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12 countdown to normandy

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15 headline news 21 horse council bc news 47 sales catalogue

24 young heroes: the north American junior and young rider championships in Kentucky by Eleanor Klawer

53 equestrian properties

28 rocky Mountain show jumping: spirit of the west

63 Advertisers’ index

58 bchjA news 59 horse trials bc 60 competition calendar 61 noticeboard

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57 bc Goes to the pinto worlds

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32 Fei news FeI World breeding

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46 Fundraiser New stride

ON THE COVER: Moira de Ste Croix-Laframboise (ON) and Blue Ben at the 2014 North American Junior and Young Rider Championships in Lexington.

The pair moved up from third place to the top the leaderboard after Cross Country. The top Canadian in CH-J* Division, they added two rails for eight faults in Jumping to their Dressage score of 49.2 to finish with 57.2 for a fourth place finish overall. See page 24.

“i feel as though i had my career stripped from me and someone has said, ‘hang on, you can have it back.’ it is complete relief.” — Jock Paget comments on his exoneration of all doping charges by the Fei tribunal in august. see page 16.

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L-r: Sophia, Angel, Layla, Jessica church, Liz and georgann gregory.

week off with ‘horse show day’! Thanks Wendy for all of your efforts and giving these kids a proper foundation.” Look at those ribbons! stArtinG down the pAth A little further down the trail are Sophia and Layla Robson, who attended the BC Summer Games this summer. Coach/Mom Angel Robson of October Farm says, “Sophia and Layla had an amazing time at the BC Summer games in Nanaimo, winning Team Gold and Individually 2 Silver and 2 Bronze Medals in Dressage. Thank you to Horse Council BC, Global BC and Blackpress for sponsoring. The girls are planning to try and qualify to go again in 2016, Vaulting next time!”

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Ainsley Mazur, and so it begins!

ride with purpose Organizers of the Alberta Wish Ride supporting the Children’s Wish Foundation are looking for more riders for the two September events, co-founder Irene White tells us. To date, the Wish Ride has donated $175,000 to the Children’s Wish Foundation to support children and their families. Riders collect pledges and then attend the ride where they are treated to food, prizes, a silent auction, and a great day on an Saddle draw!

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escorted trail ride. For each $25 raised, riders receive a ticket into a draw for a custom saddle, one at each event! Contact Irene at 403-366-8199 for more information.

Unique. “Throughout the competition Lindsay rode accurate tests with determination and grace, making adjustments to improve each movement which was reflected in her scores and in the judges’ comments. Her commitment to the health and well-being of her horse was evident in the daily care. Her mom Liz was an amazing support; she was dedicated, detail oriented and always positive. As a coach it is always highly rewarding to be a part of a young rider’s journey, especially when it encompasses an event like the NAYRC, and I am once again grateful to have had the opportunity with Lindsay (and Liz) and am extremely proud of her accomplishments.”

Around the corner A few miles down the trail, kids can start aspiring to bigger competitions, the top of which for junior and young riders is the North American Junior and Young Rider Championships in Kentucky. Coach Sandra Verda-Zanatta had this to say about this summers experience in Kentucky with Lindsay Stuart on Emily Dick’s

Over the Hill Then there are the rest of us, that just keep plugging away on the trail, over the hills, bridges, and obstacles that pop up on the way. That is the best part of being a rider — with the right partner, we can keep riding well into old age, and we will always have our horses to talk to when no one else is listening…

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Normandy COUNTDOWN TO

CANADA’S TOP EQUESTRIAN ATHLETES ARE OFF TO THE 2014 WORLD EQUESTRIAN GAMES

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t has been said that the hardest part of a major international championship actually takes place before the event even takes place. It is an enormous project to gain a place on a team for the World Equestrian Games (WEG). For 33 talented Canadian athletes and their horses, that goal has been reached. The Canadians who have earned the opportunity to compete at WEG 2014 will join the largest number of competitors from the most diverse list of nations in equestrian history at this seventh edition of the FEI’s multi12

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discipline flagship event.

The last two disciplines to announce the Canadian WEG Teams are also disciplines that will take place on the second week of competition in France: Show Jumping and Vaulting.

MedAL contenderS: SHow JuMPing Canada is sending a powerhouse of talent and experience to vie for medals in Show Jumping, including one of Canada’s only medal winners at the 2010 WEG in Lexington, individual

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An Historic First: Vaulting For the first time in Canadian Vaulting history, Canada will send two pas de deux, a Squad and two individuals in WEG Vaulting. The Canadian Vaulting Team is populated entirely by athletes from Alberta and BC: Individuals • Alisa Schmidt (Chilliwack, BC) • Jeanine van der Sluijs (Olds, AB) www.gaitpost.com

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bronze medalist Eric Lamaze. A total of five riders and horses are currently named to the team, but only four will ultimately be chosen to compete, with the fifth becoming the reserve combination: • Yann Candele (Caledon, ON) – Showgirl (14 year old Selle Français mare), owned by Watermark Group, • Tiffany Foster (Schomberg, ON) – Verdi III (12 year old Dutch Warmblood gelding), owned

by Artisan Farms, LLC, • Eric Lamaze (Schomberg, ON) – Zigali P S (10 year old Dutch Warmblood gelding), owned

by Artisan Farms, LLC, • Ian Millar (Perth, ON) – Dixson (11 year old Belgian Warmblood gelding), owned by Susan and Ariel Grange, • Chris Sorensen (Caledon, ON) – Bobby (12 year old Dutch Warmblood gelding), owned

by Chris Sorensen and Britland Hughes.

Lamaze’s individual bronze medal in 2010 is the only Show Jumping medal won by Canada at the WEG since its inaugural event in 1990.

However, Canada has been a consistent top five finisher at the last few major Games; Canada’s Show Jumpers will arrive in Normandy with the podium in mind. Their stiffest rivals are likely to come from traditionally strong nations, such as the defending world champions from Germany, as well as the reigning Olympic champions, the British. Belgium is expected to be a strong medal contender, as is the host country France, which won silver in 2010. Canada needs to finish in the top five in order to secure an Olympic qualification for the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Alisa Schmidt of Chilliwack, BC.

Pas de Deux • Brooke Boyd (Olds, AB) • Angelique van der Sluijs (Olds, AB) Squad • Brooke Boyd (Olds, AB) • Todd Griffiths (Aetna, AB) • Shianne Hofer (Olds, AB) Countdown to Normandy continued on page 14

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Haigen Pavan (Olds, AB) Dallyn Shields (Didsbury, AB) Angelique van der Sluijs (Olds, AB) Jeanine van der Sluijs (Olds, AB)

Final Preparations The entire Canadian WEG Dressage Team has been training in Europe this summer, and all four team members have competed in European CDIs in order to be as ready as possible when they canter down centre line on August 25th and 26th. Three of the team members (Megan Lane, Karen Pavicic and Belinda Trussell) received $20,000 Canadian Dressage Athlete Assistance Program (C-DAAP) grants this spring to help them cover the enormous costs of traveling to Europe to train and compete.

The strongest nations in the WEG Dressage team competition are not surprise contenders — Germany, The Netherlands and Great Britain. The most intense battle will be for individual medals, with a showdown for gold

expected to take place between Germany’s Matthias Rath on Totilas, the defending world champion horse (with his previous rider, Edward Gal), and the reigning Olympic, European and World Cup champions, Charlotte Dujardin and Valegro.

Canada’s Eventing Team has had more than its share of challenges in the months leading up to Normandy, the latest being a horse substitution for team member Jessica Phoenix. A Little Romance, the horse named to the team in June, was injured in training, and has been replaced

by Phoenix’s Pan Am gold medal-winning partner, Pavarotti, a 12 year old Westphalian gelding owned by Don Good. Canada’s Eventing Team needs to finish among the top six in order to gain a berth for Rio 2016.

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Normandy2014.com. Live streaming video coverage, beginning with the Opening Ceremonies on August 23rd, will be available on FEI TV (www.feitv.org).

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HEADLINEnews Bit by Bit gerMAn And dutcH toP HorSeS inJured August 21, 2014: the german national equestrian Federation announced their dressage team will be without Totilas at the world equestrian games in normandy.

Totilas and his rider matthias rath showed impressive form during the day in training camp. shortly before the departure of the team for France, Totilas had a painful reaction to an existing splint. the team vet and the rider decided not to participate at weg for the sake of the horse.

Fabienne meier Lütke, with D’Agostino, will replace matthias and Totilas. the 24 year old meier Lütke and her Hanoverian were on the gold medal team last year at the european championships. the dutch team announced that following a detailed veterinary check-up the sad decision was made: Glock rider edward gal must do without his best horse, Glock’s Undercover. earlier in team training, the son of Ferro still showed impressive form — yesterday morning however, he moved awkwardly. the vet diagnosed a problem in the cervical spine. despite physiotherapy, a slight inflammation is still causing pain for the kwPn gelding. in order to support his team, the ruling world champion edward gal will now participate with Glock’s Voice in the world equestrian games.

PAuL cote to LeAd cAnAdA’S weg 2018 orgAniZing teAM August 13, 2014: it is with great pleasure that equine canada announces mr. Paul cote as the newly appointed ceo for the recently awarded 2018 Fei world equestrian games, which will be held at the Bromont

olympic equestrian Park in Bromont, quebec. as chair of the Bromont Bid committee, cote’s leadership was integral to the bid process over the last four years. His tireless and unwavering support was a key contributor leading to the Fei’s unanimous decision to award the games to canada. this will be the first time in the history of the games that the prestigious event has ever been held in canada and only the second time outside of europe, with the first time being 2010 in Lexington, ky. “we worked very hard during the last four years to obtain the games,” stated cote. “i am ready to work just as hard — if not harder — over the next four to deliver the best weg ever organized. i am excited for our sport, for our athletes, and i’ll do all i can to make everyone proud to be part of the canadian equestrian family.” cote, a married father of three children, was first introduced to equestrian sport when his daughter took up dressage 11 years ago at the age of seven.

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Headline News continued from page 15 wanting to create a lasting legacy to the sport in Canada — from the grassroots to the elite level. As an Equine Canada board member and the provincial President of the Fédération équestre du Québec, Cote was also the President and Chief Executive Officer of Via Rail Canada, an independent Crown Corporation which operates the national passenger rail service on behalf of the Government of Canada, until his retirement in 2010. Not one to slow down, Cote has recently been working with Montreal Metropolitan Transit Authority in various executive roles and recently as a special consultant.

“Paul has done a fantastic job as the Chair of the Bid Committee, so I am sure he will do a fantastic job as the CEO of the Organizing Committee,” said Michael Gallagher, who represented Equine Canada on the bid committee since the initial stages and was also on the CEO Selection Committee.

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Jock Paget, Kevin McNab Cleared of Doping Charges August 7, 2014 : The FEI tribunal ruled this morning that Jock Paget and Kevin McNab will be cleared of all doping charges related to Clifton Promise and Clifton Pinot’s positive reserpine tests following the Burghley Horse Trials last fall. This is just the second time in history the FEI has exonerated an athlete after a horse tested positive for a banned substance.

“It is very important to the reputation of equestrian and New Zealand sport that no athlete should be knowingly involved in any act of doping,” Equestrian Sports New Zealand president Chris Hodson said in a statement. “That Jock Paget has proved his innocence, which requires a very high standard which has only been achieved in one previous case, is intensely satisfying and fully justifies the support which ESNZ has given him throughout.”

In its 36-page decision, the FEI explains that a liquid supplement called LesstresseE, manufactured and distributed by Trinity Consultants, was found to contain traces of reserpine upon extensive testing. Both Jock, Kevin and other members of the New Zealand Eventing team had used the product for horses that suffered from stress at major competitions.

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substance case in 2009 — Jock explained he had started used Lesstresse in 2010 under the recommendation of Joe meyer, who had previously used the supplement in competition with negative testing results. the Fei’s report also shows that on multiple occasions, Jock had contacted roger Hatch, director of the product manufacturer trinity consultants, who “unequivocally confirmed” that Lesstresse did not contain any prohibited substances. after the Lesstresse testing confirmed reserpine contamination, trinity consultants agreed to a product recall. the bottles returned to the manufacturer were also independently tested and found to contain traces of reserpine, leading to the conclusion that the product had been contaminated before leaving the facility. the tribunal ultimately exonerated Jock on the basis that he established no fault or negligence for the rule violation. though the tribunal said it believes Jock did try to enhance the horse’s performance through the use of Lesstresse, that “does not necessarily mean that he is ipso facto barred from establishing the absence of fault or negligence.”

Based largely on the fact that Jock provided evidence he had consulted numerous times with the team vet and product manufacturer to ensure the supplement was free of prohibited substances — and that clifton Promise had tested negative four times after receiving the supplement — the tribunal ultimately ruled to clear Jock.

Jock still loses his Burghley title, which was already stripped in april in a partial Fei tribunal ruling, as the horse competed with a banned substance in its system. the decision comes less than three weeks before Jock and clifton Promise will represent new zealand at the world equestrian games in normandy, and Jock said in a statement that he is hugely relieved. “i feel as though i had my career stripped from me and now someone has said, ‘hang on, you can have it back.’ it is complete relief,” Jock said. “i didn’t know if i would be cleared, despite knowing i had done nothing wrong. i knew it wouldn’t be as easy as turning around and saying ‘i didn’t do it’. i was fortunate that we were able to find the source of the contamination, trace it and prove it, and — most importantly — that i wasn’t responsible nor could have known.”

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VET’SVIEW

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hives and your horse

It is important for horse owners to recognize the clinical signs of a hives reaction and know when to call the veterinarian.

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uring my first two months as an intern at Paton and Martin Veterinary Services, the subject of hives, also known as urticaria in medical terms, has come up a number of times. The term hives refers to a clinical sign rather than a specific disease and is the most common skin condition of horses; affecting all breeds, ages and genders. They appear as raised, flat-topped bumps on the skin and can arise on any part of the body. These bumps represent a hypersensitivity, or allergic reaction, to specific allergens in the horse’s environment. As veterinarians, we see a high caseload of hives during the summer because many more allergens (insects, pollen, 18

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mold, hay, sawdust, etc.) are present in the horses’ environment at this time. Generally, hives are a non life-threatening condition and most horses make a quick uneventful recovery. However, it is important for horse owners to recognize the clinical signs of a hives reaction and know when to call the veterinarian.

Etiology and Clinical Signs Hives are a hypersensitivity reaction to antigens that have been ingested (chemicals/ feeds), inhaled (pollen/ dust/ chemicals/ molds), or injected (drugs — Penicillin). Other causes include allergic reactions; whereby the skin or mucus

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membrane comes into direct contact with a specific allergen. Hives can also arise without any antigen stimulation. For example, some horses may break out into hives in extreme hot or cold weather, sunlight, or when sweating during exercise.

After being in contact with the allergen, clinical signs can develop immediately and be shortlasting in nature or develop after several hours and last for several days. The classic signs are edematous lesions of the skin and mucus membranes called wheals — flat-topped nodules. These lesions will “pit on pressure” (i.e. after pressing on the area for 10-20 seconds, the imprint of your finger with remain). The wheals usually do not bother the horse, although some horses will become itchy. Hair loss is not a common finding.

The size of these wheals can range from 0.2-30 cm and can be single, coalescing, circular, ringshaped, or doughnut shaped.

Pathogenesis: How did my horse get hives?

The development of hives results from immunoglobulins in our immune system reacting with an antigen (from a bug bite or pollen, for example) and causing a series of cellular reactions. Cells release histamine and stimulate dilation of blood vessels in the skin and increased vascular permeability. This all leads to protein leakage and inflammation, resulting in raised bumps on the horse’s skin. These wheals will appears within a few minutes or hours of exposure to the causative agent. Most of the time the lesions disappear as quickly as they arise — within a few hours. During an outbreak, the horse may also experience fever, anorexia or dullness. In rare cases, a horse may go into anaphylactic shock. A horse in shock will cough excessively, have trouble breathing, and/ or have severe diarrhea. If you notice any of these signs in your horse, contact your veterinarian immediately.

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However, hives can be mistaken for other skin lesions. Wheals may look similar to dermatophyte (ringworm) infections. In this instance, confirming the diagnosis with a skin culture or biopsy would be beneficial in determining a treatment plan. Insect bites (Stomoxys and Culicoides) can often have the same inflamed, circular shape as hives. To differentiate between the two, carefully clip the hair over a single lesion. An insect bite will have a hemorrhagic focus in the centre of the wheal, whereas hives will not. There are several other tests that can be used to help determine the cause of a hives outbreak, including: direct skin testing, Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA), Radioallergosorbent Test (RAST), and special hypoallergenic dietary food trials.

Consult your veterinarian for more information.

Treatment Acute onset of hives can resolve spontaneously without medical intervention within 24-48 hours. By far the best treatment is avoiding and reducing exposure to the allergen as best as possible. Oral corticosteroids such as dexamethasone or prednisolone are a common and effective treatment of hives in horses. Corticosteroids are powerful anti-inflammatory immunosuppressive drugs that must be used carefully and correctly. Be advised that the withdrawal time for dexamethasone is 24 hours, therefore it is not recommended to treat your horse with this drug during show time. It is important to discuss appropriate treatment with your veterinarian as misusing corticosteroids can lead to further complications in your horse.

Dr. Megan Monaghan graduated from the Ontario Veterinary College in Guelph, Ontario. She grew up in a small town outside of Toronto where she competed in Hunter Jumper events and worked at a Thoroughbred racehorse farm. While at vet school, she participated in a number of volunteer veterinary programs all over the world including India, Thailand, South Africa, and the USA. Her main interests include lameness, reproduction, and ambulatory medicine. In her free time, she enjoys running, skiing, spending time with her family, and walking her dog Darwin.

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Absorbine Sponsors Charlotte Dujardin Top-ranked Dressage rider partners with “The Horse World’s Most Trusted Name”

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bsorbine takes pride in its global presence, providing quality horse care products to 40 countries around the world. This tradition of international excellence has long been present in Great Britain, and now Absorbine is pleased to announce its official sponsorship of British Dressage rider Charlotte Dujardin. Dujardin was a European Champion in 2013, and was a double gold medalist at the London 2012 Olympics Games. As the Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI) top-ranked Dressage rider in the world, she is now taking her accomplishments to the World Equestrian Games (WEG) in Normandy, where Absorbine will be standing right behind her.

Absorbine recognizes Charlotte Dujardin as an ideal ambassador for its worldwide products and presence, and celebrates the opportunity to sponsor her. “We have followed Miss Dujardin’s international success since the London Olympics, and have been very impressed with her routinely elegant performances and unprecedented achievements,” says Chris Jacobi, General Manager, Equine Division at Absorbine. “We are pleased to support her continued success. Even more than her accomplishments, it is her determination, ambition, and unconditional love for a horse that we truly admire.”

Charlotte Dujardin is a passionate advocate of Absorbine products, and is grateful for the brand’s support. “I am thrilled at this new partnership with Absorbine. I am a strong believer in their products, and it means a lot to have a trusted brand standing behind me as

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I head to the World Equestrian Games,” says Dujardin.

HORSE SHAPE LASER: Schleese Takes Saddle Fitting to the Next Level!

Schleese is excited to announce the introduction of a revolutionary new saddle fitting tool, The HorseShape Laser, to measure the horse’s back. A German initiative, this laser device takes a complete 3D image of the horse’s back shape within seconds to assist in custom manufacturing or custom fitting the saddle that will be then shipped to the client from head office. The measurements will be calibrated with the Arc Device to ensure the closest possible fit. A client may choose to purchase the scan so they can see the 3D image of their horse’s back for their records, but this service will be complimentary for any new saddle order that requires manufacturing. HorseShape is continuing to work on the technology to compare scans to clearly show clients how their horse has changed over time.

The Horse Shape Laser is a wonderful addition to Schleese’s ‘toolbox’ of innovative measuring tools, including its Arc Device and SaddleSizer. This new technology is exciting, as Schleese can now complement its Saddlefit 4 Life saddle fitting techniques with cutting edge technology.

The HorseShape Laser is exclusively available in North America from Schleese to any saddle fitter or saddle company, allowing any professional to improve the ultimate saddle fitting experience as well as lifting the standard of education in equine ergonomics & saddle fitting. This service

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will be available starting in the Fall of 2014. For further information and inquiries, please contact info@schleese.com. weStern dreSSAge ASSociAtion oF AMericA worLd SHow & AnnuAL Meeting Mark your calendars for October 30 – November 2, 2014! Plan to join the Western Dressage Association of America in Tulsa, Oklahoma for our Fifth Annual meeting and the Second WDAA World Championship Horse Show, which is open to all breeds. The Embassy Suites in Tulsa will be the site of two days of meetings and round table discussions. The World Championship show will be at the world class Built Ford Tough Livestock and Mustang Arenas at Expo Square. WDAA is proud to host this event with the Pinto Horse Association.

The World Show will feature classes at each test level, Introductory through Level 3, and will also offer Western Dressage Freestyle tests and classes for Gaited Horses. Awards include ribIndustry News continued on page 22

HORSE COUNCIL BC NEWS the Bc Summer games in nanaimo, Bc were A Huge Success! nanaimo was host to 3,182 athletes, coaches, and officials from every corner of the province for the Bc summer games held from July 17-20. a three-time host of the Bc summer games, nanaimo once again delivered with over 3400 volunteers stepping up to feed, accommodate, transport, entertain, and host the best in Bc. it was a memorable weekend of competition and celebration. the collective effort of volunteers, business, government, and organizations working together provided, once again, a first rate Bc summer games experience for everyone involved. a great time was had by all the participants and volunteers at the Bc summer games! there was some great camaraderie among the teams as well as strong competition and an excellent display of skills.

Horse council Bc would like to send a special thank you to susan Harrison who worked tirelessly and above and beyond as sport chair for equestrian. susan and her team were instrumental in making the 2014 games an amazing event for everyone involved. we’d also like to thank selena Pellizzari who acted as Provincial chair and helped to make the experience for the participants an outstanding success. a Huge tHank you must go out to all the coaches, assistant coaches, officials, volunteers, and athletes! congratulations to equestrian athlete alice young, who was one of sixteen Bc games athletes selected from over 350 applicants to receive a coast capital savings athlete Bursary. way to go alice! www.gaitpost.com

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Industry News continued from page 21 bons and custom Western Dressage belt buckles for the high score junior, the high score amateur/non pro and the high score open.

The WDAA annual meeting offers members an opportunity to learn more about Western Dressage from a wide variety of experts; to network with Western Dressage folks from all over the country; to have first-hand input in guiding the development and direction of this wonderful new discipline which the USEF Recognized National Affiliate for Western Dressage. Don’t miss a great meeting and a great time in Tulsa!

For the latest news and updates on the WDAA World Show go to www.WDAAWorld Show.org or visit the WDAA events page on the Western Dressage Association of America’s website at www.westerndressageassociation.org.

Hi-Pro FeedS AnnounceS Hi-Pro FeedS SPonSorS tHe cAnAdiAn PArA-eQueStriAn teAM Equine Canada is pleased to announce that Hi-Pro Feeds has once again become an official sponsor of the Canadian Para-Equestrian Team.

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dedicated to being ambassadors for their country, striving for continuous improvement and demonstrating leadership both to their equine partners and their fellow teammates. These values are also very important to our business at Hi-Pro Feeds,” said Dean Prevost, CEO, Hi-Pro Feeds. “And that’s why we are extremely excited to be supporting the 2014 Canadian Para-Equestrian Team.”

“We look forward to hearing all about their success in Normandy, France at the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games 2014 in August.

It is great to be involved with organizations like Equine Canada that enable individuals to achieve their goals and aspirations.”

Hi-Pro Feeds has been an innovator and early adopter of animal nutrition and feed manufacturing science. The company has an industryleading line up of feed products covering a wide range of species — dairy, beef, poultry, swine, equine and companion animals. eQuine cAnAdA iS PLeASed to Announce tHe nAtionAL StewArd cLinic Equine Canada is pleased to be able to offer a new opportunity for stewards to upgrade or maintain their certification. The Fédération Équestre du Québec is hosting a French only National Steward Clinic in Shawinigan, QC on November 1, 2014, that is open to individuals interested in pursuing stewarding or who are working towards gaining their accreditation.

The clinic offers an exciting opportunity to work with a highly qualified and experienced Canadian steward Patricia Chalmers, giving participants an incredible chance to learn from one of the best.

Chalmers, FEI Jumper Steward and EC Senior General Steward, has acted as an FEI steward at international competitions, including the World Equestrian Games 2010, London Olympics 2012, Spruce Meadows, Bromont, Angelstone and more.

The clinic will be held at the Gouverneur Auberge, Centre de Congrès, Shawinigan, Québec on November 1, 2014, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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he pinnacle of goals for young riders (ages 21 and under) is to qualify for and attend the North American Junior and Young Rider Championships in Kentucky each year. All the disciplines are represented, and showcase the rising talents in both horses and riders. It is a fantastic opportunity for young

riders to experience the true team effort and camaraderie that international riders encounter on a regular basis, and to gain confidence measuring up with the best young riders from all regions in North America. Two Young Riders gave us an account of their firsthand experience in Kentucky 2014. Lindsay Stuart, from the Lower Mainland of BC, competed on Unique and tells us of the group effort involved in getting them there.

David Ziegler, who qualified and competed in Eventing and Dressage, tells of the long road to Kentucky, with the monumental task of getting two horses ready and rolling for NAJYRC. FroM LindSAY’S PerSPectiVe For the past several years I followed the BC www.gaitpost.com

riders who went to the North American Junior and Young Rider Championships in Kentucky. I read their blogs, watched the scores on Fox Village and watched the live stream hoping that one day I would be there representing Canada.

In 2013, I was fortunate to go to the Championships as the groom for the BC Team, and that experience convinced me that I really wanted to be there in 2014 as a rider.

The journey to North Americans was a full time commitment. Between riding and school there was no time for anything else. I wish I had counted the number of times I said to friends, “I can’t... I have to go to the barn,” but in the end it was all worth it. I would not have traded the experience for anything. It was rewarding in many ways, creating friendships and memories that will last a life time. The competition itself was all encompassing, but I know that the what we will talk about for years to come will have nothing to do with how our rides went, but the crazy things that happened during our two week adventure.

It was eye-opening being at a multiple-discipline competition. I had the opportunity to walk the Cross-Country course, which gave me huge respect for those who actually ride it. I decided that jumping over solid objects that are taller than my head is just not for me, I will stick with Dressage.

Unique and I were fortunate to arrive at the show grounds a week before the competition started. We got settled in and developed a routine before the stables got busy. It was really interesting to watch the venue being set up, flags, banners, fences, rings, tents, vendors, all got put into place over the course of a week. By the time the actual competition started, I was quite comfortable riding in that environment and I had Unique and my routine down, which eliminated a huge stress factor. As a person who gets nervous fairly easily, I found that I was really quite calm once the competition started. The days were very long, early mornings and late nights, but we were so busy and there was so much going on that the time flew by.

The best piece of advice I was given before I

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Lindsay, Mom Liz, and coach Sandra — ready for the jog.

Young Heroes continued from page 25 left was from a good friend who said, “As long as you don’t let yourself down, you won’t let anyone else down.” I was very happy with how all my rides went and I could not be more proud of Unique.

I want to thank my coach, Sandra VerdaZanatta, for teaching me so much and helping me to achieve my goal of competing at NAJYRC, and Emily Dick, Unique’s owner, for her support and generosity in allowing me to ride her fantastic horse and take him to Kentucky. I want to thank my parents and family for being so supportive throughout this whole process, as I could not have done it without them. Lastly, I would like to say a big thank you to everyone who has influenced my riding career over the last 9 years.

It is a long road from Introduction to Horse Riding lessons to the North American Junior Young Rider Championships — it takes a village. from david’s perspective Since I was 16, competing in the North American Young Rider Championships (NAYRC) has been a goal of mine. Finally, at 21, my final year of eligibility, I managed to qualify in not one, but 2 disciplines, Eventing and Dressage.

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The journey began while I was Eventing in Alberta and British Columbia in 2007. We imported an exciting new prospect for me from Ireland — Topper (Peninsula Top Man). He and I both moved up the ranks in Eventing together to the Junior (CCI* level) rank, competing locally in the summer and wintering in Florida for a yearround competition calendar. At that time I was 18, (2011) I had aged out of the one star championships. My horse Topper was at the same time, beginning to show us he would not have the bravery to compete successfully at higher levels.

In the winter of 2011, having finished high school that summer, I returned to Florida with Topper to become a full time working student with my now coach, Missy Ransehousen. After further assessment, we all agreed Topper would not be my Young Rider horse (CCI** level). However, with his lovely natural talent in the Dressage, we decided to keep him as a Dressage horse for my own education.

While working for Missy, I met Critical Decision, (BG), who would later bring me a gold medal. Missy was still campaigning BG at the time with the intent of qualifying him for the 2012 Olympics, a goal that was cut short due to a strained hamstring sustained in March.

Missy and I headed north to her farm in Pennsylvania, which she runs with her mom, legendary Dressage trainer Jessica Ransehousen.

Topper and I were handed over to Jessica for intensive Dressage training, and it became my responsibility to rehab BG while Missy attended to her duties as US Para Dressage chef d’equipe.

One day in August 2011, Missy and I discussed the possibility of me taking over the ride on BG as my Young Rider mount. The then 16 year old gelding still had so much fight in him and love for the game, and I quickly agreed. At the time, BG and I were forging our relationship, and Topper was taking to his new lifestyle as a Dressage horse, bringing home all the top placings at shows and jumping up the levels, always under the watchful eye of Jessica, former US Dressage team chef d’equipe and three-time Olympian. We finished 2011 having a success-

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ful season at 3rd level. Then, as the snow started to fall in Pennsylvania, it was time to head back to Florida for BG and I to take advantage of the winter competitions.

Skip forward to 2014, and BG and I have finally figured each other out, while Topper has been competing Prix St George since July 2013.

In January, Jess and I headed to Wellington, FL to collect Topper’s qualifying scores for the NAYRC while BG stayed in Ocala with Missy. Topper competed three weekends in a row, winning five of his classes. Not too shabby for my Irish Event Horse.

Once the last CDI was over, Topper and I booked it up to Ocala to reunite with BG. We trained in Ocala until the third week of March, until we went on to compete at the Carolina International (CIC**), finishing eighth and achieving a qualifying score in Eventing. One down, one to go. We pulled off our next qualifying score at the Jersey Fresh International in May. We had done it, we qualified in two disciplines!

The ponies and I left for Kentucky on July 9th, spending a week acclimatizing before competition started. Topper went first. Competing in the Prix St. Georges Team test, and achieving a personal best of 68% in the test, to finish fourth individually. This helped our combined provincial team of AB/BC/ MB finish sixth overall. The next day really had me worried, with BG and Topper competing in the same stadium in rings next to one another. Thankfully, the secretaries were very accommodating, and BG went into his Dressage test, giving another personal best of 46 penalties, to take the lead early on in the Eventing. Topper went in 2 hours later and pulled off a great Individual Test, bringing home the Individual Silver.

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david and Topper at the individual Award ceremony.

concLuSion The focus and dedication required for sport at this level is impressive, but what all young riders need to learn from these riders’ experiences is that it IS achievable, and it does require a lot of support. So next time your mom fetches the hairnet you forgot back in the barn, be sure to thank her in a big way! You can’t do it all alone.

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hile in Calgary recently, John Anderson whisked Desi Dillingham and the Gaitpost off to view the new Agrium Western Event Centre in Calgary’s Stampede Park. The Agrium will be the home of the inaugural Royal West horse show in October. Desi was at Anderson Ranch for the recent CDI, as Advisor for Dressage Canada.

Desi’s experience is worldwide and she has worked with and at the best facilities in many countries; her efforts have helped bring British Dressage to the top of the international standings.

Here is some of what she had to say about Rocky Mountain Show Jumping and John Anderson: “Dressage Canada can thank its lucky stars that someone with the experience and vision of John Anderson has opened his arms to our sport. This was my first visit to Calgary in a very long time and my first encounter with the one and only John Anderson!

I was blown away by the panoramic views of the Rockies in the background, and really my first sighting of the ‘big sky’. The venue can hold its own anywhere in the world!

Calgary is a ‘horse town’ and enjoys a booming economy. I think this coupled with John’s vision, enthusiasm and charisma the future is very rosy. Show jumping and rodeo are every day words in Calgary, but there are many other disciplines as well that will be delighted by John’s vision of something for everyone.”

AnderSon rAncH – ForwArd tHinking The facility improvements at Anderson Ranch are progressing at a rapid rate, with the new show barns under construction, and many new rings fully in service now. The ground has been broken for the new Derby grass field on the south side of the property, and next year competitors will be able to ride in one of the largest, and certainly the most scenic, grass rings in Canada.

The show season for Rocky Mountain Show Jumping is in full-speed-ahead mode right now, with the Rocky Mountain Classics–CSI2* shows wrapping up in August. With over a million dollars in prize money, this series is serious show jumping for everyone.

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Inside the 2,500-seat Agrium Western Event Centre Arena.

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Spirit of the West continued from page 29 and their innovations in fundraising and fan inclusion are quite amazing. The STARS $100,000 Bryan Anderson Memorial Classic raised $125,000 for the STARS (Air Ambulance) service both at the show and on a popular crowdfunding site. The Andersons have a continuing commitment to responsible, ethical sport in all levels of the community.

Getting ready to roll — state-of-the-art audio/visual system at the Agrium Event Centre.

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The Royal West – Innovation, Excitement, Spirit RMSJ is also raising funds in this way for the Spirit of the West Cup, to be held at the Royal West Horse Show Saturday, November 1st, in the Agrium Event Centre. With a unique twist, fans are able to donate to the prize money, and receive recognition for their involvement at every level.

At the highest level of sponsorship, The Royal West Platinum Club, the top 3 donors will be flown from anywhere in the world, round trip, stay in the fabulous Fairmont Palliser Hotel, and present the awards in the centre of the ring on that special night to all of the amazing international athletes and their amazing horses! This is a major international Show Jumping event owned entirely by the fans of the sport.

The Spirit of the West Cup is just one part of the Royal West line up — $475,000 in total prize money, and the richest Tournament in Canada

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next to Spruce Meadows! This is a show not to be missed. There will be all sorts of entertainment, a variety of disciplines and classes, and a great vendor venue. It will feature a division for international Show Jumpers, national Hunter/ Jumper classes, the CET National Medal Finals, an FEI Dressage Freestyle, and a multitude of other events including Terrier Racing — “evenings full of entertainment built around the horse,” according to Anderson.

The Agrium Event Centre is a fabulous brand-new building, state-of-the-art in all ways, and a magnificent arena to show in. The 250' x 125' arena floor is the largest of its kind in Canada. Housing for horses includes 400 box stalls immediately adjacent to the arena, plus an additional 1,200 stalls on site, wash bays, a large outdoor covered area, and a 20,000 sq. ft. multipurpose space for warm up, a trade show or exhibition hall. Seating for approximately 2500 is set up so there is not a bad seat in the house. The VIP suites are stunning, and a fantastic way for sponsors to say thank you to their clients. The Agrium is right down town Calgary — there is a breathtaking view of the skyline from the lobby — and the premium quality theme of the facility is obvious from the moment you step in the doors. Enough cannot be said for what the vision of John Anderson and drive of Rocky Mountain Show Jumping is going to do for all equestrian sport in Western Canada. Get on board at the inaugural Royal West Horse Show, October 23– November 1, 2014. Bring your horse, bring your family, or do both — come and feel the Spirit of the West — it’s catching!

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Breeding dressage championships For Young Horses 2014 in Verden were: (L) Six-Year-old champion Dancer Forever ridden by the netherlands’ kirsten Brouwer and (r) Five-Year-old champion Sezuan 2 ridden by germany’s dorothee Schneider.

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he Danish Warmblood stallion Sezuan, ridden by Germany’s Dorothee Schneider, and the KWPN mare Dancer Forever, competed by The Netherlands’ Kirsten Brouwer, claimed the Five and Six-year-old titles at the FEI World Breeding Dressage Championships for Young Horses 2014 at Verden in Germany.

A pilot project when first staged at the German venue 17 years ago, these Championships were modelled on the World Championships for Young Jumping horses at Lanaken in Belgium and, after visiting a number of other locations down the years, returned to Verden in 2013 and again this year where they took place for the 15th time.

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who attended the event said, “The quality of the horses along with their training and riding has improved so much over recent years. It’s amazing to watch the fantastic standard of riding at this show which is staged by a highly professional organizing team. They provide the very best conditions for both young and experienced horses which makes the competition just about as good as it can be, and the fixture is very popular with both the participants and the public,” he pointed out.

Schneider and Sezuan (Blue Hors Zack x Don Schufro), a black stallion owned by Arlette and Edwin Kohl, set out on the road to success with victory in the first Five-Year-Old qualifier. Scor-

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FiLiPa scarPa/Fei Portuguese photographer Filipa Scarpa has won the top prize in the Fei Solidarity world Photo grand Prix for her image of Xisto, the angelic Lusitano, who has been nominated to compete at the Alltech Fei world equestrian games 2014 in nomandy, France.

FEI News continued from page 32 ing 9.68, they earned a maximum 10 for canter and always looked the ones to beat.

Only Fouarge remained on the judging panel for the decider in which he was joined by Jacques van Daele (BEL), Annette Fransen-Jacobaeus (SWE) and Liselotte Fore (USA). Once again Schneider and Sezuan earned a full 10 points for canter, posting 9.76 this time out to clinch the title.

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Brouwer then steered Dancer Forever (Vivaldi x Tango) to gold in the Six-Year-Old Final. All of the top three in the Five-Year-Old line-up had earned scores above 9, but in the Six-Year-Old Final only the new champions, the 25-year-old Dutch rider and the chestnut stallion owned by G.A. Roza, managed to do so. Having finished ninth in the Five-Year-Old category last year, this result underlined the progress this super-talented winning combination have made over the intervening period.

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of 9.04, having been awarded 9.8 for spectacular trot, 7.8 for walk, 9.3 for canter, 9 for submission and 9.3 for general impression. It was a convincing win and the rider said her horse did a terrific job and that his trot feels “absolutely amazing!”.

AngeL HorSe iMAge winS Fei SoLidAritY worLd PHoto grAnd Prix Portuguese photographer Filipa Scarpa has won the top prize in the FEI Solidarity World Photo Grand Prix for her stunning image of the Lusitano stallion Xisto.

The FEI Solidarity World Photo Grand Prix competition, aimed at uncovering photographic talent around the world in 2014, the Chinese Year of the Horse, was launched in May by the Fédération Equestre Internationale with Action Images/Thomson Reuters, asking amateur and professional photographers to submit images that capture an aspect of equestrian sport and lifestyles in a memorable and eye-catching way.

Lisbon-born Scarpa, who fell in love with photography 10 years ago, has won over 90 national and international competitons, with her images being showcased this year at the Sony World Photography Awards exhibition and on NASA’s Earth Observatory website.

She shot her FEI Solidarity World Photo Grand Prix-winning image on location at the wine producer Quinta da Lagoalva de Cima, in Portugal’s Tejo region, which also runs a stud for Lusitano horses.

“I love horses more than wine, and instead of photographing the spectacular vineyards, I headed to the stables where I saw this beautiful

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horse,” she explained. “The light was fantastic, the horse was perfectly positioned in the middle of the window, and I took the shot in a split second. If he had moved an inch, this image would not have been possible. It was an amazing and lucky moment.” cnn to FeAture MASSiVeLY increASed coVerAge oF worLd’S PreMier eQueStriAn eVentS Equestrian sport will take to a new interFEI News continued on page 36

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FEI News continued from page 35 national stage as global broadcaster CNN International plans to feature hugely increased coverage of equestrian sport over the next three

years. The Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI), world governing body for equestrian sports, welcomes this increased coverage under the new CNN Equestrian banner, as part of its extensive international promotion for the sport.

Jodie Kidd, the British-born television personality and international fashion model, has been signed up as host and presenter for CNN Equestrian alongside well-known CNN reporter Christina Macfarlane. Kidd, who will be reporting for CNN from the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games 2014 in Normandy (FRA) later this month and at the Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup Jumping Final in Barcelona (ESP) in October, is herself a talented rider and described her new role as “a dream job”.

“This commitment from CNN is a major development and will increase the fan base for our sport enormously by getting equestrian out to massive new audiences”, FEI President HRH Princess Haya said.

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Brian Morton and Spitfire.

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unny skies were the order of the day for the $33,000 Maui Jim Grand Prix at Thunderbird Show Park. Forty-­three horse rider combinations took the field to challenge the course set

by International designer, Alan Wade. With fourteen advancing to the jump-­off, only five would leave all the rails up. In the end, it was Langley’s Brian Morton aboard the 17 year-­old Selle Français gelding, Spitfire, who rose to the occasion.

“He loves his job, especially when he gets to go fast,” explained Morton. “I think in some ways he understands the game. He’s done it a long time and he knows what a jump off is. You just sort of say, ok buddy, here we go.”

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ring for the jump off, but had an early rail on Ferro DC to finish with four faults. Langley’s Andrea Strain would post the first double clear on Djakarta, setting the pace at 46.49. Tiffany Sullivan from California would come close, but a careful ride to the final fence had her just off the pace at 46.72. In the middle of the order, Morton and Spitfire needed a perfect ride.

Local favourites with the hometown crowd, the field quieted as Morton cantered to his first fence. Finding the perfect track and pushing for speed between each jump, the pair were flawless, coming home with a time of 40.81 to take over the lead.

“I trust my horse, and I know in this position,

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AMericAnS MAke it A FABuLouS FuruSiYYA HAt trick in duBLin tHriLLer August 8, 2014: On a day of extraordinary sport, Team USA made it a spectacular three-in-a-row with victory at the eighth and last leg of the Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup Jumping 2014 Europe Division 1 series in Dublin, Ireland. It was a roller-coaster ride from start to finish, with drama from the outset and intense pressure all the way through as the threat of relegation was hanging in the air.

The British were one of three nations fiercely fighting to fend off a spell in Europe Division 2 next season, and they succeeded in style when filling runner-up spot at the end of the day. But for Ukraine it was deep disappointment as, despite lining up joint-third with France and Sweden, they remain at the bottom of the 10-team leaderboard and drop out of the top league for the near future at least.

It was also an un-nerving day for the Irish hosts who failed to make the cut to the Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup Jumping 2014 Final in Barcelona in October along with Ukraine and Switzerland when finishing joint-sixth alongside The Netherlands. Lying ninth in the final Europe Division 1 standings, the Irish must now wait to see how the second team that qualifies from Europe Division 2 fares at the Barcelona final before they will learn their fate for 2015.

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he never lets me down,” he explained. “That let me put the pedal to the metal.”

While Vinton Karrasch on Coral Reef Follow Me II came close with a clear ride at 42.68, followed by a great round from Lisa Carlsen and World’s Judgement, Morton’s lead held. Riding last in the order was Rich Fellers on his 12 year-old Irish Sport Horse mare, Colgan Cruise. With fast feet throughout, it came down to a rail on the final fence, landing him in sixth place as the fastest of the four-fault rides.

Pictured (L to r): Matt dempsey, President of the royal dublin Society: His excellency the President of ireland Micheal d Higgins: katie dinan, Jessica Springsteen, charlie Jayne, chef d’equipe robert ridland and Beezie Madden from team uSA; Saudi Arabian Ambassador to ireland His excellency Abdul Aziz Abdul rahman Aldriss: katrina Jones, Brand director Longines uk and ireland: and John Mcewen, Fei First Vice-President.

Equestrian Games in Normandy (FRA) on the horizon they’ve been building to a crescendo, scooping a sensational hat-trick over the past seven days with victory at the Europe Division 1 qualifier in Hickstead (GBR), another at the penultimate leg of Europe Division 2 in Gijon ESP and then in Dublin. They are a formidable force right now, but chef d’equipe Robert Ridland isn’t going to let anyone get too carried away. “We are confident, but we are keeping it in perspective,” Discipline Reports continued on page 40

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Discipline Reports continued from page 39 he said at the post-competition press conference.

The results showed great strength in depth for the American team. Jayne was rock solid and 21-year-old Katie Dinan continued to amaze with her gifted gelding Nougat du Vallet.

Springsteen was also attracting attention throughout the week as her father, rock legend Bruce Springsteen, was on hand to watch his daughter in action. But Jessica showed she’s entitled to attention on her own merits rather than her family connections. She was on fire when winning yesterday’s Winning Round at the Dublin fixture and cruised through two fabulous

rounds to help clinch another historic victory for her country. “I’ve never been on a team before at this level and I was nervous today, but my horse is incredible and we have a great partnership — he’s so brave and confident. I couldn’t ask for more from any horse, and he’s not as strong as he looks!” she said with delight. gerMAnY toPS FuruSiYYA euroPe diViSion 2 QuALiFier in BrAtiSLAVA August 9, 2014: While their Europe Division 1 counterparts were enduring a bruising encounter in Dublin (IRL), Team Germany’s Europe Division 2 team galloped to victory at the seventh and penultimate leg of the Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup Jumping 2014 series in Bratislava (SVK).

A total of 13 nations signed up for this one, and it was a clear-cut affair with the winners finishing a full fence ahead of Switzerland in runner-up spot while the Canadians were another three faults adrift when lining up third. Team USA beat Brazil and the host nation of Slovakia

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for fourth place by just a single fault when posting 20 in total, and Austria lined up seventh with 24 ahead of Czech Republic in eighth place on a total of 29 faults.

The Germans established the lead in the first round and then held off a strong challenge from the Swiss and Canadians to post their win.

First-round clears from Germany’s Joerg Oppermann (Che Guevara), Thomas Kleis (For Success) and Lawrence Greene (Arrivederci 7) meant that Heiko Schmidt (Chap 47) didn’t have to go into the ring, but when Canada’s Jordan Macpherson (Piccobello du Val de Geer), Jaclyn Duff (Pater Noster) and Elizabeth Gingras (Zilversprings) did the same, Jill Henselwood still chose to jump her horse (Quidam Blue). Posting 19 faults, her score didn’t count, but the Canadians were still on level-pegging with the Germans at the halfway stage, both on zero, while Switzerland, the USA and Slovakia were next in line when all carrying just four faults into round two.

The Austrians with eight, and Brazil and Czech Republic with 12 and 13 respectively also made it through.

The Germans began to get the upper hand when Oppermann returned another clear in round two while Canada’s Macpherson picked up four faults, and when Duff collected eight second time out for Canada, and Kleis only left one on the floor for Germany, then the writing already seemed to be on the wall.

Gingras steadied the Canadian decline with her lovely double-clear, but Henselwood added another seven faults to her scoreline so Team Canada racked up a total of 11 at the end of the day. ricHArd SPooner tAkeS tHe $33,000 cSi*** SteLLA ArtoiS oPen weLcoMe August 14, 2014: The Summer Classic kicked off recently at Thunderbird Show Park. International course designer, Peter Holmes, set the track for the tournament’s welcome class, the $33,000 Stella Artois Open Welcome with 40 entries, representing five countries. A thrilling jump off saw the field reduced to ten double clear rounds and www.gaitpost.com

just a fraction of a second between first and second. USA champions Rich Fellers and Richard Spooner topped the order, with Spooner taking the win.

“I knew I had to leave one stride out in the first line and one stride out in the second line and after that, I could cool my jets and kind of cruise home,” Spooner explained “It’s a big advantage to get to watch the guy in front of you.”

The pair would hold on to the top spot through the final rounds, taking the win with a time of 34.05.

“You’re much better off to follow Rich than be followed by Rich, so it worked out in my favour,” noted Spooner. “I think if the tables had been turned you would have seen an opposite result.”

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Discipline Reports continued from page 41 to high flying action from Olympians, Nation’s Cup contenders and some of the fastest riders on the continent. In a field of thirty competitors, seven would advance to the jump off, with California’s Vinton Karrasch putting in the winning round aboard his new mount, Coral Reef Follow Me II. International Designer, Alan Wade, set a challenging course that tested riders with a tricky triple combination and tall verticals to narrow the field.

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ride by 2012 World Cup Champions, Rich Fellers and Flexible. Looking to set the pace, the pair had the speed, but clipped a rail to post 4 faults with a time of 44.55.

Vinton Karrasch and Coral Reef Follow Me II were next. A new partnership, Karrasch and the 9 year-­old Westphalian stallion placed second in the $33,000 Maui Jim Grand Prix. Sailing over the first few fences, Follow Me got a good rub on the International Gems fence, drawing a gasp from the crowd, but the rail stayed up and Karrasch galloped across the final fence to big cheers and a time of 45.62.

A forward gallop throughout from Susan Hutchison on Ziedento was just off the pace at 47.01.

“You’ve got to be happy with a double clear,” she said.

Brenda Riddell and Dutch Amouretta delivered a solid round, clear with a time of 51.71 to land in third overall after Tiffany Sullivan and Tristan posted eight faults.

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david Marcus and Chrevi’s Capital.

dressAGe report cAnAdA’S dAVid MArcuS FiniSHeS Second At cdi3* Verden August 9, 2014: Canadian Olympian David Marcus scored a personal best to finish second to Steffen Peters of the United States in Grand Prix competition held August 9 at CDI3* Verden, Germany. Marcus is preparing to represent Canada at the upcoming Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games from August 23 to September 7 in Normandy, France.

Marcus of Campbellville, ON, was awarded a score of 72.30% in Saturday’s Grand Prix test riding Chrevi’s Capital for owner Deborah Kinzinger, representing the pair’s highest score to date.

U.S. Olympic medalist Steffen Peters posted the winning score of 74.98% with Legolas, while Germany’s Dorothee Schneider riding Silvano earned 71.92% for third place. A total of 31 entries contested the Grand Prix.

“What more can you ask for than to have a personal best right before the world championships!” exclaimed Marcus, 33. “It is great for our confidence, and it shows the world the improvements that Capital is making and what he is capable of.”

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Discipline Reports continued from page 43 There were some interesting and well thought out changes made to some of the Cross-Country courses, offering the competitors an opportunity to test their skills and accuracy, especially at the Preliminary level (loved the skinnies and the bounce option in this division). Very pleasing

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Lisa Schultz & Glastonbury at topline.

toPLine SHow PArk SuMMer HorSe triALS rePort August 4, 2014: Once again the August event at Topline Stables in Salmon Arm did not disappoint. Riders from the Island to Alberta all met each other to enjoy the hospitality and hard work of Sonya and King of Topline Stables as well as all the workers and volunteers.

The weather gods were in our favour as well, who could ask for more? With many campers on the grounds it made for a very enjoyable weekend away. The use of the terrain at Topline Stables is phenomenal as they make great use of the hills, steep banks and good footing in open fields and gallop stretches towards the pond with such a variety of well designed and exciting jumps it makes Cross-Country such a blast. Besides the Eventing on the August long weekend, Topline Stables offered a 2 phase the day before the event from Starter to Preliminary level, which was very welcoming for the riders to join in on and make great use of the long weekend.

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Jaimie Kidston / Scotch On Throcks; 2. Tammy Blewett / Baloo; 3. Cristina Rennie / Ask Me Too. Pre Training: 1. Jens Larsen / Fantastik; 2. Laurel Gavin / Listowel; 3.

Jenaya Young / Pretentious Presence. Entry: 1. Allison Marshall / Baby Got Back; 2.

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Flying Oaks Shaman: 5 yo 15.2+ hh batida gaited Mangalarga Marchador gelding. Well started. Very responsive, athletic and forward.

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Wonderful yearling, chestnut, no markings by Alchimist/Vancouver/LeTot de Semilly out of Promise of Peace by Idocus x Nebelhorn x Ulft.

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Crosby: 2010 16.1 hh Holstein/DWB gelding by Beaulieu’s Conquest. WTC under saddle, started gridwork, bred to jump, beautiful movement for Dressage. Very friendly nature, no vices. $12,000. Contact 250-417-7317 or obrienbd@ shaw.ca. Cranbrook, BC.

Consiro: Yearling, 15 hh registered Holsteiner colt (Casiro x Contender x Lagos). Top Jumper/breeding prospect. Will mature to 16.3 hh. Nice mover. Jump chute video available. $16,500. Contact Darla 780-699-0657.

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For sale: Beautiful Schleese Victory saddle, black, 18" seat, still looks like new, hardly used.

Schleese can adjust to fit. Paid $5,200, asking $3,500. Contact 780-418-8382. Spruce Grove, AB.

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2009 16.1+ hh black gelding. Top bloodlines including Metall, Ferro, Farmer Voltaire. Will turn heads in either ring, not started at this time.

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2009 Trails West BP 2 Horse trailer with extra length added. Drop down windows, water tank, spare wheel, awning and more! Very good condition. $10,000. Contact 250-575-1507, Kelowna, BC.

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vAultinG report

Balázs Bence scored Hungary’s first Vaulting championship victory at the Fei european Vaulting championships for Juniors 2014.

Discipline Reports continued from page 45 auGusT 3-4, 2014 Training: 1. Audrey Van Leeuwen / Covergirl; 2. Lisa Schultz / Jay Dee; 3. Anne-Sophie Levesque / Eskapade. Pre-Training: 1. Olivia Young / Wild Card; 2. Marissa Egan / Cola Classic; 3. Jacqueline Wall / Idle Venture. Entry: 1.

Julie Simard / Azarius; 2. Vicki Davies / Diva; 3. Bernard Ware / Jethro. Pre-Entry: 1. Hannah Dube / Amazing Grace; 2. Shelley Peachell / Northern Charger; 3. Maren Kernan / Rio. Starter: 1. Carolyne Blanchet / Lulu; 2. Betty Catharell / Nymphadora.

Fei euroPeAn VAuLting cHAMPionSHiPS For JuniorS 2014 August 5, 2014: Local hero Balázs Bence scored Hungary’s first Vaulting Championships victory, and his first individual win, at the FEI European Vaulting Championships for Juniors 2014 in Kaposvár (HUN) last weekend.

Austria also claimed its share of the medals at these popular Championships, which this year celebrated their 10 year anniversary, scoring in the female individual (Eva Nagiller), Pas-deDeux (Sandrine Flicker, Heike Hulla) and Squad (Alina Barosch, Melanie Gassner, Nicole Kirbisch, Niklas Lutzky, Lena Birkenau, Eva Lechner) categories.

A total of 160 athletes from 14 nations travelled to the Pannon Lovas Akadémia Equestrian Centre in Kaposvár (HUN), which previously hosted the 1996 World and 2007 Open European Vaulting Championships.

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Pinto Worlds

BC GOES TO THE he last 10 years have been filled with changes for Marianne Warland. That is how long it has been since she has been back to the Pinto Worlds! After a car accident in 2008 and having to sell her beloved TT Harvest Moon (Harvey, 2004 two time Reserve Pinto World Champion), a death in the family, and selling of the family farm due to expansions in South Delta, Marianne is back with enthusiasm.

Marianne purchased Fancy Cutie (Clint) in December of 2013 from Paint horse breeders Sandy and Darrell Winterowd, owners of Paint Creek Stables in Ely, Iowa. TJ Wells is their farm manager/trainer, and has been working with Clint from the beginning. After several conversations over the phone with TJ, the talk turned to him coming to Vancouver to teach a Western Pleasure Clinic. It was TJ’s first round as a Clinician, but what a success. This was to be the last event at the Warland’s old farm.

TJ was a breath of fresh air! With new ideas and techniques, this solidified Marianne’s belief in him. She asked TJ if the Pinto Worlds would be possible and if he would be interested in showing Fancy Cutie in Tulsa, Oklahoma. There was a lot of stress and waiting, but at the last minute it came to reality.

Marianne went down to Tulsa to help TJ with Fancy Cutie. This was also to be TJ’s first ride at The Worlds. Marianne said, “I have to admit I had goose bumps watching TJ and Fancy Cutie jog into the arena for the first time.”

The pair rode to top ten cuts into the finals for all their classes and received two top ten and one top eight individual placings out of upwards of 44 horses entered. Not bad for first timers.

“It was a pleasure to get the opportunity to take Fancy Cutie to the World Show. Thanks to Marianne for having me ride him and the Winterowds for raising such a nice horse,” said TJ. Who knows what the future brings, but we know plans are already being made for 2015 Worlds.

There have been requests for another Western Pleasure Clinic with TJ. Watch for dates and venue to be announced later this year.

AnotHer SucceSS StorY It has been a long six weeks for local Langley rider Kirsten Chamberland and her five year old Paint gelding Sure Enough Sensational. It has been an even longer six months. After the loss of her Pinto Worlds continued on page 58 JeFF kirkBride PHotograPHy

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kirsten chamberland(rider) Sure Enough Sensational, Jodie Moore(trainer) dan and Julie chamberland.

Pinto Worlds continued from page 57 all around mare, A Sexy Sensation last November, “One Event Manny” had to step up and learn some new events, and rather quickly.

Riding with Moore Performance Horses since she was four, Kirsten’s 14-18 career was on the home stretch, so Chris and Jodie Moore made the difficult decision to send the pair south to jump with Rod Safte and Roger Deromedi.

Despite having only 3 months under their belt, this pair validated that decision by accumulating an impressive array of titles along the way:

Pinto World Champion Novice Youth Hunter Hack, 3rd overall Pinto 14-18 Ideal English, and top tens in 14-18 English Pleasure, Hunter Under Saddle, Discipline Rail, Bareback Equitation, Working Hunter, Novice Working Hunter, Hunter Hack, and Hunt Seat Equitation Over Fences.

Roger rode Manny to World Champion Open Hunter Hack, and Reserve World Champion Open Working Hunter, as well as third in the Green.

The following week led them to the Paint Youth World Championships in Fort Worth, Texas, where they ended up Reserve World Champions in 14-18 Working Hunter and Novice Working Hunter, as well as top tens in Ideal Paint, Discipline Rail, Novice Hunter Hack, Hunter Hack, and Hunt Seat Equitation Over Fences. They also made the Finals of Hunter Under Saddle.

Kirsten earned a spot on the Kansas State Equestrian Team this coming September, and we look forward to hearing of her successes in collegiate competitions.

BCHJA News

Newsletter of the BC Hunter Jumper Association

$500 RIDER BURSARIES AWARDED

The following riders have received a $500 bursary as the top ribbon placing BCHJA member in selected classes. An individual may win one Jump Canada Levy Rider Bursary per season. Congratulations, all! · Bailey Zulinick: Thunderbird Canadian Premiere, Open Jumper Classic, 1.1m; · Melissa Tompkins: Thunderbird West Coast Classic, Jr/ Am Jumper Challenge, 1.25m; · Lisa Williams: Thunderbird Western Family, Canadian Hunter Derby; · Leila Templin: Milner Summer 2, Hunter Derby, 3 ft; · Alexandra Perry: Milner Summer 3, Grand Prix; and · Brent Balisky: Milner Summer 3, Hunter Derby.

Well done, everyone!

COMPETITORS!

Remember to check your points frequently, and bring any issues to our attention as quickly as possible. Good luck to all, as this exciting show season wraps up September 18-21, 2014 with the BCHJA fall finale at Thunderbird Show Park. Watch for the prize list at Tbird.ca, and mark your calendars. 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 58

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HTBC ADULT RIDER CAMP

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n July.7-9th, the 2nd annual HTBC Adult Rider Camp was held at the Dot Ranch in Merritt, BC, and hosted by Lynne and Jens Larsen. There were 43 participants at all levels, from all over BC. We had amazing coaches: Jane Stone from Cobble Hill, and Stephanie Goodman from Boise, Idaho. We also had a few exciting additions for camp this year.

Participants were thrilled to listen to Roger Friesen, Sport Psychologist for a lecture on “Mental toughness and focus”, and many took advantage of booking a private session with him during the camp. Another super addition was an interactive talk and demonstration by Blaire Owen: Certified Personal Fitness Trainer, on “Incorporating additional fitness into our

busy equestrian lives.”

There was also the chance to brush up on ground work, and many people learned how to introduce natural obstacles such as ditches, banks, and water to their horses from the ground. We also had the chance, of course, to enjoy fabulous food and socialize at the evening potlucks.

On behalf of the BC Adult Rider Program, thank you so much for coming and we can’t wait to see you all next year. — Submitted by Brandy Saunders

the happy gang at the Adult camp held at dot ranch

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COMPETITIONCALENDAR

Oct 4 - Oct 5

Competitions • Clinics • Special Events british columbia

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Aug 29 - Aug 31 LMQHA Show, Thunderbird, Langley, BC Chris: (604) 888-4585, chris@tbird.ca, www.tbird.ca Aug 29 - Aug 31 MREC Labour Day Classic H/J Show, Maple Ridge, BC Jack Polo: (604) 467-5616, mrec@shaw.ca, www.mrec.ca Sep 4 - Sep 8 Jonathan Field Horsemanship Camp Intro to Liberty/ Finesse, Merritt, BC, Angie Field: (888) 533-4353 info@jonathanfield.net, www.jonathanfield.net Sep 6 Mission Horse Club Games Trophy Show, Heritage Qualifier, Mission, BC, info@missionhorseclub.org www.missionhorseclub.org Sep 6 - Sep 7 Sun Meadows September Dressage Show, Kamloops, BC Kerrie Jewell-Harrison/Jutta Jealouse (250) 573-2433 sunmeadowsequestrian@gmail.com, www.sunmeadowsequestriancentre.com Sep 7 - Sep 9 BC Thoroughbred Sale, Thunderbird, Langley, BC Chris: (604) 888-4585, chris@tbird.ca, www.tbird.ca Sep 7 Delta Riding Club English/Western Show, Ladner, BC Leslie Dowler: (604) 910-9916, deltaridingclub@gmail.com www.deltaridingclub.com Sep 8 - Sep 9 Anne Gribbons Clinic - Sun Meadows Equestrian Centre, Kamloops, BC, Kerrie Jewell-Harrison/Jutta Jealouse: (250) 573-2433, sunmeadowsequestrian@gmail.com, www.sunmeadowsequestriancentre.com Sep 13 - Sep 14 David Marcus Clinic, 375-232nd St, Langley, BC Jane McLeod: (604) 219-7681 or finnfarm@shaw.ca Sep 13 - Sep 14 Mission Horse Club English/Western Trophy Show, Heritage Qualifier, Mission, BC, info@missionhorseclub.org www.missionhorseclub.org Sep 14 Delta Riding Club H/J Show, Ladner, BC Leslie Dowler: (604) 910-9916, deltaridingclub@gmail.com www.deltaridingclub.com Sep 14 Langley Riders Games Day, Langley, BC Ngaire Niven: (778) 277-0015, ngaire.smart@gmail.com www.langleyriders.com Sep 14 SRC Southlands Country Fair, Vancouver, BC Pippa: (604) 263-4817, info@southlandsridingclub.com www.SouthlandsRidingClub.com Sep 14 Windsor Stables Flat & H/J Show, Aldergrove, BC Sarah Davies: (604) 857-0098, sadws@shaw.ca www.windsorstables.net Sep 20 CVES Dressage Schooling Day #4, Langley, BC Janeen: (778) 772-2376, fogwot@telus.net www.cves.ca Sep 21 CVES 2 Phase Event, Langley, BC Val: (778) 772-3760, Val.d.mica@gmail.com www.cves.ca Sep 21 MREC Schooling Show, Maple Ridge, BC Jack Polo: (604) 467-5616, mrec@shaw.ca www.mrec.ca Sep 28 Delta Riding Club % Day, Ladner (Delta), BC Leslie: (604) 910-9916, deltaridingclub@gmail.com www.deltaridingclub.com Oct 4 - Oct 5 6th Annual Shed Row Market, Tbird Show Park, Langley, BC theshedrowmarket.com, newstride.com/tb-showcase/ 100-day-trainer-challenge 60

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MREC Mary Swanson Horse Trials, Maple Ridge, BC Jack Polo: (604) 467-5616, mrec@shaw.ca www.mrec.ca Mission Horse Club English/Western Performance Show Heritage Qualifier, Mission, BC info@missionhorseclub.org, www.missionhorseclub.org Windsor Stables Trophy Show, Aldergrove, BC Sarah Davies: (604) 857-0098, sadws@shaw.ca www.windsorstables.net

Aug 29 - Sep 1

Ponoka Combined Ride (TRAC & ERA) 2 Day, Ponoka, AB Ken: ken@stonewillowvet.ca, www.trailriding.ca Aug 30 MLM Summertime Fun Show, Edmonton, AB Kelly: (780) 486-2099, info@mapleleafmeadows.com www.mapleleafmeadows.com Aug 30 Open Horse Show, Camrose, AB Elizabeth Kyler:, info@theloveofahorse.com www.theloveofahorse.com Aug 30 - Sep 6 CSHA Select Sale Week, Creekside Farm, AB cshaselectsale@gmail.com, (780) 554-6580, (403) 880-5897 Sep 6 MLM Summer Wrap Up Dressage Show, Edmonton, AB Kelly: (780) 486-2099, info@mapleleafmeadows.com www.mapleleafmeadows.com Sep 7 MLM Derby Day, Edmonton, AB Kelly: (780) 486-2099, info@mapleleafmeadows.com www.mapleleafmeadows.com Sep 19 - Sep 21 Rattlesnake Roundup Competitive Trail Ride (Writing on Stone Prov. Park), Milk River, AB Serena Hollihan: crzyhors@telus.net, www.trailriding.ca Sep 21 MLM Fall Finale Party & Tack Swap, Edmonton, AB Kelly: (780) 486-2099, info@mapleleafmeadows.com www.mapleleafmeadows.com Sep 27 - Sep 28 CWHBA Fall Classic Breeders’ Sale, Olds, AB Teresa: (403) 630-2551, admin@fallclassicsale.com www.fallclassicsale.com Sep 27 - Sep 29 Jonathan Field Horsemanship Course 1 Clinic, Millarvile, AB Krystal: (403) 471-7666, www.jonathanfield.net eventsmanager@millarvilleracetrack.com Oct 3 - Oct 5 Jonathan Field Horsemanship Course 1 Clinic, Blackfalds, AB Tamara: (780) 720-5198, tamara_chmilar@hotmail.com www.jonathanfield.net Oct 7 - Oct 9 Jonathan Field Horsemanship Intro To Liberty/Finesse Clinic, Blackfalds, AB Tamara: (780) 720-5198, tamara_chmilar@hotmail.com www.jonathanfield.net Oct 23 - Nov 1 Royal West, Calgary Stampede Park, Calgary, AB office@rmsj.ca

washington Oct 3

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Open Cross Country Schooling, Spokane, WA Christel: (509) 993-6786, info@spokanesporthorse.com Unrecognized Event and Horse Trials, Green As Grass Beg, Nov, Tr & Prelim, Spokane, WA. Christel: (509) 993-6786 info@spokanesporthorse.com

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