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in memoriam

RAMSON 1995-2014 Ramson and Brian Morton winning the 2011 $15,000 USHJA Hunter Derby at Evergreen, Washington.

Ramson, You are dearly missed and loved by everyone at Cobblestone Farm.

We wish to extend our heart-felt gratitude to our veterinarian, Dr. Kristin Poirier of Wise Vet Services, and our Barn Manager, Shirley Hedgecoe, for providing the best care possible for Ramson at the end of his life.

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contents featureS 20 a Shining Star: orion (1996–2014)

by Karen Robinson

22 behind barn doors: riverlands equestrian

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by Jessica Lefroy

departmentS 8 tidbits Year of the horse 16 buyer’s guide Go Green For St. Patrick’s Day

28 on coaching how To choose a mentor

30 pony club celebration Of Education conference a Success!

32 clinic review horse council Bc’s 2014 Dressage Through The Levels Symposium a hit!

36 industry news Feds Invest In Key Export markets For canadian-Bred horses

40 discipline reports Déjà Vu For

Tiffany Foster & Victor In $125,000 WEF challenge cup

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ON THE COVER: Vancouver’s Tiffany Foster and Victor claimed victory in the $125,000 Ruby et Violette WEF Challenge Cup Round V – Section B held Thursday, February 6, at the FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington, FL.Photo: Sportfot Photography.

“we are honoured to find ourselves in the top 3 for the third year running and being there in the room for the announcement was amazing,” Chris Pack from Thunderbird Show Park noted after attending the narg annual meeting in wellington, fl. “but it’s all about coming home to share it with the team that makes it happen!” See Page 15

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Year of the Horse It’s the Year of the Horse, and no matter the age, child or “vintage”, we all need to remember the joy of horses. When things get difficult, whether in training or elsewhere, recapture that feeling whenever you can, put yourself back on track, and remember why we do what we do with these amazing animals.

a magical day Isauro Flores sent this glowing review of Odysseo to Tidbits to share with everyone. His bounding enthusiasm for what he witnessed behind the scenes is as much a pleasure to read as Odysseo was to witness.

“Thanks to Ingrid going to adjust the County Saddle used by the main rider who does the Dressage solo at Odysseo, we were invited to stay and live a day in horse heaven. From 0800 to 2300 hours we witnessed the training, dedication and love that go into producing such a 8

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show. Imagine being surrounded by passionate horse men and women working with their steeds, practicing and fine tuning their craft. During their ‘gymnastic’ time every rider is mounted on their horse to work for a full hour at the walk — flexions, shoulder in, travers, and demi volts.

Heaven. A place where they still value the walk.

Then the new horse arrivals were trained for their loose work routine, one at a time, patiently and lovingly taught to come, move, or follow.

No wonder the horses perform so well. They are

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Behind the scenes at Odysseo.

The new Malaysian stamp.

making fools of themselves in public! Enough already — no one really cares! Give us sports heroes any day.

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An Excellent Vintage Vintage Riders First Aid Clinic.

Tidbits continued from page 8 given the time and methodical training required to form a strong bond.

After all the practice came the actual show.

We were up at the control centre with headphones listening to the cues for light, horses, and riders — the synchrony was mesmerizing, and all in French with the corresponding sense of humour!

These horses lead an amazing life. They go out several times per day for walks and short training sessions. They are allowed to be horses and the performers are horsemen before they are showmen. They train them so well and have such a bond with their horses that the horses give their all, willingly. What a treat – Odysseo is a testament to the giving nature of horses, and to human and horse becoming one.”

Stamping Horses Every year is the year of the horse as far as I am concerned, but Malaysia has come up with a lovely stamp celebrating the horse. It is great to see so much mention of the horse in mainstream media – let’s hope the horse will eventually become as much a part of our culture as it is of the U.K. and Europe, where top riders are the household names, and not spoiled, entitled celebrities

Kendra Kowalski let Tidbits know that the Vintage Riders Club is off to a good start for 2014. At an Equine Emergency First Aid workshop, hosted by Lisa MacBurney of Dragonfly Acres, twenty members spent two days in the barn practicing their skills. Everyone came home with new first aid kits, and the hopes that they wouldn’t have to use them too soon! The ladies learned many essential procedures and they made notes in the makeshift classroom of chairs set in a cleaned out double horse stall. Very tolerant horses were much appreciated. Everyone received a manual and was served a very good lunch and all agreed that this clinic was a great start to the New Year.

QMS Spreads the Word Queen Margaret’s School is letting everyone know that they have new QMS Pony Club Entrance Scholarship. Announced at the US Tidbits continued on page 12

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Equestrian team would also like to say congratulations to Catherine Rankin (Grade 10), Kassidy Keith (Grade 10) and head Coach Cheryl Keith.

All three riders were recently recognized at the BCHJA awards banquet in Burnaby, BC for their accomplishments during the 2013 season.

BCHjA award winners Catherine Rankin

and Kassidy Keith.

National Pony Club Conference in Portland,

Tidbits continued from page 10 Oregon recently, awards up to $1,000 toward tuition are being offered to eligible US and Canadian Pony Club members entering QMS in September. Coach Sarah Melling thoroughly enjoyed the warm welcome extended by the Pony Club community while meeting with prospective QMS students at this event. The QMS

alWayS remember… …what it means to love and be loved by a horse. Elise Duke and her mom Jenny wrote this blog entry for Hawley Bennett-Awad’s website, and what a great reminder of the joy of horses.

What a fabulous road you are on, Elise!

“An act of sheer luck brought Hawley and my daughter, Elise, together. My husband and I were driving along all the horse ranches near Galway Downs in search of a new riding stable for Elise. We saw a lone rider on the side of the road and we asked her if she knew anyone who would teach a 7 year old. She told us that she taught lessons and she gave me her name. Being new to the Eventing world, I had no clue who she Tidbits continued on page 14

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Poppy Lane Farms is proud to welcome Papalia Training to the barn.

Papalia Training works with students from beginners to elite riders in the Hunter, Jumper, and Equitation rings. Trainer Ashley Papalia has a myriad of successes in local and international competitions. Her experience and knowledge shows in her effectiveness as a trainer and rider as she builds students and horses from foundational skills to more advanced work. Papalia Training is adept at developing young horses into top prospects, with past clients winning top placings in major competitions across North America.

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A little girl’s dream come true — Elise duke and Cookie.

Tidbits continued from page 12 was. She had to spell her name twice for me! Elise began taking lessons from Hawley shortly after our encounter. Hank (Livingstone) was her lesson horse! She was such a lucky girl! Hank was amazing. He took great care of her. He responded well

and was very patient with her. You could see it in his big, beautiful brown eyes that he knew he was carrying precious cargo. Elise fell in love with the sport and was convinced that she wanted to be a champion Eventer, just like Hawley. That’s when our lives changed.

Shortly after that, Hawley told us that she found a great pony for Elise. Hawley told us that the pony was a sweetheart and would take Elise to the next level. I trust Hawley immensely, so I knew that this was the right move. Five days later, there was a beautiful Connemara pony waiting for my daughter. Hawley knew exactly how she wanted to present the pony to Elise. The great thing about Hawley is that she remembers what it’s like to be a little girl in love with horses.

Hawley brought Elise over to the stall and….SURPRISE!!! It was a day our whole family will never forget. Elise is in love!!! We’ll be happy no matter what she decides to do, but as far as Hawley goes, she will always be our friend we found on the side of the road.”

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HEADLINEneWS Bit by Bit NARG NAMES THuNdERBiRd SHOW PARK SECONd BEST EQuESTRiAN FACiLiTY February 11, 2014: at their annual meeting held on last week, the north american riders group (narg) named the top 25 equestrian facilities on the continent. for the third year in a row, thunderbird show park ranked high, reclaiming the number two spot behind spruce meadows. chris pack, vice president of tournament operations represented tbird at the event in wellington, fl. “we are honoured to find ourselves in the top 3 for the third year running and being there in the room for the announcement was amazing,” pack noted. “but it’s all about coming home to share it with the team that makes it happen!” thunderbird’s ranking is based on an overall points score for everything from footing and stabling, to course design and ceremonies. in narg’s words,“thunderbird is spruce meadows with a homey feeling.” the narg evaluation also notes thunderbird’s commitment annual improvements, impeccably maintained

footing, tremendous exhibitor experience and stabling facilities as highlights for competitors. thunderbird brings some of north america’s most celebrated riders to langley, bc each summer. having hosted canadian olympic medalists, eric lamaze, ian millar and Jill henselwood, alongside usa olympian rich fellers and international competitors, andres rodriguez (ven), mathew williams (aus), John perez (col) and nayel nassar (egy), each season turns news competitors into family. the equestrian industry contributes more than $750 million annually to the british columbia economy, of which thunderbird show park plays a significant role. the 2013 season featured two world cup events that drew competitors from eight nations to the pacific northwest. with an evolving showcase of events and the largest annual prizing in their history, over $850,000, the park is set for another tremendous year.

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THEbanner HaWley bennett-aWad clinic What are the ingredients for a great weekend? Take a bunch of enthusiastic Eventers, place them in a perfect footing covered arena, add one dozen or so brightly coloured jumps, and finally, add a 2 time Olympic-level coach and watch the transformations happen.

On February 8th and 9th , 2014 Nikki Ayers of Harmony Farms Eventing in Langley hosted a very successful jump clinic with the very talented Canadian Olympian, Eventer Hawley BennettAwad. My group of four riders started after lunch so we were able to warm up and scope out the jumps. Nothing too daunting that made Juno and I want to run and hide but it did appear to make one think. When Hawley arrived with her bright pink snow pants and puffy white jacket, she had us introduce ourselves then right to work.

Our first exercise, Hawley had us start on a circle with two jumps spaced evenly apart for the

rider to navigate the horse to either get seven or eight canter strides. Hawley would request the number and would coach us through it. This was good to get the rider to think of line, pace, balance, shortening and lengthening. Not as easy as it may seem! I would not be wrong to say that, as that is how the rest of the exercises went. Personally, I enjoy the technicality of a good jump course, I may not be able to produce perfection in the first round but the skills you have or think you have shine through. That is what makes a great coach like Hawley, she sees where one is struggling and explains what you need to do, and to do it with ease. As Hawley said, “you are only riding your horse for one hour a day, ride with accuracy.”

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Banner continued from page 17 When I arrived on day two, it was busy at Harmony Farms, as there was a plethora of trucks and trailers everywhere. Well I have to say, “Hats off to you Nikki, you were able to safely navigate the many trucks and trailers with ease and were able to keep the flow of traffic going. You have many talents!”

When Juno and I entered the arena on day two, we were greeted with a ‘skinny’. As I knew this was part of the venue for the day it did not make it any easier to digest. I had an eek and a woo hoo, all in the same breath. Hawley had us working on bending lines and on skinnies. The lesson was about accuracy and control. After each round Hawley would talk to you, and make you feel like you could do this, then have you repeat once, maybe twice, until it flowed.

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you to all that were involved behind the scenes.

Finally, but deservingly, a big hug to you Juno, for being a great partner. See you on the CrossCountry field. — Submitted by Lisa Payne canadianS in florida After Karen Pavicic’s very successful season last year with Don Daiquiri, and in light of the pair’s talent and bright future, Equine Canada gave Karen a travel grant to compete at the Global Dressage Festival in Wellington FLA. And so the adventure began!

Kat Southam and her DWB gelding Zemeo were first to leave. With Kat’s Dad, Wilson, behind the wheel, they drove Karen’s rig 7,746 km in 7 days. Next to hit the road was Ashley Moore, who flew with the most precious cargo, her horse Bjorn H and Don Daiquiri. They landed safely in Florida on Jan 3. Karen arrived on Jan 8th and the story begins!

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A Shining Star Orion (1996 – 2014)

By Karen Robinson

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n their four years together, Alberta native Pia Fortmuller and Orion put themselves on the Dressage world map, competing at some of Europe’s most famous venues, including Aachen. Pia’s goal for Orion this year was to be a member of the Canadian Dressage Team at the World Equestrian Games in Normandy, France. At 18 years old, Orion was as fit and sound as he’d ever been. “Orion was in fabulous shape,” says Pia. “At our last international competition we won the Grand Prix.”

But horses are a heartbreaking combination of strength and fragility. On January 19, 2014 Pia lost Orion to colic that was discovered in surgery to have been caused by intestinal tumours.

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A Timid Warrior Pia’s and Orion’s paths were separate but parallel for a number of years before she purchased him as her first Grand Prix horse. Bred in Holland at Hoeve Livonia, Orion was by one of the world’s most successful Dressage sires, Jazz, and out of a Consul mare. Imported to North America as a stallion, Orion was purchased by Patricia Hatch as a four year old. Having developed some undesirable stallion behaviours by the time he was six, he was gelded before moving into Top Fox Farm in Langley, where he would eventually develop into Leslie Reid’s second Olympic horse.

Having had a late start to his training, and possessing what Leslie calls “an incredible flight instinct”, Orion was a challenging horse in the early

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days. Langley horse trainer Dean Kucey spent a number of months working with Orion when Leslie was away in Europe campaigning Mark toward his Olympic performance in 2004. Leslie also credits her protégé Ashleigh Luca-Tyson for being a valuable link in Orion’s development.

“Ashleigh rode him for a year and showed him.

She helped me a great deal when I had him in Arizona, and rode him through some tough times.”

Throughout the period that Orion was gradually beginning to show the qualities that would make him a Grand Prix horse, Pia was training at Top Fox Farm with Leslie. She completed her BA at Simon Fraser University while riding, teaching and learning at Top Fox for five years. “During the time I was at Leslie’s, I remember how much I admired Orion; he was always a horse that captivated my attention,” says Pia. “But I would never have thought that I would be so honoured to call such a special horse my teammate one day.” Although she frequently picked up rides on various horses at Top Fox, Pia rode Orion only once. “When I rode passage with him (it was Orion’s absolute strength), it was pure inspiration to feel such talent,” she remembers. When Leslie and Orion competed at the 2008 Olympics in Hong Kong, Pia and her mother Dagmar were in the stands cheering them on. Following the Olympics, Orion was delivered to Steffen Peters in San Diego to be sold. Pia didn’t expect to see him again.

THE STARS ALiGN When her studies were finished, Pia sought Leslie’s advice about her riding career. Leslie told her she should go to Germany to further her riding. She put Pia in touch with her long-time friend Leonie Bramall, a rider originally from Vancouver who has developed an incredibly successful training and competition career in northern Germany. It was Pia’s decision to accept an invitation to take her horses to Leonie’s stable that would bring Orion back into her life. After spending nearly two years in California, Orion had not sold. Leslie decided to send him to Leonie with the plan that he would be campaigned in Europe and sold there. When Pia travelled www.gaitpost.com

to Germany with her three horses, Orion went with them. Leonie quickly identified Orion’s talent, and she encouraged Pia and her mother to consider buying him as a first Grand Prix horse.

“He was 13 at the time and I was a little nervous about taking on an ‘older’ horse, but I remember ever so clearly a conversation I had with Leslie,” says Pia. “The one thing that Leslie guaranteed was that Orion was one tough cookie and would hold up to every challenge I presented him with.

Leslie was most certainly right; Orion stood true to his name, a true warrior.”

Pia struggles to identify individual highlights of Orion’s show career in Europe, because there were so many. “Some very memorable moments that come to mind are my very first Grand Prix at a national show in 2010, and then my first international Grand Prix that same year, which was in Hungary.” Pia’s and Orion’s first international win, in Lipica, Slovenia in 2012 was a milestone achievement, as were the pair’s two appearances at Aachen. Pia and Orion were the reserve members of Canada’s Olympic Dressage Team in LonOrion continued on page 39

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The process from brains to blueprints took about six months, and Riverlands broke ground in the fall of 2007. The subsequent construction took 18 months, with the horses moving into their new home in the fall of 2009.

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ituated on 1,260 acres in the Pemberton Valley, Riverlands Equestrian is worth the drive up the Sea to Sky highway. Surrounded by mountains that make the corridor the playground of many winter sport enthusiasts, the facility is decidedly outside of the horse mecca of Langley, BC, but would be at home on any list of the world’s top facilities. The main barn houses 12 horses in 15' x 15' stalls, each of which is outfitted with exterior view windows, ventilation options and thermostat controlled automatic waterers. There are an additional four stallion stalls measuring 15' x 20' and a quarantine/foaling barn with three 15' x 15' stalls that has been approved by Agriculture Canada’s Government vets for the quarantining of imported horses. The facility’s list of amenities is impressive: four grooming stalls with Infra Red Solariums, aisles paved with no-slip rubber bricks, a covered round pen and automatic horse walker, an architect designed veterinary examination and treatment room with custom built stocks, veterinary lab, dedicated farrier room, and heated tack rooms.

After a particularly bad hurricane season at their home in the Bahamas, Elizabeth Green and Marc Cheval decided to search for a new home

for their horses. Finding favour with the potential of a more sustainable lifestyle coupled with less chance of natural disaster, they embarked on a global property search that culminated in the purchase of the Riverlands property in 2006. The farm ticked all the boxes on their wish list, which included agricultural land to grow food and hay for the horses in accordance to organic farming methods, the property’s own water supply and the ability to harness sustainable sources of energy to provide power. “We looked at a couple of places before Marc found Riverlands, quite by chance through a friend who had been looking to buy land in Canada,” Elizabeth explains. “We aren’t in the thick of it, say like Langley, but the space provided by the property and its many different terrains does facilitate the training of horses in a way that wouldn’t be possible in a more restricted area and enables the business to offer more services to clients as a result.”

One of the first challenges encountered in the development of Riverlands was its location.

The sheer scope of the property necessitated a local’s knowledge of the lay of the land. Given the scale of the landscape, one of the biggest challenges in terms of the architectural design was to

“Riverlands could be considered one of the benchmark equestrian facilities on the west coast of Canada.”

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together to finish on time, we were also inside ensure that the facility’s buildings were able to our budget.” The construction company sourced hold their own in relation to their surroundings. from sustainable suppliers where possible and “Since arriving in Pemberton, we were made to beetle kill pine was used for all the wood panelfeel very welcome and the local advice we were ling inside of the barn. given regarding the lay of the land on our properHaving grown up around horses and been inty proved invaluable when it came time to build. volved in the industry as competitor and owner From building upon the highest and therefore for many years, Elizabeth had visited many elite driest point, promoting drainage away from the barns in Europe and had the contacts to advise buildings, to gaining the most sunshine, we were them in the necessities of a high-end facility. “I home and dry!” have had the privilege of visiting many faciliThe couple spent a year planning the scope ties including top barns around the world,” she of the facility and researching the players who explains. “We were in the fortunate position to would translate their ‘global vision into a local have friends in the horse business who could ofreality’. An architectural firm out of Oklahoma fer un-biased, professional advice regarding the had a Canadian architect on their team who ‘must have’ items. We enjoyed many evenings specialized in large-scale equestrian facilities. sharing a bottle of wine and hearing the funny Paired with a large construction company in the Sea to Sky corridor that offered project management services, they saw the project through to Behind Barn Doors continued on page 24 completion. “The process The barns are naturally light and from brains to blueprints airy and the horses can see outside all year round. The stall windows took about six months, can be opened in a number of ways to increase ventilation. and we broke ground in the fall of 2007. The subsequent construction took 18 months, with the horses moving into their new home in the fall of 2009. In addition to the outstanding achievement of the teams pulling it www.gaitpost.com

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The indoor arena is insulated and accessed from the main barn by a covered breezeway.

Behind Barn Doors continued from page 23 stories as they re-lived their experiences! The idea was to take the best elements of those barns and translate them into this environment to create a facility that meets the horse’s needs and that was adaptable to support a number of sport horse related activities and disciplines. Being client friendly was also top of the list because, given our location, we knew that clients would want to make a day of it if given the chance, and possibly visit with their families. As everyone who’s visited Pemberton knows, there’s a lot to do here if you like the big outdoors in addition to the Whistler ski resort being on our doorstep.”

The impressive list of amenities at Riverlands make it more than just a pretty face. When it came to the safety and comfort of the horse, no expense was spared. The barn is complete with full alarm and fire suppression systems covering the stalls, which are also monitored by live cameras. To minimize risk of fire, bedding and hay is stored in separate buildings. “It was very important that the barns were naturally light and airy and that the horses could see outside all year round. The skylights were a great investment and the stall windows can be opened in a number of 24

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ways to increase ventilation. These items added to the cost but made a huge difference to the quality of life for the horses and the staff.”

Attention to detail was also maintained outside, where a variety of different sized turnout paddocks are available to support the different requirements dictated by horses training programs, gender or lifestages. All paddocks have shelters and non-freezing automatic waterers.

“The horses also enjoy the health benefits of eating Riverlands hay,” explains Elizabeth. “Being on such a huge acreage has enabled us to provide them with a consistent diet of high quality hay grown on the property, where we seeded a variety of blends to suit all dietary requirements.”

The indoor arena is impressive. Insulated and accessed from the main barn by a covered breezeway, the 30m x 80m ring employs many of the same philosophies that carry over from the main barn. It is lofty, airy, bright and inviting.

The couple spent a great deal of time researching footing before settling on a Polymer sand that is virtually dust free and does not freeze. They made the decision to put different footing indoors and outdoors in order to recreate the challenges horses sometimes face at shows moving

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from warm up ring to competition rings where there is different footing. “As it snows over the winter in Pemberton, we wanted to ensure that the horses would maintain a feeling of space and freedom in the indoor. We spent a lot of time and money researching footings and it worked-we haven’t had to change or add a thing since we’ve been open. Combined with our private roads, cross-country trails with natural fences and acres to gallop across, the farm really provides an opportunity to get out there and work on horse’s fitness and do some cross training – essential in producing happy, well rounded athletic horses.”

Riverlands could be considered one of the benchmark equestrian facilities on the west coast of Canada, but more than a marvel of equestrian architecture and design, it is exciting for what it brings to the area. “It has been very rewarding to see our dream materialize. We’re still somewhat at the beginning of our journey as a barn, but in terms of the facility, it provides a great opportunity for training and coaching in the Sea to Sky corridor and for educating the next generation of horsemen and horsewomen. And now it’s down to the team — we have some great people working for us to bring it together and make it happen, and we’re looking forward to the future.

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Headline News continued from page 15 board of directors at the federation’s annual general meeting during its national convention held february 5 - 9, in winnipeg manitoba. the 2014 board slate is comprised of: al patterson - president; Kerri mcgregor - secretary of the board, director-at-large; cheryl denault - treasurer; peggy hambly - sport representative; isabel reinertson - sport representative; tbd - industry representative; dean leifso - industry representative; Jack de wit - recreation representative; les oakes - recreation representative; paul cote - provinces representative; shirley brodsky - provinces representative; tony eames - director-atlarge; Karen sparks - director-at-large; michael gallagher - past president (non-voting); and michael arbour - interim ceo and equine canada cfo. “i am humble and proud to have been elected to the position and look forward to working in collaboration with the board this year,” said al patterson. “they’re a great group of people from diverse backgrounds and i think it will be a strong team. as a board, if we are able to realized the goals each set out in our discussions it will be an amazing year of accomplishments for the

board and the organization” “i would like to thank retiring directors tony la gorgia, rosaire houde and tara gamble, Jan stephens for their dedication to equine canada and for their years of service to the board,” added patterson. “i would also like to thank michael gallagher for his many years of tireless dedication and service in his many roles with equine canada. i’m sure he’ll be happy to finally have time to get his boat in the water and to spend time with his grandchildren. we wish him all the best as he moves onto his “retirement”. i have thoroughly enjoyed working with the retiring members; i will personally miss them all.” the new board took office at the annual general meeting and will govern equine canada until the next agm to be held february 2015.

ROYAL HORSE SHOW RECOGNiZEd BY NORTH AMERiCAN RidERS GROuP February 5, 2014: the north american riders group (narg) released their hotly anticipated annual rankings yesterday, and the royal horse show has received Headline News continued on page 38

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s stated last month, the E.C. coaching rubrics clearly outline what is expected within each context. Now — what about mentoring and choosing a mentor?

Ideally, an individual would work through the EC Learn to Ride Program with an experienced and knowledgeable coach of their choice.

Here the rider would learn all the intricacies and technicalities of learning to ride well. We in Canada are fortunate to have many excellent coaches to teach us to ride.

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But what about learning to teach or coach riders? Here the coaching candidate needs a mentor who is not only knowledgeable in riding skills but more importantly the candidate needs a mentor who is familiar with our national coaching system. The candidate must be guided on how to teach and coach this demanding sport. It is not good enough for coaches to just tell riders how to do it, expecting that the student has then learned.

When a candidate applies to become an EC certified coach or Instructor they must know how to write a lesson plan. They need to be familiar with the Long Term Equestrian Development Model and work within this model. They must teach to a standard within the “context”. They need to address different learning styles and have excellent teaching and/or coaching skills.

They need to show respect and be worthy of respect. The candidate needs to be able to analyze performance and a) detect errors and b) correct errors as needed.

Upon completion of the evaluation, the evaluators meet with each individual candidate to discuss how the day went. Here the candidates have an opportunity to express their feelings and perspectives. An Action Plan is put in place so that if the candidate has been unsuccessful in any area they know precisely what needs to be improved in order to meet the standard. Written results are also forwarded to the candidate.

Finally, some advice to future EC coaching candidates: first of all, learn the skills. One cannot teach what one does not know. Secondly, spend time working with a mentor who is familiar with our national program. Be prepared to put time into learning how to effectively teach and coach! Good luck and enjoy!

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range of topics relevant to the sport of Dressage and aimed at the development of horses and riders alike. The majority of Canada’s team contenders were there to partake along with other Canadian competi-

tors and professionals.

The overall caliber of the competition and the show grounds is unlike anywhere else in North America. The CDI Grand Prix’s have thus far had a minimum of 30 entries! The numbers are comparable to Europe! This is very, very exciting for the sport as a whole, to see so much talent and enthusiasm in one place. Also, this has been a great opportunity to meet, compete against and befriend our east coast counterparts with whom we west coast riders rarely cross paths.

In between horse shows, the horses live at Brilliance Stables in Loxahatchee Groves. The rural area is lined with canals that are teeming with tropical birds, turtles and alligators. We had snapping turtle walk right by the barn and have spotted 2 small alligators so far. The facilities are beautiful and the training has been excellent.

Outside of the usual training regime, Kat and Ashley had the opportunity to ride with Dirk Glitz, a German trainer based out of California.

Karen has also trained with Volker Moritz, who is a member of Dressage Canada’s team of experts, and she has also worked with Lars Petersen at his beautiful facility in Ashley Moore on Bjorn H at the White Fences.

White Fence Horse Show.

The horse shows thus far have been very successful for all three of us!

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Kat Southam and Zemeo before a training session with Danielle Gallagher.

Karen Pavicic on Don Daiquiri at Adquan Global Dressage Festival.

ward to representing British Columbia in Florida, and making Canada proud! — Submitted by Ashley Moore veterinary seminar Kleider Veterinary Services is hosting its second ISELP (International Society of Equine Locomotor Pathology) seminar on March 22, 2014. This is a hands-on wet lab for veterinarians focusing on radiology and ultrasound of the stifle and taught by internationally certified instructors. More information is available at www.ISELP.org. — Submitted by Alexia Kleider courtesy alexia kleider

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PONYCLUB

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The “painted horse” illustrates the inner workings of the horse.

celebration of education conference a success!

T hanks in part to a Canadian Pony Club grant, our BCLM region enjoyed a resoundingly successful Celebration of Education Conference held February 1–2 in Langley, BC. We hosted the BC Island, and BC Interior North regions, as well as friends and family. Our venue was filled to capacity at 150+ registered guests and clinicians.

The saying, “A picture is worth a thousand words”, combined with a living breathing “Painted Horse”, gave people a perfect picture of the internal workings of a horse. Along with this anatomically correct picture, other visual tools were used to illustrate how the digestive tract works and how illness caused by ignorance can be prevented. We can all see our PC kids “painting”

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their own horses, reinforcing their understanding on how to promote and maintain a healthy digestive tract.

Building on the painted horse presentation was a second lecture on feeds, feeding and environment, which provided supporting information and practical suggestions on how to keep your horse healthy, especially relevant in the current sub-zero temperatures.

Lectures were interspersed with hands on activities and demonstrations; attendees enjoyed inspiring freestyle dressage performances, inhand showmanship, long lining, and a jumper round.

“How to walk a course”, brought everyone to

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their feet. Wave after wave of students practiced “striding” a set 12'–24' distance, then repeated this without the aid of a placing pole or measuring tape. With repetition and explanation, an excited buzz rose from the crowd as they discovered the concept of measuring a distance — this was an epiphany to many — a mystery unveiled!

The lecture continued in the warm lounge with a question and answer period on rules and regulations, which provided more insight into the vast “official” rules related to competition.

Hands down, BCLM has the best innovative, interactive and entertaining method of learning in the form of Quiz Games like Pyramid, Jeopardy, Pictionary, and Charades, which our winning BCLM Quiz Kids proudly demonstrated.

Observers roared with laughter, fully involved in the games all the while learning more about horse physiology, handling, and tack, proving that having fun is great way to learn!

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ranging in age from seven to 75, dined on fresh gourmet sandwiches by Cobs Bread, prepared by BCLM volunteers. Fresh fruit, sweet breads, and beverages helped keep everyone focused, satisfied, and fulfilled.

This event was truly a wonderful learning experience for all attendees, rounded out with a generous variety of speakers and demonstrations, including a display of tack and equipment in our own ‘ID’ room. We clearly hit the mark with our first BCLM Education & Celebration Conference.

BCLM Pony Club and Canadian Pony Club are volunteer run organizations. Without people who step forward and take on events, activities that are as fulfilling as this event has been would never happen. BCLM offers our thanks and gratitude to all those who contributed to the success of this weekend.

Thank you on behalf of BC Lower Mainland Pony Club.

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Bridget Martin and Teodora from Vancouver, BC.

horse council bc’s 2014 dressage through the levels symposium a hit!

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orse Council BC brought their annual certainly enjoyed her experience this year saying, Dressage Through the Levels Symposium “Had a super time – always good riding and wonback to Thunderbird Show Park in Langley, derful horses in BC.” BC on February 1st & 2nd to an eager crowd of The Dressage Through the Levels SympoDressage enthusiasts. The annual Dressage Symsium is unique in that, as the name implies, each posium has proved to level of Dressage is “We had some really Top Quality be incredibly popular shown and worked horses and riders in the Symposium bringing people from on. Riders and horses this weekend. I always enjoy coming to competing at trainacross British ColumVancouver to train horses and riders.” ing level all the way bia and even across — Ellen Bontje the border from to grand prix parthe USA to attend. Throughout the weekend ticipated throughout the two days of the sympoover 300 people braved the cold temperatures sium. Each horse and rider team went through to learn from and watch Ellen Bontje, Olympic a warm-up, test, and then worked on improving Silver Medalist, and Lorraine Macdonald, FEI their test marks. While the test was being ridden, 4* International Dressage Judge, put local BC Lorraine Macdonald judged out loud over the riders through their paces. Lorraine Macdonald speaker and explained the marks she was giving.

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After the test was over for a particular rider, Ellen Bontje would then work with the rider and horse teams over the loud speaker to help correct the errors that appeared on the test. Results happened in real time as the audience was able to see riders and horses improve and correct errors right before their eyes.

Kim Spencer rode in the 2014 Symposium for the first time with her horse Bounce and had this to say, “This was the very first time that Bounce and I have ever participated in a symposium, not to mention the second outing we have had and WOW, what an honour it was!!

Lorraine and Ellen are a wonderful team. This concept of openly breaking down the warm-up, then ride the test and finally working on the ‘problem’ areas proves to be an amazing teaching experience. Bounce and I learned so much.

Along with the tools I need to keep in my back pocket so to speak, I also gained a confidence that will help carry me through the tough times.

So, I would like to send out a HUGE Thank-You to all who were involved. I look forward to hopefully being a part of future symposiums.”

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Meaghan Dunn and Hermes DS from Chilliwack, BC.

Natalie Shtybel and Welensea from Chilliwack, BC.

McLeod made a point of congratulating all the riders on their efforts by commenting, “Congratulations to all the horses and riders for putting themselves out there so the rest of us can learn from your rides. You are all very brave and deserve a lot of credit.”

Horse Council BC would like to thank Thun-

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Eleanor & Bling

Kim Spencer aboard Bounce P with coach Andrea Taylor.

Clinic Review continued from page 33 derbird Show Park for hosting and sponsoring the 3rd Annual Dressage Through the Levels Symposium!

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Test Three. Anyone who knows Bling knows this was a challenge.

Bling is special — short bus kind of special at times, but from day one (I bred him and take full responsibility/blame for him), he has had a cocksure attitude, and has always made me laugh even when wanting to murder him. He is a force to be reckoned with and has an ego that can be spotted from space. To be described as a juvenile delinquent or requiring buckets of Ritalin is being kind to our Bling. Bling has been called, among other things unmentionable, a bad date, as he is always trying to remove people’s clothing, and our working students became known as “Bling’s squeaky toys”. You get the picture. Bling is like no other horse I have ever encountered, but he always comes to work with his ears forward.

Bling has taken a lot of time to mature physically and especially mentally, but has been worth the wait. It was a perfect convergence of factors — In September, I sold the gelding I had been showing, Bling grew up enough to tolerate Dressage, and Ellen came to town in November. Being a grandson of her Olympic horse, Silvano, didn’t hurt, but Ellen seemed to genuinely like the horse, and he certainly liked her! We started walk/canter/walk transitions on a volte around Ellen, and when he understood, she praised him and walked out to pat him. The video is very funny to watch because after that, after every transition, he would turn his head to look at her as if to say “Did you like that?” She understood him and he wanted her approval…that is her strength with horses, I think.

I had one lesson with Ellen before the symposium, and she looked sympathetically at me when I told her Ali had persuaded me to demo the First Level Test Three. It was a stretch, no doubt. He learned the canter loop three days before we rode the test, and had never done a Dressage test before. It promised to be at least entertaining, and I warned friends not to sit in the first row. Lorraine

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MacDonald was very tactful in her comments, and I thought the judge was generous — I was a busy, busy woman up there. At the end of the test, and Lorraine’s encouraging comments (I think she thought I would be devastated by the test), I said to Ellen “That was his best test EVER!” which it was, being his first. I am sure Lorraine thought I was a little off kilter because I was beaming broadly after the test. I was tickled pink by his performance! Being at Thunderbird for the first time, with a big crowd and the accompanying noise and movement made no difference to Bling whatsoever. He was no cheekier there than at home, and to be honest, I think he liked having an audience. My old FEI horse would have been in spasms going around that ring…

We came away from the clinic and symposium with a sense of confidence and purpose (though Bling’s purpose may be quite different from mine), and on talking to other riders, coaches, and auditors, I think most felt the same.

This is a wonderful format, and Ellen an excellent coach. The fact that she is here every year at least twice allows for some continuity and familiarity which goes a long way in the learning process. The symposium shows progression in several ways: in each test ride as the coaching and comments improve the ride, in progression through all the levels for the weekend, and also shows horse and rider progression from one year to the next, as many riders return the next year at the next level. Everyone should plan to attend consecutive years — it shows best what Dressage is all about, and not just grinning idiots on hyperactive chestnuts. Next year, Third Level, what the heck. We’re goin’ for it. It’s good to have goals. No surcharge for entertainment. Thank you to Horse Council BC and Ali Buchanan for making it happen, and for inviting Bling and me to the party.

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and Hannah Rae Beaulieu on Pharaoh (FEI Junior) were able to see where they are at before the show season begins. The positive feedback from Ellen and Lorraine really helped their confidence and gave them a boost to continue to train and work hard!! — Submitted by Andrea Taylor The symposium provided a great opportunity to introduce my horse Wilhelm to the Prix St Georges test and establish a baseline for where he was at in front of an FEI judge. I found it beneficial to hear Lorraine’s comments and marks as I was riding; it allowed me to make relevant changes immediately within each movement. As a clinician Ellen’s experience is invaluable and she always provides riders with effective exercises to improve performance. We have worked together for many years so I appreciated that the format of the symposium allowed us to discuss my horse’s specific needs in order to create a positive, confidence-building experience for him.

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n behalf of Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz, Member of Parliament Ted Falk (Provencher) announced the investment of up to $483,650 in Equine Canada to help develop key export markets with long-term potential for the sale of Canadian-bred horses and horse genetics. The goal is to help Canadian horse breeders compete effectively and successfully in the international market place.

Equine Canada will lead missions to, and host visitors from Argentina, Australia, Brazil, China and South Africa to enable Canadian and foreign stakeholders to meet face to face. To capitalize on the large number of international visitors expected to attend the PanAm Games in Toronto in 2015, Equine Canada will also hold

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a PanAmerican Showcase featuring Canadian horses.

Quick Facts · There are more than 900,000 horses in Canada. Their use for sport and leisure, tourism, breeding, food production and related industries involves one million Canadians. · The horse industry supports more than 77,000 on-farm jobs for the breeding and care of horses. · Equine Canada is a national sport and recreation equine organization that promotes the achievements of Canadian-bred horses to boost the profile of the industry. · Canada and the European Union (EU) have reached an agreement in principle on a Com-

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prehensive Economic and Trade Agreement that will significantly boost trade and investment ties. Upon entry into force, almost 94 per cent of EU agricultural tariff lines will be duty-free. · This investment is made through the Market Development stream of the Government of Canada’s AgriMarketing Program, a five-year, $341-million initiative under Growing Forward 2.

“The Government of Canada remains committed to supporting the agricultural industry through strategic investments to grow international markets. This investment will help the equine sector develop key export markets for our Canadian-bred horses to ensure the long-term sustainability of the industry.” said Ted Falk, Member of Parliament for Provencher.

“Equine Canada is extremely pleased to receive funding under the Growing Forward 2 AgriMarketing. We believe strongly in the importance of this program on behalf of our industry.

This funding is another step towards ensuring the long-term sustainability of the Canadian equine industry. We have two main objectives: develop key export markets with long-term potential for the sale of Canadian-Bred horses and the rejuvenation of domestic demand for those horses by showcasing the wide range of opportunities available to the new generation of Canadian horse owners.” said Michael Gallagher, President, Equine Canada.

“Mountain Trail At Its Best” is taking place on Sunday, April 13, 2014 at Chilliwack Heritage Park’s big indoor arena. Doors open at 9:00 am and admission is just $5, with proceeds going to Charity.

When the doors swing open, the Tack Sale begins. There are four Mountain Trail demonstrations starting at 10:00 am. The morning demonstration will highlight Novice/Intermediate Mountain Trail skills with the use of obstacles. The afternoon’s demo will capture your attention with Advanced/Extreme horsemanship skills, obstacle use, and more! Debbie Hughes will be presenting both these demos with her team of riders.

There’s a big twist, however, with the introduction of “Mountain Trail Cow”. Don’t miss out on learning about this ‘arm’ of mountain trail. Horse and rider will have lots of purpose and a big job to do, navigating a cow through a pre-set course. Miles Kingdon is heading up our Mountain Trail Cow demonstrations.

There is also a Select Horse Sale planned on the trail course. There are free admission tickets to be won for “Mountain Trail At Its Best” by visiting Twisted Terrain Horse Park’s Facebook page, as well as more information on registering items for the Tack Sale and arranging for the Select Horse Sale.

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Headline News continued from page 26 the honour of being named the top indoor event of the 2013 season. ranked fourth overall, the royal received a total score of 90%. categories evaluated include footing, stabling, courses, ceremony, the quality of all aspects of production and prize money/cost of showing. “to say we are thrilled would be an understatement,” commented brian o’leary, 2013 horse show chairman. “as anyone who runs a horse show knows, it is not a solo effort. we take very seriously these rankings but also the suggestions which come with the report, and we have made significant changes and improvements over the past two years as a result. to have our efforts rewarded in this way is exciting and appreciated. we are humbled to be in such good company.” rising from 17th in 2011 to 10th in 2012 and finally fourth in 2013, the royal horse show sits firmly among the very best of the best. top marks went again to spruce meadows in calgary, but venerable events such as devon, the hampton classic and the washington international are included in the top 25. the report called the royal a “spectacular sport

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GROuP EFFORT NETS NEW HORSE FOR PARAEQuESTRiAN REBECCA HART February 4, 2014: rebecca hart, a two-time paraolympic athlete, has a new horse, thanks to a group of people who believe in her. hart’s new horse, Romani, an 11-year-old danish warmblood mare, was purchased with the help of margaret duprey and cherry Knoll farm, hart’s family, william and sandy Kimmel and sycamore station equine division. “it was a massively joint effort and i am honored to be a part of it,” the equestrian said. “i have a huge support system. it’s as much their victory as mine.” she hails from unionville, pa, and trains with missy and Jessica ransehousen. iN MEMORiAM: dR. BYRNNE ROTHWELL, dVM (1936-2014) January 31, 2014: equine canada would like to extend condolences to the family and friends of dr. byrnne rothwell. dr. rothwell passed away on January 28, 2014 at the age of 77. the equine and veterinary community has lost an invaluable advocate in dr. rothwell. he was a valued volunteer on the equine canada health and welfare committee representing provinces. he was also a dedicated member and attended all meetings providing safe guidance, unfailing accuracy and a wonderful sense of humour. those who were fortunate to call him a friend or mentor will always remember his calm and thoughtful approach to every situation.

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Orion continued from page 21 don, and the next spring were the reserve combination for the 2013 World Cup Final. “The last Grand Prix where Orion and I competed was in Poland in November, and we won,” she says. “It truly was the best Grand Prix that the two of us had ever completed.”

CONQuERiNG THEiR FEARS, TOGETHER As special as these achievements are to Pia, what matters more to her is the bond that she and Orion developed. “The reason it worked so well between Orion and me is because we both needed each other, which created a strong bond between us. He had been for sale for almost two years when I got him. He needed someone who believed in him, and I needed a Grand Prix horse to show me the ropes at the top level. Orion and I both had trouble with our nerves. We both really depended on each other; it was through this mutual trust that we learned to gather strength and courage from one other. And it was this trust that allowed us to shine brightly as a team.” Leslie remembers that Orion’s greatest quality was a work ethic that never failed, not even during his most fearful moments. “You could always trust him to go there and do it. He would never quit.

‘No’ was just not in his vocabulary.”

The greatest lesson Pia learned from Orion was to enjoy the journey, including every low moment along the way. “When we were able to finally tackle our fears it made the success that much more meaningful, and brought us even closer together.” When asked about her disappointment that WEG is no longer a goal for this year, Pia believes there is something else that is much more important. “Just because I was planning on Normandy, Orion didn’t know that. All he knew was that he was in great shape, that he was the number one horse in the barn, and he most certainly knew he was the king of my heart. Orion had the best life that I could give him, and that means a whole lot more to me than my personal goals.”

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Pia is also grateful to Heike Kemmer, who trained her and Orion to many of their successes. Pia’s boyfriend Lars was at her side during her last moments with Orion at the vet hospital. “Lars organized a bracelet to be made from Orion’s tail hair. I will wear this bracelet every single time I ride down the centre line from now on. It will forever remind me to fight with all my heart, just like my warrior Orion always fought for me.”

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Canada’s Tiffany Foster guided Victor to victory in the $125,000 Ruby et Violette WEF Challenge Cup Round V – Section B on February 6 at the FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington, FL.

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ancouver’s Tiffany Foster and Victor claimed victory in the $125,000 Ruby et Violette WEF Challenge Cup Round V – Section B held Thursday, February 6, at the FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington, FL. Two weeks earlier, the pair enjoyed the exact same placing, winning the $34,000 Ruby et Violette WEF Challenge Cup Round III – Section B on January 23.

In what was the largest starting field in the history of the WEF Challenge Cup, 116 horses attempted the first round track set by 2012 London Olympic course designer Bob Ellis. A total of 30 were successful, including the three Canadian entries of Foster riding Victor, Eric Lamaze aboard Zigali P S and Yann Candele with Showgirl.

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All three would repeat their faultless form in the jump-off, but Foster showed the men how it was done, putting the pedal to the metal and slicing all the turns to stop the clock in 44.04 seconds. Twelve more horses would follow, with only 2012 Olympic team gold medalist Ben Maher of Great Britain posting a faster time of 43.44 to win Section A with Urico, and putting Foster in the top spot in Section B. “He is really confident and comfortable here,” said Foster of Victor, her partner of the past four seasons and her 2012 Olympic mount.

“He’s really fast, and now it’s getting fun because I know him so well and I can go really fast with him! Once you get on a roll, it seems like you gain confidence and you’re prepared to take

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thrilling Furusiyya opener at Al Ain; Qatar and Saudi Arabia qualify for Final February 6, 2014: On a day that was filled with many surprising twists and turns, the Ukrainian team won the opening leg of the Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup Jumping 2014 series at Al Ain (UAE). It was no simple triumph, as they had to battle to the bitter end against a powerful challenge from Qatar that forced a two-way jump-off against the clock.

The Qatari side lost the top step of the podium by the narrowest of margins at the end of the day, but are on the road to the Furusiyya 2014 Final in Barcelona (ESP) in October along with the third-place side from Saudi Arabia, so for both these countries it is already “mission acwww.gaitpost.com

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some risks and the horses rise to the occasion.”

Victor is a 12-year-old Dutch Warmblood gelding (Elmshorn x Grandeur) owned by the Ziegler family’s Artisan Farms. Artisan Farms also owns Lamaze’s mount, Zigali P S, who placed third in Section A, and are part of the Watermark Group that owns Candele’s mount, Showgirl, who was fourth in Section B. “I have to give all the credit to Eric,” explained Foster, 29, following her victory. “Since last September, I don’t jump Victor at home anymore; only Eric rides him. He does all the work and I get all the glory!”

Foster has also been enjoying incredible success with her entire string of competition mounts, including the up-and-coming horses Melody des Hayettes Z and Brighton, all owned by Artisan Farms.

“I have a super group of horses and I have to thank Andy and Carlene Ziegler and Artisan Farms,” said Foster, who is based with Artisan Farms in Wellington, Florida, and Vrasene, Belgium. “They are unbelievable owners, and I am really happy that their support is paying off!”

Based on their success in the $125,000 WEF Challenge Cup Round V, Foster, Lamaze and Candele are all qualified for Saturday night’s $370,000 CSI5*-W World Cup Grand Prix, presented by Rolex.

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The London 2012 Olympic bronze medal winning team from Saudi Arabia looked the ones to beat as the competition got underway, and seemed set to cruise home with one of the two available spots for the series Final on offer at this single qualifying event for countries in the Middle East region. But the uncharacteristic elimination of pathfinder Ramzy Al Duhami got things off to a shaky start, and their 21-fault finishing score left them vulnerable.

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Discipline Reports continued from page 41 opener, but only four completed. Syria slotted into fourth place with 34 faults while the UAE, already lying fifth after the first round, retired from round two. Meanwhile it was all over for Jordan by the halfway stage after elimination for two of their four riders. Only three countries — Saudi Arabia, Qatar and United Arab Emirates — were chasing the two qualifying spots.

Many of the riders were making their 5-Star Nations Cup debut, so course designer, Frenchman Frederic Cottier, had the difficult task of creating a track that would suit both first-timers and others with immense experience. He found the key in a track that didn’t prove easy for either, long distances to big oxers leading to numerous mistakes, and problems for some at the water jumps despite the helpful addition of poles on top.

The water-ditch at four led to a wide oxer at five on a long distance, and this proved the undoing of many. That was followed by the one-strided triple combination — vertical, oxer, vertical —

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The biggest surprise of the opening round, however, was the error made by the hugely experienced Al Duhami who, having cleared the oxer at five, turned left-handed to fence 10 instead of swinging wider and running down to the triple combination at six. There was a gasp of disbelief when he jumped the last three fences only to hear the bell ring for elimination — not the start that the country whose Equestrian Fund is so generously sponsoring this hugely successful new series was expecting. And when HRH Prince Abdullah Al Saud and the lovely grey, Davos, left the oxer at fence two on the floor and Kamal Bahamdam’s Noblesse des Tess met the oxer at nine on a very long stride to have that down, then the five faults collected by anchorman, Abdullah Al Sharbatly and Unique brought the Saudi firstround total to 13.

As round two got underway it seemed it really should be a walk in the park for the Ukrainians, even though they had only a one-point advantage, but Rivetti’s Vivant lowered the third element of the combination and the oxer at nine before Onishchenko returned with 15 on the board. The fabulous mare, Carlina, that was so successful for Switzerland’s Pius Schwizer before being sold to the man who has created the newlook Ukrainian side, had been superb on her first tour of the track, but this time had two down before Onischenko decided to circle before fence nine which added a further five faults to his tally.

So when Ferenc Szentirmai and Quickdiamond followed their opening clear with a mistake at the bogey fence nine and then Kirchhoff concluded with a single time penalty, the scoreboard showed a total of 13 faults after two rounds. Exactly the same as the Qataris who piled 12 further faults onto their scoreline despite another wonderful clear from Al Thani and his bay mare.

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provided seven of those faults with Palloubet D’Halong who initially seemed to have established a very nice relationship with his new rider.

Al Ajami had lowered two fences while Al Emadi collected five faults before Al Rumaihi set off for the second time, knowing that another clear would now clinch it for his side. But the lines of communication between horse and rider suddenly broke down on the turn to the vertical at fence 10 where the chestnut gelding fell into a trot and then, completely disorganized, couldn’t jump the fence which was now right under his neck.

With Ukraine and Qatar on level pegging after two rounds, the addition of eight more faults would see Saudi Arabia already settled into third place as the jump-off began. Rivetti was chosen to take on Sheikh Al Thani against the clock and, first to go, the Qatari rider produced a brilliant turn from the oxer at five to the vertical at ten to stop the clock on 27.24 seconds in a supercool and typically beautifully-ridden round. But Rivetti is a master at speed, and although the 16-year-old Vivant had made a double-error in the previous round, there would be no mistake this time out as they scorched home 0.72 seconds quicker.

“It is just the start we were looking for,” said Ukrainian team manager, Najib Chami, afterwards. “This is our first show for the year and we’re glad to have made it. We are building our team ahead of our Division 1 shows,” he explained. Ukraine will take no points from the competition because they compete in Europe Division 1, the most high-profile of the four Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup Jumping leagues that will be staged across the globe over the coming months.

Former Hungarian rider, Ferenc Szentirmai, is looking forward to the start of the European season. “The team plans to go to La Baule (FRA) and Rome (ITA) and this is a very big year for us” he said. He has been with the Ukrainian team for four years now but pointed out, “I had to wait two years before I could compete in Nations Cup and World Cup competitions so this was a big www.gaitpost.com

day for me!” He was delighted with the performance of his horse, Quickdiamond. “Something happened to my other horse so I had to ride Quickdiamond today even though he has never competed at this level. I was very happy with him” the rider said.

Team anchorman, Ulrich Kirchhoff who claimed individual gold for Germany at the Olympic Games in Atlanta (USA) in 1996, said, “We took of a bit of a risk, but we were able to deal with it as we have the experience. In the end we pulled it off and it was very good.”

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McLain Ward and Wings.

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MCLAiN WARd ANd WINGS SOAR TO ViCTORY iN $34,000 SPY COAST FARM 1.45M SPEEd CLASS February 5, 2014: The 2014 FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival (FTI WEF) began its fifth week of competition on Wednesday with a win for two-time U.S. Olympic Team Gold Medalist McLain Ward and his mount, Wings, in the $34,000 Spy Coast Farm 1.45m speed class.

Shane Sweetnam (IRL) and Cyklon 1083 led the way through a large part of the class, but were bested by Ward and Wings at the very end and finished in second place.

Week five of the FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival, sponsored by Rolex, ran February 5-9, 2014. The week featured CSI-W 5* competition, including the $125,000 Ruby et Violette WEF Challenge Cup Round 5 on Thursday afternoon, the $34,000 G&C Farm 1.45m on Friday, the $370,000 FEI World Cup Qualifier Grand Prix FEI CSI-W 5* presented by Rolex on Saturday night, and the $84,000 Suncast 1.50m Championship Jumper Classic on Sunday afternoon. The FTI WEF, held at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) in Wellington, FL, features 12 weeks of worldclass competition through March 30, awarding $8 million in prize money.

Great Britain’s Robert Ellis is the course designer in the International Arena at PBIEC for week five. Ellis set the track for 67 entries in the $34,000 Spy Coast Farm 1.45m speed class with 17 clear rounds on course. McLain Ward and

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Wings got the win with a time of 58.82 seconds.

Shane Sweetnam and Spy Coast Farm LLC’s Cyklon 1083 finished second in 59.04 seconds.

Darragh Kenny (IRL) and Postage Stamp Farm LLC’s Prof de la Roque placed third in 59.26 seconds, and Peter Wylde (USA) finished fourth in 60.52 seconds aboard Winley Farm’s Wiesielottie.

Ward had an extra token of good luck in his pocket for Wednesday’s class in the form of a small crystal that he had been given by Canada’s Tiffany Foster. He has had some top finishes over the last few weeks, but kept having an unlucky rail that kept him out of the winner’s circle. As Ward left the arena after his win, he pulled the crystal out of his pocket, stopping for a photo with Foster. The crystal just may have had a positive effect. “We had a little inside joke,” Ward laughed. “Tiffany says I never smile, so she gave me a crystal the other day and she said it would bring happiness. I have won two out of three classes since I have had it, so we are all giving the credit to the crystal.” Ward has had some great rounds with his veteran mount Wings, a 16-yearold KWPN gelding by Lexicon x Columbus, and was happy to finally get the win with him on Wednesday. “He has just been a little unlucky,” Ward acknowledged. “He has had a little ‘fourfault-itis,’ but he has been jumping really well.

He has had the fastest time in two other big classes with some cheap four faults. He is a good old horse. He knows the job. He’s careful, and he is always fun to ride.”

It seemed like the time of Shane Sweetnam and Cyklon 1083 might not be beat as the class went on, but Ward and Wings put their experience together and did it with ease. “He is a very fast horse,” Ward described. “He has a big stride, and he is quite quick. I just tried to be really neat everywhere. I was fast from jump one to two, and he just covers the ground very easily. He doesn’t waste much time.” “He is a funny horse,” Ward said of Wings. “He is what they call ‘ever green’ if you ever saw it. He is afraid of everything, and he is 16 years old now.” “I bought him actually last year for my wife and he ended up being a little too careful for her, and I kind of took over

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the ride. The first two shows didn’t go very well and since then he has won a class at almost every show he has gone to, so I am not giving him back,” Ward laughed. “He is a little quirky, a little spooky, he is a little bit his own character, but he has quality, which always pays off.”

Ward commented on Bob Ellis’s course, noting, “I like Bob’s courses. They typically can be a little twisty, so you need a very rideable horse, but he is very good and this is a big week. It was right on height, which is what you would expect.

We are trying to make a plan with these bigger shows and have the horses come in fresh and ready to compete, so it was a nice start.”

A $6,000 Spy Coast Farm 1.40m speed class was also held on Wednesday with a win for Yann Candele (CAN) and Carolla Z, owned by Liz Currie.

Week five of the 2014 FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival will continue on Thursday with the $125,000 Ruby et Violette WEF Challenge Cup Round 5 in the International Arena.

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diane Creech and Diana C.

dreSSage report diANE CREECH ANd diANA C CONTiNuE WiNNiNG WAYS iN WELLiNGTON February 4, 2014: Diane Creech and Diana C showed that their hard work at home is paying off as they put in another standout performance in competition. The pair earned a score of 72.838 Discipline Reports continued on page 46

HUNTER/JUMPER RESULTS FuruSIYYa FeI naTIonS CuP JuMPInG 2014 SerIeS aT aL aIn (uae) 1. Ukraine 13 faults, 0/26.52 in Jump-Off: Vivant (Cassio Rivetti) 0/8/0 26.52, Carlina (Oleksandr Onishchenko) 0/15, Quickdiamond (Ferenc Szentirmai) 0/4, Chaccland (Ulrich Kirchhoff) Ret/1. 2. Qatar 13 faults, 0/27.24 in Jump-Off: Vienna Olympic (Shk Al Bin Shalid Al Thani) 0/0//0 27.24, Come Soon (Faleh Suwayed Al Ajami) 11/8, Tamira IV (Khalid Al Emadi) 1/5, Palloubet D’Halong (Ali Yousef Al Rumaihi) 0/7. 3.

Saudi Arabia 21 faults: Al Capone (Ramzy Al Duhami) Elim/0, Davos (HRH Prince Abdullah Al Saud) 4/4, Noblesse Des Tess (Kamal Bahamdan) 4/4, Unique (Abdullah Al Sharbatly) 5/13. $34,000 SPY CoaST FarM 1.45M 1. WINGS: 1998 KWPN gelding by Lexicon x Columbus MCLAIN WARD (USA), McLain Ward: 0/58.82; 2.

CYKLON 1083: 2001 Swedish Warmblood stallion by Cardento x Cortus SHANE SWEETNAM (IRL), Spy Coast Farm LLC: 0/59.04; 3. PROF DE LA ROQUE: 2003 Selle Francais gelding by Kannan x Damiro B DARRAGH KENNY (IRL), Postage Stamp Farm LLC: 0/59.26.

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Discipline Reports continued from page 45 percent to take first place in Fourth Level Test 2 on Saturday at the Adequan Global Dressage Festival 4 National show, held at The Stadium at PBIEC in Wellington, FL. Creech and Diana C scored in the high 60s in their first show of the season on Jan. 21, and the experience paid off with the impressive results in their second outing. Diana C, a 7-year-old Hanoverian mare (Damsey-Belinda, Brentano II), is owned by Leatherdale Farms.

“Mr. and Mrs. Leatherdale and I could not be any happier with Diana C,” Creech said. “She is getting such great experience and mileage in the show ring.”

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“Thanks to Lars Petersen, we’ve been getting super training at home,” she said. “Lars is not only great with the more advanced horses, but also with the young, up-and-coming ones. He knows how to develop them from the basic to Grand Prix, and that is what makes him such a great trainer.”

Creech is excited about the potential of the promising young mare and looks forward to seeing what her future holds.

“Mr. and Mrs. Leatherdale are very much enjoying watching Diana C coming more and more into herself,” she said. “We all agree that she is a very special lady!”

Next up for Creech and the Leatherdale Farms horses will be the Adequan Global Dressage Festival 5 CDI4* and National show Feb. 6-9. Creech said Devon L has been training well and will be ready to go for the Grand Prix and Grand Prix Freestyle at the CDI4*, while Chrevi’s Christo will come out for the Intermediaire II at the National show.

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CLINICS! Mark March 29 and 30th on your calendar for BCHJA sponsored clinics at Thunderbird! · Jumper Clinic with Amy Millar · Hunter/Equitation with Patty Stovel Invitations for winners in the 1.10 and up Jr/Am Jumper Divisions and the 3' and 3'6" Jr/Am Hunters will be coming out mid February. If there are still spaces available after the invitees have responded ,an email will be sent out early March. Plan to attend! www.bchja.com | 25232 - 80th Avenue, Check the BCHJA website for membership details, Langley, BC V1M 3M9 | Fax: 604-882-0154 show calendar and more: www.bchja.com 46

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iriSH draugHt Sport HorSe 16 hh, Reg. & Approved Irish Draught Sport Horse Stallion & Reg./Approved Bronze Prem. CSH stallion (2001). By Flagmount King (King of Diamonds) who competed successfully in int’l Grand Prix. Wonderful temp., balanced canter, powerful jump. Won numerous conf. classes incl. the CSHA BC Lieutenant Governor’s Cup in 2000. King’s Ransom has winning progeny Escada II on the Hunter/Jumper circuit.

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2002 16.1 hh Registered KWPN Stallion

by Faust Z (Furioso II/Ramiro Z) out of Willocratic, Nimmerdor mare, Breeding fee $1500 2013 Highlights: Winner of the Thunderbird Super Save Grand Prix • Winner of Blenheim Spring Class 1.35 • Winner of Blenheim Spring Classic 1.35 4th place in Canadian Remier Grand Prix • 8th in CSI 2* Purina Recovery EQ World Cup • 9th in 1.50 Akita Drilling Cup at Spruce Meadows.

Offering select Vaust offspring for sale Contact: Brian Morton 604-787-1383 or B_morton22@hotmail.com or Melanie White • mel@mandmconnemaras.com

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Leeto is a Zangersheide stallion. He is 16.2 hh and has the elegant, modern type that is dominating equestrian sport today. With both an exceptional pedigree and the scope to be a world class Jumper, he is a horse to watch for in the coming years! $1,500 + Tax · Includes $250 booking fee and LFG

imported kWpn 2005 Imported KWPN Stallion • Chestnut 16.3 hh • CWHBA Licensed Standing: Yarrow, BC Alchimist’s Sire Eurocommerce Vancouver has been a great and strong performer ridden by Gerco Schroder in the 1.50/1.60m courses.

Dammar

Dublin x Evergreen

Dammar is a talented and eye catching Oldenburg stallion who has competed successfully at 1.15m-1.20m Jumpers. He is a beautiful mover and has the scope to jump the big fences. He stands out in the show ring not only because he is gorgeous, but also because he has an elegant presence that just screams “LOOK AT ME!” He has several foals that all look like they are headed for the Hunter/Jumper rings! $1,200 + Tax · Includes $250 booking fee and LFG

His grandsire is the famous Le Tot De Semilly SF who was an excellent Jumper himself but also produced many great Show Jumpers.

On his Dam side we find the well known sires like Gag xx, Royal Greylight, Silver Drift, and Exilio xx.

Alchimist himself is a very elegant athletic and modern stallion with 3 excellent gaits, he has an amazing temperament and willingness to work as a Show Jumper and Dressage horse.

Aquilan Calypso Anorn x W-Cambria Aquilan Calypso is a Holsteiner stallion. This handsome boy spent his younger years competing in the US in the Grand Prix, before coming to Canada as an 11 year old. He has quality, cadenced movement and fantastic form over fences — not to mention a tremendous amount of scope! $1,200 + Tax · Includes $250 booking fee and LFG

Stud Fee: $1,000 · Booking Fee: $350 Collection fees not included.

Available by: Live / On Farm A.I. / Transported Cooled Semen Contact: Roel Brand 604-316-3557 · roel@brandsequipment.com vancouver

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Adonna: 5 yo Han X Dutch mare. Going well under saddle. Smooth gaits, eye-catching rose grey, loves jumping. Easy going, quiet mare.

Video available. $14,000. Contact 306-4922286 or windsongfarms@hotmail.com.

Mia: 8 yo 13.2 hh Haflinger mare. Dressage, Hunter, Hack.

Est. lead chgs, hauls, clips, etc. No vices, sound. Pony clubbed. Awesome w/kids.

Safe, reliable, unlimited potential. $10,000.

Contact 250-706-8470 or cwrobins@ shaw.ca.

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Goldilocks: 2001 15.1 hh DWB X QH mare.

Shown from 2' Hunters to 0.85m Jumpers in the lower mainland. Goes well XC. Awesome 1st horse. Great manners, no vices. $12,000.

Contact Laura 604-551-7768 or laura@ wecreateriders.com. North Vancouver, BC.

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

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all around Artex: 6 yo 17.2 hh CWB gelding

by Landkoenig out of a Geronimo line mare. H/J, Dressage prospect, super potential.

Now jumping u/s, awesome disp. Video. $15,000. Others avail. Contact 306-492-2286 or windsongfarms@hotmail. com.

Texada: 2006 15.1 hh grey Andalusian gelding.

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

Fogonera: 1998 16.1 hh grey Andalusian mare.

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

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

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J.E.S. Chenoa: 2007 grey mare by Carthago Sun I out of Caletto I dam. 100% Holstein performance bloodlines. Price negotiable. Contact Edda 403-256-0808 or jesbreeding@platinum. ca. Calgary, AB.

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Jaxx: 2003 17 hh bay KWPN mare. Clips, trailers, no vices. Successfully shown 1st Level, training 2nd, but also Jumps and Events.

Owner must sell due to health reasons. Asking $19,500 OBO. Contact Vicki 778-837-7690 or v.chu@telus.net. Langley, BC.

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

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

Rodaya: Talented 2005 16 hh reg’d Hanoverian mare. By German stallion Royal Diamond and out of a Cheenook mare, this pretty girl has four years Dressage training to 4th Level. Also started professional training over fences last summer and loves it! Jumping 3 ft at schooling shows and eligible to show Baby Green. At 16 hh, she is the perfect lady’s horse. Safe, sweet natured, lovely movement — an incredible Video available upon request. Hunter prospect at $24,000. Contact Susan 604-812-7433 or Sam Aird at 604-218-4825.

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16 yo 15.3 hh Belgian Warmblood mare. Great competition record. Very good jumper. Fast.

Easy to be around. Sound. Asking $15,000.

Contact 604-277-7722.

Jetsetter: 14 yo 16 hh Dutch WB gelding. Consistent, competitive, no-fuss. Jr/Am wins to 1.15m, 1.25m, Jr/Am Prix des Nations teams at 2013 Spruce. Bold, brave, honest. 100% dependable. Ready for Jr/AOs. $35,000. Contact 403-669-1573. DeWinton, AB.

Carrabeg Horizon: Imported 6 yo 16.3 hh ISH gelding. Jumped 1.25m in Ireland. Beautiful technique, lots of scope for the 1.30m, very honest. Exceptional ground manners, truly an all around great horse to work with. $44,000.

Contact 403-391-8364. Red Deer, AB.

2009 16.1 hh CSH mare by Grosso Gold.

Training level Dressage, schooling 3' courses, shows potential for much more, super temperament, nice to ride out in the field. Also great Eventing prospect. Contact Equitop Farm 780855-2477 or brinkmann@equitopfarm.com.

Errigal: 6 yo 16.2 hh Hanoverian gelding by El Bundy, producer of many top Show Jumpers.

Showing 3', schooling 3'3" at home. Great technique, very scopey, moves easily off leg. Progresses quickly, scope to do 1.20m. $30,000 incl. tax. Contact 403-391-8364. Red Deer, AB.

2002 16.2 hh Westphalian mare. Suit int. Jr. or Am. Confident ride, loves her job. No-nonsense personality, hard work ethic. Very careful, nice form over fences. Shown to 1.25m, imported from Germany 2 yrs ago doing 1.45m. Asking $50,000. Contact Kim Rawn 403-932-3341.

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Spirit: 14 yo 13 hh Pony mare. Sadly outgrown!

Blue-eyed, pretty, has been shown and loves attention. Clips, loads, bathes. UTD with farrier, worming and vaccinations. Delivery available. $5,500 OBO. Contact 780-888-7122. Hardisy, AB.

Contessa: 2 yo 16 hh CWBHA filly by Candillo Junior out of a Dutch mare by Titan/Lucky Boy. Will mature 17+ hh. She has it all – looks temperament, athletic ability. Asking $10,000. Contact 250-427-5403 or riverbendstables@gmail. com. Cranbrook, BC.

Hidalgo: 2 yo 15.1 hh CWHBA gelding by Don Quixote out of a WB mare with Furioso lines.

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Mars Bar: 8 yo 16.3 hh dark bay CWB gelding.

Jumping 3'6" at home, shown in Jumper ring up to 0.9m. Clean flying changes and good flat work. Lots of scope, careful and clean. Clean xrays available. $12,000. Contact 250-710-7326 or brittney_brown@hotmail.com. Duncan, BC.

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

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16.5 inch DK wool flocked Dressage saddle with burgundy piping. The calf leather is in great condition and has a fully adjustable tree. Saddle is located in Langley. $3,200. Open to offers.

Contact Emily@phoenixtruckcrane.com.

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EQUESTRIAN PROPERTIES Next Gaitpost issue is the April 2014 issue deadline: March 7th, 2014 Book your Equestrian Property Ad for 1/5 Page $149 + tax · 2/5 Page $289 + tax Contact Andrea at andrea@gaitpost.com or call 1-800-663-4802 Magnificent 20 acre property with 2800 sq. ft. heated horse facility. Post and dowel railed paddocks with automatic stock waterers and 8 horse shelters.

Stunning mountain views from the luxurious 8000 sq. ft. plus Taradar built home. Minutes from Calgary and Spruce Meadows. Contact lister today for your private viewing.

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Every luxury detail is in this horse farm estate by Campbell Valley Park and High Point in South Langley. Fantastic location, 4.2 acre dry horse setup.

Fantastic yard, patio, pool and has city water. Five plus bedrooms, 6 baths. Being subdivided – this is a one of a kind opportunity.

Call Ingrid · 604-760-4709 for details Horse Lovers Paradise Offered at $1,299,900 · 561 Boblaw Pl. Metchosin 10 sunny fenced and cross-fenced acres on Galloping Goose Trail. Beautiful 3 stall tack barn and 40 x 32 over height separate shop with 200 amp service. 4,275 sq. ft. homestead, 4 baths and 4+ bedrooms. Country style kitchen overlooking greenhouse & garden. Hardwood floors, open family room with fireplace and sliders to entertainment-size deck. Impressive master with ensuite and city views.

Massive rec room with wet bar.

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Lac La Hache Ranch Properties are now being offered for sale as individual parcels. Please inquire for more information.

Property 1

$740,000

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$650,000

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

This 2 bedroom one bathroom (approx. 1,000 sq. ft.) home is situated in 160 acres. The gentle slope of this property provides for unobstructed views of Lac La Hache Lake. The majority of this is property is cleared and X fenced for horses. There are two wells, one servicing the home and one of the three pastures. The second well services the large pasture. There is a natural spring on the property, however it has not been maintained.

Property 3

Property 4

$589,000

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

$375,000

This beautiful 150 acres of bare land is located only minutes south of Lac La Hache. The gentle rolling hills and scattered pockets of aspen trees makes this lot a perfect place to build your dream home. Services connections at lot line and access is off Lovett Rd. This property is adjoining to Property 3.

Canadian Owned and Operated. E.&O.E.: This information is from sources which we deem reliable, but must be verified by prospective Purchasers and may be subject to change or withdrawal.

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Headline News continued from page 38 visions at HITS Thermal, HITS Culpeper and HITS Saugerties. The winner of the weekly Charles Owen Leading Hunter Rider Award will receive a complimentary Charles Owen Helmet of their choice.

The first ever winner of the Charles Owen Leading Hunter Rider was awarded last week to John French at HITS Thermal. Charles Owen was delighted to see such an impressive rider as the inaugural winner.

“Charles Owen helmets have a long tradition in the Hunter ring and Charles Owen is pleased to give back to the discipline with this award,” said Managing Director, Roy Burek. “I wish all the HITS competitors the best of luck this season and look forward to awarding the top riders Charles Owen helmets each week.”

INDEX OF ADVERTISERS Abby Saddle Shop...................................................................................... 35 Allan Dale Trailer Sales.............................................................................. 45 Ashby, Karen & Christina............................................................................ 57 Back on Track.............................................................................................. 6 Ballytrim Irish Stud.................................................................................... 47 Barn Pros................................................................................................... 64 Bates Tack Shop........................................................................................ 15 Biomedica................................................................................................... 3 Blackstone Bros. Hay Sales........................................................................ 26 Brand, Roel................................................................................................ 48 Calgary Area Alberta Dressage Association................................................. 18 Cavalia...................................................................................................... 13 Cloverdale Pharmasave.............................................................................. 18 Cobbletone Farm......................................................................................... 2 Country Manufacturing............................................................................... 26 Dewson, Cheryl.......................................................................................... 58 Dexter Associates.................................................................................57, 58 The Dog & Pony Shop................................................................................. 41 Elevate Equestrian..................................................................................... 21 Greenhawk................................................................................................... 9 Haute Horse............................................................................................... 17 Hi-Pro Feeds.............................................................................................. 14 Hilltop Farm, Inc........................................................................................ 49 Horizon Equestrian..................................................................................... 18 The Horse.com........................................................................................... 59 Landucci, Ali.............................................................................................. 56 LMQHA....................................................................................................... 19 M & M Connemaras................................................................................... 47 The Mane Event......................................................................................... 63 McGill, Lesley............................................................................................. 17 McIntyre, Sidonia....................................................................................... 25 Milner Downs............................................................................................... 7 Otter Co-op................................................................................................ 11 The Paddock Tack...................................................................................... 59 PNE........................................................................................................... 19 Poppy Lane Farm....................................................................................... 12 Pureform Equine Health............................................................................... 5 Queen Margaret’s School........................................................................... 39 Ride ‘n’ Drive Horse Supplies..................................................................... 25 Riverlands Equestrian................................................................................ 27 Rosenol Performance Horses...................................................................... 48 Shaw Insurance......................................................................................... 28 Sotheby’s International Realty Canada....................................................... 56 Stampede Tack.......................................................................................... 38 Ulterra Ranches......................................................................................... 42 Woodguard Canada.................................................................................... 25 Wrayton Transport...................................................................................... 43

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COMPETITIONCALENDAR Competitions • Clinics • Special Events

alberta Feb 15

british columbia Feb 22 - Feb 23 Gateway Dressage Show, Thunderbird Show Park, Langley, BC. Chris: (604) 888-4585 Feb 22 - Feb 23 Ron Postleb Dressage Clinic, Surrey, BC willowacres@telus.net Mar 8 - Mar 9

Gateway Dressage Schooling Clinic ‘Spring Classic’ Thunderbird Show Park, Langley, BC. (604) 888-4585

Mar 8 - Mar 9

BC Equine Education Summit, Richmond, BC HCBC: (604) 856-4304

Mar 9

MREC Schooling Show, Maple Ridge, BC Jack Polo: (604) 467-5616, mrec@shaw.ca www.mrec.ca

Feb 21 - Feb 23 Classic 2, Spruce Meadows, Calgary, AB tournaments@sprucemeadows.com Mar 6 - Mar 9

Spruce Meadows Winter Farewell, Calgary, AB joanne.nimitz@sprucemeadows.com

Mar 29

Easter Indoor Dressage Show, Maple Leaf Meadows, Edmonton, AB. Kelly: (780) 486-2099, kelly@mapleleafmeadows.com, www.mapleleafmeadows.com

Mar 22 - Mar 23 PAADA Dressage Daze 2, Ponoka, AB allegra@ualberta.ca

Mar 16

LMQHA Horsemans Bazaar Trade Show, Langley, BC Melissa: (604) 729-6616

Mar 16

MREC Schooling Show, Maple Ridge, BC Jack Polo: (604) 467-5616, mrec@shaw.ca, www.mrec.ca

Mar 21 - Mar 23 Gateway Finale Indoor Series Show #3, Thunderbird Show Park, Langley, BC. Chris: (604) 888-4585

Apr 19

MLM Jump Start Indoor Hunter Show, Edmonton, AB Kelly: (780) 486-2099, kelly@mapleleafmeadows.com, www.mapleleafmeadows.com

Apr 25 - Apr 27

The Mane Event, Westerner Park, Red Deer, AB (250) 578-7518, info@maneeventexpo.com

May 3

MLM Spring Dressage Show and Indoor Open Chute Jumping, Edmonton, AB Kelly: (780) 486-2099, kelly@mapleleafmeadows.com, www.mapleleafmeadows.com

May 3 - May 4

Driving Clinic, Delacour, AB Judy: (403) 946-5194 or www.newbertequine.com

Mar 22 - Mar 24 School of Legerete Open Clinic with Melanie Bulmahn from Germany, Chase, BC. chris@forthehorse.com, www.ForTheHorse.com Mar 23

Mission Horse Club Wild and Wooly Season Opener, Mission, BC, info@missionhorseclub.org, www.missionhorseclub.org

Mar 28 - Mar 30 Robin Hahn Clinic, Northlands Equestrian Centre, Pitt Meadows, BC. Alycia: (604) 290-6934

May 9 - May 11 Driving Clinic, Water Valley, AB Judy: (403) 946-5194 or www.newbertequine.com May 31 - Jun 1

MLM Summer Festival I & Tack Swap, Edmonton, AB Kelly: (780) 486-2099, kelly@mapleleafmeadows.com, www.mapleleafmeadows.com

Jun 21

MLM Solstice Hunter Jumper Show, 4 Bar Challenge & Indoor Open Chute Jumping, Edmonton, AB Kelly: (780) 486-2099, kelly@mapleleafmeadows.com, www.mapleleafmeadows.com

Jul 5 - Jul 6

MLM Summer Festival II, Edmonton, AB Kelly: (780) 486-2099, kelly@mapleleafmeadows.com, www.mapleleafmeadows.com

Mt. Cheam Pony Club Schooling Jumper Rounds, Island 22, Chilliwack, BC. Janice: go_event@smartt.com

Aug 30

School of Legerete Teachers’ Course Clinic #10/10 with Bertrand Ravoux from France, Chase, BC. chris@forthehorse.com, www.ForTheHorse.com

MLM Summertime Fun Development Show, Edmonton, AB Kelly: (780) 486-2099, kelly@mapleleafmeadows.com, www.mapleleafmeadows.com

Sep 6

MLM Summer Wrap Up Dressage Show, Edmonton, AB Kelly: (780) 486-2099, kelly@mapleleafmeadows.com, www.mapleleafmeadows.com

Sep 7

Ag-Pro Derby Day, Edmonton, AB Kelly: (780) 486-2099, kelly@mapleleafmeadows.com, www.mapleleafmeadows.com

Sep 21

MLM Fall Finale Party & Tack Swap, Edmonton, AB Kelly: (780) 486-2099, kelly@mapleleafmeadows.com, www.mapleleafmeadows.com

Apr 5

Mission Horse Club Games Show, Mission, BC info@missionhorseclub.org, www.missionhorseclub.org

Apr 5 - Apr 6

Island 22 Horse Trials, Chilliwack, BC www.horsetrialsbc.com

Apr 6

MREC 2 Phase and Dressage Schooling Show, Maple Ridge, BC, Jack Polo: (604) 467-5616, mrec@shaw.ca www.mrec.ca

Apr 10 - Apr 13

MREC Spring Hunter Jumper Horse Show, Maple Ridge, BC Jack Polo: (604) 467-5616, mrec@shaw.ca, www.mrec.ca

Apr 12 - Apr 13 Apr 15 - Apr 18

Apr 18 - Apr 20

Johvale High Country Horse Trials, Pritchard, BC www.horsetrialsbc.com

Apr 18 - Apr 20

BCHAA Spring Show Open Breeds Welcome, Cloverdale Agriplex, Cloverdale, BC. (604) 940-1167 or www.bchalfarabian.com

Apr 24 - Apr 28

Kelowna Spring Classic Hunter Jumper Show, Kelowna, BC Lindsay Kern-Legroulx: (250) 870-8883 lindsaykern868@ hotmail.com, Kelownaridingclub.com

Apr 26 - Apr 27

Mt. Cheam Pony Club 2 Phase & XC Day, Island 22, Chilliwack, BC. Janice: go_event@smartt.com

Apr 27

Mission Horse Club English/Western Performance Show Heritage Qualifier, Mission, BC, info@missionhorseclub.org, www.missionhorseclub.org

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MLM Fuzzy and Fun Valentine’s Development Show, Edmonton, AB Kelly: (780) 486-2099, kelly@mapleleafmeadows.com, www.mapleleafmeadows.com

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