Gaitpost Magazine - April 2016

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8 TidBits learning Bits 16 vet’s view reproductive problems 21 Industry news Anonymous Donor

Gifts $20 Million For CSU regenerative research

27 gaitpost approved product review KiwiFeeders & HelixFeeders 32 discipline reports Marcus Ehning

12 Bc Young riders awards Banquet 20 news from The cariboo

by Cat Armitage

29 vancouver Island report: foxstone winter Series

by Sue Ferguson

37 rider fitness: adductors

by Sandra Verda Zanatta

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11 headline news 23 horse council Bc news 35 Ontario equestrian federation news 36 Jump alberta news 36 BcIhJa news 39 equestrian properties 41 Sales catalogue 45 noticeboard 46 advertisers’ Index 46 competition calendar

ON THE COVER: Eric Lamaze and Fine Lady 5 won the $130,000 Ruby et Violette WEF Challenge Cup in Wellington, FL. See page 32.

“A lot of it becomes about risk and what you are willing to risk. That is how you win these classes.” — Eric Lamaze, after his incredible performance at the Ruby et Violette WEF Challenge Cup in Wellington, FL. See page 32.

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TIDBITS

Learning Bits

Old dogs, new tricks One of the many things that I love about equestrian sport is that one never stops learning.

Never. In my youth, I had a venerable gentleman of a coach, a veteran of the Hungarian Cavalry and Olympic level judge, Major Rethy, say to me in his strong accent “You never stop learning. If you do, hang up your boots, for there should always be another horse to teach you something new.” Now I am well into my middle age, I understand so well what he was expressing. It is truly a lifelong sport like very few others, where you can be competitive, at the top, well into your 8

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60’s or more. Major Rethy continued riding into his 80’s, and, I was told many years ago, he in fact rode young horses the morning before he passed away in his armchair after his lunch, a true horseman to the very end. He taught me how to think, really think, about what I was doing on the back of a horse, and showed me the respect and dignity that should always be present working with horses, with people, and as a coach. His legacy through me and all the people fortunate enough to be taught by him, is one of understanding why the horse is doing what he is doing, and being analytical as well as empathetic

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every moment in the saddle. It is a priceless gift from an amazing man that has rippled through generations as I teach the children of children I used to teach. The impact of a coach is endless, measureless, and of the highest importance in our sport.

Young pups The Langley School Federation is starting an education programme that I am intrigued by, the Equestrian Academy. The program is a very uniquely structured academy designed to fit the needs of various ability levels, disciplines and demographics of riders. The Academy seeks to develop a group programme for students who have often removed themselves from our traditional school system due to a very high need for a flexible learning environment to support their equine related pursuits. This academy seeks to provide a flexible, personalized approach to education while supporting passions and skills in horse related sports or equine related career opportunities. It has many industry sponsors and supporters, such as Thunderbird Show Park, and there will be an Open House and information night on April 4th at 6 pm at Thunderbird Show Park, in the Timber Frame building (please use the 248th street entrance.) The concept of support and mentorship is strongly encouraged in this academy, and I will have more details next month after meeting with Lara Petrie, a dedicated teacher and rider who has spearheaded this momentous task. Registration will be open after the Open House, from April 4 - May 15th for the 2016 school year. Please see the Federation ad (page 10) in this issue of Gaitpost for more information. www.gaitpost.com

Schoolmasters

Last month, I mentioned the Spirit of the Horse Garden and their need for support. Purchasing a plaque in memory of your lost and much loved horse and teacher is a wonderful way of supporting this important spot. Contact Joe Hargitt at Pacific Parklands Foundation, 604451-6168, to offer support in the form of donations, purchasing a plaque, or offering to help keep the garden maintained. Monthly upkeep and gardening would be an ideal way of giving back to the community in Campbell Valley Park for many of the groups that use the park regularly, and not an onerous task.

Pay it forward This works in the horse world, too, as shown by all the supporters of the Equestrian Academy, and the Spirit of the Horse Garden. Horse people are, by nature of the sport, hardworking, dedicated, and responsible people, and while it is easy to get stuck in the necessary routine required by horses, people in the industry need to (and often do) think of the future of the sport. If everyone does one thing to make access to the sport easier for one child, then equestrianism won’t be lost to the land of the elite, thin air sports that the average person cannot enter. If you are a coach, really think about the message you are giving the children you have in your care! Anyone involved in sport at the top levels always mentions an influential coach and mentor to credit their success to. Coaching is a privilege and an immense responsibility — be sure to step up, and by your actions, raise another generation with respect, dignity, and impeccable ethics. The world needs this.

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headlinenews Bit by Bit ABVMA Announces New 2016 President, Dr. Kevin MacAulay The Alberta Veterinary Medical Association (ABVMA) is very pleased to announce that Dr. Kevin MacAulay has been appointed to the position of ABVMA president. Dr. MacAulay is a companion animal practitioner and the owner of Glamorgan Animal Clinic in Calgary, AB. Kevin was born and raised in Calgary. He completed a Bachelor of Science degree, majoring in zoology from the University of Calgary. After earning his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree with distinction at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM), University of Saskatchewan in 2002, Kevin completed a one-year rotating internship in small animal medicine, surgery and emergency at the Ontario Veterinary College (OVC), University of Guelph.

Dr. MacAulay has volunteered on the ABVMA Companion Animal Advisory and the Practice Inspection and Practice Standards (PIPS) Committees. Kevin joined the ABVMA Council in February 2013.

FEI Tribunal publishes decisions in UAE Endurance cases The FEI Tribunal has published decisions in three Endurance cases in the United Arab Emirates involving Dr Hallvard Sommerseth, Abdul Aziz Sheikh and Ali Mohammed Al Muhairi.

Dr Hallvard Sommerseth, former Head of the Veterinary Department at the United Arab Emirates Equestrian Federation (EEF), has been suspended as an FEI Official for a two-year period for non-compliance with FEI Rules and Regulations and his involvement in a number of events from which duplicate results were submitted to the FEI. The FEI Tribunal suspension, which prevents Dr. Sommerseth from acting as an FEI Official or having any involvement in FEI activities at a national or international level, runs through to April 15, 2017.

Abdul Aziz Sheikh, former Head of the EEF Endurance Department, has been suspended from acting as an FEI Official or having any involvement in FEI activities at a national or international level by the FEI Tribunal for an 18-month period. Mr. Sheikh was provisionally suspended by the FEI Secretary General on October 13, Headline News continued on page 14

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eld at Langley Golf Course’s lovely banquet facility, more than 60 youth riders and their families gathered for a fun evening, celebrating all the riders’ successes in 2015. The Gaitpost was pleased to attend, and support the longest continuously-running Dressage program in the Province. The goal at B.C.Y.R. is to service youth Dressage riders ages 10-25 with learning opportunities from the beginning of their Dressage experience through to the end of their youth competition years. B.C.Y.R. offers funding and learning opportunities in a kid-centred environment that supports mentorship, horsemanship and community involvement.

A silent auction was supported by donations from across the province, both private and commercial, and it was a busy scene at the tables as attendees battled for the great items. It was a wonderful retail therapy opportunity for this correspondent — The Dog ‘n Pony, Scott Hayes Productions, Ridge Meadows Equestrian Center, the Gaitpost, and many more supported the B.C.Y.R and/or offered tempting prizes.

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by B.C.Y.R, with clinician, Ashleigh Luca Tyson. A Grand Prix rider and former B.C.Y.R. member, Ashleigh is a former working student of local Olympian Leslie Reid, with whom she continues to work as schedules permit. She trains on a regular basis with U.S Olympian Steffen Peters, spending several months a year with the Peters’ at Arroyo Del Mar. Ashleigh was Canada’s first Jr. FEI National Champion in 1999 and then a leading Canadian Young Rider. She has also been Short and Long listed for the Canadian Dressage Team, and continues to compete at the top level of the sport.

Each year, B.C.Y.R. celebrates the kid’s achievements with lovely awards, both annual and perpetual. Coaches are asked to nominate riders for several awards (listed on the B.C.Y.R. web page), and it is a great opportunity for coaches to show their students some appreciation for a job well done. Coaches know how hard it is to work at this sport! After the awards were given, everyone gathered around Bessie the Cow for a ”milk-off,” with spectators betting on which Young Rider would milk the most in a period of time. It was a ridiculous, hilarious end to the evening!

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B.C.Y.R. encourages coaches and parents to contact them about programs and to request the learning opportunities they seek. Rider development clinics with people such as Ashleigh are offered throughout the year. Says Ashleigh Luca Tyson, “I really enjoy coming to BC and working with such talented, dedicated and coachable Young Riders and Juniors. B.C.Y.R. puts on a wonderful clinic where the parents, and often the coaches, have been very involved. The kids are always beautifully turned out and such ambassadors for the Dressage sport. I look forward to seeing them excel as riders and horsemen and women in the future!”

The clinics are a very affordable, well-priced way for developing riders to receive an excellent training opportunity. All youths, on any kind of horse, are welcome in this programme — it isn’t just for the fancy horses! The clinics are an opportunity for kids to form a bond with other riders in their peer group and develop sense of “Team” within the riding community. This is a great programme and the Gaitpost is very pleased to help such a good organization for their efforts in improving the Dressage experience for our young riders. There were so many wonderful winners, we wish we could have photos of all of you in the magazine! Nina Urff, Leslie Luca, and Sheryal Ann Dodd, to name a few of the adults involved, are to be highly recommended for their enthusiasm and hard work that they pour into B.C.Y.R.!

sophie o’Bray and nina urff

tristi Allwood with nina urff

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clinician Ashleigh luca tyson has a go at Bessie the cow

Multiple award winner colby dodd, making it easy for nina to reach!

Grace robson and nina

B.c.y.r. AwArds 2015 GOLD AWARD young Rider Grand Prix – Colby Dodd on Capri

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MOST IMPROVED RIDERS Rachel MacDonald and Ubaldi Sydney edwards with Wellgrande (Awarded jointly, nominated by Rebecca Gerrard) BRONZE AWARD Training Level – Layla Robson on Birkfell Tulip; Grace Robson on Catch 22 First Level – Amy Cook on Dexterity; Grace Robson on Catch 22 FeI Children’s Layla Robson on Simply Marvellous Training Freestyle – Layla Robson on BIrkfell Tulip First Level Freestyle – Amy Cook on Dexterity

SILVER SONATA Sophie o’Bray and Trevor – nominated by Marcie Doiron Doyle

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Headline News continued from page 11 2015 for consistently failing to observe the FEI Rules and Regulations over a period of several years and for allowing a number of Endurance events to proceed without accurate timing systems.

The FEI Tribunal has also issued a decision in the case against Ali Mohammed Al Muhairi (UAE) regarding breaches of the terms of a four-year suspension imposed in March 2012 following an Equine Anti-Doping Rules violation. Under the terms of the suspension, Mr Al Muhairi was not allowed to participate in any capacity or be present at any Event authorized or organized by the FEI, other than as a spectator.

Karen Pavicic Dubbed “Premier Equestrian” at the 2016 Adequan Global Dressage Festival Premier Equestrian, manufacturer of horse arenas, arena footing, and jumps, is spending the winter honoring riders who are most deserving of the title of “Premier Equestrian” at the Adequan Global Dressage Festival in Wellington, Florida. The company believes that a Premier Equestrian is someone who works hard to meet their goals in Dressage competition while never losing their

positive attitude and love for the sport.

Karen Pavicic, an accomplished Canadian Grand Prix dressage competitor, was chosen as the newest winner of the Premier Equestrian Award at the Adequan Global Dressage Festival. With the upcoming Olympic Games qualification period this July, Pavicic has focused her goals on achieving her personal best in the show ring this winter. Premier Equestrian, an innovative company known for providing advanced riding arena systems, recognized Pavicic for her drive, sportsmanship, and achievements in the Dressage world by presenting her with the Premier Equestrian Award, which included a tri-coloured ribbon, an engraved plaque, and the title of “Premier Equestrian.”

After a successful 2015 season with her 11-yearold Oldenburg Don Daiquiri (Don Cardinale x Rubinstein I), Pavicic is back this 2016 winter season with strong performances. “My goal this season is to achieve my personal best,” Pavicic stated. “So far that’s been working out quite well, the first show this 2016 season we had a personal best of over 70 percent in the Grand Prix, Grand Prix Special, and over 73 percent in the Grand Prix Freestyle.”

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Her good sportsmanship attitude is another reason she was chosen for the Premier equestrian Award. “The biggest thing that I have learned from past mishaps in the ring,” Pavicic said, “is that my horse has to go out there and enjoy what he does every day. It can’t be done from force or pressure, or being too competitive. He has to want to come out here and do it. It’s not really about how I do in the end, it’s about how I am feeling about my performance. If I felt like we had a good a partnership and performance in the ring, that is satisfying to me. If we do well, then that’s just icing on the cake.”

Pavicic also works hand in hand to promote the advancement of Canadian dressage in the world rankings with the Canadian Dressage Athlete Assistance Program (C-DAAP). She previously received funds from C-DAAP, which helped to further her skills by training and competing overseas and widening her international presence in Dressage.

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Ultrasound is an invaluable tool in many stages of the breeding process.

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VET’SVIEW

Reproductive Problems: What’s New, and What Hasn’t Changed by Dr. Eric Martin, dvm

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hy didn’t my mare catch?” This is a commonly asked question by many mare owners throughout the breeding season.

Overall pregnancy rates in the world fall in the category of 70-75%. Which means out of 100 mares bred, 20-30 of those mares will not be pregnant at the end of the season. Most horse owners in our area aren’t breeding 100 mares, they are breeding one or two. So, when your mare doesn’t get pregnant, it feels like 0%. Without getting into an in-depth discussion on reproductive efficiency (first cycle pregnancy rates vs seasonal pregnancy rates), let’s look at some of the causes that can affect breeding your mare. There are two conditions that are commonly reported to be the most costly and most frustrating to mare owners: Irregular cycling and Endometritis.

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they are independent of each other.

Irregular Cycling Mares are what we call seasonal breeders.

Mares will come into estrus (heat) as the daylight increases and (most) will go out of their estrous cycle as the daylight shortens. This gives us a typical breeding season from March until August.

Typical of all things man-made, some people want a foal in January or February, which makes things more challenging.

Transitional Heat Cycles The first and the last estrous cycles of the year are called transitional periods, and they can vary in length from two to six weeks before ovulating.

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A 70-75% overall world pregnancy rate means not every breeding has a happy ending.

be very costly and time-consuming. It is best to wait to make sure that your mare is not in a transitional heat period. To speed up the transitional period you can increase the amount of light (16 hours) the mare is exposed to. This usually takes around 60 days, so start early. There has been a lot of research into various hormones to help bring mares into heat. Although some are effective, none of them are as good or as reliable as utilizing the amount of daylight.

Hemorrhagic Follicles Sometimes when your mare ovulates, she may bleed excessively into the follicle. These are known as Hemorrhagic Follicles (HAF, Autumn Follicle, persistent anovulatory follicles). This can occur in 5-8% of ovulations. This presents a problem because it can take a long time for the hematoma to regress which will keep the mare from cycling again. Almost all hematomas will regress naturally with time, but this can vary from one to six weeks on average. Hormone therapy is sometimes useful, but not reliable in all cases. Prostaglandins, progesterone and progesterone/estradiol all have been used with varied success. www.gaitpost.com

Diestral Follicles Sometimes mares will ovulate a normal follicle and develop a normal corpus luteum, but during the diestral phase, they will develop another follicle. If this follicle develops and also ovulates and forms a corpus luteum, the mare may not exhibit normal signs of estrus. This may present a challenge when trying to determine when she is in heat and the optimal time to ship semen. In some mares this happens regularly and goes undetected, whereas in others it can complicate timing of insemination.

Endometritis Endometritis is an inflammatory condition of the lining of the uterus. This can be infectious (bacteria, fungi, yeast, etc.) or it can be non-infectious (post mating; semen, urine, air).

This is the most common cause of non-pregnant mares. A variety of factors can contribute to your mare developing either form of endometritis: age, perineal conformation, number of pregnancies, individual immune systems, poor uterine contractility, poor lymphatic drainage, and degenerative changes to the uterus. One or more of

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difficult to treat as well. Recently, there are two things that have caught the interest of researchers in this area: mucous and biofilm. The body normally produces mucous to aid in the removal of contaminants, however in persistent inflammation, the uterus may be producing too much mucous or too little mucous. This has been correlated with chronic endometritis and associated specifically with bacteria (E. coli and Strep. sp).

The bacteria themselves may also be secreting a biofilm around themselves making them difficult to culture and resistant to treatment. New ways to diagnose and treat these mares are mentioned below.

The tools used to diagnose your mare may include ultrasounds (sometimes repeatedly), uterine cultures (double guarded swab, cytology brush, low volume uterine lavage, biopsy), uterine cytology (to determine cell types), uterine biopsy (to look at pathology of the uterus), and hysteroscopy.

The end result of a successful breeding makes the persistence and dedication worthwhile.

Vet’s View continued from page 17 these conditions can make getting to the root of the problem difficult.

All mares develop an endometritis after being bred (live cover or artificial insemination) and most mares will be able to remove the inflammation on their own without any intervention within 24 hours of being bred. If a mare continues to have inflammation beyond this time, she may be called “a susceptible mare” or “a problem mare”. If the inflammation is allowed to persist, then bacterial overgrowth can become a problem and an infected uterus is the result. As alluded to previously, an infected and/or persistently inflamed uterus may also cause the estrous cycle to become abnormal.

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Treatment Treating the “susceptible” mare is not an easy undertaking and may take several attempts and combinations of therapy to be successful. This takes a commitment from both the veterinarian as well as the owner as positive results are not always guaranteed. Treatment is aimed at correcting any conformational defects, removing contaminants and treating infections.

Mares that develop post mating endometritis should have limited number of inseminations or covers. They should be evaluated anywhere from four to 24 hours post-insemination with an ultrasound and treated with uterine lavage and either oxytocin or prostaglandin depending on ovulation status. Uterine lavage helps with mechanical evacuation of inflammation in the uterus and oxytocin/prostaglandins help with uterine contractility to further facilitate uterine clearance. Uterine lavage can be repeated for up to three days post ovulation without any negative consequence to the pregnancy.

Several novel therapies are currently being utilized as well to help with increased mucous

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production and for bacteria that produce biofilms. The more promising ones seem to be Nacetylcysteine to decrease mucous production prior to breeding, and Tris-EDTA to help breakdown the biofilm and remove resistant pathogens such as E. coli and P. aeruginosa. These are both used as an infusion into the uterus after uterine lavage. It is always best to choose antibiotics based on culture and sensitivity if possible and sometimes it is necessary to treat mares on one cycle and breed the following cycle. The uterus can benefit from a period of rest and healing.

Another treatment that has garnered a lot of attention in recent years has been the use of kerosene infusion into the uterus. This acts like dilation and curettage in humans. It chemically strips cells off the endometrium and then the uterus is allowed to regenerate those cells over a period of time. A small research study has shown improved conception rates in barren chronically infected mares. The effects on fertility is not quite understood at this point in time and more research needs to be done.

Breeding horses takes commitment, pas-

sion, and a strong constitution. The above is only a short list of problems related to reproduction but account for the majority of issues we routinely see. In most instances, things go completely normal from start to finish; however in some mares, things can go from bad to worse very quickly. Emotions run high and to be honest, sometimes so do the costs. Irregular cycles and endometritis have been around for as long as breeding horses has, and will continue to be a thorn in all of our sides. Persistence, dedication and realistic expectations are all part of the breeding game.

Eric Martin DVM, CAc, cVSMT: Dr. Martin pursued veterinary medicine by attending Kansas State University Veterinary School. While there, he was given the opportunity to further his education through externships in the northeast, at Mid Atlantic Equine Medical Center. After graduating, he accepted an associate position in a sport horse practice in central Connecticut where he worked for 3 years prior to moving to the Fraser Valley in British Columbia. He pursued his interest in the sport horse world by becoming certified in Acupuncture and Chiropractic procedures.

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News from the Cariboo Submitted by Cat Armitage

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have been a long time reader of the Gaitpost and thought maybe it was time to be a contributor.

Last year I moved from the coast up to the beautiful area called Lone Butte just outside of 100 Mile House. Some thought I was a bit crazy to be moving up here, but I have no regrets. I love the four seasons, the colourful fall and the beautiful white winter and so do the horses. No more standing around with blankets in the rain. And it was only because of the move that I noticed there is never much submitted from the Interior areas to the Gaitpost so I hope to do my part and let you know what is happening up here.

In the 100 Mile House area, we have a group called the 100 Mile and District Outriders. This group consists of a wide variety of horse people interested in every equestrian sport. This year the group is working on expanding the rodeo arena and also in developing a 150 x 80 trail arena with some new Mountain Trail obstacles. Starting in April there is a “Ride a Test, Scribe a Test and Judge a Test” clinic planned. Our show season starts in May with the first fun show known as the “Wild & Woolly” on May 8th. The BIGGEST event of the month takes place on the May long weekend. It is the 50th Anniversary of the Little Britches Rodeo on the Saturday and Sunday followed by a Gymkhana on the Monday. We also 20

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have a Dressage and jumping clinic on May 27th to 29th. Western flat lessons will also be offered and we are hoping to add a horse agility clinic on this weekend so there will be lots to do!

In June, there is the annual Fun and Frolic Spring show offering in hand and jumping classes on the Saturday and English and Western classes on the Sunday. June 24th to 26th is a Mountain Trail Clinic with Debbie Hughes (check out her website www.bcmusicman.ca/ hughesqh or her Facebook page). Mountain Trail competitions are extremely popular in the US (take a look at the Oregon Horse Center or check it out on youtube.com ) and now there will be a circuit starting here in BC. July we are planning a Dressage clinic and possibly a Dressage test schooling day and jumper rounds day.

The August Classic Hunter/Jumper show, which this year will be part of the BC Interior Hunter/ Jumper circuit, takes place August 19th to 21st.

But we are not done yet. September 9th to 11th we will be hosting the Autumn Leaves Three Day Dressage and Hack Show. This show will be offering both English and Western Dressage. And just when you thought we were done, we are planning a fall tack sale at the lovely Foothills Equestrian Centre just off of Horse Lake Road!

Most of our events are listed in the Gaitpost calendar, so go to Gaitpost.com to see more information! To learn more about the Outriders, you can check out our website “100mileout riders.com” or our Facebook page. And we are always interested in ideas for clinics and shows.

If you have any suggestions, please email us at 100mileoutriders@gmail.com. We can’t wait to hear from you!!!

If you are interested in Driving Events, there are three planned for at Huber Farms in 70 Mile House. The May long weekend is a driving clinic (May 19th to 23rd) and competition, July 15th to 17th is another driving competition and they end their season with a competition in October.

So for now, that is what is happening up in the Cariboo. We may be really spread out but we do keep active. Wishing everyone the best for the 2016 Horse Show season!

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n anonymous racehorse breeder has donated $20 million to Colorado State University to build a state-of-the-art regenerative medicine research facility, fulfilling a $65 million matching challenge from lead donors and fellow horse aficionados John and Leslie Malone.

In December 2014, the Malones pledged a record-breaking $42.5 million for the planned facility, prompted by their interest in stem-cell therapy and its effectiveness in treating equine joint problems. The Malones raise world-class Dressage horses and Thoroughbred racehorses.

The generous donations allow construction of the CSU Institute for Biologic Translational Therapies, which promises to tap the body’s healing powers for innovative treatments that improve animal and human health. Ground-

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breaking will occur later this year; an exact date has not been set.

“We are deeply grateful for another tremendous gift to help establish the Institute for Biologic Translational Therapies,” CSU President Tony Frank said. “This support, combined with the transformational gift from John and Leslie Malone, will advance Colorado State’s work in a new era of veterinary and translational medicine.”

Faculty with the Orthopaedic Research Center, in the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, developed the vision for the institute as part of their focus on equine musculoskeletal problems; other CSU faculty with

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Philanthropists John and Leslie Malone pledged $42.5 million for the new research facility. They challenged CSU to raise $32.5 million to match the amount that they directed to facility construction.

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The leader in planning the new research institute has been Dr. Wayne McIlwraith, a University Distinguished Professor, Barbara Cox Anthony University Chair in Orthopaedic Research, and international pioneer of arthroscopic surgery and joint disease research in the horse. McIlwraith is founding director of CSU’s Orthopaedic Research Center and has worked with other faculty in the center to pursue regenerative treatments to augment surgery and to hasten recov-

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ery from injury and joint disease; these include stem-cell and gene therapy, specialized tissue replacement, and use of novel proteins. McIlwraith and his veterinary colleagues have treated joint problems in horses owned by the Malones and by the anonymous donor.

“We are very thankful for these supporters, who have seen the potential for regenerative therapies in the successful treatment of equine athletes,” McIlwraith said. “Our new Institute for Biologic Translational Therapies will propel our work by investigating regenerative therapies for a wide range of disease.”

The Malones’ earlier gift of $42.5 million provides $32.5 million for construction of a building featuring laboratories, specialized surgical suites, and conference space for veterinarians and physicians, as well as $10 million for institute operations over the first five years.

The lead gift required $32.5 million in matching donations, amounting to $65 million for building construction. The challenge has been fulfilled in just over a year with the $20 million gift from the anonymous donor and $12.5 million from other donors and the university.

Olympian Ashley Holzer Begins U.S. Citizenship with Custom Saddlery MVR Award Four-time Canadian Dressage Olympian Ashley Holzer has a lot to celebrate this month, and Custom Saddlery has decided to celebrate with her. As she continues to compete successfully at the Adequan Global Dressage Festival in Wellington, Florida, the talented Grand Prix Dressage rider Holzer officially became a United

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States citizen just weeks ago. Custom Saddlery, the Official Saddle of the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF), gave Holzer a warm welcome as a new U.S. citizen by presenting her with the Custom Saddlery MVR (Most Valuable Rider) Award at the international winter show series.

The Custom Saddlery MVR Award is given to riders who are in the forefront of the sport of Dressage, with high scores and superb horsemanship. Holzer received an embroidered Custom Saddlery saddle pad, bag, towel, and ribbon as the newest MVR Award recipient.

The Custom Saddlery MVR Award added to an already very exciting month for Holzer. “I just became an American citizen, and I’m so excited,” shared Holzer, who lives in Florida. “I’ve lived here for a very, very long time, and my children were always saying to me, ‘Mom, it’s crazy you’re not American!’ I love this country; I love all of the opportunities it has given me. I’m very thrilled to be a citizen.”

Holzer is planning a summer trip to Europe with a few friends to compete in the European Dressage circuit. “We’re going to check off that bucket list dream of going to Europe with a bunch of friends and showing.”

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HORSE COUNCIL BC NEWS horse council Bc heritage circuit & championships BC Heritage is a provincial program designed to showcase the diverse riding disciplines across British Columbia.

Horse Council BC supports community horse clubs, and encourages riders, coaches and breeders to achieve personal success while having fun at competitions at an introductory or grassroots level.

BC Heritage is one of the most affordable championship circuits in BC that encourages participation and develops riding skills. Go western, english, hunter, hack, jumper, dressage, vault and drive! Any breed of horse and competitors of all ages and skill levels can participate in the qualifiers and be a part of BC Heritage.

There is plenty of opportunity to qualify for the year end BC Heritage Championships held each July with $10,000 dollars in prize money! The annual BC Heritage Championships rewards riders, owners and trainers for their dedication having qualified locally at a minimum number of qualifier competitions throughout the province of BC.

how do you Get to the Bc heritage championships?

MReC will once again host the Championships in 2016, all you have to do is enter! Just complete the Championships entry form and indicate what TWo qualifying shows you attended. That’s it! you are ‘qualified’! The qualifying season begins and ends June 25th of the current year. To find a qualifying competition go to www.hcbc.ca for a list of horse shows identified as BC Heritage Qualifiers.

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Industry News continued from page 23 search Centre (IDRC) with support from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Global Affairs Canada (GAC), launched their Livestock Vaccine Innovation Fund (LVIF).

This 5.5-year, $57 million partnership will improve the health of livestock and the livelihoods of farmers. It will spark the discovery of new vaccines and delivery methods for neglected livestock diseases. Existing vaccines will also be made more accessible, safer, and affordable for small-scale farmers in sub-Saharan Africa and South and South East Asia — two-thirds of whom are women.

Livestock provide both income and nutrition for more than 1 billion farmers globally including 300 million poor livestock keepers and their families. Livestock also provide a source of social and economic well-being for farmers’ families in sub-Saharan Africa and South and South East Asia. Healthy livestock help to reverse the cycle of poverty. However, one quarter of the animals owned by poor livestock keepers die from dis-

ease. Those diseases that do not lead to death can result in decreased productivity or can be passed on to humans, causing serious illness or death.

The fund will focus on developing innovative solutions for neglected livestock diseases. Vaccine researchers will work with manufacturers and distributors to develop and bring to market safe, affordable and effective vaccines.

“Healthy livestock is critical to improving farmers’ livelihoods and making sure communities have enough nutritious food to eat,” says IDRC President, Jean Lebel. “This fund, which brings together the know-how of farmers with scientific evidence from research, represents a significant contribution to improving the livelihoods of millions of small-scale farmers in Africa and Asia.”

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Serving all facets of the equine industry — from hobby barns to large professional operations, Farnam is one of the most widely recognized names in the equine animal health care industry.

In addition to distributors and mass merchants across the U.S., Farnam products are also sold in Canada, Puerto Rico, Central and South America, Europe, and the Middle and Far East.

To mark this milestone 70th anniversary, Farnam will be offering special celebration offers throughout the year on their Facebook page, their free Life With Horses newsletter, and at equine events across the country.

The mission of Farnam is to improve the lives of horses, from head to hoof, inside and out. To that end, the company continually strives to create innovative products that support the horse’s overall health and comfort in both the pleasure and performance horse markets. For more information on Farnam products visit www.farnam. com.

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he first product is one that we bought two years ago, to try to slow down the intake of some of the “easy keepers” (read “fat”) horses on my farm. I have a hard time NOT feeding, as I hate seeing them standing there in their paddocks with nothing to do, and, knowing the benefits and natural needs of a horse to eat consistently throughout the day, I end up incurring chiding from my vet about my ‘well-rounded’ horses… The KiwiFeeder seemed a great solution — a fixed, hard plastic container and a plate with hole sizes that determine the speed of eating, and are related to the size of the horse that is using it. We fed our chubby friends the right amount of hay, but found it lasted roughly twice as long, keeping them busy, happy, and content much longer than when just fed on the ground. We have very little waste under normal circumstances since we feed often and on clean hogfuel anyway, and feed high quality hay, but I can see easily that this would reduce wastage in a big way compared to feeding on muddy ground, or in windy areas, or

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when you have to feed a lot, but less often — the KiwiFeeder would stop it being strewn everywhere, and trampled into the ground. Also, coarser hay would be contained, and more easily cleaned up. With our paddock setup, and the fact that most of our horses have shoes, a slow feed haynet outside just isn’t possible.

I also prefer to have horses eating off the ground, which means less dust or spore ingestion, less eye irritation, and a healthy, natural ability to drain the sinus and nasal passages.

We have friends with in and out stalls, ie with paddocks attached, and they attached the KiwiFeeder to a corner in their stalls, so the horses always had hay available inside, keeping the paddocks and stalls free from wasted hay. We chose not to use the Feeder inside, because we have large horses and normal 12x12 stalls, and wastage when inside has always been minimal. Outside is where they work ideally for us, and our paddocks are separate from the stalls. I can see these working as well if the horses

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We ran into Shawn, the company owner, at one of the Mane Events, and he told us of their newest feeder, the HelixFeeder. It was developed to combine the collapsibility of a net or bag feeder with the durability of a KiwiFeeder. Best of all it is safe for shod horses. The ballistic mesh that the feeder is made from prevents sand from entering the feeder and keeps hay within the feeder, even alfalfa fines. The mesh will not tear, run, rot or absorb water and it stays flexible to –40°C. The feed plate is 1/2 inch thick plastic, and the mare that we tried it with gave it a good test, because she pawed and banged it around her paddock for hours on end, for weeks, and didn’t damage it at all. Because of the materials used in the feeder, with a built-in drainage system, it also makes soaking hay really easy.

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It can hold up to 60 lbs of hay when expanded, and very easy and fast to load with hay.

Another cool thing about the HelixFeeder is that the feeder can be used to feed from the ground or it can be hung in a trailer or stall and used in a horizontal position. It works with any size of horse because the height of feeder is determined by how much hay you place in it. The feed plate holes are also sized to the horse you are feeding, so they can’t get feet or teeth stuck.

Pricewise, the Kiwi and HelixFeeders aren’t what I would consider cheap, but they are comparable in price to the better slow feed haynets, without the haynet drawbacks, and good quality is never cheap anyway! They last, and they will pay for themselves in not very much time. Our KiwiFeeders have withstood two years of use, with no problems, other than one (out of many) which had the plate really chewed by a horse — odd, but to be expected with some horses, I guess — the good thing is replacement plates and parts are easily obtained, as they are made here in Canada.

In summary, the KiwiFeeder and HelixFeeder are useful additions to your barn. They can solve a lot of feeding difficulties such as time and timing, quantity, feeding surface, slowfeeding at shows, or respiratory difficulties from feeding high off the ground. Definitely worth considering! Contact kiwifeeder@gmail.com or find Kiwi Feeder on Facebook for more information.

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Foxstone Winter Series

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ollowing last year’s success, Foxstone Stables once again hosted a winter hunter series.

Three shows were held on October 18th, November 22nd, and March 6th, followed by a banquet and awards presentation on March 9, 2016.

Foxstone Stables is a full service, premiere equestrian facility located in the heart of the Glenora Valley, (close to Duncan, BC). Along with a staff of nine, the facility is managed by Owner/ Trainer/Coach, Norah Ross (who is also a L3, EC Coach and Provincial H/J Judge).

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trian facility.

The beautiful, spacious grounds provided ample room for trucks, horse trailers and spectator parking. There is a 130' x 280' GGT & sand outdoor warm-up ring and a beautiful 80' x 220' GGT & sand indoor.

In spite of crisp, cold winter conditions (which made for very fresh horses) in December, and heavy rain and stormy weather in March, all three shows were well attended with an average of over 50 entries per show.

A number of coaches brought students. Of note, were Cathie Newman of Milshaw Meadows (Shawnigan Lake), Chris Cowland of Sproat Meadows (Merville/Courtenay), Lynne Adams, (Duncan), Kerry Bass, (Cobble Hill), Rachel Was-

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FOXSTONE WINTER SERIES RESULTS

Foxstone Stable Schooling Show Series October 18, 2015 Champion X Pole: Sahara Dune / Celia Allpress Reserve Champion: Tabby Cat / Olivia Sommers Champion 2' Hunter: Happy Feet / Terlee O’Hare Reserve: Brown Sugar / Zoey Harris Champion 2'3" Hunter: Cherry / Anastasia Glerup Reserve: Close Call / Brynn James Champion 2'6" Hunter: Prince Charming / Gracie O’Connell; Reserve: Arielle / Sydney Levirs Champion 2'9" Hunter: Papageno / Nathan Ham Reserve: One Above / Amy Grue Champion 3' Hunter: Daglas / Lauren Neal Reserve: Bella Ragazza / Cassandra Priest

Foxstone Winter Series Show Champions · March 6, 2016 Champion Poles: Madison Hagel / West Abby Liski Reserve: Madison Porter / Brown Sugar Champion X-Pole: Celia Allpress / Sahara Dune Reserve: Tori Raymond / Nacho Pony Champion 2' Hunter: Luv Bug / Owner Patti Gingras / Rider Karlene Neuffer; Reserve: Breanna Wikkerink / Sea to Sky Champion 2'3" Hunter: Jody Patsch / Second Debut; Reserve: Brynn James / Close Call Champion 2'6" Hunter: Peyton Hoss / Espoir Reserve: Natalie Craig / Seaforth Scout Champion 2'9" Hunter: Erin Baldry / Paridigm Reserve: Hunter Winship/ Alice Champion 3' Hunter: Quiet Please / Owner Tina Allen / Rider Karlene Neuffer; Reserve: Cassandra Priest / Bella Ragazza

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sman, (Shawnigan Mercedes McLean Cricket, showing Lake), and Janine and perseverance.

Wittich (Sooke).

Norah Ross of Foxstone had a number of students riding as well.

Other riders came from Galaway Farm (Cedar), Shawnigan Lake School, and Mill Bay School. Each Karleen Neuffer on QP rider was given a credit towards an entry for the following show along with a draw prize for full entry into the shows.

Classes ranged from Poles to 3'3" Hunters.

There were classes offered for every level Amy Martin on Audi of horse and rider.

The beautiful flowing courses were designed by internationally known Course Designer, Peter Holmes.

Norah Ross (who wears many hats at Foxstone besides being an owner, trainer and chief cupcake maker), worked tirelessly ensuring the facility, and the jumps were fully decorated in seasonal theme (Halloween, Christmas and then, Easter).

There were two heated upper viewing areas and an amazing concession put on by the Doman family, (serving everything from Foxdogs to Norah’s homemade cupcakes).

Proceeds from the cupcakes sales went to the SPCA Cupcake Campaign.

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Every detail was well planned and organized to ensure that everyone was comfortable and felt welcome.

The season opener was held in conjunction with a used tack sale which was very popular.

Zjaya Doman There were draw and Quest prizes for entries into the following shows as well as incentives for each entrant. All in all, there was something for everyone.

The October show was judged

by Bridget Flynn of Nanoose Bay, BC. November’s was Judy Cumming of Victoria, BC and the last show in March was judged by Berry Hykin from Victoria as well.

The shows received generous sponsorships; which, in turn ensured there would be beautiful ribbons, prizes and awards for the participants.

Sponsors included Foxstone, Antares, Recovery EQ, Duncan White-Spot, Glenora Store, Shar Kare Feeds, Treasured Memories, Buckerfields, Dr. Danielle Fritz, Queen Margaret’s School, The Edwardson Family, Candahale Holdings Ltd, and also, special thanks and apprecation to the many volunteers and helpers who stepped in to give a hand.

There were champion and reserve champion awards for each of the shows and points accumulated towards the year end high point awards.

A banquet and awards ceremony was held in Duncan on March 9th at the Quamichan Inn. Nathan Hamm & Papageno

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FOXSTONE RESULTS CONTINUED Champion 2'9": Kilimanjaro / Lindsey Rutledge Reserve: Aztec / Zjaya Doman Champion 3': Ragazzo / Owner: Cheyenne Djunaidi / Rider: Teresa Duerden; Reserve: Quiet Please / Owner: Tina Allen / Rider: Tom Rose Champion 3'3": Dagles / Lauren Neil Reserve: Khainte / Owner: Foxstone / Rider: Teresa Duerden; Reserve: Lord Only Nose / Angie Hale

Foxstone Stable Schooling Show Series Awards Night Poles Division: Champion Madison Hagel / West Abby Lisky; Res. Champion Madison Porter / Brown Sugar; 3rd Ada Lipka / Sir Winston; 4th Morgan Van Hecke / Good as Gold X-Pole Division: Champion Celia Allpress / Sahara Dune; Res. Champion Tori Raymond / Nacho Pony; 3rd Kailyn Daines / Something Special; 4th Ella English / All Dressed up 2' Hunter Division: Champion Laina Visser / Bubble Gum; Res. Champion Breanna Wikkerink / Sea to Sky; 3rd Sarah Lindstein / Honey Bunches of Oats; 4th Zoey Harris / Brown Sugar 2'3" Hunter Division: Champion Brynn James / Close Call; Res. Champion / Jody Patsch / Second Debut; 3rd Laina Visser / Bubble Gum; 4th Madelynn Pollock / Gem 2'6" Hunter Division: Champion Natalie Craig / Seaforth Scout; Res. Champion Payton Hogg / Espoir; 3rd Erin Baldry / Paradigm; 4th Ashley Lethbridge / Tony 2'9" Hunter Division: Champion Erin Baldry / Paridigm; Res. Champion Lindsey Rutledge / Killimanjaro; 3rd Nathan Ham / Papageno; 4th Zjaya Doman / Aztec 3' Hunter Division: Champion Tom Rose / Quiet Please / Owner Tina Allen; Res Champion Cassandra Priest / Bella Ragazza; 3rd Sarah Clark / Willie Ketchem; 4th Lauren Neal / Dagles 3'3" Hunter Division: Champion Lauren Neal / Dagles; Res. Champion Angie Hale/ Lord Only Nose; 3rd Foxstone Team / Khiante

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DISCIPLINEREPORTS What’s Happening in all the Disciplines

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Marcus Ehning rode Cornado NRW to win the Rolex Grand Prix at Indoor Brabant in the Netherlands.

Marcus Ehning wins Rolex Grand Prix at Indoor Brabant

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he world’s best riders gave everything to win the CSI5* Rolex Grand Prix with competitors from 13 different nations from as far as Australia, USA and Qatar. The Netherlands were the strongest represented with the home nation fielding 11 riders, followed by Germany with six and Belgium with five world-class combinations.

The Louis Koninckx designed course was a challenging and technical one for the riders, who had to tackle a 13-fence first course set with a very tight time. From the 40 starters, just 12 went clear and within the time to make it through to the jump-off.

It was not to be for 2015 winner Daniel Deusser from Germany, riding Cornet D’Amour, who just tipped one fence down in the second round.

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battled it out for the Rolex Grand Prix prize.

The passionate home fans had to settle for a third place with Willem Greve finishing less than one second behind the German pair of Ehning and Dreher, with only four riders managing a double-clear. In ninth position was Rolex Testimonee, and the first and only winner of the Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping, Scott Brash, who had one fence down early in the jump-off round.

Eric Lamaze Dominates with Fourth WEF Challenge Cup Victory Eric Lamaze won the $130,000 Ruby et Violette WEF Challenge Cup Round VII held Thursday, February 25, at the 12-week Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington, FL. The win marked the fourth time so far this season that the Canadian Olympic Champion has scored victory in

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Canadian Olympic Champion Eric Lamaze scored his fourth victory in the $130,000 Ruby et Violette WEF Challenge Cup.

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the weekly Ruby et Violette WEF Challenge Cup. Riding Fine Lady 5, Lamaze was one of 29 entries to jump clear over the track set by course designer Santiago Varela of Spain. Returning 15th in the jump-off order, Lamaze used Fine Lady 5’s naturally quick pace to full advantage, turning in a blistering time of 36.60 seconds to move to the top of the leaderboard. His time would prove unbeatable, with Todd Minikus of the United States coming closest riding Quality Girl in a time of 37.42 seconds. Lamaze’s 2015 Pan American Games gold medal teammate and fellow Artisan Farms rider Tiffany Foster of North Vancouver, BC, took third with a time of 37.77 seconds riding Victor for owner Artisan Farms and Torrey Pines Stable.

“I thought the course was nice but it walked a little bit light for a five-star and for that kind of money,” explained Lamaze. “In the end, there were a lot of clears. The jump-off almost became another class so the strategy was quite simple.

Whenever you are in a jump-off like that, you basically just go as fast as you think your horse can go and hope that some of the forward distances keep showing up. With her, I can really trust her and show her some hard angles and believe that she will do the right thing. I was on the right horse for a jump-off with so many in it.

“I don’t think there is a rider who is going to tell you they didn’t take any risk going at that speed in the jump-off,” continued Lamaze, who left many onlookers, including his fellow competitors, in awe of his incredible performance. “A lot of it becomes about risk and what you are willing to risk. That is how you win these classes.”

show jumping results ROLEX GRAND PRIX 2016 RESULTS 1. Marcus Ehning (GER), riding Cornado NRW; 2. Hans-Dieter Dreher (GER), riding Cool and Easy; 3. Willem Greve (NED), riding Carambole N.O.P.; 4. Jos Verlooy (NED), riding Sunshine; 5. Simon Delestre (FRA), riding Qlassic Bois Margot; 6. Daniel Deusser (GER), riding Cornet D’Amour; 7. Penelope Leprevost (FRA), riding Vagabond de la Pomme; 8. Gert Jan Bruggink (NED), riding Vampire; 9. Scott Brash (GBR), riding Hello Forever; 10. Leopold Van Asten (NED), riding VDL Groep Zidane N.O.P.

Dressage report Minderhoud and van Silfhout make it a Dutch one-two at Den Bosch Hans Peter Minderhoud steered Glock’s Flirt to a stylish victory at the ninth qualifying leg of the Reem Acra FEI World Cup Dressage 2015/2016 Western European League on home ground at ‘sHertogenbosch, The Netherlands. And there was even more for the Dutch to celebrate when Diederik van Silfhout finished a close second with a lovely performance from Arlando NOP. Spanish veteran and reigning European individual bronze medallist, Beatriz Ferrer-Salt, lined up third with Delgado while Belgium’s Fanny Verliefden made a big impression with the mare, AnDiscipline Reports continued on page 34

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Hans Peter Minderhoud steered Glock’s Flirt to a stylish victory at the ninth and last qualifying leg of the Reem Acra FEI World Cup Dressage 2015/2016 Western European League.

Discipline Reports continued from page 33 narico, to fill fourth spot. A total of 14 horse-andrider combinations from eight nations lined out in this last qualifier ahead of the Reem Acra FEI World Cup Dressage 2016 Final which begins in Gothenburg, Sweden in just 12 days time and, for some, there was a lot hanging in the balance. But Minderhoud has enjoyed a great season and this result sent him rocketing back up to second place on the Western European League table which has concluded with Germany’s Isabell Werth taking pole position after another winter of great sport.

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old bay mare’s big, open action producing extravagant half-pass and great passage and piaffe.

This is a pair just brimming with promise for the future, but as the Belgian put a handsome 77.950 on the board it was van Silfhout who still held the lead with the only mark of 80 percent. Last man in however, Minderhoud would put paid to that.

Only 0.4 points separated him from Spain’s Ferrer-Salat in yesterday’s Grand Prix, but he enjoyed a bigger winning margin over his fellowcountryman with a Freestyle that oozed class and confidence. The chestnut stallion cruised through his trotwork, showed enormous power in piaffe and breezed through his tempi-changes for a winning score of 81.775 and maximum qualifying points. He’s really looking forward to the Reem Acra 2016 Final now.

“It’s happening a month earlier than normal so that’s great because it’s close to the end of the season and my horse is feeling really good!” Minderhoud said today. “He’s never difficult, he’s a really hard-working boy, he’s a sweet boy, and I felt we did two really super tests here” he added.

Minderhoud is completely focused on travelling to the Final with Flirt who also competed at the Reem Acra 2015 Final in Las Vegas (USA) where the pair finished fifth. And he will be joined at the Swedish venue by his partner and 2010 Reem Acra champion Edward Gal who missed ‘s-Hertogenbosch this weekend after taking a fall from a young horse at home during the week. “It’s three days later now and Edward is still sore and stiff but there are no broken bones, so he’s definitely going to be in Gothenburg!”

Minderhoud said.

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April News New Course Design Clinic for Coaches and Riders

Join clinicians Evie Frisque, Sally Sainsbury and Chris Brandt on April 11-12 in Caledon for a course design clinic for riders and coaches. Participants will learn how to effectively walk and analyze courses, analyze a rider on course and how to build courses and tests.

This clinic is open to non-OEF members. Register by April 1 at www.horse.on.ca/event/ the-oef-presents-course-design-the-master-plan.

Get ready for show season with a Hunter/Jumper Judging Clinic

The OEF invites riders, coaches and prospective judges to take part in a Hunter/Jumper Judging Clinic with Barbara Mitchell on May 2-3 in Richmond Hill. This two-day clinic is suitable for prospective judges, fair organizers, saddle clubs and Hunter/Jumper competitors and coaches. It counts towards OEF provincial officials judging accreditation requirements and coaching updating hours. Register by April 18 at www.horse.on.ca/ event/oef-hunterjumper-judging-clinic.

Watch for the OEF at Picov’s Spring Sale

three days of the sale, so be sure to stop by to say hello, renew your membership or join for the first time. For sale details visit www.picovs.ca

Purina to host lunch ‘n’ learn seminar for OEF members

Purina Canada is hosting a Lunch ‘n’ Learn session at the OEF office in Richmond Hill on Saturday, April 23. This month’s topic is feeding for performance and safety. Lunch ‘n’ Learn sessions are free for OEF members and count for coaching updating hours. Space is limited, so please RSVP by emailing m.monardo@horse.on.ca

OEF to host member party on Saturday of Can-Am

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Newsletter | April 2016 Jump Alberta Society is a grassroots not-for-profit charitable Alberta corporation.

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April News THE BC INTERIOR HUNTER JUMPER ASSOCIATION held its last Winter Development Series clear-round day February 21st. It was a good schooling opportunity and everyone had a great time. April 8-10, we are hosting a Jumper Clinic with Ashleigh Charity of Calgary AB. The clinics with Ashleigh are very popular!

The Points Accumulation Shows for 2016 are: Spruce Ridge Pony Club May 13-15 at the Prince George Agriplex; NCBC CADORA June 10-12 at the Prince George Agriplex; Rosenol Performance Horse Summer Show July 8-10 at Rosenol Performance Horses. The BCIHJA Summer Classic August 5-7 (this is a change to reflect a potential conflict with the BC Summer Games); and the BCIHJA Fall Finale September 23-25 — both to be held at the Prince George Agriplex.

The BCIHJA Fall Finale will be a double-points show.

For those who are not familiar with the BCIHJA show format, warm-up rounds are Friday afternoon and evening, Hunters on Saturday and Jumpers on Sunday. Saturday evening is the Specialty Classes: Team Challenges, Mini Prix, and Gambler’s Choice. The Specialty Classes offer great prizes and cash pay-outs, definitely a great evening!

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riderfitness by Sandra Verda Zanatta, Fit To Ride Pilates for Equestrians

Rider Exercises for Injury Prevention Series: The Adductors Squatting adductor stretch

Sitting adductor stretch, side view

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Sitting adductor stretch front view

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ne of the keys to optimal performance for horses of all disciplines is a systematic warm up that involves progressive exercises to effectively warm muscles, reduce tension, improve body mechanics and prevent injuries. This allows them to perform to the best of their ability with ease and efficiency. It is imperative to our horses’ soundness and well-being to ensure that this important step is not neglected; equally important is that riders develop their own personal warm up for the same reasons. Stiff muscles and joints are more susceptible to injuries and resulting tension can transfer to their horses.

Over this series, we are going to look at com-

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mon injuries, aches and pains of equestrians, how to prevent them, and how to improve overall fitness and flexibility.

This month’s focus is the adductors (groin), a common area of stiffness and tightness for riders and an area very susceptible to injury. The adductors are located on the medial side of the thigh. The repetitive use of these muscles when riding, a spook, a fall, an ill-fitting saddle or a horse that is too wide for the rider can all cause a groin strain. There are different degrees of strains and they can take from weeks to months to heal with a high chance of re-injury.

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In spite of hurricane force winds and torrential rain; sixty people attended and everyone had a great evening.

High Point Champion, Reserve Champion and 3rd and 4th prizes were awarded in the divisions from poles to 3'3" Hunters. Four door prizes were awarded and a $100 Gift Certificate from Greenhawk.

Four $200 bursaries were drawn from the Champions and Reserves which were donated

by Queen Margaret’s School, The Edwardson Family, and Dr. Danielle Fritz. These were won

by Lainna Visser, Jody Patsch, Natalie Craig and Erin Baldry.

The Foxstone series was extremely well planned and orchestrated. Norah and her helpers went far beyond the “extra mile” to ensure every detail was considered and that the show ran smoothly. The facilities are absolutely gorgeous and atmosphere was friendly and welcoming.

This was definitely a winter series well worth attending and watching for in the future!

Leg Circle with Flex band Lie flat on your back, with flex band around one foot — keeping pelvis square, straighten one leg and bring it towards ceiling. With the support of the flex band allow leg to open to side and hold for at least 20 seconds, then circle around and back to starting position.

Squatting adductor/groin stretch Stand with feet wide apart, keep one leg straight with foot facing forward, while bending the other leg and turning foot out slightly to the side. Lower your groin towards the ground resting your hands on the bent knee or the ground for support.

Sitting adductor/groin stretch Sit on floor with legs wide apart, place hands in front of you and lower upper body towards floor. If you are unable to sit on the floor in a neutral pelvis and straight legs you can sit on a raised mat.

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Bravada RPH: 10 yo 15.3 hh chestnut KWPN Dutch Warmblood mare (Consul x Watch Me Walk Away) Impressive Jumper with elegant movement. Could have been a top performance horse — we used her as a broodmare and she has produced 5 fancy foals for us. Offspring are flashy and scopey.

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Estemere: 7 yo 16.2 hh KWPN gelding. Upper level prospect for any Jr/Am. Schooling 1st & 2nd level. Athletic, loves Dressage. Schooling shoulder-in, counter canter & flying chgs. Video available. $18,500. Contact 778-999-2692 or bekevafarms@gmail.com. Langley, BC.

Pink Cadillac: 2004 15.3 hh (big barrel) Oldenburg mare. Fabulous 1.10+ Jr/Am Jumper/ Eventer! Sweetheart personality, loves to jump.

Showing in 3'6", schooling 1.20m. Sound & brave. $15,000. Contact 778-999-2692 or bekevafarms@gmail.com. Langley, BC.

Beautiful 2005 15.3 hh Warmblood Jumper mare. Forward, fun jumper. Shown up to 1.1m including BC summer games. Always sound.

Good for vet/farrier. $25,000. Contact Angela (owner) 778-977-2045 ajenkins.rdh@gmail. com or Meghan (trainer) cedarvista@shaw.ca.

Ripley: 2006 16.3 hh CWB gelding. Bold and scopey. Schooling 3'6"-3'9", grids to 4'3".

Shown in the 1.0m, moving to 1.10m. Not working to his potential due to lack of time.

Fancy with tons of presence. $45,000. Contact 250-318-0332 or info@tlcequestrian.ca.

Valenzia: 10 yo (2005) 15.3 hh Holsteiner mare. Has show miles in the Hunters and would be suitable for a Junior/Amateur rider looking to compete in the Jumper, Hunter or Equitation rings.

Very brave and careful over fences with solid flat work. Professionally trained and amateur ridden.

Great in the barn and trailers/hauls out well. Price reduced – asking $15,000. Motivated seller.

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pleaSure Tango: 17 yo 15.3 hh chestnut gelding is looking for a new home. Has done Pony Club, Eventing and Dressage 1st level. Lovely all around horse. Loves trail riding. Confidence builder. Does well with light/medium level work, and still has lots to give. Asking $2,000 but the best home for our boy is the priority. Contact mariette@ericklemm.com.

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prOSpecTS Aloe Vera: 2013 16.3 hh Oldenburg X mare by Sagnol, o/o Canadian Warmblood by Faust Z. Tall, elegant, sensitive Hunter/Dressage type.

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Apr 4 - May 13 Advanced Equine Massage Therapy Course, Kamloops, BC Sidonia: (519) 562-9992, equinerehab@xplornet.com www.equinerehab.ca Apr 8 - 10 BCIHJA Ashleigh Charity Clinic, Prince George, BC Veronica: bcihjaoffice@gmail.com Apr 9 - 10 Gateway Dressage Schooling Show, Thunderbird Show Park, Langley, BC. Chris: Chris@tbird.ca Apr 15 - 17 Half Arabian Association, Thunderbird Show Park, Langley, BC. Contact: willowacres@telus.net Apr 17 CC Barrels & Poles, 4303 208th St., Langley, BC Colleen: (604) 594-6523, www.langleyriders.com Sherri-Lynn: barrel_daze@yahoo.com Apr 17 MREC Schooling Show, Maple Ridge, BC Jack: (604) 467-5616, mrec@shaw.ca, www.mrec.ca Apr 22 - 24 Outdoor Season Opener, Thunderbird Show Park, Langley, BC. Chris: Chris@tbird.ca Apr 23 - 24 Mt. Cheam Pony Club 2-Phase and XC Day, Chilliwack, BC Janice: (604) 858-2931, go_event@smartt.com www.island22horsepark.com Apr 24 MREC 2 Phase and Dressage Schooling Show, Maple Ridge, BC. Jack: (604) 467-5616, mrec@shaw.ca http://www.mrec.ca Apr 24 Games Day, 4303 208th St., Langley, BC Ngaire: ngaire.smart@gmail.com, www.langleyriders.com Colleen: (604) 594-6523 Apr 24 Ride a Test, Scribe a Test, Judge a Test, 100 Mile House, BC Cat: (250) 644-4388, 100mileoutriders@gmail.com https://www.100mileoutriders.com Apr 27 - May 1 Kelowna Riding Club Spring Classic H/J Show, Kelowna, BC, Jesse: (250) 870-8883, jesselegroulx@hotmail.com http://kelownaridingclub.com/ Apr 30 English/Western Show, 4303 208th St., Langley, BC Becky: chicklet1976@live.com, www.langleyriders.com Colleen: (604) 594-6523 May 6 - 8 Kelowna Riding Club Spring Dressage Festival, Kelowna, BC Ashton: (250) 862-0516, ashtyn_@hotmail.com http://kelownaridingclub.com/ May 8 Wild and Woolly Horse Show, 100 Mile House, BC Krista: (250) 395-0404, 100mileoutriders@gmail.com https://www.100mileoutriders.com

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Brand Warmbloods presents Alchimist Alchimist is the whole package! From being super athletic in the show ring, including elastic gaits and an easy jump with lots of scope; to being a laid back gentleman to handle. Alchimist is bold and brave, with big movement that turns heads! Alchimist has beautifully correct conformation, a kind eye, and strong good feet. Alchimist is seen as a great refiner. His foals are prime examples of this, being well put together, strong and healthy, with easy trainable minds! His first offspring are just starting under saddle and are showing lots of potential.

Alchimist’s sire, EUROCOMMERCE VANCOUVER ridden by Gerco Schroder, is internationally renowned; with numerous wins and placing’s at the 1.60m level and described by Gerco as “a stallion with unlimited jumping ability”. Alchimist is the grandson of “Le Tot De Semilly” who is considered one of the greatest breeding stallions of the Selle Francais stud book of today. As he passes on his strength, style, suppleness, carefulness, and exceptional mind to his descendants. Horses like Diamant de semilly/Itot du Chateau/Lamm de Fetan/Made in Semilly/Orient Expres and Emerald to name a few, are descendants from Le Tot de Semilly.

On Alchimist’s dam side, we see the best Anglo Arabian horses Holland has produced over the years, with Gagson Wimborn being known as the best for producing wonderful jumpers and eventers. Famous stallions like Gag xx and Exillio xx are all at the root of this wonderful stallion.

Breed: Dutch Warmblood Date of Birth: 5/20/2005 Owner: Roelof Brand Birth Country: Netherlands Stud Fee: $1500.00 Booking Fee: $350.00 (included in stud fee) Live Cover: No Shipped Semen: Yes Frozen Semen: No Contact: Roelof Brand Phone: 604-316-3557 E-mail: roel@brandsequipment.com

At the 2014 CWHBA Stallion performance test, Alchimist scored 10’s for Character and Temperament, 9 for trot, 8 for canter and 8 for scope and technique. “I couldn’t wipe the smile of my face while on this horse! He is so fun and makes the jumping easy!”

-Stallion inspection riderWhether you’re looking to breed your next Grand Prix jumper, eventer or a beautiful jr/am horse, Alchimist is your guy!

LE TOT DE SEMILLY VANCOUVER PERTPETUA DE CROCQ x AA GAMBIT x AA WIMBORN LOTUS X AA WIMBORN LUCINDA x AA

GRAND VENEUR VENUE DE TOT FANGIO VERTU x AA GAGSON WIMBORN x AA WIMBORN LUCINDA x AA ROYAL GREYLIGHT x AA WIMBORN WILMA xx