Equine Journal (January 2012)

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In the Spotlight A Guide to Marketing Your Stallion

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Breeding-Related Diseases In Horses What You Need to Know

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London Olympics Live!

2012 Olympics Equestrian Venues and UK Riding Holidays: Indulge Your Horsey Passion in the British Isles

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A Fulfilling Career Do you dream of combining horses and your career?

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NOTES FROM NATALEE

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Our January issue is always one of my favorites. We work on it during the holidays, but it always signifies the start of a new year and new beginnings. This month’s issue is chock full of good information for you to digest during a cold evening. The first issue of the year has always contained information on stallions and breeding, and this year is no different. In the past few years, the downturn in the economy has taken its toll on breeders of all sizes. Standing a stallion requires a lot of work, time and money. A full book is a combination of a stallion with strong bloodlines, a solid performance career, successful offspring and a strategic marketing plan. This month’s feature article on marketing your stallion discusses just how to do that.

As fewer people choose to stand a stallion, and even fewer decide to breed their mares, it has become more apparent how necessary it is for all of us to breed responsibly. It has been four years since our last foal was born, and after careful consideration, we have decided to breed Jenn’s accomplished mare, Dionne, again this year. We’ve spent a lot of time doing our research. After all, we are breeding for a horse that will potentially (hopefully!) be in our lives for the next 25+ years. Dionne is a special mare who has had a solid show career and is a proven producer. Unfortunately, the life of her first foal was cut short. That filly was special, just like her mom, and in her short time here, she garnered many awards. The prospect of another foal is certainly exciting, and looking down the road, will be a wonderful prospect to continue Dionne’s legacy in the show ring.

Speaking of the future, this summer the Olympics head to London, and Natalie DeFee Mendik brings you the inside scoop on who to watch, how to get there and where to stay. If London isn’t in the cards for you, perhaps you are joining the snowbirds heading south for the winter circuits in Ocala, Wellington, Aiken and surrounding areas. If you are planning on staying home, be sure to check out our monthly calendar listings. There are a number of well-run indoor winter shows in northern locations that would appreciate your support. It’s a great time to get a jump on qualifications and points too!

It’s never too early to send in your listings for Dateline, our annual calendar of events, which will be mailed in early April. Send information on your trail rides, horse shows, clinics and more to editorial@ equinejournal.com, or you can submit it online at www.equinejournal.com; hit “Calendar” and then “Submit An Event.” It’s super easy, and all event listings are FREE whether you buy an ad or not!

I’m sure that many, if not all, of you heard about the bill recently passed by Congress, which lifted the anti-horse provision in the appropriations bill. The reopening of horse slaughterhouses here in the United States has many up in arms. I can’t imagine heading to my favorite restaurant and ordering an Arabian burger. On the other hand, there are the stories of horses being grossly neglected, starved and abused because their owners can no longer care for them and can’t give them away. Death through starvation is certainly not a better fate. Where do you stand? Better yet, do you have a possible solution?

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Composting Matters: Where to Locate Your Composting Activity The U.S. horse population is approximately 7,000,000. By comparison, there are about 10,000,000 dairy cows. State and Federal environmental groups have already put needed pressure on livestock operations to improve manure practices to protect the environment. Equine facilities are on their radar. We can be proactive or reactive dealing with manure management, but more than having an environmental impact, manure equals money.

If we capture and compost 50% of the horse manure generated annually in the U.S. and sell it at the basement bargain value of $15/ton, it would represent $4.7 billion in additional revenue for horse operations!

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Many newer facilities are incorporating a composting shed or attached building to their main complex so the distance between the barn and the manure handling area is close and easy to access.

Whether you have two horses or 50, think through how you will access the finished material. Can you get to it with a tractor or truck? The greater the volume, the more important access is. Higher, gently sloped sites are always best.

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Taskin was chosen to represent the Gypsy horse as a limited edition Breyer® Model.

Villa Vanners’ magnificent champagne-colored stallion, Taskin.

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helbyville, Tennessee, just south of Nashville, may have been known up until now as the home of the largest pencil ever made, a 27-pound, 1,091-foot beauty, but that’s about to change. Villa Vanners’ magnificent champagne-colored stallion, Taskin, is about to put this lovely hamlet on the map as the home of a famous limited edition Breyer® Model. Owner June Villa was both surprised and flattered by the news. “Taskin is such a fine representative of the breed that I always thought he’d make a great Breyer horse. I had no idea how to go about it, but someone saw him out in competition, and that led to Breyer choosing him as a model for the Gypsy Vanner. In July of 2012, we’ll be going to BreyerFest® at the Kentucky Horse Park to do a four-day exhibition celebrating this event. I am so excited and I’m so proud to have such a high-quality stallion as Taskin to represent the breed. It’s a real honor.”

Taskin is just one of the carefully researched and chosen horses that make up the herd at Villa Vanners. June was a novice to horses when she saw and fell in love with her first Gypsy Vanner during a visit to a friend’s farm. This energetic woman turned her full attention and boundless energy toward learning 28, Equine Journal, January 2012

Clononeen Dalcassian is a beautiful, 15 hand blue roan sabino stallion from Ireland.

all she could about the breed, surrounding herself with experts as she learned. Her attention to detail, emphasis on first-quality horses, and exemplary customer relations have made her one of the most respected breeders in the country.

June emphasizes the Villa Vanner dedication to the Gypsy tradition of breeding kind, versatile, people-friendly horses.

That focus has paid off. She says, “Not only do Villa Vanners meet and exceed the breed standard for conformation and disposition, these are highly successful performance horses. The Gypsy Vanner is the perfect horse for a child or adult who wants to enjoy pleasure riding or competition. Our horses consistently win at breed shows, and they also compete and pin in open shows, carriage-driving events, and hunter paces. We have even taken them foxhunting. Our stallion, Dalcassian, is a great jumper. These are sweet-natured, versatile horses that can go anywhere and maintain the same willing, relaxed disposition that you see at home. It makes them a joy to take out in public.”

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COVER STORY to carry weight, they are becoming a much sought-after therapy mount. June says that Gypsy Vanners are capable of almost any equine activity, but they are ideally suited for driving. June took two of her stallions, Romeo and Pink Panther, to a driving show where they performed in a tandem hitch. She recalls, “They did an amazing job and worked together beautifully. People kept asking me about them and couldn’t believe that two stallions could be hitched in a tandem without any incidents. When I explained that this is the general disposition of the Gypsy Vanner, they were blown away. When you have well-bred horses that are well trained and get out there to compete, it’s doing the whole breed a favor by proving that these horses can go anywhere and do just about anything.”

June is adamant that the horses at Villa Vanners are bred first and foremost to be quality performance horses, and she is proud of the impressive wins her horses have brought home. She says, “This year alone, every one of my stallions that has shown has brought back a Champion title. I am proud of the fact that my efforts to concentrate on producing horses with top-quality feather, bone, conformation and disposition have also produced superior performance horses in a number of disciplines. All of our horses are taught to drive, and they are trained for both English and western disciplines. We work with our babies from day one with a carefully-structured program to bring them along slowly and correctly, and our show results are proof that when you combine top quality with a solid program, the rewards are there.”

And, so are the championships. This year, Villa Vanners’ magnificent sabino stallion, Dalcassian, won the Gypsy Show Horse Association Horse of the Year and the National Champion Senior Stallion at Bowling Green. Taskin won the Champion Stallion at the Shelbyville Feathered Horse Spring Classic, and Romeo, a richly colored Palomino and Gold Cup stallion, won the Florida Pleasure Driving Pony Championship and the Reserve Championship as a tandem with our stallion, Pink Panther, at the prestigious Walnut Hill Driving Event in Rochester, New York. Bullet, a silver bay stallion, won the Champion Stallion at the 2010 Feathered Horse Spring Classic.

June’s efforts to promote her horses through competition have helped to spread the word about the Gypsy horse to the greater public, making converts along the way. Freja von OttoAustin of Marietta, Georgia, is a Villa Vanners customer who met June through a horse show. This past year, she purchased Villa Vanners Dark Spirit, a yearling colt out of Sophia by Taskin.

Although Freja has a Tennessee Walking Horse and her husband has a Gypsy horse of his own, she did the research for her Gypsy Vanner purchase by attending shows and talking to owners and breeders. She says, “We love our animals and these are lifetime purchases for us, so I wanted to make sure I found the right one.

I saw how beautifully the Villa Vanners horses were prepared for shows, how calm they were, and how well they moved. Then I met June, and I was even more impressed. She has a lovely manner and great integrity.”

Freja continued the training that Villa Vanners Dark Spirit, or Chap, as she calls him, received at Villa Vanners in preparation for their first show. She smiles when she says, “ He took home a third in halter and I was so proud. June helped me with every question I had about his training. She is so knowledgeable and willing to share that knowledge. She has been supportive well beyond our purchase of Chap, even inviting us back to her beautiful ranch. My husband and I are in our 50s and 60s and we laugh that our horses are going to be our retirement activity.

Our experience with Villa Vanners has been an overwhelmingly positive experience.”

That kind of success comes from a combination of first-class bloodlines and consistent handling. “I want to sell quality horses to good homes,” says June. “So we promote the best bloodlines and our babies are handled from day one. By the first year, they know to pick up their feet, lead, stand quietly and they have all had experience in the trailer and off the property. We move on to ground driving, then driving, and by the age of three, we start them under saddle, both in English and western. We watch each horse carefully to see which discipline is the best fit for it. We have horses for sale in a range of ages and levels of training, and I make it a point to make sure each horse is the right fit for the buyer and his or her interests.”

June is so intent in making sure her horses go to the right owners, she offers a 30-day money back guarantee with each horse. Quality, integrity and support are the basic tenets of the breeding program at Villa Vanners, and June wouldn’t have it any other way. She says, “I love these horses and I want other people to understand what wonderful horses they are. I love hearing back from owners, and I take great pride in the success of their Villa Vanners.”

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Allen Warren checks in with Project Safety Net for Horses client, Nataley Fidler, of Poulsbo, WA, and her two horses, Brandi, 14, and Brodi, 5.

A pilot horse owner assistance program, operated last winter by three independent non-profit equine rescue sanctuaries in the Pacific Northwest, had a 100 percent success rate in keeping horses in safe homes with financiallystruggling but committed owners, and it is ready to be expanded nationwide.

Project Safety Net for Horses has the potential of saving thousands of horses from neglect, abandonment, premature euthanasia or equine slaughter for a minimal investment per animal, according to Allen Warren of the Horse Harbor Foundation (HHF). Allen developed and implemented the innovative program along with two other horse rescuers, Sara Penhallogen and Janean Doezal, in response to sanctuary

capacity being at or beyond capacity in their three-county area on the Olympic and Kitsap Peninsulas, across the Puget Sound from Seattle.

Warren pointed out that since the total sanctuary capacity in his three-county area of operations in Western Washington is only about 60 horses, Project Safety Net effectively doubled the ability of HHF and the other two area 501(c)(3) rescue sanctuaries, Center Valley Animal Rescue and Sunrise Equine Rescue, that Warren partnered with in the program to save horses.

“Perhaps more importantly, we were able to do this at a cost per horse of just under $250 for six months over the winter, a fraction of what it would have cost us to rescue them and care for them at our own facilities for that same amount of time,” Warren said.

The Project Safety Net approval process included submission of a detailed application form with proof of income and an on-site inspection to verify ownership of horses and the conditions under which they were being kept prior to approval.

“Every one of these applicants had a solid history of good horse ownership and just needed a little help to continue to care for their animals,” Warren said.

Warren recently approached the National Equine Resource Network (NERN) with the idea of establishing a Project Safety Net fund that can receive donated money both from private individuals, and hopefully also other equine welfare organizations and breed registries, to distribute to equine rescue operators across the country willing to launch similar programs in their own areas of operation. This is now under review by NERN. “Every equine rescuer I talk to in the country is frustrated by constantly having to say “no” to desperate horse owners approaching us for help,” Warren said. ”Project Safety Net provides a way to help them in a more effective way than any other I know of.”

For more information, contact Shirley Puga, Executive Director, National Equine Resource Network at nationalequine@ gmail.com, or call 760-419-2462.

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The Expression of Interest documents are the first step toward submitting a bid to host the FEI World Equestrian Games.

“We are very excited for the bid,” said ESP President Michael Stone. “We believe it will be a great opportunity for the Village of Wellington, Palm Beach County, and the State of Florida. We believe that working on this bid will help bring ESPproduced events to the next level and will only help increase the quality of our shows and the exposure of equestrian sport.”

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“We look forward to working with Equestrian Sport Productions on their bid as they consider all the requirements for a successful submission,” said John Long, USEF CEO. “The support of local and state government will be essential in this effort. The USEF is looking forward to sharing experiences learned from the 2010 Alltech® FEI World Equestrian Games held in Kentucky just last year.”

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InA the Spotlight Guide to Marketing Your Stallion Y

ou spent months, years even, searching out that perfect stallion prospect. Looking through numerous for sale ads, or evaluating your foal crop each year, hoping that you would find that elusive mix of talent, trainability and temperament. Now that you’ve found your stallion, the rational line of thinking would lead you to believe that the hard work is over; however, in reality it has just begun. Even the most spectacular stallion needs an ample marketing plan in order to book breedings and build a reputation.

According to John A. Quelch of the Harvard Business School, with the economy the way that it is, now is the time to ramp up your advertising. He says,

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“Maintain marketing spending. This is not the time to cut advertising.” That doesn’t mean, however, that you need to spend extreme amounts of money to market your stallion, but your plan must be well thought out with a clear direction and focus. It can be difficult to begin to build your marketing campaign and determine the best course of action to bring in breedings.

Ronda Stavisky of Rising Star Farm in Georgetown, Texas, currently stands seven warmblood stallions with breeding approval from numerous warmblood breeding registries, including Belgian Warmblood, German Oldenburg Verband, RPSI, International Sport Horse Registry/Oldenburg North America, Belgian Sport Horse,

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A performance or show record is a critical part of advertising your stallion. Mare owners want to breed their mare to a proven performer, and it also gets his name out there.

KWPN Register A, Continental Studbook, Zangersheide, and Canadian Warmblood. She believes that the first step to a successful marketing campaign is to determine how much you can afford to spend on it. “You need to determine how much money to allocate to promotion.

Since most North American-based stallions breed an average of six mares per year, you don’t want to spend more on advertising than you are likely to make in breeding fees.”

Laura Robideau of Lake Ridge Gypsy Horses in New Germany, Minnesota, echoes those same sentiments. “I believe in the age old adage, you have to spend money to make money. It is essential to have a marketing budget!

I believe in spending 10 percent of our yearly earnings on marketing. You can have an amazing stallion, but what does it matter if nobody knows about him? Buying the nice colt is only the beginning of the spending.

You need to market your stallion to get breedings to get him a reputation.” Robideau’s stallion, Lake Ridge British Sterling, has certainly garnered himself quite the reputation both in the show ring and the breeding shed, being named the 2010 USDF National Champion in Third Level dressage for Gypsy Vanners.

After taking a long, hard look at your finances, it is time to choose the appropriate direction for your marketing campaign. Peggy Ingles of Pegasus Productions, a marketing company that specializes in the equestrian community, has guided many clients through the process of marketing stallions, as well as having the firsthand knowledge of marketing her own stallion, the multinational champion Anglo-Arabian, Post Exchange. Ingles 38, Equine Journal, January 2012

tells us that a preliminary step is to do your research. “You must know your target audience. What does your stallion have to offer that others do not? That is the foundation for marketing him.”

Determine to whom you will be marketing your stallion. Are you looking to stay within a certain breed, or are you looking to market to a particular discipline?

Does your stallion have qualities that would appeal to a number of mare owners with various focuses? The stallions at Rising Star Farm have foals on the ground that have been successful in show jumping, hunter, eventing, and dressage, opening up many promotional avenues for them, whereas the breedings for Lake Ridge British Sterling are somewhat more limited to those looking to breed to a Gypsy horse. Laura limits her breedings to 10 outside mares a year to keep the demand for British Sterling high. Rising Star Farm spends its advertising budget in a more diverse setting in order to reach all of the potential mare owners.

Ingles encourages her clients to have a well-rounded marketing plan, “There are so many ways to promote your stallion – breeding incentive programs, websites, email blasts, fliers and print ads all appeal to mare owners.

Actually, showing him and/or his offspring can be the most valuable in the long-run. Focus your marketing campaign on the venues where these mare owners congregate.

Be sure to periodically evaluate which venues are most effective for you, and change your strategy accordingly.”

Although the pool of mare owners is relatively small for Lake Ridge Gypsy Horses, Robideau has found that a variety of avenues proves more efficient for her. “Locally,

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When determining the market for your stallion, know whether you want to stay within a certain breed or discipline. Decide if your stallion has qualities that would appeal to a number of mare owners with various focuses.

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I look for events that I can bring my stallions to, such as fairs and horse symposiums. We have brought our stallions to many benefits for therapeutic riding, which makes money for a great cause and puts our horses in the public eye. We have found that a mix of print advertising (magazines specifically) and web advertising works well for us.”

Robideau has also utilized social networking sites such as FacebookSM to promote her stallions and her breeding program.

As you promote your stallions, make sure that the advertisements you are placing are accurately reflecting your horse. Ingles, Stavisky, and Robideau all agree that professional photographs are an absolute must. The price of the professional photos is slight compared to the amount of money that you will be spending on advertising. Some people believe that they can get away with taking their own photographs and video, but there is a real art to showing off

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FEATURE your horse to its best potential. If you choose not to go with a professional photographer, make sure that the background is free of unsightly clutter and your horse is shown in a way that will not detract from his traits. Remember that every photograph that you release of your stallion will be showing mare owners something about your stallion. Try not to post “cute” pictures on social networking sites if they are unflattering conformation shots.

Having a well-designed website is important. If you do not have the skills to create a simple and informative website, consider hiring someone to do it for you. Make sure that your webpage is updated frequently with news, such as show results and photos of new foals to keep interested parties coming back.

Ingles feels that the accomplishments of the stallion should be worth discussing in print and online advertising. “I strongly believe that each stallion should have a performance or show record and/or sired offspring when you stand him at public stud. The proof is in the pudding. There are so many stallions out there; you need to show the mare owner why they need to breed to him. Breeding a mare is a long, expensive commitment on the owner’s part. Eliminating the unknown factors helps enormously!”

When contacted by those interested in breeding to your stallion, the promotion must continue. Be honest about your stallion’s strong and weak points. Mare owners understand that no horse is perfect, but they are looking to improve on their mare’s weak points. Being truthful about

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Although the pool of mare owners is relatively small for Gypsy horses, Laura Robideau has found that a variety of avenues proves to be the most efficient when marketing her stallion.

where your stallion’s strengths lie will help them to be more comfortable with you and the large decision they are making. Stavisky tells us, “It’s important for me that I believe in each and every stallion that I promote. They all share great bloodlines, great performance (or performance potential), great conformation, and production. It’s tough out there...there are a lot of quality stallions in North America. We’re all competing for a small group of mares – and mare owners like to use frozen semen from Europe. It’s very tough out there, but I really believe in my boys.” Being a trustworthy resource for the mare owners that contact you will help to put you on the top of their list.

Don’t forget about the value that you are adding to your stallion’s foals with each advertisement that you place.

You need to ask yourself, “What is in it for someone who breeds to my stallion?” A foal that has familiar parents may be considered more valuable to potential buyers than one with more obscure bloodlines. According to Robideau, “If you are going to have a stallion, you need to promote the stallion so that his foals are recognizable. People need to be proud of the horse they have bred to. Once you begin…keep going. You need to continue your advertising campaign and keep him in the breeder’s mind. You can’t do one full page ad and expect it to keep you going for the next five years.”

For those with stallions, it can be intimidating to begin marketing the horse that you spent years trying to find. Although the number of advertising venues seems endless at times, it’s important to remember that keeping your stallion in the public eye is the key to selling more breedings. Whether it is through showing, print advertising, online venues or a mix of many, the best way to promote your stallion is consistent advertising that would make any mare owner proud to have a foal sired by your stallion. ■

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ccording to proud owners Jeanne and Robert “Bobby” Schlenk, Aunique Ranch’s stallions are the gentlest stallions you will ever meet. Every horse at the ranch has a story, and every stallion here has a special reason for being a part of their breeding program.

Aunique Ranch‘s stallions come from a variety of places and have a variety of attributes to offer. They have chosen their stallions based on five distinct traits: conformation, temperament, genealogy, color and size. Tumbler, a 15hh chestnut roan, is one of the oldest and best stallions in the country when it comes to conformation, temperament and feather. Sir Silver, a 15.1hh four-year-old grey stallion, is a son of The PO Stallion and has great conformation and promise for the future.

A Touch of Charisma is a 14.1hh silver dapple stallion with a temperament that he passes on to all his foals. Huston is a 15hh black and white son of the Old Black Horse of Whales with a large amount of mane and feather. Cici’s Duke of Earl, a 14.3hh sooty buckskin, is considered the color wheel at Aunique Ranch. With his DNA unusual color can happen. Shandor of Orcas Island is a 15.3hh Star First Premium GCDHA chestnut stallion and son of Chance du Vallon in France. King Koal, a Huston.

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Cici’s Duke of Earl.

15.3hh black stallion, is perfect to breed to any silver dapple mare for a 50% chance of a silver dapple foal. He is also a son of The PO Stallion. Warlocks Jagged Knight is a black and white 13.2hh stallion loaded with feather and mane. Seven of the eight senior stallions are broke to ride and have shown or are scheduled to show. With seven more stallions soon to hit breeding age, the future Aunique Ranch stock will continue to carry on the legacy.

Jeanne says, “Gypsy horses are by far the most compassionate horses we have ever had the pleasure of owning. It amazes me that we can have our four three-year-old stallions turned out together, and they play together most of the day, such games as what we call the halter game, where they grab each other’s halter and lead their friend around.”

With the completion of a new lab and Texas A&M’s help on breeding, collecting and freezing semen, Aunique Ranch is off to a great start with their breeding program and will be opening the doors for collecting and shipping in the near future. For more information on Aunique Ranch, visit www.auniqueranch.com; telephone: 713-203-0683; email attoyac1@swbell.net.

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exually-transmitted diseases in horses can lead to infertility (uterine infections), early embryonic death, abortion, or birth of weak or diseased foals. Some diseases, such as CEM (contagious equine metritis), are caused by bacteria. Some are viral, such as EVA (equine viral arteritis). The only protozoan venereal disease recognized in equines is dourine, which has been eradicated from Europe and North America.

Some venereal diseases can be inadvertently spread with the use of shipped or frozen semen. Dr. Mats Troedsson, (Department of Veterinary Science, University of Kentucky) says CEM and EVA are the two diseases that breeders are most concerned about in the U.S. “Officially, we are free of CEM, but the outbreak in 20082009 showed that we probably had a subclinical form of CEM in this country for many years,” he says.

Contagious Equine Metritis Dr. Ahmed Tibary, Professor of Theriogenology, Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Washington State University, says all stallions imported into the U.S. must be tested during a mandatory quarantine to make sure they are free of CEM. Infected stallions don’t show signs of disease, but they harbor the bacteria in the urethra fossa, urethra, or sheath. Diagnosis can be made by culturing the organism from these sites or from semen, and by performing a PCR (polymerase chain reaction) test.

The organism, Taylorella equigenitalis, may be spread from an infected stallion to mares he breeds. “This causes severe inflammation of the cervix (cervicitis) and uterus (endometritis or metritis) of mares. The resulting uterine infection leads to infertility.

Mares will show varying amounts of vaginal discharge between two and seven days after infection,” says Tibary.

“CEM was a concern in this country during the late 1970s in central Kentucky in Thoroughbreds,” says Troedsson. It had a devastating effect. Pregnancy rates dropped dramatically, and many stallions could not be used during the breeding season.

In the recent outbreak in 2008, however, CEM was never associated with clinical signs. It was discovered during the routine culture of a stallion that had been collected for frozen semen to export to South America. “Exporting semen requires testing for CEM, and this stallion came up positive, in spite of the fact he had excellent pregnancy rates in his mares, and no reports of any clinical signs in the mares. This was a totally different picture than what happened in Kentucky in the past,” says Troedsson.

“In the resulting investigation, it was found that more than 700 mares had been exposed to 22 stallions that turned out to be positive in this country, and only five of the mares had a positive culture.” A study was conducted at the Gluck Equine Research Center immediately after that investigation – to see if there was a difference in transmission of the disease between mares bred by artificial insemination and mares bred by live cover.

“The outbreak in the 1970s in Kentucky was in the Thoroughbred industry, with natural breeding. The later outbreak was in Quarter Horses and warmbloods, and they were all bred by artificial insemination. When we use artificial insemination, we use semen-extender containing antibiotics. So we did a study in which we inseminated mares using a commercial semen-extender with antibiotics (EquiPro® with amikacin and penicillin), using CEM infected stallions with positive semen, and compared the results with mares inseminated with the same semen without an antibiotics-containing extender,” says Troedsson.

All mares inseminated in the absence of an antibioticscontaining semen-extender contracted CEM, but mares bred with semen-extender containing antibiotics did not show any signs of transmission from infected stallions. This presents a problem, because it then becomes a disease that doesn’t give us any signs to know it’s there. It could quietly spread through a horse population before breeders become aware of it. “CEM could eventually reach the Thoroughbred population and again have a devastating effect on this industry that utilizes natural breeding,” he explains.

“This emphasizes the importance of finding a simple, inexpensive surveillance test – to test stallions and mares before breeding season (for natural breeding), and to test any stallions that would be involved in artificial insemination. The current system with culturing three times and test breeding two mares and then culturing them is very expensive and time consuming. PCR tests (more sensitive and accurate) have been developed. These tests need to be validated before they can be used, but they might be a way to control the disease,” says Troedsson.

“The situation with semen-extender antibiotics may explain why many European countries consider that they no longer have a problem with CEM, and yet now and then, when they export horses, they turn up positive. I think they are experiencing the same thing we are, because their breeding is predominantly by artificial insemination,” he says.

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FEATURE be treated with antibiotics, but it takes some time – because these horses need to be tested again,” he says. This can be frustrating, because by then the breeding season may be over.

Equine Viral Arteritis EVA is spread by respiratory routes (nasal discharge, coughing) and by breeding. It can cause abortions in late-pregnant mares.

“Stallions that contract the disease can become carriers, with the virus present in semen. They are not sick, and you can’t tell they are carriers unless you take a serum sample and look for antibodies, and find them to be positive,” says Troedsson.

Tibary explains that infected mares and geldings eliminate the virus in about 60 days, but 30% to 70% of infected stallions become carriers. The virus lives in the accessory organs of the male reproductive tract and is continually shed in the semen.

“The virus is testosterone-dependent and replicates readily in stallions,” says Tibary.

“When a mare is bred by this semen, either by artificial insemination or natural breeding, the virus in the semen will infect the mare. All mares bred by an infected stallion seroconvert and have antibodies against that virus. Most of them will develop very mild clinical signs,” says Troedsson.

“This does not affect their pregnancy rates. They become pregnant and carry their foals. But, if they have contact with late-pregnant mares, they transmit the disease to them, via the aerosol route by coughing etc. There is a second transmission to the late-pregnant mares – and the disease can cause abortion in those mares. That is the big problem with EVA, and it’s often

misunderstood. People think mares that are bred to a positive stallion are at risk. They are not, but they create a potential risk for any late-pregnant mares they might come into contact with.”

Therefore, the best way to deal with this disease it to make sure all stallions are vaccinated before they become sexually mature, and continue to vaccinate them annually to make sure they never contract the disease.

Stallions can be vaccinated at any age, as long as they are negative at the time they are vaccinated, according to Tibary. “If the test comes back negative, the horse can be vaccinated immediately after testing. If the owner does not wish to vaccinate the horse, he must be tested every breeding season before they start shipping semen. During the period of collection, they also have to make sure the stallion does not come into contact with any positive horses,” says Tibary.

“It’s a very stringent protocol, but we don’t want a repeat of what happened a few years ago when two stallions infected multiple mares,” he says. If a shedder is identified, recommendations from the AAEP discuss how to deal with this stallion. These recommendations can be found on their website: http://www.aaep.org/eva.htm and http://www.aaep.org/control_ guidelines_nonmember.htm “If a stallion is positive, the only thing we can do with his semen is breed positive mares or vaccinated mares,” says Tibary.

“Stallions should be tested before breeding, to know whether they are positive or negative,” says Troedsson. “We can manage this disease, but only if we know the status of the stallion. If a stallion is negative, there’s no problem, and no precautions need to be taken.

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Other Infections

The best way to deal with a disease like EVA is to make sure all stallions are vaccinated before they become sexually mature, and continue to vaccinate them annually to make sure they never contract the disease.

If a stallion is positive, you can vaccinate the mare before she’s bred to him. The other option is to isolate that mare. The disease does not affect her or her pregnancy. It only affects other mares that might be in late pregnancy. If the bred mare can be isolated from other pregnant mares, or horses that might have contact with pregnant mares, this disease will not cause abortions,” explains Troedsson. But, most people don’t want the inconvenience of isolating the mare.

The vaccine must be used with care because it’s a live virus. “If you vaccinate naïve horses – that have never been in contact with EVA – they may become positive,” says Tibary. “Every horse that is vaccinated must be isolated for four weeks, in case they shed the virus for a short while after vaccination,” he explains.

There are other infections that can be spread by breeding.

Most of these are bacteria that are mechanically transmitted by the act of breeding or if horses are bred or collected with unsanitary conditions. “Contamination may even be spread from one stallion to another via the phantom used for collection, or through any contaminated equipment,” says Tibary.

“With endometritis, it has been assumed that a stallion who breeds a mare with endometritis can become infected and transmit it to other mares he breeds,” says Troedsson. “I have worked with endometritis research for 20 years, and we’ve found that in 90% of mares, we can introduce the most common endometritis bacteria into the uterus and they will expel that infection within 24 to 36 hours. Even if a stallion cultures positive to streptococcus or E. coli or pseudomonas, he would not transmit this to a mare,” says Troedsson.

There are some strains of Klebsiella and pseudomonas, however, that a stallion could transmit that might override immune defenses of the mare. Tibary recalls a case where one stallion infected 16 mares with pseudomonas before the problem was detected.

There is also a herpes virus that causes lesions, similar to genital herpes in humans. “This causes erosions of the penis of the stallion and the vulva in mares, but doesn’t affect fertility,” says Troedsson. The lesions may be painful, however, making him unwilling to breed. If a stallion is diagnosed with this problem, he should have sexual rest, because it could be transmitted to the mare. ■

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The Venue & Events All of the Olympic equestrian events will be held at the spectacular Greenwich Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. If hosting a world-class equestrian event wasn’t enough, Greenwich Park’s history is even part of our collective culture: Greenwich is also home to the Greenwich Meridian (0° longitude) and Greenwich Mean Time, the origin from which all time zones are measured.

Greenwich originally housed the Palace of Placentia, which was the birthplace of both Henry VIII and Elizabeth I. Now Greenwich, the oldest enclosed Royal Park, is home to the Queen’s House, the Royal Observatory and the National Maritime Museum.

This 183-acre park offers magnificent views of Central London and the River Thames. You simply couldn’t ask for a more spectacular venue.

The three equestrian competitions, three-day eventing, dressage and show jumping, as well as the modern pentathlon, which features show jumping among its tests, will span the length of the Olympic Games, with some events occurring on overlapping

days. The schedule of events is as follows: Three-day Eventing: July 28 - July 31 Dressage: August 2 - August 8 Show Jumping: August 4 - August 9 Modern Pentathlon: August 11 - August 12

Tickets The initial phase of ticket sales has been completed; however, the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) has named CoSport™ as the only Authorized Ticket Reseller servicing the United States.

While links to ticket agencies abound on the Internet, the USOC cautions that tickets purchased from any business or individual other than CoSport may be confiscated at the Games.

While many U.S.-based horse enthusiasts attended the 2011 World Equestrian Games in Lexington, Kentucky, as volunteers and raved about their experiences, the volunteer application process for the 2012 Olympic Games has long since closed. This, however, lets you off the hook; now’s the time to enjoy yourself as spectator and tourist!

Transportation Included with all tickets is free transportation within London’s mass transit system valid for the day of the ticket. London is serviced by a whopping five airports; London Heathrow accommodates the majority of international travelers, while London Gatwick follows a close second. London is easily accessible from both airports.

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ith a culture so steeped in equestrian tradition, there’s no better place than London to get your “horse fix” at the 2012 Olympic Games, which run from July 27 to August 12. From the Queen herself on down to Pony Club kids, the British know horses. While you’re in Britain and riding high on the excitement of the Olympic Games, there’s no better time to take that long-awaited riding vacation. Read on for tips on planning your Olympic Games trip and ideas for your own time in the saddle.

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Buckingham Palace should be on every horse fan’s must-see list. Set in the heart of London, the Royal Mews houses Queen Elizabeth’s horses. Possibly one of the grandest working stables in the world, the Royal Mews is home principally to Cleveland Bays and Windsor Grays. Visitors can see the Queen’s horses, stables, riding hall and carriages.

During the Olympic Games, three events will be held in the streets of London: Road Cycling, Marathon and Triathlon.

Getting a look at these free sports while in the city is a great way to make the most out of the Olympic experience.

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Experiencing Scotland by horseback gives visitors a unique perspective of one of the United Kingdom’s most charismatic locations.

Other London Events London is such a fun city with an endless array of tourist options. From funky urban venues to historical sites, there’s so much to do and see in London beyond the Olympic events.

In addition to traditional tourist fare, like visiting the Tower of London and riding a double-decker bus, The Royal Mews at

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We call them vacations; the British call them holidays – whatever your terminology, summer is the time to take off and enjoy yourself. The British Isles are home to countless equestrian travel opportunities. Get away from the hustle and bustle of the city and get into the saddle. Whether your idea of fun is to meander along a trail or to spend time in the ring with a worldclass trainer, there is definitely a trip for you.

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Set in the beautiful Black Mountains in Wales, the Welsh Mountain Trail trip is a progressive ride in which riders stop nightly at quaint B&Bs and farmhouses along the trail. This trip is conveniently located about three hours east of London. The Scottish Highland Trail ride explores the rugged Cairngorm Mountains. Riders return each evening to a guesthouse in the village of Tomintoul, the highest village in the Scottish Highlands.

Hidden Trails offers a variety of stationary and point-topoint rides in the United Kingdom and Ireland. These rides are sure to thrill riders with long canters through stunning countryside. Featuring horses ranging from native ponies and cobs to Thoroughbreds and Spanish horses, there’s a breed for every taste.

Like Equitours, Hidden Trails offers the Glenlivet Ride in Scottish Highlands, based at a guesthouse and riding center in Tomintoul, and the Black Mountains Trail ride in the Welsh mountains, where visitors return nightly to accommodations in a 17th century farmhouse.

Hidden Trails, which has been providing worldwide equestrian tours for nearly two decades, offers additional trail rides, such as the Exmoor National Park Ride, which explores the beautiful Exmoor plateau. Extending to England’s highest sea cliffs, Exmoor is dotted with ancient villages and farmsteads with chances to glimpse wildlife, including wild Exmoor ponies. The equestrian center is located within the national park. Also, in Wales, Hidden Trails offers the Trans Wales Ride – a progressive, action-packed ride through beautiful, mountainous terrain.

This ride takes riders from the English border to the Irish Sea. Crossing four mountain ranges, this could be the ride of your life! Want something a bit less demanding, then the National Park Ride is available. It is a fantastic riding week with a lot of fun and a Welsh Cob for a great riding companion.

If you want to sharpen your riding skills, Ireland is the place for you! Both Equitours and Hidden Trails offer a wide range of riding options in Ireland. Hidden Trails has partnered with three outstanding equestrian centers in Ireland: Mount Juliet, Castle Leslie and Offaly. Opportunities for dressage, show jumping and, best of all, cross-country on very well-schooled horses, make for an awesome week in the saddle. While the

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Hidden Trails offers the Trans Wales Ride – a progressive, action-packed ride through beautiful, mountainous terrain.

This ride takes riders from the English border to the Irish Sea. Crossing four mountain ranges, this could be the ride of your life!

cross-country courses tend to be the biggest draw, options like golf and a spa sweeten the deal, especially if you are traveling with a nonrider. Whether you prefer a five-star, resort-like setting or simpler amenities, there is just the right center-based stay for you. Families traveling and riding together would enjoy the Monastic Ruins Getaway, a shorter center-based ride designed to be family-friendly.

Finding the right ride is key to enjoying yourself.

“Most of our rides are geared toward intermediate riders, although some trips can accommodate novice riders as well,” explains Ryan Schmidt, owner of the Hidden Trails.

“Make sure you find the right trip for your riding level. If there are problems, it’s usually because riders aren’t up to the riding level of the trip, or vice versa, they are too advanced for the type of riding offered in certain areas. It’s important to not overestimate or underestimate your riding level. That’s where we come in to find the right trip for the right person.” Another plus to companies like Hidden Trails and Equitours is that you can read reviews from

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other riders, which helps form a clear idea of whether or not a trip might be right for you.

Bon Voyage!

The 2012 Olympics will be the third time London has hosted the modern Olympics, so presumably they have it down to a science! As host city, London is providing the rare opportunity for the Olympic equestrian events to take place within the metropolitan area in close proximity to other sports. See an amazing city that combines modern, urban life with centuries of history and culture. Watch the world’s best athletes (horse and human!) in action. Get inspired by all this and go out and take part in your own horse events. I don’t know about you, but I’m ready to book my trip! ■

Where to Find Information

General information about attending the London Olympics and London’s attractions: visitlondon.com; london2012.com Tips for planning a visit to the Royal Mews: www.royalcollection.org.uk U.S.-authorized Olympic Games ticket sales: www.cosport.com Equestrian tour companies: Hidden Trails: www.hiddentrails.com Equitours: www.ridingtours.com

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A Fulfilling Career Do you dream of combining horses and your career? Read on to find some not-so-common jobs that involve horses.

get a foot in the door, and opportunity also awaits the horse owner who recognizes a need and take steps to address it.

Riding boot design hadn’t caught up with technical advances in footwear until two horsewomen took a gamble and founded Ariat®. For years, feed rooms had been filled with a motley assortment of supplement tubs and containers until a clever horse owner created a way to package them neatly for individual horses, and along came SmartPak™.

Whether you have the entrepreneurial spirit or just want to follow a steady career path involving horses, there is opportunity out there. The Equine Journal visited with professionals who have successfully blended their love of horses with successful careers beyond the traditional.

Their jobs differ widely, but they all share the same sense of fulfillment that comes from following their dreams.

Bayard Fox and his wife, Mel, have combined their love of horses and travel in two long and successful equine-based careers, Bitterroot Ranch and Equitours.

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Equine Massage Practitioner/Reiki Practitioner Mary Gordon of Westford, Massachusetts, has always been interested in mind/body integration. She was able to balance a demanding career as a technical writer with her more spiritual side by studying Transcendental Meditation, Tai Chi and Qi Gong for many years. Layoffs in the high tech industry spurred Mary into a career change that wound up adding a new level of quality to her life. She had been volunteering in a Therapeutic Horseback Riding program when a conversation with the barn manager prompted her to look into a career in equine massage. Mary recalls, “That night, I went online and found the Bancroft School of Massage Therapy in Worcester, Massachusetts. I enrolled and I have never regretted it.”

Mary successfully completed the course in equine massage including a rigorous study of equine anatomy, handson training and an internship before becoming a certified equine massage practitioner in 2009. She has also incorporated her background in Reiki into her business, rising from a Level 1 Reiki practitioner to a Reiki Master. She now teaches Reiki from Level 1 to Reiki Master, as well as sharing the healing art with horses.

She says, “It’s challenging when you are first getting started and trying to introduce yourself to new clients, but this is the most rewarding work I’ve ever done. I greet horses with a picture message that I am there to help them feel better, and I ask them if they would like to accept the massage and energy I offer. With equine massage, horses often move their bodies to position my hands where they are hurting. With Reiki, they will often position their body into my open hands if they want it and step away when they have had enough. By carefully observing the horse’s body language and feeling its energy, I am able to give each horse what it needs.”

Mary is quick to point out that Reiki and equine massage may enhance, but do not replace, veterinary care, “Reiki is an ancient healing art that may complement traditional medicine to help a horse find comfort, well-being and peace. Massage can help horses stay healthy in work as well as help them if they are sore. It’s very rewarding to be able to do that.” She also shares thoughts on the future of this career path. “This is a time when the mind/body disciplines are becoming more accepted. Like any small business, it can be a challenge getting started, but if you have a passion for horses and healing, this is a very fulfilling career.”

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FEATURE Bayard Fox, 82, is a seasoned world traveler and energetic dynamo who still rides daily and continues to oversee the operation of Equitours, one of the oldest and most successful international equine-based tourism companies in the world, while his equally youthful wife, Mel, age 63, focuses her talent on running the ranch. The couple’s son, Richard, and his wife, Hadley, are also involved in the family’s businesses. Hadley was so taken with the backcountry lifestyle, she passed up the opportunity to attend Harvard Medical School to pursue her career at the ranch, a decision she has never regretted.

Equitours hosts dozens of rides each year, from Palaceto-Palace trips in India, to wine country rides in Italy, to Fox’s favorite, the Masai Mara Safari in Kenya. Bayard’s wife, Mel, was raised near Mt. Kilimanjaro in Kenya, and she is fluent in Swahili, so when early Bitterroot clients were looking for some variety during the winter season, the couple introduced them to guided rides through the area Mel knew so well. There, travelers were introduced to the vibrant Masai culture and rode alongside zebras, gazelles and even the occasional lion.

The rides were so successful that the couple continued to offer them and started branching out into other locations, founding Equitours as their secondary business. Fox says, “No matter where you travel, horses open doors and take you places most tourists never see.”

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Claire Batson Sir Caletto. I already have a baby from him, and my horse has so much personality, determination, and potential.

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Suzanne Adams Contango. Since he is deceased, I would want to be sure that I did not miss an opportunity to breed to this amazing stallion who produced get that have high ridability quotients for amateurs.

Denise Kareta Steffen S. I have a lovely paint mare, and Steffen S is a gorgeous Friesian...I think that they would make a beautiful baby!

Jennifer Rose I already have two mares in foal for 2012 to my dream stallion, Sir Keith, the only smoky-black, silver-dapple Gypsy stallion in the United States right now.

Heather Farmstead My first thought is that I would not breed, as we need fewer new foals on the ground. However, in a perfect world, I would love to breed my miniature mare to Brian Borg’s stallion, Majestic.

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geared toward the physical, emotional, and psychological effects of war, trauma and abuse. PATH International, formerly NARHA, is the most widely-accepted authority for therapeutic horseback riding. The organization offers links to programs where interested people can find apprentice opportunities, registration for online examinations, and centers that offer certification workshops, continuing education and employment opportunities.

Lauren Groot of Reading, Massachusetts, is a licensed Massachusetts horseback riding instructor and certified therapeutic horseback riding instructor who started riding at the age of six. She followed her passion for horses through high school into college, majoring in equine science at the University of New Hampshire, specializing in therapeutic horseback riding. Following graduation, she earned a master’s degree in rehabilitation services specializing in pediatric developmental disabilities, and she is currently attending Bay Path College pursuing the master’s degree she will need to practice hippotherapy. She has taught at the Tewksbury Hospital Equestrian Farm (T.H.E. FARM) in Tewksbury, Massachusetts, while attending school.

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FEATURE occupational therapist, physical therapist or nurse. Licensed Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTA/Ls)) may practice with an associate degree. Lauren offers this advice to anyone interested in pursuing a career in this field, “I always wanted a career with horses. This is a rewarding field in which you will be excited to go to work each day. To succeed in this field, try to get as much exposure to different populations of individuals with disabilities to increase your knowledge and skill. OT is a demanding field to get into, so volunteer at a lot of places to make your application stand out.”

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Equine Insurance Twenty-eight-year-old Jade Stanbrook, of Brockton, Massachusetts, is a major medical and mortality specialist at Corinthian Insurance in Medway, Massachusetts.

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By chance, Jade came across an advertisement for a specialist in major medical and mortality and pursued the job. She says, “I never really saw myself with a career in insurance, but this is a job where I combine my love of horses, my degree, and my background in the insurance field. I like this specialty because this is an area when I can help people say, ‘What does my horse need?’ instead of ‘How am I going to handle those vet bills?’ – and that’s very fulfilling. Also, with a well-paying job, I was able to buy my first horse instead of riding horses that belonged to other people, and horses remained my passion instead of my career. In this job, I help keep horses safe and I get to talk to horse owners all day. To me, that’s a great job.”

The key to finding the right career path is to research, talk to people, and if possible, spend time with a professional to experience a day in that person’s career.

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Free Jumping Learn how to help your horse shine in the free jumping section of a warmblood inspection.

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t’s a coming-out party, a graduation, and a very elite horse show all in one – the breed inspection is a major event in a young warmblood’s career. So, why not make every effort to shine in each part of the test?

While the horse may already be easy to present in hand or under saddle, the free jumping segment of the warmblood inspection can put a horse, that is not prepared, on the spot if it’s not trained well in advance to understand what is expected of it. Thoughtful and careful training will go a long way toward making the inspection day a positive and enjoyable one for both horse and owner, as well as help the horse show off his or her true potential for the judges.

Requirements of the Test The free jumping phase of the inspection is typically held early in the day. The horse is led into a “chute” and asked to show off his or her natural jumping ability without a rider or longe line for guidance. The chute can be either open or closed at the end, but being closed makes it easier to catch the horse. Depending on what works best for each horse, free jumping can begin with a warmup over ground poles; then, the obstacles are gradually increased in height. Ultimately the horse jumps a cross-rail, vertical, and finally an oxer that can be raised as appropriate each time the horse goes through.

Usually, a few helpers are positioned strategically so they can raise the jumps, encourage the horse to go forward, or be the catcher at the end. Someone holding a bucket of grain provides great incentive for cantering directly over the jumps and to the end of the chute without stopping. Usually, they have the horse go through a few times without jumps in order to evaluate gaits and get the horse used to the “track.”

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The horse goes through the chute a few times until the owner or the judges feel that it has jumped its best and demonstrated aptitude for take-off and landing, as well as natural bascule. The judges then average the scores awarded for scope and technique in free jumping and add that to the overall score for the inspection.

“The judges are very helpful and encouraging during the free jumping phase,” says Christine Kropf, who hosted her first American Hanoverian Society (AHS) inspection tour last summer at Cazenovia College in New York. She has been raising, training, and showing a small number of top quality Hanoverians out of her Hawk Hollow Farm in Jamesville, NY, for the past decade, with several wins for her young stock. She holds clinics, teaches showing in hand, and has attended numerous inspections with her young stock and with clients’ horses.

Mary Baechler, a breeder of Swedish Warmbloods at Magpie Farm in Yakima, Washington, finds that the judges are great teachers, are very kind, and explain what they see in terms the owners can easily understand. She has hosted many Swedish Warmblood Association of North America (SWANA) inspections in the northwestern U.S., and in 2009, 28 horses participated in the Yakima, Washington, inspection she organized. “Inspections are fun for the participants and attract spectators, media notice, and even T.V. crews,” Mary says.

Free Jumping as Part of Early Training Mary and Christine agree that it is much better to have the horse trained well in advance for the free jumping part of the test, not just a week or two ahead of inspection day. They have both seen the results of consistent, good training as well as the

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Swedish Warmblood stallion, Brio, exhibits that a horse’s talent can be seen in the jumping chute before a rider is ever on its back.

consequences of asking a horse, who is not experienced or confident enough, to free jump during the test.

Christine’s training routine incorporates free jumping for all of her horses and begins when they are around three or four years of age. “We have a ‘Chute Day’ and everybody gets to go through the chute,” she says. Friends and her barn personnel help out. “Everyone thinks it’s a lot of fun, and it’s a really good day for the horses. I think it’s fun for them. I have never had one that didn’t want to do it. I lead them through in the beginning; then, after you get them going, they figure out what to do.” She initially walks or jogs them over small obstacles with the reward of some grain at the end of the course. They soon learn to go through the chute on their own. While Christine tries not to rely on the use of a whip, it can be used when needed to encourage the horse from behind and prevent a reverse of direction as the horse is learning. The whip is

already understood as nothing more than an aid by the horses, and they know to go forward if it’s waved or flicked behind them. There are horses that know their jobs so well that they will freely jump without the whip in the test.

Sometimes, the problem isn’t getting the horses to go through the chute without hesitation; it’s getting them to stop.

“A closed chute is preferable for control, especially if you have a young horse that really gets going,” says Christine, recalling an incident where she worked with a four-year-old hunter/ jumper type. “I finally had to close the chute off in the front to get her to stop going through it. Every time she would come around the arena, her ears would lock down on the chute and I’d think, ‘here we go again,’ but she was taking each jump perfectly in stride.” She has also seen an older, somewhat timid mare find her niche in jumping by showing what she could do once she understood what was expected of her.

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Preparation is an important part of free jumping. It is much better to have the horse trained well in advance, not just a week or two ahead of inspection day.

It’s important to take the time to lay a good foundation for the horse. “I’ve watched for years, and horses always do better when they are prepared.” While she didn’t have a lot of outside help when she first began teaching her horses, she does have a hunter/jumper background and understands correct spacing and adjusting the heights of the jumps. She also learned tips from watching a DVD purchased from the American Hanoverian Society.

Build Confidence in Advance “The main thing I tell my clients is to start early and practice once or twice a week,” says Mary, who raises winning Swedish Warmbloods and Thoroughbred crosses. “In free jumping, you start low and let the horse build up confidence with ins and outs. My trainer started two or three months before the inspection and did the work without any pressure, so the horses had a chance to develop their confidence.”

In contrast, she has seen horses that have only just been introduced to free jumping a week prior to the inspection, when so much more could have been accomplished with more experience. In addition to introducing the horse to the boots and bridle needed well in advance, Mary advises trimming the horse’s hooves several weeks in advance of the inspection.

Mary notes that in Sweden, breeders have been known to set up a pasture chute on the way to the barn, so that when all the mares and foals return to the stalls at night, they come through the chute on their own and jump over very low obstacles as a routine part of their day. But, she says that horses shouldn’t be worked over jumps until they are three or four.

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The chute for free jumping is constructed along the outer wall of the indoor arena or the fence in the outdoor arena. The inner “wall” of the chute can be fashioned using poles and jump standards.

potential. He was only required to free jump as a three-yearold. Robin trained him herself, and while a USDF Bronze medalist and not a jumper, she followed SWANA guidelines for the parameters of the chute. Then, she led him over ground poles to familiarize him with what would be asked of him, using just a halter and lead rope. “Starting off, you want to develop their confidence and make sure they know they’re supposed to go over the fences. It was very easy with him. He’s not afraid and likes to jump. When you turn a horse loose, you want someone behind him encouraging him not to turn around. You don’t want the horse to develop a bad habit.” She worked with him twice a week for about four months before the inspection. “Rather than drilling him, the sessions were short, as long as he did his job,” she says. From the beginning of Brio’s life, Robin says she had high expectations for him, so working with him in the chute posed no challenges. She looks forward to his first foal next spring, out of an Arabian mare.

Chutes and Equipment for Training The chute for free jumping is constructed along the outer wall of the indoor arena or the fence in the outdoor arena.

The inner “wall” of the chute can be fashioned using poles and jump standards, or in some cases, strong tape. The goal is to make it easy for handlers to work with the horse, and make it obvious where you want the horse to go, but not allow the horse to escape from the chute without going over the obstacles. The end of the closed chute should not be less than 45’ from the last oxer, according to the American Hanoverian Society’s Spring 2003 article on the “Mare Performance Test Frequently Asked Questions,” authored by Suzanne Quarles, currently AHS Executive Vice President.

Protective equipment, such as bell boots and jumping boots, should be put on the horse, and he should be comfortable with the equipment before being introduced to free jumping. During the inspection, the horse will be required to jump with a bridle and snaffle bit, so you’ll want to have them accustomed to jumping with the bridle before they are asked to perform in the inspection. Finally, a length of leather

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“Free jumping shows the natural talent and potential of the horse.” Without a rider to influence the horse either positively or negatively, and because the horse is too young at this age to be stressed by jumping under saddle over fences of considerable height, the judges can see the results of the breeding and what is hoped would be inheritable in future generations.

The scoring during this phase of the Mare or Stallion Performance Test is divided into two sections: technique and ability. “In the technique section, judges evaluate everything from the approach of the first jump to the landing phase of the last jump,” Zuther said.

Here, the horse can demonstrate adjustability of stride in the canter as well as bascule and scope. How the horse handles the situation as a learning process is also carefully considered. “When a horse touches a pole, or knocks it down, we like it to be a learning experience.

The horse should approach the next jump without hesitation and try to make it better than the last.”

Willingness and heart are rewarded in the scores – but “not craziness or timidity.”

Jumping ability is the second part of the scoring process. “To say it simply: the height and width of jumps determine how much ability the horse has. Some go quite nicely over three feet, but that is it; they refuse to go higher. Others show their true jumping potential once the jumps become higher. Sometimes, the more talented horses fall asleep over little jumps!” Zuther said.

The scores range from 1 to 10, with 1 being lowest and 10 the highest. The total scores for style are added to the scores for ability, and then they’re divided by two for the final score for the horse’s free jumping portion of the test.

The test applies to both potential dressage and jumping Hanoverian horses, because, as Zuther said, “We want to see the overall athletic ability.

The ultimate goal is to continue improving the next generation of sport horses.” ■

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Start Slow. Pick a large neutral part of the horse’s body and begin clipping. The left shoulder is a great place to start, as it is the side that we traditionally approach our horse from. Clip against the direction of the hair and move slowly, letting the clippers slide through the hair. Use overlapping strokes with the clippers; this will help prevent lines.

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Map It Out. If you plan to perform a specialty clip on your horse, mark it in wet chalk first. For instance, if you wish to leave a full saddle patch, place the saddle on your horse and trace around it.

Ear We Go. When you move on to clipping the ears, place cotton in the base of the ear. This will serve two purposes: to quiet the hum of the clippers, and to prevent hair from traveling down the ear canal. Then, fold the ear in half vertically and slowly move from top to bottom, removing the excess hair from the inside of the ear.

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Dressage Lisa Hyslop, Oak Hammock Farm, Loxahatchee, FL Q: My horse has a hard time counter cantering.

What can I do to help him?

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: When working on a movement, it is always important to understand what that exercise is meant to produce or provoke. In the case of the counter canter, it is intended to shift the horse’s balance more onto the outside hind. As expected, this can be more difficult for some horses than others, depending on the conformation of an individual and the level of training.

Things you, as a rider, can do to “help” the horse in counter canter are related to rider position and the exercises the rider chooses. You must first be certain you are sitting straight on the horse. Now, when you shift your weight to provoke the same in the horse, the horse can respond more easily. A rider who is collapsed to one side puts the horse out of balance and has to work that much harder to shift the horse. Next, you will need to understand the aids to produce the shift in the horse. You should keep your seat and leg in the position of the true canter. As you approach the point of the shift, adjust your weight toward the outside hind to encourage the horse to take more weight onto its outside hind. The flexion and bend stay in the context of the true canter.

Deepen your seat to help stabilize the horse and encourage more engagement. If necessary, you can also use the inside leg at the girth in the rhythm of the canter to help bring the shoulders around into the direction of travel.

In looking at the counter canter loop of First Level Test 3, as you canter through the corner and approach the quarterline, prepare to shift your weight toward the outside hind. After passing the quarterline, in rhythm to the canter, gently close the inside leg at the girth to help bring the shoulders “around” the turn. After passing X, continue this when approaching the next quarterline. As you reach the quarterline, return to your

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original position and true canter.

If your horse lacks the balance or confidence to do the First Level Test 3 loop, try a more gradual approach.

First, along the long side, simply ask for the counter canter depart, and canter a few strides before walking or trotting.

Do this at different locations in the arena.

Once you can achieve the counter canter depart easily, try asking for the depart immediately after the corner and then try riding across the long diagonal to the true canter. You can then decrease the length of the diagonal and produce a greater demand on the horse.

Also, try the loop from the First Level Test 3, but only ride to the first quarterline instead of through X. As your horse develops a greater ability to take weight onto the outside hind and your position and aids improve, the horse’s confidence will develop quickly and the counter canter will become quite simple. Increasing the demands in a gradual, stepwise manner will make even the most difficult counter canter effort easy.

Lisa Hyslop currently resides in Loxahatchee, FL, along with her husband, Beck Hyslop. Together they own Oak Hammock Farm, Inc., a five-acre training facility. Hyslop has trained horses and riders to Regional and National

Championship Awards. 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. She has trained many different breeds of horses in the discipline of dressage, including Arabians, Morgans, Lusitanos, Dutch Warmbloods, Westfalens, and Hanoverians, to name a few. Her unique skills allow her to make difficult concepts more easily understood for riders and horses. Hyslop also holds a USEF “R” Dressage Judge license.

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Hunter/Jumper Bernie Traurig, www.equestriancoach.com my eye. Littauer used to draw lines on the ground; at a normal 3’3” jump, he’d put the take-off line about 6’ off. He’d say try to ride to that line. Then he’d put one 12’ away, one stride from that take-off spot, and say try to ride to that line. He’d repeat that until we’d get two strides away, then three strides away (36’ from the 6’ take-off spot). That : I think an eye is something that can exercise helped me a lot back then. be highly developed through exercises.

Today, I use modified versions of the It could be true that some people have same exercise with poles and cavalettis. a better sense of depth perception than Step 1: Identify the goal. Our goal is others, but I find that a lot of people, like to arrive at the correct take off-spot, in the my daughter and I, were not people born right balance and with the right impulsion with a great eye. for the size and width of the jump.

In fact, the first time I remember The take-off spots vary somewhat. actually seeing a distance three strides Courses over 3’ high are generally away from a jump, I was 13 years old. I measured about 6’ away from the takeoff went through a period of time as a junior, and the landing. When we start, we’re especially at age 14, when I made wrong happy to see a distance one stride out, two decisions, like we all do. strides out. As we gain experience through My coach at the time, Vladimir exercises, our eye develops, and over time, Littauer, used exercises to help develop we can recognize that take-off spot six, seven, eight strides out.

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works for a normal horse with a normal canter. If the horse has a short stride or a long stride, adjust the distance accordingly.

You can make the exercise more challenging by altering the distance. You can make it short where you have to land, and shorten the horse’s stride a little bit. Or, you can make it longer where you have to land, and lengthen the horse’s stride a little bit. You should begin to see the distance from your landing or your first stride.

Develop your eye earlier.

Be sure not to count the landing. I tell people to actually say “land,” because many people mistakenly count the landing as “one;” they don’t even realize they do it.

Step 4: Practice daily. As an amateur or young rider, you don’t get the practice a professional gets riding 10 horses a day – jumping, jumping, jumping. So, you have to devise ways to maximize the development of your eye and time in the saddle.

If you school twice a week with your trainer and jump maybe 30 jumps each time, so 60 jumps a week for four weeks, you have 240 jumps in a month to exercise your eye. That’s nothing. Go out there every day and practice these cavalettis. I don’t think it takes anything out of your horse to practice this every day. It’s not like jumping big jumps.

Step 5: Watch and learn. Study other horses at horse shows. You can see distances from the ground sometimes easier than you can from the tack. You start to be able to see five strides out and know where that horse is going to end up. Watch to see what the rider is going to do about it.

Analyze that. That’s helpful.

United States Equestrian Team veteran, Bernie Traurig, has reached the top of the sport in show jumping, dressage, and eventing. He has won over 60 Grand Prix events, competed in eight World Cup Finals, was inducted into the National Show Hunter Hall of Fame, and was short-listed in dressage for the World Championship Trials and the Olympic Games. He launched www.equestriancoach.com to make quality education accessible and affordable to every rider, regardless of his or her background, level, or geographic location.

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Western Basic Roping Questions Answered Steve Orth of Orth Ranch, Guthrie, OK Q: What do you look for in a roping prospect?

Q: How do you first introduce roping to your horse?

A: Conformation is the most important part of choosing a horse for any roping event. I look for a horse with good withers, a short back, long hips, a clean throatlatch and nice bend in their hocks. A horse that has been used a lot and is well broke is also a good candidate. Some of the conformation can be overlooked if a horse has been used a lot. Ranch horses that have been trained with intentions of being used in their adult life are most always a fit for any roping event.

A: Swinging a rope on a horse that is new to roping is always the first place to start. Once the horse is comfortable with having a rope swung on him, then you can move to following a loose steer in the arena. Always start this step with a calm and patient demeanor.

Q: What are some basic skills I should work on if I would like to start roping?

A: Riding a horse well and feeling safe is a necessity before ever swinging a rope on a horse or going to the arena to rope. You should be able to catch the

dummy consistently and have a good idea as to how to catch a steer before ever getting on your horse. You also need to make sure you can control your horse and do everyday maneuvers, such as turning left and right, stopping and backing up before you ever begin to track a steer or swing a rope off your horse.

Steve Orth owns and trains out of Orth Ranch in Guthrie, OK. He specializes in roping and has trained many world champions and reserve world champions, such as Seven S Little Doc and Zans Diamond Command. He has also been named an AQHA High Point Open Exhibitor.

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By Michael A. Caruso III, V.M.D.; Taryn Gervais, D.V.M.; and Omar Maher, D.V., D.A.C.V.S. of New England Equine Medical and Surgical Center

Nuclear Scintigraphy in the Horse

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What is bone scan, and how does my veterinarian use it to help my horse?

: Nuclear scintigraphy, or bone scan, is a relatively recent advance in diagnostic imaging in the horse and can be a crucial tool for the lameness diagnostician.

It was perfected by Doctors Ueltschi in Europe and Devous and Twardock in the United States. Scintigraphy can be used to assess the current status of known radiographic abnormalities (active vs. quiescent lesions), screen horses with odd forelimb and hindlimb lameness, pursue diagnosis in horses with negative or uneventful radiographs, and evaluate horses with poor performance. Although it is an incredibly valuable tool, scintigraphy should never replace the use of diagnostic analgesia (nerve blocks) in equine lameness. Nuclear scintigraphy can detect changes of 10-13 grams of radiopharmaceutical in bone whereas changes measured in grams must occur before a lesion can be detected using radiography. This means that bone scan can provide answers before lesions are evident on radiographs.

Bone scan is a functional evaluation, meaning that we are evaluating the current status of the bone at the time the scan is performed. Lesions that show up on a bone scan indicate that active bone formation is occurring, which might take weeks to be visible on a radiograph. Therefore, nuclear scintigraphy is an invaluable imaging tool for detecting early stages of bone injury. This means also that scintigraphy is unlikely to accurately reflect changes in bone that occurred more than three to four months before the study.

The process of obtaining an image is as follows. A radioisotope emits particles of radiation that are captured using a scintillation camera. The most common radioisotope used in equine nuclear scintigraphy is technetium99m (99mTc). 99mTc is ideal for radiation safety and animal use because it is a short-lived radioisotope with a half-life of six hours, meaning that the majority of the isotope is gone after only six hours. 99mTc is excreted primarily via the kidneys, requiring urine to be monitored and isolated during the radioactive period.

The 99mTc radioisotope emits gamma rays that are collected using a gamma camera and used for the production of the final image. Na99mTc (sodium coupled with technetium) is mixed with a pharmaceutical, either methylene diphosphonate (MDP) or hydroxymethane/hydroxymethylene (HDP/HMDP). While the exact cellular mechanism of binding is unclear, 99mTc-MDP (technetium bound to MDP) is attracted to and binds to actively remodeling bone, specifically osteoblasts. Osteoblasts are bone cells that are responsible for producing and laying down new bone after injury. In horses with acute injuries, the body is actively breaking down bone (osteoclast activity) and producing and replacing the injured site with new bone (osteoblast activity). Due to the bone cell activity after injury, the ideal time to image is ten days to eight weeks after an injury.

The high degree of sensitivity with bone scan is attributed to increased osteoblast activity,

which comes before changes are visible radiographically. In essence, the 99mTc-MDP binds to active osteoblasts in areas of the bone that have increased bone turnover due to recent injury. The gamma radiation then emitted from the horse is captured by a gamma camera or nuclear scintillation camera. Using computer programs custom designed for nuclear scintigraphy, the captured radiation is turned into an image that shows areas of abnormal or increased radiopharmaceutical uptake. This corresponds to increased bone turnover in areas of injury.

Bone scan interpretation is largely a qualitative assessment. Images are evaluated for intensity, location, and character of radiopharmaceutical uptake. Areas of increased uptake (hot spots) or decreased uptake are noted.

In a lame horse, abnormal areas of uptake in one limb are compared to the radiopharmaceutical uptake in the opposite limb. These changes in uptake, whether major or minor differences, can be crucial focus points for further investigation. When multiple areas of injury are observed on the bone scan image, it can help the veterinarian to gauge which sites are of primary importance. Once one issue is addressed, other areas may need to be evaluated before a horse regains full soundness. Again, along with a thorough physical examination and lameness evaluation, nuclear scintigraphy is an important tool for the diagnosis and treatment of equine lameness. ■

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WHO WE ARE The veterinarians at NEEMSC are experienced and well versed in using their technology as well as more traditional approaches to evaluating horses. The owners, Mike Davis, DVM, MS and Jacqueline Bartol, DVM, DACVIM, are knowledgeable in their fields. Dr. Davis is a well-respected surgeon and lameness diagnostician and hospital manager and Dr. Bartol is a board-certified internal medicine clinician. Andris J. Kaneps, DVM, PhD, DACVS, DACVSMR, is a board-certified surgeon, lameness diagnostician, and board-certified

sports medicine and rehabilitation clinician and Omar Maher, DVM, DACVS joins them as a board-certified surgeon, lameness diagnostician and emergency medicine clinician. Nicholas Cassotis, DVM, DACVO, a board-certified veterinary ophthalmologist, and Patricia QuirionHenrion MA, NAVPT, an Equine Rehabilitation Specialist round out the team of primary veterinarians and sports medicine staff. They are joined by a number of additional consulting veterinary specialists, intern veterinarians and students, technicians and support staff.

WHAT WE DO As the premier service provider in New England for state-of-the-art equine health care to both the clients of referring veterinarians from the region and directly to horse owners and professionals, NEEMSC offers a variety of services. Through their talented clinicians and experienced, trained staff, they offer the most up-to-date technological, surgical and medical treatments available in the industry. From performance issues all the way to major lifesaving surgeries, they serve as a fullservice equine care facility.

D. Michael Davis, DVM, MS ❘ Jacqueline Bartol, DVM, DACVIM Andris Kaneps, DVM, PhD, DACVS ❘ Omar Maher, DV, DACVS ❘ Nicholas Cassotis, DVM, DACVO ❘ Patricia Henrion, Equine Rehabilitation Therapy ❘ Vicki T. King, Practice Manager

15 Members Way (Route 16, Exit 9) Dover, NH ❘ Phone 603.749.9111 ❘ Fax 603.749.9118

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THE TECHNOLOGY WE EMPLOY NEEMSC is home to the most advanced imaging systems available for horses. In addition to computed radiography and digital ultrasound, NEEMSC offers magnetic resonance imaging (MRIs), computed tomography (CT) (including contrast-enhanced CT) scans, video endoscopy, and nuclear scintigraphy (bone scans) to identify the affected areas on your horse. Once the areas of concern have been

identified, the treatments offered are extensive. The management of your horse’s lameness will include the most appropriate regimen using well-known techniques such as joint injections and drug-therapy.

NEEMSC also utilizes more advanced remedies including shockwave therapy, platelet rich plasma (PRP), stem cells, IRAP conditioned plasma and mesotherapy.

WHAT OUR CLIENTS HAVE TO SAY I’ve been going to New England Equine for a few years now and working with Dr. Maher and his team have been nothing but a pleasurable experience every visit. They were able to give me strength and hope when I was ready to throw in the towel. Dr. Maher’s was so thorough with everything he did. He always made sure to keep me in the loop with any procedure that was being done. And would always make sure to follow up afterwards. I am very lucky to have found a Veterinarian that is as knowledgeable and caring as Dr. Maher and his team are at New England Equine. I really can’t thank them enough for the work they have put in to making my horses like new again.

- Meaghan Macglashing

I can’t say enough good things about the New England Equine Medical and Surgical Center. I have had many years of experience with NEEMSC, with my horse Mikey. My latest experience was regarding a melanoma surgery that was done by Dr. Mike Davis.

I put so much trust into Dr. Davis, I have nothing but wonderful words and high regards when it comes to his work and his qualifications. They made it easy for me to visit Mikey and I knew that he was in the best of hands. The staff at NEEMSC is very nice, very professional and very caring.

- Marilyn Fischer

I am totally thrilled with the level of service and professionalism that my horse and I received at the New England Equine Medical and Surgical Center. Dusty could just barely walk when we visited NEEMSC due to complications with ringbone that we have been battling for years. My vet Sarah Jensen worked with me to find them; we ended up travelling almost eight hours to get to the clinic. We were very impressed with Dr. Davis when he called and spoke with us. He was interested in our case and was very definitive in our options. In addition to being professional, they were so caring to when it came to Dusty.

The clinic gave off such a laidback atmosphere, every horse there had a calm air. It was amazing the level of care that each horse in the clinic received; it really helped me to be confident in the staff and the process.

The surgery went beautifully; the care Dusty received was outstanding. The staff went out of their way to keep me involved and make sure that I was a part of the process. I am impressed with the overall level of customer service that was apparent at NEEMSC. - Roberta Barili

As my gelding stood on the cross ties one day I noticed that his right eye looked different than the left. A good friend suggested that I contact New England Equine, so I did. After the preliminary evaluation, it was decided that this was something their ophthalmologist, Dr. Nicholas Cassotis, needed to see. Conveniently, he was coming the next day, so Aidan spent the night. From the time he arrived until he left the next day, the entire staff couldn’t have been more accommodating.

They patiently answered my questions during the procedures and explained what they were doing. Upon discharging Aidan, I was given a folder full of information from Dr. Bartol and Dr. Kaneps and told to call with any questions. After weighing all the options, I opted to not have the elective surgery performed. Many thanks to the entire NEEMSC staff for their reassurance and guidance!

- Rebecca Eddy

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NEW ENGLAND EQUINE MEDICAL & SURGICAL CENTER, PLLC Dover, New Hampshire

D. Michael Davis, DVM, MS ❘ Jacqueline Bartol, DVM, DACVIM Andris Kaneps, DVM, PhD, DACVS ❘ Omar Maher, DV, DACVS ❘ Nicholas Cassotis, DVM, DACVO ❘ Patricia Henrion, Equine Rehabilitation Therapy ❘ Vicki T. King, Practice Manager

15 Members Way (Route 16, Exit 9) Dover, NH ❘ Phone 603.749.9111 ❘ Fax 603.749.9118

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Horse Care Myths & Tips

Keen Horsemen

By: Ruthann Smith © 2011, Ruthann Smith, All rights reserved.

Photos courtesy of TopTurnout.com

The wise man says: I don’t know.

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ome consider it fashionable to think they know a lot about horses. Yet, that belief is a clear indication one is not a true horseman. Individuals may acquire knowledge and experience. However, esteemed masters insist they know nothing. By all means, the goal is to be informed and skilled with highly-developed sensibilities. Yet, the most important aspects of horsemanship are: awareness, sensitivity and humility. The more you learn, the more you realize you don’t know. Assumptions are counterproductive. They take us out of the moment. Horses will usually tell us what we need to know, if we can hear them.

This requires being very open and present.

Sound horsemanship is as much about experience and technique as a way of being.

Here are some basic ways of being aware that are consistent among the world’s finest horsemen.

Read Eyes The horse’s eye instantly offers you a wealth of information. When meeting, assess the eye first. Determine if a horse tends to be fearful or indignant. That way, if he resists, you already know whether to instill confidence or be clear. Every time you encounter a horse, tune into the eye. While it portrays temperament and emotion, the eye is also a quick read on the horse’s wellbeing. So much of what a horse feels is in the eye. Changes are especially important.

An eye that seems distant, cloudy or dull may indicate the horse is sick or in pain. I’ve been able to tell instantly if a horse has a new groom or needs extra warmup, just by the eye. If you promptly notice and respond to changes in the eye, you can avert grave and costly problems.

Listen Hear everything. Sounds tell stories.

Ambient sound can give you clues that impact soundness, finances and lives.

Common practical circumstances include: Walking. Notice the sound of each hoof hitting the ground. An extra clank can be a loose shoe. That’s your cue to perhaps tape the foot and get the shoe tightened.

Otherwise, it may pull off, taking a chunk of hoof with it.

Coughing. A cough is something you want to remedy. Sometimes hay is dusty. Wetting it keeps down the dust.

Some, especially heavy and asthmatic horses, should always have wet hay. Good circulation helps them as well. If it is a respiratory infection, you want to treat it promptly, as those can linger.

Banging. Pay mind. It can save lives.

A cast horse is a very serious and immediate threat. No one wants a horse to thrash to death. A cast horse typically sounds like repeated strong banging or a pause and again distressed kicking against the wall.

A horse is cast when it is down too close to a wall and can’t get up. A lot of times, they try to roll over and get wedged against the wall. Since an equine’s only means of defense is its legs, if it can’t get up, the reality translates as a matter of life or death to the horse. Rule number one to dealing with cast horses is: get help.

Professional braiders have a tacit agreement.

If someone steps out of the tent and calls, “Cast horse!” everyone safely secures their horse and runs to assist. Even if quiet, a cast horse is in fight or flight mode. It is not thinking clearly. Bottom line: if you get

Get in Heads Keen horsemen feel what horses feel. Hence, they can make horses hearts big to win. What does that entail? What happens in horses’ and masters’ heads? What are they seeing that we don’t? Why do they make certain decisions?

Access insight into the minds of great horses and their people via Ruthann’s upcoming blog at TopTurnout.com. She’ll be posting videos from the Winter Equestrian Festival in Florida. So, we hope you’ll enjoy this interactive endeavor.

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For a big heart to win, a horse must be truly confident his needs will be met. A discerning eye allows keen horsemen to stay tuned in. As preventative measures, this shiny fit horse has liniment on his back and poultice on his legs. His bed is always deep, clean and fluffy. Life is good.

close, you’ll likely get kicked. Cast horses that suddenly thrash seriously injure many people. Speak quietly and calmly to instill confidence. If the horse is in a temporary stall, your best strategy is to unhinge and move the wall from outside the stall. If in a permanent stall, it is not advisable to step over the horse. Your best option is to use a longe line. Gently toss it over a hoof and pull to roll the horse over. Stand clear, as he’ll jump up immediately.

If a horse is banging his buckets, he may be out of water. Dehydration compromises body temperature, all cellular functions and digestion. Colic can be lethal.

So, make sure horses always have plenty of clean water. If they are kicking or scraping their teeth, figuring out the source of their stress can keep horses healthy.

Watch Keen horsemen see everything. Often, more than we can imagine. Nothing is taken for granted. For instance, they’ll watch the angle of each hoof hitting the ground as a horse walks down the aisle, every time.

How a horse stands is important. Toes pointed, lots of shifting weight and where a horse stands in the stall can be signs of discomfort. The horse’s environment can speak volumes as well. Signs of stress or

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illness can include: holes dug, stall walking tracks, not drinking enough water, not eating well, changes in manure, etc. Any altered patterns indicate changes, which may need attention.

Masters watch you, too. They notice your feel, how well you clue into your horse’s needs and if you strive for excellence. If you want to be a great horseman, seize every opportunity to learn. Be diligent. Keep finding ways to help, such as: cleaning, polishing, picking, sweeping and washing. Nothing to do? Clean halters, stall bars, muck buckets, etc. The more you do to help, the more time people will take to teach you. Welcome the chance to ride difficult horses, provided they are safely in line with your abilities. Use your time constructively: watch lessons, study competitions, notice details of interactions, ask questions, read voraciously, listen well and with an open heart. Do everything in your power to absorb, assimilate and apply as much as possible. Most importantly: ask. True horsemen put the horses first. So, they prefer to share knowledge and understanding.

Never Blame It is not the horse’s fault. Your job is to stay ahead of the horse’s inclinations and needs. If something did not go as planned, you could have done something differently. Consider each experience a lesson. Wise horsemen never blame the horse.

Be Aware This is my last “Myths and Tips” column. If you take one message from this series, let it be to: keep open. The better you “hear” your horse, the more he’ll want to please you. Don’t take anything at face value. Tune in constantly. Things can change in an instant. Strive to be a great horseman by continually acquiring and employing as much knowledge, experience and wisdom as possible. I hope you’ll join me on this lifelong journey. Just remember, the wise man says: I don’t know.

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3. Twist & Hold To protect the length and roots, first twist the tail. Then hold the bottom.

Gently comb below your grip, always from the bottom as you work your way up the tail. Organize hair to the root.

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The Review Bit Blanket’s Bit Warmer

SmartPak®’s New SmartSupplements™ SmartPak, the nation’s leading equine direct marketer, has added two cuttingedge formulas to its already extensive SmartSupplements line – SmartFlex® IV Ultimate and SmartFlex® Rehab. With these two additions, the SmartFlex line now includes seven levels of support, each of which targets a horse in a different life stage or degree of work.

SmartFlex IV Ultimate was designed to offer uncompromising joint and connective tissue support for elite performance horses in intense work. This unrivaled formula contains a powerful combination of traditional ingredients and innovative joint health solutions.

SmartFlex Rehab is a unique formula designed to assist the healing process by focusing, not only on joint and connective tissue health, but also supporting a healthy inflammatory response.

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Bit Blanket, Inc.™, a New Hampshire-based company, has introduced an innovative new product, an electric bit warmer, that solves a problem resulting from chilly temperatures. Equine bits can become so cold in the fall and winter months that horses often experience pain, discomfort, and soft tissue damage when these cold pieces of metal are put in their mouths. With the new Bit Blanket, riders can quickly and conveniently warm their horses’ bits to a temperature compatible with a horse’s normal body temperature.

The bit warmers plug into any standard outlet and run on only four watts of energy. Simply wrap the Bit Blanket around the cold bit, plug it in, and while you are grooming your horse, saddling up and preparing for your ride, your horse’s bit is being warmed to a comfortable temperature.

To learn more about Bit Blanket, visit www.BitBlanket.com.

New Ariat® and Gypsy Soule® Collection Ariat International, leader in innovative western and English footwear, apparel and accessories, has partnered with Lorinda Graham-Van Newkirk and Amy Moorhouse of Gypsy Soule to create a collection of stylish western boots and boat shoes that incorporate Gypsy Soule’s unique, colorful design and rock ‘n’ roll style with Ariat’s premium, full-grain leathers and technically-innovative footwear. The authentic collection portrays a youthful, eclectic style combining vivid screen-print, rich embroidery and bright Swarovski crystals.

The Gypsy Soule and Ariat collection is designed for women, with a suggested retail price ranging from $179.95 to $499.95. The Gypsy Soule and Ariat Collection is set to launch in April, 2012, and will be available at western retailers, boutiques, by catalog and on ariat.com.

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Bookshelf Handy Hints For The Horse Person

Tipperary Equestrian Show Helmets Tipperary Equestrian, a North American leader in helmet manufacturing, has launched the new T-Series, which will include the T2 and the T4. Both helmets are ASTM/SEI certified, are comprised of an ABS shell over an EPS liner, and feature 11 large vents, including two rear exhausts that allow for maximum airflow and breathability. Each helmet includes an innovative Flex-Flo visor, and these helmets are ergonomically engineered to accommodate a variety of head shapes safely and comfortably.

The unique drop-back shell cradles the skull, increasing the protection area while supporting helmet retention and stability. An additional rear padding system is included for a personalized fit. The harness is comprised of supple, yet strong leather; its adjustable chinstrap introduces the brand new Multi-point Quick-click Buckle, which allows for onehanded removal while adding strength and security. As an added bonus, the liners in both the T2 and T4 are removable and washable! The T4 is sold with an extra liner – “one in, one out” for heavy show days!

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By Karen Bush, author of The Complete Equine Emergency Bible Paperback; $12.95 As much as you may love your horses, anyone who has ever owned or cared for one knows full well that the care and keeping of these beautiful creatures is a timeconsuming, labor-intensive, and expensive endeavor. In Handy Hints for the Horse Person, Karen Bush rides to the rescue with hundreds of tips ranging from stable chores to tack and rider apparel care to finding new uses for old equipment.

Compact and comprehensive, Handy Hints for the Horse Person is as useful for the one-horse backyard owner as it is for the multi-horse barn manager. Soon your barn will be more organized, more economical, and even more environmentally friendly than ever before – all for a fraction of the time and money you’re used to spending.

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The new package makes it known that Sweet PDZ is made in the USA. Sweet PDZ consumers say, “Made in America” is meaningful to them. This new design makes it known that Sweet PDZ is proud of this too.

The Sweet PDZ story, usage instructions, and a call-out to consumers that Sweet PDZ is very effective and safe to use in all pet habitats is detailed on the back panel of this new package.

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Regally bred and destined for greatness, Raja is on the path to the Triple Crown when a series of events sends him into the random world of “off-the-track Thoroughbreds.” Raja’s odyssey takes him from the Kentucky Derby trail to the “A” show circuit; along the streets of New York City with the NYPD mounted unit; and to the horrors of the livestock auction and “kill” truck. When he meets Paddy Murphy, a retired steeplechase jockey, and Paddy’s 16-yearold niece, Dee, Raja finds a second chance to fulfill his destiny.

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Caballito Children’s Books, an imprint of award-winning Caballo Press of Ann Arbor, has published two equestriancentered children’s books in time for the upcoming holiday season. The first is titled Two Foals, a Dash of Sprinkles and a Cherry on Top! by author and world-class level equestrienne, Brittany Bevis, with illustrations by noted artist, Pam Talley. The second is titled Claude, the Clumsy Clydesdale by Marion E. Altieri, the editorial director and head writer of Equicurean, an annual Saratoga-themed magazine celebrating horse racing and polo. Vivid ink drawings, à la Beatrix Potter, by illustrator Gina Romero, will complement Altieri’s story.

Two Foals, a Dash of Sprinkles and a Cherry on Top! is the charming tale of a precocious young girl named Madison, who is quick to discover that first appearances are not always what they seem. After the birth of two foals on

the family farm, Madison is alarmed when she realizes that one of the babies is covered in white spots. Madison is concerned that the new foal is sick, so she seeks out her Grandpa for advice. After listening to Madison’s worries, Grandpa decides the time has come to tell his granddaughter the real story of how horses came to have spots.

Claude, the Clumsy Clydesdale is the first volume in The Alpha Mare Series, a collection of books containing stories designed to assist parents in teaching their children life lessons pertaining to a variety of topics, such as self-esteem.

Each book in the series focuses on a different breed and teaches life lessons that incorporate the traits associated with the particular breed featured in a story.

Pre-orders for Two Foals, a Dash of Sprinkles and a Cherry on Top! and Claude, the Clumsy Clydesdale are available at www.caballopress.com.

A Marvelous Mustang Tales from the Life of a Spanish Horse As Told To Janice M. Ladendorf Paperback; $15.95 Retail Hard Cover; $25.95 Retail E-Book; $9.95 This fascinating memoir is the true story of the taming, gentling, and training of a wild and fearful colt through his first four years. Step by step, it describes what horses must learn in order to live safely and comfortably with humans. Written from the horse’s point of view, it takes the reader inside the head and into the world of a real Spanish Mustang. As he struggles to accept life among human predators, he lets the reader know how a prey animal thinks about us and what he feels about everything that we do with him.

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By Karen E. Baril

Ten Tips for Homebuyers in 2012

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Get pre-approved. It doesn’t matter whether the market is up or down, no real estate agent will take you seriously unless you’re pre-approved through a reputable bank.

Getting pre-approved accomplishes more than just reassuring your real estate agent that you’re not another tire-kicker. Getting pre-approved gives you valuable information about your spending power. You’ll know ahead of time just how much you can spend before you begin your search.

Choose the right real estate agent.

Sometimes word of mouth is truly the best advertising. Friends and family who have had good experiences may recommend a good agent. Otherwise, interview your agent like you would a new employee. You’re looking for someone who is dedicated, professional, and understands your unique situation as a horse owner. The agent who has the most listings or sells the most properties is not necessarily the best agent for you.

Be realistic. If you’re shopping for a place to bring your horses home, it’s easy to get carried away. Who doesn’t want the white paddock fencing and the heated barn? While it doesn’t cost anything to look at properties that are well out of your price range, it does waste the time of farm owners and real estate agents – not to mention the heartache when you fall in love and realize you simply can’t afford the place.

Bargains do exist, but don’t expect to find farm owners willing to sell their properties for a song, either. Even in this tight market, owners have been holding out for a price they can live with.

Prepare for the long haul. Searching for a farm is a long process. Even after you’ve found the farm of your dreams, there will be things that delay the process of moving in.

Negotiations, repairs, inspections, and mortgage approvals all take time. Once you’ve found your farm, being patient can keep stress to a minimum.

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Practice your poker face. When looking at properties, don’t gush, even if you love the place. Your bargaining stance will be stronger if you don’t give the impression that you’ll “just die” if your offer isn’t accepted. This holds true even if you’ve hired an agent to work exclusively for you.

Read the contract carefully. Whether you’re signing on with a specific agent or signing the first offer, make sure you understand every detail of the contract in full.

Ask for clarification of terms as needed, and when in doubt, check with your attorney before signing.

Sell first. Unfortunately, if you have a home to sell before you buy, it’s generally best to get a sale in process before buying.

As difficult as this is, plan on selling first, even if you have to invest in a rental home for a time.

Alternatives include asking potential buyers to give you a little time to close on your new farm.

Research. Be sure to do your homework on the area. You don’t want to find out after you move in that the local farmland has been sold to a major grocery store chain.

Check zoning carefully by meeting with the town zoning officer as well.

Don’t wait. So many homebuyers are waiting for interest rates to decrease again or for prices to drop just a little bit more.

Let’s face it, everyone wants the very best bargain there is, but if you’re planning on a long-term investment, there has never been a better time to buy. If you wait, you could miss out as rising interest rates can affect your buying power.

Enjoy your new farm! There is nothing like bringing your horses home, but it can be intimidating as well. Make it less intimidating by taking the time to connect with neighbors and find other horseloving people in your area. Joining local horse clubs or signing up for lessons in the area can help you meet fellow horse owners.

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Debracy Sporthorses

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Kingston Trailers

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Linear Rubber

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Trailsend Stables

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Donna Raines

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Longview Sport Ponies

46

Triple Creek Farm

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Double A Arabians

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Lucerne Farms

16

Triple Crown Feed

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13

Lucky Braids

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Twin Lights Farm

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M.H. Eby Trailers

34

Twisted Oak Farm

42

Dream Acres

78

Midway College

63

University Of Findlay

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El Brio Vanner

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Morton Buildings

26

Villa Vanners

Equestrian Outfitters

82

Mount Ida College

70

West Ridge Farm Publishing

43

Equine Affaire

51

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William Woods University

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ERS Stallion Service

80

North Woods Animal Treats

58

Willowdale Farm

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Every Equine LLC

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Nutrena

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Wingspann Farms

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Fair Winds Farm

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Old Town Barns

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By Ange Dickson Finn

Equestri-un Fashion

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few months ago, my local paper ran a fashion story titled “Unbridled Passion.” It was all about how the fall look was “equestrian.” It was a classic piece of unintended satire.

First off, there’s the model in sorta traditional hunt-looking attire. Navy jacket, white shirt with ratcatcher, breeches.

Sorry, “leggings” according to the photo caption. Of course, the breeches/leggings are a shade never seen on the circuit. Tall boots. And, a riding crop, that essential accessory for the fashionable rider lookalike. This model is standing near a long line of columns that look more academic than barn-y. Peeking through the columns behind her is the head of “her” horse.

Our equestrianista model has impossibly long legs. The horse’s head makes it look suspiciously low to the ground, but not pony- or mini-horse-proportioned. If this woman is presumed to be riding this horse, she is pushing him along with her feet like an overgrown kid on a tricycle.

Either that, or the person Photoshopping this picture has never seen the proportions of a horse to a rider in real life.

Then, there are the gems written into the article, such as, “Therein lies the beauty of equestrian attire; it’s sporty without being too casual and dressy without being too stuffy.” She doesn’t mention the manure clinging to your sporty, dressy boots; I’m not sure whether that’s considered part of the look or not.

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Or, my favorite line, “And that’s another thing this style evokes – an active lifestyle. Who doesn’t want to walk around looking like you ride ponies in your spare time?”

Whoa, sister. Let’s examine that breezy comment a bit more closely.

Starting from the point that, those of us who actually ride “ponies” don’t have any spare time. We have two kinds of time: riding time and wishing-we-were-riding time.

Listen up, designers and fashion writers. I have a short course for you on how to get the real look.

How to Walk Around Looking Like You Ride Ponies • Breeches: Must be grass-stained.

Baggy at some points, too tight at others. Stitching coming loose on the knee patches. Hay in the VELCRO® around the ankles. Other unidentified substances at various places; could be Neatsfoot oil, paste wormer or horse slobber.

• Shirt: Only one clean white shirt at a time, and it’s saved for competition.

In fact, it probably has permanent sweat stains or the sleeves cut out, but it’s hidden under a jacket so it doesn’t matter. All other shirts have stains, (see above) or are non-regulation – as in, tanks or tees sporting logos from past shows or cute horsey slogans.

• Navy Hunt Jacket: Irrelevant unless you are actually going into the ring.

Otherwise, uniform regulations include fleecy vest in fall, fleecy mock turtle pullover or ultra-padded jacket in winter, and nothing to cover your

sunburned shoulders in summer.

• Boots: Tall boots are unlikely to be seen on real riders on the street, either.

If you see a woman walking around the shopping mall in the above-mentioned garb plus tall boots, she is either frantically looking for a shoe removal place because her boots are permanently stuck on her, or she is trying too hard to look rider-y.

Instead, on the street, look for paddock boots with the telltale signs: dust, hay, straw and/or horse apple remains.

Perhaps you’ll see half chaps, which the fashion designers have yet to latch onto and adapt for the smart set. More likely, people who’ve actually been spending their time riding their ponies are probably in beat-up tennies or barn boots.

But, if you do see a gal in breeches and tall boots, here’s the surefire, secretsignal way to figure out if she’s really a rider or a slave to fashion trends: spur scuffs.

• Head, Hair: A perfect coif with coiled tresses is a certain sign of someone who’s not really a rider. A real rider’s either sporting a ball cap or clear signs of helmet hair: plastered to the scalp on top, wispy flyaways underneath.

• Accessories: Here, the fashionseekers and riders are pretty much the same. Versions of bits and horseshoes rule, with a few horse heads, spurs and crops thrown in for good measure. But, unlike the fashion model in my newspaper, you’re not carrying your crop unless you’re planning on dislodging mud dauber nests from the eaves of your house or fending off the neighborhood mongrel.

Instead, you’re carrying multiple totes and a bag of horse treats. And a very, very well-used checkbook.

There you have it. You can look like a celebrity in costume playing the part of a rider or you can look like a real rider.

They are worlds apart.

Ange Dickson Finn is a freelance writer, western pleasure competitor 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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INDUSTRY NEWS: Northeast ..............................................................................117 Mid-Atlantic, Midwest & Beyond ................................144 Affiliations.............................................................................175 ARABIANS: Northeast ..............................................................................138 Mid-Atlantic, Midwest & Beyond ................................157 Affiliations.............................................................................164 MORGANS: Mid-Atlantic, Midwest & Beyond ................................159 Affiliations.............................................................................184 QUARTER HORSE: Northeast ..............................................................................142 Mid-Atlantic, Midwest & Beyond ................................161 Affiliations.............................................................................182 DRESSAGE: Northeast ..............................................................................123 Mid-Atlantic, Midwest & Beyond ................................148 Affiliations.............................................................................168

with EQUINE JOURNAL DRIVING: Northeast ..............................................................................129 Mid-Atlantic, Midwest & Beyond ................................150 Affiliations.............................................................................169 EVENTING: Northeast ..............................................................................131 Mid-Atlantic, Midwest & Beyond ................................152 HUNTER/JUMPER: Northeast ..............................................................................135 Mid-Atlantic, Midwest & Beyond ................................154 Affiliations.............................................................................174 WESTERN: Mid-Atlantic, Midwest & Beyond ................................156

Miniature Horse ................................... 178 Morab ....................................................... 179 Paint .......................................................... 180 P.R.E. Horses........................................... 181 Quarter Pony ......................................... 183 Affiliation Coupons ............................. 184

AFFILIATIONS: 163 Distance Riding .................................... 167 Fjord.......................................................... 171 Friesians .................................................. 172 Gypsy ........................................................ 173 Haflinger.................................................. 174

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Some of the members of the Blackhorse Team after the CT Ride for the Cure 2011.

Blackhorse Team Rides with a Purpose

By Carol Yingling A warm drizzle dampened horses and riders, but not their spirits, as over 100 riders from throughout the region converged on Hampton’s Twisted Tree Farm to participate in Connecticut’s 11th annual Komen Ride for the Cure.

Each rider had a purpose, and each rider carried a pink ribbon with the name of the person they honored – or remembered – with their ride.

Melissa Pogwizd, of Bethany’s Blackhorse Equestrian Center, led her riders in their third year of team participation, a concept born at Blackhorse and nurtured by Melissa and one of her boarders, long-term Komen volunteer, Pam Korsmeyer.

“Breast cancer affects us all,” Melissa explains. “The Ride for the Cure is a fun way to bring people together to raise awareness of advances in breast cancer treatment and prevention, as well as to raise the money needed for research and education. Participants also learn that they can do something to help fight this disease; they can take action. Having

a team builds relationships among the riders – and being part of a team helps people to raise donations.”

The Connecticut Susan G. Komen Ride for the Cure® has contributed more than $670,000 to Komen for the Cure.

The Ride in Connecticut has attracted riders from throughout New England and beyond, and it has inspired eight other Rides internationally, with more in the planning stages.

To find out more about Susan G. Komen for the Cure in Connecticut, see www.KomenCT.org.

News from Delaney Stables Delaney Stables of West Windsor, VT, is thrilled to announce that Levi has found a new home. His new, young rider plans to enjoy Levi while improving her riding and working toward competing in the hunter/jumper world. Congratulations to the Brignulls!

Dollie, formerly owned by the Lyfords, has retired from the school program and has found a wonderful home locally. She will enjoy a life of

Renowned horseman, Bob Burrelli, and his TEAM were recently hosted by Nancy Kitchen of Lakeville, MA. As Bob’s clinics always are, it was lots of fun and very educational. The clinic was held at Holloway Brook Farm. There were 18 riders on Saturday, October 15, and 10 riders on Sunday. Everyone had a great time. There were so many smiles and lots of laughing. The horses were great – a mixture of many disciplines and breeds. The riders were exceptional. There were many obstacles – bridges, tarps, mazes, balloons, etc., and a gargantuan red rubber sphere to entertain horses and people alike. Bob and his TEAM – Genevieve, Christine and Bob Jr. – did not disappoint.

The last part of the day, Bob held a fun competition. Jim Monroe, on his Quarter Horse, was the blue ribbon winner on Saturday; and Paul Wakem, on a Paso Fino owned by Irene Lipetsker, was the blue ribbon winner on Sunday.

Julie Faria and Ann Gredler entertained the crowds on Sunday with a grand finale game of tag on horseback.

For more information, check out Bob’s website at www.bobburrelli.com.

VT/NH Ride for the Cure Thanks to all the riders who took part in the October 10, 2011, Second Annual Ride for the Cure – as well as to the generosity of the Green Mountain Horse Association – the Vermont/New Hampshire Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure has taken in more than $61,800, besting last year’s total by nearly $17,000.

A ten-mile pleasure loop, beginning and ending at GMHA’s facility in South Woodstock, VT, the 2011 Ride for the Cure led horses and riders through some January 2012, Equine Journal Northeast, 117

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Horses and riders in the woods and in the pink on the 2011 VT/NH Ride for the Cure.

of southern Vermont’s most picturesque towns and villages, during one of the best fall foliage seasons in memory, on what many riders claimed to be the most beautiful day of the year.

Each of the 121 Ride participants – up from 95 last year – committed to raise and donate a minimum of $250. All riders met the goal; many exceeded it; and one, Debi Culbertson of Woodstock, VT, took top honors in fundraising with her extraordinary sum of $1,560. For her efforts, Debi garnered a $250 gift certificate and a personally inscribed copy of Vermont mystery writer Archer Mayor’s next novel, Paradise City – a book that, as it happens, will also contain a character named “Debi Culbertson.”

The Pinkest Horse prize, awarded each year to the pinkest team of horse and rider, went to Teri Young, of Manchester Center, VT. For more information and to learn of other efforts to find a cure for breast cancer, visit www.komenvtnh.org.

The Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation (TRF) announced on November 2, 2011, the unanimous election of Michael Lakow to its Board of Directors.

Lakow has been an integral part of the Thoroughbred racing and breeding industry since the late 1970s. Currently at Monmouth Park, he has served the racing and breeding industries from New York to Dubai in many official capacities.

Beginning in 1977, Lakow has held official positions in New York, Delaware, Florida, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Dubai. For 12 years, Lakow was the Director of Racing at NYRA and managed Hill ‘n Dale Farm from 2005-1010.

Diana Pikulski, Executive Director of External Affairs for TRF, said: “Mike is the perfect candidate for the TRF board at this time. This is a critical time for the racing industry on its road to showing the public that as a business, it can plan for the meaningful retirement of its athletes.

Mike knows the inner working of the racing and breeding business. Our ability to work within the industry’s framework is a key element to our future success.”

High Hopes Awards

It was a beautiful fall Sunday when volunteers, former and current board members, riders, family and friends gathered in the arena at High Hopes Therapeutic Riding Center for the 37th Annual Meeting and Awards Celebration. High Hopes is one of the Shavings/Sawdust country’s premier therapeutic riding Bulk Kiln Dry/Green Bagged Shavings centers, serving Arena Footing Trucking - Live Floor Trailers/ riders and their Rubber - Leather - Chips Vans Deliver throughout families throughout New England, NY, PA Southeastern Truck Tire Sidewalls Connecticut from (for tarp anchors) its 120-acre facility in Old Lyme, CT. 1000 Plymouth St., Rte 104, Bridgewater Bridgewater, MA In addition Farm Supply Co. Inc. www.bridgewaterfarm.com to its business review, High FARM • LANDSCAPE & PET PRODUCTS Hopes’ Annual 508-697-0357 or 800-665-9328 Meeting provides Mon-Fri 8-5:30, Sat 8-4, Sun 10-3

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Annual Award recipients: Lauren Fitzgerald, Instructor of the Year, and J.T. Picazio, Paul Burkarth Rider of the Year, at the High Hopes’ Annual Meeting.

an opportunity to recognize the many people whose time and effort enable the organization to provide horsemanship lessons to children and adults with disabilities.

Cheryl Heffernan, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, opened the meeting by welcoming the audience and giving special recognition to outgoing Trustee, Deborah Welles of Old Lyme, who received a horse portrait by Artist Doraine Van Lew, of Groton, for her extraordinarily dedicated term of office.

Dyanne Rafal, from Old Lyme, was introduced as a candidate to join the Board of Trustees and was officially voted into office by the membership.

The High Hopes’ Volunteer of the Year Awards recognize volunteer service in several categories. The 2011 award recipients are: Special Programs Volunteer – Chelsea Bourne; Barn Volunteer of the Year – Jim Lewis; Office Volunteers of the Year – Dana Evans and Lisa Reneson; Nancy Cash Program Volunteer of the Year Award – Kathi Corrigan and Marge Curtis; Janie Davison Youth Service Award – Meredith Ruggiero; Horse of the Year – Petra.

The following Annual Awards were presented to High Hopes riders: Paul Burkarth Rider of the Year Award – J. T. Picazio; Patrick Moreno Sportsmanship Award – Corina Goodson; Ann Wright Instructor of the Year Award – Lauren Fitzgerald; Lytt Gould Leadership Award – Judy and Dick Lightfoot; Sally H. Aubrey Award – Chris Coyle.

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A key component of the show is the team competition. Teams are made up of three to four riders and are generally of mixed levels. Competitors ride in the highest test of their specified level and the top three scoring rides from each team are combined for the team total. The highest scoring team is the champion. The Individual Championship competition is based on combined scores from Saturday’s tests and Sunday’s freestyle competition.

The competition between champion and reserve teams was incredibly close with The CDCTA Team taking the Championship with 191.20 points and the The Individual Champion of the Northeast Regional Adult Amateur Lollipop Team taking Championships was Michelle Sigfridson with scores of 68.810% and Reserve with 191.068! The 70.050%.

CDCTA team was made up of Meredith Hoag, Karen Norton, Linda Roache and Tara Manion.

Wonderful fall weather was the The Lollipop Team was comprised of backdrop for the Fourth Annual Northeast riders Karen Norton, Rebecca Rioux and Regional Adult Amateur Dressage Michelle Sigfridson. Lucky Karen Norton Championships held during the Mystic rode on two teams, with two different Valley Hunt Club Fall Dressage Finale. horses, placing champion and reserve.

The goal of this unique championships The Individual Championship show is to provide a venue for was also incredibly close! Champion competition and achievement for adult was Michelle Sigfridson with scores of amateur dressage enthusiasts highlighting 68.810% and 70.050% for a combined team competition and musical freestyle.

138.860. Reserve was Meredith Hoag Competitors from many New England with 66.40% and 70.83 for a states joined together to compete in combined 137.233! both team and individual competition.

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Hill Farm in Lakeville, CT. Region 16 of the Arabian Horse Association is very excited to be presenting a clinic with the Olympian and 2011 USDF Hall of Fame inductee. Lendon is known for working with horses of all shapes and sizes, including her international “pony” Seldom Seen. She is also known for her students who have gone on to be Olympians and sought after trainers.

The clinic will be held at the beautiful facilities of Quarry Hill Farm and is open to riders of all levels and ages, riding horses of any breed – all are welcome. Private lessons are $160; semi-private are $100; auditors are $10 if registered by April 8, or $15 at the door. Ride times will be scheduled at 45minute intervals. There are limited day stalls available, so register early to reserve your stall.

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Freestyle Championships The Mystic Valley Hunt Club Fall Finale hosted the year-end presentation for the Connecticut Freestyle Championships. The CT Freestyle Championships are a season end championships awarded to the riders with the highest average freestyle score from the participating shows in the series.

FEI Open Champion: Heather Mason

Nicole Nowak was named the Connecticut Freestyle Championship for the Junior/ Young Rider division aboard Gismo.

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Beckham, a Hanovarian Warmblood formerly owned and trained by local trainer Nancy Rosen of Frog Hollow Farm in Esopus, NY, won a bronze medal as a member of the Columbian team at the Pan Am Games

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“As much as I wanted him to be my forever horse, I was excited for him to go to Gloria Esquerra and her trainer, Maria Ines, who rides Beckham in competitions,” said Nancy Rosen, owner and founder of Frog Hollow Farm.

“My goal was for him to go to the Pan Am Games, and now he has proudly represented Colombia.”

Rosen purchased Beckham in 2004 from Juan Matute, a Spanish Olympic trainer and rider. “I was 56 at the time and had never even ridden an upper level horse no less trained one,” said Rosen. She began training with Holger Bechtloff, a USDF Gold Medalist and certified trainer and Instructor. She competed Beckham from Training Level to Prix St. George earning her USDF Bronze and Silver medals. In the winter of 2010, Rosen broke her back and sent Beckham to Florida with Holger. Within a month she received an offer to purchase Beckham.

Rosen has purchased another horse from Juan Matute, and now Docatenango will be the second horse she will train to FEI levels.

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Scott Monroe of Sharon, CT, and his black Morgan gelding, Bethesda After Dark “Shadow,” held onto their marathon lead, and after the cone phase won the USEF National Single Horse Championship at Katydid with a score of 132.39.

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Riders aboard small ponies – we have good news for you! MHC has added a section for small ponies in the Hunt Seat Mini Medal. For complete Skyler Fields and Liseter Sea Cloud. details, please visit www.mahorsecouncil.com.

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Mystic Valley Hunt Club, Inc. in Gales Ferry, CT, congratulates the following on their new purchases: Tracey Clark and Windoctoro, Bobby Lou Boylan and Encore, Ann Kirby and Morocco and Sally Hinkle Russell on Compass Rose.

Best of luck to everyone in the new show season!

Victory Stables, Inc. trainer, June Gillis-Ahern, of Stoughton, MA, would like to congratulate Skyler Fields on a very successful first season of showing.

Together with her large grey Welsh pony, Liseter Sea Cloud, the pair were champion or reserve at every show they competed in during the 2011 season! They also won the SSHC Hunter Classic, CCH Short Stirrup Medal Finals and the SS Equitation over fence class at the USHJA Zone 1 Finals.

Their consistency also helped them clinch three-year end high point championships in Short Stirrup Hunter, Short Stirrup Equitation and Hunter Type Pet Pony High for MHC and NEHC! We wish the pair continued success as they move up in 2012!

Member’s Choice Congratulations are in order for Grazing Fields Farm in Buzzards Bay, MA. Their Head of the Bay Classic II, was selected as the USHJA “A” rated Member’s Choice Award winning competition in Zone 1. If you forgot to include this show as part of your 2011 schedule, be sure to visit www.grazingfields.com for the 2012 dates!

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Arabian News Running for Roses Bevin O’Reilly Dugan of Winchester Stables in Newfane, VT, is expanding her practice to include Arabian and HalfArabian sport horses. Bevin is no stranger to the Arabian show circuit, having trained and competed national and regional champions in hunter over fences, dressage, sport horse under saddle and sport horse in-hand. Spots for Arabians and Half-Arabians will be open in April.

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Arabian competitors, but also Friesian and Part-Bred Friesian riders and handlers.

Those who showed at the National and World levels were also recognized for their efforts and dedication.

Three Special Recognition Awards were presented; the first to Jesselyn Dugas and Pinebrook Jack Frost for 2011 C.R.A.A. Spring Derby Premiere Sport Horse Show Hi-Point JTR; the second to Jennifer Roberts and CA Cartier+/ and DA Bowflex for 2011 C.R.A.A. Spring Derby Premier Sport Horse Show Hi-Point AATR; and the last award was presented to Lynne Ferreira and Laced With Brogaant for 2011 C.R.A.A. Spring Derby High-Point Arabian/HA/AA Dressage score.

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2011 AHAM YEAR END WINNERS Open Breed Pleasure Rides Champion: Travelon’s Times Two, Marcy Gamester Half Arabian – Open Performance Reserve: Crescent Hill Encore, Judy Davis Champion: Kharasell, Drue McNeil Reserve: Underwoods Lancelot, Dyanne Spatcher Reserve: Sam J Steppin Out +//, Kathleen Nickerson Third: Starlight Style, Pat Gillespie Arabian – Open Performance OPEN FUN HORSE SHOW DIVISION Champion: McKlintock, Mary Rogers Reserve: Rachmaninoff SRD+/, Sandra Crowe Halter Third: Born of Fire WL, Linda & Walter Misco Champion: Gypsy’s Girl McCue, Shane Oakley Fourth: Spidermann, Sandra Wedge Reserve: SF A Lil Bit Elegant, AnnaLisa Boucher Third: Iz A Snowbaby, Robert Yacino, Jr. Arabian/Half Arabian – Junior to Ride

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Open Pleasure Champion: Starlight Style, Pat Gillespie Arabian/Half Arabian Champion: SF A Lil Bit Elegant, AnnaLisa Boucher Reserve: Iz A Snowbaby, Cari Ambrogio Walk Trot Ground Rails Champion: Apollo, Jennifer Houle Reserve: Cherokee Rose, Elina Barrows Green Horse/Rider Champion: D.W. Goodie, Cari Ambrogio Pre-Green Champion: Dad Has My Sock, Alyssa Mortis Reserve: Apollo, Jennifer Houle Reserve: Doc’s County Butler, Gail Bunch Third: Princess Ahrankha, Emily Jannery Fourth: A Pretty Flirt, Catie Miller Walk Trot Champion: Iz A Snowbaby, Robert Yacino, Jr. Reserve: Cherokee Rose, Elina Barrows Third: Gypsy’s Girl McCue, Shane Oakley Lead Line Champion: Macyn Jane Hill, Believe In Stars Reserve: Aljo Farah, Suzie Barrows Ambassador Award Champion: Iz A Snowbaby, Robert Yacino, Jr. Reserve: A Pretty Flirt, Catie Miller Third: D.W. Goodie, Cari Ambrogio

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By Elinor White

In addition to Arabian Horse Demo’s and a booth filled with Arabian information and “horsey” clothing and items, there was a chance to win, with the donation of $1.00, two items with the proceeds going to the Region 16 Arabians Horsemen’s Distress Fund.

Winners had their choice of which item they wanted. The first item offered, made and donated by Linda Misco, was an exquisite cross stitch bay Arabian horse head, matted and framed, which everyone wanted for their living room.

The second item offered, was an Amish crafted pine tack box, made by Elmer Fisher Jr. from Ronks, PA. The real barn folks wanted to take that box to their next show.

The first name drawn was Cindy Reid, from Paso Rebles, CA. Although she was thrilled her name was drawn and she would have loved the picture, she very generously chose to donate the picture back to the fund for next year. The second name drawn was Mr. and Mrs. John Denno of Windsor, MA, who chose the tack box. The Region 16 Horsemen’s Distress Fund benefited by $1,200.00.

Thank you to all the horse gals that donated their time selling tickets, and we all enjoyed meeting everyone who supported the fund. Thank you to everyone who cared and purchased tickets.

NHAHA Meeting The New Hampshire Arabian Horse Association annual meeting and year-end banquet will be Saturday, January 14, at 11:00 a.m. at the Yard Restaurant in Manchester, NH. If anyone is interested in attending please contact: Sue Smith, 74 Rod & Gun Club Rd, Chester, NH 03036; or visit the NH Arabian Horse Association website at www.nhara.org for more information and the form to complete for reservations. Elections will be held and nominations will be taken from the floor.

Horseman of Merit Tom Crossen of Crossen Arabians and Warmbloods was recently awarded the honor of being named at Horseman of Merit Champion by the Arabian Horse Association. Tom earned this honor by accumulating points through

a combination of in-hand and riding competitions. He earned these at Class A, Regional and National Championship Shows.

RIAHA Show Success The Rhode Island Arabian Horse Association held its annual show on October 9, 2011, at Dwyer Equine at Red Rock Farm in Foster, RI. They were fortunate to have beautiful weather, which afforded them the bonus of using the wonderful outside jump course for the last half of the day.

Congratulations to all of the participants, and a great big “Thank You” to Paul Darcy (owner of Red Rock); Kevin Dwyer (trainer at Dwyer Equine/ Red Rock); Lu Guilbault (show manager); Rich Guilbault (caterer); Chris Picardi (judge); Walter Comire (judge); Judy Kubiak (raffle); Bob Cardoza and Rick Murray (parking); and Pauline Comire, Lori Murray, Shirley Russell, Marilyn Bombauer, and Karen Richmond (entries and day end points).

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Congratulations go out to Ryan Flowers on the purchase of his new horse, Lazy Ms. Daisy, by Lazy Loper. “Emma” was purchased from E&G Ranch.

than 120 entries. Both students are trained and coached by Miss Amy Rader and Miss Beth Tolhurst.

Taking Office Massachusetts Quarter Horse Association would like to announce the election results for 2012: President, Raeanne Bowden; Vice President, Michael McCallan; Treasurer, Samantha Palmer; Recording Secretary, Diane Raymond; Corresponding Secretary, Cindy Anderson; Board of Directors, Nancy Moos, Jackie Hughes, Patti Liquori, Pam Currie, Toni Gregoire, and Don Gillspie; Newsletter Editor, Cindy Hidell; and the Youth Advisor, Queen/ Princess Coordinator, Marge Tanner.

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Kelsey McCallan of Shirley, MA, and Be Elusive took home the Championship in the Youth Two-Year-Old Geldings Class as well as the Grand Championship of Youth Geldings at the All American Quarter Horse Congress. A special thank you to Smith Show Horses (Whitesboro, TX) and Groff Quarter Horses (Franklin, NY).

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Makayla Flowers and her new mare, Formally Yours.

First-timer Congratulations to Makayla Flowers of Winchester, NH, who competed at the Quarter Horse Congress for the first time in 2011 on her new horse Formally Yours (The Invitation x Zipped N Scotch).

Makayla and Hilary competed in Youth Western Pleasure 12-14, Novice Youth Western Pleasure 14-18, and Novice

Youth Hunter Saddle 14-18. Makayla tells us that her favorite class to compete in was HUS. “It was Hilary’s very first hunter under saddle class, and she could not have been better. She rode her heart out for me.”

In addition to having a successful Congress, Flowers also made a successful trip down the infamous Puppy Alley coming homing with a new Corgi puppy named Daisy. As for next year…they will be back. Makayla’s mother, Rachel Flowers, is also riding Hilary, and they plan to return to the Congress with a bang, bringing at least three horses.

Money Excites Me 1987-2011 Born in 1987, “Emma” or “Money” was a gentle mare that gave a lot to those who were a part of her life. In her younger days she was used in therapeutic riding Money Excites Me (Mr. Sonny programs.

Money x Exciting Tee) recently She then passed away after a long and made rewarding life. her move to the show ring, winning multiple championships and countless ribbons at the S.N.E.H.A. shows. We are told that she was the kind of horse you could just hop on and go. She will be missed by all those who knew her.

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Mid-Atlantic, Midwest & Beyond News

Mid-Atlantic & Midwest Funding for PTSD/TBI Rehabilitation Research The Caisson Platoon Equine-Assisted Program, which serves the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, MD, and the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Washington, DC, donated $12,500 seed funding to the Horses and Humans Research Foundation (HHRF) to help address a serious and growing problem in the United States: untreated mental health problems among returning troops. The research will focus on equine-assisted rehabilitation for veterans who have Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI).

Two of the leading diagnoses among returning troops are PTSD and TBI, with 300,000 Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans suffering from PTSD or major depression, and about 320,00 experiencing at least a mild concussion or TBI in combat, according to a RAND Corp. study. These and other mental health issues are expected to cost the nation up to $6.2 billion over two years in medical costs, lost productivity, and lives lost to suicide.

“In just a short time, many centers have created programs to help wounded warriors, and really anyone with PTSD, with or without an accompanying TBI,” said Paul A. Spiers, Ph.D, HHRF Scientific Committee member and founding Chairman of the PATH International Horses for Heroes Task Force. “The positive outcomes have been remarkable, but the findings are still just anecdotal.

It is specifically the kind of research that HHRF is seeking to fund with this initiative that will establish the validity of equine-assisted activities and therapies (EAA/T) for treating these populations.

Our wounded warriors deserve the opportunity to find their lives again, and EAA/T may be the most effective, and, for some, may be the only way to help them find their way back.” $1,000 was also donated to the fund by the Marilyn & Harry Swimmer Family Foundation, and another $31,500 is

needed to fund the entire grant expense. An anonymous donor has agreed to match up to $25,000 to ensure this research is achieved.

To make a donation and/or to learn more about this and other Horses and Humans Research Foundation projects, please email info@horsesandhumans.org or visit www.horsesandhumans.org.

New National Horse Organization Show locally…achieve nationally. That’s the motto of the newly formed Open Horse Show Association. OHSA’s mission is to provide national recognition and quality awards to those who show at local open shows. Since OHSA is a national organization, members showing in Florida will be competing with members from New York and Texas and California, and all over the U.S., yet they won’t have to leave their local areas to do so.

Chris McConnell, a student at the Cleveland Institute of Art, This is OHSA’s inaugural created this steel sculpture from all recycled materials found year. The overall high-point, in a junkyard. Some of the parts used were: a propane tank, truck leaf springs, a truck drive shaft swivel, three air tanks year-end award winner will that would be used to fill a tire, rebar, tractor implements, receive a custom trophy saddle as well as many different sized pipes. The finished sculpture with the reserve overall highweighs 1,900 pounds and took three and a half months to point winner receiving a trophy construct. It is located at the Red Maple Inn in Burton, OH. buckle. Many other awards will also be given in various disciplines and classes.

For more information, visit All breeds and grade horses www.showohsa.com or e-mail are eligible to compete for points with info@showohsa.com.

OHSA. There is a place for everyone, from western pleasure, to barrel racing, to hunters, to gaited performance. There are several breed associations that offer an open show program, limited to that specific breed, and the year-end recogniExhibitors, owners, trainers, equine tion doesn’t always include an awards enthusiasts and nearly 700 of the world’s program. OHSA is very inclusive and most colorful Appaloosas came together welcomes ponies, horses, drafts, mules, October 21-29, 2011, in Fort Worth, and donkeys.

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for an exciting 2011 World Championship Appaloosa Show hosted by the Appaloosa Horse Club (ApHC)!

The annual nine-day international event showcased the world’s most talented Appaloosas and exhibitors, all of whom competed for amazing prizes and prestigious titles in 170 classes, including cattle, western, English, jumping, games, freestyle reining and halter. Some of the equine industry’s most exciting competitions are uniquely Appaloosa events, such as the Rope Race and the horse-againsthorse Nez Perce Stake Races – these are always among the crowd favorites!

In addition to exciting classes, some of the most coveted honors in the Appaloosa industry were awarded at the 2011 World Championship Appaloosa Show, including Nutrena® Iron Horse, World’s Best Appaloosa Champion Cattle Horse, Western Horse, English Horse, Games Horse, World Show Leading Breeder and numerous high-point awards.

(See note at the end of this article for awards listings.)

The ApHC proudly hosted the annual Toys for Tots Benefit in conjunction with Freestyle Reining. The ApHC raised more than $1,300 and collected five bins of new toys for the children of Fort Worth, Texas! The ApHC would like to thank everyone who contributed and made this charity event a success!

In summing up this year’s world show, ApHC CEO, Steve Taylor, offered the following praises, “One of the most encouraging things about this year’s show was the overall quality of the Appaloosa horses being exhibited and the competitiveness within the classes. ApHC breeders and owners should be proud of what they have accomplished, and they need to be recognized for elevating the status of our breed in the equine industry.”

For results, visit www.appaloosa. com/show/2011WorldShow/awards/ ShowFrames.htm.

2011 Keystone Draft Horse Futurity

By Brenda Hunter It was a father/daughter team that topped the field this year at the Keystone Draft Horse Futurity held at the Crawford County Fairgrounds in Meadville, PA.

Pennwoods Percherons’ Chad Cole and his daughter, Jordan, placed first and second, respectively, overall to earn enough points to edge out the competition and take home paychecks worth $3,565.73 and $1,836.89.

Silver Oaks KC’s Wave 09, a Percheron mare owned by the Coles and bred by Silver Oak Percherons, Darcy and Spud Strain of Boissevain, Manitoba, Canada, emerged victorious at the close of the daylong event.

Not far behind, and following in her father’s footsteps, was Jordan Cole with another Percheron mare, Northern Lights Contessa.

There are three divisional components to the draft horse futurity show: halter or line division, rail cart division, and pattern or obstacle division. Scoring is by way of a panel judging system, and then points are tallied from each division to arrive at the overall winner. Judges for this year’s event were Mr. Greg Morrison of Evans City, PA, Ms. Julie Westbrook of Huntington, IN, and Mr. Don Morzenski of LaPorte, IN. The first division was the halter or line class. Cole and Silver Oaks KC’s Wave 09 won the line class, as well as the pattern division. There were several hopefuls in the rail division, but when the dust settled, the father/daughter competitors ended up tied for first. With a sweep in all three divisions, Chad Cole and the Percheron mare, Silver Oaks KC’s Wave 09, were the hands-down winners.

2011 Pennsylvania State 4-H Horse Show The 52nd annual Pennsylvania State 4-H Horse Show was held October 28-30 at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center in Harrisburg, PA. Youth from 58 counties qualified for this year’s show. Over 900 youth, with 996 horses, participated in 48 performance and 100 production classes and special events throughout the weekend.

The state show is the final competition of the year for 4-H horse members enrolled in performance and production projects. To be eligible for the show, members must advance through qualifying competitions at county, regional and district levels. Events include breed conformation and futurity classes for

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L to R: Pat Comerford, Penn State Equine Extension Specialist; Dr. Tammy Eichstadt, Vice Chair, 4-H Horse Program Development Committee; Samantha Fairchild, Outstanding Member award winner; Patty Kelly, Chair, 4-H Horse Program Development Committee.

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The Level 4 4-H Horsemanship Skills awards presentation. L to R: Patty Kelly, Chair, 4-H Horse Program Development Committee; Dakota Roy; Fran McAninch; Danielle Lehman; Dr. Tammy Eichstadt, Vice Chair, 4-H Horse Program Development Committee; Pat Comerford, Penn State Equine Extension Specialist.

horses five years old and younger in the production division. The performance division includes showmanship, equitation, pleasure, over fences, driving, western riding, reining, trail and timed events. A therapeutic riding division for riders with special needs is also included.

Samantha Fairchild, from Lancaster, PA, was recognized as the 2011 4-H Horse Program Outstanding Member.

She received a custom tack trunk donated by Stable Hollow Construction of Manheim, PA. Samantha is a member of

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the Rough Riders Horse and Pony Club, the 4-H Horse Production Club and the 4-H Square Dancing Club of Lancaster County. She participated in leadership, performance, production and competitive trail riding 4-H projects, horse judging, hippology, horsemanship skills and many other 4-H, school and community activities. Her most important community service projects were a mission trip to provide clean water to a village in Kenya and assisting with pony rides for youth with disabilities.

Outstanding member award finalists were Paige Henry, Elizabeth Pope, Rachel Sheffler and Stephanie Summits.

Several youth received certificates and awards from their districts for passing Level 3 of the Horsemanship Skills Program. The 4-H members recognized for passing Level 3 include: Dakota Roy,

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Dakota Roy, Fran McAninch and Danielle Lehman were recognized for passing Level 4.

Complete results and photos from the show are available on the Pennsylvania 4-H Horse Program website at www.das.psu.edu – select “4-H programs and horses.”

Science Fun The Rutgers Equine Science Center added an innovative educational tool, a virtual tour of the equine exercise physiology laboratory and the high-speed treadmill, to the youth component of its website, “Equine Science 4 Kids!”

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The virtual tour features a photographic storyboard detailing the processes involved in successfully completing a graded exercise test (GXT) and a simulated race test (SRT), the two types of equine exercise tests conducted at the exercise physiology lab. As visitors peruse the tour, they will learn interesting facts about how horses are prepared for the treadmill, as well as why horses are studied at Rutgers University. The virtual tour is complete with links to individual profiles of horses in the Center’s research herd, as well as a video of a horse in action on the treadmill.

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Industry Dressage

Dressage News

Sport Pony Success!

The German Riding Pony stallion, Sweet Rock Solid, ridden and trained

by Bailey E. Cook, had a very successful show season with their Third Level Musical Freestyle. Wins included the Blueskies Environmental Associates $500.00 USDF TOC Freestyle Challenge at the VADA Spring Dressage at the Meadow Show; the Raleigh Summer Dressage Show with a score of 72%; the McDevitt Sotheby’s Musical Freestyle Challenges offered at the Pinehurst Fall Dressage show; and the NCDCTA Harvest

Germany’s Matthias Alexander Rath and Totilas will be competing at the 2012 World Dressage Masters Palm Beach presented by International Polo Club Palm Beach.

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Totilas, the reigning Dressage World Champion and current world record holder in the Grand Prix Freestyle, is coming to the 2012 World Dressage Masters in Palm Beach presented by International Polo Club Palm Beach. His appearance at the prestigious WDM CDI5*’s only event in North America will be at the Jim Brandon Equestrian Center on January 26 to 29, 2012. This will be the only public appearance of this legendary stallion during his visit to North America. The WDM Palm Beach CDI5* will run concurrently with the Wellington Classic Sunshine Challenge CDI3*/CPEI3*. The World Dressage Masters CDI5*, presented by Axel Johnson Group, is the world’s premier dressage series, with over half a million dollars in prize money, and each show boasts over 100,000 Euros in prize money.

With his current rider, Germany’s Matthias Alexander Rath, Totilas won the CHIO Aachen 2011 in July; Totilas and Rath went on to help the German Team win a silver medal at the European Dressage Championships in August. The WDM Palm Beach will launch Rath’s and Totilas 2012 competition season, which is directed towards the London 2012 Olympics. Totilas is an 11-year-old KWPN stallion co-owned by renowned German Olympic show jumper and breeder, Paul Schockemöhle, and German Olympic dressage rider, Ann-Katrin Linsenhof.

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Sweet Rock Solid and Bailey Cook has had a successful year competing at Third Level Musical Freestyle.

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The pair became the 2011 NCDCTA MFS Champions. They are ranked seventh in the nation by the USEF for Third Level MFS. Congratulations to Bailey and Sweet Rock Solid!

Sweet Rock Solid stands for breeding at Longview Sport Ponies in Bahama, NC. For more information, visit www.longviewfarm.us.

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Barcida Interagro, a beautiful fiveyear-old grey Lusitano stallion owned by Cindy Barrera and ridden by Heather Bender, won the Lusitano High Score of the Year Award during the Gold Coast Dressage Association year-end banquet and also rode away with the USEF High Score of the Year for all breeds. Barcida’s score of 77.200% helped the stallion clinch the prestigious titles.

Barcida’s Interagro’s famous sire is Quixote out of Kidnapped (Andrade/ Veiga), a rare and successful combination not often found in the United States.

“Interagro Farms has a stellar reputation for raising and training their stallions and mares and they take great care in bringing them along. As a youngster, Barcida Interagro was carefully started in dressage and purposely ridden alongside both stallions and mares in the arena and on the trails.”

To learn more about Interagro Lusitanos, visit their website at www.lusitano-interagro.com.

Expanded Developing Dressage As part of the overall USEF Dressage High Performance Program, the USEF is expanding the Dressage Developing Program in 2012 thanks to the generous support from the USET Foundation through a gift from USET Foundation Trustee Akiko Yamazaki. The Developing Program will include seven Developing Clinics and two Developing Training Camps in 2012. Under the guidance of USEF Developing Coach Debbie McDonald, the clinics and camps aid in the development of the nation’s up-andcoming dressage horses and riders who show potential to represent the U.S. in international competition.

New in 2012, the clinic schedule is set to include Developing Training Camps in the fall. These four-day sessions will include individual lessons with McDonald as well as group discussions on topics ranging from sports psychology to me-

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Wellington based dressage trainer Neve Myburgh rode Accent Aigu FRH to the highest score at the Gold Coast Fall Fling, earning a 75.0% in the Prix St. Georges and winning The Horse of Course High Score Award.

dia training. Invitations to these camps will be based on rider performances at Developing Clinics and in CDI competitions throughout the year. There will be two camps, one held in New Jersey and one in California.

Taking place in Florida, New Jersey and California, the clinics will be by invitation only, based on the criteria set forth by the USEF High Performance Dressage Committee. Priority is given to those athlete/horse combinations that are on the Developing Rider list for training.

Coach McDonald said, “I would like to thank Akiko and the USET Foundation for their continued and generous support of this country’s high performance programs. Akiko’s vision for a stronger country with more depth is exciting. We all want to see the sport in this country grow and realize it is not going to happen overnight. I am excited about the idea of taking a few combinations from each coast at the end of year and having a multiple-day camp. Working together we will build the future of dressage in the U.S.” Want to see YOUR NAME in Dressage News? Send your information and photos to Jenn@EquineJournal.com.

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Industry Driving

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Katydid Single Horse Scott Monroe of Sharon, CT, and his black Morgan gelding, Bethesda After Dark “Shadow,” held onto their marathon lead, and after the cone phase won the USEF National Single Horse Championship at Katydid with a score of 132.39.

Kim Stover and Laughlin – fifth after the marathon – surged ahead and took second on a score of 141.25.

In third was Sara Schmitt of Bedminster, NJ, who finished on a score of 142.58. Schmitt, driving Kaboom, was fourth after the first two phases.

Seventeen-year-old Jan Jan Hamilton of Alva, FL, driving JAO Desperado “Desi,” was the only advanced driver that went double clear in cones. A fairly new event in the growing driving community of Aiken, this marks the first USEF National Championship held at Katydid.

Complete results, as well as photographs and articles, are available on USEFNetwork.com.

Condolences Sybil Ruth Humphreys, 68, of Willis Ford Road, Rapidan, VA, also of Morriston, FL, died at her Virginia residence on Saturday,

Chester Weber, the eight-time USEF Four-in-Hand Combined Driving Champion, is donating a sterling silver trophy to the winner of the USEF National Championship Combined Driving Single Horse. Entitled the “Jamaica Perpetual Trophy,” the trophy honors Weber’s legendary equine partner Jamaica who was named the 2008 USEF Horse of the Year and is now happily retired.

October 22, 2011. She was born on July 7, 1943, in Providence, RI, the daughter of the late John Workman and Fannie D. Groeneveld. An avid horseman and member of the United States Equestrian Federation, she was a nationally ranked combined driving competitor. She enjoyed driving and training her pony, Cefnoakpark Bouncer, the first horse to win an individual world championship for the United States in combined driving. She was also a life member of the American Driving Society and a member of the Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Rapidan.

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Weber, Four-In-Hand Champion Chester Weber, the eight-time USEF National Four-In-Hand Combined Driving Champion, drove away as the winner of the Four-In-Hand Advanced Horse Teams with a new team of horses during the 2011 Katydid CDE in Aiken, SC. Weber’s new team, including three horses owned by Jane Forbes Clark and two by Weber, proved their future star power by winning the dressage, marathon and cones during the event.

Weber, who has proven he can dominate the four-in-hand field regardless of the horses he is driving, said he was pleased

Industry Driving with the effort his new team gave. “Boris W is a five-year-old that I have had in training in Ocala for a year. This was his first show and I have high hopes for him,” Weber said. “Caletta is an eight-year-old Austrian bred mare owned by Jane Clark and I drove her all three days in the right wheel. Caletta previously competed at the World Equestrian Games with Jim Fairclough.”

Caletta’s full sister, Celina, also made the team, and the 10-year-old competed all three days in the left wheel. “The other two were Boy W and Jane Clark’s Splash, and I drove them together in the lead of the marathon,” Weber said, adding that he feels he has added great depth to his stable with the combined talents of Team Weber and Team Clark.

For more information on Weber and his combined driving team, visit www. chesterweber.com.

Small Partners, Big Results Recognizing that Shetland Ponies and Miniature Horses make excellent driving partners, the American Shetland Pony Club, Inc., embarked on a partnership with the American Driving Society in 2010. This win-win endeavor allows ADS to promote its driving events and opportunities to small equine enthusiasts and allows Shetland and Miniature owners to show off the driving ability of their animals.

As part of the partnership, the ASPC/ AMHR’s Breed Promotion committee has made awards possible at ADS events for champions in the Very Small Equine and Small Pony categories. Recently, several driving trials have been held at Happ’s, Inc., in Ethel, WA, and the initial ASPC/ AMHR sponsored ribbons were awarded at one of these events.

Winners of these first ribbons at Happ’s, Inc. were: Training Small Pony – Diane Zmolek; Training VSE – Carol

Elvin; Preliminary VSE – Tammy Osgood; and Intermediate VSE – Many Hood.

Although the ribbon sponsorship is new, ASPC/AMHR members have been checking out ADS offerings on the local level for close to 10 years now. There are numerous local ADS driving events across the United States and Canada. They give ASPC/AMHR driving enthusiasts a great way to enjoy their small equine outside of the breed show ring. Check them out.

You could be the next to win some of the championship ribbons sponsored by the ASPC/AMHR at qualified ADS events!

For more information about the ASPC, AMHR or any of its programs such as the partnership with the American Driving Society, visit www.shetlandminiature.com or call the ASPC/AMHR Office at 309-263-4044.

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Industry Eventing

Eventing News Historic Team Gold

The A-List The USEF Eventing High Performance Training Lists have been revised for the upcoming 2012 season. Athlete/ Horse combinations will be invited to participate in training sessions this winter with U.S. Chef d’Equipe and Technical Advisor Capt. Mark Phillips. Preparation for and success at the 2012 Olympic Games were the Eventing Selectors and the High Performance Committee’s highest priorities in developing these lists.

On the A List: • Phillip Dutton (West Grove, PA) and Bruce Duchossois’ Mighty Nice • Sinead Halpin (Oldwick, NJ) and Carriag LLC’s Manoir de Carnville • Boyd Martin (West Grove, PA) and the Neville Bardos Syndicate’s Neville Bardos • Boyd Martin (West Grove, PA) and the Otis Barbotiere Syndicate’s Otis

The U.S. Eventing Team wins the Team Gold Medal at the Pan American Games.

Barbotiere It is anticipated that training sessions will be held in California, Florida and South Carolina. Training sessions will be open to the public. Auditors are welcome and asked to please be respectful of lessons and the property on which they will be held.

The American team also made an impressive sweep of the individual eventing medals. Hannah Burnett (Silver), Jessica Phoenix (Gold) and Buck Davidson (Bronze).

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In an unprecedented effort, the U.S. Eventing Team stormed to Team Gold at the 2011 Pan American Games in classic style. All five team members added nothing to their dressage scores, to finish on 138.6 – a feat never before achieved in a Team Eventing Championship.

After winning the dressage, they jumped five spectacular clear rounds on Saturday’s cross-country course for the first time in anyone’s memory, and then sealed the victory at Club Hippica with a doubleclear show jumping.

“I would like to give a really special congratulations to my team,” said Chef d’Equipe Mark Phillips. “Five people finishing on their dressage score – that’s never been done before in the history of our sport.”

Buck Davidson (Ocala, FL), who led the way on Absolute Liberty as the pathfinder for the U.S. Team, set a standard that the entire team maintained for three days. It was a truly phenomenal effort and all four of them finished within eight points of each other.

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By Joanie Morris

National CCI1*

By Helen Murray

Riders throughout the United States traveled to the Kentucky Horse Park to contest the 2011 USEF National CCI1* Eventing Championships held October 21-23. These championships, which were hosted in conjunction with the Hagyard MidSouth Three Day and Team Challenge, saw 25 U.S. competitors brave the frigid autumn temperatures to vie for top honors.

Robin Walker and Florenz scored a wire-to-wire victory finishing more than 10 points ahead of the other National

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Robin Walker and Florenz.

Industry Eventing Championship competition.

Walker (Grass Lake, MI) was competing for the first time under the U.S. flag at the Hagyard MidSouth Three Day after having changed his nationality four days prior to the start of competition.

He finished his first competition as an American in style, piloting Florenz to double-clear rounds in both the crosscountry and show jumping to add nothing to their dressage score of 45.

Selena Pape (Louisville, KY) was crowned USEF National Amateur Eventing Champion on her own Vanity after finishing on a three-day total of 56.2.

Mackenzie Spaes (Prospect, KY) and her Ripple Effect finished on a score of 62.7 to win the USEF National Junior Eventing Championship. In the USEF National 19-21 Year Old Eventing Championship, Elinor MacPhail (Johnstown, OH) rode her own Goodnight Moon to top honors on a score of 74.9.

Poplar Place CIC Qualifying for the fall CCIs continued to keep the eventers busy. Becky Holder won the CIC3* on Can’t Fire Me on the strength of immaculate jumping. Clark Montgomery won the CIC2* wire-to-wire on Reignman and Lara Borson-Knight scored in the CIC1* with Shooby Do adding just 2.8 time faults to her dressage score.

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2011 Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials Boyd Martin led the American effort with the Neville Bardos Syndicate’s Neville Bardos at the Burghley CCI4*. The pair finished seventh, earning a $10,000 Land Rover Performance Grant in addition to the $15,000 base grant they received prior to their trip to the UK as part of the Land Rover Competition and Training Grant initiative. Their $10,000 Land Rover

Performance Grant was based on their top 10% finish at a CCI4*.

“It was fantastic gesture for Land Rover to reward Neville with the $10,000 bonus thanks to his top finish at Burghley,” said Martin. “A huge international trip like this amounts to thousands of dollars in expenses, and this performance grant will be going directly toward offsetting a lot of the costs for Neville’s trip to England. Land Rover has absolutely made my dream of competing at Burghley a reality with their grants.”

Sinead Halpin rode Manoir de Carneville to a 15th place finish at the Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials and will receive a $5,000 Land Rover Performance Grant for their top 20% finish at a CCI4*.

Halpin’s trip to her first European CCI4* was funded by the USET Foundation’s Jacqueline Mars Grant.

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Industry Hunter/Jumper

The Caterpillar engines will roar once again as Ring Power returns as the title sponsor of the $50,000 Ring Power Grand Prix at the Ocala Tournament during the 2012 HITS Ocala Winter Circuit on Sunday, March 4. The road to the 2012 $1 Million Grand Prix will kick-off at the HITS Ocala Winter Circuit with 16 Grand Prix qualifiers – two more than last year thanks to the addition of the all-new Ocala Premiere week. The $50,000 Ring Power Grand Prix will be a vital qualifying event during the second half of the AA-rated circuit as High-Performance Riders look to earn a coveted spot in the $1 Million Grand Prix at HITS-on-theHudson in Saugerties, New York.

“Ring Power and HITS have had a strong relationship over the years, and we’re thrilled to have them sponsoring HITS Ocala again this year,” said Lisa Engel, HITS Account Executive for Corporate Sponsorship.

The 2012 HITS Ocala Winter Circuit begins January 18 with two unrated weeks of competition, followed by seven consecutive weeks of rated competition from January 31 through March 18. For more information or to request a prize list, please visit: HitsShows.com/ocala

Major Money The 2012 FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) will be held on January 11 to April 1, and it will welcome some of the best riders in the world to the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) to chase the highest number of FEI Rolex Ranking points ever offered in the United States. FTI Consulting and Equestrian Sport Productions LLC welcome you to compete in their “International Tour.” Riders can earn great prize money, earn FEI Rolex ranking points, find an incredible horse sales market, train for the Olympics and enjoy their

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More than $2.7 million will be awarded in the FEI classes over the 12-week circuit.

The “International Tour” at the FTI WEF is focused on weeks 7-12, where $1.9 million is given in the FEI classes, and which culminates with the $500,000 FTI Consulting Finale Grand Prix, CSI 5*.

Sarah Milliren of Sapula, OK, won the 2011 ASPCA Maclay National Championships.

Alltech National Horse Show Open Jumper action at the Alltech National Horse Show, 128th Edition, wrapped Richard Spooner and Cristallo won the Alltech National Horse Show $250,000 up with a fast-paced Grand Prix CSI-W. jump-off during the Classes presented by Hadfield’s Saddlery.

Alltech National Riders worked all year to qualify for this Horse Show $250,000 Grand Prix CSIevent, and after three phases of competiW. Richard Spooner and Cristallo set the tion and a final test it was 17-year-old pace with tidy inside turns and a clear efSarah Milliren of Sapula, OK, leading the fort, beating Great Britain’s Nick Skelton victory gallop and taking home the chamaboard Carlo 273 by just three-tenths pionship honors. of a second. Jessica Springsteen and Cincinatti Le Silla rounded out the three Want to see YOUR NAME in Hunter/Jumper as the fastest four-fault combination durNews? Send your information and photos to ing the short course. reddy@equinejournal.com.

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Industry Western

Western News The name Topsail Whiz has become synonymous with record-breaking achievements in the sport of Reining. In 2008, the NRHA Hall of Fame inductee reached the top of the National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) all-time sire list with total offspring earnings of $5,527,700, surpassing Hollywood Dun It’s mark of $5,494,100. A year later, the stallion achieved another NRHA milestone by becoming the first sire in NRHA history to have offspring earnings in excess of $6 million. In 2010, his offspring were the first to garner more than $7 million. And today, according to current NRHA records, the sire has achieved yet another first – he is the first NRHA Eight Million Dollar Sire with $8,012,300 in total NRHA

Quarter Horse Congress Junior Reining championship, 1991 NRHA Lazy E Classic Open championship and a third place finish in the 1990 NRHA Open Futurity. In 2009, the reining community mourned the loss of this great stallion.

Topsail Whiz is also the sire of two NRHA Million Dollar Sires: Conquistador Whiz and West Coast Whiz.

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First Eight Million Dollar Sire

Jordan Larson is an NRHA Millionaire Topsail Whiz.

progeny earnings.

His offspring at the 2011 All American Quarter Horse Congress made the feat possible earning the last few thousand dollars needed.

Those moneyearners include: TSW Can Can Vaquero (out of Can Can Lena, owned by Stacy Westfall), Resting Whiz (out of Forget The Rest, owned

by John Fletcher), Cowboy Dakota Whiz (out of Moms Little Prize, owned

by MG Reiners) and FS Topsail Oak (out of Needas Oak, owned by Tonia Rogers).

Bob Loomis Reining Horses’ Topsail Whiz (Topsail Cody x Jeanie Whiz Bar

by Cee Red) is an NRHA Hall of Famer who earned $49,865 in the NRHA show ring. His successes included an All American

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2010 National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) Professional, Jordan Larson, won his first NRHA Futurity Open championship aboard Michell Kimball’s Spooks Gotta Whiz. Nearly one year later, he has achieved another feat by officially becoming NRHA’s 16th Million Dollar Rider. He earned the final dollars needed in the Senior Reining at the American Quarter Horse Association World Championship Show, with a first place finish aboard Rancho El Fortin’s Custom Harley and a fourth place finish on Gilberto Leal’s Stop Like A Dream.

Larson, an NRHA Professional, has competed in NRHA events since 1986.

Some of the Whitesboro, TX, resident’s accolades include the following: 2008 FEI World Reining Championship individual Gold Medalist 2010 American Paint Horse Association World Championship 4/5 YearOld Challenge winner 2010 High Roller Reining Classic Open Derby Champion 2010 NRHA Futurity Open Champion 2011 Cowboy Capital Classic Open Derby Champion 2011 Southwest Reining Horse Association Open Futurity Champion Other reiners who have surpassed the Million Dollar Rider NRHA Lifetime Earnings mark include: Bill Horn, Tim McQuay, Shawn Flarida, Duane Latimer, Todd Bergen, Dell Hendricks, Craig Schmersal, Andrea Fappani, Tom McCutcheon, Mandy McCutcheon, Brent Wright, Craig Johnson, Randy Paul, Todd Sommers and Rudi Kronsteiner.

Industry Arabian

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Arabian News Region 15 Update The Region 15 Championship Horse Show and the return of the Firecracker Classic for the pre-show is just the beginning for 2012!

They are pleased to welcome Markel Insurance as the sponsor for the All New Markel Firecracker Classic! Now with Jackpot classed and the addition of sport horse classes it will even feature a national’s judge with Scott Brumfield.

Please check www.Region15.com for more updates.

Jack Frost Jubilee The first Jack Frost Jubilee Fun Show was a huge success! The show was held on a beautiful fall day at Crescendo Training Centre in Ephrata, PA, on November 20, 2011.

A total of 36 horses competed for points toward the Jack Frost Series High Points as well as points toward the Susquehanna Valley Horse Show Association High Points. There were a total of 22 dressage rides and 52 hunter rounds.

The next show will be held January 22, 2012 and will feature Katie Weagley, coach of Penn State-Berks western team, as the judge. The shows offer a variety of classes, including: showmanship, show hack, bareback, leadline, driving, western horsemanship and pleasure, over fences, dressage, English equitation and pleasure, walk-trot division, gymkhana, and games for all ages.

For more information on the show, ads or sponsorships, please contact Show Manager, Kriss Phelps at 717-475-3047 or email: krissphelps@frontiernet.net.

Crescendo Success The Ladies of Crescendo Training Centre, LLC outdid themselves at the Arabian and Half-Arabian Sport Horse Nationals held at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, KY, September 26 - October 2, 2011. They returned to Pennsylvania

Buster Bey, owned by Radene Gordon-Beck, was named National Champion in the Half-Arabian Sport Horse Show Hack Open with Kriss Phelps in the irons.

with a National Championship and seven Top 10s!

Bringing home the National Championship roses and trophy was Buster Bey, owned by Radene GordonBeck of Mohnton, PA, in the Half-Arabian Sport Horse Show Hack Open with Kriss Phelps in the irons, besting a field of 23 horses. Buster went on to be named Top 10 in the Half-Arabian Sport Horse Under Saddle Open.

ST Shaamrock++/ owned by Jean and Frederick Filleti of Dundalk, MD, continued his winning show season, bringing home two Top 10s in Arabian Sport Horse In Hand Geldings Open and Arabian Dressage Training Level, Junior Horse with Kriss on the line and in the saddle.

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10 in Arabian/Half-Arabian Dressage Third Level Open and another in Arabian/ Half-Arabian Dressage Fourth Level Open. Crescendos A Tempo boasted a Top 10 in Half-Arabian Sport Horse In Hand 2 Year Old Fillies.

Arabian Breeder Finals

By Sunny Willmington

The inaugural Arabian Breeder Finals wowed the crowds with only the most beautiful examples of Arabian Horses.

Held at West World from October 1215, 2011, breeders and trainers proudly brought out their handpicked best – in all, 164 horses were entered into 32 classes.

The show had a relaxed celebratory feel with many attendees and exhibitors reporting that they had experienced more fun at this show than any other.

Interestingly, the show took cues from

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European-style horse shows and offered a new experience for domestic horse lovers. This included the very first Arabian Weanling Class to be held in North America; a class that stole the show and the hearts of the audience with its exquisite four-month-old filly Champion, RAH Rosalia. Another treat for visitors happened before show hours; breeders and trainers scheduled open houses at local farms, which proved popular and were well attended. In-all, this event proved an excellent venue for showcasing the ”Noble Breed.”

Thanks to the unending hard work of the Arabian Horse Association of Arizona, Scottsdale continues to prove itself to be a vital center for the Arabian Horse Industry; their expert skills shone again at the Breeder Finals. Horse lovers are looking forward to attending the world-renowned Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show, returning for its 57th year in February, 2012.

Great Year for Paradise Paradise Arabians, Ltd. would like to congratulate some new clients on their recent purchases. Congratulations to Stan and Shonda Thurman on the purchase of Maalis Breeze (Alixir x Maalis Iria); Tom and Carol Mascaro on the purchase of Wynemas Song (Thee Desperado x Alia Sharafa); Sam and Elisa Gamble on the purchase of Bella Donnah (Alixir x Thee Phoenix), a share of The Singleton (Thee Desperado x Alia Riyala), and a share of Scapa (Mishaal HP x Erie Anna); Richard, Lana and Victoria Spera on the purchase of Tarfat (Alixir x Asmara Ali); Nadine Pappas on the purchase of Karin Amin Al Jannat (Thee Asil x Annabellla); Alan and Rosemarie Pearce on the purchase of Zipporah Al Jannat (The Singleton x Lady Sexton); Emily Batson on the purchase of Nasheet Al Jannat (Scapa x Infidels Jewell); Gail Middlebrooks and Jamika Crowner on the purchase of Fadel Nadir FA (Scapa x Finolas Jamila); Josh Heath on the purchase of JLS Aayns Al Reejis (Scapa x LPS Thunderstruck); Nancy Bliss on the purchase of Nelly Bee (The Minstril x Ramses Shahara); Maddi and Wally Weeks on the purchase of Lark Rise Magidaa (The Singleton x Seeta RCA); Kathrin Hampe-Klingebiel on the purchase of Miss Kaymee (Thee Desperado x Mistreak); David Cains on the purchase of Psydney PGA (Padrons Psyche x RA Po Okela) and Koublat Al Jannat (Rahere x Psydney PGA); Deno Shatila on the purchase of Malikat Al Jannat (The Singleton x Adeenah);

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and Sherrill White on the purchase of Abnuus Jawhara (Thee Desperado x The Jewels of Texas), Bint Eudora (Thee Desperado x Ramses Eudora) and share of Scapa (Mishaal HP x Erie Anna).

For additional information and photographs, please visit www. paradisearabians.com.

Endurance Medals The U.S. endurance team collected a historic number of medals at the 2011 Pan American Endurance Championships in Santo Domingo, Chile. Taking the Team Silver medal in a combined time of 19:05:19 was John Crandall III with Heraldic, Valerie Kanavy and Spectacular Gold and Deborah Reich and Pandor. Meg Sleeper and Syrocco Cadence were eliminated at the mandatory recheck at vet gate three. The team finished just one minute and 47 seconds behind the Gold medal team from Uruguay. The home team of Chile took the Team Bronze.

The veteran pair of Crandall and Heraldic completed the 120km course in 6:03:38 to win the Individual Silver medal. Finishing in 6:05:47, Kanavy and Spectacular Gold took the Individual Bronze. Riding for Uruguay, Bernardo Algorta won the Individual Gold in 5:59:27. Reich and Pandor finished in 6:55:54 to place 10th. Riding as an individual Cheryl Van Deusen and Moro Amado finished 15th.

The U.S. team, led by Chef d’Equipe Emmett Ross, set a blazing pace in the first three loops and were the team to catch most of the day. With Sleeper’s elimination at vet gate three the riders implemented a different strategy for the fourth and fifth loops. This is the most medals the U.S. has collected at an international endurance competition.

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Industry Morgan

Morgan News Join AMHA In Orlando!

GKB Coal Magic.

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The American Morgan Horse Association (AMHA) is pleased to extend an invitation to current members of other equine organizations for a fun day of events at its annual Convention to be held in 2012 in Orlando, Florida. The event will take place at the Hilton Walt Disney World® Resort, March 1-3, 2012.

On Thursday, March 1, three leaders in the sport horse arena will bring their expertise to the table for convention goers. Bill Woods has been recognized by the United States Dressage Federation as one of the 20 most influential members in the organization’s history. David Saunders is an award-winning fourin-hand driver and is the former head coachman for the Duke of Edinburgh.

Wendy Ying, D.V.M., is a champion combined driving competitor who qualified a four-in-hand team for the World Equestrian Games in 2010.

On Friday, March 2, an introduction to what is new in show ring attire will be presented in a fashion show. And, on Saturday, March 3, the seminars will focus on two themes: marketing and horse health, all with an emphasis on helping the horse owner.

“Since we have such a variety of special seminars planned, we thought we would open this up to the greater equine world,” said AMHA Executive Director, Julie Broadway. “And, the schedule still isn’t completely finalized, so we’ll be adding even more exciting seminars in the coming weeks!”

AMHA is pleased to offer its member price to other organizations.

The price for a one-day pass is $85.

Pre-registration is encouraged, but not required. Convention attendees can also take advantage of discounted rates and extended hours offered at the Walt Disney World Resort, as well as an unbeatable hotel room rate at the Hilton Walt Disney World Resort. For more information and for updates, go to http:// www.morganhorse.com/association/annual_convention/.

Morgan Stallion Wins Big The nine-year-old Morgan stallion, GKB Coal Magic, owned and ridden

by Lucy Tidd, D.V.M., of Germantown, MD, finished the season with reserve championships in the Adult Amateur Prix St. Georges and Intermediare 1 finals in large classes at the Region One GAIG Championships. This followed the Intermediare 1 Freestyle Championship at the Bengt Ljungquist Memorial Championships the prior weekend.

Coal was also FEI Amateur Challenge Champion at Dressage at Lexington for the second year and Musical Freestyle Champion at the VADA/NOVA Autumn Dressage Competition, with a score of 73.5% at Intermediare 1.

Sign Up a Friend and Win! The American Morgan Horse Association’s (AMHA) 2012 membership drive is about to start, and SmartPak™ Equine Inc. has joined forces with the helmet company, Charles

Owen, to award some special prizes!

For those returning AMHA members who give a new AMHA membership to a friend, their name will be entered in a drawing to win one of two Charles Owen custom helmets, valued at $360 each!

By referring a friend to AMHA, you are ensuring the continuation of the Morgan breed, supporting your national association, as well as protecting yourself!

Hurry! All memberships must be received by January 31, 2012, in order to be entered in the helmet drawing!

For more information, visit www.morganhorse.com.

New AMHA Competition Program to Recognize Half Morgans The American Morgan Horse Association (AMHA) is pleased to announce a new competition program devoted to part Morgans. Called AMHA’s “Half Morgan Competition Program” (HMCP), horses that have either a registered Morgan sire or dam are eligible to

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Industry Morgan participate for awards and recognition.

“We wanted to recognize the beauty and fine traits that the Morgan horse passes on to its offspring, regardless of the cross,” said AMHA Executive Director, Julie Broadway. “We have so many Morgans competing and winning in the open competition arena, we wanted a way to recognize their Morgan connection.”

The program is divided into five distinct divisions: Open Show, Dressage, Carriage/CDE, Eventing, and Endurance/Competitive Trail. Horses are accepted in the program by an initial enrollment fee, with nominal renewal fees annually thereafter. Full-blooded Morgans are ineligible for this program.

Points are accumulated following each competition and submitted for year-end awards in each division.

For more information on this exciting new program, contact Taylor Royals at AMHA: 802-985-4944, ext. 401; taylor@morganhorse.com; or, go to http:// www.morganhorse.com/

competitions/hmcp/.

Ash Royalty News

By Jane Myers, Ash Royalty Lippitt Morgans, Centralia, Missouri November 11-13 found Ash Royalty Lippitt Morgans at the Fall Harvest All Youth Show in Columbia, MO. This is a huge all-youth show for 18 and under.

The 12 and under classes had 29 entries in most (up to 34), and the 13-18 age group had 52 entries in most classes.

The all-around winner at this three-day event gets a saddle, and others receive many nice awards in both age groups.

The really nice thing about this fun and competitive show is that the child earns points on a one-horse/one-person basis, which prevents kids from winning big with a halter horse, a pleasure horse, and a game horse. Caitlin Reed and our Horton’s Bay Beauty, a 13-yearold Lippitt mare, came home with six ribbons: a reserve championship, two fourths, a fifth, an eighth and a ninth place. She was the only Morgan present in this QH/ Paint/POA venue, and she never tired of answering the question, “What kind of horse is she?”

This show has been going on for about 12 years, and it draws from all over Missouri, Kansas, Tennessee, Illinois and Arkansas this year. Friday night is all barrels, poles and flag races.

Saturday has all “show classes,” with showmanship, versatility, hunt seat, western, all the horsemanship classes with patterns, reining patterns, and trail patterns. Sunday is all “games” with really fun ones

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like broomstick polo, catalog race, diaper race, exchange race, egg and spoon, ride-a-buck, and a costume class. There is a chili supper provided Saturday night for exhibitors and families, and this is such a family-oriented, (although very competitive) show. We are all looking forward to this again next November.

Lippitt Morgan Horse Registry, Inc. November 3-5, 2011, found the Lippitt Morgan Horse Registry, Inc. at the Small Farm Today Trade Show in Columbia, MO. It is their 19th annual event, with approximately 5,000 attendees over the three-day period.

This event is for Sustainable Farming venues and an American Livestock Breeds Conservancy (ALBC) sanctioned endeavor for endangered farm animals in America.

Edgewood Geneva was in the “booth” on Thursday and Friday, with owner Jane Myers, secretary of the Lippitt Morgan Horse Registry and also Bill Davis, President, from Rolla, MO. Saturday had Mint Jacob, with owner Deb Siegrist, and Bob and Jacquie Schaumberg, at the booth. Mint Jacob was able to give a demonstration in the main arena, which brought even more curious and interested people to the booth. Showing the trainability and intelligence, besides the beauty, of these Lippitt Morgan Horses, is a huge benefit to the cause: to protect and preserve the Lippitt Morgan Horse. A ton of educational and informational brochures on the Lippitt Morgan Horse and the newly formed registry were handed out to help educate and inform the general public about the scarcity and endangerment of this Morgan horse.

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Industry Quarter Horse

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Quarter Horse News All-Around Amateur The 2011 Farnam All-Around Amateur is Lauren Eichstadt of Greenville, PA, who showed Its My Lucky Detail. The 2001 bay gelding is owned by Madison Eichstadt of Greenville, PA. Its My Lucky Detail, by Last Detail and out of Run To Seattle by Seattle Son, was bred

by Larry and Linda Whitaker of Rogers, AR. Lauren and “Lucky” earned 39 points competing in three classes. They placed third in amateur working hunter and amateur hunter hack, and won the reserve champion title in amateur equitation over fences.

Lauren and Lucky received a prize package of $15,000, which included: $1,000 in Farnam products; an embroidered Fusion Contour blanket courtesy of WeatherBeeta; a rose bouquet; and a bronze by Lisa Perry.

Novice Championships The American Quarter Horse Association Show Council recently announced the qualifying options for the inaugural AQHA national novice championship shows.

To qualify for the novice championship shows, competitors will go through national or state qualifying. The AQHA Western Novice Championship Show will be held October 5-7, 2012, at the South Point Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, and the AQHA Eastern Novice Championship Show is October 5-7, 2012, at the Tennessee Miller Coliseum in Murfreesboro, TN. Two national invitation opportunities exist for competitors. Those include a top10 placing at an AQHA regional championship show in a novice class or to show to 20 AQHA judges throughout the year.

For this latter option, competitors may show to judges around the nation – there is no regional preference or requirement.

The national qualifying period for the novice championship shows is May 1, 2011 to June 30, 2012.

AQHA Past President Frank Merrill (right) with the late Orren Mixer, who painted a number of different famous American Quarter Horses, including the iconic Mixer Horse, the rendering of the ideal American Quarter Horse.

If a competitor nationally qualifies for a novice championship show, his or her invitation to the event will not be for a specific class. As long as one of the two national qualifying options has been accomplished, an exhibitor will be able to enter any novice championship class, provided that they are a novice. If a competitor earns the required number of points to graduate out of a specific novice class in 2011, the competitor will still be eligible to compete in that class at a 2012 novice championship show.

Hall of Famers AQHA Past President Frank Merrill is

one of several honorees who will be inducted into the Oklahoma Quarter Horse Hall of on Saturday, January 14, 2012, at the Skirvin Hotel in Oklahoma City. The gala will begin with a reception at 5:30 p.m. and dinner at 6:30 p.m.

In addition to Merrill, horsemen being honored are Jim Scarbrough, Darrell Bilke and Roy Browning. Stuart Ranch will also be honored. Horses being inducted include Bert, Trixie Blake and Royal Santana.

Lee Allan Smith, Oklahoma City civic leader and special friend of the American Quarter Horse industry, will receive the Bud Breeding Oklahoma Spirit Award, which honors those who ex-

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Teaming Up Greg Ralph Quarter Horses, a fullservice training and lesson facility located in picturesque northern Virginia, is pleased to announce its partnership with Wade Black Quarter Horses. Wade Black, known as one of the top western pleasure trainers in the industry today, moved his business to the Catlett, VA, facility following the AQHA World Championship Show last November. “I am excited about my move to Virginia and the opportunity to be in a partnership with Greg where we can promote the quarter horse industry. The location and facility are great and I’m really looking forward to my future there,” Black said.

Wade’s accomplishments at a national level including Congress and NSBA

World Championships and multiple futurity championships will allow us to help people transition to AQHA shows with a world class trainer and facility. Greg Ralph Quarter Horses consists of a beautiful 20-stall barn with an 80x200 indoor arena as well as a 60x160 outdoor pen.

For additional information, call Greg at 703-314-7192 or Wade at 937-307-1141.

You can also visit the facility on the web at www.gregralphquarterhorses.com.

Ranch Horse Pleasure During the 2011 American Quarter Horse Association Convention, the AQHA Show Council approved a new class to join the family of AQHA-approved shows.

Ranch horse pleasure will begin as one combined class, with open, amateur and youth exhibitors.

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made up of the required maneuvers and three of the optional maneuvers. The ranch horse pleasure horse should reflect the versatility, attitude and movement of a working horse. The horse’s performance should simulate a horse riding outside the confines of an arena and that of a working ranch horse. This class should show the horse’s ability to work at a forward, working speed while under the rider’s control.

For more information on ranch horse pleasure and other approved classes, visit www.aqha.com/showing.

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Arabians

Arabian Horse Association of Massachusetts 2011 Year-End Awards AHA All Arabian Show Division Half Arabian – Open Performance Champion: Kharasell, Drue McNeil Reserve: Sam J Steppin Out +//, Kathleen Nickerson Arabian – Open Performance Champion: McKlintock, Mary Rogers Reserve: Rachmaninoff SRD+/, Sandra Crowe Third: Born of Fire WL, Linda & Walter Misco Fourth: Spidermann, Sandra Wedge Arabian/Half Arabian – Junior to Ride Champion: Jesselyn Dugas, Pinebrook Jack Frost Reserve: Jesselyn Dugas, Symphony RB Third: Jesselyn Dugas, Moonshine Malachi Half Arabian – AOTR/ATR Champion: Drue McNeil, Kharasell Reserve: Cynthia Sovetsky, Rohara TShannon

Rhode Island Arabian Horse Association As you well know, our annual August Horse Show was postponed due to Hurricane Irene.

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Reserve: Melissa Liard-Chase, Sam J Steppin Out+// Third: Deborah Bolton, RT Cest La Vie Arabian – AOTR/ATR Champion: Sandra Crowe, Rachmaninoff SRD+/ Reserve: Mary Rogers, McKlintock Third: Sandy Wedge, Spidermann Dressage Champion: Pinebrook Jack Frost, Jesselyn Dugas Sport Horse Champion: CA Cartier+/, Jennifer Roberts Reserve: Moonshine Malachi, Cheryl Lane Caron Third: Little Red Khorvette++//, Jennifer Roberts Trail Ride Division Arabian/Half Arabian Pleasure Rides Champion: Samuell, Sandy Wedge Reserve: Grove Hill Shaakan, Marcy Gamester Third: A Pretty Flirt, Catie Miller Fourth: Iz A Snowbaby, Deborah Yacino Fourth: Rhodans Pharo, Deborah Yacino Open Breed Pleasure Rides Champion: Travelon’s Times Two, Marcy Gamester Reserve: Crescent Hill Encore, Judy Davis Reserve: Underwoods Lancelot, Dyanne Spatcher Third: Starlight Style, Pat Gillespie Open Fun Horse Show Division Halter Champion: Gypsy’s Girl McCue, Shane Oakley Reserve: SF A Lil Bit Elegant, AnnaLisa

Boucher Third: Iz A Snowbaby, Robert Yacino, Jr. Open Pleasure Champion: Starlight Style, Pat Gillespie Arabian/Half Arabian Champion: SF A Lil Bit Elegant, AnnaLisa Boucher Reserve: Iz A Snowbaby, Cari Ambrogio Walk Trot Ground Rails Champion: Apollo, Jennifer Houle Reserve: Cherokee Rose, Elina Barrows Green Horse/Rider Champion: D.W. Goodie, Cari Ambrogio Pre-Green Champion: Dad Has My Sock, Alyssa Mortis Reserve: Apollo, Jennifer Houle Reserve: Doc’s County Butler, Gail Bunch Third: Princess Ahrankha, Emily Jannery Fourth: A Pretty Flirt, Catie Miller Walk Trot Champion: Iz A Snowbaby, Robert Yacino, Jr. Reserve: Cherokee Rose, Elina Barrows Third: Gypsy’s Girl McCue, Shane Oakley Lead Line Champion: Macyn Jane Hill, Believe In Stars Reserve: Aljo Farah, Suzie Barrows Ambassador Award Champion: Iz A Snowbaby, Robert Yacino, Jr. Reserve: A Pretty Flirt, Catie Miller Third: D.W. Goodie, Cari Ambrogio www.massarabianhorse.org

preparation for the show to be held at a new facility and all were so excited. We had so much to offer our exhibitors in the form of amenities.

All to be postponed. A disappointment to all. Red Rock Farm, under the direction of Mr. Kevin Dwyer, was to be put at a test. Well, all ran smooth and everything was groomed to perfection when… Here comes Mother Nature with the surprise of our lives… a Hurricane. Therefore, an S.O.S Alert was in order! Every able body involved got to

work and phone calls were our propriety.

ALL had to be put on hold. Unless you have ever been in this situation, you have no idea what it involves. All the hard work put into organizing a show was to be put at the test again.

Exhibitors had to be called, the Caterer had to be rescheduled and advertisements repeated with no discount on ads…. except for this publication. The Equine Journal repeated our ad at no cost to the association. “THANK-YOU”. Our dedicated staff was back to square one.

I’m sure other events scheduled for that week-end had to go through the same

Stacy Hopkins with her Champion Horse , Magics Goldn Fancie, Champions in the Arabian/Half Arabian Division and also Champion of the Open Division.

stressful time but I can only speak for RIAHA and feel sympathetic for all others. The show had to be rescheduled from August 28 to October 8. We didn’t have much of a choice with all other week-ends already having events.

Well, for those of you who attended, you must agree that our staff did a great job of putting things back together and put on a great show. Our exhibitors will also agree that it was a great day and as for the weather, it couldn’t have been better. The temperature reached the eighties. We did have a few drawbacks but all were remedied by great volunteers. Our Caterer, for one, could not accommodate our new date; therefore, Mr. Richard Guilbault came to the rescue and was our cook for the day. No one complained and the food was great. Judy Kubiak filled in for the breakfast crowd offering donuts and coffee before going on to running her usual Raffle Table.

We can’t forget to mention all the men who helped set up the tables and grills just mentioning a few of the duties for a food concession. Bob Cardoza, Richard Murray combined their regular duties of parking attendants with helping with the set-up. Red Rock staff helped as well.

Walter Comire pitched in before running to the ring for his duty of Ring Master along with Judge Chris Picardi. We were grateful that Mr. Picardi rearranged his schedule and was able to accommodate our new show date. Along with the regular classes, we reinstated the Jumping Divisions this year and hope to continue to offer this again next year for all our jumping enthusiasts.

All and all, we had a great day and the show was a success. I must mention that this was our best year for sponsorships and RIAHA wishes to thank all

who helped with generous donations and sponsorships.

Manager Lu Guilbault always giving over a hundred percent of herself, out did it this year. Besides producing a great prize list, she made a large poster of all the Donors and Sponsors and posted it for all to see. Julie Baker, our Year-End points chair posted the standings to date for all members to see. This is the one show that gives double points. And members take advantage of this bonus to help their year-end standing.

Exhibitors were greeted by a fine group of secretaries that kept the line short and on the move. As riders registered their classes, they were given carrots for their horses and offered goodies from a large Haloween bowl for themselves. (A reminder of our original shows that used to cater to the Halloween theme). This is how we like to run our shows with the exhibitor and spectators enjoying their day.

We hope and would like to think that all had a pleasant day and a FUN day as well.

Class Winners: PB Halter: 1)Savoy Shaman V and Kevin Dwyer 2) Zomars Banner and Jocelyn Stokowski HA Halter Mare/Gelding/Stallion All Ages: 1)Magics Goldn Fancie and Stacy Hopkins Sport Horse in Hand: 1) CA Cartier and Jennifer Roberts 2)Baily and Chelsea Minarsky Open Halter: 1)Magics Goldn Fancie and Stacy Hopkin 2) Tornaado’s Fiz and Michael Grande Open Western Equitation: 1) Olivia Perry PB/HA Equitation: 1) Misty Baker 2) Rebecca Eddy Open Equitation: 1) Shanna Gregg PB/HA Pleasure: 1) RAE Lightmyfire and Rebecca Eddy 2)WF Tspeculation and Olivia Perry Open Pleasure: 1) Firefly by Carnival and Shanna Gregg 2) Just Playin Around and Julia Eddy Open Sport Horse U/S: 1 CA Cartier and Jennifer Roberts 2) Just Playin Around and Julia Eddy Open Green Horse: 1) Savoy Shaman V and Chelsea Minaarsky Open Western Discipline Rail: 1) JJ Miss Liberty and Olivia Perry PB/HA Pleasure Championship: 1) RAE Lightmyfire and Rebecca Eddy 2) WF Tspeculation and Olivia Perry Open Discipline Rail: 1) Just Playin Around

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Arabians

DA Bowflex, owned by Kevin Dwyer of Dwyer Equine, was the Open Hunter over Fences Champion with Jenn Roberts. and Julia Eddy Open Green Horse Pleasure: 1) Savoy Shaman V and Chelsea Minaarsky PB/HA Discipline Rail: 1) RAE Lightmyfire and Rebecca Eddy 2) AO Arayes and Anna Perry Open Western Pleasure: 1) JJ Miss Liberty and Olivia Perry Open Green Horse Command: 1) Savoy Shaman V and Chelsea Minaarsky Open Pleasure Championship: 1) Just Playin Around and Julia Eddy Open Sport Horse U/S: 1) CA Cartier and Jennifer Roberts 2)Baily and Chelsea Minarsky RIAHA Equitation Medal Class: 1) Jennifer Roberts 2) Misty Baker Open W/T Equitation: 1) Stacy Hopkins 2) Jaidyn Ramirez PB/HA W/T Equitation: 1) Stacy Hopkins 2) Andrea Fiore Open W/T Pleasure: 1) Burlwood’s Sunburst and Jaidyn Ramirez 2) Oliver and Amy Bibeault PB/HA W/T Pleasure: 1) Heartbreaquer and Andrea Fiore 2) Magics Goldn Fancie and Stacy Hopkins Open W/T Discipline Rail: 1) Oliver and Amy Bibeault 2) Magics Goldn Fancie and Stacy Hopkins PB/HA W/T Discipline Rail: 1) Heartbreaquer and Andrea Fiore 2) Magics Goldn Fancie and Stacy Hopkins RIAHA Equitation Medal Class W/T: 1) Andrea Fiore Leadline Equitation: 1) Hailey Lisak 2) Ava Lemire Leadline Pleasure: 1) Chocolate and Ava Lemire 2)Miss Kay and Hailey Lisak Leadline Suitability: 1) Miss Kay and Hailey Lisak 2) Chocolate and Ava Lemire Costume Class: Funniest) Ava Lemire, Prettiest) Zoe Lemire, Most Original) Andrea Fiore January 2012, Equine Journal, 165

Arabians Egg and Spoon W/T: 1) Andrea Fiore Water Wave: 1) Misty Baker Schooling Hunter U/S: 1) Burlwood’s Sunburst and Jaidyn Ramirez Schooling Hunter A: 1) Burlwood’s Sunburst and Jaidyn Ramirez Schooling Hunter B: 1) Burlwood’s Sunburst and Jaidyn Ramirez Low Hunter U/S: 1) CA Cartier and Jennifer Roberts 2) Glorious Sight and Misty Baker Low Hunter O/F A: 1) CA Cartier and Jennifer Roberts 2) DA Bowflex and Jennifer Roberts Low Hunter O/F B: 1) CA Cartier and Jennifer Roberts 2) Glorious Sight and Misty Baker Open Hunter O/F A: 1) DA Bowflex and Jennifer Roberts 2) CA Cartier and Jennifer Roberts Open Hunter O/F B: 1) CA Cartier and Jennifer Roberts 2) DA Bowflex and Jennifer Roberts Division Championships: PB/ HA W/T: 1) Magics Goldn Fancie and Stacy Hopkins 2) Heartbreaquer and Andrea Fiore PB/HA Open: 1) RAE Lightmyfire and

Rebecca Eddy 2) Glorious Sight and Misty Baker Open Sport Horse: 1) CA Cartier and Jennifer Roberts 2) Baily and Chelsea Minarsky Open W/T: 1) Magics Goldn Fancie and Stacy Hopkins 2) Burlwood’s Sunburst and Jaidyn Ramirez Open Walk-Trot-Canter: 1) Just Playin Around and Julia Eddy 2) Firefly by Carnival and Shanna Gregg Open Green Horse: 1) Savoy Shaman V and Chelsea Minaarsky Open Western: 1) JJ Miss Liberty and Olivia Perry Leadline: 1) Miss Kay and Hailey Lisak 2) Chocolate and Ava Lemire Schooling Hunter: 1) Burlwood’s Sunburst and Jaidyn Ramirez Low Hunter: 1) CA Cartier and Jennifer Roberts 2) Glorious Sight and Misty Open Hunter O/F A: 1) DA Bowflex and Jennifer Roberts 2) CA Cartier and Jennifer Roberts Day – End Grand Champion: CA Cartier and Jennifer Roberts

Notes of Interest: The year 2012 will be off to a good

start with our Installation Dinner to be held on the first or second week in January to install our new slate of Governors and start a brand new year of events and activities.

Place and date was not available at the time of this publication; therefore, check the web site for all details.

The Annual Banquet of Champions to be held at Bella’s Fine Dining Restaurant, a favorite with our members, will be held on March 4 or 11 … pending at this time.

The menu is to be a family style dinner with special meals prepared for members on special diets. Check Web Site for all updates of these two events. Deadline date for our article did not permit us to give secured dates at that time.

If you have any suggestions for special activities that you would like RIAHA to host in 2012, please feel free to call President Anne Cardoza. She’s always open to new ideas.

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A Pedigree of Pretty, Personality and Performance

2011 Accomplishments AHCC: Grand Champion Stallion Hudson Valley Arabian: Grand Champion Stallion 2012 Stud Fee: $750

Pine Falls Farm Anne Cardoza Foster, RI

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(Om El Shahmaan X Sweet Siesta V) 2008 Arabian Stallion Breeders Sweepstakes Nominated Sire

Photo credit: Lynn Kaufman

Some of his beautiful ancestors include El Shaklan, Desperado V and World Champion Carmargue. Carmargue was highlighted in the August/September 2010 issue of Modern Arabian Horse.

The article states “One of the beautiful things about Carmargue was his temperament.” On Savoy’s dam’s side he is linebred to the legendary, big trotting Huckleberry Bey, bred by Sheila Varian.

Distance Riding

Ohio Arabian & All Breed Trail Society Happy New Year! I hope everyone is having a good holiday season.

Your OAATS Board of Directors got quite a bit accomplished at our November meeting. There are several new items that we have voted in, that may well help the sport.

First of all, if you haven’t looked at your December mailing, please do as it has information on two proposed bylaws changes that we will vote on at the February meeting. Second, we are initiating a ride manager support program for our CTR managers, as many of you know, all sports are suffering with the economy these days, and our CTR rides seem to be one of the most affected. So to help out the managers for the time being, OAATS will maintain a set of placing ribbons, which Mollie found at a discount. A manager can get the set of ribbons from us (either passed along from someone coming to a ride or they can pay postage), use what they need, and return the rest, just paying replacement costs. This will save having a bunch or ribbons left over, especially if it’s a newer manager who isn’t sure they’ll keep doing the ride. OAATS will also order some T-shirts in various colors and sizes, with the OAATS logo on them, that a ride manager may use for completion if they choose. Again, they’ll just pay actual cost so there is worry about having a huge number of shirts left over, and the price tag that comes with it.

The third thing we discussed was the creation of a new program. We’re looking for a name, so if anyone has suggestions please tell a member of the BoD. Rides

will be between 10-20 or 25 miles (most will probably run over novice length trails, or in the case of an endurance ride, one ride loop), and we will use endurance-type cards for vet checks. No placing, strictly completion only. Any type of boots are allowed and the pace will have a range of approximately 3.5-7 mph. The perk of all this, besides the great trails, is that if the owner maintains membership in OAATS, and keeps the horse enrolled and turn in your forms (just like the standard distance program), you can log miles toward a blanket or jacket, just like with the annual year-end awards. No time limit; you just ride until you reach 300 and then it resets (for this program only).

We’re still ironing out the details, but it sounds like a great way to bring people into the sport. A lot may end up progressing to longer distances, but if not, that’s okay too. I already have several friends interested in the program. And I’m hoping that if I can quit working so many rides, I may even get Akela’s 2500 award. Heck, he’s only 28 and still thinks he’s 15, and we only have about 200 or so miles to go, so it may well work!

Additionally, we are hoping to change the requirements for voting and being on the BoD. As of 2012, you would no longer be required to be a full member of OAATS; associate members would also be able to vote and serve on the BoD. We realize that we have a number of very involved members who don’t happen to ride Arabians so don’t care about a full membership, and we also have recreational riders who may not care about a membership there either.

So, since the reason originally for requiring the full membership was the liability insurance, and the laws governing Board of Directors for non-profit organizations have changed, we felt we are able to drop the requirement. We feel that this is the best way to serve our members. So those of you who are associate members, remember that now should you choose you could apply to the BoD (we have two seats open).

However, this is one of the by-laws changes I mentioned. We do need to vote the change in at the February meeting.

So all in all it was a very productive meeting. I can also give you the few ride dates we have so far. Scioto will be June

25-26, and will include a 50- mile on day two also this year. Oak Openings will be August 4-5, Abi-Khan+ will be August 2526, and Cracked OAATS Crunch will be September 15-16. That’s all we had from the people at the meeting, so more will follow, and will be up on the web site as we get information.

Speaking of Cracked OAATS Crunch, please try to remember that these rides don’t happen without volunteer labor. If you are an OAATS member, and aren’t riding one particular year (or only riding one day of the two), please consider working the ride. It’s getting harder and harder to get enough help, especially as our endurance ride is getting larger and can be a bit crazy at the first vet check!

We can always use pulse takers, a timer’s assistant, scribes, runners, etc. Remember, this is the club-sponsored ride, where we earn funds for our year-end awards, and it’s good to have club members involved.

This also goes for any ride, to be honest; if there’s one near you and you have the time but can’t ride, consider volunteering.

That’s it for this month. No photos this time since I had lots of news. Don’t forget that if anyone has news they want printed, please feel free to contact me at 937-232-9256 or akela83@att.net. There’s a six week lead time, so you’ll have to think ahead, but I’ll gladly include any news I’m given.

See you on trail!

Submitted by Mickie Newnam

January 2012, Equine Journal, 167

Dressage

Flatlanders Dressage & Combined Training Association Flatlander’s member Janet Harms is the Director of Dressage at The University of Findlay in Findlay, OH. Janet has been at the University for the past eight years and is a member of the Flatlanders Dressage and Combined Training Club.

Janet is involved as the Flatlanders summer camp clinician along with helping host their schooling shows each summer. The University hosted the 2009 Intercollegiate Dressage (IDA) Nationals in which the Flatlanders club volunteered and helped in any way they could to create a spectacular event!

In September, six of Janet’s students and horses attended the Region 2 Dressage Championships at Majestic Farms in Batavia, OH. The students performed two drills to music for the spectators to enjoy on University owned horses. They were excited to be a part of the Championships and to showcase some of the University’s lovely herd. The first drill was ridden for the Beer Garden Party; the second drill was performed following the Freestyle musical competition to Beach Boys music. It was very well received by the spectators.

The Dressage Students have been riding a drill pattern for the past five years during an equestrian festival held at the University; they have also ridden for special events such as the Board of Trustees’ picnic. The students are always excited to be selected to ride on the drill and know it is a special privilege and honor to be chosen to ride. The students that have ridden in past drills always have a memorable story about what happened during their drill, whether it was walking the pattern on foot, the crazy music or the outfits Janet would select. They always know that the expectation was perfection.

The horses they rode ranged in age from nine to 17 and did many maneuvers such as serpentines, leg yields, thread168, Equine Journal, January 2012

ing the needle, and a pinwheel formation.

The horses were all warmbloods that have been donated to the University to assist the students in developing their riding skills. The horses are truly the teachers. Some of the students have even taken the horses home for the summer to compete and work towards their bronze/silver USDF medals.

The University has horses of all skill levels from training level to horses that school and teach the feel of the upper level movements.

What a great opportunity to attend college whether it be for an equestrian science major or another major as their career choice and get to continue riding everyday! The friendships and memories the students gain while at the University are lifelong smile moments.

The students also had the opportunity to meet and watch many of the top professionals in the region compete.

They also were available to answer questions about the school horses and the University’s equestrian program.

The students also worked as volunteers assisting with the event. It was a great experience for them to see how an event of that magnitude is run. It was a wonderful show, and the students were

able to showcase what The University of Findlay’s Dressage Program has to offer.

Visit our website at www.findlay.edu.

Congratulations to all the Regional winners, trainers, riders, owners and event organizers. Thank you for allowing The University of Findlay’s Dressage Drill Team to experience this wonderful event!

Submitted by Janet Harms, Head Dressage Instructor at the University of Findlay English farm

Driving

Black Swamp Driving Club Happy New Year! I hope that everyone had a great holiday season and that Santa was good to you! It doesn’t seem possible that we are starting a new year already; time seems to fly by.

We do have our regular business meetings coming up in Arlington, Ohio at the Good Hope Lutheran Church. The meeting dates are as follows: January 15, February 12, and March 11. The meetings are held from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Potluck to follow the business meeting.

Please mark your calendars!!! We hope

New England Region/Carriage Association of America Learning Weekend and Annual Meeting Schedule Bristol and Newport, RI Friday through Sunday, February 3 – 6, 2012

to see you there. Remember, everyone is welcome to join us.

The club elected some new officers at the annual banquet in November. The new officers are Kim Mack, for a one year term, Angie Hohenbrink and Mark Newman, for a three-year term.

Congratulations to all. We would also like to “Thank” Julie Emmons and Sandy Young for their participation on the board.

These ladies are leaving us this year.

Thanks again for a job well done.

Our first event of the year is the Maumee Bay Sleigh Festival. The date for this event is February 4-5, 2012. This will be held at the Vail Equestrian Riding Center in Oregon, OH(East of Toledo).

Due to the word limit of the article I am not posting it, but there are flyers and information regarding the event. Please contact Jackie Minges at 734-856-6122 or email: JMinges@hotmail.com or via the web at www.sleighfestival.com. This event has something for everyone interested in sleighs. Please check out the website for

details. This was a great time last year and has grown into a two-day event this year!

Don’t pass it by, Please take the time to investigate the information. You will be glad you did!

This is also a great time for everyone to start thinking about hosting a drive, getting their equipment ready, just doing some planning in general. Please let the Board of Directors know if there is something special you would like to do during the year, maybe something different than what we have done in the past years.

Suggestions are always welcome. So please, let us know. You can’t expect change without putting your two cents worth in.

I think this is going to do it for this issue… as I get more information I will report it. Until next month, Enjoy!

Submitted by Roger Higgins Jr. / Reporter

Friday, February 3: 3:00 – 5:00 PM - Linden Place (home of the seafaring DeWolf family and the DeWolf Curtain-quarter Coach-see October 2011 Carriage Journal, page 278) Bristol, RI Check in – Hotel Viking, Newport, RI 7:30 PM – Red Parrot Restaurant, Newport Saturday, February 4: 7:00 AM – Board of Directors’ breakfast meeting at the hotel 8:30 AM – Attendees registration at the hotel 9:00 AM – John Tschirch, Preservation Society of Newport County, on servant life at the mansions in the Gilded Age 10:00 AM – Merri MacIntyre Ferrell on coaching in the Gilded Age 11:00 AM – William Venditta on the fine art of four-in-hand driving 12:00 Noon – Lunch at the hotel 1:00 PM – Buses pick up passengers for trip to The Elms Stables, Kingscote

Stables, Sandy Point Stables, with views from the bus of Rosecliff Stables and Glen Farm Stables 5:00 PM – Buses return to the Viking Hotel 6:30 PM – Social Hour and Silent Auction at the hotel 7:30 PM – Dinner at the hotel followed by Lee Sawyer’s trip up Mt. Washington Sunday, February 5: 9:30 AM – Tour of The Breakers Stable with Ken Wheeling 10:30 AM – Tour of The Breakers Mansion 11:45 AM – Bill Venditta will discuss his choice of horses for coaching 1:00 PM – Lunch at the hotel followed by NER/CAA annual meeting For more information, call Carol van Schaik at 802-226-7364.

Submitted by Carol van Schaik

January 2012, Equine Journal, 169

Driving

Equine Journal Gives A Warm Welcome To Its New Affiliate!

Western Reserve Carriage Association Western Reserve Carriage Association is a diverse group of people with a common interest...a love of driving equine powered vehicles. Although many of our 170+ members have horse drawn vehicles, it is not necessary to have a horse and carriage to be a member. Everyone with an interest in driving is warmly welcome. Vehicles owned by our members range from restored antique carriages to jog carts and the equines that pull them range from drafts to miniatures and everything in-between. Club members sponsor monthly drives from March through November and educational meetings during the colder months. The drives are held in various locations throughout Ohio. Some of the locations where drives have been held include: Swine Creek in Parkman, Carlisle Park in Lorain County, Tiffin, Mt. Hope, Zoar, Howe Meadow in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park.

WRCA is committed to serving the interests of its membership and hosting events that represent those interests. We are committed to promoting safe driving.

You can learn more by looking on our web site: www.wrcarriage.com. For membership information you can contact Dave Antes drales@ix.netcom.com or Henry Rish hrish@stratos.net From the January organizational meeting to the year-end Holiday Dinner, Western Reserve Carriage Association members had plenty to do throughout 2011.

In February Fieldstone Farm Therapuetic Riding Center, Chagrin Falls, OH,was the place to be for tons of useful 170, Equine Journal, January 2012

driving information. Presenters were stationed around the large facility covering a variety of topics. Heather Hossfeld, Al and Brandy Wagner, Meredith Giere, Ray Hephner DVM, Roger and Sue Murray, Paula Singleton offered instruction and answered questions about everything from rein handling and driving attire to carriage maintenance and harness fit.

A comprehensive driving safety clinic was held at Maple Crest Farm, Brecksville, OH, April 17. Peach Schilmiller, Stacey Giere, and Bev Patrick discussed safe harnessing, driving safety on roads and trails, and safe apparel for driving. Safe routines for hitching both singles and pairs were demonstrated.

Several new drivers got their first chance to drive either a single or a pair. Sixty members and guests turned out for the clinic Club drives hosted by Ivan Burkholder and Fannie Miller, Woodlyn Coach, in Mt. Hope, OH, and Jon and Nancy Roemer at historic Zoar Village near Dover, OH, highlighted May’s activities.

Many WRCA members participated in the Carriage Round Up June 3-5 at the Kentucky Horse Park. Charlie Poppe organizes this event annually, inviting WRCA, Black Swamp Driving Club, and the Whips and Wheels Club.

Henry and Kay Rish hosted their drive at Howe Meadow, part of the Cuyahoga National Park, July 4. Marked trails around the park and a challenging cones course delighted club drivers and guests. Just a few days later, the Ohio CDE also used Howe Meadow, attracting a large group of WRCA members.

Rounding out a busy month was the Youth and Beginners Clinic and Fun Days at the Buckeye Horse Park, Canfield, OH, July 30-31. Skillfully organized by Bev Patrick and Margaret Shenker, the clinic offered beginners (graying and young) a chance to harness a horse, do some line-driving, work on rein handling and then sit on the box seat and really drive.

Instructors included Stacey Giere, Peach Schilmiller, Don Dalton, Roger and Sue

Murray, and Heather Raw. A mini CDE and driving games offered a fun way to end the weekend.

Ted and Sunny Jones’ beautiful Tannerwood Farm attracted a large group of members for an August 20 drive. A cross-country drive came complete with a rather deep-water crossing. Stacey Giere gave more than a dozen lessons in the regulation dressage ring. The day ended with a scenic drive on well-groomed trails.

The annual drive at the Carlyle Reservation, hosted by Linda and Floyd Wells, featured wide, well kept trails with bridges, woods, and meadows. The Wells brought their Wells Go Far wagon to give rides to horseless guests at the August event.

Roger and Sue Murray invited members from both WRCA and the Black Swamp Driving Club to their September Coonhunters Lodge drive (near Tiffin, OH). Held on quiet country roads, the drive follows the scenic Sandusky River and winds back to the lodge through farm fields.

WRCA members turned out in force for the Windy Knoll CDE, September 15-17, and the National Drive, Kentucky Horse Park, October 4-9. Several members also successfully completed the Kentucky Fall Classic CDE at the Kentucky Horse Park, October 8-9.

Driving fun concluded for 2011 with Don and Carm Dalton’s Swine Creek Drive, October 30, and Jon and Nancy Roemer’s Hilltopper’s Hunt drive at their farm near Dover, OH, November 5. The hunt went out in the morning, came back for a potluck with the drivers, and then the driving began. Both drives provided great food and beautiful weather.

The Holiday Dinner, December 4, wrapped up the WRCA year. WRCA’s primary fundraiser, the biannual carriage item auction, once again proved very successful, ensuring funds for yet more driving funds for the next two years.

Submitted by Mary Thomas

Fjord

Northeast Fjord Horse Association Another year has gone by as did another successful Equine Affaire for the Fjords and Northeast Fjord Horse Association (NFHA). This year was my first year really participating in the event.

I’ve always volunteered at the booth but held a more active roll this year in aiding with the volunteer’s for the booth and organizing the breed demo, which has been absent for a few years from Equine Affaire due to various different reasons. I cannot begin to tell you how thankful I, and the club, are for all of the wonderful volunteers, participants, and support we all received both at the event and in spirit from those that could not attend. It was a great event.

In the Stroh Building at Equine Affaire the NFHA had fabulous display of the Fjord horse including a stall where BHF Toska and foal BHF Espin stole much of the attention. Little Mr. Espin was a real ham with the crowd and brought many Fjord and non-Fjord enthusiasts our way with questions, compliments, and memberships! On top of meeting and welcoming new members into the club our merchandise and new 2012 calendars were a real hit, but the success and promotion for the Fjord did not stop there.

With nine Fjords present we were quite the spectacle turning heads and creating smiles and awe on people’s faces with our wonderful striped manes.

On Friday, Julia Horton and Madison Moynihan in accompaniment of OH Tiana entered the Youth Pavilion to do a talk on the Fjord horse. Julia did a fabulous presentation of the Fjord horse and all they had to offer while Madison and Tiana pleased the crowd as they walked along the railing showing off Tiana’s great temperament and unique looks. After Julia’s presentation she, Madison, and Tiana approached the crowd for a quick meet and greet question and answer session where the audience got to pet Tiana

Margaret and Tulie with John Lyons and their 7th place Versatile Horse and Rider win!

Madison, Julia, and Toska in the Youth Pavilion.

and feel her “cool” mane. She was quite a hit.

On Saturday of the Equine Affaire the NFHA conducted their breed demo. Members of Blue Heron Farm Margaret Williams riding LFF Tulie, Eleanor Williams riding OH Tiana, Bill and Norma Coli leading BHF Toska and BHF Espin, members of Red Rock Farm Madison Moynihan riding CNFF Anita, Jordan Medeiros riding BNF Jera, Megan Bankert riding Solveig 1, Angela Young riding Frits, and Kay Konove driving Sonya presented the many talents of the Fjord. The theme of the demo was “there’s a Fjord for that,” after the new phrase of “there’s an App for that.”

Multiple aspects of both ridden and driven equine events were mentioned in relationship to the Fjord breed along with their willing temperaments, great gaits, and strong build. All of these wonderful traits were represented by our 9 examples of these great horses.

Now if that wasn’t enough Fjord for you, two Fjords, as you might have read, were in the Versatile Horse and Rider Competition. It was Frits and Angela’s first year and Margaret and Tulie’s second year. Frits and Angela placed a respectable 16th considering Frits had a bit of the jitters and Margaret and Tulie qualified in the top 10 to compete in the finals!

Well as not to disappoint, Margaret and Tulie had a fabulous round in the finals making all Fjord enthusiasts proud. They were amongst some of the top trainers in the area and competing with show horses that had event resumes longer than Tulie is tall. They placed seventh in the top 10!

Megan Bankert with Solveig 1 getting ready for the demo.

What a great job!

While the event was a success and looked fabulous a lot of hard work goes on behind the scenes to set up such an event. It begins in August-September and concludes in November. As mentioned above the work of the NFHA volunteers was nothing short of marvelous and we’d like to just say once more thank you, and let you know how much we appreciate your dedication, hard work, and help.

Now, that the 2011 events are over it’s time to roll right onto the 2012 NFHA events. Remember elections are happening so keep your eyes and ears open.

We’ll also be having our annual meeting so keep an eye out for information about that as well and lastly, have you renewed your membership? Until next time, Happy Fjording!

Submitted by Angela Young

January 2012, Equine Journal, 171

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 Americanbased 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.

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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

Friesian

Northeast Friesian Horse Club

Well, the holidays are over, and winter has settled in. While no one may like the idea of shoveling paths to the barn or icy paddocks, the New Year snows still provide opportunities for fun - sleighing for those driving folks, snowball throwing at the horses, and of course getting together with friends in the cozy indoors. The 2012 NEFHC AGM on February 4 at the Crown Plaza in Nashua, NH, will provide just such an opportunity to get together with members old and new to discuss Friesians and the upcoming show year. Let us know if you plan on attendingwe hope to see you there!

One such new NEFHC member is Kristine Erickson, owner of Roelof van

Roelof, Champion Gelding at the 2011 NH Inspection, bred by Bill and Doris Kennedy, owned by Kristine Erickson.

Roelof van Wolfshol, with owner Kristine Erickson and trainer John Bennett at the CT Morgan Horse Association Summer Finale.

Wolfshol, bred by veteran NEFHC members Bill and Doris Kennedy. Six-year-old Roelof is just coming into his own, and as Kristine puts it, “he has come a long way in a short time.” After only a few months in training, Roelof took champion gelding at the 2011 Inspection in New Hampshire and a couple weeks later at the CT Morgan Horse Association Summer Finale won both his

driving classes and championships. Kristine gives credit to Roelof’s breeding, and his training by John Bennett. Congratulations to Kristine and Roelof- what a wonderful year, may it be one of many!

For more information on the NEFHC and our latest events, please visit our website at www.nefhc.com. Happy New Year!

Submitted by Kelsey Evans

Gypsy

Gypsy Horse Association

Many, many thanks to Mary Graybeal for her time as the reporter for Equine Journal. She has had to keep up with our members and their doings and it is time for her to get a rest. Please send any news to tntgypsyhorse@aol.com for future articles.

On with the news. It is sad to say that several Gypsy shows were cancelled this year due to lack of entries. The economy has hit our breed as well. But our owners and lovers of the Gypsy Horse are still active and enjoying their horses.

News came from the brand new First Annual Gypsy Show Horse Association Grand National Show, held in Bowling Green, KY, in November. One of our members, June Villa of Tennessee, is the proud owner of Clononeen Dalcassian.

This great stallion won Grand National Champion Aged Stallion and a Grand National title in the driving division along with two other Reserve Grand National titles. He was shown to these wins by Keith Johnson. Clononeen Dalcassian was also named Horse of the Year. Congratulations to

Villa Vanners!

Congratulations to our other members on their wins as well: National Champion Open Aged Stallion Clononeen Dalcassian, Villa Vanners National Champion Open Four YO Gelding Image Setter’s Henry, Laura Towson National Open Gelding Grand Champion Image Setter’s Henry, Laura Towson National Champion Open Bred by Owner Shamrock Silverado, Juliann Wilson National Champion Youth Three and Over Gelding Image Setter’s Henry, Laura Towson National Champion Youth Grand Champion Gelding Image Setter’s Henry, Laura Towson National Champion Pleasure Driving Carriage Dog Clononeen Dalcassian, Villa Vanners National Champion Pleasure Driving Green Horse The Silver Dollar, Juliann Wilson National Champion Pleasure Ground Driving Shamrock Mario O’Malley, Juliann Wilson National Champion Open Pleasure Saddle Seat WT Shamrock Filligree and

Clononeen Dalcassian

Lace, Juliann Wilson National Champion Green Horse Pleasure Saddle Seat WT Shamrock Sweet Pea, Julianne Wilson National Champion Freestyle Riding Clononeen Dalcassian, Villa Vanners Next month a report will be made on the Massachusetts Equine Affair.

Submitted by Toni Tidwell January 2012, Equine Journal, 173

Haflingers

Ohio Haflinger Association Even though the summer show season has ended, and our beautiful autumn colors have blown off the trees, the Ohio Haflinger Association continues to work on encouraging the use and enjoyment of “America’s family horse”. During the annual fall AHR Futurity and auction, held at the Ashland Fairgrounds the OHA presented several season ending awards.

The Haflinger Challenge Championship

riding division was a clean sweep by TLC Stables, owned by Terry and Lisa Schott.

Whispers of the Fruit won the walk, jog, lope championship. Waltz with Me won the walk and jog championship, while the beautiful mare, Lucky Princess MMS won the English walk/trot division. Princess is owned by the Sandy Loam farm of Laruel, Delaware and shown by Lisa Schott.

TLC Stables also earned top billing in the walk, trot, and canter English division with L. Princess Bethany taking top honors. This mare is owned and shown

by TLC’s summer intern, Brie Allen. Lisa’s

talented gelding, Will (Whispers of the Fruit) was also awarded the HCC Superior Award for lifetime points over 250 in the Western Division. Congratulations to TLC Stables for their outstanding achievements this year!

Please mark your calendars for the last Saturday in January. OHA will host its annual Winter Banquet and Fun Auction. More information will be forthcoming.

Submitted by Katina Wilson

Hunter Jumpers

Jesse Fortier and Gandalf.

Eaton Berube Equitation Classic Winner, Christina Severino.

New Hampshire Hunter Jumper Association The NHHJA medal and hunter finals were held over Columbus Day weekend in Swanzey, NH. The weather was absolutely spectacular for the weekend.

Exhibitors enjoyed three days of exciting classes from the team challenge to hunter classics and medals. Riders, trainers and spectators alike were treated to a wine and cheese party during the jumper and team challenge classes, along with a terrific pizza and salad night on Saturday evening, courtesy of NHHJA. Everything from the quality prizes and ribbons and lovely courses made this a first class event.

Course designer and Judge Scott Alder was assisted by Joyce Przebowski and both did a fabulous job.

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The winning Team Challenge group.

Some highlights from the Finals include: The Stone pony classic was won

by Hayley Anderson while the Eaton Berube adult equitation classic was won by Christina Severino. In the 18” optimum time jumpers, Gold Digger and Amy Cohen took home the blue. In the $400 puddle jumpers, Sarah Philbrick was in the money with Root Beer Float while Rachel Salera wrapped things up

Junior Medal winner, Hayley Anderson.

winning the $400 Schooling Jumper aboard Chever La Silla. 18” medal winner, Caleigh Patterson and Leap of Faith. Caleigh and Leap of Faith also won the 18” hunter classic. The winner of the NH Children’s Medal was Carly Ransdell aboard Chip A Sunshine. Rebecca Mayerson took home the championship

Hunter Jumpers

Modified Adult medal, Rebecca Mayerson.

Pony Medal winner, Chloe O’Connell.

in the Modified Adult Medal with her partner Cavenaugh. In the NH Special Child/Adult Medal, Laine Rooney came

out on top riding Unique. The NH Adult Medal was won by Laura Worthen and her mount Quidditch. The Pony Medal was won by Chloe O’Connell and The Little Prince and finally, in the Junior

Medal, Haley Anderson took home top honors.

In the hunters, it was a triple victory for The Golden Ticket and Hayley Anderson. The pair won the open 2’3” hunter, the 2’3” hunter classic and the Twice as Nice pony hunter classic. The 2’6” hunter classic was also won by Hayley and Oliver. Manhatten took home the 2’9” hunter classic, also piloted

by Haley Anderson. The 3’ hunter classic was won by Jesse Fortier and Gandalf.

More compete results can be found on the website! Thanks to all of our sponsors for their generous donations and special thanks to our committee who put in long hours to produce such a wonderful sho See you in the spring, Submitted by Jodi Fortier

Industry Wide and be part of the experience. You will be happy you did!

Submitted by Cindi Adams, President

Silver Heels Riding Club The 2011 show season is history. The Officers and Board of Directors are proud we are among just a few Open Show Series that are still being offered. The well-attended Awards Banquet hosted by Ashworth By The Sea provided a exceptional evening for all that attended. Tasteful decorations, great buffet, a multitude of raffles, bountiful awards and dancing for all to enjoy. Julie Gibbons and her family, Stephanie Remick chaired the committee and Cybill Beaudoin provided her assistance with the Awards Booklet and helping with the display the awards.

Please keep current on Silver Heels events on the web site www.silverheelsonline.com and check on the Anual Meeting and election of Officers Jan 14, 2012 at the Rye, NH, Library. If you want a voice you need to attend. If you are not a member, join at the Annual Meeting

2011 Year-End Award Champions Lori Baldwin & Toots Opal Nera Champion – Adult Equitation English, Open Horse Pleasure, Pleasure Driving, Obstacle Driving, Adult Trail Corinne Bedard & Two Kinds of Crazy Champion – Arabian/Half Arabian Pleasure Samantha Bedley & Caletto G Champion – Halter Horse Open, Road Hack Horse

Britni Crotti & Snips Hot Shot Champion – YA Pleasure Western 1417 yrs, Pleasure Horse Western, Jr. Exhibitor Trail 14-17, Stock Seat Equitation 14-17, Egg & Spoon Open, Command Class Open, Bareback Equitation Alexandra Demartini & Skips Commander Cody Champion – Quarter Horse Halter Kathy Demartini & Skips Commander Cody Champion – Novice Walk Trot Equitation English, Novice Walk Trot Pleasure English

Susan Bugden & Skips Commander Cody Champion – Pleasure Horse English, Quarter Horse Hunter Under Saddle

Jarrica Dew & My Jazzy Valentine Champion – Novice Walk Trot Command

Jennifer Capone & GQ Photo Op Champion – Open Hunter Under Saddle

Mary Dew & My Jazzy Valentine Champion – Costume Class Adult, Novice Talk Trot Egg & Spoon

Tanny Cloutier Champion – Arabian/Half Arabian Halter (Pioneer Pride), Appaloosa Halter (Bery Silk Willies)

Susan Fockler & Sonny Disposition Champion – Appaloosa Pleasure Emily Heidt & GQ Photo Op January 2012, Equine Journal, 175

Industry Wide Champion – Adult Pleasure English, Color Breed Pleasure, Pinto Paint Halter Morgan Josephs & Tippy Toe Rose Champion – W/T Equitation Western 12 & Under, W/T Pleasure Western Debbie Kenny & A Nifty Kings Ransom Champion – Novice W/T Pleasure Western Laurie Lamontagne & Ahnreg Fyre Champion – Open Pony in Hand Samantha Mangano & Berry Good Chocolate Champion – Walk Trot Trail Brianna McNally & I Am A Survivor Champion – YA Showmanship 14-17 Jacqueline O’Connell & Tin Can Mouse Champion – Jr. Exhibitor Trail 13 & Under Sandra Owen Champion – Novice W/T Equitation Western Brooke Pearson & Versed In Line Champion – YA English Equitation 1417, YA English Pleasure 14-17, Jr. Exhibitor Road Hack Billy Pepe & Envy My Moves Champion – Novice Rider W/T Equitation Western, Novice Rider W/T Showmanship

Dana Romboli & Chasing Fortune Champion – Novice WT Trail Bailey Rynerson & Final Debut Champion – Leadline Equitation, Leadline Egg & Spoon

Amy Quinn & Elegance Made Simple Champion – Junior Pleasure Horse

Autumn Stevens & Tuff Little Cowboy Champion – Palomino/Buckskin Halter, W/T Showmanship 12 & Under

Carley Quinn & Elegance Made Simple Champion – YA Showmanship 13 & U, YA English Pleasure 13 & U, YA English Equitation

Dawn Sylvester & Refined Jet Champion – Adult Showmanship, QH Western Pleasure, Adult Equitation Western, Adult Pleasure Western

Jamie Remick & Society Credentials Champion – W/T Pleasure English, W/T Equitation English, W/T Egg & Spoon, W/T Command

Kiri Tzizik & Etched In Stone Champion – Leadline Trail, Leadline Suitability

Stephanie Remick & Alotta Splashen Champion – Ladies Pleasure, Pinto/Paint Pleasure Emalina Robinson & Pamara Hadad Raja Champion – Costume Class Youth 176, Equine Journal, January 2012

Brenda Wiswell & Stars Little Poppy Champion – Colts & Fillies in Hand, Color Breed Model 2011 Perpetual Awards Georgine B Foster Memorial Trophy – Kiri Tzizik Sossity Trophy – Jamie Remick

Diandra Lee Matthew Memorial Trophy – Morgan Josephs Jay R Bars Trophy – Carley Quinn Silver Heels Riding Club Inc. Trophy – Brooke Pearson Majestic Meadows Trophy – Britni Crotti Royal Crystal Memorial Trophy – Ahnreg Fyre Jack Savioli Memorial Trophy – Billy Pepe Risky Business Memorial & LeFemme Nikita Memorial Trophy – Kathy Demartini Bojo Memorial Trophy – Lori Baldwin Skip The Rope Trophy – Dawn Sylvester Kay Littlefield Memorial Trophy – Sonny Disposition Classical Seine Memorial Trophy – Two Kinds of Crazy Hillcrest Desdemona Memorial Trophy – Caletto G

Industry Wide

Bobby She Memorial Trophy – Dawn Sylvester Brittany Childs Memorial Trophy – Morgan Josephs Mighty Firedoll Trophy – Britni Crotti SHRC, Inc. Super Horse Trophy – Skips Commander Cody NEPHC Year-End Trophy – GQ Photo Op GSAA Trophy – Bery Silk Willie Michael Briggs Memorial Trophy – GQ Photo Op Hampton Edgar Memorial Trophy – Alotta Splashen Tobano Hat Trophy – Tuff Little Cowboy Mac McDonald Memorial Trophy – Skips Commander Cody Granite State Barney Trophy – Toot’s Opal Nera Jean’s Amigo Trophy – Snips Hot Shot Falls Agway Trophy – Britni Crotti

2011 Top Ten Riders Britni Crotti Dawn Sylvester Brooke Pearson Lori Baldwin Emily Heidt Morgan Josephs Brianna McNally Jamie Remick Stephanie Remick Autumn Stevens 2012 Show Dates May 6, June 3, June 24, July 22, August 5, September 9

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Industry Wide

Southern New England Horsemen’s Association The Southern New England Horsemen’s Association held our election at our October membership meeting on October 25. Here is our slate of officers for 2012.

President – LyndaWhaley First Vice President – Teri Smith Second Vice President – Arline Card Recording Secretary – Sadie Beatrice Treasurer – Donald Beatrice Membership Secretary – Karen Sapia Point Recorders – Jean St. Denis and Sarah Confer We also elected four Board of Directors for a two-year term: Paul Pellerin, Ann Avery, Terry Farina, Laura Sottie Board of Directors with one year remaining on their term are: Mary Redmond, Curtis Chapman, Kim Ridzon, Lisa Abrahamson Our 2012 officers and the Board of Directors decided major changes were necessary for the 2012 show season.

The first major change is the number

of shows which have been reduced from ten shows to seven, six club shows and one affiliate, the Colchester Lions.

Three club shows will be at Woodstock Fair Grounds, Woodstock, CT, and three at Falls Creek Farm, Oneco, CT. Our affiliate show will be at the Hebron Fair Grounds, Hebron, CT. Here are our show dates and locations.

April 29 – Falls Creek Farm May 6 – Falls Creek Farm May 27 – Woodstock Fair Grounds June 24 – Woodstock Fair Grounds July 29 – Falls Creek Farm August 12 – Woodstock Fair Grounds September 16 – Hebron Fair Grounds …This date is tentative Two divisions that had sparse entries in 2011 have been combined for 2012.

Beginner walk-trot is now open to English and Western riders who will show together.

The Junior English and Junior Western divisions have also been combined into one.

The age limit for our combined beginner walk-trot division is five to 11 years. The combined Junior English and Junior Western division is open to riders 17 years and under.

The other major change is the elimination of all trail classes except in the leadline and miniature horse divisions. The

mini trail will now be held in the main ring. In all the other divisions that formerly included trail, the third class will now be Open Discipline On The Rail. The green horse discipline class will be walk-trot only.

Two new classes have been added to the 2012 show schedule. There will be a Registered Color Breeds Halter Class and a Registered Quarter Horse Halter Class. Both will be run at the beginning of the show.

Dates for the shows offering the Therapeutic Horsemanship Class haven’t been decided yet.

Divisions remaining the same for 2012 are Lead Line, Saddle Seat, Hunt Seat On The Flat, Adult English, Adult Western, Pre Jr. open to English and Western riders 14 years and under, Open Adult Walk-trot 18 years and over, Green Horse, Miniature Horse, Open Western, and Junior Open Walk-Trot for riders 12 to 17 years.

We will be collecting Nutrena tags again in 2012.

At our February membership meeting will we be holding a tack sale. Tables are ten dollars. Here’s the perfect opportunity to pick up what you need for the 2012 show season and find a new home for your nolonger-needed items.

For more information on our club visit our web site at www.snehassociation.com.

Submitted by Cynthia Anne Bowen

Miniature Horses

New England Miniature Horse Society

New England Miniature Horse Society Hands Out 2011 Year End Awards The New England Miniature Horse Society held its 2011 Awards Banquet November 5, 2011, at the Publick House in Sturbridge, MA. Awards were based on points won at the two Club shows held in Spencer, MA, in May and June, 2011.

2011 NEMHS High Point Awards Youth seven and Under, Halter and Performance Co-Champions: Ashley Schabacker and Michael Himlin Youth 13-18, Halter and Performance CH: Alex Briggs; Re: Abby Raiche Novice Youth CH: Ashley Schacbaker Novice Adult CH: Dawn Schacbaker Amateur Level 1 – Halter CH: Karen 178, Equine Journal, January 2012

Rudolph; Re: Ginny Gonsalves Amateur Level 2 CH: Kristina Slobody Amateur Level 1 Performance CH: Stephanie Himlin; Re: Ginny Gonsalves Amateur Level 2 Performance CH: Kristina Slobody Driving CH: Kristina Slobody; Re: Stephanie Himlin Performance CH: Bailey Chalut; Re: Alex Briggs Sr. Gelding CH: SRF Noble Attitude, owned by Sawmill River Farm; Re: SRF Dreamcatcher, owned by Sawmill River Farm Sr. Stallion CH: SRF Premier, owned

by Sawmill River Farm; Re: SRF Noble Heir, owned by Sawmill River Farm Jr. Stallion CH: SRF Royalty, owned

by Sawmill River Farm; Re: SRF Gladiator, owned by Sawmill River Farm Jr. Gelding CH: Poco De Oro Memoirs Trifecta, leased by Bobbie and Alex Briggs Jr. Mare CH: SRF Perfection, owned by

Sawmill River Farm; Re: Fallen Ash Cherish Me Eagle, owned by Nick or Patty Milano Sr. Mare CH: SRF Silk Stockings, owned

by Sawmill River Farm; Re: DeChevals Windsong of The Night, owned by Sawmill River Farm Special Awards: High Point New England Bred: SRF Perfection, owned by Sawmill River Farm Lyle Pierce Memorial Adult Sportsmans hip Award: Patty Milano Rogie Slobody Memorial Youth Sportsmanship Award: Ashley Schabacker Congratulations to all!

Check out the Club website at www.

NEMHS.org for news, meetings, photos, and for contact information. Please send news (e.g. new foals) and photos for the Equine Journal and/or the website to Mary Adams, 247 North Stone Street, West Suffield, CT 06093; 860-370-9035 or targetsmom@cox.net.

Submitted by Mary Adams

Morab

Purebred Morab Horse Association Annual Morab Show a Big Success Rain, wind and cold weather did not keep loyal exhibitors from attending the PMHA National Morab show October 22-23, 2011 at the Kentucky Horse Park, Lexington, KY. Actually, the nasty weather front had passed in the nick of time and the weather turned sunny and it would warm up by early morning of each day. Horses came from as far away as Maryland and Canada. The Morab show is a three breed show with USEF rating for the Arabian, Half-Arabian and Morgan breeds and has AHA recognition as a Region 14 qualifier.

The show secretary, Marilyn Norton of Nokomis, IL. , was warned that the show is a post entry show. There is a preentry reduced fee benefit but the pre-entry number of 45 grew to 101 by the time it was all said and done. Exhibitors kept adding classes to their original entries which kept the secretary very busy. Of the 140 classes entered there were 459 class entries. Saturday the Sport Horse InHand took four hours and caused a delay in the starting of the main show, which finally ended just slightly past midnight.

There was a wonderful turnout of youth at the show. PMHA offers a heartfelt thanks to the parents and trainers involved with the youth who participated in the show. Youth involvement with horses is a rewarding endeavor for all concerned and it is good for the public to see these youngsters engaged with these wonderful breeds at a young age.

There were plenty of classes for the adults as well. All disciplines and breeds were represented as well as non rated fun classes and opportunity classes for any breed of horse. The range and depth of horses that spread across a broad spec-

Eleven and Under W/T Any Tack, Chance Buller, Athens, TN, on Most Wanted, Also Grand Champion W/T Eleven and Under.

Eleven and Under W/T Any Tack, Mallory Pedigo, Austin, KY, on JA Colorless Fame.

trum of classes was a pleasure to watch.

The main ring judge was Liz Sanchez from Albuquerque, AZ, and the sport horse judge was Carrie Dahmer from Georgetown, KY, and they put in a very long day on Saturday. As the saying goes, ‘the show goes on’ the exhibitors hung in there. Even though the show is known to be laid back, it has the quality of being well run. It could not have been possible without the dedicated staff who worked from 9:00 a.m. to midnight. Credits go to Jeff Caldwell, show manager; Carl Malicote, ringmaster; Karen Ryan main gate and Georgia Ress, announcer. Other staff personnel were Jane Clay and Olivia Bailey who handed out ribbons and manned the end gate; Lana Chaffin scoring and Carla Lawson, who dealt with the nasty storm on Thursday, managed the “re-scrambling” of barn assignments, due to a prior show that had not moved out, and bedded down stalls for the out of town early show arrivals from Maryland and Canada. And it goes without saying, the wonderful organ music provided by

Arabian/HA/AA W/T Championship Any Tack, Emily Sullivan, Broadview Hts, OH, on Noble Colors, Also Show Hi Point Youth 13 and Under.

Morgan Classic Pleasure Amateur, Tanner Coy Cosby, Georgetown, KY, on Oldoak Lily Bay.

Arabian Western Pleasure ATR, Jonel Priddy, Georgetown, KY, on Engage RB.

Steve Moody of Centerville, OH. The show offers several Hi Point Awards and the recipient of the Hi Point Adult Amateur Award is shared with Leslie Corbin from Mansfield, MD, and Kristina Corder from Hanover, PA. The Hi Point Junior Exhibitor 13 and Under went to Emily Sullivan on Noble Colors and the Hi Point Junior Exhibitor 14 and Over went to Megan Sullivan on CF First Monition. Emily and Megan are from Broadview Heights, OH. The Purebred Morab Horse January 2012, Equine Journal, 179

Morab Association, Inc (PMHA) sponsors this show with the aim of introducing the Morab and its parent breeds. To understand the breeding of the Morab, the first generation Morab is actually a HalfArabian and most people register the horse as a Half Arabian with the Arabian Horse Association. What is not fully realized is that the Arabian to Morgan breeding is a breed within itself and can be registered with the Purebred Morab Horse Registry ® (PMHR). At the Morab show, the first generation Morab can be shown as a Half Arabian with proper AHA registration. Though it is preferred to breed a Morab to a Morab, the first

generation Morab can be bred back to a full Arabian for a 75%- 25 %, ArabianMorgan, Morab or it can be bred back to a full Morgan for a 75%-25%, MorganArabian, Morab. It does not matter which parent is the Morgan or the Arabian. For those Morabs bed to a Morab, this show is a place to exhibit that extended Morab breeding. The Morab has a background of being utilized in competitive and endurance sports due to the combination of the two parent breeds innate quality of endurance and sturdiness. It is hard to know how many Morabs are being exhibited in these endeavors since registration of the horse is not required. The Morab

is also a breed that can be registered with the American Warmblood Society. As a companion horse, the Morab thrives on human attention and makes a great 4-H project as well as an all around family mount. Regardless of one’s pursuit with the Morab, there is a place for this breed in a variety of equine events. For more information go to www.puremorab.com and stay in touch for the next PMHA Morab National Show October 20-21, 2012 at the Kentucky Horse Park.

Submitted by Donna J. Hurlburt Lassanske

Paint

Equine Journal gives a warm welcome to its new affiliate!

New England Paint Horse Club New England Paint Horse Club is proud to be an affiliate of the Equine Journal. We are an active club with a membership interested in clinics, horse shows, trail rides and many other activities enjoyed with an American Paint Horse. We recently held our election and general membership meeting and installed the 2012 officers and board of directors. Club President: Chuck Patti; Vice President of Promotions: Brenda Ide; Vice President of Shows: Audra Perlman; Treasurer: Mark Owen; Secretary: Karen Roy; and Point Secretary: Kerry Mayer. Area directors are Deb Newcombe, Leo Roy, Denise Reed Gagnon, Suzy Taffe, Dan Morrill, Zina Slade, Ann Bonner, Michele Patti, Gail Sigler, Valerie Sigler, Bob Drake and Kim Almonte. All of their contact information is on our website so if there is something you would like to chat about, please drop them a line or give them a call!

NEPHC has an exciting expansion on the PAC Open Show program this year and Kerry Mayer is hard at work (between shows!) making sure all the forms are user friendly. This is a great way to enjoy your 180, Equine Journal, January 2012

horse and earn club awards in other events.

The Kane family has had lots of great news to share this year.

Krissandra was married to Craig Fields on August 6, 2011, at Harris’ Pelham Inn in their hometown of Pelham, NH. Krissandra is a high school English teacher, and Craig owns an automotive business.

In November, Krissandra traveled to the APHA Fall World Show in Fort Worth, TX. Krissandra and mom, Carol, currently train with Allan Schmidt and Julie Thomas of Dare to Dream Performance Horses.

They own a beautiful 35-acre training facility, with 30 stalls, located just north of Raleigh, NC. After lots of hard work, Krissie and her All Time Fancy bred gelding, Kindof A Big Deal, made the finals in Showmanship, and her final ride in the Hunter Under Saddle landed her a top ten finish. The most exciting part was earning a first place under judge GiGi Bailey, placing Krissie and “Frank” sixth overall.

Our Third Annual NEPHC Painted Colors Trail Ride was a great success. Once again, participants rode out of Camp Bell on a picture perfect fall day.

Our October trail ride.

There were 57 riders who enjoyed the new loop that Denise Reed Gagnon and company blazed for weeks before the ride. According to Denise, “I discovered a new 10mile loop for the riders, everyone seemed to enjoy a new trail. So my wrap up is that after thousands of mosquito bites, getting lost a few times, getting soaking wet a few times breaking a leaf spring in my truck, it’s not a gator. It was all worth it, we raised over $1,500!” Denise also wanted to say thank you to everyone that helped make our trail ride a success. Leo Roy for helping flag the trail in the pouring rain.

Thanks to Dan Morrill for the use of his gator. Thanks to Zina Slade for making her famous, delicious pumpkin whoopee pies!

Thanks to Glen and Maureen McLaughlin for helping with the trail ride for the third season with everything from cooking to registration to parking cars. Thanks to Beverly Tardif for helping with registration

Paint Linda Weber Memorial Showmanship Challenge.

for the third season. Thanks to my friend, Denise Lourin, for helping for the second season at the halfway snack stop. Thanks to Mark Owen for helping with the halfway snack spot and number checks. Thanks to Karen Roy for all the food shopping and

phone calls to Boy Scout camp and her photography of our ride.

You can read more about the trail ride and check out the photos at our website on www.nephc.com.

Krissandra Field and Kindof a Big Deal at the APHA World Championship in Fort Worth, TX.

Submitted by Karen Roy

Foundation for the Pure Spanish Horse Spanish Heritage Horse Registry January is always full of promise, new things, good intentions, hope, anticipation and contemplation for the future.

Horsemen everywhere take the opportunity to plan their equine activities for the year and if you are lucky enough to have Spanish Horses, you also share the guilty pleasure of enjoying a cup of that rich, thick, delicious Spanish Hot Chocolate after chores are done when it is cold outside.

In keeping with those January traditions, The Foundation for the Pure Spanish Horse is pleased to announce the Spanish Heritage Horse Registry. It was formed to provide a place to register and recognize horses bred for participation in the various FEI sports where one parent is a registered P.R.E. Horse. The Foundation has always acted in the best interest of the P.R.E. Breed and it is in the best interest of the P.R.E. breed to formalize recognition of the exceptional qualities it contributes

when crossed with other breeds for sport.

Most horsemen are aware of the important genetic contribution that the Pure Spanish Horse has made to many of the newer breeds (those that are less than 450 years old). It only is logical for people to look to the Pure Spanish Horse when they wish to improve their breeding programs and produce an exceptional horse. Horses crossed with the P.R.E. breed usually show improvement in performance abilities, tractability, athleticism, and beauty no matter what breed they are crossed with.

The P.R.E. Mundial Registry, in its three years of service to the breed, has gained an amazing market share in a fractured industry. Its universal reputation for accuracy, ease of registration, fair pricing, and most especially, speedy excellent service in two languages, has made it extremely successful. Because of this unprecedented success The Foundation has received many requests to register the offspring of horses crossed with the Pure Spanish Horse. We studied the issue for years considering the positive aspects and possible drawbacks of adding a new registry. We conducted a member survey

Photo: Bob Langrish

P.R.E. Horses

A registered P.R.E. horse such as this can be used to breed a horse that is qualiďŹ ed to enter the SHH Registry

where a huge majority of our members endorsed the concept of a registry for crossbreds. The Board of Directors have responded to the earnest requests of our members and formed The Spanish Heritage Horse Registry.

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P.R.E. Horses Spanish Horse in a recognized registry such as the P.R.E. Mundial, Cría Caballar, IALHA (S), UCCE, CCPREM, ANCCE, and A.C.P.R.E. (so papers only). The offspring involved will be DNA typed and parent verified to the purebred parent. If the non-Spanish parent is registered and a copy of its papers are provided, the common name for the cross will appear prominently on the Spanish Heritage Horse registration papers. (i.e.: Azteca or Warlander).

The Spanish Heritage Horse Registry is a performance or sport horse registry where and owners and breeders are encouraged to breed for and participate in their choice of FEI sports. Current FEI sports are Jumping, Reining, Driving, and Para Equestrian Driving, Eventing, Dressage, Para Equestrian Dressage,

Endurance, and Vaulting. Founded in 1921, the FEI or Fédération Equestre Internationale is the governing body for equestrian sports. Its primary mission is to advance the orderly growth of equestrian sport worldwide by promoting, regulating and administering humane and sportsmanlike international competition in the traditional equestrian disciplines.

The Foundation for the Pure Spanish Horse realizes there is an over population of horses in the world at this time and believes that any horse produced should be produced with high standards and goals in mind that will help ensure it will have a long and useful life. An educated breeder carefully and thoughtfully studies all aspects of conformation and sport to produce the best possible animal and ensure success for his/her breeding program.

If you have a horse that qualifies for the Spanish Heritage Horse Registry please contact The Foundation for the Pure Spanish Horse at 505-294-0800 or look on the website www.prehorse.org for the SSH Registry pull-downs for more information about registering your horse.

It is easy, inexpensive, and you don’t have to be a member of The Foundation to register your horse. Once your horse is registered he/she will be permanently connected to the amazing history that is his/her birthright. When you call us, don’t forget to order some of that to-diefor imported Spanish Hot Chocolate that makes all those cold weather chores worthwhile. You deserve to celebrate your horse’s history too!

Submitted by Barb Clark

Quarter Horses

Massachusetts Quarter Horse Association Massachusetts Quarter Horse Association would like to announce the election results for 2012.

President: Raeanne Bowden Vice President: Michael McCallan Treasurer: Samantha Palmer Recording Secretary: Diane Raymond Corresponding Secretary: Cindy Anderson Board of Directors: Nancy Moos,

Jackie Hughes, Patti Liquori, Pam Currie, Toni Gregoire, Don Gillspie Newsletter Editor: Cindy Hidell

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Youth Advisor, Queen/Princess Coordinator: Marge Tanner Youth Election President: Alyssa Freitas First Vice President: Jessica Stepanek Second Vice President: Amanda Putney Secretary: Olivia Cundari Treasurer: Rylee Desmarais Reporter: MaryKate Mahassle Board Of Directors: Macy Saulnier, Kelsey Brooks, Katie O’Connell, Amy Putney, and Morgan Stevens Our Banquet is this month. We would like to congratulate all of our winners. And we look forward to seeing everyone for the 2012 show season. There have been some big changes for AQHA this year if you are showing. So make sure you check out the Web site for information. The planning for our April Novice Show and Spring show are well under way.

Submitted by Toni Gregoire

Quarter Pony

Quarter Pony Association Happy New Year to one and all.

May the season bring good happenings to you Quarter Pony folk.

As a special offer, the International Quarter Pony Association, is making available one Free IQPA registration with every 2012 QPA Membership! Just join the Quarter Pony Association, or renew and you will receive your coupon in the mail with your membership packet.

Coupons are transferrable, but can only be redeemed by a QPA member. Offer expires 12/31/2012. For those who need to register a pony at the same time as getting a membership, please contact the IQPA for instructions. See contact information below.

To acknowledge those who serve the Quarter Pony Association; from time to time, some details have been shared about the Board Members. This month, seems to be my turn, Nicki Stephens.

As Publisher for the Quarter Pony Association, I will write, speaking as a second party, about myself. Before accepting the role of Publishing, for 2011, Nicki offered to others, her position as Executive Vice President, as well as, the Membership Service Director role. It had been a pleasure to serve the QPA in these capacities. With life taking on a new chapter, the time was right to invite input from new leadership in these areas.

Nicki has served on the Quarter Pony Association, Board of Directors since 2008. Executive Vice President 20082010. Membership Services Director 2008-2010. Marketing Committee 20082010. Also Nicki has been an inspector for the QPA since 2008, and remains available in the state of Idaho.

Nicki has been a lifetime Quarter Horse and Quarter Pony enthusiast. It could be called, what seems to be, a passion and purpose. She has owned and worked with a variety of horse and pony breeds, staying true to the Quarter Pony; as most desirable, and a pleasure to be around. Standing at her farm is handsome Watch A Leo Moon, a 14.1 hh, gentle tempered bay. Registries include

Watch A Leo Moon

Nicki, with foal, Poco Perli Moon.

five different Quarter Horse and Pony Associations. His great looks and disposition consistently pass on to the foals.

The youngsters have been a real treat to handle. Within her breeding program, she strives for well proportioned, good looking, gentle and willing Quarter Pony personalities; primarily derived from foundation QH stock. Crossing Watch A Leo Moon with a variety of smaller mares - from Foundation Quarter Horse to other small horse breeds has resulted in some fine Quarter Ponies.

Her interests have been geared to-

ward youth, and service to community – to youngsters who may otherwise not have opportunity to experience the awe of the horse. Rewarding herself, Nicki has been blessed by hosting educational farm field trips, gaming and contests.

Due to a number of personal tragedies, she is currently downsizing the herd and redirecting outreach needs. She has been pleased to serve the Quarter Pony Association, and looks forward to its ongoing growth and recognition of the QP as a quality equine breed.

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 E-mail: registration@iqpa.com 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

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affiliation coupons 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 Paint Horse Club Foundation for the Pure Spanish Horse New England Region/Carriage Association of America Granite State Appaloosa Association New Hampshire Hunter Jumper Association Gypsy Cob & Drum Horse Association Northeast Fjord Horse Association

all breed / all discipline

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 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 Western Reserve Carriage 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

Phone:_________________________Email:_________________

appaloosas Silver Heels Riding Club www.SilverHeelsOnline.com

Name:_____________________________________________________ Address: ___________________________________________________ Phone:___________________________Email:____________________

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.

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. 184, Equine Journal Affiliation Coupons, January 2012

$30 ____________ $25 ____________ $20 ____________

Lifetime: $250 __________

___________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________

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

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)

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

Arabian Horse Association of New England Name: _____________________________Phone: ____________________ Address: ______________________________________________________ City: _________________________State: _____________Zip: __________ Send form and check payable to AHANE to:

DOB: _______________SS#: _______________Email: ________________ New: ______ Renewing:______

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

NEW ENGLAND PAINT HORSE CLUB EARLY BIRD SPECIAL ~ SAVE $10 if submitted before February 1st (Must be postmarked on or before February 1st) Individual: $40.00 (Deduct $10 if before February 1st) $ ________________ Youth: (18 & Under as of January 1st) $30.00 (Deduct $10 if before February 1st) $ ________________ Youth Name & Date of Birth: ____________________________________________________ Youth Name & Date of Birth: ____________________________________________________ Youth Name & Date of Birth: ____________________________________________________

Please check one: New Member: _____

Renewal: _____ Date: _______

AHA#: _______________________ Member Since: __________________ 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.

____ $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

Name: ________________________________________________________________ Street: ___________________________City/Town: ____________________________ State: _______ Zip: ____________ Phone: ___________________________________ Email:_________________________________________________________________ Please make checks payable to: NEPHC Mail to: Karen Roy, NEPHC Secretary, 31 Mayflower Road, Londonderry, NH 03053 603-437-7006 • info@nephc.com

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distance riding OAATS MEMBERSHIP REGISTRATION FORM

Northeast Fjord Horse Association

Name _____________________________ AHA # (If applicable) _____________

www.northeastfjord.com

Phone number _______________________ Email __________________________

“Promoting and Enjoying the Norwegian Fjord Horse” NAME: ______________________________________________________________ FARM NAME: _____________________________ PHONE: ___________________ ADDRESS: ___________________________________________________________ CITY, STATE, ZIP: ______________________________________________________ E-MAIL: _______________________________ # OF FJORD HORSES: ___________

Address ____________________________________________________________ City _______________________________ State ________ Zip _______________

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

P Junior Membership – $15.00 P Single Membership (1 vote) – $30.00 P Family/Farm Membership (2 votes) – $40.00

Horse Name ________________________ Breed _____ Age ____ Sex ______ Barn Name ______________________ Check One: ❑ New $15 ❑ Renewal $10 ❑ Rec Riding $25

MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: Northeast Fjord Horse Association MAIL NEW MEMBER APPLICATIONS AND DUES TO:

OAATS, Inc., PO Box 231, Rising Sun, OH 43457

Please make all checks payable to OAATS and send to: Please check the website for forms, schedules, program rules, news, and updates throughout the year!

WWW.OAATS.ORG

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

dressage

Membership Application 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

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 186, Equine Journal Affiliation Coupons, January 2012

FLATLANDERS

❑ Family/Farm .... $30

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

driving

english disciplines New Hampshire Hunter Jumper Association

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

P Individual $30.00 per year - Please circle one: Adult

Junior

Pro

P Individual Life $160.00/yr - Please circle one:

Junior

Pro

Adult

P Family (2 Riders) $40.00/yr - Riders’ DOBs: _________________________________ P Grand Family (3+ riders) $50.00/yr - Riders’ DOBs: _____________________________ Name(s) ______________________________________________________________ Street ___________________________City/Town _____________________________ State _______ Zip ____________ Phone ____________________________________ Email _________________________________________________________________ Date of Birth of Individual Member___________________________________________ Please make checks payable to: NHHJA Mail form & payment to: NHHJA c/o Barb Keating • 46 Indian Falls Rd. • New Boston, NH 03070

friesians THE NEW ENGLAND REGION/ CARRIAGE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA NER/CAA Annual Dues: $20.00/Family or Individual Name: __________________________________________________________ Address: ________________________________________________________ City: ______________________State:_________________Zip: ____________ Telephone: (____) _______________ Email:____________________________ Please make checks payable to NER/CAA and send to: Alan Retter, 35 Flagg Rd., Hollis, NH 03049 Phone: 603-465-2720 • Email: alretter@dsadetection.com

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

Western Reserve Carriage Association Membership Form

www.wrcarriage.com Please print clearly: Name(s):_____________________________________________________________ (As they will appear in the membership directory)

Name(s):_____________________________________________________________ (For name badges, if different than above)

International Friesian Show Horse Association PO Box 2839, Lompoc, CA 93438 Voice: (805) 448-3027 • Fax: (805) 448-3027 thepark@hwy246.net • www.friesianshowhorse.org

Membership Application Name(s): ___________________________________________________________ Address: ___________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ Phone:_____________ Alternate Phone: ___________ Mobile Phone: ____________

Address:______________________________________________________________

Email: __________________ IFSHA Membership Number (if renewing):____________

City, State, Zip:__________________________________________________________

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

Phone:________________________________ Cell or 2nd Phone:__________________ Email (Please print):_____________________________________________________ Please send Membership Application, $25 membership fee (payable to Western Reserve Carriage Association) and our signed Liability Disclaimer that you can print from our website to: Dave Antes, 3919 Wyoga Lake Rd., Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44224-4949 drales@ix.netcom.com • phone: 330-928-6001 • fax: 330-928-1290

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.

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friesians

Northeast Friesian Horse Club Membership Form www.NEFHC.com 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.

Name: ________________________________________________________ Address: ______________________________________________________ Telephone: ____________________________________________________ Email: ________________________________________________________

gypsies Gypsy Horse Registry of America, Inc. Membership Application Please complete form and mail with appropriate fee to address below. Please make checks payable to GHRA.

Name:______________________________________________________________________ Farm Name:__________________________________________________________________ Address: ___________________________________________Phone:____________________ City/State: __________________________________________Zip:______________________ Spouse’s Name: _______________________________________________________________ Fax:_____________________________ Email: ______________________________________ Website:____________________________________________________________________ Full name of youth member and birth date, if applicable: ____________________________________

Membership Required (Circle One)

Renewal? Yes / No

Lifetime $500 Regular (Annual voting) $40 Associate (Annual Non-Voting) $35 Foreign (check this box for voting membership ❒ ) $50 Youth (One time only, under 18 years old) $10

Family/Farm Membership: $55.00 • Individual Membership: $45.00 Associate Membership: $35

Would you like to be included in a published Breeder’s List? Yes / No

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

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)

Thank you!

gypsies The Gypsy Cob and Drum Horse Association, Inc. Preserving, Protecting & Promoting the Traditional Gypsy Cob Name: ______________________________________________________________ Address:____________________________________________________________ City:_____________________________________ State:_______ Zip:____________ Phone: (

GYPSY VANNER HORSE SOCIETY www.vanners.org Membership categories are as follows (please check one): General Membership (1 vote) ____ $80 Associate Membership (non voting) ____ $50 Lifetime Membership (1 vote) ____ $750 Youth Membership (non voting) ____ $25 Please mail completed form and make checks payable to: Gypsy Vanner Horse® Society, P.O. Box 65, Waynesfield, OH 45896 Or you can submit your application on our website and pay dues through the GVHS store by using your credit card on paypal.

New Member __________________________________ Renewal ________________________________________ I currently DO DO NOT (circle one) own a registered Gypsy Vanner Horse.

Name ____________________________________ Spouse’s Name ________________________________________

)___________________ E-Mail:_________________________________

Farm Name _______________________________________ Phone ________________________________________

Type of Membership: ___________________________________________________

Address ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Email ________________________________________ Fax ____________________________________

Voting: Single: $75 Family (2 Votes): $125 Lifetime Voting: Single: $500 Family: $750 No Vote: Associate Adult: $40 Associate Family: $60 Junior (Under 18): $30

Website ____________________________________________________________________________________________ I have read the history, mission, goals and beliefs of the Gypsy Vanner Horse Society and hereby submit my membership to the Gypsy Vanner Horse Society.

Mail to: GCDHA • 1812 E. 100 N. • Danville, IN 46122

Come share the dream with us!

317-745-6746

Signature _____________________________________________________________ Date ________________

E-mail: gypsycobs@aol.com • Website: www.GCDHA.com

miniature horses

Gypsy Horse Association Membership Application

Name:______________________________________________________ Address: ____________________________________________________ City:_____________________________State:_________Zip: __________ Email: ______________________________________________________ Telephone: __________________________________________________ Farm Name: _________________________________________________ Website: ____________________________________________________ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏

General Membership - One Vote, Subscription to Equine Journal, $75.00 Associate Membership - No Vote, Subscription to Equine Journal, $50.00 Youth Membership - No Vote, $20.00 Founding Lifetime Membership available through Sept. 30, 2008, $525.00

www.gypsyhorseassociation.org Please see website for mailing information

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The New England MINIATURE HORSE Society PROMOTING, PROTECTING AND PERPETUATING THE MINIATURE HORSE

President: Clinton Jury, cajury01@gmail.com Vice President: Victoria Chalut, classact143@yahoo.com Secretary: Missy Tansey, missytansey@gmail.com Treasurer: Laurie Slobody, laurieslobody333@aol.com

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

EJ

miniature horses

quarter horses

WORLD CLASS MINIATURE HORSE REGISTRY, INC.

( (

Divisions: A-34” & under B over 34”-38” Types of Registration: Open, Qualified & Hardship MEMBERSHIP FEE - US Funds Only $32 US $47 Canada $67 Foreign Countries

Name: ___________________________________________________________ Farm Name: ______________________________________________________ Address: _________________________________________________________ City: ____________________________________________________________ State: ___________________________________________________________ Zip: _____________________________________________________________ Spouse/Partner if included ___________________________________________

) Renewal Membership ) NEW Membership

Type of Membership

12009 Stewartsville Rd., Vinton, VA US 24179

Tel./Fax: (540) 890-0856 www.wcmhr.com

Membership Form

Name:_____________________________AQHA # _____ Occupation: ___________________________________ Spouse: ____________________________AQHA # _____ Occupation: ___________________________________ Youth: _______________ D.O.B. ______ AQHA # _______ Youth: _______________ D.O.B. ______ AQHA # _______

[ ] Adult

$30.00

Individuals, 19 & over, as of January 1st, 2011.

[ ] Joint

$40.00

Two (2) adults in the same household.

[ ] Family

$50.00

Two (2) adults & youths in the same household.

[ ] Youth*

$10.00

Address: _____________________________________

Individuals 18 & under, as of January 1st, 2011. *Must be accompanied by a parent/guardian membership.

City: ____________________State: ___ Zip Code:_______

[ ] Lifetime

Telephone: _______________ E-Mail: ________________ Trainer/Barn: __________________________________ MAIL APPLICATION WITH CHECK (PAYABLE TO CQHA) TO:

LISA ROSNER, 57 BOPP RD., CANTERBURY, CT 06331

$300.00

Individuals, 19 & over, as of January 1st, 2011.

[ ] Joint Lifetime

$500.00

Two (2) adults in the same household.

CQHA points accumulation will commence with receipt of membership application and dues.

Lippitt Morgan Breeders’ Association MEMBERSHIP FORM Please fill in all applicable information: Name: ________________________________________________________________

A P P L I C A T I O N

morgans

City:_______________________________ State: _____________ Zip:_____________ Email:______________________________Website: ____________________________ Farm Name:Registered Farm Prefix:_________________________________________ Registered Lippitt Morgan:AMHA #:______________________Foaled: ______________

Membership Options: Voting Membership $30.00 (Registered Lippitt Morgan Owner) Farm Voting Membership $45.00 (2 Votes; Breeder for 4 years or more) Associate/Non-voting Membership $30.00 Mail to: Anne Millett, 25 Knollwood Dr., E. Longmeadow, MA 01028 FOR MORE INFORMATION, BY-LAWS, EVENTS, ADVERTISING, ETC., VISIT:

M E M B E R S H I P

Address: _______________________________________________________________

PLEASE SELECT MEMBERSHIP TYPE:

___ Individual $25 ___ Mr. & Mrs. $35 ___ Youth $10 (Aged 18 an under. Must be accompanied by an individual or Mr./Mrs. Membership of a parent or guardian.)

Name (Adult Member (s)):__________________________________

___ Family Street: ______________________________________________

$50

(Voting privileges for each Adult member;

City: ________________________ State: ___ Zip Code: ________ this membership for families with 3 more Youth, 18 and under, who are joining.) e-mail address:_________________________________________ (for MassQHA use only; will not be shared)

phone number (____) _____-_______ Check here if you want to receive MassQHA Newsletter electronically: ❑ YES or ❑ NO (Newsletter will not be mailed to you.)

Youth Name: _________________________ Birth Date: ______ Youth Name: _________________________ Birth Date: ______ Youth Name: _________________________ Birth Date: ______ USE ADDITIONAL PAPER IF NECESSARY.

For more information contact:

Nancy Moos: 781-536-4119 or nmoos@yahoo.com

Make checks payable to: MassQHA MAIL THIS FORM AND PAYMENT TO: Nancy Moos, 1245 Ferry St., Marshfield, MA 02050-1802

___ Life (per adult) $200 ___ Riding $25 Program

(This is a one time fee, however, if membership lapses in MassQHA this fee must be paid again to resume the Riding Program.)

___ Associate $20 (No voting privileges; does not qualify as accompanying membership for youth.

For other limitations contact membership coordinator.)

www.lippittmorganbreedersassociation.com

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

Vermont Quarter Horse Association Inc. www.vtqha.com Membership Application

❏ 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 January 2012, Equine Journal Affiliation Coupons, 189

Dateline

January - March 2012

Clinics, Seminars, Symposiums Northeast January

11 Equine Health Lecture Series 2012, www. tufts.edu/vet/ce. Continuing Education Dept..

508-887-4723. vetCEinfo@tufts.edu. North Grafton. MA. 25 Equine Health Lecture Series 2012, www. tufts.edu/vet/ce. Continuing Education Dept..

508-887-4723. vetCEinfo@tufts.edu. North Grafton. MA.

February

15-18 Ride Well Trail Training, www.lynnpalm. com. Palm Partnership Training. 352 629-3310. generalinfo@lynnpalm.com. Ocala. FL. 29- 03/03 Ride Well Trail Training, www. lynnpalm.com. Palm Partnership Training. 352 629-3310. generalinfo@lynnpalm.com. Ocala. FL.

March

14-17 Ride Well Trail Training, www.lynnpalm. com. Palm Partnership Training. 352 629-3310. generalinfo@lynnpalm.com. Ocala. FL.

Dressage & Eventing

08 Equine Health Lecture Series 2012, www. tufts.edu/vet/ce. Continuing Education Dept..

508-887-4723. vetCEinfo@tufts.edu. North Grafton. MA. 29 Equine Health Lecture Series 2012, www. tufts.edu/vet/ce. Continuing Education Dept..

508-887-4723. vetCEinfo@tufts.edu. North Grafton. MA.

Mid-Atlantic/Midwest

Other Locations

21-22 Poplar Place Horse Trial, www.

PoplarPlaceFarm.com. 706-582-9999. donna@ poplarplacefarm.com. Hamilton. GA.

January

03-07 Sixth Annual George H. Morris Horsemastership Training Session , www.

USEF.org. Wellington. FL. 07-12 Photopuncture Certification Course, www.photopuncture.com. Kay Aubrey-Chimene. 520-631-4206. kay@ grandadventuresranch.com. Wylie. TX. 12-14 Stoecklein Photography Workshops, www.drsphoto.net. 208-726-5191 . tess@ drsphoto.net. Tucson. AZ.

February

10-12 Stoecklein Photography Workshops, www.drsphoto.net. 208-726-5191 . tess@ drsphoto.net. Mackay. ID.

March

17-22 Photopuncture Certification Course, www.photopuncture.com. Kay Aubrey-Chimene. 520-631-4206. kay@ grandadventuresranch.com. Sonoita. AZ. 23-25 Stoecklein Photography Workshops, www.drsphoto.net. 208-726-5191 . tess@ drsphoto.net. Mackay. ID.

Southeast February

08-11 Ride Well Trail Training, www.lynnpalm. com. Palm Partnership Training. 352 629-3310. generalinfo@lynnpalm.com. Ocala. FL.

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February

04-05 Maumee Bay Sleigh Festival, www. sleighfestival.com . Jackie Minges. 734-8566122. JMinges@hotmail.com. Oregon. OH.

Southeast January

February

04-05 Poplar Place Horse Trial, www.

PoplarPlaceFarm.com. 706-582-9999. donna@ poplarplacefarm.com. Hamilton. GA. 17-19 Paradise Farm Horse Trials, www. paradisefarmaiken.com . 803-640-4918.

Aiken. SC.

March

10-11 Poplar Place Dressage Show, www.

PoplarPlaceFarm.com. 706-582-9999. donna@ poplarplacefarm.com. Hamilton. GA. 23-25 Poplar Place Horse Trial, www.

PoplarPlaceFarm.com. 706-582-9999. donna@ poplarplacefarm.com. Hamilton. GA.

Driving Northeast January

07 Sleighing Combined Test, www.gmhainc. org. 802-457-1509. South Woodstock. VT. 21 Sleighing Combined Test, www.gmhainc. org. 802-457-1509. South Woodstock. VT. 22 Sleigh Rally, www.gmhainc.org. 802-4571509. South Woodstock. VT.

Fairs Northeast January

24-26 Vermont Farm Show, www. vermontagriculture.com. Jon Turmel. 802-2413545. jon.turmel@state.vt.us. Barre. VT.

Horse Shows Mid-Atlantic/Midwest January

22 Jack Frost Jubilee Fun Show Series, www.

CrescendoTrainingCentre.com. Kriss Phelps.

717-354-5585. krissphelps@frontiernet.net.

Ephrata. PA.

February

26 Jack Frost Jubilee Fun Show Series, www.

CrescendoTrainingCentre.com. Kriss Phelps.

717-354-5585. krissphelps@frontiernet.net.

Ephrata. PA.

March

18 Jack Frost Jubilee Fun Show Series, www.

CrescendoTrainingCentre.com. Kriss Phelps.

717-354-5585. krissphelps@frontiernet.net.

Ephrata. PA.

Northeast January

08 Winter Show Series, www.hillside-meadows. com. Erin Cloherty. 508-248-7599. ecloherty@ charter.net. Grafton. MA. 14 DHS Winter Fun Show, Jackie Gilbert. 603994-1900. dhsequine@gmail.com. Rochester.

NH. 15 Sandy Point Stable Winter Series, www. sandypointstables.com. 401-849-3958.

Portsmouth. RI. 29 AVSS Winter Schooling Show Series, www. avonvalleyshowstables.com. 860-677-5260. info@avonvalleyshowstables.com . Avon. CT.

February

04 Winter Show Series, www.hillside-meadows. com. Erin Cloherty. 508-248-7599. ecloherty@ charter.net. Grafton. MA. 11 DHS Winter Fun Show, Jackie Gilbert. 603994-1900. dhsequine@gmail.com. Rochester.

NH. 26 Sandy Point Stable Winter Series, www. sandypointstables.com. 401-849-3958.

Portsmouth. RI.

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DATELINE 26 AVSS Winter Schooling Show Series, www. avonvalleyshowstables.com. 860-677-5260. info@avonvalleyshowstables.com. Avon. CT.

March

04 Winter Show Series, www.hillside-meadows. com. Erin Cloherty. 508-248-7599. ecloherty@ charter.net. Grafton. MA. 10 DHS Winter Fun Show, Jackie Gilbert. 603994-1900. dhsequine@gmail.com. Rochester.

NH. 17 Sandy Point Stable Winter Series, www. sandypointstables.com. 401-849-3958.

Portsmouth. RI. 25 Sandy Point Stable Winter Series, www. sandypointstables.com. 401-849-3958.

Portsmouth. RI.

Other Locations January

24-29 HITS DC I, www.hitsshows.com. 845-2468833. info@HitsShows.com. Thermal. CA. 31-02/05 HITS DC II, www.hitsshows.com. 845246-8833. info@HitsShows.com. Thermal. CA.

February

01-05 Sundance Welcome, www.hitsshows.com.

845-246-8833. info@HitsShows.com. Tucson.

AZ. 07-12 HITS DC III, www.hitsshows.com. 845-2468833. info@HitsShows.com. Thermal. CA. 08-12 Kachina Classic, www.hitsshows.com. 845246-8833. info@HitsShows.com. Tucson. AZ. 15-19 Tucson Winter Classic, www.hitsshows. com. 845-246-8833. info@HitsShows.com.

Tucson. AZ. 21-26 HITS DC IV, www.hitsshows.com. 845-2468833. info@HitsShows.com. Thermal. CA. 22-26 Saguaro Classic, www.hitsshows.com.

845-246-8833. info@HitsShows.com. Tucson.

AZ. 28-03/04 HITS DC V, www.hitsshows.com. 845246-8833. info@HitsShows.com. Thermal. CA. 29-03/04 Arizona Winter Festival, www. hitsshows.com. 845-246-8833. info@ HitsShows.com. Tucson. AZ.

Southeast

Hunter Pace

January

07 Poplar Place Schooling Show, www.

PoplarPlaceFarm.com. 706-582-9999. donna@ poplarplacefarm.com. Hamilton. GA. 18-22 Ocala January Classic, www.hitsshows. com. 845-246-8833. info@HitsShows.com.

Ocala. FL. 25-29 Ocala January Festival, www.hitsshows. com. 845-246-8833. info@HitsShows.com.

Ocala. FL. 31-02/05 Ocala Premiere, www.hitsshows.com.

845-246-8833. info@HitsShows.com. Ocala. FL.

07-12 Ocala Winter Classic, www.hitsshows. com. 845-246-8833. info@HitsShows.com.

Ocala. FL. 14-19 Ocala Winter Festival, www.hitsshows. com. 845-246-8833. info@HitsShows.com.

Ocala. FL. 18 Poplar Place Schooling Show, www.

PoplarPlaceFarm.com. 706-582-9999. donna@ poplarplacefarm.com. Hamilton. GA. 21-26 Ocala Masters, www.hitsshows.com. 845246-8833. info@HitsShows.com. Ocala. FL. 22 Paradise Farm Jumping Derby, www. paradisefarmaiken.com . 803-640-4918. Aiken.

SC. 28-03/04 Ocala Tournament, www.hitsshows. com. 845-246-8833. info@HitsShows.com.

Ocala. FL.

03 Poplar Place Schooling Show, www.

PoplarPlaceFarm.com. 706-582-9999. donna@ poplarplacefarm.com. Hamilton. GA. 06-11 Ocala Winter Finals, www.hitsshows.com.

845-246-8833. info@HitsShows.com. Ocala. FL. 13-18 Ocala Celebration, www.hitsshows.com.

845-246-8833. info@HitsShows.com. Ocala.

FL. 31 Poplar Place Schooling Show, www.

PoplarPlaceFarm.com. 706-582-9999. donna@ poplarplacefarm.com. Hamilton. GA.

March

February

20 Whiskey Road Foxhounds Hunter Pace, 803-646-0394. ryoung29803@yahoo.com .

Aiken. SC.

Miscellaneous Mid-Atlantic/Midwest March

30-31 Buckeye Morgan Sale, Nancy Rebman.

419-289-0835. Ashland. OH.

February

March

Southeast

Northeast March

18 BCHA Tack and Equipment Sale, Wendy Wolfe Cardarelli . 508-252-5737. Dighton.

MA.

Other Locations January

19-21 Mustang Magic , www. extrememustangmakeover.com, Jennifer K. Hancock. 512-869-3225. jennifer@mustang heritagefoundation.org. Fort Worth, TX.

March

31 Supreme Extreme Mustang Adoption, www.extrememustangmakeover.com, Jennifer K. Hancock. 512-869-3225. jennifer@mustang heritagefoundation.org. Fort Worth, TX.

Southeast January

21-22 Aiken All Horse Sale, 803-215-6590.

Aiken. SC.

February

03 Whiskey Road Foxhounds Hunt Ball, 803646-0394. ryoung29803@yahoo.com. Aiken. SC.

March

06-11 HITS DC VI, www.hitsshows.com. 845-2468833. info@HitsShows.com. Thermal. CA. 07-11 Arizona Desert Finals, www.hitsshows. com. 845-246-8833. info@HitsShows.com.

Tucson. AZ.

18 The 2011 Aiken Trained Horse Ceremony , 803-642-7631. Aiken. SC. 23 46th Running of the Spring Steeple Chase, 803-648-9641. Aiken. SC.

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DA BOWFLEX Bold and Beautiful 15.3hh, 9-year old, HalfArabian Gelding.

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11-YEAR-OLD NATIONAL CALIBER PUREBRED has been professionally trained and shown in the Open and Amateur Hunter, Sporthorse U/S and SHIH Divisions to many wins at “A” rated shows. With his flashy looks, movement and lightness in the bridle, this big gelding stands out in a crowd. Sweepstakes nominated. $6,500. Contact Kevin Dwyer at 860-213-1299 or DwyerEquine@Hotmail.com

LRS LIL DIXIE CHICK 2010 Breeder’s Trust filly.

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Also has the potential to win in the hunter pleasure ring. Stands quietly for both the vet and blacksmith.

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Black 1996 Arabian Stallion.

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Quarter Horses Palomino Quarter Horse For Sale Great trail horse for all riders 15 yrs.old, 15.1hh. Palomino Quarter Horse. No Papers. $1,300.

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Preferably a mature nonsmoker.

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Work Wanted My name is Gloria Henry, I am seeking employment. I have been in the horse industry for 16 years and have an Associates degree in Equine Science. I Have worked mainly with Morgan horses and showed in the morgan A circuit. I am a very hard worker, dependable, able to work independently or with others. Have experience in Hunter under saddle and beginning dressage. I have my own 10 year old morgan horse and would love to bring him with me where ever I go, it would be nice to have a live in position if possible.

Profile Animal science college graduate with strengths in stable/facility management, customer service, animal products, animal care, and organization.

Experience - Stable Assistant, Meadowair Farm, Walpole, NH, 2005-present Managed all aspects of horse facility including feeding, turnout, stall and tack cleaning. Rode string of horses to prepare for lessons and sale. Attended horse shows and prepared both horses and riders.

- Instructor Assistant/Head Groom, Meredith Manor, Waverly, WV, 2009-2010 Managed horses and lesson preparation for instructor including turnout, tack and exercise riding.

Education - Meredith Manor, Waverly, WV Riding Master IV with Honors, Outstanding Achievement Award, Excellence in Barn Award August 2010 - Morrisville State College, Morrisville, NY, AAS - Animal Science December 2008 - Keene High School, Keene, NHHigh School Diploma June 2005 Skills - Maintenance and organization of animal housing activities equipment and feed storage area, routine cleaning of animal housing facility according to established procedures.

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PRE INSPECTED BRICK HOME with 5 bedrooms, 2 stall Barn with 7 acres. This is an upscale home that allows the privilege of having your horses at your home. This home has many special touches from the current owners. The main floor of this home has a split floorplan with a wonderful sunroom and deck to overlook the pastures. The master has an extra door to deck. They have added the new barn and set up pastures, completely finished the downstairs with a sewing area, sitting room, den, office and a separate bedroom with bath for company or great for an in-law or teen suite. There is fresh paint in a lot of the home along with beautiful wood floors with carpet in bedrooms and a cork floor in the basement.

There is LOTS storage over the 2 car garage and extra storage in the 3rd garage downstairs. The pastures include one on the side, one in back and one is set up as a grass riding arena (60x150) for training. Home is a Donald Gardner floor plan and built by Tutman builders and is located in an Equestrian subdivision.

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Blue Chip Structures

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78 State Road, Rts. 5 & 10 ❙ Whately, MA 01093

PROTECT YOUR HORSE’S HEALTH. Sentinel®, a full line of nutrient release formula feed specifically created for your horse’s life stage and activity level. Made with all-natural low starch and sugar ingredients. Extruded feeds are designed for maximum breakdown and enhanced nutrient utilization that starts as soon as your horse takes its first bite. It’s good for your horse. It’s easily digestible. It’s the protection you’re looking for. Visit www.sentinelfeed.com or call 866.647.1212.

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