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contents DEPARTMENTS 7 TidBits Dreaming Bits 12 Vet’s View Parasites In The Foal And Adult Horse
15 Industry News Two-Year Frangible Pin Study Continues
37 Discipline Reports Canada’s Eric Lamaze Scores First Win Of 2017 Season
FEATURES 18 Buying The Farm A Few Words Of Advice From The Experts
26 Under The White Big Top by Jill Sabo
28 The Challenges Of Mustangs by Lexi Langset
32 Riding With The Eagles Part Two by Debra Garside
IN THIS ISSUE 9 Headline News 18 Equestrian Properties 43 Barn & Coaching Classifieds 44 Sales Catalogue 45 Competition Calendar 45 Advertisers’ Index
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“I’d like to say that he was born this way and maybe I’ve nurtured it or not taken it out of him, but he’s just a magical character,” said Laura Graves of her mount Verdades, after winning the FEI Grand Prix Freestyle CDI-W at the Adequan Global Dressage Festival. [See page 40]
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ell, it would be nice to be dreaming of spring, but Mother Nature seems to be doing her best to make us feel that the warm weather is never coming. As spoiled Lower Mainlanders in BC, we here at the Gaitpost are normally horrified at a week of zero degree weather in a winter. After two months of sub zero and snow, we were finally starting to feel like we would survive, only to be hit at this deadline by more snow than we have seen in years, all in one weekend. We know the rest of Canada is snickering at us, but please understand, our roads, our municipalities, our barns are not prepared for this kind of weather! Yes, it is hysterical to see everything grind to a halt at an inch of snowfall in Vancouver — I grew up in Ontario, I get it — but this much white stuff is bizarre!
we are the last to be ploughed, the last to have the power returned, and it is hard for barn help to make it to work, no matter how dedicated they are. When I see people celebrating ‘Snow Days’, days off work and school due to the snowfall, I have to sigh. For us, it is like being locked in your office building for a week — work goes on, and is ten times harder due to the temperatures and the depth of the snow. Our municipality, Langley, started off the winter with enthusiasm — we actually saw them salting our road before the first freeze back in November! That energy, and likely that budget, have gone out the window after months of cold and ice, and now we wait days to see a plough. No icemelter on the hills, no sand, nothing. The Lower Mainland is just not prepared for snow, and it shows.
FARM PROBLEMS We are at the end of a rural road, beyond which is the U.S. – Canada border. That means
SNOW BENEFITS That being said, it truly is beautiful out here.
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Tidbits continued from page 7 The sounds are all muffled by the snow, traffic is rare, and only the hardiest of boarders makes it out to see their horses, resulting in a very quiet barn. We have the farm to ourselves, briefly, and we do enjoy the rare solitude. As much as we enjoy having a boarding barn, being the only ones around sometimes is a little treat. The arena is always empty, the dogs get to carouse everywhere and come to the barn with us on every feeding, and the horses seem sleepy and content. We have pulled and pushed numerous vehicles out of the snow with our trucks or tractor, and do so happily because we know neighbours would do the same for us in a flash. It is a reminder of why we
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HEADLINENEWS Bit by Bit RIDERS TO COMPETE FOR $400,000 IN PRIZE MONEY AT ROLEX KENTUCKY THREE-DAY EVENT For the third year in a row, Equestrian Events, Inc., producer of the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, is increasing the prize money for the long-standing annual Kentucky competition. Known as the “Best Weekend All Year,” the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event returns to the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, KY, April 27–30, 2017. “Rolex Kentucky” — one of only six Four Star Three-Day Events in the world and the only one in the Western Hemisphere — brings the world’s best horses and riders from across the country and around the world to Kentucky to vie for their share of the now-$400,000 in prize money, which is distributed among the top 20 finishers. The winner will receive a cheque for $130,000, which is the highest amount awarded among the world’s fourstar three-day events. FAIR HILL MAKES SHORT LIST TO HOST INTERNATIONAL EQUESTRIAN EVENT The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is
pleased to announce that Fair Hill Natural Resource Management Area in Cecil County has been identified as a possible venue to host a world-class equestrian event. The United States Equestrian Federation announced this week that Fair Hill and one other facility are in the running to host a proposed 4* event in the fall of 2019. “This is great news for the horse community and industry as well as Cecil County and state of Maryland,” Natural Resources Secretary Mark Belton said. “I applaud the community-led efforts to bring this worldclass equestrian event to Fair Hill, and I am further encouraged that the planned upgrades to the racetrack and fairgrounds are moving ahead.” As landowner and manager of the property, the department has been working closely with the community, and equestrian organizations and stakeholders to ensure that the proposal for the 4* event contributes the greatest benefit to all park users while preserving and protecting the treasured ecological and rural character of the area. “Being selected to host the 4* would be a game Headline News continued on page 10
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Headline News continued from page 9 changer for the Maryland horse industry,” said Maryland Horse Industry Board Chair Jim Steele. “It puts us on par with Kentucky by hosting a Triple Crown race and a 4* event. Each year during the month surrounding the 4*, Maryland would be the center of the horse universe and attract equine enthusiasts from all over.” Organizers and supporters of the proposal will schedule a community open house in February to provide more information on the event and associated improvement projects. “This is a significant milestone in our effort to bring this magnificent 4* event to Fair Hill and the greater mid-Atlantic region.” said Maryland Sports Commission Executive Director Terry Hasseltine. “We look forward to continuing to work with all our partners to make this opportunity a reality.” “I am very excited about the future of the 4* event at Fair Hill,” said Fair Hill International President Trish Gilbert. “For 30 years our hardworking volunteers and board have come together to produce this popular event that draws support from our highest level national and international competitors. In partnership with the Department of Natural Resources, the Sports Commission, the Horse Industry Board, we will be able to achieve our vision of promoting world class sport right here in Maryland.” EIGHT IRISH SPORT HORSES ENTERED IN $100,000 LAND ROVER WELLINGTON EVENTING SHOWCASE Eight Irish Sport Horses, plus one Irish-bred Thoroughbred, are set to compete in the highly competitive $100,000 Land Rover Wellington Eventing Showcase in Wellington, Florida, February 3-4. Irish Sport Horses have topped the leaderboards at the world’s most elite
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competitions for decades and look to be hot contenders with their top international riders at this world-class competition. A total of 38 horses and 23 international riders representing four countries, including Olympic medalists, are entered for the third annual event. The competition will be tough as several world-renowned riders have even crossed ‘the pond’ to compete on borrowed horses including Olympic veteran Dan Jocelyn of New Zealand who will be riding the Irish Sport Horse Cruising Guy. Usually ridden by Canada’s Shawn Ferguson, the nineyear-old gelding recently partnered with triple Olympic gold medalist Michael Jung of Germany to clinch the $20,000 Indoor Eventing Challenge at the Royal Winter Fair in November. Double Olympic gold medalist Mark Todd of New Zealand and double Olympic silver medalist William Fox-Pitt of Great Britain will also be competing on borrowed horses and will be giving two-time U.S. Olympic veteran Boyd Martin a run for his money as he seeks to defend his title for a third time. Martin won the inaugural event aboard the top Irish Sport Horse Trading Aces in 2015.
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VET’SVIEW
by Dr. Richelle Neundorf
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PARASITES IN THE FOAL AND ADULT HORSE
Roundworms
PARASITES IN FOALS The parasite of primary concern in foals is Parascaris equorum, also known as roundworm. These can be present in adult horses including the dam, but normally do not cause disease. In adult horses these parasites rarely are in high enough numbers to cause problems as the horse has acquired immunity to them throughout their life. Foals primarily ingest the eggs that have been shed by other foals. The eggs become infective if they have been in the environment for 2 weeks. These eggs are very sticky and thus are very hard to eliminate. The prepatent period (the time from ingestion to the ability for detection) is approximately 10 weeks. This means that you should wait until your foal is at least 10 weeks before bringing in a manure sample to your vet for a fecal analysis. PARASITES IN ADULT HORSES Deworming has evolved throughout the years. Previously we were concerned with large strongyles in adult horses such as Strongylus vulgaris. Success12
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ful deworming protocols have almost eliminated this risk and allowed another parasites to become more prevalent. Cyanthostomes, also known as small strongyle worms, are now our primary concern in parasite infections in the horse. There are numerous subspecies found of small strongyles. Horses commonly become infected when they are grazing at pasture. The largest burdens are typically found in horses less than 5 years of age, as they have not yet developed immunity. Disease is due to the immature stages in which the eggs have become larva and have migrated into the walls of the large intestine. If large enough numbers have migrated into the large intestine they can cause a variety of clinical signs. OTHER LESS CONCERNING PARASITES COMMON IN HORSES: Strongyloides, also known as thread worm, are common but very rarely cause a problem. Foals are primarily infected through drinking their mother’s milk. Gasterophilus are commonly referred to as bots.
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HOW CAN I TELL IF MY HORSE HAS PARASITES? The presenting symptoms for horses with an increased worm load could vary. If there is a large burden, signs of colic could be seen. However, if small strongyle larvae have migrated into the large intestine, the horse may have a poor body condition score (weight loss), poor hair coat, and/or low protein (diagnosed on blood work), with or without diarrhea. One would assume that if you do not see parasites in your horse’s manure that they are parasite free, but this is not the case. It is very rare that a horse has a large enough burden to be shedding adult worms. Normally they shed eggs (oocytes). These eggs can be ingested by other horses on pasture and infect them. If you are concerned about parasites, we recommend performing a fecal egg count. This procedure is very easy to perform. You just need one small fresh fecal ball from your horse. If it is summertime, it’s best to put it in the fridge until you can bring it to the clinic. It will be mixed with a solution, and this allows all of the eggs to come to the surface and stick to a slide. Once on the slide, they are examined, identified and counted. The American Association for www.gaitpost.com
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Ingesting the eggs that have been laid on their forelimbs by flies infects horses. The larva will remain in the stomach and can be seen via a gastroscopy. It is recommend deworming with an ivermectin or moxidectin product after the first frost has killed all the flies. Oxyuris, otherwise known as pinworms, are also quite common but rarely cause problems. Eggs are laid around the anus. Current treatments for small strongyles and roundworm will also kill these parasites. Tapeworms or the Latin name Anoplocephala are different than the ones listed above. They have an intermediate host, the forage mites. Older, well-developed pastures normally have a higher burden, as the mites live at the bottom closer to the soil. In the UK, this parasite is associated with spasmodic colic or ileal impactions. The ivermectin products have no activity against this parasite thus the need for pyrantel or praziquantel in your fall deworming product.
A fecal examination reveals small strongyles.
Equine Practitioners uses the following table to define shedding levels (based on work from Kaplan and Nielson 2010): Egg Count Level
% of adult horse population expected
Low Shedders
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Moderate Shedders
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High Shedders
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This egg count can also be used to determine if the deworming product you have chosen is effective. A fecal egg count is performed first prior to deworming and then the test is repeated 2 weeks after deworming. If there is a significant decrease in the number of eggs (ie where there were 500 eggs per gram now there are 0-5 epg), you know the deworming medication is working. TREATMENT/PREVENTION The goal in parasite prevention is not to completely eradicate parasites in all horses. This encourages resistance of the parasites to the current and limited products we have available. Thus, we aim to eliminate the number of parasites to the level at which they cannot cause clinical disease.
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Vet’s View continued from page 13 Prevention for foals: As mentioned above, stable hygiene is a great way to decrease the egg burden that your foal is exposed to. Steam cleaning the stable is recommended, as the eggs are very sticky and hard to remove. You should first deworm your foal at the age of 6-8 weeks and again every 6-8 weeks until 1 year of age. It is important to note moxidectin (Quest) is not licensed in horses under the age of 4 months. If you are concerned that your foal may have a large burden (poor doers, pot belly, poor coat) please discuss deworming with your vet, as they may recommend a specific deworming product. Fenbendazole is often recommended as it slowly kills parasites which decreases the chance of an impaction colic secondary to a large number of dead worms moving through the intestines at one time. Prevention in adult horses: To prevent resistance and overuse of deworming products, there is now a greater emphasis on only treating the high shedders and environmental management. Environmental management involves removing manure
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from paddocks/pasture. Also it is important to recognize that small strongyles can remain infected over winter on paddocks from the previous year. Snow acts like an insulation blanket and promotes parasite growth. Rotating pasture is also a good way to allow pasture to rest. Young horses have the weakest acquired immunity versus parasites thus they should always graze on the cleanest pasture. Low Shedders — deworm 2–3 times per year. In the fall it is recommended that you use a product that has praziquantal in it. There is no added benefit in deworming these horses more than this amount, however, it does encourage resistance. Moderate shedders/ high shedders — deworming may need to be performed every 2–3 months. It is recommended that fecal egg counts be performed prior to and after deworming which can vary from 4–10 weeks depending on the product used, if resistance is suspected. Parasites are still a concern within the equine industry; simply deworming monthly is not recommended anymore due to the increase prevalence of resistant parasites. We have only four types of dewormers to use in horses, and in many places with large horse populations, there is evidence that two or three of the dewormers no longer work at all. Responsible deworming will allow us to continue to have good drugs for treating horses who really need the help, and can also save your pocketbook! As always, it is recommended that you work with your veterinarian to find the best deworming program for your horse(s). Dr. Richelle Neundorf was born and raised in Barrie, Ontario. She grew up riding in the hunter ring but, was introduced to the reining world and fell in love. Prior to veterinary school, she completed a Masters degree at the University of Guelph. Her Masters degree investigated the Prevalence and Severity of Post-traumatic Osteoarthritis in Thoroughbred Racehorses. This research highlighted horses as elite athletes and sparked her interest in equine lameness and sports medicine. She graduated from Ontario Veterinary College in May 2014. After graduation, she travelled to Northern Alberta where she practiced mixed animal medicine for the next year. Richelle joined our team as an intern veterinarian in Sept 2015. Her interests include ambulatory medicine and lameness.
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rangible devices must be able to sustain high-intensity hits, but still activate under a specific weight and angle to reduce the risk of rotational falls. As 2016 came to a close, so did the first half of a two-year study being conducted by the University of Kentucky’s (UK) College of Engineering in partnership with the United States Eventing Association (USEA) examining the physics behind rotational falls in the sport of eventing. The study is led by Suzanne Weaver Smith, PhD, director of the Kentucky Space Grant Consortium and NASA EPSCoR and Donald and Gertrude Lester professor of mechanical engineering at UK, who is the dynamics and mowww.gaitpost.com
tion principal investigator. The study builds on previous research Smith conducted and aims to fill in the missing information regarding what happens between the fence, horse, and rider during a rotational fall. This information can be further translated into recommendations and requirements for new designs of frangible (easily broken) fences. Smith recently presented the first half of the study to the USEA Board of Governor’s to highlight the progress the team has made and what is left moving forward with the data that has been acquired. The study is separated into three different areas of research aimed at answering three ques-
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Industry News continued from page 15 tions—how far, how fast, and in what direction— frangible fences need to react in the case of a rotational fall. This is not an easy task considering there are many gaps in the existing data due to the rarity of rotational falls. Smith said one in 536 starters had a rotational fall in 2015, based off data collected by the Fédération Equestre Internationale. If, on average, each rider jumps 30 cross-country obstacles per start, that translates into one rotational fall per 16,080 jump attempts. A large part of the study revolves around understanding how the horse’s and rider’s masses and inertia affect the outcome of a fall. Even with a strong base knowledge of the current practices in place, “we still don’t understand what is going on between the horse and the fence, regardless of fence design,” Smith said. There are only four published papers that reference horse inertia, Smith said, and only seven horses are represented (six Dutch Warmbloods and one Thoroughbred) in those studies. Due to the lack of knowledge on horse and rider orientation, USEA and UK’s College of Engineering launched a citizen survey to obtain this information from owners and riders of event horses. So far, the survey has 74 responses and researchers are continuing to process submissions from around the world. The second variable the team is studying is the speed and force involved with jump contact. Despite there being no data available on the contact forces that occur during a rotational
fall, the team does have access to previous data from a British Eventing study measuring nonrotational fall contact on course. Those results showed that horses made contact with fences almost 40% of the time, illustrating the complex job of the frangible pin. Frangible devices must be able to sustain high-intensity hits and still activate under the specific weight and angle requirements. This past year, data was revisited and sorted by front leg hits and rear leg hits and the respective rail those hits struck, based on the type of jump. This gives Smith’s team an idea of the force amplitudes and angles of each specific case. “The reason that this is relevant is because the original pins assumed that the force was straight down and that’s what they were designed to activate, but when we’ve learned through this is sometimes the force is up,” she said. Using the videos that exist from the correct perspective, the team can better understand the contact speed of the horses upon impact and the duration and rate of angular rotation. The angles of the horses’ trunk, neck, head, and rider will also be analyzed. There are multiple other safety initiatives in place to promote rider safety, such as leading organizations ensuring that riders are riding at the appropriate level, she added. Risk is high in eventing, and even when the circumstances are just right, horses and riders can find themselves in trouble. “This research is focused on what happens when a rider is in trouble and what can be done
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to mitigate the consequences,” Smith said. SINGLE-SESSION TICKETS FOR THE FEI WORLD CUP FINALS OMAHA 2017 Single-Session tickets for the Longines FEI World Cup Jumping and FEI World Cup Dressage Finals Omaha 2017 are now on sale! The world’s best horses and riders in both jumping and dressage will go head-to-head for the coveted championship titles at the CenturyLink Center in Omaha, Nebraska on March 29–April 2. Previously, only series seats were available but effective immediately tickets may be purchased for individual sessions including Saturday’s Dressage Freestyle that determines the FEI Dressage World Cup Omaha 2017 winner and the final round of jumping on Sunday, April 2 which will determine who will be the Longines FEI World Cup Jumping Final Omaha 2017 winner. Lisa Roskens, Chairman of the Omaha Equestrian Foundation which is producing the event commented, “Ticket packages have been selling fast and we know that some people who can’t make it for the whole event have been waiting for Single-Session tickets to go on sale. The best available seats are going to fly out the door, so if you are planning on coming to Omaha for the year’s premier equestrian competition that will also be the ‘party of the year,’ we urge you to buy your tickets today so you don’t miss out!” The FEI World Cup Finals Omaha 2017 will host 70 of the world’s top riders and the biggest names in the two Olympic disciplines - including Olympic, World and European Champions - for five days of action-packed competition all under one roof. In addition, the world-class event will feature a bounty of shopping vendors, live entertainment and educational exhibits at the stateof-the-art venue. Visitors will also have plenty of opportunities to explore the many attractions, hotels, museums, shops and top restaurants for which Omaha is famous! EQUESTRIANS IN WELLINGTON STEP UP IN SUPPORT OF AMERICA’S AT-RISK HORSES Equestrians in Wellington including many
Join EC & Horse Council BC for three days of exceptional educational, networking & social events April 7-9, 2017! Don’t miss out! Highlights include: • Sport Panels with elite speakers, including Canadian Olympian Tiffany Foster • Live demo with awardwinning researcher & coach, Dr. Andrew McLean, PhD • Hunter Judge Clinic with Julie Winkel, USEF ‘R’ Hunter Judge • Exciting social & networking events, including EC National Awards celebration Register today at www.equestrian.ca!
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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 …. STRATIFICATION One of the most commonly asked questions we come across in Langley is about non-ALR farms that can be “stratified”. ALR stands for Agricultural Land Reserve. There are sections of non-ALR farms scattered around the Township of Langley (TOL) that fall under the normal zoning bylaws but are not in the ALR. For example, we have a listing at 20264 3rd Ave that is 4.2 Acres. It’s nestled in a pocket of acreages that back onto High Point Estates and are not in the ALR. The property still falls under the TOL zoning bylaws of RU-1 and is treated as one property but has the flexibility to have two homes and be stratified. This creates the opportunity to allow each strata lot to be sold as separate places. The two strata lots do not have to be of equal size which gives possible flexibility for one strata lot to have a barn. Alternately both strata lots could share a barn, riding ring and driveway. A lawyer would draft up a legal document as to how the property is allocated under
stratification. You may also see smaller acreages that have an older home. The original house could be torn down, with two new homes built and sold separately. This type is very sought after by builders who can create two strata lots and build new homes on each. This scenario normally would not be subdividable in ALR land. One requirement that the TOL has is each home must have their own septic system and water well. If the property is close to city water, then both homes could be connected. Non-ALR land is a special type of acreage that offers different options than a traditional piece of land. If we can assist you with any real estate goals you may have, it would be a pleasure to chat! Please check out our website and see the aerial video we have on the property below. Thanks for reading! Nicole & Richard Langfield, Coldwell Banker Marquise Realty
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Buying the Farm continued from page 18 GST ON THE PURCHASE OR SALE OF FARMLAND IN BRITISH COLUMBIA Selling farmland may result in a GST bill. With all the confusion regarding GST and when it applies, I asked the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) for some answers. The following Q & A is a conglomeration of answers kindly provided to me by Mr. Mel Bellefontaine of the CRA’s GST / HST Rulings Centre, and information retrieved from the CRA website. While I am not a tax expert, the following information is correct to the best of my knowledge. For information regarding your specific situation, I highly recommend that you speak with a Tax Accountant, a Tax Lawyer, or the Canada Revenue Agency. Q: When does the GST have to be paid on the sale of a property? A: Generally speaking, the GST is payable on the sale of new residential properties, some bare land and most non-residential properties. “Farmland” is considered to be non-residential property. “Farmland” generally means land that is regularly used by a person for the purpose of gaining or producing income from a farming business carried on by the person. Farmland also includes any portion of vacant land (e.g. bush area) that may not be used directly in a farming business. In addition, any fixtures on the farmland (e.g. a barn or a corral) form part of the farmland. The sale of farmland by an individual is usually taxable although there are limited circumstances when it is exempt. Q: What if I live on my farm? A: Where a sale of farmland includes a residence or house, the sale is viewed as two separate sales: 1. The portion of land that includes the house plus the land that is necessary for the use and enjoyment of the house, and; 2. The remaining portion of land.
purposes and being classified as a “farm” for GST purposes? A: No. You can qualify as a farm under GST rules but not Property Tax rules, and vice-versa. Each has different rules and different definitions of “farm”. Property Tax Assessments are Provincial, and the GST is Federal. Q: I own a hobby farm on land that has never been subdivided or severed. I carry on limited farming activities on the farm without making, or expecting to make, any profit. I have decided to sell the farm and my house that is located on it. Does the GST apply to the sale? A: No. The GST does not apply when you sell the land on which your hobby farm is situated, since it was not used primarily in a business in which you had expected to make a profit. Q: When does GST apply to the sale of farmland? A: In general, GST applies to the sale of farmland that was used to operate a farm business with a reasonable expectation of profit. Q: I own farmland and a farmhouse in the country and I am thinking of retiring from the farm business but will continue to live in my farmhouse. Will I owe the government any GST because I am no longer farming but rather using my farmland only for my personal use? A: No. You are not required to remit any GST in this circumstance provided the farmland had been used solely for your farming business and not for any other commercial activity. Q: For sales of residential property, there is a GST rebate available. Does this apply to farmland? A: There is no rebate on the sale of farmland. However, if the farmland is being sold to someone who plans to use it for purely residential purposes, then the full GST will likely have to be paid on the sale, but the Buyer may also be eligible for the rebate.
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Buying the Farm continued from page 20 Q: If the Buyer intends to continue using the property as a farm, is the GST still payable? A: If the Buyer is a GST registrant and intends to continue using the farm in the course of their business, it may be possible to avoid paying the GST, or to get the GST back later, through the use of Input Tax Credits and/or deferring the tax. For specific advice on your particular situation, you “need” to talk to a Tax Lawyer and/or Tax Accountant. When thinking of selling, it is critical to get this advice in advance, preferably before the property is even placed on the market, and in every case should be a team in the Contract of Purchase and Sale. Q: Does the GST apply to the sale of “my” farm? A: I don’t know for sure. But Canada Revenue Agency would be happy to tell you! They have a hotline set up to answer specific technical GST questions. Believe it or not, they answer fairly quickly (I tried). You can reach the GST Rulings Hotline at 1-800-959-8287. Q: Where can I find more information online? A: Canada Revenue Agency is responsible for administering and collecting the GST. They have a few good brochures and information packages regarding GST on the sale of farmland: • Form 44E -Election Concerning the Acquisition of a Business • Form 60E -GST /HST Return for Acquisition of Real Property • Gl-002 - Sales of Farm Land By Individuals This document has been prepared by Cheryl Dewson of Dexter Associates Realty for general in-
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BUYING YOUR FIRST HOME What started out as weekly lessons at the local lesson barn quickly became an obsession and a passion for the last 18 years. From bouncing around on fuzzy Shetland ponies, I graduated to 3-Day Eventing, then later spent some time in the Hunter/Jumper and Dressage ring. Aside from riding, I spent a few years in the financial industry and after purchasing my first home at age 21, I decided to join the family business and pursue a career in real estate. Helping people find their perfect home has become a very rewarding experience; it’s the same feeling you get after a great ride! Buying your first home can be one of the most expensive decisions you will make in your lifetime. Here are a few tips to help you save some money so you don’t have to drain your “grand prix horse” savings account. Why pay someone else’s mortgage? This was something I asked myself when I was renting. I met with my lender and looked at some options, I was shocked to find out that I would be paying the same amount every month, if not less, if I purchased a 1-bedroom condo, which is what I was renting at the time. Don’t over extend yourself. Forgo the granite countertops and brand new hardwood for some-
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thing more affordable. House prices have gone up, but you have to start somewhere. Purchase something smaller and more affordable now, and when you are ready to move up you can hold it as a rental property or use the equity you’ve built up to go towards your next home. Take advantage of first time homebuyer’s programs. There are lots out there. B.C. has the new first time home buyers loan program which was introduced this year. If you have a mortgage, there are programs through Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation and other mortgage insurers to provide discounts for energy-efficient homes. Do a bit of research, and you can save yourself a few thousand dollars, which can be spent at the tack store or on your next horse! Last but not least, work with a Realtor. I meet with my clients before we start the search to go through the process step by step. I want to make sure I can find them the right home, be it a cozy one-bedroom condo or an executive home with 10 stall barn. Taryn Myddleton, Coldwell Banker Marquise Realty
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Industry News continued from page 17 well-known hunter and jumper riders, trainers and owners, and long-standing EQUUS Foundation supporters gathered on behalf of the EQUUS Foundation on Friday night, January 27th, and its new #RideForHorses appeal to help more of America’s at-risk horses than ever before. The event was a cocktail party hosted by Mason Phelps and Ron Neal at their home to celebrate the magic and power of horses and encourage the equestrian community and the public to step up and help. “Horses are amazing athletes,” said EQUUS Foundation Founder and President, Lynn Coakley, “but they can do so much more and where they go next is up to us. They teach us, heal us, carry us, inspire us. We need to protect them.” “In 2016 alone, 130,000 American horses were shipped across the border to be slaughtered. Most were young and healthy and could have had a future. No horse deserves this,” said Valerie Angeli, the EQUUS Foundation’s new VP of Communications and Special Projects. “The EQUUS Foundation is so important to the future of our sport and to the welfare of horses across the country. They are a lifeline for the horses behind the scenes that are desperate for loving homes and useful lives,” said Georgina Bloomberg. The EQUUS Foundation is dedicated to ensuring the future that America’s horses deserve. The work of horse rescues is critical but they can only help about 20 percent of homeless horses in the US. As the only national animal welfare charity
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seo stresses the importance of letting a “horse be a horse” in between shows in order to preserve happiness and healthiness. It’s so important to recognize that horses need time to rest and recuperate, like any other hard working person. The amount of effort that goes into creating a comfortable and familiar environment for these horses is truly impressive. The stables are set up the exact same way in every city, creating their usual home regardless of where they are. The horses always stay in groups of 4. Creating comfort and familiarity for the animals is a big priority for everyone involved in the show, and it shows in all of the contented horses they have. We saw an amazing demonstration by one of the trainers who did some liberty work for us. There were 9 horses that do the liberty work that have been working together for 5 years. The ca-
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maraderie and trust that these horses had with their trainer took years of hard work and dedication, evident in their incredible performances. Many riders talk about the lightness of aids, but to see it happen from the ground was breathtaking. The slightest step backwards would bring all 9 horses in to the circle in unison, and a step forward would drive them out again. The horses were so focused on their trainer, always waiting for their next instructions. Meanwhile, I’m lucky if I can get one horse to behave… Darren Charles, the Artistic Director of Odysseo, gave us a tour of the stage that was under construction at the time. It was breathtaking! I couldn’t imagine that this was a travelling showthey have an 18-ton merry-go-round, an 80-ton technical grid, and a three-story mountain built with rock, earth, and sand. The whole ground down below gets filled with water, creating a makeshift lake in the middle of the stage. And they have to haul all of that equipment from city to city! Gaitpost is very thankful for the chance to look at everything that happens behind the scenes to make Odysseo happen. It take an immense amount of planning, dedication, and www.gaitpost.com
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I was able to watch and help. Once the mare was broke to ride, I took lessons on her and as I was able to teach her to behave and become a beautiful little show horse; she was teaching me much more than any of the other horses I had ridden ever had. From then on, I realized that I did not want to just ride and show; I wanted to help horses improve themselves and their quality of life. Over the next few years I owned, rode, and trained many different horses, and even started a young Thoroughbred stallion that I had bought as a project. I have found training horses to be so rewarding and incomparable to anything else I have ever done. I have known for quite some time that I would like a career in training horses, and my goal is to get as much experience early on as possible. I’ve always enjoyed watching Trainers Challenges, and I was curious as to whether there were similar opportunities for teenage horse trainers to participate in. Like any teen these days, I went onto my phone and searched the internet. The first organization that I came upon was called the ‘Teens and Oregon Mustangs Training Challenge’. After researching it quite thoroughly, I realized that it sounded exactly like what I’d been looking for, and that the deadline for the 2017 challenge was that following week. I spent hours that night writing the applications and talking my parents into letting me apply for such a crazy endeavor. With the help of my wonderful teacher at my school, The Langley Equestrian Academy, I got my application sent off before the deadline. Monday, November 14: I received an email that I had been accepted as the first Canadian to compete in the ‘Teens and Oregon Mustangs Training Challenge’, a 98-day competition to bring an unhandled, wild mustang from a fearful animal to a willing and lovable partner on the ground, as well as under saddle. Not only does this organization support teens to pursue their passion for training horses, but it also helps promote the adoption of these beautiful animals by www.gaitpost.com
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proving to people just how much potential they possess. Saturday, December 3: My family arrived at the St. Paul’s Rodeo grounds in Marion County, Oregon, to bring home a wild horse. Most of the Mustangs there looked dirty, thin, and scared. In the pens, they were huddled in groups, not knowing that their lives were about to change for the better. I was assigned #2669. A big, bay mare, built very thick, with a long mane, tail, and forelock. The trailer was backed up to the gate, and she was chased in. She never once called for the other horses. She didn’t panic or kick at the trailer walls. She was brave and independent. Thursday, December 8: Verona arrived at my family’s farm in Langley, BC. Verona’s life started out within a herd of wild horses in Murderer’s Creek, Oregon. When she was about 2 years old, she was gathered by the BLM. She was eventu-
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ally labeled a ‘threestrike mustang’ and put in a corral with hundreds of others very similar to her. Three-strike Mustangs are adoptable by anyone, without having to fill out adoption papers, and without having to prove that you are a suitable horse owner. $25 and you can have yourself a mustang. The chances of Verona having been adopted out were very low, almost non-existent. She was a bay, ‘plainlooking’ horse who would have blended right in with all the other Mustangs who had ran out of adoption opportunities. #2669 was perfect for The 2017 Teens and Oregon Mustangs Training Challenge for just that reason. The organization had never sent a mustang over the border to Canada before, and the 2 year old horses, fresh off the range, who were intended for the competition, were not able to cross. Being a three-strike mustang, Verona could cross the border easily. And to her, although she could not understand this, that would be the equivalent of winning the lottery. She now has shelter during the rain and through the night, gets top quality hay as well as grain each morning and night, and is loved very much by everyone who comes to meet her. Over the first few weeks of having Verona at my farm, she learned to be patted and scratched all over, lead, brushed, and kissed on the nose. She is still very reserved, and not very trusting, but she is so smart. Canada’s Greatest Little Horse Mag
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I knew we would be taking everything very slowly. Verona had become accustomed to believing that humans only ever chased her where they wanted her to go; it is very hard for her to comprehend that they are also capable of caring for her and treating her with love and respect. After about a month and a half, I can now brush Verona daily, she wears a blanket almost all the time, she has her mane trimmed and braided, she turns on the haunches, lunges walk/ trot/canter both directions, and I have saddled and bridled her. She is learning that maybe, just maybe, humans are really not as mean and scary as she thought. Verona is improving every day, but she still has a long way to go. I am so grateful for the opportunity to give this horse a second chance at an enjoyable life, and make it worth living. I cannot wait to see what the next two months have in store for us. If you would like to get involved with the amazing organization which enabled me to be a part of this incredible journey, you can visit www. teensandoregonmustangs.org to donate to the organization, donate to a specific mustang and trainer competing in the challenge currently, or even apply to help out and train a mustang in future challenges. If you are interested in watching Verona and I compete at the Training Challenge, it will be held at the Northwest Horse Fair and Expo on March 24, 25, and 26 in Albany, Oregon. On March 26 at the fair, after the challenge, Verona will be bid off to the highest approved bidder. If you are interested in being approved to bid for the chance to own this incredible horse, follow her FaceBook page ‘Verona the Mustang’ and contact me to discuss. The capabilities and potential of this brave, beautiful, and intelligent breed amazes me every day. You will never truly understand just how special these horses are until you have the chance to spend time interacting with one. I am so grateful for this wonderful opportunity. Thank you so much for reading.
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he Mongolians are widely considered to be among the best horseman in the world. So, how do you measure horsemanship? For that matter, how do you measure beauty in a horse? In our North American culture, we value horsemanship in many forms, from show jumping and dressage, to rodeo events, cutting, horseracing, driving, liberty work and so much more. Our elite riders are masters at riding with precise, invisible aids and accomplishing high school maneuvers that appear effortless. In our developed countries, we value pedigree and conformation, show ring performance, and the horse’s athletic ability to perform a specific sport. Our horses and horsemen are very often ‘specialists’. Or we tend to view a horseman’s prowess based on his ability to start green horses beautifully or repair a troubled horse. In less developed countries, the measure of horsemanship can be quite different. My experiences throughout my time in Mongolia brought me more questions than answers where this is concerned. Let me share some of my observations from a horsewoman’s perspectives. In Mongolia, the horse is revered, and is considered a ‘status’ animal but this is very unlike our fancy show horses. There are no riding arenas or training centres, no on-call farriers and vets. Every rural family has horses, everyone in the family is a rider and that process begins as soon as a child is old enough to sit upright. By the time a child is 6 years old, he is eligible to compete in a 35-km full-out gallop endurance race. There is little regard for the child’s safety. As long as they can stick like glue and don’t weigh Riding with the Eagles continued on page 34
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Riding with the Eagles continued from page 33 very much, they MUST ride to represent the family tradition. While horses are ‘revered’ they are certainly not considered pets, or treated with affection. They are an important working animal, a part of ancient traditional practices. When that role is fulfilled, and the horse is too old or infirm to be ridden, they are slaughtered and every usable part of the animal has a purpose. Horse meat is considered the best meat and is served at most restaurants. It is said that ‘warm nosed’ animals such as the horse provide the only meat that can keep you warm in the long cold winters. The hair, hide and bones are used for many purposes. In the Mongolian tradition, young animals of any species are not killed for food. It is not logical in their view to destroy a young, useful life. For this reason, you will seldom see lamb served, only mutton. So, an accomplished rider in Mongolia is not the ‘put this horse in a beautiful frame’ kind of rider, but the kind of rider than can face any kind of terrain and adversity without coming off. After all there are no fences here, so it can be a very, very long walk home! Examples of the Mongolian riding tradition date back to the famous conqueror Genghis 34
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Khan. His soldier horsemen were known to hang from their horses’ sides at a full gallop while able to shoot with bow and arrow under the horses’ necks. Many of the festival games reflect this toughness, although truly it is a way of life in a culture where the most basic medical needs are seldom met. For example, there is a game known as “Dead Goat Polo” which involves two men on horseback. The event starts with a goat carcass held between them and when the whistle goes it is a tug of war to see who can pull the carcass away and deliver it to a circle. The sport is fast and rough, often concluding with the falling off of a rider or even horse and rider being pulled over in unison. Injuries are commonplace. Horsemanship? You be the judge! I was utterly fascinated by the riding equipment, which like many things in Mongolia has not changed in 2000 years or more. The saddles are light weight and sit high up off the horse’s back, with relatively short stirrups allowing the rider to stand up with ease. I cannot help thinking this is also a necessity as the horses are usually under 14.2hh and the riders often tall. The front and back ‘cinch’ of the saddle are made of braided horsehide and each one is little more than an inch in width.
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The horsehide bridles are even more interesting. No buckles or fasteners are used, the bridle is all one strip of rawhide, tied in knots to produce a ‘one size fits all’ approach in what seems to be a hybrid between a bridle and rope halter. Beginning at age 10 children are taught how to make rawhide bridles. The bits are hand forged rough iron, all the same 10” width single jointed snaffle with a strong curve fitting the shape of the horse’s head. The bit sits very low in the mouth with no pressure on the bars and when the reins are engaged there is equal pressure on the noseband and bit. When it is time for your horse to graze you simply slip the bit out of the horse’s mouth and the large bit becomes the bottom part of the noseband. Presto! You have a halter. I was so taken with this set up that I purchased a bridle in the local market (no tack shops in Mongolia). While there, I tried a sip of the popular fermented mares’ milk, or “airag”. I definitely prefer the yak milk tea! I have tried this bridle on my horses at home. Both are adopted Alberta Mustangs which coincidentally share similar genetics to the Altai horses. At first my horses did not understand the www.gaitpost.com
placement of the low hanging bit, and for me the feel was quite different, but once they learned how to react to the new types of pressure, we all found it to be a positive experience. The great thing about horses is that we are always learning! IN SEARCH OF THE PRZEWALSKI’S HORSES… No trip to Mongolia would be complete without an adventure into Hustai National Park to see the re-wilded “Takhi” or Przewalski horses. The rough four-wheel drive trek leaves Ulaanbaatar and goes towards the eroded mountains of the Tov province. Along the way, we passed several large groups of domesticated horses, some of which were clearly hybrids that had crossed with the Przewalskis. Near to the park a large colourful group of domestic Mongolian horses came galloping over the hills followed by a motor cycle rider. What a strange juxtaposition! He stopped to visit with us and allowed me to take a portrait shot of his lovely weathered face, after which he zoomed off after his horses again and out of sight. The drive ended at the Hustai visitors’ centre
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Riding with the Eagles continued from page 35 where field biologists helped explain the history of their protected wild horses. The ‘takhi’ (which means ‘spirit’ or ‘worthy of worship’) is the only never-domesticated horse. It has the same fierce temperament as its equid cousin the zebra and none have ever been ridden. All ‘takhi’ have the striking dun colour with primitive markings (shoulder and leg stripes, dorsal stripe). This tawny colour blends perfectly with the brown grasses of the steppes. They have a distinctive Roman nose and short upright mane. Being able to see these horses was a pleasure far greater than I could have imagined. I felt transported to another time as we toured through the foothills and rocky outcrops of
the park. Strong winds were almost constant and the fog rolled in and out at will. They are elusive, but the guides know where to find them. Once extinct in the wild, and only saved from extinction through captive breeding programs, the ‘takhi’ horse is now thriving and has grown from a marginal herd of 31 animals (only 12 reproducing) to almost 2000 world-wide. Hustai National Park is home to about 350 ‘takhi’ with the other groups not far away in western Mongolia, China and Russia. Local biologists track the horses with radio collars and check all herds twice a day. They are exceedingly proud of the breeding program with 800 foals having been born since the re-wilding began in 1990. Capturing images of these horses was a beautiful way to end my trip. Since learning from different horse cultures in places like Mongolia, I have come to redefine my ideas about what constitutes equine beauty and horsemanship. My time in Mongolia has left me with many questions, and I will return to continue this exploration. Would you like to join me?
ABOUT DEBRA GARSIDE Debra Garside was formerly one of Canada’s most accredited coaches and hunter jumper riders. After retiring from horse sport in 2008, she has pursued a career as professional nature and cultural photographer. Her images have garnered international acclaim including a polar bear image now hanging in the Smithsonian National Natural History Museum in Washington, DC. Debra is currently offering photography adventure tours to Sable Island, Mongolia and other horse-oriented locations, as well as weekend workshops in Alberta to see the wild horses there. 36
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“The Mongolian Horse Adventure trip now being offered in September 2017 is an itinerary specifically gear towards horse enthusiasts. Beginner through advanced photographers will hone their skills and be presented with photo and educational opportunities seldom offered to the public. Join me for this wonderful adventure!” For more info please visit her website at www.truenorthfineimages.com or find her on facebook. Trip enquiries can also be made to tnfineimages@gmail.com or by calling Debra directly at 403-617-0588.
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DISCIPLINEREPORTS What’s Happening in all the Disciplines Eric Lamaze and Houston won the $35,000 Ruby et Violette WEF Challenge Cup Round III on Thursday, January 26, at the Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington, FL.
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the jump-off. Lamaze’s last victory came in the b300,000 Rolex Top Ten Final in Geneva, Switzerland, in December, where Musette was also the course designer. Lamaze once again found his way to victory over the shortened jump-off course for the WEF Challenge Cup Round III, leaving all the rails in place and stopping the
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STEFAN LAFRENTZ/FEI Spain’s Eduardo Alvarez Aznar galloped to victory with Rokfeller de Pleville Bois Margot in the 11th leg of the Longines FEI World Cup Jumping 2016/2017 Western European League in Zurich, Switzerland.
Discipline Reports continued from page 37 clock in 40.55 seconds to push U.S. Olympic team silver medalist Leslie Howard into second with a time of 41.38 riding Gentille van Spieveld. Lamaze’s winning mount was Houston, a tenyear-old grey Belgian Warmblood stallion (Heartbreaker x Corofino) owned by Andy and Carlene Ziegler’s Artisan Farms. “Houston is an up and coming horse that is part of the Artisan Farms team of horses,” said Lamaze, who added an individual bronze in Rio to the individual gold and team silver medals he won at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. “He’s a horse that really came on strong towards the end of the year last year and did some great things. He’s got all the talent in the world. When you have a string of horses that can go fast, like Fine Lady and Rosana du Park, he never truly had a chance to show off last year, but he was getting some great mileage at a lot of competitions. This is his time to step up, and we couldn’t be happier with how he’s coming along.” “Every horse develops on its own schedule and in its own time, and it’s really important to have owners who understand the process and are patient,” continued Lamaze, who is currently ranked number eight in the world. “The Zieglers are wonderful that way, and really understand the sport. A lot of the time we invest years, and the owners invest time and money, into bringing these horses along, so it’s nice when you finally get there. I plan on using Houston all along on this circuit; I think you’ll see a lot of him.”
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ALVAREZ AZNAR DARES TO WIN AT LONGINES LEG IN ZURICH A daring ride gave Spain’s Eduardo Alvarez Aznar victory in the 11th leg of the Longines FEI World Cup Jumping 2016/2017 Western European League in Zurich, Switzerland. In a ninehorse jump-off against the clock, the 33-year-old rider threw caution to the wind with a thrilling run with Rokfeller de Pleville Bois Margot that stopped the clock in the winning time of 36.20 seconds. “He’s not a horse I normally ride so quickly, so I took a chance today and I’m so happy because it paid off!” Aznar said after posting his first points on the series table. Runner-up was last man into the ring, Austria’s Max Kuhner with Cornet Kalua, while Colombia’s Carlos Enrique Lopez Lizarazo claimed third spot with the ever-brave Admara. Swiss course designer, Guido Balsiger, gave the 38 starters plenty to think about in the first round and many struggled to negotiate the lefthand turn to the triple combination at fence 10, often meeting the opening triple bar on a very deep distance, while the penultimate one-strided double also proved influential. Rio Olympic team gold medallist Roger Yves Bost from France took a spectacular fall with Sangria du Coty when the mare attempted to tackle the middle element of the triple combination on a single stride instead of two, but they left the arena unscathed. ERIC LAMAZE AND FINE LADY 5 WIN $130,000 ADEQUAN GRAND PRIX Canada’s Eric Lamaze won the $130,000 CSI3* Adequan Grand Prix riding Fine Lady 5, on Saturday night, January 28, to claim his second victory of the week at the Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington, FL. Hot off his victory in Thursday’s $35,000 Ruby et Violette WEF Challenge Cup Round III riding Houston, Lamaze returned to the winner’s circle on Saturday night after capturing the $130,000 CSI3* Adequan Grand Prix with Fine Lady 5, his individual bronze medal partner at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games.
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Forty-three of the world’s top riders lined out for Saturday night’s competition, jumping tracks set by Belgian course designer Luc Musette. Seven posted clear rounds to advance to the alldeciding jump-off. The first three competitors had each incurred a rail when Lamaze entered the International Arena and put the first clear round on the board in a time of 40.26 seconds. Meredith Michaels-Beerbaum, who claimed a bronze medal as part of the German team in Rio, was next to challenge, and appeared to be giving Lamaze a run for his money before stopping the clock in 40.79 seconds riding Comanche 28. The final challenger, Sergio Alvarez Moya of Spain, who is making his Winter Equestrian Festival debut, also looked to be on track to catch Lamaze’s time before crossing the timers in 40.80 seconds to place third riding G&C Unicstar d’Laumone. “Every time I make a plan for her, she just seems to rise to the occasion,” said Lamaze of the 14-year-old Hanoverian mare (Forsyth x Drosselklang II) “She’s become a horse you can really rely on, and know that she will be ready when it counts. This was a difficult course, but she’s done some very big classes lately. It was hard, but, for her, it was a little bit of an easier class.” The $130,000 CSI3* Adequan Grand Prix marked Fine Lady 5’s first competition of the year, having closed out the 2016 season by winning the b300,000 Rolex Top Ten Final in Geneva, Switzerland.
Eric Lamaze won the $130,000 CSI3* Adequan Grand Prix to claim his second victory of the week at the Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington, FL.
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ARND BRONKHORST/FEI The world no. 1 partnership of Germany’s Isabell Werth and the fabulous mare Weihegold secured their third win of the FEI World Cup Dressage 2016/2017 Western European League in Amsterdam (NED).
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Dressage 2016/2017 Western European League in Amsterdam (NED). Having produced a personal-best score to top the line-up at the second leg of the series in Lyon (FRA) in October, they fell just short of that when also securing pole position at the next round in Stuttgart (GER) the following month. Here, however, their Freestyle mark of 90.720 percent is the highest ever achieved by the 47-year-old rider who is widely acclaimed as the most medalled equestrian Olympian of all time. Runners-up were the winners of the previous leg at London Olympia, Great Britain’s Carl Hester and Nip Tuck, while Sweden’s Patrik Kittel produced an inspired ride with the delightful mare Deja to slot into third. Dutch riders filled the next five places, headed up by 2010 FEI World Cup Dressage champion Edward Gal who slotted into fourth with Glock’s Voice and 2016 title-holders Hans-Peter Minderhoud and Glock’s Flirt in fifth. Gal was first to post a score over 80 percent when 11th to go of the 15 starters. And, next into the ring, Minderhoud looked set to overtake him with some wonderful work from his 16-year-old gelding until it fell apart for this pair in the closing stages. Kittel’s test just bubbled with excitement as his magical mare danced to the strains of Stevie Wonder to go out in front with a mark of 80.269 but then, with consummate ease, Werth raised the game with a performance that was in a class of its own. She said afterwards that this was
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her “very best Freestyle”, and that’s quite a statement from the six-time Olympic gold medallist who took the first of her two FEI World Cup titles back in 1992. The roars of approval for her score were still ringing out as, last to go, Hester entered the arena with Nip Tuck who gave him “the nicest feeling I’ve had in a test with him — ever!” posting 83.325 for second spot. But it was Werth who stole the hearts of the crowd who gave her, and her 12-year-old mare, a noisy standing ovation. “I’m so happy, this is our best form ever and I hope to save that for as long as I can! We are becoming safer with the music, more confident and together with it, this was really a perfect day!” she said. Werth has now moved to the top of the Western European League table ahead of Hester in second and Ireland’s Judy Reynolds in third, and the German rider looks to be a favourite for the title when the series Final gets underway in Omaha, Nebraska (USA) in eight weeks’ time. ANOTHER WIN FOR GRAVES AT 2017 ADEQUAN GLOBAL DRESSAGE FESTIVAL Laura Graves (USA) and Verdades, 2016 Rio Olympic Games bronze medalists, took their second victory gallop of the 2017 season in the “Friday Night Stars” FEI Grand Prix Freestyle CDI-W, presented by U.S. PRE Association, at the Adequan Global Dressage Festival (AGDF).
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Laura Graves (USA) and her 2016 Rio Olympic Games mount, Verdades, a 2002 Dutch Warmblood gelding (Florett AS x Liwilarda) owned by Graves, topped the leader board once again tonight, with a show stopping performance and a score of 80.728%. Graves’ and Verdades’ performance marks the sixth time that a score of 80% or above has been recorded at AGDF, and the pair holds three of those scores. “This horse has a heart of gold, and he loves to come out here. There is nothing that I can really take credit for. I’d like to say that he was born this way and maybe I've nurtured it or not taken it out of him, but he's just a magical character,” said Graves, who also won the FEI Grand Prix CDI-W, presented by Yeguada de Ymas, as well as Friday night’s Owner and Groom Awards. Of her ride and her time back at AGDF, she commented, “It certainly feels good to start the season on an 80%. That’s been our goal by the end of a lot of our previous seasons, so that’s great. It just feels so good to be back here at the Adequan Global Dressage Festival. I’ve ridden in a lot of stadiums now, and there is nothing compared to this.” The second place finish of the night was awarded to Tinne Vilhelmson Silfvén (SWE) and her mount Paridon Magi, a 2003 Swedish Warmblood gelding (Don Primero x Napoli x Napoleon 625) owned by Lövsta Stuteri, with a 77.517%. “I was very pleased with Magi today. I just wanted to make sure the judges were awake, so I drifted a little from my floor plan in the beginning to scare them a bit,” she joked. “Because of
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that I couldn't get the highest grade myself, but the horse was super tonight. It’s a great atmosphere to ride in here, so it was nice.” Arlene “Tuny” Page (USA) and Woodstock, a 2003 Dutch Warmblood gelding (Havel x Mirania) owned by Page, rounded out the top three with a score of 74.020%. Judge Lee Tubman said of the new Degree of Difficulty scoring used in the freestyle, “The new system that has been established, (and) overall I think this will work very well. I’m happy to have been a part of it tonight and to have a better un-
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The 1st place for Boyd Exell (AUS) and his Four-in-Hand team in the FEI World Cup Driving qualification, Leipzig - Partner Pferd 2017.
Discipline Reports continued from page 41 derstanding, and I look forward to working with it again in the future.” Allyn Mann, Director of Adequan, said, “After all of these years, it just continues to be one of the most enjoyable experiences ever. There are great people, great horses.” The night also featured a special retirement ceremony for two-time Olympic PRE stallion Grandioso (Adelante x Sevillano IX), owned by Kim Boyer. The stallion competed for the Spanish team with rider Daniel Martin Dockx (ESP) at the London Olympics in 2012, and then again at Rio in 2016. DRESSAGE RESULTS FEI WORLD CUP DRESSAGE 2016/2017 WESTERN EUROPEAN LEAGUE IN AMSTERDAM (NED) RESULTS: 1, Weihegold Old (Isabell Werth) GER 90.720; 2, Nip Tuck (Carl Hester) GBR 83.325; 3, Deja (Patrik Kittel) SWE 80.269; 4, Glock’s Voice (Edward Gal) NED 80.425; 5, Glock’s Flirt (Hans Peter Minderhoud) NED 79.610; 6, Apache (Emmelie Scholtens) NED 78.016; 7, Cennin (Madeleine Witte-Vrees) NED 77.649; 8. Zippo (Patrick van der Meer) NED 75.320; 9, Tiamo (Jorinde Verwimp) BEL 75.095; 10. Zaire-E (Jessica von Bredow-Werndl) GER 75.055; 11, Foco Loco W (Borja Carrascosa) ESP 74.170; 12, Rustique (Mai Tofte Olesen) DEN 72.399; 13, Don Gregorius (Inna Logutenkova) UKR 71.121; 14, Amorak (Stephanie Brieussel) FRA 68.904; 15, Lorenzo (Severo Jesus Jurado Lopez) ESP Elim.FINAL RESULTS: FEI GRAND PRIX FREESTYLE CDI-W, PRESENTED BY U.S. PRE ASSOCIATION Place, Rider, Nationality, Horse, Horse Information: Judge E%, Judge H%, Judge C%, Judge M%, Judge B%, Total %; 1. Laura Graves (USA), Verdades, 2002 Dutch Warmblood gelding by Florett AS x Liwilarda owned by Laura Graves: 81.860%, 78.140%, 79.055%, 80.740%, 83.845%, 80.728%; 2. Tinne Vilhelmson Silfvén (SWE), Paridon Magi, 2003 Swedish Warmblood gelding by Don Primero x Napoli x Napoleon 625 owned by Lovsta Stuteri: 77.530%, 77.165%, 76.985%, 78.530%, 77.375%, 77.517%; 3. Arlene Page (USA), Woodstock, 2003 Dutch Warmblood gelding by Havel x Mirania owned by Arlene Page: 75.050%, 74.295%, 74.350%, 72.250%, 74.155%, 74.020%; 4. Brittany Fraser-Beaulieu (CAN), All In, 2005 KWPN gelding by Tango x Leontine x Damiro owned by Brittany Fraser-Beaulieu: 74.490%, 72.950%, 74.200%, 74.575%, 71.935%, 73.630%; 5. Juan Matute Guimon (ESP), Don Diego Ymas, 2003 Warmblood gelding by Don Frederico x Wie Platine x Wolkenstein II owned by Juan F Matute: 73.915%, 73.475%, 75.720%, 74.225%, 70.700%, 73.607%; 6. Jan Ebeling (USA), FRH Rassolini, 2003 Hanoverian stallion by Rubioso N x Sweetheart owned by Vantage Equestrian Group: 72.610%, 70.730%, 71.720%, 72.625%, 72.470%, 72.031%; 7. Charlotte Jorst (USA), Kastel's Akeem Foldager, 2002 Danish Warmblood gelding by Akinos x Lobelia Foldager x Loran owned by Kastel Denmark: 73.740%, 72.200%, 69.645%, 71.520%, 71.280%, 71.677%; 8. Jacqueline Brooks (CAN), D Niro, 1998 Swedish Warmblood gelding by D day x Alitalia x Napoleon 625 owned by Brookhaven Dressage Inc.: 68.935%, 71.180%, 72.910%, 72.425%, 68.060%, 70.702%.
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BOYD EXELL DOMINATES LEIPZIG It was the most exciting battle you could think of at the FEI World Cup Driving leg in Leipzig. In the end, Australia’s Boyd Exell won with two tenths of a second advantage in front of Swiss driver Jerome Voutaz. Third place was for Dutchman Ijsbrand Chardon. All three of them showed clear rounds in the drive off. After seven out of eight legs, Exell and Chardon are now together on the top of the World Cup Ranking list with 27 points. Koos des Ronde following with 25 points. Because Exell had a wild card for Leipzig, second placed Voutaz, earned a full ten points and is now in fifth place with 20 points. “Leipzig is definitely one of my favourite shows”, explained Exell and added laughing. “Even if the result was closer than I wanted it to be.” Exell ended up third in the first round after having the fastest time but one ball down in an obstacle. So he was the first to go in the drive off. “On that position I only had one chance: to drive clear and put some pressure on the other drivers.” It was the third win for Exell in Leipzig after the World Cup final in 2011 and 2016. Jerome Voutaz was undeniably happy about being second behind the three-time World Cup winner from Australia. “I have been second in Leipzig behind Boyd last year and I am very happy to be so close to him this year. That alone is not easy. And next year I will try again to beat him”, said Voutaz with a smile. Conversely, Ijsbrand Chardon started with bad luck in the driving competitions of Leipzig. During the first day, he had big problems with his reins and finished up last. He then had to go first in the FEI World Cup Driving competition on Sunday, where he did a very fast round with one ball down, but ended up second in the first round.
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BCLM Pony Club News for March 2017 canadianponyclub.org | bclm.ponyclub.ca WHAT DOES THE 2017 BC LOWER MAINLAND LOOK LIKE FOR OUR PONY CLUB MEMBERS? First out of the gate: Regional Quiz, this year being held on Saturday, Feb. 25, in Langley. Our only regional event that does not physically involve horses, our members will spend the day competing in teams, pitting their accumulated equine knowledge against that of their peers, with the top four C2 and top four A/B members earning spots on our National Quiz team. Prince Philip Games (PPG) start up in April, and four “playdates” are scheduled which carry in to June. Always an exciting event to watch, this year’s dates are April 23, May 14, June 4, and June 18. Regional Show Jump is May 27-28. Our show features classes and divisions from ground poles all the way up to 3’6”, and will have a Medals Qualifying division for members to try for a berth on our National Show Jump team to represent BCLM against riders from all across Canada. BCLM Regional Rally is an introduction to three phase Eventing for our members; this year being held at MREC July 20-23. Each team of riders has a support team of grooms and a team captain, and all work together to display Loyalty, Character, and Sportsmanship while looking after their teammates and their equine partners. Our Regional Dressage event is this year being held at Island 22 on September 23 & 24. Always a Pony Club favourite, this show is a superb way to complete a summer full of riding and training. To find out more information on how to become involved in this amazing equine centered organization, please contact Tracy Carver at (778) 999-7400. For information, contact Tracy Carver | 778-999-7400 | bclmponyclub@gmail.com
Newsletter | March 2017 Jump Alberta Society is a grassroots not-for-profit charitable Alberta corporation. For membership information, contact: JUMP ALBERTA | 197, 132-250 Shawville Blvd. S.E., Calgary, AB T2Y 2Z7, jumpalberta@gmail.com
Congratulations to ALL the Jump Alberta 2016 Champions! Best wishes to all members for a successful 2017 show season
2017 JUMP ALBERTA MEMBERSHIP *2017 Membership renewal is processed through the AEF Website*
UPCOMING EVENTS: MARK YOUR CALENDARS! April 21st - Jump Alberta Trainer Night (Calgary) April 22nd - Jump Alberta Trainer Night (Edmonton) August 13th and 14 - Jump Alberta Casino Fundraiser November 18th and 19th - Jump Alberta Symposium (host venue Amberlea Meadows)
Thank You JUMP CANADA for your support with our programs For more info & forms, visit www.JumpAlberta.com | jumpalberta@gmail.com www.gaitpost.com
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Canada’s Greatest Little Horse Mag
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