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contents Check out our our top skid boot picks on page 35.
features 42 Baby Steps Reaching highest collection with half-steps.
52 Arabian Ambassadors
56 Are You Protected? Owning horses is a risky business. Make sure you have the coverage you need. BY PAMELA MANSFIELD
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Four horses that show the breed in a new light. BY JENNIFER ROBERTS
62 2 Rock ’n’ Roll Decoding the rollback with Dean Brown. BY CATHY HERBERT
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14 Editor’s Note 16 On the Road 18 Letters to the Editor 20 In Your Words 25 Points of Interest 31 Now You Know 33 Ten Things 35 Prepurchase Exam 36 Driving Pointers 39 Ask the Vet
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the scoop 77 Industry Wide News 81 Industry Wide Affiliates 89 Hunter/Jumper 99 Eventing 103 Dressage 107 Driving 113 Western 117 Distance Riding/Trail 121 Morgan 123 Arabian 127 Quarter Horse 131 Baroque 133 Breed Affiliates
tail end 138 Real Estate 144 Marketplace 145 Stallion Paddocks 146 Directories 154 Classifieds 156 Affiliate Directory 160 Last Laugh 8
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78 Alissa Kinsey and Grisette win the Adult
Amateur Jumper Championship at the Devon Horse Show and Country Fair. 110 The Saratoga Driving Association holds its annual Pleasure Show and Continuous Driving event.
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on the cover 2013 Region 14 Champion Half-Arabian Reining Horse and 2013 Region 11 Reserve Champion Half-Arabian Reining Horse, Come Spin With Me (Hesa Zee+/ x Miss Colonel Freckle (AQHA). The sevenyear-old Half-Arabian mare is owned and bred by Eleanor Hamilton of Eleanor’s Arabians in Rogers, MN, and shown by Gary Ferguson of Sulphur Springs, TX. Read more on page 22. COVER PHOTO BY RICK OSTEEN/HOWARD SCHATZBERG
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69 Travel 72 Fashion 74 Fitness 75 Collecting Thoughts
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EDITOR’S NOTE
Covering Your Bases I’M A WORRIER BY NATURE, and the only way I’ve been able to combat that is to be prepared. I need lists, and things done early, just in case. I like to research things and know my options. It helps to keep me calm in the midst of craziness, and that is why I liked this month’s article “Are You Protected?” by Pamela Mansfield. We all know that horses are a liability—they decide to bite, even though they’ve never done it before; they get loose and run through the neighbor’s yard; and of course they love to find a way to get hurt. Pam goes over your options with an equine attorney and an insurance agent to make sure that when one of these events happens—and it will—that you do not end up paying for it in the long run. See more on page 56. In another topic dear to my heart, Cathy Herbert talks rollbacks with Dean Brown of Santa Hill Ranch in Campbell Hall, NY. No matter how good you and your horse are at the sliding stop, if you don’t have a great rollback to go with it, your score isn’t going to be the best it could be. Find out how to add finesse to this move by turning to page 62. Also this month, our own Jennifer Roberts dispels some of the misconceptions about her favorite breed, the Arabian, through some inspirational stories of horses that have excelled in many different venues. Be sure to read about these Arabian ambassadors on page 52. Hopefully you will leave with a renewed sense of what the breed is really all about. We hope you enjoy this issue and your summer with your horses!
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Be a Part of the Equine Journal » This month in our “In Your Words” column, we asked what your horse’s most endearing quality is. See the answers on page 20. We would love to feature your answer next month. Visit us on Facebook, or send your answers to editorial@equinejournal.com. » If you have a great photo of your horse you would like to see as our Photo of the Month, email it to Jenn@equinejournal.com. » Do you have a horse health or training question? Send your questions to Jenn@equinejournal.com, and we will have a leading veterinarian or trainer provide the answers you are looking for.
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ON THE ROAD
RECENTLY, I WAS EXCITED TO ATTEND the American Horse Publications (AHP) Conference, held June 19-21, 2014 in Charleston, SC. Here, editors, publishers, and other remarkable members of the equestrian world culminate to discuss not only the state of the publishing industry, but to also debate hot topics that the equine world is currently facing, and how it will continue to evolve in the future. Although there were many fascinating and inspiring individuals at the conference, one who particularly stands out is Equine Industry Vision Award winner, Patti Colbert. Vibrant and full of energy, it’s Me with Western Horseman Editor and former AHP President, no surprise that Patti was the recipient of Christine Hamilton, at the AHP this prestigious award. She has tremendously Awards Ceremony. contributed to a number of events and organizations within the equine industry—first, as the brains behind the Mustang Heritage Foundation’s remarkably successful Extreme Mustang Makeover, and now, as the owner of Patti Colbert Enterprises, she is focusing her attention on Time to Ride, an initiative created in conjunction with the American Horse Council to connect equine enthusiasts with horse-related activities. It was wonderful to see an esteemed colleague like Patti receive the Vision Award, as she certainly meets the criteria required to become a recipient: by inspiring those who love horses to become more involved within the equine community, and by leading those who are already involved within it to continue to motivate others. This year’s Annual Awards Contest was no disappointment for the Equine Journal. With over 736 entries overall and 97 contestants within the competition, our magazine brought home seven awards in total. Congratulations to freelance writer Natalie DeFee Mendik on finishing in first place for her Instructional Single Article, “Steps to the Top,” published in our December 2013 issue. Also earning a first place award was Ange Dickson Finn for her wellreceived column, “Last Laugh.” Staff members who brought home awards included our Art Director, Daniel Goodwin, who received first place honors in Editorial Design for his layout of “The Power of the Horse: Suzan Hamilton Todd Triumps After Tragedy with Help from Equines and Art” in the October 2013 issue, second place for the layout of “Micro-Killer – The Hazards of the Blister Beetle,” and second place in the Publication Cover Page category for his layout of our June 2013 cover. Former News Editor Kathryn Selinga received second place in the Service to the Reader Single Article category for writing the informative article, “Head Games – The Silent Dangers of Concussions” published in June 2013, and Social Editor Jennifer Roberts was awarded third place in the Feature Single Article category for crafting the compelling article, “Igniting the Passion – Top Equestrians Pay Tribute to the Ponies Who Started It All” about top riders and their connection with their favorite ponies. We truly have a great staff here at Equine Journal. Congratulations to all writers and employees who were award recipients, as well as to our Managing Editor, Kelly Ballou, who assigns these difficult topics. We look forward to continually inspire and motivate you, our readers, for years to come.
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR [ FEATURED LET TER ]
NorthWoods Animal Treats for Your Thoughts!
Thank you so much for the article on GMOs in the June issue of the Equine Journal. I am cautious about what I feed my family, but frankly I haven’t given my horses’ feed much thought. Thank you for opening my eyes to the subject and providing me with valuable information.
We love hearing from you! Send us your letters to the editor for a chance to win next month’s prize of North Woods Animal Treats. All letters we receive by August 15 will be entered in the drawing. Send your submissions to editorial@equinejournal.com, or to Equine Journal,l Editorial, 83 Leicester Street, N. Oxford, MA 01537. Congratulations to Denise Koller for winning August’s letterof-the-month! She will receive some North Woods Animal Treats.
- Denise Koller, Woodstock, CT
This is Bellatriks Dreams, a very dark bay purebred sabino Arabian, and future sporthorse. Her sire, Khartoon Khlassic, was unshown due to an injury, but his sire, the great Khemosabi, is always worth mentioning. Her dam, Blue Angel Dreams, is training Second Level dressage and is a highly intelligent, albeit stubborn and low key, solid black mare. Bella shows all the signs of becoming a great horse with a striking personality to go with her color and we look forward to seeing her grow up and live up to her potential. -Natasha De Venuti, Via Email 18
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Nice article on GMOs. -Patrice Sheehan LaCrosse, WI I was thrilled to see my photo of my daughter and her horse in the Sport Horse supplement of the Equine Journall (page 9). I bought three copies at Dover. My daughter is actively seeking sponsorship and will love to show this to her prospective sponsors. -Sue Drover Via Email I loved the June cover photo! -Elizabeth Wade Basking Ridge, NJ Kudos to the Equine Journal and Pam Mansfield for “Who Owns the High Performance Horses?” (in the Sport Horse supplement) and citing how equestrians, unlike most professional athletes, fail to enlist the services of an agent to manage their careers. Horse sports will remain second tier, in sponsorships and “meat in the seats,” until more equestrians grasp the importance of incorporating sports marketing services into an annual budget and overall program. -L.A. Pomeroy Via Facebook Great article on dressage with Walter Zettl! -Carol DiCarlo Cheshire, CT Thank you so much for including Lexington, VA, [in the travel column]. I will be headed there for several horse shows this summer and I was excited to see the list of restaurants…I’ll be sure to try them out when I am there! -Carol Buckley Elizabethtown, NY
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IN YOUR WORDS
That no matter what is going on, he thinks I’m the most interesting thing in the universe. I can go out into the paddock, sit down, and he stops whatever he’s doing to just come over and put his head in my lap. He just wants us to be together. -Patti Tate His heart. Little bugger is all heart. Never says no, goes all day for a child or me, for anybody really. Greatest horse I’ve ever had. -Rusty Castiglione His character. He’s a real clown and a real sweety too. He never gets nasty with his paddock friends. -Elisia Ellis The way they mourned their long-term pasture mate when she crossed the rainbow bridge...they stood guard near the grave for over a week, so nobody can tell me horses don’t bond or grieve. Mine were like soldiers guarding the tomb. It was amazing to witness. -Robin Holder Dimauro
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His rear and spin as we go into an arena he doesn’t know…oh wait…joking aside—when he is scared, it takes him some time, but he always ends up trusting me that it is safe. -Karie Slade His personality, he is a little know-it-all! -Joelle M. Conover They way he eats mints. He loves them, but only uses his front teeth to crush them up, then swallows them. I’ve never seen it done before. -Graham Davenport
From Our Staff When my mare was younger she would come over and lie down next to me in the pasture, munching on grass the whole time. She has a sweet, goofy personality. -Kelly Ballou, Managing Editor
What are your plans for your horse when
he retires?
He’s a goof, and a “trooper.” He will do just about anything, and will wait for hours just standing around. -Michele Freeman
Send your answers to Jenn@EquineJournal.com.
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What is yyour horse’s most endearing quality?
Follows me everywhere, almost like a dog, uses my back as a scratching post after a long ride, grins like a fool when he gets sprayed in the face with water—after pawing at the ground and spraying the muddy water everywhere to get me to spritz his face. Yeah, Hoop is definitely more doglike than horse. -Emma Carbone
He’s a mama’s boy…and loves fortune cookies! -Laura Ashley
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ON THE COVER
Eleanor’s Arabian Farm The Real Deal BY JANE CARLTON
WHEN IT COMES TO WORKING western Arabian horses, not many understand the breed and discipline better than Eleanor Hamilton of Eleanor’s Arabian Farm in Rogers, MN. Hamilton’s equine passion started early. “I grew up on a cattle ranch in Nebraska, so of course we just played with the horses. We rode on horseback to grade school,” she said in a matter of fact way. “At the heart of it, I am a rancher’s daughter, raised in the saddle, herding cattle, and consequently I love horses, especially working horses. After college, my husband got a job up here, so that’s how we ended up in Minnesota. We eventually bought a farm outside the city.” Her Arabian love affair started when an acquaintance introduced her to the breed. “That was way back in ’72. I rode her horse, and bought a Half-Arab, and then got a purebred. It kind of exploded from that.” And explode it did. Hamilton has had well over 50 champion purebred and Half-Arabian show horses and 23 national winners to her credit. Even now, in her 70s, Hamilton still competes as an amateur—and does well. With her mare, CMS Little Sierra+, she has garnered six Non-Pro and Amateur Reining Top Tens at the U.S. and Canadian National Championship shows. Most recently, CMS Little Sierra+ was awarded her Arabian Horse Association (AHA) Legion of Honor, based entirely on reining competition. Between her many accomplishments, Hamilton has been the head of the Arabian Reining Horse Association (ARHA) for nearly a decade. She is well known for her dedication to the sport, to the horses, and to building a reputable breeding program. The scope of Hamilton’s operation is specific. “[At the farm] we concen22
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[ABOVE] CMS Little Sierra+ and Eleanor Hamilton. [BOTTOM] Eleanor Hamilton and Heza Fire Walker: Canadian National Top Ten Western Pleasure in 2013.
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ON THE COVER trate on working western horses. We do reining and, of course, western pleasure.” Trainer Rod Matthiesen joined the team in 1988 and has been producing great results ever since, with his clients winning numerous national championships and reserve championships over the years. Hamilton has eight to 10 outside horses in for training and another three to four horses with other trainers throughout the country. While riding and competing is one of Hamilton’s strong suits, her wellregarded breeding program extends her love of the breed to the next generation. Hamilton started out breeding purebred Arabians, and still does, but is focusing now on the Arabian/Quarter Horse cross. “A lot of breeders are re-discovering the Arabian,” longtime colleague Christy Egan explained. “The warmbloods can be heavy, so the addition of Arabian blood can lighten them up and give them more flair and style. The Saddlebred/Arabian cross is probably one of the prettiest harness horses in the world—they have real spirit and grace.” This year, Hamilton bred about 25% purebreds and 75% Arabian/Quarter Horses, according to Egan. “For the cross, you just have to find out what works,” Egan said. “That’s the exciting part. People are learning right now which crosses are going to be the best.” Egan is a fan. “With the Arab/Quarter Horse cross, when they’re correct, they’re some of the strongest-boned horses on the face of the earth, with dense cannon bones and terrific feet. They are also tremendously courageous—[they have] courage like a lion,” she said. Hamilton’s main breeding stallion is Hesa Zee+/ (Xenophonn x Somthing Special), the sire of over half of Hamilton’s national winners. His sire, Xenophonn, is the all-time leading sire of Arabian working western horses, so it’s clear that Hesa Zee brings great bloodlines to the table, as well as a phenomenal temperament. Hamilton has a stellar reputation as a breeder. “She’s the real deal,” Egan said. One of the most important aspects of Hamilton’s breeding program is to produce truly rideable horses. “The cool thing about Eleanor’s horses is that even though they’re really good, athletic horses, she specifically breeds them for trainability because she wants to be able to ride them herself,” Egan said.
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[ABOVE] Hesa Zee+/.[BELOW] Eleanor’s Arabian Farm with visitors from a 2013 Open House.
“So they’re trainable, they’re smart, and they’re people horses—it’s pretty much guaranteed that you’ll get a horse with a real brain and work ethic to boot!” The combination of well-bred horses and excellent training has given Hamilton a solid client base that admires her wonderful horses. “As a mother and grandmother, I
really appreciate the fact that she has horses that kids can ride—she’s always got one or two that you can put a short stirrup rider on,” Egan said. “And still, she has good open horses. You can’t say that about a lot of barns.” For more information on Eleanor’s Arabian Farm, visit EleanorsArabianFarm.com. August 2014
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BARNMANAGER.COM PUTS AN END TO THE DISORGANIZED paper trail plaguing most barns. Important information about the horses in your barn will never be lost, misplaced, or destroyed again thanks to this new website. Users can build comprehensive profiles to record and manage every detail of each horse’s care in their barn, including medical and day-to-day aspects of operation. Data is safely stored in the Cloud, which enables users to access it from any web-enabled device. Additionally, user-friendly software transforms record-keeping from the bane of every manager’s existence into a quick and simple task. August 2014
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BUY THE BUNCH
MEDIA REVIEW
Looking for a fun treat for your horse? They love bananas! Banana skins and even feeding your horse the entire fruit are good for his health. They are rich in potassium, which helps to boost energy levels.
[ BOOK ]
The Polish and Russian Arabians of Ed Tweed’s Brusally Ranch BY TOBI LOPEZ TAYLOR,
212 pages, paperback, Mare’s Nest Books (ScreenFoldPress.com), 2013, $39.95. Taking a look at the legacy of Brusally Ranch and Edwin Tweed, this book chronicles the journey of an important breeding farm that highly influenced the Arabian horse. With a myriad of photographs, as well as detailed pedigree information, this assesses the legacy of each of the hand-selected horses that were the cornerstone of the Brusally breeding program.
BOTTOM LINE: Serious
breeders of Russian and Polish Arabians will find this to be a valuable addition to their library, while Arabian enthusiasts will enjoy a look back on the history of the breed.
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A Masterpiece Tredstep Ireland is proud to introduce the Da Vinci Stretch, a super-close fitting field boot featuring thoughtful design details, quality materials, and superior craftsmanship that combine to usher in a new era of unprecedented comfort, style, and performance in an off-the-shelf boot.
HYDRATION STATION It is very important that your horses are well-hydrated to avert illness. Keep the water fresh. When it is hot, change it twice a day, and let your horse drink before bathing and grooming. When traveling, offer them water with apple juice or another tasty additive in it. Then, toss the remaining water and rinse the bucket, as it will ferment rapidly.
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$38.8 The equine industry directly produces goods and services of $38.8 billion, with a total impact of $101.5 billion on the United States Gross Domestic Product.
$1,900,000,000 The horse industry contributes over $1.9 billion in taxes to all levels of government.
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There are approximately 9.2 million horses in the United States.
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The Big g Deal on Minis BY JANE CARLTON
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The history of Miniature horses can var source to source, but one solid fact is that Miniature horses are “sized down” from pony bree the Shetland. Some people say that they were produced to work in the Appalachian coal mines in the mid 20th century. By the mid 1950s, many pony farms were breeding diminutive horses for fun.
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are well suited for everyone from equestrian to the consummate show al. There aren’t many restrictions as to what a Miniature horse can do. They can be driven multiple ways, shown in-hand or over obstacles, and best of all, they make great companions for other horses.
SOURCES: Robin Mingione, AMHR, ASPC, ASPR licensed judge and event manager at Little King Farm (home of Boones Little Buckeroo); Jill Gleason, American Miniature Horse Registry; amha.org and Miniature Horse World article; theminiaturehorse.com. August 2014
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Weaver Leather Skid Boots
These skid boots have some great properties right off the bat, such as the expanded leather liner that kept dirt out and prevented irritation, and the elastic connectors that provided extra give. Like most skid boots, they feature no-turn rolls to prevent shifting of the boots. These were the heaviest of the boots tested and the tester’s first opinion wass that they were a bit bulky. The leather took a while to break in, but once it did, the boot lostt much of its bulk and conformed nicely to the horse’s leg. The durable cup held up to even the hardest stops and the cushioning on the inside kept the horse comfortable. BUY IT: WeaverLeather.com, $63.69.
The lightweight design of these boots was a plus for this tester. She also loved the Velcro fasteners on the boots that made getting them on and off a breeze and ensured a great fit. The Velcro also overlapped to ensure they did not come undone during a run. The boots feature elastic on both the top and bottom straps so they flex with the horse as needed. The cups are made of thick, durable leather and the insides of the boots are soft, ensuring the horse stays comfortable. The one-piece leather design was slightly awkward but didn’t seem to restrict the horse’s movement. The closed design of this boot provided extra protection to the leg, but did mean that you had to be careful to empty the footing and clean the boots regularly. BUY IT: Pards.com, $66.95.
Whether you head out to ride the slide or run barrels, it’s best to be suited up and ready for action. This month, our testers put skid boots through their paces.
Tod Slone Deluxe Skid Boots
It was love at first sight for this tester as the Tod Slone Deluxe Skid Boots were a few steps up from her current pair. The carefully constructed boot fit her horses like a glove, and because of this, and the fact that they were lightweight, they didn’t restrict the horse’s movement at all. The thick rubber cups kept her horse from getting sore, and dirt did not collect behind them. The leather straps were supple and needed little work to wear them in. The only negative the tester had about these boots is that the interior of the straps could have been a bit softer for the horse. BUY IT: SloneSaddles.com, $89.95.
VenTECH Slide-Tec Tall-Tops Skid Boots
For the ultimate in protection, you can’t beat these 24" tall skid boots. They provide protection from the hock down to the bulb of the heel and ensure that dirt does not get trapped in the boot. There is also a padded leather area along the inside of the cannon bone to protect from interference. The neoprene conforms to the horse’s leg and the material is breathable. These boots took some getting used to for the tester, who was used to the design of other skid boots, and they did prove to be a bit difficult to get on the first few times due to the amount of velcro. But, once she developed a system, she loved the increased amount of protection. BUY IT: ProfChoice.com, $149.95.
This month’s products for review will be donated to the EquiCenter Therapeutic Riding Program.
Our testers:: This month, our Prepurchase Exam was conducted by: Kelly Ballou, Managing Editor; and d Jennifer Roberts, Social Editor.
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ties and hitch them. My header will be standing there watching and waiting to assist if necessary. I always use a kick strap the first couple of times, just in case. Once hitched, I drive straight out of the barn into the outdoor ring with my header walking beside the horse, behind the horse’s field of vision. I don’t want the horse to see the header because I want his total attention. If all the steps are taken and nothing is rushed, this should be the easiest part of the process. If it isn’t, then you need to retrace your steps. Don’t rush the process. BILL BROE and his wife, Nancy, are the owners of A Horse Drawn Affair/Broe Farm in Ancramdale, NY. Bill has been training horses for over 25 years for driving and riding. He has been involved in many aspects of the horse industry as a dressage competitor in the saddle and as as driving competitor. Bill and Nancy own and operate their commercial carriage business, A Horse Drawn Affair, in the tri-state area. They also appear in movies and TV commercials with their driving horses.
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Concentrate on Concentrates Practical Considerations of Feed Processing Effects BY DR. PETER HUNTINGTON OF KENTUCKY EQUINE RESEARCH
It seems that every time I go to the feed store, there is another type of grain available and another way that it was prepared! It used to be just rolled or cracked oats, but now the options are endless! How can I determine which feed processing method is right for my horse?
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There is a vast array of options in the methods of processing and presentation of the various ingredients in Equine feeds can contain a wide variety of grains processed in different ways to help equine feeds. Processing choices increase digestibility. include grinding, steam rolling, flaking, micronizing, pelleting, boiling, chaffing, silaging, extruding, reduces the heat produced as a result of It is not true that crushing or rolling and expelling, and there is a seemgrains will reduce the protein content. digestion of fiber in the hindgut. ingly never-ending stream of blended There is, however, some destruction of This same principle of reducing the heat increment of the diet should be complete mixes that use some combina- the vitamin content, but this is neglition of ingredients prepared in one or gible compared to the horse’s total daily applied to feeding horses in extremes more of these ways. requirements. Grains make little contriof hot or cold weather. In warmer bution to the horse’s vitamin intake. climates, the use of higher energy grains Most processing methods aim at reducing the particle size and improving results in a lower heat increment of Steam pelleting and cooking improve the digestibility and palatability of the feed. the digestibility of dry matter and metabolism and will help reduce overAfter grinding or rolling of cereal starch, thereby increasing the available heating with work. Fats are also useful grains, the digestibility of fiber is either energy content of the feed. The belief in this situation. In colder weather, not affected or improved by only 5%. that cooked grains produce less heat horses will naturally select high-fiber Given that processed oats may cost during digestion than uncooked grains diets, which increase the heat increment significantly more than whole oats, comes from the improved digestion and from hindgut fermentation, helping to the benefits are hard to justify. It is reduced microbial fermentation, which keep the horse warm. worth remembering that horses come equipped with a highly developed set health hints BODY CONDITION of grinders in their teeth and will masticate particles to approximately 1.6 mm BODY CONDITION IS AN IMPORTANT body with the goal of creating a universal scale before swallowing. The eating of 2.2 indicator that the horse is getting enough to access bodyweight. Scores range from one pounds of hay will require between nutrients. The Henneke horse body condition to nine, with one being poor and nine being 3,000 and 3,500 chewing movements, scoring system, developed by Henneke at extremely fat; the ideal range for most horses while 2.2 pounds of ground concentrate Texas A&M University, is a numerical scale used is from four to six. Adjust your horse’s rations to will involve only about 800 to 1,200 to evaluate the amount of fat on a horse’s keep them within the healthy range. chewing movements.
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he cadenced, dancing steps of piaffe and passage in Grand Prix have that definite wow-factor. While these movements may seem a lofty goal, like everything in dressage, piaffe and passage are the result of sound, systematic training that builds the horse step by step. Small trot steps, known as half-steps, are baby steps that slowly develop over time to piaffe and passage.
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Piaffe and passage mark the culmination of collection at the upper levels, making their debut in the FEI (Fédération Equestre Internationale) Intermediate II test. Years of gymnastically developing strength, collection, and rhythm allow the horse to perform these gracefully powerful movements. Piaffe and passage are both a two-beat, cadenced, elevated, engaged, highly-collected trot. The forward-moving passage is marked by great elasticity, while piaffe is performed seemingly in place, with the hindquarters lowered and engaged, creating an uphill outline. Half-steps—small, active, rhythmic trot steps with forward motion and the horse stepping under himself—are the precursor to these two upper-
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level movements, gradually developing the horse’s strength, engagement, rhythm, and collection. Think basic training for piaffe, passage, and piaffe-passage transitions. Imagine the trot spectrum ranging from the extremely collected piaffe, to passage, to half-steps, to collected trot, to working trot, to medium trot, and finally to the ground-swallowing extended trot.
Getting Started Adding half-steps to your schooling is pretty straightforward; Grand Prix competitor Kathy Von Ertfelda, a United States Dressage Federation (USDF) Gold Medalist based in South Dartmouth, MA, and Loxahatchee, FL, tells us how. Having represented the United States many times in international competition on the United States Kathy Von Ertfelda demonstrates short, forward Equestrian Team (USET), including at the 1997 trot steps on Cenozoico Dressage World Cup, Von Ertfelda has trained and VO, her seven-year-old shown dozens of horses through the FEI levels. Lusitano stallion. » First off, your horse may already be ready to take on this new challenge. “You shouldn’t wait too long—people wait way too long to introduce baby halfsteps,” explains Von Ertfelda. “If your horse has good basic work; has a half-halt in all gaits; walks, trots, and canters relaxed and on the aids, start playing with half-steps.” For young horses getting started in dressage, Von Ertfelda notes the horse is often ready near the beginning of his fifth year, depending on the horse and quality of basic work. Start by simply bringing your normal collected trot back to a few little steps, making the trot smaller, explains Von Ertfelda. You can also ask by riding trot-halt-trot-halt transitions with a short distance of trot. Then in the trot, half-halt to almost a halt, before sending the horse forward again. These transitions help the horse close his frame, shift weight to the hindquarters, and step under himself with the hind legs. Schooling along a wall can help maintain straightness. When you get some small steps, reward the horse by In this photo, the short lightening the rein; you can either trot forward on a trot steps have become loose rein, or come to a walk and give the rein. more active half-steps. » When asking for half-steps, Von Ertfelda recommends keeping the leg on a bit behind the girth. “Personally, I trot with the leg at girth; in half-steps, I bring both legs a little back, so that when I teach passage, I can have the leg a little forward. This way, the horse never gets confused between half-steps or piaffe and passage,” says Von Ertfelda, noting, however, that there is no hard and fast rule—so much depends on the individual horse. With the lower leg on, keep the seat light and the horse round. In half-steps, you are asking the horse to trot, but also asking him to wait. “You can get in trouble if you are taking too much with your hand, but also asking the horse to trot. First you ask him to trot, then you ask him to wait. You don’t want the horse to panic or think backwards. Get a couple of small steps, and release,” explains Here, Cenozoico VO Von Ertfelda. “The important thing in teaching halfhas shortened the steps is that the horse does not feel trapped. The half-steps to an key is to not use hand and leg together. Rule: hands “almost piaffe,” going without legs, legs without hands. If you’re not forward very little. His hindquarters are more tactful with the aids, the horse can get confused. engaged and he is carGet a reaction with as little aids as possible. You rying more behind. » don’t want to be poking the horse with the spur and stopping him in front. If you use a whip, be as gentle as possible, but you still want a reaction. How you Equine Journal does not condone riding without a helmet. EQJMG_140800_042-047.indd 45
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stick to your principles “Recently I’ve seen a lot of people riding on the spur, instead of the lower leg and seat,” says Von Ertfelda. “The horse should go on the leg aids. The spur should not be required except as a reminder. If you have to ride with the spur every stride, the horse is not on the aids. It should be much easier than that.” Keep it classic, keep it correct, enjoy the ride.
standing, make a fuss of the horse. There really is no formula. The main thing is you must reward a hint of understanding,” remarks Von Ertfelda. “Get one or two steps. Don’t get greedy and ask for four or five. You should build on half-steps very slowly. You don’t want tension and anxiety about half-steps; the horse should think it’s fun. You want to do it as play, with lots of rewards, whatever your horse thinks of as a reward, whether a pat or a piece of sugar. Release the aids and make a big fuss.” Through the training process, the horse generally learns half-steps, then piaffe, then passage. “It’s my strong opinion that half-steps and piaffe should be taught before passage in most cases—of course there are always exceptions,” notes Von Ertfelda.
ENJOY THE JOURNEY use the whip is based on the temperament of the horse— some horses don’t need a whip.” Half-steps can also be worked in-hand, but this is a trickier endeavor that Von Ertfelda suggests undertaking only with an experienced trainer knowledgeable of in-hand work. To start out, she recommends first touching one hind leg with the whip; if the horse raises his leg, pat him. It’s a simple process of training the horse to raise one leg, then the other, so he understands a little tap means to lift the leg. The horse lifts the leg, and you reward.
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“Build on it gradually. Get to the point the horse just loves to do this for you, like a game, so it’s fun for him,” comments Von Ertfelda. “There always has to be something in it for the horse.” Half-steps are not a competition movement—you won’t find them in any dressage test. Rather, they are a training tool preparing for the grand finale. Along this journey, half-steps improve balance, strength, and self-carriage. Through these compressed trot-steps, the horse learns to rhythmically step under himself, giving the feeling of lightness and power harmoniously converging. Chart your course, step by step!
You know you are on the right track when the horse is happily working for you. “If you get even a hint of under-
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ARABIAN
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any of us fell in love with horses reading Walter Farley’s The Black Stallion; we imagined ourselves galloping across the desert with a beautiful black stallion that we could call our own. However, when we purchased our first horses, the vast majority looked past the noble Arabian breed, remembering the stallion’s spirited behavior and extreme endurance, and choosing one believed to be more suitable. Perhaps what we should have been remembering, however, was the bond between the stallion, and his young owner Alec Ramsay, with the majestic horse literally choosing to follow his owner through fire. To those who have experience with the Arabian, it is the horses’ incredibly personable nature that draws them to the breed. Not just a pretty face and a willing attitude, it is the breed’s athleticism and extreme intelligence that Arabian owners tout the most. There are hundreds of stories of Arabians that are truly ambassadors for this amazing breed, stepping away from the breed shows (which are still a testament to their versatility) and proving that they can be competitive against any breed in any arena. We focused on a handful of success stories that may change what you previously thought about Arabians.
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Making g International Headlines The late EA Cygnus, owned by Mimi and Karla Stanley, made his mark on the dressage rankings during his impressive career. Bought after Anne Hornbeak had trained him to the Grand Prix level, Cygnus challenged and educated Mimi as they moved up the levels together. Throughout their journey, Cygnus became the first (and currently only) Arabian to win a United States Dressage Federation (USDF) Junior Young Rider Grand Prix Horse of the Year award. In addition to his four national championships and five reserve national championships, Cygnus is also the second horse in the country to earn a USDF Horse Performance Certificate at every level of dressage. Together, Mimi and Cygnus made history, performing 75 Grand Prix tests together, putting Cygnus on the list of top 50 dressage horses, dead or alive, of any breed. Their last test together was a mere three months before Cygnus passed away due to an inoperable tumor in his small intestine. During his final Grand Prix test, he and Mimi performed in a snaffle, a testament to their partnership. Cygnus not only helped a young girl move up the levels, he also proved that a small Arabian with a big heart is capable of anything he puts his mind to.
Extremely Talented PHOTOS: (TOP) BOBTARR.COM; (BOTTOM) COURTESY OF SARAH INGRAM
Katelyn Carter’s BG Firefly started as a western pleasure horse when the junior rider purchased the four-year-old stallion. Firefly’s first national title was a top 10 in western pleasure. Since then, he has won national championships in working hunter, hunter hack, and trail, but these were not his crowning achievements. Katelyn and Firefly have become a force to be reckoned with in the extreme trail riding circuit, winning countless extreme trail classes, including the Battle of the Breeds class at Spruce Meadows. His owner Katelyn laughs, “He loves his new job! I’m not kidding when I say that when we show up he does his best to win. He has talent and so much heart.” Just when you think that he couldn’t possibly have another trick up his sleeve, this daring, well-rounded pinto also competes in timed obstacle course competitions.
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Chance Worth Taking Sarah Ingram took a chance in 2007 when she purchased PA Sebastion as a halter broke seven-year-old; after all, the horse had been passed over by many trainers and put on the back burner due to his perceived lack of potential. However, after only nine months under saddle with just his amateur owner riding, he won his very first jumper classes and sport horse under saddle class. Now, the impressive grey gelding has national championships honors on the Arabian circuit, as well as wins on the Open Jumper circuit. He has evented to Preliminary, and competed in dressage to Third Level. The biggest testament to his willing attitude and athleticism is possibly the work that he and Sarah did to compete in the 2013 Spruce Meadows Battle of the Breeds. Sebastion and Sarah learned barrel racing and trail together in order to compete for the breed.
Jan Sharp’s Darker N Bey is not only a double breed national level show horse, winning a 2013 U.S. Arabian & Half-Arabian Sport Horse National Top 10 in dressage and a Pinto Reserve World Championship in halter, but “Darken” is also a highly schooled trick horse. educate people, especially children, about horses,” Jan tells us. “As Darken performs his many tricks, I share his inspirational story. Darken’s early challenges place him in a unique category that people with challenges in their own lives can quickly identify with. He strikes a familiar
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chord with those who sometimes struggle to fit in and make a difference. As a colt, I was not sure which direction his life would go. Then, one day, he walked out of his stall and proved just how smart he really was. He had taught himself tricks, just by watching my other trick horses practice their routines near his stall. After he showed me that he too wanted to become a trick horse, I set about adding to his repertoire and began to use him to inspire others. He and I travel to schools, nursing homes, Pony Clubs, parades, 4-H clubs, special events, and many charity and fundraisers.� An inspiration for children to discover their own talents, this special Arabian can be found at a different venue every weekend, performing tricks for 20 preschoolers, hitting the trails in the mountains, or winning in the show ring.
Mystique With centuries of breeding for the ultimate desert horse, the Arabian is not only trustworthy and personable, but also athletic and extremely intelligent. There is a reason that they have been touted as one of the most versatile breeds of horses. The Arabian is a show horse, an all-around family horse, and a competitive sport horse. They are also the horse of childhood dreams, largely in part to the adventures of Alec and The Black Stallion.
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YOU’RE TACKING up your horse and getting ready to ride on the trail at a public park when two small children run up and pat him on his back leg. What goes through your mind att that th t momentt as you avert a potential accident? What if your horse had kicked? Would insurance cover you in a situation like this?
Maybe you know of other situations, such as a horse stolen from a barn due to an ownership dispute, or one whose owner found the horse was sold or given away by the stable owner. What is the owner’s recourse? Was there something in writing that will protect the owner, or help her get her horse back? We can’t help but wonder what we would do if something happened to our horse or if our horse caused injury to another person or to someone’s property. We looked to two experts for more information about the nuances of equine law and insurance coverage specific to horses: Barbara Odiorne of Essex Equine Insurance, an independent agency specializing in the horse community for homeowner’s, farm, equine liability, and mortality insurance; and Kathleen A. Reagan, Attorney at Law who specializes in equine law.
» COMMON INSURANCE QUESTIONS Is it necessary to have insurance coverage for your y horse? When it comes to insurance, “Your horse falls under the property category. You certainly don’t have to insure your horse, but you’ll be protecting your investment if you do. It’s a balance of how much coverage you need and what you’re willing to pay for it. The more you’ve invested, the more interested you might be in getting insurance,” says Barbara Odiorne.
What’s the most basic insurance coverage? g A typical boarder with one or two horses might opt for liability insurance, which would be important should a horse you own be involved in property damage or bodily injury to another person. If there’s a car accident caused by your horse, and someone is injured or killed, you might be expected to pay for damages. In a case like this, the one who suffers the damages would typically sue everyone involved, something that affects the “deepest pockets” and
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the more assets you have, the more you want to protect them. “You don’t have to be at fault to be sued,” Odiorne warns. For a small premium, she says, casual horse owners can protect themselves, especially by selecting a liability insurance policy that covers defense costs. Legal costs can escalate even in the simplest cases. Check your homeowner’s insurance to see what you do have for insurance already. “Many homeowner’s insurance policies exclude equine exposures. Some policies will accept equine exposures for the private horse owner. Get it in writing. If your homeowner’s insurance doesn’t cover equine exposures, separate liability insurance is not terribly expensive,” Odiorne says. If you’re a member of the United States Equine Federation (USEF), there is the added bonus of liability insurance through your membership as a private horse owner. Read the policy wording to be sure you understand the coverage you are entitled to as a member. What if you compete at the higher levels and have a valuable horse? Then you’ll appreciate an equine mortality policy that protects your investment in the event of theft or death. “The purchase price is usually the insured value. You can justify an increase to insured value by including the shipping costs when purchased, training costs, as well as other items such as show records, etc. for a higher value than the purchase price. The insured value is not necessarily equal to the market value; it’s more what you have invested in that horse. The mortality premium is based on age, breed, discipline, and other factors. You pay a percentage of the value of the horse. You can also just insure for the purchase price,” Odiorne explains. You may also want to consider insurance coverage for loss of use if your horse is competing at a very high level. For example, if the horse sustains an injury that ends his competition career, there are policies that cover your loss. What about expensive veterinarian bills? Pet insurance has become increasingly popular, because while veterinary medicine can often save our precious horses, the costs are extremely high. Any horse owner might want to consider adding major medical or surgical coverage to the 58
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[ABOVE] Even if you have just one horse boarding in a stall on your property, it is considered a commercial activity, and you will need to talk with your insurance agent to see how this would affect you. [LEFT] The equine community often operates on word of mouth and handshakes, but a good contract can help protect you in a variety of situations.
mortality policy above for a flat annual premium. This will be a huge help in the event of colic or other problems (covers accident, illness or injury) requiring diagnostics, treatment, surgery, or any hospitalization. The horse owner can mix and match coverage on the policy to cover his or her horse(s) for such possibilities. Is farm insurance more suited to equine q coverage? g If you own a farm, your insurance policy is a
broader one than the standard homeowner’s, and will include the farm and premises with extras that cover your horse or your lifestyle. While you can still obtain some policies “a la carte,” when it comes to horses, “a farm policy is less expensive than all the separate policies combined. If you own your own place, oftentimes a farm policy is better value and better coverage,” Odiorne says. Trainers and equine facilities have other insurance and legal consider-
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ations, and insurance coverage is a topic that requires the expertise of an agent who understands the unique aspects of the equestrian world. Horse people are notorious for very casual arrangements among themselves, but there are times when the proper coverage would avoid potential issues. Some of the things we might take for granted, like trailering someone else’s horse or a casual boarding arrangement, are typically not something we think could cause a legal dispute or require insurance, but they have been known to on occasion. “If you have another horse boarding in just one stall on your property, that is considered a commercial activity,” says Odiorne. As for trailering, your insurance may cover your trailer and the vehicle that pulls it, but it does not cover your friend’s horse on your trailer.
» BE SURE YOU ARE LEGALLY PROTECTED The professional, amateur rider, and even the casual horse-as-pet owner can be caught off guard when they realize they might not have covered the bases legally with their horse. Here are a few situations that can arise where you might want to enlist expert legal counsel.
Ownership p Disputes: p It’s not unheard of for a horse to be the subject of an ownership dispute. Someone may have “lost” their horse, years have gone by, and when they discover the horse in the paddock or barn, they could take action to reclaim the horse that happens to be yours at the time. Even a bona fide seller, owner, or purchaser can incur legal expenses. You can cover your interests to some extent by having a bill of sale when you purchase or sell a horse. Kathleen Reagan, an attorney in Massachusetts who specializes in equine law, knows that the law applies in some unique ways to horses. She explains that equine law traces back to the common law tradition of 1800s England, which was handed down and interpreted by each state in the U.S. Eventually, laws changed when people realized that the common law was defeating commercial efforts. “There were lawsuits over the archaic principle of title. People are familiar with the concept of title if they already own a house. Lawmakers realized they were constantly fighting title issues for the sale of goods. Eventually all 50 states passed the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) that regulates the sale of goods and leases of goods. Horses are considered to be goods under the UCC. The UCC states that for a good worth $500 and over, a sufficient writing (defined in the statute) must exist, which is signed by the person against whom it is being enforced, in order for the contract to be enforced,” Reagan says. “A simple bill of sale created at the time of transaction is one way to help avert potential issues, but to be truly enforceable under the UCC, you will need a lawyer’s review. It is important to clearly describe the horse so the terms of the deal as reflected in the bill of sale is not left to interpretation. Even if the bill of sale is not formally drawn up, there are many ways to enforce a contract even if it’s not in writing. Equine attorneys know that the equine community operates on word of mouth, customs, and handshakes, and they have developed an expertise in helping to solve situations where the formalities have not been obeyed.” Boarding Contracts: A lot can be assumed between both parties when you board your horse, because oftentimes there are no written boarding
contracts that stipulate the expectations of horse owner and farm owner. However, if a boarder “takes actions inconsistent with ownership,” Reagan says, “it very well may mean loss of the horse after a period of time. If an owner abandons a horse and forfeits payment of board for a certain amount of time, that stable owner may take action and sell or place the horse elsewhere. In addition, there are legal statutes that protect the stable owner who boards horse(s), which gives the stable lien rights over the horse and sale rights. Conversely, the stable can be held responsible for failing to feed, for example. The board agreement between the two parties has the expectation that the stable provides reasonable and ordinary care—that doesn’t mean Cadillac care, but the common law states that it’s the stable’s duty not to cause harm or negligence,” Reagan explains. Settlement of Estates: The concept of horses as goods comes into play in many ways, and particularly in marital disputes, or in the settlement of estates. Should a married couple seek divorce, what happens to the property they own, or the marital estate? “Anything that either party owns is a good of the estate,” Kathleen says. Equity and assets have to be accounted for, and the marital battleground can threaten ownership of a horse. However, “the court strives to achieve an equitable division of property. If one party gets a substantial asset, then the other party gets an equivalent asset.” So the spouse keeping the horse of some value may concede ownership of something of equal value—a car, for example. In the event of a horse owner’s death and the settlement of an estate, the horse is considered an asset by the courts. “Horses are goods and are considered assets, which must be valued at the time of death so as to pay estate taxes. There is both a federal and a state estate tax issue to consider. The valuation issue is often difficult for executors and estate attorneys to manage. Also, certified appraisers can be expensive. Seek expert advice on this issue,” says Reagan. The most important thing to remember is to do your homework before an accident or lawsuit to make sure you are covered. The best time to start is now. August 2014
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ROCK N ROLL BY CATHY HERBERT
The rollback is an essential element of the sliding stop. It’s preceded by the stop itself and is best defined as a full 180-degree turnaround made with quickness, finesse, and authority. It’s followed by an immediate lope off. And it’s a spot in the pattern where a plus score for a perfect sliding stop can head south and where penalties often pile up. The way a rollback is performed also provides important clues about both the horse’s and rider’s level of training and skill. Everyone who’s ever watched a reining pattern has seen disaster strike in the rollback: Instead of the desired crisp movement in which the horse rocks back on his hindquarters, lifts his front end, makes the 180-degree turn back, and lopes off onto the tracks he left in his sliding stop, a horse may make a “u turn” Or he may trot—not lope—off. He may freeze up, losing lateral shoulder motion at the beginning
(or at any other point) in the maneuver. Or he may demonstrate resistance through tell-tale signs: Gaping his mouth, or—a much more obvious reaction—tossing or inverting his head. Read on as 2013 National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) Open Futurity Finalist Dean Brown of Santa Hill Ranch in Campbell Hall, NY, provides his insights into how to train for and perform the rollback. In Brown’s program, work on the rollback—as a specific maneuver—may not begin until the spring of a futurity horse’s three-year-old year. But the basics of this maneuver are incorporated into every aspect of the horse’s training from the first saddling to the last run of a long career. Part of the basic training that paves the way for the rollback is mental. Throughout training, the goal is to develop an attitude of responsiveness and try that defines a quality rollback.
CATHY HERBERT is the author of the new book, Shine On! Shiny Bits of Wisdom, based on the Facebook page, Twice As Shiney, with over 485,000 followers. For more than a decade, she was a senior editor for Practical Horseman and Horse & Riderr magazines, and served twice as the editor of the NRHA Reiner. 62
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INCORPORATING INITIAL WORK AS PART OF THE SLIDING STOP For the most part, the basics of the rollback occur automatically while working on the sliding stop—because an important exercise that teaches a correct stopping position also forms the basics of the rollback. Here’s why. Generally, a horse doesn’t miss a stop because he isn’t listening. Instead, he misses it because his body is in the wrong position, and that’s usually because he’s leaning with a shoulder or dropping a shoulder in one direction. To fix this, it’s necessary to teach (and then reinforce) correct shoulder position so that the horse is straight and his shoulders de s are a e elevated. e e ated. And d these correctiions are what establish the basics of the rollback. Here’s an im mportant exercise to correct positiion in the stop itself and also teach thee rollback. (Remember that just teach hing the horse e to understand th hat we w are e man niip pul ulat ating ing in the shoulderss is i a llon o gp on prrocces ess. Therefore, th he hor orse haass alr lreeaad dyy haad d a lot of educaatiio on n pri riorr to beegi giinn nn niin ng work on perfforming g this his exer hi ex xer erci erci cise s ). ) Imagine th hat the horrse e’ss ssho ho ho ou ulder goes to the leeft in thee stop p. He pushes againsst the lef e t re r in. T Th he sttop p is rough. Imm mediately af a ter the sttop p, you’ll want to o correct several problems: 1) get him off thee left rein, 2) elevate the sh houlders, s and 3) get his weight back on his hin ndqquart r ers. First, get his weight back on his hindquarters. Then ask him to turn, let’s say to the right. To do this, you’ll pick up on the reins to rock him back over his hindquarters and then initiate the turn (later, this will become the rollback) by pushing on the left rein and lifting with the right rein (this version of the exercise is based on the premise that the horse understands how to fit between the reins; on a very green horse, you would likely perform this maneuver using just the inside rein to pull the horse’s shoulder to the right). The speed at which the horse performs the maneuver is not very important. What is important is that the horse understands that you are manipulating his body. Brown will go to his leg to help if the horse gets stuck in the maneuver, but he will use the reins to actually perform the maneuver, pushing and lifting the horse around to the right until he feels the horse’s shoulder move. August 2014
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WORKING ON THE ROLLBACK AS A MANEUVER When you introduce work on the rollback itself, your horse should have these basics: ■ Understanding of the spin so that he knows to keep his weight on his haunches and shoulders elevated ■ The ability to stop correctly, with shoulders elevated ■ Familiarity with being asked to turn in either direction after the stop as a correction if he leans or pushes in one direction ■ Consistency in yielding to pressure when asked to move his body ■ A willingness to try, even if his response isn’t perfect To work specifically on the rollback, walk forward orward an and then back up a few steps to ensure that the he horse horse’ss hindquarters are well under him. Then ask k the horse to make a 180-degree turn with the authority you’d use in a rollback ba c : lift your hand a little more than ck you wo yo oul uld d in a regularr spi p n to help keep ke p th hee frro ontt end ele levvaate ed thro oug ugh the turn tu turn rn. Ask Ask hiim to As to mo ov ve hi his bo body ody dy aro roun nd the tu th the turn rn more orre qu quic ickl kly th than han n you ou wou ould ld in a spiin (A in (Alltth (Alt ho ou ug gh a ho gh hors rse un u derderr-de stands th hee spi pin, it sso pi pin ometi time es ta take ak ke eess a 64
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2013 NRHA OPE EN FUTURITTY FI FINAL NA ALLIISTT Dean Brown traiins futurity and nd age g d event horses at Santa Hill Ranch h in Campbell Hall,, NY. In 2013, he allso showed horses to wins at reining g events that includ ded class ssses es at the All American Quarrter Horrssee Congres e s, the Affiliate Finalss, and the Trad dition Open Futurity. He has also coached non-pro riders to futurity and derby wins, as well as affiliate and regional affiliate championships.
while for him to figure out the difference between the spin and the rollback in terms of quickness). After you’ve made your 180-degree turn, don’t stop. Instead, drop your hand (to where it would be in the spin) and let the horse continue to turn at whatever speed is comfortable for him. This teaches him to follow through—if you just turn 180 degrees ees and let le him stop, the maneuver will deteriorate e. He may want to stop at 170 degreess, then 150 degrees, then 120 degrees. He H won’t think about continuing to o turn until you ask him to shut it off. It’’s better for him to think that he migh ht be asked to turn all the way around d than to think about just completing g half a turn.
AV VO OIIDIN NG G RID DER E ER RR ROR RS Rider ti timi ming m n alsso affects the qual a ity of the rro th olllback. Before rre e you ou u ask forr the rollba rol ro bacck k, the ho orsee mu m sstt complete the stop o . Ot Otherwise, he may get stuck in the ma ane n uver and eitheer no n t turn at all or make a “u-turn, n ” basiica call l y ma aking a small circle rather than n a prompt 180-degree turn. Immediatelyy after the stop, provide a momentary release of the cues and rein pressure. This is often called “giving the horse e a new mouth” so that he is soft oft when you aask ffor the h next maneuver. But if you wait too long to initiate the rollback, the horse will lose forward movement. Or if, instead of looking in the direction of the turn, you look down, the horse will probably stall out, following the direction provided by your focus, instead of quickly turning and loping off in a new direction. It’s also important that you help the horse leave the maneuver promptly (avoiding the common penalties for trotting out of a rollback). Everything about your body should communicate “get out of there.” As you ask for the lope off, you’ll want to lift your body, move your hands forward, use your leg, and cluck to emphasize the need for immediate forward motion. In the end, work on the rollback should reinforce every lesson of training to develop a horse that will try for you and understands what you expect from him.
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If, within one tu turn, the shoulder has not moved to h his liking, he will most likely step forw ward a step or two to gain m tion and rep mo peat. Remember, if he has a st stiff shoulderr, it may be necessary to rre epe p at a this exe ercise many times until yyo ou ffe eeel e the sh houlder actually lift and move ve to the rig ght. In thi h s exerc cise, the horse is not only exec ex cuting the components c of a rollback, but he’s also le earning to move correctly and responsive ely away from the rein pressure. In the e process, he’s also developing thee mental “try” he’ll need to perform as a sh how horse. It’s important to keep in mind d that a lot of the “try” he’ll need throughout his athletic career stems from physically being in a correct position that enables him to perform exercises and maneuvers easily and efficiently. If, instead, his body is positioned so that he has trouble doing what you ask of him, he may not develop the willingness he needs—simply because his incorrect position makes what you ask of him so difficult. If you repeat this exercise every time he loses position, he’ll learn to maintain his position—and also to be ready to move on to work on the actual rollback maneuver.
Part of the basic training that paves the way for the rollback is mental. Throughout training, the goal is to develop an attitude of responsiveness and try that defines a quality rollback.
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Let the Games Begin! ➜ 2014 World Equestrian Games August 23- September 7, Normandy, France e BY NATALIE DEFEE MENDIK
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FOR TWO SHOW-STOPPING WEEKS IN AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER, THE world’s top in show jumping, dressage, three-day eventing, vaulting, combined driving, endurance, reining, and para-dressage converge on Normandy, France, to celebrate elite horse sports in the World Equestrian Games (WEG). A mecca for horse fans of all stripes, WEG offers competition between nations in Olympic and Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) disciplines, in addition to exhibitions in polo and horse ball. Held every four years, WEG showcases the best of the best, with 22 nations represented by over 1,000 horses and riders.
WEG’s organizing committee chose venues for each discipline with an eye toward matching competitions with the region’s legendary sites. That means spectators get it all: world-class competition along with phenomenal equestrian venues and historical landmarks.
Tickets And Accommodations Often called the “Bluegrass Country” of France, the northwestern region of Normandy couldn’t be a better host for this much-anticipated event, with every-
thing an equine tourist could wish for: centuries-old horse establishments, pristine countryside, beaches, landmarks, and culture. Steeped in equine tradition,
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If you can’t make it to watch the competition in person, don’t feel too bad. As one of an estimated 500 million TV viewers, you can expect top-notch media coverage. Check out the action online at NBC’s Universal Sports (universalsports.com), FEI TV (feitv.org), and Eurosport (eurosport.com).
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Opening Ceremonies: August 23 Dressage: August 25- 29 Para-Dressage: August 25-29 Reining: August 25-30 Eventing: August 28-31 Endurance: August 28 Show Jumping: September 2-7 Vaulting: September 2-5 Driving: September 4-7 Closing Ceremonies: September 7
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[ABOVE] There will be no lack of fine food at the Games. [RIGHT] D’Ornano Stadium will host the opening and closing ceremonies, along with show jumping and dressage.
WHERE TO EAT
INSIDE THE EVENT COMPLEXES, the Games’ organizing committee has come up with every food option an event of this size requires. With regional cuisine featuring delicious local products, American dining, oyster bar, dishes to share, selections of beer and hard cider, concession stands, and food trucks ready and waiting, a map of food options on offer within each competition is all the guide you need. Five restaurants and four bars within the Games Village in Caen offer a variety of cuisines and drinks. normandy2014.com/ spectator-guide/restauration OUTSIDE THE SHOW, all you have to remember is that this is France, after all. Whether bakery or bistro, the area’s local communities have you gastronomically covered. The bold traveler is ready to get out there and taste the amazing local fare. tripadvisor.com/Restaurantsg187179-Normandy.html
THINGS TO DO
What to do is not the question, but rather how to fit it all in! First, the competition locations themselves are a traveling horseman’s dream. The region’s capital, Caen, hosts the
majority of events, with the opening and closing ceremonies, show jumping, eventing’s show jumping phase, and dressage taking place in the D’ORNANO STADIUM (normally home to soccer games), and reining and vaulting in the town’s Zenith concert and exhibition hall. THE PRARIE RACECOURSE E on the outskirts of Caen provides the ideal location for para-dressage and driving. The driving phase also continues onto the streets of Caen and along picturesque tracks in the surrounding area. normandy2014.com/ normandy/competition-venues normandy-guide.com/visit-caen.html LE PIN NATIONAL STUD, France’s equine version of Versailles, will host the dressage and cross-country phases of eventing. Located in the heart of the Orne region, this ornate complex was commissioned by Louis XIV in the 18th century as a breeding epicenter, housing the royal stallions. Still in operation, this stunning facility, situated on 2,500 acres, covers over 10,000 breedings annually. The birthplace of
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website’s purchasing platform (shop. jemfeialltech2014normandie.fr), tickets are available online, in addition to the ability to book hotel accommodations, viewing availability in real time. For the more adventurous traveler, WEG’s website also provides links to local accommodations with details for you to contact the establishment yourself. Whether you’d like a B&B, a cottage rental (think postcard picturesque), an apartment with kitchen, campsite, or even a yurt, tourism agencies throughout the Normandy area offer every type of accommodation imaginable. If you prefer to have a professional handle all the details for you, tour companies offer packages catering to the unique needs of this event. American equestrian tour provider, Active Travel Inc. (activeridingtrips. com/weg-2014), organizes ticket and accommodation packages in its role as official partner to WEG. “It is truly a privilege for us to send our WEG clients to this rich and historic area for such a momentous event,” says Active Travel President, Stacey Adams. “Normandy is one of those places that surprised me with regard to how utterly moved I was while riding and touring there.” With A-Level seating, a variety of hotel options, shuttle transfers, and the opportunity to both ride and sightsee, all you have to do is enjoy your trip.
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[ABOVE] Le Pin National Stud. [RIGHT] The endurance phase will make a loop around the beautiful Bay of Mont SaintMichel.
the Percheron n breed and a historic center for dressage, Le Pin National Stud features history, architecture, and equestrian exhibitions you won’t want to miss. haras-nationaldu-pin.com THE 160 KM ENDURANCE PHASE will loop around the stunning Bay of Mont Saint-Michel, which, together with the iconic Mont SaintMichel monastery, form a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Since the 8th century, the monastery has dominated the landscape from atop its island perch in the bay. This must-see landmark draws in over three million visitors a year. ot-montsaintmichel.com PHOTO: (TOP) FRANCOIS DECAEN; (INSET) CDT 50
Horseball demonstrations will take place in beautiful arts-centered Saint Lô, while Polo demonstrations grace the popular casino beachtown of Deauville. saint-lo.fr/Discover-Saint-Lo deauville.org/en/ In addition to equine events, the ALLTECH MUSIC
FESTIVALL in the Games Village runs the duration of the event. With a large lineup of musical talent, there’s a genre for every taste. The Games Village also features exhibitions, kids’ entertainment, and a trade fair. normandy2014. com/entertainment/alltechmusic-festival Off-site, Normandy is home to countless must-see tourist attractions. Topping the list for many Americans are the NORMANDY BEACHES, where the 70th anniversary of the World War II D-Day Invasion and Battle of Normandy are being honored this year. “The inhabitants are literally bubbling over to tell you personally how much North Americans helped them and to show their gratitude,” notes Adams. “And it shows in the wide grins, the friendly waves and how every single person has a story to share.” normandie-tourisme.fr/ normandy-tourism-109-2.html
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Stable Fashion, on, Street Chic toLRiviede BY L.A. POMEROY
COCO CHANEL, THAT MOST ELEGANT OF EQUESTRIANS, OBSERVED, “Fashion is not something that exists in dresses only. Fashion is in the sky, in the street, fashion has to do with ideas, the way we live, what is happening.” Cross-town or cross-country, these sublime fashions confirm the way we live: to ride.
[1, 2] Badgley Mischka Sunglasses: Sabine Large Cat Eye, $160; Margaux Leather Trim, $180 An equestrian in his own right, designer Badgley Mischka knows a little leather here, or pop of curvaceous color there, adds big impact to this classic, go-anywhere accessory. badgleymischka.com [3] LeFash City Breech, $318; with gold pocket rivets, $328 Paired with a neutral flat (like these from Zara) or a simple heel, the City Breech is as cosmo as its Big Apple inspiration. Show off in Financial District grey, Gotham City black, Soho in the Spring ivory, Tribeca teal (shown), or Upper East Side tan. lefashny.com [4, 5, 6] Ariat Women’s Ankle and Performance B Boots: Billie, $169.95; Defiance,, $199.95; Cassidy, $249.95 No N wonder ankle boots are top sellerrs when a red cowboy Billie, or strrappy Defiance, in black or brown, are a ready to bootscoot boogie. Debutting this month, pair your turquoise jewelry with the Cassidy Performancce boot. ariat.com [7] Sam Edelman Braided B Chain Bracelets, $50 Meld ding materials that resonate with equestrian e style, these pay equal com mplement to any wrist, from under a show shirt to out on the town. samed delman.com
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Muscle Up BY BRIDGET BRADEN
ONE OF THE MAIN REASONS I CREATED BIORIDER Fitness is because most fitness professionals have no idea how the body of a horseback rider develops, let alone functions. Along these same lines, the development of a horseback rider’s inner thigh is especially foreign to most fitness professionals. Although it’s a smaller muscle group, the inner thigh develops more than any other muscle in the leg. From the moment a rider sits on a horse, this muscle group is naturally working. The muscle structure of someone who rides regularly will have a slight imbalance that most personal trainers will be unaware of. One should know which exercises are going to help this muscle imbalance and which exercises will make the imbalance worse.
Where’s the Imbalance? ■ Inner thigh (hip adductor) is a smaller muscle group capable of more supporting work. ■ The hamstring is the larger muscle group that is supported by the inner thigh. ■ The hamstring is the capable muscle for the workload on a horse, but the inner thigh is often the one recruited to do the work. The inner thigh is also known as the hip adductor (to remember, try thinking that you’re adding pressure between the thighs). Since our inner thighs are always working when we ride, there will be rotation in the knee and ankle. Imbalance occurs when the inner thigh kicks in, instead of the hamstring, and the leg rotates out of alignment. When this happens, the seat will be compromised.
Strengthening the hamstring makes the muscle more reliable and efficient.
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The Rider’s Inner Thigh
The core will not be in an optimal position in the saddle when a rider is dominant, tight, or gripping with the inner thighs. When the inner thigh is too strong in comparison to other leg muscles, the horse will feel pressure on his top line. Even if the rider thinks about letting go when they are on the horse, muscles will do what they are trained to do. The rider’s inner thigh should be trained to work with the larger muscle groups in the legs, like the hamstring. One side note: Train the inner thigh to work with the hamstring but also work solo. Sometimes all you will need in a lateral movement is slight pressure from the inner thigh.
The Solution ■ Strengthen the hamstring ■ Lengthen the inner thigh (hip adductor) First, strengthen the hamstring so that the muscle can become more reliable and efficient. Then, take the time to lengthen the muscles of the inner thigh. Stretching the legs will help release any imbalances in rotation throughout the knees and hips.
Beneficial Exercises ■ Hamstring curls ■ Donkey kicks
■ Reverse kicks ■ Side lunges
BRIDGET BRADEN is the innovation behind the popular BioRider Fitness program, including a full line of video workouts. She is also a USDF Gold Medalist and the head trainer at BioRider Dressage at Sterling Farms in North San Diego County, CA.
Side lunges are a beneficial exercise to develop the rider’s inner thigh.
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equestrian lifestyle COLLECTING THOUGHTS
Mary Trowbridge On Childhood Dreams and Adult Successes
Age: Old enough so I don’t need to tell anyone how old I am.
Trainer/Farm Affiliation: Owner and trainer at Trowbridge’s Ltd. Background: Over 30 years as a professional horse trainer and Arabian horse owner, breeder, and showman.
The Person Who Influenced Me The Most: Bill Bohl, who was mentored himself by Bob Hart Sr., and also employed and taught Tim Shea (who subsequently worked for Bill before starting his own business) and his son Bob Hart Jr. These three horse trainers, from my earliest time as a professional, were always sharing their time, expertise, and knowledge. Without them and their support over many years, I would not be a horse trainer.
goal in life was to work with animals and learn to get along with people. Riding and working with horses has shown me, since I was a young child, that if you work hard and don’t give up, anyone can be successful. That sounds easy, but it ain’t, especially when it comes to riding and horses.
Horse, Half-Arabian Amateur Owner to Ride (for two different owners,) and the national championship in Half-Arabian Open English Pleasure. The purebred would be H Mobility H, a son of MHR Nobility that we currently have in training who is the gamest and most intelligent and athletic horse I have ever been around.
time and angst.
Lucky Charm: Four-leaf clovers.
The Last Book I Read Was:
If I Knew Then What I Know Now, I Would: Have saved a lot of Favorite Quote or Phrase: “It’s a great life if you don’t weaken” - Martha Shea.
Killing Jesus by Bill O’Reilly.
Worst Fall: In 1981, when a pure Polish *Eter son spit the bridle and ran off in an outdoor ring in Upper Marlboro, MD. When I took his head away from him into the fence, he caught a rein and one of my stirrups on a 4x4 fence post and ripped me and two sections of a four-rail fence off his back and onto the ground.
Guilty Pleasure: A nice cabernet with good friends.
Favorite Horse: My favorite half-Arabian is Emperor Hadrian, a horse we bred for owner Mike Nichols, and then sold, after which he won national championship titles in the Half-Arabian English Pleasure Futurity, Half-Arabian English Pleasure Jr.
Why I Ride? My high school yearbook
When I’m Not Riding I Like To: Sleep. Best Piece of Riding Advice: “You’re doing good, just keep going.” - Bill Bohl.
If My Horse Were a Person He Would: Get a job and pay for his own horse training.
Why Arabians? Because I believe horses, just like dogs, attract similar personalities of people. My experience has proven that true. The Arabian people around the world have been open, intelligent, sharing, passionate, and sensitive. I don’t know of any other breed of horse that attracts people from all walks of life, all social and economic stratospheres, that will immediately find common ground with another Arabian horse aficionado. And I have a soft spot in my heart for pretty things. August 2014
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the scoop Th he NA NAJY J RCs will return tto o Colorado o iin n 2016.
The Lisbon Christmas Horse Parade raises money for local food banks and the fire department each year.
Maryland y Horse Parade Offers More Than Entertainment
Junior/Young g Rider Championships Return to Colorado Horse Park PHOTOS: (TOP LEFT) SUE WEAKLEY; (TOP RIGHT) AMY BRENDEL PHOTOGRAPHY; (BOTTOM) COURTESY OF THE VIRGINIA HORSE CENTER FOUNDATION
THE FEI CONFIRMED IN JUNE THAT the 2016 FEI North American Junior/ Young Rider Championships (NAJYRC) will be held at the Colorado Horse Park in Parker, CO. “We have hosted this event before and are thrilled to have it return,” said Helen Krieble, founder and president of the Colorado Horse Park.
Young equestrians will travel to North America’s premier competition from the United States, Bermuda, Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico, and the Caribbean Islands to compete for team and individual medals in show jumping, dressage, eventing, reining, and endurance.
HORSES HELP THE HUNGRY recently announced that in May, the Lisbon Christmas Horse Parade Committee presented donation checks to the Howard County and Carroll County Food Banks and the Lisbon Volunteer Fire Department. The presentation was held on the front lawn of the Maryland equestrian publication The Equiery, located on Lisbon’s “Main Street.” Although the 2013 Lisbon Horse Parade was canceled due to weather, sponsors and donors continued with their holiday generosity and the parade raised a record $8,500 for charity. $3,160 was presented to each food bank, while $2,180 was presented to the local volunteer fire department.
Welcoming Committee John Nicholson, the former executive director of the Kentucky Horse Park, has joined the management team of the Virginia Horse Center Foundation as a consultant. “It is a privilege to be a part of one of the most prestigious equestrian facilities in North America…I believe we will be successful in our efforts and I’m optimistic about the future of the Virginia Horse Center,” said Nicholson. « John Nicholson August 2014
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[LEFT] Promised Land, ridden by 18-year-old Addison Gierkink, won the $20,000 Show Jumping Hall of Fame Junior Jumper Classic for owners Candy Tribble and Windsor Show Stables. [RIGHT] Grisette and Alissa Kinsey won the Adult Amateur Jumper Championship.
Where Champions Meet BY SUZY LUCINE
KNOWN AS THE OLDEST AND LARGEST multi-breed show in the country, this year’s 118th Annual Devon Horse Show & Country Fair, held May 22-June 1 in Devon, PA, attracted almost 2,000 entries and more than 100,000 visitors.
Highlights Luman Wadhams and Elaine Gregory of Luman Wadhams Stable in Warren, VT, brought 11 horses to the show. Under their direction, Miyagi won the Open Park Pleasure class and was reserve in the Park Pleasure Stake. Anne Marie Biron of Overtime Farm LLC in East Aurora, NY, won the Show Pleasure Driving class with her eight-year-old gelding, MBA’s Royal Shadow Phax. Chloe Deeb of Halifax, MA, has done a great job so far this season catchriding Just Go With It for owner Elaine Gregory, winning their third championship in a row in Junior Exhibitor Three-Gaited Show Pleasure. Three members of the St. Andre family of Taunton, MA, also showed their Saddlebreds under the direction of Luman Wadhams. Lynda St. Andre won the Country Pleasure Driving Championship with Attaches Chocolate Thunder. Lynda’s daughter, Rachel, was second in the Adult Five-Gaited Show Pleasure class riding her six-year-old gelding, Bewitched by Charm. Rachel’s sister, Jessica, debuted on her nine-year-old gelding, Hes The One. They won the Ladies Five-Gaited class and went on to win the Reserve Amateur Five-Gaited Championship. 78
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David and Kristen Cater of Cater Stables in Dunbarton, NH, brought seven horses to Devon. Under their direction, Deedee Ludlam of Francestown, NH, rode her Magnificent Design to win the Amateur Three-Gaited Park qualifier. Ch A Dream In Color was reserve in the Junior Exhibitor Five-Gaited class with owner Alexandra Bowlen. The chestnut mare was also used by show jumper Candice King in the very popular Five-Gaited Special, where world-class open jumper and hunter riders show five-gaited Saddlebreds. Also showing under the Cater Stable banner, Ashlee Wheaton rode her sixyear-old mare, Ch Extremely Fortunut to the win in the Junior Exhibitor Country Pleasure class. This duo came back later in the week to take on all comers to win the Country Pleasure Championship. Rodney Hicks of Rodney Hicks Stable in Richmond, MA, drove Heartland Rendezvous to top honors in the Limit Harness Pony class. This mare is owned by Susanne Harrod. Her road pony, Heartland River Dance, was second in the Amateur Road Pony qualifying class and went on to win the Amateur Road Pony Championship. He was driven by Susanne’s son, Joe Harrod. After winning the Open Hackney Pony qualifying class, The Spiderman went on to win the Hackney Pony Championship for the fourth time in Devon history. The black stallion was driven by Rodney Hicks for owner Edward Ochsenschlager. In the Pony Double Harness Pairs/ Tandems section of the Devon Carriage Pleasure Driving Marathon, the Welsh
ponies owned by Harvey and Mary Waller of Orleton Farm in Stockbridge, MA, finished first. Hitched to a spider phaeton, they were driven by Doris Leacy. Harvey drove their four-in-hand of warmbloods to second place honors in the Coaching Timed Obstacle exhibition.
Hunter/Jumper Highlights On the first day of competition, 15-year-old McKayla Langmeier of East Granby, CT, was one of the first New Englanders to ride into the winner’s circle. She won the Pessoa/USEF Hunter Seat Medal Section A. Winning the $20,000 Show Jumping Hall of Fame Junior Jumper Classic was Promised Land, ridden by 18-year-old Addison Gierkink of Harpswell, ME. The 17-year-old Hanoverian mare, Grisette, and Alissa Kinsey of Danville, NH, won one of the Adult Amateur Jumper classes and then the Adult Amateur Jumper Championship. Thousands of spectators were standing or sitting in every available space to watch the $100,000 Grand Prix of Devon. Paul O’Shea and Primo de Revel jumped to victory in Paul’s first time ever competing at Devon. Paul took the victory gallop in front of an enthusiastic crowd in the highlight event of the week. After the final night of open jumping competitions, Laura Chapot of Neshanic Station, NJ, won the Leading Open Jumper Rider title and the Leading Lady Rider. She rode Zealous to the Open Jumper Championship for owner, Mary Chapot. Todd Minikus of Lake Worth, FL, rode Quality Girl to the Reserve Open Jumper Championship. Along with the great weather and amazing competition, it was thrilling to see so many New Englanders leaving the ring with top ribbons. It was a great way to honor the region’s equestrians at the oldest and largest multi-breed show in the country.
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Seventh Annual Ride for the Ribbon Raises Awareness and Funds to Fight Breast Cancer ON JUNE 1, OVER 100 RIDERS AND D 50 plus volunteers and supporters enjoyed a beautiful spring morning and afternoon at the Seventh Annual Massachusetts (MA) Ride for the Ribbon. Passionate breast health advocates and their horses gathered in honor and in memory of the women and men in their lives that have battled breast cancer. The MA Ride for the Ribbon is an annual event that fuels the fire for a brighter, more educated, cancer-free future. Participants from throughout the state of Massachusetts as well as from Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont embellished their favorite four-legged companions for a 10-mile trail ride through the woods and dirt roads near Felton Field in Barre, MA. This was the perfect event for people who ride horses and want to support a great cause! This year’s official premier equestrian event raised $50,000 and counting, thanks to the exhausting fundraising efforts of the participants. Since its inception, this event has made a huge impact in the local work done to support families dealing
with breast cancer. Over seven years, the dollars raised have totaled over $500,000, and make a direct impact on the lives of Massachusetts residents. “This year, over half of our riders were new and found us on Facebook,” said Lysa Wilkins, MA Ride for the Ribbon President. “We also had a large group of young riders under the age of 18 from a local barn that were thrilled to be a part of making a difference and having an impact. This is significant because it means that we are reaching more and more people with our message and our mission.” “Reaching more people means growing our event, and that means more money for the cause,” she added. “The potential of this event is limitless and very exciting!” It was truly inspiring to witness the collaborative efforts of so many individuals for such a pure, rewarding cause that celebrates Massachusetts’ breast cancer survivors, supports those who are currently fighting, and remembers those we have lost. Money raised is directed toward
Scenes from the 2014 Massachusetts Ride for the Ribbon.
funding education, screening, and treatment programs for women and men in Massachusetts, making a local difference in the lives of those battling breast cancer. The ride is dedicated to every person in the world who ever had to hear the devastating words that transform a simple pink ribbon into one of the most meaningful symbols of hope. For pictures from this year’s event, visit facebook.com/RideForTheRibbonMA or twitter.com/Ride4RibbonMA.
Vermont Horse Shows Association Benefit Show a Resounding Success
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The 2014 Vermont Horse Shows Association Benefit Show was held at the picturesque Tunbridge Fairgrounds in Tunbridge, VT, on June 7-8. It was host to 40 exhibitors on both Saturday, with judge Steve Lampson, and Sunday, with judge Jennifer Sullivan. Returning back as trail judge by popular demand both days was Dan Sherwood. “I love Dan’s trail courses, they are always a challenge,” said Susan Miller of Bradford, VT. Vermont’s state animal, the Morgan horse, had a strong presence in the Open In Hand Championship—winning grand champion both Saturday and Sunday was the registered Morgan stallion, Hagerbrooke Beau Geste, owned and shown by Gary Grout. Reserve Open In Hand Champion on Saturday went to the registered Morgan, Equinox Oberon, owned and shown by Tara Grout;
and Reserve Open In Hand Champion on Sunday went to the registered Morgan stallion, Newmont’s Belmont Stakes, owned and shown by Douglas H. Heavisides. Krista Paradee kept a stronghold on both the Open Pleasure Championship and the Walk-Trot Open Pleasure Championship, winning grand champion in each both Saturday and Sunday with 4 B Take A Chance as the Open Pleasure Champion and One Fine Reward winning Grand Champion Walk-Trot Pleasure. Callon Fish with her mount Badlands Dakota also performed well, winning Reserve Open Pleasure Champion both Saturday and Sunday. The Reserve Walk-Trot Open Pleasure Champion was the adorable pair of Meagan Martel and her mare, Dunnits Sugar Lena on Saturday and Sunday’s Reserve WalkTrot Open Pleasure Champion was the
Scenes from the VHSA Benefit Show.
dynamic duo of Annabelle Sprague and her pony Little Miss Pep-n-Step. For full results and more information on the Vermont Horse Shows Association and the state show circuit, visit vhsa.org. August 2014
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Komen Connecticut Ride for the Cure Supporting Breast Cancer Research and Care AT AGE 34, DOROTHY FOUND A mosquito bite sized lump in her breast. Her doctor advised her to wait and see due to her age. By the time she had a biopsy, Dorothy was diagnosed with Stage 3 breast cancer. Her best friend and sister-in-law, Daria Nettleton, decided she needed to take action.
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In 2009, Daria saddled up her horse for her first Ride for the Cure. Since then, she has participated in three Rides, and in 2013 was named the Platinum Rider, an honor given to the top fundraiser each year. Dorothy was only able to attend two of Daria’s Rides before she lost her fight with breast cancer. Daria now rides in her honor. “My personal loss due to breast cancer has made me more aware of the need for funding in Connecticut to support breast cancer services,” said Daria. “Bringing attention to early detection is critical. The Ride for the Cure was the perfect opportunity for me to give back and raise awareness.” Now in its 14th year, the Komen Connecticut Ride for the Cure is a unique event supporting the fight against breast cancer, raising more than $763,000 in the last 13 years. Held each year at Twisted
Tree Farm in Hampton, CT, the event is an opportunity for those affected by breast cancer to come together and Ride for the Cure. Seventy-five percent of Komen Connecticut’s net proceeds support local breast cancer programs across Connecticut and the remaining 25 percent is invested in research to find the causes and cures for the disease. Over the past four years, Komen Connecticut has granted approximately $4 million to local organizations providing lifesaving services for women in need across the state, including the Hartford Hospital Mobile Mammography program, a Spanish-speaking support group at the Hispanic Health Council, and patient navigation services at Saint Francis Hospital, among others. “My participation and fundraising for the Ride is my way to honor the memory of my beautiful friend. She was an angel on earth who was called home too soon.” Get involved by supporting the Ride for the Cure on October 5, 2014 at Twisted Tree Farms in Hampton, CT. For additional information and to register, visit KomenCT.org or call 860-321-7806.
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Tri-State Horsemen’s Association Gears Up for August Events SUBMITTED BY BETH STONE
IT’S HARD TO BELIEVE THAT SUMMER is flying by so quickly; and with so many activities for horse and rider, Tri-State Horsemen’s Association (TSHA) members are kept busy almost every weekend! With good turnout at all events, TSHA remains one of the region’s most active equine organizations— maintaining its great tradition of offering a variety of quality events for its members. The final TSHA Open Show of the season will be held on August 15-17 at Falls Creek Farm in Oneco, CT. So far this season the shows have been well attended, despite the ups and downs of Mother Nature. The schedule changes have been well received, and classes have all been well filled. With stiff competition in all divisions, many riders are eagerly anticipating the final TSHA show weekend of
the season. Results from the first show will appear in next month’s issue. The final dressage shows in the series will be held on August 2-3 at the Woodstock Fairgrounds. Unfortunately, due to the time involved in printing this publication, our submission deadline requires us to submit information six weeks before you read it—so results from the second dressage show will appear in next month’s article. Thank you to all dressage riders, both western and traditional, who supported the dressage shows this year, and special thanks to the dressage show committee for all of their hard work making the shows run so smoothly! The annual Moonlight Pleasure Trail Ride and Cowboy Cookout will be held on Saturday, August 9 at Pachaug State Forest in Voluntown, CT, and more riders are always welcome. A delicious barbecue
meal (free for members; $5 per person for non-members) will be served at 6:00 p.m., and the ride will head out at dusk. Everyone is asked to bring a dish to share. Please call 860-376-3659 if you are planning to attend so ride chairperson, Bub Harman, has a head count. The everpopular Lobster Beach Ride will take place on September 14 at Bluff Point in Groton, CT—don’t forget to order your delicious lobster. Please contact Bub if you are interested in attending. Go to our website for your reservation form. The Tri-State Horsemen’s Association strives to keep its members informed about all of the many activities this great organization has to offer. The TSHA website, tristatehorsemen.com, is a great place to find current information about TSHA events. And members may choose to receive a monthly e-newsletter containing current information about upcoming TSHA events, point standings, as well as interesting stories about fellow TSHA members. Just a reminder, the deadline for submitting applications for TSHA scholarships is rapidly approaching. Complete requirements can be found on the TSHA website. The application deadline is September 1.
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Maine Horse Association Members Representing the State Well SUBMITTED BY SYLVIA A. CORBETT
CONGRATULATIONS TO MAINE Horse Association (MHA) owners and exhibitors for bringing home many blues and championships from the Greater Boston Horse Show held in Topsfield, MA. Courtney Grant had some nice wins. Tatum Millie won the Leadline Championship. Theresa Gillemette’s crew brought home some great ribbons. Amanda Boutet brought home a nice blue in Country Hunter. Tyler Hodgkins had a great win in Show Pleasure Junior Exhibitor. Jack Delprete was the champion in Saddlebred Country Hunter. Joey and Teddy Fortin won grand champion in Saddlebred Country Pleasure English. Paulette Brim’s Freaky Air Lines had a great win in Five-Gaited Amateur. Sophie Ouelette borrowed Tatam’s ride, Cherie, and did well in Walk-Trot. The Wright Way gang
also brought home some good ribbons. The Specially Designed Stables show was beautiful—sunny but a bit windy. The wind was enough to keep the bugs at bay. There was a bit of humor as the wind took an easy up canopy and covered the judges as they waited for the beginning of the next class. The show was well attended and the classes had several entries. Next up on the agenda is the Pine Tree Sizzler on August 17 at Hollis Equestrian Park, followed by the new Standardbred Pleasure Horse Organization Endless Summer Show on August 24 at the Cumberland Fairgrounds. In other club news, the Boutets’ horses are home and in their new barn—congratulations! It’s always great to have horses at home. The MHA directors, officers, and association send our condolences and sympathy to the family of Ken Logan for
their loss. He was such a great man who will be missed by all show folks who were so fortunate to have known him. Congratulations to the MHA folks who attended the Twin State Horse Show. Several brought home some good ribbons. Tyler Hodgkins is going to town at these shows winning ribbons in the Three-Gaited Show Pleasure Novice, Show Pleasure Junior Exhibitor, and Junior Hack. Bailey Shaw brought home a blue in American Saddlebred (ASB) Country Western Pleasure. Paulette Brim won the ASB Five-Gaited Amateur/Junior Exhibitor. Three-Gaited Show Pleasure Adult was won by Kristin Fields on Dream Come True out of Turner Stables, and they also won the championship. Teddy and Joey Fortin from Brunswick also placed well in Country Pleasure English, and were reserve champion in Show Pleasure—I hope I got that part right. After the Twin State Barbecue there was a Belmont Stakes raffle. Congrats to Kristin Fields for bringing the big BBS winnings back to Maine. Maine riders are really representing their state extremely well. August 2014
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Norfolk Hunt Club Fall Season Features Fun Events for the Entire Family SUBMITTED BY D.A. HAYDEN, PHOTOS BY KATHIE DAVENPORT
FASTEN YOUR SEAT BELTS. THE Norfolk Hunt Club’s fall season is ready to launch. Four terrific events—plus an exciting foxhunting season—make Norfolk the go-to provider of great equestrian sport this fall. The informal foxhunting season begins on September 6, with a meet starting at lovely Adams Farm in Walpole, MA. Riders wear ratcatcher attire in September and transition to formal attire on October 4, at the traditional fall Opening Meet at beautiful Charlescote Farm in Sherborn, MA, home of Norfolk member Dudley Willis and his wife Sally. Norfolk’s Masters of Foxhounds, Owen Hughes, MFH, Ruth Lawler, MFH, and Tom Lewis, MFH, partnering with Norfolk’s Huntsman Heather Player, anticipate a season of terrific sport. Thanks to the tremendous generosity of landowners, the season will include new and extended routes and improvements to existing hunt country. A junior meet, on November 2, will also be featured. Per Norfolk tradition, fall hunts will be on Tuesdays and Saturdays, with hound schoolings on Thursdays. Information regarding hunting with Norfolk and all of Norfolk’s fall events may be found at norfolkhunt.com.
Field Hunter Show – September 7 Norfolk member Carol Mayo, with course design and building assistance from Norfolk member Patrick Keane, will again this year chair Norfolk’s Field Hunter Show, open to foxhunters and non-foxhunters alike. The show features flat and jumping classes; jumps are designed to include obstacles traditionally found in hunt country. The location, in the bottom field of the Norfolk Hunt Steeplechase Course, in Medfield, MA, provides expansive views and is the perfect setting for trainers and spectators to watch riders complete the course. The show also features a “Hold Hard” and “Gone Away,” to further replicate the foxhunting experience. Competitors consistently comment that the low-key, friendly atmosphere of the show provides a perfect environment for riders preparing for hunt season or those simply tuning up their cross-country skills. 82
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[ABOVE] Lynn Browne, exMFH, and Steve Browne, exMFH, enjoyed the new route at the Hunter Pace. [BELOW] The 2014 Grounds for Celebration Committee included (top row l-r): Diana McNamara; D.A. Hayden; Sarah Monaco, co-chair; Lucy Monaco, dogin-chief; Ros Smythe, co chair; (bottom row l-r): Charlotte Saul, Amey Moot, Nancy Harrod, and Donna Guadagno. »
Polo In The Country – September 14 The 12th Annual Polo In The Country, Norfolk’s largest community outreach event, will take place at the Norfolk Hunt Steeplechase Course in Medfield, MA. The event is a festive fall afternoon for family and friends, featuring a match between Norfolk Polo and Dedham Polo, a best tailgate contest, pony rides for children, halftime entertainment including a parade of Norfolk hounds, and much more. Tickets are available now and include reserved tailgate spots and reserved field side tables, which must be purchased in advance, as well as general admission (bring your own chair). Norfolk member Tee Chambers chairs Polo In the Country and expects another sellout crowd this year. To purchase tickets, email norfolkpolo@gmail.com.
Westport Hunter Pace – September 21 Riders call the Westport Hunter Pace the most beautiful hunter pace in New England. The perfectly marked 8 to 10 mile course, through private farms and conservation land in Norfolk’s beautiful Westport, MA, hunt country, provides exquisite scenery and gorgeous water views. The pace, chaired by Norfolk members Gaelen Canning, Lisa Lewis, and Tom Lewis, MFH, attracts riders from as far away as Long Island, NY. A new route and starting location will intrigue riders who have attended in past years and delight new riders. A portion of the proceeds from the pace is donated to the Westport Land Conservation Trust, which has preserved over 4,000 acres
in this “Right to Farm Community.” The pace features jumping and flat divisions as well as prizes for the best matched team. Lunch is included in the admission price. Pre-registration is encouraged, to guarantee a spot. An earlier start time of 8:00 a.m. is featured this year, with the last rider out at noon.
Norfolk Hunter Trials – October 19 A fun tradition for Norfolk members and the general riding community, the Norfolk Hunter Trials is a judged, crosscountry competition on a marked course in the heart of Norfolk’s Hunt Country. The event, chaired by Norfolk member Dominic Cammarata, will start this year from the Norfolk Kennels in Dover, MA, and conclude with an awards party at the site. Divisions include a variety of fence heights; professionals and individual riders not affiliated with a hunt club are welcome to compete in the open divisions. Competitors at this event love the pairs divisions, which are open to juniors, seniors, and combinations therein.
Norfolk’s Spring Events Rocked! A spring season jam packed with great hunting and five special events
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Wentworth Hunt Club Ready for Fall Hunting Season SUBMITTED BY MARILYN MARIANO
WENTWORTH HUNT CLUB WRAPPED up a very busy spring, with a hunter pace on Saturday, May 17, and a dressage schooling show on Sunday, May 18. We want to thank our volunteers, who came out in droves for these events and the New England Hound Show. We are inspired by everyone’s dedication and are thankful for the hard work and the fun that it creates! Wet, rainy weather was predicted for the spring hunter pace at Branch Hill Farm in Milton Mills, NH. Five tenacious teams braved the forecast and were rewarded with an unexpectedly beautiful spring day. Daun DeFrance and Alyssa Carpenter were our winners of the Field division, and Linda Fernald with Diane Kane were the winners of the Hilltop divi-
sion. Remember that points accumulate in the series—we need to give them a run for their money! Many thanks to Ann Pembroke for heading up the hunter pace effort this year and to all the volunteers. The next hunter pace is Sunday, August 17 at Fine Nest Farm in Raymond, NH. It is a fun, friendly, low-key event— everyone is welcome to come out and enjoy the beautiful trails and scenery at Fine Nest and the surrounding area. Lunch is provided following the ride. The dressage schooling show drew a large number of entries and was a great day at the University of New Hampshire (UNH). Thanks to Sarah Isherwood for running the show, and to all of the other volunteers. The high point awards went to: Christina Marshall, High Score Intro
(Jr/Sr); Patti Puccilli, Reserve High Score Intro (Jr/Sr); Lilia Beal, High Score Junior; Sky Gelsomini, Reserve High Score Junior; Jessica Donovan, High Score Senior; and Jocelyn Hawe, Reserve High Score Senior. We are just a couple short weeks away from the beginning of fall cubbing season. Members have been eagerly awaiting this day! The first fall cubbing date is Wednesday, August 13, from Tuckaway Farm at 10:00 a.m., followed by Saturday, August 16 at Branch Hill Farm in Milton Mills. Please see wentworthhunt.org for a full calendar of fixtures. We generally go out on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Typically, cubbing refers to early season hunts. They are a little bit shorter, and maybe not quite as fast as hunts later in the season. It gives horses and hounds a chance to get more fit as the season progresses, so it is a great time to come out and try it. Contact the hunt secretary, Marilyn, at secretary@wentworthhunt. org if you want more information, or to let us know to expect you.
Norfolk Hunt Club continued from page 82 provided tremendous sport and entertainment for Norfolk members and the community at large. As successful spring hunting concluded, the partying began. On May 22, Grounds for Celebration, Norfolk’s biennial fundraiser to raise money to preserve and protect the land, had a sellout crowd of 300 people. Guests enjoyed the Cuban-inspired “Havana Nights” theme, which included music from Ten Tumbao, mojitos from Bully Boy Distillers, a casino, raffle, cocktails, dinner, and dancing. The event was chaired by Norfolk members Sarah Monaco and Ros Smythe. The Norfolk Hunt Horse Show, which last year earned a “Heritage Designation,” ran on May 24 and 25. Show chairs and Norfolk members Cindy Cleaves, Lisa Lewis, and Catherine Kennedy commented that the perfect weather, great footing, opportunity classes, and prize money—combined with classic Norfolk hospitality—created a wonderful atmosphere for competitors and spectators alike. No one could resist the children’s classes, which featured perfectly turned out ponies and riders; every child competitor received a special bag of candy (which many shared with their favorite pony!). Memorial Day Monday marked the 4th
[ABOVE] The 2014 Norfolk Hunt Horse Show Committee (l-r): Desmond O’Leary; Cindy Cleaves, co-chair; Lisa Lewis, co-chair; Catherine Kennedy, co-chair; and Bob Macleod, treasurer. [LEFT] Norfolk member Fanny Lee had a great time at the Derby Cross.
Annual Norfolk Derby Cross, chaired by Norfolk member Erica Foley. A fun and challenging course designed by Jim Gornall and built by Norfolk member Patrick Keane provided great sport for competitors and terrific viewing (and entertainment!) for spectators. With more rides than ever before, the Derby Cross has become a “must attend” for competitors on Memorial Day weekend. On May 31, the Norfolk Foxhunting Clinic, chaired by Norfolk members Rich Wood and Julie Wheeler, provided a terrific experience for participants to learn about the sport. A general overview of foxhunting traditions, etiquette, turnout, and safety was shared before riders and their mounts worked one-
on-one with Rich, Julie, and Norfolk’s Masters of Foxhounds. Huntsman Heather Player brought several Norfolk hounds to the event, so riders and their horses could interact with the hounds. Participants in the event raved about the clinic and found the learning experience to be invaluable. Spectacular weather, a fantastic new course from Medfield State Hospital, and the opportunity to enjoy Charles River views, large open fields, beautiful private farms, and wooded trails delighted over 150 riders who enjoyed the Norfolk Spring Hunter Pace on June 1. Chaired by Norfolk members Mike Paparo and his wife Jessica Macho, the pace was a resounding success. August 2014
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[LEFT] Anna Spreitzer of Running Fox Pony Club was the High Individual Overall and High Scoring Individual at the Dressage Rally. [RIGHT] First place Dressage Rally individuals: Carlie Poworonznek, Corrina McKelvey, and Julia Marrinan from Shetucket Valley with Chiara Salatti and Alessia Salatti from Brumbies Pony Club. [BELOW] Teagan Lapuk Riding My Blue Heaven at the Show Jumping Rally.
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THE UNITED STATES PONY CLUBS held their National Championships and Festival at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, KY, the third week in July. In hopes of securing a spot on one of the many teams that headed to Lexington, the New York/Upper Connecticut Region held its annual qualifying rallies for show jumping and dressage at Kent School in Kent, CT, on June 7 and 8. Clubs from surrounding regions of Metropolitan, Western New York, and New Jersey also attended. The following three riders qualified in show jumping: Julia Marrinan, Grace Vaculik, and Teagan Lapuk. The Dressage Rally finished the day
SHOW JUMPING RALLY RESULTS Overall Team: 1. Granby Blue; 2. Brumbies/Oakendale; 3. Mystic/Glastonbury; 4. Greenwich; 5. Golden Bridge Hounds-Zip; 6. Red Jacket; 7. Shetucket Valley/Oakendale; 8. Granby Green/Oakendale/Mystic; 9. Running Fox; 10. Golden Bridge Hounds –Zap/Running Fox. Equitation Round: 1. Julia Thalmann, Cornellia Roach; 2.Teagan Lapuk; 3.Willa DuBois; 4. Julie Wright; 5. Emma Oldenburg; 6. Jen Garber; 7. Lulu Moore; 8. Annie Freeman. DRESSAGE RALLY RESULTS Overall Team: 1. Shetucket Valley/Brumbies; 2. Mystic; 3. Granby/Glastonbury; 4. Millbrook; 5. Oakendale; 6. Granby/Lakeville; 7. Red Jacket; 8. Running Fox. Musical Freestyle: 1. Julia Marrinan; 2. Sophie Gardner; 3. Anna Spreitzer; 4.Erica Doyle; 5. Grace Vaculik.
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ON AUGUST 30 AND 31, THE MYOPIA Hunt Club (MHC) will host its 114th annual horse show. Held on the historic grounds of the Myopia Schooling Field in Hamilton, MA, the show will feature classes for all ages and levels of riding. On Saturday, the main hunter ring will run all day, with traditional and show hunters competing on the outside course over both man-made and natural obstacles. Highlights of the day will include the $2,500 Myopia Hunter Derby, a $500 ladies 84
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Wendy Wood on Roma in the return of the Ladies Side Saddle division at the 2013 Myopia Horse Show following a long hiatus. »
sidesaddle division, qualified hunters and hunter pairs, as well as children’s and adult hunters. The children’s ring will offer classes from walk-trot to novice hunters and equitation. MHC medals will run both days, and NEHC medals will take place on Sunday, August 31.
The grass Grand Prix field will feature show jumping classes for all levels on Sunday, with the $5,000 Myopia Jumper Classic finishing the day. Warm-up rounds will be offered on Friday,
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Myopia Hunt Club continued from page 84 August 29 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and each morning from 6:30 a.m. to 7:45 a.m. Further questions may be answered by visiting myopiahunt.org.
Spring Hunter Pace a Success SUBMITTED BY LISA WOHLLEIB
AFTER COMPLETING MY SECOND Myopia Hunter Pace with teammate Claudia von Gummpenberg (owner of Emerald Hill Farm, riding in her first hunter pace), I strongly encourage riders of all disciplines to come out on November 2 (from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.) and enjoy the North Shore countryside during the Myopia Fall Hunter Pace! On May 18, riders set out on a course full of hills, twists, turns, water crossings, and more in friendly competition to guess and ride to the optimum time (the time it would take the Hunt to traverse the same course). There was a required three-minute rest stop where riders were offered a welcomed drink of water (a version of the traditional “stirrup cup” offered during formal season hunts). For the three divisions, optimal times and winners were: the team of Alex Greiger, Maura Turbridy, Daisy Sears, and Maddie Hogen in Non-Jumping, with a winning time of 1:17:26 on an optimal time of 1:17:16; Tess Murray and Faith Potorski came closest to the 1:00:25 optimal time in the 3’ Jumping division, with a 1:00:56. And in 20" Jumping, Pam Mehlman, Lydia Shute, and David Rousseau’s time of 1:08:40 came closest to the 1:08:50 optimal time. The entire event is incredibly organized— staff and signage directing parking, clearly
Myopia Hunt members Jennifer Lodge on Duet and Susan Robie on Summer with Joint Master Kim Cutler on Branston after a beautiful ride at the Myopia Hunt Club Spring Hunter Pace.
marked registration, roped off warm-up area, starters, and a well-marked course. For riders contemplating a foray into foxhunting, hunter pace events provide a friendly, low-key way to experience some of the same riding conditions of a formal hunt. A relaxed barbecue follows at 5:00 p.m. and is included in the registration fee. What is a hunter pace? It is pretty much exactly how it sounds—a timed event over a course, with groups going out in intervals, trying to guess and ride to the exact time a hunt field would take to cover the same course. Safety is key and helmets are required; a neat horse and rider turnout is encouraged. Your horse should be condi-
tioned enough to handle the distance, but each rider sets their own pace, so walking and stopping is certainly allowed. If you are interested in any advice on how to place highly in your division, the only tip I can offer is to enjoy your ride. I finished 13 minutes too fast, very near the bottom of the field, but we both had a great time. I’ll see you (riding a bit more slowly) on November 2!
Myopia’s Huntsman Brian Kiely, and whipper-in Lindsey Taylor took the fastest time at the Myopia Spring Hunter Pace. August 2014
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BY JANE CARLTON
Hunter/Jumper news Pleasure, and the Hunter Pleasure Championship. Well done!
BATES DOMINATES
SIMPLY IRRESISTIBLE JUMPED OUT OF HER skin for Holland Nievergelt at the 104th Annual Norfolk Hunt Horse Show, May 24-25, 2014.
A PAT ON THE BACK Back Bay Farm’s horse show was a great success! Congratulations to all who competed that day. Ana Hecht was the recipient of the Massachusetts Horse Junior Sportsmanship Award. A special thank you to Northeast Nursery for supplying all of the flowers and plants that put the finishing touch on the ring. Also, thank you to Cindy Anderson and Jessen Edlund for painting all the jump rails and standards the week before the show.
true, but simply for being who you were. You always will be my champion in every way. God speed good friend.”
WELL DONE Congratulations to Chelsea Littlefield and Penelope on their recent success at Sandy Point Stables in Portsmouth, RI. They had a clean sweep of the four pleasure classes, with a first in Rhode Island Pleasure, New England Pleasure, Hunter
The 2013-2014 Bates Equestrian season was the best yet, culminating in a successful trip to Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA) Nationals in Harrisburg, PA. Teammates Katie Kirwin and Hannah Kiesler both had successful rides, placing seventh and ninth, respectively. Out of the 400 colleges and over 6,000 hunt seat riders currently participating in the IHSA, for Bates, a small club team, to send two riders to Nationals with top 10 finishes was a huge accomplishment. Kudos to Coach Ginger Klingenstein Albert of Venture Farm on a job well done of preparing her students for Nationals! The team would like to congratulate their graduating senior, Tess Ferguson, who had an outstanding four years of riding on the Bates Equestrian Team. “We wish her the best of luck in all future endeavors and thank her for all her dedication and support,” Kirwin said. “We would also like to thank
our anonymous donors for their generous contributions that helped support the team through the regular season all the way to Nationals.”
FAIRLY FANTASTIC The crew at Fair Harbour Farm just came back from Saratoga and their adults were fabulous. Leslie Prinz on Kim Seurin’s Valentine won the Marshall and Sterling Adult Hunter Classic and was reserve champion, and Molly Smith was second by one tenth of a second in the Child/Adult Jumper Classic on Politico. Molly also jumped double clear on her young horse Bellagoria, while JoJo Howland won a nice ribbon in the Adult Hunter Derby on Fantasia Rouge. Also, Samantha Noonan was second in the Thoroughbred Hunter Classic on Three Wishes. The whole Fair Harbour team is looking forward to spending a wonderful week at Head of the Bay, followed by a week at HITS, a week at the Vermont Summer Festival, and finally, the August Fieldstone horse show to cap off the summer.
ONE IN A MILLION We send our deepest condolences to McLain Ward and all of his connections on the loss of his beloved mare, Sapphire, on June 22. Sara, as she was known in the barn, was 22. Ward piloted the Belgian Warmblood to innumerable show jumping victories across the globe, including 2004 and 2008 Olympic Team gold medals and a World Equestrian Games team silver medal, until her retirement in 2012. Ward stated on his Facebook page, “Thank you Sara not just for all the dreams you made come
[LEFT] Bates Equestrian Team Co-Captain, Katie Kirwin, placed seventh at IHSA Nationals. [RIGHT] Samantha Noonan and Three Wishes. August 2014
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Hanover Hunt & Riding Club 82nd Annual Horse Show Boasts Beautiful Weather and Large Attendance SUBMITTED BY BETH-ANN CRONAN
SATURDAY, JUNE 14 STARTED rainy and overcast but blossomed into a great horse show day and proved very nice for the 82nd Annual June Hanover Hunt and Riding Club Horse Show held on the expansive grounds of Briggs Stable in Hanover, MA. Show Manager and Briggs Stable owner John Dougherty reported that the show had the “best attendance we have had in four years.” When asked his thoughts regarding this being the 82nd show, John laughed. “It’s been remarkable in that it has kept going. It is the volunteers that keep it going,” he said. “It is the continuity (of the volunteers) that makes it work. Every year, they come back and work at the show.” One entry in the New England Horsemen’s Council Open Pleasure class was a striking registered Appaloosa gelding. This Misters Awesome had a
soft buckskin color with white spotted hindquarters and was very much physically conditioned and well muscled. Sammy was shown by his trainer Lisa Doyle of TCB Training in Middleboro, MA, for owner Joseph Dipietro. It was the first show of the season for the pair and Sammy was having a “bit of an off day, but he is entitled to have them; he has been around the block and back and has done everything,” said Lisa. His trot was balanced and forward with a great stride and clean rhythm, but Sammy got a little strong during his canter transitions. During the Color Breed Pleasure Horse Open class, Sammy was much more relaxed and focused. Lisa commented, “This is his class!” as she passed by in the ring. The Sir Velvet Memorial Trophy, awarded to the pony accumulating the most points in the Pet Pony
Double H Farm’s HH Fleur and McLain Ward
division, was earned by Snoopy, a 10-hand black and white pinto Shetland Pony owned by Priscilla McGilvary of Crooked Lane Farm in Duxbury, MA. Snoopy was shown by 12-year-old Audrey Keenan from Marshfield, MA, whose favorite thing about the pony is “her personality—she is very sweet and fun to ride.” With her flashy black and white coloring, Snoopy was everything that a Pet Pony should be: good conformation, correct gaits, excellent manners, and really, really cute. All in all, the horse show was deemed an incredible success.
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Audrey Keenan and Snoopy won the Sir Velvet Memorial Trophy.
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CHEERED ON BY HUNDREDS OF spectators and over 350 guests at the EQUUS Foundation Grand Prix Benefit Luncheon, McLain Ward and HH Fleur, owned by Double H Farm, claimed the title of Best Performance and victory over a field of 28 competitors at the $25,000 Grand Prix presented on June 21, 2014, by Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and George N. Venizelos. The Grand Prix was the culminating event of the five-day Fairfield County Hunt Club June Benefit Horse Show held in Westport, CT, to benefit the EQUUS Foundation. Carneyhaugh, owned by Katherine A. Gallagher and ridden by Peter E. Lutz, claimed second, and Attack II, ridden by Amanda L. Derbyshire and owned by David Gochman, came in third. August 2014
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Riding the 11-year-old French-bred gelding owned by Mary-Kate Olsen and trained by Heidi Earle, Welles was one of five entries from the starting field of 27 to qualify for the Grand Prix jump-off by completing the 15-jump first-round course fault-free. He was the first to return to try the eight-jump tiebreaker at the North Elba
Show Grounds and he set the mark to beat with a clean ride in 40.600 seconds. None of the remaining entries could catch Welles, giving him his third win in the class following victories in 2000 on S Riviera and 2006 on Armani. The closest was Laura Chapot of Neshanic Station, NJ, who finished the jump-off clean in 42.775 seconds on Quointreau Un Prince to take second place. “I really didn’t think my time would hold up,” said Welles, who in 2006 became just the fourth rider to sweep Lake Placid’s two Grand Prix events in one year. “I thought that both Laura
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MARGIE ENGLE SPENT MUCH of the HITS Saugerties spring series on the bench recovering from the flu, but returned to the Strongid C 2X Grand Prix Stadium in top form on June 8. Engle rode young-gun stallion Royce, owned by Elm Rock Partners, to take a high-stakes blue, winning the $100,000 Purina Animal Nutrition Grand Prix, presented by Zoetis. She also jumped her faithful Indigo, a 14-year-old Dutch Warmblood gelding owned by Garber, Griese, Hidden Creek, and Gladewinds, to second place. Engle bested 27 contenders to qualify both mounts, resulting in an eight-horse jump-off. She had [LEFT] Margie Engle took the top two spots on Royce (pictured) and Indigo. [RIGHT] Julie Welles and Daloubet du Rouet jumped their way into third. vastly different expectations for each horse. “Indigo is seasoned, but when I go too fast he gets flat. Royce have been a lot of drive-by fences out Four more competitors followed is just starting to learn how to put on the there today,” she said. “He has a big but were unable to take the lead from Engle. Aiming to beat her own time gas when it’s most needed,” she said. stride, but coiled up over those fences and added perfectly.” in the second-to-last spot, Engle put With Indigo, Engle was precise but visibly conservative before putting Royce’s emerging speed and turning Engle and Indigo guaranteed a Royce to the test. The latter’s turns capabilities to good use. “We were so jump-off before six more eventually were all tighter than the track she chose joined them. This included Leann Kelly sharp to the last vertical that he was with Indigo, and the clock confirmed aboard Leander, Kevin Babington almost parallel to it,” admitted Engle. their efforts flawless. and Mark Q, Laura Chapot on ISHD Royce, with an unbeatable pace and Despite Royce’s inexperience, the Dual Star, Lillie Keenan with Pumped some breathtaking turns, stopped the 10-year-old Oldenburg stallion is proving Up Kicks, Julie Welles and Daloubet clock at 40.33 seconds for the win. to be the horse Engle hoped and envidu Rouet, Engle on Royce, and Todd Welles piloted Daloubet du Rouet to sioned he could become, with solid Minikus aboard Aries. third with a double clear performance training, from day one. Her face lit up in 42.44 seconds. Kelly returned first and set an immeas she reviewed his performance. “We diate time to beat at 44.53 seconds, but Babington guided his own Mark Q have been working on his rideability a was quickly bumped from the top by to two fault-free rides and finished the lot the past year…had I tried for this Engle, who crossed the timers in 41.87 jump-off in 42.65 seconds for fourth, speed when we started there would seconds on Indigo. while Kelly rounded out the top five.
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[LEFT] Jeff Welles and Prem Dollar Boy won the $75,000 Lake Placid Grand Prix. [RIGHT] Laura Chapot battled for second place on Quointreau Un Prince. [BELOW LEFT] Don Juan, ridden by Victoria Colvin, jumped into first place in the $10,000 Golden Arrow Lakeside Resort Junior Jumper Classic. [BELOW RIGHT] Michael Hughes took second and third in the Junior Jumper Classic on Luxina and Cool Z, respectively.
continued from page 92 and Tori (Colvin) would be faster. Fortunately, this time they weren’t. “This horse is very careful and he’s such a trier,” Welles continued. “It’s just our fifth horse show together and I’m really very lucky that Mary-Kate and Heidi asked me to ride him.” Third place went to Todd Minikus of Loxahatchee, FL, on Macoemba, while Colvin placed fourth on Chanel B2. Rounding out the top five were Margie Engle and Royce. Prior to the Grand Prix, Victoria Colvin and Don Juan won the $10,000 Golden Arrow Lakeside Resort Junior Jumper Classic. Michael Hughes placed second and third on Luxina and Cool Z, respectively. The win earned Colvin and Don Juan the horse show’s High Junior Jumper Championship. Also, Catherine Tyree and Don’t Go won the $10,000 94
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Mirror Lake Inn Amateur-Owner Jumper Classic. Charlie Jacobs placed second on Cassinja S to earn the High AmateurOwner Championship. Both Classics are member events of the Show Jumping Hall of Fame Jumper Classic Series. Between the Hall of Fame Classics and the Grand Prix, the horse show’s youngest exhibitors took to the ring in the Santa’s Workshop Leadline class and the first
week’s champions were honored in the C.M. Hadfield’s Parade of Champions. Following the parade, Lake Placid Horse Show Chairman Richard M. Feldman was presented with a letter from New York Governor Andrew Cuomo honoring the Lake Placid Horse Shows. Gavin Landry, New York State Executive Director of Tourism, personally presented the letter.
Hunter/Jumper contact listings Beacon Woods Stables (tsl), Mick & Laurie Paternoster, Owners,Kris Bramley, Trainer, 99 Beacon Woods Lane, South Glastonbury, CT 06073, 860-430-2606 barn; 860-601-0670 cell, beaconwoodsstables@yahoo.com, beaconwoodsstables.com
Crossen Arabians and Warmbloods (bs), 1209 South St., Coventry, CT 06238, 860-742-6486, crossenarabians.com New Chance Farm, 18 Mason St., Rehoboth, MA, Kristen Newton Chance, 860-918-0269
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vendors, a wide selection of dining options, and a new Farmer’s Market, all on its 60-acre show grounds. “The Hampton Classic offers something for everyone,” explains Shanette Barth Cohen, the horse show’s Executive
Director. “From our world-class equestrian competition, to our distinguished high-end shopping boutiques and gourmet cuisine, the Hampton Classic provides spectators and exhibitors alike with a bounty of activity and excitement.” The world renowned competition hosts more than 100 classes for horses and riders of all ages and abilities. A wide range of hunter, jumper, and equitation classes are offered from leadline classes all the way up to the grand prix level with riders ranging from young children to Olympic medalists. Special class highlights include: the $50,000 Hampton Classic Hunter Derby on August 24, the $20,000 Hampton Classic Jumper Challenge on August 26, the $10,000 Sam Edelman Equitation Championship and $50,000 Grand Prix Qualifier on August 28, the $15,000 Junior/Amateur-Owner Jumper Classic and Kids’ Day on August 30, and the $250,000 Hampton Classic Grand Prix and FEI World Cup Qualifier on August 21. For more information, visit hamptonclassic.com.
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BY KATHRYN SELINGA
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[LEFT] Callie Switz and Razzmanian Devil won the Open Novice division at the Frazier Farm Horse Trials in June. [RIGHT] Marlene Spielman and Murphy finished in third place in the Senior Elementary division at the Frazier Farm Horse Trials.
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Frazier Farm in Woodbury, CT held their first horse trials of the year on June 8. Eighty horses from surrounding areas came to compete. Amongst the riders who came out on top were Angelina Muller and Madigan Stichter in the Junior Elementary divisions, Kristen Woodworth and Karen Sebach in the Senior Elementary divisions, and Taylor Renihan in the Junior Beginner Novice division. Alicia Coviello won her Senior Beginner Novice division, and Callie Switz won the Open Novice division. In addition to ribbons, the top three riders from each division got to take home prizes and gift certificates donated by Arbitrage Tack of Oakville, CT. Frazier Farm will hold two more events in 2014, on August 10 and September 21.
MCTA NEWS The Maryland Combined Training Association (MCTA) was also busy this spring, with their annual MCTA Horse Trials at Shawan Downs attracting some
of the country’s most exciting eventers. This event fell on Kentucky Derby Day, making it an extra special event. And, speaking of special, one of MCTA’s farm members earned a Will Coleman clinic, sponsored by Cavalor, for having the biggest group for Barn Spirit Night at last year’s Washington International Horse Show. Olney Farm chose to have the clinic on the Shawan Downs property a day following the annual horse trials to take advantage of the cross-country jumps and show jumps that were already set up. We hear it was spectacular!
would like to congratulate: All of their riders that competed at the Lehigh Riding Club—with champions, reserve champions, and top ribbons all around; The Full Moon Farm Pony Clubbers, who all did a great job at their rating! Special thanks to Kira Young for her great leadership and a huge shout out to Emily Diertrich for testing the riders; The Junior/Young Rider Open Beginner Novice (JYOBN) riders at MCTA: Abu Scholl
and Summer Hill, who came in first; Kelsey Ann Quinn and Destiny’s Wish, who came in fourth; Katie Allenbaugh and Mischief Managed, who came in eighth; and Mika Poblete and Lieutenant, who came in ninth; Abu Scholl, for receiving the MCTA Redmond Trophy for highest placed Beginner Novice (Junior/Young Rider) member; Grace Fulton, for receiving the MCTA Pancho Villa Plate for highest placed Training (Junior/ Young Rider) member; Kelsey Ann Quinn and Alyssa Kelly, who finished fourth and seventh, respectively, in their divisions at the Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) Hunt Seat National Finals, held May 16-18 in Springfield, MA; And to Grace Fulton on her fourth place finish in the CCI*JY at the Virginia 2*, 1* and Horse Trials held May 22 in Lexington, VA, with Sharon White’s Wild Orange, and on her win with Leo the Lion Hearted in their Preliminary division at Waredaca on May 31 in Laytonsville, MD. Well done everybody!
IN THE MONEY The 14th Annual Millbrook Horse Trials (MHT) will be held July 31 through August 3 at Coole Park Farm in Millbrook, NY. This year, for the first time, $25,000 in prize money will be awarded to top finishers in the Advanced, Intermediate, and Preliminary divisions. MHT consistently attracts a field of top competitors, more than 500 horses, and 4,000 spectators.
WAY TO GO!
SUMMER HAPPENINGS
Full Moon Farm of Finksburg, MD, had some exciting events taking place this summer and has had some great results. They
Full Moon Farm also held their 1/4-Star & Educational Seminars on June 23-27, and just wrapped up their Annual Aloha Starter Horse Trials on July 27, where formal attire was discouraged,
Millbrook Horse Trials photo by Brant Gamma: The Millbrook Horse Trials returns this month, offering $25,000 in prize money for the first time.
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Adamo and Saunders Win Preliminary Challenge Divisions at Woodside Horse Trials BEFORE A FESTIVE CROWD OF about 1,000 people, David Adamo and Joanna Saunders rode their horses to victory in the $16,500 Woodside Preliminary Challenge at the Woodside Horse Trials, held May 23-25 in Woodside, CA. Adamo rode Henry to a faultless show jumping round to claim the Horse division on a final score of 30.00, ahead of Emilee Libby on 44 Magnum (34.3) and Erin Kellerhouse on Rafaella (34.4). In the Rider division, Saunders rode Ansel Adams to a faultless show jumping round (35.2) to move up from second place when leader Ruth Bley lowered one rail on Rodrigue Du Granit to drop to second (39.0). Cara Julian rode Wunder Schon to third place (41.7). As the show jumping got underway in the Horse Park at Woodside’s Grand Prix Arena, Adamo, 46, of Petaluma,
continued from page 99 but Hawaiian shirts were notquite mandatory! And, coming up on August 5 they’ll be hosting Buck Davidson for a clinic. Great things are happening!
BUSY BEES Things at Apple Knoll Farm (AKF) in Millis, MA, were very busy this spring! The facility ran a very successful “Poker Prance” event, and plan to put it on the calendar for next year. They also welcomed Molly Micou and Natalie Trusty to the farm as new working students for the summer for Adrienne Iorio; and say goodbye and congratulations to Maggie Hamilton (a longtime rider and worker at AKF), who graduated from high school this year—everyone at the farm loves her and wishes her well. On the competition side of things, Adrienne Iorio and Avenue were first in the Open Training at the Waredaca Horse Trials in Maryland on May 31–June 1. And congrats to Charlie Smith, 100 EQUINE
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CA, was leading Kellerhouse in the Horse division by only 0.4 penalties, with the top five horses separated by a mere five penalties. But Adamo said that, since they warmed up in the covered arena adjacent to the Grand Prix Ring but were blocked from view by the tent holding 400 people for the catered dinner, he couldn’t see the action in the ring. Plus, the buzz of the crowd overshadowed the announcer’s voice, so when he entered the ring on Henry, he didn’t know that Libby was the only topplaced rider who’d jumped faultlessly, giving him a one-rail margin of error. With his faultless round, Adamo earned the winner’s share of the Horse
division’s $8,250 purse, a CWD saddle, and many more prizes. “The scores were unbelievably tight after dressage, and that made it fun,” he said. Saunders, 18, of Castro Valley, CA, earned the winner’s share of the Rider division’s $8,250 purse, a JRD saddle, and many more prizes, including $1,200 from the Thoroughbred Incentive Program since Ansel Adams was the top-placing former racehorse in the Preliminary Challenge. “This means everything to me to win this. Winning the Preliminary Challenge
continued on page 101 single day. He was a dear friend. Spent the greatest moments of my life with him. Three cheers for Mr. C!”
PONY CLUB REPRESENT Emily Koss-Stephany, from the Apple Valley Pony Club in the Central New England Region won the Overall award for the Holy Innocents Horsemanship Test, presented by The United [LEFT] Longtime Apple Knoll Farm rider Maggie Hamilton recently graduated from high school. [RIGHT] Charlie and Taylor Smith at Apple States Pony Clubs, Inc., Knoll Farm’s Dom Schramm Clinic. held at the Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) who just did his first horse trials Hunt Seat National Finals. at the 2008 Rolex Kentucky ever on his new pony Strawberry Three-Day Event, coming in 20th Rounding out the top four place, which earned O’Hanlon and winners were Hanna Bentz of Poptart! After that outing, both Colombo a place on the Canadian he and Taylor Smith took part Boca Raton, FL; Carly Hundley in the Dom Schramm clinic that team at the 2008 Olympic of Ellicott City, MD; and Maddie Games in Hong Kong. They were AKF hosted on June 14-15. We Logeman of Powell, OH. hear they had a blast! also members of the team that The Holy Innocents’ Episcopal brought home Canada’s first School Horsemanship Test was CONDOLENCES silver eventing medal in 32 years created to promote good horseat the 2010 World Equestrian We were sad to hear of the manship among IEA equestrian passing of the cherished Swedish Games held in Lexington, KY. athletes. It is intended to compliWarmblood gelding, Colombo— “He was one of the greats,” ment the IEA’s mission to educate Selena O’Hanlon’s Olympic said O’Hanlon. “It was an honor younger equestrians in all areas mount, owned by Elaine and to ride him, and I’m so lucky that of equestrian studies and focuses Michael Davies. The pair made our paths crossed thanks to the on the belief that horsemanship their four-star debut together Davies. I will truly miss him every always comes first.
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showed that our hard work has really paid off,� said Saunders, who goes to school at U.C. Berkeley and trains with Alexis Helffrich. Matt Brown, winner of the Preliminary Challenge Horse division in 2013, finished first and second in the competitive Advanced division on Super Socks BCF (36.2) and BCF Bellicoso (38.1). Brown’s two mounts changed positions in show jumping. Leader BCF Bellicoso lowered one rail, while Super Socks BCF jumped faultlessly to add no penalties to his dressage score. Kaitlin Veltkamp rode Flashpoint D to third place (38.5) by also adding no
[LEFT] Joanna Saunders grabbed the top spot in the Rider division of the Woodside Preliminary Challenge aboard Ansel Adams. [RIGHT] Matt Brown and Super Socks BCF won the Advanced division at the Woodside Horse Trials.
penalties to her dressage score. Brown also claimed second in the Intermediate division on Happenstance (36.3), but Jeanine Allred of Idaho defeated him by recording a better dressage score
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[LEFT] Celeste Eberle (left) and Beth Haist of The Horse of Course. [CENTER] Diane Creech and Chrevis Christo. [RIGHT] Bethany Peslar and Donadieu.
SHE SAID YES Congratulations to Molly North and George Thompson III who were engaged on June 7, 2014, on their romantic Cape Cod getaway. What a perfect weekend!
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Heather Blitz and Oak Hill Ranch’s 2008 Danish Warmblood stallion Ripline (Hotline x Blue Hors Cavan) continued their winning form at the Eastern States Dressage & Combined Training Association (ESDCTA) Memorial Weekend Dressage Show in Allentown, NJ, May 23-25, 2014. The pair won both the USEF Young Horse 6-Year-Old class with a score of 8.6 and the Young Horse Test Of Choice Open with 8.5. Ripline is producing solid, consistent performances this season following a second and first place, respectively, in Third (3:1) and Fourth Level (4:1) classes at the New England Dressage Association (NEDA) Spring Show. “’Rip’ is really developing strength and is settling into such a super connection. He feels very comfortable in the
show ring and seems to enjoy it a lot. It’s like he goes to his stall at night and reads the ‘How to be Great at Dressage Manual’,” said Blitz.
WINNING WAYS Winning is always easier when you have a top team supporting you. The Horse of Course is proud to have sponsored the champion coolers for the high point winners by level, Training to Fourth and FEI combined, at the Shoofly Farm CDI 1*/3* Division Champions at this year’s Houston Dressage Society Spring Classic II. The winners were Anna Whit Watkins riding Oublette, Shoofly Farm CDI3* Grand Prix Champion with an average score of 66.765%, Kalie Beckers riding Carush, Shoofly Farm CDIY FEI Young Rider Champion with an average score of 66.760%, and Celise Eberle, Houston Dressage Society II FEI high point rider on Rubato with a score of 65.658.
DIANE DOMINATES Diane Creech and Chrevis Christo, an 11-year-old Danish
Warmblood gelding owned by Doug and Louise Leatherdale, won the FEI Advanced Level High Point Award at the Kentucky Dressage Association Spring Warm-Up and 28th Annual Show. They received high marks from the judges in the FEI Grand Prix, Intermediate A and Intermediaire II at the May 22-25 show in Lexington, KY.
ALCAZAR ACES Katherine Bateson-Chandler knows talent when she spots it. Two years ago, a young KWPN gelding, Alcazar (Contango x Ferro), caught her eye at a barn in Holland. Alcazar was just turning seven years old, and now is blossoming into a talented young FEI contender with a quick mind and large personality. During the 28th Annual Kentucky Dressage Association CDI held May 24-25, 2014, Bateson-Chandler and Jane Forbes Clark’s Alcazar proved they are heading in the right direction by winning both FEI Intermediate I-2 classes, scoring a 73.6% on the second day to clinch the FEI High Score for the show.
MAKING A COMEBACK Years after her beloved Grand Prix horse More Magic passed away, Grand Prix dressage rider Bethany Peslar finally felt that the time was right to enter the show ring again with a new mount, Donadieu. Peslar took Donadieu to the Poplar Place Farm May Dressage Show in Hamilton, GA, where she and the eight-year-old Hanoverian competed together for the first time. Peslar competed Donadieu in the Developing Prix St. Georges class, where the pair received a 67.2%, their first qualifying score for the Young Horse Championships in that division.
25 YEARS OF SUCCESS The United States Dressage Federation (USDF) is celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Instructor/Trainer Program and wishes to thank the many volunteers who have contributed to the success of the program, several of whom have been part of it since its creation. As part of the celebration, the
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continued from page 103 USDF is pleased to announce the following individuals as Honorary Instructors: Charlotte Bredahl-Baker, Michael Barisone, Sue Blinks, Kathy Connelly, Robert Dover, Jan Ebeling, Michelle Gibson, Lendon Gray, Anne Gribbons, Hilda Gurney, Courtney King-Dye, Carol Lavell, Debbie McDonald, Arlene Page, Steffen Peters, Michael Poulin, Kathleen Raine, Jessica Ransehousen, Gary Rockwell, Guenter Seidel, Betsy Steiner, Christine Traurig, Lisa Wilcox, George Williams, and Linda Zang. These individuals will serve as advisors to the USDF Instructor/Trainer Program.
THE NEXT CHAPTER The United States Dressage Federation (USDF) announced that Cindy Vimont will be retiring her position as Senior Director of Member Programs after more than 12 years in the position. Vimont has been instrumental in furthering the development of member programs and improved services for USDF and its members. Before joining USDF, Vimont served as Director of International Disciplines for the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF).
CLINIC AT OAKHILL Oakhill Farm of Pepperell, MA, hosted a mini Adult Rider Dressage Clinic on May 30-31, 2014, conducted by Leslie de Grandmaison of Saltbox Farm Dressage. Each day included a
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morning and afternoon session along with catered lunch, gift bags, and an unmounted presentation. The mounted sessions included cavaletti work, test riding, and classical dressage lessons. The lunch time yoga class, designed for dressage, proved challenging and enjoyable for the participants. Patty Maynard said, “Yoga totally translates to dressage and the need for body awareness and balance.” Oakhill Farm provided a supportive and amicable environment, the finest setting for education.
WAY TO GO! Congratulations to Joanna Sentissi who recently earned her silver medal on Ziezo K. Joanna rides with Windhorse Dressage of Sherborn, MA. After the excitement, she went out for lobster and champagne with the crew at Mystic Seaport—what a way to celebrate!
SAVE THE DATE New England Dressage Association’s (NEDA) incredibly popular symposium with Ingrid Klimke some years ago prompted many to request a return visit, and they are delighted to report that they will be hosting Ingrid and veterinarian Dr. Ina Goesmeier for a two-day clinic at Apple Knoll Farm in Millis, MA, on November 1-2. Klimke rarely travels for clinics, so this is a unique opportunity to benefit from her deep knowledge of classical dressage riding and training techniques for all horses. Her symposium was a runaway success when she was last here, so stay tuned to the NEDA website for full details as they unfold. Dr. Goesmeier will be lecturing about her renowned combinations of traditional and alternative treatment methods for the best possible outcomes for horses of all ages in all disciplines.
STEPPING DOWN Jeremy Steinberg, who has served as the USEF Youth Dressage Coach since 2011, has
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Beland Stables Hosts Dressage Schooling Show BY BETH ANN CRONAN
THE SUN LET US KNOW ON JUNE 8, 2014, THAT SUMMERtype weather was on the way with highs in the 80s and a fierce brightness for the Beland Stables Dressage Schooling Show. Judges Dorothy Demis and Susan Edelen announced early that the wearing of a coat during a test was optional. An eye-catching competitor was an American Saddlebred pinto gelding, Firefly by Carnival, appropriately nicknamed Flash. His rider was Ava White from Providence, RI. She trains with Jenn Czechowski at Avastar Dressage. She has been studying dressage for a year and a half but has been riding for 10 years. “Jumping didn’t do it for me, but I loved the flat work so the switch to dressage seemed natural,” she said. Dressage is a second career for Flash. Prior to this he was a competitive sidesaddle mount. This was not only his first dressage show but also his first show astride. Flash and Ava’s test received a score of 73.20% to win the class. No show can function without the efforts of many volunteers that do the grunt work to make the day go smoothly for the exhibitors. One such volunteer was Pamela Cohn from Brockton; she scribed for Judge Demis in ring one. For over a decade, Pamela has boarded her unraced Thoroughbred gelding, Saintly Behavior, at Beland Stables. The team enjoyed years of showing at Training Level, earning many first and second place ribbons and working with Beland Stables’ co-owner and instructor, Donna White. With her career as a special needs teacher, Pamela found herself searching for another learning tool that would enhance her equestrian training. Becoming a volunteer scribe seemed a natural way to immerse herself in the language of dressage. Red roan Irish Sport Horse, Gaelic Flight (Pokey), and his rider, Bruce Evans, competed in Level 1, Test 1. At 18 years of age, Pokey has had a few careers, one of them being left to languish in a backyard with minimal care. This was their second Level 1 test. Pokey showed very nice rhythm and was relaxed and round. Their canter appeared effortless and nicely forward. Overall, the team earned a score of 57.414%.
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Hart Claims Sixth National Title At Historic USEF Para-Equestrian Dressage National Championship
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THE U.S. EQUESTRIAN FEDERATION (USEF) Para-Equestrian Dressage National Championship came to a close at the United States Equestrian Team (USET) Foundation Headquarters in Gladstone, NJ, with Rebecca Hart claiming her sixth national title in a competition that was widely regarded as the most competitive the sport has ever seen in the United States. All 24 entries performed their freestyles, to earn the remaining 20% of their championship score, in front of the Ground Jury of Adrienne Pot, David Schmutz, and Kristi Wysocki during the competition, held June 2-5. Hart, of Unionville, PA, and her own Schroeter’s Romani, who she has only been riding since November of 2013 after purchasing the mare in Europe, closed out the week scoring 76.917% for her freestyle to finish on a championship score of 74.642%. The two-time Paralympian rode the 11-year-old Danish Warmblood to her familiar “Classical Gas” melody, increasing the level of difficulty by adding lateral movements. “When I first rode her, I knew she was very special,” said the Grade II rider of Schroeter’s Romani. “She was really willing to work with me, and her body and my body worked right away, and mentally we were right in sync.” Hart, who has enjoyed seeing the sport of para-equestrian dressage grow in the United States, believes that all of the riders in the program are inspiring each other to reach new competitive heights. Earning the USEF Para-Equestrian Dressage National Reserve Championship were Margaret McIntosh and Rio Rio on a score of 71.582%. The former eventer and her own eightyear-old Rheinlander mare performed an up-tempo freestyle set to music from The King and II, to score 73.500% in the final Grade 1A test of the week. Finishing the championship in third place were Roxanne Trunnell from Rowlett, TX, and her own 19-year-old Dutch Warmblood mare, Nice Touch, on a total of 71.582%, after winning the Grade 1A Freestyle with a score of 74.000%.
In Grade IV competition, Susan Treabess of Winters, CA, and Kathryn Hill’s nine-year-old P.R.E. stallion, Kamiakin, completed a sweep of their division, winning the freestyle with a score of 73.500% and winning the Grade IV National Championship on 71.128%. Angela Peavy of Avon, CT, was the winner of Grade III competition,
finishing on an overall total of 70.442% with Rebecca Reno’s 12-year-old Hanoverian gelding, Lancelot Warrior. Peavy also won the freestyle with her other horse, Rebecca Reno’s eightyear-old Trakehner gelding, Ozzy Cooper, on a score of 74.333%. Hart was the victor in the Grade II Championship and freestyle with Schroeter’s Romani; and in Grade 1B, Sydney Collier from Ann Arbor, MI, won the overall competition with Patricia Mclean Mendenhall’s six-year-old Mecklenburg gelding, NTEC Cuplee, on a total of 71.389%. They also won the freestyle on a score of 74.167%. McIntosh won the Grade 1A Championship, while Trunnell won the freestyle.
Rebecca Hart and Schroeter’s Romani.
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riding and training myself and continue to push to one day make a U.S. team.”
REWARDING VOLUNTEERS Congratulations to the Maine Dressage Society Volunteers of the year: Susan deGozzaldi, Heather Webster, Celeste Chapman, Wadean Chadwick, Becky Morse, Jane Crocket, Jen Grady, Gail Stone, Brandi Worth, Selma Powers, and Suzanne Crowell.
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New Hampshire Dressage and Eventing Association Wraps Up Recent Events SUBMITTED BY LYDIA NEUSCH
NEW HAMPSHIRE DRESSAGE AND Eventing association (nhdea) held a dressage clinic with Bill McMullin on May 31 at the Nevins Farm MSPCA in Methuen, MA. Riders were fortunate enough to have a perfect weather day to use the lovely facilities, which included an indoor and outdoor arena. The
clinic, organized by club Vice President Debi Barka, was a great success. The attendees ranged from Training to Second Level. Member Lisa White, who brought two horses, left both exhausted and excited to put into practice all of the instruction Bill gave her. NHDEA held the first of two schooling
shows on June 8 at the show grounds of the University of New Hampshire (UNH), Durham. Mother Nature decided to jump right into summer, so riders endured hot and sunny weather for most of the day—judges Ida Norris Anderson and Lori Barnard were kind enough to waive show jackets. There were about 100 rides in the two rings. As always, NHDEA would like to thank the volunteers who set up the arenas and worked on show day. Special thanks to Liz Oertel from onthebitevents for her expert secretarial skills. Both judges commented on how well organized and smooth the show went. Our second schooling show will also be held at UNH on October 5.
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Connecticut Dressage g and Combined Training Assoc. Holds Natural Horsemanship Clinic with Beth DiCiccio SUBMITTED BY ROBIN CASSELLA
MAY WAS A GREAT MONTH FOR THE Connecticut Dressage and Combined Training Association (CDCTA) members! First there was the Dressage and Combined Test Schooling Show, second was the Natural Horsemanship clinic, and third was the Ride Critique Ride; just a great start to the year for education and competition. Due to a very cold winter, we had postponed the Natural Horsemanship clinic and held it on May 17. It turned out to be a beautiful day and was well attended. Seven riders came with an open mind to learning the basics. Each participant was started the same way—by putting their horse through a couple of tests to see what they had on the ground. Beth DiCiccio was very
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much engaged in each individual horse and rider’s needs and what would benefit them once in the saddle. What each horse presented in the beginning was definitely improved—the riders had a better partner at the end of each session. Beth has studied natural horsemanship most of her life. She devotes her time to people who are looking for help building a partnership with their horse. She believes in the non-touch school of thought, putting pressure on the bad behaviors and removing the pressure when the good behavior is demonstrated. She worked with all different issues that were brought to the clinic by the riders that day: bad trailer loaders, resistance to moving
forward, overreacting, and general safety measures to which all horsemen should adhere. Her ability to identify problems and point out behaviors that were undesirable was awesome. My particular horse has aggression issues toward other horses and toward people. Beth helped me establish spatial boundaries and learn how to lead him properly for reasons of safety, as well as respect for me. He also does not feel he needs to do what I ask of him. Beth showed that it was not about forcing him, but about building a trust and not developing resentment from ground exercises. After a few sessions, my horse and I have found a mutual respect. He has become such a willing partner on the ground, no longer pinning ears and giving me that look. Now, every ride, I work toward getting that same feeling under saddle. I encourage all riders to get a little “natural horsemanship” knowledge. Beth DiCiccio/Wolfridge Farm is a great place to start.
Looking Ahead On September 6 and 7, CDCTA will be holding a Centered Riding and Jumping Clinic with Deb Moynihan at her farm, Irish Acres in Bolton, CT. Deb Moynihan is a Certified Centered Riding Instructor and an “L” with distinction dressage judge. This is a great opportunity to work on your riding skills. Visit the CDCTA website for more information and registration forms. Be sure to plan for our show weekend in October. On Saturday, October 4, we will hold our third CDCTA Dressage & Combined Test Schooling Show. The following day will be our CDCTA Recognized Dressage Show. Both shows will be held at the Woodstock Fair Grounds in Woodstock, CT. The CDCTA website is: cdctaonline.com.
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Driving news WHO’S THAT LADY? My Lady’s Manor Driving Club has revived the ever popular Days in the Park, their totally recreational and fun gathering to drive at Spring Valley Park in southern York County, PA. “Spring Valley Park is a hidden gem of the York County Park System,” the club said. “There are two stone dust rings and lovely mown grass paths that are wonderful for driving.” The first event of the summer went off without a hitch, with beautiful, sunny weather. Anne Councill was available for lessons, which added value to those who came. There was the usual potluck, and wonderful driving by all. Check out MLMDC on Facebook for information on future events!
THE GREAT GRANITE STATE [ABOVE] Anne Sanders with Mini Gambler hitched to her brand new spindle back roadcart at the MLMDC Days in the Park Drive. [RIGHT] Rick and Connie Moses drove their pair at GSCA Ellet & Shirley Seavey Memorial Drive & Ride in Auburn, NH, in June.
SMALL TEAM, BIG WIN Suzy Stafford of Wilmington, DE, took home yet another win in carriage driving on the weekend of May 23-25, 2014 at the 118th Devon Horse Show and Country Fair in Devon, PA. This time Stafford drove a team of horses, as apposed to her trademark single, and the team representd two generations of Miniatures. She drove a team made up of three mares and one gelding in the four-in-hand of Miniature Horses in the Pony Marathon division, and the oldest mare was the dam of the other three members of the team. “This was a new experience for me driving a four-in-hand in competition. I am normally behind one large horse. I love these little girls (and guy); they put a smile
on everyone’s face. The cuteness factor is overwhelming,” Stafford said. All four of the Miniature Horses on Stafford’s team are owned by Anne Carlino.
WOOHOO FOR BOO Virginia “Boo” Fitch of Pennhook, VA, was among the three drivers and two alternates selected by the United States Equestrian Federation Para-Equestrian Driving World Championship Selectors and High Performance Committee to represent the U.S. in the 2014 FEI World Para-Equestrian Driving Championships, June 27-29, at the Royal Estate in Sandringham, England. The Lynchburg College IHSA
alum has become a prominent competitor in the para-equestrian driving world and looks forward to her appointment as a member of the 2014 team. She will drive Kiko, a 2003 Irish Sport Horse mare, at the Championships. Marie De Ronde will serve as Chef d’Equipe and Sara Schmitt as coach for team members Fitch (Grade 2), Vietnam veteran Bob Giles (Grade 2) of Morriston, FL, and Diane Kastama (Grade 1) of Arroyo Grande, CA. Team Alternates are Theresa “Ginny” Leal and Mary Gray.
The weather on June 7 was picture-perfect for the annual Ellet & Shirley Seavey Memorial Drive/Ride in Auburn, NH. 30 members took advantage of the opportunity to drive and ride the scenic trails of the Massabesic Lake watershed. The annual Granite State Carriage Association event honord Ellet and Shirley Seavy, life-long residents of Auburn and avid carriage drivers who promoted pleasure driving in New Hampshire. Eight carriages participated with more than 20 riders, including six new members. Participants congregated under the tent afterwards to enjoy their picnic lunches and lively chit-chat among friends and fellow horsemen. Many thanks to Linda and Eric Wilking for organizing and hosting this event and making the rounds afterwards to clean up after participants. Find out more about GSCA, and find a calendar of 2014 events, at granitestatecarriage.org.
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Chester Weber Leads Team USA to Bronze Sweeps Saumur CAIO4* for Second Year COMBINED DRIVER CHESTER WEBER proved the USA’s mettle in the sport, leading the pack from start to finish in the CAIO4* Saumur for the second year in a row. With both the CHIO Aachen and the 2014 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games in Normandy fast approaching, all eyes in driving sport are sure to be on Weber. This year’s CAIO Saumur, which was a Nations Cup competition, also saw the United States win Team Bronze, with Weber’s untouchable score leading teammates Allison Stroud and Misdee Wrigley-Miller
to success just behind the Dutch team with Gold and the French team with Silver. Weber, a native of Ocala, FL, dominated the event from the beginning, scoring a 32.91 in the dressage phase on Friday. He finished out the weekend with a total of 129.25, giving him a wide lead over second place finisher Theo Timmerman of the Netherlands with a 147.06. Weber’s horses, a group of KWPN geldings co-owned by him and Jane Forbes Clark, have been racking up win after win and plan to continue
their streak of victories on the road to Normandy. “The horses remain in top form,” said Weber about the team’s performance in Saumur, “and continue to prove that we are contenders. I was incredibly pleased with my team’s overall synergy, from the horses themselves to my staff. They are like a well-oiled machine and we will continue to perfect our technique at Aachen.” Weber showed plenty of technique in May in the United Kingdom, where he secured the win at the prestigious Windsor Royal Horse Show. His team has so far gone undefeated this year, as well as taking the win at the CAI-A4* Caen, a test event for the 2014 World Equestrian Games, in 2013. With past precedent the best judge of future actions, Weber’s history in France will hopefully be an accurate representation of the USA’s World Equestrian Games success in Normandy. Earlier in 2014 Weber added an 11th National Four-in-Hand Championship to his name by winning the 2014 CAI Live Oak International, and continues to redefine the world’s perception of American combined driving. He and his team now have their sights on the ultimate prize in combined driving, the 2014 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games in Normandy. For more information on Chester Weber, his team, and their trek to Normandy, visit his website at chesterweber.com.
Maine Driving Club EVEN THE DREARY DAY COULDN’T derie amongst a dozen or so like minds. hide the gorgeous view from the Sweetser farm in Garfield Plantation. Sunday, Brenda Ten participants, from as far away Sweetser worked with as Winter Harbor, Portland, and New Kathy Russell and her Brunswick, ME, signed on to begin or horse Kandy Corner. continue their journey toward having a Kandy came to Kathy safe driving horse. via the Standardbred The day began with discussion of Pleasure Horse different types of harnesses and proper Organization (SPHO). harness fit and bitting, then progressed She drives, but Kathy to free lunging and ground driving. does not and would Gary Sweetser used Sondra Day’s pony like to learn. Their Pryzm as a demo for correct putting time with Brenda was to. Saturday ended with a barbecue spent in the round pen provided by the Sweetsers and camara- continued on page 109 108 EQUINE
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Western Reserve Carriage Association Busy Times for Western Reserve Carriage Members ARTICLE AND PHOTO BY MARY THOMAS
SHERRY OLECKI AND MICHELE Steven hosted the Western Reserve Carriage Association (WRCA) drive at Infirmary Mound Park near Granville, OH, on June 1. Several members from the Black Swamp Driving Club attended as well, having been invited to come enjoy both the potluck lunch and the driving. Angie and Al Hohenstein were just back from Europe where they had driven with Andreas Nemitz on one of his Coaching in Bavaria trips. They had plenty to say about how much they enjoyed the experience of driving through the beautiful countryside, from castle to castle, listening to Nemitz’s historical commentary. Five turnouts and a rider set out on the well-marked trails. The hosts had spent several hours placing red, white, and blue ribbons to keep drivers on a route that was safe and suitable for carriages, including antiques in good repair. Consisting of two large loops, the trail took drivers through tall grass prairies, some woods, and over small knolls. Although the day got hot, the shade from wooded areas kept equines, drivers, and passengers comfortable. The Gayla Bluegrass CDE in
Cathy Rhoades and her Welsh Pony captured the entire Novice division at the Blue Ribbon Driving Show in Kalamazoo, MI. »
Georgetown, KY, drew several WRCA members. Stacey Giere and her Thoroughbred finished fifth in the Intermediate Single Horse division while Bev and Dave Patrick drove their pair to second in Preliminary Horse Pairs. Donna Crookston entered her young Dutch gelding in the Preliminary division, garnering fourth place. Pam Hess, DVM, and her Haflinger competed in the large Preliminary Single Pony class. John Hubbell, DVM, and his Standardbred brought home fifth place in the Training Level Horse division, and Mary Thomas’ Dartmoor picked up fourth place in Training Single Pony. Cathy Rhoades, driving her Welsh Pony, won all three Novice classes at the Blue Ribbon Driving Show in Kalamazoo, MI, on June 7-8. Susan Orosz, DVM, showing her Morgan mare, and Mary Thomas’ pony also picked up blue ribbons. The show, put on by the Michigan Horse Drawn Vehicle Association, had something for everyone—turnout, reinsmanship, and working classes; cones and obstacles classes; dressage tests;
a marathon; drive and ride; and the hotly contested Carriage Dog class. The Saturday night pizza party gave exhibitors, volunteers, and show organizers a chance to socialize, exchange ideas to improve the show, and announce information about upcoming events. Bev and Dave Patrick with their pair, Rock and Roll, drove the Elk Creek CDE, June 7-8, finishing second in Preliminary Horse Pairs. Donna Crookston and Victor picked up sixth in the Preliminary Single Horse division at the same event. Coming in August is the Tannerwood Farm Drive on August 16. Hosts Ted and Sunny open their beautiful farm for driving on their trails, in the dressage ring, through the water hazard, and around a cones course. Linda and Floyd Wells are organizing the annual Carlisle Reserve drive, tentatively scheduled for August 24. Visit wrcarriage.com for more information.
Maine Driving Club continued from page 108 asking Kandy to relax and settle. This was accomplished in much less time than Saturday’s lesson, and Kathy soon moved on to ground driving. Janet Perry arrived with her pair of donkeys—one, a quiet driving equine, the other not started yet. Her goal for the weekend was to hook them together and ground drive for the first time as a pair. For those who attended without a horse, the Sweetser’s provided seasoned horses to use. Gary’s Stoney Hill Lynette Lee gave participants the opportunity to handle a massive 18 hand Percheron mare. Brenda’s Quarter Horse mare, Missouri, helped teach the basics of lunging and harnessing. Pam Sweetser’s Canadian Morgan gelding, Samor’s Sir Galahad, demonstrated the
[LEFT] Janet Perry with her donkeys, Oakie Dokie and Daisy, getting ready to ground drive for the first time. [RIGHT] Gary demonstrating harnessing a work harness with Brenda’s horse, Missouri.
positive results of driving with light hands whether on the ground or in the cart. Many thanks to Pam Sweetser for organizing this clinic and to Gary and Brenda Sweetser for opening their facility
and sharing their expertise. Clearly there is much interest in the sport of carriage driving with many looking forward to additional instruction for themselves and their horses. August 2014
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Saratoga Driving Assoc. Annual Pleasure Show and Continuous Driving Event a Success SUBMITTED BY BARBARA AKERS; PHOTOS BY BRIGHTLY PHOTOGRAPHY
THE SARATOGA DRIVING ASSOCIATION held its annual Pleasure Show and Continuous Driving Event on May 25, 2014 under the most perfect weather conditions. Last year, the show was cancelled due to torrential rains. We were fortunate enough to have both judge Dave Remley and TD Phil Ferro agree to officiate this year assuring them that the weather would cooperate. This year the entries were light, but spectators enjoyed watching the 17 participants who competed on the lawns of the Martin Van Buren National Historic Site, Lindenwald, to watch the show. The continuous drive began in the morning with dressage, followed by a pleasure drive pace and timed obstacles. The best dressage score of the day 110 EQUINE
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(30.59) was won by Deb Manasse driving Jesse James in the Preliminary division. In the afternoon, spectators watched as horses, ponies, and Very Small Equines competed in the pleasure classes. It was no surprise that Glenn Van Oort amazed everyone with his speedy win in the Your Route My Route class. Not bad for a man who just turned 74 two days before the show! Another crowd pleaser was Susan Koso driving her Morgan with her carriage dog as her passenger. He sat on the seat beside Sue, not moving a bit while she drove her classes. Volunteers are an extremely important component of any driving show and we applaud them for the variety of duties they performed. Some of the best volunteers ever are Jeff Morse, Joanne
SHOW RESULTS Single Horse Preliminary Champion Continuous Drive: Lyn Howard. Single Horse Champion Pleasure Show: Lyn Howard. Single Horse Preliminary Reserve Champion Continuous Drive: Cicly Hajek. Single Horse Reserve Champion Pleasure Show: Cicly Hajek. Single Horse Training Champion Continuous Drive: Beth Podhajecki. Single Pony Preliminary Champion Continuous Drive: Deb Manasse. Single Pony Preliminary Reserve Champion Continuous Drive: Sue Koso. Single Pony Champion Pleasure Show: Sue Koso. Single Pony Training Champion Continuous Drive: Jill Novak. Single Pony Reserve Champion Pleasure Show: Glenn Van Oort. VSE Training Champion Continuous Drive: Sabrina Cameron. VSE Champion Pleasure Show: Sabrina Cameron. VSE Training Reserve Champion Continuous Drive: Lisa Cenis. VSE Preliminary Champion Continuous Drive: Linda Peterson. VSE Reserve Champion Pleasure Show: Linda Peterson.
Cholakis, Gina Handy, Ilyana Meltzer, Ann Willey, Cindy Kimmey, Joanne and Tom Frechette, Melissa Perry, Lynne Grayburn, Sam and Jack Couch, Ann Pierce, Mickie Perini, Carl and Laura Zimmerman, Glenn Van Oort, Chris Akers, Steve Cavagnaro, Desiree Perham, Carol Frank, and the helpful staff at Martin Van Buren National Historic Site.
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Southern New England g Carriage Driving Assoc. Announces Results from Annual Arena Driving Trial SUBMITTED BY KELLY PESEK
WINTER IS FINALLY OVER FOR THE Southern New England Carriage Driving Association (SNECDA). The club kicked off spring with the annual SNECDA Arena Driving Trial (ADT) Clinic at Highland Hill Farm in Berlin, MA, on April 26. The club was thrilled to have judge Keith Angstadt return for a second year. He was able to give drivers excellent feedback and useful critiques in all aspects of the ADT. The Training Level winner was Rhea Brown again this year with another Very Small Equine (VSE), Skippy. Second place went to Craig McCoskery and recently trained VSE, Poco, owned by Kathy Richards. Preliminary first place went to Pat Musser and Ink with Susan Lathrop in second driving Farthing. Lori Stammer was the winner in Intermediate with
Lady; Mug Tomany and her Morgan, Ace came in second. Special thanks to Ginny and Greg Halfpenny for hosting the event at their farm, and to Lisa Terrell for co-chairing the show with Ginny. Thank you to Janice Meszoely for scribing and to all our other volunteers who made the event a great success: Carleen Crummett, Gail Harris, Susan Koso, Laura Mullery, and Kelly Pesek. SNECDA celebrated Memorial Day weekend with a pleasure drive on May 24 in beautiful Escoheag, RI. The
nearly six-mile course took horses and drivers through the magnificent trails of the Arcadia Management Area. It was a gorgeous sunny day, which made the drive and picnic afterwards thoroughly enjoyable. As always, SNECDA members are a warm and friendly group who make every event a day of fun and good company. The fall will bring us to our 5th Annual American Scurry Challenge at the Dickson Rings in Weston, MA, on September 28. This is a lighthearted day of competition on a variety of cones and obstacle courses. VSEs, ponies, horses, pairs, singles—all are welcome. Our American Driving Society sanctioned pleasure show will also take place this fall on October 12 at Celtic Cross Farm in Dudley, MA. Please contact SNECDA for further information on any of our events at mtomany@sbcglobal.net or visit snecda. org. SNECDA is also on Facebook.
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Orleton Farm Show Draws 70 Participants SUBMITTED BY LAURIE DANAHER
PHOTO: (BOTTOM) LAURIE DANAHER
ON FRIDAY JUNE 13, NEARLY 70 drivers harnessed up and dodged raindrops for the combined test portion of the 16th Annual Orleton Farm show. In spite of the unseasonably cold, rainy weather, the footing in the main ring stayed wonderful and the cones course held up well through the last driver. Though windy, Saturday and Sunday were nicely cool and dry for the pleasure show portion of the
event. Spectators were treated to an exhilarating North American Carriage & Scurry racing display during lunch on Saturday and Sunday, and an impressive coaching presentation on Sunday. Again this year, dads were enticed to attend the show with the popular Father’s Day Car Cruise on Sunday. The club is so very grateful to the exhibitors for coming out to support the show: we saw many first
time attendees and hope that word continues to spread so that the show keeps growing. Of course, a show of this size and quality would never be
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possible without the tireless dedication of the many volunteers who work diligently to make sure that the show flows smoothly—so a huge shout out of thank you goes to all of those wonderful people! Tune in here next month for some fun pirate themed photos and highlights of July’s Members Only Summer Fun Day at Orleton Farm. Remember, the Lenox Tub Parade will be Saturday September 13, 2014. Mid-year memberships are always welcome so there is still time to join Colonial Carriage for this vintage themed day of carriage fun. Visit our website at colonialcarriage.org for registration information. Mark your calendars for October 11-13, Berkshire Coaching Weekend. Coaches and horses can be seen Saturday at 12:00 p.m. on the grounds of Shakespeare and Company in Lenox, MA; Sunday at 12:00 p.m. at the Norman Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge, MA; and Monday at 12:00 p.m. at Edith Wharton’s Estate and Gardens, “The Mount” in Lenox, MA. Be sure to find us on Facebook or check our webpage for current information.
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BY JENNIFER ROBERTS
Western news REMEMBERING JOHN R
CARA SANFRATELLO (RIGHT) AND ALYSHA Hardy (left) with Done Being Smart at the Interscholastic Equestrian Association Zone 1 Finals. Cara was the Sportsmanship recipient, while Alysha took home the High Point Rider honors. Done Being Smart, owned by Jessica Ferris, was the Leading Horse.
I DO Congratulations to Kerith Kellogg and Timothy Adams who were married on June 15, 2014. Here’s wishing you a lifetime of love and happiness!
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Association, the Pinto Horse Association, Utah Quarter Horse Hall of Fame, Pinto Horse Hall of Fame, and was a president of the World Champion Cutter Racing Association. Doug created the Early Thaw Horse Show Circuit in Hurricane, UT, that eventually became one of the largest equestrian events in the region.
Jo ohn Humphrey, a beloved Pinto Horse Association P (P PtHA) Past President, passed aw way on May 30, 2014. John was a wonderful asset to the w PtHA, always willing to serve P in n various positions. He was a lifetime member of the assocciation and held a seat on tthe Pinto Board of Directors. John also served on the Pinto Heritage Foundation Board H aand was a past president of Central Oklahoma Pinto. He C sserved as president of the PtHA from 2004-2006. He will be greatly missed.
CERESANI ON TOP Alison Ceresani wasn’t horsing around at this year’s National Collegiate Equestrian Association Championships in Waco, TX. As a result of her superior performance at the competition, she became the Elite Equestrian StudentAthlete of the Year, a prestigious honor that also takes into account her grade point average (GPA) at the University of South Carolina. Judges voted on nominations from coaches, considering the athletes’ team contribution in the arena as well as academic success.
The award is given to an athlete whose collegiate team places in the top four spots at the national competition. As team co-captain, Ceresani led the South Carolina Gamecocks to second place and maintained a perfect 4.0 GPA throughout her college career.
HORSEMANSHIP PUT TO THE TEST On June 7, Laura Marshall completed a desensitization clinic in Bryan, TX, put on by 4Shepherds Horsemanship. This particular clinic had the horse and rider traveling in a “herd” doing drill-team exercises and auditory challenges; going through noodles, traffic cones, and tires; going over a bridge/ teeter-totter; and finally riding over a line of fire. According to Laura, “two of the three instructors we had were Scott and Jim. They were great at imparting information and being entertaining at the same time. They are both Dallas Mounted Police Officers with horse knowledge to spare. This was the second time that my Gypsy Horse, Dantea, and I have participated in this clinic and look
PHOTOS: (TOP) MARIE HARDY; (BOTTOM RIGHT) COURTESY OF UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA; (BOTTOM LEFT) COURTESY OF LAURA MARSHALL
It is with a heavy heart we announce the passing of continued on page 114 William Douglas “Doug” Haws, Pinto Judges Hall of Famer. A cherished husband, brother, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, he passed away peacefully on May 30, 2014. Doug was raised around horses and it proved to be his major hobby throughout his life. He competed in many rodeo and racing events and trained many young riders while also being a wellrespected judge. He was a member of the [LEFT] Alison Ceresani rides to victory in her final year at the University of South Carolina. [RIGHT] A scene from the Desensitization Clinic in Bryan, TX. American Quarter Horse August 2014
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Western News continued from page 113 forward to attending more. It’s like my trips to defensive driving, I always learn something new!”
HE’S HERE! Congratulations to Gabino Villanueva and his wife on the birth of their son Mateo Sebastian on May 23, 2014.
SHE SAID YES Best wishes to Heather Franklin and Hugo Borges of Westminister, MA, who were recently engaged!
OFF TO A GREAT START The May 24, 2014, barrel race at Andwemet Farm in Brunswick, ME, went off without a hitch despite it being the first show of the season. Thank you Sharron and Danny Higgins for hosting the show and to everyone who came out and made it such a great day. By the looks of the participation numbers, it seems
like everyone was eager to get off the farms and back to showing.
SNAFFLE SCHOLARSHIPS The National Snaffle Bit Association Foundation has announced that a trio of young ladies—Bailey Anderson, Rebecca Anderson, and Mary Huddleston—have each earned $1,000 scholarships through the organization. Bailey Anderson of Millsap, TX, has a goal to become an actuary. A recent graduate of All Saints Episcopal School in the honors program, Bailey will attend the University of Georgia this fall. Rebecca Anderson of Gothenburg, NE, graduated first in her class from Gothenburg High School. She will pursue a medical degree from the University of Nebraska at Lincoln, majoring in biochemistry and pre-medicine. Farmville, VA, native Mary Huddleston recently graduated with an advanced studies diploma from Cumberland High
BRIANNE CULP OF BRUNSWICK, BRUNSWICK OH, OH WILL BE doing a therapeutic riding internship at Camp Cheerful in Strongsville, OH, this summer.
School and earned an associate degree from Southside Virginia Community College. She will attend Virginia Polytechnic University and plans to become an equine veterinarian.
NOW IN CHARGE Congratulations to the new officers of the Maine Barrel
Racing Association: president: Jamie Leeman; vice president: Marsha Rogers; secretary: Melissa Bourgoin; treasurer: MaryAnn White; and the directors: Sylvia Morrill, Reanna O‚Bar, David Hodgdon, Nick Morrill, Bill Brownell, and Audrey Hahn. The new junior director is Savannah Poulin.
Extreme Mustang Makeover AS A FOLLOW UP TO THE EXCITING 2013 MUSTANG MILLION event, the Mustang Heritage Foundation and the Bureau of Land Management’s Wild Horse and Burro Program are returning to Fort Worth, TX, to host the Extreme Mustang Makeover, September 18-20, 2014, at the Will Rogers Equestrian Center. As a special addition, those attending will have the opportunity to adopt trained as well as untrained Mustangs throughout the event. Youth and adult trainers picked up Mustang geldings at the end of May and have spent the summer preparing their horse for the event. These horses, which were virtually untouched by humans, represent dozens of wild horse herds located all over the West. Mustang and adult rider teams will compete in preliminary classes, including: handling and conditioning, a pattern class, and a trail course with in-hand and riding obstacles. The top 10 horse and trainer pairs will advance to the freestyle finals Saturday evening, in which they have the chance to show off their skills and creativity with music, costumes, and props. The freestyle finals are a thrilling conclusion that showcases the Mustangs’ trainability, athleticism, and grace. Trainers will compete for about $50,000 in prize money. Youth, ages eight to 17, will show Mustang yearlings in hand in three classes, including: handling and conditioning, leading trail, and a freestyle class. Overall winners will be awarded their share of $10,000 in prize money. 114 EQUINE
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Joe Misner and Kenai Win Extreme Mustang Makeover Trail Challenge THE EXTREME MUSTANG MAKEOVER Trail Challenge held in Norco, CA, came to a conclusion May 17, 2014, at the George Ingalls Equestrian Event Center. Joe Misner of Joshua Tree, CA, and the four-year-old Mustang gelding, Kenai, were awarded the adult championship at the sixth annual wild horse training event held in Horsetown, U.S.A. Twenty-nine adult trainers spent the weekend showcasing their assigned Mustang’s skills in the arena and down the horse trails of Norco. The horses were virtually untouched before the training period began in April. The geldings, ages four and five, represented herd management areas from California, Nevada, and Wyoming. Kenai, named after Misner’s hometown in Alaska, was easy to work with from the beginning, Misner said. “He had
Connecticut Renegades Host Northeast Shooting Regionals BY ALLISON FORSYTH, PHOTOS BY JEANNE LEWIS IMAGES
THE CONNECTICUT RENEGADES Cowboy Mounted Shooting Club hosted the second annual Northeast Cowboy Shooting Association (CSA) Regionals on May 24-25. A total of 32 riders came Lynn O’Connell on MEA Jewelena.
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the attitude that he wanted to be a part of something. I was leading and introducing him to new things in the first couple of days.” The handsome bay gelding was gathered from the Red Rock Lakes herd management area in California. Stacey Riggs of Eagle Creek, OR, took reserve honors with General George. The duo performed a patriotic freestyle routine and received the fan favorite award by the participating audience. The four-year-old gelding, gathered from Paisley, OR, also received the Cowboy Magic Shine On Award for being the
best-groomed horse in the competition. The competing Mustangs were available for public adoption immediately following the freestyle finals. All 29 were placed into new homes for an average adoption price of $1,600. For complete event and adoption results, visit extrememustangmakeover.com.
out to the Round Tuit Ranch in Enfield, CT, to compete for buckles, jackpot payouts, and bragging rights. The overall champion with only one miss on the day went to Bill Riel and his mount Blue of Mechanicville, NY. Following closely behind Bill were Bruce Tolhurst on Miss Kitty, Rob Baratta on Tango, Roger Dinsmore on Booger, and the overall cowgirl, Allison Forsyth on KC. Class winners, earning a move-up win, were Grace Brogan in the Apprentice level, Lynn O’Connell in the Novice level, Paige Forsyth in the Amateur level, and Bill Riel for the Limited level.
The Regionals ended with the largest Shotgun class to date, with seven riders in the event. The overall win in that class went to Bruce Tolhurst. If the regional event wasn’t enough, Sunday was kicked off with a jackpot event hosted by the Granite State Mounted Shooters. A record $1,000 was up for grabs at this event thanks to the host and Western Shooting Horse. Shad Smith of New Hampshire on Annie took home the overall spot and a large check at this event. For more information about Cowboy Mounted Shooting, visit the Connecticut Renegades website at CTRenegades.com.
Shad Smith on Annie.
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[LEFT] Lori Hallam driving her new Mini at the May Brunch Ride. [RIGHT] Connie Borque with her winning raffle basket at the May Brunch Ride.
West Greenwich Horseman’s Assoc. Hosts May Brunch Ride ARITCLE AND PHOTOS SUBMITTED BY TAMMY LAMPHERE
IDA SWEET HOSTED OUR ANNUAL May Brunch Ride on May 18. The weather, again, was amazing. Twentynine riders and five associates (horseless) were there to enjoy the best stuffed French toast in the world. The turnout was lower than most years, and it may have been because of the National Guard Air Show, but we didn’t hear or see any planes close enough to worry anyone. Connie Bourque won the barbecue themed May Basket. That basket was huge and filled with all kinds of things to use on Memorial Day. A big thank you to our volunteers: Linda Krul and Celeste Santos for hanging the egg cutouts on the trail so that riders could trade them for prizes; our secretary, Sandy Andrews for working the sign up table; and Marilyn Graf for making the home fries. And, drum roll please—a huge thank you to Ida Sweet for making the best brunch in town, and her husband, Ray, and two grandsons, Aaron and Devin, for assisting with set up and clean up. The hunter pace series is our biggest
draw of the summer. I went “backstage” with LuAnn and Mike Grafe to find out what goes into putting on this huge event. LuAnn, as we all know, is the West Greenwich Horseman’s Association (WGHA) President and she has been hosting these rides for 14 years. We can’t expect her to do this forever and I wanted to see the details and get to know the routine so that when the time comes, the information would be there for another member to take the reins. I was amazed and shocked to see how much time goes into getting this event on the trail. I asked Lu how many hours she and Mike clock in—about 40 hours! Marilyn Graf and I met Mike and Lu on the Wednesday night before to help clean three trails. We worked fast and furious behind Mike as he used his pole saw to open the trails, with Lu raking out the bad, rocky spots so that everyone would have a safer ride. Mike and Lu had already spent many after-work hours cleaning trails. Lu rides out on her horse, Faith, gets an idea of what trails to use, and what needs to be done to get them safe.
Lu also does the shopping for prizes. She puts so much thought into each prize and whether or not it is something practical and horse-related. She does all of this on a budget and keeps future hunter paces in mind. The day before the pace, I met them at their house at about 9:00 a.m. Mike loaded up my truck with all the jumps. I think there are 30 and they were made by Mike and Jim Hallam, and need yearly maintenance. We spent about five hours at Escoheag setting up the jumps. Lu paces off each jump to make sure that the horses have room to set themselves up for departure and landing. She also makes sure that us non-jumpers have room to get around. Then it was off to set up the tent, table, and banners back at the pavilion. Back there, we realized that a large tree had fallen right across the seating area and it was covered in poison ivy. Mike roped the tree and I pulled it away with the truck. After the ride was over, the park was empty, and all the winners were smiling over their ribbons and prizes; others were planning their next pace. Lory Walsh, Lu, Marilyn, and I set out to pick up all the jumps. Mike dismantled the tent and we all headed over to get an ice cream. Congratulations to all who came, and when you ride in the next hunter pace please remember how much Lu loves this club and all of its members. August 2014
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Vermont Equine q Riding g and Drivingg Association Announces Results of Brown Bag and Bare Bones Events ARTICLE AND PHOTOS SUBMITTED BY DOUGLAS BEJARANO
FOR MANY, THE BROWN BAG AND Bare Bones weekend of trail rides kicks off the competitive trail and endurance season. The number of entries was a bit down with many riders and horses not yet conditioned with the long, drawn out winter. Yet, there were a few competitors who made their way north after a not too warm winter of rides in Florida. Most of the trail was on dirt roads. Many of these Cornish, NH, roads had been restored after last year’s July storms. Some trails were still too wet from mud season, but ride managers Wendy Bejarano and Ruth Ferland found a few that could be enjoyed.
[LEFT] Betty Wells and Barbera Gerstner taking pulse and respirations at the Brown Bag hold. [RIGHT] Riders coming down the trail on the Bare Bones led by Stavens and followed by the Coffeys.
SHOW RESULTS BROWN BAG 15 CTR Grand Champion: Sue Boyer on Charisma; Reserve Champion: Rachael Towne on Mufassa SS; 1. Annah Abbott on Daystar’s Karmann Ghia. BROWN BAG 25 JUNIOR DIVISION 1. Hayley Abbott on GVR Wild Boggie. BROWN BAG 25 CTR GC Char Jew; RC Alice Bradeen on Fire Ridge Bearcat; 1. Liz Gessler on Old Vermont Rebel; 2. Heather Hoyns on Wileaway Farah’s Comet; 3. Carrie Therrien on RFR Reggio; 4. Megan Thompson on Depot View Mighty Merlin; 5. Susan Niedoroda on Zynfandel; 6. Jenny Kimberly on Independent Beau; 7. Jeanette Weber on MKH Reggio; 8. Kate Howard on Kaweta Lexxus; 9. Melisa Abbott on Groovy; 10. Janis Mckittrick on Im Zee Bonanza. BARE BONES 30 ENDURANCE 1. Mindy Vienneau on Movette; 2T. Tom Hutchinson on Fortte; 2T. Sandra Stavens on Ruski; 2T. Katherine Stavens on The Bachelor Z; 2T. Calla Orino on Tektonic; 6. John Greenall on Paula’s Major; 7. Pamela Closi on Charle Brown; 8. Rachel Towne on Mufassa SS; 9. Carolyn Beckstrom on Fleur De Or; 10. Judith Westerling on Diamond Jaxx Flash; 11T. Jennifer
Coffey on Sisu Talisman; 11T. Mackenzie Coffey on Maeedah Gasaara; 13. Roxanne Winslow on Ali Kazem; 14T. Gail Morse on TD Shadow Dancer; 14T. Wendy Bejarano on Zambizy’s Red Comet. BARE BONES 50 ENDURANCE 1. Constance Walker on VSF Otis; 2. Krista Alderdice on Empiric; 3. Heather Hoyns on Zainal; 4T. Courtney Walker on Picaboo Street; 4T. Sydney Meeker on Hermione Granger; 6. Sue Greenall on Shenanigans; 7T. Suzette Fegan on SB Socrates; 7T. Carrie Tenney on AKA Alluring; 7T. India Orino on Theatric; 10. Sarah Jack on QH Endeavor; 11T. Jenny Stevenson on Whisperstreams Atropine; 11T. Bryna Stenenson on Whisperstreams Outlook; 13. Jenny Kimberley on Derwanda Ricardo; 14. Blaine Jack Wyns Moon Tyme Rebel; 15T. Patti Pizzo on Vallen O Mine; 15T. Lisa Delp on Royal Account MKP 8; 17T. Melody Blittersdorf on Frankie Thunderheart; 17T. Mary Palumbo on Morning Mist Angel; 19T. Kelsey Hamill on Spot Me Mon; 19T. Ranelle Kohut on Propel; 21. Rachel Lodder on El Dakaragorn Bey; 22T. Sarah Buckley on Cliffes Copper Penny; 22T. Katherine Gardener on Arc De Trriomphe; 22T. Jeffrey Gardener on Tremcel Ulysse Nostra; 25. Monica McKenna on LSF Benn Fortunate.
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Bay y State Trail Riders Association National Trails Day Event Brings in Over $7,000 SUBMITTED BY LISA GRIGAITIS AND LYNN PARESKY; PHOTOS BY LISA GRIGAITIS
JUNE 8 WAS BAY STATE TRAIL RIDERS Association’s (BSTRA) celebration of the 22nd anniversary of National Trails Day (NTD). The event was held out of Greenbriar Recreation Center at Hodges Village Dam in Oxford, MA. The event drew participants from Massachusetts and Connecticut, all riding to support BSTRA’s fundraiser for trail improvement projects. In Massachusetts, participants traveled from as far away as Monson to join the festivities. Everyone present agreed it was great weather to come out and support 118 EQUINE
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trails and socialize after the ride. More than $7,000 was raised from this event and 100% of the money raised will be used for trail improvement projects in Massachusetts. Donations can continue to come in during the months ahead, so if you couldn’t attend the event and would like to support trails, please send your donation to: Lynn Paresky, BSTRA NTD Organizer, 76 NW Main Street, Douglas, MA 01516.
Our ride sponsor was Paresky Flitt & Company, LLP, Certified Public Accountants in Wayland, MA; and our food sponsors were: Papa Gino’s - Webster, Wegman’s - Northborough, Hannafords - Uxbridge, Price Chopper - Webster, Whole Foods - Bellingham, Douglas House of Pizza. We had many generous product sponsors as well.
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Ohio Arabian and All-Breed Trail Society Looks Forward to Upcoming Events ARTICLE AND PHOTOS SUBMITTED BY MICKIE NEWNAM
I WANT TO THANK DANIEL BOONE Distance Riders (DBDR) for a great event: the Indy Run at Midwest Trail Ride in May. Even with the off and on rain Friday, they kept their spirits up and welcomed all riders. I forgot to ask them to send me results. The results of the 25s and 50s will be posted on the American Endurance Ride Conference (AERC) website; I’ll try to get the recreational distance results from DBDR later. I do know that Celeste Phares and Teddy rode with Phoenix and I on Phoenix‘s first ride, and we also had Terry Hoelscher and Bella and Tina Ponder and Rio doing their first recreational distance ride. They had a good turnout for that; I think 19 or 20. Since you’ll be reading this in August, please remember that the Abi-Khan+ Challenge is coming up. And along with that is the Flamingo Fling. Bring your
Bay State Trail Riders Assoc. continued from page 118 Please refer to the BSTRA Business Sponsor Directory online at bstra.org. Our volunteers were: Set up and take down: Becky Kalagher, Karen Parlin, Lynn Paresky, Julia Taddei, Bill Knott, Agnita Knott, Sharron Cochran, Sue Quirk, and Ray Quirk; registration: Sharron Cochran and Sue Quirk; raffle ticket sales: Karen Parlin; and desserts: Agnita Knott, Ann Sellew, and Leah Kennedy. A very special thank you to Lynn Paresky, who puts more hours than you can imagine into planning this event every year. If you have ever attended this ride, it is evident that every last detail has been perfectly planned out. I have been wanting to purchase a
RESULTS Bringing in the highest amount of sponsorship donations: 1. Lynn Paresky; 2. Becky Kalagher; 3. Julia Taddei; 4. Chris Podles; 5. Jane Rutledge; 6T. Karen Ober; 6T. Annamaria Paul; 8. Lynn Foster.
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flamingos, wear your pink, and join us for a cutthroat game of flamingo bingo. Also, remember that you won’t need to pack food for Saturday night; Greene County Ohio Horseman’s Council will again provide a spaghetti dinner for $8 per person (including drinks), payable as you go through the line. I don’t have any other news this month, so I’ll leave you with a couple of photos from last year’s Flamingo Fling to get you thinking about that. Happy riding! Leah Kennedy, Ann Sellew, Donna Aldrich, and Kelli Grady. »
sheet for my horse Roy for quite some time now but never seem to come across the right one. As I was helping to put items out on the raffle table there was a box with two sheets for sale. Lynn had received some donations that were for sale and it just so happened there were two sheets. I immediately checked out the green one which was embroidered with Dover Saddlery’s name on one side and our beautiful NTD logo on the other side…it was even Roy’s size and fits him great. A note from one of our riders, Therese: Hi Lynn, Thanks for putting on such a nice event today. It was an opportunity to bond with my granddaughter, while raising funds for a good cause. She is thrilled with her raffle prize (a new helmet). Keep up the good work! August 2014
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[LEFT] Pamela Mansfield and Dory. [ABOVE] Cailey White with her family’s new filly by Futurity French Command and out of MEM Triple Sec.
HORSE OF A LIFETIME We are sad to announce the passing of Pamela Mansfield’s beloved Morgan, Sagamore Eldorado, aka, “Dory.” He was foaled at Sagamorgan Farm in Bennington, VT, on April 12, 1980 and died on June 1, 2014 in Rockport, MA, at 34 years old. Pam had him for 21 years and he was truly a horse of a lifetime. The pair competed in dressage and won a Performance Horse certificate from USDF. They also rode everywhere on the trails. “He was a perfect partner and I had the time of my life. I will miss him forever,” said Pam.
IN MEMORY Kenneth M. Logan, Jr., 53, of Hampton Falls, NH, passed away peacefully on May 31, surrounded by his loving and devoted family. Ken had lived in Braintree,
MA, for many years before moving to New Hampshire four years ago. He was a graduate of Braintree High School, and University of Mass., Boston. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1978 through 1981 where he attained the rank of Corporal. He was a proud member of the United Professional Horseman’s Association (UPHA) and was loved by the entire horse show community. He was operations manager at the Massachusetts Morgan Show; he was co-chair of UPHA Chapter 14 Spring Premiere Show with Cindy Mugnier; he served as ringmaster at shows, when needed; and served on other show committees. Ken is survived by his wife, Kristin B. Logan; his children Brittany Logan and Jacqueline Logan, both of Braintree, MA, and Madison Logan of Hampton Falls, NH; as well as his parents, Kenneth M. Logan,
Sr., and Margery J. Logan of Braintree. He is also survived by two sisters and a brother. Loving friends posted tributes, memories, and photographs of Ken all over Facebook. For additional information or to leave a sympathy message, visit the Cartwright-Venuti Funeral Home’s website at cartwrightfuneral.com.
WELCOME TO THE WORLD A few months ago, Jeff and Darlene White of Dover, NH, welcomed a bay filly to their small breeding program. She is by Futurity French Command and out of MEM Triple Sec.
SHOW SMARTS The Grand National & World Championship Morgan Horse Show Committee has made arrangements for high school students to take the PSATs Wednesday, October 15 and Saturday, October 18. For more information, contact Linda Marshall, Director of Student Development, Harding Charter Preparatory High
School, 3333 N. Shartel Ave., Oklahoma City, OK, 73118; l.marshall@hardingcharterprep. org, 405-528-0562.
EXTRAVAGANZA On August 7, the Vermont Morgan Horse Association will present the Morgan Horse Extravaganza. It will be held 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. in the Donald C. Hunt, DVM, Horse Ring during the Addison County Fair & Field Days in New Haven, VT. Don Tobey, a well-known Morgan owner/breeder/judge/clinician will sing The Star-Spangled Banner to open the Extravaganza. There will be Morgans representing the versatility of the breed with demonstrations. Club members will be on hand to distribute promotional material and answer questions.
ATTA BOY Alison Chickering of Walpole, NH, is pleased with the black colt produced by her mare, Atta Lane Lilly. He is by her stylish western pleasure horse, Charlestown Bluemoon.
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Connecticut Morgan Horse Show West Springfield, MA | June 4-7, 2014 PHOTOS BY DAVID LEE FISHER
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Vermont Spring Classic Offers Classes for All THE VERMONT SPRING CLASSIC was held June 19-21, 2014, in West Springfield, MA. Judges Anne Speck, Harry Sebring, John Greenall, and Ann Marie Gregoire officiated over the wide variety of classes. Although some of the classes were small, the competition was quite deep, with many quality horses. The full division of Carriage Driving classes concluded with Carol RamsayRice and DRF Sea Wolf taking home the championship honors. Susan Koso and Macland’s First Hope were not far behind, winning the reserve championship. In the Classic Pleasure Driving classes, Nancy and Louis Andreano’s Miles of Fortune claimed the open championship tri-color; Susan Simon’s The Piano Man won the reserve championship. UVM Quechee won the Junior Exhibitor championship for Maria Tartaglione. In the Classic Pleasure Saddle classes, Katie Hodges and Spirit of the Heart won the open qualifier as well as the championship. It was then Daisy Beisler’s Graywood’s Arthur that won the Classic 122 EQUINE
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Pleasure Junior Exhibitor Championship. Dragonsmeade Days Go On handily won the Classic Pleasure Walk-Trot Championship for Steven and Emily Iovanna. The dressage classes were large, with many competitive horses. Bay State Distinction, owned by University Of Massachusetts, was named the High-Point Intro Level horse. Meanwhile, Dottie Brittingham’s Equinox Beaudacious was the High-Point Training Level Junior Rider horse, with Blueandwhite Cadence and Tina Delullo winning the Senior Rider High Point honors. Westenfeld Musicmaster won both high point awards in the Western Dressage division. The English Pleasure division was dominated by UVM Odyssey, owned by Anthony Humphreys, winning the Open Championship and the Amateur Championship. MEM Bacardi took the victory pass in the English Pleasure Junior Exhibitor Championship; CBMF Off the Charts won the Youth Championship. Elizabeth Ruffner’s KGA Picasso won the Walk-Trot Championship.
Delivery Bell and Mary Smola were victorious in the Hunter Pleasure Amateur Championship. It was then Jane Elliott’s Catch a Cloud that won the Hunter Pleasure Open tricolors, with Delivery Bell close behind in the reserve slot. Bogalusa won the Hunter Pleasure Junior Exhibitor Championship for the Nava family; INP Simply Delorean claimed the 14-17 honors. Mendon Twist of Fate won the Junior Horse Championship for Ericka Chadbourne. Stacey Buehler’s Atwood Arabella won the Youth Championship. The Pleasure Driving classes were fun and competitive and really got the crowd excited. Swanbrook All Jacked Up won the Open Championship for Kim Anderson; Fox Hollow Talk About me took the tricolor in the Pleasure Driving Amateur Championship. Hailey Spickerman and LVM I’m All Business were all business to win the Junior Exhibitor Championship. Garland’s Ace of Spades won the Western Pleasure Championship for Alice and William Nazzaro; Megan Cambell’s Equinox Jack Of Diamonds took the victory pass in the Amateur Championship. Quabbin Comanche easily won both the Western Pleasure Junior Exhibitor qualifier and championship.
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Arabian news YOU GO GIRL
p points were earned on her Arabian mare Bel Sole+/ A (LLasado x Shazrah Femme) th hat she purchased as a yyoungster and brought aalong herself.
Shayna Dolinger’s Half-Arabian filly Heiress Of Piaff (*Piaff x Virag) competed in the very competitive Non-TB Yearling Filly Hunter Breeder class at Upperville, placing seventh.
HEADED OVERSEAS H C Congratulations to Make Believe Training Farm and B Margaret Brunelle on the M ssale of SanasMagicDreamlet DCA, in foal to Psax for 2015, D tto Saudi Arabia. This special mare was marketed through m Honeysuckle Rose North H Select Arabian Sales. S
MIMI STANLEY AND SALLY HENRY’S Half-Arabian stallion Wolkenzorro (Wolkenzauber x Midnight Lace HA) earned a win in the USDF DSHB Stallion In-Hand class at the Sorenson Park Dressage Show. He also won his Second Level class with a 68.68%.
SOLD! Bayview Farm sends their congratulations to Robin Tatem Criswell on the purchase of PA Martin (ZT Marwteyn x PA AL Ghazaleh). We look forward to seeing this wonderful colt in the show ring!
the sale of the seven-year-old Half-Arabian mare HHA Light My Afire (Bey Afire x Harlems Sweetie Pie) to Kim and Jordan Dumont. A special thank you goes out to Kevin Dwyer of Dwyer Equine in Foster, RI, for facilitating the sale.
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High Horse Arabians and Randi Karson are excited to announce
Hats off to Toni Over for earning her USDF Bronze Medal! All
MADE OF IRON Junior rider Wgan Spoltore and his Half-Arabian Ironstone AO (Ironman x DF China Doll) finished second in Training Level Junior to Ride at the May Daze Horse Trials. They finished on their dressage score—well done!
CONGRATS GRAD Dylan Scott recently graduated from Bennington College. We wish you the best of luck.
NEW PARTNERSHIP Best wishes to Christiana Green of La Quinta, CA. She is the proud new owner of the beautiful K A Martin.
Name a Future Legend AHA Launches a Name-the-Foal Contest
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THE ARABIAN HORSE ASSOCIATION (AHA) announced the launch of a “name-thefoal” contest for their members and horse enthusiasts alike, during the 2014 National Show season. Carrying over from a “Hall of Legends” promotion from the 2013 U.S. National Arabian & Half-Arabian Championship Horse Show, the contest will be called “Name a Future Legend.” AHA members, as well
as outside participants, will be allowed to submit names for an unborn foal throughout the months of August and September. The winning name will be chosen and announced at the 2014 U.S. National Arabian & HalfArabian Championship Horse Show in Tulsa, OK, in October. The foal will be registered with AHA with the winning name. The contestant whose name was chosen will receive a one-year membership to AHA, an engraved
OFF TO SEE THE WIZARD Katy Groesbeck and her Anglo Arabian OZ The Tin Man (Sidi Of Magic x Regalbatim) finished sixth in the CCI3* at the Bromont International 3-Day Event in June. Congrats Katy and Wort!
TRUE ABILITY Half-Arabian Ability (MHR Nobility x Nikita), ridden by Kristin Hardin, has won two 1.10m Jumper classes at the Let’s Show Beach Party show at Brookside Equestrian Park. Ability is owned by Gregg and Nancy Shafer.
DOCTOR IN THE MAKING Jessica “Coby” Quigley has been accepted into the Tuskegee University School of Veterinary Medicine’s DVM Program. She plans to specialize in equine gastroenterology and will begin her studies in August 2014. Quigley earned a Bachelor of Science degree in biology and pre-veterinary medicine with a
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bracelet of the foal’s name, and the recognition of having named the foal. Chris and Shan Wilson of ChriShan Park Arabians of Springfield, MO, have graciously donated a 2015, unborn foal to be named for the contest. Sired by CSP Grand Caymon (Mamage x JJ Sioux Hope), the foal will have the pedigree of legends. The contest participants will be allowed to submit names via social media, email, and at AHA’s Blue Room booth at four national events. For contest rules, announcements, and submission information, please follow the Arabian Horse Association on Facebook or Twitter.
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NO KIDDING [LEFT] Katie Lang and FA Patriot. [RIGHT] Penny Foisey received the Lois Orswell Award from the Pomfret Conservation Commission. [BELOW] Rebecca Eddy and RAE Lightmyfire were the High Score Training Level team at AHCC.
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Jennifer Becar is excited to announce that her 14-year-old purebred gelding recently earned his Legion of Supreme Honor. OFW Ambush+/ (Magnum Psyche x Salon Rose) shows First and Second Level.
Katie Lang and her Half-Arabian FA Patriot did Arabian lovers proud at the U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions, earning a 65.921% in their FEI Junior Individual Test.
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Burke Bowers of Valley Spring, CA, recently acquired C A Macarena and her 2013 TW Bengali Bey colt. We look forward to hearing your breeding decisions with Macarena and your plans with “Timmy.”
Laura Killian and her HalfArabian MS SPANISH LEGACY (Saphiro x Legacy Of Ariston) earned a 67.375% in Fourth Level to win the class at White Fences. Great job!
CONDOLENCES
GO ARABIANS!
Our condolences go out to Susie Bailey Lones who recently made the tough decision to euthanize her incredible Arabian gelding, Imdal’s Amiir. Susie and Amiir spent an amazing 22 years together when Susie purchased the ex-racehorse at the age of six.
Lauren Kieffer and her Anglo Arabian Vermiculus (Serazim x Wake Me Gently) placed third in the Intermediate at Seneca Valley Pony Club Spring Horse Trials.
Arabian contact listings Quarry Hill Farm (tbs), 345 Sharon Road, Lakeville, CT 06039, 860-435-2571, quarryhillfarm.com. b=breeding, t=training, s=sales, l=lessons Call 800-742-9171 if you would like to be featured in our Arabian Contact Listings 124 EQUINE
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SILVER STALLION Eliza Banks and her Egyptian-bred Arabian stallion, DBA JEREMIAH+ (CN Jericho x Mi Asada), earned the final score for their USDF Silver Medal last weekend. Eliza has earned all of her scores on Jeremiah, whom she has trained herself.
JUMP TO IT Sabrina Jae Randal aboard Leo’s Windy Gem competed at the Tri-State Horsemen’s Association Horse Show on June 8, 2014. The pair took home a first in Short Stirrup Equitation Crossrails and Short Stirrup Equitation on the flat, a fourth in S/S Hunter
Crossrails and finished up as the Short Stirrup Division Day End Champion. Sabrina rides with River’s Edge. We wish you continued success!
CONGRATULATIONS PENNY Pomfret Horse and Trail Association President, Penny Foisey, received the Lois Orswell Award from the Pomfret Conservation Commission. Penny has been blazing trails with her two wonderful Arabian geldings, Capriccio AF and Moon Beau Johnnie, for a number of years. This award is well deserved!
BARBIE SHOWS OFF Bask’s Minstril Doll (“Barbie”) was the High Point Purebred
Arabian Sport Horse In-Hand at the Arabian Horse Club of Connecticut (AHCC) Annual “A” Show held over Memorial Day weekend. Barbie was shown by Kevin Dwyer for owners Barbie and Reggie Foster. Barbie Foster (with a broken leg in a cast) led Barbie into the arena to receive her Champion 2014 prize. Barbie’s barnmate, Bask’s Grand Ministril (“Reggie”), also did very well with Kevin Dwyer.
BY THE LETTER At the AHCC Annual “A” Show, Rebecca Eddy and RAE Lightmyfire rode in Training Level Test 3 ATR to earn a 66.8%, which was also the High Score at Training Level. Nicely done!
PHOTOS: (TOP LEFT ) COURTESY OF KATIE LANG; (TOP RIGHT) COURTESY OF THE RHODE ISLAND ARABIAN HORSE ASSOCIATION; (BELOW) COURTESY OF REBECCA EDDY
Congratulations to Sarah Ramussen on her purchase of the lovely Half-Arabian gelding Just Kidding! Kelly Frye owned, bred, and raised “Baxter” and wish the new pair the best of luck.
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Sport Horse Nationals Raleigh Bound in 2015 THE ARABIAN HORSE ASSOCIATION (AHA) IS excited to announce the relocation of Sport Horse Nationals to the Gov. James B. Hunt Jr. Horse Complex in Raleigh, NC, for the 2015 national show. In keeping with the policy of AHA, an on-site visit made by AHA’s Sport Horse Commission Chair William Pennington, Sport Horse Commissioner Gary Hooghkirk, National Event Coordinator Susan Laessig, and AHA’s Executive Vice President (EVP) Glenn T. Petty was completed in May. It was then determined that this complex would greatly enable the growth and expansion of this national show. With the addition of an In-Hand split in the Sport Horse In-Hand ring, the need for at least a one-day extension of the show was determined. Adding a day to the show made it necessary for AHA to consider new options and facilities to accommodate Sport Horse Nationals. Additionally, a facility that would agree to an every other year contract was also desired, in order to allow for an east/west coast rotation. Raleigh provided a great venue for these options. This nationally acclaimed facility and grounds is one of the busiest of its kind in North Carolina and Virginia, serving many horse disciplines and breeds. With its amenities for horses and exhibitors alike, the complex provides 485 permanent stalls with asphalt aisle ways. A shed barn with 100 stalls on asphalt is also available. Finishing out stalling, Hocker clear-span tents will be utilized on specially prepared pads. Ring space for showing and warm-up are plentiful, with convenient bath areas for horses. Exhibitors can also enjoy convenient camping, showers, restrooms, and a cafeteria all located on site. A variety of restaurants and hotels can be found close to the grounds, with the Raleigh International Airport just 10-15 minutes away. “It is now AHA policy to put out bids for all facilities for all National shows at least one year in advance,” says AHA’s President, Cynthia Richardson. “After the Raleigh site visit and numerous Go-To Meeting visuals and conference calls, the enthusiasm of the commission was inspiring, as it is their belief that they are doing the best for our exhibitors.” AHA is excited to be working with a facility that wants to meet exhibitors’ needs and put on a fabulous horse show. For more information on the Gov. James B. Hunt Jr. Horse Complex, visit ncstatefair.org/facilities/hunt.htm
Rhode Island Arabian Horse Association Dressage Clinic with Renee Surprenant June 14, 2014 | Dwyer Equine in Foster, RI PHOTOS COURTESY OF NANCY RUSSELL
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Arabian Horse Assoc. of New England Meet Our Member Farms
beginning to advanced riders of all ages. When you take lessons at Jelich Farms, you become a member of the Jelich Farm family. We are a small facility focused on making excellent equestrians and a great family experience for children and adults. JELICHFARMS.COM
HAVE YOU CHECKED OUT OUR website recently? We are thrilled to have our Member Farm section that highlights the amazing Arabians in our association. Learn all that our member farms have to offer. If you are a member and would like to be listed on our website, contact AHANEtreasurer@gmail.com.
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Lane’s End Farm
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Our mission: To produce beautiful, athletic, and tractable horses that can compete successfully in a variety of disciplines. Our goal is to breed our customer’s dream horse, whether it is for the show ring or a stay-at-home companion.
Lane’s End Farm offers riding lessons focusing on the balance and harmony of horse and rider. Want to take your riding to the next level (and beyond)? Are you interested in riding with a trainer who has a proven record of success at rated shows, all the way through national championships? Is winning your USDF Bronze on your bucket list, but you don’t know how to get there? How about riding with an instructor who keeps her knowledge fresh, learning from the best clinicians so she can pass that knowledge on to you? Whether you have show ambitions, or just want to enjoy a happy and safe time with your horse, give Kristal Tremblay a call.
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ASA Farm WASHINGTON DEPOT, CT
We welcome you to the home of ASA Farm, Bonne Vivant, and Pure Polish Arabians. Our site is dedicated to providing you with detailed information about the horses we breed and sell, along with useful information that will help you in making important decisions when it comes to owning and breeding these beautiful animals. ASAFARM.COM
Ash Lane Farm NEW BRAINTREE, MA
Ash Lane has been a horse breeding farm for over 20 years. Our goal is to breed good quality athletic Arabian horses to warmbloods and Welsh ponies. We offer a Polish/Crabbet Arabian stallion for breeding and also lease our broodmares to those who want to design their own perfect sport horse. Also on site at Ash Lane Farm is Ash Lane Farm Veterinary Services, a full service equine veterinary clinic owned and operated by Sarah Newton, DVM.
Double A Arabians SOMERS, CT
Double A Arabians is the premier destination for riding lessons and horse boarding in Somers, CT, and the surrounding area. Double A is located directly on the border between Connecticut and Massachusetts and is only a short drive away from East Longmeadow, Hampden, and Longmeadow, MA, as well as being very close to Enfield, Ellington, and Stafford, CT. Double A is also conveniently located approximately 30 minutes away from both Hartford, CT, and Springfield, MA. DOUBLEAARABIANS.COM
Horses on the Hill Farm ORANGE, MA
Cranberry Knoll Arabians & Sport Horses
We started our family business in 2003. We have successfully bred some wonderful foals on our farm with super sweet temperaments. Currently standing at stud is our Egyptian sired stallion SI Prince Ali Shiraz. We are also proud to have an exquisite straight Egyptian Al-Khamza mare, SI Shadan El Zahra. Our horses have some of the most revered and respected lines in the world.
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Cranberry Knoll Arabians & Sport Horses makes its home at the picturesque Perry Paquette Equestrian Center located in Fairhaven, MA. It is a full service equestrian facility with convenient access to all major highways in southeastern Massachusetts. The Farm boasts a large indoor arena for year-round riding. CRANBERRYKNOLLARABIANS.COM
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Jelich Farms LEXINGTON, MA
Jelich Farms is a small Arabian and half-Arabian farm focused on bringing and teaching the art of horsemanship and horseback riding to the community of Lexington, MA. We offer all disciplines of horseback riding ranging from western, hunters, and dressage, from
Matlock Farm LINCOLN, MA
As you drive down Lexington Road in Lincoln, MA, you can’t help but notice the black and white cows, the historic white barn near the road, and the acres of luscious open fields. This is all part of Matlock Farm, which claims to be the oldest family-owned working farm in Lincoln and the second oldest in Massachusetts. This remarkable farm boasts 54 acres of pasture, haying fields, scenic woods, and even an esker. Over 50 animals call Matlock Farm home, among them cows, horses, dogs, and cats. The facility offers horseback riding lessons, as well as premium hay and quality beef cattle for sale. MATLOCKFARM.COM
Romeo Arabians TOWNSEND, MA
We are a small program offering horses for sale and occasional breeding leases. Our horses are bred to compete at the local, regional, and national levels. We take great pride in our pedigrees, which are blends of the best Polish, Russian, Egyptian, and domestic lines. All of our horses are handled from a young age, and are gentle and well mannered. ROMEOARABIANS.COM
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Quarter Horse news
Olivia Breimhorst will be attending Tuskegee University’s School of Veterinary Medicine.
MEGAN ORR AND SMALL TOWN PINECONE AT the June Connecticut Quarter Horse show, warming up for their horsemanship class in which they pinned second out of 11. They are from Double L Stable of Hancock, ME, which is owned and operated by AQHA Professional Horseman Wanda Lounder.
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Olivia Breimhorst of Warrior, AL, was accepted and will be attending Tuskegee University’s School of Veterinary Medicine beginning this month. Breimhorst graduated from Judson College.
WINNER, WINNER The Pennsylvania Quarter Horse Association would like to congratulate member and past president Rita McMullen for being selected as an honoree for Central Penn Business Journal’s Women of Influence Award.
HEADED BACK WITH BIG NEWS We are thrilled to share that Jessie Norton of Prescott, AZ, recently accepted a job at
GIVING THANKS GIVIN
the UMASS Medical Center in Worcester, MA. She is excited to be moving back to the East Coast…even more exciting is the fact that she is coming back with her new fiancé, Sam West. Best Wishes!
Massachusetts Quarter Horse Association (MassQHA) would like to thank everyone who purchased items at the silent auction at their Spring Show. They raised over $500 for the MassQHA Scholarship Fund! A special thank you to Abbie Antes, Hailey Boisvert, Onna Downey, Toni Gregoire, Cindy Hidell, Patrick McCann, Leah Palmer, Samantha Palmer and Kendall Wagner for all the items they contributed to the auction.
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We regretfully announce the passing of the great western pleasure mare and dam, Chips Original Cooki (Zips Chocolate Chip x Park Lyn Skip). The 1993 mare was euthanized due to complications associated with chronic laminitis as well as old age. She was bred by Jeffrey Casto and Larry Lane of Ohio. She won over $55,000 in futurity and AQHA Incentive Fund earnings combined.
William “Bill” James Snyder, 72, of Lexington, OH, passed away peacefully at home on June 12, 2014. At an early age, Bill developed a passion for horses. Sharing his interest in horses with his father and brother, all three made training and showing horses an adventurous hobby. Bill and his late wife Julie put their common passion to good use by giving riding lessons, buying, selling, and breeding horses as well as
managing a boarding facility at their home. A well-established trainer and horse judge, Bill judged at the American Quarter Horse Congress in Columbus. He was involved with the American Quarter Horse Association and the American Paint, Pinto, and Palomino Associations. Serving as an American Quarter Horse judge for almost 40 years brought so much joy to Bill’s life and he loved to educate and share his love for horses. Bill left behind many family and friends who were truly honored to know him.
PINE TREE SUCCESS The Maine Quarter Horse Association Pine Tree Classic was held May 23-26, 2014, in Skowhegan, ME. Congratulations to the All Around Champions from the show: Open Senior Horse: Spice of Our Life and Heather Van Ek; Open Junior Horse: Born To Promote and Emily Sullivan; Amateur: OHK Pinnin For Krysul and Laura
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Iowa Show Circuit Sees Great Success Exhibitors Respond to Event Changes with Impressive 8,000 Entries BY KRIS MOORMAN
THE WEEKLONG IOWA SHOW CIRCUIT in Des Moines, IA, kicked off with the special event, Trail Western Pleasure, on May 31 with good numbers. The day’s largest class was Senior Trail, sporting 42 entries. On June 1, Iowa hosted its first allnovice show for Level 1 exhibitors, and the show hit more than 300 entries and ended the day with a pizza party provided by hospitality sponsors. Also on Sunday, Team Wrangler member and AQHA Judge Kelly McDowall conducted a walk-through Level 1 Trail and Showmanship Clinic.
The High Point Trail Horse for the series was Just Say Gold (Zippos Old Gold x WR Just Say Whoa), owned by Mackenzie Doescher of Fremont, NB, and shown by Mackenzie Doescher and Jet Thompson. The team won a trophy saddle and an Iowa Show Circuit jacket. The High Point Hunt Seat Horse honor was taken home by Tell A Good Tail (Coats N Tails x One Good Romp), owned and shown by Nicole Christine Campbell of Crete, IL. The team won a Rod Patrick boot certificate, an Iowa Show Circuit boot bag, and a vest. Rumors Are Hot (One Hot Invitation
x EBG Dont Skip Rumors), owned by Kim Neas of Crossroads, TX, and shown by Neas and Vicky Holt, was named the High Point Open Horse. The team won a trophy saddle and an Iowa Show Circuit jacket. Barbie Evans of Elizabeth, CO, was the High Point Western Exhibitor. Her award was a $500 Shorty’s Caboy Hattery gift certificate donated by Shorty. The High Point Amateur was Hayley Saul of Des Arc, AR. She a won a trophy saddle and an Iowa Show Circuit vest. The high point amateur and youth riders all won a Rod Patrick boot certificate, Iowa Show Circuit boot bag, and a vest. The High Point Level 1 Amateur was Kim Neas of Crossroads, TX, while the High Point Youth was Ellexxah Ireland Maxwell of West Mansfield, OH. Natalia Kay Devencenty of Pueblo, CO, was the High Point Level 1 Youth. The High Point Select Amateur was Rebecca Pease Shelton of Washington, OK. For more information and full results, visit iowashowcircuit.com.
Quarter Horse News continued from page 127 Robertson; Novice Amateur: Just in Time to Zip and Chris Lawrence; Youth: Zippos Good N Fancy and Emma Damery; Novice Youth: Zips Lazy Legacy and Madison Holmes; and Small Fry: Zips Triple Debutant and Hailey Namer.
HALL OF FAMERS Kenneth Galyean, Jody and Gil Galyean’s father, will be inducted into the National Cutting Horse Association (NCHA) Members Hall of Fame at the 2014 NCHA Convention in Salt Lake City, UT. Jody, as well as his sons, Wesley and Beau, are already members of the NCHA Riders Hall of Fame.
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A New Career Quarter Horse Gelding Learns to Paint NANCY POWERS OF BOISE, ID, IS EXCITED TO announce that her 23-year-old Quarter Horse gelding Tuck N Twist Lynx (Tuck) is becoming quite the artist. Nancy says, “He paints with brushes that I provide for him with paint on them. Then he swipes the canvases that I have prepared with a base color. That’s it! He readily took brushes from my hand, so he likes some better than others. He has improved his grip of even the most slender brushes. He can work at a small easel that I have, but until I buy a larger one, I hold the canvases for him. He has now completed about a dozen paintings. Each day he can only put one pass on each canvas. Then they must dry. To add
help implement the program. The qualified intern would work under the guidance of a CQHA leadership team to establish demographics, metrics, an outreach program and an incentive program. The outreach program includes establishing barn-to-barn relationships, school outreach,
several colors, it takes about four to five days to complete a painting. Then I, as his assistant, stamp each painting with his “signature” and put several coats of preservative on each painting over the next couple of days. I just ordered a new camera so I can take the best pictures of his work.”
advertising, website improvements, leadership events, and outreach to organizational stakeholders such as the Department of Agriculture and the State Grange.
SOLD! Congratulations to Jeff Burley and Nick Suft of Peak
Performance Horses on the purchase of Double Up Investment (Simon). The AQHA/ APHA double registered stallion is by Artful Investment and out of A New Chute. As a threeyear-old, he was the 2004 APHA Reserve World Champion in the Hunter Under Saddle Challenge with Vicky Holt in the irons.
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Foundation for the Pure Spanish Horse Seeks to Unite All P.R.E. Organizations SUBMITTED BY BARBARA CLARK
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THE FOUNDATION FOR THE PURE Spanish Horse has always been an organization that puts the equine first. You know this fact is substantiated by our mission statement and by where the Foundation has invested its resources. During our gathering, the directors considered what the Foundation could do that would have the most impact for the horse and those that love it. The options and the need are considerable. Would holding more horse shows in geographically diverse areas help the breed and be the best use of resources? Would providing more prizes and awards be the best thing for the breed? They even considered launching a large professionally run publicity campaign to promote the breed. There were many worthwhile options that would all propel the breed forward. In the end it became apparent, that the one reoccurring request from our membership might be the single most difficult decision to face. It was obvious, the elephant in the room; and the issue many consider to be the challenge facing the P.R.E. horse in North America is that the various organizations that are chartered to promote and develop the breed are often working at cross purposes to each other—creating a schism among new entrants to the breed, as well as longstanding participants. We came to the conclusion that the single most important goal for the good of the P.R.E. breed is to convince all groups to work together and stop the insanity that has become our reality. There are five groups that claim to represent the P.R.E. or Pure Spanish Horse in the U.S. and there are four registries for purebreds and three for cross-breds. The added expenses for breeders and owners to register with and belong to all these groups are crip-
pling. Everyone is aware that the inability of the groups to get along is very detrimental to the breed and prevents many prospective buyers from taking the plunge. It is also the cause of disillusionment by many breeders and owners who, in frustration, decide to leave the breed. We all need to stop squabbling and work together for the growth and benefit of our horse. It has been said that in the country of Italy there were 200 horses and four All P.R.E. groups can agree that this breed is perfect. associations trying to manage them! Apparently we, in the U.S., are not unique to the Foundation have formed ad hoc commitproblems we face and must consider tees to continue to evaluate the issues that humans demand several options and opportunities related to the idea of a joint registration. If interested, contact because of their varied personalities and perspectives. If we believe this, then the your IALHA and Foundation offices to voice your show of support. obvious solution would be to have some sort of umbrella organization consisting Another approach would be to wave a magic wand and merge all the organizaof representatives from all of the organizations, worldwide, that represent a tions into one. An example of a breed that has only one governing organizacertain number of members or horses. An example of a breed that uses this tion is the American Quarter Horse. approach is the Arabian. Their umbrella Because of economies of scale their organization is called WAHO (World registrations are inexpensive and fairly Arabian Horse Organization, waho.org). easy to accomplish. There are many The Foundation chartered two of the Quarter Horse clubs and organizations, but they all register to the American directors to make the first proposal in regards to a collaborative approach. The Quarter Horse Association. Foundation directors were graciously No matter what the solution, it is welcomed into the International imperative for our breed that we elimiAndalusian & Lusitano Horse Association nate the elephant that is squashing our growth and progress. The Foundation (IALHA) Board Meeting in Palantine, IL, the weekend of May 17, 2014. A proposal would like to hear your opinions and was made to unify the IALHA and the suggestions on this issue. Please email Foundation inscription and registrayour suggestions to info@prehorse.org. We are sincere about finding a solution tion process. The proposal was well received, and both the IALHA and the for the benefit of our breed. August 2014
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Looks Forward to World and Grand National Championships SUBMITTED BY GARETH SELWOOD
Pleasure Driving. Western dressage will also have an Open and Friesian division on Wednesday. A list of this year’s staff and judges is below and we are anticipating a record number of entries. 2014 OFFICIALS & STAFF WORLD & GRAND NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS Judge #1: Karen Homer-Brown Judge #2: Richard Petty Judge #3: Nancy Troutman Dressage Judge: Carter Bass Steward: Cecile Hetzel-Dunn TD: Janice Enneking Welch Manager: Bill Hughes Secretary: Nancy Harvey Ringmaster: William (Bill) Whitley Master Of Ceremonies: Doug Shane
Paddock Marshal: Deborah Stiller Gate: Lisa Robinson Hospitality: Nancy Nathanson Office Staff: Judie Mitten Office Staff: Melissa Schalles Awards: DJ Brown Farrier: Keith Somerville, Will Brandt Photographer: Jon Mccarthy Videographer: Event Mix
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OCTOBER 1-5, 2014 WILL FIND THE best of the best Friesians and their owners back in Lexington,VA, to compete for a multitude of world titles in all disciplines and halter at the World and Grand National Championship Horse Show. Preceding the show will be a Keuring of Dutch Friesians hosted by the Friesian Horse Association of North America; other registries will have inspections throughout the week. Open Carriage Driving classes will be interspersed in the program as well as U.S. Equestrian Federation Open divisions for Western Pleasure, English Pleasure (hunt and saddle seat) and English
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American Bashkir Curly Registry On the Benefits of Hypoallergenic Horses ARTICLE AND PHOTOS SUBMITTED BY MARION HUURMAN
MORE AND MORE PEOPLE ARE suffering from allergies to horses. Unfortunately a lot of (horse) people have still never heard of the American Bashkir Curly horses, which are hypoallergenic. The Hidden Cave Ranch in Kentucky not only breeds this wonderful breed, it is also a bed and breakfast that offers riding lessons and trail rides to our guests with our Curly horses. A lot of people with allergies find their way to the ranch and sometimes, even though they’ve loved horses their entire life, they finally have their first riding experience without any allergies. I would like to share this story from one of our guests: Sarah from Missouri has been to the ranch two times now and already booked for this summer. She has spent her life being allergic. Her favorite animal is the horse, but her allergic reaction would be so severe she could end up in the hospital with an asthmatic attack and severe hives. So no more horse time for her. About five years ago she learned about a hypoallergenic horse: The American Bashkir Curly. Her wonderful
husband gave her the best anniversary present and took her to the Hidden Cave Ranch. Could this really be true? Could she be around her favorite animal without suffering? One of the horses Sarah was introduced to was a beautiful bay gelding named Warrior Freedom. She carefully approached him, and then touched him; since she had not experienced an allergic reaction, she proceeded to touch him and then hug him. What a thrill! Sarah truly felt “freedom” that day when she realized her dream of owning and interacting with these beautiful animals. That weekend she rode a friendly, sweet Curly gelding named Moose who is the perfect horse to introduce people to the wonderful world of horseback riding. As always, Moose took good care of her. More great traits of the Curly horses are that they’re sweet, gentle, and all about hugs. Curly horses have different types of coats—from micro curly to marcel waves, and even straight-coated Curly horses. And they, too, are hypoallergenic. If you do suffer from allergies, always
“test” the horses on every individual. Some horses might give a slight allergic reaction. It is different per person and per horse. But now we can still say, there is a horse for every person—allergic or not.
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Ohio Haflinger Assoc. Shares the Joy of the Breed SUBMITTED BY KATINA WILSON
HAVE YOU EVER BEEN LOOKING for a greeting card that looks different than all the typical cards you find at the store? Sometimes I get so frustrated with trying to find just the perfect card for the perfect moment, and many times I end up just making my own. You could save yourself the time of looking for a card by purchasing unique ones through the Haflinger-themed greeting card sale. The pack of six cards and envelopes features a Haflinger on the front and is blank on the inside of the card. These cards are selling at the rate of $5 for six
cards. If you are interested, please call 740-610-4129 or 330-332-5661 to order. If you are internet-savvy, you can visit the Ohio Haflinger website and click on the heading titled “Greeting Cards,” and this will direct you to additional information. By the time you receive this edition of the Equine Journal, it will be August and most of us will be complaining about the heat and humidity. Well, after last winter’s multiple polar vortexes, I promise I will not complain! I hope that everyone is enjoying the warmer weather and the sunny days of summer
by working with your Haflingers. In June, at the Coshocton County Fairgrounds, my daughter, Erin, and her Haflinger, Cocoa Chanel, were able to put on a riding demonstration for young children who were participating in a 4-H day camp. Erin rode “Holly” in her English show attire to demonstrate the proper riding position. Once the demonstration was over, Holly then gave rides to the young campers who absolutely loved her because she was so tall and pretty. Both Holly and Erin did a super job of not only representing the Haflinger breed, but also showing the general public what English riding entailed. As always, if you have stories or pictures to share with others, please send your submissions to my email address: rknewilson@roadrunner.com. Happy riding! August 2014
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Northeast Fjord j Horse Association Asks for Help in Sustaining the Organization SUBMITTED BY ANGELA YOUNG
AS MANY READERS KNOW, THE Northeast Fjord Horse Association (NFHA) and the Norwegian Fjord Horse Registry (NFHR) were founded in Vermont in 1983 by several individuals involved in the importation of over 70 Norwegian Fjords as breed stock via what has been called “The Big Lift.” Attendees at the recent NFHR Educational Forum and Annual Meeting in Massachusetts heard a most entertaining talk about this importation by Peter Bravmann, one of those who actually traveled on the transport plane from Norway (along with a cargo of frozen fish!). Three key Fjord boosters at the time, Sven Huseby, Phil Prichard, and Jacque Lasseau, met at Sven’s home in Vermont to discuss the creation of an official breed organization for the Fjord horse. This meeting resulted in the incorporation in the state of Vermont of the Norwegian Fjord
Horse Registry, Inc. and the founding of the regional club (NFHA) in 1983. The primary objective of the latter was to present a Fjord horse breed show at the Green Mountain Horse Association in South Woodstock, VT, and then at other locations, a tradition that continued for 26 years. The NFHA also sponsored one of the first North American Norwegian Fjord Horse evaluations and brought European evaluators to the Northeastern U.S. for that purpose. In spite of that storied history, the NFHA desperately needs your help to continue in existence. Over time, partly due to reductions in the number of Fjord breeders in the region, membership numbers have declined dramatically, down to its current low of approximately 16 farm or individual memberships. Such low numbers, and the reality that many people who own one or two Fjords are not interested in showing
have made it impossible to mount the annual breed show. For the same reasons, at its annual meeting, the club officers initially decided to break a long-standing tradition of having a breed booth at the Equine Affaire at the Eastern States Exposition grounds this coming November. Fortunately, with the receipt of a sizable donation to the club by a sponsor, the NFHA will once again be able to promote this wonderful breed at this major horse-related event. In addition, we have put in place a new awards program for members to be recognized for all the ways they enjoy their Fjords. This will allow all members and admirers of the breed to participate in not only enjoying the breed but in fulfilling the NFHA mission. In spite of these events, without more members and participation, there is still a question as to how much longer the NFHA will be able to support its mission of fostering and advancing the Fjord as an outstanding all-purpose breed. Add to this, fatigue on the part of the current officers and directors who have been doing their very best to sustain the club for the past 10 years, means that there is a strong likelihood that the NFHA will cease to exist by this time in 2015. For more information, please go to northeastfjord.com.
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Yankee Walkers, Gaited Horses of New England Member Shares How Trick Training Helped Heal an Abused Horse SUBMITTED BY LISA A. RIOPELL-GONZALEZ
MY TENNESSEE WALKING HORSE, Breggo, came into my life four years ago. The woman that I purchased him from found him in a slaughter pen at an auction. I know very little about his previous life. Breggo has a kind eye and is very willing, when he feels safe. It became quickly apparent that he had suffered some very harsh treatment. Normal activities such as walking up to a human or lowering of the head for haltering were extremely difficult for him. He wanted to, but his past experience or “training” with humans warned him that this could place him in a bad situation. He would often run away from me, and it would take extended periods of time and patience for most activities. Described as a “basket case” 134 EQUINE
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and having post-traumatic stress, something had to be done to help him lose his fear of the unexpected and gain confidence. For him, trick training was the answer. We did not start out with trick training as such. My goal was to safely introduce him to a variety of objects and situations that would hopefully show him that he did not always need to react and that he could be less fearful and calmer overall. I primarily used a longe line for this process. This held him at a safe distance from me, kept him from running away, and gave him a focused job, walking, trotting, changing directions, etc. while being introduced to new elements and situations. When I found that Breggo found a helmet
clipped to the saddle to be terrifying, out on the longe line he went with the helmet on the saddle. Eventually, all the helmets I could find (five!) were jostling and bouncing off the saddle with his feet always moving; his mind was also always moving, thus helping him to work through his concerns faster. Anything that concerned him became part of the bombproofing training. I did not know at the time, but an old sheet tied around him laid the foundation for more advanced tarp work. Pulling the sheet over his head and backing him up and bringing him in on the line was also the beginning of blindfold training. Breggo’s greatest confidence builder was the pedestal. He did not know why I wanted him to stand on a wooden box, but once up there, his real character came shining through. When he understood the expectation, he felt safe and enjoyed excelling at something. The change in his demeanor was obvious and it was usually a challenge to get him down! He is so confident that the day I walked him up to the pedestal blindfolded, he just stepped right up onto it! Through his experience with trick training, the “basket case” has disappeared, and Breggo the Brave has come into his own.
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Members Excited About Showing Their Ponies ARTICLE AND PHOTOS SUBMITTED BY CAROLE EATON
GREAT THINGS COME IN SMALL packages and the Quarter Pony is no exception! Many of our fellow equine exhibitors are stunned when the Quarter Pony takes reserve or even grand champion at halter. These little horses can hold their own against myriads of larger horse breeds. Showing your Quarter Pony at open horse shows can be affordable and lots of fun. Many professional equine exhibitors show and prepare their Paints, Quarter Horses, and other top breeds in open horse shows. At our last show, the judge commented on the quality of the ponies in her class. Just to give you an idea of the diversity of the open horse show, here are a few of the breeds represented in the pony class: Haflinger, Norwegian Fjord, Pony of the Americas (POA), Miniature horse, and Quarter Pony. Several of the horse-type halter classes are also open for ponies to compete in. Halter classes for horses and ponies typically have Paints, Quarter Horses, Pintos, Half-Arabians, Arabians, and the pony breeds. Open show halter classes can be very large, reaching numbers of up to 30 competitors! Our palomino Quarter Pony, Snowflake, is just such a good pony. She has consistently won reserve and grand champion at halter. People and judges come up to us all the time and ask what breed of horse she is. When we respond that she is a Quarter Pony, they seem to be shocked. Most of
them can’t believe that a pony placed over their horses. Snowflake earned Register of Merit (ROM) and Register of Honor (ROH) in last year’s halter competition. She has already earned her Superior “Event” points this year in halter. Join the Quarter Pony Association (QPA) and start earning points for your show ponies. There were smiles of joy as Kevin took center stage showing and winning with his Quarter Pony. If you want less stress, try showing a Quarter Pony in open horse shows. These competitions help to support your local equine clubs and businesses. As a former 4-H member, I know how important it is for fundraising horse shows. The Quarter Ponies point system
is simple. You earn a half a point for every horse or pony you place over!
Midwest Horse Fair 2015 Quarter Pony Demo Interest in this special breed is growing in the Midwest area. Recently in 2013 the Quarter Pony breed was showcased at the Midwest Horse Fair in Madison, WI. Although we did not make a demonstration presentation in 2014, we are planning on applying for one in 2015. If you have a pony that can perform in front of thousands of people, please contact the QPA.
Quarter Pony Connection If you have a story or are participating in some event involving Quarter Ponies feel free to contact the Association! Happy trails to you.
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THE EQUESTRIAN CENTER AT PINELAND FARMS IN New Gloucester, ME, kicked off its summer educational series with two back-to-back events. USEF “S” dressage judge Kristi Wysocki of Colorado returned to Pineland for a Ride-Critique-Ride on Sunday, June 30. Riders demonstrated and were critiqued on tests from Training Level to Grand Prix, including two freestyle rides. Then, on July 1-2, Pineland welcomed licensed clinical sport psychologist and team psychologist for the 2012 U.S. Olympic Dressage Team Jenny Susser, who brought her “Ride With Confidence” program to the facility. An opening lecture each day provided an overview for riders and auditors of how we learn, how we create new neural pathways, and how to set goals. Then the learning moved into the dressage arena where riders and auditors engaged in a dynamic process of learning how to conquer fear and anxiety while unlocking the mental and emotional impedi136 EQUINE
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ments riders, as athletes, create for themselves. “Riders experienced first-hand, how adept Jenny was at getting to the root of how certain tendencies blocked them from riding to the best of their ability,” commented Pineland Farms’ Jennifer Dillon. “It was interesting to see how each of them could create a new and more productive mental focus that will improve their performance with their horse.” Jenny Susser will return to Pineland Farms on August 23 and 24.
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BILL WARREN AND BILL MCMULLIN, KNOWN AS “The Bills,” offer world-class instruction for all levels of dressage students and training of horses through Grand Prix. In addition to training horses and riders in Massachusetts and Florida, they are both recognized judges. This combination of being instructor/trainer/judge brings added insight, whether they are training and teaching, or sitting in the judge’s box “C.” Warren recently acquired his FEI 3* license, expanding his judging to the international level. McMullin is a USEF “r” judge and is currently enrolled in the “R” training program. Additionally, he is a USDF Certified Instructor and faculty member. Continuing education is a constant focus for both of them. In their effort to maintain consistency in classical dressage training, they also work closely with Conrad Schumacher, who presents clinics for them and their students several times per year in Massachusetts and Florida. George Williams complements the focus on classical training by presenting clinics in Massachusetts and being available during the Florida winter season for additional training. In striving to create the best environment for horses and students to advance, they operate out of Drywater Farm in Stoughton, MA, from May through November and at Altersgait Farm In White Fences, Loxahatchee, FL, from December through April. During the winter months, they each make trips back to Massachusetts to teach clients who stay up north. While in Florida, they take advantage of attending many shows. In addition to training and judging, they also travel to regular clinics throughout the northeast, and annual clinics in the U.S. and South America.
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single chapter general member organization. Fostering the love of the sport, NEDA offers an impressive scholarship program. Each year they give various sizeable awards to help dressage ambassadors advance their education and understanding of the sport. In addition to the scholarship program, they offer top quality educational opportunities. The spring and fall symposiums are a yearly highlight for many members. These intensive weekend programs offer members the exciting opportunity to ride with the best trainers, instructors, and judges from around the world. The 2014 fall symposium, being held November 1-2, 2014 at Apple Knoll Farm in Millis, MA, will feature Ingrid Klimke demonstrating methods for training the classical way through fitness and gymnastic exercises. On the competitive front, they host two USDF recognized shows and two schooling shows each year. Their popular spring show was extended to two days in 2007 due to impressive exhibitor feedback. Their fall festival attracts international competitors to their CDI*** World Cup qualifier that runs in conjunction with the Region 8 USDF Championships and Breed Show championships. Truly an association for their members, NEDA prints an annual report, The Salute, as well as their monthly award-winning newsletter, A Tip of the Hat, to keep their members informed. Communication is at the forefront with an up-to-date website and comprehensive social media program. To learn more abut NEDA and see their extensive offerings, visit NEDA.org.
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WHEN THE ECONOMY TANKED A FEW YEARS AGO AND foreclosures seemed to be the norm, many people started re-thinking the idea of home ownership. Banks were reluctant to lend any money at all, turning away even those buyers with the most stellar of credit histories. Young and old alike questioned the wisdom of buying versus renting and it looked like the American dream might become a thing of the past.
Still, there is something about owning a property, especially when it comes to a farm. For starters, if we rent, we can’t just add a hay shed or make any sort of structural changes to the property without first getting permission from the owner. And even if we do get permission, how many of us feel comfortable making improvements to a property we don’t own? Yet, renting does have its perks. When the roof springs a leak or a door falls off its hinges, a simple call to the landlord gets it repaired. So, what makes more sense—buying or leasing? As with most things in life, there isn’t one answer to fit every situation. Let’s look at the financial side of things as well as the psychological rewards.
Money Matters
Psychological Pros and Cons Though money matters seem to dominate our lives, there’s more to the American dream than just the finances. Farm buyers, in particular, look for great communities to raise their children. We tend to stay in one place for a long time. Maybe it just feels like too much trouble to uproot house, kids, and horses, but I think it’s more than that— farm owners develop an emotional attachment to their property. Plus, adding a fence, a run-in shed in the back
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Changing Rein LAST LAUGH BUDDIES, I WANT TO announce to you the end of an era… Gorgeous and I have hung up our pleasure spurs. But not our western spurs, because we’ve traded in the pleasure ring for the dressage arena. The western dressage arena, to be precise. Because as we’re learning, that’s what you want to be in dressage. Precise, precise, precise. Oh, and also relaxed with natural gaits. Precisely relaxed and natural. How did this amazing transition happen? (Speaking of transitions, these are also very important in dressage. Precise, relaxed, natural transitions). Sorry, I got distracted. How did this transition happen? I thought you’d never ask. We’d been talking about western dressage for a while, and we’d even played around a bit with practicing some patterns. A Class A Arabian show was coming up that had a western dressage and “regular” dressage show tacked on to the front. We decided to try out western dressage and do pleasure. So we practiced the introductory pattern—once. It seemed fun, so I went home and walked the pattern dozens of times in my head, my backyard and my den, without the benefit of a horse. Working jog, working walk, free walk, 20-meter half-circle; it was all deliciously new and interesting. I found as many tests as I could on YouTube, hoping to soak up some knowledge. Show day came, and we were first to ride. Uh oh—I had really counted on getting to watch things like how riders warmed up waiting for the bell, or whistle, or starting gun or whatever would begin the test, and how someone did the salute, and other little details that might have saved me from looking like a rank amateur. No such luck. I jogged Gorgeous around the warm-up area outside of A and waited for the bell to ring, at which point I would walk down the centerline to the invisible X, halt and salute. I pondered whether one is to look the judge dead in the eye, like in the showdown scene of an old Western, or gaze 160 EQUINE
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vaguely through the ju udge’s grandstand as if thinkiing lofty thoughts about old We esterns. Bell rings. Gorgeouss and I begin our working w walk down the centerline, aand my plan to look at the jud dge gets diverted into look king at the centerline which h is, disconcertingly, not in n the center. That is, it seem ms to be off to the left a b bit instead of right under Gorgeous’ feet where it should be. The working walk thus turned into the “working our way bac ck to center” walk, which h we accomplished by X. X I halted and saluted ass best I could rememberr from YouTube. And the judge stood up and nodded back, which seemed like a good sign, so we carried on. Next we came to the 20-meter half circle. We were showing in a 40-meter arena. I had thought this half-circle out in my mind. Unfortunately, it seems that the main things that had stuck were the number “20” and the word “half,” but not the proper mathematical relationship between the two. It was disconcertingly like a geometry problem: I’m in a 40-meter arena, and I’m supposed to do something with 20 and with half and don’t forget the concept of circle thrown in there too, and somehow I came up with making my half-circle cover half of the arena. For you math whizzes and dressage riders out there, you already know the punchline: my half-circle should have been a 10-meter arc. We rode a 20-meter arc. See why this dressage thing is hard? There’s math, and patterns, and division, and foreign units of measurement, and all sorts of things we didn’t have in the pleasure ring. Anyway, in our bliss of ignorance, we executed some half-circles of a too-large size (but nicely shaped), and then we
did more working jogging and working walking and free-walking. Before you knew it, we were walking down the centerline, halting at X again and saluting, and we were pretty darn straight on that last centerline, too. Precise, if I do say so myself. And wonder of wonders…we came in first in the Introductory section. Even with our obviously newbie performance, we won the blue ribbon and some kind comments and encouraging marks from the judge (although a note about “accuracy” was added to keep us humble.) But we had fun. Both of us. I loved every off-center, too-big-half-circle step of the ride, and Gorgeous was a relaxed and happy partner. Finally—all that “just go out there, relax and have fun” came true. So adios, western pleasure. It’s been nice knowin’ ya. Western dressage, here we come. ANGE DICKSON FINN is an award-winning freelance writer, currently rides western dressage on her Half-Arabian mare, and does acupressure with horses and humans. She fervently hopes to get better at riding circles and at math. Visit her at ridewithoutfear.com, or email her at ange@ridewithoutfear.com.
ILLUSTRATION: WILLIAM GREENLAW
BY ANGE DICKSON FINN
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