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28 Industry news Doug Henry Inducted Into Jump canada Hall Of Fame

36 feI news National Federations call On HrH Princess Haya To Stand For Third Term

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Isabell’s “Secret Piaffe Weapon”, Jose Antonio Garcia Mena.

Euro Bits Tidbits’ own Karen Robinson had the good fortune to once again be among a small group of journalists invited to the Global Dressage Forum in The Netherlands at the end of October.

Unable to resist the likelihood of a major controversy within the top ranks of the FEI, Karen also attended the 2013 FEI General Assembly in Montreux, Switzerland, where events took a surprising turn.

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studded line up of presenters this year included Kyra Kyrklund, Jan Brink and, after many years of friendly persuasion by GDF founder Joep Bartels, Isabell Werth. While the mood at this year’s GDF was positive, it was by no means boring.

Here are a few quotes made by presenters and

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observers over the two days at the end of October: “In the whole Americas as it is today, there are only three countries that have three or more Grand Prix riders, and are able today to qualify a team for the Olympics”. FEI Dressage Director Trond Asmyr, who used the statistic to justify the reduction of Pan Am Games Olympic team qualifications in Toronto 2015 from two to one, to ‘compensate’ for the guaranteed spot given to Brazil as host country of the 2016 Olympics.

“I really like it if they are a bit naughty, a bit awake. I don’t like the word submission. Horses should show their own opinions.

They should buck once, and be a bit spooky. It doesn’t always look nice but it’s the kind of horse I prefer.” Isabell Werth, who took the daring step of bringing the often-naughty Don Johnson for her mounted demonstration.

“When I saw Don Johnson the first time at seven I thought you were drunk when you bought him.” Michael Klimke, son of Reiner Klimke, on his way to complimenting Werth for the successful development of her current number one horse.

“Not only judges, but riders are resistant to change. It’s amazing how many riders are coming and paying for a lesson but they don’t want to change.” Kyra Kyrklund, commenting on the reluctance of judges to use new tools to improve the quality of their judging in the freestyle.

“I don’t like a really big walk, but a good walk. A really big walk makes it hard to get them out of the walk into piaffe. I like a horse with a quick walk rhythm.” Dutch breeder and equine talent scout Nico Witte, who gained fame for his role in the discovery and development of the stallion Jazz.

“If you understand better what the scores mean, you might get more than depression from that low scoring judge.” Dressage analysis expert David Stickland, who delivered a presentation on how a closer look at the scores on the Prix St. Georges test can yield measurable value that can help riders improve their results in competition.

Surprises in Switzerland The annual FEI General Assembly is often a non-event. By the time the delegates from the FEI’s 132 member federations start holding up their green ‘in favour’ cards and (much more rarely) their red ‘opposed’ cards, the disputes and resolutions have usually already taken place months, weeks, or days before the Assembly itself. This has been a year of great controversy for the FEI, whose Canada’s Greatest Little Horse Mag

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Tidbits continued from page 7 Good times for Eric Lamaze, who proposed with success to girlfriend Alexis Stein, a rider and aspiring singer, in October; the sole witness to the engagement was the couple’s Pomeranian, Gigi.

Good times for fans of the dying art of side saddle dressage, who were treated to a live demonstration of how it’s done by Dressage Canada Board Chair Sarah Bradley, who walked the walk with both legs on one side of the horse during the Pacific Regional Championships at Thunderbird in October.

Good times for Tokyo, which has been announced as the host city of the 2020 Olympic Games, and for Lima, Peru, which has won the right to host the 2019 Pan Am Games.

Bad times for Dutch Dressage star Anky van Grunsven, who bade farewell to the horse that made her career, the legendary Bonfire; he died at the age of 30 in late October.

Bad times for members of the Hunter/Jumper community both north and south of the US border, who lost a beloved friend, ringmaster Clifford Haines, a native of London, Ontario, who died at the age of 64.

Bad times for 2013 Burghley CCI4* winner Jock Paget of New Zealand, whose horse Clifton Promise, tested positive for the sedative Reserpine at that competition in September.

Bad times for Germany’s most successful Dressage rider, Isabell Werth, who has been handed a six month suspension from the German federation after her horse El Santo tested positive for the ulcer medication cimetidine; Werth is appealing the suspension.

kAReN RobiNSoN The FEI Bureau during the General Assembly.

inability to keep the discipline of Endurance out of the news with shocking reports of doping and catastrophic horse injuries has led fingers to point straight at the FEI President HRH Princess Haya. The President’s own husband, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, has been at the centre of the doping controversies, which reached a climax this summer when a box labeled ‘horse tack’ was seized from a Dubai government plane at a London airport and found to contain hundreds of doses of illegally imported drugs.

The mood leading up to the 2013 FEI GA in Switzerland was one of great scepticism on the part of some of the world’s most powerful equestrian federations. France, Germany, Belgium, Switzerland and The Netherlands had spoken out against the FEI’s lack of action in bringing Endurance’s mounting problems under control.

Princess Haya was accused of being in a position of conflict of interest, and there were even a couple of federations that went so far as to suggest the best solution would be for her to step down before her second term as President comes to a conclusion in 2014. But in Switzerland, things took a turn in a direction that perhaps only a few who are far inside the depths of the FEI’s leadership could have possibly predicted. Here is a basic outline of what took place, given in a series of quotes:

Mark Samuel of Canada, Chair of FEI Group IV.

“We have a serious problem to solve. We may not like the media coverage, and we may not agree that it’s all correct. But the levels of doping and injuries are unacceptable.” Andrew Finding, Chair of the FEI Endurance Strategic Planning Committee (ESPG) that was appointed to ‘clean up’ the discipline, as he opened a two hour presentation on how the FEI is proposing that this difficult goal would be achieved.

“Endurance is the only discipline in which no technical riding skills are required as a prerequisite to compete, and in which riders are not required to have at least a basic knowledge about horses; and the problem with that is, you are asking the horse for a big, long effort in Endurance.”

ESPG member Jean-Louis Leclerc of France, who also identified the intimidation of FEI officials (primarily the vets) by riders and trainers as an unacceptable but frequent occurrence in FEI Endurance competitions.

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Tidbits continued from page 9 “90 percent of the problems in Endurance come from three federations. My fear is that we will see a vast majority of responsible riders around the world paying for the excess and scandals of a small minority.” Pierre Arnould of Belgium, a member of the FEI Endurance Committee, identifying the Middle East as the root of the problem.

“When you have something that is good and beautiful, normally you keep it. Therefore, we ask her to stay another term.” A member of the Belgian federation, which before the FEI GA was one of the most vocal critics of the FEI with respect to Endurance, making an about-face and publicly declaring support for the President, not only to fulfill her current term, but also to remain for a third term.

“Based on the media, we came here thinking we should be asking for her resignation, and here we are asking her to stay another term.” USEF CEO John Long, shortly before the FEI President received a standing ovation upon returning to the Assembly, having recused herself while the delegates discussed a petition signed by 100 national federations in support of changing the FEI statutes to allow her to remain for a third term.

“I’ve always said that the best job I could do as President would be to make myself redundant.

My greatest success would be to be able to walk out and say, ‘you don’t need me anymore.’” Princess Haya, in a press conference following the GA in which she reiterated a statement made in September that she intends to stick to the two-term limit she herself ushered into the FEI statutes shortly after her first term began in 2006.

a royal InVITaTIon Even though it was a bit too much of a journey for her to accept, Karen Pavicic was thrilled to be invited to compete at the Royal Invitational Dressage Cup at this year’s Royal Winter Fair in November. Invitations were offered based on the current Dressage World Rankings. “I am truly honoured to have been chosen for this prestigious competition, and disappointed that we are unable to participate this year,” says Karen. “I would love to one day be able to compete there.”

Karen and her Grand Prix partner Don Daiquiri may not have been in Toronto in the flesh, but their image was circulating widely through the Royal; the pair is featured on the month of December in the 2014 Dressage Canada calendar, which was on sale at the Royal.

VISIT from a KInG Jay Jay Rogers hosted a clinic in October with US Show Jumper Kyle King at Gloucester Downs in Aldergrove, BC. “The clinic was an inspiration to riders from as far away as 150 Mile House,” says Jay Jay. The youngest pupil at the two day clinic was six year old Devin, who learned the importance of balance, flexibility and the ability to land on your feet for those inevitable moments when you come off a horse. “You couldn’t wipe the smile off Devin’s face,” says Jay Jay. Excellent weather allowed the clinic to be held outside.

Kyle also gave an evening lecture, speaking about what it takes to bring a competition horse to top fitness. From the use of hill work to nutrition, he stressed the importance of treating the horse like a human athlete, and including a variety of activities in the daily program. “Kyle left us all with a new respect for his love of the horse and his attention to detail in their everyday care,” says Jay Jay, who expects to bring Kyle back for clinics on a regular basis. wIndSor wInnerS Kari Brown of Windsor Stables in Aldergrove reports that Windsor’s year-end trophy show was Tidbits continued on page 12

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Tidbits continued from page 10 a huge success. “Over 50 horse and rider combinations competed,” she says. “Every class was sponsored with a trophy and there were a lot of year-end prizes awarded.” Among the champions was Shirley Pederson, Senior Division Champion riding Marissa. The folks at Windsor are already looking forward to 2014, whose season gets under way in May. Up In the Air Despite the fact that the venue for the 2015 Pan Am Games Eventing Cross Country course, Will O’ Wind Farm, was tentatively announced over a year ago, a final agreement has not yet been reached between TO2015 and the farm’s owner, Geoff Morgan. A number of issues have stood in the way of a contract, including the fact that the venue is privately owned, and is not part of the Caledon municipality where all the rest of equestrian sports will take place during the 2015 Pan Am Games. Rumours of a second venue being considered have left concerned members of the Canadian eventing community worrying that time will run out on the organizers to put together a two star course worthy of a major in12

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ternational championship, and that legacy value for Canadian Eventing will be lost. Adding further uncertainty to the situation is the fact that the course designer who had been contracted to design the Pan Am Cross Country, Wayne Copping of Australia, underwent heart bypass surgery in November and is unable to travel until March 2014.

A Leg Up on Life Susan Lund sent along some exciting news about Bailey Payne, daughter of Leigh Payne, who passed away on December 30, 2011. Shortly before she lost her battle with cancer, Leigh told her friend, Hunter/Jumper trainer Claudia Cojocar, that she was worried about the future of her beloved daughter Bailey, who had not yet decided on a career. “Claudia promised Leigh that she would see to it that Bailey had money to pursue her education so that she would be able to support herself,” says Susan. “Thanks to Claudia’s promise and many very generous people, The Bailey Payne Education Fund was established.”

Bailey has now enrolled in her first course as she works toward becoming an Emergency Medical Responder, with the help of Susan. “The EMR

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program is the first step towards a career in Emergency Response or Paramedicine,” says Susan. Once certified, Bailey will have the opportunity to pursue a variety of careers, including an ambulance attendant, life guard or a fire fighter. Susan and Claudia want to extend their gratitude to “everyone who helped make Leigh’s dream for her daughter a reality, and we wish Bailey every success in her new career path.”

CTRA’s new Executive Director, Anne Muir & Tonka.

Fresh Face at CTRA Outgoing Cowichan Therapeutic Riding Association Executive Director Jennifer Barnes van Elk is excited to be handing the reins over to Anne Muir, a thirdgeneration member of the Cowichan Valley community. With 14 years of experience as a fund-raiser and community development coordinator for the MS Society of Canada, Anne also has a background with horses and competition. “We credit strong community support with enabling us to expand to better meet the needs of a diverse and growing participant population,” says Jennifer, who remains with CTRA as its Communications Officer. “It is wonderful to welcome Anne Muir during this phase of development and positive change. Anne is an incredibly accomplished professional and a perfect fit for this important role.”

Trust the French Paris was the scene of a 4,000 person demonstration in early November which also included 200 horses and ponies being led or ridden through the streets. The protest was against a dramatic tax increase proposed by the French government that would see the VAT at riding schools increase from seven to 20 percent. An estimated two million people take part in equestrian sport in France. Opponents of the tax hike predict that a third of the country’s 7,000 riding Tidbits continued on page 14

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Rescue Horses and Veterans: A Good Fit November 11, 2013: On this past Veterans’ Day, The Homes for Horses Coalition salutes both our veterans, and our members that are helping them to reclaim their lives, as they give new life to horses in need. The entire mission of member organization Horses4Heroes is focused on serving military heroes and their families.

Through Operation Free Ride, thousands of military men, women and their children have registered for and/or received free horseback rides at host facilities from coast to coast. In addition to recreational programs for military families, Horses4Heroes offers therapeutic programs to veterans such as Back in the Saddle, a four-week empowerment workshop, and Unfinished Business, a program for veterans with PTSD and others who need to say “good-bye,” or get over a loss or difficult situation.

Wherever and whenever possible, Horses4Heroes uses rescue horses in these programs.

At Zuma’s Rescue Ranch in Colorado, the ZEAL Program combines Animal Assisted Coaching and Ex-

In Memoriam — Karen Harries (19532013) The Alberta dressage community is mourning the sudden death of rider and long time supporter of Dressage, Karen Harries, who succumbed to injuries sustained in a riding accident on November 7th. “For many years, Karen was involved in Dressage shows that were run in the Edmonton area, and she was a member of the Edmonton Area Alberta Dressage Association Executive,” says fellow rider and show organizer Shelagh Hohm. A memorial service for Karen took place on November 16th in Edmonton.

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periential Learning to help veterans rebuild trust and confidence, as well as refocus their attention to giving to the horses while healing their broken minds and bodies.

“The skill developed working through life’s challenges with equine therapy partners is one that cannot compare to traditional educational models, says Jodi Messenich, Executive Director of Zuma’s. “The partnering with horses once destined for slaughter brings a level of compassion coupled with a desire to help another being. Those life lessons are creating compassionate hard working young men and women to lead our next generation.”

The Soldier Buddies program at Riding Star Ranch in Florida matches returning military soldiers and military veterans with at-risk youth between the ages of 12-22. The military veterans serve as positive role models and help instill morals, character, and essential life skills to their young “Buddies”. Together, the Soldier Buddies care for a program horse, including learning how to ride, and even how to drive, in the structured equine-assisted environment. The human benefits of the program include learning responsibility, compassion, self-esteem, trust and teamwork among other social and life skills. The horses involved in the program benefit from the socialization and retraining while receiving loving, hands-on care from the Soldier Buddies. These aspects are vital to the re-homing and adoption of the rescue horses.

Cindy Gendron, The Homes for Horses Coalition Coordinator, says, “These are just a few of our members that have witnessed the symbiotic relationship that rescue horses can have with humans that need healing.

It’s an honor to observe how these and other members are helping veterans face unique challenges by allowing them to bond with horses facing their own.”

Celebrations Conclude on Final Day of Inaugural US Dressage Finals November 10, 2013: Emotions ran high as the final six champions were crowned Sunday at the inaugural US Dressage Finals presented by Adequan in Lexington, KY. Riders who traveled to the Kentucky Horse Park from coast to coast celebrated their championship experience with memorable rides and victory laps while cheered on by friends and family.

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stars of the day in the Alltech Arena, and one of the riders who traveled the farthest to compete was rewarded with a national title. Akiko Yamazaki of Woodside, CA (Region 7) is widely known as the owner of U.S. Dressage Team horses Ravel and Legolas for Steffen Peters, but this weekend was her turn to be in the saddle. Yamazaki became the first recipient of the Janine Westmoreland Malone Perpetual Trophy for winning the Prix St. Georges Adult Amateur Championship with a score of 67.895% earned aboard her Danish Warmblood gelding Matrix, a horse she successfully returned to competition after being out of action for two years due to injury. “Here is a horse I thought at one point I might have to retire,” she said. “But he rose to the occasion, and I was really happy with how my ride went today.”

Journeying to the Finals from the opposite corner of the country, Krista Nordgren of South Portland, ME (Region 8) earned the Reserve Championship with Schando, her 17-year-old Danish Warmblood gelding (by Schwadroneur) on a score of 66.228% “I was so proud of my horse — I had tears in my eyes from happiness when cantering down centerline for my final saHeadline News continued on page 16

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Headline News continued from page 15 lute,” said Nordgren. building upon the success she found in yesterday’s Fourth Level open Championship, Heather McCarthy (Prairie Grove, iL, Region 2) claimed another victory in today’s Prix St. Georges open Championship, once again aboard Dr. Marilyn johnson and john McGuire’s elegant oldenburg mare Saphira (Florencio x Roxina by Chairman). McCarthy was thrilled with her mount’s performance, which earned a top score of 69.868%. “i had a wonderful ride. i was concerned that i might not have enough horse left today because i thought she gave me everything yesterday, but she went right out there and did her job,” said McCarthy.

Finishing second by only two-tenths of a point with an overall score of 69.605% was Heather Mason of Tewksbury, Nj (qualified in Region 8) and her Dutch Warmblood gelding Zar (Iroko x Inga by Actueel, bred in the U.S. by Carol Collyer). Mason and Zar conclude their championship week with top-two finishes in each of the three small tour championship classes they contested during the Finals (Reserve intermediate i open Champion, intermediate i Freestyle Champion, and Reserve

Prix St. Georges open Champion). “i was thrilled with him,” Mason said of her partner. “He’s been very brave, just super for me all week, and it’s been a great show all-around.”

Wrapping up the day in both the indoor Alltech Arena and outdoor rings were the intermediate ii Championship classes for adult amateur and open riders. Wellington, FL’s kristy Truebenbach Lund (Region 3) topped the field in the adult amateur division with 61.447% aboard her flashy chestnut Reel Adventure (Hanoverian gelding [Rotspon x Lanthess by Lanthan], owned by blue Marlin Farms, inc.). ironically, the pair earned their win by returning to the same Stonelea Arena where seven years ago her then five-year-old jumped out of the ring during the Markel/USeF National Young Horse Dressage Championships. “i’m a true believer in bringing them up through the levels yourself,” said Truebenbach Lund. “i think it gives you such a true partnership, and i’m very proud that i’ve trained him and we’ve come this far together.” Less than a point behind was Region 1’s Alexa briscoe of Poolesville, MD riding her own bavarian gelding Wildfeuer (Welt As x Investa by Inschallah Headline News continued on page 22

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I saw Livingstone for the first time as a longlegged, 4-year-old when I was a working student for Teresa Washtock. I could barely get a bridle on him as he would put his head straight in the air every time I tried! I came off of a 14 hh Arabian, so this was a big change even trying to get on Hank. My mom fell in love with him from the first time she saw him. I was still a little on the fence, as I could not ride him at all! My mom remortgaged the house so we could afford this $7,500 OTTB (off-the-track Thoroughbred).

Then the magic began.

Under the watchful eye of my mom and the wonderful Pamela Arthur, my amazing journey began. The first year I had Hank (as he is fondly known), I could barely get him to pick up the right lead, and would get jumped out of the tack. There were many days of frustration, but my mom kept telling me how lucky I was. Little did I know. I started Pony Club with Hank at the D level, and won the D Rally and Fittest Horse Award. The following year, he won the Pony Club C Rally and Fittest Horse. Maybe my mom and Pam were on to something!

Through the next few years, Hank and I graduated to the 2* level when he was only 8 years old, and I had been the only one to ride him. We went to NAYRC in 1998 and were the only pair www.gaitpost.com

to go double clean X-Country. I was contacted after YR and was asked about selling Hank. I was offered quite a bit of money; it actually seemed unreal at the time. I couldn’t do it. That was one of the best decisions of my life.

Hank has not only given me the best experiences of my Eventing career, he has also been the one that has given me the opportunity for my first sponsorships, the chance to live in California, the chance for new owners, and meeting my amazing husband — basically where I am today. Without this magical animal, I would not be where I am. The amazing thing about Hank is that he has not only taught me, he has taught a slew of other people. He has The Banner continued on page 21

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VET’SVIEW

by Dr. Eric Martin, dvm

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here are a few words that bring up dread in the mind of a horse owner: Colic, Navicular and Laminitis. Today, we’ll be addressing the latter. Laminitis is the medical term for what horsemen in the past called “Founder”. Laminitis has been around for as long as the horse has existed, and very little was known scientifically about this condition other than guessing and some educated theories. Over the last few decades, exhaustive research has made great strides in determining what is actually happening inside the horse’s foot. The disappointing part of all this, however, is that we are still a long ways away from knowing how to prevent this from happening to your

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horse or how to treat it successfully.

For those of you who have not had to watch a horse suffer from this condition, I will try to make a complicated syndrome less complicated by explaining in simpler terms what is happening to the horse. The horse’s body is supported by the hoof wall which is analogous to our finger nail. The bone inside the hoof wall is called the coffin bone, and this bone is attached to the hoof wall by millions of interdigitations called “lamina”. This is where it gets a little tricky. During an episode of laminitis, “something” sets off a cascade of events that changes the blood supply to the lamina. Without a blood supply there is

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no oxygen to the tissue, and without oxygen the lamina dies and the hoof wall starts to separate from the coffin bone. If that wasn’t bad enough, things get further complicated by the inflammation that ensues by restricting the blood supply even more so than before, thereby creating more “laminar” damage, and then you have a vicious cycle. When the lamina dies at the toe, the bone starts to pull away from the hoof wall (called rotation of the coffin bone) and is further exacerbated by external forces of the horse’s body weight and tendons. In some severe cases, the entire circumference of the coffin bone pulls away from the hoof wall (called sinking). These conditions are extremely painful to horses. So imagine someone pulling your fingernail off very slowly, and now imagine someone asking you to stand on it and walk around.

There are certain factors that we know of that can initiate or predispose a horse to laminitis and most horses can fit into one of three categories: Inflammatory/Acute Gastrointestinal illnesses: These include, but are not limited to, grazing on lush green grass, grain overload, colic, and systemic illnesses; Metabolic or Endocrine (Hormonal) disturbances: Cushings Disease, Metabolic Syndrome/Insulin resistance, and Obesity; Trauma: Excessive weight bearing on one limb, and excessive concussion (road founder).

Diagnosing laminitis is usually very simple and is the least challenging part of the whole process. Most horses have a very typical stance characterized by the front feet extended out, sawhorse type stance, leaning back on the hind legs or constantly shifting weight left to right or front to back. They also move like they are walking on glass; shuffling their feet and making very short strides (i.e. picture yourself walking across gravel barefooted). They all have an elevated digital pulse and varying degrees of heat or warmth to the foot depending on what stage of laminitis they are in and its severity. Hoof tester response can be quite dramatic at times and is most severe at the toe just in front of the tip of the frog. On www.gaitpost.com

Laminitis showing rotation.

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radiographs, it is quite obvious when a horse has rotated, as seen on the accompanying images.

Treating laminitis can be just as frustrating as trying to prevent it, and just because one treatment worked on one horse does not necessarily mean it will work on another. During the early/ acute stage it is extremely important to treat the inflammation first. This is best accomplished with ice and anti-inflammatory/endotoxic drugs such as flunixin meglumine (also known as Banamine). In cases where the underlying cause is known, such as illnesses or hormonal disturbances, treating it can be of great benefit. There are a variety of other treatments as well that aim to increase the blood supply to the foot.

In chronic cases, one of the most rewarding treatments is the use of Wooden Shoes. We have been putting these on horses with chronic laminitis for the last 3-4 years with great success at

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Vet’s View continued from page 19 immediately making the horse more comfortable. Wooden Shoes are excellent tools, but just like any tool, they need to be used in the right way. It is paramount to understand the changes that are or have taken place inside the foot, and the only way to do this is with good quality radiographs. It is equally important to understand the forces that are being applied to the damaged structures and how to counter their effects. After the radiographs are taken, the foot is trimmed to a more correct shape and balance.

The shoe is then custom made by us to fit the newly trimmed foot and the break-over is bevelled into the wooden shoe itself. The wooden shoe is capable of absorbing concussion and it is much easier to shape than a metal shoe. The wooden shoe is then applied to the foot with hoof impression material for sole support, wood screws and cast material. In our experience, the horses are instantly more comfortable following their application, and as the horse moves, the wood wears itself to the correct shape that

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is most comfortable for that particular horse. By improving the way the horse moves, we improve the blood supply to the foot, decrease the inflammation, improve the abnormal forces, and allow the laminar structures to begin healing. Followup radiographs are then taken in 4-6 weeks, and the shoes may or may not need to be re-set, depending on the progress that was made. A reset usually means making a new pair to fit the new foot. It is not unusual to see changes occurring as early as 4 weeks in many cases.

We have been highly successful with these shoes and it is very rewarding for us and owners alike to see the relief in these horses’ eyes as they make their way across the barn aisle or to their stall to eat. If you have any questions about these shoes or feel that your horse might benefit from wooden shoes, please call our office.

Eric grew up in Kansas City, Missouri. He attended Central Missouri State University and Kansas State University where he obtained a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture. He graduated from Kansas State College of Veterinary Medicine in 1994 and began his career at Connecticut Equine Veterinary Clinic (a sport horse practice) on the East Coast. In 1998 he moved to the West Coast of British Columbia to work at Paton and Associates and in 1999 became a full partner in the practice. His post veterinary training has been in Reproduction and Acupuncture. Dr. Martin’s drive to develop their facility was founded in his belief that the athletes in this area deserve the highest standard of care available. He is a member of the AAEP, BCVMA, CVMA, and the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society. Eric’s interests include lameness and reproduction. An outdoor adventurer he can most likely be found outside of work in the mountains or in the gym training in mixed martial arts.

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Allie Knowles did her first Advanced on him clean, and Bre Hall did a year of Preliminary with back-to-back wins. Sue Spencer, Mike Morris, and Ellen Guthrie all got to experience what it is like to compete a 4* horse. There are so many people that have been a part of this adventure. I cannot thank you all enough.

Thank you Mom and Pam Arthur for all your time and patience. Thank you Buck for always believing in Hank and I, and finally getting us to make time at our last Rolex! Hank, I love you more than words. You may not have won a Gold Medal at an Event, but you have won my heart and many others. At 23 years young, having competed for 19 years, you deserve this retirement more than any horse I know. Thank you for being such a gentle, sweet giant. I am so lucky to have you in my life. I love you. — Submitted by Hawley Bennett-Awad allie knowles on grooming for livingstone I began working for Hawley Bennett in January of 2007 — that’s when I had the pleasure of meeting Hank. He is one of the most expressive horses I have ever met. With almost human eyes, Hank could tell you with just one look whether you were doing something right or wrong. Hank, as many of you know, likes things done his way… so by God, that’s the way I do things. He has his own set of quirks that I don’t dare try to battle.

He is the kindest, wisest horse I have ever met. He not only allowed me to become a halfway decent

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He taught me how to groom, ride, and coach… how many horses can you say that about? I can’t describe in words what Hank means to me. Hank is a class act that will be greatly missed in the Eventing world. — Submitted by Allie Knowles bclm pony club national quiz This past Thanksgiving weekend, about 100 Pony Club members from across North America converged on Victoria for the Canadian Pony Club (CPC) National Quiz. In addition to members from Nova Scotia, every province from Ontario to BC was represented; five members from the USA also competed.

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Headline News continued from page 16 X, bred in the U.S. by Monika Levay) with 61.228% for the Reserve Championship.

Another Region 3 competitor, Laura Graves of Geneva, FL, rode her own Dutch Warmblood gelding Verdades to her first national title in the intermediate ii open Championship on a strong score of 71.140% from Fei judges Gary Rockwell, Sandra Hotz, and Charlotte bredahl over second-place finisher Heather Mason with her 10-yearold Dutch Warmblood gelding Warsteiner (Riverman-ISF x Welona by Roemer) who scored 69.035%.

AHLMANN AND ARAGON ARE VICTORIOUS IN VERONA November 10, 2013: Germany’s Christian Ahlmann was a very happy man after winning the third leg of the Longines Fei World Cup jumping Western european League series at Verona in italy. The 2011 Fei World Cup jumping champion borrowed a horse from his partner, judy-Ann Melchior, at the last moment, and he could hardly believe how well the 12-year-old gelding, Aragon Z, performed for him in front of the packed house of wildly enthusiastic spectators this afternoon.

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The biggest surprise was the number of horse-andrider combinations who made it all the way to the final oxer, fence 13, only to leave that one on the floor. its high-profile victims included Germany’s Marco kutscher with Cornet’s Cristallo, Canada’s eric Lamaze with Powerplay, Sweden’s Malin baryard-johnsson with H&M Tornesch, last year’s Verona winner Sergio Moya from Spain, this time riding Carlo, German super-star Ludger beerbaum with Chiara and brazil’s Doda de Miranda with AD Uutje. it was like the “who’s who” of the sport all faulting at exactly the same point.

SO BIG IS BETTER STORMS TO BREEDERS CUP WIN November 7, 2013: So Big is Better, the champion older Arabian horse of 2012, capped off a remarkable 2013 season with a 7+ length victory in the first ever breeder’s Cup Arabian race at Santa Anita Park; the $150,000 Grade 1 President of the United Arab emirates Cup. owned by Mark Powell and trained by his brother Scott, the 9-year-old heads off to stud duty off a 10 win season earning $185,220 during a campaign that saw races in Northern and Southern California, Texas, Colorado, kentucky, and Delaware.

So Big is Better worked a mile in 1:53 upon his arrival in California, and again breezed a fast 3F the day before his big win. Prior to heading to post, he spent october training 6,000 feet above sea level at quarter Moon Ranch in Arenas Valley, New Mexico. in addition, his owner fed him the award-winning supplement, Storm. According to manufacturer Racing blue, Storm promotes buffering of lactic acid in muscles by boosting muscle carnosine synthesis, allowing horses to work at maximum speed and power for longer. Muscle carnosine level in Arabians is generally lower than Thoroughbreds and quarter horses, so Storm can be effective at helping them achieve their full potential.

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CONTROL IS INSIDE POWER There was a consistent message to his lessons, even though he was presented with horses of varying levels of training, and of all shapes and sizes. Many horses were strong in the bridle, and Robert got riders to let go, go forward, and be ok with them moving over the ground in a big way.

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is his own athleticism, not just pulling, and let him find his own sweet spot.” Pressing the horse up, using the piaffe mechanic to get the passage mechanic, disallowing the horse’s wrong answers and praising the correct response – all things we inherently know, but Robert was able to reproduce in horse after horse in this clinic.

LET YOURSELF BOUNCE A LITTLE These aren’t words you hear from a clinician very often! If you are always braced against the horse with your thighs, for example, the horse is always going to think, “am I stopping?” What is the first thing you do when your horse is running away — brace with your upper leg to start the whoa. Robert rode several horses during the clinic, kept it very loose and relaxed in the saddle,

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BRILLIANCE LIVES IN THE EDGE The line between positive and negative tension is a hair’s breadth. Brilliance is so near the edge, that riders don’t want to go there, because it ceases to be fun past the edge. Finding that balance on the edge is the challenge.

A HALF-HALT AWAY FROM PERFECT The work Robert did with most of the horses was to learn to take variations of the posture of the passage through piaffe to extension and back to collection. Animation and energy was the result.

When the horse loses his concentration through either his lack of understanding or doubting his physical ability to do the job, he thinks he is going to get into trouble. To escape the pressure, he leaves in one way or another. The rider needs to breathe through the horse’s lack of understanding and get back on the job with praise as soon as possible.

Reduce the pressure. Horses that are pushed early, without consideration of who they are as emotional beings, eventually burn out. They need positive feedback constantly. The worst thing to do is punish these “heartbreak horses”, as it is what they are already expecting.

NO COMPROMISING Canadians, Robert says, are just happy to be taking part at the top levels. We don’t feel like winners, and we “work hard at being mediocre”. While this takes us slightly aback, is he not right? Are Canadians not the polite ones, always saying “No, please, after you”? Our culture is famous for it!

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and talked constantly to his ride. Several horses that ground their teeth incessantly with their own riders lessened or even stopped grinding in the fifteen minutes he spent with them.

Being expressive is not a problem!

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The Banner continued from page 21 the Duncan Pony Club. Since then, Violet has worn many hats, including Regional Commissioner for the entire Islands region; she was also instrumental in putting this National level competition together. Canadian Pony Club would like to thank Violet for her many years of dedication and hard work that has, in turn, benefitted countless young riders and their present (and future) horses. Another noteworthy volunteer who hails from the BC Lower Mainland region is Melanie Rupp, who coordinated the travel and administrative details for the BCLM girls, thereby making this exciting opportunity possible for them.

What exactly is Quiz? Well, typically, National Quiz is divided up into two different competitive divisions, C (intermediate level) and A/B Affiliate (upper level). Affiliate members of Pony Club are between 21 and 25 years of age, but it’s not about how old you are, it’s about how much you know. Picture the TV show Jeopardy, with questions focused entirely on everything to do with equines, and you might start to get the picture.

Competitors at the 2013 National Quiz contested three (or more!) different sections, one written, one visual and one game. In the C division, Thea Rogak of Vancouver Pony Club topped the competition, ending with a final mark of 57.03. This score is significant in that not only was Thea two points ahead of her nearest competitor, there was also a mere ten points separating 2nd and 26th place. In

other words, the competition was tough, but Thea was much tougher! In that same division, Laura Forde of Richmond Pony Club placed 5th, and for both girls, it was their first time at National Quiz. In addition to Rogak and Forde, Emily McCallum took time out of her busy first year university schedule to complete the team, which ended up first overall, while Caitlin Edge, who had recently moved to 100 Mile House, even took the time to drive down to the lower mainland for a practice prior to the competition.

In the AB/Affiliate division, Kaya Hunter of Vancouver Pony Club was first by three points over second place. Kyara Hunter of Glen Valley Pony Club, another first-timer, was 7th, and together with Sam Thirkell and Marlies Kerkhoven of Mission Hills Pony Club, their team also placed first.

The Canada/USA Challenge was also held. In this competition, C team members could choose to write an additional test, and then challenge the US team — all done in front of the audience at the awards banquet. Members winning now can go forward to compete at the International PC Quiz, to be held in Lexington, Kentucky in 2014.

Kudos to Marta Macintosh, who helped coach the BCLM girls to victory. This makes it a clean sweep for BCLM under Marta’s tutelage — including three years in a row for the AB team.

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Headline News continued from page 22 Perhaps most impressively was the manner in which he won. So Big is Better was 11 lengths off the lead at the half mile mark, but overtook the leader just 2 furlongs later: covering that quarter mile (including the turn) in 26 seconds; 2 seconds faster than the rest of the field who tired following a blazing opening half mile in 50.47 seconds.

PARA-REINING TO BE FEATURED AT AqHA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW IN OKLAHOMA CITy November 4, 2013: USA Reining, the official sport affiliate for the western discipline of Reining within the international structure of horse sport, announces together with the United States Para-equestrian Association (USPeA) as well as their partners the American quarter Horse Association (AqHA) and the National Reining Horse Association (NRHA), the introduction of Reining into the Para-equestrian movement.

To be featured at the 2013 AqHA World Championship Show in oklahoma City, ok, Para-Reining will include a clinic and educational seminar on Thursday, November 14th and a first-ever Para-Reining demon-

stration class on Friday, November 15th – marking the maiden Para-Reining ever to be held within the US Para-equestrian system and a launching of efforts to bring the discipline online as a fully recognized sport in 2014. both affiliates of the United States equestrian Federation (USeF), which serves as the National Governing body for equestrian Sport in the United States, USA Reining and USPeA are striving to ensure Para-Reining rules and competitions are in line with events hosted at stakeholder shows. Those stakeholders are chiefly USA Reining founding partners AqHA and NRHA. AqHA will add Para-Reining into its existing and thriving equestrians with Disabilities Program, and NRHA will work to do the same with a newly launched Adaptive Reining program. once complete, the integration will allow any Para-Reining event to be multi-approved by any or all of the interested groups, allowing athletes a virtual smorgasbord of options for competitive development.

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Doug Henry was inducted into the Jump Canada Hall of Fame in the category of Builder (Individual) in a special ceremony presented by BMO Financial Group, on November 2 at The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto, ON. Jim Henry, Kaitlin Henry Armstrong, and Nancy Armstrong accepted the award from Jim Elder (second from right) on behalf of Doug Henry.

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Friday, March 7th is Professional Development Day for coaches, officials, and trail builders! If you would like to attend this day please visit www.hcbc.ca/professional-developmentday.html The 2014 speakers for the BC Equine Education Summit are: Dr. Gerd Heuschmann: This is Dr. Heuschmann’s first time speaking in Canada. Dr. Heuschmann burst onto the international equestrian scene with his startling expose Tug of War, in which he demonstrated with words and photographs the disturbing effects of the (then) popular “Rollkur” or “hyperflexion” technique in training Dressage horses. In his long-awaited follow-up book, Balancing Act, The Horse in Sport - An Irreconcilable Conflict?, Dr. Heuschmann explores what it means to be a “responsible rider,” and asks whether, in today’s society, it is indeed possible for riders in any horse sport to put the good of the horse first and foremost — most pointedly above ambition and fame.

Dr. Robert Bowker: Dr. Bowker has participated and contributed in numerous research articles and projects related to what is commonly known as barefoot trimming. He will explain and help us understand hoof function and how we can better improve the health and condition of the horses foot, shod or not.

Dr. Claire Thunes: Dr. Thunes is an Equine Nutritionist and she is here to help you find the right balance, not only in your horse’s diet, but also between your horse’s needs and your budget. She will be specializing in nutrition for B.C.

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Dr. Tawny Silver: Dr. Silver completed a Master of Science and radiology residency at Colorado State University in 2008. A Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Radiology (ACVR), Dr. Silver is now a medical imaging specialist at the WCVM with a special interest in advanced imaging such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computed tomography (CT).

Dr. Silver has owned, trained and competed on horses throughout her life.

Jennifer Woods, MSc: Jennifer is a livestock handling specialist based out of Blackie, Alberta.

Jennifer’s No Stress Horse Hauling Course deals with making educated choices with purchasing a trailer, horse behaviour and handling, safety, biosecurity, equipment maintenance, horse comfort during transportation and accident response.

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Industry News continued from page 29 recognition and accolades for her outstanding work. Debra is one of the few photographers granted access to the beautiful Sable Island, Nova Scotia, home to a herd of 350 - 400 wild horses. Debra will share with us her incredible experiences of witnessing and photographing the day to day life of this herd of wild horses.

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FIRST DECADE ENDS - NEXT ONE BEGINS FOR HORSE EXPO The first decade of The Mane Event ended on a high note in Chilliwack, BC after three successful days of non-stop activity at Heritage Park. Over 23,000 spectators, participants, attendees and shoppers came through the doors over the weekend.

As usual, one of Sunday’s highlights was the Trainer’s Challenge final which ended with Kerry Kuhn of Kansas being named the Champion after a count of the final scores revealed that they were extremely close.

“Everything can change with this obstacle course, and it really did,” said judge Miles Kingdon. “This has been the toughest judged final session that we’ve ever done.” Judge Mark Grafton agreed, saying, “It was a real fun challenge because all three of those trainers really shone at different points.”

“It was really about the horse and I’m just thankful that I didn’t get in his way any more than I did,” said Kuhn, after accepting the championship. “I don’t really want to say that I was competing against these guys, maybe just hanging out with them, learning from them,” he said, referring to Paul Clarkson of Australia, and BC trainer Cayley Wilson.

The stands were filled to capacity for the reining and cow work clinics presented by Al Dunning, a major force within the AQHA as a competitor, a judge and as the 1996 Professional Horseman of the Year. “I had a great crowd here at The Mane Event,” he said. “I don’t remember a better crowd than I had here; it was really an educated crowd.”

Dressage clinician Anne Gribbons, who is

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Show jumping Olympic gold medallist and renowned trainer Joe Fargis talked about what the focus of his training sessions. “If I had to narrow it down to one thing I would say it is to be clear to the horse about what you want. The horse is a very generous creature and many of us riders/humans give conflicting signals to them,” he said. “If every person agreed with just one thing I said over this weekend, and took it home and practiced it, I would be very, very happy.”

A presentation was made to the Barker family, recognizing their efforts over the past ten years, from the conception of The Mane Event as a comprehensive, equine specific educational event to the major horse expo that it is today with events in both Chilliwack, BC and Red Deer, AB. “It is hard to believe that an event of this magnitude is put on by only the four members of the Barker family, with a very small core group

brought in to help on event weekends,” said media consultant Jan Mansfield. “The Mane Event is so well run and such a great environment, that the international clinicians they bring in regularly ask to be invited back, and exhibitors sign up as soon as the weekend is over to ensure they have a place in the trade fair for the next one.”

“We are well underway with planning for next year’s events to begin our second decade,” said Gail Barker.

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Industry News continued from page 31 Alltech’s Inaugural Kentucky Gathering Drew 20,000 to its Horses, Heritage and Hops Nearly 20,000 people from across the country gathered at the inaugural six-day Kentucky Gathering for the equestrian grandeur of the Alltech National Horse Show, the delectable tastes of Savor Kentucky and plenty of family fun. The weeklong festival celebrating the horses, heritage and hops of the Bluegrass took place at the Alltech Arena in the Kentucky Horse Park from October 29-November 3.

The Alltech National Horse Show continued a tradition of equestrian excellence while celebrating its 130th year — the longest run of any indoor horse show in America. More than 500 horse-and-rider combinations competed in various events during the week, with a total estimated attendance of more than 18,500 spectators, riders and event organizers throughout the week.

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Tim Gredley captured the $50,000 Lifeforce Elite Puissance title on Friday, Nov. 1, and American Katie Dinan distinguished herself among a class of 36 international competitors as the winner of the $250,000 Alltech Grand Prix on Saturday, November 2. Sadie Boschert of Midway College won a trip for four to the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games 2014 in Normandy on Friday, November 1, as part of Alltech’s first Barn Night in the Bluegrass. The event, which drew 400 participants, invited local youth horse enthusiasts to show spirit for their respective barns by donning festive attire and creating banners.

The first year of Savor Kentucky brought in more than 1,000 attendees, often standing elbow to elbow as they talked and sipped from commemorative pilsner glasses, discussing which of the more than 25 local brews were their favourites. Bourbon fans lined up around the 360-degree wood bar, conversing with representatives of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail and garnering samples from more than 35 bourbons.

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Representatives from National Federations on four continents made impassioned pleas for HRH Princess Haya, pictured, to reverse her decision not to stand for a third term as FEI President during a FEI General Assembly in Montreux (SUI).

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epresentatives from National Federations on four continents made impassioned pleas for HRH Princess Haya to reverse her decision not to stand for a third term as FEI President during the FEI General Assembly in Montreux, Switzerland.

The calls came after 100 National Federations signed a petition requesting the convening of an extraordinary general assembly as soon as possible for the purpose of amending the Statutes in order to prolong the term of the FEI President.

Princess Haya excused herself from the discussions, stating that it was inappropriate for her to be in the room when issues of governance relating to the Presidency were being debated.

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Sudan, Chinese Taipei, USA and Jamaica made passionate speeches, calling on Princess Haya to reconsider the decision not to seek a third term when her Presidency ends in November 2014.

“It’s ironic to think that, from the media perspective, we were told that we would be coming here to seek her resignation, but in reality we’re seeking her return,” United States Equestrian Federation Secretary General John Long said.

Following the speeches, Princess Haya returned to a standing ovation from delegates.

The Bureau, which met immediately after the General Assembly, has agreed that the extraordinary general assembly will be held on the second day of the FEI Sports Forum in Lausanne on April 29th, 2014.

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BRITAIN WITHDRAWS FROM FEI WORLD EqUESTRIAN GAMES 2018 BID PROCESS The British Equestrian Federation (BEF) has confirmed to the FEI that it is withdrawing from the bid process for the FEI World Equestrian Games 2018 and will not now be putting in a formal bid.

The FEI had received four formal Expressions of Interest by the September 30th deadline, one from Britain, two from the USA – Wellington and Kentucky – and a repeat bid from Bromont/Montreal in Canada.

However, BEF Secretary General Andrew Finding has now informed the FEI that Britain will not be going any further in the bid process.

In a letter to FEI Secretary General Ingmar De Vos, Andrew Finding wrote of his “considerable regret” at the withdrawal, stating that there was insufficient time under the terms of the new bidding process for the British Federation to secure the necessary funding and identify a host venue by November 15th, the deadline for receipt of formal Bid Applications.

“While it is of course disappointing that the British Equestrian Federation has decided not to go ahead with a bid for the FEI World Equestrian Games 2018, we still have three strong candidates in the mix from Wellington, Kentucky and Bromont/Montreal and look forward to receiving their formal bid applications by November 15th,” Ingmar De Vos said.

Host city candidates will be announced on December 2nd, 2013. Formal presentations will be made by these candidates to the FEI Bureau at its Spring 2014 meeting, prior to the announcement of the host city for the FEI World Equestrian Games 2018.

ENDURANCE STRATEGIC PLANNING GROUP CALLS FOR IMMEDIATE AND SUSTAINABLE ACTION Immediate and sustainable action to safeguard the welfare of horses and reinforce the FEI’s anti-doping and fair play policies at Endurance events globally were the key takeaways from the Endurance Strategic Planning Group FEI News continued on page 38

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FEI News continued from page 37 (ESPG) session at the FEI General Assembly in Montreux, Switzerland.

The Group had been tasked by the FEI Bureau to develop a strategic plan for the sport for the next decade and a series of recommendations for a permanent solution to the issues within the sport, particularly those related to the increased levels of positives and high numbers of injuries and fatalities.

During the two-hour session, the Group highlighted a series of far-reaching recommendations designed to tackle the problems the sport is currently facing.

ESPG Chair Andrew Finding (GBR) opened the session with a hard-hitting message, “We are all responsible to find the solutions for the problems we face today. We need a clear vision and a strong strategy for Endurance sport, and where better to develop this than from within the equestrian community that cares about the future of this sport so much. By working together we will achieve this. The strategic plan we

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Included in this is the Injuries Surveillance System (ISS), which adopts a more consistent approach using modern data management techniques. This is being used initially in Endurance, and then rolled out across other FEI disciplines with the support of the University of Glasgow.

The Group will now present a consultation package to National Federations by the end of November, including feedback from the session.

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Headline News continued from page 27 tion at the international level. A main goal of the effort, Para-Reining athletes could one day earn a spot to represent their nation at international Para-Reining championships.

The goal of the USPeA is to foster growth in the Para-equestrian disciplines. From local horse shows to international olympic Games, the USPeA will provide Para-equestrians the knowledge of what they need to succeed. The USPeA connects with the international olympic Committee (ioC), the Federation equestre internationale (Fei), USA Reining and USeF which provide Para-equestrians the top equestrian resources.

FEI News continued from page 38 February. The National Federations will be asked to develop and set the key performance indicators: the measures for success. This process will start at the Endurance conference in February.

The conclusions will be shared with the FEI Bureau in March 2014 and, in conjunction with the final Bureau decisions, will then be made public at a special Endurance session at the FEI Sports Forum in Lausanne at the end of April.

“There is a problem to resolve, it is serious and systemic,” the ESPG Chair concluded. “I am confident that it can be resolved, but no committee and no plan on paper can achieve anything without the commitment of people,” the Chair of the ESPG said. “I urge you please to work with us in a spirit of positive determination to succeed. Failure cannot be an option.”

2013 ANNUAL AWARDS PRESENTED DURING JUMP CANADA HALL OF FAME RECEPTION November 3, 2013: kim Morrison and Margaret “Muffie” Guthrie were honoured as the 2013 jump Canada award winners in a special ceremony held during jump Canada Hall of Fame Reception at The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair on November 2nd in Toronto, oN. With a distinguished career as an Fei and equine Canada judge and Steward, kim Morrison of Calgary, Ab was named the 2013 jump Canada ‘official of the Year’.

After retiring from a successful riding career, Morrison became a judge to give back to the sport that gave her so much. She has served in virtually every officiating role possible; judge, Steward and Ground jury, with a wealth of both national and foreign experience, and has spent the last five years teaching National judge Courses. She currently holds an Fei Level 4* for jumping and has spent the past four years as President of the Ground jury at Spruce Meadows and serves on the Fei jumper official Committee. Her most notable recent experiences were as a Member of the Ground jury at Headline News continued on page 40

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Headline News continued from page 39 the 2012 London olympic Games, World Cup Final -S’Hertogenbosch 2012, and the 2010 World equestrian Games in Lexington kY. Margaret “Muffie” Guthrie of Guelph, oN was honoured as the jump Canada ‘Volunteer of the Year’ for 2013 in recognition of her loyal support and dedication to the furtherance of the hunter and jumper sport in Canada. Guthrie began her lifelong equestrian journey as a rider successfully competing through to the junior Amateur Hunter jumper level. As owners of knightwood Stables in Arkell, oN, she and her family live and breathe the equestrian lifestyle so it’s little wonder that she shows such deep devotion to the sport. Guthrie determinedly volunteers wherever she can make a difference; The ontario Hunter jumper Association [oHjA], jump Canada, working behind the scene on sponsorship and fundraising to support Canada’s Team, and has chaired the annual efforts at the Caledon Horse show by fundraising in support of the junior Nations’ Cup. She’s is a highly respected member of the jump Canada Hall of Fame who has worked tirelessly in inductee relations and promotions.

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2014 DRESSAGE CANADA ELECTION - HIGH PERFORMANCE COMMITTEE CHAIR DECLARED October 30, 2013: Dressage Canada is pleased to announce that nominee Gina Smith has been elected as the High Performance Committee Chair for a three year term. Smith has been the volunteer Chair of High Performance since 2012 and she will continue in this role until the end of 2016 having received the highest number of votes in the recent election.

Smith is one of Canada’s most accomplished dressage athletes with a list of impressive credentials spanning 30 years including; World Cup Finals, Pan Am Games (Team Gold-1991 Havana Cuba) and three olympic Games (1988 Seoul South korea [bronze Medal], 1992 barcelona Spain, 1996 Atlanta Georgia, USA). in addition to her work on the High Performance Committee, Smith has volunteered as a member of Dressage Canada High Performance Criteria Sub Committee, as well as the Dressage Canada Coaching Committee and Dressage Canada board. in 2010, Smith was inducted into the brockville Sports Hall of Fame and was the assistant Chef d’equipe to the Dressage Team for the 2010 World equestrian Games.

She acted as Chef for the 2011 Pan Am Games in Guadalajara, Mexico and the 2012 olympic Games in London, england. Dressage Canada congratulates Smith on the election result and recognizes her dedication and passion for the sport.

“Together with the strong membership of the present High Performance Committee, i look forward to supporting the vision and goals outlined in High Performance priorities, and developing the sport to achieve excellence on the international stage. Fantastic fundraising initiatives are already underway which will help greatly to carry out all the wishes High Performance has. Thanks to everyone for your continued support in the development of Canadian Dressage,” said Smith.

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Jordan Macpherson of Toronto, ON claimed the 2013 National Talent Squad Series Championship in front of a hometown crowd at the Royal Horse Show.

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ordan Macpherson of Toronto, ON was crowned the 2013 National Talent Squad Series Champion in front of a hometown crowd at the Royal Horse Show on November 10.

Riding Aanwinst, an eight-year-old Dutch Warmblood mare owned by JEM Stables Inc., Macpherson made a clean sweep of the Final, winning both phases to earn a total of 14 points.

Her initial win came on November 7 in the $8,000 Alfred Rogers National Talent Squad Series Championship - Phase 1.

Renowned course designer (and 1976 Individual Show Jumping Olympic Silver Medalist for Canada) Michel Vaillancourt set a challenging track for an against-the-clock speed round.

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But, Macpherson and Aanwinst tackled the multiple combinations and tricky broken lines, putting in one of only three clear rounds and crossing the timers in just 63.04 seconds.

McLain Ward takes the $100,000 Hickstead FEI World Cup Grand Prix in Toronto November 6, 2013: In a masterful display of horsemanship, America’s McLain Ward (Brewster, NY) and Rothchild blazed a path to victory tonight in the Ricoh Coliseum, taking top honours in the $100,000 Hickstead FEI World Cup Grand Prix presented by GroupBy for the fifth time in his career.

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Discipline Reports continued from page 51 “The Hickstead class”, as it is now known, was renamed to honour the great horse Hickstead, following his passing in 2011. Hickstead carried Canadian Eric Lamaze to an individual gold medal, and Team silver in jumping at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games.

Harrie Smolders of the Netherlands finished second aboard his firecracker of a mare, Regina Z. Of twenty-four horses to tackle the initial round of sixteen jumping efforts on course, just seven were able to advance to the jump-off designed by 1976 Olympic silver medalist, Michel Vaillancourt.

“I thought it was a really smart course,” said Ward when asked about the biggest challenge out there tonight. “There were a lot of places to have four faults, but not one terrible spot. He got you softly in a few places.”

Ward followed Smolders in the second round, and was able to observe the incredible turns and angles the pair executed, in hopes of duplicating and improving upon their time. Ward pushed Rothchild to an incredible pace, and admits luck was on their side at the Toronto skyline wall, where the bricks moved, but did not topple.

Alexandra Perry takes Red Ribbon in 2013 Jump Canada Medal Final at Royal Horse Show November 6, 2013: Alexandra Perry of Vancouver, BC obtained a hard-fought win on November 5 in the 2013 Jump Canada Medal Final at the CSI4*-W Royal Horse Show in Toronto, ON. After smoothly completing the initial over fences phase, which featured 11 obstacles set at

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the height of 1.10m, and included multiple broken lines, tricky angles, and both one- and twostride combinations, Perry was called back into the ring as part of the top eight riders for the flat phase aboard her 17-year-old Westphalian gelding Alezan 7.

The judges put all eight riders through rigorous testing in the flat phase, which accounted for 40 percent of the overall marks (with 60 percent awarded for the over fences phase). The top four riders from the flat phase were then asked to move forward into an additional jumping test over a shortened course.

The following riders joined Perry in the testing phase: Jessica Blum of Gormley, ON, Savanna King of Calgary, AB, and Dannie Murphy from Charlottetown, PEI. The four riders lined up and were called on to complete the test one-by-one. Challenges within the test included cantering directly from the line up to the first jump, and counter-cantering a jump.

In a rare occurrence, at the completion of the first test, the judges asked for their top two riders — Perry and Blum — to participate in a second test, this time involving hand-galloping a jump, halting, and trotting directly back to the line up.

At the end of this year’s four-part Final, Perry was given the top spot, followed by Blum in second place, King in third place, and Murphy rounding out the top four.

Perry’s coach, Canadian Show Jumping Team veteran Laura Balisky, was also overjoyed by the win.

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fei/trevor holt William Fox-Pitt and Seacookie TSF. Canadian Olympic duo Hawley Bennett-Awad and Gin & Juice placed 16th overall at Les Étoiles de Pau CCI4* held in France October 23-27, 2013.

Discipline Reports continued from page 52 hunter/jumper results $100,000 Hickstead FEI World Cup Grand Prix Presented by GroupBy 1. McLain Ward / Brewster, NY / Rothchild / 0 : 37.00; 2. Harrie Smolders / Netherlands / Regina Z / 0 : 37.59; 3. Laura Kraut / Middleburg, VA / Jubilee D’Ouilly / 4 : 36.14; 4. Conor Swail / Malahide, Dublin / Game Ready / 4 : 39.00; 5. Kent Farrington / Wellington, FL / Uceko / 4 : 46.93. $15,000 McKee Family International Jumper Challenge 1. McLain Ward / Brewster, NY / Wings / 48.12; 2.

Laura Kraut / Middleburg, VA / Bonito R / 49.16; 3. Conor Swail / Malahide, Dublin / Arista / 51.37; 4. Mac Cone / King City, ON / Vannety B / 52.71; 5. Francois Mathy / Belgium / Elvis Van De Vrunte / 54.29.

eventing report Third time lucky for Fox-Pitt in tense finale at Pau November 8, 2013: William Fox-Pitt had three shots to clinch Les Étoiles de Pau (FRA), first event of the FEI Classics 2013/2014 season but, in a nail-biting finale, it took the Briton until his third and last ride, Seacookie TSF, to secure the top prize.

After an outstanding day’s Cross Country, Fox-Pitt was in the rarefied position of holding the top three places. However, his triple winning chance began to shrink alarmingly when Neuf des Coeurs, third at that stage and jumping out of order, hit five rails and plummeted to eventual 15th place.

To add to the tension, his next ride, Cool Mountain, lying second, dropped a rail, and therefore a place, to third.

Then Phillip Dutton (USA) and Mr. Medicott, who had been lying fourth behind the Fox-Pitt trio, provided breathing space by hitting a rail.

This gave Fox-Pitt a fence in hand to win on his Cross Country leader, Seacookie TSF, and only using up that margin, he finally clinched victory.

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ing a fence in hand helps,” said a relieved and thrilled Fox-Pitt, who was clocking up the 12th CCI4* win of his outstanding career and his second victory at Pau within two years.

“Seacookie jumped clear when he won Blenheim CCI3* last year and when he was second at Kentucky in April. When he had a rail down this time, things did get a bit tense again, but he went on jumping well and it was my lucky day, I guess.”

The sensation of the day was France’s Maxime Livio, a CCI4* debutant, who used all his experience riding in international Jumping competitions to conjure a clear round from the 12-year-old Anglo Arab Cathar de Gamel. This moved them up to second place and a career best.

“My idea is to go into a competition feeling I can do it or there’s not much point being there, but to be second is fantastic,” said Livio.

“My Dressage wasn’t 100%, you can always make it better. Across country, my horse was quite tired at a few points and I had to calm down, so I hope to see those few seconds [over the optimum time] disappear in the future.”

Olympian Eventer Hawley Bennett-Awad Shines at Prestigious Pau CCI4* October 28, 2013: A formidable field headed for Les Étoiles de Pau CCI4* in the French Pyrenees.

Twelve nations fielded some seventy five horse/ rider combinations. Competitors included Olympic Games medalists and the top seven best competitors on the International ranking list.

Among them were 2012 Olympians Bennett-

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Winners, Pre-Entry Div. at Maple Ridge: Morgan Swaan & Say It Twice

Winners, Entry Div. at Maple Ridge: Allison Marshall & Baby Got Back

Winners, Preliminary Div. at Maple Ridge: Sarah Mackenzie & S-Kappay Winners, Pre-Training at Maple Ridge: Glynnis Schultz & On Cue

Winners, Starter Div. at Maple Ridge: Shea Labrenz & Merrylegs

Awad, a Langley, BC native who currently rides and trains in Temecula, CA, USA and her partner, Gin & Juice, a 13-year-old Thoroughbred mare by Audio, co-owned by Bennett-Awad and Linda Paine. Bennett-Awad is no stranger to challenging CCI4* events having placed seventh at the Rolex Three Day Event in Lexington Kentucky, USA earlier this year aboard Gin & Juice.

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The pair started out in 22nd position after a solid Dressage test, which earned them a score of 49.5 penalties. Next up was 2014 World Equestrian Games designer Pierre Michelet’s CrossCountry course. Bennett-Awad negotiated the course with no jumping penalties, however Gin

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David Marcus & Chrevi’s Capital.

FEI Classics: Les Etoiles de Pau 1. William Fox-Pitt/Seacookie TSF (GBR) 41.5 + 0 + 4 = 45.5; 2. Maxime Livio/Cathar de Gamel (FRA) 44.8 + 1.2 + 0 = 46.0; 3. William Fox-Pitt/Cool Mountain (GBR) 42.2 + 0 + 4 = 46.2; 4. Phillip Dutton/ Mr. Medicott (USA) 44.2 + 0.4 + 8 = 52.6; 5. Andrew Nicholson/Mr. Cruise Control (NZL) 45.3 + 0.8 + 8 = 54.1; 6. Donatien Schauly/Pivoine des Touches (FRA) 49.0 + 0 + 8 = 57.0. MARY SWANSON HORSE TRIALS OCTOBER 5/6 Preliminary: 1. Sarah Mackenzie/S-Kappay; 2. Nick Killdeer/Garrow’s Law; 3. Sabrina GlaserLevere/Aid & Abet. Training: 1. Lisa Schultz/Jay Dee; 2. Darcie Kerkhoven/Rosario; 3. Tosca Holmes-Smith/Grace O’Malley. Pre-Training: 1. Glynis Scultz/On Cue; 2.

Sabrina Glaser-Levere/Caruso; 3. Karly Nienhuis/Ginger. Entry: 1. Allison Marshall/ Baby Got Back; 2. Donna Wnuk/Belle De Star; 3. Katie Leitch/Grade A Prime. Pre Entry: 1. Morgan Swaan/Say It Twice; 2. Brianna Frewin/BW; 3. Cassandra Bugden/ Maverick. Starter: 1.Shea Labrenz/Merrylegs; 1. Emily Shaver/Marc-My-Word; 3.Nicky Richter/Mischievous Intent.

dressage report Discipline Reports continued from page 55 & Juice’s huge effort heading into the last water obstacle forced them to take an option costing them valuable time. The pair finished the course with 13.2 time faults placing them 23rd.

During Sunday’s Show Jumping test, Bennett-Awad rode a smooth performance taking a single rail for four jumping faults, coming in under the time allowed giving them a final score of 66.7, moving them up the standings to finish in 16th place overall.

Canadian Eventers Close Out North American International Competition Season November 5, 2013: Canadian Eventing athletes closed out the international competition season in North America, competing on two coasts at the CCI Galway Downs International Three Day Event in Temecula, CA, USA and the CCI 1* Virginia Three Day Event held in Lexington, VA, USA. In California, Kiyomi Foster of Surrey, BC; Canada’s only CCI3* entry in the division at Galway Downs, placed in the top ten riding Tasman Sea, her own 16-year-old New Zealand Thoroughbred gelding. The pair led off their first CCI 3* competition in 14th place on a Dressage score of 63.7 penalties before tackling Ian Stark’s (GBR) Cross Country course. Foster and Tasman Sea faced tough questions on course, earning 20 jump and 7.2 time penalties and ending day two on 90.9 penalties. Sunday’s Show Jumping round proved to be difficult with the pair taking down four rails for 16 faults and 3 time penalties, finishing on a final score of 109.9, which was good for ninth place.

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Royal Victory for Canada’s David Marcus November 8, 2013: Canadian Olympian David Marcus of Campbellville, ON, won the Grand Prix and placed second in the Grand Prix Freestyle in the $20,000 Royal Invitational Dressage Cup held November 6 and 7 at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto, ON. Limited to the best riders in the nation, the top four Canadians in the world rankings were invited to contest the $20,000 Royal Invitational Dressage Cup. The win was even more special as the Canadian Dressage Athlete Assistance Program, founded by Marcus’s owner, Deborah Kinzinger, was also the presenting sponsor of this year’s event.

Riding his 2012 London Olympic mount, Chrevi’s Capital, Marcus earned a score of 70% from the panel of judges for his Grand Prix test.

London Olympic alternate, Diane Creech riding Devon L, placed second with a score of 67.80%.

Marcus is in the unique position of having two grand prix mounts, and gave the nod to Chrevi’s Capital over Don Kontes, also owned by Kinzinger, for the $20,000 Royal Invitational Dressage Cup. Chrevi’s Capital handled the atmosphere and comfortably performed the Grand Prix Freestyle in front of approximately 4,000 spectators in the Ricoh Coliseum. The program, compiled

by Dutch freestyle designer Joost Peters, allowed Marcus and Chrevi’s Capital to execute several difficult movements set to the music of George Michael and Wham!. The judges rewarded the pair with a score of 72.917%, reversing the top placings of the previous day’s competition and

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DIANE CREECH DAZZLES CROWD DURING GRAND PRIX FREESTyLE AT ROyAL HORSE SHOW November 8, 2013: Diane Creech of Caistor Centre, ON thrilled the packed Ricoh Coliseum with her winning Grand Prix Freestyle performance during the $20,000 Royal Invitational Dressage Cup on Nov. 7 at Toronto’s Royal Horse Show.

Riding her long-time partner, Devon L, a 13-year-old Hanoverian gelding owned by Louise and Doug Leatherdale, Creech earned a score of 75.417%. Her performance was set to dramatic music choreographed by Karen Robinson, which featured pieces from the hit television show The Tudors.

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If watching her horse win at the Royal wasn’t enough of a dream come true, Kinzinger was also recognized as the Dressage Canada “Owner of the Year” in a special ceremony held during the Royal Invitational Dressage Cup.

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was a really good ride. He’s a really talented, talented horse,” Creech raved about Devon L, who she broke herself and has been riding for over 10 years.

“It’s a pretty electric atmosphere, so I think that every horse starts getting a little bit worried. But, I was very happy with him and he felt very confident in there today. I think he had just as much fun as I did,” continued Creech, a Pan American Games Team Silver Medalist and alternate for the 2012 London Olympics.

BCHJA News

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IT’S GALA TIME!

Mark January 18,2014 on your calendar for the Gala at Burnaby’s Grand Villa Casino and Hotel.

Tickets are $65, and must be ordered by January 13, from the website.

Has your barn or company organized its Barn basket yet? There are three ways to deliver them. You can bring them directly to the Gala, 45 minutes before the start or deliver them to either Georgeann Gregory in Langley, or Patti Coldicutt in Vancouver.

All members are encouraged to join in this wonderful fundraiser which helps fund many of the BCHJA’s programs!

AGM NEWS Join us at the AGM, December 9, 2013 at Delta’s Imperial Stables, 6438 60th Avenue.

Refreshments will be served. Nominations for positions are accepted at the site prior to the AGM itself. At this time, the proposed Executive for 2014 is: President: Justine Annandale Past President & VP Athlete Development: Patti Coldicutt Membership & Points: Deb Gue Treasurer: Robyn Ackerman Secretary: Jenna Richie VP Competitions: Laura Balisky

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PRESIDENT’S REPORT

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Well another Eventing year has come and gone in BC and what a great year it was!

And to round it all out, Horse Trials BC held the 2013 Annual General Meeting and Denim and Diamonds Awards Banquet at Harrison Hot Springs on October 26th.

It is always a pleasure to talk to our members, but this year was special for me as I was able to present the Horse Trials BC Tray of Honour to Heinrich Meister and Rolf Wedler — two dedicated, hard working gentleman who have been a part of the Island 22 Organizing Committee since its inception in 1988.

We have so many talented riders, and it was nice to see some of our BC talent like Sabrina Glaser-Levere have such a great year eventing in BC. The New Strides Group was once again very supportive of our riders who have taken Thoroughbreds from the track to a new career, and they were on hand to present their awards. We are very pleased to have such a great association with New Strides.

As we look ahead to the year to come, we are pleased to have two event sites returning to the calendar in BC, in Johvale, which is located in Pritchard, BC, and Avalon Farms, in Duncan, BC. With 11 events on the calendar, including an FEI completion at Chase Creek in Chase, BC, 2014 looks to be even better!

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past year, and I have to take this opportunity to thank my board of directors at Horse Trials BC for all their hard work and volunteer hours. Their positive and forward thinking attitudes help to make Eventing in BC a great sport to be a part of!

— Julie Johannson, President, Horse Trials BC

CONGRATULATIONS

Horse Trials BC would like to congratulate the recipient of the 2013 Mary Swanson Scholarship, Cassaundra Van Asperen. This scholarship was established in 2012 and is awarded to support continuing education for HTBC members.

Applications are received from February 1st to June 30th each year.

Ron & Barb Trickett with Sabrina Glaser-Levere, recipient of the Trickett Trophy.

Sabrina Glaser-Levere, Ron from New Strides, Maciej Rotecki and Rebecca McCluskey – New Strides Awards.

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TRAINING SENIOR Sponsor: Len & Dorothy Kirby Sara Sellmer & Sloan McQuick Susan Smith & Vroom Darcie Kerkhoven & Rosario Ali Holmes-Smith & Spartacus

ENTRY SENIOR Sponsor: Piazza Family Maciej Rotecki & Free Capitalist Sabrina Glaser-Levere & BC Caiden Sara Sellmer & Ratatouille Chelan Kozak & Triple Sec

PRELIMINARY YOUNG RIDER Sponsor: Russ Petrie & Nikki Ayers Hannah Freathy & Element 47 Sarah MacKenzie & S-Kappay Allison Lagan & Evergreen Dakota Carmen Holmes-Smith & Tom Riddle

PRE-TRAINING YOUNG RIDER Sponsor: Trish Rhodes-Bosch & Family Tosca Holmes-Smith & Grace O’Malley Carmen Holmes-Smith & Digby Mikayla Van Asperen & Echo Devon Van Ginkel & Touch Of Class

PRE-ENTRY SENIOR Sponsor: Ron & Barb Trickett Allison Marshall & Baby Got Back Abby Wittenberg & Golden Boy’ Brianna Frewin & BW Taylor Humberstone & Tri My Colours

PRELIMINARY SENIOR Sponsor: Kozak Family Maeve Drew & Capriola Nick Kleider & Garrow’s Law Sabrina Glaser-Levere & Aid & Abet Maciej Rotecki & Yogi

PRE-TRAINING SENIOR Sponsor: Derek & Julie Johannson Glynis Schultz & On Cue Virginia Smith & BC Braith Ali Holmes-Smith & Tupelo Honey Lisa Schultz & Jay Dee

PRE-ENTRY SENIOR Sponsor: Nick & Elizabeth Kleider Katie Leitch & Grade A Prime Maciej Roteck & Caruso Jacki Miller & Majestic Dreams Leila Lucas & Genesis

TRAINING JUNIOR Sponsor: Lynda & Darrel Ramsay Hannah Freathy & Element 47 Tosca Holmes-Smith & Grace O’Malley Renee Kalkman & El Tivo Olivia Young & Shades Of Grey

ENTRY YOUNG RIDER Sponsor: Sue Smith & Family Hailey Freathy & Yu Kon Fly Natasha Holscher & Stuart Little Madison Creaser & Mercedes Benz Nayla Charbonneau & Silver Side Up

TRICKETT HIGH POINT RIDER TROPHY Sabrina Glaser-Levere 2013 HTBC TRAY OF HONOUR Heinrich Meister & Rolf Wedler

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Newsletter | December 2013 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 WoULd LiKe To CongraTULaTe oUr 2013 diVision ChaMPions! equitation X-Rail Equitation - Ava Wong Pre-Child/Adult Equitation - Bianca Ferreira Short/Long Stirrup Equitation - Jacey Boulanger Modified Child/Adult Equitation - Emma Charabin Pony Equitation - Kyara Semarau Jr. C Equitation - Anya Bereznicki Jr. B Equitation - Hanna Fantin Jr. A Equitation - Chantelle Moore Children’s Equitation - Ethan Martin Adult Equitation - Jenn McGinn Modified Jr/Am Equitation - Janna Tymstra hunter X-Rail Hunter - Made You Look & Ava Wong Short/Long Stirrup Hunter - Ma Petitie Fleur & Jacey Boulanger Short Stirrup Pony Hunter - Sweet Heart & Serenity Enders Pony Hunter - Silver Buttons & Anya Bereznicki Pony Hunter Classic - Snickerdoodle & Kyara Semarau Pre-Child/Adult Hunter - Baby Phat & Shayne Matlock Modified Child/Adult Hunter - Viktor & Alexa Burnett Children’s Hunter - Little Printz & Madison Hilderman Adult Amateur Hunter - Zalika & Jenn McGinn Junior Hunter - Antarktida & Shaine Sotski Amateur Owner Hunter AND Modified Jr/Am Hunter - Spotless & Chantale Entz Baby Green Hunter - Skyfall & Stephany Powers Pre-Green Hunter - Glaydene & Lindsay Beadle Combined Hunter - Glory Bound & Rodney Tulloch

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