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contents FeatureS 20 winter check by Eleanor Klawer 28 a royal victory by Karen Robinson

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7 tidBits new year’s Bits!

16 vet’s view Is It Psychological, Or Is It Pain?

19 Sport horse Breeding Dreamscape Farm Triumphs at The 2013 na 70 Day Stallion Test

24 industry news The 2014 Horse

Council BC awards Gala Is This March!

34 Fei news FEI World Cup Finals attract Four Bidders For 2017

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Canadian To Win aHa youth Of The year award

38 Buyer’s guide For Those Of us That

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TIDBITS

New Year’s Bits

As the calendar turns over to the new year, we cast our eyes forward (past all this cold weather!) to an exciting year ahead, which includes the World Equestrian Games in Normandy, France.

Tidbits wishes all our readers and beloved horses the very best for 2014.

Setting the Bar to New Heights Ali Buchanan has shared the exciting news that Laura and Brent Balisky of Thunderbird Show Stables have recently completed all the required components to receive “High Performance Coach” certification with Equine Canada, under the recently revamped EC National Coaching Certification Program for Show Jump-

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ing. The only other coach in Canada who is High Performance certified under the new program is Canada’s long time Show Jumping Team Chef d’Equipe Terrance (Torchy) Millar. In order to be eligible for the certification, coaches must have results from students at the FEI level, which Laura and Brent have in spades. Olympian Tiffany Foster was the pair’s protégé, training with them for several years before she began to work with Eric Lamaze. Of course, Laura herself is an Olympian, having represented Canada at the Seoul Olympics in 1988 with Lavendel 48. Within their own family, Laura and Brent have developed the considerable riding and coaching skills of niece Laura Jane (L.J.), who is currently ranked 16th on the North American World Cup League for the 2013/14 World Cup season with Prim Tidbits continued on page 8

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de’Lairaud. L.J. also Laura Jane Tidball and Prim de’ lairaud. ranked number one this year in the Western Canada Jump Canada Talent Squad series with Armis GS. Also having recently achieved a coaching milestone of her own, L.J. completed all the requirements to be certified as an EC Competition Coach in the discipline of Hunter/Jumper. Though some of us might prefer not to be reminded of the passage of time, it’s an impressive fact that Laura and Brent have been coaching and training Hunter and Jumper horses and riders from the grass roots to the international arena for over 30 years.

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high on DreSSage Thunderbird Show Park was awash with Dressage folks on November 15th for the Dressage Cancourtney fraser & ashley holzer. ada National Symposium. Over 100 auditors attended the day-long educational event, in which riders demonstrated the 2014 FEI Tests, while being coached by Ashley Holzer, Canada’s most accomplished Olympic Dressage athlete. FEI 4* judge Lorraine MacDonald provided live commentary from the judge’s perspective as the riders performed their tests. Courtenay Fraser and her horse Birkegarden’s Lukas rode through the new Grand Prix Special test for the spectators. “Lorraine used the loud speakers to provide a real time description of her judging,” says Courtenay. “As a rider, I found this method extremely helpful. With the judging verbalized as it was taking place, I was able to break down each movement a little more definitively. I’m certain that the spectators found this method very helpful as well.” Courtenay was equally impressed with Ashley’s coaching of the riders throughout the day. “I was also able to benefit from Ashley’s direct instruction,” she says. “I felt both Lukas and I improved as a result of Ashley’s teaching.” Courtenay felt that she went away from the symposium with a “clear understanding of the homework” she and

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Tidbits continued from page 7 “even horses have bad days.” cavalia creator and ceo normand Latourelle, talking about the fact that not all the show’s horses appear on stage in every performance; odysseo opened in vancouver on december 7th.

“Jock and the forensic toxicologists believe that they have answers to put forward a persuasive case.” new Zealand equestrian federation president Jim ellis, expressing optimism for defense being mounted by Jock paget, who faces sanctions from the fei Tribunal after his Burghley winner Clifton Promise tested positive for the banned drug reserpine at that event. “it is all now in the hands of the court. it’s a very sad end to a highly successful partnership.” emma phillips, who with her husband mike is the long-time backer of British show Jumper Ben maher and owner of tripple X, maher’s London 2012 team gold medalist horse; the phillips are suing for an alleged £700,000 secretly pocketed by maher in horse deals made on the phillips’ behalf.

“We are honoured to be partnered with one of the most respected brands in the world.” mark Bellissimo, on a new deal for florida’s Winter equestrian festival with rolex, which has forged ahead in support of equestrian sport despite the fei having dropped them as its official timepiece in favour of Longines in early 2013.

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Tidbits continued from page 8 Lukas have ahead of them as they pursue their 2014 goals. Riding the new Grand Prix test at the Symposium was Karen Pavicic on Don Daiquiri. Karen also gained insight from the two clinicians. “I learned a couple of very important things in regard to how to better present some of the essential movements in the Grand Prix test,” she says. “Lorraine’s keen observations and Ashley’s wealth of experience were very much appreciated!” Both Karen and Courtenay extend their gratitude to Dressage Canada and the organizers for making the symposium possible, and they look forward to another similar educational event in the future. oFF anD running at QmS The equestrian team at Queen Margaret’s School has had a busy, productive fall, reports QMS Communications Coordinator Hayley Picard. “With competitions throughout BC, riders and coaches have been working incredibly hard to continuously improve,” says Hayley.

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Jessie Fraser, Equestrian Director at QMS, says, “our team of coaches and students have already enjoyed successes this year.” At the recent Cowichan winter Series, Amber Heard, Jasleen Grewal, Miranda LeBeuf, Christine Coels and Lauren Bailey all came home with championships in their divisions. Several others, including Rita Liu, Kelsey Towe and Sofia Campos, were Reserve Champions. The students have also had a richness of education opportunities; Barb Soley and Richard Keller have both given clinics in Duncan this fall. “It has been an exciting start to the year,” says Fraser. eXpanDing their therapeutic reach The North Fraser Therapeutic Riding Association (NFTRA) has received a big boost from Telus Vancouver Community Board, one which will enable NFTRA to launch a year-long youth program called ‘Developing Resilient Youth through the Horse-Human Connection’. The program will partner young people with horses in a safe, supportive, nurturing and fun environment. Among the goals of the program is to help youth develop effective communication skills, as well as to build confidence and trust. “Herd dynamics are powerful metaphors for leadership, teamwork, nonverbal communication, setting boundaries, and for illustrating group and family dynamics,” says Sharolyn Wandzura of Ears Forward Coaching.

NFTRA will be taking its first group of students into the new program in 2014.

JuDge, ye The Pacific Northwest can boast a new FEI Dressage judge in their midst. Mike Osinski of Olympia, WA has earned his FEI three star judging status, which is equivalent to what used to be called “I” status. Another recent promotion was earned by Kari McClain, another trainer and judge in Olympia, who is now a USDF ‘S’ ranked Dressage judge.

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HEADLINEnewS Bit by Bit cavaLia’s odysseo responds To sTrong TickeT saLes in vancouver, adds 13 shoWs! December, 2013: Now open in Vancouver with shiny masts touching the sky, cavalia’s Odysseo calls the billowing white canvas home during its stay here.

This tent, covering 47,000 square feet, towers 125 feet high. Spectators are transported into an event that combines high-tech with dazzling equestrianism.

Odysseo also features a mountain range rising and a lake suddenly appearing. Add elements of Dressage, trick-riding and Roman-style horsemanship, and you’ll get a sense of the show’s elaborate scope. in memoriam: margareT murdoch (1923-2013) December 6, 2013: Margaret “Maggie” Murdoch, respected equine canada Judge and FeI level 3 Steward, passed away on December 3, 2013 in her hometown of Orangeville, ON in her 90th year.

Ms. Murdoch first became a member of equine canada in 1952. By 1989, had become a certified equine canada jumping judge working events in Ontario, and by 1992 was a qualified steward in Jumping and Dressage; serving as the FeI General Stewart for Dressage for many years. Over the past 24 years she has represented canada at both ec sanctioned and FeI events, her most recent being the 2013 cornerstone Spring into Dressage this past June.

“Maggie was a mentor in our equestrian family, and a leader in our FeI education through the early years. However, I shall recall Maggie for her wicked sense of humour. She could tell a story and just leave you giggling. She had the gift of putting you at ease, a great asset when dealing with nervous competitors!

She will be sorely missed,” stated Jan Stephens, FeI canadian Steward General, for Jumping and eventing.

Ms. Murdoch was also an FeI Level 2 Para-equestrian Dressage Steward. She was chief Steward at the 2006 Pacific Rim International Para-equestrian Dressage competition held in Langley, British columbia as well as the 2010 WindReach International Paraequestrian Dressage competition held in Ashburn, Ontario. In 2007, Ms. Murdoch joined the canadian Paraequestrian committee (cPec), and remained a valued www.gaitpost.com

member until 2011. She was also a member of the Para-equestrian Officials committee from 2006-2010.

“Maggie was an incredible staunch supporter of equestrian sport in canada, and will be very missed by many in the community. Maggie was always a steadying figure whose integrity, depth of knowledge and experience always proved to be invaluable, particularly to those fortunate enough to have worked and mentored with her throughout the years. The equestrian community owes Maggie a great debt of gratitude,” commented Kerri McGregor, member of the Board of Directors, equine canada.

Ms. Murdoch will be remembered for her passion, commitment and contributions to furthering excellence in canada’s equestrian sport.

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Headline News continued from page 11 On behalf of Equine Canada we extend our sincerest condolences to her family, friends, and colleagues. three World number ones compete at Olympia international Horse Show 2013 December 6, 2013: Three FEI-ranked world No.1 riders will compete at Olympia, The London International Horse Show which takes place on December 16-22, 2013, as final entries for London’s premier equine show were announced recently.

Dressage sensation Charlotte Dujardin, Show Jumping superstar Scott Brash and Carriage Driving legend Boyd Exell, who are all currently leading the rankings in their respected sports, are amongst the confirmed entries for what is regarded as the world’s best Christmas equine party. It will be the first time in the history of Olympia that three world No.1’s have competed at London’s premier horse show.

London 2012 hero Charlotte Dujardin (GB) will compete her Olympic gold medal winning horse, Valegro in the Reem Acra FEI World Cup Dressage Leg, sup-

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ported by Horse & Hound on December 16 and 17. The formidable pair won this competition at Olympia last year and Dujardin, who was shortlisted for The Sunday Times and Sky Sports Sportswoman of the Year earlier this month, will be hoping to repeat that feat.

Amongst those bidding to spoil Dujardin’s Christmas party is Edward Gal (Glock’s Voice) and Hans Peter Minderhoud (Glock’s Romanov) from the Netherlands who are regulars at Olympia. Charlotte’s GB Teammate, Carl Hester will compete Fine Time 13, the horse with which he won the National Championships with in September. A notable absentee is Dujardin and Hester’s London 2012 Teammate, Laura Tomlinson (nee Bechtolsheimer). However, Tomlinson’s stable jockey and Reserve National Champion, Lara Griffith, makes her Olympia debut on Andretti H. The Top Three FEI-ranked Show Jumpers in the world Scott Brash (GB), Ben Maher (GB) and Ludger Beerbaum (GER) are all triple handed with horses in the Longines FEI World Cup Jumping Leg, presented

by H&M. Scotland’s Brash, who recently clinched the Longines Global Champions Tour title in Doha, elevating him to No.1 spot this week in the FEI world rankings brings Bon Ami, Hello Annie and Ursula XII to Olympia.

Maher has Aristo Z, Diva II and his London 2012 superstar Tripple X III and will also be reunited with Noctambule Courcelle in the Alltech Christmas Puissance, on whom he won the famous competition in 2010 and 2012. Legendary Beerbaum brings his three top horses Carinou, Chiara 222 and Zinedine.

Six of the world’s best drivers include three 2013 European team gold medallists, Koos de Ronde, Ijsbrand Chardon and Theo Timmerman from the Netherlands; two 2013 European team silver medallists from Germany, Daniel Schneiders and Michael Brauchle; and driving on a wild card is two time world gold medallist, four time World Cup Champion and current leader in the FEI Driver standings, Australia’s Boyd Exell. Representing Great Britain is the only female in the competition, Georgina Hunt, who is seven times National Pony Team Champion.

Yann Candele Crowned Canadian Show Jumping Champion for Fourth time December 1, 2013: Yann Candele of Caledon, ON, jumped his way to a record-breaking fourth consecutive Canadian Show Jumping Championship title on

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Saturday, November 2, during the CSI4*-W Royal Horse Show in Toronto, ON. Originally from Normandy, France, Candele became a Canadian citizen in 2009 and has dominated the Canadian Show Jumping Championships ever since, winning in 2010 aboard Pitareusa and in 2011 and 2012 with Game Ready.

This year’s victory came aboard Showgirl, a 13-yearold Selle Français mare previously ridden by fellow Canadian Equestrian Team member Jonathan Asselin of Calgary, AB. The Royal Horse Show marked the first competition for the new pair. Showgirl was acquired specifically for Candele by a group of owners led by 2008 Olympic Champion Eric Lamaze.

Despite their unfamiliarity with each other, Candele and Showgirl thrilled the crowd during the $25,000 Canadian Championship Phase I on Friday, November 1, stopping the clock in the speed class in a blistering 66.16 seconds while leaving all the rails in place. Their domination continued the next day in Saturday’s $50,000 Canadian Championship Phase II, where, as the leaders, they had the luxury of being the final competitors on course.

The pair laid down another impressive fault-free performance in the opening round of the $50,000 class to maintain their lead. Advancing to the second round, despite a few close calls and hard rubs, Candele and Showgirl pulled out another clear round, claiming the Canadian Championship title with a perfect score of zero.

Beth Underhill of Schomberg, ON, took home the Reserve Canadian Championship title aboard Viggo, her 11-year-old Dutch Warmblood gelding, with a combined score of 1.62 penalties. Viggo has only recently returned to competition after a full year off due to injury, and in his first indoor competition in nearly two years, put in three clean jumping efforts. Angela Covert of St. Lazare, QC, rounded out the top three with a total score of 4.33 penalties aboard Utan, a 12-year-old Dutch Warmblood gelding owned by the Eastwood Group.

The Ziegler Family Named 2013 Jump Canada ‘Owner of the Year’ December 1, 2013: Jump Canada named the Ziegler family of Artisan Farms the ‘Owner of the Year’ for 2013.

It is the second time that Jump Canada has bestowed the honour on the Ziegler family, who were also the recipients in 2011.

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first began when their daughter, Caitlin, started riding ponies at the age of four at a small barn outside of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. As Caitlin’s riding progressed, so did the involvement of her parents. Today, Artisan Farms continues to support the riding careers of Andy and Caitlin, as well as sponsoring Canadian Olympians Eric Lamaze and Tiffany Foster.

Horses owned by the Ziegler family represented the Canadian Show Jumping Team in four Nations’ Cup competitions in 2013, including in Wellington, Florida, where Foster produced double clear rounds riding Victor to lead Canada to a second place finish.

Demonstrating their unfailing support, Artisan Farms purchased three new Grand Prix mounts for Lamaze and Foster in May 2013. Powerplay, a nine-year-old Holsteiner gelding (Casall x Limbus), and Quelmec du Gery, a nine-year-old Selle Français gelding (Pamphile x Jasper), were purchased for 2008 Olympic Champion Lamaze, while Verdi III, an 11-year-old Dutch Warmblood gelding (Hors La Loi II x Cantus) was acquired for Foster.

Lamaze, riding Powerplay, and Foster, riding Verdi III, represented Canada in the Nations’ Cup competitions held during the Spruce Meadows ‘Continental’ and ‘Masters’ tournaments before traveling to CSIO5* Barcelona, Spain, to compete in the c1.5 million Furusiyya Nations’ Cup Final where Canada placed sixth among 18 countries vying for the inaugural title. Lamaze and Powerplay produced one of only two double clear performances in the Nations’ Cup Final over two demanding days of competition.

“It is a great honour to be named the Jump Canada ‘Owner of the Year’ for the second time,” said Carlene Ziegler. “It is our pleasure to support Eric and Tiffany and to witness their successes for Team Artisan and Team Canada. We have very high hopes for our latest additions, Powerplay and Verdi III, and look forward to the 2014 World Equestrian Games in Normandy.”

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Headline News continued from page 13 pique is now available for purchase directly from the publisher, Best communications and Management (BcM).

Now in its 63rd year, L’Année Hippique provides a detailed look back at the past year in equestrian sport. The in-depth articles and stunning colour photography make this hardcover book the perfect keepsake for any equine enthusiast.

Included in this year’s edition is complete coverage of the Rolex FeI Word cup Show Jumping season, the Reem Acra FeI World cup Dressage season and the Furusiyya FeI Nations cup Series. Also featured are the Portuguese School of equestrian Art, a ‘Goodbye to the Stars’ and the annual L’Année Hippique Best event and Best Rider of the year awards.

With more than 44,000 copies distributed to over 80 countries, L’Année Hippique is the premiere annual equestrian publication and a true collector’s item. It makes a perfect gift and is an ideal way to thank clients, sponsors and suppliers for their support. cara WhiTham appoinTed To dressage high performance Team of experTs November 29, 2013: Dressage canada is pleased to

announce that cara Whitham of Stoney creek, ON has accepted an invitation to join a carefully selected team of experts working to help canada’s high performance dressage riders achieve success at the highest level of the sport.

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by Desi Dillingham, MBe, Special Advisor to Dressage canada. Dillingham is working closely with Dressage canada to build a dynamic team of experts. Together, the team will work toward the goal of designing and implementing world-class programs to support canadian Dressage athletes aiming to represent canada at major games-including the upcoming 2014 World equestrian Games in Normandy, FRA. “I have known cara personally since we were in our early teens. And I have since seen her in parallel positions in Dressage over the past 30 years,” said Dillingham, who has a wealth of experience and knowledge in the field of dressage, as well as vast international connections and contacts across the equestrian industry.

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Desi’s team. Dressage has always been my passion-in particular, canadian Dressage,” said Whitham. “I hope I can bring to this position all the international experience and knowledge that I have been fortunate to be a part of for so many years. It’s so exciting to see the future for canada.” canadian eLiZaBeTh mcmuLLen fei 5* dressage Judge seLecTed for The 2014 Weg November 20 2013: equine canada and Dressage canada are pleased to announce that highly respected FeI 5* judge elizabeth (Lib) McMullen, has been selected to be a member of the judges panel for the Alltech FeI World equestrian Games to be held August 23 to September 7, 2014 in Normandy, France. McMullen holds the honour of being the sole canadian Dressage judge chosen to officiate at the Games.

“Lib was canada’s first 5* Dressage judge and has officiated at four World cup Finals and the World Games in Jerez, Spain. She is eminently qualified for this role and it is a great and well deserved honour for her and canada!” commented cara Whitham, canadian FeI 5* Dressage Judge.

“I am honoured and delighted to be included with the other members of the panel for Normandy,” stated McMullen. arTisan farms acquires neW horse for eric LamaZe November 15, 2013: carlene and Andy Ziegler’s Artisan Farms has acquired Zigali P S for canadian Olympic champion eric Lamaze. The Ziegler’s generous patronage of canadian Show Jumping was recognized earlier this month at cSI4*-W Toronto, canada, where they were presented with the prestigious Jump canada “Owner of the year” Award for the second time in appreciation of their support of Lamaze and fellow canadian Olympian Tiffany Foster.

Ridden for the past year by 23-year-old Daniel Neilson of Great Britain, Zigali P S has quickly amassed an impressive record in International equestrian Federation (FeI) sanctioned competition. The nine-year-old bay Dutch Warmblood gelding (Kigali x STB-H Palfrenier) won Grand Prix events in the Spring before helping Great Britain score a second place finish in the Nations’ cup Headline News continued on page 18

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wish horses could talk, at least to tell us where they are hurting. Sometimes there can be clear indications, such as a severely inflamed area, inability to bear any weight on one limb, or rolling constantly in severe pain. Most of the time, however, signs are more subtle and only a very attentive owner or someone that knows the horse extremely well can tell that a horse may have a problem. When faced with a behavioural issue, a crucial question should always be asked: is it from pain? Even though it may not be the first thing that comes to mind, it should always be considered. This article will outline some behaviour that can indicate pain and when veterinary care may be required.

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Lethargy This is the horse that is just not quite right.

No specific signs are necessarily noted but he doesn’t have as much energy or his usual attitude. This is a very important sign to recognize, monitor and investigate. It can certainly be due to overtraining and fatigue. It can also be the beginning of renal failure, stomach impaction or other severe illnesses or diseases. Sometimes horses will lose their appetite, which gets noticed rather quickly by owners if they don’t eat at all, but it sometimes goes unnoticed if they only eat less or take much longer to finish their food.

Another great example is horses with Cushing’s disease. Owners often think that their horse is

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“slowing down” from aging but once treated, they can regain a lot of energy and act like a young horse again.

Canter problems Although they can be triggered by rider error, picking up the wrong lead frequently, switching leads behind or completely switching lead on the lunge line or with an experienced rider is often a sign of discomfort. On the first and last beats of the canter, there is a single leg in contact with the ground supporting the entire body weight (i.e. the right front and the left hind on the right lead canter) which does not happen in the trot where there are always two feet on the ground at a time. As a result, sometimes the canter feels completely different if you switch direction when it is painful on a single leg. This is sometimes expressed by the horse by bunny hopping, which can be described as cantering with both hind legs touching the ground almost simultaneously while roaching the back. This is done in an effort to share the weight between both hind legs and/or to relieve the pressure from the rider on the horse’s back.

Jumping issues Some horses are known to refuse jumping obstacles. It can definitely be the rider’s fault or those scary flowers that are just not the same ones that you practiced with at home. But if a horse that consistently used to have clear rounds is all of a sudden refusing to jump for no apparent reason, it may be from apprehension due to the pain from any of the legs or back. In the same line of thinking, horses should jump straight or in the direction indicated by the rider. If they repeatedly jump crooked, this may also indicate a problem.

Contact troubles A horse that has sharp points on his teeth digging in his cheeks can pull to one side, have trouble going to the contact or be fussy. Along the same idea, oral ulcers, pinches from the wrong bit or oral lacerations can cause the same signs. Head shaking syndrome can be very diswww.gaitpost.com

ruptive and make a horse un-rideable. TMJ (Temporomandibular Joint) pain can also be responsible for contact problems. Although the head is where we point a finger first, neck pain, back pain, muscle stiffness and even lameness can also bring contact challenges.

The fact that a horse has had an abnormal behaviour or gait for a long time doesn’t make it normal. It only means that the horse has been dealing or coping with it as best as he can. Sometimes low grade lamenesses may have been going on for several months or even years before they get noticed.

It is usually not “the way the horse moves”.

There are several other behavioural abnormalities which are too extensive to list, but include cold backs, pulling on one rein, being spooky or hyper reactive, kicking during meals, rearing, self-mutilation, etc. When faced with a behavioural problem, there are a few questions that your veterinarian will ask and knowing the answer will increase the chances of finding the root of the problem. Those include: when did you first notice the problem? Under what conditions does the problem occur, does it happen every time? Does it change if someone else handles the horse? What precedes the behaviour? Has it worsened lately or is it stable? If the behaviour problem occurs under saddle, is it in both directions? At all gaits? At the beginning of the ride?

Does it get better as you ride?

Of course some of these issues may be behavioural or training related and due to the personality of the horse or the horse/rider combination.

Sometimes horses find their work hard and riders need to push them to achieve their athletic performance, but asking a horse in pain to perform a specific task may leave him resenting work and cause further problems down the road.

In conclusion, horse owners need to know their horse very well and notice small behavioural changes or even realize that some of the long-time issues may be pain related. A horse does not have to be head-bobbing lame to feel pain and even a small amount of pain can cause

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Vet’s View continued from page 17 a bad problem. Your veterinarian can help rule out painful issues and this will help ensure that your horse remains happy in his work.

Dr Marielle St-Laurent, DVM graduated from the University of Montreal in June 2010. She completed Paton & Martin’s internship program and is now a full time associate veterinarian. Marielle was a competitive Dressage rider prior to entering vet school. She recently got back in the saddle and started training and competing again.

Headline News continued from page 15 at cSIO5* Gijon, Spain. It was also in Spain that Neilson and Zigali P S placed third in the c145,000 1.60m Grand Prix of Gijon.

“It’s a horse that Gilbert knew about and had seen,” said Lamaze in reference to agent Gilbert de Roock of Belgium. “I saw the video and very much liked it; the horse has a lot of thoroughbred in its look. The horse has had a lot of results and seemed to be at the right age with the right mileage. everything in the horse’s career has been positive, so we were attracted to that to

begin with. In trying the horse, it confirmed everything that we thought.”

Zigali P S will join Lamaze’s current top string, which is lead by Powerplay, a nine-year-old Holsteiner gelding (Casall x Limbus), purchased by Artisan Farms in May of this year. With Powerplay, Lamaze enjoyed strong results at cSIO5* Spruce Meadows Masters in calgary, AB, and was one of two riders to produce a double clear effort in the c1,500,000 Furusiyya FeI Nations’ cup Final at cSIO5* Barcelona, Spain.

“Powerplay is my leading horse, and we need to try to preserve him for next year’s World equestrian Games,” explained Lamaze, who has contested the past five consecutive World equestrian Games, winning the Individual Bronze Medal in 2010 with the great Hickstead.

“In talking with Andy and carlene, they were very supportive. Once we realized what we had in Powerplay, we also realized that we need to aim him at major events and championships. Powerplay needs a back-up, and Zigali is capable of jumping at the same calibre. Having a second top horse will make Powerplay’s schedule a little easier, and allow me to do more shows. It makes it fun, and it makes it exciting!”

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Dreamscape Farm triumphs at the 2013 NA 70 Day Stallion Test

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n Europe, Warmblood and Sport Horse stallions must first be approved by a “Verband” or Breed Registry to be able to breed and register any offspring. With the approval from the registry, the stallions must then perform a 30 or 70 day “test”. This test is to determine whether the stallion is of good character, rideable, has good gaits, good jumping form, and has the endurance to gallop and jump Cross Country. Each stallion must show adequate ability in all things to “pass”.

The NA 70 Day Stallion test is held at Silver Creek Farm in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. At this time, there is only one 70 Day Test for all North American Sport Horse Stallions. This in itself is quite a journey for any stallion owner to embark on, for not only the cost, but the location as well, adds a tremendous element to the test.

For the third year, Jennifer and Armin Arnoldt of Dreamscape Farm in Langley, BC have sent a stallion(s) to the test.

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of the test. Fabian DSF was purchased as a young FEI Stallion prospect by Martha Diaz (USA). She has developed him into an outstanding young stallion.

This is the second North American Stallion

by Freestyle (Florestan x SPS Paloma) that has been licensed at the NA test.

In 2010, Farscape DSF, 2007 Westfalen (Freestyle x Pacific Sabra x Pacific Sunset) was the first NA bred and approved Westfalen Stallion. Farscape DSF was third overall in the 2010 test. Farscape DSF has been showing very successfully on the West Coast with many wins in the Hunter Ring.

This year, Checkmate, 2009 Oldenburg (Check In x Rio Zeus x Zeus) had a very good test. He shows a fantastic “Hunter form” under saddle and in the chute. He was third in the jumping and sixth overall (at press time). Checkmate was one of three stallions licensed at the test this year with the Hanoverian Verband (Germany) and the American Hanoverian Society.

Checkmate will begin his long journey home in a few days and get a well deserved vacation.

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Winter planning ahead can make trailering in wintery conditions much safer.

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Winter is upon us, no doubt about it.

Even on the “temperate” West Coast, winter can bite, and preparation is the best prevention of all the cold-related problems that arise with horses and their management in sub-zero temperatures.

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Winter Check continued from page 21 WINTER BARN MANAGEMENT Check the weather channel often. If temperatures are going to drop below zero, or below your area’s norm by a significant amount, winter proof your barn. Close your loft doors and windows, start closing the exterior doors and keeping them shut, and close windows. Pay attention to ventilation. If your barn has adequate ventilation, your windows should not fog up, condensation should not cover everything, and your barn should not smell of ammonia. Open windows just enough to get the airflow to eliminate these problems. Pull your hoses inside after draining them, so you can use them easily when temperatures rise again (and find them when the snow falls!). Keep your horses inside to keep the barn temperature up and the water flowing. Turn out half the barn at a time, again to keep the barn warm. If you keep supplies (hay, bedding) outside, bring as much in ahead of time to make the work easier. Have de-icer on hand for your sidewalks and parking lot. Shovel paths to the manure pile and bin before using a wheelbarrow on them — then there is less ice, and a smoother surface for the next few days. If starting up heat22

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ers in the tack room or lounge, make sure the dust has been blown off and nothing is stored close to the heat source.

WINTER FEEDING Horses require more calories to maintain their body temperatures in cold weather. Keep in mind that the energy required might be balanced by less activity and more stall time, if they are kept indoors. The goal is to keep them healthy and rideable! Generally, in most barn situations, horses tend to need less grain, more water, and more hay. The hay should be given in small amounts frequently, or use a slow feeder to keep the gut active. The bonus with feeding more often is that they drink more frequently, and this helps keep the pipes from freezing. A wet mash or wetting their usual grain ration is a good way to jumpstart the digestive tract with fluids, and help prevent impaction colics. Horses in consistent exercise routines such as school horses have been shown to be at a lower risk of colic. A significant change in activity level will increase the risk of colic, so force yourself to get out there and ride your horse! Don’t park him until the temperature comes back up.

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WinTer fooTing If horses are turned out with shoes on, be sure to pick their feet on the way back in. Snowballs in the shoes can twist joints or slide on concrete, causing injury. There are many suggestions for preventing snow balling up in their shoes, but it is best to ask what works best in your area.

Remember if hacking on the roads, the pavement is much more slippery when frozen, even without ice on it. Indoor arenas can be harrowed frequently to prevent freezing, and to bring up the moister under-footing which will help keep dust down until sprinkling can be resumed.

WinTer riding Bundle up! Use pocket warmers in your gloves — they come in adhesive thin packets for your toes as well. If going for a hack, use a quarter sheet to keep your horse’s haunches warm and out of the wind if he gets sweaty. Keep your head warm — use a thin toque under your helmet. Dress in several layers for when you work hard in an arena, to have several options of thermal protection available.

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WinTer TraveL So you have to haul your horse somewhere in less than ideal conditions. Plan ahead — charge your cell phone, plan your route and give someone else a copy, have emergency numbers including a vet in the area, an alternate truck or trailer provider, and your destination’s contact information. Keep the temperature in your trailer comfortable for your horse — cooler is actually better, without a gale blowing through it, as the heat and humidity builds up quickly in a fully enclosed trailer. Overblanketing leads to sweating, which adds to the humidity and to your horse’s discomfort. Check frequently en route, and open or close windows as required.

ter months. Putting away a damp horse in cold weather is poor horsemanship and hard on the horse, and cooling out a hairy horse can take hours, so do him a favour and clip at least on the neck and shoulders where he sweats the most. A cooler will wick away moisture and still keep him warm, and when he is dry, his regular blanket can be replaced. Putting him away damp under a heavy blanket just prolongs the chill. Blanketing does not reduce their ability to stay warm naturally, nor will they be warmer with a full hair coat than with a wind- and water-proof blanket. It is also advisable to change blankets periodically to avoid pressure spots perpetually in the same spot.

Winter should be the training season where you advance with consistent work at home. Cold weather shouldn’t stop you, and working in the cold is better for the horse than standing still.

Preparation makes it bearable, and puts you one step ahead of the competition that would rather stay in by the fireplace!

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Jenny Payne and family pose with their 2012 Horse of the Year Award (non-competitive) for Kasey, their old school horse.

The 2014 Horse Council BC Awards Gala is this March!

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orse Council BC’s Annual Awards honour outstanding achievement within BC’s equine community. These awards acknowledge those who stand out from the crowd and have made a positive impact on the equestrian community throughout the year. Please help us in recognizing these outstanding equine enthusiasts on Saturday, March 8, 2014 at the Hilton Vancouver Airport Hotel in Richmond, BC! Crystal Darche, former radio announcer at JRFM and now an announcer with QMFM, is the host for the 2014 Awards Gala and it will feature guest speakers, appetizers, dessert, live music, champagne reception and door prizes. You won’t want to miss this great celebration of BC horses and riders!

Tickets must be purchased in advance and are available through www.hcbc.ca or by calling the Horse Council BC offices at 604-856-4304.

Tickets are $30 each plus tax or come complimentary with a BC Equine Education Summit Weekend Pass.

Horse Council BC Dressage Symposium – Dressage Through the Levels is Back!

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Levels Symposium is back! It will take place on Feb 1 & 2, 2014 at Thunderbird Show Park in Langley, BC. The Symposium will cover Training Level all the way to Grand Prix with Ellen Bontje, Olympic Silver Medalist and Lorraine Macdonald, FEI 4* International Dressage Judge. This event is packed almost every year so make sure you arrive early to guarantee entry. Tickets will be sold at the door.

Canadian Fortnight to benefit to Dressage Athletes and Enthusiasts December 2, 2013: Dressage Canada is pleased to invite Dressage athletes, officials, sponsors, owners, and enthusiasts to participate in the inaugural Canadian Fortnight event, scheduled to take place from January 19 to February 2, 2014 in Wellington, FL, USA. This event, which coincides with the Adequan Global Dressage Festival winter competition series, will provide recognition, development, and support to Canadian Dressage athletes, while also giving Dressage enthusiasts, owners, officials, and sponsors the chance to benefit from networking and education-related opportunities.

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The Canadian Fortnight will present information sessions and panel discussions with FEI officials and experts in numerous fields of interest, including equine and human nutrition, FEI veterinary care, FEI judging, media and self-marketing, and sport psychology.

Many sessions will be open to the public for a nominal fee, and package rates will be available.

Organizers are also working to line up exciting opportunities for the public, including guided tours of prestigious stables in Wellington, headset commentary by expert riders, trainers and judges during live CDI-level competition, meet and greet sessions with top Canadian Dressage athletes (human and equine), and much more.

Join Dressage Canada for the Canadian Fortnight event and capitalize on the opportunity to leave the cold Canadian weather behind for a few weeks in order to visit the “Winter Equestrian Capital of the World.”

Learn from top industry experts, FEI officials, and Olympic athletes, and witness some of the world’s best international Dressage competition as athletes go head-to-head in competition with the goal of qualifying to represent their country at the 2014 World Equestrian Games in Normandy, FRA.

children with the opportunity to help heal emotionally by working with horses while having fun and learning positive life-coping skills, responsibility and confidence. After completing the EAGALA certification, HHH will now be able to start a revenue arm for their program, which will assist in funding their mission to help children through equine experiential learning.

The EAGALA Model is based on a team approach in which an Equine Specialist and Mental Health professional work through the horses to help the client. There is no horseback riding involved, only unmounted activities in which the horses sometimes serve as a metaphor and a mirror for the participants themselves or situations in their lives. Each client has the best solutions for themselves when given the opportunity to discover them. Because EAGALA is an experiential model, participants will have the chance to problem-solve, take risks, employ creativity and find the solutions that best work for them.

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Horses Healing Hearts Adds Equine Assisted Learning Through EAGALA Certification December 2, 2013: Horses Healing Hearts (HHH) is proud to announce their membership in the Equine Assisted Growth and Learning (EAGALA) Program. Since 1999, EAGALA has been the leading international nonprofit association for professionals using equine therapy to address mental health and human development needs.

Following their model and training, founder of HHH Lizabeth Olszewski is now certified in the EAGALA model, opening up new doors and limitless possibilities for the expanding nonprofit organization.

Horses Healing Hearts, founded in September 2009 by Olszewski of Wellington, FL, helps ease the pain of kids growing up in a home affected by substance abuse. HHH provides these

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Congratulations! to all our new owners, consignors, and sport horse breeders on their success at the 2013 CSHA – Alberta Select Sale in Calgary at Creekside Farm. The Select Sale’s accomplishments are in large part a result of the tremendous support of our gracious sponsors who make this one of a kind, all Canadian bred, elite performance horse sale possible.

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Royal Victory Alexandra Perry Wins the Jump Canada Medal Final

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f you have ever attended the Royal Winter Fair as a competitor, or even as a spectator, you will know that the atmosphere of Toronto’s Ricoh Coliseum is not for the faint of heart. Many a rider has had less than his or her finest hour in a Royal debut, but such is not the case for West Vancouver’s Alex-

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andra Perry. Lexi, as she is known to her friends and family, achieved the ultimate success in her first appearance at the Royal, when she and her horse Alezan 7 won the Jump Canada Medal Final following a rare second ride off for the title.

Neither Lexi nor her 17 year old Westphalian gelding had experienced the pressure cooker of

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that storied indoor show, but they arrived in Toronto with a secret weapon in the form of their coaches, Brent and Laura Balisky. The Baliskys have guided more than a few students through the Jump Canada and CET Medal Finals, including a rather long list of winners and top three finishers. It goes without saying that they were able to give their student the tools to handle the Royal with the confidence she needed to win.

Royal Road Lexi has been training with the Baliskys since she was 11 years old. Like many youngsters from North and West Vancouver, she and her older sister Olivia began riding at North Shore Equestrian Centre when Lexi was nine. The girls’ budding passion led to the Perry family’s decision to step a little deeper into the sport and buy a horse, which is how they met Brent and Laura. “When we started riding with them, our parents would drive us out to Langley three times a week,” says Lexi. Once Olivia, who is now studying at the University of Victoria, got her driver’s license, she took over the chauffeur duties. Lexi, who turns 19 in January, has avoided the daily commute entirely by moving into an apartment at Thunderbird Show Stables so that she can be there full time. “I work part time for Brent and Laura and I ride four horses a day,” she says.

When she bought Alezan 7 (known in the stable as Alex) two years ago, Lexi says she kept an open mind as to what the future would bring the partnership. “We were unsure of what we wanted to do, but we knew in the backs of our minds that the Jump Canada Medals were an option,” she remembers. One thing that Lexi was sure of, however, was that she wanted to pursue her riding in the jumper ring in addition to equitation.

Alezan was purchased as a four legged mentor — a mature horse with more experience than his new rider. “He knows his job,” says Lexi. In 2012, Lexi and Alex competed in the CET Medal division, but 2013 was the pair’s first time in the Jump Canada Medal classes. “I wasn’t the top qualified rider from BC at the end of the qualifying season,” she explains. “I had done only two Jump www.gaitpost.com

Canada classes all summer, before doing the fall finale at Thunderbird.” Lexi and her coaches are sensitive to the fact that Alex is an older horse, and they are careful with the amount of jumping he does, both in training and at competitions.

Team BC Lexi refers to the other young riders from BC who also traveled to the Royal as her team mates.

In addition to the expertise of her veteran coaches, Lexi also gained insight from the other riders who had experience at big indoor shows. Having flown to Toronto with her mother, Susan Drury, and Brent nine days before the Jump Canada Final, Lexi joined her horse, who had shipped by land with another horse from BC, Megan Champoux’s horse Euro (Megan and Euro finished fifth in the Jump Canada Medal Final). Before arriving in Toronto for the competition, Laura had traveled to Lexington, KY with another student, Haley Stradling, who had qualified to compete at the Maclay Medal Finals. Haley would go on to finish third in the CET Medal Final and seventh in the Jump Canada Medal Final riding Duvel.

Although her horse had little indoor experience, Lexi was impressed with how well Alex coped with the atmosphere at the Royal. Following the first round, she was among the four riders asked to come back into the ring for the ride off. It is extremely rare for the judges to ask for a second ride-off in a Medal Final, and Lexi says that she had no time to be nervous when she and Jessica Blum of Ontario were asked to perform a second test immediately following the ride-off. “I had been hoping I would be in the top two after the first ride off, but I certainly wasn’t expecting a second round,” she says. “The second test was quite short, with only two jumps, followed by a hand gallop and a halt. I knew that whatever I did had to be 100 percent. All the little things would stand out because the test was so short.”

Lexi had the good fortune of going second, after Blum. “It gave me time to watch the first rider go and to see how I could change it to make it a better round for me.” Better it clearly was; Lexi was

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Onward and Upward With the Jump Canada Medal title in hand, Lexi is looking forward to 2014. She and Alex also competed in the CET Medal Final at the Royal, finishing eighth. She says that pursuing the CET Medal Final again is a possibility, but she also understands that one needs to keep an open mind with one’s plans. “My goals are al-

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“In Thermal we will have to see how it goes, but I hope to do the 1.4m division with her,” says Lexi.

“The new horse is going really well.”

She may have earned her success with hard work and dedication, but Lexi fully recognizes the importance of the support she has received from her family and coaches. “I really need to give so much thanks to my parents for sticking with me this long in this sport. It’s not an easy sport in which to succeed. I’m grateful for them believing in me and letting me do this. Brent, Laura and L.J. have also given me many opportunities to succeed.”

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O’Gorman, HHH Advisory Committee Chair, suggested that we start researching associations in which to be certified in order to increase our skill level and credibility. We chose EAGALA due to its worldwide presence and balanced, professional model for which it is known. Because it is a model with unmounted activities, we can use it interspersed with our HHH children’s program (which is mounted), but it will be the ‘backbone’ of the EAP/EAL services we offer in the missionbased program coming soon.”

EAGALA is experiential in nature. The process acts as a powerful and effective therapeutic approach for people of all demographics. The possibilities with the EAGALA Model are endless, and with over 4,000 members in 49 countries, it is no wonder that the nonprofit organization has become so well known for its ability to help those suffering from addiction, depression and trauma.

The BesT of The WesT aT The canadian sporT horse associaTion seLecT saLe December 2013: The best in designer breeding, fashion, and philanthropy was on display for the second annual Select Sale, presented by the Alberta Chapter of the Canadian Sport Horse Association (CSHA). More than 400 prospective horse owners attended the fashion showinspired Denim and Diamonds Gala at Calgary’s Creekside Farm on September 9, 2013.

Opening the night’s bidding was Geoffrey, a 2012 Circle C miniature ‘pink’ gelding donkey generously donated by National Bank Financial Edmonton. With emotions and goodwill running high, Geoffrey brought in a whopping $20,000 for the Cerebral Palsy (CP) Kids and Families’ Adaptive Bike Clinic of Calgary! An additional $1,000 donation pushed the total amount raised to $21,000.

“The Adaptive Bike Program requires approximately $70,000 annually to support all the children who apply for adaptive bike funding.

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circle c’s Geoffrey, a 2012 miniature ‘pink’ gelding donkey, brought in a whopping $20,000 for charity.

CSHA!” said Carol Mertens, Board President of the CP Kids and Families.

The evening’s main event took centre stage next. Decked out in designer gear provided by Asmar Equestrian and CWD Sellier, models and horses stomped the runway in style. Each featured equine was pre-selected by industry experts Bob Henselwood, Connie Dorsch, and Alan Wedge for its competitive performance potential and pre-approved via rigorous vet check exams.

It was boutique breeding at its best.

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With the Select Sale’s signature pumping music and free-flowing champagne and tapas, the night’s MCs — CSHA Alberta Chapter President Shauna Cook and pedigree commentator Judy Kirshmann — shared their insights into each horse’s temperament, rideability, and bloodlines. Video highlights played on the Videotron in the background.

“I think the quality of horses this year was astounding,” said Cook. “It was clear that a great deal of effort had been put into their training and preparation.”

Showing that proven bloodlines are always in fashion, the top selling horse — for the second year in a row — was an Ikoon filly. Creekside Farm’s Cinderella (Ikoon x South Pacific) sold for 403-948-8715

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$55,000. KVS Sport Horses’ Cadens KVS (Corland x Cor de la Bryere) and Karusel Management’s Lancelot (Le Primeur x Laptop) took the runner up positions at $40,000 and $37,000, respectively.

“The CSHA was the first studbook in North America to include European Warmbloods. Our goal is to raise the bar on sport horse breeding and sport horse auctions in Canada,” said National Director and Select Sale Co-Chair Linda Ackermann.

“But it’s the sponsor support that jettisons the Select Sale to the next level. On behalf of the CSHA, we’d like to send a big thank you to all of our sponsors, in particular Ironwood Building Systems, Steel Craft Doors, and Pristine LED.” For more information on the Select Sale and all CSHA events, visit www.c-s-h-a.org. guLf coasT WinTer cLassics named WorLd championship hunTer rider evenT December, 2013: This winter, Hunter riders will have their first opportunity to vie for prestigious World Championship Hunter Rider (WCHR) points along the picturesque Mississippi Gulf Coast. For the first time since its inception, the Gulf Coast Winter Classics, a United States Hunter Jumper Association (USHJA) Member’s Choice award-winning show, has been chosen as a distinguished WCHR host event.

The WCHR week will be held during the Gulf Coast Sunshine Classic week of March 5 - 9, 2014 during the Gulf Coast Winter Classics series at the beautiful Harrison County Fairgrounds and Equestrian Center.

A limited number of horse shows are chosen each year by USHJA for the distinction of being a WCHR event host. Events are selected on an annual basis based on the evaluation of a submitted application, votes from WCHR members and selection criteria including exhibitor hospitality, event scheduling, awards presentations and the quality of the footing, courses, stabling, staff and more.

“We’re absolutely thrilled to have been chosen as a WCHR event host this year,” said Bob Bell, President of the Gulf Coast Winter Classics.

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total of four venues have put in bids to host the FEI World Cup Finals in 2017. London (GBR) and Omaha, Nebraska (USA) have applied to stage both the Longines FEI World Cup Jumping and the FEI World Cup Dressage Finals. The other two venues have put in bids to host just one Final, with Hong Kong (HKG) putting in a bid for the Longines FEI World Cup Jumping Final and ‘s-Hertogenbosch (NED) bidding to host the FEI World Cup Dressage Final.

London’s O2 Arena, which was renamed the North Greenwich Arena for the Olympic and Paralympic events staged there during London 2012, is the proposed venue for the British bid for the joint-Finals in 2017. The Century Link Centre, which hosts sports events and concerts, has been put forward as the venue in Omaha, Nebraska for the American double bid.

AsiaWorld Expo, venue for the Longines Hong Kong Masters and which is situated next to Hong Kong International Airport, is the venue proposed for the Longines FEI World Cup Jumping Final. Indoor Brabant, which hosted the double FEI World Cup Finals in 2012, has been put forward as the venue for the FEI World Cup Dressage Final.

The FEI has also confirmed that all three applicants — Wellington (USA), Lexington (USA), and Bromont/Montreal (CAN) — have been accepted as Official Candidates in the bid process to host the FEI World Equestrian Games 2018 following assessment of the Bid Questionnaires by the FEI Evaluation Commission. Site visits by the Evaluation Commission will precede presentations by the bidders to the Commission and to the FEI Bureau.

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In other bidding news, the FEI has received bids for the senior FEI European Championships in 2017. Gothenburg (SWE) has applied to host Jumping, Dressage, Para-Dressage and Driving (Four in Hand), Rotterdam (NED) has put in a bid to host the Jumping, and there are two bids to host the Eventing Championships, one from Strezgom (POL) and one from Fontainebleau (FRA).

“It is gratifying that our key events are attracting such strong interest from bidders,” FEI Secretary General Ingmar De Vos said. “We have got a very impressive portfolio that includes the FEI World Equestrian Games, our FEI series and the Championships. It’s testament to the value of these events that so many countries are vying to host them.”

In Memoriam: Jim Dunn OAM (AUS), 1946-2013 James (Jim) Lavington Dunn, former Chairman of Equestrian Australia’s Eventing selectors, has passed away after a long illness. He was 67.

Jim Dunn acted as Chef d’Equipe to the Australian Eventing team and his proudest moment was leading in his team to collect gold on home ground at the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games, a historic third successive Olympic team gold for Australia’s Eventers.

In 2004, Jim Dunn was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for services to

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equestrian sports in Australia and at Olympic level as a coach, manager, administrator and judge. In the same year, he was also inducted into the Sport Australia Hall of Fame.

He was Chairman of Selectors for more than 20 years and during that time formed a close bond with national coach Wayne Roycroft and Australian team veterinarian Denis Goulding.

A native of South Australia, Jim Dunn was an FEI 3* Jumping Judge and FEI 4* Eventing Judge and had officiated in Australia and New Zealand, as well as in Great Britain, Indonesia and Malaysia. He was Chairman of the National Eventing Committee from 1981 to 2009, President of the South Australian Branch from 1988 to 1994, and a member of the South Australian state branch committee, sitting on its board from 1976 to 1997.

He stood down as Chairman of Selectors in June 2012 due to ill health, but remained on the selection panel under the Chairmanship of Georgia Clifford.

The FEI expresses its sincere condolences to Jim Dunn’s family and close circle of friends, to Equestrian Australia and the wider Eventing community.

also been sent to the National Federations as part of the ongoing consultation process.

The ESPG asks for comments from the National Federations on each of the recommendations, grouped together into four categories: Foundation for Growth; Culture and Behaviour; Structure and Governance; and Communications and Marketing.

Both immediate and longer-term actions are detailed, and the ESPG, while agreeing that consultation is a necessary part of the process, is also keen that much of the proposed plan should be put into action without delay. The Group urges immediate actions be implemented as soon as possible.

Feedback from the National Federations will be incorporated into a final set of proposals which will be further debated at the Endurance Conference in Lausanne (SUI) on February 9, 2014. At that session, it is proposed that the National Federations set Key Performance Indicators as part of the discussion.

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Endurance Strategic Planning Group seeks National Federations agreement for proposals The Endurance Strategic Planning Group (ESPG) has sent detailed proposed recommendations to the National Federations requesting rapid feedback. The proposals are designed to address the issues within Endurance and are specifically geared towards reducing the incidence of doping and injuries, as well as putting in place a strategic plan to support the long term sustainability of the sport.

The seven-page consultation document, which details a total of 37 recommendations, is a follow-up of the ESPG presentation of its proposals during the FEI General Assembly in Montreux (SUI) earlier this month. The introduction delivered by ESPG Chair Andrew Finding at the General Assembly, plus the presentations given on the day and the Group’s “plan on a page” have www.gaitpost.com

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atie Johnson of Surrey, BC was honoured as the 2013 Arabian Horse Association (AHA) Youth of the Year during a special awards presentation at the annual AHA Member Convention in Lexington, KY, USA on Nov. 23.

Johnson is the first-ever Canadian to win this prestigious award, which is given annually to an AHA youth member who displays competitive excellence, academic achievement, and a commitment to volunteerism both in and outside of

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the equestrian industry.

Together with her 11-year-old part-Arabian gelding, Soldier Boi HMG+, Johnson has won numerous titles at the local, regional, and national level. She has also held the position of Youth Director for Region 17 (Western Canada) for the past three years, and has raised almost $20,000 in support of AHA youth activities.

Outside of her equestrian pursuits, Johnson graduated from Tamanawis High School with honours in 2013 and has been Katie Johnson & active in both 4-H Canada and Soldier Boi HMG+ the Girl Guides of Canada.

As the AHA Youth of the Year winner, Johnson received $1000 in scholarship funding and will be featured on the cover of the spring issue of Modern Arabian Magazine.

“It was so exciting to find out I had won the award. It’s such an honour to win and even more special to be the first Canadian to do so,” commented Johnson.

“It’s a big thing. It shows that youth in this sport need to be engaged and to get involved. (It shows) that we are the future, and that future isn’t just limited to the regions, it’s North American. It’s very encouraging and exciting.”

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FEI News continued from page 35 “It is our hope that all National Federations will accept our final proposals, take ownership of the plan and, together with the FEI, provide the leadership we believe is necessary for it to succeed”, ESPG Chair Andrew Finding writes in the final pages of the document. “It will not be easy for all to accept, there will be costs to bear for us all but we believe our proposals must be implemented to secure the long term sustainability of the sport. Success in implementing these proposals depends on the willingness of everyone involved in the sport to be self-disciplined and to take personal responsibility.”

He reiterates one of his most powerful messages from the Endurance session at the FEI General Assembly. “Apply these values of clean sport, welfare, integrity and partnership and we live and work together. If you do not subscribe to them, our message is, simply, leave us,” and finishes with the line, “Failure is not an option.”

“We believe there is a bright future for the sport. Together we must grasp it and move on

with a determination that we should never again have to face these challenges.” “fei Tv on The go” iphone app Launched on sT nichoLas day The FEI has launched its free FEI TV on the Go iPhone application to mark St Nicholas Day. The new app, available for download, allows users to access a wealth of high quality video-ondemand content, including competition highlights, interviews with top-riders and equestrian lifestyle features, as well as stay up-to-date with the latest FEI news, including event previews, competition reports and rider rankings on their phone.

Subscribers to FEI TV, the FEI’s official video service, can also watch premium content and live-streamed coverage of the world’s most prestigious equestrian competitions, events and Championships.

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to the iPhone calendar and engaging with the FEI and international equestrian community on Facebook and Twitter.

FEI TV on the Go for iPhone, which follows last year’s highly successful launch of the application for iPad and iPad mini devices, is iOS 7-ready, making it compatible for all iPhones.

Happy St Nicholas Day and enjoy the free app! in memoriam: Jan ranZiJn (ned), 1945-2013 Jan Ranzijn (NED), a former Para-Equestrian Driving World Champion, has died following an accident during his work as a crane operator. He was 68 years old.

From Warmenhuizen in the province of North Holland, Jan Ranzijn was a regular and hugely respected member of the Dutch ParaEquestrian Driving team.

He was crowned World Champion in the Grade I horse pairs on home ground at Hellendoorn (NED) in 2006. Other highlights during his competitive career were team gold at the 2012 FEI Para-Equestrian Driving World Championships in Breda (NED), where he also claimed individual bronze behind his compatriot Jacques Poppen, and team silver at the 2010 World Championships, also in Breda.

He drove as a singles competitor in 2008 and 2010, and also competed in able-bodied Driving competitions in The Netherlands with a horse team.

After his double medal success in Breda last year, he spoke of his love of the sport and of his pride in the home-bred eight-year-old Friesian gelding Nico van de Haffriehoeve, “Being 67 years old, I realize how fortunate I am that I can experience this. I enjoyed the competition very much and I enjoy driving every day. Nico is getting stronger, so I hope to be part of this wonderful team again in two years.”

He had already started his preparations for next year’s World Para-Equestrian Driving Championships in Sandringham (GBR).

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competing both in Para-Equestrian Driving and in able-bodied Driving events,” Bettina De Rham, FEI Director Driving, Vaulting and Reining said. “It is tragic to lose him in such a way. He was a true team player, and his enthusiasm and commitment will be sorely missed in the Driving world.”

The FEI expresses its sincere condolences to Jan Ranzijn’s family and close circle of friends, to the Royal Dutch Equestrian Federation and to all his friends in the Para-Equestrian Driving and Driving communities.

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One of the biggest challenges the study has faced is finding the best way to measure a horse’s cardiovascular and pulmonary systems during Cross Country. It’s easy to take an echocardiogram — a sonogram of the heart — while the horse is standing still, but strapping electrodes to a horse that’s galloping and jumping at 550 meters per minute is an entirely different ball game.

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Fogonera: 1998 16.1 hh grey Andalusian mare.

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Stonecountry’s Solar Flare: Reg. Section B Welsh stud colt long yearling. Foundation bloodlines, view on All Breeds Pedigree. Trains easily, great with veterinarian and farrier. $5,000 OBO. Contact 780-662-7236. Central Alberta.

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

Sweet Intoxication: Beautiful 11 yo 15.2 hh reg. black bay Half Arab mare. Shown in Dressage, presently in training Western. Safe, kind, and versatile. $8,500. Contact Jan McKim 604-8070708.

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Elegancia PMF: 7 yo 15.2 hh grey Andalusian mare, ridden dressage & trails. Proven broodmare, excellent bloodlines. Very sweet, easy mare. Need a quick sale due to college & workload, so priced to sell at $10,000. Contact 604463-6705 or renaissancedesign@shaw.ca.

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Rumour Has It: 2003 16.2 hh Holsteiner cross gelding. Exc. first horse, ready to show for a new owner, many wins in Hunter ring. Jumpers to 3'. Auto changes, great lateral movement, safe & simple. Asking $12,000. Contact 604551-7768 or laura@wecreateriders.com.

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

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Verona: 2000 15.3 hh dark bay Oldenburg gelding. Competitive at Children’s and Jr. Hunter levels. Great mover, big step. Video available.

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Matrix: 12 yo 16.3 hh Thoroughbred gelding, currently schooling 3'-3'9" with JR. Shown 3'.

Basic Dressage, schooled X-C. Straightforward, perfect for AM. Must sell, all reas. offers considered. $10,500. Contact Donna 250-6525895 or Tayler 250-217-1104. Victoria, BC.

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April: 4 yo 16 hh mare by Concorde. Beautiful, honest, brave and talented Hunter/Jumper.

Showed successfully 3' at Tbird & Milner, with scope to do 4'. 1 year professionally trained.

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Leandros II: 2009 17.1 hh CWB gelding by Landkonig. Incredible temp., solid foundation training. Schooling 3', auto flying chgs. H/J or Eq. prospect. Good results at Dressage show. $40,000. Contact info@tlcequestrian.ca, 250318-0332 or www.tlcequestrian.ca.

Seljuk: 2010 15.1 hh registered Akhal Teke gelding. Stunning mover, TB type, 90 days start on him by working cowboy. Would be a perfect Dressage ladies’ mount, rideable size. Could Event too. $8,000. Contact 403-560-7503 or www.boldvantage.ca.

Goldika: 5 yo 15.3½ hh mare by Grosso Gold/ Vaultair. Training Level Dressage, schooling 3' courses, has been to one schooling show, super temperament, nice to ride out in the fields, also great Eventing prospect. Contact 780-8552477 or www.equitopfarm.com.

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Kuchi’s sire, fabulous The Gypsy King, imported in 1998, and was one of the first sixteen Vanners to come to this country. He was trained in Dressage and known to Breyer enthusiasts because of his best-selling model. Kuchi was also a model for Breyer. Her dam was the famous Bat, who in 1996 became one of the first two Vanners ever imported to the US.

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DISCIPLINEREPORTS Sweden’s Tinne VilhelmsonSilfven and Don Auriello won the third leg of the Reem Acra FEI World Cup Dressage Western European League series in Sweden.

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t was smiles all round in Stockholm, Sweden where Tinne Vilhelmson-Silfven clinched victory in the Reem Acra FEI World Cup Dressage qualifier on home turf for the second year in a row. Riding the brilliant Don Auriello, the 46-yearold rider headed The Netherlands’ Edward Gal and the exciting Glock’s Voice, while the Dutch duo of Hans-Peter Minderhoud and Glock’s Romanov slotted into third.

It was an important day for Vilhelmson-Silfven, underpinning the strength of her relationship with the 11-year-old gelding who continues his impressive upward curve of confidence and capability. It wasn’t all plain sailing, with a few stumbles interrupting an otherwise excellent performance, but such is the quality of this horse’s work, and of his belief in his rider, that 50

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they quickly recovered to come out on top.

Sweden fielded five of the 15 contenders in the class, but it was Denmark’s Nanna Skodborg Merrald and Millibar who finished fourth ahead of Germany’s Jessica von Bredow-Werndl and Unee B in fifth.

These two young riders are making a big impression this season, the former also finishing fourth on home ground at the opening leg of the 2013/2014 Western European League qualifying series at Odense in October, while von BredowWerndl has been making her presence felt in every leg so far.

It was Skodborg Merrald who held the lead at the halfway stage of the competition after posting 76.425 following a performance filled with life, and lightness of movement. The Danish-

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Winning rider Vilhelmson-Silfven was presented with a brand new Volkswagen as part of her prize.

When asked his opinion of the winning horse, Minderhoud paid Don Auriello and his rider the highest of compliments. “He’s super, he goes in such a nice frame and he’s a very happy athlete as we all can see”. Vilhelmson-Silfven agreed. “He’s the perfect horse to compete on because he loves to be in the arena. He loves attention. He’s at his happiest when everyone is looking at him and telling him he’s lovely and that he’s done a good job!”

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bred Millibar wasn’t the only horse to be a little spooky in the atmospheric Ericsson Globe arena, and might have scored even higher if he hadn’t broken his stride on the final line. But his talented 24-year-old rider clearly demonstrated the skill that has earned her six national titles and which saw her take a double of wins with this good horse in the Under-25 classes during this summer’s ECCO FEI European Championships in Herning, Denmark.

Von Bredow-Werndl put in a strong challenge with a powerful and polished ride on the handsome Unee BB who lined up fifth in the Grand Prix. But their score of 76.325 left them trailing their Danish rivals with just four horseand-rider combinations left to go.

The Netherlands’ Hans-Peter Minderhoud then set a new target with Glock’s Romanov who posted 78.750, only to be immediately overtaken by Vilhelmson-Silfven and Don Auriello who racked up a massive 81.950. That was always going to be a big score to overtake, but the result was still far from assured as, last in, Edward Gal set off with Glock’s Voice.

The Dutchman has been riding this horse for some time, but the stallion missed 12 months of competition due to injury before returning this season to win both the Grand Prix and Freestyle at Rosendaal and at Arnhem in The Netherlands in the spring. He was subsequently purchased to join Gal’s large string, and the 11-year-old son of De Niro made his FEI World Cup Dressage debut an impressive one, scoring 79.275 to clinch runner-up position.

Discipline Reports continued from page 51 turf in Stuttgart. “It was unbelievable! I was speechless when I came out of the arena!” said the 31 year old rider who posted a personal-best Freestyle score of 89.775 at the end of a spectacular test.

The golden girls of German Dressage were all in fine form this afternoon, and the four members of the side that clinched the team title at this summer’s Blu Hors FEI European Dressage Championships in Herning, Denmark were holding the top four places as the competition drew to a close. Sweden’s Tinne Vilhelmson-Silfven spoiled the party just a little when, last to go with Don Auriello, slotted into third, behind runners-up Isabell Werth and El Santo NRW, and pushing Fabienne Lutkemeier and D’Agostino down to fourth and Kristina Sprehe and Desperados FRH into fifth place in the final analysis. It confirmed once again that German Dressage is in great shape, and a colossal power to be reckoned with.

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Germany’s Ludger Beerbaum has also moved up four places into third with 2,495 points. The USA’s Beezie Madden, top-ranked female in the Longines Rankings, has dropped two places to fourth with 2,451, just one point ahead of Marcus Ehning (GER) in fifth.

Scott Brash started riding at the age of seven and competed in his first show two years later, rising quickly through the ranks to become Scottish number one. He made his international debut in 2010 and was selected for the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games in Kentucky the same year.

In December 2011, he took over the ride on Hello Sanctos, the horse he partnered to Olympic and European team gold. The latest triumph from Great Britain’s hottest Jumping prospects came at the Longines Global Champions Tour in Doha (QAT), when victory in the Grand Prix boosted Brash to the overall title — on his 28th birthday!

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Anthony D’Ambrosio set a challenging course for Saturday night’s Grand Prix. Fortyfour entries showed in round one and just four were able to advance to the jump-off. All of the jump-off competitors then had faults through the short course. Charlie Jacobs and Flaming Star finished on top with one rail down in the fastest time of 48.62 seconds.

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Discipline Reports continued from page 53 second with their time of 51.43 seconds. Jessica Springsteen (USA) and Stone Hill Farm’s Vindicat W had eight faults in 49.59 seconds to earn third place honours.

driving report Second victory in a row for IJsbrand Chardon in Budapest December 1, 2013: Ijsbrand Chardon (NED) has won the fourth leg of the FEI World Cup Driving 2013/2014 in Budapest, Hungary. Chardon drove his experienced team of Lipizzaner horses to victory ahead of his compatriot and European Champion Theo Timmerman and local favourite József Dobrovitz (HUN).

Hungarian O-course designer Gábor Fintha had laid out a very nice course in the Lászlo Papp Sports Arena with fast and technical parts, which was much appreciated by the drivers.

After a less than satisfactory first competition in Budapest, Chardon decided to go back to basics and switched his new leader horse, with which he finished third in Hannover, for the

experienced Inci. This resulted in two amazing clear rounds, which contributed to a fantastic atmosphere in the arena, and Chardon and his team of Hungarian Lipizzaner horses had great support from the enthusiastic spectators, many of which had seen him win the FEI World Cup Driving in 2012. And this time he finished more than 23 penalty seconds ahead of Timmerman and Dobrovitz.

Theo Timmerman had set himself the goal of using the first competition in Hannover and his wild card start in Verona to get into the right rhythm for his next four events. After his fifth place in Hannover and his second place in Verona, his aim was to do well in Budapest.

He started off very fast in the first round and an unfortunate ball off the last cone luckily did not stop him qualifying for the Winning Round, in which he was second to go. The reigning European and Dutch Champion has been driving his indoor team for several years now and the experience was paying off. After a flying start, Timmerman slowed down a bit after he had a knock down in the second marathon obstacle and he finished just over one second faster than Dobrovitz, securing his second place.

József Dobrovitz, who is from the town of Vecsés, around 20 kilometers away from Budapest, had strong local support. He qualified for the Winning Round despite knocking two balls in the first round, thanks to the magnificent high speed of his team. The successful Hungarian driver used a new Lipizzaner horse in the lead of his team, but the speed resulted in another two knockdowns, and he had to settle for third place.

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Stuttgart-winner Daniel Schneiders decided to go for a safe round. He took his mixed team of German, Dutch and English horses through the course at a good speed, but unfortunately had one ball down, to finish in fourth place.

Fifth place went to József Dobrovitz junior who, like his father, also drove a new horse in the lead of his team. József ’s nephews, Mark and Kristof Osztertág, both received a wild card in Budapest, resulting in a true family affair, with four Dobrovitz family members on the start list.

reining report canada’s Lisa couLTer Breaks ground as reining rider and coach November 27, 2013: Lisa Coulter of Vernon, BC recently made history in the sport of Reining as both a rider and a coach.

As a rider, Coulter made her mark on the 2013 USA Reining Series, finishing as the inaugural Open Division Reserve Champion.

USA Reining is a newly-established affiliate organization of the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) that was launched in May of 2012. The organization held 10 Reining competitions throughout the 2013 season. The series culminated with the CRI1*/2*/3* Oklahoma City competition, held in conjunction with the 2013 AQHA World Championship Show, which took place November 8-23 at the State Fair Park in Oklahoma City, OK, USA. After tying for fourth place on a score of 214.50 in the Oklahoma City CRI on Novem-

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“All of the CRI3* competitions I did this year were determined to help me vie for a spot at the 2014 World Equestrian Games and to qualify for the Canadian Final,” said Coulter, who is a longtime member of the Canadian Reining Team and represented Canada at the 2010 World Equestrian Games in Kentucky, USA. “In doing so, I was named the USA Reining Reserve Rider of the Year. I’m really very proud and excited. It’s an elite group to be ranked with and it shows that Canada is very strong competitively.”

Her mount for the series was Western Whiz, a 10-year-old Quarter Horse gelding owned by Robert Thompson.

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Coulter also hopes to help introduce the sport of Para-Reining at home in Canada.

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Discipline Reports continued from page 55 during the 2013 AQHA World Championship Show.

The demonstration was the result of a partnership between USA Reining, the United States Para-Equestrian Association (USPEA), the American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA), and the National Reining Horse Association (NRHA).

Three Para-Equestrian athletes with no prior experience in the sport of Reining were invited to attend the debut event. Each Para-Equestrian athlete was paired with a veteran Reining athlete for coaching and support. Coulter was asked to provide coaching to two-time Paralympian Rebecca Hart of Erie, PA, USA. “My experience coaching was beyond inspir-

Sister act wins in Stuttgart November 19, 2013: American sisters Cassidy (20) and Kimberly (18) Palmer secured a pasde-deux victory at the FEI World Cup Vaulting 2013/2014 leg at the Stuttgart German Masters.

From Half Moon Bay in California, the sisters vaulted to the first American win in FEI World Cup Vaulting history.

Dressed in black and performing with the 15-year-old Württemberger bay Leon, lunged by the successful German Vaulting coach Wolfgang Renz, their score of 7,818 put them out of reach on the top step of the podium. The other three pas-de-deux pairs landed far behind the winning ladies, who embraced beaming after the second and final round.

The two Palmer girls gave an outstanding display of Vaulting art at Stuttgart, the second of five qualification legs in this year’s FEI World Cup Vaulting series and the only one to hold solely pas-de-deux competition. The sisters’ winning performance earned them 15 points to-

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France, Germany and Great Britain win at Salon du Cheval de Paris November, 2013: The third leg of the FEI World Cup Vaulting 2013/2014 in Paris-Nord Villepinte (FRA) saw victories from France, Germany and Great Britain. World Champion Joanne Eccles (GBR) dominated in the female division, while European Champion Jacques Ferrari (FRA) and Germany’s pas-de-deux Pia Engelberty and Torben Jacobs celebrated their first wins in the series.

A total of 22 Vaulters from seven nations travelled to the famous Salon du Cheval de Paris event to showcase their carefully choreographed performances.

Jacques Ferrari, the 25-year-old fitness coach from Saumur in western France, was a major draw in Paris. He won all his international competitions in the 2013 summer season, as well as the European Championships in Ebreichsdorf (AUT) in August, and continued this success seamlessly in Paris.

In both freestyle-to-music rounds he scored the highest marks with his Lucifer act on Poivre Vert, lunged by François Athimon, and finished with an overall score of 8,765.

“We had a medium beginning but a better second round, because we tried not to make the same mistakes twice”, Ferrari said. “I was not fully satisfied with the performance as we are now working on a new freestyle for 2014. I have

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Jacques Ferrari (FRA) vaulted to victory on Poivre Vert, lunged by François Athimon.

changed some things as well as the sequence for the World Cup, and my freestyle is not as safe as the old one. It has been a great competition and particularly good preparation for next year’s World Equestrian Games.”

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What they’ve developed will truly change the scope of the study entirely, as they fashioned the electrodes from a material called Elastosil and mounted them in the neoprene cover of a Professional’s Choice girth. The wires are secure inside the neoprene, and the underside of the girth is totally smooth, preventing any irritation of the horse’s skin.

Dr. Stevenson and a handful of other riders have already tested the girth at different events around the U.S. this year, and he reported today that the new equipment works beautifully. Now the study has an excellent method for recording echocardiograms during Cross Country, meaning data can be collected in a much more efficient way.

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

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Jump Alberta would like to extend a huge “Thank You” to all the participants and organizers and volunteers who made our Gala and Symposium weekend a tremendous success. The Gala was a fantastic evening of year end award presentations, great food and lots of fun with the silent auction and photo booth. It was a fitting way to celebrate a memorable year.

Date: January 13, 2014 Time: 6:30 pm Location: Deerfoot Inn and Casino, Calgary, AB Come out and get involved! Jump Alberta is run entirely by volunteers with a passion for our sport.

There are a variety of opportunities for individuals interested in volunteering with Jump Alberta — sit as a Board Member or help with one of the many committees or sub-committees — your efforts will help make a positive difference to equestrian sport in our province. Information on all of our programs can be found on our website at jumpalberta.com.

We look forward to seeing you at the AGM. If you’re unable to attend the meeting and would still like to be involved, contact one of the sitting Board members or email jumpalberta@gmail.com.

Renowned Hunter/Jumper trainer, rider and judge Julie Winkel was the clinician for the Jump Alberta Symposium. Julie’s willingness to share her expertise and depth of knowledge was fully apparent with sessions that ranged from the pony hunters to 1.20 jumpers to development sessions for our province’s professionals and Certified Coaches.

There were lots of learning opportunities for those in the tack and those who took advantage of the ability to audit the event. Thank you to all of the demonstration riders and trainers who took the time to participate — everyone did a great job. We are looking forward to next year!

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ell, it’s a bit cold outside, but a great time of year to start planning for next year. The 2014 competition calendar is now up on the Horse Trials BC website, should you need to start planning your competition year. I am pleased that we will have an FEI completion at Chase Creek this year and that Avalon Farms will also be returning to our schedule, bringing Eventing back to the Island! Also keep in mind that the Spring Series clinics dates will be on the website soon too — so keep your eyes on

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Also the Adult Rider Program together with our Education Committee are putting together a winter education weekend and I have included the information below. Maybe an entry would be a great Christmas gift?

On behalf of the Board of Directors of Horse Trials BC, I would like to wish all of our members a very Merry Christmas and the most wonderful of New Years!

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This informative weekend will help coaches and riders to bring their best physical and mental self to the competitions in the coming season. We will be featuring Sandra Sokoloski, an equestrian athlete, physiotherapist and rider bio-mechanic specialist (check out her website esportphysio.ca) and Roger Friesen Sports Psychologist.

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Day two will feature identifying and addressing mental issues that impede optimal performance, both in training and competition. Roger has worked extensively with competitive H/J and Event riders as well as athletes from many other sports, and his interactive presentations are always well received.

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INDEX OF ADVER T ISERS Abby Saddle Shop...................................................................................... 15 Aird Equestrian.......................................................................................... 39 Allan Dale Trailer Sales.............................................................................. 31 Ashby, Karen & Christina............................................................................ 46 Back on Track.............................................................................................. 6 Ballytrim Irish Stud.................................................................................... 41 Barn Pros..................................................................................................... 2 Bates Tack Shop........................................................................................ 30 Biomedica................................................................................................... 3 Blackstock Bros Hay Sales......................................................................... 51 Bucas........................................................................................................ 11 Calgary Area Alberta Dressage Association................................................. 49 Cavalia Odysseo........................................................................................... 9 Cloverdale Pharmasave.............................................................................. 56 Country Manufacturing............................................................................... 54 CSHA....................................................................................................26-27 Dewson, Cheryl.......................................................................................... 47 Dexter Associates.................................................................................46, 47 Dog & Pony Shop....................................................................................... 12 Dubarry...................................................................................................... 14 Elevate Equestrian..................................................................................... 55 Hi-Pro Feeds.............................................................................................. 40 The Horse.................................................................................................. 63 Horse Council BC....................................................................................... 25 K & S ELITE Sport Horses.....................................................................33, 37 Landucci, Ali.............................................................................................. 48 LMQHA....................................................................................................... 49 Maple Leaf Meadows................................................................................. 52 McGill, Lesley............................................................................................. 18 McIntyre, Sidonia....................................................................................... 57 N.A.G. Bags................................................................................................ 10 Otter Co-op.................................................................................................. 5 The Paddock Tack...................................................................................... 52 Ride ‘n’ Drive Horse Supplies..................................................................... 32 Shaw Insurance......................................................................................... 23 Sotheby’s International Realty Canada....................................................... 48 Southlands Riding Club.............................................................................. 64 Ulterra Ranches......................................................................................... 57 Woodguard Canada.................................................................................... 53 Wrayton Hay Sales..................................................................................... 35 www.gaitpost.com

The Equine Digestive System Do you want a better understanding of how the equine digestive system works? Here’s what you need to know about how your horse’s body digests the food he consumes. Read More at Gaitpost.com An Epidemiological Approach to Studying Laminitis One researcher believes studying diseases, like laminitis, in a real-world setting has both strengths and limitations. Read More at Gaitpost.com Top Reproduction Studies of 2012-’13 Two veterinarians describe recent equine reproduction studies they found interesting and influential. Read More at Gaitpost.com Reparixin: The Future of Laminitis Treatment?

Brazilian researchers studied the effects of the drug Reparixin on horses with experimentally induced laminitis. Read More at Gaitpost.com

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