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Don’ts of the Crest Release Understand and perform your best crest release.

BY TERISÉ COLE

Find your next spring outfit in Fashion on page 72.

features 42 A Tough Call See your options for what to do with your horse when you go off to college.

BY PAMELA MANSFIELD

49 Battle Tick-Borne Diseases A look at tick-borne diseases for both horses and humans.

BY KATHLEEN LABONVILLE

56 Play It Safe Hidden hazards in the barn revealed.

BY KELLEY ROCHE

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departments 14 Editor’s Note 16 The In-Gate 20 Best of May 23 Points of Interest 26 Fun Facts 28 Pre-Purchase Exam 30 Instructor’s Notebook

DRESSAGE PRO TIPS

Find Alexa Derr’s training tips for keeping your horse happy and willing.

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lifestyle 67 Travel 72 Fashion 74 Collecting Thoughts

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77 Industry Wide News 81 Industry Wide Affiliates 85 Foxhunting 87 Hunter/Jumper 91 Eventing 95 Dressage 99 Driving 103 Western 105 Breed Affiliates

88 Louise Serio won for the third in the

history of the $100,000 World Championship Hunter Rider Peter Wetherill Palm Beach Hunter Spectacular at the Winter Equestrian Festival.

96 Ashley Holzer and Sir Caramello captured their first ever international grand prix win at the 2018 Adequan Global Dressage Festival.

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Caitlyn Connors and Boleybawn Perfection competing at the 2017 FEI North American Junior Young Rider Championships.

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Decisions, Decisions From choosing supplements to feed to selecting a barn to ride at, decisions pop up everywhere as a rider or horse owner, but the decision to keep your horse safe and healthy is a no-brainer. To help you out, Kelley Roche spoke to experts about hazards in your barn that might be hidden in plain sight in “Play it Safe” on page 56, and Kathleen Labonville delved into two common tick-borne diseases that plague horses on page 49.

When I went to college, I was lucky enough to experience both possibilities that present themselves when you’re leaving and you have a horse—bring them with you or leave them at home. For two years, I made the decision to leave my pony at home, where she soon became my mom’s favorite mount, but for my last two years, I chose to bring my new gelding along for the ride and that time together was priceless. Unsure on what you should do with your horse before you head off to earn your degree? Check out “A Tough Call” on page 42 for a look at your options.

If you chose to be a hunter/jumper rider, then you are familiar with the crest release, which is deceivingly difficult. The Do’s and Don’ts of a Crest Release” on page 34 covers some important things to practice and bad habits to avoid while jumping.

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24th-27th Virginia CCI/CIC and Horse Trials The Virginia Horse Center will host the annual CCI/CIC and Horse Trials as well as the 2018 Intercollegiate Eventing Championship.

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INFECTIOUS DISEASE UPDATE Updated Infectious Disease Control Guidelines, including newly created guidelines for Rhodoccocus equi, have been published by the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) and are available on their website.

Most of the changes made to the established guidelines pertain to updated sampling and control measures.

The AAEP’s Infectious Disease Committee also amended

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show symptoms.

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1970 A tick needs to be on a horse for 12 to 24 hours before it can transfer Lyme disease.

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Pesky Pests

BY TERISÉ COLE

» TO A HORSE, THE MOST DANGEROUS STAGE IN THE LIFE CYCLE of a bot fly is the larva. Once they are adult flies, they cannot bite or feed on horses.

» Flies, gnats, mosquitoes, bots, lice, ticks, mites, and blister beetles are the most critical arthropod pests that affect horses.

» Ticks aren’t considered insects. Instead, they are arachnids along with mites, spiders, and scorpions.

» Horses act as the primary host for two species of tick and the secondary for over ten other species.

» Only female horse flies feed on horses. The males feed on pollen and nectar due to their weaker mouths.

» Though they don’t attack horses, blister beetles are considered pests as they are highly toxic and are found in alfalfa.

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Saturday, May 5 Hunter Judge: Nancy Ciesluk Pleasure Judge: Linda Robson

Weston-Wayland Open Spring Horse Show Saturday, May 5th, 2018 Dickson Rings, Concord Road, Weston, MA Offering a wide variety of Pleasure and Hunter Divisions Judges: Hunters - Nancy Ciesluk, Pleasure - Linda Robson

Weston Dressage & 2-Phase Event Sunday, May 6th, 2018 Dickson Rings, Concord Road, Weston, MA

USDF Elementary and USEF Training Level Dressage Tests Grasshopper, Pre-Elementary, Elementary, Beginner Novice Divisions Jumping consists of inviting X-Country Obstacles over our outside course.

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Sturdy Velcro strips keep these boots in place, and the nylon binding on the bottom prevented footing from getting in. Our tester’s horse wears boots whenever he is working and the DS 2 boots had the perfect amount of padding to protect his legs during riding and longeing.

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Our testers: This month, our Prepurchase Exam was conducted by: Terisé Cole, Senior Editor.

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Getting Started with Western Dressage Part II: Discover the Components of Intro Level

By Karen Elizabeth Baril

“ONE OF THE THINGS I LOVE BEST ABOUT western dressage is that beginners are very welcome,” says Cathy Drumm, clinician, coach, and trainer fro ittsfield, MA “I believe we’re in the early stages of western dressage really taking off in New England and throughout the United States, but in the meantime, riders already have plenty of competition venues, including competing for Horse of the Year if they wish, with both the United States Equestrian Federation and Western Dressage Association of A erica ” “Western dressage is open to all breeds, and horses are judged on their individual way of going,” says Cathy, who is a founding member of the Western New England Professional Horseman’s Association Dressage Series and teaches western dressage “At the Intro Level, horses and riders are judged on the walk, jog, transitions, and must perform a 0- eter circle ” Additional ove ents in the higher levels include loping, transitions, a turn on the haunches, and a turn on the forehand ere are just a few of the ele ents seen in the Intro Level tests 30

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WALK Western dressage recognizes three walks: the working walk, the free walk, and the collected walk he working walk, Cathy e plains, should look energetic and ground covering The head, neck, and shoulders should move freely, the nose should be on or in front of the vertical, and the hind feet should track up eyond the front feet he free walk is e actly as stated a ground covering stride with the horse’s head and neck free to stretch low and down, and the hind feet should clearly track ahead of the forefeet “In the collected walk,” says Cathy, “the horse will show upward balance and selfcarriage he picture should e one of harony etween horse and rider he collected walk should not look forced or inhibited in any way ” JOG estern dressage defines four jogs the working jog, the lengthening of stride, the free jog, and the collected jog “In the eginner dressage test, the working jog may be

ridden either sitting or posting,” says Cathy, “but it should be ground-covering and work anlike Hind feet should track forward and the horse should look elastic and athletic ” Lengthening of stride tests the horse and rider’s ability to really cover ground while maintaining the tempo of the working jog In the free jog, the horse should move forward with impulsion and uphill balance, but not in any way hurried, with steps that are clearly balanced and free of tension The nose position will fall below the withers and well in front of the vertical he horse reaches down and into the rein contact, stretching from the croup to the poll he free jog ay e ridden either in the posting or seated position In the collected jog, which is not ridden at the Intro Level, the horse is ridden in collection and showing self-carriage, with the neck raised and arched he horse’s face should approach the vertical position with light contact “I encourage riders to go and watch a competition or audit a clinic estern dressage is so much fun and it’s good for your horse, encouraging him to move in balance,” says Cathy In fact, the singular goal of western dressage is to create a “happy equine athlete working in harmony with his rider,” as stated y the estern Dressage Association “Even if you have no desire to compete in western dressage, it offers a perfect method of training and conditioning your westernstyle horse using the classical principles of dressage,” says Cathy “It can i prove your horse’s performance no matter what your discipline ”

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Western dressage recognizes four jogs— the working jog, the lengthening of stride, the free jog, and the collected jog.

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The Do’s and Dont’s of the Crest Release

By Terisé Cole; Photos by AK Dragoo Photography

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hether you’re jumping 18" or 3', giving the horse a correct release is one of the most fundamental aspects of a rider’s movement over a fence. The crest release is widely seen in the hunter, jumper, and equitation ring and is an essential skill for riders of all levels. As simple as it may seem to move your hands up the neck for a few airborne seconds, performing a crest release is deceivingly complex. So what are the must do and must not do elements of the popular release? We chatted with industry professionals to find out.

vanced automatic release. “Every horse is different and there are plenty of horses out there that prefer a long crest release over an automatic release,” Allegra adds.

“It is a great release for a horse that does best with little to no contact over the jump. If your horse is sensitive to the bit, a longer crest release will ensure that the rider doesn’t accidentally hit them in the mouth as they (the horse) use themselves over the top of the jump.”

A longer crest release can also be helpful in situations where the horse needs to jump with their neck more than normal, like over a wide oxer.

The Release

DON’T Move the Hands Independently or Quickly

Though appropriate for riders from cross-rails to grand prix, the crest release is most commonly used by riders who are beginning to learn to jump or those with less experienced hands. Originally introduced by George Morris, the release requires a rider to move both hands forward, along the horse’s crest, from takeoff to landing.

This gives the horse freedom of movement, allowing the horse to stretch its neck over the fence, and prevents the rider from catching the horse in the mouth over the fence.

DO Take the Horse’s Needs into Account It is important to note that the length of the crest release—long or short—will vary depending on the horse and their preferences. “A long release will allow the horse more movement, and a shorter release will help to flatten out and shorten the jump,” says Allegra Valberg, founder and trainer at Ridgetop Farm in Holliston, MA. A short crest release, where the rider only moves their hands a few inches forward, can work well with a horse that tends to land heavier. “If the rider is pushing their hands into the horse’s neck with a shorter rein, the horse bumps themselves on landing and, with leg, will hopefully come up to meet the bridle,” she explains.

Because some horses are more sensitive than others, a crest release, especially a longer one, may be appropriate even if the rider is able to execute the more ad-

Aside from the fact that a horse and rider’s form should be fluid over a fence, quick and uneven movements with the hands have a negative effect on the horse’s ability to jump. “Very often when learning about releases I see riders fling their hands—and sometimes themselves—up a horse’s neck. This only succeeds in speeding the horse over the jump in an effort to catch up with its speeding rider, knocking both horse and rider off balance,” Allegra says.

In addition to moving slowly, both hands should move forward together to prevent pulling the horse off kilter. “You will also see riders who don’t use their aids evenly. They might do a nice release with their right hand and stiff the horse with their left hand—again, not fun for the horse. This one-sidedness makes both off balance and might cause the horse to cut in or out or, at worst, run out from a jump.”

DO Press Lightly onto the Neck One of the most important things to do while performing a proper crest release is to simply and gently place the hands onto the horse’s neck without using a large portion on the rider’s body weight. “Only press the hands into the horse’s neck just hard enough to keep them there with a relaxed arm, like the rider is just trying to press an egg into the neck without breaking it or letting it fall,” explains Jamie McCabe, instructor

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Riders should use their legs as their base of support, not the horse’s neck.

at Liberty Hill Farm in Lancaster, MA. “This keeps the arm and hand following the horse’s motion over the fence without interference.”

Too much weight on the horse’s neck disturbs the horse’s stability, impeding their ability to effectively jump and use their neck over the fence. A release should never be an aid for a rider’s poor stability, meaning it is just as important to not lean the upper body on the neck with the hands. “Regardless of the release size or style, it is important that we, as riders, are responsible for our own weight and balance,” Allegra adds.

DON’T Over Exaggerate the Release A common mistake when trying to perform a crest release is over exaggerating the release. Not only does this increase the likelihood of the rider leaning on the horse’s neck, but it can also restrict the horse’s movement. “Over exaggerating the release and moving big can quickly throw the horse off,” says Allegra. The rider may feel as though they are giving the horse more freedom, but she is often doing the reverse.

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DO Use the Leg as the Base of Support In a correct crest release, a rider’s legs should be acting as the base of support. If not, the leg can slip back, making it easier for the rider to lean up the neck over a jump, which, as previously stated, is not ideal. “The leg should always be the base of support. When a rider rests the weight of their whole upper body on their hands and arms, thus on the horse’s neck, it encourages the leg to be loose and swing back or forward, creating a rider with a weak, insecure base,” Jamie says. “It also encourages the upper body to come way too far forward, throwing off the horse’s balance and making their job much more difficult. When jumping a course, both of those things leave the rider and horse in an unbalanced heap upon landing, which makes things like keeping a consistent pace and navigating to the next fence smoothly almost impossible.”

The crest release is a great technique for inexperienced riders and a helpful skill to have for those that are more advanced. When properly executed, it produces a happy, balanced horse and rider who are ready to tackle a course.

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This form of release is also helpful when it comes to technical jump courses where you need to turn the horse in mid-air or just need more control than with a crest release.

Allegra adds, “If you are trying to influence the horses direction, like if want to guide them up a bending line while in the air over the first jump, a crest release is going to be way too static.”

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s if there aren’t enough major decisions to make when it comes to attending college, anyone who owns a horse has some unique concerns, both for the sake of the horse and for their own schedule and financial situation. For practical reasons, this may be the time to sell or lease a horse to avoid expenses on top of the burden of tuition. Or, if keeping a competition horse in show condition is the priority, it may be best to bring your horse with you or let another rider take over permanently or just while you’re away.

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Bringing your horse with you to school presents special challenges. There’s the added expense of boarding, unless by chance you are going to a region where expenses aren’t as high. Then there’s the time away from studies and a new social life that may not involve horses. This is the test of how well one can prioritize. If the horse remains a priority in a student’s dayto-day schedule, there’s additional time required to care for them. Moving a horse to a new region also may mean a different climate, different environment, different veterinary care, and even different hay. In short, everything’s about to change!

At Three Fox Farm, home to the University of South Carolina’s Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association (IHSA) team, “Bringing their own horses to school doesn’t make being on the team more difficult because we keep those two programs separate,” says Riding Academy Director Jessica Lang.

“It may make their own personal schedule slightly more hectic as they have to make time to participate with the team and also ride and show their own horse. Because of the way IHSA shows are run, (the riders draw their horse the day of the show and may have never even seen that horse before let alone ridden it) it is very important for the riders to ride as many different horses as possible. That is why we have the rule that if they ride on the team, they must take their team weekly lesson on one of our school horses,” she adds.

Bringing your horse with you is an ideal situation for those who can make that work.

“We take the same care of students’ horses as we do any new boarder coming in to our farm. At the beginning, they get turned out individually until we can get to know their personality before turning them out with friends. We slowly transition new horses over to our grain to make sure there is not

too much dietary change to their system too quickly. We also take into consideration things like climate. Living in South Carolina, it can be quite rainy part of the year and quite dry at other times. This can cause changes to some horses’ hooves if they’ve never lived in this kind of climate,” explains Jessica.

When Dani Douphinette, owner and manager of Plum Grove Equestrian Center, LLC in Groveland, MA, began her freshman year at Cazenovia College in New York, she brought her horse, CJ, with her. It worked out so well that she brought two horses for the next two years and never missed a beat in her care and work with them. Not everyone has that option, but in Dani’s case the pros outweighed the cons. Today, the horses she took to school truly are school horses in her riding instruction program.

She has her degree in Equine Business Management and puts it to good use at her 20-stall barn, indoor arena, and teaching program.

While attending Cazenovia, Dani rode on the IHSA team during her freshman year.

Each team member draws different mounts from one of the program’s 100 or so horses, which allows them to get as much experience as possible and to actively compete.

She was also caring for and riding her own horses and taking lessons on them—a busy schedule indeed!

After two semesters, Dani stopped riding with the team to focus more on her equine studies and her classes in teaching horseback riding. Her horse care schedule was more intense because she chose to rough board, but the decision to bring them had been made easier because hay and expenses in central New York were much cheaper than in Massachusetts. An added bonus to the situation was Dani’s ability to “compete in summer because they hadn’t sat all winter!” One thing she had trouble

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adjusting to was the change in turnout time, which was reduced drastically. “I was concerned because [my horses] had been with me so long that I wasn’t sure how they’d handle the move. At home they had a 24' by 7' turnout with run-in stalls. At school they only went out one to two hours a day, if at all. I rode every single day and made the warm-up and cool out longer. If I hadn’t been able to ride so much, it might not have worked out.”

During her college years, Dani competed her horse, Plum, in First Level dressage and Novice Level eventing and learned that CJ, her dad’s horse, who “was just hanging out” ended up being fantastic as an eventer at the Novice Level. That extra time with him during the school year paid off.

Dani’s situation was not typical, however. She recalls, “I did have a couple of friends that sold their horses to be able to come to school. Some came from big competition barns and left their horses in full training while they were away at school.” Now that she’s a riding instructor and stable owner, she’s watched some of her students grow up and head off to college. “One student who rode with me from age eight to 18 just went this year and retired her pony to Texas because he was older.”

STAY BEHIND

Bringing your horse with you gives you the opportunity to keep him or her in shape for the summer competition season.

Students who make riding part of their focus at college have an especially active time ahead of them. Jessica relays, “Students who don’t bring their horses to school with them have a number of reasons. Some of them leave their horses at their home barn and just go home and ride them on breaks. Some have leased their horses out while they’re in college since they won’t have a lot of time to

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MAKE IT WORK There’s no doubt that a lot of careful consideration has to go into what to do with your horse when you head off to college. Not to mention taking care of your own schedule and getting the most out of your classroom and equestrian education.

As director of the riding academy, Jessica is there to make it all work out. “We work our lesson schedule for the team around our students’ academic schedules. The riders send us their school class schedules at the beginning of each semester, and we plan our lessons around that. This way, the riders have plenty of time to make it to the farm, have their lessons, and return to campus in time for classes.”

There are plenty of opportunities to ride in college, including equestrian teams, if you choose to leave your horse at home.

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“We do have a number of students who ride on our team who also bring their own horses from home,” adds Jessica. “We keep our boarder program separate from the team, however. The students who bring their own horses are still expected to lesson on our school horses once a week. They also take weekly lessons on their own horses and take their horses to rated shows, but it is kept separate from team activities.”

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Battle Tick-Borne Diseases Diseases like Lyme and Anaplasmosis can wreak havoc on their hosts, humans and horses alike.

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The SNAP 4Dx te st has been shown to be reasonably accu rate for Lyme disease .

absolute havoc on their host.

Here in the Northeast the two most common tick-borne diseases are Lyme disease and Anaplasmosis. For insight on how best to battle these diseases, we spoke with Dr. Sara Cook, a mixed animal practitioner at Henniker Veterinary Services in Henniker, NH.

Lyme Disease Symptoms “Lyme disease symptoms include shifting leg lameness, lethargy, behavior change, weight loss, neck or back pain, and neurologic signs,” says Dr. Cook. Other symptoms can include a new unhappiness under saddle, an uncharacter uncharacteristically grumpy demeanor, or a general sense of malaise.

Ticks: How can something so small—two to three millimeters, like a black pepper flake—bring such devastation?

Ask anyone who has had a tick-borne disease, and they will likely tell you that the ordeal was like something right out of a nightmare. Unexplained and often overwhelming fatigue, headache, and joint pain are but a few of the symptoms of tick-borne diseases in humans. Symptoms in horses are similar, with lethargy, fever, lameness or swelling of the limbs, and neurological problems at the forefront. If detected early, these diseases can be successfully treated with large doses of antibiotics. If not treated early, the diseases, particularly Lyme, can go deep and wreak

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Diagnosis The sooner your horse is diagnosed, the better its chances for a complete recovery, so if you see any of these symptoms and you live in an area with ticks, call your veterinarian right away. He or she will draw your horse’s blood and have it tested.

Dr. Cook explains, “For Lyme disease, most practitioners currently use the multiplex analysis, which screens for antibodies produced by the horse to three different antigens found on the Borrelia burgdorferi bacteria.

In theory, this test can differentiate between early and chronic infections. It can also be used to determine the horse’s response to vaccination, if the owner has chosen

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to use the canine outer-surface protein A (OspA) vaccine.

This test is used as a screening test because it is quite sensitive, meaning that most horses that have been exposed to B. burgdorferi will come up with a positive titer.”

This sensitivity can be a double-edged sword. “Many horses in New England will test positive (indicating exposure) even though they may show no clinical signs of Lyme disease,” Dr. Cook notes. “Other drawbacks of the test include the fact that higher titer levels may not necessarily correlate to more severe disease, and there have been reports of cases of neurological Lyme disease confirmed on post-mortem exams that had low or negative multiplex titers if only serum is used.”

Dr. Cook continues, “The SNAP 4Dx test developed for dogs may also be used for horses. It has been shown to be reasonably accurate for Lyme disease. It screens for a different antibody than the multiplex test.”

symptom-free, and even once that is achieved, symptoms can recur if the infection reappears.

“Treatment of chronic Lyme disease can definitely be difficult, because the Borrelia bacteria can ‘hide’ in the horse’s skin, joints, and nerves,” says Dr. Cook. “Most horses do respond with an improvement in symptoms, but the disease can recur in the future and it is not easy to decide how long the treatment should continue. There are some cases that unfortunately do not respond to antibiotic treatment, especially when the infection has reached the central nervous system.”

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Treatment Tetracycline antibiotics for a minimum of 30 days if the disease is in its early stages and much longer if the disease has advanced. Dr. Cook says, “Oxytetracycline may be diluted and given slowly intravenously. Oral options include either or minocycline.”

Long-Term Effect If detected and treated early, horses can often make a full recovery from Lyme disease with no need for longterm treatment. However, “Lyme disease is often chronic and insidious in its progression,” explains Dr. Cook. As a result, it can take a long time for a horse to become

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Anaplasmosis Symptoms “Anaplasmosis is characterized by a sudden loss of appetite with a high fever, often with mild to moderate swelling of the limbs,” Dr. Cook explains.

Diagnosis “For Anaplasmosis, the preferred test is a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) assay which detects the presence of Anaplasma phagocytophilum bacteria in the blood,” Dr. Cook states. “A. phagocytophilum invades white blood cells, so if the horse is sick with Anaplasmosis, the bacterium is often detectable in the bloodstream. Sometimes it can even be seen under the microscope on a blood smear. The benefit of the PCR test is that it’s highly specific; that is, if the test is positive, then we can say with confidence that the horse has Anaplasmosis. However, it is not very sensitive because the bacteria may be missed if the blood sample is drawn either too early or too late in the course of the disease.”

“The SNAP 4Dx is less useful for Anaplasmosis,” Dr. Cook continues, “because it is an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay and most horses that are acutely ill with Anaplasmosis have not yet mounted an antibody response. By the time the test shows a positive result, the infection has usually resolved.”

Treatment The treatment for Anaplasmosis is same as for Lyme disease, except that the length of treatment is seven to 10 days.

Long-Term Effect Anaplasmosis is an acute illness that usually responds well to antibiotic treatment. “The horse is often back to normal within 24-48 hours of initiation of treatment,” states Dr. Cook.

Prevention Strategies Since vaccines are not available for tick-borne diseases in horses, the best defense against ticks is a good offense. Groom your horse thoroughly every day, feeling carefully for ticks as you go. Remove any you find and dispose of them in a jar of rubbing alcohol. You will undoubtedly find ticks often, but most are relatively harmless. The ones that carry Lyme and other diseases are blacklegged ticks, commonly known as deer ticks, which are quite small and about the size of a poppy seed. If you find an engorged deer tick on your horse, keep the tick in a sandwich bag for your vet.

Other methods of tick bite prevention for your horse include the application of repellants that contain Pyrethrin. And of course, there is the all-natural approach of keeping a flock of birds like chickens or guinea fowl to eat the ticks and keep the tick population lower on your property. Also, ask your veterinarian if you should include a Lyme test for your horses as part of their routine healthcare.

In closing, remember that while tick-borne diseases can have devastating effects, not all ticks carry Lyme or Anaplasmosis. If you see a tick on yourself or your horse, chances are it is a dog tick, and you have nothing to worry about. It’s the tiny ticks, the ones that are hard to see with a naked eye, that cause concern. Don’t let ticks make you afraid to be outside enjoying your horse or, worse yet, make you afraid to turn your horse out. Just use preventative measures, stay alert for disease symptoms, and enjoy the great outdoors with your beloved partner.

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A Personal Battle “I wouldn’t wish this on my worst enemy,” says Deb Wilson, of Warner, NH. Wilson contracted Lyme, and specifically a co-infection called Bartonella, six years ago. She plucked a tiny engorged tick off her body and immediately sought medical care as she had witnessed a neighbor whose life was halted by Lyme disease and she did not want the same. The nurse Deb saw told her she could have two days’ worth of antibiotics. Nervous, Deb insisted on more. The nurse finally agreed to give her 14 days of medication, which she took.

About a month later, Deb started experiencing symptoms including a sore throat, fatigue, brain fog, and night sweats. A return trip to the doctor still left her misdiagnosed. Finally, a blood test for Lyme came back positive, and she was put on an antibiotic, doxycycline.

The treatment was not that easy and straightforward, however. Each case of Lyme is different, and there are not many doctors who are knowledgeable about the disease, which made it difficult to find proper treatment.

Deb became her own advocate, researching all she could about tick-borne diseases. She learned that the disease goes very deep, and it moves from one system to another.

She’d be treated for one symptom, such as a burning sensation in her stomach, and the disease would move elsewhere and cause a different symptom, like tingling in her fingers and toes.

For four years, Deb’s life came to a standstill. She was plagued with intense fatigue. Once strongly selfsufficient, she had to rely on others to do most everything for her. “Your life changes,” she reflects. “You read about marriages that don’t last…my husband had to step up and take over all the household stuff and all the kid stuff.”

Once very physically active, Deb became housebound.

Her love–tennis–stopped. We horse lovers can relate to this; if we become unable to ride or care for our horses, we lose the true essence of ourselves. In the throes of Lyme, “You lose those things that keep you a healthy, functioning person,” Deb explains. Her way of parenting stopped as she could only listen from her bed to her family’s daily activities downstairs. “You’re not the parent, the partner, the friend you were. You have to surrender to it. You have to accept that ‘This is me and I am not what I used to be,’” Deb explains.

With high rates of failure to diagnose, failure to treat, and the overwhelming progression of the disease, many people with tick-borne diseases lose hope and feel despair. To complicate matters, while the Lyme patient is so sick, they do not appear to be outwardly. Deb explains, “When people have a sickness like cancer they get support and understanding from family and community; not necessarily so with Lyme, because you don’t look sick.”

As a result, many lose their friends, their jobs, and their partners due to lack of understanding.

Six years post-contraction, Deb is living her full life again, working and parenting. It has been a long and, literally, tiresome battle. Today, she warns us of the importance of Lyme prevention. There is no vaccine for humans, but we must all take the time to apply repellant, seal pant legs, and wear long sleeves and hats.

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FINDING HIDDEN HAZARDS IN THE BARN

BY KELLEY ROCHE Hazards happen—we have all seen them and pray for the safety of our own barns. The tricky part is when a hazard may not seem like one. To help dissect some uncommon or unlikely culprits of disaster, members of the National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA), Technical Large Animal Emergency Rescue (TLAER), and the University of Kentucky share some insight.

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FIRE Our experts agree that one of the biggest hazards in the barn is the threat of fire. Not only can a fire take down a barn, it can take down several horses in just mere minutes. Rebecca Gimenez, Equine Special Expert on the NFPA’s Technical Committee on Animal Housing and TLAER teacher, shares how critical time is in a fire. “You have five to 12 minutes until the fire reaches full involvement, meaning that no firefighter is going to go in because the fire/flames have increased enough that the structural integrity of the building is affected, and usually two to four minutes until there is a non-survivable atmosphere of toxic

smoke,” she states. Many barn managers cannot imagine getting all of their horses out in these time frames, hence why so many tragedies strike each year.

Basically everything in the barn is flammable, according to Equine Extension Specialist at the University of Kentucky, Fernanda Camargo. “Hay in the loft, bailing twine, clutter, blankets, bedding, flammable liquids (such as cleaning products and topical treatments), rags, tack, etc. Everything in the barn can catch on fire.” Rebecca adds to this list that spider webs, mats, and even the wood walls that make up the barn are also flammable. “It is just waiting for a spark from a poorly maintained electrical system or a

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stray cigarette,” she says. For those of you asking why it’s important to dust your barn for cobwebs, “[Cobwebs] catch the ‘fines’ of dust that fall all the time like hay dust, cells from hair, etc.,” explains Rebecca. “They will not start a fire, but when lit, they transmit the flames to other places they are connected to.”

A tip for preventing a big fire is to remove as much of the flammables as you can. Tracy Vecchiarelli, Senior Fire Protection Engineer at NFPA, suggests “Separating flammable feed in feed storage rooms over 100 square feet.”

Rebecca agrees; “Minimize shaving and hay storage in the barn by storing it in another storage facility at least 50 feet away from the barn,” she says. “Firefighters call hay ‘fuel’ for a very good reason.”

Having wide doors readily available for emergency access is another point Rebecca highly stresses. “Hands down the best way to ensure a chance for your horses to escape (a fire) is to have a door on the outside wall, as well as one to the interior aisle, for each animal,” she says. Having all exits be functional as well as plentiful is important for not only escape, but smoke ventilation as well.

ELECTRIC By having proper ventilation and even a second exit, the horse cannot only breathe easier, but have easy access outside in case o a fire

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Tracy brings to light the concerns of electrical fires. “Electrical equipment and heating devices are a leading cause of fire in horse barns,” states Tracy. “This includes box fans, heaters, and lighting.” The best way to prevent a fire with electrical equipment, according to Tracy, is to regularly in-

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Keep up on the electrical wiring. If you can get weatherproof switches, even better.

Depending on the barn, some horses stay in their stalls for long periods of time. Horses can get antsy, demanding, and just downright destructive if bored. In the stall, a horse has a plethora of potential hazards. According to Fernanda, horses can paw and create holes in the ground, where they

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spect extension cords and keep heating devices away from combustible materials. Fernanda adds that extension cords should always be disconnected when not in use and to also utilize electric conduits to keep wires safe and secure from rodents and horses.

Like all other clutter and equipment, Tracy stresses the importance of placement. “Horses can easily knock over electrical equipment or heating devices that are not properly secured.” She also mentions the importance of electrical equipment being specifically listed for use in outdoor environments.

Though barns may be full of combustible materials, having them far enough away from highly flammable objects can help prevent a deadly disaster. Rebecca shares that a lot of people aren’t educated in electrical work, which can lead to problems. “If your electrical panel and wiring is over 10 years old, because of agricultural laws, you don’t have to get it fixed, but you should,” she says. Fernanda agrees, stating that it is “always safer to have a licensed electrician do the wiring and repairs to be sure it is done safely and correctly.”

At the very least, having an electrician look at the setup can make a difference in knowing if the barn’s setup is still safe.

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AISLE SAFETY Aisle safety is just as important, if not more important than stall safety. Fernanda brings up clutter, and how even if it is organized, anytime you have anything in a barn aisle, it can be dangerous and pose a hazard.

Clutter is not only a tripping hazard for riders, stable hands, and horses, but also a hazard for emergency personnel if they are in the barn during a disaster.

Rebecca suggests calling your local fire department to see if they would be willing to visit your barn for a training situation.

Fernanda shares that common injuries can come from aisles that have little traction, “Concrete or asphalt floors can become too slick and shod horses may slip.” This can, of course, be more hazardous when wet.

Another thing to keep in mind is the hardware in the aisles. Be sure they are all properly attached and as safe as possible, especially bungee crossties. Rebecca shares tales of many horse and human injuries due to elastic crossties and suggests that horses receive proper training to avoid injury. “Teach your horse to tie or put something breakable into the system at the tie or halter,” she says. Crossties, especially the bungee ones, are designed to load a ton of weight, and if the bungee or the hardware snaps, the chance for laceration can be quite high.

Managing a barn is a tough job, especially when it seems that each day, the horses find a new way to harm themselves. Some of the discussed hazards may seem like common knowledge, but letting these types of things slip through the cracks is how disasters start.

Be sure to check with your local and state laws on fire safety and animal housing to be sure you are doing all you can to keep your horses safe.

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can later get a leg stuck; kick and break boards, causing a leg to get stuck go through and/or cause lacerations; kick cinder block stalls and break a leg; get legs tangled in hay nets that are too low; and get their hooves stuck in the space between the floor and the stall door. Properly maintaining the stall and ensuring the horse is in a good mental state will help in preventing these types of injuries, including the hardware and boards in the stall and on the stall door are properly secured.

In addition to potential external wounds, Rebecca notes the risk of internal injuries in stalls. “Lung injuries from ammonia are caused by urine and manure,” she states. Many barns tend to focus on the ventilation in the aisles, when ventilation in the stall is just as necessary. By adding a second exit, the horse gets much more ventilation and also has an exit in the case of a fire. Though many barns have box fans for their horses, it is not enough, according to Rebecca. She recommends avoiding cheap fans and purchasing one equipped for a barn, such as a UL507. Not only does a fan need to properly ventilate, but it also needs a safe plug to prevent electrical fires. This ties into Tracy’s point about the importance of being specifically listed for use in outdoor environments.

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The biggest horse event in Allentown is the Jersey Fresh International held in May.

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Artistic Allentown Allentown, NJ

BY KELLEY ROCHE

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The little town of Allentown may not be recognized by the average person, but for us horse people, we will surely recognize the name. Home to many large events, including the Jersey Fresh International Three-Day Event, The Horse Park of New Jersey is a big event location for those on the eastern side of the country. Jersey Fresh International is an exciting triathlon of dressage, crosscountry, and show jumping featuring top-tiered riders from around the world.

This year, Jersey Fresh will be held on May 9-13, where eventers will compete to qualify in the World Equestrian Games to be held in Tryon, NC, in September 2018.

Outside of eventing, the Horse Park also

hosts events year-round, such as indoor schooling events, barrel racing, dressage shows, and clinics.

Outside the horse world, Allentown is a small, cute town that is a great place for history and art lovers. The antique shops, historical buildings, and local art make it a friendly town for visitors. For some family fun, stop by Bloomers N’ Things; they have fun, artistic activities such as painting pottery, ladies nights, and glass fusion.

Also on Main Street is a classic little shop called Green Lace Lion, where you can take a little bit of Allentown home with you.

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For the foodies, some of the best options can be found on Main Street.

For such a small town, DiMattia’s is certainly a hotspot. Italian food is done right here, offering a sense of history with the architecture, such as a covered porch and quaint bar, with a friendly and small town charm. This is a fantastic spot to rest up after a day of shopping.

Wine-lovers will enjoy a winery not far from town; take home an award-winning bottle from Cream Ridge Winery.

With so much close to town, riders coming in for an event at the Horse Park of New Jersey can get their horse fix, grab a bite to eat, and do a little bit of shopping all in one place. What more can a traveler ask for?

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THE FUN STUFF DO YOU HAVE ANY NICKNAMES? I don’t have any now, but when I lived in Texas I did. Fellow equestrians would call e “ ick- ick” ecause I would co plain a out using y hands too uch to find my hunter distances. I liked having it because it reminded me to keep my hands quiet and it was fun.

WHO DO YOU LOOK UP TO? I look up to everyone who is riding over the age of 60 and beyond. That is my goal!

IF YOU COULD HAVE ANY SUPER POWER, WHAT WOULD IT BE? I would love to have another set of eyes that could magically watch my kids ride in classes that I can’t make it to because I’m showing in another ring.

DO YOU HAVE ANY LUCKY CHARMS? In a small open box in my tack trunk I have a crystal, a plastic pig, and a glass ladybug. I am not sure why, but I think these bring some luck!

Becky started riding when she was eight years old and became a horse owner at age 11. She competed in local New Jersey horse shows and was active in a 4-H club, before riding in rated shows while training with Sandy Lobel.

Becky’s career highlights include the Grand AmateurOwner Hunter Championship at the Devon Horse Show with Empire and Catch Me, Grand Champion at the Capital Challenge Horse Show with Sambalino and Catch Me, Grand Champion with Last Call at the Washington International Horse Show, and Champion at The National Horse Show with Catch Me. She was the World Champion Hunter Rider Amateur-Owner Rider of the Year in 2015 and 2017. Recently, Becky has also started showing in the adult jumpers. She and her husband, David, enjoy watching their children and Amanda Derbyshire compete.

WHAT’S THE FIRST THING YOU DO WHEN YOU GET HOME AFTER A LONG DAY? I love to take an Epsom salt bath with a little bit of lavender essential oil. This is relaxing and replaces lost magnesium in the body.

WHAT IS ONE THING IN YOUR FIRST AID KIT THAT YOU COULDN’T LIVE WITHOUT? Oregano oil is something I like to have on hand. It is a natural antibiotic that helps with wounds, colds, sinus infections, etc.

IF YOU WEREN’T IN THE HORSE INDUSTRY, WHAT WOULD YOU BE DOING? I recently opened a healthy food court and sustainable fashion boutique at the Winter Equestrian Festival called Farm Stand. As my kids are growing up, this gives me something else to focus on which hopefully gives back to the community.

WHAT IS ON YOUR RIDING BUCKET LIST? I am now experimenting with riding in the jumper divisions. While the hunters will always be my special thing, I would love to compete in the low amateur jumpers sometime soon.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE HORSE MOVIE? Harry and Snowman by my friend Ron Davis is great. It shows that anything is possible.

WHAT WAS YOUR WORST FALL OFF A HORSE? When I was a teenager my friend and I were cantering, riding double on a packed dirt road. We both fell off together, and she landed on top of me! We were both okay, ut very sore I think that is when I had y first pso salt ath WHAT IS YOUR FONDEST HORSE MEMORY WITH YOUR DAUGHTERS? My fondest memory is when they were about six and eight. We would drive to the barn after dinner and let them ride around bareback and just play with their ponies.

WHAT’S THE BEST PART ABOUT BEING A MOM? I love watching my kids grow with both failures and successes. When they make their own good decisions without our help, I know we have done our job.

DO YOU HAVE ANY MOTHER’S DAY TRADITIONS? Sometimes I get breakfast in bed, and I always receive handmade Mother’s Day cards, which hold a special place in my heart.

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Lake Placid Horse Show Association Mourns Loss of Richard M. Feldman IT IS WITH GREAT SADNESS THAT THE Lake Placid Horse Show Association announced the passing of its longtime chairman, Richard M. Feldman. He passed away at the age of 83 on Thursday, March 8, 2018 after a long illness.

Feldman first joined the Lake Placid Horse Show Association Board of Directors in 1987. Employed for 40 years with Lehman Brothers, Feldman helped give

the Lake Placid Horse Shows a position of national prominence. Among his many accomplishments, he was the founding father of the New York Parks Department Mounted Auxiliary, a Master of Foxhounds in New Jersey, a member of the Golden Bridge Club in North Salem, NY, and was on the Board of Trustees of the United States Equestrian Team Foundation.

Jen Roytz has been named the new executive director of the Retired Racehorse Project.

Jen Roytz Named Executive Director Of The Retired Racehorse Project JEN ROYTZ HAS BEEN NAMED THE NEW executive director of the Retired Racehorse Project (RRP). RRP’s founder, Steuart Pittman, who has held the title since the organization’s inception, will step down from his leadership role, but will remain involved as board chair.

Roytz is co-owner of the Lexington, KY, based marketing agency Topline Communications and a writer, regularly covering topics related to Thoroughbred aftercare and equine health for publications such as the Paulick Report, Thoroughbred Daily News, and Practical Horseman, among others.

Arabian Wins Top Horse At the North American Trail Ride Conference Tezuby, also known as Ted, a 17-year-old chestnut Arabian gelding, owned and ridden by Jonni Jewell of Decatur, TX, was named the winner of the North American Trail Ride Conference’s highest award, the President’s Cup, at its 57th annual convention in Albuquerue, NM, Fe ruary -11 hroughout the ride year, it took trailering , 00 iles and 1 rides five firsts, five seconds, two thirds, and one fourth to clinch the Cup at the final ride hrough this perfor ance, ed and ewell also Jonni Jewell and Tezuby enjoyearned their second National Championship, the Combined Horse and Horsemanship Award, ing a wooded trail at the RobFirst Overall Heavyweight Class Horse, First Overall Heavyweight Class Horsemanship, First bers Route Competitive Trail Heavyweight Class in their region, High-Point Arabian, and Ted’s 1,000-mile award.

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Chester Weber and Kristen Vanderveen Claim Victories at Live Oak International LIVE OAK INTERNATIONAL IS THE only show in the United States that offers both combined driving and show jumping, attracting some of the country’s most talented riders and drivers. This year, Live Oak International hosted five United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) Combined Driving National Championships including Four-in-Hand, Intermediate Pair Horse, Intermediate Single Horse, Intermediate Pair Pony, and Intermediate Single Pony divisions.

Chester Weber of Ocala, FL, won a record 15th USEF Four-in-Hand National Championship title Sunday, March 18 at Live Oak International. Leading from start to finish, Weber and his team earned an impressive 40.11 in dressage, blazed brilliantly around the marathon with just 123.58 points added, and had only one ball in the third phase to win.

Weber also earned the Jean Keathley Perpetual Memorial Trophy for the best FEI dressage score.

“I have hopes that they’ll be my [FEI World Equestrian Games] team,” Weber said of his four-horse team of Splash, First Edition, Boris W, and Asjemenou.

“Live Oak is always a little confusing for the horses because they have the World Cup Qualifier show jumping with flowers and everything built in the arena, which isn’t typical in our sport. But they handled that. I was really pleased with how they worked today. I think this is a team that can consistently go clear 78

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and hopefully will be good enough to get us on the medal podium in Tryon in September.”

Lisa Stroud from Kennett Square, PA, held onto the reserve champion position after a competitive cones course. She and her team had three balls down and picked up 0.34 time penalties for a total of 190.21 points. James Fairclough from Newton, NJ, also remained in his marathon position. One obstacles fault and 2.09 time penalties gave him a third place result with a score of 194.43.

This is the first year that USEF offered Intermediate Combined Driving National Championships, and the competition was fierce as the marathon leaders looked to grab the inaugural titles.

Single Pony overnight leader Jennifer Keeler of Paris, KY, piloted her own Zeppo to victory, adding nothing through the obstacles phase for a final result of 144.7. Janelle Marshall from Williston, SC, who had the fastest time through the cones, finished as reserve champion with John Merritt’s Kennebec Joyce on a final score of 145.89. Third place went to the dressage leader Kristin Whittington of Edinburg, IN, and Symphony, who added 3.63 time penalties in obstacles to end on 154.15 points.

After taking over the lead of the Intermediate Pair Pony Championship on marathon day, Katie Whaley from Paris, KY, solidified her win with a faultless trip around the cones course. She finished

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Boots Wright from Ocala, FL, had one ball down, but finished within the time to earn the reserve champion title. She and her pair of Marko and Mista Q closed out the competition with 146.37 points.

Jennifer Thompson of Lodi, WI, carefully maneuvered her own Funnominial C.G. to take home the Intermediate Single Horse Championship title. Her 0.21 time penalties brought her to a three-day result of 140.94. Taylor Bradish from Windsor, SC, and Katrin Becker’s Katydid Duchess had one ball down, but maintained their second placed standing. They finished on 153.24 points. With one ball down in the obstacles course, Anna Koopman from Middleburg, VA, and Night Chief Lms jumped from sixth after marathon to finish in third on a final score of 153.69.

Scott Adcox of Sarasota, FL, piloted Nupafeed Auto Pilot and Pepe to the Intermediate Pair Horse title. Looking to gain experience for his pair, Adcox had three cones faults and 10.44 time faults for a weekend score of 185.39.

In addition to the Jean Keathley Perpetual Memorial Trophy won by Chester Weber, the Anne Bliss Perpetual Memorial Trophy was earned by Four-inHand driver Misdee Wrigley-Miller as the most elegant lady rider. The Ed Young Memorial Trophy was presented to Anne Marie Turbe as the Most Valuable Official.

Kristen Vanderveen decisively won the $100,000 Longines FEI World Cup Jumping Qualifier Grand Prix, presented

by Golden Ocala Golf and Equestrian Club also held on Sunday, which guaranteed her a trip to Paris for the Longines FEI World Cup Final.

The pressure was on, but Vanderveen

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and Bull Run’s Faustino de Tili rose to the challenge, securing the first of only three clear rounds before producing the quickest trip of the jump-off to take top honors.

“It’s very surreal for me right now.

I’ve always wanted to go to World Cup Finals,” she beamed. “This is a bit of a last-minute decision for me to come here and see if we could do something special today and get it. I’m over the moon excited about it. Winning the Grand Prix alone is a big deal to me, but going to Paris makes me really excited.”

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FEI World Cup winner Beat Mändli, who finished in second and third place, respectively. Goutal-Marteau managed a clear jump-off in 52.99 seconds, which gave her a second place finish aboard Rose Hill Farm’s Viva Colombia.

Swiss Olympic veteran Mändli had two poles down in the jump-off to close the weekend out in third place with Grant Road Partners’ Galan S. He was also the recipient of the $10,000 Gallagher/Meller Sport Horses Leading Rider Award, which recognizes the rider who accumulates the highest number of points over the three days of show jumping competition. “[Galan S] tries his best every time he goes into the ring. He really stepped up the last few weeks, so I thought we would try here at Live Oak and it worked out really well,” Mändli remarked.

Goutal-Marteau’s sister, Clementine Goutal, was also in the class with Remarkable Farms’ Darlon van Groenhove. She finished ninth and also won both the $1,000 Jerry Parks Insurance Group Leading Amateur Rider Award and M. Michael Meller Style of Riding Award as the rider that exhibits the best combination of horsemanship, skill and presentation while competing.

Of the Grand Prix’s 24 starters, only the top three managed a clear round across Kelvin Bywater’s challenging track. “I have to say my heart was going quite fast midway through wondering if we were going to get a clear round,” said Bywater. “At the end of the day I want to see good sport, and good sport is about good jumping in the first round as well as a fast jump-off.”

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The Blue Team consisted of captain Dan Keating (#3), Clark Curtis (#2), and two players from the Newport Interscholastic Girl’s Polo Team (#1).

The Gold Team was made up of captain Sam Clemens (#3), Amy Rice (#2), and Peter Jenkins (#1).

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[LEFT] Kelly Sommer’s horse, Dozer, checking out the snowman’s nose. [RIGHT] Shirley McClary and Liz Rossi riding in Morris after a snowstorm.

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THIS SPRING HAS PROVED surprising weather-wise, as most of us in New England have experienced over a foot of snow in March. While most of us were dreaming of the days we can ride our horses again, Shirley McClary mounted her gelding at least twice. Shirley’s horse is a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Mustang.

“Nick is a BLM Mustang that was captured outside the Augusta Mountain Herd Area near Winnemucca, NV, as a four-year-old in 1994 and had first gone to a friend of my trainer’s uncle in Grove City, OH,” she explains. “Then he came to my trainer, Donna Collins, in Oxford, MA, and then to me in 2004. We’ve done it all… parades, barrel racing, pole bending, but I only trail ride him now.”

Shirley’s husband, Dennis, is scheduled

to have a major surgery on his shoulder a week after I write this, in March. I hope when he reads this, he is healing wonderfully and doing whatever the doctor says!

I know as horse owners who keep our equines at home, we tend to risk our bodies because we know the horses need to be cared for. Dennis and Shirley have been generous to our club; they have hosted our Annual Barbecue and Auction for the last couple of years.

Kelly Sommers was just as frustrated as the rest of us during these snowstorms. She decided to make light of it and made a snowman in her horse paddock. Her horse, Dozer, decided he would check out the snowman’s nose, and she managed to get a cute picture.

Kelly is a real estate agent, and she specializes in horse properties.

Denise Clark has been enjoying clinics with her new horse, Apollo. We hope to see them both on the trails from Camp Boardman this season!

We start up May with the Cheshire Horse Council, who invited Connecticut Trail Ride Association’s members to a Blessing of the Mounts, ride, and barbecue on May 5. Ride hosts are Area Vice President Cathy Clouse and Vice President Christel Maturo. On May 6, Camp Director Pat Gogolya will be hosting a ride at White Memorial. Area Vice Presidents Peggy Robinson and Stacey Dionne are hosting a ride at Upper Salmon River, which will start from the bridge on May 20. Our Memorial Day Weekend festivities at Camp Boardman will take place May 26-28. Saturday will be our second general membership meeting for 2018, to be held in the pavilion. Our President Lynn Gogolya formed a Constitution Committee in January. We met over several weekends for hours going over our Articles, Rules, and Regulations. The proposed new Articles will be presented to the membership at this meeting.

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Horsemanship classes. In addition, a Horsemanship Test will be offered as well as scholarship and sportsmanship prizes and money.

Prior to 2018, each IEA Western Zone held Regional Finals with riders moving to Zone Finals and then on to National Finals held in Oklahoma City, OK. In 2017, the IEA Board approved the reorganization of the western discipline, creating a western-only Zone structure to include 11 regions that have more than 160 teams and nearly 2,000 riders across the United States. This new Semi-Final format provides a more balanced level of competition and allows for riders to compete at the Semi-Final level, similar to that of the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association.

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Norfolk Hunt Club Saddles up for Spring and Summer Events ARTICLE SUBMITTED BY DESMOND O’LEARY, PHOTOGRAPHY BY RUTH BALTOPOULOS

MAY PROVES TO BE AN EXCITING month for the Norfolk Hunt Club. The grass is green again, spring birds greet us every morning, and the days are gradually getting warmer. Summer is on the way!

Leading us off is the New England Foxhound Show held at Norfolk Hunt Club’s Steeplechase Course. This event takes place on May 6 and is particularly exciting because we are hosting it. Hunt clubs from all over New England will venture to our territory with their packs of hounds. During the show, hounds are judged on their overall type and disposition as a couple and as a pack. The New England Foxhound Show also includes a junior showmanship division designated for young boys and girls who are starting out with handling hounds. To assemble and coordinate an event of this scale, it takes talent and teamwork. We are fortunate enough to have a great group of club members, both old and new.

Following the New England Foxhound Show is the 108th annual Norfolk Hunt Horse Show. The show runs Saturday, May 26 and Sunday, May 27, on Memorial Day weekend, and offers a variety of classes. The Norfolk Hunt Horse Show

has become an annual competitor favorite for both the seasoned and novice rider.

Year after year we see riders getting their start at their first horse show as well as riders who are more than familiar with the show ring.

Returning this year will be our two main highlights on Sunday afternoon— the $3,000 Louisburg Farm 1.10m Jumper Classic and the $2,500 Norfolk Hunter Derby. New class offerings include the 3'3" National Horse Show Medal, the 3'3" United States Hunter Jumper Association Jumping Seat Medal, and the Norfolk Thoroughbred division. The Norfolk Thoroughbred division is open to all Thoroughbreds, raced or unraced, and any rider, either professional or amateur as well as juniors. We are thrilled to be part of this breed’s revival and host them at our horse show. If you are a Thoroughbred owner or ride one, we invite you to come join us and compete for the division championship.

Another division returning in 2018 is the Academy division. The classes that make up the Academy division cater to riders that are active participants in a riding school. Their mount must belong to the

stable where they compete and depending on the class entered, face obstacles they would encounter in their weekly riding lessons. Growing in popularity, this division has become a fast favorite for the riders entering the world of horse showing.

Returning in 2018 are our unbeatable trainer incentives. By just being at our show as a trainer, you are automatically enrolled in two random drawings for a $250 cash prize. In addition to the two random drawings, we gift a high point trainer award. This award is given to the trainer with the most entries at the show, and the winner will receive a $500 cash prize. All trainers who attend the Norfolk Hunt Horse Show will be provided with a catered lunch from Zaftigs Delicatessen as a complimentary gift from the event. We recognize there are a variety of competitions to choose from, so to show our appreciation for supporting ours, lunch is on us.

Competitors can expect our usual prizes and trophies, as well as some beautiful ribbons. New for this year will be the addition of our VIP tent, the Turf Club, which will open Sunday afternoon during the Hunter Derby and the Jumper Classic.

To enter the Turf Club, one must buy a ticket and obtain a wristband. Those who do so will have the liberty to eat and drink all afternoon, with exceptional views of the competition in the show rings.

Once the horse show is completed, we shift focus to one of our most popular annual events, the Norfolk Hunter Pace.

Held on June 3 in the heart of hunt country in Dover, the hunter pace features several routes of varying lengths, so there is an option for everyone. The Hunter Pace takes riders through Norfolk Hunt Club’s scenic land—through fields, up hills, down valleys, and over a plethora of welcoming jumps and natural obstacles. It is a wonderful way to spend an afternoon with your mount or with friends.

If you are interested in any of the events or desire more information about the Norfolk Hunt Club, please visit norfolkhunt.com or visit us on Facebook and Instagram.

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[ABOVE] Billy Glass, right, announced his retirement after 35 years with the Vermont Summer Festival. [RIGHT] Jennie Simmons is now leasing Nightlight, a Welsh-cross gelding.

TOKEN OF THANKS Congratulations to Jennie Simmons of Massachusetts on the lease of Greystone Stables’ Nightlight! Jennie and “Token,” a Welsh-cross gelding, look forward to showing this season under the guidance of Wendy Johnson.

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WINNING AT WEF Newbury Farm of Littleton, MA, had great success in Florida during the first si weeks of the Winter Equestrian Festival. Over the weeks, Elizabeth Maloney and Quadrifolio took second and third in the Adult Amateur Jumper 36 & Over, Taia LaPointe and Fantasy Boy claimed the top prize in the Junior Hunter 16-17 3'3" Under Saddle twice, Mary Chase and eddy took first in the Low Adult Hunter 2'6" and third in the Adult Amateur Hunter Older, Nicole Terry and Cassiro won the Low Adult Jumper Classic 18-35 and were reserve champion in the division, and Jerry Chu took second in the Children’s Jumper Classic 14 & Under with S&L Ruby Rockette.

In the equitation classes,

Haley Hamilton and Ilyana took champion in the 12-14 Equitation division and placed second in the Taylor Harris Insurance Services (THIS) National Children’s Medal 14 & Under, Emily Gilbert and Coco Chello topped the THIS National Children’s Medal 15-17, and Electra Hamilton rode Ilyana to third in the Equitation on the Flat 15-17.

Jean Sheptoff piloted Verdict and Heartcore to great success over the si weeks She rode Verdict to numerous top placings in the Amateur-Owner Hunter 36 & Over 3'3" division, winning division champion during week five and reserve cha pion during week si With Heartcore, she took top placings in the Amateur-Owner Hunter Over 35 division, claiming reserve champion during week two and si , and ualified to show in the $100,000 World Championship Hunter Rider Peter Wetherill Palm Beach Spectacular.

High Speed, piloted by Hailey Hart, was honored with the Alpha Omega Healthy Horse of the Day award.

NEW NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS The United States Hunter Jumper Association (USHJA) announced New National Championships for Hunter and Jumper Riders, the 2018 Aon/ USHJA National Championships, that will be held November 13-18, 2018, at The Las Vegas National, CSI4*-W in Las Vegas, NV. The championships will feature National Hunter Championships for Amateur Owner Hunters, Junior Hunters, Pony Hunters, Green Hunters, Adult Amateur Hunters, and Children’s Hunters; United States Equestrian Federation/USHJA National Jumper Championships for Junior, Amateur, and Open Jumper competitors; USHJA Affiliate Cha pionships at fence heights of 2' and 2'6"; and USHJA National Equitation Championships for riders 14 and under and 15-17. Riders will compete for national titles and have an opportunity to earn Horse of the Year points in their sections.

VERMONT UPDATE The Vermont Summer Festival

announced their internationally-acclaimed course designers for the 25th annual event held at Harold Beebe Farm in East Dorset, he si -week-long competition will feature the international course designing talent of Gerry Briggs, Manuel Esparza, Paul Jewell, Ken Krome, Michel Vaillancourt, and 2018 World Equestrian Games course designer Alan Wade.

Longtime Vermont Summer Festival technical coordinator William “Billy” Glass announced his retirement following 35 years of tireless dedication. During his time at the event, Glass ran the dayto-day operations while also spearheading the inclusion of niche offerings for e hi itors, including the introduction of World Championship Hunter Rider competition as well as “Equitation Tuesdays.” Doug Russell will take over the reins as technical coordinator after serving as an assistant to Glass and course designer at the Vermont Summer Festival for the past si years

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Louise Serio and Rock Harbor Victorious In $100,000 WCHR Peter Wetherill Palm Beach Hunter Spectacular at 2018 WEF LOUISE SERIO WON FOR THE THIRD time in the history of the $100,000 World Championship Hunter Rider (WCHR) Peter Wetherill Palm Beach Hunter Spectacular, picking up this year’s victory with Jennifer Burger’s Rock Harbor on Saturday, February 17, at the 2018 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) at Palm Beach International Equestrian Center. The WCHR Peter Wetherill Palm Beach Hunter Spectacular takes place during WCHR week at WEF as the feature “Saturday Night Lights” event. The United States Hunter Jumper Association founded WCHR in 1992 to recognize hunter riders and the Hunter Spectacular debuted shortly after. Each year, hunter riders look forward to a chance to compete under the lights in the International Arena.

Thirty-six of the country’s top professionals, juniors, and amateurs tackled the two-round course, which is offered at three heights (3'6", 3'9", and 4') and designed by Steve Stephens. The top 12 riders returned for the second round, and overall placings were decided by combining scores from the first and second rounds. Each of the competitors qualified for the class by winning either champion or reserve in one of the speci88

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After leading in the first round with a score of 89.50, Serio and Rock Harbor, an 11-year-old Warmblood gelding, returned as the final pair in the handy round. They scored 86.75 for a 176.25 total to win the class. “My horse was awesome tonight,” said Serio of her partner of six years.

“I thought he jumped really well. I’ve never done him in a night class under the lights. I thought he was really on his game.”

Serio, of Kennett Square, PA, won this class twice before, in 2005 with Costello and 2011 with Castle Rock. “You never know when you’re going to get back here again,” she said. “It’s very rewarding.

Jennifer Burger who owns Rock Harbor has been a wonderful client for a long time and she’s been a big supporter, so to do it on her horse is really nice.”

Burger said, “I’m on top of the world.

Louise is an unbelievable rider. She’s found me an amazing horse, and tonight was the crescendo of those two things coming together and the best it could be.”

After winning this class the past two years, Scott Stewart of Wellington, FL,

and Catch Me, a 10-year-old Holsteiner gelding owned by Gochman Sport Horse LLC, had to overcome one mistake in the first round and a score of 83.33 to complete their three-peat. They made an amazing move up the standings from eleventh to second place with the best second round score of 91 for a total of 174.33.

Returning for the handy round, Stewart said he “had nothing to lose.” He continued, “I had a little bit of a funny jump in the first round, so I was really happy that I made it back at all in the second round. I sort of just went for it.

It was probably one of the best rounds I’ve ever had, especially for the handy.

Everything just worked. The jump that he took a little look at in the first round was the jump I really sliced in the handy, and he was perfect about it. It all just worked out great.”

In her first time competing at WEF, Tracy Fenney traveled from Flower Mound, TX, to finish in the top three of the Hunter Spectacular. She and MTM Outbid, an eight-year-old Warmblood gelding owned by MTM Farm, had an 85.33 in the first round and sat seventh.

A solid hand round score of 88.83 moved them up the standings to third with a 174.16 total. “I was a little starstruck when I first got here,” Fenney admitted.

“Showing against all of these guys is amazing. It’s a great class and a really fun crowd. My horse seems to deal with whatever, the lights, daylight, he’s good with that. It’s fun to compete against all these guys.”

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FEATURE CLASSES during Week VIII of the HITS Ocala Winter Circuit held March 6-11 included several repeat winners and introduced some new riders to the victory circle. Close to the finish of the season, competition was heating up for riders trying to qualify for the Great American $1 Million Grand Prix and those vying for the Horseware Ireland Grand Circuit Champion and Tack Shack of Ocala Second-Half Circuit Champion awards.

Well-known Grand Prix rider Aaron Vale started off Week VIII with a bang, winning Wednesday’s $5,000 Johnson Horse Transportation Welcome for the

second week in a row aboard Exclusive with a jump-off time of 28.572. Brian Feigus earned second place with Carla while Dorothy Douglas took the third place spot aboard Chacco Lait and Vale took the fourth place title aboard Stakko.

Rounding out the top five was Bryn Sadler aboard Bull Run’s Living.

On Thursday, the $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix took place once again. For the second week in a row, Venezuelan rider Emanuel Andrade took the first place award aboard U with a jump-off time of 37.268. He also claimed both the second and fourth place awards aboard Anastasia Du Park and Gran Mamut, respectively.

Lisa Goldman earned both the third and fifth place awards aboard Hindsight and Sovereign.

Friday brought even more success to Andrade, as he was both first and second place in the $10,000 Open Prix aboard Boy IV and Jenni’s Chance with jump-off times of 27.748 and 29.601, respectively.

German rider Andre Thieme took the third place spot aboard Forami, and Goldman continued to be successful, placing fourth aboard Centurion B. Fifth place was earned by Mark Jungherr and Conte Couleur.

The $10,000 1.35m Classic took place on Saturday, with a very competitive round two. Andrade continued his winning streak, taking first, third, and fifth aboard Quilina VD Laarseheide Z, Cortina 168, and Tupac Van De Vrombautshoeve Z. Goldman and Centurion B were the second place finishers while Douglas came in fourth place aboard MTM Questro.

Sunday afternoon, international riders gathered in the Grand Prix ring for the $50,000 Purina Animal Nutrition Grand Prix. Riders signified that they would donate 10% of their prize money to Marion County Therapeutic Riding Association by riding with a blue ribbon tied around their arm, making their rides even more special. It was a tricky round one, with 11 riders returning for the jump-off and Canadian rider Francois Lamontagne taking the win, after an incredible jump-off ride aboard his mare Chanel Du Calvaire in a jump-off time of 36.983. Francois skillfully rode through the course, leaving out two strides before the final fence, securing the fastest faultfree time. Second place was earned by Kirk Webby and Brando Du Rouet; Vale was the third place rider aboard Major; Candice King and Calisto 26 took the fourth place spot; and Thieme rounded out the top five aboard Cupertino.

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[LEFT] Erin Renfroe and Wicked took second at the Sporting Days Farm Horse Trials. [ABOVE] Madeline Backus was awarded the inaugural Wilton Fair Grant.

GIVING GRANT Congratulations go out to Madeline Backus of Larkspur, CO, upon receiving the inaugural Wilton Fair Grant. Administered by the United States Eventing Association (USEA) Foundation, the Wilton Fair Grant has been made possible through the generosity of David and Cheryl Lenaburg.

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ROCKING IT Anna Loschiavo out of Chase Hollow Farm in Bradford, VT, competed in the Rocking Horse Winter II and Winter III Horse Trials in Florida this season. At the Winter II Horse Trials, she rode Melanie Loschiavo’s Spartacus in his first pen Inter ediate co petition, finishing fourth, and rode Fernhill Quinsey, owned y Cristin Ro y, to finish on his dressage score in fifth in his Preliminary Horse debut. Loschiavo’s working student, Riley Onega, also competed at the horse trials and finished fourth on her dressage score in Open Novice with Aberdeen Dream.

At the Winter III Horse Trials, Loschiavo rode Prince Renan to

seventh in Open Intermediate and Fernhill uinsey to fifth in Preliminary Horse.

CAROLINA PARADISE Booli Selmayr of Millbrook, NY, took a few horses to the Paradise Farm Horse Trials in South Carolina to get the first competitions of the season under their belts. She rode Ernesto M to seventh in Open Training, Kildare’s Happy Days to tenth in Open Novice, and Armie Buddy to twelfth in Open Novice.

PAINT POWER Water’s Edge Farm in Concord, MA, saw Erin Renfroe head to the Sporting Days Farm Horse Trials in Aiken, SC, on three paints.

Erin Renfroe rode Tanager Hill to finish on their dressage score in Open Beginner Novice to take fourth, icked to finish on their dressage score in second in Open Novice, and De Cordova to third after stadium in Open Preliminary.

SOUTHERN SUCCESS Missy Miller of Connecticut is having great success in the

south. In the Pine Top CIC**, she competed Quinn to fourteenth.

At the Sporting Days Horse Trials, Grace Weil and Vamor competed in Junior Open Training, Nicholas Xatzis and Barrymore contested their first US A event and finished fifth in Novice Rider, and Miller rode Cillbhrid Rose to twelfth in Open Novice.

For a change of discipline, Miller rode in Progressive Show Jumping’s March Madness, taking eleventh in the $5,000 Open Jumper Welcome Stake and seventh in the $10,000 Mini Prix with Limited Edition. Emma Sainz rode Aron in the High Child/Adult Jumper division, taking two seconds, a third, and earning division reserve champion, and the duo took second in the $1,500 North American League-Washington International Horse Show High Child/Adult Jumper Classic.

CONDOLENCES Our thoughts go out to Patch Wood Farms in Sandown, NH, on the loss of Frosty, a Thoroughbred gelding who was a beloved member of the farm’s lesson program.

WELCOME BACK Town Hill Farm in Lakeville, CT, is excited to welcome Jeanie Clarke of Ocala, FL, to the facility through November 2018.

Originally from Massachusetts, Clarke will be returning to the area to teach and train for New England’s warmer months.

Eventing contact listings Apple Knoll Farm (tsl) 25 Forest Lane Millis, MA 02054 508-376-2564 msamberfrog@me.com b=breeding, t=training, s=sales, l=lessons Call 800-742-9171 if you would like to be featured in our Eventing Contact Listings

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[LEFT] Liz Johnson and Ray Denis were the two guests of honor at the 2018 Annual Meeting. [RIGHT] Sonja Pomerleau, winner of a PS of Sweden bridle graciously donated by The Bossy Bridle.

New Hampshire Dressage & Eventing Association Kicks off 2018 Season with Annual Meeting ARTICLE SUBMITTED BY IZABELLE TAGAVI, PHOTOGRAPHY BY STEFANIE ROSSETTI

ON MARCH 4, THE NEW HAMPSHIRE Dressage and Eventing Association (NHDEA) hosted its Annual Meeting. This year, our event theme was “Kickoff Show Season” party, located at the Tuckaway Tavern of Raymond, NH. This event held the highest attendance of our annual meeting in over 10 years!

Our wonderful night was structured around our two guests of honor, Liz Johnson, owner and creator of On the Bit Events, and Ray Denis, United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) Dressage and Eventing Technical Delegate.

The night started off enjoying a

wonderful meal provided by Tuckaway in their perfectly fitting Barn Room.

While everyone ate, we all soaked in the many wonderful insights revolving around the life and rules of horse showing spoken about by Liz and Ray. The night covered many fascinating topics, including everything from the USEF rulebook and the most crucial sections to read, to who has the final say about appropriate dress wear. Ray shed light upon what sorts of questions can and should be asked of the technical delegate. He also covered the topic of interpretation, stating that the judge and technical delegate will interpret the

Hallie Coon and Caroline Martin THE UNITED STATES EQUESTRIAN Team Foundation announced that Hallie Coon and Caroline Martin have been named as the recipients of the 2018 Karen Stives Endowment Fund Grants in the amount of $25,000 each.

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Both riders will participate at the Houghton Hall CIC on May 24-27, before going to compete at the Bramham CCI3* in the Under 25 section from June 7-10.

The riders will further their education in between the two events by visiting

the United Kingdom-based stables of legendary coaches and Olympians, Carl Hester and William Fox-Pitt. Coon and Martin will also visit steeple chasing training facilities and continue to practice and learn under the mentorship of Emerging Athlete Coach and British Olympic Gold Medalist, Leslie Law, who will also be coaching them at both competitions.

“I’m so surprised and thrilled,” said Coon, of Brunswick, ME. “I never thought I would have this opportunity, but we’re so lucky to have this funding and it was

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rules how they see fit. Therefore, it is very important to know the rules going in, but for those thinking of moving up to rated shows, to ask the show delegate questions. Liz covered some very important topics, including how to differentiate schooling and rated shows and what really are the differences.

The night was also accompanied by the most exquisite of bridles, donated so graciously by Cindy of The Bossy Bridle. This accent piece for the evening was the stunning PS of Sweden Flying Change Deluxe Revolution, which was raffled off to one lucky winner, Sonja Pomerleau. Congratulations to our winner and thank you to everyone who participated!

We would like to extend our appreciation to the many generous people who aided in making this such a delightful night! We also hope all attendees had as much fun as we did; we’ll see you on the centerline looking rulebook ready and fabulous!

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so generous for Karen to have left this for us. It’s just a great opportunity to have as Under 25 riders. I don’t think we’ve really had this much support in the past and I’m just really lucky to be doing this at the time I am. I’m really looking forward to it.”

When asked if she has trained overseas before, she said, “I haven’t. I’ve done the standard trip up to Bromont, but that’s hardly outside the U.S. I’m floored that we get to compete against the best Under 25 riders in the world, as well as everyone else in the class and be able to compare yourself to them.”

“I’m taking Celien,” Coon continued.

“She’s my three-star mare, and she’s great because she really handles the atmosphere well. She’s always cool and collected, so she’ll travel quite well. I’m very excited.”

Martin, of Ocala, FL, also received this grant last year. She said, “It’s been a really great season so far. I had really good luck last year with two of my horses, Pebbly Maximus and Danger

Mouse.”

“Being able to win this and represent my country is just incredible,” Martin continued. “I’m really proud to represent Karen Stives on the international stage and to be able to keep getting support from my country and the education competing overseas is unreal. It’s great to spend the month over there with a horse. Being able to be trained by Leslie Law for the entire time is really a great honor.”

The Karen Stives European Emerging Athlete Tour’s mission is to help event riders in the United States Equestrian Federation Emerging Athlete program to prepare to represent the United States on an international stage in the future, strengthening the pipeline of qualified riders to create medal-winning teams.

Stives is an Olympic Gold and Silver medalist who established this program with a benevolent gift of one million dollars to help talented up-and-coming evening riders.

[ABOVE] Hallie Coon will travel to Europe as part of the Karen Stives European Emerging Athlete Tour. [BELOW] Caroline Martin is a grant recipient for the second year in a row.

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[LEFT] FirstClass HW, ridden by Diane Mukpo, of Windhorse Dressage won his Third Level Test 1 with a score of 66.3%. [RIGHT] Amanda Perkowski of Cream Ridge, NJ, was one of four to receive a grant from The Dressage Foundation’s Maryal and Charlie Barnett Continuing Education for Dressage Instructors Fund.

BRINGING HOME BLUES Another great show went in the books for FirstClass HW, ridden and owned by Diana Mukpo of Windhorse Dressage in Massachusetts. The gelding won his Third Level Test 1 with a 66.3% during the Adequan Global Dressage Festival’s week nine. Congratulations to the duo on their successful season in Wellington!

RAINING RIBBONS Congratulations to longtime student at Five Stars Farms in Brentwood, NH, Zoë Flannery and Landsong, affectionately know as “Muffin,” for their 2017 United States Equestrian Federation (US Equestrian) Performance Horse Registry National Champion and Regional Champion awards at Intermediaire B . For US Equestrian’s Grand Prix Level, they came in first for Zone 1 and twelfth nationally. They were also fourth for the New England Dressage Association Year-End Awards in the Combined Open Intermediate II/B with a median score of 63.9%.

FABULOUS FITI In their first CDI, Fiti AL and Amina Bursese of Hilltop Farm in Colora, MD, placed fourth in the Prix St. Georges Adult Amateur class and second in the Intermediate I Adult Amateur class. This is a great start to this next step in their career together!

NEW DIGS Jodi Pearson-Keating Dressage has moved to their new home at Stony Brook Farm in Norfolk, MA. The 13 horses now have a brand new barn; a new large, bright, mirrored indoor arena with GTT Footing; individual paddocks; and a full size outdoor dressage ring with newly redone footing. Previously, Jodi Pearson ran her business at Tall Oaks Farm in Millis, MA, for 20 years.

LEVEL UP Congratulations to Rosebrook Farm’s, in Georgetown, MA, trainer Cindi Wylie, who has received her promotion to “R” dressage judge with US Equestrian!

GREENER PASTURES Our condolences go to all at Sperry View Farm in Bethany, CT, who had the pleasure of meeting Dutch. The gelding was laid to rest in early March.

RECORD BREAKERS, AGAIN! Laura Graves and Verdades already broke their own record at the Adequan Global Dressage Festival once this season during week three, and they did it again during week eight.

The duo scored 84.975% during “Friday Night Stars” under the floodlights in week eight’s headline class.

GAINING GRANTS The Dressage Foundation’s Maryal and Charlie Barnett Continuing Education for Dressage Instructors Fund has awarded grants to four individuals to attend the United States Dressage Federation’s (USDF) Instructor/Trainer Program.

Shannon Bossung of Harpers Ferry, WV; Carol Cunefare of Durango, CO; Amanda Perkowski of Cream Ridge, NJ; and Krystal Wilt from Sand Lake, NY, each

received a $1,000 grant to further their education as instructors. Instructors attending any portion of the Instructor/ Trainer Program, including the workshops, pre-certification, and testing, can use individual grants through this fund. Individual grants are awarded twice per year and the next deadline for applications is July 1, 2018.

Additionally, five $1,000 grants are available to group member organizations that are organizing an instructor education event. The funds can be used to offset some of the expenses involved in conducting a USDF Instructor/Trainer Program, or to organize a general educational event for area instructors. These applications must be received at least 90 days prior to the event.

BREEDERS CHAMPIONSHIP USDF announced the date and location for the 2018 USDF Breeders Championship Series Finals New England Series. The event will take place September 20-23, 2018 at HITS on the Hudson in Saugerties, NY.

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2018 Adequan Global Dressage Festival Awards Winners During Weeks Eight and Nine

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Ashley Holzer and Sir Caramello captured their first ever international grand prix win.

paying off. My goal is to bring him up to grand prix in the next few weeks and see how we go with him—with the ultimate goal being international.”

Kellock is Holzer’s goddaughter and still has four horses with her former boss.

“We help each other all the time still, and I credit her for everything,” said Kellock.

“She’s such an incredible trainer. Actually I’ve only ever had two trainers—the other one is Jacquie Brooks who also trains with Ashley—so we’re one big family.”

Patricia Koschel—wife of German senior team medalist Christoph—rode her first ever Grand Prix Level test at the end of February. In week nine, she won both grand prix classes she entered, both with over 70% aboard her longtime partner, Leuchtfeuer DE. “I was a little surprised, to be honest,” said Koschel, who dipped her toe in the CDI arena the previous week, but saw her scores plummet. “In my first national grand prix I got over 69% and even beat my husband, so I thought I would be ready to try international, but I was competing as an amateur over there, and I was totally nervous and my horse was too. So I decided to go back in the national ring to get some more experience without the pressure, and it went super well. I was a bit shocked—in a positive way. I learned so much in the first test that we decided I would ride again the next day—you can train all you like at home, but the only way you can learn to show in a nice way is in the ring.”

Boston-native Nancy Later Lavoie stepped out between the white boards for the first time on Enzo, topping the Fourth Level test two with 71.25%. Karen Barth’s nine-year-old by Vivaldi has only recently partnered with Lavoie, after the previous trainer came down with ill health.

“It was one of those days when you don’t care what the judges think,” said Lavoie. “Enzo listened to me and was right with me. We came out, we’d both had a great time and the owners were happy. Then we were even happier that the judges liked it, too.”

Lavoie plans to return to her base in Massachusetts at the end of the season and for the talented Dutch warmblood to go with her, which will mean much longer journeys for Barth to see her horse. “She’ll have to make some trips to Boston!” added Lavoie, who trains with both Conrad Schumacher and Australian ‘dressage cowboy’ Tristan Tucker.

Another talented horse laid down another first in week nine’s national arenas. Olympian Adrienne Lyle rode Betsy Juliano’s Horizon, an Oldenburg mare, in the mare’s first ever Grand Prix Special to a staggering score of 77.979%.

They may have been the only combination in the class, but they more than earned the blue ribbon for their electric presentation. This superb performance came just a month after the horse’s debut at the level, also at the AGDF, where the pair scored 72.283%.

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THE U.S.’S ASHLEY HOLZER recorded Sir Caramello’s first ever international grand prix win in just his fourth CDI test, topping the Grand Prix Special CDI3*, presented by Peacock Ridge, with 70.149%. They were the only combination to break through the 70% barrier in the class of 13 finishers in week eight of the 2018 Adequan Global Dressage Festival (AGDF) at Palm Beach International Equestrian Center in Wellington, FL. The class was sponsored by PJ Rizvi’s Peacock Ridge, which was fitting as she is also the owner of the winning horse.

Holzer was flabbergasted to win, having finished seventh in the qualifying grand prix. Sadly she was not able to attend the prize-giving as she had to leave to catch a flight to Toronto.

“I’m speechless,” said Holzer. “This horse has been on the most incredible journey. Never in a million years did I think he’d win—I thought we might do a 65% test. But I’ve just watched the video back and some of the things he did in that test were unbelievable. And he whinnied at me for this first time in his life this week; I’m feeling very emotional about it.”

Canadian rider Lindsay Kellock, who was manager and assistant trainer to Holzer for seven years, rode to victory in the test of choice class, riding an Intermediaire II. At only his third attempt at the level, Enterprise Farms LLC’s 12-year-old gelding Sebastian scored 70.368% to win the class by 5%.

“I’m so happy with the effort that the horse put in,” said Kellock. “He’s green at the level, but he really tried. I can feel the potential in him; he’s offering more and more each time. I get the feeling he’ll be a pretty good grand prix horse.”

“Just over a year ago I went out on my own to work for Enterprise Farms in New York, which is when I started riding Sebastian,” said the 27-year-old.

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Windhorse Dressage will be returning to the Massachusetts in early April after a successful show season in Wellington, Florida.

This year, Diana Mukpo will be available for off farm lessons and clinics in the New England area. Diana is a USDF bronze, silver and gold medalist and has many year-end awards through the Grand Prix level. She was one of very few women ever to be admitted to train in The Spanish Riding School of Vienna.

Following her time in Austria she trained in Germany with Herbert Rehbein. Diana has trained many horses and students from the basic levels through to FEI. She offers a systematic and classical method that is individually tailored to the unique requirements of horse and rider.

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Connecticut Dressage & Combined Training Association Learns Stretching Techniques with Neiley Rushford Snide SUBMITTED BY LAURA CLAMAN

ON SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2018, the Connecticut Dressage & Combined Training Association (CDCTA) stretched it out at A Peace of Space in Taftville, CT, with instructor Neiley Rushford Snide.

The clinic involved basic yoga, core strength, and loosening the hips. Everyone has at least one area of their body where tension builds up from stress or injury. For horse people, we can transfer that tension to our equine partners even if we don’t realize it. It is important for the horse to be able to be supple and stretch, and it is equally important for riders to be able to do the same.

To begin, participants laid on soft, column-shaped supports placed vertically

in the center of their spines. This allowed for stretching and loosening of the body and opening of the chest cavity. Breathing was an essential part to this lesson.

Students were asked to take note of their breathing pattern, and then to begin breathing more deeply, pausing, then exhaling slowly, pause, repeat.

Focusing on the whole body, what is it telling you, what is it doing, how is it placed, and what can’t it do was brought to light during each position and exercise.

So much of riding is focused on the horse and what he is telling the rider, and hopefully we as riders are listening! But what about what we are telling the horse? After all, the conversation is supposed to go

both ways! If we as riders are stiff and rigid on one side of our body, how can we expect the horse to be supple and fluid on that same side when we ask him for something we cannot do ourselves?

Throughout the session, participants did many different poses that helped to stretch different parts of their bodies, such as the IT bands and hamstrings, two places where many equestrians experience tightness. While stretching the body, the exercises helped pinpoint some areas of both strength and weakness. Yoga is a great exercise to incorporate into your life to help you become more flexible, alleviate stiffness, improve balance, and even strengthen your core. These are all important factors to become an effective, capable, and safe equestrian.

Currently we are in the works of organizing a Michael Page clinic for September 16, with details to follow soon.

Remember, our first show will be located at Westbrook Hunt Club and held on May 13, 2018. Stay tuned for more clinics and events to be organized and hosted by CDCTA this season! Be sure to check our website, cdctaonline.com, for updates.

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BY LISA CENIS

Driving news

[LEFT] Robin Gilman reported the passing of Lady, a crowd favorite at New Hampshire’s Concord Christmas Parade. [ABOVE] Our thoughts go out to the Van Oort family on their loss of Sophie.

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ADS UPDATES The American Driving Society, Inc. (ADS) announced the launch of its new retail line.

Carriage driving enthusiasts may shop the store on the ADS website for many apparel items including hats, visors, shirts, sweatshirts, jackets, and vests. ADS also offers backpacks, messenger bags, stadium blankets, and even horse coolers—all marked with the beloved ADS logo.

Now you can show your pride for carriage driving and ADS everywhere you go!

ADS also announced its newest awards program, the ADS Driven Dressage Awards.

Beth Rieselman, Gail Aumiller, Mary Phelps, Hardy Zantke, and Tracey Morgan, a team of driven dressage enthusiasts, imagined this awards program and modeled it after a similar awards program offered by the United States Dressage Federation. The ADS has received generous funding from Gail Aumiller to cover all costs of this new program.

DRIVE AT OLD STURBRIDGE VILLAGE Old Sturbridge Village announced that on Sunday, June 10, 2018 they are hosting a carriage ride as part of their Transportation Weekend event. During the day there will be plenty of opportunities to drive through the village and stop and “park” in the countryside, allowing drivers the opportunity to share their own personal stories and history of their carriage with guests.

NATIONAL CHAMPIONS The U.S. National Intermediate Driving Champions were decided at the 2018 Live Oak International Carriage Driving Competition held in March.

Congrats go to Intermediate Horse Single Champion Dr. Jennifer Thompson driving Funnominial C.G., Intermediate Pony Single Champion Jen Keeler driving Zeppo, Intermediate Horse Pair Champion Scott Adcox with Nupafeed Auto Pilot and Pepe, Intermediate Pony Pair Champion

Katie Whaley driving Tommy and Turner, and Intermediate Team Champion Chester Weber, who was named champion for a record 15th time.

FEI CAI2 awards were also presented at the event. The FEI Single Horse Champion was Jacob Arnold driving Uminco, the FEI Single Pony Champion was Leslie Berndl driving Sweetwater’s Zorah Belle, the FEI Pair Horse Champion was James Miller, and the FEI Pair Pony Champion was Jennifer Mathison driving Bax and Cees. To read more about the Live Oak International, turn to page 90.

CONDOLENCES Granite State Carriage Association member Robin Gilman sadly reported the passing of her beloved Miniature Horse, Lady, in November. Lady was a common sight around the community and, per Robin, was a superstar at parades and at the local ice cream shop where she was more popular than the ice cream! A crowd favorite at New Hamp-

shire’s annual Concord Christmas Parade, the duo had the honor of escorting Haley of the Make-A-Wish Foundation in 2015.

Our thoughts also go out to the Van Oort family on their loss of Sophie, who passed on the first day of spring.

ELITE ATHLETES The United States Equestrian Federation announced the 12 athlete and horse combinations selected for the Combined Driving Program for Elite Athletes, a new program overseen by the Driving Sport Committee. Congratulations to the participants from the Mid-Atlantic Region: Donna Crookston of Saltsburg, PA, and Viktor; James Fairclough of Newton, NJ, and Citens, Bento V, Zenden, Dapper, and Caletta 5; Tracey Morgan of Beallsville, MD, and Fuego 88; Suzy Stafford of Wilmington, DE, and PVF Peace of Mind; and Allison Stroud of Kennett Square, PA, and Anesco 4, Enzo, George W, Ulco, and Olando.

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[LEFT] Jeff Morse at a driving trial. [ABOVE] Linda Petersen driving with her daughter, Rachel Petersen, as navigator at a previous SDA Horse Driving Trial.

Saratoga Driving Association Offers a New and Innovative Schedule for a Perennial Favorite ARTICLE SUBMITTED BY CAROL FRANK, PHOTOGRAPHY BY DAN RADULESCU

ON OCTOBER 6-8, 2018, THE SARATOGA Driving Association (SDA) will hold the SDA Super Day of Driving and Driving Trial. This year, we have made a few changes. Our goal is to keep the level of participation strong and bring new drivers into the driving sports.

A new driver designation is being added that we believe is the first of its kind in the U.S. for a carriage driving competition. It’s called the Confidence Driver. Drivers who elect this option will be free of any penalties for outside assistance, except for someone other than the driver handling the whip, reins, or brake. So, if you always wanted to give it try but felt you could not do it alone, here you go! Give it a try.

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Driving Society rules for a pleasure drive pace and can be driven as a stand-alone class or as a component of a continuous drive.

There will be two types of continuous drives offered. One will be a combined driving continuous drive.

This will be the combination of scores for dressage, cones, and the pace.

The other offering will be a pleasure continuous drive. This will be scores for dressage, a fault, out cones course, and the pace.

We are adding a few pleasure driving options on Saturday. If you only have a pleasuredriving vehicle or if you are not familiar with combined driving rules or competitions, you have a chance to come play! It’s perfect for a day of pleasure driving competition.

If you want to skip the pace altogether, you can combine your dressage test with either the combined driving cones or the fault and out to create a traditional combined test or pleasure

two-phase competition. Again, it’s up to you.

Our judge, Dana Bright, who is one of the most highly experienced carriage driving officials in the country for both pleasure driving and combined driving, both as a judge and technical delegate and as a competitor, is staying one more day to conduct a driving clinic on Monday.

A few things will be kept the same, including the marathon and exhibitor’s party, The marathon will be the same, high-quality course you have come to expect from course designer Marc Johnson through the fields and woods of Akers Acres Farm in Valatie, NY. The exhibitor’s party is still the same excellent catered dinner with entertainment Saturday night, free, under the Big Top. More details and entry information can be found at saratogadriving.com.

Questions should be directed to Jeff Morse 413-822-9462 or greenmeads@ gmail.com.

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BY KELLEY ROCHE

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[LEFT] William Bowen, Stephen Santagata, and Denise Hopkins-Santagata of Gata Rein Ranch at the Florida Classic. [RIGHT] Shawn Renshaw passed away at the age of 57.

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CONDOLENCES Deepest condolences to everyone who loved and knew Shawn Renshaw, a longtime member of the National Reining Cow Horse Association (NRCHA) community. He had his own business as a farrier and a custom woodworker in Southern California and made it as 2013 NRCHA Non-Pro Champion. The 57-year-old leaves behind a loving family and many friends.

COWBOY UP! Gata Rein Ranch of Middletown, NY, would like to applaud their team on a great weekend at the Florida Classic. Louie Zamboli and his new horse, Magnum Moonstone, ran their way to first place in para-reining. Bill Bowen and Shiners Wizard, also known as Merlin The Magnificent, marked a 219 to win first place in the Limited and Intermediate Open class; fourth place in the Open;

second place in the Level 2, 7 and up Derby; and fourth in the Level 4, 7 and up Derby.

Bill has recently come to Gata Rein Ranch, and the team is excited by this fantastic start.

MOST VALUED Compliments are due to Gretchen Mathes for being awarded the 2017 AQHA Most Valuable Professional. The Powder Brook Farm team in Harwinton, CT, is very proud of her.

NEW HOME Rosciti Quarter Horses in North Scituate, RI, would like to congratulate Erin and Terry Bradshaw on the purchase of their new horse, BETCHAFORGOTABOUTME, also known as “Fiona.�

SHOW SUCCESS Summer Wind Farm of Damascus, MD, had a great time at the Virginia Reining Horse Association Show in Williamston, NC. Kudos to all riders and

horses, including Kimberly Tillman and Mercedes Shine on winning the weekend High Point Novice Horse Non-Pro. Deb LaPorta marked a 71 on Quick Chic Wolverton, winning the Masters top five in the Non-Pro and Reserve Champion in the Intermediate Non-Pro. This duo also won the weekend High Point Masters division. Deb Semple and her mare, FS Ms Kali Whiz, had successful rides, finishing in the top five in Rookie Prime Time and top ten in the Rookie 1&2.

NEW RULES In the fall of 2017, the National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) Professionals Committee unanimously voted to modify the nomination and voting procedures for their yearly awards. The intention of this modification is to gain more participation from NRHA Affiliates and broaden the pool of deserving nominees.

The new nomination and voting process will be implemented this year. NRHA Affiliates will now submit one nomination for each of the five award categories. It will be up to each affiliate to determine how they select their nominees. Nominations for each category will need a separate form. Nominations will remain at the current due date of November 1. Once the nomination period is complete, the NRHA Professionals Committee Staff Liaison will collect and compile all nominations for the committee to review.

The NRHA Professionals Committee will review all nominations, selecting the top five professionals for each category. Once the top five are selected, an electronic vote will be sent to all current NRHA Professional members.

After the voting is closed, winners will be announced.

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2018 AQHA Convention Wraps Up in Florida THE AMERICAN QUARTER HORSE of more than 260,000 people in 86 Association (AQHA) is an organization countries and has registered more Equine Journal-Jan2018-20171201OL.pdf 1 12/01/17 3:23:50 PM that works for its members, consisting than 5 million horses in 95 countries.

Each spring, AQHA holds an annual convention to review member-submitted rule changes, appoint new AQHA directors, induct members into the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame, and elect the AQHA Executive Committee.

The 2018 AQHA Convention was March 2-5 at the Hyatt Regency Riverfront in Jacksonville, FL. The new AQHA Executive Committee was elected March 5.

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tors. The 2018-2019 AQHA Executive Committee includes President Dr. Jim Heird of College Station, TX; First Vice President Stan Weaver of Big Sandy, MN; Second Vice President Butch Wise of El Reno, OK; member Norman Luba of Louisville, KY; and member Dr. Scott Myers of Sharon Center, OH. The 2018 American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame inducted 11 legends at the convention. Princess Abigail Kawananakoa of Nuevo, CA; Dr. Tom Lenz of Louisburg, KS; the late AQHA Past President Gene Graves of Grand Island, NE; Georgia and the late Raymond Sutton of Gettysburg, SD; the late Robert Sutherland of Kansas City, MS; the 1949 mare Maroon; the 1960 stallion Otoe; the 1985 stallion Runaway Winner; the 1985 stallion Smart Chic Olena; and the 1963 stallion The Ole Man. In addition to the Hall of Fame inductions, Cathy Hanson of Fallbrook, CA, was presented the 2017 Merle Wood Humanitarian Award.

The 2017 Don Burt Professional Horseman of the Year, AQHA Professional Horsewoman of the Year, and Most Valuable Professional awards were presented on Saturday, March 3. The 2017 Don Burt Professional Horseman of the Year went to Dan Trein of Seville, OH. Holly Hover of Cave Creek, AZ, took home the 2017 AQHA Professional Horsewoman of the Year. Gretchen Mathes of Harwinton, CT, was honored as the 2017 Most Valuable Professional award winner. Additional awards were presented to the 2017 Zoetis AQHA Best Remuda winner, Silver Spur Operating Co., and the 2017 AQHA Ranching Heritage Breeder of the Year, Crago Cattle Co. Modifications to AQHA Bylaws, as well as registration-related items, were reviewed by AQHA members and the AQHA Board of Directors at the convention. Per the Association’s bylaws, the board of directors has the final authority when it comes to changes or additions to AQHA’s bylaws and rules of registration. Rule changes recommended by these two committees and approved by the board of directors will be announced at a later date.

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At the 2018 American Quarter Horse Association Convention, the 2018-19 members were elected. Left to right: Norman Luba, Stan Weaver, Dr. Jim Heird, Butch Wise, and Dr. Scott Myers.

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[LEFT] Sally Allgaier and Karsten in the Fantasy Costume class. [RIGHT] Ring Master Carl Malicote, Sally Allgaier, and Kirk Allgaier atop Karsten.

International Friesian Show Horse Association Beauty and Brains—a Look at the Famous Karsten SUBMITTED BY MALA TYLER

PHOTOS: (LEFT) PHOTO BY AVALON PHOTOGRAPHY; (RIGHT) KRAE PHOTOGRAPHY

THE INTERNET HAS CREATED many celebrities: Grumpy Cat, the Kardashians, and Chewbacca Mom, to name a few. But the latest Internet sensation stands above the others.

With millions of views, the world has fallen in love with the charismatic, camera-loving, seven-year-old Friesian stallion, Karsten van de Noeste Hoeve.

“Karsten is a little bit of a class clown; sometimes we call him Dennis the Menace,” remarks owner Kirk Allgaier. “He has a special quality about him, besides his great appearance, that attracts people’s attention.”

It was the perfect balance of beauty and brains that attracted Kirk and his wife Sally to the gorgeous stallion in Holland. With the guidance of Olivia Doutt Piatt and Cheryl Baird of Friesian Market Place, the four-yearold stallion’s eye-catching appearance and his talents, both under saddle and in the driving harness, impressed the Allgaiers.

In June 2016, Karsten arrived at Lorick Stables in Youngstown, NY. “Kirk and Sally won the Friesian Lottery when they purchased Karsten from Holland,” says their trainer Gareth Archer Selwood. “He is not

only beautiful but has adapted himself to be rideable by the whole Allgaier family, including their son Luke, who is a beginner.”

Watching the Allgaiers ride and compete with Karsten, it is difficult to imagine that the couple was new to horses and riding just a few short years ago. After raising a family, Kirk and Sally decided to purchase a package of 10 riding lessons at Champion Hill Farm in Akron, NY. After just a few hours in the saddle, they knew they wanted to dive into the world of horse ownership. But the Allgaiers didn’t just dive; they did a reverse three and a half somersault with a half twist into a pike position with zero splash—that is to say, they went big…really big.

The Allgaiers and their trainer have enjoyed amazing success in the show ring. Karsten has won championships in in-hand, driving, costume, and liberty and was named World Champion Baroque Stallion at the 2017 International Friesian Show Horse Association Grand National and World Champion Horse Show. “We really appreciate how much Gareth Archer Selwood has done for Sally and me,”

says Kirk of his trainer. “We feel so fortunate to be learning from such a knowledgeable professional with horses and the Friesian breed in particular.”

The lengthy list of accomplishments would never hint to the fact they are new to riding. “Karsten really takes care of us as riders,” Kirk says proudly. “He looks out for our well-being and has a good sense of who is on his back.”

Now, Karsten is a celebrity outside of the show ring, as millions of people around the world enjoy his online videos of frolicking in the snow or strutting his stuff in his paddock. “He really enjoys being in front of the camera, and I think people gravitate towards his personality,” says Kirk.

“He has a special quality about him where he has the attributes of a young stallion, yet he can be very gentle and loving at the same time.”

The Allgaiers plan to continue to show Karsten and the family is considering sharing their fabulous stallion with the world even more by offering him at stud in 2019. Whatever his future holds, his legion of fans will be enthusiastically following Karsten, who is the epitome of the Friesian horse.

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Rhode Island Arabian Horse Association Announces Upcoming Summer Events SUBMITTED BY CINDY DOWNS

THE RHODE ISLAND ARABIAN Horse Association (RIAHA) has been busy this spring! Clinics in the works, potlucks and ride gatherings up and coming, celebrating milestones, and congratulations are in order.

The upcoming quarterly meeting will be held on July 8 at Chelsea Littlefield’s Enchanted Garden Stables in Woodstock, CT. Quarterly meetings see a lot of activity and this one will be no different.

A potluck ride is planned; with an RSVP, members can bring their horse to ride in the facility’s new outdoor arena, bring a dish to share, and get down to business for the meeting to keep our events on track. Please contact us if you are planning to bring a horse and enjoy some

riding time with club members! It promises to be a fun event, a little something different, and a chance to gather with friends.

The fifth annual Dressage Clinic with United States Dressage Federation Bronze and Silver Medalist Renee Surprenant will be held on August 19 at Pond View Equestrian Center. This is a very popular event, so an early sign up is recommended! Sign-ups will be available on our website starting June 15. In addition to an impressive list of accomplishment, Renee will be competing her Morgan mare, Touch of Rum, at Prix St. Georges in the 2018 show season. Renee has a true gift in communicating to students and employs the same sensitivity she has as a rider

to her role as a trainer and coach. Many thanks to Lucille and Richard Guilbault for graciously hosting this clinic at their beautiful and inviting facility.

Earlier this year, RIAHA conducted a member and friend’s survey for ideas and club improvement, as well as a sense of the good things our club does well. For participating in the survey, each person was entered into a drawing for a $25 gift certificate from our friends at Tractor Supply Company. Many congratulations to Lucille Guilbault on being picked in the drawing for the gift certificate!

As I draw this article to a close, I’d like to share a special milestone that is very close to my heart. My own purebred mare, Irish Emerald turned 35 on March 17, 2018. I have been the lucky one to own this mare her entire life. Her competition life was not extensive, however, she earned top honors with scores of 80% in the late 1990s in Sport Horse In-Hand both at the Arabian Horse Association of New England Horse Show and competing against the big horses at open sport horse keurings. We’ve studied dressage together, enjoyed hunter paces, and miles and miles of trail riding. She is still a very active and spunky horse, and we continue to do in-hand work together with the occasional hack, mostly bareback, these days. Arabian horses are the horses of a lifetime and my Irish Emerald is a testament to those words. The luck of the Irish is fully mine.

For more information on our upcoming events, sign-ups, our scholarship and contact information, please see our newly updated website at riarabianhorseassociation.com.

Arabian Horse Association of Massachusetts Announces Summer and Fall Event Dates ARTICLE AND PHOTOS SUBMITTED BY EVAN MAIETTA

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Show series held at the Camp Marshall grounds in Spencer, MA, on June 10 and September 16 and several Versatility Challenges hosted by Bearfoot Farm in Grafton, MA, for riders of all levels on June 23, August 19, and September 30.

AHAM is also excited to announce the addition of Mustang and Ranch Horse classes to the 2018 Open Fun Show class list! Information on the new classes can be found on the Mass Arab Facebook page.

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To stay up-to-date with AHAM happenings, like the Arabian Horse Association of Massachusetts Facebook page or follow us at “mass. arabianhorse” on Instagram.

We would also like to thank everyone who came out to the Year-End Awards Banquet and Annual Meeting to support the club, as well as our division sponsors for their generosity and donations. To become a division sponsor, contact us via Facebook. If you are interested in having fun with your horse and trying new and exciting things, become an AHAM member!

AHAM members are eligible for yearend awards as well as a complimentary subscription to the Equine Journal.

Members do not need to own or ride an Arabian horse, as AHAM is an open breed club. Membership forms can be found on our website at massarabianhorse.org.

We look forward to riding with you this coming season!

Marcia Stewart, Maggie Walsh, and Denise Anthony at the 2017 AHAM Awards Banquet.

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Yankee Walkers: Gaited Horses of New England The 2018 Season of Exciting Gaited-Horse Events

PHOTOS: (LEFT) LINDA MORTON; (RIGHT) CINDY DOWNS

SUBMITTED BY LOREN STEVENS

WHILE RESTING UNDER blankets of snow this spring, the Yankee Walkers’ Leadership has created a variety of events for this summer and fall for educational and enjoyable riding for our gaited horses and riders. We encourage you all to join our friendly and fun-loving club members on the trail rides, clinics, or at the various shows with your horses.

2018 is the year to bond with your horse, become a better rider, and experience the pure joy of riding.

Trail Riding This year we have several trail rides throughout the seasons. Southern Maine Association for Riding Trails rides will be held May 12 in Newburyport, MA; June 10 in Milton Mills, NH; August 3-5 overnight in Gilmanton, NH; September 23 in Gorham, ME; October 14 in Newfield, ME; and November 4 in South Berwick,

ME. For more information, log onto smartriders.net. Weekly Wednesday trail rides will be held, weather permitting, in Rowley, MA, and other locations.

For more information, contact Club Treasurer and Clinic Coordinator Jody Pellecchia at jodymacpell@gmail.com.

Clinics For clinics, Heidi Potter starts things off May 18-20 at Horsefeathers Academy in Mason, NH. Heidi is a well-know, New England author and clinician with a gentle, balanced approach to teaching horse and rider teams. Her martial arts background is incorporated into her extensive knowledge of the horse to give her students new perspectives on their partnership. For more information, contact Jody.

Nya Bates, will also hold a clinic at Horsefeathers Academy June 13-17.

Back this year by popular demand, Nya specializing in evaluating the horse, including saddle fit, bitting, and riding frame. She will focus on versatility challenges and trail obstacles for trail riders.

Additionally, she will offer one day of training for advanced riders to train-thetrainer. For more information, contact Jody.

Lastly, Larry Whitesell will hold his clinic July 13-15 at Horsefeathers Academy. Larry, who is well-known for his skills in teaching classical riding techniques, brings proper frame, relaxation, and strengthening techniques to the horse to create natural gaits. For more information, contact Jody.

Shows The Gaited Dressage Show Series at Oakrise Farm in Goffstown, NH, offers classes, in dressage and western dressage from Intro A to Third Level, Test C. Dressage show dates are April 29, May 20, June 10, August 12, and September 9.

For more information or to register for classes, go to oakrisefarm.com. Oakrise will also host the Pleasure Show series this year; information on this can be found on their website.

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Equine Affaire Once again, we will be headed to West Springfield, MA, on November 8-11 for Equine Affaire! Join the fun for the biggest horse exposition in the East. Yankee Walkers will host a gaited clinician, informational booth, gaited demonstrations, and a club

fellowship dinner.

We hope to see you at these great educational and entertaining events. Log onto our website at yankeewalkers.com for updated and additional information.

Loren Stevens riding Brooke, Julie Dillon riding John, Ginnie Stevens riding Daisy, Jody Pellecchia riding Dixie, and Patty Crowther riding Cleatis.

PHOTO: COURTESY OF LOREN STEVENS

The Gaited Show hosted by Yankee Walkers will take place at Mountain Lane Farm in Temple, NH, on June 16-17 with judges Nya Bates and Heather White. The show will focus on fun and friendship dedicated to gaited horses and riders. For more information,

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Ecovet Fly Repellent ECO-VET.COM Just in time for fly season, Ecovet Fly Repellent for horses now has an improved scent based on customer feedback. Ecovet founder and veterinarian Dr. Tim John describes the new fragrance as an “herbal blend of lavender with a hint of tea.”

A totally different type of fly spray, Ecovet is not a pyrethrin/pyrethroid derivative, nor is it an essential oil product. Instead, Ecovet’s formulation is 5% each of three different food-grade fatty acids, 84% volatile silicone oil, and 1% fragrance. After Ecovet is applied, the three fatty acids evaporate at different rates and create a vapor barrier around the horse.

This barrier prevents insects from locating the horse as a potential victim by confusing and overwhelming the bugs’ normal directional ability, their “GPS.” “For our new fragrance formulation, the challenge was to find something that blends nicely with the inherently musky scent of natural fatty acids. We tested many things, but we believe this new herbal blend is a game changer,” explains Dr. John. The new scent does not impact Ecovet’s well-known effectiveness in the battle against flies.

Ecovet protects horses from flies, gnats, mosquitoes, ticks, and lice. Ecovet also improves insect-related skin sensitivity by stopping bugs from finding and landing on horses in the first place.

An EPA-registered product, Ecovet comes in an 18-ounce bottle and 1-gallon refill, as well as a travel size, and is available for purchase at eco-vet.com.

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05 | CTRA BLESSING OF THE MOUNTS, Cheshire, CT. CONTACT: Christel Maturo, 475414-6240; Cathy Clouse, 203-507-7360.

06 | NHC NEW ENGLAND HUNTS FOXHOUND SHOW, The Steeplechase Course, Medfield, MA. CONTACT: Ruth Lawler, relawler@comcast.net, nortfolkhunt.com.

06 | CTRA WHITE MEMORIAL RIDE, Litchfield, CT. CONTACT: Pat Gogolya, 860-4859092.

06 | CRDA DRESSAGE SHOW, Apple Knoll Farm, Millis, MA. CONTACT: appleknoll.com.

11-13 | NHHJA SPRING HORSE SHOW, Three County Fairgrounds, Northampton, MA. CONTACT: Kara Quigley, kara.quigley@ymail. com.

11-13 | NHHTA ANNUAL OPEN HORSE SHOW, Deerfield Fairgrounds, Deerfield, NH. CONTACT: John Lampropoulos 603-770-1884, sheri2517@hotmail.com, nhhta.org.

12 | BSTRA EARLY MEMORIAL DAY PLEASURE RIDE, Stone Arbor Farm, Upton, MA. CONTACT: Lynn, 508-476-7094, lynnparesky@ aol.com, bstra.org.

12-13 | NEW ENGLAND PINTO HORSE ASSOCIATION & ALL BREED SHOW, Falls Creek Farm, Oneco, CT. CONTACT: neentries@ gmail.com, kimsequine@snet.net, nepinto. com.

13 | CDCTA SCHOOLING SHOW, Westbrook Hunt Club, Westbrook, CT. CONTACT: Laura Claman, lauraclaman@outlook.com.

20 | BSTRA SPRING HUNTER PACE, Douglas, MA. CONTACT: bstra.org.

20 | CTRA UPPER SALMON RIVER, East Hampton, CT. CONTACT: Peggy Robinson, 860309-0673; Stacey Dionne, 860-601-2624.

18-20 | YWGHNE HEIDI POTTER CLINIC, Horsefeathers Farm, Mason, NH. CONTACT: j43gallop@verizon.net.

10 | CTRA GEORGE SEYMOUR LAURE RIDE, East Hampton, CT. CONTACT: Ruther Strontzer, 860-502-5623.

20 | MYOPIA HUNT SPRING HUNTER PACE, Myopia Schooling Field, Hamilton, MA. CONTACT: mmilgrom@comcast.net, myopiahunt.org.

10 | MYOPIA HUNT SCHOOLING DAY, Myopia Schooling Field, Hamilton, MA. CONTACT: wendyjwood@comcast.net, myopiahunt.org.

26 | YWGHNE MOUNTAIN HORSE DRILL TEAM, Mountain Lane Farm, Temple Lane, NH. CONTACT: j43gallop@verizon.net.

26-27 | NHC HORSE SHOW, The Steeplechase Course, Medfield, MA. CONTACT: Desmond O’Leary, desmond.oleary@gmail.com, norfolkhunt.com.

26-29 | CTRA MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND, Goshen, CT. CONTACT: Pat Gogolya, 860-4859092.

26-29 | BSTRA MEMORIAL DAY CAMPOUT, Myles Standish State Forest, Carver, MA. CONTACT: Rose, 401-462-4805, rzariczny@verizon.net, bstra.org.

»JUNE 02 | BSTRA TRAIL WORK DAY, Oxford, MA. CONTACT: Becky, 508-476-3960, bstra@charter. net, bstra.org.

02 | YWGHNE MOUNTAIN HORSE DRILL TEAM, Mountain Lane Farm, Temple Lane, NH. CONTACT: j43gallop@verizon.net.

03 | CRDA DRESSAGE SHOW, Apple Knoll Farm, Millis, MA. CONTACT: appleknoll.com.

08-10 | TSHA OPEN SHOW, Falls Creek Farm, Oneco, CT. CONTACT: 860-564-4700, info@tristatehorsemen.com.

10 | BSTRA NATIONAL TRAILS DAY, Apple Knoll Farm, Millis, MA. CONTACT: appleknoll. com.

10 | NHDEA SUMMER DRESSAGE SHOW, University of New Hampshire Show Grounds, Durham, NH. CONTACT: stefanierossetti@ gmail.com, nhdea.org.

12-13 | NEW ENGLAND PINTO HORSE ASSOCIATION & ALL BREED SHOW, Falls Creek Farm, Oneco, CT. CONTACT: nepinto. com, neentries@gmail.com, kimsequine@ snet.net.

13 | AKF JUMPER SERIES-#1, Apple Knoll Farm, Millis, MA. CONTACT: appleknoll.com.

13 | YWGHNE NYA BATES CLINIC, Horsefeathers Farm, Mason, NH. CONTACT: j43gallop@verizon.net.

14-16 | TWIN STATE SADDLEBRED ASSOCIATION SPRING KICK-OFF, Three County Fairgrounds, Northampton, MA. CONTACT: Hayes Sogoloff, 802-425-7211, vtspringclassic@aol.com.

16 | MYOPIA HUNT HOUND DEMO AT NE DOG SHOW, Myopia Schooling Field, Hamilton, MA. CONTACT: myopiahunt.org.

16 | YWGHNE MOUNTAIN HORSE DRILL TEAM, Mountain Lane Farm, Temple Lane, NH. CONTACT: j43gallop@verizon.net.

17 | TSHA DRESSAGE SHOW, Falls Creek Farm, Oneco, CT. CONTACT: 860-564-4700, info@tristatehorsemen.com.

20 | AKF JUMPER SERIES-#2, Apple Knoll Farm, Millis, MA. CONTACT: appleknoll.com.

24 | CTRA NATCHAUG STATE FOREST RIDE, Eastford, CT. CONTACT: Vevette Greenberg, 203-506-1183.

27 | AKF JUMPER SERIES-#3, Apple Knoll Farm, Millis, MA. CONTACT: appleknoll.com.

29-08 | CTRA CAMP BOARDMAN FOURTH OF JULY HOLIDAY WEEK, Goshen, CT. CONTACT: Pat Gogolya, 860-485-9092.

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