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33 Exploring the Possibilities: Thoughts on Horse Retirement—There is no “one plan fits all” when it comes to retiring your horse. We asked an array of the country’s prominent horse people how they chose to handle this important matter when the time came. The bottom line is that it’s all about owning your responsibility. 38 Golden Years: Experiences of the Senior Horse—The end of a horse’s career does not have to mean the end of the road. We explore the second careers and second lives that some high performance horses have long after their “salad days.”
On the Cover: Boyd Martin and Remington XXV (owned by Densey Juvonen) during the cross-country phase of the 2011 Rolex Kentucky
Three-Day Event presented by Bridgestone. The pair finished inside the Top 10 on a score of 61.4 for ninth place on Derek di Grazia’s rain-soaked course. Photo by Amy Dragoo.
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At the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, presented by Bridgestone held April 28May 1 (clockwise, from top left): Gina Miles during the autograph sessions. Shawn Flarida with co-competitor and famed singer Lyle Lovett at the Ariat Kentucky Reining Cup. Eventing legend James Wofford. A group of the competitors size up one of the cross-country water jumps.
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USEF to Award More Than $20,000 in Grants through High School Equestrian Athlete Program The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) will be offering more than $20,000 in grant money to qualified students, high schools and clubs across the nation through its High School Equestrian Athlete program in 2011. Students who are enrolled in the program, have successfully completed at least one full year and are members of a USEF Recognized or International Affiliate Association will have a chance to win one of many $1,000 grants for educational or equestrian pursuits. On July 29, 2011, one student athlete from each Recognized or International Affiliate Association will be randomly selected to receive the grant. Students are not eligible to receive more than one grant. The USEF also plans to award eight $500 grants to high schools and clubs to help cover program costs. The schools and clubs (i.e. 4-H, club teams, riding clubs; horse show associations not included), with the most students enrolled in the High School Equestri-
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an Athlete program will each receive a grant. The popularity of the High School Equestrian Athlete program has grown exponentially since it started in late 2009, and more than 2,800 students have participated. The program was created to recognize and reward the accomplishments of high school equestrian athletes and encourage their future involvement in equestrian sport. Students in the program are eligible to receive a varsity equestrian patch, yearly pins and certificates of completion, as well as access to a line of quality and custom merchandise such as letterman jackets, soft-shell riding jackets and hats. For more information or to apply online, visit: http://www.usef.org/ _IFrames/Youth/highschool/ highschool.aspx Questions? Contact Terra Schroeder at tschroeder@usef.org or Mary Vance at mvance@usef.org.
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Alltech National Horse Show Unveils Huge Prize Money for Debut at Kentucky Horse Park The Alltech National Horse Show, 128th edition, will be staged at the Alltech Arena at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, KY, site of last year’s Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games. The show will be held from November 2-6, 2011 and offer over $600,000 in total money. National Horse Show of America, Ltd., President Mason Phelps, Jr., held a press conference and welcomed a large gathering of media at the Horse Park and then introduced the participants, highlighted by Dr. Pearse Lyons, the Founder and President of Alltech, the title sponsor of the Alltech National Horse Show. Also in attendance were: the Mayor of Lexington, KY, Jim Gray; John Nicholson, Executive Director of the Kentucky Horse Park; John Y. G. Walker, a member of the Board of National Horse Show Association; Hugh Kincannon, the Manager of the Alltech National Horse Show; and ASPCA Director of Public Information Valerie Angeli.
“I speak on behalf of the entire Kentucky Horse Park in saying that we are honored to be chosen as the venue of the Alltech National Horse Show and it is our sincere wish that it will be a long and happy association,” said Nicholson. “We’re going to be offering $370,000 to the Open Jumpers, including the $250,000 Alltech National Horse Show Grand Prix,” said Kincannon. “That brings this show on par or better than any show here in North America, or any indoor show anywhere in the world. We’ll have $50,000 for the Junior and Amateur Owner Jumpers, as well. In the hunter divisions, we’re going to offer the most significant amount of prize money for any horse show anywhere in the United States. Our aim is to restore the National Horse Show to the top of our sport. We’re all very excited about it, and we’re starting to hear a real buzz about it.” National Horse Show Association Board Member, John Y. G .Walker,
USEF Search Committee Formed to Find 2013 Jumping Chef d’Equipe The U.S. Show Jumping program will undergo a significant change in 2013 when legendary chef d’equipe George H. Morris will retire. He led the U.S. Team to Silver at the 2006 World Equestrian Games and Gold at the 2008 Olympic Games. The USEF has formed a Search Committee to identify candidates to succeed Morris. The Show Jumping Chef d’Equipe Search Committee members are: Eric Straus (Chairman); New Canaan, CT; Rich Fellers, Wilsonville, OR; Anne Kursinski, Flemington, NJ; Beezie Madden, Cazenovia, NY; George H. Morris, Wellington, FL; Karen O’Connor, The Plains, VA; and Will Simpson, Thousand Oaks, CA. 14
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The Search Committee members were appointed by USEF Chief Executive Officer John Long and based on recommendations from the USEF Show Jumping Eligible Athlete and High Performance Committees. Open Forums will be held this spring to solicit input regarding a job description. The Search Committee will then develop a job description and timeline which will be posted. For more information, contact Lizzy Chesson, USEF Director High Performance Jumping at lchesson@usef.org or Eric Straus, Chairman of the Show Jumping Chef d’Equipe Search Committee at ericlstraus@gmail.com.
spoke briefly about the ASPCA Maclay National Championship which will be in the spotlight on Sunday at the Alltech National Horse Show. “The Maclay was created by Alfred Maclay with the intention of making young riders and riders in general aware of the well-being of their horse,” he said. “That’s a very big burden on their shoulders, and it makes the Maclay Finals a very special class.” As to Alltech’s commitment to the National Horse Show, Dr. Lyons said, “Sometimes something just feels right. When something just feels right, you go with your instincts, and this partnership definitely feels right,” he said. “I think this is going to elevate, not just the National Horse Show, but will elevate the Horse Park, elevate Kentucky and will elevate equestrian sports.” For more information, visit visit www.nhs.org. n Phelps Media Group
Corrections • In the February/March 2011 issue of equestrian, Alden Corrigan’s name was inadvertently left off of the listing of contributing photographers that generously provided images for the Horse of the Year Awards. • In the February/March 2011 issue of equestrian, the name of the proper winner of the Grand National Carriage Driving award was incorrect. That award was won by VPF Nite Reign owned by Chris Bickford.
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breeds &disciplines AMHA Announces Election Results and 2011 Board of Directors – The American Morgan Horse Association (AMHA) announced at its annual members meeting in Boston, MA, the election of several directors. Elected for Regions 3, 4, 5, 10 and Director-At-Large, respectively, were: Gayle Singer of Indiana and David Earehart of Michigan; Pat West of Florida; Kris Breyer of Illinois; David Bramley of North Carolina and Harry Sebring of Massachusetts.
American Saddlebred Registry Launches $15,000 Incentive Program for Saddlebreds and Half-Saddlebreds in International Disciplines – The American Saddlebred Registry (ASR) and Half-Saddlebred Registry (HSRA) announced a new incentive program designed to identify and reward the owners and breeders of registered Saddlebreds and Half-Saddlebreds competing in the international disciplines. Beginning in 2011, horses registered with ASR or HSRA competing in dressage, driving, endurance/trail, eventing and show jumping/hunters are eligible for $15,000 in prize money based on their participation and performance in the international disciplines. Watch USEF Network Online for the Latest in Events Coverage – USEFNetwork.com is offering up actionpacked video coverage from a selection of events from the Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show to the many events in Wellington to the exciting Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event sponsored by Bridgestone. It’s easy to choose from the live and recorded competition coverage videos. Turn to USEFNetwork.com and change the way you look at equestrian sports.
The Dressage Foundation Awards Continuing Education Grants to Instructors – The Dressage Foundation’s Continuing Education for Dressage Instructors Fund, established by Maryal Barnett, has awarded three grants to individuals to attend the United States Dressage Federation’s Instructor Certification Program. Dressage Foundation
Top NRHA Professionals to Host an NRHA Clinic in Colorado – Two of the nation’s top NRHA professionals are coming to Colorado for the 2011 National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) Regional Clinic Series May 21-22.
70th Annual Midwest Charity Horse Show Association 2011 Judging Panel – The Board of Directors of the Midwest Charity Horse Show invites all to attend its 70th anniversary edition, set to take place Tuesday, June 14-18, at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield.
Elizabeth Benson Wins 4th Annual George Morris Excellence in Equitation Championships presented by Artisan Farms – The Fourth Annual George Morris Excellence in Equitation Championships presented by Artisan Farms were held on Friday evening in the International Arena at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center. A feature event for the junior riders at the FTI Winter Equestrian Festival, the class saw an exciting win for 16-year-old Elizabeth Benson of Whitehouse Station, NJ, trained by Stacia Madden of Beacon Hill Show Stables. SportFot
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Jan Ebeling and Rafalca Finish Eleventh in the Reem Acra FEI World Cup Dressage Final “She gave her all, I couldn’t be happier,” Ebeling said. “The atmosphere here is just amazing. I’m just thrilled.” Adelinde Cornelissen and Jerich Parzival of The Netherlands won the grand prix freestyle with a score of 84.804%. n Helen Murray
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A strong field of 15 riders from nine nations contested the grand prix freestyle to bring the Reem Acra FEI World Cup Dressage Final to a close. America’s Catherine Haddad-Staller, Shawna Harding and Jan Ebeling performed up-tempo freestyles in front of a large audience in Leipzig, Germany. Haddad-Staller (Vechta, Germany) and her own Winyamaro started the evening’s competition with an impressive freestyle. Highlights of her test included expressive lateral work and her one-handed canter extension. The pair scored 70.161% to finish 12th. Fellow American Shawna Harding had an equally fun ride, scoring 67.625%. Harding (Aiken, SC) and her own Come On III started their test with a high degree of difficulty by performing tempi-changes upon her entrance on the centerline. Come On III showed beautiful half-passes in both the trot and canter. They finished in 14th place. Jan Ebeling of Moorpark, CA, and Ann Romney’s Rafalca impressed with a technically challenging first section. Ebeling and Rafalca stayed perfectly in step, helping them to earn a 72.589%. The pair ended in 11th place.
Jan Ebeling and Rafalca.
Shawn Flarida Wins Inaugural Five-Star During Ariat Kentucky Reining Cup
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For the first time in the history of the Western saddle sport of reining, a collection of the world’s best reining athletes slid into the Alltech Arena at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, KY, to contest the inaugural five-star reining competition known as the CRI5*—the Ariat Kentucky Reining Cup. When the dirt settled, it was Shawn Flarida and KR Lil Conquistador who laid down a
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spectacular pattern on a score of 226.5 to win. Reiners from the United States, Canada and Mexico took part at the event which was held concurrent with the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event presented by Bridgestone. In addition to the CRI5*, which offered $90,000 in prize money and is this year’s only five-star reining event in the Western Hemisphere, there was the first-ever World Championship Freestyle competition on Saturday, April 30. For Flarida, the win served as a birthday present. “This horse looks forward to showing, and he’s so much fun to ride,” he said. Craig Schmersal finished second on Miss Lil Addy Tude (owned by KC Performance Horses) on a score of 225. “This was the fifth time I’ve been on the mare,” he said. “She’s like a little motor scooter out there.” He came to superlatives about his third-place horse on a score of 224.5, Mister Montana Nic (the 13-year-old bay Quarter Horse stallion who he rode to an Individual Silver medal at the 2010 WEG). “I don’t know what else I can say about him. He hangs with usef.org
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those little six-year-olds and just keeps on knocking them out,” he said.
Brown’s Houston Shine put in a foot-perfect performance, executing razor sharp rollbacks and dizzying spins. Kyle performed a “quick change” in the ring, donning a ball-cap and sunglasses before executing a largely hands-free, yet technically precise, freestyle routine. Third went to Heather Johnson and DoubleNotYourReeboks, whose “Dynamite” routine got the crowd rockings, earning 223 points. Learn more at at www.kentuckyreining.com. n Brian Sosby
$25,000 Tarter Farm & Ranch Equipment World Championship Freestyle A field of 12 competed in the inaugural event and the World Championship was decided by just one point with Shane Brown and his mount, Houston Shine, winning on a score of 226, edging out five-time World Champion Pete Kyle and Whizs Bronze Star.
Americans Hang Tough: Three Jump Into Top 12 at the 2011 Rolex/FEI World Cup Jumping Final
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The Rolex/FEI World Cup Jumping Final had strong representation in Leipzig, Germany, by the U.S. as they sent seven of the 27 riders into the ring. In the third and final competition, riders jumped two rounds. The entire field contested the first round, with 19 riders returning to determine the champion. Beezie Madden (Cazenovia, NY) and Coral Reef Via Volo jumped two impressive clear rounds to tie for the class win and tie for fourth place overall on a score of 12. Coral Reef Ranch’s Belgian Warmblood mare made easy work of the 12-obstacle course. “There’s probably nothing she can’t jump,” said Madden. Madden was the highest-placing female rider in the Final, and the pair were one of only two combinations to jump two clear rounds. McLain Ward and Grant Road Partners’ Antares F were poised to duplicate Madden’s clean sheet for the day, until rolling the final rail in the second round. Ward finished the World Cup in 10th place on a score of 14. In the last two competitions of these championships, he rode Antares F after utilizing Sagamore Farms’ Rothchild for the speed leg on the first day. Rothchild added to Ward’s successful weekend by collecting third-place honors in the Sparkassen Cup Grand Prix of Leipzig. Margie Engle of Wellington, FL, finished on a score of 18 to collect 12th place. Engle and Gladewind Farm, Garber, Griese and Hidden Creek Farm’s Indigo produced a fault-free performance in the first round. In the second, the big striding gelding rolled a pole out of its cup. “Its been a great learning experience for him as a young horse,” Engle said. The fourth U.S. combination was Richard Spooner and his Cristallo. In both rounds, the pair collected four faults. The Californian finished on a score of 19 and tied for 13th place. Rich Fellers, Michelle Spadone and Ashlee Bond all competed in the final round of the World Cup Final for the U.S.
Beezie Madden and Coral Reef Via Volo.
Fellers and Spadone found the large track difficult on the their third day of World Cup jumping, collecting 12 and 20 faults, respectively. Bond and Little Valley Farm’s Cadett 7 elected to retire midway through the course after having a difficult trip. U.S. Chef d’Equipe George Morris was very happy with this year’s Finals and veteran riders. “I think our top group, which are older people with great horses and great experience, is world-class,” said Morris. Germany’s Christian Ahlmann was crowned the 2011 Rolex/FEI World Cup champion on a score of four. Eric Lamaze and Hickstead finished second, and Jeroen Dubbeldam and BMC van Grunsven Simon finished third. For news, videos, photos, blogs and results visit http://www.usefnetwork.com/2011FEIWCFinals/. n Helen Murray
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Halpin Takes USEF National CCI4* Championship on First Try Sinead Halpin of Oldwick, NJ, brought Manoir de Carneville (AKA Tate) to their first CCI4* and rose to the occasion. Owned by Carrig, LLC, the 10-year-old Selle Francais jumped for fun in the Rolex Stadium around Richard Jeffery’s jumping course and gave Halpin the 2011 USEF National CCI4* Eventing Championship on her very first try. Their score of 53.1 (they picked up 4.4 time faults on the cross-country) was good enough to move her up from fourth after cross-country to third place behind Mary King’s pair of horses that finished one-two to take the 2011 Rolex Kentucky CCI4* presented by Bridgestone, just ahead of William Fox-Pitt, the 2010 winner for Great Britain. “I’m beside myself,” said Halpin. “He’s so proud of himself. He was a little tired walking up to the ring, and then he heard the crowd from the horses before him and he woke up.” She contested the Boekelo CCI3* last fall in Holland as part of a USEF Developing Rider program, and that experience has resonated with her as she plans her future. “Burghley is certainly something I’ve thought about,” said Halpin. Going to Boekelo last fall was huge. I would be thrilled to go to Burghley...but after Tate goes out in the field for at least a month with no shoes.” Halpin spent a stint working for Fox-Pitt after getting her initial foundation with David and Karen O’Connor. She conveyed her initial frustration that Fox-Pitt wouldn’t teach her, until she realized that she needed to learn by watching him. “You have to figure it out. She came with all the talent in the world. But she was over-keen to be too good...she relaxed over time and has a fantastic horse,” said Fox-Pitt. “I felt very proud watching her jump today.” He was also proud of his own horse. Neuf des Coeurs, a 10-year-old Selle Francais, romped through the test of his first CCI4* and jumped his way to fourth place on his score of 57. Neuf des Coeurs is owned by David and Margie Hall and Judy and Jeremy Skinner. The USEF Reserve National CCI4* Champion was Hannah Sue Burnett on Richard Thompson’s St. Barths.
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King Crowned Champion of 2011 Rolex Kentucky CCI4* presented by Bridgestone
Sinead Halpin and Manoir de Carneville.
One-Two Finish Lying first and second after the cross-country at the event— with Kings Temptress and Fernhill Urco—King did not flinch in the final phase and jumped an immaculate double-clear round on both horses. For the first time in history, the champion and reserve champion of America’s only CCI4* was the same rider. Kings Temptress added nothing to her fourth-placed dressage score of 47.7. King took home top honors with her 11-year-old homebred mare, who is now owned by Derek Rostron Baden. Her closest competition was her stablemate, Fernhill Urco, who emerged from his first CCI4* with second-place honors after only adding eight time faults to his dressage score. The Portuguese-bred grey gelding is owned by Sue and Edwin Davies and Janette Chinn. The entire competition is available live (and free) on video on demand at http://www.usefnetwork.com. n Joanie Morris
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Devon Horse Show and Country Fair Devon, PA May 26-June5
Beginning in 1896, the Devon Horse Show has become an institution on the nation’s show calendar. The country’s oldest and largest multi-breed show attracts competitors from across the globe.
In 2010, the USEF awarded Devon with the title of USEF Heritage Competition—an honor held by only four competitions which have been in existence for more than a quarter century, promoted and grown the sport and helped their respective communities.
something for everyone—pony rides, arts and crafts, shopping, games, food and even a Basset hound demonstration.
Showing in the Dixon Oval in front of the grandstand at Devon is a special showing experience. Join in this year’s activities and see horse show history in the making.
To learn more about the Upperville Colt & Horse Show, visit www.upperville.com.
To learn more, visit www.thedevonhorseshow.org.
Children under the age of 12 enter free (when accompanied by an adult), and tickets are $10 per person.
For a complete listing of events and competitions, visit www.usef.org.
Upperville Colt & Horse Show Upperville, VA June 6-June 12
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Founded in 1853, the Upperville Colt & Horse Show will celebrate its 158th anniversary under The Oaks in all its historic glory.
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The AA-rated show features events in multiple disciplines and divisions and hosts competitors from home and aboard. Located in the heart of Virginia horse country at Grafton and Salem Farms, the show offers
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Jacob Arnold A Combined Driving Force to be Reckoned With
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Mike’s horse until Jacob drove her “in this one little show and I just didn’t give her back,” he laughed. The Arnolds also breed Morgans and stand three stallions. Completing the family affair is his younger brother Samuel, 15, who also aspires to drive. The elder Arnold has been trained mostly by Valdes, whom he met at the Young Driver’s Camp held annually at Claire Reed’s Big Sky Farm. Reed, a former combined driver, hosts the event along with the USEF, which sponsors an international instructor. “He was floundering and needed help, so I took him under my wing,” said Valdes. “He was really aspiring to go advanced.” Arnold has also begun working with worldrenowned USEF coach Michael Freund, a move he hopes will help him achieve a long-desired goal: making it to the 2012 World Singles Championships. “That’s been a dream of mine,” he said, “and I would like to fulfill it.” For now, though, driving is all consuming for the young equestrian, who is home schooled so that he can devote even more time to training and competing. But he has managed to squeeze in a few extracurricular activities. “I play baseball,” he said, “and I have served on the USEF Youth Council. But with driving and school, I’m pretty busy.” Not too busy, however, to encourage others. “It’s amazing, Jacob is like the Pied Piper for kids,” said Valdes. “When he goes to the USEF meetings, they all cling to him.” When asked about these natural leadership skills, Arnold demurs. “If anyone aspires to drive at a higher level, I think I am example of that happening in a short amount of time without excessive resources. I hope that others see me as a good example,” he added. Now, what 18-year-old boy does that? n Cynthia Grisolia Pics of you
“First, can I read you something?” said Kelly Valdes of Big Sky Farms in Southern Pines, NC, when asked about driving phenom Jacob Arnold. “This is the kind of kid that Jacob is.” “Kelly, thank you very much for everything you have done for me during my time in driving,” the letter begins. “You have been a great influence ever since I first went to the kid’s camp so long ago.” The author, Jacob Arnold, who is a bit of a wunderkind in the world of combined driving these days, goes on to thank Valdes for her teaching and her inspiration. “Isn’t that sweet?” said Valdes. “And you know, that’s an 18-yearold kid. What 18-year-old boy does that?” In the past year or so, Arnold has proven how remarkable he is, including a remarkable affinity for driving at such a young age. Along with his 16-year-old Morgan mare, Spring Hollow Dark Shadow, Arnold has upped the ante at each show he’s attended since early 2010. Competing in the Advanced Single Horse division at such prestigious events as the Live Oak CDE in Florida and the Laurels at Landhope in Pennsylvania, Arnold went from solid finishes in the middle of the pack to ending the year with a first-place victory at the Carolina Challenge at Pine Tree in the Preliminary Pony Teams—his first attempt at competing four-in-hand. In February 2011, he had his first Single Horse Advanced/FEI win at the Little Everglades CDE in Dade City, FL, where he topped both the marathon and the cones to win by more than eight points over 2010 USEF National Single Horse Driving Champion Robin Groves. Based in Snowcap, NC, Arnold began driving at the age of eight and showing in the pleasure divisions at nine. By the time he was 14, he began doing combined driving. “I enjoy the whole connection with your horse,” he said. “The feel of it…I like the feel in my hands.” That “feel” just may be inherent. Arnold’s parents also competed in combined driving. Truth be told, Shadow was originally
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Doug Payne Based in Gladstone, NJ, Doug Payne is something of an equestrian Renaissance man. As a well-known competitor, judge and trainer, he not only excels at one discipline— eventing—but he has reached high performance success in dressage, as well. With two United States Eventing Association (USEA) American Eventing Championships wins under his belt, Payne has won countless national and international competitions from Beginner Novice through Advanced levels. He put in a second-place finish at Fair Hill in 2009 and the Jersey Fresh CCI2* in 2010. When it comes to dressage, he has international success through FEI Intermediaire I, including a fifth-place finish at the Bengt Lindquist Memorial Championships at Prix St. George in 2007. Currently, Payne has his eyes set on a berth at this year’s Pan American Games. Making the cut to compete as a member of a U.S. Team is far from a one person journey. Payne quickly acknowledges the fact and gives proper credit. “It’s amazing when you think of all the people that help you out on a daily basis that make it possible. Everyone from owners, vets, farriers, trainers, staff…without their help, you’d be sitting at home.” Payne also admits that the thrill of making a U.S. team is more than pride. “Frankly, it’s addictive,” he said. “I got a taste of it last fall at Boekelo CCI3*. I’m going to make sure there will be many more opportunities like that in the future.” Looking back, Payne’s appreciation for the horses he has partnered with is atop his gratitude list. “I’ve been very lucky to ride some fabulous horses thus far,” he said. “I’ve won the AEC’s twice, and a number of FEI competitions in the past few years. Competing over in Europe is high on my list of things for which I’m grateful. There is also competing in my first jumping grand prix last fall, as well as the BLM Championships for Prix St. Georges and Intermediare.” While his sights set on a making the eventing team that will travel to Guadalajara, he is kept busy with the other work. As a USEF “r” judge and technical delegate, he takes a great sense of pride in serving non-competitively. “I consider my work as a judge and technical delegate as highlights of my career, as well,” he said. “It’s very easy to get wrapped up in the day-to-day activities surrounding the horses, but I do think it’s very important to thank all of those in the equestrian public who support our teams,” he said. “Without their help, all of this is simply a dream.”
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Making it onto a team that represents the U.S. is a thrill and highlight for anyone. One equestrian on a mission to make the 2011 Guadalajara Pan American Games Team is multi-faceted rider, coach and licensed official Doug Payne.
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Preventing Tying Up Q: Is there anything I can feed that would prevent or greatly reduce the risk of tying up, and are there any feeding programs that could cause tying up?
A: There has been a long-recognized association with the feeding of high-starch meals and the occurrence of tying up, a muscular disease in which muscles seize during or after a workout. Consumption of high-starch meals is commonly thought of as the cause of Monday morning disease, once seen in work horses that were fed full rations on their day off and then suffered from tying up the following day when pulled out to work. There are a few nutrients, that when deficient or imbalanced, can lead to muscle problems such as selenium/vitamin E or calcium.
More recently, researchers have been able to link high-starch intakes to tying up in horses with certain genetic muscle disorders like polysaccharide storage myopathy (PSSM) and recurrent exertional rhabdomyolysis (RER). A horse with PSSM builds up too much sugar (glycogen) in the muscle tissue, and thus responds well to removal of as much starch as possible from the diet. RER horses can tolerate a moderate amount of starch, but exceeding a narrowly defined threshold often tips them over the edge. There are a few nutrients that when deficient or imbalanced can lead to muscle problems such as selenium/vitamin E or calcium. Electrolyte imbalance, which can occur when a horse becomes dehydrated from hard work and sweating, can 30
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also bring on a bout of tying up. To avoid tying up, make sure the horse has a well-fortified diet with the proper balance of minerals and vitamins; back off or slow down if the horse becomes dehydrated; replace electrolytes when the horse is sweating intensely; and avoid high-starch meals if the horse is suspected of having either PSSM or RER. One way to provide calories to performance horse and reduce the risk of tying up is to feed a low-starch feed. Bumping up the fiber and fat of these concentrates increases the energy content. Typical high-fiber ingredients include beet pulp (a by-product of sugar beet processing that is usually shredded into small pieces) and soy hulls (a byproduct of soybean processing). These feedstuffs usually have more energy than common hays but less energy than cereal grains, so they are intermediate in their energy delivery. However, they have little starch. High-fat feedstuffs like rice bran and vegetable oils also have negligible starch levels and are packed with calories. This single change in diet—removing much of the starch—has helped thousands of horses overcome problems associated with tying up, so it represents a logical jumping-off point in managing the disease. If you would like to submit a nutrition question, please contact Eileen Phethean at ephethean@ker.com or mail to: equestrian Nutrition Questions, c/o Kentucky Equine Research, 3910 Delaney Ferry Rd, Versailles, KY 40383. ■ Kathleen Crandell, PhD
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DRESSAGE FESTIVAL of CHAMPIONS NATIONAL GRAND PRIX NATIONAL INTERMEDIAIRE I NATIONAL YOUNG ADULT “BRENTINA CUP” NATIONAL YOUNG RIDER NATIONAL JUNIOR NATIONAL PONY RIDER SELECTION TRIAL FOR THE 2011 PAN AMERICAN GAMES
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Exploring the Possibilities:
Thoughts on Horse Retirement By Judy Wardrope
Ask anyone what they consider retirement age for a person, and the predominant answer will be 65. For a human, there is a culturally acceptable age for retirement, but for a horse, that may not be the case. Is age the primary consideration in the retirement of a competitive horse? What factors into the decision and what are the options? Decision Process “A lot of thought goes into it, but it is always about what is best for the horse. You have to listen to the horses, and when it starts to become difficult for them or they require more than routine maintenance, it is time,” said Olympic show jumper Norman Dello Joio. Dressage Olympian Steffen Peters agreed. “At the end of the day, we have to listen to our horses,” he said. “If you know your horses, you can tell whether they are happy or not.” Elizabeth and William Shatner have an assortment of horses. “From three American breeds, several American Saddlebreds, almost as many American Quarter Horses and a few Standardbreds,” said Elizabeth, adding, “If their temperament allows, we donate them to colleges for the students to learn, and the horses become the teachers. In many cases, they are family members, part of our souls, and we turn them out on our farm. Some of them start their days there and end their days there.” William added, “Horses need a place to retire when they no longer benefit you or you them; in other words old age. Let the animal tell you when it is time, and don’t be selfish by deciding either too early or too late.” The Buddy System When Richard Spooner was designing his new facility, he included a paddock outside the bedroom window for Robinson in preparation for the jumper’s retirement. “There’s no mystery that we had a special relationship,” said Spooner. “He gave me his all for 11 years, so it seemed the least I could do to give him what I had to offer for the rest of his life.” But Robby’s transition to retirement did not go as smoothly as Spooner had hoped. “He loved the sport and was depressed when the trailer left until we got him a goat. He has had Nanny for more than two usef.org
years now,” he said. “She sleeps under him, and they play together. I still ride Robby once in a while, and the goat trails behind.” Dello Joio said, “Several of my retired horses have gone to Judy Richter, a close friend, at Coker Farm, because she cares a tremendous amount.” Draco, the first horse Dello Joio’s son, Nicholas, rode, is there and turned out with a zebra.
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He added, “Udon’s retirement was beautiful, but it was the most emotional because my sister and I started him as a threeyear-old, and he retired at 18 after the ’96 Olympics. I still go and see Grandeur, and he still talks to me; as soon as he sees me, he starts nickering.” Sarah Ward, a 20-year-old national hunter/jumper champion, retired her two original horses, Chocolate Moose and Happy Go Lucky, at the family farm in Georgia. “I got them when I was 12, and they started me in the short stirrup and pre-childrens. I owe these two horses a lot because they took such good care of me. I wouldn’t be here without them, and they are two horses I will keep forever,” said Ward. “I go to the farm and give them apples and carrots. It is more than the sport and the winning; it’s the horse!” Sarah Oberson Taylor, a friend of Ward’s and a 22-yearold, recently retired True Religion (AKA Hootie), her 16-year-old jumper.
“At the end of the day, we have to listen to our horses. If you know your horses, you can tell whether they are happy or not.”
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“He has a suspensory injury, and he doesn’t owe anyone anything. He was purchased to build my confidence, and has done so much that he doesn’t need to come back from the injury. He took me from the 3’ hunters to the 1.15m jumpers in less than a year,” she said. “He stays at the same barn and has the same treatment as he did when showing. I ride there, so I see him every day. It is bittersweet because I can’t replace him, but I didn’t want anyone else to have that option due to his welfare.” Still in Command “Glasgow is at Coker Farm, but turnout would not be good for him, so he is ridden by an amateur at a lower level and goes to about five shows a year and is still winning. He’s treated like a king, like Secretariat,” said Dello Joio.
Born in 1989 and last competed in 2008, Antigua (AKA Brad) was officially retired by eventer Will Faudree in March of 2009. Faudree said, “He didn’t owe anyone anything. He is jogged every Monday morning for the vet, just like all the horses. He is still in work and still thinks he’s the manager of the place. He likes being part of what is going on. He teaches working students on occasion, but is only ridden when he feels like it. He still wants to go on the trailer—even though I think he knows his new purpose—so we take him to local schooling shows. He loves it. He’s been like a big brother to me and still is. He’s a great horse and a great friend. I would never forgive myself if something happened to him.” But perhaps one of the more interesting purposes for Brad in retirement came about when Faudree donated riding lessons on the accomplished gelding to raise money for cancer research. In the End Dello Joio said, “I keep track of and visit every horse that was ever good to me. I think of them in terms of what they taught me. I go to see them, and they recognize me, which is fun. My first really good grand prix horse, Allegra, was sold with the stipulation that I would get him back to retire him. He died at about 30. I Love You went back to Normandy as a breeding stallion, and I visited him whenever I was in France. He had a good life until he passed a couple of years ago.” Actor and longtime horseman, William Shatner, said, “All horse owners need to realize that when they have a horse, they are assuming a responsibility—not just to grow them, exercise them or train them fairly and kindly. They don’t think of it as also assuming the responsibility for the death of the horse. It is like being a parent. You may like the idea of having a baby in the house, watching it grow, become a teenager and then leave the house, but your obligation does not end there. Your obligation is over the length of their lifetime. “We have about five or six retired horses at the farm, including retired broodmares. And we have buried our loved ones on the farm. Putting a horse down, like with our old dogs, is as sorrowful as losing a member of the family. When Sultan’s Great Day, a retired Saddlebred stallion, developed laminitis, I made the arrangements so that I could be the last thing he saw when he was put down.” In the end, owning the responsibility for the complete care of a horse should lie in the heart of any owner.
Clockwise, from top left: Will Faudree and Antigua competing at the 2007 Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials held in Stamford, England. • Richard Spooner’s competitive partner, Robinson, along with his goat friend. • Udon and Steffen Peters were part of the 1996 Olympic Bronze medal Team. • Sarah Ward and Onassis at the Washington International Horse Show.
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features They serve their owners faithfully, performing year after year in the show ring, at work or for pleasure. They become champions, partners and family members. But what happens when horses become senior citizens, no longer able to perform at their peak? Stallions may stand at stud, mares may become broodmares and some horses are turned out to pasture, content to graze away their golden years. The end of a career does not have to mean the end of the road. Many older horses go on to lead productive, albeit slowerpaced, second careers when they retire from upper-level competition. A high-level competition horse may not be content to while away the time in the field; used to attention, grooming and a scheduled existence, continuing to live a useful life in a less intense environment may be the key to keeping them happy and healthy in mind, body and spirit. Connaught Lee Lee Jones has benefitted from her stepfather Phillip Dutton’s many retired event horses, competing at the lower levels on such notable champions as Hannigan, Cayman Went and Jacob Two Two. Now the 16-year-old will compete Connaught, Dutton’s partner at the 2008 Olympic Games in Athens, the 2006 WEG in Aachen and winner of the 2009 Rolex Kentucky CCI4*. Known for his exuberant jumping style, “Simon” will be missed by many eventing fans who attend Rolex every April. The 19-year-old Irish Sport Horse by Ballysimon, owned by Bruce Duchossois, will live out his days at Dutton’s True Prospect Farm in West Grove, PA. He will still take part in the action, just not as part of Dutton’s high performance string of horses. “He’s definitely a horse that likes to be doing something and is not happy unless he’s the center of attention and has a plan every day,” said Dutton. “I would anticipate that he will be competing with Lee Lee at the lower levels for as long as he physically can.” Commenting on Lee Lee’s numerous partners, he said, “For these horses to go around the lower levels is very easy for them because they have such a good base of fitness and the jumps are easy for them. If Lee Lee comes to a jump with not much of an idea what to do, the horse has been through so many situations like this before it’s natural for them to know how to react; it’s a great, safe way for her to learn to handle the various questions on cross-country.” As far as maintenance, Dutton said that it’s smooth sailing for most of the upper level horses that have switched gears and
are running at the lower levels. “They’re usually so fit from doing years and years of fourstars that just a little exercise program keeps them going. This means walking, hacking out and flat work, and before a competition they do a little canter set to stretch their muscles a bit and maybe a cross-country school, more for Lee Lee’s practice.” Lennox It takes years and years of training to develop an upper level dressage horse, and many of these talented individuals go on to become “schoolmasters,” helping inexperienced riders develop the correct seat and aids, learn what movements such as a correct piaffe and passage feel like, and generally learn from the horse’s experience. One of the top dressage horses of his time, Lennox and Robert Dover finished sixth individually at the 1998 World Equestrian Games (WEG) in Rome. In 1999, owner Kenn Acebal and Lennox spent the year in training in the Netherlands with Olympic Gold medalist Anky van Grunsven and Sjef Jensen and then showed successfully throughout Europe at the grand prix level. Now 22 years old, the Westfalian gelding by Loewenstein is being leased by Joe Haban, a client of Acebal’s at Yellow House Farm in Alpharetta, GA. Haban has competed up to Prix St. Georges with his own horse and is learning more advanced movements like piaffe riding Lennox. Like Connaught, Lennox is just not cut out for life as a pasture ornament. “There is no way that he would like to be out in a field, he is in amazing shape and loves to work.” said Acebal. “He would not deal well with just being turned out and getting shaggy. We keep him clipped and groomed and kept as if he was still trying for the team.” Acebal explains that Lennox does require more veterinary maintenance now, but is worked three or four days a week, which keeps him fit and happy. “I think keeping them in a work routine, doing as much as they can, keeps them in great shape; he doesn’t look 22,” said Acebal. “I think not going to shows, which he
Opposite page: Before he became a therapy horse, Jope, who was imported from Holland by his owner Shelley Dayton, had a career as an upper-level dressage horse.
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“We pay for the horses by the skin of our teeth,” said Turner. “When it got really bad, I told the staff that the horses are something we don’t want to lose, even though a lot of our horses are geriatric now and can’t be ridden. We feed and vet them and love them.” Because it benefits horses as well as people, the program has a working relationship with the Humane Society, Clemson University (SC) Extension, the South Carolina Horsemen’s Council and the Greenville Horsemen’s Association. Under the direction of Turner, many horses have been rescued from a variety of circumstances. These days the program tends to include more grooming than riding. A Parelli-trained volunteer is going to start teaching the girls how to work with the horses from the ground twice a week starting in the spring of 2011. One of the horses is Jope, a Dutch Warmblood gelding trained through Prix St. Georges dressage who developed hock and back problems in 1997. His owner, Shelley Dayton, donated him to Crossroads. Though Jope cannot be ridden, the handsome gelding makes a good “spokesperson” for Crossroads and, over the years, has accompanied Turner and Kelly to many presentations. Kaye Redditt also donated a Selle Francais gelding that had competed on the Chilean Olympic Show Jumping Team and had also been used as a field hunter and an eventer. Having developed navicular issues, he was no longer able to compete at age 15. He lived a full life at Crossroads, where he eventually died of old age. “We were heartbroken, but I can guarantee his last days were wonderful,” said Turner. “We’ve had lots of good horses.” It’s About Caring In the long run, the horses and people still benefit each other. The horses are well cared for, and the girls interact with them and gain confidence and self esteem. “There’s something about the kids when they wake up and look out the window and see the animals in the pasture,” said Turner. “That’s something therapeutic and peaceful in itself. The kids just love them.”
Opposite, clockwise, from top left: Some senior horses serve as broodmares such as with this mare and her foal. • A pair of senior horses who have been set out to pasture. • Two of Craig Schmersal’s senior reining horses—Pooque and Side Smoke—have provided a lot of learning and enjoyment for his family at their ranch in Oklahoma. • Connaught, ridden here by Phillip Dutton during the 2009 Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, is now ridden by his step-daughter, Lee Lee. • A veteran of the racetrack and a hunting career, this senior horse spends his days grazing in the paddock.
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licensedofficialnews The Licensed Officials Committee (LOC) meets in person three times each year to review applications for enrollment, promotion and re-enrollment, as well as any other committee business. Future meeting deadlines are: • June 6, 2011, for the August 2011 meeting. • October 13, 2011, for the January 2012 meeting. • February 6, 2012, for the April 2012 meeting. The LOC invites current members of the Federation to submit comments regarding applicants for licensed official status as a judge, steward, technical delegate or course designer. A “List of Applicants” is posted on the Licensed Officials portion of www.usef.org approximately five to six weeks prior to the next LOC meeting. This list is arranged by breed/discipline and includes the names of applicants for the various licenses, including FEI status. The following officials have expressed their desire to retire from serving as an official in the following division; we would like to thank them for their years of service and dedication: Sander, Stuart - Arabian Subbert, Marvin - Shetland Walter-Schliem, Debra - Arabian
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fortherecord CONTRIBUTED BY REGULATION DEPARTMENT UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED. Only newly arising suspensions to be added to the existing list of suspensions are published in each issue of equestrian. For the complete list, contact the Regulation Department or check the United States Equestrian Federation’s (hereinafter referred to as the “Federation”) website at www.usef.org (see LICENSED OFFICIALS, subsection SUSPENSIONS) ATTENTION ALL READERS No suspended person will be permitted on competition grounds from the time participants are admitted on the competition grounds until their departure. For example, suspended individuals may not be on Competition grounds during schooling or other such days prior to the start of the Competition for any purpose, including such things as: coaching riders, training or schooling horses or trailering horses on or off Competition grounds.
OFFICIAL NOTICES: THE FOLLOWING OFFICIAL NOTICES ARE ONLY INTENDED TO GIVE PENALTY INFORMATION FOR A GIVEN CASE AND NOT TO DISCLOSE THE FACTUAL BASIS FOR EACH VIOLATION OR PENALTY. THE HEARING COMMITTEE DECIDES EACH CASE BASED ON THE EVIDENCE PRESENTED AT THE HEARING, AND TAKES INTO ACCOUNT MANY FACTORS THAT MAY RAISE OR LOWER A GIVEN PENALTY. FOR EXAMPLE, THE HEARING COMMITTEE TAKES INTO ACCOUNT SUCH THINGS AS WHETHER THE VIOLATION WAS INTENTIONAL OR UNINTENTIONAL, THE NATURE OF THE VIOLATION, THE CREDIBILITY OF WITNESSES, PENALTIES IN SIMILAR CASES, PAST VIOLATIONS OF FEDERATION RULES BY A RESPONDENT, AND MANY OTHER MITIGATING FACTORS. HEARING COMMITTEE RULINGS Below are the official rulings reached by the Hearing Committee following hearings held in these matters and/or plea agreements made: This is official notice of actions taken by the United States Equestrian Federation, Inc. Hearing Committee on January 14, 2011. The Committee Members present received and accepted a plea agreement tendered pursuant to Chapter 6, GR617 of the rules in connection with the Westbrook Hunt Club August Horse Show held on August 29, 2010, wherein ABBI FERRIGNO of Newtown, CT, violated Chapter 4, GR410-411 of this Federation, in that ABBI FERRIGNO, as trainer, exhibited the horses ROSEWICK and GOODWILL after they had been administered and/or contained in their bodies 2-(1-hydroxyethyl) promazine sulfoxide. For these violations of the rules, the Hearing Committee members present directed that pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1b and GR703.1f, ABBI FERRIGNO, be found not in good standing, suspended from membership, and forbidden from the privilege of taking any part whatsoever in any Licensed Competition for one month, and is excluded from all competition grounds during Licensed Competitions for that period: (1) as an exhibitor, participant or spectator; (2) from participating in all Federation affairs and activities, (3) from holding or exercising office in the Federation or in any Licensed Competition; and (4) from attending, observing or participating in any event, forum, meeting, program, clinic, task force, or committee of the Federation, sponsored by or conducted by the Federation, or held in connection with the Federation and any of its activities. The one month suspension shall commence on August 1, 2011 and terminate at midnight on August 31, 2011. Any horse or horses owned, leased, or of any partnership, corporation or stable of hers, or shown in her name or for her reputation, (whether such interest was held at the time of the alleged violation or acquired thereafter), shall also be suspended, pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1c; and that ABBI FERRIGNO be fined $1,000 pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1j. It was further directed that for these violations of the rules, RABBIT HILL FARM of Newtown, CT, as owner of ROSEWICK, and CARRIE EGAN of Danbury, CT as owner of GOODWILL, must return for redistribution all trophies, prizes, ribbons, and monies, if any, won by these horses at said competition, and both must pay a $300 fee to the competition in connection with this penalty pursuant to Chapter 4, GR406.15 and Chapter 7, GR703.1g. ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTIES This is official notice of the imposition of Administrative Penalties pursuant to Chapter 4, GR412 and/or Chapter 6, GR616 offered by the Federation and accepted by the following parties, and approved by the Hearing Committee in lieu of hearings:
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GINGER ANDERSON of Lizella, GA, violated Chapter 13, GR 1306.1a, GR1306.1f, GR1306.1g, GR1307.4, GR1308.1, and GR1308.3 of this Federation, in connection with the Egyptian Event Horse Show held on June 7-10, 2010, in that GINGER ANDERSON maintained and competed with amateur status although she was engaging in professional activities and was listed as trainer on the Entry Blanks. For this violation it was determined that pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1b and GR703.1f, GINGER ANDERSON be found not in good standing, suspended from membership and forbidden from the privilege of taking any part whatsoever in any Licensed Competition for one month, and is excluded from all competition grounds during Licensed Competitions for that period: (1) as an exhibitor, participant or spectator; (2) from participating in all Federation affairs and activities, (3) from holding or exercising office in the Federation or in any Licensed Competition; and (4) from attending, observing or participating in any event, forum, meeting, program, clinic, task force, or committee of the Federation, sponsored by or conducted by the Federation, or held in connection with the Federation and any of its activities. The one month suspension shall commence on June 1, 2011 and terminate at midnight on June 30, 2011. Any horse or horses, completely or in part owned, leased, or of any partnership, corporation or stable of hers, or shown in her name or for her reputation, (whether such interest was held at the time of the alleged violation or acquired thereafter), shall also be suspended pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1c for the same time period. It was further directed that GINGER ANDERSON be fined $500 pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1j and that GINGER ANDERSON must return for redistribution all trophies, prizes, ribbons, and monies, if any, won at said competition with the horse, SAMRAH WI HELWEH NEJM, and she also must return all trophies, prizes, ribbons, and monies, if any, won by her at said competition and all subsequent competitions in amateur classes; and she must pay a $300 fee to each competition in connection with this penalty pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 7, GR703.1g. Furthermore, GINGER ANDERSON shall forfeit her amateur status and shall have the right to seek amateur status no sooner than January 18, 2012, if she becomes qualified for such under Chapter 13, GR1306. HOLLY ANDERSON of Lizella, GA, violated Chapter 7, GR702.1d and Chapter 13, GR1306.1f, GR1306.1g, GR1306.1i, and GR1308.3 of this Federation, in connection with the 2010 competition year, in that HOLLY ANDERSON, maintained amateur status although she advertised for professional activities on the internet. Furthermore, she allowed her daughter to maintain and compete with amateur status although her farm was receiving remuneration for services in connection with horses her daughter competed. For this violation it was determined that pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1b and GR703.1f, HOLLY ANDERSON be found not in good standing, suspended from membership and forbidden from the privilege of taking any part whatsoever in any Licensed Competition for one month, and is excluded from all competition grounds during Licensed Competitions for that period: (1) as an exhibitor, participant or spectator; (2) from participating in all Federation affairs and activities, (3) from holding or exercising office in the Federation or in any Licensed Competition; and (4) from attending, observing or participating in any event, forum, meeting, program, clinic, task force, or committee of the Federation, sponsored by or conducted by the Federation, or held in connection with the Federation and any of its activities. The one month suspension shall commence on June 1, 2011 and terminate at midnight on June 30, 2011. Any horse or horses, completely or in part owned, leased, or of any partnership, corporation or stable of hers, or shown in her name or for her reputation, (whether such interest was held at the time of the alleged violation or acquired thereafter), shall also be suspended pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1c for the same time period. It was further directed that HOLLY ANDERSON be fined $500 pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1j. Furthermore, HOLLY ANDERSON shall remain a professional and shall have the right to seek amateur status no sooner than January 18, 2012, if she becomes qualified for such under Chapter 13, GR1306. LISA BLACKMON of Rock Wall, TX, violated Chapter 4, GR410 of this Federation, in connection with the Sporthorse Breeders Horse Show I held on September 11, 2010, in that LISA BLACKMON, as trainer, exhibited the horse CAVALLO STAR after it had been administered and/or contained in its body flunixin and phenylbutazone. For this violation it was determined that LISA BLACKMON be censured pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1a and fined $1,000 pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1j. It was further directed that for this violation of the rules, LISA BLACKMON, as owner, must return for redistribution all trophies, prizes, ribbons, and monies, if any, won by CAVALLO STAR at said competition and must pay a $300 fee to the competition in connection with this penalty pursuant to Chapter 4, GR406.15. BETTY WEBER, of Arvada, CO, violated Chapter 10, GR1035.1 and Chapter 12, GR1210.15 of this Federation, in connection with the High Prairie Spring Classic
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fortherecord Horse Show held on May 15-18, 2008; High Prairie Spring Classic Horse Show held on May 14-17, 2009; and the High Prairie Spring Classic Horse Show held on May 20-23, 2010 in that BETTY WEBER officiated as Steward for more than two consecutive years at the same competition. For this violation, it was determined that BETTY WEBER be censured pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1a and fined $300 pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1j. MICHAEL DESIDERIO and RICCI DESIDERIO of Chester, NJ, violated Rule AR148.3 of this Federation, in connection with the Region XV Championship Horse Show held on July 7-11, 2010, in that MICHAEL DESIDERIO, as owner and rider, and RICCI DESIDERIO, as owner, exhibited the horse, RSD SMOKIN JO in the Region XV HA/AA Green Working Hunter Open division although the horse had competed in classes during the 2008 and 2009 competition years that made it ineligible for this section. For this violation it was determined that MICHAEL DESIDERIO and RICCI DESIDERIO each be censured pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1a. It was further directed that they must return for redistribution all trophies, prizes, ribbons, and monies, if any, won by RSD SMOKIN JO in the Region XV HA/AA Green Working Hunter Open division at said competition and must pay a $300 fee to the competition in connection with this penalty and the horse must be disqualified from said division pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1g. AUTOMATIC SUSPENSIONS (Chapter 13, GR1301.4) The following persons have failed to settle their indebtednesses with the Federation and each is therefore automatically barred until further notice from participating in any Licensed Competition pursuant to Chapter 13, GR1301.4: ANIELLO, GABE – Tigard, OR BECHTEL, KATHERINE – Menlo Park, CA (2/14/11 – 2/15/11) CHAMBERS, NATE – Vienna, VA KAUFMAN, STEPHEN – New Rochelle, NY KOZUMPLIK, SARA – Berryville, VA (2/14/11 – 2/22/11) LOIACONO, OLIVIA – Bonsall, CA (2/14/11 – 3/3/11) MCDONALD, KAM – Livingston, TX STARR, CHRISTOPHER – San Juan Capistrano, CA WALSH, KATHERINE – Bluemont, VA (2/15/11– 2/17/11) AUTOMATIC SUSPENSIONS (Chapter 9, GR913) The following persons are under suspension and are not in good standing until further notice, unless otherwise specified. A suspended person is forbidden for the time specified to hold or exercise office in the Federation or any Licensed Competition, from the privilege of taking any part whatsoever in any Licensed Competition, and is excluded from all competition grounds during Licensed Competitions as an exhibitor, participant, or spectator. Any Licensed Competition that permits a suspended person or horse to take any part whatsoever in the competition is in violation of the rules of the Federation and is subject to disciplinary action. ALTHEA LAMBERT of Scituate, RI has failed to settle her indebtedness in connection with the Fieldstone Summer Classic Horse Show held on August 24-28, 2010. ALTHEA LAMBERT, TAYLAH LAMBERT, and horse GREYBERRY are therefore automatically barred pursuant to Chapter 9, GR913, from participating in any Licensed competition until further notice. KARIN MAGUIRE of Graham, WA has failed to settle her indebtedness in connection with the Pacific Rim Arabian Fall Classic Horse Show held on October 16-17, 2010. KARIN MAGUIRE, CYNNIYA MAGUIRE, and horse WCF IMA GATOR TOO are therefore automatically barred pursuant to Chapter 9, GR913, from participating in any Licensed competition until further notice. (2/15/11 – 3/23/11) KIM SHAFFER of Milo, ME has failed to settle her indebtedness in connection with the Course Brook Horse Trials held on October 9, 2010. KIM SHAFFER, ASHLEY SHAFFER, and horse DIXIES WILD ANGEL, are therefore automatically barred pursuant to Chapter 9, GR913, from participating in any Licensed competition until further notice. CHARLES THOMAS of Ocala, FL has failed to settle his indebtedness in connection with the RMI Mid-Florida December Horse Show held on December 17-19, 2010. CHARLES THOMAS, RACHAEL THOMAS, and horse LRS RIMROCK are therefore automatically barred pursuant to Chapter 9, GR913, from participating in any Licensed competition until further notice. (2/8/11 – 2/10/11)
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AUTOMATIC SUSPENSIONS (Chapter 10, GR1035.4k) The following person(s) are under the suspension for 90 days due to a third offense of filing late Steward/Technical Delegate reports. Please check the next equestrian issue for Automatic Suspensions due to Chapter 10, GR1035.4k. Below is a summary of additions to the list of suspended horses. For a complete list, please check the Federation’s website at www.usef.org or contact the Regulation Department. SUSPENDED HORSES BORNE REGAL – Olivia Loiacono (2/14/11 – 3/3/11) BRIGBE ETOILE – Olivia Loiacono (2/14/11 – 3/3/11) CHARLY – Katherine Bechtel (2/14/11 – 2/15/11) CONDENDRO – Katherine Bechtel (2/14/11 – 2/15/11) DREAMWORKS – Katherine Bechtel (2/14/11 – 2/15/11) FERRAMO – Katherine Bechtel (2/14/11 – 2/15/11) HOLY MOSES – Katherine Walsh (2/15/11 – 2/17/11) INTREPID – Katherine Bechtel (2/14/11 – 2/15/11) LOUGH RYNN – Sara Kozumplik (2/14/11 – 2/22/11) MANOLO BLAHNIK – Sara Kozumplik (2/14/11 – 2/22/11) MILESTONE – Katherine Bechtel (2/14/11 – 2/15/11) PAK ‘N’ SAVE – Katherine Bechtel (2/14/11 – 2/15/11) PEDRO – Katherine Bechtel (2/14/11 – 2/15/11) REDRUM – Sara Kozumplik (2/14/11 – 2/22/11) ROLLING STONE II – Nate Chambers SANTANA – Sara Kozumplik (2/14/11 – 2/22/11) SUBWAY – Olivia Loiacono (2/14/11 – 3/3/11) SWEET AZ – Sara Kozumplik (2/14/11 – 2/22/11) AMATEUR & PROFESSIONAL STATUS Amateur status: The following individuals were reinstated as Amateurs by vote of the Hearing Committee pursuant to Chapter 13, GR1308. DIMMIG, AVERY – West Palm Beach, FL FEDERICO, BRAD – Cornelius, NC GENTRY-RYAN, TRACEY – Wildwood, MO GRAHAM, COOKIE – Scottsdale, AZ KLIGORA, CURT – Milton, WI LOVETT, KATY – Micanopy, FL PLATZ, CANDACE K. – Auburn, ME REINSTEIN, ROBERTA L. – Livermore, CA ROTH, LINDA – Prescott Valley, AZ SAVEGNAGO, JEANNIE – Ocala, FL SCHATZBERG, MEGAN – Cave Creek, AZ SEARCY, CAROLINE – Ocala, FL SHOTMEYER, HEIDI J. – Wyckoff, NJ SIVERTSON, JENNIFER L. – White Bear Lake, MN SILVER, AMANDA – Washington, DC TENENBAUM, ELISA – Farmington, CT Professional status: The following individuals have relinquished their Amateur status and declared themselves Professional pursuant to Chapter 13, GR1307.2. ALLEN, MARLENE – Charles Town, WV ANTHONY, ANNE – Rogersville, MO ATKINSON, DOREEN – West, TX BAILEY, MOLLIE – Middleburg, VA BARGE, JAMIE – Malibu, CA BARTLETT, LOUIE – Bend, OR BLUER, JASON – Madison, MI BLUMENTHAL, JESSICA – Bonney Lake, WA BRAEUTIGAM, ALLIE – Westover, WV CONDE, CARLOS – Ocala, FL COOPER, LORI – Wellington, FL COUTURE, BRIANNA – Tolland, CT DAVIS, MATTHEW – Larkspur, CO DE ANGELIS, BROOK – Little Compton, RI DINGES, JENNIFER – San Bernardino, CA EROMENOK, CHRISTINE – Troy, NY FISHMAN, KAITLIN – Marietta, GA FRASER, COLIN – Moneta, VA GARRO, JULIO – Edwards, CO GREENE, KYRSTEN – St. Louis, MO GUERIN, ALLISON – Haydenville, MA HANSEN, BETHANY – Idaho Falls, ID HECK, TORIA – Chesapeake, OH HICKEY, CRYSTAL – Laguna Niguel, CA HOLMES, HANNA – Milford, OH HONEYCUTT, ERIN – Huger, SC JOSEPH, LILLIANNA – Essex Junction, VT KILLIAN, DEBI – Ramona, CA LASWELL, MARILYNN – Fresno, CA LOIACONO, OLIVIA – Bonsall, CA MADSEN, STEPHANIE – Austin, MN MAHAFFEY, JOAN – Greensboro, NC MASKELL, ALISON – Staatsburg, NY
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