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Warm Up
Make the most out of your horse show warm-up. BY CHRISTINA KEIM
Find your new show jumping coat in Fashion on page 64.
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features 46 Master the Sitting Trot Check out exercises and tips for perfecting the sitting trot. BY KA KATHLEEN LABONVILLE KAT
52 Supplement Sense Test your knowledge with a quiz on supple supplements and their ingredients. BY KELLEY ROCHE
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What is your dream horse show to compete at? EXECUTIVE EDITOR/GENERAL MANAGER The Winter Equestrian Festival. Who doesn’t want to escape the cold, New England winter and spend it in the sun with their horse?
Elisabeth Prouty-Gilbride OPERATIONS MANAGER
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Show Season Success Appropriately timed with the beginning of the competition season, our annual show issue has arrived, and we have packed it with tips, tricks, and helpful hints to make this year’s season your best! Before heading into the show ring, one of the most important things a rider does is take a trip around the warm-up ring. Whether your horse needs some tuning or you need a moment to settle some nerves, be sure to make the most of your warm-up time. Two AA-circuit and grand prix trainers give their tips on what it takes to prepare for the perfect trip in the show ring in “Winning the Warm-Up” on page 40. Though it pops up in all disciplines, if anyone knows how difficult sitting the trot can be, it is dressage riders. Mastering the powerful, bouncy gait can leave you wishing you could simply glue your seat to the saddle. Don’t worry—head to page 46 to hear two trainer’s favorite exercises to achieve an effective sitting trot that will have you leaving the arena with your best score yet. When the show is over and you’re still craving some competition, test your knowledge with our supplement quiz on page 56. From magnesium to vitamin D, see how well you know your stuff, and then challenge your barn mates! We hope this issue helps you prepare for a successful show season!
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BEST OF
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2018
5th-28th FEI World Equestrian Games Test Events As the world gears up the 2018 World Equestrian Games, so does host city Tryon, NC, as they perform test events for vaulting, eventing, driving, dressage, para-dressage, and endurance.
11th-15th FEI World Cup Finals - Jumping and Dressage
2018’s FEI World Cup Finals for jumping and dressage takes place in the heart of Paris, France, this month.
20th-21st Cowboy Dressage World Spring Gathering and Show
Murrieta Equestrian Center in California will host the first Cowboy Dressage World Gathering of 2018 with educational classes, demonstrations, and more!
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26th-29th Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event Will Germany’s Michael Jung take the top spot for the fourth year in a row? With a new title sponsor and some new additions to the schedule, America’s only four-star three-day event is back and better than ever.
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ON THE COVER
Equine Journal Advertorial
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An indoor arena with footing done by DJL Equestrian Services.
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WE’VE ALL WALKED OUT TO OUR arena and thought, “It’s too muddy to ride today,” or, “The ring is too dusty.” GGT Footing says these shouldn’t be reasons not to optimize riding in the ring, and has created a product that satisfies both of these common annoyances. Starting off 23 years ago in Germany as a textile company called Polywert, they began to incorporate fibers into arena footing. Due to such high demand in the United States, a plant in Spartanburg, SC, was opened in 2008 and named Polysols. GGT Footing has since become the footing division of Polysols. Now, GGT Footing serves some of the biggest clients in the equestrian industry by supplying the textile footing at venues such as the Kentucky Horse Park, Spruce Meadows, Fieldstone Show Park, and the Colorado Horse Park, as well as at shows such as the 2017 World Cup Finals in Omaha, NE. GGT Footing offers a full suite of products for the riding arena, servicing customers worldwide. Some may ask, “Why does adding fibers to arena sand make it better for my horse?” National Account Manager Cynthia Brewster-Keating happily shares the benefits, “The textiles that go into the arenas help absorb concussions and help with water retention.” With appropriate sand and fibers, riders can find a big difference with their footing. “All our products are 100% polyester,” says Cynthia. “There are no carpet, rubber, or fillers of any kind.” The importance of this is key because polyester does not break down over time, but these other materials do, hence why GGT Footing is at the top of their industry. “We have arenas that are 23 years old in Germany,” she shares, noting the footing’s longevity. Cynthia stresses the importance of identifying what exactly is in the footing before purchase, and even suggests checking in with GGT Footing themselves, to ensure you are getting the top quality brand. The components of the product are felt and fiber, but GGT Footing offers
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Equine Journal Advertorial
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many different blends, each with different ratios of fiber and geotextiles. The decision as to which blend to use has much to do with the quality of the sand and the discipline it will be used for. What needs to be taken into consideration is not only the size and shape of the arena, but also the size and shape of the grains of sand, along with their draining ability. “Usually people who are jumping 1.20 meters or higher usually want a tighter surface, rather than a western pleasure rider who wants the sand to be a little bit deeper and softer,” says Cynthia. The number of horses that go through the arena also needs to be considered in deciding what blend to use, due to the fact that sand breaks down with usage. “The quality of sand is huge,” says Cynthia. “That’s where hiring an arena consultant is important because they are familiar with it and know that each arena is different.” Cynthia recom-
mends using a GGT Footing approved installer, such as David Lauinger of DJL Equestrian Services. David has been an arena builder for 28 years and has been using the GGT Footing blends for six years. Along with working with partners Karsten Koch and Drew Discount in The Footing Firm, where they service nearly 55 venues exclusively with GGT Footing, David has his own company, DJL Equestrian Services. Recently, he has been working on a new irrigation system that incorporates an ebb and flow setup for keeping arenas in peak condition. “We use a blend of sand, GGT Footing, and the Butterfly Mats underneath,” explains David. “The mats work as a separation layer to control the drainage of a system.” How it works is similar to ocean sand, where the waves keep the sand tight enough to barely leave a footprint. “We have managed to balance the
system, so basically you are always in the area of the sand being tight,” says David. This underground, eco-friendly way of recycling water catches the eye of many customers, in addition to the fact that no overhead sprinklers or computer systems are necessary. Coating footing is another focal point of David’s work that includes GGT Footing. “We use GGT fiber, we use a Rotoclave, and we cook it so it’s dustless,” David says. This is a common procedure for racetrack footing. Currently, David services a racetrack in Kentucky, Windstar Farms, which has over five miles of coated track. Whether you have a pony in the backyard or an elite training field, all forms of riding can benefit from elite footing. To learn more or receive a quote for GGT Footing, visit polysols.com,. and David of DJL Equestrian Services can be reached at 540-219-4711. April 2018
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Photo of the Month
PHOTO: KRISTEN SCHWAEGERLE
All four off the floor! Kristen Schwaegerle submitted this adorable photo featuring a little filly that was feeling her oats.
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MEDIA REVIEW
Spring Cleaning FIT & FOCUSED IN 52: THE RIDER’S WEEKLY MIND-AND-BODY TRAINING COMPANION By Daniel Stewart 184 pages, hardcover, Trafalgar Square Books; 2017, $27.95
Looking to take your riding to the next level, seriously? Coach Daniel Stewart has you covered in Fit & Focused in 52 Weeks, a rider’s mind and body training manual that will help you get mentally and physically set for show season. The guide is split into a 52-week program that gives the rider challenges in getting in shape and mindfulness. The fun, yet doable challenges are easy to follow and can be done by anyone, regardless of discipline or age. With plenty of photos and tips, this inspirational guide is like having Daniel Stewart training right there with you. BOTTOM LINE: Improve your fitness with this easy to follow guide.
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POLL
TROT ON WE ASKED: ARE YOU A SITTING TROT EXTRAORDINAIRE?
48% 19%
48%: It could
use some work.
33%: Yes! I stick
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19%: Nope. I prefer
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Show season is quickly approaching, but before you load your horse on the trailer and head out, make sure you check it over as part of your spring cleaning. Inspect the frame and latches for any corrosion, check the floor and replace any rotting boards if necessary, examine the tires for air pressure and treads, ensure that all the lights and brakes are in working order, and grease any hinges.
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FOSSIL FIND A group of scientists recently found a new genus of extinct horses based on fossils excavated from North America. According to the study done by Peter Heintzman, Beth Shapiro, Grant Zazula, Eric Scott, Ross MacPhee, James Cahill, Joshua Kapp, Mathias Stiller, Brianna McHorse, Matthew Wooller, Ludovic Orlando, John Southon, and Duane Froeseound, the new species, named Haringtonhippus francisci, was found to be not closely related to any living horses and is thought to have “diverged from the lineage leading to Equus during the latest Miocene or early Pliocene.� The findings show that the species was widespread throughout North America and went extinct at the end of the last ice age alongside wooly mammoths.
NOW YOU KNOW
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The trot is a two-beat gait.
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Eadweard Muybridge proved that there is a moment of suspension in the trot in 1872.
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The trot averages at eight miles per hour.
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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. Judge: Rick Pearson
Weston Fall Hunter Pace Coming September 2018 Watch for More Details! Contact: Linda Cabot - 508-788-9181 email - westonshows@yahoo.com or write P.O. Box 633, Weston, MA 02493 for class lists to either event.
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bits & pieces FUN FACTS Fun Facts about the Kentucky Three-Day Event
Kentucky Three-Day Event BY TERISÉ COLE
» GERMANY’S MICHAEL JUNG MADE
history in 2017 as the first person to win the Kentucky Three-Day Event for a third consecutive year aboard FischerRocana FST.
Events, Inc., was initially formed to organize the 1978 World Three-Day Event Championships at the Kentucky Horse Park. The event was so successful that it continued annually and eventually developed into the Kentucky Three-Day Event.
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class have been added to the schedule.
» In 2017, 80,654 people traveled to the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, KY, for the event. More than 80% of those who attended were from outside Kentucky, and 35% were recurring visitors who had attended the event for more than six years. » Junior Achievement of the Bluegrass, a non-profit with a mission to inspire and prepare young people to succeed in a global economy, has been chosen as the Official Charity of the 2018 Kentucky Three-Day Event.
PHOTO: MICHELLE DUNN
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1. ABSORBINE SHOWSHEEN At every horse show, you are bound to see a bottle of ShowSheen in just about every trailer, and for good reason. As the final touch in grooming, this polish and detangler has become a staple in our tester’s grooming box. It’s a non-greasy product that can be sprayed all over the horse’s body for a clean and soft coat, mane, and tail that will catch any judge’s eye. After using ShowSheen, our tester found dirt and even burs easier to remove from her horse, making bathing a less frequent necessity. As for the spray’s fragrance, our tester found it to be refreshing and not too over powering. BUY IT: absorbine.com; $16.99
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Grooming your horse for a show begins with a good bath and a great shampoo. Our tester’s muddy gelding really put the EQyss Premier Shampoo to the test and we are happy to report that he came out squeaky clean! Gentle, silicone-free, and pH balanced, this shampoo easily removed dirt from the coat and white markings while being still safe for the most sensitive of horses. Though our tester did find that she needed to do an extra rinse to fully remove any leftover suds, her horse was left shiny, soft, and smelling amazing. Perfectly paired with the shampoo, the EQyss Premier Spray gave our tester’s horse an added boost of moisture and shine that even her barn mates noticed! Intended to be used wet or dry whenever you’re grooming or bathing, this spray has a non-slip finish (that means no more having to carefully avoid the saddle area) that repels dust while being free of silicones. After a few days of use, our tester’s horse’s sensitive and dandruff-prone skin was less flakey and much more hydrated. BUY IT: eqyss.com; Shampoo $17.99, Spray $16.99
3. PONYTAIL SHOW PONY SHINE Any equestrian knows that keeping a horse’s tail untangled can be an arduous task—those course hairs just want to be a tousled mess and tail swishing sure doesn’t help. Enter, Ponytail Show Pony Shine. This ultra moisturizing high gloss serum is made with a blend of argan, avocado, and macadamia seed oils that aid in detangling and shine without leaving the hair sticky. Our tester’s horse’s tail has a chronic case of knots, often resembling dreadlocks, but a little bit of this serum cut her combing time in half and kept it silky for the following days. The best part? You can use it on yourself, too! BUY IT: ponytailproducts.com; $18 Non-profit organizations can contact editorial@equinejournal.com to request an item from EJ’s Tack Trunk.
Our testers: This month, our Prepurchase Exam was conducted by: Terisé Cole, Senior Editor; and Kelley Roche, Associate Editor.
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An Introduction to Western Dressage Part I: Learn the History and Concepts of the Discipline By Karen Elizabeth Baril
“WESTERN DRESSAGE IS THE METHOD OF training and conditioning a western style horse using the classical principles of dressage,” explains clinician, coach, and trainer from Pittsfield, MA, Cathy Drumm. “It uses the foundation of classical dressage, but is made for the western-style stock horse.” Although western dressage is considered a fairly new discipline, the principles date back thousands of years. “There are two main schools of classical dressage, French light dressage and the German method of dressage,” explains Cathy, who teaches western dressage throughout New England, the United States, and Australia, and is a founding member of the Western New England Professional Horseman’s Association Dressage Series. “In very simplified terms, the German school tends to teach big movement first, and then balances that big movement as the horse progresses. These are the horses you see at the Olympics, and they’re almost always very large, warmblood-type horses. The French light or Spanish school has the approach mastered by the Vaqueros and the Spanish Riding School. This method starts with balance first, and then works on making the movements bigger. Primarily, these horses were smaller and more 36
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compact—the Lusitanos, the Lipizzaner horses, and the Andalusians.” “In western dressage we focus on the Spanish version. It is perfectly suited to the western horse and, in fact, ranchers have been using these principles for centuries. If the working cow horse wasn’t ridden in balance and harmony, he wouldn’t have been able to stand up to the rigors of ranch life,” says Cathy, who encourages her students to think about this when it comes to their own horses. “Many of the unsoundness issues we see in today’s western horses could be avoided by simply learning the principles of western dressage—riding in harmony with your horse.” Originally, the French light or Spanish Riding School of dressage was designed for the cavalry, which featured smaller, rounder, and athletic horses similar to those used in western dressage. Quarter Horses, Haflingers, Fjords, Arabians, Andalusians, and everything in between are just some of the breeds well-represented in the discipline. “What I love about this fairly new discipline is that you don’t need a big horse. In fact, western dressage is tailor-made for the more compact, athletic build of the stock horse,” says Cathy.
One of the sticking points for many western riders is that dressage is a little foreign. “Some riders get nervous about the term, ‘dressage.’ Many western riders hear that term and are wary of getting involved in something that will make them feel out of place. Nothing could be further than the truth,” says Cathy. In fact, western dressage is truly all-inclusive. “Naturally, in a test, you’ll want to look your best, but the test is truly about the training, conditioning, and harmony of the team, no matter what the breed. The judge is obligated to judge the horse in front of him. So, a Fjord would not be expected to look or move the same way as a Thoroughbred or a Quarter Horse. The judge will instead focus on that horse’s abilities. Is he relaxed and happy? Is he moving in the best most correct way for his conformation? Are the horse and rider in harmony with each other?” Cathy also points out that tack and clothing, providing it is neat and tidy, is not scored. “I have a student who keeps her horse in her backyard and uses the same working tack she’s had for years. Her tack is immaculate, and she’s always well turned out, but she doesn’t go for any bling,” she says. “I have another student who just loves the bling. She rides a Haflinger, and they are a gorgeous, perfectly matched pair. Both styles are welcome in western dressage.” Even if you have no desire to compete in western dressage, there are many reasons to incorporate it into your riding routine. “These concepts help to balance both horse and rider’s minds and bodies,” says Cathy. “If a horse is out of balance, he’s going to run on a little bit of adrenaline. That’s hard for many of us to manage. Learning and practicing the concepts of western dressage helps to calm and keep him physically sound. In addition, I see many riders in pain, particularly in their shoulders and knees. Much of this can be addressed by learning the classical principles of riding in harmony.”
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The perfect warm-up is one that does just enough prep to loosen the muscles and focus the minds of the rider and their equine partner, while leaving enough energy to do their best performance in the ring. Warm-ups should always be customized to suit the individuals involved and the circumstances that they are prepping for. A wellcrafted warm-up should leave the horse and rider feeling confident, calm, and ready to tackle their course. LAY THE FOUNDATION Warm-ups should be more sharply focused than a practice ride and appropriately planned to achieve a particular goal. “The task is to get the goal accomplished in a reasonable period of time, leaving you ready to enter the ring,” says Amanda Eggleston, who trains riders from the pony divisions to hopeful Grand Prix at her own Takeoff Farm in Washington, OK. “It is not a lesson, it is a warm-up.” Phyllis Cervelli, who has been bringing horses and riders to AA shows from New England to Florida out of her family’s Holly Hill Show Stable in Hanover, MA, for over 30 years, says that confirming logistical details like learning the course and knowing the size and the design of the ring should be done before the rider even gets on the horse. “When the rider isn’t worried about where they are going or the number of strides, then they can concentrate on the details of our warmup plan,” says Phyllis. During the flat phase of the warmup, riders should focus on getting their horses responsive to the aids. If riders have done their practice at home, then they should know their horse well enough to choose the best exercises. For example, lazy horses may need to do many quick upward transitions, whereas forward thinking horses may need to do more transitions to the halt. It is important to get the horse’s attention 100% onto their rider during this part of the warm-up. “I use the phrase, ‘is your horse thinking back to you’ to remind riders to get a feel for where their horse is at,” says Amanda.
BEGINNING TO JUMP The purpose of the warm-up is to prepare the horse and rider to do their best performance in the show ring, so it is
important to not tire out either partner through excessive jumping in the warm-up. The number of jumps used to prepare each horse/rider combination will be unique; stick to the original goal and strategize how to use your jumps to achieve it. “We are so limited in the warm-up ring with what we are allowed to do, in terms of moving standards and such,” says Phyllis. “It is all about simplicity, being relaxed, and letting the horse do their job. I want my rider to feel confident, and that may take two jumps or 10 or 15.” Learning a few basic exercises that can be used over warm-up fences can help increase the options. “If there is enough room, sometimes we will figure eight over the cross-rail or vertical,” says Amanda. “This asks the horse to stay straight and helps tune them into the outside aids.” Again, the focus here should be on putting into place the things which riders have been taught during their lessons at home. “Riders are going into the ring with their toolbox, which includes their natural aids and sometimes artificial aids,” says Phyllis. “We want to help them to be able to go to their toolbox.”
RING-SPECIFIC STRATEGY Warm-up plans may be further customized depending on whether the team is going into the hunter, jumper, or equitation rings. For her equitation riders, Amanda will spend extra time working on the flat. “I like to have them work without stirrups first because when they take the stirrup back, they will push into their heels more,” says Amanda. “We will also work on the sitting trot and
counter-canter to a fence both ways, just to make sure that we have those tools working for us.” For both equitation and hunter classes, it is all about establishing the steady, flowing rhythm that produces beautiful jumping form. Equitation riders might need to practice a roll back or a trot fence (which might also apply to a derby horse or handy hunter). “To end a hunter warm-up, I like to use a strong, forward canter to an ascending oxer,” says Amanda. “It is more straightforward.” For jumper riders, it is all about adjustability, precision, and control. “When you are going into the jumper ring, your reactions have to be fast,” says Phyllis. “I will give riders a little quiz in the warm-up based on the styles of jump they are doing.” Amanda notes that for jumpers, she prefers to start the warm-up with oxers and finish with a tight distance to a vertical. “I want the horse to be able to pat the ground and push off,” says Amanda. Regardless of which ring you are readying for, horses should be consistent off both reins in terms of pace and straightness at the height you are competing at, or even one hole above. If the course includes a spooky fence or liverpool, throwing a cooler on or under the warm-up jump can help tune up the horse. No matter how many jumps your plan includes, you should work until horse and rider are meeting them with accuracy and consistency.
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rider’s best advantage. Again, preparation here pays off. “A good rider is a thinking rider,” says Phyllis. “I like them to think for themselves.” Nerves can make some riders more energetic while others get too relaxed. It can become the coach’s job to help counter these habits with simple movements to help settle eager riders and quick transitions or short, challenging exercises to motivate those who become mellow. Consulting with a sports psychologist who is familiar with the equestrian disciplines can help riders whose nerves interfere with their ability to ride effectively under pressure.
WHEN THINGS GO WRONG When things go wrong, it almost always makes sense to take one or more steps back in the warm-up. Try returning to the flatwork if necessary and repeat earlier exercises. Riders can also trot a few fences, adding halts afterwards. “There is nothing wrong with taking a step back and jumping the cross-rail a million times,” says Amanda. Most importantly, remember to focus on relaxed breathing. This is another situation where knowing the horse and rider well will help inform the best path. “If it gets to the point of being a safety issue, then don’t go in the ring,” says Amanda. “There is nothing wrong with saying, ‘let’s not do this today.’” Depending on the issue, sometimes it makes sense to have the trainer or another experienced rider get on the horse to sort it out. “If I get on the horse myself, I can feel if it is a horse issue or a rider issue,” says Phyllis. “If the horse seems okay, then I will do flat exercises until the rider feels confident enough to go back to the jumps.”
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[ABOVE] The number of jumps used to prepare each horse and rider will be unique, but it is important to not tire out either partner through excessive jumping in the warm-up. [BELOW] During the flat phase of the warm-up, riders should focus on getting their horses responsive to the aids.
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It is important to remember that a horse show is always going to be a learning experience; even the most competitive of riders will have their off rides. If, despite the perfect warm-up, the competitive performance is lacking, it is up to the rider and their coach to determine if an adjustment is required. Fine tuning your individual warmup plan is the result of knowing your horse and bringing your skills from home to the show ring. “Riders have worked hard to get there, financially, time commitment, and practice wise,” says Phyllis. “They truly love their sport and their horses. If you’ve done your homework, you’ll be a success.”
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astering the sitting trot is a crucial element in a dressage rider’s education. It’s not just a matter of looking pretty or harmonious (although that’s a nice side benefit): a schooled seat can be responsible for as much as 90% of a rider’s communication with their horse. For many riders, particularly those new to dressage, learning to sit the trot is not high on the priority list. It is frustrating, it can be a tense time, and it feels better to just gloss over it in the moment and move right into the “fun” of lateral work, lengthened and collected gaits, and the like. What they quickly learn, however, is that if they cannot sit the trot well and be effective with their seats, all that other stuff is never happening organically. The horse does not properly come over its back from its hind legs. Rather, the horse takes jarring, short strides with a back as stiff as a board. Maybe the rider could force a leg yield or a rushed trot out of that, but the art and beauty of dressage is never achieved.
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Start by learning to feel the horse’s footfalls at the walk to develop a relaxed seat that is following the horse’s movement.
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Can anyone learn to sit the trot, and sit any trot at that? The answer is yes, but it takes a firm desire to learn, correct coaching, and oodles of patience and focus. The payoff, though, will be golden. Ride along as we talk with two trainers who know all about what it takes to master the sitting trot.
Longe Lessons Our first tip comes from Gayle Paquin, a licensed dressage professional from Mason, NH. Gayle, a United States Dressage Federation Bronze Medalist, knows a good seat is of paramount importance in dressage training. “When you have an independent, stable, soft, supple seat, it allows you to influence the horse’s body by letting you give clear and concise aids,” she explains. “This will help in developing communication and partnership between horse and rider, as well as helping the horse achieve his optimal fitness.” To work on your seat, especially how you sit the trot, Gayle recommends longe lessons. Longe lessons allow the rider to focus solely on their seat without worrying about controlling the horse at the same time—they can safely ride without. She can safely ride without reins, without stirrups, with eyes closed, etc. Gayle notes that here in the U.S. we don’t utilize longe lessons as routinely as they do in Europe. There, riders are expected to have developed good seats before being allowed to influence a horse in dressage. “It’s something I think we are missing in this country,” she says. The best way to work on the longe is to have your instructor longe you on your horse. Talk with your instructor first, to find out how comfortable they are giving a longe lesson. “It’s really difficult to find someone who is proficient in longeing and a horse that is good at it and knows how to longe correctly,” Gayle cautions. If your own horse is hot or not well trained on the longe, see if you can borrow one that is trustworthy and steady. In addition, “Your horse’s movement needs to be appropriate for where you are in your riding,” Gayle says. If your horse is a big mover and you are just starting out, you may be better off riding a smaller-moving horse in your longe lessons until you understand the feel. Once you have the instructor and the horse lined up for your lesson, Gayle suggests that “the horse be in side reins that are set to allow the horse to move correctly.” It will be much easier to learn to sit if the horse is moving over its back,
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and the side reins help the horse with that. From here, your instructor will likely have you do lots of work on feeling the horse’s motion, feeling when the hind legs are pushing off the ground, and learning to relax your entire body so that you can swing with the horse. Ankle rolls, neck rolls, reaching the arms up, out, or across, will all help the rider loosen the body and, in turn, sit more deeply, Gayle explains. You will quickly learn that you need a basic level of fitness to do this work. While your lower back relaxes, you learn to engage your abdominal muscles to better follow the horse’s motion. “Longe lessons should be about 30-45 minutes each, with lots of work done at the walk, especially at first as the rider learns to feel the motion of the horse’s back,” Gayle explains. While we can’t longe our horses every day, we can practice our sitting trot every day. How? With unmounted work. Gayle explains, “Get out an exercise ball and mimic the motion of the trot while sitting on it. Then put a broomstick or something like that behind your back and practice twisting side to side while keeping the ‘trot’ motion going.” This will help you learn to open your sternum and chest while following with the seat.
Feel the Footfalls Our next tip comes from American Riding Instructors Association certified and Massachusetts-licensed instructor Leslie Kornfeld, who teaches in Massachusetts and southern New Hampshire. In her teaching, Leslie shows her students that the horse’s motion is three-dimensional and teaches them how to follow that movement while staying soft and relaxed. She says, “To appear that you are sitting quiet and still, you must actually learn to move exactly with the horse.” To do this, you need to fully understand the horse’s movement. “When you are able to follow and identify the footfalls of each of the horse’s gaits, you will be better able to feel and regulate the rhythm, balance, and expression of each gait more keenly,” Leslie explains. This is much easier said 50
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Have the eyes of an instructor or friend on the ground to help you identify what you are feeling.
than done, of course, but Leslie utilizes a three-prong approach to help riders achieve this goal. Step one is to learn to feel the horse’s footfalls in the walk. “Start by identifying when one hind leg is on the ground and then off the ground,” Leslie suggests. “Progress to identifying all four beats of the walk.” During this work, pay attention to how the horse’s belly and back move as its legs move, and notice how those motions affect your seat. Step two is to do transitions from walk to sitting trot and back again, without stirrups. “Begin by asking the horse to only trot for six bumps—that’s only three strides—of trot at a time,” Leslie says. “Pay particular attention to the horse’s inside hind. When you get exactly six bumps several times, graduate to eight bumps, and so forth. When you can vary the steps from 8 to 20, your horse is listening better to your aids.” Step three is to identify the steps of the trot as you did in the walk and learn to swing with it. “Recognize that the horse is a three-dimensional animal that moves your body in three directions: 1) up and down, 2) side to side, and 3) forward and back,” Leslie explains. “When you’re tense and bouncing, you aren’t allowing the horse’s body to move in these directions, and to make matters even more difficult, your rhythm can’t quite be the same as
the horse’s rhythm.” She continues, “Riders who are learning to ride the sitting trot often do well to begin by riding a slow trot and learning to swing and twist in rhythm with the movement in order to unlock their bodies so that then they will be better able to learn to absorb both the up-and-down movement and the forward-and-back movement.” Another tip Leslie has is to practice allowing the up-and-down concussion to be absorbed by the flexible front muscles of the torso, rather than it all going up the hard bones of the spine. “By teaching the body that it can move in these two ways, then the important forward-andback movement of the pelvis will develop over time, since the rider’s pelvis will become freer and more active.” With all of this, Leslie notes that it is optimal to have the eyes of an instructor or friend on the ground to help you identify what you are feeling. The bottom line when it comes to sitting the trot is that we must practice, but we must practice well. “Just sitting the trot doesn’t necessarily help a person to sit the trot better. Riders who are stiff and tense will often just stay stiff or tense,” Leslie notes. “Learning to move with the horse so that you can allow, encourage, or limit the spring and concussion of the trot will lead to the best results.”
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QUIZ ANSWERS 1. The answer is False. Staff Veterinarian/Medical Director at SmartPak Dr. Lydia Gray makes it clear that some horses may need supplements, even if they have a good quality, forage-based diet. “Horses thrive on a complete and balanced diet. Supplements may bridge the gap between forage and the minimum level of nutrients as recommended in the National Research Council (NRC) Nutrient Requirements of Horses, as well as provide additional support for problem areas. Once the horse’s diet is complete and balanced, his life and environment are well-managed (such as turnout, socializing, exercise), and he is on a good preventive wellness program with the veterinarian, farrier, etc.,” continues Dr. Gray, “If he needs more support in a specific area, say hooves, weight gain, or stomach health, then there are products to help that particular horse, such as biotin for hooves, fat for weight gain, or aloe vera for stomach health.” 2. The answer is False. A common misconception, according to Dr. Rachel Roemer of Great Bay Equine, a veterinarian located in Portsmouth, NH, is that supplements are harmless. “Most supplements are very safe and unlikely to cause a problem. However, some supplements can be overdosed, such as selenium and magnesium, and can cause significant problems,” says Dr. Roemer. She advises all owners to follow the feeding instructions on the label and consult their veterinarian for advice before starting a new supplement. 3. The answer is D. According to Dr. Gray, there are two types of supplements, non-feeds and feeds. These can be differentiated according to the format on the label. Dr. Gray says, “Feeds, which use Association of American Feed Control Officials guidelines, give a guaranteed analysis. Non-feeds, on the other hand, use National Animal Supplement Council and Food and Drug Administration guidelines, and list Active and Inactive ingredients. Examples of feeds, which contain recognized nutrients, are hoof supplements, supplements with fat, and vitamin and mineral supplements,” says Dr. Gray. She shares some examples of non-feed supplements as well; “Joint supplements, a lot of herbal supplements, and basically anything for which the NRC doesn’t list as a requirement but supports some structure or function in the horse.” 4. The answer is False. Farnam’s own nutritional expert Dr. Richard G. Godbee says that in general, supplements are not addictive. “I am not aware of a physiological/pathological need for any supplement,” he states. Dr. Gray agrees, “Whenever I get asked this question, my response is always, ‘you wouldn’t consider hay to be addictive or water to be addictive, and since many supplements provide basic, straightforward nutrients like vitamin E or magnesium, nutrition that your horse needs to survive, these cannot be considered addictive.’” Dr. Roemer does suggest that cutting a horse off from a 56
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supplement should be planned out. “It is prudent to ask your veterinarian before stopping a supplement ‘cold turkey,’” says Dr. Roemer. “In some cases, the horse may need the supplement indefinitely, such as a horse with a chronic vitamin E deficiency, or it may be better to slowly decrease the supplement before stopping it.” 5. The answer is True. All our experts agree that typically it is safe to mix different supplements during feeding. However, Dr. Gray recommends against mixing them in advance, “Because there can be interactions between nutrients that can result in degradation or loss of potency; SmartPak generally does not recommend mixing different supplements for an extended period of time before feeding.” Mixing directly before a feeding, however, “Is generally fine,” according to Dr. Gray. Dr. Roemer also says, “Be aware of the individual ingredients in each supplement and determine where there are redundant ingredients. More of an ingredient may not necessarily be better.” Dr. Godbee also brings up that oversupplementation of selenium, vitamin A, and vitamin D is possible, and to be sure to check this before feeding. In regards to mixing, all our specialists say it is best to consult a veterinarian or nutritionist if there is concern. 6. The answer is False. According to Dr. Roemer, “Supplements are not a replacement for prescription medications. They may, however, be used in conjunction with prescription medications in many cases. Medications (including non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, antibiotics, etc.) have a specific mechanism of action different from that of supplements. Prescription medications are often used for a limited period of time, while supplements can be used long-term to help support horse health.” 7. The answer is A. According to the NRC, there are a few nutrients with requirements that increase with exercise. Dr. Gray says that some of these include protein, calcium, phosphors, magnesium, potassium, sodium, chloride, some microminerals, vitamin E, some B vitamins, and others. “The calorie or energy requirement increases with workload too,” says Dr. Gray. “Some of these additional needs are met by feeding more fortified grain, but for horses in which that is not a good idea, supplements can bridge the gap.” 8. The answer is B. “Because one of the clinical signs of magnesium deficiency is nervousness, it is added to many calming supplements to ensure the horse has an adequate supply of this important mineral. Other ingredients that are commonly found in supplements that support a normal temperament include B vitamins, amino acids like tryptophan and taurine, and herbs such as valerian, vervain, chamomile, and others,” says Dr. Gray.
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Riders often explore the Château de Chantilly grounds via horseback.
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Old-World Equine Charm ➜ in Chantilly, France BY NATALIE DEFEE MENDIK; PHOTOGRAPHY BY CAITLYN MENDIK
Steeped in horse tradition, the area surrounding Normandy is often called the “Bluegrass Country” of France, with everything an equine tourist could wish for— historic horse establishments, pristine countryside, and historical landmarks. Just 25 miles outside Paris lies Chantilly, a stunning hub of everything horse. An easy side trip you can add onto any Paris vacation, Chantilly is a must for every horse crazy bucket list. Here you find beautiful nature, fabulous food, and a taste of culture, all wrapped up in a horse lovers package. A centuries-old village, Chantilly lies adjacent to Château de Chantilly, whose history began in the 1600s, with prominent ties to the French royal family through the years. Visit the estate’s vast art collection and extensive grounds, then make your way to the Grandes Écuries, the royal stables, built in the 1700s. The Great Stables are home to the Museum of the Horse, where you can watch horses being trained,
peruse the museum devoted to the history of the horse, where you can watch ‘Haute E’cole’ and liberty performances. The Hippodrome de Chantilly, Chantilly’s historic race course, hosts nearly 200 races per year, including the prestigious Prix du Jockey Club and Prix de Diane Longines. With over 2,000 racehorses in the area, the Chantilly area is home to tack shops, equine veterinary specialists, horse transport companies, and the like, supporting the region’s booming horse industry. Be sure to visit the Chantilly tourism office online or in person where you can book carriage driving lessons, polo lessons, trail rides, and carriage rides; non-horse options include golfing, spa visits, and forest walks. If you prefer to stay out of town, the four-star Château de Montvillargenne lies nestled in the woods. Along the way, you’ll see special road crossings where
the various training stables enter the forest for their morning gallops on special forest tracks. Directly across from the royal stables at the Porte Saint Denis de Chantilly archway, the luxurious fivestar Auberge du Jeu de Paume sits in the heart of the village. From baguettes and pastries to multicourse gourmet meals, Chantilly has you covered with several “boulangerie” and fine-dining restaurants to choose from. Try Le Vertugadin on Chantilly’s main thoroughfare for traditional fare served with old-world charm. How do you get to Chantilly? Pick up a rental car in Paris to make the half-hour drive or catch a train at Paris’ Gare du Nord where trains depart at regular intervals throughout the day. Encircled by the Chantilly Forest within the Parc Naturel Régional Oise- Pays de France, the Chantilly area is a popular getaway for Parisians in need of some quiet R&R. April 2018
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Visitors can watch horses training and performing at The Great Stables.
WHAT TO DO PARC NATUREL RÉGIONAL OISE - PAYS DE FRANCE Castles, hiking trails, natural habitats, and rare plants and animals make up this spacious park. parc-oise-paysdefrance.fr DOMAINE DE CHANTILLY This historic château’s grounds includes the second largest collection of antique paintings after the Louvre, gardens, stables, and so much more. domainedechantilly.com 60
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HIPPODROME DE CHANTILLY Founded in 1834, the Chantilly Racecourse is home to two of the most prestigious races in France, the Prix du Jockey-Club and the Prix de Diane Longines. france-galop.com
WHERE TO STAY
CHÂTEAU DE MONTVILLARGENNE Surrounded by the Chantilly Forest, this four-star hotel is the largest château hotel in France. chateaudemontvillargenne.com
AUBERGE DU JEU DE PAUME This five-star hotel is set between the Domaine de Chantilly gardens and the Great Stables, making it a royal and equestrianinspired stay. aubergedujeudepaumechantilly.fr THE CABANES DES GRANDS CHÈNES Get off the ground with a stay in a unique, fullyequipped cabin nestled up in the trees! cabanesdesgrandschenes. com
WHERE TO EAT
LE VERTUGADIN Traditional food meets fresh ingredients at this restaurant that includes a dining terrace beside a garden wall. vertugadin.com COULEURS CAFÉ Enjoy coffee, tea, ice cream, and other sweets at this quiet, cozy café. restaurant-couleurs-cafe. com LE BOUCHON GOURMAND This restaurant features modern cuisine in the heart of Chantilly. lebouchongourmand.fr
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The Great Stables also includes a museum devoted to the history of the horse.
The Hippodrome de Chantilly is located alongside the Grandes Écuries. April 2018
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Rayna is a sweet 21 year old QH mare. She is around 14.3 hh. She is a new addition to Nevins farm and we are still evaluating her, but we believe she will be beginner friendly under-saddle with just a little more work. She doesn’t have a mean bone in her body and tries very hard. Rayna has no vices, but she can be a little bit timid/head-shy on the ground so will need patient handlers. She could be a great family horse. She will be suitable for walk/trot and trail.
Peaches is a 19 year old bay Thoroughbred mare who is about 15.3 hh. This sweet girl loves people and loves being groomed! We have used her in our camp program for grooming demos, and she stands like a star. Peaches would love a home where she could get lots of human attention, but have her own paddock. She likes people more than other horses. She is still under evaluation for riding, but is a beautiful mover and is very calm being lunged. She appears to be sound but occasionally has bouts of cellulitis that make one of her hind legs swell- this seems to be only a cosmetic problem and does not affect her movement. Think she’d be a good fit for you? Great news: a generous donor is sponsoring fee-waived transport for Peaches to an approved home within New England or New York!
Dolly is a very sweet mid-20s Percheron mare. She has been a broodmare in the past and we believe she has some training in driving and possibly under saddle, but she is still under evaluation. She is an easy keeper and has no shoes or special maintenance- she is a big girl though and is about 17.3 or 18 hh. She can be a little nervous in new situations but is very gentle, listens well and has terrific ground manners. She enjoys being groomed and would make a great companion for other horses because of how gentle she is. She has some minor vision problems in one eye that do not impair her in anyway. Everyone here – staff and volunteers alike – loves Dolly!
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THANKS TO SOME BOLD TOP RIDERS, THE RANGE OF SHOW COAT COLORS SEEN IN THE SHOW jumping ring has been expanding in the past few years. From rom hunter green to bright burgundy to trendy teal, we found some unique and daring pieces that are sure to make you stand out.
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Lillian Robinson Lillian Robinson, like many before her, entered the horse world via riding camp at an early age. Once she started riding, her path never strayed from horses. Lillian has competed in dressage, eventing, and then hunt seat when she entered college, where she majored in Equine Studies at Mount Ida College. She went on to teach lessons on Martha’s Vineyard before starting her own business, The Vineyard Equestrian. Working full-time as a clothes retailer allows for Lillian to travel to summer and fall horse shows all over New England, selling unique clothing and accessories.
THE BASICS NAME: Lillian Robinson AGE: 27 BUSINESS: The Vineyard Equestrian THE FUN STUFF DO YOU HAVE ANY NICKNAMES? I’m a full name kind of gal but family and friends call me Lill. WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE BARN HACK (SHORT CUT)? I am a big fan of groundwork, liberty work, and when I am feeling lazy, bareback. My mare prefers to go sans saddle/bridle. She also enjoys a good gallop, so sometimes we’ll skip the ring work and go for a spin. WHO DO YOU LOOK UP TO? I am the baby of four so I have three older siblings that I have always put on a pedestal. I also have rock star parents and an amazing stepfather. My mom has always been my best friend/therapist, my stepfather is just an all-around great person, and my dad put a roof over our heads with his own business. I have the utmost respect for all of them. I hit the jackpot when it comes to family! IF YOU COULD HAVE ANY SUPER POWER, WHAT WOULD IT BE? Snap my fingers and have a delicious dinner made. I am not very talented in the kitchen so I usually just live off of bad Crock-Pot recipes, breakfast foods, and a lot of coffee. That gets old very fast. WHAT WAS THE LAST THING YOU WATCHED ON NETFLIX? An episode of Friends that I have already watched 10 times before. WHAT’S THE MOST INTERESTING FACT ABOUT YOURSELF? I’ve road tripped the country a few times, spent a summer in Montana working on a ranch/wrangling horses, and I can touch my tongue to my nose, but I think that stopped being interesting at age seven. I also love my job—not many people can say that! WHAT’S YOUR GUILTY PLEASURE? Skipping the gym and doing choreographed cardio dance videos. No shame here. WHAT’S THE FIRST THING YOU DO WHEN YOU GET HOME AFTER A LONG DAY? Feed the dogs, take a scalding hot shower, and pour myself a glass of wine. WHAT IS ONE THING IN YOUR FIRST AID KIT THAT YOU COULDN’T LIVE WITHOUT? I am a liniment queen. It is a problem. IF YOU WEREN’T IN THE HORSE INDUSTRY, WHAT WOULD YOU BE DOING? It would have to be outdoors and something physical. I could not spend a lifetime at a desk. Maybe even something to do with small animals. I entered college as a vet-tech major but made the switch to equine studies my freshman year. WHAT SONG DO YOU LOVE TO HAVE ON REPEAT? Play anything Michael Jackson or Garth Brooks and I am a happy camper.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE HORSE MOVIE? International Velvet. I remember being home sick when I was younger and watching it on repeat and thinking, “I can do that!” Instead of being on the U.S. team, I started an equestrian clothing company but hey, dreams change!
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WHAT IS ON YOUR RIDING BUCKET LIST? To show my mare this season. She is a 14-year-old Mustang who has the speed of a bullet. I think she’d be a star in the jumper ring. And to be the best horse owner I can possibly be. In 25 years, I want to be able to look back and say that I gave her everything she needed and then some. If I can do that, I would be happy never owning another horse knowing I gave my little heart horse the life she deserved.
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MASSACHUSETTS HORSEMEN’S COUNCIL
Massachusetts Horsemen’s Council’s Board of Directors would like to congratulate and thank all our exhibitors and winners who have supported us through the years. We wish you all good luck in the 2018 horse show season! Officers President – Joan Travers Vice President – Joe Lombard and Felicia Knowles Treasurer/Membership/Year End Points/Affiliations – Sally Hill Prize List Editor – Sandra Crowe Recording Secretary – Sally Hill Medal Points – Jennifer Churchill Board of Governors Chairman – Sandra Crowe Members Bill Ritchie Susan Couper Deborah Tate Sally Hill Joan Travers Felicia Knowles Carolyn Weeks Joseph Lombard Tamara Johnton Carol LaRose Carolyn Lavin Paulajean O’Neil April Renzella Brian Wise Massachusetts Horsemen’s Council Day of Champions will be held at the Tri-County Fairgrounds in Northampton, MA September 28-30, 2018 Last day to qualify is September 9, 2018 Scholarship Contact: Carolyn Lavin 978-809-9844 Memberships Contact Sally Hill 508-476-3895 mahorse@charter.net www.mahorsecouncil.com Come join us!
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the scoop Dorothy Crowell, Rob Burk, Kat Drake, and Tim Leithead were the four outstanding USPC Alumni inducted into the Academy of Achievement at the National Youth Congress.
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National Youth Congress Inducts Outstanding Alumni At 2018 Equine Symposium and Convention EVERY YEAR AT THE EQUINE SYMPOSIUM and Convention hosted by United States Pony Clubs, Inc. (USPC), The National Youth Congress (NYC) convenes for three days. A very special part of the NYC is the induction of outstanding USPC Alumni into the Academy of Achievement. The Academy of Achievement was created 20 years ago to honor alumni who have at-
tained outstanding achievements in their chosen fields. Honorees this year were selected from a distinguished group of nominees. The alumni inductees join the delegates of the NYC to help guide and mentor them by bringing a voice of experience into the discussion. Rob Burk, Dorothy Crowell, Kat Drake, and Tim Leithead were this year’s four recipients.
Christie Schulte Kappert is WaterShed Animal Fund’s newest program officer for The Right Horse Initiative.
WaterShed Animal Fund Adds Staff to The Right Horse Initiative WATERSHED ANIMAL FUND RECENTLY announced the addition of Christie Schulte Kappert as program officer for The Right Horse Initiative, which exists to massively increase the number of successful horse adoptions in the United States. As program officer, Kappert develops social engagement strategies, builds partnerships, and oversees program implementation for The Right Horse.
U.S. Saddle Seat World Cup and Young Rider Teams Receive Grants from the USA Equestrian Trust US Equestrian (USEF) is pleased to announce that the USA Equestrian Trust has once again committed to supporting the U.S. Saddle Seat Team program. Funding from the Trust will include substantial grants in the 2018 and 2019 competition years to support the 2018 Saddle Seat World Cup Team and World Cup Competition, as well as the 2019 Young Riders Team. Bob Bell, member of Bob Bell and Lori Nelson celthe USA Equestrian Trust Board of Directors, shared the news with Lori Nelson, ebrate USA Equestrian Trust’s continued support for the U.S. US Equestrian’s Senior Director of National Affiliates, at the 2018 US Equestrian Saddle Seat Team program. Annual Meeting in January. April 2018
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[LEFT] Kelly Francfort has been named second Vice President at the IHSA Annual Board Meeting. [RIGHT] Megan Taylor was awarded the IHSA Lifetime Achievement Award at the Annual Board Meeting.
IHSA Annual Board Meeting Wraps Up with Rule Change, New Second Vice President
Megan Taylor Awarded Lifetime Achievement Honor Megan Taylor was presented with the IHSA Lifetime Achievement Award for her service to the association. Taylor is the former coach and director of riding at the University of the South and assistant coach of the Goucher College team. She serves as National Director of the IHSA Alumni Association and has been an IHSA board member for double-digit years. Taylor is the youngest person to ever receive the honor. “I truly have been around the IHSA for nearly my whole life,” Taylor said. “I grew up in a college barn, competed as an undergraduate, coached for 18 years and now serve as the national director of the Alumni Association. Being recognized by people that I love and respect for my role in the IHSA makes this award extra special.” Taylor’s mother was a riding instructor and she rode with Sue Payne, Smith College’s beloved coach, as a junior. She was a member and assistant coach of the IHSA team at Purdue, where she earned her Bachelor of Arts in English Literature. She continues to contribute to IHSA with enthusiasm. 70
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Kelly Francfort Named Second Vice President Kelly Francfort, coach of the Rutgers team and chair of IHSA Zone 3 as well as the public relations committee, was named second vice president during the meeting. Francfort has served as interim second vice president since June 2017, replacing George Lukemire who retired from the position. Francfort has been a member of the IHSA Board for 20 years, serving as both a regional president and zone chair. She spent her youth in England and Germany, earned her MBA at Rutgers, and brings a wealth of knowledge from her career in international finance. Francfort has been an active participant, as a student competitor and a coach, on the Rutgers team for more than 25 years. “I am thrilled to be named second vice president and look forward to serving the IHSA in this new capacity,” Francfort said. “IHSA’s mission is near and dear to me, so that all students, both young men and women, regardless of riding level and economic background, can ride and compete during college.”
Board Decides Policy on Dual Membership The IHSA board made an anticipated decision on dual membership status regarding IHSA teams and riders who also participate in National Collegiate
Equestrian Association (NCEA) competitions. Effective January 6, 2018, IHSA teams with current membership in IHSA and NCEA may continue in IHSA through the end of the 2017-2018 competition season. Effective August 1, 2018, all IHSA members are eligible to be listed on either an IHSA or NCEA roster during an academic year, but not both. Students who are no longer listed on an NCEA roster are eligible to compete in IHSA competition. The rider’s placement is determined by the rider’s competition experience depending upon the discipline. Please refer to the IHSA rules for guidance on rider placement.
Nationals to be Held in the Main Arena at Harrisburg IHSA teams and individuals that qualify for the National Championship Show in Harrisburg will have an experience of a lifetime. In previous years when the IHSA Nationals has been held at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex, competition has been held in the small/schooling ring. The board decided that the 2018 Nationals will be held in the venue’s main arena, home to the Pennsylvania National Horse Show and the USEF Hunter Seat Medal, one of the most important and iconic equitation finals won by some of the best in the sport.
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THE INTERCOLLEGIATE HORSE Shows Association (IHSA) held their annual board meeting in Orlando, FL, January 3-6. The 55-member board met in general session and in individual committees during the three-day event.
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[LEFT] Jonathan Graveson and Scout Murphy receiving their awards. [RIGHT] Sue Quirk was recognized for her dedicated support of BSTRA in 2017.
Bay State Trail Riders Association Honors the Late Susan Wheeler at Annual General Meeting ARTICLE AND PHOTOS SUBMITTED BY ANNAMARIA PAUL
THE BAY STATE TRAIL RIDERS Association’s (BSTRA) Annual General Meeting and Awards Banquet was held on Sunday, February 4 at the Coachmen’s Lodge in Bellingham, MA. This year’s meeting was dedicated to the Memory of Susan Wheeler, a longtime BSTRA member who crossed the rainbow bridge in 2016. She is missed. The Annual General Meeting is a celebration of the past year and sets the stage for the current one with the election of officers and board members. This year, ride attendance was up. BSTRA members logged a total of 2,127.21 volunteer hours for the trails! What is a banquet without good
food? A delicious family style meal of chicken and fish was served. Lunch and awards were followed by a raffle with lots of goodies donated by generous members and sponsors. Awards for the Pleasure, Competitive, and Accumulative Rides were handed out in the Senior, Adult, and Junior divisions. The Lea Macinnis Memorial Award went to Patricia McElligott. Justin Weeks was named Most Active Junior. Bill Knott received the Joe Travis Memorial Award. Sam’s Champ High Point Horses were Shaylee, owned by Becky Kalagher and Rita Ballou, in the Senior division; and Junior, owned by Karen Parlin and Becky Kalagher, in the Adult division.
The Junior division was a tie between Emerald Elle, owned by Jonathan Graveson, and Tonto, owned by Scout Murphy. A special award was given to Sue Quirk in recognition of her dedicated support of BSTRA in 2017. Congratulations to all! In other news, raffle tickets for BSTRA’s Spring Raffle are on sale. The prize is “Valley by the Mountains,” an original oil painting by Betsey MacDonald valued at $800. The raffle will be drawn on May 20 at the Spring Hunter Pace. This painting of horses is exquisite and would look lovely in any home. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit bstra.org. See you on the trails! April 2018
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Patti Crowther on Cledus at the Hurd Park Ride.
Starts Spring with Chatfield Hollow Trail Ride SUBMITTED BY PATTI CROWTHER
April 15, Area Vice President Jen Boggiatto is hosting a ride at Chatfield Hollow State Park in Killingworth, CT. Mount up time is 10:30 a.m. You can contact Jen with questions and to RSVP. It is common courtesy to RSVP to all rides and events, so please be sure to do so. On April 29, Ginger Tullai is hosting a ride at Mansfield Hollow Park in Mansfield, CT. Mount up time is 10:30 a.m. In the wake of a few barn quarantines this winter, I would like to remind everyone to consult their veterinarians as to which vaccines are best to protect your beloved steeds. Our club affords us the opportunity to camp and ride with many horses—some new to us, some old. It would be good to know you’ve done all you could do to prevent some really
terrible diseases. Member Chris Mard has a new mount, Dakota. They are enjoying the Larkin Bridle Trail when the weather permits. Ann Dominic is enjoying her first experience with foaling. She has a new horse, a gaited mare named Rose. Rose is in foal and due to deliver in early May. She acquired the mare from Bud Dore. If all goes according to plan, Ann and Jim will be bringing the mare and foal to camp this summer. We wish Rose an easy delivery and a healthy foal, and wish you all very happy trails!
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SPRING IS FINALLY HERE! WE HOPE the mud season goes by quickly! It has been quite a challenging winter for us here in New England. Our Camp Boardman opening is the weekend of April 21 and 22. It is also the first weekend that is deemed a lot holding event. Please come and join the other members as we clean up the leaves, branches, and debris around camp. We are looking forward to a great new year with friends and campfires. Contact Camp Director Pat Gogoyla to see what is needed to get Camp Boardman ready for the season. Our 2018 camping season opens with a great new Camp Committee. We are excited to have Tom Lago, Larry Adkins, Phil Goulet, Jim Dominic, and Shane Emigh on the committee this year. On
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Norfolk Hunt Club Kicks Off Spring Activities ARTICLE SUBMITTED BY DESMOND O’LEARY; PHOTOGRAPHY BY KATHIE DAVENPORT
APRIL MAY BE KNOWN FOR ITS showers, but in the Norfolk Hunt Club (NHC), it’s known for kicking off all our spring activities. Our membership, neighbors, and friends are all eager to get outside—and to see one another too! Kicking off the month and our Spring Season is Norfolk Hunt Club’s Annual Clean-Up Day, held on Saturday April 7, with a rain date of April 14. This day is a real favorite amongst club members and is a real boost of camaraderie for the entire club as well as the surrounding community. We love having volunteers join us and proudly have hosted individuals who are landowners of hunt terrain or whose properties neighbor the land Norfolk maintains. Starting in the morning, members congregate at the Norfolk Hunt Club kennels for hot coffee and breakfast, then set off in groups to tend to the land. The intent of our annual clean-up day is to prepare the country for the upcoming season for foxhunting, trail riders, our hunter pace, and those on foot. A lunch and refreshments will be provided afterwards for all involved. If you are around on Saturday, April 7, come join us!
Looking ahead, April leads into May, which consists of three of the most important events the club hosts. The first event is the 89th annual New England Hunts Foxhound Show, on Sunday May 6 at the Steeplechase Course. Location of the show changes yearly with a different club hosting to alleviate the annual duty for all involved. This year’s judge will be John P. Ike, III, ex-Master of Foxhounds (MFH) of the Millbrook Hunt. It is an honor for us to host this event and all the hunts that have so graciously hosted us in previous years. Hounds from all over New England will compete with their handlers and be judged on their conformation, breeding, as a couple (two hounds), or a pack. Part of what will make this event so special, is the volunteerism that has surfaced within the club. Leading the pack as the show co-chairs are Noël Estes, ex-MFH; Ruth Lawler, ex-MFH; and Lee McCloskey. Assisting them with their administrative and secretarial duties are Sue Bater, Ruth Baltopoulos, and Mary Hughes. Joining the efforts to operate the show and oversee its success are David Rousseau,
Tom Lewis, Soo Billings, and Mary Crane, ex-MFH. With this crew involved, we’ll be good to go! Following the hound show on Thursday, May 24 is Grounds for Celebration, our biennial fundraiser devoted to keeping land open and maintained for equestrian use. Every other year, the Steeplechase Course becomes a canvas for this night under the stars. Held under a tent, this themed party features dinner, drinks, and dancing followed by a silent auction. We’re excited to partner with local friends and supporters Bully Boy Distillers yet again for this event as well as other businesses such as Zaftigs, Pennypackers, and Red Sky Studios. The Norfolk Hunt Club members chairing this event are Sarah Monaco, Lisa Lewis, Nancy Harrod, Dan Moon, Desmond O’Leary, Amey Moot, Olivia English, and Tiffany Kinder. With these masterminds behind the evening, we’re bound to have a great party! Occurring the weekend immediately following Grounds for Celebration on May 26-27 is the 108th annual Norfolk Hunt Horse Show. Making this show a reality every year are Desmond O’Leary, Cindy Cleaves, Catherine Kennedy, Kimberly Maloomian, Tiffany Kinder, and Jay Mullen. Whether it is your first horse show or your hundredth, we are committed to putting on a top event for all competitors. Complimentary coffee and doughnuts are provided for exhibitors in the morning, trainers that bring clients get lunch on us, and we have next level prizes. You’ll see our usual Hunter Derby and Jumper Classic, in addition to some new classes such as a Thoroughbred division and two 3'3" equitation medals. Come join us for a weekend of fun, sport, and your chance to get your name on one of our perpetual trophies! For more information about any of the events mentioned above or for Grounds for Celebration tickets, please visit norfolkhunt.com. April 2018
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[ABOVE] Tina Allen and French Kiss topped the Adult Amateur Hunter Middle Section A division at WEF. [RIGHT] The Cohen family recently purchased Cirocco Z for their daughter Amy.
PHOTOS: (ABOVE) SPORTFOT/COURTESY OF JENNIFER WOOD MEDIA; (RIGHT) NATASHA COHEN
OLD SALEM ADDITION U.S. Olympic team silver medalist Lucy Davis has joined the team at Old Salem Farm based in North Salem, NY. Davis’ string of horses, including her 14-year-old Belgian Sport Horse gelding and 2016 Rio Olympic mount, Barron, will call Old Salem Farm home starting in the spring of 2018. NAL CHANGES To increase opportunities for competitors across the country, the North American League (NAL) has changed the parameters for one of its divisions for 2018. Formerly known as the Low Junior/ Amateur-Owner Jumper division, horse shows can offer NAL Low Junior/Amateur or Low Junior/Amateur-Owner classes at the 1.20m or 1.30m height to count towards the ranking, but the Finals for this division will now be known as the NAL Low Junior/ Amateur Final at a height of 1.30m.
DIVISION DOMINATION Tina Allen of New Canaan, CT, finished week three of the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) with a championship win aboard French Kiss, a 14-yearold Oldenburg gelding, in the Triple Crown Blankets Adult Amateur Hunter Middle Section A. The pair dominated the division with three blue ribbons, a second over fences, and a third place finish in the under saddle. Allen was also champion and reserve champion in the Amateur Owner 3'3" 36 & Over division during week one of WEF with her two other mounts, Galaxy and Sinatra. NEW DUO Congratulations to Amy Cohen of Apple Knoll Farm in New Boston, NH, on purchasing a new four-legged friend! Cirocco Z, an Irish Sport Horse gelding, is officially the newest member of the Cohen family. In addition, riders from Ap-
ple Knoll fared well at the New England Horsemen’s Council year-end banquet. Abby Brand was named champion in Adult Amateur Hunter/Jumper Seat Equitation, Dominika Silvestri took reserve champion in Hunter/Jumper Seat Equitation 15-17, Cohen was reserve champion in the Large Pony Hunters with Clovermeade Revelation, Isabel Breakey took third in Hunter/Jumper Seat Equitation 15-17, and Jordan Wicklund was fourth in Hunter/Jumper Seat Equitation 12-14. Sydney Wicklund took top honors in the Performance Hunter 3'3", fourth in Junior Working Hunter with KEC Caragh Lake, and was fourth in Hunter/Jumper Seat Equitation 15-17. Finally, Kelley McCormick was third in both Hunter/ Jumper Seat Equitation 12-14 and Performance Hunter 3'3" with Bardot.
CONDOLENCES Our thoughts are with Chloe Reid and Team Reid LLC on the
loss of Codarco. The 11-yearold Irish Sport Horse stallion and Reid had been partnered since 2015 and competed successfully in the Grand Prix ring, including representing the Hermès U.S. Show Jumping Team in the 2017 Longines FEI Nations Cup Jumping Final at CSIO5* Barcelona.
FLETCHER’S ON FIRE Emma Fletcher of Grazing Fields Farm in Buzzard’s Bay, MA, had a great start to her season at the Winter Equestrian Festival. During week one, Emma and Velvet B took first and twelfth in the Children’s Jumper 15–17. The duo also took tenth in the Children’s Modified Jumper during week two, alongside her ride on Come Monday for sixth in the WIHS Equitation Class. Week four brought Emma and Conspicuous a fifth place in the ASPCA Maclay Section A, and a fifth and eighth in the Children’s Modified Jumper with Velvet B.
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[LEFT] Emanuel Andrade and Bon Jovi topped the $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix. [RIGHT] Grace Debney took home the blue ribbon with Carla in the $1,500 Platinum Performance Hunter Prix.
HITS Ocala Winter Circuit THE HITS OCALA WINTER CIRCUIT wrapped up Week III on February 4 at HITS Post Time Farm in Ocala, FL, with much success in both the hunter and jumper rings. The Ocala Horse Properties Stadium started off strong with Tracy Magness taking home the blue ribbon in the $5,000 Johnson Horse Transportation Open Welcome for the second week in a row aboard Intenz Van HD with a jump-off time of 48.834. Close behind her, Aaron Vale took home the second, third, and sixth place ribbons aboard Stakko, Major, and Exclusive. Emanuel Andrade proved his skill, winning the $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix aboard Bon Jovi with a jump-off time of 47.519. Brooke Kemper took home second place honors aboard Classified with a jump-off time of 48.210, and Declan Egan had the third place ride aboard Attention Et Z with a jump-off time of 48.348. Fourth place was awarded to Lisa Goldman aboard Centurion B with a jump-off time of 49.443, and rounding out the top five was Lauren Fischer aboard Tosca Du Feugre with a jump-off time of 49.773. In the $10,000 Open Prix, Andrade, for the second week in a row, took the win aboard Anastasia Du Park with a jump-off time of 39.003. A jump-off time of 40.139 put Rowan Willis and Blue Movie into second place, followed by Linda Radigan in third aboard 80
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Balveneur Z with a jump-off time of 41.063. Fourth place was awarded to Kyle Dewar aboard Clever Van De Helle with a jump-off time of 44.232, and in fifth, Vale and Stakko again proved to be top contenders with a four-fault jump-off time of 37.949. In the $10,000 1.35m Classic, Andrade once again dominated the ring, taking home first, second, and fifth place honors aboard Boy IV, Jenni’s Chance, and Garcino Van De Lijnsaerd, respectively. Andrade and Boy IV received a jump-off time of 31.577, giving him the win. Andrade and Jenni’s Chance had a jump-off time of 31.625, while he and Garcino Van De Lijnsaerd had a jump-off time of 34.582. Megan Wexler and Darling GR came in third place, with a jumpoff time of 32.391, while Manuel Torres aboard Lily came in fourth with a jump-off time of 32.520. Some of the best Grand Prix riders in the country gathered in Ocala Horse Properties Stadium for the $50,000 HITS Grand Prix. Spectators cheered as local favorite Aaron Vale took the first place prize aboard Finou 4 with a jump-off time of 46.977. In all, Vale qualified two of his mounts for the jump-off and placed in the top five with both of them, also receiving the fourth place ribbon aboard Cassevel with a jump-off time of 49.478. Keely McIntosh proudly accepted second place honors aboard So Live Helau. Their fault-free jump-off time
of 48.834 was only a half a second faster than third place rider, Kyle Timm; representing Canada, Timm, came into third with a jump-off time of 49.398. Closing out the top five was Dr. Fernando Cardenas aboard Valentine Car with a jump-off time of 49.853. It was a successful week in the Hunter rings as well, with the $5,000 Devoucoux Hunter Prix and the $1,500 Platinum Performance Hunter Prix. Riders who competed in these classes earned points toward qualifying for the HITS Championships that will take place in Saugerties, NY, this September. Molly Dinapoli won the first place prize in the $5,000 Devoucoux Hunter Prix with Carlucino, with a combined score of 162.5. Second place was awarded to Amanda Steege aboard Lafitte De Muze with a combined score of 162, only half a point away from defending their title from Week II. To round out the top three, congratulations were given to Harold Chopping and Gold Rush, with their combined score of 161. In the $1,500 Platinum Performance Hunter Prix, Grace Debney took home the blue ribbon aboard Carla. Their combined score was an impressive 170. In second place was Lily Rusis and Lincom’s Close Up, with a combined score of 165. In third was Lily Toensing aboard Consanto, whose two-round score totaled 153.
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[LEFT] Daniel Coyle and Cita topped the highlight class of the Palm Beach Masters. [RIGHT] Laura Kraut and Confu took second, stopping the clock at 35.14 seconds.
Palm Beach Masters Sees Daniel Coyle Top $220,000 Longines FEI World Cup Jumping Wellington DANIEL COYLE OF IRELAND believed it was a little luck and a fair amount of strategy that helped him win the five-horse jump-off in the $220,000 Longines FEI World Cup Jumping Wellington. Riding Cita, Coyle defeated U.S. Olympic veterans Laura Kraut and Margie Engle to win the prestigious event at Deeridge Farms on Sunday at the CP Palm Beach Masters CSI3*-W, presented by Sovaro. “It’s an amazing feeling to be with any one of these two girls and every one of the five that were in the jumpoff, which never makes it any easier when the riders were as good as they were,” said Coyle. “I had seen Margie’s round and I thought ‘that’s going to be hard to beat,’ never mind McLain and Laura coming behind me. I’m just happy to have won today.” The international jump-off began
with Israel’s Danielle Goldstein and Lizziemary, who had a rail down, leaving Goldstein in fourth place and opening the door for the remaining four. Engle and Royce were clear in 35.30 seconds for third place. Coyle was third out of the five in the jump-off. He believed that his position in the jump-off was the key to his victory, clearing the course in a speedy time of 34.79 seconds. “I think the order that I had played a good part, it made a big difference,” said Coyle. “I was right in the middle of five very good jumpers. Margie gave a very, very good ride. I don’t think there was much difference in time. Margie had done seven down the first line and I had done six and I think that’s the only place that I got her. That put a little pressure on me to be fast and obviously I put a little pressure on the people behind me and it worked out my way.”
McLain Ward followed Coyle on HH Callas. The reigning Longines FEI World Cup Champion was on track for a clear until he knocked down the second fence of the double leaving him in fifth place with only Kraut left to try to take the title away from Coyle. Kraut and Confu were fast and clear, but it was a question as to whether it was fast enough for the win. Everyone anxiously awaited for the Longines timers to show the results, and when +.35 showed on the board, Kraut was second, stopping the clock at 35.14 seconds. “I saw Margie go and she was flying, I didn’t see Daniel go because I was walking up to the arena, but I know how fast he is and how quick his horse is,” said Kraut. “I really felt that I could have done one less stride to the third jump. He turned so fast that I had to catch up to him so I think that made us a bit slow. When it’s three tenths of a second, it’s a blink of an eye, you don’t know, I wish I had done something, but I’m pleased to be sitting at the head table.”
Daniel Bluman and Ladriano Z Top $384,000 Fidelity Investments Grand Prix at Winter Equestrian Festival
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just two were clear to advance to the jump-off. First into the ring for the second round was FEI World Cup Finals winner and Olympic silver medalist Beat Mändli of Switzerland riding Dsarie, a 10-year-old KWPN mare owned by Grand Road Partners GmbH. They laid the gauntlet with a clear round in a time of 40.47 seconds, with Dsarie giving her customary bucks
after going through the timers. “She loves life, obviously,” Mändli said with a smile. “She’s a happy girl. She loves her bucks. I let her do it, because I don’t see why I should take it away from her.” Knowing what he had to beat, Bluman and Ladriano Z, a 10-yearold Zangersheide gelding owned by Over The Top Stables LLC, went for
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IN THE FIRST FIVE-STAR GRAND prix of the 2018 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) circuit, Israel’s Daniel Bluman and Ladriano Z rose to the top of the class in the $384,000 Fidelity Investments Grand Prix on Saturday, February 10, at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center. There were 40 entries in the grand prix, contesting a challenging course set by Kelvin Bywater of Great Britain, and
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the win straight from the first fence. They shaved just enough time off to gallop home in a winning time of 39.43 seconds. “This was the first time I ever had to go last or was in the last group in a five-star grand prix,” said Bluman. “I walked the course—actually at the beginning I thought the course was very nice, actually maybe too nice. I was thinking in my head that there was going to be a fast jump-off, and that was going to be the end of my chances of winning. [It was a] fantastic job from the course designer.” Bluman, who recently switched nationalities from Colombia, had the luck of the draw to go last in both rounds and made his plan accordingly. “I just thought the only spot to be faster, and yet not take too much risk, was from one to two,” he described. “I did the one less [stride], which my horse covered the ground easily until the end, when I landed and kicked a little. I looked up, and I was actually surprised that I had got [Mändli] because I got a lot of red lights coming
out of different turns. I just didn’t think that it was enough.” Third place went to Olympic bronze medalist Cian O’Connor of Ireland riding Armin Himmelreich’s Clenur. O’Connor and the 18-hand high Oldenburg gelding finished just over the time allowed for one time fault. “He’s a very big horse to maneuver
around,” O’Connor explained. “The big ring suits him. He took a little bit of a wobble down the last line to the water tray vertical. I was clear then, and I just cantered it down. Maybe I could have been a little quicker coming to the third last [jump]. I was just over the time, but I’m very happy with my check.”
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Eventing news
[LEFT] Kylie Lyman and Lup the Loop earned a USEA Area I Year-End Award. [RIGHT] Phillip Dutton and Z attended the Winter Equestrian Festival and the Palm Beach Masters Series this February.
DONATION STATION The Millbrook Horse Trials (MHT) and Coole Park Farm in Amenia, NY, have donated $2,500 to the Pine Plains Community Food Locker to support local families in need. The donation was made possible with proceeds from MHT, a four-day equestrian event. In addition to food, donations can include purchasing much needed medicines, clothing, and help paying utility bills. SOUTHERN SUCCESS JH Eventing of Sutton, MA, beat the winter blues with a trip south and an array of clinics! The Aiken Adult Rider Program in South Carolina was a great success as were clinics with Booli Selmayr and Lainey Johnson.
PHOTOS: TERISÉ COLE
LYMAN TRIUMPH Vermont-native Kylie Lyman topped the United States Eventin Association Area I Year-End Award Advanced and Intermediate divisions. In Advanced Senior Open, she rode Da Vinci Code and Ballingowan Zeal to second and third, respectively. In Intermediate Senior Open, she and Cooley
Ice took first, while Lup the Loop, who was recently purchased by Jackie LeMastus, tied for third.
ROCK ON Eliza Farren of Massachusetts took to the ring at the Rocking Horse Winter I Horse Trials in Florida with BEAHEREINCOURT. The duo finished in ninth in Preliminary Horse with a 41.4%. CHANGE-UP A few eventers had a change of pace this winter with a visit to the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) for some new competition. Phillip Dutton of West Grove, PA, his daughter Olivia, and longtime sponsor Caroline Moran attended WEF during week four to compete in the Great Charity Challenge. Originally in Wellington for some training with Richard Picken and Scott Hassler, the trio dressed with the theme of Singin’ in the Rain and participated aboard Z, Mr. Medcott, and Jackson. Both Duttons also rode in the Palm Beach Masters Series at Deeridge Farms.
PROGRAM REVISIONS With an emphasis on identifying, selecting, and supporting U.S. combinations, the US Equestrian (USEF) Eventing High Performance Program has recently undergone revisions and changes that emphasize strategic development for the immediate and future goals of U.S. eventing athletes and team success. The immediate focus of the Eventing High Performance Program will be qualification, preparation, and execution of a successful World Equestrian Games. USEF will be developing a comprehensive, four-year performance plan for the High Performance Program that looks to the 2019 Pan American Games in Lima, the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, and beyond, as well as funding for training lists and targeted overseas competitions.
ships (AEC). To keep the AEC accessible to as many qualified riders as possible, the USEA also announced that the new AEC location will not impact the costs for competitors, and they are making plans to reduce the costs to the competitors starting in 2019.
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[LEFT] Delaney Vaden (pictured with Leslie Law) participated in the session held at Tucalota Creek Ranch in Temecula, CA. [RIGHT] The East Coast training sessions were held at Horsepower Equestrian in Ocala, FL.
Eventing 25 and Eventing 18 Training Sessions PARTICIPANTS OF THE US Equestrian (USEF) Emerging Athlete Program, Eventing 25 Program (E25) and the Emerging Athlete Eventing 18 Program (E18), completed their winter training sessions this winter at Horsepower Equestrian in Ocala, FL, and at Tucalota Creek Ranch, in Temecula, CA. The Emerging Athletes Program designates athletes with the potential to evolve into future team candidates. Over the course of intensive threeday training sessions, the groups rode in mounted lessons with the USEF Eventing Emerging Athlete Coach Leslie Law. “I have been very excited and inspired by my Emerging Athletes sessions to date this year. The quality of riders has grown exponentially over the past few years and this is definitely the strongest group that the program has seen, yet,” said Law. “If the strength we are seeing in the program right now is any indication of the future, it could be quite exciting to see what lies in store for America with this next generation. I am very proud of these riders and very thankful to be part of the program.” Training sessions on the East Coast and the West Coast also included 88
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a variety of lectures from industry experts on business and stable management, training practices, travel and competition overseas, course design, judging a dressage test, drugs and medications, and horse and human physiology. “It was a pleasure working with the emerging athletes. My goal was to give them a perspective of what the course designer is asking of the horse and rider in the show jumping course,” said East Coast session guest lecturer and course designer, Chris Barnard. “With the way Leslie coached the riders over the course that we set together, they have some exercises to work on with their horses at home that will help their show jumping at events. The feedback I received from many of the riders was positive and I look forward to working with them again.” Delaney Vaden of Grass Valley, CA, an E18 athlete and participant in the training session in Temecula, called the training session “an incredible opportunity!” “With it comes many new and significant pressures that will help enhance my competitiveness and make me work harder to develop a career,” said Vaden. “This feels very real and I am
thrilled to be able to work with these professionals, gaining their advice and wisdom!” Jacob Fletcher of North Little Rock, AR, an E25 athlete, attended the second session in Ocala and found it to be a great start to the season. “Leslie gave me and my horses a great tune up and Liz Halliday-Sharpe [of Horsepower Equestrian] deserves a huge thank you for letting us use her facilities,” said Fletcher. “It was educational to watch Leslie give individualized training plans for each combination. I was most excited about being back around other young riders and top U.S. riders. At times, I find it hard to stay in a fiercely competitive mindset in Arkansas, but being surrounded by the top brass refueled my competitive fire, and for that, I am grateful.” Chris Talley of Honey Brook, PA, attended the E25 training session in Ocala. “It was a great experience that I was honored to be a part of. I’m always looking to add to my toolbox in the development of our horses. I came out of the program with a number of new tools and exercises that I’m excited to use to further educate myself and our horses.”
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[LEFT] Rebecca Hart and her new mount, El Corona Texel, made the top spot in the Grade III division during week three at the Adequan Global Dressage Festival. [RIGHT] Allison Brock and Roosevelt at the Olympic Games in Rio 2016.
PHOTOS: (RIGHT) HIPPO FOTO-DIRK CAREMAN; (LEFT) MONICA STEVENSON
CHANGE OF PACE Allison Brock of Keswick, VA, has retired the 16-year-old Hanoverian stallion, Roosevelt, affectionately known as “Rosie,” from the top of dressage. The duo started working together in 2010, eventually being named to the U.S. Olympic dressage team in 2016. After developing a breathing condition late last year, the rider and owners of the stallion decided to make his primary focus breeding. IMPRESSIVE TEAM Three-time Paralympian Rebecca “Becca” Hart, from Unionville, PA, and her new mount, El Corona Texel, have become a force to be reckoned with this year. In the first CPEDI of the 2018 Adequan Global Dressage Festival season, Becca and the talented nine-year-old Dutch Warmblood gelding, known as “Tex,” won all three of their classes with top scores
and ended that competition with an impressive score of 74.167% in their freestyle. The duo came out better than ever for the CPEDI3* during the third week of the Adequine Global Dressage Festival and once again swept the top spot in the Grade III division. Hart and Tex earned a score of 71.912% in the team test, a 71.618% in the individual test, and a 74.444% in the freestyle.
PERFECT PAIRING Crossen Arabians and Warmbloods out of Coventry, CT, would like to send congratulations to Charlotte and Keith on their newest addition, CA Khatelina. The Crossen team thanks the new owners for letting them know she has already settled into her new home and wishes them many years of happiness with her. FIRST CLASS WIN FirstClass HW from Windhorse
Dressage in Massachusetts has been performing well at this year’s Adequan Global Dressage Festival. His Third Level Test 1 at the Wellington Season Kickoff went well with a score of 67.6%. FirstClass HW then won his Third Level Test 3 with a 67.9%.
NEW ADDITION Atkinson Riding Academy of Atkinson, NH, would like to welcome their newest addition, Rebel. He is as cute as he is sassy. Welcome to the family, Rebel! SHOWING SIBLINGS Hilltop Farms of Colora, MD, had great fun seeing Cyrus, who placed third in Intermediate I behind stablemate Ribot at Adequan Global Dressage Festival. These halfsiblings are out of the special mare Corthena—it’s not very often you get to see maternal half-siblings competing in the CDI ring. Congratulations to
owner Carla Bahr and rider Tom Dvorak.
FARM FAMILY More new faces have arrived at Sperry View Farm in Bethany, CT. The farm welcomes Opie, owned by Jen Corti. Opie is a five-year-old off-the-track Thoroughbred (OTTB) and has been with Jen for about a year. She is teaching him the basics and figuring out what his future career looks like. Also new to the family is Hawk, Robyn’s new horse who arrived from Louisiana. Hawk is also an OTTB, six years old, and schooled in the basics. Sperry View would like to send a very warm welcome to their newest boarders, Heather Norton and her lovely mare, April. Matthew Beasley’s horse, Wristow, will arrive at the farm upon his return from sunny Florida. Sperry View is excited to have the new boarders as part of the farm family!
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[LEFT] The Lemotte family received the Volunteer of the Year Award. [RIGHT] Sue Weed and Laura Claman with the Ernie Award.
Celebrates Year-End Awards ARTICLE SUBMITTED BY LAURA CLAMAN; PHOTOGRAPHY BY LINDA MORTON
THE CONNECTICUT DRESSAGE & Combined Training Association (CDCTA) celebrated the hard work and dedication of the award-winning riders of 2017 on January 21, 2018, at the Grand Ballroom of the Holiday Inn of East Hartford, CT. It was a wonderful gathering of like-minded horse people who showed support for their fellow riders and families. The Dressage Foundation’s 2016 Carol Lavell Gifted Memorial Fund Scholarships for Adult Amateurs recipient was member Karen Norton. Ellie Maine gave a heartfelt talk about her scholarship from CDCTA. Chrissy Capacchione is on the mend and will apply her scholarship funds toward this year’s season. Suzanne Weed received the Ernie Award with Princess Luna. CDCTA is very happy to provide scholarship monies to a member working towards riding or horsemanship goals. We do this because it only makes our members stronger and well-educated. Applications for scholarships are on our CDCTA website. The raffle was a huge success. There were many choices of prizes donated, ranging from tack and riding apparel to crafts, wine, and riding lessons. There was a coveted purse that many people wanted and made one person very happy! The luncheon is also a time to let our membership know the state of affairs of the organization. Membership for 2018 is rolling in. We are economi92
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cally in fine shape. The Board of Directors is established for 2018 and ready to provide support and education to all its members with Laura Claman as president. Check our website to see our updated calendar for exciting events. We will be welcoming Sally Cousins and Michael Page for clinics this year with dates to be announced. Whether you ride in the clinics or audit, you will be sure to take some important nuggets of riding wisdom from these two longtime professionals. Other events might include Yoga for Riders, Ride-CritiqueRide the 2018 tests, or seminars on important topics. CDCTA is dedicated to bringing quality educational experiences to our members. If you are not a member, you can still participate in CDCTA events for an adjusted fee. It’s worth it to be a member, though, as the benefits more than make up for the cost. For more information, please visit our website, cdctaonline.com.
Dressage Schooling Shows JR Training Level: 1. Olivia Adams; 2. Julia Lamotte; 3. Hailey Braiden. Dressage Schooling Shows Pro First Level: 1. Laurie Sigfridson. Dressage Schooling Shows AA First Level: 1. Amy Macha; 2. Sandra Becker; 3. Karen Norton; 4. Trish Panico; 5. Marie La Pointe. Dressage Schooling Shows AA Second Level: 1. Regis Rampellini. Combined Tests AA Elementary: 1. Paige Glowka; 2. Karen Norton; 3. Kimberly Bienowski; 4. Cally Hencey; 5. Gabrielle Marks. Combined Tests JR Elementary: 1. Lauren Pinkerton. Combined Tests Pro Beginner Novice: 1. Kim Sevigney. Combined Tests AA Beginner Novice: 1. Susan Hawkins. Combined Tests JR Beginner Novice: 1. Carlie Poworoznek; 2. Hannah Boucher. Combined Tests AA Novice: 1. Lauren Preli. Horse Trials Schooling Pro Elementary: 1. Kim Sevigney. Horse Trials Schooling AA Elementary: 1. Cally Hencey; 2. Karen Norton; 3. Gabrielle Marks. Horse Trials Schooling Pro Beginner Novice: 1. Kim Sevigney. Horse Trials Schooling AA Novice: 1. Lauren Preli. Horse Trials Schooling Pro Training: 1. Tracey Woods. Dressage Recognized Shows AA Training Level: 1. Amy Macha; 2. Susan Franz. Dressage Recognized
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Shows AA First Level: 1. Susan Franz. Dres-
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1. Linda Roache. Dressage Recognized Shows
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AA Fourth Level: 1. Karen Norton. Recognized
Level: 1. Linda Morton. Dressage Schooling
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Woods. Dressage Schooling Shows AA Training
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Level: 1. Kathleen Lamotte; 2. Amy Macha; 3.
oroznek. Recognized Horse Trials AA Novice:
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1. Lauren Preli.
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Laura Graves and Verdades Capture FEI World Cup Grand Prix Freestyle at 2018 Adequan Global Dressage Festival
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line of two-time changes, it would probably have stayed north of 80%. “I felt a bit of a hop behind in the twos. FOR THE PROFESSIONAL, HOBBIEST & NOVICE. But the trot tour felt amazing and he’s a super fun horse,” said Graves. “I’m learning that even when he’s that hot, I still have to put my leg on. It’s amazing to ride a horse every day who never says no.” Graves’ brand new freestyle rocketed her and Verdades to the top of the list in the Grand Prix Freestyle CDI5*, presented by CaptiveOne Advisors. Graves and Verdades scooped the $35,400 winner’s prize under the lights in week five. Graves said, “It was the first runthrough of the new canter tour of our
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LAURA GRAVES AND VERDADES comfortably captured the FEI World Cup Grand Prix Freestyle presented by U.S. P.R.E. Association with a mesmerizing performance on her own and Curt Maes’ 2016 Rio Olympic team bronze medalist, Verdades. The pair’s emphatic 84.675% during week three is the best score ever given at the Adequan Global Dressage Festival (AGDF), an annual 12-week dressage circuit at Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) in Wellington, FL. Ranked fourth in the world, Graves and Verdades’ floorplan exuded complexity, and included passage half-pass, two-time changes on a curve melting into one-times and ultra-steep trot half-passes. “He is such a hot horse that I rode him three times today,” said Graves, who trains with Debbie MacDonald. “We brought him out at lunchtime and with the wind he was a little crazy, and we were a little concerned as we know what he can be like. But I am excited about this score, and the score from the grand prix [79.63%].” Following her world record, she continued her winning streak into week five. Graves came close to the magic 80% once again on Verdades, scoring 79.543% in Grand Prix CDI5*, the qualifier for the freestyle. Their score was trending over 81% midway through the test and, had it not been for a slightly less than perfect
freestyle. Even though we’re not using the new FEI floor plan creator here tonight, it’s a big part of my preparation for the World Cup Final in Paris, as it will be used in the final. We’ve actually taken away a bit of risk, as the changes aren’t off a curved line, because you actually don’t gain as many points as you do for doubling up on the pirouettes, so it ended up being a little bit of a math equation.” “Big thanks to Terry Gallo, who always steps in when I have a last minute ‘great’ idea. I couldn’t do it without her, and I was super pleased with how the music turned out. We have a couple of little tweaks to work on before our next performance at Global,” she added. Their score of 84.375% was just 0.3% lower than their winning score at the CDIW* AGDF show two weeks before— quite a feat for a brand new freestyle that they had barely practiced. “I had only actually ridden through it once at home, and that was for Terry to get the timing, so I need to do my homework a little better,” she admitted.
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BY LISA CENIS
Driving news
Kelli Gerrior competing in the 2017 Arena Driving Trial series, which is set to return this year.
PHOTOS: LISA CENIS
ANNIVERSARY This year marks the 40th anniversary of the founding of The Granite State Carriage Association (GSCA). The initial meeting of GSCA took place in 1978 in the living room at Lansing Mallett’s Windswept Farm on Old Schoolhouse Road in Canterbury, NH. The founders included several members of The Concord Coach Society. In addition to Lansing Mallett, others present at the initial meeting included Mike and Ginger Plisko (now Laplante), Bill Mears, Ed Rowse, and Daisy and Lawrence Hale. In addition to those at the initial meeting, other early members were Marcia Evans, Roy and Emily Glines, David Jenesta, Eileen Peterson, Robert and Edith Bishop, Dr. Freese from Concord, Ellet Seavey, Will and Linda Starace, and Barbara Hurld. Over the years, GSCA membership grew from just a handful in 1978 to 100 members in 2000, and has continued to grow steadily. At present, the club boasts more than 150 members, including a dozen or more affiliate members from Maine Driving Club. FAREWELL After 46 Years, Walnut Hill Farm
Driving Competition, an iconic annual event held in Pittsford, NY, has drawn to a close. Overseen by the Pittsford Carriage Association (PCA), Walnut Hill earned the distinction as the largest presentation pleasure driving event in the country. Tricia Remley-White, PCA president, competition chairperson, and daughter of Sue and the late Bill Remley along with the PCA’s board of directors announced on February 5 that 2017 was the event’s concluding year. In 1972, a small group of avid carriage driving enthusiasts led by Bill and Sue Remley met at Mendon Ponds Park with 14 vehicles for a fun and competitive pleasure drive. In the span of more than four decades, the event grew to become an internationally recognized, annual five-day carriage driving event in August known as Walnut Hill Farm Driving Competition.
Training and Preliminary Driven Dressage. Congratulations, Gail!
ARENA DRIVING TRIAL Pickpocket Farm will once again be holding a series of Arena Driving Trials in Brentwood, NH. This year’s dates are May 6, September 9, and October 21. These are very beginner friendly competitions and loads of fun. WEBER WINS Chester Weber, a Florida native known for his success in Four-inHand driving, kicked off 2018 in the only way he could have been expected to, with a win in his first competition of the year. After spending the winter competing in major driving tournaments
throughout Europe, Weber touched down on U.S. soil to claim the top spot in the CAI 2* Palm Tree CDE Four-in- Hand division in Dade City, FL, on January 25-28. Weber was unstoppable with the matched team of KWPNs owned by him and Jane Clark, including First Edition, Boris, Asjemenous, Splash, and Reno. The team won both the cones phase and the marathon phase to earn the overall first place score of 155.79. As Weber and his U.S. team focus on the tournaments ahead, including the World Equestrian Games, his Four-in-Hand team of Lipizzans that competed with him in Europe remains in France, enjoying a few months of well-deserved vacation time. After almost half a century, the Walnut Hill Farm Driving Competition has come to a close.
INCREDIBLE ISOBEL Gail Aumiller of Dreams Come True Farm in Carlisle, PA, attended the US Equestrian Horse Of The Year awards banquet in Lexington, VA. Isobel Ypkje van het Kasteel, Aumiller’s 2010 Friesian mare, received the national championship ribbons for April 2018
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New England Region Carriage Association of America Hosts 2018 Outing in Long Island, NY SUBMITTED BY KRISTEN W. RETTER
THE NEW ENGLAND REGION chapter of the Carriage Association of America (NER/CAA) hosts one weekend each year in February that focuses on the history of various aspects of carriage driving. Organizers Carol and Rolf van Schaik and participants are always treated to an extraordinarily well-planned and varied experience. This year, the group investigated some historical jewels on Long Island, NY. The principal focus was the Long Island Museum of American Art, History, and Carriages in the town of Stony Brook. Because the club encompasses the New England region, participants came from as far north as northern Maine and as far south as Virginia. Things kicked off at the museum on Friday where Joshua Ruff, Director of Collections and Interpretation, gave a wonderful overview tour of the museum’s carriage collection. On Saturday morning, Joshua presented a history of the museum, explaining how this extensive collection of carriages came to be housed at Stony Brook. Evidently, the museum founders believed that Long Island, a respite and retreat for them from their business dealings in New York City, was the center of
the carriage universe. They wanted to increase the presence of carriages and preserve what was already there. Joshua explained that some pieces of the collection have been loaned out and used in movies such as The Patriot in Williamsburg, VA. Other carriages have been used in commercials or for research to study the many examples of original art. The group enjoyed a relaxed viewing of these extensive holdings on Saturday afternoon. Historian Paul Mateyunas gave an overview of the “North Shore” of Long Island, that piece of land abutting the deep, protected harbors of Long Island Sound. He talked about the Gilded Age and the houses, stables, and carriage houses built during that time. His book, Long Island’s Gold Coast, includes wonderful pictures with descriptions of the families who came out from the city to create a new suburban frontier from the farms and forests of old Long Island. This book was included in our welcome package that we can now enjoy at home. Gloria Austin shared some of her life with horses, emphasizing that her goal is and has been to educate, celebrate, and protect the horse. Gloria reminded us that the horse
has about 10,000 years of recorded history while there is only about 100 recorded years with the automobile. Her book, Equine Elegance, was part of our welcome packet. This presentation emphasized the importance of a team approach to driving, often giving credit to others who help make the driving experience possible. On Sunday, all members of the conference boarded a bus to tour the Knox School, Phebe Phillips Equestrian Center, and the historical home of equestrian Harry DeLeyer and Snowman. Debbie Moore, who heads the equestrian program, gave an excellent tour of the facility and straightforward presentation regarding the equestrian program made famous by the recent movie, Harry and Snowman. If you like good food, good fellowship, great lectures, and the opportunity to tour little-known museums and seldom seen private collections, then we welcome you to come along next year for our learning weekend. We always have a wonderful time and learn a lot. Our focus for February, 2019, will be the area around Concord, NH. We hope to see you there!
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Saratoga Driving Association Member Finds Inspiration with The Oregon Trail SUBMITTED BY CAROL FRANK
I’LL ADMIT IT, AT TIMES I GET discouraged. I want to look forward to the spring and get my vehicles and harness out, hitch up my well-trained pony, and go for a drive. But the pony is retired and the idea of searching for a replacement is troubling. I wonder if anyone else out there is starting with 96
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new horses. Walnut Hill recently ended its long career of presenting a wonderful show, which has led me to wonder, and worry, about the future of our sport. Does anyone still want to show? Will we continue? Will we age out? If so, how do we prevent that from happening? Do
we need to reinvent what we want to do with our horses? It’s tough to say. In search for inspiration, I started reading the book, The Oregon Trail by Rinker Buck, who decided to take three mules and drive the Oregon Trail in today’s world. It was a few years back, but the book is available in print and as an audio book, and I highly recommend it. Rinker gets a wagon designed for reenactors, which is never going to hold up to driving the 200 miles up and down steep terrain. His needs are like ours; the vehicle has to work. The wooden vehicles wouldn’t hold
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up back then, like they wouldn’t for combined driving now. It is fascinating; they are driving mules! Mules that do not behave and are green broke with drivers straight from back East. Unscrupulous outfitters, faulty equipment, boring drives, and teamsters falling asleep in the box seat, only to fall off and get run over. It is great to be sitting home reading about it, not taking my loved ones and heading out on the trail. We live a small slice of the life, and I dearly love that slice, but the thought of three mules suddenly bolting as they are put to, strikes terror in my heart. Horses, of course, didn’t have the stamina and broke down quickly, oxen were too slow, so mules could do the work. Me, I’ll stick to driving my fancy car to the barn doing what I can with my horses. No fording the Platte River, getting cholera from lack of sanitation, enduring storms, death, and hardship. I recommend the book, it is absolutely written for those of us that love to drive, and makes you feel part of history. Back here in the present, we are
working to give our members the best experiences in our club. What are people needing this summer? What kind of fun days, Derby Driving, clinics, and shows do you want? Who is planning on competing? We would love to hear from you! Our Combined Test and Driving Trial is October 6-7, 2018 with Danute Bright as our judge, Marc Johnson as course designer, and Jeff Morse is the organizer. We hope everyone puts the date on their calendars now. We want competitors, volunteers, and everyone to come out and join us!
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BY KELLEY ROCHE
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[LEFT] Grace Wilson was varsity high point winner for the National Reining Horse Youth Association Varsity Reining Club. [ABOVE] Cazenovia College Western Wildcats celebrated Reserve High Point Team twice at the triple-header western show at Oswego State.
PHOTOS: (LEFT) JANA THOMASON/NRHA; (ABOVE) ADAM V. D’AGOSTINO
YOUTH WINNERS The National Reining Horse Youth Association (NRHyA) Varsity Reining Club (VRC) encourages youth to positively impact their communities through the sport of reining and volunteerism. At the conclusion of 2017, VRC awarded more than $5,000 in scholarships to students who were the highest point earners in their respective divisions. Participants were awarded scholarships based on their age; Varsity, ages 14-18, or Junior Varsity, 13 and under. Award winners were Grace Wilson of Smithfield, VA, with 5,190 points for Varsity and Reed Selnerv of Plymouth, IN, with 2,555 points for Junior Varsity. SMOOTH SCARLETT Paradise Performance Horses, in Dover, NH, would like to congratulate Melissa Lalli on her purchase of Scarlett, a filly out of an All Time Fancy mare and sired by These Irons are Hot! They look forward to
watching her career start!
NEW SCHOOL Michele Carver Performance Horses (MCPH) out of Broadbrook, CT, welcome Ima Loping To A Tee to the MCPH family! Congratulations to Mike and Dawn McCallan. Also, thanks go to Brian, Marlowe, and Carly Jenkins along with the entire Powder Brook Farm crew for the opportunity to have such an amazing horse in the MCPH program. PERFECT TEAM Arlene Santagata from Santa Hill Ranch in Cambell, NY, is very excited that Xtra Walla Doo arrived safe and sound from Oklahoma. This four-year-old stud by Shiners Voodoo Dr out of Wimpy Walla Wanda will be Arlene’s new partner in the showpen this year. Arlene sends big thank yous to Dean Brown of Xtra Quarter Horses and, of course, Bob Santagata for making this happen.
FINE START Summer Wind Farm from Damascus, MD, started off their 2018 show season February 2-4 in Perry, GA, at the Southern Slide and Kick-Off Derbies with the Heart Of Dixie Reining Horse Association. Highlights from the show include Tricia Tillman, riding John Wayne. The pair won the Level 1 Derby, tied for Reserve Champion in the Level 2 Derby, tied for the Level 4 Derby, and tied again for Champion in the Intermediate Open. Tricia also had a top five finish on Poetic Justice in the Novice Horse Open and a top ten finish aboard Boomed Out Mercedes in the Novice Horse Open. Tricia ended her weekend with reserve honors in the Intermediate Open and top five in the Open on Boomin In Lace. Deb LaPorta on Quick Chic Walverton finished her weekend off with the win of Circuit Championship in the masters.
Congratulations to all who participated!
WESTERN WILDCATS The Western Wildcats, the equestrian team at Cazenovia College in Cazenovia, NY, had a great time at the Oswego Western Triple Header Horse Show that Oswego State hosted at JD Performance Horses in Oswego, NY. The team was a two-time Reserve High Point Team with a score of 192. Katie Currier was two-time High Point Rider and Reserve High Point Rider. NEW HOME Colonial Hill Quarter Horses of East Hampton, CT, has successfully found the 23-year-old Paso mare known as Candy a new home. The cute girl found her home with her new friend Autumn in Wallingford, CT, where she has huge fields to roam. Colonial Hill would like to thank Lynne Ptak for giving this sweetheart a new and happy home.
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Hickory Holly Time and Kelby Phillips Are Crowned the World’s Greatest BY HANNAH HARREL
THE WORLD’S GREATEST Horseman is one of the most highly anticipated events of the year. Every February, the best cow horse competitors gather in Fort Worth, TX, to showcase their bridle horses in four events with hopes of claiming the prestigious title on the last day of the National Reined Cow Horse Association (NRCHA) Celebration of Champions. After exhilarating performances in the herd work, rein work, steer stopping and cow work, Hickory Holly Time and Kelby Phillips topped the field of talented competitors with a composite score of 890.5. Their strong runs all night were enough to earn them the esteemed designation and a $40,000 check for owner and World’s Greatest Horseman event sponsor DT Horses LLC. Phillips and the stallion kicked off the evening with a 220 out of the herd, which put them in second behind Call Me Mitch and Phillip Ralls going into the rein work. They returned in the second phase of the show to lay down a reining run worth an impressive 222.5. Although Randy Paul put 100 EQUINE
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in a 224.5-point run aboard Linda Katz’s Lenaliltothewright, Phillips and Hickory Holly Time found themselves at the top of the leaderboard with a 442.5 total on two. The steer stopping, an event not seen at the majority of NRCHA events, proved to be no problem for the duo when they posted the event’s high score, a 224.5, besting Blind Sided and Jay McLaughlin’s 222. The final leg of the competition, the fence work, brought a series of thrilling runs. Hickory Holly Time and Phillips drew second and put in a stellar performance that was eventually awarded a 223.5 to tie with Lenas Buddy Nic (PT) and Jake Telford for the second-highest cow score. All told, with four solid runs marked no lower than a 220 throughout the four-event finals, it was enough to clinch the title, even with Call Me Mitch and Ralls’ epic 225-point fence run. “He just stayed hooked the whole time and let me handle him when I needed to,” said Phillips, who surpassed $500,000 in lifetime earnings with this win, said of his fence work in
the finals. “He took ahold of the cow real good down at the end. He’s, by far, the best horse I’ve ever ridden.” “It was so exciting,” said DT Horses LLC owner Dean Tuftin, who purchased Hickory Holly Time from Gardiner Quarter Horses a few years ago. “It was really just the pinnacle for the horse to have an opportunity to show on this level with all these horses and perform at his best.” Hickory Holly Time now has an EquiStat record of more than $230,000. In 2013, Phillips rode the 2010 stallion to the Intermediate Open Championship at the NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity and finished 10th in the Open finals. The following year, they took top honors in the Open at the NRCHA Derby. In 2015, they finished as the Open Reserve Champions at the NRCHA Stallion Stakes, and they also topped the Open Hackamore at the 2016 NRCHA World Championship Show. This was the second time Hickory Holly Time had competed in the World’s Greatest Horseman. They drew a check in last year’s prelims, but were unable to make the finals. Call Me Mitch and Ralls, who is nearing the $1 million mark in earnings, finished as the reserve champions with a composite score of 888. They sent home a finals check for $25,000 to owner Estelle Roitblat, plus an additional $3,250 for their performances in the prelims. Call Me Mitch pushed his lifetime record to more than $150,000 while in Fort Worth.
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World’s Greatest Horseman Champions Hickory Holly Time and Kelby Phillips.
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Northeast Friesian Horse Club Selects Board for 2018 ARTICLE SUBMITTED BY DIANNE DAKOWICZ; PHOTOGRAPHY BY TIM DALI
THE NORTHEAST FRIESIAN HORSE Club’s (NEFHC) Annual General Meeting/ Awards Banquet was held on February 3, 2018. The 2017 Horse of the Year was awarded to Berend Van’t Grupje, owned by Kyle Fernald. A complete list of the year-end awards are listed under the “year ends” tab on our website at nefhc.com. The club is now under the leadership of a new president, and some new and past members were elected to the Board Of Directors. We welcome Daniel Dali Haber as President, Susan Porter as Vice President, Beth Coushaine as Treasurer, and Cheryl St. Amour as Secretary. Dianne Dakowicz, Rebecca Eccard, and Kyle Fernald were also added to the 2018 Board. President Dan Dali Haber owns
Mountain View Training Center in Granby, MA, a premier training facility with a 47-stall barn, specializing in the training and showing of Friesians. He owns five Friesians and currently has 19 in training. Dan’s energy and experience comes to our club with lots of enthusiasm. He looks forward to meeting everyone at one of our events. Vice President Susan Porter was one of the founding members of our club, holding the position of president for many years. A Friesian Horse Association of North America member since 1989, she was instrumental in getting the Friesian Kuering to New England. Susan’s knowledge of the Friesian breeding lines is apparent, as she has bred many stars and a Model Mare. She is currently an active
breeder with foals due this year. Beth Coushaine-Goddeau, our new treasurer, brings her 20-plus years as a professional accountant to the club. Riding most of her life, her dream of owning a Friesian came true with Finnegan. She rides with Friesians in Pink, shows, and trail rides. Secretary Cheryl St. Amour is volunteering her time to promote the Friesian with Friesians in Pink’s drill team with her mare, Teannah. Cheryl also competes in dressage and hunter/ jumper shows. Dianne Dakowicz, a member since 1999, with her Friesian Tsjirk fan Fjildsicht, also known as “Cherub,” was seen on the Friesian show circuit from 2003 until retiring to trail riding in 2013. Dianne has served as a board member of this club since 2011. Rebecca Eccard has been showing and training Friesians across the U.S. since 2007. She has been very active in organizing many of the clubs functions. She is currently competing in dressage with her gelding and showing her client’s horses. Kyle Fernald is the owner of BVG Performance Horses at Spring Creek Farm in Barrington, NH. He and his gelding, Berand Van’t Grupje, have been successfully winning championships in pleasure, road hack, and dressage. Our NEFHC Classic Horse Show and later, summer International Friesian Show Horse Association rated show details and entry forms, can be found on our website at nefhc.com.
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Yankee Walkers: Gaited Horses of New England Members Introduced to Humane Society of the United States’ New “Now That’s a Walking Horse!” Grant Program SUBMITTED BY LOREN STEVENS
BRYANT TAYLOR AND EMMA Vogel, from the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), were our featured guests at the annual Yankee Walkers Fellowship Dinner, held at Storrowtown Tavern in West Springfield, MA, during Equine Affaire last November. In their roles at HSUS, they travel the country to inform their constituency of the advances and
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reforms in equine welfare and to lobby for equine issues, including the political battle to end soring. Bryant Taylor, Program Coordinator, and Emma Vogel, Project Assistant, together plan forums, research material, write articles, promote the cause, and attend equine events, such as Equine Affaire. Specifically, HSUS’s Equine Department works to stop domestic slaughter and the shipping of horses for slaughter across our borders, partner with the Jockey Club to institute medication reform in race horses, help homeless horses through promoting shelters and adoption, and end soring of Performance Tennessee Walking Horses and promote sound, flat shod gaited horses. “It is important to speak up for horses that do not have a voice. That is what we do here at HSUS, and we want people to get involved,” comments Taylor. Not only did these two interesting and compassionate professionals engage our dinner group with their evidence regarding the important work of HSUS, but they also introduced the Yankee Walkers to a new grant program sponsored by the Humane Society, called, “Now, That’s A Walking Horse!” The purpose of this grant is to highlight the capable and versatile flat shod Tennessee Walking Horse and to publicly spotlight these
Left to Right: Bryant Taylor, Emma Vogel, Julie Dillon, Loren Stevens, and Liz Graves show the marketing and application for the grant, “Now That’s a Walking Horse!”
flat shod horses and their riders throughout the country. The marketing goal is to empower and energize flat shod owners, swinging the attention from the performance horse to promote the work of natural Walking Horses and their dedicated riders. The grant recognizes amateur owners and riders of registered Tennessee Walking Horses who are promoting their horses in nontraditional activities. Applicants can receive up to $1,000 per application to continue their work with sound, flat shod, or barefoot registered Tennessee Walking Horses. Consider applying for the grant if you and your Tennessee
Walking Horse enjoy participating in dressage, driving, competitive trail riding, endurance riding, trail obstacle competitions, natural horsemanship competitions, reining, cowboy mounted shooting, vaulting, jumping, or agility competitions. Additionally, the grant will also assist with hosting natural horsemanship clinics and therapeutic horsemanship programs. The HSUS is interested in more applications for “Now That’s a Walking Horse!” For more information, please visit the Humane Society of the United States at humanesociety.org/walkinghorseawards. You can also contact Bryant Taylor at 301-258-1533.
International Friesian Show Horse Association Profiles Co-Founder, Gareth Selwood SUBMITTED BY MALA TYLER
ANYONE WHO HAS BEEN AROUND the show ring in the Friesian circuit knows the name, Gareth Selwood. He is often found winning national titles and taking victory passes with his many successful clients, including World Champions Annette fan’e Hamsterheide and Karsten van de Noeste Hoeve. But before he was a world-class trainer, Gareth Selwood was a young boy who found solace amongst the horses at a stable near his family’s home 102 EQUINE
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in Brussels, Belgium. “I was bullied as a child, and I turned to horses when I felt like there was nowhere else to turn,” recalls Gareth. “Horses were always happy to see me, and once I learned to ride, they gave me wings to do things I never thought possible.” For Gareth, horses would allow him to soar to unimaginable heights of success. After moving to the United States in 1976, Gareth graduated high school early,
spending as much time as possible riding and showing horses including Missouri Foxtrotters, Walking Horses, Arabians, Morgans, Paints, and Andalusians. He opened his own farm, Selwood Park, in Wisconsin and there he became acquainted with the Friesian breed. “Some of my Andalusian clients in Wisconsin started to buy Friesians,” says Gareth, “and soon I had many in training.” With the Friesian breed growing in popularity, there needed to be a venue to show them. It was this necessity that compelled Gareth and Tammy Hildreth to create the International Friesian Show Horse Association (IFSHA) in 2003. When IFSHA joined the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF), Gareth was honored to judge the first national Friesian horse
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show and participate as a panelist at the first Judge’s Education Clinic. Year after year, Gareth grew his reputation as a trainer, earning countless national and world titles. Currently, as the manager and head trainer at Lorick Stables in Youngstown, NY, Gareth is enjoying his pinnacle of success. Amongst his lengthy list of accomplishments are three USEF Equestrian of Honor awards and the Bill Robinson Trophy. “I have learned my trade from every horse I have worked with,” says Gareth. “My employers and clients continue to put the horse first and let me exhibit them to their best advantage and according to the particular needs and strengths of each horse…every Friesian in my barn at Lorick Stables is making me a better horseman.” Gareth takes pride in helping his clients reach their full potential, taking special pleasure in training riding and
Gareth Selwood driving Karsten van de Noeste Hoeve, owned by Kirk and Sally Allgaier, at the 2017 IFSHA World Champion Country Pleasure Driving Open.
driving horses for amateur owners to show themselves. Additionally, he tries to be a mentor for future leaders in the equine world. “I would like to encourage all parents to indulge their children with horses in any way they can afford. In the long run, they will
benefit tenfold from the experience,” says Gareth, who knows firsthand how horses can change a child’s life. “I appreciate horses like I did when I was a kid. They have given me a life and purpose and continue to be the reason I get up every morning.”
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Rhode Island Arabian Horse Association Anticipates Quarterly Meeting SUBMITTED BY CYNTHIA DOWNS
PHOTOS: (ABOVE) AVALON; (BELOW) CHELSEA LITTLEFIELD
APRIL SHOWERS BRING...RIDING between the raindrops, longer days with our horses, and planting pansies around our farms and flower boxes. Rhode Island Arabian Horse Association (RIAHA) is kicking off spring right with our quarterly meeting to be held on April 8, 2018. The meeting will be a special one, with a discussion on being mentally prepared for your ride, methods to use, and exercises to help you reach your goals this year. Being focused to ride, whether you are hitting the trails, taking a lesson, or entering the show ring, is important to connect with your horse, maximize your learning experience, build confidence, and achieve success. Be sure to check out our new and improved website for the location and starting time of the meeting.
Magicaul Seekret GOA, also known as “Kane,” owned by Chelsea Littlefield.
You can find our revamped website, with many thanks to Rebecca Murphy for her tireless work to modernize the site, at riarabianhorseassociation.com. The site is filled with great information and all the forms you need for membership, scholarship, and year-end awards! Check it out, and don’t forget to like us on Facebook! We would like to welcome our new member, Chelsea Littlefield, to RIAHA and congratulate her on her purchase of the Half-Arabian gelding Magicaul Seekret GOA, also known as “Kane.” Kane and Chelsea are already having a blast together and making plans for the 2018 season. Chelsea and her partner, Max Carbone, have been making a lot of equine improvements to their home farm, Enchanted Garden Farm in Woodstock, CT, with the addition of a new 60'x140'
outdoor arena. RIAHA continues to plan exciting events for the year. The dressage clinic with United States Dressage Federation Silver Medalist Renee Surprenant is shaping up for August as well as a fun day and potluck ride during the summer months. Stay tuned, and happy horse time! April 2018
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Over the years, King has developed a team of highly experienced and well-trained crews; all recruited from the Amish/ Mennonite communities surrounding their office and shop facilities in New Holland, PA. King’s beautiful, highly functional designs feature fine details and superior craftsmanship, while their high quality standards are sustained by their continuity and longevity of service. In addition to its construction teams, King has an in-house staff to manage engineering, drafting, project scheduling, materials purchasing, and the many administrative functions required by an active, multi-faceted business. King is well prepared to manage multiple projects of any size and complexity. To maintain their all-important quality control, King provides all the framing and finish materials for each project, rather than sourcing materials locally. King also designs and builds all of its own components: stalls, grilles, aisle and loft doors, Dutch doors, cupolas, and an assortment of fittings for the barn interiors. In addition to carpentry, King has masons to complete the stone and stucco work that is often an integral part of their designs. Over the past 40 years, King has completed more than 2,000 projects throughout the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic. King’s building territory encompasses Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia.
Pleasant Ridge Builders PLEASANTRIDGEBUILDERSINC.COM For Pleasant Ridge Builders, “pleasant” isn’t just part of a business name. Started in 2002, the small Wingdale, NY, company works to ensure that every customer is completely satisfied, no matter the size of the project. With a small staff, every client receives the same level of attention and care. Working with a network of top-notch contractors and workers, the staff at Pleasant Ridge is devoted to detail. Whether drafting blueprints for a brand new barn or renovating a historic site, the quality of work is unmatched. The Pleasant Ridge team has built many types of structures, from entire farm developments to horse barns, outbuildings, utility arenas, and everything in between. The team prides itself on taking designs and molding them into comfortable parts of life. In keeping with customer satisfaction, Pleasant Ridge Builders aim to make projects as affordable as possible for their clients. No matter a client’s budget (think run-in shed versus giant indoor arena), the team works to ensure quality and function. Does your backyard feel lonely without a barn? Do you wish you could take your riding inside during the winter? Look no further than Pleasant Ridge Builders, who will turn your dreams into reality—all with a smile. Visit us on the web at pleasantridgebuildersinc.com or call us today at 914-248-4850.
Precise Buildings PRECISEBUILDINGS.COM Since 2002, Precise Buildings has been designing, building, and restoring exceptional structures, from unique barns to indoor arenas. A full-service custom builder located in the heart of Lancaster County, Precise has helped restore the landscape in Chester County, PA, and many properties in Northern Maryland and New Jersey. Precise specializes in crafting buildings using
BARNS, ARENAS, FENCING, AND FOOTING | SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION modern design and construction with traditional Amish craftsmanship. This longstanding foundation drives Precise to create the highest quality structures in the industry. Whether new construction or barn restoration, many considerations go into a Precise building. For example, a barn with a post frame, metal roof, and metal or wood siding is the easiest to build quickly at a reasonable price. Many people will opt to upgrade to a shingle roof over plywood sheeting to minimize the pounding of rain overhead. Others will add cupolas for additional venting and louvered gable vents. Steel-framed arenas allow for a much greater width than the post-framed arenas, but at a higher price point. Building size impacts design and materials choices, and impacts the final price. An 80' x 200' arena will allow most disciplines to work unobstructed; sidewalls at 16' will allow jumping at any height. Once these dimensions are determined, the client can focus on material, door, and window choices. Light and ventilation are also considerations. Split sliding doors, sliding windows, skylight panels, and gable windows allow for light and ventilation. Precise designs window and lighting arrangements that minimize shadows. Precise ensures that its buildings have the most ventilation possible, the best natural lighting, and a door system that allows for the greatest access while helping airflow in the warm weather months. Precise Buildings works with clients to factor all the variables into their building equation, to build the best structures at any price point. To learn more, visit precisebuildings.com or call 717-768-3200.
Ramm Horse Fencing and Stalls RAMMFENCE.COM Dear Debbie, We are in the planning stages for pastures for our future horses. We plan to have five to six smaller sized pastures on our 5.25 acres. (We would like to rotate to keep some grass.) What is the minimum width recommended for a pasture, and how many horses per smaller pasture would you recommend? Hi Sara, The rule of thumb is one horse per acre, up to five acres. After five acres you may put more horses in the pasture. When it comes to pastures, we need to think of your horses being able to run and turn a corner easily without getting hurt or hitting your fence (and just being able to be a horse). The smaller the pasture is, the more abuse it will receive, which results in more maintenance. If your horses are more laid back, if you exercise them regularly, or if you have fewer horses, a narrow pasture may work for you. Just remember that if you see signs of wear to your fence, repair it and make some changes with your turnout patterns (fewer horses in one area, night turnout, etc.). I hope this has given you some food for thought. If you would like to discuss your particular situation, please call toll free at 1-800-434-6302.
Shed Man SHEDMAN.COM Shed Man, located in New Lebanon and Brunswick, NY, is the area’s leading provider of beautiful, durable, and long lasting outdoor buildings. Sheds, garages, gazebos, you name it; Shed Man will help you make the right decision for your individual
needs and budget. They have the tools and experience to prepare the site, and Shed Man offers free delivery within 70 miles with a minimum purchase of $2,500. Stop in and see the products in person or online at shedman.com. Display lots are located at 906 New York RT 20 in New Lebanon, 4021 State Route 2 in Brunswick, and 14 River Road, in Hinsdale, MA. Take a leisurely walk and see what size and style are right for you. In-stock buildings are available for purchase, or you can order one to your specifications. There are custom options such as skylights, transoms, window boxes, double doors, garage doors, doors with windows, cupolas, weathervanes, concrete floors, and more. Owners Gaston and Sue Robert created Shed Man about three decades ago. Originally a homebuilder, Gaston shifted gears in 1987. Now, more than 30 years later, the business continues to flourish. Gaston is still closely involved in all steps of the shed-making process. He continues to help his team build, deliver, and install their products. Susanne heads the business side of the operation. She is most often found in the office or outside helping customers. For directions and hours, visit shedman.com. For more information about products, call 800-823-1097.
Snug Cottage Hardware SNUGCOTTAGEHARDWARE.COM Snug Cottage Hardware is the best choice for quality gate hardware. We are dedicated to producing durable, robust, and easy-to-use hinges and latches that will stand the test of time. Snug Cottage Hardware was founded by an equine veterinarian who was dissatisfied with the selection and quality of hardware available to local farms. He imported hardware from the United Kingdom for use on his own property that better achieved his aesthetic, functional, and quality needs. After successfully working with this hardware on his projects, he began importing these products to North America and later started manufacturing several new designs. For more than 20 years, Snug Cottage Hardware has set the standard for high quality fencing hardware by providing their customers with a selection of attractive, substantial, and durable products in finishes that won’t rust. Snug Cottage Hardware has recently added a variety of free gate plans to our website. These plans provide clear written and graphic directions to assist fencing professionals and do-it-yourself weekend warriors in building a range of standard to unique gates, using materials that are readily available at most lumber yards. The gate plans recommend Snug Cottage Hardware pairings, creating a gate system that will perform well and look great. In addition to ranch and rail-gate hardware, we also offer a full range of beautiful, heavy duty, high quality hardware for barn doors, carriage houses, and residential fencing.
We Cover Equine Structures WECOVER.NET/EQUINE We Cover Equine Structures is known for being the stand alone, highest end equine custom designed facility to hit the United States within the last 10 years. Our structure itself is an elegant mix of fabric paneled roofing with a sturdy unique galvanized steel structure and truss system. The ability to finish the interior and exterior in any design capacity makes it a step above anything currently on the market. April 2018
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SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION | BARNS, ARENAS, FENCING, AND FOOTING The We Cover design team has the ability to bring a fabricroofed, pavilion style arena to any property that is then finished in a customized fashion, which is rarely found in equine facility design. The We Cover structure brings the premier experience in equestrian riding arenas for the client. We Cover is an engineered fabric roof design that has the ability to be custom designed to fit your estate’s architectural elegance outside, while offering bright, wide open space inside. Clients are able to achieve any equine facility dreams by choosing the architecture and materials they want for their riding arena. Create a sense of majesty and splendor with beautiful materials such as granite stone, reclaimed barn wood, river rock, and more. Utilize custom estate colors and logos. There is nothing like We Cover Equine Structures on the equestrian market today. With projects in Canada and the United States, We Cover is the go-to source for elegant and stylish design inclusive of competitive pricing. Please contact We Cover Equine Structures today for your design consult at wecover.net/equine.
White Horse Construction, Inc. WHCHORSEBARNS.COM As you drive through the countryside, you will notice many different types of barns. Have you ever stopped to imagine all of the possibilities that a barn can be? Barns are the shelters of horses, the holders of hobbies and workshops, and functional units for storage. A clean and userfriendly barn can become a place of sanctuary from the daily stressors in our fast-paced lives. A place where we can tend newborn puppies, colts, and calves and watch them grow into their adult lives. A place where our children can learn the value of honest work while also soaking up the precious moments of a sunset with loved ones. A barn is truly a place where memories are made and dreams are realized, especially to those who were married in a barn. Most of all, however, your barn should add value to your estate or farmstead while protecting your investments from the elements. With our innovative designs, your personal ideas, and today’s wide variety of building materials, the possibilities for a barn’s construction and purpose are endless. Here at White Horse Construction, Inc., we have come to understand that part of success is continuing to develop the next generation. Whether it is a small run-in shed or a larger timber-frame barn, garage, indoor arena, or renovation project, let us put our experience to work for you as you plan to build or renovate your barn. Check out our website at whchorsebarns.com to see our gallery of completed projects. You can also call the office at 610-593-5559 to schedule a meeting. We would be glad to share more ideas and possibilities.
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that can absorb the weight of animals, thus preventing injury from the splintering and cracking that is often associated with wood or PVC fences. Plus, WindRiver Fence looks great—its lines are sleek, and it is available in a variety of colors and sizes, including 2Rail, 3Rail, 4Rail, and 5Rail. WindRiver Fence comes with a 20-year warranty and is proudly manufactured in the U.S., right in Latrobe PA, home of Mr. Rogers! Call WindRiver Fence today at 1-800-269-4672 for a free estimate or email us at sales@aeo1.com. We will work with you to discuss your needs, develop a customized order, and arrange a fast delivery. We also offer an environmentally friendly fence line in black, Black Recycled Fence (BRF), which is both affordable and durable. The good news—for each mile of BRF fence installed, tens of thousands of pounds of plastic are saved from polluting our water and filling our landfills. To learn more about BRF, please visit recycledblackfence.com. WindRiver Fence is beautiful going in and remains so, year after maintenance-free year, and is the best choice for your animals and your property. For more information, please visit our website at windriverfence.com.
Wordley Martin Premium Equestrian Surfaces WORDLEYMARTIN.COM Wordley Martin Premium Equestrian Surfaces provides arena architecture, construction, installation, custom footing, and training facility products. Using a blend of footing and surfacing materials, Wordley Martin Equestrian offers the best premium performance horse riding rings in North America. Wordley Martin was founded in 2008 by international show jumpers Sharn Wordley and Craig Martin, who recognized the opportunity for footing improvements in the U.S. after competing at USEF events on basic sand or grass surfaces. After riding throughout the world and experiencing many surfaces and a variety of arenas, Sharn Wordley and Craig Martin wanted to bring quality footing and arena construction to North America. There has since been marked improvement in the footing at large event venues, bringing awareness to the importance of training surfaces at private facilities. Wordley Martin has focused on serving these private property owners with a business goal to design, install, and remodel exceptional arenas and provide a variety of facility products and maintenance services. Their annual servicing program and WM Arena Drag allows clients to keep their ring in perfect form, and their extensive line of products help clients create their dream facility. Wordley Martin doesn’t just install and maintain rings; they complete the vision with custom Stall Systems, Odyssey Thunder Spas and Exercisers, plus PJ and Eurimport Jump Collections. Your horse’s health, soundness, and longevity depend on the quality of your facility design and daily training surface. Whether your discipline is jumping, dressage, eventing, or hunters, our arenas provide your horse with an ideal environment to train and thus compete safely and confidently. Wordley Martin Equestrian has become the choice of Olympians, USET members, Pan American Games medalists, and others who value quality riding rings. Contact Wordley Martin for a free estimate on your facility projects online, email info@wordleymartin.com, call the office at 561-328-9770, or contact Craig at 561-818-4299.
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803. 648. 8660 . www.CarolinaHorseProperties.com . 800. 880. 0108
Calvary Training Center MIKE HOSANG or BRIAN CAVANAUGH . $4,900,000
Picture-perfect property with a host of potential uses in Bluffton, SC includes 43+ acres, beautiful lake, Low Country home with 7 bedrooms and 4.5 baths, education center with offices and classrooms, and extensive infrastructure that could handle a 100-unit development. The world class equestrian facility includes 25 stalls, tack rooms, grooms’ lounge and baths, wash stalls, storage and 42,000 square foot covered arena.
Windsor Oaks MIKE HOSANG or BRIAN CAVANAUGH . $1,300,000
Stunning private country estate on 30 lovely acres with beautiful live oaks! Custom home features 5 bedrooms & 4 baths, well-appointed kitchen with granite counter tops, high ceilings and wood flooring throughout. Attached 4 car garage plus finished basement space. Property has 2 large enclosed metal buildings with separate electrical service, plumbing & septic.
Greener Pastures . $599,000
Call COURTNEY CONGER
Custom brick home with 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths, 3-stall center aisle barn with tack room, 8-acre pasture with 4 feeding pens and run-in shed, 4 paddocks, 2 more run-in sheds, and 40x50 Hoover work shop on over 41 acres of board fenced pasture & woods. Miles of riding on groomed trails and adjoining dirt roads, all located in Aiken’s east side equestrian corridor!
The Polo Club . $1,200,000
Hickory Hill Farm THOMAS BOSSARD . $699,000
MIKE HOSANG or BRIAN CAVANAUGH
An early century charmer, originally built as a clubhouse for Whitney Polo Field. Directly across from Aiken's Training Track in Historic Horse District, with easy access to race tracks, polo fields, Hitchcock Woods riding reserve, plus downtown & south side shopping. Enjoy the wrap-around porch with picturesque views. Keep cozy in front of the 5 fireplaces. Beautiful hardwood floors and original details enhance this historic property that also boasts ample paddock space.
Fabulous 21 acre horse farm in Chime Bell Chase equestrian community includes custom 3 bedroom, 3 bath farm house, in ground pool with patio & pergola, 6-stall center aisle barn with tack room & wash area, and 3 large board fenced paddocks with run-in sheds for each.
Old Buckland Barn Call COURTNEY CONGER . $1,425,000
Historic training facility in Aiken’s downtown Horse District has spacious 2,787 square foot main residence, combining 2 original cottages with central great room. Cottage is delightfully renovated with wood floors, granite counter tops and all appliances. There are 2 converted race barns with 15 expanded stalls total, board fenced paddocks, grooms’ apartment, dressage arena with mirror.
King’s Ridge JANE PAGE THOMPSON . $836,000
Woolworth House Call COURTNEY CONGER . $790,000
Historic Winter Colony cottage with stables in downtown Aiken just steps from Hitchcock Woods! Delightful 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath home, updated in recent years, features high ceilings, wood floors, fireplace, and wall of windows overlooking patio and paddocks. For horses, there is a 3-stall shed row barn.
Willow Hill Farm . $1,150,000
COURTNEY CONGER or JANE PAGE THOMPSON
Artfully situated to capture vibrant sunsets, this spectacular home has 5,100 square feet under roof with verandas and screened porch overlooking sparkling pool and lake. Exceptional craftsmanship evident in designer details in this 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath home with studio apartment and several barn sites on 5 acres in gated equestrian community.
Historic 1910 farm recently updated features main residence with original woodwork, modernized kitchen, 5 bedrooms each with full bath. Brick home with 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths for guests or grooms. For horses, there are 2 original barns with a total of 18 stalls plus hay storage; and 8 fenced paddocks, each with run-in shed. Rolling pastures and riding arena complete the 22.81 acre farm.
Indigo Cottage
Call JACK ROTH . $489,000
Snaffle Bit Farm
FRANK STARCHER or JACK ROTH . $535,000
NEW custom built 3 bedroom home in Three Runs Plantation equestrian community on over 5 acres, this Southern style timber frame home features exposed posts & beams, cathedral ceilings, heart pine floors, gourmet kitchen with granite counter tops & stainless steel appliances, fireplace, mud room and 2-car garage. NEW 2-stall open barn & fencing!
Cedar Meadows SUZAN McHUGH . $549,000
Fabulous horse property in completely private setting with beautiful landscaping. Beautifully maintained home has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, gleaming hardwood floors throughout. Property is 7 acres fenced and cross fenced with access to miles of trails. Center aisle barn has 3 large stalls, large feed/storage area and tack room.
Amazing brand new custom home on an acre in New Bridge Polo & Country Club features 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, large kitchen with granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances, luxurious main level master suite, fireplace, finished bonus room with bath, with oak & tile flooring throughout. Entertain outdoors with wraparound porches and deck overlooking polo field.
Courtney Conger 803.645.3308 Suzan McHugh 803.292.8525
Mike Hosang 803.270.6358 Thomas Bossard 803.640.2845
Fire Tower Farm . $499,000
COURTNEY CONGER
Charming 4 bedroom farm house with wood floors, open floor plan, fireplace and chef’s kitchen. For horses, farm includes 4-stall center aisle barn with unfinished loft space and over 8 acres of irrigated coastal pastures with water and 3-board fencing.
Frank Starcher Jack Roth 803.270.6623 803.341.8787 Brian Cavanaugh Jane Page Thompson 803.624.6072 803.215.8232
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Lazy K Tack .......................................................55 Lubrisyn ............................................................... 1 Lucerne Farms................................................... 5 Martin Auctioneers........................................75 Mass Horsemen’s Council...................68, 84 Meadowbrook Gypsies .................................. 9 MSPCA at Nevins............................................63 Myhre Equine Clinic ......................................78 New England Dressage Assoc..................49 New Hampshire Horse & Trail .................45 New Hampshire Hunter Jumper Assoc...........39 Norfolk Hunt Club .................................38, 76 Old Salem Farm..............................................72 Paul Congelosi Trailer Sales......................15 PhotoArt By Jill................................................35 Pleasant Ridge Builders .............................18 Poulin Grain......................................................57 Precise Buildings............................................43 Priefert Ranch Equipment .......................... 3 Ramm Horse Fencing & Stalls .................43 Reveal 4-N-1 ....................................................89 Schleese Saddlery Service.........................83 Shed Man...........................................................90 SmartPak Equine ............................11, 13, 14 Smith Worthington.......................................75 Snug Cottage Hardware .............................83 Spalding Laboratories .................................31 Springfield Fence...........................................89 Stineman Ribbon Company .....................90 Sweet Peet Of New York.............................78 T J Holmes .........................................................89 The Carriage Shed ........................................... 4 Transformer Equine .....Inside Back Cover Twin State Saddlebred Association............19 United States Hunter Jumper Assoc ..........10 Vermont Summer Festival .......................... 7 Vetericyn............................................................55 We Cover............................................................19 Weston-Wayland Horse Show .................30 White Haven Farm ........................................54 White Horse Construction .........................24 William Raveis Luxury Properties .......113 Wordley Martin ...............................................63 Yankee Walker Gaited Horses Of New England .............................................................90
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APRIL 14-15 | NHDEA WORKSHOP WITH HORSEMANSHIP TRAINER SHARON WILSIE, Irish Pleasure Farm, Newton, NH. CONTACT: klomalley@hughes.net. 15 | CHATFIELD HOLLOW TRAIL RIDE, Killingworth, CT. CONTACT: Jen Boggiatto, 203-915-1027. 19-22 | HITS CULPEPER COMMONWEALTH NATIONAL, Culpeper, VA. CONTACT: hitsshows.com. 20-22 | IEA HUNT SEAT NATIONAL FINALS, New York State Fairgrounds, Syracuse, NY. CONTACT: rideiea.org. 21 | BSTRA TRAIL WORK DAY, West Hill Dam, Uxbridge, MA. CONTACT: Becky, 508-476-3960, bstra@charter.net, bstra. org. 21-22 | CTRA CAMP BOARDMAN OPENING, Goshen, CT. CONTACT: Pat Gogolya, 860-485-9092.
»MAY 04-05 | HORSE POWER FARM CROSSCOUNTRY DERBY, Canterbury CT. CONTACT: Ann Bowie, bowiea@sbcglobal.net, horsepowerfarm.info, 860-334-1772.
12 | BSTRA EARLY MEMORIAL DAY PLEASURE RIDE, Stone Arbor Farm, Upton, MA. CONTACT: Lynn, 508-476-7094, lynnparesky@aol.com, bstra.org.
05 | BSTRA MENDON TRAIL WORK DAY, Inman Hill, Mendon, MA. CONTACT: Becky, 508-476-3960, bstra@charter.net, bstra.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.
05 | CTRA BLESSING OF THE MOUNTS, Cheshire, CT. CONTACT: Christel Maturo, 475-414-6240; Cathy Clouse, 203507-7360. 06 | NHC NEW ENGLAND HUNTS FOXHOUND SHOW, The Steeplechase Course, Medfield, MA. CONTACT: Ruth Lawler, relawler@comcast.net, norfolkhunt.com.
22 | AKF CROSS-COUNTRY DERBY, Apple Knoll Farm, Millis, MA. CONTACT: appleknoll.com.
06 | CTRA WHITE MEMORIAL RIDE, Litchfield, CT. CONTACT: Pat Gogolya, 860485-9092.
26-29 | FALLS CREEK FARM CQHA SHOW, Oneco, CT. CONTACT: Marge Tanner, (603) 746-3813, margetanner@aol. com, www.fallscreekfarm.com/list.events.
06 | CRDA DRESSAGE SHOW, Apple Knoll Farm, Millis, MA. CONTACT: appleknoll.com.
28-29 | CRDA ADULT CAMP, 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.
29 | CTRA MANSFIELD HOLLOW PARK RIDE, Mansfield, CT. CONTACT: Ginger Tullai, 860-705-5537. 29 | BSTRA PARK SERVE DAY, Douglas State Forest, Douglas, MA. CONTACT: Becky, 508-476-3960, bstra@charter.net, bstra.org.
11-13 | NHH&TA ANNUAL OPEN HORSE SHOW, Deerfield Fairgrounds, Deerfield, NH. CONTACT: John Lampropoulos, 603-770-1884, sheri2517@hotmail. com, nhhta.org.
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, 860-309-0673; Stacey Dionne, 860-601-2624. 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, 860-485-9092. 26-29 | BSTRA MEMORIAL DAY CAMPOUT, Myles Standish State Forest, Carver, MA. CONTACT: Rose, 401-462-4805, rzariczny@verizon.net, bstra.org.
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