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contents DEPARTMENTS 7 TidBits Seasonal Bits 15 Industry News Schleese Announces The Second Group Of Winners
17 FEI News FEI Pledges Support To
International Gender Champions Network
22 Vet’s View The Creation Of A Gelding 28 Show Season Buyer’s Guide Special Advertising Feature
30 Discipline Reports Sweden’s Von
FEATURES 12 Odysseo: Primal Rhythms by Eleanor Klawer
18 Young Horse Training Series by Gavin Pearson
20 The Challenges Of Mustangs Part 2 by Lexi Langset
26 Saddled With Low Back Pain? by Dr. Dana Bloomquist
27 Sandy Dimond, Artist
Eckermann Victorious In Last-Chance Thriller At Gothenburg
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Headline News Equestrian Properties Sales Catalogue Barn & Coaching Classifieds Competition Calendar Advertisers’ Index BCLM Pony Club News Horse Trials BC News Noticeboard
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ON THE COVER: Dennis Lynch of Ireland finished 5th with Allstar 5 at the World Cup Finals in Gothenburg. See page 30. Photo by Cara Grimshaw.
“It is hard to ever compare another horse to Hickstead, but she is slowly starting to fill his shoes,” said Eric Lamaze of Fine Lady 5. “Since the Olympics, I have been thinking that maybe I have my second horse of a lifetime.” [See page 34]
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TIDBITS
Seasonal Bits
IN SEASON Well, the “H (hormone) Bomb” hit with a vengeance recently in our barn. I am one of those coaches and riders that enjoys mares — most of the time. In 19 years of owning this farm, never have we had multiple mares detonate into heat together as if on a timer, as we did this year! Let’s hope it bodes well for all who want to breed this spring. For those who don’t, we just have to put up with the “He looked at me!” squeals and “Don’t touch me!” body language for a little while… Tidbits continued on page 8
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FOAL SEASON
Our Tidbits photo above is the handsome 2016 colt Luxor 5Z (Imothep x Davanta v/d Renvillehoeve s. Vleut), taken and sent to us by Joyce Greenfield of 5Z Farms Ltd in Didsbury, Alberta. This is a KWPN-NA registered Canadian-bred foal, who has since been sold to Alex Jackson and Emil Spadone of Montana. Canada can produce top quality horses, and we hope all breeders will send us their favourite foal photos for the August issue which includes our popular Foal Feature. With the advent of spring (we hope!), more babies will be spotted on the ground. I will repeat my often heard refrain: search Canadianbred horses, support the Canadian breeding industry, and understand that so much goes into presenting a well-handled foal in top condition; the prices we pay are not nearly representative of the amount of effort required, let alone hard costs! We all do it for love, but an income is nice, too. And necessary!
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SMILE SEASON Along with all the foals hitting the ground, stallions being selected, and mares being bred, there is the flip side of breeding season — most of the resulting colts being gelded for the good of humanity! This issue has an article from Paton and 8
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Martin Vet Services on castration, and we at Foxcroft recently castrated Carhartt, aka Carl, here on the farm. We were laughing and having a good time, as Carl was prepared to lose his naughty bits, and we were commenting on how women seem to celebrate this surgery much more gleefully than men. I remembered this when I was looking for photos to go with the article, and realized that in almost every shot, with a colt on the ground in an exposed position, he was surrounded by women with big smiles on their faces! I had to laugh! Are we that vindictive? Enjoying a brief moment of total control? Or are we just happy to have geldings in our lives, rather than stallions? I say nothing… SHOW SEASON Our Buyer’s Guide this month has some fun items to help get ready for the show season. With all the technical fabrics available, and research being done, it is wonderful to see a little science creeping in to go alongside tradition. Helmets are a far cry from what they used to be — no wonder we resisted wearing them so much as children! Sweaty, smelly, hard little skull caps had little protection to offer. Now helmets come with adjustable vents, removable liners, funky colours, bling…. too hard to resist! Comfort for us, comfort for the horse, and better function for everyone – science rules! If this is your first show season, or fortieth, go out there and show your stuff! If you are trying, you are succeeding. I view shows as learning experiences — a different situation, a different opinion, a dozen opportunities to understand your horse a little better. I enjoy showing, and nerves have little to do with my experience at a show, possibly because of this belief. We never stop learning. If we do, we should stop right there and hang up our boots, because there will always be another horse, another judge, or another coach who will teach us something new. How can we stop when there is still so much to learn, and it already feels so great?
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HEADLINENEWS Bit by Bit COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS SUPPORTED RED CROSS EFFORTS DURING THE RECENT FLOODING Cal Expo and State Fair joined in the disaster response effort through a partnership with the American Red Cross during Northern California’s most recent flooding and Oroville Dam incident. The Red Cross and Cal Expo have long been neighbors on Exposition Boulevard but the opportunity to enhance that relationship came in February with the Oroville Dam Spillway evacuation. With only hours to rally a large scale response the Red Cross reached out to Cal Expo for help. Over 180,000 people were told to evacuate from their homes as the authorities detected a potential weakness in the 700-foot-tall Oroville Dam. It was estimated that if the spillway broke there would be a 30-foot wall of water surging south into communities downstream. When the call went out to Cal Expo to serve as a shelter the resounding response was “Yes, we can help.” “For more than 160 years the California State Fair has been the one constant setting for celebrating and
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showcasing the best of our State, and in times of emergency a safe haven for those in need,” says Rick Pickering, C.E.O. “During this emergency, the Red Cross and their dedicated volunteers exemplified what has long made California great, its people.” The shelter at Cal Expo opened on February 13 and remained open until February 23. During that time the shelter tallied 261 overnight stays, 5,000 meals and snacks served, 700 volunteer hours and 800 health and mental health contacts. In addition, evacuees brought 11 RV’s into the Cal Expo RV Park. These families and individuals also came into the shelter for meals, information and to use the resources in the shelter. $100,000 THOROUGHBRED MAKEOVER LAUNCHED WITH 578 TRAINERS The Retired Racehorse Project announced today that 578 trainers have been accepted to compete for their share of $100,000 in prize money at the 2017 Thoroughbred Makeover at the Kentucky Horse Park on October 5-8. The trainers approved to compete this year, 65 of whom expect to bring two horses, include some of the most highly respected in their disciplines.
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Trainers were approved based on evidence of ability to effectively introduce an off-track Thoroughbred with no experience outside racing to one or two of the ten Thoroughbred Makeover disciplines, demonstrating that horse’s talent and trainability. Skills and experience were evaluated based on applications that included competition highlights, references, and video links. “We were overwhelmed, not only by the number of applications, but also by the quality,” said RRP President Stuart Pittman. “The performances on the first weekend of October could be more awe-inspiring than what we saw last year, and the selection of carefully chosen, wellstarted Thoroughbred sport horses for sale will be vast.” Each trainer must acquire a Thoroughbred that meets the competition’s guidelines. Two hundred-thirty have registered their horses already and the others are shopping at racetracks, on social media, and at aftercare facilities. The horses may not have started second career training before the December 1 opening date, and must have raced or had a published work after July 1, 2015. Trainers are approved based on their skills in a primary discipline, but may compete at the Makeover in
one or two of ten sports depending on aptitude shown during the training process. The disciplines offered, with numbers of trainers identifying each as their primary, are as follows: eventing (182), show hunter (126), show jumper (77), dressage (63), barrel racing (31), competitive trails (27), field hunters (20), polo (19), working ranch (17), and freestyle (16). The field of trainers is comprised of 49% professionals, 39% amateurs, and 12% juniors. They are from Headline News continued on page 16
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Odysseo: Prim
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had the privilege of attending Odysseo, presented by Cavalia, in Vancouver recently. I must say I approached the show with some trepidation, as I really didn’t want to fall into coach/ critic mode, and be the armchair horse expert, picking apart the horses and riding. I decided to review it with three hats on: Horsewoman, Theatre-goer, and Inner Child, all of whom, in the end, came away happy. ARRIVAL Horsewoman: Easy to find, loads of parking, cool sculptures, HUGE tent! Footing looked good. How do horses ever get used to 2,000 people seated from twenty feet away?? Theatre-goer: Easy to find, gravel parking (my shoes!), easy entrance, great seats! Inner Child: Horses! There are horses on the signs! There are going to be so many horses in 12
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this show! When does the show start? Where are the horses? I love horses! Pizza! They have pizza! START OF SHOW Horsewoman: Liberty work is lovely to see — knowing how sensitive horses are to body language, it is fairly easy to see the trainer’s cues. It is impressive to see so many horses knowing their job… not entirely my kind of horses, but there is beauty in every one of them. They all appear happy, healthy, and sound. How do they go so fast in a circle and stay upright? What kind of footing IS that? Theatre-goer: Interesting set. What will they be able to do with basically a big patch of sand? How DO they get horses to do so many movements as a group? Great lighting; doesn’t look like there is really a bad seat in the house. The Live music is ethereal, as are the costumes, and
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meets Legolas meets rodeo grand entry.” I wonder how many times the horses ‘head south’ in training? Can’t be easy to keep two together while standing on their backs! No helmets (sorry can’t help it). Wow, the aerialists are amazing. Mesmerizing. And the gymnasts look like Olympic quality athletes. How do they do that on a riding surface? Man, am I out of shape… Theatre-goer: Stunning visually. The music and the performers blend beautifully. Not sure what the ongoing ‘story’ is here, but I am rapt. There is a little taste of so many countries – Mongolia, Africa, Nordic glaciers, Australia, Jamaica, the Maori, the wild west, even Easter Island, and the music keeps it all together. The horses are majestic, the riders serene, and the aerialists breathtaking.
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COURTESY ODYSSEO
Odysseo continued from page 13 Inner Child: WOW! OMG OMG OMG OMG! How do they DO that? I have goosebumps! Look how high they can go! Drums are cool. How do they get the horses to lie down all at the same time? Oh, look, that one is being cheeky! Is he ALLOWED to do that? Look how high those ladies go in the hula hoops! So high! So fast! How do they stay on the hoop when they aren’t holding on anywhere? Oh look, a merrygo-round! Awesome! How do the dancers climb those poles like that? Am I missing some wires helping them? Do they have bones? How do they bend like that? That lady has a beautiful voice. I hear angels. 14
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CONCLUSION I am happy to say that by the end of the show, all three parts of me were enthralled and entertained, and enjoying as one. The armchair coach sat back, chilled out with a glass of wine, and enjoyed the music and the spectacle of so many horses doing so much out of good will and honesty. The theatre-goer came to the conclusion that the running theme of the show is that music, and horses, are primal parts of our souls, the rhythms of life, evoking visceral responses no matter what part of the world one may find oneself. The backdrop and visuals projected behind the “hill” were truly breathtaking — so well done, and it was easy to believe one was watching horses crest a hill to a valley with the mountains behind. It was my favourite visual, overall, and really a remarkable achievement in a tent! The inner child came away content in the knowledge that horses really are magical, and the best animals in the world, ever. The whole evening felt Tolkienesque, my favourite state of mind, complete with elven riders, long hair and manbuns, proud horses, and astonishing tumblers with incredible bodies. It was a feast for the senses, and a confirmation that horses really do make my world go around. Thank you, Cavalia.
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INDUSTRYNEWS Business Matters
SCHLEESE ANNOUNCES THE SECOND GROUP OF WINNERS
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chleese Saddlery Service Ltd announced the second group of winners in its yearlong 30th Anniversary Saddle Giveaway. Sabine Schleese, Director of Corporate Affairs stated, “We started this giveaway as a celebration of our 30 years in business and to support deserving individuals in the equine industry. We were thrilled to receive so many applications nominating worthy organizations and riders and today we’re announcing the next group of lucky winners with another 7 to come by the end of April 2017. Keep those applications coming in! We love reading all the fantastic stories.” Winners: 1 - The Equine Tranquility & Wellness Center, Andover, NJ. 2 - Courtney Haubrich, Centereach, NY. 3 - Allie Lewis, Windreach Farm, Ashburn, ON. 4 - Winnie & Bill Stott, Winsong Farm, Shomberg, ON. 5 - Dr. Paula Dupuy, Wind Dancer Pony Rescue, Sheffield, ON. 6 - Thoroughbred Retirement Network, Covington, LA. When contacted, all recipients were thrilled to hear the news of their good fortune and expressed deep gratitude for the help and support this has given them to keep up their passion for all things equine. The Schleese 30th Anniversary Saddle Giveaway allows riders and organizations to nominate others who they feel are in need and deserving of an entry level Schleese saddle. Over the course of the year, Schleese will donate a total of 30 entry level saddles to select recipients who have been nominated through written applications received from the riding community. www.gaitpost.com
The community is encouraged to send letters to Sabine Schleese (sabine@schleese.com) nominating recipients and explaining what you feel makes your nominee deserving of one of these saddles. Winning nomination letters will be shared on Schleese social media platforms. The event ends on July 31, 2017. KENTUCKY EQUINE RESEARCH JOINS AS SPONSOR OF THE ROLEX KENTUCKY THREE-DAY EVENT Kentucky Equine Research (KER) has signed on as a new sponsor for the 2017 Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event. “We are very pleased to work with the Equestrian Events team to bring the latest in equine nutrition and exercise physiology research, consultation, and products to Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event competitors and fans,” said Joe D. Pagan, Ph.D., President and Founder of KER. “KER is the world leader in equine nutrition. We’ve been involved in numerous prestigious international competitions, but Rolex Kentucky holds a special place as our ‘hometown’ event.” An international equine nutrition, research, and consultation company serving horse owners and the feed industry, KER’s goals are to advance the industry’s knowledge of equine nutrition and exercise physiology, apply that knowledge to produce healthier, more athletic horses, and support the nutritional care of all horses throughout their life. “KER is just the kind of sponsor that fits perfectly with our event, and we are proud to be partnering with them and sharing their work with our fans,” said Stewart Perry, President of the Board of Directors of Equestrian Events, Inc.,
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Headline News continued from page 11 44 states, two Canadian provinces, and England, with the highest representation from Pennsylvania (63), Kentucky (61), Virginia (45), Maryland (38), Ohio (31), Michigan (29), Florida (28), New York (26), Georgia (26), and Ontario (25). Twenty-one will travel from the west coast states of California (16), Oregon (3), and Washington (2), and two will fly from England. Taking part are Canada’s Olympians Ian Roberts and Kelly Plitz, America’s top female jockey Rosie Napravnik, Rolex CCI**** winner Nick Larkin, and World Equestrian Games Silver Medalist Dorothy Crowell. The junior riders are an outstanding group that includes members of United States Pony Clubs, offspring of prominent
horse racing families, and up-and-coming stars in their respective sports. Retired Racehorse Project (RRP) works to facilitate placement of Thoroughbred ex-racehorses in second careers by increasing demand for them in the marketplace and inspiring equestrians to provide the training that secures their futures. RRP offers online directories, educational resources, and publishes Off-Track Thoroughbred Magazine. Its popular Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium is scheduled for October 5-8, 2017 at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, KY. Tickets will go on sale spring 2017. http://www.retiredrace horseproject.org. Industry News continued from page 15
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FEINEWS
FEI PLEDGES SUPPORT TO INTERNATIONAL GENDER CHAMPIONS NETWORK he Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) signed a pledge to become a member of the International Gender Champions Network in Geneva, an initiative committed to working towards gender parity in sport and organizations. FEI President Ingmar De Vos joined the heads of four other sporting bodies — the IOC, World Archery, the International Hockey Federation and the International University Sports Federation — to take the panel parity pledge and become an International Gender Champion, confirming a commitment to work towards gender parity in their organizations. International Gender Champions is a leadership network that brings together female and male decision-makers to break down gender barriers. Since its launch in Geneva in 2015, more than 120 leaders from the diplomatic and international communities and the private sector have taken the panel parity pledge. See www. genderchampions.com for more information. Equestrian sport has always been at the forefront of gender equality, and is the only sport in the Olympic movement in which men and women compete together in the same competitions from grassroots up to elite level. “Strict parity between men and women is at the heart of equestrian sport where male and female athletes compete as equals at all levels,” the FEI President said. “The FEI is proud to champion the many female athletes, officials, trainers, veterinarians, grooms, administrators, and staff who are a vital part of our diverse multicultural community. Their talent, resourcefulness, and hard work contribute immensely to its constant growth and deserve our full support.” As part of the International Women’s Day celebrations in Geneva and its commitment to
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FEI President Ingmar De Vos and FEI Secretary General Sabrina Ibáñez pledged their commitment to gender parity in the organization at the International Women’s Day celebrations at the UN Headquarters in Geneva (SUI).
the International Geneva Gender Champions network, the FEI made two individual pledges at the Palais des Nations, headquarters of the United Nations in Geneva. The FEI will offer male employees a one-month paid paternity leave following the birth of each child contributing to an improved work life balance and also made a commitment to increase female membership in FEI Committees. FEI EVENTING RISK MANAGEMENT SUMMIT ATTRACTS WORLD EXPERTS FROM 22 NATIONS World experts in equestrian sport and risk
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Young Horse Training Series Submitted by Gavin Pearson
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lois Podhajsky wrote, “It must be remembered that faults that have been allowed to become established during the early training, even though they come from freshness, will become a habit... Those faults that have not been clearly eliminated at this stage will appear again and again even when the standard of High School is reached, and especially when more difficult exercises are demanded. This underlines the necessity of a thorough basic training, a well invested capital which will pay good dividends.” The premise of having a horse started with a trusting and solid foundation cannot be stressed enough. What they learn in Kindergarten they remember and build upon through to High School. The industry-expressed need for more young trainers that can adeptly start young
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horses initiated the effort of Ulterra Equestrian to organize the Young Horse Training Series. Jose Alejos, a master horseman specializing in starting and training the young horse, is the lead mentor. Linda Allen will be available for a week in July. Linda has worked with Jose since the Young Horse Trainers School’s inception. The series will focus on the education and development of both the professional and aspiring young horse trainers while starting and developing young horses. Jose Alejos has been starting and riding young horses since the age of ten on his family ranch in Guatemala, which traces its tradition of horsemanship to Jacinto Alejos, a Spanish Cavalry Horseman in the mid-1700s. Jose calls his method, “rational horsemanship, because it is based on the natural interactions
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that occur among horses in a herd. It takes advantage of a horse’s natural reaction to pressure and, even more importantly, its reaction to the precise timing of the release of pressure.” His method trains the horse to become increasingly responsive to the rider’s aids and produces balanced, and happy young horses that can continue to their specific discipline with a professional or good amateur. Through the series, participants will be mentored by Jose as he starts the young horses and then passes the reins on to a young or experienced trainer. He instructs and guides them daily as they progress with the young horses. The goal is to develop a confident and direct leader, the use of pressure and the timing of the release, and the confidence to continue the training. The 6-week series conducted by Jose Alejos, starting June 21, will be held at Ulterra Equestrian, North of Calgary. Individual training sessions for young horses, problem horses, trainers and riders can be arranged daily. Coaching sessions will be organized, as well as daily theory
and Q and A periods. We welcome financial aid, strategic partners and sponsorship from interested groups, clubs, breeders and associations. This event qualifies for bursaries/scholarships. For inquiries/bookings, please contact Gavin Pearson at 403-556-9201 or Cathy Chalack at 403-337-5881.
Young Horse Training Series A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO TAKE PART IN THE YOUNG HORSE TRAINING SERIES, STARTING YOUNG HORSES WITH THE “RATIONAL HORSEMANSHIP” APPROACH OF JOSE ALEJOS, ESTABLISHING A SECURE FOUNDATION FOR ANY DISCIPLINE. Mentorship for aspiring trainers and professionals. Unstarted and problem horses welcome.
Participation through auditing, riding, training young horses with Jose.
Hosted at Ulterra Equestrian, Carstairs, Alberta Inquiries/Booking: Gavin Pearson 403 556 9201, younghorsetrainingseries@gmail.com Tentative start date June 21
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The Challenges of Mustangs Part Two Story + Photos by Lexi Langset
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erona will be leaving my farm in a few days. I am very excited, though I know that one of the hardest tasks on my journey with Verona will be when the auction rolls around, and it’s time to say goodbye to her. So much has happened with us in the last few weeks. It feels as if the first couple months were going by so fast, with Verona making such little steps towards where I’d hoped she would be by the end of the competition. On Saturday, February 25, I sat on Verona for the first time. She didn’t even flinch. I am so thankful for the amount of work I put into her, to get her ready for that day. She felt so ready, and although it took some time and a lot of work, I wouldn’t have had it any other way. As of today, I have ridden Verona walk, trot, and canter. I have also ridden her bareback with 20
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a halter, in walk and trot. Verona is such a fast learner; all she really wants is to please me. She is going to make someone such an amazing little horse and partner. I go to school at the Langley Equestrian Academy, and on March 8, I had my class take a field trip to meet Verona. It was her sixth ride, and her first time being around that many people at once. She behaved so well and everyone was just so impressed. We all loved every minute of it. This little horse has made such an impact on not only my life, but also so many people around us. I can’t wait to show everyone just how much of an amazing animal Verona is, and how much more potential she has in store. Although I always try to think of all the positive memories I have with Verona, things haven’t
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always gone so smoothly every time I have worked with her, which is very understandable as she was a wild animal. I am just so glad that through all we’ve been through, I never gave up on her. And although at times it felt like it, she never gave up on me either. With only 13 more days until the competition in Albany, Oregon, at the Northwest Horse Fair and Expo, March 23-26, things are getting more and more serious each day. And every day Verona is showing me so many more things that she is constantly improving on, and that she isn’t just any ordinary, rugged, little mustang in a corral with hundreds of others. She has proven to me that she is just so much more than the number she had once been known as; she has proven that she deserves a name, a home, and to be loved for how much of an amazing and unique horse she FEI News continued from page 17 management met at Tattersalls (IRL) for the FEI‘s Eventing Risk Management summit, taking a 360 degree look at minimizing risk in the sport. Olympic gold medallist and Chair of the FEI Risk Management Steering Group David O’Connor (USA), who chaired the summit (10-12 February), described the outcome of the three-day meetings as “great strides forward”. A total of 22 nations were represented though 80 delegates, including specially invited leading judges, trainers, athletes, technical delegates, risk management and technology experts, and National Safety Officers. The summit was also attended by the world’s most experienced 3* and 4* course designers, including the course designers for the last three Olympic Games, Pierre Michelet (Rio 2016), Sue Benson (London 2012) and Mike Etherington-Smith (Beijing 2008) plus Ian Stark (GBR), who designed the track for the Longines FEI European Championships 2015 in Blair Castle, Captain Mark Phillips (GBR) and Giuseppe Della Chiesa (ITA), also Chair of the FEI Eventing Committee. David O’Connor lead and moderated presentations and discussions across the three days, which covered a wide range of topics, from the www.gaitpost.com
is. I hope that my story with Verona has opened more people’s eyes to just how special Mustangs are, and that they, like all other horses, deserve a chance to prove that they are more than just a number. Lexi and Verona’s story will be finished in the next issue of Gaitpost Magazine.
grass-roots to the top level of the sport, including coaching, course design, fence construction, the athletes’ perspective and the current and future roles of data and statistical analysis. Presentations were made by some of the biggest names in the sport, including Olympian and former coach of Team Germany Chris Bartle, who is now performance coach for his home nation Great Britain, and six time Olympian, Andrew Nicholson (NZL). A presentation from Equiratings led discussion on the collection, use and communication of data and took the delegation through their athlete performance index, the Equiratings Quality Index, an innovative statistical way of looking into the progression of athletes. The Eventing Risk Management Summit was one of the recommendations of the independent audit conducted by Charles Barnett. Once finalized by the Risk Management Steering Group, the recommendations from the summit will go forward to the FEI Eventing Committee. Recommendations will then be open for public consultation at the 2017 FEI Sports Forum (April 10-11) before presentation to the FEI Bureau at the 2017 General Assembly.
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astrations, also known as geldings or orchiectomies, are one of the most commonly performed field surgeries in equine practice. While there can be many reasons for gelding a colt or stallion, the most common is to manage the behavior of the horse as he begins to take on the undesirable characteristics of a stud. For this reason, many owners choose to geld their colts between one and two years of age, but it can be done as early as six months or at any time later in life. Before six months horses are at a greater risk of surgical complications. It is important to note that this will make 95% of male horses more tractable but there are a few who will maintain their stallion-like behaviors even if the castration was performed correctly. The basic procedure is to sedate or anesthetize the horse and inject lidocaine (freezing) into the testicle and skin to reduce sensation. An incision is made over the first testicle, through the skin and the subcutaneous tissue. The testicle is freed from the surrounding tissues. The spermatic cord is “stripped” or cleaned of all excess tissue. The surgeon will choose when to use an open, half-closed, or closed technique, which refers to whether the parietal tunic (the tissue sac that surrounds the testicle and spermatic cord) is opened. The procedure is repeated on the second testicle. The incisions are stretched to help keep them open for draining. The horse is given an injection of a pain medication such as bute or Banamine and he is allowed to recover. The most obvious difference in technique to the owner is whether the procedure is done with the horse standing (with sedation) or recumbent (laying down with general anesthesia). Each 22
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Dr. St Laurent beginning castration of a 10-month old colt.
technique has its pluses and minuses – the most important determining factor will depend on the temperament of the horse, the size of the horse, and your veterinarian’s personal preference. Very small horses and ponies are too short for the doctor to be able to perform the procedure standing. Donkeys, mules, and stallions that are anxious, flighty, or overly sensitive are also better candidates for general anesthesia. The advantages to a standing procedure include a quicker surgical time and a removal of the risks associated with laying a horse down. The advantages to a recumbent procedure include less risk to the surgeon and a better view of the surgery field, which allows better visualization of any excessive bleeding and of the structures to be removed. If you are thinking of gelding your colt or stallion, there are a few items to consider. Your horse should be in good body condition, not fat or too thin, and otherwise healthy with two descended testicles. He should be up-to-date on his tetanus vaccinations. You will need a clean, safe area for your horse to be sedated or anesthetized regardless if the procedure will be
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done standing or recumbent. A clean, level grass paddock is often best but a non-dusty arena can also work well. There should be no major (loud) distractions going on at the time. There should be enough room for the horse to lay down and to get up again, anticipating he may need a few large staggering steps in all directions to balance himself during recovery. This is why a stall is generally not a large enough an area to be a safe space for a castration. If you do not have a suitable space, you can bring the horse into a clinic that does have either the outdoor space or a special safe padded stall used to start general anesthesia. You will also need the right facilities to continue the aftercare, which includes an area to vigorously exercise the horse starting 24 hours after surgery and continuing for 2 weeks. Vigorous exercise means 20-30 minutes of strong trotting work daily. Complications to castration can range from the common, mild issues to life-threatening emergencies. Excessive hemorrhage or bleeding is often the most worrying for owners; however it can be normal for blood to drip from the incision for up to 30 minutes after recovering and for a small amount to continue for the next day 24 hours. However, if there is an unabated, steady stream of blood for 15-30 minutes the veterinarian will need to find and stop the bleeding. The horse needs to establish a good blood clot within the spermatic cord; this is why he needs to stand quietly in a stall for 24 hours post castration, before starting his exercise routine. Swelling around the prepuce and scrotum are very common, especially by the fourth day post surgery and is often caused by a lack of drainage. The incisions in the scrotum needs to stay open to drain. They can seal over too soon, increasing the swelling and even trapping bacteria in the wound to cause an infection. This lack of drainage is often the result of not forcing the horse to exercise enough post surgery. The swelling can usually be relieved by using a gloved finger to reopen the wound, using cold water hose therapy, and increasing the amount of exercise the horse is receiving. Your veterinarian might also decide www.gaitpost.com
antibiotics may be necessary as well. An uncommon but devastating complication is evisceration, where the intestines or omentum slide out of the incision in the scrotum. This is a true emergency that requires a veterinarian as soon as possible. Other complications can include septic funiculitis (infection of the spermatic cord), which can lead to a scirrhous cord (a large, chronic infection of the cord). Both septic funiculitis and scirrhous cord can cause increased swelling, pain, fever, and sometimes lameness. Resolution will require re-establishing drainage from the wound, antibiotics, and possibly another surgery to remove the infected portion of the remaining cord. Very rarely, the infection can travel up the cord into the abdomen causing peritonitis. Horses with this complication may show signs of colic with a fever. Castrations are one of the most commonly performed surgeries for an equine veterinarian and generally have a very low complication rate. As most horses have this procedure done quite young, many owners may never have seen it performed. It is an important step in many horse’s life to allow them to be safe and reliable mounts for the average horse owner . Dr. Janine VÊronneau was born in Alberta but raised in Edmond, Oklahoma where she graduated from College of Veterinary Medicine at Oklahoma State University in 2011. After five years in small animal practice in North Carolina and Germany seeing mostly canine athletes she decided she greatly missed the equine world. She is an avid horseback rider who has the most fun when galloping on a crosscountry course. Professionally she is interested in sports medicine, rehabilitation, and internal medicine.
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SADDLED WITH LOW BACK PAIN? By Dr. Dana Bloomquist, D.C., B.Kin
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everything and the discs act as shock absorbers to the spine. When riding the horse through the different gaits, the rider faces a battle with gravity and their body in absorbing the movement. Certain structures in the spine may take on too much stress over time, resulting in pain and dysfunctional movement. So what can a rider do in order to lower their risk for low back pain? Important aspects of a healthy back include monitoring one’s weight by eating a healthy diet and moving regularly, developing and maintaining a strong core and implementing some spine-sparing strategies in everyday life. This includes modifying the way you lift things up and get in and out of bed. We will discuss this more in the next issue. If you do experience low back pain, do not push through the pain. Go visit your preferred
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health care provider — the sooner, the better. There are many different treatment options available and sometimes a combination of treatments is needed, but this article will focus on chiropractic care. Chiropractic care involves the diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal problems using a hands on approach. A chiropractor will take a detailed history and physical examination before coming up with a diagnosis and treatment plan to help get you back on track to success. If a fracture or other serious pathology is suspected, you may be sent out for diagnostic imaging of the area involved before treatment begins. In any case, if the chiropractor feels you may need care outside their scope of practice, they will refer you to the appropriate health care provider. For some, treatment will begin on the initial visit. The chiropractor will apply an adjustment, or a quick high velocity — low amplitude thrust into a joint that isn’t moving well to restore range of motion. Many chiropractors will also use soft tissue techniques to address any tight muscles as well as give you some active rehabilitation you can do in your own time to get better and stay better. By maintaining an active, healthy lifestyle and seeking out appropriate care when needed, riders can maximize their spinal health and focus on enjoying their time in the saddle. 1 Kraft, C. N., Pennekamp, P. H., Becker, U., Young, M., Diedrich, O., Luring, C., & Falkenhausen, M. V. (2009). Magnetic Resonance Imaging Findings of the Lumbar Spine in Elite Horseback Riders: Correlations With Back Pain, Body Mass Index, Trunk/Leg-Length Coefficient, and Riding Discipline. The American Journal of Sports Medicine,37(11), 2205-2213. doi:10.1177/0363546509336927 *Disclaimer: All opinions are my own. Each individual should consult with their primary health care provider for medical advice.
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DISCIPLINEREPORTS What’s Happening in all the Disciplines
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Henrik von Eckermann brought the Longines FEI World Cup Jumping 2017 Western European League to a fairytale finish on home ground in Gothenburg (SWE) when snatching victory with a breath-taking performance from the 11-year-old mare, Mary Lou.
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enrik von Eckermann brought the Longines FEI World Cup Jumping 2017 Western European League to a fairytale finish on home ground in Gothenburg (SWE) when snatching victory with a breath-taking performance from the 11-year-old mare, Mary Lou. With so many top riders chasing last-minute qualifying points for the Longines Final in Omaha, Nebraska (USA) in four weeks’ time it was always going to be a mighty battle, and the long trip north proved worthwhile for Dutchmen Maikel van der Vleuten (28) and Leopold Van Asten (40) whose second and third-place finishes have booked their tickets. Von Eckermann’s chances were possibly obvious, because he had already earned the Leading
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Rider of the Show award before the competition began at the famous Scandinavium Arena. “It’s been a crazy week, my worst placing was third and I had three second places and three wins will I ever have a show like this again?!” said the delighted 35-year-old. From 33 starters there were 12 into the jumpoff over Peter Lundstrom’s track, and it was Frenchman, Olivier Robert, who set the standard with Quenelle du Py when clear in 38.52 seconds. Britain’s Robert Smith and Bavi came close to that when breaking the beam in 38.60 for eventual fifth place, but Van der Vleuten really raised the stakes when posting 36.83 with his veteran campaigner VDL Groep Verdi before Van Asten and VDL Groep Zidane crossed the line in 38.06
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to slot in behind. Second-last to go, Von Eckermann knew he had to take all the chances, and the crowd nearly raised the roof when he took a risky gallop to the last to cross the line in 36.76 seconds and take the lead. He wasn’t quite sure he’d done enough because French speed ace, Simon Delestre, was last to go, but when the fourth fence fell it was Swedish party-time.
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Discipline Reports continued from page 31 signer Anthony D’Ambrosio’s (USA) first round track on Saturday night, with 12 combinations qualifying for the jump-off. The race over the short course was a showdown of epic proportions, with an impressive roster including eight Olympians, three of the top-ten ranked riders in the world, and an Olympic champion going head-to-head riding their best horses. Ward, riding Double H Farm’s and Francois Mathy’s HH Azur, jumped the winning round in 39.70 seconds. Lamaze, aboard Artisan Farms and Torrey Pines Stable’s Fine Lady 5, stopped the clock in 40.07 seconds. Moya and Alvarez Moya Horses SL’s Arrayan placed third in 40.10 seconds. “For myself, I have to say I was probably a bit motivated tonight,” Ward continued. “I have been on a little bit of a four-fault run and getting a little frustrated. Eric has been winning everything. Sometimes Eric says I have a look; I think I had it tonight. I wanted it a little bit.” Commenting on the short course, Ward noted, “I thought it was quite a well-balanced jump-
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off. Eric and I have very different horses, and there were pros to the jump-off for both horses.” Lamaze, who was the 2008 Olympic Champion, was aboard Fine Lady 5. The pair has already won big this winter, taking victory in week four’s $130,000 Adequan Grand Prix CSI 3*, as well as week five’s $130,000 Ruby et Violette WEF Challenge Cup Round 5. Remarking on his night, Lamaze stated, “She has really jumped fantastic every time out. It was like she gave me all of the effort that she could. McLain was just that much better today. You might say he was lucky, but there was nothing lucky about the round that he had.” TIFFANY FOSTER LEADS CANADA TO THIRD IN OCALA NATIONS’ CUP The Canadian Show Jumping Team comprised of Tiffany Foster of North Vancouver, BC, Elizabeth Gingras of Edmonton, AB, Amy Millar of Perth, ON, and her father, ten-time Olympian Ian Millar, also of Perth, ON, placed third in the $100,000 FEI Nations Cup held at HITS Post Time Farm in Ocala, FL, on Friday, February 17. A total of seven countries fielded teams for the first FEI Nations Cup of the year held on North American soil including Canada, Colombia, El Salvador, Ireland, Mexico, the United States and Venezuela. Ireland claimed victory in the third edition of the annual event with a total of 12 faults, followed closely by the defending champions, the United States, in second with 16 faults and Canada third with 24 faults. Mexico fell to fourth with a final score of 28 while Colombia was fifth with 52 faults. El Salvador opted not to return for the second round while
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Venezuelan hopes were dashed in the opening round. A total of seven riders produced clear efforts in the first round over the track set by Brazilian course designer Marina Azevedo, keeping four countries well within striking distance. Ireland held the lead at the end of the opening round with four faults, followed by Mexico and the United States tied with eight faults apiece, and Canada with 12 faults. Foster, 32, opened the second round by producing another clear round for Canada. Her double clear performance was one of three on the day, matched only by Cian O’Connor riding Seringat for the winning Irish team and Beezie Madden, who was double-clear as the anchor rider for the United States aboard Breitling LS. “We’ve had pretty good luck being the leadoff, going double clear in the last three events we’ve ridden in for Canada,” said Foster of her partnership with Victor, a 15-year-old Dutch Warmblood gelding (Elmshorn x Grandeur) owned by Artisan Farms LLC and Torrey Pines Stable. “I know him so well that it is an advantage to go first because I just follow the plan that I have for him. When you know a horse as well as I know Victor, it is not a disadvantage to go first. It’s a good strategy for us!” Gingras, 35, who incurred eight faults in the opening round, returned to again post an eightfault effort with Coup de Chance, an 11-year-old Belgian Warmblood gelding (Cardento x Darco) owned by B Gingras Equestrian Limited. Coup de Chance was a last-minute substitution after Gingras’s planned Nations’ Cup mount, Zilversprings,
Tiffany Foster of North Vancouver, BC, jumped double clear for Canada riding Victor, owned by Andy and Carlene Ziegler’s Artisan Farms and Eric Lamaze’s Torrey Pines Stable.
incurred a minor injury in Thursday’s competition. Amy Millar, who celebrated her 40th birthday on Valentine’s Day, had eight faults in the first round and incurred 12 faults in the second round after dropping rails at the final three fences on course riding her 2016 Rio Olympic mount Heros, a ten-year-old Belgian Warmblood gelding (Canadian River x Clinton) owned by AMMO Investments. Riding in the anchor position, Ian Millar, 70, posted scores of four and four for Canada, incurring a rail in the triple combination both times out riding Dixson, a 14-year-old Belgian Warmblood gelding (Vigo d’Arsouilles x Olisco) owned by Susan and Ariel Grange of Cheltenham, ON. The $100,000 CSIO4* FEI Nations Cup in Ocala acted as the first of three qualifying events for the FEI Nations Cup Final to be held in September in Barcelona, Spain. Four countries — Canada, El Salvador, Mexico and the United States — were in the race for qualifying points
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STARTING GATE COMMUNICATIONS Eric Lamaze and his 2016 Rio Olympic bronze medal partner, Fine Lady 5, won the $130,000 CSI5* WEF Challenge Cup Round V on February 9 at the Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington, FL.
Discipline Reports continued from page 33 with the United States earning the maximum 90 points. ERIC LAMAZE IN FINE FORM IN FLORIDA WITH FINE LADY 5 Canada’s Eric Lamaze won the 25th WEF Challenge Cup of his career, claiming victory in the $130,000 Ruby et Violette WEF Challenge Cup Round V on Thursday, February 9, at the
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12-week Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) in Wellington, FL. Lamaze’s 25th career victory came aboard Fine Lady 5, his individual bronze medal partner at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games and winner of the c300,000 Rolex Top Ten Final in Geneva, Switzerland, in December. The pair now have the new year off to a strong start, having won the $130,000 CSI3* Adequan Grand Prix on Saturday night, January 28. The $130,000 CSI5* WEF Challenge Cup Round V marked Lamaze and Fine Lady 5’s first appearance in the International Arena since their win, and they once again ended it with a trip to the winner’s circle. “It is hard to ever compare another horse to Hickstead, but she is slowly starting to fill his shoes,” said Lamaze of Fine Lady 5, a 14-year-old Hanoverian mare (Forsyth x Drosselklang II) owned by Andy and Carlene Ziegler’s Artisan Farms and his Torrey Pines Stable. “Since the Olympics, I have been thinking that maybe I have my second horse of a lifetime.” Lamaze and Fine Lady 5 were in a class of their own in Thursday’s WEF Challenge Cup, which acts as a qualifying event for Saturday night’s $380,000 CSI5* Fidelity Investments Grand Prix. A total of 57 riders started over the track set by 2012 London Olympic course designer Bob Ellis with 13 jumping clear. Coming back early in the order, Lamaze and Fine Lady 5 laid down a blazing fast trip in a time of 41.23 seconds. Try as they might, no one could catch them with Hardin Towell coming the closest with a time of 43.72 riding Lucifer V followed by fellow American Margie Engle who stopped the timers in
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45.27 seconds to finish third with Royce. Following the 2016 Olympic Games in August, Lamaze gave Fine Lady a long rest before resuming competition at CSI5* events in Paris, France, and Geneva, Switzerland, in December. He then relocated his training stable to Wellington, FL, for the 2017 winter season. SHOW JUMPING RESULTS LONGINES FEI WORLD CUP JUMPING 2017 WESTERN EUROPEAN LEAGUE IN GOTHENBURG (SWE) Result: 1, Mary Lou (Henrik von Eckermann) SWE 0/0 36.76; 2, VDL Groep Verdi TN NOP (Maikel van der Vleuten) NED 0/0 36.83; 3, VDL Groep Zidane NOP (Leopold van Asten) NED 0/0 38.06; 4, Quenelle du Py (Olivier Robert) FRA 0/0 38.52; 5, Bavi (Robert Smith) GBR 0/0 38.60; 6. BSC Skipper (Holger Wulschner) GER 0/0 41.03; 7, Chesall Zimequest (Simon Delestre) FRA 0/4 37.63; 8, Colorit (Christian Ahlmann) GER 0/4 37.96; 9, Pikeur Dylon (Markus Brinkmann) GER 0/4 40.20; 10, Skjerabergs Larkin (Pal Flam) NOR 0/4 40.32; 11, All Star 5 (Denis Lynch) IRL 0/4 40.48; 12, Bonzai H (Helena Persson) SWE 0/4 40.69. $100,000 FEI NATIONS CUP HELD AT HITS POST TIME FARM IN OCALA, FL RESULT: 1. Ireland 12 faults: Chaqui Z (Shane Sweetnam) 0/4, Shorapur (Kevin Babington) 4/4, Carrabis Z (Richie Moloney) 12/12, Seringat (Cian O’Connor) 0/0.; 2. USA 16 faults: Rothchild (McLain Ward) 0/4, Super Sox (Lillie Keenan) 8/4, Cornet (Lauren Hough) 12/4, Breitling LS (Elizabeth Madden) 0/0.; 3. Canada 24 faults: Victor (Tiffany Foster) 0/0, Coup de Chance (Elizabeth Gingras) 8/8, Heros (Amy Millar) 8/12, Dixson (Ian Millar) 4/4.; 4. Mexico 28 faults: Constar (Arturo Parada Vallejo) 0/13, Wupp (Alberto Sanchez-Cozar) 12/4, Izzy Miami (Gustavo Ramos) 4/8, Victer Finn DH Z (Eugenio Garza Perez) 4/8.; 5. Colombia 52 faults: Christofolini H (Manuel Torres) Ret/Wd, Quincy Car (Fernando Cardenas) 8/4, Coulash van de Broy Z (Juan Manuel Gallego) 8/8, Il Rubacuori (Roberto Teran Tafur) 12/12.; 6. El Salvador, Withdrawn after first round, total 49: Chacco Balou (Paulo Sergio Mateo Santana Filho) 12, Taloubet (Diego Jose Muyshondt) 21, Cento Per Cento CG (Juan Manuel Bolanos Barrios) 16.; 7. Venezuela, Eliminated in first round: Ricore Courcelles (Emanuel Andrade) 0, Uitteraard (Angel Guillermo Karolyi) 28, Copa Cabana (Daniela Stravinsky) Elim, ASD Farfala (Pablo Barrios) DNS.
Germany’s Isabell Werth strutted to her fifth victory in the FEI World Cup Dressage 2017 Western European League in Gothenburg, Sweden riding Emilio.
Nebraska (USA) next month is her Olympic mare Weihegold, but she now considers Emilio a strong reserve. Werth’s perseverance with this horse is really paying off, “He has great potential, already his piaffe and passage are fantastic!” she said. Talking about the erratic behaviour that left Emilio with something of a reputation in his early years, she explained, “it was as if he could see something out of the corner of his eye when Discipline Reports continued on page 36
DRESSAGE REPORT ISABELL AND THE HORSE THAT NEARLY WENT TO HEAVEN WIN IN GOTHENBURG He was once so frightened and unmanageable that no one could get on him as a young horse. But in the hands of one of the most celebrated equestrian athletes of all time, the 11-year-old gelding Emilio gave Germany’s Isabell Werth her fifth victory in the FEI World Cup Dressage 2017 Western European League qualifier at Gothenburg in Sweden. Her score of 84.200 put her well ahead of Swedish runners-up Patrik Kittel and Delaunay (80.910) while, mirroring the results of the Grand Prix, Germany’s Jessica von BredowWerndl and Unee BB (80.845) slotted into third. Werth (47) only had a two-day turnaround after winning the previous leg of the series with Don Johnson at Neumunster (GER) last weekend. “So I asked my rider at home to prepare Emilio in the right way — and I think she did that!” she said after her Grand Prix success. Her preferred ride for the FEI World Cup Dressage Final in Omaha, www.gaitpost.com
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Discipline Reports continued from page 35 you tried to get in the saddle, he was terrified and would go crazy.” There seemed no future for a horse with such a dangerous and debilitating level of inexplicable fear. “He nearly went to heaven”, Werth said of the gelding for whom she now has very high hopes. TEAM USA BRINGS TRIPLE THREAT TO FEI GRAND PRIX CDI-W AT ADEQUAN Laura Graves (USA) and Verdades claimed another victory in Thursday’s FEI Grand Prix CDI-W, presented by The Axel Johnson Group, during the seventh week of competition at the 2017 Adequan Global Dressage Festival (AGDF) in Wellington, FL. 2016 Olympic bronze medalists Laura Graves (USA) and Verdades, a 2002 Dutch Warmblood gelding (Florett AS x Liwilarda) owned by Graves, ended the day with another win in the Global Arena and a score of 80.240%. “It feels much more secure. It’s nice to know that what happened at the 5* wasn’t a one-hitwonder,” Graves said of her second 80% score in the FEI Grand Prix. “It’s still pretty awesome. It’s a really, really exciting way for us to go in to the 36
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big things we have planned.” Placing second and third to Graves in the FEI Grand Prix CDI-W were 2016 Olympic teammates and bronze medalists, Steffen Peters (USA) and Kasey Perry-Glass (USA). Peters and Rosamunde, a 2007 Rhinelander mare (Rock Forever x First Lady) owned by Four Winds Farm, took second place with a score of 74.820%. “I still had a little more energy than I wanted,” said Peters about his ride with Rosamunde, “but it was so much better than two weeks ago. I’m super happy with her. She did awesome trot half-passes, beautiful extensions, the piaffe and passage transitions were better. She is just so much fun to ride. She’s so beautiful in the bridle (and) always goes. Most of the time we have to say, ‘Hey wait, not that much!’ So it was a beautiful step ahead, and I thought that showing here in this arena a bunch of times would help her. Certainly, that worked out as planned.” DRESSAGE RESULTS FEI WORLD CUP DRESSAGE 2017 WESTERN EUROPEAN LEAGUE QUALIFIER AT GOTHENBURG Result: 1, Emilio (Isabell Werth) GER 84.200; 2, Delaunay (Patrik Kittel) SWE 80.910; 3, Unee BB (Jessica von Bredow-Werndl) GER 80.845; 4, D’Agostino FRH (Fabienne Lutkemeier) GER 77.720; 5, Di Lapponia T (Paulinda Friberg) SWE 76.750; 6, Thriller (Katja Gevers) NED 73.630; 7, Rustique (Mai Tofte Olesen) DEN 72.805; 8, Languedoc (Kristian von Krusentierna) 70.415; 9, Charmeur (Malin Rinne) SWE 70.030; Edvin (Per Duvefelt) SWE 66.185; 11, Catch Me (Margo Timmermans) NED 62.665. FINAL RESULTS: FEI GRAND PRIX CDI-W, PRESENTED BY THE AXEL JOHNSON GROUP 1. Laura Graves (USA), Verdades, 2002 Dutch Warmblood gelding by Florett AS x Liwilarda, owned by Laura Graves: 79.400%, 79.800%, 83.700%, 82.400%, 75.900%, 80.240%; 2. Steffen Peters (USA), Rosamunde, 2007 Rhinelander mare by Rock Forever x First Lady, owned by Four Winds Farm: 75.600%, 76.000%, 75.700%, 74.600%, 72.200%, 74.820%; 3. Kasey Perry-Glass (USA), Goerklintgaards Dublet, 2003 Danish Warmblood gelding by Diamond Hit x La Costa x Olympic Ferro, owned by Diane Perry: 76.300%, 71.200%, 72.900%, 71.700%, 73.900%, 73.200%; 4. Tinne Vilhelmson Silfven (SWE), Paridon Magi, 2003 Swedish Warmblood gelding by Don Primero x Napoli x Napoleon 625, owned by Lövsta Stuteri: 72.900%, 74.300%, 72.500%, 72.900%, 73.300%, 73.180%; 5. Dawn White-O’Connor (USA), Legolas 92, 2002 Westfalen gelding by Laomedon x Furstin x Florestan II, owned by Four Winds Farm: 75.300%, 71.400%, 71.200%, 72.100%, 72.800%, 72.560%; 6. Charlotte Jorst (USA), Kastel’s Nintendo, 2003 KWPN stallion by Negro x Rodieni R x Monaco, owned by Kastel Denmark: 70.200%, 72.500%, 72.800%, 71.000%, 70.200%, 71.340%; 7. Shelly Francis (USA), Doktor, 2003 Oldenburg gelding by
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DRIVING REPORT SEVENTH FEI WORLD CUP DRIVING TITLE FOR BOYD EXELL After a breathtaking competition at the renowned Gothenburg Horse Show in Sweden, Boyd Exell (AUS) won the FEI World Cup Driving Final for the seventh time in his career. The silver went well deserved to Jérôme Voutaz (SUI) who was the winner the day before. Koos de Ronde (NED) took home the bronze. Level 4 Course Designer Johan Jacobs (NED) had laid out a technical course with three obstacles and a brand new bridge, which suited most of the drivers. It was Jacobs’ first time as Course Designer at an FEI World Cup Driving Final and his goal was to see controlled speed, which worked out well in the course. After Competition 1 on Saturday, the drivers carried 50% of the time difference in seconds between the winner and themselves forward into the Final. Boyd Exell had to make up 1,74 seconds to Jérôme Voutaz and decided to change his route to avoid making any mistakes like he had done the day before: “Today I was more focussed , I drove better. My horses were just as good as yesterday. It is always difficult to deliver a good round, but today it went really well.” After the first round, Boyd had an advantage of a little over four seconds to Jérôme, so he was the last man in. The Winning Round took place over a shortened course and Boyd drove fast and clear, securing his seventh World Cup title and the second one in Gothenburg. Boyd won his first ever Final in the Scandinavium in 2009. Title defender IJsbrand Chardon (NED) had bad luck in Competition 1 where he knocked three balls down. Chardon had to make up over seven seconds to Voutaz and even though he gave his best and stayed clear, this wasn’t enough for a podium place. DRIVING RESULTS
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RESULTS FEI WORLD CUP DRIVING FINAL 2016/2017 GOTHENBURG (SWE): 1. Boyd Exell (AUS) 287,70; 2. Jérôme Voutaz (SUI) 298,04; 3. Koos de Ronde (NED) 305,71; 4. József Dobrovitz (HUN) 160,13; 5. IJsbrand Chardon (NED) 161,80; 6. Fredrik Persson (SWE) 179,69; 7. Georg von Stein (GER) 210,91
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SHOW SEASON! HOMEWORK BEFORE HEADACHES Ready? Of course! But, are you really ready? There are lot of things that can be done in these last few weeks of ‘old man winter’ to start off your competitive season organized and hassle-free. Not only will you like it, your coaches will like it & all the fabulous volunteers you meet will be happy to deal with you and your forms!
MEMBERSHIPS/INSURANCE/ PASSPORTS Get them early. Late fees/rush orders add up fast! They add stress to all. It makes the first clinic or show that much less expensive! · Look over 2017 schedules and map out your season early! · Horse Trials BC - www.horsetrialsbc.com · Horse Council BC - www.hcbc.ca · EC - EquestrianCanada.com · Insurance (travel/horse/horse trailer) · Headed out of BC? A passport takes time! make sure you have all the info required well in advance. Don’t wait until you and your vet are in a panic. · Take photo copies. Keep a folder along with stabling/entry forms, extra medical arm band, any other forms/waivers — filling out entries will be easy! · Riding someone else’s horse? Have their memberships/signatures on file.
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DO YOU HAVE THE MEANS? We want it all! But — do you have the finances, and the time off work? Is your whole barn family going, or are you solo? Does your biggest show conflict with your coach? Do you have transportation? What are the costs? Staying on site? Can your beloved Fido come? Is your horse in a barn or open paddock? All of these things can help make the show/clinic you choose to attend much easier to narrow down.
VET WORK/FARRIER Your whole season is planned and ready on paper. Are you and your horse ready? Don’t wait until you enter a spring clinic to realize your horse needs his teeth floated, or he still is barefoot or has snow pads on. Don’t waste your time and money realizing the ‘left rein problem’ is a sharp hook in his teeth and not spring disobedience. What about vaccinations? Horses react differently and some take a few days to “feel better” after shots/dewormer. Worse yet you realize you haven’t taken precautions and you are surrounded by strange horses in the spring mud! With the help of your vet/coach, choose the vaccines your horse needs. If crossing the border, you will need health papers/coggins tests. These take time to obtain and only last so long. Optimize their longevity. Don’t forget about yourself. Winter is full of comfort foods and big sweaters! Don’t let spring run you into the ground. Literally! Ease into spring and work your way up to being “the best you can be.” No one needs to be a hero on their first XC school of the year. Leg up properly and slowly.
WHAT DO YOU NEED? By the end of the previous season we are usually all running low and making do. Stall guards, buckets, showsheen and white breeches never last. BEFORE you start packing for your clinic, make sure you have everything you need. Shopping in the “off season” is usually much cheaper. Set yourself and your horse up for success this show season by checking off one task at a time...before the snow even melts away! — Submitted by TJ Drake APRIL 2017
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SANDY DIMOND, ARTIST Mixed Media, Coloured Pencil & Acrylic Paints
“With Evocative Art, I try to connect or reconnect people with positive feelings, by providing the viewers of my work with pathways to places that they are longing to reach, but where they cannot currently go. I do that by communicating using my unique visual language across a variety of media and directing my art toward many diverse individuals.” — Sandy Dimond, 2016 Sandy Dimond was born and raised in a homesteading family in Alberta, Canada. She began teaching music in her teens, and moved on to equestrian coaching and instruction in early adulthood. An intensive two-year course in England prepared her for a career in the world of horses, dressage, jumping and carriages. She successfully pursued this career over thirty years. In 2011, age and declining health forced her to retire from the very active lifestyle demanded by horses, but did nothing to diminish her love of them, nor to quench her thirst for knowledge
and new challenges. Sandy spent the years from 2011 until 2016 intensively honing her artistic skills. When she made the transition from equestrian life into the arts, she began as she had in the horse world. She studied hard, in various groups and private schools, workshops and seminars using multiple media. An intense period of learning came along with studying in the FS/Langley Artists’ Group. In 2016, she launched her art business, Sandy Dimond Evocative Art, marking the formal start of her third career. Her practice includes a commitment to life-long learning, and she continues to seek out new challenges and develop her skills and knowledge base. April Johnson, of April’s Tack Boutique on Vancouver Island, is pleased to feature Sandy’s work and host a meet and greet on April 29th and 30th. Presented by April Johnson of April’s Tack Boutique
Meet Artist Sandy Dimond April 29 & 30
April’s Tack Boutique is thrilled to be hosting a meet and greet with amazing artist Sandy Dimond on Saturday, April 29, 2017 and Sunday, April 30th. Come and meet an incredibly inspirational artist in Vancouver Island’s only tack boutique.
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