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A Silent Conversation Making sense of the half halt. By Pamela Mansfield
features 38 Test Your Western Brain Power! By Karen Elizabeth Baril
42 Modifying the Move Up
A look at the new USEA Modified Division. By Christina Keim
48 Equestrian Entrepreneurs
Three small businesses talk about getting their start and how to turn your equine-related idea into a salable venture. By Kandace York
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A Fresh Start The year is jusT geTTing sTarTed and if one of your new year’s resolutions was making your unique equine idea a business venture, we have just the article for you. Writer, Kandace york, sat down with three equestrian entrepreneurs who have turned their dreams into a reality and gathered up some helpful tips to get started in this tough market. Turn to page 48 to read more about these pioneers. This month we also take a look at a big change happening in the eventing world—the creation of the Modified division. in 2014 this level was conceptualized to bridge the gap in difficulty between the Training and Preliminary levels and is now becoming a reality for 2017. To read more about the new level, and find out if you can expect to see it at an event near you, turn to page 42. We round out the month with a great instructional article on the half halt (page 34)—it’s not just for dressage riders—and a fun quiz to test your western tack knowledge (page 38). We hope you’ll find something you like in this month’s issue and as always, send your thoughts to us at editorial@equinejournal. com. We love hearing from you. Since hay is the first consideration when it comes to nutrition, skimping on quality could keep your horse from doing his best for you. Do your best for your horse. Feed Standlee Premium Western Forage®. All natural. Always available.
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MATTERS OF THE HEART
zMe with my beloved Basset Hound, Humphrey Bogart.
it’s never easy to say goodbye to a loved one, whether it’s a horse, dog, or family member. For most of us, our animals feel like family—our dogs and cats live and sometimes even sleep with us, and their schedules run parallel to ours. They are the first ones to greet you at the door when you arrive home after a stressful workday, and are always at your side, loving you unconditionally. nine years ago, we had to say goodbye to our family horse—my husband’s horse of 14 years—and it wasn’t easy. she was about 32 years old at the time, lived a good life, and was the best partner my husband could ask for growing up. although she could be your typical spooky mare (and was terrified of cameras), he didn’t fall off her once. He took care of her and she took care of him. later in her life, when winnie was unable to show, my mother-in-law did some light riding on her, and when she moved down to georgia and i moved into the picture and married my husband, my dreams came true of owning a horse when i “inherited” winnie. At the time, she was no longer fit for riding, but it didn’t matter to me. I spent my days at the barn grooming her coat that had become thick from Cushing’s disease, and in the summer, i would be glad to simply bathe her or hose her down on hot days and meander around the barn with her while she grazed. it wasn’t easy to say goodbye to her. we knew that she had developed cancer, and that eventually it would be time to let her go, but we were unsure of when that time would come. eventually it did, and although i was afraid to stay with her when the vet came to put her down in the evening, i said my goodbyes to her with a kiss on the muzzle. it was extremely difficult for me to let her go, but I wanted to give my husband some privacy with his best friend of 14 years, the “woman” who had preceded me. i was recently reminded of this turn of events a couple weeks ago when my husband and i lost our beloved basset hound, who we referred to as bogie. we had gotten him within the first year we were married, and he was the “other” love of my life. He was mischievous, energetic, and stubborn, all wrapped into a small package of love. From the time we got him, he was dealt a bad hand when it came to his health, but JP and i made sure that he received the care that he deserved, and because of that, we were lucky enough to spend close to 10 amazing years with him. due to his poor health from an early age, we were not surprised when, a couple months ago, we took him to tufts Cummings school of veterinary Medicine, and he was diagnosed with prostate cancer. My husband and i were both devastated, but we tried to mentally prepare ourselves for what was coming. i prayed that we would be able to keep him through the holidays, and we were able to spend Christmas with him. a few short days later, his health quickly deteriorated, and on december 29, it was time. overnight, he was unable to walk, and we knew that if we tried to hold onto him any longer, it would have been selfish of us. no matter how much we tried to mentally prepare to say goodbye, it wasn’t enough. it never is, and it never will be. But as difficult of a time this has been, I know I am not alone. the equestrian community is wonderful, as we know how to pick one another up when we are down, and we share the same passion and love for animals. i am thankful to my pets for always teaching me about unconditional love, but i am also forever thankful to my peers, friends, and co-workers for sharing their sympathies and their own experiences with me. together, we can pick one another up, even in the hardest of times.
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[20th] National Love Your Pet Day There is lots of love going around this month. We know that anyone with pets doesn’t need a specific day to love them, but be sure to plant an extra kiss on your puppies and ponies today.
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what she believed to be some of the best foundation bloodlines in the breed. Her commitment to the integrity of the breed is evidenced by her daily hands-on approach to the inner workings of her farm. Barbara approached seasoned trainers Marvin and Felicia Britt. Their training philosophy was simple: provide premium nutrition, meticulous grooming, and a circuit training approach to fitness that keeps horses interested. The Britt’s program is a commitment to consistency and ensuring the horses enjoy what they are doing. At the center of Shenandoah’s show string is their eight-year-old stallion, Young Latcho Lou. “Lou,” as he is known around the barn, is one of those rare
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Early one morning while her family slept, a five-year-old little girl tiptoed out of the house, determined to sneak a ride on her sister’s buckskin horse. By age 10, that same little girl had a pony of her own and a dream soaring in her heart. From that first $50 pony to world class Paints and racing Thoroughbreds, Barbara Williamson has had a lifelong love affair with horses. In 2010, Shenandoah Gypsy Vanner Horses was born and Barbara was in for the ride of her life. Barbara was drawn to Vanners by their exquisite beauty. She became impressed with their athleticism and power, but most of all, she noticed an intelligence and kindness she had yet to experience with other breeds. After years of research, Barbara hand-selected her horses from
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took the show world by storm, winning dozens of championships and national titles in halter and performance and GVHS High Point Awards. She passed her talent and beauty to her daughter, SGV Q’s Miss Maybelline, who as a yearling became a National Supreme Grand Champion. Sahara, being the only Vanner in existence with her unique pedigree, displayed her singularity by taking Reserve Grand Champion at her first show with Shenandoah. Because of her massive body and obvious power, she is often mistaken for a stallion. But one look at her elegant neck, sculpted head, and Hollywood eyeliner, there is no mistaking Sahara’s femininity and caliber. She earned numerous Grand Championships and two National Championships. Like her best friends Miss Q and Maybelline, Sahara loves competition. But the priorities are simple: affection and alfalfa. However, the girls didn’t get all the attention. With a quiet strength all his own, Cool Hand Luke has stolen the hearts of spectators and judges alike with his striking presence. Even though Luke holds 10 National Championships and dozens of Grand Championships, his favorite thing is trail riding with his owner, Barbara. Sharing the Gypsy Vanner breed is only part of Shenandoah’s program. Barbara offers only a few foals for purchase each year. Every Shenandoah foal is a product of proven show champions and foundation bloodlines. These are outstanding athletes that are winning in the show ring. Through a diverse training program geared to pique interest and cultivate courage, each horse is allowed to progress at his own pace. Conditioned with fun and enthusiasm, each young prospect is not only physically fit, but mentally equipped with the confidence necessary to excel in competition. Clients receive advice from trainers, Marvin and Felicia Britt, whether the dream is a show horse or a companion. Owning a Shenandoah horse is not just a purchase, it is a promise. They are committed to these gentle horses and the people that love them. Shenandoah is planning a 2017 Open House where Barbara will announce her latest adventure: The Legend of Castlecomer, a spectacular Gypsy Vanner stallion she imported from Ireland. With so much excitement in the air, it seems Barbara is still having the ride of her life. For more information on Shenandoah Gypsy Vanners, visit shenandoahgypsyvanners.com.
Cool Hand Luke is a 10-time National Champion and GVHS Horse of the Year.
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Sara Lindsay of North Bend, WA, shows some love to her horse of 26 years who taught her, and now her children, how to ride.
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The Perfect Horse By Elizabeth Letts 400 pages, paperback, Penguin Random House; 2016, $28
The author of the beloved The EightyDollar Champion brings another novel that is sure to catch your attention. Written in a way that makes you feel like you are right in the action, The Perfect Horse takes you into the military barns of World War II and on a rescue mission to save Lipizzan stallions from a future of inbreeding to create the ultimate German military horse. Elizabeth Letts tells the story of American soldiers risking their lives for Nazi-stolen horses with a healthy dose of courage and inspiration. BOTTOM LINE: Whether you’re a history buff or just a horse-lover, this actionpacked novel is a must-read.
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Any number of daily life occurrences can trigger anxiety among our equine companions. Pet Acoustics has released a scientifically proven solution for horses dealing with anxiety and stress—the Equine Pet Tunes Bluetooth speaker! The speaker is pre-loaded with special frequency music that is specifically designed for horses and has been clinically tested to reduce stress. In a 2015 study to determine the effect of music in the barn on their emotional state of racehorses, Pet Acoustics’ Equine music was used and results showed the speciesspecific music positively impacted the emotional state and performance of treated horses compared to the control group. The science behind Pet Acoustics music is a process in which frequencies and decibel levels are digitally modified within original compositions according to each animal’s acute hearing levels. Providing ideal sonic environments for pets is a natural method to balance behaviors and has been tested and approved by veterinarians.
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App Alert Struggling to get the perfect photo of your horse with his ears forward? A new app called All Ears has got you covered! Loaded with over 40 different sounds from a crinkling peppermint wrapper to horse’s nickering, this fun app works with your phone’s front and rear facing camera to catch your horse’s attention and help you get the most social media-worthy picture or video. The $2.99 app is available on both Apple and Android phones—you’ll be filling up your camera roll with forward-ear photos in no time!
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The average price of a pound of horse treats is $6.
According to a study done in 2008, peppermint is the horse’s 7th most preferred taste.
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The Exceptional Exmoor Pony By Terisé Cole
» Today, managed herds of Exmoor Ponies can be seen at Exmoor National Park in England. The ponies there are owned by the National Park Authority and private owners. » All Exmoor Ponies are bay or brown with mealy markings around the muzzle, eyes, belly, and flank. The breed’s uniformity is contributed to their pure breeding. » The Equus Survival Trust considers the status of Exmoor
Ponies to be critical, meaning there are only 100 to 300 active breeding mares.
» Exmoor Ponies have what are called toad eyes, meaning they have a hooded ridge above the eye to deflect rain. During the winter, the ponies’ coats are wooly underneath for insulation and have long hairs on top that act similar to a raincoat. » As hairy as the breed is, judges want to see an untrimmed
pony when being shown. Ponies should look natural with no braiding, clipping, or trimming of hair for in-hand classes. Ponies in riding and driving classes can be clipped except for their legs.
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» The first recorded mentions of Exmoor Ponies date back to 1086 and can be found in the Domesday Book. The book states that ponies were living on Exmoor, which was then a Royal Forest that was used for hunting.
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These spur straps were perfect for our too-lazyto-take-her-spurs-off tester who would do just that and end up with stretched out straps. The EZ Spur Straps have Velcro that makes it so you can simply unhook and slide your spur off without having to undo any buckles. Our tester was worried the Velcro might not be strong enough, but the straps stayed as tight through an entire show day as when she first put them on. As a bonus, they can be fully customized to fit any pair of spurs, boot color, or metal hardware, and have the option to be monogrammed. Buy it: ploughmansbelts.com; $30
2. Black Knight Accessories Rider Wristlet
Say goodbye to riding around with your phone jutting into your hip or sliding out of your pocket—the Rider Wristlet is perfect for the stylish rider who wants to keep her belongings secure. Our tester loved this multi-use accessory (it can be hooked onto a belt, carried as a wallet, or looped around your wrist) for both the stable and the streets. At the barn, the wristlet easily snaps onto your belt to hold your essentials during your ride and then unsnaps to be carried as a wallet for your night on the town. Buy it: blackknightaccessories.com; C$60
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An equestrian can never have too many belts, and we loved this one from Ariat. Our tester loved how easy this belt was to put on and take off, thanks to the snap in place of a traditional buckle and how it was wide enough to fit the loops on her favorite breeches. The belt runs true to size and features a cute equestrianesque detail with the closure. Though this belt also comes in brown leather, our tester tried out the black haircalf style and loved the flair that the texture brought to her outfits in and out of the ring. Buy it: ariat.com; $79.95
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These Gel Bands are the anti-boot-rub tools of your dreams. Our tester tried the bands out with her most painful (AKA not ever thoroughly broken in) pair of tall boots and walked away from the barn without even a red mark. The polymer gel on the inside sticks to your skin for protection while the outer layer moves with your boots to keep them from rubbing. From your knee to your ankle, these have enough stretch to fit over any part of your leg that needs protection and are thin enough to be worn under the tightest boots. Though they aren’t the most breathable, our tester concluded that she would rather have a little extra sweat than a painful blister. Buy it: equifit.com; $28.75
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Our testers: This month, our Prepurchase Exam was conducted by: Terisé Cole, Editorial Assistant/Web Editor.
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Ready for the Road Part II: Go Forward for Safe Trailer Loading By Karen Elizabeth Baril
Last month, Sean Patrick, clinician and author of the book, The Modern Horseman’s Countdown to Broke, gave us the foundation for teaching safe and confident trailering by first teaching our horse to give to pressure. With practice, your horse should be well on his way to standing calmly when tied. This month, Sean teaches the go-forward cue for trailer loading, the most important ingredient to safe travels. “The response a horse gives to any of the “forward” cues—hind end tap, applied leg, vocal encouragement, body pressure, and so forth, is paramount to nearly all teach32
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ing,” says Patrick. “Without the ability to ask for and receive a proper response, the horse is unteachable.” To teach the go-forward response, Patrick shares the two most important ingredients to every request—the cue and what he calls the motivator. Think of a cue as the signal to your horse that a request is being made; in this case to go forward in preparation for safe trailer loading. The motivator is some sort of physical pressure: a lariat, the touch of a dressage whip, or even halter pressure. If the horse does not respond, the motivator (or pressure) escalates, but just enough
to get a response. As soon as you see that response, you must release the pressure. Your goal is to keep your horse thinking and to build trust and confidence. The goal of any training is to establish a conditioned response that will override your horse’s instinct to avoid the question. “Often when faced with a challenging trailer load,” says Patrick, “I begin away from the trailer and establish a relaxed forward movement in response to the dressage whip. This way, he’ll have a conditioned forward response fresh in his mind before we include the trailer. When a horse cannot agree to go forward without a challenge, it’s far more difficult when we add the challenge of loading into a trailer.” To help condition your horse to the go-forward cue for trailer loading, Patrick suggests looking for similar challenges in the horse’s environment, challenges that use the same set of skills. “Some ways to practice trailer loading with a young horse include treating his wash rack as a trailer, teaching him to rest all four feet on a sturdy pedestal, smoothly walking straight lines over teeter-totters, calmly walking through water boxes, and so forth. All of these obstacles require relaxed forward movement and a level of trust.” “Safe trailer loading can also be about what the handler doesn’t do as opposed to what they do,” says Patrick. “For example, a typical response to a horse’s refusal at the ramp is to pull him forward. Yes, of course, he should give to poll pressure, but until his response to halter pressure is impeccable (he always comes off that pressure) pulling on his head gives him something to brace on. He knows he already doesn’t want to load and now he knows he can pull back and evade.” Patrick suggests using other types of energy as a motivator, such as a dressage whip on the shoulder, something he can’t brace against. “Force might get the job done,” says Patrick, “but it sets this horse up for failure the next time. Remaining fair is always the key to horsemanship.”
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Before introducing a young horse to trailer loading, it’s helpful to first work with him in similar situations such as walking through a narrow area or over objects.
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Like breathing, the half halt is a barely perceptible movement, yet one that is essential to riding the horse in harmony. When rider and horse smoothly transition between gaits or make small adjustments to be even more expressive and on the aids, the unspoken conversation between them—or the segue between topics—is initiated with the half halt. Whether you’re a dressage rider, jumper, reiner, or barrel racer, “the half halt really applies to all disciplines if you think of how it helps the horse’s balance, rhythm, and harmony,” says Sue Jaccoma, U.S. Dressage Federation Gold Medalist. Sue is a joy to watch ride one of the horses she has trained, as I did a few years ago in a musical freestyle. They seem to float across the arena, even though you know how focused and precise she is in the saddle. Lower-level students of dressage may struggle to arrive at the right way to apply the half halt, but Sue has a perspective that makes sense of it all. “I really believe that the half halt is the communication piece of riding. Everyone has their own personal stamp on their half halt, even though the aids and pieces are the same, which is what makes it so interesting! Horses are all different. It takes a while to get to know their personalities. The half halt gives the rider and horse ‘words’ to communicate. That is the thing I love about horseback riding—it’s like saying ‘let’s have a conversation!’ And it should be positive,” she said. As both rider and instructor, Sue was happy to explain the idea and mechanics behind the half halt, and what it is supposed to accomplish. “You want the horse supple and on the aids and you want them straight, not hollowing their back or ignoring your aids. If your horse is inattentive, the half halt is a tool to keep the horse’s attention on you. If your horse has a hollow back or is down
on his forehand, it helps rebalance the horse. If the horse is sluggish to the aids it quickens the horse to your aids. If you have a hyperactive horse, like a Thoroughbred off the track, the half halt keeps the horse less tense to the aids and less evasive. “As you go up through Second Level in dressage and require more collection, the half halt says, ‘come on I want you to take more weight behind and be more engaged, are you straight on the aids and are you balanced? ‘“ For the young horse or the beginning rider in training, learning how to do transitions between gaits are the beginning steps to incorporating a half halt in the ride. Transitioning up from a walk to a trot and from a trot to a canter is all part of the half halt language. “The more you do, the more balance you get from your horse, and the more responsive the horse is to the aids. Young horses will always lose their balance and you can help rebalance them through transitions, which later become the half halt. The goal is to have a horse that is more supple, responsive to the aids, and light in the hand, and you have some sort of feng shui under the saddle! “It’s best to keep the exercises simple. Riding on a curved line makes it easier to use the aids —inside leg at the girth because that’s your gas pedal, your outside leg behind the girth to help keep the haunches from drifting to the outside and evading the connection, outside rein for balance, and the inside rein for flexion. Legs on first,
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then stretch up in your body, capture the energy with your outside rein, then relax your aids to allow the energy and balance to happen. “The hardest thing is the timing of the aids, how much is too much or too little in the leg or hand. What can go wrong? The horse can halt or falter in a half halt. Then you have either too little leg or too much hand. Or the horse can flatten and run through the half halt, which could be too little hand and too much leg.” A half halt almost becomes detrimental if it’s too long. It should be like a pulse, like breathing. Use the half halt, then soften to allow energy created from your leg to come through.” She adds that, “If you sit too deep in the saddle, it will stop the energy that you have created from the hind legs, through and over the back to the rein. That said, the seat is a stabilizing aid…keeping that energy going in the direction that you have planned on going!” How often to use a half halt? “It’s a little bit like making soup. On one day you have a horse that is nervous and tense and it’s 30 degrees and you need to use the half halt a lot more than in summer when the muscles are nice and warm and the horse is not so tense. It’s a dynamic process that changes daily depending on the horse and rider’s mood. You’re not sitting at piano and playing a musical piece. In riding you have two entirely different beings. Intensity and timing can change a little bit in every ride, and that’s the fun part that increases you and your horse’s relationship, harmony, and understanding. It’s a process in the different levels of dressage, in jumping, or in reining. It is like going through a tunnel and seeing the light at the end. You always aim toward that light and when you reach it, good things happen between you and your horse.”
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About the expert Sue Jaccoma competes at the FEI level and has won numerous championships, including competing in several Can Am Challenges, and was on the gold medal team in the CDI*** in Australia, sent by the New England Dressage Association. A native of New England, she moved to Wellington, FL, six years ago where she competes now with Viking, co-owned with Raquel L’Italien Powers of Mattapoisett, MA. Gold Coast Dressage Association awarded Sue and Viking several titles in 2016: Champion Prix St. Georges, Champion Intermediaire 1, Champion Hanoverian, High score FEI and the Gold Medal. Viking is the most recent in a lifetime of wonderful, longtime partners she has competed with through the years. She started riding him almost two years ago, and as always is enjoying the new challenges and victories that come with forging a new partnership.
“The half halt gives the rider and horse ‘words’ to communicate. That is the thing I love about horseback riding—it’s like saying ‘let’s have a conversation!’ And it should be positive,” says Sue Jaccoma.
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1. The origins of the western saddle can be
6. There are three main parts to the
leather hides used to make the western saddle, the top-side, the middle, and the bottom, also known as:
traced back to: Native Americans. Moorish horsemen and warriors of the Dark Ages. The Spanish Conquistadors. John Wayne.
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2. What are the three main styles of ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
forward western rigging?
7. The “get-down rope” (mecate) is for:
D-rigging, flat-plate, and in-skirt rigging. Flat-plate, billet, hitch. Standing, in-skirt rigging, running. Mechanical rigging, D-rigging, jury rigging.
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determine fit. They are:
refers to a saddle with: ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
A smooth seat and cantle. A deep seat and wide swells. A level seat with very little padding. A fork shaped like the letter A, often used in the buckaroo tradition.
☐ A leather covering with slits that allowed the fork and cantle to protrude and protected the rider’s legs from sweat and dirt, generally considered the first western “skirt.” ☐ The first saddle swells that prevented the rider from losing balance on the bucking horse. ☐ A special design of the Vaquero saddle that was much sought after in the early 1800s. ☐ A corral used to house roping calves.
the western saddle to: ☐ Give the rider something to hang on to. ☐ To provide symmetry to the saddle. ☐ When roping a steer, the rider could snub his lariat around it. ☐ When the cowboy dismounted, he’d have a place to hang his hat.
10. The McLellan saddle was first designed
5. The latigo’s main purpose is to:
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7. Tying or leading your horse when dismounted. 8. The rocker, twist, and flare. 9. A leather covering with slits that allowed the fork and cantle to protrude and protected the rider’s legs from sweat and dirt, generally considered the first western “skirt.” 10. The U.S. Cavalry.
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Anchor the saddle to the horse. To attach gear like slickers and rope. Add decoration to the saddle. Connect the cinch to the saddle rigging.
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The bow, the sweep, the swell. The front, middle, and back. The gullet, the pitch, the sweep. The rocker, twist, and flare.
9. The mochilla refers to:
4. The saddle horn was originally added to
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Tying or leading your horse when dismounted. Roping cattle. To keep flies off your horse’s belly. Nothing. It’s more for decoration.
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3. A western saddle with a “slick fork” ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
The tanner, middle, and morral. The grain, the corium, and the rough. The smooth, the grain, and the rough. The tanned, middle, and under-side.
Mongolian riders. U.S. Cavalry. Marines. United States Pony Club.
Answer Key: 1. The Moorish Horsemen and Warriors of the Dark Ages. 2. D-rigging, flat-plate, and in-skirt. 3. A fork shaped liked the letter A, used in the Buckaroo tradition. 4. When roping a steer, the rider could snub his lariat to the horn. 5. Connect the cinch to the saddle rigging. 6. The grain, the corium, and the rough.
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Designed to “bridge the gap” between the expectations of Training and Preliminary levels, the Modified division was originally conceptualized in 2014 and will officially be an option for eventing competitors this year.
For years, the transition from Training to Preliminary levels has been one of the largest, both literally and figuratively, that horses and riders make in the sport of eventing. Not only is there a significant increase in fence height (from 3'3" to 3'7") and cross country speed (from 470 to 520 meters per minute), the intensification in required technical skills has made the move up daunting for many horses and riders.
Enter the Modified division. Designed to “bridge the gap” between the expectations of Training and Preliminary levels, the Modified division was originally conceptualized in 2014 and will officially be an option for eventing competitors this year, despite a rather limited list of initial offerings (see sidebar). However, proponents are confident that its popularity is going to rapidly expand, as both trainers and riders have given the concept positive reviews.
Identifying the Need U.S. Eventing Association (USEA) Hall of Famer Mike Huber, of Texas, says that as a trainer who brings along many young horses, he has always felt that the gap from Training to Preliminary was too large. “From a rider’s perspective as well, it is a large jump,” says Huber, who serves as the chair of the USEA’s Competition and Rules Committee, which brought the proposal for the Modified division forward. “I have had a lot of students who have been super successful at Training level, even winning at the national level or the [American Eventing Championships], but when they move to Preliminary, they have trouble.” Huber says he has also seen riders choose
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The Modified Division in 2017 At press time, the 2017 calendar for the modified division included just four competitions, according to Sharon Gallagher, Director of Competitions for the U.S. Eventing Association. However, Carol Kozlowski, President of the USEA, says that as many as 10 competitions have indicated an interest in hosting the new level in 2018. The leadership of the sport expects the number of venues offering modified to grow exponentially from there. The four venues hosting the modified division at their 2017 competitions are: St. Johns in St. Johns, AZ - April 8-9; Heart of the Carolinas in Chesterfield, SC - May 3-7; Abbe Ranch in Larkspur, CO - June 23-25; Coconino in Flagstaff, AZ - July 8-9 to leave the sport and move instead to the jumper arena, where a more graduated increase in levels is possible. “It was felt that there may be a group of competitors who have done ‘all they can do’ at Training but are overwhelmed by the increase of difficulty at Preliminary,” says USEA President Carol Kozlowski, an advanced level rider and trainer from New York. “Training courses sometimes take on a ‘nearly Preliminary’ appearance in their technicality.” Nicknamed “level creep,” this phenomenon is the result of the questions required at each level steadily becoming more difficult, or sometimes even similar to those expected at the next highest division. For Huber, this increase in required technicality at lower levels has been especially concerning. “Beginner Novice used to be a starter class, but now is a small Novice course,” says Huber. “The creep has created a problem for people wanting to start the horse at the Novice level, but it has now become too challenging.” As the expectations have been raised through each of the subsequent levels, the gap from Training to Preliminary seemed to become even wider. Watching both horses and riders struggle with the increased technical demands at the Preliminary level in both the cross-country and show jumping
phases made Huber and other USEA leaders think that there was a need for a level in between. “The horse show world has done this, and made it more inclusive to move up,” says Huber. “They have divisions at 3'3", 3'5", 3’7", and so on. Horses can make a graduated move. Instead of moving up all the other levels [of eventing], we needed to close the gap. That is what [the Modified] level is doing. ” “I call Modified a ‘firewall’,” says Kozlowski. “I’m hoping it will help prevent Training level and below from continuing to morph into Prelim-likeness.” The specifications for the new level are outlined in the 2017 USEA Rulebook. One of the biggest differences between the Training and Modified levels is in the technicality. “Training now allows for more testing single fences, but not in combination,” says Kozlowski. “It is hoped that introducing more difficult combinations at a slightly lower height will give horses and riders a good experience and confidence to move up.”
From a Trainer’s Perspective Both Huber and Kozlowski have had incredibly successful careers in the eventing arena and have coached hundreds of riders. From their perspective as trainers, the Modified division could become an end goal in and
of itself. “This may be a destination for horses and riders who might be a bit bored at Training but don’t have quite the scope or skills for Preliminary,” says Kozlowski. Huber sees the Modified division as being an incentive to stay in the sport for riders who previously have topped out at Training level. “They will now have something new to strive for,” says Huber. On the international level, the FEI continues to talk about changing the star system by which international events are classified. Within the past year, a proposal has been made to elevate the current four-star level in eventing to five, which would bring international eventing competitions into the same rating structure as show jumping and dressage. “If this happens, the 3'5" level would become the one star,” says Huber. “It would dovetail into exactly what we are talking about. Someone competing at the Modified level could potentially have the goal of competing at the FEI one star level.”
Organizer Resistance Not everyone has been 100% on board with the addition of a new level to the sport of eventing. Sharyn Antico, organizer’s representative for Area 1 (New England and New York) says that no events in this area have yet stepped
Some riders get bored with Training Level, but don’t feel they are ready for Preliminary, which is why the Modified division has seen a lot of support from riders and trainers.
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Preliminary level is a big leap in difficulty from Training in both the crosscountry and show jumping phases.
up to offer the Modified division. “Organizers are too concerned about the costs of adding another level,” says Antico, who lives in Massachusetts and co-organizes both the Grindstone Mountain (MA) and Millbrook (NY) horse trials. “I think the biggest concern is cost versus benefit. I worry that the only feedback is negative, in relation to cost for the organizer.” This response has been similar across the country; despite overwhelming support from trainers and riders, most organizers have been hesitant to invest the capital to develop a course, build new jumps, and purchase new flags. “The Competitions committee was a little disappointed [by] the lackluster response to the new level by organizers,” says Kozlowski. “Especially since the response from the membership and potential participants has been encouraging. I do think many organizers are reluctant to take on the expense of building the new track without knowing how well it will be supported.” Some organizers say that “hybrid” divisions such as P/T, in which competitors complete the Preliminary level dressage and show jumping tests and the Training level cross-country test, are a more cost effective option to allow a rider to test the waters at a higher level. However, Kozlowski disagrees. “Hybrid divisions tend to not work well or be very popular, and the show jumping, which is often maxed out at 3'7", can be a bit daunting,” says Kozlowski. “It’s hoped that by setting show jumping and cross-country courses at 3'5" and introducing slightly more technical cross-country questions, the move
up will be easier.” Kozlowski adds that many organizers are in a “wait and see mode,” choosing to evaluate the popularity of the new division before investing extensively in upgrades. Antico agrees. “I do think that organizers are just apprehensive, being in the beginning stages,” says Antico. “I think the division will pick up steam once people have the opportunity to compete in it, and as they see the benefits as they prepare to move up to the Preliminary level.” When Beginner Novice was first introduced several decades ago, it too received similar backlash, including comments from old timers that riders needed to “toughen up.” “Beginner Novice was controversial when it started too, but now we couldn’t imagine the sport without it,” says Huber. Kozlowski says that giving the level a few years to get up and running is valid. “It’s very important that, if people want to see this at their local event, they express their support and willingness to enter to the organizer,” says Kozlowski. “Not many people running the events can afford to take on the expense and then have very light entries at that level.” Huber fully expects that as the Modified level catches hold, the eventing community will put pressure on organizers to offer the division at their competitions. “My riders aren’t there for the year-end points,” says Huber. “They are there for the future and the big picture development of their horses. Organizers don’t understand the struggle that these riders are having. I think long term for the sport, this will be a good thing.”
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Are you thinking about launching that great new idea you’ve been harboring? Meet three equestrian businesspeople who have already “made it,” as they talk about the ups and downs of being an entrepreneur—including challenges you’ll face along the way. Jay Michaelson describes the life of an entrepreneur in just a few words: “It’s very hard and it’s very expensive.” In 2016, he introduced the HandsOn Gloves, a product that quickly earned recognition from The Grommet, Superzoo; Best in Show and Pet Business; Industry Recognition Award. “I grew up around horses, grooming and bathing them,” he says, “and I wondered, ‘Why don’t we have a better tool than this?’” Shedding blades and metal curry combs are too harsh for many horses. Plastic grooming mitts can be hard to keep on your hand when they’re dry, and are really slippery when you add a little soap and water to the mix. Michaelson’s gloves come in a pair and offer a built-in, soft rubber curry comb and massage tool, with nodules on your fingers and palms, in sizes that provide an accurate fit. “People love them and animals love them,” he says. “They are the first fitted gloves for grooming, bathing, and shedding.”
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Jay Michaelson describes old-style grooming mitts as “one size fits no one;” by comparison, his HandsOn Gloves ensure a comfortable, secure fit. “And it gets animals cleaner, plus they really enjoy it.”
Setting the Foundation
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The concept of the HandsOn Gloves, headquartered in Austin, TX, was rooted in Michaelson’s childhood, but he didn’t seriously consider marketing it until many years later. Even after he left a successful movie production career to launch the glove, getting it to market took almost five more years. Michaelson used that time to research the industry and establish crucial expert contacts. “I met one gentleman whose expertise was getting things manufactured,” he says. “After consulting with him for a while, I hired him.” Overall, Michaelson says, moving the HandsOn Gloves from idea to finished product was a more expensive venture than he expected. He laughs as he says, “When people ask, ‘Why didn’t I think of that?’ my response is, ‘I saved you a ton of money.’” After a “soft launch” in late 2015, Michaelson formally introduced the HandsOn Gloves to the public in February, 2016. Once it launched, he says, “2016 was phenomenal!” Within a few months, he expanded the gloves’ selection of sizes. “We took them to Equine Affaire in November and
completely sold out of the smalls, the latest size.” Since then, he’s added two more sizes, XL and Jr. for kids. He also added a new color option.
Happy Surprises Being an entrepreneur offers some unexpected plusses, Michaelson says. One of them is being able to improve people’s connection to their animals. “When I was in a high school agriculture program, I created my own equine therapy program with a former volleyball Olympian who had multiple sclerosis,” he says. “She couldn’t groom her horse, because she couldn’t grasp a brush.” With the HandsOn Gloves, someone with a challenge like hers can groom and care for a horse either without help or with less help. “People with arthritis have also thanked us because the HandsOn Gloves make it easier for them to care for their animals.”
Hot Horse, Cool Technology
Down to Work
Caring for animals was also at the root of Julie Garella’s success. Like Jay Michaelson, she grew up with horses, but her
The IceHorse cooling technology is patented and used extensively in the human orthopedic market. Before pur-
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pathway to making that a business was different. After “burning out” from years in the mergers and acquisitions field, Garella decided to put her knowledge to work for herself. When she met a man who was ready to retire, who had created an intriguing equine cooling system, she realized the opportunity. She bought the product line from him, and IceHorse became hers. The company is headquartered in Sonoma, CA. As most horse people know, coldhosing is boring, sloppy, and not always effective. Soaking hooves or legs can be tricky, and waterlogging a hoof sometimes adds as many problems as it solves. What attracted Garella to the IceHorse product line was its ability to cool for a period of hours, not minutes, and without submerging a hoof or leg in water. At the same time, though, “I thought there were some things we could do to make it better.”
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chasing Ice Horse, Julie Garella tracked down the manufacturer of the human products and set up a deal to have them handle her manufacturing. This has allowed IceHorse to incorporate many textile and design improvements in the development of new boots and wraps. She also worked with veterinarians and vet techs, who offered their insight from hands on experience cooling horses’ legs and hooves nearly every day in their clinics. Consultations like these inspired The Big Black Boot by IceHorse. One of the key features of the product is the ability to change the ice in the boot without removing the boot from the horse’s hoof. Garella says, “This is really useful if you have a laminitic horse in pain that doesn’t want to pick up his hoof.” Depending on a horse’s specific problem, horse owners can also add pads or wedges to the boot, which is designed to accept a variety of materials that veterinarians or farriers recommend.
Solve a Problem IceHorse cooling products solve a clear problem, which mirrors some of the best advice that Julie Garella says she’s gotten. “The horse market is a tough market. The very best thing you can have is something that offers true efficacy and value. A product should solve a problem so people have a real need to buy it. For my type of product, there’s real science behind it.” She cautions aspiring entrepreneurs to keep expectations realistic. “There are only nine million horses in the U.S. and the market is highly fragmented—your first thought should not be, ‘I’m going to make millions.’ You have to be scrappy about how you use your resources.”
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Goode Rider combines the best of the fashion and equestrian world to reach a wider audience.
In the same city as Julie Garella’s company— Sonoma, CA—Lorna Goode runs the equestrian fashion company, Goode Rider, with co-founder Kristin Calandra. Their preparation for Goode Rider started years before they opened the business in 2003. With fashion degrees from FIT and FIDM, and experience from Joe Boxer and Isaac Mizrahi, it wasn’t until their encounter at Levi Strauss and the experience there which “enabled us to ‘learn the ropes’ of fashion design,” says Goode. It wasn’t until Goode re-entered the horse world, after taking some time off for college and career, that she realized a need in the industry. “I looked at the clothing and noticed how frumpy it was,” she says. “The colors were drab. The fabrics didn’t wick moisture or stretch. The equestrian industry just had not kept up with technology.” In the middle of the night, she says, she turned to her husband and said, “I’m quit-
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Know What You’re Doing
ting Levi’s and starting a riding line.” She adds, though, that her experience with horses and with fashion design, plus fashion design degrees from Sweden and the U.S., were big factors. “You need to know what you’re doing. I see a lot of people who do not have a clue.”
“Technology is not affecting just the internet; it also affects textiles,” Julie Garella says. “IceHorse features a non-neoprene fabric that still stretches; this fabric just did not exist five years ago.”
Expect Setbacks, Look for Opportunities Even in ideal circumstances, Lorna Goode says entrepreneurs face challenges. She recalls one time, just before releasing a line of breeches, when she and Kristin Calandra realized that the seams were not as sturdy as they needed to be and were likely to rip. “These breeches were already in final production.” Because they were part of a small business, rather than a large corporation, they could make the needed changes on the spot. Even after more than a decade with Goode Rider, though, “we still have things that go wrong. We just say, ‘This might be a disaster for the minute, but we’ll fix it and turn it into something good.’” In addition to setbacks, Goode says it’s important to keep an open mind to new markets for your product. Goode Rider’s product lines are designed to look as stylish off the farm as they do at the stable. “Even though a lot of people may not ride, they still like the equestrian look.”
All Work and No Play… Being an entrepreneur is demanding, and like many business owners, Lorna Goode works hard to maintain balance in her life. “I also have kids,” she says, “so I have a design studio in my house, and I work a lot from home. Then it’s off to China for quality control, to a show to meet with buyers on our new collection, or to review the website for links that cause customers problems.” It’s an arrangement she says she loves. “I can take a break when I need to. I can ride on my lunch hour if I want. Even though we work like dogs, we still have fun. I have passion for what I do.”
Know your financing. The Kauffman Foundation, which advances educational achievement and entrepreneurial success, estimates that the average startup costs $30,000. Check out the information there (kaufmann.org), through the Small Business Administration (sba.gov) and at other organizations.
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Do your homework. Lorna Goode recommends getting started with a large company related to the product you want to launch later. “I was very involved in fabric development at Levi and still use a lot of the same contacts.” Get help. Julie Garella says it’s a big mistake to think you can do it all. “If you don’t know how to do something, hire a consultant. You need to think about the best and highest use of your time.” Be brave. Launching a new product is intimidating, but Jay Michaelson quotes the person who told him, “You can’t sell your idea if you don’t put it out there, so get out there and sell it!”
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TRAVEL
Horses and Romance ➜ in Paris, France By Elisabeth Prouty-Gilbride
Paris is home to three racetracks, including Hippodrome de Longchamp.
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Ahh, Paris…the city of lights, love, and… horses? Although it is better known for tourist attractions such as the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, and the Seine River, France’s capital is a surprisingly great spot for horse enthusiasts to visit. Home to three racetracks—Hippodrome de Longchamp, Hippodrome Auteuil, and Hippodrome Paris-Vincennes— Paris features plenty of horseplay for equine enthusiasts. Although Hippodrome de Longchamp (site of the famous Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe) is currently closed for renovations and will open later in 2017, both Hippodrome Auteuil and Hippodrome Paris-Vincennes boast
fun and excitement. Starting at the end of March/beginning of April, race-goers can enjoy the “Dimanches au Galop” while picnicking inside the racing green or within the park at Hippodrome Auteuil. Guided tours are available in both French and English, taking you behind the scenes of the racetrack and teaching newbies how to bet. The entire family can get in on the fun by watching the parade of horses, jockeys being weighed, and getting an inside glimpse of the racetrack. Of course, what would Paris be without visiting some of its main attractions, such as the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre?
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“While visiting the Louvre, be sure to go early!” suggests Michelle Coté, an avid traveler from Biddeford, ME. “The best decision the husband and I made was to get there before it opened, and we got some quality time in with many beautiful works of art before the hordes of tourists set in. “Also, ride the Batobus (boat tour in the Seine), get lost, and find little holein-the-wall outdoor cafés.” Other hot spots include visiting the famous Notre Dame Cathedral, upon which the Victor Hugo novel was based; shopping in the Champs-Elysées (think Fifth Avenue, only better!); and checking out the Arc de Triomphe. February 2017
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Notre Dame Cathedral Paris Visit the famous Cathedral upon which the famous Victor Hugo novel was based…and then be sure to buy a crepe on the corner street. notredamecathedralparis. com The Louvre Home to Leonardo DaVinci’s famous Mona Lisa painting, among many
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By Bridget Braden of BioRider Fitness | Photos Courtesy of BioRider Fitness
• Align triceps and elbows comfortably on top of a stability ball with elbows pointed straight. •P lace the ball under the armpits, resting the belly on the stability ball. • Keep your knees on the floor with hips relaxed. • Turn your wrists in a supinated position (palms facing up).
The arms are constantly working when you are riding. The biceps especially tend to carry the horse’s imbalances, which is why it’s so important that a rider’s biceps are strong enough to endure the corrections they make to maintain the connection between the horse and rider. For instance, when a horse is trotting and starts to fall downhill, a rider will engage the biceps and try to “carry” the
• Wrap your fingers around the weights tightly and match to one another. • Curl weights up to the shoulders for a 1 count and lower weights for a 2 count. • Do 12-15 reps with enough weight that make the last three reps difficult.
horse. The bicep will burn out and the muscle will inevitably fatigue if it tries to work like this for too long. Similarly, turning, bending, and flexing all come from the biceps with support from other muscles surrounding it. With the core in the right position, the bicep can engage without compromising the rider’s balance. A trained bicep will contract and lengthen as is the proper mechanics to be elastic. The
bicep can never “carry” a horse from going downhill, the horse has to be corrected. As a horse starts to lean on the reins, a rider’s bicep kicks in between eccentric and concentric contractions, along with aids from the seat and leg, which will help relieve any tension in the rider’s arms. A great exercise for equestrians to strengthen their biceps are preacher curls.
* Extra Tip: There’s a bench that you can find at most gyms in the weight room. Use a “w-bar” or free weights for some preacher curls on a more fixed, seated position.
BRIDGET BRADEN is the innovation behind the popular BioRider Fitness program, including a full line of video workouts. She is also a USDF Gold Medalist and the head trainer at BioRider Dressage at Sterling Farms in North San Diego County, California.
Read To Ride by Ange Dickson Finn
In fearsome February, you could go out in the cold and ride or you could…stay in and read about it. You don’t have to feel guilty about reading rather than riding. Choose books that give you something practical to try on the first good riding day, or exercises you can do in your living room until then. To improve your fitness as a rider, you can try out titles like Pilates for the Dressage Rider, by Janice Dulak. If yoga’s your bag, there’s Yoga for Equestrians by Linda Benedik and Veronica Wirth. 60
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For visual learners, both authors offer DVDs. To work on connection with your horse, look for books like 50 5-Minute Fixes to Improve Your Riding, by Wendy Murdoch, or Rider & Horse Back to Back by Susanne von Dietze. Bonus tip: As a break from fitness exercises, learn better horse-human communication in Horse Speak: The Equine-Human Translation Guide, by Sharon Wilsie & Gretchen Vogel. Visit Ange at ridewithoutfear.com, or email her at ange@ ridewithoutfear.com.
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3 Ingredient Raspberry Fool By Katie Farrell
Raspberry fool is essentially berries and cream, but what is unique about it is the pretty presentation that makes it appear as though it was complicated to make...I suppose that’s why it’s called raspberry “fool”! I love this recipe because it is simple enough to put together for a quick and healthy weeknight dessert, or it can be served in pretty glasses (or cute mason jars) for a more impressive presentation for guests!
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Method
2 cups raspberries (or berries of choice) 1 tbs baking stevia (or 2 tbs sweetener that measures like sugar) 1 (8 oz) container light Tru Whip [1]
» The estimated total time to make this recipe is five minutes.
[1] Tru Whip can be found in your grocery store’s freezer, typically located next to Cool Whip, or in the organic freezer section. Tru Whip can be swapped out with Cool Whip.
» Place 1 ¾ cup of the raspberries in a food processor or blender with the sweetener and pulse until raspberries are smooth. (Note: You may also mash raspberries with sweetener in a medium bowl for a more textured raspberry taste).
» In a large bowl, add the Tru Whip (be sure to thaw Tru Whip in refrigerator before making this recipe). Gently fold the pureed raspberries into the Tru Whip, leaving visible swirls. Be careful not to over mix. Spoon the raspberry fool into four glass cups or small bowls. Top with additional raspberries and serve, or chill in refrigerator until ready to serve.
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equestrian lifestyle collecting Thoughts THE BASICS Name: Auniques Macawi Age: 4 Barn affiliation: Aunique Ranch in Huntsville, TX THE FUN STUFF Does she have any nicknames? Boo is her barn name. With a mom named Monster Baby, Boo seemed to fit when she was young. If you could rename her (without the bad luck, of course) what would you change it to? I wouldn’t change it; Macawi is Native American Sioux meaning generous. She is a very generous horse when it comes to affection. If she could have any super power, what would it be? Flying. She flies through the fields now some days. What’s her favorite treat? Apple cookies. If she were someone famous, who would it be? Jessica Rabbit. What is her best quality? Movement. She is very graceful in the fields. Does she have any funny quirks? She will lift one hoof and whinny like a little girl for her food. Who is her best friend? Her best friend is Orenda, another mare on the farm.
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Auniques Macawi Auniques Macawi, shown here as a foal, is a Gypsy Cob mare born at Aunique Ranch in Hunstville, TX, by the late Tumbler and out of Monster Baby. While she is still young, Boo, as she is lovingly known around the barn, has a promising future ahead of her. Her elegant stride and movement will carry her far in the dressage arena.
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What’s the most interesting fact about her? She likes to put herself in the stall. Don’t try to lead her, just open the gate and she will go in.
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“This year we had two strong applications that received the scholarship,” said MFBF President, Ed Davidian. “Both illustrated their dedication to agriculture and their passion for their chosen course of study. I think both individuals have a very bright future ahead of them.” Gillespie is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in equine industry and agricultural communications at West Texas The Massachusetts A&M University in CanFarm Bureau Federayon, TX. He plans to work tion (MFBF) awarded two in the horse industry in a college students, Seth “hands-on” capacity when Gillespie and Kelly Marie he starts his careers, with Herrick, the Gregory Finn plans to advance to manScholarship during the agement of a competitive organization’s annual equine operation. meeting in Peabody, MA, Herrick is pursuing on December 1. a bachelor’s degree in The Gregory Finn physics with a concentraScholarship was estabtion in engineering at lished in loving memKelly Marie Herrick was one of the winGordon College in Wenory of a good friend to ners of the Gregory ham, MA, with plans to agriculture. Gregory L. Finn Scholarship. double major. She is planFinn was MFBF informaning to also take some tion and public relations classes at the University of New Hampdirector, a religious and devoted family shire to learn about the science behind man, who died of a heart attack in 1983 dairy cows and crop management. at the age of 55.
Alexandra Ferris was named winner of the USEF Youth Sportsman’s Award.
Awards Gregory Finn Scholarships
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U.S. 50 Journey Valerie Ashker successfully partners OTTB on 2,300 mile trek across America Flair LLC, is pleased to congratulate Valerie Ashker on her 2,300-mile journey across America, to raise awareness for off-the-track Thoroughbreds. Valerie partnered ex-racehorse Primitivo, a California-bred seven-year-old gelding, who stands a mere 15-hands. The pair began their journey on Monday, May 9, in Georgetown, CA. Their more than six-month expedition—concluding on Saturday, November 19—took them via U.S. 50, to Middleburg, VA. Valerie Ashker and ex-race“My passion to raise awareness for second careers for horse Primitivo recently travex-Thoroughbred racehorses, was the motivation for this eled across America. incredible journey,” said Ms. Ashker. “The Thoroughbred has amazing versatility, strength and heart, and is capable of amazing achievement beyond racing. Primitivo proved all that, and more!” The California Retirement Management Account (CARMA)—an organization created to raise money for retired California racehorses—joined Flair, in support of Ms. Ashker. The FLAIR Strips PRIMITIVO worn throughout the cross-country tour, included the CARMA logo.
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Ferris Named USEF Youth Award Winner Alexandra Ferris of Ipswich, MA, was named the winner of the 2016 United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) Youth Sportsman’s Award. The USEF Youth Sportsman’s Award is designed to identify potential future leaders in the equine industry and provides an opportunity for the USEF to recognize outstanding youth members for their achievements. Ferris, 18, is a fourth generation horsewoman, growing up in the Morgan horse world. Her first job was working for longtime family friend, Jeff Morse, grooming for his carriage horses, a job she still holds today. She has worked for some of the top Morgan, Saddlebred, Hackney, Friesian, and Hunter/ Jumper facilities, including Northgate and Carpenter Stables. In 2014, she won the Massachusetts Morgan Horse Association Outstanding Youth Award. For extra-curricular activities, Ferris has participated in numerous clubs, teams, and volunteer opportunities. She is part of the Interact Club, a high school branch of the Ipswich Rotary Organization, and has helped at many volunteer events including a senior citizen luncheon and a Red Cross blood drive. As the winner of the 2016 USEF Youth Sportsman’s Award, Ferris will receive a $1,000 grant and commemorative trophy. She will also be a nominee for the USEF Junior Equestrian of the Year. February 2017
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[LEFT] The convention featured a podiatry hands-on lab for students. [RIGHT] Dr. Norm Ducharme delivering the prestigious Milne Lecture on the topic of equine upper airways.
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In addition to the educational program, the convention offered a variety of social and networking opportunities at which practitioners and students could expand their professional footprint; and a trade show featuring 347 exhibiting companies showcasing the newest products and services for equine practice. During the convention, new officers and board members were elected. R. Reynolds Cowles, Jr., DVM, Free Union, VA, was installed as the 63rd president. He is joined as a 2017 officer by Margo Macpherson, DVM, Gainesville, FL, president-elect; Jeffrey T. Berk, VMD, Lexington, KY., vice president; Jack Easley, DVM, Shelbyville, KY, treasurer; and Kathleen Anderson, DVM, Fair Hill, MD, immediate past president. New members of the board of directors are Leslie Easterwood, DVM, College Station, TX; and Tracy Turner, DVM, DACVS, DACVSMR, Stillwater, MN.
Four AAEP members and two horse industry advocates were honored during the President’s Luncheon on December 6. The Lavin Cup went to Michael Blowen, founder of Old Friends Equine. The AAEP George Stubbs Award was presented to Jay Hickey, past president of the American Horse Council. The Distinguished Educator Award–Academic went to Dennis Brooks, DVM, Ph.D., DACVO. The Distinguished Service Award went to Bill Moyer, DVM. The Distinguished Life Member Award was presented to Glenn Blodgett, DVM, and the President’s Award went to Nat White, DVM, MS, DACVS. Combined proceeds from the AAEP Foundation Benefit Golf Tournament, silent auction, special gifts and the inaugural Collegiate Challenge—won by Texas A&M University— raised more than $97,000 for the Foundation’s mission to improve the welfare of the horse.
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The American Association of Equine Practitioners’ (AAEP) 62nd Annual Convention, held December 3–7 in Orlando, FL, dispensed the essential knowledge, emerging diagnostics and newest treatments across the medical spectrum to help practitioners provide optimal care to their equine patients. Convention attendance comprised 5,471 veterinary professionals, students, guests, and exhibitors from across the United States, Canada, and 46 other countries. The meeting offered more than 130 hours of continuing education in core areas of equine medicine, including imaging, infectious disease management, internal medicine, lameness, and reproduction. In addition, renowned airway surgeon Norm Ducharme, DVM, MSC, DACVS, presented the prestigious Frank J. Milne State-of-the-Art Lecture while acclaimed ethics speaker Chuck Gallagher delivered the keynote presentation.
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FEI World Cup Vaulting Cavallaro, Heppler, Stopazzini, and Lupacchini Take Titles in Salzburg door open for Switzerland’s Nadja Buttiker Under the lights of the (7.976) and Marina Mohar (7.945) who incredible Meivisto Amadeus Horse finished third and fourth respectively. Indoors arena in Salzburg (AUT), Lukas Heppler (SUI) won the male competition in spectacular fashion at this third leg of Unstoppable in Salzburg the FEI World Cup Vaulting series, while Switzerland’s Lukas Heppler, after winning Italy dominated as Anna Cavallaro lifted in Madrid and placing second in Paris, the female title and Silvia Stopazzini and Lorenzo Cavallaro, Heppler, Lupacchini got their World Stopazzini, and Cup campaign off to a Lupacchini take perfect start winning the titles in Salzburg. pas-de-deux. Salzburg certainly lived up to its reputation for delivering fascinating FEI World Cup Vaulting qualifiers with highly competitive classes across the board.
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Rising to the pressure Just 0.1 point separated the top three female athletes going into the second round, leaving no room for error. Under intense pressure Anna Cavallaro, the favorite in Salzburg after her win in Madrid, drew on her vast competition experience to perform a near perfect second round, scoring 8,499 to win on Monaco France 4 with lunger Nelson Vidoni. Silvia Stopazzini, competing in the individual female as well as the pas-de-deux classes, wowed the crowds and judges as she commenced her FEI World Cup Vaulting 2016/2017 campaign with an elegant bird interpretation that perfectly balanced strength, control, and grace. Partnering with nineyear-old gelding Hot Date Tek and lunger Laura Carnabuci, she scored 8.266 for a routine to watch out for as the World Cup progresses. Regina Burgmayr (GER), who placed second after the first competition, scored 7.906 to finish fifth on day two, leaving the
continued his dominance in Salzburg in spectacular fashion, performing his Marco Polo freestyle that excels both technically and artistically. Competing on his third horse of the tournament, Ramazotti 155, Heppler continued to show his calibre as a world class vaulter, adapting to a range of horses and still performing outstanding routines.
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With lunger Melanie Neubauer, he won on a score of 8.541. The 2015 FEI European Champion Jannis Drewell’s Sherlock Holmes routine was not enough to challenge, and with a more reserved performance than usual he took second place (8,260) on Lago Maggiore 25 with his mother and lunger Simone Drewell. Balazs Bence (HUN) once again entertained the World Cup crowd pulling up from sixth in the first round to finish third on 8,079, pushing Daniel Kaiser (GER), last year’s FEI World Cup Vaulting winner, into fourth place after he suffered a fall from the horse at the end of his freestyle.
Golden Day for Italy Italy’s Silvia Stopazzini and Lorenzo Lupacchini in their first season together proved that their individual skills fit perfectly in pas-de-deux. On top of this, they performed for the first competitive time on Rosenstolz, who had previously only worked with individual vaulters in international competition. “Today our performance was much better than yesterday, and I feel relaxed in this arena. I love competing under the lights here in Salzburg,” said Silvia Stopazzini. “Lorenzo is one of my best friends and I really enjoy performing with him, he is secure and I trust him completely.” The 2011 FEI European pas-de-deux champions Torben Jacobs and Theresa Sophie Bresch (GER) made their World Cup début together finishing second on a score of 7.761. Torben, who won the FEI World Cup Vaulting pas-de-deux last year with Pia Engelberty, is now back with Bresch following Engelberty’s retirement from the sport. Syra Schmid and Zoe Macuccio (SUI) rounded off the podium taking third place on 7,247, with a much improved performance of their 007 routine. February 2017
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horse Farm Of Distinction Awarded to 35 Massachusetts Farms Massachusetts FarM Bureau Federation (MFBF) announced 35 receipts of the organization’s 2017 horse Farm of Distinction award during its annual meeting in Peabody, Ma. this award was developed a few years ago by MFBF’s equine committee to recognize Massachusetts horse farms that achieve a level of excellence in overall horse health, farm management, and compliance with public safety. “We were pleased to see such a strong line-up of equine facilities receive this award,” said John Dougherty, who chairs MFBF’s equine committee. “these operations enhance the positive image of the Massachusetts horse industry and I was proud they were presented with the 2017 horse Farm of Distinction honor.” award winners included: Back Bay Farm, Inc., Ipswich; Berryfield
Farm, Lincoln; Blackhorse Farm, Warren, rhode Island; Bristol county agricultural high school, Dighton; Briggs stable, LLP, hanover; chipaway stables, Inc., acushnet; creek crossing Farm, LLc, hingham; essex technical high school, Danvers; Greene acres equestrian center, Belchertown; harmony horse stables, Littleton; high tail acres, LLc, Newbury; holly hill Farm, cohasset; holly hill West Inc., harvard; hunters haven Farm, Groveland; Indian rock stables, saugus; Johnson & Wales university center for equine studies, rehoboth; Lalobarun ranch, Newbury; Lucky Buck stables, Freetown; Pompositticut Farm, hudson; Pond View Farm, Vineyard haven; silvercryst Farm, southwick; smithfield Farm, Falmouth; sons of the Wind Farm, LLc, Merrimac;
sterling riding stables, Pepperell; teaberry Farm, taunton; the Barnyard Maples, Byfield; the Ponderaia, North reading; twin Orchard Farm, southampton; undermountain Farm, Lenox; Ventura stables, North Dighton; Walking high Farm, Douglas; Whit acres Farm, Norwell; Wildstar Farm, LLc, Westwood; Windrush Farm therapeutic equitation, Inc., North andover; Yankee stables, sharon. “I would like to congratulate all the winners of this prestigious award,” said MFBF President ed Davidian, who farms in Northborough. “I hope that these 35 equine operations find this distinction valuable to their horse farms and continue to strive for excellence in the future.” applications for the 2018 horse Farm of Distinction program are now being accepted with judging expected to take place June through august of next year. evaluations are completed by qualified equine professionals. Only regular members of the Farm Bureau may apply for this honor. to become a member, visit http://mfbf.net/ Membership/BecomeaMember/tabid/59/ Default.aspx.
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Bay State Trail Riders Association Wraps Up 2016 with Rides Galore Submitted by Annamaria Paul
The Bay State Trail Riders Association (BSTRA) wrapped up the year with a series of holiday themed rides. It was a colorful group who attended the annual Big Pumpkin Ride on October 30, 2016 at Upton State forest—much blaze orange was worn. Costumes included a couple of not so scary scarecrows! Riders were given the option of a 6- or 10-mile course that looped through Upton State Forest, Sweet William Farm, Pell Farm, and the Warren Brook Conservation Area properties. These trails are connected, offering miles of riding with good trailer access from Upton State Forest. Karen FlemmingBrooks, Lurissa Marston, and Rosemary Haseltine did a great job organizing the ride and marking trails. Proceeds for this ride were shared with Friends of the Upton State Forest. Thank you, Homefield Credit Union, for sponsoring the ride!
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Mary Ceasar at the BSTRA’s Christmas Ride.
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time commitment from the entire family! Join us at our Hunt Seat and Western National Finals and see some of the best riders in the country vie for Champion Rider and Team honors.
Hunt Seat National Finals Situated beneath Mead Hill on 600 acres in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, the Virginia Horse Center houses 19 show rings, a 4,000 seat coliseum, eight barns, cross-country and combined driving courses, campgrounds, special events spaces, and more. The Anderson Coliseum and Waldron arena, home of the 2017 IEA Hunt Seat National Finals hosts a wide range of events throughout the year. Measuring 150' x 300', this arena is host to “AA” rated and local horse shows, training clinics, concerts, rodeos, horse pulls, and
even sporting events. Visitors and spectators, while not riding or supporting their team, can explore several of the country’s top equine colleges, take a hike to the Natural Bridge that was once owned by Thomas Jefferson, or drive the Blue Ridge Parkway and Skyline Drive.
Western National Finals This year, the IEA returns to Oklahoma City to hold our Western National Finals in conjunction with the NRHA Derby. Oklahoma’s State Fair Park is the center of Oklahoma City’s status as “Horse Show Capital of the World.” With more than $650,000 in estimated added money, the NRHA Derby runs for one week each summer in Oklahoma City and showcases the world’s best reining horses ridden by the top names in the industry. IEA riders and families can spend time watching those top horses and riders compete in the air conditioned coliseum and touring the myriad shopping
options—everything from living room furniture to hoof picks—all under one roof. Between classes, riders and teams can visit the Science Museum, the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum, the American Banjo Museum, or stroll along the mile-long Bricktown Canal. We hope to see you there! For more information, or to learn how to get involved in IEA’s National Finals, contact us at sales@rideiea.org. Dates to Remember 2017 Hunt Seat National Finals April 21-23, 2017 Virginia Horse Center Lexington, Virginia 2017 Western National Finals June 29-30, 2017 Oklahoma State Fair Park Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Scenes from the 2016 IEA Hunt Seat and Western National Finals.
New York Upper Connecticut Pony Club Submitted by Barbara Kil
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over by the adults. Shirley Winer has been running this camp for 42 years, with Sleeping Giant Pony Clubbers as the original campers. Shirley was the District Commissioner of the Sleeping Giant Pony Club and lived in the New Haven area. Her family owned a beautiful
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farm in the Berkshire Mountains at the end of a long dirt road with very few amenities. In 1994, solar power was installed on-site. Shirley’s Camp was the stuff that memories are made of. Campers arrived with their horses and ponies. Everyone roughed it. The horses all lived in the field for the week. The kids all slept in platform tents in the side yard next to the farmhouse. The instructors and chaperones got to stay in the house with Shirley. There is a beautiful porch on the front of the house where everyone gathered to read, talk, or play games. Shirley is a
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great cook and makes everything fresh from the garden. Galloping Day was always on Wednesday, followed by a trip to the general store in town to buy candy and ice cream. Swimming included jumping off the rock into the big river. Bathing was another story. There was a big old barn located in the field across the street from the house, with a huge hay loft and a rope you could use to swing down into the hay piled up below. Campers all wrote their names and their horses’ names on the wall of the barn. Kirsten Lee has been the head instructor at Shirley’s Camp since she was a camper back in the 1980s and shares many fond memories from over the years. “I was a camper before tent platforms, plastics bins, and label makers…before Shirley added solar power and the addition that doubled the size of her house. I started teaching through the Visiting Instructor Program and haven’t missed
Front row, left to right: Teagan, Rose, Bryony and Lizzie; Back row: Adult campers with Shirley Winer (second from right).
a full year since. “Kids still sign the wall in the barn. Shirley has encouraged duct tape and chalk, and has had to replace the board from one of the years that I was a camper, but history is literally written on the barn wall [which is] preserved via Sharpie. “The slide and the swing are still in the barn and beloved. Stewarding all aspects of the ecosystem is critical to Shirley as is creating an awareness surrounding it for the kids. Household chores and farm chores were daily assignments. The camper ran the barn, with nightly “barn checks” and (gasp)
penalties. “From an instructor’s standpoint, we established a terrifically successful format over the years, tailored to the individuals’ needs and learning styles, and based on combined training and horse management. Everything hinged on Shirley’s generosity and that of her kids and grandkids and the cadres of amazing moms and dads through the years who cooked and cleaned and held horse soothed teenage emotions, cheered riders on from the shade of the front porch, and did the zillion other things that made camp magical.”
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Ugly sweater finalists Dave Flavin, Linda Krul, and Deb Chieppa.
Annual Christmas Party Features Fun for All
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Hope everyone is having a happy and safe winter, and that you’re getting some riding in. I know I am getting tired of blanket changing. If you are unable to ride, be sure to do some stretching and keep moving so that your first time back on the horse from the winter isn’t so painful. We are fortunate enough to have plenty of indoor arenas in the area. Our Christmas party in December had an attendance of 37 people and was so much fun! The club holds its monthly meeting at the beginning of the party. Work before pleasure. The meeting/Christmas party was held
this year at the West Greenwich community center, it is a beautiful facility. The food was more than we could eat. Our annual Yankee Swap was a hoot. This year we were asked to bring a horse-related gift of $10 or less. The Yankee Swap featured great gifts from a stuffed horse that whinnied and made galloping noises to wine, movies, earrings, and a horse health check bag. There was tons of laughter with the stealing of gifts. After the gift exchanging, it was time for the ugly
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ride at Pachaug state Forest—will be on march 12. it is a wonderful place to ride. on march 25, the club will be having its annual steak Fry and Chicken bake,
which is where we present the mileage awards. on sunday, march 26, the rhode island Federation of riding Clubs is holding its annual bazaar. This is where you can pick up some great deals on horse equipment, riding gear, blankets, homemade gifts, and join the west Greenwich horseman’s association. it is held at the
west Greenwich school on route 3. For updated information, be sure to check out our website for more rides and events at orgsites.com/ri/wgha/. our new membership form can be found on the website, as well. we hope to see you out on the trails or at any of our fun events.
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The weaTher ouTside may be cold and raw, but things are just heating up for Tri-state horsemen’s association (Tsha) members in 2017. while you look out your window at cold and ice, start counting the days until spring. it will be here before you know it, bringing lots of fun and exciting things to do with your horse!
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Tsha members have a lot to look forward to in 2017. The various committees have been appointed, and are hard at work to make our events better than ever for its members. open show, dressage, and Trail committees are meeting regularly in preparation for the upcoming season. This year, the Tsha open shows will take place on June 9-11, July 21-23, and august 18-20, at Falls Creek Farm in oneco, CT. The Tsha dressage shows will also be held at Falls Creek Farm on July 2, July 30, and august 27.
dressage exhibitors—please note that this is a change of location and dates from our original tentative dates! Visit tristatehorsemen.com for the latest information as it becomes available. also, be sure to renew your Tsha membership today so you don’t miss any news. don’t forget to include your email address so you are included in the e-newsletters sent to members on a regular basis. Tsha is continuing to “go green” this year, and many announcements and updates will be sent through our fun and informative e-newsletters! membership applications may be found on the website. until next month, stay warm and think spring!
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[LEFT] Katie L’Heureux and mother, Mary Crane, will be participating in this month’s Ireland trip. [ABOVE] L-R: Tom Lewis, Ruth Lawler, Dana Pope, Mary Crane, and Noël Estes.
Norfolk Hunt Club Members Enjoy Traveling Throughout Winter Months Submitted by Desmond O’Leary
Photos: (Left) Kathie Davenport; (Right) Ruth Lawler
February always makes it a point to prove to us that it is the darkest and coldest month of the year. The conditions in Massachusetts certainly are not welcoming for outdoor riding, so to solve that problem and get our saddle fix, we venture to locations where the conditions are welcoming for outdoor riding. It is what makes the Norfolk Hunt Club such a unique and fun group of people—the shared sense of adventure! This month, a handful of members from the Norfolk Hunt Club will take flight to Ireland for a week-long foxhunting endeavor. Those attending will have the opportunity to see Ireland in all of its beauty as a normal tourist, but also the luxury of seeing so much of this country as a rider—something that is commonly inaccessible to the normal traveler. In addition to sightseeing, travelers will have the option to hunt up to three times a week with two different hunts—all conveniently scheduled by our close friend James at Cooper’s Hill Equine in Galway. Representing Norfolk Hunt Club abroad will be Masters of Foxhounds (MFH) Tom
Lewis, MFH Dominic Cammaratta, former MFH Mary Chilton Crane, Katie L’Heureux, Eric Morse, MFH Owen Hughes, Mary Hughes, Janet Swanson, Carolyn Regan, former MFH Noël Estes, Lisa Lewis, Joe McDonough, Sandy Sanders, Briton Sanders, and Robert Shuman. With extensive planning complete, a stellar group of people, and new turf, this trip is sure to be one to remember! Foxhunting in Ireland, especially in February, is for the hardy. But what about the snowbirds? We’ve got that covered too! Norfolk Hunt Club has an increasingly larger presence in Aiken, SC, with both former members who have relocated, and current members escaping the cold winter temperatures. Members flock to Aiken for the climate, land, and welcoming horse community. Part of what makes our hunt club so unique and special is the variety of people and riders we attract. We have some people who dabble in different disciplines, ride leisurely, show extensively, train dressage, or even drive horses. The diversity is what makes our Norfolk Hunt Club so enjoyable and what makes
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Aiken so special. Aiken has many horse events running simultaneously—there is always something for everyone. MFH Ruth Lawler is the newest member to head to Aiken. She’s joining Norfolk Hunt members Wendy Gutfarb, Bill Gutfarb, Dana Pope, Carolyn Pope, Laurian Pope, Sarah Morton, Susan Sandomirsky, and Vickie Cunningham who already call Aiken home either year-round or during the winter months. Joining this cast of characters for some fun and saddle time with the Aiken Hounds as well as the Whiskey Road Foxhounds Hunt will once again be former MFH Noël Estes, former MFH Mary Chilton Crane, Michele Powers, and MFH Tom Lewis. Being able to reunite with friends both old and new makes time in Aiken extra enjoyable. However, all good things must come to an end. Once these trips are over and the club returns to its own land, we start the process of gearing up for the spring season. Our annual clean-up day is scheduled the first week of April and everyone (members and non-members) is asked to participate in whatever way they can. It is an excellent opportunity to meet members of our club and build camaraderie with fellow equestrians. We hope you will join us for 2017! For more information about the Norfolk Hunt Club and what we do, please visit norfolkhunt.com. Tally ho! February 2017
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Hunter/Jumper news
[ABOVE] Emily McGuirk and Follow That Dream won the Sandy Point Stables Modified Adult Medal. [RIGHT] Kayln Curtiss and her pony More For Your Money won multiple year-end ribbons for the 2016 season.
Dream Big Congratulations to Emily McGuirk on winning big at Sandy Point Stables in Middletown, RI. The Rochdale, MA, native rode her own Follow That Dream to win the Modified Adult Medal and trains with Bonnie Robinson.
PHOTOS: (LEFT) Linda McGuirk; (RIGHT) Courtesy of Hannah Curtiss
Year-End Success Riders from Oak Hill Farm in Croydon, NH, finished up the 2016 season with the New Hampshire Hunter Jumper Association win multiple year-end ribbons. Hannah Curtiss was champion in the Modified Adult Equitation while her daughter Kayln Curtiss and her pony More For Your Money were third in Walk-Trot Pleasure and fourth in Walk-Trot Equitation. In the Eaton and Berube Adult Equitation Classic, Kristen Wesoja and On A Promise took champion after a competitive season.
Ruth O’Keefe Meredith Memorial Trophy. 18-year-old Traband has successfully competed in addition to being an entrepreneur, having founded EPN Global and Taiji Horsemanship. Over the course of her career, Traband has served as a clinician and bridleless performer at expositions in Canada and the United States. Traband has earned top results in dressage, hunters, jumpers, and para-dressage, highlighted by top 10 placings at the U.S. Junior Hunter National Championships – East Coast and in High Junior Jumper classes along the East Coast, and third overall in the Grade IV division of the 2014 USEF Para-Equestrian Dressage National Championship and Selection Trial for the 2014 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games U.S. Para-Equestrian Dressage Team. She is also a member of the Penn State Equestrian Team.
Southern Migration Newbury Farm of Littleton, MA, has gone south for the winter and had a great time at the ESP Holiday Festival I and II! To start off the warmer circuit with a bang, Jean Sheptoff and Heartcore and were Amateur Owner Hunter 3'6" champions and winners of the Junior/Amateur Owner Hunter Classic! Class winners for the fesitvals also included Alicia Nisberg on Duckhorn, Mary Chase and Teddy, and Cairo ridden by Cory Hardy. Nicole Terry and Azteca also finished second in the Low Adult Jumper classic.
Equestrian of the Year Centre Hall, PA, native Elizabeth Traband has been named the United States Equestrian Federation’s 2016 Junior Equestrian of the Year and recipient of the
New Partnerships Back Bay Farm of Ipswich, MA, would like to congratulate Lily Rusis on her lease of Cobalt 6 and send a special thank you to Monica Hunt and Cornerstone
Regionals Bound Congratulations to the Century Mill Stables IEA Team of Bolton, MA, on a fantastic season so far. The middle school team has taken champion three times and
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Farm on their help with the lease! They would also like to congratulate Ellie Crate on her re-lease of Paradox, Grace Perryman on her lease of Sirius B, Torei Gudaitis on her lease of Quinaro, and Libby LeStage on her re-lease of Custom Made.
reserve champion twice to qualify for Regionals. The high school team qualified for Regionals after finishing champion, reserve champion, third, fourth, and fifth throughout the season. Three of the teams’ riders have been given the Sportsmanship Award; Maggie Moss, Siobhan O’Hagan, and Sofia Dixon. So far the teams have taken home over 30 blue ribbons and have 10 riders qualified for Regionals as individuals!
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[LEFT] In addition to the HITS Grand Prix, Kosher won numerous prizes throughout the series. [RIGHT] Andrew Kosher and USA Today took the class by two seconds.
Fares Well for Andrew Kocher As the curtain closed on the two-week HITS Holiday Series at HITS Post Time Farm, riders gathered to compete in the finale of the series, the $25,000 HITS Grand Prix. The rider to beat would be Andy Kocher of Lake St. Louis, MO, riding USA Today, owned by MKO Equestrian. Kocher already won the $10,000 Open Prix as well as the $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix in the first week of the series, along with several other top-five prizes. “This was my first show with USA Today, he’s a really great horse and is a seasoned competitor,” said Kocher. “He’s very experienced and has shown all over the world. I had just sold what was my best horse in the last year or so,
so last week I was bummed out, but we brought out our new horses and had a great week, so I’ve changed my outlook for the upcoming winter.” Eight horses and riders would advance over the first round course, designed by Ken Krome of Westminster, MD, to vie for the win in the jump-off where half of the lot would gain clear rounds again. The first to compete over the shortened course was Christina Kelly of Aiken, SC, and The Kingdom, owned by Andrea O’Brien. They flew through the course, laying down a solid, clear round in 37.266 to set the tone for the remaining field. When the class was finished, they would take home the second-place prize. Next to garner a clear round as the
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Equestrian Center in Wellington, FL, during the ESP Year End Awards Show. Amy has been competing her champion horse, Curb Appeal, owned by Monty Kelly, since he was young and is a seasoned rider as well as a professional horse trainer at her home base in
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Albany, NY, and Wellington, FL. Momrow and Curb Appeal earned a class high 89 in the first round and another high score of 90 in the second round to earn a total of 179 from the judging panel to best her second mount, Belfast, by nearly nine points. Momrow and Monty Kelly’s Belfast took second place with a two round score of 170. Olivia Parr of Houston, TX, and Sunset Drive earned third place with a total
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third trip in the jump-off were the victors, Kocher and USA Today. They shaved a full two seconds off of Kelly’s time to move up the leaderboard with a time of 35.070, where the lead would remain. Ontario-based equestrian Kim Farlinger entered fifth in the jump-off order to give the crowd another clean round. She piloted Charming Force B, owned by Kim Farlinger Stables Ltd., through the timers in 38.563, a round that would settle them into third place. Matthias Hollberg, riding out of Middleburg, VA, was the final rider in the jump-off and the last to snag a clear round. Hollberg rode Aletta, owned by Hollberg Equestrian, to the finish clocking in at 39.363, just a second shy of Farlinger for fourth place. The final five rounded out with Margie Engle and Indigo, owned by Gladewinds Farm, Inc. who had a heartbreaking rail at the final fence of the jump-off that settled them in fifth at 35.797.
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continued from page 78 score of 168. Momrow and Curb Appeal earned a class high 89 in the first round and another high score of 90 in the second round to best her second mount, Belfast, by nearly nine points. “Curb Appeal is a six-year-old going into 2017,” Momrow explained. “I’ve been training him since he was a young horse, and since day one he just had the best attitude and a great look to him.” A handsome Dutch Warmblood, Curb Appeal is like “a little dog in the barn,” she says, and he is her “best friend. I love him!” Stablemate Belfast is a different kind of ride. “He is a little bit more of a sharper jumper,” she says, “more of a spunkier horse, while Curb Appeal is very straight forward.”
Raleigh Hiler of Sudbury, MA, and her own Chapman ET, were victorious in the Junior Hunter 3'3"/3'6" Division presented by #1 Education Place after
receiving top honors throughout the weekend. Giavanna Rinaldi of Wayne, IL, and Pappy Van Winkle, owned by Double H Farm captured reserve champion honors.
Children’s Hunters The Children’s Hunter Division presented by UHealth saw Isabella Sica of Ridgefield, CT, and her own Choco Mousse take top honors for their performances throughout the weekend, while Esther Cusnir of Davie, FL, and her own Code Black finished in reserve.
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Eventing news Newly appointed U.S. Eventing Team Technical Advisor David O’Connor spoke at the USEA Convention about the upcoming year’s plans.
Four-Star Facility The Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area, host of the Dutta Corp. Fair Hill International Horse Trials, announced that they have applied to host a CCI4*— which, if approved, would be the second one in North America and one of seven in the world—and will be improving their facility. Facility upgrades mentioned include grandstand renovation at the steeplechase track, creation of a visitors’ center, upgrades to existing arenas and permanent barns, and adding to the crosscountry and combined driving courses.
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Certification Update The United States Eventing Association has announced a new training certificate available to young horse trainers through the USEA Instructors’ Certification Program (ICP) and USEA Young Event Horse Program (YEH). Starting in 2017, ICP is now offering two new certificates—the ICP Young Event Horse Instructor certificate for those who teach many students aboard young horses and the ICP Young Event Horse Professional Trainer certifi-
cate for those who develop the under saddle abilities of young event horses. Individuals who wish to obtain either of these two new certificates will be required to participate in a three-day ICP YEH Workshop. After attending the workshop, YEH instructors and YEH professional trainers may attend an ICP Assessment to be evaluated for ICP certification. In addition, the ICP will continue to offer its ICP Level I-Novice through Level IV Instructor certificates.
Welcome, President The USEA bid farewell to Diane Pitts, who served as the USEA President for the past three years, and welcomed incoming President Carol Kozlowski at the 2016 USEA Annual Meeting and Convention. Being from Avon, NY, Area I is excited to have Kozlowski representing the Northeast. Rule Changes The Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) released the eventing rule changes for 2017 and most notably, the FEI has lowered the difficulty of the 2018 World Equestrian Games (WEG)
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eventing competition. Similar to what was decided for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, the WEG will have four-star level difficulty in dressage and stadium, but the cross-country course will have the length of a four-star course but the technicality of a three-star. Also, the number of athletes permitted per nation has been lowered from six to five.
In Memoriam Emerald Isles Eventing Center in Westborough, MA, is pleased to announce the name of their newly finished cross-country field. Formerly known as Glenrock Farms, the center’s field has been dubbed the Kyle Ashworth Memorial Cross Country Field in honor of the prior owner’s grandson who passed in October 2015. New Roles Accomplished eventer David O’Connor has been named the Eventing Technical Advisor of the Land Rover U.S. Eventing Team for the next two years by the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) . Previously the U.S. Eventing Team Coach, O’Connor will be focusing more on man-
agement of the U.S. High Performance Program and the athlete’s personal programs and goals rather than hands on coaching as well as serve as the chef d’equipe. In his first presentation in this role, he gave some insight into what the program will look like going forward to the attendees of the USEA Convention.
Derby Cross Darlings Results from Echo Ridge Farm’s Derby Cross event in Lee, NH, put a number of their riders in the ribbons. In the Dressage Only division, Rachel Stevens took second with a 72% and then took third in the Elementary Derby Cross on Bar Scotchs Poco with a 30. Also in Elementary was Gina Pronzati on Amos who took sixth with a 64.2. Kaitlyn Rumford on Perfect Storm took third in Beginner Novice with a 35.5. In the Filly division, Eliza Butzer and Perfect Storm placed second with a 36.5 and were followed closely by Cassie Wirth on Pepito who were fourth with a 43. The Lead Line division was dominated by Emily Meulenbroek, Katelyn Haygood, and Tyler Haygood riding Echo Ridge Doug!
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[1] First Level Junior Champion Izabelle Tagavi, First Level Open Champion Brynn Bastian, and First Level Open Reserve Champion Michelle McGillicuddy. [2] The Dino Award, presented annually to the high point Jr. rider at the NHDEA Fall Show was awarded to Emily Pascetta 72.3%, right and the Cheri Oleson Award, presented annually to the high point Open rider at the NHDEA Summer Show was awarded to Janet Gregsak 69.3%, left. [3] Nichole Lanik, Ally Rosenberry, and Kayla Villete received third, reserve, and champion honors, respectively, in the Intro Level for Juniors. [4] Third Level Junior Champion Anja Stadelmann, Second Level Open Champion Stefanie Rossetti, and Third Level Open Champion Kara Riley-King. [5] Holly Cornwell, Katelynn Griggs, Danielle Annis, Stevie Kehm, Caitlyn Burns, Reserve Champion Jessica Zaniewski, and Champion Anne DeMarco were the Intro, Open awards recipients. [6] First Level Junior Champion Izabelle Tagavi displays her awards. [7] Natalie Juris was the reserve champion in the Beginner Novice 3Phase Junior division while Bridget Lary earned top honors in both the Beginner Novice 3Phase Junior and the Novice 3Phase Junior division. [8] Elementary 3Phase Junior awards recipients Helen Pope, Sophia Caron, and Abby Ackor, with Pre-Elemntary 3Phase Open Champion Anne DeMarco and Elementary 3-Phase Junior Champion Taylor Santosuosso. [9] Training Level Junior Awards receipients Ainsley Muir, Bridget Lary, Valerie Pascetta, Vanessa Franciosa, Abigail Colburn, and Emily Pascetta. [10] Training Level Open awards recipients Amanda Archibald, Patti Puccilli, Allison Bolia, Stevie Kehm, Sue Inzenga, Winnie Krogman, Jackie Nicholas, and Kathi Murphy.
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[LEFT] Jennie Brannigan took home numerous awards, including the Connaught Grant for her success aboard Stella Artois. [RIGHT] The HND Group’s Mighty Nice won the Casar Trophy and Horse of the Year.
United States Eventing Association United States Eventing Association (USEA) members were rewarded for their hard work this year during the 2016 Awards Ceremony. MC’d by the legendary Jimmy Wofford, the year-end awards presentation is one of the most anticipated events of the USEA Annual Meeting and Convention as eventers cheer on themselves and their friends for all of their accomplishments throughout the year. Among the big winners of the night was Jennie Brannigan who was presented with the Rebecca Broussard Global International Developing Rider Grant in honor of Rebecca Chaney Broussard. Designed to assist and encourage the development of event riders at the highest level of the sport, the grant is to be used for the educational development of an International quality rider based on competition on the global stage of eventing. In addition, Brannigan was named one of the USEA’s top ten overall riders on the USEA Leaderboard of Champions. Brannigan also took home the Connaught Grant as the rider and co-owner of Stella Artois. In its second year, the Connaught Grant is designed for a horse competing at the CCI1* or CCI2* level who shows potential to one day be on the U.S. Team to help offset the cost of competitions, travel in relationship to competitions, training and horse 84
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care. In memory of Bruch Duchossois, the grant was awarded to Stella Artois and owners Beth Battel and Brannigan. Brannigan said with the help of the grant, she hopes to travel to Europe to compete with Stella Artois, furthering the mare’s experience at the 2* level before hopefully stepping up to 3* competitions later in the year. The Rebecca Broussard National Developing Rider Grant, awarded to an international quality rider based on competition within the national system of eventing, was presented to Mackenna Shea. An up-and-coming young eventer, Shea is making her mark in the eventing industry and is to use the grant for educational development. Now in its 17th year, the Worth the Trust Scholarships provide financial assistance for amateurs to hone their horsemanship skills training with the country’s top competitors in the sport. Taylor Rieck won the young adult amateur scholarship and Allison Murphy won the adult amateur scholarship. New Hampshire native Hallie Coon won the Essex Horse Trials Grant, a grant available to a developing rider under 25 who is competing successfully at the CCI3* and 4* levels and who is working towards representing the U.S. in international team competition. The grant is intended to assist the recipient in developing the essential horsemanship skills required for a
successful transition from the Young Rider ranks to the Senior Rider ranks. The Amy Tryon Young Rider’s Grant, created to provide direct financial assistance to aspiring event riders who participate in the USEA Young Riders’ Program and who have aspirations of achieving the highest international level of the sport of eventing, was awarded to 16-year-old Madison Temkin. Mia Farley was awarded the Seema Sonnad Junior Rider’s Grant, available to junior riders aged 18 and under who are competing successfully at the preliminary and CCI1* level and who are working towards representing his or her Area at the NAJYRC CCI2* team competition in the following year. The Roger Haller Educational Fund—formed earlier this year in memory of Roger Haller, a lifelong servant to the sport—awarded its first two scholarships to help continue the licensing and education of licensed officials, judges, and course designers. These scholarships were given to Valerie Vizcarrondo and John Williams. Overall champions of 2016 included: Young Rider: Jenny Caras; Adult Amateur: Frankie Thieriot Stutes; Lady Rider: Lauren Kieffer; Rider of the Year: Boyd Martin; Pony of the Year: Batteries Not Included; Mare of the Year: Under Suspection; Stallion of the Year: Halimey; Horse of the Year: Mighty Nice.
PHOTOS: USEA/Leslie Mintz
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Dressage news
[LEFT] USDF Bronze and Silver Medalist Heather McCullough received the Major Anders Lindgren Scholarship from The Dressage Foundation. [ABOVE] Sharon Hess and Kalander Boy were recipients of the Carol Lavell Gifted Memorial Fund Scholarship.
Year-End Champs Riders from Course Brook Farm in Sherborn, MA, took home a handful of year-end ribbons from the Charles River Dressage Association banquet. Elizabeth Gill was champion in the First Level Junior division and the Training Level Junior division while Kristie Gill was third in Training Level AA. Karen Whitney was champion in the Vintage division and Dressage Rider Test AA and was third in the First Level AA division. Lastly, Madison Haney was champion in the Eventing TOC Junior division. PHOTOS: (RIGHT) Pics Of You; (LEFT) Pat Girarg
Continuing Success The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is pleased to announce that Robert Dover will act as Technical Advisor for the next two years in addition to serving as Chef d’Equipe at agreed upon U.S. Dressage Team competitions. He will also continue to play a significant role in fundraising for U.S. Dressage programs.
A six-time U.S. Olympian and four-time Olympic Bronze medalist, Dover helped the U.S. Dressage Team return to the podium at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games and win a Team Bronze medal.
Ammy Power The Dressage Foundation (TDF) announced 2016’s recipients of the Carol Lavell Gifted Memorial Fund Scholarships for Adult Amateurs. With nine recipients this year, the scholarships enable recipients to set aside quality time in concentrated training with their horse and trainer of choice, and away from the daily pressures of jobs and family. The 2016 recipients are: Sharon Hess of Region 1 and her Oldenburg, Kalander Boy; Kate Snyder of Region 2 and her Thoroughbred, Safely Spun; Patricia Estes of Region 3 and her Appaloosa, Herman; Cheryl Tobey of Region 3 and her Arabian, Chloe; Sarah
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Lindsten of Region 5 and her KWPN, Cookie; Viva Medina of Region 7 and her KWPN, Temelrite; Karen Norton of Region 8 and her Oldenburg, Red Baron; Linda Lambert of Region 8 and her Hanoverian, Wunderlich; and Arlene Gaitan of Region 9 and her Swedish Warmblood/Arabian, Questt. TDF has also awarded a total of $10,000 to U.S. dressage instructors through the Major Anders Lindgren Scholarship program, funded through The Dressage Foundation’s Carol Lavell Gifted Memorial Fund. The scholarships went to USDF Bronze and Silver Medalist, Brianna Zwilling, from Wentzville, MO, USDF Bronze Medalist, Kimberly Bench, from Hudsonville, MI, and USDF Bronze and Silver Medalist, Heather McCullough, from Troutman, NC.
New Blood Maplewood Warmbloods of Middletown, NY, has announced that German dres-
sage trainer Christian Garweg will become part of their onsite family in April 2017. Garweg recently moved to North America from Hamburg, Germany, and is excited to join the Maplewood team.
Clean Sweep Congratulations to Windswept Farm in Canterbury, NH, on a great year with the New England Dressage Association. Brenna Donovan and her mare Diadem came out third in the First Level Junior/ Young Rider year-end awards and head trainer Kelly Poulin was 10th in Open Prix St. Georges on Barbara Freeman’s Ronaldo. Headed South Millennium Dressage of Harvard, MA, has made the annual migration south to warmer weather. The team will be showing in Wellington, FL, for the winter and will return to Massachusetts in the spring.
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Para-Dressage Receives Standing Ovation at 2016 USDF Annual Convention and Awards Banquet The 2016 Adequan®/United States Dressage Federation (USDF) Annual Convention concluded on December 3, 2016, with the Awards Banquet where recipients were honored for their dedication to the sport in 2016. For the first year in history, Para-Dressage was included in the final year-end awards. Accolades were presented to top riders and horses in addition to honoring the Paralympic Dressage Team of Sydney Collier, Rebecca Hart, Margaret McIntosh, Annie Peavy, and Roxanne Trunnell. It was an exciting evening at the Hyatt Regency in St. Louis, MO, where winners gave heartfelt speeches about the year. Threetime Paralympian Rebecca Hart was given a standing ovation for her speech. Rebecca Hart expressed, “It was such a great evening at the USDF convention. I really enjoyed getting to reconnect and reminisce with my Rio teammates. The gala was a fun way to get together and thank all the wonderful people, horses, sponsors, grooms, and supporters who helped make Rio possible. Without everyone’s help Rio would have never been possible. It was a great to be able to share
our experiences and passion for high-level sport with our fellow equestrians in a fun atmosphere.” C. Mike Tomlinson DVM MBA, FEI veterinarian and USPEA board member, added, “This was a fabulous night for Para being included for the first time as an equal. The USDF could not have been better to us. It was everything we could have asked for. Becca’s speech was articulate, concise, and moving. It was a game changing night for Para’s relationship with dressage.” Grade III rider Lara Oles earned reserve champion with her mount Bella under Paralympian Annie Peavy who was champion with Lancelot Warrior. For Oles this award was more than just honoring the year. She explained, “I am very grateful to the USDF for creating the Para Dressage Rider of the Year Awards. These awards help put our sport on par with the other dressage divisions. However, to me the best part of the awards is that it allows Para-Dressage riders like me, who cannot afford to participate in all the CPEDI3* events, to use scores earned at more local USDF shows to compete
Three-time Paralympian Rebecca Hart (far left) was given a standing ovation for her speech at the convention.
for a National Award.” She continued, “On a personal note, this award means so much to me because my beautiful mare, Bella, died on October 20, and I will never have the chance to compete with her again. Attending the banquet was bittersweet for me, but I felt I had to go in remembrance of Bella.” The top para-dressage riders of the year included: Grade Ia, Rocanne Trunnell and Royal Dancer; Grade Ib, Sydney Collier and Western Rose; Grade II, Lauren Barwick and Wolkentanz Onyx; Grade III, Angela Peavy and Lancelot Warrior; Grade IV, Katie Jackson and NTEC Wembley.
Connecticut Dressage & Combined Training Association Looks Forward in the New Year Submitted by Ann Bowie
For those who don’t know my story with the Connecticut Dressage & Combined Training Association (CDCTA), I would like to share a short version of it. I, like many of you, went to clinics and schooling shows over the years, enjoying the ability to bring students to a quality show, an informative, educational clinic or symposium. In 2015, when no one was able to fill the president position, I agreed to do it knowing it was the right time to give 86
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back to an organization that gave me so much. Also at this time came a new vice president, secretary, and treasurer. The members of CDCTA are truly amazing people. Board members and non-board members have been very helpful in keeping things running. We offered our three schooling shows and a wide variety of clinics, all put together and run by members and volunteers. This is truly a team effort. It took a large number of volunteers to pull off a
successful 2016. You who took time to make 2016 a strong year for our club, I thank you. It was a pleasure working with every one of you. Looking ahead, I am now halfway through my two-year term as president, and would like to help someone think about taking the position when my term ends. We are always looking for new and long-term members who will donate their time. Volunteering is not a full time position or a lifelong commitment. It is a short-term donation of your time to a great cause. If you think you would like to commit some time to this great club, I would love to hear from you. Please feel free to reach out to me with ideas or questions of any kind. We are still taking ideas for clinics for 2017; a good tentative calendar is in the works. I have had a great time in 2016 and am looking forward to 2017.
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By Lisa Cenis
Driving news The Tracy and Johnson draft pony pulling team of Duke, Major, and Colonel of Barnard, VT, are celebrating the holiday season with family and friends.
Wassail Parade in Review 2016 marked another successful event for Woodstock, VT’s Wassail Parade. The event started off with the High Horses’ Therapeutic Riding Program represented by the Lamoureux Family from Sharon, VT. What followed were 20 groups of riders and drivers dressed for the holidays. Minis, draft horses, horses, Icelandic ponies, and donkeys were all well-represented in the parade. Be sure to check it out next year! Condolences Our condolences go to Cynthia Parsley Baehr and Sue Lathrop who recently lost their horses Farthing and Tahoe. The duo have gone on to join Doc, Jelly, and Beau across the rainbow bridge and will be sorely missed.
and her sister, Barb, put the Gladstone Driving Event on the map and helped organize many other competitions in the New Jersey area. She was smart, wellorganized, and truly interested in the sport and in providing a genuinely great experience to those who participated in driving events. We will miss her encyclopedia of knowledge surrounding all things horse and driving.
Licensed Driver Congratulations to Karen Fitzgerald and John Fitzgerald
(HI) on achieving Level 1 in Road Driving within the Carriage Association of America’s Driver Proficiency Program. Well done!
This Just In The Barneveld Horseman’s Association recently announced they have dropped both spring and fall carriage shows. The fall show boasted a beautiful cross-countryside drive, while the spring show was a lovely, low-key way to get your horse ready for the season.
Vaccination Acclimation The new rule regarding vaccinations will now affect all events (as of January 1, 2017). The requirement for all equines entering American Driving Society (ADS)-recognized events was modeled after a current United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) rule and proposed for all ADS events by the Events Standards committee in consultation with both the Combined Driving and Pleasure Driving committees. The wording was circulated from ADS member comments during the recent review period and subsequently adopted by the ADS Board at its meeting on November 1. Drivers planning to enter any ADS-recognized event should consult with their veterinarian and arrange for a vaccination, which can be done on the same visit as your Coggins test and health paper examination. The rule also outlines requirements for owners wishing to administer the vaccination themselves.
PHOTOS: Lisa Cenis
Driving World Loses Trish Haertlein In other sad news, we are sorry to report the passing of Trish Haertlein, who was essential in the driving community. Trish Cynthia Parsley Baehr driving Farthing at the Waldingfield Horse Driving Trial.
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Annual Meeting Featured Guest Speaker the Miner Institute’s Karen Lassell Once again to the thundering hooves of “And they’re off,” the Saratoga Driving Association (SDA) held their annual meeting on December 4, 2016 at the Saratoga Casino and Racetrack. The facility is lovely with a fabulous buffet in Fortunes restaurant, overlooking the racetrack. Folks get to socialize, the food is delicious, and we all get to relax and spend some time together. This year we had a guest speaker, Karen Lassell, Equine Manager, from the Miner Institute in Chazy, NY. The Miner Institute was an experimental farm developed by William Miner to teach advanced scientific methods of farm and animal management to promote increased productivity and efficiency on the farm. Mr. Miner was raised in Chazy and went on to make his fortune in developing railroad car coupling. He returned to the area and expanded the farm of his aunt and uncle and then began to experiment with modern scientific methods and 88
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introducing electricity to the farm far sooner than the local community. In the heyday of the farm they had as many as 800 workers, and where it stands today, an endowment supports the operation. They have a full equine program specializing in training, breeding, and stallion service. They have summer interns and some that stay through the year. They pride themselves in giving interns handson experience, not just watching an expert. They do research on feeding and how to slow down consumption of calories through different devices. Karen said they are unique because they grow the experimental crops and then they use that crop in their work with their horses, so you know what you are testing with. It is all done within the confines of the institute so there is much more control. I think that as a club we should plan a field trip to the Miner Institute. They have an Open House and
Equiday scheduled for March 19, if anyone is interested. They run events throughout the year and we may want to pick a warmer time. Check them out online at whminer.org. We are very fortunate to have such a unique and interesting place near us, and should definitely learn more about it. Doing what we are trying to do with horses, in a digital disposal world, means we need to seek out knowledge and dreams from different sources. We could all get ATVs and get rid of our horses, stop wasting our time training these muddy, expensive critters that don’t listen, but we don’t. To stay inspired and enjoy the wonder of our own beautiful horse, whose eye softens when she sees you, or throws down a challenge that is your own unique little game, we need to get inspiration from different sources… from each other, the literature, and places like the Miner Institute that was left as a legacy by William Miner to inspire us.
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[ABOVE] The Certified Horsemanship Association has named Ida Like A Dun as their School Horse of the Year Award recipient. [LEFT] Nu Chex To Cash is the NRHA’s newest stallion to reach Three Million Dollar Sire status.
PHOTOS: (LEFT) Waltenberry; (RIGHT) Courtesy of Tara Reimer
Win N A Ribbon The year-end points from the Massachusetts Quarter Horse Association are piling up for two riders at Boulder Brook Stables in Lee, NH! Maria Veale and I Pay The Chex earned reserve champion in Novice Amateur Western Pleasure, Novice Amateur Trail, and Amateur Trail, third in Open Aged Mares, and fourth in Novice Amateur Showmanship. Sharon Costa and Make N A Statement were champion in Novice Amateur Walk-Trot Western Pleasure, Novice Amateur Walk-Trot Horsemanship, Novice Amateur Walk-Trot Trail, and Novice Amateur Showmanship. The pair was also third in Amateur Aged Geldings, fourth in Open Senior Trail and Open Green Western Pleasure, and sixth in Open Aged Geldings. World Champions Following a busy month at Congress, the Powder Brook Farm team from Harwinton, CT, did it all again at the 2016 AQHA World Championship
Show! Dan Carlson and Made By Charlie were third in Level 2 Junior Western Riding and finalists in Level 3 Junior Western Riding and Level 3 Amateur Showmanship. Ashley Reichert’s Fantastic Invitation was fifth in Level 3 Performance Halter Mares with Gretchen Mathes and sixth with Reichert in Level 3 Amateur Performance Halter Mares. The pair was also ninth in Level 2 Amateur Showmanship and finalists in Level 2 Amateur Western Horsemanship. Mathes and Lisa Mazurka’s Invested In Cowboys were fifth in the Level 3 Performance Halter Geldings and Mazurka was 11th in Level 3 Amateur Performance Halter Geldings. Gene Spagnola also rode the gelding to 13th in Level 2 Senior Western Riding alongside Jessica Ross who rode Isabel Scobie’s Range To A Te to tenth. Johnna Letchworth was reserve champion in Level 3 Amateur Showmanship with her own Wild And Invited, fifth in Level 2, and sixth in Level 3
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Amateur Western Horsemanship with Mathes’ Izzy A Jack Bar. Sophie Gillioz was eighth with Susie Roncone’s Pine Chexed in Level 2 Amateur Showmanship and a finalist in Level 3.
Multi-Million Dollar Chex The National Reining Horse Association keeps growing its list of successful sires. Nu Chex To Cash, a 1990 palomino by Nu Cash and out of Amarilla Chex, is the association’s newest stallion to reach Three Million Dollar Sire status. After earning over $57,000 in the show pen and winning a World Championship, the stallion was retired to stud and has offspring that have earned over $250,000 individually. Young Trainers Fair Haven, VT, native David Gringeri bested 25 other American Quarter Horse Youth Association members to take second in the 2015-2016 Young Horse Development Project, a
program created to offer youth members the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of horsemanship. Gringeri worked with Centenial Drift, a 2015 sorrel filly bred by Jim and Joni Hunt of Open Box Rafter Ranch, to try and win the top spot, ultimately placing behind Kaitlyn Boykin of Elizabeth, CO, and Special Frenchmans.
On Cloud Nine The Certified Horsemanship Association has named their School Horse of the Year Award recipient as Ida Like A Dun, a 15-year-old AQHA gelding. “Arnie” started his career as a successful show horse, winning reserve world champion in Four Year and Older Geldings and Amateur Halter Geldings 2 and Under at the 2009 American Buckskin Registry Association World Championship Show and earning his AQHA Superior in Halter. The gelding now teaches students of all ages western, english, jumping, vaulting, and therapeutic riding at Cloud 9 Ranch in Canada.
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Andrea Fappani and Spooky Wiz took the 2016 NRHA Open Futurity Championship with a score of 225.5.
Andrea Fappani and Spooky Whiz Win the 2016 NRHA Open Futurity Championship
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a little bit with him, and I went pretty easy in the go-rounds even though I knew we had a horse that could do well in the finals even though I did not know how much he would step up. I asked him and he did step up!” said Andrea who took home the guaranteed champion paycheck of $150,000 aboard the gelding bred and nominated by Spence Bell. Bertolani and Flarida settled for reserve honors and each added $109,854.78 to their earnings.
won over $80,000 on her half sister, Surprizentheprincess and this horse is her equal. She has her looks, her mind, and her talent!” Cade McCutcheon rode Duallin Guns a stallion bred, owned, and nominated by McQuay Stables Inc. to the reserve championship in the Youth Futurity after posting a 213.
NRHA Non Pro Level 4 With an impressive ride, Jack Medows piloted Chicsdreamofdiamonds as draw 31 out of a field of 32 to a score of 218.5. The duo claimed the title of Cinch NRHA Non Pro Level 4 Champion as well as the Youth Non Pro Championship. “I can’t thank this horse enough…she is a once-in-alifetime horse. She was with me every step and I can’t thank her enough. I knew she was capable of it, but I had to get her shown. We bought her over a year ago and she’s been great every single ride,” said the 19-year-old rider. “I Jack Medows piloted Chicsdreamofdiamonds to the Youth Non Pro Championship.
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In 1997, Andrea Fappani left his mark in the NRHA history books by winning the Limited Non Pro Futurity championship riding Best By Tari as the first European to conquer a Futurity championship in the most coveted reining show pen in the world. In 2001, Fappani came back to write yet another important chapter by claiming the NRHA Open Futurity Championship riding RR Star owned by Lundin Farm, and then went on to claim the title in 2011 aboard Lil Joe Cash for Russel Giles. With only one contestant left to go, the NRHA Four Million Dollar Rider once again proved his worth by reining Spooky Whiz, a son of Spooks Gotta Whiz out of Myo Starlight, owned by Rancho Oso Rio LLC, to top honors. The score to beat when Fappani rode into the pen was a 221 posted by two greats—All American Quarter Horse Congress Open Futurity champions Franco Bertolani on Dun It For Whizkey owned by Cardinal Hill Training Center LLC and NRHA Five Million Dollar Rider Shawn Flarida riding Whiz Gata Prize for owner Alberto Casasco of Argentina. Fappani was determined to take home his third Futurity championship and rode the bay gelding through NRHA pattern #10 performing deep stops, fast spins, and controlled transitions and his third title with a 225.5 score. “This is a pretty special horse. He’s pretty solid, we changed our program
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[LEFT] Rebecca Eccard riding Frans CJF and charity spokesperson, Kimberly Williams Paisley. [RIGHT] Daniel Dali Haber driving IBOP with Berentje fan Jirnsum.
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Members Return from IFSHA World and Grand National Championships Submitted by Dianne Dakowicz
Mark your calendars and plan to join us for our annual AGM, which will be held Saturday, February 4 at 5:00 p.m. at the Crown Plaza Hotel in Nashua, NH. Email Barb Coughlin at barbaracoughlin697@ comcast.net with your number of attendees. She will need your credit card for reservations—the cost is $40 per person. It’s always a fun night with an awards presentation, silent auction, and more! All are welcome. The fall has been very busy for the members of the Northeast Friesian Horse Club (NEFHC). Middlebrook Friesian Farm in New Haven, VT, took three Friesians to the New England Keuring this year. Annemarie de Boer reported their mare Shanna van de Benninger remained Kroon and received a reserve champion in the Mares class. Jelmer from Middlebrook received second Premie Ster and reserve champion of the geldings. Neeltje from Middlebrook received a third Premie and
second place in the Young Mare class. The NEFHC would like to congratulate Claudia Rayner and her mare Liza van de Meikade on her first premiumKroon Champion of the Day at the New England Keuring and also on receiving Champion of the Central Mare Show 2016 with IBOP of 82.5. At the IFSHA World and Grand National Championships held October 5-9, Sherry Clark and Tritian of Majestic Friesians, owned by Sherry and Dave Clark, earned Reserve World Championship in Walk-Trot Western Pleasure. In the Ride & Drive Class, rider/whip Rebecca Eccard also took the reserve championship with Tritian. Lynne Nickeson showed well with her mare Ineke G in the costume class, earning fifth place. Susan Porter’s mare from Sea Chantey Friesians, Berentje fan Jirnsum, was awarded First Premie Kroon Mare at the Ohio Keuring with a driving IBOP score of 79.00. Daniel Dali Haber of Mountain View Training
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Center is whip/trainer and together they earned the highest driving IBOP score for the Keuring in North America! Susan tells me, “Berentje was imported from the Netherlands. Jannie Dijkstra and Henk Bakker found her. She was pregnant and big. I just fell in love.” Berentje, by Jasper Pref with dam by Nykle, has a foal by Bente owned by Jennifer Grady of Maine. Sue’s mare also took a World Championship in Driving Country Pleasure at the IFSHA Championships. Congratulations to Dream Gate Friesians and their mare Godiva of Sea Chantey Friesians, breeder Susan Porter, for winner of Model Mares at Central Mare Keuring 2016. The All Glory Project Charity raised $6,000 at the IFSHA show this year. Entries included Rebecca Eccard riding Frans CJF, owned by Sherry and Dave Clark. We welcome new members to our club—please visit our website at nefhc.com. February 2017
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International Friesian Show Horse Association Members Close 2016 with Success Submitted By Mala Tyler
While in the depth of winter, it may seem that the 2017 show season is a distant promise. But plans are being made and the show calendar is getting set up. The International Friesian Show Horse Association (IFSHA) World and Grand National Horse Show will once again be held at the Champions Center Expo in Springfield, OH, from October 4-8, 2017. Sponsorship opportunities are available and your IFSHA sponsorship helps provide USEF-recognized, quality show opportunities for Friesians and Part-Bred Friesians throughout the United States. Advertising opportunities start now 92
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and continue throughout the season, culminating at the IFSHA World and Grand National Horse Show. Sponsors will be mentioned on two IFSHA websites, friesianshowhorse.com and ifshaworld.com and also in the monthly IFSHA e-News. Additionally, there are opportunities to have your banner at the October show as well as having your business included in the Welcome Bag. Be sure to go online to find out how you can promote your business, farm, or horse with IFSHA. As an organization that enjoys celebrating our members’ accomplishments, we’d like to congratulate Amy Legenza and her seven-year-
old KFPS mare, Dutchess SF, for earning the 2016 Reserve Champion for competition in the Open English Pleasure Division from the Illinois American Saddlebred Pleasure Horse Association. Amy reports that the show series was well-attended with great competition and she was very proud that her Friesian proved herself amongst the open saddle seat competitors. We look forward to seeing more of this duo in 2017. This past year also proved to be successful for IFSHA member Natalie Bennett and NSB Equestrian. Bennett debuted Laurie Motte’s 14-year-old Friesian gelding, Hank P, at Third Level. Within three USDF rated dressage shows, Hank P earned the required five scores at Third Level, scoring 60% and higher, to obtain his Friesian Horse Association of North America (FHANA) Sport Predicate, changing his name to Hank P Sport. The rest of the season just got better and better. Hank P Sport earned high score IFSHA Open USDF Dressage for Purebred Friesian, IFSHA Region 1 Champion, High Score of the Show Third Level at the Connecticut Morgan Open Show, High Score of the day Third Level at Beland Stables Fall dressage, Heritage Dressage Association Year-end Champion and rounding the year off, earning fourth place in the Adequan/USDF All-Breeds Awards. Bennett also debuted Lauren Curtin’s 14-year-old Friesian mare Hannah f/t Friesian Connection at First Level, obtaining second place IFSHA Open USDF Dressage for Purebred Friesian and Heritage Dressage Association year end champion. Curtin also showed Hannah extremely successfully at Training Level, picking up top honors becoming Adequan/USDF All Breeds Horse of the Year at Training Level AA, along with second place IFSHA Open USDF Dressage for Purebred Friesian at Training Level. Both horses will be moving up a level for the 2017 show season. I invite all IFSHA members to share their news and achievements by sending information to IFSHAnews@ gmail.com.
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Amy Legenza and Dutchess SF earn 2016 Open English Pleasure Division Reserve Champion.
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Come Come join join usus onon sunday, sunday, February February 12,12, 2017 2017 from from 12:00 12:00 to to 3:00 3:00 p.m. p.m. forfor thethe year-end year-end awards awards Banquet, Banquet, silent silent auction, auction, and and annual annual meeting. meeting. Held Held at at a beautifully a beautifully renovated renovated oldold mill, mill, aprile’s aprile’s european european Restaurant Restaurant is is located located at at 7575 Princeton Princeton street, street, north north Chelmsford, Chelmsford, ma; ma; thethe luncheon luncheon buffet buffet will will satisfy satisfy your your palette palette and and warm warm your your soul soul while while wewe celebrate celebrate 2016 2016 asas a wonderful a wonderful year year of of gaited gaited riding. riding. aprile’s aprile’s european european Restaurant Restaurant is is known known forfor itsits excellent excellent service, service, lovely lovely ambiance, ambiance, and and delicious delicious food. food. The The cost cost perper person person is is $45 $45 forfor thethe all-you-can-eat all-you-can-eat buffet. buffet. aa cash cash barbar is is also also available. available. ToTo start start outout our our delightful delightful event, event, yankee yankee members members will will enjoy enjoy a time a time of of reminiscing, reminiscing, mixing, mixing, and and mingling, mingling, while while silently silently bidding bidding onon wonderful wonderful horsey horsey items items donated donated byby our our generous generous club club members, members, dover dover saddlery saddlery of of Plaistow, Plaistow, nH, nH, and and other other philanthropic philanthropic equine equine groups. groups. Last Last year year our our club club raised raised over over $690 $690 from from thethe silent silent auctions, auctions, and and wewe hope hope to to beat beat that that record record this this coming coming year. year. The The proceeds proceeds from from thethe auction auction will will gogo forfor keeping keeping our our club club running running smoothly, smoothly, subsidizing subsidizing our our educational educational clinics, clinics, and and needs-based needs-based scholscholarships arships to to members members interested interested in in attending attending gaited gaited clinics clinics sponsored sponsored byby yankee yankee Walkers. Walkers. Please Please donate donate generously generously to to a great a great cause, cause, asas wewe seek seek to to inform inform and and connect connect thethe gaited gaited horse horse community community in in new new england. england. jody jody Pellecchia, Pellecchia, our our secretary secretary and and Treasurer, Treasurer, assisted assisted byby our our President, President,
julie julie dillon, dillon, will will also also present present thethe 2016 2016 awards awards forfor various various levels levels of of dressage, dressage, trail trail riding riding mileage, mileage, and and our our coveted coveted yankee yankee Walkers’ Walkers’ Volunteer Volunteer of of thethe year year awards. awards. each each winner winner will will receive receive a beautiful a beautiful indiindividualized vidualized giftgift in in honor honor of of their their hard hard work, work, dedication, dedication, and and accomplishments accomplishments forfor thethe 2016 2016 year. year. during during thethe annual annual meeting, meeting, club club members members will will review review financial financial reports, reports, communicacommunications tions and and publishing publishing initiatives, initiatives, and and other other club club business. business. WeWe will will discuss discuss and and plan plan events events forfor 2017, 2017, including including three three seasons seasons of of trail trail riding riding destinations, destinations, favorite favorite horse horse camping camping localocations, tions, and and anticipated anticipated gaited gaited clinics clinics to to improve improve our our connecconnection tion and and riding riding with with our our horses. horses. additionally, additionally, yankee yankee members members will will vote vote in in a slate a slate of of officers officers forfor 2017. 2017. WeWe areare looking looking forward forward to to a full a full house house of of yankee yankee Walker Walker members members at at our our 2016 2016 year-end year-end awards awards Banquet, Banquet, silent silent auction, auction, and and annual annual meeting. meeting. Please Please RsVP RsVP to to julie julie dillon dillon at at horsefeathersnh@gmail.com horsefeathersnh@gmail.com oror 603-497-5844. 603-497-5844. also, also, please please remember remember to to renew renew your your yankee yankee Walker Walker membership membership at at thethe Banquet Banquet oror byby sending sending in in thethe 2017 2017 membership membership form form with with thethe appropriate appropriate fees fees to to jody jody Pellecchia, Pellecchia, 179 179 Boxford Boxford Road, Road, Rowley, Rowley, ma ma 01969-2417. 01969-2417. information information about about yankee yankee Walker Walker membership membership is is found found onon our our website website at at yankeeyankeewalkers.com. walkers.com. WeWe areare excited excited about about thethe expansive expansive plans plans forfor thethe 2017 2017 season season and and look look forward forward to to seeing seeing you you allall onon thethe rails rails and and trails. trails.
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