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contents FEATURES

DEPARTMENTS

12 The Saddle Doctor Makes House Calls to the VPD By Lesley McGill 17 Peggy Hambly, Equestrian Canada’s New President

By Eleanor Klawer

19 How To Choose A Saddle

By Jochen Schleese

32 The Challenges of Mustangs: Part Three By Lexi Langset 34 Impressions from the West Coast Dressage Convention with Carl Hester By Cara Grimshaw

8 TidBits Event Bits 14 Industry News Irish Sport Horses Dominate Scoreboard at 2017 Rolex Kentucky

16 Buyer’s Guide Shop for Show Season!

19 FEI News FEI Champions Youth Events As Host Cities Named For Next Four Years

38 Discipline Reports Team Germany

Wins Thrilling FEI Nations Cup Opener In Lummen

46 Cadora BC: The End of an Era

By Sheila Skene

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Equestrian Canada News Headline News Sales Catalogue Equestrian Properties Barn & Coaching Classifieds BCHJA News BCLM Pony Club News Horse Trials BC News Competition Calendar Advertisers’ Index Noticeboard

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ON THE COVER: Andrew Nicholson (NZL) and Nereo on their way to the win at the Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials, Badminton, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom.

“Of course I knew I would win Badminton one day — I just didn’t know when!” — Andrew Nicholson, after 37 attempts over 33 years.

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NEWSLETTER | JUNE 2017 www.equestrian.ca GET READY TO CELEBRATE HORSE DAY ON JUNE 3, 2017

REMINDER: NOMINATIONS FOR 2017 EQUESTRIAN CANADA

This year will mark the ninth anniversary of Equestrian Canada’s Horse Day, which was created to raise public awareness and promote the beloved horse. Across the country, events and celebrations will take place on June 3 to allow Canadians of all ages and experience levels to honour, discover and explore the equestrian world. This year’s Horse Day will be a special year for the celebration of the horse, as 2017 also marks Canada’s 150th anniversary, as well as the 250th anniversary of horse racing in Canada.

Equestrian Canada (EC) would like to remind the community that nominations for the 2017 EC Board of Directors will be accepted until June 1, 2017.

Make Horse Day part of your year of celebration in 2017. There are many ways to jump in and get involved in Horse Day 2017!

• Create and register your own Horse Day event and receive an official Horse Day package including stickers, tattoos and more, or find an event near you by visiting www.equestrian.ca/ events-results/horseday.

• To enter the Horse Day Photo Contest, simply upload your Horse Day photos to Facebook, Twitter or Instagram on June 3, 2017 using the hashtag #HorseDayPhotoContest. Two winners per province/territory will be selected to receive an exclusive, limited edition Asmar Equestrian polo shirt from the Rio 2016 Olympic Games!

• For more information on Horse Day 2017, visit www.equestrian.ca/events-results/horseday or contact Julie Cull, EC Program Manager, Participation and Equine Development by email at jcull@equestrian.ca or by phone at 1-866-282-8395 x 120.

• To learn more about specific Horse Day initiatives in your local area, contact your Provincial or Territorial Sport Organization (PTSO).

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EC is looking for dedicated individuals with the dynamic and relevant skills to take on a leadership role in the organization. Directors will have the opportunity to help EC effectively deliver on its mandate to represent, promote and advance equestrian sport and all related equine and equestrian interests in Canada.

With several major organizational improvements underway, Directors will also have the chance to contribute to the culture of positive change at EC and work collaboratively toward the continued growth and development of the organization, while strengthening partnerships within Canada and abroad.

Prospective candidates interested in serving on the EC Board of Directors are encouraged to download the 2017 EC Board of Directors: Application Package available at www. equestrian.ca/about/governance/board for full application eligibility information, instructions and timelines.

If you have any questions or comments concerning the 2017 Director Application process, please contact: Eva Havaris Chief Executive Officer/Secretary General ehavaris@equestrian.ca Toll free: 1-866-282-8395 x 135

EC Media Contact Jessie Christie Manager, Communications & Media Relations jchristie@equestrian.ca 1-866-282-8395 x 133

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TIDBITS

by Eleanor Klawer

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etween Rolex in Kentucky, Badminton in Britain, and the West Coast Dressage Convention in California, to name but a few, things are really happening in the horse world. There is nothing like the top of any sport to get someone on the edge of their seat. Broken neck 18 months ago? Pffft. $750 rescue horse? No problem, 4* here we come. This issue contains news from Rolex and Badminton, in Discipline Reports, and they certainly had their share of drama. The Badminton course was stunning to see — are these people nuts? The adrenaline must be amazing…

PEOPLE COMING We have several top clinicians scheduled for 2017 in this area in Jumping, Eventing, and Dressage. We are so fortunate to have access to the top trainers in our disciplines — it inspires, it

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motivates, and it edJuan Manuel Munoz Diaz ucates. In Dressage, there are Bert Rutten, Ellen Bontje, Jo Hinneman, Juan Manuel Munoz Diaz, and many more, I am sure, scheduled to come to BC this year. Please support clinics in your discipline — auditing helps organizers bring in the clinicians, gives necessary feedback, and even if you are at the top of the sport, there is always another horse or coach with something new to teach you. Support your local clinics, and their sponsors — it is good for the industry as a whole.

HORSES GOING Finn Farm Warmbloods congratulates Karen Strom Scott on the purchase of Pascali FF.

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Among the definitions of “Event”: an occurrence, a noteworthy happening, a social occasion or activity, any of the contests in a program of sports, or, in the horse world, all of the above!

THINK GLOBAL, ACT LOCAL Being a part of the international scene is a dream for a lot of riders. Reaching that goal begins at home. Support your local coaches, your local tack stores, your local shows. Absorb as much as you can from the opportunities available. Go to the top rated shows and watch. Learn.

The Nations Cup is coming to Thunderbird

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He is all set for his new life in California. Seller Jane McLeod says “We will miss him terribly but couldn’t be happier with his new home.

Thank you to each of his trainers, and to Marcie Doiron-Doyle for all her help with this sale.

It will be fun to watch as he continues his FEI career with Karen.” He was welcomed to California with a champagne party! Pascali FF is a BCbred Canadian Warmblood who was a champion at every show from First through Fourth Level since starting his Dressage career. He did his first Prix St. Georges test at the Pacific Regionals last October so is well on his way to the Grand Prix.

on June 2nd — make it more than great entertainment. Watch the warm up ring, watch the rounds, be analytical, and see what the pros do to make it work. It is all fuel for your fire.

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HEADLINENEWS Bit by Bit USA OLYMPIAN KENT FARRINGTON DEBUTS IN LONGINES WORLD NUMBER ONE SLOT Olympic silver medallist Kent Farrington (USA) has overtaken compatriot McLain Ward to jump up to the number one spot in the Longines Rankings for the first time.

Farrington, a member of the US squad that took team silver at last year’s Rio Olympic Games, was lying second in the previous rankings, separated from his fellow American by just 23 points. But the 36-year-old, who has featured prominently in the rankings since 2013, has had a great run of form recently, with a 5* victory in Antwerp with Sherkan D’Amaury, and a win in Miami and second in Shanghai last weekend with Creedance boosting his points tally to 3,255 to finally clinch the coveted world number one slot.

Ward, whose sensational win at the Longines FEI World Cup Finals in Omaha had put him on top of the world in the April rankings, has now slid back to second on 3018, 37 points adrift of Farrington, with Germany’s Daniel Deusser closing the gap in third on 3010.

Farrington is based in Wellington, Florida and has

built up a strong string of 5* horses. He is a five-time FEI World Cup Jumping finalist and was just outside the individual medals in Rio when finishing fifth at the first ever Olympic Games to be hosted in South America.

Farrington also won team bronze at the Toronto 2015 Pan-American Games, team bronze at the 2014 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games in Normandy and team gold at the 2011 Pan-Am Games in Guadalajara.

ERIC LAMAZE MOVES TO FOURTH IN THE WORLD RANKINGS Canada’s own Eric Lamaze has moved up to number four on the world rankings, after fabulous results at GCT Miami, and the Global Champions League of Mexico City in April. On his way back to number one? Canadians hope so!

THE BEST EVER INTERNATIONAL FIELD HEADS TO ROYAL WINDSOR HORSE SHOW Royal Windsor Horse Show will welcome the world’s best riders to the private grounds of Windsor Castle from May 10–14. With international competitions taking place across four equestrian disciplines, including

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the newly upgraded CSI5* Show Jumping and CDI4* Dressage, the calibre of entries has never been better and includes seven of the World’s top 20 Show Jumpers.

Heading the field in the CSI5* Show Jumping is World No. 1 Kent Farrington (USA), who will be looking to reclaim his title in the Rolex Grand Prix, the pinnacle event of the Show, with his consistent chestnut gelding, Creedance. Taking place on May 14, with an increased prize fund of £258,000, Kent will face stiff competition for the coveted Rolex Grand Prix trophy, including fellow FEI top 10 ranked riders, Eric Lamaze (CAN) and Britain’s Scott Brash.

Scott Brash heads to Windsor with a top string of horses, including in-form mare Ursula XII and the upand-coming eight-year-old gelding, Hello Mr President.

He will be joined by his Olympic gold medal winning teammate Ben Maher (GBR), and home favourites John and Michael Whitaker. Fresh from victory in the Grand Prix of Antwerp, Michael will have a strong hand at Windsor, including Antwerp winner JB’s Hot Stuff, Viking, and the striking grey stallion Cassionato.

The female line-up is particularly strong, headed

by Laura Kraut (USA) and Tiffany Foster (CAN), both

of whom are ranked amongst the top 20 riders in the world. Jessica Mendoza (GBR) and Laura Renwick (GBR) will be leading the way for the home nation, with Jessica Springsteen (USA) and the always competitive Meredith Michaels-Beerbaum (GER), making up a truly international field.

Adding to the international prestige of the Show, the CDI4* Dressage has been upgraded from its previous CDI3* status in 2015, taking centre stage on the evenings of May 11 and 12. In 2015, Britain’s Carl Hester was victorious aboard his Rio Olympic companion Nip Tuck. Carl is returning in 2017, this time with new ride, Barolo, a British-bred Hanoverian, which has to-date been produced by Charlotte Dujardin, with the pair winning the 2015 National Championships and moving up to international level in 2016.

Four-time British Olympian, Richard Davison (GBR) will be looking to steal Carl’s crown with homebred gelding Bubblingh, out of his former international ride Ballaseyr Royale, as will compatriot Lara Butler (GBR) who will be contesting her first international of the year with Rubin Al Asad, having set a personal best Grand Prix score in Hagen last year.

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THE SADDLE DOCTOR MAKES HOUSE CALLS TO THE VPD

By Lesley McGill

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have been saddle fitting for the Vancouver Police Mounted Division since early 2011. I will never forget the first day I walked into the tack room down at the Stanley Park stables. As I looked around at the large collection of older design saddles tightly squeezing the 2" saddle racks, I exclaimed, “Wow, you guys must have a lot of narrow Thoroughbred horses!” To that, the VPD members with me said, “We are so glad you are here!”

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They proceeded to bring me draft horse cross after draft horse cross, wider and wider as they came! I spent the whole first day widening the trees in all the saddles they had, and altering the flocking to get the riders sitting balanced in the middle of their horses. Then they brought out their latest horse addition to the force, an extremely wide Percheron! That was when I drew the line and said that there was no way to retrofit one of the old saddles to fit his back. I proposed

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getting this horse his own custom made saddle.

So, working with my saddle makers in the UK, we designed an all-purpose saddle that would not only fit this extremely wide horse but also be super comfortable for the riders spending hours in the tack. This saddle became a popular addition.

For all these years, I have regularly headed down to Stanley Park to adjust and modify the Vancouver Police saddles. The horses have a lot of regular body work done, and are put through many training exercises to keep them in good form for the job. The horses are used for patrolling Stanley Park, in parades in Vancouver, for riots, patrolling the fireworks, and numerous other policing activities. The horses have to be ready for almost anything when dealing with the public. The horses are mostly walked for long periods of time. Because of this, the saddles need to support the rider’s position and protect the horse’s back. This is very different to fitting a saddle to, let’s say, a dressage horse. The VPD will take them to training sessions on and off the grounds, as well as hosting clinicians to help www.gaitpost.com

with the training. I was fortunate enough to be able to present at a Mounted Police Clinic they held in 2014 for many mounted squads form numerous places.

For many years, it has been the VPD’s and my personal goal to get the horses into new modern fitting saddles. This finally came to fruition this year. We measured all the horses and ordered the saddles late last year. At the end of February, it was a very exciting day to deliver the new VPD saddles to the mounted division. The NSC brand saddles were a custom design for the police horses and riders. Based on an all-purpose design, with the VPD logo proudly stamped into the flaps, they had big broad panels, wide channels, beautiful supple brown English leather, and obviously very wide trees. I am so excited for the VPD and the horses as I hope to see a lot of positive changes in both.

It has always been a huge honour and pleasure to work with this amazing group. I love to visit the gentle giants of Stanley Park and chat with the fortunate riders who call this their job!

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INDUSTRYNEWS Business Matters MICHELLE C. DUNN

Zara Tindall (GBR) and her Irish Sport Horse High Kingdom on their way to a third place finish at Rolex Kentucky.

IRISH SPORT HORSES DOMINATE SCOREBOARD AT 2017 ROLEX KENTUCKY

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rish Sport Horses again proved their talent as world-class athletes, dominating the scoreboard with top placings at the 2017 Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, presented by Land Rover, held April 27-30 at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Out of the 39 entries that completed the 4* competition, 16 were Irish Sport Horses (ISH), who claimed five spots in the top-ten, including third and fourth places!

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Great Britain’s Zara Tindall, the Queen’s granddaughter, rode her long-time partner High Kingdom, a 16-year-old ISH. The pair made an impressive debut at their first-ever “Rolex Kentucky” finishing in third place after superb clear rounds on the cross-country and show jumping courses to complete on their dressage score of 46.6 penalties — one of only two combinations to do so at the event

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“My horse was fantastic all the way through the competition,” commented Tindall. “He doesn’t owe me anything,” she added, noting the horse has been in the ribbons at several four-stars and has an Olympic medal and a World Championship medal on his resume. “I loved riding him all weekend!”

U.S. veterans Phillip Dutton and the 18-yearold ISH Mr. Medicott, who was making his lastever four-star appearance, were the only other duo to complete the event on their Dressage score. They finished with a score of 54.6 penalties, good for fourth place overall and emerging as winners of the Roger Haller Memorial Trophy for the Rolex/USEF CCI4* Eventing National Championship, Dutton’s record fifth time winning the USEF title. Dutton had three horses finish in the top-ten, also taking eighth place on the 12-year-old ISH Fernhill Fugitive with a score of 63.0, and tenth place on I’m Sew Ready (69.1), giving Dutton an astounding 40 completions at “Rolex Kentucky.”

“The Rolex Kentucky Three-Day event is one of the world’s biggest three-day events, and we are delighted with the performances of the Irish Sport Horses!” said Elaine Hatton, Director of International Marketing for Horse Sport Ireland. “It truly proves how versatile the breed is in a sport that demands talent and bravery at the highest level.”

U.S. rider Matthew Brown and Super Socks BCF, an 11-year-old ISH, took sixth place on a score of 56.8, while countryman Kurt Martin and the 12-year-old ISH Delux Z took ninth place on 68.3 after turning in a double clear round in show jumping. Fellow U.S. rider Lillian Heard took 13th place on LCC Barnaby, an 11-yearold ISH and also 15th place on Share Option, a 15-year-old Irish Thoroughbred cross.

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Peggy Hambly, Equestrian Canada’s New President

by Eleanor Klawer ollowing the stepdown (due to other business commitments) of Jorge Bernhard, Peggy Hambly has taken over the duties of President of Equestrian Canada. Emerging from turbulent times recently, Equestrian Canada has taken many steps to update and meet new governance and corporate expectations, making changes, large and small, all of which directly affect one group or another under the EC umbrella. Ms. Hambly is stepping into a position which is far from a tried and true, wellknown path.

Of Mr. Bernhard, Ms. Hambly has high praise. The previous President was a generous supporter of eventing, allowing the use of his farm for clinics and camps, as well as a very high level executive with all the skills that come with that experience. “He had the ability to cut straight to the issue, and put a lot of energy and time into the job.”

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people she will be helping to govern.

As a 2* Technical Delegate, the duties of which she means to maintain while President, Ms. Hambly is at the showgrounds, interacting with competitors, owners, and supporters on a regular basis. She recently went down to Kentucky to attend the Rolex Cross Country, and cheer for the Canadian riders – it was purely on her own initiative, and not in an official capacity, but she wanted to support them and watch the Canadian talent. She intends to continue that, attending shows in all disciplines when time permits, and being accessible and visible.

As President, Ms. Hambly’s job is to lead the board, thinking of the Federation while ensuring initiatives and priorities are being dealt with appropriately. She sees her job to be supportive, and to keep “her finger on the pulse” and while “not a highly-trained executive, I come with an abundance of common sense.” She has been on many EC committees in the past, including Ethics and Eventing, and is very familiar with

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Peggy Hambly continued from page 17 the history and past practices of EC, with her 30 years or more of volunteering and stepping up. Recently, she has been touching base often with Eva Havaris (CEO), Tony Eames (VP) and Jorge Bernhard (Past President), and has found everyone very supportive of the others. She feels she has a very strong board, with strong support, highly energized and positive. While quarterly meetings are mandated, the reality for the last year has been more like monthly meetings on the part of the board.

Accessibility and communication have been identified as priorities, and these will be addressed directly. Despite the challenges that come with having limited staff resources to serve the vast number of EC stakeholders, the need to find operational efficiencies and improve our communications, particularly our response time and service standards across the National Office is being addressed. Ms. Hambly is looking at ways to reduce the call load by utilizing the EC website to provide FAQ’s and direct messages

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“I am very committed not only to Equestrian Canada, but also to the Registered Participants as well. Otherwise I wouldn’t have spent all these years volunteering and being so involved – I am 100% committed, 100% for everybody, and 100% here to support competitors and the Federation and make it better. Our national Federation should and could be “Best in Class”!

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FEINEWS FEI/ANWAR ESQUIVEL

Host cities for 15 major equestrian events over the next four years have been announced by the FEI. At last year’s Final in Guadalajara (MEX), José Maria Quintana Melgoza (15) won the opening round with 11-year-old mare Scully.

FEI CHAMPIONS YOUTH EVENTS AS HOST CITIES NAMED FOR NEXT FOUR YEARS

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he FEI Bureau has allocated host cities for 15 major equestrian events over the next four years. A total of seven Championships and Finals for young Jumping, Dressage and Vaulting athletes will be staged in Asia, South America and Europe. The world’s third most populous city, Beijing (CHN), will lead the way as host of the FEI Children’s International Classics Final in December this year.

“Over the next four years, equestrian fans will see top international equestrian sport played out in some of the world’s biggest cities, and the allocation of the FEI Children’s International Classics Final will do a tremendous amount to promote the sport in China,” FEI President Ingmar De Vos said.

“With 540 days to go to the 2018 Youth Olympic Games in Buenos Aires, maximising opportunities for our young athletes to com-

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pete internationally is key for the growth and development of equestrian sport. Our youth are the future of our sport and we want them to be showcased on a global stage.”

The Longines FEI World Endurance Championships 2020 was allocated to San Rossore (ITA) and will run in early September. World breeding championships for young horses in Dressage and Eventing, run in conjunction with the World Breeding Federation for Sport Horses (WBFSH), were also allocated.

“We have almost 4,500 equestrian events taking place every year across the world in eight disciplines, and we intend to capitalise by engaging our young audiences and our loyal fans through digital media platforms as we continue this growth,” concluded the FEI President.

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FEI/RICHARD JUILLIART Panellists at the FEI Sports Forum session on Eventing risk management. L-R Sam Watson and Diarmuid Byrne, EquiRatings; David O’Connor, Chair FEI Risk Management Working Group and Giuseppe Della Chiesa, Chair FEI Eventing Committee.

FEI News continued from page 19 EQUINE AND HUMAN ATHLETE WELFARE KEY FOCUS ON DAY TWO OF FEI SPORTS FORUM 2017 The welfare of equines and human athletes was top of the agenda on day two of the FEI Sports Forum 2017. Scientific data on Eventing risk management, Endurance risk factors and bone fatigue was presented to more than 330 delegates gathered at the International Institute for Management Development in Lausanne (SUI).

The FEI has invested in substantial scientific research to evaluate risk factors and risk management and the sixth edition of the Sports Forum provided the platform for evidence-based data to be presented to the equestrian community.

Sydney 2000 Olympic champion David O’Connor (USA), Chair of the FEI Eventing Risk Management Steering Group, shared moderation of the afternoon session on Eventing Risk Management with Giuseppe Della Chiesa (ITA), chair of the FEI Eventing Committee.

Co-founders of equestrian data science company EquiRatings, Diarmuid Byrne and Sam Watson, who signed a four-year partnership with the FEI earlier this month to work on risk management initiatives for Eventing, presented the rationale behind the EquiRatings Quality Index (ERQI) and its scope, with analysis of athlete and horse performance history one of the key elements in risk reduction in Eventing.

“Past performance helps us predict and plan future performance,” EquiRatings Managing Director Diarmuid Byrne said.

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Presentations in the following session on Endurance risk factors and bone fatigue were well received by delegates, who were impressed by the detailed analysis of data. All three of the panellists — Dr Tim Parkin and Dr Euan Bennet from the University of Glasgow, who are conducting the FEI’s Global Endurance Injuries Study, and Professor Chris Whitton from the University of Melbourne, were clear on the fact that speed and non-compliance with mandatory rest periods are the key risk factors.

Dr Euan Bennett stated that an increase of seven days on the mandatory rest periods established in 2014 could potentially prevent 10% of the failed-to-qualify statistics.

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How To Choose A Saddle

This being spring and people getting ready for show season, I thought it would be worth repeating some key points I have previously touched on. In essence you may use the “9 points of saddle fit as a guide”, but here are a few extra pointers.

By Jochen Schleese, CMS, CSFT, CSE

The equine ergonomist measure the rider, checks the saddle flap’s length and angle, the stirrup bar position and the length of the stirrup leathers.

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t is important to work closely with veterinarians and physiotherapists and other equine professionals to constantly ensure the most optimal combination of horse, rider and saddle, taking everything into consideration.

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The proper way to measure the seat size of an English saddle is diagonally from either saddle nail, on the side of the pommel, to the centre of the cantle. Adult seat sizes vary from 16" to 19" but these are variable, as the position of these

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Checking the three dimensional shape of the horse’s back with the Arc Device.

nails can be somewhat arbitrary. Half an inch can make a difference. Different makes of the same size can also feel differently. Flap size and position must also be considered for the rider.

Saddle trees vary in width at the twist (where the tree is between the upper inner thighs), the deepest point, and in the amount of seat foam or padding. There are “fads” and popular riders which influence choices in forward or rear seat, deepest points, etc. When you find a model comfortable for you, check to see how it fits on your horse’s back. The saddle must feel comfortable and fit you correctly first — if not — your discomfort will translate, no matter how well the saddle fits the horse! Saddle size must work for the rider, but also for the length of the horse’s back.

The panels may be adjusted to accommodate the horse’s saddle support area to ensure that the panels do not hit any reflex points which could result in bucking or pain. The panels should not go past the 18th thoracic vertebrae.

The saddle should be placed on the horse’s back at the withers and then pushed back (smoothing down the hairs). The tree points should be directly behind the shoulder blades.

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When viewed from behind it is easy to see if the saddle is straight. Between the withers and the pommel there should be two to three fingers clearance all around. The gullet channel should be wide enough in order not to interfere with the spinal processes or the dorsal ligament system of the horse’s back. Ensure the saddle doesn’t rock or bridge.

Proper stuffing does not always mean more stuffing. With a properly fitting saddle you should only need a thin, quilted cotton pad with wither relief — to protect the leather, nothing more!

Most new saddles are filled fairly loosely with a wool/synthetic mix, which takes about six months of regular riding to settle onto the shape of the horse’s back. Time for the first re-stuffing, with check-ups ideally every year and perhaps bi-yearly if competing at a high level. Foam and felt panels generally cannot be refitted — they either fit or they don’t. What fits while the horse is standing still may not work once he starts moving.

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The Challenges of Mustangs Part Three Story + Photos by Lexi Langset

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could not be any more proud of my mustang, Verona.

It is hard to believe that just over 100 days ago, she was a wild horse in a corral, never having been touched by a human before. Verona is a five year old, former three strike BLM mare from the Murderers Creek wild horse territory in Oregon.

She is around 14.2 hh and one of the most intelligent horses I have ever had the pleasure to work with.

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horse who learns so quickly. After having such a rough start of life, Verona still manages to find happiness everyday and to put her whole heart into everything she does.

Verona is loved by everyone she meets and adores attention. She has proven to me, and many others, that mustangs are capable of such amazing things, and that they all deserve to be known as more than just a number, they deserve to have a name, a home, and someone to love them. This has been such a life changing experience for myself, but especially this horse.

On March 22, 2017, my family brought Verona back to Oregon to the Northwest Horse Fair

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and Expo to compete in the 2017 Teens and Oregon Mustangs Training Challenge, the organization which gave me the opportunity to work with Verona for the last 100 days.

Just a little less than a month before the final challenge, we were having doubts that Verona would be able to hold herself together during the Expo, and we definitely did not believe that she would be able to be ridden in the competition, but even with only 15 rides on her before the competition, she went above and beyond our expectations that weekend.

Not only did Verona handle all the horses, noises, and sights of the Fair like a pro, but we even ended up winning 3rd place overall in our division!

The first day of the fair, we competed in showmanship. Something that Verona has always enjoyed practicing. It just so happened that Verona and I were second to last of 39 in the order of the horses to go. We stood waiting for our turn for just under two hours. I was just amazed at how content this mare was during that whole time. Even when all the other horses had left her, and we were alone waiting for our turn. Verona did great and we placed 3rd in showmanship.

We also were judged based on the body condition of the mustang. We ended up making it into the final round of the body conditioning showdown, and again we won 3rd in our decision.

The final challenge was a trail class, followed by a “freestyle” ride, containing of a walk, trot, and canter both directions, stop, back, and pivot.

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completing all of the listed maneuvers and we even got a flying lead change in!

It was definitely an emotional weekend for me, as I have been through so much with Verona, and she made me so proud. Overall, I am just so so glad that I was able to give her a chance to prove herself. Although she did not sell for nearly as much as I had hoped, and how much I believe she is worth, she did get a great home and that makes me the happiest ever.

I am so honoured to be the first Canadian to take part in this competition, and I am so very thankful to everyone who made this possible, and also to Verona, for testing me and keeping me on my toes every step of the way. I already, and always will, miss her.

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s n o i s s e r p Im

from the West Coast Dressage Convention with Carl Hester

Story and Photos by Cara Grimshaw

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rriving at The Del Mar Arena to Scott Hayes doing a sound check, the vendors placing items on hangers, staff scurrying with mini bottles of bubbly and straightening out table cloths, you could feel the excitement on the Pacific Ocean breeze.

The venue, in true SH Productions style, was decorated with 12,326 yards of black fabric and six huge eight-foot posters of Carl Hester. “We need to open the gates, the crowds are getting antsy or overexcited, I can’t tell which’, I overheard. At 8:00 am, the gates opened and slowly the tables filled with eager spectators, with many recognizable attendees hailing from Langley, BC.

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I had photographed Carl at Omaha the week prior, where he placed 3rd in the FEI World Cup Finals, so being invited to photograph my childhood idol in a more relaxed setting was an honour. No mixed media zones fighting for interviews, no champagne dripping from riding helmets, no TV cameras battling for access.

Ahead of us were two days of learning and inspiration and some of Southern California’s top dressage riders and horses of all ages. “Everyone, please take your seats,” boomed through the arena.

Scott suddenly appeared proudly in the middle of the freshly harrowed ring and the arena

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The Del Mar Arena.

went quiet. With opening statements by Scott complete, a selection of partner and sponsor videos were shown on the large purpose-installed Jumbotron. Carl entered the arena in his usual relaxed manner and despite admitting to being nervous, no one believed him. Hester is a natural with large crowds and wasn’t afraid to remind spectators not to film the riders during their sessions, “they are here to learn, like you, and not to be judged later with videos online.”

Each session was 45 minutes long, with the first five minutes giving the combinations the chance to forget about their nerves and get used to the large number of people watching. Very quickly Carl had the horses relaxing yet aware of themselves. Naturally the riders followed suit.

Focusing on previously discussed items to work on, Hester took the time with each rider and horse to make sure their session goals were met. The spectators took notes with the occasional nod or a distant stare as they had an “aha”

A pair in the Young Horse Symposium.

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Carl at work.

MARCIE DOIRON DOYLE

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(L-R) Laura Klemm, Carl, Rachel MacDonald, and Sophie O’Bray.

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moment over something Carl had said. The moment the long rein was given by the rider’s hands, you could almost hear the entire arena take a deep recovering breath as if to match the horse’s top line stretch. At the end of day one, there was a live DJ and free bubbly for all to enjoy while doing some more shopping. Carl worked as hard as the horses, never seeming to tire or lose the crowd’s interest.

Day two came and went as quickly as the first.

Carl spent a good hour meeting his fans at the end of the day. Everything went smoothly (or so it seemed), thanks to the SH Productions dream team and their attention to detail. The leftover bottles of bubbly were quickly opened in toasts to the team as vendors packed up and the venue staff scurried to clear the ring.

Here’s to the next event, and to miles of black fabric and hundreds of zip ties!

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DISCIPLINEREPORTS What’s Happening in all the Disciplines

FEI/CHRISTOPHE TANIERE

FEI President Ingmar de Vos (front) with Team Germany (left to right) - Mario Stevens, Holger Wulschner, Otto Becker (Team Germany Chef d’Equipe), Andre Thieme and Maurice Tebbel in Lummen, Belgium.

TEAM GERMANY WINS THRILLING FEI NATIONS CUP OPENER IN LUMMEN

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ndre Thieme (42) snatched victory for Team Germany in a thrilling three-way jumpoff at the opening qualifier of the FEI Nations Cup Jumping 2017 Europe Division 1 at Lummen (BEL). The 2016 FEI Nations Cup Jumping champions were level with both France and host nation Belgium on just four faults after the first two rounds, and one rider from each side went into a third-round race against the clock.

Belgium’s Pieter de Vos (31) was first to take on the jump-off track, but left the door wide open when a misunderstanding saw his Olympic ride, Dream of India Greenfield, stop at the first element of the double. Thieme made no mistake when next to go, scorching home in 39.75 seconds to really put it up to Rio Olympic French team gold medallist Penelope Leprevost (36) who was last into the arena.

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Despite a tremendous clear round from her feisty 12-year-old mare Ratina d’La Rousserie, she was just over a second slower when breaking the beam putting Team France into the runner-up spot.

There were five teams chasing qualifying points for the FEI Nations Cup Jumping 2017 Final and Germany took the maximum 100 points ahead of France (90) and fourth-placed Italy (70). German Chef d’Equipe, Otto Becker, was delighted with his four-man crew that also included Maurice Tebbel (23) riding Chacco’s Son, Holger Wulschner (53) with BSC Skipper and Mario Stevens (34) partnering with Baloubet — “they were brilliant!” he said.

FEI President Ingmar de Vos said: “This was a great first qualifier for Division 1, and it shows

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SUSAN J. STICKLE Ashley Holzer and Havanna 145

Megan Lane and D’Or

again how wonderful the concept of Nations Cup Jumping is! Having a jump-off between three nations was so exciting — it shows how passionate the riders are to defend their country, and their nation’s pride!!”

Grand Prix Freestyle presented by Adequan at the Tryon Spring Dressage I CDI 3* hosted at Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC). Holzer and Havanna 145 scored a 73.735% for the win, while Megan Lane (CAN) and San D’Or rode to second place, receiving a 72.660%. P.J. Rizvi (USA) and Breaking Dawn rounded out the top three finishers earning a 71.650%. Competition concluded with the final day of international and national dressage at the venue, featuring the FEI Intermediaire I Freestyle presented by Adequan.

Holzer, who is representing the United States for the first time internationally after representing Canada at the highest levels of competition for majority of her career, guided the mare to an impressive win in the George H. Morris Arena.

In their Large Tour debut, the pair picked up a

SHOW JUMPING RESULTS TEAM RESULT - LUMMEN: 1. Team Germany (0 faults) - jump-off round won in 39.75 seconds; 2. Team France (0 faults) - jump-off round won in 40.47 seconds; 3.

Team Belgium (4 faults) - jump-off round won in 51.76 seconds. FEI NATIONS CUP JUMPING NORTH AMERICA IN COAPEXPAN RESULTS Result: 1, Team Mexico 1 - 16 faults; 2, Team USA - 17 faults; 3, Team Canada - 34 faults; 4, Team Mexico 2 - 37 faults. FEI NATIONS CUP JUMPING NORTH AMERICA IN COAPEXPAN RESULTS Result: 1, Italy 3 faults; 2, Belgium 4 faults; 3, Great Britain 14 faults; 4, Czech Republic 15 faults; 5, Hungary 19 faults; 6, Denmark 20 faults; 7, Austria 22 faults; 8, Germany 25 faults.

DRESSAGE REPORT ASHLEY HOLZER & HAVANNA 145 CAPTURE FEI GRAND PRIX FREESTYLE CDI 3* Ashley Holzer (USA) and Havanna 145 rode to their first major international win in the FEI

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“This was the choreography that we used with Dressed In Black, so I know the pattern really well. I changed a few things for her and did change a bit of the music to suit her better,” explained Holzer. “I’m very aware of the music and I think the difficult part of the freestyle is the positioning of each movement. You have to have the movements exactly where the music is going to be and I thought that it would be a good introductory routine for us.”

The 2007 Hanoverian mare (Hochadel x Rodgau) owned by Diane Fellows, is a new mount for Holzer, as she only arrived in the United States in December 2016. Working on strength and conditioning throughout the winter season, as well as getting to know Havanna 145’s personality, Holzer feels that the mare is something incredibly special for the future.

While Havanna 145 had only shown in the Small Tour in Europe before her purchase, Holzer felt confident the mare had the talent and drive necessary to move to Large Tour quickly.

Holzer elaborated, “This is our first CDI together and really only one of the first few shows that we’ve done. Her personality is amazing. She just is one of those horses that only gets better every single day. Every time you see her it’s just better.”

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petition has been emotional, but overall a very positive experience. Noting that Canada and her memories competing as a Canadian will always be held close to her heart, beginning a new chapter in her competition career is an exciting venture and ultimately the right choice.

“I am thrilled. I feel so embraced by the Americans and this program. I’m cantering around and they’re cheering for me. It’s thrilling for the owners of my horses who now get to see them competing under their own national flag.

This country has been amazing to me. I’ve been here for more than 25 years and I feel American,” Holzer said. “Jumping across that threshold was terrifying, but for me personally, I’m thrilled to be competing as an American. It was the right choice that came at the right time.”

Arlene “Tuny” Page (USA) and Dr. House 2, a 2005 Oldenburg gelding (Don Schufro x Krack C) owned by Page, secured the win in the FEI Grand Prix Special CDI 3* presented by Adequan with a final score of 68.336%. Ashley Holzer (USA) and Sir Caramello finished in second place on a 66.784%, while Belinda Trussell (CAN) and Tattoo 15 collected third place honors after finishing with a 65.804%.

DRESSAGE RESULTS FEI GRAND PRIX FREESTYLE CDI 3* PRESENTED BY ADEQUAN RESULTS 1. Ashley Holzer (USA), Havanna 145, 2007 Hanoverian mare by Hochadel x Riviera x Rodgau, owned by Diane Fellows: 74.575%, 72.125%, 72.375%, 72.500%, 77.100%, 73.735%; 2. Megan Lane (CAN), San D’Or, 2006 Westphalian gelding by Sandro Hit x Pavarottie W x Cocktail, owned by Deer Ridge Equestrian: 69.125%, 73.750%, 71.750%, 73.125%, 75.550%, 72.660%; 3. P.J. Rizvi (USA), Breaking Dawn, 2001 Dutch Warmblood gelding by Akribori x Eveline x L. Ronald, owned by P.J. Rizvi: 69.875%, 71.625%, 70.125%, 72.625%, 74.000%, 71.650%; 4. Katie Poag (USA), Zonnekoning, 2004 Dutch Warmblood stallion by Florett As x Maraba, owned by Katie Poag: 69.125%, 72.375%, 69.500%, 71.375%, 72.125%, 70.900%; 5. Arlene “Tuny” Page (USA), Woodstock, 2003 Dutch Warmblood gelding by Havel x Mirania x Contango, owned by Arlene Page: 69.125%, 69.000%, 71.750%, 67.000%, 70.425%, 69.460%; 6. Karen Lipp (USA), Whitney, 2005 Hanoverian mare by White Star x Hauptstutbuch Grace x Grand Cru, owned by Kathleen Oldford: 68.750%, 69.875%, 70.500%, 66.000%, 68.950%, 68.815%; 7. Ariana Chia (CAN), Teo, 1999 Dutch Warmblood gelding by Democrat x Helga x Uniform, owned by Ariana Chia: 64.875%, 63.625%, 63.125%, 62.625%, 64.425%, 63.735%. FEI GRAND PRIX SPECIAL CDI 3* PRESENTED BY ADEQUAN RESULTS 1. Arlene “Tuny” Page (USA), Dr. House 2, 2005 Oldenburg gelding by Don Schufro x Rinerfa JS x Krack C, owned by Arlene Page: 70.000%, 68.137%, 66.275%, 66.969%, 70.302%, 68.336%; 2. Ashley Holzer (USA), Sir Caramello, 2007 Oldenburg stallion by Sir Donnerhall x Katharina x Feiner Stern, owned by Peacock Ridge Farm: 70.000%, 68.137%, 66.275%, 66.969%, 70.302%, 68.336%; 3. Belinda Trussell (CAN), Tattoo 15, 2003 Westphalian gelding by Tuareg x Renaissance x Ramiro’s Son, owned

by Belinda Trussell: 65.294%, 65.000%, 66.471%, 66.961%, 65.294%, 65.804%; 4. Stacy Parvey-Larsson (USA), Benidetto, 2004 Hanoverian stallion by Belissimo M x Crispy Sweet x Cordob, owned by Stacy Parvey-Larsson: 64.608%, 63.137%, 62.157%, 62.941%, 63.431%, 63.255%; 5. Pamela Aide (USA), Bon De Niro P, 2006 Dutch Warmblood gelding by Son De Niro x Vasti x Ferro, owned by Pamela Aide: 63.431%, 62.941%, 61.863%, 62.255%, 62.059%, 62.510%.

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EVENTING REPORT MICHAEL JUNG (GER) MAKES IT THREE IN A ROW AT KENTUCKY Germany’s Michael Jung smashed yet another record when winning the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event for the third year running on the 12-year-old FischerRocana, a mare that may not have the biggest movement but certainly has the biggest heart.

Jung did have a jumping fence down, but his supremacy in the dressage and cross-country meant he could afford it and is second in the FEI Classics after three out of six legs behind the superbly talented Frenchman Maxime Livio (FRA), who finished runner-up at Kentucky on Qalao Des Mers with a clear jumping round.

“She is a really wonderful horse, a top fighting girl,” said Jung of “Roxy”. “She jumped wonderfully and was only a bit spooky at the white fence. I really like Kentucky — and not just because I win here! — but because I feel very welcome. You can train the horse for every phase and it’s why I like it and why I come back.”

With one FEI Classics win each, and a second place each, Livio and Jung both have their sights firmly on the 2016/17 series title. However only Jung is competing at Badminton next weekend, fourth leg of the series, which could be his opportunity to step up to top the leaderboard.

Both Livio and Zara Tindall, the only British athlete in the field, finished on their dressage scores. Tindall was ecstatic with her third place after a beautiful clear round on High Kingdom and it must have laid the ghost of the disappoint-

Michael Jung (GER) and FischerRocana FST win at Kentucky, third leg of the FEI Classics, for the third consecutive year.

ment two years when she had to withdraw before dressage when the horse suffered a freak injury.

Matthew Brown (USA) slipped from fourth to sixth after hitting the very first rail with BCF Super Socks, so it was the super-consistent Phillip Dutton (USA), who has now completed Kentucky an amazing 40 times, who captured yet another national title as highest placed USA rider, as he moved up to fourth with a clear round on the 18-year-old Mr Medicott, a horse having his last four-star run after an illustrious career. Hannah Sue Burnett (USA) was fifth on Under Suspection.

The Kentucky three-peat was Jung’s 10th four-star win — William Fox-Pitt holds the record with 14 — and the German Olympic champion, who is only 34, looks to be catching up with the Briton. Just hours after his triumph on American soil Jung was catching a flight to England en route to defending his title at Badminton next weekend.

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Hale Bob hit the same fence and Klimke’s problems were compounded with a refusal at the treble, which dropped her to ninth.

New Zealanders Tim Price (Xavier Faer) and Sir Mark Todd with both his horses, NZB Campino and Leonidas ll, capitalized on clear jumping rounds and moved up to third, fourth and sixth.

Six time Olympian Andrew Nicholson (NZL) finally wins the coveted Badminton trophy, with Nereo, fourth leg of the FEI Classics T, after a record 37 completions.

There was a new British name in fifth place, 31-year-old Rosalind Canter, who had a superb Badminton debut on Allstar B. Gemma Tattersall (GBR) was delighted to jump clear for sixth place on Arctic Soul and Kristina Cook was at her vintage best in 10th place on Billy the Red.

ANDREW NICHOLSON (NZL) FINALLY LIFTS BADMINTON TROPHY, AFTER A RECORD 37 FINISHES Fellow competitors erupted in spontaneous cheering as the brilliant New Zealand horseman Andrew Nicholson, 55, at last won the Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials, fourth leg of the FEI Classics after a record 37 attempts over 33 years.

“Of course I knew I would win Badminton one day — I just didn’t know when!” said Nicholson.

It was a jumping finale full of surprises as Nicholson, third after cross-country, pulled off a stunning clear round on the 17-year-old Nereo to leave the two German Olympians ahead of him — Michael Jung and overnight leader Ingrid Klimke — no room for manoeuvre.

Jung’s La Biosthetique Sam, also a veteran 17-year-old, hit the back rail of the sixth fence, so the defending champion had to settle for the runner-up spot, but he now leads the FEI Classics series leaderboard. Then, to gasps from the fascinated crowd, Ingrid Klimke and Horseware

Completing the international flavour was Japanese rider Yoshiaki Oiwa, whose long-term aim of the Tokyo Olympics in 2020 will have been enhanced by eighth place on The Duke of Cavan.

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Nicholson first rode at Badminton in 1984; he has since completed more times than any other rider, and has finished second, on Lord Killinghurst in 2004, and third, on Libby Sellar’s Spanish-bred chestnut gelding Nereo in 2013. He was in the lead on Nereo in 2015, but it all went wrong in the final phase.

His win is even more of a fairy tale considering he broke his neck in a fall 18 months ago — the prospect of competing Avebury, his threetime Burghley winner, and Nereo was, he says, a strong motivation during his recovery.

EVENTING RESULTS ROLEX KENTUCKY THREE-DAY EVENT RESULTS 1. Michael Jung/FischerRocana FST (GER) 37.1 + 1.6 + 4 = 42.7; 2. Maxime Livio/Qalao Des Mers (FRA) 44.6 + 0 + 0 = 44.6; 3. Zara Tindall/High Kingdom (GBR) 44.6 + 0 + 0 = 46.6. FEI CLASSICS SERIES LEADERBOARD, AFTER FOUR OF SIX EVENTS: 1. Michael Jung GER 39; 2. Maxime Livio FRA 27; 3. Andrew Nicholson NZL 15; 4. Hazel Shannon AUS 15; 5.

Wilhelm Enzinger AUS 12; 6. Tim Price NZL 10; 7. Zara Tindall GBR 10; 8. Andrew Cooper AUS 10; 9. Sir Mark Todd NZL 8; 10. Phillip Dutton USA 8. MITSUBISHI MOTORS BADMINTON HORSE TRIALS FINAL RESULTS 1. Andrew Nicholson/ Nereo (NZL) 38.0 + = 2.4 + 0 = 40.4; 2. Michael Jung/La Biosthetique Sam (GER) 40.0 + 0 + 4 = 44.0; 3 Tim Price/Xavier Faer (NZL) 48.2 + 0 + 1 = 49.2.

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BCLM Regional Tetrathalon Event a huge success!

The BC Lower Mainland Pony Club is an equine focused organization for youth that offers a wide variety of riding opportunities for its membership to participate and compete in, showcasing the different disciplines of English riding: show jumping, dressage, rally, and PPG are often the first to come to mind. One very unique discipline that was little known until recently in our region is Tetrathalon. As the name indicates (“Tetra” means “four”), this discipline is comprised of four competitive phases, each a test of a competitor’s athletic abilities in several different areas. Thanks to the tireless efforts of Pam Piddocke and Joanne Weetman, this remarkable discipline is enjoying a successful revival in the BCLM region.

Beginning with riding a cross country or stadium course of fences and obstacles, then running 2 km individually (staggered starts), followed by a 200m swimming phase, our competitors must then steady themselves for the shooting phase: air pistols are used

on ringed targets, with points being awarded for accuracy in the target zones. Each athlete earns points for each phase, and the accumulated points are added up to declare the winners at the conclusion of the event.

Tetrathalon events are divided into age and gender divisions, and we are excited to announce that this year we had competitors in each age division, all of whom successfully completed all four phases. Several have qualified for National Tetrathalon and will represent the BCLM Region at the Canadian Pony Club National Tetrathalon event being held August 9-13 in Guelph, Ontario.

Congratulations to our 2017 BCLM Tetrathalon athletes! Senior women: Stephanie Struys (Mt. Cheam), Junior men: William Jack (Alouette), Junior women: Hadley Jack (Alouette), Theresa Krasny (BBPC), Novice women: Hennessy Escobar (VPC), and Tadpole: Harrison Jack (Alouette), Nathan McWhir (BLPC), and Claire McWhir (BLPC).

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Once again, Heather Blomgren of Johvale Stables opened her gates for HTBC to host one of our Spring Series clinics in Pritchard, BC. Johvale boasts 200 day paddocks, a huge outdoor arena, two water jumps, and fields upon fields of rolling terrain scattered with X-C fences of all shapes and sizes. The stabling being located just over the hill and a little out of sight of the X-C fields makes Johvale a known place to expect a horse or two to come galloping back to his stable mates without his rider! Thursday evening brought in Tosca Holmes Smith & Mia Poppleton (in red jackets) with riders: Taylor Drake on Maddy Jade, and Olivia over 80 riders from BC and beyond to join the fun. The cold Glover on Life of Reilley. wind and snow line along the mountain made everyone wonder once again if spring would ever arrive. Luckily, Friday brought sunshine and immediate smiles. There is nothing better than good food at a horse event. A HUGE thanks to Eats Amore, for their delicious organic homemade local menu. Young Riders gathered together for pizza on Friday night and talked about the website, upcoming events, and Grooms applications for NAJYRC 2017 at Rebecca Farms in Montana. Everyone was welcome to listen to our own Dana Cook, who went through the BCYR program herself and now lives in the eastern US riding & competing at the upper levels. She talked about the triumphs and struggles of a rider coming back from a serious injury. It was wonderful to have Dana back in BC coaching.

A comical visual of the of the Do’s and Don’ts of a properly turned out X-C horse and rider from Sara Sellmer, Sarah Bradley and Sarah’s son Bradley left everyone wanting more.

This spring clinic hosted 7 fabulous instructors. As an auditor, I always feel each instructor can give every horse and rider a piece of information that can become invaluable.

“When coming toward a fence, help the hind legs leave the ground” — Sandra Donnelly “Forward and back needs to be done in balance, maintaining your connection, rhythm and impulsion.” — Leahona Rowland “There are more downs than ups in this sport and a ton of work. If you love it and want it, you can achieve great things” — Dana Cook “In x-country especially, once you make a decision you need to stick to it through to the end” — Maeve Drew A HUGE THANK YOU to everyone who helped make this clinic a success. Organizers, volunteers, coaches, participants and spectators are all important pieces of this family we call eventers. See you at the next one!!! — Submitted by TJ Drake

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Cadora BC: The End of An Era

by Sheila Skene hen the organization of dressage in Canada was new, Cadora represented dressage with its countrywide provincial associations, supported by numerous clubs in each province.

Most dressage competitions were organized by Cadora members locally, provincially and nationally. When, in 1992, Sport Canada required that all disciplines come under the then Equine Canada umbrella, Dressage Canada was formed. Since then, many Cadora clubs have disbanded, larger competitions are mostly professionally managed and, more importantly, in order to compete in EC competitions, competitors must be members of EC, Dressage Canada, and their provincial organization, but don’t have to be a member of a local Cadora group unless they choose to do so.

Up until recent years, Cadora BC was the dressage affiliate to Horse Council BC but it became apparent that the declining Cadora membership no longer represented the whole of BC. For this reason in 2014, Cadora BC relinquished its Horse Council BC dressage affiliate status in favour of Dressage BC. Since that time, the process of winding up the association has progressed to the point that in February 2017, the remaining funds held were distributed.

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Since becoming an association in 1979, Cadora BC has been a grassroots organization supporting and encouraging the sport of dressage in BC. It has now run its course and it is the end of an era here in BC. Nationally, Cadora Inc remains active offering awards, programs, an annual Omnibus test book and for the past eleven years, regular annual clinics with Stephen Clarke, the FEI Judge General. The next clinics will be held on October 14–15, 2017, in Quebec and October 21–22, 2017, at Fairlawn Equestrian Centre in Brentwood Bay BC.

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