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contents FeatureS

departMentS 8 tidbits Show Bits

12 alexander & Bucephalus

by Carolyn Willekes

18 Vet’s View What a Pain in the Back!

28 behind barn doors: wingberry Farms

22 industry news JustWorld International Heads West!

by Jessica Lefroy

37 canadians Shine in the South

36 Fei news FEI’s Inaugural Para-

Equestrian Forum Celebrates Para-Sport Future

41 equitation Science Shaping: Training Step by Step

50 discipline reports World No. 1 Brash Blows away Opposition

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ON THE COVER: Scott Brash and Hello Forever flexed their muscles on the beach in Miami in the Longines Global Champions Tour. See page 50.

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“You simply point her in the direction you need to go, and she just offers it. It’s a wonderful feeling. Like I’ve said before, gravity is just a suggestion to her.”— Steffen Peters comments on the joys of riding Rosamunde. See page 56.

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received from competitors in previous years. “We are pretty proud of our newly resurfaced stabling as well as our GGT covered arena footing, and the $4000 prize money we are giving away is just icing on the cake!” says Lauren Wright, the Dressage Committee Chair and Board Director. Southlands has also put in a covered round pen for safe longeing by members and competitors. Southlands has been a fixture in the show world for a long time, and is constantly evolving with the horse industry, so I hope everyone will support the Spring Show, the sponsors, and all the hard work the committee has put into making this work for all.

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Well, I think it is safe to say that winter is finally over. A lot of Canada may beg to differ, having been through a winter to remember with record snowfall, and record low temperatures, but we are starting to emerge. We have been enviously following fellow Canadians as they travelled south and competed in California and Florida (see page 37), and more locally, the schooling shows have begun, and we are rapidly approaching the first ever CDI*** in British Columbia to kick off the season! This issue has lots of coverage of shows in the sunny south, and by next month, we will have some reports from shows north of the 49th parallel.

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Tidbits continued from page 8 Set… Ali Buchanan tells us that all is ready for the big CDI3* at Thunderbird Show Park. Sponsors Invitations are mailed, new footing is in the indoor warmup, the FEI Stabling is secure, LiveStream is ready to go, the Gala is sold out, and everyone is waiting for the start of the show. Canadian riders are streaming back from the south to ride at Tbird and gain qualifying scores for the Pan Am Games team selection. Apart from seeing the best riders on the west coast, there will be so much else to do. Tickets and tables have been sold for the “Fashionable Grand Prix Freestyle Gala” on Saturday, April 11th, with Happy Hour beginning at 4:30, followed by a Pooch Parade,

the Noel Asmar Equestrian Fashion show, and then the Grand Prix Freestyle Competition, and the Arabians in Motion Costume Freestyle! Spectator admission is free. Oh, and there is a banquet somewhere in there as well! Check the next issue of Gaitpost for photos and a full report. We will also be covering the World Cup Finals in Las Vegas.

Go! The people at Topline Stables tell us that for their Spring Fling Hack/Hunter/Jumper show, they have increased their sponsorship and now have added $2500 in prize money! There will be a prize table for winners to choose a prize, as well as the division championship prizes. They are running several Hunter and Jumper Derby classes, and Buckerfield’s is sponsoring the $200 Barn Challenge. we all win The effort that goes behind running a show is tremendous; it can be a logistical nightmare to juggle so many aspects from sponsorship and scheduling to facilities and footing. Throw them all in the air, and make them all land perfectly, ready to go, on Day One of the show — not a small feat! Next time you attend a show, whether as a spectator or a competitor, and whether it is a schooling show or an FEI show, take a look around and imagine what it took to put it all in place. Take the time to find an organizer and thank them for something you feel was well done — they will probably fall over in shock or break down in tears, but you will definitely make someone’s day!

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Alexander & Bucephalus

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This month I am writing about one of my favourite horsemen of all time.

Seriously, I like this guy so much that I wrote a M.A. thesis on him and his understanding of all things equine. Properly titled King Alexander III of Macedon, but more frequently known as Alexander the Great (it is also fun to call him A.T.G. or Mr. The Great), he was a man who seriously knew horses.

Alexander and Bucephalus stand guard over the Thessaloniki harbour.

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s a historian, I am often asked the question ‘If you could meet anyone dead or alive, who would it be?’ I can answer unequivocally that the person would be Alexander. I do not choose Alexander because of his military accomplishments, the legends/semi-mythical status associated with him, his random personality quirks (boy, did he have some of those) or because he is considered one of the great men of history. No, the reason my choice is Alexander is because I would absolutely LOVE to sit down and talk horses with him. Alexander was a military genius — there is absolutely no doubt about that. After all, the guy amassed the largest land empire of his time before his 32nd birthday with plans for more (which were kiboshed by his somewhat early death). As far as I am concerned, one of Alexander’s greatest contributions to history was his understanding of horses.

Alexander is best known for his partnership with one specific horse: Bucephalus (think of Eric and Hickstead, Ian and Big Ben, Charlotte and Valegro…) Bucephalus was like so many other famous horses, a bit different with a rather distinctive personality that did not mesh easily with most riders. In fact, Bucephalus had a pretty poor reputation when he first met a teenaged Alexander, thanks to a habit of acting aggressively and a penchant for throwing riders. Bucephalus was a stallion, but this was not unusual as the Greeks preferred stallions for their cavalry mounts and the practice of gelding male horses seems to have been rare in ancient Greece. He was born and raised in Thessaly, a region in Central Greece renowned for its horses and horsemen; in Greek mythology Thessaly was the homeland of the Centaurs, the half-horse, half-human beings.

As a youngster, Bucephalus was marked with the Thessalian brand to proclaim his distinguished place of origin, something that was also reflected in his name, which means ‘Ox head.’ This name does not reflect Bucephalus’ level of intelligence, rather, it recalls the brand placed on him, as the Thessalian symbol was the Boukephalia: an ox head. (Random bit of trivia here — Thessaly was also home to some of the earliest steer wrestling www.gaitpost.com

Alexander engaged in combat, details from the Alexander Sarcophagus (Istanbul Archaeology Museum).

events which are depicted on 4th century BCE Thessalian coins). Bucephalus must have been a horse of outstanding breeding and conformation because he came with a hefty price tag of 13 talents, making him the ancient Greek equivalent to Totilas after the World Equestrian Games in 2010, except that Bucephalus was a young stallion with a reputation for violence, whereas Totilas was a record-breaking world champion! But hey, they both are/were black stallions…

So how did this unruly young stallion become the lifelong partner to one of history’s most famous men? Well it was done in a truly over-the-top Alexander-esque manner. Alexander’s dad, King Philip II, was in the market for a new warhorse. To expedite the process, he held a horse fair near his palace at Pella in Macedonia. Philoneicus, the Thessalian horse trader, thought Bucephalus would be a great match for Philip. He knew Philip was the only person present who could afford the horse, and so he (attempted) to show the horse to the King. Bucephalus was not too keen on this and proceeded to throw everyone Philip sent out to try him.

Philip declared the horse unrideable, accused Philoneicus of wasting his time and ordered the horse taken away. Things were looking pretty bad for Philoneicus when suddenly a precocious young Alexander piped up and informed all present that his dad was rejecting the best horse of Alexander & Bucephalus continued on page 14

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left: Carolyn with a marble version of Alexander (Istanbul Archaeology Museum). Inset: An elephant Medallion showing a Macedonian cavalry engaged in battle with Indian elephant cavalry (The british Museum).

Alexander & Bucephalus continued from page 13 the bunch. Philip did not particularly appreciate these comments and asked the young whippersnapper if he thought he could do better than the professionals. In typical Alexander fashion, the answer was a resounding ‘Yes!’ Father and son set a challenge: if Alexander could ride Bucephalus, Philip would buy the horse for him; but if he failed, Alexander had to pay for the horse himself. Alexander had a bit of a trick up his sleeve, he had been watching the horse closely and noticed that he was not actually a violent horse, but a scared one. And so, ‘Alexander went quickly up to Bucephalus, took hold of his bridle, and turned him towards the sun, for he noticed that the horse was shying at his own shadow … he ran alongside the animal for a little while, calming him down by stroking him, and then, when he saw he was full of spirit and courage, he quietly threw aside his cloak and with a light spring vaulted safely on to his back. For a little while he kept feeling the bit with the reins… and got him collected. Finally, when he saw the horse was free of his fears and impatient to show his speed, he gave him his head and urged him forward, using a commanding voice and a touch of the foot’ (Plutarch Life of Alexander).

Plutarch relates a pretty cool story of the young boy ‘taming’ the wild black stallion.

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behavior and understood how to communicate with them effectively. The importance of this goes beyond Alexander proving his dad wrong; it translates into conquering an empire and changing the face of mounted warfare forever.

When Alexander and his army crossed the Hellespont and marched against the Persian King Darius III, they were going up against some of the most formidable horse cultures of antiquity. Alexander recognized that the only way he could possibly defeat the might of the Persian cavalry was to outdo them at their own game — mounted combat. He did this in a simple but clever way: he used the horse. OK, well obviously he used the horse — that would be an essential part of mounted warfare, but what Alexander did differently was to use inherent equine behavior, particularly the hierarchy of the herd. He used this to physically and psychologically defeat the horses of the Persian cavalry. Alexander was the first general to use the horse to his full potential in hand-to-hand combat. He was able to do this because he understood how to redirect a horse’s basic instincts into combat skills.

Alexander’s relationship with horses went beyond the necessity of training them for war, something that in and of itself required a sympathetic understanding of the animal. As we saw in the previous article, Alexander had a deeply affectionate bond with Bucephalus. When the horse was stolen by bandits in what is now Afghanistan, his distraught owner threatened to kill every last person in the country unless they brought him his horse (maybe this is a little extreme, but imagine how you would feel and what you would say if someone stole your horse!) Needless to say, Bucephalus was quickly returned. When Bucephalus died of old age while the army was marching through Northern India, Alexander held the equivalent of a state funeral for him and founded a city named Bucephalia in his honour.

Alexander the Great accomplished some pretty impressive things during the course of his life and horses were central to all of this, not just from a military standpoint, but as an integral part of who he was.

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headlinenews Bit by Bit CP National Horse Show Joins Longines FEI World Cup Jumping North American League The 2015 CP National Horse Show has been chosen as one of only seven events that will comprise the East Coast division of the all-new Longines FEI World Cup Jumping North American League. The new league was launched with a formal press conference in Miami, Florida.

The North American League begins in August of this year across seven East and seven West Coast venues in three countries: the United States, Mexico and Canada.

The 14 events that will host legs of the Longines FEI World Cup Jumping North American League were selected after a rigorous screening process from a long list of 25 applicants.

The North American League boasts a minimum of US $2.4 million prize money across the series, and offers the best Jumping athletes from North America and around the world the chance to qualify for the jackpot of more than US $1.4 million (b1.3 million) on offer annually at the Longines FEI World Cup Jumping Final.

A total of 14 athletes from the new North American league will qualify for next year’s prestigious Longines FEI World Cup Jumping Final, which will take place in Gothenburg (SWE) March 23-28, 2016. The top seven athletes from the East Coast US, top three from West Coast US, and the two best-placed athletes from Canada and Mexico, will qualify for next year’s Final, alongside winners of 15 leagues around the world.

Emanuel Andrade Presented with Hermes Talented Young Rider Award Emanuel Andrade of Venezuela was honoured with the Hermes Talented Young Rider Award at the close of the 2015 Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington, FL. The Hermes Talented Young Rider Award is presented to the rider aged 16 to 25 who earns the most points in International Equestrian Federation (FEI) sanctioned competition during the 12-week Show Jumping circuit.

At 18 years of age, Andrade was a regular competitor in the FEI division, earning numerous top placings. Among the highlights were a sixth place finish in the $372,000 CSI5* Suncast Grand Prix riding Hardrock Z and, the Headline News continued on page 16

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Headline News continued from page 15 following week, being a member of Venezuela’s fourth placed team in the $100,000 Kingsland Equestrian FEI Nations’ Cup riding Clouwni.

In a special ceremony held in the International Ring, Andrade was presented with a ‘Hermes Petite’ saddle, as well as a Hampton Presentation Rug by James Sardelli, Senior Equestrian Account Manager of Hermes, and Monique Connelly, Equestrian Specialist for the Madison Ave. Hermes Boutique.

Andrade was also named the Leading Jumper Owner of the 2015 Winter Equestrian Festival with a total of 21 horses contributing points towards the title. He was also the runner-up in the standings for the Leading Jumping Rider, outpaced only by Laura Chapot.

Artisan Farms Recognized at 2015 Winter Equestrian Festival As the 2015 Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington, FL, drew to a close, Artisan Farms, owned by Carlene and Andy Ziegler, was recognized for its tremendous achievements throughout the 12-week Show Jumping circuit.

Artisan Farms was the recipient of the Harrison Cup Perpetual Trophy, awarded to the owners whose horses won the most money in all open jumper classes throughout the Winter Equestrian Festival. In addition, Fine Lady 5, owned by Artisan Farms, was selected as the winner of the Champion Equine Insurance Jumper Style Award. Both award presentations took place during the $500,000 CSI5* Rolex Grand Prix on March 28.

With three wins in the WEF Challenge Cup Series, Fine Lady 5 and Eric Lamaze dominated the Thursday feature event.

“Fine Lady is a very special horse, and she was a very consistent every time out,” said Lamaze of Schomberg, ON. “Almost every time I used her, she won or was placed. She’s a small mare with a beautiful way of jumping so the style award is very fitting, considering the circuit she has had.”

In addition, Lamaze also won the first two WEF Challenge Cups of the season riding Rosana du Park, owned

by Artisan Farms in partnership with his Torrey Pines Stable. At the end of 12 weeks of competition, Lamaze and Rosana du Park were named the 1.45m division circuit champions.

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“You would be hard-pressed to find a better owner anywhere in the world,” said Lamaze, the 2008 Olympic Champion of Carlene and Andy Ziegler. “They are so supportive of myself, Tiffany, Caitlin and Carly. Their support goes way beyond just providing us with great horses.

They understand the sport, and they understand the difficult days. They love winning, as all owners do, but they are also very supportive when you don’t win.

“It is so important for the owners to be a part of it and understand the sport,” Lamaze continued. “It is a difficult sport and, when you understand it, it makes it easier to live through the hard days. They have taken the time to understand our sport and are quite knowledgeable. Andy has gained understanding through his own riding, and Carlene has spent a lot of time watching us all ride. We are so grateful for their support. They really do it for us, and that’s what makes it special.”

With the Winter Equestrian Festival having reached its conclusion, the next stop for Team Artisan will be the mpsGlobal Canada for your Champions Tour in Miami from April 2-4. Horses nd aand christmas riders will thencourse move from Wellington, FL, to their summer base at Artisan Farms in Vrasene, Belgium.

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by Dr. Eric Martin, dvm

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What a pain in the back!

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ack pain in horses — is it perception or reality? The head (TMJ and poll), neck (cervical vertebrae), back (thoracolumbar region) and pelvis (sacroiliac region) are all important aspects of the horse’s axial skeleton that can create performance issues. Since we already discussed the neck in a previous issue (July 2013 by Dr. Antonio Cruz DVM, MSc, ACVS, ECVS, ACVSMR) we will concentrate on the rest of the spine and pelvis in this issue.

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true in some instances, it is not always the case.

Different horses may respond differently to palpation and manipulation of the back. Being able to differentiate between pain, sensitivity and tenderness can take years of experience and is very subjective. But before we take on the task of diagnosing and treating, let’s address the anatomical structures of this area.

The “back” consists of the thoracolumbar region which most of us know as (1) withers, (2) where the saddle sits and (3) the region just behind the saddle. In thoracolumbar region are the bony vertebrae, the muscles that lay on top of and underneath the vertebrae, the spinal

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cord and nerves that innervate the muscles, the connective tissue (tendons, ligaments and fascia) that hold the muscles to the bones and the bones to each other, the ribs and the intercostal muscles, and the many joints that connect all the vertebrae. The “pelvis” consists of the pelvic bone, the sacrum, the large muscles surrounding these bones, and the nerves, tendons, ligaments and fascia that hold it all together. Where the pelvis meets the sacrum is called the sacroiliac joint or SI joint.

As you can see, there are a lot of moving parts in this region of the horse. The more parts there are, the more likely there is of something to go wrong. Right? Well, partially. One could also look at it in another way whereby the more parts there are, the more adaptable the body can become to compensate for minor deficiencies in the system. The problem comes when compensation leads to degeneration or pathology in nearby associated regions or in regions further away from the back, like the legs or feet. Remember though, that the process can work in reverse as well. A subtly lame horse that is not using its leg properly will compensate for this through improper use of the back/pelvis, making him appear to be sore in the back. So we recommend a soundness evaluation first and foremost to eliminate this as a possibility. All of these structures do move independently but with little range of motion compared to the neck and the limbs of the horse. It is more important for them to work in a concerted effort along with coupled motion to effectively allow the various gaits that we see in a variety of disciplines. In terms of some simple biomechanics to keep in mind, the thoracic vertebrae and lumbar vertebrae have more flexion in a dorsal and ventral direction (up and down) compared to lateral flexion (side to side). Most all of the lateral flexion of the trunk comes from the thoracic area as opposed to the lumbar area.

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Pain, sensitivity, or tenderness?

further reading of any of Dr. Hilary Clayton’s books as her research has educated us light years from where we once were.

Evaluating these structures both at rest and in motion is an art, a science and sometimes a process of elimination. The signs that we see range from very subtle to dramatic and may be located anywhere along the back or pelvis. Usually it isn’t any one sign that we use to diagnose a back problem but a collection of things from what the rider or trainer reports that the horse is doing under saddle, the actual movement of the horse on a lunge line or under saddle and the palpation of anatomical structures. We will evaluate the ability to flex and contract, the degree of resentment or sensitivity to manipulation and the suppleness or symmetry of how he moves and the range of motion. The back and pelvis are diagnostically challenging in that perform-

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Vet’s View continued from page 19 ing nerve blocks in these regions are not always rewarding and sometimes dangerous to perform thereby limiting our ability to prove we are in the right area. Radiographs and ultrasound are good modalities but we are sometimes limited as to what we can see and how to interpret the changes that are present. Nuclear Scintigraphy (a bone scan) is valuable and very good at detecting bone pain in these regions but not necessarily soft tissue, as well as it is not always financially feasible for some people. Thermography is good at detecting heat at the level of the skin but this does not always correlate well since most structures causing pain in this region are much deeper than what these units can detect and, if chronic and low grade, may not produce any heat at all. Gait analysis units may be able to detect asymmetry of the limbs or provide information on limb movement but they are not useful at this time to detect back related problems. Even on the human side of the fence with CT scans and MRI’s they are not always able to give you the diagnosis even though you are standing there pointing with your finger exactly where it hurts. So it leaves us with experience, education, training and expertise, palpation, observation, possibly some of the diagnostic tools mentioned above and response to treatment (i.e. trial and error) to treat back or pelvic problems in horses.

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we utilize in our practice that I find beneficial are anti-inflammatories, joint injections, mesotherapy, Chiropractic, Acupuncture, Tildren, and Shockwave. It is important to have a properly fitted saddle and to have an exercise routine suited to your horse’s condition. Warm up, stretching routines, increase muscle strength and sometimes adjusted work schedules are necessary to help manage and support a chronic back issue.

Prevention of these issues would best be addressed with a proper warm-up, warm down and cool down process, proper conditioning, not working through fatigue, and by periodic soundness exams to ensure that you are not missing some subtle issues. A proper warm up routine is part physiological (getting the body ready to work) part psychological (getting the brain ready to work) and part sport specific (getting the body ready to do a specific type of work). This can be different for each horse and for each discipline, so it is not easy to provide a cook book type recipe. The nervous horse is treated different than the excited horse, which is different than the horse with a chronic problem. We would be happy to discuss these issues with you directly to help with your individual needs. The warm down is getting the heart rate back down to normal but not too fast to prevent lactic acid build up in the muscles that may inhibit the body’s ability to recover quickly. This is accomplished by a progressive reduction of exercise intensity (i.e. a slow trot on a loose rein for 5-10 minutes) and light stretching. The cool down is a nice leisurely walk for another 5 minutes or so followed by some light stretching. All of the above is important for all horses, sore back or not, and should be implemented into your daily exercise to help prevent injuries from occurring.

Eric Martin DVM, CAc, cVSMT: Dr. Martin pursued veterinary medicine by attending Kansas State University Veterinary School. While there, he was given the opportunity to further his education through externships in the northeast, at Mid Atlantic Equine Medical Center. After graduating, he accepted an associate position in a sport horse practice in central Connecticut where he worked for 3 years prior to moving to the Fraser Valley in British Columbia. He pursued his interest in the sport horse world by becoming certified in Acupuncture and Chiropractic procedures.

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Headline News continued from page 17 Longines Sponsors the Royal Horse Show The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair is pleased to announce that The Royal Horse Show will now be included as a leg of the prestigious Longines FEI World Cup Jumping North American League from 2015 through 2017.

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INDUSTRYnews Business Matters Thunderbird Show Park has been a longstanding supporter of JustWorld International, and JustWorld returns again this year May 20-24 and August 12-16.

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Beginning with the Blenheim Spring Show on April 8-12, JustWorld International has partnered with six horse shows throughout western North America in an effort to raise awareness and funds for the non-profit on the west coast.

The JustWorld team will also continue to attend horse shows throughout the US and Canada but has put a large emphasis on growing a stronger foundation on the West Coast this show season.

Blenheim Equisports, the Thunderbird Show Park and the Sacramento International have all been long standing, strong supporters of JustWorld, and the organization is thrilled to have each of their support again this year. Each of the six horse shows will feature a JustWorld booth, silent auctions, barbeques and the signature JustWorld Horseless Horse Show, offering family friendly and fun opportunities to get involved

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with the non-profit and help to create a positive change for children in the developing world.

Manitoba Horse Trials presents a clinic with Ian Roberts Ian Roberts is a world class Eventer whose accomplishments include competing at the Olympics, World Equestrian Games, and Rolex. He is an Equine Canada Level 3 Coach with many years of experience bringing young and international riders to the top level of the sport. For more information check out his website www.dream crest.com.

Register by April 15 to reserve your spot at the low cost of $170 (MHT and PC members). A $50 late fee will be applied after April 15th. Contact Lisa Reimer for more information at brackets ranchlr@gmail.com.

World’s Top Riders Set To Compete at 2015 Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event Defending champion William Fox-Pitt and Zara Phillips, granddaughter of Queen Elizabeth II of England, head an impressive list of entries set to compete in the 2015 Rolex Kentucky

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Three-Day Event, presented by Land Rover.

A record 91 horses have been entered for this year’s event that returns to Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, April 23-26, breaking last year’s record of 82. The field includes 75 riders from nine countries including Australia, Canada, Germany, Great Britain, Ireland, New Zealand, Sweden, The Netherlands and USA. In addition to 2012 Olympic teammates Fox-Pitt and Phillips, the list of entries includes Michael Jung of Germany who won individual Gold medals at both the 2012 Olympic Games in London and the 2010 FEI World Equestrian

Games at the Kentucky Horse Park. All entries have their sights set on the Rolex title. This year’s prize money has been increased to $300,000 — with $100,000 going to the winner along with a Rolex watch. This year’s event is also an official selection trial for the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) and will help determine which US event riders will be chosen to compete at the Pan American Games in Toronto, Canada, next July.

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Biosecurity: measures that prevent the introduction and spread of contagious diseases.

Biosecurity planning helps to ensure that practices routinely carried out on your farm are beneficial to your horses’ health. By adopting guidelines and working with a veterinarian you can play a significant role in keeping your horses and your industry as healthy as possible. control movements of people, animals, equipment and vehicles: • Into a designated zone, • Out of a designated zone, and • Between the designated zones.

This can be done through the use of controlled access points.

INTroduCINg New HorSeS Plan animal introductions, and structure their movement within the premises and their removal from the premises.

This includes using management strategies such as: • Permanently identifying all animals and keeping records for traceability, • Testing animals before introduction, • Following post arrival isolation procedures, Practice animal identification and good record keeping. it is important to participate in traceability systems where available. eSTAblISH reSPoNSe PlANS For PoTeNTIAl dISeASe SITuATIoNS • Contact a veterinarian if you see symptoms of illness • Work with your veterinarian to have a “disease response plan” in place for suspected cases of contagious or reportable diseases.

A disease response plan should include: • Triggers for the response plan (for example, numerous horses showing signs of disease, a lack of response to routine treatments), • Details of whom to contact, • Plans for limiting movements of animals, people or vehicles on or off the premises, and • Other measures determined by you and your veterinarian.

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Industry News continued from page 23 trian Games, Michael Jung is another newcomer to Rolex Kentucky. He has entered La Biosthetique Sam FBW, the horse with whom he won double gold medals at the 2012 Olympic Games in London, and also the World Championship title when the World Equestrian Games were held at the Kentucky Horse Park in 2010.

U.S. rider Phillip Dutton, a five-time Olympian with two Gold medals to his name, will be looking to reclaim the Rolex Kentucky title that he won in 2008 with one of the three horses that he has entered. He heads a strong U.S. contingent that will be seeking to win the Rolex title for the U.S. for the first time since Dutton’s win in 2008.

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USET Foundation Announces Launch of “The Dressage Challenge” Top U.S. Dressage riders and owners gathered with United States Equestrian Team (USET) Foundation trustees Wednesday evening at the Global Dressage Festival pavilion for a champagne toast to celebrate the establishment of “The Dressage Challenge” and to recognize Claudine and Fritz Kundrun for their generosity.

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dation specifically for U.S. High Performance Dressage Programs. The Kundruns, longtime horse owners and supporters of U.S. Dressage, have made a significant contribution to initiate The Challenge: they will match $1 for every $2 in gift commitments made by Dec. 31, 2015, up to a total of $500,000.

The goal of The Dressage Challenge is to raise $1,500,000 over the next four years to support a world-class program that will put the U.S. on top of the podium at international championships. Gifts are all tax-deductible. Commitments of $25,000 or more made by December 31 are eligible for The Challenge and may be paid over a multi-year period.

USET Foundation Executive Director Bonnie Jenkins announced that donors have already stepped up to join The Dressage Challenge. Patsy and Leet Denton and Rowan O’Riley have made gift commitments to support the new program.

Jenkins said, “We are so grateful to the Kundruns for their vision and most generous com-

Leading Breeder of Mammoth Jacks To Retire Windy Ridge Donkeys of Alberta, Canada, have made the decision to retire from breeding Mammoth Jacks.

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ingberry Farms is set on 100 acres of paradise for its four and

two-legged friends. Located just outside of Toronto, it is home to Canadian Olympian and four-time Canadian Show Jumping Champion, Yann Candele, and Assistant Trainer Sarah Johnstone, who has trained extensively in Europe and is one of Canada’s top young riders.

The facility is owned and operated by Shawn Littler, who went into business with her parents after recognizing that collectively, their shared interests and business backgrounds would have something to offer the sport they loved. A trip to Europe to import three horses was their first order of business, and Wingberry grew rapidly from there. “I love horses and I love people, but my parents are both a big part of this,” she explains of their partnership. “We wanted to provide a beautiful facility, excellent trainers, and an atmosphere that was both fun and professional.”

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The facility boasts an impressive list of amenities. Initially a modest eight-stall barn home to trail horses and alpacas, it underwent a massive renovation in 2001. Littler recalls the moment they knew the property was the perfect blank canvas. “We drove up the driveway and the propwww.gaitpost.com

erty had a nice feel to it,” recalls Littler. “It was just so beautiful and quiet, there was an immediate calm.” The family enlisted the help of Dutch Masters and local Mennonite tradespeople through the process of construction, though the

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Behind Barn Doors continued from page 29 Littler family was responsible for the majority of the design. “My parents’ passion and background has always been in building and design, and the new property was an exciting project for them. We have always enjoyed working together, and they were really instrumental throughout the process. I had been to a lot of boarding and show barns with my horses, so as a rider and owner I knew from that perspective what I liked, what the clients would be looking for and what the horses needed for comfort in a facility. We all enjoyed sourcing the highest quality materials and add-ons for the facility together.”

The 210' x 70' indoor arena is fully insulated and heated. The large windows are made of therapane glass, which allow plenty of natural light during the day, and by night is lit by energy efficient custom fixtures. The footing in all of the rings at Wingberry was sourced from Karen Leeming, former manager of the Canadian Equestrian Team and co-owner of Footing First.

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vide the ultimate in shock absorption, traction and durability. The 300' x 220' Grand Prix ring features natural jumps that include a water jump and bank, and is landscaped with mature trees and a gazebo for spectators. The ring’s automatic water system is sourced from the property’s large pond. Last is the 400' x 300' grass Grand Prix field that features a grob, table top, water jump, ditch and liverpool. A grass jogging trail surrounds the field for additional training. To aid in the longevity of the trainers as well as the horses, all rings feature aluminum jumps.

Within close proximity to the green belt, Wingberry horses are treated to the access of over 1,200 acres of hacking through natural and groomed trails, rivers and streams. Providing safe outdoor space for the Wingberry horses was of critical importance to the family, who built 15 large grass paddocks that allow for both individual and group turnout. The turnout at Wingberry offers a wide range of options for the needs of specific horses. There is an extra-large field with run-in shed for the retired horses, as well as four combination grass/sand fields and two sand paddocks. The fields are used year-round, with the paths regularly cleared for safe access during winter turnout. The horses also have access to a covered four-horse Equi-ciser walker.

Environmental conservation on the property was of high importance in the design and construction of the facility. “We planted, preserved and now maintain a diverse mix of native trees and shrubs to help reduce erosion, protect the natural streams and groundwater, and provide a habitat for wildlife,” Littler explains. There is a buried drainage system to eliminate groundwater contamination, the quality of which is protected by limiting the use of salt in the winter months and redirecting the water flow of melted snow when plowing. Pastures are fertilized using a manure spreader, and any excess is removed and used by gardening centres. The manure pit is a covered, concrete storage area with a drainage system that runs away from the barn and any www.gaitpost.com

dwellings, wells and streams. To aid in the landscaping needs of such a property, there is an aggregate pit on-site. The labour required to maintain a property with such extensive attention to detail is no small feat, and the family owns a fleet of machinery to help with the task. An integral cog in the machine is the property manager, LJ Milosevic, whose unique set of skills have been helping the growth and maintaining the standards of Wingberry since 2011.

The property offers stabling in either a 23-stall or six-stall barn; new arrivals also have access to a five-stall quarantine barn, affectionately nicknamed ‘the hangar’. The facility was designed with the horse’s safety and comfort of the highest priority, without neglecting the creature comforts for the two legged-clients as well. There are three wash stalls, one inside that is heated and two of which are outside. Each stall is equipped with both automatic waterers and buckets with taps, depending on the horse’s preference. The majority of the stalls have windows that open, and there is excellent ventilation throughout the barn.

There is a large feed room with climate controlled storage for the feed, a heated blanket room, and washer/dryer facilities. Littler also included in the design of the facility all the comforts and amenities she came to desire as a long-term client herself. Wingberry offers a heated lounge with internet access, television, work space and full kitchenette. There are three large heated tackrooms: the first offers clients large individual

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Behind Barn Doors continued from page 31 lockers, the second features the laundry facilities and an area for cleaning tack and the third is a private tackroom for the trainers. Each groom stall is equipped with brushes, bandages, wraps and products that may be used by the clients.

In addition to an alarm system, the facility has an extensive list of emergency procedures.

“We have a hospital grade generator, so if needed we can power the entire property,” she explains.

“Our man-made pond allows access to water for our state-of-the-art fire suppression system, we even had the Nobleton firefighters out to the farm to make sure they knew the property and procedures. We also have a detailed natural disaster plan that my property manager put together for us, so everyone has a job in case of fire, natural disaster, or flood.” There is a staff house on property and Littler is quick to acknowledge their contributions. “The staff is absolutely unbelievable. I can’t say enough about my barn manager, Claire Gullen. She is excellent with the horses and organization of the barn, and she

works closely with the trainers to make sure all the horse’s needs are met and everything runs smoothly. From driving the truck and trailer to hiring new staff, she has a huge hand in the operation of the facility. The horses and clients love her, and we are so grateful for all of her efforts. LJ maintains the property and gardens, trails, rings and equipment. He has a high level of knowledge in everything pertaining to the landscape and design of the facility and he also has a vast knowledge of horses and their needs. We have a great team.”

Wingberry is the culmination of a family’s efforts to support the sport they love and provide world-class amenities for their clients and horses.

“We wanted to have a functional and beautiful facility that would enable us to purchase young horses and develop them though the levels. I just love being around the clients, cheering them on and watching the horses develop with our worldclass trainers. We are in this business because we love the animals, we love the sport and we love the people.”

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Craig Spence, the International Paralympic Committee’s Director of Media & Communications, at the FEI’s first Para-Equestrian Forum.

FEI’s inaugural Para-Equestrian Forum celebrates para-sport future

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aralympic athletes and experts from 22 countries were welcomed to the FEI’s first Para-Equestrian Forum last weekend in Essen, Germany. The exciting two-day event gave delegates the opportunity to engage in the future direction of Para-Equestrian Dressage, which will celebrate its twentieth Paralympic Games anniversary at Rio 2016, and discuss the wider backdrop of Para-Equestrian sport.

Meeting the challenges of developing ParaEquestrian sport in Asia, South America and the Far East, and opening up the sport to young athletes across these regions and globally, were key topics at the Para-Equestrian Forum.

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of the sport, working with volunteers, using social media and putting the spotlight on athletes.

Sports-specific discussions ranged from increasing the number of international judges, Para-Equestrian Dressage team drop scores, latest classification news and compensating aids.

Delegates also enjoyed a display of the up-andcoming sport of Para-Equestrian Reining.

Austria’s European champion and London 2012 gold and bronze medallist Pepo Puch made a lasting impression at the FEI Para-Equestrian Forum when he took to the stand to explain his journey to success, which he credited to a combination of strong will and support from family and friends. He received a rapturous standing ovation with many delegates wiping tears from their eyes.

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CANADIANS SHINE IN THE SOUTH

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The Gaitpost was very happy to hear from some of the Canadian riders that went south to train and compete for part of the winter.

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t is an unfortunate result of the size and climate of our country that so many riders have to go south from their provinces to gain experience and exposure. From Florida to California, Canadians have been heating up the rings, and considering what a small percentage of the riders at these big shows are Canadian, we have been picking up a disproportionately large number of the ribbons, in all the disciplines. Well done, everyone, and thank you for sharing a bit of your adventure‌

Galway Downs International Horse Show March 27-29 2015 Temecula, California Lisa Schultz and her young PMU horse had tons of success in California. Winning the Dressage phase with a score of 24.6 (75.4 % Dressage percentage), 0 jump and 0 time faults CrossCountry kept them in the lead which they held into show jumping on the final day. It was a very competitive group of riders from all over that qualified to compete at the Prelim level. www.gaitpost.com

Another Canadian, Sara Sellmer, had a stellar go at Galway Downs. TJ Drake, Manager at Lanzelot Stables, sent us this report: About 8 months of planning, three changes of departure/arrival time, money for memberships, travelling expenses and entry fees, thousands of long hard hours of training all winter and we arrived at Galway Downs in Temecula,

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It took three full days of travelling, three states, three maps, around six bags of beef jerky, and about 37 hours.

We travelled through all sorts of country and saw incredible things, torrential downpours from our neighbours in Langley, and a friendly border crossing that had our fearless leader run back through the pouring rain not once, but twice to make sure all our paperwork was in order. We saw endless miles of rolling green hills, fields of orchards, and gridlocked four-lane freeway traffic to desert lands, some unsanitary rest stops and way too many windmills, overpasses and high rise bridges for Sara’s comfort zone. Being locked up in the trailer for that long, both horse and rider were all getting a bit stir crazy, so a XC school at an overnight stop in Fresno made everyone excited for our last leg of the trip. We arrived at Galway in Temecula around dusk, got the horses settled, and we were done!

After a last minute entry, Sara was able to get both a Dressage lesson and a Jump lesson with our team coach, Clayton Fredricks. After a few days at Galway for schooling, a shower for ourselves and lots of preparation, Dressage day arrived! Sara had an early ride time and her test proved to be accurate, quiet and relaxed, landing 38

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her with scores in the middle of the pack. Not too shabby for us Canadian girls!

Saturday was the exciting XC phase — let’s face it — it’s why we all event! XC start time for Sara was in the heat of the day. The course proved to be smooth with just the right amount of “questions” for the division. Femika sailed through with no time, moving them up in the placings. She left the finish hungry for more and cooled out well. It takes us grooms hours to get everyone settled after XC. The horses always come first so after bathing, whirly boots, ice, poultice, wraps, feed, and a fresh bed of shavings, we clean up tack, the mess, ourselves...dinner for us comes around 8:30 if we are lucky!

Show Jumping! Another early start for us and another day of braiding! That means we are in the running for ribbons! Femika loves the Show Jumping fences and hates to touch them so a clear round in time moves them up again. A 3rd place finish at our first event of the year sets us up for a great season ahead!

Townley’s Tutelage Triggers Triumph Well known and respected Vancouver-based Hunter and Equitation coach Lindy Townley, and her clients Anna Hunt-Binkley, Maureen Howe, and Lisa Williams, delivered a stellar performance at the 2015 HITS Thermal Desert

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Dressage Team Silver medalist and her niece, Sandra Oxtoby, competed almost every weekend this winter in Wellington. Crystal has progressed her Pan American mount, Lymrix, up to the Grand Prix national circuit with scores up to 66% and wins in her classes. Sandra and Zedor are a Pan American Games declared team, competing on the CDI small tour circuit with up to 63 participants in the classes, record numbers! She had multiple top 20 placings, with scores up to 66%.

Both riders are based out of Carousel Stables in Calgary, Alberta.

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Joni Lynn Peters and Travolta Canadian Dressage athlete, Joni Lynn Peters, had this to say about her results in the Grand Canadians Shine continued on page 40 Circuit Horse Show during weeks V, VI, and VII. The ladies won numerous Divisional Championships over the three-week period, culminating in an overall performance of three Circuit Reserve Championships and three Circuit Championships. Camaraderie and good fun further contributed to a very memorable competition. Well done team!!

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Canadians Shine continued from page 39 Prix division at the CDI3* Festival of the Horse, held last weekend in San Juan Capistrano, California: Karen and Don Daiquiri “It was my first time to the San Juan Capistrano show site. What an incredible opportunity and experience to be a part of; huge setting, lovely back drop, Hunters, Jumpers and Dressage horses all training and competing and being housed onsite. I am very happy and proud of being a part of that crowd — and with Travolta, whom I have partnered with for a very long time. It is very rewarding indeed to ride in this company and at this level!!”

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My mare (co-owned by Lynda Hol) also had a very successful debut at the last CDI in FL winning all three of her classes (74-77% and scores improved each day) as well as high score of the show!

The Adequan Global Dressage Festival circuit in Florida is extremely well run and a fantastic venue. The opportunity for world-class Dressage competitions being held on such a frequent basis is like no other place in the world. Not to mention the opportunities for prize money. The influx of Europeans will continue to grow which makes for excellent preparation to compete in Europe or for major games. Hopefully there will be an expansion of the permanent stabling to accommodate the rapid growth of this series as the tent stabling for the national horses is not ideal.

At this point I’m still uncertain what my next plan will be. I’ll be sure to let you know what they are as soon as I have decided. In any event, I am extremely happy with our results thus far and hope to have many great things in the future to come. I am so grateful for all of the support and well wishes from people near and far, I am very lucky to be able to live my dream of competing at the highest level of this sport. Many, many thanks to my family, friends, sponsors and supporters. A special thank you goes to Renee Mulder for her grooming, she did a fantastic job.

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ShapinG: traininG Step by Step

haping is a fundamental principle of training. To “shape” a behaviour, we break the desired behaviour down into small, simple, achievable steps before gradually combining the steps to produce a more complex behaviour. This is a practice we all use in our daily horse training: the dressage levels, for instance, begin with simple expectations and gradually become more complex in the higher levels as the horse becomes more confident and strong. But shaping is useful on a small scale as well, and understanding more fully how it works can assist us in more quickly, safely, and calmly achieving our goals with our horse.

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sion him performing. We must avoid becoming frustrated if he does not react as we wish and remember that he is not blatantly disobeying the command but is simply confused about what the command means. Force and strong pressures only lead to fear associations and conflict behaviours, and in our impatience to get results we might inadvertently train the wrong behaviour or create a new issue.

To be successful, we should have a clear plan in our mind of the steps we will need to take to achieve the end result. Our steps must be small enough that the horse can be successful, but not so small that he becomes bored and dull with the enterprise — the key is to keep him motivated to keep learning and attempting to succeed. Some-

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Equitation Science continued from page 41 times, even when we take the time to make a thorough plan, we must reevaluate the necessary steps to achieve our goal and be prepared to back up a step or spend a longer period of time solidifying one particular step that he might be finding difficult. Depending on the complexity of the task, it might only take one session to shape the behaviour, but it could also take weeks or even months. rewArd THe SlIgHTeST TrY Some horses dislike having their temperature taken. It is the owner’s responsibility to train the horse to have its temperature taken; not the veterinarian’s. Teaching a horse to stand calmly while having his temperature taken is an easily attainable task with a little shaping. Reward generously with treats and praise as you progress through each step of the shaping process. Repeat each step as many times as is necessary until the horse becomes happy and comfortable. Do not move on to the next step until he no longer displays any anxiety. Make sure that you only reward when the horse’s feet are still – even if only for a moment in the beginning: remember that rewarding the horse when his feet are moving will reinforce the wrong behaviour.

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horses are very specific learners; just because he has stopped displaying anxiety with a certain handler in a certain area of the barn does not necessarily mean he will be calm with another handler in a different location. It may take time for him to learn to generalize.

SHAPINg dreSSAge MoveMeNTS IN HANd Of course, shaping processes are not only relevant to ground work but to all ridden work as well. We can easily teach a horse to do a leg yield by first teaching him to step his haunches over from a whip tap in hand (See Photo 1). As the rider demonstrates, she stands with her hand on the reins ready to stop any forward movement. As soon as the horse yields its haunches one step away from the whip tap, the rider will reward the horse by removing the pressure (ie., the whip tap). Remember that the whip is not a form of punishment but a training cue. Once the horse clearly understands this step, we teach the horse to yield the haunch while walking forward in hand (See Photo 2). Now that the horse understands how to respond to a whip tap on its haunch from the ground, we can use the same aid while under saddle (See Photo 3).

The end result is a correct leg yield under saddle with the whip tap gradually being replaced by the leg (See Photo 4). By starting on the ground, and designing a shaping plan that promotes confidence and eagerness in the horse, we can train even complicated dressage movements easily.

What is great about understanding the shaping process is that when we know how to break a movement down into single steps, we are capable of more easily fixing our own problems: training challenges become fascinating instead of frustrating. Give shaping a try yourself – you’ll be amazed what you can train your horse to do with a little planning and a lot of patience and praise!

Read more in Academic Horse Training by Andrew and Manuela Mclean.

The demonstration day for the 2015 equitation Science conference to be held at Southlands Riding club will illustrate these shaping principles with coach/rider lessons. Visit the website for more information and to register: www.ises2015 vancouver.com

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Under the terms of the suspension, which has been imposed immediately, the UAE National Federation may not attend or be represented at any session or meeting of any body of the FEI, may not organize any international events, and its members cannot participate in any international events. However, the Bureau has ruled that UAE athletes from disciplines other than Endurance may compete under the FEI flag in international competitions organized outside the UAE. The Bureau has clearly outlined to the UAE Federation that any potential reinstatement to FEI membership is dependent on the UAE Federation signing an agreement with the FEI under which the UAE Federation pledges to take such action as the FEI Bureau deems necessary to assure the FEI and all stakeholders that the UAE Federation is protecting the welfare of the horse and complying fully with the FEI Rules and Regulations.

“The decision to suspend a National Federation is not something that is taken lightly and we only should do this if no other remedy can be found,” the FEI President said. “Sadly this

was the only option left, but we have to take our responsibility and must never be afraid of tackling major issues head-on. Where horse welfare is concerned the FEI has to show leadership and solve problems in a structural way without making any concessions.

“We were confident that strict enforcement of the new rules implemented on 1 August 2014 following adoption of the recommendations from the Endurance Strategic Planning Group would be effective in reducing the numbers of catastrophic injuries and fatalities in the UAE, but regretfully this has not been the case.”

As an interim emergency measure to protect horse welfare and preserve the integrity of FEI rules and regulations at FEI events while the FEI Bureau was considering the Executive Board’s recommendations for further action, the Secretary General Sabrina Zeender removed the two remaining Endurance events in the UAE from the FEI calendar two weeks ago, a move that garnered widespread support from National Federations and welfare groups.

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orld Number One and reigning Longines Global Champions Tour Champion Scott Brash (GBR) and Hello Forever won the feature class of the day, the historic American Invitational. Following a thrilling jump-off, Scott set the pace early with his new ride and though they tried their best to catch him Sheikh Ali bin Khalid Al Thani (QAT) and Concordija, and on-form Daniel Deusser (GER) and Pironella had to settle for second and third, respectively.

Miami Beach Mayor Philip Levine presented the prizes to the winners: “This is absolutely incredible. We are so honoured to have this amazing Longines Global Champions Tour event right on the sands of Miami Beach and we know this is just the beginning of a long-term event.

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absolutely exciting for everyone to watch, all the tourists, all the residents and congratulations to Scott. This is fabulous!”

As sunbathers gathered in around the unbelievable arena and the sun began to sink on this picture-perfect location this afternoon, some top-class show jumping unfolded on Miami Beach. Uliano Vezzani’s 1.55m first round course began with an inviting spread fence, but the tests came thick and fast from that point onward.

Home pair Schuyler Riley (USA) and Dobra de Porceyo were the first to jump clear, quickly followed by Georgina Bloomberg (USA), Michael Whitaker (GBR), Paige Johnson (USA) and Audrey Coulter (USA). Many top names fell by the wayside, caught out by the sharp corners and testing distances. Toward the end of the first

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Brash and Hello Sanctos create a storm in Miami Beach Grand Prix April 5, 2015: World No. 1 Scott Brash was victorious for the second night in a row on Miami Beach as he galloped away with the inaugural Longines Global Champions Tour of Miami Beach Grand Prix title aboard Hello Sanctos. This was the two-time Longines GCT Champ’s fifth Grand Prix win in the last three seasons as he continues to dominate the Tour in spectacular fashion.

Bassem Hassan Mohammed (QAT) and his relatively new ride Palloubet D Halong put in the performance of their young partnership to take Silver. While 2014 Longines GCT of Shanghai Grand Prix winner Pieter Devos (BEL) and Candy

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round, Luciana Diniz (POR) and Lady Lindenhof jumped a neat clear following a clean round from Daniel Deusser (GER) and Pironella, and finishing with a great zero score round from a thrilled Sheikh Ali bin Khalid Al Thani (QAT) and Concordija.

Schuyler Riley and Dobra de Porceyo set the standard in the 9-horse jump-off with a clear in 35.46s from first to go, but Scott Brash and Hello Forever swept around the course wiping over 2s off her time. Paige Johnson and Dakota put in a fantastic round to finish just over one second behind Brash, but Germany’s Daniel Deusser and Pironella slotted in between the two in 34.14s.

Last to go, Al Thani threw caution to the wind but was unable to catch the World No. 1 finishing in 33.48s.

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finished with a worthy Bronze medal. From the VIP Lounge, Michael Bloomberg, Bruce Springsteen, HE Sheikh Joaan Al Thani and Miami Beach Mayor Philip Levine watched world-class sport at its very best.

Having claimed a strong victory with his new mount Hello Forever in yesterday’s 42nd American Invitational, Scott Brash went into the Grand Prix a firm favourite, but facing hot competition from a stellar line-up of world-class riders from around the globe.

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Discipline Reports continued from page 51 an experienced combination. The tight, awkward distances, tall uprights and sharp corners demanded precision, control and power. There were no clear bogey fences, though an airy vertical on a dog-leg following the Longines combination claimed many.

The top 18 riders came back to try their talents against another Uliano Vezzani course, including four on 4 faults. The U.S. had a strong showing with seven riders going through to the next round. All eyes were on Scott Brash and his 2012 Olympic mount as the combinations came

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Beezie Madden and Simon agonisingly lowered the final fence, but were swiftly followed by reigning European Champion Roger-Yves Bost (FRA) and Nippon d’Elle who were the second double clear. It wasn’t until near the end of the first round that Scott Brash and Hello Sanctos joined Bosty and Bassem in the final showdown — the combination looked on cracking form from the very beginning.

Bassem set the standard first to go in the jump-off, clear in a time of 39.74s. Second to go, Bosty risked a tight turn back to a tall upright and picked up a refusal, leaving him in 4th place. Scott Brash knew what he had to do and executed his plan with foot-perfect precision to stop the clock in 38.57s. Last to go, Pieter Devos pushed his mare, recently returned from a long break from competition, but lowered an early fence in the tricky jump-off course leaving Scott Brash and Hello Sanctos once more unbeatable.

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Vaillero and Victoria Colvin finished the first round with a score of 175 to take the third spot heading into Sunday’s competition. The pair then earned the top score in round two with a 195.5 to bring their total to the winning score of 370.5. The judges at panel one scored a 90 with nine bonus points in the handy round. Panel two scored an 87.5 with nine additional points.

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Canadians Shine During Final Week of Adequan Global Dressage Festival March 31, 2015: Canadians continued to shine during the final days of competition at the 12th and final week of the prestigious Adequan Global Dressage Festival (AGDF) in Wellington, Fla., March 24-28.

After capturing team silver and bronze in the Stillpoint Farm FEI Nations’ Cup CDIO3* on Thursday, March 26, Chris von Martels, based in Wellington, Fla., and Belinda Trussell of Stouffville, Ont. added to the medal count on Saturday, March 28, laying claim to individual medals.

Von Martels put in an incredible performance in the final class comprising the individual portion of this year’s Nations’ Cup competition, which combined pairs from the Intermediate I Freestyle and the Grand Prix Freestyle. He and Zilverstar, his 11-year-old Dutch Warmblood gelding, sired by Rousseau, topped the Intermediate I Freestyle with a score of 75.600% to take

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Trussell and Anton, a 15-year-old Sachsen gelding (Antaeus x Melit) owned by Robyn Eames, finished just behind von Martels to capture the individual bronze medal after earning an impressive score of 75.475% in the Grand Prix Freestyle.

American Laura Graves and Verdades finished the class with a score of 80.175%, to take the individual gold.

“I’m extremely proud of the entire Canadian team,” said Trussell. “To be second and third in the Nations’ Cup and second and third in the individual final is outstanding and shows our depth. We have a great team. Speaking for myself, Anton is in top form. He’s never felt better in his life. Let’s go Canada onto the Pan American Games!”

Canada Takes Silver and Bronze in Stillpoint Farm FEI Nations’ Cup CDIO3* March 27, 2015: Canadian Dressage riders rose to the occasion in the Stillpoint Farm FEI Nations’

Cup CDIO3* during the final week of the prestigious Adequan Global Dressage Festival in Wellington, Fla., March 24-28.

Putting in a tremendous effort over the two days of Nations’ Cup competition, which started March 25, both Canadian teams did the maple leaf proud, with Team Canada 1 bringing home the silver medal, and Team Canada 2 the bronze.

In Nations’ Cup competition, each team is represented by a maximum of four rider/horse combinations, with a mix of Big and Small Tour competitors included. The final standings are determined by the results of the CDIO3* FEI Prix St. Georges and CDIO3* FEI Grand Prix on day one, and the CDIO3* FEI Intermediate I and CDIO3* FEI Grand Prix Special on day two. The top three scores from each day of competition make up the teams’ final tally, with an additional 0.5% added to each Big Tour competitor’s score.

Team Canada 1, comprised of Megan Lane of Loretto, Ont., Belinda Trussell of Stouffville, Ont., Diane Creech of Caistor Centre, Ont., and Chris von Martels, based in Wellington, Fla., fin-

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Leading off for Canada 1 was Creech riding Robbie W, a 12-year-old Oldenburg gelding sired

by Rubin Royal and owned by Doug Leatherdale.

The pair, competing in the Small Tour, earned a score of 71.868% in the Prix St. Georges on day one, and 72.474% in the Intermediate I on day two. Von Martels with Zilverstar, his 11-year-old Dutch Warmblood gelding sired by Rousseau, posted scores of 73.316% and 74.895% in the same classes.

In the Big Tour, Trussell and Anton (Antaeus x Melit), a 15-year-old Sachsen gelding owned by Robyn Eames, earned a 69.980% in the Grand Prix on the first day of competition and 73.433% in the Grand Prix Special on day two. Riding anchor position for Canada 1, was Lane and Caravella (Contango x Riverman), a 14-year-old Dutch Warmblood mare she owns with Cathy Lane, posting scores of 69.940% and 71.588%, respectively.

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North America, Shannon Dueck of Loxahatchee, Fla. and Tina Irwin of Stouffville, Ont., finished with a team score of 424.774.

In the small tour Dueck, aboard Cantaris (Compliment x Eiger I), a 12-year-old Hanoverian gelding owned by Elizabeth Ferber, led off for Canada 2 with scores of 69.921% in the Prix St. Georges and 71.00% in the Intermediate I. Following her into the ring was Boylen, riding Donatella (De Niro x Canaster I), a 10-year-old Oldenburg mare owned by teammate Jill Irving and Discipline Reports continued on page 56

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Dressage results adequan global Dressage festival, wellington, florida, March 24-28 CDIO3* Grand Prix Freestyle 2nd / Belinda Trussell / Anton / Robyn Eames / 75.475%; 3rd / Megan Lane / Caravella Megan Lane & Cathy Lane / 74.425%. CDIO3* Intermediate I Freestyle 1st / Chris von Martels / Zilverstar / Chris von Martels / 75.600%; 4th / Christilot Boylen / Donatella 79 / Windhaven Farm & Jill Irving / 73.525%; 6th / Tina Irwin / Fancy That / Christine Faux / 72.525%; 7th / Shannon Dueck / Cantaris / Elizabeth Ferber / 71.975%. CDI3* Grand Prix 7th / Christilot Boylen / Drentano / Christilot Boylen / 69.280%. CDI3* Grand Prix Special 6th / Christilot Boylen / Drentano / Christilot Boylen / 69.098%; 7th / Karen Pavicic / Don Daiquiri / Jayne Essig & Karen Pavicic / 68.255%. CDI3* Grand Prix Freestyle 5th / Jacqueline Brooks / D Niro / Mary Brooks – Brookhaven Dressage Inc. / 73.825%; 9th / Evi Strasser / Renaissance Tyme / Evi Strasser / 68.800%. CDI1* Prix St. Georges 2nd / Diane Creech / Diana C / Douglas W Leatherdale / 69.368%; 4th / Brittany Fraser / All In / Brittany Fraser / 68.132%. CDI1* Intermediate I 1st / Brittany Fraser / All In / Brittany Fraser / 72.632%; 2nd / Belinda Trussell / Tattoo / Belinda Trussell / 70.500%.

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Laura Graves Records Second Ever 80% Score at FEI Nations Cup CDIO3* Freestyle March 28, 2015: Laura Graves (USA) and Verdades wowed the crowd again at the Adequan Global Dressage Festival, this time receiving an 80.175% in their FEI Grand Prix Freestyle as part of the Stillpoint Farm FEI Nations Cup CDIO3*. The class, which combined pairs from Intermediaire-1 Freestyle and the Grand Prix Freestyle, was the individual portion of this year’s Nations Cup competition. Chris Von Martels (CAN) and Zilverstar finished in second with a 75.600% performing the I-1 Freestyle and fellow Canadian Belinda Trussell and Anton followed in third with a 75.475% in the Grand Prix Freestyle. Four other CDI classes were held at the AGDF as well to conclude the 2015 season.

This was the second occasion on which the pair has scored above 80% in the Grand Prix Freestyle, as they recorded an 82.036% at the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games in Caen, France, last August. This was also only the second time in AGDF history that a rider has scored at least 80%; Lars Petersen and Mariett are the other pair.

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eventing report James Atkinson Enjoys ‘Best Ever Cross Country Ride’ at CIC2* Galway Downs March 31, 2015: Canadian Eventers recently rode to top 10 finishes in the CIC2* division at the Galway Downs International Horse Trials, held March 26-29 in Temecula, Calif.

Highest placed on the leaderboard for Canada was James Atkinson, a Canadian currently living in California. Atkinson rode Nabouco De Lessay, a 14-year-old Selle Français gelding owned by Martha McDowell and Sarah Broussard Kelly, to a Discipline Reports continued on page 58

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Leah Breakey of Carstairs, Alta. followed in seventh place overall in the CIC2* division on a total score of 69.6 penalties aboard Master King II, her nine-year-old Irish Sport Horse gelding. A Dressage score of 61.2 and eight jumping faults in Show Jumping had the pair in 12th position heading into Cross Country. However, an impressive trip around the track that incurred just 0.4 time penalties shot them up five spots to land in their final seventh place position.

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COMPETITIONCALENDAR Competitions • Clinics • Special Events british columbia Apr 22 - 26

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