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8 TidBits Straight, Forward Bits 14 vet’s view Equitarian Initiative Costa Rica

24 clipping contest 2016 28 cowichan valley district Riding club’s Fund Raiser

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18 industry news UK Researcher Launches Equine Sports Science Initiative

21 gaitpost approved product Review Muck Boots 30 Fei news Six Nations Make Olympic and Paralympic Débuts at Rio 2016 Equestrian Events

31 discipline Reports Minderhoud Wins The Coveted Reem acra Title at Last

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TIDBITS

STRAIGHT, FORWARD BITS Balance Works Straight and forward sounds simple enough, but as every coach knows, these are very complicated concepts to teach a horse, or a rider. It applies to more than the centre line in Dressage, the triple combination in Show Jumping, or the gallop in Eventing. It applies to the rider’s approach to showing, to training, to learning, and to progression in all things equine. It is all about balance, and energy, and applies to equestrian pursuits as much as it does everyday life. What horses teach our children is priceless, and will last them a lifetime. As we approach the heart of the show season, keeping things straight and forward is essential. As George Morris says, “With horses, if you aren’t going forward, you are going backwards.” There is no neutral ground. Prog8

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ress isn’t necessarily fast, but it should be moving in the right direction. So for all those riders who can’t head south for months each winter to show their horse, whether it is financial means or academics that holds you back, and to everyone who works hard through the Canadian winters to upgrade the level of their horse in time for the show season, congratulations — you are all elite riders in the making, and you just have to keep putting one foot in front of the other, straight and forward. Balance in everything…

Resilience Rewarded Maureen Walters is one of those coaches that keeps things straight and forward. Having long been involved in the Equine Canada coaching certification programme, teaching equestrian stud-

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ies at the university level, and coaching privately, Maureen is a prime example of what horse sport can do for you, your outlook on life, and your resilience. She has raised and helped her own daughter to a high level of sport, she has coached a multitude of high performance students, and has experienced all the ups and downs that life with horses can throw at you. Having worked with Maureen for many years as an examiner and her contributions to the Gaitpost, I can say she is one of the most positive and pleasant coaches in the business and a pleasure to be around. It is so wonderful to see her efforts rewarded. Maureen says “Recently I was honoured to be the recipient of an award at the Sport BC Athlete of the Year celebration. The award was in recognition for volunteer work in the Equestrian sport. I am so moved to receive this award, especially at this time. I couldn’t help but reflect on the meaning — even though some might think this award was bestowed upon me for what I have done for equestrian sport, I believe that I was there to accept this award because of what equestrian sport

Maureen Walters accepts a volunteer award during the Sport BC Athlete of the Year celebration.

has done for ME. We equestrians learn the true meaning of RESILIENCY. With our lovely and often unpredictable horses, we experience good and bad days, ups and downs, and the agony and the ecstasy. We learn that tomorrow is another day. We learn persistence and coping skills. This past year has been a rough ride for me — equivalent to a face plant in the dirt, so to speak. I have picked myself up, brushed off the dirt, nursed my wounds, and now I am back in the saddle Tidbits continued on page 10

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divisions and open divisions, Western Dressage, and Freestyles. It is a whole lot of fun for everyone, especially those who perhaps haven’t shown in years, and would enjoy competing alongside their peers. This is a great concept and should be wholly supported by Dressage fans — these riders are the backbone of the Gold shows — volunteers, moms, sponsors, and organizers of the Open shows now have an opportunity to celebrate the wisdom and skills that come with age, in their own show. And wine, of course.

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Wendy Christoff, a top BC CDI competitor, at the Calgary CDI last year.

Tidbits continued from page 9 again! Thank you to all my precious friends and family who have helped me through this tough time. And especially thanks to the horses who have taught me RESILIENCY.” Maureen’s new email address is Dressagequeenmaureen@gmail. com, if you wish to congratulate her or contact her for help with your horses.

Improving with Age The Senior Summer Classic of Dressage is being offered again this year on August 6th and 7th — a bronze Dressage competition for riders fifty years of age or better :-). Brought to you by seasoned veterans Linda Dieno and Kathy Lifton, this show offers championships for age

Perseverance Pays For those that persevere at their riding, the opportunities to show at CDIs are increasing in Western Canada. Thunderbird Show Park will be holding their CDI3* and CPEDI3*, June 10 – 12th, in conjunction with the Touch of Class Dressage International show. This is a fantastic opportunity for everyone; the riders have top level competition and judging, spectators have an incredible show to watch, and this level of show is not one we usually see on the west coast.

Also, at Rocky Mountain Show Jumping’s Anderson Ranch, south of Calgary, is the CA/ADA 2016 Black Tie CDI3* & Gold Show, on June 3rd – 5th. These fabulous shows are Olympic qualifiers and also a North American Junior Young Rider Qualifier. They are two of only 9 remaining CDI’s in North America that can be used to qualify for the Olympics. There will be Prize Money (really!), Young Rider Classes and Special Awards & Breed Awards, and Thunderbird’s

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headlinenews Bit by Bit In Memoriam: Roger Haller (USA), Atlanta 1996 Olympic course designer Roger Haller (USA), Cross Country course designer for the Atlanta 1996 Olympic Games and the 1978 FEI World Championships course in Kentucky (USA), passed away peacefully at home in Georgia on March 30th, 2016 following a battle with cancer. He had celebrated his 70th birthday on March 13th.

Roger Haller was a former Vice Chair and member of the FEI Eventing Committee and a much respected FEI Technical Delegate, who devoted his life to the sport of Eventing as an athlete, course designer, event organizer and judge. He played a major role in the evolution of the sport of Eventing and, as a member of the FEI Eventing Committee, played a key role in the redrafting of the discipline rules, including the introduction of the starsystem for international events.

He served as Vice President of the United States Eventing Association (USEA) and was a long-standing member of the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) High Performance Committee, the USEF

Licensed Officials Committee, and the USEF Eventing Technical Committee, serving as its chairman for two years. He was also Executive Director of the Pan American Equestrian Confederation’s General Assembly. The USEA acknowledged his contribution to the sport in 2012 when they inducted him into the Hall of Fame.

FEI Eventing and Olympic Director Catrin Norinder said, “Roger’s contribution to Eventing as an FEI Official has been invaluable. During his four-year term on the FEI Eventing Committee, he established the blueprint for a much more direct cooperation between Technical Delegates and organizing committees, and was instrumental in the redrafting of the Rules book and the development of Continental Cups for Eventing. He was such a great character with a really wonderful sense of humour.

He will be sadly missed by all of us in the Eventing community.”

The FEI extends its sincere condolences to Roger Haller’s wife Ann, sister Barbra Pace and step-siblings Sidney Funston and Richard Reid, his many friends and to the USEF, USEA and the global Eventing community.

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Artisan Farms and Tiffany Foster Honored at 2016 Winter Equestrian Festival For the second year in a row, Carlene and Andy Ziegler’s 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 at the 2016 Winter Equestrian Festival held January 13 through April 3, in Wellington, FL. Artisan Farms rider Tiffany Foster of North Vancouver, BC, was named the Overall Leading Lady Rider of the 2016 Winter Equestrian Festival. Both award presentations took place during the $500,000 CSI5* Rolex Grand Prix on Saturday evening, April 2.

Artisan Farms enjoyed another incredibly successful season on the winter circuit with five different horses winning Thursday’s feature event, the Ruby et Violette WEF Challenge Cup, a total of six times between Foster and fellow Artisan Farms rider Eric Lamaze. Lamaze, the 2008 Olympic Champion, also scored victory in the $216,000 CSI4* Ariat Grand Prix during WEF week four riding Check Picobello Z as well as the $86,000 1.50m Suncast Classic during WEF Headline News continued on page 17

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VET’SVIEW

by Dr. David J. Paton, b sc.(agr.) dvm

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EQUITARIAN INITIATIVE COSTA RICA The line-up at the vet’s!

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aving been fortunate enough to have had the opportunity to visit and work in many parts of the world it seemed an easy fit to get involved in the Equitarian Initiative. The motto of this organization is “Veterinarians Helping Working Equids Around The World”. Equitarian Initiative is a non-profit organization established by equine veterinarians to sustainably improve working equid health by harnessing the passion and expertise of volunteer veterinarians. This is a group of veterinarians and caregivers looking to provide education, leadership and assistance to the working equid and by extension their families. It is estimated that there are 100 million working equids in the developing world. A working equid is defined as a horse, mule or donkey that is used primarily for family income, ag14

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riculture and/or transportation. This is a North American veterinary organization with the majority of its efforts focused in Central America.

I was able to attend an Equitarian workshop in southern Costa Rica in January 2016. We were a group of 30 volunteers including veterinarians, veterinary students and interns, veterinary technologists, animals health specialists, farrier, saddle fitter and interpreters. After overnighting at a guest house in the capital city of San Jose, we traveled by bus 9 hours south to the small town of Puerto Jimenez on the Ozo Peninsula, close to Panama. The first 2 days were spent learning about all issues relating to working in this environment including dealing with foreign tropical diseases, socioeconomic issues and the logistics of organizing and implementing such a trip. It is

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no small feat to coordinate importation of supplies, local accommodation, food and transport and as well as locations for us to work on the animals from the local area. The region where we were working did not have any veterinary care for their horses and donkeys and we needed to take with us all the necessary equipment, vaccines, medications and supplies. Appropriate permits, transport, accommodation, meals and ground organization all must be coordinated ahead of arrival. A vital cog in the wheel is an on-the-ground contact who can organize all vital in-country details including the coordination of local horse owners.

These trips, not being for the faint of heart, involved sleeping on the floor in church classrooms, traveling up to 2 hours in the back of a cattle truck on roads that would make mountain goats nervous, and working in a hot humid climate. We spent 4 days at 4 different locations and treated about 350 horses and donkeys. We learned the importance of being well organized.

Envision 100 horses arriving at a local soccer or farm field for a free veterinary clinic! Horses arrived early in the morning having been walked or ridden for up to 2 hours. Our invaluable interpreter processed every horse, obtaining important information and history about each horse, no different than what we would do here. Our intrepid interpreter also insured that there was no butting in line or preferences given to those who felt they were more important than the person ahead of them! The horses and handlers then went to a triage team where they received a physical exam and were vaccinated for Rabies, www.gaitpost.com

A Honduras vet student doing a dental exam.

Tetanus, and Sleeping Sickness. They were all treated for ticks and worms; dental, reproductive and lameness exams were performed as required.

Then they were moved on to other stations to have hooves trimmed, castration if required, dental work performed, and saddle fitting consultation when needed.

The trip was very rewarding on so many levels. I was able to observe how important these horses are to the owner, their family and community. These are working animals important to economic survival. I saw no evidence of animal abuse and in general the horses were in good condition. Costa Rica is rich in vegetation, however we were told that the economy was poor at the moment hence the horses were not working as much as usual. Economic realities were soon obvious. Medications that we take for granted, farrier equipment and other professional services were basically non-existent. Certainly there was no veterinary care available for humane cas-

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Horses and helpers in all shapes and sizes.

Ticks can be a severe problem.

Vet’s View continued from page 15 trations or prevention or treatment of routine diseases. It was very rewarding to be able to get back to the roots of veterinary medicine — providing basic veterinary care to animals in need is really what is close to the heart of most veterinarians.

A young female veterinarian student from Honduras was sponsored through an Equitarian Scholarship. It was very rewarding to see her learn many important veterinary skills that she will be able to take back and apply in her home country. We also had several North American veterinary students and new graduate veterinarians on our trip. They too learned many valuable practical and life skills which will help them become leaders and contribute to this sort of work in the future.

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Dr. David J. Paton, DVM Dr. Paton established the roots of Paton and Martin Veterinary Services Ltd. in Aldergrove in 1979. He is extremely proud to have been instrumental in developing a very progressive state of the art equine practice in the Fraser Valley. Dr. Paton has always believed that service and continuing education are the hallmarks of a successful veterinary practice. David is a long standing FEI Veterinarian and has been very active in veterinary association work. Dr. Paton has a broad interest in equine medicine with a particular interest in dentistry, lameness and prepurchase examinations. David has remained very active in both the veterinary and equestrian community and is also active in riding and competing with his cutting horse, Dualler’s Miss Gem. j. reiter

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but a vital part of economic well-being of the family. The owners know that, by taking better care of the working animals, they will live longer and be healthier, happier and more productive. The Equitarian Initiative is similar to other worldwide programs involving volunteer veterinarians. These initiatives do require not only boots on the ground but financial support to help expand these worthwhile projects. I am proud that some of the profits from the annual Continuing Education conference held in Delta each fall will be supporting a student to attend next year’s project in Costa Rica. I hope that this experience might lead to a “made in Canada” project, and help benefit these working Equids and their owners. There will be more information regarding how you can help this important cause in upcoming Gaitpost issues.

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Headline News continued from page 13 week nine with Rosana du Park.

In addition to picking up two wins in the WEF Challenge Cup Series, one in WEF week eight riding Brighton and again in the final week of competition riding veteran campaigner Victor, Foster was recognized as the Martha Jolicoeur Leading Lady Rider a total of three times, in WEF weeks four, seven and eight.

Presented to the top female Grand Prix competitor each week, the award recognizes consistency in the weekly WEF Challenge Cup and Grand Prix classes. At the end of the 12-week circuit, Foster was honored as the Overall WEF Leading Lady Grand Prix Rider Award, presented by Martha Jolicoeur of Douglas Elliman Real Estate in memory of Dale Lawler.

“First and foremost, I would like to thank Andy and Carlene Ziegler of Artisan Farms,” said Foster of the support she receives. “Their continued support and enthusiasm is unparalleled, and I am eternally grateful to them. I would also like to thank Eric Lamaze for all of his help with all of my horses. He is an incredible trainer and I feel very lucky to have him with me every step of the way.”

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INDUSTRYnews Business Matters

UK Researcher Launches Equine Sports Science Initiative

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ames N. MacLeod, VMD, PhD, a professor and the John S. and Elizabeth A. Knight Chair at the University of Kentucky’s Gluck Equine Research Center, has launched a collaborative and research-based initiative that aims to advance the health and well-being of the equine athlete.

Named the Equine Sports Science Initiative (ESSI), the program will center on racing and other elite athletic disciplines.

“I think of ESSI as a multidisciplinary collaboration within UK Ag Equine Programs that includes scientists, clinicians, pathologists, regulatory veterinarians, and others focused on making progress for equine athletes on important health challenges by generating new knowledge,” MacLeod said.

Current research projects include establishing a national database of equine athlete pathology, which has attracted involvement from the Jockey Club; bone density studies; articular carti-

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lage repair research; and research into genomics, transcriptomics (the study of the complete set of RNA transcripts that are produced by the genome), proteomics (large-scale study of proteins, particularly their structures and functions), and the emerging field of metabolomics (systematic study of the unique chemical molecules that specific cellular processes generate).

As an initiative through a land-grant university, ESSI will be committed to disseminating new knowledge across the spectrum of horse professionals and to the general public. There will also be student learning and research opportunities. Holly Wiemers, MA, APR, is communications director for UK Ag Equine Programs.

Zoetis Awards Scholarships to More Than 350 Veterinary Students Zoetis and the Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC) announced

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this year’s winners of the Zoetis Veterinary Student Scholarship Program. Now in its sixth year, this program recognized 353 second-and thirdyear veterinary students at this week’s 2016 Student American Veterinary Medical Association (SAVMA) Conference — awarding more than $700,000 in scholarships. This program operates as part of Zoetis Commitment to Veterinarians, a platform created by Zoetis to support leadership and diversity among future veterinarians while also helping to offset the significant costs associated with a veterinary education.

This year, nearly 1,500 applicants from universities throughout the United States and the Caribbean were evaluated based on several criteria, including academic excellence, financial need, diversity, sustainability, leadership, and career path. Students applied through VetVance, a free educational resource sponsored by Zoetis, that provides students and recent graduates with

online content relating to professional development, business skills, professional stewardship, financial literacy, and much more.

According to AAVMC, the median debt of indebted graduates of U.S. colleges of veterinary medicine was $156,583 in 2015 — 5.5% higher than it was in 2014. Scholarship programs, like Zoetis Veterinary Student Scholarship Program, deliver financial support and thereby, encourage these students to continue their path toward success. tHe 2015/16 rolex YoUng rIDerS ACADeMY The Young Riders Academy was originally launched in 2014 by Athenaeum, a non-profit organization founded by a group of equestrian professionals with a passion for horses. With the support of Rolex, it is now considered the most prestigious training course available to young riders. The one of a kind structure provides Industry News continued on page 22

HORSE COUNCIL BC NEWS

roAD SAFetY As the weather turns beautiful, there are more people out on Bc roads, including horseback riders. rUleS oF tHe roAD here’s what the motor Vehicle Act has to say about equestrian traffic: Part 3, section 119, paragraph (1) “Traffic” includes pedestrians, ridden or herded animals, vehicles, cycles and other conveyances, either singly or together, while using a highway to travel” Part 3, section120, paragraph (1), sub-paragraph (c) “a person riding an animal or driving an animal driven vehicle on a highway has the rights and is subject to the duties of the driver of a vehicle under this Part” road or Shoulder?

Note that when riding on the shoulder of a roadway, a rider is signalling to motorists that they are yielding the road (i.e. when a motorist pulls their vehicle over to the right, it means that the other traffic may pass). however if a rider is having difficulty or is unsure of their horse, as with an inexperienced horse, legally they may remain in the roadway indicating their possession of the right-of-way in the right-hand lane, thus encouraging vehicles to pass in the left hand traffic lane when safe to do so. if riding on the shoulder, stay as far off the roadway as possible.

Fact vs. Fiction “horses have the right-of-way over cars.” FAlSe! The law that stated such has long since been repealed. in B.c., anyone who uses a public road is considered a “road user”, so the days of ultimate right-of-way are gone! “i have every bit as much right to be on that road as those cars do!” TRue, but every road user has a specific set of responsibilities to ensure their own safety and that of other road users. Being able to properly control their horse is the principal responsibility of every rider. “horses cannot be controlled as well as cars can, so cars should be made to yield to horses” reSponSIBIlItY lIeS WItH BotH rIDer & MotorISt! Riders have every bit as much responsibility to control their horses as drivers are required to control their vehicles. Good manners and manageability under saddle are imperative for any horse, but those lessons become critical whenever we expose our equine friends to greater risks such as those likely to be encountered on the road. www.gaitpost.com

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The company’s literature says “Designed as an all-purpose equestrian boot, the Reign boot can be worn seamlessly whether mucking out the stalls or a night out with friends” which cracked me up — my friends might not mind the nice ripe odor of horse emanating off my boots, but I doubt anyone else in an unsuspecting pub would appreciate the aroma! They are great boots, but I recommend choosing one ultimate purpose for your boots, rather than both.

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With such a comprehensive prize at stake, the competition for places was extremely tough for the 2015/16 intakes. After a careful selection process on Tuesday, May 12th, 2015, Jonathan Gordon from Ireland was named as a winner, alongside, Boy Adrian van Gelderen from Belgium, Nicole Holmén from Sweden, Margaux Rocuet from France and George Whitaker from Great Britain.

Jonathan Gordon was selected to train with Ludger Beerbaum, former World No.1 and quadruple Olympic gold medallist, who strongly believes in the concept of the Academy. “It prepares

athletes for the world of competition. I want them to benefit from my experience and use that as a strong basis to build on”, said Beerbaum.

The program offers young aspiring riders to further their knowledge and training with the world’s best Show Jumpers. Gordon commented, “When I received an opportunity like this, I took every opportunity to relish it. To be given an opportunity to train with a top rider for six months goes beyond words to describe.”

“I can’t speak highly enough about the Young Riders Academy, it is helping me achieve my goals of being at the top of Show Jumping.

Looking ahead for 2016, I want to get myself into the Top 250 in the world and I hope to step up to Senior Nations Cup Level.”

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Brand Warmbloods presents Alchimist Alchimist is the whole package! From being super athletic in the show ring, including elastic gaits and an easy jump with lots of scope; to being a laid back gentleman to handle. Alchimist is bold and brave, with big movement that turns heads! Alchimist has beautifully correct conformation, a kind eye, and strong good feet. Alchimist is seen as a great refiner. His foals are prime examples of this, being well put together, strong and healthy, with easy trainable minds! His first offspring are just starting under saddle and are showing lots of potential.

Alchimist’s sire, EUROCOMMERCE VANCOUVER ridden by Gerco Schroder, is internationally renowned; with numerous wins and placing’s at the 1.60m level and described by Gerco as “a stallion with unlimited jumping ability”. Alchimist is the grandson of “Le Tot De Semilly” who is considered one of the greatest breeding stallions of the Selle Francais stud book of today. As he passes on his strength, style, suppleness, carefulness, and exceptional mind to his descendants. Horses like Diamant de semilly/Itot du Chateau/Lamm de Fetan/Made in Semilly/Orient Expres and Emerald to name a few, are descendants from Le Tot de Semilly.

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At the 2014 CWHBA Stallion performance test, Alchimist scored 10’s for Character and Temperament, 9 for trot, 8 for canter and 8 for scope and technique. “I couldn’t wipe the smile of my face while on this horse! He is so fun and makes the jumping easy!”

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is pleased to announce The Winner of the The Great Gaitpost Clipping Contest 2016!

We had an amazing amount of submissions this year, truly from all over the world! The Gaitpost is going to be the WORLD’S favourite little horse mag!! Here is a sampling of the fancy clips for fancy horses we had to choose from… Hats off to all of you — great job! It was a difficult decision, but the 2016 winner is sarah Mackenzie, of Langley, BC, who designed and accomplished the wonderful ‘War Horse’ clip on Dr. Michael Perron’s horse, artie. Sarah says, “I decided to do that clip on Artie because he has a very old fashioned look about him; I also wrote ‘King Arthur’ on his bum which you can see if you zoom in on his left haunch :) It looks awesome when he is being ridden!”

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Susanne Pallotta was a busy woman this winter, and submitted several horses with special clips!

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“CUPID” is a Holsteiner-bred Canadian Warmblood Stallion, licensed 2015, and available in 2016 for breeding, at J.C.S. Veterinary Reproductive Services, 2943- 216 Street, Langley, BC. His perfect combination of World Class Jumping and Dressage bloodlines makes him extremely athletic and attractive, especially combined with his outstanding friendly character.

Everyone in the Holsteiner world knows Cupid’s sire, “CASSINI”, with his legendary jumping ability, and that of his offspring.

Cupid’s dam-sire is “SILVANO N”, Ellen Bontje’s Olympic Silver Medal horse. Ellen has dressage clinics regularly in the Vancouver area, and Silvano N is an influential name in Holsteiner Dressage breeding. Silvano’s Sire “SILVESTER” had offspring in Dressage, Jumping, and 3 Day Eventing at the Olympics!

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Cowichan Valley District Riding Club’s Fund Raiser Caitlin Lang on Guess Again

On March 19th and 20th, the CVDRC held a 2 Day Event at Avalon Equestrian Center. This was a fund raising event and all proceeds from the show were donated to building new jumps for Avalon Equestrian Center. Show Jumping was held on the 19th and a Dressage day on the 20th.

There was an enthusiastic turnout with over 65 entries. Classes ranged from Cross Poles to 3’6 Jumpers. Susan Harrison of Chemainus was the course designer and judged the jumping. Day 2 was a Dressage test day and was judged by Penny Kemshaw of Shawnigan Lake. Prizes for first place were donated by Apple Saddlery and as well by woodworking artist, Alice MacKay, who 28

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had made beautifully engraved plaques. Ribbons were awarded to 6th place. Every level of rider attended the show, and the air was festive and light. Jeff Winship, owner of Avalon managed the concession and kept things from burning on the barbeque and Heather Winship was the show secretary.

Approximately $1,700 was raised to build new jumps for the Cross Country courses.

The “Judge’s Choice” for “Most Harmonious Ride” went to Jenna Payne riding Dahlia’s Shadow.

Avalon Equestrian Center, owned by Jeff and Heather Winship, is located just north of Duncan and is a premier Eventing facility. It has over 100 acres of rolling fields and forested trails with

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many styles and levels of jumps. The facility also has a beautiful 200 x 300 sand ring. They offer comfortable amenities for visitors and participants, and there is no shortage of room for trailers and large rigs.

Avalon will be hosting the much anticipated Derby Cross/Field Hunter Event this summer.

It is sure to be a popular draw for anyone who wants to try riding Cross Country in a safer, slower environment and over softer, forgiving

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March 19th Show Results Cross Pole: Alice MacKay / Two Way Snipit Whitney Wilks / Sophie

Caitlin Lang and Coach Kerry Bass walking the course.

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total of six nations will be making their Olympic and Paralympic debuts at Rio 2016 when they field athletes for the equestrian disciplines of Jumping, Dressage, Eventing, and ParaEquestrian Dressage.

Five National Olympic Committees will be sending equestrian athletes to an Olympic Games for the first time at Rio in August — Chinese Taipei and Qatar for Jumping, the Dominican Republic and Palestine for Dressage, and Zimbabwe for Eventing, while Uruguay will be sending its first Para-Equestrian Dressage athlete to the Paralympics.

Rio 2016 is the first Olympic and Paralympic Games ever to be held in South America and a total of nine South American countries will compete in equestrian at Rio 2016, with Peru securing its first individual qualification in Jumping.

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Jumping, with 30 countries targeting the equestrian medals at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games, where Para-Equestrian Dressage will celebrate 20 years in the Paralympic Movement.

“We are thrilled to be welcoming new nations to the Olympic and Paralympic equestrian family and to have 43 flags at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games and 30 for the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games,” FEI President Ingmar De Vos said.

The Olympic equestrian events get underway the day after the Opening Ceremony in Rio on August 6, 2016 in Deodoro, where the world’s best athletes will compete for team and individual medals in Eventing, Dressage, and Jumping.

The Rio 2016 Para-Equestrian Dressage action kicks off on September 11th for what promises to be the largest celebration yet of high-performance sport for people with an impairment, where athletes will target individual medals across grades Ia, Ib, II, III and IV, as well as team medals.

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The Netherlands’ Hans Peter Minderhoud, 1st with Glock’s Flirt in Gothenburg, Sweden

Minderhoud wins the coveted Reem Acra title at last

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he Netherlands’ Hans-Peter Minderhoud fulfilled a life-time ambition when clinching the Reem Acra FEI World Cup Dressage 2016 title, riding Glock’s Flirt to claim the trophy and b50,000 winner’s cheque in Gothenburg (SWE).

The 42-year-old team gold and individual bronze medallist at last year’s FEI European Championships in Aachen (GER), gave it his all to earn a mark of 82.357 in front of a packed crowd in the Scandinavium Arena.

He had wanted this win for a very long time.

“It was really special for me,” the Dutchman said afterwards. “This was my sixth final and I’ve never been on the podium, although I was twice really close. I started off as a groom and it was always my dream to win it, so it’s very emotional.

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everywhere. He’s very sweet and always tries for you, he’s a really good boy!”

The win came at the expense of home crowd favourite Tinne Vilhelmson-Silfven, who finished just 0.928 per cent adrift with Don Auriello in second place. Germany’s Jessica von BredowWerndl and the stallion Unee B, third-place finishers in Las Vegas (USA) 12 months ago, once again stood on the same step on the podium this time around.

Minderhoud posted the 13th Dutch victory in the history of the FEI World Cup Dressage series which this year celebrates its 31st Final. The last time the title went to Holland it was Minderhoud’s life-partner, Edward Gal, who claimed the honours with the much-loved stallion Totilas

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FEI/Dirk Caremans On the podium at the Reem Acra FEI World Cup Dressage 2016 Final in Gothenburg, Sweden today (L to R) Sweden’s Tinne VilhelmsonSilfven (2nd), The Netherlands’ Hans Peter Minderhoud (1st) and Germany’s Jessica von Bredow-Werndl (3rd).

Discipline Reports continued from page 31 on home ground in ‘s-Hertogenbosch in 2010.

The spectators at Gothenburg Horse Show always play their part in every competition, creating a great buzz as they get involved with everything going on in the arena. And the intensity of it all certainly affected American rider, Gunter Seidel’s, gelding, Zero Gravity, who looked ready to explode with the excitement of it all when fourth to go. But the three-time Olympian produced a masterful ride to finish his test with the lovely 12-year-old gelding who still managed to demonstrate his huge potential.

This pair were followed by the only other US representatives, Charlotte Jorst and Kastel’s Nintendo, who really set the arena alight with a performance that oozed energy and fun. The big bay stallion has exactly the same attitude as his rider who smiled her way through the whole test that was set against a rousing musical score. And Jorst’s determination to complete on exactly the

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final note led to a sharp intake of breath, because she marched up the centre line and didn’t stop until her music finished, which left her right up against the arena boards and staring directly into the eyes of Ground Jury President, Sweden’s Gustav Svalling.

Her mark of 73.232 took the lead only to be overtaken by 73.589 from Australia’s Lyndal Oatley and Sandro Boy. Ireland’s Judy Reynolds and Vancouver K then went out in front on a score of 77.339. It has been an historic week for the sport of Dressage in Ireland, as this is the first time the country has been represented at an FEI World Cup Final, so the 34-year-old has been creating quite a stir. But Germany’s Fabienne Lutkemeier posted 78.411 with D’Agostino FRH when next to go and then, with just five of the 18 starters left to take their turn, Sweden’s Tinne VilhelmsonSilfven reset the parameters when producing the first result over 80 percent.

After rolling out another technically brilliant performance that included super-tough transitions with her 14-year-old gelding, Don Auriello, she put 81.429 on the scoreboard and that really piled the pressure on the four remaining riders.

Germany’s Jessica von Bredow-Werndl challenged strongly when posting a mark of 80.350 with Unee BB despite a couple of errors, but, third-last into the ring, Hans Peter Minderhoud made no mistakes with his 15-year-old gelding, Glock’s Flirt, to go well out in front on 82.357 which would prove unbeatable despite a valiant last to go effort from host-nation heros Patrik Kittel and Watermill Scandic.

Ashley Holzer and Breaking Dawn Return to Win FEI Grand Prix Freestyle CDI 3* On the final day of competition at the Adequan Global Dressage Festival (AGDF) for the 2016 season, Ashley Holzer (CAN) and Breaking Dawn returned to CDI competition and clinched victory in the FEI Grand Prix Freestyle CDI 3*, presented by Harmony Sporthorses to conclude an incredibly successful circuit. Holzer and Breaking Dawn received a 75.600%, while Shelly Francis (USA) and Danilo finished in second

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place, earning a 74.825%. Fellow American Katherine Bateson-Chandler and Alcazar collected third with 70.050%.

Breaking Dawn and owner P.J. Rizvi have been competing in the international arena together this season, but when an opportunity arises to compete the 2001 Dutch Warmblood gelding (Akribori x Eveline), Holzer does not turn it down.

The pair, who competed together at the 2012 London Olympic Games, had a flawless effort in their freestyle routine, which will be Rizvi’s new music for Breaking Dawn this season.

Holzer mentioned the performances of last night in the Stillpoint Farm FEI Nations’ Cup CDIO 3* Grand Prix Freestyle competition, where two American riders, Laura Graves and Kasey Perry-Glass, earned scores above 80%.

“Last night, to watch the dressage and to see so many great rides, was just incredible, to see winners win not because other people made mistakes, but because they happened to be just that little bit better. Everybody laid down such a great performance last night, and it was amazing,”

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continued Holzer. “It was special to see dressage come to that pinnacle in Florida, and it was just beautiful. It was a great finale for the season.”

Convincing win for Team USA as first official FEI Nations Cup in Wellington Team USA got off to a flying start in the FEI Nations Cup Dressage 2016 series with a convincing victory on home turf in Wellington, Discipline Reports continued on page 34

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fei/susan j. stickle On the podium at the first leg of the FEI Nations Cup Dressage 2016 series in Wellington, Florida (USA) (left to right): Team Canada (2nd), Team USA (1st) and Team Spain (3rd).

Discipline Reports continued from page 33 Florida. From a field of six nations they finished more than 25 percentage points ahead of their nearest rivals from Canada, while Spain lined up third ahead of Denmark in fourth, Costa Rica in fifth and Australia in sixth place.

“I’m extremely proud that the US won this Nations Cup again this year”, Chef d’Equipe Robert Dover said afterwards. “Even more importantly, I was hoping for our riders to achieve personal bests and to do better than they have been doing this season, and with each class grow more confident as we head towards Europe and the Olympics. That’s what I’m seeing from the riders both in this Nations Cup and the riders who were so wonderful in the FEI Grand Prix CDI 3*. I couldn’t be more proud of all of them!”

This is the first official FEI Nations Cup Dressage series, following three seasons of development and polishing. The season will con-

tinue with legs at Odense (DEN) and Compiegne (FRA) in May, followed by Rotterdam (NED) in June and Falsterbo (SWE), Aachen (GER) and Hickstead (GBR) in July.

Canada’s Belinda Trussell praised the creation and development of the FEI Nations Cup Dressage concept. “We’re thrilled to be second again and in great company. It’s wonderful to have a CDIO in North America with as many countries that are involved here. It is a gift that we have it in our continent and haven’t had that in the past. It’s developing each year and getting stronger, and that’s exciting. My team was great, and we felt proud to have four Grand Prix horses on the team. It was a really good Nations’ Cup for us”, she said. She was joined on the second step of the prize-giving podium by team-mates Jacqueline Brooks (D Niro), Megan Lane (Caravella) and Karen Pavicic (Don Daiquiri).

Dressage ResulTs Reem Acra FEI World Cup Dressage 2016, Gothenburg, SWE 1, Glock’s Flirt (Hans Peter Minderhoud) NED 82.357; 2, Don Auriello (Tinne VilhelmsonSilfven) SWE 81.429; 3, Unee BB (Jessica von Bredow-Werndl) GER 80.464; 4, Watermill Scandic (Patrik Kittel) SWE 78.946; 5, Donnperignon (Anna Kasprzak) DEN 78.625; 6, D’Agostino FRH (Anna Kasprzak) DEN 78.339; 7, Mister X (Inessa Merkulova) RUS 78.232; 8, Vancouver K (Judy Reynolds) IRL 77.339; 9, Jojo Az (Agnete Kirk Thinggaard) DEN 76.250; 10, Smeyers Molberg (Marcela Krinke Susmelj) SUI 74.946; 11, Sandro Boy (Lyndal Oatley) AUS 73.589; 12, Kastel’s Nintendo (Charlotte Jorst) USA 73.232; 13, Rubicon D (Beata Stremler) POL 73.179; 14, Miata (Emilie Nyrerod) SWE 73.143; 15, Umbro (Mary Hanna) AUS 71.696; 16, Axis TSF (Terhi Stegars) FIN 69.268; 17, Kartsevo Upperville (Tatiana Dorofeeva) RUS 68.464; 18, Zero Gravity (Gunter Seidel) USA 67.464. FEI Nations Cup Dressage 2016, Wellington, FL: Results: 1, USA, 454.698 - Verdades (Laura Graves), Doktor (Shelly Francis), Woodstock (Arlene Page), Goerklintgaards Dublet (Kasey Perry-Glass); 2, Canada, 428.708 - D Niro (Jacqueline Brooks), Caravella (Megan Lane), Don Daiquiri (Karen Pavicic), Anton (Belinda Trussell); 3, Spain, 414.421 - Lanzado de ymas (Pablo Gomez Molina), Elevado (Juan Antonio Jimenez Cobo), Dhannie Ymas (Juan Matute Guimon), Legacy’s Cosmico (Alfonso Jesus Ramirez Benitez); 4, Denmark, 408.465 - My Lady (Mikala Munter Gundersen), Roberto (Signe Kirk Kristiansen), Quascai Nexen (Lars Petersen), Pikk Elena Hu (Rikke Poulsen); 5, Costa Rica, 391.028 - Westgaardens Vivi Light (Michelle Batalla), Amorino (Anne Marie Egerstrom), Bello Oriente (Christer Egerstrom); 6, Australia, 259.497 - Leonardo (Kim Gentry), Von Primaire (Kelly Lane), Cadenza (Ilse Schwarz).

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Olympic champion Guerdat lifts the Longines trophy once again Olympic champion, Switzerland’s Steve Guerdat, showed nerves of steel when galloping to victory at the Longines FEI World Cup Jumping Final for the second year in a row. The crowd in the Scandinavium Arena in Gothenburg (SWE) went wild after the 33-year-old rider produced two faultless rounds with the 10-year-old gelding Corbinian to claim the b172,500 prize-

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winner’s purse. It was the perfect end to a great event for the Swiss champion, bringing his earnings for the weekend to b232,100.

The Netherlands’ Harrie Smolders took the runner-up spot and a handsome pay cheque of b131,250 for the two rounds, while Germany’s Daniel Deusser, winner of the Longines FEI World Cup Final in 2014, stood on the third step of the podium and joined Smolders in hoisting Guerdat and the trophy into the air in celebration.

“It’s really special,” an emotional Guerdat said. “I wasn’t really thinking I would stand here in front of you as the Final winner today. I have a really strong team supporting me, people who get up early every morning and work really hard, so I want to thank my whole team, it’s really a team victory. We all have the same goal. It’s me who’s standing here in front of you, but there are many people who should be standing here with me. It’s a team victory more than ever I think.”

Guerdat’s biggest wins have come with three different horses — Nino des Buissonnets at London 2012, the mare Albufuehrens Paille in Las Vegas last year, and now his latest champion Corbinian. The latest victory was the fourth for Switzerland in the FEI World Cup Jumping series, with Markus Fuchs lifting the trophy in 2001, Beat Mandli in 2007 and Guerdat now making it twoin-a-row.

The Swiss rider was already out in front going into today’s final decider, but had to leave all the fences on Santiago Varela Ullastres’ brilliant course standing in both rounds in order to complete his historic double. As the first round began the sport’s biggest stars were all lining up behind him, three-time FEI World Cup Jumping champion Marcus Ehning from Germany just two points adrift after the first two days’ results were converted into points, and Deusser and Smolders carrying just 3 points apiece while Belgium’s Nicola Phillipaerts was one fence adrift of the leader carrying four.

The first track was enormous but jumped really well, the double at fence nine proving the bogey with its water trays under each element. Both

Second-placed Harrie Smolders from The Netherlands (left) and thirdplaced Daniel Deusser from Germany (right) lift the newly-crowned Longines FEI World Cup Jumping 2016 champion, Steve Guerdat from Switzerland, aloft to celebrate his second consecutive title victory.

Smolders’ stallion, Emerald NOP, and Deusser’s gelding Cornet d’Amour with which he won the 2014 title in Lyon France, breezed in without incident but Ehning would pay a high price for a single error at the second element of the bogey double at nine. So when Guerdat added nothing to his scoreline Smolders and Deusser were still stalking him closely.

The second track was another colossal test and again definitely not for the faint-hearted.

But this Final has produced spectacular sport and continued to highlight extraordinary horses and super-talented riders, with the audience loving every moment of it. When Australia’s Chris Chugg jumped clear in the second round with the beautiful mare, Cristallina, who is only eight years old, the spectators jumped to their feet to give them a standing ovation and, always the showman, Chugg produced a lovely bit of theatre Discipline Reports continued on page 36

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Discipline Reports continued from page 35 as he accepted their appreciation. And America’s Callan Solem, almost unknown across the European circuit, also drew huge applause for her brilliant second-round clear with VDL Wizard.

The atmosphere was at fever-pitch as Guerdat rode back into the ring for the last time knowing that, although he could afford a few time faults, a falling pole would put paid to his chances, leaving the Dutchman and the German battling it out for the title in a third-round jump-off. The Swiss rider set off with his jaw set and his adrenalin running, and the crowd rode every fence with him and his horse, wriggling in their seats with concern and anticipation only to burst into an explosion of sound as the pair galloped through the finish with a zero score still on the display screen.

It was their time in the second round that separated Smolders and Deusser, the Dutchman’s quicker trip giving him the edge. Smolders was delighted with the performance of his stallion, Emerald and really enjoyed the whole experience of the 2016 Final. “I was very thrilled be-

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cause this was his (Emerald’s) first championship and he convinced me in every way this week.”

Third-placed Deusser said he had no regrets about his placing. “I made a stupid mistake on the second day and that’s why I’m third, but the sport has been really strong this weekend. When I walked the second-round course I was quite impressed, it was big! I saw Steve in the warm-up and we actually laughed and went, ‘Waaahhhhh!’”

Guerdat looked to be the proudest man of all as he finished up this evening on a poignant note. Asked if he had the opportunity to share his success with his father, Philippe Guerdat who was at the show as Chef d’Equipe for the French, the double-champion said, “Yes… we saw each other… he’s been a rider himself so he knows what it’s about, we come from the same life, the same world so we don’t need to talk too much or see each other too often. We just love each other, and those moments belong to him as much as they belong to me — like father and son.”

Ben Maher and Sarena Triumph in $500,000 Rolex Grand Prix CSI 5* Grand Prix action at the 2016 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) concluded with an exciting international showdown as Great Britain’s Ben Maher and Jane Clark’s Sarena jumped to victory in the $500,000 Rolex Grand Prix CSI 5*. The finale Grand Prix for the winter circuit, Maher and Sarena topped a seven-horse jump-off, with McLain Ward (USA) and HH Azur in second, and Meredith Michaels-Beerbaum (GER) and Fibonacci 17 third.

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Forty of the circuit’s best horses and riders representing 13 different countries jumped for the winter’s top prize competing under the lights in front of a packed house at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) in Wellington, FL. The $130,000 Suncast 1.50m Championship Jumper Series Final was also held on Saturday with a win for McLain Ward (USA) and HH Carlos Z in an 18-horse jump-off, presented by SOVARO. Ireland’s Shane Sweetnam earned the leading rider award for the 12-week series overall.

Chloe Reid (USA) and Codarco were the first combination to clear the course in round one, but opted not to continue on to the jump-off to automatically finish seventh. Yann Candele (CAN) and the Watermark Group’s First Choice 15 were then the first pair to jump the short course, finishing with 12 faults in 52.31 seconds to place sixth. Jessica Springsteen (USA) and Stone Hill Farm’s Cynar Va jumped next, with eight faults in 48.69 seconds to finish fifth.

McLain Ward and HH Azur, owned by Double H Farm and Francois Mathy, jumped off next, finishing with a fast time in 46.10 seconds, but added an unfortunate four faults that left the pair in second place. Meredith MichaelsBeerbaum aimed for a safe clear round aboard Artemis Equestrian Farm’s Fibonacci 17, but also dropped a rail along the way, finishing third overall with her time of 51.41 seconds. Maher and Sarena followed, completing the only clear round over the second course for the win with a steady round in 53.72 seconds. Last to go, Todd Minikus (USA) and Two Swans Farm’s Babalou

41 had one rail down as well, finishing fourth with their time of 52.63. show jumping results Longines FEI World Cup Jumping Final in Gothenburg (SWE) Result: 1, Steve Guerdat SUI 0; 2, Harrie Smolders NED 3/65.45; 3, Daniel Deusser GER 3/66.17; 4, Marcus Ehning GER 6/66.67; 5, Denis Lynch IRL 8/65.38; 6, Christian Ahlmann GER 8/67.79; 7, Callan Solem USA 9/63.58; 8. Penelope Leprevost FRA 9/65.62; 9, Simon Delestre FRA 13/66.26; 10, Chris Chugg AUS 16.

CowichanValley continued from page 29 jumps. The facility welcomes coaches and students and the fields should be ready by the writing of this article.

Other upcoming events at Avalon include a Jane Stone Eventing Camp from July 1st – 3rd.

Susan Hewton-Waters will be available for Dressage. This will be a fun weekend for Dressage riders to get together with the Eventers and Jane will be putting up a DQ Cross Country course up for those wanting to ride the fields, go over small, easy fences and splash in the water. Next in line is a Sara Sellmer Eventing Clinic on August 6th & 7th. The annual Avalon HTBC Event is on September 24th and 25th. As well, Maeve Drew will be available for clinics at Avalon, dates to be announced. For information about upcoming Events, clinics, or to inquire about the facilities, contact Jeff Winship; jwinship@telus.net.

I would like to dedicate this article to Caroline Lang, mother of Caitlin Lang, an avid, young up and coming show jumper in our community.

Caroline was a very dedicated and proud horse show mom. Six days after the show she passed away suddenly. The island horse community would like to extend our condolences to Caitlin and her family at this time of sadness.

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Pony Clubbers are educated in all things horse related, primarily in two areas: riding and stable management. Members are taught all aspects of horse ownership ranging from care of their mounts, proper feed and nutrition, how to care for their tack,

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Riding is also a key element in the education of our Pony Club members. Most branches arrange for riding lessons, either within the club in group lessons or with lesson barns employing school horses. In addition, the BCLM Region provides many opportunities for their members to gather and compete in friendly environments while also forging friendships: Jumper shows, Dressage competitions, Rally, PPG, and even Tetrathalon!

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HORSE TRIALS BC NEWS · MAY 2016 As you receive this issue of Gaitpost, our BC Eventing season is well under way with the annual HTBC Spring Series clinics held in April at Island 22 and at Johvale. MREC’s first competition April 30 - May 1st will have just run and the organizing crew at Chase Creeks Mustang Powder HTs will be hard at work preparing for their back-to-back competitions May 20-23. Plan on attending this back-to-back weekend as there will be lots of excellent XC riding opportunity for a fun weekend.

Hopefully by now everyone has received their 2016 Omnibus, our Eventing bible. If any of you have not, we are sorry you have had to wait.

The pages are available on our website www. horsetrialsbc.com, under competitions.

It takes a lot of dedicated people working hard to make your eventing experience here in BC an enjoyable and safe one. When the opportunity arises, please take the time to thank these hardworking clinic and competition organizers for their tireless efforts.

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Lastly, as earlier reported by HTBC, for 2016 those entries made to Starter division by experienced event riders who might be wishing to start a new ride are asked to make that entry ‘Hors Concours’. An experienced event rider is considered one that has previously ridden at the Pre-training level or above. The reason our organizers and HTBC Organizers committee have agreed to implement this change is to ensure that those inexperienced Starter level riders are given the best opportunity to experience the competitive nature of eventing. For further information, go to the HTBC website and look for HTBC Provincial Primary Divisions 2016.

Best wishes to all for a great 2016 eventing season! — Ron Trickett, Chair HTBC Organizers Committee

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Born in Morges, Switzerland, Bosshart grew up in Manitoba after her family moved to Canada when she was three years old. It was on her family’s dairy farm where Bosshart acquired her first horse and was exposed to the equine industry. Although equestrian sport wasn’t in her cards, Bosshart found her calling in Taekwondo at the age of 13 and went on to represent Canada at two Olympic games. She was ranked in the world’s top 10 heading into the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia, where she brought home a bronze medal. During her career as a high performance athlete, she spent 15 consecutive years on the Canadian National Taekwondo Team and was inducted into Taekwondo Canada’s Hall of Fame.

Before joining the OEF, Bosshart was the sport development manager for Taekwondo Canada and served on its High Performance Committee. In addition to bringing her experience as an athlete to the position of executive director, Bosshart has extensive experience in program development in the area of the Canadian Long Term Athlete Development model, and the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP). Bosshart also has a coaching background, she is an NCCP certified coach and is currently working on her NCCP Performance Coach Certification.

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