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IN THIS ISSUE

14 Countdown To Normandy

by Karen Robinson

41 Thunderbird Show Park begins Another Season In World Class Style 44 In memoriam: George Tidball

DEPARTmENTS 7 Tidbits Grateful Bits

10 Headline News 18 Horse Council bC News 45 bCHJA News 46 Sales Catalogue 53 Equestrian Properties 57 The Leaderboard 58 Horse Trials bC News 59 Jump Alberta News 60 Noticeboard 61 Advertisers’ Index 62 Competition Calendar

17 Industry News Spruce Meadows Summer Series Starts With Media Day And New Improvements

20 Vet’s View The Face Of Antibiotics you Don’t Hear About

22 buyer’s Guide looking After your Horse…From The Ground up!

24 fEI News FEI Celebrates Pivotal

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26 Discipline Reports lamaze Posts

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TIDbITS

Grateful Bits There are lots of thank you’s for this month’s Tidbits. There are so many positive, supportive people in the horse industry, and if everyone pays it forward, there are no limits to what our riders and horses can do.

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SHOW THANKS Jennifer Mckenzie had many thanks to give to everyone involved in the Southlands Spring Dressage Show. Jennifer, a local and very successful Paralympian, would like to give a huge thank you to the Show Committee at Southlands, “to Claire Maynard for perfect riding times, and Telf who changed the arenas with such speed and efficiency that we were all Jennifer & Absolute

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totally thrilled. The Exhibitor’s party was great, Alison Martin’s trivia contest was fun, and of course there were those yummy piña coladas and margaritas!” Jennifer had a good start to her season with Absolute, with scores of 67 – 72%, high score in the freestyle, and winning the Jean and Cort Mackenzie award for the highest scoring Thoroughbred at the show. (Absolute’s dam is a half Thoroughbred.) She also gives special thanks to her coach, Brianna Frewin, and all her wonderful supporters.

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Also, Corinne Graves, of Riverlands Equestrian Facility, announces that the Rising Stars sponsor Riverlands has just hired Young Riders graduate Esmee Ingham of West Vancouver.

Esmee won Team Gold and Individual Bronze riding for Canada as a Junior at NAJYRC in 2010, and attained her FEI Young Rider status the following year while competing on the California CDI circuit with her long-time coach and mentor Wendy Christoff. After taking time out for university, Esmee is back in the saddle and keen to share her knowledge at Riverlands, offering training and coaching to horses and riders in the Sea to Sky corridor. Riverland’s owner, Elizabeth Green, said, “it is really great to see a talented Young Rider take the next step and become part of the industry — that’s what it is all about! There must be opportunities for Young Riders for the sport to continue. We’re delighted she is here!”

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EDUCATION APPRECIATION Jane McLeod of Finn Farm is thankful for a great two days of positive education, beautiful weather, great friends, a beautiful setting and good food — it all came with another David Marcus clinic at the Smienk family’s Dressage facility. Eight riders participated, from as far away as Vancouver Island and Mount Vernon, from Training to Grand Prix. “David’s clear and insightful style was enjoyed by riders and auditors alike. He has David Marcus

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a real knack to see right away what the combination needs, and is able to explain his instruction in clear terms with encouragement and humour.

By the end of their second lesson, both riders and horses saw positive results from the weekend.”

David Marcus will be returning in late June or early July.

CIRCLE THE WAGONS Red Wagon Courtenay & Freya Farm of Washington state has given Langley rider Courtenay Fraser a promising prospect to ride. The four year old mare, Freya Daula R, has moved to Canada and Courtenay is “excited for the opportunity to bring along such a talented youngster and to be working with such a great breeder.”

VINTAGE AGILITY The Vintage Riders group was busy again. Kendra Kowalski of Vintage Riders Equestrian Club says the agility Milo rocks Shirrocco obstacle event held at Shirrocco stables was a successful two day club challenge. “Technical and particular, Jessie and Adam Blackmon set a clever course that gave them as much a workout setting up as it gave club members a tricky task! It was good physical practice and mental preparation for whatever riding the summer brings.”

INTERNATIONAL APPRECIATION Karen Pavicic and her 2014 World Equestrian Games declared horse, Don Daiquiri, competed at the CDI3* in Compiegne, France, May 28th – June 1st. Karen rode her twelve year old Oldenberg gelding, through her new Grand Prix Freestyle for the first time for a score of 66.7%, for sixth place. The pair also earned a Grand Prix score of 66.92% for 12th place in a large class of

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AND THANKS IN ADVANCE TO OUR READERS… The Dressage Queen would like to continue her walks on the wild side — are there any people out there that would like to introduce her and our readers to their discipline? Combined Driving? Driving mini’s? Reining? Horse logging? Do you do anything different with your horses? I’m game if you are! Contact Eleanor@gaitpost.com.

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28 entries. Don Daiquiri is co-owned by Jayne Essig. Karen sent us this update: “First of all, the training with Jan Bemelmans has been fantastic!

And huge thanks to Volker for his continued advice and support as well, he comes approximately twice a week and was also in France with Jan. My next competition is next week in Achleiten, Austria CDI4* where Volker will be advising me; unfortunately Jan cannot make it. It was a big trip to France (8 hours for Don Daiquiri) and Achleiten will be 10 hours from our home base of Ratingen, Germany. Wiesbaden CDI is this weekend and I will go there to watch — it is a beautiful show that I have been to one other time, and I can’t wait to see it again.

And Totilas will be there too!”

“Compiegne is beautiful. The venue is in a wonderful park, stabling was excellent (part of the Hippodrome) and there was some good food (beer gardens of course!) and vendors. It’s a lovely setting and nice atmosphere. I would definitely go again! The largest class was in the FEI Pony Division with 41 competitors! We stayed at the recommended show hotel where all of the officials and judges were staying, so it was fun to socialize with everyone after each day of competition. There was also a rider’s party at the venue on Saturday night. I’m pretty proud of Don Daiquiri and how well we represented ourselves, and although it was definitely not our best performance, it’s exciting to know that we are still competitive.”

“There are so many people to thank! First of all, thanks to my husband, David, for being my number one supporter and encouraging me to chase my dreams. And of course all of my family, friends, clients and supporters at home and my wonderful sponsors, Asmar Equestrian, Omega Alpha, Comfort Equestrian, Neue Schule bits,

HEADLINENEWS Bit by Bit FEi BuREau alloCatES FEi WoRlD EQuEStRian gaMES 2018 to CanaDa June 9, 2014: the Fei bureau unanimously approved bromont/montreal as host city for the Fei’s flagship event, the Fei world equestrian games, in 2018. the decision came after the Fei evaluation commission’s report was presented at the start of the bureau’s two-day meeting at Fei headquarters in lausanne (sui). the bromont olympic equestrian park, venue for the montreal 1976 olympic equestrian events, will be the hub for the Fei world equestrian games in 2018. bromont/montreal is only the second host outside europe following the alltech Fei world equestrian games in 2010 which were staged in lexington, kentucky (usa). lexington was the other remaining bidder for the 2018 games. the bureau felt that both bids were impressive but that bromont/montreal was the stronger of the two. “we are really delighted to award the 2018 games to bromont/montreal,” Fei president hrh princess haya said after the bureau decision. “the bromont olympic equestrian park is an exceptional and proven venue, and will be the ideal location for the eighth edition of the Fei world equestrian games, our most global equestrian event. “we are now just 75 days from the opening ceremony of the 2014 games in the heart of normandy, when over 500,000 spectators and millions of tv viewers will watch the best equine and human athletes compete for world titles over two weeks of absolutely top equestrian sport. “and four years from now, the games will be heading

to canada, where we expect even larger audiences on the ground and on television as equestrian sport continues its global growth.” the Fei had reopened the bidding process for the Fei world equestrian games 2018 in july of last year when the canadian bid team for bromont/montreal was unable to provide the full public sector financial support that was required before an allocation could be made. confirmation that the canadian bid committee had subsequently secured substantial government backing was a crucial element in the decision.

CanaDian EvEnting CoMMittEE announCES nEW athlEtE DEvElopMEnt initiativE June 3, 2014: the equine canada canadian eventing committee is pleased to announce the athlete development program, Eventing - No Boundaries, the eventing talent identification program for 2014. Eventing - No Boundaries is a new initiative that will set guidelines to determine how to find and further develop talent within the pool of canadian eventing athletes. the following 10 eventing competitions have been targeted for talent identification in 2014: april 9-13: cci ocala three day event, ocala Fl may 16-19: cci mustang powder three day event & horse trials, chase, bc june 5-8: cci bromont three day event, bromont, qc july 12-13: will o’ wind horse trials, orangeville, on july 23-27: cci rebecca Farm three day event & horse trials, kalispel, mt, usa august 30-31: dreamcrest horse trials, port perry, on august 21-24: richland park horse trials, mi, usa

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september 3-5: aspen Farm horse trials, wa, usa october 16-19: cci mid south three day event & horse trials, lexington ky, usa october 31-november 2: cci galway three day event & horse trials, temecula, ca, usa the following individuals have been recruited and have confirmed their participation as 2014 talent scout/spotter team. these include all senior national team selectors: • sandra donnelly, • juliet graham, • peter gray, • martha griggs, • jay hambly, • grit high, • jenn holling, • lynne larsen, • mark nelson, • kelly plitz, • robert stevenson, and • edie tarves. members of the scout/spotter team will be present at all competitions stated above. all members of the

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team participate on a volunteer basis. scout/spotters will be on course and will make recommendations to the Eventing - No Boundaries working group on riders and/ or horses who demonstrate possible potential.

“Eventing - No Boundaries is a very exciting initiative created by our athlete development committee with a vision to identifying future talent for our canadian eventing team. after identifying talented horse/rider combinations across canada, the long term goal is to assist these athletes through education, coaching and financial assistance,” said canadian eventing committee chair, peter gray. “we are excited that this program will help create future international champions and help evolve the sport across canada.” the goals of the Eventing - No Boundaries initiative include talent identification, increase participation, create quality athlete opportunities and coach recognition, and becoming an integral aspect of the long term equestrian development pathway. the initiative is being implemented in stages with talent identification as the first important component.

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Headline News continued from page 11 thE hoRnE FaMily DiRECtS $30,000 oF SuppoRt toWaRDS thE CanaDian EvEnting tEaM June 2, 2014: in a philanthropic gesture of private, non-corporate giving, the horne Family charitable Foundation has generously agreed to support the canadian eventing team in the amount of $30,000 divided equally over the next three years. this funding will be earmarked for the national team’s needs-most specifically to augment the integrated support team for the world equestrian games, pan american games and olympics. this generosity will be formally recognized as the horne Family charitable Foundation recognition of international support. “these much appreciated and needed funds will be directed to supporting the team infrastructure when it is needed the most,” said graeme thom, chef d’équipe. “the horne Family has strong canadian roots from caledon, on. the entire horne family represent a unity of horsemanship and international competitive spirit, and they have expanded these characteristics into a philanthropic show of goodwill.” “there is no doubt that our riders and horses need the best assistance that we can provide at major games,” added clayton Fredericks, international technical advisor to the canadian eventing team. “it truly is a team endeavour and the veterinary, farrier and physiotherapy elements all contribute towards competitive advantage.” the horne Family charitable Foundation and the canadian eventing team graciously invite any persons or corporations to match or contribute to this endeavour, with a target goal of $ 100,000 per annum, and thank everyone in advance for their interest. any interested

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CanaDa’S lauREn BaRWiCK RanKED nuMBER onE paRa-DRESSagE RiDER in thE WoRlD May 27, 2014: 2008 paralympic gold and silver medalist and three-time canadian paralympian, lauren barwick, is currently ranked as the number one paraequestrian rider in the world. barwick topped the recent standings, with a total of 1264. at the beginning of may, the Federation equestre international (Fei) released the current para-equestrian riders’ world ranking list, which is compiled on a monthly basis. the list includes results from including results from january 1 to april 30, 2014. as a member of the canadian para-equestrian team, barwick, of aldergrove, bc has just completed a four-country tour in preparation for the 2014 world equestrian games, which will be held in normandy, Fra later in the summer. starting with wins in all her grade ii tests at the adequan global dressage Festival 10 cpedi 3* in march, barwick continued to top her classes in europe with wins in germany at cpedi 3* mannheim and in belgium at cpedi 3* moorsele with her two horses, equine canada’s 13-year-old oldenburg mare, Off to Paris, and her own mare Ferdonia 2, a 15-year old oldenburg. “i love what i do with my horses, and as long as i feel i am going into the arena with integrity and a willing partner, i will keep seeking equestrian excellence,” said barwick who is also a four star parelli professional. “the ranking is a moment in time. what is important is that my horses know they are number one to me. i believe when they know i am putting our relationship in the fore front, and they in turn go the distance for me.” “this accomplishment could not have even come close to happening without the sponsors, funding partners, endless volunteers, friends and family that go beyond the limit to help me get in the arena. i look at being an international athlete as spending each day earning the right to be canada’s first choice as a representative who is honoured to wear the maple leaf,” added barwick. “it feels fantastic to have one of our canadian ath-

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letes on the top of the list,” Andrea Taylor, Canadian Para-Equestrian team coach. “Lauren has dedicated herself to this sport, and has put in countless hours of hard work to make this happen. We are all very proud of her.”

“It is wonderful for Lauren to have reached the top spot on the FEI ranking, I am very proud of her achievements,” said Mary Longden, Canadian Para-Equestrian team coach. “I have never had any doubt that she is capable of being the best.”

Barwick’s teammates on the tour also hold down top spots on the ranking list. Jody Schloss of Toronto, ON is currently in third with 953, while Robyn Andrews of St. Johns, NL is fourth with 941. Two-time Canadian Paralympian Ashley Gowanlock of Surrey, BC is in seventh spot with 874. Canadian Roberta Sheffield, whose home base is in Lincolnshire, UK, is in 12th place with 688 points.

As a result of a very successful spring competition season in North America and Europe, Canada is currently sitting in top spot in the FEI world Para-Dressage team rankings. Both the team and individual rankings may be viewed here.

“This is a tremendous achievement for Lauren. It

comes as a result of her many years of dedication to para equestrian sport,” Elizabeth Quigg, Canadian ParaEquestrian Team chef d’équipe. “We are certainly proud to have such a mentor and role model representing Canada.”

“Lauren is an inspirational athlete both in and out of the competition ring,” said Amie O’Shaughnessy, Director of Para-Equestrian. “Lauren has been a key member of the Canadian Para-Equestrian Team for more than a decade, and over the years, Lauren’s achievements have helped increase the profile and popularity of para-equestrian sport in Canada. Lauren’s unwavering determination, commitment and love of her horses have been an integral part of her success, and we are very excited to have Lauren at the top of the world rankings this early in the competition season.”

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t’s the biggest horse show on earth — the FEI’s flagship event, and for the world’s top equestrian athletes, a rival in importance to the Olympics. On August 23rd 2014, Normandy, France will be awash with the world of horses as the 2014 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games get 14

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under way. Whether this is to become the bestever WEG will not be known until after the closing ceremonies on September 7th. But what is in no doubt is that this will be the biggest-ever WEG in history, with a record 72 nations having declared entries in at least one of the eight FEI

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Canada’s Medal Hopes Historically, Canada is not one of the top medal-winning nations at the WEG. In overall medal count, Canada sits 13th, with a total of seven medals. The 2010 WEG in Lexington, Kentucky, was a comparatively successful championship for Canada, with three medals: team silver for the Canadian Eventing Team, individual Show Jumping bronze for Eric Lamaze and Hickstead, and individual Reining silver for Duane Latimer and Dun Playing Tag. While all three of these disciplines have recently been strong for Canada on the world stage, there is one discipline where Canada is almost certain to challenge both the team and individual podiums in 2014: Show Jumping.

2014 has been a terrific year for Canada’s Show Jumpers, starting with a win at the year’s first Nations’ Cup in Wellington, Florida and a long string of individual successes from those who are likely to be on the WEG team. Within two weeks in May, Lamaze won two major Grand Prix events — at La Baule, France and Rome, Italy — proving that he has at least two top horses from which to choose for Normandy: Powerplay and Zigali P S. Lamaze’s disciple, BC native Tiffany Foster, has recently added an Olympic star to her list of top mounts: Tripple X, the horse that Great Britain’s Ben Maher rode to team gold at the London 2012 Olympics. Lamaze’s and Foster’s Nations’ Cup teammates, Ian Millar and Yann Candele, have both had consistently good results as well this year. “I’m always optimistic with our group,” says Team Chef d’Equipe Mark Laskin. “Canada has always had a history of great riders. The problem is to put the great riders with the right horses.” Laskin, who is based in Langley, BC when not traveling with the team, www.gaitpost.com

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disciplines. The number of nations represents a ten percent increase over any of the previous six editions of the WEG. Nine countries have declared team entries in all eight disciplines. With no four-in-hand driving entries, Canada will nevertheless be well represented with teams in the other seven disciplines.

Tiffany Foster and Tripple X III, Ben Maher’s former Olympic mount.

is confident in Canada’s prospects going into Normandy; that confidence is based on tangible results: “We are the only country in the world to be in the top five at the last three major Games.”

While there were no Para Dressage medals for Canada in Lexington in 2010, the current world number one ranking of Paralympian Lauren Barwick, coupled with top three team and individual results at CPEDIs in North America and Europe this spring, place Canada in a strong position for WEG. Barwick, who is from Aldergrove, BC, is Canada’s most successful Para Dressage rider.

She has the luxury of two Normandy-qualified horses, Equine Canada’s Off To Paris and Barwick’s own Ferdonia 2. Canada’s Para Dressage Team is likely to be one of the most successful teams for Canada in France this summer.

Rolling out the Teams The first Canadian WEG team to be announced was Para Dressage in early June. Barwick is joined by fellow BC native and Paralympic teammate Ashley Gowanlock. Robyn Andrews of St. John’s, Newfoundland, and Britain-based Roberta Sheffield comprise the rest of the four Countdown to Normandy continued on page 16

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Countdown to Normandy continued from page 15 member team. Five Endurance riders from Alberta and BC qualified for WEG with their results at the CEI3* 160 km race in Fort St. John in May. The WEG Endurance Team of five combinations is scheduled to be announced after June 20th. Wendy Gayfer, Equine Canada’s Manager of non-Olympic disciplines, says that the plan to hold a Reining selection trial was dropped when it became unnecessary. “The purpose of the selection final was to determine which 4 riders would make up the team,” she says. “We had 6 qualified

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riders. Two riders chose to ride as individuals, so by default the remaining four riders became the team and there was no need to hold the final.

The WEG criteria allow for a team of 4 and up to 2 individuals.” The WEG Reining criteria state June 30th as the date on which the team will be announced. A total of seven vaulters, all from BC and Alberta, are qualified for Normandy; for the first time, Canada has qualified both a squad and pas de deux for WEG [see page 39]. A team announcement is expected by late June. The Canadian Eventing, Dressage, and Show Jumping WEG teams will be announced between the end of June and late July.

Rumours have circulated that the more popular WEG events, such as the Dressage Freestyle and Individual Jumping Final, sold out immediately when they were released for online purchase in March. However, as of mid-June tickets were still available for all the Dressage and Show Jumping events. Tickets for a half day of the Team Dressage could be purchased for as little as five Euros. Surprisingly, the only events to be sold out are not historically big spectator draws: the Endurance race, and the Eventing Dressage, as well as the Eventing Show Jumping.

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s Spruce Meadows begins its 39th year of competition in “The Year of the Horse,” Spruce Meadows President Linda Southern Heathcott reflected on what Ron and Marg Southern started nearly 40 years ago, and what it means to the venue and the local community.

“We are students of their work ethic, their dedication to our sport, and their commitment to Spruce Meadows, as well as their commitment to Calgary, to Alberta, and to Canada,” Southern Heathcott expressed. “Our team has worked very hard to really honour what they have built, in every way, in every aspect. What you’ll see this year is a beautiful facility, still continuing to grow and ever-changing to make it better for all of our visitors, whether it’s media, athletes, corporate sponsors, or the fans. We want to be a venue for each and every person, from every walk of life.”

One of the largest capital improvement projects for the coming year is the construction of Founders’ Plaza, which will be unveiled in 2015.

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This new upgrade will allow people to better enjoy competition in the All Canada Ring and will give an opportunity for Spruce Meadows to thank and honour those that have been supportive of Spruce Meadows for decades. Among those include Canadian Pacific, the new title sponsor of the $1.5 Million CP International during this year’s ‘Masters’ Tournament; the many corporate sponsors that have been a part of the Spruce Meadows family for years; those athletes that have come to compete from the beginning, like Ian Millar and Rich Fellers; and the Lord Strathcona’s Horse (Royal Canadians) Mounted Regiment, which has brought pageantry and majesty to Spruce Meadows.

Southern Heathcott noted, “Founders’ Plaza will be the next phase of our beautification. It will be really special because it’s a place to recognize those that have helped us over the years.

They believed in our team. We have many corpo-

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HORSE COUNCIL BC NEWS horse Council BC Wants you for team BC at the 2014 Canadian interprovincial Equestrian Championships in Montreal! the canadian interprovincial equestrian championships is a multi-discipline competition whereby provincial or territorial equestrian organizations field teams representing their respective province/territory. this event is a key event in the development of equestrian’s next generation of national, international and olympic champions. this event affords an opportunity for athletes in the “train the competitor” stage of development to test their skills with their competitive peers from all over the country, while at the same time providing an avenue for talent identification.

rate sponsors that have been here for 40 years, and there are not many venues that can say that.”

Further capital improvements include an improved and larger Vendors Village, a new venue for the Spruce Meadows Tack Shop, and upgraded footing in the North American sand schooling ring, all of which are completed and ready for the start of the ‘National’ Tournament presented

by Rolex.

Along with information on competition, the 20 life-sized fiberglass horses designed by local non-profits for the “Horses Jump to Give a Leg Up” program were unveiled. Each horse is a unique and creative example of what the nonprofit does for the community. Voting for the top three horses took place, and the winners were announced on Saturday, June 6. All of the horses will be on display throughout the Spruce Meadows tournament season, concluding at the ‘Masters’ Tournament on September 10–14.

Southern Heathcott said, “It’s a way to bring together all of the communities of Calgary.

in addition to team awards, the canadian interprovincial equestrian championships honours the individual junior and senior champion in the divisions of jumper, dressage, and reining. in 2013, team bc came away with a bronze team medal in dressage and individual gold medals in both jumping and dressage! horse council bc is looking for dressage, jumping, and reining athletes to be a part of team bc and compete at this year’s ciec on october 3 - 5, 2014 at blaineville equestrian parc in montreal, quebec. For detailed information about declaring and the ciec, please go to www.hcbc.ca/c-i-e-c.html 18

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Spruce Meadows was built for people of Calgary.

This place is a place for you, and for people to take a moment, reflect, and enjoy.”

Based in Calgary, Alberta, Spruce Meadows is the brainchild of the Southern family who built a Show Jumping complex at the foothills of the Alberta Rocky Mountains. It was in 1976 that the first Spruce Tournaments were held, with annual spectator attendances reaching over 50,000 by the end of the decade. Today, Spruce Meadows boasts one of the greatest outdoor equestrian venues in the world and offers an incredible experience for riders and fans alike. Spruce Meadows focuses on the organization and hosting of Show Jumping tournaments of unmatched quality for junior, amateur and professional athletes in a manner that reflects basic family values in a clean, green and welcoming environment that celebrates the horse and encourages the breeding and training of quality sport horses and the teaching and development of athletes. For more information on Spruce Meadows, please visit www.sprucemeadows.com.

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by Dr. Marielle St-Laurent, DVM

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on Gram negative bacteria. Consequently, if we find out that we have an Aerobe Gram positive bacteria and we are using an antibiotic good for Gram negative, it will not work. We sometimes have to combine 2 or even 3 antibiotics if we have a mixture of different bacteria causing the disease. Once they have grown the bacteria, they can also test some antibiotics and see which ones are effective on those specific bacteria. We call this a sensitivity test and it is extremely useful information to have on hand. Why? Because if we find out that the bacteria are still growing in the dish even though we apply penicillin to them, for example, we can assume that if we give Penicillin to the sick horse it will most likely not work.

On the same train of thought, if we have a sick horse on antibiotics and he’s not getting better, we have to wonder if a) it is an actual bacterial infection or could it be something else like a virus or tumor b) it is an antibiotic that is effective against that specific bacteria or c) it is a combination of multiple types of bacteria and only parts

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ntibiotics are one of the most common class of drugs used in equine veterinary medicine.

There are several antibiotics available, and when a veterinarian chooses one antibiotic over another, there are a lot of things that play into that decision. Why? Because each antibiotic works very differently.

Antibiotics are used to control bacterial infections. Antibiotics are not effective against viral infections. Knowing exactly the cause of a disease is obviously the ideal situation. Veterinarians can send a sample to the lab where they will culture and grow the bacteria to identify which one we are dealing with. There are 2 key characteristics that are most helpful in determining which antibiotic would be most appropriate. The first one is whether the bacteria grows with oxygen in its environment or not (aerobe vs anaerobe). We have antibiotics that work only on aerobic bacteria and vice-versa. The second characteristic is called Gram negative vs Gram positive and has to do with whether the bacteria retain stain or not when we use the specific Gram dye to look at them under the microscope. The Gram positive bacteria have a different outer membrane or shell and some antibiotics will only work on Gram positive bacteria while other ones will only work

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of them are sensitive to the antibiotic.

Sometimes, unfortunately, we can’t get a sample to identify the specific bacteria causing the problem. Also, when a horse is sick, you want to start treatment promptly, and waiting for the lab results to come back to start is not always practical. In those cases, the decision is based on which bacteria most commonly causes that specific disease. For example, septic foals usually have Gram Negative Aerobe organisms and veterinarians will therefore choose antibiotics that cover this specifically.

Now that we know that there are a lot of characteristics and different combinations possible, the question is, why not give a combination of antibiotics that covers every possibility? Obviously the cost would be higher but the main reason is that there are several side effects that can be the result of inappropriate use of antibiotics.

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Bacteriology and antibiotherapy is a very vast and complicated subject, but the take-home messages are that antibiotics are drugs with side effects and should not be used if it’s not medically indicated. When using antibiotics, following the instructions on when, how much and for how long to administer is of the utmost importance for two reasons; to avoid side effects and to assure that the antibiotics work properly. Happy healing!

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.

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Dr Bernard Vallat, OIE Director General (left), Dr Margaret Chan, Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO) and (right) Mr José Graziano da Silva, Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), are pictured with HRH Princess Haya, FEI and IHSC President at the opening of the 2014 World Assembly of OIE Delegates General Session in Paris (FRA).

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he Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) is celebrating reaching a major milestone in its drive to improve the international movement of high-level sport horses, after a pivotal decision by global members of the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE).

Representatives from 178 countries attending the General Session of the World Assembly of OIE Delegates in Paris (FRA) gave a resounding green light to the adoption in principle of the “high health, high performance horse” (HHP) concept within a new OIE Terrestrial Animal Health Code Chapter.

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process for moving top-level sport horses for major international competitions.

The HHP concept will be rolled out in 2014, and Korea has already implemented import requirements based on this concept for the 17th Incheon Asian Games 2014 (September 19th – October 4th).

The news comes less than 18 months after the FEI and the OIE embarked on a three-year public-private partnership in response to a clearly expressed demand from countries for help in improving the cross-border movement of toplevel sport horses.

The OIE delegates’ endorsement of the HHP concept also follows last November’s creation by the FEI and IFHA of the International Horse

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Sports Confederation (IHSC), the first formal alliance between the world’s leading governing bodies for racing and equestrian sport, which has a primary goal of improving horse transportation.

Several international conferences organized for government veterinary and animal health experts around the world over the last three years, including in Hong Kong, Panama City and Mexico, have also contributed to the support of HHP. “This is a landmark development in global access to equestrian sport. It means our athletes, who are working so hard to represent their countries at key international events, including the Olympic and Paralympic Games, have the opportunity do so in future with practical and safe horse movement approaches from governments around the world,” explained HRH Princess Haya, FEI and IHSC President.

“We are extremely grateful to everyone within the OIE, FEI and the racing world, who have seen the necessity for this, and have dedicated themselves to enhancing horse sport and further opening up the economic benefits for communities working with horses. We’re now looking forward to the job ahead, and to working to create the conditions necessary for success.”

“We have worked with the FEI for over ten years to identify practical national veterinary requirements, and we have recently advanced further quickly, presenting government experts around the world with solutions to meet their specific requirements based on the OIE standards of compartmentalization and harnessing our public-private partnership. This has been key to today’s outcome,” said OIE Director General, Dr Bernard Vallat.

“Our members fully understood the need for finding a way with all details needed to better recognise the lower risk of moving such highly supervised horses within OIE Standards, and the HHP concept does that. There has also been a recognition of the economic impact of the equine industry and this concept will allow countries to tap into the potential income associated with increasing numbers of FEI and horse racing events.” www.gaitpost.com

“It is vital for the growth of equestrian sport that horses can move safely and easily to compete at the world’s biggest events”, said Louis Romanet, Chairman of the IFHA and Vice President of the IHSC. “This latest development follows intensive efforts by the OIE, FEI, IFHA and veterinary and government experts around the world to adopt an improved specific approach to international movement of our top-level sport horses, and this will have a deep impact on the future of both international racing and FEI sport.”

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DISCIPLINEREPORTS

What’s Happening in all the Disciplines

Eric Lamaze lifts his first trophy of the 2014 Spruce Meadows Summer Series with Dave Mowat, President & CEO, ATB.

Lamaze POSTS Victories on Opening Day of Spruce Meadows ‘National’ Tournament

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n a day packed full of Show Jumping, three top athletes posted victories in the International Ring on the opening day of the Spruce Meadows ‘National’ Tournament. In the $85,000 ATB Financial Cup 1.55m, Eric Lamaze (CAN) and Powerplay were victorious. McLain Ward (USA) had two wins, and Shane Sweetnam (IRL) was also honoured in awards presentations.

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the $85,000 ATB Financial Cup 1.55m jump-off class, where four of 26 total entries advanced to the shortened course.

The first would prove to be the best; when Eric Lamaze and his 10-year-old Holsteiner gelding partner Powerplay blazed around the course with no faults, no one was able to catch them without fault. They set a time of 39.52 seconds for victory.

McLain Ward almost had his third win of the day, but it was not to be when he and Zander

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pulled the top plank at the final vertical in the jump-off. Their fast time of 37.51 seconds gave them second place.

Pablo Barrios (VEN) and Zara Leandra finished third with four faults in 39.78 seconds, while Sameh El Dahan (EGY) and WKD Pepperpot placed fourth with eight faults in 42.34 seconds.

Lamaze and Powerplay, owned by Artisan Farms LLC, have had a successful spring including a win in the CSI 5* Grand Prix in La Baule, France. “They’re coming into Spruce Meadows in really good form,” Lamaze noted. “I have a lot of confidence in them. It was a year ago that I rode Powerplay for the first time, and it was a different ending from tonight. He’s come a long way in one year. It’s a different horse now.”

Lamaze described Powerplay as “a bit lazy” and laidback. He laughed, “He’s not the most fun horse to ride in the morning. He’s a funny personality. He’s very spooky; he’s afraid of a lot of things, but he’s brave at the same time. He’s not really a horse that I think I would get along with, but we’ve formed a partnership. We like each other, and I have a lot of respect for him.”

Schooling before the class, Lamaze said he could feel the tension of the riders and sensed the importance of the first day. Leading the victory gallop is something that he will savor from his memories.

He expressed, “I love coming to Spruce Meadows. No one will ever get tired of winning here.

It’s always special to win any event, especially in the International Ring. There’s a lot of other guys fighting to win. McLain had a fantastic day.

I thought for sure he was going to go for a hat trick, and it looked that way until the end. It’s really not easy. These jump-offs are won with very fast rounds. It’s really good sport. We take it seriously.”

“In the old days I took it for granted with this little horse Hickstead,” he continued. “It was a lot easier to win classes. Now that I look back, I wished I enjoyed them a lot more. With La Baule, Rome, winning here, I’m really enjoying myself.

I have a new respect for how hard it is to win.

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time, one was so extra special that it made my job very easy. I really appreciate now when it goes my way.”

Lamaze also complimented the footing in the International Ring. “I don’t think I’ve ever ridden on better grass footing than tonight. It’s to perfection. As a rider, this is fantastic. The horses love it, it’s not slippery. It’s as good as I’ve ever seen it here,” he said. vEnEZuEla’S angEl KaRolyi EnJoyS DREaM WEEK at SpRuCE MEaDoWS June 9, 2014: Angel Karolyi of Venezuela enjoyed strong results at the CSI5* Spruce Meadows ‘NaDiscipline Reports continued on page 28

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Discipline Reports continued from page 27 tional’ tournament in Calgary, Alberta, culminating with a second place finish in the $210,000 CNOOC Nexen Cup Derby on Sunday, June 8.

Karolyi, 27, opened the ‘National’ tournament with a confidence-building second place finish in the $33,500 Back On Track Cup riding Indiana 127 on Wednesday, June 4. Karolyi then rested the 12-year-old Dutch Warmblood gelding (Indoctro x Voltaire) owned by Hollow Creek Farm in preparation for the weekend’s events.

His plan went according to the letter, with a fifth place finish in Saturday’s $60,000 TransCanada Parcours de Chasse followed by a second-place performance in Sunday’s $210,000 CNOOC Nexen Cup Derby.

One of the most gruelling tests of show jumping stamina held in North America, the track designed seven years ago by two-time Olympic mastermind Leopoldo Palacios has yielded three clear rounds in its history. As the lead-off rider, Karolyi and Indiana 127 executed the course beautifully, only dropping rails at the

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Karolyi left all the jumps in place in his return to the International Ring, stopping the timers in 47.90. Judge had the advantage of knowing what he had to do to win and stepped on the gas to cross the finish line in 45.73 seconds for the victory. For second place, Karolyi earned $37,000 in prize money. laMaZE anD PoWeRPLAY MaKE it tWo in a RoW in $85,000 SpECtRa EnERgy Cup 1.55M June 5, 2014: The ‘National’ Tournament, presented by Rolex, continued with three major competitions in the International Ring at the Spruce Meadows Summer Series. Topping the $85,000 Spectra Energy Cup 1.55m was Eric Lamaze on Powerplay, who were also the previous day’s big winners. Earlier in the day, winners included Darragh Kenny (IRL) with his first-ever International Ring victory and McLain Ward, who added another first place prize to the two he earned on the Wednesday.

The course designer for the ‘National’ Tournament in the International Ring is Guilherme Jorge of Brazil. Thirty-six entries went to post in the first round of the $85,000 Spectra Energy Cup 1.55m, and 10 found the path to a clear round and the jump-off.

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tremely high quality of horses and riders at the Spruce Meadows Summer Series, so he has to be exact in his design. “The time allowed is playing a big part. The footing here, the horses are jumping really comfortable out of it, really confident.

That makes our job harder, but in a good way.

We don’t want to overdo it in the first week, but I think it’s going to be a really good competition on Saturday,” he said.

First in the jump-off was the new combination of Tiffany Foster (CAN) and Artisan Farms LLC’s Tripple X III. They set a quick leading time of 41.99 seconds, which would hold up for second place at the end of the class.

Eight horses later, Lamaze and Powerplay, a 10-year-old Holsteiner gelding by Casall x Limbus, who were able to catch Foster’s time. They made quick rollbacks on course and lowered the leading time to 40.86 seconds.

“The final line, I did one less stride. Tiffany asked me before she went if she should do eight (strides) in the last line, and I said since she didn’t know the horse all that well, it wasn’t a great idea. So I knew where to beat her!” Lamaze joked.

Foster retorted, “I even asked him to go slow, and he didn’t. Today I said to Eric, ‘How fast should I go?’ and he said, ‘Just go as fast as you’re comfortable and feel.’ So I thought, ‘Alright, I’ll go pretty fast!’ He just keeps getting better and better. Obviously Ben Maher did an amazing job, and now I just get to have some fun.”

Lamaze also picked up third place on Zigali P S, also owned by Artisan Farms LLC. They had a

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time of 42.49 seconds.

Foster said that her relationship with Tripple X III felt strong from the beginning. “The ones that I’ve ridden so far jump big jumps and [have] been really, really scopey, brave, and safe. He feels pretty fast,” she revealed. “This is the seventh class I’ve ever jumped him in. When I tried him, he felt pretty comfortable already. Some horses you just feel good on right away, and he’s been like that.”

Lamaze passed the $4 million earning mark, now having $4,034,357 as the leader of the Top 20 Prize Money Winnings in the history of Spruce Meadows.

HUNTER/JUMPER RESULTS FInaL reSuLTS: $85,000 aTB FInanCIaL CuP 1.55M 1 POWERPLAY: Holstein / G / 10 Casall x Limbus. ERIC LAMAZE (CAN), Artisan Farms, LLC: 0/0/39.52.

2 ZANDER: Dutch Warmblood / G / 10 Cantos x Saygon. MCLAIN WARD (USA), McLain Ward & Grant Road Parters LLC: 0/4/37.51. 3 ZARA LEANDRA: Dutch Warmblood / M / 10 Metropole x Ahorn. PABLO BARRIOS (VEN), ZL Group Inc: 0/4/39.78. 4 WKD PEPPERPOT: Irish Sport Horse / M / 12 Heritage Fortunus x Diamonds Aretrumps. SAMEH EL DAHAN (EGY), Joanne Sloan Allen: 0/8/42.34.

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Z x Silvester ANGEL KAROLYI (VEN), Hollow Creek Farm: 0/0/45.23 8 CARISMA: Swedish Warmblood / M / 15 Cardento x Maraton DANIELLE GOLDSTEIN (ISR), Israeli Equestrian Partners: 0/0/45.89 9 CRISTALLO: Holstein / G / 16 Caretino x Cicero RICHARD SPOONER (USA), Show Jumping Syndication Intl: 0/4/49.28 10 PEKIN ST DENIS: Selle Francais / G / 11 Eyken des Fontenis x Quatubet du Rouet CLAUDIA LORENZA O FARRILL (MEX), Terranova Kohima SL: 0/4/49.95 11 CHIVAS Z: Zangersheide / G / 15 Cumano x Lord Gotthard RICHARD SPOONER (USA), Steve Bond: 1/81.73 12 AMBLER GAMBLER: Dutch Warmblood / S / 9 Colander x Numero Uno KENT FARRINGTON (USA), Haity McNerney LLC & Amalya Investments: 1/83.98.

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DaviD MaRCuS ClaiMS CDi-W CoRnERStonE gRanD pRiX June 7, 2014: Canadian Olympian David Marcus of Campbellville, ON, scored victory in his first competition on Canadian soil this season, winning the Grand Prix at CDI-W CornerStone Spring Into Dressage. The official test event for the 2015 Pan American Games, CDI-W CornerStone Spring Into Dressage was held June 5 to 8 at the Caledon Pan Am Equestrian Park in Palgrave, ON. Marcus and his 2012 Olympic mount, Chrevi’s Capital, topped a starting field of 14 entries to win the $5,000 Grand Prix, presented by Butternut Ridge, with a score of 69.98%. Close behind was fellow Canadian, Megan Lane, who scored 69.90% to place second riding Caravella.

In addition to winning, Marcus also fulfilled the Canadian selection criteria for the upcoming Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games (WEG) to be held in Normandy, France, at the end of August. Riders needed to achieve four scores over 68% in the Grand Prix in CDI competition, one of which must have been in May or June of 2014.

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CanaDian DRESSagE athlEtES plaCE in top 10 aCRoSS thE BoaRD at thE CDi3* lEXington May 28, 2014: Canadians put in outstanding top 10 performances in all FEI divisions this past weekend at the CDI3* KDA 28th Annual Dressage Show held in Lexington, Kentucky, USA from May 23–25, a 2014 World Equestrian Game qualifying competition for the Canadian Dressage Team.

Megan Lane of Loretto, ON was Canada’s top performer in the CDI3* Grand Prix Freestyle earning a personal best score with her own 13-year-old KWPN mare Caravella (Contango x Riverman). The pair had a fantastic performance earning them a score of 72.750%.

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“It was a great day for us,” said Marcus, whose mount, Chrevi’s Capital, is a 14-year-old Danish Warmblood gelding (Chrevi’s Cavallo x Weinberg) owned by Deborah Miculinic Kinzinger of Butternut Ridge. “I have been concentrating on preparing the Grand Prix coming into this competition. For us, this Grand Prix score was an important part of fulfilling the final phase of our WEG criteria, so that has been a real focus and I’m really pleased with how it went. I couldn’t have asked for more than what Capital produced yesterday. I thought that Capital and I put in a clean, harmonious, correct, powerful test, and that is exactly what I was looking for.”

Marcus added, “This puts us one step closer to representing Canada at WEG, and I am very excited about that. It was also the first competition that Butternut Ridge has sponsored. I want to sincerely thank my owner, Deborah, not only for her support of me and her horses that I ride, but of this class as well.”

A stone bruise resulting from a rock becoming wedged in Chrevi’s Capital’s shoe prevented the pair from competing in the $12,000 Grand Prix Freestyle, presented by Butternut Ridge.

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ling that energy throughout my ride,” commented Lane. “The freestyle I rode in Kentucky is new this year and is so much fun to ride. It creates an amazing atmosphere for my horse, and she goes especially well when we ride it. The music suits her personality and movement perfectly, and the choreography highlights her strengths, especially in the piaffe, passage and pirouettes.

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Discipline Reports continued from page 31 come without a lot of hard work, focus and support especially from my family, friends, coach and employer. I would also like to say how thankful I am for all support from Canadian Dressage community. Having that type of encouragement and enthusiasm behind you is invaluable, and I am hugely grateful for it.”

“With so many talented and ambitious up and coming combinations, the future of Canadian Dressage looks very exciting. I would be thrilled that I may be a small part of it. Going forward I am taking it day by day and learning as much as I can about the process of making it to WEG,” concluded Lane.

Two-time Canadian Olympian, Jacqueline Brooks of Cedar Valley, ON rode her 2012 Olympic partner D Niro in the CDI3* Grand Prix and Grand Prix Special. D Niro, is a 15-year-old Swedish Warmblood gelding (D-Day x Napoleon 625) owned by Brookhaven Dressage Inc,. They took third place in both the Grand Prix and the Grand Prix Special earning scores of 68.980%

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“I was thrilled with D Niro in Kentucky! He was absolutely a joy to ride! He found a great balance between dependence and independence in the ring which is always so fun! Plus despite losing a shoe early In the test, he proved what a competitor he is by still achieving a qualifying score for WEG. I couldn’t be happier with him,” commented Brooks.

Tom Dvorak of Hillsburgh, ON had impressive results competing on two mounts over the weekend. Riding Viva’s Salieri W, Augustin and Christine Walch’s 13-year-old Hanoverian stallion sired by Viva Voltaire, Dvorak earned a score of 68.375% in the Grand Prix Special, which put them in second place. The pair also finished seventh on a score of 66.420% in the Grand Prix test.

With his second mount Ribot, a 12-year-old Oldenburg gelding (Reno x Cor Noir) owned by Carla Bahr, Dvorak won the CDI1* Intermediate I Freestyle earning a score of 70.625%, placed second in the Intermediate I (67.632%) and third in the CDI1* Prix St. Georges with a score of 67.325%.

“It was a wonderful weekend — great show venue, great management and beautiful weather. My first classes on Friday, with both Ribot and Viva’s Salieri, had some hiccups but we got back in the groove for the rest of the weekend,” commented Dvorak. “Congratulations to Carla Bahr, owner of Ribot, and Augustin and Christine Walch, owners of Viva’s Salieri W, on their horses’ successful weekend.”

Diane Creech of Caistor Centre, ON and Devon L, a 14-year-old Hanoverian gelding (De Niro x Wolkenstein II) owned by Doug Leatherdale took fourth place in the Grand Prix with a score of 68.540% and third in the Grand Prix Freestyle with another impressive score of 72.000%.

Riding Pop Art, a 17-year-old KWPN Dutch Warmblood gelding (Amsterdam x Cabochon), Jill Irving of Moncton, NB took fifth place in both the Grand Prix and Grand Prix Freestyle tests, scoring 67.620% and 70.025% respectively.

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with a score of 67.180%.

Canadian junior, Liza Wilson of Collingwood, ON handily won the CDIJ Junior Team Test (68.063%) and Individual Test (69.167%), and earned a score of 67.500% for a second place finish in the Junior Freestyle on her own 16-yearold Westphalian mare, Fleurina (Florestan I x Nouveau Roi xx).

Also performing in the CDIJ Junior Individual Test was Alexandra Meghji of Toronto, ON riding Diana Belevsky’s nine-year-old Andalusian gelding, Iliado II, sired by Idilio II. The pair earned a score of 67.149%, placing them third.

The CDI-level judging panel of the KDA 28th Annual Dressage Show included Peter Holler (FEI5*) or Germany, Kurt Christensen (FEI4*) of Denmark, Bernard Maurel (FEI5*) of France.

Diane Creech and Chrevis Christo Earn FEI Advanced Level High Point Award June 4, 2014: Canada’s Diane Creech and Chrevis Christo, an 11-year-old Danish Warmblood gelding (Lavallo-Chrevi’s LaVi, Matador) owned by Doug and Louise Leatherdale, won the FEI Advanced Level High Point Award at the Kentucky Dressage Association Spring Warm-Up and 28th Annual Show.

They received high marks from the judges in the FEI Grand Prix, Intermediate A and Intermediaire II at the May 22-25 show in Lexington, KY. “Mr. and Mrs. Leatherdale and I are very happy with Chrevis Christo,” Creech said. “He is such an exciting horse and already shows so much promise and potential. This is the first year we are competing at this level and he is stepping right up to the challenge.”

The May 24 FEI Intermediaire II class was the highlight of their results where they earned a 73.68 percent from Judge Fran Dearing Kehr.

Other results included a 70.857 percent in the Intermediaire A and a 65.5 percent in the FEI Grand Prix.

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ary with a 66.316 percent and by early February, they had increased their scores to 72.105 percent.

“He’s very talented boy and if I may say, he’s a total lovebug, who can’t get enough of smooching his people,” Creech said.

Jessica phoenix and A Little Romance.

EVENTING REPORT CanaDian JESSiCa phoEniX anD A LITTLe RoMANCe Win BRoMont intERnational June 8, 2014: Canadian Equestrian Team member Jessica Phoenix of Uxbridge, Ontario and A Little Romance, a petite mare with big talent, jumped to victory Sunday on the final day of the Jaguar Land Rover International CCI Three Day Event.

“Little Blue Eyes was unbelievable!” said an ecstatic Phoenix, referring to the 15.1 hh mare by her nickname (because when she was born, her eyes had a bluish tinge). “This is her first CCI three star and we definitely weren’t going for the win, we were going for her personal best, which she gave me and she won it. I can’t believe it.”

Phoenix immediately called the mare’s breeders and owners, Don and Anita Leschied of Woodslee, Ontario “and we were all crying on the phone.”

Although the mare dropped one rail during the Show Jumping phase of the three day to pick up four faults and finish with a score of 59.80, the ride was enough to move them into top place (they had been in second after Saturday’s Cross Country phase). As winner, Phoenix received the Todd Sandler Challenge Trophy.

A Little Romance is by the Thoroughbred stallion A Fine Romance. The mare is “the sweetest horse and I love her,” said Phoenix. “She is incredibly obedient to ride and has so much heart like Exponential (Phoenix’s 2012 Olympic mount) and Pavarotti (her Pan Am gold medal ride.)”

Lisa Barry of The Plains, Virginia, finished in second in the CCI 3 star with FIS Prince Charming, a 10-year-old grey Thoroughbred gelding.

Lynn Symansky of Middleburg, Virginia won the CIC three star and Meghan Perry of Nantucket, Massachusetts was second with her Canadian Sport Horse gelding Nicos, with 99.80.

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Discipline Reports continued from page 35 and Australian Ryan Wood battled it out in the CCI one star division, with Davidson finishing on his dressage score of 39 to hold on to first with Be Mine, an eight-year-old Rheinlander gelding owned by Amy Tunney of Greenlawn, New York. Wood, based in West Grove, Pennsylvania, claimed second and third places with Woodstock Wallaby, his own grey Irish Sport Horse gelding, and Woodstock Bennett, a bay Thoroughbred gelding owned by Creek Farm.

The Jaguar Land Rover Bromont International CCI 3* is Canada’s only 3* FEI event, now in its 27th year. It is held at the spectacular Bromont Olympic Park, a finalist as potential host of the 2018 World Equestrian Games.

CanaDian KathRyn RoBinSon FiniShES in top halF at CCi3* tattERSallS hoRSE tRialS June 2, 2014: Riding Let it Bee, Canadian Kathryn Robinson of Kettering, Northamptonshire, ENG, finished the challenging CCI3* division at Tattersalls International Horse Trials, held May 28–June 1, 2014, in 14th place overall.

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man-bred gelding, were sitting in 17th place following Dressage with a score of 52.2. The pair added only 9.6 Cross-Country time and nine Jumping penalties to finish with a final score of 70.8, moving them up three spots to 14th.

MuStang poWDER hoRSE tRialS Starting Friday May 16th and running until the 19th, returning after a ten year hiatus, Mustang Powder Horse Trials 2014 was a great success! Located in Chase Creek, the facility is made up of 240 acres, owned by both the HolmesSmith and Marks families. This was the only FEI level event to be held in BC this year, running CCI* and CIC* levels and was comprised of riders from Alberta, BC as well as several from the USA. Rain held off for Saturday, letting riders get through their Dressage tests relatively dry, but cross country was not so fortunate. The course was exciting, posing many questions for both horse and riders. The rain did leave the footing somewhat slick, which lead to many riders having time faults. That being said, it was great to ride a course that incorporated open fields, some wooded areas and some impressive hills! The sun made another appearance for stadium, held next to the old water complex. This made for a smaller ring with some tighter turns, over a slightly rolling terrain needing a well planned ride to make it through the course clear. After a great weekend at a beautiful facility, I would like to say big thank you to the Holmes-Smiths, Marks and Rowans for organizing and hosting this event, one that will hopefully become an annual stop for all event riders in the north west! — Submitted

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CanaDian EvEnting WoRlDWiDE WEEKEnD RESultS May 28, 2014: Eventing athletes represented Canada in international competitions in four different countries over the weekend of May 22–25, 2014.

At the Virginia Three Day Event in Fairfield, VA, Tik Maynard, originally from Vancouver, BC and now based in New Jersey, rode Dutch Times, Christina Aharoni’s six-year-old Dutch Warmblood gelding (Goodtimes x Michellino) to first place in the CCI1* division — the horse’s first CCI competition. Sitting in fourth place out of 42 starters following Dressage on a score of 49.2, Maynard’s clear Cross Country and Jumping rounds moved him up to secure the win.

“The weekend was very much a team effort.

The breeders of Dutch Times, Lauren and Robert Efford, were there to help and cheer us on, as was his current owner, Christina Aharoni, who also acted as groom and moral support,” said Maynard. “Dutch loves the Virginia Horse Trials. This is his third time there, and he has come home with a blue ribbon each time.”

“This is the first time I have won an FEI event, and I was honoured that they even had the Canadian Anthem on hand for the prize giving,” he added. Riding her own nine-year-old Thoroughbred gelding, Feruzi, Pearl Macgregor of Hunter River, PE, moved up from 32nd place after Dressage to finish in 15th place in the CCI1* division on a final score of 65.3.

In Great Britain, Michael Winter, who is currently based in Cirencester, ENG, but originally from Montreal, QC, represented Canada at the CCI 2* EQ Life Houghton International in Norfolk. Riding Nothing Gained, Jonathan Nelson’s 10-year-old gelding, Winter sat in 24th place after Dressage with 53.3. Adding 11.6 Cross Country time penalties and eight Jumping faults, he finished in 27th place with a final score of 72.9.

In the Netherlands, At CIC Lanndgoed Maarsbergen, held in Maarsbergen, Jennifer Peters of Keremeos, BC and her 14-year-old Canadian Thoroughbred gelding, Taylor’s Legend, added 1.6 Cross Country time penalties to their Dres-

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sage score of 51.9 to finish in second place in the CIC 2* division for a final score of 53.5.

In France, Lindsay Traisnel of Tecumseh, ON now based in France finished in 27th place in the CIC2* division at the Saumur International Three Day Event, held in Saumur. Riding Candar van het Heerveld (Kannan x Darco), Patricia Pearce’s 12-year-old Belgian Warmblood gelding, Traisnel added four Jumping faults and six Cross Country time penalties to her Dressage score for a final total of 61.0.

EVENTING RESULTS MuSTanG PoWder HorSe TrIaLS CCI * 1.Sabrina Glaser/Aid & Abet; 2. Natalie Sakuma/The Super Nova; 3. Laura Pauly/Duel At Dawn; CIC* 1. Sophie Click/Hot Wheels; 2. Nikki Ayers/Rubicon; 3. Tamara Blondin/La Push; Preliminary: 1. Ali Holmes-Smith/Spartacus; 2. Tosca Holmes-Smith/Paddington; 3. Sara Selllmer/ Sloan Mc Quick; Training: 1. Elizabeth Penner/Chocolate Martini; 2. Tammy Blewett/Baloo; 3. Maeve Drew/Capriola; Pre-Training Junior 1. Allisa Taylor/Win-

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Discipline Reports continued from page 37 ston; 2. Hailey Freathy/Yu Kon Fly; 3. Carmen Holmes-Smith/Digby. Pre-Training Senior 1. Shannon Wolodko/Lucas; 2. Gerda Glaser/Hypona To Be True; 3. Sabrina Glaser/Coffee.

ENDURANCE REPORT EnDuRanCE CanaDa announCES DEClaRED RiDERS FoR naJyRC 2014 June 6, 2014: The Adequan FEI North American Junior and Young Rider Championships, presented by Gotham North, will be held at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, July 15-20, 2014.

The North American Junior and Young Rider Championships (NAJYRC) is the premier equestrian competition in North America for junior and young riders age 14-21. Young equestrians vie for team and individual FEI medals in the three Olympic equestrian disciplines of show jumping, dressage, eventing and the FEI World Equestrian Games disciplines of reining and endurance. The competition is run under rules of the FEI (Federation Equestre Internationale), the international governing body for equestrian sport, and is the only FEI championship held annually on this continent.

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Endurance Canada is very pleased to announce our declared riders for this competition: Jessica Yavis (Alberta), Stephanie McLeod (Quebec), and Katya Levermann (British Columbia).

Yavis will be returning to defend a Team Gold Medal performance in 2012 and a Team Silver in 2013. Levermann was named to the 2013 Team, but was unable to compete as her leased horse died of colic just days before the competition.

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FoRt St. John FEi EnDuRanCE RaCE a SuCCESS May 28, 2014: The FEI Endurance Race in Fort St. John, BC, held May 17–19, 2014, was a huge success for many competitors. The course proved to be one of the best and fastest in Canada. The weather was absolutely ideal for all three days of events for both horses and riders.

Day One of the 120km CEI 2*, saw first place go to Tara MacLeod, of Montney, BC on Kashira Midnight Rain with a ride time of 7:36:40. First place in the CEIYJ 2* 120km went to Coletan MacLeod, of Montney, BC on Zorros SeaBiscuit with ride time of 7:56:01, Coletan MacLeod and SeaBiscuit also earned their certificate of capability (CoC) and were awarded overall best condition for the competition. The CEIYJ 1* 80km was won by Ariel MacLeod of Montney, BC and Who Made Who in a time of 5:12:42. The pair was

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On Day Two, the CEI 3* 160km brought lots of excitement to all who watched the horses eating up the course in amazing speed. Christy Janzen of Spruce Grove, AB and Sakic won first place with a ride time of 10:08:55. Second place, by only two seconds, went to Colleen DeVry of Fort Saskatchewan, AB on Nightwind’s Indigo Bey (10:08:57), and third went to Leanna Marchant of Calgary, AB on Samsons Fire (10:40:00). Terre O’Brennan of Delta, BC and Kozaar were fourth with a time of 11:11:00, while fifth place was awarded to Kathy Irvine of Blackfoot, AB and Nightwind’s Savanna (11:12:00). Marchant and Samsons Fire were named Best Condition for the race. All five of these combinations earned their CoC. Marchant and Irvine are on the declared rider list for 2014 World Equestrian Games in Normandy, FRA later this year.

On Day Three, Lynn Wallden of Chilliwack, Julycompleted 2014 39in her first CEI2* 120km in top BC spot riding CJ Mohawk Supreme in a time of 10:28:55 and was awarded Best Condition.

In the CEI 1* 80km, DeVry riding IDL Keyoma Bey earned the horses first 1*finish. Two new young riders, Shae-Lynn Spiker of Jarvie, AB on Zorros Ironhorse and Lena Gray of Fort St John, BC on Zorros Black Pearl, completed their first CEIYJ 1* 80 km. Spiker won in a time of 5:58:00, and Gray was just behind in 5:58:02.

vaulting report Canadian Vaulters Achieve Qualifying Scores for WEG at the Pacific Cup CVI3* May 15, 2014: The largest group of Canadians to date traveled down to Hollister, CA, to compete in the Pacific Cup CVI held May 2-4. After completing the weekend three Canadian Vaulters received qualifying scores for the World Equestrian Games.

The Van der Sluijs sisters, Jeanine and Angelique of Olds, AB, performed a skillful CVI3* Freestyle Pas de Deux, which resulted in a WEG qualifying score of 7.212 and an eighth place in competition. Jeanine, a 2010 WEG competitor, executed another WEG qualifying score of 7.097 performing in the women’s CVI3* Individual division on Phoenix, Rebecca Marland’s Paint draft cross gelding. The Van der Sluijs’ coach out of the Meadowcreek Vaulting Club where they are also training in hope of qualifying for a spot on the Canadian Team heading to The World Equestrian Games being held Normandy, FRA in August.

Also competing in the women’s CVI3* Individual division was 2010 WEG competitor, Alisa Schmidt of Chilliwack, BC with Sovira, a Dutch Warmblood. Her score of 7.084 placed her in ninth and is also a qualifying WEG score.

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Discipline Reports continued from page 39 de deux and squad Vaulting, CVI Chilliwack had participants from all over North America aiming to secure their best scores at the 3* level with the goal representing their country at the World Equestrian Games (WEG), Normandy, FRA, Au-

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Once again, the Van der Sluijs sisters, Jeanine and Angelique of Olds, AB, qualified for WEG in the CVI3* Freestyle Pas de Deux, earning 6.920 for fifth place.

Bettering her previous individual qualifying score of 7.097 with 7.444, Jeanine, who was a member of the Canadian Equestrian Team (CET) at the 2010 WEG, also earned a second qualification score for the women’s CVI3* Individual division. Alisa Schmidt of Chilliwack, BC, finished in eighth place with 6.872. Schmidt, who was also a member of the CET in 2010, has already qualified for WEG at CVI Pacific Cup earlier in the month.

Team Alberta’s Northern Lights Squad members, Todd Griffiths, Jeanine Van der Sluijs, Shianne Hofer, Angelique Van der Sluijs, Brooke Boyd and Dallyn Shields, executed their CVI 3* Squad performance to earn 6.668 which qualified the entire group for WEG. This is the first time a Canadian Vaulting Squad and Pas de Deux have qualified to attend the games.

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Brian Morton and Spitfire in the World Cup qualifier.

MORTON UNBEATABLE IN SEASON OPENER World Cup Show Jumping returned to Langley’s Thunderbird Show Park as the facility welcomed competitors from around the world to their 41st season opener, The Canadian Premiere. On May 25th, it was a Canadian who triumphed in the $25,000 International Gems Grand Prix. Langley’s own Brian Morton held the lead for all but two rounds in a packed field of riders representing five nations.

Mexico’s Enrique Gonzalez and Zephyr VDL were first into the ring for the jump off, posting a time of 43.99, but Morton was quick to answer the challenge, shaving close to two seconds off his time aboard Atlantis T. That time would hold through rounds by Jamie Barge, Ireland’s Jennifer Crooks and Karianne Boyce-Lockhart, but it was 18-year-old Amelia Vernon who bested Morton’s time of 42.12. www.gaitpost.com

With shouts of ‘go’ from coach Jenn Serek on the sidelines, Vernon galloped across the final jump with a time of 40.63 and a promise that her 13 year-old Dutch Warmblood, Udolente, could ‘have all the bananas in the whole world’. But Vernon’s lead was short lived. Morton and Spitfire pushed hard and were the only pair to break the 40-second barrier, followed by Andrew Ramsay on Absie who were just off the pace with a time of 40.22.

“I was hoping I wasn’t going to have to work as hard as I did, but when I saw Amelia Vernon overtake my time, it just inspired me to go get the lead back,” said Morton. “As always when I ask, Spitfire was there for me and answered the call beautifully.”

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said Morton.

Show organizers are ensuring that riders put their best foot forward with a $450,000 investment that incorporates the most advanced and scientifically engineered footing in North America. Eight railcars of silica sand alongside 20,000 lbs of synthetic textile and close to 2400 tones of equestrian sand & crush rock, were recently installed in the Park’s Grand Hunter Ring, bringing the total investment to over 168,000 square feet across three rings, following the conversion of the FEI WarmUp and Thunderbird jumper rings last year.

Nayel Nassar & Lordan.

Thunderbird continued from page 41 liver. Spitfire will challenge the field again next weekend in the $55,000 Purica Recovery EQ CSI2*-W World Cup Qualifier.

“I think he’s as good as he’s ever been, I just have to manage him and what shows we go to,” explained Morton. “That’s one of the things that is wonderful about Thunderbird, the footing is so good that it’s an easy place to jump an older horse — and Spitfire has had a lot of great results here because of that.”

Morton hopes to double down in Sunday’s Qualifier with Nicole Grafton’s bay, Atlantis T, after laying down a fast round at the top of the order and holding the lead for most of the class.

In the end, the pair held on for fourth.

“I was thrilled with him. He’s a new mount for me and he’s a young horse,” noted Morton.

“He really stepped up to the plate. However it finished, I was going to be extremely happy with him.”

In addition to prize money, Morton earned the $1,000 bonus for sporting a pair of SSG Digital gloves under the ‘Go Clean for the Green’ promotion and a stunning ring from International Gems, which he promptly earmarked for his wife, Maria.

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THE FUTURE’S SO BRIGHT FOR NAYEL NASSAR There were plenty of shades in the stands as 59 riders took to the field for Friday night’s $33,000 CSI*2 Maui Jim Grand Prix at Thunderbird Show Park. Under sunny skies, Egypt’s Nayel Nassar made a successful return to British Columbia’s horse capital, besting an international field in the hunt for points on the World Cup circuit. Aboard his 10 year-old Hanoverian gelding, Lordan, Nassar put it all on the line, literally, as the only rider to take an inside track and ultimately, the win.

After a tough first round through Peter Holmes course, fifteen riders advanced to the jump off. Canada’s John Anderson was the first into the ring, riding clear and setting the pace with a time of 44.38. Enrique Gonzalez of Mexico followed, but tipped a rail at the second to last fence to finish out of the top spots. After Brenda Riddell posted a clear round at 47.03, it was Nassar’s turn on Lordan. Known for speed, the pair made a tight turn to take the inside track to fence two.

“I saw it when I walked the course and I thought there would be a couple other people who would do it,” he explained.

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As the only pair to try it, the gamble paid off.

The crowd erupted in cheers as Nassar galloped to the final jump, leaving little room for the field to challenge with a lightning fast time of 40.22.

“My horse has a really little stride so I knew I had to be crafty somewhere,” noted Nassar. “I just hoped he wouldn’t spook at the water, but I cut the turn shorter than it already was and he handled it well.”

Alec Lawler of the USA went clear on Agamemnon, alongside Israel’s Danielle Goldstein on Carisma, but only American Andrew Ramsay on Welfare came close, riding quick and pushing to the final fence to finish with a time of 41.81 and moving into second.

“This is obviously a big year for us with the World Cup finals just being done and the World Championships just around the corner and it’s exciting,” noted Nassar. “My horses are in great form and we’re just trying to pace ourselves for the summer so we can be ready for WEG in September.”

In September 2013, Nassar made a crosscountry trip to HITS Saugerties for the Zoetis $1 Million Grand Prix, winning the class on Lordan. Born in Chicago, raised in Kuwait and riding in California, he was Egypt’s reserve rider at the London 2012 Olympic Games and hopes to qualify for Rio in 2016.

In addition to prize money, the top finishers in the class picked up a pair of sunglasses from sponsor, Maui Jim. Now the fastest growing premium polarized sunglass maker in the world, the brand got its start in 1980 as a small company selling sunglasses on the beach in Lahaina, Hawaii. morton magnificent in world cup qualifier at thunderbird Riders from nine nations took to the grass for Sunday’s $55,500 CSI*2-W Purica Recovery EQ World Cup Qualifier at Thunderbird Show Park, with just eight besting a tough course set

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Nayel Nassar, Andrew Ramsay, Danielle Goldstein, and Enrique Gonzales in their Maui Jim sunglasses.

Morton was right behind her, clear with the fastest first round time to guarantee a jump off. And when the class wrapped up twenty-eight rounds later, Morton was still on top.

“I had the advantage of riding first on my young horse, so after that trip, I knew exactly what I had to do when I went back in on Spitfire,” said Morton.

Morton was back in just ten rounds later with his Selle Français gelding, Spitfire.

“When I had a rail down in Friday’s Grand Prix, I thought, OK, Sunday’s my day,” noted Morton. “Spitfire rose to occasion, as he always does, and was outstanding.”

Goldstein was first in for the jump off, but tipped a rail late in the round to leave the door open for the rest of the field. Morton followed and was quick to prove the course could be mastered and setting the pace with a time of 35.63.

“The jump off course wasn’t that long and in some ways that favours me,” explained Morton.

“Spitfire is 17 and I need to think about fatigue.”

Mexico’s Edoardo Sanchez-Navarro looked like he had the speed and covered ground with his 9 year-old gelding, Alfie Scappino BMW, but the pair were just over the time to beat with 35.82.

“When I finished I said, ‘I think I was really fast today, but I was not quite fast enough,’” he chuckled.

Ben Meredith (AUS), Lisa Carlsen (CAN) and Karianne Boyce-Lockhard (USA) all posted clear

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inmemoriam

Submitted by Laura Balisky

rosamond norbury

George Tidball

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eorge Murray Tidball passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on June 3rd at the age of 83 years. Our ever optimistic father lived his final days in Naramata, looking over the lake with a glass of red wine in hand.

George was born in Carstairs, Alberta. His mother Margaret thought he was such a beautiful baby she nicknamed him Bud (short for rosebud). He started his education in a one room school house, graduated from Penticton High, failed his first year at UBC (rooming with an apprentice brewmaster), and then graduated top of his year as a Chartered Accountant.

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In 1952 he married his great love and business partner, Dianne. George and Dianne left secure incomes to roll the dice over and over again.

During his first job as an accountant with Alcan in Kitimat, George so impressed a visiting Harvard professor that he was offered a scholarship.

George and his wife Dianne and three children went to Boston and two years later he graduated at the top of his MBA class as a Baker’s Scholar.

George then moved his family to Chicago and pursued a PhD in economics with Milton Friedman.

Tired of being a poor student, he took a

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position with consulting firm McKinsey and Company. He drove back to the West Coast in a Volkswagen Beetle to be a consultant for MacMillan Bloedel. Dianne missed the child-friendly fast food at McDonald’s, and urged George to visit their headquarters on a business trip. McDonald’s President Ray Kroc was impressed with thirty-four year old George’s brazenness, youth and Harvard qualifications. George brought McDonald’s to Richmond in 1967. He sold out of MacDonald’s and created his own restaurant chain, The Keg and Cleaver, in 1971.

The Tidball family moved out to Langley and started Thunderbird Equestrian Centre, now rated number two in North America. He was involved with many other business ventures including The Old Spaghetti Factory, A&W, and Apex ski resort.

If you asked George to highlight his accomplishments he would include placing fourth in a pro team roping competition at the Cloverdale rodeo and winning a golf tournament at 81.

He was proudest of all his children and grand-

children’s successes and their work ethic. As well, it gave him great joy to be part of the journey to success of his friends from the McDonald’s and Keg days. His best friends range from cowboys to heavy equipment operators to CEOs. He was predeceased by his parents Bert and Margaret Tidball and his brothers Bill and Larry and many special nieces and nephews. George is survived by his loving sister Sara Lee and brother Jim and many special nieces and nephews. He is greatly missed by wife Dianne; children Kathy (Mark), Stephen (Trish), Jane and Laura (Brent) as well as grandchildren; Christine, Jill (Max) and Scott; George (Trisha) and Stephanie (Quinten), Laura Jane, and Matthew. Two great grandchildren Rees and Logan lit up his life.

No flowers please. Donations to the Dianne Tidball Legacy fund at Thunderbird Show Park would be much appreciated.

Thunderbird Show Park will be hosting a public celebration of George Tidball on Sunday, June 22nd at 2:00 pm.

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Newsletter of the BC Hunter Jumper Association

CONDOLENCES On behalf of all members of the BCHJA, we express condolences to the Tidball family, on the death of their patriarch, George. Businessman, visionary, the ultimate horseman, George’s contribution to the equestrian industry in British Columbia and beyond is legendary. He will be missed.

MEMBERSHIPS It’s show season. Remember to join BCHJA. The competitor, trainer and owner need current BCHJA memberships in order for horse or rider to amass year end points. You can sign up on line at BCHJA.com.

LEASING A HORSE? There is a Rule change for Lease Horses. Information will be sent to all BCHJA members via email.

BURSARIES Check with the office at your horse show to find out what class is being offered for the BCHJA Bursary. Good luck to all and happy showing! www.bchja.com | 25232 - 80th Avenue, Check the BCHJA website for membership details, Langley, BC V1M 3M9 | Fax: 604-882-0154 show calendar and more: www.bchja.com www.gaitpost.com

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Fiona: 4 yo 16 hh TB/WB mare. Lightly started.

Could go in any direction. Super sweet and just wants to be your best friend. $10,000.

Reasonable offers considered for the right home. Contact Maureen at 778-995-8937 or maureen_anita@hotmail.com. Langley, BC.

9 yo 15.3 hh AQHA gelding. A natural foundation for work and play. Easy going, sweet, confident on trails, obstacles, and ranch riding. $9,500. Contact 250-968-4481 or www.cardinal ranch.com.

6 yo 14.2 hh ranch bred QH gelding. Little horse, big heart. Calm, brave, smart, confident partner for trails, arena, ranch work. Video available. $9,500. Contact 250-968-4481 or www.cardinalranch.com.

Maximus: 4 yo 16.1 hh Hanoverian X QH gelding.

Started under saddle, great Dressage/Event prospect. Others available. $6,000 OBO. Contact 250-315-9087, Email pro-horsemanship@ hotmail.com or www.pro-horsemanship.com.

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

Texada: 2006 15.1 hh grey Andalusian gelding.

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

Fogonera: 1998 16.1 hh grey Andalusian mare.

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

Spitz: 11 yo 14.2 hh QH mare with classic Western looks. Fun, forward. Light and responsive, suitable for Dressage, Cowboy or English.

Easy to catch, lead, load. Stands quietly for farrier and vet. $2,500. Contact 604-803-2760.

Genesis: 2008 16.2 hh CWB gelding. Evented to Pre-Training this spring. Easily has scope to go Prelim or 1.1-1.15m Jumpers. Lovely uphill canter. Only started show career last fall. Quick learner! Asking $18,000. Contact 604-240-5357 or leila_lucas2@hotmail.com. Langley, BC.

Cleopatra: 5 yo 16.1 hh Hanoverian X QH mare. Started under saddle, huge potential for Dressage/Eventing. Others available. $6,000 OBO. Contact 250-315-9087, Email pro-horsemanship@hotmail.com or www.prohorsemanship.com.

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10 yo 15.2 hh QH mare. Shown English & Western, trails. Very sweet & willing disposition.

Goes well on her own or in a group. Not spooky, good in traffic, gets along well with other horses and dogs. $2,500 to approved home. Contact Cathy 604-703-9611 or ckheppner@telus.net.

Koda: 7 yo 16 hh chestnut CWB gelding. Fun & very flashy. Perfect for an ambitious amateur.

Schooling 2nd Lev Dressage, easy flying chgs, loves trails, 3 easy gaits. Fantastic over fences. Tons of talent, shines in both disciplines.

Offered at $20,000. Contact Kat 604-240-5289.

2006 16.1 hh CWB mare by Sandstorm (WPN).

Impressive, expressive, active, forward, quality gaits. Willing, kind, impeccable manners.

Shown Dressage, walk/trot YE camp. Potential Dressage, Jumper or Eventer. $16,500. Contact 403-240-1721 or www.unityequestrian.ca.

2005 CWB mare. Beautiful, elegant, uncomplicated, willing, kind. 3 quality gaits, soft, supple, easy to ride.

Great for Jr/Am. Talent for Dressage plus good over fences.

Priced to sell $9,900. Contact 403-240-1721 or www.unity equestrian.ca.

Mara

bROODmARES Notorious: 2003 16 hh Oldenburg mare (NA & GOV). Great disposition/ Mom, easy breeder, was injured as a youngster but sound now. $5,000 to great home, will help with hauling if buyer pays gas. Contact 250-847-1254.

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2006 16.2 hh Swedish WB X mare by Maraton 600. Was on stall rest due to injury. Being progressively rehabilitated for Dressage. Excellent bloodlines. Video available under saddle prior to injury. $5,500 OBO. Contact Lia 778-2152299. Kelowna, BC.

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MP Shamrock: 10 yo 15.3 hh Arabian/QH gelding. Rich buckskin colour. USDF Region 7 Reserve Champion Training Level with AA. Shown through 1st, schooling 3rd. Scores to 78%. Video available. $18,000 US. Contact 503-362-0178. Salem, OR.

Zancara KT: 2004 15.2 hh black KWPN mare.

Correct, lofty gaits. Amazing, balanced canter.

Shown Training to 1st Lev. Scores in 70s. Training 3rd Lev. Perfect for competitive amateur or ambitious young rider. Contact KT Warmbloods 403-931-2424 or tlaxton@telusplanet.net.

2007 13.3 hh CWB mare (Weltklasse x Dancing Rain (Welsh)). Schooling FEI Pony level, showing 2nd level. Has won championships at 1st level. Had one gorgeous foal. Prefer show home for child with coach. $20,000 + tax. More pics available. Contact 250-260-6699.

2005 16.1 hh imported Hanoverian mare by Weltmeyer. 3 very good gaits, has won multiple Dressage champs. Showing 4th Lev, schooling half steps & passage. Trail ridden, clips & hauls well. Suit confident Adult Am, Jr/Yr, or prof. $48,000 + tax. Contact 250-260-6699.

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Rad: 2009 17 hh bay Dutch X QH gelding. Bigmoving, comfortable, with 3 lovely gaits. Kind, willing, fun to ride. Schooling 1st Level. Video available $20,000 OBO. Contact 250-248-2592 or libby-naylor@shaw.ca. Parksville, BC.

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

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World Citizen: 15.2 hh Dutch gelding. Darwin/ Uniform bloodlines. Lovely brain! 3 good gaits.

Has shown training level with scores in the 70s. Schooling 2nd level. Great opportunity for Amateur or Junior rider. $35,000. Contact dominiquebuckland@gmail.com.

Quality Morgan filly with unique colouring!

There are only a handful of silver dapple buckskin Morgans in the world, and we are offering a weanling filly for sale. Contact LCDIETZ@ cciwireless.ca or www.couleebendmorgans. com. Galahad, AB.

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Lovely 1998 17 hh black Trakehner gelding.

Shown at PSG in 2012, in light work since, owner’s health only reason for sale. Good, caring home a priority. Video available. $20,000.

Contact 250-592-1448 sheilaskene@telus.net.

Sedona: 8 yo 16.2 hh Warmblood mare by Silberfeil. Fabulous Equitation or Hunter prospect. Eligible baby green. Lots of high scoring Dressage miles. Sweet, sweet mare.

Priced to sell to fabulous home only. Contact Andrea at 778-977-5549.

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Lady Antebellum: 8 yo 17 hh Oldenburg mare.

Showing 2nd Level, schooling 3rd, consistently wins/places well. 3 super gaits, super temperament, easy to show, perfect amateur’s horse. $50,000 OBO. Contact Lynne 250-378-4967 or dotranch@xplornet.com. Merritt, BC. 50

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Holiday: 9 yo 15.3 hh DWB mare by Guidam.

Competitive 1.20-1.30m Jumper with top placings at Spruce Meadows, RMSJ, Tbird. Scopey and careful. Easy to handle, good temperament, bathes, clips, hauls. $70,000 OBO. Contact 403-805-3002. Calgary, AB.

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Gator: 14 yo 14.3 hh dun Lusitano X gelding.

2X Sask reserve champion 1.0 & 1.1m Jumper.

Experience and talent. $8,500. Contact 306831-9181 or alesha.sim@hotmail.com. Rosetown, SK.

Awley: 2006 13.2 hh Connemara mare. Gateway Champion 2'3", 2'6" Hunters. Evented Starter level. Loads, bathes, clips, easy to handle on the ground. Sadly outgrown. $12,000 neg. only to good home. Contact Deirdre 604856-1035, 604-807-5329 or dez@shaw.ca.

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Initiate: 2002 15.2 hh bay TB mare. Shown successfully in 3' Jumpers. Honest, forward, and brave, with ability to go higher. Does all lateral work, shown to 1st Lev Dressage. Owner in school, motivated to sell. Asking $6,000 OBO. Contact Erin 778-549-6623. Aldergrove, BC.

Whitney: 2007 15.2 hh dark bay 7/8 Hanoverian mare by German Hanoverian Wolkentanz.

Well started WTC, stunning movement, unlimited potential. $19,000. Contact 250-653-4383 or dhfraser@telus.net. Salt Spring Island, BC.

Winston Higgins: 2003 17 hh KWPN gelding.

Handsome, competition partner for serious A/A or Jr. Very well schooled on the flat & over fences. Currently competitive in 1.10-1.15m Jumpers. $35,000. Contact Laura 403-352-9549 or strongpinefarms@gmail.com. Alberta.

Reuben: 5 yo 16 hh black Friesian Sport Horse gelding (Friesian X Morgan). Several months professional training. Uncomplicated, calm, friendly. Self-carriage. Offered to approved buyer. $10,000. Contact 780-785-5257 or jonescrowlands72@gmail.com. Alberta.

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PROSPECTS

Luke: 7 yo 16 hh bay gelding by Han Lucero

by Lucid, o/o CWHBA mare Waldo/Waldkoenig. Started work u/s, sweet temp. Lovely H/J or Dressage prospect No blemishes, splints, etc.

UTD, no vices. $9,500. Contact Linda 250-5934634 or www.cralinmeadowsranch.com.

Sid: 2009 17 hh dark bay Warmblood gelding

by Rio Grande out of a Lynx/Olympic Ferro mare. Beautiful and elegant. Well started. $15,000. Contact 604-856-4618, leave a message.

Reuben: 2011 16.2 hh dark bay Warmblood gelding by Rio Grande out of an Ikoon mare.

Will mature to 17 hh. Very flashy and athletic.

Just getting started. $20,000. Contact 604-8564618, leave a message.

Rocky: 3 yo, 5 hh, red roan, beautiful full tail.

The original Canadian classic, Rocky is all heritage & heart. Will go that extra 100 feet for you, sturdy & sound, c/w own lodge & alarm system.

Electric fence required, or fence posts will be rearranged. Contact PhotoAds@gaitpost.com.

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TRAILERS

Regal Dressage saddle in excellent condition.

18" seat, wide tree, air panels can be adjusted to fit. Black with burgundy piping. $2,500. Contact maplesteadfarm@shaw.ca.

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2007 Morgan Built 3H Angle Haul Horse Trailer, WB size, 7'4" height, well maintained, bought in 2008, gooseneck or 5th wheel hitch, large tack room, hardly used. Many extras. Contact 250847-1254 or erinroswell@pro-techforest.ca.

Smithers, BC.

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

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

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Thunderbird continued from page 43 rounds, but were a few seconds off the pace. Former Olympian and Pan American Games medalist, Enrique Gonzalez (MEX) were the only ones to try an angled track through the combination mid-course, and the gamble almost paid off. He looked fast to the final fences, but finished with a time of 36.07 and high praise for Morton.

“I thought the only room that he left was the turn to the oxer, which I think I did faster, but I paid for it after when I couldn’t make the nine strides to the next jump,” noted Gonzalez. “This is a sport that hinges on hundreds of a second.”

For Morton, hearing the Canadian national anthem and leading the victory gallop are sweeter when you can do it on home turf. The Vancouver-native is a regular at Thunderbird and always draws huge cheers from the crowd.

“We both love competing here and plan a large part of our season around these tournaments,” explained Morton. “I feel a lot of support from everybody and it gives me that little Thunderbird continued on page 57

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Thunderbird continued from page 56 extra push sometimes to really go for it.”

In addition to prize money, Morton received the SSG ‘Ride Clean for the Green’ $1000 bonus for wearing the brand’s digital gloves.

THUNDERBIRD RESULTS $25,000 InTernaTIonaL GeMS Grand PrIX *SSG 1. Brian Morton (CAN)/ Spitfire/Equimark Inc./39.22. 2. Andrew Ramsay (USA)/Absie/Shalanno Farms LLC/40.22. 3. Amelia Vernon (CAN)/Udolente/Jane Vernon/40.63. 4. Brian Morton (CAN)/Atlantis T/Nicole Grafton/42.12. 5. Brenda Riddell (CAN)/Dutch Amouretta/Silverstar Farms/42.82. 6. Jenna Thompson (CAN)/Webster/Jenna Thompson/43.04. 7. Enrique Gonzalez (MEX)/Zephyr VD/Enrique Gonzalez/43.99.

8. Jamie Barge (USA)/Lasse/Kylie Co./45.48. 9. Marion Ostmeyer (CAN)/Roulett/ Linda Ackermann/46.60. 10. Karianne Boyce-Lockhart (USA)/Ferro DC/Karianne Boyce-Lockhart/46.71. 11. Jamie Barge (USA)/Luebbo/Kylie Co./47.59. 12. Karianne Boyce-Lockhart (USA)/Hopscotch/Karianne Boyce-Lockhart/49.50. $33,500 CSI*2 MauI JIM Grand PrIX 1. Nayel Nassar (EGY)/Lordan/Nayel Nassar/40.22.

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ummer is almost here, but what a spring it’s been for Eventing in BC! Mustang Powder offered a great FEI event in May. It was nice to see the 13 CCI* and CIC* riders running on such a great venue. A little bit of rain didn’t even get them down. A big thanks to Nick and Ali Holmes-Smith, and Gail and Laurie Rowan for putting it all together!

Remember that the Adult Rider Summer Camp is quickly approaching (July 7-9), so don’t forget to send in entries soon, as we need enough time to book additional clinicians if necessary!

By popular demand, we are also adding two more components/electives to camp this year — “in-hand” groundwork (introducing or ali holmes-Smith & spartacus

gaining confidence over natural obstacles such as water, banks and ditches), and a Pace Clinic (weather permitting).

Check out the registration forms and information on the HTBC website (horsetrialsbc. com) and see you at camp!

Also save the date — November 15th is the HTBC AGM and Awards Banquet. We hope to see you all in Harrison Hot Springs!

Ride safe!— Julie Johannson President, Horse Trials BC

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ATHLETE OF THE MONTH UPDATE Congratulations to Jump Alberta’s Athletes of the Month! Jumper Athlete of the Month: Erika Johnson Hunter Athlete of the Month: Jenn McGinn and Amanda Easthom Know someone who deserves recognition for their efforts? Visit www.jumpalberta.com to nominate!

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