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Features 10 love of the horse: timeless
5 tidBits Learning Bits
by Carolyn Willekes
18 industry news ariat International
31 Clipping Contest winners!
Sponsors Week Five at the 2015 Winter Equestrian Festival
32 Buying the Farm: a real estate Feature
21 Fei news FEI Endurance Forum In
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42 Behind Barn doors by Jessica Lefroy
24 Clinic review hcBc Symposium
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26 Clinic review William Fox-Pitt clinic 29 discipline reports Petersen and
Mariett Take another Win home at aGDF 5 FEI Grand Prix cDI 5*
49 tack ‘n’ tales ariat’s V Sport Tall Zip Boot
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“We’ve got it all wrong, she’s getting younger and younger and I’m just getting older and older, that’s how I think it really is,” joked Lars Petersen (DEN) of his 17 year old mare after winning the first class of the FEI Grand Prix CDI 5* in Wellington. See page 29.
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LEARNING BITS There is a lot going on in the horse world these days! I usually try to find some kind of theme each month, and this one is very definitely education — from learning about buying equestrian property, to absorbing as much as possible from the fabulous clinicians we have had in British Columbia this last month. I had a wonderful coach when I was young, an ex-cavalry officer that epitomized the true horseman. He always said (in a very strong Hungarian accent) “You never stop learning from the horse. If you think you know it all, you should hang up your boots!” lessons learned It was a busy month for clinics, and an extremely exciting one. Horse Council of BC held their annual Dressage symposium at the Thunderbird Show Park, featuring Dr. Gerd Heuschmann and Ellen Bontje. It was busy and informative weekend, with many people taking advantage of having Jochen Schleese, the Saddle Specialist, here for the weekend. These three people were an amazing pool of knowledge, all for the benefit of the horse (See page 24). In conversation with both Gerd and Ellen, I was told they were impressed with the quality of www.gaitpost.com
horses and riders they saw on the weekend. Gerd didn’t know what to expect, being here for the first time, and was “pleasantly surprised” by the level of Dressage he saw, especially since it was a relatively small pocket of Dressage out here on the left coast of Canada. Jochen Schleese said essentially the same thing, and had the interesting theory that our average quality is so high because we have to work harder to prove ourselves and justify having to travel so far to compete with the rest of the world… Certainly some of the results coming out of California and Florida are backing
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Tidbits continued from page 5 up that idea. At the symposium, Horse Council also gave out some of their awards, including Rochelle Kilberg receiving the Coach of the Year award from Noni Hartvikson of Dressage BC and Noel Asmar, who was a very generous and supportive sponsor of the program. Rochelle rode her lovely new stallion, Samba Hit V, who stole the show with his lovely gaits and great behaviour, considering he arrived to Canada barely a week prior to the symposium. Rochelle was also the coach of the Junior Athlete of the Year, Courtney Palleson, who received her award at Thunderbird as well. Knowledge is Power Scott Hayes Productions put on possibly the best event clinic seen in the Lower Mainland, with Great Britain’s William Fox-Pitt holding court in the ring for three days. It was refreshing to hear another top clinician consistently advocating making the ride pleasurable for the horse. BC has produced a significant number of team members in the Eventing world, especially considering the size of our community, and clinics like this are exactly what we need to keep that up (See page 26). Learn From the Past, Improve the Future… The Communities for Veterans Foundation is organizing a Ride Across Canada to help veterans join with their communities. Veteran Paul Nichols and his wife Terry are performing their own “call of duty”, an eight month journey to raise awareness for the changing faces of Canadiwww.gaitpost.com
an veterans. The 200+ day journey leaves Victoria on April 11th, 2015. Over 700 Canadian veterans will ride with him through their communities to raise awareness and fundraise, and they are asking veterans and serving members to join the ride. Terry is a therapeutic riding instructor, and will give veterans and serving members riding lessons to help them join the ride. Please keep an eye out for the Ride in your community, and support them in any way you can. Please go to www. communitiesforveterans.com for more info. Lead By Example On Friday, January 16, the 12th Annual JustWorld International Gala was held at the beautiful Belle Herbe Farm in Wellington, Florida JustWorld founder and volunteering executive director, Jessica Newman addressed the group and presented the second annual “Leg Up Awards” to outstanding JustWorld Ambassadors, volunteers and partners who demonstrate exemplary efforts in giving children in impoverished communities a “leg up” to a brighter future. On hand to accept an award for their fundraising efforts were Kim and Madison McDougall of Langley, B.C. The award was also accepted on behalf of Thunderbird Show Park, recognizing their commitment and support of JustWorld International. Thunderbird adopted the “PIO Rice for Families” project in Cambodia which affects over eight hundred children. In the four years that Thunderbird Show Park has been partnered with JustWorld, they have consistently come out on top as the leading “JustWorld Sup-
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Tidbits continued from page 7 porting Horse Show� every year, exceeding their set goals and expectations. Way to go, Kim, Madison, and Thunderbird! The beauty of our sport is that we can enjoy it for most of our lives. There is always something new to do with a horse, and always another horse to teach you something new. Keeping an open mind about other disciplines and approaches is keeping your mind open to learning opportunities, something which keeps us young, more fit, and happy on our horses longer.
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Horses in History – a Series by Carolyn Willekes, PH.D. in ancient history/archaeology
Love of the Horse:
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Assyrian68 - Horses being groomed and fed at the end of a day’s march. Assyrian, 7th century BCE. British museum.
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hese days (at least in the western world) the horse has become a rather pampered animal. After all, we no longer need him to provide essential day-to-day services for us. As a result of the mechanization of transportation, farming and warfare the horse ceased to be a necessity for survival: basically, the mechanization of industry made the horse obsolete. This could have been the death knell for Equus caballus, but instead something very different happened — the horse remained resilient and re-invented himself. No longer a ‘practical’ tool, he became an athlete, companion and pet.1 Horses competing at the top echelons of their sports can be worth millions of dollars and live lives of pampered luxury attended by a retinue of grooms, veterinarians, massage therapists, physiotherapists and chiropractors. Then there is the chubby, backyard pony — part lawnmower, babysitter, therapist and teacher. One might be tempted to assume that the horse1. Notwithstanding the fact that in many parts of the world equids still provide a more practical source of transportation than vehicles. 10
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human relationship — this affectionate, personal bond between equine and human — is a relatively modern development. If we turn to the historical record, however, it becomes clear that this emotional attachment is nothing new. Today the horse is considered to be a luxury item and we work hard to develop a close, personal and emotional bond with our horses. For many of us the idea of riding a horse to war is horrific, and it is all too easy to brand the horsemen of yore — particularly the cavalryman — as someone who viewed the horse simply as a tool of war. This is not, however, necessarily the case. Last month we looked and Xenophon and his training manual The Art of Horsemanship: Xenophon repeatedly emphasizes the importance of a partnership based on trust throughout his book. For Xenophon, proper horsemanship was a result of respect, understanding and even love for the horse. This love of horses was not unique to Xenophon alone — the horse-human bond is something found throughout history. The King of Nubia — Piy/Piankhi (r.741-716 BCE), who later became the ruler of Egypt, re-
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ALL pHotoS: C.WiLLEKES An Amazon and her fallen horse, details from a 3rd century CE sarcophagus depicting the battle between Achilles and penthesilaia. Vatican museum.
corded his love of horses on the victory monument set up after his conquest of Egypt. The Piankhi Stele records an incident when, after being away on campaign he returned home and immediately went to visit the stables: “His majesty proceeded to the stable of the horses and the quarters of the foals. When he saw that they had suffered hunger, he said: ‘I swear, as Re loves me, and as my nostrils are rejuvenated with life, it is more grievous in my heart that my horses have suffered hunger, than any evil deed that thou has done, in the prosecution of thy desire…’ Piankhi was not the only Near Eastern ruler to express affection for his horses. After the battle of Kadesh (c.1274 BCE), Pharaoh Rameses II r.1279-1213 BCE) paid tribute to his chariot horses for their loyalty to him by including their names on his monumental victory reliefs. In his record of the battle, Rameses notes that his two horses were the only members of his army that did not contemplate abandoning him when the fighting became difficult. In thanks, he states that he will feed the two animals himself every day from then on out. The Amarna letters, records of corwww.gaitpost.com
respondence between the various ruling powers of the Bronze-Age world give further evidence of the importance attached the horses. The formulaic greetings at the beginning of each letter includes a wish that ‘your horses be very well….’ This openly expressed love of horses is also found outside the Near Eastern world, as we have already seen with Xenophon. Alexander the Great (r.334-323) made no attempts to disguise his bond with Bucephalus.2 Bucephalus was offered for sale to Alexander’s father, Philip II of Macedon. After watching the stallion throw several of his best riders/trainers, Philip deemed the horse unrideable and ordered him to be taken away. An adolescent Alexander then piped up and pointed out that Philip could not recognize a good horse when it was standing (or perhaps rearing in this case) right in front of him. Following this insult, the precocious prince walked up to the unruly stallion, mounted and literally rode off into the sunset — Alexander had noticed 2. On a side note- the story of Alexander and Bucephalus served as the inspiration for Walter Farley’s Black Stallion.
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Alexander the Great at the Battle of issus. detail from the Alexander mosaic. 2nd Century BCE. Naples Archaeological museum.
Timeless continued from page 11 that Bucephalus was spooking at his own shadow. The stallion joined Alexander on his conquests and the bond between the two remained throughout Bucephalus’ life. While marching through what is now Afghanistan, Bucephalus was stolen by local bandits. Alexander promptly issued an edict stating he would, well, kill everyone in the country unless they brought back his horse (what can I say? Alexander did not really do things in half measures). The bandits hotfooted Bucephalus back to his irate rider. When Bucephalus died c.326BCE, Alexander founded a city in his memory — Boucephalia. The Romans were just as drawn to horses as everyone else. The Emperor Caligula (r.3741CE) is said to have built his favorite racehorse, Incitatus, a marble stable and ivory manger, purple blankets, jeweled tack and a bevy of servants. According to the historian Dio Cassius, Caligula regularly invited Incitatus to dinner ‘where he would offer him golden barley and drink his health in wine from golden goblets; he swore by the animal’s life and fortune and even promised to appoint him Consul…’ Now Caligula was admittedly pretty crazy, but even the less insane Emperors did not shy away from expressing their feelings for equines. Hadrian reportedly eulogized his favorite hunter, Borys12
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thenes, with a formal burial and a poem/epigram that recounted his boldness and bravery. These stories are all well and good; after all, royalty had the luxury of being able to build a relationship with their horses. But what about the average cavalryman? These men were required to ride horses to war, and this was obviously a risky business in which the safety of both horse and rider was tenuous at best. It is easy to think of these men as callous and unfeeling towards their mounts — after all, how many of us would willingly place our horse(s) at risk? The reality, however, is not what you might expect. As epitomized by Michael Morpugo’s novel War Horse — the bond between a cavalryman and his horse ran Horse and Groom in the Stables. Attic red-figure vase, C490 BCE. metropolitan museum of Art.
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deep. It had to. Just think about it: the horse is a prey animal with a very strong flight instinct and riding a horse into combat asks him to completely override this. The amount of trust required between horse and rider to accomplish this was incredible, and as Xenophon repeatedly points out, this trust cannot be forced. Thus, it should come as no surprise to us that cavalrymen throughout history have been deeply devoted to their horses; after all, they depended on each other to stay alive. The historical record is full of references to this bond. We read of horses and men fighting to save each other and standing by each other while wounds are treated or death approaches (check out chapter five of Lawrence Scanlan’s book Wild about Horses: our Timeless Passion for the Horse to see plenty of examples). The death of a horse in battle was not easily brushed off, and the cavalryman often felt the death of his horse as keenly as that of a fellow soldier. As one particularly poignant Greek epigram relates ‘This tomb Damis built for his steadfast war-horse/ Pierced through the breast by gory Ares.”
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headlinenews Bit by Bit Eric Lamaze Awarded $12,000 in SSG Gloves Bonus Money 2008 Canadian Olympic Champion Eric Lamaze won his fourth straight WEF Challenge Cup, and also received a $3,000 bonus for the fourth consecutive week for wearing SSG ‘Digital’ riding gloves on his way to victory. The SSG Gloves “Go Clean for the Green” promotion runs throughout the duration of the 12-week Winter Equestrian Festival, held January 7 through March 29 in Wellington, FL. Lamaze had won the first two events in the Ruby et Violette WEF Challenge Cup Series riding Rosana du Park, owned by Artisan Farms LLC in partnership with Lamaze’s Torrey Pines Stable. For his next two wins, Lamaze was aboard Fine Lady 5, a 12-year-old Hanoverian mare owned by Artisan Farms LLC. In the fourth event of the series, the $127,000 Ruby et Violette WEF Challenge Cup Round IV, Lamaze faced off against 71 other challengers. Held in a speed format where the fastest clear round wins, Lamaze was in a league of his own; his winning time of 63.08 seconds
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was more than two full seconds faster than that of his closest competition. Of his secret to success, Lamaze said, “This year, I seem to have a plan that’s worked with some very talented horses. When you have a long circuit like this, that’s a little bit the secret; you need to pick the right horse for the right class. It’s all about making the right plan.” Lamaze always plans on wearing his SSG ‘Digital’ riding gloves, which are his personal glove of choice. It’s another choice that has paid off, as Lamaze was once again presented with a bonus of $3,000, bringing his total bonus money won to date to $12,000 in the SSG Gloves “Go Clean for the Green” promotion. “I love that they make me win; they are obviously lucky gloves!” said Lamaze of his SSG ‘Digitals’. “The bonus money adds up, winning $12,000 just in bonus money from the gloves! They are a great quality glove, and great to wear. With the bonus on top of already great prize money, it adds up. $12,000 extra is $12,000 extra. The sponsorship is great, and the riders love it.” A total of $60,000 in bonus money is on offer from SSG Gloves at the 2015 Winter Equestrian Festival.
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Roberta Sheffield to Represent Canada at CPEDI3* Al Shaqab in Doha, Qatar January 26, 2015: Canadian Para-Dressage rider Roberta Sheffield, based in Lincolnshire, ENG, will compete in the invitation-only Al Shaqab CPEDI3* ParaDressage event from March 5-7, 2015, being held in Education City, Doha, QAT. Coming off an excellent performance at the 2014 World Equestrian Games, where Roberta narrowly missed a medal in the Freestyle test, Sheffield and Double Agent, her eight-year-old Anglo European mare sired by Donnersohn, are honoured to represent Canada in this prestigious event. “I am so excited to have been given this amazing opportunity. What a way to start this exciting year,” said Sheffield. “We have been working hard over the winter to prepare for this coming season. I never dreamt it would start off in such a glamorous way. Thank you to the organizing committee for inviting me and making this opportunity possible.” Accompanying the horse and rider team will be Mary Longden, Canadian Para-Equestrian National Team Coach, and Suzy Mainprice, Double Agent’s breeder, as Sheffield’s groom.
C-DAAP to Operate Independently of Equine Canada The Canadian Dressage Athlete Assistance Program (C-DAAP) will operate independently of Equine Canada/ Dressage Canada, effective January 31, 2015. Founded by Deborah Kinzinger Miculinic in 2013, C-DAAP was created to provide funding to Canadian Dressage athletes to off-set training, competitive and educational expenses incurred during their quest for excellence. Since its inception, generous donations have allowed C-DAAP to support Canada’s junior, young rider and high performance riders. In 2014 alone, five Canadian Dressage athletes were awarded High Performance European Training and Competition Grants in the amount of $20,000 each. Having operated under the Equine Canada/Dressage Canada umbrella, C-DAAP will now function as a private fundraising program with the same mandate – to provide financial assistance to Canadian Dressage athletes as they pursue their goals of representing Canada on the world stage. Headline News continued on page 16
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Headline News continued from page 15 The canadian Dressage Athlete Assistance Program (c-DAAP) is a donor-driven program dedicated to supporting and advancing canada’s junior, young rider and high performance riders. The program solicits contributions and will award grants to eligible canadian Dressage riders. c-DAAP’s goal is to provide supplemental funding to canadian Dressage athletes to off-set training, competitive and educational expenses incurred during their quest for excellence, thus creating a bridge to high level national and international competition.
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riders, the horses and the overall show experience. Ariat is honored to continue our partnership and contribute to the growth and vitality of this event. We look forward to what 2015 has in store,” says Susan Alcala, Vice President, Partnership Marketing at Ariat International. Registration for the 2015 Equine Canada Annual Convention Open Equine Canada would like to extend an invitation to the Canadian equestrian community to register for the 2015 Equine Canada Annual Convention, being held March 25-29, 2014 in Gatineau, Quebec. This year’s convention offers a lineup of strategic meetings, plenary sessions with outstanding guest speakers (TBA), and clinics related to many aspects of the Canadian equestrian community. Don’t miss the EC Annual Awards Reception and Gala as well as an exciting Saturday Night Social!
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HORSE COUNCIL BC NEWS HCBC AWARdS horse council Bc’s annual awards serve to honour outstanding achievement within Bc’s equestrian community. These awards acknowledge those who have stood out from the crowd over the past year and who have made a positive impact on the community as a whole. each award recipient was nominated by two or more other horse council Bc members for an award. hcBc is reaching out to the various equestrian communities throughout Bc so that we are able to present each award at a recipient’s club, event, competition, or barn party of their choice, surrounded by their friends and the people that support them. Noel Asmar equestrian is the official sponsor of hcBc’s 2014 Awards. Noel Asmar equestrian has supplied each 2014 hcBc Award winner (human award winner, the jackets weren’t big enough to fit the horses) with Asmar’s coveted hunter Jacket! each jacket is beautifully embroidered to recognize each recipient.
Rochelle Kilberg, 2014 Coach of the year The hcBc coach of the year Award is awarded to an individual who has demonstrated outstanding professionalism, leadership, and mentoring skills in a coaching role overseeing a team or individual at any level in any recognized equestrian discipline during the year. Rochelle exemplifies what it means to be a coach. She inspires her students to achieve greatness in all aspects of life, she leads by example, and she believes that practice does indeed make perfect. Rochelle served as the Zone Rochelle after just receiving her award, riding her new 7 year old stallion with 3 Team head coach for equestrian at the 2014 Bc Summer Games where she HCBC Board member representing dressage BC, Noni Hartvikson and Asmar helped to coach Zone 3 to win gold in overall medal standings. She also was the Equestrian CEo and founder, Noel Asmar. Dressage Team head coach for Team Bc at the 2014 canadian interprovincial equestrian championships and was able to coach one of her students to an individual Silver medal on a leased horse that had never before placed in the top 20. congratulations Rochelle! Well deserved.
Courtney palleson, 2014 junior Athlete of the year The hcBc Junior Athlete of the year Award recognizes outstanding athletic performance by an athlete 17 years of age or younger, competing in a recognized equestrian discipline taking part on a team or as an individual representing Bc at either the provincial, national and/or international level during the year. courtney had an amazing 2014, but success did not come easy. courtney has worked tirelessly to develop and improve her riding skills and has approached each challenge with determination, perseverance, and the vision that failing isn’t an option. her outstanding achievements in 2014 in the discipline of Dressage were: • • • •
Touch of Class Champion BC Heritage Reserve Champion 4 Gold Medals at the BC Summer Games Overall Champion in Dressage and Hack classes at Rising Stars youth Dressage
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Courtney atop her horse Beauty after just having received her award from HCBC Board member and Vp of Coaching dr. Susan thompson.
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each of these amazing achievements (with the exception of the canadian interprovincial equestrian championships) courtney completed with her own horse Beauty. Beauty was a rescued Pmu filly from Alberta and had a difficult start in life. Beauty proved to be courtney’s biggest challenge and also her greatest success. With courtney’s patience, love, perseverance, and belief that Beauty was more than the sum of her parts, this untrusting mare has turned into the success she is today! They are truly an amazing team. congratulations courtney! you had an amazing 2014 and are starting off 2015 with a bang! www.gaitpost.com
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FEI News continued from page 21 In Memoriam: Andreas Hollmann (GER), 19612015 Andreas Hollmann, an FEI Level 3 course designer who learnt his trade with Frank Rothenberger, has died suddenly at the age of 53. He had been working at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour at Oliva in Valencia (ESP) when he collapsed recently. Based close to Dortmund, he successfully completed the apprenticeship to become a pro-
fessional instructor, or Bereiter, in Germany, but health problems meant that he could not continue to work in this area. Andreas Hollmann worked with Frank Rothenberger for more than 15 years, including the FEI World Equestrian Games 2006 at Aachen, the European Jumping Championships 2013 at Herning (DEN), and several FEI World Cup Jumping Finals. He was also the course designer at several CSIs, including at the Olympic Birds’ Nest Stadium in Beijing (CHN) and CSIWs in South Africa. He had been appointed as course designer for this year’s CSIO 5* in Sopot (POL), part of the Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup Europe Division 2 and, for the first time, for the German National Championships, the Bundeschampionat 2015 in Warendorf. He also organized a number of national shows in Germany, together with his sister Gaby. The FEI expresses its sincere condolences to Andreas Hollmann’s family and his many friends, the German Equestrian Federation and the global Jumping community.
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n January 31st and February 1st, the Horse Council BC Dressage Symposium with Olympic silver medallist, Ellen Bontje and author and veterinarian, Dr. Gerd Heuschmann, took place at Thunderbird Show Park. It was an interesting twist on the usual Dressage symposium format, with inclusion of eventers and Hunter/Jumpers, and it proved to be an effective one. Ellen Bontje, a Dutch Olympic rider and trainer, is well-known to many here in BC, as she has been a regular clinician in the Lower Mainland for several years now, as well as participating in the annual symposium. Gerd Heuschmann is new to this area, although also well-known for his books “Tug of War” and “Balancing Act”, both related to training methods and their 24
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physical and mental effects on the horse. Dr. Heuschmann is, in part, responsible for the publicity surrounding rollkur and the subsequent rule changes in the FEI rulebook. Both of these people, I believe, are deeply concerned and considerate of the horse, and what we ask of them, and this was very evident this weekend. On Friday, I brought my horse, Bling to Thunderbird, to ride him in a little before he was in the symposium on Sunday. I have ridden Bling with Ellen in clinics three times now, and she knows him well. She has a soft spot for him, I think, as his grandsire is her Olympic silver medal horse, Silvano. That day, Ellen and Gerd were working with the Hunter riders that were also in the symposium, and during a break, Ellen introduced us to Gerd. There was a lot of gesturing
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and German directed at Bling, and I am choosing to believe it was all good stuff they were saying! My first impression of Gerd was a very good one, as after the initial intro, he walked up to Bling’s face, and touched and talked to him softly. Bling, never known for his manners, was fascinated! He is usually trying to figure out how to remove someone’s hat, or completely disinterested in them, but Gerd was very interesting, apparently, and not as a target. Gerd has a kind way with a horse, and his method of stretching, suppling, and relaxing the horse attests to this. The interesting thing about this symposium was that it showed how the practice and the theory can work together, and showed how classical and competitive Dressage can truly work together in producing a good Dressage horse; however, as Ellen says “There are many roads to Rome”. Bling, apparently, likes to go by a rarely traveled route, (likely a goat track) which, to anyone who knows him, is not really a surprise. Even Gerd admitted at the end of our lesson that “He is a difficult one.” He is unique in my experience, certainly, requiring a whole lot of constant attention, from the stall to the saddle. Dropping the contact completely, to him, was me abandoning our agreement about who was in control. I have worked long and hard for him to consider me as the one in charge, fair but always present. As a result of the long rein, he spent the entire time plotting world domination, and not focussing on the job. I am very pleased with him for not detonating in the ring — it was evidence that he is starting to understand his job in life. So those of you who were watching, do not take the failure of the system to work with Bling to be an indicator that it will not work with your horse. Bling has always been ridden with a stretching-tothe-contact mandate, of which Gerd’s method is somewhat of an extreme, I think. He himself said he was admittedly “an extremist”. Whether it is politics, religion, or Dressage, anything to the extreme, no matter how apt, humane, or useful, is bound to miss with a segment of the population. It doesn’t mean you shouldn’t take and apply the appealing tenets in your life. www.gaitpost.com
I think, as philosophies, Ellen and Gerd’s methods matched very well. It is all about relaxing the horse, relaxing the rider to allow this, and allowing the horse to move freely to the best of his ability. Both presenters were open to the other, and both agreed they learned something from each other. They also agreed to disagree on occasion. In talking to both of them, I felt there was mutual respect underneath the banter, and fundamental to both was admiration and protection of the horse. There was also a distinct alcohol theme to the presentations, with “two-malt trots” and “Bavarian beer-bellies” which helped get the relaxation concept across to those of us who like a little mellow-in-a-bottle occasionally! In the clinic, one horse was painted with the skeleton and major muscle groups, and I felt this could have been built on a little more. The actual “biomechanics” was not discussed much directly, though this could well have been that this format was not conducive to that kind of presentation — more of a lecture situation probably would have made it easier and more educational. The inclusion of hunter riders and event riders was a great idea — good riding is good riding, no matter the goal — and even George Morris agrees that Dressage, a progressive method of training, is necessary to produce a forward, willing, and athletic horse. No one method is ever adequate for each horse and rider combination, and so I hope we continue to draw excellent clinicians like the HCBC Symposium did, for us to continue to broaden our training skills and open our eyes to those other roads to Rome. The autobahn isn’t the only way....
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illiam Fox-Pitt was the first British rider to become Eventing’s World Number One, a distinction he achieved in 2002, 2009, 2010, and again in 2014. His list of achievements is extremely impressive and too exhaustive to list here. To give an idea of this rider’s talent, in 2011 William became the first rider to win a record six Burghley titles (on six different horses) and became one of the first riders to ever win a CCI*, CCI** and CCI*** at the same event on the same day — a feat achieved at Tattersalls, Ireland. William came to British Columbia at the invitation of Scott Hayes Productions and Chelan Kozak, and the clinic was the 26
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culmination of many months of planning and anticipation. Chelan, a multiple Canadian team member, was also a participant in the clinic, and writes this report. Day One: Flatwork and Gymnastics Like most riders who excel at what they do, William Fox-Pitt focused on the basics, both for rider position and the horse’s way of going. The relationship and communication with the horse is key for him. Choose a cheerful horse, ideally; William feels you have got to like your horse to have the best performance. Eventing Dressage is about riding an accurate test with no mistakes first, keeping a steady outline and consistent rhythm. Do that first and then “flash” comes afterwards. Obviously, William has ridden and seen literally thousands of horses, so he was able to instantly peg each horse’s individual personalities and characteristics. He found the ‘one thing’ that each rider needed to ‘fix’ before moving to the next thing. Because of his vast experience, he was able to quickly figure out each individual element that needed attention for the combinations. His manner with the horses and riders was calm and relaxed, and he has a sharp wit and uses it to make his points clear and concise. Although kind and sympathetic to the horses, he is un-
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compromising in his expectation of them. If the horse is asked to do something, he must do it. He was clear in the idea, though, that the horse is allowed and encouraged to have a personality, and we must not strive to produce robotic event horses. William spoke about how he starts his horses long and low, as many riders do. He also spoke about keeping the pattern and the exercises similar and familiar to the horses on a daily basis at home, the idea being that, in a potentially spooky or tense competition setting, the horses can gain relaxation and confidence through familiar exercises and warm up. Horses who spook can’t be allowed to speed up. In that instance, if the horse resists the connection, the correction is to have them go deeper in the frame. The reward is to soften and allow. He stressed repetition of quality work, and repetition of clear expectation of the horse. The horse must not be surprised, as it is the rider’s job to make the exercises familiar to the horse. William often used the term “use the hands simply.” He emphasized that the hands must give at the right moment, when the horse does as we ask, not in the middle of a discussion. William used a one handed exercise with a few riders. If he felt that the inside rein was causing the horse to curl, the riders went one handed with the outside hand. Every poll came up. I guess the good news and the bad news is: it’s not the horse!
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rect position in between cross country fences, so then you can sit up just at the fences. We need to keep the body slow on take-off. Getting ahead of the horse with our bodies on take-off was a big no-no, as we have all heard endless times. As the warm up for jumping, the focus was on the canter as we jumped courses out of the canter, including forward and back as well as transitions to trot and walk. William is a humble person considering his accolades and success. He shared stories about his experiences that were “hiccups and whoopsies.” One such anecdote involved the warm up at Rolex on a normally strong horse who was soft and lovely in the warm up for some reason. As it turned out, he went out on course and it all went wrong as the horse was charging around and not listening, resulting in him pulling up and retiring. It was a reminder that even the best run into trouble by not following the plan. Despite the focus on getting a good canter and obedient horse in the warm up, William starts jumping in trot. The horse must look for the jump, and we must encourage them to look at the jumps. He feels starting in trot helps achieve this. In addition to that, jumping jumps in trot makes horses stay in the air longer. Then the horses need to think more about where their legs are for a longer period of time and often
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There were also plenty of “Fox-Pitt-Isms”, best imagined with a British accent, of course, with a cup of tea in hand: • “Your mare seemed surprised that you prepared her for that corner. Do your homework, and through repetition that preparation will become normal.” • “Everytime your talk to your horse there is a bit of a discussion going on. He needs to zip it.” • When you give an inch in the reins, you gain an inch in the back end.” • “That horse doesn’t get to have quite so many opinions of his own.” • ‘Well done, give him a pat. You are all being a bit stingy with the patting of your horses, aren’t you?’ • ‘I wouldn’t recommend repeating that last striding you did there. Might give me nightmares. Sometimes we get lucky once, but we rarely get lucky twice. Prepare a little more.’ • ‘We don’t have to dominate the event horse every second.’ • Before a slightly wild red mare’s round... ‘Good luck.’ • ‘Whether it’s Dressage or Jumping, we want it to be easy on the eyes.’
play a part in where it leaves the ground. It’s the rider’s job to produce a good canter and line, and then if it goes wrong, react accordingly. When riders got to a longer or shorter distance than ideal, his emphasis was on the rider staying in the moment and conveying confidence to the horse. After we had jumped a few jump turn patterns, the INT/ADV group rode the same pattern with one hand. During the lesson, we rode straight lines and bending lines. He liked that there were a variety of stride numbers for all of the riders between fences. He reminded us that so long as the rhythm is good, and the pair is relaxed that the number of strides for each horse wasn’t the most important thing. Participants had come from near and far to observe William in action. We had riders from BC, Alberta, and from Washington, some driving through treacherous winter conditions in order to have the chance to ride. Riding with William was an incredible opportunity, particularly as it was essentially in my backyard. Here in BC, we are thousands of miles from the North American epicenter of our sport. I learned a great deal from this Eventing superstar, both while riding and while auditing. Apart from being incredibly knowledgeable, William was gracious and patient with the seemingly endless photo and autograph seekers. The clinic was a huge success. Thank you again to Scott Hayes for his tireless work turning this clinic from a little idea over wine into a magical reality!
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ars Petersen (DEN) and Mariett were victorious again this season at the 2015 Adequan Global Dressage Festival (AGDF), this time in the first class of the highly anticipated FEI Grand Prix CDI 5* presented by Diamante Farms. Petersen and Mariett topped the large Grand Prix class with a score of 74.160%, followed by Danish teammate Mikala Gundersen (DEN) aboard My Lady finishing with a 72.960% and Kathleen Raine (USA) and Breanna coming in third on a 72.420%. Petersen and Mariett are no strangers to the winner’s circle this season, as this is the duo’s fourth win in Large Tour classes at AGDF in 2015. In true form, the pair performed another nearly flawless test to bring home some of the highest marks they have received in a Grand Prix yet this season. “We’ve got it all wrong, she’s getting younger and younger and I’m just getting older and older, that’s how I think it really is,” joked Petersen when asked about the mare’s 17 years of age. “The thing now, at this stage, is what you do at home before you go to the show. I don’t
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practice that much. I just focus on keeping her loose, fit, and in good condition.” Gundersen, who has also had a very successful beginning to the 2015 season on My Lady, had another great test under the lights with the mare as their scores continue to improve. “She loves this atmosphere, and I know she will be even better tomorrow,” she said. “I’m really happy with where I am. Looking at the starting list for this class, there are some very big names and I would have been happy to end up in the top five. Finishing where I did is really just a dream.” Steffen Peters (USA) aboard Rosamunde, the eight-year-old Rhinelander mare, won the FEI Grand Prix CDI 3* presented by Wellington Equestrian Realty, in truly incredible form scoring a 71.300%. Arlene Page (USA) and Woodstock placed second with a 70.420%, followed by Charlotte Jorst (USA) and Kastels Nintendo in third receiving a 70.360%. Peters was quick to give the young mare praise, as she is still very green at the Grand Prix Discipline Reports continued on page 30
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Discipline Reports continued from page 29 level. “She amazed me the first day I sat on her. She’s just so focused. We had a few little rookie mistakes today, but there are a lot of wonderful things and the best thing is that she does it with so much lightness. There’s a lot of expression, and she feels so beautiful in the contact,” he said. The mare, who has only done one Grand Prix prior to competing today, has a bright future ahead of her with Peters in the irons. Dujardin and Valegro produce another amazing performance in Amsterdam Great Britain’s Charlotte Dujardin and Valegro swept to victory with the greatest of ease at the
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Buying The Farm A Few Words Of Advice From The Experts Buying rural property can be a daunting prospect. There are so many factors to consider that can become major headaches in the future, or be the bright spot on your acreage. Here, industry professionals offer a few tips on purchasing your first equestrian property based on their experience in the field, so to speak …. WAtER SouRCE iS impoRtANt We often see buyers transitioning to a rural property who require education on water wells and septic systems. Typically, you flush your toilet or turn your tap on without much thought, but not in the country! Septic systems are individual sewage facilities that operate below ground on the property. They require approval from local health authorities and maintenance. A water well is dug deep below ground, tapping into an aquifer, then pumped up into a home. Knowledge of well depth, water quantity, quality, and filtration systems is important. Conducting inspections on both water wells and septic systems is recommended prior to purchasing a property. Richard and Nicole Langfield are a father-
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or if you had already invested a considerable sum in doing so. A stop at city hall to ensure there are no structures on the property that may need to be removed (i.e. a barn built on the property line) that current or previous owners may or may not have been aware of. City hall can also inform of future plans for the land be it protected creeks, or a heritage site, etc. The suitability of the land itself for your particular needs is critical. For example, if you are looking for a home for horses, it is important to consider that mud and drainage issues can quickly become massive, expensive problems. Most people think summer is the best time to purchase a property but consider that in the winter months when the permafrost is more waterlogged, it can be an even better time to view a property and check to see how water flows, where it pools, and the types of soils that may be present in different areas of the land. Most acreages are on well and septic, and it is of the utmost importance that the potential purchaser has them inspected and tested. A new septic sewer system can be an expensive investment, so as a buyer, you will want to ensure the current system is in proper working order. Having the well water tested by a reputable lab is also important to verify the water is safe for consumption and that any treatment systems in place are working properly. One must be aware that wells
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Soil: Well-drained soils containing gravel are excellent for equine confinement areas and building sites. Loam, organic rich soils are best for growing pastures. Water and Terrain: Topography and drainage are two natural features to consider. If possible, visit your prospective property in the rainy season or when there is a inclement weather. See how and where the water runs. How water flows across the property can tell a lot on how to set up a management plan. The proximity to a river maybe aesthetically pleasing but it may attract mosquitoes and therefore have potential for West Nile Virus. Existing Structures: Do the existing structures suit my needs or is it simple to modify? Estimate how much the cost of changes are, and the amount of time to make such changes might be. Are the existing structures efficiently situated for my needs? Will it be easy for me to clean stalls, get waste to the compost and haul compost to the fields? Accessibility: Horse properties should allow for large vehicle access. Sometimes rural properties must supply their own water in case of fire. This may require access to a farm pond or back up emergency water supply. Wells and Septic: Determine the location of the septic and drain field. Well heads should have a vegetation buffer to protect from potential sources of contamination. Test your water for quantity and quality.
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LifEStyLE Lifestyle....that’s what horses are really all about. Our love for these magnificent creatures can direct the course our lives will take, the friends we spend time with, and where we live. We may choose a condo and board the horses in a facility which focuses on our favourite activity, a one acre mini hobby farm with barn, paddocks and a riding ring, a five acre parcel capable of supporting a boarding/training/lesson operation with farm-exempt property taxes, or a ten+ acre spread to grow up those youngsters in a more natural environment. Buying the Farm continued on page 36
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Buying the Farm continued from page 35 Be prepared to be somewhat tied-down when your animals live with you — it can be easier to hire a competent nanny for your children, than someone to tend to your four-legged charges! When searching for your country home, remember to consider first the elements you cannot change: location, topography, watercourses, and zoning by-laws. Consider commute time, proximity to major arterial routes such as Park and Ride and Sky Train (one 1/2 hour to relax and read the newspaper may be more appealing than the rush hour commute — heaven knows there will be no rest when you arrive home to stall cleaning, fence mending and trailering to lessons!) Check out the nearest schools, recreation,
fire hall, shopping, vet, farrier, feed store, your favourite instructor, and trails (Yes, there still are some of those around!). With the help of a qualified Horse Property Agent, we must appraise how a property will service our horse’s basic needs: a safe and dry environment, good pasture, and a good source of water. Consider the costs when asking: “Does the fence need replacing?”, “Is there a substantial barn which provides shelter from the elements?”, “Are the paddocks dry year round?”, “Is there an all-weather riding ring?”. Building costs can range from $25 to $50 /sq. ft. for the basic shelter to the deluxe accommodation with all ameniBuying the Farm continued on page 58
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roviding city-dwellers the chance to escape the hustle and bustle and enjoy a traditional rural lifestyle, the property is an active farm for the visitors who flock year-round. The cottage on the property has been transformed — using largely repurposed materials — into a gallery and guesthouse, and the family is kept busy harvesting vegetables, fruit, and farm-fresh eggs, and seeing to the upkeep of the many chickens, turkeys, and horses. Vaugeois knew early in the design process of her barn that it would have to be a truly multipurpose, functional space. As an artist, she had a vision of designing a barn that was visually inspiring but also workmanlike. “I have always been fascinated by barns and have a collection of books ranging from turn of the century to modern photography profiling classic barns from around the world,” she explains of developing her ideal design. “Like most horse women, I have always wanted a dream barn so this was a longterm process. I wanted something functional and beautiful and something that will be around over 100 years from now — an icon on the rural landscape just like all the images in the books I have collected.” The six stall barn houses Nicole’s three horses, with the remaining stalls used for visitors who travel with their horses while visiting the guesthouse. The 12' x 12' stalls have powdercoated heavy-duty galvanized steel drop-down fronts with chew protection, rubber stall mats and Dutch door turnouts. The empty stalls are also used to house batches of meat birds, turkeys, or even the occasional litter of Australian Cattle dog puppies. The finished 36' x 60' upper loft is home to Nicole’s art studio and hay storage, and features a walk-out deck and 6' dormers that allow for natural lighting and plenty of space. Nicole offers art workshops in the summer months, when cottage guests enjoy spending time watching chores or drinking coffee in the lean-to outside of the tack room. “People absolutely love visiting the barn to spend time with the horses and other critters; it’s a real rural farm setting.” Behind Barn Doors continued on page 44
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Behind Barn Doors continued from page 43 Vaugeois and Predyk settled on a pre-engineered barn package from Barn Pros, who developed full structural blueprints tailored to their build site that were stamped by a licensed international engineer. The plans were fairly simple to follow, which appealed to the duo as they used local skilled workers and friends/family for the build. Before finalizing the design of the farm, Nicole browsed other Barn Pro builds and visited a similar facility on Vancouver Island. She also spoke to the her vet and farrier about the necessities of a safe working stable. “Good lighting was paramount in both conversations, and my farrier even mentioned that even the most beautiful barns are often too dark, so we chose to include lots of dutch doors, windows on the sliding doors, and a large number of LED lights in the breezeway,” she explains. The family had lived on the property for five years prior to building the barn, so Vaugeois had a solid understanding of how she wanted the barn to fit into the landscape. It is the functionality of 44
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Discipline Reports continued from page 30 mistakable as her nearest rival finished more than 11 marks behind her winning score of 93.900. Two rides later however, Dujardin and Valegro set the new target so high that there was never any doubt about the final outcome. The Olympic, European and World champion was smiling even before she began, and Valegro just settled to his job, drumming out that now familiar perfect piaffe and passage and sitting steady and low in canter pirouette as the scores came tumbling
in thick and fast. Britain’s Stephen Clarke and Dutch judge Eduard de Wolff van Westerrode each awarded the pair artistic marks of 98.00 while Isabelle Judet from France gave them 96.00, and when their final total of 93.900 went up on the scoreboard it was very definitely a done deal. Heijkoop wasn’t intimidated however, following with a smooth, confident performance that highlighted her black gelding’s exceptional piaffe for a mark of 82.375. And Germany’s Jessica von Bredow-Werndl, who continues to lead the Western European League standings after the leg, once again presented her courageous floorplan that embraces difficult transitions including canter to piaffe/pirouette to walk, for a strong score of 80.900. Penultimate performer, Diederik van Silfhout with Arlando NH, posted 79.950 for fourth place while fellow-Dutchman, Hans Peter Minderhoud, brought the competition to a close with a calm and elegant test from Glock’s Flirt for fifth spot. Dressage results Final Results FEI Grand Prix CDI5* presented by Diamante Farms 1. Lars Petersen (DEN), Mariett74.160% ; 2. Mikala Gundersen (DEN), My Lady, 72.960%; 3. Kathleen Raine (USA), Breanna, 72.420%; 4. Shelly Francis (USA), Doktor 71.720%; 5. Jose Daniel Martin Dockx (ESP), Grandioso, 71.460%; 6. Belinda Trussell (CAN), Anton, , 71.240%; 7. Steffen Peters (USA), Legolas 92, , 71.220%; 8. Tinne Vilhelmson-Silfven (SWE), Divertimento, 70.780%. Final Results FEI Grand Prix CDI3* presented by Wellington Equestrian Realty 1. Steffen Peters (USA), Rosamunde 71.300%; 2. Arlene Page (USA), Woodstock, 70.420%; 3. Charlotte Jorst (USA), Kastels Nintendo, 70.360%; 4. Carrie Schopf (ARM), Sancisco OLD, 69.700%; 5. Lisa Wilcox (USA), Pikko del Cerro HU, 69.400%; 6. Christoph Koschel (GER), Rostropowitsch NRW, %, 68.900%; 7. Shelly Francis (USA), Danilo, 68.900%; 8. Alice Tarjan (USA), Elfenfeuer, 67.920%; Final Results FEI Prix St. Georges CDI1* presented by Mission Control. 1. Laura Tomlinson (GBR), Unique, , 73.316%; 2. Olivia LaGoy-Weltz (USA), Rassing’s Lonoir, 71.947%; 3. Diane Creech (CAN), Robbie W, , 71.526%; 4. Christina Vinios (USA), Folkestone 71.342%; 5. Chris Von Martels (CAN), Zilverstar, 71.079%; 6. Michael Klimke (GER), Djamba Djokiba, 69.711%;
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Discipline Reports continued from page 48 7. Diane Creech (CAN), Hallmark 3, 69.632%; 8. Tina Irwin (CAN), Fancy That, 69.316%. Reem Acra FEI World Cup Dressage 2014/2015 Western European League series Result: 1, Valegro (Charlotte Dujardin) GBR 93.900; 2, Siro NOP (Danielle Heijkoop) NED 82.375; 3, Unee BB (Jessica von Bredow-Werndl) GER 80.900; 4, Arlando NH NOP (Diederik van Silfhout) NED 79.950; 5, Glock’s Flirt (Hans Peter Minderhoud) NED 79.250; 6, Jojo Az (Agnete Kirk Thinggaard) DEN 78.050; 7, Favourit (Sonke Rothenberger) GER 77.325; 8, El Santo NRW (Isabell Werth) GER 76.775; 9, Uzzo (Patrick van der Meer) NED 75.725; 10, Axis TSF (Terhi Stegars) 75.675; 11, Ulysses la Haya (Laurens van Lieren) NED 73.950; 12, Biggles 1015 (Kristian von Krusentierna) SWE 73.775; 13, Eres DI (Jeroen Devroe) BEL 73.275; 14, Sunny Boy (Juan Antonio Jimenez Cobo) ESP 73.175; 15, Thriller (Katja Gevers) NED 72.050.
hunter/Jumper report Marie Hecart and Myself de Breve Win $372,000 FEI World Cup Grand Prix CSI-W 5* France’s Marie Hecart and Myself de Breve
were the winners in Saturday night’s $372,000 FEI World Cup Grand Prix CSI-W 5*, presented by Fidelity Investments, at the 2015 Winter Equestrian Festival. Earning her first five-star victory as well as her first major Saturday night win in Wellington, Hecart topped a roster of major competition, including Olympic gold medalists Ben Maher (GBR) and Eric Lamaze (CAN). Maher was second with Diva II; Lamaze finished third aboard Fine Lady 5. Held under the bright lights of the International Arena at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC), Saturday’s class featured 45 starters with 10 clear rounds over the course set by Guilherme Jorge of Brazil. In the jump-off, only two were able to clear the short course without fault. Sixth to go in the second round, Marie Hecart and Myself de Breve produced the first double clear in the winning time of 38.61 seconds. Kent Farrington (USA) and Amalaya Investments’ Willow immediately followed with a faster time of 36.79 seconds, but had a defeating rail at the last
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fence to finish fourth. Ben Maher and Tatiana Korsakova’s Diva II came one round later to produce the second clear in a time of 40.55 seconds. Last to go, Eric Lamaze and Artisan Farms LLC’s Fine Lady 5 completed the fastest round of the night in 36.54 seconds, but dropped one rail to finish third. Myself de Breve is a 15-year-old Selle Français mare by Quidam de Revel x Grand Veneur. One of the smallest horses in the class at just over 15 hands, what Myself (or Mini Me in the barn) lacks in height, she makes up for in heart. Hecart has had the mare since she was four years old and has developed a great partnership over the years. “We know each other really, really well and she has been more and more consistent,” Hecart stated after her win. “The older she gets, the better she gets, and it is really nice to have her in good shape and competitive.” With his second place finish, Ben Maher was happy with a great result aboard his mount Diva
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Discipline Reports continued from page 51 II and was pleased to see the mare in good form for the night’s class after a good end to the 2014 season. “She’s fantastic. She has a little bit her own style,” Maher admitted. “She was great in Olympia in London; she won there. I jumped her last week when she came out of quarantine and she was really fresh and crazy, but tonight she was back to herself.” Eric Lamaze has been on excellent form with numerous wins in the beginning of the WEF circuit, including wins in all four rounds of the Ruby et Violette WEF Challenge Cup Series. The last two wins were back-to-back with Fine Lady 5. Lamaze Proves Unbeatable with Fourth Consecutive WEF Challenge Cup Victory The 2015 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) continued its fourth week of competition on Thursday with an incredible fourth consecutive win for Canada’s Eric Lamaze in the Ruby et Violette Challenge Cup Series. One of the most
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competitive classes each week with a roster of top international horses and riders, Lamaze won the first two classes of the series riding Rosana du Park and earned his third and now fourth victories aboard Fine Lady 5. He rides both horses for Artisan Farms LLC. Thursday’s $127,000 Ruby et Violette WEF Challenge Cup Round 4 was held as a speed class. Course designer Guilherme Jorge (BRA) set the track for 72 starters with 14 clear rounds. Lamaze and Fine Lady 5 earned their victory with the fastest round of the day, clear in 63.08 seconds. Andrew Ramsay (USA) and Winn Winn finished second in 65.13 seconds. Marie Hecart (FRA) and Myself de Breve placed third in 66.41 seconds. Fine Lady 5 is a 12-year-old Hanoverian mare by Forsyth x Drosselklang II. Lamaze paired up with the mare last spring, and together, they have won numerous classes around the world. Even the world’s best horses and riders have their challenges every now and then, and Lamaze laughed when explaining that he almost fell off
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Bennington: 2009 16.3 hh dark bay CWB gelding by Barricello, out of a very successful Thoroughbred mare. Simple, willing, brave over fences. Shown to 3'3". Jumped up to 3'9" at home. Lots of scope, lots of courage. Could go in any direction at this point. Eventer, Hunter, or Jumper. $17,500 OBO. Contact 250-301-1281 or lana-smith@live.ca. Prince George, BC.
Don Celestino: 10 yo 15.3 hh half Andalusian gelding. Great all around horse for a Junior or Adult Amateur. $14,500 negotiable – must go to a good home. Contact 403-807-7417 or chrisfranssen@mac.com. Cochrane, AB.
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Stokesley: 4 yo 16.1 hh registered Canadian Warmblood mare. Gentle and talented. In training with experienced Western trainer. Walk, trot, canter, counter canter, flying changes. $35,000. Contact Angela 250-967-4472 or gtayfm@telus.net. Prince George, BC.
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Tuck Everlasting: 14 yo 16.1 hh gelding. This horse is an amazing saint, and an ideal first horse. He is competitive from Short Stirrup Hunters to 1.0m Jumpers. This is a beautiful and kind soul; a perfect horse for the perfect home! Contact 250-878-6309 or info@ elitesporthorses.ca.
Sedona: 8 yo 16.2 hh reg. CWHBA Warmblood mare by Silberfeil out of Brassy Treasure. Fabulous Hunter/Jumper/Event prospect. Eligible baby green. Lots of high scoring Dressage miles. Sweet, sweet mare. Priced to sell to fabulous home only. Contact Linda Bates 250-380-4908 or bates555@gmail.com.
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Atlas: 2007 16.3 hh Oldenburg gelding. Shown 2nd Lev. Stunning, eye-catching looks and amazing movement. High scoring gaits, high degree of suppleness and elasticity. Prov. champs. $33,000 OBO. Contact 204-793-7702 or ingridpflug@gmail.com. Anola, MB. www.gaitpost.com
Imported 15 yo 16.3 hh MSB Hanoverian mare. Shown Dressage and Hunters (Ontario). This mare is athletic with wonderful smooth gaits, very easy to sit. Excellent stable manners. $8,000. Contact 403-201-8690. Calgary, AB.
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Cataleya RPH: 2014 Canadian Warmblood filly by Checkmate (Dreamscape Farm) out of Urielle RPH (Urymate x Silberfeil x Wodan). Big, elastic moving girl, with lots of bone. Agile and elegant, this little lady was bred to jump. Flashy prospect for any discipline. $11,500 OBO. Contact 250-301-1281 or lana-smith@live.ca. Prince George, BC.
JumPer
2005 15.3 hh Holsteiner mare. Show miles in the Hunters. Suit Jr/Am rider looking to compete in the Jumper or Equitation ring. Very brave and careful over fences with solid flat work. Asking $20,000. Contact 604-619-2233 or sarah.loehndorf@outlook.com.
Bianka: 2008 16.2 hh CWB mare. Sire: Barricello. Dam: TB. Competed to 1.10m Jumpers at Tbird. Very forward. Jumps anything from anywhere, heart of gold. $12,500 neg. for the right rider. Contact 250-301-1281 or lana-smith@ live.ca. Prince George, BC.
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2003 17 hh registered NAWPN mare by Flemmingh out of TB mare. Show Jumping in the ribbons to 1.20m (4'3") at Milner & Tbird. Showed to 2nd Lev Dressage. Exc. FEI Children’s mount. Owner very motivated. $15,000 OBO Price reduced. Contact Ayla 604-613-5371. 56
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Lolita: 9 yo 16.2 hh reg. Canadian Warmblood mare (Leader (Landgraf) X Warkanson). Shown up to the 1.15m. Video available. Asking $25,000 but all offers will be considered. Contact 403-852-6799 or s.tymchak1@gmail.com. Calgary, AB.
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Bubbles: Interesting horse/llama cross. (Don’t ask. It wasn’t a pretty breeding.) Possibly some yak genes in there as well. Riding, packing, strong affinity for steep trails. Eats EVERYTHING, grows a very thick coat, possible future cash crop. Contact photoads@gaitpost.com.
Halaya: 2009 mare (Hadrian x Hailey). In foal to Hunter champion Westporte. Extraordinary Hunter prospect! Super calm, gentle, super fancy mare. Suit broodmare & light riding. Foal due Apr 2015. $7,800 OBO. Contact 604-3411445 or gethorses@yahoo.com.
Ponies
Cappuccino: 10 yo 13.2 hh Welsh/Arab geld. Evented Pre-Entry, Jumpers 2'9" with more scope, bold to his fences. Always in the ribbons. Sweet, cuddly guy. Baths, clips, trailers, good with farrier, up to date. $6,500. Contact 778-886-2122 or equine_xox@hotmail.com.
Maggie Mae: 14 yo 13.2 hh pony. Perfect medium Children’s pony. Does it all. Champion Pony Hunter. Will pack a beginner and go trail riding. So well schooled and simple. Family home a must. No school string please. Contact Andrea 778-977-5549 or forumequestrian.ca.
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Cash: 5 yo 17.2 hh Thoroughbred gelding. Suitable for youth. 12 months professional training under saddle. 3 great gaits, sound, kind, good disposition. Excellent Jumper / Dressage prospect. Good home a must. $25,000. Contact Sheila 604-855-6998. Langley, BC. www.gaitpost.com
Beautiful 4 yo 16.2 hh grey CWB filly. Going well under saddle, extremely bold to the jump. Bathes, clips, ties, hauls. Will excel in Jumper ring, keen work ethic. Dam competed to 1.15m. Sire is Carthago Sun III. $7,800. Contact 403899-4938 or pchajek@telus.net. Calgary, AB.
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Sunday March 15th at Thunderbird Show Park in Langley, BC Fun for all ages! Tack Sale Dog Extravaganza Fantastic Trade Show Amazing Horse Demos Free JR FM BBQ & Prizes Paul DuFresne Demos Contact: Marilyn (604) 817-5345 or Mellissa (604) 729-6616 Booths: Lynda (604) 308-7853 Visit www.horsemansbazaar.com
ties. In most areas 1-2 acres of nutritious grass will support a horse for 5-6 months; but be prepared to dry feed the rest of the year. Feed storage will require a dry area to prevent moldy and fermented feed — a disaster for the horse’s digestive system. And water — don’t expect your horse to drink any water you wouldn’t drink yourself! (For the most part, ponds and ditches tend to be unsafe, and don’t let Fisheries catch your animals drinking anything running that may house a fish now or in the future! The majority of Langley has good well water, while most of Abbotsford is serviced by city water (you know, the kind that never runs dry). OK, now you know what you are in for, let’s get started, and create that Lifestyle. Think about where you want to live, the size of the property, and type of horse activity you wish to pursue. The next step — let’s talk about how you are going to get there. Until then....Happy Trails! Mercia McKitrick, Re/max Treeland www.HorsePropertiesBC.com, www.MerciaMcKitrick.com
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HTBC ISLAND CLINIC
I was very excited to attend the Horse Trials BC Young Rider Spring Clinic on January 24/25, with Sara Sellmer coaching Dressage and Lynne Larsen Jumping. Maplebrook Farm hosted and as always the beautiful facility was loved by riders and horses alike. 15 riders attended the 2 day clinic, each rider getting two Dressage and two Jumping lessons. Small groups of riders determined to improve and great coaching from Sara and Lynne made for a weekend filled with smiles. For myself, Saturday started bright and early with a Dressage lesson from Sara working through my mare’s 4 year old sillies. Sara had a very positive way of encouraging me to keep my horse working and her mind occupied. Thanks to Sara, by the end of the lesson, she felt relaxed and was easily working with the group, which for one of her first group experiences I was very pleased with. A jump lesson Saturday afternoon carried over the ideas we had been working on in our Dressage with Sara. Lynne encouraged us to remember every time we deal with our horses we are training them, from the smallest step to each jump we jump. Figure-eighting over a cross rail was the perfect way for Lynne to see our weaknesses and explain how to improve them before moving on. Sunday dawned bright and sunny with another productive lesson from Sara. We worked on shoulder in and out, first thinking of it like haunches in, so you were working against the wall, making it easier on the horses (and riders!) to get the feeling of it. Jumping with
Lynne built on the ideas of the day before: Jumping and turning on the circle or figure eight. The exercise rode smoothly if you as a rider kept your head in the game; looking too late and you were sure to miss a fence. After the final lesson I felt that we had learned so much and I’m excited to work on these exercises at home and put them into action at events this year. Thank you so much to Lynne and Sara for fantastic coaching! Huge thanks to Maeve Drew and the others behind the scenes working so hard to put this all together for us young riders — it’s so appreciated! — Anna Hawthorne
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