy and relaxed.”

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the water. Keeping a feeling of a positive hand is important, as this will allow the horse to visually assess the fence. “A positive hand is a feeling that the rider is pushing the hands towards the obstacle,” says Allie. “This encourages the horse to lower their neck and stretch their head down.”

Ditches are one fence style best approached at a slightly slower speed, either a rather “bouncy” canter or a trot. “We use the term ‘coffin canter’ to describe the type of collected canter you want at the ditch,” says Allie. “Or you can trot. I love the trot so much. The rider is more secure, and if the horse is going to add a stutter step it is easier for the rider to add leg.”

While the horse is allowed to take a look at the ditch, the rider must keep their eyes looking past it. When approaching a trakehner, an oxer style fence made of a log suspended over a ditch, the rider should keep her eye on the top of the log, and then three strides out look up and into the distance.

GENERAL TIPS Riding cross-country confidently comes from logging many positive experiences, but there is likely always going to be at least once fence that makes a rider nervous. Allie recommends slowing down a little before the approach to these fences to then add leg in the final strides—ride positively to the fence to boost confidence without chasing the horse past the rhythm. “Slow down so that you can kick on,” she says.

Allie says that when a specific fence or question on the course looks intimidating, the best thing to do is walk it over and over until you start to feel comfortable. “Any level can look big,” says Allie. “Walk the fences you have questions about specifically and pick spots for your eye to look at, remembering that you will be on a horse and higher up.”

Finally, try to not overcomplicate your ride. “I’ve learned that you have to trust your eye,” says Allie. “If you are drawn to look at the base, it will probably ride like a vertical, and if your eye wants to stay at the top of the fence, it will probably ride like an oxer. Just try to be aware of where your eye goes when you look at the fence.”

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Take the whole family for a ride through the West Maui Mountains!

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Surf’s Up! in Maui, Hawaii

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BY KELLEY ROCHE

With horses being a global obsession, horse lovers are in every nook and cranny of the world, including the beautiful islands of Hawaii. This month, we will be taking a look at Maui, the second largest Hawaiian island.

One would think that because it is such a small island, there would only be a few options when it comes to riding. This is not the case with Maui, as riders have over 15 barns to c oose rom to get t eir orse fi ose o ant to e erience nbe ie ab e romantic sunsets and family rides can try Lahaina Stables. Riders make their way through the West Maui Mountains into Lauaniopoko Valley, home to the second wettest, most rained upon mountain peak in the world, Pu’u Kukui Crater. Though riding on the beaches is not allowed in Maui, as they are highly populated with beach-goers, views of the ocean are still breathtaking on the ride.

For those really looking to make the most out of Maui, we highly recommend taking to t e a es an gi ing s rfing a try a i Surf Lessons offers vacationers surf lessons,

canoe s rfing an stan a e o ortunities. This surf school offers services for every age group, and will even take photos of your efforts!

If being in the water is not for you, a trip to the Maui Ocean Center is a great way to enjoy the marine life without getting wet. Take the entire ami y to t is menagerie o t e acific s most unique marine life. Displays include the or s argest i ing cora ree in t e acific sharks, turtles, octopi, and stingrays. With the opportunity to come face to face with animals that you can only meet in this part of the world, time must be scheduled for a visit.

When it comes to food, there are obviously many options for such a hot spot travel estination o a i e ate is a great i ea for early on in your trip, as you get a great e erience o a aiian oo rig t o t e bat Let your eyes adjust to a gorgeous oceanfront view while you enjoy your meal. Famous dishes such as pickles and kim chee, house made spamp musabi, and their misoyaki black cod put this restaurant on the map.

One chef who mashed Japanese and Hawaiian methods of cooking together is Iron Chef star Masaharu Morimoto. The fusion of these two cultures’ cooking traditions makes sushi lovers rejoice, as the patrons of Maui have firey o tions to c oose rom inc ing o r a orite amac i tacos or a re a ing an e egant e erience nc or inner at orimoto Maui should be on your bucket list.

Supporting local businesses has been a growing sensation for years, and Maui brewers took up the challenge of having a 100% locally operated brewery. Maui Brewing om any as tro ica beer a ors a ai ab e in cans or on tap at their restaurants throughout t e is an n a ors inc e ocon t i a Pineapple Mana, and many more, including limited releases such as the saison called Lilikoi. Head to one of their restaurants and get a ig t to try a t e a ors t t e en o a ong ay e oring a ing a place to rest your head that meets your standards is a high priority. The Westin Maui Resort & Spa is perfect for those looking to get a bit o an a so a bit o e citement. This beachfront hotel has everything you could need, or want for that matter, with resta rants a ater ar it fi e oo s s o ping options, and a full spa.

Some may want something a bit tamer, and for them we recommend a stay at Lumeria Maui. This retreat center rejuvenates you physically and mentally, with meditation and o yoga c asses t ro g o t t e ay a ong with massages and deep tissue therapy. From the gardens that bring the farm to table meals, to the vibrant community, this place will help you re-center.

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WHERE TO STAY THE WESTIN MAUI RESORT & SPA This Westin Resort will give you a picturesque place to stay, overlooking the ocean. marriott.com/hotels/travel/ hnmwi-the-westin-mauiresort-and-spa-kaanapali/ HALE HUANANI B&B Looking to stay in a more residential part of the

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WHERE TO EAT MAUI BREWING COMPANY Hawaii’s largest and 100% local brewery is a must try or beer aficiona os mauibrewingco.com

ALOHA MIXED PLATE Sit outside and enjoy the oceanfront view. Aloha Mixed Plate serves favorite local dishes for an authentic Hawaiian experience. alohamixedplate.com MORIMOTO MAUI Mixing Western and Japanese ingredients, these iron chef-prepared meals are a culinary experience.

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THE BASICS NAME: Tik Maynard AGE: 36 BUSINESS: Copperline Farm in Citra, FL THE FUN STUFF DO YOU HAVE ANY NICKNAMES? T.I.K. are actually initials for Thomas Ian Kevin.

WHO DO YOU LOOK UP TO? Jane Goodall, Elizabeth Gilbert, Shirin Ebadi, an imon itfie to name st a e WHAT IS THE LAST THING YOU WATCHED ON NETFLIX? Planet Earth. It is inspiring and also sad. We need to have more conservation and less development.

DO YOU HAVE ANY LUCKY CHARMS? y i e inea an my og ames WHAT’S YOUR GUILTY PLEASURE? nea ing a ay rom orse st to rea a good book at the pool. The last book I read as The Elephant Whisperer. One of my favorite guilty pleasure books is Jack Reacher.

WHAT’S THE FIRST THING YOU DO WHEN YOU GET HOME AFTER A LONG DAY? o er snac an ay it t e og ot a ays in t at or er

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Eventer and now author Tik Maynard has made a spot for himself in the equestrian world. Hailing from a long line of horsemen and women of Vancouver, Tik runs his own facility in Milford, NJ, wintering in Citra, FL, where he specializes and combines horse psychology and performance in three-day eventing. Tik has many accolades in the eventing discipline, including representing Canada at the 2007 Rio de Janeiro Pan Am Games and winning the 2014 Horseware Indoor Eventing Challenge.

In more recent years, Tik has focused on his family and business. His fleshed-out memoir, In the Middle Are the Horsemen, was published in June of 2018. Tik married four-star eventer Sinead Halpin in 2015 and they recently welcomed their first child in September.

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WHO IS YOUR EQUESTRIAN IDOL? I have so many. Jonathan Field, Ian Millar, Anne Kursinski, Ingrid Klimke, I could go on and on. Also, of course my parents—my dad as a s o m er an my mom as a ressage ri er not er i o o mine is my i e o is a so an accom is e e enter IF YOU WEREN’T IN THE HORSE INDUSTRY, WHAT WOULD YOU BE DOING? o e to try to ma e a go o it as a riter or o rna ist st b is e my first boo it Trafalgar Square Books called In the Middle are the Horsemen.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE HORSE MOVIE? Buck.

WHAT WAS YOUR WORST FALL OFF A HORSE? a a orse i o er on to o me t en roll over me. In a concussed state of mind, I got back on and the same thing happened t ice more

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WITH RECORD-BREAKING ATTENDANCE AT the Top 10 Freestyle Finals, this year’s Extreme Mustang Makeover, presented by the Mustang Heritage Foundation, was one for the ages. With approximately 100 days of bonding, gentling, and natural horsemanship, mustangs and their trainers headed to Fort Worth, TX, for the chance to win $50,000. The event was held September 6-8 and brought together 61 talented adult competitors and 25 skilled youth trainers.

With the most attendance since Mustang Million in 2013, Nate Eicher and Heza

Mercedes gave it all they had during the Freestyle Finals to capture the championship title and a $50,000 purse. Although he as tie or secon going into t e fina s each competitor is given a clean slate for their freestyle performance. Each competitor creates and prepares for their freestyles differently; some contestants know what they want to do before they get their mustang, while others gradually put things together. Eicher evaluated his mustang’s strengths and then came up with a comical freestyle performance.

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Churchill Downs Inc. (CDI) celebrated the September 14 grand opening of Derby City Gaming, a $65 million state-of-the-art historical racing machine facility located in Louisville, KY. State and local o ficia s as e as members o t e orse racing comm nity oine t e team to o ficia y o en the entertainment facility to the public.

Derby City Gaming is a unique new venue, boasting 900 state-of-the-art historical racing machines designed in partnership with Ainsworth Game Technology. “We’re excited to celebrate the grand opening of Derby City Gaming. Not only has this facility created hundreds of jobs and spurred tens of millions of dollars in economic development in our hometown of Louisville, but

Kentucky racing leaders joined Churchill Downs Inc. executives for a ribbon cutting ceremony on September 14 at Derby City Gaming. horse racing machines will provide desperately needed revenue to Kentucky purses and will help shore up the racing circuit,” said Kevin Flanery, President of Churchill Downs Racetrack.

Titan was one fi e h r e to receive the fir t atinum er rmance Horse Welfare Award.

Platinum Performance Horse Welfare Awards Presented to First Recipients THE EQUUS FOUNDATION announced the first recipients of a new program, the Platinum Performance Horse Welfare Awards, sponsored by Platinum Performance.

Five EQUUS Foundation Guardian charities received a $500 gift card for Platinum Performance products and a $500 award to be used by the charity for the care of one of their horses. The recipients include Ozzie, a warmblood gelding from Southern Reins Center for Equine Therapy; Slycy, a Thoroughbred gelding from Healing Arenas, Inc.; Sonny’s Jugsaw, a Quarter Horse gelding from the Exceptional Equestrians of the Missouri Valley, Inc.; Titan, a Percheron gelding from Roanchar Ranch Draft Horse Rescue; and Wandering Angus, a Thoroughbred gelding from Great and Small.

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FEI World Equestrian Games Tryon 2018 Concludes After 13 Days of Top Competition HELD EVERY FOUR YEARS IN THE middle of the Olympic cycle, the FEI World Equestrian Games (WEG) Tryon 2018 was held September 11-23 at the Tryon International Equestrian Center in Tryon, NC. WEG is the world championship event for eight equestrian disciplines—jumping, dressage and paraequestrian dressage, eventing, driving, endurance, vaulting, and reining—and is the most prestigious equestrian event in the world.

Reining The U.S. underlined their domination of Johnson Controls Reining competition by taking team gold on September 12. The American team, led by the brilliant 18-yearold Cade McCutcheon on his grandfather’s horse, Custom Made Gun, claimed a comprehensive victory from Belgium in second and third placed Germany. It was Team USA’s third successive WEG gold medal triumph as they claimed the crown on a team score of 681 points.

For Cade, who was joined in the team

by Casey Deary on Heavy Duty Chex, Daniel L. Huss on Ms Dreamy, and Jordan Larson on ARC Gunnabeabigstar, it continued the family’s remarkable connection to WEG success, given that his father won gold in 2010 and his mother, Mandy, claimed silver four years ago.

Scoring 227 at his fourth WEG, Belgian’s Bernard Fonck and What A Wave bested two of the U.S.’s team gold medalists, with Huss and Ms Dreamy taking the silver medal and McCutcheon securing bronze on Custom Made Gun. Fonck’s is the first individual gold medal for a reining competitor from Europe. “I wanted to show what such a small country can do in the sport,” Fonck said. Individual gold tops the collection of three WEG reining team silver medals for Belgium, all of which Fonck had part in.

Dressage It was anything less than routine when Germany took the team gold medal, adding number 12 to their collection in Helgstrand Dressage competition on September 13 in the U.S. Trust Arena.

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Bella Rose, which brought the team score up to 242.950 points to secure their stance at the top of the Grand Prix podium alongside Sönke Rothenberger and Cosmo, Jessica von Bredow-Werndl and TSF Dalera BB, and Dorothee Schneider and Sammy Davis Jr. Team USA finished second on 233.136 points, securing their second WEG team silver thanks to a top performance from Laura Graves and Verdades, and Great Britain secured bronze on 229.628.

The scoreboard was ablaze once more when Germany’s Werth captivated hearts again, winning her second gold medal at WEG aboard Bella Rose in the Grand Prix Special. The duo bested U.S.-stalwart Graves and Verdades who captured silver and defending champion Charlotte Dujardin of Great Britain and Mount St John Freestyle to bronze.

Werth and fiery chestnut mare Bella Rose came out as the last rider of 30, presenting a flawless test. The pair scored 86.246%, including several 10’s from the judges’ panel of seven. “This was my answer to all those who did not understand how I could leave the world’s number one horse [Weihegold OLD] at home for this one,” said Werth after her first test. “Most horse people here know how close I am to Bella and to bring her back after the long recovery after WEG 2014 is extra special. We always knew it could be a risk, but it is like that with every horse.”

Eventing Great Britain’s eventers claimed a golden double on an unforgettable day of action at WEG. Rosalind Canter not only led the British team to glory—their first world gold medal since 2010—but she also won the Individual title with her brilliant 13-year-old gelding, Allstar B. The first British rider, Gemma Tattersall, had three fences down with Arctic Soul, with Tom McEwen on Toledo de Kerser and Piggy French on Quarrycrest Echo each accumulating four faults before Canter took center stage. A breath-taking finish to both events in the Mars, Inc. Eventing saw Canter enter the U.S. Trust Arena knowing that she could afford to have one jumping fence down and Britain

would still beat eventual runners-up Ireland and third placed France to the top spot on the team podium.

Canter looked as though she was the coolest customer on show, delivering an immaculate clear round, and also retaining the second spot individually before leaders after cross-country, Germany’s Ingrid Klimke with SAP Hale Bob OLD, had the last fence down and dropped from first to third behind Canter and Ireland’s Padraig McCarthy on Mr. Chunky.

“I had an amazing experience in there,” Canter said. “I kept saying to myself, ‘just let him do his job,’ and I am so proud. He is just phenomenal. There were quite a few tears when I found out, which isn’t normal for me. It’s just incredible for me and the whole support team behind Team Great Britain. It’s just the most incredible feeling, and a very surreal day.”

Para-Dressage The Adequan Para-Dressage program began with a thrilling Grade IV competition that saw the three medalists separated by just 0.781%, with the Netherlands’ Sanne Voets taking gold.

Voets led from a number one draw on Demantur N.O.P. as their score of 73.927% edged out Brazil’s Rodolpho Riskalla and Don Henrico, who finished second, with Danish rider Susanne Jensby Sunesen third aboard CSK’s Que Faire.

Denmark’s Stinna Tange Kaastrup won her first world gold medal as the 24-yearold European champion, who was born without legs, continued a memorable year by taking Grade II Individual honors ahead of prolific medal-winning Austrian Pepo Puch.

Kaastrup, riding 17-year-old Horsebo Smarties, posted a score of 72.735%, and Puch fell just short aboard Sailor’s Blue on 72.676%, with Netherlands challenger Nicole den Dulk and Wallace N.O.P. finishing third, just under two percent behind Puch. Kaastrup said, “I was so nervous looking at the scores as it was so close all the way through, and I wondered if we were going to make it. My horse is really enjoying it, and as soon as we got into the arena his ears were like ‘hey, I’m here, is everyone watching me?’ He is a darling.”

Grade V action concluded paradressage’s opening day, and there was a victory for Britain’s Sophie Wells, riding C Fatal Attraction.

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Netherlands star Rixt van der Horst reflected on the “amazing” feeling of winning another gold medal after she sealed the top spot in the Grade III Individual Championship aboard Findsley.

Van der Horst’s score of 73.735% edged longtime leader Natasha Baker, of Great Britain, into second place as she excelled with new top horse Mount St John Diva Dannebrog, while U.S.’s Rebecca Hart and El Corona Texel collected bronze to become her country’s first world paradressage medalist.

Italy’s Sara Morganti came out on top

in the Grade I Individual Championship, winning an anticipated head-to-head battle with Singapore’s current world number one, Laurentia Tan. The pair were drawn as the last two to ride in Tryon Stadium, and did not disappoint, with Morganti’s score of 74.750% on Royal Delight enough for victory as Tan and Fuerst Sherlock finished on 73.750%. Germany’s Elke Philipp claimed the bronze medal aboard Fuerst Sinclair.

Philipp could scarcely believe the scale of her achievement as she completed the medal podium. “I can’t have any words for this,” she said. “I hoped that I would win a medal, but now I have a medal!”

The Netherlands ended one of world sport’s longest unbeaten records when they were crowned champions in team competition as the Dutch quartet of van der Horst, Voets, Nicole den Dulk, and Frank Hosmar thwarted a resilient British challenge to finish top on a score of 223.957%. The British team took second with the bronze medal going to Germany.

“The pressure was on the British,” Voets said. “We came here with one aim and that was to win a team medal to qualify directly for Tokyo.” Ultimately, that medal proved to be gold, and even though

the winning margin was just 0.640%, no one could argue that when it came to consistent scoring and performances, the Netherlands discovered a winning formula.

Vaulting Italian flags flew high when Lorenzo Lupacchini and Silvia Stopazzini jumped on the podium winning gold in the Christie’s International Real Estate’s Vaulting Pas de Deux. Silver went to Austria’s overnight leaders Jasmin Lindner and Lukas Wacha and bronze was for Germany’s Janika Derks and Johannes Kay. The world’s number one pair from Italy set all their heart in the Freestyle, earning 9.027 with high 9’s for artistic value as well as the technical execution. In the end, it was the horse’s scores and a little wobble that put the Austrian title holders from WEG 2014 on silver.

The Norka squad from Cologne, Germany, successfully defended their gold medal in the Team Final, to conclude the discipline. The team earned a total score of 8.638 and repeated their ranking in the FEI Nations Cup, keeping Switzerland and

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Team Switzerland, defending their silver medal from WEG 2014 behind Germany, had trailed the overnight leaders by the smallest possible margin, only 0.001 points, but could not stand the pressure. The bronze medalists from Austria showed the second-best Freestyle of the day, finishing on 8.198.

They earned overall 9’s for technical execution and artistic value, but missed out on a top score for their horse.

Germany’s Kristina Boe won gold in the Individual Female Final, retaining her lead in the overall ranking after the first Freestyle and vaulting for a score of 8.388 over four rounds, followed by Germany’s Janika Derks and Austria’s Lisa Wild.

The current FEI World Cup winner, Boe, wowed the crowd with her Freestyle routine with a British scientist Jane Goodall-themed routine. Don de la Mare, longed by Winnie Schlüter, carried her easily and she landed her dismount perfectly. “I can’t even put

that into words. It feels fantastic. I had a good feeling in the preparation; we had three hard rounds before but I just set myself one goal to get a harmonic round and to feel the music and the atmosphere of this beautiful freestyle and we managed and getting gold on top is unbelievable,” said Boe. Lambert Leclezio took gold for France in the Individual Male Freestyle Final as he earned the win with a score of 8.744 points after four rounds, beating Germany’s Jannik Heiland and Thomas Brüsewitz, who claimed second and third, respectively.

The talented 20-year-old Leclezio moved to Saumur, France, to improve his sporting aspirations and it has clearly paid off. “It’s very difficult. I have no words to describe what we did—I’m very, very happy.”

Jumping The U.S. delivered a first world team title as they triumphed in a dramatic finale to the Bank of America Merrill Lynch Jumping Championship—McLain Ward powered the host nation home after a head-to-head jump-off, the first in team jumping history to do so at

a WEG, against eventual runner-up Sweden. Germany rounded out the top three, finishing in third.

Ward and Clinta had a chance to win it in regulation time, needing a clear round to deny Sweden the gold, but had one fence down, sending it into a jumpoff where all four team riders jumped again with times and faults collated. It was the U.S. that triumphed by more than two seconds as Ward, Devin Ryan on Eddie Blue, and Laura Kraut on Zeremonie all went clear and Adrienne Sternlicht on Cristalline had four faults.

Germany’s Simone Blum made equestrian history as she was crowned Individual World Champion in the Jumping Championship to conclude competition in the U.S. Trust Arena.

The 29-year-old from Bavaria in southern Germany became the first female individual jumping gold medalist in eight WEG editions. No one could doubt her right to the title aboard the brilliant 11-year-old chestnut mare, DSP Alice, after they delivered five successive clear jumping rounds, with just one time fault, across four days of action.

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Penny is a 12 year old Standardbred mare standing at 14.3 hands with a nice, solid build. She was started under saddle and can walk/trot under saddle, with small bits of canter, seems to enjoy the trails and working over obstacles! Penny has even hopped over small cross-rails and verticals. She’s very brave, and would be a great hunter-pace or endurance horse! Penny is also a total sweetie-pie, and loves being brushed and spending time with her people. She’s not spooky, but is green and would progress quickly with an advanced rider while also being safe enough for a confident, intermediate rider. Penny has no health issues and is an easy keeper.

She is also a really great herdmate for other horses. What’s not to love about this special mare?

Juliet is a lovely 13 year old 16.3 hand Thoroughbred mare. She was very successful as a racehorse, winning over $100,000 (racing under the name A Little Off). She then went on to be a broodmare, but lost her foal/was unsuccessful at this. Since then, Juliet has been trained walk, trot, canter under saddle and reportedly has been over small jumps as well, although currently is only going walk-trot due to being out of shape. She is an incredibly intelligent and brave mare, but requires a confident experienced rider because she will test her rider/handler, and can be mareish. However, she is not hot, and not spooky. She would be a terrific project for somebody who appreciates a smart mare- she has a ton of potential!

Rory is a stunning 17 year old Thoroughbred cross mare, about 16.2 hands! She will be suitable for an experienced rider, and will be a wonderful project for someone who wants a horse who is a very willing partner with a terrific work ethic. She is a lovely mover and when she relaxes she floats! She is currently going walk/trot/canter under saddle after a long time off, is lunging over small jumps, is brave and has lovely form. She reportedly was trained through second level dressage a long time ago, and she seems to remember lateral work well and is pleasantly sensitive to the aids. She is low mileage for a horse her age and appears to be very sound and most likely could be very successful at lower level jumping. She would love to have a partner to dote on her and help her develop her skills!

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Driving Australia’s Boyd Exell took his fifth individual world champion title and Team USA won their first gold in the Polaris RANGER Driving competition, closing out WEG. Leading from the start of the competition, driving icon Exell finished the Cones phase just one second over time, adding 0.53 points to his final score of 154.14 for his dark bay fourin-hand-team, led by his stellar black gelding Zindgraaf. “This win was a huge relief because we have a big group of people that have been with me for 25 years. I am super lucky to have such extremely good horses. They absorbed the crowd’s enthusiasm and I was able to support them.”

On home ground, Team USA represented by Chester Weber, Misdee Wrigley-Miller, and James Fairclough delivered a start-to-finish-victory, ending on 353.39 points in front of the Netherlands and Belgium. “It’s unbelievable. It takes a village to make this whole thing work—I said all week that I was going to keep my head down and concentrate on my own game and hopefully on Sunday I’ll pick my head up with a medal or two around it,” said Weber.

As the world’s number two driver and four-time WEG-competitor, Weber was the strongest driver in all three phases for the U.S. The 43 year-old multiple National Champion, defended his individual silver from WEG 2014 with ease, adding only 2.77 points for time in the Cones phase to his result after Dressage and Marathon.

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Bay State Trail Riders Association Sponsors Full Ride Calendar in 2018 ARTICLE SUBMITTED BY ANNAMARIA PAUL; PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF LYNN PARESKY

THE BAY STATE TRAIL RIDERS Association (BSTRA) sported a full ride calendar in 2018 that started with the March Madness Ride and will end with the Early Christmas Ride in December.

Several new rides were added to this year, including benefits to raise money for trail improvements and joint rides with other clubs.

One new ride was held jointly with the Reddington Rock Riding Club (RRRC).

The RRRC ride, sponsored by Yucc’ It Up! Equine Supplements, was held on August 19. Twenty riders explored trails out of the grounds belonging to RRRC. It is a lovely property with access to miles of trails. The ride ended with a marvelous

lunch courtesy of RRRC. What a great way to explore new trails and meet new friends! Thank you to all who worked to make the ride a success.

The Luau Benefit Pleasure Ride, sponsored by Stone Arbor Farm, was on September 9 at Upton State Forest. Also new to the calendar, this ride was, as expected, luau themed, with many riders and horses sporting Hawaiian garb, and a tasty Hawaiian lunch was served after the ride.

Benefit rides are especially important because they ensure trails are maintained. BSTRA recently received a partnership grant to improve sections of Park Road in Upton State Forest. Grants

like this increase the funds available to complete the work. Those of you who have ridden Park Road recently know how much this is needed.

With the year winding down, don’t forget to purchase your raffle tickets for the Mini Vacation at Mad River Inn and Icelandic Horse Farm. This unique prize is a two-night horseback riding vacation for two people, valued at $750!

Visit bstra.org for more information or to purchase tickets.

Finally, do not forget to stop at the BSTRA booth at Equine Affaire! Our new logo apparel will be available for sale. You can also sign up for 2019 membership.

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Connecticut Trail Rides Association Begins Preparing for Annual Banquet ARTICLE SUBMITTED BY PATTI CROWTHER; PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF DEBBIE SOMMERS

IN THE BEGINNING OF 2018, Connecticut Trail Rides Association (CTRA) President Lynn Gogolya formed a Constitution/Bylaws committee. This committee met several times—some

meetings were over three hours each, where we reviewed every article and each general rule. Our changes were presented to the executive board for approval, and those final results were presented to the

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“Files.” If you need a paper copy, contact Membership Chair Ruth Strontzer. Copies will also be available at our annual banquet, which is our final meeting for 2018. This meeting is also where the voting is held for the 2019 officers.

Remember, you can nominate someone for office up to and including the night of the meeting. Our banquet is being held at Monticello Banquet Facility in Meriden, CT. This venue requires that anyone who is attending the meeting only must RSVP, and they charge $10 per person. This site was chosen because it is located in a central part of Connecticut, to allow all members easy access to attend.

In news around camp, Ann Dominic has been going to physical therapy while up in Connecticut to help her heal from her knee replacement surgery.

She is walking much better and has less pain; we all wish her a speedy recovery!

Member Brenda Carmody encountered a nasty accident while walking her horse; we also are wishing her well.

Philip Goulet and his family suffered a horrible loss as they recently lost their

beloved dog.

Labor Day weekend at Camp Boardman brought CTRA campers together on Saturday evening, sharing pizza, desserts, and drinks, followed by our membership meeting. Sunday morning, Area Vice President Debbie Sommers and her daughter, Kelly Sommers, hosted a pancake breakfast, with assistance by the famous KowboyKen Forcier. It was a very warm weekend of trail riding, campfires, and friendship.

Vice President Christel Maturo and member Tony Gambardella attended the Middlebury Bridle Lands Association Hunter Pace on September 16. They got off course but still finished with a ribbon! It was great to see several CTRA members at the ride, as I have been volunteering at the registration booth at this pace for several years now. I believe as a member of a club, you should also chip in to help make the club stronger and successful. CTRA has been fortunate through the years with many volunteers. Some hold office, while others show up for camp cleanup or host a breakfast. I am looking forward to 2019, seeing everyone on the trails

Area Vice President Debbie Sommers hosted Labor Day Weekend’s Sunday Breakfast.

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[LEFT] Philip Headdon, Huntsman of the Myopia Hunt, amongst the hounds. [ABOVE] The Myopia Hounds on the scene at the Thanksgiving Hunt.

Myopia Hunt Club Continues Tradition with the Annual Thanksgiving Day Hunt ARTICLE SUBMITTED BY LISA WOHLLEIB; PHOTOGRAPHY BY SHAWN TICKHAM/NATURE OF LIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY

MYOPIA HUNT CLUB’S FORMAL season concludes on November 22 with the traditional Thanksgiving Day Hunt departing at 10:00 a.m. from Appleton Farms in Ipswich, MA. Thanksgiving Day is the most widely attended of all our hunts and is an annual pre-Thanksgiving feast tradition for many families. Appleton Farms, with its enormous open fields, provides a great viewing opportunity for riders, horses, and hounds!

If you are able to make your way to us on Thanksgiving, what should you expect? The answer includes spectators, horses, hounds, and a lot of excitement. Myopia is a drag hunt, and as such, does not pursue live foxes.

A drag hunt emphasizes the thrill of riding through open land, sometimes land over which only the hunt is allowed to cross. A member of the Myopia staff goes out before the hunt

begins, spraying a scent (called laying the line). The Myopia hounds have been trained to follow the scent. The line does not start simply at the beginning of the hunt; rather the hounds must find the scent. The huntsman manages the hounds with help from his whippers-in. Whippers-in assist with keeping the pack together and rounding up stray hounds. When the pack needs to be stopped or called off, the whipper-in helps to stop the hounds.

Behind the huntsman will follow three fields (groups) of riders, each led by an experienced field master.

The Jumping Field Master leads those who wish to jump. Jumping is over obstacles that would normally appear in the countryside, such as stone walls. A drag hunt seeks to replicate the experience of chasing a live fox, and as such, will cross all sorts of

terrain and obstacles.

There is always a Hilltopping Field with its own Master, leading the members who prefer a slower pace and not to jump. Quite frequently there is a third field between the jumping field and the hilltoppers, where a slightly faster pace is maintained and jumping is optional. You will see families riding together and groups of juniors. The fields allow for riders of different riding capabilities to have an equally enjoyable hunt.

There are no winners or losers in the hunt, just a love of horses, hounds, and the outdoors.

Myopia has 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, please visit our website at myopiahunt.org.

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Norfolk Hunt Club Members Share Remarks on Thankfulness ARTICLE SUBMITTED BY DESMOND O’LEARY; PHOTOGRAPHY BY RUTH BALTOPOULOS

FROSTED MORNINGS, CRUNCHY leaves, and seeing your breath in the morning mean one thing. It is November. The hunt season is in full swing with its usual hunts every Tuesday and Saturday, but November also boasts a few special outings for Norfolk as well.

Kicking off the month is a hunt out of Sweetwater Farm in Westport, MA. This hunt is a club favorite and offers scenic views of the ocean and rolling fields for all of our riders. By the time this hunt rolls around, our horses are in peak fitness and ready to jump any obstacle that we canter towards. Following the Sweetwater Farm hunt, the club participates in the New England Hunts Joint Meet with our northern neighbors at Myopia Hunt Club. We travel up to their territory on the North Shore to be taken on a tour of their expansive country with their curated pack of hounds. Joint meets between clubs are a great way to meet fellow equestrians from new areas, all while experiencing new land. It is so refreshing for a change—whether it is new land, hearing new hounds, 90

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When the fun of the joint meet has subsided, we pick up again with the annual Junior Meet. The Junior Meet is a special hunt that caters specifically to junior riders, those under 18, who may lack consistent experience in the hunt field, or need an introduction to the sport of hunting.

Though there is plenty of activity in November, the highlight of the month for all would be the Thanksgiving Day Hunt. Not only is this a special day for the riders, but for spectators as well. Each Thanksgiving morning, the hunt is held out of the Steeplechase Course, a property in Medfield, MA. The Steeplechase Course consists of natural hills, slopes, and flat pieces of land that are accented with banks, ditches, coupes, aikens, and stone walls that all come together to form a rider’s paradise. The setting alone is gorgeous before we paint a hunt scene throughout it with our riders and hounds, so it becomes very special to see it all in action.

The morning tailgate scene has

evolved into a sort of tradition over the years, and gives the day a fun start. Riders, their family members, neighbors, landowners, and spectators all gather together prior to the start of the hunt to celebrate and reflect on their thanks for the day and the year. Kicking off at 9:00 a.m., the hunt takes riders on a tour of all corners of our country, traveling from Dover to Sherborn, making a stop at the unparalleled Charlescote Farm. If you are interested in tailgating or seeing everyone off, we recommend you arrive by 8:00 a.m. to ensure maximum viewing and photography opportunities. Be sure to tell your friends and neighbors to join in on the fun!

While our members and riders have many things to be thankful for, as a club, so do we. We have a great pack of hounds that are healthy, fit, and well bred. They live in a meticulously clean kennel with warm bedding and are provided with superb care. We are extra thankful for our mounts and how they guide us through the country without losing their footing. They carry us over fences, rough terrain, and through the tough weather without petition. Without them, we would truthfully be lost.

Our membership consists of such dedicated and passionate individuals who all share a love of our unique sport. We are forever thankful for the great crop of people we have that comprise our club membership and contribute to our continued success as well as mission of land conservation. Additionally, the volunteer base that we have makes such a difference with our vision and without them, we would suffer an immeasurable loss.

All of the events put on by Norfolk are successful because of volunteer efforts, whether it is as simple as being a crossing guard during a hunter pace or in depth as co-chairing a black tie fundraiser. Together, these ingredients make a recipe for fun, success, and a wonderful club.

If you are interested in volunteering or learning more about Norfolk Hunt Club, please get in touch. For more information about us, who we are, and what we do, please visit norfolkhunt. com or check us out on Facebook and Instagram.

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[LEFT] Mercy Paine earned gold aboard Encore B at the United States Hunter Jumper Association (USHJA) Zones 1 & 2 Children’s and Adult Amateur Hunter Championships. [ABOVE] Frances McGivern was awarded the inaugural USHJA Foundation J.T. Tallon Memorial Equitation Grant.

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USHJA MEDALISTS The United States Hunter Jumper Association (USHJA) Zones 1 and 2 Jumper Team Championships concluded after team and individual honors were won at Princeton Show Jumping in Princeton, NJ. In team competition, Zone 2’s Hunter Champey, Claudia Citrin, David Eakin, and Jordan Ferrier earned the gold in the Children’s 1.10m/1.15m section. Zone 1 dominated the Adult Amateur 1.10m/1.15m section with Hayley Anderson, Leigh Gallagher, and Anna Lerch taking gold. Zone 2 claimed the 1.20/1.25m and 1.30/1.35m Junior/ Amateur section with Morgan Champey, Stephanie Dixon, Samantha Johnson, and Jillian Rosenwasser.

Individually, Citrin of Bedford Hills, NY, stormed to victory in the Children’s, riding her own Don Juan;

Darian Smith of Villanova, PA, claimed the Adult Amateur section on her own Aymar De La Rose; and Champey of Far Hills, NJ, piloted her own Baronesse to the gold in the Junior/Amateur section.

The USHJA Zones 1 & 2 Children’s and Adult Amateur Hunter Championships also wrapped up at HITS Saugerties in Saugerties, NY. The victory in the Team Championship went to the Zone 1 team, which included adult amateur Nancy Ballou riding Hey Hot Shot and Children’s riders Campbell Hudkins on Humor Me, Zoe Santilli on Dundee, and Caroline Saunders on Skip Day. In the Children’s, it was Brynn Topolski of Charlton, NY, who emerged as the champion after finishing second and third over fences and eighth under saddle riding Chunky Monkey. In the Adult Amateur

section, it was Mercy Paine of New York City, NY, who earned the gold riding Encore B.

QUIZ QUEEN Congratulations go out to trainer Kristi Smith and her team from Cedar Brook Farm in Madison, CT, on being winners of the 2018 Horsemanship Quiz Stable Challenge.

GREAT JOB, GRACE! The North American League officially concluded its 2017-2018 season and announced the winners of its five divisions. Congratulations to Grace Debney of Hamden, MA, and Byolga for topping the Children’s Jumper Division with 4,391 points.

MCGIVERN GIVEN A GRANT Frances McGivern of Essex, CT, earned the inaugural USHJA Foundation J.T. Tallon Memorial Equitation Grant to help

her attend the 2018 National Horse Show 3'3" Equitation Championship. Having worked hard to qualify for the Championship all year, knowing this was her last chance to attend, McGivern participated in the Lindsay Maxwell Charitable Fund/USHJA Emerging Athletes Program (EAP) and will be attending the EAP National Training Session as a stable manager.

WOODGATE WINNERS The Eastern States Exposition Horse Show fared well for trainer Frank Perla of Woodgate Farm in West Boylston, MA. Aboard Kathy Mitchell’s Samuel, Perla claimed the champion ribbon in the 3'6" Performance Hunters and third in the Big E “Opening Night” Hunter Classic. Also in the Hunter Classic, Perla took seventh with Mitchell’s Quantum Leap.

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[ABOVE] Ella Witt, aboard Milo, claimed the championship ribbon in the Children’s Working Hunter Pony-Medium division at the Marshall & Sterling Insurance League National Finals. [RIGHT] Kyle Regenye topped the Adult Medal Final as well as the Best Adult Rider Award.

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THE 27TH ANNUAL MARSHALL & Sterling Insurance (M&S) League National Finals came to a close after a week of champion titles were captured at HITSon-the-Hudson in Saugerties, NY, by the best hunter, jumper, and equitation riders in the League.

The first championship of the M&S National Finals was named in the HITS Hunter 2'6" Professional division. Taking home the champion sash and the custom fleece cooler was Sarah Stewart for her ride aboard Sirocco. With double blues and a second for a total of 26 points, the pair set the pace for the Grand Hunter Championship that they were awarded later in the week.

In the HITS Hunter 2'6" NonProfessional division, Nicole Boyle and City Smarts rode to the champion title after two first place ribbons. Boyle then returned for the HITS Hunter 2' division and cleaned house, taking home both champion and reserve aboard Premonition and Effervescent.

The Adequan Hunter placings were close, but Justin Dye and MTM U Call It took the championship with a blue ribbon finish, a second, and a sixth. Bonnie Asher rode to the champion title in the Adult Hunter division aboard her own Denver HTF after two seconds and one sixth place finish.

Guiding her mount to a championship title in the Children’s Working Hunter Pony-Small was Sammie Jackson and

Black Forrest. A first and two seconds sealed the title for Jackson, and the 22-point total gave them the Reserve Grand Hunter Champion. Riding home as the newly crowned champion of the Children’s Working Hunter Pony-Medium division was Ella Witt aboard Milo. Witt took the title by just one point, with a first, third, and fifth.

Cady Ryan claimed the championship in the Children’s Hunter Pony–Large aboard MT Pockets. Ryan received first and third place ribbons to secure the title.

After her successes, Ryan rose to the top and was awarded the Best Rider on a Pony title.

In the Children’s Working Hunter Horse 14 and Under section, Sophie Whidden took the title after guiding Zofia Car to two blue ribbons. Taking home the championship title in the Children’s Working Hunter Horse 15-17 division was Hannah Jablons and her own Portofino Ramiro with a first and a second.

Some of the most competitive riders and their mounts showed in the $1,500 Bit O’ Straw Hunter Classic. Taking the blue ribbon was Caitlin Reitmeyer aboard Wallstreet Wager, owned by Melissa Reitmeyer. The duo laid down scores of 83 in each of their rounds for an overall score of 166.5. The top spot in the $1,000 Novice Children’s Hunter Classic was close in score, but Katelyn Rezac captured the blue ribbon aboard Easy Living as she was awarded a score of 86.

Finally, Missy Palmisciano dominated the field in the $1,000 Novice Adult Hunter Classic, taking two of the top three placings. Palmisciano showed her own Arcondo to a blue ribbon finish with a score of 85, and followed that for second place aboard another ride of her own, Vivaldie, with a score of 84.

Taking home the champion title in the $7,500 Children’s Jumper Classic was Isabelle Gochtovtt aboard Corovano.

Gochtovtt set the bar high for the Classic, as she was the first to go in the class and finished as the only competitor to jump clear. Jumping to a first place finish in the $7,500 Adult Jumper Classic was Emily Throop in the irons aboard Carmen 272, jumping double clear in a time of 35.984.

Juliet Matinho rode Solara to a blue ribbon finish in the $3,500 Low Children’s/ Adult Jumper Classic, soaring to a double clear time of 32.732. Matinho held the lead by over five seconds with her lightning fast jump-off ride. Cairo Morrison rode El Dorado to a blue ribbon finish in the $3,500 Modified Children’s and Adult Jumper Classic as she crossed the timers in 31.222.

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second round course moved Falkowitz up from her fourth place ranking in the first round to take the lead with a second round score of 86.

Kyle Regenye was awarded the blue ribbon in the Adult Medal Final with the high scores from both rounds. Regenye’s first round score of 88 coupled with a 90 in the second round would take him

right to the blue ribbon. Regenye also claimed the Best Adult Rider Award.

Emma Whidden took home the win in the M&S Children’s Small/Medium Pony Medal Final with scores of 84 and 88. Receiving the blue ribbon in the M&S Children’s Large Pony Medal Final was Camille Borres with a pair of 88 scores in each of her rounds. Arielle LoGiudice claimed the top honors in the M&S Junior Medal Final with a score of 82 in the first round and an 84 in the second round. Lauren Collins rode to

a blue ribbon finish in the M&S Junior and Amateur Horsemanship Final with a score of 87 and a strong showing on the flat. Second place was awarded to Grey Schweitzer.

A field of 68 competitors tackled the Back-on-Track Children’s Medal. After the first round, 12 returned for a second round. Kenner Scalamandre took top honors with scores of 88 and 85. With his top scores in the Medal, Scalamandre was the judges’ clear choice for Best Junior Rider on a Horse.

Katie Kirwin and Absolut Ice won the 2018 Downeast Medal Finals Amateur Adult Medal and 2'6" Hunter Derby.

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Downeast Medal Finals Crowns Some of New England’s Best THE ANNUAL DOWNEAST MEDAL Finals (DMF) were a resounding success as the event celebrated its 10th anniversary on September 14-16 at the Skowhegan Fairgrounds in Skowhegan, ME. Presiding over the ring were judges Jeff Nowak and Ken Whelihan, who also served as the event’s course designer.

Over the weekend, eight medal final winners were awarded from walk-trot to amateur adult. Winning the Seery Hill Farm Trophy and the Walk Trot Poles Medal was Casey Dunne, the Short Stirrup Equitation Medal and Peter N. Thompson Memorial Trophy went to Kaitlin Farrell, while the Long Stirrup Equitation Medal and accompanying Lucky Clover Stables MMZZ Top Memorial Trophy was awarded to Lauren Edwards. Ella Kanacleids claimed the Modified Junior Equitation Medal and the My Horse Heroes Memorial Trophy, Ariana Licciardi went home with the Bernard Klingenstein/Euclide Albert Trophy as winner of the Mini Medal, and Posie Price topped the Junior Medal, earning the SeaHorse Stables Trophy. In the adult divisions, Mary O’Brien won the Modified Adult Medal and the Maggie 94

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Mae Memorial Trophy while Katie Kirwin claimed the Amateur Adult Medal and The Horse’s Maine and the New Hampshire Trophy.

Each of the three $1,000 Hunter Derbies recognized a winning horse and rider as well as a high-point rider from Maine. The 2'3" Hunter Derby saw Peter O’Connor and Titan in first while Absolut Ice claimed the 2'6" Hunter Derby with Katie Kirwin in the saddle. The Finals’ inaugural 18" Hunter Derby boasted 18 riders from throughout New England and was topped

by Madisyn Stewart, a local rider from Maine, aboard Finnigan. In addition, a High-Point Maine Rider was awarded for the entire show. This year Summer Pilley was recognized for her winning ways aboard Sunny Days.

Other highlights included the everpopular Team Challenge won by the “Spaghetti and Meatballs” team of Amira Kettaneh, Nina Miller, Casey Dunne, and Gigi Grant; the Pro/Am class topped by Amira Kettaneh and Deanna Kravetz; and the Horsemanship Challenge championed

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Walk Trot Poles Medal Final: CH. Casey Dunne; RE. Cecilia Price; 3. Lily Constantine; 4. Adyson Brooks; 5.

Elizabeth Kowalski. Short Stirrup Medal Final: CH. Kaitlin Farrell; RE. Lucy Parmalee; 3. Elle McDaniel; 4.

Megan Paolo; 5. Madisyn Stewart; 6. Ava Quintella. Long Stirrup Medal Final: CH. Lauren Edwards; RE. Jasmin Robbins; 3. Haley Hoyt; 4. Abby Raynes; 5. Theresa Cullen; 6. Zoe Maltese. Mini Medal Final: CH. Ariana Licciardi; RE. Summer Pilley; 3. Willa Lyons; 4. Jennie Simmons; 5. Noa Semo; 6. Amelia Lebrie. Modified Junior Medal Final: CH. Ella Kanacleids; RE. Adeline Keeley; 3. Mia Rae; 4. Lily Sukeforth; 5. Alexa Newcomb; 6. Murphy Langevin. Modified Adult Medal Final: CH. Mary O’Brien; RE. Peter O’Connor; 3. Bella Monzione; 4. Nancy Lynch; 5. Ann Somma; 6. Meg Fox. Amateur Adult Medal Final: CH. Katie Kirwin; RE. Emma Schenker; 3. Jill Slye; 4. Amy Miller; 5. Holly Limoges; 6. Jennifer Cunio. Junior Medal Final: CH. Posie Price; RE. Erin O’Callahan; 3. Celia Caron; 4. Eliza Whisenant; 5. Jessica Ramano; 6. Alicia Reynolds. $1,000 18" Hunter Derby: CH. Finnigan and Madisyn Stewart; RE. Montecito and Anna Klee; 3. Shanghai and Abby Raynes; 4. Farusa CBF and Teagan Kennedy; 5. Orchard Hill As You Wish and Nevaeh Smeeton-Cormier; 6. Baltic Starburst and Alliston Parron. $1,000 2'3" Hunter Derby: CH. Titan and Peter O’Connor; RE. Major Payne and Jenna Vinci; 3. Starbuck and Julia Vinci; 4. Dakota 3E and Murphy Langevin; 5. Judicial and Nina Miller; 6. Mannyanga and Ann Somma. $1,000 2'6" Hunter Derby: CH. Absolut Ice and Katie Kirwin; RE. Thunder Bay and Amelia Lebrie; 3. Finnigan and Sara Plaisted; 4. Fairhope CBF and Jassa Williams; 5. Champtino and Posie Price; 6. Stella-R and Erin O’Callahan. Pro/Am: CH. Amira Kettaneh and Deanna Kravetz; RE. Amy Miller and Katy Longchamp.

Alumni Equitation: CH. Alicia Reynolds; RE. Katherine Austin. Horsemanship Challenge, 12 & Under: CH. Murphy Langevin; RE. Lilly Leonhard. Horsemanship Challenge, 13-17: CH. Posie Price; RE. Sara Plaisted.

Team Challenge: CH. Amira Kettaneh, Nina Miller, Casey Dunne, and Gigi Grant; RE. Alicia Reynold, Alexa Newcomb, Emily Hester, and Madisyn Stewart.

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BUCK AT BURGHLEY The Burghley Horse Trials in England saw three riders from the U.S. take on the competition this September—Lillian Heard on LCC Barnaby, Andrea Baxter on Indy 500, and Bruce “Buck” Davidson, Jr. on Park Trader. Davidson earned the highest placing of the Americans finis ing se enteent with a 48.1, while Baxter finis e t irty-si t an ear finis e t irty-se ent FIRST AT FITCH’S Fitch’s Corner Horse Trials in Millbrook, NY, celebrated its 25th year with wonderful results. In the Preliminary levels, Natasha Erschen and Fernhill Flutter won Junior/Young Rider, Sara Kozumplik Murphy and Rubens D’Ysieux claimed Open,

and Nikki Negrea and Liberty topped Preliminary Rider.

Training saw Isabel Finemore and Rutherglen in the top spot in Junior/Young Rider, Meghan O’Donoghue and Galway Bay Cooley win Open, Michael Pendleton and Wabanaki win Training Horse, and Barbara Cassani on King’s Mustard and Lakiesha Varney on Kolor Me Gone take Training Rider A and B. Novice was topped by Cassie Sanger on Ultra Violet and LuLu Moore on Ace in Hand in Junior/Young Rider A and B, Ferial Johnson and Good Harbour in Novice Horse, Marcia Kulak and Gran Torino in Open, Christa Schmidt on Carlingford’s Bouncer and RF Overdressed in Novice Rider A and B, and Nancy Read and Caribe PCH in the Amateur Novice Master Challenge. In Beginner Novice, Fiona Lorenzen and Claidheamhmor topped Junior/ Young Rider, Marcia Kulak and Tough Love won Open, and Tara Astacio on Money to Burn claimed Beginner Novice Rider.

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of Fox Valley Sport Horses in Millbrook, NY, attended the Town Hill Farm Horse Trials and Area 1 Championships in Connecticut and had great success. Under Selmayr’s guidance, Urania took first in the Five-Year-Old Young Event Horse class, Quality Touchdown won the FourYear-Old Young Event Horse class, Armie Buddy took fifth in his Training debut, Kildare’s MHS Tampa earned third in her Preliminary debut, and Ernesto M took fourth in his Preliminary debut.

Student Isabel Finemore led from start to finish in Open Preliminary aboard Rutherglen, finishing on her dressage score of 22.4, and Josephine Duggan ended on her dressage score of 35 for third in the Training Horse Championships with her own Kildare’s Happy Days.

Lastly, Assistant Rider Cooper Madden-Hennessey finished on 23.6 for first in Open Novice on Dancing Kodachrome and piloted Turfinator around Open Novice in the Thoroughbred’s first event.

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[LEFT] Tamra Smith and Mai Baum topped the USEA Advanced Gold Cup Final with a score of 28. [RIGHT] McKenzie Rollins rode Excel Star Lord to win Training Horse.

American Eventing Championships Sees Tamra Smith and Mai Baum Win Advanced Gold Cup Final

USEA Advanced Gold Cup Final You could hear a pin drop in the International Ring at CHP as California’s Tamra Smith maneuvered around the track in the final show jumping phase of competition aboard Alexandra Ahearn, Ellen Ahearn, and Eric Markell’s, Mai Baum. Smith and the 2006 German Sport Horse gelding rounded out their weekend on a score of 28.0, and their comeback was celebrated with a big blue ribbon and a round of applause, along with the title of USEA Advanced Gold Cup Final Champions.

“It just feels so good to be back on him,” exclaimed Smith, “it’s emotional because it’s been a long road to get him back.” The pair ceased competition after Mai Baum suffered a series of injuries that made for a long, three-year rehabilitation process. Smith explained, “We rehabbed him like a normal horse, and then he fell in the trailer, and he got a guttural pouch infection, and he had to be in a cast, and it was just one thing after another. And then he was huge, so it took me forever to get him fit again. He was a couch potato so it took a while, but we took the time because he was worth it.” Smith continued, “It seems like yesterday, but it’s taken three years. Now he’s back and 96

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feeling 100%, and strong, and so happy to be here. I’m happier, but he’s happy.”

Intermediate Charlie Tango is used to being an AEC Champion, having won the honor a whopping three times—Preliminary in 2014, Intermediate in 2015, and once again at the Intermediate level this year. With all that experience, Heather Morris was able to ride Team Express Group, LLC’s 2008 Irish Sport Horse gelding to a perfect weekend. The pair added nothing to their dressage score of 25.8 to win by over five points. “He was great. I was a little rusty actually, I hadn’t ridden in three weeks because I threw my back out, but it all worked out in there,” said Morris.

Junior/Young Rider Preliminary Rails were falling in the Junior/Young Rider Preliminary division, but each of the top three had one rail apiece so their placings remained unchanged, and Madelyn Floyd was able to lead the victory gallop aboard her own Clementine, a 2009 Hanoverian mare, making her journey from Washington well worth it. “She’s a really good jumper, so I tried to stay out of her way,” explained Floyd. “I tried to give her her head, let her do her thing, and keep the tempo the same.”

Preliminary Amateur Julia Spatt of Arkansas and 5o1 Macintosh quietly stalked the leaders all weekend in the Preliminary Amateur division, sitting in a respectable tie for

seventh place on a score of 34.3 following dressage and then moving up into secondplace after adding just 0.8 time faults to their score on cross-country day.

Finally, Spatt and her own 2010 Belgian Warmblood gelding of unknown breeding turned in a double clean show jumping round to take home the Preliminary Championship title.

Preliminary Horse The cross-country course was influential in the Preliminary Horse division, which gave Tamra Smith the opportunity to climb up the leaderboard into first. Once Smith had the lead, she wasn’t letting go of it and a double clear show jumping round secured her win. Riding Judith McSwain’s Fleeceworks Ghost, a 2012 Irish Sport Horse/Belgian Warmblood mare, Smith finished on her dressage score of 29.0. “Ghost is just a sweetheart,” explained Smith. “My daughter has been riding her and producing her. In the victory gallop they even congratulated her, which was so exciting because she did all of the work! I just sat there on her.”

Preliminary Rider Places shifted and changed in the Preliminary Rider division, which saw Californian Whitney Tucker Billeter guide her own 2011 Irish Sport Horse gelding, Karvaleo, to the blue ribbon. The duo earned a collective score of 70.3. “This is my first AEC and it’s beautiful here.

I want to come live here during the summer,” exclaimed Billeter.

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Warmblood gelding. “My strategy was to keep him in front of my leg. He sucks back really easily.”

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The Junior Training division concluded with Madison Santley of California, who moved to finish on top of the podium aboard Excellence, a 2009 Dutch Warmblood gelding, after clear rounds in both cross-country and show jumping phases of competition. Santley and her mount finished on their dressage score of 31.7, and she explained, “It took a long time to get out here. We had a bumpy road, but he was so good. He was an angel and I love him with all of my heart. I couldn’t have asked for a better horse and a better week.”

Amanda Boyce of California, and her own 2006 Welsh Cob gelding, Mercury

by Machno Carwyn, went into the show jumping round sitting in second place and maintained her competitive edge to finish on top of the Junior Novice division. “My trainer and I have a system, which is zip, counter bend, steady, and then quick—we’ve been practicing that a lot,” stated Boyce.

Training Amateur Linda Quist of Colorado led from start to finish aboard her own Belle Gambe, a 2004 Iberian Warmblood mare in the Training Amateur division, as the pair finished their competition on a score of 27.3 to secure the top title. “I had a wonderful experience here this year,” Quist said. “This is my third AEC, I rode in Novice, Training, and now Training again. Going into the last phase, all I could think of was ‘Leave the rails up please!’”

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Training Horse As the first division champion to be crowned at the AEC, Training Horse winner McKenzie Rollins was nothing but smiles as she galloped around the Coors Arena in her lap of victory. Rollins moved from first place after her dressage phase, into second place during crosscountry with her own Excel Star Lord, a 2012 Irish Sport Horse gelding, and clinched the final victory of the week on a score of 34.9. “He’s still quite young,” Rollins said, “so I really wanted to take my time to produce him, to not skip over anything. It’s really important to me that he’s happy and comfortable to do the job and that I’m not over-facing him with anything and I feel like this is just such a feather in his cap.”

Training Rider The AEC was to be Romulus’ last competition, so it was only fitting that he went out on top. Luckily, he and owner/rider, Tracy Alvez, put in a double clear show jumping round to hold on to their overnight lead and win the Training Rider division. “The show jumping course was so fun,” said Alvez of the Dutch

Novice Amateur Colorado native Erin Contino maintained her three-phase lead, concluding the week with a blue ribbon in the Novice Amateur division aboard her own Handsome Ransom, a 2012 Thoroughbred gelding, on their original dressage score of 25.8. “I just had to focus on keeping him in front of my leg, even if I didn’t see my distance. I just had to focus on keeping him coming, while I was sorting it out,” Contino commented.

“I guess it worked out. I got a little lucky, but sometimes luck goes your way. He’s ready to go home and take a long nap!”

weekend on their dressage score of 30.3, moving from equal third to equal second after cross-country and taking home the win with the cross-country time closest to optimum time. Thirteen-year-old Robinson said that cross-country is her favorite phase “because it’s so much fun.

I love all of the different jumps. I really liked this course. It was way different than what we’re used to. It was really fun. My favorite part of the course was going down the hill to the log jump.”

Beginner Novice Amateur Cami Pease came all of the way from Washington D.C. and represented the East Coast well, as she held her own throughout the entire Beginner Novice Amateur division, ending in first place with 24.5 penalties aboard her own 2000 Belgian Warmblood gelding, Vibrant.

“You can’t ever count on anything,” stated Pease, “But we are both very comfortable in the arena and I could tell that he was having a lot of fun. If I ride fine, he’ll take me around. Crosscountry is our hardest battle. Both of us started out in the equitation ring, so we can do flatwork, that’s all fine, but cross-country still makes us a little nervous.”

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The Novice Horse division welcomed yet another victory for Smith, as the fierce competitor took to the final show jumping phase with the MB Group LLC’s 2013 Oldenburg gelding MB MaiStein.

The duo scooped up the tri-colored ribbon after landing on 28.1 total penalties. “The stadium round today was fantastic,” Smith said. “His stride is naturally huge, but he’s so careful and such a good boy. I think I cross-cantered a few turns, but he’s five so it happens. I was just really pleased with how he handled the pressure. He’s just a good boy.”

Alexa Ehlers and Clear Laveer, her own 2006 Hanoverian gelding, led the Beginner Novice Horse division wire-to-wire on their dressage score of 27.4. “I have loved the AEC [this year] because I’ve been able to spend time with my family and my friends,” Ehlers shared. “I grew up in Texas and then I moved to Kentucky, so I haven’t seen a lot of people in five or six years. This is my first AEC! When I was in college, I went to try and go. I had a Preliminary horse that was actually here [this year] with a Preliminary junior rider, but I broke my back the day before we were supposed to leave.

It’s cool that it finally worked, and it worked like this.”

Novice Rider Anna Howell and her own Bodacious Affair, a 2003 Thoroughbred/Shire gelding, steadily climbed the leaderboard all weekend, sitting in third after dressage on 25.2, adding nothing to their score on cross-country to move into second, and finally jumping double clear this afternoon to take home the win in the Novice Rider division.

Junior Beginner Novice Ella Robinson and Fernhill Fearless des Terdrix, her own 2010 Dutch Warmblood gelding, waited patiently in the wings all

Beginner Novice Rider The Beginner Novice Rider division was championed by Tricia Leslie of Colorado and her own Inate Dignity, a 2006 Thoroughbred gelding, as the duo finish atop the division on a score of 27.3. “You never know [how your dressage test is going to to],” said Leslie, “so when I came out I was like, ‘Gosh, that felt very good.’ It went better than I expected.”

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[LEFT] Eleanor Brimmer received the Triple Crown Excellence Award. [ABOVE] USEF Para-Equestrian Coach Pilot Program launched at Carlisle Academy Integrative Equine Therapy & Sports.

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EXCELLENCE AWARDED Eleanor Brimmer, originally from Plymouth, MN, and now in Wellington, FL, rode her 16-year-old Hanoverian mare, Argentinia, in the Gold Coast Dressage Association Made in the Shade I & II on August 25-26. Competing in ParaEquestrian TOC, they scored a 66.618% and 72.500%, respectively, and clinched the Triple Crown Excellence Award along the way. Moving forward, the pair hopes to keep improving and compete in the CPEDI during the Adequan Global Dressage Festival in 2019 and travel to Europe next summer in preparation for Tokyo 2020.

PROGRAM LAUNCHED Carlisle Academy Integrative Equine Therapy & Sports in Lyman, ME, hosted the first United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) ParaEquestrian Dressage Coach Pilot Program that focused on coach education opportunities within Paralympic Equestrian Sports. The response was overwhelming as the 20

slots for approved coaches, both Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (PATH) and nonPATH certified, filled quickly.

Described as a mix of art and science, the program designed by Michel Assouline, the USEF Head of ParaEquestrian Coach Development & High Performance, aims to develop the coach’s ability to prepare athletes from grassroots education to international competitions, along a continuum of progressive certification levels: Apprentice Coach (Introductory Level), Bronze Coach (National Level), Silver Coach (International Level), and Master Coach (Major Championships and Paralympic Games). A second Coach Pilot Program was held at Wheatland Farm in Virginia, and two more are scheduled this fall in Texas and California. Due to the positive demand for the pilot programs, the USEF Para-Equestrian Coach Program is slated to go forward in 2019.

VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR The United States Dressage Federation (USDF) named Lois Yukins of Manchester by the Sea, MA, as the 2018 USDF Volunteer of the Year. Members recognized with this honor have demonstrated exceptional commitment towards carrying out USDF’s mission, through consistent and cumulative volunteer activities. Yukins has also donated countless hours of her time to USDF and the sport, having been a member of the USDF Judges Committee since 1994 and serving as chair from 2005 to 2012. As the winner, Lois was presented with a perpetual trophy, established by Lisa Gorretta, which is on permanent display in the Roemer Foundation/USDF Hall of Fame. She will also receive a “keeper” trophy and will be featured in the yearbook issue of USDF Connection.

ELITE STATUS Congratulations to Riley Reardon and Air Count of Rose-

brook Farm in Georgetown, MA. The duo placed sixth in the USDF National Equitation Championships for 14- to18year-olds during the Festival of Champions at Lamplight in Chicago, IL. They also were successful in their Open Equitation, earning 86.4, which aided Reardon to her “elite” status with the USDF Equitation Program.

SCHOOLED Sperry View Farm in Bethany, CT, played host to the Connecticut Dressage Association’s Schooling Show on September 9, 2018. Congratulations to all who participated, including high-point youth winner Alexa Duncan and high-point adult amateur Elizabeth Allwein. Duncan and Double Trouble rode well in Novice B and Training Level, Test 1, but their highest score of 73.462 was earned in the Training Level, Test 2. Allwein and Harry scored a 74.091, which was the highest score of the day, in the Training Level, Test 3.

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[LEFT] Charlotte Jorst and Kastel’s Nintendo captured the USEF Grand Prix Dressage National Championship. [RIGHT] Dawn WhiteO’Connor and Bailarino earned the tricolor ribbon in the Markel/USEF Developing Horse Grand Prix Dressage National Championship.

New Champions Crowned COMPETITION AT THE U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions, the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF)/Markel Young and Developing Horse Championships, and the USEF Dressage Seat Medal Finals at the Lamplight Equestrian Center ran August 22-26, 2018, crowning champions in each of the day’s five divisions.

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Markel/USEF Developing Horse Grand Prix Dressage National Championship After an exciting class filled with ups and downs for combinations in the Markel/USEF Developing Horse Grand Prix Dressage National Championship,

Dawn White-O’Connor leapt into the top position to win the national title on Bailarino with an overall score of 68.635%. The 10-year-old Oldenburg gelding, owned by Four Winds Farms, previously competed in the small tour with Olympian Steffen Peters before Peters moved him up to the Grand Prix last summer with scores in the 70s.

White-O’Connor began competing him in the fall of 2017. This week, the pair placed second in the Intermediate II with a 68.088% and won the Developing Grand Prix with a 69%.

The class leader with a 69.902% after the Intermediate II, Alice Tarjan and Candescent fell down to eighth place in the Developing Grand Prix with a 63.875% after multiple bobbles in the canter tour. The eight-year-old Hanoverian mare, who was bred in Germany by Willi Helms, earned an overall score of 66.286% to end up with the reserve championship ribbon. Tarjan originally purchased the expressive mare as a jumper prospect until she noticed her talent for collected upperlevel work, and she is looking forward to continuing to develop her consistency in the ring.

Jumping from seventh place to finish the division in third place with an overall score of 65.078% was finance professional, Amy Lewis of Lemont, IL,

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Competitors in the USEF Grand Prix Dressage National Championship returned to the ring for the Grand Prix Freestyle to ride for the championship title. Following a strong freestyle performance, it was Charlotte Jorst and her own Kastel’s Nintendo who held onto their lead and took home the overall victory.

Jorst and Kastel’s Nintendo, a 15-yearold KWPN stallion, held onto the number one spot throughout the week, earning a score of 70.217% in the Grand Prix and a 68.809% in the Grand Prix Special. Sunday, the pair left it all in the arena, dancing to their new choreography and freestyle music, which consisted of classics including “Over the Rainbow;” “New York, New York;” and “La Vie En Rose” to earn a score of 73.65%. Overall, they earned a cumulative total of 70.098% to take home the championship title.

Moving into second place overall to claim the reserve championship was Nick Wagner and Don John, a 10-yearold KWPN gelding owned by Beverly Gepfer. Wagner placed second after his performance in the Grand Prix, where he scored a 69.5%. Although he was in third following the Grand Prix Special, where he earned a score of 67.468%, his 72.75% in the freestyle pushed him back up into second place. Wagner and Dohn John received a cumulative score of 69.073%.

Finishing the championship in third place was Jennifer Schrader-Williams and Millione. Schrader-Williams and the 15-year-old Danish Warmblood gelding owned by Millione Partners, LLC finished third in the Grand Prix earlier in the week with a score of 69.217% and second in the Grand Prix Special with a score of 68.17%. Their solid freestyle routine, which featured lively pop music, including “Sail” by AWOLNATION, earned them a score of 70.7% to give them a cumulative total of 68.968%.

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and Sir Steinerman. Lewis’ 10-year-old Oldenburg gelding, received a 64.069% in the Intermediate II and placed second with a 65.75% in the Developing Grand Prix. Bred in the U.S., the pair won the award for the highest scoring American bred horse in the division.

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Markel/USEF Young Horse Six-Year-Old Dressage National Championship In 2016, Craig Stanley was victorious with his KWPN gelding, Habanero CWS, in the Four-Year-Old National Championship. This year, the pair continued their winning ways in the Six-Year-Old Preliminary Test when they received an impressive total score of 8.98. In the Six-Year-Old Final Test, Habanero CWS was awarded high marks of 9.2 for his engaged, elastic trot and a 9 for his submission. Along with the final day’s score of 8.98, the pair’s cumulative total earned them the national title.

As Stanley bred and raised the gelding himself in the U.S., Habanero CWS was honored for being the highest scoring American bred horse in the division.

Angela Jackson, aboard Sandeman, impressed the judges with their Six-Year-Old Final Test performance, earning high scores to move them up from third place to win the reserve championship. Sandeman, Julie Cook’s six-year-old Hanoverian gelding, bred in Germany by Eggerk Groenewold, earned a total score of 8.9 in the Six-Year-Old Preliminary Test. With their Six-Year-Old Final Test score of 8.52, they earned a total cumulative score of 8.672.

Cesar Parra and his own Sir Beckmann rounded out the top three in the championship with a total score of 8.54. Parra and Sir Beckmann, the six-year-old Hanoverian gelding, bred in Germany by Norbert and Petra Fockenberg, was in second place with a score of 8.96 following the Six-Year-Old Preliminary Test. Their performance in the Six-Year-Old Final Test on Sunday morning earned them a score of 8.26, contributing to their cumulative total of 8.54.

USEF Children Dressage National Championship The USEF Children Dressage National Championship was established in 2017, concluding its second year on the

final day of the competiton this year.

Competing against a field of 10 horseand-rider combinations, previous U.S. Vaulting member Miki Yang, age 13, maintained the lead on Four Winds Farm’s Garden’s Sam to win the tricolor ribbon with an overall score of 69.020%.

Yang and Sam, an 11-year-old New Forest Pony gelding topped the leaderboard in both of their division’s classes, with a 68.387% in the FEI Children Test and a 69.643% in the FEI Children Individual Test. Despite Sam’s usual nerves in the show ring, she was thrilled with their performance in both tests.

Maintaining their second place position from the FEI Children Team Test, Averi Allen, age 14, and Mary Adam’s Lady Lilliana rode away with the reserve championship title with an overall score of 67.633%. Lady Lilliana, a nine-year-old Friesian Sporthorse mare, and Allen earned a 67.885% in their first test and a 67.381% in Sunday’s test. Allen won the gold medal at the 2016 USEF Dressage Seat Medal Finals 13 & Under division.

Coming from Palmyra, NE, Kylee Kment also held onto her position to finish third overall in the division with a total of 67.331%. Her mount, Manatee, is a 15-year-old off-the-track Thoroughbred who won a few races before switching careers to train dressage.

USEF Dressage Seat Medal Final 14-18 Championship On the final day of competition, young riders battled it out in the arena for the title of national champion in the USEF Dressage Seat Medal Final 14–18 Championship. Following the competitive class, it was Sophia Schults of St. Joseph, MI, riding the eight-year-old Oldenburg gelding, Samour M, whose skill most impressed the judges to receive a high score of 9.5.

Receiving the silver medal was Maya Miller of Charleston, SC, riding Beringer, a mount she borrowed from her trainer. Miller was given a score of 9.2 on Ginny Crawford’s 12-year-old KWPN gelding and she was thrilled to accomplish one of her dreams.

Rounding out the podium in the bronze medal position was Brynne Varvel aboard her nine-year-old Morgan pony, Big Indian Creek, with a score of 9.0. This is her second year qualifying for the division and she contributes her success to her fitness regime with a personal trainer.

[ABOVE] Sophia Schults and Samour M took home the gold in the USEF Dressage Seat Medal Final 14-18 Championship. [MIDDLE] Craig Stanley and Habanero CWS took home the Markel/USEF Young Horse Six-Year-Old Dressage National Championship.

[BELOW] From International Vaulter to National Champion, Miki Yang earned Top Honors in the USEF Children Dressage National Championship.

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BY LISA CENIS

Driving news Sue Lathrop topped the Pickpocket Arena Driving Trial Very Small Equine Division B.

VSE Champion in Division A was Melissa Every, while the Division B Champion was Sue Lathrop. Single Horse Training was won by Denise Reed Gagnon, Preliminary VSE went to Georgia Barry, Preliminary Pony went to Diego Rubio, and the blue in Intermediate went to Jackie Kane. Congratulations, drivers!

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PRELIMINARY CHAMPIONS The 2018 The American Driving Society, Inc. North American Preliminary Champions were awarded on August 26 at the Green Mountain Horse Association in South Woodstock, VT. Eighteen competitors from New England, the Mid-Atlantic, and Canada vied for the North American Championship titles. New Jersey’s Mary Mott and Townshend Robinhood edged out New York’s Dirk Young and Averil Yes for the Single Horse Championship. New Jersey’s Daniel Rosenthal drove his two Dartmoors, Millcreek Rice Krispy and Singletree Roadside Skipper, with precision to secure the Pony Pair Championship. Riley Wiltison of Maryland bested a field of eight to claim the Pony Single Championship with Willow’s Aslan, with reserve champion going to Ontario’s Michelle Courtemanche and Fashionista. The Small Pony Champion was Connecticut’s Cynthia Bliven and Stonecroft Fancy Package. Linda Peterson, also of Connecticut, and Dually claimed the Very Small Equine (VSE) Single Championship with a double clear in cones, while reserve

went to Dorothy Maggio and Royal Oaks Painted Berry of Vermont.

TUB PARADE The Gilded Age came alive on September 8 with the 26th Tub Parade in Lenox, MA, presented by the Colonial Carriage and Driving Society and the Lenox Chamber of Commerce. The great granddaughter of 1892 Tub Parade Grand Marshall Anson Phelps Stokes, Mary Stokes Waller of Stockbridge, MA, led off the parade driving a Roof Seat Brake made by the Schwartz Carriage Company. The fourin-hand ponies consisted of leaders Miss Kitty Anne and Morton’s Catoo and wheelers Morton’s Elliot and Morton’s In Play.

Mary was accompanied by her son, Harley, who is also an accomplished driver. The guest of honor and Grand Marshall was Kris Bona, who represented the Adams Community Bank, a local bank that supports many

cultural events. Ending the Parade was Duffy and Cindy Layton of Stanfordville, NY, driving four grey Percheron geldings: Ted, Rascal, Jack, and Knight. They were put to a circus calliope built by Duffy.

PICKPOCKET PERFECTION The Pickpocket Arena Driving Trial was held on September 9 in Brentwood, NH. Twentytwo drivers came out to the beginner-friendly event judged by Sue Rogers, who gave advice to competitors after their dressage tests. Susan Koso took over the scoring and a slew of volunteers helped in the cones ring. The

YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS The Harness Horse Youth Foundation (HHYF) announced that Hanna Darrow of Dublin, OH, and Katie Eick of Farmingdale, NJ, have been awarded the 2018 Curt Greene Memorial Scholarship and the Sweet Karen Scholarship, respectively. The $2,500 Curt Greene Scholarship honors an individual who has demonstrated a passion for harness racing and strives to achieve great things within the industry. The $1,500 Sweet Karen Scholarship is awarded to students who have attended previous HHYF camps and who look to further harness racing involvement as they move forward with their education.

Melissa Every was the Very Small Equine Division A Champion at the Pickpocket Arena Driving Trial.

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Driving Championships for Singles After two successful days of dressage, the U.S. team looked ahead after a competitive Marathon phase that brought out a focus and determination to move up the leaderboard heading into the final cone phase. “We came in feeling strong after an excellent week of training camp prior to coming to the show,” said Briggs. “We experienced challenges in the marathon, and we had to knuckle down and focus if we were going to move the needle [in the team standings] and battle for points.

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In a field of 82 competitors consisting of 19 international teams, it was the two time United States Equestrian Federation Single Horse Combined Driving National Champion, Jennifer Hamilton of Alva, FL, and Makari Design, her own and Milton Hamilton’s 10-year-old KWPN gelding, that led the U.S. team after the final day of competition. The combination only incurred three penalties in the final cones phase.

Fellow team member Jacob Arnold of Snow Camp, NC, and Uminco, Leslie Berndl’s 17-year-old Royal Dutch Warmblood gelding, was instrumental in the team’s overall placing, as the partnership between Arnold and Uminco produced the top U.S. marathon score in a very tight, competitive field. They incurred 1.92 time penalties in the cones phase to add to his overall score, ending on 163.91 penalties. Teammate Donna Crookston of Saltsburg, PA, was bold with Viktor, her 10-year-old Dutch Harness gelding, who was close behind Arnold, adding 3.58 penalties to finish on 165.04 penalties. “I’m delighted for Donna,” said Briggs. “All her work throughout the year to get to this point with Viktor came together nicely. Their communication was the best I’ve seen to date.”

Vernon Helmuth from Lodi, CA, a veteran Pairs competitor, competed as an individual with Firminus, Peter

Hüls’s eight-year-old KWPN gelding, to earn a personal best dressage score on the international stage with a 59.63. The developing partnership between Helmuth and Firminus completed the event with 194.03 penalties.

The Netherlands took home top honors with 283.87 penalties, France followed in second with 287.73 penalties, and Poland placed third with 293.44 penalties.

Para-Driving Championships for Singles In the FEI World Para-Driving Championships for Singles, consistency and experience were the key to success for the U.S. para-drivers.

Competing in her sixth World Championship, Diane Kastama of Arroyo Grande, CA, boldly piloted Oosterwijk’s Kasper, P.W.C. de Ronde’s 22-year-old gelding of unknown breeding, throughout the competition, moving up the leaderboard and placing seventh with 167.85 penalties. With less than a point behind Kastama, Tracy Bowman of Martinez, CA, represented the U.S. for the first time in international competition with her own Taylomor Laurabelle, a 16-year-old Welsh Pony, to a respectable eighth place with 168.58 penalties. Bob Giles from Morriston, FL, competed in the Grade 2 division with First Lady, an eight-yearold mare of unknown breeding owned

by P.W.C. de Ronde. Giles finished the competition with 172.14 penalties.

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IT WAS A ROLLER COASTER OF emotions and focus for the U.S. Team during the 2018 FEI World Driving and Para-Driving Championships for Singles held in Kronenberg, the Netherlands, on August 29 through September 2.

With three challenging phases, Jennifer Hamilton emerged as the leading U.S. driver, with 158.52 penalties. Diane Kastama, Grade I, led the U.S. contingent in the Para-Driving division with 167.85 penalties. The U.S. Driving Team, led by Chef d’Equipe Heather Briggs and Coach Thorsten Zarembowicz, placed seventh with 318.49 penalties, and the U.S. ParaDriving Team, led by Chef d’Equipe Marcie Quist and Coach Sara Schmidt, placed fourth with 331.02 penalties.

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Saratoga Driving Association Plans for Confidence Division SUBMITTED BY CAROL FRANK

would be free of any penalties for outside assistance, except for someone other than the driver handling the whip, reins, or brake.

As pleasure drivers are getting out of the ring, we expanded offerings for pleasure drivers that might try a pace or “fault and out” to the combined test. The course at Akers Acres is absolutely beautiful, especially with the fall foliage, and seemed a shame for pleasure drivers not to have the experience.

We thought scheduling would be a nightmare and that finding dual-licensed would be judges hard. Jeff felt we could do it, and we salute his guidance and innovative spirit. He has brought a lot to the SDA and we appreciate his efforts.

Our thanks also go to Marc Johnson for designing a course and cones that could meet all our needs.

Response to the clinic has been great,

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THE SARATOGA DRIVING Association (SDA) Super Days of Driving Competition in October is behind us and was a high point for our club, offering innovative competitions for our varied membership that fits within the rules of the American Driving Society, Inc. (ADS).

We had added an Intermediate style division to interest the drivers moving out of Preliminary and wanting to try Intermediate dressage tests in a 40' x 80' ring, and an added gate in the Obstacles division in a familiar setting.

Then we heard from would-be competitors that they were perpetually not ready to compete. So this year, Jeff Morse came to our board and officers with a plan for the “Confidence Division.” The confidence driver is a new driver designation being added that we believe is the first of its kind in the U.S. for a carriage driving competition. Drivers in this division

and we were touched to receive a letter from honorary Director and the First Secretary of the ADS, Robert Heath. “I was greatly impressed by the SDA initiative ‘Drive with Confidence.’ I think it is something the ADS could embrace and encourage. So many drivers never compete because they are ‘scared to death’ of forgetting or losing their way.

Especially since a lot of drivers are [at a] more ‘mature age’ and this may be their first experience of competing. In the early days, the ADS was adamant about not offering prize money or end of year high-point awards, so this is a really great initiative. Bravo to SDA.” We are very eager to stretch ourselves and expand to the needs of our members.

Think about what you need from us for next year, so that we can expand what we have to offer. We love scheduling clinics.

How about a navigator clinic? A day for dressage tests? Cones practice? Games?

We want to accommodate all members; please let us know what you would like to see from our club. For more information, please visit our website, saratogadriving. com or come by one of our events!

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[LEFT] Spooks Gotta Gun recently hit the NRHA Two Million Dollar Sire mark.

[ABOVE] Melissa Lalli and Ms Sassie Conclusion received several ribbons at the Woodstock Fair Horse Show.

HALL OF FAME Induction into the American Paint Horse Association (APHA) Hall of Fame requires a lifetime of achievement and a legacy that has impacted the association and the breed.

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to be inducted into the Hall of Fame, while Scribbles, Q T Poco Streke, Judys Lineage, and Like A Diamond will represent the equines. All inductees will be honored in the APHA Hall of Fame and Educational Outreach Center located in the Association’s new office in the Fort Worth Stockyards, and the 2018 Hall of Fame induction ceremony will take place on March 2, 2019, during the 2019 APHA Convention in Fort Worth, TX.

NEW OWNER FOR NIGHT SHADES Jeff Temple Show Horses of North Augusta, SC, would like to congratulate Natalie Anderson on her purchase of Night Shades. The three-yearold gelding’s future will be under the direction and guidance of Katy Jo Zuidema and Jeff Temple Show Horses.

DECKED IN RIBBONS September kicked off swimmingly for Melissa Lalli and Ms Sassie Conclusion of

Dream Big Perfomance Horses of Belchertown, MA. The duo competed at the Woodstock Fair Horse Show and received day-end champion and weekend high-point reserve champion in the Color Breed division. The duo also received reserve champion in the Adult Western division.

SLIDING TO FIRST Gata Rein Ranch of Middletown, NY, headed to New Jersey for the Eastern Pennsylvania Reining Horse Association’s North East Affiliate Finals/Derby held September 13-16.

Bill Bowen won the Limited Open aboard Magnum Moonstone for Louis Zamboli. In the Thursday’s Green Horse class, Bowen tied himself for third place on two three-yearolds, Gata Painted Star for Denise and Steve Santagata and Milligans Tinseltown for Roy Kaplan. On Friday, he took first with Gata Painted Star in the Green Horse class.

Saturday was another suc-

cessful competition day for Bowen; he tied for second in the Intermediate Open and tied to win the Limited Open aboard Magnum Moonstone.

Louie Zamboli grabbed the win in the Para-Reining Level 4 and was part of a three-way tie for champion in Thursday’s Green Reiner Level 2, which he took third in the following day aboard Magnum Moonstone.

Kristie Dahlen tied for second in Green Reiner 2 and took fourth place in Green Reiner 1 on the first day of competition. On Saturday, she took first in the Limited NonPro, marking a 144 aboard Jacs Quick Cash.

Denise Santagata and Crome Plated HOTROD marked a 141.5 in the Novice Horse Non-Pro. These two took third place in the Level 4 Derby, reserve champion in the Level 2 Derby, first place in the Limited and Intermediate Non-Pro Affiliate, and reserve champion in the Limited Non-Pro.

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MAKING MILLIONS This year has featured several historic milestones for many horses, riders, and owners within the National Reining Horse Association (NRHA).

Adding his name to the record books in 2018 is Spooks Gotta Gun. After crossing his million-dollar mark in 2015, the stallion has earned another million, making him an NRHA Two Million Dollar Sire.

Bred by Eric Storey, the bay was purchased by Silver Spurs Equine in 2010, where the 16-year-old stallion currently stands in Scottsdale, AZ.

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[1] Jerilyn Jacobs and Peppys Montana Skip placed first in Level 3, Test 1 on a score of 68.333%. [2] In Level 1 Open, Elisha Harvey and Frodo Baggins were reserve champions. [3] Marie Banks and Nu Soldier Of Fortune received the champion ribbon in Level 1 Open. [4] Gail Vangelist and Rodeo Time Robin took second place in Introductory Level, Test 2. [5] Linda Lamarche and Emma Da Casa ended the day as reserve champions in Introductory Level. [6] Catherine Petersen and Expect The Unexpected took home the champion ribbon in Level 1 Adult Amateur.

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2018 USEF Reining National Championships Named Crawley, Medows, and McCutcheon Siblings Champions THE 2018 UNITED STATES Equestrian Federation (USEF) Reining National Championships made for an exciting evening of competition on Friday, August 31, at the Tulsa Reining Classic in Tulsa, OK. The Adequan $10,000 Added USEF Open Reining National Championship, presented by Markel Insurance, along with the 13 & Under, 14-18, and 19-21 divisions of the $15,000 Added USEF Youth Reining National Championship crowned new national champions.

Josh Crawley and Denise SeversonHobbs’s 11-year-old Quarter Horse gelding, Snip N Wimp, were the first to go in the Open division and held the lead from the start. The duo from Whitesboro, TX, earned the top score of 219 to claim the Adequan $10,000 Added USEF Open

Reining National Championship, their first open national champion title. “It felt really good to get that horse in there and put all the parts together for a smooth run,” Crawley explained. “My horse was so good in there. He is a really big stopper, so four stops in that pattern set us up well. His honesty stood out to me; he did what I asked and had no mistakes.”

Shane Brown of Elbert, CO, and Give Me Starbucks, Kelly Rainford’s eight-year-old Quarter Horse mare, were close behind on a score of 218.0 and collected the reserve champion title.

Twenty-one-year-old Jack Medows of Cuba, MO, won in the 19-21 divisionwith Surprizentheprincess, his nine-year-old Quarter Horse mare, on a score of 199.0.

Eighteen-year-old Cade McCutcheon and REF Sturgis won back-to-back titles

in the 14-18 division. McCutcheon of Aubrey, TX, and Anne-Marie Burns’s sixyear-old Quarter Horse gelding scored 218.5 to take home top honors. Dani Latimer from Marietta, OK, and Sparklin Nite, Elaine Latimer’s six-year-old Quarter Horse gelding, were the reserve champions with a score of 215.5.

Last year’s 13 & Under division reserve champion, 12-year-old Carlee McCutcheon of Aubrey, TX, came back this year to go for the champion spot.

McCutcheon and Katy Dun It, Shawn L. Stratman’s nine-year-old Quarter Horse mare, garnered a score of 211.5 to win the division. Raeanna Thayn from Tioga, TX, and Coded N Color, Robert and Robin Thayn’s four-year-old Quarter Horse, were the reserve champions with a score of 204.5.

Names New Western Zone Administrator and Western Committee Members THE INTERSCHOLASTIC Equestrian Association (IEA) has recently named American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) Professional 108 EQUINE

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Horseman Tammy Braham to the position of Western Zone Administrator. Hailing from the Grove City, PA, area, Braham brings more than 35 years of experience

as a horse trainer and equestrian coach of both IEA and Intercollegiate Horse Show Association teams such as the Grove City Area Equestrian Team, Slippery Rock University, Clarion University, and Grove City College.

The IEA Western Zone is made up of one zone with eight regions spanning the United States. In her role as Western Zone Administrator, Braham will work closely with IEA western teams to help

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promote the organization as well as assist with managing communications, finances, and providing guidance for western show hosts.

“I was pleased to hear IEA selected Tammy Braham as our new Zone Administrator. With her outstanding credentials and sound background of our program, as well as her experience within the IHSA, I think she is exactly what the western side needs in a Zone Administrator,” says Western Zone Committee Chairman Katie Morehead.

“I look forward to working with her and seeing what she can bring to the table in order to continue the growth and improvement of the western side of IEA.” In addition to her role as a coach, Braham also holds judges’ cards with the AQHA, National Snaffle Bit Association (NSBA), American Pinto Horse Association, International Buckskin Horse Association, and the American Buckskin Registry Association. She has served as a Youth Advisor and Board Member of the Pennsylvania Quarter Horse Association

and holds lifetime membership in the AQHA and NSBA. Braham is the owner/ operator of Seven Oaks Quarter Horses and is a graduate of Pennsylvania State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science.

The IEA Board of Directors also recently approved the slate of members for the 2018-2019 IEA Western Committee.

The Western Committee was re-instated in 2017 as a way to assist the IEA with the Western Zone restructuring and the creation of the Semi-Finals format.

Western Committee members are made up of IEA western coaches and affiliates from across the United States and serve in a volunteer capacity during the season.

The following members have been appointed to the 2018-2019 Western Committee: Katie Morehead, Committee Chair of KM Equestrian from Findlay, OH; Jessica Bein of Arizona Reining Equestrian Team from Scottsdale, AZ; Bobby Dean of Mountaineer Equestrian Team from Waynesburg, PA; Roger Elder of Last Lap Ranch from Maryville, TN; Ollie Griffith of Autumn Rose Farm Equestrian Team from Dublin, OH; Mark Guynn of Rocky Mountain Wranglers from Berthoud, CO; Rebecca Halvorson of Halvorson

Ranch from Guthrie, OK; Stephanie Lynn, Director of Operations for the NSBA, of Gurnee, IL; Chris McElyea from Grier School in Tyrone, PA; and Amber Viera of Hillside Meadows from Acushnet, MA. For more information about the IEA, visit rideiea.org or contact Membership Marketing Coordinator Jennifer Eaton at jenn@rideiea.org or by calling 877-RIDE-IEA ext. 203.

IEA Coach and AQHA Professional Horseman Tammy Braham was appointed Western Zone Administrator.

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the next one to come. Highlighting the horse and rider participants were Chelsea Littlefield with her horses, Premiere Patty and Magicaul Sekret; Diane Beaulieu with her young horse Clary’s Stephen Taber; Rebecca Murphy with RAE Light My Fire; Cindy Downs with CLF Atiyah; Pamela Santerre with CLF Believe in Magic; Laura Hauser with Noor; and Amanda Coderre on Levi. Everyone had a great day of learning, hard work, and lots of proud moments!

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THE FRIESIAN HORSE ASSOCIATION of New England hosted a very successful International Friesian Show Horse Association (IFSHA) Region 1 Championship Horse Show on September 7-9, 2018 at the University of Massachusetts’ Hadley Farm in Hadley, MA. The weather started off very warm but turned to perfect show weather, welcoming 42 Friesians, six part-bred

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AS THE SUMMER SEASON DREW to an end, things were ramping up for the Rhode Island Arabian Horse Association (RIAHA) and its members.

August 19 brought our fifth annual sold out dressage clinic with United States Dressage Foundation bronze and silver medalist, Renee Surprenant. Riders from Introductory through Fourth Level were given insightful guidance, educated instruction, encouragement, and exercises to move forward with their training.

Truly one of the most enjoyed clinics RIAHA offers, which holds our attention and conversations long after the event is over, our club has heavy anticipation for

Arabian/Half Arabian division with her purebred, Magicaul Sekret, and Ashley Reilly and Lover came in reserve champion in the Walk Trot 10 & Under division. Lover and Lauren Reilly were in the ribbons in their Walk-Trot division, and Ava Lemire and Khaarma took a big championship in the Arabian division for the weekend. Congratulations to all of our competitors!

The end of the show season is coming near and RIAHA is having one more Fun Show! Taking place November 4 at Pond View Equestrian Center in Pascoag, RI, this Halloweenthemed event will have chili and hot soup prepared for participants and guests. Fun classes include our favorites such as “ghost” and spoon, water cup/witches brew, sit a bat (instead of a buck), and a spooky trail class for everyone to enjoy! See our website to enter, and we hope you will join us!

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Friesians, and 13 open horses. Horses from all over the East Coast competed in dressage, driving, in-hand, and a variety of other classes. The well-rounded class list had something for every competitor.

Annette Fan e’ Hamsterheide, owned

by Brenda and Charley Roberts of Eustis, FL, went home with the show’s High-Point Friesian title. “Annette fan’e Hamsterheide is proven to be a phenomenal competitor even while being four and a half months in foal to Alwin 469,” says Brenda proudly.

The High-Point Part-Bred Friesian award went to the half-Friesian, halfQuarter Horse, Alexander D. “I’m just so proud of him,” says owner Florence Hall of Broad Brook, CT. “His trainer, Danielle Barrasso, has done an excellent job with him and all the credit goes to her.”

It is apparent that the next generation of Friesian enthusiasts is coming along well with an impressive five entries in the Region 1 Champion Leadline and Pleasure classes. The littlest competitors, all under the age of six years old, were a crowd favorite upon their black pearls.

On Sunday, the show offered a charity class to benefit Draft Gratitude, a draft horse rescue located in Winchester, NH. The generosity of the Friesian community was once again clear, as the benefit class was the biggest of the show with 10 riders particiA’Laydia Von Velvet Green, owned by Mala Tyler, had a clean pating. Draft Gratitude’s sweep, winning eight Championships at the IFSHA Region 1 founder, Rebecca Roy, Championship Show. was present to receive Dagger L.S.F., earned the champion ribbon the proceeds and to hand in Region 1 Friesian English Pleasure out special ribbons to the participants.

Hunt Seat Novice Horse and Region Rebecca Eccard won the top ribbon 1 Friesian English Pleasure Hunt Seat for the class upon Wessel Van de Berken Stallions and Geldings. Her other Friesian, Hoeve, owned by Tony Lombardo of six-year-old Nicolas K, made his IFSHA Rindge, NH. Tony, along with his wife, debut by winning Region 1 Sport Horse in Melissa Mudrick, are passionate about Hand Geldings and reserve champion in rescuing, so participating in the class to both Walk-Trot Novice Horse and Walksupport the rescue effort for draft horses Trot Green Horse with trainer Danielle was a given. “To paraphrase Tom Smith, Barrasso. Under junior rider Diana Seabiscuit’s trainer,” says Tony, “‘no life Streete, Nicolas K won reserve champion should be thrown away as every horse is in Friesian Period Costume. “There was good for something.’” a lot of great feedback,” explained Pam, First-time Show Secretary Pam Groom regarding the event. “We have begun planenjoyed not only a successful show as an ning for next year.” official but also as an owner. Her Friesian,

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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.

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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.

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C’est La Vie Farm COURTNEY CONGER | RANDY WOLCOTT . $550,000

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Here’s a 3 bedroom, 2 bath cottage AND a 5-stall barn in downtown Aiken, near the Hitchcock Woods! Lovingly restored cottage has open living space, galley kitchen, sleeping porch and covered patio. This parcel of the Red Top Estate is across from Hopelands Gardens with access to the Hitchcock Woods.

Main Red Top Estate property offered separately at $998,500.

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Comfortable home with 3 bedrooms and 3 full baths near Stable View Farm and other equestrian venues. The 24 acre farm includes pasture and paddocks, and new multi-purpose building for workshop, garage, barn or storage.

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Smith Worthington .........................................................................................35

Farm Credit .......................................................................................................111 Farms & Barns .................................................................................................112 Fauna Care ..........................................................................................................66 HITS ........................................................................................................................42 Innovative Equine Systems .........................................................................51 International Riding Helmets .....................................................................71 It’s A Haggerty’s ................................................................................................68 J & E Grill Manufacturing ..............................................................................24 JM Saddler ...........................................................................................................64

Springfield Fence ...........................................................................................105 Success Equestrian..........................................................................................67 Swanky Saddle ..................................................................................................66 Sweet Briar College .........................................................................................39 Sweet PDZ ...........................................................................................................24 Sweet Peet of NY..............................................................................................88 The Carriage Shed............................................................................................86 The Hounds Foundation ...............................................................................24

Johnson & Wales...............................................................................................41

Tom Balding Bits & Spurs.............................................................................64

Kent Nutrition Group: Blue Seal ................................................................17

Tucker Tweed Equestrian .............................................................................64

King Constriuction ..........................................................................Back Cover

United States Hunter Jumper Association ...............................................3

Kingston Trailers ..............................................................................................83

We Cover ..............................................................................................................51

KL Select ..............................................................................................................72

White Haven Farm ...........................................................................................79

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EVENT LISTINGS

NOVEMBER 01-04 | KATYDID COMBINED DRIVING EVENT, Katydid Farm, Windsor, SC. CONTACT: Peggy Dils, 803-295-6785, dilsaiken@gmail. com.

03 | TSHA ANNUAL AWARDS BANQUET, Groton Inn & Suites, Groton, CT. CONTACT: 860-564-4700, info@tristatehorsemen.com.

03 | CTRA ANNUAL AWARDS BANQUET, Litchfield Fire House, Litchfield, CT. CONTACT: Pat Gogolya, 860-485-9092.

03 | IEA HORSE SHOW, Ethel Walker School, Simsbury, CT. CONTACT: Randi Booth, 860-5395621, rbooth@my.ethelwalker.org.

03 | IEA HORSE SHOW, ABF Equine, Coventry, CT. CONTACT: Holly Rebello, 860-377-8299, mistery_72@msn.com.

03 | IEA HORSE SHOW, Holiday Acres Equestrian Center, Rutland, MA. CONTACT: Geralyn Szczurko, 508-887-1744, geralyn. szczurko@hotmail.com.

03 | IEA HORSE SHOW, Honey Tree Stables, Oxford, OH. CONTACT: Sissy Moore, 513-8052101, smooretx@yahoo.com.

03 | IEA HORSE SHOW, Fox Crossing Equestrian, LLC, Morris, CT. CONTACT: Cindy, 860-459-4523, cindy@foxcrossingequestrian. com.

04 | RIAHA FALL SPOOK-TACULAR FUN SHOW, PondView Equestrian Center, Pascoag, RI. CONTACT: riarabianhorseassociation.com/ events.

04 | IEA HORSE SHOW, Century Mill Stables, Bolton, MA. CONTACT: Liz Kleinfeld, 203-4519607, liz@centurymillstables.com.

04 | IEA HORSE SHOW, Evenstride, Newbury, MA. CONTACT: Olana Laffey, 978-8211411, olanalaffey@gmail.com.

04 | IEA HORSE SHOW, Greystone Stables, Hampton, NY. CONTACT: Jody Moraski, 845355-7433, jmoraski123@gmail.com.

04 | IEA HORSE SHOW, Honey Tree Stables, Oxford, OH. CONTACT: Sissy Moore, 513-8052101, smooretx@yahoo.com.

04 | IEA HORSE SHOW, North Country Horses, Gansevoort, NY. CONTACT: Amanda Vance, 518-441-5959, ieateam.nch@gmail.com.

04 | IEA HORSE SHOW, Silverstone Stables, Rehoboth, MA. CONTACT: Kaitlyn Hewitt, 508844-7607.

04 | IEA HORSE SHOW, Twin Lakes Farm North, Bronxville, NY. CONTACT: Lana Ciaramella, 914-980-3757, lana@twinlakesfarm.com.

04 | BSTRA TURKEY TROT, Myles Standish State Forest, Carver, MA. CONTACT: Sharon, 413-668-7606, hiddenhollowacres@comcast. net, bstra.org.

11 | IEA HORSE SHOW, Fieldstone Meadows Horse Farm, Dallastown, PA. CONTACT: Cristine Bona, 717-487-8947, cjmbona@yahoo. com.

17 | IEA HORSE SHOW, ABF Equine, Coventry, CT. CONTACT: Holly Rebello, 860-377-8299, mistery_72@msn.com.

04 | MHC FALL HUNTER PACE, Myopia Schooling Field, Hamilton, MA. CONTACT: mmilgrom@comcast.net, myopiahunt.org.

17 | IEA HORSE SHOW, Century Mill Stables, Bolton, MA. CONTACT: Liz Kleinfeld, 203-4519607, liz@centurymillstables.com.

06-08 | NEPHA & ALL BREED FUTURITY SHOW W/PAINT HORSE CLASSES, Falls Creek Farm, Oneco, CT. CONTACT: nepinto.com, neentries@gmail.com, kimsequine@snet.net.

17 | IEA HORSE SHOW, Furnace Brook Farm, New Ipswich, NH. CONTACT: Jane Williams, 603-731-4294, jwillfbf@myfairpoint.net.

07 | TSHA GENERAL MEETING, Hank’s Restaurant, Brooklyn, CT. CONTACT: 860-5644700, info@tristatehorsemen.com.

17 | IEA HORSE SHOW, Saddle Rowe, Medway, MA. CONTACT: Tina Geoghegan , 508-2691044, saddlerowefarm@yahoo.com.

08-10 | FANTASIA AT EQUINE AFFAIRE, Eastern States Expo Center Coliseum, West Springfield, MA. CONTACT: 740-845-0085, info@equineaffaire.com.

18 | CONTRY HILL DRESSAGE & COMBINED TRAINING EVENT, Contry Hill Farm, Mason, NH. CONTACT: Emily Sumner, 603-8781586, ejsumner@gmail.com.

08-11 | EQUINE AFFAIRE, Eastern States Expo Center, West Springfield, MA. CONTACT: 740-845-0085, info@equineaffaire.com.

18 | IEA HORSE SHOW, Folly Farm, Simsbury, CT. CONTACT: Brittney Watras, 845-5221665, brittney.watras@gmail.com.

10 | IEA HORSE SHOW, Fieldstone Meadows Horse Farm, Dallastown, PA. CONTACT: Cristine Bona, 717-487-8947, cjmbona@yahoo.com.

18 | IEA HORSE SHOW, Jamaica Bay Riding Academy, Brooklyn, NY. CONTACT: Jane DaCosta, 718-487-9007, jane@meteqteam.org.

10 | IEA HORSE SHOW, Greystone Stables, Eliot, ME. CONTACT: Kate McDaniel, 207-3323115, katemcdaniel@aol.com.

18 | IEA HORSE SHOW, Spring Tide Farm, Boxford, MA. CONTACT: Kathryn Borylo, 978317-1826, kborylo@gmail.com.

10 | IEA HORSE SHOW, Maple Grove Farm, Hudson, MA. CONTACT: Brittany Sukis, 978979-1881, bnsukis@gmail.com.

18 | IEA HORSE SHOW, TerryAllen Farms, Terryville, CT. CONTACT: Samantha Borkoski, 860-585-9018, terryallenf@yahoo.com.

10 | IEA HORSE SHOW, Quiet Rein Farm, Milford, CT. CONTACT: Catherine Maher, 860803-4463, quietreinfarm@gmail.com.

18 | NHDEA YEAR-END AWARDS BANQUET, Puritan Backroom and Conference Center, Manchester, NH. CONTACT: nhdea.org.

10 | IEA HORSE SHOW, Stoneleigh-Burnham School, Greenfield, MA. CONTACT: Mina Payne, 413-773-8333, mpayne@sbschool.org.

22 | MHC THANKSGIVING HUNT, Appleton Farms, Goodhue Street Entrance, Hamilton, MA. CONTACT: mmilgrom@comcast.net, myopiahunt.org.

10 | MHC NE JOINT MEET, Myopia Schooling Field, Hamilton, MA. CONTACT: myopiahunt. org.

11 | IEA HORSE SHOW, Avon Valley Show Stables, Avon, CT. CONTACT: Sarah Brzozowy, 860-677-5269, avonvalleyshowstablesoffice@ gmail.com.

11 | IEA HORSE SHOW, Cavallo Equestrian Center, Westford, MA. CONTACT: Alycia Des Marais, 508-981-5656, alycia@harwoodfarm.net.

22 | NHC THANKSGIVING DAY HUNT, Norfolk Hunt Steeplechase Course, Midfield, MA. CONTACT: norfolkhunt.com.

DECEMBER 02 | BSTRA EARLY CHRISTMAS RIDE, Grafton, MA. CONTACT: Carolyn, 508-320-0591, bigt_weeks@msn.com, bstra.org.

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