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27 Fei news FeI Launches Solidarity reportage Photobook
34 in memoriam J.c. Anderson 35 Show report Spruce Meadows report
FeaTureS 12 Power. grace. Tradition: behind the Scenes With Lord Strathcona’s Mounted troop by Cara Grimshaw
18 nutrient replacement for optimum Performance by Jackie Bellamy-Zions
30 The Future looks Bright For Canadian Show Jumping by Eleanor Klawer with John Anderson
38 discipline reports Venezuela’s
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ON THE COVER: Scott Brash & Hello Sanctos win the Rolex Grand Slam at Spruce Meadows in the CP International. Who wouldn’t be smiling!
“He is an incredible horse. He has the mind of a human. To be able to win in a delicate ring like Geneva, then a big tough course like Aachen and then such a unique venue like Spruce Meadows — to do that on different horses is hard — but for the same horse to win all three is just incredible.” — Scott Brash Sanctos’ ability odds of his accomplishment. Greatest Little HorseSee Magpage 37. www.gaitpost.com 2015to jump well in all venues, and theCanada’s 4on HelloOctOber
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Fall Bits Fall Rush Were we not just complaining about the heat? How did this happen? The equestrian world slides into fall, but nothing seems to be slowing down. Spruce Meadows just wrapped up with a fantastic finish. Scott Brash and Hello Sanctos won the Rolex Grand Slam with the win in the CP International Grand Prix, having won the two previous legs. This gave him a $2 million dollar payday, and puts him in the record
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books as the first rider to accomplish this feat, the Show Jumping equivalent of winning the Triple Crown! (see page 36). Thunderbird wound up the summer schedule with the Longines FEI World Cup Qualifier in fine style, (see page 39) and the horse public is awaiting the Mane Event in Chilliwack at the end of October! Be sure to check out the Gaitpost’s booth for upcoming specials and features. Heading Indoor The Royal West is also coming up in October, and they too are hosting a Longines FEI World Cup Qualifier, as well as all their other classes and entertainment. (see page 30) This is a not to be missed event in Calgary, in a great indoor venue at Calgary Stampede Park. It includes a mock Medal final, duplicating the Finals that take place in Toronto this year — such an excellent opportunity for Western Canadian riders to hone their skills…
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No Falling Here! Darcie Kerkhoven let us know that the BC Lower Mainland Pony Club National Rally Team, comprised of Jami and Stephanie Struys, Corrie Thirkell, and Pippa Rogak, secured a resounding 1st place team and individual finish in Nova Scotia at the National Rally competition Aug. 2015. “Our riding members, Jami and Stephanie, graciously accepted the castoff catch horses and spun straw into gold with them, with Corrie and Pippa in full support adding the spit and polish.” Way to go BC!!! Great job, ladies…
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Seasons Past We were saddened to hear of the passing of J.C. Anderson, an Alberta oil and energy icon and founder of the Anderson Ranch and Rocky Mountain Show Jumping. See page 34 for the In Memoriam. Our condolences to the Anderson
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k. pavicic Karen Pavicic (centre) and friends of CDAAP.
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but along the way I learned so much about myself, my horse and what determination and mind set will do for you! This summer involved much combined work with Rubicon, improving on our Show Jumping, entering Thunderbird under the watchful eye of Gary Brewster, and Dressage with Wendy Christoff who encouraged me to ride at the BC Championships held at Southlands in August where we placed high enough to finish Champion of the 2nd level! With this combined effort, we entered our last event of the season at Aspen Farms in Washington where we were able to set our Dressage score at 29.8, run double clear Cross Country and have a fault free Show Jumping round to end us on our score and win the division! In addition to Rubicon’s success this year, Team Harmony has been competing both locally and in area VI and VII. A big congratulations to my students!!! I am so proud to have helped and coached them to reach their goals. As we head into the Fall/Winter, be on the lookout for us in preparation for the 2016 season!” And 2015 still has some life left in it, with several big shows yet to come, from the Pacific Regional Dressage Championships to the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair, so Canada has some riding to do still. Fresh weather, fresh horses, fresh plans for the next year…please keep the Gaitpost community informed of what is happening in your world; tell us your stories, send us your photos…thanks! Remember, our December issue is going to be a full-sized Gaitpost Premium edition, so lots of room for all the tales! Enjoy the ride…
family and the Alberta community as a whole that have lost a great man. Fall Fundraiser CDAAP, the Canadian Dressage Athlete Assistance Program, was supported by a lovely fundraiser held by Dressage Team member Karen Pavicic, who has been a recipient of the much-appreciated funds disbursed by Deborah Miculinic and CDAAP. Held at the beautiful High Point Equestrian Centre, there were some fantastic silent auction items including a BR double bridle donated by Comfort Equestrian, a half page ad in Gaitpost Magazine, Equinety XL supplements donated by John Dowdy and much, much more! There were door prizes and a Grand Prix freestyle demonstration by Shelley Lawder with a Rio theme, and it was lovely to watch. There was wine tasting, and nibblies, and it was a great evening in support of Canada’s best Dressage riders. Fall Finish Nikki Ayers sent us a summary of her great year with Rubicon. She says “I headed down to California with Andree Stow’s incredible horse Rubicon with one intention; to qualify for the Pan Ams. It was a long shot as I only competed in one Intermediate event in the fall and still had to ride, qualify, complete and place in a CCI 2*! I’m very pleased to say that in less than 4 months we did qualify and it was an honor to even be considered by Equine Canada! Although we were 1 of 30 to be considered, we were not selected, 10
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headlinenews Bit by Bit Brent Balisky Closes Out Thunderbird by “Going Clean for the Green” Brent Balisky of Langley, BC, claimed the final bonus on offer in the SSG Gloves “Go Clean for the Green” promotion to close out the 2015 summer show season at Thunderbird Show Park in Langley, BC. During the CSI3* Summer Fort Festival, Balisky claimed victory in the $15,000 Foxstone USHJA International Hunter Derby held Saturday, August 22. A total of 39 entries contested the class, with the top 12 returning for the second round. Balisky emerged victorious riding Classical for owner Thunderbird Show Stables, marking the pair’s second win this season in the SSG Gloves “Go Clean for the Green” promotion. Balisky and the 10-year-old German-bred gelding had also won the $3,000 Dexter Associates Realty Canadian Hunter Derby Qualifier during the ‘Western Family Festival’ in July. Along with the win comes a $1,000 bonus if the winning rider is wearing SSG ‘Digital’ riding gloves. As always, Balisky was sporting his ‘Digitals’ to claim the bonus money.
Dressage Athletes David Marcus and Nicholas Fyffe Relocate to Wellington Canadian Olympian David Marcus and fellow Grand Prix Dressage competitor, Nicholas Fyffe of Australia, are merging their training businesses and relocating to Wellington, FL, full-time. Having spent several years dividing their time between their Canadian training base and wintering in Florida, the pair has made the difficult decision to sell the 15-acre farm in Campbellville, ON, that Marcus purchased in 2008. “To be successful in our sport, it is imperative to compete in Wellington during the winter months,” explained Marcus. “For the past five years, we have spent time in Florida over the winter. This past winter, we were there for six months while our barn in Canada sat vacant. It has become obvious to us that this isn’t financially sustainable in the long-term. For this reason, we have decided to base ourselves in Florida yearround.” “We look forward to continuing the development of our current Canadian clients while also welcoming new Headline News continued on page 16
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Power. G Behind the Scenes with The Lord Strathcona’s Mounted Troop Story & Photos By Cara Grimshaw
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cona’s Horse (Royal Canadians) is made up of mounted members and several ground crew who are responsible for raising the flags and providing support to the mounted team. The mounts, mostly quarter horse mixes, are well behaved, standing on guard quietly and enjoy a good back scratching roll after the each musical ride performance. All members are active members of the military, many of whom have never touched a horse prior to joining the ceremonial mounted troop, and volunteer for two years — learning how to care for horses and equipment, perform drills
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Lord Strathcona’s Horse Mounted Troop is the only regular regiment with a ceremonial mounted unit in the Canadian Forces.
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Lord Strathcona continued from page 13 and ride. The horses are owned by the Ceremonial Mounted Troop Foundation, a non-profit company. The charitable foundation’s objective is to provide and maintain the Strathcona Mounted Troop and to provide public education on Canadian Cavalry tradition, history, and heritage. The Lord Strathcona’s Horse (Royal Canadians) Mounted Troop has a rich history dating back to the 1900s. As their team photographer, I spent time with the horses away from the performance ring, and it quickly became apparent they are an established herd. The moment one horse leaves the stables, the other horses loudly call out. They are well versed in working together as a group and leading the victory laps after prize ceremonies. Watching them closely you’ll see the horses interact with each other, even when on duty — such as an attempted friendly bite of the neighbouring horse’s back end, or racing each other the moment pushed into canter in front of cheering Canada’s Greatest Little Horse Mag
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clapping fans. The horses are friendly and enjoy meeting their wide-eyed younger fans with a hand nuzzle, hopeful for treats. Each horse’s name begins with the letter ‘S’ and their manes are hogged to keep with historical tradition and for practical reasons. The Strathcona Mounted Troop are active soldiers with the Canadian Forces and remain trained in a trade and ready for duty if called upon. It’s easy to be intimidated by them, up high on a horse and straight-faced, however, like their mounts, they are just as friendly and more than happy to answer any questions about their role. I quickly noticed that the riders love what they do and always show respect for their fellow team members. Away from the pressure of performing in front of thousands, you can often find them polishing their boots or mucking out, singing to Elton John — loudly. When you travel as much as they do, you find ways to keep yourself entertained. They have been known to partake in the odd water trough dunking when the time is right. Their home away from home, temporarily built on the Spruce Meadows grounds away from the crowds, is a relaxed and welcoming place. Occasionally, you’ll find the horses enjoying some fresh grass in a fenced-off area close by. At least one troop member is on hand, supervising them, 24 hours a day. Running with one generator to power the stable lights and coffee maker, the troop is comfortable with life on the road. In the www.gaitpost.com
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stables, it’s common to see the men huddled around a whiteboard, listing who is riding and when, drill particulars, and reviewing their duties. During their annual Spruce Meadows obligations, a different troop member is responsible for writing up the daily schedule and roster each day, a learning exercise in organization and teamwork. It’s rare to not see any of the soldiers doing something productive, such as cleaning tack, grooming, or refilling water buckets; yet it remains a calm place for the horses to relax — that is, until half an hour before they have to ride — then it’s all systems go! A rehearsed chorus of tacking up, putting their uniforms on, and mounting up ensues. The ground crew are on hand to assist with last minute boot polishes, hand the riders their flags and spears, and do girth checks. In synchronization, they trot off in a cloud of dust to go and perform.
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Headline News continued from page 11 clients, either for the winter season or year-round,” he continued. Decorated Riders Announced the Rolex Central Park Horse Show A star-studded cast of Dressage riders will make their way to the 2015 Rolex Central Park Horse Show Sept. 25-26. The talented lineup that includes five of the world’s top 11 ranked riders will compete in the inaugural U.S. Open Dressage event. The U.S. Open Dressage Grand Prix on Friday and the $75,000 Dressage Freestyle, presented by the Axel Johnson Group, on Saturday will highlight the schedule. The number-one Dressage rider in the world over the last 24 months and double Olympic Gold Medalist Charlotte Dujardin and Valegro will not be competing in New York. Charlotte announced that her superstar partner had been withdrawn from the Rolex Central Park Horse Show. The pair planned to compete in the US Open Dressage grand prix on Friday 25 September and then contest the US Open $75,000 Dressage freestyle the following day, but plans have now changed.
“We have taken the decision to withdraw Blueberry (Valegro’s stable name) from the Rolex Central Park Horse Show at the end of this month,” Charlotte stated. “I know this may be a disappointment for those attending the show who wanted to see him, but his welfare is our biggest priority and we want to keep him fit, happy and healthy and felt this is a long journey for him to do after an intense European championships. I will still be attending this incredible show and will be giving some special performances on another Grand Prix horse during the scheduled days so hopefully will meet some of you there,” added Charlotte. German rider Isabell Werth, one of the most celebrated equestrian Olympians of all time with five gold medals and currently ranked 7th in the world, will also make the trip to the U.S. along with Sweden’s Tinne Vilhelmson-Silfvén and Patrik Kittel, ranked 6th and 11th respectively. Spain’s Juan Matute Jr., recent European Junior Champion and one of the world’s most talented up-and-coming riders, will also compete. North America will be well-represented with rising star and 9th ranked rider Laura Graves and her mount Headline News continued on page 17
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his exercise is useful for riders across the disciplines to improve balance, coordination and strength. • Stand on balance board or disc with knees slightly bent and equal weight into each foot. • Pick a focal point to help you maintain balance and with a neutral pelvis, draw belly button towards spine to connect your core. • Inhale and increase bend in knees to squat, at the same time lift arms. • Exhale to straighten legs and lower arms.
Verdades making a trip to the big city along with catherine haddad Staller and charlotte jorst, all riding for the USA. They will be joined by canada’s Ashley holzer and karen Pavicic to round out the competition.
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Feeding a balanced diet then taking care of nutrient replacement after exercise is imperative to keep horses performing well at an upper level of performance. The Gaitpost is pleased to present this two part article by Jackie Bellamy-Zions, reprinted with kind permission of Equine Guelph. Dan Kapper, a highly experienced nutritionist and author, recently shared his wealth of knowledge in equine nutrition and management in a recent visit to Canada. His talk at the University of Guelph discussed the importance of understanding gut function and nutrient absorption in order to understand the importance of nutrient replacement. Assessing body condition and topline evaluation scores were addressed as was the importance of providing good quality protein as a source of amino acids to avoid deficiencies that can negatively affect topline muscles, tendons, hooves and overall health. Last but not least, the role of electrolytes were discussed to avoid dehydration and keep athletes bouncing back into top form for the next day of competition.
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Proteins and Amino Acids All 10 essential amino acids need to be provided to horses on a daily basis: arginine, histidine, isoleucine, leucine, lysine (involved in growth and development), methionine (for hoof and hair quality), phenylalanine, threonine (involved in tissue repair), tryptophan, and valine. There are also 12 non-essential amino acids that horses can create themselves in adequate amounts. In order for crude protein to be synthesized, all the ‘essential’ amino acids must be present in adequate 18
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amounts. If one amino acid runs out, it ‘limits’ protein synthesis for the rest of the amino acids. If you are feeding a grass hay, your first limiting amino acid is going to be Lysine. For alfalfa, the first limiting amino acid could be threonine or tryptophan. Knowing what ‘type of forage’ you are feeding is key to knowing what supplements you need to choose to complement your horse’s diet. During the process of conditioning horses, muscles are torn down during exercise and need
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additional branch-chain amino acids (leucine, isoleucine and valine) replenished to repair and rebuild those muscles faster. Kapper draws the parallel of weight trainers reaching for their whey protein shake after a work-out. A horse can benefit greatly from having 4 – 10 ounces of branchchain amino acids replaced within 45 minutes of a workout. Whey is the best quality protein (amino acid) source, followed by soybean. Research has also shown that a lack of amino acids in the diet can affect the utilization of minerals in the diet, potentially causing skeletal and soft tissue problems.
To get an idea of their importance - take a look at the amino acid content in the following structures:
Hair and hoof..................... = 95% Muscle............................... = 73% Tendon ............................... = 93% Bone ................................... = 30% Skin..................................... = 90%
A shortage of ‘one’ essential amino acid will affect the quality and strength of all of the above. The first one you will ‘see’ is the one with the fastest turn-over. What the hooves can tell you about the diet
THE ORDER OF NUTRIENTS FOUND INSIDE THE HORSES HOOF:
1. Protein/Amino Acids = 95 % 2. Fat/Oils = 3% 3. Sulfur 4. Calcium 5. Zinc 6. Copper 7. Selenium 8. Carotene (Vitamin A) 9. Alpha-Tocopherol (Vitamin E) 10. Biotin (Recommend 15 Mg/ Day/1,000 Lb Of Body Weight, For “Sand” Cracks In Hooves)
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When 98% of the hoof is made up of the top two nutrients, begin working with those and work your way down the list for a systematic way to address hoof quality problems that may be nutrition related. Too many times we hear about individuals beginning with Number 10 and work their way up the list. Here are a few examples to help you begin ‘problem solving’: Slow growth can result from inadequate amino acids, while poor expansion and contraction, with cracking of the hoof wall, can result from inadequate oils in the hoof. A poor quality lamina (white line) can result from a low ‘sulfur’ containing amino acid diet, i.e. Methionine & Cysteine. In a calcium deficient diet the middle of the hoof wall can break down and crumble. Sand cracks in the outer service of the hoof wall can be an indicator of a lack of biotin. CALORIE SOURCES TO FUEL MUSCLE FUNCTION Choosing the right horse for the work you want to do is important right off the bat (genetics). Then you need to choose the right fuel for your horse’s muscles to perform up to their genetic potential. Carbohydrates and Fats and Oils Soluble carbohydrates are the starches and sugars needed to provide the ‘glycogen’ for intense work. Kapper uses a quarter horse sprinter fueling its bulky ‘fast twitch’ muscles as an example. Glycogen produced from these carbohydrates are utilized when their heart rate exceeds 170 beats/minute, in anaerobic work. “The heart rate is the key to knowing what kind of fuel you should be using,” says Kapper. Soluble carbohydrates are highest in cereal grain: oats, corn, barley, wheat... Fats and Oils Kapper says the Arabian is a good example of a breed using long, lean ‘slow twitch’ muscles that burn fat rather than glycogen for fuel. Soybean, flax and fish oils are high in Omega 3’s which
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Nutrient Replacement continued from page 19 have anti-inflammatory responses, as opposed to corn oil and sunflower oil which are high in Omega Sixes which have pro-inflammatory responses. Vegetable oils can provide slow, long term energy needed for low to moderate intensity, aerobic work. Oils containing higher levels of Omega Threes are recommended for this kind of work. Kapper then went on to explain that a portion of the muscles of the Thoroughbred and Warmblood can be trained to be ‘fast or slow-twitch’, depending on what ‘fuel’ you are feeding. Forage Digestibility Of course, it is important that your horse is able to get the most out of the bulk of its diet. Soft hay is more desirable for the performance horse because its nutrients will be higher and is easier to digest. Over mature hay is cut later, will have grown taller and have larger, courser stems. This hay will be higher in lignin, which makes it less palatable and lower in digestibility, i.e. quality. ROLE OF ELECTROLYTES Given correctly, the use of performance electrolytes can delay the onset of fatigue by over 22%. They can also reduce muscle cramping and improve the horse’s ability to bounce back and perform at the same high level the next day. The amount of sweat produced in a workout will determine the amount of electrolytes which require 20
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replacing. The demands are highest during hot and humid weather. The heat stress index chart is an important calculation when determining the risk of dehydration. When correctly formulated, electrolytes will replace the ions lost in sweat. For performance purposes — the electrolyte should specify it is a “performance” electrolyte on the label. The ingredient dextrose should be present because it is essential to improve the absorption rate of all the ions. The amounts of sodium, potassium and chloride levels are usually provided in the labels ingredient list. Adding the amount of sodium and potassium together should come close to equaling the amount of chloride in the formula. When you compare the amount of these three ions, you will see that not all electrolytes on the market today are created equal! The higher quality electrolytes are palatable, while lower quality ones are bitter, salty and discourage consumption when top-dressed on feed or mixed in water. Before electrolytes can be absorbed they need to be broken down with water. Delivery of a powdered electrolyte in feed or water is acceptable as long as they can continue to drink water. If water is not available or the horse does not drink after administering dry electrolytes, the horse will take water from its body and put it into their digestive system to break the powder down. Mixing electrolytes in water will reduce the absorption time in the small intestine. All electrolytes are hydroscopic, which means if fed in powdered form and the horse does not drink water, they will dehydrate the horse. Paste electrolytes are to be avoided due to their ‘short term affects’. They will lay in the gut and actually pull water from the horse’s body, increasing dehydration, at the most critical time after exercise! This was proven and published by Equine Research Centre team of researchers, led by Dr. Mike Lindinger, a few years ago. Depending on how hard the horses are working, a ‘performance electrolyte solution’ can be made by mixing one ounce of powder per litre of water. Increase the number of litres of this ‘elec-
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trolyte solution’ as the horses training intensifies and/or the ‘Heat Stress Index’ (HSI) increases. HSI is determined by adding the temperature (F or C) and the percent Humidity, together. ‘Mild’ HSI begins when the combination is <140 when using Humidity plus Temperature (F); or <90 when using Humidity plus Temperature (C); ‘Moderate’ HSI is between 140 – 160 (F) or 90 – 105 (C); ‘Severe’ HSI >160 (F) or >105 (C). This ‘electrolyte solution’ should be given within 45 minutes after the horse’s workout. When the humidity and temperature increase, causing the ‘heat stress index’ to climb to ‘Moderate’ to ‘Severe’, the number of litres offered should increase according to their training level. One ounce/litre of water will provide the correct osmolarity for the fastest absorption and utilization by the horse. For example: for ‘Moderate’ Heat Stress Index: provide two litres for training level, four litres for moderate and six litres for intense training. In the cases of ‘moderate’ to ‘intense’ training levels, providing the ‘electrolyte solution’ will work much better than top dressing it on feed. More factors effecting dehydration can include: the trailer ride to the venue if it is a hot day, a decrease in water and food intake from the stresses of being in a new location or from the water tasting different. Add the workload of the day on top of that and you can have a severely dehydrated horse on your hands. SUMMARY Kapper encourages horse owners to be proactive in their feeding programs. Know the ‘ideal’ body weight of your horse and what nutrients are in your forage. These nutrients will vary with the ‘type’ of forage (grass vs. legume) and its level of maturity (when it was cut). Knowledge of this will allow you to make informed decisions when choosing feed and/or balancers to make up the difference between what your horse is getting from its forage and what it needs. Be sure to read the ‘purpose statement’ on every feed tag and feed according to their ‘Feeding Directions’ in order to fulfill nutrient requirements. Always www.gaitpost.com
choose a feed that is tailored to the individual needs of the horse (size, breed, age, workload…) and feed according to the instructions. Kapper cautions, “Feeding less than recommended amounts/day, means you have chosen the wrong feed and it could result in nutritional deficiencies”. Stay observant if performance declines and be quick to pick up on the visual clues that the diet may need balancing, i.e. loss of muscle over the topline, decline in hoof and hair quality, loss of appetite and loss of condition could all be indicators of amino acid deficiency and/or an unbalanced diet. For horses in moderate to intense training, giving amino acids and electrolytes within 45 minutes after workouts can replenish body reserves the fastest. Nutrition is the science of prevention. Understanding the role of nutrition and working with an equine nutritionist will put you on the road to optimal health and performance for your horse.
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Adult Amateur Dressage Riders GET a Place to Shine Adult amateurs have long been the backbone of dressage in the U.S., yet they often remain just outside the spotlight. So the California Dressage Society (CDS) decided to do something about it.
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Northern, Central, and Southern regions of California. Horses and riders compete for fabulous prizes at all levels from Basic to Intermediaire I in “Elite” as well as “Novice” divisions, which provide an inviting introduction for exhibitors to become familiar with the experience and atmosphere of a licensed dressage show. High percentage ribbons are also offered, as well as special “Roses Awards” to celebrate adult amateurs age 50 and over. Thanks to an automatic qualification process, RAAC division winners have the chance to go on to compete at the CDS Annual Championship Show at the Murieta Equestrian Center from September 17 – 20. The CDS Championship Show will once again also host the Great American/USDF Region 7 Championships, which qualifies riders for the US Dressage Finals in November. Among those taking advantage of this opportunity is Georganne Benesch of Livermore, Calif. who was part of the enthusiastic group of competitors attending the Central Region RAAC held July 4–5 in Hollister. Aboard her eye-catching Friesian Sport Horse Lion King, Benesch was thrilled to win the Training Level Elite Division with an impressive score of 72.273% while also earning second in the First Level Elite class. Complete results are now posted on the California Dressage Society website. For more information about the RAAC program, visit www.california-dressage.org. CDS would also like to extend special thanks to RAAC title sponsor Equine Insurance as well as Dressage Today, Dara James Designs, and Circle Oak Equine for their support of the RAAC shows.
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HoRsEWARE iRELAND iNTRoDuCEs NEW AMiGo PETiTE RANGE Horseware Ireland has now introduced the new Amigo Petite Range. After an overwhelming demand for blankets that were specifically designed for miniature horses and petite ponies, we’ve taken our trusty and stylish Amigo line and shrunk them down for a complete collection tailored exclusively to the Petites. For chilly days out in the paddock, we have the Amigo Hero 6 Petite Plus turnout, complete with front leg arches; and made from tough, waterproof and breathable 600D outer. For the coldest of days, the Amigo Petite Cosy Stable will keep them snug as a bug. Made from a durable and breathable 600D outer, it’s complete with a super cosy padded fleece collar for added warmth and 350G of fibre-fill, making it the ultimate choice for petites in the chilliest temperatures. Complete with a smooth, shine enhancing polyester lining, classic front closure and cross surcingles as standard. For the competitive petites, our Amigo Petite Show Rug will have them looking smart from the moment they step off the trailer. Made from a high wicking and breathable wool like outer, it’s perfect for customizing, with gorgeous leather front closures, decorative double cording trim detailing and a hidden surcingle for a secure fit. The perfect rug for a championship feel. To complete the range, we’ve taken our classic Amigo Jersey Cooler and shrunk it down to make the Amigo Petite Jersey Cooler. Made from breathable brushed polyester that effectively wicks away moisture while keeping your petite warm. Horseware Ireland has been outfitting horses with the most trusted brand of blankets for 30 years and now we are here to do just the same for the miniature horses and petite ponies in your life! TiCKETs NoW oN sALE foR THE 2015 RoyAL HoRsE sHoW Since its inception in 1922, the Royal Horse Show has delivered the very best in equestrian Industry News continued on page 24 www.gaitpost.com
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This year we had over 170 volunteers help make horse Day the success that it was. Many clubs who joined us this Saturday were with us at the PNe last year, and we had a lot of new clubs excited to take part this time around as well. everyone set up fantastic booths and showcased their love of horses in a fun, informative way, and the riders were superb in demonstrating different styles of riding. horse council brought our cool new Selfie Boards for people to take pictures of themselves “jumping” or “racing”, and we loved seeing everyone have a blast with those! if you took a selfie with those boards, we’d love for you to send us your pic! in addition to the amazing booths our volunteers designed, our breed aisle was filled with such an eclectic and diverse range of horses that PNe guests were treated to an impressive display of so many different breeds. The Friesians, Thoroughbreds, connemara’s, and more, came back and were joined by newcomers including (but not limited to) Mini Donkeys, an icelandic, and a highland Pony. our horse Day extravaganza was a colourful showcase of some of the exciting things you can do with horses. The Langley Riders Drill Team exploded into the arena as the opening act, putting on such an exhilarating display for the audience; Fusion vaulters wowed the audience with their impressive and elegant movements; Thundering impact demonstrated the beauty and control of draught horses under saddle; Academie Duello targeted the combat-minded with a demonstration of mounted combat; Natalie vonk danced her way into the hearts of the audience with a spectacular and out-of-the-ordinary demonstration of the traditional art of Garrocha; and the Bc Lower Mainland Pony clubs teamed together to put on a jumping demonstration to give the audience a better understanding of a familiar activity. The weather didn’t put a damper on any of the PNe guests, but we did get a bit of a scare with the high winds and falling trees. We almost had to call it quits, but with a great show of horsemen resilience we were able to keep the day in full swing!
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sport. The 2015 edition promises to set the bar even higher when the world’s best athletes and horses travel to downtown Toronto to compete at the Royal Horse Show from November 6 to 15 at Exhibition Place. Show Jumping has long been the hallmark of the Royal Horse Show, and the top-ranked riders in the world are routinely among the stars that shine during the toughest international competitions. With the addition of Longines as the title sponsor of Wednesday’s $125,000 FEI World Cup Grand Prix, a new level of excitement is building. Will the newly crowned Pan American Games Champion, Mclain Ward of the United States, once again prevail in Toronto? Or will it be someone else’s turn to hoist the inaugural Longines World Cup trophy? Spectators are guaranteed an exciting night of competition to determine the outcome. Show Jumping action will be ignited on opening weekend with the Greenhawk Canadian Show Jumping Championships, running alongside the ever-popular Horseware Indoor Eventing Challenge which sees Olympic-caliber competitors navigating both natural obstacles and traditional Show Jumping fences in the Ricoh Coliseum. The fastest time wins, encouraging riders to go for broke in their quest to top the leaderboard. The beauty and artistry of dressage will capture the audience’s imagination while two nights
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Annual Alberta Warmblood Sale Heads into 21st Year! It started, as things often do, with the dream of a few and their steadfast dedication. 21 years later, the Canadian Warmblood Horse Breeders Association Alberta Chapter’s Fall Classic Breeders Sale is the longest running warmblood sale on the continent. Scheduled for October 10-11, 2015 at Westerner Park in Red Deer, Alberta, the Fall Classic Sale is styled in the European tradition, turning a horse sale into a gala event. This year’s move to the Red Deer venue brings everything together under one heated roof — demonstrations, tryouts, stabling, exhibits and sale office. Each of the 46 sale horses will be demonstrated in-hand, through the jumping chute, and/or under saddle, depending on age and training, on both Saturday and Sunday. Buyers are invited to try out any of the horses under saddle, view x-rays and/or health records and even arrange a full pre-purchase exam with the on-site veterinarian. This year’s pedigrees include such greats as Negro, Totilas, Sandro Hit, Quasimodo Z, Corland and Olympic Animo. In its 20-year history, the sale has seen horses sold into all disciplines, with many success stories in every arena. The majority have gone to amateur owners and juniors, providing many years of soundness, enjoyment and successes for their riders. As well, a number have sold to www.gaitpost.com
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of hunter derby competition sees the sport return to its roots. Meanwhile, the Ontario Toyota Dealers Rodeo brings out the cowboy in everyone! And while the competition may be serious, special entertainment features will provide comic relief in the form of Mini Chuck Racing! Miniature horses and miniature chuck wagons steered by full-grown cowboys racing against each other are sure to have the crowd laughing on opening weekend while the majesty of equine theatrical group, Cavallo Equestrian Arts, will provide spine-tingling performances highlighting the bond between horse and man during the final four days of competition.
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professionals in the horse industry including past Olympians from each of the Olympic disciplines. If you are unable to attend the sale in person, online streaming video of the demonstrations and sale as well as telephone bidding will be available. For more information visit the web site at www.fallclassicsale.com.
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he FEI launched a specially commissioned photobook to showcase the personalities and projects supported by FEI Solidarity, the FEI’s global sport development programme. Unveiling poignant behind-the-scenes moments, the FEI Solidarity reportage photobook (www. fei.org/reportage/feisolidarity) tells the stories of the deep impact FEI Solidarity is having on grass roots equestrian sport development. Showcasing the progress of FEI Solidaritysupported riders at the recent South East Asian (SEA) Games 2015 in Singapore, to the first FEI Solidarity visit to a youth training camp in Bulgaria by FEI President and Chair of the FEI Solidarity Committee Ingmar De Vos, the FEI Solidarity Reportage photobook celebrates the hard work and commitment of everyone involved in growing equestrian sport from the ground up. “The vision of FEI Solidarity is all about helping others to help themselves,” explained De Vos, speaking from the FEI Solidarity meeting
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The FEI Solidarity Committee members are HRH Princess Haya Al Hussein (JOR); Jukka-Pekka Leskinen of the Finnish Equestrian Federation; Alexandru Tuceac, President of the National Federation of the Republic of Moldova; Jean Patrick Chemaly, President of the Equestrian Federation of Haiti; Rosana M. Roig, President of the Puerto Rican Equestrian Federation; Fatima Morales Aguereo, President of the National Federation Paraguay; Mikaela Conjuangco Jaworski, IOC Member; and Ibrahima Wade, President of the Senegal Equestrian Federation.
at FEI Headquarters, which was also attended by HRH Princess Haya, FEI Honorary President and founder of FEI Solidarity. FEI Solidarity, launched in 2011 and inspired by the Olympic Solidarity model, is focused on providing opportunities for the next generation of athletes and all those working in equestrian communities around the world, so that local structures can be established to develop the sport. FEI Secretary General provisionally suspends UAE vet as FEI official Dr. Hallvard Sommerseth, Head of the Veterinary Department at the United Arab Emir-
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FEI News continued from page 27 ates Equestrian Federation (EEF), has been provisionally suspended as an FEI Official by the FEI Secretary General, Sabrina Zeender, for non-compliance with FEI Rules and Regulations and his involvement in a number of events from which duplicate results were submitted to the FEI. The Secretary General’s decision has the full support of the FEI President, Ingmar De Vos. The provisional suspension, which is in accordance with Article 156.1 of the FEI General Regulations and which comes into immediate effect, is for an indefinite period. For the duration of the suspension, Dr. Sommerseth may not take part or be involved in the organization of any FEI competitions or events, or any event under the jurisdiction of a National Federation. The suspension has been imposed as a result of Dr. Sommerseth’s consistent failure to comply with FEI Rules and Regulations over a period of several years. The FEI Secretary General stated that Dr Sommerseth had failed to observe the FEI Rules and Regulations while acting as an FEI
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THE FUTURE LOOKS BRIGHT FOR CANADIAN SHOW JUMPING By Eleanor Klawer with John Anderson
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s the date for the Royal West Jumping TourGreat Beginnings nament in Calgary rapidly approaches, About a year ago, John applied to hold a Rocky Mountain Show Jumping and John AnLongines FEI World Cup Qualifier for the North derson are revving up to put on a grand show for American League, and was thrilled to have the all. Held at the Agrium Western Event Centre in Royal West approved as one of only four in CanaStampede Park in the heart of Calgary, October da, the others being Bromont, QC, Thunderbird 22nd – 31st, 2015, this tournament is going to be Show Park in Langley, BC, and the Royal Agria world class event, being one of 14 events that cultural Winter Fair in Toronto. Despite 2014 make up the Longines FEI World Cup™ Jumpbeing the inaugural Royal West Tournament, ing–North American League. Royal West was John feels that his application was strong due selected after a rigorous screening process from to Rocky Mountain Show Jumping’s expertise in a long list of 25 applicants. Longines FEI World putting on excellent top class tournaments for Cup™ Jumping–North American League boasts many years, and gives credit to his very dedicated a minimum of $2.4 million U.S. prize money team, a team that is responsible for two of the across the series, and offers the best Jumping top 25 venues ranked by the North American athletes from North America and around the Riders Group. Another strong factor was that the world. Athletes in the League are vying to earn Royal West is an indoor event, as is the Longines points towards a place at FEI World Cup Jumping the 2016 Longines FEI Finals in Sweden. With a World Cup™ Jumping premium facility, John’s Finals in Gothenburg, experience at the top levSweden, and the Calgary els of the sport, and the leg “Longines FEI World performance record of Cup™ Jumping Calgary” the RMSJ team, Longines is one of the first steps had the confidence to taken by John Anderson, give the World Cup Qualowner of RMSJ and orgaifier to The Royal West — nizer of the Royal West, essentially an unknown to bring Show Jumping entity at that time — and in Western Canada to John is on a mission to John Anderson at the new levels. live up to that trust. With League launch in Miami.
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Calgary being probably the most educated fan base in North America when it comes to Show Jumping, thanks to Spruce Meadows, he believes that Calgary and the Royal West team are up to the task, and will help build the North American League. A Leg Up “Longines will change the sport in Western Canada,” says John. New for this year at the Royal West will be digital sign boards for sponsors and advertisers around the arena, similar to those in many European venues, and VIP tables and rooms to ensure that Longines is justly recognized for its huge contribution. There will be seven ranking classes at the Royal West, as well as the Royal West International and Canadian Championships in the 1.10m, 1.15m, 1.20m and 1.30m divisions which are a popular format, allowing the new and up-and-coming riders to rub shoulders with the Grand Prix riders and have that Big Ring experience. There will be three Hunter Derbies, as well as two classes that will count towards the National Derby Championship. Another two classes will be at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto, and the best two rounds of the four will determine the National Champion. John feels this will promote travel amongst competitors, and encourage riders to attend both to maximize their chances at winning overall. True to the Anderson tradition, this will also help Western Canadian riders to excel, with quality competition and setting. This year the CET Medal Finals are in Toronto, but the Royal West is holding the Rocky Mountain Show Jumping Medal classes, a duplication of the requirements for the Medal Finals, giving those that qualify a chance to do an identical competition prior to heading east for the Finals. “The Medal Finals have been dominated for years by Western Canadian riders, and we want to keep it that way!” says John with a big smile. A Bright Future It is John’s hope to hold an FEI World Cup Final competition one day in Calgary, a huge www.gaitpost.com
undertaking for which he is very optimistic. He also has a petition on the go with over 400 signatures so far, asking Equine Canada to alternate holding the Medal Finals in Western Canada and Ontario. This would give a much greater number of competitors a chance to compete, as many are unable to attend due to travel costs and distance. Now that Western Canada has a comparable venue, it seems a reasonable request. Coming off a very successful summer at RMSJ, John is not slowing down on the home front either. He plans to hold two more FEI tournaments in addition to the three FEI tournaments already planned for next year at the Anderson Ranch. In 2014, the RMSJ team was responsible for contributing more world ranking points to Canadian team riders than any other venue in the country. The Ranch has undergone some radical changes in the last year, with major additions to the barns and competition rings, and this summer the finishing touches were put on the property, with landscaping and sod laid, and a curbed concrete boulevard and hedges. The largest grass ring in the country is nearing completion, and all of this has been accomplished in the limited time allowed by Alberta’s climate. Essentially, it was all coordinated around show season, and was a logistical miracle! John has some nice young horses, six year olds, coming up, and, of course, Terrific is still holding his own in the Grand Prix ring, despite “becoming a little long in the tooth!” John enjoys competing, and still has the desire to ride and compete, but it isn’t a priority at this time. “If the right horse came along, I would be back, no doubt”. Honouring the Past, Building the Future The Anderson family sadly lost its patriarch with the recent passing of J.C. Anderson, and John sees his father everywhere in Anderson Ranch. J.C. was the motivating force in its beginning, and if it wasn’t for John’s mother and father, the venue would not exist. This has been brought home to John recently, with so many people reaching out to his family to tell them
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Anderson was an oilpatch baron with a penchant for horses and poker, an individual with a big heart and generosity of spirt who personified the adage of being ‘larger than life.’ Nebraska-born James Carl Anderson wasn’t one to take no for an answer and did not suffer fools gladly. When he established Anderson Exploration in 1968 with $400,000 in cash, J.C. arguably kick-started the transformation of Canada’s oilpatch into what it is today — a combination of multi-national and domestic players. “He established the road and the role for the independent, Canadian oil and gas company,” said Ken McCagherty, who was hired by Anderson out of Dome Petroleum and is now president and CEO of Westbrick Energy. Anderson Exploration was sold to Devon Energy in September 2001 for $4.6 billion US. J.C. built a tremendous private company the old-fashioned way — with solid values, managing growth, ensuring profitability and never losing 34
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sight of the people who helped achieve the company’s long term goals. Former president Brian Dau said Anderson would write most of the company’s annual report. When it was finally published, Anderson would take a mail cart and personally deliver a copy to each employee. The undertaking would take about two weeks, said Dau, because not only would J.C. deliver the annual report, he also saw it as his opportunity to catch up and connect with his staff. Anderson was smart and lucky. He possessed a good helping of chutzpah and was not afraid of hard work. J.C. Anderson was also one of a dwindling number of oilpatch CEOs who answered their own phones. He was also known to take a nap at lunch each day on the couch in his office named Big Blue. Before entering the oil and gas business, Anderson was attached to the counter-intelligence corps of the U.S. army for two years. It was there, said McCagherty, where Anderson likely acquired an uncanny ability to read people, something that would become very important when Anderson Exploration became a publicly traded company and investor presentations became part of corporate life. “I loved going into meetings with J.C. It was always a treat,” said Karkainnen. “You would go in with a certain perspective of where you wanted the conversation to go and came out of it shaking your head saying, ‘how did I get there?’ It was great journey.” The Gaitpost sends deepest condolences to the Anderson family, Rocky Mountain Show Jumping, and the Alberta horse community in general, for the loss of this great man.
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Canadian Olympic Champion Guides Fine Lady 5 To Victory In The $35,000 Atco Structures & Logistics Cup On September 10 At The Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’ tournament in Calgary, AB.
Eric Lamaze Claims Third Career Victory in ATCO Cup Canada’s Eric Lamaze scored victory in the $35,000 ATCO Structures & Logistics Cup for the third time in his career at the CSIO5* Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’ tournament on Thursday, September 10. The five-day international show jumping tournament takes place September 9 through 13 in Calgary, AB. Lamaze and Fine Lady 5 entered the $35,000 ATCO Structures & Logistics Cup as the defending champions, having taken the win last year. Lamaze had also been victorious in the same event in 2011 with Coriana van Klapscheut. This year, the Canadian Olympic Champion faced a starting field of 40 challengers in his quest to defend his title. When a total of 17 ridwww.gaitpost.com
ers cleared the first round track set by two-time Olympic course designer Leopoldo Palacios of Venezuela, Lamaze had his work cut out for him. A competitive jump-off saw Canadian Olympian Lisa Carlsen of Spruce Grove, AB, move into the lead after crossing the timers in 39.88 seconds riding Worlds Judgement. Her time at the top would be short-lived, however, as Lamaze guided Fine Lady 5 around the jump-off track and through the timers in 39.70 seconds to take the win. Brazil Takes $300,000 BMO Nations’ Cup at Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’ Tournament The Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’ Tournament hosted its $300,000 BMO Nations’ Cup on Saturday afternoon, with eight countries representSpruce Meadows Report continued on page 36
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Spruce Meadows Report continued from page 35 ed, and an exciting gold medal win for Brazil in the team’s first time ever competing in the event. The team of Pedro Veniss, Felipe Amaral, Eduardo Menezes and Rodrigo Pessoa jumped to victory in front of a record crowd at the ‘Masters’, with a grand total of 85,747 fans in attendance. France earned the silver medal, and Canada took home Bronze. Teams representing the countries of The Netherlands, Great Britain, France, Switzerland, Canada, Brazil, Belgium and the USA started in the first round of the BMO Nations’ Cup. The top six teams then returned for a second round over the same course, which was set by Venezuela’s Leopoldo Palacios. The competition came right down to the wire, but it was Brazil who led in both rounds, with nine faults in round one and four faults in round two to finish on a score of 13. France finished with 16 faults overall, and Canada ended with a score of 24. The team from France finished second with 16 faults in round one and a clean slate in round two. Canada placed third overall with a 24-point total (12 in each round). Yann Candele and Showgirl, Tiffany Foster and Tripple X III, Eric Lamaze and Fine Lady 5 and Ian Millar aboard Dixson all had four faults in round one, with one drop score. They continued on to round two where Candele had the drop score of eight faults and the other three riders all had one more rail. They were led by Chef d’Equipe Mark Laskin. 36
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Scott Brash Sweeps Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping With $1.5 million Win The 2015 Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’ Tournament concluded with a momentous day of show jumping on Sunday, September 13, as Great Britain’s Scott Brash jumped to victory in the $1.5 Million CP International, presented by Rolex, riding superstar mount Hello Sanctos. Belgium’s Pieter Devos and Dylano placed second, and Brazil’s Pedro Veniss and Quabri de L Isle finished third. With the win, Brash became the first rider in history to conquer the challenging Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping. One of the most prestigious grand prix events in the world, the CP International was the third and final leg in the Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping. Prior to his arrival at Spruce Meadows, Brash already made history by winning two consecutive legs of the challenge with victories at CHI Geneva in December followed by a second victory at CHIO Aachen a few months later. By topping the final Grand Prix event at Spruce Meadows, the rider took home the competition’s winning prize of $500,000 Canadian. He was then awarded an additional bonus of $1 million for winning all three events in the Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping. The 29-year-old rider was almost speechless as the magnitude of his accomplishment sunk in. “To win the Rolex Grand Slam is every rider’s dream. I did not actually think it could be done,” Brash acknowledged. “This means everything to me.” As he thought about the win, Brash gave credit to Hello Sanctos, the 13-year-old Belgian Sport Horse gelding (Quasimodo vd Molendreef x Nabe de Reve) that helped make his biggest dreams come true. “When you target something for so long, and your whole team has put so much work and hard effort in, to actually come and achieve that dream and have it all pay off is just a wonderful feeling,” Brash expressed. “I do not think words can describe how I feel. I am ecstatic and I don’t think it has really sunk in just yet.” Last to go, Brash had a lot at stake as he rode into the ring aboard Lord and Lady Harris
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and Lady P Kirkham’s Hello Sanctos. The world’s number one rider kept his cool and guided his talented mount to a beautiful clear round as the crowd exploded in applause. With the only double clear round, Brash won the biggest Grand Prix in the world and rode into history as the first rider to ever take the Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping. The unique venue and challenging course of the CP International was the last in three very different competitions that Brash won in succession. When asked how he and Sanctos were able to jump so well in such different venues, Brash smiled, “That is a question for Sanctos really! He is an incredible horse. He has the mind of a human. To be able to win in a delicate ring like Geneva, then a big tough course like Aachen and then such a unique venue like Spruce Meadows — to do that on different horses is hard — but for the same horse to win all three is just incredible. You could go 20 or 30 years at least and it could probably never be done again. I think Sanctos deserves every bit of credit he is going to get for this. I think with age, he has gotten more comfortable with different rings and he has turned into a horse that can jump anywhere and do anything.”
Scott Brash’s dream-come-true. Warmblood / M / 9 Thunder Van De Zwohoeve X Sir Lui Mclain Ward (Usa) Brewster, Ny Double H Farm & Francois Mathy: 0/5/73.48 6. $55,000 Conrad De Hus Holstein / S / 10 Conair X Locato Gregory Wathelet (Bel) Couthuim Haras De Hus: 0/8/68.90 7. $40,000 Cortes C Belgian Warmblood / G / 13 Randel Z X Darco Beezie Madden (Usa) Cazenovia, Ny Abigail Wexner: 0/8/69.92 8. $35,000 Dixson Belgian Warmblood / G / 12 Vigo D Arsouilles X Olisco Ian Millar (Can) Perth, On Susan & Ariel Grange: 0/9/75.09 9. $25,000 Capetown Dutch Warmblood / G / 12 Oklund X Carlino Wout Jan Van Der Schans (Ned) Lunteren, Hp K.V. Van Den Berg & S.J. Kat: 0/10 76.76 10. $20,000 First Choice 15 Warmblood / G / 12 Unknown X Unknown Yann Candele (Can) Caledon, On Watermark Group: 1/10/77.21 11. $14,000 Quorida De Treho Selle Francais / M / 11 Kannan X Tolbiac Des Forets Romain Duguet (Sui) Bern Christiana Duguet: 0/16/85.89 12. $13,000 Marlou Des Etisses Selle Francais / S / 15 Quidam De Revel X Persan Ii Alexis Borrin (Fra) Villeneuve Dascq Sarl C Epona: 1/19/80.40
Future Looks Bright continued from page 31 of the impact that J.C. had on their lives. Aspirations run strong in the Anderson family, and the bar was set high by J.C. John strongly feels the tradition of his family, and plans for Anderson Ranch and Rocky Mountain Show Jumping to continue on the path started by his father, contributing to improving the sport of Show Jumping in Canada.
Final Results: $1.5 Million CP International, presented by Rolex 1. $500,000 Hello Sanctos Warmblood / G / 13 Quasimodo X Nabe De Reve Scott Brash (Gbr) Great Britain Lord And Lady Harris & Lady P Kirkham: 0/0/70.75 2. $300,000 Dylano Warmblood / G / 14 Cento Lano X Athlet Z Pieter Devos (Bel) Bekkevoort Devos Stables: 0/1/73.31 3. $200,000 Quabri De Lisle Selle Francais / S / 11 Kannan X Socrate Pedro Veniss (Bra) Lasne Carmen Davrella De Aguilera: 0/1/72.94 4. $130,000 Cristallo Holstein / G / 17 Caretino X Cicero Richard Spooner (Usa) Agua Dulce, Ca Show Jumping Syndication Intl: 0/4/71.27 5. $70,000 Hh Azur Belgian
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DISCIPLINEREPORTS What’s Happening in all the Disciplines
Andre Rodriguez and Verdi, winners of the George and Dianne Tidball Legacy Grand Prix 2015.
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t was a packed field at Thunderbird Show Park for the $42,000 George & Dianne Tidball Legacy Grand Prix. Seven advanced to the jump off, keeping spectators on the edge of their seats until the final ride. Pan American silver medalist, Andres Rodriguez aboard Verdi, was last into the ring, leaving out a stride to shave a tenth of a second off Will Simpson’s time and take top spot. “I was very upset with my first ride,” Rodriguez noted regarding his single time fault on SF Ariantha. “I made a mistake, so I had to wrap my head around what I would do with my second horse and make it happen.” Competitors battled the clock throughout the opening round, with Jill Blunt posting the first clear on her 14 year-old grey, Udam. Blunt 38
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was a scratch in the second round, leaving Alec Lawler to lead a pack of six into the jump off. A solid ride ended in sighs from the crowd as Agamemnon tipped a rail at the final fence to finish with four faults and a time of 42.69 Jack Hardin Towell and New York were in next, posting four faults at the Longines fence midcourse to move into second. Vinton Karrasch on Coral Reef Follow Me II would also drop a single rail, but edge into first with a time of 42.45. With just three rounds left, Will Simpson and The Dude left everything up and were fast in the air to finish clear at 39.20. Richard Spooner looked to challenge, but was just off the pace with Chivas Z, posting a time of 40.20. “I knew it was going to be fast,” Rodriguez explained. “Will was fast and
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no mistakes. Fast and clear to set the pace, he crossed the final fence at 41.71. “It’s great to be in the jump off when there’s only three, but that was the problem with these two guys. I’ve been watching Ben ride all week. He’s got an unbelievable quality ride going and it’s great to see a young guy work hard like that,” noted Simpson. “And Rich, he’s been haunting me my whole life. I love being in a jump off with him. He’s a great competitor and I don’t feel bad at all getting beat by a horse rider combination like that.” Discipline Reports continued on page 40
fELLERs & FLEXIBLE WiN BiG iN LANGLEy’s WoRLD CuP QuALifiER It was a perfect ten for Rich Fellers and Flexible at the $126,000 Longines FEI World Cup Qualifier in Langley, BC. The pair, partnered for a decade, bested a field of 26 competitors representing the USA, Canada, Venezuela and Mexico. With just three advancing to the jump-off, it was a heart pounding finish for the crowd as the 19-year-old Irish Sport Horse sailed over the final fence with just a second to spare. Course Designer, Alan Wade (IRL), set the sticks high at Thunderbird Show Park, giving international contenders and local favorites a good ride. The first clear ride of the first round came just past the halfway point when Will Simpson and his 9-year-old Oldenburg gelding, The Dude, lay down a perfect ride, earning cheers from the crowd. Five rounds later, Rich Fellers guaranteed the jump off aboard Flexible. Canada’s Ben Asselin rounded out the trio, with Plume de la Roque, a 12-year-old mare. Riding first in the jump off, Simpson made www.gaitpost.com
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Spooner was right behind him. I saw his effort so I knew I had to take a big risk.” Simpson’s time left little room to challenge, but Rodriguez had a plan. “The line from one to two was eight strides, but I thought I could chance it with a very long seven. Once I jumped in, my horse’s stride was very open, so I knew I could leave one out.” Fresh from a silver medal performance at the 2015 Pan American Games in Toronto, Rodriguez credits his team for every success. The podium finish in Toronto was a first for Venezuela, earning him a spot in Rio next year. “We were in contention for a medal, so it was a different kind of pressure. I had to deliver. Now I think the biggest responsibility is to keep going and develop my young horses.” With a handful of youngsters at Thunderbird, Rodriguez appreciates the opportunity to get them into the ring every day. “I love coming to Thunderbird. It’s a beautiful ring, the same as you’d see in any top show facility in the world. The Tiball family has been very good to me.”
Discipline Reports continued from page 39 The 2012 FEI World Cup champions, Rich Fellers and Flexible, were next in and ready to leave it all on the field. After a little rub on the second fence, the pair picked up a gallop and finished clear, bumping Will from top spot with a time of 40.51. For Fellers, the win aboard ‘Flexi’ is always sweet. “It’s similar to any long-term relationship in life. You just have more knowledge, more experience, more details and you can anticipate the outcome better,” he explained. “I don’t really have to do anything differently than I did ten years ago. He’s amazing, that’s all I can say.” “We’ve had the best day ever here at Thunderbird Show Park,” said Jane Tidball, President of Thunderbird Show Park. “We’ve never seen Show Jumping this great here in Langley, BC and I have to thank our sponsors, Longines and Noel Asmar Equestrian for helping us raise the level of the sport here in North America.” JUMPER RESULTS $42,000 CSI3* George and Dianne Tidball Legacy, Grand Prix – Top 8 1. Verdi Andres Rodriguez (VEN)Midas Business Group SA 39.03 2. The Dude Will Simpson (USA)Monarch International 39.20 3. Chivas Z Richard Spooner (USA), Little Valley Farms, 40.20, 4. Coral Reef Follow Me, II Vinton Karrasch (USA) Coral Reef Ranch 42.45, 4. 5. Agamemnon, Alec Lawler (USA), Equine Ventures LLC, 42.69 4 6. New York Jack Hardin Towell (USA), Jennifer Gates LLC, 43.96, 4 7. Udam Jill Blunt (USA) Jill Blunt 79.38 8. SF Ariantha, Andres Rodriguez (VEN),Stella Farm, 82.01,1. 9. Liam, Laura-Jane Tidball (CAN), Thunderbird Show Stables 82.45, 110. Okapi de Terlong, Jenn Serek (CAN), Jennifer Serek, 82.74,1.11. Christian Grey Tiffany Sullivan (USA) Haley Farms LLC 83.44,1.12. Doremi,Ben Asselin (CAN), Linda Southern Heathcott, 83.46, 1. $126k Longines FEI World Cup TM Jumping Langley – Top 12 1. FlexibleRichard Fellers (USA).Harry & Mollie Chapman, 40.51 2. The Dude Will Simpson (USA)Monarch International, 41.71.3. Plume de la Roque, Ben Asselin (CAN), SNC Ellipse, 43.01.4.4. Agrostar Ashlee Bond (USA), Zuchtoff Klatte & Little Valley Farms 79.90, 4.5. SF Ariantha. Andres Rodriguez (VEN), Stella Farm & Olivia Cox-Fill 82.564 6. Tembla Karl Cook (USA)Signe Ostby 83.29,4.7. New York, Jack Hardin Towell (USA), Jennifer Gates LLC, 84.11,4.8. Calero Allyssa Hecht (USA),Neaulani Farms, 84.76,4.9. Geledimar Hannah von Heidegger (USA), Monarch International, 86.40, 4.10. Zanzibar, Tanya Levorchick (USA), Megan Camaisa, 8929, 4. 11. Okapi de Terlong, Jenn Serek (CAN), Jennifer Serek, 89.33, 5. 12. Baldira Raymond Texel (USA), Mirador Equestrian, 84.24, 8.
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DRESSAGE report DUJARDIN DOES A SPECIAL EUROPEAN DOUBLE IN AACHEN Defending champions, Great Britain’s Charlotte Dujardin and her much-loved superstar gelding Valegro, made it two-in-a-row when clinching Grand Prix Special gold at the FEI European Dressage Championships 2015 in Aachen (GER). On a day of huge tension, sizzling excitement and wonderful entertainment in the hallowed Soers arena, the 30-year-old rider managed to lay to rest the memory of her only significant defeat in the incredible career she has enjoyed with the horse she calls Blueberry. All three medals were hard-earned, and the record-breaking British duo set yet another new FEI European Dressage Championships Grand Prix Special target score of 87.577, overtaking the 85.699 they set in Herning (DEN) two years ago. There was plenty for the host nation to celebrate too when Kristina Bröring-Sprehe recovered from a much less impressive test in the team event to really show what she is made of to claim silver with Desperados FRH. The Netherlands’ Hans Peter Minderhoud and Glock’s Johnson TN took bronze, but it was bitter-sweet for the Dutchman, as his life-partner and team-mate, Edward Gal, who lifted the Netherlands to team gold and was eliminated when last into the arena with Glock’s Undercover. Perhaps the bravest performance of the competition was produced by Denmark’s Anna Kasprzak who set the early standard when 12th into the arena with Donnperignon. The 25-year-old was kicked in the chest by her 16-year-old gelding after the horse inspection. “I was in the hospital, nothing was broken but I have a lot of pain,” she said after posting a good mark of 73.473 this afternoon. “In the team comp it was difficult, it hurts to breathe, but today I am really satisfied, we really did our best.” And she was still out in front when Germany’s Isabell Werth and Don Johnson FRH set the arena alight an hour later. The second session ended with a lovely ride
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from Sweden’s Tinne Vilhelmson Silfven, who raised the bar once again when posting 76.148 with the ever-elegant Don Auriello, but the medallists all came from the final group of 10 in which Carl Hester was first to surpass the Swedish rider’s target. His massive gelding, Nip Tuck, had turned intermittently shy on him during the team test, but today produced a much more confident performance. His score of 77.003 topped the leaderboard until Bröring-Sprehe set off with Desperados FRH who produced one of the few flawless tests of the competition. When a massive 83.067 went up on the scoreboard the cameras swung to German Chef d’Equipe, Monica Theordorescu, and the tears of joy were clearly visible in her eyes. The German’s advantage didn’t last long however, as Dujardin, looking nervous but determined, strode down the centre line and set about the business of wowing the crowd with Valegro’s trademark piaffe, passage and extravagant extended trot. All of the Ground Jury had placed Bröring-Sprehe in pole position a few minutes earlier, and they were in total agreement once again when coming up with a final mark of 87.577 for the British duo, who took over at the head of affairs despite a mistake at the end of the one-tempi changes. Spain’s Beatriz Ferrer-Salat has enjoyed a fantastic week, ensuring her country’s berth at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games with a brilliant performance in the team event. And once again today she produced a sparkling test from the 14-year-old gelding Delgado who posted 77.395 to temporarily take bronze medal spot. But the
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penultimate partnership of Hans Peter Minderhoud and Glock’s Johnson TN edged them out when scoring 79.034, and now only his Dutch counterpart, Gal, was left to challenge for gold. It had been an uneasy 24 hours in the Dutch camp leading up to the competition however, with team gold medallists Gal and Minderhoud both feeling ill. And Gal was clearly having problems with Glock’s Undercover, who was reluctant to even enter the arena to begin his test this afternoon. The Dutchman persevered, but the gelding was so over-excited he piaffed instead of doing his first halt, and the tense test was finally drawn to a premature close when the Judge at C, Andrew Gardner, rang the bell and stepped into the arena to tell Gal that he couldn’t continue because of blood in the horse’s mouth. Narrow victory for Dujardin in hard-fought European Freestyle It was double-gold for Charlotte Dujardin and Valegro when the British superstars added the Freestyle title to Grand Prix Special honours at the FEI European Dressage Championships in Aachen. But the medal was particularly hardwon, with Germany’s Kristina Bröring-Sprehe only 0.25 percent off Dujardin’s winning score when taking silver with Desperados FRH, while Spain’s Beatriz Ferrer-Salat produced another sensation when claiming the bronze with Delgado. The penultimate performance of BröringSprehe and her fabulous black stallion was close to perfection. The 28-year-old rider came to
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Else Larsen and Quinlan, with Wendy Christoff of Blue Heron Farm
Discipline Reports continued from page 41 Aachen this week with a weight of expectation on her shoulders, and although she didn’t get the result she wanted in the team competition she was very impressive when taking silver in yesterday’s Grand Prix Special. However the horseand-rider combination were in a different league altogether, lighting up the ring with spectacular passage and piaffe, the tiniest of pirouettes and breath-taking extended trot. The defending champions were chasing a big score of 88.804 as they set off, and it was difficult to know if they would beat that score. Dujardin found the one-tempi changes something of a bug-bear this week and once again they let the pair down this afternoon, but even though her 13-year-old gelding was much less animated than in yesterday’s test, the quality of their work was such that they overtook their
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German rivals by a narrow 0.25 percent to round up their week with both of the individual titles. BC DRESSAGE CHAMPIONSHIPS A SUCCESS Southlands Riding Club in Vancouver, BC, hosted a highly successful BC Dressage Championships in late August, boasting new footing in their Covered Ring and upgraded stabling, both features which proved very popular with riders. Cara Whitham and Sonja Vracko judged some 183 rides over the weekend from the 50plus competitors. A windy Friday morning gave way to glorious weather for the rest of the weekend. The club has focused on the atmosphere of their shows in this unique and charming setting and has won praise for their friendliness, warmth and the fluid organization of this show. Food trucks and mobile equestrian boutiques on the polo field added to the friendly vibe. One of the highlights of the show was the Blue Heron Prospect classes for four, five and sixyear-old horses. Sponsored by Wendy Christoff of Blue Heron Farms, these classes are aimed at showcasing potential, and the horses are judged on their suitability as a dressage horse, quality of paces, and correctness of schooling. The judges are gentle with the young horses, looking more for quality and potential than accuracy on the day. Both judges sat at C and gave extensive feedback after each test, focusing on opportunities to develop each horse. Fruhlingstraum TN owned and ridden by Lorraine Bradbury was judged the four-year-old with the most potential; Else Larsen’s Quinlan was djudged the pick of the five-year-olds and Kate Erickson’s Sweet Escape ridden by Marcie Doyle top-scored among the six-year-olds. Spectators loved the Prix Caprilli class which the club has introduced as a fun element, and the Freestyles and small- and large-tour classes were also popular. dressage ResultS Grand Prix Freestyle: Gold: Valegro (Charlotte Dujardin) GBR 88.982; Sllver: Desperados FRH (Kristina Bröring-Sprehe) 88.804; Bronze:Delgado (Beatriz FerrerSalat) ESP 82.714.GOLD - Valegro (Charlotte Dujardin) GBR 87.577; SILVER - Desperados FRH (Kristina Broring-Sprehe) GER 83.067; BRONZE - Glock’s Johnson TN (Hans Peter Minderhoud) NED 79.034. Champions BCDC 2015 Training Level: Champion: Lorraine Bradbury/Fruhlingstraum TN Reserve Champion: Deborah
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Sabrina Glaser and Dolce, at Island 22 Horse Trials.
Kyla Manson and Simply Irresistible, at Island 22 Horse Trials. Bisson/Risolto First Level: Champion: Christina Boddy/Rhodanthe FF Reserve Champion: Beverley Bennett/Rocketeer Second Level AA: Champion: Natalie Shtybel/Fallon DSF Reserve Champion: Bridget Martin/Rataxus, Second Level OPEN: Champion: Nikki Ayers/Rubicon, Reserve Champion: Susie Muxlow/Taylor Made Chaps ,Third Level: Champion: Lea von Salzen/Lady Londonderry , Reserve Champion: Egil Hansen/O’Malley, Fourth Level: Champion: Carmie Flaherty/Beau Liberty Reserve Champion: Heather Dupuis/Harriette , Small Tour: Champion: Jayne Essig/ Bellagio Reserve Champion: Else Larsen/Titanium, Large Tour: Champion: Marcie Doyle/Ariadne, PARA Champion: Jennifer McKenzie/Lexington Star Bright, Reserve Champion: Kim Scott/Adhemar, Freestyle: Champion: Bridget Martin/Rataxus, Reserve Champion: Jennifer McKenzie/Lexington Star Bright, High score overall: Natalie Shtybel/Fallon DSF, High score AA Second to Fourth Level: Natalie Shtybel/ Fallon DSF, High score of day Friday: Lorraine Bradbury/Fruhlingstraum Saturday: Natalie Shtybel/Fallon DSF , Sunday: Jane Macdonald/Crescens most harmonic rider/horse combination of the day: Friday: Jayne Essig/Bellagio Saturday: Nikki Ayers/Rubicon, Sunday: Bridget Martin/Rataxus.
ready to rock around the cross country course designed by Nick Holmes-Smith. Although there were many mothers frightened by Nick’s challenging course, including a new water feature, Ron Trickett kept them all sane by announcing how the riders were doing on course. On Saturday evening, many people came out for the BBQ fundraiser and karaoke. Competitors (and their dogs) gave it their all on stage, providing great entertainment for those enjoying their dinner. The Discipline Reports continued on page 44
EVENTING report ISLAND 22 HORSE TRIALS – AUG 28-30 August 28th to 30th marked the 28th Annual Island 22 Horse Trials and BC Championships. Over 150 competitors, from starter level to preliminary, came out to enjoy the event, and as usual, it was amazing. On Friday, the event kicked off with dressage. Each horse and rider pair danced around in the nicely decorated arenas and many great scores were produced! At the start box, a large turnout of BC Young Riders followed coaches, including head BCYR coach Maeve Drew, on some educational course walks. A huge thank you goes out to all of the coaches who took time out of their evening to provide us with advice for our cross country rides the next day. Following the course walks was a yummy pizza party for some very hungry Young Riders. Despite the rain, horses and riders came out on Saturday www.gaitpost.com
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the 28th Annual Island 22 Horse Trials and BC Championships was a huge success thanks to the Island 22 Equestrian Park Society and countless volunteers who make it possible every year. — Submitted by Nicole Kovacik.
Jordan Carver and Martini, winner of Island 22’s Starter Division.
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CAMPBELL VALLEY HORSE TRIALS – AUG. 14th-16TH I have been fortunate to have competed at the best events on the west coast and it’s so exciting when a competition that is 5 minutes from my home is comparable! Once again, the organizers, volunteers, course designers, builders and everyone in between came together to produce an outstanding event; the horse trials seemed to run smoothly from start to finish. Dressage day had us using new areas for warm up which kept the congestion in the main arena to a minimum. The weather gods were on our side and sprinkled the arenas and courses for us perfectly! Between myself and my students, every level of cross country course was walked in anticipation of riding them the next day. They were well built, well designed and plenty challenging to keep us busy. The Training division proved to be as tough as it walked with the water complex creating issues for many in the division. The evening Young Riders Benefit BBQ marked the end of a great day with delicious food and people all under and around the large white tent behind the red barn. The final day of Show Jumping in our sport is always nerve-racking as anything could happen, but what made it even more suspenseful was the location! For the first time in Campbell Valley Horse Trials history, we show jumped in a corner of the cross country field. It looked fairly tight with hills incorporated into the course; there were two verticals with downhill approaches and a line of 3 fences on a slight downhill straight towards the in-gate. Our apprehension aside, the courses rode very well, the footing was great, the warm up areas gave us lots of room and the decorations with beautiful flowers and shrubs topped it all off. It seemed much better for spectators and definitely easier for us as competitors to access. All in all another fabulous Campbell Valley
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Nicole Kovacik and Fernando, Pre-Training Jr. Champions at Campbell Valley Horse Trials. ONSITE DIGITAL
Horse Trials. Thanks so much to all the volunteers, organizers and competitors for making it such a super weekend! Submitted by Sabrina Glaser HORSE TRIALS RESULTS Island 22 Horse Trials Aug 28-30 Preliminary: 1. Sara Sellmer, Good Times 2. Karren Shimonek, Picture Perfect 3. Lindsay Whitehead Dkh Double Take. Training: 1. Lynne Larsen. Lady Antebellum 2. Sara Sellmer Triple Sec.3. Gerda Glaserhypona To Be True, Pre-Training Jr:1. Nicole Kovacik Fernando2. Laurel Gavinwhere The Wild Things Are. 3. Emma Wallin On Stride Pre-Training Sr.1. Sabrina Glaser. Dolce. 2. Sara Sellmer Midnight Tango3. Tina Llewlyn, Maple Springs Morganentry Jr 1. Natasha Holscher, Deo Volente 2. Morgan Beck, Freckles. 3. Morgan Swaan Jumping Jaxx Entry Sr:1. Vicki Davies Diva 2. Carol Marlowe Plan B3. Heather Bogdan Just Boo Pre-Entry Jr. 1. Kyla Mason Simply Irresistible 2. Kailyn Groth Cover Girl 3. Poppy Adnitt Genesis Pre-Entry Sr. 1. Chelan Kozak Canuk 2. Cassaundra Vanasperen Venus 3. Lisa Hennebery Mister Mike Starter: 1. Jordan Carver Martini To Go 2. Heddwen Braun Astra 3. Alexander Andersenrill’s Hot Sauce. Horse Trials Bc Championships 2015 Preliminary Championship 1. Karren Shimonek Picture Perfect 2. Martine Kramer Malibu 3. Shayla Minosky Legacy. Training Championship 1. Lynne Larsen Lady Antebellum. 2. Sara Sellmer Triple Sec. 3. Gerda Glaser Hypona To Be True. 26 Walt Braun Sparky. Pre-Training JUNIOR Championship 1. Nicole Kovacik Fernando 2. Laurel Gavin Where The Wild Things Are 3. Emma Wallin On Stride. Pre-Training SENIOR Championship 1. Sabrina Glaser Dolce 2. Tina Llewellyn Maple Springs Morgan 3. Ali Holmes-Smith Slim ShadyEntry Junior Championship 1. Natasha Holscher Deo Volente 2. Morgan Swaan Jumping Jaxx 3. Lizzy Knight Fox Trot. Entry Senior Championship 1. Vicki Davies Diva 2. Carol Marlowe Plan B 3. Lynn Putland Tanta Pre-Entry Junior Championship 1. Kyla Mason Simply Irresistible 2. Kailyn Groth Cover Girl 3. Analise O'brien Don't Push My Buttons. Pre-Entry Senior Championship 1. Lisa Hennebery Mister Mike 2. Maciej Rotecki Reflected Image 3. Nichola Sartisson Why Not Yoo Campbell Valley Horse Trials – August 14-16Th. Intermediate/Preliminary Sabrina Glaser Rembrandt Preliminary. 1. Sophie Stephens Naturally Seirian 2. Martina Kramer Malibu 3. Madeline Scott Maxcima Training: 1. Sara Sellmer Triple Sec 2. Lynne Larsen Lady Antebellum 3. Jaimie Kidston Prescence Of Mine Pre-Training Jr. 1. Nicole Kovacik Fernando 2. Abby Wittenberg Golden Boy 3. Laurel Gavin Where The Wild Things Are Pre-Training Sr: 1. Sabrina Glaser Dolce 2. Tina Llewellyn Maple Springs Morgan 3. Kerry Groot SupernaturalEntry Jr: 1. Kassandra Hawes Calypso 2. Maren Kernan 3 D Magic 3. Analise O’brien Don’t Push My Buttons Entry Sr: 1. Vicki Davies Diva 2. Liz Sutton Diamondelle 3. Shelly Peachell Northern Charger.
Natasha Holscher on Deo Velente, Winners of Entry Junior at Campbell Valley Horse Trials. Pre Entry Jr: 1. Natasha Holscher Deo Volente 2. Kennedy Buckland Eclipse 3. Julia Mcdougall Apollo Pre-Entry Sr: 1. Niki Crampton Mister Nv2. Merrilyn Mason Viking 3. Becky Rowan Timeless Cash Starter Jr: 1. Angelie Holscher Stuart Little 2. Brynne Mcleod Helluva Ride 3. Jordan Carver Martini.
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WHAT IT TAKES TO BE A GOOD COACH skills on the part of the rider, or a combination of both. Add to this scenario the fact that the horse is the second athlete and has the same needs. This is a phenomenal task for the equestrian coach. Experts tell us that any athlete has predictable pitfalls along the way to success. These are raditionally, the equestrian coach was also situations such as “trying too hard” or the atha very good, perhaps a top rider. He or she lete who “chokes” at the most important time, could demonstrate all the finer points of how falling apart physically, emotionally and psychoto ride well and get the most from the horse. logically. Good coaches need to know how to They “looked good” on a horse and horses redeal with problems such as these. In the heat of sponded well to them, often winning in competicompetition, good coaches need to know what tions. Combine the above with good marketing to say and how to say it, helping the horse/rider skills and it was a sure recipe for success. But team to peak at the critical time. This is not an these days the coach needs to have excellent easy task! COACHING skills. They need to understand If the above is of interest, and if you are conhow students learn and how the rider transfers sidering becoming an EC certified coach, then information from understanding the task and to you should consider regisactually achieving the result. The coach needs to take re- “It Takes More Than Knowing tering for a course specifically focusing on equestrian sponsibility for students’ About Horses And Riding To coaching. Every winter Maulearning and if the student Be A Good Coach!” reen Walters, master evaluais not understanding, the tor for B.C., offers a friendly, coach needs to be capable of low key course on helping coaches prepare for breaking down a skill into simpler parts, rephrasE.C. coaching evaluations. This course covers ing the explanation, demonstrating the required all aspects of how to achieve certification from skill and/or using descriptive and prescriptive how to write lesson plans, portfolio developterms to help the student learn. ment, teaching and coaching by detecting and A good coach needs to keep records. They correcting rider errors, yearly training plans and need to be able to write lesson plans. They need to be able to put themselves in the boots of their coaching within the competition environment. students and identify whether a lack of success Contact Maureen at harmonydowns@telus.net was due to a lack of understanding, poor motor or dressagequeenmaureen@gmail.com.
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Unscripted: 5 yo 14.3 hh registered Morgan mare. Very competitive in the 0.90m division and moving into the 1.0m. Many wins and championships in the Royal West, RMSJ, Amberlea, and Edmonton Classic. Recent 5th place in St Georges Derby!! Super brave, scopey, fast and very forgiving!!! This little mare has it all!! $7,500 + GST. Contact 403-391-8364 or trmmbella@gmail.com. Red Deer, AB.
Serena: 11 yr 15.3 hh ISH mare. Sweet, sensible, sound & pretty! One in a million, honest, uncomplicated. Suit a child or Am. Dressage, Jumping, extreme mtn trail, park riding. Must sell – to app. home only. Asking $9,500 neg. to the right home. Contact Andrea 778-835-6861. 48
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Jaxxon: 7 yo 14.3 hh chestnut QH gelding. Well started in Dressage 1st Lev. and over fences. Works easily with young children. Ready to start show career. Price will increase with show results. Trailers, baths, clips, steady & safe. $3,800. Contact 519-660-9750. London, ON.
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Starland: 6 yo 16.3 hh Canadian Warmblood gelding by Calidostar. Showing in the 0.90m-1.0m. Does both rings and would make a exceptional Equitation horse with beautiful movement and scope! Starland has a nice big step and exceptional canter and smooth jump. This horse can do it all, and would also do very well in dressage. Videos available. Priced to sell at $25,000. Contact 403-391-8364 or trmmbella@gmail.com. Red Deer, AB.
Pebble Beach: 15 yo 16.2 hh Hanoverian/Thoroughbred mare. Versatile, beautiful to watch. Showed in Jumper and Hunter/Jumper rings but was also leased for Dressage lessons. Jr/Am friendly. Pebbles is a smooth ride and goes to the jumps. Loves to show; always in the ribbons. Good on the trails and in the trailer, cross ties, etc. Has been well looked after and is sound. Looking for the right home since owner moving away. $8,000 OBO. Contact trainer Lindsay 604-720-0047 or email owner wendyjones@shaw.ca.
Myles: 12 yo 15.1 hh Haflinger gelding. Sweet, quiet, loads, ties, baths, clips and more. UTD on teeth, vacc, worming. Used in therapeutic riding program for approx. 1 yr. Ready for new home. Contact 604-241-7837 or info@richmondtherapeuticriding.com. Richmond, BC. www.gaitpost.com
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Coulee Bend Kachina: 10 yo 14.3+ hh reg. Morgan mare. Proven in the show ring, proven producer of a gorgeous foal. Easy breeder, easy foaler. Champ. wins as a 3 yo in English Pleasure. UTD farrier, shots, worming. Contact 780-583-2128 or Lcdietz@cciwireless.ca.
Cassie: 2003 15.1 hh imported Hanoverian mare by Contendro. Had 3 foals; currently in foal to Bon Coeur by Benetton Dream. Reducing breeding program. $15,000. Contact 250-5934634, cralin@xplornet.ca or www.cralinmead owsranch.com. Lone Butte, BC.
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Westcoast Lyric: 8 yo 16 hh ISH reg. Hanoverian X mare by Westporte. Beautiful mover, great temperament. Training 2nd level. Sound and healthy. FEI potential. Huge free jump! $30,000. Contact Gina Alan 250-240-4840, 250-756-2611 or acresofmusic@shaw.ca.
Larceny: 11 yo 16.2 hh WB gelding. Completed 1st Dressage shows with 64 & 65 in 1st Lev tests. Great walk, active trot, ground-covering canter. In training with Sandra Oxtoby. Suit sensitive, experienced rider. Contact 403-9322800 or dmiskiw@hotmail.com. Cochrane, AB.
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Cor Bella: 13 yo 16.1 hh TB/Holsteiner mare. Evented prelim and CCI1*. Lovely mover. Safe, honest, very bold X-C & stadium. Baths, clips, hauls, ties, uncomplicated. Suit young rider. Video avail. $25,000. Contact 289-455-1599 or allie.cooney@hotmail.com. Vernon, BC. 50
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Kalista CSF: 2015 bay Dutch WB filly by Capone 1/Gervantus II/Cheops Z. Beautiful, typey and flashy. Tall, finish 16.3 hh or more. Loves people. Would make an amazing partner in Jumpers or Dressage. $10,800. Contact 604617-2410 or tracy@cornerstone-farm.ca.
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FoalS Contour: Four months old, by Connaisseur out of an Ikoon/ Hilltop Cabaret mare. Not registered at this point. This is a very special girl, confident, correct, and cute! Dam was a BC Hunter Equitation champion, and was solid third level Dressage, with an exceptional amateur-friendly attitude, and her daughter looks to be much the same. Sire is an up-and-coming Dressage star, 3rd in Pavo Cup. Contour should mature to approximately 16.2 hh, with a solid build. Boarding is available where she is, with the company of another filly, if desired. $12,000 + GST. Contact Eleanor 604-866-5601 or foxcroft@telus.net.
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Dodge: 8 yo, 17 hh geld. Show miles in 3' - 3'3" Hunter & Equit. rings, schooling at 3'6", ready to move up. In prof. program, amateur-friendly. No vices, beautiful canter rhythm, quiet, sweet, auto chgs, very sound. Contact Tosca 604-3779500 or www.twinriversequestrian.com.
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Errigal: 7 yo 16.2 hh WB gelding. Jumping 1.30m, solid Champ at 1.20m. Many show miles and wins at 1.20-1.25, schooling 1.40m at home. 3 Bar champ clearing 1.50m. Brave, scopey & fast! Contact 403-391-8364 or trmmbella@gmail.com. Red Deer, AB.
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2005 15.3 hh Holsteiner mare. Show miles in the Hunters. Suit Jr/Am rider looking to compete in the Jumper or Equitation ring. Very brave and careful over fences with solid flat work. Asking $20,000. Contact 604-619-2233 or sarah.loehndorf@outlook.com.
Solar: 4 yo 13 hh purebred reg. Welsh gelding, potential for Hunters, Jumping, Driving, Western, any sport event you wish to be a part of. Basic training, price will increase as training increases. $5,000. Contact 780-803-7236 or achkewich@gmail.com. Tofield, Alberta.
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Sunny: 15 yo 13.2 hh pinto pony gelding. Always in the ribbons! Gentle pony, creates confident riders, both on the flat and over fences. Shown ext. at Tbird & MREC. Auto chgs, loves Dressage & jumping. Contact 604-615-0450 or dlsigurdson@hotmail.com. Mission, BC.
Jazz: 6 yo 13.3 hh New Forest Pony gelding. Solid ground work & lunging. Well started U/S, walk, trot, canter, trot poles. Now started over fences. Sweet character and very willing to work. Suit any discipline. $6,000. Contact 250318-0332 or info@tlcequestrian.ca.
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6 yo 14.3 hh rare black silver dapple Morgan mare, in foal to perlino stallion. Foal guaranteed either buckskin or smokey black with 50% chance of silver dapple gene. Broke to ride proven producer. More photos avail. Contact 780-583-2128 or LCDietz@cciwireless.ca. 52
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TT: 2 yo purebred reg. Welsh stallion, kind, willing, quiet and people friendly. Selling as a breeding stallion. Will be the sire of champions, fantastic movement. Flashy, gallant and exceptional. $11,500. Contact 780-803-7236 or achkewich@gmail.com. Tofield, Alberta.
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Sunshine: 10 yo 14.1 hh New Forest Pony mare. Exc. ground manners, schooling mall fences, exc. Dressage prospect as well. Ready for first show! Beautiful mover, exc. temperament. Ridden by a Jr/Am. $7,000. Contact 250318-0332 or info@tlcequestrian.ca.
Peppe: 4 yo 16.1 hh 3/4 TB, 1/4 WB (Zangersheide). Registered PHR. Calm, brave, energetic for any disc. Great with vacc, deworming, bathing, trailering. Steady and trusting nature. $12,500. Contact 780-803-7236 or achkewich @gmail.com. Tofield, AB.
Red: 2 yo 15.2 hh QH X gelding. Elite breeding: Running QH MB Cautro. Amazing structure and personality. Friendly, kind, sensitive. Will be a an exquisite Hunter. Has basic training and trailering. $5,000. Contact 780-803-7236 or achkewich@gmail.com.
Senegol: 4 yo 16.1 hh CWB gelding by SagnolArius. CSHA/CW registered. Well broke professionally, trained by Dressage trainer and very personable. Video available. Contact 403-9781631 or dagmarquick@gmail.com. Priddis, AB.
Brother Patrick: 5 yo 16.1 hh Thoroughbred gelding. Three lovely gaits. Has been shown Cross Country. Free-jumped to 4 ft. Video available. $5,000. Contact Lois 780-552-3539 or bfgoodr@iwantwireless.ca.
Elliott: 6 yo 15.3+ hh CWB gelding (Metall/Ferro/Voltaire). Fancy black Dressage prospect. No vices, very sweet boy, just green, will need more time to show off his potential. Videos available. $12,000. Contact 250-593-4634, cralin@ xplornet.ca, cralinmeadowsranch.com.
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Dakotas Dream: 4 yo 16 hh Cdn WB mare by Donner Bube out of a Bajazzo mare. Beautiful, kind, starting WTC U/S very nicely. Smart, learns quickly. Priced for the current training. $15,000. Contact 403-391-8364 or trmmbella@gmail.com. Red Deer, AB.
Caspian: 7 yo 16.2 hh pinto CWB gelding. Super character. Solid flat work with laterals & flying chgs. Brave to the jumps. Suit amateur for Dressage. Training equiv. to Lev. 2, schooling higher level movements. Asking $20,000. Contact 250-318-0332 or info@tlcequestrian.ca.
Aloe Vera: 2013 16.3 hh Oldenburg X mare by Sagnol, o/o Canadian Warmblood by Faust Z. Tall, elegant, sensitive Hunter/Dressage type. Not yet started. Asking $10,000. Contact 250-319-1091 or skullmountainranch@gmail.com.
Chico: 2010 16.2 hh Holsteiner X gelding by Capone I, o/o a tremendous Thoroughbred mare. He has 3 gorgeous gaits with a dynamic trot and a huge ground covering gallop. A gentle, sensitive and forward attitude. Truly bred to jump, will excel in Eventing or the Dressage ring. Lightly started with only experienced handling, no issues, a clean slate, ready to go. Asking $15,000. Contact 250-319-1091 or skullmountainranch@gmail.com.
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Corona: 4 yo 16.1 hh Warmblood mare by Cabardino x Pour Gagne (Pilot). Suitable prospect for Jr/Am Hunter, 3 excellent gaits for Dressage. Started over fences. Great temp., very easy going. Video avail. $27,000. Contact Sergey 403-988-5851. Calgary, AB.
Solace: 2 yo 15.2 hh CWB gelding (Dam: Regardez/Warkanson; Sire: Sandro Hit/Donnerhall). Beautiful conformation, great reach in his trot, good hind leg. Has been well handled. Asking $14,000 + GST. Contact 403-358-6605 or sherib@xplornet.com. Red Deer, AB.
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CWHBA 2015 National Stallion Licensing Tour, Red Deer, AB Jennette: (403) 556-8046, cootejennette@hotmail.com Harvest Classic, 0.90 0- 1.40m, Spruce Meadows EquiPlex, Spruce Meadows.com Classical Dressage Symposium with Dominique Barbier, Cochrane, AB. Deb: (403) 607-3605, deb@highlandstable.ca, www.highlandstable.com
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BC Vaulting Show, VC Nationals & EVABC Provincials Contact: (604) 992-7220 or charlenekostecki@gmail.com BC Sporthorse Fall Classic • BC Heritage Circuit Qualifier, Open to Registered and Non-Registered Horses and Ponies. Ulli: (604) 421-6681 or actionfilm@telus.net BCIHJA Fall Finale Hunter Jumper Show, Prince George, BC Veronica: bcihjaoffice@gmail.com CVES Cross County Schooling Day #7, Langley, BC Annet: (604) 504-3125, jos-annet@shaw.ca, cves.ca Pacific Regional Dressage Championships, Thunderbird Show Park, Langley, BC. Contact: (604) 816-7223, alisarahentries@gmail.com Trophy Show at Windsor Stables, Aldergrove, BC Sarah: (604) 857-0098, sadws@shaw.ca, windsorstables.net The Mane Event, Chilliwack, BC Tamara: tamara@maneeventexpo.com, www.maneeventexpo.com David Marcus Dressage Clinic – 2015 Series, Langley, BC Jane: (604) 219-7681, finnfarm@shaw.ca
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Canada’s Greatest Little Horse Mag
October 2015
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BCHJA News
Newsletter of the BC Hunter Jumper Association
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OUR PROVINCIAL CHAMPIONS!
Plus a special thank you to our many wonderful sponsors, whose generous support makes our Fall Finale such a special end of season event.
points@bchja.com. After the final
review, points will be posted as official on October 15, 2015. BARNS: It’s not too early to start
Winners, you may be eligible for travel thinking about your barn’s entry for funding. Please check the website for silent auction baskets! These baskets details. are a fun addition to the Gala and an Year end points are now being reviewed. important method of fund raising for Please check your results and report any discrepancies concerns to: our many member endeavours. www.bchja.com | 25232 - 80th Avenue, Check the BCHJA website for membership details, Langley, BC V1M 3M9 | Fax: 604-882-0154 show calendar and more: www.bchja.com
Newsletter | October 2015 Jump Alberta Society is a grassroots not-for-profit charitable Alberta corporation. For membership information, contact: JUMP ALBERTA | 197, 132-250 Shawville Blvd. S.E., Calgary, AB T2Y 2Z7, jumpalberta@gmail.com
CONTINUING PROGRAMS: • Travel and Education Bursaries, Application Deadline, October 31, 2015 • New: In Province Travel Bursaries, Application Deadline, November 15, 2015
UPCOMING EVENTS: • The Royal West, October 22-31, 2015: www.royalwest.org • Jump Alberta Symposium, November 20-24, 2015 Hosted at Rocky Mountain Show Jumping/Anderson Ranch Theme - Long Term Athlete Development. Focussing on the Learn to Compete and Compete to Win stages of Equine Canada’s Long Term Equestrian Development program. Featured Clinicians: Archie CoxHunters and Equitation riders, Buddy Brown - Jumpers
• Casino Fundraiser, Deerfoot Inn and Casino January 7 and 8, 2016 - Volunteers Needed! Earn $10 per hour Volunteer Credits • Year End Awards Gala, Deerfoot Inn and Casino, January 9, 2016 • Annual General Meeting - TBD week of Jan 18-24 Follow us on Facebook and Instagram For more information and forms visit website at : www.jumpalberta.ca Contact us via jumpalberta@gmail.com
Thank You JUMP CANADA for your support with our programs For more info & forms, visit www.JumpAlberta.com | jumpalberta@gmail.com 62
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