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50 JOULES: BEHIND THE BRAND

There’s much more to Joules than colorful Wellies. Find out how this popular UK brand found its niche and grew to fit an allencompassing country lifestyle

55 THE ILLUMINATING TIFFANY FOSTER

This member of Canada’s show jumping team is all at once down to earth, glamorous, talented, and humble. Tiffany Foster’s star continues to rise as she traverses the global show jumping circuit

72 DESTINATION: NICARAGUA

Get lost in the wild beauty of the Nicaraguan coast at Rancho Chilamate, as experienced on horseback by H&S contributor Winter Hoffman

78 THE HORSE SHOW BUCKET LIST: SPRUCE MEADOWS

Hands down the most fitting addition to H&S’ ongoing Bucket List series, find out why Spruce Meadows in Calgary, Canada is the most relaxed, high-pressure show jumping competition in the world

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78 17 FAREWELL, SAPPHIRE

American show jumping lost one of its greatest equine heroes on June 21. H&S pays tribute to McLain Ward's Sapphire

60 STYLE PROFILES: ONE FOR THE SHOW

Stay stylish as summer nights wane into fall championships and medal finals season with these show ring, and ring side styles

33 RIDER SPOTLIGHT: PAUL O’SHEA

Ireland’s Paul O’Shea made his first trip to the Devon Horse Show this May a great one when he claimed victory in the $100,000 Wells Fargo Grand Prix of Devon. Find out more about this lowprofile rider with a can-do attitude

19 BETWEEN THE LINES: SANDSABLAZE

There will likely never be another horse that can equal the achievements of the great Sandsablaze. This hotoff-the-press book by Kimberly Gatto celebrates the partnership between the flashy Thoroughbred and his rider, Buddy Brown

contents

10 | FROM THE PUBLISHER

© 2014 HORSE&STYLE MAGAZINE

13 | 10 THINGS

PUBLISHER & EDITOR IN CHIEF

Sarah Appel

Abigail Wexner

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18 | OUT & ABOUT

Huntington Beach

EDITOR

Erin Gilmore

20 | PROFESSIONAL POP QUIZ

CREATIVE DIRECTOR

22 | STYLE RIDER

Ryan Anne Polli

Theo Boris

ADVERTISING & SALES

24 | OUT & ABOUT

Elizabeth Davoll

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28 | NEW PRODUCT ALERT

COPYEDITOR

Flying Eyes

40 | OUT & ABOUT

Lake Placid Horse Show

48 | TREND REPORT

Destination Denim

58 | LIFE OF PESSOA

Laura Danowski CONTRIBUTORS

Erin Gilmore, Esther Hahn, Winter Hoffman, Katie Shoultz, Alexa Pessoa, Meghan Blackburn, Dr. Carrie Wicks, Lauren Fisher, Lisa Hinson

The Great Crowd Debate

ASSOCIATE CONTRIBUTOR

Cara Walinsky

63 | RIDER SPOTLIGHT Ali Wolff

66 | HORSE CORNER

Telynau Royal Charter

84 | VENDOR SPOTLIGHT

Valencia Sport Saddlery

87 | BARN ENVY

Black Jack Farm

PHOTOGRAPHERS

Kathryn Burke, Adam Hill, Dr. Piper Klemm, Erin Gilmore, Out of the Blue Photography, Alan Hinson, Will Shilling, Amy McCool, Jennifer Wood Media, Sportfot, Shannon Brinkman, Bethany Unwin Photography, Captured Moments Photography, Dianne St. Claire

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96 | OUT & ABOUT

Spruce Meadows

98 | DEAR FASHIONISTA 101 | SHOW COVERAGE

The Capital Challenge Horse Show

104 | BEHIND THE LENS Amy McCool

ON THE COVER: Grand prix rider Tiffany Foster of Canada wears the Edwina Honey jacket and Loren Blue Denim pants by Joules. Hair and makeup by Lesia Bell.

Photographed by Kathryn Burke at Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada Horse & Style Magazine is a Hunter Jumper publication published bi-monthly and distributed FREE by Horse & Style Magazine LLC from coast to coast at hunter jumper horse shows, large training centers and participating tack shops. The written and visual contents of this magazine are protected by copyright. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission from the publisher is legally prohibited.

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Erin Gilmore

Esther Hahn

Alexa Pessoa

Erin Gilmore is a freelance writer and equestrian journalist based in Wellington, Florida. She has worked in equestrian media since 2002, and is a frequent contributor to regional and national equestrian magazines. A lifelong horseperson, she worked in a variety of disciplines, from hunter/jumpers to polo.

Esther Hahn is a writer living in San Francisco, California. She graduated from Yale University and traveled the world as a surf journalist before landing in Northern California. But long before surfing came her interest in horses. She is currently an associate editor at Racked SF and blogs about her personal journey with surfing, style, and horses at Sea Dog Ranch.

Alexa Ressoa is an American rider from Connecticut who married Olympic Gold Medalist and three time FEI Rolex World Cup Finals Champion Rodrigo Pessoa in 2009. Her column for H&S charts her life as a mother to their daughter Sophia, as a rider, and as a wife to one of the world’s most high profile show jumpers.

Winter Hoffman

Katie Shoultz

Meghan Blackburn

With a background in filmmaking, fashion and contemporary art, Winter Hoffman brings a unique perspective to the equestrian world. A lifelong horsewoman, she helped her daughter, Zazou Hoffman, navigate her way to a successful Junior career, including the 2009 ASPCA Maclay Equitation Championship at the National Horse Show.

Katie Shoultz is a freelance writer and photographer based in Lexington, Kentucky.

The business savvy writer is also the founder of Isidore Farm, in beautiful Kentucky. Katie is involved with several equine organizations and is active in the industry she most enjoys writing about.

Meghan Blackburn grew up in Lexington, Ky. She's lived in New York, Europe, Washington, DC, but she always managed to keep horses in her life. When she's not at the barn, she likes to speak Italian, take photos, travel or shop for vintage clothing (preferably at the same time).

Carrie Wicks, Ph.D.

Terri Roberson, Psy.D. Lauren Fisher

Kathryn Burke

Dr. Carrie Wicks divides her time between her private sport psychology consulting and family therapy practice, traveling with athletes, and writing. She recently completed her doctorate in psychology while researching the mental practices of equestrian athletes. Dr. Carrie’s passions include horses, yoga, mountain biking, skiing, and time in nature with animals.

A licensed clinical psychologist, Terri Roberson combines her passion for horses with her clinical work in equine-assisted psychotherapy.

She currently sits on the board of Giant Steps Therapeutic Equestrian Center. Spending over 25 years on the horse show circuit has given her an eye for equestrian style and provides constant inspiration for her frequent contributions to H&S.

As much a storyteller as a photographer, Kathryn Burke finds magic in the everyday -- gathering light, color and texture to create memorable images. Inspiration comes from her lifelong love of horses and a desire to share their spirit, power and grace. Burke has been shooting for over 30 years, becoming a professional equine photographer in 2005.

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Lauren Fisher is an equestrian writer and photographer based in Wellington, FL. A lifelong horse lover, Lauren grew up Pennsylvania and graduated from Elon University in NC in 2007 with a degree in corporate communications.

Lauren has promoted many prominent organizations and major international events through her work at Jennifer Wood Media, Inc.

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As a 4th generation Californian and a rider on the West Coast for the past 20-plus years, I’ve seen the hunter/jumper circuit evolve in many ways. Sitting on the berm of the old Indio many years ago, I never would have imagined that there would ever be a Million Dollar Grand Prix. The rise of the USHJA hunter derby has been spectacular to watch, and seeing shows offer derbies for all levels has been refreshing.

Horse & Style could not be more thrilled to announce several exciting new partnerships that will make their debut over the next few months. In partnership with the Menlo Charity Horse Show on the West Coast, and the American Gold Cup CSI4*-W on the East Coast, we will premiere the Horse & Style, Style of Riding Award, to be awarded to one rider at each show to recognize exceptional horsemanship and riding style on both coasts.

We couldn’t have asked for a higher honor than to be named the exclusive, official equestrian magazine of this fall’s American Grand Slam, Longines LA Masters CSIO5*. The LA Masters will mark the first-ever five-star competition to be held in California, by far the largest equestrian competition to come to our state since the 1982 Los Angeles Olympics. With many of the top 25 riders in the world slated to compete, the entire West Coast is buzzing with excitement about the debut of the LA Masters at the end of September.

In July, H&S editor Erin Gilmore visited Spruce Meadows for the final week of its summer tournaments. It was only natural that we added the show to our Bucket List series (page 78) While at Spruce, photographer Kathryn Burke shot our cover,

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H&S Editor Erin Gilmore on location in Calgary, Canada for the Aug/Sept cover shoot with Tiffany Foster. Photo ©Kathryn Burke featuring Canadian grand prix rider Tiffany Foster modeling Joules, the subject of our annual Behind the Brand feature story (page 50.) Find out more about the talented and lovely Tiffany on (page 55) Do your best to keep up with team H&S this summer as we take on a riding trek in Iceland; visit the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games in Normandy, France; present our Style of Riding awards at the Gold Cup and Menlo, check out the first-ever show jumping competition in New York’s iconic Central Park, stop over in Ohio for the New Albany Classic Invitational Grand Prix, and back home to California for the LA Masters.

Not to mention the back-to-back shows in between. Keep up with us on our Facebook, Twitter and Instagram pages, and if just reading this has made you exhausted, we’ve got the perfect place for you to plan a beach retreat holiday in Nicaragua (page 72).

It’s an exciting time to be a part of this sport, and we are doing everything we can to bring you the best coverage, knowledge and style, one issue at a time. Even with all the deadlines and pressure, the fact that I get to wake up every day to work on two things I’m passionate about, horses and style, truly makes this a dream job!

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Abigail

Wexner Abigail Wexner of New Albany, OH is best known for the horses she owns for international superstar Beezie Madden. From the Athens Olympics with Authentic, to the World Cup Finals with Simon, Wexner and her husband Les are two of show jumping’s biggest supporters.

Wexner’s role in developing the annual New Albany Classic Invitational Grand Prix & Family Day has led the FEI-sanctioned show jumping competition and daylong family festival to be named the #1 Specialty Equestrian Event by the North American Riders Group for the last two years. The Classic benefits The Center for Family Safety & Healing, an organization founded by Wexner to break the cycle of family violence in the central Ohio community. To date, The Classic has generated more than $25 million for the nonprofit, which is believed to be the cumulative highest grossing Grand Prix fundraiser in the history of the sport. The Classic is held at the Wexner home in New Albany every September, putting Abigail at the forefront of the sport as one of its most charitable leaders, and every bit a superstar in her own way.

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Wexner is a graduate of Barnard College at Columbia University and New York University School of Law.

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She has a variety of sports interests beyond riding, including running, cycling, tennis, scuba diving and shooting.

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She started riding lessons at the age of 16 at Claremont Riding Academy in Central Park.

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In order to pay for riding lessons as a teenager, she worked as a maitre’d at Tavern on the Green in Central Park.

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She didn’t own a horse of her own until she was in her thirties.

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The first grand prix mount that Wexner owned under the direction of John and Beezie Madden was Desilvio.

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Wexner’s four children make cupcakes, lemonade and cookies for the Classic to raise money to support children’s causes. That’s quite a feat when you consider the thousands of people that attend the event each year!

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She can make a particularly delicious brisket.

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Palm Beach Point: This pr oper ty has 3Br , 3.5Ba and sits on 10.95 acres. Property has two barns totaling 20 stalls, 2 full size grooms apartments, 10 paddocks and a very large arena. Pond is connected to canal for irrigation and 6 inlets around property make for excellent drainage. Offered at $5,890,000

Grand Prix Village: Second phase of Gr and Prix Village, the most prestigious and desirable subdivision of world class barns in Wellington. City water, sewer and electric is complete and has been brought to each property line. Offered at $1,050,000 per acre

Palm Beach Polo • Bel Air: This two stor y property has a resort style pool area including sauna, spa, cabana bar and grill with western exposure and panoramic sunsets. There are 5Br plus den and 5.5Ba including master and one guest suite on the ground floor. Offered at $2,795,000

Mallet Hill: Gr eat value 4.15 acr es in exclusive manned gated community touching the horse show. 4 Br, 4.5 Ba home with a 16 stall barn, ring, guest house and grooms quarters. Offered at $15,000,000

Palm Beach Point: Pr emier equestr ian facility situated on 15.64 acres with 24 large stalls, exquisite 2nd story 3BR 2BA owners apt w/elevator & 2Br 2Ba grooms apt w/ shared kitchen. Private landscaped pool and entertainment patio. Offered at $7,850,000

Saddle Trail: Gor geous custom estate on 2 acres hacking distance to the horse show. The home has 5 Br, 5.5 Ba plus a office. Beautiful 4 stall barn with grooms quarters, tack room, large paddocks and water views. Offered at $2,750,000

Palm Beach Polo • Mizner: This 5Br , 5.5Ba home overlooks Lake Mizner boasting travertine and Brazilian wood floors, wood burning/ gas fireplace. Upgraded gourmet kitchen with top of the line appliances. Perfectly manicured privacy hedge and lush landscaping. Offered at $2,195,000

Palm Beach Polo • Hunters Chase: Br and New Home in Hunter's Chase. St. Andrews Model. The lowest priced home in the Polo Club that has 5 Bedrooms, 4 bath, loft. 3 car garage, and open kitchen with stainless steel appliances. Tons of upgrades, beautiful pool and wet-bar. Offered at $829,990

Palm Beach Polo • Mizner: Stunning remodeled home sits on the golf course with an extra large lot. Tons of entertainment areas and beautiful pool and spa. Patio with a great sitting area and summer kitchen/grill. 5Br, 5.5Ba, exercise room and 2nd family room.

Offered at $2,950,000

Carol A. Sollak, P.A. • Phone +1 561-818-9476 • Fax +1 561-791-2221 www.carolsollak.evusa.com • Wellington/Palm Beach, Florida • Carol.Sollak@evusa.com

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Grand Prix Village: Far m has a beautiful and spacious owner’s lounge with covered patio. Grooms’ quarters has 4 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms with extra storage. Property has 32stalls total between the two barns, each with 16-stalls, 2 wash stalls, feed room, tack room, and laundry room.

Offered at $14,950,000

Grand Prix Village: The only 6-acre farm available. Property has a grass Grand Prix field and all-weather ring. 12-stall barn with tack room, feed room, 2-car garage and lots of storage. 2 one-bedroom grooms’ apartments with kitchen and living room.

Lovely owner’s lounge with office. Price is right! Offered at $11,250,000

Palm Beach Polo • Winding Oaks: Exceptional custom home has been completely remodeled. There are 3Br, 3.5Ba plus office in the main house and 2Br, 2Ba plus living room, kitchen and laundry room in the guest house. Offered at $3,800,000 Fully Furnished

Palm Beach Polo • Winding Oaks: Totally r enovated one of a kind Tuscan style 4Br plus large office, 4Ba, 2 half bath Home. 1 Br guest apartment over 2 car garage plus golf cart.

Koi ponds leading up to front entrance. Brand new resort style pool and spa over looking tropical garden with lake and golf course view. Offered at $3,400,000

Grand Prix Village: Br and new r emar kable constr uction.

This 20 stall barn is hacking distance to Palm Beach International Equestrian Center. Owner’s lounge with private bath, 2Br grooms quarters. Custom fireplace and outdoor kitchen near the owner’s patio creates a great entertainment area. Offered at $11,500,000

Southfields: This exceptional far m is situated on 5.37 acr es of well-maintained grounds. Property includes 2 barns with a total of 38 stalls. There is a large ring with all-weather footing, and a second ring for lunging. The property also has access to an exercise track. There is plenty of living space with two 2bedroom apartments plus staff quarters. Offered at $4,350,000

Carol A. Sollak, P.A. • Phone +1 561-818-9476 • Fax +1 561-791-2221 www.carolsollak.evusa.com • Wellington/Palm Beach, Florida • Carol.Sollak@evusa.com

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by Erin Gilmore

Farewell, Sapphire Sapphire’s untimely passing further proved the indelible impact the great mare left on the sport of show jumping. When the news broke that she had taken her final breath on the evening of June 21, 2014, the horse world collectively mourned, paid tribute, and in sadness remembered the era in which she reigned as the queen bee of show jumping.

There’s little to add to what’s already been written about the iconic, liver chestnut, Belgian warmblood, who succumbed to complications from colic at the age of 19. In death, Sapphire was cheated of the ultimate prize that she’d so earned; a long and healthy retirement spent loafing in green pastures.

She jumped her final jump in 2012, and was retired amid great fanfare at that year’s edition of The Devon Horse Show. But two years of rest wasn’t nearly enough reward for the many gifts Sapphire bestowed on American show jumping.

With McLain Ward, Sapphire wrote her way into show jumping history with a long list of accolades.

She earned Olympic team gold, twice (Athens 2004, Hong Kong 2008), team silver at the 2006 FEI World Equestrian Games, and countless grand prix victories, including but far from limited to: the 2008 American Invitational, the 2009 $928,501 CN International at Spruce Meadows, the Pfizer $1 Million Grand Prix in 2010, the 2008 and 2010 $100,000 President’s Cup at the Washington International Horse Show, and the 2010 Grand Prix of Rome.

For her team at Castle Hill Farm in Brewster, NY, there will never be another Sapphire. For show jumping fans who witnessed her seven-year reign over the sport, there will never be another Sapphire. A horse of comparable talent may come along again one day, but it will be a rare animal to equal her larger-than-life presence, when she so calmly passed through ingates all around the world, grew wings, and flew.

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Sandsablaze Kimberly Gatto

160 pages | $15.47 on Amazon

The brand new book Sandsablaze,

by Kimberly Gatto, pays due deference to the amazing partnership between rider Buddy Brown and one of the greatest American Thoroughbreds of the past century. Their achievement, which will probably never be repeated, demonstrates an equine versatility that is 100 percent unheard of in today’s horse world. Together, Buddy and Sandsablaze traveled the path from equitation medal finals to Olympic Games, with epic grand prix victories and even a puissance win along the way.

In 1973, Buddy and Sandsablaze won the AHSA (now USEF) Medal Finals. The very next year, they won the Grand Prix of Ireland, an explosive international debut for a teenage rider and his equitation horse, and from there, Sandsablaze and Brown represented the United States Equestrian Team in multiple Nations Cups, the 1976 Olympic Games, and the 1979 Pan Am Games.

Sandsablaze chronicles this journey with meticulous accuracy, opening a window into the annuls of American show jumping. Brown, who continues to train horses and riders with his wife, Vanessa Brown at their Derby Hill Farm in Palo Alto, CA, was honored when a book about his most memorable horse came together. H&S caught up with Brown to find out more about their partnership, and how the book came to be.

Horse & Style: How did this book happen?

Buddy Brown: It actually kind of happened by accident. I’ve told the story a thousand of times to people and, it’s been said that I should write a book about it. But I never got organized to write one myself, and last spring Kim called me about doing short stories on Thoroughbreds in the ‘70s. I said to her, ‘do you want the Reader’s Digest version of Sandsablaze, or the story behind the story?’

I asked her if she’d be interested in writing a book about Sandsablaze, and she immediately said yes.

H&S: How involved were you with the process when the book was being written?

BB: Kim and I communicated through calls and email while she was writing the book. She gets a ton of credit for all the research she did; she found out things about Sandsablaze that I didn’t even know! It was a labor of love for both of us. I also have to give my dad my a lot of credit; he is 82 years old and he was able to recall some of the things from those days that I couldn’t remember. I’m very pleased with how it all turned out.

H&S: What single thing do you remember most about the years between 1973 and '79?

BB: Well, the biggest thing that Sandsablaze represented to me was that he and I did so many firsts together. Our first medal finals, first junior jumpers, my first good ribbon in a grand prix. To me, those seven years, represented my molding as a horsemen and as a rider. In going to Europe and things like that, I proved to myself and to him that we belonged there.

H&S: What lessons from that time did you carry forward with you for your career?

BB: With him, and with all horses since then, I try not to give up on them. If you put the time in and teach your horse, and allow them to learn and progress, there’s an amazing bond that develops. He and I didn’t have anything else except for each other, so we kept pursuing it.

To this day I try to deal with every horse as an individual. Sandsablaze was an individual who meant so much to me, and he still means a lot to me, to this day. He was the biggest part of my education.

Top: Buddy and Sandsablaze competing at the Lake Placid Horse Show in 1977. The Olympic veterans entered a 4’6” hunter classic to give Sandsablaze, who was coming back from a minor injury, a low-key entry back into the ring.

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“Charon, this little black stallion that I did in the junior jumpers and Young Riders. Michael Hannigan owned him. Charon taught me to ride and feel from my lower leg. If you hand steered him, it wasn’t going to happen! He’s passed (away) now, but he taught me a lot.”

Matt Sereni, Sterling View Farm, Mountain View, CA “I think, my horse Nomograaf. I learned a lot – he took me from doing national standard grands prix all the way to the World Cup level, and gave me the confidence I needed to compete at that level. He was amazing!”

Allison Kroff, Kroff Stables, Scottsdale, AZ “I have had so many good horses in my career, that I have only learned to listen to each horse and they will tell you how they like to be ridden. The only thing that counts in show jumping is a clear round. If you listen carefully, the horse will tell you how to go. I have had so many different horses. I learned a lot from Royal Flush, but all horses tell me something. You will learn from any horse if you are willing to listen.”

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“I have learned the most from a horse named Acclaim. There were a lot of circumstances: he came to me in a crucial point in my life, and he was a bit of a rogue. They couldn’t get him around the ring, but kept trying for three years because he was incredibly well-bred. I learned from him as I got him to do it and he became a very successful in the First and Second Years, and the Small Juniors. You can learn so much from a horse like that. What I learned was that horses can change, and I learned how much they can change when you take the time to work with them.”

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Theo

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As they shed their junior identity and move into the professional ranks, a young star always transitions with a period of reinventing oneself.

So it goes for 21-year-old Theo Boris, who caught eyes and captured equitation titles aplenty during his junior career.

Wisely, Boris moved to Europe soon after he closed the books on his junior career, and spent time training with Dutchman Reolof Bril in The Netherlands. He loved the feeling of the sport in Europe, and made it his goal to bring that experience back to the U.S. Boris is a California native with Israeli heritage; he plans to ride under the Israeli flag, and hopefully, represent Israel internationally one day. He recently opened his own business, St. Emilion Farm in Moorpark, CA. It’s a small stable for now, one that Boris hopes to grow into a thriving business, while developing horses for the future.

Horse & Style: Describe your riding style: Theo Boris: I like to keep things classical and

sporty. I like both my EuroStar breeches; they are very comfortable and lasting, and my breeches by BR from Holland, along with BR shirts.

H&S: Do you wear anything for good luck?

TB: I do not wear anything for good luck, or have any rituals. I like to have my boots cleaned and polished, and make sure my horse is turned out to the highest standard.

H&S: What are your favorite equestrian brands?

TB: I like different brands for different things. For breeches and clothing I like Euro Star and BR. For tack and equipment, I like Dyon from Belgium, and Trust Equestrian. For boots I like Vogels and Filli Fabri from Italy.

H&S: Does your family support your interest in the sport?

TB: My father introduced me to horses from an early age. I was hooked and never looked back. I am the youngest of five children. Our family is all over the place, all over the world. We stay very close always talking on the phone. My father and mother are important people in my life. They guide me through difficult situations, and always give me great advice and wisdom to set me up to make my own decision.

H&S: Of your biggest accomplishments as a rider, which one are you most proud of, and why?

TB: My biggest accomplishment as a rider was the success I had as a junior rider in the equitation, and

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arriving at grand prix level after that. I believe the most important successes were my experiences gained through training with different people.

H&S: Tell us about your new business, St. Emilion Farms.

TB: The barn is located in Moorpark, and we now have eight horses in the stable, and are growing. My goal is to import horses from Europe, and make them available here so that people do not need to make the risk of flying them over and not having it be what they expected. I am looking to bring in clinicians, ranging from vets, dressage trainers, jumping trainers from all over the world to continue the education. Through this, the sport can only get better.

H&S: How did working in Europe influence you?

TB: I worked in Holland, Germany, Belgium and France. Basically you have to just work very hard. The horses get out a lot, the level is really high, so you need to be detail oriented and ready to do whatever it takes. There are no shortcuts to stable management and hard work.

These experiences have definitely formed me, and have showed me that you can never stop learning and getting better.

H&S: If you weren’t a rider, what would your dream profession be?

TB: Horses are the only thing for me.

Life is not long enough to do too many different things!

H&S: Who has been the most influential in your riding career?

TB: I cannot say one person has influenced me the most; I have been lucky to work with great horsemen and horsewomen in the USA and in Europe. They each taught me important lessons, and all contributed enormously in creating a foundation for me to learn and continue learning. As a young professional, there is something new to learn every day.

H&S: What advice do you have for other, ambitious young riders?

TB: My advice for a younger rider (and I say this lightly because I still am a young rider,) is that you need to find a stable that will allow you to work, and as you work hard you will get more opportunities.

This is something that I believe to be true; luck is created through hard work. When the question is brought up about if the hunters, equitation, or jumpers are best, I always think that riding a horse is always the same. No matter the discipline, good riding is classical riding.

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In equestrian sport, but also in many other sports and professions that require them, helmets and sunglasses are common, everyday pieces of equipment. But ask anyone who pairs both for hours on end, and they’ll tell you that if their helmet causes their sunglasses to pinch, or vice versa, it can quite literally be a major headache.

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Paul O’Shea On a hot streak but keeping a low profile – Irish showjumper Paul O’Shea, 37, is a bit of an anomaly. In working with some of the top owners and riders in the industry, O’Shea combines a can-do attitude with the notion of living in the moment and is enjoying some amazing results. Just this past June, O’Shea added the $100,000 Wells Fargo Grand Prix of Devon with Primo De Revel, and the $75,000 Upperville Jumper Classic with Skara Glen’s Sienna to his wining resume. A native of Limerick, Ireland, O’Shea now is based in the States, but he makes no bones about it – the equestrian world is what he calls home.

There may be a bit of the luck of the Irish involved here, but, in O’Shea’s situation, that’s only if “luck” is defined as hard work meeting opportunity. If that’s the case, then O’Shea is one lucky guy. After starting his own business in Ireland, O’Shea made the leap to ride for show jumping hall of famer, Harry Gill, outside Philadelphia before taking the reins for Skara Glen Stables in Wellington, Florida, and adding several other current rides to his name. With all the guts of a brazen pony rider harnessed into a brilliant display of finesse in the tack, it’s plain to see why O’Shea’s name has a way of showing up at the top of the scoreboard time and again.

Horse&Style: You came to the States a few years back. After a few years under your belt – how has it been?

Paul O’Shea: Yes, I got here in 2010 and it’s been great. I really love it. Everyone has been so nice from the very start. My wife Siobhan has been with me, and it’s been a great experience.

H&S: Are you able to get back to Europe often?

PO: The rest of my family is still in Ireland and I make it back about once a year or so. But with shows running year-round it’s hard to make it back much more than that.

H&S: What was it like growing up in Ireland with a horse family?

PO: My father was a farmer and he started to keep a few horses when I was eight or nine, and I started riding. I hunted a lot as a child and I really enjoyed that.

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it was very special. I probably didn’t realize going down there what a big show and atmosphere it was – I kind of just had to experience it and both horses did fantastic. They really grew and learned a lot.

H&S: Winning is always sweet, but it’s the behind the scenes moments that add up to get you there. What does your day-to-day look like?

PO: Day-to-day is basically riding, taking care of the horses and planning. There isn’t that much more to it. I enjoy the training and bringing along the young horses. I get a kick out of that part.

H&S: What are your plans for the rest of the year?

PO: We’re going to Silver Oak, the Hamptons and the American Gold Cup. We will probably do a show or two after that before heading back down to Florida, where the horses will have a break.

H&S: When Harry Gill asked you to come to the USA and ride for him did you have any hesitation?

PO: I really had to think about it a lot. Things were going better than ever for me at the time in Ireland. But the opportunity came up and I decided to come over and meet Harry and Sherry and it was then that I decided to make the leap. I’m glad I did it. They were very nice to me and it was a good start to get.

H&S: What qualities do you admire most in a rider?

PO: Definitely just somebody who can get the most out of their horse in a sympathetic way.

H&S: And, what about in a horse?

PO: The mind is the most important thing. A lot of times, a good horse can have a good mind in the ring but can be very special to work with outside the ring. So, it doesn’t bother me if they need more attention, as long as when they go in the ring they want to really try for you.

H&S: What can you tell us about your long-term professional goals?

PO: For sure I would love to go to the World Championships and Olympics.

H&S: And in more recent news, you’re definitely on a hot streak. How do you keep yourself in the groove?

PO: Obviously it’s a lot easier when things are going well. But in general,

H&S: What defines the ultimate in style for you (after all, you did just win most stylish ride at Devon!)

PO: Someone with a classical jumping position. McLain, Beezie and Kent have the most classical jumping positions in the world, in my opinion. I’m trying to improve my own jumping position but I have a long way to go!

H&S: Do you have any superstitions?

PO: I am not superstitious, but I do have a belief that if I’m not

I don’t have to motivate myself. I really enjoy the shows and producing the horses. I don’t find it hard to get up in the morning and get going. I love what I do!

doing my best then the show won’t go well.

H&S: To win the first time out at Devon and edge out McLain from having

Previous page: O’Shea pilots River Dance Semilly in the $75,000 Devoucoux Grand Prix at the Lake Placid Horse Show in late June.

a three-peat win is impressive! What was it like?

PO: The show started-off kind of funny actually. I went to get up on Riverdance, he spooked and I fell off. Normally he’s very sensible but there was definitely a lot more going on with the carriages and Hackney horses than you would get at a normal show. But the week got better and

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Where else could the story of Joules begin but in a small market town in the center of England? Tom Joules (pictured above) grew up in Market Harborough, a place with strong values in farming and a large equestrian community.

His late mother, who was always the “best dressed woman around,” sparked his interest in fashion and design, and his father taught him well in the areas of retail and business savvy. It was this combination that equipped Joules to launch a lifestyle brand that is now recognizable far beyond the United Kingdom.

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Joules Mens Lockhart jacket; Joules Womens Cowdray Coastal Jumper in navy

The youngest of four children, Joules grew up in an active, outdoor environment. “My summers consisted of playing cricket and fishing, while my winters were spent playing rugby and following the hunt,” he says. His riding has been a lifelong, yet casual pursuit; today he owns a top eventer, and a hunter chaser that races over fences.

was in “traditional” shades of green and brown from brands that were “run by fuddy duddy folk.”

His father, a businessman, had started the Joules brand in the 1980s.

But it was Tom who began designing colorful polo shirts in 1994 and selling them under the family brand, alongside other brands and riding equipment he carried as a vendor at the various countryside, equestrian events. “I learnt my trade at local events in and around my hometown,” he explains.

He was close to his customer, which gave him the insight into understanding their needs. “It has always been about giving them cool products, which suit their lifestyle.”

F A S H I O N F O R WA R D F O R T H E E Q U E S T R I A N S E T And as he listened to the needs of his customers, he realized that there was an opening in the market for more fashion-forward clothing for the equestrian set. “There was a need to give classics a twist. I couldn’t buy products from other brands that suited my customers’ lifestyles, and that was how (the current) Joules was born.”

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“Who said equestrian people could only wear boring colors?” Joules asks. “They are very colorful characters!”

A C L O U D A N D I T S S I LV E R L I N I N G In 2001, Joules was still operating his trade stand at rural events throughout England. Also running production on Joules clothing, he re-mortgaged his house to place an order in China. But before the production run was completed, the foot-and-mouth outbreak struck the United Kingdom. The disease epidemic affected livestock and shut down travel throughout the country, especially the affected rural lands.

Suddenly, Joules found himself without the means to sell to his market, as country shows were cancelled and roads were blocked.

“At one point, if someone had offered me a quid for each item I’d have taken it,” Joules told UK publication Startups in 2006. “But it was a good time for new products. The established brands had become

complacent, were expensive and weren’t releasing new ranges.”

On the bright side, Joules had cultivated enough of a mailing list of customers to continue a source of revenue through mail orders -- the precursor to online shopping. He also took advantage of a grant from the UK government to diversify his business, looking beyond the equestrian market to make it more about mainstream, lifestyle fashion.

This switch in gears enabled Joules to expand his collections and offerings. And when he shopped around his samples and design concepts to stores, retailers showed interest and many decided to stock Joules. Shortly after, he opened his own brick-andmortar in his hometown (next door to his father’s café).

"If it wasn't for foot-and-mouth I wouldn't have so radically changed the business," Joules admits. "I would probably still be just another trade stand going to the shows and events and wouldn't be the brand I am today."

SUCCESS IN THE NUMBERS When Joules realized that he had a strong customer base and a growing list of retailers, he made the practical business decision to open his own manufacturing business. This move allowed him to competitively price his products against competing brands.

“Margin is our key and there’s a lot larger companies could learn from us,” Joules explains. “We look at the product and think, ‘what realistically will people pay for this?’ Then we work backwards allowing for the shop’s cut, the seller agent’s cut, the manufacturing and see if it works. Too many people make it first then find they can’t get the price they wanted.”

It’s not only about price and profit for Joules. The brand’s priority on quality affects the price and its limitations on how low it can go. But because the manufacturing costs are directly managed in-house, Joules is able to offer more than the competition.

“I was able to offer better quality than local shops, at good value,” Joules says. “The design and color elements were added at a later stage and evolution of the Joules brand.”

The value afforded by the savvy business decisions also plays a factor in developing Joules’ mass-market

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appeal. "Joules is wholesome, it's genuinely good value, it reminds people of happy days out and weekends, it stands for everything that's important to me, everything that's lovely about time off," Joules effuses.

But Joules alone couldn’t achieve as much growth as the brand has had, just on his own. The £90 million business has brought on investors—most recently, private equity firm Lloyds Development Capital at the end of last year.

The extra financial help went toward expanding the eCommerce side of the business and continuing the development of overseas markets, particularly in the USA, Germany and Asia. It also supported the expansion of products into new categories that include bed, bath, kitchen and garden.

THE LEAP ACROSS THE POND It was the polo shirt that first made waves in equestrian fashion circles in the US, especially in the summer of 2008. The bold, color-blocked colors with the large number “3” emblazoned onto the backs stood out across schooling rings and horse shows, alike.

The fad quickly phased out, but English-style riders were successfully

exposed to the brand known for loud colors and fun prints. And instead of looking to the brand for clothes to wear while riding, the American customer shifted to sourcing durable yet chic Wellies, blouses with playful horse prints, and tweed jackets from the brand.

(Ironically, the plain polos from Joules remain popular at the barn.)

“In the UK, (Joules is) far more mainstream with equestrian being the heritage. It’s great that America has picked up on the sports side first, because that’s how it started in the UK. We have already started selling a lot more into contemporary accounts in the US,” Tom says.

And in the same vein, American riders shouldn’t expect to find Joules breeches or other riding apparel on the shelves: “Style, color, print and function are the core elements of the brand and stand as a huge importance to all areas of the company. But the misconception is that (Joules is) technical. Joules keeps people warm and dry with fashion coming first. The color palettes are well thought-out and researched. The design process is very in depth as well. Joules has invested very heavily in these areas and will continued to do so in seasons to come. We don’t change or adapt for a country. America gets us better than some of our neighbors -- you guys are fun-loving and are not afraid to wear color.”

Joules has yet to capture the mainstream market in America. But slowly and surely, the crossover presence from equestrian sports into everyday fashion is happening. The jackets, dresses and jeans seamlessly fit into a non-rider’s closet -- which makes the clothing all the more appealing for riders to wear off their horses.

And that works for Joules, whose goal all along was to play to an equestrian crowd that has embraced its fashion credentials. In that, Tom Joules is succeeding where he started.

We don’t change or adapt for a country.

America gets us better than some of our neighbors - you guys are fun-

loving and are not afraid to wear color.

The classic Joules Wellie in French Navy Stripe, Fall 2014 collection

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ILLUMINATING

Tiffany Foster It is 8:00am in a field in Calgary, Canada, and a horde of mosquitoes are descending upon Tiffany Foster. She’s not exactly wearing riding clothes, but she gamely hangs onto the horse she’s holding, who isn’t very happy about the sudden attack.

Fly spray is called for, and after a thorough covering, the horse settles down, and Foster stops swatting at her legs, joking that she always spends her Thursday mornings standing in fields for a photoshoot, wearing a dress.

At 5’8” tall, with stunning blue eyes and shoulder-length blond hair, Foster looks every ounce the part as an impromptu model for Joules, the subject of this issue’s Behind the Brand cover story (page XX.) Foster makes a fitting cover story herself; the 30-year-old rider with the bright, friendly smile has steadily risen up the ranks since she made her first international appearance on Team

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Canada’s Show Jumping Team in 2011. Originally from Vancouver, British Columbia, Foster began her career at Thunderbird Show Stables in Langley, BC before going to work for Olympic gold medalist Eric Lamaze in 2006. That move was the beginning of a lasting relationship with Lamaze, who is a close friend and business partner; with his Torrey Pines Stables, where Foster is a head trainer; and with Artisan Farms and the Ziegler family, who own most of the horses that Foster rides.

With the support of Artisan Farms, Foster rocketed from national Canadian trainer to international grand prix rider at lightening speed. Together, Foster and Artisan Farms own the horse who is – somewhat willingly – participating in our photoshoot: Southwind VDL, a huge, chestnut, 15-year-old Dutch Warmblood gelding by Baloubet de Rouet.

Southwind is one of five absolutely stunning grand prix horses that Foster has the ride on, including Victor, her London Olympic Games partner, and more recently, the famous Tripple X, formerly the mount of Great Britain’s Ben Maher.

READY FOR MORE FIRSTS This year, Foster has enjoyed top grand prix finishes and wins in three countries, beginning her season in Wellington, Florida before competing on the spring, five-star circuit in Europe and at the Spruce Meadows summer tournaments. It’s been her best year yet, actually, and she’s now ranked 44th in the world on the Longines FEI Jumping Rankings.

The 30-year-old rider with the bright, friendly smile has steadily risen up the ranks since she made her first international appearance on Team Canada’s Show Jumping Team in 2011.

At press time, Foster was competing at the CHIO Aachen, Germany, where Canada was to field a team for the first time in 18 years. For Foster, it was her first time competing at the legendary show. She felt confident, coming-off four great weeks competing at Spruce Meadows, and she is already looking forward to representing Canada in August’s Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, in Normandy, France.

For a rider who’s just barely crested 30 (her birthday was on July 24th), she’s already weathered her fair share of ups and downs. A not-so-faint scar on her back echoes the straight line of her spinal cord; in 2008 she broke her back from a fall while schooling at home, and now has a permanent reminder of the surgery that repaired her fractured vertebrae.

And her elation at being named to the 2012 Canadian Olympic Team was quickly replaced with utter heartbreak when, after Round 1, she fell victim to an arguably unjust ruling of the FEI’s hypersensitivity rule, preventing her and her horse Victor from moving on in the competition.

In the two years since then, Foster has gained enough healthy perspective to joke about the incident. She’s proven via her riding that her place on

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that Olympic team was no fluke, and she’s hungry for more championship spots on Team Canada. Just this year, she helped Canada earn two Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup victories, assuring them a spot at the Nations Cup Final in Barcelona, Spain this September.

NO VETERAN, NO ROOKIE “I don’t feel like a veteran, but I definitely have enough experience to go feeling really prepared,” she says. “When I went to the Olympics I’d jumped a few five star classes, and the grand prix here (at Spruce) and in Florida, but it’s not really the same. Now I’ve spent the last two years in Europe jumping really big classes every weekend. I’m doing what everybody else is doing.”

There’s no arguing that Foster has more than earned her place as one of Canada’s leading show jumpers. That said, if she ever decides to give it all up, she could have her choice of careers.

Not only is she a natural as a Joules model, she has a talented eye for interior design, most recently evidenced by Lamaze’s gorgeous new contemporary Palm Beach, FL condo, which Foster single-handedly decorated as “something fun to do” between competing in five-star shows on two continents. The

Foster from Head to Toe Tiffany Foster’s partnership with Winston Equestrian lends itself well to the green, white and black of Artisan Farms, and her style, not to mention her equipment in the ring is always sharp, classy and functional:

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The non-stop schedule is part and parcel of her busy, global lifestyle. Despite a minute-to-minute schedule, Foster emanated an easy, friendly confidence while she was brushing away mosquitoes and reassuring Southwind first thing in the morning in that field in Calgary. She would continue her morning by showing young horses at Spruce Meadows, and end the day an ocean away, in Belgium, after catching a flight back to Europe. It’s all in a day’s work for Foster, whose “office” often means standing shoulder to shoulder with the stars of Canadian show jumping. But then again, she’s now a star in her own right, one that’s still rising.

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by Alexa Pessoa

The Great Crowd Debate

Visit the CHIO Aachen World Equestrian Festival in Germany every July and you can count yourself among many thousands of ticketed spectators who come to the show on a Sunday just to see horses jump. Known as the pinnacle of show jumping competition, Aachen draws thousands of genuine show jumping fans.

For a rider, the atmosphere is simply electrifying.

Being in front of such a massive crowd brings adrenaline levels to a whole new level.

How is it that show jumping seems to be so marketable in Europe, and yet in America we struggle to fill the seats? In America, our shows tend to be filled with owners, parents, friends and of course exhibitors. But at Aachen, there are the participants in the grand prix, plus a few companions and the rest of the thousands of people are actual spectators. Not to mention the thousands more who are watching the live coverage from home. This scenario repeats itself at shows all around Europe, which always draw fantastic crowds.

AN APPEALING EVENT It’s not a new argument, this comparison between spectator interest, yet the relevance continues, as it is the fundamental difference between American and European show jumping. High interest in the sport makes it much easier to balance the budget of the show.

Televising the Grand Prix to potentially millions of viewers worldwide makes for a much more appealing event for sponsors.

In America, our sport is perceived as elitist, and we are up against so many other sports to compete with. Baseball. Basketball. Football.

The list goes on and show jumping is nowhere near the top.

CREATING A BETTER PRODUCT My interest in this matter was reignited by the news that American business tycoon Frank McCourt had purchased a 50 percent stake in the Longines Global Champions Tour in June. McCourt famously sold the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2012 for a record $2.15 billion.

Although he seems to be a relative newcomer to show jumping, McCourt has high hopes of bringing the LGCT to at least one new stop in America, and expanding the tour more thoroughly into the Middle East and Asia.

I am very interested to see where this goes. As a regular competitor on the LGCT, I can say that the shows are without a doubt, top notch. If McCourt was looking for the most prestigious tour in show jumping, he definitely found it. My question now is how to translate that to the American market. An interesting reference will be to see how the new Los Angeles Masters is recieved (September 25-28th

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at the Los Angeles Convention Center). Owned and operated by the management company EEM World, the five-star Masters shows in Europe and Hong Kong have been a terrific success, and will now take on a new market in America.

In my research on McCourt’s LGCT purchase, I came across a particularily negative article in The Los Angeles Times which referred to “horse jumping” as “hoity-toity” and used the word “sport” in quotation marks to poke fun. It is safe to say that the author’s perception of the sport is shared by most Americans.

Could this change if a really high level event were brought to America and packaged correctly to draw-in a television audience? LGCT founder Jan Tops has created a great product in the LGCT by only televising the best 18 riders, who return for the second round and the jump off. It keeps the broadcast exciting and concise. McCourt empasized that the sport is extremely “telegenic” and that he will strive to bring show jumping to a larger audience. Hopefully, with his know how and sporting connections, the LGCT will find itself a profitable home in the good old US A. There is certainly no way around the fact that the sport requires a tremendous budget, especially at that level. But, what we need to emphasize to those watching is the fun and excitement of the actual event. No one is asking you to buy a horse...just a ticket.

Writer ALEXA PESSOA, an amateur rider and business owner, is profiled on page 6.

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AliWolff “I just turned 25 two days ago,” says Ali Wolff, trepidation creeping in her voice. The notion of having lived for an entire quarter-century takes some getting used to, but this is one rider who has made the most of her first 25 years. The Columbus, Ohio native has been on the fast track to the top levels of show jumping since she was a child rider, and as she leans back in her chair to stare out over an empty arena, it’s clear that she feels she’s just getting started.

With a full competition year that takes her from Wellington, Florida to Spruce Meadows, Canada and many points in between, Wolff does not get to spend much time in her hometown.

But each September, she makes every effort to attend and compete in the $150,000 New Albany Classic Invitational Grand Prix and Family Day, in New Albany, Ohio. The one-day class is an enormous draw for the surrounding community, and Wolff loves the attention that, at least for one day, show jumping gets in a region where Quarter Horses and Western saddles tend to be more common. Find out who influenced this promising grand prix rider and set her on the right path, how she balances school and riding, and how she feels about the imminent step into the professional ranks.

Horse & Style: What were your early days with horses like?

Ali Wolff: I’ve been riding since I was five. I grew up riding at some Western place, where I was the only one who brought my English saddle. Then I moved over to Pam Graham, who was my first major trainer. And then she actually recommended me to Anne Kursinski when I was 13-years-old. So then I grew up with Anne, Anne gave me to George, George gave me to Chris Kappler, and then I moved to Michele Grubb. I’ve been with Michele for 11 years now.

H&S: That’s quite a resume. What was it like training with such icons of the sport?

AW: Pam was the one who set me up with Anne, and I really have her to thank for starting me on the right path. When the opportunity came to go work with Anne, I really didn’t want to, I was so nervous, but I made myself do it. Then, Anne knew that George only had a few more years before he either retired or became the chef, so she sent me to him.

H&S: And how was it, training with George in those days?

AW: It was definitely something! I had the time of my life with him. He is just

fantastic. He’s funny, he’s witty, and he is such a great horseman. He really taught us the basics, from training to maintenance.

He really started our whole program.

H&S: What about Michele, what’s the best part of working with her?

AW: She just knows me so well. She really balances me out. She’s gotten to know my horses and I so well, and she just really understands that horses are not machines, and she really wants to work on the horses as a well-rounded animal.

H&S: How have you handled attending high school and college amongst your busy riding career?

AW: It was tough. Around the Midwest there aren’t many big shows or trainers.

So in my junior year of high school, I decided to transfer to St. Andrews School, which is a boarding school in Boca Raton, Florida, so that I could be closer to Michele and show. Then, I kind of bounced around to different colleges and universities, but maintaining college and riding was kind of hard. Just now, I am finishing my last two classes now, and then I will be done.

I finished online with Lynn University. I’ll have a degree in business administration with a concentration in entrepreneurship.

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H&S: It would have been easy to quit and not finish college, why was it important to you to stick it out?

AW: I believe it’s important to have a well-rounded sense of personality, and just be a well-rounded person. I would always urge people to go to school. For me, it ties into the fact that I’m probably going to be starting a business in the next couple of years, and I would like to have a degree and not to just rely on my horse sense.

H&S: Speaking of starting a business, what’s your plan on making the big transition from amateur to professional?

AW: I want to finish school, and then I’ll assess. It almost scares me, going professional. I know I’m going to be doing horses all my life, but it’s a whole new level of commitment.

H&S: Describe your horses, and where you’re going with them.

AW: I have a young string of horses. Six or seven years ago, I had an experienced group of horses, but ever since then I’ve been working on getting young horses, and have been building my string back up because my older ones have all retired. It’s been a process, it’s been fun, and I’m so excited to get back in there at the bigger levels. I have three nine-year-olds, who are all very super promising; an eight-yearold, and I still have my old, trusty reliable 21-year-old, Lanoo. He just won the $20,000 Junior/Amateur Classic at Spruce in July! He’s been my steady Eddie, my first grand prix horse. My nine-year-old, Casall, he’s the one who really stepped up for me. We’ve had him since he was seven, and we really just hoped he’d be a sales horse for junior/ amateurs. And then he just kept slowly rising. We had no idea he could do this. He’s a bit quirky and that makes him good.

H&S: The New Albany Classic, in New Albany, OH has played a significant role in your career. How has it felt to ride in the class?

AW: I got my first invite when I was 17 or 18, and it was so nerve

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wracking. When you’re in there with Kent and McLain, it’s just overwhelming. And then your whole family is there, all your schoolmates and everything like that, so I was a wreck. I had done some smaller grands prix before, but nothing that big. Lanoo and I had maybe two down our first year, and I have steadily worked my way up the ranks every year since. I support New Albany as much as possible. It’s my backyard. It’s literally the only horse show in my area, it’s bringing show jumping to Columbus, and they’re doing such a great job.

H&S: What’s the toughest part of what you do every day?

AW: It’s just such a humbling sport. When you’re at a horse show, when you have a bad day, the toughest part is going back the next day.

H&S: You mentioned that your family isn’t into horses. How do they support you?

AW: They have always been so supportive; I’ve been so lucky. We moved in 2009 to go build a barn with the house so that I would have it right on the property. They did that just for me. It was a huge commitment, and it meant everything to me.

I actually have a cousin, Ellie Crane, who is a three-day eventer. She is trying to aim for the Rolex next year. She’s based in Ocala, and she’s in the same boat as me, where she’s bringing the young ones along right now. We have a lot in common; but it’s just funny that we’re never in the same place!

Previous page: Wolff and Casall compete in the $83,000 Investors Group Cup at the Spruce Meadows Pan American Tournament.

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Royal Charter You’ve probably heard it said, “when you know, you know.”

Tammy Burgin can attest to the truth in that statement, because when she laid eyes on Telynau Royal Charter, she turned to her mother and said, “Mom, this is exactly what I’m looking for.”

It was in May of 1999 that Burgin traveled to the renowned Telynau Stud in Wales at the tail end of a business trip on which she’d accompanied her mother to London. She was in need of another pony stallion to take Welsh pony breeding program at Farmore Farms in Galt, California to the next level.

In February she started researching bloodlines, targeted what she was looking for, and hired an agent.

“I was looking for something under the age of two, and a colt of course. But by the time we got there in May, their colt crop had already been sold,” recalls Burgin.

Of the young ponies who had already been accounted for, Burgin and her mother had seen a filly and a colt that they liked and were

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both by Telynau Royal Charter (Eyarth Rio - Geufronuchaf Miss Royal). Shortly after that, they saw “Charter” in the flesh for the first time, and that’s when Burgin had her moment.

“I knew he wasn’t for sale and there was no way possible to buy something like that. But he came out of the stall - and he’s gorgeous, I mean, just stunning. And so sweet,” says Burgin, noting that her mother even inquired on purchasing one of Charter’s full sisters.

“But David (Jones, one of the owners of Telynau Stud) said, ‘this is our best cross, and we keep all of them.’ But in our country, everything has a price.”

They left Telynau Stud and toured other farms, and went to shows in the region. There were dozens of wonderful ponies, but Burgin still came up short - again and again.

“Once you see something like him, you’re always comparing,” says Burgin of Charter. “Finally, our agent said to us, ‘you have to start looking outside your vision. You’re so focused on the stallion you can’t have that you’re not taking into consideration any of these other ponies’.”

“I started talking. I said I had two stallions in the U.S., a father and a son and the father was a really nice pony but so was the son and as long as the father was alive, the son never got his chance to shine. So I explained that to David and Geraint.

Charter’s never going to get his true place at Telynau with his father here and breeding.

I said we would bring Charter to the U.S. and promote him.

And in promoting him, we’ll be promoting Telynau Stud also.”

“He’s won every stallion award there is with WPCSA (Welsh Pony and Cob Society of America), as well as the sire award. His get have over 25,000 points in both the purebred and half-Welsh. There’s no other stallion that’s ever done that,” Burgin says. Charter was also the USEF Leading Pony Hunter Breeding Sire from 2010-2013.

He has the best temperament.

He’s absolutely the most trainable animal you’ve ever seen.

After a long and successful show career, Burgin retired Charter from the show ring after he won double Supreme at the 2004 American National Welsh Show along with Hunter and English Pleasure Division Championships.

Burgin remembers that when she accepted the high price put forth by Jones and Thomas for Charter, Jones started crying. “I think they thought that the price they named—I wouldn’t take it. It was just silly money to them,” she recalls.

However, Charter didn’t completely retire from competition. Two different circumstances gave cause to bring the veteran back into the ring—and both times, he excelled. The first time was last September, and was prompted by Tammy’s mother, Linda.

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“In 2008, she was diagnosed with brain cancer.

She’s still with us to this day, and last summer she wanted to go with me to the American Welsh National show in Tulsa, Oklahoma,” Tammy says. “She picked a show string for me to take, some of which I hadn’t shown for years. Charter was one of them.” There, at age 20, Charter won Grand Champion Section B stallion at age 20, and was Division Champion Hunter with junior rider Jorja Jones of Mississippi.

Charter arrived in California in the late summer of 1999, an unbroken six-year-old, but Burgin made easy work of turning Charter into a champion. “He was so kind,” she says. “He has the best temperament. He’s absolutely the most trainable animal you’ve ever seen.”

Because of rules implemented by both the USEF and Welsh Pony and Cob Society of America (WPSCA), Burgin was the one who showed Charter, since juniors are not allowed to show stallions. Charter’s performance in the show ring delivered the results Burgin had sold Jones and Thomas on a few years before.

“I think there were two other Telynau ponies in the U.S. when we brought Charter over,” Burgin says. “After we imported him, maybe two years later - we’d been showing him and he’d done really, really well - and I counted 27 Telynau ponies in our country.”

As a breeding stallion, Charter’s offspring are making their own waves. He has champion get in both the breed shows, as well as at USEF Pony Finals. A winner of the 2008 Get of Sire Class at the Devon Horse Show and Country Fair, Charter sired Three Royal Cheers (out of VRF Cheers), who was the 2013 Best Young Pony at Devon, and was named Reserve Best Young Pony there this year.

And at Upperville, VA, a full brother to Three Royal Cheers, Royal Ascot won Best Young Pony and Three Royal Cheers again was Reserve Best Young Pony.

He again came out of retirement in June for an unrated hunter derby at Sonoma Valley Stables in Petaluma, CA. “It was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. This was the first time we’ve ever been able to put him in the hunter world, on their turf, with a junior rider in California,” Burgin says.

15-year-old Sarah Ryan rode him to a reserve finish in the 2’3” derby, competing against 18 other horses and ponies.

At home, Charter leads a quiet life, sometimes giving lessons to children learning to canter, and still breeding some mares.

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So, after this last show, we’re all wondering— will he really get his retirement this time?

“We’ll see,” says Burgin. “Things just keep popping-up and he loves the activity. There’s not really an end to the things he’s capable of doing.”

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You may think of coastal Nicaragua as an unlikely place for the perfect horseback riding adventure, but in this alluring land of lakes, volcanoes and surf, lays a picturesque hacienda containing an equestrian paradise. Rancho Chilamate is the lyrical vision of owner and Canadian transplant Heather van Doorninck, better known as "Blue."

With her cowboy hat and twinkling eyes, she made our family feel at home in her evocative hacienda nestled in the foothills above the small port of San Juan del Sur. Our daughter Zazou, a professional equestrian, chose Nicaragua for a family beach vacation to celebrate her recent graduation from UCLA.

A TRUE ADVENTURE Our family of four stayed at Aqua Nicaragua, located on Playa La Redonda, a secluded cove with discreetly sited, elegantly appointed, organic wood tree houses, inspired

by Big Sur's Post Ranch architecture. The rhythmic sound of the waves at night, the tropical climate, exotic flowers and unsullied beaches give Nicaragua a wild, undiscovered quality. Every day felt like a true adventure.

Appointed with authentic post-colonial pre-Sandanista antiques and distinctively ornate "blue" double doors, the setting at Rancho Chilamate was reminiscent of a Georgia O'Keeffe painting.

My niece, Noelani Anderson, runs ChicaBrava, an adult surf camp in San Juan del Sur. She has lived in Nicaragua for many years, and recommended Blue's ranch for an afternoon of riding. But it was with trepidation that I made the arrangements. Neither my husband nor son is very comfortable on horseback, and Zazou and I ride every day at home, so was this a wise use of our vacation time?

We quickly learned that the answer was an unequivocal "yes." Blue and her competent helpers, British couple Kate and Alexander Spooner, made sure that each of us were appropriately mounted on well-trained, beautifully cared-for horses. We were outfitted in cowboy boots, hats and bandanas and once mounted, embarked on a three-hour, escorted ride over hills and valleys and through working farms. The path culminated in a lush jungle where exotic Howler monkeys lounged above us, breaking into an eerie, primordial serenade punctuated by woofing sounds.

We learned that their ominous howls are so distinctive that director Steven Spielberg recorded them for the soundtrack to the film Jurassic Park.

Opposite page: Zazou Hoffman soaks it all in on a beach ride.

From top: All guests at Rancho Chilamate pose in front of the hacienda’s beautiful, blue double doors; Zazou and I couldn’t get enough of riding along the gorgeous, wide-open beach; Our gracious host, the wonderful Blue van Doorninck; Zazou and I (I’m on the right, head down against the wind), galloping in a for-fun horse race! august/september ·

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An adventure to a developing country such as Nicaragua requires a little more research than booking at a Four Seasons, but the result is far more satisfying.

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BEACH GALLOP After making our way through the jungle, it was a lovely surprise when we emerged from the flora and fauna to a pristine, sun-filled beach edged by gentle waves. Blue encouraged us to gallop along the water’s edge, a shocking notion for me. So many restrictions are placed on "high risk" activities in the USA, that "galloping" had nearly exited my vocabulary.

My horse Capitan perked his ears in a subtle challenge to Zazou's young steed Bandito, as if to say "race?" and away we went. Fast, and I mean fast, but never out of control. No herd mentality limits Blue's horses. My son and husband loped along the beach within their comfort zone, and as we gathered together again, cold Victoria cervezas and homemade tamarind honey nut treats were pulled from the saddlebags for all of us.

The ride and beach excursion was unique because it allowed Zazou and me to share our love of horses with my husband and son. So often they feel excluded from the sport, and it was a delight to enjoy this shared experience in a spectacular setting with new friends. We were also given a glimpse into a past where horses were an integral part of everyday life. Blue says that

most days, half a dozen horses are tethered to her gate. They belong to local farmers who ride down from the hills with sacks of rice and beans to take to market. They leave the horses at Blue's, take their products to market on the bus and return to their home on horseback. It's not unusual to see rough-hewn carts and a pair of oxen on the road and at the beach.

In an effort to heighten awareness of the region, Blue has expanded Rancho Chilamate to accommodate overnight guests. She added hotel style suites overlooking a tiled pool and can host special events. An adventure to a developing country such as Nicaragua requires a little more research than booking at a Four Seasons, but the result is far more satisfying. We got to know a country and a culture, enjoy riding in a spectacular setting, and were privileged with a peek into an agrarian way of life.

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Spruce Meadows Story and photos by Erin Gilmore

You know, it’s true what they say – there is nowhere quite like Spruce Meadows. It is beautiful. It attracts the best of the show jumping world to its arenas. Its past is rich with history. There are multiple, small and large attributes – some of which we will detail in this article – that make this Calgary, Canada mainstay show jumping destination stand apart as a competition venue, in North America, and even the world.

You wouldn’t think that Spruce Meadows could then be described in one word. But, after a week spent studying this hallowed ground, photographing it, enjoying all it has to offer, I say that one word can describe it all.

Peaceful.

Five hundred acres of green lawns, competition fields, and pure relaxing space make Spruce Meadows the most peaceful, high-pressure show jumping competition there is. Through the efforts of the Southern family, the hands-on owners of Spruce Meadows, something distinctly unique has been created in this former farmland 30 minutes outside of the city of Calgary. Now I understand why so many riders are adamant proponents of this place. Now I know why Europeans travel great distances, year after year, to compete here. Now – I get it.

Spruce Meadows simply stands alone.

Every single week of the year, a horse show is put on somewhere in the world.

Large or small, glamorous or not so much, it sometimes seems there are so many that they all blend together.

Not so. For all the endless options out there, a select few horse shows rise above the rest in quality, class and location. It’s those competitions that are coveted, anticipated

for months in advance, and have a spot on every self-respecting equestrian’s horse show bucket list.

What is a Horse Show Bucket List, you ask?

Why, it’s an equestrian destination that fits all the criteria above, and then some. A string of idyllic days that contain the best of the horse world and must be experienced in person, at least once, before you die!

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The Hanoverian breeding program at Spruce Meadows has long been a mainstay of its history and tradition, and is closely tied to the facility’s policy of welcoming one and all to the grounds, 365 days per year (more on that in a minute). It’s important to Spruce Meadows that the visiting public be able to see real live horses at Spruce Meadows, even when there’s no active competition.

Five to ten mares and two Hanoverian stallions call Spruce Meadows home, and the foals produced each

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Linda Southern-Heathcott, whose parents Ron and Margot Southern purchased and constructed Spruce Meadows in 1971, attests that the horses who come to Spruce Meadows are simply happier, and healthier, jumping on grass. Tended to year-round by a small army of groundskeepers, they have perfect footing down to a science. “If you’re riding in a smaller ring, you’re always having to hold and pull as opposed to galloping,” Southern-Heathcott says. “If you see the horses jump here, they jump freer and they’re happier.”

Speaking of the featured class, when a rider wins a competition at Spruce Meadows, whether it’s the 1.10m in the back ring, or the Sunday, FEI-rated 1.60m championship, that rider is honored with an awards presentation and victory gallop. It is deeply important to Spruce Meadows that all competitors feel, and know, that they are important, that the 1.10m rider truly is as important as the grand prix winner. What’s more, every class at Spruce Meadows is sponsored by an actual sponsor, and no effort is overlooked to appropriately thank them for their support of show jumping.

The many bridle paths to ride upon, multiple warm up rings and green lawns where horses are always welcome to graze create an atmosphere that keeps the mental health of the horses in mind at all times. That grass sure tastes good, too.

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year are trained and developed by five resident riders for competition, and eventually for sale. For decades, Spruce Meadows’ popular, “Name the Foal” contest has received thousands of entries each year. The winner earns a trip to the September Masters Week at Spruce Meadows. During the Summer Tournaments, the foals are brought into the arena, usually before the jumpoff of the featured class, and presented to the audience. Squealing, merriment and foalgalloping commence.

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Commentator Ian Allison takes to the field after every FEI class, microphone in hand, to interview the winner and class sponsor. The victory gallop then commences, with all joining in on rhythmic clapping to cheer-on the riders (another Spruce tradition). When they gallop past the show officials, who are always lined-up to watch them pass, victory means that much more.

THE PLAYPEN AND THE SALUTE

Now here is something that you really won’t see anywhere else. They call it the “playpen,” because 39 years ago, when the Southern family started inviting their sponsors into the ring to watch their class, there was an area for them to stand in that was cordoned-off with a white picket fence. Ron Southern jokingly said it looked like a playpen, and the name stuck.

Most Spruce Meadows sponsors come from outside the horse world, and inviting them quite literally

into the middle of the action gives them a deeper understanding of the sport. At some point, the riders began saluting the sponsors, rather that the judge, when they entered the arena. It became a tradition, and Spruce Meadows is now the only venue in the world that has an agreement with the FEI in which the riders are allowed to salute the sponsors. And they do, to a one, before they jump their first jump.

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Ian Millar is easy to spot at horse shows around the world, especially those held in sunny locales. If you’ve never been to Spruce Meadows, you can be forgiven for wondering why Millar, a 10-time Olympian and the hero of Canadian show jumping, is always wearing that big white cowboy hat.

The Time Faults Pub is an unassuming gathering point that serves coffee to riders in the early AM, lunch as the day wanes on, and more than a few adult beverages at night. The plain, wood-framed structure has seen more than its fare share of show jumping legends and notable names pass through its doors, and over the years, the walls have come to bear souvenirs of defeat and the memories of days gone by. In 2004, Lauren Hough was up to earn a $450,000 bonus if she could win the third class in the CN Performance Series. But victory evaded her in the form of one black and yellow plank. Said plank was ceremoniously sawed in half by Hough herself and now hangs above the doorway of Time Faults. It is signed, “-$450,000, All the Best, Thanks for the Ride, Lauren Hough.”

Anyone from Calgary can tell you that the white Stetson is a tradition of the city. Through the years, the white Stetson has come to represent hospitality and friendship, and has become a symbol of the city; there’s even a “white hat ceremony” for visiting dignitaries. What’s more, the white Stetson is a symbol of the Calgary Stampede Rodeo, which is in full force during the summer tournaments. All of this tradition carries over to the show jumpers, where despite there being nary a cow or bronc in sight, a confluence of heads at Spruce are always topped with those wide-brimmed white Stetsons. Protection from the sun is simply an added benefit.

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A PARK, A HORSE PARK

When the land for Spruce Meadows was purchased in 1971, the Southerns built three arenas, the riding hall and two barns. There was not one tree on the property, but nevertheless, Margot Southern insisted on naming it Spruce Meadows, and proceeded to buy 164 spruce trees to plant around the property.

Then, a drought hit and the trees all promptly died. After a bit of research, it was found that the tree you absolutely cannot kill in Alberta is actually the poplar tree. Spruce Meadows

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People who visit Spruce Meadows for the first time have a hard time believing that the facility really is open 365 days per year. That’s many more weeks than the seven, FEI-rated tournament weeks that attract the most attention, and yet, an open door policy has always been the intention of the Southern family. The people of Calgary are always welcome to visit the Spruce Meadows’ pond at the front of the property, to bring their children to play on the jungle gym, to visit the horses, or simply to relax on one of its park benches.

A softly curving stone path leads up to a small, simple chapel with unlocked doors. Inside are six modest pews and a circular stained glass window. The Rider's Chapel, while an unusual structure for a horse show grounds, adds to the character and depth of Spruce.

It was the gift of longtime corporate partner and sponsor Wilmat Tennyson, who was involved with Spruce Meadows for decades, until his passing in 1995. As part of their estate, Wilmat and his wife Helen wished to have a chapel where riders could go for silence and retreat when needed.

Linda Southern-Heathcott often meets young mothers who tell her that Spruce Meadows is the nicest place they can take their children to for free.

Linda notes that vandalism isn’t a problem at Spruce Meadows, that by and large, people treat it as their own, whether or not they’ve ever sat on a horse. It is not just a place for horse show people. It’s a place for all people.

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now is awash in poplar trees, and yes, a few spruces here there as well. Each December, the trees are hung with 200,000 feet of lights, creating a winter wonderland that attracts thousands of holiday visitors. When Spruce Meadows opened, it was quite far from downtown Calgary (it still is, although suburban developments now fill the distance between). In those days, it was important to provide a farm-like park that people could embrace, enjoy and visit, and the property has come to be just that.

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The Riders Chapel sits partly hidden from the main drive, set-off by towering spruce trees on either side. Every summer, baptisms and weddings are held there. And yes, riders do use the chapel that was built for them.

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Ecole Lathrop’s informed eye is evident in the must-have show clothes and leather goods that stock her Valencia Sport Saddlery, in Lakeview Terrace, California. Located in the apex of Southern California horse country, VSS bustles with customers every weekend. A rider herself, Lathrop enjoys her show hunter Banderas, a 9-year-old Oldenburg gelding out of Balou du Rouet. When not carrying her through the 3’3” A/O hunters, Banderas competes in the high performance divisions with Nick Haness, and Lathrop herself trains with well known hunter guru Archie Cox. When Lathrop began Valencia Sport Saddlery in 2002, it was to fill a need in the area for equestrian supplies, and she applied her background in commercial production, and her strong passion for equestrian sport to make it happen. “Starting a local business must come from a strong passion. The business skills can be learned, but without drive you will sink,” Lathrop says. Twelve years after opening the doors, Lathrop and Valencia Sport Saddlery are sailing right along.

Horse & Style: How did you get interested in riding, and what prompted you to start your business?

Ecole Lathrop: I have been in love with horses as long as I can remember. My dad did advertising for Anheuser Busch in St. Louis, Missouri. I perched on a Budweiser Clydesdale when I was around three years old, and the rest is history. My business started in 2002 to fill a need in the Santa Clarita Valley for equestrian supplies. In 12 years, we've grown the business to reach a broad range of the Southern California sport horse community.

H&S: What trends are you seeing in show clothes for hunters and jumpers?

EL: I enjoy seeing the modern technical fabrics that our equestrian manufacturers are incorporating into their breeches, shirts and show coats. In a sea of white shirts, it is challenging for companies to stand out. I like the latest styles with ultra-feminine details like rosettes, pearls, ruffles, puffed sleeves, and fluid fabrics. It really beats the athletic jersey look of the first round of tech fabrics.

H&S: Tell us, who do you train with?

EL: I am privileged to train with Archie Cox and his team at Brookway Stables in Los Angeles.

He's a super coach with a talent for bringing out the best in his horses and keeping our rides relaxed and fun. Archie instills confidence in his horses and riders by setting us up for success every time we mount. Shortening my reins is a recurring theme in our lessons. I am beginning to see that all the world's problems can likely be solved if I just close my fingers.

H&S: What Is you favorite horse show and why?

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H&S: Is there a philosophy that guides your business?

EL: Our mission at Valencia Sport Saddlery has always remained the same, to help people enjoy the fun of horses.

H&S: What’s the greatest advice you can give to a client?

EL: Choose quality. This is a performance sport. Your equipment and apparel are a reflection of your efforts. Look good, ride better!

Choose quality. Your equipment and apparel are a reflection of your efforts. Look good, ride better!

H&S: What’s your favorite show clothes item? What brand of saddle do you ride in?

EL: Now that's an unfair question... how can I pick only one? Tall boots are definitely an expression of an individual's personality.

Tall boots define a horseman. It's the piece of a rider's equipment that screams, "I am an equestrian." And the shadbelly. It is the ultimate statement of formal attire, reserved for the most special of occasions. I ride in a Luc Childeric saddle. I find the French handmade Childeric to be of the best quality in the world, with unparalleled balance and comfort.

H&S: Do new innovations in technology factor in to equestrian designs? 3D printing, techno fabrics, synthetic leather?

EL: Absolutely. The past six years have been packed with rapid changes in fabrics and technology. Some companies have started to use synthetic leathers in saddles, halters and reins. But even with their antibacterial properties and waterproofness, nothing will ever replace quality leather for its good looks and suppleness. At Valencia Sport Saddlery, we embrace companies that keep manufacturing in the USA and use sustainable materials. Many of our apparel lines are incorporating modern fabrics for UV protection, breathability, moisture-wicking, stretch, and easy care maintenance. With so many new companies emerging in the equestrian market, our choices are endless.

Brand loyalty has always been important to me. As a customer of VSS, you can count on our product selection to represent the best of quality, style and value.

H&S: What makes a rider stand out in a crowd or the scrum in the hunter ring?

EL: In any crowd, nothing beats good tailoring, good manners and a nice smile.

With tack and apparel, sparkling, bling, and loudness just aren't necessary. I find it distracting. The only thing the judge should notice is good riding and your nice horse.

H&S: What do you recommend a new rider and their parents do to prepare for a show?

EL: When you enter a horse show, you are

H&S: At the end of the day, why do you continue to do what you do?

EL: To see the excitement of a little girl or boy who gets dressed for their first riding lesson.

To fit the rider who is graduating from jodphurs to tall boots. To see the perfectly turned out horse and rider in the winner's circle, and to give back to the equestrian community through sponsorships and donations.

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Black Jack Farm is home to a dozen horses including several owned by Laurie, who shows in the adult hunter divisions with trainer Angela Moore. The only member of her family who rides, Laurie has two wonderful mounts in Photoshoot (known as Nikon) a grey, 11-year-old Dutch Warmblood, and Captain Jack Sparrow, a bay, 10-year-old Hanoverian.

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Clockwise from left: The lady of the farm peeks into the great room with Captain Jack Sparrow; the outdoor arena flanks the stable and has been the location for clinics with visiting trainers for Angela Moore’s clients, including Geoff Teal; the great room includes multiple upholstered seating areas with casual linen and cowhide fabric, warm lighting, brick floors and raw woods. Several Hermès blankets add to the distinctly equestrian feel.

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I am a hunter-jumper-equitation trainer and grand prix rider with a lifetime of experience, including top-four finishes in East Coast medal finals as a junior. In my day, trainers were straightforward with their teaching methods and post-ride critiques. These days, parents and riders criticize me for being too intense. What’s your advice?

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Yes, times they have changed! Understanding your riders’ learning styles can be very useful for getting your messages across clearly. In a nutshell, learning styles include: intrapersonal (alone), interpersonal (in groups), visual/spatial, auditory, kinesthetic, mathematical/logical, musical/rhythmic, and verbal/linguistic. I encourage all coaches of elite athletes to develop an understanding of their athletes’ learning styles as well their own so as to sharpen coaching techniques. Avoid a one-size fits all approach. Consider using videos for in depth postperformance critiques allowing back gate debriefing to be short. The adrenaline an athlete experiences after competition overrides certain brain receptors, preventing access to the analytic brain. Athletes rely primarily on intuition to execute the skills they have repeatedly trained, which creates an extreme opening of the emotional receptors as well. This explains the multitude of emotions experienced at the back gate. Allow athletes some cool down time before getting into the details.

A trainer who regularly consults with me has shifted the post-competition conversation to asking, “What did you remember?” This helps the trainer to fill in the story from the perspective of the observer, rather than going through the jumps number by number, assuming that the rider is following. Remember that not all riders can compute a deep analysis when coming straight out of the ring. Ultimately learning to compete has a lot to do with learning to manage intense emotions, so it is essential that you guide your riders to work with their feelings rather than expecting them to repress them. Help them understand that disappointment or frustration from challenging rides is normal, and know that your criticism is not a judgment of their character, only of that particular ride. The word “discipline” comes from “disciple,” which means to teach. Use your unique position in your riders’ lives to share your wisdom, keeping in mind that teaching is a process that takes place over time and through the development of relationships.

I am a relatively successful junior rider. But whenever I mess-up in the show ring, the tears come and then my trainer yells at me for crying. I really don’t want to cry and usually I am not even that upset. Help!

As I said in the previous question, the intuitive part of your brain that engages when you ride is also the part of your brain that perceives and feels emotions.

This means that your emotions are already on the surface and can easily spill over before you realize what is happening. The first step to containing your emotions is to notice where they come from. If you miss a distance and you feel frustration, use the frustration to sharpen your focus rather then to take you into an emotional spiral. Begin to train yourself to focus awareness on your internal or emotional experience using your observing mind. Practice this by observing yourself doing simple things like getting dressed in the morning or eating a meal. Train your brain to observe yourself nonjudgmentally.

Once you have this down, take it to the ring. Learn to observe your emotional and physical experiences

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without judging, which will take the hook out of your emotions and allow them to gently flow through you. Also, orient your in-ring goals toward nonoutcome based elements like what your remembered or felt, the feeling of riding a plan, the quality of the stride, or how you used your body language to communicate to your horse. When you come out of the ring, train yourself to first think about how it felt, what you remember, and how/if you were connected to the horse. The more connected to the horse you become, the less guided by your outcome driven ego you will be, and often the more successful the round will be! This is a practice and may take some time to shift so if your emotions continue to override your experience, be gentle with yourself and know that your sensitivity is a gift that helps you to ride and connect with horses.

| carrie@carriewicks.com | innerscircle360.com

Dr. Carrie founded The (W)inner’s Circle for Equestrians, a membership-based program that supports riders to develop a mental practice for peak performance. She regularly consults with riders and trainers. She is also a parenting guru who guides teens and parents through challenges while deepening their bonds and navigating adolescence. Dr. Carrie was a top Junior/Amateur competitor, a young professional rider, and mother of an elite gymnast and an equestrian. She has worn all the hats!

Her doctoral dissertation, “Adolescent Equestrienne Athletes’ Experiences of Mindfulness in Competition” is in the Library of Congress and is currently being revised as a book for the public.

If you would like to ask a question for this column or ask about a complimentary Performance Strategy session, please contact Carrie.

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Celebrating 21 Years of National Children's Medal Finals at Capital Challenge Each year, the Capital Challenge Horse Show brings together many of the best equitation riders in the country as it hosts the Private Tutoring Services North American Equitation Championships, the Taylor Harris Insurance Services National Children's Medal Finals, and the Ariat National Adult Medal Finals. CCHS prides itself in offering classes for every level of rider so that everyone can have that special indoor show experience. The tradition continues in 2014 with competition on September 27–October 5 at Prince George's Equestrian Center in Upper Marlboro, Maryland.

Now in its 21st year of competition, the show will also be celebrating the 21st anniversary of its innovative National Children's Medal Series; a competition that serves as a stepping-stone in the careers of many young riders.

The THIS National Children's Medal is a series of equitation classes held throughout the year in which junior riders collect points to qualify for the year-end finals. The concept of the series was developed by CCHS horse show managers Oliver Kennedy and Billy Glass in order to give young riders the opportunity to gain equitation experience at the 3' height before moving into the 3'6” divisions. Junior riders compete in over 600 classes across North America in an attempt to qualify as one of the top 40 invited to Capital Challenge.

T W E NT Y YE AR S O F EXCELLEN CE The NCM series gives young riders a great goal to pursue throughout the year as they work their way up to competing at bigger heights. An important step in young riders' careers, it’s a big achievement when they make it to the finals. The series has seen a long list of talented young riders come through its ranks, and the 2014 winner will become the twenty-first in an impressive line of champions.

Most recently, John Porter of North Kingstown, RI, rode his mount Kennebec to an exciting victory in 2013. Katye Decker was the first winner in 1994.

Laura Sexton won in 1997 and went on to great success as an amateur rider. Several West Coast riders such as Lauren Hester (2001) and Shelby Wakeman (2002) of California have taken victory in the prestigious competition. Taylor Ann Adams won in 2007 and has since become a well-known professional.

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L ION K ING’S TRIPLE CH AMPION SH IP The fantastic gelding Lion King took the victory gallop on three separate occasions between the years of 2004 and 2009. In 2004, he helped Lindsey Mohr win the final. In 2008, Lindsey's younger sister Kristen Mohr rode Lion King to her win, and the following fall in 2009, Sylvia DeToledo got the ride on the famous Lion King to win her NCM title. .

The NCM series gives young riders a great goal to pursue throughout the year as they work their way up to competing at bigger heights.

The NCM Series has a great history in equestrian sport and remains a goal of young riders nationwide each show season.

This year marks the seventh year of NCM sponsorship by Taylor Harris Insurance Services, Inc. THIS is committed to supporting young riders in the sport, and knows this series is an important building block in their development. NCM classes around the country give riders great experience and help to prepare them for future competition. As a result of this competition, many competitors have gone on to reach the top echelon of the sport.

Thanks to the generosity of THIS, the NCM Final hosts a fantastic welcome reception for finalists, parents and trainers. Each finalist speaks to explain who they are, what horse they are riding, and thank those that support them, as well as thank THIS representative Michael Taylor, who enjoys attending each year to see the sport's up-and-coming talent.

Following the NCM Finals each year, CCHS also hosts the competitive Ariat National Adult Medal Finals during the week. Ariat has been a loyal sponsor of the Capital Challenge Horse Show and the National Adult Medal (NAM) series since their inceptions. The 2014 season marks Ariat’s 20th year of involvement in the NAM program.

The 2014 Capital Challenge Horse Show begins with its Equitation Weekend, presented by Bigeq.com, on September 27-28, with the THIS National Children's Medal Finals featured on Sunday, September 28. The show continues through October 5 featuring the Ariat National Adult Medal Finals on Friday, October 3.

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