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HITS Special Events And Activities HITS OFFICIAL VIP CLUB – THE OVERLOOK CLUB
ANTARES SELLIER FRANCE PARADE OF CHAMPIONS
New this year to HITs is the Overlook Club’s newest collaboration. The VIP Club overlooks the Grand Prix ring and main hunter ring. Overlook VIP membership is offered for $1,000 weekly or $7,500 for the nine week program. Membership includes: reserved seating for a table of eight, breakfast and lunch served each show day and is open for all nine weeks of the circuit. Catering is provided by Diamond Mills Hotel and Tavern. An extension of the HITS Overlook Club New York location, the chefs will prepare new menus and meals. Priority table placement is given to Club members than are members at other circuit locations also.
On Sunday, March 17, the HITS Overall Circuit Champions will be recognized by HITS Sponsor, Antares Sellier in the annual Parade of Champions, set to take place in the Grand Prix arena with Country 103.75 THE GATOR on-site.
HITS OFFICIAL FAMILY DAY PURINA MILL'S KIDS DAY On Sunday, March 10 from 11 am - 1 pm , Purina Mills once again hosts family day which is free to all children under 12. The event includes miniature horses, a bounce house, live music, clowns, and crafts with Country 103.7 THE GATOR radio broadcast on-site.
HITS OFFICIAL PARTIES On Friday and Saturday nights, Mega Club at 1227 SW 17th Avenue in Ocala gives party goers variety with three clubs in one with Urban Cowboy, Platforms and OEC. Friday, February 8 is the official Welcome HITS Bash with live music and the doors open at 9 p.m. The Farewell 2013 HITS Concert is in early March and details will be released soon. A cover charge applies for men 21 and up of $20, women 18 to 20 are $10 and men are $15. Before 11 p.m., women pay $5 cover, after $10 cover with free drinks all night. Saturday nights is a $20 cover charge, except for those 18-20 who pay a $12 cover.
SUNDAY NIGHT ON THE SQUARE $50,000 EAST VS. WEST HUNTER CHALLENGE On Saturday, March 16, the final round of the battle of the best East and West Coast Hunter horse and riders is simulcast on HRTV and HRTV.net, the networks for horse sports. HRTV has a special HITS offer, subscribe now and the first month is free, use promo code HITS13. HRTV.com posts past events online, news events as they happen via streaming webcasts and highlights of the best moments on air and online.
Ocala’s hottest new ultra lounge at 11 East Silver Springs Blvd. in downtown Ocala, AJ’s features drink specials and is open Tuesdays through Fridays from 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. and on Saturdays 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. On Sundays, AJ’s is open 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. In addition to AJ’s, Coyote Cantina also features drink specials, has a restaurant and late night dancing. Coyote Cantina is located at 18 Broadway Street, Downtown Ocala.
HITS OFFICIAL PUBLICATION To keep up on the latest happenings, be pick up the only official publication of HITS, Horse Capital Digest, throughout the HITS grounds, offices and nearby businesses. Be sure to visit the many advertisers and sponsors with HITS specials.
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HORSECAPITAL DIGEST
CONTENTS COVER STORY Upper Hand
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Aaron Vale and Tracy Fenney ride for upper hand during the first day of Grand Prix competition at HITS Ocala.
Welcome to HITS Ocala
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A brief overlook of the HITS Ocala Winter circuit in 2013
Settling ‘N 15, 18 Danette Philpot’s photo collage examines the building of HITS Ocala.
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Equine Care: 19 Post-partum Problems
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HITS Foodies Tammy Gantt introduces the many dining options in Ocala for HITS participants.
Two for Two 28 Aaron Vale Goes Two-For-Two During Week I of HITS Ocala.
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Aaron Vale wins the SmartPak Grand Prix aboard Palm Sunday Photo by ESI
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Use this handy guide to help you plot your own course around HITS Ocala at Post Time Farm.
HITS OC A L A Where do I check in? At the new Horse Show Office, located near paddocks 1 and 2, just inside the Spectator Entrance off Hwy 27.
Where can I find a shuttle to the airport? The Horse Show Office can help reserve a service for you. Call (352) 620-2275
Where’s the farrier? Just north of barn 6.
Where are the HITS Post Time Condos? Just north of paddocks 9 and 10.
Where’s the veterinarian? Just north of barn 6, near the farrier.
Where’s the HITS School? West of the campers and barn 21.
Where’s the restaurant? Across from the Vendor Courtyard.
Where’s the VIP tent? Between the Grand Prix and Main Hunter Rings.
Where can I shop? In the Vendor Courtyard.
Where’s the photographer? In the Vendor Courtyard.
Where can I send my dad when he gets antsy for some golf? Superior golf is available at Golden Hills, Golden Ocala, and Juliette Falls.
Where’s the first aid tent? Between Jumper 3 and Hunter 5 rings.
Where can I find WiFi? In the HITS Restaurant.
Where can I catch up on the news? In the HITS Restaurant. Horse Capital Digest is updated weekly and available on the magazine stands.
Where can I order shavings? At the Horse Show Office.
Where are the restrooms? Located throughout the property, including at the HITS Restaurant, near Jumper 1, Jumper 2, Hunter 2 Schooling, Grand Prix ring, Main Hunter Schooling and the Vendor Courtyard.
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Welcome to HITS Ocala 2013 A brief overlook of the HITS Ocala Winter Circuit in 2013
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his year’s show schedule remains nine weeks, January 16 - March 17. The first three showsare rated USEF Local on each Friday (unrated on other days), and count toward Circuit Awards, Marshall & Sterling League, and toward HITS Championship Weekend in Saugerties in September. The remaining six weeks of the circuit are, as usual, rated USEF AA Hunters and 5*-6* Jumpers. The early week shows will offer our standard two Grand Prix each week, as well as a full schedule of classes and classics, and we will be using all the main rings including the Grand Prix Ring and Main Hunter Ring. The Overlook Club will be open all nine weeks this year, and will serve breakfast and lunch on show days throughout the circuit. Catering will be provided by our Diamond Mills Hotel & Tavern in Saugerties. We are pleased to be working in collaboration with the chefs at Diamond Mills to bring a new level of service and selection to the Overlook Club this
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This is just a brief overview of the offerings at HITS Ocala this year. Check out the new format of our prize list and find all the details on these classes and more. We are looking forward to a great circuit and can’t wait to see you there! year. Staff from Diamond Mills will be on-site to prepare menus with a whole new look and flavor that we hope you will enjoy. With the nine-week circuit this year, we are offering several long-term stabling options, as follows:
Permanent Stalls November 1 – March 31 $2,000 per stall Series Stall (Tent) December 1 – March 31 $1,500 per stall Circuit Stall (Tent) January 13 – March 18 $1,100 per stall Weekly Stall (Tent) Each Show week $200 per stall We think the new Series Stall season will be a convenient option for those wishing to travel to Ocala before the first of the year, and we are pleased to continue to offer the Circuit stall at a deeply discounted rate of almost 40% off the weekly price for nine weeks. 8 Horse Capital Digest • January 2013
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Check out our Special Class offerings each week, including big classics for Children’s/Adult Jumpers, Junior and Amateur Jumpers, and the Devoucoux and HITS Hunter Prix each week. You also won’t want to miss the newest addition, the return of the East-West Hunter Challenge the last week of the circuit. See the details in this book for the $50,000 simulcast challenge between the top hunters at HITS Thermal and HITS Ocala. This is just a brief overview of the offerings at HITS Ocala this year. Check out the new format of our prize list and find all the details on these classes and more. We are looking forward to a great circuit and can’t wait to see you there! HCD
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Check out Who has What to offer
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HITS Ocala Vendors 2013
■ BARN & BARN PRODUCTS Amberway Equine Brian Lynch 248.431.1875
■ CLOTHING, ACCESSORIES & GIFTS Animo 303.317.3484 USAnimo.com
Blueberry Hill Ardath Hastey 561.578.0051 Bead By Bead Anne Haas 303.880.4483
Briar Hill Larry Smith 800.750.6079
Diligence Enterprises Pam Hill 240.626.0129
The Collection Robin Petix 585.739.7096 TheCollectionOnlineStore.com
Gifted Paddock Shirley Crawford 615.512.7007
Der Dau Custom Boots Jose Der 718.336.4513 DerDau.com Design Works Home of the Classic Horse Zorka Pondell 810.678.3537 TheClassicHorse.com
HITS Souvenirs Located at Mona's Monograms Ronald Ravan Jeweler Ronald Ravan 770.539.3466 Rose Hollow Kendall Clark 936.271.2505 www.horsecapitaldigest.com 9
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Vendors 2013
Sophie Belgium Boutique Sophie Geysen 561.531.9557 Wild Horses, Ltd. Elaine Riley 617.734.0408
■ PHOTOGRAPHERS & VIDEO Official HITS Photographer ESI Photography Glen Burgess 978.319.3449 ESIphoto@yahoo.com
Willow Tree Equestrian Helen Julianor 303.880.4483
■ TACK & SADDLERY
■ EMBROIDERY & ENGRAVING
The Custom Fox John Pfeiffer 734.854.1111 CustomFox.com
Mona's Monograms Mona Garray 860.649.1272 MonasMonograms.com
■ GOLF CART RENTAL Dever, Inc. 859.455.9586 DeverInc.com
■ LAUNDRY SERVICES Clothesline Laundry Alain Cherney 561.309.6646
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Antarès Sellier France 800.250.9284 AntarèsSaddle.com
CWD Precision Saddles 818.859.7708 CWDSellier.com Devoucoux, Inc. 800.847.7785 Devoucoux.com
FarmVet Christian Currey 888.837.3626 FarmVet.com The Hunting Horn Shelly Shaulinski 585.385.9690 TheHuntingHorn.com Judy's Tack Shop Judy Orbesen 901.755.5314 Judystackshop.net The Tack Shelter, Inc. Dennis Bermack 732.303.0055 TheTackShelter.com Tenney's Custom Saddlery Jim Tenney 813.780.8016
Voltaire Design
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The Upper pp Aaron Vale and Tracy Fenney Ride for the Upper Hand During the First Day of Grand Prix Competition at HITS Ocala
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It was Palm Sunday, however, who was able to execute a tricky inside turn to the second fence in the jump-off, a skinny vertical next to the water. “There were plenty of distractions and reasons why that turn wasn’t attractive, but if we had any chance of beating Tracy, that was going to be where it would happen,” said Vale. And happen it did as Vale posted the winning time of 36.18 seconds. Fenney and MTM Farm’s MTM Timon were just fractions behind, but settled for second in 36.66 seconds. “When I went in 36.66, I thought there was no way any-
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he first grand prix of the season at HITS Ocala took place Jan. 17 as Aaron Vale of Morriston, FL and Flower Mound, TX’s Tracy Fenney put on quite a show during the $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix, presented by Pfizer Animal Health. It was Vale who piloted Amen Corner Farm, LLC’s Palm Sunday to the winner’s circle for their first victory of the season. Vale, a native of Dallas, Texas, a committed SmartPak Tracy Fenney user and HITS Ocala regular, showed three horses in the on Timon class and made it to the 14-horse jump-off with all of them.
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Hand Vale was pleased the Palm Sunday’s performance and Aaron Vale aboard one could catch me,” said Fenney. “But you know us Texas looks forward to showing him in more grand prix throughout Palm Sunday kids – we don’t give up!” Vale and Fenney each had multiple rides in the jump- the circuit. The 13-year-old gelding came to Vale last April off, and shaved seconds off each other’s times with every and has been successfully moving up the ranks, adding a couround. “Aaron took the lead, then I took the lead; then ple of grand prix wins to his resume at the end of last year. “I hope to keep him fresh and healthy with an eye on the Aaron took it back, then I took it back. But Aaron had one more horse than I did, in the jump-off, and it was his day!” $100,000 [Sullivan GMC Truck Grand Prix, presented by remarked Fenney of the exciting jump-off. “What a great When I went in 36.66, I thought there was no way anyone could catch start to the season.” me. But you know us Texas kids – we don’t give up! —Tracy Fenney Vale picked up third with Thinkslikeahorse’s Kryptonite, as well as fifth aboard Campos & Miranda Investment’s Spirit Great American Insurance Group] class at the end of the seaof Lena. Fenney was fourth with MTM Farm’s MTM Centano. son,” concluded Vale. Jack Robson of Coronado, CA built a 12-obstacle course with 15 jumping efforts, including a triple combination at fence $2,500 BROOK LEDGE OPEN WELCOME eight and a double at 11. The course presented a fair challenge Competition got started in the Grand Prix Field on Jan. to 25 pairs and welcomed 14 back for a six-fence jump-off, 16 with the first $2,500 Brook Ledge Open Welcome of the which included the B and C elements of the first round triple. season. The leaders in commercial horse transportation,
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The Upper Hand Brook Ledge welcomed a field of 19 to get things started. It was Jonathon Millar of Perth, Ontario who rode Iron Horse Farm’s Cantero Z to the blue and a $750 winner’s check. Jordan Coyne of New Port Richey, FL did her best to chase down Millar with her own Cordova, but ultimately settled for second. Fellow Legacy Farm rider, Jared Petersen of Archer, FL, piloted Derek Petersen’s Titus 2:11 to third behind Coyne. Vale warmed up for today’s three top five grand prix finishes in the Brook Ledge Open Welcome with a fourth-place finish in the irons of Spirit of Alena. Brandie Holloway of Topeka, KS capped the top five with Hays Investment Corp.’s Yolo.
Jonathon Miller on Cantero Z taking the Brook Ledge Open blue.
THIS SEASON AT HITS OCALA $50,000 EAST WEST HUNTER CHALLENGE Making its return to the HITS Schedule this year will be the $50,000 East vs. West Hunter Challenge. Last seen in 2001, the class will pit the top 12 riders on the East Coast against the top 12 riders on the West Coast for a simulcast battle. Two sets of judges – one in Ocala and one at the HITS Desert Horse Park in Thermal, CA - will evaluate horse and rider and determine one winner. The class will be simulcast in both locations and will also present an opportunity for spectators to choose an audience favorite.
TAKE2 THOROUGHBRED HUNTER DIVISIONS
oughbred Horseman’s Association (NYTHA) and the New York Racing Association (NYRA) designed to promote the value of the Thoroughbred in the sport horse world and to highlight the success of Thoroughbreds as show horses. “We started Take2 about 18 months ago as a way to introduce Thoroughbreds back into the show ring,” said Adele Einhorn of Take2. “The people who are involved with Take2 have been great and I am constantly overwhelmed with the positive response we receive to the program.” HITS Ocala weeks V, VII and IX are recognized by the Take2 program.
Making its debut at HITS Ocala will be Take2 – a program founded by the New York Thor-
QUALIFYING FRENZY
$25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix, presented by Pfizer Animal Health Place 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Horse Palm Sunday MTM Timon Kryptonite MTM Centano Spriti of Alena Tarco Van Ter Moude Titus 2:11 Zidane Z Lazaro KT UnderCover Winter Zidoctro
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Owner Amen Corner Farm, LLC MTM Farm Thinkslikeahorse MTM Farm Campos & Miranda Investments Mr. & Mrs. John Bartko Derek Petersen David Tromp Show Jordan Coyne Michael Kirby Blue Gate Farm, LLC Jenna Friedman
Rider Aaron Vale Tracy Fenney Aaron Vale Tracy Fenney Aaron Vale Tracy Magness Jared Petersen David Tromp Jordan Coyne Michael Kirby Denise Wilson Jenna Friedman
Prize $ $7,500 $5,500 $3,250 $2,000 $1,500 $1,250 $1,000 $750 $750 $500 $500 $500
Yesterday’s competition kicked off nine weeks of horse showing at HITS Post Time Farm and 2013 promises to be a season to remember. Each week offers qualifying opportunities for September’s HITS Championship Weekend in Saugerties, NY and entices riders to take a chance on over $1.75 million dollars in prize money, including the $250,000 Hunter Prix Final, Diamond Mills $500,000 Hunter Prix Final and Pfizer $1 Million Grand Prix. Between the HITS Hunter Prix, Devoucoux Hunter Prix and two grand prix each week, including the coveted $100,000 Sullivan GMC Truck Grand Prix, presented by Great American Insurance Group, HITS Ocala is the place to be for winter qualifying. HCD
Settling ‘N PHOTOS BY DANETTE PHILPOT
By Danette Philpot rhythmic hum of scooters, tractors, golf carts, clippers, hoof beats, saws, hammers and crickets. HITS, Post Time Farms has once again morphed into an action packed showcase of the nation’s top riders and horses. The nine week journey of HITS Ocala 2013 is embarking. Many have arrived but high tide has not reached its peak. Several riders, horses, grooms, vendors and support staff spend a fourth of their year within a ten mile radius of the show grounds. Imagine the human needs for a three month hiatus and then add all the horse gear, tack, blankets and etc. This is no small feat. Planning this home away from home takes effort and creativity. Many snuggle in to their temporary abodes with glimpses of home not far away. Take a quick stroll from the excitement of the show ring to stumble upon the eclectic collection of flowers, patio furniture, favorite yard animals, canopies, signs and photos displayed by the competitors. Spectators have come to expect the extravagant decorations and seek out their favorites every year. “Valerie and John Gledhill, originally from England now reside in Ocala, look forward to HITS every year. “We always seek out MTM stables for the wonderful presentation. They find the most colorful flowers. We love the HITS; it’s a first class show! The standard of the riders and animals is top rate.” MTM Farm owners, husband and wife team, Mike McCormick and Tracy Fenney, invest great effort in all aspects of their operation. “It takes four to five days to settle in, it’s a work in progress, Tracy chuckles. Mike chimes in, “While it looks nice, we put the bushes by the ropes to prevent the horses placing their foot in the ropes. So some of our decorations are to protect the horses. We are even painting the tent post to match
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Settling ‘N Continued from page 15 our farm colors. This is where we work so we want to enjoy it.” Looking for a new saddle? The Vendor Village has a plethora of support items needed for any rider, horse or dog enthusiast. Vendors are making the finishing touches to their stores fronts and shopping areas. Behind the scenes, HITS crews are at a steady pace to ensure that all is in place. Surplus of shavings are stacked and ready for disbursement. Jump standards are standing at attentions with fresh coats of paint waiting to be placed in the ring to become a level of measurement. Tractors are busy prepping arenas and unloading stall waste. This great energy has extended past the boundaries of the show grounds. Local feed and tack stores are overflowing with equine groceries and gear. Businesses and restaurants are extending warm welcomes to the crowds. Publix is stocked with large bags of carrots and apples to treat the four legged athletes. Empty homes are filled with seasonal tenants. HITS life is good!
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Post-partum Problems in Mares Equine Care By Heather Smith Thomas
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omplications sometimes occur at foaling, and these can be minor or very serious. Dr. Ahmed Tibary (Professor of Theriogenology, Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Washington State University) says that many people do not have a plan for what to do after a mare foals. “I see this most often with small breeders. Professional large breeders usually have a standard protocol for post-partum examination of the mare by their veterinarian,” says Tibary. “This examination is important not only for the mare, but for the foal as well. This health check should occur within the first 24 hours. The most important thing I emphasize to small breeders is that even if the foaling occurred quickly and with no observed complication, this does not mean there are no problems in
the mare. You cannot see cervical or vaginal injuries, and these may occur even without a dystocia,” he explains. “No post-partum examination is complete without saving and examining the placenta. Horse owners can learn how to look at the placenta and consult the veterinarian if they see something abnormal, but in most cases the owner should save it for the veterinarian to examine. Just assuming it is complete, and throwing it away is not a good idea, because the placenta is where a lot of answers can be found,” says Tibary. “There are two types of mares that we examine. There’s the mare whose pregnancy has been completely normal, with no health problems, and she would undergo a routine postpartum examination. Then there are mares that we know had complications during pregnancy, and we need to stay on top of that, with a thorough post-partum exam—not only for her, but also for the health and safety of the foal. The reason for the post-partum exam is to avoid or head off any problems that we could tackle immediately. It is also the first step in making a decision on whether we can breed that mare on foal heat or not,” he explains.
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Post-partum Problems “When it comes to planning, there are two situations we need to look at. The first is when parturition or the immediate post-partum period requires emergency assistance, within the first 12 hours. It could be as immediate as during the foaling itself. If we know there is something wrong, we need to make sure the mare is seen by a veterinarian as soon as possible,” he says. “Any mare that shows anything abnormal in the first few hours becomes an emergency. This would include anything from profuse bleeding to colic, to abnormal appearance of vulva and/or rectum, a mare that is shivering or shocky, rejecting the foal, a foal born dead, or any other abnormalities. All of these factors can signal a serious problem,” he says.
more difficult to make that judgment when the placenta has already been passed—particularly if foaling was unobserved out in the field and the placenta is missing or has been torn apart,” he says. Another problem with field foaling is that the owner may have no idea when the mare actually foaled. “If the placenta is still hanging there, we don’t know whether we are talking about 2 hours or 3 hours. If the placenta is retained for more than 6 hours, the management of the case must be much more intensive than when it is still fresh,” he says. Length of time elapsed since foaling is
to be examined within 18 hours, or sometimes as late as 24 hours, for a general postpartum and foal check,” says Tibary. This first check would include general evaluation of the foal and an IgG to determine passive transfer from colostrum. “What I emphasize most in that examination is looking at the mare’s external appearance, trying to determine if she is doing well, such as defecating and urinating normally. Generally, if she seems to be very healthy, with no history of problems, I limit my examination to checking the placenta (which I hope the owner saved for me and kept refrig-
RETAINED PLACENTA A situation that requires attention is a mare that delivers her foal normally, but does not shed the placenta on time. “Usually we define retained placenta as one that hasn’t been delivered completely by 3 hours post foaling. If it is still hanging there, or we know there is a possibility of part of it being still within the mare, this problem must be tackled,” says Tibary. There are many owners who say they’ve had a mare that retained the placenta but it had no adverse affects on the mare, but this is not a reason to do nothing. “I wouldn’t take a chance. The overwhelming majority of mares that retain the placenta have severe complications, including endotoxemia and laminitis,” he says. “One caution with retained placenta is the over-use of oxytocin in these mares. A lot of people use oxytocin on every case of retained placenta, without knowing why the placenta was retained, or use large doses. Ideally a plan for treatment should be devised after examination of the mare, to determine why the placenta was retained. There are some breeds, for instance, that are predisposed to placental retention. These include draft horses, and miniature horses,” explains Tibary. “In these breeds part of the problem may be hypocalcemia (shortage of calcium). Without treating this situation, you are not addressing the real problem.” It is important to examine the placenta, to determine whether the mare has a small piece still within the uterus. “This can cause a problem just as severe as if the whole placenta was retained. It is easy to see the problem when the placenta is hanging there, but 20 Horse Capital Digest • January 2013
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crucial to know whether we have a problem with the placenta, or with the foal, or the mare. “If the foal is not able to rise and nurse within a certain length of time, it also needs attention. Also, we may have a mare that foaled normally but now is displaying systemic signs of trouble.”
POST-PARTUM EXAMINATION “The second group of mares we need to worry about would include all mares that appeared to have a normal foaling, and a normal foal. These mares and their foals need
erated) and examining the mare’s vagina and cervix,” he says. Cervical tears might not be accompanied by severe signs and the owner might not be aware there’s a problem. “These strategies might address any major emergencies in the mare or foal before they get out of hand. Another aspect of this postpartum strategy is to discuss with the owners any true emergencies that might occur in the first 24 hours, so they could be on the lookout for signs that should be considered emergencies that require treatment, or even hospitalization,” says Tibary.
Emergencies would include severe accidents such as a prolapsed uterus, prolapsed rectum (both of which are rare), prolapsed or inverted bladder, severe rectal-vaginal tears (as when the foal’s foot pushes through the vagina into the rectum), severe bruising or laceration of the vagina, etc. “These can be complicated if the mare becomes infected, or can become aggravated by severe inflammation. For example, simple vaginal bruising that is painful may prevent the mare from urinating or defecating--because it hurts,” he explains. The mare becomes impacted, and this secondary problem may be worse than the primary problem. “Some of the preventative treatments for mares before foaling would include laxative feeds like bran mash, so that the bowel movements will be softer and more readily passed without causing pain.” Some broodmare farms and practitioners like to administer mineral oil to all post-partum mares, and particularly those that have had some trouble during foaling. One of the biggest emergencies in the mare after foaling is bleeding. “This may take hours, or a few days, depending on the extent of the hemorrhage,” says Tibary. Just because a mare seemed fine after foaling doesn’t necessarily mean she’s out of danger. “This is why it is important to do the postpartum examination during the first 24 hours. Even if everything seems to be normal, the examination can help classify the mares as normal, or needing more follow-up examination.” It can alert the owner and veterinarian to something that could be a problem. “When I talk to breeders, I tell them that whenever they commit to breeding a mare, they are committed from day one to ensuring she has a healthy pregnancy, and hopefully leading to a healthy foaling and a healthy foal. The way to do that is to set a standard protocol regarding what needs to be done at each stage of pregnancy, foaling, and the immediate post-partum period,” he says. “Post-partum protocol involves two things. Going into foaling, we need to have an idea of what would constitute an emergency during foaling, because most of the post-partum problems will be linked to that. If breeders have a very good protocol about problems with foaling, they would also have a good protocol on post-partum care. When they get to the post-partum examination, they should realize that if everything has gone according to schedule this doesn’t mean there will be no problems at all. They still have to do the
post-partum check between 12 and 18 hours (24 hours at the latest). They should also try to identify emergencies as quickly as possible,” he says.
INJURIES/PROBLEMS THAT MAY OCCUR DURING FOALING Sometimes during a difficult foaling, or manipulation of the foal in order to assist delivery, one of the foal’s feet may scrape or tear the uterus. “The list of injuries that can occur during foaling is long. These need to be classified as to seriousness. We don’t want horse owners to assume that all mares will die if they have a foaling problem. Some of the emergencies are quite rare,” says Tibary. “If I were to rank the various post-partum problems by frequency, I would say that the most common would be retained placenta— either total or partial. This could lead to complications such as toxemia. The second most common problem that is not quite an emergency but needs to be taken care of is rectal-vaginal tearing. These can be different degrees of seriousness. Some are more dangerous than others. After that, in almost
equal proportion (and increasing in number when there’s been severe dystocia) are hemorrhaging, uterine prolapse, uterine tears, vaginal/bladder prolapse (the bladder is pushed out during or immediately after foaling),” he says. “In mares, bladder prolapse is relatively common after severe dystocia, compared with other species, because the urethral opening in the mare is so large. Sometimes it is so large that you can put your whole hand into the bladder. The minor problems that may become complicated later are bruising of the cervix, etc.” Mare owners need to realize that some of these problems are not very common, but do happen occasionally. “This is the reason that every mare that foals needs to be looked at afterward, to pick up on those situations. Even if it is not life-endangering, it may still be a problem for the mare’s future fertility,” he says. You may be able to treat or correct something now, and prevent problems later. And some situations may or may not be correctable. You may have to make the hard decision about putting down the mare, and end up with an orphan foal. HCD
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ften the cause of foal rejection—not allowing the foal to nurse—may be due to pain in the udder. The mare may have mastitis or severe edema. This can jeopardize the life of the foal if he can’t obtain colostrum. The horse owner should always have a plan, in case of this emergency—to be able to supply substitute colostrum to feed the foal, or to make up for lack of quality of the mare’s colostrum. Breeders should be also be aware of the need to examine colostrum quality,” says Tibary. The welfare of the foal is always part of the equation when a mare has a problem. “Anything that affects the mare can have an adverse affect on the foal, and vice-versa. One example, that many breeders and veterinarians forget, is that whenever a foal is hospitalized for some reason, this will affect the mare’s uterine involution.” If the foal can’t nurse for some reason, this can be a problem, since suckling stimulates contractions and shrinking of the uterus. “When we hospitalize the mare and foal, she doesn’t get the exercise which is crucial for post-partum involution of the uterus. Involution is activated by nursing, and by exercise. Normal involution is hindered if the mare is just standing in the stall,” he says. People are often so focused on the medical crisis (of the mare or foal) that they don’t think about the need for exercise for the mare. Tibary points out that post-partum emergencies are responsible for about 40 percent of mares that have problems with timely uterine involution. When talking with his veterinary students, he tells them to never separate three important things when performing post-partum examinations—the mare, the placenta, and the foal. These are all very closely interrelated and they all affect the health of the other. Mare owners need to have a plan for what they might do if they lose a mare and end up with an orphan, or have a foal that must have another source of colostrum or milk. “Things as simple as connecting with other breeders may be helpful, to see if there might be access to substitute colostrum, for instance.” www.horsecapitaldigest.com 21
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hen making the trip to HITS, make sure you make time to swing by all the unique restaurants the area has to offer. Here’s the ten that made our list and why.
Cuvee’ Wine & Bistro is an intimate, elegant restaurant that is a great place to take clients or to be entertained in one of their private dining rooms. The upscale cuisine and wide array of wines from around the world make it a “must do.” Cuvee’ also features a premier Chef’s table. The places speaks for itself as the winner of Wine Specta-
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tor’s award of excellence and also OpenTable.com diner’s choice winner of 2012. Closed Sundays, but open late Fridays and Saturdays until 2 a.m., they are at 2237 SW 19th Ave, Rd., Suite 102, Ocala or call 352-351-1816.
Feta Mediterranean Cuisine is a magical place run by Kevin and Dimitri, where the service is outstanding because it is clear the folks there love to enjoy good food, good wine and good company. Their wines are worthy of any wine snob, but for a reasonable price. The collection hails from the best of Argentina’s Mendoza region to a honey butterscotch flavored wine from Lebanon. Many are excellent for pairing with Feta’s superb lamb chops. One of the top sellers is the Greek sampler, but don’t think it’s like all the others. Each item is made specifically to be the best on the plate and they compete for your tastebuds. And, it’s nice to know its big enough for two hungry appetites. Other noteworthy dishes that have earned Feta’s coveted “Feta status” include Greek stir fry, the Angry Orchard gluten free/ginger-infused cider beer and Leinenhuel’s wine that tastes like fruit loops. Open on Sundays and Mondays until 9 p.m., they are also healthy for you because, according to the Journal of the American Medical Association, the Med diet is heart healthy and a protectorate against diabetes. Close to HITS in Williston, The Ivy House has been named by Florida Trend magazine as one of the “Top 500 Best Places to Eat in the State” for several years now. Housed in a turn of the century southern home, it was built by Dr. Willis, whose father founded Williston. The daily special is served Southern-style and supper (not dinner) is Thursdays through Saturdays. The baked crispy chicken compares with Paula Deen’s best and it’s just hard to resist the Southern fried lobster. And if you prefer turf over surf (and what horse lover doesn’t?), try their signature steaks. They get packed so be sure to call ahead if you are a large party or even better take advantage of their full service catering option. Visit ivyhousefl.com for details. They are at 106 NE Main Street, Williston and their phone is 352- 528-9278. Their new Ocala address is 917 E. Silver Springs Blvd. or call 352-622-5550.
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10 Places for Foodies If you get a chance, meet Marie who runs La Cuisine, she’s clearly has a certain “je ne sais quoi” with a delightful French accent. The food is traditional as what you would expect from a refined French restaurant with duck, pork jaret, poached eggs in meurette, sea scallops wrapped in bacon served with avocado coulis, escargot in garlic butter, traditional homemade paté prepared with pork and duck liver served with cornichons & crostini and assiette de Charcuterie. They have wine tasting socials the last Wednesday of every month, the next on January 30. Early Bird Specials are offered Mondays through Wednesdays from 5.30 to 6.30 pm giving a nice breather and pleasant drive from the HITS competition. Located at 48 SW 1st Avenue, Ocala FL 34471 (historic downtown Ocala), you can contact 352-433-2570 or www.LaCuisineOcala.com for more information.
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great specials and the best Italian around prepared by Lorenzo. Food just so good, it’s hard to choose a favorite. But for starters, noteworthy items include their homemade meatballs, clam chowder, pizza, pasta dishes, garlic rolls and knots, or even one of the top burgers in town. If you’re into more than just the show circuit, they also show the horse races on TV all day long, plus other sports action. They are located on Hwy 27 just east of 60th Street in Ocala and their phone is 352-368-7662. If you’ve ever been to Mexico or even South Florida for that matter, then you will know what we are talking about when we say Pepe’s is authentic Mexican. The address leads you to what appears to be a grocery store, but trust us, go inside to the back of the store and turn right to find the hidden treasure. If you don’t know your right from left, no worries, the other way leads to the homemade tortilla mill where thousands are made daily. English is spoken, but if you want to practice your Spanish, it’s a good place to try. Portions are huge, so plan to take some home with you. Pepe’s is located at 7915 W Hwy 40, Ocala FL 34482 or call 352– 291-8888.
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Our Top Ten rounds out with an unlikely stop at Chili’s of Ocala. While Chili’s is a great food chain, we like them because they also have a good heart for kids and horses. On January 15, Chili’s donated 10% of sales to the Marion Therapeutic Riding Association (MTRA) charity from guests who brought in their charity flyers. Chili’s signature dishes include the Southwest chicken and sausage soup with white beans topped with tortilla strips, Terlingua Chili slow-cooked with beef, onions and hot chilies topped with cheese, and the skillet queso of cheese dip served with warm tostada chips and house-made salsa. If you’re really hungry, end the meal with their decadent molten chocolate cake, chocolate chip paradise pie or creamy, berry-topped New York style cheesecake. As a bonus, be sure to print a “Chili’s free chips and queso coupon” from AllMenus.com Ocala. Chili’s is located at 3501 SW 36th Ave. Ocala, or call 352-237-0027 for directions. HCD
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Pi on Broadway has a unique rooftop view of Ocala’s quaint downtown square. Run by Juan Bengoa, Pi is famous for their secret hummus recipe served with extra virgin olive oil and warm flatbread for only $6. Regulars also rave about the craft beer, tapas, gourmet pizza and two levels of bars. They also have live music nightly. Just like the other downtown restaurants, your hosts at the place let you know they enjoy serving you in good company. They have nightly Happy Hours and on Thursdays the drink specials flow until 9 p.m. with 2-for-1s.
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If you’ve ever been to the Jazz and Blues clubs of Kansas City or Chicago, you’ll know what we are talking about when you hear the vocalists bust out lyric after lyric that will bring back your own mojo at Mojo Grill. Plus, the entertainers get a little “sassy” with the crowd with a “Hey baby” or a “How’s your date going?” oneliners. If that atmosphere wasn’t enough, they have a menu with a Cuban slant. If you’re feeling a need to change your mindset, even the walls scrawled with famed lyrics bring on inspiration. Tuesday nights from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. feature the Open Acoustic Jam and Fridays and Saturdays feature live music with late hours ‘til midnight. Mojo’s is 506 S. Pine Ave., in Ocala.
view’s not bad either – lawn jockeys representing great racing stables line the walkway to the runway and aviation photos don the walls throughout. It’s located at 1200 SW 60th Avenue in Ocala or call 352-291-0283.
More like an old-school diner, the Tailwind Café is just the best place absolutely to get a really, really great burger. It’s not an understatement to say that if you eat one, you may say it is “the best burger you’ve ever eaten.” Ocala.com says that the burgers will put you on cloud 9 and it’s not because the Café is on the grounds of the Ocala airport. They also have a great fish fry Friday. The
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JANUARY January 23 – 27: Ocala – Ocala January Festival at HITS Post Time Farm. Contact Thomas Struzzieri 845-246-8833 or www.hitsshows.com January 23 – 27: West Palm Beach – Wellington Classic Sunshine Challenge CDI3* and World Dressage Masters CDI5*. Jim Brandon Equestrian Center. For more information call 561-227-1570, nosullivan@wellingtonclassicdressage.com January 26: Ocala – Florida Horse Sales. Southeastern Livestock Pavilion. Contact: Pat Sanders at 352544-0170 January 26: Punta Gorda – Punta Gorda Hunter/Jumper Show. Camalita Park. For more information contact Lisa Johnson at 941-628-5410 January 28 – 29: West Palm Beach – Global Dressage Forum North America. Jim Brandon Equestrian Center. For more information call 561-227-1570, nosullivan@wellingtonclassicdressage.com January 29 – February 3: Ocala – Ocala Premier at HITS Post Time Farm. Contact Thomas Struzzieri 845-246-8833 or www.hitsshows.com
EventsCalendar February 8 – 10: Ocala – MADTA Dog Agility Competition. Southeastern Livestock Pavilion. Contact: Joan Stewart at 352-465-9380 February 8 – 10: Newberry – Jubilee of Breeds at Canterbury. Canterbury Equestrian Showplace. For more information contact Carlie Evans at (352) 215-0710 February 8 – 10: Ocala – Ocala Horse Properties Winter 2 Horse Trials. Equiventures LLC. For more information visit: http://www.equiventures.com or call 352-425-6302 or email: peter@equiventures.com February 9: West Palm Beach – PBC Mounted Posse Barrel Show. Jim Brandon Equestrian Center. For more information contact Renee Kitching at rakitching@aol.com February 10: Indiantown – Treasure Coast Winter Series USEF "C" Rated and USEF "C" Hunter/Jumper show. Sunlight Ranch. For more information visit: www.treasurecoastshowseries.com or call JP Roukis at 516-641-7688, showoffice@tcshowseries.com February 12-17: Ocala – Ocala Winter Festival at HITS Post Time Farm. Contact Thomas Struzzieri 845246-8833 or www.hitsshows.com
January 31 – February 2: Ocala – Sunshine State Combined Driving Event. Florida Horse Park. For more information visit: www.flhorsepark.com or call 352-307-6699, or email: events@flhorsepark.com
February 13: Ocala – Winter Wednesday XC Schooling Day and Jumper Ring Rental. Hosted by Partners of the Park. Florida Horse Park. For more information visit: www.flhorsepark.com, or call 508-612-0224 or email: simonecormier@msn.com
January 31 – February 2: Ocala – Ocala Tractor Pull. Southeastern Livestock Pavilion Contact: Mike Lokai at 352-843-0146
February 13: Ocala - Lynn Palm Ride Well Horsemanship Clinics. Fox Grove Farm. 9:00am. For more information, visit: www.lynnpalm.com/clinics.htm
FEBRUARY February 1 – 3: Ocala – AQHA Horse Show. Ocala Equestrian Complex. For more information visit: http://ocalaequestriancomplex.com or call 352237-4411 February 2: Lake Helen – WVSC 4D BARREL SHOW. For more information contact Rebecca Fox at 386473-9414 February 2: Punta Gorda – Punta Gorda Horseman's Association Performance Show. Camalita Park. For more information contact Marlene Tehrani at 941585-3657 February 5-10: Ocala – Ocala Winter Classic at HITS Post Time Farm. Contact Thomas Struzzieri 845246-8833 or www.hitsshows.com February 7 – 10: West Palm Beach – Wellington Classic Spring Challenge CDI3*. Jim Brandon Equestrian Center. For more information call 561-227-1570, nosullivan@wellingtonclassicdressage.com
February 13 – 23: West Palm Beach – Lusitano Collection Auction. This is a ticketed event. Jim Brandon Equestrian Center. The Lusitano Collection horses will be on-site for viewing all week. The auction preview is Friday, February 22 and the auction is Saturday night, February 23. For more information go to www.lusitanocollection.com February 16: Ocala - Horses for Hospice Trail Ride, Florida Horse Park. 13th Annual Horses for Hospice Trail Ride in memory of Wayne Vaught, beloved Cross Florida Greenway enthusiast and former Trail Ride chairman. The first ride leaves at 9:15 a.m. Riders spend 2-3 hours on the trail. Following the ride, participants enjoy lunch by Tommy’s BBQ, live entertainment by Bordertown and door prizes. Proceeds benefit Patient Care Programs. Horse lovers may purchase a $10 ticket to enjoy lunch and entertainment. For more information: (352) 854-5218 February 16: Ocala – Mexican Rodeo. Ocala Equestrian Complex. For more information visit: ocalaequestriancomplex.com or call 352-237-4411 February 16: Loxahatchee – International Horse Sport FEI Derby. Equestrian Estates Horse Park. For more information call 561-227-1570, nosullivan@wellingtonclassicdressage.com February 17: Ocala – STRIDE Dressage Schooling Show. Florida Horse Park. For more information contact Charlotte Trentelman at 352-629-6729, hellenas@mac.com
THIS WEEK’S STAFF PICK Restaurant FETA MEDITERRANEAN CUISINE 306 SW Broadway St., Ocala 34471 352-433-4328 “The upstairs relaxed atmosphere sets the scene and the great wines and excellent service make it a real treat. The Greek sampler (while cliché) is large enough for two with the perfect variety of tastes and for only $2 more you can add a Greek salad. “ said Contributing Editor Tammy Gantt. From the local staff of HDC www.horsecapitaldigest.com 25
EventsCalendar February 17: Melbourne – Space Coast Arabian Horse Club - Open/All Breed Buckle Series. Wickham Park Equestrian Center. For more information contact Patricia Richman at 321-266-5934, spoonoftrix@yahoo.com February 17: Indiantown – Treasure Coast Winter IV Hunter Jumper show. For more information contact JP Roukis at showoffice@tcshowseries.com February 19 – 24: Ocala – Ocala Masters at HITS Post Time Farm. Contact Thomas Struzzieri 845-2468833 or www.hitsshows.com February 20: Ocala - Winter Wednesday XC Schooling Day and Jumper Ring Rental. Hosted by Partners of the Park. Florida Horse Park. For more information visit: www.flhorsepark.com or call 508-612-0224, simonecormier@msn.com February 23: Punta Gorda – Punta Gorda Hunter/Jumper Show. Camalita Park. For more information contact Lisa Johnson at 941-628-5410 February 26 – March 3: Ocala – Ocala Tournament at HITS Post Time Farm. Contact Thomas Struzzieri 845-246-8833 or www.hitsshows.com February 28 – March 3: Ocala - Cavallo Equestrian Arts Presents Ma'Ceo. Ocala Equestrian Complex. For more information visit: http://ocalaequestriancomplex.com or call 352-237-4411 February 28 – March 3: Loxahatchee – Palm Beach Dressage Derby CDIW. Equestrian Estates Horse Park. For more information contact 561-227-1570, nosullivan@wellingtonclassicdressage.com
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MARCH March 2: Ocala – Ocala Symphony Orchestra. Southeastern Livestock Pavilion. Contact: Sameed Afghani at 352-351-1606 March 2: Punta Gorda – Punta Gorda Horseman's Association Performance Show. Camalita Park. For more information contact Marchlene Tehrani at 941-585-3657 March 2: Ocala – Florida Horse Sales. Southeastern Livestock Pavilion. Contact: Pat Sanders at 352544-0170 Marchch 5 – 10: Ocala – Ocala Winter Finals at HITS Post Time Farm. Contact Thomas Struzzieri 845246-8833 or www.hitsshows.com March 6: Ocala – Winter Wednesday XC Schooling Day and Jumper Ring Rental. Hosted by Partners of the Park. For more information visit: www.flhorsepark.com, or call 508-612-0224, simonecormier@msn.com March 7 – 10: West Palm Beach – $150,000 FEI Grand Prix CSIO 4* Presented by Wellington Equestrian Realty. Jim Brandon Equestrian Center. For more information call 561-227-1570, nosullivan@wellingtonclassicdressage.com March 8 – 10: Tallahassee – Red Hills International Horse Trials. For more information contact Kati Schardl at 850-933-7054 or email: kittykati.schardl@gmail.com March 9: Ocala - Mexican Rodeo. Ocala Equestrian Complex. For more information visit: ocalaequestriancomplex.com or call 352-237-4411 March 9: Ocala - Charlie Horse Spring Classic Polocrosse Tournament. For more information visit: www.polocrosseflorida.com/home, or call 352-2669326, dycharliehorse@yahoo.com
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RMI Mid-Florida Spring Premiere – USEF AA Hunter/Jumper Horse Show at HITS Post Time Farm – April 11-15, 2013 RMI Mid-Florida I – USEF AA Hunter/Jumper Horse Show at HITS Post Time Farm – April 1721, 2013 RMI Mid-Florida III - USEF A Hunter/Jumper Horse Show at HITS Post Time Farm – May 17-19, 2013 RMI Mid-Florida IV – USEF A Hunter/Jumper Horse Show at HITS Post Time Farm - May 31 June 2, 2013 For information about these or any other RMI horse shows: www.rushshows.com or rushshows@aol.com or 904-396-4106 March 16: Ocala – Florida Horse Park Dressage, Jumper & 3 Phase Schooling Show. Hosted by Partners of the Park. Florida Horse Park. For more information contact Nancy Russell at 386-679-0792, simonecormier@msn.com March 17: Ocala - Cross Country Schooling Day and Jumper Ring Rental. Hosted by Partners of the Park. Florida Horse Park. For more information visit: www.flhorsepark.com or call 508-612-0224, simonecormier@msn.com March 21 – 24: Loxahatchee – International Horse Sport Champions Cup CDIW. Equestrian Estates Horse Park. For more information call 561-2271570, nosullivan@wellingtonclassicdressage.com March 22 – 24: Ocala – Southeastern Pro Rodeo. Southeastern Livestock Pavilion. Contact: Ruben Lamb at 352-843-1442
March 9 – 10: Ocala – Master Gardener Spring Festival. Southeastern Livestock Pavilion. Contact: Master Gardeners at 352-671-8400
March 22 – 24: Ocala – Interscholastic Equestrian Association, Zone 4, Finals 2013. For more information visit: www.stridedressage.org/shows.htm
March 9 – 10: Ocala – Ocala Spring Dressage. 8am – 4pm. Hosted by Orlando Dressage. For more information visit: www.orlandodressage.com or call 352-357-9696, wittyhorse@embarqmail.com
March 23 – 24: Newberry – Horse Shows in the Park. For more information contact 321-978-0231
March 9 – 10: Tampa – Clinton Anderson Walkabout Tour 2013. For more information call 888-2877432, http://downunderhorsemanship.com Marchch 12 – 17: Ocala – Ocala Celebration at HITS Post Time Farm. Contact Thomas Struzzieri 845246-8833 or www.hitsshows.com March. 12 – 16: Tampa – Gasparilla Charity Horse Show. For more information contact Beth Snider at 502-647-0076 March 15 – 17: Ocala – Southern Regional Paso Fino Horse Show. Southeastern Livestock Pavilion. Contact: John Ocasio at 352-528-2678
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March. 15 – 17: Ocala - Ocala Arabian Horse Show. Ocala Equestrian Complex. For more information visit: ocalaequestriancomplex.com, or call 352237-4411
March 23: Punta Gorda – Punta Gorda Hunter/Jumper Show. Camalita Park. For more information contact Lisa Johnson at 941-628-5410 March 28 – 31: Loxahatchee – Dressage At Equestrian Estates CDI3*. Equestrian Estates Horse Park. For more information call 561-227-1570, nosullivan@wellingtonclassicdressage.com March 30: Ocala – 4-H Horse Show. Southeastern Livestock Pavilion. Contact: Kevin Yutani at 352351-9557 March 30: Punta Gorda – Punta Gorda Speed Show. Camalita Park. Show starts @ 3:00 pm. For more information contact: Brian Dunleavy at 941-9162200, lstjohn@comcast.net March 31: Indiantown – Treasure Coast Winter Finale. Sunlight Ranch. For more information contact JP Roukis at 516-641-7688, showoffice@tcshowseries.com, or visit: www.treasurecoastshowseries.com
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TwoforTwo In week One Aaron Vale Goes Two-For-Two During Week I of HITS Ocala With a Win in the $50,000 HITS Grand Prix, Presented by Pfizer Animal Health
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eek I of the 2013 HITS Ocala Winter Circuit is in the history books with Aaron Vale leading the way. After a win in the $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix on Jan. 17, presented by Pfizer Animal Health, aboard Palm Sunday, owned by Amen Corner Farm, LLC, the duo kept the momentum by clinching the biggest purse of the week in the $50,000 HITS Grand Prix, presented by Pfizer Animal Health. Vale, of Morriston, Florida showed three horses in the Jan. 20 class that featured 24 in the order. The time was tight on Jack Robson’s course, who allowed 84 seconds to complete the 17-effort first round. Vale was one of nine competitors to feel the pressure of the clock after suffering one time fault on his first mount. He and Palm Sunday, however, were able to barely squeak by in 83.50 seconds. “The time was pretty tight today,” Vale said. “I was just barely over the time on my first horse who is pretty fast. A lot of people had trouble with it today - it wasn’t easy and I think trying to make it under the time allowed caused a lot of rails. It was certainly difficult enough for this early in the season.” At the end of the first round, Vale was joined in the jump-off by Jared Petersen of Archer, Florida aboard Derek Petersen’s Titus 2:11 and Karina Aziz of Hamilton, Ontario with Iron Horse Farm’s Cordia de Laubry. Emily Short of Cheswick, Pennsylvania and her own Grande Finale 3E made it a four-horse battle. Petersen, the son of grand prix rider and Pfizer Million veteran Derek Petersen, returned first in the jump-off. A wrong turn after fence nine led them off course with no score and a fourth place finish. Vale returned next with Palm Sunday and despite a stumble after fence six and a rail at eight, Vale recovered and finished with four faults in 40.72 seconds to set the Great American Time to Beat. “It wasn’t the best way to get there, but we finished exactly where we wanted to,” said Vale. “The jump-off had enough tricks in it. The second fence was really tall and after we slipped he just felt a little dead going down the
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Two for Two in week one five stride and had the rail. You never really know for certain if that’s what caused the rail or not, but it may have. Luckily this horse is really competitive and we were able to finish in a good time.” With two left to show, the win was still up for grabs. Aziz attempted first, but the rollback to fence seven resulted in a rail. They finished with a time of 44.15 seconds. Last to show was amateur rider Short, who trains under the tutelage of David Jennings. Short and Grand Finale 3E earned several ribbons last season at HITS Ocala and this weekend’s performance kicked off what is sure to be a great circuit. An early rail down
at the second effort caused Short to act conservatively, but she still put up a strong finish in 41.00 seconds, just fractions shy of Vale’s time for second. “I thought it was a good class,” commented Robson, the course designer from Coronado, California. “The tight time was the biggest challenge today, but I thought it was fair and it worked. After the first three went, Aaron [Vale] was one second over and Jared [Petersen] was under, so it seemed fine. The triple combination gave some trouble as well as the last line. The weather was great and I think we finished the week right.” Vale watched from the in-gate as the ex-
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Horse Palm Sunday Grand Finale 3E Cordia de Laubry Titus 2:11 Kryptonite MTM Centano Cantero Z La Rocco Jun Carigor Z MTM Timon Spitfire-W Quincy Car
30 Horse Capital Digest • January 2013
Owner Amen Corner Farm, LLC Emily Short Iron Horse Farm Derek Petersen Thinkslikeahorse MTM Farm Iron Horse Farm Kyle Dewar Patty Stovel MTM Farm Katherine Frame Dewar Dr. Fernando Cardenas
Rider Aaron Vale Emily Short Karina Aziz Jared Petersen Aaron Vale Tracy Fenney Jonathon Millar Kyle Dewar Patty Stovel Tracy Fenney Katherine Frame Dewar Dr. Fernando Cardenas
Prize $ $15,000 $11,000 $6,500 $4,000 $3,000 $2,500 $2,000 $1,500 $1,500 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000
Aaron Vale clinched the biggest purse of the week in the $50,000 HITS Grand Prix.
citement unfolded and a wave of relief sparked a smile on his face as he secured the win. Back-to-back victories are a great way to start the circuit and Vale is confident that the rest of the season will be very successful. “This horse is 13-years-old and I got him last April. He’s jumped some World Cup classes and has a lot of talent. I think I know him pretty well now and it’s always good when we start the season competitively. I showed three horses today and I’m really excited about some of the prospects I have in the barn. There’s still a long season ahead with big classes and I’m always on the road to the Pfizer Million, so we’ll see how we get there. The important thing is keeping the horses fresh and healthy each week.” Another week of show jumping is set to get underway this week at HITS Ocala with the $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix, presented by Pfizer Animal Health, on Thursday and another edition of the $50,000 HITS Grand Prix, presented by Pfizer Animal Health, on Sunday. All grand prix at HITS Ocala are qualifiers for the Pfizer $1 Million Grand Prix during HITS Championship Weekend September 7-8, 2013 in Saugerties, New York. HCD
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