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Official Magazine of the United States Equestrian Federation | Summer 2021

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CONTENTS FEATURES 54 LET THE GAMES BEGIN

Riders recall their Olympics and Paralympics

66 RETIRING YOUR HORSE Retiring your horse out to pasture or second career?

78 ARIAT TEAM GEAR

Show your spirit for Tokyo 2020 Games

82 PONY FINALS PRIMER

The great event returns

DEPARTMENTS 10 Partners 12

Sponsors

16 Marketing/Media

Letter from the President

20 Snapshot Cover: After a one-year delay, it’s finally Olympic and Paralympic season! Photo: Andrea Evans/ US Equestrian

USEF News

Seen & Heard

30 How It Works 36 Learning Center 42

I Am US Equestrian

Horse Health

90 For the Record 6 SUMMER ISSUE 2021

PHOTOS (CLOCKWISE FROM TOP): KARL LECK, TAYLOR PENCE/US EQUESTRIAN, SHELLEY PAULSON PHOTOGRAPHY

KENT FARRINGTON 2017

RODRIGO PESSOA 2015

STEVE GUERDAT 2018

MARTIN FUCHS 2019

SCOTT BRASH 2015

ZARA TINDALL 2006

ISABELL WERTH 2017

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US EQUESTRIAN MAGAZINE Volume LXXXV, Summer Edition PUBLISHED BY The United States Equestrian Federation, Inc. CHIEF MARKETING & CONTENT OFFICER Vicki Lowell | vlowell@usef.org EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Glenye Cain Oakford | goakford@usef.org CREATIVE DIRECTOR Candice McCown | cmccown@usef.org ADVERTISING DIRECTOR Kim Russell | 859 225 6938 | krussell@usef.org DIRECTOR OF SPONSORSHIP & SALES Layson Griffin | lgriffin@usef.org ASSISTANT DESIGNER Kate Strom | kstrom@usef.org EDITORIAL STAFF Kathleen Landwehr, Leslie Potter, Ashley Swift CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Alina Brazzil, Kim F. Miller, Clay Murray Equestrian Magazine (ISSN 1548-873X) is published five times a year: Horse of the Year Special Edition, Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter, by the United States Equestrian Federation®, 4001 Wing Commander Way, Lexington, KY 40511; Phone: (859) 258-2472; Fax: (859) 231-6662. (ISSN:1548-873X). NOTE: Effective Spring issue of 2018, Equestrian magazine will be published and provided electronically and only four editions will have printed copies and be provided by U.S. Mail.The Winter issue will only be provided electronically.The Horse of the Year issue will be mailed only to competing members as of the date of publication and the year immediately prior to the date of publication. USEF is not responsible for the opinions and statements expressed in signed articles and paid advertisements. These opinions are not necessarily the opinions of USEF and its staff. While the Federation makes every effort to avoid errors, we assume no liability to anyone for mistakes or omissions. It is the policy of the Federation to report factually and accurately in Equestrian and to encourage and to publish corrections whenever warranted. Kindly direct any comments or inquiries regarding corrections to Glenye Cain Oakford goakford@usef.org or by direct dial 859-225-6941. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to US Equestrian, 4001 Wing Commander Way, Lexington, KY 40511. Canadian Publications Agreement No. 40845627. For Canadian returns, mail to Canada Express, 7686 #21 Kimble Street Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, L5S1E9. (905) 672-8100. Reproduction of any article, in whole or part, by written permission only of the Editor. Equestrian: Publisher, United States Equestrian Federation®, Chief Executive Officer,William J. Moroney (859) 225-6912. Director of Advertising, Kim Russell (859) 225-6938. Copyright © 2021 Equestrian is the official publication of the United States Equestrian Federation, the National Governing Body for Equestrian Sport in the USA, and is an official publication of USEF.

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LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT

A Season for Celebration Dear USEF members,

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Te a m Fou nd a t io n . The s e e que s trian athletes’ voices tell movingly of their pride and emotions, as well as some of the challenges they overcame and lessons they learned, en route to Olympic and Paralympic achievement. They have provided a fascinating look back on the Games since 1996 and their importance to equestrian sport. Also in this issue, we point you to some great Olympics- and Paralympics-related resources, from the tentative competition schedule, to Ariat’s stylish Team gear, to our online Learning Center’s videos and more to help you learn about the disciplines of para-equestrian dressage, dressage, eventing, and jumping. Turning to our youngest members, the pinnacle of many pony-riding careers also takes place this summer: the USEF Pony Finals presented by Honor Hill Farms. We are celebrating its return this year, too, as pandemic restrictions ease. In this issue, you’ll find an overview of this year’s event, which offers more than top-class hunter jumper competition for pony riders, but educational opportunities and fun, too. Amid these celebrations of competition, we also pause to help you consider your horse or pony’s days after he leaves his athletic career or his time in your program. For our feature “Planning Your Horse’s Retirement,” we partnered with EQUUS Foundation, a 501(c)(3) public charity whose Guardians and Safe Landings programs help ensure horses have safe transitions into retirement or second careers. EQUUS Foundation President Lynn Coakley advises owners to plan early for their horse’s long-term future, which can actually come faster than you’d expect. She and EQUUS Foundation’s Vice-President of Engagement and Special Projects, Valerie Angeli, walk you through points to consider and steps to take. We’ve received much positive feedback from our new department, “How It Works,” which gives readers a behind-the-scenes look at USEF’s work and demystifies some of the complex topics and processes the Federation is involved in. The series

debuted in the spring magazine with a closer look at USEF governance. In this issue, we examine various horse show fees, where they go, and what they do. This issue debuts another new department, as well. In keeping with our continuing commitment to amplify the diverse voices of our equestrian community, we proudly introduce “I Am US Equestrian,” which provides the opportunity—particularly for members from historically under-represented communities—to tell the story of their equestrian life in their own words. To launch this new series, we turned to eventing athlete Clay Murray, a transgender equestrian who, like all of us, has a great story to tell. Clay’s story illustrates the great depth of support anyone can find in the company of equestrians and horses, who, as Clay expresses it so well, see in each of us—regardless of our differences—just another soul. So I hope you get to take some time to relax and read through these stories to learn more about our fellow equestrians, from Olympians to pony riders. I always look forward to reading about where equestrians come from or how they got there, because although there are as many individual stories to tell as there are equestrians, we all find common ground in the horse.

Tom O’Mara, President

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The Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games will look different from previous Games. Postponed by the pandemic, they’re taking place in 2021, and there will be no packed stands of spectators. But in important ways, more than ever it truly honors such longstanding Olympic and Paralympic traditions as perseverance, sportsmanship, adaptability, and team work. Even without in-person spectators, as our equestrian athletes take to the dressage and para-equestrian dressage rings, the jumping stadium, and the crosscountry course, we will all be “United in Emotion,” as the Tokyo 2020 Games motto says. We celebrate the Games this month in a special feature with excerpts from the book “Riding for the Team: Inspirational Stories of the USA’s Medal-Winning Equestrians and Their Horses,” published by Trafalgar Square Books/HorseandRiderBooks. com and the United States Equestrian

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On May 18, USEF released a new edition of the USEF COVID-19 Action Plan for Licensed Competitions, which has been updated to provide increased flexibility in a rapidly changing environment. Competitions must now operate in accordance with state and local requirements. In the absence of state or local requirements, USEF recommends compliance with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines. In an effort to mitigate the risk of spreading COVID-19, competition organizers can impose more restrictive requirements if they so choose. With these changes come the heightened need for personal responsibility and continuation of the exemplary effort by our community to reduce the effects of the pandemic and keep our sport operating. Three critical things to remember as we go forward: • Competition organizers remain responsible for posting all COVID-19 requirements under which their competition will operate. • All persons attending USEF competitions are responsible for reviewing and complying with the COVID-19 requirements in effect at each competition. This is vital, as requirements may vary between competitions. • Individuals may choose to wear a face covering/mask even when not required. Anyone choosing to do so will not be penalized. The last 15 months have challenged us all, but we have persevered. Equestrian sport was one of the first to resume operations last spring, and due to our community’s commitment and resolve, we were able to keep competitions going. Thank you to all of you who have dedicated yourselves to ensuring equestrian sport continues to thrive. Read the USEF COVID-19 Action Plan at usef.org.

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Members Celebrate 50 Years as Licensed Officials The 2021 competition year marks a major milestone for 11 Federation licensed officials. This special group of officials have been officiating with USEF for 50 years. The Federation appreciates their dedication and commitment to the sport through officiating. Licensed officials are an integral contribution to the sport, as competitions certainly cannot occur without licensed officials. The following officials have been licensed for 50 consecutive years (names and current licenses listed): Lewis Eckard—Hackney, Roadster, Saddlebred, Saddle Seat Equitation; Nelson Green—Hackney, Roadster, Saddlebred, Saddle Seat Equitation; Hilda Gurney—Dressage, Dressage Sport Horse Breeding; Holly Hugo-Vidal—Hunter, Hunter/ Jumping Seat Equitation; Nicolas Karazissis—Hunter, Hunter/ Jumping Seat Equitation; Gayle Lampe—Arabian, Friesian, Hackney, Morgan, Roadster, Saddlebred, Saddle Seat Equitation; Lloyd Longenecker—C1 S teward, Jumper, FEI Jumping Steward; Sherry Robertson—C1 Steward, FEI Jumping Steward; Meg Schulman—Hunter, Hunter/ Jumping Seat Equitation, Jumper; and Barbara Thuerk—Hunter, Hunter/ Jumping Seat Equitation, Jumper. When asked what advice she would share with new officials, hunter and hunter/jumping seat equitation licensed official Holly Hugo-Vidal emphasized, “Be fair and honest and do the very best job you can. There is a big responsibility in holding a card and you need to respect it. Despite long days, judging can be fun and exciting!” Dressage Judge Hilda Gurney shared that she enjoys “sitting at the best seat in the house when watching beautiful rides.” The Federation gives our thanks and congratulations to the officials who have reached this impressive and inspiring milestone. It is admirable to give back to the equestrian community for so many years. —Alina Brazzil

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Adequan® Sponsors 2021 Young Adult Brentina Cup, Junior Dressage Championships

Apply Now: US Equestrian National Youth Sportsman’s Award Applications for 2021 National Youth Sportsman’s Award are now open. The award serves to identify future leaders across US Equestrian’s 29 recognized breeds and disciplines and to celebrate outstanding youth for their achievements. Applications will be accepted through August 15, 2021. Active members age 17 and younger as of December 1, 2020, and in good standing with US Equestrian and their recognized affiliate associations are eligible to apply. The overall winner will receive a commemorative trophy, a $1,000 grant payable to the educational program of their choice, and a nomination for US Equestrian’s 2021 Junior Equestrian of the Year. The overall reserve winner will receive a $500 grant payable to the educational program of their choice. “Receiving this award helped me to attend the school of my choice, William Woods University, where I can pursue a biology degree while still being able to ride and study equestrian studies,” said Devin Sell of Georgetown, Ky., the 2019 National Youth Sportsman’s Award recipient. Applicants should demonstrate an ongoing commitment and dedication to the promotion of equestrian sport, serve as positive role models, and exhibit characteristics that exemplify sportsmanship principles. Applicants must also demonstrate involvement in their community’s equestrian activities, as well as involvement at any level of competition, including local, regional, and national events. To apply, contact your recognized affiliate organization or download the application on usef.org to learn more about the required materials, including a résumé outlining equestrian involvement and accomplishments, an essay, and three references. For more information, visit usef.org/learning-center/ youth-programs/grants-scholarships/youth-sportsman.

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Devin Sell, winner of the $1,000 National Youth Sportsman’s Award grant in 2019.

American Regent Animal Health, maker of Adequan® i.m. (polysulfated glycosaminoglycan), has renewed its title sponsorship of the the Adequan® USEF Young Adult Brentina Cup Dressage National Championship and Adequan® USEF Junior Dressage National Championship. These prestigious championships are part of the U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions, which will take place August 24-29, 2021, at HITS Chicago at Lamplight Equestrian Center and streamed live on USEF Network. “Adequan has supported horses and riders for more than 30 years, and we are pleased to continue that legacy,” said Andy Ferrigno, Senior Director of Sales and Marketing for American Regent Animal Health. “We look forward to playing a role in helping dedicated riders develop into elite athletes.” Both championships spotlight talented up-and-coming athletes in American dressage. The Adequan USEF Young Adult Brentina Cup Championship is an invitational event for riders ages 16-25 competing at FEI Intermediaire II and Developing Grand Prix. The Adequan USEF Junior Dressage National Championship is for riders ages 14-18 competing in the FEI Junior Rider tests. “We’re looking forward to a phenomenal week of dressage at the 2021 U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions,” said US Equestrian CEO Bill Moroney. “The Adequan USEF Young Adult Brentina Cup and Junior Dressage National Championships are an important component of US Equestrian’s dressage program and an inspiration to aspiring dressage athletes. American Regent Animal Health’s sponsorship makes these championships possible, and we’re thrilled to have Adequan’s continued support.”

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NetJets® Continues Title Sponsorship of U.S. Show Jumping Team US Equestrian is pleased to announce that NetJets will continue as an official partner of US Equestrian and as the title sponsor of the U.S. Show Jumping Team, a partnership that has been in place since 2018. NetJets also is a silver level sponsor of US Equestrian's online Learning Center and sponsors the U.S. Team Owner’s Party. “It’s an exciting year for the NetJets U.S. Show Jumping Team as they work toward the Tokyo Olympics this summer,” said Bill Moroney, CEO of US Equestrian. “We’re honored to have NetJets’ continued support of our jumping athletes and their expanded support as an Official Partner of US Equestrian and as a Silver Level Sponsor of our Learning Center, which is a benefit all members can enjoy.” The NetJets U.S. Show Jumping Team is scheduled to compete at the Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ of Poland CSIO5* and the Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ of The Netherlands CSIO5* this summer ahead of the Olympic Games. “In recognition of a shared passion and respect for the sport, we are looking forward to extending our partnership with US Equestrian,” said Patrick Gallagher, President, Sales, Marketing and Service at NetJets. “It’s because of this special partnership that we have the privilege of offering our Owners VIP access at premier competitions throughout the year.” 26 SUMMER ISSUE 2021

USEF members now have access to improved horse and rider reports that are customized to their breed and discipline. By popular request from the membership, the updated reports provide more detailed at-a-glance information, along with enhanced sport-specific competition results to give horse owners and athletes an uncluttered view of the most relevant information for their discipline. These reports display a horse's or athlete’s results history from USEF-sanctioned competitions and are available to all fan and competing members through a searchable database accessed on usef.org. The updated horse reports include a more comprehensive header and footer, with added information including the foal date, breeder, and microchip alongside the previously available data. Other enhancements to horse and rider reports include: results by phase for multi-phase disciplines like eventing and combined driving; dressage scores from each individual judge in addition to the overall score for tests with more than one judge; and consolidated team results for multi-horse disciplines, such as pairs and four-inhand driving. “USEF is pleased to announce improvements to our horse and rider reports,” said US Equestrian CEO Bill Moroney. “Based on the valuable feedback of our members and staff, the Competitions and Information Technology Departments worked together to bring our members the most relevant information for their breed or discipline in a more useful format.” To access reports, visit usef.org/search/ horses and usef.org/search/people.

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Below: Yvette Harris and her Welsh Ponies, Morwell Amber and Suki, on their way to winning the USEF Intermediate Pair Pony Combined Driving National Championship at the Katydid CDE in Mill Spring, N.C.

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Jean Hart and Shelby Creek Fascination were the winners of the Hackney Pony Pleasure Driving Championship at the Pin Oak Charity Horse Show in Katy, Texas.

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two rookies in their first Senior Nations Cup appearance and two combinations who have been there several times, so it was good for our newer two combinations to have mentors on the team.” – Chef d’Equipe Debbie McDonald on The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team’s silver-medal finish at the Stillpoint Farm FEI Dressage Nations Cup™ CDIO3* USA in Wellington, Fla.

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The Tokyo 2020 Games are right around the corner! Make the most of your equestrian viewing by visiting usef.org/learn to pick up some inside knowledge on the Games’ horse sports: para-equestrian dressage, dressage, eventing, and jumping. Before you watch the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games July 23-Aug. 8, check out our library of videos and other resources to learn more. Love dressage, eventing, and jumping? We’ve got a stable of more than 20 videos related to the Olympic sports which offer riding and training tips that also can give you more insight as you watch the Games. If you want the inside scoop of jumping strategy, check out “Riding a Winning Jump-Off” with Laura Kraut, “Practice Finding a Distance” with Anne Kursinski, and “How to Walk a Show Jumping Course” with McLain Ward. If eventing is your game of choice, you can learn to walk a cross-country course with Phillip Dutton, pick up cross-country training tips from David O’Connor, Lauren Kieffer Nicholson, Kim Severson, and Boyd Martin—and more. And don’t miss U.S. Eventing Association President Max Corcoran’s “Intro to the Vet Box” and top professional groom Emma Ford on “Preparing for an Event.” Dressage lovers will find a lot to like, too, with insights on everything from the art of the shoulder-in and teaching a flying change with Laura Graves or riding proper corners with Debbie McDonald, to five tips for riding a perfect centerline with Kasey Perry-Glass. Getting excited about para-equestrian dressage in advance of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games Aug. 24-Sept. 5? Our video “Para-Equestrian Dressage” with Rebecca Hart and Annie Peavy gives an overview of this demanding sport, which is parallel to dressage for able-bodied equestrians. “Pathway to Para-Equestrian Dressage” with Rebecca Hart, Muriel Forrest, and Michel Assouline shows you how para-equestrian dressage athletes progress to the International level. And that’s just a sample! Check out the full range of Learning Center videos at usef.org/learn.

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In 2019, after a friend took his own life, Richardson took comfort in his time with his pony. Now he encourages equestrians to be open to discussing mental and emotional struggles and to know it’s okay to seek help the they need to. He’s also planning to form a non-profit, the Joy Ryder Foundation, to promote diversity and inclusion in equestrian sport. “I want other people like me who may not have the financial resources to know that they have a place in our equestrian community,” he said. “Who would have ever thought that a boy with no money from Colorado would make it all the way to Florida to play among some of the best riders in the world? Dreams do come true. Work hard, love the horse, and get out there and start living your passion.”

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This will be an Olympic and Paralympic year like no other. The Tokyo 2020 Olympics and Paralympics, which were delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, will take place in 2021 amid unprecedented coronavirus-related restrictions and without the usual crowds of international spectators. But even in this unusual year, the essential qualities of the Olympics and Paralympics—international human connection, athletic achievement, team spirit, and national sporting pride—remain undimmed for those who will represent their nations there. For Olympians and Paralympians past and present, competing under the U.S. flag is a career-defining honor and an experience that can be life-changing. In honor of the Tokyo 2020 Games, publisher Trafalgar Square Books/HorseandRiderBooks.com and the United States Equestrian Team Foundation have allowed us to reprint excerpts from their book “Riding for the Team: Inspirational Stories of the USA’s Medal-Winning Equestrians and Their Horses.” Edited by award-winning equestrian journalist Nancy Jaffer, the book is the third installment in the history of the U.S. Equestrian Team. It covers 28 years of equestrian excellence and achievement in eight equestrian sports on the international stage.These excerpts consist of four athletes’ memories from the four equestrian sports that will take place in Tokyo: Lynn Seidemann on para dressage, Will Simpson on jumping, Christine Traurig on dressage, and Kerry Millikin on eventing. Their stories illustrate what it takes to represent Team USA at some of the most prestigious and high-stakes competitions in the world—and their personal reflections, emotions, struggles, and pride as they flew the nation’s flag at Games past. USEQUESTRIAN.ORG 55

Lynn became a paraplegic when a 1983 snow skiing accident left her with no feeling or function from the navel down. Starting her riding experience with two sidewalkers and a leader, she became an independent rider by 1998. She won silver in the Grade I Individual Dressage Freestyle at the 2004 Paralympics in Athens. In the 2003 World Championships in Belgium, she took gold in the Championships test, and silver in the Freestyle. The 2008 Paralympics in Hong Kong marked the fourth and final Games of Lynn’s career and her third as an equestrian. She has served on the U.S. Equestrian Federation high performance and selection committees. Lynn, the USEF’s 2007 Para-Equestrian National Champion, also was the vice president of the U.S. ParaEquestrian Association. 56 SUMMER ISSUE 2021

When you have an accident you’re just thinking about how to survive. The first year or so is spent trying to find other people with the same issues and seeing how they are dealing with it. It kind of threw me back into sports, which was my orientation from the days when I played soccer for the University of Cincinnati and dreamed of being a professional soccer player. Those I met after my accident would say, “Try this, try that.” It helped me adjust to life in general by being around other people who were just trying to be athletes. I knew I needed sports in my life and having been an athlete, I wondered, “How can I still do that?” I started off with basketball and then tennis. I went to the Paralympic Games in 1992 for wheelchair tennis and won team silver. Tennis was a pretty huge strain on my body, however. So after ’92, I thought I was retiring. But I loved being physical. I feel you need to be active and doing things, or you’re not really living. … I was looking for something that would give me strength in my stomach, sitting straight in my chair, help me keep continuing to work, and help me feel like I’m really a part of life. … Then I heard about a therapeutic riding barn called Equest in Wylie, Texas, for disabled people. “They can’t be putting people in wheelchairs on horses,” I figured. Through research, I found riding helps strengthen the abdominal muscles. When you’re pushing in a wheelchair, you’re always pushing forward, and it rounds your shoulders. Horseback riding involves always sitting straight, with your shoulders back. It encourages really good posture. So I thought I’d try it to see if it helped me keep active. I was not a horse person at all, and the first time I rode, I was stiff as a board afterward. I was like, “Oh, my gosh. This is the hardest thing I’ve ever done, and it can’t be helping me out.” Then it became a challenge. I saw another lady in a wheelchair who loved it and told me it relaxed her. Really? “Yes.” As soon as I did relax, it was so much easier. It started making me sit straighter and helped my stomach muscles. I loved being around the barn, the smell, taking care of animals. The more I got into it, the more I liked it. When you compete, it gives you the goal to keep in better shape, to make the effort to be the best you can. I guess it’s that challenge, “Can I do the next step? What’s the limit of the capabilities I have right now?” This barn was promoting doing more. They started taking me to competitions. When I started with dressage, it was on a borrowed horse. I actually trained with one specific horse, a little Dutch Warmblood, Hershey, who was just right for me. I leased him from a therapeutic barn. Hershey wasn’t too tall, I could keep my balance—he was perfect.

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“I FELT I WAS WHOLE AGAIN”

I borrowed a horse named Miss Jane Marple in 1999 to compete in the qualifiers for the 2000 Sydney Paralympics in Australia. She was the mare that Vicki Garner-Sweigart rode to two gold medals for the United States in the 1996 Paralympics, the first ever that included equestrian. I had not expected to be in the Paralympic Games again after my time in tennis. When you’re an athlete, though, it really helps your mind and soul to use your body. Riding felt as if I were walking again. I had some great moments on horseback. They were doing a fundraiser trail ride at a therapy barn, and I was able to lope through a path with all these Monarch butterflies fluttering along the sides. Memorable. I made the team for Sydney, and it was simply incredible. What a beautiful equestrian facility it was, and people there made for a really great experience. I was probably a little green when I went to Sydney. I just happened to get a good draw, but I didn’t get a medal. It showed me where I needed to improve and that I needed to work on these skills to move up to the next level and be competitive. There was so much more to the experience than that, though. It was really exciting how everybody came together, the whole atmosphere. That hooked me. We had a great team. We had races with the staff in the wheelchairs in the barn aisles. I liked it when we changed to our own horses for the 2004 Paralympics. When you’re catch-riding and you have a disability, each disability is slightly different. So horses drawn at random might not understand your cues. … You can really build a rapport with your horse, and that makes it a truer test of what you’re able to do. … I was graded as 1B, which is walk-trot, and Lee Pearson of Great Britain was in that category as well. Lee went on to be a para superstar and was even knighted for his spectacular record. But [at the 2003 World Championships] in Belgium, I beat Lee. It was the only time I ever came close to him. I won gold in the Championships test. I also brought home silver in the Freestyle. And at the Athens Paralympics the following year, I earned silver again in the Freestyle, when Lee won. …

All of these equestrian competitions have been a great experience. I love horse people; the passion for their animals and that partnership is really great. I felt like I was whole again when I rode. Any time I got on a horse, I could run, jump, and play once more. What bothered me was how much help I needed to do the horses. It takes a lot of extra people to enable me to do it. While I really wanted to be independent, when I did it, I told myself, “Take the help. They’re willing to do it to give you this experience. You have to be a little more humble about it.” As an athlete, I want to be physically and mentally challenged. It’s a great journey. I wouldn’t change it. Going to the Games, talking to people, exchanging pins, and hearing a little bit of their stories is wonderful, as is the camaraderie among American athletes. And of course, getting the medals is really special. I think of how these opportunities have made me evolve as a better person. It’s so great that America provides this opportunity to represent the country. The U.S Equestrian Team Foundation and the U.S. Equestrian Federation play huge roles. There are so many people behind this to make it happen.

Lynn Seidemann on Phoenix at the 2003 World Championships. “The more I got into it, the more I liked it,” she said of her experience with riding after becoming a paraplegic in a 1983 snow skiing accident.

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After my first round in the Nations Cup™ at the 2008 Olympics, where Carlsson vom Dach had a foot in the water, and the second round, where I had the last jump down, the officials added everything up and called us back in for a jump-off against Canada for the gold medal. It all happened so fast, and next thing, you’re called back on your horse. It was basically going from “You’re finished,” to “Here you go again.” … I wasn’t concerned that Carlsson vom Dach was out of gas. He was the type of horse suited to that hot, humid climate. I had plenty of horse left. When it was my turn to go, I didn’t have to worry about the clock. … A sense of panic came over me. “All you have to do is go clear” in a jump-off in the Olympic Games? The jumps are huge. Anything can happen. It’s late at night in Hong Kong, with a crowd of 18,000 people in Sha Tin Stadium watching every move. But here we go. And then, immediately, I felt a sense of calm. My favorite part of show jumping is the jump-off. We have a saying, “The sport’s no fun unless you get in the jump-off.” And here we were, going into the jump-off! I thought, “Okay, I’ve got this. This is what we do. This horse loves to jump off.” … So I went in with a peaceful feeling that came over me. We came to the combination on course— we had a slight rub, nothing even close to knocking a rail down. No problem. The last jump seemed to be a mile away … it was at the other end of the ring, a big oxer. I wondered, “Am I going to get in a fight with this horse right here?” But he just got into a groove and I let him go his speed, which is a little fast, and he got right to the base of the jump and fired up over it—way up over the front rail. He soared right over the fence. After that, the announcer yelled, “Gold for the United States!” What a feeling. It was a lifetime body of work that came down to a successful moment right then. … It was a thrill. Then I was in a little bit of a panic. Ever since we had a double clear in Rome, when my son, Ty, was there, I would tip my hat to him after I crossed the finish. My kids had seats in different sections every day. 58 SUMMER ISSUE 2021

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Although he wanted to ride Western when his relationship with horses began, Will changed his mind after he saw jumpers flying over enormous obstacles, horses and riders working together in harmony to clear them. A five-time FEI World Cup finalist, he has won more than 75 Grands Prix, including the Del Mar International for four straight years, before clinching a team gold medal for the United States on El Campeon Farm’s Carlsson vom Dach at the 2008 Olympics in Hong Kong. He chaired the U.S. Equestrian Federation’s High Performance show jumping committee. Will also served on the board of the Compton Junior Posse, coaching inner city children.

A fault-free trip in the jump-off by Will Simpson on Carlsson vom Dach clinched gold for the U.S. team at the Olympics in Hong Kong, “a lifetime body of work that came down to a successful moment right then.”

… I hadn’t had the time to go see my kids that night, so I had no idea where they were. I had to tip my hat as I went by each individual section and know that somewhere along the line, I would connect. That became my trademark—the whole thing was a like a surreal dream, I was so preoccupied making sure I tipped my hat to Ty as I brought the horse down to a walk and headed toward the out gate. … I started riding Carlsson in 2007 for the Gonda family’s El Campeon Farm. Eva Gonda and I saw this 11-year-old Holsteiner when I was showing in Europe. The horse was quick, light, brave, careful, and a little bit hard to ride. We knew he’d be a superstar in California. Trainer Gilbert Boeckmann had recommended the horse, who was ridden by Christian Seimer. Christian treated Carlsson like a pet. As we were vetting the horse, we didn’t need a lead rope; he followed Christian around as if he was a dog. Carlsson was a little aggressive to the jumps; you had to finesse this horse. You couldn’t make him do anything. If you kind of let him do it his way, he was a beautiful jumper. I rode him in a loose ring snaffle because I didn’t want to discourage him with too much bit. We kept on going up through the ranks and were pointing toward the 2008 Olympics. … When you’ve finally been named to the team, as the Games get closer, you start thinking you should walk around in bubble wrap. You’ve got all these things going through your head. Your horse could wake up on the wrong side of the stall. You’re on pins and needles the whole way through. Then, finally, you’re riding in the

ring with your teammates after all is said and done, and you got the job done. That’s an amazing ride … and then to dismount and get on the podium and hear the national anthem and the medal is around your neck, it’s a once-in-a-lifetime feeling that you’re in exactly the right spot. There’s no better place to be. There we were, back in the ring with our teammates after such an accomplishment. I remember the moment when it first occurred to us that we could win. Our horses were jumping great, right from the beginning. We knew we just had to stay the course. When that feeling of realization set in, it was incredible. Just to be able to go to the Olympics was a big step. But when that feeling came over all five of us … and then somehow, it all came together at the right time, it was an amazing thing. When I got home to El Campeon, they had a big banner across the road greeting us, a whole welcoming party. Carlsson was sold after the Games, and he had a succession of riders, but none of them clicked with him. He was just that kind of a special horse. In the end, it all worked out when he retired at Summer Wind Farm in Kentucky with Karen Bailey, who is also a wildlife rehabilitator. I visit him when I’m in Kentucky, and so does Christian Seimer, who had loved him so much. Carlsson wound up with an incredible spot for the rest of his life and couldn’t be in a better place.

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Christine was involved in all aspects of horse care and training at her family’s small breeding farm in Germany before going on to work at the Hanoverian elite sales. She came back to the United States with horseman Bernie Traurig in 1982 and ultimately embarked on a career as a professional dressage equestrian. Christine married Bernie, became an American citizen, and in 2000, she made the U.S. Equestrian Team’s Olympic dressage squad. Riding Etienne as the anchor at the Sydney Olympics, she will always be remembered for a magical ride that clinched the team bronze medal for her adopted country. Christine became the U.S. Equestrian Federation’s Young Horse Coach in 2015.

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When I think about it, competing at the Olympics probably was something I always dreamed of. But I also was pretty realistic about the fact that my chances for doing that as a German were very slim. The number-one reason was that I was born and raised as a barn girl in the country and my father was a breeder of Hanoverians. I was always more exposed to young horses that had to be marketed than to the opportunity to keep a horse for a longer period and train it up the levels. Number two, the depth of quality riders going for the upper level with the goal to make a team was far more competitive at that time in Germany than here in the States. I owe this country, and I’m grateful for the opportunities that were given to me here. Of course, I also brought dedication, hard work, and passion to the table, but I was really rewarded by being in the United States. … I got my big break when Bob and Colleen Haas and their daughter, Elise, became clients. They were the ones who said, “We want to buy you a really, really nice dressage horse.” That was Etienne. They were very generous in making that happen for me. They told me, “You do so much for us,” which involved flatwork training for equitation horses, jumpers, and hunters. I would have never gotten the chance to have a horse like Etienne if I were not a rider who loved to train and solve problems. Etienne came from Holland. Steffen Peters and his friend, dealer Norbert Gieling, found him for me. … Bernie and I went over and looked at the horse at a little farm out in the country. We walked into the stable and there’s this horse—huge. I said to myself, “I sure hope it’s not this one.” But, of course, it was. They grabbed a halter and pulled him out of the stall, and there was this 18.1 ½-hand dark bay with a long face. I like long faces. We tried him, and in 24 hours, he was bought. It was really a match. Etienne won the 1998 Intermediate I championships at Gladstone, and I was picked for a training grant to ride with Johann Hinnemann in Germany. That established a long-term mentor/student relationship. We were preparing for the 2000 Olympic trials, and I thought, “I’m never going to make this,” because a lot of things have to become better, but in the process of making them better, you first feel things are undone and unglued. I was very doubtful, and my scores when I trained in Europe were not good at first. I told Jo, “I have to go home. I think I should start doing the trials at home and see how it goes.” At the trials in California, I got my confidence back a little. I had digested the information I got from riding with Jo and implemented it, which helped me get secure and confident. I made it onto the short list, and then there I was, back in Germany, doing the two final selection competitions, and I made it onto the team for the Sydney Games. In Sydney, the atmosphere was wonderful. It was an amazing experience. I was the rookie on the team—Sue Blinks, Robert Dover, and Guenter Seidel

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were all more experienced. Jo was really great. He kept me at ease. I needed that. … Being the anchor turned out to be the key position in determining whether our team would get the bronze medal. When the race became close with the Danish team, Jo would not let anyone near me. I thought I was calm in the holding area before I went into the stadium as the last ride of the day, the last ride of the team competition. But then I saw the Danish team already was getting ready for the awards ceremony, expecting to claim the bronze medal. Jo came up to me while I waited, as I felt Etienne’s heart beating. We both were reacting to what was on the line. It was a nerve-wracking moment, but Jo slapped me on the thigh, getting my attention and breaking the tension. He said, as he always did, “Well, what are we going to do? Up (in the poll), out (nose out), give it gas. That a girl.” I didn’t know what score I had to get to secure the bronze medal. Jo wouldn’t let anyone tell me anything. The fact is, though, when you ride for the team, you know within yourself you want to do your very best. Your commitment to the team is pressure enough, without thinking about the numbers. As I look back on that crucial ride, I remember in the zigzag, which was so much harder than what we have to do today, thinking that was the best one I’d ever done. The piaffes were a little bit too forward. The extended trot was always where you felt with Etienne, “This is just incredible.” Richard Davison, a dressage Olympian from Great Britain, was the commentator, and on the video he said, “Oh my God, look at that extended trot!” as Etienne flew along the diagonal. Down the centerline to the final halt, in a situation like the one I was in, is a rush you cannot describe. I said to myself, “I can’t believe it. I actually did this,” and then I hugged my horse after the final salute. We had won the bronze with my score of 1,746, which gave us a total of 5,166 points to 5,144 for the Danes. So now we were the ones getting ready for the awards ceremony. Being on the podium is an incredible feeling. Guenter and I are close friends professionally, and as we were standing there, I remember we held hands really tight, and I got emotional. I was hoping my father in Germany would see it on television, as he was ill and couldn’t come to the Olympics. He died two weeks after the Games. Other memories from that afternoon involve seeing my kids, Lucas and Natasha, in the stands, their faces painted with “Go Mom” and “USA.” They could see that all the sacrifices and travel and being away from them were worth it when we got the medal. In those days, it was tough to pursue those goals as

a mother, especially when you definitely do not fall into that category of a “conventional mom” because you spend so much time focusing, concentrating, traveling. It’s something I hope I was able to set as an example for my kids: when you’re really passionate about something and committed, the kind of goals you can achieve.

Overcome with joy and relief after clinching a bronze medal for the United States at the 2000 Sydney Olympics, anchor rider Christine Traurig hugged her mount, Etienne.

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Kerry always had a deep interest in nature and animals, particularly horses. She rode that passion from the U.S. Pony Club to the international level of three-day eventing, culminating in winning the individual bronze medal at the 1996 Olympics, as well as riding on medal-winning teams at the World Championships and Pan American Games. Now a sculptor, she created the Roger Haller Trophy for the Land Rover/USEF CCI5*-L Eventing National Championship presented by MARS Equestrian™.

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In June 1996, as I packed for the training camp leading up to the Atlanta Olympic Games, I asked myself, “Am I packing for two weeks, which meant I didn’t make the final cut, or am I packing for six weeks, which meant I had made the final selection?” With a firm belief in myself and my horse, Out and About (better known as Outie), I packed for six weeks, albeit with trepidation. If you’re selected, you never know until it’s announced. That’s nerve-wracking. At least there was one thing I didn’t have to worry about: I had received the okay from the hospital where I worked for the time away from my nursing duties, and was glad I would have a job upon my return, Olympics or not. After the last competitive outing, I was named as an alternate, which is not a horrible place to be—we could have been completely left off the roster. On the other hand, being an alternate is not exactly an enviable position. You are in the background while you watch the other riders come together as a team, part of all the press releases, fundraisers, and other activities, which were huge in 1996 because the Games were in America. Despite this, you must train with all your might, so you’re ready to go if called upon. … As the Games approached, we still had several weeks of tough training to go. We rode early in the morning because we were just getting used to the heat. This left us with plenty of idle time in the afternoons, so one day, I went to an air-conditioned bookstore and found Seven Spiritual Laws of Success by Deepak Chopra, a volume that was perfect for my situation. The big message that popped out at me was that it’s not what happens to us that matters but what we do with what happens to us. This we have control over, and it is our choice. Ding, the light went on. I decided that no matter the outcome, I would look on the positive side and make the situation work for me, not against me—a win-win no matter what. With my new, more positive attitude, training was much more palatable, despite still feeling like an outsider. … When an alternate does move up to the team, it’s because of another’s bad luck, so you feel sympathy for that person. But such is the nature of sport. When a potential team horse did go lame, and Outie and I were named to the squad, I was the lucky one. However, before the 2000 Sydney Olympics, the tables were turned, and I was the unlucky one who got dropped because my horse had an injury. The lesson here is that when the pieces fall into place, make the most of it! The Olympic Games are like no other competition in which an equestrian participates. It’s a big deal. None of our other championships have the broad international feel of so many nations and sports coming together at once for the same purpose. That tingling feeling of excitement overcomes you—you’ve made it!

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A TEAM ALTERNATE BECOMES AN OLYMPIC MEDALIST

Riding on the U.S. team is an honor that comes with a big nations were grouped in sections alphabetically, with the responsibility. It’s not enough to be named; the work has just begun. United States walking last, so the waiting began again, but Our success, and/or failure, has broad-ranging consequences, we could watch the action on the big screen in our stadium. such as funding for future development and teams, qualification During our wait, we got to see all these other famous athletes to compete in the next Games, the perception of our sport, and as from other sports—very cool. I especially loved meeting the women’s a role model and inspiration for others, to name a few—just to put tennis coach Billie Jean King, someone I had always admired and on a little more pressure. But we were ready to show what we could respected as a great athlete and a trailblazer for women’s sports. do with a lifetime of dedication and hard work. Having studied As it got later and later, I was beginning to think I might other sports and top athletes, I had learned how to take my excited, have overrated this whole thing. But then it was our turn to get nervous energy and channel it into performing at a peak level. … moving. As we walked in the dark, feeling herded like cattle What I thought was brilliant was that they told us we were going from one stadium to the other, the noise got louder and no longer competing for Team Kerry Millikin, but rather for louder until we came to the breach where we entered. There we Team USA. We were not responsible for any of our sponsors, could see the whole stadium filled with masses of people. As we family, or owners from that point on. Our job there was to com- walked down the ramp, the roar of the crowd as the Americans pete to the best of our ability entered the stadium rocked me for the Team. This changed to my core: this was definitely the whole outlook, actually not overrated, an experience taking the pressure off who the likes of which I knew I’d got tickets where, and the never have again. … worry about whether owners The next morning came and sponsors were happy. At pretty quickly, but there was so the same time, the pressure much energy it didn’t matter. shifted from performing up This day was the trot-up—the to your own expectations to veterinary inspection for the that of your whole country horses. You never know what counting on you. Easy stuff might happen, your horse … but it was a good sports could knock himself at the psychology session. … wrong time and not look right, We had to take a bus to so it’s always a relief to hear where most the word, “Pass,” as you go by athletes were the judging panel. …. s taying, in There were no more funt h e O ly m draising dinners or other pic village. obligations. Now it was all Once there, about getting in the “zone,” I felt as if it channeling your energy into were freshthe competition. The next day, Kerry Millikin’s knowledge of horses, gained man year at the dressage phase began. throughout her riding career, is the basis for c ol le ge a l l Once the competition starts, her accuracy in portraying conformation in over again. it happens fast. Dressage, action. This has created a demand for her Some of the cross-country, and stadium sculptures. One of her most important works swimmers jumping—everything I had is presented to the top U.S. rider at the Land had to combeen waiting for, just flew by. Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event presented pete early the The weeks, months, and by MARS Equestrian™. next mornyears of preparation for Outie ing so they and myself all ended with a couldn’t come [to the opening ceremonies], but these young, bronze medal around my neck and tears in my eyes, knowing strong guys were all hanging out on the balcony with American it had been worth every minute of effort. flags all over, chanting, “Go Team USA.” As I stood on the podium, many thoughts raced through my This was the start of the strong American spirit we felt mind. Most of all, I was so grateful for having such a wonderful throughout the Games, the excitement brewing. We all loaded horse, and for all the people who had helped me along the way. up on the buses to the stadium, encountering huge traffic in the Excerpts reprinted courtesy of Trafalgar Square Books/ process, with lots of time spent sitting and waiting. But, hey, HorseandRiderBooks.com and the United States Equestrian I’d waited a lifetime for this, so what were a few more hours? Team Foundation. Finally, we got to the baseball stadium where we would wait some more. It was next to the new Olympic Stadium. The USEQUESTRIAN.ORG 63

TOKYO 2020 RESOURCE GUIDE

TOKYO 2020 GAMES TENTATIVE EQUESTRIAN SCHEDULE

Please note that all time are tentative and are listed in Japan Standard Time (U.S. Eastern time plus 13 hours). For the most up-to-date schedules, visit the schedules at NBC (NBCOlympics.com/schedule), Tokyo 2020 Olympics (Tokyo2020.org/en/schedule/ equestrian-schedule) and Tokyo 2020 Paralympics (Tokyo2020.org/en/ paralympics/schedule/para-equestrian-schedule).

DRESSAGE

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Grand Prix Saturday, July 24 & Sunday, July 25 5:00 p.m. JST

Individual Qualifier Tuesday, Aug. 3 – 7:00 p.m. JST

Grand Prix Special (Team Medals) Tuesday, July 27 – 5:00 p.m. JST

ONLINE RESOURCES In addition to regular updates on US Equestrian’s usef.org website and social media channels, you can find results, broadcast information, replays, schedules, and more at: NBC’S OLYMPICS SITE NBCOlympics.com/Equestrian NBCOlympics.com/schedule TOKYO 2020 OLYMPIC EQUESTRIAN SITE Tokyo2020.org/en/schedule/ equestrian-schedule TOKYO 2020 PARALYMPIC EQUESTRIAN SITE Tokyo2020.org/en/ paralympics/schedule/ para-equestrian-schedule

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Grand Prix Freestyle (Individual Medals) Wednesday, July 28 – 5:30 p.m. JST EVENTING Dressage Friday, July 30 8:30 a.m. JST/5:30 p.m. JST & Saturday, July 31 – 8:30 a.m. JST Cross Country Sunday, Aug. 1 – 7:45 a.m. JST Jumping (Team Medals & Individual Medals) Monday, Aug. 2 – 5:00 p.m. JST

Jumping Individual Final (Individual Medals) Wednesday, Aug. 4 – 7:00 p.m. JST Jumping Team Qualifier Friday, Aug. 6 – 7:00 p.m. JST Jumping Team Final (Team Medals) Saturday, Aug. 7 – 7:00 p.m. JST PARA DRESSAGE Individual Test (Individual Medals: Grades II/IV/V) Thursday, Aug. 26 – 3:00 p.m. JST Individual Test (Individual Medals: Grade I/III) Friday, Aug. 27 – 3:00 p.m. JST Team Test to Music Saturday, Aug. 28 – 5:00 p.m. JST Team Test to Music (Team Medals) Sunday August 29 – 6:00 p.m. JST Individual Freestyle (Individual Medals) Monday, August 30 – 3:00 p.m. JST

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Get your American flag and your team spirit ready: the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games will take place July 23-Aug. 8, followed by the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics Aug. 24-Sept. 5. Pandemic precautions mean there will be no international spectators allowed at the venue, but that doesn’t mean you can’t follow the equestrian action. If you’re wanting to watch live coverage, here’s a tip to remember: some schedules list event times in Japan Standard Time, which is U.S. Eastern time plus 13 hours.

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Considering future options for your horse can help ensure he has a comfortable retirement or safely transitions into a different career.

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Objectively assess your horse’s physical status, skills, and temperament as you consider whether he needs full retirement or might be happy and useful in a new job.

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The EQUUS Foundation suggests planning for two scenarios: one in which your horse is sound enough to move to a different job, and the other in which he needs complete retirement. When horses are in their prime, earning ribbons and points at shows or serving as trusty trail companions, their future retirement needs can seem distant. But planning ahead for your horse’s life after he leaves service with you will make the process easier, especially if your horse’s retirement comes unexpectedly, such as through injury. And considering future options for your horse also can help ensure he has a safe and comfortable retirement or potentially transitions into a different career. “Some horses will need to be literally retired, and with others, you’ll be planning the transition to their next career, but either way, it’s critical to plan,” explained Lynn Coakley, President of the EQUUS Foundation, a 501(c)(3) public charity that is the only national animal welfare charity in the United States 100% dedicated to protecting America’s horses and strengthening the bond between people and horses. “Unfortunately, there’s no guarantee that a horse will live out a happy, humane life. There’s a perception that horses are property like a car or a bicycle, but we’re of the belief that they’re very sentient, they bring joy, and even though they’re large and often more expensive than a pet like a dog or cat, we owe them in respect of the fact that they give so much.” Coakley cautions horse owners not to simply take for granted that their horse will end up in a safe, happy retirement or second home when the time comes. The stakes for a horse who is retiring or moving into a new career can be higher than many people realize when they give away or sell horses that are aged or no longer useful to their programs, says Valerie Angeli, the EQUUS Foundation’s Vice-President of Engagement and Special Projects. “It’s absolutely critical to start thinking about it as early as possible,” Angeli said. “There are more options than you might know for horses that are transitioning or retiring, and you need to know what you can do for your horse. But every horse is different, every horse has a different personality, and every horse is just one bad decision or one non-decision away from abuse, neglect, or slaughter.” The EQUUS Foundation’s vision is “that horses will naturally transition from one career to the next without risk of abuse, neglect, or the threat of slaughter, and, when the time comes, they will experience a peaceful and humane end of life.” In service to that vision, the foundation offers a range of resources and information to bring horses and humans together—and to help horses to retire safely or begin second careers—say, in intercollegiate riding programs, therapy programs, or a new discipline.

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Some horses need full retirement, but others can enjoy useful second careers with light exercise or in a different discipline.

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“When a horse’s final moments are inevitable, when he can’t enjoy his life anymore, we are in agreement that euthanasia is an option,” said Angeli. “And anywhere that horse goes, the humane euthanasia, by a veterinarian and with dignity, should be the final step—never slaughter, and never the complete unknown future, like sending the horse to a general livestock auction where the horse could end up in bad hands or shipped to slaughter. We are very much against that.” So how to begin thinking about your horse’s future safe landing? Coakley and Angeli suggest making plans for two scenarios: one in which your horse is sound enough to move to a different job, and the other in which he needs complete retirement. They offer these six tips to get you started.

EXPLORE THE FULL RANGE OF MUTUALLY BENEFICIAL OPTIONS FOR YOUR HORSE. There are a host of opportunities for horses: lesson mount, intercollegiate equine program horse, mounted-police horse, trail-riding horse, and more. One area that Coakley sees as having great potential for horses is equine-assisted therapeutic services Some programs will have specific requirements for horses, and it’s important to know those to help determine whether your horse will be a good fit. But equine-assisted therapeutic services covers a wide range of program types, from riding for people with physical disabilities, to programs offering unmounted interactions with horses as part of emotional healing, and beyond. “The therapeutic environment is demonstrating that the horse is a healer, and that increases the number of opportunities where people can engage with horses,” said Coakley. “In some cases, that can involve riding or even competing on them. But the premise of the relationship is that it’s a therapeutic activity. One of the things we look for is, is the horse a tool or is the horse a partner in the process?” You might be surprised what options are out there, even for horses who can no longer be ridden. Angeli noted that the Long Island University’s School of Veterinary Medicine needed “good-natured, handle-able” horses who were ready for retirement and could help teach students about handling horses and non-invasive examinations.

OBJECTIVELY ASSESS YOUR HORSE’S PHYSICAL STATUS AND PERSONALITY. To identify some potential roles for your horse, carefully consider his limitations as well as his skills. Some options for equine retirement, like being a pasture companion, require little physical exertion. Others, such as a lesson barn or intercollegiate program, require more. “Knowing your horse’s temperament and talents and what career he could transition to that would be mutually beneficial will help you do what’s best for that horse,” Angeli explained. “Consider, too, what he likes to do. If he’s not loving jumping, he’s probably not going to be

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Your veterinarian and your trainer can help you assess your horse’s physical abilities and temperament, as well as any limitations, to determine his suitability for a second career.

CHECK OUT EQUUS FOUNDATION’S GUARDIANS AND SAFE LANDINGS PROGRAMS. The EQUUS Foundation’s Guardians program at equusfoundation.org is a good place to start checking an organization’s reputation. “It’s a network of organizations who have our Guardian seal on their name,” Angeli said. “That means that they’re one of the equine organizations throughout the country that have passed a rigorous screening process of transparency. We want to know everything about their horse-care practices, including their veterinarian, the records their vet keeps, whether they send horses to slaughter, what they use a horse for before the horse is retired, where they retire horses. All of this information about the organization lives on our website, so you can look it up and see everything about them.” Another EQUUS Foundation program, Safe Landings (equusfoundation.org/safe), lists Guardian-seal and other vetted programs that are actively looking for horses for a variety of roles. The listings include the specific qualities they’re looking for, details of the horse’s role, the organization’s re-homing and euthanasia policies, and more.

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RIGOROUSLY CHECK OUT THE INDIVIDUAL, FARM, OR ORGANIZATION TO WHOM YOU ARE CONSIDERING SENDING YOUR HORSE. “By law, horses are property and whoever owns the horse can do what they want. So it’s important to check out the reputation of the individual or organization you place a horse with,” said Angeli. “A place might have a splashy website and look fabulous, but we warn people, ‘Don’t fall for a website. Do your homework and find out what their reputation is.’” Angeli also recommends consulting references as well as past and current clients and doing a site visit. “And call the local humane organization, animal control, Society for the Protection of Animals, or even the local police department that’s nearest and see if there have ever been any issues or any neglect or abuse cases filed,” she added.

GET A REHOMING CONTRACT WITH THE INDIVIDUAL OR ORGANIZATION WHERE YOU’RE PLACING A HORSE. It can help protect your horse if you stipulate in writing that you’ll be notified immediately (or given right of first refusal, if you wish) before he is moved, adopted, or sold, said Coakley. But, again, it’s important to have done your homework about the organization or person you’re dealing with, and following up regularly about your horse never hurts.

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happy at a hunt seat intercollegiate riding program, but maybe he’d be a great fit for a Western program where he can retrain and help inspire the next generation of riders. Consider getting your veterinarian and trainer’s assessment of your horse’s capabilities and limitations, too.”

“One of the most important ways an owner can protect their horse: having a written agreement between the buyer and the seller,” Coakley said. “We’re seeing some rescues move more toward bills of sale to increase the numbers of adoptions they can do, but we’re of the thinking that we’d like to see a bill of sale have as much protection as possible for the horse, and more awareness of where the horse is going, built in.”

ONCE YOUR HORSE HAS MOVED IN, FOLLOW UP. Keeping tabs on your horse or pony post-retirement is also key, Coakley and Angeli say. Schedule regular check-ins, but not just in the form of a quick phone call. “Have them send you pictures, if the place isn’t close by, and, if you can, visit, as well,” said Coakley. If your retired or rehired horse is with a nonprofit or charitable organization near you, you might also consider volunteering there, whether with hands-on horsemanship or office skills. In fact, that’s a great opportunity for any horse lover, not just horse owners, says Angeli, and she encourages interested people to check out EQUUS Foundation’s Champions equine service program, which is sponsored by Ariat, to find opportunities. “Our website at equusfoundation.org is really a one-stop shop for people who love horses and want to get involved,” she said. “Most of our Guardian charities rely on volunteers, and volunteers are desperately needed. These are places where you can learn about horses, get involved, get in shape, and also make good friends who also love horses.”

EQUUS Foundation’s Guardians program is a valuable source of information about potential places to retire your horse, including each organization’s farrier and veterinarian, how they use the horses in their care, their retirement and euthanasia policies, and more.

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by Ashley Collins When my mare Tomasa had to be retired due to an injury, I felt like I was losing a part of my family. It was difficult to accept that this 19-year-old horse, whom I had leaned on both physically and emotionally for the past decade, would no longer be central to my life. We first met on a hot Sunday afternoon, the last day of a fall horse show at the L.A. Equestrian Center in California. Tomasa was clipped into crossties in the barn aisle where she was temporarily stabled, still breathing hard after being tried by my then 14-year-old daughter Wendy, who was lifting her saddle from Tomasa’s sweaty back as I arrived. Tomasa watched me approach with beautiful sloe eyes, her ears pricked forward curiously despite the tiredness she exuded. I greeted her softly, holding out my hand, and she put her nose into my palm. There was something about her that I recognized, as if she had suffered but still hadn’t lost her spirit, and I was instantly drawn to her. Both of us were athletic, highly competitive, and had blood that turned hot whenever the jumps went up. After a few months of training at home, we began showing in the low amateur jumpers, and I couldn’t remember the last time I’d had so much fun or felt so connected to myself, having Tomasa as a partner. When I started to ride again in my 40s, it put my already strained marriage under more pressure. Paradoxically, it was 74 SUMMER ISSUE 2021

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RETIRING TOMASA: LESSONS, COMFORT, AND JOY

also the one thing that gave me the strength to handle a family that seemed to be breaking at the seams. I was raising three children and drowning in a sea of self-doubt about my marriage, my parenting strategies, and my own capacity for resilience. Although I turned to therapy for help, the one place I felt strong was at the barn, surrounded by the healing energy of horses and the sport of show jumping, which fed my body and soul like vital oxygen. Tomasa was like life support during this period of my divorce being finalized, my father dying, and my kids lashing out at me in devastation and anger. I found comfort in Tomasa, in her warmth and solidity. Just the smell of her would slow my heart rate down, the feel of her soft coat under my hand lessening the ache of grief inside me. She didn’t like big displays of affection, but on my worst days she would stand quietly in her stall and let me sob into her neck. Riding and showing Tomasa kept me grounded, gave me structure and purpose when it felt like the rest of my life was blowing up. The discipline of daily training, the mental focus it required, and the responsibility I had to my horse gave me the confidence I desperately needed to face my challenges, both in and out of the ring. Jumping technical courses, communicating constantly with Tomasa in a physical as well as psychological sense, reminded me that I still had a good partnership, even if my marriage no longer was. I could still feel the joy in being part of a team, feel the hunger to win, and even how it felt to succeed. The last time I showed Tomasa, we jumped clean and ended up third out of a field of about 90. It was a great result for us, and I knew then we couldn’t beat it, not with her age at that height, built at a solid 1.25 meters. Not when she brought 150% to the ring every single time we showed. She had so much heart she would try until she broke, and I didn’t want to break her. One day when I went to visit her in the paddock, I was overcome with sadness for this great horse who had given me everything she had in her to give, who literally saved me when I thought I might not survive my grief. As I leaned over the gate, tears of shame and guilt began rolling down my cheeks, knowing that I would move on without her. And then Tomasa did something she has never done before. She touched her nose to my face and gently ran her muzzle over it, feeling for the tears there, and stood close to me until I was cried out. Tomasa has since headed south to live out her days in a field with other horses. After being an athlete for so long, she has earned the right to just be a horse again. Her coat has gotten fuzzy from wearing fewer blankets, being conditioned for outside living, for less grooming, and less human interaction. I hope she will adjust easily, that her heart doesn’t ache like mine because I will no longer get to see her every day. I’m not ready to say goodbye, to lose this friend and partner, this family member, but I will try and emulate her resilience. Even though I can no longer ride her, it seems that she is still teaching me things I need to know about compassion and about acceptance. Perhaps her last lesson to me is a simple one: that greener pastures lie ahead.

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It’s Olympic and Paralympic season! Show your support for the U.S. Equestrian Team with these six easy, stylish pieces from Ariat, US Equestrian’s Official Footwear and Apparel Partner.

FLY YOUR FLAG Nation-themed colorblocking and a flag patch give the Global Softshell jacket eyecatching appeal. Made of microfleece-backed softshell, it handles changeable conditions with aplomb with windand water-resistance, zippered pockets, and a stand-up collar. Engineered to become a long-term favorite in your wardrobe.

PATRIOTISM MEETS PERFORMANCE The new men’s Team Softshell is the team jacket every equestrian athlete aspires to wear. Chilly out? No problem. AriatTEK® Cold Series technology keeps your body core warm, and the stretch nylon with microfleece backing promotes heat retention and breathability. Bit rainy? No big deal. Ariat’s wind- and water-resistant garments employ a thin technological coating to block wind and protect from light rain. And all in your favorite colors: red, white, and blue.

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FOR MOMENTS IN THE SUN Ariat’s popular Sunstopper base layer is back and better than ever with updated styling and exciting new team colorblocking. This lightweight, piqué knit staple has the same great performance features but now with a raglan-cut sleeve for extra comfort and breathable tech mesh paneling in all the places you need it most. Sun Protection Fabric™ with UPF rating of 45 provides protection from ultraviolet rays. And it prioritizes comfort. AriatTEK® Heat Series technology keeps you cool when the competition heats up, and Moisture Movement Technology™ keeps you drier.

TEAM PLAYER The Ariat ball cap is an instant classic—and an instant favorite. Hard-wearing twill is comfortable and practical, and the sandwich bill and white stitching signal your Team USA alliance.

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THE DOG DAYS OF SUMMER Why let only the humans have fun during the Games? Suit your dog up in team kit, too, with Ariat’s collar and leash. The collar is adjustable, easy to snap in place, quick drying, and super-durable. Includes D-ring hardware that’s ready to pair with any leash— particularly Ariat’s matching leash, which has a sturdy clasp and is constructed with superdurable, quick-dry fabric.

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TEAM WORK MAKES THE DREAM WORK This new women’s Team Softshell jacket’s winning combination of lightweight warmth and Ariat branding is hard to beat. Its softshell stretch nylon with microfleece backing gives it breathability and superior heat-retention. And the hem hangs lower in the back, a nice plus in damp weather. Build out the full team by pairing the jacket with the Prelude knee-patch breech and the Ignite slip-on. The Prelude knee-patch breech has the durability of a work horse and the elegant looks of a show horse. It’s designed with four-way performance stretch, doubleweave twill fabric for strength and comfort. And check out its other standout elements: the CFS™ Calf Fit System for custom support at the calf and ankle, alleviating pressure points and friction, and Core Control Technology® provides targeted support for core muscles and slims the silhouette. Ariat® Hex Silicone Grip knee patch gives you optimal grip in the saddle. And talk about convenience—in addition to front pockets, the Prelude also has a concealed zip back pocket and an invisible zip phone pocket at the left thigh. Ariat’s Ignite Slip-On is an athletic-inspired, all-knit stretch shoe that fits and breathes like a sock. Its FLX foam midsole offers superior comfort and shock-absorption. Step inside for a super-cushiony underfoot experience. Built-in comfort energizes feet after a ride or while running everyday errands.

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Penalties for Rule Violations OFFICIAL NOTICES Contributed by the Regulation Department unless otherwise indicated. The following official notices are only intended to give penalty information for a given case and not to disclose the factual basis for each violation or penalty. The Hearing Committee decides each case based on the evidence presented at the hearing and takes into account many factors that may raise or lower a given penalty. For example, the Hearing Committee takes into account such things as whether the violation was intentional or unintentional, the nature of the violation, the credibility of witnesses, penalties in similar cases, past violations of Federation rules by a respondent, and many other mitigating factors. US Equestrian members can access and search the United States Equestrian Federation Ineligibility List online at usef.org. Hover over the Compete tab on the homepage. In the menu that appears, click Ineligibility List under Rules, Regulations, and Grievances.

MICHAEL BEASOM of Montgomery, Texas, violated Chapter 4, GR410, of this Federation, in connection with the World’s Championship Horse Show held on August 22-29, 2020, in that he, as trainer, exhibited the horse THE RHUMBA after it had been administered and/or contained in its body dexamethasone in a plasma concentration exceeding the maximum permitted level. For this violation, it was d e te r m i n e d t h a t M I C H A E L BEASOM be censured pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1a, and fined $750 pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1j. It was further directed that for this violation of the rules, all trophies, prizes, ribbons, and monies, if any, won by THE RHUMBA at said competition must be redistributed pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1g. BROOKE BROWN of Oxford, Pa., violated Chapter 4, GR410, of this Federation, in connection with the December Hunter Classic Show held on December 3-6, 2020, in that she, as trainer, exhibited the horse PEEK A BLUE after it had been administered and/or contained in its body flunixin in a plasma concentration exceeding the maximum permitted level. For this violation, it was determined that BROOKE BROWN be censured pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1a, and fined $1,000 pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1j. This fine was enhanced due to the level of flunixin detected. It was further directed that for this violation of the rules, all trophies, prizes, ribbons, and monies, if any, won by PEEK A BLUE at said competition must be redistributed pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1g.

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ABRAHAM BRUWER of Versailles, Ky., violated Chapter 4, GR410-411, of this Federation, in connection with the Blue Ridge Classic Show held on July 21-25, 2020, in that he, as trainer, exhibited the horse DOUBLETREES ALLELUIA after it had been administered and/or contained in its body mepivacaine.

GR410-411, of this Federation, in connection with the Mid States Fall Horse Show held September 9-13, 2020, in that they, as trainer, exhibited the horse HARVEST MOON (currently recorded with USEF as ALWAYS A BIG CHOICE) after it had been administered and/or contained in its body hydroxyzine and cetirizine.

For this violation, it was determined that ABRAHAM BRUWER be censured pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1a, and fined $1,000 pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1j. It was further directed that for this violation of the rules, all trophies, prizes, ribbons, and monies, if any, won by DOUBLETREES ALLELUIA at said competition must be redistributed pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1g.

For this violation, it was determined that SARAH NELSON be censured pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1a, and fined $1,000 pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1j. It was further directed that for this violation of the rules, all trophies, prizes, ribbons, and monies, if any, won by HARVEST MOON (currently recorded with USEF as ALWAYS A BIG CHOICE) at said competition must be redistributed pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1g.

J O N AT H A N M A R T I N o f Chester Springs, Pa., violated Chapter 4, GR410, of this Federation, in connection with the Aiken Winter Classic I Horse Show held on January 8-10, 2021, in that he, as trainer, exhibited the horse SHOWTIME after it had been administered and/or contained in its body methocarbamol in a plasma concentration exceeding the maximum permitted level and guaifenesin. For this violation it was determined that JONATHAN MARTIN be censured pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1a, and fined $750 pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1j. It was further directed that for this violation of the rules, all trophies, prizes, ribbons, and monies, if any, won by SHOWTIME at said competition must be redistributed pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1g. SARAH NELSON of Mankato, Minn., violated Chapter 4,

SHANNON OTT-POLZIN of Mukwonago, Wisc., violated Chapter 4, GR410, of this Federation, in connection with the Grand National and World Championship Morgan Horse Show held on October 10-17, 2020, in that she, as trainer, exhibited the horse UVM OPPORTUNITY after it had been administered and/or contained in its body methocarbamol in a plasma concentration exceeding the maximum permitted level and guaifenesin. For this violation, it was determined that SHANNON OTT-POLZIN be censured pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1a, and fined $750 pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1j. It was further directed that for this violation of the rules, all trophies, prizes, ribbons, and monies, if any, won by UVM OPPORTUNITY at said competition must be redistributed pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1g.

JAISEN VON BALLMOOS of Manchester Center, Vt., violated Chapter 4, GR410, of this Federation, in connection with the Grand National and World Championship Morgan Horse Show held on October 10-17, 2021, in that he, as trainer, exhibited the horse EQUINOX BLUE ON BLACK after it had been administered and/or contained in its body methocarbamol in a plasma concentration exceeding the maximum permitted level and guaifenesin. For this violation, it was determined that JAISEN VON BALLMOOS be censured pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1a, and fined $750 pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1j. It was further directed that for this violation of the rules, all trophies, prizes, ribbons, and monies, if any, won by EQUINOX BLUE ON BLACK at said competition must be redistributed pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1g. LAUREN WOOD of Jordan, Minn., violated Chapter 4, GR410, of this Federation, in connection with the Mid States Fall Horse Show held on September 9-13, 2020, in that she, as trainer, exhibited the horse C-MAX after it had been administered and/or contained in its body methocarbamol in a plasma concentration exceeding the maximum permitted level and guaifenesin. For this violation, it was determined that LAUREN WOOD be censured pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1a, and fined $750 pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1j. It was further directed that for this violation of the rules, all trophies, prizes, ribbons, and monies, if any, won by C-MAX at said competition must be redistributed pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1g.

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