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features
Volume 51 • Number 8
2011 Belmont Stakes Page 70
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36 Dances with Morgans
46 The Art of Driving
Tandem
52 What You Need to
Dive into the world of dressage with these versatile beauties.
Learn the ins-and-outs of this hitching style and what you need to master it.
Prepare for your first endurance ride in 11 weeks.
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Know About Getting Fit
The Faraway Horses—The Life Story That Inspired UIF GJMN Buck, Winner of This Year’s Audience Award at Sundance
As a horse trainer, Buck Brannaman’s skills are legendary—so much so that The Horse Whisperer, both the novel and Robert Redford’s film, is based largely on him. Now his life has been portrayed in Buck, a moving documentary that won The Audience Award at the 2011 Sundance Film Festival. Globe Pequot Press is proud to reprint Brannaman’s moving autobiograph, The Faraway Horses, in which he shares his life struggles, his methods for training, and a prescription for living a harmonious existence— whether it involves horses or not.
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inside this issue [ departments ] At the Ingate Rave Rides Media Review Business Bits In The Saddle Stable Solutions Canine Corner Ask the Vet News in the Region
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Connecticut Horse Shows Association
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Norfolk Hunt Club
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Connecticut Trail Riders Association
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West Greenwich Horseman’s Association
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Yankee Walkers, Gaited Horses of New England
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Connecticut Morgan Horse Association
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Colonial Carriage & Driving Society
90 Charles River Dressage Association
Southern States Regional Morgan Horse Show
81 Morgan/Saddlebred
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Connecticut Dressage & Combined Training Association
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117 Color Breeds
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113 Connecticut Ranch Horse Association
98 HITS-on-theHudson
Statesman’s Signature (“Sigi”), a 15.3 Morgan stallion, and Marthe Reynolds training Third Level dressage. The pair have trained with Louisa-Marcelle Eadie of LME Dressage since 2007. Sigi is owned by AboutSigi.com LLC and is also an active breeding stallion. Photo by Robert Messinger (Robert@letitbe-local.com).
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summer months are already drawing to a close, and soon enough, we’ll be riding in cooler temperatures. If you had an opportunity to show this summer, we’d like to congratulate you on a job well done. Be sure to send photos of yourself and a brief news event to editorial@pedlar.com, and you could be featured in one of our many Heads Up columns in the magazine. I’d also like to congratulate all of our staff here at the Pedlar on their hard work. This year, Horsemen’s Yankee Pedlar brought home two awards from the American Horse Publications Conference held in San Diego, California. Our Art Director, Angela Antononi, did a wonderful job designing the September 2010 cover, featuring Bill Warren. Her effort paid off, earning us an honorable mention in the Cover Design category. The Pedlar also earned an honorable mention in General Excellence for a state or regional publication. We always pride ourselves on bringing our readers an awardwinning publication, and look forward to serving you for years to come. In this issue, Kathryn Selinga got a chance to catch up with three riders in the Morgan industry that are making a name for themselves in dressage. To learn how the breed is starting to show its talent in this discipline, turn to page 36. Also, if you’re a driving enthusiast, be sure to visit page 46. In this article, you’ll learn the history of driving tandem, and all there is to know about unicorn and random hitches as well. Have you always been interested in the idea of endurance riding, but weren’t quite sure where to start? If so, check out our article on training for your first endurance competition on page 52. In it, writer Kym Rouse Campbell shares advice on how to physically prepare both yourself and your horse for your first 25-mile ride in 11 weeks. Lastly, if you haven’t already visited our official Facebook page, be sure to Like us by searching “Horsemen’s Yankee Pedlar.” Our new and improved page offers many contests, discussions, and much more.
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[ TOP TRAIL RIDES ]
Rave Rides
PHOTOS CAROLYN STEARNS
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Loree Osowski riding Stormy Masquerade, Gail Miller on Tiffany, Debbie Lukas riding LW Fortunate Son, and Stacey Stearns riding Kerry Killamey at the 2010 Fun in the Forest Benefit Trail Ride.
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NATURE LOVERS AND HORSEBACK RIDERS ALIKE CAN APPRECIATE BOTH THE BEAUTY AND THE HISTORIC VALUE OF NATCHAUG STATE FOREST. WITH PLENTY OF TRAILS FOR RIDING AND HIKING, POPULAR FISHING AREAS, AND RIVERFRONT PICNIC SITES, THIS STATE PARK BELONGS ON EVERY EQUINE ENTHUSIAST’S MUST-DO LIST.
What you need to prepare: Amidst the approximately 10 miles of trails, open only to non-motorized traffic (except snowmobiles in the winter), a nearly 30-site equestrian campground is available, with fire pits, picnic tables, toilets, and water for horses. There is no parking fee and no camping fee. Take note: Natchaug State Forest is open during hunting season. Call 860-928-6121 for more information on where hunting is permitted and when the different seasons are. Also, be aware that the entrance by the bridge off Route 198 in Eastford is closed to both vehicles and pedestrians until structural repairs can be made. Call 860-928-6121 for construction updates before you plan your ride.
Additional highlights: If you love history as much as you love enjoying the great outdoors with your horse, Natchaug State Forest is the place for you. At one entrance, a large stone fireplace and chimney remain. These remnants are the birthplace of General Nathaniel Lyon, the first Union General killed in the Civil War, and visitors can appreciate them up close in person. The forest is also often the site for organized trail rides that the general public can take part in (with pre-registration).
Send us photos of you and your horse out on the trail and you could win! If you’re featured in next month’s Rave Rides, you’ll receive a free Mane ‘n Tail gift set! Please email high resolution photos (minimum 300 dpi, at least 4x6 inches) of yourself riding at your favorite state or national park, free access land, or beach, along with why you love riding there, to editorial@pedlar.com.
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TELL ME ABOUT THAT HORSE
by Vaughn Wilson. 171 pages, hardcover, Hawk Crest Publishing (www.tellmeaboutthathorse.com), 2010, $44.95. When you think about the horses in your life, has there been one that stood out? Vaughn Wilson, Western horseman and artist, set out on a quest to ask the most notable equine professionals about “that horse” that has made the most impact on their lives. The list of professionals includes natural horsemen, trainers, top riders from various disciplines, equine artists and more, but it should be noted that nearly all of the people interviewed are involved in western sports. While there are many books profiling top horsemen, this one is unique in its focus. For each of the dozens of equine professionals that Wilson interviewed and photographed for this book, he not only provides a short biography of the person, but also a description of his/her most beloved horse. For TV star Rick Lamb, that horse is Fidla, an Icelandic who helped his wife gain confidence in the saddle. For Clinton Anderson, his young mare Mindy proved to be special after saving the day on his farm. Visually impressive and heartwarming to read, you might want to make a little room on your coffee table for this one. BOTTOM LINE: Wilson reminds us that behind every great horseman, there is an even greater horse.
BOOK BILL & ANDY, by
Ginni Pattee Treadwell. Hardcover, Radiant Hen Publishing (www. radianthen.com), 2010, $16.95. Who is really man’s best friend? For Bill the farmer, his best friend is without a doubt Andy, a draft horse. This delightful children’s
story follows Bill as he teaches his “very big baby” draft, Andy, to help him with chores around the farm. As the pair work (and play) together, they also form a special bond. Perfect for a short bedtime story, this book consists of a little text on each page, placed above or below a large photo of Bill and/or Andy. The photos are all black and white, except for Bill’s trademark red hat. Many of the pictures are humorous, such as Andy stealing Bill’s red hat, and other pictures show Andy doing traditional farm work in the fields. All in all, it’s a happy-go-lucky
story that can introduce kids to the images and terminology of life on a working farm. BOTTOM LINE: Little ones will love this “very big baby.” BOOK 40 FUNDAMENTALS OF ENGLISH RIDING: ESSENTIAL LESSONS IN RIDING RIGHT, by
Hollie H. McNeil. 192 pages, hardcover plus DVD, Storey Publishing (www.storey.com), 2011, $35.00. Trainer and rider Hollie H. McNeil has excelled in numerous disciplines, including dressage and jumping. It is through a solid foundation in
DVD Success: Foals in Training with Anna Twinney. Reach Out to Horses and the Equine Angels Rescue Sanctuary have teamed up in this 4-part DVD series to bring viewers the best in foal gentling. Reach Out to Horses founder Anna Twinney’s training methods will leave you inspired and ready to begin training your foal. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of these DVD sets will go towards the care and keeping of foals at Equine Angels Rescue Sanctuary.
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the principles in classical riding that she has achieved international success. Now, McNeil’s new book and DVD bring us the top techniques that can help you reach your own riding goals by gaining a thorough understanding of the basics of classical riding. The 40 fundamentals are conveniently broken down into eight chapters, such as “Riding Position,” “Working the Gaits,” and “School Figures.” The format makes it easy to pick one or two lessons to focus on per ride, and build your skills with each ride. The lessons, or fundamentals, are mostly what you would expect, and don’t differ much from other training manuals. But with concise instructions and plenty of clear color photos, McNeil has provided a guide that is comprehensible to beginners but can also benefit experienced riders who need some fine tuning. The highlight of the book isn’t the book at all; it’s the 90-minute DVD, which shows the right and wrong way to perform each technique in action. The combination makes this title stand out from similar training guides. BOTTOM LINE: Lots of information at a reasonable price.
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Devon-Aire’s equestrian apparel on display at the Fashion Institute of Technology.
Equine Fashion Hit FIT Devon-Aire has been selected by the Fashion Institute of Technology to represent the equestrian community in its new Museum of Fashion in New York City. The display, which opened on May 25, features a mini history lesson of equestrian fashions, from a 19th century sidesaddle riding habit to contemporary equestrian styles. (fitnyc.edu)
Pride of Portugal The Sons of the Wind School of Equestrian Arts hosted its Pride of Portugal; The Lusitano Festival on Saturday, June 4, 2011. The event showcased the beautiful Lusitano horses and highlighted amazing Portuguese culture. This year, the event was able to raise $5,800, with all proceeds going to the John Hopkins Avon Foundation for Breast Cancer. (www.sonsofthewindfarm.com)
Saving Churchill Downs On June 22, a tornado significantly damaged barns and housing at Churchill Downs. To help with rescue efforts, many organizations and companies have stepped up to contribute time and money. Churchill Downs Incorporated Foundation has created events to help displaced
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workers, and an auction sponsored by Churchill Downs Charity called “Pony Up” has raised money, thanks to donated items like Summer Whinnys by Sox For Horses. (www.churchhilldowns.com)
A New PATH North American Riding for the Handicapped Association (NARHA) has a new name: The Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International, or PATH International. The new name reflects the broad scope of the organization, which spans six continents and includes equine-facilitated psychotherapy, therapeutic carriage driving, vaulting, hippotherapy, leadership programs, team building, and stable management. (www.pathintl.org)
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SuperMask’s Next Super Horse The entries are in, and now it’s time to vote for the 2012 SuperMask II SuperModel. After horse owners nationwide submitted photos of their equines striking a pose, 12 semi-finalists were chosen to compete online to be the face of SuperMask for 2012. Vote for your favorite horse. at the Farnam website by August 18. (www.farnamhorse.com/supermask)
Building Better Barns A&B Barns in Pembroke, N.H., has welcomed Bob Lambert to their team. Lambert brings over eight years of experience in barn sales, building, and design, and will be a valuable member of the A&B Barns staff. (www.abbarns.com)
Dynamic Dirt Duo Equine textile company GGT–Footing has announced its affiliation with Drew Discount and Discount Dirtworks of Boynton Beach, Fla. GGT–Footing offers a selection of textile additives that arena builders
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[ training tips with john lyons ]
In The Saddle
When John and Charlie are in sync and in step, leading seems to be a collaborative effort.
does “know the ropes.” This is not good. And while Ima Diva and Ol’ Molasses are frustrating, Sparky is dangerous.
You Ride the Horse You Lead
betsy lynch
Some people don’t think getting leading right is as important as getting the right lead. They seem to think that it’s OK for their horse to have lousy ground manners because he’s “fine” when they’re in the saddle. These are the folks who tell a prospective buyer, “Well, yeah, he’s a bit touchy on the ground, but wait until you see him over fences!” Or heading a cow! Or rounding a barrel! Leading, however, is the basis for nearly all horse training. We teach it for our safety, for the horse’s safety, and for control. If there are holes in a horse’s leading manners, there are holes in her training. Period. And “touchy” on the ground usually translates into at least unpleasant and often downright unsafe behavior. Your goal is to have a safe, wonderful experience when you are riding. There is no reason to expect anything less on the ground.
A Pleasure to Lead By Tracey Emslie with John Lyons
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our new horse is gorgeous. You proudly start to bring her out of the stall for your friends to admire, but she takes one look at the great, wide world through the stall door and refuses to budge. First you tug. Then you lean hard on the lead rope, your body making a 45-degree angle to the ground like Captain Jack Sparrow trying to drag the Black Pearl through an ocean of sand. “Ima Diva” cooperatively stretches her neck to the fullest possible reach without budging her feet. Come to think of it, the trainer you bought her from always presented her ready to ride. Or maybe you’re helping a bunch of 4-H kids. Little Joey’s family doesn’t have much money, but they managed to get him a horse at a good price that’s said to be bombproof. And he certainly seems to be that. The poor kid doesn’t so much lead “Ol’ Molasses” 22
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around the pattern as drag him. Oh, and he takes about half an hour to get into a trailer. Or maybe you’re helping out at a barn, just getting to know the horses. That sharp little “Sparky” seems a trifle eager as you bring him in from the field. As you approach the gate, whomp! He charges past and slams his shoulder into you, knocking you into the fence. That hurt…and Sparky shows a clean pair of heels as he disappears down the road. None of these horses are a pleasure to handle on the ground. Perhaps whoever did their initial training was rushed. Or maybe they were raised by owners who just didn’t know there is more to teaching a horse to lead. But the fact is, none of these horses know how to lead properly—and they are a long road from being unique. In fact, so many horses do not lead well, that a lot of people have never handled one that really
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follow her mother as if the umbilical cord were still attached. Grown members of a herd in motion show extreme awareness of each others’ placement, speed, and silently telegraphed intent. Horses For a horse to lead willingly, she needs forward momentum, so keep slack in the line as you move read your body motion just as clearly as forward. they do that of another horse. They just have to be taught what the movement horse grants respect when she learns we can means and how exactly they are expected to make her do what we want without hurting follow it. As in all training, any change we want to or frightening her. achieve in the horse starts with us. It is our So What Exactly Do We Want the responsibility to teach our animals clear, consistent cues for specific actions we want Horse to Do? It is possible to teach a horse to lead in any them to perform. If you don’t have a cue to position in relation to her handler. Some let your horse know what you want her to people like to have their horse’s head at their do, you don’t have a plan, so you don’t get a own shoulder; others prefer to be farther result—or at least not the result you want. Whether in the saddle or on the ground, back, by their horse’s neck. Or you might be more comfortable in the classic 4-H or our cues are simple: Go forward. Back up. showmanship stance, where you position Go right. Go left. Stop. We use these to place yourself even with the horse’s throatlatch. In the horse where we want her, at the speed we any case, our mounts should match our speed want her to go, and, when we are working and follow our direction with a slack leadline, with her on the ground, at the distance we without having to be tugged forward, pulled want her to be from us. As an additional benefit, these are the same cues we use when back, or hauled around. We’re going to work through our lessons we ride, so making sure they are solid on the from the left side of the horse. However, ground is not only a significant safety issue, once she’s responsive to cues from that side, it is also a great time saver in our underyou’ll want to practice leading from the right saddle training. as well. There will be situations where that becomes necessary, and your horse needs to Equipment be familiar with the same requests even when Your horse should end up leading with equal you’re on her right. perfection in a halter or bridle, or free in the round pen. John uses ground training in a Cues Without Words or Touching bridle as a significant key to having the horse Remember that horses are attuned to body attuned to cues when she’s under saddle. language. From her earliest hours, a foal will If your horse is well attuned to you in the horse me n’ s Y a nkee Ped l ar
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bridle, but is less responsive when in a halter, use the bridle to teach her the basic lessons, then repeat those lessons over and over in the halter until she gives you the same sensitive response. A dressage whip can be useful to reinforce your “go forward” cue.
Heads Up
Part of being a smart trainer is to arrange things so that the natural response of the horse is to do what you ask of her. Remember, you shouldn’t get hurt, and neither should the horse, and the lesson should end with the horse calmer than when she started. If, like Sparky, your horse tends to lead too closely to you, or forges ahead, or bumps into you, practice these exercises in the round pen while you stand a safe distance away. Make sure she responds to your cues from a distance before you get close to her. If, like Ima Diva or Ol’ Molasses, your horse is sluggish or gets plugged up in doorways, start the work in a stall or pen, or anywhere she is likely to do what you want her to do. You want to avoid frustration, so don’t set the stage for a confrontation where you already know you have a problem. Once the correct response is established, you can work on it in as many other places as you like, but start by setting yourself up for success. Remember that at first your horse may not understand what you are asking her to do. Be patient and give her a chance to acknowledge the cue and to respond to it. Look for small improvements in all the following exercises. Do not demand too much too quickly. And praise your horse for any correct effort!
Practice this many times. As the horse learns to cross over, the left front foot passing in front of her right foot, begin to ask for two steps, then three, then a full circle. Ask for a go forward when you lead her out of the circle into a straight line. This is an especially important lesson because it teaches your horse to move out of your space and to avoid crowding you or running you over. By moving her shoulders away from you, you’ll be able to establish a safe, comfortable boundary for better control as you lead your horse.
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Sometimes it’s easiest to begin by asking the horse to step backwards. Backing is also a good way to control speed in a horse that wants to get ahead of you.
Backing Up
Odd as it may seem, sometimes it is easier to train a horse to go forward by teaching her to back up. It can be useful for this lesson to use a fence for a barrier on the other side of the horse to help keep her straight. Take your leading position. The horse should be standing quietly and the lead rope should be slack, but not dragging or sloppy. Take a step back. Do not tug on the lead rope. If the horse takes a step back as well, that’s great. If not, add a bit of noise to your cue with a “kiss” or a foot stomp, or by smacking the ground lightly in front of her with the whip. If she so much as leans backward, praise her. If she does not, increase the noise or ground smacking until she does. If she still doesn’t get it, you may need to turn toward the horse’s shoulder and apply some pressure to the lead rope or rein to get her to take those first backward steps. You need to help her make the connection. Correct her if she gets her nose too far ahead of you, then praise her when she is in the right position. Practice this exercise a lot, praising her each time she begins to step backward, reducing the amount of cue each time until she responds to just the backward movement of your shoulder. She has now learned to watch your body for cues.
Go Forward
Your horse should go forward as you do, wherever you want her to go and at whatever speed you choose, whether it is to the barn or into a trailer. You should not have to tug on the halter or bridle to get her to walk or trot with you.
Stand again in your ideal position. Take a step forward without taking the slack out of the lead. If she steps forward with you, that’s great. If not, give your go forward cue (a “kiss,” for instance). If nothing happens, reach back with your dressage whip or the end of your lead rope, and reinforce the cue with a light tap on the hip. Remember, this tap is not a punishment. The rope or whip is just an extension of your arm so you don’t have to leave your position to give the cue. Do not let her circle around you. Any time she gets ahead of you, lean your shoulder back to slow her pace, or turn toward her shoulder and ask her to back up a step or two. If necessary, disengage her hips. You’re going to have to finesse this a bit, because you don’t want to discourage the forward motion you need for leading, but you don’t want the horse rushing ahead either. Practice changing from walk to trot to walk to stop to walk. Repeat, repeat, and then repeat again, praising her every time she does something well.
Turning Toward the Right
A right-hand turn is the same as an outside turn in the round pen. When you ask your horse to move to the right, you will put pressure—that is, almost a cushion of air—on her shoulder by moving your body in that direction. Cue the nose for an outside turn, then cue the shoulder for a sidestep. Now, cue the hip to go forward. You want the horse to move to the right almost as if she were sidepassing. If she so much as leans or takes a single step to the side with a front foot, praise her.
A left-hand turn is the same as an inside turn in the round pen. Use your rein or the lead rope to cue the shoulder so the horse takes one step away from you. The instant she takes that sideways step, move your body down her side, with your body facing the horse’s hip. As you move toward the hip, make a kissing sound. She should turn and look at you. Practice this over and over again. When the horse is consistently turning and facing you, step backward in small circles. Keep her feet moving and be consistent with your body position. Praise her often. Once you have your horse turning reliably to the left, you’ll add the go forward cue to get her to step ahead when you do, remaining alongside.
The Payoff
Remember that all these exercises carry over into every part of your horsekeeping routine, from leading out of the pen to loading onto a trailer, to time in the saddle. The better your horse becomes at “Follow the Leader” on the ground, the more perfect your working relationship, safety, and enjoyment will be. Ima Diva will soon be a beautiful dance partner. Sparky will be a candle rather than a rocket, developing patience with whoever is handling him. If you do your groundwork, every horse can become a pleasure to lead. • Poor leading behavior isn’t a respect issue; it’s the result of insufficient training. • solid leading manners are essential for safety. • When you lead, your horse should match your speed on a slack line. • By being consistent, your horse will learn to pick up on your body language. • It’s easiest to start with the horse bridled, but good manners soon transfer to a halter and lead rope.
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“Some horSeS have naturally hard, tough feet and theSe horSeS may do juSt fine barefoot, eSpecially if they are not ridden or work only on Soft arena footing. other horSeS have weak, SenSitive feet deSpite the beSt environment and diet; theSe will need ShoeS all around.”
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Environment
One of the key factors in keeping your horse’s hooves healthy is the environment in which he lives. A farm with clean, dry stalls and well-maintained turnout areas is likely to have horses with healthier hooves than a farm with dirty stalls and paddocks full of mud, rocks or manure. When stabled, horses should be kept on clean, dry bedding with the soiled bedding and manure removed a minimum of once per 12 hours of stall time per day. Ammonia from equine waste and decaying bedding is extremely destructive to hooves. If your horse’s stall is attached to a small 26
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paddock that he can enter/exit at will, clean this area every day. Sprinkle powdered lime on the wet ground where he urinated to counteract the acidity of the ammonia. Mike Mooney, an experienced farrier from West Brookfield, Massachusetts, says, “While access to paddocks has many benefits, it can be harmful to the horse’s hooves if he must spend a lot of time standing in his own urine.” We live in New England and that means that we have to deal with rocks, both in our pastures and on our trails. Do whatever you can to remove the rocks from your pastures and arena—they are a stone bruise, and possible hoof abscess, waiting to happen. More rocks will pop up every spring as the frost comes out of the ground, so plan on doing “rock picking parties” twice a year. When riding cross-country, walk slowly
through rocky areas if you can’t find a trail with better footing to use instead. Mud causes a myriad of hoof problems. The idea that mud “sucks off” your horses shoes is a generally a myth. What usually happens is that the mud makes your horse take awkward steps, increasing the likelihood that he steps one foot onto the edge or heel of another foot. In either scenario, he either loosens up or completely pulls off a shoe as he steps on himself. Hooves that are constantly wet can get too soft. This might happen to a horse with a muddy, poorly-drained paddock. An overlysoft hoof won’t hold shoeing nails well. Steve Torode of Sterling, Massachusetts, has been a farrier for many years and has another warning about mud and hooves. “When your horse comes in from a muddy paddock (or a muddy ride), clean it off the hoof walls and soles. If left on, the mud dries out and as it does, it sucks the natural moisture out of the hoof. So in this case, the mud ends up dehydrating the hoof.” This is a cycle that’s especially tough on hooves. It is difficult to control if Mother Nature changes your horse’s paddock/pasture from mud to desert to mud again. Do what you can to improve drainage and/or add sand to the wettest areas. However, you also create this harmful cycle if you ride in a dry sand ring; give your horse a bath; and then immediately put him in a stall with a deep bed of clean shavings. You are just perpetu-
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Bathing your horse too often can strip away the hooves’ protective oils and waxes.
ating the cracking, chipping, and peeling that often accompanies rapid moisture changes in the hoof. “And if you’re bathing with soap, you’re also stripping away the hooves’ natural protective oils and waxes,” Mooney adds. If you want your horse to be clean, spend more time grooming and less time with the hose and shampoo. Your horse’s coat will have a glow thanks to the natural oils and his hooves will be healthier. If your horse is hot and sweaty after a workout, sponge him off rather than standing him in a flooded wash stall under a hose. That will help eliminate the “soaked hooves” part of the wet-dry cycle. Having the wrong pasturemates can be a cause of sprung or lost shoes too. If the herd has some “wild” members that race around a lot or play-fight vigorously, these horses are likely to step on themselves during their antics and either bend, twist or pull off their shoes. Even the repeated, intense stress of these activities on the shoeing nails will tend to loosen up the clinches and predispose the horse to a lost shoe in the future. Putting horses in compatible groups for turnout will minimize these risks.
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salt. Horses on a forage-only diet will also need a vitamin-mineral supplement. Most horses who receive grain (pellets, sweet feed, extruded feed, etc.) two to four times a day probably won’t need such supplementation. Hoof supplements contain biotin, methionine, lysine, zinc and other key ingredients that are the building blocks for healthy hooves. Torode recommends giving such a supplement to horses whose hooves don’t grow very fast. “I prefer to have the horse on a pelleted supplement as the powdered ones tend to ‘slip through the cracks’ and end up uneaten on the bottom of the bucket.” When a horse’s shoes have been on for a while (average time six weeks), the clinches rise up, causing the shoes to no longer be securely attached to the hoof wall. The farrier removes the shoes, trims the excess growth and balances the hooves so that they land flat (both side-to-side and front-to-back balance). Then he nails on new shoes or re-sets the old ones if they aren’t too worn. If the horse’s hooves haven’t grown much since the last shoeing, the new nail holes will be very close to the old nail holes because there will have been very little hoof wall to trim off. This makes the lower part of the hoof wall quite perforated with holes, and thus weak and prone to cracks and splits. The more times that this is repeated, the worse the situation becomes and the more insecure the attachment of the shoe to the hoof becomes, leading to shoes that are easily “lost” due to a bad step. By stimulating growth, hoof supplements give the farrier more to trim off at each regular visit. This results in new nails that are significantly higher in the wall than the old nail holes. The hoof wall stays stronger and more solid; the shoes stay on more securely and the risk of a lost shoe is reduced.
Daily Care
As a rider, one of the first things that you learn to do is pick your horse’s hooves. This process involves more than just cleaning out the dirt and manure. As you approach your horse, notice whether
his two front hooves are mirror images and his hind ones likewise. They don’t have to match exactly, but they should be very nearly the same size and shape. If they look dramatically different, consult with your veterinarian and farrier for an evaluation. As you pick up each hoof, run your eyes and hands over the outside of its wall to check for any defects. Check out the coronary band the same way, giving it a gentle squeeze. Tender spots or subtle discharge should be investigated. As you pick the dirt and bedding out of each hoof, check to see whether the sole is uniform in color. A clearly delineated dark spot indicates a puncture wound or bruise. Call your veterinarian if you have any doubts about the severity of an injury. An abscess may be incubating underneath either problem. Check the frogs, looking to see if they are the same size and shape in both hooves. Lightly press on each frog with your pick. It should be slightly spongy. Small sections of the frog occasionally loosen up and slough off, or “shed.” This is normal. As you clean the underside of the hoof, gently scrape along the clefts of the frog, making sure that there are no offensive odors or black, oozy material indicative of thrush (a bacterial infection). Pry out any loose stones in the clefts and around the inside rim of the shoe. If your horse is shod, check the shoe and nails. Grasp the shoe and try to wiggle it; if it moves at all, don’t ride as it is at risk of coming off and the nails can easily puncture the sole. Look for missing or risen clinches on the wall; again, these problems mean that the nails aren’t holding the shoe on tightly and it may be on the verge of coming off. If a shoe is twisted or very loose, it’s usually best to remove it before the horse loses it himself. This will help prevent a chunk of hoof wall from being pulled off too. If you are unsure of how to use farrier tools to safely remove a shoe, ask your farrier to show you how on his next visit. Keep a farrier kit in your truck, where it will always be accessible whether your horse is at home or on the road at a show or trail ride. Include in your kit: a hammer, rasp, shoe pullers, crease nail pullers, hoof boots (in sizes to fit all of your horses), baby diapers for bandaging, duct tape, scissors, spare shoes and pads that fit your horse (a partly worn set that the farrier would otherwise throw away works perfectly). As the ground gets hard and the flies come out in the summer time, you may have to reduce your horse’s turnout time. Constant, vigorous stomping to dislodge flies will loosen up the clinches on the shoeing nails and
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Regular visits by a competent, experienced farrier are the fourth major step in keeping your horse’s hooves healthy. This needs to happen whether he is barefoot or shod, as the trimming and rebalancing are as important as securely attached shoes. All horses are a little bit different in how much their hooves grow. This interval averages six weeks in the warmer eight months of the year and eight weeks in the winter, when the hooves grow more slowly in the cold weather. Torode says, “As a horse’s toes get longer and the heels get lower and more forward, the shoes will no longer be giving the proper support to the hooves and the limbs above.� A long toe also makes it harder for the horse’s hoof to break over at the toe with every stride. Thus, a long-toe
situation predisposes him to softtissue strains of the tendons and ligaments of the lower leg. Regarding the “shod versus barefoot� question, Mooney says, “Some horses have naturally hard, tough feet and these horses may do just fine barefoot, especially if they are not ridden or work only on soft arena footing. Other horses have weak, sensitive feet despite the best environment and diet; these will need shoes all around. The third group of horses fall in the middle, needing shoes up front to prevent excessive wear and to provide traction for work, but can go barefoot behind.� It all comes down to good horsemanship. The proper environment, diet, daily care, and farrier care all contribute to healthy hooves. Sue Perry is a Certified Veterinary Technician and equine massage therapist. She lives in Upton, Mass., with three event horses and runs “Muscle Magic,� an equine massage service.
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SOME DOGS, SUCH AS LABS, NEVER LOOK HAPPIER THAN WHEN TAKING A LEAP OFF OF A DOCK INTO THE WATER. SCORING A PIECE OF STEAK TUMBLING OFF A GRILL MIGHT RANK, BUT FEW THINGS CAN BEAT A JUMP INTO A POOL OR LAKE.
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and establishes the rules of the sport, and tracks and records the results for regional, national, and international dog jumping competition. Andrea Bacon is the President of the Hudson Valley DockDogs in New York. It was started six years ago after a DockDog competitor installed a dock and a pool at Ledgewood Kennel in order to hold a national competition there. The Hudson Valley Club DockDogs became official in April 2008 when a group of 10 members who were either interested or already competing decided to form the organization. Now in its fourth season, it has more than 60 members and is the official DockDogs affiliated club in the Hudson Valley area. Members come from New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Vermont. “We meet and practice about two times a
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Equine herpes is caused by a virus. There are three different types of herpes virus, 1, 4 and 3. Equine Herpes Virus Type 1 (EHV-1) infects the respiratory tract (rhinopneumonitis) but it can also infect the reproductive and central nervous system. This is dependent on the strain of virus. Equine Herpes Virus Type 4 (EHV-4) infects the respiratory tract only. Equine Herpes Virus Type 3 (EHV-3), or equine coital exanthema, is a highly contagious venereal disease. Herpes Virus Type 1 will be the focus of this discussion
and is the cause of the equine herpes neurological outbreak. EHV-1, like EHV-4, is spread by respiratory secretions including aerosol transmission. The respiratory form is common in young horses that have been exposed to the virus. Signs include fever, lethargy/depression, anorexia, cough, and mucopurulent nasal discharge. The virus can lay dormant for years and recur during times of stress (i.e., shipping/showing). Thereafter, the virus can spread to the reproductive tract causing abortion/fetal death in late pregnancy, from seven to 11 months. On the other hand, the virus can invade the central nervous system. Signs include stumbling, weakness, inability to rise, dog-sitting position, cranial nerve deficits (head
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MORGANS DIVE INTO THE WORLD OF DRESSAGE WITH THESE VERSATILE BEAUTIES By Kathryn Selinga
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riving, saddle seat, hunt seat, endurance, English and western pleasure —these are some of the many disciplines conquered by, and often dominated by, the Morgan horse. But most recently, the talented breed has taken the dressage world by storm, and is making a bold statement. In 1909, what is now the American Morgan Horse Association was born, becoming the hub of all activity around the breed. Ninety years later, in 1999, the Morgan Dressage Association (MDA) arrived on the scene. The organization was formed to spotlight and promote the Morgan in the sport. “There were a couple of people that bred Morgans and showed that started the organization, and it just sort of progressed from there. We have a chat, newsletter, and website, where we try to highlight people’s accomplishments and offer useful information on saddle fitting,
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trainers, and training techniques to help the breed progress,” says MDA Executive Board member Sally Anderson. According to Anderson, the organization gives people with a passion for dressage and a love of Morgans a single place where they can “give each other support and cheer each other along,” as the breed is still relatively unknown in the sport, and an underdog in many peoples’ eyes. Here, meet three Morgan riders who are challenging the notion that only warmbloods have a place in dressage—and aren’t necessarily taking a traditional approach. For those skeptical of the discipline for fear of boredom or rigidity, take a journey as the Pedlar introduces a classical dressage rider who tackled breaking into the sport like she did her career in entertainment, a musical freestyle master, and one of the creators of western dressage.
Classical Dressage
Marthe Reynolds and Statesman’s
Tracy Young riding Gray Barron Ranch’s Greentree Ever Reddi.
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time to ride horses, but it did give her a work ethic she would happily utilize down the road. While Reynolds was getting back into riding in 2002, shortly before in 2001, Sigi was busy placing seventh in his Dressage at Devon debut. Of the 27 entries in the Suitable to Become a Dressage Horse 3- and 4-Year-Old class (then split up into two groups), he was the only Morgan and the only non-warmblood. Their worlds collided when Reynolds went shopping for a dressage horse in 2006. “He was the first horse I looked at and the first one I bought. He was the first Morgan I had ever seen—I was inspired to ride one,” she says. Like many nowadays, their relationship
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Signature, a 1997 Morgan stallion, burst onto the scene of classical dressage in 2007, when they won Reserve World ChampionTraining Level at the Grand National and World Championship Morgan Horse Show in Oklahoma City. “Sigi” and Reynolds also went on to win fifth place in the Farnam Platform USEF Horse Of The Year-Training Level competition and received the fourth place Adequan/USDF All Breeds Adult Amateur Award-Training Level, that year. Rewind to 1972, when Reynolds, now of New Paltz, New York, began her dressage career in Westchester, Pennsylvania. “There wasn’t a USDF yet!” she says. “A few years later I moved to New York City after high school and spent 28 horseless years working in the music industry.” Working for Island Def Jam Records in Rap and R&B promotion didn’t leave Reynolds any
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Marthe Reynolds and the talented Statesman’s Signature.
[Sigi] could be a great example for the Morgan in dressage.” Reynolds accepted the challenge of “breaking into the business” when she purchased Sigi and immediately got to work. She started training with Louisa-Marcelle Eadie, a young USDF silver medalist. “I found a trainer at the top of her game. The combination was put in front of me and I felt like I was
Tracy Young aboard champion mare Greentree Ever Reddi.
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began on the Internet. “We met online. I Googled his website and fell in love.” As fate would have it, Reynolds would approach her dressage career on her Morgan horse like she did her professional career. “It was a little bit of the same concept as promoting rap 28 years ago—no one was doing it. And that was the appeal to me. I just had a sense that
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Musical Kur
Tracy Young has been a freelance dressage trainer for 22 years. But it wasn’t until three years ago when she began training for Wendy Gray that she finally got a taste of what she’d been longing to try—the musical kur. “[Wendy] was the one who had gotten me to do freestyles. I had always wanted to do them. She works with Terry [Ciotti Gallo], who puts together really good performances. She’ll start from scratch, work with [the horse’s] strengths, and adjust [the test].” Gray’s farm, Gray Barron Ranch in Chatsworth, California, provides Young with world-class Morgans who excel in dressage and specialize in the freestyle. Their petite stature and willingness to please enables them to
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score big, especially in an environment where creativity flourishes. “We can do harder choreography because they’re smaller. One year, I had a Third Level freestyle where we did a 10-meter figure eight, at the counter canter, on the center line,” says Young. Recalling another big performance, Young says, “We did a Fourth Level freestyle with WTR Chocolate Bar (a Gray Barron Morgan) to music from Grease and Ray Charles—it was really entertaining and we scored a 79%.” The kur is judged slightly different than traditional dressage, as judges are allowed to give half points, and therefore tend to be more generous, according to Young. They are also scored on artistic impression, inventiveness, and harmony. While putting together a freestyle undoubtedly takes more effort than its classical dressage counterpart, whose tests are determined by the USEF, the time spent is well worth it. “I think it’s a really good crowd pleaser. It takes the boredom out of dressage for people and makes them happy and emotional because of the music—I think it’s more fun. It’s definitely more difficult, but everybody has a more relaxed attitude.” While Young does admit that designing, perfecting, and executing a musical kur is a challenge, there are ways to make the process easier, more fun, and more successful. “You always want to highlight your strengths two or three times, and in a freestyle you can do that.” She continues, “The better the choreographer that you have, the better off you are. If you can have BONNIE CAZIER
making a statement with my horse as to the ability of Morgans in open competitions.” It wasn’t only Statesman’s Signature’s dressage abilities that drew Reynolds in, however. “Wow,” was the first word she could utter to describe the bay Morgan stallion, who she says “came with his own fan club.” “His temperament is such that he can be breeding and showing without missing a beat. I’ve had 7-year-olds on him. His get is already distinguishing themselves as dressage champions, carriage champions, and champions of the backyard who don’t have an interest in showing. He’s patient, he’s kind, he’s loving— and he passes those traits along to all of his offspring.” As for Morgans making their mark in the dressage world, Reynolds truly believes in their abilities. “They’re quite capable of doing all the movements. Their build enables them to really get on their hindquarters easily and they’re eager to please. Their work ethic is the best—they can switch from the trail to the schooling ring to the show ring with minimum drama.” While Reynolds and Sigi are working on a good breeding season this summer, watch for them in their debut at Third Level on the Florida circuit this winter.
WTR Chocolate Bar shows off her extended trot with Tracy Young.
somebody [good] it makes a big difference.” That is where Ciotti Gallo comes in. She has been working with Gray for 10 years and is very familiar with her Morgans, which is also an advantage. Ciotti Gallo creates freestyles for Gray Barron’s top Morgan horses, including Greentree Ever Reddi, WTR Chocolate Bar, and Greentree Courtney. Their list of awards, both in classical dressage and the musical kur are impressive to say the least. Ever Reddi’s accomplishments include a USDF All-Breeds Musical Freestyle Fourth Level Championship, placing 17th in USDF Horse of the Year Musical Freestyle at Fourth Level, and a Morgan Dressage Association Musical Freestyle Fourth Level Championship in 2008. She has a world-class, international quality piaffe, which she loved to perform, according to Young. Now retired, she was bred to Santa Fe Renegade in 2009 and is in foal to him again this year. WTR Chocolate Bar, who is semi-retired now, performed a musical freestyle exhibition at the 2010 California Expo in front of a crowd of 700 people, a year in which she also claimed USDF All-Breeds and Morgan Dressage Association Fourth Level Musical Freestyle championships. “She has such a good work ethic, loves to please, and she’s a very willing horse. Her extended trot is amazing—judges couldn’t believe what she could do,” says Young. Greentree Courtney, who was retired from competition in 2010, won numerous top three finishes including first place in Fourth Level Musical Freestyle competition at the Dressage Association of Southern California (DASC) Championships and Reserve Champion in the DASC Year-End Awards for Fourth Level Musical Freestyle in 2009. “Courtney was a specialist with pirouettes. She was really small and really balanced,” says Young. Young plans to continue topping the charts of classical dressage and the musical kur with
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body, the Western Dressage Association of America (WDAA), just last year. Coincidently, the American Morgan Horse Association was one of the first organizations to support and form an alliance with WDAA. Beth-Halachmy himself widely chooses the Morgan as his western dressage mount, though he believes that any breed can succeed in the sport. “I like the Morgan—I like the challenge of them. They didn’t come to the world as a western horse, but I think that they have a lot of good qualities that can make a good western dressage horse
Western Dressage
“Dressage is forever,” says one founding father of western dressage, Eitan Beth-Halachmy. “The idea of combining the principle of dressage to train and maintain a western horse is a great idea, because we make a better horse.” Western dressage is a fairly new discipline, having developed its own governing
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the Gray Barron Morgans. With rising young stars out of two of their mares, it seems that will be the case. GBR Midnight Serenade, who is already climbing up the ladder with performances at Third Level as a 7-year-old; Devine Decadence, by Santa Fe Renegade, both out of Ever Reddi; and GBR Gold Bar, out of Chocolate Bar, are all ready to follow in their dams’ hoof prints. Watch for their names at the head of the results list in the near future.
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because it is easy to make them ‘light.’” His go-to performance horse has been Santa Fe Renegade, a 14-year-old Morgan stallion, who Beth-Halachmy has owned since he was a yearling. He began showing at 3 years old and retired from competition as a 5-year-old, with numerous world titles. Since then, he has become Eitan’s clinic and exhibition horse, whose accolades include performing in the closing ceremonies at the 2006 World Equestrian Games in Germany, and the opening ceremonies at the 2010 World Equestrian Games in Kentucky. “He’s represented the breed on many occasions, and has been a good ambassador,” says BethHalachmy. The pair has also performed at the Equine Affaire numerous times and offer clinics from California to New Hampshire. Beth-Halachmy also trained his wife Debbie’s
Morgan gelding, Indigo Gold. “‘Indy’ and I will be competing in western dressage for the first time this summer—I’m looking forward to it. I’ve shown Santa Fe Renegade in that division in the past and really enjoyed it,” says Debbie. Indigo Gold is one of the lesson horses for the Beth-Halachmys’ Cowboy Dressage School of Horsemanship, a clinic horse, and has been part of their Light Hands Horsemanship event as well. If all goes according to plan, Debbie will also be competing Indy in western dressage at the Morgan Grand National, which is hosting the division for the first time. While Debbie hails from California, where their Wolf Creek Ranch is located, and has long been involved with the Morgan horse, BethHalachmy’s story started halfway around the world. “I was brought up with more of a classical dressage background than western. I was born in Israel, and those days they didn’t have cowboys— it was more like a fantasy.” When he moved to Eitan Beththe United States, BethHalachmy and Halachmy blended his desire the stunning to be a cowboy with his dresIndigo Gold. sage experience together, and western dressage was born. “I looked to make my western horse better. I’ve been doing it for 20 years and find my horses have improved.” Recognizing that many western riders were longing for the benefits that classical dressage offers, Beth-Halachmy decided to go public with his innovative way of thinking. “If [my horses] are going better, why not throw [western dressage] out there to see if people use it for their own training?” he thought. “It’s about schooling horses in levels and any discipline should appreciate it. Classical or not classical [the principle of dressage is] to maintain some level of training that benefits the horse and the rider. “Ten years from now it’s going to be the biggest division ever. The horse industry really needs the opportunity to do things better for the horse.” And as the popularity of western dressage grows, be sure to remember where it started: with the Beth-Halachmys and their Morgans.
Where to go From Here
The qualities that the breed has been known for since the time of Justin Morgan—a sound temperament, grace, agility, and the willingness to please—are all characteristics that define the exceptional dressage horse. As more Morgan riders become willing to break the mold, prepare to see an increase of these lovely movers heating up the dressage scene.
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Marilyn MacFarlane driving her Friesians in a unicorn hitch at the 2010 Walnut Hill Pleasure Driving Show. PHOTO: LISA CENIS
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when, why, and where the art of driving tandem originated, it is certain that it became popular in the 19th century in England as a means of getting out to the countryside for an organized hunt. The traditional style of cart used was called a going-to-cover cart. According to Marc Johnson, a well respected carriage horse trainer and driving instructor located out of Boston, Massachusetts, these carts were similar to dog carts. The lead horse would be in an open bridle and saddle, ready to ride upon arrival. “It was a very good way to get to the hunt,” says Johnson. Although many believe that the lead horse was driven this way to keep the riding horse, or “field hunter,” fresh for the rigors of chasing after the hounds, Johnson also believes that the principle behind driving tandem is, quite simply, a means for the horseman to show off his exceptional driving skills. Sometimes referred to as a “poor man’s team,” driving horses in a tandem hitch is far from easy, and is not traditionally associated with the lower class on a social level. Members of high society could regularly be seen taking Sunday drives through the parks of some of the larger cities both in Europe and the United States. Tandem etiquette was adopted by the Tandem Club in Britain in order to help enforce responsible horsemanship, and to ensure safety for everyone. AUGUST 2011
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Kateland Farm Miniature Horses’ Katie Rodas driving a random hitch alongside Leslie German.
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Dusty Bezek driving tandem for Rockbottom Farm Belgians at the Addison Country Fair and Field Days.
that moves forward, and likes to be ahead of the wheel horse. You want him to have attitude and animation, be elegant, and lighter than your wheel horse. But at the same time, you want him to be a real nice mover, something to show off with.”
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“In a tandem hitch, there is no load on the lead horse, unless going uphill. It is the wheel horse that does all the work,” says von Halem. “The way a lead horse is hitched to the cart is through long traces that are hooked to the traces or breastplate of the wheel horse, so that both can pull in the same direction. Another way is to use a small single tree attached to the D ring on the breast plate of the wheel horse. In this instance, you would be using standard length traces. “In a unicorn [hitch] you have a pole attached to the wagon for the wheel horses. At the end of the pole is the crab, and from the crab you would attach a single tree for the leader. In either instance, the reins are held just as you would
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“The horse out front really, really needs to be a well trained driving horse,” says Peter von Halem of New England Carriage Imports in Bozrah, Connecticut. Von Halem is not only well known for his beautiful carriages, but for his Hackney/Clydesdale crosses that he shows and events all over the Northeast. “The lead horse needs to be a reasonably independent and forward horse. It is very difficult to drive a tandem if the lead horse is insecure out front,” he says. The description of driving tandem is considerably simpler than the actual act of driving in such a way. A tandem hitch is where two horses are driven—but one in front of the other, not side by side as with a pair. The unicorn hitch is where a pair of horses is at the wheel and a single horse is in the lead. A unicorn, although similar in nature to tandem, is actually an easier hitch to drive. “Driving a unicorn,” says Johnson, “is not much different from driving a four in hand. This style of hitch, however, wasn’t necessarily used for going to the hunt, like tandem was. It was used when, quite honestly, the driver only had three horses instead of four. “Then there are ‘random hitches,’ where three horses are driven in a row. In my opinion, such a hitch is only necessary for showing off. It is immensely difficult to drive this way. With a lead pair in a four in hand, you always have the chance that at least one from the lead will go where you want it to, and the other horse will then follow suit. With a tandem, the horse out front must be an extraordinary individual.” Von Halem concurs, stating, “You want the lead horse to be a natural leader—one
hold them when driving a four in hand. The reins from the lead horse pass through a roger ring on each side of the bridle (at the rosette) of the wheel horse, then through the upper turret rings on its saddle, when driving tandem. In a unicorn hitch, the leader’s reins go through the inside roger rings of each of the wheeler’s bridles.” Von Halem explains that the two-handed method of driving is of course easier than driving single-handed. “The singlehanded method is where the left hand holds all four reins. This method works well when driving in a ring or on the flat. The right hand is thus free to tip your hat, for using the hand brake, or, most importantly, for handling the whip.” Being able to drive single-handed in the show ring, according to Johnson, is a plus. “Two-handed driving is not considered as traditional as one-handed, so those that do drive single-handed will prevail in reinmanship classes.”
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Star Knight driving a unicorn hitch at Walnut HIll.
Mary Waller driving tandem at Walnut Hill.
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The Whip
When driving a horse, whether single, pairs, multiples or tandem, the whip is one of the most important aids a driver has for communicating with his horse. Each style, however, has a specific type of whip the driver should use. “A tandem whip has a very long thong,” explains Johnson. “Like a four in hand whip, you must be able to reach the leader with your whip. It takes a tremendous amount
of skill to cast your whip, and then catch the thong on its return and keep it on the whip stock. It takes a long time to learn how to do this properly. “Years ago, I spent a summer in England and each night I would practice until I could finally do it well. It is a dying art. I see a lot of people now that will attach the thong to the whip stock with tape, rubber bands, and thread…just for show.” Because the driver’s only aids are voice, hands and whip, whip skills are particularly imperative when driving tandem. “The driver with excellent whip skills will find that those skills are his best friend,” Johnson says. According to von Halem, “It is the Germans who still put so much emphasis on whip handling. It is quite a skill to be able to swing the whip to the outside and touch the shoulder of the lead horse. It is an art form in and of itself, and when done well, looks nice. Frankly, most people cannot do it!”
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“adds the wheels,” once he is confident that the horse is also confident. “I like to see if the leader will be compatible to the role before adding anything as complicated as a vehicle with wheels,” he says. He has seen a lot of trainers ride the wheeler and drive the lead out front, and says, “it is impressive to see!” In spite of the tandem’s hunt history with what is essentially, as previously mentioned, a riding horse out front in an open bridle, Johnson says that the “one thing I don’t condone is the open bridle thing. I think it is a poor idea for someone trying to set an example. It is not the type of turnout I like to do, anyway. I don’t like the risk involved when driving horses without blinders.” Von Halem’s method of training leaders has been to start them within the confines of an indoor arena, with a lead rope on the horse and help on the ground. He says that the harnesses used on leaders in most tandems, as well as unicorn hitches, are half pair harnesses. “No breaching,” he says. “The lighter the harness for the lead horse, the better. In the show ring, a light harness helps to emphasize both the leader and the wheeler so nicely. And of course, breaching just isn’t necessary on a technical level when put to a cart like this.”
Tandem Driving References
Are you looking to take up the challenge of developing your skills to drive tandem? Read up on it first: Try Driving Tandem, by Paul Doliveux. Make the Most of Carriage Driving by Vivien and Richard Ellis has a chapter on driving this special form of art, as does The Encyclopedia of Carriage Driving by Sallie Walrond. The Midwest Tandem Driving Clinic Handbook, written by Mary Ruth Marks, is another good read for those interested in learning to drive tandem.
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT GETTING FIT
By Kym Rouse Campbell
ENDURANCE CONDITIONING
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Endurance riding is one of the newest and fastest growing equestrian sports in the United States. Modern-day endurance riding got its start in this country in 1955 when the Tevis Cup, a one-day, 100-mile ride from Squaw Valley, Nevada, to Auburn, California, was first run.
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The American Endurance Ride Conference (AERC), the first national endurance riding association, was founded in 1972 and sanctions more than 700 rides each year across North America. Endurance rides are races that vary in distances from 25 to 100 miles over a single day, with many rides held over multiple days. Twenty-five to 30-mile rides are referred to as limited distance rides, and beginners should start at rides of this distance. Arabians (and Half-Arabians) are the horse breed of choice in endurance riding. After all, the breed was developed to withstand extreme heat and hardship in the desert. Individual horses of many breeds can successfully complete an endurance ride in good condition and complete rides year after year; it just takes adequate preparation, common sense, and good judgment. American Mustangs, Appaloosas, and Morgans are some of the other breeds that make suitable endurance mounts, with some individuals doing as well as Arabians. Mules also have a strong record in endurance riding. Large, thick-boned, chunky-muscled horses have the most difficult time in the sport of endurance riding since they arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t able to cool efficiently. Have you wanted to try endurance riding? If you love the great outdoors and enjoy being out on the trail with your horse, consider giving it a try. Endurance riding will improve your horsemanship, riding skills, fitness, and communication with your horse. Completing a long conditioning program and successfully finishing an endurance ride is fun and challenging to both you and your mount and provides a deep sense of satisfaction, accomplishment, and pride. A conditioning program is laid out later on in this article that will get you and a horse of just about any breed (or mule) ready for a 25to 30-mile endurance ride, assuming they have certain characteristics. These characteristics include: he is at least 4 years old, in good health, on a regular deworming and vaccination program, is not extremely obese or thin, has hardy hooves and a sound medical history, has a stable mind with a good attitude and temperament, does not go off feed or water when away from home, is a good drinker on the trail, loves to be out on the trail, is ready to run, and is enthusiastic about keeping up with others. Endurance riding has the strictest veterinary checks of all equestrian sports. Your horse will be inspected by a veterinarian before, during, and after the ride for soundness, hydration, attitude, and metabolic condition. The unofficial motto of endurance riding is â&#x20AC;&#x153;to finish is to win,â&#x20AC;? with the goal of finishing a ride in the shortest time possible with a sound and healthy horse. Even though an endurance ride is a race, awards for best AUGUST 2011
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Completing a long conditioning program and successfully finishing an endurance ride is fun and challenging to both you and your horse and provides a deep sense of satisfaction, accomplishment, and pride.
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you begin the conditioning program. Start by going on slow trail rides three days a week, doing two short rides of 2-3 miles each and a long ride of about 5 miles at a walk, with at least one day’s rest in between rides. Add some trotting, paying close attention to your horse. If your horse is ridden regularly but mostly on slow trail rides, you should begin at Week 1. If he is ridden regularly at a decent pace and distance, you can probably begin at Week 3. You will need to get an idea of how fast your horse travels at different gaits. You can determine this by how long it takes to travel a trail of known distance. A better way is to have someone ride along with you on a mountain bike with an odometer. The pace at which you condition your horse, as well as later compete, depends on each horse, and you must use your best judgment. While conditioning, as well as when competing, never go faster than you think your horse can safely handle. Know your mount, especially his strengths and weaknesses. Some equines have a built-in self-preservation mechanism, and they will refuse to let you work
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condition are regarded as, or even more, important than winning. Before you start conditioning, make sure your saddle and tack fit your horse. Clean your saddle pad and girth/cinch as often as possible during conditioning to prevent rubs and galls. Regular trimming and shoeing of your horse by a good farrier is crucial to successful conditioning and competing in endurance rides. Putting a light pad on at least the front feet is highly recommended to provide some protection against concussion and to minimize the chance of your horse becoming lame from a stone bruise. You yourself should also become as fit as you can be, and work on riding light and balanced. Once a horse is in good condition, as it would be by Week 11, it is best to rest the week before the ride so the horse is as fresh as possible. The idea is to have your horse hit peak condition by Week 11 and then rest (a conditioned horse won’t lose anything by resting a week and will actually benefit from rest before a competition). After the competition, the horse deserves at least two weeks rest before the next event or from being ridden at all. The essence of this conditioning program is long, slow distance work. It is aerobic work, which means that the horse performs at a level without going into oxygen debt, involving a steady rate of energy expenditure over increasing distances. As conditioning progresses, the horse’s body becomes more efficient at using oxygen, and the maximum rate at which the heart can perform aerobically increases. Therefore, the fitter the horse becomes, the faster he can go without becoming fatigued. The most energy-efficient way to cover distances is by keeping a steady pace from start to finish. The recommended steady pace is one that your horse is comfortable at when trotting. He should be able to go for long periods on a loose rein at a trot, since this is what you will primarily be doing during conditioning and an endurance ride. Of course, each horse is different and some, especially Arabians, will be able to work efficiently at a canter or gallop. However, for most non-Arabians, the trot is the gait to focus on during conditioning and competing in a ride. If you have a gaited horse that does not trot, they may do quite well covering distances efficiently in one of their gaits. The conditioning program starts out at about 4-5 mph, which you can average by alternating between walking and trotting. You will increase the distance you ride as well as the pace, by gradually substituting more trotting for walking. By the end of the conditioning program, you should be at least trotting the entire distance, except for the steepest hills or rough terrain. If your horse has not been ridden much at all, you will need to ride him for a few weeks before
them too hard. However, others have big hearts and will do anything to please. Some horses will be able to go faster than the reasonable paces listed, but these are just recommended guidelines. However, to successfully complete a 25- to 30-mile endurance ride within the required time limit, your horse will have to travel no slower than about 5 mph. Buy a stethoscope or heart rate monitor and learn how to use it. Having a heart rate monitor is not a necessary requirement for conditioning and competing in an endurance ride but is an excellent way to monitor your mount’s pulse. If you know your horse well enough, you can get by without one. How quickly a horse’s pulse August 2011
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Upcoming Endurance Rides in New England Once you’ve completed conditioning for your first endurance ride, you should be ready to get out there and compete. Here is a list of upcoming events in the Northeast to get you started: Western Maine Pioneer I - V August 9-13, 2011 • Fryeburg, ME Contact: Manager Tom Hutchinson, 207-3810090 or tch1@megalink.net Allegany Shut Up & Ride October 1, 2011 • Salamanca, NY Contact: Patricia Stedman, 7116-560-8297 or procompsvc@earthlink.net GMHA 30/50 Mile Ride October 15, 2011 • S. Woodstock, VT Contact: Jenny Kimberly, 802-457-1509 or etully@gmhainc.org
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you won’t really need to know your horse’s pulse rate, but it is good practice to check. However, as you progress through your program, how quickly it recovers will become important, as well as how it changes during different levels of work. During the last couple of weeks of conditioning, your horse’s pulse rate should drop to no higher than around 60 beats per minute within a few minutes of finishing your ride. If it doesn’t, the chances are that your horse is not ready for an endurance ride. As much as it is possible, condition on trails that offer similar terrain and footing to the endurance ride in which you plan on competing. If you can, include lots of hills in your program. Hill work is great for your horse, and it causes his pulse and respiration rates to go up without having to go fast. If possible, vary the places you go to ride and change your routine as much as you can. Condition with different people/horses if you can but also spend time riding alone. If you are not riding with a buddy or hook-up with someone that is riding the same pace as you during an endurance ride, you and horse will spend most of the time alone on the trail. If you aren’t conditioning on trails with known mileages, you or someone can ride them with a mountain bike with an odometer to find out the mileages. Pay very close attention to your horse’s attitude. The
rest days should keep his attitude bright and keep him from becoming sour or burned out. We all have bad days, but if your horse’s personality starts to change for the worse, his gait isn’t relaxed, or if he isn’t eating well, you should back off and find out what’s wrong. Your horse will drop any extra weight he is carrying during conditioning; however, increase his feed if he starts to lose too much weight. Offer favorite treats after conditioning. A treat does not necessarily have to be food; for example, a swim after a hot ride to cool yourself and your horse off is a refreshing reward. Keep a detailed journal while you are conditioning so you can keep close track of what is going on, as well as monitor the improvements in your horse’s fitness. When conditioning, offer your horse water as often as possible, and let him drink as much as he wants. Stopping at every water source and encouraging him to drink is good training. If you are working in hot and humid weather, you will want to put your horse on electrolytes, which are available in both pastes and powders, before each long ride during the last month of conditioning. In addition, you will want to put him on electrolytes the last week before the ride and keep him on them during and immediately after it. You can make or buy sponges to dip in the water to cool your horse off while you are stopped at a water source. If this is something new to your horse, make sure he becomes familiar with a sponge dropping into the water next to him during conditioning. This program can be adjusted, with limitations, to fit your schedule, and things may happen causing you to not be able to ride on a particular day. However, your horse needs at least one day’s rest between rides. In addition, make sure he gets no more than two days rest between short rides and at least two days rest after long rides. If you are not 100% sure that your horse is as fit as he can be, you might want to play it safe and decide not to compete. This program can also be modified for 50-mile (or longer) rides, as well as multi-day rides. For example, for a multi-day 25-mile ride, you may want to start conditioning a little earlier than recommended and add 2 miles to the short weekday rides. For 50-mile rides, you could keep the same schedule but just increase the mileages a bit. After you and your horse successfully complete many 25-30 mile rides, you may want to consider moving up to the 50-mile distance.
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WORLD OF HORSES CANCELLED LAST MINUTE DUE TO EHV-1 OUTBREAK By Paula Rodenas
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he Central Mass Horse Show Series (CMHSS) has reached its halfway point, as four of the seven events have now been completed. The Program Council Show took place on May 28, with a Camp Marshall Benefit Show on May 29, and the Gold Nugget Gallopers show on June 19. Each was blessed with great weather and had about 150 exhibitors. For the June show, there was a renovated secretary’s booth with real windows and a door. CMHSS thanks the Wachusett Wild Winnies 4-H Club and Judi Harrington for funding the renovation. It made a huge difference to those in the booth. At the May show, Heather Chmura and Mitos Allusion from High View Farm won the coveted Four Winds Gold Nugget Farm Equitation Classic. The Gallopers Horsemen’s Horsemen’s Yankee Pedlar Classic Yankee Pedlar Classic was won by Brittany Mayer winners Chesley and DZ Diver, also from High Chmura and Decker. View Farm. Katherine Stewart of Gold Nugget Farm was the Four Winds Farm Two Town Trotters 4-H Classic Equitation Classic winner. In the Tough-E-Nuf and Holiday Acres Walk Trot Classic, a cooler Classic winners Kira went home with Gail Bunch Benson and Nova and Doc’s County Butler of Scotia’s Miss Moose. Davis Farm. The Holiday Acres Hunter Challenge was won by Trisha Dunn and Prince
THE WORLD OF HORSES, scheduled for May 29 at Belmont Park, turned into a world of disappointment when the event had to be canceled at the eleventh hour. Participants were not informed beforehand that their horses needed a 72-hour health certificate to enter the grounds of the New York Racing Association. NYRA’s chief examining veterinarian, Dr. Anthony Verderosa, was unaware of the World of Horses until 3:00 p.m. on Friday, May 27. In light of the recent outbreak of Equine Herpes Virus (EHV-1), he enforced the need for the CVI, and it was too late for most owners and riders to make arrangements with their vets. Blame it on poor communication, but the end result was that all the hard work of the volunteers was for naught, and this annual highlight of Memorial Day weekend did not take place. EHV-1 was detected in several western states around May 18. It is a deadly and highly contagious virus for which there is no cure or vaccine. Infected horses usually become sick between two and
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who are, appropriately enough, from Holiday Acres. And in the newest classic, the Edmond Ahearn 18'' Equitation Classic, Taylor Fontaine of Four Winds Farm riding Paint By Numbers claimed victory. Those who competed on both May 28 and 29 were qualified to win double day-end awards. At the end of the weekend, Amanda Lord and Fancy Toes of Hunter Hill Stables won both Green Horse divisions and Hailey Chmura and Winlock’s Jose took all of the 12 & Over Day-End Awards home to Still River Farm. At the Gold Nugget Gallopers show, the Horsemen’s Yankee Pedlar Classic was won by Chesley Chmura and Decker of High View Farm. The Four Winds Farm Equitation Classic went to Kira Benson of Murdock Farm, who also won the Holiday Acres Hunter Challenge. In the Tough-E-Nuf Walk-Trot Classic, Hailey Chmura and Winlock’s Jose from Still River Stables took first place. The Two Town
Trotters 4-H Classic was won by Brianna Cloutier of Gold Nugget Farm, and Emily Chandley of Four Winds Farm took home the Edmund Ahearn 18'' Equitation Classic cooler. The All American Farm sponsored day-end award in the Color Breed division for June went to Brittany Mayer and DZ Diver of High View Farm. She was also the winner of the award at the Camp Marshall Benefit Show. At the Program Council Show, the award went to Katelyne McMillan and Samanna Sundee from Joseph’s Horse Farm. The next CMHSS show is August 28 with the final two days on September 24 and 25. Points are available at www.cmhss.net.
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that she was on the program as a performer. Lance was planning to make his debut at the World of Horses after having the fastest times for 2010 in the Islip Horsemen’s Association’s speed barrels, dash, keyhole, and pole bending events. He was also the 2010 overall high point reserve champion, behind Michelle. Lance’s horse, appropriately named Quick, would have been the oldest horse at Belmont that day at age 28. Other scheduled performers included Lorraine and Kaleigh Burke in a mother-daughter dressage exhibition, Cindy Laskow and her student samantha Renieris in a jumping demonstration,
continued from page 58 14 days, and symptoms may include fever, sneezing, staggering, and occasionally, neurological problems. the consequences can be severe. “EHV is a constant concern for horse owners and veterinarians,” said Dr. Verderosa. Among the disappointed riders were Michelle Manfrede and Lance Malone, who were supposed to perform gymkhana at the World of Horses for the first time this year. Michelle rode in the Parade of Breeds several times, but this was the first year
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their show jumping,” said Minikus. Scott Stewart of Flemington, N.J., rode his own Touchdown to the championship in Regular Conformation Hunters, accumulating enough points to also make Touchdown the Devon Hunter Grand Champion. “Winning at Devon never gets old,” said Stewart, who has also won the Devon Leading Hunter Rider title for an amazing nine years in a row. “Touchdown is really laid back and quiet,” he said. “He only started jumping last July. He’s so green he could be showing in pre-green. He’s gotten
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the only clean round to win the class. It was Kevin Babington of Gwynedd Valley, Pa., on Mark Q, who won the $100,000 Wells Fargo Grand Prix of Devon with a clean round in 46.927 seconds. “[Mark Q] is pretty new,” he said. “I got him in Florida. He’s an absolute fighter. It was fantastic to win here—every student I’ve ever given a lesson to was here.” Callan Solem of Chester Springs, Pa., and VDL Torlando were the only other pair with a clean round in the jump-off, finishing in second in 48.272. Minikus of Wellington, Fla., who just recovered from a bout with Legionaire’s Disease that left him weak after an extended stay in the hospital, was third. “What makes Devon special is the crowd, and the crowd that comes to Devon knows
aura Chapot of Neshanic Station, N.J., has made being Leading Open Jumper Rider at the Devon Horse Show and Country Fair into an annual affair. Chapot won two classes on Bradberry, adding a second, a third and a third in the bonus point $50,000 Stake on the final Saturday evening to take the Leading Open Jumper Rider title for the fourth time in six years, as well as giving Bradberry his second Open Jumper Championship in two years. “Bradberry loves this show,” said Chapot, who has won the Leading Rider title numerous times and has also ridden the Jumper Champion a number of times. “He loves the crowd. It’s always an honor to be Leading Rider here. It’s not easy to win. I was fortunate to have all my horses go well this week.” Todd Minikus on Pavarotti, who was last to go in the four-horse jump-off of the final $50,000 Idle Dice Open Jumper Stake, had
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Kevin Babington and Mark Q winning the $100,000 Wells Fargo Devon Grand Prix.
so much more consistent in the past few weeks.” Victoria Colvin of Loxahatchee, Fla., who trains with Stewart, rode Touchdown to the championship in Large Junior Hunters, 15 & Under. Colvin, who was named Best Child Rider on a Horse, also rode Sanzibar to the championship in Small Junior Hunters, 15 & Under, and won one of the equitation classes as well. Jenifer Alfano of Buffalo, N.Y., rode SBS Farms’ Jersey Boy to the High Performance Working Hunter Championship, was the Leading Lady Rider, and won the $25,000, two round, USHJA International Hunter Derby. Owned by Susie Schoellkopf’s SBS Farms of Buffalo, N.Y., this is the second year in a row that Jersey Boy won the Hunter Derby at Devon. “He was great today,” said Alfano after the Derby. “He made me nervous in the first round, because he felt frisky. But he was spectacular in the handy. He likes to win, and he intended to win today.” “It’s hard to win back to back Derbies,” said Schoellkopf. “But Jen’s such a great rider, and she knows her horses so well.” Brunello was second with 372 points, and Sailor’s Valentine, ridden by Holly Orlando, was third with 356. Hunt Tosh rode Cold Harbor to the Green Conformation tricolor and Good Humor to the Second Year Green title. Both horses are owned by Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Wheeler of Keswick, Va. John French of Rancho Santa Fe, Calif., rode Davlyn Farm’s Come Monday to the First Year Green Championship. Jane Gaston of The Plains, Va., rode her Lumiere to the Amateur Owner Hunter Championship, Over 35, and to the Devon Grand Amateur Owner Hunter Championship on the final Saturday, June 4. Gaston, who won three of the four over fences classes, also won the Leading Amateur Owner Hunter Rider title. “It’s a real reward to win here. If you’ve got
Devon Leading Hunter Rider Scott Stewart aboard Touchdown.
your name on a trophy here, Jacobs, who is in her fourth year of competing there. “Last year I won one class, and before that you’ve established yourself,” she said. Chris Richards of Arlington, Tenn., rode her got just one ribbon.” Tucker Johnson of Hobe Sound, Fla., won Foxtrot Echo to the championship in Adult the Championship Drive-off of the Carriage Amateur Jumpers. “She’s been great,” said Richards of Foxtrot Echo. Pleasure Drive with his four-in-hand team “Last night with the lights and the crowd, she loved attached to a Brewster Private Road Coach. Johnson said that he showed a tandem at it. I love the crowd because it gets her up.” Lucy Matz of Coatesville, Pa., rode her mother’s Devon in the 80s, but this is his first time showing here since then and his first with a Wise Guy to the Pony Jumper Championship. The daughter of Michael Matz, trainer of four-in-hand. For more information on the Devon Horse Barbaro and previously a top show jumping rider, and Dorothy (DD) Matz, also a top show jumping Show, visit www.thedevonhorseshow.org. rider, she not only took the championship but was also awarded ne Hors the Pony Jumper olid PiReady-to-usee Barns S Style Award. ~ Run-in Sheds ~ Stall Barns “Wise Guy is really fun, he likes to go fast,” said Matz, who was ~ Cal Built tough for horses l for F Oak Kickboards- standard riding at Devon for the REE q uote 25 year shingles- standard first time. “I learned ~ Dutch doors with chew guard- standard how to make good Customize with lots of options! turns (in the jump-off) by watching videos of Invest in your own barn! my mom and dad.” Charlotte Jacobs of East Aurora, N.Y., won the $15,000 Junior Jumper Classic on Karona V Schl’hof Ch on Saturday evening, ~ Stall Barns May 28, making her ~ Run-in Sheds mount the Junior ~ Double wide- enclosed Jumper Champion ~ Modular with hay loft and giving Jacobs the title of Leading Junior Jumper Rider. Hill View Jacobs had also Mini Barns Route 2 242 Middle Rd (Rte 9) won the Equitation Etna, Maine Sabattus, Maine Championship. Find out more at: 207-269-2800 207-375-8200 “I never imagined I would have a weekend www.HillViewMiniBarns.com like this at Devon,” said August 2011
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Tanheath Spring Hunter Pace a success despite dreary forecast submitted by melanie chase
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for riding. According to participant Mary Marks, the worst water crossing was where the foot bridge was, since she had to dismount and walk her new horse through it. The water was over her knees, soaked into her boots, and made her socks real squishy. The river, however, was no problem at all. Everyone had fun and seemed to enjoy the day. Tanheath heard great reports at the finish line—that’s what makes it all worth while— seeing smiles and hearing laughter at the end of a great ride. Each event requires much help and this event was no different. Tanheath would like to thank the following: Army Corps of Engineers, Susan Boone, Bill Wentworth, Susan Harvey, Xanadu and Isabella Caban, Gerry and his daughter Abby, Chris Munger, and Travis Chace. View the results from the 2011 Tanheath Spring Hunter Pace at www.pedlar.com.
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anheath Hunt Club hosted their first hunter pace of 2011 on June 12 at Hodges Village Dam in Oxford, Mass. The forecast included rain on the days leading up to the pace and on the actual date of the pace. But, as luck would have it, the weatherman was wrong and pace day turned out to be great for riding. It was nice and cool, with no bugs, lots of water obstacles, and good footing. The course was a bit different this year, with the start and finish in different places, and it included a lovely gallop through a semi-overgrown field along with some small, newly made natural jumps. A hunter pace requires lots of planning, time, and commitment from the organizers and volunteers. Thanks to the Army Corps of Engineers the location in Oxford has lovely trails, a pretty landscape, and lots of wildlife to view. The masters of Tanheath, Susan Boone and Bill Wentworth, rode the course early in May to check for trail work needed and to spot areas where natural jumps could be made. A couple of work parties were organized to clean trails and build jumps. Susan Harvey, Xanadu Caban, and her 3-year-old daughter with my dog Travis, the low riding Corgi, marched forth to clear paths and pursue jump building. Set up day was a wash out so to speak. The weather was not in the organizers’ favor and it rained the entire day while they marked the course and set up jumps. The Woodville Trailbusters 4-H group in Hopkinton, Mass., donated their portable cross-country jumps for the club to use which was a tremendous offer and greatly appreciated by the members. Everyone was wet, cold, and exhausted by the end of the day and hoping that on Sunday it would stop raining. By 4:00 a.m. on Sunday it was pouring, I still had to load up the car with the clipboards, timers, entries, pinnies, etc., and get all the road signs for directions to the parking area for trailers. I opened the gate at 8:00 a.m., with all volunteers arriving on time and ready for a busy day. The Army Corps told me that overnight we got a whopping 1.5 inches of new rain to add to the inch that fell Saturday during the day. All I could think of was how deep the river crossing would be that day. As luck would have it, the rain stopped. The temperature was cool enough to wear a fleece jacket so it kept the bugs at bay and it turned out to be perfect
Kaitlin Manning riding at the Tanheath Hunter Pace.
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Connecticut State 4-H Horse Program to host Joint trail ride with connecticut horse council by dr. Jenifer nadeau and Karin marquis
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he Connecticut State 4-H Horse Program and the Connecticut Horse Council are hosting a joint trail ride on Saturday, October 22, 2011 in Storrs, Conn. The trail ride will proceed at a leisurely pace with limited trotting or cantering (the group will go at the pace of the rider who is least comfortable) through the UConn Forest—up and down hills, over a few rocky areas, and across streams—hopefully there will be wildlife sightings and fall foliage. It is open to everyone including 4-H members of intermediate riding ability and their families. The ride will begin with a brief educational clinic. You must bring your own
horse, proof of negative Coggins within one year, proof of vaccination for equine rhinopneumonitis, and a three-day temperature log is required. While steady rain would cancel the event that day, there will be a rain date on Sunday, October 23. The cost is $20 per rider, and all proceeds benefit the Connecticut 4-H Horse Program. Participants can park their truck and trailer at the Horsebarn Hill Arena on Horse Barn Hill Road and across the street from it. The deadline for receipt of registration is October 19, 2011. More information and registration forms can be found at www.animalscience.uconn.edu/equine/ extension.
Tornadoes Touch Down in Mass. How local vets were ready, and How you can prepare your farm for tHe future
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any of the downed trees are cut up and stacked along roadsides, and the downed wires coiled up and disconnected. The battered homes and barns are being boarded up or torn down, and state officials are now reporting both the bright spots and the gaps in disaster preparation, just in time for the start of hurricane season, with several major storm events expected between now and the end of September. On June 1, with little to no warning for those not listening to the TV or radio throughout the day, multiple tornadoes touched down in western and central Massachusetts, killing three people, and one horse, according to state officials. Thunderstorm watches and warnings had been posted in the morning, but by mid-afternoon, those listening to news updates learned that tornado watches and warnings were in place for western and south central Massachusetts. When the tornadoes touched down, the winds ripped bark from the trees, brought down wires and
roofs, and flattened buildings in their paths. Yet, just yards away, the destruction ranged from a few branches down to no damage at all. In seconds, according to horse owners who weathered the storms from basements, closets and closed up grain rooms, the devastation was done. More than 200 people were injured when hundreds of buildings, including homes and barns, were destroyed in the hardest hit areas of West Springfield, Brimfield, and Monson. In Brimfield, when Joann Kass, Steven Bush, their 17-year-old grandson, and three dogs climbed out of their basement an estimated 90 seconds after the storm hit, they found their house gone and their eight-stall barn flattened into a pile of rubble. Dakota, a 19-year-old Quarter Horse was dead in the yard, struck by his own horse trailer that had been parked on the other side of the property. The two remaining horses— Cajun, a Paint, and Mouse, a gray Quarter Horse, as well as Dragon Fly, a pony, were injured and left without a barn. Cajun was
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transported to Tufts Large Animal Hospital in Grafton, Mass., and the other two animals were taken to a family member’s farm out of the stricken area. As this issue went to press, a spokesman for Tufts Veterinary Hospital said Cajun was expected to be discharged within a few days to a veterinary lay-up facility in Sturbridge, Mass., to continue his recovery after undergoing three surgeries for a coffin bone impaled by a piece of wood. All of the costs of Cajun’s care at Tufts have been met by donations and by a special fund at the hospital for emergencies like his. According to Michael Cahill, the director continued on page 66
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of Animal Health for the Massachusetts Department of Agriculture Resources, the tornadoes highlighted the readiness of the animal emergency management plans the state has in place, and also showed the gaps. “When there is an emergency like this, horse owners and others need to have some kind of a plan of their own in place, and from what we saw, a lot of them do. When that plan fails or if the owner or barn manager is overwhelmed by the disaster, then they need to call their local emergency management contact person—usually that’s their town fire chief. That starts to kick the state plans in motion, and problems are either handled right away or the request is moved up the ladder within the state Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA). The agency coordinates services across all impacted areas, based on requests from the field from their bunker in Framingham, Mass. “In the case of emergencies involving animals, it is referred to the State Vet, Lorraine O’Connor, who deploys the necessary resources to evacuate injured animals, provide emergency animal food and water, and to conduct wellness
checks on known barns and commercial animal operations,” Cahill said. When the tornadoes hit, area horse owners and trainers alike scrambled for cover, according to Brimfield Vet Bonnie Smith, who was called in by the state vet’s office to provide lists of large animal owners to volunteers from the Animal Rescue League of Boston who went door to door in teams to check on owners and animals. At Fairview Farm, just down the road from the worst hit areas, trainer Janet King had been teaching a lesson to 10- and 11-year-old students in the indoor arena, and student Aliya Corkery, 14, was at the farm taking care of her horse. “The sky got dark, then hail came down and then the wind started to suck the leaves straight up into the air,” King recalled a few days after the incident. She got the students and other barn employees into a windowless grain room where they rode out the storm. “The arena roof lifted way off the corners and cars rose about a foot off the ground in the parking lot,” said Fairview Farm owner Krystine O’Connor. In the end, the roof and the cars dropped back to where they belonged, and only a few trees came down, but, O’Connor said, “the power was out and that meant the water pumps were out too.” To cope, O’Connor had to keep running out for fuel for the generator to
water the 30 horses and a peacock at her farm. According to Smith, who worked with Lorraine O’Connor’s office and MEMA to conduct wellness visits at area farms, and to help refer requests for help to the state, all horse owners should have a basic emergency plan including animal first aid supplies, some nonflammable light sources, a generator or portable power box, and some emergency phone numbers or other area and out of the area contacts for help. “You should be sure the fire chief in your town knows where your farm is, and how many horses or other animals you have there.” In tornadoes and other severe storms, Smith recommends turning horses out in their fields, provided they are not close to the roads and major power lines, because the animals have a better chance of riding out the storm than they do in a barn where they can’t get out of the way.” “The most important thing though is for the horse owners to be calm,” she said. “Animals pick up on panic and that can make a bad situation worse. Being in charge gives them confidence, and it can be the biggest help you have when disaster strikes.” For more information on how to better prepare yourself in a natural disaster, visit www. pedlar.com.
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t was perfect riding weather over the June Ken Meisler, Congelosi 4-5 weekend—not too hot, with a pleasant Trailer Sales (Youth Day-End dry breeze. Competitors and spectators Hunter alike enjoyed the broad selection of events class), and Hackett of the Woodstock Riding Club’s (WRC’s) open Farm Supply (Open show held in Woodstock, N.Y. Exhibitors came Model Pony and Open from many neighboring counties—Sullivan, Model Horse events). Woodstock Riding Greene, Dutchess, and Orange—as well as from Club is the area’s Ulster County and the New York City area. Participants ranged from well seasoned premier horse riding veterans to newcomers only 2∂ years old. club, catering to all Open Model Horse class participants awaiting the results. “This is a family friendly club, so our shows often have a comfortable feel about them. But at the same time, we offer serious competitive classes for participants who want to show and improve their skills for future events here and elsewhere,” says Hannah Moskowitz, WRC President. “We try to provide a comfortable environment for novice competitors and seasoned exhibitors alike,” added Roberta Jackson, WRC secretary and owner of Green Heron Farm in Woodstock. “WRC has classes offering everything from Leadline and Leadline Trail through Ken Meisler driving his Morgan gelding MacHenry A beginner rider competing in the Youth Hunter Open Horsemanship and Open Davinci. class. Hunter Over Fences, as well as local equine enthusiasts and sympathizers. maintained its family-oriented feeling of several driving classes.” Events were divided into two days—with Totally run by volunteers, it holds monthly camaraderie, hard work, and play. For informawestern and driving on Saturday, June 4 and shows throughout spring, summer and fall on tion about the club and future shows, call English and Hunter on Sunday, June 5. Saturday its beautiful 19-acre grounds in the heart of 845-657-8005 or email woodstockridingclub@ also saw the popular Gambler’s Choice event Woodstock, N.Y. Founded in 1947, it has yahoo.com. where participants chose their obstacles in the specially designed trail arena. Many riders participated in a single class of events, while others competed in almost everything—western, English, hunter, equitation, pleasure, adult, Novice, and trail. Members raiSeS over $8,200 to benefit the MSPca at nevinS farM of local stables, such as Green Heron Farm, Willow Creek Farm, Blue Ribbon Farm & he MSPCA’s Horses Helping photographer Vanessa Wright Capone, who Academy, Hyde Locke Stables, as well as indeHorses Spring Trail Ride at Great is donating 25% of photograph sales from pendent horse owners, had their horses strut Brook Farm in Carlisle, Mass., the event to the Equine Center. their stuff. Some participants were experiencing All of the riders were drawn to the held on Sunday, June 12, raised their very first show. Others, including 8-yearover $8,200 in much needed funds for the event to help horses that are in need, old Esme Waldmann and her pony Justin, were Equine Center at Nevins Farm. Despite and many collected pledges in advance to already quite seasoned. the morning rain, the third annual trail support the cause. There were a number “This is a very friendly event,” said show ride drew over 40 riders and horses, along of MSPCA Alumni horses who have judge Wendy Soucy, who has taught in with a few hearty walkers and their dogs. been adopted from the Equine Center the equine program in the State University of Participating in the ride were three of the that returned to help other horses still New York system, and worked with experts MSPCA’s horses that are currently available waiting for a second chance. Melissa such as Sally Swift and former Olympian for adoption, Monty, Costner, and Stormy. Ghareeb, manager of the MSPCA Equine Denny Emerson. The ride was captured in time by equine continued on page 68 The club thanks its show sponsors, including
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news in the region years of record equine surrenders, including a staggering 76 in 2010. Ghareeb expects that 2011 will bring a fourth year of records, noting that they have already taken in 50 horses since the start of the year, and calls continue to come in from desperate owners. Currently, the MSPCA at Nevins Farm has over 40 horses available for adoption, with a wide range of abilities and needs. In addition to adoptive homes, the Equine Center MSPCA staff member Kathryn Poltak enjoys the ride with Lisa Canavan MacMillen rides Stormy, who is also is also seeking potential Monty, a horse available for adoption. available for adoption. foster homes to provide agencies, the MSPCA is dependent on dona- training for horses in their care to enhance their Horses Helping Horses Trail Ride tions from individuals and from our special adoption ability. For more information on the continued from page 67 events like the Spring Trail Ride to care for adoption process or to view available horses, visit www.mspca.org/nevins, or call 978-687& Farm Animal Center, said, “We’re thrilled our animals.” The MSPCA at Nevins Farm is the only open 7453 x 6113. Contributions to the Equine that so many people care enough to help. These horses and their owners are helping admission animal care and adoption center for Center may be donated online at www.mspca. to change the lives of many more, and we horses and farm animals in the region, and has org/nevins or mailed to the MSPCA’s are grateful for their support. As a nonprofit been greatly impacted by the tough economy. Equine Center, 400 Broadway, Methuen, without any support from state or federal The organization has experienced three straight MA 01844.
Windrush Farm Family Festival raises $5,000 for riders with disabilities
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indrush Farm in North Andover, Mass., and Boxford, Mass., hosted its annual Family Festival on Saturday, June 4, 2011. The Festival was sponsored by Dole and Bailey of Woburn, Mass. All proceeds from the event benefit the riders with disabilities programs at Windrush Farm. Additional food was provided by Kelly’s Roastbeef, Smolack Farm, and Winfrey’s Fudge. Six hundred old and new friends attended the Festival. Children and their families had the opportunity to partake in a pony ride, play games, make arts and crafts, ride through the woods on a hayride, enjoy delicious food, and listen to live music. More than 75 volunteers donated their time to make the event a success. Gumper and Rosie the clowns entertained children by creating balloon animals. Next to Gumper and Rosie was Windrush Farm’s mechanical pony, Butterscotch. Children were allowed to pet Butterscotch and the pony interacted with them by moving his head in response to their giggling voices. The 68
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kids were able to feed him a toy carrot while the pony whinnied with appreciation. Parents and others were able to relax and listen to live music provided throughout the day by three different bands: Jon Stone, Mollie’s Misfits, and Deep Hole Road. All About Fun, in Groveland provided a moon bounce which offered hours of fun for the children. Sofia and Olivia Nieves, two 11-year-olds from Middleton, Mass., sold homemade jewelry to attendees as well. Raffle tickets were also sold throughout the day. Anne Marie Eugley of Danvers was the winner of the $1,000 prize. “Family Festival is an amazing opportunity for us to invite the local communities to see what it is that we do, what we’re really all about,” says Amanda Carey Hogan, Executive Director. “We are very grateful to those who contribute to our organization and help make these lifechanging programs possible.” For more information on Windrush Farm, visit www.windrushfarm.org.
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n June 5, nearly 200 riders enjoyed a beautiful spring morning and afternoon at the Fourth Annual Massachusetts Ride for the Ribbon. Though the event name changed, it was still the same great cause with riders gathering in honor and in memory of the women (and men) in their lives that have battled breast cancer. The Massachusetts Ride for the Ribbon is an event that fuels the fire for a brighter, more educated, cancer-free future. Participants from throughout the state gathered their Karen Valente and Magic show their support by equine companions for a 10-mile trail ride wearing pink. through the woods and dirt roads near Felton Ribbon President. “This is significant because Field in Barre, Mass. This year’s official equestrian event has raised it means that we are reaching more and more over $90,000, thanks to the exhausting fundraising people with our message and our mission.” “Reaching more people means growing our efforts of the participants. In just four short years, the dollars raised by this event have totaled approx- event, and that means more money for the imately $350,000 in support of the Massachusetts cause,” she added. “The potential of this event is limitless.” Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure. It was truly inspiring to witness the collab“This year, over half of our riders were new,” said Lysa Wilkins, Massachusetts Ride for the orative efforts of so many individuals for
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such a pure, rewarding cause that celebrates Massachusetts’ breast cancer survivors, supports those who are currently fighting, and remembers those we have lost. Funds raised by this ride help to carry out the Susan G. Komen for the Cure promise: to save lives and end breast cancer forever by empowering people, ensuring quality care for all, and energizing science to find the cures. The ride is dedicated to every woman 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 more information on Massachusetts Ride for the Ribbon, visit www.rideforthe ribbonma.org.
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five percent of that, or $34,500, stayed right in the region and went to breast cancer education, screening, and treatment. The remaining 25% went to Komen’s research program. We’re upping this year’s registration cap to 150, and we may go as high as 200 if the interest is there.” Each of the 95 ride participants committed to raise and donate a minimum of $250, as will be the case this year. All riders met the goal, most exceeded the goal and one, Colleen Hubbard of Walpole, N.H., went above and beyond with her field-topping $2,053, which she raised in honor of her mom, a breast cancer survivor. Riders were also encouraged to “Pink Their Rides.” Most exuberant of all was Alysha LaFlam, from Charlestown, N.H., who rode alongside her mother, Tina LaFlam, another breast cancer survivor. Alysha’s mount was named Pinkest Horse. Registration is open through October 5, but given last year’s sell-out, riders are encouraged to register early. Complete ride requirements and registration forms are available online at www.
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he Vermont-New Hampshire Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure—which puts on the Race for the Cure—holds its second annual equine themed fundraising event, the Ride for the Cure, on Monday, October 10, 2011. It will be hosted by the Green Mountain Horse Association (GMHA) in South Woodstock, Vt. The Ride, which will traverse 10 miles of forested trails maintained by GMHA and private landowners, will leave from (and return to) GMHA’s extraordinary facility starting at 9:30 a.m. Over the course of the day, riders will travel through some of the most beautiful country in central Vermont during the peak of the state’s legendary fall foliage season. “Last year’s Ride was our first, so we capped participation at 100 riders,” says Lois Steele Whidden, Ride Chair and two-time breast cancer survivor. “The results were tremendous, honestly. We had 95 riders when all was said and done, and raised upwards of $46,000. Seventy-
(L-R) Karen Buffum riding Nova and Katelynn Matteson riding Merlin at the Ride in 2010.
komenvtnh.org. Learn more about the Ride’s host and Presenting Sponsor, the Green Mountain Horse Association, at www.gmhainc.org. For more information about Susan G. Komen for the Cure, breast health or breast cancer, visit www.komen.org or call 1-877 GO KOMEN. August 2011
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his year’s Belmont Stakes was run under adverse conditions with intermittent rain showers and sloppy track conditions. Nonetheless, over 55,000 fans showed up to see the rematch between Kentucky Derby winner Animal Kingdom and Preakness winner Shackleford. The 1.5-mile Belmont Stakes is the final jewel in the Triple Crown of Thoroughbred racing and due to its demanding distance is frequently billed as the test of champions. A full field of 12 lined up for the race and favoritism went to Animal Kingdom. The son of Leroixdesanimeaux had won the Derby, finished second by a half-length to Shackleford in the Preakness, and had never been worse than second in his career. In addition, Animal Kingdom has a pedigree that is loaded with stamina influences and is trained by Graham
Jose Valdiva Jr. riding Ruler on Ice to the win at the 2011 Belmont Stakes.
Motiion. Motiion learned his skills under the tutelage of steeplechase trainer Jonathan Sheppard, so he knows how to get a horse to go long. Animal Kingdom drew Post 9 and would be ridden again by John Velasquez.
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network of grassy trails that eventually led to the Cobble Stone Bridge near Jordan Pond House. After riding and driving, there was plenty to do. There were spectacular hiking trails, beaches to visit or a trip into Bar Harbor to see the sights available. There was simply no shortage of fun things to do after the ride or drive. This year, for the first time, some people took a guided bridge tour via Carriages of Acadia. On this tour, members visited five historical bridges and learned many interesting and little known facts about each of them. The tour guide, Katie, was entertaining and knowledgeable and she made it fun. Also on the agenda was a trip to Thurston’s Lobster Pound in Tremont. It is far off the beaten path, tucked into a little working man’s harbor full of local people. There is nothing quite like lobster on the water in Maine. Also a trip to Jordan Pond House for popovers was fun and delicious. It’s truly one of the “must do’s” while in Acadia. The new managers of Wildwood Stables, a.k.a. Carriages of Acadia, Mike Carpenter and his
daughter Emily Carpenter are doing a super job in their third year. Thanks to their efforts, Wildwood is a relaxed and friendly place to be. The staff is very welcoming and helpful. The carriage roads in Acadia National Park are truly a national treasure. If you have not been with your horse you really should plan to. For more information about Granite State Carriage Association, visit www.equinesite. net/gsca/.
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remainder of the field spread out behind the early contingent. However, all was not well with Animal Kingdom. Long shot Isn’t He Perfect, ridden by Rajiv Maragh out of post 11, veered in sharply at the break. In doing so, the colt knocked Mucho Macho Man off stride as he came out of post 10. In turn, Mucho Macho Man knocked Animal Kingdom off stride. Animal Kingdom stumbled and jockey John Velasquez somehow managed to stay on despite losing an iron. The mishap caused Animal Kingdom to fall far back in the field and he trailed down the backstretch as Velasquez tried to get him back together. Shackleford continued to maintain his position in front with the order of the top three not changing much down the long Belmont backstretch. Approaching the far turn, Animal Kingdom and Brilliant Speed began to close from their positions near the back of the pack. Animal Kingdom demonstrated a tremendous burst of speed as he made his way around the turn and Brilliant Speed appeared to have the same momentum. Shackleford still maintained a slight lead into the stretch but it would not last. The distance proved too demanding and the chestnut son of Forestry began to back
up. Long shot, Ruler on Ice at 31-1, took over the lead with Stay Thirsty at his throatlatch. It appeared both would succumb to the onslaught of Brilliant Speed and Animal Kingdom but after their strong rallies, both colts began to sputter in midstretch. Ruler on Ice and Stay Thirsty battled to the wire with Ruler on Ice lasting by a neck. Stay Thirsty was in front of third place Brilliant Speed by two lengths and Nehro got up for fourth. Shackleford ended up fifth with Animal Kingdom sixth. Ruler on Ice had been third in the Sunland Derby. Trainer Kelly Breen added blinkers for the Belmont Stakes, which obviously made the colt by Roman Ruler more focused—the proof was in the results. Stay Thirsty, who had run dismally in the Derby, is owned by Mike Repole and trained by Todd Pletcher. The stamina in his pedigree surfaced in the Belmont Stakes, as he is by Bernardini. After Belmont, it was determined that Animal Kingdom had incurred a slight fracture to his hock in the bumping out of the starting gate. The colt will require several weeks to recover and will be pointed to a late summer campaign. For more information on the Belmont Stakes, visit www.belmontstakes.com.
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well suited for the 1.5 miles. Shackleford, the third choice in the wagering based on his Preakness victory, figured to set the pace. If he was allowed to go easy early, the thinking was that he would be able to last the entire distance. Others in the field that drew support included Derby third place finisher Mucho Macho Man. The son of Macho Again had a rough trip in the Preakness but always seemed to give it his best shot. Master of Hounds had rallied for fifth in Derby and was once again flown in from England to contest the Belmont. Many fans felt he would run even better at the Belmont distance. Brilliant Speed has a strong closing kick as he demonstrated with his score in the Bluegrass Stakes at Keeneland and with his rally in the Derby. His odds of 10-1 were much lower than they had been in either of those races. As expected, Shackleford took flight out of the gate and would lead the field into the clubhouse turn. Long shots, Stay Thirsty and Ruler on Ice, raced in second and third as the 72
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Gerl’s latest project was the house that he completed in the spring of 2010. By then, his family had grown to include twin girls, Katie and Phoebe. George and his wife Elizabeth are expecting a boy this summer. Sweetwater runs eight CHSA, Connecticut Hunter Jumper Association (CHJA), New England Horsemen’s Council (NEHC), and select United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) rated horse shows each year. The Gerls travel to many local and away shows including Ocala every winter. Sweetwater also offers lesson programs, training, boarding, and sales. Gerl started riding at the age of nine after he went on a trail ride while on vacation. Because he was so young, he rode with his father. The horse spooked, his dad fell off, he stayed on, and he loved it ever since! He had only taken a few lessons when he got his first pony, Cocoabutter, who was very green at the time. They learned together, which is something that we would never recommend. But his parents didn’t know horses back then, and he just wanted a pony. Somehow, it worked out well for them, and they were very successful together. Gerl rode and showed extensively as a young boy, truly excelling in the jumper ring. He remembers trail riding on the land that would later become Sweetwater Farm. Then he took a break from horses to play high school and college football. In college, Gerl got back into riding and ended up The jumper ring at Sweetwater farm. teaching horsemanship
n the 1930s and 40s the land that is now Sweetwater Farm in Clinton, Conn., had been stocked with wild animals for people to hunt. In the 60s and up until 1976, the only animals on the farm were buffalo. During that time period, the owner was getting older and not maintaining the fences and the buffalo were continually getting loose. George Gerl grew up in town and remembers sneaking out of class in high school to try to find the buffalo that the police were looking for in the woods behind the school. Several of them were hunted down in surrounding towns and some were tranquilized and sent to game preserves. Gerl later purchased the 30-acre land parcel in October, 1990. When he bought the land there was nothing on it except the little farm house and a few rundown sheds. There was no usable fencing and most of the land was overgrown. Fortunately, Gerl is a third generation builder. He began construction on the barn in the spring of 1991, and has never stopped making improvements and working on the landscape. Now the farm has 34 stalls, two all-weather outdoor rings, a grass hunt course, and a 100' by 200' indoor arena. Over the years, the farm has grown from having a tent for spectators at shows and lessons to a gazebo, and has added a two-story judge’s stand between the show rings. Gerl tries to have something newer or better each year.
classes at Springfield College while he was a student there. Sweetwater had several riders competing in CHSA Finals in 2010 including Sara Popolizio on Lucky Sundae and Charlotte Limosani on Galileo, both in pleasure classes. Erin Featherstone rode Most Wanted in the Pre-Children’s Medal class. Beverly Banerji took part in the Lead Rein Demonstration class in the Finals—she also got a Year-End Award in Lead Rein at the CHSA Annual Banquet. All of these riders were on horses owned by Sweetwater. Gerl and his wife also do all the instructing. In USEF Zone 1 2010 competition, Sweetwater’s “Uptown Girl” was reserve champion in Pre-green Hunters, and Seventh Son pinned seventh place for Pre-green Hunters; both horses were ridden by Gerl. As a final note, Gerl eventually managed to find Cocoabutter as an older pony, and brought her back to Sweetwater so that she could retire at the farm. For more information on Sweetwater Farm, visit sweetwaterct.typepad.com. For more information on the Connecticut Horse Shows Association, visit www.chsaonline.com.
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Newport Polo Club and Byfield Polo Club compete in the 2010 Polo in the Country match.
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olo in the Country—a favorite of riders and community spectators throughout the MetroWest and southeastern areas of Massachusetts—returns on September 18, at the Norfolk Hunt Steeplechase Course, 240 North Street, Medfield, Mass. Proceeds from the event will be used to preserve and protect recreational space. Following the past eight years of the successful reintroduction of polo to the MetroWest suburbs—after an absence of over 80 years—Polo in the Country will feature a match between the Newport Polo Club and the Byfield Polo Club. The festive family event is chaired by Norfolk Hunt Club member, Greg Sandomirsky. It is open to the public and will include: Newport Polo Club vs. Byfield Polo Club; a parade of Norfolk Hounds; a meet and greet and petting of the hounds for children; pony rides for children and face painting for people of all ages throughout the afternoon; an exhibition by the Barnstable Barn Burners Precision Equestrian Drill Team; the Best Tailgate Contest, including prizes for first, second, and third place; a musical freestyle dressage exhibition by Olympic gold medalist and Dover resident Dorothy Morkis; and a candy toss for children at the conclusion of the match. In 2010, Polo in the Country had the largest crowd of spectators ever. The Best Tailgate Contest proved to be highly competitive, with outsized spreads of food, creative themes, coordinated costumes, and décor. Food, beverages, and ice cream will also be available on the grounds for
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those who simply want to tote a chair or blanket. Preferred seating under a tent (patrons are encouraged to bring their own food and drink) is available by reservation only for $25 per seat or $200 per table of eight and includes preferred parking. Reserved fieldside tailgate spots are $75 per car. The driver and guests pay general admission. General admission is $10 per adult, $5 per child, and includes free parking. General admission spectators are encouraged to bring their own chairs. Spectators are encouraged to reserve tickets early, as tailgate spots and preferred seating sell out quickly. For reservations, information, and advance tickets, visit www.norfolkhuntpolo.com.
Norfolk Hunt Horse Show Draws Record Number of Competitors
The 101st Annual Norfolk Hunt Horse Show was a tremendous success. Held under gorgeous blue skies over Memorial Day weekend, hundreds of amateur and professional riders turned out at the Norfolk Hunt Steeplechase Course to compete in a variety of classes for every horse and rider. The show was chaired by the team of Norfolk Hunt member Catherine Kennedy and her husband, trainer Cormac Kennedy, of Mor Linn Farm in Walpole, Mass. Some of the show’s highlights included the second annual $2,500 Norfolk Hunt Hunter Derby sponsored by Louisburg Farm. For the second year in a row, Cyndy Van der Meer took top honors, this year aboard Equador. In the
Gaelen Canning and Slocum took first place in Beginner Novice Super Seniors at the Norfolk Hunt Derby Cross.
$1,500, 3'6'' Dover Saddlery Jumper Classic, Alexa Riccio brought home the blue ribbon aboard Filthy Lucre. Maggie Alexander and Rock the Ark won the $1,000 3'3'' Smartpak Jumper Classic. The $500 3' Mor Linn Farm Jumper Classic was won by Norfolk Hunt Club member Lucy Hemenway, on her horse Augustus. The children’s classes were more popular than ever, with parents, trainers, and beaming young riders filling the rings all day. The Norfolk Hunt Club looks forward to continuing the tradition next year, featuring great prize money, a big selection of opportunity classes for young riders, and the popular new ring layout.
First-Ever Derby Cross a Big Hit
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september 11: The Strain Family Horse Farm will again host their annual trail ride in Granby, Conn. This slow three-hour ride will include road and water crossings. There will be coffee and doughnuts served prior to the ride and a fried chicken luncheon with dessert and beverage will be available after the ride. The cost is $8. It is recommended that you bring a chair for relaxing after the ride while enjoying your meal. For reservations contact Bill or Sandy Strain at 860-653-3275. In observation of the 10th anniversary of September 11, don’t forget to wear your red, white, and blue. september 17, 18: A Memorial Trail Ride will be held at Camp Boardman. This is also the last official lot holding weekend. Contact Louie and Lisa Fox at 413-258-4907 for details and times. september 25: The Larkin State Bridle Trail Ride will be held in Oxford, Conn., and will be hosted by Karen Dilger. The ride will start at 11:00 a.m. Contact Karen at 203-723-1566 for the exact starting location and other details. As always, I am still waiting for people to send me some news! If you got a new horse, are selling a horse, got a new trailer, etc., please let me know. I’d like to personally thank Patti C., for selling me her old camper, since she finally found a new/used one (mine died a sad camper death after the horrible winter), and would also like to thank Stephanie D., for offering to help with our annual Barbecue and Auction weekend. I also have a very sad piece of news to share. Longtime CTRA member Jim Wheeler, husband to Brenda (also a member), passed away from cancer on June 16. Donations can be made in his memory to Old Hemlock Cemetary c/o Mrs. Rujo Moore, 135 Smith Hill Rd, Winsted, CT 06098. On a more personal note, always be sure to take the time to connect with old friends before you can’t anymore. I’ve driven by Jim’s road many times, but never got a chance to stop by and visit—although I thought about it a lot, real life got in the way and so I put it off. The last time he stopped by we laughed and joked, even though he knew his cancer was back. He was always one for a good joke. My husband, Rick, my son Bud, and myself will all miss Jim’s smile and wicked sense of humor, and most of all, his friendship.
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irst off, I hope everyone has been able to get out and ride over the last couple of months. Our second meeting of the year was held on Saturday, May 27 at Camp Boardman immediately following the potluck supper. According to my sign-up sheet there were 20 members attending, but I know there were more people there that just didn’t sign in. Items discussed at the meeting included whether the club should put together a website so more people can find us and see what we’re all about, the fly predators that were purchased for the season and used already at camp, painting the upper level bathrooms at camp, inquiring about whether we could possibly create a few new trails in Mohawk, and Karen Dilger’s horse, Bobby, an Appaloosa, that is for sale. The following is a list of rides for August throughout the rest of the year: august 13, 14: Connecticut Trail Riders Association will be holding its annual Barbecue and Auction. There will be a direct mailing on this, as I am still working out the details. august 21: There will be a Scavenger Hunt Ride from Camp Boardman starting at 10:00 a.m. The ride is hosted by Carrie Torsiello, who can be reached at 860-379-2880 and Fred Pokrinchak, who can be reached at 860-868-2901 for further information. august 27, 28: A White Memorial Ride will be held. The actual ride will be on Sunday, August 28 at 10:00 a.m. at Berkshire Livery Stables in Morris, Conn. Rough camping is available if riders want to arrive on Saturday and have a cookout and campfire. Please contact me at 860-309-4507 or johwye98@yahoo.com for reservations. Stalls and paddocks will be available so your horses can relax too. september 2-5: An official lot holding camping weekend will be held at Camp Boardman. On Saturday, there will be a Turkey Hunt Ride for Kids. For more information on the hunt ride, contact Ann Dominick at 352-208-1809. Our annual spaghetti supper will be hosted by Louie Fox and Fran Torsiello (details will be direct mailed) at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday. On Sunday, there will be a pancake breakfast from 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. The Adult Turkey Hunt Ride will be held at 11:00 a.m. On Monday, there will be another breakfast if there are supplies left over.
Dominic Cammarata and Carolyn Regan were second place winners at the Field Hunter Show.
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Steeplechase Course, was well received by the large group of riders who participated.The inviting courses— Elementary, Beginner Novice, and Novice—designed by USEA Technical Delegate Jim Gornall, and built with help from longstanding Norfolk member Patrick Keane, were a hit with competitors. For many horse and rider teams, the event was their first Derby Cross competition. All commented on the friendly schooling atmosphere, and the beautiful rolling courses, which presented challenges on all levels. A large number of eventers competed, enjoying the thrill of cross-country, combined with the precision of show jumping, all in one course. Norfolk Hunt Club member and event rider Erica Foley, chaired the event. Division winners included: Lindsay Domijan in Elementary Junior Teams; Carolyn Pope, Laurian Pope, and Kevin McGrath in Novice Adult Teams; Owen Hughes, Gaelen Canning, and Carolyn Regan in Novice Senior Teams; Jesse Ebzery in Novice Juniors; Kevin McGrath in Novice Adults; Lucy Hemenway in Novice Seniors; Nicole Parker in Beginner Novice Juniors; Ed Barry in Beginner Novice Adults; Joyce Chapman in Beginner Novice Seniors; Gaelen Canning in Beginner Novice Super Seniors; Jessica Macho in Elementary Adults; and Prudence Calise in Elementary Seniors.
Field Hunter Show Continues Tradition
On Monday, May 30, the Norfolk Hunt Field Hunter Show, chaired by Norfolk Hunt Club member and trainer Charlotte McEnroe, featured multiple flat and jumping classes designed to showcase field hunters in a traditional foxhunting atmosphere. Riders braved temperatures in the mid 90s as they competed their perfectly turned out horses and enjoyed new challenges in classes which featured a lead-over, hold hard and gone-away. The course, designed by McEnroe and built by Patrick Keane, utilized some of the fences from the Derby Cross held the day before, combined with many of the classic obstacles jumped by members of the Norfolk Hunt when foxhunting season is in full swing.
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ummer has arrived and West Greenwich Horseman’s Association has been busy with great rides. On May 29, Ida Sweet held her annual May Brunch Ride at Goddard Park in East Greenwich, R.I. Over 84 riders came to feast on her famous stuffed French toast and other goodies. The weather was perfect. My husband Joel chose this to be his first ever WGHA ride. He and his new horse, Pie, did great. On June 4, trailers started rolling into the Horsemen’s area in Escoheag, R.I., for Cowboy Up There was a raffle table filled with prizes at the May Weekend. They started arriving Brunch Ride. early Friday and kept coming until Saturday morning. Camping out with all was marked by Lory and the second loop the girls was fun and we sat around the by Jen. The NEATO ride was a benefit for campfire eating birthday cake and telling the Alzheimer Fund and was called Miles horse stories. Happy birthday to Eva Platt for Memories. Lory made sure we had plenty to eat—she and Tucker! Lory Walsh hosts this annual event and she and Ida Sweet made sandwiches for lunch and always does a great job. This year she shared dinner. Also, Lory hired Larry and Tara Fortin her weekend of Cowboy Up with another local to put on a pig roast. For more information on the West riding group, the New England Arabian Trail Organization (NEATO). Lory and Jenn Coffey Greenwich Horseman’s Association, and of NEATO combined two rides with a total for a list of all upcoming rides, please visit of 24 miles. The first loop of the ride www.orgsites.com/ri/wgha.
he constant mist and rain that occurred in June couldn’t deter our dedicated Yankee Walker club members. They have been venturing out to promote the diversity of Tennessee Walking Horses in every direction. It has been a busy summer for those who enjoy the glide ride in multiple disciplines including trail, saddle seat and dressage. Our Vice President Loren Stevens and her daughter Alexia are attending the Carriage Town Horse Show Series in Amesbury, Mass., riding their mare Ebony’s Classical Genius, a.k.a “Classy” in the Plantation Two-Gait competition Youth and Adult divisions. They join several other Walking Horse owners: Steve Tillotson, Lynn Priest, Becky Kalagher, and Kathleen Richards to make an impressive turnout for our beloved breed. Thank you all for your hard work and dedication in promoting them. In May, Lynn McLaughlin, Ali Kenyon, and Jen Johns attended the NEA Sidesaddle Association’s Spring Clinic hosted by Sue Taltson at Lepore Farm in Lincoln, R.I. Each year these talented ladies attend clinics and parades and ride for us at Equine Affaire to promote the elegant art of sidesaddle on the Tennessee Walking Horse. We appreciate their investment and dedication to our breed and the costumes are an added bonus! Johns and Julie Dillon are also attending the Open Dressage and Combined Show Series offered by Oak Rise Farm, MRF Dressage and Southern New Hampshire Dressage and Combined Training Association (SNHDCTA). Johns and Ranger are competing at Intro Level and Dillon and Levi are riding in Training and First Level. It is an exciting time for gaited dressage as we progress, improve our skills, and increase our scores throughout the summer. Regional Representative Chris Erinakes attended the May Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders’ and Exhibitors’ Association (TWHBEA) Directors Meeting and reported that our TWHBEA sponsorship for the 2011 Equine Affaire Breed Booth is secured. Chris is arranging to obtain flat-shod training videos continued on page 80 August 2011
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Stall. Demonstration riders and participants must contact Julie Dillon at horsefeathersnh@ comcast.net. Planning for mounted practice times and locations starts this month and will be determined by our group members’ availability. Though we are all busy and very geographically diverse, group practice attendance is mandatory for demonstration participation and to ensure a polished performance. Club Secretary/Treasurer Jennifer Wallace has submitted her resignation due to family illness and an upcoming move to the Carolinas. We wish her and her family all the best in their new home in a warmer climate. Our club welcomes all riders and gaited horse breeds and would like for you to join us in the fastest growing segment of horsemanship in the country: The “Gaited Community.” For more information about Tennessee Walking Horses or becoming a member of Yankee Walkers, Gaited Horses of New England, please visit www. YankeeWalkers.com.
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ENTRIES FROM RODNEY HICKS STABLE IN RICHMOND, MASS., had a successful competition at the Devon Horse Show & Country Fair. Truly Naughty by Nature and owner Kathy Comeau won the Amateur Harness Pony Championship. Hicks won the Hackney Pony Championship with The Spiderman, a stallion owned by Ed Ochsenschlager. Marjorie Kenney won the Amateur Hackney Pony Championship driving her gelding Exhilarating. Also showing under the Rodney Hicks Stable banner, Minute Maide won the open qualifier and championship in the Harness Pony division. She was driven by owner Susanne Harrod. They won both of these classes earlier in the season at the UPHA Chapter 14 Spring Premiere Show as well. After a reserve in the qualifying class, Red Sox Nation and owner Donna White came back to win the Hackney Pleasure Driving Championship. Joe Harrod drove Heartland Riverdance to the Reserve Amateur Road Pony Champion title. This speedy duo was also reserve in their qualifying class. Also at Devon, A Dream in Color won the Five-Gaited Show Pleasure Championship. He was shown by Kate Codeanne of Cedarledge Farm.
Gamepiece and George Liberty won the Junior Exhibitor Pleasure Driving Championship.
New Englanders Triumph in Raleigh AT 39TH ANNUAL SOUTHERN STATES REGIONAL MORGAN HORSE SHOW BY SUZY LUCINE
SUSAN THERRIEN welcomed a chestnut colt earlier this year to her family’s farm in Berlin, Mass. He is by Wood-n-Brook High and Mighty and out of her successful show ring champion, JW Maine Dame.
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he 39th Annual Southern States Regional Morgan Horse Show was held May 25-28 in Raleigh, N.C. This year’s event attracted 225 horses from throughout the East Coast and Midwest, as Fred Nava returned as show manager and Kelly McFaul as show secretary. Show Committee Co-Chairs were Suzette Bodner-Boisselle and Jeannie Mercier.
ELLEN FELD OF WILLOW BEND MORGANS IN GOSHEN, MASS., was excited about the birth of a bay filly late in the spring. Her mare, Silvershoe Sunfrost, is the filly’s dam, and her sire is Equinox Beaubrook.
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DONNA D. O’KEEFE, 64, OF BEDFORD, N.H., peacefully passed away on May 19 at the Community Hospice House in Merrimack after a long battle with illness. She was the daughter of Donald and Irene Darrah. She graduated from Manchester High School West and went on to receive her Bachelor’s Degree in English from
Notre Dame College. Most recently, Donna owned and operated “My Trainer’s Closet,” an equestrian consignment clothing store in Bedford. Previously, she served as both a high school teacher of English and as an Assistant Principal at the former West Side Catholic. Donna was most fond of spending time with her family, friends, dogs, and horses. She is survived by her husband of 35 years, Michael O’Keefe; one daughter; her mother; and one brother. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the Animal Rescue League of New Hampshire, 545 Route 101, Bedford, NH 03110.
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The Spiderman won the Hackney Pony Championship at Devon, and was driven by Rodney Hicks.
Joe Harrod and Riverdance did lots to promote Hackney ponies to kids visiting the Devon Horse Show. Nikki Kellogg was braiding the pony’s tail and answering questions.
Once again, David Rand and his assistant Adam Sherman brought a nice string of horses to the show from his home in Falmouth, Maine. George Liberty was the first to bring a blue ribbon back to hang on the Rand stable banner, when he won the Junior Exhibitor English Pleasure 14-17 class riding Gamepiece. He repeated this success three more times when he won the Junior Exhibitor English Pleasure Championship and both the qualifying class and championship in the Junior Exhibitor Pleasure Driving continued on page 82 AUGUST 2011
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continued from page 81 SHOWING UNDER THE DIRECTION OF THE GARONE FAMILY of Fairfield South in Richmond, N.H., Jan Blanco won the Amateur Fine Harness Championship at the Devon Horse Show & Country Fair driving Unclaimed. Im Sky High won the Open Three-Gaited Park with Kyle Gagnon aboard for owner Rick Daigle. MATTHEW ROY AND GYPSY DIAMOND won the Junvenile Three-Gaited Show Pleasure class at Devon, showing under the direction of Luman Wadhams Stable in Warren, Vt. Matthew is on a roll as he had two victories in the Juvenile Three-Gaited Park division at Bonnie Blue. Also at Bonnie Blue, Elaine Gregory’s mare, Ventura’s Stella Bella, won her Novice Five-Gaited class, and Thunderboomer won both the Open Three-Gaited Park qualifier and championship. Luman trained and rode both of Elaine’s horses. BOB KLEIN
division. Gamepiece, the 7-year-old son of Man In Motion, is owned by the Liberty family of Lakefront Farm, LLC. George also rode Briar Oaks Pep In My Step to the championship in the Junior Exhibitor Western Pleasure division. Rand drove Queen’s Over Ruled to win the blue ribbon in the Three-Year-Old Pleasure Driving class. Dan Kelley of Victory Lane drove his continued on page 83 Dragonsmeade CarnegieHall to reserve honors in the Amateur Pleasure Driving Stallions & Geldings class. Rand took the 10-year-old son of Bethoven back in the ring and won the Open Pleasure Driving Championship. Riding the Kelleys’ Cherished Assets, David won the English Pleasure Stallions and Geldings class and the Open English Pleasure Championship. The Kelleys’ IGF Coeur Et Ame won the Junior Exhibitor Classic Pleasure Grace Steere won the Ladies Driving class and Junior Exhibitor Classic Park Harness class with Pleasure Saddle Championship. The son Intrepid Dynasty. of FCF Couer De Lion was shown by 82
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Christie were second in the Junior Western Pleasure class. Miyake also brought back a tricolor ribbon to the Rand stable banner when he was pinned the Reserve Classic Pleasure Driving Champion. Driven by Erin Kelley, they were also second in the Ladies Classic Pleasure Driving class. Kelsey Ramsey rode Gradell Mystic Melissa to a second place ribbon in the Classic Pleasure Saddle Mares class. She is owned by Drs. Jerome and Shirley Modell. Kira Gendjar of Dantree Farm continued her young winning ways under Randâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s direction. She won the Walk-Trot English Pleasure 11 & Under class riding Gradells Wild Reflection. This duo went on to be reserve champions in this division. Riding MCA Seawind Serenade, Kira won the Walk/ Jog/Trot Hunter/Western Pleasure 11 & Under class and then was pinned Reserve Walk/Jog/Trot Hunter/Western Pleasure 11 & Under Champion. Ariella Silber, of Kourt Jester Morgans, and Queens Cocoa Puff won the Walk/Trot English Pleasure 11 & Under Championship. She rides under the direction of Tim Roesink of Grove Pointe Stables.
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the way from Hampton Falls, N.H., to Raleigh with a nice string of six horses. Winning the Western Pleasure Stallions & Geldings class and the Reserve Western Pleasure Championship title was Tracemark Top Shelf and Richard Boule. Owner Shane Darnell rode his 6-year-old son of Tug Hill Celebrity to the Reserve Amateur Western Pleasure Championship title. Emily Tarr and Sarah Gove shared victories riding MEM Mr. Boston. Emily won the Junior Exhibitor Hunter Pleasure 14-17 class, and Sarah won the Open Hunter Pleasure Championship. The 6-year-old son of World Champion MEM Bailamos is owned by Emilyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mother, Julie Spaniel of Sprucewood Farm. Also riding under the Taylor River Farm banner, Merriehill Major League and owner Kate Merrill won the Hunter Pleasure Youth class and the Junior Exhibitor Hunter Pleasure Championship. Terri Travers drove MEM Just Alike to a second place ribbon in the Classic Pleasure Driving Mares class. The 6-year-old daughter of Futurity French Command is owned by Debra Stockwell. Sarah Gove rode CBMF Head of the Class to top honors in the UPHA Hunter Pleasure Classic. The 3-year-old is owned by Sara Heffernan. Ultras High Definition and Caitlin Harrison of MacInnes Morgans won the Amateur continued on page 84
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(Above) Lisa Foley and CBMF Designer Touch won the Hunter In Hand class. (Left) Chloe Deeb, winner in Saddle Seat Equitation. (Below) Sarah Gove and SCH Cheyenne, won in Pleasure Driving, Ladies to Drive.
on Sunday, June 26, before the last championship session. Granite State Morgan also awarded the High Point Junior Exhibitor Award to Taylor Nelson and the High Point Amateur Award to Jeanne Chickering. Granite State Morgan Horse Society (GSMHS) would like to thank all of the volunteers that worked so hard to put this show on, as well as all of the exhibitors and trainers that support it. For more information, visit www.nhmorgans.com. Championship. The 4-yearold daughter of MEM The Patriot was ridden by Kathleen Peeples of Waterford Farm. Kathleen also rode Ladies Night to the Reserve Open Hunter Pleasure Championship. Janet Morgan was second in the Classic Pleasure Driving Stallions & Geldings class with Libretto’s Bravado. She shows under the direction of Mike Goebig and Dwayne Knowles of Broadmoor. Get Busy and owner Kathy Gutting were the Amateur Park “All in all, it was a good Harness Champions. show again this year,” said Pete Jaeger, former President Amateur Park Harness qualifying class and championship. She shows under the direc- of the Virginia Carolinas Morgan Horse Club, tion of Dwayne Knowles and Mike Goebig Inc. “The show continued in the tradition of wonderful “Southern Hospitality” which has of Broadmoor. afforded us many awards from the press as “The Most Hospitable Show.” Connecticut Mark your calendars for the 20th Annual The Brown/Klein family was very pleased when their Springmill Tea Party won her quali- Southern States Regional Morgan Horse Show, fying class and the Junior Hunter Pleasure May 23-26, 2012. bob klein
Luman Wadhams ventured southward with six horses on the van. He won the Limit English Pleasure class with his own Whispering Masterwork, a 6-year-old son of Serenity Masterpiece and T-Well Turks Shadow. Starboard’s Blitz Kreig won the Pleasure Driving Stallions & Geldings class and was Reserve Open Pleasure Driving Champion. Luman drove him for owner BL Waterman, Inc. Luman was also in the winner’s circle with his Lux Majestic. The son of DBA Street Talk won the Four-Year-Old English Pleasure class and the Junior English Pleasure Championship. Also showing under the Luman Wadhams Stable banner, Julie Rohrer won the Ladies Pleasure Driving class with Tomeri Tango. Kathy Gutting and Get Busy won both the
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here were no bugs, no sweating, and no dust at the Granite State Morgan Horse Show, held at the Deerfield Fairgrounds on June 24-26, 2011. It was a bit damp for the 46th annual event, but spirits were high, the trophies were beautiful, and the horses were exceptional. The show hosted over 135 horses with a full Tournament division and 20 horses showing In-Hand, a division that has been very light in the past. Judges Bonnie Sogoloff and Josh Merritt presided over center ring. Mary Savidge was the dressage judge. Western dressage was held for the first time in New Hampshire, with three entries completing eight rides total, much to the delight of many folks who support the new discipline. Show Manager Ray Ferro, his wife Pat, and daughter Carla hosted the Welcome Cookout on Thursday, June 23. Youth Coordinator Sarah Miner was happy to have a great group of youth contestants on Friday, even though most junior and senior high schools around the state weren’t out of session yet. RJH Builders from Concord, N.H., graciously hosted the continental breakfast served to exhibitors
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Suzy Stafford and PVF Peace of Mind at the Brandywine Carriage Driving Show. THE DRESSAGE COMMITTEE AT THE AMERICAN DRIVING SOCIETY (ADS) has produced three new dressage tests, which are currently pending approval by the ADS Board of Directors. The ADS is encouraging its members to try these new tests, and offer any feedback. The tests may be downloaded in PDF format from www.americandrivingsociety.org. Comments may be directed to the dressage committee at dressage@americandrivingsociety.org.
CAIO Vesces (Hungary) Four-In-Hand winner Chester Weber.
THE AMERICAN COMBINED-DRIVER CHESTER WEBER celebrated his 36th birthday while winning the Four-In-Hand competition at the 20th annual CAI-Altenfelden in Austria, held June 13-19. Weberâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s win puts him two-for-two in the European tour. Weber won the dressage test by 12 points, took second in cones, and fourth in the marathon. He stated that he works very hard with his four-in-hand team and his new horses, Uniek and Splash (owned by Jane Forbes Clark), â&#x20AC;&#x153;have added depth and talentâ&#x20AC;? to his string. Weber is an eight-time USEF National FourIn-Hand Combined Driving Champion. His other European victory this year came when he won the four-in-hand at the CAIO Vecses in Hungary on June 3. GOLD MEDALIST SUZY STAFFORD has been long-listed for the 2011 FEI World Pony Driving Championships with her registered Half-Arabian mare, Miss Josephine. The pair won the Reserve National Single Pony Championships at Live Oak International earlier this year, and their consistency awarded them as winners of the Triple Crown of Drivingâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;sponsored by Live Oak International, the Sunshine State CDE, and Little Everglades CDE. Stafford also recently took top honors at the Brandywine Carriage Driving Show with PVF Peace of Mind. At only four years of age and at her first recognized driving show, Peace of Mind drove away with the Single Horse Championship, the High Point Morgan Horse Award, and the American Morgan Horse Association (AMHA) High Point Trophy. PVF Peace of Mind is sired by Marthe Reynoldsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Statesmenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Signature. To learn more about Marthe and Sigi, turn to page 36.
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Colonial Carriage & Driving Society 13th AnnuAl OrletOn FArm PleAsure Driving shOw A success
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he Colonial Carriage & Driving panied by his trainer Bill Broe’s Society (CCDS), held their 13th dog, Teala. Ron drove a pair of Annual Orleton Farm Pleasure Norwegian Fjords, Sonya and Driving Show on June 17-18, 2011. Wisteria. Later in the event, This marked the first time the show was held Ron’s wife Kay captured the Maiden to Drive Champions Kay Konove and Sonya. over three days, and CCDS was very pleased with such a good turn out of entries. Sixty-four exhibitors and over 80 horses from eight states and Canada participated. The judges for the day were Marsoe LaRose and Kail Palmer-Miller. Other officials included Ed Young, technical delegate; Marc Johnson, obstacles; Harvey Waller, show manager; Carol Frank, show secretary; and Debra McCarthy, announcer. On Thursday evening, June 16, Orleton Farm hosted a welcome barbecue for exhibi- Junior to Drive Reserve Champions Harley Waller and tors and volunteers. Under Always Say Please. Heritage class winners Jessica Axelsson and Fall sunny skies and balmy weather, Fashion. a picnic atmosphere prevailed outside the Coach Maiden to Drive division championship with among generations of horse people. I find one especially nice thing about carriage Barn. Harvey and Mary Stokes Waller welcomed Sonya. Congratulations to the Konoves. Saturday and Sunday’s classes began at 9:00 driving—you are apt to be reunited with old their guests as friends reunited to swap stories and catch up on the news. Harvey also thanked the a.m. in the Main Arena, and the cross-country friends who knew you back in your riding days, many volunteers for their hard work and dedica- course events began at 10:00 a.m. The weather and now as the years have gone on, these people tion. Ed Young conducted a briefing regarding the had greatly improved and all classes proved have also turned to carriage driving. This was the dressage tests, timed obstacles, and cross-country to present an impressive showing of turnouts. case when I ran into a friend from my past, Dave pace, after which everyone left to prepare for the There were numerous entries in the Very Small McGurk, from Warren, Mass., who attended the Equines divisions, with all whips turned out show with his Morgan mare. Dave and his wife next day’s events. Friday’s schedule began at 8:00 a.m. with in their best hats and aprons. Other classes Priscilla used to have a Morgan stable in West dressage, after which exhibitors proceeded to the included Trade/Commercial Turnout, Carriage Brookfield, Mass. I had not seen him for 30 years, timed obstacles. In the afternoon, the weather Dog, Singles, Pairs, and Multiples for horses and we had a wonderful conversation, sharing many memories together. turned somewhat inclement, with showers and and ponies, to name a few. Again, we thank the Wallers and all the We are in much appreciation for this year’s some thunderstorms—but the show still went on. In speaking to a couple of exhibitors, they show sponsors for their generosity in providing volunteers who made this year’s show such seemed not daunted, indicating how the weather the trophies and ribbons, as well as to the adver- a success. We wish the best of the rest of the summer to all. You may find the complete had not really interfered with their driving. tisers in the first show program. Also of interest in this show were honors paid show results at www.colonialcarriage.org. Please Jennifer Wilcox from Ashley Falls, Mass., who showed her Morgan, Townsend Up Tempo, said to the legendary Richard “Pinky” Edmonds, check out our Facebook page for some great she felt she did overall all right, driving between who passed away on March 9 this year. Pinky photos. Keep on driving. note: The next club meeting will be held on rain showers. Her horse is in training with Lance was born on February 11, 1925 and was a wellknown horseman, trainer, fox hunter, and friend. Wednesday, August 24 at Orleton Farm, and the Wetmore of Bethany, Conn. Ron Konove, a club member from Stockbridge, He was said to have coached Jackie Kennedy. In Lenox Tub Parade is on Saturday, September 10. For more information on the Colonial Mass., enjoyed his first time showing; he placed 1971, Pinky went to work for Macy and Scott third in the Pleasure Marathon Pace Multiples Hill Jr., training children and ponies to fox hunt Carriage & Driving Society, please visit www. and second in the Carriage Dog class, accom- and show. He was also known on the East Coast colonialcarriage.org. 86
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artists at the Laurels at Landhope Gallery Show and Sale, which will continue all three days. The Kids’ Corner, with games, face painting, and crafts will run Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The trade fair will offer a variety of vendors with jewelry, art, antiques, collectibles, equine/canine inspired giftware, elegant country-style apparel, carriages, carriage appointments, and more. On Sunday, September 11, there will be Jack Russell terrier races, a parade, and display of antique coaches pulled by four-inhands. The Barbone Street Jazz Band will play throughout the day on Saturday and Sunday. Members of the Chester County Antique Car Club will display their vintage automobiles on both days. To celebrate the event’s 25th anniversary, a gala Silver Anniversary Extravaganza Dinner/ Dance will be held Saturday night. The event will raise funds to support the Laurels. Tickets are $40 each or a premier reserved table for eight is $500. On Friday evening, September 10, a free reception will kick off the opening
Kathrin Dancer competing in Advanced Pair Horse at the 2010 Laurels at Landhope CDE.
of the Laurels at Landhope Gallery Show and Sale. The reception runs from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., and is open to the public. The Laurels at Landhope cookbook, Combined Cooking, which features recipes from the collections of Laurels committee members, will be on sale at the event, along with quality Laurels at Landhope souvenir apparel. Admission to the Laurels at Landhope CDE is $10 per car, which includes admission for all occupants. Tickets for the patron tent, which includes daily preferred parking and lunch Saturday and Sunday, are $150. For more information, visit www.laurelscde.org.
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he 25th Annual Laurels at Landhope International Combined Driving Event (CDE), one of the most prestigious events of its kind in the U.S., will be held in West Grove, Pa., September 9-11, 2011. The CDE will host the best drivers from Canada, Mexico, and the United States, who will compete in a series of three events with combinations from single horses and ponies to four-in-hands. It will feature competition in Preliminary, Intermediate, and Advanced divisions. The Laurels’ signature event is the U.S. National Four-In-Hand Championship, a driving competition for teams of four horses. The contest begins at 8:00 a.m. each day. Dressage will be held Friday, September 9, and the event will continue with marathon on Saturday, September 10, and wrap up with cones on Sunday, September 11. The Laurels at Landhope will have two competition arenas, a trade fair, an exhibition area with two restaurants, and a patron tent that will all adjoin one another. The marathon hazards, the highlight of the event, will be adjacent and easily visible to spectators. Returning in 2011 will be the very popular
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cart with bright yellow trim. Kathleen was absolutely correctly appointed in her blue and white striped apron. Every detail had been meticulously researched and executed. But the joke was on Walnut Hill. A mule would never have been used for pulling a butcher’s cart! Only fast horses Kathleen Conklin and John Henry at Walnut Hill like Hackneys would be able to make the in 2006. rounds before the meat spoiled. But still he won, and won, and won. It was impossible not to smile at John Henry. Few know that it was John Henry who caused the United States Equestrian Federation to overturn a 50-year ban on mules in competition. Mules were banned because of their exceptional skills that beat society’s horses. They were reinstated because of the skillful ambassadorship of John Henry and Kathleen. It was hard to say no to John Henry. A barrier had been broken with a smile. I taught John Henry and Kathleen to dance in preparation for an invita- Kathleen and John Henry at the 2007 Orleton Farm tional musical kur at a meeting of the Pleasure Driving Show. American Driving Society in Fair Hill, Md. How could I say no? But what music allows to tell it all here. His magic broke down to use? This had to be special. The choice? I barriers too numerous to list, but…in a lifeknew it the second I heard it. Canned Heat’s time, we count on the fingers of one hand the “Too Much Giddyup (Not Enough Whoa).” good horses by whom we measure all the rest. It was perfect. And of course John Henry was John Henry will always be at the top of our list. his usual superlative self and made everyone A mule on the top of the list? Imagine that! We are truly privileged to have known the magnifismile again. John Henry’s legend is larger than space cent John Henry.
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athleen Conklin, “John Henry’s human,” knew she had to be part of his life the moment she laid eyes on him in an Amish mule dealer’s barn in Lancaster County, Pa., on a cold winter night in 1994. The impressive force of his charisma is rare among equines. Made up of 1,200 pounds of 16.2 hand, black shiny Percheron Mule with 12'' ears, he was hard not to notice. Plus, he had an uncanny ability to launch a loud, clear, friendly bellow at the precise moment that doing so would have the most powerful effect in a crowd of people and horses. We smiled. Everyone knew who it was and they were glad to have met John Henry. He even gave the lucky ones a kiss. John Henry began educating Kathleen about mules as a 3-year-old. He knew only how to be tied and to be led, but would not let anyone touch him. What an education he would provide! And what a fortunate mule he was to have Kathleen to work his magic on. She was receptive. Dedicated. Horse smart. Kind and fair. She always did everything the right way for John Henry. His competition championships stretch from Shelbyville to Saratoga to Gladstone to Green Mountain Horse Association to Lorenzo… and to Walnut Hill, the prestigious summit of carriage driving. A mule at Walnut Hill? Imagine that. He was invited there, even. John Henry was champion or reserve champion at Walnut Hill six out of the last seven years. Few that saw him will ever forget his turnout, which consisted of a restored royal blue butcher’s
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a couple of junior competitors to turn up the heat on the older adults. American Driving Society Judge Francois Bergeron arrived from Quebec to officiate, and was assisted by Technical Delegate Marcie Quist, of North Carolina. In spite of a severe windstorm during the days prior, and brief downpours the afternoon of the event, all participants enjoyed the day in good spirits. CVDC thanks its sponsors and volunteers for their support and energy. For more information and to join the club, visit www. cvdrivingclub.com.
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n June 11, 2011, the Connecticut Valley Driving Club (CVDC) held its seventh annual Horse Driving Trial at Haddam Meadows State Park in Haddam, Conn. Twenty four drivers, both local and from neighboring states, came to test their mettle in driven dressage, a cones course and a five kilometer marathon complete with obstacles. The Horse Driving Trials is an abbreviated Combined Driving Event, condensed into one day, conducted in accordance with American Driving Society rules. CVDC was pleased to have several entries in the Very Small Equine (VSE) divisions, which included two sets of pairs, as well as
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Bear Spot Farm will host a Developing Nations Dressage Symposium in August.
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24-26. This event, however, is limited to licensed dressage judges. Also at Lamplight during that time will be a Dressage Equitation seminar for licensed dressage judges and “L” program graduates. And from October 3-5 there will be a Sport Horse Breeding Judges clinic at Hilltop Farm in Colora, Md. The event will include a special class for promotion to “R” judge. For more information on these events, visit www.usef.org.
ALL EYES WILL BE ON THE FEI WORLD BREEDING CHAMPIONSHIPS being held in Verden, Germany, August 3-7. Young horses must earn scores of 8.2 or better in the selection trials, in which the U.S. are the Markel/USEF Young Horse Dressage Selection Trials. And this year, a record number of horses earned qualifying scores. Seven horses qualified, but the U.S. can only send up to four— two 5-year-old horses and two 6-year-olds. The final team includes the 5-year-old Westphalian stallion, Florentinus, owned and ridden by Jennifer Hoffman. The duo qualified by earning a score of 8.5 in Europe. The 6-year-olds are the Austrian Warmblood stallion Ratzinger, also owned and ridden by Hoffman, who qualified with an 8.5 in Europe; and the Oldenburg mare, Royal Couer 2, owned and ridden by Marne Martin Tucker. The pair earned a score of 8.36 in Europe to qualify for the team.
THERE ARE SEVERAL OTHER EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES available this year, hosted by the U.S. Equestrian Federation. A Dressage Young Horse seminar will be held at Lamplight Equestrian Center in Wayne, Ill., from August
A BIG ROUND OF APPLAUSE GOES OUT TO SUKI—a former dressage champion turned burn survivor. After being caught in a barn fire in Pennsylvania, Suki suffered severe burns on 70% of her body. Her owner, Fran Wade-Whittaker saw a light in her that would not fade and decided to fight for Suki’s life. The pair won their battle, as after two years of treatment, Suki was released back to WadeWhittaker in May. Fran now not only shares her story at colleges around the country, but Suki also meets and inspires numerous human burn survivors. WadeWhittaker says she and the 11-year-old Oldenburg mare plan on becoming more involved in the burn survivor community, and thanks those that have helped them along the way. PHOTO CREDIT: SARAH CIAMILLO
BEAR SPOT FARM in Concord, Mass., will play host to a great educational opportunity on August 5-6. FEI judge Axel Steiner, equine orthopedic surgeon Dr. Carl Kirker-Head, and sport horse massage therapist Sal Salvetti will team up for a Developing Nations Dressage Symposium. The program offers an intensive and high-level learning experience for judges, trainers, and coaches from the FEI developing nations. These include nations from South America and Central
America, to Mexico, Bermuda, and the Caribbean Islands. Auditing, however, is open to riders from all countries. For more information, visit www. bearspotfarm.com.
THE U.S. DRESSAGE FEDERATION has released information on this year’s National Conference and the Adequan/USDF National Symposium. This year’s event will feature all four USEF national dressage coaches: Anne Gribbons (Technical Advisor and National Coach), Scott Hassler (Young Horse Coach), Debbie McDonald (Developing Coach), and Jeremy Steinberg (Youth Coach). Working together for the first time in one arena, the coaches will present a step-by-step method to starting a young horse from breaking to riding. They will provide tips on improving seat and position for effective training as they show the ‘building blocks’ to success, through Grand Prix. For more information, visit www.usdf.org.
Former dressage champion and burn survivor Suki.
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up with the shoulders but instead work on realigning the shoulders with the hindquarters. She also gave riders a new way to think about how they can hold their position through their back and shoulders. Instead of hearing the phrase â&#x20AC;&#x153;keep your shoulders backâ&#x20AC;? participants were told â&#x20AC;&#x153;close the space behind your arm-pits.â&#x20AC;? This advice helped them stabilize their position even through moments of resistance. CRDA thanks both Laurel and Liz Benney, who worked very hard to make sure her new and even more beautiful arena was ready for us.
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22 and 23 at Tahuri Farm in Upton, Mass. The opening date will be Thursday, September 1. Log onto www.crdressage.org for further details. Mark Russell is the author of Lessons in Lightness and that is exactly what you get when you work with him. He has combined his early work with western performance horses with a continued on page 91
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respectful and loving appreciation of all that he learned from “master” Nuno Olivera. His interest in natural horsemanship and classical dressage has resulted in what he now calls “natural dressage.” Also on the schedule, Shannon Dueck will be the featured trainer at the CRDA 2011 Year-End Clinic on November 19 and 20 at Tahuri Farm. The opening date will be Monday, September 19. Please log onto www. crdressage.org for further details. Shannon is an FEI trainer and international competitor who, for many years, represented Canada in world competitions and, with her former mount Korona, was the winner of an individual Silver Medal in the 1997 PanAm Games. Her current partner Ayscha, trained and ridden by Shannon, is currently competing at international Grand Prix. Shannon’s training methods can often be found in her articles in Dressage Today. In the words of Liz Benney, “Shannon’s visit is a great bonus for CRDA. She is an instructor with years of experience. No minute details escape Shannon’s attention. For the many of us who are constantly struggling with different dressage movements, she has such patience as she explains and guides us to those wonderful moments when our horses rise to their very best. And it doesn’t matter at what level we ride.”
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On Sunday, August 28 there will be a show at Apple Knoll Farm in Millis, Mass. The opening date is July 17 and the closing date is August 17. Then on Sunday, October 2 the Jean Kendall Memorial Show will take place at Apple Knoll Farm. The opening date is August 22, while the closing date is September 21.
growing number of riders are coming to realize that riding is a holistic sport that requires not only physical skill but the right mental attitude. One Connecticut stable has begun exploring the benefits for riders of merging mental and physical training into a retreat format that covers everything from riding skills to physical health and nutrition to meditation. Windhorse International in Bethlehem, Conn., held a spring retreat that brought together dressage trainer and clinician Bettina Drummond, Equi Yoga instructor Marty Whittle, nutritionist Elizabeth Caruthers, and meditation instructor Padma Karma. Participants spent three days immersed in the retreat, which included morning meditation sessions with Karma and nutritious meals cooked by Caruthers herself. In between, riders and their horses worked with Drummond, who identified physical blockages that were then addressed by Whittle. “The setting and atmosphere of the retreat helps you leave problems behind and forces you to turn off your cell phone and make space for this kind of openness to learn. We come here and let go of what we’ve Riders concentrated on meditation, nutrition, and riding been carrying around with us,” said at Windhorse International’s Three-Day Riding Retreat. participant Lois New. One of the goals of the retreat, explained was more about teaching awareness than riding Drummond, is to help put students in the right skills. “This is about teaching riders how to stay frame of mind for learning. “Students often in the moment and slow it all down. Everything ‘hear’ during a lesson but they don’t actually is so fast forward today. When we’re on our ‘listen’ or grasp what is being taught because horses, we need to meditate in motion but you the mind isn’t open to learning.” The medita- must have a still brain to do that. If you can tion sessions aimed not only to help students control your breath, you can control your mind. clear their minds so they could better focus on So often as riders and barn managers our brains what was being taught, but also gave them skills are going in all directions—we need to call the on how to clear their minds and improve focus farrier, we need to order feed, do this and do that. When we are on our horses, we have to let when they are riding at home. Sharon Knies of Windhorse explained the all that go.” Riders started their day with morning medipurpose of the retreat this way: “To acquire a balanced seat requires a balanced body; to form tation and during home-cooked lunches, they a balanced body requires balanced emotions; to had the opportunity to quiz Caruthers about channel balanced emotions requires a balanced the impacts of different foods and vitamins on mind. A student with a balanced mind is more their bodies. What we eat doesn’t just impact capable of hearing and applying what is learned our physical health, Caruthers told them, it also in training sessions and the purpose of the affects our ability to concentrate and focus and, very importantly for riding, food can also affect retreat is to help people find that balance.” Whittle said the overall goal of the retreat continued on page 92 August 2011
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he Green Mountain Horse Association hosted its sixth annual June Dressage Show on June 17-19, 2011. Over 200 horses and riders came to the GMHA grounds in South Woodstock, Vt., to participate in the show. The USEF/USDF Level 3 competition held classes in four rings each day. Tests offered varied from the Introductory Level through Grand Prix. The June Dressage Show was a qualifier for the USDF Region 8 Championships, as well as all USEF national programs. Qualifying classes were held for the Brentina Cup, USEF/Markel Young Horse Championships, Developing Horse Prix St. Georges Championship, and USEF Young Rider Championships. Beautiful weather prevailed over the weekend, allowing riders to enjoy the gorgeous scenery surrounding the grounds. The Bradford Equestrian Center had another successful outing at GMHA, with trainer Keith Angstadt taking the Third Level Open High Score of the Show Award with Sandy Austin’s
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Monarch Thor. Kaylee Angstadt bested the competition to take the First Level Junior High Score of the Show, with Michelle Green taking the Adult Amateur honors at First Level. Kaylee and Michelle also won the GMHA High Score Member Awards in their respective divisions. Local trainer Jane Hamlin and Fernhill Mr. Fox had a winning day on Friday, earning top scores in both tests to take the Open division High Score of the Show at First Level, and Reserve High Score of the Show at Training. Jane’s
73.6% at Training Level was bested only by Patricia Spettel and Eclipse, who rode to an incredible 79.64%. At the FEI level, Taylor Noonan and Magical took the High Score Junior/Young Rider of the Show Award with the 65.52% from the Young Rider Team Test. Kim Richmond and Katahvi bested the Adult Amateur competition with a 68.02% in the Prix St. Georges test to take the High Score of the Show for their division. Nora Batchelder topped her division with Farleight, taking home the Open FEI High Score of the Show, in addition to the CVDA and GMHA High Score Member Awards. For more information on the Green Mountain Horse Association, please visit www. gmhainc.org.
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and said it was worth the trip. “I’d really recommend it to any serious student of dressage. During the riding portion, Bettina breaks things down very clearly to the most basic steps and then builds upward. That new understanding combined with the meditation and the yoga gives us a tremendous opportunity to unlock the things that have been bothering us,” she said. Along with the learning, the retreat provided much needed social interaction and relaxation. “It was nice having the opportunity to have a massage and really, it was just fun having our meals together and socializing with other riders.”
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our balance and reflexes. Glenna Voytovich of Farmington, Conn., brought her 15-year-old Swedish Warmblood Camosa to the retreat. She said that over the course of the three days she became much more aware of her body and its impact on the horse when riding. “The retreat is a very interesting concept. I’ve learned things that are making me realize that I need to reform some ideas I’ve had about riding.” Lois New traveled from the Albany, N.Y., area to participate with her Lusitano stallion Quilate
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IN OTHER NEWS, NEWS the first three-day event horse has been successfully cloned. Three clones, foaled in April 2011, were made of the Belgian Warmblood gelding Che Mr. Wiseguy, owned and ridden at the four-star level by Ecuadorian entrepreneur Ronald Zabala-Goetschel. ViaGen Inc., of Janet Mitchell and Dunlavin’s Royal Rebel claimed first place in Training Level at the GMHA Austin, Texas, which June Horse Trials. has been able to produce over 100 True Prospect Farm in Pennsylvania. Shows, STEPHANIE BAER AND CHASE FARM WISH TO cloned horses events, and fellow riders and clubs of every CONGRATULATE JANET MITCHELL on continuing worldwide, discipline all across the country have come her winning streak, this time in the Training Rider Wiseguy Too Top is one of three provided the to his aid by hosting auctions, bake sales, division at the GMHA June Horse Trials on June clones made of three-day event services. “Since he cross-country schooling days, and much 4-5 in South Woodstock, Vt. She rode to victory on star Che Mr. Wiseguy. is a gelding, his more—and donating the proceeds to Martin Dunlavin’s Royal Rebel, a.k.a. Pogue, with a final clones will be able to produce what he can’t. By and the other riders who lost so much that score of 40.9. cloning you get the same DNA as Wiseguy. You day. Some big name helpers include the Rolex can’t even get that with full brothers, full sisters Kentucky, Plantation Field, and Jane Sleeper to CONGRATULATIONS ALSO GO OUT TO VERMONT or even twins,” says Zabala-Goetschel. name a few. NATIVE JULIAN STILLER, who rode Chapel Amble Martin said the money raised will go toward to a third place finish in the CIC3* at the Subaru replacing personal possessions and equipment Houghton International Horse Trials in England. Send your eventing news to kathryn.selinga@ not covered by insurance. For him alone, that She added one rail in show jumping and 4.8 time pedlar.com. includes loss of training income, $15,000 in veterifaults to her dressage score of 50.8. Stiller is now nary bills and approximately $90,000 worth of based out of the U.K. goods ranging from tons of lost hay and grain to scores of turnout blankets, galloping boots, THE BLACKSTONE VALLEY DRESSAGE AND saddles, and other equipment. COMBINED TRAINING ASSOCIATION has added a new function to their schedule. BVDCTA will THE USEF EVENTING DEVELOPING RIDER LIST has be hosting a Laney Malone Dressage Clinic at grown. Updated based on performances so far in Beechwood Stable in Sutton, Mass., on August 27. 2011, Lainey Ashker, 27, of Glen Allen, Va., was added This clinic will cover dressage basics to enhance to the list on June 30, 2011. Ashker will be joining the the horse’s movement and the participant’s riding. The closing date to take part in the event is likes of Emily Beshear, Anna Collier, Tiana Coudray, Jon Holling, Max McManamy, Alexandra Slusher, Tami August 20—to register, visit www.bvdcta.com. Smith, Lynn Symansky, Sharon White, and Heather Morris at training sessions with USEF Technical BOYD MARTIN has received an outpouring of Advisor Capt. Mark Phillips in preparation for the support and relief efforts for his barn that was 2011 Pan American Games and 2012 Olympic Games. destroyed and six horses lost in the May 31 fire at KELSEY WALKER
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SPEAKING OF HEATHER MORRIS, the United States Equestrian Team Foundation recently announced that she would receive the Amanda Warrington Grant. Morris, 31, of Lewisville, Texas, was the recipient of the award in 2009 as well. The grant provides financial assistance to a developing eventer who has been identified as a rider with great talent and ability to represent the United States in the future.
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alinor Farm drew 185 riders to its USEA sanctioned horse trials, held June 11-12, 2011 in Plymouth, Mass. The Central New England Region of the United States Pony Clubs also ran their qualifying eventing rally at the competition, with riders from four different regions attending. Saturday, June 11 was warm with some showers, while four inches of rain and torrential downpours greeted competitors in the morning on Sunday, June 12. Due to all the rain, show managers had to modify the cross-country course and eliminate one dressage ring. Despite the dreary weather in the morning, as the day continued the rain died down, and it turned out to be a beautiful day. Many competitors went home with ribbons. Among them were Katherine Lochiatto and Meant To Be II, who took home first place in PreliminaryTraining. Also successful at the horse trials were Heather Burkhardt and Coalition in Training JR/
Training Jr/YR Champions Heather Burkhardt and Coalition. Training Senior Champions Diane Thompson and Back in Boston Again.
YR. In Training Senior, Diane Thompson and Back In Boston Again took home top honors. Jessica Iorio and Roulette were the first place finishers in Novice B, and Brenda Barthelemy claimed top honors in Novice C aboard W. Trueman. In Novice Junior, Leigh Casaceli and Cleo rocked the house with the best score of the dayâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;a 27.0.
On Saturday, Lakiesha Varney and My Red Neck Romeo were the successors in Beginner Novice JR/YR while Audrey Bean and Real Impact By Design were the team to beat in Beginner Novice Senior. On Sunday, Melissa Menard and Red Hot Target took first in Beginner Novice for Pony Club. Alison E. Bodner and Grace earned top honors in Beginner Novice Junior and Dawn Dascomb and Sydney DDD went home with the blue in Beginner Novice Senior. For more information on the Valinor Farm Horse Trials, visit www.valinorfarm.com.
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reen Mountain Horse Association welcomed over 230 horses to the grounds for the June Horse Trials over the weekend of June 4-5. It was a particularly delightful weekend after a long, snowy winter and wet and cold spring. Competitors began arriving on Friday, June 3 for the Saturday and Sunday competition. Riders ranged from juniors on Beginner Novice horses to professionals on Preliminary Level horses. On Saturday, June 4, the sun and mist rose early over Kedron Brook Valley in South Woodstock, Vt. Dressage took place in three different arenas in Upwey field, as well as a fourth in the “Dust Bowl.” Competitors riding in Junior Beginner Novice winners Lauren Abdelahad and the Upwey rings were impressed by Frosted Flakes. the footing, and the dust control. The show jumping phase of the event started on Saturday morning in the Walker Ring and finished there and in the White Ring. Challenging courses were designed with new jumps from GMHA Business Members Strafford Saddlery, the Kedron Valley Inn, Dark Horse Realty, and Keeper’s Restaurant. The cross-country phase of the weekend’s event took place on Sunday. Riders went out galloping over the Janine Preece McClain course every two minutes throughout the entire day. Once again, an exquisite day gave a boost to the spirits of the competitors. Preliminary Level winners were Shannon Baker on Cordonelli, Michelle Chester on Yoscha Bosche, and Junior/Young Rider Ellie Van Gemeren on Gemini Pilot. Vermonters Daryl Kinney on Beaulieu’s Cool Concorde and Caitlin Novice Horse winners Ariel Grald and Lyric. Romeo on Nordic Star placed one and two in Training Horse. Janet Mitchell on Dunlavin’s Overall Score by a GMHA Member Award was Royal Rebel and Brit Kvinlaug on Margarita III Sydney Lawton of Morrisville, Vt., riding Go were first and second in Training Rider. Elizabeth With the Flow, with a score of 21.5. This event would not have been possible Mudge with Catch Me and Taylor Faccio on Felix came in one and two in Training Open. In without the help of the many volunteers, the Junior Training, Dale Eddy and Cortland took a judges and officials, and the grounds crew. Five different judges graced GMHA with their prescommanding lead for the win. Novice Riders Ariel Grald, Denise Goyea, ence for the weekend. Nancy Guyotte, Mary and Ann Barrett all took home blue ribbons. Savidge, and Rick Pearson judged the dressage In Beginner Novice, Lindsey Epstein and phase of the event. Robert Stevenson judged Trouble Free and Sofie Van Olmen on Watson’s both dressage and stadium jumping, while Mary Waldo placed first in their divisions and Lauren Hutchins judged the other stadium jumping Abdelahad and Frosted Flakes took the Junior arena. Janine Preece-McClain designed the crossBeginner Novice prize. All first place winners country course and the stadium course designers received a Wellfleet bridle from SmartPak and were Preece-McClain and Karey Manner. Helmut Boehme was the technical delegate. gift certificates from Bit of Britain. For more information on the Green Mountain Finally, for the second year in a row, winner of both the Junior Novice division and the Best Horse Association, visit www.gmahainc.org.
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he Southern New Hampshire Dressage & Combined Training Association welcomed the return of Steuart Pittman for a clinic on May 14 and 15 at Green Acres Farm in Madbury, N.H. Known for his ability to teach all levels of riding, Pittman seemed once again to bring out the best in the 21 participants who signed up for his combined training clinic. “The turnout was more than I’d like,” said Pittman, “but it’s good to see so many riders wanting instruction. We made it work.” As he did last year, Pittman was generous with his time, encouragement, and direction. Thank you to clinic manager Lisa Smith, who made sure everything ran smoothly and who provided folks with snacks and drinks. The weather sputtered on and off with rain throughout the weekend, but that didn’t dampen the spirits of the riders who were there to learn the finer points of dressage, stadium jumping, and cross-country from this very popular clinician. Pittman is based out of Davidsonville, Md. He received instruction from a variety of trainers, including Bruce Davidson, Becky Langwost, Jim Wofford, Gunnar Ostergaard, Hans Jurgen, Stuart Black, and Linda Zang. continued on page 96 August 2011
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loudy skies and occasional sprinkles could not dampen the spirits at the Connecticut Dressage & Combined Training Association (CDCTA) Spring Schooling Show on May 15, 2011, held at the Westbrook Hunt Club in Westbrook, Conn. Deb Moynihan, a USDF “L” judge with distinction, adjudicated the dressage classes while Ann Bowie set up a challenging jumping course for the combined training riders. Robin Cassella was the CDCTA Member High Point Dressage Champion riding Holiday to a score of 67.027%. Jocelyn Badgley was the Non-Member High Point Dressage Champion, riding Tequila Boom Boom to a score of 65.682%. Taylor Quigley and Just Push Play scored 63.513% to earn High Point Dressage Junior Champion. The show included divisions from WalkTrot to Novice. In combined training, Kristin Elliot Leas and Safire N Lace, owned by Reese Garvin, earned a score of 32.5% to take the CDCTA Member Championship, while the Non-Member Championship went to Gwenen Reeve riding Rowan with a score of 32.4%. Special thanks to Ellen Leffingwell of Photography to Remember for serving as the show photographer. CDCTA would also like to thank the outstanding volunteers that helped make this event possible! The following is a list of results from the CDCTA Spring Schooling Show in combined training: In Walk-Trot, Kristin Elliott Leas and Safire’s Grace took first place, followed by Emily Berman on Dillon. In the Elementary division, Elliott Leas was again in first place, this time
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aboard Safire N Lace. Kathleen Hawkins came in second with UC Songmaster. Non-Member Champions Gwenen Reeve and Rowan took top honors in Beginner Novice, with Karen Norton and Red Baron coming in second. And in Novice, it was Tracey Soboleski and FIS Almighty Bruce uncontested in first place. The following are results in dressage only competition: First place in Intro Tests A and B went to Susan Denvir-Catullo and Balanna uncontested. Dennis Dwyer and Clove were also uncontested in Intro Test C. In Training Level Test 1, it was Ann Bowie and JJ prevailing over Jane Wasyl with Bay Breeze and Robert Hathaway on Katahdin respectively. Bowie took top honors again in Training Level Test 2, once more followed by Wasyl. Beth Jennings and Dakairi beat out Hathaway for first place in Training Level Test 3. It was a very close contest in First Level Test 1, as all four competitors finished within three percentage points of each other. Jocelyn Badgley and Tequila Boom Boom prevailed over Jennings by just over one-tenth of a percentage point. Robin Cassella and Holiday came in third, followed by the young Taylor Quigley and Just Push Play. In First Level Test 2, it was Cassella this time who took first place, with Badgley and Quigley finishing in second and third, respectively. For more information, visit www.cdctaonline.com.
He coached and practiced teaching before Karen O’Connor, Eric Horgan, and Don Sachey. He was evaluated in the areas of dressage instruction, cross-country, show jumping, horse management and safety, and is now one of a small group of trainers in the U.S. certified to teach through Preliminary Level. Clinic participants included Betsy Renshaw, Jennifer Crosby, Olivia Hewsom, Carrie Keech, Heidi Seaverns, Carrie Flanagan, Kori Dun, Jenny Parker, Courtney Bolduc, Lindsay Reynolds, Hannah Burk-McCoy, Claire Smith, Jalin Marston, Emma Schick, Samantha Kusnierz, Jennifer Lingeman, Abby ConCannon, Laura McGovern, Kate Day, Melissa Carlyon and Catherine McGovern. The dressage lessons took place indoors starting at 7:45 a.m. with a break for lunch. Clinics resumed at around 12:30 p.m. For many participants, the fun part of the clinic started with the stadium and cross-country instruction which began at 2:45 p.m. and finished up at 6:00 p.m. Stadium jumpers practiced over 1', 2', and 3' jumps and had their crack at the real fun stuff—cross-country fences, which included jumping banks, ditches, and water jumps. Claire Smith, a returnee from last year, signed up for instruction in all three phases of the weekend clinic. “Riding with [Pittman] is a lot of fun,” she said. “He is very patient and helps you understand what you need to do with your horse.”
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By Kim Ablon Whitney
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Annie Dotoli, Sophia Lothrop on Wit’s End Day Dream, and Mindy Hinsdale at the 2010 M & S Finals. THREE CHEERS FOR KATHY AND MITCH STEEGE, who held their second annual Red Acre Farm Charity Horse Show in June to benefit the Decibels Foundation. The Steeges became involved with the foundation because of a girl with Usher’s Syndrome, who lives across the street from their farm. She started visiting the horses when she was only a few years old and has been riding with Kathy ever since. Now a teenager, she doesn’t let her impaired hearing and sight slow her down. The show was by invitation only to a few local barns and for the riding school kids on school horses only. There were also raffles and a silent auction. LIZ ROONEY celebrated her 90th birthday on May 27 with a party hosted by her daughter Liz Prime and husband Steve and 55 guests. Among the “horsey” family and friends that attended were Betsy Gerson, Rick Eckhardt, Barbara Lundy, Ellen Mitchell, Mason Phelps, John Posey, and Sally Sadler. Liz has served on committees for USEF, is a former President of New England Horsemen’s Council, and has done the trophies for NEHC and NEEC for many years. A great time was had by all! ANNIE DOTOLI has returned to Steeple Ridge Farm in Charlotte, Vt., and the show season is off to a great start. Congrats to Alex Carlton on the purchase of Signature, and to Corinne Millbury on
the lease of Kavalier. Annie and the crew had a great show at Saratoga—Tibri Horses’ Lavari and Chiqita (both ridden by Kate Rice), were champion and reserve in the Pre-Greens. Rhian Murphy and her new horse Theodore K were champions in Novice Eq and Low Children’s Hunters, and Sophia Lothrop won the USEF Pony Medal. In a brief week in Vermont, Amanda Gellis and her new horse Winston qualified for NEHC finals. HITS Saugerties produced a championship in the Medium Pony Hunters for Lothrop and Wit’s End Day Dream, Murphy was champion in Limit Eq, and Maverick and Sunny Drescher were reserve champion in the Large Ponies. Gellis made her 3'6'' debut with a third in the Marshall & Sterling Junior Medal and won great ribbons in the Large Junior Hunters. Meanwhile, Jackie Flynn participated in Level One of the EAP program. Next, Annie is headed to Fieldstone and Lake Placid with these horses and their new equitation import “Sting.”
Liz Rooney and granddaughter Kiley Prime. At Saratoga, Emma Gorham, Kim Miner, Kelsey Amedeo, Lynne LaGuardia, and Miranda Lecakos all won classes, and Bonnie and Jackie McCabe and Mary Mazzerella brought home top ribbons. Rebekah Chenelle also won the USEF and Professional Horsemen’s Association Medals. SANDY POINT STABLES congratulates Georgia Klein in leasing Dream Works for the summer. Georgia will be taking Dream Works to Woodsong Farm on Cape Cod, Mass. Send your news for future columns to kawhitney@yahoo.com.
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HITS-on-the-Hudson Hector Florentino captures First ever victory in $100,000 purina Mills Grand prix
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finished in fifth, Kenny in fourth, Wolff in third and Minikus in second, just .745 seconds shy of Florentino. Engle’s fifth place finish was the capstone to a successful week at HITS-on-the-Hudson. She brought home the blue in both the $10,000 Brook Ledge Open Welcome, and the $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix, with Lord Spezi. $100,000 Purina Mills Grand Prix Champions Hector Florentino and “I really wanted to beat Ultimo. Margie,” said Florentino. “She’s one of the best and it’s not the same to just beat anyone.” Coming off a successful show in Kentucky, Florentino was pleased with his first-ever performance at the HITS Saugerties show grounds. “I really liked the courses,” he said. “They rode really nice with smooth turns and a lot of bending lines. I was worried about the 4a/b combination, but we came in good and we rode out good.” Minikus was the fourth rider to go in the jump-off and posted a time that Florentino could beat, giving him the red. “The rain was a factor, but the footing held and the horses were Olympian Todd Minikus and Pavarotti finished in second. jumping well,” said Minikus. “Going into the jump-off, I was in the predica- class—I’ve been a Purina-sponsored rider since ment of, ‘do I go clean or turn on the jet 2000 and we are very proud to be part of the burners?’ I opted to do a nice ‘quick-enough’ Purina Team.” Aside from the $100,000 Grand Prix, clean. It was important to me to do well in this Purina Mills also welcomed local families to the Saugerties, N.Y., show grounds for their Boarding • Training • Lessons • Camp • Sales & Leases • Horse Shows annual Kids Day. Crowds of visitors were entertained with a horseless horseshow, Teaching strong basics to beginner riders & competition riders at all levels. face painting, arts and crafts, pony rides, and an appearance by Whoopsy Daisy the Clown. As if $30,000 in prize money wasn’t enough, Next Florentino won 2,000 lbs. of feed, as part of a Schooling Show “win a ton” rider incentive program sponsored Sept. 11 by Purina Mills, the official feed of HITS Horse Hunters • Jumpers Instructor Owner/Trainer Trainer / Owner Shows. Luckily, he and the team at Stransky’s Equitation • Dressage Diane Pirro Jill Weinstein Alexandria Quayle Mission Farms, Inc. feed their horses Purina 508-577-4521 508-561-5829 508-561-4825 Mills feed. www.bellaroseastables.com www.bluerideshowstables.net For more information on HITS-on-the75 Warren Drive • Wrentham, MA Hudson, visit www.hitsshows.com.
ector Florentino debuted at HITSon-the-Hudson in Saugerties, N.Y., this June and left his mark as he won the $100,000 Purina Mills Grand Prix, aboard Stransky’s Mission Farms, Inc.’s Ultimo. On Sunday, June 12, Florentino was the last rider in the class and topped four challengers in the jump-off to go double clear and win a pivotal qualifier for the Pfizer $1 Million Grand Prix in September. After a day of rain, the footing in the Strongid C 2X Stadium held up well under the conditions. Olaf Peterson Jr.’s course featured 16 jumping efforts and included a double combination at fence number four and a triple at fence eight. The triple yielded 20 faults as four riders had rails down, keeping them from the second round. The riders who joined Florentino in the jump-off included a talented line-up of Margie Engle on Ashland Farms’ Lord Spezi, Ali Wolff on John Wolff and Blacklick Bend’s Lanoo, Darragh Kenny aboard North Run and Missy Clark’s Gael Force, and Todd Minikus aboard his own Pavarotti. All riders in the second round finished within the 52 seconds allowed, but some encountered trouble in the repeat double at fence four. Engle had a rail down at the combination in the first go position of the jump-off and Wolff also picked up four jumping faults at the same fence. Wolff, however, posted a faster time than Engle in the jump-off at 44.097 seconds. In the third go spot, Kenny picked up four jumping faults at the sixth effort in 45.791 seconds, which pushed Engle to third. Minikus got the first clear go to keep Kenny from the top two, but dropped to second after Florentino’s faster trip. Engle ultimately
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presented by Bigeq.com on October 1-2, and then continues through October 9 with top hunter, jumper, and equitation competition. This includes the World Championship Hunter Rider Professional Finals, where the country’s best go head to head competing for the coveted WCHR title. There will be many exciting contests to look forward to at this year’s show. In a league of its own, the Capital Challenge Horse Show sets itself apart with a distinct and unique focus on prominent hunter competition, including the WCHR Emerging Pro Challenge. Other feature classes will include the North American Equitation Championship, the Taylor Harris Insurance Services (THIS) National Children’s Medal Finals, the North American Junior/AmateurOwner Jumper Challenge Cup, and the Ariat National Adult Medal Finals. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to be a Scott Stewart won his fourth WCHR Professional part of one of the country’s most exciting Finals at the 2010 Capital Challenge Horse Show. and celebrated equestrian competitions! For more information on the 2011 Capital lenge.org or visit the Capital Challenge Horse Challenge Horse Show, visit www.capitalchal- Show page on Facebook.
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laughed winning Chilean born rider Samuel Parot. “We were late coming because we thought the class started at 7:30 p.m. and so we came running over from the grand prix ring, saw the track from outside and got help from others. But at the end of the day basically the strategy was to get the higher point jumps twice at the beginning and then just use the time at the end to get the smaller points. So we did a lot of rollbacks, we went back and forth quick on the higher ones, then went to the next higher set until the we worked all the way down,” added Juan Ortiz, Parots’s business partner and owner of the winning horse,
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$35,000 Outback Steakhouse Grand Prix Champions Wilhelm Genn and Happy Z.
Atlanta Summer Classics Finale Wilhelm Genn and happy Z TriumphanT in $35,000 OuTback STeakhOuSe Grand prix
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he Atlanta Summer Classics wrapped up competition at the Georgia International Horse Park on June 26, 2011, awarding nearly $300,000 in prize money and raising thousands for local charities over the two week run. “We’ve had some of the best riders in our sport joining us; it’s been a remarkable series and I couldn’t be happier,” Bob Bell, President of Classic Company said. Starting off the finale week were a couple of highly anticipated clinics. $1 Million Dollar Club member and Grand Prix pro Wilhelm Genn shared his secrets of mastering water jumps. Sponsored by the United States Hunter Jumper Association (USHJA), Genn used the covered arena to set a mini course of six jumps—two with water hazards—and used 10 horses to demonstrate proper and improper approaches. Speaking to riders and trainers for nearly two hours, Genn answered questions and provided helpful tips to “boost a horse’s confidence” when confronting water obstacles. A very informative Pony Model Clinic with one of the foremost experts on the East Coast, Bibby Farmer, was then held. Farmer carefully explained to young exhibitors not only what judges look for, but how to get the best from their ponies. She covered everything from the pony’s stance to where the exhibitor’s attentions need to be when a judge is walking about them. On Thursday, June 23, it was the judges that found themselves in the proverbial hot seats for an open forum called Just Ask the Judges. Three of the most respected names in judging—Betty Oare, Scott Fitton, and Barry Lobel—fielded questions from exhibitors and provided insight 102
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on scoring in the hunter and jumper disciplines. The panel also shared several of what they referred to as judges’ pet peeves, which included overly short releases, especially in the equitation divisions. All the experts $3,500 Gamblers Choice Jumper Challenge winner agreed a restrictive release interferes Samuel Parot with Juan Ortiz. with the horse’s jumping style, but pointed out that doesn’t imply they want to 7-year-old German bred Costa Real. Parot and see the opposite extreme with the infamous Costa Real scored a total of 1,350 points to take overdone throwing of the arms release. Another the win. Both rider and owner gave full credit to peeve they described was the exaggerated tour the young mare. “She’s won almost every meter 1.20 class in the taken upon entering the ring, stating that if a rider needs to show their mount the ring and/ big Grand Prix arena. She’s a very agile, very fast, or the fences then the rider appears unprepared. and experienced young horse,” Parot said. Earlier in the day, 18 future Derby hopefuls Questions were asked on a wide range of subjects and guests left the forum armed with competed in the $2,500 USHJA National Hunter a lot of valuable information. “The clinics were Classic. Course designer Joe Carnicone created a giant success and [Classic Company] will be a Derby type layout consisting of turns, broken introducing more of these throughout our show lines, and optional fences ranging from 3' to 3'3''. Also in the hunter rings, the Grand Puba schedule,” Bell said. Friday, June 24, saw the annual Outback Junior Hunter competition concluded with Steakhouse Charity Dinner in the covered arena Taylor Ann Adams of Ocala, Fla., taking the filled to capacity with guests enjoying a sump- title of 2011 Most Supreme Grand Puba Junior tuous meal, placing bids on an array of items in Champion. During week two, competitors the silent auction to benefit The Hope Clinic, accumulated points which moved forward to and eagerly awaiting the $3,500 Gamblers the Junior Hunter Classic for each division Choice Jumper Challenge. Set at meter 1.15, 12 to aid in determining the ultimate winners. jumps were set in a nondescript layout with each Overall scores were calculated as follows: points fence being given a point value ranging from 50 from the first Junior Hunter Over Fences class to 200. The 30 competitors had 90 seconds to counted as 25% and points from the Junior accumulate the highest score based on whatever Hunter Under Saddle classes another 25%. strategy they deemed best. A select few fences These two scores were added to the two Classic allowed for limited multiple pass overs and rounds, which accounted for the remaining some allowed reverse directions. Typically this 50% of points that decided the final total indiis a class won on good strategic planning but vidual scores. A Grand Puba Junior Hunter was crowned in each size and age section of the junior sometimes it’s good old fashion luck. “The success is arriving 30 minutes later!” continued on page 104
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hunters. Cloudline, owned by Visse Wedall, and Adams were awarded the title of Most Supreme Grand Puba Junior Champion based on achieving the highest overall score. The grand finale of events in Conyers was the $35,000 Outback Steakhouse Grand Prix with 27 superb equine athletes taking on a 90-second clock to negotiate the 16 efforts of a highly technical layout by renowned designer Michel Vaillancourt. The first nine entries failed to run the course clean, but the number 10 pair of Julianna Fischer and Lola posted a clear round in 80.689. Six horses later it was Lebanon, Ohio, based owner-rider Wilhelm Genn aboard the incomparable 13-year-old German mare Happy Z clearing the timers in 84.228 seconds, assuring a jump-off round. None of the remaining 10 steeds would advance to the final round. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was a pretty long course, and I think because of the light and time of day it was a little bit
different for the horses. They donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t jump in those kinds of conditions very often,â&#x20AC;? Genn said. The jump-off took on more of a match race feel with two mares, similar in small stature and lightning fast turning abilities. They faced off against Vaillancourtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s limit of 48 seconds to clear the eight-fence layout with its shear distance from the far side of the former Olympic arena via tight turns to its final fence at the In Gate. First in, Fischer and Lola, knowing just who they were up against, held nothing back in their efforts to set a blazing pace for Happy Z to follow, but despite a time of 39.009, an unfortunate rail at fence seven would leave them holding their breath while Genn was on course. Happy entered the arena and showed what it is that makes her such a crowd favorite, executing a split second rollback and flawless tight turns to land Genn in the winnerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s circle with a clear ride in 39.120. For more information on the 2011 Atlanta Summer Classics, visit www.classiccompany.com.
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HH Narcos Du Marais and Christina Kelly Win the $32,500 FairField Grand Prix to beneFit the eQUUS FoUndation Nelson, spectators and over 400 guests at The EQUUS Foundation Grand Prix Benefit Luncheon were afforded ringside views to watch riders and horses triumph over Olympic Course Designer Steve Stephensâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; creation. The Buick & GMC $32,500 Fairfield Grand Prix Champions Christina Kelly and HH Amateur-Owner/Junior Narcos Du Marais. Jumper Classic was won by Lillie Keenan aboard Chansonette Farm LLCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Friends of the Global Fund for Children. Steege claimed first place aboard Majestic, Veronieque. Keenan claimed the blue ribbon owned by Anthony Arena; second place aboard for the second year in a row. Ken Silverman of GMC and Dave Whitlock Aiden, owned by John Yozell; fourth place aboard of Buick presented the trophy to 13-year-old Duval, owned by Randi Vladimer; and sixth place Keenan, one of the top young riders in the aboard Caschmier, owned by Judy Rutkowsky. country, who also came in fifth place in Brooke Baldwin DeGrazia, winner of the 2010 Fairfield Hunter Derby, was on hand to present Saturdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Grand Prix aboard Vanhattan. Amanda Steege emerged triumphant over the blue ribbon to Steege, along with Sam and a field of 32 competitors in the $10,000 Rebecca McGoldrick and John E. Franzreb III. New England Hunter Derby, presented by the continued on page 107
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n Sunday, June 12, 56 equestrians from around the region participated in the 15th annual Farmers’ Museum Benefit Horse Show, held at the Iroquois Farm Showgrounds, just outside the village of Cooperstown, N.Y. In addition to the competition, The Farmers’ Museum hosted a clinic with Timmy Kees on Saturday, June 11. Thirteen riders of all ages, levels, and abilities participated in the clinic. There were 31 classes in the show, including Open Beginner Hunter, Children’s Hunter, Special Hunter, Adult Hunter, and Open Hunter Under Saddle and Over Fences. The Equitation division included Open, Adult, Children’s, and Beginner classes. The Josef Neckermann Perpetual Trophy, which is presented to the best child rider, was awarded to Kacy Gardiner of LaFayette, N.Y. The John Moffat Perpetual Trophy, presented to the champion in the Equitation division, was also awarded to Gardiner. The Coral Island Perpetual Trophy, awarded to the horse winning the most points in the Junior, Adult, and Open Hunter divisions, was presented to Chateau ridden by Alix Coursen of Cazenovia, N.Y., and The Farmers’ Museum Good Sportsmanship Award, which is awarded to a rider, trainer, or parent who exemplifies good conduct, character, and overall good sportsmanship, was presented to Joy Dunn of Oneonta, N.Y. For more information on the Farmers’ Museum Horse Show, visit www.farmersmuseum.org.
Scenes from the 2011 Farmers’ Museum Horse Show.
Green Hunter Over Fences: 1. Alexa Harris, Shez Incrediblue; 2. Sarah Behrens, Gatt - Mahalo. Green Hunter Over Fences: 1. Alexa Harris, Shez Incrediblue; 2. Kim Storey, Rhondo. Green Hunter under saddle: 1. Kim Storey, Rhondo; 2. Alexa Harris, Shez Incrediblue. adult Hunter Over Fences: 1. Kara Rothermel, Kara’s Matic; 2. Alix Coursen, Chateau. adult Hunter Over Fences: 1. Alix Coursen, Chateau; 2. Kara Rothermel, Kara’s Matic. adult Hunter under saddle: 1. Kristie Fisher, Secret Embrace; 2. Kara Rothermel, Kara’s Matic. Open equitatiOn Over Fences: 1. Rebecca Malmquist; 2. Kacy Gardiner. Open equitatiOn Over Fences: 1. Kacy Gardiner; 2. Kara Rothermel. Open equitatiOn - Flat: 1. Kara Rothermel; 2. Kacy Gardiner. cHildren’s Hunter Over Fences: 1. Kacy Gardiner, Moonshine; 2. Sera Torregiano, Shamrock. cHildren’s Hunter Over Fences: 1. Sera Torregiano, Shamrock; 2. Kacy Gardiner, Moonshine. cHildren’s Hunter under saddle: 1. Shavon McGlynn, Shez Incrediblue; 2. Kacy Gardiner, Moonshine. Open Hunter Over Fences: 1. Alix Coursen, Chateau; 2. Kara Rothermel, Kara’s Matic. Open Hunter Over Fences: 1. Alix Coursen, Chateau; 2. Kara Rothermel, Kara’s Matic. Open Hunter under saddle: 1. Alix Coursen, Chateau; 2. Kara Rothermel, Kara’s Matic. Open pleasure: 1. Shavon McGlynn, Shez Incrediblue; 2. Sarah Heneghan, Say When. Bridle patH Hack: 1. Sarah Heneghan, Say When; 2. Linda Trautman
Strahgos, Jamaica Me Jealous. Open Hunter Hack: 1. Shavon McGlynn, Shez Incrediblue; 2. Kasey Palmer, Durango. lOw equitatiOn Over Fences: 1. Kelly Weeks; 2. Taylor Bookhout. lOw equitatiOn Over Fences: 1. Kelly Weeks; 2. Thomasina Clarke Zaengle. special Hunter Over Fences: 1. Lee Ann Fuchs, Columbo; 2. Taylor Bookhout, Assigned Risk. special Hunter Over Fences: 1. Taylor Bookhout, Assigned Risk; 2. Kelly Weeks, My Royal Robin. special Hunter under saddle: 1. Sarah Heneghan, Say When; 2. Taylor Bookhout, Assigned Risk. walk-trOt equitatiOn - Flat: 1. Skyler Fullington; 2. Emily Ferrari. walk-trOt pleasure: 1. Phoebe Caria Trush, Moonshine; 2. Madison Couperthwait, Lovey Dovey. Green Hunter divisiOn: CH: Alexa Harris, Shez Incrediblue; RE: Kim Storey, Rhondo. adult Hunter divisiOn: CH: Kara Rothermel, Kara’s Matic; RE: Alix Coursen, Chateau. Open equitatiOn divisiOn: CH: Kacy Gardiner; RE: Kara Rothermel. cHildren’s Hunter divisiOn: CH: Kacy Gardiner, Moonshine; RE: Sera Torregiano, Shamrock. Open Hunter divisiOn: CH: Alix Coursen, Chateau; RE: Kara Rothermel, Kara’s Matic. pleasure divisiOn: CH: Sarah Heneghan, Say When; RE: Shavon McGlynn, Shez Incrediblue. lOw equitatiOn divisiOn: CH: Kelly Weeks; RE: Sean Bailey. special Hunter divisiOn: CH: Taylor Bookhout, Assigned Risk; RE: Lee Ann Fuchs, Columbo. walk-trOt divisiOn: CH: Madison Couperthwait, Lovey Dovey; RE: Emily Ferrari, Silverado. BeGinner divisiOn: CH: Claudia Miner, Shamrock; RE: Sydney Seegers, Czar. ●
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All horse show class sponsorships directly benefited The EQUUS Foundation, Inc., a 501 (c)(3) national charitable foundation whose mission is to improve the quality of life of horses and the people who benefit from their unique abilities to empower, teach, and heal. “We are very grateful to the Fairfield County Hunt Club for selecting The EQUUS Foundation as the show’s benefiting charity and to the hundreds of individuals and corporations who made donations this year,” said Coakley. “The Foundation has awarded over $1.6 million in grants to horse-related charities across the United States.” For more information, contact The EQUUS
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saddle, equitation, pleasure, and classes for families, pairs, and hunt teams. Featured classes include the $1,000 Ludwig’s Corner Horse Show Association (LCHSA) Hunter Classic, $500 LCHSA Pony Hunter Classic, and the $7,500 LCHSA Jumper Classic. There will also be an “Ask the Judge” seminar that will allow participants to watch a hunter class with an official horse show judge outside the ring, who will explain what judges consider in awarding ribbons. These three days of family fun will benefit a great cause—raising funds to preserve the 33-acre show grounds and the equestrian tradition of Chester County, Pa. For more information, call 610-458-3344 or visit www. ludwigshorseshow.com.
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Arabian news Fred Mastele and Zarif Tamir at the Miles for Memories Fundraising Trail Ride.
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THE FIRST ANNUAL MILES FOR MEMORIES FUNDRAISING TRAIL RIDE was held in Escoheag, R.I. Jennifer Coffey organized this event in memory of her three grandparents, Joe and Peg Barrow and Bertha Helenius. Miles For Memories attracted over 30 riders from southern New England and raised over $1,500 for the Alzheimer’s Association - CT Chapter, with more being raised by the sale of photos taken that day by Event Photographer Karen Wilcox. Wilcox graciously donated her time and sales proceeds for the cause! Becky Griffin collected items from local businesses to be given to the two adult and two junior riders that raised the most in donations. Donors include Agway of Plainfield, The Spinning Wheel, My Pony’s Closet, The Paddock, and Tractor Supply Company. The adult winners were Fred Mastele and Faith Brouillard, and the junior winners were Mackenzie and Alexandra Coffey. Thanks go out to Lory Walsh for helping mark the trails, and to Peter Coffey for cooking for the
event! The second Annual Miles For Memories Trail Ride will be held in July 2012. QUARRY HILL FARM is happy to announce that their 2011 open house will be on Saturday, September 10 from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., rain or shine. Open Barns begin at 12:00 p.m.; with a barbecue lunch at 1:00 p.m., and the presentation of horses at 2:00 p.m. Special guest presentations will be made by Karen Baldwin of Baldwin Stables in Deep River, Conn., in Hunter Cranberry Knoll Arabians and Sport Horses’ riders Pleasure; Dinah Rojek of Smoke Rise Farm after the Pediatric Brain Cancer benefit class. in South Woodstock, Vt., in Competitive aboard Pinebrook Jack Frost. Trail & Endurance; Rodney Eckenrode of Equistar Dugas also captured the Half-Arabian Open Training in Annville, Pa., in Western Pleasure; Show Hack Championship; was reserve champion Bill Bohl of Quarry Hill Farm in English Pleasure, in the Country English Pleasure ATR; and second and more. in Half-Arabian Native Costume Open aboard Reservations are required—RSVP by Symphony RB. In the dressage arena, Jess rode September 1 to 860-435-2571 or info@quarryhillPinebrook Jack Frost to first place in Training farm.com. Level Test 2 and second in Half-Arabian Hunter Hack. Stablemate Moonshine Malachi took home MANY MEMBERS OF THE CRANBERRY KNOLL third place in Half-Arabian Sport Horse Under CREW did well at the AHCC Annual Show held Saddle. CPF Winsome Dreamer of Cathedral Pines over Memorial Day weekend. In the Cancer Arabians captured second place in the Purebred Benefit Class, trainer Cheryl Lane-Caron aboard Sport Horse Under Saddle Junior Horse with Symphony RB won the overall third place ribbon, and her student Jesselyn Dugas claimed fifth continued on page 110 AUGUST 2011
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RUTH LACK AND HER HALF-ARABIAN MICKEY MANTLE CC attended the first ever Connecticut Color Breed Show at Whitney Ridge Stables in Higganum, Conn., on June 5. Mickey is trained by Beth Tolhurst and Amy Rader of White Birch Farm in East Hampton, Conn. The show was well attended and all exhibitors had a great time there.
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Cheryl Lane-Caron and second in Walk-trot 11-17 with Emily Dorian. Amy Braley and her lovely mare, spice it up took first place in both of her Intro dressage tests and second place in Purebred sport Horse Mares In-Hand. Rhode Island aRabIan hoRse assocIatIon will hold its 2011 Annual Open Horse show at a new facility this year. the show is scheduled for August 28 at Red Rock Farm/Dwyer Equine, LLC in Foster, R.I. Kevin Dwyer has recently acquired this facility and has graciously agreed to let RIAHA use his new location for the show. the organization has also rolled back the prices of their classes this year. the association has removed the registration fee for the Year-End Awards Program and has added new classes to its prize list as well. More divisions will be offered as well as a high caliber Day-End HighPoint Award. Double points will be
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he Arabian Horse Association of New England (AHANE) had another successful Big Money Show, held June 30 - July 2, 2011. The 57th annual show was held at the Eastern States Expostition Center in West Springfield, Mass., and was an AHA approved, USEF “A” rated, USDF approved, and NSH “C” approved event. The exhibitors and the crowd showmanship champion amanda baldwin with Indyana Jones, owned enjoyed three wonderful days of by Karen and Robin Kolodecik. sunshine and showing. Everyone Durham, N.C., in being on the show committee for next year to had a great time meeting old the coliseum, Sarah call Donna Conklin at 978-456-8628 or email friends and watching great horses Geikie of Lebanon, donna_conklin@yahoo.com. strut their stuff. The kids free fun half-arabian sport horse Under The organization would like to thank all of Conn., in dressage, classes were a blast and the partici- saddle winners holly schnader and Suzanne Handler of the exhibitors, officials, sponsors, patrons, pants wanted more of them next darkcyde of the Moon. Ridgefield, Conn., volunteers, and vendors who helped make the year. Competitors were abound with more than 197 entries and over 100 in also in dressage, and Carter Bass of Ruckersville, event possible. For more information on AHANE or the Big Money Show, visit Va., in sport horse. Sport Horse In-Hand alone. AHANE welcomes anyone interested in www.ahane.org. Judges for the event were James Paden of
Jesselyn dugas and symphony Rb after the half-arabian open show hack championship class. offered to RIAHA members only. For a prize list and information in regards to the show, email Lu guilbault at lugilbo@cox.net or call 401-568-8238. Send your Arabian news to Lauren at leb92884@gmail.com.
Heads Up By Tina Karlen
QuarterHorse news Troy Green and RR The Best Man took first in Green Pleasure at the Connecticut Quarter Horse Show.
Kanevil tied with Jennifer Delabruere Paquette and Zips NationalPlayBoy for second. In the Novice Youth division Alyssa Kilcollins and She Is All Blue took first, followed by Alyssa Fasolo and A Shady Invitation.
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IN OTHER NEWS FROM SHOWSTRING FARM, Sarah Marchionne of Pembroke, Mass., and Brodway Lites are qualified for the AQHA World Show in Amateur Hunter Under Saddle, and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Butterâ&#x20AC;? is also qualified in the Junior Hunter Under Saddle with Scott Jones. In addition, this show team is leading the nation in Open Green Hunter Under Saddle with 36.5 points.
TROY GREEN QUARTER HORSES had a great weekend in Oneco, Conn., at the Connecticut Quarter Horse Association show in May. RR The Best Man, owned by Cathy Perron came in first twice in Green Pleasure with Green and first and second in Amateur Pleasure with Perron, who also earned her qualifying points for the AQHA World Show in Amateur Showmanship. Outta Range, owned by Terrie Briand, won his first two Open All-Around Championships, placing first in Junior Pleasure with Troy riding. At the Pine Tree Classic Memorial Day show in Skowhegan, Maine, Torey Roderick and Rock N Assets, owned by Marie-Josee Paquette, placed first and second in the Green Hunter Under Saddle classes. At the Vermont Quarter Horse show held in Northampton, Mass., in June, Roderick and Cash or Chips, owned by Dr. Gail Mason, finished their qualifying points for the AQHA World Show in Junior Trail. Troy Green and Torey Roderick are located at Pine Hill Farm in Taunton, Mass.
MASSACHUSETTS QUARTER HORSE ASSOCIATION would like to congratulate the following all around winners from their May spring show. In the Open division, Mary Beth Rapp and Outta Range took the championship, with reserve honors going to Beverly Profittand and OHK Maid Krymsun. In the Amateur division, Daniel Carlson and Are You Charlie earned top honors, followed by Christine Potts and Hot and Graceful. In the Select Amateur division, Andrea Schneebaum and Im Pretty Lazy were the team to beat, with Linda VanDeusen and HocusPocos Sensation in reserve. The Youth 13 & Under division was taken by Taylor Wyman and Mighty High Asset. In the Youth 14-18 division, Allegra Walters and Bens Chocolate Chip took top honors, with reserve going to Brianna McNally and Some Like It Shady. Champion Cynthia Walstedt and Half A Cookie were the winners of the Novice Amateur division, while Emilee Lavinge and Achievil
THE JUSTIN ROOKIE OF THE YEAR leaders for New England have been posted. In the Youth division the leaders are: Sabrina Alexandra Janis for Massachusetts, showing Duies Creditor with 3.5 points; Emily Estes showing Misters Awesome Lady for Maine, with 1.5 points; and Brianne Reilly Lenehan showing Pass the Zippo for Connecticut, with 1.0 points. In the Amateur division the leaders are: Amanda Steneck of Connecticut showing Relic Hunter with .5 points; Wendy Welch of New Hampshire showing Zippolocity with 1.5 points; and Jennifer Delabruere of Vermont showing Zips Nationalplayboy with 2.5 points. HAROLD CAMPTON
CONGRATULATIONS TO TONI GREGOIRE OF ATHOL, MASS., on winning the High Point Amateur Select Championship at the Vermont Quarter Horse Association show in Northampton, Mass., in June, with her new show partner Fancy Huh. SARAH ROSCITI OF SCITUATE, R.I., earned a Circuit Championship in Novice Amateur Horsemanship at the Tar Heel Triple Classic Show in North Carolina in June, riding That Sweet Thing. Rosciti thanks Dave Miller, Scott Jones, Kirstin Swankie, and Julian Harris.
VARSITY EQUESTRIAN is proud to announce the 2010-2011 All-American Award recipients. This is the first year Varsity Equestrian honored All-American status as well as Honorable Mention All-American status to the top equestrian studentathletes in the country. Two New England equestrians were honored this year. In the Horsemanship event, Courtney Chown of Texas Christian University, Lauren Halvorson of Oklahoma State University, Johnna Letchworth of the University of South Carolina, and Indy Roper of Auburn University earned All-American honors. Honorable Mention All-American status will be awarded to Kelsey Adams of Texas A&M University, Ashley Aikman of Texas Christian University, Kelly Bovaird of Kansas State University, Maggie Fortune of the University of South Carolina, Katie Lisabeth of Texas A&M University, Carey Nowacek of Texas A&M University, and Maria Salazar of the University of Georgia. Johnna Letchworth and Maggie Fortune are familiar faces on the New England and National AQHA show scene. Currently, 23 colleges and universities offer equestrian as a varsity sport. Varsity Equestrian athletes boast some of the top GPA, honor roll, and graduation rates of any collegiate sport. These athletes are dedicated to their academics while competing at the varsity level.
Sarah Rosciti earned a Circuit Championship in Novice Amateur Horsemanship at the Tar Heel Triple Classic.
THE AQHA LIMITED-RIDER POINT standings to date show that T. R. Potts of East Windsor, Conn., is currently in fifth place with 11.5 points in the Western Riding/Green Western Riding classes. Send your news stories and photos to Tina Karlen at klkarlen@karlprod.com. AUGUST 2011
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Liz and Clint Haverty with Who Whiz It. Sunday, May 22 after a bout with colic. He will be greatly missed by all members of the Haverty family, who have been his sole owners. Who Whiz It’s earnings exceeded $80,000 and his influence will continue through his offspring, as the family plans to continue their breeding program based around him.
Fred Whitfield defended his Match Roping Championship title at this year’s Battle in the Saddle.
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AT THE RED DESERT CLASSIC, held on June 3-5, 450 barrel racers gathered in Rock Springs, Wyo., to compete head-to-head at the Sweetwater Events Center. With the Red Desert Futurity and Derby as the main events, riders competed for over $41,000 in prize money. Brenda Seeley and Firewater Breeze Jones scored an average time of 31.479 seconds over their two runs for the win in the Red Desert Futurity. Coming in reserve was Toni Hardin riding Karens Lucky Leader. Seeley took home a $3,410 paycheck for her performance at the Classic, which also included a 1D win in the Wyoming-bred Futurity sidepot and an eighth place finish in the 1D Open run on Saturday with Firewater Breeze Jones. She also took prize money riding Soxi Chick in the Futurity and Raw Silver Tonto in the Open. The Average win in the Red Desert Derby went to Cami Bauer and Shake Em Dyna with their score of 31.586 seconds on two runs. They posted the fastest run of any event at the Classic with 15.487 seconds in the first go round. WE WERE SAD TO HEAR THE POPULAR REINING HORSE AND STALLION WHO WHIZ IT, out of Blonde at the Bar and by the famous stallion Topsail Whiz, was humanely euthanized on
PLANS ARE ALREADY UNDERWAY FOR THE NATIONAL CUTTING HORSE ASSOCIATION’S 50TH ANNIVERSARY World Championship Futurity. Sally Harrison, author and cutting horse historian, will publish Cutting Horse Gold: A 50-Year History of the NCHA Futurity this fall. The book will recount the history of the NCHA Futurity through interviews and personal accounts. At the event, there will be a special display of the NCHA Open Futurity Champions in the Amon G. Carter Exhibit Hall. For more information about this event, and the National Cutting Horse Association, visit www.nchacutting.com. THE DENNIS REIS UNIVERSAL HORSEMANSHIP TOUR is making a stop in New England at the Three County Fairgrounds in Northampton, Mass. The demonstration will include topics such as bits, bridling, and colt starting. Reis will work with either a young horse, or a horse with severe behavior issues. For more information about Dennis Reis, visit www.reisranch.com. AN FEI INQUIRY IS CURRENTLY REVIEWING ALLEGATIONS that breaches of the Rules and Regulations occurred during training sessions at the FEI World Reining Final, held on May 20, 2011. The inquiry follows contact from the Danish website Epona TV on May 23. However, the FEI has been unable to receive a copy of the unedited film despite two formal requests. FEI Secretary General Ingmar de Vos commented, “Epona TV defend their position on the grounds that its journalists are independent and do not want to get involved in an investigation, but many reputable news organizations have given unedited footage under similar circumstances to the relevant authority. Edited footage without authentication from the source is
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Connecticut Ranch Horse Assoc. Introduces the MartIn FaMIly: Four GeneratIons oF connectIcut cowboys subMItted by susan carhart wIth tracy MartIn
family tradition. Cody Martin, age 10, marks the fourth generation of Connecticut cowboys for the Martin family. Cody’s parents, Terry Martin Jr. and Tracy Martin founded the Connecticut Ranch Horse Association. The club’s senior member is Cody’s Grandfather, Terry Martin Sr. of Cedar Valley Ranch in Middletown, Conn., where Cody is learning to be “a hand.” His responsibilities include handling livestock, trail riding, working cattle, and riding fence lines…he was even the first one to ride Terry Sr.’s young filly, Casey. Since the 1940s, the Martin family has been known for their riding, roping, and rodeoing. “Ma Martin’s Round-Up” at the Berlin Fair was started by Terry Sr.’s mom, Rosie. She and Terry Sr. have kept it going for more than 50 years. Last year, Terry Sr. shared the spotlight with Cody during Ma Martin’s Round-Up intermission show. Cody did some trick roping, while Terry Sr. did his trick horse act with his longtime steed, Playboy. Terry Sr. has no intentions of hanging up his spurs. At age 78, he is still an active member of the horse community, rides daily, and competes in team penning events. He still keeps horses and some cattle at his farm and is in the process of training a new horse for next year’s competi-
tions. He and Cody can be found out on the trail or exercising their horses in the arena where Terry is passing on his knowledge of training and horsemanship. They will also be competing at two-man ranch hand sorting and cattle drive events this summer at Crowley’s Cody and Terry Martin Sr., entertain the crowd with Sales Barn and Stables. their roping and trick horse skills during the Ma Of course, Cody keeps his horse at Martin’s Round-Up intermission show last year. his grandfather’s ranch. Shesa Royal Booger, a.k.a. “Dakota,” is a registered Quarter Fontano’s farm in Morris, Conn. Pete has also Horse, reiner, working cow horse, and versatility been a great mentor for him…Cody gets to ride and trail riding aficionado. “This horse ‘picked’ his horses and learn to rope cattle. He works the Cody as her new owner. She’s got a lot of spunk, chutes for the ropers, and helps warm up the but she loves her owner and has proven herself horses and move the herd. These are all basic as a trusty, levelheaded companion,” says Cody’s skills for a future cattleman and ranch hand. “We plan to continue the Martin tradition mom, Tracy. Cody has ridden Dakota in versatility competitions, and clocked numerous trail of western fun,” says Tracy. “It would be great to see Terry Sr. help Cody win his first team miles with Terry Sr. Recently Cody has commandeered Tracy’s penning buckle.” Be sure to visit www.ctrha.com often for future working cow horse, Gypsy Swinging, for cattle work and two-man sorting. Gypsy is a quick, events and points updates. catty cow horse with lots of ability and a big heart for the cowboys. Her speed, stopping, and quick turning is sure to put a strong seat on Cody. You can find Cody most evenings at CTRHA member Pete 14. Paint Gelding, 6 years, 16H Red/White, 50/50 color, 1. Reg. Q Horse 16H sorrel gelding, 2003 nice horse, family, trail or show horse.
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considered to be inadmissible evidence from a legal standpoint and Epona’s refusal to provide the unedited footage means that the FEI now has to proceed without a key piece of evidence.” More information is to be released at the conclusion of the inquiry. to stay updated on the FEI proceedings and for more information on the FEI World Reining Final, visit www. horsesport.org.
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5. Reg. Q Horse big bodied 16H bay gelding, 1997 incentive fund. Western pleasure and trails.
8. Q Horse 15.3 black gelding, 9 years old, great on trails, games and ranch horse. Could do lots of jobs.
9. Paint Gelding, 10 years, 15.3H buckskin/white/black, trails, games cattle for him all easy 10. Paint Black/White 50/50 color, 15.3H 8 year old gelding, great all around horse. 11. Reg Paint Red/White, 6 year old 50/50 color, 15.2H gelding, show ring or trails 12. Reg Paint, Red/White Tobiano, 16H gelding 2008 Western Pleasure 50/50 color
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15. Pinto red/white 40/60 Color 15.2H great trail, family horse, good on trails 16. Pony chestnut mare, 14H jump, quite in trails, 13 years old 17. Pony 14H Bay gelding, cut jump, showing, trails, good mover 18. Pony 14H grey gelding 8 year old top show pony, jump trails 19. Warmblood cross bay mare, 8 years old, great all around horse, shows 20. Warmblood cross bay mare 16H, 9 years old, events, trails, jumping 21. Warmblood cross dapple grey mare 16H, 5 has a jump, movement, always in the ribbons, nice horse. 22. Warmblood cross chestnut gelding 6 year old show ring, trails, jumps 23. 5 T-Bred x QH crosses, 5-10 years, 15.3- 16.2H lots of quality 24. 3 T-Bred home raised never raced 15.3- 16.1H, good moving, jump 5/7/8 years, good minds 25. 1 QH Draft cross, 16H gelding 6 years, really quiet to ride and handle
13. Black/White Gelding 60/40 color, 16H, 11 years, great on trails, family horse
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he National Cutting Horse Association (NCHA) held its annual convention June 17-19 at the Oklahoma City Marriott. New officers were elected, and Hall of Fame inductees were recognized at the event. Three new executive board members were installed at the convention. Keith Deaville of Covington, La., will serve as NCHA President for the next year. Deaville is taking over the position following Chris Benedict of Weatherford, Texas, who was the 2010-2011 President. President-elect Ernie Beutenmiller Jr. of Union, Mo., is next in line for the title and will take the position at the 2012 convention. Barbara Brooks of Nashville, Tenn., was recently elected as Vice President by a vote
of membership. The open At-Large position was filled in a run-off election between Don Bussey of Guin, Ala., Craig Morris of Weatherford, Texas, and Phil Rapp of Weatherford, Texas. By majority vote, Morris accepted the three-year term at the General Membership meeting, and From top left to bottom right: Don Bussey, Wayne Hodges, Bussey returned for a one-year and Pat Jacobs accepting their Hall of Fame Awards. At-Large term. Two regional representatives were elected to high school. But the challenges of cutting serve the next three years—Region II selected attracted him to the sport. After trying his hand Jerry Louie, of Chico, Calif., and Region III at it, he knew that was where he wanted to be. selected Seth Kirchner, of Clarinda, Iowa. Don became an NCHA Director in the 1980s and President of the association in 2004. He also served as the President of the North Members Hall of Fame: New inductees to the NCHA Alabama Cutting Horse Association for several Members Hall of Fame were years where he worked to promote fun activihonored at a reception on ties for the affiliates’ membership, including Saturday, June 18. Inductees for an Amateur Cutting Tournament and team 2011 included Don Bussey, of cutting during NCHA Days where each team Guin, Ala.; Wayne Hodges, of consisted of an Open, Non Pro, Amateur, and Weatherford, Texas.; Pat Jacobs, of Youth rider who competed against each other Burleson, Texas; and Lisa Johnson, for prizes. Bussey continues to ride, breed, and show cutting horses. of Clayton, N.C.
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Don first developed an interest in cutting after visiting a friend in Oklahoma who rode cutting horses in the early 1970s. He had spent years in the horse business showing western pleasure horses, and he participated in rodeos in
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For cutting veteran Wayne Hodges, the sport and its equipment have come a long way in the 50 years he has been riding to the herd. Wayne’s passion for the sport and the people in the business has not only kept him involved in shows, but it has also led him to become a corporate sponsor for the NCHA.
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Through his company, Wayne Hodges Trailer Sales & Outlaw Conversions, he has sponsored numerous events and has tried to encourage people starting their careers. Wayne didn’t grow up cutting, and wasn’t raised with horses. But in high school he got involved and has been cutting actively since about 1961, beginning in California. The Pacific Coast Cutting Horse Association still fills a large part of his heart. Through the years, he has enjoyed helping other people get started in cutting. He has trained his own horses and hauled with good friends. Wayne says he’s an NCHA corporate sponsor because he wants to be, because cutting has been good to him.
Pat Jacobs
As a young man, Pat broke colts, did day work on nearby ranches, and practiced roping. But when he saw Buster Welch ride Marion’s Girl at a county fair in Kansas, he took a new direction. Until that day, he said he thought cutting was for old men and guys who couldn’t rope. But after that show, he wanted to cut. So, he trained his best roping horse to cut which resulted in a train wreck the first time he showed him. He learned more from a trainer named Jack Ray after that. In his early years, Pat spent more time showing than judging. He has made a lot of contributions to NCHA, but two that he can be proudest of are the five-judge system, and the judge’s rating system, which he began calling for as far back as the 1960s. Today, NCHA is very happy that Pat Jacobs didn’t pursue a career as a roper half a century ago, and decided to concentrate on cutting instead.
Lisa Johnson
Lisa Johnson is the first person from North Carolina to be inducted into the NCHA Members Hall of Fame. She’s a good hand with horses; she broke Haidas Little Pep to ride back in the early 1980s. She supported the Augusta Futurity from its very beginning and served as an NCHA Director for many years. But when people talk about Johnson, they always point out that she would be the first one to arrive at a cutting event, and the last one to go. She was someone the last rider in the last set of the day could always count on to hold herd. Lisa has dedicated her entire life to horses and the cutting horse industry. Lisa survived a tragic accident in January of 2008, and her strength on the long road to recovery has been a further inspiration to all of those she has helped along the way.
Affiliate of the Year
The Affiliate of the Year Award recognizes an outstanding organization based on entries at the affiliate’s shows, innovations, awards and sponsorships, cooperation with other affiliates,
Megan Miller receiving her Non Pro Hall of Fame Award.
Mark Mills accepting his Open Rider Hall of Fame Award.
and other activities. The 2010 Affiliate of the Year Award went to 3 1/2 Amigos Cutting Horse Association. Don Pooley was in attendance to accept an official NCHA trophy, a printer, and check for $2,500 on behalf of the organization. The 2010 Reserve Affiliate of the Year was West Central Texas Cutting Horse Association. J.B. McLamb accepted a plaque on behalf of the club.
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AQHA Awards
Each year, AQHA recognizes the top breeding horses based on money earned by their offspring in NCHA competition during the calendar year. Each winner received an official AQHA trophy from Charlie Hemphill, AQHA Senior Director of Shows. Just Scarlet was the 2010 leading dam. Owners David and Ro Anne Ory accepted the award. One Time Pepto earned the 2010 Leading Freshman Sire trophy. Owners Jeffrey and Sheri Matthews of Matthews Cutting Horses were on site to accept the award. High Brow Cat took his eighth Leading Sire Award. Jack Waggoner of Waggoner Ranches, accepted the award.
Non Professionals are inducted into the NCHA Hall of Fame based on earnings of more than $500,000 or on having won a combination of designated events. Four Non Pros—Michelle Anderson of Victoria, Texas; Bonnie Martin of Las Vegas, Nev.; Megan Miller of Poolville, Texas; and Julie Wrigley of Weatherford, Texas—were inducted in 2010. Each received an official Hall of Fame certificate.
Open Rider Hall of Fame
Open riders are inducted into the NCHA Hall of Fame based on earnings of more than $1 million or by winning a combination of designated events. Six riders—Mark Lavender of Brenham, Texas; Mark Mills of Brookshire, Texas; Jim Mitchell of Danville, Ind.; Don Pooley of Bebe, Texas; Matt Sargood of Millsap, Texas; and Greg Smith of Star, Idaho—were inducted in 2010. Each received an official Hall of Fame certificate. For more information, visit www.nchacutting.com or call 817-244-6188.
Horses Hall of Fame
Cutting horses are inducted into the NCHA Hall of Fame based on their earnings or by winning at least two designated major events or World Championships. Three horses— Copaspepto, owned by Don and Kathy Boone of West Columbia, Texas; Ms Peppy Cat, owned by Lonnie and Barbara Allsup of Clovis, N.M.; and Woody Be Lucky, owned by Dan and Karen Hansen of Nampa, Idaho—qualified in 2010. Each received an official Hall of Fame certificate. August 2011
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National Barrel Horse Association MA01 hands out over $1,900 in prize money at season opener submitted by Karen miller
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focused presentation of principles used to create a reined horse that can be applied to all horses. Johnson takes his professional life experience and bridges the gap between the show ring and trails by depicting reining as an array of skills and maneuvers applicable to any horse and riding discipline. On June 4 and 5 riders participated in what could be considered a great horse and rider development program to hit New England. Johnson’s growing interest in cowboy dressage shows his openness for his own learning experiences. Riders and those watching had two full days of hands-on learning and application from brain to bridle and hands to horsemanship. The clinic began with Johnson going over what he would be working on with the riders over the next two days and the basic concepts of left, right, forward, and back, while day two challenged riders with learning the steps involved in asking their horse to “spin,” roll back, etc.— even in an English saddle. A lifelong student, Johnson has spent most of his career riding western with, getting advice,
and learning from the best trainers and equine athletes in the world. The goal of competing on, and connecting with horses has been his ambition. Over $1,000,000 in lifetime earnings and 14 World Championships are proof of his commitment. Teaching what he has learned has become his passion. Johnson now focuses on helping others raise the level of their riding experience by sharing the knowledge passed on to him from the masters. From clinics, horse fairs, DVDs, books, home study programs, coaching, and video review, to private lessons, he has honed his skills as a much sought after teacher and communicator on the ways of horse improvement and rider development. As part of one of his clinics, you can learn how to train with creativity, respect, expectation, and success. If you choose to compete, he can help you win. If your goal is to discover an efficient way to connect with your horse, he can help you achieve it. If you choose to ride the trail, he will get you there and back safely. Johnson’s programs are an enhancement to all you have learned about horses and how you currently train and work with them. For more information on The Fun!damentals of Reining clinics for all riders, breeds, and disciplines, or to register for the August 6-7 clinic, visit www.newhorizonsvt.com.
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he first show of the MA01 District season started off without a hitch on May 1, 2011. The weather was perfect and cool for the riders and horses. George Pacheco made sure the footing was in top shape for the barrel races at the Raynham Arena, which is located on King Phillip Street, in Raynham, Mass. The show entries boasted 65 Open riders, 19 Youth, and 11 Seniors chasing the cans for total prize money of over $1,900. The show started at 12:00 p.m. and Shiloh Marchand was the Youth 1D winner at the ended around 4:00 p.m., with the top first MA01 district season show. four riders in each division bringing the weekend of September 17-18 at Chipaway home a check. Del Santandrea earned top honors in Senior 2D. Stables in Acushnet, Mass. Not only will We have barrel races all season—admission is free, and there is usually food available on the visit www.nbhama01.com. For more informa- it feature two days of barrel racing, but there premises. Eleven more shows are scheduled for tion on the National Barrel Horse Association, will also be ranch sorting on that Saturday night. For some good family fun, come this season, which are held at three different check out www.nbha.com. Our State Championships will be held on check us out! arenas. For a schedule of the races and results,
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olorful Pinto horses, ponies, and Miniatures vied to be champions at the 2011 Pinto World Championship Show on June 7-18. Traveling from across the United States and Canada, exhibitors and their Pintos shared success as they earned a multitude of prizes, awards, and friendships. Tulsa’s Built Ford Tough Livestock Complex at Expo Square provided the venue for over 2,000 exhibitors and more than 7,400 judged class entries. Produced by the Pinto Horse Association of America, Inc. (PtHA), the championship showcased many disciplines including jumping, reining, driving, roping, pleasure, and halter. Belt buckles by Gist Silversmiths and rosette ribbons were just the beginning of the approximate $225,000 in prizes awarded during the 12-day show. High point awards varied from Dale Chavez custom trophy saddles and Kensington protective products to jackets from Tioga Territory. This was the second year of the Zone Invitational competition. The winner of each age division received a trophy saddle, reserve received a show headstall, and third place received a show halter. All three awards were custom made by Dale Chavez Company. Philanthropy is always at the heart of the Pinto family. This year, the championships included several events that support their affections for charity work, including the Charity Walk/Trot class and the Pink Your Pinto Parade. The Parade was nothing short of an emotional night that paid tribute to those who have battled cancer. Cowboy boots were decorated and painted pink by PtHA members and used to collect donations as parade participants told their stories of survival and loss. The evening earned $2,956 for the Peggy and Charles Stephenson Oklahoma Cancer Center and Rein in Cancer. The Pinto Heritage Foundation held several fundraisers this year in an effort to raise money for the youth scholarship program. A framed, signed, and numbered Orren Mixer “Dreams Come True” artist proof and $500 PtHA credit were raffled off and a station laminating back numbers for exhibitors was set up. The foundation continued with their second year of the
turnout of 15 proud world champions walked away with this year’s shiniest buckle from Gist Silversmiths. Evening competitions kept spectators entertained as Pintos competed for prestigious titles. Among those were the Youth/Amateur and the Open Versatility events in honor of influential PtHA supporters, Billie Cousins and Denny Tuttle respectively. After competing in four events that tested a variety of the horses’ skills, Starlotte, shown and owned by Brayanna Bergstrom, won the Youth/Amateur Versatility contest, and Ton of Trouble, shown by Heather Brower and Amanda Ringer, won in Open Versatility. In addition, Charisma Spots Agold, shown and owned by Joni Osborn, won the Miniature Versatility Showcase. Exhibitor J. Fred Alysia Nielson came in first in Youth Tabor led Kids Classic Center-fold, owned Junior Trail with by John Cadenhead, Stately Sensation. to the Supreme Color Championship. Charity Walk/Trot When the Youth and Champions Zachary Amateurs were not in Nettles and Chex the show ring or getting Max. their horse ready for their next class, they had the opportunity to compete in a horse knowledge test and the team tournament competition. Many special family-friendly activities were held during the two weeks of competition in Tulsa. These included a Welcome Party with free food and drinks, a Youth and Amateur Ice Cream Social, a dog show, and a new event, the Horses for Heroes Walk/Trot class. This class allowed active military, veterans, and their families to participate in the world show and receive due recognition for their continuous dedication to our country. Incorporated in 1956, the Pinto Horse Association of America was formed to encourage the promotion of quality horses, ponies, and Miniatures with color and to establish a registry for maintaining their pedigrees and records. Currently, the association serves approximately 12,000 members and boasts more than 141,000 registered Pintos. For more information about the 2011 Pinto World Championship Show and for complete results, please visit www.pintoworld.com. To learn more about the PtHA, visit www.pinto. org or call 405-491-0111.
Celebrity Walk/Trot class. Together, all of their events gained a total of $3,874. Light-hearted and comical, the costume class provided the opportunity to see the silly side of serious horse show competitors. The class featured a dozen Pintos of all sizes and their handlers dressed in costume. The world champion was Disney’s Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, and the reserve champion was a carousel horse and rider. “It’s nice to see competitors having a good time together at the show,” said Darrell Bilke, PtHA Executive Vice President and CEO. “We try to keep a light-hearted, family atmosphere so people can get the most out of their experience.” The Challenged Rider’s Leadline class boasted exhibitors from across the nation. Sponsored by Ford Farms, the class gave challenged riders a chance to win a world championship buckle in front of their family and friends. A
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he New England Pinto Horse Association (NEPtHA) show season kicked off with an outstanding three-day show held May 13-15 at Falls Creek Farm in Oneco, Conn. Over 100 exhibitors competed in classes throughout the weekend, which kicked off with the Gymkhana classes on Friday night and ended with Western Pleasure classes on Sunday afternoon. The show was judged by Mike Baker of Virginia, Dennis Sienicki of New Jersey, and Helen Gildein of Pennsylvania.
NEPtHA Spring Fling High Points
Congratulations to the High Point Award winners from the May Spring Fling show. The Youth Miniature Horse/Pony Championship went to Indian Rain Dance shown by Jennifer Zonghetti. In the High Point Amateur Pony division, Hez Tuff As Nails and Kathy McCullough were winners.
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2011 Dale Chavez Charity Classic Buckle Series
The New England Pinto Charity Classic series is honored to be able to award a belt buckle to its class winners, specially designed by Dale Chavez. Dale is a longtime Pinto Horse of America sponsor and is supporting the series with a beautiful set of custom designed inlaid and jeweled belt buckles. Dale Chavez Classic Buckle designated classes will be Showmanship and Horsemanship in August, and the Costume class in September.
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New England was well represented at the Pinto World Show in Tulsa, Okla., with multiple entries and six World titles from NEPtHA member Eileen Ricci. There, she showed her Miniature horse mares DPS Ima Star and DPS Riccin For The Stars. Stay tuned for more on Ricci’s experience in next month’s article. For more information on the NEPtHA, visit www.nepinto.com.
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The High Point Open Miniature Horse was HHFS Painted Lady shown by Jean St. Denis. St. Denis also earned the championship in the High Point Breeding Stock Miniature Horse division, with Just Call Me Seminole. Dynamite Bar Plus shown by Megan Sclar won the High Point Breeding Stock Horse division. In Novice Amateur Walk/Trot 19 & Over, the championship went to Bronzed Bonanza shown by Erin Cloherty. Hez Tuff As Nails and Kathy McCullough earned high points in Open Pony. In Youth Walk–Trot 11 & Under, Doran The San Man and Emilee Knox took top honors. The Youth 13 & Under Championship went to Lady Te Bar and Lauren Raad, and in the Youth 14-18 division, Dirty Affair and Michelle Rogers were the team to beat. The Open division was won by Hidells Blue Eagle and Stephanie Bahre, with TallyHoAwayWeGo and Craig McCoskery coming in reserve. In Novice Amateur, Sonny
Dun Me and Debbie Schley were crowned champions. Rock the Bar and Lilia Buccino took top honors in Novice Youth. The Amateur division was presided by Back Seat Driver and Paige Benson, and Katelands Mission Rider and Julia McCoskery earned the championship in Amateur Miniature Horse.
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IHSA Executive Director Robert Cacchione receiving the 10th Annual Equine Industry Vision Award.
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Free Pass to Paso Finos The Paso Fino Horse Association is gearing up for another unforgettable Grand National Show & Expo in Memphis, Tenn., September 25 - October 1. This free event draws a crowd of more than 2,500 people, with 600 horses competing in over 130 classes for almost $100,000 in prize money. This year includes cowboy mounted shooting, horse soccer, a trail obstacle challenge, and organized trail rides. (www.pfha.org) Last Chance!
The Washington International Horse Show’s Poster Contest deadline has been extended to July 31.
IHSA’s Inspiration Pfizer Animal Health and American Horse Publications presented Robert Cacchione with the 10th Annual Equine Industry Vision Award during the AHP 2011 Hoofprints in the Sand Seminar in San Diego. Cacchione earned this honor for his vision to start an organization that would allow any college student to participate in horse shows, regardless of financial status or
The Equine Photographers Network is having a workshop for both amateurs and professionals who want to photograph the Western Stock Horse at halter and pleasure. The workshop will be led by renowned photographer Gail Bates in Wayne, Okla., October 28-30. Topics include setting up the horse, correct angles, lighting and backgrounds, horse and human portraits, and more. (www.equinephotographers.org)
The Coaches Approach In October, the National Sporting Library and Museum in Middleburg, Va., will open the doors of its new art museum. To celebrate, there will be a Coaching Weekend, October 7-9 with over 25 coaches expected. The Presentation of the Coaches is open to the public. (www.nsl.org)
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Calling all artists! The Washington International Horse Show has extended its deadline for entries in the 2011 Poster Contest to July 31 at midnight. WIHS, to be held October 25-30 in Washington, DC, showcases the country’s leading jumpers. The poster contest is open to amateur and professional U.S.-based artists, 18 years or older, and is free to enter. (www.wihs.org)
riding level. Today, IHSA is a thriving organization for college equestrians nationwide. (www. americanhorsepubs.org)
Hector Alcade, National Sporting Library and Museum board member and coaching veteran, tours the historic countryside of Middleburg, Va., with his guests. AUGUST 2011
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or the 13th time since 1999, the Western States Horse Expo has opened its gates to enthusiastic attendees who enjoyed a rousing event in Sacramento, Calif., on June 10-12. The line-up of clinicians was particularly special this year, with John Lyons, Richard Winters, Jonathan Field, Ken McNabb, Mike Major, Charles Wilhelm, Bob Avila, Mark Bolender, Charlotte Bredahl, Nick Karazissis Jr., and many more educating and entertaining the packed audiences with their Two-time Magnificent 7 winners Ron Emmons and Olena Oak. performances and knowledge. The Young Rider Park continued to be a “We keep getting the finest clinicians to come to our event,” said Expo President and founder big draw for little buckaroos and buckarettes. Miki Cohen, “and we’re proud of the fact that The attractions for these up-and-coming horse some of the best in the industry had their first people included pony rides, a petting zoo, appearance right here at the [Western States] fingerpainting grey Arabian horses, “Phantom Stallion” author Terri Farley sharing her secrets Horse Expo.” The Expo also hosted an art show with exhib- on mustangs and writing, making horse itors from around the nation displaying their cookies, and watching a demonstration by various artistic mediums, including jewelry and Charles Wilhelm on trick training a Miniature Horse (he even loaded the Miniature into a bigger-than-life sculptures. One of the unique aspects of the Horse Expo golf cart). The finals of the Magnificent 7, a worldis how people get to view different breeds— not just in their stalls or in an arena. To allow renowned stock horse event, was held on Friday, horses to be a part of the whole experience for June 10. Ron Emmons aboard Olena Oak, everyone, the breeds are paraded through the owned by Mel Smith and Nicole Scott, won crowds during the day, often with horsemen the 2011 competition. Emmons also won the and horsewomen in costume leading or riding event in 2010 aboard the same horse, as well as them. Spectators get to ask questions about in 2005 aboard Roos Star. This Magnificent 7, richly reminiscent of that particular horse and pet them. The breeds represented this year included Peruvian Pasos, the working cowboy and cow horse of the Old Arabians, Tennessee Walkers, Friesians, Irish West, has captivated audiences young and old Draughts, Bashkir Curlies, Andalusian/Baroque alike as they watch athletic horse-and-rider teams stop steers, turn a steer on the fence, horses, Thoroughbreds, and Kiger Mestenos.
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perform a reining pattern, and cut a cow from the herd. Saturday’s horse sale offered quality horses that would satisfy anyone’s dreams. From Andalusians to working stock horses to trail horses, the array of beautifully turned-out and athletic horses was a sight to behold. Auctioneer Dave Hammond presented over 120 horses to an appreciative buying audience. Saturday evening was highlighted with a bountiful Santa Fe barbecue, where diners could eat right alongside the event’s clinicians. Imagine saying “pass the butter, please” to John Lyons and handing the salt shaker to Jonathan Field! It was a great opportunity for attendees to get to know the presenting horsemen and women up close and personal. Shopping at the Horse Expo continued to be a crowd pleaser, with people checking off their wish list for every horse-related item imaginable. From trailers to boots, trucks to saddles, if it was related to horses, it was at the Horse Expo. Be sure to mark your calendar with the dates for the 14th Annual Western States Horse Expo, June 8-10, 2012. For more information about this event, visit www.horsexpo.com. in-hand draft hitches, Mule Coon Jumping, log dragging, adorable donkey antics, and more. By popular demand, America’s “most trusted horseman” John Lyons, an Equine Extravaganza favorite, returns for 2011. Lyons’ clinics make it possible for equestrians of all levels to learn to accomplish simple and complex tasks quickly and effortlessly. Lyons will be joined by other exceptional trainers including Kenny Harlow, Tommy continued on page 121
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attracted 26 entries from across the Southeast. Those entries competed before Judge Diana McMurtrey in four divisions—Novice, Non Pro, Ride Smart, and Pro. Event sponsors included Wahl Clippers and Manna Pro and awards were presented to the top three riders in each division. Babs Steele
in terms of rescue and rehabilitation. Day’s End Horse Rescue and the U.S. Equine Rescue League will present an Adoption Showcase of grateful equine partners ready for adoption and in need of a second chance. In addition this year, the Bureau of Land Management in conjunction with clinician Mike Branch, will be having a Mustang Adoption. Branch will be working with the Mustangs to demonstrate how to give them a great first start Leisha Griffith, winner of the inaugural All Women Trainer in life. Challenge, works with her colt. Steuart Pittman will Attendees can also expect great shopping showcase the Retired Racehorse Training Project, an effort to expand the market for with over 200 vendors for everything horse, retired Thoroughbred racehorses as pleasure and now dog. Groups may participate in the Giving Back and sport horses. This project helps make it possible to ensure a better life for racehorses Program, which supports horse industry clubs while providing riders with some of the best and associations by giving money back to the organizations who help spread the word about equine partners possible. The Kids Corral will offer fun throughout the event. For more information, visit www.equineexthe weekend including stick horse races, roping travaganza.com. contests, and trick horse demonstrations.
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Garland, Brock and Leisha Griffith, Steuart Pittman, Colleen Kelly, Randy Abernathy, Mike Branch, Larry Whitesell, and the amazing 12-year-old trainer and performer, Lizzie Traband! Clinics and demonstration topics will include jumping, dressage, reining, barrel racing, competitive trail riding, cowboy mounted shooting, gaited horse clinics, colt starting, health, nutrition, saddle fitting, dentistry, massage, acupuncture, dog obedience, and much more. In addition, there will be a farmers market, Virginia wines, historic farm exhibits, a barn and trailer shopping extravaganza, and a photo exhibition of Horses in War presented by the Virginia Horse Council. In 2011, Equine Extravaganza will also be hosting its first Competitive Trail Competition. With course designer Kenny Harlow it is sure to be a fantastic event and a great way for participants to showcase their horse’s abilities. Equine Extravaganza will continue its Horse Rescue Initiative in an effort to raise awareness of programs which support horse welfare, both
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and Sir Gallahad’s Rebel earned top honors in the Novice division, with second place going to Steele aboard Desperado’s Rainbow. Christina Buckner and Carson followed in third. In the Non Pro division, Tracy Pinson and Skyjacker’s Mountain High took first place. Larry Simpson and Bojangle’s Midnight Blaze were the second place recipients, and Kelsie Graham and Flower took third. Simpson and Bojangle’s Midnight Blaze were the winners this time, in the Ride Smart division, with Bernie Duncan and Peyton following in second. Duncan also earned third place in the division aboard Destiny. In the Pro division, Laura Green and Chloe were awarded first place. Leann Hale and Slick took second place, and Jamie Rubalcaba and Napoleon followed in third. It was a great weekend for Tennessee Walking Horse and Extreme Cowboy Race enthusiasts alike. Special thanks to the TWHBEA staff members and volunteers that made this race possible. For more information on the Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders’ and Exhibitors’ Association, visit www.twhbea.com.
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Lakeridge is a gated community nestled in a 235 acre protected forest preserve in the scenic Litchfield Hills of Northwest Connecticut with a wide range of amenities including equestrian activities with riding stables. It’s a living experience unlike most & rivaled by few.
Your Blue Ribbon Community awaits, At Lakeridge. ★
LAKERIDGE OFFERS... Private/Semi Private lessons for Adults or children beginners
thru advanced riders English and Western as well as trail riding In addition we offer Little Britches Horse Camp and our Summer Horse Camp for children ages 4 and up. Camps include a “show off” day on Fri. for parents/family
BOARDING
One of the true treasures of the Lakeridge community is its stables. The stables are open year-round for equestrians who wish to ride and board their horses. Lakeridge Stable Manager, Pam Carlson, works diligently to make sure your riding experience is always wonderful. Children can enjoy escorted pony rides by reservation. Trail rides through the woods are spectacular, especially during fall foliage season and riding lessons are available.
Arrange a Tour by Nov. 1, 2011 Get a FREE GAS CARD!
Lakeridge Stables offers full board for your horse. Cost is $375 per month and includes stall, turnout daily, cleaning of stall, feed and hay 2 times daily. Our stable has rubber matted stalls, lights in stalls, fans in summer, heated water buckets for winter, cross tie areas with rubber matts on aisle. Heated Tack room, bathroom/laundry facilities, separate feed room, lighted ring, trails on property, close to state forest, safe fencing, sheds in paddocks. Please call for information. Lakeridge is part of a “Going Green” initiative
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Jamestown, RI Picture perfect! - Located in private Cedar Hill Farm, this delightful 4,500 square foot, 4 bedroom, 4 full baths and a half bath contemporary offers stylish living spaces & fantastic outdoor entertainment areas, colorful gardens, great porch. Indoor pool with cabana. Included is 3 stall horse barn. Offered at: $1,275,000
Little Compton, RI Room to grow - Beautiful double lot, pastoral setting overlooking horse farm. 1/2 mile to town commons & South Shore Beach. Abuts protected land. Perfect gentlemanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s farm. Close to the ocean. Financing available! Buyer pays lcat. Offered at: $495,000
Residential Properties Ltd. 750 Boston Neck Road Narragansett, RI 02882
FOR SALE 4+ ACRES ON NANAQUAKET POND IN TIVERTON, RI $995,000 3 to 4 horse stalls in the 4,000 square feet barn with 20 foot ceilings and a wide open layout. This barn was built in 2000 and is accompanied by the modest two bedroom waterfront home surrounded by land with 480 feet of water frontage. Potential to convert barn to primary residence on the property. Call for more information.
Judy Chace 401.207.9166 401.457.1714 judy@judychace.com www.JudyChace.com
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Keller Williams Realty 401-474-9191 teri@teridegnan.com www.teridegnan.com
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Woodstock, Vermont A classic hillside farm consisting of 1791 cape farmhouse (11 rooms, 5 bedrooms, 3 baths) renovated and updated in 2006, handsome 60' x 40' timber frame barn, sugar house, spring-fed swimming pond and 102 spectacular acres. Walking distance to Marsh Billings Rockefeller Historical National Park for hiking, horseback riding and cross country skiing. A 3 mile drive to the village center.
$1,950,000
MLS # 4072543
5 Central Street, Woodstock, VT 05091 802-457-2244 Toll Free: 877-227-0242
www.robertwallacerealestate.com
Auction, Aug 27, Sat, 9AM 140 Perrin Rd Woodstock, CT
Estate of Ernest Levesque JD 2355 Tractor w/loader, Woods Backhoe, JD 327 Baler, Hesston 1110 Haybine, Vicon RD501T Tedder; Harrow, Single Btm Plow, Wood Splitter, Other Equipment
Huge Collection of Horse Drawn Equipment - JD, IH, McCormick, Oliver - Original & Restored - Single & Team Sicklebar Mowers, Dump Rakes, Sulky Tedders, Ice Saws & Tools, Sulky Plows, Walking Plows, Planters & Cultivators, Sleighs, Breaking Sled; JD 4Wheel Spreader, Harness, Horse Weights, Anvil, Firehouse Metal Horse Collar, Tools, Air Compressors, Power Washer, Chain Saws, Lg Amt of Lumber & Building Materials, (New) Whole House Generator, Chicken Coop, Both Farm & Household Antiques & Collectibles
Real Estate w/Home, (2) Apartments, Large Garage, (3) Barns & 57 Acres
No Buyer s Premium!!! Call for Terms, MAL# 2177 More Photos and Details Online
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Stone Valley Farm in Douglas, MA is on a 9 acre Retreat Lot. Two stall Pole Barn (could be 3 stalls) with electricity & water. ElectriďŹ ed Paddock fencing. Only 1/4 mile to the Douglas State Forest for riding trails & regular competitive equestrian events. 4 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath, Cape was built in 2004 with 2,740 square feet of living area, AC, 9' ceilings, 1st ďŹ&#x201A;oor Master Bedroom, Jet tub, Enclosed Porch, & Generator hookup. An Excellent buy at
$449,900 Take the Virtual Tour at www.TheMercureGroup.com Call Karen Mercure for a visit at 508-476-3507
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NATIONALLY KNOWN SANCTUARY STABLES Located in Cazenovia, NY 13035 completed in 1999 for over $2,400,000. This property has the ďŹ nest of everything. 33+/- fenced acres, heated 30 stall (with room for more) show barn, indoor arena, grooms Apt., viewing room, full bath, laundry area and ofďŹ ces. The list goes on and on. Paddocks, pastures, run-in sheds, 3 bay garage, workshop, outdoor arena, magniďŹ cent landscaping, ½ acre stocked pond, blacktop driveways and an Apple Tree lined entrance. There is a managers 3 BR, 2 BA home. The ownerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Custom Log Home was featured in several national magazines. CURRENTLY OPERATING â&#x20AC;&#x153;SHOWPLACEâ&#x20AC;? ONLY $796,300â&#x20AC;ŚE466
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Providing Real Estate Solutions for Buyers and Sellers in Western MA. Living in the Pioneer Valley is a very unique experience and having spent my life here I know and understand the attraction to the area. I look forward to helping you achieve your dream! Call me, whether youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re buying or selling and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be there for you throughout the process.
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Katie Lyons OfďŹ ce: 413-586-4663 x 6926 â&#x20AC;˘ Home: 413-203-1731 Cell: 413-695-2639 â&#x20AC;˘ Fax: 413-586-5550 Email: katielyons@jonesrealtors.com
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Super Saltbox in Deerfield, NH
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110 acres of land, 85 acres of open pasture. The property has rock wall and maple tree property divisions. Absolutely stunning property â&#x20AC;&#x201C; make an appointment to view today!
176 Puddledock Road, Corinth, ME 04427 Asking: $585,000
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Great Value: Well maintained log Saltbox; 7 room, 3 bedroom, 1 & 3/4 bath with cherry flooring, new kitchen/granite counter top, 5.4 acres. 2 story 24' x 28' barn with 20' x 21' addition currently set up as 4 generous stalls and fenced paddock. A country home in a country town near 2 NH State Parks with miles of trails. Well priced at $239,900.
Parade Properties 45 North Road Deerfield, NH 03037 www.paradeproperties.net 601-463-7001
AffiliAtes Connecticut Morgan Horse Membership Application CONNECTICUT MORGAN HORSE ASSOCIATION President: Melissa Curtis, 477 Dowd Ave., Canton, CT 06019; 860-693-2248. Vice President: Will Filosi, 321 Rt. 165, Preston, CT 06365; 860-887-6831. Secretary: Debra Becroft, 67 Hanover St., Yalesville, CT 06492; Treasurer: Lisa Cocco, 71 Old Farms Road, Cheshire, CT 06410; 203-699-8447; Membership: Melissa Curtis, 477 Dowd Ave., Canton, CT 06109; 860-693-2248. Last Name
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First Name
Address City
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Telephone Youth Membership ($20.00)
Family Membership ($40.00)
Individual Membership ($30.00)
Horse Nominations ($25.00 per horse)
Where Beginners Can Be Winners
(please list children under 18 with birthdays and name of horse nominated on separate piece of paper.)
Children under 18
DOB
For more information and a downloadable membership form visit www.nbha.com or call 706-722-7223
Horse(s) Nominated for Year End Awards Please make check payable to CMHA, Inc. and mail with application to: Melissa Curtis, 477 Dowd Ave., Canton, CT 06019.
Charles River Dressage Association Membership Application January 1 through December 31, 201
CHARLES RIVER DRESSAGE ASSOCIATION, President: Linda Currie, 617-974-4441, l.currie@comcast. net; Vice President: Kate Champa, 401-351-1683, kchampa@earthlink.net; Membership Director: Carol Burkhart, 508-359-9961, carol.burkhart@comcast.net. ____Junior (DOB__/__/__) ____Adult Amateur ____ Professional _____ Vintage (50-59) _____Masters (60+)
Name: Address:
Connecticut Trail Rides Association, Inc. Membership Application â?&#x2019; Individual Membership (Must be 18 years old) ................................................................................. .... â?&#x2019; Family Membership (Includes children under 18 years old) ......................................................... .... â?&#x2019; Lifetime Membership ............................................................................................................................. ...... â?&#x2019; Lot Dues ......................................................................................................................................................... ...... â?&#x2019; Stall Dues ($5.00 per stall) ........................................................................................................................... ..... â?&#x2019; New Members one time charge ............................................................................................................... . .. s .EW -EMBERS ONLY "EFORE PAYING FOR A CAMP SITE YOU MUST CONTACT THE CAMP DIRECTOR !NN $OMINICK AT . s 9OUR NAME WILL BE PUT ON THE LOT LIST IN THE ORDER THEY ARE RECEIVED 9OU CANNOT HOLD A LOT unless you have a horse.
Telephone:
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I would be interested in helping with (check any that are applicable): â?&#x2019; Monthly Meetings â?&#x2019; Volunteering at shows/clinics
â?&#x2019; Public Relations/Advertising â?&#x2019; Quarterly Newsletters
â?&#x2019; Managing shows/clinics â?&#x2019; Fund Raising
3TREET â?&#x2019; Other (specify)
The Charles River Dressage Association is a GMO (Group Member Organization) of the United States Dressage Federation. Annual Dues: Individual $55, Business $100. Add $12 for each additional family member. Please make your check payable to: Charles River Dressage Association, 4 Jade Walk, Medfield, MA 02052 For more information, call Linda Currie at 617-974-4441.
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Maine Horse Association, Inc. Membership Application 2011
â?? Family: $35.00 / $25.00 if received before March 1st (Includes husband, wife and all children aged 17 & under listed below.) Adult: ____________ Youth:____________ Age 17 & under. Date of birth required below. â?? Individual: $30.00 / $20.00 if received before March 1st
â?? Individual Life: $250.00
Name_______________________________________________Spouse_________________________________
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New England Pinto Association Membership Application
Each membership is entitled to a membership card and subscription to the MHA official publication (January 1 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; December 31). Return to MHA Treasurer: Penny Cote, 11 Canyon Way, Windham, ME 04062. Type of Membership Requested:
-AKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO #42! AND MAIL APPLICATION TO "ETTY 0OKRINCHAK "RICK 3CHOOL 2D 7ARREN #4 $UES MUST BE PAID BY -ARCH ST IN ORDER TO RECEIVE YOUR YEARLY SUBSCRIPTION of the Horsemenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Yankee Pedlar and to hold your lots.
www.nepinto.com
NEW ENGLAND PINTO HORSE ASSOC, President: Karen Benson; Vice President: 0AULA ,AUGHLIN; Treasurer: *ON 7EIGEL; Secretary: Jac Cunningham.
Send to: Kate Hair, 31 South Road, Oakham, MA 01068. Memberships run from 1/1/1 through 12/31/1 . I hereby apply for and enclose payment for the following type of membership:
New â?&#x2018; Renewal â?&#x2018;
Address_____________________________________________________________________________________
Individual:
$31. per year
Phone No. (____)_____________________________
Youth (18 and under) Birth Date:
$29. per year
Names and birthdates of all children 17 & under:
Family:
City_________________________________________________State__________________Zip Code__________
1. _________________________________________ 2. ________________________________________ 3. _________________________________________ 4. ________________________________________
Name:
Please enclose a check made out to the Maine Horse Association for the following: Membership Fee $________ Total $________
Town:
www.mainehorseassoc.com
$34. per year
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Date of Birth: Address: State:
Southern New Hampshire Dressage and Combined Training Association, Inc.
Address ___________________________________________________________________________ City _____________________________________ State ________________ Zip ________________ Phone ____________________________ Jr. Rider (under 18) D.O.B. ____________________________
Phone:
The Rhode Island Driving Club, Inc.
I hereby apply for membership to SNHDCTA and enclose payment of $_________. Membership includes affiliate membership to USDF, USEA & The Horsemenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Yankee Pedlar, newsletters, and reduced clinic, lecture and SNHDCTA show entry fees. Membership year is December 1 - November 30th. For a full list of benefits visit our website: www.snhdcta.org
Name ____________________________________________________________________________
Zip:
E-mail Address:
THE RHODE ISLAND DRIVING CLUB, INC., President: Dottie Billington, 401-647-2262. Vice President: Don Allaire. Treasurer: Beverly Willard. Secretary: Cat Luce. Name Town
Address State
Zip
Phone
Email ____________________________________________________________________________ Please provide your email so we can provide you with up to date information
Please Make Checks Payable to: S.N.H.D.C.T.A, Inc. â?? $3 Membership â?? Main Interest Dressage â?? Main Interest Combined Training â?? Check here if you are willing to volunteer at club events. â?? !DDITIONAL $ONATION ??????????????
This organization is a USDF Group Member Organization; and its members are automatically USDF Group Members and USEA Affiliate members. Mail your check to Membership $IRECTOR: 3TEFANIE 2OSSETTI +ENNEDY (ILL 2D 'OFFSTOWN .( Your contributions are tax deductible.
New Membership ($25.00)
Send membership applications to: Beverly Willard 7 Rhodes St. Plainville, MA 02762
Renewal ($25.00)
The Rhode Island Driving Club, Inc.
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AffiliAtes West Greenwich Horseman’s Association Membership Form
Yankee Walkers, Gaited Horses of New England Lynn McLaughlin, President: fieldacresfarm@earthlink.net or 603-523-4943 Serena Lovejoy, First Vice President of ME & NH: independents11@yahoo.com or 207-749-9742 Kim Hackett-Ort, Vice President of MA: roadking09@comcast.net or 978-502-3487 Jennifer Johns, Secretary: JDLastchanceranch@hotmail.com or 603-679-9888 Amy Morin, Treasurer: asmorin@earthlink.net or 603-447-6328
WEST GREENWICH HORSEMAN’S ASSOCIATION, INC. OF RHODE ISLAND, President: LuAnn Carpenter-Grafe, 382 Weaver Hill Road, West Greenwich, RI 02817; Vice President: Mike Grafe, 382 Weaver Hill Road, West Greenwich, RI 02817; Treasurer: James R. Hallam, 979 Victory Highway, Greene, RI 02827; Secretary: Celeste Santos, 964 Ekonk Hill Road, Voluntown, CT 06384.
Membership runs 1/1 - 12/31
Membership: $20.00.
Name:________________________________________________________________________________
Name:
Telephone:
Address:______________________________________________________________________________
Address:
Phone: ___________________________________
City/Town:
Zip Code:
Membership includes subscription to the Pedlar $20
Email: ____________________________________
Year End Award Nominations: Name of Horse: _______________________________________________ Nomination: $12/horse and/or $6/rider x ______________(# of horses and/or riders) = ______________
List people in family:
TWHBEA Reg.#: _________________ Individual or Youth membership $15.00_______________ Family membership $20.00______________
Do you get the Pedlar from another club?
Please make check to: Yankee Walkers, Gaited Horses of New England Mail to: Amy Morin, P.O. Box 214, Eaton Center, NH 03832.
Make checks payable to West Greenwich Horseman’s Assoc. Mail to: Celeste Santos, 964 Ekonk Hill Rd., Voluntown, CT 06384
Connecticut Dressage & Combined Training Association, Inc.
Connecticut Ranch Horse Association Membership Form Mail form and a check made out to CT Ranch Horse Association to: Andrea Hills, 772 Brooks Rd., Middletown, CT 06457. Name: ____________________________________________________
Membership: $25.00/person; $15.00 for each additional family member
❏ New ❏ Renewal
We are a USDF Group Member Organization and a USEA affiliate. Dues: ❒ $40 Individual (18+ years) ❒ $35 Junior (under 18) ❒ $55 Family (includes 2 members) ❒ $17* USDF fee for each additional family member Membership year is December 1st–November 30th/EARLY BIRD SPECIAL: Sign up before Jan. 31, 20 & get a $10.00 discount.
Address: _____________________________________________________________________________
Is this application for: ❒ a new membership ❒ a renewal? Name: ______________________________________________ Date: ________________________________
City: ________________________________ State:____________________ Zip:____________________
Address: ___________________________________________________________________________________
Phone: ___________________________ Email: ______________________________________________
City: ______________________________________ State:____________________ Zip:____________________
Tell us about yourself and your experience: Team Penning and Roping: Prior and/or current rating: Team Penning: _________ Roping: __________
Day Phone: _________________________________ Evening Phone: __________________________________
Team Penning or Roping experience: ______________________________________________________ Additional Family Members (please add age for members under 18 yrs): Name: ______________________________________ Experience: _______________________________ Name: ______________________________________ Experience: _______________________________
Email: _____________________________________________________________________________________ Family Memberships Only: List the additional names and dates of birth (for Juniors only). To help us to plan activities, please answer the following questions: My primary interest is in: ❒ Dressage Will you volunteer? ❒ yes ❒ no
Bay State Trail Riders Association, Inc. Membership Form Memberships are from January 1 through December 31 and include a free subscription to the Horsemen’s Yankee Pedlar and Massachusetts Horse
YES, I’d like to be a member for $25
Name _______________________________________________________________________________
❒ Other________________
Please make checks payable to: CDCTA and mail completed application and check to: CDCTA Membership c/o Shelby Wajcs • 18 Charlie Circle, South Windsor, CT 06074
Signature: ______________________________________________________Date: __________________
Colonial Carriage and Driving Society Membership Application Form
❒ Combined Training
visit our website: www.cdctaonline.com email us: cdcta@cdctaonline.com
Type of Membership: ❏ New
❏ Renewal ❏ Single $20 ❏ Family $30 ❏ Individual Lifetime Membership $350
Name________________________________________________ If you would like to be active in a local
chapter with more programs and events available, please check.
Farm Name __________________________________________________________________________
Street__________________________________________________
Address _____________________________________________________________________________
Town__________________________________________________I would like to Help
City _________________________________________ State ____________________ Zip __________ Telephone ___________________________________________________________________________ We Own ________________________________________________________________Horses/Ponies My/our driving interests are: ( ) Pleasure ( ) Educational Seminars ( ) Carriage Horse ( ) Competition ( ) Draft Horse Make check payable to: and mail to:
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) Pony
❏ HERD South Eastern MA Chapter
State____________ Zip___________ Phone_________________
❏ by holding a ride
Email ________________________________________________ ❏ by helping on a ride
❏ I want to receive the Bugle online
❏ with other projects that might be needed
❏ I do not want my name released on any mailing lists
❏ with________________________
❏ I do not want to receive the Yankee Pedlar or MA Horse
Colonial Carriage and Driving Society Kay Konove, P.O. Box 1593, Stockbridge, MA 01262
bstra@charter.net www.bstra.org Mail this form along with your check made payable to BSTRA to: Rose Zariczny, Secretary, 216 Grand Street, Woonsocket, RI 02895; For more information call 401-762-4805.
Tri-State Horsemen’s Association
Connecticut Horse Shows Association, Inc. 201 Membership Application ❏
❏
New Member ❏ Renewal Type of membership desired: Individual/Junior $30.00 (Please attach name and date of birth of each junior member on a separate sheet) ❏ * Family $45.00 ❏ Corporate, Business or Farm $50.00 ❏ Horse/Pony $15.00
Name
Tri-State Horsemen’s Assoc. President: Larry Burgess, 860-739-3596; Vice-President: Jackie Cugini,401-949-4340; Secretary: Meri Daigneault, 860-287-2915; Treasurer: Sharon Plante, 860-564-4700; Membership: Cristina Daigneault, 860-779-0438.
Name Address City Phone No. (
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Zip Code
Date
Email Address
Address
State
Phone
Zip Code Email
Horse/Pony ($15.00 each): (if pony, indicate size-—-S, M ,L)
TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED $________________ INTERESTS: ❏ Hunter ❏ Jumper ❏ Breed ❏ Western ❏ Pleasure ❏ Dressage Do you wish to receive the Pedlar from CHSA? ❏ Yes ❏ No ❏ We agreed to abide by the rules set forth by CHSA, if applicable, I declare that I am an Amateur in accordance with “USEF Article GR808 Amateur Status.” SIGNATURE ______________________________ (If junior, parent or guardian must sign) DATE ______________ *A Family is a married couple or parent(s) and all children under 18. If showing Walk/Trot or Jog Divisions, please identify (S)addle, (W)estern or (H)unt seat. Show entries must be made using registered name or points will not count. Make checks payable to CHSA and mail to: CHSA Membership, c/o G. Jensen, 195 Wildwood Drive, Cheshire, CT 06410. Points accrue immediately upon receipt of application and dues by Show/Steward at a CHSA Member Show or the postmark date of an application and dues by the Membership Chairman.
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A subscription to the Pedlar is included in memberships. The Pedlar contains our official monthly newsletter of current news and upcoming events. INDIVIDUAL $25.00 ________________ Anyone under age 18 who is applying for Individual Membership must also list their date of birth below. Family $30.00 _____________ If you are applying for our Family Membership Plan, please list the names of all persons to be included in the family membership and date of birth for each child under age 18. Child’s First/Last Name: Date of Birth: Telephone: Email: Fax: Web Site: I have enclosed a check for the amount of: Please mail this form and payment to: TSHA Membership, Cristina Daigneault P.O. Box 59, E. Killingly, CT 06243
$ ___________________
860-779-0438 membership@tristatehorsemen.com 603-696-6042 www.tristatehorsemen.com
Memberships faxed or emailed will NOT be valid until payment is received.
AFFILIATES Saratoga Driving Association Membership Form Dues: Still only $25.00 per year, payable to SDA
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❏ Renewal
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Please mail this form with check to: Joanne Cholakis, Treasurer, 23 Beacon Ave, Albany, NY 12203
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calendar 1 – 3 n USHJA/Essex Hunterdon Cup Equitation Classic, Saugerties, NY. CONTACT: www.ushja.org.
7 n CDA Weatogue Stables, Salisbury, CT. CONTACT: www.ctdressageassoc.org.
1 – 3 n GMHA USEA Area I Young Rider Camp, South Woodstock, VT. CONTACT: www.gmhainc.org.
7 n Glen Farm Horse Show, Portsmouth, RI. CONTACT: Charlene Brown 401-849-2696 or cinnbayinc@aol.com.
12 – 14 n Northeast Six Shooters Northeast Regional Cowboy Mounted Shooting Championship, Dunstable, MA. CONTACT: Dina Baratta 781-696-0039, masixshooter@gmail.com or www.masixshooters.com.
7 n MRF Dressage Schooling Show, Nottingham, NH. CONTACT: Michele Routhier mrfdressage@aol.com www.mrfdressage.com 603-490-8958.
13 n Newport International Polo Series at Glen Farm, Portsmouth, RI. CONTACT: 401-847-7090 or www.newportinternationalpolo.com.
7 n Saratoga Driving Association Pleasure Show And Continuous Driving Event at Lindenwald National Historic Site, Kinderhook, NY. CONTACT: Barbara Akers 518-392-3490, akers@berk.com or www.saratogadriving.com.
13 n Cape Cod Hunter, Raynham, MA. CONTACT: Pat Larsen 401-847-5459 or p724larsen@aol.com.
7 n SMDA Schooling Show, Hollis, ME. CONTACT: Elizabeth Tewksbury 207-625-4616.
13 n Pine Tree Sizzler Horse Show, Hollis, ME. CONTACT: Patricia LeClerc 207-353-2861 or amairjac@suscom-maine.net.
1 – 3 n USEF National Jr Hunter Championship East, Saugerties, NY. CONTACT: 845-246-8833, info@hitsshows.com or www.hitsshows.com. 1 – 4 n Head of the Bay Classic II, Buzzards Bay, MA. CONTACT: Liz Moakley 508-759-3763 or liz@grazingfields.com. 3 n Apple Knoll Farm, Summer Jumper Show No. 7, Millis, MA. CONTACT: 508-376-2564 or www.appleknoll.com. 3 – 7 n Vermont Summer -Manchester & the Mountains Horse Show, East Dorset, VT. CONTACT: Brett Waters 802-362-7548 or bretth2os@aol.com. 3 – 7 n NY Horse & Pony Show (VI), Saugerties, NY. CONTACT: 845-246-8833, info@hitsshows.com or www.hitsshows.com. 4 n North Shore Horsemen’s Association Hunter Horse Show, Georgetown, MA. CONTACT: Mary Lynn Rahlson 603-228-5680 or mrahlson@mcsbnh.com. 4 – 7 n GMHA Western New England Pony Club, South Woodstock, VT. CONTACT: www.gmhainc.org. 5 n International Polo Charity Ball at Rosecliff Mansion, Newport, RI. CONTACT: 401-847-7090 or www.newportinternationalpolo.com. 5 – 6 n CT Summer Classic, West Springfield, MA. CONTACT: Nancy Galusha 607-655-1872 or mnmnancy@aol.com. 5 – 7 n Cheshire Fair Horse Show, Swanzey, NH. CONTACT: Hazel Young 603-357-0270 or bobnhaze1082l@ne.rr.net. 6 n Folly Farm Horse Show, Simsbury, CT. CONTACT: Naomi Gauruder 203-650-3148 or naomi@bhcmanagement.com. 6 n Newport International Polo Series & McGrath Lobsterbake at Glen Farm, Portsmouth, RI. CONTACT: 401-847-7090 or www.newportinter www.nationalpolo.com. 6 n MA01 District National Barrel Horse Assoc. Barrel Race, Raynham, MA. CONTACT: Karen Miller 508-237-2294, marineraussies@comcast.net or www. nbhama01.com. 6 n New York Area and Beyond - Ulster County Fair Demo, New Paltz, NY. CONTACT: Julie Robins julie@julierobins.com.
7 n Oak Rise Farm Gaited Dressage Show at Oak Rise Farm, Goffstown, NH. CONTACT: 603-656-9730, oakrise@comcast.net or www.oakrisefarm.com. 7 – 7 n NEDA Summer Schooling Show at Strongwater Park, Tewksbury, MA. CONTACT: Diana Lane 781-662-2373, othershows@neda.org or neda.org. 8 n Dapper Dan Farm I Horse Show, Warwick, RI. CONTACT: Diane Monks McDonald 401-863-8884. 8 n Volo Farm Horse Show, Westford, MA. CONTACT: Andy 978-692-7060 or andy@volofarm.com 8 – 9 n Berkshire Equestrian Center, Richmond, MA. CONTACT: Debora Sullivan 413-717-2433 or deborasull@verizon.net. 8 – 14 n Sussex County Horse Show, Augusta, NJ. CONTACT: Lucille Pagano 973-875-9548 or www.sussexcountyhorseshow.com. 9 n GFF Medal Day IV, Buzzards Bay, MA. CONTACT: Liz Moakley 508-759-3763 or liz@grazingfields.com. 10 n Apple Knoll Farm, Summer Jumper Show No. 8, Millis, MA. CONTACT: 508-376-2564 or www.appleknoll.com. 10 n Fairfield County Hunt Club Horse Show, Westport, CT. CONTACT: Naomi Gauruder 203-650-3148 or bhcmanagement@cs.com. 10 n River Wind Farm Horse Show, Pembroke, MA. CONTACT: Spencer Saltonstall 617-548-7875 or spencer.steere@harmonixmusic.com. 10 – 11 n Mount Holyoke IEA Camp for high school and 8th graders, South Hadley, MA. CONTACT: jcollins@mtholyoke.edu or www.mhcriding.com.
13 n NH Hunter Jumper Show, Fremont, NH. CONTACT: Penny Brown 603-924-6036 or rockbottombrowns@aol.com.
13 n River’s Edge Farm Horse Show, Bethany, CT. CONTACT: Naomi Gauruder 203-650-3148 or naomi@bhcmanagement.com. 13 n Saddle Rowe Horse Show, Medway, MA. CONTACT: Nancy Mondock 508-533-7108. 13 n Tyrone Farm Cross Country Jumping & Obstacle Clinic w/ Athene Von Hirschberg, Pomfret, CT. CONTACT: 860-928-3647 or www.tyronefarm.com. 13-14 n Chris Lombard Clinic @ Triple J. Farm, Bowdoin, ME. CONTACT: 207-666-3097. 13 – 14 n New England Pinto Horse Association Horse Show at Falls Creek Farm, Oneco, CT. CONTACT: 401-527-9132, Meredith Daigneault merid1017@gmail.com. 13 – 14 n GMHA August Horse Trials, South Woodstock, VT. CONTACT: www.gmhainc.org. 13-15 n New York Area and Beyond - 3-Day Intensive at Ladd Farm, Bridgewater, NH. CONTACT: Julie Robins julie@julierobins.com. 14 n 11th Annual Pine Tree Sizzler, Pleasure Rated A at Hollis Equestrian Park, Hollis, NH. CONTACT: Jo Hight 207-799-8296 or spurwinksteward@wmconnect.com. 14 n American Hanoverian Society Inspection at Hill Top Farm, Colora, MD. CONTACT: Holly Fisher, 410-658-9898, holly@hilltopfarminc.com or www.hilltopfarminc.com. 14 n AQHA and all breed show at Cheshire Fair Grounds, Swanzey, NH. CONTACT: Joanne Ives 603-228-1244 or jives@nhqha.com.
10 – 14 n Vermont Summer Celebration Horse Show, East Dorset, VT. CONTACT: Brett Waters 802-362-7548 or bretth2os@aol.com.
14 n CDA Folly Farm, Morris, CT. CONTACT: www.ctdressageassoc.org.
10 – 14 n WCHR Event at Lexington National Horse Show, Lexington, VA. CONTACT: Diane Popp dpopp@ushja.org or www.ushja.org.
14 n Holloway Brook Farm Horse Show, Lakeville, MA. CONTACT: Charlene Brown 401-849-2696 or cinnbayinc@aol.com.
7 n TSHA Dressage Show at Falls Creek Farm, Oneco, CT. CONTACT: 860-564-4700 or www.tristatehorsemen.com.
10 – 14 n Walnut Hill Farm Driving Competition, Pittsford, NY. CONTACT: Tricia Remley-White walnuthillfarmdc@aol.com, 585-381-6577, or www.walnuthillfarm.com.
14 n Horse Power Hunter/Jumper Series at Wild Aire Farm, Southbridge, MA. CONTACT: 508-764-7725, wildaire@charter.net or www.wildairefarm.com.
7 n Barre Riding and Driving Club Horse Show at Felton Field, Barre, MA. CONTACT: Jill Poulin 978-257-8171 or barnesj4@yahoo.com.
11 – 13 n NHAHA Summer Jubilee, Deerfield, NH. CONTACT: Lurline Combs 603-627-8645 or lcombs1@comcast.net.
14 n Independence Stable, Belchertown, MA. CONTACT: Dottie Brittingham 413-284-0371, independencestable@yahoo.com or www.independencestablellc.com.
7 n Beland Stables, Lakeville, MA. CONTACT: PJ Archambault 508-428-1526, PJ-Beland@Comcast.net or www.BelandStables.com.
11 – 14 n Northampton Hunter Jumper Horse Show, Northampton, MA. CONTACT: Beth Manning 413-625-9967 or manning@crocker.com.
14 n North Shore Horsemen’s Association Pleasure Horse Show, Chester, NH. CONTACT: Lee Bernier 978-462-3732 or nsha2@hotmail.com.
6 – 7 n ECTRA Stamford Stampede Competitive Trail Ride, Stamford, NY. CONTACT: Kristy Wilson 845-706-7091, hafizastar@aol.com or www.ectra.org. 6 – 9 n Mystic Valley Hunt Club Horse Show, Gales Ferry, CT. CONTACT: Michelle Urgartechea 860-464-7934 or mysticvalleyhuntclub@juno.com.
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calendar 14 n Sons of the Wind Farm, Merrimac, MA. CONTACT: Julie Bottum 978-423-9619 or vsilva@lusitanofarm.com.
20 n Senator Bell Farm Horse Show, Chester, NH. CONTACT: Mary Lynn Rahlson 603-226-4227 or mrahlson@mcsbnh.com.
24 n River Wind Farm Horse Show, Pembroke, MA. CONTACT: Spencer Saltonstall 617-548-7875 or spencer.steere@harmonixmusic.com.
14 n Stonewall Stables Hunter Show Rated C at Stonewall Stables, Vassalboro, NH. CONTACT: Virginia Shaw ginga00@aol.com.
20 n Tyrone Farm Judged Pleasure Ride, 2 of 3, Pomfret, CT. CONTACT: 860-928-3647 or www.tyronefarm.com.
24 – 28 n HITS Culpeper Constitution Classic, Culpeper, VA. CONTACT: 845-246-8833, info@hitsshows.com or www.hitsshows.com.
14 n The Pines Horse Show, South Glastonbury, CT. CONTACT: Marie Foohey 860-633-5694 or pinesfarm@aol.com.
20 n Washington County Fairgrounds Working Draft Horse Show, Richmond, RI. CONTACT: Jim Rockwell 401-539-2120.
25 – 28 n Bryan Neubert Clinic at 7 Springs Farm, Pittstown, NJ. CONTACT: Dick McCoy 908-238-9587, Lara@7SFarm.com or www.7SFarm.com.
14 – 15 n New York Area and Beyond - 3-Day Intensive at Ladd Farm, Bridewater, NH. CONTACT: Julie Robins julie@julierobins.com.
20 – 21 n Lippitt Morgan Horse Show, Turnbridge, VT. CONTACT: Lisa Fenton 802-235-2264.
26 – 28 n GMHA Combined Driving Event & Advanced Driving Trial, South Woodstock, VT. CONTACT: www.gmhainc.org.
15 n Mount Holyoke Summer “On-Course” Lesson Session VI, South Hadley, MA. CONTACT: awiktor@mtholyoke.edu or www.mhcriding.com. 16 n Ridgefield Equestrian Center Horse Show, Ridgefield, CT. CONTACT: Naomi Gauruder 203-650-3148 or bhcmanagement@cs.com. 16 – 20 n Massachusetts Morgan, West Springfield, MA. CONTACT: 413-205-5084. 17 n Apple Knoll Farm, Summer Jumper Show No. 9, Millis, MA. CONTACT: 508-376-2564 or www.appleknoll.com. 17 n Sandy Point Stables Horse Show, Portsmouth, RI. CONTACT: Charlene Brown 401-849-2696 or cinnbay@aol.com. 17 – 21 n WCHR Regional Competition, Lexington, KY. CONTACT: Diane Popp dpopp@ushja.org or www.ushja.org. 17 – 21 n HITS Culpeper Winston National, Culpeper, VA. CONTACT: 845-246-8833, info@hitsshows.com or www.hitsshows.com. 18 n GMHA Hunter Derby, South Woodstock, VT. CONTACT: www.gmhainc.org. 19 n River Wind Farm Horse Show, Pembroke, MA. CONTACT: Spencer Saltonstall 617-548-7875 or spencer.steere@harmonixmusic.com. 19 – 21 n TSHA Open Horse Show at Falls Creek Farm, Oneco, CT. CONTACT: 860-564-4700 or www.tristatehorsemen.com. 19 – 21 n 2010/2011 USHJA International Hunter Derby Finals, Lexington, KY. CONTACT: Jennifer Kisner jkisner@ushja.org or www.ushja.org. 19 – 21n Fairfield County Hunt Club Horse Show, Westport, CT. CONTACT: Naomi Gauruder 203-650-3148 or bhcmanagement@cs.com. 19 – 21 n Green Mountain Horse Association Hunter Jumper Show, So. Woodstock, VT. CONTACT: Karey Manner 802-457-1509 or michaela@gmhainc.org. 20 n Newport International Polo Series & Jerk Grill at Glen Farm, Portsmouth, RI. CONTACT: 401-847-7090 or www.newportinternationalpolo.com. 20 n ECTRA Sugar Hill Competitive Trail Ride, Schuyler County, NY. CONTACT: Barb Swarthout 607-368-3273, happytrailspz@aol.com or www.ectra.org. 20 n Cape Cod Hunter, Raynham, MA. CONTACT: Pat Larsen 401-847-5459 or p724larsen@aol.com. 20 n Dapper Dan Farm I Horse Show, Warwick, RI. CONTACT: Diane Monks McDonald 401-863-8884.
21 n August Farm Schooling Horse Show, Holliston, MA. CONTACT: Dani White, augustfarm44@aol.com, 508-429-9411, or www.rideaugustfarm.com. 21 n Barre Riding and Driving Club Horse Show hosted by Apple Valley Pony Club, Barre, MA. CONTACT: Jill Poulin 978-257-8171 or barnesj4@yahoo.com. 21 n CDSS @ Long Shadow Farm, Morrisville, VT. CONTACT: Joanne Lawton 802-888-4140 or Joannelawton@aol.com.
27 n Newport International Polo Series at Glen Farm, Portsmouth, RI. CONTACT: 401-847-7090 or www.newportinternationalpolo.com. 27 n NH Hunter Jumper Show, New Ipswich, NH. CONTACT: Penny Brown 603-924-6036 or rockbottombrowns@aol.com. 27 – 28 n Down Under Horsemanship - Walkabout Tour, Columbus, OH. CONTACT: 888-287-7432 or www.downunderhorsemanship.com.
21 n Cornerstone Farm Horse Show, Haverhill, MA. CONTACT: April Bayko 978-462-9434 or barnmom9@aol.com.
27 – 28 n CMHA Summer Finale at Falls Creek Farm, Oneco, CT. CONTACT: www.ctmorgans.com.
21 n Cutter Farm Schooling 2-Phase and Dressage Show, Dracut, MA. CONTACT: Marina Burliss 978-697-7858, info@cutterfarm.com or www.cutterfarm.com.
27 – 28 n Kathy Mann Memorial Clinic with Cindy Sydnor at Huntington Farm, S. Strafford, VT. CONTACT: Cindy Catto 802-476-3049, ctcatto@aol.com or www.cvda.org.
21 n Grazing Fields Horse Show V, Buzzards Bay, MA. CONTACT: Liz Moakley 508-759-3763 or liz@grazingfields.com.
27 – 28 n Rhode Island Carriage Days at Celtic Cross Farm, Dudley, MA. CONTACT: Marguerite Tomany, 860-923-3302, mtomany@sbcglobal.net or www.ridrivingclub.org.
21 n Heritage Dressage Dressage, 2 Phase at Briggs Stables, Hanover, MA. CONTACT: www.heritage-dressage.org. 21 n Hilltop Equestrian Center, Somersworth, NH. CONTACT: Mary Ann Davis 603-692-6313 or www.Hilltopequestriancenter.com. 21 n Horse Power Dressage Series at Wild Aire Farm, Southbridge, MA. CONTACT: wildaire@charter.net, 508-764-7725 or www.wildairefarm.com. 21 n 4th Annual Freddy Pelland Memorial Trail Ride, Weathersfield, VT. CONTACT: Jeannie Cook 802-885-8112 or trinitybrook@vermontel.net. 21 n South Shore Horsemen’s Council Horse Show at Rozena’s Field, Raynham, MA. CONTACT: jenn. sullivan382@gmail.com. 21 n White Horse Hill Show, Pittsfield, MA. CONTACT: Paula Subklew 413-698-4275 or judy@whitehorsehill.com.
27 – 28 n New England Pony Owners & Breeders Assoc. Horse Show, Deerfield, NH. CONTACT: Jim Morton ashlinmorgan@metrocast.net. 28 n Acton Fair Horse Show, Acton, ME. CONTACT: Cheryl Johnson 207-646-5561 or cherylj@netrocast.net. 28 n Bradford Equestrian Center, Bradford, MA. CONTACT: Lynda Angstadt 979-374-0008 or leangst@comcast.net. 28 n BSTRA Lea MacInnis Judged Pleasure Ride, Mendon, MA. CONTACT: Becky 508-476-3960, bstra@charter.net or www.bstra.org. 28 n Central Mass Horse Show at Camp Marshall, Spencer, MA. CONTACT: Will George Wgeorge79@aol.com.
23 n Stepping Stone Farm Horse Show, Ridgefield, CT. CONTACT: Naomi Gauruder 203-650-3148 or bhcmanagement@cs.com.
28 n Cornerstone Farm Schooling Horse Show Series, Foster, RI. CONTACT: Beth Stone 401-397-9242, info@cornerstonefarmri.com or www.cornerstonefarmri.com.
17 n Apple Knoll Farm, Summer Jumper Show No. 10, Millis, MA. CONTACT: 508-376-2564 or www.appleknoll.com.
28 n CRDA Schooling Show - Apple Knoll Farm Millis, MA. CONTACT: Pam Murray 508-429-2096 or www.crdressage.org.
24 n CCDS Meeting at Orleton Farm, Stockbridge, MA. CONTACT: Maureen Gamelli 413-243-3407 or ianandniles@aol.com.
28 n Downeast Silver Spur Sensation Rated C Show at Silver Spur Riding Facility, Sidney, ME. CONTACT: Ricky Drew mainehorsenews@yahoo.com.
24 n Ridgefield Equestrian Center Horse Show, Ridgefield, CT. CONTACT: Naomi Gauruder 203-650-3148 or bhcmanagement@cs.com.
28 n Larkin’ Hill Schooling Show & Horse Trials, North Chatham, NY. CONTACT: Margaret L. Hutchison 518-441-2176 or www.larkinhill.com. august 2011
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28 n Rutland County Pony Club Second Annual H/J Show, Hubbardton, VT. CONTACT: Andrea Hathaway-Miglorie 802-345-9257 or acenterlinefarm@aol.com.
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28 n North Shore Horsemen’s Assoc. Hunter Horse Show, Georgetown, MA. CONTACT: Mary Lynn Rahlson 603-228-5680 or mrahlson@mcsbnh.com. 28 n Westbrook Hunt Club-August Horse Show, Westbrook, CT. CONTACT: Naomi Gauruder 203-650-3148 or bhcmanagement@cc.com.
MagnificEnt colt By conQuistador xii, son of indiano xvii. dam is by don Marco. this wonderful colt has blood lines, conformation, balance, & presence. his temperament is fantastic. he loves to learn, wants to please & is very affectionate. he has charisma & kindness. he will excel at upper level dressage or combined training. great stallion propect, carries the black gene. Excellent home only. $12,000. contact: energyhorse1@yahoo.com or 401-996-7514.
28 n Xenophon Farm, Montague, MA. CONTACT: Elaine Kachavos 413-367-0305 or xenophonfarm@aol.com. 28 n VHSA Horse Show at The Caledonia Fair, Lyndonville, VT. CONTACT: www.vhsa.org. 28 – Sept 4 n Hampton Classic Horse Show, Bridgehampton, NY. CONTACT: www.hamptonclassic.com. 30 n GFF Medal Day V, Buzzards Bay, MA. CONTACT: Liz Moakley 508-759-3763 or liz@grazingfields.com. 30 n Ridgefield Equestrian Center Horse Show, Ridgefield, CT. CONTACT: Naomi Gauruder, 203-650-3148 or bhcmanagement@cs.com. 31 n Apple Knoll Farm, Summer Jumper Show No. 11, Millis, MA. CONTACT: 508-376-2564 or www.appleknoll.com.
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31 – Sept 4 n HITS-on-the-Hudson VII, Saugerties, NY. CONTACT: 845-246-8833, info@hitsshows.com or www.hitsshows.com.
BoarDing & lessons stall for rEnt very close walk to rockefeller state park preserve trails, turnout and experienced care; Briarcliff Manor, ny. call laurie at 914-584-5754 or 914-432-7895.
rEgistErEd Qh gElding, chEstnut, 8-year-old, 16hh. Excellent manners and temperament. professional training, willing, quiet, happy to work in a frame. nicely started over fences, lovely jumper. hacks out quietly alone or in company. suitable for any discipline. asking $8,000. contact: 603-449-0908.
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8-yEar-old rEg. tEnnEssEE WalkEr gelding, 14.3 hands. dark sorrell with flaxen mane. great barn manners, ships, clips etc. looking for experienced rider. 978-422-8437 or gaillent@yahoo.com.
31 n Cape Cod Hunter, Marstons Mills, MA. CONTACT: Pat Larsen 401-847-5459 or p724larsen@aol.com.
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Budco.Enterprises. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
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Prudential.Prime.Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Circle.B.Barns. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Hoisington.RE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 J&C.Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129,130 Katie.Lyons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Mercure.Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129 Oaks.of.Lake.City,.The . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Kent.Nutrition/Blue.Seal.Feeds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Residential.Properties. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122,127
ClearSpan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Life.Data.Labs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Robert.Wallace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Hillview.Mini.Barns. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Nutrena. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Spinnaker.Real.Estate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Lester.Buildings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Purina.Mills. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Morton.Buildings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Fencing
BoARding/lessons/tRAining/sAles
Springfield.Fence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
August.Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Windriver.Fence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Chrislar.Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Footing
Esterbrook.Farm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Attwood.Equestrian.Surfaces. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
sPoRts PsycHology Performance.Edge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
stABle suPPlies Achille.Agway. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 Aubuchon.Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Bedard.Farm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
tAck & equiPment
Hitching.Post.Farm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
IGK.Equestrian. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Laurel.Hill.Farm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Polysoles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Clothes.Horse,.The. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Mystic.Valley.Hunt.Club. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
HooFcARe PRoducts
Crop.&.Carrot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Oak.Meadow.Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Rising.Star.Equestrian.Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Silver.Horse.Farm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Strain.Family.Horse.Farm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 TowneAyr.Farm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Walnut.Hill.Farm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
BReeding
Cheshire.Horse. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Delta.Mustad. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Driving.Essentials. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Farriers.Fix. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Equestrian.Outfitters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Hoofjack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Northeast.Farrier. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
HoRse sHows & events
FC.Sturtevant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Little.B.Barn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Paddock,.The. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Professionals.Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Devon.Horse.Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Smith.Worthington. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Eastern.States . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Tack.Shack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Equine.Affaire. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
tRAileR sAles & AccessoRies
A.Horse.Drawn.Affair. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Fidelity.Jumper.Classic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Gray.Barron.Ranch.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
HITS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Kennebec.Morgans. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Kubota.Tractors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
NEEC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Luckyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s.Trailer.Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Kingdom.Trailer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Marthe.Reynolds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Newport.International.Polo.Series .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 21
Paul.Congelosi.Trailer.Sales. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
dogs
Norfolk.Hunt.Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Trailer.Depot,.The. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Cheshire.Horse. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Stepping.Stone.Ranch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Willowdale.Farm .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 49
Three.County.Fair. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Yered.Trailers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Natural.Nutrients. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
educAtion & scHools
Twin.State.American.Saddlebred.. . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
vet centeRs & seRvice
memoRiAl
Myhre.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Centenary.College. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Adreanne.Ting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Tufts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
equine HeAltH PRoducts
Pest contRol
Enhance.Animal.Wellness. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Farnum. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5,.44,.45
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Dear Mouth, Although I have never had the luxury of getting a massage, I’m thinking about hiring an equine masseuse for my horse. I just have one thing stopping me...am I supposed to tip them? Please share your knowledge on proper etiquette—it would be greatly appreciated! Sincerely, Puzzled in Portland, Maine
Dear Puzzled, I think it’s great you’re thinking about having a massage therapist come for your horse. Horses, unlike humans, can’t go to a spa or salon for a massage; the masseuse has to come to the horse. When a human goes to a spa where there are employees who give massages, they are usually paid a salary; they do not get to keep the entire price of the massage. In that case, it is customary to tip, usually 15% of the price. But, if the masseuse comes to you it’s highly probable they are self-employed, in which case the entire price of the massage goes straight into their pocket and you are not obliged to tip. The same goes for an equine masseuse. I hope it helps and I hope this massage will be the first of many to come. You’ve Heard It Straight From The Horse’s Mouth Dear Mouth, Lately, I’ve been getting a weird liquid put in my feet. I heard my owner talking to a barn helper that it was peroxide and it would help
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Dear Need Help Now Horse, I’m going to answer your last question first. Thrush is a combination of yeast, fungus, and a bacterium that lives and grows without oxygen, so it can thrive in the cracks and crevices of a horse’s hoof. Although it loves moisture, the hoof does not need to be damp and filthy to have thrush. You can recognize thrush from its powerfully unpleasant odor and a blackgrey, pus-like liquid. Thrush likes to attack the tissue of the frog, and if left untreated can eat away at it, causing serious damage. You say your human uses hydrogen peroxide on your feet. This is not a good idea. Both peroxide and bleach (also often used) can burn the frog. Furthermore, that tingly sensation you refer to is the result of the peroxide caustically sealing up the tissue, creating the very anaerobic atmosphere that thrush loves. I would highly recommend getting one of the products commercially available. In any case, consult with your vet, even if it’s only a phone call. Thank you for writing and get well soon! You’ve Heard It Straight From The Horse’s Mouth
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