Gaitpost Magazine - April 2014

APriL 2014

SuSAN J. STicKle

BEhiNd BArN doorS · VET’S ViEW · TACK ‘N’ TALES

paGe 30

WINNING THERAPIES FOR THE EQUINE ATHLETE Pegasus offers a full array of leadingedge services. This includes stem cell and platelet rich plasma therapy for joint and tendon injuries.

Our innovative medical treatments have been demonstrated to greatly speed recovery from chip and tendon injuries.

e q u i n e r e h a b i l i t at i o n & t r a i n i n g

Rehabilitation Equipment Includes:  NEW Nuclear Scintigraphy  NEW X-Ray Diagnostic Imaging  NEW Shockwave Therapy  NEW ECB Equine Spa  Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy  Equine Swimming Pool  Aqua Tred  Game Ready™  Polytrack® Indoor Arena  Polytrack® Race Track

7620 260th Avenue NE | Redmond, Washington 98053 | (425) 898-1060 Pegasustrainingcenter.com

Sponsor of the

$55,500 Recovery EQ World Cup Qualifier June 1, 2014

s go together

“It is so important to me that my horses are happy and healthy.

I have trusted Purica’s Recovery EQ for many years to keep my horses moving freely!”

– Jonathan Field

Horsemanship, Inspired by Horses™

“Best Overall” “…best performer overall… for the tough case not responding to other products… you get what you pay for.”

Beyond

Pain Relief To find out more about RECOVERY, visit www.RecoveryEQ.com or call toll free 1-877-746-9397

APriL 2014

contents feAtures

in this issue

20 behind barn doors: pegasus equine rehabilitation center

by Jessica Lefroy

30 canadians shine in the south

depArtments 7 tidbits it’s Show Season!

14 Vet’s View The Sustainable Athlete:

11 27 42 43 44 48 54 59 60 61 62

headline news horse council bc news horse trials bc news Jump Alberta news bchJA news sales catalogue equestrian properties the Leaderboard noticeboard Advertisers’ index competition calendar

Are injuries preventable?

17 industry news Next phase Of pan

Am preparations launched At Caledon Equestrian park

18 buyer’s guide Think (And Hope

And pray) Spring! Get ready For The Best riding Season…

19 on coaching Are You ready To

18

Coach?

28 fei news FEi Clarifies procedures in Anti-Doping Cases

36 discipline reports Ben Maher And Urico Win $150,000 CSiO 4* Grand prix

45 tack ‘n’ tales Uvex perfexxion Glamour Helmet

46 stallions 2014

ON THE COVER: Karen Pavicic and Don Daiquiri winning at Grand Prix in Wellington, FL. Susan J. Stickle photo.

“it’s been a fantastic journey,” said Karen Pavicic, speaking about her six-year partnership with Don Daiquiri. “i think that’s the really great thing about this sport. As the partnership grows and develops, your results i think speak for themselves.” See Canadians Shine In The South, page 30

Feed Your Whole Horse Naturally and Effectively!

ALL-IN-ONE NUTRITIONAL CONCENTRATES Formulated To Balance Your Hay’s Nutritional Deficiencies.

PERFORMANCE ONE (Mixed Hay & Alfalfa) Joint & Digestive Care, Balanced Vitamins & Minerals, Increased Suppleness, Increased Stamina.

ALFALFA SUPPORT Joint & Digestive Care, Balanced Vitamin & Minerals, Full Spectrum Vitamins.

SUPPORT ONE Mare Support (Mixed Hay / Grass) Joint & Digestive Care, Balanced Vitamins & Minerals, Perfect for Insulin Resistance, Balanced Mind.

FULL STRIDE (Mixed Hay & Alfalfa) Joint & Digestive Care, Balanced Vitamins & Minerals, Increased Suppleness, Perfect for Insulin Resistance.

• PUREFORM EQUINE HEALTH SUPPLEMENTS ARE GUARANTEED • AVAILABLE AT YOUR LOCAL TACK AND FEED STORE • MADE WITHOUT COMPROMISE

FULL SUPPORT MINI Joint & Digestive Care, Balanced Vitamins & Minerals, Increased Circulation For Miniature Breeds.

For More Information call:

1-877-533-9163

detailed product Formulations and uses visit:

www.pureformequinehealth.com

Ulterra Ranches Ltd.

Volume 14 Issue 4

Quality Ponies & Horses For Sale

CANADA’S GREATEST LITTLE HORSE MAG

Publisher

Post Publishers Ltd. www.postpublishers.com #105, 26730 - 56 Avenue, Langley, BC Canada V4W 3X5 Editor Christine Mazur • christine@gaitpost.com Eleanor Klawer · eleanor@gaitpost.com Sales Andrea Beaulieu · andrea@gaitpost.com Gary Mazur · gary.mazur@gaitpost.com

Young Stock

Photo Ad Sales PhotoAds@gaitpost.com Art Director Linda Horn • production@gaitpost.com Graphic Design Lisa Schmale

Cathy or Lauren, RR #2, Carstairs, AB, T0M 0N0 www.ultrapony.co | Email: ultrapony@hotmail.com

Administration Tanya Lee Accounting Debra Watson • Jenelle Ford

Maple Leaf

Meadows international

Contributing Writers Eleanor Klawer · editorial@gaitpost.com Jessica Lefroy · Dr. Antonio M. Cruz · Maureen Walters Editorial Submissions editorial@gaitpost.com

2014 Horse Show Dates MLM Easter Indoor Dressage Show / March 29

Website Development Gary Mazur • gary.mazur@gaitpost.com

MLM Jump Start Indoor Hunter Show / April 19 MLM Spring Dressage Show & Indoor Open Chute Jumping / May 3

Phone: 604-607-1236 Fax: 604-607-0533 Toll-Free: 1-800-663-4802 www.gaitpost.com • www.equine411.com

MLM Summer Festival I & Tack Swap / May 31 - June 1 MLM Solstice Hunter Jumper Show, 4 Bar Challenge & Indoor Open Chute Jumping / June 21

Printed in Canada · Please Recycle!

Publications Agreement # 40070144

MLM Summer Festival II / July 5-6 MLM Summertime Fun Rookie Show / August 30 MLM Summer Wrap Up Dressage Show / September 6 MLM Derby Day / September 7 MLM Fall Finale Part & Tack Swap / September 21 Prize Lists and Entry Forms Available Online 20821 - 9 Ave SW, Edmonton, AB T6M 2N9

mapleleafmeadows.com | 780.486.2099 info@mapleleafmeadows.com 6

April 2014

Disclaimer: Reproduction, printed or electronic, in whole or part of any material contained in this publication, without prior written permission of The Publisher is strictly prohibited. The information and services listed are intended to facilitate accessibility to the professionals, products and services of the horse industry. The GaitPost has been compiled with the greatest of care, however, the Publisher does not assume responsibility for errors, omissions or subsequent changes. Further, the Publisher does not imply endorsement of opinions, images or services, whether solicited or unsolicited. No responsibility for loss occasioned to any person as a result of any material in this publication can be accepted by the Publisher, editor or contributors. Submissions: All photographs and submissions will be handled carefully. The Publisher assumes no responsibility for unsolicited material. We reserve the right to edit or refuse any material not deemed appropriate. Submission does not guarantee publication.

Canada’s Greatest Little Horse Mag

www.gaitpost.com

by Eleanor Klawer

TIDBITS

It’s Show Season!

As the show season starts to warm up here on the west coast, it is already in full swing in the southern states. California and Florida have seen what Canadians can do, and it is exciting to read about the their adventures (see Canadians Shine in the South, p. 30).

courtenay fraser

burning up the show ring

Leslie & Kobal, under Charlotte’s eye.

Leslie Reid has been burning up the show ring and the clinic circuit in California. Kobal and Leslie received rave reviews from their performances www.gaitpost.com

in the Christine Traurig clinic in February and the Charlotte Dujardin clinic in Los Angeles March 8th and 9th. Charlotte rode one horse on the Saturday, and chose Kobal, and had nothing but good things to say about him and Leslie’s training of him. If Charlotte had a bigger suitcase, she’d be taking him home with her! The second day, Charlotte had Leslie riding lots of leg yields and circles in passage, and piaffe pirouettes, to get the hind leg quicker, much to the delight of the oohing and aahing audience.

Canada’s Greatest Little Horse Mag

Tidbits continued on page 8 April 2014

7

couRTeSy DR. NicK KleiDeR

Tidbits continued from page 7 Vets in the south Another Canadian impressing in the south was Dr. Nick Kleider, who recently presented a technique he developed for ultrasound guided injection of the stifle joint at the AAEP convention on December 9th. The AAEP annual convention was held in Nashville Tennessee and is the largest gathering of equine veterinarians in the world with a total attendance this year of over 6,000 vets, students, technicians and exhibitors.

the show must go on The equestrian world has been following the recovery of Silva Martin. “Yesterday morning, March 5th, my wife was riding in her Dressage facility in Wellington, FL when she had a freak fall from a horse that she was training. The horse tripped and Silva bumped her head on the horse’s neck on the way down. Paramedics were on the scene immediately. Silva was airlifted to the ER at the Delray Medical Center in nearby Delray Beach,” stated Boyd Martin. Silva was wearing a helmet. Boyd had seven horses entered in the Red Hills event, and made the long journey to be with his wife after the accident. When he was reassured she was stable, he returned to the event to have two horses place in the top ten in the CIC 3*, including a win on Trading Places. go go theo Karen Robinson was understandably thrilled by her horse’s performance at Thunderbird March 9th. “This was Theo’s (show name Teodoro) Tidbits continued on page 10

Premium

Equine Feed Step 7 Pro Hoof Supplement & Ration Balancer.

Now Part of the Step Right Feeding Program!

1.800.663.2267 | proformfeed.ca | 8

April 2014

Canada’s Greatest Little Horse Mag

Official Feed Sponsors of the Canadian Para-Equestrian Team www.gaitpost.com

SHEDROW速 RAINSHEETS Starting at $119.99

High Denier Outer Shell

840D Ballistic nylon outer shell with hydrophobic membrane.

Comfort

Anti-rub wither protection

Movement

Protection

Deep gussets offer freedom of movement

Waterproof & breathable with Dupont Teflon coating.

Construction

No back seam. Deluxe nylon anti-sweat lining.

A VAI LAB LE EX CLU SI VELY A T

www. grEEnh Awk.C om | 1.800.268 . 0484

Tidbits continued from page 8 very first Prix St. Georges test. Bridget slightly miscalculated her warm up time and he was a bit over-warmed (ie. tired) but he got his three tempis (yay!) and the test was still good enough for 67% from Virginia Allen, who commented that it was a ‘lovely partnership’. Bridget has been riding and showing Theo full time for almost two years now, which has relieved me of the terrible guilt I was feeling at not giving my horse the time and energy he deserved these past few years. Apparently the competitive fire has died in me.” But definitely not the journalistic and freestyle fires, Karen! The Gaitpost is looking forward to Karen’s coverage of the upcoming World Equestrian Games in Normandy later this year.

Ask the experts Alison Martin reports that Dressage BC has been hard at work looking for ways to connect all regions of the province and develop education programs which anyone can access from their own home. “Ask the Experts is a place

Riders helping Riders enjoy Horses, Sport and Life.

where Dressage BC members can ask questions about anything dressage to BCs Level III and HP coaches. The purpose is to connect the grass roots rider in outlying areas to our highest level coaches in BC for FREE! All Dressage BC members can ask questions to our HP and Level III coaches for FREE! Membership is $10 at www.dressagebc.ca. The coaches who have said they would participate are: Andrea Taylor, Rochelle Kilberg, Sandra Verda-Zanatta, Wendy Christoff, Karen Pavicic, Shelley Lawder, Rebecca Garrard, Joni Lynn Peters, Jodie Kennedy-Baker, Lorraine Chappell and Kelly Hambleton. I will be running the program to get it started.” Also to be operating sometime in 2014 is a “Ride a Test” critique where riders can video a test and submit it for comments from one of our many BC judges. in memoriAm: meLAnie wALters Sadly, on February 13, the horse industry suffered a great loss. Melanie Walters, a successful rider and trainer in both Show Jumping and Thoroughbred racing, was fatally injured in a training

WRAYTON Transport Ltd. Use oUr great

delivery service!

We’re ready to Work for yoU yoU!

Quality Horse Hay aT a

Reasonable Price • By the Bale, the Ton or the Trailer Load #102-20759 40 Ave. 604-532-2060

10

• Serving the Lower Mainland & Vancouver Island

don’t forget to “like” us on facebook

est We rT Hay !

Ou

Toll Free: 1-888-833-RIDE (7433)

www.WraytonTransport.com

www.thedognpony.com

wrayton@telus.net • 118 - 224th st., langley, Bc v2Z 2v6

April 2014

Tel: 604-539-2304 • Cell: 778-899-7707

Canada’s Greatest Little Horse Mag

www.gaitpost.com

oNSiTe DiGiTAl

melanie Walters

accident on her parents’ farm. Melanie will forever be remembered for her incredible smile, bright personality and unwavering passion, for both her horses and her children. A trust fund has been set up for her two children, cheques can be made out to Dennis Ellickson or Laura Balisky and dropped off/mailed to Thunderbird Show Park; 24550 – 72nd Avenue, Langley, BC V1M 3W8.

HEADLINEnews Bit by Bit ThE LEgENdAry BiG Ben hoNourEd WiTh ThE hiCKSTEAd TroPhy March 7, 2014: ian millar’s legendary mount Big Ben was posthumously awarded The hickstead Trophy during the equine canada Awards Gala on February 7 in Winnipeg, mB. To this day, Big Ben remains a household name in canada and around the world, remembered for his incredible heart, boundless bravery, and captivating presence.

A liver chestnut Belgian Warmblood gelding, Big Ben was sired by Etretat. he was bred by Jacubus van hooydonk of Belgium and foaled in 1976. Despite having a dam who was just 15 hh, Big Ben grew to be 17.3 hh, causing many people to believe he was too big to be a suitable Show Jumper. he was brought to the attention of “captain canada” ian millar in 1983 while he was visiting renowned Dutch Show Jumping olympian emile hendrix of the Netherlands. millar has stated he had an indescribably good feeling about the huge gelding the first time they Headline News continued on page 12

The Pacific Spirit Horse Show Enters a New Era! The PNE is excited to announce the introduction of a HCBC Heritage Qualifier Show at the 2014 Fair at the PNE.

Along with the traditional Cattle Penning competition, Draft Team show, Indoor Eventing and Junior Amateur Jumping, competitors can now also get a jump on earning Heritage Qualifier points for 2015!

This is a truly unique horse show experience with over $25,000 in cash and prizes! ENTry DEaDliNE: July 18, 2014 More information and prizebooks available online at or by contacting agriculture@pne.ca

www.gaitpost.com

Canada’s Greatest Little Horse Mag

April 2014

11

Headline News continued from page 11 met. Soon after, the canadian Show Jumpers unlimited inc. syndicate was formed and Big Ben was purchased and imported to canada that same year. millar’s intuition proved to be accurate. he and Big Ben became the first ever horse/rider combination to win two consecutive World cup Final titles in 1988 and 1989. Big Ben was also millar’s mount for three olympic Games in 1984, 1988, and 1992, and took home both individual and Team Gold medals from the 1987 Pan American Games.

Big Ben represented canada on more than 30 Nations’ cup teams and racked up over 40 Grand Prix victories throughout his long career, including the 1987 Du maurier international Grand Prix, which was the richest Grand Prix in the world at that time. Big Ben became the first horse in North America to earn over $1.5 million in prize money.

A true hero, Big Ben overcame more than his fair share of adversity during his career. he faced two lifethreatening colic surgeries and a major tractor-trailer accident, yet persevered to return to international-level competition in top form. equine canada is proud to recognize Big Ben as one of the greatest Show Jumpers who ever lived by adding The hickstead Trophy to his truly incredible collection of achievements.

KArEN PAViCiC NAmEd drESSAgE CANAdA rEd SCArF EquESTriAN AThLETE oF ThE moNTh March 5, 2014: Karen Pavicic of Surrey, Bc, has been named the Dressage canada Red Scarf equestrian Athlete of the month for February.

Pavicic has proudly represented canada at prominent international events for over two decades. The highlight of her career to date is being a member of the silver medal winning team at the 2007 Pan American Games held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil where she rode Lionheart. Pavicic aims to expand her impressive record of success on the world stage and her future goals are to represent canada at the World equestrian Games and the olympic Games.

Pavicic is being recognized for her outstanding Grand Prix results achieved in February at the Adequan Global Dressage Festival (AGDF) in Wellington, Florida.

Together Pavicic and Don Daiquiri have competed in 14 competitions in california and Florida and have finished in the top five in nine of those events.

12

April 2014

“it is an honour to receive the award of Athlete of the month by Dressage canada. i am so proud of Don Daiquiri, i am privileged to have this wonderful horse in my life. A huge thank you to Red Scarf equestrian, Dressage canada (for helping me to get to Florida), my family, co-owner Jayne essig, my sponsors and my many friends and supporters! i am very excited about the future!” iNdiViduAL TiCKETS For ALLTECh FEi WorLd EquESTriAN gAmES 2014 go oN SALE March 4, 2014: No less than 200,000 tickets for the Alltech Fei World equestrian Games 2014 in Normandy went on sale march 4th. The majority of the newly released tickets are for single sessions in one of the Fei olympic disciplines of Jumping, Dressage, and eventing.

Tickets for competitions in the Fei non-olympic disciplines are also up for grabs.

To book some of this summer’s hottest tickets, such as the eventing cross country, the Dressage Grand Prix Freestyle to music and the Driving marathon, visit the Alltech Fei World equestrian Games 2014 in Normandy website or apply though the event’s official Facebook page.

Prices are extremely competitive, starting at c5 for Para-Dressage and c12 for endurance and going up to c90 for the most coveted Jumping tickets.

“The organizing committee keeps us informed on a regular basis regarding the ticket sales and the results so far are great,” Fei Secretary General ingmar De Vos commented. “No less than 210,000 have already been sold to both French horse enthusiasts and overseas visitors, who have bought more than 50% of the available tickets so far. The uK is topping the leaderboard in terms of foreign sales, and is closely followed by the uSA, Germany, Australia, Belgium and the Netherlands. We’re confident that the tickets being released today will be snapped up very quickly and are looking forward to sold-out venues in all the disciplines and to an unforgettable atmosphere at the Alltech Fei World equestrian Games 2014 in Normandy.”

Tickets for the individual Jumping Final – the Final Four with change of horses on Sunday, September 7th – will be going on sale in April. Tickets will be attributed through drawing of lots on the basis of online registration.

Any questions regarding ticket sales for the Alltech Fei World equestrian Games 2014 in Normandy, should be directed to the organizing committee by email at ticket@normandie2014.com.

Canada’s Greatest Little Horse Mag

www.gaitpost.com



“TOTALLY BLOWN AWAY!” Toronto Star

Opens April 30, 2014 under the White Big Top at Calgary Olympic Park NOW PLAYING under the White Big Top at The Village • Vancouver

1.866.999.8111 1.866.999.8111 • •c acavalia.net valia.net

www.gaitpost.com

Canada’s Greatest Little Horse Mag

April 2014

13

VET’SVIEW

by Dr. Antonio M. Cruz, dvm, mvm, msc, drmedvet

courtesy paton & martin

THE SUSTAINABLE ATHLETE: ARE INJURIES PREVENTABLE?

T

raditionally, equine veterinarians have been trained primarily to treat problems that already exist. However, I have always thought of myself as a professional that would like to prevent injuries rather than to treat them. Despite being trained as a surgeon, I only like to do surgery when it is strictly necessary and the benefits outweigh the risks. I prefer to be a “preventionist,” if you like. As a specialist in equine sports medicine, I want to instill in riders the value of proper conditioning and training to produce a

14

April 2014

sustainable, durable athlete and reduce the risk of injury.

In today’s competition environment, horses are subjected to higher stresses and workload than ever before; therefore the margin for error becomes quite small. Riders, trainers, and owners are under high pressure to compete and succeed. Appropriate conditioning, both physical and psychological, becomes critical to success.

We need to understand that athletes (whether equine or human) need an integrative support

Canada’s Greatest Little Horse Mag

www.gaitpost.com

team to maximize the chances of being successful. The higher the expectations, the more critical this becomes.

The question always is: are injuries preventable? There are no substantial studies that look into the issue. However, one can always look at the mechanisms of injury, and with an understanding of the biological operation of an organism, we can conclude that many injuries are indeed preventable. So many of the injuries that I see on a daily basis are the result of fatigue, inappropriate conditioning, or simply ignoring or failing to recognize early signs of trouble (a bit of heat, mild pain, or inflammation). So what can we do about this?

The first step is to choose the appropriate horse for the job: genetics specific for the discipline, clean medical history, and suitable conformation. Foot conformation is especially important. The second step is to condition the horse appropriately, beginning with a foundation where strength, stamina, and speed can be built upon. This is perhaps the most time consuming aspect and where patience really becomes a virtue. As each horse is different, it is imperative that we follow the tempo of the horse and work on the psychological aspects of happiness, confidence, and trust in addition to physical conditioning. I cannot overstress how important it is not to rush through these steps.

In general terms, it may take around 12 weeks to build an appropriate foundation in a performing horse.

During the conditioning period, we need to introduce exercises where the proprioceptive ability of the horse is developed and enforced.

Proprioception is the ability of the body to sense its orientation in space. This becomes exceedingly important in disciplines where speed or large forces are encountered, as inappropriate

“

placement of feet during performance may lead to acute injuries. In addition, flexibility and strength are trained through the use of training aids and ground exercises specifically designed for this purpose. The stronger the horse, the more resistance to fatigue—and the less fatigue, the less prone the horse will be to injuries.

The training and conditioning process ideally needs to be monitored by a qualified veterinarian trained in sports medicine. A veterinarian would coordinate the trainer and rider’s efforts, as well as the others members of the team such as farriers, chiropractors, and massage therapists.

Monitoring should be based if at all possible on objective outcome parameters. There are scientific ways to monitor the response of the body to the effects of exercise. They include heart rate monitors, blood lactate levels, MRI studies (specifically in racehorses), and movement analysis among other things.

Although these are not yet widely used, they should have an important place in the conditioning program of equine athletes.

Once the horse is ready to start more discipline specific training, we must also take into consideration work intensity, travel, and competition schedules. Horses are not machines or tools, so we must consider each horse’s abilities and needs prior to designing an exercise schedule. As training progresses, we must pay close attention to the horse’s condition, level of happiness (a painful horse is an unhappy horse), and movement variations. It is imperative to keep an eye on possible signs that might herald injury, such as crankiness, heat, or swelling.

The rider must know the horse’s legs like the palm of his or her hand. The legs should be evaluated daily before and after work for any changes from baseline. Performance horses should have

The stronger the horse, the more resistance to fatigue—and the less fatigue, the less prone the horse will be to injuries.

Canada’s Greatest Little Horse Mag

“

www.gaitpost.com

Vet’s View continued on page 16 April 2014

15

Vet’s View continued from page 15

“

“

All the drugs in the world cannot be substituted for an appropriate conditioning program.

an appropriate warm-up and cool down followed by icing legs and application of wraps after each workout. An appropriate warm-up is 15-20 minutes of active walking with some trot. Stretching exercises should be performed once the horse is warmed up, so ideally one should dismount, perform some stretches, and remount to continue with work. The benefits of appropriate warm-up are well known and scientifically demonstrated.

Not only does warm-up allow the musculoskeletal tissues to become more pliable and flexible, but it also increases the heart rate to accom-

modate the needs of the impending exercise.

This ensures blood flow to organs, muscles, and extremities are appropriate to cover the requirements of exercise.

Each training session must have specific targets in mind for rider and horse, and both units need to work in unison for a successful session. Once the work has been completed, the horse should be cooled down until heart rate has decreased to below 60 beats per minute. In fit horses, this may occur in 10-15 minutes, possibly sooner depending of the intensity of exercise performed. Following the cool down period, stretches should again be performed and the horse’s legs should be iced and wrapped. There are many benefits of cold therapy post-exercise, and there is ample information to support its use. The best way to cool the legs is with a machine such as GameReady that applies both compression and ice, but cold hosing or ice boots are preferable to doing nothing.

There are many more aspects of the equine athlete’s well-being that go beyond the scope of this article. However, the most important thing to take from this is that the incidence of injuries in sport horses can be reduced with appropriate daily care and dedication. The real success is not how many horses succeed under a specific program, but how many horses remain in the program along the way. All the drugs in the world cannot be substituted for an appropriate conditioning program.

Dr. Antonio Cruz has extensive experience with various horse breeds and disciplines of horse sport including Quarter Horses, Thoroughbreds, Standardbreds, Show Jumpers and Dressage horses. His clinical activities, albeit broad, have always leaned towards lameness and orthopedics and his research at the University of Guelph was focused on lameness and bone adaptation to exercise and arthritis. Dr. Cruz is also fully trained and experienced in all facets of equine surgery including arthroscopy (joint/OCD surgery), laparoscopy, colic, oral/dental, foal surgery, cervical stabilization (wobbler) surgery and all aspects of soft tissue surgery. His wealth of practical and clinical experience will now be available to other vets in BC that are in need of a specialist and also for routine procedures.

16

April 2014

Canada’s Greatest Little Horse Mag

www.gaitpost.com

Business Matters

INDUSTRYnews

Artist’s rendering of the new Pavilion at Caledon Equestrian Park.

Next Phase of Pan Am Preparations Launched at Caledon Equestrian Park

T

he Town of Caledon Parks and Recreation Department, along with its partners, the Toronto 2015 Pan American/Parapan American Games Organizing Committee (TO2015), the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, and Equestrian Management Group, announced that a contractor team has been selected for the next phase of construction at the Caledon Equestrian Park.

Led by Caledon’s own Sierra Excavation, the next phase will see the construction of the Pavilion Building, judges’ tower, and septic system.

The demolition of the existing Pavilion took place on January 27, and the new buildings are scheduled to be in use for the 2014 horse show season.

“This is obviously a hugely important project for the Town of Caledon,” said Mayor Marolyn Morrison. “And to be able to award it to a local team of such outstanding quality is a tremendous benefit for Caledon. I’m so proud that we have local people working to build this legacy project.”

www.gaitpost.com

“We’ve been looking forward to getting going on this next major milestone,” said Craig Collins, CEO of Equestrian Management Group. “The construction of the new grandstand will serve as a distinguishing landmark for this community, and for equestrian sport.”

“When putting together my team, I wanted to ensure that we had a team that understood the agricultural style and nature of this project,” said Dominic Scrivo, President of Sierra Excavation. “And I’m also proud of the fact that local trades are front and center.”

After a public call for proposals, the team of Sierra Excavating Enterprises Inc. of Caledon, and LD Cairns of Alliston/Cookstown, was selected to construct the next phase of the Caledon Equestrian Park project. Sierra is joined by LD Cairns Design/Build Inc., which is a family-run business in the Alliston/Cookstown area. LD Cairns specializes in the construction of agricultural and equine-related buildings. The team is

Canada’s Greatest Little Horse Mag

Industry News continued on page 25 April 2014

17

BUYER’Sguide

Think (and hope and pray) Spring!

Get ready for the best riding season…

ThE NEW BLACK Who wants boring black anymore when there are fabulous colours out there now to beat back the winter doldrums?

SPooKSridiNg.Com

BANiSh ThE BEigE Forget drab beige — with spring comes colour! George morris would hATe these…Pikeur Badira Print Breeches. PiKEur.dE

gET rEAdy For hArd WorK Give your horse the best chance of a healthy digestion with otter co-op’s new pre and probiotic Pegasus. oTTErCooP.Com

hidE hELmET hEAd! With warmer weather comes the dreaded helmet head. here is the time-honoured cure: a cute baseball cap. dAPPErdAPPLES.Com

STANd ouT WiTh… …a cute show shirt that looks as good by itself as it does under a jacket.

Gaitpost invites you to send your product SPooKSridiNg.Com press releases to: editorial@gaitpost.com 18

April 2014

Canada’s Greatest Little Horse Mag

www.gaitpost.com

by Maureen Walters

ONcoAching

couRTeSy m. WAlTeRS

ARE YOU READY TO COACH?

I

hope the short coaching articles in the last couple of issues have you thinking: • Do you have knowledge and experience and dream of teaching riding lessons?

• Are you already teaching or coaching and starting to think about becoming certified?

• Do you regularly attend horseshows and have students who are successful?

If any of the above pertains to you, seek advice on how to achieve your goal and get on track! There are many benefits to becoming a certified coach or instructor. The most common reason cited by many is that a certified coach gets cheaper insurance. Although this is true, the reasons to become certified are many. As the coaching program in Canada grows and develops, it is becoming advantageous to become certified.

Certified coaches are respected because during the evaluation process they must prove their competency. There are prerequisites. There are tasks to complete, lesson plans to write and outcomes to prove competency.

A certified coach has had a criminal record check, has done an online test on “Making Ethical Decisions”, and has done First Aid. They have an Emergency Action Plan in place. They must stay current by www.gaitpost.com

submitting updating hours. They work within Canada’s Long Term Equestrian Development model.

They have proven their commitment to the sport and their students. They are part of a “system”.

At first this sounds like a daunting task. But it need not be. Lifelong education and professional development are important in every chosen career.

How do you get started? First step is to go to either the HCBC or EC websites and read all the helpful material. Look into the Learn to Ride program and prepare for these riding tests. Take lessons! Watch clinics! Enjoy the learning!

Next would be to contact HCBC’s manager of coaching, Wendy, and open a file. Now the very important part…… choose a mentor to help you learn to teach and coach.

It is important that this mentor is familiar with our national coaching program. Look into the many excellent training courses which are offered in our province.

Finally, read, absorb, and be prepared to live our Coaching Code of Ethics.

As a famous person once said, “In sport we do more than develop athletes — we create good citizens.” How true!

Canada’s Greatest Little Horse Mag

April 2014

19

Behind Barn Doors

by Jessica Lefroy

20

April 2014

Pegasus T & Rehab

Canada’s Greatest Little Horse Mag

www.gaitpost.com

All PhoToS couRTeSy PeGASuS TRAiNiNG & RehABiliTATioN ceNTeR

Training bilitation Center

P

egasus Training & Rehabilitation Center in Redmond, WA, is easily regarded as one of the world’s foremost equine facilities. Its founder, Dr. Mark Dedomenico, was first introduced to the Thoroughbred industry by his father, and in 1970 they purchased Woods Creek Training Center, a facility in Monroe, WA, capable of housing 120 horses in training. With decades of experience and success in the industry came a desire to open a facility nearer to the sport horse and racing population, and in 2004 he purchased 100 acres and began construction of Pegasus Training and Rehabilitation Center. It offers to the equestrian community accessibility to the highest veterinary standards and equipment, a staff of experts, and proven training that yields results on the track.

Behind Barn Doors continued on page 23 www.gaitpost.com

Canada’s Greatest Little Horse Mag

April 2014

21

22

April 2014 april

Canada’s Greatest Little Horse Mag

www.gaitpost.com

the state of WashThe barns ington. His mediand 110 stalls are cal background outfitted with was instrumenautomatic fire tal in determinsprinkler systems, ing the therapies hay steamers, auand equipment tomatic fly spray necessary to sucsystems, soft stall cessfully treat carbedding, rubtilage, ligament, ber brick walkand tendon injuways, heated tack ries. He also owns rooms, rounded the world’s largest corners and rehealth club facilcessed plumbing ity, PRO Sports fixtures in walk“The Bottom Line Is Getting Club which boasts ways, 5/8 mile The Horses In Our Care Back To 40,000 memPolytrack, and Doing Whatever They Do Quicker bers in Bellevue, stall doors and And Without Any Foreseeable Washington. The hardware from LuFuture Problems.” meticulous plancas Equine Equipning and research ment. that went into the facility has necessitated little The rehabilitation facilities are second to change from inception to completion, but in renone and a result of extensive research. There is cent years Pegasus has added a full-time equine a Hyperbaric Oxygen Chamber, Equine Swimveterinarian, nuclear scintigraphy equipment, ming Pool, Aqua Treadmill, seven covered Eudigital X-Ray equipment, and salt water equine rowalkers, an indoor arena with Polytrack footspa. ing, Game Ready systems, equine solarium, ECB Dr. Dedomenico is credited with playing a equine spa, Nuclear Scintigraphy, and Whole major role in the development of coronary byBody Vibration therapy. It is the first facility of pass surgery, and he is a staunch advocate for its kind that offers this range of high-end treatlifestyle choices that prevent such measures. ments, making available and accessible in one loHe notes that there is a correlation between his cation the world’s leading rehabilitation modalihuman counterparts and equine changes when ties. “We are very satisfied with the results we are dealing with conditioning and health. “The medgetting from all of our treatment methods,” says ical aspect all translates together,” he explains.

Dr. Dedomenico. “We’ve found that recovery “I am also a researcher looking for ways to help from cartilage tears or tendon injuries requires patients get well faster, but my primary focus is the use of several different applications, and we on preventing the illness or injury from happenare working with medical equipment companies ing.” His philosophies translated into a vision to find the best use for their equipment. The botthat from conception to completion of constructom line is getting the horses in our care back to tion took only three years. With over 40 years in doing whatever they do quicker and without any the racing industry the success of Pegasus is not foreseeable future problems.” limited to the rehabilitation of injured athletes.

Determining the initial list of must-haves for Two of his syndicated fillies, Blind Luck and She’s a facility of this scope was not a daunting task to Dr. Dedomenico, whose training facility boasts what is considered the best 5/8 mile dirt tracks in Behind Barn Doors continued on page 24 www.gaitpost.com

Canada’s Greatest Little Horse Mag

April 2014

23

Behind Barn Doors continued from page 23 A Tiger, have won prestigious Eclipse Awards; Blind Luck was voted Champion 3-year-old filly of 2010, and She’s A Tiger was awarded Champion Juvenile Filly of 2013.

Unique in Dr. Dedomenico’s approach was the equal importance he placed on both training and rehabilitation, and no expense was spared in both avenues of equine conditioning. “I have always been interested in the sport of racing and amazed by the mechanics of the equine athlete,” he explains. “Being a cardiovascular surgeon, I am fascinated with rehabilitation and research.”

With the tools he has made at the disposable of Pegasus veterinarians and trainers, he feels advancements will be made in the rehabilitation of equine athletes. “We work closely with the best equine orthopaedic surgeon in the world, Dr. Wayne McIlwraith of Colorado State University, because of our recovery modalities. We are currently involved in several research projects being conducted at Pegasus, and we feel that the lay-up time for most injuries can be decreased with the

use of hyperbarics and aqua therapy. We have seen impressive results with horses returning to competition at the same level or even a higher level than they did pre-injury. As well, Dr. McIlwraith has found bio-markers in the blood that warn you if your horse is about to suffer an injury.”

Plans for the future include the addition of an operating room, diagnostic treadmill lab and an expansion into podiatry. Dr. Dedomenico, along with Dr. Gordon Cohen, a pediatric cardiovascular and transplant surgeon, have begun to focus research into determining the cause of Exercise Induced Pulmonary Hemorrhage in equines. He is proud of his vision and the facility that it has produced, but receives the most satisfaction from knowing he has served the industry he loves. “We are proud to offer our customers the highest quality equine facility and staff, which has resulted in a long list of stakes winners and a significant number of horses we have been able to return to competition through our training and rehabilitation programs.”

   FLY SHEETS FLY SPRAY FLY VEILS  

                     24

April 2014

Canada’s Greatest Little Horse Mag

www.gaitpost.com

Industry News continued from page 17 backed by local representation from Complete Mechanical (Caledon), Bolton Electric (Caledon), and concrete by James Dick (Caledon).

ShoWShEEN CELEBrATES 40 yEArS The 122-year history behind Absorbine’s dedication to horse care is largely rooted in grooming excellence. ShowSheen Hair Polish & Detangler revolutionized the grooming category when it was introduced, and now it celebrates 40 years of keeping coats healthy and manes and tails tangle-free. This classic grooming aid is considered the number-one selling hair polish in more than 25 countries around the world, and maintains its reputation as a top-quality tack box necessity for horse owners.

The tradition of shiny, ribbon-winning horses that ShowSheen has brought to the show ring since the 1970s is unprecedented, but even more widely recognized is the overall healthy glow that the product creates for all kinds of horses on a daily basis. Using ShowSheen for everyday groom-

ing keeps manes and tails free from knots, tangles, and burrs, repels dirt and dust to make grooming easier, and conditions and strengthens hair for healthy, full manes and tails. Whether in the show ring, on the trail, or out in the pasture, ShowSheen helps horses look and feel their best every day. ‘royAL PLANS’ ANNouNCEd For 2014 JumP CANAdA ChAmPioNShiPS & FiNALS Jump Canada is pleased to announce exciting plans for national series championships and finals in 2014.

After sending out a call to competitions to host the 2014 Jump Canada national championships and finals, the following locations have been finalized: The renowned Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto, ON has been chosen to host the Canadian Show Jumping Championships, the Jump Canada National Talent Squad Championships, and the Jump Canada Medal Final.

The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair has a Industry News continued on page 26

THE SUPERIOR PERFORMANCE HELMET uvex perfexxion active cc PROTECTING PEOPLE

NOW AVAILABLE IN CANADA

3D IAS Fitting System • SEI Certified • Lightweight - only 335g • Removeable, washable & sanitized lining • True through ventilation • World Class German design & technology • Sizes XXS – XL • Available in a variety of colours Distributed in Canada by:

Can-Pro Horse Equipment Ltd. Toll Free: 1.877.223.7670 info@canpro-horseequipment.com canpro-horseequipment.com www.gaitpost.com

Canada’s Greatest Little Horse Mag

April 2014

25

Industry News continued from page 25 long-standing history with Jump Canada championships and finals. In 2014, it will continue to offer top-notch facilities, world-class judges and course designers, and the extra-special atmosphere that has helped to make the horse show a hit for over 90 years.

In the recently released North American Riders Group (NARG) Top 25 of 2013, which ranks horse shows based on criteria like prize money, prize ceremonies, and quality of footing, courses, and stabling, the Royal Agricultural Winter Fairwas awarded fourth overall, making it the topranked indoor show in North America.

Jump Canada is honoured to recognize its longstanding partnership with the Royal Agri-

Canada’s Equestrian University Preparatory High School for Girls

Today I followed my heart... and my head to succeed.

Connect at QMS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR SEPTEMBER 2014

www.qms.bc.ca

Duncan, British Columbia T 250 746-4185 | admissions@qms.bc.ca

26

April 2014

cultural Winter Fair and looks forward to another exciting event in November 2014.

Jump Canada has awarded the 2014 CET Medal Finals, to the Royal West, produced by Rocky Mountain Show Jumping. The Royal West horse show will be held this October at the Agrium Western Event Centre in Calgary, AB. The venue is currently being constructed with a completion date set for June, and will also be the new home of the Calgary Stampede.

This highly-anticipated new competition was conceptualized and brought to fruition by CET veteran and Canadian Olympian, John Anderson, who also operates Calgary’s popular Rocky Mountain Show Jumping venue. Anderson’s plans for the Royal West include a focus on international Show Jumping, complemented by national Hunter and Jumper classes, breedspecific competition, indoor Eventing, and other equine-related entertainment. He also plans to add Western Canadian flair through Barrel Racing, “Mutton Busting,” and much more.

Having the Royal West host the 26th edition of the CET National Medal Finals (which will mark the first time in history the final takes place outside of the Toronto’s Royal Agricultural Winter Fair) is especially meaningful, since Anderson’s mother, Barbara, was the founder of the CET Medal series. During the 25th anniversary of the CET National Medal Finals at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in 2013, Barbara was honoured for her long-standing commitment to the next generation of Canadian riders.

Jump Canada is pleased to recognize this exciting new competition, and eagerly anticipates its inauguration in the fall of 2014.

2013 hCBC AWArdS gALA The Horse Council BC Awards Gala was held on March 8, 2014 to celebrate the athletes, coaches, horses, volunteers and all around amazing people who stood out in 2013.

The HCBC Awards Gala took place during the 2014 BC Equine Education Summit and was enthusiastically supported by the conference attendees. Many of the Awards Gala guests came

Canada’s Greatest Little Horse Mag

www.gaitpost.com

just to celebrate at the Awards Gala and to get a chance to meet and mingle with the nominees, speakers from the Summit earlier in the day, and other guests.

QMFM Radio Announcer, Crystal Darche, was the host for this year’s big Gala and was an absolute star. She was the perfect host for the evening, adding an element of humour and lightness to the whole event. The HCBC Awards Gala would not have been the same without her.

Steve Charles from Totem Photographics was the photographer for the evening and everyone had a great time posing in front of the logo banner and the “paparazzi” to get their photos taken!

The Youth High School Recognition Achievement Award was presented to Emily Lim, Courtney Palleson, Natasha Grapes, Kathleen Penner, Lindsay Stuart, Roechelle Hrehorka, Rebecca Alves, and Natalie Alves. The Alf Fletcher Youth Sportsmanship Award was presented to five dedicated riders for their exemplary show of sportsmanship at competitions throughout the year. These riders were Winter Koyote, Sage Loeppky, Emily Winkel, Mackenzie Nelson, and Hannah Beaulieu. The Best Competition of 2013 went to the Mountain Magic Endurance Ride CEI 1*. This was a full day of competition which included Limited Distance, Open 50 mile and FEI. Competitors came from all over British Columbia, including Vancouver Island. This ride increased the level of competition in B.C. and brought new enthusiasm for international competition to Endurance. The Bob James Volunteer of the Year Award went to Deb Oakman, an extraordinary volunteer with the Back Country Horsemen of BC, North Vancouver Island Chapter. Deb was pivotal in getting Vancouver Island’s first equine campsites built and in having a 40km trail designated to be protected for all recreational users. Coach of the Year was awarded to Brent and Laura Balisky. They are a remarkable team of coaches from the Lower Mainland.

In 2013 not only did they successfully complete their High Performance Coach certification with Equine Canada, 2 of only 3 coaches in Canada www.gaitpost.com

to have achieved this level, they had a fantastic year of showing with their students. Athlete of the Year went to Brian Morton. Brian was named Top Canadian Rider at the Spruce Meadows Masters in 2014 along with successfully competing and winning in Hunter Jumper shows across North America. The Horse Industry Professional of the Year went to Jack Polo, General Manager of the Maple Ridge Equi-Sports Centre. Jack is known and highly respected for his generosity and ‘can-do’ attitude. He is always willing to work with clubs and riders to make their experience at MREC the best it can be. The Horse of the Year Award – Non Competitive went to How ‘Bout Jose, New Stride Thoroughbred Adoption Society’s mascot. Jose was a favourite on the racetrack and is now a favourite at New Stride. He helps new volunteers get accustomed to working with horses and is the face of New Stride’s sponsorship program. The Horse of the Year Award – Competitive went to the BC born and bred Warmblood, Lucky Boy. Lucky Boy is the mount of local rider Kaylie Martinoff and had a very successful competition career in 2013. The newly named Sherman Olson Lifetime Achievement Award honours individuals who have made exceptional contributions to BC’s equestrian community. This year the Sherman Olson Lifetime Achievement Award was awarded to Pam Arthur.

It is hard to find an avid equestrian in BC who does not mention Pam Arthur as one of their key influences and mentors as coach, official or trainer. The extensive list of her past students who have gone on to achieve successful coaching and riding careers is impressive and shows Pam’s positive committed influence.

Canada’s Olympic Eventing Team Member, Hawley Bennett-Awad, had this to say; “Pam was instrumental in the success of taking Hank from a pony club mount to a four star event horse. She is the best, most knowledgeable horse person I have ever been around, and is the best teacher I have ever seen teach.”

Congratulations to all the nominees and winners for the 2013 HCBC Awards! A big thank you to all of the sponsors and attendees.

Canada’s Greatest Little Horse Mag

April 2014

27

iSTocKPhoTo/KuZmA

FEInews

fei cLArifies procedures in Anti-doping cAses

I

n response to recent discussions in the equestrian community about the length of time that FEI anti-doping cases may take to prosecute, the FEI is keen to clarify its procedures.

“It is the FEI’s role to ensure the full integrity of competition and fair play, while at the same time ensuring that the rights of the athlete are fully protected,” FEI Secretary General Ingmar De Vos said.

“As an international governing body, the FEI cannot allow that athletes would ever be condemned or sanctioned without having the proper opportunities to defend themselves. It is of course regrettable, on every level, whenever there is a positive finding, but the FEI has to follow due process in the interest of all parties involved.”

Following the confirmation of a positive sample, it is the FEI’s duty to prove to the Tribunal that there has been a violation of the Equine

28

April 2014

Anti-Doping and Controlled Medication Regulations (EADCMR). A positive finding is simply the start of the process.

In the event of a provisional suspension being imposed following a positive finding, the Person Responsible (PR) can apply at any time for a preliminary hearing to request lifting of the provisional suspension.

The PR has the right to contest the positive finding, including challenging the sample collection and analysis procedures to the Tribunal.

The PR also has the right to provide an explanation for the presence of the prohibited substance in order to reduce or eliminate the applicable sanction.

The finding of a rule violation can only be made once the case has been heard by the Tribunal. It is only when the Tribunal confirms in its Final Decision that there is a rule violation that the automatic disqualification from the compe-

Canada’s Greatest Little Horse Mag

www.gaitpost.com

iN mEmoriAm: gENErAL PiEro d’iNZEo (iTA), 1923-2014 General Piero d’Inzeo, one of Italy’s greatest Olympic Jumping champions, has died at the age of 90 in Rome, just three months after his younger brother Raimondo passed away.

The brothers, who were both military officers, were the first athletes in the world to compete in eight Olympic Games.

Piero D’Inzeo, who would have celebrated his 91st birthday on 4 March, won a total of six Olympic medals. At his first Olympic Games in Stockholm in 1956, he claimed individual bronze and team silver. He then won individual silver and team bronze at Rome in 1960, followed by team bronze in Tokyo in 1964 and Munich in 1972. At each of these Games, Piero and Raimondo shared the glory and special bond of team gold.

Piero d’Inzeo also won medals at four consecutive FEI European Championships. He took the individual title in 1959 at the Parc des Princes in Paris (FRA), individual silver in Aachen (GER) in 1958 and 1961, and shared silver with the legendary Hans Günther Winkler in London (GBR) in 1962, the same year that d’Inzeo won the prestigious Dublin Grand Prix in Ireland.

As well as his incredible medal haul, Piero d’Inzeo had a formidable international track record, winning numerous Grand Prix. He won the Aachen Grand Prix a record four times between 1952 and 1965, and it was not until 2013 that this impressive tally was matched by Great Britain’s London 2012 team gold medallist Nick Skelton. www.gaitpost.com

FeiPhoToS.oRG

tition can be applied. Other sanctions may also be imposed by the Tribunal.

The FEI is a signatory to the WADA Code and has to respect the WADA principles, which include the right to a fair hearing. All parties involved have to be given time to prepare their submissions in order to properly defend themselves.

Signatories to the WADA Code apply the same principles, and sports involving animals have to be consistent with the WADA Code.

Piero d’inzeo (iTA), who with his brother and teammate raimondo were the first athletes in the world to compete in eight olympic games, is pictured on Uruguay at the Stockholm 1956 olympic games where he took individual bronze and team silver.

To this day, Piero d’Inzeo also remains the rider with the most wins at the Rome CSIO in the famous Piazza di Siena (ITA), with a phenomenal total of 64 victories, seven of them in the Grand Prix.

On Piero’s 90th birthday last March, the Italian Defence General Staff awarded a joint medal of honour to the two brothers, Piero and Raimondo. Together they represented a golden age of Jumping and created an incredible equestrian and Olympic legacy for Italy. In recognition of Piero d’Inzeo’s Olympic contribution, his body was laid in state at the Italian National Olympic Committee (CONI) Hall of Honour, prior to his funeral this week.

“Piero d’Inzeo was an officer and a gentleman,” said John Roche, FEI Director Jumping.

“With his brother Raimondo he accomplished great things. The world has lost a great horseman.”

Offering Insurance Products throughout Alberta!

Visit our website, email or call us for a quote

www.shawinsurance.ca

Ph: 780-980-9803 or 1-866-980-9803 Fax: 1-888-838-7536

Canada’s Greatest Little Horse Mag

April 2014

29

SuSAN J. STicKle

Canadians Shine In The South!

TEAm CANAdA 1, ComPriSEd oF BELiNdA TruSSELL, ChriS VoN mArTELS, BriTTANy FrASEr ANd mEgAN LANE TooK ThE TEAm SiLVEr mEdAL iN ThE STiLLPoiNT FArm Cdio NATioNS CuP.

C

anadians have been showing what they’re made of down in the warmer climes of California and Florida. Exceptional results are boding well for the future of Dressage in Canada, and the southern tours aren’t over yet!

CANAdiANS CLEAN uP AT Cdio3* AdEquAN drESSAgE FESTiVAL It turned out to be a landmark week for Canadian Dressage riders at the CDIO3* Adequan Global Dressage Festival (AGDF), held February 19-23 in Wellington, FL. This was the seventh of 12 consecutive weeks of the AGDF series, which draws some of the best Dressage riders and horses from around the world. Week seven was especially prestigious.

Not only was the competition host to the Stillpoint Farm CDIO Nations Cup and the Florida 30

April 2014

International Youth Dressage Championships, it was also the only CDIO-level competition held in the Western Hemisphere.

CANAdA 1 TAKES TEAm SiLVEr mEdAL Canada Team 1 put in impressive performances during the Nations Cup competition, taking the Team Silver Medal with a total score of 414.448%. The team was made up of Megan Lane of Loretto, ON, Brittany Fraser of New Glasgow, NS, Belinda Trussell of Stouffville, ON, and Chris Von Martels of Ridgetown, ON. The Nations Cup competition was based on the Pan American Games format, meaning that both small tour (Prix St. Georges and Intermediate I) and big tour (Grand Prix and Grand Prix Special) scores contributed to the overall team result.

Canada’s Greatest Little Horse Mag

www.gaitpost.com

CANAdiANS domiNATE Cdi3* ComPETiTioN In addition to the Nations Cup competition, AGDF week seven also hosted CDI3* competition.

Canadians dominated the Grand Prix division, with Karen Pavicic of Vancouver, BC leading the results after back-to-back wins aboard Don Daiquiri, a 12-year-old Oldenburg gelding she co-owns with Jayne Essig.

Pavicic’s success began on February 21 when she topped the leaderboard in the FEI Grand Prix with a score of 69.440%.

“I was really happy with my horse today,” said Pavicic of her win. “He was a little bit tired when I brought him out, but overall, super rideable and relaxed. My goal was to be mistake-free, and I accomplished that for the most part. I’m really happy about that.”

She followed up the next day with an even score of 70% to win the FEI Grand Prix Special.

“It’s been a fantastic journey,” added Pavicic, speaking about her six-year partnership with Don Daiquiri. “I think that’s the really great thing about this sport. As the partnership grows and develops, your results I think speak for themselves.”

However, Pavicic wasn’t the only Canadian racking up results. Canadian riders held four of the top five spots in the FEI Grand Prix.

Dvorak finished second, scoring 68.620% aboard Viva’s Salieri W, owned by Christine and Augustin Walch. This result was extra sweet for Dvorak, since the 13-year-old Hanoverian stallion is still fairly inexperienced at the Grand Prix level after having to pause his career due to an injury.

In the FEI Grand Prix Special, Canadian Dressage riders repeated their feat of commanding the top of the leaderboard.

In addition to Pavicic’s win, Jill Irving and Degas 12 placed third with a score of 68.667%. They were followed by Dvorak and Viva’s Salieri W in

SUSAN J. STiCKle

Canada Team 1 was in fourth place after day one with a total score of 204.339. However, they quickly shot up to their final second place finish after putting in solid performances on day two.

KArEN PAViCiC oF VANCouVEr, BC domiNATEd ThE Cdi3* grANd PriX diViSioN, EArNiNg douBLE WiNS ABoArd dOn daiQUiri.

fourth with 67.992%, and Diane Creech of Caistor Centre, ON in fifth with a score of 67.118% aboard Louise and Doug Leatherdale’s 14-yearold Hanoverian gelding, Devon L. Brooks and D’Niro closed out the CDI3* portion of the competition on February 23rd with a second place finish in the FEI Grand Prix Freestyle, where she tried out a new freestyle routine and scored 71.275%.

CANAdiAN drESSAgE AThLETES dEBuT AT ThE Cdi-W iN CALiForNiA Some of Canada’s brightest up and coming Dressage athletes proved they’ve got what it takes as many competed for the first time in the CDI ring this past weekend at the CDI-W world cup qualifier that was held at the Los Angeles Equestrian Center in Burbank, California.

In a field of nineteen horse and rider combinations entered in the Prix St. Georges, Leslie Reid of Langley, BC, and Fine and Smart, a 10-year-old Westfalian gelding owned by Juliet Sears Le Dorze, finished in 8th place. Wendy Christoff of Delta, BC, atop Di Scansano, her own 13-year-old Hanoverian gelding, placed 12th.

In the Intermediate 1, Reid riding Fine and Smart took fifth place with a score of 67.281%, followed by Christoff in 14th and Mahin in 15th.

Monica Houweling of Delta, BC, took first place with a final score of 66.032% in the Under 25 Intermediate B test aboard Rifradin, a 16-yearCanadians Shine continued on page 32

www.gaitpost.com

Canada’s Greatest Little Horse Mag

April 2014

31

Terri Miller

Leslie Reid aboard Fine and Smart at the CDI-W world cup qualifier held at the Los Angeles Equestrian Center in Burbank, CA.

old Dutch Warmblood mare owned by Linda Houweling.

Courtenay Fraser of Surrey, BC, and Birkegardens Lukas, Fraser’s 14-year-old Danish Warmblood gelding, placed 7th in the Grand Prix Special, while fellow Canadian Lindsey Stroh of Beaumont, AB, and Lancelot, a 14-year-old Danish Warmblood gelding owned by Vickie Argals, finished 9th.

Olympian Jacqueline Brooks Shines in the CDIW Palm Beach Derby 2012 Canadian Olympian Jacqueline Brooks landed in the top ten twice at the Palm Beach Dressage Derby CDI-W featured during week eight of the 2014 Adequan Global Dressage Festival held February 28-Mar 2 at The Stadium at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center in Wellington, FL. Brooks of Cedar Valley, ON, and her Olympic partner D’Niro, Brookhaven Dressage Inc’s 14-year-old Swedish Warmblood gelding sired

by D-Day, kicked things off for Canada earning ninth place in Friday’s FEI Grand Prix with their score of 67.70%.

32

April 2014

Hot off the heels of their successes Friday, Brooks and D’Niro took home their second top-ten finish Saturday competing under the lights in the FEI Grand Prix Freestyle earning a final score of 71.950% giving them fourth place.

Creech and Devon L finished sixth with a final score of 70.950%.

Canadian riders also displayed their talent in the FEI Prix St. Georges with three athletes taking top ten positions. Canadian veteran Christilot Boylen and Drentano, her own 11-year-old Hanoverian gelding sired by D’Niro, took home second place with a final score of 69.386%. Denielle Gallagher-Legriffon of Suffern, NY onboard Argo-Conti Tyme, a 12-year-old Oldenburg stallion sired by Argentinus and owned by Evi Strasser, scored 68.246% for a fourth place finish.

In the Intermediate 1, Canadian riders continued to impress, taking four of the top-ten spots. Boylen and Drentano took home fourth place with a score of 69.956% edging out Denielle Gallagher-Legriffon and Argo-Conti Tyme, who finished in fifth with a score of 68.904%. Strasser continued her string of successes aboard Rigaudon Tyme and Super Tyme. Strasser and Rigaudon Tyme took sixth with a score of 67.939%, and finished in tenth place aboard Super Tyme.

The weekend’s competition wrapped up Sunday with the FEI Grand Prix Special and the FEI Intermediate Freestyle. Dvorak and Viva’s Salieri W started the morning off strong earning a fifth place finish with a score of 66.941% in the Grand Prix Special. Strasser finished her week long competition with a bang winning first place in the FEI Intermediate Freestyle with a final score of 72.208%.

Notes From Afar – Karen Pavicic fills us in on life in Florida…

GP: Where are you staying in Florida?

KP: The horses are staying at Brilliance Stables in Loxahatchee, ten minutes to the Global Dressage Festival. The stables belong to Denielle Gallagher, another Canadian CDI competitor, and her husband Bertrand LeGriffon. We are living in a condo in Royal Palm Beach about ten

Canada’s Greatest Little Horse Mag

Canadians Shine continued on page 34 www.gaitpost.com

FRIDAY & SATURDAY 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM

EQUINE EXPERIENCE 8:15 PM

SUNDAY 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

COWBOY CHURCH 9:15 AM

APRIL 25-27, 2014 WESTERNER PARK, RED DEER, AB

Janet Foy Robert Gage Jennifer Bauer Dressage

Jumping

Peggy Brown

Les Vogt

Driving

Reining/Working Cow

Gaited

Lyn Ringrose-Moe Steve Rother Dana Hokana Storme Camarillo-Dahl Cowboy Dressage

Horsemanship

Horsemanship

Barrel Racing

Trainer’s Challenge Kent Williamson Alberta

www.maneeventexpo.com

Russ Krachun Ontario

(250) 578-7518

Tom Durocher

Alberta

info@maneeventexpo.com

SUSAN J. STiCKle

Continued from page 32

KArEN PAViCiC & dOn daiQUiri

minutes from the horses.

GP: How close are you to the competitions?

KP: All of the CDI’s are held at the one venue called Global. The same owner, Mark Belissimo, owns where all the international jumping shows are held, called the WEF. GP: Who has helped you get to Florida, and train there?

KP: I have had the opportunity to train with Lars Peterson and Juan Matute Sr., as well as the Dressage Canada “Team of Experts” including Dr. Volker Moritz. They have all been highly supportive, positive, and encouraging, and I have learned some-

Specializing in corrective saddle fitting.

Only SMS Qualified Saddle Fitter in BC.

Custom Saddlery Brand Starting at $2595 US www.thesaddledoctor.ca | lesley@thesaddledoctor.ca | 778.240.9072 34

April 2014

Canada’s Greatest Little Horse Mag

www.gaitpost.com

thing from each of them. Dressage Canada was instrumental in providing me with a travel grant to assist me getting to Florida. I would otherwise not be here and I am very grateful for the opportunity. I am also extremely fortunate to have a highly supportive family (huge shout out to my hubby David especially!), friends, clients, supporters, and sponsors. Thank you everyone!

GP: Have you had to change how you manage your horses in the hotter, damp climate?

KP: The weather has been challenging, can be very hot and humid (apparently it’s been unusually warm this season) but can also get quite cold at times, too. The first CDI in January I had my down coat on, 2 weeks later at the next one it was 29 degrees at midnight still! Difficult to manage for sure! Good quality hay is challenging to get and it is also very expensive!

GP: What’s next? When do you come home?

KP: I have 2 more CDI’s here, mid March and end of March. I am hoping to qualify for WEG, however one score is required between May 1st and June 30th. This is extremely difficult to obtain on the west coast. Good question re: Home!

Really it all depends on how the next two competitions go. If things continue to go well then I will either stay east to obtain my scores or travel to Europe. I hope to be home in early April (myself, not the horses, if my scores look good) for a couple of weeks.

GP: How are you managing the logistics of a long distance family?

KP: I met up with my husband in Toronto last weekend (he was there for business), and he and the kids will be coming for part of Spring Break later this month. It’s the hardest on me, I believe, as they still have their regular activities and routines, family, friends and school. I’m afraid that I do get terribly homesick, however having Ashley Moore and Kat Southam as well as some good friends visiting from home is very helpful!

GP: What is the atmosphere in Wellington?

KP: The atmosphere is amazing! Never have I experienced anything quite like it before... everything is horsey and it is a very small community. Everywhere you go you will see somewww.gaitpost.com

one that you know that’s in the horse industry.

There are many, many social events with invitations to events, and/or parties almost every day of the week (sometimes multiple invitations on the same night!). There is always something to do, day and night. Because it is so concentrated, there are many more opportunities here. The Adequan Global Dressage Festival Series has done a fantastic job promoting Dressage shows here and they have worked hard to gain more sponsorship, therefore offering quite a lot of prize money.

As a result, they have had some if the largest CDI’s to date! I believe that next year it will attract even more horses and riders. It is a fantastic Canadians Shine continued on page 61

EQUINE LEG & MUSCLE RUB “Dynamint helps to keep rodeo horses in top shape. It’s cool, soothing effect gives me instant relief & fast healing for my own pain problems as well.”

Ronnie Jansen 2002 BCRA Rookie of the Year

• natural • non toxic • healing • soothing • effective • non-greasy • absorbs quickly

• non-testable • non-burning • non-blistering • pleasant minty odour • won’t irritate open wounds • reduces swelling

NEW

PROVITA EQUIBAND-AID An antibacterial spray wound covering for horses.

Contains Tea-tree oil Tea-tree oil is a natural antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral essential oil which, when contained in Equiband-Aid, forms a flexible, breathable film which seals out water, dirt and bacteria, lasting up to 2 days. This spray plaster covers the affected area like a second skin and allows natural healing.

National Distributor: Canadian Centurion 1.800.361.3860 Local: Janian Imports 604.462.9238 Manufactured by: Integrated Bio Systems Inc. ph: 1.877.501.5003 • fax: 604.852.9016 e-mail: intbiosys@shaw.ca 34282 Manufacturers Way, Abbotsford, BC V2S 7M1

Check out our Web site: www.integratedbiosys.com

Canada’s Greatest Little Horse Mag

April 2014

35

sportfot

DISCIPLINEREPORTS

What’s Happening in all the Disciplines

Ben Maher and Urico win the $150,000 CSIO 4* Grand Prix presented by Wellington Equestrian Realty at the FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival.

Ben Maher and Urico Win $150,000 CSIO 4* Grand Prix

W

eek eight of the 2014 FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival (FTI WEF), sponsored by G&C Farm, concluded with another big win for Great Britain’s Ben Maher in the $150,000 CSIO 4* Grand Prix, presented

by Wellington Equestrian Realty. Maher guided Jane Clark’s Urico to victory over USA’s Laura Kraut and Nouvelle in second and Ireland’s Cian O’Connor aboard Quidam’s Cherie in third. Also

36

April 2014

showing at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC), McLain Ward (USA) and HH Carlos Z won for the second day in a row with a top finish in the $25,000 Suncast 1.50m Championship Jumper Classic.

Steve Stephens concluded a fantastic week of world-class competition with a challenging course for Sunday’s $150,000 CSIO 4* Grand Prix. There were riders from 18 different coun-

Canada’s Greatest Little Horse Mag

www.gaitpost.com

PhiLiPPAErTS’ LAST-ChANCE WiN AT goThENBurg iN ThE LoNgiNES FiNAL March 2, 2014: Belgium’s Nicola Philippaerts produced a career-defining win at the last qualifying round of the Longines FEI World Cup Jumping 2013/2014 Western European League in Gothenburg, Sweden. Lying well outside the top-18 qualification zone as the class began, his result sent him rocketing all the way up the leaderboard from 31st to 14th place and into a place at the Final in Lyon, France in seven weeks’ time.

Fei/RolAND ThuNholm

tries in the Grand Prix, and 36 of 50 riders were from outside of the United States.

The course yielded 12 clear rounds out 50 entries for an exciting jump-off of top international riders from eight different countries. In the end, it was once again Ben Maher who led the victory gallop after completing the fastest clear jump-off round in 40.85 seconds aboard Urico.

The pair finished over three seconds faster than second place finishers Laura Kraut and Nouvelle with a time of 44.09 seconds.

Nicola Philippaerts receives the Longines watch prize from Kalle Sternberg, Brand manager for Longines.

“I’ve almost no words for this, it’s unbelievable!” said the 20-year-old rider who was filled with excitement after an extraordinary performance that saw him pip three-time FEI World Cup Jumping champion Marcus Ehning from Germany by two-hundredths of a second while The Netherlands’ Maikel van der Vleuten slotted into third. Son of Belgian jumping star Ludo Philippaerts, and twin-brother of Olivier Philippaerts who also competes successfully at international level, Nicola was one of ten who made the cut into today’s jump-off against the clock.

Discipline Reports continued on page 38 SOCIETY OF MASTER SADDLERS UK QUALIFIED SADDLE FITTER BECKY SNOW

We have the Largest Selection of New Saddles in Western Canada!

Featuring

Come see us at the Mane Event in Red Deer for BLOWOUT SALES!

Celestial Proteus Jump Saddle

Rigel Dressage Saddle

Designed on the simatree with changeable gullet plate system

Okotoks, Alberta (T) 403-995-0083 | www.heartlandsaddlery.com www.gaitpost.com

Canada’s Greatest Little Horse Mag

April 2014

37

Discipline Reports continued from page 37 And, with the 11-year-old mare Donatella-N, he scorched home with what proved to be an unbeatable round when third-last to go.

There were a few first-round surprises, but none bigger than that which saw Ludger Beerbaum lose his chance of clinching a place at the Final when pulling up Chiara after losing his right stirrup on the turn to the triple combination. He was five places off a qualifying spot going into the competition and seemed more than likely to collect enough points to make the cut.

The Final won’t seem quite the same without the man who lies third on the current Longines World Rankings and who was the first German to clinch the FEI World Cup Jumping title when winning through with the great mare, Ratina Z, at Gothenburg in 1993.

Ludo Philippaerts could be seen jumping up and down with excitement and pride at his son’s victory in such prestigious company. “Yes my father was pretty pleased all right, he was jumping nearly higher than me!” Philippaerts said afterwards.

We Ship Anywhere In Canada!

25th anniversary

sale

april 12th - 25% off everything* Give-a-Ways, product samples, free horse treats and more. *excludes consignment and special orders

Abby saddle shop is for sale!

An Established Successful Turn-key Tack Shop.

Contact Chrissy for details. www.abbysaddleshop.com 2594 Ware Street Abbotsford, BC 38

April 2014

604-859-9997 Mon-Sat 10-5:30

Success is no stranger to this young man who was a member of the European gold medal winning team at the Youth Olympic Games in Singapore in 2010 before going on to become European Young Rider Champion at Comporta in Portugal the following year.

CANAdA domiNATES FLoridA’S FuruSiyyA FEi NATioNS’ CuP March 1, 2014: The Canadian Show Jumping team comprised of Yann Candele, Tiffany Foster, Eric Lamaze and Ian Millar dominated a starting field of 12 countries to win the $75,000 Furusiyya Nations’ Cup, presented by G &C Farm, held Friday night, February 28, at the 2014 FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington, FL. Canada finished the two-round competition with a total of eight faults, followed by Great Britain in second with nine faults and the United States in third with 12 faults. The win marked the sixth victory for Canada since the inception of the Nations’ Cup in Wellington in 2002.

Canada led the way at the half-way mark, having posted a perfect score of zero faults thanks to clear rounds from reigning four-time Canadian Champion Candele riding Showgirl, ten-time Olympian Millar riding Dixson, and 2008 Olympic Champion Lamaze aboard Powerplay.

The top eight countries returned for a second round of competition over the track set by 2008 Olympic co-course designer Steve Stephens.

Canada pulled away from the pack when lead-off rider Candele posted a second clear round with

Elevate Equestrian Company Custom Boot Dealer • Equestrian Supplies

Kimberly Wilkie • 604.999.3921

Boots in Stock or Custom Fit New & Used Consignment Every Discipline/Every Level Konig, Petrie, E.Vogel, Dehner, Tuscany, Back on Track & More. elevateequestrian@hotmail.com Shipping Available

Canada’s Greatest Little Horse Mag

www.gaitpost.com

cealy tetley

Showgirl, a 14-year-old Selle Français mare owned

by Watermark Group. Purchased last fall by a group of owners committed to the success of the Canadian Show Jumping team, the pair is quickly proving itself to be deserving of their support.

“We were in Barcelona at the (Furusiyya Nations’ Cup) Final last year and Eric was thinking already about the World Equestrian Games coming up and he looked at Showgirl and approached the owner about acquiring the mare for me,” explained Candele, 42, of Caledon, ON. “Eric is not selfish and he is all about the team. He put a group together of Canadian and American owners to be able to have that mare compete for Canada now under me.”

Candele continued, “All the success of today is about Eric and his team spirit, and Ian and Tiffany were as solid as can be. That is the end results that we have today, and we are going to try to keep going for bigger events.”

Tiffany Foster, 29, of Vancouver, BC, returned to the International Arena for the second round with Victor, a 12-year-old Dutch Warm-

Yann Candele and Showgirl.

blood gelding owned by Torrey Pines Stable and Artisan Farms LLC. A rail down at the first element of the double combination at fence nine left the pair with four faults, the same score they Discipline Reports continued on page 40

Veterinary Compounding Pharmacy

First Aid

Henry Cheng

38 yrs in Integrative Medicine

Dewormers

Remedies

for joint, stamina, weight gain, injuries, nerves, allergies, cough, immunities, infections, coat, hoof.

Mail Knowledgeable Pharmacists and Certified Natural Orders Products Advisors on Staff Welcome 5778 176A St., Cloverdale · (604) 576-2888 Check out our Non-Test Performance Enhancers at www.cloverdalewellness.com

The Natural Medicine Specialist

POLYMER COATED SOLID WOOD FENCING

www.woodguard.ca

● 20 YEAR WARRANTY ● LOW MAINTENANCE ● CERTIFIED FOR ORGANIC USE ● AVAILABLE IN SEVERAL COLORS

NEVER PAINT AGAIN!!

UPCOMING EVENTS Please Visit our website for upcoming events We look forward to seeing you there !

www.gaitpost.com

BECOME A STOCKING DEALER

Looking for Stocking Dealers across Canada (Please contact us for more information)

PH: 604-858-3375 Canada’s Greatest Little Horse Mag

●

Email : info@woodguard.ca April 2014

39

Discipline Reports continued from page 39 had delivered in the opening round of competition.

“I’m really excited about my performance tonight, as usual!” exclaimed the effervescent Foster. “I thought my horse jumped really well.

In the first round he was a bit unsettled, and got a little bit rushed in a couple of places, but came back really well in the second round, and I was very happy with him.”

Millar, 67, of Perth, ON, added only four

faults to the bottom line for Canada when the plank at fence 7b fell. He was aboard Dixson, an 11-year-old Belgian Warmblood gelding owned

by Susan and Ariel Grange that he has been riding for approximately one year.

“Dixson is coming along extremely well,” noted Millar, who has his sights firmly set on the next cycle of World Equestrian Games, Pan American Games, and Olympic Games. “I’m very pleased with him tonight; his progress is great and we just need to get better and better. He’s the right age, and he has his whole future in front of him. I’m very proud to have him.”

Having produced a fault-free effort in the first round riding Powerplay, a 10-year-old Holsteiner gelding owned by Artisan Farms LLC, such was Canada’s strength that Lamaze did not have to return for the second round. A score of eight faults had already won the title for Canada, and Lamaze could not have been prouder of his teammates.

Canadian Show Jumping team chef d’equipe Mark Laskin was equally as pleased with his 403-948-8715

2014 Featherlite

#1

Featherlite Dealer for North America

Thor Motor Coaches starting at

$149,000

45 in Stock

(Gas and Diesel)

Over 50 Living Quarters to choose from!

1-866-346-3148 www.allandale.com 40

April 2014

1-877-821-9745

English & Western Tack-Light Driving Harness • Horse Care Items & Giftware • Miniature Horse Specialists • Miniature Donkey items too!

• Knowledgeable, Friendly Staff We specialize in Beginners of all ages!

• We also carry tack & equipment for Ponies • Gently used tack & riding clothes on consignment Gina Campbell • info@ride-n-drive.com 7.5 km east of Airdrie, AB on Hwy 567

WWW.RIDE-N-DRIVE.COM Canada’s Greatest Little Horse Mag

www.gaitpost.com

phelpsmedia.com

team’s performance, saying, “We have a great group. Somehow, they always seem to get the job done. I also want to welcome Yann Candele back to our team. We are very happy to have him, especially tonight. We have four fantastic riders with four fantastic horses.”

The $75,000 Furusiyya Nations’ Cup, presented by G & C Farm, in Wellington, FL, is one of three Nations’ Cup events held in North America.

Spruce Meadows in Calgary, AB, hosts the other two, one in June and the other during its marquee “Masters” tournament in September.

Adrienne Lyle and Wizard.

dressage report Adrienne Lyle and Wizard Earn First World Cup Qualifying Score with Freestyle Win March 6, 2014: Adrienne Lyle and Wizard brought enthusiastic energy to their Grand Prix Freestyle Saturday night to claim the Palm Beach Dressage Derby trophy. It was the 31st anniversary of the Derby and the first time it was held at the Stadium at PBIEC as part of the Adequan Global Dressage Festival (AGDF).

Not only did they win the trophy with a 76.525 percent, their second highest score to date, but they also earned a qualifying score for the 2014 Reem Acra FEI World Cup Final. Lyle must earn one more qualifying score to be in the running to represent North America in Lyon, France, next month. The North American representation for the 2013 Reem Acra World Cup Dressage Final in Gothenburg, Sweden, included two Canadian riders, Jacqueline Brooks and Jamie Irwin, with no athletes from the USA.

“It would be wonderful to get the chance to go to the World Cup, but it is something I will have to thoroughly discuss with my coach, Debbie McDonald,” Lyle said, adding that if she earns the two qualifying scores then a decision will be made about competing in Lyon. “Everyone involved with Wizard’s care must make sure the timing and logistics are all doable while keeping Wizard’s best interests at the forefront.”

Lyle said in the short time until the next competition, she will give Wizard a little down time to relax and then practice her freestyle a bit more.

She said she had a chance to ride through her new choreography only once before performing it at the CDIO3* Nations Cup where she and Wizard Discipline Reports continued on page 44

HAZELMERE EQUESTRIAN CENTER Openings for full board Quality care provided New top-of-the-line dust-free indoor footing

Rochelle Kilberg

High Performance 1 Certified Coach · Coaching all levels · Lessons, training, clinics

New outdoor Dressage arena footing 604-202-4869 | 215 - 184 Street, Surrey, BC www.HazelmereEquestrianCenter.com www.gaitpost.com

Canada’s Greatest Little Horse Mag

April 2014

41

PRESIDENT’S REPORT

S

o it’s beginning to feel a bit like spring in places! While we dodge the last snowflakes of winter, it’s time to start planning for the upcoming riding season.

It should be a great year for the Eventers out there as we have a great competition schedule this year. For those of you who are thinking about trying our sport – we have some great opportunities for you as well, starting with our spring series clinics April 5 & 6th in Chilliwack at the Island 22 event site, and April 19-20th at the Johvale event site in Pritchard. Our Adult Rider Program continues to grow and planning is currently underway for the Adult Rider Camp at the Dot Ranch in Merritt on July 7-9th, 2014. Check out the Horse Trials BC website at www. horsetrialsbc.com.

This year we have made a change to the Horse Trials BC temporary memberships, so if you are thinking of joining us at a clinic or an event, please ensure that you make yourself aware of the new limitations of the temporary memberships. This year, we are limiting the usage of temporary memberships to one per person, which can be used at either a clinic of your choice, or at an event, at the starter and preentry level only. For more information, please see our website. The temporary memberships are still only $25, and are available through the Horse Council BC website. If you are renewing your Horse Council BC membership, please remember

that you can renew your Horse Trials BC membership at the same time!

Hope to see everyone out in May for our first Events of the year. We are very happy to have Mustang Powder Horse Trials in Chase offering an FEI competition in May this year. Come out and join us for some great competitions! For those of you who are planning on riding at the Preliminary level, please note that Horse Trials BC is working with the organizers who offer this level of competition to ensure that all scheduled Preliminary competitions avoid cancellation due to low numbers – so if you are planning on using a scheduled BC Preliminary competition as a qualifier – plan away!

Ride safe and see you at the Events!

— Julie Johannson, President, Horse Trials BC

HORSE TRIALS BC CLINIC SERIES Island 22 Clinic, Chilliwack – April 5-6 Clinicians – Samantha St. Jacques and Maeve Drew Johvale Clinic, Pritchard – April 18-20 Clinicians – Jil Walton, Chelan Kozak, Maeve Drew and Sabrina Glaser Also – many add-ons and extra activities Avalon Clinic, Duncan – August 9-10 Clinicians – Lynne Larsen, Maeve Drew and Jane Stone “Intro to Eventing” clinics will be held at all venues.

Please see website for more details: horsetrialsbc.com

42

April 2014

www.gaitpost.com

Newsletter | April 2014 Welcome to Jump Alberta! Jump Alberta is the provincial affiliate for hunters and jumpers as recognized by Jump Canada and Equine Canada. Our website (www.jumpalberta.com) provides complete information on the programs and educational materials we offer our members.

JUmp alBerta online memBersHip registration is open You can register at https://ja.equestrianmemberships.com.

The membership fee is currently $25.00 and will increase on May 1, 2014 to $35.00. Jump Alberta will not be issuing stickers for renewal as the cost of postage and man hours to the membership was just too high. The membership web site has a search bar and you can type in your last name and check your status.

JUmp alBerta rider BUrsarY classes For 2014 HaVe Been selected At every Jump Alberta sanctioned Horse Show, there will be a rider bursary awarded to the top ribbon placing Jump Alberta member in selected “feature” hunter/jumper classes. For the 2014 season each sanctioned horse show will receive two hundred and fifty dollars ($250) for a Hunter Bursary and two hundred and fifty dollars ($250) for a Jumper Bursary. An individual may win a maximum of one Jump Canada Levy Rider Bursary per season.

Professionals riding outside of their respective and proper competitive division are not eligible.

Willow Grove Season Opener (Jumper); April 20; Jr/Am 0.75m Jumper Willow Grove Season Opener (Hunter); April 19; Pre-Child Adult Hunter 2’6” Amberlea; April 25-27; Mod Child/Ad 2’9 Hunter & Jr/Am 0.90m Jumper

RMSJ Bow Valley; May 7-11; Children’s Hunter & Open 1.20m Jumper RMSJ Bow Valley Classic II; May 14-18; Jr/Am 3’3” Hunter & Jr/Am 1.0m Jumper Caledonia Classic; May 16-19; Pre Child/Adult 2’6 Hunter Edmonton Classic Horse Show; May 22-25; Baby Green Hunter & Jr/Am 1.15m Jumper RMSJ June Classic I; June 12-15; Sh. St. Pony Hunter & Jr/ Am 1.10m Jumper RMSJ June Classic II; June 18-22; Pre-Green Hunter & Jr/Am 1.20m Jumper RMSJ Mid-Summer I; July 3-6; Mod. Jr/Am 3’3” Hunter & Jr/ Am 0.85m Jumper RMSJ Mid-Summer II; July 9-13; X-Rail Hunter & 0.85m Jumper.

River Valley Horse Show; July 17-20; Pony Hunter & Jr/Am 1.10m Jumper RMSJ Rocky Mountain Classic I; August 6-10; Junior 3’6” Hunter & Open 1.30m Jumper RMSJ Rocky Mountain Classic II; August 13-17; Short/Long Stirrup 2’3 & 1.15m Jumper RMSJ Rocky Mountain Classic III; August 20-24; Combined Hunter & Open 1.00m Jumper Amberlea Meadows Jump for Hope; July 31-Aug 3; Adult Hunter 3’0 Hunter & Pony Jumper Amberlea Meadows Harvest Horse Show; Sept. 26-28; Children’s Hunter & 0.90m Jumper

Jump Alberta Society is a grassroots not-for-profit charitable Alberta corporation. For membership information, contact:

JUmp alBerta | 197, 132-250 Shawville Blvd. S.E., Calgary, AB T2Y-2Y7 | jumpalberta@gmail.com www.Jumpalberta.com

SuSAN J. STicKle Tinne Vilhelmson-Silfven and don aurellio.

Discipline Reports continued from page 41 scored a 75.800 percent to win the individual gold medal. They then took to centerline again Saturday night with no run-throughs of the updated version of the kür since the Nations Cup. ViLhELmSoN-SiLFVEN WiNS FEi grANd PriX SPECiAL AT AgdF PALm BEACh drESSAgE dErBy Cdi W March 2, 2014: The Adequan Global Dressage Festival (AGDF) Palm Beach Dressage Derby CDI W, presented by Martha W. Jolicoeur and Maria Mendelsohn of Illustrated Properties, concluded on Sunday at The Stadium at PBIEC.

First to take a victory lap was Tinne VilhelmsonSilfven (SWE) and Don Auriello in the FEI Grand Prix Special. The day concluded with the FEI Intermediaire Freestyle, which was topped by Evi Strasser (CAN) and Rigaudon Tyme.

Vilhelmson-Silfven and Don Auriello were hot off a win in Friday’s FEI Grand Prix before topping the Special with a 77.804%. Second place finisher Caroline Roffman (USA) earned a total score of 70.373% aboard Her Highness O. Fellow American Lisa Wilcox and Denzello rounded out the top three with a 70.020%.

The FEI Intermediaire Freestyle was seen later in the afternoon, with Canadian Evi Strasser besting the class with Rigaudon Tyme and a score of 72.208%. Second place went to Gabriela Stumpf (AUT) and Finally Love, who finished with a 68.125%. Amy Walker-Basak (USA) and Wagner were third with a 64.917%.

Strasser’s scores have steadily increased throughout the weekend before her win on Sunday. Strasser explained the trip to Wellington Discipline Reports continued on page 58

BCHJA News

Newsletter of the BC Hunter Jumper Association

BCHJA MEMBERSHIP What’s in it for you? Year end points, seminars, clinics, bursaries, athlete development, and travel assistance programs. Membership is just $45 per year.

Sign up now at bchja.com. Remember: rider, owner, and trainer must all be members for year end points to count.

CLINICS! Mark March 29 and 30th on your calendar for BCHJA sponsored clinics at Thunderbird! · Jumper Clinic with Amy Millar · Hunter/Equitation with Patty Stovel Invitations for winners in the 1.10 and up Jr/Am Jumper Divisions and the 3' and 3'6" Jr/Am Hunters came out mid February. If there were still spaces available after the invitees responded, an email was sent out in early March. Plan to attend! www.bchja.com | 25232 - 80th Avenue, Check the BCHJA website for membership details, Langley, BC V1M 3M9 | Fax: 604-882-0154 show calendar and more: www.bchja.com 44

April 2014

Canada’s Greatest Little Horse Mag

www.gaitpost.com

TACKnTALES

Product Review by Eleanor Klawer

uVEX PErFEXXioN gLAmour hELmET

U

vex is a well-known name in safety wear in many other sports, most notably skiing, and they have now developed an equestrian helmet which has proven very popular in Germany where they are made. I recently had the opportunity to try one of the new Uvex helmets, and was impressed by several points, most notably the fit. If you have: a) spent a medium-sized fortune on a helmet only to find it bobs around after a good haircut, b) have difficulty fitting a ponytail under your helmet comfortably, or like to put your hair up underneath occasionally, or c) have a difficult-to-fit head, then this is definite-

ly a helmet you should check out. This helmet has five ways to adjust the fit, resulting in a hat that won’t move when bending over, even without the chinstrap done up!

It is comfortable, light, and attractive, with this model having a bit of bling. A more traditional helmet is also available with the Perfexxion Active model. The interior lining can be removed and washed, and the helmet is light and airy to ride in. This is well worth a try if you are in the market for a new helmet. To find a store near you, visit canpro-horseequipment.com.

This helmet was evaluated for fit and comfort only.

Blackstock Bros Hay Sales “We don’t sell you hay we wouldn’t feed our own animals”

Bailey Blackstock 604.991.4355 Levi Hughes 604.798.8479

• Timothy • Alfalfa • Small & Large Bales • Orchard Grass • Mix Alfalfa Grass • Local Hay • Bedding Pellets • Now Accepting Visa & Debit Lower Mainland & Vancouver Island Delivery • www.blackstockbroshay.com www.gaitpost.com

Canada’s Greatest Little Horse Mag

April 2014

45

stALLions

stALLion Ads Next issue: may 2014 Deadline: April 4th, 2014

VAust s

cArouseL’s fLAmboYAnt

registered & ApproVed kwpn

2010 cshA stALLion Introductory Stud Fee $1000 incl. booking Carousel Ridge, Jump Alberta’s Breeder of the Year 2013, presents “Carousel’s Flamboyant”.

2010 CSHA Stallion, 17hh Licensed CWHBA By Beaulieu’s Conquest featuring Corrado and Calando out of imported KWPN mare featuring Indoctro, Goodwill (Landgraf) and Nimmerdor.

Contact Shauna Cook (780) 554-6580 shauna@carouselridge.com 46

April 2014

2002 16.1 hh Registered KWPN Stallion

by Faust Z (Furioso II/Ramiro Z) out of Willocratic, Nimmerdor mare, Breeding fee $1500 2013 Highlights: Winner of the Thunderbird Super Save Grand Prix • Winner of Blenheim Spring Class 1.35 • Winner of Blenheim Spring Classic 1.35 4th place in Canadian Remier Grand Prix • 8th in CSI 2* Purina Recovery EQ World Cup • 9th in 1.50 Akita Drilling Cup at Spruce Meadows.

Offering select Vaust offspring for sale Contact: Brian Morton 604-787-1383 or B_morton22@hotmail.com or Melanie White • mel@mandmconnemaras.com

www.mandmconnemaras.com

Canada’s Greatest Little Horse Mag

www.gaitpost.com

ALchimist

Leeto Z

lucino x crack Z

Leeto is a Zangersheide stallion. He is 16.2 hh and has the elegant, modern type that is dominating equestrian sport today. With both an exceptional pedigree and the scope to be a world class Jumper, he is a horse to watch for in the coming years! $1,500 + tax · includes $250 booking fee and lFg

imported kwpn 2005 Imported KWPN Stallion • Chestnut 16.3 hh • CWHBA Licensed Standing: Yarrow, BC Alchimist’s Sire Eurocommerce Vancouver has been a great and strong performer ridden by Gerco Schroder in the 1.50/1.60m courses.

His grandsire is the famous Le Tot De Semilly SF who was an excellent Jumper himself but also produced many great Show Jumpers.

On his Dam side we find the well known sires like Gag xx, Royal Greylight, Silver Drift, and Exilio xx.

Dammar

dublin x evergreen

Dammar is a talented and eye catching Oldenburg stallion who has competed successfully at 1.15m-1.20m Jumpers. He is a beautiful mover and has the scope to jump the big fences. He stands out in the show ring not only because he is gorgeous, but also because he has an elegant presence that just screams “LOOK AT ME!” He has several foals that all look like they are headed for the Hunter/Jumper rings! $1,200 + tax · includes $250 booking fee and lFg

Alchimist himself is a very elegant athletic and modern stallion with 3 excellent gaits, he has an amazing temperament and willingness to work as a Show Jumper and Dressage horse.

Stud Fee: $1,000 · Booking Fee: $350 Collection fees not included.

Available by: Live / On Farm A.I. / Transported Cooled Semen Contact: Roel Brand 604-316-3557 · roel@brandsequipment.com Vancouver

le Tot de Semilly SF Perpetua de crocq Gambit AA

Wimborn lotus Wimborn lucinda

www.gaitpost.com

Aquilan Calypso anorn x W-cambria Aquilan Calypso is a Holsteiner stallion. This handsome boy spent his younger years competing in the US in the Grand Prix, before coming to Canada as an 11 year old. He has quality, cadenced movement and fantastic form over fences — not to mention a tremendous amount of scope! $1,200 + tax · includes $250 booking fee and lFg

Grand Veneur SF Venue du Tot Fangio Vertu Gagson Wimborn Wimborn lucinda

Lana Smith • 250-301-1281

Royal Greylight Wimborn Wilma

13500 hwy 97 south, prince George, bc V2N 6b5

www.rosenolperformancehorses.ca

Canada’s Greatest Little Horse Mag

April 2014

47

photo Ads Next issue: may 2014 issue Deadline: April 4th, 2014 Submit Photo Ads on-line: www.gaitpost.com or PhotoAds@gaitpost.com

ALL Around Danny: 7 yo 15 hh registered bay Morgan mare. Dam: Stonecroft MSTreble, Sire: SmokeSignal. Danny has it all. Professionally trained as a Hunter. Danny is wonderful on the trail and in the ring. She has beautiful conformation, 3 balanced gaits with a giant extended trot! Danny turns heads in the Hunter ring, but would be a winner in the Dressage ring as well. $3,000. Contact 347-345-1334.

Missouri, USA.

Dave and Cindy

Don Banderin: 6 yo 15.3 hh Andalusian geld. by Senorito RA. Well mannered, playful personality. Clean gaits, smooth. 2 yrs classic Dressage training, trails, parades, trailers easily. Contact 403-607-3605, deb@highlandstable.ca or www.highlandstable.ca.

48

April 2014

Dennison: 2009 173 cm bay Oldenburg gelding. Walks, trots, canters, small courses. 5.5 months under saddle. Very easy, straightforward. Did small Jumper & Hunter classes at Thermal recently. Inquiries welcome. $26,500.

Contact 604-760-2099. Delta, BC.

Canada’s Greatest Little Horse Mag

www.gaitpost.com

ALL Around Artex: 7 yo 17.2 hh CWB gelding

by Landkoenig out of a Geronimo line mare. H/J, Dressage prospect, super potential.

Now jumping u/s, awesome disp. Video. $15,000. Others avail. Contact 306-492-2286 or windsongfarms@hotmail. com.

Adonna: 6 yo Han X Dutch mare. Going well under saddle. Smooth gaits, eye-catching rose grey, loves jumping. Easy going, quiet mare.

Video available. $13,000. Contact 306-4922286 or windsongfarms@hotmail.com.

10 yo 15.2 hh TB gelding. Excellent, easy temperament. PC to B/B2. Loves X-C, Evented to Pre-Training. Schooling 2nd Lev Dressage.

Extensive lessons last 3 yrs. No vices or previous injuries. UTD on all, easy keeper. $10,000.

Contact 250-573-2943 or pamketter@gmail.com.

Rio: 2005 15.2 hh black Andalusian PRE gelding. Uncomplicated and easy to handle. Trained in Western Pleasure & Reining, ready for show ring. Can also be ridden English. $10,000. Contact Jess 250-739-0845 or khohie@hotmail. com.

Texada: 2006 15.1 hh grey Andalusian gelding.

Beautiful, long mane, nice conformation, easy to handle, well broke under saddle, currently in Dressage training, nice mover. $10,000. Contact Jess 250-739-0845 or khohie@hotmail. com.

Fogonera: 1998 16.1 hh grey Andalusian mare.

Imported from Spain. Proven broodmare. Well broke under saddle, no vices, good with vet, farrier & trailering. Trail-ridden, very sweet and a pleasure to be around. $10,000. Contact Jess 250-739-0845 or khohie@hotmail.com.

www.gaitpost.com

Canada’s Greatest Little Horse Mag

April 2014

49

ALL Around Sweet mannered 5 yo 16.2 hh Warmblood mare by Westport. Easy to handle, brave, lots of scope, big stride. Super to the jumps. Done only schooling shows.

Ready for the 2014 season in the Hunter or Jumper ring. Text, email or call Tanya Rosen 778-829-6369 or gr8ride2@hotmail.com.

cArts & cArriAges

10 mo Appaloosa coloured molly mule. Lovely, show quality. This gal should be 15+ hh at maturity, fabulous big movement, smart, sound, correct and handled daily! $2,500. Contact 604-897-5317.

Meadowbrook cart in excellent condition. Fits 15-16 hh horse. Rear entry with seat that flips up and has folding backrest and spares box. $2,000. Contact 604-818-8073. Langley, BC.

dressAge

eVenting

Mystique’s Linage: 2001 15.3 hh grey Andalusian PRE stallion. 2004 and 2007 Canadian National Champion in Halter. Great conformation. No vices. Easy to handle. Shown Level 1 Dressage, working Level 2. $15,000. Contact Jess 250-739-0845 or khohie@hotmail.com.

50

April 2014

Footnote’s Phoenix: 2008 15.1 hh Percheron X Hanoverian (Escudo II) gelding. Pro started/ trained, suit Training level Eventer, 3' Jumper, lower lev Dressage. Intelligent, trainable, personable, consistent. Approved home only. $8,200. Contact 778-822-3276. Langley, BC.

Canada’s Greatest Little Horse Mag

www.gaitpost.com

hunter Rodaya: Talented 2005 16 hh reg’d Hanoverian mare. By German stallion Royal Diamond and out of a Cheenook mare, this pretty girl has four years Dressage training to 4th Level. Also started professional training over fences last summer and loves it! Jumping 3 ft at schooling shows and eligible to show Baby Green. At 16 hh, she is the perfect lady’s horse. Safe, sweet natured, lovely movement — an incredible Hunter prospect.

Video available upon request. Contact Susan 604-812-7433 or Sam Aird at 604-218-4825.

Hollywood: 7 yo 16 hh Canadian Warmblood gelding. 2012 Fairweather Derby Series Champion at TB. Provincial 3' Adult Hunter Champion. Currently showing 3'3" and consistently placing in Hunters, Derbies and Medals. Canadian-Bred Hunter Champion, 2nd in $10,000 Hunter Derby at Milner Downs. Lovely ground manners. Suitable for AA, Children’s Hunter, or Pre-Adult/Child moving up the ranks. Videos available. Contact Ellen 250-319-3772 or Bill Ulmer at foxwood2002@shaw.ca. Kelowna, BC.

Jumper 8 yo 16.3 hh WB geld. Placing A level 1.0m, scope for more.

Suit Equitation, H/J. Bold, honest to fences.

Auto lead chgs. Loads of chrome, lovely temp. Sound, healthy, fit, no vices. $9,500.

250-427-5403 or riverbend stable@gmail. com. www.gaitpost.com

Winston Higgins: 2003 17 hh KWPN gelding.

Handsome, competition partner for serious A/A or Jr. Very well schooled on the flat & over fences. Currently competitive in 1.10-1.15m Jumpers. Serious inquiries. Contact strong pinefarms@gmail.com. Alberta.

Canada’s Greatest Little Horse Mag

April 2014

51

Jumper

Errigal: 6 yo 16.2 hh Hanoverian gelding by El Bundy, producer of many top Show Jumpers.

Great technique, very scopey, moves easily off leg. Showing & winning at .90/1.0m at Spruce Meadows. Scope to do 1.20m. $30,000 incl. tax. Contact 403-391-8364. Red Deer, AB.

Carrabeg Horizon: Imported 6 yo 16.3 hh ISH gelding. Jumped 1.25m in Ireland. Placing in 1.15 & 1.20m, moving into 1.30m. Exceptional manners, truly an all around great horse. Priced for quick sale $44,000. Contact 403-391-8364.

Red Deer, AB.

Blaze On Kodiak: 2000 15.3 hh CSH gelding. Incredibly athletic and well schooled; H/J & Dressage. Charismatic & flashy. Schooled 1.30, showed 1.15. Great ground manners, clips, hauls, sound. $15,000. Contact Brooke 867-336-4211. Red Deer, AB.

April: 5 yo 16 hh Warmblood mare by Concorde. Brave, honest, and talented Hunter or Jumper with a huge step. Showed successfully 3' at Tbird and Milner, with scope to move up.

Professionally trained. $20,000. Contact 604220-2170.

pLeAsure

16 yo 15.3 hh Belgian WB mare. Champion Show Jumper looking for a change of pace – possible pleasure horse or broodmare. Super sweet, easy to handle. Sound. Asking $10,000.

Contact 604-277-7722.

52

April 2014

Hippo regrettably for sale. Perfect backyard hippo for your husband. Goes anywhere (it wants to), eats anything (it wants to), really easy to get along with (if you do it her way). Perfect for the larger rider, easy to sit. Loves west coast weather & mud. Contact photoads@gaitpost.com

Canada’s Greatest Little Horse Mag

www.gaitpost.com

prospects

2009 16.2+ hh TB gelding. Started under saddle, never raced. Big lofty gaits. Extremely quiet, loves people. A fun, easy project. Will be at March & April H/J shows at Tbird. Asking $3,500. Contact 604-751-3710.

Contessa: 2 yo 16 hh CWBHA filly by Candillo Junior out of a Dutch mare by Titan/Lucky Boy. Will mature 17+ hh. She has it all – looks temperament, athletic ability. Asking $10,000. Contact 250-427-5403 or riverbendstable@gmail. com. Cranbrook, BC.

Giovanni: 4 yo 17 hh Oldenburg gelding (Gervantus II x Ramiro). Lovely mover, sweetnatured. Started under saddle last fall. Video available. $10,000 until training resumes in May. Contact Vonda 306-492-2286 or wind songfarms@hotmail.com. www.gaitpost.com

Hidalgo: 2 yo 15.1 hh CWHBA gelding by Don Quixote out of a WB mare with Furioso lines.

Bred to be a jumping champion. Wonderful nature, athletic, handsome with just enough chrome. Will mature 16-16.1 hh. Contact 250427-5403 or riverbendstable@gmail.com

2 yo 16 hh filly by Banderas. Shown in hand and did exceptionally well. A pleasure to show.

Solid black with one white foot. Full brother is gorgeous bay with four white high socks for future breeding wow factor. Sweet attitude. $12,500. Contact pairadiceacres@shaw.ca.

trAiLers

2006 Sooner 4 horse angle haul. Carpeted tack room with bridle & saddle racks. Drop down windows, front escape door. Excellent condition. $18,000. Contact 250-889-3232 or katie@coastal.cn.

Canada’s Greatest Little Horse Mag

April 2014

53

EQUESTRIAN PROPERTIES Next gaitpost issue is the February 2013 issue deadline: January 11th, 2013 Book your Equestrian Property Ad for 1/5 Page $149 + tax · 2/5 Page $289 + tax Contact Andrea at andrea@gaitpost.com or call 1-800-663-4802 Every luxury detail is in this horse farm estate by Campbell Valley Park and High Point in South Langley. Fantastic location, 4.2 acre dry horse setup.

Fantastic yard, patio, pool and has city water. Five plus bedrooms, 6 baths. Being subdivided – this is a one of a kind opportunity. See details and photos online at www.usellahome.com, ID#5821.

Call Ingrid · 604-760-4709 for details Magnificent 20 acre property with 2800 sq. ft. heated horse facility. Post and dowel railed paddocks with automatic stock waterers and 8 horse shelters.

Stunning mountain views from the luxurious 8000 sq. ft. plus Taradar built home. Minutes from Calgary and Spruce Meadows. Contact lister today for your private viewing.

Wendy J. Kelly 403-607-5940, wkelly@rlfoothills.com

Equestrian Centre Ferndale, WA 9 Acres, 200' x 70' indoor arena with 9 attached stalls.

Separate barn with 9 stalls and 3 tack rooms. Hay storage, office and lounge, cross country course, perimeter track, outdoor hogfuel arena, fenced and cross-fenced. 120' x 90' workshop, lean-to’s.

Margaret Clumpner 360-739-5096 foxbayfarm@hotmail.com An Absolutely Stunning Barn To View!

Selling your equestrian property? Reach your target market through the 15,500+ readers of Gaitpost.

Our readers are your buyers! It’s easy — Advertise today! 1/5 Equestrian Property Ad only $149 + tax per issue.

Contact Andrea today at andrea@gaitpost.com or 1-800-663-4802 54

April 2014

Canada’s Greatest Little Horse Mag

www.gaitpost.com

Karen & Christina Ashby Our signature service makes the difference!

Land! Land! Land!

majestic 40 acre View estate!

Heritage estate and Organic Farmland!

Langley, 53 Acres 7201 216th Street List price: $4,500,000

Campbell Valley, 40 Acres 21394 16th Avenue List price: $3,985,000

Ladner, 15.8 Acres 5300 34B Avenue List price: $2,950,000

Private equestrian estate!

Historic Landmark & excellent revenue

Fabulous Corner Unit!

Ladner, 10 Acres 6123 - 6125 28th Avenue List price: $2,900,000

Ladner, 2.011 Acres 7234 Ladner Trunk Road List price: $2,288,000

Richmond, 1 bed apartment #110-7435 Moffatt Road List price: $268,800

Prestigious South Granville!

exclusive Cavendish Court!

Just move in!

SOLd

SOLd

Vancouver, 72 x 179.89 Lot 6712 Adera Street, List price: $4,588,000

Kerrisdale, 2 Bed, 2 Bath 200 - 5890 Balsam Street List price: $1,250,000

SOLd Fort Langley, 5 Bed, 3 Bath 8905 Hudson Bay Street List price: $799,900

DEXTER ASSOCIATES REALTY

~ Apartments to Acreages ~ We are proud to be the official Sponsors & Realtors of Thunderbird Show Park

KAREN@KARENASHBY.COM • WWW.KARENASHBY.COM

• 604-263-1144

Ali Landucci 778.288.7459 landucci.ca

sothebysrealty.ca

Lac La Hache, British Columbia

3859 Dodge Road, Lac La Hache BC | $740,000 | MLS N232617

3877 Cariboo S 97 Hwy, Lac La Hache BC | $650,000 | MLS N232616

This privately positioned property is situated on 180 acres and includes a private kilometre long lake. A charming updated 1,500 sq. ft., 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom cabin is positioned at waters edge, near the centre of the Lake. The property has two wells, one servicing the home and the second well is situated close to the livestock corrals.

Landucci.ca/118

This 2 bedroom one bathroom (approx. 1,000 sq. ft.) home is situated in 160 acres. The gentle slope of this property provides for unobstructed views of Lac La Hache Lake. The majority of this is property is cleared and X fenced for horses. There are two wells, one servicing the home and one of the three pastures. The second well services the large pasture. There is a natural spring on the property, however it has not been maintained.

Landucci.ca/119

4205 Cariboo S 97 Hwy, Lac La Hache BC | $589,000 | MLS N232639

Lovett Rd, Lac La Hache BC | $375,000 | MLS N232622

This unique 150 acre property is designed to host equine events or competitions. This property has a great potential as a boarding barn business. Beautiful fully insulated red roof 20 Stall horse barn, a second building (approximately 3,000 sq. ft.) is fully finished and designated Agricultural. All structures where built to code and conversion to residential may be possible. This property is adjoining to Property 4.

Landucci.ca/120

This beautiful 150 acres of bare land is located only minutes south of Lac La Hache. The gentle rolling hills and scattered pockets of aspen trees makes this lot a perfect place to build your dream home. Services connections at lot line and access is off Lovett Rd.This property is adjoining to Property 3. Landucci.ca/122

Ali Landucci 778.288.7459 landucci.ca

Canadian Owned and Operated. E.&O.E.: This information is from sources which we deem reliable, but must be verified by prospective Purchasers and may be subject to change or withdrawal.

Specializing in Equestrian Properties throughout the Lower Mainland

OfďŹ cial Real Estate Agent & Proud Sponsor of the Thunderbird Show Park and Southlands Riding Club

CO

MI

NG

SO

ON

25 acre Equestrian Farm Glen Valley

Approx. 5 acres in Maple Ridge. Plenty of room for kids and critters. $850,000.

CHERYLDEWSON cheryldewson.com 604.722.3219

from Montreal, Canada, was a bit taxing on the horses, and she felt Rigaudon Tyme’s fitness was finally back up to par this weekend.

“This weekend, he was already way more on the ball. It took us quite a while to come here from Montreal to Florida, and I think it took the [horses] a full four weeks to recover. I think they’re just getting in shape, so I think next year we might have to come four weeks earlier!” Strasser smiled.

“This is exactly the music I want for such powerful horses. I have two big, powerful horses, so you need something that’s a bit more expressive.

duTCh mAKE iT A douBLE AT FEi NATioNS CuP drESSAgE LEg iN VidAuBAN February 28, 2014: Last year, The Netherlands kicked off the FEI Nations Cup Dressage inaugural pilot series with a win at the first leg in Vidauban (FRA), and the 2013 series champions returned to the French venue to reign supreme once again. The three-man side of Tommie Visser (Vingino), Laurens van Lieren (Ulysses La Haya) and Diederik van Silfhout (Arlando) pipped Belgium for the honours by almost a full five-point margin, while Sweden finished a close third

Fei/Rui PeDRo GoDiNho

Discipline Reports continued from page 44

You can’t put light music on a powerful horse. It’s a lot of fun because he has this huge canter and it’s exciting to ride. It’s a lot of fun when you have a horse like that,” Strasser described.

Strasser has brought Rigaudon Tyme along since he was a three-year-old. Strasser usually buys prospects around that age before bringing them up through the ranks, an experience she describes as occasionally stressful, but incredibly rewarding.

The dutch Team

PREMIERE EQUESTRIAN FACILITY

This premiere equestrian facility is perched on a full quarter of Alberta’s most desirable land, just 30 minutes from Calgary’s core, 25 minutes from Calgary’s airport and 40 minutes from Spruce Meadows. Features include an 80 x 180 indoor riding arena, attached barn with 16 stalls, groom stall, wash rack, private tack room, client tack room and washroom facilities. The arena is well ventilated, includes sodium lighting and radiant heating and attached is a heated shop and feed storage. The property offers 3 large pastures, 7 day-paddocks, as well as productive hay land all fenced with custom post and rail. The sprawling walk out bungalow with 2,270 square feet of living space and triple attached garage offers a main floor master and ensuite, gourmet kitchen, den, and main floor laundry. The walk out basement includes 2 more bedrooms as well as a second kitchen for hired horse staff or your mother-in-law. Amazing sunrises and sunsets against the majestic rocky mountains are experienced through the east and west exposures of the home.

MLS: C3602534

Audra Reinhardt audra@donerightrealty.ca 403-325-0744 | donerightrealty.ca 58

April 2014

Canada’s Greatest Little Horse Mag

www.gaitpost.com

ahead of Germany in fourth place.

The French fixture presented the second leg of the second pilot season for this team event which is proving a big winner with Dressage riders all around the globe. The first leg took place at Wellington in Florida (USA) just over a week ago with an historic victory for the host nation.

And as the series continues to spread its wings, it is clear the battle for the 2014 title is going to be a big one.

Riders from six nations — Belgium, France, Germany, Sweden, The Netherlands and Russia — lined out and just 16 marks separated the first team from the last, as France slotted into fifth place ahead of Russia in sixth.

Scores over 70 percent for both Visser and Van Lieren put the night’s result beyond doubt.

Ground Jury members Jean-Michel Roudier from France, Australia’s Susan Hoevenaars, Poland’s Wojtek Markowski, Maria Colliander from Finland and Great Britain’s Isobel Wessels awarded 70.460 to Visser who competed after the first break in the class of 23 competitors.

Trusted horse health news and information delivered to your inbox. Free.

Topics include: Nutrition, Sports Medicine, Welfare & Industry, Breeding, and Older Horse Care.

theLEADERboArd Please go to www.gaitpost.com to read more on these topics, brought to you by TheHorse.com.

SELECTiNg FArm EquiPmENT here’s how to determine your needs, comparison shop, and decide whether to buy, rent, or lease farm equipment. Read More at Gaitpost.com TArgETiNg diSEASE iN AFriCA’S WorKiNg EquidS Veterinarians and researchers take a look at cases very different than those seen in developed countries.

Read More at Gaitpost.com CooLiNg your horSE ouT oN CoLd dAyS learn how to properly cool your horse out after cold weather exercise to avoid chills and muscle tension.

Read More at Gaitpost.com iNJECTioN oBJECTioN: AdVErSE VACCiNE rEACTioNS having a plan in case of an adverse reaction can help your horse stay comfortable following vaccination.

Read More at Gaitpost.com BEET PuLP FAqS Two nutritionists answer 11 common questions about feeding horses beet pulp. Read More at Gaitpost.com mANAgiNg horSES WiTh PPid (EquiNE CuShiNg’S) Get updated information about caring for horses with pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (equine cushing’s). Read More at Gaitpost.com hoW VETS CAN TrEAT ‘uNTouChABLE’ horSES Treating “untouchable” horses, such as some rodeo stock, is a rare but real challenge for veterinarians. Read More at Gaitpost.com

TheHorse.com/newsletters www.gaitpost.com

Canada’s Greatest Little Horse Mag

April 2014

59

Next Deadline: April 4th for the May 2014 Issue Colour Word Classifieds • 3 Sizes to choose from:

$49 • $79 • $129

Submit securely on-line at www.gaitpost.com or call 1-800-663-4802 or 604-607-1236 Save $$$ by booking for the year! Call for details.

HOOVES ‘N’ HOUNDS HORSE TRANSPORT Safe, Reliable Horse Transport Serving Most Canadian Provinces • Fully Licensed and Insured www.hoovesnhounds.com hoovesnhounds@shaw.ca • 1-888-436-0662

PACIFIC MOON DRESSAGE Training, Instruction & Sales · Retirement Board & Rehab

Spring Herd Reduction Sale

Yearlings to 3 yo $2,000 to $4,000, 4 years and older starting at $5,000 www.trakehnerhof.ca

250.842.5400

R & E Saddle & Tack Repair

360-403-3035

Blanket Repairs and Custom Work

www.pacificmoondressage.com

(604) 856-2350

HERMEN GEERTSEMA VETERINARY SERVICES

FormuLA 1 Now Available in 8 Kg

Offering today’s technology with Digital X-ray, Prepurchase exams, Farrier consulting, Dentistry, A.I. services and regular annual health care packages for your high performance horse or back yard companion.

“Striving for excellence in veterinary care” www.geertsema.ca hermen@geertsema.ca

604-857-5432 Toll Free: 1-888-858-5432

60

April 2014

dr. rEEd’S

organic Selenium: Chelated Trace minerals

www.drreeds.com

DIAMOND H TACK Kelowna, BC · 1-877-762-5631 Find us on Facebook! www.diamondhtack.ca

MYLES HERMAN

Animal Structural Kinesiology Equine Lessons/Training

Phone: 604-309-4616 • Email: mylesherman29@gmail.com

NEWBERT EQUINE ENTERPRISES “Everything For Driving”

(403) 946-5194

www.newbertequine.com

Canada’s Greatest Little Horse Mag

www.gaitpost.com

Best Possible Nutrition For your growing & performance horse feed TOTAL EQUINE

Available through your local Hi-Pro Feeds Dealer This space could be yours!

$

49

+ TAX

call andrea 1-800-663-4802 andrea@gaitpost.com

The Perfect Saddle Fit Mariette Klemm Certified Saddle Ergonomist 36 Point Diagnostic Saddle Fit Evaluation to Horse and Rider!

Authorized Independent Schleese and Zaldi Representative www.theperfectsaddlefit.com

Forever In Peace

Pet Cremation Services

Dedicated to pets from Hamsters to Horses *Private Cremations for Horses now available* Gain Peace of mind and avoid the alternatives Unit: #2 – 33149 London Avenue, Mission, B.C. V2V 4P9

Phone: 604-820-3418 / 1-800-934-3418 Fax: 604-820-6557 · Cell: 604-761-8345 E-Mail: foreverinpeace@wcteltech.net

Building a Horse Barn or Riding Arena?

Please call

Intercoast Construction Harry van Hemert

Cell: 604-793-5252 Email: harco9@telus.net www.gaitpost.com

Canadians Shine continued from page 35 venue and the shows are run extremely well! courtney fraser checks in from california “Lukas and I headed down to train and compete in California in early January. We have been very focused in our training program at Leatherdale West in Rancho Santa Fe with Olympian, Sue Blinks. We also just completed our first Grand Prix CDI! Our next two CDIs will be at the end of March and then one more at the end of April. I am very lucky to have such an amazing support team that is making this journey possible. It truly is a dream come true to be riding with these top athletes and horses.”

INDEX OF ADVERTISERS Abby Saddle Shop...................................................................................... 38 Allan Dale Trailer Sales.............................................................................. 40 Ashby, Karen & Christina............................................................................ 55 Barn Pros................................................................................................... 64 Bates Tack Shop........................................................................................ 24 Biomedica................................................................................................... 3 Blackstock Bros. Hay Sales........................................................................ 45 Brand, Roel................................................................................................ 47 Can Pro Horse Equipment.......................................................................... 25 Carousel Ridge........................................................................................... 46 Cavalia...................................................................................................... 13 Cloverdale Pharmasave.............................................................................. 39 Dewson, Cheryl.......................................................................................... 57 Dexter Associates.................................................................................55, 57 Diamond H Tack........................................................................................ 40 The Dog & Pony Shop................................................................................. 10 DoneRight Realty....................................................................................... 58 Elevate Equestrian..................................................................................... 38 Greenhawk................................................................................................... 9 Hazelmere Equestrian Center..................................................................... 41 Heartland Saddlery.................................................................................... 37 Hi-Pro Feeds................................................................................................ 8 TheHorse.com............................................................................................ 59 Integrated Bio Systems.............................................................................. 35 Landucci, Ali.............................................................................................. 56 M & M Connemaras................................................................................... 46 The Mane Event......................................................................................... 33 Maple Leaf Meadows................................................................................... 6 McGill, Lesley............................................................................................. 34 McIntyre, Sidonia....................................................................................... 59 Otter Co-op................................................................................................ 63 The Paddock Tack...................................................................................... 16 Pegasus Equine Rehabilitation & Training Center.......................................... 2 PNE........................................................................................................... 11 Queen Margaret’s School........................................................................... 26 Reinhardt, Audra........................................................................................ 58 Ride ‘n’ Drive Horse Supplies..................................................................... 40 Rosenol Performance Horses...................................................................... 47 Science Pure Nutraceuticals........................................................................ 5 Shaw Insurance......................................................................................... 29 Sotheby’s International Realty Canada....................................................... 56 Ulterra Ranches........................................................................................... 6 Woodguard Canada.................................................................................... 39 Wrayton Transport...................................................................................... 10

Canada’s Greatest Little Horse Mag

April 2014

61

COMPETITIONCALENDAR

May 3

MLM Spring Dressage Show and Indoor Open Chute Jumping, Edmonton, AB Kelly: (780) 486-2099, kelly@mapleleafmeadows.com, www.mapleleafmeadows.com

May 3 - May 4

Driving Clinic, Delacour, AB Judy: (403) 946-5194 or www.newbertequine.com

Competitions • Clinics • Special Events british columbia

Mar 21 - Mar 23 Gateway Finale Indoor Series Show #3, Thunderbird Show Park, Langley, BC. Chris: (604) 888-4585 Mar 22 - Mar 24 School of Legerete Open Clinic with Melanie Bulmahn from Germany, Chase, BC. chris@forthehorse.com, www.ForTheHorse.com Mar 23 Mission Horse Club Wild and Wooly Season Opener, Mission, BC, info@missionhorseclub.org, www.missionhorseclub.org Mar 28 - Mar 30 Robin Hahn Clinic, Northlands Equestrian Centre, Pitt Meadows, BC. Alycia: (604) 290-6934 Apr 5 Mission Horse Club Games Show - Heritage Qualifier Mission, BC, info@missionhorseclub.org www.missionhorseclub.org Apr 5 - Apr 6 Island 22 Horse Trials, Chilliwack, BC www.horsetrialsbc.com Apr 6 MREC 2 Phase and Dressage Schooling Show, Maple Ridge, BC, Jack Polo: (604) 467-5616, mrec@shaw.ca www.mrec.ca Apr 10 - Apr 13 MREC Spring Hunter Jumper Horse Show, Maple Ridge, BC Jack Polo: (604) 467-5616, mrec@shaw.ca, www.mrec.ca Apr 12 - Apr 13 Mt. Cheam Pony Club Schooling Jumper Rounds, Island 22, Chilliwack, BC. Janice: go_event@smartt.com Apr 15 - Apr 18 School of Legerete Teachers’ Course Clinic #10/10 with Bertrand Ravoux from France, Chase, BC. chris@forthehorse.com, www.ForTheHorse.com Apr 18 - Apr 20 Horse Trials BC Spring Clinic - Johvale, Pritchard, BC www.horsetrialsbc.com Apr 18 - Apr 20 BCHAA Spring Show Open Breeds Welcome, Cloverdale Agriplex, Cloverdale, BC. (604) 940-1167 or www.bchalfarabian.com Apr 24 - Apr 28 Kelowna Spring Classic Hunter Jumper Show, Kelowna, BC Lindsay Kern-Legroulx: (250) 870-8883 lindsaykern868@ hotmail.com, Kelownaridingclub.com Apr 26 - Apr 27 Mt. Cheam Pony Club 2 Phase & XC Day, Island 22, Chilliwack, BC. Janice: go_event@smartt.com Apr 27 Mission Horse Club English/Western Performance Show Heritage Qualifier, Mission, BC, info@missionhorseclub.org, www.missionhorseclub.org May 3 - May 4 Hunter Jumper Schooling & Dressage Clinic, Vernon, BC Suzanne Wallace: (250) 545-5573, suwallace@shaw.ca www.vernonridingclub.com May 3 Mission Horse Club Games Show - Heritage Qualifier, Mission, BC, info@missionhorseclub.org www.missionhorseclub.org

alberta Mar 29

Apr 19

Apr 25 - Apr 27

62

MLM Easter Indoor Dressage Show, Edmonton, AB Kelly: (780) 486-2099, kelly@mapleleafmeadows.com, www.mapleleafmeadows.com MLM Jump Start Indoor Hunter Show, Edmonton, AB Kelly: (780) 486-2099, kelly@mapleleafmeadows.com, www.mapleleafmeadows.com The Mane Event, Westerner Park, Red Deer, AB (250) 578-7518, info@maneeventexpo.com

April 2014

May 9 - May 11 Driving Clinic, Water Valley, AB Judy: (403) 946-5194 or www.newbertequine.com May 31 - Jun 1

MLM Summer Festival I & Tack Swap, Edmonton, AB Kelly: (780) 486-2099, kelly@mapleleafmeadows.com, www.mapleleafmeadows.com

Jun 21

MLM Solstice Hunter Jumper Show, 4 Bar Challenge & Indoor Open Chute Jumping, Edmonton, AB Kelly: (780) 486-2099, kelly@mapleleafmeadows.com, www.mapleleafmeadows.com

Jul 5 - Jul 6

MLM Summer Festival II, Edmonton, AB Kelly: (780) 486-2099, kelly@mapleleafmeadows.com, www.mapleleafmeadows.com

Aug 30

MLM Summertime Fun Development Show, Edmonton, AB Kelly: (780) 486-2099, kelly@mapleleafmeadows.com, www.mapleleafmeadows.com

Sep 6

MLM Summer Wrap Up Dressage Show, Edmonton, AB Kelly: (780) 486-2099, kelly@mapleleafmeadows.com, www.mapleleafmeadows.com

Sep 7

Ag-Pro Derby Day, Edmonton, AB Kelly: (780) 486-2099, kelly@mapleleafmeadows.com, www.mapleleafmeadows.com

Sep 21

MLM Fall Finale Party & Tack Swap, Edmonton, AB Kelly: (780) 486-2099, kelly@mapleleafmeadows.com, www.mapleleafmeadows.com

washington Apr 3 - Apr 5

Partnership - Parelli Level 1/2 with Devanee Cardinal Auburn, WA, (250) 968-4481, www.cardinalranch.com

Apr 6 - Apr 10

Advancing the Connection - Parelli Level 2/3 with Devanee Cardinal, Auburn, WA, (250) 968-4481, www.cardinalranch.com

Apr 12 - Apr 15

Advancing Partnership - Level 2 Parelli with Devanee Cardinal, Bow, WA, (250) 968-4481, www.cardinalranch.com

Apr 17 - Apr 21

4 Savvy Focus, Level 3/4 Parelli with Devanee Cardinal Bow, WA, (250) 968-4481, www.cardinalranch.com

Apr 24 - Apr 25

Partnershihp - Parelli Level 1/2 with Devanee Cardinal Leavenworth, WA, (250) 968-4481, www.cardinalranch.com

Apr 26

Connection for Riding Workshop with Devanee Cardinal Leavenworth, WA, (250) 968-4481, www.cardinalranch.com

Apr 27 - Apr 29

Advancing the Connection - Level 2/3 Parelli with Devanee Cardinal, Leavenworth, WA, (250) 968-4481, www.cardinalranch.com

Please confirm with event organizers before attending any events. Some events are changed or cancelled without our knowledge. Submit calendar events at www.gaitpost.com/calendar. Calendar events must be submitted by the print deadline, in order to be considered for inclusion in the next issue. The Gaitpost Calendar is a free service. To guarantee your event is listed, please contact our advertising department at 1-800-663-4802.

Canada’s Greatest Little Horse Mag

www.gaitpost.com

NOW AVAILABLE

PRE & PROBIOTICS Supports Digestion • Promotes healthy gut environment • Stimulates digestive function • Yeast promotes essential nutrients for cells lining the digestive tract • Discourages the presence of harmful bacteria • Vitamin B concentrations for times of stress • Recommended for use during times of trailering, surgery, recovering from diseases, diarrhea, and stressful metabolic conditions

For more information, please contact Otter Co-op 3650 248th Street, Aldergrove, BC V4W 1X7 | (604) 607-6905 | www.ottercoop.com