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October 2011

Polished Perfection Showing Gypsy Horses in Halter By Natalie DeFee Mendik

Trail Worthy Learn the importance of developing a bond between you and your trail horse, and gain some helpful tips to help you master this bond. By Celeste Karpf

Mapping Your Circles

Tips to pick up point in your reining pattern. By Jeremy Gates, as told to Cathy Herbert

Trailer Safety Checklist Follow these tips to keep your horses safe this season and next. By Karen E. Baril

Are You Smooth-Ride Ready? Join us as experts from various gaited breeds walk us through choosing just the right gaited breed for you. By Natalie DeFee Mendik

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NOTES FROM NATALEE

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hose first cool nights that find me reaching for a sweater are the first welcome sign of fall. The mornings have gotten progressively cooler, the pool has been closed, and the horses’ sleek summer coats are beginning to puff out. As you read this, I’ll be attending the last big show of the year – Sport Horse Nationals in Lexington, Kentucky – with my daughter, Jenn. This year she put in time and effort on a new mount, and with much hard work, they were fortunate enough to qualify. Young and inexperienced, but extremely athletic with more than enough step for the hunter ring, Louie has challenged her in more ways than one over the past few months. They have learned to establish a rhythm with each other on and off the hunt course. Together, they have grown in leaps and bounds, earning the right to make the trek to the Bluegrass state. I know when she hits the ring, she’ll be doing her best to lay down the winning trip, but for this pair, the journey to Nationals has been the reward. Once we are home, Louie will spend time with our other horses Patented Pony and my granddaughter’s pony, Cindy, for some much-deserved Hurricane Protection downtime. Time spent riding around in circles will be minimal, as our favorite fall activity is hitting the miles of trails surrounding our home. Steve Thompson sent in this adorable photo of the pony, It’s as fun for the horses as it is for us. We all enjoy the change of Booger, who was a good sport as Steve’s wife, Kate, and scenery as we trot and canter along. Be sure to read our article, “Trail Booger’s owners, Cheryl Brown and her four-year-old daughter, Elizabeth, prepared him for Hurricane Irene back in August. Worthy,” this month to see if your horse has what it takes to head out Booger stays at Cold Brook Stables in Vernon, VT. Luckily, the of the ring. Many of the obstacles you encounter on the trail can be stable escaped the storm without damage and some fun was recreated in a safer environment. As you overcome these hurdles, the had. relationship with your horse will grow, giving you an even greater connection the next time out or during next show season! Speaking of connections, each year Equine Affaire Massachusetts in November gives us the opportunity to make unbelievable connections – with readers, advertisers, clinicians – just about any horse enthusiast! Our Preview Guide is inside this issue, along with a subscriber exclusive – a pull out poster featuring five-time Olympic rider and Equine Affaire clinician, Anne Kursinski. Anne will be at our booth (Better Living Center, Booths 303 and 304) to sign posters both Thursday and Friday at 11:15 a.m. You won’t want to miss it! Be sure to stop by to say hello; tell us what you love about Equine Journal and what you’d like to see in the future. For those who renew their subscription each year during the trade show, look inside this issue for a special offer. Tear it out, fill it in and bring it with you. Everyone renewing or starting a subscription will again have their chance to spin the Wheel of Fun, with the chance to win one of more than a dozen great prizes! Of course, these prizes wouldn’t be available if it weren’t for the great connections we have with our advertisers. Be sure to tell them how you heard about their product, tack shop, farm or service. If you saw it in an issue of Equine Journal or on our website, let them know that! Look on our website, www.equinejournal.com, for our online Equine Affaire Preview. We are proud to have teamed up with Equine Affaire to bring you an inside look at vendor specials, a booth finder so you know where to go, and breaking news. While you are there, join our community in order to receive updates and special offers. In the meantime, sit down, curl up in your favorite chair, and enjoy all that this issue has to offer. Yours in Sport,

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR FEATURE By Audrey Humphrey

Four Wheels orI Two? have to assume that Andy Marcoux

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Choosing a driving vehicle doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to be daunting. Sort through the many choices with help from the pros. A dedicated industry, equine driving is becoming more and more popular as horse aware of the different avenues enthusiasts become within this exciting sport. For beginners getting started, the world of driving can be daunting and extensive due to the large variety of carriages on the market, all ranging in size, type, style, and price range. We have found that the best way to navigate through a maze of choices is to employ the advice from the utmost experts in the ďŹ eld. So, we contacted top carriage drivers, instructors, builders, and sellers, for the inside scoop on all things carriage. Read on for the education you need before setting out to buy a carriage.

was misquoted or misspoke in your August article â&#x20AC;&#x153;Carriage Selectionâ&#x20AC;? when he said that four-wheeled vehicles are safer than two-wheeled ones for beginners. That may be true for the competition vehicle and dressage carriage that Andy is driving in the pictures that accompany the article. But, both of Andyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s carriages are ďŹ fth-wheel or â&#x20AC;&#x153;cut under,â&#x20AC;? which are more forgiving for the novice driver than the many kinds of vintage four-wheeled carriages that turn up at auctions and may be purchased by enthusiastic but uninformed beginners. Lots of the carriages from the â&#x20AC;&#x153;olden daysâ&#x20AC;? were intended for driving straight for long distances and require an acre to turn because the wheels donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t pass under the wagon body. Such vehicles, if turned sharply by inexperienced drivers, will quickly ďŹ&#x201A;ip over when the front wheels contact and engage with the wagon body. Been there, done that. Still gives me goosebumps. Judy Clark Freewheelinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Farm Carrollton, Ohio Navigating the Market â&#x20AC;&#x201C;

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The carriage market is inundated with a remarkable amount of carriages available to Andy Marcoux, a professional to drivers, according trainer and driver of carriage horses for over 15 years. He is also a recognized judge for the American Driving Society for the sport of combined driving and an evaluator for the Carriage Driving Association of Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Carriage Driver ProďŹ ciency Program. He holds the highest level of certiďŹ cate available from the British Driving

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Society. Owner of Coachmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Massachusetts, Andy provides Delight, Inc., in Medway, instructional know-how inside expert advice concerning and the ďŹ nest ďŹ eld-tested equipment for the sport of carriage driving. â&#x20AC;&#x153;What a carriage is identiďŹ ed as, and the class it gets into, is often up to who put made the carriage,â&#x20AC;? Andy explains. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There are certain standard classiďŹ cations that describe bulk of carriages. Some the carriages fall under more than one designation. Then, there are hundreds of carriages that carriage builders have come up with that blur the lines between

one and the next carriage.â&#x20AC;? Luckily for those learning, several simple categories Andy has that are handy for classifying the most commonly used many of carriages today.

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Dressage Carriages

According to Andy, the most this category are Meadowbrook commonly seen carriages in carts, dog carts, gigs, phaetons, wagonettes, and light or informal breaks. Meadowbrooks, road carts, and sulkies are two-wheeled vehicles seen in â&#x20AC;&#x153;perhaps the greatest numbers throughout

Andy Marcoux and navigator, Tedd Mcivor, zoom through hazard #7 aboard a marathon carriage called the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bobcatâ&#x20AC;? pulled by Andyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s horse, Renaissance High, at the 2010 Laurels CDE in Landhope, PA.

carriage driving,â&#x20AC;? says Andy, who continues, â&#x20AC;&#x153;They are inexpensive, lightweight, and easy to use, maintain, and store.â&#x20AC;? Most people will recognize a road cart by its beautifully and utilitarian ďŹ nish of simple natural wood color and black gear with brass furniture. The Meadowbrook cart, which is quite similar, has seatbacks that fold, a dashboard, and often times fenders, according to Andy, who considerably more comfortable attests, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Meadowbrooks are than road carts.â&#x20AC;? The lightest the pleasure carriages, of sulkies, are single-seat carts used generally in racing or transport in rural parts of the world. two-wheeled carts come These in two racing categories, traditional August 2011, Equine Journal,

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Milk Paint Recipe You can actually make milk paint yourself. Traditional directions read more like a baking recipe than instructions for something to put on your walls. Basic ingredients include curdled skim milk or buttermilk, powdered lime and pigment. As you might expect, the shelf life is extremely short given the milk component, and this largely accounts for its limited commercial availability. But, Anne’s company has solved this problem by offering a powdered product. Just add water and stir! Anne’s father, a furniture maker of Early American Colonial reproductions, developed the original formulation for use on porous surfaces like wood and masonry. He was looking for an authentic ﬁnish that would replicate the paint early settlers used, so he began experimenting with milk paint until he perfected the current formula the company has been selling since 1974. With the demand for environmentally-safe products growing, the company went on to develop SafePaint for

interior walls (they are working on an exterior formula too). The new product is speciﬁcally designed for use on nonporous surfaces like sheetrock, walls that have already been painted, and metal. The paint has a smoother appearance than the original and is less prone to water staining. It comes in 20 standard colors that can also be mixed to create a custom color. A gallon will cost you $45.95, which puts it in the range of mid-priced paint. In the past (and still today), many building products have had a detrimental impact on our environment. Wood treated with chemical preservatives leached into the ground and threatened the quality of ground water. Carpets “offgassed” VOCs in homes, schools, commercial buildings and farms. These are just two of a long list of offenders. Fortunately, with careful selection and use of building products, we can greatly help alleviate this situation, and with products like SafePaint, we can expect quality at a reasonable price. I would love to feature YOUR green ideas and projects. Contact Ellen Whittemore at ellenmwhittemore@yahoo.com Copyright 2011 Ellen Whittemore

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unique Ranch, pronounced “a-unique,” so impressed with the gentleness and intelligence of the breed, we truly stands up to its name. Located in decided to concentrate our efforts on LaPorte, Texas, with a second facility in breeding the highest quality Gypsy nearby New Waverly, the farms that make up Auhorses available. We now have 40 of nique Ranch are home to one of the ﬁnest herds the most beautiful Gypsy horses in of Gypsy horses in the country. Owners, Jeanne America.” and Robert “Bobby” Schlenk, are lifelong riders The horses at Aunique Ranch who each bring their own area of expertise to the have been carefully chosen for conranch. Both participated in 4-H as youngsters, and formation, disposition, color and pedBobby has experience breeding American Quarter igree, which includes DNA testing. Horses. Jeanne has owned, trained and competed While the Schlenks are very interesta variety of breeds, including American Quarter ed in producing horses with rare and Horses, Tennessee Walkers, Thoroughbreds and The Gypsy stallion, Brigadier, a.k.a. King Koal. unusual colorations, they are quick to Arabians. point out that they will not compromise quality for color. Bobby Like many people, the couple had been out of horses for a laughs when he says, “Back when I was breeding Quarter Horses, while, concentrating on family and career, when Bobby surprised we bred for all go and no whoa. With the Gypsy horses, we are Jeanne by telling her he wanted to give her a horse for her birthbreeding some of the most visually stunning and gentle horses in day. His generous gift ushered in a new and exciting chapter in the world, with a much more quiet and docile disposition.” Now their life together. Jeanne recalls, “I had always liked draft horses, in the third generation of their breeding program, Bobby is thrilled especially Percherons. In my research, I came upon the Gypsy with the results. He says, “Our goal is to honor the tradition of horse. The breed combines the best of the draft breeds, but in a the original Gypsy horse by crossing Gypsy horses with proven smaller, more manageable size. We went to look at some Gypsy pedigree, quality conformation and that sweet personality that is horses, and I was surprised at how friendly and easy to work the hallmark of the breed. We have horses with rare colors such with they were. They would actually leave their pasture mates as cream perlino with green eyes, buckskin, and some beautiful to visit us at the fence. We bought a young colt, and we were 28, Equine Journal, October 2011

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COVER STORY blue-eyed horses, but our primary focus is This dedicated couple has taken a long breeding good quality horses that will make view in developing the breeding program excellent riding and driving horses for pleaat Aunique Ranch. At the 80-acre LaPorte sure or competition.” ranch, they have recently completed a All of the horses at Aunique Ranch are covered arena and 45-stall barn with every registered with The Gypsy Horse Registry amenity imaginable for the comfort of their of America. Some are double-registered horses. They also built a six-stall barn with with The Gypsy Vanner Horse Society, The air conditioning, isolation room and shoeing Gypsy Horse Association or the Gypsy Cob area. The New Waverly ranch currently has and Drum Horse Association. The Schlenks eight stalls, with more on the way, and 240 searched the nation to choose horses for sprawling acres including large fields for their breeding program that carry legendary turnout and six ponds. bloodlines, including those of The Business, Jeanne and the staff at Aunique Ranch The PO Stallion, Tommy Ryder, Dunbrody, are hands-on every day. She says, “We have The Old Black Horse of Wales, Ruby Skys The gorgeous sooty black buckskin stallion, CiCi’s a wonderful, dedicated staff of nine who roBlack Bear, Chance du Vallon, Lion King, tate days and show up every morning at five Duke of Earl. Gypsy Warlock, Tubbs, and The Coal Horse. to start the daily activities. Then we go all Aunique Ranch stands 12 impressive stalday, working with the horses.” Bobby makes lions: A Touch of Charisma, Cici’s Duke of Earl, Sir Silver, King sure he spends time in the barn with the horses every evening Koal, Huston, Guthries Tumbler, Warlocks Jagged Knight, Oberon after work and every weekend. He describes the emotional conof Orcas Island, Auniques Anoki, Auniques Medicine Man, nection he feels toward the horses at Aunique Ranch, “There is Auniques Hanovi and Fionan of Roscreigh. The mares have been nothing like being right there in the stall helping a mare foal out. chosen with equal care to produce the strong mare line necesIt is a moving experience that creates a strong bond. It is a thrill sary for a first-class breeding program. Wednesday, a daughter every spring when the new foal crop arrives.” The Schlencks are of the PO Stallion, won the Grand Champion Mare at the Fort still in the building phase of their breeding program, and they will Worth World Show this year, and Aunique’s Wanekia took three start selling horses within the next few years. Jeanne says, “We firsts at the 2010 Oklahoma State Fair as well as Supreme Grand have enough stock now to compete in different age groups, and Champion at the Texas Draft Show. Aunique’s Anoki took the we are focusing on that right now. We’ve taken our time to do this Reserve Grand Champion at the same show. Bobby says, “We right, and we are very careful about every aspect of our breeding have ribboned at every show we have attended, and everyone program, from choosing the right crosses to the daily care of our remarks on how well behaved the horses are, even the foals. It horses. When the time is right, we will sell select horses to good comes from a combination of horses with a naturally-docile and homes. Our hope is that the new owners will become part of our willing personality and our program of hands-on work with the extended family at Aunique Ranch, so we can track the progress them from day one.” of the horses and stay in touch. We will always be here to assist The Schlenks have a team of dedicated staff and volunteers buyers in any way possible, and we enjoy educating people about who help them get the horses out and about to parades, exhibithis breed.” tions and even an annual Saint Patrick’s Day trip to the local From a thoughtful birthday gift that is every horsewoman’s nursing home. Jeanne says, “The most amazing thing happens at dream, to the 40 magnificent horses in the herd at Aunique the senior home. When the residents come out to see the horses, Ranch, the Schlenks are loving every minute of the new turn in whether they are in a wheelchair, a walker, or on foot, the horses their life. “It’s incredibly rewarding,” says Bobby with a smile, as want to reach out and gently touch everyone. They are completely he looks out over the horses in the field. unfazed by the activity and they soak in the attention, letting For more information on Aunique Ranch, visit everyone pet them. These horses are gentle anyway, but they seem www.auniqueranch.com; telephone: 713-203-0683; to understand that these people must be approached with extra email attoyac1@swbell.net. ■ care. It’s a beautiful thing to see.”

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National News Courtney King Dye Opens Safety Symposium A moving video by U.S. Olympian, Courtney King Dye, opened the second Riders4Helmets Helmet Safety Symposium held Saturday, July 23, at the Kentucky Horse Park, Lexington, KY. The Olympian, who suffered a traumatic brain injury in March, 2010, could not be in attendance at the symposium; so instead, she shared her message on helmets and the effects of having a traumatic brain injury by video presentation. The video is available at www.youtube.com/riders4helmets. King Dye is an avid supporter of the Riders4Helmets campaign and has been vocal in support of helmet-wearing since her accident. The symposium brought together representatives from various corners of the equestrian world to discuss the importance of wearing helmets, rider safety, and to improve helmet designs, rules and more. The chairs of the meeting were Dr. Craig Ferrell, physician to the United States Equestrian Team and Chair FEI Medical Council, and, Lyndsey White, cofounder of Riders4Helmets. Symposium topics included: Expect The Unexpected; A Parent’s Perspective On Helmets; Traumatic Brain Injury in Equestrian Sport; Helmet Use In Equestrian Sports – We Are ALL Role Models; A Strapping Success: Understanding and Promoting Helmet Use with Performance Psychology; Current Helmet Rules – A Discussion; and Cowboy Hat To Cowboy Helmet: The Transition. Full videos of all presentations are available at www.youtube.com/riders4helmets, while reports from the symposium can be viewed at www.riders4helmets.com. For more information on the Riders4Helmets campaign, visit www. riders4helmets.com, or contact admin@ riders4helmets.com. You can also follow the campaign at www.facebook.com/riders4helmets and http://twitter.com/riders4helmets. Riders4Helmets logo wear is available for purchase at www.equestriancollections.com, with all proceeds supporting the campaign.

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Therapy Horse in Celebrity Magazine She may not be Angelina Jolie or Jennifer Aniston, but miniature therapy horse, Magic, is currently in national celebrity magazine, In Touch Weekly. Magic’s little friend, Peanut, is giving her a run for her money when it comes to international news. She was just featured in UK’s The Daily Mail and The Telegraph and also managed to be in the news in China and Iraq last week. Peanut’s real job as a therapy horse was highlighted when she helped cheer children with life-threatening illnesses as Ronald McDonald’s look-a-like sidekick. She arrived with Ronald in his “one horsepower” car at a special Ronald McDonald House Charities® event. She also teamed with 12-year veteran NFL football player, Mike Peterson, for a children’s charity program. Peanut was dressed as a cheerleader, and her therapy horse friends were football players and a referee. Next stop for Peanut...a project with Disney to help terminally-ill children. For more information, visit www. Horse-Therapy.org.

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Photo of the Month Melissa Godin, of Tupper Lake, NY, sent in this is a picture of her 27-yearold Appaloosa gelding, Bold. She writes, “Until his 24th year, we were still winning blue ribbons on the ﬂat and in dressage. In the past three years, he has had a number of medical issues: he breathes with a permanent trach tube due to laryngeal hemiplegia; he had to have his left eye removed due to complications from uveitis; and he had a bout with founder last fall. With each event, he had to be moved to a different farm that was more suitable for his care. To make a long story short, he was at a farm and his condition relating to the founder was ignored until it was almost too late to save him. Through a set of serendipitous circumstances, I was led to his forever home appropriately named Vision Farms. The song “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” has always touched me deeply, and the day I was at the farm and saw the rainbow, I knew all would be well. Bold went on to make a full recovery, and we are once again riding partners. 34, Equine Journal, October 2011

Krystal Greco was a healthy teenager who loved to horseback ride, but life took an unexpected turn on March 7, 2010, when she awoke in excruciating pain. She was rushed to the hospital, where doctors discovered that a disc in her spinal cord had ruptured or slipped, leaving her paralyzed from the waist down. It was an extremely rare case of spinal cord injury among youngsters, and it remains a mystery as to what prompted her disc dysfunction. Krystal’s mother, Shannon, refused to accept a life with limits for her daughter and sought out a place with a similar philosophy. On March 19, Krystal began intensive therapy at the Kennedy Krieger Institute, a specialty hospital in Baltimore, MD, for children with disabilities. It is home to the International Center for Spinal Cord Injury, one of the most innovative programs of its kind in the country. Krystal was eager to return to riding after her injury when she learned from her Kennedy Krieger nurse about a therapeutic riding center in MD, Freedom Hills. Before too long, she was back on a horse, using long whips instead of her legs to guide its movements. Krystal also created videos illustrating how she mounts and dismounts her horse, which she brings to therapy sessions to help encourage other patients to give adaptive riding a try. What was a pastime before her injury has now evolved into a passion. Krystal helps with lessons to both equestrians and para-equestrians alongside her own teacher. And in May, Krystal earned multiple honors in her first competition, the Handicapped Riders Division of Devon, where she placed first in equitation, second in musical dressage and second in trail. More than a year into her therapy at Kennedy Krieger, Krystal continues to regain function and mobility. Her biggest accomplishment came when she began to use a walker during therapy. She can now move her leg at the hip flexor and knee, as well as move her toes. She is gaining back some of the independence that so many teenagers take for granted, and her enthusiasm for life is truly contagious. For more information on Freedom Hills, visit www. freedomhills.org. For more information on the Kennedy Krieger Institute, visit www. kennedykrieger.org. ■

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alter classes are a perennial favorite at Gypsy horse shows – and for good reason. With a horse that looks so good, who could pass up a chance to show off gorgeous conformation, mane, tail and feather? Whether you drive, ride western or ride English, in-hand classes are common to most Gypsy horses that show. Join us with four experts from all walks of the Gypsy horse world for expert tips on standing out from the crowd in your next Gypsy horse halter class.

What’s in it for You? Showing horses in hand is a classic art common to many breeds. Halter showing Gypsy horses creates a venue to exhibit the breed’s standard, which has been developed over time and now has its own niche in the modern horse world. “For me as a breeder, the objective is to show the conformation of the horse and to show what we are producing,” explains Robin Visceglia, of Stillwater Farm. Success in halter showing provides unparalleled marketing to breeders, who have the opportunity to showcase their breeding program. “Showing in hand promotes your farm and breeding program,” says Judy Kibler, of Kibler Equine Marketing and Management. Furthering your own knowledge plays a role, too. “It allows for an evaluation of your horses while getting an educated opinion from an unbiased professional.”

The Judge’s Vantage Point To be a success in a Gypsy horse halter class, you first have to know what the judge is looking for. Conformation, movement, turnout and presentation all play a role. Kibler explains, “A judge is looking for a quality individual that exhibits breed characteristics – a powerful, balanced and compact horse with good bone. Good, sound feet and legs are paramount. Twenty-five percent of judging is based on disposition and manners. You want the horse bright and alert – always mannerly and willing! A beautiful, flowing mane, tail and feathers which extend from the knees and hocks to covering the hooves are some of the most obvious characteristics first noticed. The head should be clean and expressive with large, alert eyes. The horse must have a level bite. Since proper movement is paramount to the Gypsy breed, good bone, joints, hock placement and structure of the legs are very important. Good shoulders and strong loin and hips allow for a balanced moving horse.” Gypsy horse competitors should be aware that different expectations come with different show circuits. Competitors must understand the uniqueness of the show rules and regulations for each competition and show they enter. “The first and foremost thing you want to find in a class of horses is a horse 38, Equine Journal, October 2011

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FEATURE that conforms to the breed standard,” explains Wayne Hipsley, of Hipsley and Associates, LLC. “Not every society in the U.S. has adopted the same standard. Judges have to adjust their standards and methods of judging to accommodate the rules and regulations of a specific breed society.” Nevertheless, standards and expectations aren’t shrouded in mystery. For example, Hipsley notes that Gypsy Vanner Horse Society judges’ seminars are also open to auditors as an aid to educate breeders, owners and exhibitors. Competitors can also find rule books for the different show associations, such as the Gypsy Show Horse Association, on their website. Understanding the standards expected by the show management is an important point for competitors. Hipsley states, “Exhibitors need to understand that their horse is being compared to a standard, as well as to all other horses in the inhand class. In essence, the first place horse in the class is the horse that compares more closely with the breed standard.” Photo: Mystical Photography

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The first step in preparing your horse for halter showing is to have a long-term program that addresses fitness, health and nutrition. These factors, together with grooming, allow your horse to shine in every sense of the word. It’s not an overnight process, however. “You can’t just take your horse out of the field to get ready for a show,” remarks Visceglia. Optimal nutrition, regular exercise and thorough grooming over time are necessary to turn out a champion. “This must start with a proper feeding program, correct farrier work and proper

FEATURE vet care,” explains Kibler. “No amount of work or exercise will prepare the horse to show if it isn’t healthy to start with. You must give the animal the proper amount of time to be prepared for the show ring. Muscle conditioning and a tremendous amount of coat and hair conditioning over time will allow the horse to bloom to its best for its show ring presentation. There are no shortcuts!” Sonya Brown, of Brown Training Resources, seeks a balance between turnout and stabling, which allows the horse to live the life of a natural grazing animal while still maintaining the appearance needed for the show ring. She explains that turning out at night and stabling during the day keeps the horses from bleaching out in the Texas sun while keeping them cool and ﬂy-free as well. In addition, Brown notes that Gypsy horses also often require restricted access to grass, as the breed tends toward being easy-keepers. With copious mane, tail and feather, often combined with white coloring, getting and keeping a Gypsy horse show-ring ready is something of an art form. “We get them clean and we keep them clean,” says Brown. “Regular daily grooming – curry, brushing and vacuum – brings success.” Gypsy horses tend to have a lot of hair, so clipping is often necessary, especially in hot climates. Visceglia recommends clipping about two weeks before a show. Stillwater Farm’s horses get a full body clip from the knee or hock up. “I want the judge to see how the horse looks,” says Visceglia. She notes that it’s critical to have the right equipment for clipping. This includes high quality clippers in sizes ranging from large body clippers to

small face and ear trimmers. Brown also body clips from the knee and hock up, as well as the underline, face, chin and ears. Horses with clipped ears are turned out with a ﬂy mask with an ear net. She notes that with Gypsy horses, a minor bridle path is necessary as a safety issue. With so much mane, the bridle can easily come off over the ears. A one-inch space for the crownpiece allows the bridle to remain secure at the poll. She also notes that many Gypsy horses have such copious hair that breathing becomes an issue when the hair in the nostrils accumulates dirt, thereby inhibiting airﬂow. Such nostril hair must be clipped to allow the horse to breathe properly. At the show, Visceglia’s secret is to use cornstarch on wet feathers, which when brushed out in the morning, reveal white feathers that have remained clean. Brown keeps feathers in shape by not turning show horses out in the mud. She also recommends a betadine scrub for feathers every couple of weeks in order to address fungus and scratches that can develop on the skin under the feathers. Tails at Brown’s barn are kept in shape with a moisturizer containing an SPF. She cautions against a silicone-based spray, which causes breakage. Brown has gotten creative with stained or bleached tails, using OxiClean® spray or human hair coloring to get the tail looking good. Naturally, great care must be taken with these methods to ensure the health and safety of the horse. “For the show ring, use proper grooming supplies sparingly,” says Kibler. “It’s better to have the animal well-groomed rather than having too much goop and glitz!”

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FEATURE a halter class takes training and preparation well in advance of the show season. the best advantage of the individual horse. To that end, Visceglia Sonya Brown A judge looks positively upon a horse that recommends having the • Make sure your horse respects you. The horse is ready for the show: neatly trimmed, with must have full confidence and trust in you as assistance of a good trainer a clean, bright coat, fitted with proper tack, the leader. so that the horse can learn and trained to perform to the expectations • Pay attention to both horse and handler to set up on the lead, not of the class. turnout. Be sharp, not sloppy. by hand. She notes that the • It’s a “horse show,” not a “people show.” • Be alert in the ring and know where the horse needs to be straight, Remember, it is the horse that is being judge is all the time. square and not parked-out. shown. Too many times we find the Work together with your exhibitors feel they need to “show” Judy Kibler trainer to solidify your themselves, which distracts from the horse. • Be prepared. Do your homework. performance. “Confidence • Have fun showing. Be proud of all your hard helps you stand out,” says Robin Visceglia work and your beautiful animals. Visceglia. “And confidence • Confidence comes from practice. comes from practice.” • Have your horse fit and ready for the Wayne Hipsley Brown explains that show ring. • Remember, the horse is going to a show, her daily interactions with meaning the horse is there to be shown to the horse provide the necessary groundwork for a solid performance in hand. Her training begins Doing Your Homework with initially asking the horse to respond from the hand, which While a halter class isn’t an under-saddle or in-harness then progresses to the horse learning to follow the handler’s event, you still can’t just show up without properly training your body language. “When we work more and more together, the horse. In fact, like good nutrition and conditioning, training for horse begins to respond to my body and not my hand,” explains Brown. “When my feet and shoulder stop, I expect the horse to stop. Whether we’re going for a walk down the driveway or out to the field, if I stop, I expect him to stop.” Once training has progressed to this point, the horse is expected to stop straight and square. If not, Brown corrects the horse by backing the horse to achieve a square halt and by turning the horse away from her in a 360 in order to achieve a straight halt. “The horse learns it’s easier to just stop straight and square with his hind end up under.” Having your horse sharp to your aids at home will ensure greater success in the show ring. “The horse is always somewhat distracted at a show,” notes Brown. “Prepare above what you are expected to perform at home. You need to be the leader and boss, which is established at home. Practice at home develops respect. Through practice, the horse knows what’s coming and is ready to stop on a dime.” Also, seek opportunities to school your horse in more challenging environments when ready. “Once the horse understands what is expected of it, then work in a ‘busy environment,’ which might simulate a show ring situation,” recommends Kibler. “Keeping their attention only comes with the horse knowing what you want of him and then you giving him confidence to follow your direction.” Training and conditioning go hand-in-hand. Brown’s horses also spend time on the walker, on the longe or long line and in the round pen. On the longe or long lines, Brown works the horses with a back pad (or surcingle) and side check (or side reins) to develop athleticism and acceptance of the bit. This strengthens the topline as the horse develops musculature through the loin, back and neck, in addition to the underline as

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Along with impeccable grooming, good turnout requires the proper tack for the horse and attire for the handler. Stillwater Farm shows its horses in tack custom-made for each horse. Constructed of simple half-inch rolled leather with crownpiece, these halters are designed to compliment the Gypsy’s head size and shape. Gypsy stallion, Image Setter Jimbo, and SonyaBrown. Brown Their stallions over age three are also explains that her daily interactions with the horse provide the necessary groundwork for a solid performance in hand. shown in “stud tack,” which consists of a surcingle with side reins. Winning Big Brown shows most of the Gypsy horses she trains in an So what does it take to bring home the blue ribbon? Brown English hunter or dressage bridle with cavesson noseband and explains your horse needs a “stand-out” expression. She achieves pretty browband. In lieu of reins, she prefers a long leather show this by treating the horse to a peppermint or carrot at home. First lead that attaches to each bit ring. A show lead is longer than the horse has to learn to stand straight and square. Then he must reins, allowing the handler to safely manage his or her horse. make the mental connection between placing the feet, standing There is also enough lead to comfortably reach from leading still and keeping an expressive air with the neck arched, ears hand to the left hand. For some horses, she employs a shank that perked and eyes bright. “The horse should show conﬁdence and runs through the bit rings and lies on the underside of their chin. excitement for life,” says Brown. “They get treats and rewards As far as handler turnout goes, Visceglia likes to show in a – learning by association and enjoying what they’re doing.”

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Expert Advice Robin Visceglia owns Stillwater Farm in Cashiers, North Carolina. Stillwater Farm breeds Gypsy horses, focusing on superior breeding stock with specialized training. Stillwater Farm’s horses can regularly be seen bringing home major titles from the Gypsy show ring. (www.stillwaterfarm.com) Wayne Hipsley, MSc., of Hipsley & Associates, LLC, specializes in international equine consultation and education. Hipsley, who works closely together with the Gypsy Vanner Horse Society, having written the GVHS Breed Standard, conducts the GVHS Exhibitor and Judges’ seminars and serves as the GVHS Senior evaluator for the GVHS breed evaluations; also, he is licensed to judge Pintos, POAC, IBHA, Welsh, Miniature horses, Andalusians and Lusitanos, Gypsy horses, Mountain horses, Norwegian Fjords, and Haﬂingers. In the fall of 2011, Hipsley will serve as an instructor at the 2011 Gypsy Vanner Fair in Ontario, Canada, and the 2011 Equitana in Sydney, Australia. (www.horselawexpert.com) Judy Kibler, of Kibler Equine Marketing and Management, holds a judge’s card with the Gypsy Horse Registry of America. She is also licensed to judge Arabians, Morgans and Friesians. With a lifelong career with Arabians, Kibler assists clients with marketing and selling their horses. She is a certiﬁed member of the American Society of Equine Appraisers. (www.kiblerequine.com) Sonya Brown operates Brown’s Training Resources in Sanger, Texas, together with her husband, Gene Brown. The Browns work with a variety of breeds and disciplines, which is attested to by the numerous national titles they garner on an annual basis with multiple registries. The Browns train and show Gypsy horses for Craig and Di Ann Towson’s Image Setter Ranch in Weatherford, Texas. (www. browntrainingresources.com, www.imagesetterranch.com)

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end stepping either forward or back,” notes Brown. For horses that are hindered by conformation from being perfectly square, Brown sets the front legs perpendicular and hind legs with a slight variation behind. All your homework in teaching your horse to properly set up pays off in the arena. “A judge appreciates a horse that is posed with both forelegs, vertical to the ground, and at least one hind leg vertical to the ground. The horse is not to be stretched. As viewed from the front and rear, the distance between the forelegs and hind legs should be a natural stance or posture for the horse, neither too wide nor too narrow,” explains Hipsley. “The horse’s head and neck need to be elevated to give the appearance of a strong yet ﬂowing neck that balances the proportions of the body, complimenting the entire image of the horse.” Hipsley also notes that the judge’s impressions of your horse begin the moment you enter the arena, so be aware of making a good impression from the start. While judging, Kibler appreciates a clear view of the horse. “Make sure you know where your judge is so they can see your horse without you being in the way,” she says. “Present your horse quietly so the judge can properly evaluate your horse. You come to a show for an evaluation of your horse from the judge; make sure we can see them with little interference.” Hipsley recommends following the guidelines for showing in 4-H showmanship classes. This includes always keeping the horse between the handler and the judge so that you are never blocking the judge’s view of the horse. Stay alert and don’t let the horse fall asleep either. Keep plenty of space between your horse and other competitors. Remember, movement is paramount in demonstrating athletic ability. Brown explains the competitor must work to show the horse every second in the ring and not just when the judge is watching. “Place the feet properly and then get in front of the horse. Work at keeping the horse expressive. Do your best not to block the judge’s view.” Doing your legwork is essential. “Spend the proper amount of time with your animal. Know what is expected of you and your horse in the show ring. Read the rules. Know what the judge is looking for,” says Kibler. “Then practice, practice and practice more! Remember, for the judge to make a proper evaluation of your horse, he must see it move properly, stand properly and be inspected.” Put it all together, and let your Gypsy shine! ■

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Patti Brooks and her Morgan mare, Penncrest Mira S, share a bond that makes trail riding fulﬁlling and fun.

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very horse owner knows that the bond between horse and rider is essential to a successful performance. Being miles away from help, far off in the unknown wilderness, makes the importance of that bond even greater. No one can deny the deep trust each rider must have in her horse in order to hit the trail with conﬁdence. However, a rider can’t expect to trust her horse without ﬁrst earning it. Are you a good team leader? Do you make sure your mount is comfortable and happy? Do you remain calm in sticky situations? We’ve asked the trainer and trail riders how to develop a trusting relationship. October 2011, Equine Journal, 57

FEATURE and is currently president. She has just under 3,000 Making sure your horse is miles of competition under ready to hit the trail is important her belt. She stresses the for safety reasons as well as importance of a comfortable developing the horse’s trust saddle, shoes and adequate in the rider. If a rider pushes conditioning. “Make sure her horse to rush out onto the all your equipment fits the trail before the horse is ready, horse and you. Make sure it could result in a negative your horse responds to experience that the horse will the bit,” she says. “Check hold on to. The horse may your horse’s legs. If you see not be as willing to trust in its scrapes and bruises, have a rider’s judgment as easily as long conference with your before. Ultimately, the horse farrier. A horse that’s banging can only be ready for the trail his legs together cannot look when its rider is ready as well forward to more miles on the – physically, mentally and trail.” emotionally. Preparing a horse for the trail is vital, as the open trail Start Small is filled with obstacles, sights, So where to begin? animals, and movement that There are plenty of objects can easily frighten a horse. This in the backyard that can be could result in bucking, rearing, used to slowly develop a or bolting. horse’s confidence, whether “If the horse is nervous it’s a hairdryer, umbrella or and you get nervous, he doesn’t large beach ball. The more have someone to trust. Instead unusual objects a horse is Christine Abbott says that the relationship she has with Skya, her Arabian mare, of thinking, he’s going to use introduced to, and becomes is constantly growing and changing and never becomes routine. his instincts,” says natural comfortable with, the more horsemanship trainer, Bob open he is to approaching new things on the trail. Burrelli of Plymouth, MA. He also notes, “Sometimes they’ll see “Horses, as herd animals, are willing to put their trust in the things or smell things that we can’t, but they already know it’s leader. The leader is the rider, but the rider must never lie to the there.” The horse must trust that if his rider is remaining calm, then horse. That trust begins back in the ring during training,” says he is safe. But, a good trail horse doesn’t just develop overnight. Brooks. The best trail horse will be one that has experience. “The horse should be able to obey and listen to you So, what qualities should your trail horse have? Christine regardless of who you’re with,” says Burrelli. Many horses have a Abbott, Ph.D, Counselor in Psychological Behavior, NATRC rider problem being around other horses on the trail and will want to for 10 years and National BOD member says, “A confident trail keep up with the group. This is a sign that the horse does not trust horse is alert, is conditioned to withstand the physical rigor of in its rider and is not comfortable being alone with him or her. a competition, and has the necessary skills and training to do Burrelli suggests having friends on the trail hold their horses the required obstacles.” She also adds, “A confident horse has a still while you work the horse in circles around the group of willing spirit and trusts that the rider will ask only what is within other horses and riders. Once the horse has been worked and is the horse’s capabilities.” standing still, have the other horses continue down the trail. If Burrelli says that a horse that is ready for the trail will be soft the horse struggles to follow, have the other riders stop and begin and supple; it will be guided by a loose rein, and walk, trot and working your horse around or near the other horses. Eventually canter. Lastly, the horse should stop immediately and back up. A your horse will associate being with other horses with having to rider should ultimately have control of every part of her horse’s work constantly. Burrelli stresses this method must be done with body. This will make it safe for the rider to maneuver the horse out softness, never jerking or yanking on the reins or kicking to move of danger at a moment’s notice. the horse. Burrelli believes that every horse has the potential to become Riders who work with their horses in the ring and introduce a confident trail horse. “No question, every horse can be trained them to new things gradually, will find that their efforts pay off on to be confident.” He has found that younger horses will be easiest the trail. This is not something that can be forced. to train as they haven’t developed bad habits yet, but with the Casey Foedisch, a freshman at American University, has been proper attention, every horse can reclaim its trust in its rider. Keep competitively trail riding for the past four years. Foedisch feels in mind that every horse has the potential to fall back to old habits her bond with her 14-hand Arabian mare, Moon Starr Dancer, or react instinctually in a given situation. develops further with each experience both on the trail and off. Part of a rider’s job of being a good leader is making sure “The more we ride together, the easier it is for me to that the horse is comfortable and physically sound. Patti Brooks, understand what she needs. We try to do some ring work too,” author of Mysteries Set in the Horse World, is a member of the she adds. “Trotting over poles and weaving through cones helps Eastern Competitive Trail Ride Association (ECTRA) since 1972 test how well Dancer and I communicate and helps us learn what

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FEATURE we need to work on.” “Spend time with your horse and work on speciﬁc skills such as side passing and backing up. Spend that time also improving your own riding skills,” urges Abbott. “Having those skills to fall back on will provide you with a sense of security.” Training on the trail is equally as important as keeping up in the ring. If a horse sees something on the trail that frightens it, the rider should introduce it to her horse rather than just skirting by. If necessary, turn around and lead the horse up to it again, always facing the object. If the horse tries to pull away, work the horse in circles, ﬁgure eights, and other maneuvers in front of the object until the horse settles.

Mutual Trust Having confidence out on the trail in any situation requires a mutual trust between horse and rider. “My previous horse could whirl and twirl at a moment’s notice, and although I loved her dearly for her persistent desire to blast down the trail, she was becoming a chore to ride,” says Brooks. She now owns a 15-year-old Morgan mare, named Penncrest Mira S. or “Penny,” who she finds to be the most cooperative horse she has ever ridden. “The fear was more with me,” says Brooks who turned 71 this year. For some riders the best decision is to move on to a horse that they feel most comfortable with rather than risk safety in an effort to overcome fear. Now, Brooks enjoys a “perfect” ride with her mare about five days of the week. “It’s all about teamwork. I have exhibited to [my horse] that

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I will do everything I can to keep her comfortable – tack, feed, farrier; I keep her in condition and offer water and grass often, etc. Her job is to take us down the trail,” says Brooks. Building that trust may take time, but once a rider has earned it, there are miles of trail to enjoy and excitement at every turn. “You have to make sure the partnership is there. The partnership should be 51/49. Basically, you’re the president and the horse, being 49, is the vice president. That’s a really close partnership,” explains Burrelli. “The reason why the rider has a few more points is because, ultimately, the rider has to be the leader.” Burrelli goes on to explain the three key elements to developing a relationship with your horse: love, language, and leadership. “Without those three, you can never build a relationship,” says Burrelli. A rider must ﬁrst and foremost love her horse; this is something that the horse will sense and is also what motivates a rider to train her horse from the inside out. “You have to be able to communicate,” adds Burrelli, for the importance of any horse-and-rider relationship. Lastly, “leadership” should follow. When the horse knows it is cared for and understands what is being communicated, he will trust his rider to be the leader. “When people aren’t leaders, the horse is taking them for a ride,” says Burrelli. No matter how many years a rider has been using “LLL” with her horse, she must always be prepared for anything, as a horse can resort to instinct at any moment. This is why wearing a helmet and carrying a cell phone on your person is always a must. Still, Burrelli says, “They can’t trust you 100%, and you can’t trust them 100%, but you still shoot for it. That’s a goal you are always trying

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In the end, enjoying a bond with a horse is one of the top reasons riders continue to set out on the trail. It may even be the reason riders spend hours training and working with their mounts to build that relationship further. When asked if the relationship with her horse makes trail riding fulﬁlling, Brooks answers, “At my age, yes…due completely to my relationship with this horse.” “What makes trail riding a fulﬁlling adventure is indeed the relationship I have with my horse. It’s a relationship that is constantly growing and changing and never becomes routine,” says Abbott. Foedisch has a similar viewpoint, “I think horses give us the respect we earn. If we work hard to communicate with them and take care of them, they give us what we ask for when we ride, and we become partners. It’s much easier for partners to safely work together and have fun, which in the end, is what I think trail riding is all about.” ■

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How Fast Can Your Horse Go? While everyone wants blazing fast circles, not every horse can perform at high speeds. How fast you go depends on your horse. Some will fall out of lead at high speeds or become insecure or uncomfortable. They may get strong and/or not steer well, pushing to the outside of the circle, or feel tight and stiff. If this happens, tone it down a notch. When you ﬁnd a speed at which your horse is generally comfortable, perform periodic checks to make sure that the steering and speed control are in place. If you feel your horse push against your outside leg, softly pull him into the ground, and spin him to the inside of the circle to ensure that he gets off your hand and outside leg. Then lope off again. Keep the exercise quiet, but repeat as many times as is necessary until your horse stays straight between the reins and on the circle.

Sometimes Right, Sometimes Wrong Some horses are somewhat inconsistent: they may often do as I ask, but sometimes may not be dependable. I want to make sure things go as right as possible in the show pen, so I’ll work on the horse’s shortcomings at home and at the show. For instance, a horse may sometimes lean on the circle. I address this preventively at the show and at home. I may proactively address this before I get to the middle. Whether or not he’s leaning, I may stop and spin him to the inside of the circle to reinforce the fact that he’s to stay off my outside rein and hand. I tend to worry less if a horse is trying to go to the inside of the circle. It’s somewhat understandable for a horse to do this.

After all, he knows that lots of things happen in the middle of the pen. He may stop, or change speeds and circle size, or change leads and go the other way. He’ll tend to mentally anticipate that something will happen. In these corrections, too, I keep things very quiet. I don’t want the horse to worry about the middle of the arena and what might happen there.

Preventing Problems in the Center You can prevent a lot of problems in the center of the pen by using some simple strategies. First, as you come through center (particularly if you will make a lead change), position your horse so that he’s straight. Your circle will actually be a “D” shape, with the straight side of the “D” through the middle of the pen. Think about what you’re doing with your reins. People often “drag” their horse to keep him on the circle. If, for example, you want to go left, but the horse is trying to go right, you might pull your reins to the left to try to steer. That won’t work; you’ll pull your horse’s head to the outside of the circle and his shoulders will “dump” into the center. It’ll be extremely difﬁcult to get him to change leads. A better solution is to raise your arm (from elbow to wrist) straight above the saddle horn (think about moving your arm toward your chest). You’ll keep control of your horse’s shoulders and, with your legs, be able to direct his body more effectively.

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Giving Up Points in Your Circles You lose points if: • your steering isn’t solid: your circles don’t have a consistent shape • your circle sizes vary: one large fast circle may be a different size than the others, for example • you have to obviously steer to keep your horse in the circle • you have to work to control speed and speed transitions • your horse pins his ears, wrings his tail, or shows other signs of resistance

walk-in pattern, I stop before center, so that I can walk to the center. I hum slightly as I ask my horse to stop in the center (a last-minute check that the horse is thinking about the cue I’ll use for the small slow circle). I put my hand up slightly, apply my outside leg, push the hip over for two or three steps, cluck under my breath, and lope off in a nice smooth rhythm. I won’t start building speed on a large, fast circle until the horse has completed about a quarter of the circle; people often start running from the moment they lope off. This can make a horse worried and nervous, particularly about the middle of the pen. He’ll be less likely to stand quiet and relaxed and may push against your leg and lope off on the wrong lead. In run-in patterns, I try to set the stage for the lope-off that will follow my stop (or series of stops). I want to end up a little to the right of the center of the arena for two reasons: 1) I’ll be able, after my spins, to walk a couple of steps and then lope off (just as I would do in a walk-in pattern), and 2) most competitors will probably run straight up the center of the pen, so the ground won’t be as fresh in that area as it will be a little off to the side. If, despite my best efforts, my horse is a little nervous in the middle and won’t stand still prior to his lead departures, I don’t press the issue. I promptly step off into the lope and try to encourage relaxation for the remainder of the pattern. I may make a mental note to do some paid warmups, in which we’ll just stand in the middle of the pen and practice relaxation there. But, I won’t school in this show setting; instead, I’ll focus on keeping the entire pattern soft and relaxed.

Putting It All Together Show-ring success is, in many ways, all about going to enough shows that you begin to “read” your horse and get a sense of how he will perform in a speciﬁc situation on a certain day. But, you’ll have more success sooner if you think ahead in your pattern, focusing on what will happen next and trying to ensure that your horse is prepared, positioned, and focused. If something goes wrong, put it behind you and continue to think about the next part of the pattern. Know that every horse has strengths and weaknesses, and in all maneuvers, show your horse so as to emphasize his strengths and minimize his weaknesses. Jeremy Gates is best known for his win with Peptos I Brow at the 2008 NRHA Novice Open World Show and as a member of the 2010 World Equestrian Games team. In addition to Pepto, he is having considerable success with He Willie Whiza Star. Their accomplishments include the Open Championship at the 2011 Itsa Bingo Greyhound Derby, placing in the ﬁnals at the 2009 All American Quarter Horse Congress Futurity and taking the 2010 NERHA Open Reserve Championship. Peptos I Brow stands at Stony Ford Ranch in Campbell Hall, NY, where Gates operates a training and coaching program. ■

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boot’s patented Orthopedic Wedge™ supports joint structures, accelerating the recovery period of horses returning to work after previous injury. One of the most common causes of performancerelated unsoundness is hyperextension. Unlike wraps and traditional boots that offer horizontal compression, Iconoclast Equine Support Boots are designed to accommodate the vertical structures within the equine leg, thereby greatly reducing the risk of flexion injury. In addition, there is no risk of bowing a tendon with these boots. “I can say confidently that 99% of veterinarians who have looked at this boot find that the design supports the sesamoidal region,” remarks Heid. “They either prescribe it, sell it or use it themselves.” Having undergone rigorous approval processes, Iconoclast Support Boots are now authorized for use on racetracks on both the East Coast and West Coast. Across the disciplines, customer satisfaction attests to the efficacy and ease of Iconoclast Support Boots. Iconoclast sport boots start at $80. Iconoclast Equine Support Boots are available directly online at www.westernlegacysales.com or at participating tack shops and catalog outlets nationwide. For more information, contact Ward Heid at 972-741-3513.

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By Karen E. Baril

Trailer Safety Checklist We rely on our rig to get us there safely. Follow these tips to keep your horses safe this season and next.

hether your horse is a Grand Prix competitor or your best trail buddy, you want to keep him safe and comfortable. Trailer maintenance is a big part of that, but it’s also one of those things that gets pushed aside in favor of more pressing chores. Let’s face it, we get busy and before we know it, another month or two has slipped by without checking so much as the tire pressure. But, neglecting trailer maintenance puts you, your horse, and other drivers at risk of serious injury. A few simple preventive steps go a long way to ensuring your horse’s safety and prolonging the life of your trailer. We’ve prepared the following checklists to help keep you and your horse safe this season and next. When in doubt, consult a mechanic who is familiar with hauling livestock and the repair recommendations of your trailer manufacturer. We’ve included a trailer maintenance checklist, tips for winter storage, and a listing of items you’ll want to bring with you whenever you travel. Continued on page 76

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Annemarie Bryce enjoys a rider on her Rocky Mountain Horse at Mammoth Cave National Park. Gaited horses make excellent trail horses due to their comfortable gaits and easygoing nature.

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Gaited horse aficionados play up the “smooth ride” angle – and for good reason. Comfortable gaits are what many riders flock toward. Whether your interest is showing, trail riding or pleasure riding, gaited horses can do it all. Gaited horses appeal to riders coming from a variety of angles, explains trainer and instructor Susan Brown. Her “Ride with Pleasure” program aims to help riders get the most out of trail and pleasure riding with their gaited horses. Based at Rarity Bay Equestrian Center outside of Knoxville, Tennessee, Brown seeks to help riders find joy with their horses. Brown’s teaching and training business includes English, western, natural horsemanship techniques and trail riding. She welcomes all breeds and has worked with nearly every gaited breed, in addition to a wide variety of non-gaited breeds. Riding gaited horses has much to offer to riders who log many hours on the trail. If trail riding is your interest, being able to ride

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They have paid particular attention in selecting their breeding stock, both stallions and mares, and take real pride in their results. Every horse currently for sale at Rebel Ridge was born there and imprinted at birth. Continued hands-on attention, coupled with the famous Rocky willingness to please, makes for something special for those who wish to enjoy a beautiful, solid color horse of medium size with an easy-going lateral four-beat gait. Rebel Ridge is home to the only twin ﬁllies in the breed, and Belle and Starr are full sisters of three International Grand Champions. These chocolate four year olds are certiﬁed to breed and ready to go on the trail, or they would make an awesome and truly unique driving pair. The two chocolate colts, a weanling and yearling, are both breeding quality. Each of the three geldings, a six-year-old chocolate, a three-year-old chestnut, and a three-year-old black, have great head-turning appearance and the expected disposition and gait. See their horses at rebelridgefarm.com or contact them at rhatcher2@gmail.com. At the end of the ride you’ll be glad you’re on a Rocky.

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A three-day-old Rocky Mountain ﬁlly, “Rebel Ridge Lora Lee,” shows off her natural gait the ﬁrst time out of the birthing stall.

without posting gives you the opportunity for long rides in comfort. Rocky Mountain Horses, for example, excel as trail horses. In fact, this breed ranks quite high in endurance competitions behind Arabians, despite the fact that the breed is comprised of less than 20,000 horses. “It’s nice to lose the trot if you’re interested in riding for long periods of time,” explains Brown. “Endurance riders often experience physical problems due to riding for extended periods at the trot, such as knee and hip pain.” These horses aren’t just for the die-hards, however. “Older riders or new riders will appreciate that with gaited horses, they don’t have to be very athletic in their riding,” says Brown. “It’s a nice niche for people to enjoy riding without worrying about hurting themselves.” Trainer and instructor Gina Gardner of Creswell, Oregon, agrees. “Many riders who come to gaited horses are getting older.” She explains that these riders are drawn to the outstanding disposition and smooth ride gaited horses are known for. A safe, sane ride that is also easy on the back and joints has a huge allure. Gardner also notes that she works with riders who come from a sport horse background, such as dressage and event riders, who also have a gaited horse in their barn for themselves and their husbands to enjoy. Gardner holds judges’ cards with the Independent Judges Association, United Mountain Horse and Missouri Fox Trotter. She has attained multiple World All Around Versatility titles with her Missouri Fox Trotters. Gardner travels around the country giving gaited horse clinics. It’s not just the easy gaits that riders appreciate; the easygoing nature common to gaited horses makes them a fun and safe partner. “All the gaited breeds have nice personality,” remarks Brown. “They’re people horses – they’re very enjoyable to be with, easy to handle.”

Questions to Ask Yourself “Choosing a gaited breed is really personal preference,” remarks Brown. She recommends looking into all the breeds to understand what the breed is like and what the differences between the breeds are. “Some breeds run smaller, like the Peruvians, Paso Finos and Icelandics, so a smaller person might 84, Equine Journal, October 2011

want to look there,” says Brown. “Some people might enjoy something flashy, like the Tennessee Walking Horse.” The first place to start is with doing your homework. Gardner recommends educating yourself on the strong and weak points of each breed. Next, you need to take it a step further. “If you are new to the gaited world,” says Gardner, “you should try each breed, as each one is different.” While you are getting an idea of the breeds out there, familiarize yourself with the various breeds’ gaits. “Some breeds feel different based on what gait they are doing. For example, the Tennessee Walking Horse is smooth, but it has more forward and back motion. The horses that rack feel like there’s more energy in the horse’s movement, and some people like that,” says Brown. Gardner goes on to note that different riders enjoy different styles of gait. Start by thinking about what you plan to do with your horse. “Close your eyes and look into your heart to see what you picture yourself doing,” suggests Brown. “Some people are more competitive and love to win. Some people just want to relax with friends around a campfire at night.” Gardner and Brown both point out that each horse is an individual. Once you’ve narrowed your search, be sure you click with the horse you’ve chosen.

Getting the Big Picture I caught up with Dr. Ron Hatcher, breeder of Rocky Mountain Horses at Rebel Ridge Farm in Bowling Green, Kentucky, and President of the Rocky Mountain Horse Association, while he was observing the warmup ring for the Rocky Mountain Horses’ Kentucky State Championship. His best advice for getting an idea of which gaited breed best suits you is to watch a competition showcasing all gaited breeds. Look around at shows such as the Virginia Gaited Jubilee and Equine Versatility Event in Virginia, the Evergreen Gaited Horse Classic in the Pacific Northwest, the Gaited Gala Horse Show in Texas, the NGHC Annual Classic AllGaited Breed Horse Show in Nevada, the Florida State Fair All Breed Gaited Horse Show or the North American Pleasure Gaited Horse Championships in Missouri. These events offer a variety of classes such as competitive trail, stadium trail, gaited dressage, saddle seat, driving, reining, halter, English and western pleasure and equitation. Seeing a multitude of breeds performing various disciplines is a great way to get an overview of the characteristics and strengths each breed exemplifies. Use this insight to help decide which breed is most likely the best fit for you. Hatcher notes that the show circuit is a great marketing tool for his gaited breed of choice, the Rocky Mountain Horse, where the breed can demonstrate both its versatility and generous disposition. Your own local and regional gaited horse community may also play a big role in your search. Gardner recommends looking at the venues within your area, as opportunities may vary by geographical region. “For example, Missouri has many Missouri Fox Trotters and there are many Tennessee Walkers in Tennessee,” says Gardner. “Look at the shows, clubs, trainers and breeders in your area.” Local stables are also a good place to look around and see where you fit in. “I usually tell people to look at barns around you first. Look first at where you might board to see what discipline the people you like are doing,” says Brown. “Then you can join in the same discipline and you have people to show and trail ride with,

FEATURE so you have people to share the same interest with.” Brown notes that she often recommends that people board their horses, which can provide a built-in community of riding companions.

Naturally Gaited? The term “naturally gaited” pops up in nearly every gaited horse sales advertisement. Gardner explains that the question you should really be asking yourself is “What gait is the horse naturally doing?” “When someone says ‘naturally gaited,’ it doesn’t mean that the horse is doing the gait that the breed is known for,” explains Gardner. “For example, just because a horse is a Missouri Fox Trotter doesn’t mean it’s going to naturally fox trot. Just because it is a Walker doesn’t mean it’s going to naturally runwalk.” So how important is that to a buyer? Not as important as you might think. If your interest is in trail riding, Gardner notes that the most critical aspect is to choose a horse whose gaits are comfortable to you. “Just because the horse isn’t doing the gait that breed is known for doesn’t mean it’s a bad horse. It just means it’s not going to make it in the show ring.” She does note, however, that you should look for a horse that is naturally trained, meaning using humane methods.

Enjoy the Ride “It’s a joy riding a gaited horse. It’s a joy to watch,” says Hatcher. “It’s an appreciation of nature’s gift. A thousand years ago, royalty and clergy rode mules, because all they had otherwise were draft horses. We’ve come a long way! As far as riding fun goes, for me a gaited horse is at the top of the pecking order.” ■

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By Audrey Humphrey The Icelandic stallion Klerkur frá Votmúla 1 in tolt.

The Unstoppable Icelandic Horse

n 1864, Jules Verne wrote, “I begin to think no animal is more intelligent than an Icelandic Horse. Snow, tempest, impractible roads, rocks, icebergs – nothing stops him. He is brave, he is sober, he is safe, he never makes a false step, never glides or slips from his path.” “This is the ultimate summary of the breed,” says Anna Rock, of Rock Ranch, a full-service, family-run farm specializing in Icelandic and Gypsy horses out of Butte Valley, California. “I have never known such a friendly and personable breed of horse,” she says. “They have a tendency to become very attached to their ‘people.’” Icelandic horses have gained a

reputation for their unique gaits, fascinating history, and timeless hardiness. Read on for a closer look at a small horse that is becoming a big deal in the United States.

Origins In the ninth century, the Icelandic horse was brought to Iceland by the Viking settlers. As a prophetic gift to the generations to come, Viking Chieftains put a ban on the importation of horses into Iceland over 1,000 years ago, which is still upheld. “Early on, Icelandic horses were valued as strong, obedient work horses and as surefooted riding horses,”

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Anna. “I know it sounds small. But, trust me, the minute you get on an Icelandic horse, you feel like you are on top of the world. The sheer strength of the Icelandic horse is found not only in its excellent bone density, but also the size of the joints, both of which are far greater than the average horse. Icelandic horses can carry almost 1/3 of their body weight on their backs, while other horse breeds can only carry 1/7. This is a powerful and proud companion that will go the distance with you time and time again.” To insure proper growth, both mentally and physically, the training of an Icelandic horse does not start until its fourth year. “If you have a foal, that means a pretty long wait,” Anna admits. “But trust me, it is well worth it.” Though they are slower to mature than other breeds, Icelandic horses can be worked well into their 30s. “Such longevity makes up for all the waiting in the beginning,” says Anna, who adds that the oldest known Icelandic mare listed in the Guinness Book of World Records was 57 years old when she died. Anna explains the practices of horse keeping in Iceland. “For the ﬁrst four years, Icelandic horses are allowed to roam free in the pastures and learn how to be a horse in a herd,” she says. “When they are brought in for training, Icelandic horses start their journey toward becoming good riding horses (‘gaedingar’ in Icelandic). Icelandics are considered very intelligent, easy to train and quite adaptable. Many attribute this ease in training to the fact that Icelandic horses are released to the wild pasturelands every fall, thus keeping the breed more alive and intelligent.” Icelandic horses are also “far more efﬁcient on feed, with fewer issues of body and mind,” says Anna. “They are easy to keep and truly capable of living in every type of environment. They are hardy, and survival is vital to this breed.” Cerice states, that another alluring trait, Icelandic horses come in a vast array of colors and markings. There are somewhere around 40 different coat colors and 250 marking variations, including pinto,” she says. The only color that does not exist in the breed is appaloosa. There are over 100 names for these various colors and patterns in the Icelandic language. In Iceland, characteristics may differ slightly between different breeders, some choosing to focus on colors, others on the hardiness of the breed, and still others dependent upon the horses for intense service work.

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“Dolphins of the Earth” – Gaits That Astound

Cerice and Knutur Berndsen, owners of Pangaea Equestrian Services in Stanfordville, New York, are experts on the breed. “My husband [Knutur] is an Icelandic horse trainer from Iceland,” explains Cerice, who owned all different breeds of horses throughout her life, ﬁrst riding an Icelandic horse only after her wedding. Today, the couple trains, teaches, and selectively imports/breeds Icelandic horses, utilizing the principles of natural horsemanship, classical dressage, and Icelandic training methods. “They have great minds, and love to experience different things,” says Cerice of the breed. “They have been successful in jumping, dressage, cross-country, endurance riding, combined driving events, and competitive trail. They steal your heart – once you own one, you are hooked.” The Icelandic horse’s conformation, training and various uses throughout the centuries have contributed to its enormous strength and endurance. “The Icelandic horse is usually between 13 and 15 hands at the withers and about 850 pounds,” says

“Walk - Trot - Tölt - Canter - Flying Pace,” says Anna. “These are the Icelandic breed gaits, and while the walk is the same slow four-beat gait in which there are always at least two feet on the ground.” Anna describes the Icelandic horse’s walk as “extremely correct with great ground-covering movement.” She continues, “In Icelandic, the word for walk is ‘Fet.’ The trot, or ‘Brokk,’ is a two-beat diagonal gait (diagonal pairs of legs move together) which has a moment of suspension in which there are no legs on the ground.” One, if not the most, unique feature of any Icelandic horse is the fact that it is naturally five-gaited, though not all individuals possess the fifth gait – the flying pace. Probably the most famous gait, one that most people would recognize, is the Tölt, which is a four-beat gait with the same footfall as the walk. It is similar to a running walk or rack, and is ridden in a variety of speeds from just above a walk to the speed of a canter or gallop. The Tölt is extremely smooth to ride because there are always one or two feet on the ground at all times, with

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FEATURE no moment of suspension. In its most ideal form, the horse has self-carriage and little to no rein contact, with high lift and a good range of speed.” Anna says that the Tölt can be likened to the rack of a Tennessee Walking Horse, or the Corto of the Paso Fino. The next gait is the canter/gallop – a three-beat gait with a moment of suspension. Anna explains, “The Icelanders count the canter and gallop as a single gait when they score a horse for an evaluation. In Icelandic, this gait is called a Stokk. Last but not least, the Flying Pace is a two-beat lateral gait in which the pairs of legs on the same side move together, and there is a clear moment of suspension.” Cerice adds, “This is a racing gait, and the faster the better. It is ridden in a short burst in a straight line. Not all Icelandic’s possess the flying pace, and if it doesn’t come easy to the horse, we don’t force it.“ In the flying pace, horses can reach 30 mph. Anna says, “The hooves on the same side touch the ground together. This gait can equal the speed of a full gallop, which is why it is used in Iceland for racing. This gait is moving...it takes your breath away and gives you the utmost feeling of wonder.” Cerice notes, “It is important to remember that these two gaits, the Tölt and Pace, are naturally occurring in this breed. Foals can be seen tölting and pacing out in the fields alongside their mothers. It is the job of the trainer to teach these horses cues to provide the specific gaits, and to help supple and collect them to improve the balance of the horse under saddle and improve the clarity of the gaits.”

Finding an Icelandic Horse Near You According to the United States Icelandic Horse Congress (USIHC), there are 4,335 registered Icelandic horses in the U.S. “There are, unfortunately, a lot that aren’t registered,” says Cerice, “so we can’t say for sure how many there are. In Europe, there are hundreds of thousands of Icelandic horses. In Germany and Denmark they are one of the most popular horse breeds, in close competition with the American Quarter horse. As more people learn about the Icelandic horse each year, its popularity grows.” Luckily for Icelandic lovers here, there are a fair number of breeders and trainers spread throughout the United States who work hard to promote the breed as best they can. For more information on Icelandic horses, several breed organizations exist for browsing: • International Federation of Icelandic Horse Associations (http://feif.org/) • Studbook of origin of the Icelandic Horse (http://www. worldfengur.com) • Canadian Icelandic Horse Federation (http://www.cihf.ca) • The Icelandic Horse Society of Great Britain (http://ihsgb. co.uk/) • United States Icelandic Horse Congress (http://www. icelandics.org) For quality Icelandic horses, training, breeding, and information, visit Rock Ranch at www.rockranchonline. healdsburg.net/, where you can contact Anna Rock with any questions. You may also contact Cerice and Knutur Berndsen by visiting http://www.PangaeaEquestrian.com. And, from the Rock Ranch Family, “Happy Tölting!”■

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the leg and not by pulling on the reins, proceed onto a 10-meter circle. Reassess how the horse now feels through its middle. Hopefully, this has produced a better response to the request of bend/ yielding from the rider’s leg. A: In answering the question posed, I Now, on the same 10-meter circle would like to take a moment to explore (ridden at walk and trot), try to ride the the statement “really bend in corners.” shoulders slightly into a smaller circle. Many riders probably function under the This should not produce three or four belief the horse is bent into the corner. tracks, but merely shift the track of the This would lead a rider to push the horse forelegs slightly inside of the track of the into the space of the turn away from the hind legs. When ridden properly, this inside leg and through the outside leg, produces a slight shoulder-fore position. when, in fact, the corner is no different Then, attempt to ride the shoulders onto a from any movement-requiring bend from slightly larger circle. Do all of this while a ridden standpoint. the hindquarters continue to track on the Having clariﬁed this, let’s look more original 10-meter circle. closely at exercises to provoke bend Once the two previous exercises can in the horse and how to ride a corner be ridden successfully, consider riding a correctly. corner. How far “into” one rides a corner The best place to start is determining is determined by the suppleness of the if you have control over the shoulders horse. Everyone has heard “ride into the and hindquarters of the horse. I have to corner.” This statement often produces the assume the horse referred to is at a lower misunderstanding of pointing the horse level given the nature of the question. into the corner only to have the horse in So, with a lower level horse, at the walk, essence “bounce” off the rail and come start with turns on the forehand and move through the corner out of balance. The the hindquarters, and then switch up to horse is no longer on the aids and is counter-bent turns on the haunches. In ill prepared to produce any movement a counter-bent turn on the haunches, or transition from this type of corner. the horse would be bent away from the Instead, ride the corner only as deeply direction the shoulders travel (i.e. bent as the horse can bend around the inside left and shoulders moving right). After leg. If the test has no ﬁgures smaller than doing this in both directions, being 20 meters, one would expect a more careful to insist the horse move from shallowly ridden corner and vice Standing at versa. CADO FARM Private treaty to Now that approved mares, exercises have Andalusian and other been successfully Demonstrated aptitude ridden to in dressage produce a greater Superb gentle suppleness, temperament consider the Outstanding Work Ethic balance of your Excellent gaits horse. Horses Proven sire tend to drop PRE Andalusian one shoulder Stallion, Approved. preferentially. So, Marion Miller (Regidor RW x Encarada II). if your horse tends 619 N Gulf Road | Belchertown, MA | 413.256.3082 1994, rose grey, 15.3 hands.

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to fall into his left shoulder per se, try riding the corners with the idea of riding the shoulders through the corner onto the smaller or larger track as in the 10meter circle exercise. Also, experiment with riding the shoulders into the corner on one track and riding out of the corner with the shoulders on another (i.e. into on the larger/outside track and out on the smaller/inside track). Only ride this exercise at a pace/gait at which you are quick enough to catch the balance of the horse in the turn. You will also want to think of the turn in terms of the half halt. As you approach the turn, be sure to half halt and produce a “down shift.” As you exit the turn and the balance is correct, you can think of the “out” of the corner as an “up shift.” If you wish to challenge your corner efforts, you can experiment with placing a cone at a 45-degree angle to the corner; you will have to ride around the cone to get through the corner. Start with the cone further away. As your skills and horse’s suppleness improve, move the cone closer to the corner. This will help you and your horse think about the corner more from a standpoint of turning around something to the inside versus riding the barrier of the arena fence on the outside. Once you master a wellridden corner, movements ridden out of the corner should become more balanced and “easier” to ride. Lisa Hyslop and her husband, Beck Hyslop, own Oak Hammock Farm, Inc., a ﬁve-acre training facility. An accomplished competitor in National and FEI Levels and Freestyles, her successes include USDF Regional Champions and Reserve Regional Champions, USDF Bronze and Silver Medals and Bars, USDF National and Reserve National Champions in Horse of the Year, as well as breed division awards. Hyslop also holds a USEF “R” Dressage Judge license.

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Q: My horse is getting older. Can you give me a few tips and exercises to help keep him sound, ﬁt, comfortable, and competitive? A: Throughout history there have been horses in their late teens and even early twenties that have successfully competed in world-class events and show jumping Grand Prix. In fact, last summer I rode the gray Hanoverian Ikarus, owned by Liliane Stransky and Stransky’s Mission Farm, to the historical Silver Medal for El Salvador during the 2010 Central American and Caribbean Games in Puerto Rico. Since then, the 17-year-old jumper has been seen consistently in the

Diego Muyshondt pilots Stransky’s Mission Farm’s Ikarus over an oxer during CAC Games.

winner’s circle in the Junior Jumpers with 15-year-old, Daniela Stransky. In my own experience, the fundamental ingredient in a horse’s training to help keep it sound at any age is to practice correct, consistent ﬂatwork. This will gradually develop and maintain muscles and prevent injuries. A key component in any program is to manage your horse’s show schedule productively so that you don’t over jump your older horse by showing every single week. Pick and choose the competitions so that your horse is able to stay comfortable and competitive for the long term. I strongly recommend consulting with your veterinarian to discuss bodywork, and select supplements and the best diet for your horse. Flatwork can often be overlooked,

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a dynamic propulsion off the ground. This will also improve his technique and develop a good bascule. When doing this gymnastic exercise, make gradual progressions in height and width. Be sure to use safety cups for the oxer and always use ground lines on both the cross rail and the oxer. It is very important to keep it simple, and to be a good judge of your horse’s ability. Know when to stop so you don’t lose the horse’s conﬁdence. One last note: it is a good practice to use ice on your horse’s legs, as well as a poultice, after a day of hard work or jumping. Like any athlete, they need proper care to maintain their competitive level and be comfortable in their performance. Diego Muyshondt was ranked in the TOP 50 Riding Instructors in the USA in 2009 by the American Riding Instructors Association. Certiﬁed by ARIA and the FEI as an instructor, Muyshondt is a leading competitor and trainer who runs the Florida-based DM Show Jumping/Saturnia Stables where he offers instruction in equitation, dressage, and jumping to riders of all ages and levels. www.classicaltraining.com. ■

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So, as a matter of smarts and courtesy, always disconnect a crosstie before another equine passes, even if it is a pony. One hand on the halter and the other on the shoulder can support the horse in position. Maintain good habits. Make it easy for the horse to do the right thing. Rule 4. Move. In essentially every instance, on every aisle, the horse standing should be moved aside and relaxed before the other passes. There may be plenty of room. But, give the horse all the room you can. Be smart. Better safe than sorry. You can’t always anticipate when a horse will spook. So be prepared. Leaving as much room as possible is wise. Rule 5. Manage. Keep your stuff on the aisle organized. Nothing should be strewn. You don’t want it to get stepped on. That would be a really easy way to have the whole scene explode instantly into a horror show, complete with carnage.

To avoid injuries, breakaways should be at the halter, not at the wall. Cable ties and yarn, as seen here, are good options.

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Everyday accidents wait to happen. Etiquette is a matter of safety. Inherent to good manners is connecting. Be aware of standard practices and be disciplined about following them. Doing so will make things easier for you and will instill confidence in your horse. If a horse spooks and slips on the floor, it is not setting him up to relax and focus under saddle. What happens in the barn really does establish your horse’s worldview. It pays to be proactive. This article will address good barn aisle habits. If everyone abides by them, lots of accidents and injuries can be avoided. Averting mishaps promotes soundness and success. Here are some rules to live by. Rule 1. Breakaways need to be at the halter. Even old baling twine rarely breaks when it should. Moreover, if the intended breakaway is at the wall and it lets go, watch out! Everyone will get hit in the head. The horse will learn he is unsafe. If you put a cable tie on the halter, when the horse sits back, the one side will let go. Then, the horse will stop and the tie will drop. Breakaways of cable ties or yarn on the halter are safest. For yarn, I fold three strands in half, loop it through the halter and tie three knots. That will hold if he throws his head, but break when needed. If a horse starts to sit back on the ties, stand back. Horses have a fight or flight nervous system. Once they snap into panic, there is no rationalizing. You can speak quietly, but get out of the way. Know you have the breakaway in place and the situation will run its course with minimal impact. Rule 2. Wait. When passing by a horse on the ties, whether you are leading a horse or not, make sure the person and horse know you are there and wanting to pass. Be certain the horse sees you. If you are with a horse, wait for the other handler and horse to prepare and signal you to pass. Never pass until the horses are relaxed. Rule 3. Undo. Under no circumstances should an equine pass under a crosstie. It can be disastrous if the passerby throws his head up. Horses are prone to running backward when surprised. If the horse clips the connected crosstie, it will quickly snowball into a number of injuries.

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Good grooming is listening. Teach your horse to relax to stand still on the ties. Then he can very clearly tell you when something is sore.

Saddles should rest on racks or their pommels. Be tidy and orderly. Keep equipment out of the way. Rule 6. Stand still. Teaching your horse not to dance on the ties is not just a matter of convenience. It sets the tone for a horse to be quiet inside, so he can relax to focus and be a willing partner. Moreover, when a horse understands what is expected of him, he can develop the conﬁdence that will allow him to have a big heart to win.

Teaching a horse to stand still is a matter of timing. You want to intercept the thought about moving. If you correct the motion, he has already thought of several things since the inclination. A well-timed hiss or growl does wonders. As the horse moves his ear to focus on something else, or shifts his weight before moving, just take his attention back with a quick, visceral sound. You’ll be amazed. Think about the horse more than yourself. If you get in three prompt, quick and consistent corrections in a row, then you’ve established an understanding. Often horses move a lot on the ties because no one ever asked them to stand still before. They don’t understand. Be consistent and clear in your corrections, not emotional. Once the horse realizes they should just stand, he can stop seeking. Then, the horse can settle in and enjoy grooming. If the horse does move while grooming, pay mind. Grooming should be a time of listening. If the horse is telling you something hurts, it is a lot easier to deal with a muscle knot, some heat or swelling, rather than vet bills. So, take his messages to heart. Massage, soaking, poultice, or a cold hose can stake out a much more affordable track. Ignore signs and illness or injuries may follow. Listening while grooming is an opportunity to troubleshoot symptoms before they advance to become big problems. Soundness starts with grooming well. Note changes, especially in legs and backs. Address small issues so they won’t get exasperated. There is a difference between dancing on the ties and being sore. Most often,

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horses squirm because it has not been made clear they should stand. Vigorous currying is important for their health. It is not optional. If your horse is ticklish, start lightly. Get blood into the muscles first. Then, you can lean into it, and they’ll enjoy the currying more. Some horses dance because they can. The barn aisle is not a dance floor. So, just be fair and clear. Horses’ worldview is established on the ground. If you want to have the most fun, and maybe even win, good manners are essential. They are guidelines for listening, connecting and averting accidents. Follow these rules and you’ll help to establish a more fruitful relationship with your horse. With sound barn routines, the horse can be confident, which is pivotal to building big hearts that win. So, you’ll enjoy more success with your horse on every level. ■ If you notice something and don’t know the best way to respond, ask a knowledgeable horseman. A true horseman will appreciate your interest and be happy to help. They’ll never be annoyed if you have your horse’s best interest at heart. True horsemen care most about the animals. They’ll appreciate your attentiveness and efforts. So, ask.

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well-cared-for farm attracts more buyers than a property that needs a little fixing up. Potential buyers appreciate knowing that farm maintenance is still a top priority, even if you’re planning a big move. It’s true; fall cleanup can take a little bit of effort, but the work will pay off in the long-run. This month, we share some tips on fall cleanup for farm owners. Store outdoor furniture and items for the barn that won’t be used in the winter. If you have outdoor patio furniture, benches, and the like, clean and store them neatly in the garage or basement. When the snow flies, you want a clean path to the barn for snow clearing. Clean and repair gutters. Gutters ensure water is directed safely away from the foundations of your barn and home, but they can’t do their job if they’re full of gunk. After the leaves fall, clean gutters thoroughly to prevent clogs and ice dams. Ice damming can cause severe damage to roofs, foundations, and walls. As most gutter cleaning involves standing on tall ladders, be sure to follow safety guidelines and always have someone foot the ladder for you. Chimneys should be cleaned and inspected before using. Fireplaces are good selling points, but they must be cleaned and inspected yearly. Hire a certified chimney inspector to make sure your fireplace is ready to use. Have your furnace and heating system inspected as well. Caulking windows and doors to prevent drafts will save your heating dollars. Put away hoses and turn off exterior faucets. Although hoses make it a lot easier to fill those water buckets, once the cold weather hits, the water in the hoses will freeze. If water backs up into pipes, you run the risk of expansion. That could lead to burst pipes. If you plan to use heated water buckets for the horses, now is the time to dig them out of storage, inspect the

cords, and make sure they’re all in working order. Replace exterior light bulbs and those in the barn. You’ll want buyers to have good lighting. Most of them will be viewing your property either at dusk or after dark now that the days are shorter. Leave the barn lights on for showings. There’s nothing cozier than a fully-lit barn on a chilly night. Lubricate locks and stall latches. Winter can make things a little sticky. Make sure your stall latches open and close freely. Buyers will open those stall doors. Well-oiled hinges give the impression everything runs smoothly. Check electrical wiring for rodent damage. Mice and rats can do a number on wiring in both summer and winter. Enlist the help of a licensed electrician to make repairs and avoid the risk of fire. Test smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors. Have fire extinguishers inspected. Most smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors have test buttons. Remember that every barn should have a fire extinguisher within easy reach of the door. Trim shrubs and tree limbs from around the house and barn. Cut back any limbs that rub against the roof or walls. Not only can they scratch or damage the shingles, but they’ll hold moisture against the roof. Cut down trees or limbs that are in danger of falling on structures in severe winds. Many homeowner policies don’t cover damages caused by high winds, so check yours to be sure. Check the roofs on all structures for loose or missing shingles. Use a pair of binoculars and do a thorough visual inspection. Hire a handyman to tack down shingles or do it yourself, if you’re comfortable with heights. Be sure the ridge vent on the barn is clear of debris. This will help ensure your horses have adequate ventilation.

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23 Merrfield Rd., Chesterfield, NH (off o f G ulf R oad)

$425,000.00 Country Family home on 3 acres. Five bay garage with room for 3 stalls. Located on dirt road with access to riding trials. Beautiful 3 bedroom home, 2 1/2 baths, wood ﬂoors, cathedral ceilings, walk out ﬁnished basement. Outstanding views and established gardens. A must see!

FOR SALE BY OWNER. PLEASE CALL WILL RICHARDSON AT 603-381-8566 OR 603-256-6645.

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Magnificent turnkey horse facility on 17+ acres.

11 Year Old State of the Art Equestrian Center

Listed for $1,250,000 247 ACRES • Ashby Stock Farm situated on 247 acres of rolling hay ﬁelds and woodlands. • Ideally located on Rt. 119, Ashby MA attractively set back from the road. Generous parking, easy access and turnaround for trailers and other horse equipment. • Morton buildings complex and facility with 39 stalls (with window, automatic waterers, feeder and matts).

• Two indoor arenas attached to building one arena is 72’ by 240’ the second is round and 66’ by 66’. Dust control system. Good natural lighting. Windows open. • Three outdoor arenas. • Several out buildings, one for sawdust storage, hay purchase and storage. On site manure management available.

• Heated tack room with brass saddle holders, 2 heated viewing observation rooms.

• Fly system, Fire alarm system tied to central station.

• Interior common area has large ofﬁce, reception area, kitchen, extensive storage, horse wash stall area, laundry room, and 3 handicap bathrooms.

• 2 bedroom 1.5 bath apartment in renovated farmhouse, wood ﬂoors, storage, porch, garage also included in this lease 1 bedroom apt. & studio apt.

• Ample turn out areas.

For more details contact sandra@jandcmanagement.com www.jandcmanagement.com 118, Equine Journal, October 2011

agnificent turnkey horse facility on 17+ acres. Stone Ranch home boasts large rooms, hardwood floors throughout (except kitchen), large open foyer with slate floor and detailed moldings, Living room with stone/mercer tiled fireplace and large bay window, formal dining room with built ins., large kitchen open to family room. Freshly painted. Entertaining is made easy with the inground solar

heated pool, Large built in stone/mercer tile fireplace, oversized stamped concrete patio, pool house with full kitchen, bath and two bonus rooms. Horse Facility includes large 8 stall barn (potential for more), feed room, tack room with heat and a/c, bathroom with hot water heater, washer/dryer hookup and full hayloft. 2 outdoor riding rings~70x135 lighted indoor arena~outside washing facility~3 fenced pastures. This is a must see!

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MLS# 1018026.

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abulous Dutch Colonial home on 172 acres offers privacy and views of Cobbossee & Annabessacook Lakes & White Mountains. The surveyed acreage has trails to ride and drive horses on existing wooded roads that have been maintained equestrian activities for decades. Ample fields to design and construct stables and paddocks.

Contact Jean

The 4920 sq. ft home offers casual, elegant living w/ classic architectural details throughout. Grand entry w lavish wood work & staircase. Formal LR & DR, Den, & Billiards w frplcs. 4 BRs w/attached baths. Master w frplc, sitting area & dressing room. Porches on front & back. 2 car garage w 2BR guest suite overhead.

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Horse Training Facility 37 Acres 2 Half Mile Tracks MOTIVATED SELLER! $1,250,000

henomenal business opportunity for the wise entrepreneur exists at this Equestrian Training Facility in Southern New Jersey. This amazing facility on over 37 acres caters to Standardbred, Thoroughbred, and Pleasurebred horses and is convenient to Harrahâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Chester, Dover Downs, Pocono Downs Racetracks, and the Gloucester County Equestrian Dream Park. Amenities include 100 boarding stalls in two barns, and two separate Â˝ mile race tracks. The new stone dust track is considered the best training track in the NE, designed by a Meadowlands track expert. The other track is a Â˝ mile sand track. Additional horse training equipment includes an indoor 50 foot equine swimming pool, exerciser, round pen, and indoor walker. Th ere are 10-12 paddocks, 3 run in sheds, and multiple fenced pastures. Tremendous future business opportunities exist including the opportunity to develop a feed store, vitamin shop, eatery, and simulcast room. In addition, 8 acres of this property are NOT farmland preserved and buildable. Take your equestrian business to the next level.

5200 Rt. 42, Suite 11 Turnersville, NJ 08012

ConďŹ dential Sale Contact the Listing Agent Gregory Damone. Cell 856-313-8984 or OďŹ&#x192;ce 856 228-0500 Ext. 164.

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Hancock, NH • Charming 1880’s Farmhouse

MLS#4078398

$439,000

Beautiful Family Farm in Corinth, Maine!

This wonderful 5 bedroom home sits on 22+/- acres, with large eat-in kitchen, mudroom, ﬁreplace in sunny living room, and big barn for horses. The land boasts stone walls, open pasture, fruit trees, gardens, trails throughout property, with a fantastic setting.

Francestown, NH • Beautiful 1800’s Colonial This historic home has been totally renovated recently and sits on 16+ acres, with river frontage, open ﬁelds, with-in walking distance to the village. To add more charm there is a wonderful gourmet kitchen, 9 ﬁreplaces, screened porch and attached barn.

• 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath, great room with loft and cathedral ceiling • Heated in-ground pool (20’x40’) • 2 farm ponds • Paved 2-acre parking lot • Vinyl fencing • Heated commercial building (6,000 square feet)

• Potential for another 20 stalls (enclosed building with cement ﬂoor) • Located just 25 minutes from Bangor International Airport. • Hip roof barn with 6 pens and tie stalls, tack room, loading dock for grain storage 4,000 hay bale storage above.

110 acres of land, 85 acres of open pasture. The property has rock wall and maple tree property divisions. Absolutely stunning property – make an appointment today!

MLS#4056982

$449,000

THE MOLLERS, INC. 27 Main Street, Hancock, NH 03449 Phone: 603-525-4211 • Fax: 603-525-4213 oﬃce@themollers.com • www.themollers.com

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176 PUDDLEDOCK RD., CORINTH, MAINE 04427 ASKING $585,000 • CALL US AT 207-848-7027!

14 Amazing Acres

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Feast Your Eyes On This Beautiful 1 BR Apartment Home Located in Ashby, MA The renovated Milk House sits on 247 Acre Horse Facility best known as the Ashby Stock Farm. This fully applianced 1BR apartment home offers an open style concept featuring 1368 sq. ft. of living space. It offers a large living room and bath, built in A/C unit, washer/dryer hookups and carport parking. Hurry in to take advantage of our Great Offer...this won’t last long! Small dogs are welcome. For more details please contact Sandra@jandcmanagment.com www.jandcmanagement.com

247 ACRES

Maine Salt Water Farm For Sale

14 amazing acres, great visibility on the way to & from brimﬁeld, plenty of parking for clients & horse trailers, pristine pastures,enclosed paddocks w/lean-to stalls, electric fenced, cemented compost area, covered barn w/open air sides & 15 stalls+cement easy clean aisles,

steel-beamed enclosed barn would make a perfect indoor arena. farmhouse w/ farmer’s porch, high ceilings, huge country kitchen,wide plank pumpkin pine ﬂrs, currently used as 2fam, could be single family home! Call Now!

$349,999

GAIL MAHONEY • REALTY E’ELIA GROUP Remax Professional Associates 19 Staﬀord Street, Charlton, Ma 01507 Email: gail@realtydelia.com • Cell: 315-569-0234 • Fax: 508-784-0600

A Gentleman’s/Gentlewoman’s Mini Ranch

ompletely remodeled 4 season cape cottage home, 2 bedrooms, living/ dining area with picture windows and large glass doors with 1465 feet tidal salt water frontage and breathtaking expansive views. Wonderful old well kept barn & boxstalls, tack room, open front area for cross ties or vehicle storage. • 20+ acres ﬁelds and woods • modern galley type kitchen and new appliances • new FHA furnace • full bath and 1/2 bath downstairs • oﬃce area and spare bedroom or ? • cedar post rail fencing • outdoor riding arena (grassed over) • loft holds approx 300 bales of hay • abundant wildlife and natural beauty

Price reduced to

$695,000

For more information call owner at

207-522-4383

Gentleman’s/Gentlewoman’s Mini Ranch is the only description for this wonderful home. With too many extras to mention like the 4 stall + tack and feed room 35x40 barn with electric and water, the wired 16x16 workshop, 8x12 shed with pasture, fenced and setup

for horses...oh and did I mention 3 large bedrooms/2 beautiful baths, kitchen, dining, large living room with hardwood floors and updated throughout...and office/sitting room off the master? Simply wonderful with 2 covered porches. Call today to see this one of a kind beauty!

To see a virtual tour visit http://www.ﬂyinside.com/tour.php?id=48614

Asking $235,000 Cathy Hale, ABR, REALTOR

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Equine Properties

BANK ORDERED SALE

Esperance, NY 12066

518-875-6220 Phil King, Broker Gary Feinman, Consultant www.equineproperties.com Horse Farms are our only business. Servicing New York State.

NATIONALLY KNOWN SANCTUARY STABLES Located in Cazenovia, NY 13035 completed in 1999 for over $2,400,000. This property has the finest of everything. 34+/- fenced acres, heated 30 stall (with room for more) show barn, indoor arena, grooms Apt., viewing room, full bath, laundry area and offices. The list goes on and on. Paddocks, pastures, run-in sheds, 3 bay garage, workshop, outdoor arena, magnificent landscaping, 1½ acre stocked pond, blacktop driveways and an Apple Tree lined entrance. There is a managers 3 BR, 2 BA home. The owner’s Custom Log Home was featured in several national magazines. CURRENTLY OPERATING “SHOWPLACE” ONLY $796,300…E466

Horse Cents LOANS FOR: • Equestrian facilities • Farms and ranches • Bare land

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Karen Murphy at 800.880.1577,ext. ext. 8721 Call Call Karen Murphy at 800-562-2235 8119

PRISTINE FRYEBURG MAINE - MOUNTAIN V IEW PROPERTY

ntique barn, corn crib, and antique reproduction cape on one acre with sweeping views of the White Mountains. House has 3 bedrooms, two baths, great room, dining room and 3

season porch. Adjoining land available for sale or lease for equine possibilities. Resident high school students attend the renowned private Fryeburg Academy.

Fryeburg is home to the oldest agricultural fair in Maine, the famous Fryeburg Fair. Located on a rural country road ending at the Saco River. All this and only ﬁve miles from village center.

Private sale $249,000 • Inquire: ssoule@gmail.com • 207-935-3886

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Equine facility with two homes for sale. 19 acres, 30 stall barn, 80x200 indoor arena, 3 very large grass pastures, 5 large grass paddocks, 2 large outdoor riding rings. These properties are in move in condition.

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New Hampshire Office Linda Hampson Office: 603-532-6773 Email: lindahampson@comcast.net

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LAST LAUGH By Ange Dickson Finn

My Teacher, My Horse Note to my friends and readers: on this page we normally share the lighter side of having, and being had by, horses. It’s only fair to let you know that this month, the tone is serious. If you’re looking for something to brighten your day, pass by and join us again next time. On a Texas morning two months ago, I picked up a phone call from a friend whose husband was my first trainer. Sue doesn’t call often, so I was cheerful when I greeted her. I was guessing she might be calling about the recent win my half-Arab show horse, Crak-R-Jac, delivered for the young lady who’d borrowed him for Youth Nationals. Her husband had selected him for me and started us on our show career together. I wasn’t at all prepared for what I heard instead. “Ange, we heard a rumor that there’s been a fire at Fred’s barn. Do you know if Crak-R’s ok?” Stunned, I said I knew nothing about it. She urged me to call the barn. There’s no point trying to put into words what it’s like to hear horrible, tragic news. You’ve either walked that trail of tears and you already know, or else you can’t fully comprehend it. I hardly remember anything about the very short conversation with Matt at the barn, but here are the two sentences I won’t forget: “Some of the horses were saved.” “Crak-R didn’t make it.” Crak-R didn’t make it. My husband told me later that when he got the email from me with news of the fire and that last statement, for a moment he was bewildered. On some level he understood my message. But his first thought was that, for the past four years, the words “Crak-R didn’t make it” only meant that our handsome, 12-year-old palomino didn’t win a ribbon or make a cut. That was rare – and always my fault, never his. Four years was the span of joy I was allotted with Crak-R-Jac. He came to me not only a made horse, but a decorated horse; he’d already won an honor at the Regional level. I remember my daughter, the true horsewoman of the family, test-riding him for me and telling me to get up to Austin and try him out right away. I recall his breathtaking lope when I saw him for the first time, and the thrill when we debuted in our first show, even if I did take the wrong lead. I thought Crak-R was mine. I didn’t realize we had only been loaned to each other…that he had been assigned to teach me, not how to ride and show (which he did), but how to be a better human being. Because he was a fantastic horse, talented and willing and patient, as beautiful on the inside as on the outside, I understood quickly that I needed to step up and try to deserve what he was. And at 50, I started the slow process of trying to make myself into a person Crak-R would be proud to work with, since he was a horse I was proud to ride. 130, Equine Journal, October 2011

It wasn’t that he wouldn’t get disgusted and quit on me sometimes, or, slough off on a workday. It was that he always showed back up, gave me not just a second chance, but a thousand chances to get it right. Met me there when I did. Put his head down and went to work every time we rode into a show ring. He taught me more about work ethic than anyone I’ve ever shared an office with. Crak-R showed me affection and respect, without edginess or drama. Taught me to stand straight so I could ride tall, take responsibility for my own energy so he could be responsible for his, remain absolutely in the moment and focused so we could communicate. He led me in all these things; I didn’t know enough to command him in any way. Gradually, I learned about making him commit, not letting him turn in a second-best performance. And, I was finally coming closer to being the kind of rider he deserved. But for most of those four years, Crak-R was the patient tutor and mentor. Several excellent horse people have been my coaches, but CrakR was my teacher. No, Crak-R-Jac and 12 other precious, beloved horses didn’t make it out of the barn that terrible morning. But, there’s no doubt in my mind that he made it to where he’s meant to be. And because of knowing him, so can I. Out of the fire that destroyed the Goslin-Nix Training Center, 14 horses were saved with minor or no injuries. For information on how you can help, visit http://www.horsemensdistressfund.com/ahdf-news/goslin-nix-barn-fire/. Ange Dickson Finn is an award-winning freelance writer, equestrienne and retired horse show mom. Visit her at www. theingate.com and www.ridewithoutfear.com, or email her at ange@ridewithoutfear.com.

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with EQUINE JOURNAL INDUSTRY NEWS: Northeast ..............................................................................165 Mid-Atlantic, Midwest & Beyond ................................191 Affiliations.............................................................................225 ARABIANS: Northeast ..............................................................................184 Mid-Atlantic, Midwest & Beyond ................................205 Affiliations.............................................................................214 MORGANS: Northeast ..............................................................................189 Mid-Atlantic, Midwest & Beyond ................................208 Affiliations.............................................................................226 QUARTER HORSE: Northeast ..............................................................................190 Mid-Atlantic, Midwest & Beyond ................................211 Affiliations.............................................................................227 AFFILIATIONS: 213 Distance Riding .................................... 214 Fjord.......................................................... 218 Friesians .................................................. 219 Gypsy ........................................................ 222 Haflingers................................................ 223 Miniature Horse ................................... 225 P.R.E. Horses........................................... 226 Quarter Pony ......................................... 228 Affiliation Coupons ............................. 229

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DRESSAGE: Northeast ..............................................................................168 Mid-Atlantic, Midwest & Beyond ................................194 Affiliations.............................................................................215 DRIVING: Northeast ..............................................................................174 Mid-Atlantic, Midwest & Beyond ................................197 Affiliations.............................................................................216 EVENTING: Northeast ..............................................................................175 Mid-Atlantic, Midwest & Beyond ................................200 HUNTER/JUMPER: Northeast ..............................................................................178 Mid-Atlantic, Midwest & Beyond ................................202 Affiliations.............................................................................224 WESTERN: Mid-Atlantic, Midwest & Beyond ................................204

DATELINE.......................................215 DIRECTORY ...................................225 SALE BARN.....................................238 CLASSIFIEDS ................................239 ADVERTISERS INDEX ..............242

EQUINE AFFAIRE MASSACHUSETTS General Information................................ 134 Directions .................................................... 136 Pfizer Fantasia ........................................... 138 Versatile Horse ........................................... 140 Hotels & Camping .................................... 146 Schedule ....................................................... 151 Exhibitors .................................................... 157 138

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Equine Affaire An Affaire to Remember

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f you love horses, you owe it to yourself to put Equine Affaire on your calendar for November 10-13 at the Eastern States Exposition in West Springfield, MA. Imagine what you could do with four days to devote to your passion for horses: immerse yourself in educational clinics, seminars, and demonstrations; explore breeds and riding disciplines you’ve only read about or seen online; visit hundreds of vendors at an equine marketplace filled with equestrian treasures; enjoy exciting entertainment like the Pfizer Fantasia and the Versatile Horse & Rider Competition; meet and mingle with equestrian stars from throughout the worlds of equine competition and media; and enjoy a special getaway with family and fellow horse-loving friends. You can do all that and more at the 2011 Equine Affaire this November – and you won’t have to break the bank to afford it.

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zations in five exhibit halls and outdoor areas offering literally acres of superb shopping. “We’re excited to announce that we’ve redesigned the trade show floor in the Mallary Complex to accommodate the on-going demand for exhibit space at the event as well as to expand the offerings to event attendees,” reported Eugenia Snyder, founder and President of Equine Affaire. “We’ve reduced the size and number of bulk spaces in order to add more than 120 new exhibit booths in the north and south halves of the building and create a floor plan that will mimic that of the Better Living Center. Attendees will see a lot of new exhibitors at this year’s event as well as an impressive New Product Showcase in the Mallary Complex.”

Explore Horse Breeds and Riding Disciplines Visit Equine Affaire’s Breed Pavilion in the Stroh Building and the nearby Horse & Farm Exhibits located in C-Barn where horse owners and breeders and representatives of various national, regional, and local breed associations will provide helpful information and answer questions. More than 40 equine breeds from miniatures to drafts and stock horses to sport horses will be on exhibit and presented in hand at Equine Affaire. Under saddle demonstrations of the breeds will also be conducted throughout the weekend in the

main clinic arenas, offering attendees a chance to evaluate the conformation, movement, and temperament of different breeds as well as the many different riding disciplines at which they excel. At the Horse & Farm Exhibits in C-Barn, you’ll ﬁnd displays by individual horse farms, stables, and training and breeding facilities from throughout New England, providing visitors opportunities to network with horse owners, trainers, and facility managers about horses for sale, stallions at stud, training services, and boarding facilities.

A Special Place for Young Riders Equine Affaire recognizes that the future of the horse industry rests with today’s young riders and presents a Youth Pavilion to encourage their involvement with horses, to teach basic skills, and to open their eyes to opportunities for young horse enthusiasts. The Stone Horses® Youth Pavilion will showcase equestrian youth organizations, feature a full schedule of educational and breed demonstrations geared to young equestrians, and offer fun and informative activities including stick horse making and stick horse rodeos (sponsored by Wahl Clipper Corporation), temporary tattoos, the Equine Affaire Book of Breeds coloring book (sponsored by Wild Horsefeathers), and model horse painting (sponsored by Stone Horses). In Equine Affaire’s new Trivia Quest, kids will be able to put their camera phones or digital cameras to use as they explore

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Admission: General admission to Equine Affaire includes access to all clinics, seminars and demonstrations. Call 740-845-0085 to order your tickets or order online at www.equineaffaire.com. Adults: Daily: $15.00 Four-day Pass: $50.00 Children Ages 7–10: Daily: $8.00 Four-day Pass: $28.00 Children 6 & Under: FREE

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icket sales are already is expected to dazzle audiencunder way for Equine es as he rides one horse while Affaire’s signature eveworking with three others at ning event, the Pfizer Fantasia, liberty. Additionally, Jennifer which will take place at 8:00 Baumert will partner with p.m. in the coliseum of the Marydell Farms’ Hanoverian, Eastern States Exposition in Don Principe, to present a West Springfield, MA, on magical grand prix dressage November 10-12. This eafreestyle.” gerly-anticipated and unique “We plan to further en“musical celebration of the tertain Fantasia-goers with a horse” will feature a wonderful variety of other performances variety of outstanding equine including Cossack trick riding, and equestrian performers Roman riding, a Friesian quachoreographed to musical drille, and dressage champion, styles ranging from traditional Cherri Reiber, will present The Icelandics (a crowd favorite) will be back for this year’s show. and country to classical and a tandem riding and ground contemporary. driving performance,” Snyder “The lineup of performers at this year’s Pfizer Fantasia will continued, “and I believe that Icelandics will also be on hand to include several new performers and acts as well as a couple of tolt their way through the arena to the delight of their fans.” The familiar faces from past shows,” explained Eugenia Snyder, the 2011 Pfizer Fantasia will highlight the brilliance, grace, and athPresident of Equine Affaire. “Our Fantasia production team has leticism of horses and provide plenty of reminders as to why we worked hard to develop a show that will have an entertaining find horses so intoxicating. blend of disciplines, variety in tempo and music, and a blend Get your tickets now! Tickets for the Pfizer Fantasia range of dramatic and high-action performances. We are delighted in price from $12 to $24 plus a shipping/handling/seat selecto welcome back the renowned Sylvia Zerbini and her team of tion fee. Advance tickets may be purchased through October eight Arabian liberty horses and the award-winning Canadian 21 online with a credit card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover) at Cowgirls Drill Team. We’re also bringing back Aaron Ralston www.equineaffaire.com or by calling 740-845-0085. Any tick– who tore up the crowd with his charm and horsemanship at ets not sold in advance will go on sale at Equine Affaire at the the 2010 event – and having him partner with champion reiner, Information Booth in the Better Living Center at 9:00 a.m. on Craig Johnson, for a not-to-be-missed reining pas de deux. Guy Thursday, November 10. McLean will make his first appearance at the Pfizer Fantasia and Photo: Matt Martens of M&A Photography

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ow in its fifth year, Equine Affaire’s signature horsemanship event, the Versatile Horse & Rider Competition, will take place November 10-13 at the Eastern States Exposition in West Springfield, MA. Thirty pre-selected horse and rider teams will compete for the title of “Versatile Horse & Rider Competition Champion” and $5,500 in cash and other prizes in this timed and judged race through an obstacle course designed to test communication between horse and rider and the horsemanship skills and athleticism of each team. Over the past few years, the Versatile Horse & Rider Competition has quickly become one of the most popular features of Equine Affaire. Throughout both the qualifying rounds and finals of the competition, crowds cheer on their favorite contestants as they negotiate the challenging obstacle course at top speeds and are pushed out of their “comfort zones.” The 2011 Versatile Horse & Rider Competition will be conducted within the 95’ x 200’ horse show arena in the Eastern States Exposition coliseum. As in the past, the course will feature a combination of some traditional as well as “not-so-traditional” trail obstacles and riding challenges such as jumping over or through components, backing through a pattern, pole bending and/or roll backs, various gymkhana games, working gates, and riding over or through difficult/spooky objects. John Lyons of Parachute, CO, will serve as the judge of this year’s competition, and Aaron Ralston of Silt, CO, will be the special guest commentator through the event.

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During the Versatile Horse & Rider Competition, the performance of each horse and rider team will be judged on each obstacle for both quality of horsemanship and timing. For each obstacle, the judge will award performance points on a scale of 1 to 5 based on the rider’s horsemanship, the horse’s attitude, and the team’s overall performance. Horses and riders will be required to complete each obstacle within 30 seconds in order to receive points. If an obstacle is not completed within the given timeframe, the contestant will be ﬂagged and must move on to the next obstacle. Times will be translated into points, and the team with the highest overall point score will be the 2011 Versatile Horse & Rider Competition Champion. A maximum of 30 horse/rider teams will be selected to participate in the race. Qualifying rounds will be conducted on Thursday and Friday afternoons, and the top 10 horse and rider teams in these rounds will advance to the Versatile Horse & Rider Competition Finals on Sunday morning. Cash prizes will be awarded to the top four contestants with the ﬁrst place team receiving $2,500 and the title of Versatile Horse & Rider Competition Champion, and the second, third, and fourth place teams receiving $1,750, $1,000, and $250 respectively. Additional prizes will be announced prior to the event, and all prizes will be awarded at the conclusion of the Finals on Sunday morning. To obtain all of the details on the competition, consult www.equineaffaire.com or contact Allison McClure at amcclure@equineaffaire.com or by calling 740-845-0085 ext. 109.

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Eastern States Exposition Mallary Arena (Mallary South) Chad Crider How Horsemanship Can Improve Your Skills to Complete the Perfect Pattern

Young Arena (Young Building) Aaron Ralston Applying Performance Principles to Ground Work & Pre-Flight Checks

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Breed Demonstration Todd Flettrich Developing Suppleness in the Dressage Horse

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Anne Kursinski Problem-Solving Techniques for Schooling the Hunter Over Fences & On the Flat

Craig Cameron Putting a Handle on the Horse: Developing & Fine Tuning Your Control over Your Horse’s Body & Movement

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Michael Carpenter Fundamentals of Harnessing & Driving a Team of Draft Horses

Jonathan Field A Bit of Knowledge: Understanding How Different Bits Work & Selecting the Bit Best Suited to Your Horse & Riding Needs

Scott Purdum Safely Catching Your Horse in the Stall or Pasture

Guy Mclean Starting the Young Horse with Quietway Methods – Part I

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Alan Hamilton, MD Right Brain, Right Horse: The Neuro-Equine Model—Explaining the Biological & Scientific Mechanisms by Which Humans & Horses Are Capable of Forming Partnerships Mark Reilly, DVM Basic Health Care Guidelines Every Horse Owner Should Know Regarding Anatomical Terms, Dentistry, Vaccinations & Parasites

Dianne Eppers The Do’s & Don’ts of a Winning Ride in Western Pleasure

Guy McLean Advanced Horsemanship through Quietway Methods: Riding Bridleless & Saddleless

Breed Demonstration Aaron Ralston Applying Performance Principles to Self-Evaluation & Safety Exercises

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Breed Demonstration Todd Flettrich Riding Dressage Ring Figures Correctly & Accurately from Training Level through Third Level

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Terri Jenkins Starting a Drill Team: How the Canadian Cowgirls Drill Team Began & How You Could Develop a Team of Your Own Danny Kroetsch Symptoms of Poor Saddle Fit & How to Select the Correct Fit

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Eastern States Exposition Mallary Arena (Mallary South) Craig Johnson The Basics of Reining: Ride Like You M.E.A.N. It— Maximize, Eliminate, Accept & Never Quit

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Chris Cassenti “So You Think You Can Ride” English Pleasure?: Techniques for Improving the English Pleasure Rider

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Breed Demonstration John Lyons Managing the Spooky Horse: Exercises to Help Your Horse Safely Overcome Its Fear

FRI Anne Kursinski Improving the Rider’s Equitation Over Fences

West Springfield, MA GLC 5500 Demo Ring (Mallary North)

Anne Kursinski Riding Turns Well Over Fences: How Turns Can Make or Break an Approach to a Fence for Jumpers Breed Demonstration Guy McLean Starting the Young Horse with Quietway Methods –Part II

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Breed Demonstration Tina Konyot Training the Dressage Horse to FEI Level –Part II (*A more specific title will be developed after Tina selects her riders)

Breed Demonstration Craig Johnson Let It Rein: Teaching Your Horse to Go Straight

Qualifying Round II Guy McLean Advanced Horsemanship through Quietway Methods: Gaining Control, Respect & the Mind & Body of Your Horse

Aaron Ralston Applying Performance Principles to the Trail Rider

Dianne Eppers The Do’s & Don’ts of A Winning Ride in Hunter Under Saddle

Sylvia Zerbini Liberty Training: Incorporating Liberty Training into Your Daily Training Routines Chris Cassenti “So You Think You Can Ride” English & Hunter Pleasure? Techniques for Improving the English or Hunter Pleasure Horse

Youth Pavilion (Mallary South)

TBA Grooming the Show Horse

Hollie McNeil Riding Fundamentals: Understanding New Images of the Horse & Rider Partnership

TBA TBA

Jonathan Field Reading Horse Behavior & The Six C’s

Terri Jenkins Costuming on a Budget: How to Look Dazzling without Spending A Lot Breed Segment

Danny Kroetsch The Circle of Influence: Creating Optimal Saddle Fit by Accounting for Multiple Factors

Chris Bessent, DVM The Veterinary Medical Perspective to Calming the Spooky Horse: What, How & Why Various Supplements Function to Calm the Reactive Horse Tom Kennedy, PhD Managing Equine Internal Parasites: The Latest on Deworming Practices

Hollie McNeil The Path Through the Jungle: A Systematic Approach to Riding Basics

Melissa Mazan, DVM Stem Cell Therapy: The Latest Advances & Uses for Stem Cell Therapy When Treating Injuries

Dan Moore, DVM Natural Help for Managing the Fat, Cresty, Laminitic & InsulinResistant Horse

Patti Bartsch, PhD Blue Ribbons & Blueberries: The Connection between Health & Performance for the Busy Equestrian

Chris Bessent, DVM Equine Acupuncture & Acupressure: Unlocking the Mystery of Chinese Medicine for the Horse

Tom Kennedy, PhD Managing Equine Stomach Health: A Review of Stomach Issues, Ulcers, Supplements, Antacids & Omeprazole

Celebrity Horse Introduction John Lyon’s “Gracie” Breed Segment Breed Segment

Scott Purdum The Smart, Safe, Simple Approach to Handling Your Horse from the Ground

Julia Paxon, DVM Radiology & Complementary Therapy

Phil Silva Preparing the Sport Horse for a Breed Inspection

Dan Moore, DVM Tending to Allergies, Itchy Skin & Other Equine Dermatological Challenges

Lydia Gray, DVM Smart Senior Strategies: Providing Care and Nutrition for the Aging Horse

TBA Braiding the Mane: Creating Perfect Hunter & Dressage Braids

Patti Bartsch, PhD Healthy As A Horse: Applying Natural Health Concepts to Equestrians & Equines Alike

Breed Demonstration

Dianne Eppers Western Pleasure: The Prerequisites for A Successful Pattern Performance

November 10–13, 2011 Seminar Stage (Better Living Center)

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TBA Life as a Professional Groom Breed Segment STICK HORSE RODEO

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West Springfield, MA

Mallary Arena (Mallary South)

GLC 5500 Demo Ring (Mallary North)

Young Arena (Young Building)

November 10–13, 2011 Seminar Stage (Better Living Center)

Youth Pavilion (Mallary South)

9:15 9:30 9:45 10:00 10:15 10:30 10:45

Jim Wofford Exercises to Improve the Rider’s Jumping Position over Fences

11:00 11:15 11:30 11:45

Breed Demonstration Breed Demonstration Craig Cameron What Not to Do In Your Training: Identifying Common Errors Horsemen Make in Their Training

12:00 12:15 12:30 12:45 1:00 1:15 1:30 1:45 2:00 2:15 2:30 2:45 3:00 3:15 3:30 3:45 4:00

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Breed Demonstration Breed Demonstration Tina Konyot Training the Dressage Horse to FEI Level –Part III (*A more specific title will be developed after Tina selects her riders)

Elizabeth Graves The Five Essentials of Gaited Horsemanship: Achieving Straightness, Engaging the Hindquarters, Raising the Base of the Neck, Moving in a Weight Bearing Posture & Bending through the Rib Cage Jonathan Field Developing a Great Riding Horse from the Ground: Warming Up Your Horse’s Mind & Body in Preparation for What You Will Ask of Him Under Saddle Sylvia Zerbini Advanced Liberty Training Exercises

Breed Demonstration Jim Wofford Using Gymnastic Jumping to Improve Your Horse: Understanding the Mechanics of Your Horse’s Jumping Technique & How to Make Improvements

John Lyons The Best Start for the Unbroke Horse: Beginning the Horse’s Training

Breed Demonstration Craig Johnson The Power of Observation in Training the Reining Horse & Rider

Breed Demonstration

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Craig Johnson The Training Road Map for the Reining Horse: Building from the Basics to Advanced Maneuvers

Breed Demonstration Breed Demonstration John Lyons Experience John Lyons in 4D With a Total Makeover: Reigniting Your Passion for Your Horse

Tina Konyot Training the Dressage Horse to FEI Level –Part IV (*A more specific title will be developed after Tina selects her riders)

Breed Demonstration Breed Demonstration Jonathan Field Try New Things for a Fun & Fresh Start: Exercises & Games to Keep You & Your Horse Focused, Entertained & Intrigued with Your Work

6:00 6:15 6:30 6:45

Scott Purdum Tackling an Obstacle Course from the Ground: Building a Stronger Bond Between You & Your Horse Based on Cues You Provide from the Ground Elizabeth Graves Developing & Refining the Easy Gaits: Identifying a Horse’s Easy Gaits, Creating Shape for Each Gait, Achieving Consistency of Gait & Conditioning Each Gait Scott Purdum Tackling Obstacle Courses from the Saddle: Building a Stronger Bond Between You & Your Horse While Navigating Obstacles

Andy Marcoux Driving 101: An Introduction to the Horses, Harnesses & Carriages that Make Up the Modern Sport of Carriage Driving

Saddle Sale

Alfred University Tips for Excelling in Showmanship Classes

TBA Equine Leg Care: Steps for Rehabilitating a Horse After Enduring an Injury

Lydia Gray, DVM How to Keep Weight on Your Horse: Managing the Hard Keeper

Barbara Foose Massage for the 21st Century: Basic Techniques for Improving Your Horse’s Performance Elizabeth Graves Smart Gaited Horse Shopping: How to Evaluate a Gaited Horse Prospect

Patricia Morris, Esq. Essential Equine Contract Clauses to Consider When Drafting a Bill of Sale, Board Or Lease Agreement

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Lydia Gray, DVM Colic Prevention: Proven Tips to Reduce Your Horse’s Risk

Mike Carpenter Handling a Gentle Giant: Considerations for Working with Draft Horses Breed Segment

Cathy Drumm A Simple Grooming System for Daily Use to Keep Your Horse Looking & Feeling Good Hollie McNeil Basics for All Riders: How the Fundamentals of Rider Position Matter at Any Level

Breed Segment

Patricia Morris, Esq. 2011 Equine Law Updates: An Overview of Recent Court Decisions & Equine-Related Statutes that Could Affect You Nick Frank, DVM Metabolic Syndrome & Obesity

Breed Segment

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Celebrity Horse Introduction

Andy Marcoux Harness Fit & Function: Proper Harnessing Procedures for Safety & Performance

TBA Equine Leg Care: Understanding the Structure of Equine Legs,, Common Injuries & Prevention

Alfred University Tricks of the Trade: Show Ring Preparation & Turnout Tips for Horses & Riders

Russell Wheeler A Solution for Your Pollution: Manure Management Strategies for Horse Owners

Barbara Foose Advanced Massage Techniques: Using Massage as an Evaluation Tool to Detect Previous Injuries, How the Horse Is Responding to Current Training or Competition, Etc. Marcia Thibeault, DVM Emergency Preparedness for Horse Owners

Cathy Drumm Learning the Language of Hunter/Jumper Prize Lists for Local & “A” Circuit Shows

Hollie McNeil Dressage Concepts for Every Horse & Riding Basics that Apply to Every Discipline: Eliminating the Boundaries Created by Various Disciplines & Concentrating on Classical Horsemanship

Celebrity Horse Introduction John Lyon’s “Gracie” Breed Segment Breed Segment Betsey Reeves The United States Pony Club

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Jim Wofford Jumping & Turning: Improving Your Efficiency In Guiding Your Horse Before, During & After a Jump

Breed Demonstration Breed Demonstration Craig Cameron Developing the Brave Horse

Eastern States Exposition

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Mallary Arena (Mallary South)

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Andy Marcoux Driving Derby: The Elements & Skills Needed for Competing in a Driving Derby

Cathy Drumm Lunge Lesson: Safely & Effectively Teaching a Horse to Lunge & Overcoming Common Lunging Problems

Breed Demonstration Breed Demonstration John Lyons Speed Control: 10 Exercises to Help You Gain Better Control of Your Horse’s Speed & Direction

Jonathan Field Herd Bound Horses & the Sweet Spot Theory: Getting Your Horse to Be Herd Bound to You on the Ground & While Riding

Breed Demonstration Breed Demonstration Andy Marcoux Driven Dressage Times Two: Critiques & Exercises to Improve Your Driven Dressage Test Scores

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Young Arena (Young Building)

Phil Silva The Ins & Outs of Showing A Sport Horse In Hand

Jonathan Field Getting a Soft Feel…It Starts With the Rider: Key Techniques for Creating a Softer, Freer Horse Under the Rider Breed Demonstration Jim Wofford Indoor Jumping Exercises for Cross-Country Courses

Breed Demonstration Breed Demonstration John Lyons Overcoming Problems & Gaining Your Horse’s Respect: Solutions for Barn & Buddy Sourness, Directional Control, Spooking & Other Behaviors

Elizabeth Graves Maximizing the Rider’s Seat, Hands & Legs for Gait: Learning Detailed Applications to Support, Guide & Direct a Gaited Horse

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Dan Moore, DVM Feeding for Success: A Natural Approach to Horse Health

TBA Hoof Care

Scott Purdum Overcoming Haltering & Bridling Problems

Cathy Drumm Exercises & Training Patterns for Keeping the Older Horse Fit

Elizabeth Graves How Conformation Influences Gaits

TBA Pre-purchase Exams: What’s Involved in A Pre-purchase Exam & How Much Should You Evaluate in a Prepurchase Exam?

Ronald Emond, DVM When & How to Breed a Mare: Understanding & Evaluating the Mare’s Reproductive Cycle Using Advanced Techniques for a Successful Breeding Program

Elizabeth Graves Easy Gaited Q & A: From Beginner to Advanced, Bring Your Questions About Gaits, Training, Psychology, Horsemanship Applications, Etc. Barbara Foose Equine Bodywork: Using Massage to Give Your Horse a Competitive Edge

Frank Reilly, DVM Equine Sweet Itch : Understanding The #1 Allergy in Itchy Skin

Phil Silva Introduction to Sport Horse Conformation & Judging

Breed Segment

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Breed Segment Ronald Emond, DVM Managing Your Stallion to Maximize His Reproductive Efficiency: A Review of Semen Collection, Evaluation & Shipment Techniques Sloane Milstein College ABC’s: Understanding Options for Riding at College from A to Z, Including Majors & Minors, Riding Teams & Organizations, Etc

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Northeast News TRF Gala The Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation’s annual Gala at Saratoga Springs, was a sellout success. A record crowd of over 600 attended the dinner/dance, hosted by celebrities Bobby Flay and Carolyn Conley. Initial estimates show more than $500,000 was raised through ticket sales and auctions of donated stallion seasons and unique travel experiences. Earle Mack, Gala Committee cochairman, said, “It was rewarding to see the whole industry come together for this event. We had tables of leading jockeys, tables of trainers, tables of racehorse owners and breeders all united because everyone who beneﬁts from this sport is starting to understand we have a responsibility to the horses.” Mack closed the evening by thanking the staff of the TRF for their hard work organizing the Gala and said, “I know that not everyone here has a farm and staff to take care of their retired horses, but all of us here tonight have money that we can give to the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation, so that they can do the job for us.”

Delaney Debuts An enthusiastic group of young equestrians from Delaney Stables of Brownsville, VT, made their debut on August 7 at the Hartland Riding Club’s Mike Barber Memorial Open Horse Show. Together with their trainer, Jill Delaney, and their respective families, it was a weekend ﬁlled with fun and games and a lot of hard work! This local event was the perfect introduction to the world of horse showing. Participants were expected to help with show prep the day before as well as meet early in the morning to help load the trailer. There were some normal ﬁrst time jitters and some surprises that one learns to deal with when away from home with your beloved equine friend. Classes were offered for everyone, ranging from inhand, leadline and costume, to trail, equi-

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Herrmanns’ Royal Lipizzan Stallions performed at the Historic New England’s Roseland Cottage in Woodstock, CT, from August 19-21, 2011. tation and hunter over fences. There were gymkhanas – always a favorite – for the true blue diehards that had the stamina to stick it out until the end! Their riders had a fabulously successful day, taking home a division championship in leadline on Petey, a 19-year-old draft pony owned by Jill Delaney. There were ribbons galore for everyone and support for fellow barn mates and their horses, no matter what the outcome.

Horse shows are exhausting, exciting and so much fun when everyone lends a hand. As an added bonus to what was already a great day, this group came home to their barn where a potluck dinner awaited hungry tummies after chores.

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by a two-year state grant, but funding for this year’s program was frozen in Hartford due to the current budget crisis, just two weeks before the camp was to start on July 18. Patella, also a certified therapeutic riding instructor, approached The EQUUS Foundation for funding, along with local businesses. With help from the Connecticut Post and WTNH-TV Channel 8, Patella was able to raise almost all of the $21,000 needed for the camp to operate. The camp opened on July 18 at Thanks to community support and the determinathe Turning Point Farm in Woodbridge, tion of Chris Patella, students were able to attend CT, as scheduled, offering 35 children “Horse Trails to Learning,” a two-week camp that an unforgettable experience. In addition promotes academic achievement. to The EQUUS Foundation, donations were received from People’s United Bank School in Bridgeport, CT, middle school and the Greater New Haven Foundation, students from urban Bridgeport and subAquarion Water Company, Fairfield urban Amity Region #5 school districts in County Bank, Beval Saddlery, and a priConnecticut were able to attend “Horse vate anonymous donor. Trails to Learning,” a two-week camp that The camp experience transcended promotes academic achievement using economic, racial and ethnic barriers, equine facilitated learning. stimulating teamwork among the campThe camp was to have been funded ers in activities geared towards science, literacy, physical fitness, career development, and of course, fun. Since many of the students came from economically deprived families, Lu Guilbault the opportunity 401-568-8238 Home 401-641-5089 Cell to be on a farm, interact on a perChris Picardi & Walter Comire sonal level with the horses, and learn basic riding skills was a life-changing event. Taking life science classroom learning directly to the horses, facilitates motivation and interest. Students read the novel Chosen By A Horse, which Dwyer Equine, LLC @ Red Rock Farm addresses equine 189 Plainfield Pike, Foster, RI 02825 abuse, received daily riding instruc11 Day End Divisional Awards & A High Point Day End Award tion and learned to SOME OF THE DIVISIONS ARE: groom, tack, bathe and care for their Arabian & Half Arabian, Walk Trot, Sport Horse, Leadline, horse. Experts like Western, Green Horse, Hunter Flat And Over Fences. the veterinarian,

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Moving East A Colorado training site for Budweiser Clydesdales is being moved to New Hampshire. Hundreds of the Anheuser-Busch horses have trained for public appearances in Fort Collins. The company will move the Fort Collins training program to a stable in Merrimack, NH, which already houses many of the horses. Six employees will move with the horses. Jeff Knapper, general manager of Clydesdale operations for the brewery, said that the new training facility will launch a new program to train hitch drivers.

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Orintha Silva earned her last set of scores to win her silver medal on July 22 at the Eastern Region Andalusian Horse Club open dressage show at the Mt. Holyoke College Equestrian Center in South Hadley, MA. Her equine partner was the highly talented Holsteiner mare, Karola I. “Karola I is a fabulous partner to have on my quest for FEI scores. And I cannot say enough about what Paige Finnegan’s training and friendship has done for me,” said Orintha.

On October 9, 2011, Carberry Fields Farm in Lebanon, CT, will be hosting a CDCTA USEF/USDF recognized dressage show. For more information as well as a prize list and an entry form, visit www. cdctaonline.com.

Dressage Days GMHA’s 40th Annual Dressage Days competition included three great days of dressage riding in ﬁve rings and a celebration of 40 years of dressage. Over 250 horses and riders participated in the competition, which hosted qualiﬁers for national and regional championships. Sunny skies and hot weather prevailed over most of the show, with cooler temperatures welcomed by all on Sunday. The 40th Anniversary was celebrated in style with a fabulous Hoe Down party on Friday night. They hope to see many riders back to enjoy the foliage at their Fall Dressage Show on October 1-2!

Yoga on Horseback On Saturday, October 1, 2011, Top Cat Farm in Killingworth, CT, will be holding an Equi-Yoga clinic with Marty Whittle. Equi-Yoga™ is a technique combining the beneﬁts of yoga, breath and movement. These unique, yoga-based exercises, developed by Marty Whittle, are designed to stretch, strengthen and create awareness of the rider’s body. Using the exercises in unison with your breath and horse’s movements, you can stretch and release tension from deep within and thereby achieve a better awareness of all individual body parts For more information on Equi-Yoga™, visit topcatfarms.com.

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Twin Ridge News Twin Ridge Farm in Warner, NH, has some exciting news to share. They have just purchased a new Third Level lesson horse. Simba is a registered Dutch Warmblood gelding that will make a valuable asset to the program. Congratulations also go out to Taylor Dickenson on coming in ﬁrst at the UNH show on July 31. Taylor rode Third Level on a Connemara pony named Snickers “O” Mara. With this win she received her last score needed for her USDF Bronze medal. For more information on Twin Ridge Farm and Jerilyn Nieder, visit www. twinridgefarm.net.

Pursuit of Excellence The United States Dressage Federation (USDF) is pleased to announce that Region 8 Young Rider, Isabelle Leibler, and her horse, Watson 108, were awarded this year’s Fiona Baan “Pursuit of Excellence” Memorial Trophy by earning the highest combined average score by a young rider in the three dressage tests. Traveling from her hometown of Greenwich, CT, Isabelle and her own 14-year-old, Westfalen gelding, Watson 108, earned double gold at this year’s USDF/Platinum Performance North American Junior &Young Rider Dressage Championships at the Adequan/FEI North American Junior & Young Rider Championships presented by Gotham North. Leibler reigned supreme in the FEI Young Rider Individual Test with the top score of 67.289%, earning her ﬁrst Gold medal. Isabelle and Watson 108 ﬁnished with a Gold-medal placing in the FEI Young Rider Freestyle with a score

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of 74.000%. By earning the third highest score in the FEI Young Rider Team Test with a 68.079% she led her team to a Bronze medal ﬁnish. This award, which is on permanent display in the Roemer Foundation and USDF Hall of Fame, has been presented since 1994 to the young rider competing in the USDF/Platinum Performance North American Young Rider Dressage Championships that receives the highest combined average score for all three of their dressage tests; FEI Young Rider Team, Individual, and Freestyle. For more information about the North American Junior and Young Rider Dressage Championships, the Fiona Baan “Pursuit of Excellence” Memorial Trophy, or the Roemer Foundation/USDF Hall of Fame, visit the USDF website at www. usdf.org.

Letter Perfect News Six riders enjoyed a combination of bodywork and longe-work at Letter Perfect Farm in Uxbridge to improve their seat and position in the saddle. Eileen Halloran is a certified Postural Alignment Specialist (Level 1) and a USDF Bronze medalist. She uses gravity and stretching to realign the body. This method is called the Egoscue Method. Rachel Markels Webber is an expert in European Style longe-work and is a certified Ride Right sports psychology specialist. In addition, she is a Bronze and Silver medalist. Together, they worked with each rider to identify misalignment issues and find the right exercises to help get them more balanced. Kelli Mason, owner of Letter Perfect Farm, knew Eileen and Rachel, and it was her idea to bring them together. The bodywork and longe-work supplement each other very well, and Eileen and Rachel are looking forward to showing many more riders how to improve their seat. If you’ve missed this clinic, join Eileen and Rachel at Letter Perfect Farm for a second clinic on October 8-9. For more information, visit www. letterperfectfarm.com.

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Hannah and Levi are great new friends.

Hannah’s Summer By Susan Simmons It was an unforgettable summer for our nine-year-old equestrian daughter, Hannah, at Delaney Stables, a fabulous lesson barn set in beautiful Brownsville, VT. Hannah loves to ride and increase her riding skills no matter where she is – be it at home in Bermuda or at her home away from home in Vermont. For the past two summers, Hannah has trained under the expert eye of owner/trainer Jill Delaney whenever she visits the area. This summer, Jill provided our very focused child with a wonderful horse to ride and show, Levi. We were delighted when Hannah won the high score Junior Training Championship on Levi at the CVDA Summer Schooling Show held at the lovely Pirouette Farm in Norwich on July 9. We had just arrived that week, and in her truly professional no-nonsense style, Jill had Hannah and Levi connecting and riding their lines in a matter of days. Not only was this Hannah’s ﬁrst show outside of Bermuda, but also it was her ﬁrst experience with Levi! Their exciting little win set the stage for what we knew was going to be a really serendipitous summer adventure.

Probably one of the biggest highlights for Hannah was having the opportunity to ride cross-country with Jill who is a known veteran in the dressage ring, but also a ﬁerce competitor in eventing. Jill and Hannah schooled together a couple of times at Hitching Post Farm in South Royalton, VT. Other activities involved an outing with fellow barn mates and their families to the GMHA’s Chef’s Night in South Woodstock on August 1. We had a blast! This event is an annual beneﬁt, which featured three exciting equestrian elements: a dressage pas de deux, a freestyle dressage presentation and a team-jumping event. It was a social evening to enjoy the bounties of local restauranteurs who come from all around to showcase their culinary talents. Friendships and a sense of community were fostered in our time together at Delaney Stables making it really hard to say goodbye. Want to see YOUR NAME in Dressage News? E-mail your information and photos to Jenn@EquineJournal.com. Visit www.equinejournal.com for the latest Dressage news.

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Driving News Congratulations June Villa and her incredible team of Gypsy Vanner stallions. The two talented stallions, Romeo and Pink Panther, acted as a team under the skillful hand of driving trainer, Bob Giles, performing at the prestigious Walnut Hill Driving Competition in New York. This team won reserve champion in their Tandem Class; also winning ﬁrst place in Overall Presentation.

Back to Carriages On July 17, 2011 The Mt. Washington Auto Road returned to being The Mt. Washington Carriage Road for the day. The road was closed to all trafﬁc except equine. There were 27 horseback

riders and ﬁve carriages from as far away as Fleetwood, PA. The event was announced in January to give interested people time to condition their horses. This trip was 7.6 miles with an average grade of 12% with one section at 23%. The preparation for, and the execution of, this trip made for a fun and memorable occasion not to be soon forgotten.

Memorial Drive The Ellet Seavey Memorial Drive/ Ride will be held on Sunday, October 16, 2011 in Auburn, NH. For more information, contact Linda and Eric Wilking at 603-772-4423.

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The annual NEFHC Classic Horse Show was certainly hot this year with temps in the triple digits at some points during the weekend of July 22 – 24, 2011. They were sold out on stalls and the class counts were great. The Saturday night spectacular started out with a lovely accapella rendition of the national Anthem, performed by Anita Gildea of Auburn, NH, and our nation’s colors were presented by Ethel Nye aboard the NEFHC Horse of the Year, Macht of the Manor. Winning the Alfons V. Memorial Challenge perpetual trophy for Friesian Show Pleasure

Driving was the team of Sjoeck FOM and Diedrick F, owned and shown by Bob Labrie. After the show was completed the high point results were tabulated. Winning the High Point Friesian Driving was once again Sjoeke FOM and Diederik F, owned and shown by Bob Labrie. Ranking in at reserve was Mitsouko, owned and shown by William Piazza.

Condolences Our condolences go out to Kathleen Conklin on her loss of her mule, John Henry. He was a favorite among the spectators and exhibitors alike at many events such as pleasure driving shows and the Tub Parade. Photos: Catherine Bushman

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Tyrone Farm provided a picturesque setting for a leisurely Drive/Ride.

Tyrone Drive/Ride On Saturday, July 23, 2011, Tyrone Farm held a Brunch Drive/Ride in Pomfret, CT. Tyrone Farm was lovely, with one of the ﬁrst cooler days in a while. Lovely views out from the farm and surrounding hay ﬁelds made for a beautiful drive, and brunch after was delicious! Tyrone Farm has a history of hunting and driving, and participants enjoyed seeing pictures on the property driving a tandem hitch. It was a wonderful leisurely way to enjoy a summer day. Want to see YOUR NAME in Driving News? Send your information and photos to Jenn@equinejournal.com. Visit www.equinejournal.com for the latest driving news.

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Area I Championships! It was a wonderful weekend with over 200 competitors and seven championship divisions. Congratulations to the winners: Preliminary: Ferial Johnson of Hamilton, MA, and Bali Hai Senior Training: Anna Welch of Pownal, ME, and Lone Star II Junior Training: Joa Sigsbee of Clifton Park, NY, and Kestral Senior Novice: Gwendolyn Braglia of Belchertown, MA, and Crown “N’ Seven Junior Novice: Leigh Casaceli of Hudson, MA, and Cleo Senior Beginner Novice: Sandra Holden of Pleasantville, NY, and Cano Cristales Junior Beginner Novice: Kate Brown of Northford, CT, and Short Stop

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Ride with Babette For the third year in a row, Rest and Be Thankful Farm (RABT) will be hosting Two-Star level event rider, Babette Lenna, for a clinic on October 22. Last year was a great success, and they look forward to another wonderful season with their everexpanding cross-country schooling ﬁeld. Clinics are available for all levels of riding, with the option of dressage, stadium, cross-country, or a combination. Babette and RABT try to tailor lessons to the horse and rider’s needs. The goal for any clinic is for riders to walk away feeling like they have come one step closer to establishing a better level of com-

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Congratulations to Amanda Silver who recently passed her Pony Club “A” October 2011, Equine Journal Northeast, 175

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Carlisle Clinic On October 15, 2011, Carlisle Academy in Lyman, ME, will be hosting a clinic with Steuart Pittman. Steuart is an Advanced Level eventer and CertiďŹ ed Level II USEA Instructor. He enjoys teaching all ages in all disciplines, but especially lower-level dressage, eventing, and hunters. He also specializes in training young horses. Steuart has been well received at his clinics for his constructive, creative, common-sense advice, and his easygoing, friendly manner, making his clinics both educational and fun. For more information, contact Joyce Brown at jbrown@carlisleacademymaine.com or visit www.carlisleacademymaine.com. Want to see YOUR NAME in Eventing News? Send your information and photos to Jenn@equinejournal.com. Visit www.equinejournal.com for the latest eventing news.

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Hunter/Jumper Great Cause Saddle Rowe Farm in Medway, MA, extends a big thank you to all the exhibitors, trainers, grooms, parents and spectators for participating in their show on August 14. It was a beautiful day all around. Congratulations to Lizzie Driggs on winning the MHJ and NEHC Junior Medal classes. Lastly, thank you to all of the riders who participated in the St. Jude Equitation Classics and to those of you who donated money to a great cause!

The trek to the Bluegrass state for the USEF Pony Finals in August was a magical one for Lisa Foster and her daughter, Elizabeth, of Dover, MA. Their pony, Magical Diamond, ridden by Kirklen Petersen, laid down a stunning trip over fences in the Medium Green Pony Hunters to take home the blue ribbon with scores of 85, 88 and 83.75. They claimed the Overall Medium Green Pony Hunter Championship and the Overall Green Grand Hunter Pony Championship. Another Massachusetts rider claiming top ribbons was Skylar Laakso, the 2011 Pony Finals Emerson Burr Horsemanship winner. Skylar rides with August Farm in Holliston, MA, and borrowed Elizabeth Mandarino’s pony, Beau’s Master Piece, in order to compete at ﬁnals. Wrapping hundreds of legs paid off for this 15-yearold! A potential future winner of the Horsemanship is Victory Stables (Stoughton, MA) trainer, June GillisAhern’s daughter, Madeline Avery Ahern. Maddie ﬁnished in the top four of the Emerson Burr Horsemanship Test in the eight and under section. Maddie also competed in the Small Pony Hunters with the adorable Just Between Friends. What an incredible bounce back after he suffered from a severe infection that kept him at Tufts and out of work earlier this summer. Well done! 178, Equine Journal Northeast, October 2011

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Charlie Jacobs, Principal of the Bruins aboard his mount Quidditch II, makes history by jumping the 118-year-old Stanley Cup to preview the Putnam Boston Equestrian Classic, which took place September 8-11, at the Myopia Hunt Club in Hamilton, MA. Also on hand to jump the course were Peter Wylde, Leslie Burr Howard, Schuyler Riley, Bill Lowry and Nick Dello Joio. This preview event beneﬁted the Boston Park Rangers Mounted Unit.

Shallowbrook Acquires Genesis Farm Shallowbrook Equestrian Center of Somers, CT, formally announces the acquisition of Genesis Farm of Enﬁeld, CT. Sally Allison and Frank Vita, co-owners of Shallowbrook, have purchased the equestrian business in a continued effort to achieve their ﬁve-year business objectives and build on their strength as a high quality hunt seat and polo facility in the North Central Connecticut and Western Massachusetts areas. Effective August 1, 2011, Tiffany Bianco of Genesis Farm joined the team of instructors and will teach and train at Shallowbrook under the direction of Sally Allison, co-owner and head trainer.

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Caroline Bald of Gilford, NH, and her pony, Rhyme N’ Reason, recently competed against 35 other talented ponies and horses to win the $500 Marshall & Sterling Children’s Hunter Classic at Week 5 of the Vermont Summer Festival in Manchester, VT. Caroline rides and trains in Bow, NH, with Sabreina Jesseman of Beyond Ponies.

Derek McConnell Clinic Full Circle Farm trainer, Kristen Kuzmickas Guadagnino, announced a clinic with Derek McConnell from October 21-23 at their state of the art facility in Manchester, CT. Derek’s clinic sessions are customized for jumpers, hunters or eventers at all levels, beginner though advanced. Derek will challenge you, build your conﬁdence and give you a training/schooling plan of action. Commandant McConnell has competed successfully in show jumping and eventing in Ireland, Europe and the U.S. in addition to running a training faculty in Ireland. In the past, he has competed for the Irish Army Equitation School in both show jumping and eventing. He operates a training and sales barn in Rathangan Ireland. Contact Kristen at 860798-7249 for details on participating.

In Roades Jane Dow-Burt, owner of Westbrook Hunt Club in Westbrook, CT, welcomes Missy Roades as head trainer. The entire team at the farm is pleased to have Missy on board!

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Devon Wood, Michael Janson, and Adeline Audette with trainer David Olinyk at the MHJ medal ﬁnals.

MHJ Winners Honored The Fieldstone Summer Showcase completed competition on Saturday, August 27, 2011 at their beautiful facility in Halifax, MA, before Hurricane Irene stormed up the East Coast. The Massachusetts Hunter Jumper Finals were also held and eight winners were awarded. October 2011, Equine Journal Northeast, 181

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The winner of the MHJ Junior Medal Final was 16-year-old Michael Janson of Berkeley, MA. Janson rode Fortune Cookie, an 11-year-old Belgian Warmblood. Adeline Audette, a barnmate of Janson’s, placed second. The 16-year-old from Fall River, MA, rode Barnabee, who came back from colic surgery last winter. Both Janson and Audette, along with Devon Wood, Hannah Janson, and Elizabeth Kenny, who placed third through fifth, train with David Olinyk of Olinyk Show Stables. Mary Davis of Neeham, MA, took a chance today and it paid off. With her own horse injured, Davis leased a horse for the day to compete in the MHJ Adult Medal Final Over 30 and persevered through a jumping round and flat phase for the win. Davis, who trains with Kristy McCormack, rode Epic, owned by Keira Mahoney and trained by Mary Beth McGee. Second place in the final went to Karen Salon on Scholar, owned by Carl

Catani. Salon also trains with Catani. Kim Miller, who trains with Patti Harnois, rode Presidio and finished in third place. Haleigh Landrigan of Marshfield, MA, took home the win in the MHJ Adult Medal Final 18-30. She rode her horse Casper, a 12-year-old warmblood gelding she has only ridden for six months. Landrigan trains with Greg Prince and Cookie DeSimone. Anna Whitman and Optimus Prime, owned by Nancy Murphy, rode to a second place finish. Whitman trains with Kathy Fletcher. Julie Gildea, who trains with Patti Harnois, rode Lincoln Russell’s Gandhi to third place. Madison Sachs won the Short Stirrup Medal Final riding her horse Tiger Lily, a sixteen-year-old purebred roan Welsh Cob. She trains with Fifi Schmidt. Second place went to Nina A. Rotondo riding her horse, Holland Hill, trained by Kris Thomson. Third place went to Taylor Goodridge riding Belle De Jour, owned by Gina Virga and trained by Fifi Schmidt.

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Honeysuckle News Honeysuckle Rose North, located in Troy, NH, wrapped up the 2011 show season with much success! Elita HRN (*Ecaho X S S Heiress) was the HVAHA Horse Show Reserve Champion Mare and AHANE Arabian Show First Place Mare, while Aaires HRN (Mishaali RCA X Elita HRN) was the HVAHA Horse Show First Place Yearling Colt and AHANE Arabian Show Second Place Yearling Colt. In addition, they welcomed the photographer, Nancy Pierce, of Pierce Graphic Design, to their farm in July and were able to capture many gorgeous photos of their herd. See these photos at www.HoneysuckleRoseNorth.com.

Sopchak wins Scholarship Each year, Region 16 awards a deserving individual a $1,000 scholarship. This year the choice is Lorien Sopchak. Lorien is a Cum Laude graduate of SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry with a B.S. and masters degree and will be attending 184, Equine Journal Northeast, October 2011

Iowa State University School of Veterinary Medicine. During her time at college, Lorien was an undergraduate teaching assistant and a member of the Adirondack Society of Applied Philosophy, a group committed to the practical application of ethics to issues concerning the environment and education. Lorien was also a volunteer for Eagle Wings Academy in Syracuse, NY, teaching basic science and exposing underprivileged youth to equine activities. Lorien has been able to balance her education and maintain an active show schedule. Lorien has received numerous local club awards and several regional championships, most recently showing her own horse, Major Edition GA, to a Region 16 Championship in 2011. Working as a veterinary assistant at Finger Lakes Equine practice for the last two years has given Lorien practical experience and a view of what she has in her future. She intends to return to Region 16 and put her education to use caring for the horses she has loved. Region 16 congratulates Lorien and wishes her the best with her studies at Iowa State University.

Fall Foliage Ride On Sunday, October 9, the Arabian Horse Association of Massachusetts will hold their Fall Foliage Ride at the Northﬁeld Mountain Recreation Area, in Northﬁeld, MA. For more information, visit their website www.massarabianhorse.org.

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of the Arabian community members during times of unexpected crisis – from unimaginable barn fires, to catastrophic accidents, to health crisis’s that may have impaired ability to meet expenses and care for family members and animals. The fund has become a vehicle that is up and ready to respond immediately when unexpected calamity strikes. Virtually all of the money donated is earmarked to directly help our community horsemen during times of crisis. In 2011, they are raffling a hand crafted horse portrait and a handmade wooden tack trunk. Tickets will be available during Equine Affaire on November 10-13, 2011 in West Springfield, MA. To apply for aid from the Region 16 AHA, Inc. Horsemen’s Distress Fund, please contact wjmstonepost@aol.com or call 603-887-4588 for assistance, or

to let them know of someone in need of assistance. To make a donation, mail checks to Region 16 Horsemen’s Distress Fund C/O Walter Misco, PO Box 87, Chester, NH, 03036. To hold a fundraiser in your area or at your event, feel free to contact Walter.

RIAHA Show The RIAHA Open Show that was scheduled for August 28, 2011 was postponed due to the weather forecast until Sunday, October 9, 2011. Show will be held at Dwyer Equine at Red Rock Farm in Foster, RI. Judges will remain Chris Picardi and Walter Comire. For more information, visit www. riarabianhorseassociation.com or call Lu Guilbault 401-568-8238.

Congratulations Congratulations to Elizabeth (Liz) Cohen of East Longmeadow, MA, on her successful Canadian Nationals. Liz and her horse, Steal the Sshow, garnered top ten placings in PB Western Pleasure AAOTR 18-39, PB Hunter Pleasure AATR 18-39, and PB Western Pleasure AATR 18-39. Liz rides with John and Christine Ryan of Springwater Farm in Stockton, NJ. Want to see YOUR NAME in Arabian News? Send your information and photos to Jenn@EquineJournal.com. Visit www.equinejournal.com for the latest Arabian news.

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High-Point Award The Morgan Open High-Point Award, sponsored by AMHA, recognizes the highest-scoring Morgan in individual open competitions across the country. Congratulations to the following horses and riders for winning this award. At the GMHA 50-Mile Competitive Trail Drive, UVM Worthy (UVM Promise x UVM Kara) and owner/driver Wilson Groves won the high-score Morgan Award. The event was held July 9-10. This duo also earned top honors as high-scoring Morgan at the GMHA 25-Mile CTD on June 12. LBF Hickory Smoke (Truwest Gold Peso x Rocking M Rosa Lita) and owner/rider Esther Fiddes received the highest-scoring Morgan award at the GMHA 50-Mile CTR Senior Division. The event was July 9 in South Woodstock, VT. Rhonda Batchelder and her chestnut gelding, Braelea Vigilant (Braelea Welcome x Braelea Ash-Mora), captured the high-score Morgan award at the GMHA 25/25/50 Ride & Drive. The team participated in the Rookie Horse 25-Mile Ride Division that took place on Sunday, July 10. At the GMHA 25-Mile Ride held Sunday, July 10, LBA Liberty Belle (Funquest Erick x Lady Liberty) and owner/rider Carol Metayer won highest-scoring Morgan. The duo also took home the title of Grand

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Champion in their division. Fair Hill Brave Heart (KEW Majestic Heart x Stonehurst Sara B) and owner Baileigh Stillings won the highest-scoring Morgan title at the N. Haverhill Fair Open Horse & Pony Show on July 31. The pair competed in the Senior (14-18 yrs) division.

Youth of the Year Winners Local and regional Youth of the Year contests are open to youth of all ages, but only those aged 14 years and older (Senior Division) can qualify to compete in Oklahoma. Youth of the Year contests reward those who are well versed in horsemanship skills. They provide a wonderful opportunity to improve one’s horse knowledge, as well as a means of setting realistic goals and learning the benefits of hard work and dedication. Most importantly, youth contests create a positive atmosphere in which young people and adults who share a love of the Morgan can interact. Friendships developed through youth contests are a rewarding and fulfilling benefit. How can you become involved? Sign up to participate or volunteer in a youth contest! There is no better time to become involved than right now! Every region offers Youth of the Year contests, so keep your eyes open. Discover where the next contest is being held. You have nothing to lose and lots to gain! Below is a list of winners in the Northeast. Congratulations to all! Vermont Spring Classic Senior Division – Winner: Cassie Mayer, Bristol, VT; Runner-up: Alexandra Glover, Newfane, VT Junior Division – Winner: Katie Mayer, Bristol, VT Walk/Trot Division – Winner: Caroline Cadorette, Portland, ME Western New York Morgan Show Senior Division – Winner: Haley Haggerty, Freedom, NY; Runner-up: Megan Scritchfield, Derby, NY Walk/Trot Division – Winner: Sidney Williamson, Hamburg, NY; Runner-up: Haley Brooks, Clymer, PA Connecticut Morgan Senior Division – Winner: Lauren

Congratulations to Jenna Blocher and Answer The Call (Stewie), who won their ﬁrst Walk/Trot Saddleseat Equitation Championship at the Connecticut Morgan show this year.

Marshall, Coventry, CT; Runner-up: Kelly Lynch, Prospect, CT Junior Division – Winner: Nicole Bobbi, Higganum, CT; Runner-up: Lindsey MacMurdo, Middleboro, MA Walk/Trot Division – Winner: Emily Midkoud, Plymouth, MA; Runner-up: Libby Mitchell, West Wareham, MA Granite State Morgan Senior Division – Winner: Jillian Pierdomenico, Northwood, NH; Runnerup: Christopher Chase, Newton, NH Junior Division – Winner: Jonathan Chase, Newton, NH; Runner-up: Hannah Cabral, Wells, ME Walk/Trot Division – Winner: Stephanie Donegan, Lyman, ME; Runnerup: Clea Mae Cloutier, Rochester, NH Maine Morgan Senior Division – Winner: Kate Foy, Kingston, NH; Runner-up: Rowan Winters, Eliot, ME Junior Division – Winner: Hannah Cabral, Wells, ME; Runner-up: Makayla Heintzelman, Hampton, NH Walk/Trot Division – Winner: Clea Mae Cloutier, Rochester, NH; Runner-up: Lily Batchelder Blanchette, Lebanon, ME Want to see YOUR NAME in Morgan News? Send your information and photos to editorial@equinejournal.com. Visit www.equinejournal.com for the latest Morgan news. October 2011, Equine Journal Northeast, 189

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Quarter Horse Rookie of the Year New competitors have a chance at becoming an AQHA Rookie of the Year. Riders qualify if they have not competed the year before. There are three age groups within a Youth Division and an Adult Division. This year, the winner in the Youth Division comes from Massachusetts. Sabrina Janis with Duies Creditor scored 3.5 points. From Maine, Emily Estes with Mister’s Awesome Lady was runner up with 1.5 points. And from Connecticut, Brianne Reilly Lenehan came in third with her horse Pass the Zippo with 1.0 point. Connecticut, New Hampshire and Vermont were represented in the Amateur Division by Amanda Steneck with Relic Hunter, Wendy Welch showing Zippolocity, and Jennifer Delabruere

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Mid-Atlantic & Midwest Rails to Trails in Kentucky A former railroad line will become a new trail for hikers, horseback riders and cyclists and will be the latest adventure tourism attraction for Eastern Kentucky, Governor Steve Beshear announced recently. Known as the Dawkins Line, the 36-mile stretch runs through Johnson, Magofﬁn and Breathitt counties and will be managed by the Kentucky State Parks. The trail will be developed in phases. Once complete, the Dawkins Line will be the longest rail-to-trail project in the state. The Kentucky State Parks have received a multi-county coal severance grant of $500,000 to help support the trail development. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is providing the Department of Parks with up to $2 million in transportation program funding for the transformation of the Dawkins Line into a multi-use trail. The trail name comes from the Dawkins Lumber Company, which developed the rail line in the early 1900s for timber. For more information about trails in Kentucky and other adventure tourism opportunities, visit www.getoutKY.com

North American Trainers Challenge Hosted by IFSHA Cornerstone Horsemanship and the International Friesian Show Horse Association are pleased to announce the ﬁrst-ever IFSHA North American Trainers Challenge, a brand new showcase event at this year’s World and Grand National Championship Horse Show, held at the Virginia Horse Center in Lexington on October 5-9. The event, sponsored by Cornerstone Horsemanship and the IFSHA, will feature three women trainers from the east coast, demonstrating their skills as they work with unstarted

Horseback riders will soon have a new place to ride. A former railroad line in Kentucky is being converted into a trail.

Friesian horses over a four-day period. This Challenge will be the ﬁrst of what is planned to be an annual event at the IFSHA show. All three trainers are current or former interns of Cornerstone Horsemanship and have demonstrated their ability to start young horses. These promising young trainers are: Samantha Kelley, Alex Tucker, and Natasha Cole. For more information about the Trainers Challenge, please contact Charles or Michele Pellham at 540292-5213. For more information about the IFSHA World and Grand National Championship Horse Show, visit www.IFSHAworld.com.

American Shetland Pony Congress a Huge Success The American Shetland Pony Club Incorporated’s National Congress celebrated its 65th observance in July by returning to its original home in Iowa and posting a stunningly successful competition. More than 500 ponies from across the United States and Canada competed for 364 national championship titles. The event’s return to Des Moines was historic. The ﬁrst American Shetland Pony Congress was held in 1947 at the

Iowa State Fair’s National Horse Show. The event remained in Des Moines until 1970. Since then, the ASPC Congress has occurred in several different locations across the country. However, the recent opening of the Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center on the fairgrounds and the historic 65th Shetland Congress provided the perfect opportunity for the ASPC/ASPR Congress to return to its roots. In honor of the historical signiﬁcance of this year’s Congress, special activities occurred throughout the week. A beautiful opening ceremony in the original show pavilion featured a parade of past champions and comments by one of the competition’s original ringmen from 60 years ago. The Iowa Draft Pony Association conducted a special hitch demonstration one afternoon, and the American Show Pony Committee sponsored a thrilling roadster under saddle presentation and a beautiful fancy turnout exhibit. Youth had several fun activities from crafts to bowling to help keep them busy when they weren’t showing. For more information about the ASPC/ASPR National Congress, the American Shetland Pony Club or other programs involving American Shetland Ponies, visit www.shetlandminiature.com.

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Veterinarian with a “Heart of Gold” The American Association of Equine Practitioners commends Dr. Kevin Nelson, the June honoree of the Good Works for Horses Campaign, for showing extraordinary kindness through his service to the Midwest Therapeutic Riding Program. Dr. Nelson, the co-owner of Bristol Veterinary Service in Union Grove, WI, provides low-cost veterinary care for horses at the Midwest Therapeutic Riding Program. Dr. Nelson assists the center in acquiring suitable horses for the program, educates staff and volunteers about equine health care topics, and supports the program through fundraisers. When a young boy who participated in the program was hospitalized for 13 months for cancer treatment, Dr. Nelson was a frequent visitor at the hospital. Dr. Nelson also gave a permanent home to Goodie, a favorite horse in the program and NARHA horse of the year, when she was too sick to stay at the center. After her death, Dr. Nelson built a gravesite under a line of apple trees on his property. He marked the grave with a bronze plaque and fence post. Throughout 2011, the AAEP’s Good Works for Horses Campaign will spotlight AAEP-member practitioners whose volunteer efforts are improving the health and welfare of horses. Nomination forms are currently available at www.aaep.org/ goodworks.htm.

TWHBEA Versatility Show Sets Record The latest edition of the Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders’ and Exhibitors’ Association (TWHBEA) World Versatility show was the largest yet, with a grand total of 502 entries. Held at Miller Coliseum in Murfreesboro, TN, July 22 - 24, 2011, the show featured an array of versatility classes such as reining, dressage, jumping, western riding, barrel racing and trail obstacle, as well as a full

The 2011 Tennesee Walking Horse Breeders’ and Exhibitors’ Association World Versatility show was the largest yet.

complement of ﬂat shod rail classes. A highlight of the weekend was the $2,500 Reining Jackpot, sponsored by Manna Pro and won by Hey Cowboy and Jessica Schultz for the Kuszlyk family of Naples, FL. Double Beam and Jackie Dean of Raleigh, NC, also had a great show as they rode their way to both the Adult Highpoint and Overall Highpoint Awards, leaving Murfreesboro with a brand new Tennessean Deluxe Saddle, compliments of National Bridle Shop. TWHBEA would like to thank all the exhibitors, volunteers, sponsors, spectators and staff members who came together to make this year’s World Versatility Show a record-setting event. Stay tuned for more about this growing show.

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Saddlebred World Loses Longtime ASHA Member Longtime American Saddlebred Horse Association (ASHA) member, Joe Louis Cloud Sr., of Springboro, OH, passed away on Saturday, August 6, peacefully at his home, at the age of 74. Joe Cloud was an avid horse lover and a member of ASHA, the United States Equestrian Federation, and the United Professional Horseman’s Assocation. He was loved by all and will be dearly missed. ■

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Dressage News Save the date for Hilltop Farm’s 20th Anniversary Celebration on Saturday, October 29 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Their 2012 stallion line-up will be showcased along with riding exhibitions, hayrides, refreshments, and a memorable time mingling and celebrating with old and new friends. The newly printed 2012 Stallion Book will be available for every guest, and a lucky winner will receive a free breeding to the stallion of his or her choice, plus there will be other wonderful door prize drawings. If you have any questions, please contact Holly Fisher by emailing holly@hilltopfarminc.com or by calling 410-658-9898 ext. 106.

Americans in Germany CDI Verden in Germany hosted the 2011 FEI World Breeding Championships, and the U.S. was represented in this prestigious event by dressage rider, Jennifer Hoffman. Hoffmann and Florentinus V were eighth in the first qualifying competition for five-year old horses with a score of 8.42. With Ratzinger Z, Hoffmann was tied for eighth in the first qualifying competition six-year old horses with a score of 8.36. Hoffman qualified for the Finals in both the five-and six-year-old divisions, which was a major achievement given the quality of young horses competing in Verden. Hoffman’s own Florentinus V (Florestan x Londonderry) ended up the ninth best five-year-old in the competition. Ratzinger V (Riccione x Pablo) finished 14th in the six-year-old final. Hoffmann had two sixth place finishes in the four-year-old classes as well. Marshal V and Hofmarschall V both impressed the judges in these non-championship classes.

Young Rider Wrap Up The competition at this year’s USDF/ Platinum Performance North American Junior and Young Rider Dressage Championship was stellar, and upon completion

of the event, judge and President of the Young Rider Ground Jury, Linda Zang, praised the competitors for the quality of riding they displayed. The United States brought home three Gold medals, two Silvers, and four Bronze medals in dressage. Canada secured one Gold medal and two Silvers. The Gold medal in the Young Riders Freestyle competition was awarded to Isabelle Leibler and Watson 108 (USA). The pair turned in a brilliant test and received a score of 74.00%. The Individual Silver went to Chase Hickok and Palermo (USA), who received a score of 70.725%. Rounding out the Chase Hickok, a student at Piaffe-Performance Farm, riding Palermo at the 2011 top three and taking USDF/Platinum Performance North American Junior and Young Rider Dressage home the Individual Championships in Lexington, KY. Hickok won the Individual Silver in the Young Bronze were Mack- Rider Freestyle and the Individual Bronze in the Young Rider Team test. inzie Pooley and medal. Monica Houweling and Stentano Jonkara (USA) with (CAN) earned a 67.70% from the judges, a score of 70.004%. which was good enough to take home the In the team competition, the Young Individual Silver medal, and taking home Riders from Region 5 took home the the Individual Bronze medal with a score Gold with a score of 198.104. The Silver of 67.15%, were Julia Burtt and Aaron IV medal was awarded to Team Canada (USA). British Columbia/Quebec, who amassed In the team competition, Region 1 a score of 197.027. The team from Area ran away with the Gold with a score of 8 took home the Bronze with a score of 199.189. The Team Silver was awarded to 196.132. Region 5 with a score of 195.856. Taking In the Junior division, Sarah Loewen home the Bronze was Region 8 with a (CAN) turned in an expressive perforscore of 194.297. mance aboard Ricardo to receive a See complete scores at http://youn69.675% from the judges, which was griders.org/Results.aspx. enough to clinch the Individual Gold

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Dressage at Lexington saw an incredible show for Marydell Farm bred horses. Quinto MF (Quaterback/EM Rising Star MF) won his colt of 2011 class and was Reserve Foal Champion. Diamond Lady MF (Don Principe/Royal Gem) was the Foal Champion. Diamond Girl MF, full sister to Diamond Lady MF, was fourth in a very large, high quality, Maiden Mare class. Duet MF (Don Principe/EM Rotina) won her three-year-old Filly class, was Filly and Young Horse Champion, and went on to be the Grand Champion and Highest Placing Hanoverian of the show. Congratulations!

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If you are superstitious you might credit combined driving champion Chester Weber’s fourth winning weekend in Europe to his team’s “four lucky rabbit’s feet.” Team Weber’s companion mascot, a hefty black rabbit named Kainzi, joined them earlier this summer at Altenfelden as a stable mate to Para to help keep the KWPN gelding calm at competitions. It was love at ﬁrst sniff for Para and Kainzi, and word is that the rabbit may have “four lucky feet.” But it takes more than luck to pull off the clean sweep in the dressage and the safe marathon round that made Team Weber impossible to beat at the Riesenbeck CAI. It does however seem a bit lucky that for the third time in his career Weber won the prestigious German Fahrderby. And as luck would have it, the win at Riesenbeck catapulted Weber into the number one ranked position for the FEI World Cup standings.

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Industry Eventing

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Eventing News Woodburn 1996-2011 Woodburn, owned by Ann Jones and Mardie Faucett, was euthanized after appearing to have suffered major internal bleeding at home, the cause of which is unknown. More information will be available after an autopsy. Woodburn and Phillip Dutton represented the United States at the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, where they contributed to the fourth place effort of the Land Rover U.S. Eventing Team. They ﬁnished 18th individually. The 15-year-old New Zealand Thoroughbred gelding was second at the 2010 Rolex Kentucky CCI4*, 12th in 2009 and 10th in 2008. He was also third at the 2007 Fair Hill International CCI3*. He toyed with some of the biggest cross-country courses in the world, making them look easy. In 2008, he stormed around the track at the Burghley CCI4* and into second place only to be withdrawn with a foot injury before the show jumping.

USEA North American Junior The United States secured four Gold medals and three Silvers during eventing. Canada took home one Silver and four Bronze medals. Devon Brown and Dynamic Image (USA) led the CCI2* from start to finish and secured the Individual Gold after posting a flawless show jumping round to finish on their dressage score of 50.5. Jumping all the way from seventh to take home the Individual Silver medal were Jacob Fletcher and Falcon Splash (USA) with a score of 57.2. Dropping down one position to finish with the Bronze medal were Joelle Baskerville and Malibu (CAN) with a score of 58.4. In the team standings, Area III’s team regained their lead to finish with the Team Gold medal and 168.6 points. The team from Areas V and IX slid to the Silver-medal position with a total of 178.2. Canada remained solidly in third to secure the Bronze

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with a score of 233.2. In the Junior division, Alyssa Phillips and Sundance Bay (USA) had a brilliant and quick round to finish on the score of 52.7, which was enough to clinch the Individual Gold. Overnight leaders, Sable Geisler and Evil Munchkin (CAN), pulled the first rail of a double combination on course, bringing her total to 56.3 and dropping her to the Silver-medal position. Edging up in Bronzemedal position with a speedy clear round were Brook Peckering and Abby Rhode (CAN). In the team competition, Area V led from start to finish and finished the competition with a score 184.4 to clinch the Gold. Holding on to second in the team standings was the team from Area VI, finishing with a score of 205.2 to take home the Silver. Rounding out the top three, the Bronzemedal position was presented to the team from Ontario with a total of 219.8 points. See complete scores at http://youngriders.org/Results.aspx.

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rider combinations in their preparation for the 2012 Olympic Games. The Land Rover High Performance Eventing grants will help offset the expenses related to competing in Europe this fall. Building on last year’s support of the Land Rover U.S Eventing Team, USEF and Land Rover have created a new initiative: the Land Rover Competition and Training Grant Program for Eventing Riders. The following horse/rider combinations will receive $15,000 grants: William Coleman III and James Wildasin’s Twizzel; Phillip Dutton and Bruce Duchossois’ Mighty Nice; Will Faudree and Jennifer Mosing’s Andromaque; Will Faudree and Jennifer Mosing’s Pawlow; Boyd Martin and Neville Bardos Syndicate’s Neville Bardo; Boyd Martin and Henley House Stables’ Remington XXV; Clark Montgomery and Jessica Montgomery, Kathleen Kraft and Holly Becker’s Loughan Glen; and Michael Pollard and Nathalie Pollard and Mieke Hanssens’ Icarus. In addition to the base grants listed above, there are performance incentive grants available as well to all U.S. riders: $10,000 for a top 10% ﬁnish, $5,000 for a top 20% ﬁnish.

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World Equestrian Brands endorsed eventer, Hawley Bennett-Awad, rode Gin N’ Juice to victory at The Event at Rebecca Farms, where an exciting show jumping phase resulted in a close ﬁnish between three pairs. Buck Davidson and Alexandra Slusher, who are both also endorsed by World Equestrian Brands, LLC, ﬁnished close behind Bennett-Awad.

After the exciting announcement about the $250,000 Rebecca Broussard Developing International Rider Grant was made at this spring’s Rolex Kentucky CCI4*, many riders have taken advantage of this amazing opportunity. As part of the Grant program, riders across the nation were also given the opportunity to apply for funding to assist in travel to this year’s prestigious 10th annual Event at Rebecca Farm in July. The following riders received travel checks to help offset their expenses: Martha McDowell, John Michael Durr, Brittany Lunney, Alexa Perkiel, Anna Collier, Alexandra Slusher, Debbie Rosen, Jolie Wentworth, Tamra Smith, and Katie Ruppel. While at the Event at Rebecca Farm, Travel Grant recipients and other capable riders, who were applying for the Developing International Rider grant were interviewed by the some of the Endowment Trust’s grant committee members The following riders were interviewed for the $250,000 Rebecca Broussard Developing International Rider Grant: Alexandra Slusher, Jolie Wentworth, John Michael Durr, Katie Ruppel, Jordan Linstedt, Sara Kozumplik, Sharon White, Allison Springer, Kelly Prather, Barb Crabo, Tamra Smith, Martha McDowell, Heather Gillette, Anna Collier, Brittany Lunney, Kristen Schmolze, and Debbie Rosen. The winner will be announced this December at the USEA Annual Meeting and Convention Want to see YOUR NAME in Eventing News? Send your information and photos to Jenn@equinejournal.com. Visit www.equinejournal.com for the latest eventing news.

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Industry Hunter/Jumper

Hunter/Jumper Determined Success

Florida Teen Wins Daniela Stransky, the 15-yearold equestrian from Stransky’s Mission Farm who champions the children’s charity Step by Step Foundation, piloted her gelding, Ikarus, to the Junior Jumper Best Individual Rider Medal during the ﬁnal weekend of the 2011 FEI America’s Jumping Championships held in Guayaquil, Ecuador, from July 26-31, 2011.

Rebecca Light and After Thought ﬁnished third at the United States Pony Club Nationals.

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King Construction Company sponsored local rider Rebecca Light and her Thoroughbred mare, After Thought, in their bid to win the three-foot division at the Pony Club Nationals in Lexington, KY, in mid-July. Rebecca, 17, is a student at Cedar Crest High School in Lebanon, PA. While still an infant, Rebecca went along for rides with her mother Joan, and she made her horse show debut at the age of three in leadline. She currently rides with the Manada Creek Pony Club, where she helps to mentor the younger riders. She also works part-time in a tack shop to earn money for her mare’s care and show expenses. Rebecca and After Thought (affectionately called Remmy) have been together only a year. Remmy was waiting to be loaded onto a truck headed for the Canadian slaughterhouse when she was rescued. Soon after, she became Rebecca’s new show prospect. Under Rebecca’s care and guidance, and with the help of trainer Gretchen Ober, Remmy has progressed quickly to become half of a very good team. Rebecca and Remmy ﬁnished qualifying for the Nationals at a Maryland regional event in mid-June. Despite the handicap of having her arm in a cast, Rebecca guided Remmy to three clear rounds. The cast came off in time for Kentucky, but Rebecca needed to wear a brace during the Nationals competition. At Nationals, Rebecca and Remmy ﬁnished third out of 90 entries. Congratulations to this team on their determination and success!

Windsor Chooses GGT Windsor Farm of Upperville, VA, has chosen Attwood Equestrian Surfaces (AES) to install GGT Sandblend surface in their 28,880 square foot arena. Windsor specializes in German, Dutch and French bred show jumpers. Windsor is the home of Alexa Lowe-Wiseman, International Grand Prix competitor. Alexa is excited with the choice of AES and GGT surface to bring along her rising star Grand Prix horse “Amicello” purchased last year in Greece, “Heads Up” and several other potentials.

$100 K Derby It was an incredible night for the ﬁnal round of the 2011 $100,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby Finals at the Bluegrass Festival Horse Show. Spectators gathered in the Rolex Stadium at the

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Lillie Keenan and C Coast Z earned the $100,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby Finals Championship at the Bluegrass Festival Horse Show.

Kentucky Horse Park to see who would take home the victory. Junior rider, Lillie Keenan, rode to success with C Coast Z proving to be unbeatable throughout the competition. Scott Stewart and

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Meredith Darst and Enchanted Forest win Grand Pony Hunter Championship at 2011 USEF Pony Finals.

Declaration took home the second-place honors, while Tammy Provost and Carlson earned the third-place award.

The Alltech National Horse Show, 128th Edition, is a weeklong championship event featuring “AA”-rated hunters, open jumpers, junior/amateur jumpers, and the ASPCA Alfred B. Maclay Finals. The event will run November 2-6, 2011, in the Alltech Indoor Arena at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, KY, site of the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games™. For more information, visit www.nhs.org.

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For the third year in a row, For The Laughter claimed the Overall Large Pony Hunter Championship, this time with Meredith Darst in the irons. As the USEF National Hunter Pony Championships, presented by Sallee Horse Vans, came to a close, the Grand Hunter Pony Championship title was awarded to Darst and Enchanted Forest for their efforts in the Medium Pony Hunter division earlier in the week.

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Industry Western

Western News Wounded Warriors Participate in Cutting Horse Classic As a part of Semper Fi Fund’s new Jinx McCain Horsemanship Program for Wounded Warriors, 10 select wounded Marines from the Marine Corps’ Wounded Warrior Regiment participated in the inaugural Wounded Warrior Cutting Horse Classic at the D & M Cattle Company in Nokesville, Virginia the week of July 27. During this weeklong event, riders enhanced their horsemanship skills and were given the opportunity to strengthen themselves in their recoveries, both physically and mentally. The Jinx McCain Horsemanship Program for Wounded Warriors (JMH) is a new facet of the Semper Fi Fund’s Team Semper Fi (TSF). The program will provide horsemanship clinics across the nation to wounded service members and their families. The TSF horsemanship program is dedicated in memory of Col Jinx McCain, USMC. Jinx was a four-time Purple Heart recipient from Iwo Jima, Korea, and Vietnam. While stationed at Camp Pendleton, CA, in the 1960s, Jinx would host trail rides for the amputees from Vietnam. His daughter still works at the Camp Pendleton stables and carries on his legacy. Team Semper Fi is an athletic sports program made up of more than 250 injured service members who compete in athletic events across the country. With their motto “Recovery Through Sport,” Team Semper Fi is a rehabilitative sports program offered by the Semper Fi Fund. For more information on the Semper Fi Fund, visit www.semperﬁfund.org.

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Summer Cutting Spectacular It was a show with big money, top horses, and high scores. The National Cutting Horse Association’s 2011 Summer Cutting Spectacular, presented by Great American Insurance, wrapped up Tim Smith and PRL Ich This. its 18-day run on July 30 at the Will Rogers boys for champion and reserve. Roger Memorial Center. Wagner, Aledo, TX, marked 224.5 points The Summer Cutting Spectacular on Marvine Ranch’s Stylish Martini for includes a derby for four-year-old horses the Summer Cutting Spectacular Derby and a classic challenge for five- and sixChampionship. The mare is out of Doc year-olds. This was the final leg of the Stylish Oak. Triple Crown of Cutting, which began “That mare really felt dialed in,” said with the 2010 Futurity in December. Wagner. “She had one miss that worried It was truly “ladies first” in the finals me a little bit, but she got back in and on Saturday as two mares showed up the

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I’m a Hoot!

Evergreen Farm, LLC is proud to announce that I’m a Hoot, owned and ridden by Tish Bostic from Region 15 in Maidens, VA, has been racking up the ribbons this show season. At Region 15, this very talented pair went Top Five in HA/AA SHUS Select AATR and HA/AA Hunter Pleasure Select Rider AATR. Then at East Coast Championships this pair went for a trifecta and received three championships – HA/AA SHUS AATR, HA/AA SHUS JR Horse, and HA/AA SHUS Select rider! The best part is that this horse is just four! He is a half-Arabian who is by Evergreen Farm’s stallion, KKoi, and out of a paint mare.

Devastating News Tuesday, August 9, 2011, the Arabian community was visited by another cataclys-

mic nightmare when a barn ﬁre struck the Fred Goslin/Gwen Nix farm in Magnolia, TX. The blaze erupted at 6:00 a.m. in the training barn housing 28 show horses. Fourteen horses were lost in the ﬁre, but 14 were rescued by Fred and Jennifer and their children Casey and Crizta. The barn housed nationally decorated horses for people throughout the Southwest area, including several of the family’s children’s horses. Tom McNutt is organizing on-site assistance to help with clean up and to prepare for rebuilding. If you are interested in donating “In-Kind” assistance, contact Tom at 936-756-2724. For those interested in supplying In Kind donations, these may be able to be deducted through the Arabian Horsemen’s Distress Fund. If you would like to make a tax-deductible donation to help the Goslins during this time of crisis, you can log on

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Industry Arabian and other speed classes); the world famous and always popular Halloween Costume Contest; and Games for all ages. Ofﬁciating at this year’s show is USEF “R” Licensed Judge, Janet Olena of Forksville, PA. The dressage division will be adjudicated by USDF “L” Judge, Kris McLaughlin of Kutztown, PA. For more information on the show, please contact Show Manager, Kriss Phelps at 717-475-3047 or email krissphelps@ frontiernet.net.

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Sue Eves has a new arrival at Charming Meadow Farm in Robesonia, PA. Introducing, Amiraj, a bay ﬁlly with star and four socks by three-time Reserve National Champion Mirage V+++// out of Rajima Black by National Champion Sport Horse Stallion Klint Black+++/. This is the 50th foal that Sue has bred, and it looks like this one is going to be another super star!

to www.horsemensdistressfund.com/howyou-can-help/ and make a secure donation online using your credit card, and send an email to mary@trowbridgesltd.com with the receipt and a note to earmark the funds for Fred Goslin and Gwen Nix. Or you can send a check, made out to The Arabian Horsemen’s Distress Fund, to: 236 Henry Sanford Road, Bridgewater, CT 06752.

Friendly Horseman’s Show The Open Fun Show to be held on October 16, 2011 in Denver, PA, at the beautiful Friendly Horseman’s Club Show Grounds offers a variety of classes and is the second show in a high-point series. Proceeds go to the Pennsylvania Arabian Horse Association and the PAHA-South Central District Youth Group. New this year is a whole dressage division offering Intro through Fourth Level. Classes to be offered are: Showmanship and Halter; English and Western Pleasure and Equitation; WalkTrot division (English, Western, Games and Gymkhana); Gymkhana (Barrel Racing

For ﬁrst time in the event’s history, the Adequan/FEI North American Junior & Young Rider Championships presented by Gotham North played host to the North American Young Rider Endurance Championship. In the CEI4* divisions, Team USA took home the Gold medal after accruing a collective ride time of 25 hours, 25 minutes, and 31 seconds. The team was made up of Lindsay Bean and Tektonic, Devan Horn and DJB Sameill, Kyle Gibbon and Missu Koran, and Kelsey Russell and My Wild Irish Gold, who successfully negotiated the 75mile track despite the intense heat and humidity of the Kentucky summer. Also in the CEI4* division, Tektonic received the Best Conditioned Horse Award. In the CEI2* class, the Team Gold medal was awarded to Team USA Northeast A, whose collective ride time totaled 25 hours, 40 minutes, and 57 seconds. Team members included Bean and Tektonic, Gibbon and Missu Koran, Forest Green and LR Amana Tabi, and Steven Hay and Khalil Asam.

The Team Silver was awarded to Team USA Southeast with a collective ride time of 25 hours, 49 minutes, and 19 seconds. Riders included Russell and My Wild Irish Gold, Mallory Capps and Precious Beaunita, Mary Kathryn Clark and DA Al Capone, and Cassandra Roberts and SA Belshazarr. Individually in the CEI2*, the Gold medal was awarded to Sophia Bashir from Team USA Central and Dazed and Amazed, the Silver was presented to Roberts, and the Bronze to Hay. Sir Valient, who represented Colombia in partnership with Camilo Andres-Villa, received the Best Conditioned Horse Award in the CEI2* division. For more information, visit www.youngriders.org. Want to see YOUR NAME in Arabian News? Send your information and photos to Jenn@EquineJournal.com. Visit www.equinejournal.com for the latest Arabian news.

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Morgan News Celebrate the Morgan in Oklahoma City The 2011 Grand National & World Championship Morgan Horse Show® is shaping up to be another monumental event in the show’s 39-year history. More than 1,000 of the world’s finest Morgan horses from across the United States, Canada, and overseas will meet in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, October 8-15, to compete for $250,000-plus in prize money. Since 1973, this show has represented the pinnacle of achievement in the Morgan horse world. For the fifth year in a row, Fred Nava of Kingston, MA, joins as the show’s manager, and this year, C. A. “Tony” Lee of Birmingham, AL, serves in the capacity of show chairman. Competition begins Saturday, October 8, with three shows daily through Saturday, October 15. Show times are 9:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., and 7:00 p.m., daily. Admission is free throughout the week. Plans are taking shape for the annual American Morgan Horse Association (AMHA) Youth Activities, which will take place at the show. Significant changes will be seen in the program this year, including the inception of a new Youth Judging Workshop open to AMHA youth members. This workshop will take the place of the traditional Youth Judging Contest that was open to any youth, college-age and younger. On Friday, October 14, at 8:30 a.m., the Youth Judging Workshop will be held, open to AMHA Youth members with two age divisions and four classes to be judged ringside. Also, part of the youth activities are Educational Tours, which will be held Wednesday, October 12, and Thursday, October 13, at 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m., respectively. In addition to learning more about the Morgan breed and its versatility, tours will provide the opportunity for participants to learn more about careers in the equine industry, meet judges and professional trainers, and get a guided tour of the event, including the competition and behind the scenes in the barn. To receive more information regarding the AMHA Youth Activities, contact Taylor

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Royals at (802) 985-4944 ext. 401, or email taylor@morganhorse.com. For more information and updates on the Morgan Grand National, go to www. morgangrandnational.com.

High-Point Award The Morgan Open High-Point Award, sponsored by AMHA, recognizes the highest scoring Morgan in individual open competitions across the country. Congratulations to the following horses and riders for winning this award. Raynyday Superstition (Lyonhil Quasar x Ragtime Abacadabra) was the high-scoring Morgan at the ESDCTA Memorial Weekend Dressage & CDI3* with rider Lisa Schmidt for owner Deborah Gunset. The event was held May 26-29. Karin Soltau and her bay gelding, CMS North Star (Liberation First Star x Shaker’s Ridelle), took home the tricolor ribbon for highest-scoring Morgan at the KDA Spring Warmup & 25th Annual Dressage Show. The event was May 26-29 at the Kentucky Horse Park. At the Dirty Harness Day event, it was Allen Breyer and his mare, Merriehill Angel Dust (High-Y Black Tie x Merriehill Isabella), winning the high-score Morgan award. The event was held May 29. DSB Black Tie Affair (Jean’s Peperman x R A M Sheeza Lady) was the highest-scor-

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ing Morgan at the Martin Festival Open Horse Show. Owned and ridden by Dede Bushneck, the pair competed against seven other Morgans. The event was held June 1819 in Williamston, NC. Bethesda After Dark (Wyoming Flyhawk x Dreams Kate FD) won the highscore Morgan award at the Mother Lode Circuit Nevada County Fair Horse Show, ridden by Leslie Berndl and owned by Scott Monroe. The event was held June 24-26 at the Nevada County Fairgrounds. At the Wilderville Silver Buckle Series Classic Open Horse Show, it was Rogue’s Skymaster (Flight Commander x Rogue’s Misty Pooh) who took the title of highestscoring Morgan. The chestnut gelding was ridden by Kali Henderson and is owned by Candace Morasch of Saddletime Farm. The event was held July 9-10.

Mint Jacob Travels to Bluegrass Country By Deborah Siegrist www.peppercornmorgans.com The Bluegrass Morgan Classic held its second annual show July 6-9, 2011, at the beautiful Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, KY. Each year, the Kentucky Horse Park receives its visitors by the tens of thousands, but only those who passed through the gates during early July got the special treat of see-

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ing the Morgan horse exhibit, showcasing both the breed’s elegance and versatility. This particular show is the only allMorgan show held in Kentucky. The 2011 Bluegrass Morgan Classic, while well-attended last year with 220 horses, grew to over 260 Morgans this year. The Bluegrass Show Committee did a wonderful job of ensuring the show ran smoothly, and welcomed exhibitors with true Southern hospitality every night. By being at the Kentucky Horse Park, the Bluegrass show allowed the general public to become aware of this special breed of horse. Western division classes were the largest, with the hunter pleasure being a close second. Mint Jacob was invited to perform a couple of demonstrations in classical dressage, as well as la garrocha, during Friday and Saturday evening. Friday night, Mint Jacob performed a classical dressage piece to the song “Heard It Through the Grapevine,” and then Saturday evening, he performed la garrocha to Gipsy Kings’ “Un Amor.” The evening

performances were well attended, and each was followed by a good round of applause.

contest is being held. You have nothing to lose and lots to gain! Below is a list of winners. Congratulations to all! Citrus Cup Regional Senior Division – Winner: Taylor Ekovich, Tampa, FL; Runner-up: Morgan Wright, Conyers, GA Junior Division – Winner: Kate Ramsower, Tampa, FL; Runner-up: Caitlin Ferkile, St. Petersburg, FL Youth With A Morgan Junior Division – Winner: Melissa Monty, Arlington, WA; Runner-up: Natalie Parry, Monroe, WA Missouri Valley Morgan Horse Club Classic Senior Division – Winner: Kate Rawlinson, Lincoln, NE; Runner-up: Thomas Stoysich, Omaha, NE Junior Division – Winner: Catherine Jones, Omaha, NE; Runner-up: Abigail Simmons, Omaha, NE Walk/Trot Division – Winner: Bre Wilkinson, LaVista, NE Mid-A Morgan Show

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Danté of Peppercorn and Regina Ware put in a lot of practice for their guest performance in “The Horse of Kings Theatre.”

Morgan Stallion Heads to Vegas Danté of Peppercorn, the son of Mint Jacob, is moving into the theatrical spotlight in Las Vegas, NV. Danté and his owner and

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trainer, Regina Ware of the Academy of The Dancing Horses, worked hard to perfect their guest performance in “The Horse of Kings Theatre” at the South Point Casino in Las Vegas on September 3, 2011. The opening battle scene had Danté galloping into the arena with smoke bombs and sparklers mounted on Regina’s boots and sword. Then, they were involved in a mounted sword ﬁght under sinister, dark theatrical lighting. The theatrical extravaganza was written and choreographed by Gary and Regina Ware for the PRE Horse Foundation (Pure Spanish Horse) in conjunction with the annually-held National Celebration Horse Show. Gary and Regina Ware were hired to write, organize and cast the presentation because of their many years of performing in this type of show. Though they have performed many times in such shows, this was their ﬁrst time to do the production and to direct an entertainment show of their own. Want to see YOUR NAME in Morgan News? Send your information and photos to editorial@equinejournal.com. Visit www.equinejournal.com for the latest Morgan news.

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Quarter Horse News Heather Smith found her dream horse after 30 years of waiting!

Big News Would Ya Sleep Withme and Tara Anderson won All Age Open Hunter Under Saddle at Candy Apple Classic. “Woody” is a two-year-old by Too Sleepy To Zip and owned by Brian Ale. Woody will be shown in the Congress two-yearold hunter under saddle futurity and Southern Belle by Tara Anderson. Millie Anderson and Red Faced Rosie were high point small fry champions in the showmanship, western pleasure, and hunter under saddle at the Candy Apple Classic and Erie County Fair in Hamburg, NY. Millie Anderson will be showing Congress champion and two-time reserve congress champion in the Congress small fry horsemanship on Radical Roddin Zippo.

Novice Championships Novice exhibitors, if you live in Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada or Utah, make plans to be in Rancho Murieta, CA, on October 14 for the 2011 EMO Paciﬁc Coast Quarter Horse Association Novice Championships! Held for the ﬁrst time in 2010, the PCQHA Novice Championship Show resulted in a good turnout of Novice youth and Novice amateur exhibitors. This year, the show will be open to exhibitors in four other states comprising the region (Arizona, Nevada, Hawaii and Utah) with each state setting its own qualifying criteria. Additionally, the top three placings in the Novice classes at the AQHA Region Seven Championship August 1821 in Salina, UT, received an invitation to the 2011 PCQHA Novice Championship Show.

Shootout Round AQHA will continue with the current practice that the top 15 exhibitors in a

world show class, plus ties, automatically advance to the finals. However, in individually scored classes with more than 80 entries, a new policy will allow the following: the next 15 exhibitors (plus ties) will advance to a “shootout round,” with the top five exhibitors from that shootout round also advancing to the finals. This is a second chance – or a “do over” – for the second group of 15 exhibitors. Ties will be broken by AQHA’s normal tie-breaking system to ensure that no more than five advance to the finals out of the shootout round to keep the finals manageable. At the 2011 Built Ford Tough AQHYA World Championship Show on August 513, the shootout rounds will be applied to the trail, western riding and reining classes. In classes where the exhibitor is being judged (horsemanship, showmanship, equitation on the flat and equitation over fences) and in which there are more than 100 entries, the class was be split in half and the top 15 exhibitors out of each section came back for a semi-finals round.

Intermediate Champions This year, AQHA will recognize the top three Intermediate exhibitors in each class at all four of its world championship shows. “Recognizing the Intermediate exhibitor is a way to shine the spotlight on exhibitors who have worked hard to qualify for our world shows and are tough competitors at our world shows year after year, but don’t make it into the top 10,” says AQHA President Peter J. Cofrancesco III.

Waiting 30 Years Heather Smith of Atlanta, GA, shared her heart-warming story with us. “I waited 30 years for this horse! I’ve ridden horses my entire life, always choosing to lease, or picking up rides for friends and trainers with more horses than time. When we ﬁnally made the decision to purchase one of our own, most of our focus was in choosing a mount that would be a good, safe horse for our novice 10-year-old daughter, while still being advanced enough for me. We found a

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Jann O’Leary Costa and her gelding, Honky Tonk Ways, carry the ﬂag at the Reading Horse World Expo. Jann and her husband, Johnny Costa, run JC Cutting Horses in Boyertown, PA, where he trains horse for NCHA competition.

a wonderful little Paint mare to ﬁt the bill and brought her home. A few months later, I made a comment to my trainer that, while I loved our little Paint mare, she was a much better ﬁt for my daughter than she was for me, and although I wasn’t necessarily looking to purchase a new horse for myself, if one “fell in my lap” I certainly wouldn’t turn it away. In an amazing turn of events, three days later my trainer received a call about a horse that was in need of a new home, and quickly. The horse had been very well cared for physically, but her attitude had soured and she came with some baggage that we’d have to work through. While I knew there would be chal-

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Rhode Island Arabian Horse Association Varian bred, Savoy Shaman V was awarded Grand Champion Arabian Stallion at both the 2011 Hudson Valley Show and the Arabian Horse Club of Connecticut shows in Springﬁeld, MA. RI Arabian Horse Association owner’s Anne and Bob Cardoza would like to extend their thanks to Kevin Dwyer of Dwyer Equine, LLC in Foster, RI, for training and showing him to this achievement. Submitted by Anne Cardoza

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Ohio Arabian & All Breed Trail Society I actually have ride news this month! For those of you who didn’t attend, we got somewhat lucky at Celebration and Oak Openings. The days were hot, but the mornings actually rather cool, which was a nice respite from the excessive heat the summer seemed intent on throwing at us. Both rides went well, though attendance was down. I don’t know whether it is economy, lack of conditioning time, weather, or a combination of that and other factors, but ride attendance has been light the last few years. This is especially true of our CTRs. The BoD welcomes suggestions on groups with whom we can network to increase our membership. If you know of a group who might be interested, let them know that we’re glad to talk to other organizations about our sports. If you know of 4H, OHC, saddle clubs or any other organizations that might like to know how we do things, we’ll be happy to arrange something Now for ride results! 214, Equine Journal, October 2011

Celebration 50-Mile: Junior: 1) Paige Underwood; 2) Shelby Moucha Lightweight: 1) Amy Yatsko; 2) Becky McCarty; 3) Melissa Wagoner Middleweight: 1) Mary Mast; 2) Danusia Casteel; 3) Leah Palestrant; 4) Denise Hayes; 5) Rebecca Hayes Heavyweight: 1) Janet Kirkpatrick Miles Only: Vivian Stefanchik Best Arab: Leah Palestrant; Best Half Arab: Mary Mast; Best of the Rest and Best Barefoot Horse: Danusia Casteel Grand Champion: Mary Mast; Reserve Champion: Amy Yatsko Celebration 25-Mile: Junior: 1) Paige Farren; 2) Kitra Casteel Lightweight: 1) Barb Kasmarek; 2) Rebecca Franks; 3) Kelly Moucha Middleweight: 1) Jennifer Wilkes; 2) Molly Eastwood; 3) Kim Andrea Heavyweight: 1) Denise Connelly; 2) Carolyn Sullivan; 3) Ashley Weaver; 4) Steve Stoffer; 4) Curt Kollert Best Arab: Barb Kasmarek Best Half Arab: Denise Connelly Best Paint: Kitra Casteel Best of the Rest: Jennifer Wilkes

Janet Kirkpatrick and Booker.

Best Barefoot Horse: Jr., Paige Farren; Jr., Kim Andrea Grand Champion: Denise Connelly; Reserve Champion: Jennifer Wilkes Celebration 15-Mile: Junior: 1) McKenzie Moran (also Best Half-Arab); 2) Ashley Weaver ( also Best of the Rest); 3) Ciara Jira (also Best Arab); 4) Chris Stein; 5) Hannah Stein; 6) Ashleigh Wells; 7) Tessa Pipcak; 8) Catherine Gild; 9) Ciara Hottle Division One: 1) Jenn Suggett; 2) Kathy Tomkins; 3) Karla Underwood; 4)

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Teresa Searcy and Nitetime Jamborree+/.

Becky McCarty and Wineglass Dominus+.

Jennie McFarland; 5) Michelle Wells; 6) Michelle Gild; 7) Noelle Snyder Division Two; 1) Pattie Cerano; 2) Jennifer Moran (also Best Walker); 3) David Boryk; 4) Katie Tomkins; 5) Tim Stein; 6) Althea Boryk; 7) Cindi Corey; 8) Sumona Routh Miles Only: Lorelei Heineman, Rosemary Morgan, Mike Andrea, Ron Latorre

Grand Champion: McKenzie Moran; Reserve Champion: Pattie Cerant Oak Openings 50-Mile: Lightweight: 1) Becky McCarty; 2) Teresa Searcy; 3) Kim Andrea; 4) Denise Tudor-Hayes Heavyweight: 1) Ken Wright; 2) Janet Kirkpatrick; 3) Sandra Wright Best Arab: Ken Wright; Best Part Arab: Becky McCarty Grand Champion: Becky McCarty; Reserve Champion: Teresa Searcy Oak Openings 25-Mile: Lightweight: 1) Denise Connelly; Heavyweight: 1) Lynn Sroufe Best Arab: Lynn Sroufe; Best Part Arab: Denise Connelly

Grand Champion: Denise Connelly; Reserve Champion: Lynn Sroufe Oak Openings 25 Miles Only: Jan See; Noelle Snyder Oak Openings 12 Mile Novice: 1) Anjennette Brown (also Best Arab); 2) Sandy Kogler (also Best Paso Fino)3) Kristin Miller; 4) Bobbie Schelkon Miles Only: Carolyn Sullivan Oak Openings this year was dedicated to Marybelle Cooper, who started the ride 34 years ago and lost her battle with cancer earlier this year. Great T-shirts that say so, and if you missed your chance to get one this year, they will be used for completion next year as well. It’s the 35th anniversary so I want to see everyone there! You can see what I mean about ride attendance. Ideas, anyone? We know we have a great sport, and we love to share it, but sometimes the word doesn’t get out to the very people who would enjoy it with us. Granted, the economy doesn’t help, but I know there are people out there looking for just such an activity, and we have to ﬁnd a way to reach them. That’s it for this month. I keep forgetting my camera, but thanks to an I-phone I do at least have a few photos from Oak Openings to share. Submitted by Mickie Newnam

Dressage

Flatlanders Dressage And Combined Training Association Flatlanders Dressage And Combined Training Camp 2011 Flatlanders had a wonderful dressage camp this year at the Western Farm in Findlay. What a super facility for camp this is with two lovely arenas for us to use. We had two outstanding instructors, Janet Harms and Jane Kelly who worked with the riders privately in the morning and in semiprivates in the afternoon. Everyone had two

days with each instructor to give them an opportunity to get lots of help. It was a great learning experience and a lot of fun to see how people were progressing with their horses. We were lucky to have a whole range of ages that came to camp along with a wide variety of horses, which made it very interesting to see the various lessons. I am sure we will all have lots of new things to work on with our horses over the next few months and different exercises to try out. One afternoon Janet set up poles and cavelletti for us, both horses and riders enjoyed the exercises and feel you got as the horses stepped over them. It is so nice to have a ground person when you are doing these exercises. Jane gave us a talk on Dressage Geometry that kept our brains working and

Jenn at camp.

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Dressage also gave us off horse exercises to help our overall riding ﬁtness, trying some of these was challenging to say the least. Janet organized some of her summer students to give mounted demonstrations on different levels and how riding position can help or hinder the horses. They had a lovely selection of horses from the Findlay University English Campus and we all had a great time watching them all.

Eating out in the evening was part of the social side of camp and we had a nice variety of restaurants throughout the week. Camp was wrapped up with a pizza party in the barn before we all left for home with our horses, tired but happy with new tools and exercises to work on during the summer. Submitted by Pat Boutwell

Sydney & Janet.

Driving

Black Swamp Driving Club Happy Fall Black Swampers! Can you believe it? This year is going by fast, and you know what? We still are driving! We have drives coming up and our annual banquet. Here is a list of the drives yet to come: October 4-9 - National Drive at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, KY. October 8 - Hites’ Homestead Drive, Kenton, OH. October 16 - Parker Bridge, Upper Sandusky, OH. November 5 - Maumee Bay State Park Drive, Oregon, OH. November 12 - Annual Banquet, Plaza Inn, Mt.Victory, OH. December 17 - Christmas at the Farm, Kenton, OH. As you can see there are a lot of activities still in store for the club. Here are the details for The Gillﬁllans drive, October 8 - Hites’ Homestead Drive, Kenton, OH. We are planning on meeting sometime after 1:00 p.m. with a potluck at 4:00. The meat will be furnished so please bring 216, Equine Journal, October 2011

some other goodies for the potluck. We will be eating at the log cabin. Those arriving at 1:00 can either hitch and drive or you can pick pumpkins in the pumpkin patch at the Hites Farm until the potluck. We are planning an evening drive if its not too late. Here is the address for the Hites Farm, 8980 Twp. Rd. 189 Kenton, OH. Directions: State Rt 68 to the Hi-Road Drive-In theatre (about four-miles North of Kenton) turn East on County Rd. 90, Co. Rd. 189 is located about 5 roads on the right, signs will be posted. Turn right on 189 about 1 1/2 half miles the farm is on the left. From St. Rt 67 East of Kenton about four-miles is County Rd. 189. Turn North about 1 1/2 miles, the homestead is on the right. If you have questions give Connie or Gary a call at 567-674-0151. Julie Emmons has sent some information on their drive, October 16 - Parker Bridge, Upper Sandusky, OH. This beautifully cared for covered bridge built in 1873 over the Sandusky River will certainly make for a great Fall drive in Upper Sandusky. The drive is approximately 5 miles. Pot luck is at 12:00. Porta potty on site. Directions: US 23 to OH 53 exit and go right to Rt 67 and turn right. At the brown Parker Bridge sign, (TH37) turn left and go to TH40 (1st road to the right), covered bridge parking is on the right in the big ﬁeld. Watch for BSDC signs. Contact Julie Emmons: 740-361-3885. You won’t want to miss these drives, they sound great!! One drive is at a log cabin and the other is at a covered bridge,

it’s great we have different drives like these, out of the ordinary, makes the drives more interesting. Our Annual Banquet will be November 12 at the Plaza Inn, in Mt. Victory, OH. The restaurant is located on St. Rt. 31 South of Kenton, OH. We are having the full buffet including the salad bar, full hot bar which has carved Roast Beef, Ham, Chicken, and one other meat, all the sides to go with the it, and a full dessert bar! and your drink is included too. The food is great! So please plan to attend, always a great time. Please watch your BSDC Newsletter for more details and reservation form. If you have any questions please contact Roger at 740-251-7193. Also, if you are interested in being on the Board of Directors, please let us know so your name can be added to the ballot. There are several positions open, two threeyear terms and one one-year term. This has been a great year so far! More to come, so please come and join us! There is “always” an open invitation for those interested in the club, and for the members, please come and support the drives. A lot of work and effort goes into making them successful. This is all I have for this month. If anyone has information to put in the article, please email Roger Higgins Jr. at higgy122@ msn.com or contact number is 740-2517193. Until next month, Enjoy! Submitted by Roger Higgins Jr. Reporter

Driving

New England Region Carriage Association of America

Peter von Halem on top

Climb To The Top

On July 17, 2011 The Mt. Washington Auto Road returned to being The Mt. Washington Carriage Road for the day. The road was closed to all traffic except equine. There were 27 horseback riders and five carriages from as far away as Fleetwood, PA. There were two NERCAA members, Peter von Halem from Bozrah, CT. with his unicorn of Hackney / Clydes and myself from Jaffrey, NH, with a pair of American Warmblood Hackney / Quarter Horse crosses. The other three turnouts consisted of Stephen Burkholder and Judy Paisley from Fleetwood, PA with a four of draft crosses, Rick and Connie Moses from Gilford, NH, with a pair of Percheron / Arabian crosses and Michael Ward from Stonington, CT, with a four of Shires. The event was announced in January to give interested people time to condition their horses. This trip was 7.6 miles with an average grade of 12% with one section at 23%. Comments on conditioning ranged from two and a half years to “if you use your horses regularly they will be fine”. For a saddle animal I would agree that one in regular use would have done well. I felt that a carriage horse would be handling a heavier load and not be as flexible on ways to stand when resting. My horses are 20 and 21 yrs. old so I decided to take conditioning seriously. They had some condition on them thanks to the occasional sleighing done through the winter. We did a fairly intense three-month program on a 10 pass mt. wagon carrying two to four people most of the time. For this excursion they were hitched to a very light piano box buggy with just two on board.

“We made it partner!”

Best to stay on the road!

The start of the climb was quite warm and humid and for the first mile and a half I was becoming worried that it was going to be too much for the horses. When we got to the two-mile water stop, where they wouldn’t drink, we just poured a couple buckets of water over each one. This seemed to be just what they needed as they cooled off and by the three-mile check, where the breeze was picking up, they had stopped sweating entirely. By the five-mile check the wind was over 20 mph. and it was getting quite cool. This is where unfastened hats came off and jackets started going on. Before we reached the top we were encountering 30 mph winds gusting to 40 mph. That wind combined with the terrain made it quite exhilarating. At about the six and a half mile point, when we saw the Cog Railway I could swear I heard the horses muttering something about how that was the way they wanted to come next time. Good thing they didn’t know that the steepest was yet to come. The final tug to the top is the 23% grade. Over four hours after leaving the base we were at the top where we were able to unhitch, get the horses necks washed

Water stop, wind chill about 30 degrees

down and let them drink and eat some hay. Being the last carriage to summit we only had about 20 minutes before we needed to get headed back down due to poor weather headed our way. Driving ﬁrst time horses on that road with possible 20foot visibility was nothing I cared to try. The trip down took two hours and seemed to go easy on the horses. Seeing as my vehicle didn’t have breaks I had rigged a skid shoe to put under a wheel. This, along with my son, Alfred, standing on the spare shoe which was tied to the rear axel, took most of the load off the horses. In fact when we got to the bottom the old boys thought they should trot across the ﬁeld to the trailer. The preparation for and the execution of this trip made for a fun and memorable occasion not to be soon forgotten. Submitted by Lee A. Sawyer, President

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Fjord

Northeast Fjord Horse Association The sun was shining, birds chirping, and horses munching as the camping crew ran around gathering the last few items needed for their four-day camping trip with their equine friends. Fjords Anita, Sophie, and Frits along with their other friends Emmy and Carbon were going to spend four days with their owners sleeping in and exploring the wooded park of Myles Standish State Forest. The four days would consist of portable paddocks, sleeping under the stars (for the horses anyway), swimming for both horses and humans, food, laughs, and great quality time spent in the saddle with friends and in nature. Myles Standish State Park spans across the towns of Plymouth and S. Carver, MA. It is the largest owned public recreation park in Southeastern MA. It has 35 miles of marked designated equestrian trails, 16 ponds, and a 37 site loop designated to horse camping only. The host family is on site during the weekends and are very well educated and informative about the park and its trails and hospitable for anyone new to the park or horse camping itself. If you’ve forgotten something, which happens, they’ll have it or chances are one of your neighbors will too! Day one at the park consisted of setting up camp and getting the horses settled. We started with the portable electric paddocks, that worked thankfully, as we all know how green the grass is on the other side especially for the Fjords. By the time camp was set up it was time for dinner so we let the horses settle in for the night and get acclimated to the woods as we ate some delicious chicken quesadillas cooked by the marvelous Sheri Bankert and turned into bed ourselves. 218, Equine Journal, October 2011

Anita, Carbon and Frits in their paddocks.

Madison and Michelle Moynihan and Sheri and Megan Bankert on their way into the woods.

Frits and our view down the trail.

Morning arrived early as my dear Frits got a bit frisky and was “fighting” with his neighbor Carbon. So out of the truck I leaped, pajamas and all, to reposition electric fences and provide some food deterrents. The adult members of the group were up early to drink their morning coffee while the younguns were still fast asleep. We took care of that with a bit of coaxing, breakfast on the fire, and the excitement of what ride was to come with our horsey friends. After breakfast we packed our saddle bags with all we would need, tacked our horses up, and began on our exploration into the vast woods of Myles Standish State Park. This was the first camping trip for some of the horses and first of the year for all so the excitement in the beginning was great but they all quickly settled in to enjoy the great outdoors. The day consisted of some work on the trails, fun, stories, wild animal signs, swimming with the horses, and beautiful scenery. All in all, five hours in the saddle was good for us so our day ended there and we settle back down into camp for the evening. The next morning was a bit hot so we decided to do an early morning ride then

an evening ride as to leave the hottest part of the day in the pond for us and in the shade for the horses. The morning ride was short and relaxing. Two of the riders saw a deer! We spent the rest of the day in the pond until later in the afternoon. Refreshed and ready to go again we went out for an evening ride. What a great time we had. It was ﬁlled with races, videos, photos, fun, and a beautiful sunset to top it all off. It was a bummer that the following day was our last. It’s no fun to pack back up, but every good thing needs to come to an end. Morning arrived and we were up and packing quickly as we wanted to get one last ride in before we had to be out of the park. We hustled to get everything in and ready that way when we returned we just loaded into the trailers and were off. We didn’t have a lot of time so we stayed close and explored a bit off the beaten path and found a beautiful forest trail with tall pines. It was nice and cool as it was completely shaded from the hot sun. What a great way to end a fabulous camping trip. We can’t wait to do it again. If you have a Fjord story to share please send it to Spookus3@aol.com. Until next time, Happy Fjording! Submitted by Angela Young

Friesian

American Friesian Association Overview of the American Friesian Association Thanks to a dedicated group of individuals who love the Friesian horse, the American Friesian Association has been formed. The American Friesian Association (AFA) was organized to preserve and promote the purebred Friesian horse in America, to promote the Friesian Derivative horse in America, and to serve the owners of these horses. The AFA is committed to the breed standard of the purebred Friesian horse, as interpreted from the Friesch Paarden Stamboek (FPS) with regard to the needs of American owners for a healthy, sound horse suitable for performance in the current equestrian world. Our goal is to maintain the beauty and uniqueness of the Friesian horse, as it has been known throughout history. The AFA is also committed to high standards of quality, integrity, honesty, and fairness for all horses and members. The founders recognized the evergrowing demand for an American-based registry for the Friesian. The AFA wishes to register purebred and partbred Friesians while providing equal and fair representation for all horses and owners while maintaining the quality and integrity of the breed. The AFA was born out of a need for an American registry with American rules. A registry was needed for American owners who have felt like they deserved a registry that they believed in, one that did not feel so distant and out of reach. There was a need for a registry whose interest lies in promoting the American bred and owned horses, offering them attainable goals, and allowing for equality for all purebred Friesians. The AFA is also committed to embracing the Friesian Warmblood (Friesian cross) and giving those horses and owners

an association that is everything to them as it is to the purebred horses and owners. Mirrored benefits such as registration, breed inspection, awards, and more will all be available to the Friesian Warmblood. The AFA will honor horses of quality through breed inspections and predicate levels, and we have built these standards into our rules. The AFA will view all purebred registered Friesians as equals, offering the ability to earn predicates and status to all horses based on their individual quality and ability. Inspections will be done using a “blind judging” system, meaning that the horse’s pedigree, owner, trainer, and other information will not be disclosed to the judge(s) prior to their being judged and receiving their scores. For those owners who wish to breed their horses, AFA will offer pedigree information, inspection results, and performance scores to empower owners to make wise breeding decisions. The AFA understands that many purebred Friesian owners may not feel comfortable immediately switching over to a new American registry, and with the foreign based registries not allowing dual registration, the recording option has been developed by the AFA as a good way for owners to “try out” the AFA without putting their original registry affiliation in danger. In this way, the Recorded horses may participate in AFA inspections and other functions. Their offspring may be AFA registered. This gives the owner a chance to learn more about the AFA, see where the AFA is going, and decide if they want to continue with membership and registering horses. Recorded horses may at any time be upgraded to Registered horses, keeping all titles and predicates earned from the foreign registry and/or any AFA inspections. Additionally, the AFA meets the requirements of IFSHA (International Friesian Show Horse Association) by microchipping and DNA testing our horses as a means of positive identification, so that all our registered horses may participate in the IFSHA and USEF (United States Equestrian Federation) recognized Friesian shows. The AFA is also recognized by the USDF (United States Dressage Federation) as a breed registry so our members and

their horses may participate in the USDF Breed Year End Awards. Here are just a few highlights you can look forward to with the AFA: • Sensible breeding practices – AFA will register all Purebred Friesians equally. • Opportunity to belong to a registry that wants to hear your voice and concerns. • Inspections with licensed American Judges and Blind Judging for all horses, Purebred and Derivatives alike. • Emphasis on breed type, movement, and conformation, with athletic talent and ability also considered important. • All honors/status/predicates earned by your horse from the foreign registries will be honored by AFA. No removal of earned status/predicates. Once earned, always respected and held. • AFA Status/Predicate Level earnings. • AFA Supreme Sire or Supreme Dam awards. • AFA Friesian Fun Riding and Driving Log Program. • AFA Year End Awards for many competition and promotion categories. • AFA Lifetime Cumulative Awards for individual performance as well as for production of quality performance offspring. • Timely response to member inquiries, requests, Registration Documentation, Transfer of Ownership, etc. • A place for the Friesian Warmblood (cross) complete with mirrored beneﬁts of a purebred. • Recording of horses belonging to foreign registries, whose owners are not yet ready to give up registration within those registries, allowing participation in AFA inspections, as well as allowing the owners to “try on” the AFA. • Tracking of Bloodlines, Inspection Scores, and Performance records. • A forum for having fun and enjoying our Friesian or Friesian Derivative. Please check out the AFA at our website www.americanfriesianassocation. com or email info@americanfriesianassocation.com or call 912-462-6330 and ask for Button Lee for more information. Submitted by Button Lee

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Friesian

International Friesian Horse Show Association 2011 IFSHA World and Grand National Championship Horse Show Virginia Horse Center, Lexington, VA, October 5-9. The IFSHA Friesian World Show will return this year to the East Coast and will for the second time in its history be held at the Virginia Horse Center in Lexington. Hundreds of classes will fill the five days of competition, beginning with Dressage on Wednesday judged by Virginian, the honorable Elizabeth Lewis of Keswick. In addition to classes from Intro through Grand Prix, IFSHA is proud to introduce Western Dressage to the schedule this uear as one of the Recognized Breed Affiliates of the newly formed Western Dressage Association. Judging the Halter and Performance divisions throughout the week will be a Dream Team of USEF Ladies; the honorable, Sue Burkman, Los Alomos, CA, Nancy Troutman, Salem, VA, and Judith Warner of Asheville, NC. This panel of three judges will rotate duties as call judge during the show depending on their specialties and fields of expertise. Joining the talented trio in rotation on the Carriage Driving classes will be the honorable ADS Judge Mickey Bowen of Unionville, PA. An open carriage driving division has been added to the show this year to take advantage of our judge’s skills and encourage local whips to join the fun. USEF Steward, Shirley Nowak and Dressage Technical Delegate Janice Enneking will be available for exhibitors’ questions. Master of Ceremonies, Doug Shane of Penrose, CO, will add his golden voice and library of music to assure a festive mood to the event. The management team of Gareth Selwood and Nancy Nathanson will once again run the show with their usual flair and are excited to announce that this year the IFSHA Board of Directors has chosen “The Yellow Ribbon Fund” as the official 220, Equine Journal, October 2011

charity to benefit from this years Horse Show. (www.yellowribbonfund.org). The Yellow Ribbon Fund was founded in 2005 to help injured service members and their families who are recuperating at Walter reed Army Medical Center and The Navy Medical Center. A very special “Yellow Ribbon” Championship class will be held during the horse show on Saturday night with all entry fees collected from that class donated to the Yellow Ribbon Fund in the name of the winner of that class! It will be sure to be a highlight of the show. Board Member and East Coast Trainer Bruce Griffin is helping to organize a very special training event during this years show called the North American Trainers Challenge. For more information and rules please contact Bruce at griffinsporthorses@gmail.com Vendor, Advertising and Sponsorship opportunities are now available through the IFSHA Offices at 805 448 3027 and

262 325 0283 or thepark@hwy246.net and selwoodp@idcnet.com. The Show Program will once again be produced by Rahn Greimann at Horse Digests.507 525 0513 Rahn@horsedigests.com

Cornerstone Horsemanship Announces the North American Trainers Challenge hosted by the IFSHA Cornerstone Horsemanship and the International Friesian Show Horse Association are pleased to announce the ﬁrst-ever IFSHA North American Trainers Challenge, a brand new showcase event at this year’s World and Grand National Championship Horse Show, held at the Virginia Horse Center in Lexington October 5-9. The event, sponsored by Cornerstone Horsemanship and the IFSHA, will feature three women trainers from the east coast demonstrating their skills as they work with unstarted Friesian horses over a four day period. This Challenge will be the ﬁrst of what is planned to be an annual event at the IFSHA show. All three trainers are current or former interns of Cornerstone

Friesian Alex grew up in Luray, VA. She apprenticed for a year at Miracle Mountain Ranch in Pennsylvania and then an additional year with Cornerstone Horsemanship. Though she started riding at a Hunter/Jumper stable, her emphasis has now become Ranch Versatility events. Since joining the American Ranch Horse Association two years ago, she has taken several two year olds to top ﬁve and top ten placings at their World Show. From Oxford, ME, Natasha attended Morrisville State College in New York, graduating with an Associate degree in Equine Science & Management, and a Bachelor degree in Equine Breaking & Training. Though her beginnings were in

dressage, she has expanded to include gymkhana and ranch horse competitions. She recently placed in the top ﬁve in the American Ranch Horse Association World Show two-year old Ranch Riding class with her own horse that she started this spring. For more information about the Trainers Challenge, please contact Charles or Michele Pellham at 540292-5213. For more information about the IFSHA World and Grand National Championship Horse Show, contact Nancy Nathanson at 805-448-3027 or online at www.IFSHAworld.com.

2011 NEFHC Classic Sizzler

Hilbrand - winner of the Waling fan de Stateheide Challenge Cup and the Bronsonn Versatility Award ridden by Danielle Barasso and owned by Scott and Debbie Thomas.

Jorrit - winner of the Jorrit fan de Kromme Jelte Challenge Cup for Friesian Saddle Seat Pleasure - ridden by Ethel Nye and owned bt Delia Fox.

The annual NEFHC Classic Horse Show was certainly a sizzler this year with temps in the triple digits at some points during the weekend of July 22 – 24, 2011. We sold out on stalls and the class counts were great. The NEFHC Classic Dressage show sponsored by Belmed on Sunday was a record breaker also. With more than 50 rides in the 12 levels offered we were very busy all day. The Saturday night spectacular started out with a lovely accapella rendition of the national Anthem performed by Anita Gildea of Auburn, NH and our nation’s colors were presented by Ethel Nye aboard the NEFHC Horse of the Year, Macht of the Manor. With our new format we are now fortunate to have two nights of excitement and the newly added Open Liberty added to the fun and festive atmosphere. From Percheron to Miniature

they all performed to the delight of the crowd. It seems that the inaugural class was well received and destined to become a staple at the show. The much-coveted perpetual trophy winners are as follows: Glenaught Colonel Champion of Champions for Friesian Halter – Thijs, owned by Delia Fox. Iron Gate Farm Challenge Trophy for Friesian Liberty – Thijs, owned by Delia Fox. Meinsje R Challenge Trophy for Friesian Western Pleasure – Zizka, owned by Michele Loulakis Jorrit fan de Kromme Jelte Challenge Trophy for Friesian Saddleseat Pleasure – Jorrit, owned by Delia Fox Waling fan de Stateheide Challenge Cup for Friesian Hunter Pleasure

Horsemanship and have demonstrated their ability to start young horses. These promising young trainers are: Samantha Kelley, Alex Tucker, and Natasha Cole. Samantha is from Granville Summit, PA. Raised on a dairy farm, she has owned and shown horses all her life. She was very successful in showing as a member of 4-H, earning three State Championships. To further her knowledge, Samantha accepted the opportunity to become an intern with Cornerstone Horsemanship in 2008. During her internship, she won the 2009 ARHA World Champion Youth Ranch Cutting title on a Cornerstone trained mare.

Northeast Friesian Horse Club

Submitted by Gareth Selwood

Sjoecke and Diedrick - winners of the Alfons V. Memorial Challenge Trophy for Friesian Show Pleasure Driving, Bob Labie owner and whip.

– Hilbrand, owned by Scott and Deb Thomas High Point Versatility Bronsonn Memorial Trophy - Hilbrand, owned by Scott & Deb Thomas The Alfons V. Memorial Challenge October 2011, Equine Journal, 221

Friesian Trophy for Friesian Show Pleasure Driving – Sjoeck & Diedrick – owned by Bob Labrie The high point standings were not tallied as of late Saturday night so many people left prior to the ﬁnal announcements on Sunday. The High Point Champions and reserve are as follows: High Point Friesian – Rhoherrin – Jen Grady Reserve – Master FH – Michelle Cravenho High Point Friesian Driving – Sjoeke FOM & Diederik F – Bob Labrie ReserveMitsouko – William Piazza High Point Open Pleasure – Anne Wiske T. – Sandra Ierardi Reserve-My Cruise Ship – Monica Southwick High Point Jr. Exhibitor – Bouke H. – Alexis Ierardi Reserve-Rampaige- Amanda Bagley High Point Walk Trot Juniors 17 & Under - Jort – Brandon Marvelle Reserve – Nakia- Rachel Chastney High Point Walk Trot Seniors 18 & Over – Sheza Sensational Cookie-Melissa Ferucci Reserve- Pagework Stage StarLesley Wendt High Score Dressage- Mathijs Friesians of Majesty – Bob Labrie 76.25% Please contact me if you did not receive your high point ribbon and I will

Zizka - winner of the Meinsje R. Challenge Trophy for Friesian Western Pleasure - Michelle Loulakis, rider and owner.

Thijs - winner of the Glenaught Colonel Champion of Champions Trophy for Friesian in Hand and the Iron Gate Farm Challenge Trophy for Liberty, owned by Delia Fox.

mail it out to you. The rafﬂe for the Brazilian Cherry Café set with the custom Friesian etched glass top donated by Manely Friesian Farm and the Byers family was won by member Anna de Boer of Vermont. Enjoy the beautiful set Anna and family!

I would like to thank all the sponsors especially platinum sponsors Friesians of Tranquility and the Ierardi family along with Belmed for sponsoring the whole day of dressage, the FEA and Seagail Friesians for their gold sponsorships, Manely Friesian Farm and the Byers family and all the advertisers in the prize list and the list goes on and on. We certainly hope to see you all at the Friesian World Show to be held in Lexington, VA in October. I hope it is cooler! Submitted by Pam Moriarty

Gypsy

Gypsy Vanner Horse Society This month’s GVHS Afﬁliate News has a few exciting things to share with our members. On August 20-21 in Nashville, TN, a dedicated group of GVHS members met for a ﬁrst. This was an invitational meeting to have any and all GVHS members come together for a “Think Tank” meeting. Such a format would give inter222, Equine Journal, October 2011

ested members a face to face opportunity to discuss the current issues facing the breed and to give serious thought to its future. Everyone would have the opportunity to share their ideas and suggestions to help move their chosen registry forward with appropriate efforts to continue to build and preserve and promote the Gypsy Vanner Horse. The Gypsy Vanner Horse Society founded in 1996 has grown the breed and built an increasingly growing membership. The GVHS history is important for the Vanner breed and members have asked for an opportunity to have such a meeting. Next month we will share highlights from this exciting ﬁrst “Think Tank” meeting. The GVHS is extremely proud of member, June Villa, and her incredible

Bob Giles driving Villa Vanners Gypsy Vanner stallion, Romeo.

team of Gypsy Vanner stallions. As we all know our Vanners excel in the art and discipline of carriage driving. That fact

Gypsy was solidly validated once more by Romeo and Pink Panther as they under the skillful hand of driving trainer, Bob Giles, performed at the prestigious Walnut Hill Driving Competition in New York. This team won Reserve Champion in their Tandem Class; also winning ﬁrst place in Overall Presentation. In November, the GVHS will continue an annual participation at the Mas-

sachusetts Equine Affaire in West Springﬁeld, MA. If you visit the Affaire please take a moment and stop by the GVHS Booth to see and learn about the wonderful Vanners attending and representing our registry at this event. Remember to share what you and your Vanners are doing whether it is showing, exhibiting, or simply enjoying Vanners playing in the paddock with

all of us by sending photos and stories to vannerlifestyle@yahoo.com to be included in this Afﬁliate article; or send to Pam Litz to be included in our newsletter the Vanner Banner. As always we extend an invitation to any and all to “Come and share the dream with us!” Submitted by Joyce M. Christian

Haflinger

Equine Journal gives a warm welcome to its new affiliate!

Ohio Haflinger Association The Ohio Haflinger Association is excited to be part of the Equine Journal! We welcome all news and information from our members related to our Haflinger Horses! Membership is open to anyone who loves Haflingers and is only $25 a year, with lots of benefits and member ‘perks’! Recently the OHA co-hosted the Buckeye Summer Classic held in Coshocton, OH, featuring over 60 classes. Best of Show went to Next Level GHJ owned by Golden Gait Haflinger Farm, Dr. Kevin Edwards Thornville, Ohio, and shown by Woodward Performance Haflingers. Reserve Best of Show went to Mandolyn RVRW owned and shown

Next Level GHJ.

Mandolyn RVRW.

Marquis MJW.

by Woodward Performance Haﬂingers, Coshocton, OH. Fun was had by all! The Ohio Haﬂinger Association also spon-

sored all of the awards for the 2011 Ohio State Fair Draft Haflinger Classes, congratulations to those winners, and also got the $100 Sponsors for the Buckeye Haflinger Show held in July, with many OHA members winning those awards! Please visit our website www.ohiohaflinger.com to learn more about our association, and love of Haflingers! Submitted by Jacquelyn Woodward

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Hunter/Jumper

New Hampshire Hunter Jumper Association NHHJA hosted its fourth annual summer festival at Silver Oaks Equestrian center in Hampton Falls, NH, the week of July 5-10. The show was attended by nearly 450 horses and riders and the weather couldn’t have been more desirable for a summer event. The show was managed by John Manning of Sherburne, Massachusetts and officiating were, Rita Timpanaro, Linda Reynolds and Diane Langer. NHHJA had a spectacular selection of hunter and jumper classes for riders of every age and ability. The festival was kicked off on Tuesday with the team challenge and dinner sponsored by Magnificent Muffins. Riders decked themselves and their mounts out in team costumes to liven up the event. Also at the festival, the incredible dog challenge, sponsored by American K-9 Country and a real treat to watch! The Kensington equestrian center sponsored an ice cream social and NHHJA held a silent auction to benefit NHSPCA. Over $2,500 was raised to support the efforts of the NHSPCA. There was a fabulous selection of vendors for the ultimate shopping experience as well. Even if you weren’t a rider, there was much to see and do over the course of the week at the summer festival. For the riders, there was a hunter classic for every fence height. Among the classic winners are Ever So and Liesl Bencks, taking home the $500, 18” Woodland’s Irish Rose tri color. The $500, 2’3” Above The Clouds Classic was won by Dark Star and Grace Jackson. Ron Zohar rode to victory in the 2’6” $2500, Midnight Lady hunter classic, aboard Wyatt. Show ring veterans, Robin Hood and Hayley Anderson won the $2000, 2’9” Always Carry Cash hunter classic. In the jumpers; Little Rascal and Jordann Cyr won the Rose Dubois $2500, 224, Equine Journal, October 2011

3’3”-3’6” classic and in the NHSPCA $2500, 3’9”-4’ jumper classic, Play On and Victoria Birdsall cashed in on the home turf. Making a big comeback, the hunter Derbies! This year the Eaton /Berube Insurance co. sponsored a $2500 pony derby which was won by Ferdinand

and Sydney Berube. Cressbrook Stables sponsored the $2500 Jr./am 2’9” hunter derby and taking the top honors was Oliver ridden by Haley Anderson. The 3’ Friends of Apple Knoll hunter Derby was held on the grass Derby ﬁeld. It was such a treat to see the horses galloping a real derby course out on the grass. Victoria Birdsall and Baheera were right at home taking their victory gallop on the grass,

Hunter/Jumper

followed in close second by Jesse Fortier and Gandalf. In the equitation ring, the 12-14 equitation champion was Devon McLeod and the 15-17 champion was Jesse Fortier. The winner of the Eaton /Berube adult equitation classic was Christina Severino and Jackie Snyder took top honors in the Stone Pony Jr. equitation classic. In its inaugural year was the Different Drummer Farm Equitation classic which was run with the same format as the WIHS class. The Hunter phase was won by Tess Renker, the jumper phase was won by Jesse Fortier and the work off phase was

won by Colby Wood. We look forward to fine tuning this well attended class. More complete listings can be found on the website at www.NHHJA.com We would like to take this time to thank our most generous of sponsors, our dedicated committee and our supportive membership for a fantastic event! The committee of NHHJA will now turn its attention to the NH medal final, to take place over Columbus Day weekend in Swanzey, NH. Get qualified for this spectacular event! Submitted by Jodi Fortier

Industry Wide

Southern New England Horsemen’s Association The Southern New England Horsemen’s Association has continued to have a successful show season. Our June 26 show at Woodstock Fairgrounds had Karol Bennett in the main ring and Melissa Proulx in trail. The threat of inclement weather kept entries down a little. On July 31 at Falls Creek Farm we had our biggest turnout of the year. Jeremy Minitz handled the main ring while Jo-Ann Hamson judged trail. The weather

cooperated at this show with plenty of sun and pleasant temperatures. In contrast our August show at Woodstock brought a deluge of rain that continued most of the day. Our judges, Natalie McGowen in the ring and Kelli Wainscott in trail did a great job dealing with the extremely less-than-perfect conditions. Our exhibitors, a hardy group, rode through alternating heavy rain to

showers to drizzle and back again. We did offer the NEHC stock seat and saddle seat medal classes at this show. We are now turning our attention to our October membership meeting where we’ll hold our elections for our ofﬁcers and Board of Directors for 2012. At the same time we will vote on any rule changes submitted to the Board. We hope to see strong membership attendance at this meeting. We are also looking forward to our year-end-awards banquet that will take place on November 18 at the Groton Motor Inn, Groton, CT. For complete information on SNEHA please visit our website, www.snehassociation.com. Submitted by Cynthia Anne Bowen

Miniature Horse

World Class Miniature Horse Registry Greetings, Thanks to all of the participants and great

miniature horses and show ponies, the 2011 WCMHR World Championship held at Spring Valley Horse Farm & Cabins LLC, in Moneta, VA, was a huge success. Results are available online at www.wcmhr.com. Enjoy the rest of the show season and Happy Halloween! Submitted by Ken Garnett

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Morgan

Lippitt Morgan Breeders’ Association Our Geneva had a very successful show at the Society Horse Show at the Boone County Fair, July 28-30. We were thrilled. She was Reserve Champion

Morgan Western Pleasure and Reserve Champion Morgan hunter pleasure, and had a ﬁrst in Western pleasure, and a second in amateur Western pleasure and a third in another Morgan hunt seat class. Showing against the heavy shod, high action Morgans. But the reason we really go (and this is the third year) is the “barn followers”. We had a ton of them again this year, and back to the barn they came after each class... children, parents, and others. But some of the most interesting I visited with were three MU livestock judges, there for the fair, who came to the barn after her last class on Saturday night. One of them had been to the barn earlier on Saturday, and I wasn’t there, but Sharon gave him one of our business cards and a ﬂyer about our horses. He came back with two others that night. They admired her, and one of them (I’m guessing he

was in his early 40’s) had done CDE a few years ago with his Morgan. One of them said they “thought” the old type Morgan was still being bred “somewhere” but wasn’t sure how to ﬁnd one. Stating again that AMHA doesn’t really help in that area. They admired her conformation, the fact she was the only barefooted horse on the grounds, and her loving personality, showing she’s ﬁrst and foremost to us a family horse! They picked up information about the Lippitt Morgan Horse Registry, Inc. and were very interested in the effort to recognize and protect this strain of the Morgan Horse. I loaded them up on information to check out on websites and left the show grounds a happy woman that others are recognizing our horses’ worth! Submitted by Jane Myers

P.R.E. Horses

Foundation for the Pure Spanish Horse Piaffe, Passage and P.R.E.s Experts agree that it is much more effective for a rider who is knowledgeable about how to ride a particular movement to help a horse learn that movement. Sometimes there are few opportunities for riders to learn upper level movements on horses because no one wants their horses to become confused or develop bad habits while teaching a rider. It is the Chicken or the Egg syndrome. How is a rider supposed to help their horse develop those skills when they don’t know what they are supposed to feel like when they are done correctly? The Woodlands Equestrian Club will host a clinic with Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Arts graduate and USDF Gold Medal Rider, Marta Renilla 226, Equine Journal, October 2011

on October 22-23 as a fundraiser for The Foundation for the Pure Spanish Horse. For a few lucky riders there will be an opportunity to ride upper level P.R.E. Horses so you can learn how the correct movement feels and know what to aspire to when training your own horse. But wait, there is more… the Woodlands Equestrian Club has all level of P.R.E. horses available to ride and for sale so you can experience the same correct movement at the lower levels also. Marta Renilla and her family came from Spain a few years ago to settle in the Houston area and bring Marta’s extensive dressage and breed expertise to the USA. Her father, Antonio and her sister, Ana also helped make the Woodlands Equestrian Club the overnight success that it has become. Marta’s achievements in the USA are no surprise to her family. In a very competitive ﬁeld of riders in Spain she won a gold medal as a young rider at the Madrid Championships, won both gold and silver medals at the National Spanish Championships and rode internationally for Spain as a member of the Spanish team in the European Young

Viviano and Marta Renilla.

Rider Championships. The Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Arts is an institution in Jerez, Spain devoted to preserving the ancestral abilities of the Pure Spanish Horse or P.R.E., preparing horses and riders for International Dressage competitions and providing education in all aspects of horsemanship. Under the Royal School’s standards, the Woodlands Equestrian Club has created its US chapter: The Spanish School of Equestrian Arts. Its goal is to enhance the dressage potential of

P.R.E. Horses will be held on Saturday, October 22, and Sunday October 23 at the Woodlands Equestrian Club. You can bring your own horse and join the fun or there are a limited number of extended lessons also available on the Clubs own horses. On Sunday some lucky riders will be able to bring their own horses and learn how the correct movements feel on a highly trained P.R.E. then transfer to their own animals to duplicate the movement on their own horse with the help of Marta Renilla. It should make for a very informative and educational clinic for everyone involved. This clinic is going to be wildly popular so please sign up early for it because the spaces and the horses available are limited. Auditors are welcome to attend. More information can reservations can be found by contacting Nicole.duenas@prehorse.org or 505-2940800.

Presumido and Marta Renilla.

the Pure Spanish Breed here in the US. The school offers special intense threeday and five-day instructional training packages where visiting riders can fly in and ride a highly trained P.R.E. Horse. They can learn specific movements, test drive the P.R.E. breed, improve their seat, or get specialized training and have a great time doing it. The Do Better Dressage Clinic

Isenbrant and Marta Renilla.

with Marta Renilla that beneﬁts The Foundation for the Pure Spanish Horse

Submitted by Barb Clark

Quarter Horse

Massachusetts Quarter Horse Association Mass Quarter Horse Association would like to congratulate all of its members that have qualiﬁed for AQHA Worlds shows: Youth World: Brandon Currier & Chasin Skirts Kelsey Brooks & Just Right Invite (State Qualiﬁed) Matt Labrie & Bling Bling Blaze Kelsey McCallan & JCG WhosYer Fella Amateur and Open Worlds: Pam Currier & Chasin Skirts, Wendy Welch & Zippolocity Torey Roderick & Cash and Chips owned by: Dr. Gail D. Mason

Torey Roderick & Outta Range owned by: Terrie Briand Cathy Perron & RR The Best Man Select World: Jackie Hughes & Skycz the Limit Toni Gregoire & Fancy Huh Mike McCallan & JCG WhosYer Fella Cynthia Hidell Toth & I E Formal Check our web site for information on all of our activities, www.massqha. com. Submitted by Toni Gregoire

Photo: Sarah Rosciti

Fancy Huh owned By Toni Gregoire. Adequan Select World show qualiﬁed in Showmanship and Horsemanship.

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Quarter Pony

Quarter Pony Association To acknowledge, and express thanks to those who serve the Quarter Pony Association; from time to time, some details will be shared about the Board Members. Dominique Nave is one of the founding members. She commented: “Early on I had a clear vision of what I thought the QPA was, and there were several founders who helped shape my opinion.” One of which was the decision to have the International Quarter Pony Association included or excluded. It ended up being her own personal decision to take on the task of the IQPA registration because she saw no way the QPA would work without it. She has taken on many roles; to include creating the websites, being instrumental in organizing a newsletter, and dealing with contracts for the Association. Today Dominique is behind the scenes working with the Executive Ofﬁcers, trying to make sure obligations are honored, looking for additional organizations to work with, and help keep the website updated. “I have made a deliberate effort to back out of limelight of the organization so others could take center stage. We have been blessed with two extremely talented people since our creation who were willing to step up as President of the QPA.” Dominique remains on the Board of Directors, serving on the Nominations Committee. “It is the best position to determine which members/owners seem to be interested in the organization.” “I am constantly looking for new members for the Board of Directors.” As for her interest in the QPA, she has greatly scaled back her breeding operation. Instead, she has been spending time trying to expand QPA’s foreign relations as it has been an extremely lucrative venture. She has also been taking some classes in the hope that she will learn how to automate some of the pages on the website, such as membership, registration, and points processing. If any of our members have these skills, your help would be appreciated. Quarter Pony Journeys is an opportu228, Equine Journal, October 2011

nity to share about your ponies in our newsletter. Please welcome a newcomer to the QPA, Linda Ames, and her newly registered IQPA gelding, Famous Flirting Dude, aka Amos. Photographs were taken at the June, 2011, Aurora Horsemen’s Association open pleasure show, held at Salisbury Equestrian Center in Parker, CO. The weather was very windy and threatened to rain most of the day, however that did Amos and Linda, not stop the team from Western Pattern. earning show points. Linda is new to the Quarter Pony world. While her Linda’s forte, with equines, has predominately been speed events, Linda has expanded her equestrian activities, under the guidance of Ginger Scheuermann of Painted Peak Ranch in Franktown CO, to include various western classes. Now, this year, Ginger has encouraged her to compete in the English realm, as well. Linda states, “I want an all around horse and I think Amos fits the bill.” While most of the horses Linda is currently competing against are larger than Amos, Linda states Amos is the perfect size for her - at 14.1-7/8hh (with shoes). Over the years, Linda has ridden many larger equines, however, now at 50 years old and barely 5’2” tall, Linda is content to downsize to a better fit. She has found that fit in her registered Quarter Pony, Amos. Human Membership Quarter Pony Association P.O. Box 104 ~ Cambridge Springs, PA 16403 Website: http://www.quarterponyassociation.com/ E-mail: information@quarterponyassociation.com Horse Registration (QPA Affiliate) International Quarter Pony Association P.O. Box 230 ~ Lyles, TN 37098 Website: http://www.iqpa.com

Famous Flirting Dude and Linda Ames waiting for turn at trail.

Amos and Linda, English trail.

E-mail: registration@iqpa.com For groups considering becoming an afﬁliate of the Quarter Pony Association, please contact the QPA Board for discussion. Hopefully we can work together, with a common goal, in promoting this small horse, pony breed. Thanks are extended to the Equine Journal, for allowing the Quarter Pony Association and its afﬁliate the International Quarter Pony Association, to share the news. All submissions for consideration in QPA Newsletters, become property of the Quarter Pony Association and no compensation, for use, shall apply. Submissions may be sent to nickistephens11n@ yahoo.com. Submitted by Nicki Stephens, QPA Publicist

affiliation coupons American Drum Horse Association Gypsy Cob & Drum Horse Association American Friesian Association Gypsy Horse Association Arabian Horse Association of Maine Gypsy Horse Registry of America Arabian Horse Association of Massachusetts Gypsy Vanner Horse Society Arabian Horse Association of New England International Friesian Show Horse Association Berks Equine Council Lippitt Morgan Breeders’ Association Black Swamp Driving Club Maine Morgan Horse Club Blackstone Valley Dressage & Combined Training Assoc. Massachusetts Quarter Horse Association Connecticut Quarter Horse Association New England Miniature Horse Society Flatlanders Dressage & Combined Training New England Region/Carriage Association of America Foundation for the Pure Spanish Horse New Hampshire Horse Council Granite State Appaloosa Association New Hampshire Hunter Jumper Association

all breed / all discipline

SNEHA

Berks Equine Council Membership Application (Please check one)

❑ Junior $10 ❑ Individual $15 ❑ Family $30 ❑ Business/Farm $75 ❑ Friend of BEC donation _____ Name: ______________________________________________________________ Address: _____________________________________________________________ Phone: ______________________________________________________________ Email: _______________________________________________________________ Family Membership, list members: __________________________________________ Breed/Interests: _______________________________________________________ Farm/Business Membership Farm/Business Name: ___________________________________________________ Business Address: ______________________________________________________ Phone: ______________________________________________________________ Email: _______________________________________________________________ Website: _____________________________________________________________

Northeast Fjord Horse Association Northeast Friesian Horse Club Ohio Arabian & All Breed Trail Society Purebred Morab Horse Association Quarter Pony Association Rhode Island Arabian Horse Association Silver Heels Riding Club Southern New England Horsemen’s Association Vermont Quarter Horse Association World Class Miniature Horse Registry, Inc.

Southern New England Horsemen’s Association

www.snehassociation.com Offering English, Western, Saddle Seat and Miniature Classes. Youth & Adult Exhibitors!

10 Shows Per Year/ Year-End Awards Thru Sixth Place For more information or to receive a membership form - return this form, call or email:

Karen Sapia, 57 Lathrop Rd., Uncasville, CT 06382 Phone: 860-608-7577 • Email: sapia_paul_karen@sbcglobal.net Name: _______________________________________________ Address: ______________________________________________ City:___________________State:_____________Zip:_________

Signature: _________________________________________ Date: _____________ Your signature gives us permission to send you the E-newsletter and occasional emails that are part of your membership package. Mail completed form with check made payable to: Berks Equine Council, and mail to: P.O. Box 6085, Wyomissing, PA 19610

Silver Heels Riding Club www.SilverHeelsOnline.com

Name:_____________________________________________________ Address: ___________________________________________________ Phone:___________________________Email:____________________

Phone:_________________________Email:_________________

appaloosas GRANITE STATE APPALOOSA MEMBERSHIP FORM Name ______________________________________________________________________________ Address __________________________________________________________ City_________________________________State _____ Zip__________ Email________________________ Phone ( )_______________________

Youth Name:______________________ DOB: ____________________

Annual Dues: Family: Individual: Youth:

Family - $30.00 Single - (18 or over) $25.00

NAMES List all in family: Name, DOB, ApHC# ___________________________________________________________________________________________

Junior - $20.00

Lifetime - $200.00

Membership includes a one year subscription to the Equine Journal. All memberships expire on Dec. 31.

$30 ____________ $25 ____________ $20 ____________

Lifetime: $250 __________

___________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________

Mail form and check payable to: Silver Heels Riding Club, Sheri Paplaskas, 6 Meadow Fox Lane, Chester, NH 03036 Note: to qualify for year-end points, both exhibitor and owner/leasee of equine must be a member of SHRC.

___________________________________________________________________________________________

See website to nominate youth, N/P, or horses for year end points. Make checks payable to GSAA, enclose all paperwork & mail to:

Julie Dolder, 796 Meredith Center Rd., Laconia, NH 03246 www.granitestateapps.com

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arabians Arabian Horse Association, Inc. of Maine Application for Membership

New Member ______ Renewal ______ Membership Year ______ ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP (Belonging to AHAME Only) 1. Individual Associate Membership 2. Family Associate Membership (includes children under 18) 3. Junior Associate Membership (under 18)

$25 $40 $17

FULL MEMBERSHIP (Voting rights in IAHA, Region 16 and AHAME) 4. Full Individual Membership $55 5. Full Family Membership $105 6. Full Junior Membership (under 18) $30

Please Note: Due to IAHA rules, full members MUST submit the date when you first became a member of IAHA in order to renew your Full Membership. Date: ________________________ If you are submitting a Junior Membership, please check here ______ Name _____________________________________ Date of Birth (required) _______________ Address ______________________________________________________________________ City, State, Zip Code_____________________________________________________________ Social Security # ________________________________ Telephone ______________________ Please send this Application for Membership, along with your check made out to AHAME, to: Laurie Emery, 222 River Road, Madison, ME 04950

arabians Membership Application RIAHA Affiliate Members: expires the following year on the last day of the month in which you joined. Adult: Includes one membership in RIAHA and AHA. _____ Basic Dues $40.00 _____ Competition Card $35.00

Youth: Includes one membership in RIAHA and AHA. _____ Basic Dues $30.00 _____ Competition Card $25.00

Name: _____________________________________________________________ Address: ___________________________________________________________ City:_____________________________ State:______ Zip Code:___________ E-mail: ___________________________________________________________ SS#: _____________________________ Main Phone: ______________________ Youth DOB:______________________ Alternative Phone: ___________________ AHA#: _____________________________________________________________ Renewal or New Membership (Please circle one)

Any Questions: E-mail: missemma@snet.net or call (860)928-5580 Make Checks Payable to: RIAHA Mail to: Karen Richmond, 246 Freedley Rd., Pomfret Center, CT 06259-1205

breed speciﬁc Membership Application

Arabian Horse Association of MASSACHUSETTS

www.massarab.org Name_______________________________________Date ____________________ Address _____________________________________________________________ City_____________________________________State________Zip______________ Email _____________________________Phone_____________________________ Membership Fees: __$15 Junior __$40 Jr w/IAHA __$20 Individual __$80 Ind. w/IAHA __$30 Family (No IAHA) __$10 IAHA Late Fee after Dec. 15th __$10 per horse Year End Awards

__/__/__ Date of birth ( Jr.) ____-____-______ Soc. Security# Adult ______________________Junior Name(s) ______________________ Horse Name(s)

Arabian Horse Association of New England Name: _____________________________Phone: ____________________ Address: ______________________________________________________ City: _________________________State: _____________Zip: __________

Mary Kay Newton Ash Lane Farm, P.O. Box 192 New Braintree, MA 01531 Membership has increased to reﬂect an increase in membership from AHA.

~ Ride To The Beat Of A Different Drum ~ ADHA Membership Application Name: _______________________________________ Phone: ___________________________ Farm: _______________________________________ Fax: ____________________________ Address: _____________________________________ Email: ___________________________ _____________________________________________ Website: __________________________ Membership categories (please check one): Annual Individual Membership (1 vote) Annual Family Membership (2 votes) Lifetime Individual Membership (1 vote) Lifetime Family Membership (2 votes) Annual Junior Membership (under age 18, Non-voting)

____$ 65.00 Renewal? ____$100.00 Renewal? ____$500.00 ____$750.00 ____$ 25.00 Renewal?

Yes / No Yes / No

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Would you like to be included in our published Members/Breeders list? Yes / No Please make check to: ADHA ___________Total Amount Enclosed

Make checks payable to: A.H.A.M. Mail to: 5A Farm Street, Blackstone, MA 01504 Memberships include a subscription to the Equine Journal

Send form and check payable to AHANE to:

American Drum Horse Association

DOB: _______________SS#: _______________Email: ________________ New: ______ Renewing:______ AHA#: _______________________ Member Since: __________________ ____ $80.00 AHA Adult with Competition Card (AHA membership, Competition Card, AHA excess personal liability insurance)

____ $75.00 AHA Senior with Competition Card (AHA membership, Competition Card, AHA excess personal liability insurance) (60 years by 12/31/09)

____ $65.00 AHA Youth with Competition Card (Under 18 years by 12/31/09)

____ $25.00 AHANE Individual Membership

You may also join AHANE online via the AHA website: www.arabianhorses.org

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American Drum Horse Association 33822 Bluff Dr., Coarsegold, CA 93614

americandrumhorse@yahoo.com • 559-676-7990 www.drumhorseassociation.com

The Foundation for the Pure Spanish Horse Invites You to Join Our Family! Name: ________________________________________________________________ Breeder/Owner Codigo if known or if applicable _______ Do you own? ( ) Stallion ( ) Mare ( ) Gelding Birth Date (optional):_______________ Farm/Ranch: ______________________________ Billing & Mailing Address: ____________________________________________________ City: ______________________________ Zip:_______________ State: _____________ Website: _______________________________________________________________ Phone: ____________________________ Fax: ________________________________ Cell: ___________________________ Email: ________________________________

Passage Club - $12/Month See other beneﬁt levels available at www.prehorse.org Please make checks payable and send to: The Foundation for the Pure Spanish Horse 4001 Juan Tabo NE, Ste. D, Alburquerque, NM 87111 Questions about membership? See www.prehorse.org or call us at (505) 294-0800 or email foundationabq2@qwestofﬁce.net

breed speciﬁc

distance riding

Northeast Fjord Horse Association “Promoting and Enjoying the Norwegian Fjord Horse”

www.northeastfjord.com NAME: ______________________________________________________________ FARM NAME: _____________________________ PHONE: ___________________ ADDRESS: ___________________________________________________________ CITY, STATE, ZIP: ______________________________________________________ E-MAIL: _______________________________ # OF FJORD HORSES: ___________

OAATS MEMBERSHIP REGISTRATION FORM Name _____________________________ AHA # (If applicable) _____________ Address ____________________________________________________________ City _______________________________ State ________ Zip _______________ Phone number _______________________ Email __________________________ ❑ New Member ❑ Renewal Member Membership runs from January 1st of any given year to December 31st of the same year. Membership and Horse registration must be current for any competitions and/or recreational riding hours to be considered for all programs.

❑ Full OAATS & AHA Member - Adult ($80) ❑ Full OAATS & AHA Member - Youth ($65) ❑ Associate OAATS Member - Adult ($30) ❑ Associate OAATS Family - Adults ($50) ❑ Associate OAATS Membership - Youth ($25)

CURRENT AND/OR NEW HORSE REGISTRATION FEES

P Junior Membership – $15.00 P Single Membership (1 vote) – $30.00 P Family/Farm Membership (2 votes) – $40.00 MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: Northeast Fjord Horse Association MAIL NEW MEMBER APPLICATIONS AND DUES TO:

Rita Maccini, 152 Frank Williams Rd, Shelburne, MA 01370

New Horse Recording $15 Renewal Horse Recording $10 One-Time Recreational Riding Enrollment Fee $25

Horse Name ________________________ Breed _____ Age ____ Sex ______ Barn Name ______________________ Check One: ❑ New $15 ❑ Renewal $10 ❑ Rec Riding $25 Please make all checks payable to OAATS and send to:

OAATS, Inc., PO Box 231, Rising Sun, OH 43457 Please check the website for forms, schedules, program rules, news, and updates throughout the year!

WWW.OAATS.ORG

Membership Application

dressage

First Name: ______________________ Last Name: ______________________ Address: _________________________ _________________________________

Blackstone Valley Dressage & Combined Training Assoc. BVDCTA Membership Application

City:_____________________________ State: _________ Zip: ______________ HomePhone :______________________ Email: ___________________________ Member Type: (__) Individual $30 (__) Family

$45 (__) Corporate

(__) Club

$50 (__) Youth under 18 $15

$100

Renewal #: ____________________

Reg. Prefix: ______________________ Farm Name:______________________ Club N ame: ______________________ Corp N ame: ______________________ Website URL: ____________________ Under 18-Age: ___________________

Please make check payable to: PMHA Mail to: Donna Lassanske, P.O. Box 203, Hodgenville, KY 42748

Membership Year Runs January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011

Membership Fees:

Juniors Members (under 18) $25.00 Adult Members (over 18) $30.00 Family Membership (not to exceed 4 family members) $40.00

Name: ______________________________________________________________ (Include All Names if Family Membership)

Street Address: _______________________________________________________ City, State, Zip Code: __________________________________________________ Email Address: _______________________________________________________ Phone Number: ______________________________________________________ If you are interested in volunteering, please check the form below, we will contact you I am interested in helping out, please contact me by ❑ Email or ❑ Phone Make checks payable to: Blackstone Valley Dressage & Combined Training Association, 87 Purgatory Road, Sutton, MA 01590 For more information, contact: info@bvdcta.com

QUARTER PONY ASSOCIATION Membership Application ❑ Junior (17 & Under) ..... $15 ❑ Single Lifetime ........... $100

❑ Single (Adult) .................. $25 ❑ Family/Farm Lifetime ..... $150

FLATLANDERS

❑ Family/Farm .... $30

Sr. Name: _________________________ Sr. Name: _______________________________ Youth Name: ____________ DOB: ________ Youth Name:_____________ DOB: _______ Youth Name: ____________ DOB: ________ Please list additional family members on separate sheet Mailing Address: ______________________________________________________________ City: _______________________________ State: ______________ Zip: ________________ Phone: _____________________ email: ___________________________________________

I hereby make application for membership/renewal in the Quarter Pony Association and agree to abide by the rules of QPA and/or the decisions of the Board of Directors.

Signature: ______________________________________ Dated: __________________

A note about points: Both the exhibitor and the owner of the pony must be QPA members for year end award points to count.

MAKE CHECK PAYABLE TO QPA & MAIL TO: Quarter Pony Association P.O. Box 297 Leon, KS 67074

Dressage & Combined Training Association

Join Us! Contact: Pat Boutwell 18380 TR 51 Bluffton, OH 45817

Phone: 419-231-4688

Annual Membership fee: $36 Family membership fee: $36 + $10 additional fee per family member Visit our website or contact Pat Boutwell to receive a complete membership form.

www.flatlandersdressage.com

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driving

friesians

Membership Application Name________________________________________________________ Address______________________________________________________ E-mail Address _______________________________________________ City____________________________State______ZIP_______________ Phone _______________________________________________________ Type of horse driven____________________________________________ Type of vehicles driven__________________________________________ Membership ( ) $25.00 Names of family members_______________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ Make check payable to: Black Swamp Driving Club Send completed application to: Jacqueline Minges, Treasurer BSDC, 9048 Summerfield Rd, Temperance, MI 48182 Phone: 734-856-6122 Email: JMinges@hotmail.com

THE NEW ENGLAND REGION/ CARRIAGE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA

American Friesian Association Please print clearly. Send this completed form and fees to:

American Friesian Association, Route 2, Box 60, Nahunta, GA 31553 • (912) 462-6330 Farm/Company:_______________________________________________________________ Your Name:__________________________________________________________________ Address: ________________________________ City/State: ______________Zip:___________ Phone: _________________________________ Fax:_________________________________ Email:_________________________________Website:_______________________________ Memberships run from January 1st through December 31st • Fee Schedule: All fees are given in US Dollars { } Individual: $40 All households must have an individual or family membership. { } Family: $65

Family memberships available for 2 or more members in a given household (must have same physical address). Please list first and last names of ALL members.

{ } Youth: $15

Youth membership requires one individual membership from an adult residing at the same physical address. To qualify for youth membership individuals must be under the age of 18 on January 1 of the calendar year in which membership is applied for.

{ } Lifetime: $250 Individual membership only. TOTAL FEES ENCLOSED $____________

www.americanfriesianassociation.com • info@americanfriesianassociation.com

International Friesian Show Horse Association PO Box 535, Santa Ynez, CA 93460 Voice: (805) 448-3027 • Fax: (805) 448-3027 thepark@hwy246.net • www.friesianshowhorse.org

NER/CAA Annual Dues: $20.00/Family or Individual Name: __________________________________________________________ Address: ________________________________________________________ City: ______________________State:_________________Zip: ____________

Membership Application Name(s): ___________________________________________________________ Address: ___________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ Phone:_____________ Alternate Phone: ___________ Mobile Phone: ____________ Email: __________________ IFSHA Membership Number (if renewing):____________

Telephone: (____) _______________ Email:____________________________

USEF Membership No. _________ USDF Membership No. _______ Birth Date (Required for Juniors): ______

Please make checks payable to NER/CAA and send to: Alan Retter, 35 Flagg Rd., Hollis, NH 03049

Membership Type: ❏ Junior (under 18) ❏ Adult Professional* ❏ Adult Amateur** *Professional - compensated for training and/or competition **Amateur - not compensated for any training and/or competition Membership Term - December 1 through November 30: ❏ Junior Annual $30.00 ❏ Adult Annual $45.00 ❏ Adult Lifetime $1000.00 See website for horse membership application and Equine Identity Record form.

Phone: 603-465-2720 • Email: alretter@dsadetection.com

english disciplines New Hampshire Hunter Jumper Association PRESIDENT Chelise Storace 38 Frying Pan Road Stratham, NH 03885

VICE-PRESIDENT Cynthia McLaughlin 109 Lexington Avenue Manchester, NH 03104 603-625-8392

SECRETARY Melissa Barden PO Box 31 Dublin, NH 03444

TREASURER Kelly Hawkins 23 Cobb Meadow Rd Dublin, NH 03444

Northeast Friesian Horse Club Membership Form www.NEFHC.com

❏ Individual Life $150.00 (Membership year Oct. 1 - Sept. 30)

The Northeast Friesian Horse Horse Club invites you to join our club formed because of our mutual admiration of the Friesian Horse. We are an official chapter of The Friesian Horse Association of North American (FHANA) & are organized under their rules & regulations.

❏ Family (2 Riders) $30.00 - Parent(s) & children under 18 (as of Dec. 1, of previous year)

Name: ________________________________________________________

❏ Individual $20.00 per year

❏ Adult

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State _______ Zip ____________ Phone ____________________________________ Date of Birth(s) for children under 18 _________________________________________

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Please make your checks payable to NEFHC & mail to: Cathy Zine, 115 Waterford Drive, Hanover, MA 02339, 781-829-2086

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www.NEMHS.org NEW ENGLAND MINIATURE HORSE SOCIETY, INC. ENCLOSED IS $35 FOR EACH INDIVIDUAL OR $50 FOR FARM MEMBERSHIP (2 ADULTS & ALL YOUTH) TO NEMHS FOR CALENDAR YEAR _____.

NAME ________ PHONE____________________ FARM NAME ____ MAILING ADDRESS _____ EMAIL ADDRESS _ CITY __________ STATE ZIP____________ JR’S NAME ___________________________________ DATE OF BIRTH _____ JR’S NAME ___________________________________ DATE OF BIRTH ____ MAIL TO: MISSY TANSEY, 87 PURGATORY RD., SUTTON, MA 01590

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Name:______________________________________________________________________ Farm Name:__________________________________________________________________ Address: ___________________________________________Phone:____________________ City/State: __________________________________________Zip:______________________ Spouse’s Name: _______________________________________________________________ Fax:_____________________________ Email: ______________________________________

WORLD CLASS MINIATURE HORSE REGISTRY, INC. 12009 Stewartsville Rd., Vinton, VA US 24179

Tel./Fax: (540) 890-0856 www.wcmhr.com Divisions: A-34” & under B over 34”-38” Types of Registration: Open, Qualified & Hardship

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Gypsy Horse Registry of America, Inc. • 1611 Old Reno Road • Springtown, Texas 76082 Tel/Fax: 817-677-4272 • ghra@flash.net • www.gypsyhorseregistryofamerica.org A tax-exempt, not-for-profit, educational organization, IRS-501(c)(3)

MEMBERSHIP FEE - US Funds Only $32 US $47 Canada $67 Foreign Countries

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Maine Morgan Horse Club, Inc. Membership Form Dues for January to December: $25 - Family (includes all children 18 & under) $20 - Individual (18 and over) $15 - Junior (under 18 years old) $400 - Life Member Special Memberships: To show your dedication to the Maine Morgan horse and support the activities of the MMHC. These special memberships are published in each newsletter throughout the paid calendar year and on the www.memorgan.com website. Below are the levels available and include a full family membership. Bulrush - $60 Sherman - $45 Woodbury - $35

Mail this form to: Karen Marlin, 10 Sea Grass Farm, Brunswick, ME 04011 Name:_______________________________________________________________ Spouse:______________________________________________________________ Address:______________________________________________________________ County:_____________________________________Telephone:__________________ Email Address:__________________________________________________________ Other Family Members (please list date of birth for children under 18 years of age): ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ www.memorgan.com

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❏ Family $30.00 ❏ Single $20.00 ❏ Youth $10.00 ❏ Lifetime Membership $200.00

Name:_________________________________________________________________ Address: ______________________________________________________________ Tel #: ________________________________Cell #: __________________________ Email: ________________________________________________________________ Youth Name: ________________________________________ D.O.B. ___/___/___ (18 and under) Youth Name: _______________________________________ D.O.B. ___/___/___

Membership includes one year subscription to Equine Journal. Please make checks payable to VQHA and mail to : Lucille Evarts, 3796 Green St, Vergennes, VT 05491 802-233-0567 • evartsl@yahoo.com

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Dateline

October - November 2011

Camps Northeast October 28-30 Womens Camp,www.friesiansofmajesty. com. Sharon Re. 802-365-7526. information@ friesiansofmajesty.com. Townsend. VT.

Clinics, Seminars, Symposiums Mid-Atlantic/Midwest October 01-02 Maryal Barnett Clinic, Elizabeth Grainger. 574-251-9694. elizabethgrainger@gmail.com. Lakeville. IN. 03 What to Look for in Good Quality Hay, www.hcsaddleclub.com. New Castle. IN. 13-14 Lucinda Green Clinic, www. horseparkofnewjersey.com. Jane Cory. 609259-0170. horseparkofnj@aol.com. Allentown. NJ. 17 Basic Horse Handling Clinic, www. hcsaddleclub.com. New Castle. IN. 27-30 CHA Annual International Conference, www.CHA-ahse.org. 800-399-0138. office@ CHA-ahse.org. Lexington. KY.

November 07 Is Your Horse Right for Your Needs?, www. hcsaddleclub.com. New Castle. IN.

Northeast October 07-10 Kathleen Lindley Clinic, www. KathleenLindley.com. Reva Seybolt. 860-9280754. revabseybolt@yahoo.com. Foster. RI. 14-16 Brent Graef Clinic, www.BrentGraef.com. East Greenwich. RI. 15 Tyrone Farm Riding and Jumping Clinic, www.tyronefarm.com. Susan Boone. 860-9283647. events@tyronefarm.com. Pomfret. CT. 15-16 Eric Horgan Clinic, www.larkinhill.com. 518-441-2176. mhutch5100@aol.com. North Chatham. NY. 16 Equine Physical Therapy Clinic, Learn how to help your horse heal faster. www. equinerehabservices.com. Jennifer Brooks. 603566-6561. jenequinept@charter.net. Hollis. NH. 22-23 Educated Equestrians Workshop, www. JulieRobins.com. Julie Robins. JulieRobinsInc@ gmail.com. High Falls. NY.

Other Locations October 07-09 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Photographer of the American Westâ&#x20AC;? Photo Workshop, www.DrsPhoto.net. 208-

726-5191, ext 1. Tess@DrsPhoto.net. Mackay. ID. 08-09 Cornerstone Pro Clinic Series, www. cornerstonehj.com. Linda Worley. 503-3513253. jump@cornerstonehj.com. Portland. OR. 20 Brent Graef Individual Lessons, www. BrentGraef.com. Cottonwood. CA. 20-23 Brent Graef Clinic, www.BrentGraef.com. Cottonwood. CA. 28-30 Cornerstone Pro Clinic Series, www. cornerstonehj.com. Linda Worley. 503-3513253. jump@cornerstonehj.com. Portland. OR.

November 04 Cleveland Bay Horse Society of North America Annual Meeting, www. clevelandbay.org. info@clevelandbay.org. Home Valley. WA. 04-06 Brent Graef Clinic, www.BrentGraef.com. Magnolia. TX. 05-06 Jan Ebeling Clinic Series, www. derbyfarms.com. Pam Pentz. 425-483-9583 . pam@derbyfarms.com. Woodinville. WA. 12-13 Cornerstone Pro Clinic Series, www. cornerstonehj.com. Linda Worley. 503-3513253. jump@cornerstonehj.com. Portland. OR.

Southeast October 16 GDCTA Hunter Equitation Clinic, www. simplesite.com/newclassichorseshows. Sara Juriceck. 404-386-1651. sadie1@mindspring. com. Cartersville. GA. 21-22 BWFA Annual Horseshoers Convention , www.bwfa.net. 706-397-8047. info@bwfa.net . LaFayette. GA. 22 B&M Stables Group Horsemanship Lessons, www.ipass.net/blaine_mclaughlin. Michele McLaughlin. 919- 934-1344. sileeno@ipass.net. Four Oaks. NC.

November 05 Enhancing the Relationship Course, www. JulieRobins.com. Julie Robins. JulieRobinsInc@ gmail.com. Aiken. SC. 06 Riding with Purpose Course, www. JulieRobins.com. Julie Robins. JulieRobinsInc@ gmail.com. Aiken. SC. 12 Enhancing the Relationship Course, www. JulieRobins.com. Julie Robins. JulieRobinsInc@ gmail.com. Aiken. SC. 13 Riding with Purpose Course, www. JulieRobins.com. Julie Robins. JulieRobinsInc@ gmail.com. Aiken. SC. 19 Enhancing the Relationship Course, www. JulieRobins.com. Julie Robins. JulieRobinsInc@ gmail.com. Aiken. SC. 20 Riding with Purpose Course, www. JulieRobins.com. Julie Robins. JulieRobinsInc@ gmail.com. Aiken. SC.

Dressage & Eventing Mid-Atlantic/Midwest October 01 Mystic Marsh, Darla Maybee. 269-623-3878. mystics@mysticmarshfarm.com. Delton. MI. 08 The Meadow Dressage, www. meadowshows.com. 609-261-0601 . meadowshows@verizon.net. Mount Holly. NJ. 14-16 ESDCTA Dressage, www. horseparkofnewjersey.com. Terri Masters. 609912-9401. horseparkofnj@aol.com. Allentown. NJ. 15 Reins of Life Benefit Show, www.reinsoflife. org. Elizabeth Grainger. 574-251-9694. elizabethgrainger@gmail.com. South Bend. IN. 20-23 VADA Fall Competition, www. virginiadressage.org. Diane Boyd. 703-7774846. greyhorse11@gmail.com. Lexington. VA. 28-30 Virginia Starter Horse Trials, www. VAHorseTrials.com. Brian and Penny Ross. 540348-1152. vht@cfw.com. Lexington. VA. 29 Evergreen Farm Schooling Show, www. evergreenfarm.info. 540-955-0529. evergreendors@juno.com. Berryville. VA. 29-30 ESDCTA NJ Horse Trials, www. horseparkofnewjersey.com. Terri Masters. 609912-9401. horseparkofnj@aol.com. Allentown. NJ.

November 05 Snowbird Dressage, www. kentuckydressageassociation.org. Julie Congleton. 859-233-0492. Lexington. KY. 12 Mid South Pony Club, www. midsouthhorseshows.com. Nancy Smith. 256653-0997. Lexington. KY.

Northeast October 01 UNH Fall Horse Trials - 40th Anniversary Celebration Event, www.equine.unh.edu/ events. Liz Oertel. 603-862-0027. liz.oertel@ unh.edu. Durham. NH. 01 Larkin Hill Schooling Show and Horse Trials, www.larkinhill.com. 518-441-2176. mhutch5100@aol.com. North Chatham. NY. 01-02 Fall Dressage Show, www.gmhainc.org. 802-475-1509. kmanner@gmhainc.org. S. Woodstock. VT. 02 BVDCTA Two-Phase and Dressage Show, www.BVDCTA.com. Missy Tansey. 508-9178488. info@bvdcta.com. Spencer. MA. 02 King Oak Schooling Dressage and Horse Trials, www.kingoakfarm.com. Fran and Tom Cross. 413-527-4454 . inquiries@kingoakfarm. com. Southampton. MA.

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DATELINE 03 Members Day Dressage, www.gmhainc. org. 802-475-1509. kmanner@gmhainc.org. S. Woodstock. VT. 08 Horsemen’s Club Benefit XC Schooling Day, www.equine.unh.edu/events. Liz Oertel. 603862-0027. liz..oertel@unh.edu. Durham. NH. 08 Hitching Post Farm Schooling Horse Trial, www.HitchingPostFarm.com. Laurie Hudson. 802-763-8164. laurie@hitchinpostfarm.com. South Royalston. VT. 08 Course Brook Farm USEA Recognized Horse Trials , www.coursebrookfarm.com . Laura Chandra . 617-256-3818. info@ coursebrookfarm.com. Sherborn. MA. 09 Independence Stable Dressage Schooling Show, www.indepencencestablellc. com. Dottie Brittingham . 413-284-0371. independencestable@yahoo.com . Belchertown. MA. 14 Mystic Valley Dressage Schooling, www. MysticValleyHuntClub.com. 860-464-7934. mysticvalleyhuntclub@juno.net. Gales Ferry. CT. 15-17 Mystic Valley Dressage Show, www. MysticValleyHuntClub.com. 860-464-7934. mysticvalleyhuntclub@juno.net. Gales Ferry. CT. 16 Groton Pony Club Fall Three-Phase Schooling Show, Lisa Doyle. 603-930-7576. Groton. MA. 16 Horse Power Dressage Series, www. WILDAIREFARM.com . Nancy Digregorio . 508765-0641 . Southbridge. MA. 23 Ocean State Hunt Club Two Phase, www. greenefieldfarm.com. Rick Thell. 401-2556568. greenefieldfarm@yahoo.com. Greene. RI.

November 06 Lollipop Farm Schooling Dressage Series, www.lollipopdressage.com . lsigfridson@juno. com. Brooklyn. CT.

Other Locations October 16 Dressage Ride-A-Test, www. LakeOswegoHunt.com. 503-636-0674. generalmanager@lakeoswegohunt.com. Lake Oswego. OR. 29-30 Fall Horse Trial at Briar Fox Farm, www. thehorsefarm.com. 316-775-5512. briarfox@ aol.com. Augusta. KS.

Southeast October 02 October Starter Horse Trials, www. CarolinaHorsePark.com. 910-875-2074. Raeford. NC. 09 Cross Country Schooling Day, www. CarolinaHorsePark.com. 910-875-2074. Raeford. NC. 15 Lighten Up Dressage, www. lattaequestriancenter.com. 704-992-1550. Huntersville. NC. 15 Red Horse Stables One Day Three-Phase and Dressage Schooling Show, www. RedHorseStables.com. 770-258-0444. Carrolton. GA. 22 Poplar Place Schooling Dressage Show, www.PoplarPlaceFarm.com. 706-582-9999. donna@poplarplacefarm.com. Hamilton. GA.

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22 GDCTA Dressage/Combined Tests Series, www.simplesite.com/newclassichorseshows. Sara Juriceck. 404-386-1651. sadie1@ mindspring.com. Gainesville. GA. 29-30 Poplar Place Dressage Show, www. PoplarPlaceFarm.com. 706-582-9999. donna@ poplarplacefarm.com. Hamilton. GA.

November 05 Poplar Place Schooling Dressage Show, www.PoplarPlaceFarm.com. 706-582-9999. donna@poplarplacefarm.com. Hamilton. GA. 12 GDCTA Dressage/Combined Tests Series, www.simplesite.com/newclassichorseshows. Sara Juriceck. 404-386-1651. sadie1@ mindspring.com. Gainesville. GA. 12-13 Poplar Place Horse Trial, www. PoplarPlaceFarm.com. 706-582-9999. donna@ poplarplacefarm.com. Hamilton. GA. 19-20 Poplar Place Dressage Show, www. PoplarPlaceFarm.com. 706-582-9999. donna@ poplarplacefarm.com. Hamilton. GA. 20 November Starter Horse Trials, www. CarolinaHorsePark.com. 910-875-2074. Raeford. NC. 21 Cross Country Schooling, www. CarolinaHorsePark.com. 910-875-2074. Raeford. NC.

Driving Mid-Atlantic/Midwest October 05-09 National Drive, www.TheNationalDrive. net. Mike Lyon. 931-492-0154. Lexington. KY. 06-09 Kentucky Classic Combined Drive Event, Kathy Courtemanche. 859-987-3589. Lexington. KY. 07-09 Combined Driving Event, www. horseparkofnewjersey.com, www.woodedge. com. Karey Maner. 802-356-0160. horseparkofnj@aol.com. Allentown. NJ.

Horse Shows Mid-Atlantic/Midwest October 01 On Course Hunter Show Series, www. oncourseriding.com. 973-875-8780 . katie@ oncourseriding.com. Lafayette. NJ. 01 Friendly Horseman’s Club Fun Show, Alice Hummel. 717-484-2222. Denver. PA. 01 Briarwood Farm Horse Show, www. briarwood-farm.com. 908-534-8833. jackkate@ aol.com. Flemington. NJ. 01-02 Garden State Appaloosa Association Fall Folly, www.gardenstateapps.com . Lori Wunderlich . 973-579-7661 . Branchville. NJ. 01-02 Capital Challenge Equitation , www. capitalchallenge.org. 301-260-2467 . admin@ capitalchallenge.org. Upper Marlboro. MD. 02 On Course Jumper Show Series, www. oncourseriding.com. 973-875-8780 . katie@ oncourseriding.com. Lafayette. NJ. 02 FDCTA Fun Show, www.flatlandersdressage. com. Sarah Potts. 419-369-4989. sarah@ etpfarm.org. Blufton. OH.

03-09 Capital Challenge Hunter Jumper, www. capitalchallenge.org. 301-260-2467 . admin@ capitalchallenge.org. Upper Marlboro. MD. 05-08 Kentucky Fall Classic Saddlebred Show, www.kyfallclassic.com. Scarlett Mattson. 502314-7960. Lexington. KY. 05-09 Friesian Grand National Championships, www.friesianshowhorse.org. Nancy Nathanson. 805-448-3027. thepark@swy246.net. Lexington. VA. 07-09 CVPHA Color Classic and Fall Futurity, www.centralvirginiapainthorseclub.com. Kerry Aleshire. dancingwindsfarm@earthlink.net. Lexington. VA. 08 Sussex County Benefit Horse Show, www. sussexcountyhorseshow.com. Lucille Pagano. 973-875-9548. Augusta. NJ. 08 Bringing Back Color, www.Pinto.org. Jennifer Driessens. 815-441-5165. Hampshire. IL. 08-09 House Mountain Horse Show, Molly Trimble Moore. 540-291-6928. Lexington. VA. 08-09 Therapeutic Riding Association of Virginia Fall Horse Show, www.travinc.vom. Lynda McGarry. 540-334-7092. Lexington. VA. 09 The Meadow Horse Shows, www. meadowshows.com. 609-261-0601 . meadowshows@verizon.net. Mount Holly. NJ. 09 QRC Open Fun Show, www. QuentinRidingClub.com. Hannah Salvadore. 610-693-8228. Quentin. PA. 10 Derbyshire Farms Pumpkin Harvest Classic, www.derbyshirefarms.com. Lucinda Henderson. 269-429-7259. henderson@qtm. net. Stevensville. MI. 13-16 Kentucky Mountain Saddle Horse Association, www.kmsha.com. Dave Stephanie. 859-699-300. Lexington. KY. 14-15 Old Dominion Saddlebred Show, Carolyn Folkers. 434-386-4350. Lexington. VA. 15 Riverview Schooling Show, www. theridgefarm.com . 908-479-6171 . ridgeshows@aol.com. Asbury. NJ. 16 Hidden Haven Horse Show, www.hdnhvn. com. hdnhvn@earthlink.net . Mechanicsville. VA. 17 Sunday Hunter Series at QRC, www. QuentinRidingClub.com. Steph@ CrossRoadShows.com. Quentin. PA. 22 Briarwood Farm Horse Show, www. briarwood-farm.com. 908-534-8833. jackkate@ aol.com. Flemington. NJ. 22 PMHA Morab Nationals, Championship and Futurity, ww.puremorab.com. Donna Lassanske. 270-735-5331. Lexington . KY. 23 The Meadow Horse Shows, www. meadowshows.com. 609-261-0601 . meadowshows@verizon.net. Mount Holly. NJ. 23 PHC Client Show , www.potomachorse.com. 301-208-0200. N. Potomac . MD. 23 Baymar Farms Show, www.BaymarFarms. com. 732-591-9600. Morganville. NJ. 25-30 53rd Annual Washington International Horse Show , www.wihs.org. 202-525-3679 . info@wihs.org. Washington. DC. 29 Sheiks N’ Shrieks Open Show, www. sahiba.org. Deneb Thompson . 304-389-5717. cygnusarabs@yahoo.com. Shelbyville. KY. 29 Sussex County Benefit Horse Show, www. sussexcountyhorseshow.com. Lucille Pagano. 973-875-9548. Augusta. NJ.

DATELINE

November 03-06 Kentucky Fall Hunter Jumper Show, www.kentuckyhorseshows.com. 859-2330492. Lexington. KY. 03-06 Grand National Feathered Horse Show, www.gypsyshowhorse.org . Bowlling Green. KY. 04-06 Southwest Virginia Hunter Jumper Association Finals, Clyde Poarch. edgewoodone@aol.com. Lexington. VA. 05 On Course Hunter Show Series, www. oncourseriding.com. 973-875-8780 . katie@ oncourseriding.com. Lafayette. NJ. 06 The Meadow Horse Shows, www. meadowshows.com. 609-261-0601 . meadowshows@verizon.net. Mount Holly. NJ. 06 PHC Hunter Schooling Show , www. potomachorse.com. 301-208-0200. N. Potomac . MD. 06 On Course Jumper Show Series, www. oncourseriding.com. 973-875-8780 . katie@ oncourseriding.com. Lafayette. NJ. 06 Washington Bridles Trails Assn, Anne Wynne Taylor. 202-289-6655. atayol@cogr,edu. Chevy Chase. MD. 09-13 Woodedge at the Park, www. horseparkofnewjersey.com, www. woodedge.com. Bob Allen. 856-235-5623. horseparkofnj@aol.com. Allentown. NJ. 10-13 Kentucky Fall Classic Hunter Jumper Show, www.kentuckyhorseshows.com. 859233-0492. Lexington. KY. 12 Briarwood Farm Horse Show, www. briarwood-farm.com. 908-534-8833. jackkate@ aol.com. Flemington. NJ. 13 The Meadow Horse Shows, www. meadowshows.com. 609-261-0601 . meadowshows@verizon.net. Mount Holly. NJ. 13 Virginia Horse Shows Association Championships, Clyde Poarch. edgewoodone@aol.com. Lexington. VA. 13 Riverview Schooling Show, www. theridgefarm.com . 908-479-6171 . ridgeshows@aol.com. Asbury. NJ. 19 On Course Hunter Show Series, www. oncourseriding.com. 973-875-8780 . katie@ oncourseriding.com. Lafayette. NJ. 19-21 Thoroughbred Celebration Horse Show, www.HorseCenter.org. Chris Kelly. 540-4603390. ckelly@horsecenter.org. Lexington. VA. 20 Virginia Fall Tournament, Nancy Troutman. 540-384-6909. mwsinc516@aol.com. Lexington. VA. 20 On Course Jumper Show Series, www. oncourseriding.com. 973-875-8780 . katie@ oncourseriding.com. Lafayette. NJ.

Northeast October 01 Pony Farm Fall Horse Show, www. PonyFarm.com. Boo Martin. 603-654-6308. boomartin@ponyfarm.com. Temple. NH. 01 Western Massachusetts Horse Show Series, www.wmhss.org. info@wmhss.org. Goshen . MA. 01 Gardnertown Stables Rated Show, www. GardnertownFarm.com. 845-564-6658. tdencker1@aol.com. Newburgh. NY.

01-02 Willow Hill Farm’s 13th Annual Classic Horse Show to Benefit Equine Rescue, www.WillowHillFarmNY.com. 845-457-1414 . Montgomery. NY. 02 Western Massachusetts Appaloosa Association Open Show, www. westernmaapp.homestead.com. MassAppy2@ comcast.net. Westfield. MA. 02 The Pines, Paul Foohey. 860-633-5964. pinesfarm@aol.com. S. Glastonbury. CT. 03 Mount Holyoke Open Hunter Show, www. mhcriding.com. Joy Collins. 413-538-2493. jcollins@mtholyoke.edu. S. Hadley. MA. 07-09 New Hampshire Hunter Jumper Association Finals, www.nhhja.com. info@ nhhja.com. Swanzey. NH. 08 St. Lawrence Summer Horse Show Series, 315-379-0205. mburnham@twcny.rr.com. Canton. NY. 08 North Atlantic Buckskin Association Open Horse Show Series , kellimarie43@yahoo. com. Granby. MA. 08 Stepping Stone Farm, www. BHCManagement.com. Naomi Gauruder. 203650-3148. naomi@BHCManagement.com. Ridgefield. CT. 09 Mystic Valley Hunter Seat Rated Show, www.MysticValleyHuntClub.com. 860-4647934. mysticvalleyhuntclub@juno.net. Gales Ferry. CT. 09 Oak Rise Farm Pleasure Show Series, www. OakRiseFarm.com. 603-656-9730. OakRise@ Comcast.net. Goffstown. NH. 09 Fall Foliage Show, Kathy Zimmer. 315-6731072. Camillus. NY. 09 Zephyr Farm, www.BHCManagement.com. Naomi Gauruder. 203-650-3148. naomi@ BHCManagement.com. Mahopac. NY. 09 End Of Hunt Equestrian Center Show, www.endofhunt.com. 860-668-1556. Suffield. CT. 15 Folly Farm Horse Show, www.follyfarm.us. Simsbury. CT. 15 Schooling Jumper Show, www.equine.unh. edu/events. Christina Keim. 603-862-1171. ckeim@unh.edu. Durham. NH. 15 Saddle Rowe Horse Show, www. saddlerowe.com. Tina Geoghegan . 508-2691044. Medway. MA. 15-16 Ridgefield Equestrian Center, www. BHCManagement.com. Naomi Gauruder. 203650-3148. naomi@BHCManagement.com. Ridgefield. CT. 16 Schooling Show Series, www. greenefieldfarm.com. Rick Thell. 401-2556568. greenefieldfarm@yahoo.com. Greene. RI. 16 Blue Ride / Bella Rosa Schooling Show, www.Bluerideshowstables.net . 508-561-5829. jjillroz@aol.com. Wrentham. MA. 20-23 35th Anniversary New England Equitation Championships, www. newenglandequitation.com. Amy Eidson. amy_eidson@yahoo.com. 401-741-0211. W. Springfield. MA. 21-23 Stepping Stone Horse Show, Kathy Zimmer. 315-673-1072. Syracuse. NY. 22 Fairfield County Hunt Club, www. huntclubonline.org . Westport. CT. 22 Gardnertown Stables Rated Show, www. GardnertownFarm.com. 845-564-6658. tdencker1@aol.com. Newburgh. NY.

22 The Pines, Paul Foohey. 860-633-5964. pinesfarm@aol.com. S. Glastonbury. CT. 22 Fairfield Hunt Club, www.BHCManagement. com. Naomi Gauruder. 203-650-3148. naomi@ bhcmanagement.com. Westport. CT. 23 Old Field Farm Show, www.OldFieldFarm. net. 845-294-6339. JustImagine1134@hotmail. com. Goshen. NY. 23 Horse Power Hunter Jumper Series, www. WILDAIREFARM.com . Nancy Digregorio . 508765-0641 . Southbridge. MA. 23 Mount Holyoke Open Jumper Show, www. mhcriding.com. Joy Collins. 413-538-2493. jcollins@mtholyoke.edu. S. Hadley. MA. 27-30 TSASA Octoberfest, www.TwinState.org. Sue Arthur . 603-887-5937. sarthur110@aol. com. W. Springfield. MA. 29 Shallowbrook Horse Show, www. shallowbrook.com. Sally Allison. 203-731-1757. sallison@shallowbrook.com. Somers. CT. 29 Holloway Brook Farm, Brian Conefrey. 508947-8424. brian@hollowaybrookfarm.com. Lakeville. MA. 29 Cornerstone Farm, Pam Hunt. 978-3734610. huntpm@aol.com. Haverhill. MA. 29 Shallowbrook Equestrian Center, www. shallowbrook.com. 860-749-0749 . sallison@ shallowbrook.com. Somers. CT. 30 Sandy Point Stables Horse Show, www. sandypointstables.com. John Bahret. 401-8493958. jebahret@hotmail.com. Portsmoouth. RI. 30 Lucky Clover Stables Show, Sue Austin. 207-651-1881 . csaustin@metrocast.net. Sanford . ME. 30 River’s Edge Farm, www.BHCManagement. com. Naomi Gauruder. 203-650-3148. naomi@ BHCManagement.com. Bethany. CT.

November 03-06 Buffalo Showtime Horse Shows, www. tsgequineevents.com. Liz Keller. 585-250-8968. Hamburg. NY. 05 Gardnertown Stables Rated Show, www. GardnertownFarm.com. 845-564-6658. tdencker1@aol.com. Newburgh. NY. 06 Mystic Valley Hunter Seat Rated Show, www.MysticValleyHuntClub.com. 860-4647934. mysticvalleyhuntclub@juno.net. Gales Ferry. CT. 06 Mount Holyoke Open Hunter Show, www. mhcriding.com. Joy Collins. 413-538-2493. jcollins@mtholyoke.edu. S. Hadley. MA. 07 Mystic Valley Hunter Show, www. MysticValleyHuntClub.com. 860-464-7934. mysticvalleyhuntclub@juno.net. Gales Ferry. CT. 09 Ridgefield Equestrian Center, www. BHCManagement.com. Naomi Gauruder. 203650-3148. naomi@BHCManagement.com. Ridgefield. CT. 11 Zephyr Farm, www.BHCManagement.com. Naomi Gauruder. 203-650-3148. naomi@ BHCManagement.com. Mahopac. NY. 12 Saddle Rowe Horse Show, www. saddlerowe.com. Tina Geoghegan . 508-2691044. Medway. MA. 12 The Pines, Paul Foohey. 860-633-5964. pinesfarm@aol.com. S. Glastonbury. CT. 13 Sandy Point Stables Horse Show, www. sandypointstables.com, Presentation of Year End Awards. John Bahret. 401-849-3958. jebahret@hotmail.com. Portsmoouth. RI.

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DATELINE 13 Shallowbrook Horse Show, www. shallowbrook.com. Sally Allison. 203-731-1757. sallison@shallowbrook.com. Somers. CT. 13 Cornerstone Farm, Pam Hunt. 978-3734610. huntpm@aol.com. Haverhill. MA. 13 Shallowbrook Equestrian Center, www. shallowbrook.com. 860-749-0749 . sallison@ shallowbrook.com. Somers. CT. 13 Schooling Show Series, www. greenefieldfarm.com. Rick Thell. 401-2556568. greenefieldfarm@yahoo.com. Greene. RI. 13 Stepping Stone Farm, www. BHCManagement.com. Naomi Gauruder. 203650-3148. naomi@BHCManagement.com. Ridgefield. CT. 19 Fairfield County Hunt Club, www. huntclubonline.org . Westport. CT. 19 Gardnertown Stables Rated Show, www. GardnertownFarm.com. 845-564-6658. tdencker1@aol.com. Newburgh. NY. 19 Fairfield Hunt Club, www.BHCManagement. com. Naomi Gauruder. 203-650-3148. naomi@ bhcmanagement.com. Westport. CT. 20 Mystic Valley Hunter Seat Schooling, www. MysticValleyHuntClub.com. 860-464-7934. mysticvalleyhuntclub@juno.net. Gales Ferry. CT. 20 Shallowbrook Horse Show, www. shallowbrook.com. Sally Allison. 203-731-1757. sallison@shallowbrook.com. Somers. CT. 20 Riverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Edge Farm, www.BHCManagement. com. Naomi Gauruder. 203-650-3148. naomi@ BHCManagement.com. Bethany. CT. 20 Blue Ride / Bella Rosa Schooling Show, www.Bluerideshowstables.net . 508-561-5829. jjillroz@aol.com. Wrentham. MA. 20 Mount Holyoke Open Jumper Show, www. mhcriding.com. Joy Collins. 413-538-2493. jcollins@mtholyoke.edu. S. Hadley. MA. 21 Mystic Valley Hunter Show, www. MysticValleyHuntClub.com. 860-464-7934. mysticvalleyhuntclub@juno.net. Gales Ferry. CT. 25 Fox Hill Farm, www.BHCManagement.com. Naomi Gauruder. 203-650-3148. naomi@ bhcmanagement.com. Pleasantville. NY. 27 Folly Farm Horse Show, www.follyfarm.us. Simsbury. CT. 27 WNEPHA Show at Heritage Farm, www.farmheritage.com. 413-527-1612. Easthampton. MA.

Other Locations October 01 Nebraska Hunter/Jumper Schooling Show, www.NebraskaHorseShows.com. Sybil Greene. 402-310-2718. Lincoln. NE. 01 Schooling Show at Briar Fox Farm, www. thehorsefarm.com. 316-775-5512. briarfox@ aol.com. Augusta. KS. 01-02 Cornerstone Hunter/Equitation Show, www.cornerstonehj.com. Linda Worley. 503351-3253. jump@cornerstonehj.com. Portland. OR. 06-09 Blue Ribbon Fall Fest, David Morse. 817579-1100. Glen Rose. TX. 08-15 Grand National & World Championship Morgan Horse Show, www. morgangrandnational.com . Frederick Nava. 781-585-2449. fnava1@verizon.net. Oklahoma City. OK. 12-16 Fall Fun Hunter/Jumper Show, Patrick Rhoades. 940-240-1207. Tyler. TX. 13-15 Western Gold Cup Challenge Horse Show, Phyllis Buteyn. 760-345-2518. City of Industry. CA. 13-16 October Classic, www.wshja.org. Monroe. WA. 15 Pony Classic, www.SpruceMeadows.com. Calgary. Canada. 15-16 Fiesta Del Sueno Derby & H/J Series #3, www.elsuenoequestriancenter.com. Samantha Valla . 661-618-5659. Somis. CA. 20-23 Britannia Farm Fall Show, Pauline Cook. 281-579-1272. Katy. TX. 20-23 Harvest Classic, www.SpruceMeadows. com. Calgary. Canada. 21-29 Arabian U.S Nationals, www. arabianhorses.org. 303-696-4500. Tulsa. OK. 22-23 Irish Fox Fall Show I, www. irishfoxstables.com. Beth Korenak. 636-3986868. irishfoxstables@centurytel.net. Lake St. Louis. MO. 22-23 Jack Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Lantern Jamboree, www.pinto. org. Kevin Woodward. 319-350-3443. Iowa Falls. IA. 27-30 Texas Fall Classic Horse Show, David Morse. 817-579-1100. Glen Rose. TX. 27-30 Oktoberfest, www.SpruceMeadows.com. Calgary. Canada.

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29 Nebraska Hunter/Jumper Schooling Show, www.NebraskaHorseShows.com. 402-453-400. Omaha. NE. 29-30 Inland Empire Show Series, www. ieshowseries.com. Chino Hills. CA. 30 High Desert Pinto, www.pinto.org. Fral Lelli. 951-849-3031. Chino Hills. CA.

November 02-06 Dallas Harvest Horse Show, Patrick Rhoades. 940-240-1207. Tyler. TX. 02-06 Color Breed Congress, www. pintocongress.com. 405-491-0111. Tulsa. OK. 05-06 Cornerstone Hunter/Equitation Show, www.cornerstonehj.com. Linda Worley. 503-3513253. jump@cornerstonehj.com. Portland. OR. 06 Novice Rider Cenovus Year-End Invitational, www.SpruceMeadows.com. Calgary. Canada. 09-13 Great Southwest Autumn Classic Horse Show, Pauline Cook. 281-579-1272. Katy. TX. 10-13 NTAHC Shootout, www.region9aha.org. Sherry McGraw. 903-872-7279. Glen Rose. TX. 12-13 Irish Fox Fall Show II, www. irishfoxstables.com. Beth Korenak. 636-3986868. irishfoxstables@centurytel.net. Lake St. Louis. MO. 16-20 The Final Chase Horse Show, Pauline Cook. 281-579-1272. Katy. TX. 18-20 Fall Schooling Show, www. TripleRiseHorseShows.com. 541-342-5432. triplerise@earthlink.net. Boring. OR. 19 Schooling Show at Briar Fox Farm, www. thehorsefarm.com. 316-775-5512. briarfox@ aol.com. Augusta. KS. 19 LOH Jumper Night, www.LakeOswegoHunt. com. 503-636-0674. generalmanager@ lakeoswegohunt.com. Lake Oswego. OR. 26-27 Fiesta Del Sueno Derby & H/J Series Finale, www.elsuenoequestriancenter.com. Samantha Valla . 661-618-5659. Somis. CA. 30-12/04 Thanksgiving Horse Show, Linda Kirk. 713-782-2942. Waco. TX.

Southeast October 01 Johnston County Horse Show Series, www.ipass.net/blaine_mclaughlin. Michele McLaughlin. 919-934-1344. sileeno@ipass.net. Four Oaks. NC.

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01 PSJ Just For Fun Show Series, www. PSJShows.com. 803-649-3505. psjshows@aol. com. Aiken. SC. 01-02 Barrington Hill Series, www. barringtonhillfarm.com. Alicia Trias. 727-6436128. barringtonhillfarm@gmail.com. Dade City. FL. 08 Woody Williams Saddle Club Horse Show Series, www.woodywilliamssaddleclub. com. Suzanne Butler. 843-538-8927. loft1@ lowcountry.com. Hampton. SC. 08 Carolina Mule Association Open Horse and Mule Show, www.CarolinaMuleAssociation. com. Karen Reeder. 910-639-0791. rrtucker@ nc.rr.com. Reidsville. NC. 08-09 PSJ Series Show, www.PSJShows.com. 803-649-3505. psjshows@aol.com. Aiken. SC. 08-09 Florida Pinto Harvest Moon, www.Pinto. org. Liza Houghton. 813-971-7143. Tampa. FL. 09 NCDCTA Show, www.macnairscountryacres. com. Raliegh. NC. 11-13 Feathered Horse Fall Classic, www. gypsyshowhorse.org . Perry. GA. 14-16 PSJ Series Show, www.PSJShows.com. 803-649-3505. psjshows@aol.com. Tryon. NC. 14-16 Southern Hunter Jumper of Georgia Finals, www.PoplarPlaceFarm.com, www. shjgonline.com. Hamilton. GA. 14-16 Southeastern Fall Classic, www. horseshowventures.com. Megan Taylor. 770827-0175. horseshowventure@aol.com. Alpharetta. GA. 15 GDCTA Schooling Show, www.simplesite. com/newclassichorseshows. Sara Juriceck. 404-386-1651. sadie1@mindspring.com. Cartersville. GA. 15-16 Greensboro Fall, www. sedgefieldshowgrounds.com. 336-707-2056. info@sedgefieldshowgrounds.com. Greensboro. NC. 15-16 October Open H/J Schooling Horse Show, www.foxleafarm.com. 941-480-1100. FoxLeaFarm@aol.com. Venice. FL. 20-23 Autumn in the Pines, www. CarolinaHorsePark.com. 910-875-2074. Raeford. NC. 22 Tall Pines Horse Show Circuit, www. tallpineshorseshow.com. Angie Davis. 843607-0026 . angie@tallpineshorseshow.com . Reevesville. SC. 22 Poplar Place Schooling Show, www. PoplarPlaceFarm.com. 706-582-9999. donna@ poplarplacefarm.com. Hamilton. GA. 29 PSJ Just For Fun Show Series, www. PSJShows.com. 803-649-3505. psjshows@aol. com. Aiken. SC. 29-30 Greensboro Haunted Classic, www. sedgefieldshowgrounds.com. 336-707-2056. info@sedgefieldshowgrounds.com. Greensboro. NC. 30 NCHJA “C” Show, www. macnairscountryacres.com. Raleigh. NC.

05 Poplar Place Schooling Show, www. PoplarPlaceFarm.com. 706-582-9999. donna@ poplarplacefarm.com. Hamilton. GA. 05 GDCTA Schooling Show, www.simplesite. October com/newclassichorseshows. Sara Juriceck. 09 Tyrone Farm 27th Annual Pomfret Hunter 404-386-1651. sadie1@mindspring.com. Pace, www.tyronefarm.com. Susan Boone. Cartersville. GA. 860-928-3647. events@tyronefarm.com. 05-06 November Open H/J Schooling Horse Pomfret. CT. Show, www.foxleafarm.com. 941-480-1100. 23 Brimfield Pleasure Ride, www.bstra.org. FoxLeaFarm@aol.com. Venice. FL. 413-267-4826. hiddenhollowacres@comcast. 12 Woody Williams Saddle Club Horse Show net. Brimfield. MA. Series, www.woodywilliamssaddleclub. 30 Landsman Kill Trail Association Hunter com. Suzanne Butler. 843-538-8927. loft1@ Pace, www.lkta.org. Paula Vincitore. lowcountry.com. Hampton. SC. president@lkta.org . Rhinebeck. NY. 12-13 Barrington Hill Series, www. barringtonhillfarm.com. Alicia Trias. 727-6436128. barringtonhillfarm@gmail.com. Dade City. FL. October 16-20 Raleigh Benefit, www.RushShows.com. 30 Lone Tree Farm Hunter Pace, www. 904-396-4106. RushShows@aol.com. Raleigh. lonetreefarm.net. 209-874-3401 . lonetree. NC. ca@gmail.com. Waterford. CA. 18-20 FoxLea Farm November “A” Rated H/J Show, www.foxleafarm.com. 941-480-1100. FoxLeaFarm@aol.com. Venice. FL. November 19 PSJ Just For Fun Show Series, www. 13 Fall Hunter Pace, www.QPEE.org. christy@ PSJShows.com. 803-649-3505. psjshows@aol. powersourcemidwest.com. St. Louis. MO. com. Aiken. SC. 19 Tall Pines Horse Show Circuit, www. tallpineshorseshow.com. Angie Davis. 843607-0026 . angie@tallpineshorseshow.com . November Reevesville. SC. 25 Hunter Pace, www.macnairscountryacres. 19 Triangle Jumper Series Show, www. com. Raleigh. NC. macnairs countryacres.com. Raleigh. NC. 20 NCDCTA Show, www.macnairs countryacres.com. Raleigh. NC. 24-27 Thanksgiving 20 Boynton Road, North Brookﬁeld, MA Quarter Horse 8 & 17 MILE Show, www. foxleafarm.com. th 941-480-1100. FoxLeaFarm@aol. com. Venice. FL. 27 Thanksgiving November 6, 2011 Classic, www. Rain or Shine CarolinaHorsePark. NEHT and com. 910-8752074. Raeford. NC. BSTRA afﬁliated

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NORTH BROOKFIELD SPORTSMEN’S CLUB

12 EASTERN REGIONAL PLEASURE TRAIL RIDE

$2000 in Prizes

Breed Awards

Registration & Entry Fees must be received by Sun., Oct. 30, 2011 Banquet - Roast beef cooked on a spit or chicken barbecue with full course dinner included with entry, also pre-ride coffee and donuts. 8 mile ride and 17 mile ride will include judging of obstacles which could be encountered on a pleasure trail ride. Multiple Divisions with awards and prizes

Check in 17 miles: 8:00-9:00 AM; Ride out: 8:30 - 9:30 AM Check in 8 miles: 8:30-9:30 AM; Ride out: at 10:00 AM

November 04-06 PSJ Series Show, www.PSJShows.com. 803-649-3505. psjshows@aol.com. Aiken. SC. 05 Johnston County Horse Show Series, www.ipass.net/blaine_mclaughlin. Michele McLaughlin. 919-934-1344. sileeno@ipass.net. Four Oaks. NC.

For further information, contact: ERegTrailRide@yahoo.com or Larry Underwood, 41 Boynton Road, North Brookﬁeld, MA 01535

508-867-7855

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Miscellaneous Mid-Atlantic/Midwest October 09 Special Olympics, www.soky.org. 800-6337403. Lexington. KY. 17-20 Mounted Police Colloquim, www.kmsha. com. Sgt. Ellen Sam. 859-258-3868. Lexington. KY. 28-30 CHA Convention, www.cha.ahse.org. Christy Landwehr. 859-231-7066. Lexington. KY.

November 05 Special Olympics, www.Hoof-Beats.com. Deb Work. 540-464-2953. dwork@hoof-beats.com. Lexington. VA. 20 Turkey Trot, www.horseparkofnewjersey.com. horseparkofnj@aol.com. Allentown. NJ. 26 The Meadow Horse Show Banquet, www.meadowshows.com. 609-261-0601 . meadowshows@verizon.net. Mount Holly. NJ.

Northeast October 08 Fall Fun Day sponsored by New Hampshire Quarter Horse Association, www.NHQHA. com. clisk@nhqha.com. 603-228-5304. Cathy Lisk. Pembroke. NH. 09 Fall Round Up Auction, www.farmheritage. com. 413-527-1612. Easthampton. MA. 16 Open Gymkhana & Steak Roast, westfieldridngingclub@hotmail.com, . Westfield. MA. 19 Hampshire County Riding Club Pot Luck, www.hampshirecountyridingclub.com. Bob Root. 413-339-5592. Goshen. MA.

November 05 CVDA Year End Banquet, www.CVDA.org. Quechee. VT. 05 TSHA Year End Banquet, www. tristatehorsemen.com. 860-564-4700. New London. CT. 10-13 Equine Affaire , www.equineaffaire.com. 740-845-0085. amcclure@equineaffaire.com. W. Springfield. MA. 18 Fairfield- Westchester PHA Awards Banquet, www.BHCManagement.com. Naomi Gauruder. 203-650-3148. naomi@ bhcmanagement.com. Stamford. CT. 20 NHQHA Annual Membership Meeting, www.nhqha.com. Sue Bernanrd. sbernard@ nhqha.com. Concord. NH.

Other Locations October 01 RCMP Foundation 2011 Auction, www. rcmp-f.ca. Sarah Bellissimo. 877-565-6255 . sbellissimo@rcmp-f.ca. Calgary. Canada. 29 LOH Spooktacular Costume Contest, www.LakeOswegoHunt.com. 503-636-0674. generalmanager@lakeoswegohunt.com. Lake Oswego. OR.

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Southeast October 06-08 Women’s Horse Industry Annual Networking Expo, www. womenshorseindustry.com. 615-730-7833. Nashville. TN. 08 Woof’n and Hoof’n, www. lattaequestriancenter.com, www. safeanimalhaven.org. 704-992-1550. Huntersville. NC. 15 Educated Equestrians Early Halloween, www.JulieRobins.com. Julie Robins. JulieRobinsInc@gmail.com. Aiken. SC. 21-23 Extreme Mustang Makeover, www. ExtremeMustangMakeover.com. Murfreesboro. TN.

Trail Rides Mid-Atlantic/Midwest October 07-09 Brighton Fall, Lisa Germann. 734-4395616. lgermann08@comcast.net. Brighton. MI. 15 The Virginia State Competitive Trail Challenge/ ACTHA, www.actha.us. dwork@ horsecenter.org. Lexington. VA. 15 Mounted Map and Orienteering, www. HorseCenter.org. Lexington. VA. 21-22 MOWHA Fall Round-up, www. mowhaonline.com. Mag Ranft. 614-946-7046. magranft@hotmail.com. Springfield. OH. 21-22 Spook Run, Lois McAfee. 812-294-1776. loismcafee@yahoo.com. Henryville. IN. 29 CKRH Halloween Benefit Trail Ride, www. ckrh.org. 859-231-7066. Lexington. KY.

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16 NEECA Fall Trail Ride, www.Equinecenter. org. bfeldman@mass.rr.com . Athol. MA. 21-22 Fourth Annual Haunted Trail Walk, woodvilletrailbusters4hclub.org. Sue Lukey. 508-435-4129. slukey07@yahoo.com. Hopkinton. MA. 23 Halloween Trail Ride, www.NHQHA.com. Cathy Lisk. 603-228-5304. clisk@nhqha.com. Profile Falls Hill. NH. 23 Pomfret Horse and Trail Fall Foliage Trail Ride, www.pomfrethorseandtrail.com. Sue Jackson. sjackson3773@att.net. Pomfret. CT.

November 06 Hampshire County Riding Club Turkey Ride, www.hampshirecountyridingclub.com. Bob Root. 413-339-5592. Goshen. MA. 06 Turkey Trot, www.bstra.org. 401-762-4805. rosezinri@cox.net. Carver. MA. 13 Tanheath Turkey Trot, www.tanheathhunt. com. Leslie. 401-949-2910. Plainfield. CT.

Southeast October 16 Ride for the Horse , www.userl-nc-sandhills. com. Reed Tucker. 919-412-6547. rrtucker@ nc.rr.com. Fuquay-Varina. NC. 20 Second Annual Trail Ride, www.bwfa.net. 706-397-8047. info@bwfa.net . LaFayette. GA.

November 02-06 30th Annual Jack Monroe Beach Ride To Benefit the American Heart Association www.ahabeachride.org. Lindsay Osborne. 843282-2902. t-lindsay.osborne@heart.org. Myrtle Beach. SC.

20 Kentucky Diehards, Jim Rogan. 819-2368121. jrogan@bellsouth.net. Harrodsburg. IN.

Western Events

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October

October 01 Tessier Competitive Trail Ride, hartlandridingclub@yahoo.com. Hartland Four Corners. VT. 02 Komen Connecticut Ride for the Cure, www.KomenCT.org. 860-321-7806. ride@ KomenCT.org . Hampton. CT. 03 TSHA Lobster Pleasure Trail Ride, www. tristatehorsemen.com. 860-564-4700. East Beach. RI. 08-09 Riding & Driving Club Fall Trail Ride, www.barreridingdrivingclub.com. Margo Petracone . 978-355-4247 . westwindfm@aol. com. Barre. MA. 09 Big Pumpkin Ride, www.bstra.org. 774-2480587. irideprom@yahoo.com. Grafton. MA. 10 VT-NH Ride for the Cure, www.vtnhkomen. org. Lois S. Whidden. 802-869-2629. lswhidden@vermontel.net. S. Woodstock. VT. 15 GMHA Endurance Ride, www.gmhainc.org. June Hamel. 802-457-1509. june@gmhainc. org. S. Woodstock. VT. 16 GRHC’s Annual Fall Foliage Ride and Feast, www.GranbyRegionalHorse.org, www. BelchertownCHamperGRHC.com. Diane Godek. 413-527-9532. grhc@charter.net. Southampton. MA.

Northeast 02 Oak Rise Farm Gymkhana, www. OakRiseFarm.com. 603-656-9730. OakRise@ Comcast.net. Goffstown. NH. 02 Cowboy Mounted Shooters Fall Shoot Out, www.mainecowboymountedshooters.com. Bill Ledoux. 207-282-2821. cowboybill@maine. rr.com. Hollis Center. ME. 16 New England Stock Horse Show, www.farmheritage.com. 413-527-1612. Easthampton. MA. 16 Open Gymkhana & Steak Roast, westfieldridngingclub@hotmail.com, . Westfield. MA. 30 Halloween Open Gymkhana Show, Jill Flaherty. 207-671-0690. jillrn71@aol.com. Scarborough. ME.

Southeast October 28-29 Sixth Annual Sandy Oaks Pro Rodeo, www.sandyoaksprorodeo.org. 803-637-5369. sandyoak@gmail.com. Edgefield. NC.

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