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Season’s Greetings Old Man Winter joined us early this year as the snow started to fly on Halloween weekend, dumping nearly two feet in southern New Hampshire and rendering parts of the Northeast without power for almost a week. While some might remember 2011 as the year without Halloween, for others it was an excuse to get in the holiday spirit early. The second installment of Ange Dickson Finn’s diary of a young girl who received a horse for Christmas is sure to steal your heart and make you laugh out loud. Many of our longtime readers will recall the year that my daughter, Jenn, was surprised to walk into the barn on Christmas morning and find an unexpected present…a Half-Arabian gelding, Ryan. Of course, any new horse needs new brushes, blankets, halter and everything else to call its own. If you are wondering what to give your trainer, instructor, barn buddies, child, spouse or parent – be sure to review our entire gift guide section for inspiration. If you are looking to treat yourself this holiday season, be sure to enter our annual 25 Days of Christmas contest. Every day from December 1-25, we will be giving away fabulous prizes, including an Absorbine® gift pack, Dark Horse Chocolates®, Tom Balding headstall, custom portraits, and an Ovation™ helmet. All you will need to do is visit www.equinejournal.com, click on the 25 Days of Christmas link, answer the question of the day, and a winner will be randomly selected. Our grand prize on December 25 will be a $1,500 SmartPak™ shopping spree. You won’t want to miss out! While show season in the northern climates is winding down, now is the time to perfect your skills over the winter. If you’ve ever shown your horse in hand, you know there is more involved than just standing there looking pretty and trying to keep up with your horse as it trots along. Having watched our horses compete in hand at the Arabian shows since the sport horse classes began, and more recently, when Jenn showed Dionne at the Hanoverian inspection for her mare approval, there are times that a professional handler would have certainly helped. A good horse is a good horse, but knowing how to stand it up to disguise faults, nevermind the ability to run fast enough to keep up, is a must. Natalie DeFee Mendik collaborated with professional handler, Phil Silva, to share what you can do to prepare at home and how to show your horse off once at the show or inspection. Check out the accompanying video produced by Competitive Rider on equinejournal.com. Speaking of sport horses, our teams at the 2011 Pan-American Games were nothing short of spectacular! The dressage team of Steffen Peters, Heather Blitz, Marisa Festerling and Cesar Parra made history capturing the Team Gold, as well as the Individual Gold, Silver and Bronze. The eventing team (Michael Pollard, Hannah Burnett, Buck Davidson, and Shannon Lilley) also captured a Team Gold along with Individual Silver and Bronze. The endurance team came home with a Team Silver and Individual Silver and Bronze. Lastly, the show jumping team secured a berth to the 2012 Olympics with their Team Gold, followed by an Individual Gold won by Christine McCrea, and a Silver won by Beezie Madden. Congratulations to all! While the Pan-American Games were certainly a dream come true for riders, owners and fans, the holiday season is firmly upon us. Amidst the all the hustle and bustle, take a moment to reflect on what’s truly important – friends and family, both two- and four-legged. To everyone at the Equine Journal, our advertisers and subscribers, I need to take this moment to say “thank you” for the wonderful years we have had together. I could not have done it without you. So many of you have all become like an extended family to me as we work together on each issue, talk at the shows or chat on FacebookSM. It is hard for me to believe what I started so long ago, when Jenn was an infant, has grown to what it is today. I’ve enjoyed the ride and look forward to many more. Yours in Sport,

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Preserving Open Space Construction zones, housing developments, strip malls and grocery stores. What was once your old ball ﬁeld, is now a new car dealership; and where you and your buddies romped in the open ﬁelds at the end of town, is now a Kohl’s® or a Home Depot® or subdivided into the newest neighborhood. The urban sprawl of our ever growing and developing societies is both nonstop and irreversible, taking an estimated 250 acres each hour of every day (USDA national statistic). Regardless of recession slowdowns, that toll is 6,000 newly developed acres each day taken from what was once farmland and forests. For the Carolina Horse Park (CHP,) and a growing number of other open space activists, this reality puts into jeopardy the land that is necessary to house, train, feed, and enjoy horses, threatening an entire lifestyle. According to the 2010 national census, North Carolina was the sixth fastest growing state in the 2000s, and Hoke County, the location of the Carolina Horse Park, is one of the state’s fastest growing counties, with a population increase of over 25% from 2000 to 2010. To our visitors, Hoke County may still seem very rural with lots of space and land to spare. With the recent explosion in growth both to this county and in the Sandhills, however, it is increasingly obvious that the suburban sprawl will reach Hoke County and the surrounding areas. Without intentional planning and preservation, it will only be a question of time before what is here today could be gone tomorrow. The Carolina Horse Park’s two-fold mission of promoting equestrian sports, while preserving hundreds of acres of open land, is vital to maintaining land – not only for equestrian pursuits, but also land that is used and enjoyed by a multitude of other wildlife and habitats. With increasing pressure in metropolitan areas, places like Carolina Horse Park and the Walthour Moss Foundation are becoming crucial to maintain horsefriendly areas. Just as the Walthour Moss Foundation aids in providing horse and outdoor enthusiasts the acreage to roam, play, and train, the Carolina Horse Park provides the event facility, which enables many horse enthusiasts to continue to live and compete here. The Carolina Horse Park, while focusing an increasing amount of assets to this endeavor, is dedicated to preserving the land necessary for this continued way of life, while promoting healthy land stewardship and love for the countryside. Although the 2010 elections saw 22 different states pass measures for land conservation, federal funding is increasingly being slashed – a prime example being the

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national Recreational Trail Program (RTP), whose funding is now under attack. Equestrians will continue to have to take more responsibility to preserve what they hold so dear. The continued involvement of equestrians in standing up for these treasured open spaces is going to be evermore important as our open space is preyed upon by commercial developers. It is up to the current generation of horsemen and horsewomen to band together in support of places like the Carolina Horse Park, to protect the legacy of equine sports for future generations. Without enough land, what is now known, loved, and taken for granted may be lost forever. Sincerely, Dr. M. Nixon Ellis Carolina Horse Park, Chairman of the Board

Thank You! Hard to believe that NEDA Fall is over already – it just ﬂies by! Thanks for the magazines and the subscriptions. The Sport Horse edition was especially popular since the cover photo was a horse that belongs to Kathy Hickerson who comes to the breed show every year. She was tickled to see that particular issue. I wound up giving the free subscriptions out on the second day of the breed show for ﬁrst place prizes in the classes that didn’t have sponsored awards. They were a big hit! Thanks again! Elaine Rose Via Email

Gypsy Love I loved the article on showing your Gypsy in hand (October 2011, page 38). The awesome article picture from Mystical Photography was gorgeous! Leah Debeljak-Raico Via FacebookSM

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omposting is like cooking and can be done using a wide variety of ingredients and management methods. Composting various organic materials back into a “humus” form that will support plant growth and sustain their biological needs can be done in several ways. Horse manure, as it comes out of a stall, is typically the perfectly balanced blend. The microbes responsible for decomposition use the energy from the nitrogen-based material to attack and break down the carbon. Fresh wood shavings and straw from the stall, if immediately spread on ﬁelds, does not increase soil fertility. It can actually rob nitrogen from the soil to break down the carbon that has been spread. That’s why composting ﬁrst is so much better for the soil. It also locks up nitrogen, keeping it

closer to root zones for plant use versus leaching deep into the soil if it rains. The compost feedstock needs to be turned, ﬂipped or aerated in one of several ways to insure the microbes and material are getting fresh oxygen and having moisture replenished as needed. Composting under a covered roof of any type to control moisture is highly recommended. It is easier to add moisture versus draining it to reduce excess. Microbial activity will stop if material is too wet or too dry. Composting should be done on a concrete pad or packed gravel pad to facilitate easy maneuvering of equipment without mud. The pad also helps control leaching into the ground. Aerating feedstock can be achieved in a few commonly practiced ways.

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Going Green Tractor Bucket Turning. Using a tractor bucket to lift and flip the material facilitates getting oxygen to the microbes. Initially, the compost pile is turned every one to two weeks for the first month. Commencing month two, it should be turned every three to four weeks. By month three, it can be turned once per month, at which point it can be stockpiled and cured prior to screening, sale or use. Windrow Turners. These are either pull-behind or selfpropelled machines. If you have sufficient volumes of compost feedstock, the financial investment may be worth it. Many types and sizes of the system are available. Static Aerated Composting/Sacrificial Pipe. All of the above parameters apply except that, as opposed to turning the pile with a bucket loader or machine, a series of perforated PVC pipes is installed below the length of the pile, and a blower connected to a timer pushes oxygen into the compost pile. The amount of time required to make the compost is about the same. Typically, 4”to 6” schedule 40 PVC is used, and air holes are drilled in the pipe. Usually, a 1” hole is drilled every 6” along the pipe. Aerated Pile on Concrete Floor. Compost feedstock is placed on a specially-built floor that allows air to be pushed or pulled through it. Air channels are set 2’-3’ apart and are built into the concrete so you can operate a machine on the pad without damaging pipes. Grate covers are placed over the air channels to keep pipes from getting clogged.

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jumping and has garnered several top placings in his rookie year in 2011. Imothep, a 2003 Dutch Warmblood stallion by Two rising Indoctro, is jumping at the Grand Prix level with Candice King and standing for the breeding young Hyperion season in 2012. stallions, Hidalgo Van De Molenberg and Zilverstar VDL, are also making a splash. Hidalgo Van De Molenberg, a four-yearold BWP-approved stallion, is a horse with both blood and bone produced from his exceptional pedigree. Hidalgo’s sire, Darco, was voted best BWP sire in the world for four consecutive years. Imported from Belgium in 2010, Hidalgo has recently begun his show career in the Young Jumper division. Hidalgo possesses tremendous jumping ability and is exceptionally light on his feet. Not only a fantastic mover, Hidalgo’s wonderful temperament makes him a pleasure to work with. Zilverstar VDL, a seven-year-old Dutch Warmblood stallion by Cardento, was recently imported from Holland in the summer of 2011. This powerhouse sport and breeding stallion will begin his career here in the United States in 2012. Zilverstar is an exceptional son of Cardento, demonstrating athletic power, technique and scope, along with a gentleman’s disposition. Castegren explains that top stallions such as these are difﬁcult for American owners to come by. “These are the kinds of

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Christmas The Gift That Keeps on Giving Part Two When we last left Mom, Dad, and Suzie, they were in the throes of learning the secrets that come with a free horse. Mom is still excited, but depleting the Christmas fund rapidly; Dad is in shock over the never-ending stream of items and services required by Snoﬂake, the free pony; and Suzie is in First Horse Heaven, whatever the cost! Let’s just peek in and see how the little family is doing as Christmas draws near.

December 13: Suzie’s Diary Dear Diary, Dad’s still kind of mad about the expensive horseshoes for Snoﬂake, but I’m so excited!!! ((-:> because my trainer told me that there’s a one-day schooling show this weekend, and Snoﬂake and I can go if we want!!! Isn’t that sooooo cool?! Wait’ll I tell Dad and Mom…’cept I don’t really know what it means, just that she said I need to have lessons every day until the show, and then we can go in a walk trot or something class, something about green grass, I’m really not sure. I’m going to make Mom talk to her tomorrow. All I know is, I’ve always wanted to show a horse – well, at least since I started hanging around the barn and got to be friends with the girls who show. It sounds like the most fun thing ever.

December 14: Mom’s Diary Well, I just knew our little Suzie was a born rider; the trainer wants to take her and sweet little Snoﬂake to a show! She talked to me about it today, and Suzie would need to have lessons and practice every day this week, and she told us not to get our hopes up; this is just to give Suzie a taste of the experience. She gave me the entry form and it doesn’t look too expensive. I’ll have December 2011, Equine Journal, 33

FEATURE to ask her some more questions about what Suzie needs and all. I think Suzie might be able to do some barn chores to help pay for part of the lessons. I am just not sure how I’m going to break it to Bob – he’s still a little steamed about all the stuff we’ve had to get for the pony in the past few days. But, oh well, I’ll just dip a little further into that Christmas fund; we’ll make it work somehow! I’ve been thinking about working retail on the weekends anyway, and what a coincidence, the tack store had a help wanted sign up the other day.

December 15: Dad’s Diary For gosh sakes, now the girls have cooked up some kind of show thing! As if blankets and brushes and these stupid corrective horseshoes weren’t enough! Marcia and Suzie have roped me into agreeing for her to go to some one-day show of some kind. Lord only knows what that will set us back. I don’t even know what they do at these shows. They keep telling me she has to have some kind of special britches and a helmet of some kind; apparently she can’t just wear her big red bike helmet. I asked. They rolled their eyes; I hate when they do that. She has to have a special jacket and shirt and boots, too, but they said some of the other kids are ﬁxing her up for that. Whew, thank goodness there’s something we don’t have to pay for. But, the trainer says the horse needs to be clipped, and they add that to their show bill. I asked, can’t I clip the little dude myself with the dog clippers? Thought the trainer was going to have a ﬁt, and Suzie was so embarrassed. But, I don’t see why I couldn’t.

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December 16: Suzie’s Diary Dear Diary, I’ve decided Snoﬂake needs some toys. I’m getting Mom to take me to the tack store again, and I’m going to get him a Jolly Ball, and one of those treat thingies he can push around with his nose to get treats out of, and a huge bucket of treats, and one of those things that you can put on the stall wall and he can ﬁddle with it with his mouth. He seems sad or nervous or something.

December 17: Dad’s Diary Marcia says the pony may need some supplements for anxiety. I told her, no Marcia, I need some supplements for anxiety! Free-horse-induced anxiety! Anyway, she insisted on calling out the vet, in case he’s sick; and the chiropractor, in case he’s sore; and an equine massage therapist – whoever heard of such a thing; and some kind of animal communicator to see if he’s got an emotional problem. How can a pony have an emotional problem? He has a warm, dry stall. He has plenty of food, water and new shoes. He has more companionship than I do; my wife and daughter spend all their free time with him, so he can’t be lonely. But, they’re afraid he’s too anxious to do well at the show tomorrow, so they’re feeding him a bunch of herbs and stuff to calm him down. Can’t wait ‘til this stupid show is over; hopefully we won’t have to do any more of these.

December 18: Suzie’s Diary Dear Diary, Today was the best! Snoﬂake and I did our ﬁrst show. I had my new breeches and helmet, my new grooming

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FEATURE kit, borrowed jacket and shirt and boots (kind of too big, but they worked!) from Kelly, and Snoﬂake looked sooooo cuuuute! Daddy was kind of bummed when he found out we had to pay to have his mane braided, but he took tons of pictures of us together. We won a 3rd place in our class. :-D How awesome is that? I love showing. I want to do this every weekend! Mom looks a little tired. I think she’s worried about something. I heard her muttering Christmas fund while they paid out at the show ofﬁce; don’t know what that means, but whatever. We had fun!!! I looooove my poneeeee! <3<3<3

December 19: Mom’s Diary I’m exhausted. After Susie’s show, I stayed up all night making horse treats for the Christmas party at the barn and printing off her ribbon photo as our Christmas card. This horse thing sure sucks you in, doesn’t it? :-/ But, it was so great to see the huge smile on her face when she got that ribbon. I’m so proud of her and Snoﬂake!

December 20: Dad’s Diary I don’t know what’s wrong with the girls – not a single decoration up, no baking going on, no presents under the tree, which isn’t even trimmed by the way; this is not like Marcia at all. Yesterday morning I smelled something delicious, and I said, Honey, yum, Christmas cookies? And, she said no, horse treats!! So, where are my Christmas cookies?? And, when I asked Suzie if she wanted me to take her to the mall, which she never says

no to, she said she’s spending the day out at the barn, decorating Snoﬂake’s stall! What has happened to my family?

December 21: Mom’s Diary Spent the last of the Christmas fund on horse shampoo and Show Sheen. Instead of buying Christmas presents, I’ve ﬁgured out a way to adapt the leftover ingredients from the horse treats into molasses bars for our gift list. Wrapping those in the horsehead-and-holly Christmas paper we bought to help raise funds for a covered outdoor arena at the barn. Hope all our friends and family are still speaking to us after this.

December 22: Suzie’s Facebook Wall Hi everybody, Snoﬂake is kind of grumpy and nervous. (He’s my new ponee u no!) Does anybody know how to help him? My trainer sez he might need a companion…IDK, what do u think?

Mom’s Diary Bob’s going to kill us; the trainer says we need a “friend” in Snoﬂake’s stall with him. He’s getting nervous and kicking the stall and starting to grib or crib or something, whatever that is she says it’s not good. She told me we need to get a goat or some little animal to put with him. Arggh. It’s turning into a menagerie!

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December 23: Dad’s Diary A goat?! What are we, ranchers now? A goat????? Now I have to feed a pony and a goat? I’m putting my foot down with Marcia; this is getting out of hand. Maybe we’d better give this pony back.

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December 24: Dad’s Diary Finally, the girls are trimming the Christmas tree and doing some cooking. The first wrapped present appeared under the tree today, I checked the tag; it’s for Snoflake!! I can’t get away from this horse madness! I went online and found a support group for horse show dads; thank goodness there is such a thing. The interesting thing is, one of the dads has a small truck and onehorse trailer for sale. I’m seriously considering it. I saw the look in Suzie’s eyes when she finished that class and knew she’d done a good job. And, the other dads are telling me how being around horses and showing has helped their kids develop responsibility and keeps ‘em out of trouble, too. Maybe this horse show thing might not be a bad idea after all. You know what they say, if you can’t beat ‘em…I wonder if the one-horse will carry a goat too.

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December 25: Mom’s Diary Dear Diary, It has been a beautiful day. We opened our presents, went to my sister’s for dinner, everyone loved the molasses bars (LOL!) and the pictures of Suzie from the show. Then, we all went to the barn and fed treats to Snoﬂake and Goatsie. We played with the Jolly Ball, and Suzie rode Snoﬂake bareback, and they look great together. You can tell he loves her; when she started to slip off, I swear he actually moved under her so she wouldn’t fall! Bob and I started sketching out plans to build a little stable on our place and fence in a pasture. And guess what – I thought we could make do with a couple of stalls and a place for hay and shavings. Bob wants to build at least six stalls. I’m so glad we got this free pony. He might have some friends soon. :-0

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Suzie’s List • Breyer® Pony Gals bath toy, so I can be with horses even in the bath : ) • Grand Meadows™ saddle pad. I want to start learning dressage!! Oh, yeah, and I want us to learn western too. Daddy will love that ; ) • Bridle from SmartPak™. Snoﬂake deserves a new one after the ribbon we won at the show. • Dover gift certiﬁcates, so I can get my owwwwnnnn show clothes! :-) • FITS products; they have really cute clothes and stuff for riding.

Marcia’s List • Equine Journal tote bag, to carry everything I need at horse shows, especially my favorite magazine. • TuffRider® blanket, to keep Suzie’s little fella warm this winter, and because he already tore a hole in the other one <:-( • EquinePrints.com deluxe music/jewelry box, with Snoflake’s picture on it. Suzie can keep her collar pins and hairnets in it. • Absorbine® gift basket. It’ll have everything we need to keep Snoflake rubbed down and pain-free, plus shiny for the show ring. • Tom Balding bracelet. I love all that silver scrollwork! •Vera Thornton artist-commissioned painting. I think it would be so nice to have a painting of Suzie and Snoflake to put over the fireplace. Every girl needs to remember her first pony.

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Bob’s List • Dark Horse Chocolates® trophy assortment, because Marcia and Suzie both LOVE chocolate, plus anything horsey. And, I’m hoping they’ll let me have one or two, if I’m nice. • Tom Balding headstall, in case Suzie wants to start riding western. • Ovation™ helmet gift certiﬁcate. I want my little girl’s head protected. • Joann Hayssen Design jewelry. Marcia will look beautiful in those designs. • $1,500 worth of SmartPak Products. Just THINK how much money that will save me! Hopefully they have stuff for the goat too.

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Vivian Earabino I’m still waiting for my pony under the tree. That’s always my top! Probably not going to happen. I would be happy with a new lens for my camera. Kelly J Bauer A new Nunn Finer hunting breastcollar for my horse Sweet William. Alesha Desharnais Less snow than last winter would be nice! Jess Small A new colorful western show shirt from Rod’s... thinking that lime green would look great on my flashy flaxen chestnut. Jennifer Woodruff Franklin A new Pessoa saddle for my girls. Caitlin Heller New Ariat chaps would be nice! Kristen Beckwith Emmett A dress sheet to keep my horse clean at shows! Shannon Ferry New Ariat paddock boots for winter! Cindi Strelko Calmness. My horse would benefit so much if I could just relax and stay loose and not tense up. Leah Haney A nice new work harness for my mare. Amanda Ciejko To see my brother for Christmas! Hannah Lavoie A Gypsy Vanner Horse! Erin Conklin A one horse open mini sleigh for my mini mare and me to compete in sleigh rallies this winter! Or, lots of treats for my girl. With all the love she gives me, she deserves to be spoiled! Molly Pengra I want the Breyer Thunderstorm model for Christmas! Along with a perfectly fitted western saddle for my stud colt! Annie Dunn-Crouch The pony that I ride and train. He’s not perfect at all, but he’s tries so hard to do what I ask.

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SmartPak Solstice Collection As riders in New England, SmartPak knows a thing or two about winter. They designed the Solstice collection to combine unique style and cozy warm comfort. The Solstice Winter Boot is a true crossover boot – durable enough for the barn, with sophisticated style for all your winter errands. The weathered leather and suede exterior is lined with plush faux fur, making them comfortable enough to wear all day. They also offer the Solstice Winter Paddock Boot to keep your toes toasty while you ride. These boots are what your feet want for Christmas! Order your pair at www.SmartPak.com 46, Equine Journal, December 2011

This beautiful Gypsy Vanner is shown being put through its paces by our favorite cowgirl, Audrey. Replica is 6.25” L x 4.75” H (15.75 x 12 cm) including rider. Painted by hand, this model is phthalate and lead free and meets or exceeds all safety standards. It includes educational information in ﬁve languages. Appropriate for ages 3+. All products are 100% guaranteed. The entire collection and more from Safari Ltd.® can be viewed and purchased online at safariltd.com or by calling 800-554-5414.

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Holiday Wish List Ovation Helmets: A No Brainer! Ovation™ Helmets’ trendy styles, cool colors, versatile ﬁt and superior ventilation are going far to prove that protecting your cranium does not have to be a “downer” to your look while in the ring or on the trail. With models to suit anyone’s tastes, and prices to delight the wallet, these ASTM and CE certiﬁed helmets are making cutting-edge protection a no-brainer, regardless of discipline. For more information, visit www.OvationRiding. com and follow us on Facebook – Ovation Riding.

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Ever notice that when your feet and legs are warm, you’re warm all over? These fleece-lined half chaps will keep you toasty on cold winter days. They feature full grain leather on the outside and warm, polyester fleece lining on the inside with a strong YKK zipper, elastic gusset for perfect fit, and they come in brown or black, X-Small through XX-Large. They are the perfect gift for the rider in your life (or yourself). $72.50. Available at fine tack shops or online at www.smithworthington.com where dealers share profits from online sales. December 2011, Equine Journal, 47

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Maximize Movement for In-hand Success Whether competing in hand at a breed show or presenting at inspections and keurings, bringing out the very best in your sport horse is no small matter. Professional handler, Phil Silva, shares with us insider tips for allowing your horse to show its best possible movement in hand. What does your body language tell the horse? Can you really half halt in hand? How important is the handler to a successful presentation?

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Working on the Triangle In the United States, sport horse showing takes place on a triangle. Generally, the walk is shown on a small triangle, while the trot is demonstrated on a larger surrounding triangle. The horse is led clockwise with the handler on the outside. In the beginning and at the conclusion, the horse is stood up at the apex of the triangle, where conformation is judged. With an eye for correct gaits, presenting your horse at the walk and trot on the triangle

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Just as in riding, the horse should come from behind, tracking up, over the back, forward into the hand and on the bit. The handler’s body language works just as a rider’s aids would. A good handler is in tune with the horse and is adept at applying body language as aids to which the horse responds.

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allows the judge to assess the horse’s movement. Key points judges are looking for include: suspension, elasticity, freedom of shoulder, rhythm, reach of stride, and engagement. In a sense, it all comes down to how conformation affects movement. Judges look for purity of gait with a correct, four-beat walk and rhythmic, two-beat trot. Preparing for inspections or keurings differs from sport horse classes at breed shows in that different registries have different preferences. In addition to being presented on the triangle, horses at inspections may also be shown at liberty, free jumping and/or under saddle.

Doing Your Homework One key point to keep in mind is that every horse is different. What you do with one horse may be different from what you do with another horse. You should tailor your approach for each individual. Make a point to educate yourself. Go to the various breed shows and inspections. There you can develop an eye for conformation and working knowledge of what the judges reward. Get a sense of what makes top horses stand out and what techniques the handlers use to bring out the best in their horses. Pay close attention to both the rules to which you must adhere and the ﬁner points that create a polished performance. 50, Equine Journal, December 2011

Don’t be afraid to approach the judges or handlers after the show with questions; most professionals love to educate and help. Be sure to handle and work with your horses daily. Practice with a professional to learn effective handling techniques. Through exposure, you’ll come to know if your horse needs warmup time at a show, or if he or she goes best from the stall to the arena. By the time the championships season arrives, horse and handler are in sync with one another, and the horse knows what’s expected, allowing the horse’s brilliance to shine.

Way of Going Just as in riding, the horse should come from behind, tracking up, over the back, forward into the hand and on the bit. The handler’s body language works just as a rider’s aids would. A good handler is in tune with the horse and is adept at applying body language as aids to which the horse responds. While everyone loves a ﬂashy trot, the walk is equally important; a gorgeous extended trot won’t win without the walk. Allowing the purity of the walk to come through is best achieved by keeping the horse light and relaxed next to you. Low, quiet hands encourage a relaxed walk. Be sure to keep in mind that the breakdown of scores is: conformation, 40%; walk and trot, 25% each; and general impression, 10%.

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One key point to keep in mind is that every horse is different. What you do with one horse may be different from what you do with another horse. You should tailor your approach for each individual.

Turning On the triangle, the handler is on the outside so the judges have an unobstructed view of the horse. This means the horse will be turning right. To practice a good turn, start by steering the horse away from you to the right by touching the jowl area closest to you with your right hand while simultaneously bringing the left hand up. Over time, the horse learns to associate the raised left hand with a turn to the right away from the handler; eventually the horse won’t need to be steered away by the touch on the jowl with the right hand. When the horse is in tune to the handler’s body language, bringing the left shoulder forward turns the horse away to the right. These techniques can be practiced on a square just like riding a square for an under saddle exercise.

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Just as the half halt is a crucial aid in a well-balanced riding horse, handlers use half halts. The half halt in hand is achieved by having more control in the outside rein than the inside rein, just like the role of the outside rein under saddle. A little more contact in the outside rein than in the inside also helps keep the horse away from the handler. A horse that’s not balanced will lean on the handler, particularly in the corner. Half halts help establish rhythm, balance and throughness. The horse is more in tune to the handler’s body language than many people realize. One subtle technique for bringing the horse back is to roll the shoulders. For a more pronounced effect, the handler leans back to ask the horse to sit back more. Don’t hold the horse too much, however, or the horse can’t come through the back. For a horse that needs more clear direction, the wall can be used to bring the horse back while avoiding harsh use of the hand. Also, for a horse that’s too forward and is not responding to half halts, the whip can be braced in front of the chest as a barrier. Taps on the chest ask the horse to back off. When the horse responds appropriately, stroke the horse under the neck

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with the whip as an extension of the hand to praise the horse. The horse learns over time that when you bring the left hand with the whip forward, it is not acceptable to come any further forward. Care must be taken to not overuse the whip in general, which could make the horse whip-shy.

Impulsion and Engagement The judges are looking to see that the horse engages and pushes off with the hindquarters in the trot. Ideally, the handler is invisible, maintaining the horse’s natural movement. For horses that show forward energy on their own, the handler keeps that energy, feeling the rhythm of the horse. With horse and handler moving in unison, opening or shortening your own stride achieves the same effect on the horse’s stride. The handler should take off with the right leg, which pushes the horse away a bit; this causes the horse to strike out on the right, or inside leg. A horse that’s not forward enough needs support from behind; the assistant handler, or whip handler, encourages the horse to be more forward and track up. The assistant handler stays behind and inside of the horse, pushing the horse forward. The assistant handler holds the whip in the left hand, because the horse is also reading that person’s shoulders. Conversely, the whip handler may sometimes be more ahead of the horse to help encourage a horse that needs to be more up in the front. The whip handler also maintains a sense of the horse’s rhythm and stays in tune with the horse’s reaction. There is a ﬁne line between a horse that’s too sluggish and not showing enough movement and a horse that has been sent too forward and is rushed. Don’t ask for more than you can handle. Seek a nice rhythm. Often it’s more productive to go with the horse’s ﬂow than to interrupt it. If you’re comfortable with the horse, the horse will also be comfortable.

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Calling All Up-and-coming Handlers An oft-echoed sentiment among breeders, handlers and breed judges is the lack of young handlers coming through the ranks in the United States. Recognizing this need, Ten Broeck Farm has recently established the Sporthorse Science and Handling Academy, which educates handlers, owners, breeders, riders and trainers in critical aspects of the sport horse industry, including conformation, free jumping, working on the triangle and inspection preparation. In addition, Dressage4Kids, Blue Ribbon Farm, and Ten Broeck Farm have launched the Young Breeders Sport Horse Educational Program, which brings these same topics to a younger audience. In 2011, Lendon Gray’s Dressage4Kids Youth Dressage Festival offered sport horse handling and judging classes aimed at shaping and educating tomorrow’s sport horse enthusiasts. “There should be more recognition and education for handlers to encourage more people into the ﬁeld,” remarks Silva. “There’s a huge need for handlers.”

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he sport pony is a type of performance animal long respected in Europe, and which has been gaining in popularity here in the U.S. for several years. According to the North American Sportpony Registry (NASPR), a sport pony stands in the general range of 13.2-14.2 hands and “looks and moves like a small horse, capable of competing in the Olympic disciplines of jumping, dressage and eventing, as well as driving.” Pony breeders, even those who are strongly afﬁliated with a particular breed of pony, are increasingly recognizing the potential value of crossregistering their animals with NASPR or one of the warmblood registries that accepts ponies, which includes the American-based registry ISR/Oldenburg Sport Pony Division, the German-based German Oldenburg Verband (GOV) Weser-Ems and the RPSI. Creating a small athlete who is capable of holding its own against big horses requires the same sort of selective crossbreeding that has led to the popularity and success of the warmblood breeds. Sport pony breeders believe that cross-registering their stock helps to promote their breeding program as well as the pony breeds that they have used.

Type Versus Breed The NASPR is quite clear that they are looking to find ponies that meet the required criteria of type, rather than being of a specific breed, though draft crosses are not allowed. Overall, a sport pony is an animal bred for a specific purpose, rather than to promote the ideals of a specific breed type. According to the NASPR website (www. americansportpony.com), a sport pony is an athletic, conformationally-correct pony. “These are not your typical ‘Thelwell’ – they are much more athletic and

horse-like in appearance and ability.” Emphasis is especially placed on the movement of a sport pony – its gait should show “suspension, articulation, impulsion and elasticity.” “Our registry is not breed-specific – it is purposedriven,” says Sonja K. Lowenfish, founder and current president of NASPR. “We do not discriminate against any purebred.” Lowenfish explains that in Europe, the term “sport pony” has become equivalent to a breed designation. “Many breeders have a mix of purebred and partbred animals, because they are breeding for a type of animal, such as a dressage pony or a hunter pony,” says Lowenfish. “Our job is to help these breeders by inspecting their ponies with an eye to producing an animal capable of performing in disciplines like dressage, eventing and so on.” Lowenfish compares a sport pony to being like a warmblood sport horse, but in a smaller package. “Warmblood breeding has always been purposedriven,” says Lowenfish. “For sport pony breeders, it is the same.” Especially for breeders and owners of crossbred ponies, registration with a group like NASPR gives their horses a home. “These are fabulous, incredible pony athletes who previously had no place to be registered,” says Lowenfish. “These are not just ‘mutts;’ they are animals bred for a specific purpose. Your pony is not ‘just’ a half-bred Connemara, Welsh, etc. It is a full sport pony.” Sally Oxnard is the outgoing president of the American Connemara Pony Society (ACPS), and she says that this group has supported its breeders who have sought performance-oriented registration for their breeding stock. “We don’t discourage it, as it really appeals to those looking to promote crossbreds and performance horses,” says Oxnard. “We see no December 2011, Equine Journal, 61

FEATURE disadvantages to additional inspections and registrations. In fact, it works to provide more visibility and promotion for our animals.” Lisa Martin-Gerdes, of Redbud Ranch in California, stands her purebred Connemara stallion, Wyldwich Eclipse, who has been inspected and approved by the ACPS, ISR/Oldenburg Sport Pony Division and Weser-Ems German Riding Pony. “We wanted to gain recognition for our breeding program and ponies,” says Martin-Gerdes. “In addition, going through the inspection process has allowed us to network with other breeders and learn what the leadership of these organizations is looking for. We also have new insight into what is coming in the future.” Specifics in breed requirements vary with each organization that recognizes sport ponies. At this time, the NASPR will accept ponies for registration with unknown parentage, provided they meet the overall requirements for quality and type. Due to the large number of quality ponies who are still unregistered, Lowenfish expects that the NASPR will continue to accept ponies of unknown breeding into the registry for the time being. However, she points out that the term “unknown parentage” might be misleading. “In many cases, the sire or dam is known, but because they are deceased or untraceable, there is no DNA sample available for our records,” says Lowenfish. “The parent or parents are known, but we cannot verify it within our guidelines.”

Beneﬁts and Promotion The NASPR originally began as a division of the American Warmblood Registry, which was founded in 1981 to give warmblood breeders in North America a “proactive registry based on the time-tested procedures of its European counterparts.” The NASPR division developed in 1997 to address the increased popularity of sport pony breeding, and it became a stand-alone entity in 2003. One of the stated goals of the registry is to document, grade and promote sport ponies. All registered ponies must be inspected and DNA-typed, so the pedigree can be documented moving forward, even if the current parents are unknown. Stallions must meet additional performance standards and progeny requirements. Other registries that accept sport ponies, such as ISR/ Oldenburg and Weser-Ems, are somewhat more restrictive on the animals they will register. Registration is open only to ponies of certain breeds. Breeding stock must either have a performance record or pass a performance test. “When we started [inspections] with our stallion, he was just three years old,” says Martin-Gerdes. “He was presented and approved by the ACPS, and that same season we presented to the ISR/Oldenburg Sport Pony division.” Martin-Gerdes said that shipping to Ohio to complete the 30-day stallion performance test was the only option, as at his young age, the pony lacked a competition record. “He was the only pony out of 20 warmbloods,” says MartinGerdes. “After the test was over, we had the opportunity to do the GOV [Weser-Ems German Riding Pony] inspection.” MartinGerdes says that she was impressed by the GOV’s “heavyweight” reputation and knew that the Connemara is one of the breeds accepted by the registry. “The concept of performance-testing for breeding stock has been constantly evolving since we went through the process,” says Martin-Gerdes, who has also had her two broodmares 62, Equine Journal, December 2011

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Cross-registration not only beneﬁts breeders, but also is an opportunity for riders to participate in the awards programs offered through the different registries.

inspected and approved by both the ACPS and the WeserEms, the latter of which required them to complete the mare performance test. “Breeding stock doesn’t have the opportunity to develop a performance record, so this registration can help establish the credibility of your breeding stock.” However, registration and inspection are not popular only with breeders. Riders of performance ponies can also benefit from having their ponies registered with a sport pony group. “For someone who is not breeding, and we have lots of these people, registration is an opportunity to participate in our awards program,” says Lowenfish. “We also are recognized by several of the federations. For example, dressage competitors who are involved with [US Equestrian Federation] and [US Dressage Federation] shows can be All-Breeds Awards eligible.” Lowenfish says that NASPR has also been working hard on a series of in-hand classes being offered at open shows; qualifying results from these shows can make a pony eligible to compete at the finals, held at the Royal Winter Fair in Ontario, Canada. “It is called the Sport Pony Star Search,” says Lowenfish. “A series of shows hosts our qualifying classes at shows all over Canada, as well as at Saratoga [New York] on the U.S. side. All of these in-hand classes are judged on sport pony-type, and they are not breed-specific.” To make the program even more lucrative, the NASPR has offered a $2,500 prize to any NASPR-registered pony that wins the championship. The owner of the pony must be a member as well. “If the winner is not registered with NASPR, then the money rolls over to the next year,” says Lowenfish.

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FEATURE A similar program, called the Best of the West, has begun in western Canada this year. The finals were held at the Rocky Mountain Sport Horse Show, and the Grand Champion was Alvesta Brianna, owned by Karen Chorney. Lowenfish says that she expects these types of opportunities to increase as more recognized show venues agree to hold sport pony classes, and she hopes to find an eastern venue to address the needs of U.S. pony breeders in the near future.

While there has been some concern that registering ponies with alternate groups will negatively impact purebred pony breeding, supporters argue that this is unlikely given the different objectives of the groups. “Registering with us will not cause us to ‘dilute’ breeds,” says Lowenfish. “It is up to the purebred registries to perform the function of regulating their breeding stock. However, their crossbreds can shine through the auspices of NASPR. Because our emphasis is on competition and performance, [registering with us] can add more prestige to their breed. If a sport pony is a purebred, it will be listed as such.” “We have primarily presented our crossbreds for inspection,” says Martin-Gerdes. “We have also participated in the Young Event Horse program through [US Eventing Association] and the USDF programs. The inspections were a great way of getting the young horses out.” Lowenfish says that sport ponies are often listed, for example, as a sport pony of Welsh breeding or Connemara breeding. “The infusion of so many purebred lines has helped to enhance the quality of the sport pony type,” says Lowenfish. Overall, NASPR sees its role as being complementary to that of breed registries, as opposed to competitive. “Registries that are small in membership numbers cannot afford the infrastructure for the types of inspections we do,” says Lowenfish. “Our goal is to make the overall process positive. I am not aware of any registry that does not allow their ponies to be dual-registered. Because of our emphasis on competition and performance, we can add more prestige to their breed.” That being said, in order to be eligible for NASPR awards, the pony must be exhibited as being registered with NASPR. The same is true for Weser-Ems and ponies registered with the ISR/Oldenburg Sport Pony Division. “You can only promote your pony as one thing,” says Martin-Gerdes. “I choose to promote them as Connemaras, because the Connemaras are wonderful performance ponies. Most buyers are smart; they will look at pedigree. Some are looking for a performance pony that they might be able to breed in the future, but mostly, they are worried about finding a horse that will be able to do the job that they want him to do.” Martin-Gerdes does see why some breeders would feel that it is more important to present their pony as being a member of an alternative sport pony registry. “It allows your performance pony to be eligible for new awards,” says Martin-Gerdes. “There is a lot of value to be had in participating in the programs offered by these alternative registries.” One of the main differences between the NASPR and a breed-specific registry is the first group’s emphasis on sending its ponies into open competition. “We believe in competing against the real world,” says Lowenfish. “We do not do the 60- or 100day tests for our stallions, because today, most competitive riders

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Creating a small athlete who is capable of holding its own against big horses requires the same sort of selective crossbreeding that has led to the popularity and success of the warmblood breeds.

are only interested in what happens in open competition.” Martin-Gerdes says that from a breeder’s perspective, most breed registries don’t offer enough shows to allow a breeder to truly showcase their stock. “We put a lot of time into our young horses, and get them out and about. A lot of breeders aren’t out there in the real world, and it is important for them to be involved in the discipline that they are breeding for. It is easy to get out of touch with what is wanted by riders, and [alternative] registries can help breeders hone in a direction.” Martin-Gerdes says that her ponies received similar sets of scores and feedback from inspectors at each of the three registries, which validated the overall process for her. “Participating in these inspections helps you to see where your breed ﬁts into the mainstream registration process,” says MartinGerdes.

Conclusion It seems that the current popularity in sport ponies will only increase with the support of registries like the NASPR, ISR/ Oldenburg Sport Pony Division and Weser-Ems. These special athletes are loved and promoted by breeders who carefully select their matches with the goal of creating a performance pony. Cross-registration also appeals to many non-breeders who are attracted to awards programs and performance recognition.

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t’s common knowledge in the modern horse world that many racing Thoroughbreds go on to second careers after their track days are over. Being natural athletes already at or near peak physical ﬁtness, many of these horses are purchased off the track to be re-tuned to excel in other sports, such as dressage, jumping, or eventing, while others make quality trail horses or pasture buddies for other horses. When evaluating an off-track Thoroughbred for purchase, there are many aspects to consider, but these features mostly fall into one of two categories: health or training. Here are some guidelines on what to consider before making a purchase.

Health When evaluating any horse for purchase, it is always a good idea to have a veterinarian perform a pre-purchase examination on the horse in order to pick up any subtle physical problems an otherwise untrained eye may not see. Thoroughbreds off the track are no exception. One of the beneﬁts of purchasing a Thoroughbred straight off the track is that most, if not all, of that particular horse’s medical records are usually right there on site. “The trainer will usually be there,” explains Steuart Pittman, Jr., trainer at his family’s Dodon Farm, in Davidsonville, Maryland, and founder of the Retired Racehorse Training 68, Equine Journal, December 2011

Project. Having competed in three-day eventing for years, Pittman purchases and trains a majority of his competitive horses directly off the track. “Many trainers are very forthcoming with information, and the vets are usually there on-site too. They will have copies of the medical records and ultrasounds and are often eager to show you.” Many Thoroughbred rescue centers will also have this information. Pre-purchase exams can be performed at various levels of detail, ranging from only a physical exam to an exam that includes radiographs, ultrasounds, and blood work – all depending on how much time and money you want to invest. A good physical examination, including a lameness assessment, and radiographs and ultrasound examinations, where dictated by the physical examination, are what is recommended by John Stick, D.V.M., Diplomat, American College of Veterinary Surgeons and Professor and Chief of Staff at Michigan State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine. Since a majority of an off-track Thoroughbred’s medical problems revolve around lameness issues and the musculoskeletal system, radiographs can be a very important part of the pre-purchase exam. Radiographic images of the horse’s joints will allow the veterinarian to visualize damage, such as osteoarthritis and osteochondral fragments that may not necessarily be suspected, or the

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FEATURE degree of severity known, based on physical exam alone. “This is why it’s a good idea to do flexion tests and a good idea to take X-rays,” says Pittman. “One thing for certain to avoid is if there’s no cartilage left in the joint – any joint, but ankles are the most likely to be in that position. X-rays will show that.” Determining what radiographs to take can sometimes be a difficult judgment call. Most importantly, if musculoskeletal abnormalities show up on a physical exam, these areas should be focused on with radiographs. Otherwise, hoof, carpal (knee), and fetlock films are most commonly recommended. Dr. Stick recommends “foot-balance evaluated by a complete set of foot radiographs, carpal, and fetlock films of the forelimbs, and tarsal films to evaluate the distal hock joints.” Chronic osteoarthritis in joints, such as the fetlock, carpus, and distal hock joints, is a common injury sustained by retired racehorses. Other common skeletal problems include osteochondral fragments, sesamoid fractures, and carpal chip fractures. How these injuries will affect the horse’s future second career depends largely on what this horse will be asked to do. “The worst [musculoskeletal problems] are chronic or advanced osteoarthritis or hind limb lamenesses that are not easily diagnosed and do not respond to prolonged rest,” explains Dr. Stick. “The best problems are those that are acute and can be surgically treated, such as carpal or metacarpophalangeal [fetlock] joint osteochondral fractures, or suspensory or tendon injuries that respond to rest or surgery.” Soft tissue musculoskeletal problems often occur in the realm of tendonitis and suspensory ligament injuries. Tendonitis

of the superficial flexor tendon, also known as a bowed tendon, is a largely treatable injury, although it sometimes requires extensive time off from work and slow introduction back into athletic exercise. Suspensory ligament injuries, depending on the degree of damage done, can have a worse prognosis for return to athletic ability. Soft tissue injuries such as these are best evaluated via ultrasonography. Occasionally, a Thoroughbred will come off the track with scars from previous therapeutic attempts to treat musculoskeletal problems. In decades past, pin firing was a common method for treating bucked shins and sometimes chronically bowed tendons. This procedure leaves obvious scars on the horse’s legs. Although not performed as commonly now, horses will still present with these telltale scars. “I consider that irrelevant,” says Pittman. “Bucked shins are over by the time a horse is five years old. So by the time I see them, they are completely healed.” Dr. Stick also commonly encounters horses that have been pin fired and agrees this procedure usually does not present a problem for the horse’s future career. Back issues and unbalanced feet are two other commonly encountered musculoskeletal problems in off-track racehorses. A pre-purchase exam, discussion with your veterinarian, and an examination into how you plan to use the horse can help tease out how the severity of these issues will impact the horse’s future. The respiratory system of the racehorse must also be carefully evaluated. Some athletic horses are known as “roarers,” or have some degree of laryngeal hemiplegia, meaning their

Being natural athletes already at or near peak physical ﬁtness, off-track Thoroughbreds excel in dressage, jumping, or eventing, while others make quality trail horses or pasture buddies for other horses.

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FEATURE

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Steuart Pittman, Jr. on Salute The Truth, a retired racehorse that he evented through the advanced level.

larynx does not fully open to allow maximum air into the trachea. Some horses are retired strictly on the basis that they are roarers and others undergo surgery, commonly referred to as a “tie-back procedure,” to permanently hold the larynx open. For most Thoroughbreds’ second careers, either being a roarer or having had the tie-back procedure is not a hindrance. Extremely athletic racehorses may also be what is known as “bleeders,” or have exercise-induced pulmonary hemorrhage (EIPH), a condition referring to bleeding within the lungs during strenuous exercise. Many racehorses are evaluated endoscopically for this pulmonary bleeding, and if present, are sometimes administered furosemide (Lasix) to reduce it. As with roaring, a horse that is a bleeder (most are minor and evidence can only be detected via endoscopic exam) will usually not be impaired by this condition in a second career. “I’ve rarely had a bleeder from the track who bled as a sport horse,” says Pittman. “We just aren’t putting that kind of stress on their lungs.” Aside from lameness issues and the occasional respiratory pathology, racehorses off the track can also exhibit gastrointestinal problems. Gastric ulcers are sometimes encountered in horses that are particularly high strung. These ulcers sometimes manifest themselves only by chronic weight loss or the inability to put on weight. Indeed, sometimes putting weight on an ex-racehorse can be challenging in itself, but can be managed with a proper nutritional plan prepared with help from your veterinarian and should not be an impediment to future athletic possibilities.

and have done it all in a very chaotic, busy environment. Life at the track exposes the horse to lots of things. On the other hand, they are bred to run and they jig around and just don’t want to stand still.” Therefore, from a training standpoint, you are usually evaluating a forward-going horse that needs to learn to relax. “They are used to contact with the bit, which is good and bad,” continues Pittman. “They can lean hard on the bit and the faster they go the harder they lean, so the relationship with the bit has to change.” However, once the horse learns to relax on the bit and develop a rounded frame, they tend to progress quickly in training. “The other thing is they aren’t used to people actually sitting on their backs when they work,” says Pittman. “They are used to professional riders staying balanced over the stirrups; so, that weight is absorbed by the ankles, knees, and hips.” The reality of owning an ex-racehorse is that while the horse may need some re-training, often the rider realizes she could use some extra ﬁnesse as well! Although sometimes the prospects of bringing home an ex-racehorse may seen daunting, with the right help and guidance from trained professionals and a clear plan of what you would like this horse to do for you, working with these horses can be extremely rewarding. Most of them are willing to work and learn, and many heal from injuries they’ve incurred. “A homebred horse that has been living in a ﬁeld until it is four years old may or may not stand up to hard work,” says Pittman. “A horse off the track already has had wear and tear, and it’s likely to improve.” ■

Training The stereotype of a Thoroughbred fresh off the track is one of a wild-eyed, lanky animal that only wants to run. While this may not be entirely off the mark, there are pros to the training a racehorse has had. “The positives are that the horse has been worked every day by professional riders,” says Pittman. “These horses have been bathed, wrapped, poked, loaded into trailers, December 2011, Equine Journal, 71

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The Irish Draught Horse is known for its legendary “ﬁfth leg,” an almost cat-like ability to stay safe over any terrain or obstacle, and these horses excel in the jumper ring and on the cross-country course.

By Susan Winslow

The Irish Draught & Irish Sport Horse A Gift From the Emerald Isle

ecently, Rachael Cox, the Information Officer for the Irish Draught Horse Society of North America (IDHSNA), and a longtime breeder of Irish Draught horses at her Windfield Farm in Pleasant Mount, Pennsylvania, was out for a schooling hack on a lovely sunny day. Riding one of her Irish Draughts and ponying another, a five-year-old youngster, she was cantering across an open meadow when something in the grass caught her eye. Rachael recalls, “As I stopped the boys to check, an enormous mama bear stood up to see what was going on as she sent her cubs off to climb a tree. Rather than feeling afraid, I was just in awe of her strength and her beauty. We were so close that I could see her nose twitching as she smelled the horses. The horses just stood there, watching the bear watching us. It was a bit of a stand-off. I knew that if we turned directly away that might not be a good thing. There was a good chance she would chase us because she was protecting her young. We were all quite calm, and we slowly moved diagonally away from her while I kept my eye on her. Thankfully, the years of training I put into my horses, combined with the wonderful character of the Irish Draught Horse, worked together, and we got away without any harm. That moment was a real testimonial to the intelligence and trust of the Irish Draught. For the horses to be startled like that and come to such a wellmannered halt, listen to me, and trust me under those circumstances is pretty amazing. There aren’t a lot of breeds that would behave that way, but the Irish Draught is highly intelligent, innately sensible, and when they trust you, they trust with their entire heart.” Those very qualities are the result of generations

of selective breeding that produced a sane, versatile working horse that was the mainstay of the Irish farming family from the Middle Ages through the advent of the tractor in the late 1800s. In Ireland, farm horses were referred to as “draught” horses, not to be confused with the heavier “draft” horses such as Shires, Belgians or Clydesdales. The Irish Draught Horse is a type all its own: a robust, well-built, supremely-versatile animal that had to till the fields, carry the farmer safely out on long days of foxhunting, and ferry the family’s produce to town, often with a child or the farmer’s wife at the reins. Curious, stalwart and highly intelligent, the Irish Draught Horse is also known for its legendary “fifth leg,” an almost catlike ability to stay safe over any terrain or obstacle in the hunting field. With its unflappable temperament, good, clean bone, amazing athleticism and general tendency toward longevity and soundness, the Irish Draught is popular as a riding horse and as a cross with lighter breeds to produce today’s popular Irish Sport Horses. December 2011, Equine Journal, 73

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The Irish Draught is a robust, well-built, supremely-versatile animal with movement that is smooth and free without exaggeration.

Historically, the Irish Draught Horse has dominated the disciplines of jumping and foxhunting, while the Irish Sport Horse excels in the eventing and jumping world. In the U.S., the Irish Sport Horse is primarily a cross between an Irish Draught Horse and another breed, with Thoroughbred crosses among the most popular. In Ireland, however, the Irish Horse Board recognizes the Irish Sport Horse as a type that can be any mix of blood. Irish Draught Sport Horses range in size from 15 hands to over 17.2 hands, depending on their breeding. Rachael Cox describes the importance of careful breeding. “The old-time breeders held with the philosophy that the best breeding consists of quality on top, substance below. This combination with the Irish Draught Horse and the Thoroughbred has produced some phenomenal Irish Draught Sport Horses. Both breed types are highly intelligent horses that need and enjoy a job. They mature late, and they should be handled on a regular basis because they mature into large, strong horses. The best combination is the temperament and strength of the Irish Draught, and the speed, endurance and athleticism of the Thoroughbred.” Rachael continues, “The Irish Draught is a horse that the entire family can share because they are so versatile and thrive on attention and activity. Parents can foxhunt and compete in jumping, kids can compete in low-level eventing, and the whole family can enjoy trail rides, all on the same horse. They make great backyard horses, but they are also found at the top of world-class competition.”

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A History of Success The list of world-famous Irish Draught Horses is long, but two of the most well known lived productive lives and made a lasting impact on the breed. King of Diamonds, RID, was one of the top breeding stallions since the formation of the Irish Draught Horse Register in 1917. Ranked seventh on the Irish Horse Board’s list of sires of successful show jumpers, King of Diamonds had more than 40 approved sons that have produced multiple champions in the dressage and jumping disciplines. A model of longevity and substance, he lived from 1962-1991 and produced international champions, including Rodrigo Pessoa’s Special Envoy, John Ledinghams’s Millstreet Ruby, and Joe Fargis’s Mill Pearl. Clover Hill, RID, is another Irish Draught stallion that had a lasting impact on the breed. Born in 1973, the handsome stallion, owned by Philip Heenan, lived to the age of 24 and produced 39 international show jumpers. The Irish Sport Horse is also well represented at the top of the jumping and eventing disciplines. The Irish Sport Horse is unquestionably the horse of choice for upper level eventing competition. Two well-known Irish Sport Horses are Connaught and McKinlaigh. Multiple Olympic Gold Medalist, Phillip Dutton, took the bold Irish Sport Horse, Connaught, owned by Bruce Duchossois, to top placings at Rolex Kentucky CCI**** from 2006-2009, including second place in 2007 and ﬁrst in 2008. He and Connaught were also selected for the 2008 U.S. Olympic Event Team and competed in the Bejing Olympics.

FEATURE Olympic rider, Gina Miles, won at Fair Hill International CCI*** in 2006 with 17.3 hand Irish Sport Horse, McKinlaigh. In 2007, the pair earned the Individual Bronze Medal and Team Gold at the Pan American Games, before winning individual Silver at the Beijing Olympics in 2008.

Looking to the Future In an effort to improve the pool of world-class event horses in America, the Irish Draught Horse Society of North America, has joined forces with the United States Eventing Association (USEA) to develop the Future Event Horse Program. The program serves as an incentive for breeders to produce high-quality event horses, focusing on young horses – yearlings, two-year-olds, and three-year-olds – that are the best prospects for the future of the sport. While efforts like this may boost breed recognition and numbers, the Irish Draught Horse has been placed on the “Watch” list by the American Livestock Breeds Conservancy. Rachael Cox explains, “The number of Irish Draught Horses fell sharply in Ireland after the introduction of the tractor to farming. Many mares were sent to England or to slaughter, starting a steady decrease in the number of pureblood Irish Draughts. Breed organizations have rallied around this issue, and there is no doubt that we must protect and support this breed for the future. That will take a concerted effort on the part of dedicated breeders. Once people come to know this breed, they fall in love with it.” The American Livestock Breeds Conservancy follows the number of registered animals to determine the livestock

With its unﬂappable temperament, good, clean bone, amazing athleticism and general tendency toward longevity and soundness, the Irish Draught is popular as a riding horse and as a cross with lighter breeds to produce today’s popular Irish Sport Horses.

populations facing critical status. Jennifer M. Kendall, Marketing and Communications Director of the organization, sums up the situation and the effort necessary to preserve the breed. “The Irish Draught is a breed with a rich history and purpose. More conservation stewards are needed to ensure this breed’s future.” With the renewed effort of dedicated breeders, hopefully the numbers will begin to increase as more riders become aware of how much the Irish Draught Horse has to offer. ■

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The Connemara A Breed to Capture Your Heart

reland, the island of the Connemara’s birth, has had its share of hardship, famine, and strife, and such turbulence did not escape the Connemara Pony any more than it did the human native of the island. Imagine a desolate, although ruggedly beautiful, spot of land on the western coast of Ireland, land of sparse vegetation, biting winds, ground littered with sharp rocks just made to cut hooves, and endless stone fences that complicate a small wild pony’s efforts to forage. It is this region, the one from which the Connemara takes its name, that the pony has called home for centuries. Yet, from those hardships, those rocks, those endless stone walls, emerged a pony that many today consider to be the pot of gold at the end of the equine rainbow. No one knows for certain how or when the Connemara pony originated. There are theories that the ponies were on the island from the beginning of time, and

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theories that tell of Scandinavian ponies migrating via the Viking ships or now-submerged land bridge. A popular legend holds that in 1588, a shipload of Spanish horses, probably Andalusians, collided into the Irish shore and let loose its cargo on the island. Letting nature take its course, the horses lent some of their genes to the native stock. One element of history is clear. The ponies evolved into one of the hardiest breeds of equine survivors on Earth. For the most part, they achieved this on their own, living and surviving by wits and physical prowess borne of hardship and pain. Once discovered, the Connemara came in from the wilds and made their living plowing ﬁelds, hauling peat, seaweed, and crops, jobs they were ideally suited for with their strength, stamina and refusal to tire. Historically, there have been other outside inﬂuences on the breed. It may have been Arabian, Andalusian,

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he American Curly Horse is a true Native American breed that is ďŹ nding a worldwide audience with its growing popularity. The Curly Horse, originally found in the wild mustang herds of the West, has been selectively bred to include many different types, all possessing the distinctive Curly Horse characteristics that set it

apart from other breeds â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the hypoallergenic coat, tractable nature and hardiness. Through careful out-crossing, the Curly Horses of today now range in size from miniature to over 16 hands, come in many body types, and are found on the trail, in the show ring, performing dressage, eventing, driving, in therapeutic programs, and in the backyard.

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The winter coat is the most distinguishing feature of the Curly Horse and ranges from almost straight to crushed velvet looking.

No wonder these personable and unique horses have been exported to Australia, Austria, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. The secret is getting out – there really is a Curly Horse for everyone!

A Distinctive Coat There are two types of Curly Horses: those who carry the recessive curly gene, and those who express the dominant curly gene. The American Curly Horses is a group of horses that shares the dominant curly gene, or group of genes with modiﬁers, and these genes are dominant over straight-haired horses. In 2010, new research was funded for a new, complete gene scan of the Curly Horse DNA in hopes of locating the curlyhair gene. At this time, the actual genetics of the Curly Horse remain unknown. It is known from observation that the Curly Horses can be homozygous, carrying two dominant curly genes and always producing curly offspring. The great Curly Horse, Spartacus, was homozygous for curl, always producing curly offspring from both curly and non-curly mares. Other horses expressing the dominant curl are heterozygous, having one curly and one straight gene, producing both curly and non-curly horses. Interestingly, these straight foals often exhibit the bunnyhaired coat and can also be hypoallergenic. The winter coat is the most distinguishing feature of the Curly Horse and ranges from almost straight to crushed velvet looking, to Marcel waves, to tight ringlets, to “French knot” micro curls. Their thick winter coat is made up of several layers of hair. The thick, curly outer layer repels rain and snow. Manes

and forelocks can be corkscrews, ringlets, or dreadlocks, and are often split with ringlets hanging down the sides of the neck. Tails may have some wave or curl. The hair in their ears is curly; the whiskers, eyelashes, and fetlocks are often curly or wavy. Some shed part or all of their mane and tail hair in summer. Whether curly- or straight-coated, the most notable trait of the Curly Horses is their hypoallergenic quality. People who are allergic to horses are more tolerant of Curly Horses, with many showing no allergic reaction at all. Through research, the Curly Horses have been found to have fewer allergy-causing proteins. They have the same proteins, but there are fewer quantities of them, so people do not react as much. What makes Curly hair different is the twist that is found in the hairs; it is a three-dimensional curl, shaped like a corkscrew. It most resembles the shape of the Suri alpaca, as they also have three-dimensional curls. Curly hair is even spun and used to make garments!

Hardy and Dependable Another remarkable quality of the Curly Horse is their tractable, steady and calm temperament. The Curly Horse has a gentle, kind manner and a tolerant nature, extraordinary intelligence, a willingness to work, and an afﬁnity to training. They learn quickly and retain their lessons, making them generally easy to train. Curly Horses also tend to assess and think things through rather than panic and ﬂee when faced with unexpected situations. The Curly Horses are generally people-orientated, sensitive, and tend to bond closely with their people. There are many stories about how hardy the Curly Horses are. Broadly speaking, they are hardier than other breeds, will December 2011, Equine Journal, 81

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Manes and forelocks of the Curly Horse can be corkscrews, ringlets, or dreadlocks, and are often split with ringlets hanging down the sides of the neck.

do better on their feed, and are generally not high-maintenance horses. However, they do require the same care as any other horse, including quality hay and grain, and farrier and veterinary care.

An Unknown Origin The origin of the American Curly Horse is unknown. Currently, ancestral DNA testing is being conducted to try and determine where the Curly Horse originated. What this testing has shown is that there is no breed all Curly Horses trace back to. The only thing they seem to have in common is the curlycoat dominant gene(s). There are many theories as to the origin of the curly gene, several of which are likely possibilities; however, there is no proof of these yet. There is a Native American legend that the Curly Horse is “the horse before there were horses.” Curly Horses were documented in Asian artwork as early as 161 A.D. It is also known that the Crow and Sioux documented having Curly Horses in their winter counts. High Dog, a Lakota Indian, depicted the Sioux stealing Curly Horses from the Crow Indians in the winter count of 1801-1802. The Curly Horse, or buffalo ponies, were sacred horses to the Indians and were used by the Chiefs and Medicine Men. Chief Red Horse, a Minneconjou, created drawings of the battle of the Little Bighorn in 1881, and one of the pictures depicted an Indian riding a Curly Horse. A “wooly mare and a bald colt” were listed in an Ohio estate inventory from 1828. There are numerous documented instances of Curly Horses from the last three centuries, including Charles Darwin referring to Felix de Azara’s work in 1802, which documented Curly Horses in Paraguay, South America. P.T. Barnum also purchased a Curly Horse from a Cincinnati agent in 1847 and promoted it as a woolly horse. Curly Horses have been intertwined 82, Equine Journal, December 2011

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Through careful out-crossing, the Curly Horses of today now range in size from miniature to over 16 hands and come in many body types.

with our history for centuries. The Damele family of Eureka, Nevada, started the modern history of the Curly Horse when they captured feral Curly Horses in the ďŹ rst half of the last century. They noted that these extremely rare Curly Horses were the only range survivors of the harsh winters of 1932 and 1951 and decided to incorporate this hardiness into their working stock. Other pockets of Curly Horses were found in various wild herds scattered throughout North America and these are the foundation of the Curly breed. The Curly Horses of today are the descendents of these native curly-coated North American horses.

The Curly Horse has come a long way since its days of running free over the rangelands of North America. When the few and rare wild Curly Horses were captured in the early 20th century, they were crossed with Arabians and Morgans to prevent excessive inbreeding. Eventually, out-crosses with Appaloosas and Missouri Foxtrotters were also incorporated into the bloodlines. Other breeds have been introduced over the years, and now there are a variety of types to suit most equestrian needs. In spite of this out-crossing to expand the gene pool, the Curly Horse of today continues to share many physical characteristics with primitive horses, including wide-set eyes with an elliptic slant to them and wide-set ears that are somewhat blunt at the tip or gently curved. Their faces can be long and narrow, with a generally straight proďŹ le, along with a somewhat shallow and fairly short mouth, and medium to small nostrils. The Curly Horse generally has a short back with a medium-length neck that is deep at the base, solid-boned legs with a short cannon bone as compared to the forearm, and almost round, tough, thick-walled hooves. They may have smaller chestnuts and smaller or missing ergots. This is in addition to their most obvious characteristic, the curly coat! The Curly Horse is generally sound, well proportioned and balanced with an overall desirable conformation. Their movement is bold, long-strided, and forward-moving.

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You will ﬁnd Curly Horses excelling in all disciplines, and their growing success is being seen everywhere they are shown. Dan Kreitl is shown with his Curly Holsteiner cross stallion, Spartagon.

Other Curly types include the gaited Curly Horses, smoothcoated Curly Horses, Curly miniatures and ponies, Curly drafts, and non-specialized Curly saddle horses.

The Registries The American Bashkir Curly Horse Registry (ABCR) was established in 1971 with 21 Curly Horses. In 1999, the ABCR closed it books to any outcrossing, and anticipates that the ABCR Curly Horse type will be set in ﬁve to 10 generations. Various programs are offered for promotion of the ABC horse. The International Curly Horse Organization (ICHO) was founded in 2000 for registering all Curly Horses, including those adopted from the BLM. It provides for those wishing to continue crossing and improving Curly Horse quality, setting speciﬁc types toward breed genesis, as well as preserving old bloodlines. Education and research is a primary focus. The International Curly North American Curly Horse Inspection Program (NACHIP) is an inspection program implemented by ICHO to provide quality evaluation of Curly Horses using uniform rating and inspection scores compatible with ICAMS, the International Curly Approved Mare and Stallion studbook. Curly Sporthorse International (CSI) was created in 2003 to support sport horse Curly owners and breeders in improvement of breeding stock, promotion, and marketing. CSI also sponsors Horse of the Year awards, a futurity, and USDF All Breed Awards for performance. CSI advocates evaluation of breeding stock and their offspring to ensure the quality of horses produced. If you would like to learn more about the American Curly Horses, their breeders, and their very happy owners, please visit the Curly Horse registries and curlyhorses.com. ■ The Curly Horse is generally sound, well proportioned and balanced with an overall desirable conformation. Their movement is bold, long-strided, and forward-moving. December 2011, Equine Journal, 85

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: First, I would look into reasons that an inexperienced or “green” horse might not want to work from behind, over their back, and into the bit, or hand. Is the bit too severe? Does it ﬁt the horse properly? Could the rider’s hands be too severe, or restrictive, causing the horse to want to “back off” the bit. Does the horse have previous training that was perhaps too aggressive, causing the horse to not want to accept the contact with the bit? And then, what about physical factors? Be sure to check his teeth and jaw. Is your horse’s body or back sore, making him want to be “backwards,” and not “through” the bridle? Does the saddle ﬁt, or is it causing pain and discomfort, which could make the horse hollow his back and not work over the topline and into the bit? Even sore feet could cause this reaction in the hand. So, now that we have ruled out all the physical pain and negative training issues, what are some exercises that could help to train your horse to connect into the bit? Go back to, or stick with, the basics. If your horse is truly and correctly “on the bit,” then he will be pushing from his hind end, over his back, and into the hand connection. If he is not connecting into the hand, then he is not properly “on the bit.” Make sure your horse is truly forward and in front of the leg. Think of connecting the energy that is being created behind the saddle, into your hands. If your horse is truly “through,” you should be able to feel his hind legs in your hand connection. The contact in the hand should feel elastic, like holding connected rubber bands. When you supple your horse, it should feel like pulling taffy, stretchy, like you are “molding” your horse onto the bit, not

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forcing him to be there. The horse does, however, need the hand to connect into, to complete the circuit from the hind end, over the back, into the hand. The feeling is of connecting, or capturing, the energy from the hind end in the hand. The dressage rule of thumb is that you should feel 10 pounds in each hand. I do not agree. I’m not strong enough to carry that much weight. I like to feel a steady, consistent, elastic connection. That’s it. Transitions and bending lines will also help to create this connection. The transitions for a young or green horse should be basic, both upward and downward between the walk and trot, and the trot and canter. I would avoid halt transitions, as they tend to back the horse off the hand. The transitions will encourage your horse to push to the connection in the hand. You will encourage the horse’s contact by keeping a soft, steady hand connection. Remember, your goal is for the horse to want to connect, to feel conﬁdent about connecting into the hand. Be sure you don’t “back them off.” This defeats the purpose and will make your horse curl up behind the bit all the more. The bending lines encourage the horse to connect to the outside, supporting rein. Also, the bending lines help to get your horse through from behind, supple, and properly on the bit. Remember to keep the circles large (20 meters) so as not to unbalance your horse and make him anxious. An anxious or insecure horse will also tend to want to be behind the bit. Be sure your horse feels conﬁdent that you are not going to “bang” him in

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: There can be various reasons for a horse to get quick through an in and out, and there are different exercises that can help each case. First of all, I like to set up my two fences, approximately 22 feet to 23 feet apart, in the center of the arena. This allows me to turn the horse to the left, or to the right, after he jumps the out, depending on which lead he lands on. You can figure eight over the jumps in a continuous pattern, or you can stop your horse in a straight line after the jumps. Never school through an in and out heading toward the gate or barn. This will only encourage the horse to go faster toward home. They have to take their time. With a young horse, I like to start by trotting into a short one- or two-stride in and out. Once they are quiet and slow, I will then allow them to canter both fences. You don’t want to over-face a horse, which can create other issues. If a horse is scared of the in and out, I will lower it. You want them to be as relaxed as they are when you are riding a five- or six-stride line. To help a horse get over anxiety, I will set the in as a normal fence and the out at a lower height. The horse sees this almost as he would a single fence. Once your horse is comfortable at that height, you can raise the out up a hole or two. You can keep going until he is jumping a normal in and out. Another good exercise for a green horse is to set up a vertical to a vertical, again with about 22 or 23 feet between the two fences. You can play with the distance, but not too much; if you make it too short, it will encourage the bounce and quickness. You want a slow, lofty jump and you want them to push away from the fence. The key is to set wide ground lines to both the in and the out fence. This will teach your horse naturally to slow down. The rider should jump the first fence, land and take a feel of the horse’s mouth and say “whoa, whoa” to let him know you want to slow down. Then, the rider needs to let go and allow the jump to back the horse

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off and slow him down. You can help your horse, but don’t do it all for him. You want the horse to ﬁgure it out, but use a little bit of sense. If your horse is going too fast, you might decide to pull up in front of the in a few times. Then, when he is quiet and soft, take the fences. I use a lot of guide rails made of PVC pipe, 10-feet or 12-feet long and two inches in diameter. Don’t use wood for this; it can be dangerous. I will Jack Towell with Sarah Ward and Onassis. lay the pole on the ground in front of the fence, which will When we want to get our keep the horse straight between the fences. experienced hunters really sharp over I will angle the PVC rail on the ground, so it the fences, I’ll set up two tight verticals, creates a “V” between the fences, with the with straightening rails in between. I wider side away from the jump the horse don’t use ground lines for this exercise. is approaching. This will create a type of With, for example, our top Derby horses, shoot and will keep the horse straight. It is they know their job. This will just be important to give them enough room. You a reminder and help keep them sharp don’t want them to land on the rail; even and in winning form. Once your horse landing on a PVC pole can cause damage. is comfortable, you don’t need to keep Most horses will choose to go to one schooling the in and out. My horses corner or the other of the out. This is easy school over in and outs every once in to correct with this kind of ground line. You a while, but once they have it down, I may only need one training rail; you don’t leave it. need to overcorrect. Another exercise to be done only at Finally Farm’s Jack Towell, a top home is to leave a PVC rail sitting on the trainer, leading clinician, and an R judge on jump. Take the 10-foot PVC pole, and have the A-Circuit, has produced hundreds of nine feet of it going from the out jump World Champion hunter riders, Grand Prix to the ground between the two fences. winners, and top-ranking Hunter Derby You can lay the last 10 inches of the pole horses. During his nearly 30 years in the on the jump, resting to the left or right of business, Jack has trained 75 Champions center. The bit over the back of the out will and Reserve Champions at Indoor Finals. continue to straighten them even in the air. During his career, he has been named If you are riding a more experienced Pennsylvania National Horse Show’s horse, you want to get them in good form leading junior hunter trainer four times over the second jump and stop them from and National World Championship Hunter jumping “past their jump.” The goal is to Rider trainer four times. He has coached slow a horse down in the air. You want your the Best Child Rider 14 times, Overall High horse’s arc over the top of the fence to be at Score Pony winner at the USEF’s Pony the peak of the jump. To help accomplish Finals twice, Best Child Rider at Washington this, you can set a ground rail at nine-feet International Horse Show four times, WEF’s or 10-feet on the backside of the landing on Hunter Derby winner three times, and the the out. The pole will encourage them to high score Junior Hunter at the USEF Junior jump around the jump and within a certain Hunter Finals. For more information, go to frame. Also, I like to use wide ground rails, www.ﬁnallyfarm.com. especially on the out.

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them to transfer the pressure and release principle learned in the snaffle to coming : We train all of our horses in a off of the pressure on snaffle. We begin in the round pen the top of the nose and with the long lines and teach them how the back of their jaw. go up to the bit; this is also the time we Having good lateral teach them to move away from pressure flexion (coming off of on the body. Emphasis is always placed the sides) is imperative on good forward impulsion. I feel that for being good in the this time in the round pen is one of the bosal. most important parts of a horse’s career. As horses are This is when we teach them how to progressing through learn. I call it Training 101. This is similar their junior horse years, to a 101 class in college whereby you we will slowly start learn the vocabulary and basic theory to introduce them to behind the subject you will be learning. a very short shank curb with a leather At this stage, if we teach them that they strap. We use two basic types of curb, are going to be rushed and punished for either a broken port (snaffle type port) or not figuring out something quickly, they a correctional type port. I let them tell me will spend the rest of their career being what they are the most comfortable with. scared. Conversely, if we give them a Horses have different shaped mouths good foundation and teach them that if and react differently to pressure, so I let they become confused, they can always digress to a stage that made sense to them them tell me. Then, I simply go through the same steps that I used to train them and approach the new task in a different from the beginning. I do not bit them way that they can figure out. up in the curb when first teaching them. Once they are proficient in the Draw reins or short martingales are not snaffle, we then transition them to a a good idea in these early stages either. I bosal. This is done by using what they learned in the snaffle and merely teaching like to use a very long running martingale with appropriate stoppers on the reins for safety. I am also careful to use snaps or Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine rein connectors that will not Working with You and Your Veterinarian accidentally for the Best in Equine Care release. A Full Service Hospital Offering . . . A good • Lameness Diagnosis • Medical Care foundation is the • Upper Airway Evaluation • Reproduction Services best tool when • Sports Medicine • Neonatal Intensive Care • Surgery • 24 hr. Emergency Referrals making any transition between Tufts New England Veterinary Medical Center bits. 200 Westboro Rd. (Rte. 30) • North Grafton, MA 01536 Call 508-839-5395 for appointment

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is manifested as improved trembling and muscle fasciculations, which may subside altogether, and muscle atrophy, as well as a high tail/head position. The lack of vitamin E in EMND horses causes lesions to form in the lower motor neurons of the spinal cord gray matter, as well as various cranial nerves and other parts of the neurologic network essential for normal function. These parts of the nervous system undergo noninflammatory degeneration, and the muscles that are innervated by these affected neurons undergo neurogenic atrophy, meaning that they become weak and lose mass because of lack of neurologic input. When about 30% of motor neurons are affected, clinical signs develop. Equine Motor Neuron Disease can affect all breeds and is usually seen affecting only a single animal in a barn rather than as a herd outbreak. Horses with EMND usually have had no pasture access for over a year before their clinical signs begin to present. Diets deficient in green foodstuffs (i.e. pasture), with poor quality grass hay and no access to alfalfa or supplemenation of vitamin E can predispose a horse to EMND. Aside from measuring a horse’s plasma vitamin E level, a veterinarian can also test for EMND with a more invasive test, which involves submitting a sample of the sacrocaudalis dorsalis muscle for analysis. Treatment for Equine Motor Neuron Disease involves supplementation of the diet with oral vitamin E (5000-7000 IU per day). This can improve horses that are clinically affected with EMND, but it is unlikely to produce full resolution of signs, due to the inability to restore dead neurons. As a means of preventing these consequences of vitamin E deficiency, owners can provide all horses that lack access to good quality grass or green hay for over a year with oral vitamin E supplementation at the level previously described. Additionally, these horses should have their plasma vitamin E levels monitored routinely.

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Clothing Your Horse

Part 2: Stablewear for Soundness

ould you wear tight pajamas that pinch? What is your day like if you don’t rest well? Your horse needs to sleep comfortably, too. Clothing for bed is not just a matter of keeping warm. If it pulls or restricts the shoulder when the horse lies down, he’ll get stiff and sore. Blood is constricted in that area. Meanwhile, horses are ﬁght or ﬂight animals. Wardrobe malfunctions can cause panic and even death. So, here are very practical tips for keeping your horse comfy, safe and sound.

Fold and lift to move blankets comfortably.

Repositioning Chances are you know a horse that threatens to bite when you fuss with his clothes. That’s because someone has moved them by pulling. When the hair is pushed back against the direction of growth, it hurts! So, horses get defensive. To comfortably adjust clothes, fold them forward. Then, lift to move them.

Bucking Straps The horse’s flank is super sensitive. It’s ticklish because ribs do not protect organs. Rodeo broncos go wild because of a rope tightened around the flank. So, they buck in a blind panic. The same thing can happen if a horse’s clothes slide back. Often, involuntary twitching at the withers leads to surcingles sliding back to the big part of the belly, suddenly becoming a bucking strap. There is no warning! The horse goes ballistic. This is not to be underestimated. Braiders are tempted to undo the front buckle, without undoing the surcingles. They figure it will just take a moment to braid at the withers. As a result, many can tell you about panicked horses that ran right through tied-down tent flaps, solid wood walls and even into a neighbor’s pool, which resulted in drowning. Yes. Surcingles very easily become bucking straps and death traps. To avoid the bucking strap threat: • Put clothes on from front to back. Fasten the chest, then surcingles, followed by leg straps. • Take them off from back to front. Undo leg straps, then surcingles and finally the chest. That way, whenever surcingles are fastened, the chest is secured so clothes won’t slide back. When the chest is undone before the surcingles, you are asking for problems. It can be deadly. 98, Equine Journal, December 2011

Cross leg straps through each other to the same side, hanging loosely, but at least four inches above the hock to avoid getting caught when he lies down.

Fitting Surcingles, whether crossed or not, should have a good, stacked ﬁst-worth of slack. If they’re too loose, the equine could get his foot through them when he lies down. That would be disastrous. I always leave a good four to six inches of slack in the chest. Blankets slide back. So, if you put them on a bit forward, chances are they won’t be as constricting at the shoulder when the horse lies down. Many clothes have shoulder gussets, but those help a horse run, not sleep comfortably. So, leave slack at the chest. You want leg straps to be comfortable and safe. I ﬁnd it best to cross them through the other, fastening to the same side. This way, they hang away from the body. If they’re too loose, the hock can catch when the horse lies down. That will cause panic and injury. So, be sure straps hang at least four inches above the hock.

Layering Layers provide extra insulation. Sheets stay against the coat. On extra cold days, we use big, rectangular Witney Blankets. They are traditionally gold with a black and a red stripe. We place them between the sheet and parka and fold them back to keep the base of the neck protected. They’ll stay in place. Or, pull the length forward and use a blanket pin to secure it at the chest.

Dampness If your horse is damp, he’ll only chill to the bone and be prone to illness and injury. Be sure your horse and his clothes are bone dry. How would you feel if you slept in a cold wet bed? Keep stalls clean. Rubber mats are extra cold and don’t drain. If you want to save money and keep your horse sound, bed very deep and pick often. If the stall doesn’t get dirty, you rarely need to replenish shavings.

Determining Comfort If your horse’s ears are cold, he is already chilled. If his shoulders are clammy, he is apt to colic. The most important area to keep warm is the loin.

Horse Care Myths & Tips Many horses can seem comfortable, but when you feel above the ﬂank, kidneys are cold. Ideally, both the shoulders and kidneys should be toasty, but never damp. Each horse is an individual. Stallions tend to run hot. Mares can vary with their cycle. Older horses’ backs can be extra sensitive. When a horse gets up, he will run cold for a few minutes. Night check is important. Temperatures drop when the sun goes down, later at night and again just before the sun rises. If you put nightclothes on at dinnertime, horses will likely sweat or get cold at some point. So, it is better to add another layer at night check. When in doubt as to what to put on, remember that if a horse is hot, he can colic. If a bit cold, he can lie down to stay warmer.

Choose clothes cut for your horse’s body type. Then, adjust them properly, leaving lots of room at the chest when dressing. Old bandage inners put over the chest and folded back over the withers area, can offer extra padded protection.

Fresh Air Good circulation is pivotal to health. It is better to leave doors or windows cracked, as long as they don’t blow directly on horses. Once I taught in a barn that was sealed tight and I ended up in the hospital. It is better to dress horses

well and keep air fresh. Picking stalls often helps too.

Cozy No one likes to be cold. Every horse is different. Proper bedclothes are contingent upon weather, when a horse was clipped and where his stall is located. It is easy to leave the barn and shift gears. But, pay mind. Be proactive and consistent. Keeping your horse comfortable allows him to be a sound and willing partner. ■

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Real Estate Showcase By Karen E. Baril

Choosing an Equestrian Community Although the concept of equestrian communities is still relatively new to the marketplace, the idea seems to be catching on, and, for good reason. The best-planned communities offer competition-sized arenas, instructional clinics, scenic trails, and like-minded horse people for neighbors. It doesn’t get any better than that for most equestrians. But, as in choosing any new farm, you’ll have to do plenty of research and some oldfashioned footwork before you make your ﬁnal choice. Below are 10 tips to help you ﬁnd the equestrian community of your dreams.

Choose your locale wisely. If you’ve always dreamed of living in a warmer climate, you’ll be looking in a southerly direction, but climate isn’t the only factor when it comes to location. How close will you be to shopping centers, culture and entertainment, continuing education, and other activities outside of the development? As nice as your community may be, you’ll be spending at least part of your days outside the gates, in the surrounding cities or towns.

Consider your life stage. Are you looking to retire? Raise a family? Or, are you in that mid-life stage where you need a big change? If you’re retiring, you’ll probably want to choose a

community that is age-restricted. On the other hand, if you’re planning on raising a family, you’ll choose a community that offers activities for young families, like summer camps, youth groups, and sports. If, instead, you’re looking for a mid-life adventure, choose a community that offers a perfect blend of both young and old with plenty of other mid-lifers eager for adventure.

Think investment. Even though you might be planning on staying in the community, life has a way of throwing curve balls. A community with good management, well-kept grounds, and friendly horse people will ensure that the values stay high on your new property.

Separate needs versus desires. Just as in buying a standalone house, you’ll want to make a wish list. What can’t you live without? If I were writing the list, it would include an indoor arena, an outdoor arena, quiet roads, miles of trails, and a private home on a picturesque lot. Also, consider the predominant riding style. If you love to ride barrels and the community is largely geared toward the polo rider, you might not ﬁnd the living as good.

Three Runs Plantation Three Runs Plantation is an equestrianoriented residential community, located just south of historic downtown Aiken, SC. Aiken is a magnolia-scented small town with a proud legacy and thriving equestrian culture dating back almost 200 years. It is a place of charm, sophistication and great natural beauty. Great restaurants, shopping, sidewalk cafes, music, art and theatre are all part of Aiken’s cosmopolitan flair. And, it is perfect horse country. It’s no surprise then that Aiken is considered one of the best places in the United States to live. Three Runs Plantation encompasses over 2,400 acres of graceful, rolling topography. It is land that seems to stretch forever…over broad savannahs and forests dense with age-old trees. Two significant creeks run through the land, and conservation easements protect hundreds of acres of wetlands and creek frontage. One of the most significant amenities offered at Three Runs is 30 miles of trails that meander through the magnificent scenery. The trails are marked and groomed to be enjoyed on foot or on horseback. There are picnic areas along the way and places to stop and enjoy the gently moving waters of Cedar Creek and Three Runs Creek. Portions of the trail system include gallop areas and cross-country 100, Equine Journal, December 2011

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training jumps. At the heart of Three Runs is the equestrian complex with amenities that are among the finest in the area. They include: two competition-level riding arenas (jump and dressage), a third grassed arena for jump and flatwork training, beautifully appointed clubhouse, outdoor pavilion and pool with cabana. A second equestrian activity location is under construction and will include a fenced area for jump and flatwork training. Future plans for the community include a recreation complex with a lap pool, tennis courts and a fitness room. Three Runs is a custom-build community. Generous architectural guidelines allow for any lifestyle. You will find everything from spacious dream homes to cozy hunt boxes nestled throughout the landscape. Homesites range from 4+ acres to over 20 acres. There is no time requirement to build, and developer financing is available. Three Runs Plantation was designed for those who relish the beauty and spirit of horse country. It is a special place that provides an opportunity for equestrian and non-equestrian families alike to enjoy the peace and tranquility of gracious country living. Visit www.threerunsplantation.com for more information.

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How much “togetherness” are you looking for? Some communities offer a communal barn; others offer home sites where you can build your own private barn. Some offer group turnout; others allow you to keep your horse on your own property and just meet up for trail rides, clinics, and get-togethers. Decide early on how much togetherness you want before you choose a place to live.

Consider the non-horse person. Communities that offer golf, ﬂy-ﬁshing, walking and hiking trails nearby for the non-horse person are most popular. The Oaks of Lake City, a David and Karen O’Connor Signature development, offers hiking and biking on site, a dog park, and, outside the gates, all the beautiful Florida beaches one could ask for. The variety is welcome, even for the die-hard horse lover.

To gate or not to gate. That is the question. Decide early on if you prefer living in a gated community (restricted access) or prefer a more open style of living. Many equestrian communities offer restricted access due to the nature of the activities. In a gated community, your children are safer riding their bicycles or ponies down the road than in an area that allows through trafﬁc. If you’ve never lived in a gated community, consider the downside as well. Repairmen have to be pre-arranged with the

guard and buzzed in. Simply ordering a pizza can require a bit of planning. That can get tiresome after a while.

Speak with the Management Team. Ask lots of questions. How long have they been managing the barn; how much experience do they have; what kinds of problems have arisen and how have they been resolved? A good barn management team is essential to avoid conﬂicts.

Be aware of hidden costs. Once you’ve found the perfect place, ask if you can choose your own builder or if there’s a builder on site. Many communities have minimum square footage requirements as well, so that bungalow you were planning on might not meet approval. Ask about fees for maintenance, grounds-keeping, and barn employees. Most communities are run a lot like a condo, with members of the board deciding how often and how much fees are raised.

Finally, ask people who already live there if they like it. Buying and moving are big investments. You should tour the community and chat with homeowners to ﬁnd out if they’re happy with their choice.

Brays Island Plantation Brays Island Plantation is truly unique, not only because of the natural surroundings and dedication to the traditional outdoor lifestyle, but also because of the unrivaled range and quality of amenities it offers. This 5,500acre private, residential community, shared by only 325 property owners and operated exclusively for their benefit, is remarkably unchanged from earlier days when Brays Island functioned as a working plantation. Amenities include 3,500 acres set aside as a nature and hunting preserve for deer, dove, quail, turkey, pheasant and chukar. A kennel with over 40 pointers, professional guides and trainers allow for quail hunting with your own dog, with Brays’ pointers, on horseback or from the mule-drawn quail wagon. The gun club offers skeet, trap, five stand, pistol, rifle and archery ranges, and the 15 stand sporting clays course, originally designed by Holland and Holland, was recently expanded. The island’s 18-hole links-style golf course, highlighted by immense greens and natural hazards, requires no tee times. Surrounded by over 20 miles of tidal estuaries, Brays offers year-round

fishing for red fish, with seasonal runs of cobia, trout, black drum, jacks, tarpon, flounder and others. Salt and fresh ponds on the plantation offer red fish up to 40 pounds, trout, black drum, bass and breams. Horseback riding has always been an important part of life at Brays Island. With unmatched facilities for almost any equestrian pursuit, including a magnificent Equestrian Center, 60 miles of sand roads and trails, and hundreds of acres of paddocks, Brays is ideal for riders of all levels and ages. The old plantation house is The Inn at Brays Island, offering 13 rooms, a fitness center with indoor pool, and an outdoor pool and tennis courts…all for the exclusive use of property owners, their families and guests. Two restaurants on the property provide fine dining every day of the year. Brays Island Plantation is much more than just a gated sporting community…it’s a way of life. To visit and start enjoying the benefits of plantation living at Brays Island, call 866-320-1201 or 843-846-3170, or visit www.BraysIsland.com. December 2011, Equine Journal, 101

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LAST LAUGH

A Horse’s Letter to Santa

By Ange Dickson Finn

Dear Nice Easy-Keeper Guy With the Reindeer, How are you? I am fine. The hocks are a lot better, thanks. The supplement you brought my owner last year has really helped. Thank Rudolph for me. It has been a pretty good year, Mr. Guy, especially with the hocks feeling so fine. I got to go to a lot more of those big-horse meetings and see all my buddies. I strutted my stuff really good, and my owner got some more of the long, colorful things that hang off my bridle, and even a big thing like a breast collar, with lots of scratchy stuff attached to it, that they put around my neck while everyone hollered and clapped. She really likes those things. So anyway, Mr. Guy, here’s my list for this year. I’d have gotten it to you earlier, but we got a new young’un in the herd, and I’ve been really busy teaching him his place. Little snot thought he could graze in my corner of the pasture. I don’t know who his dam was, but nobody has taught him any manners. Ok, here goes: First – A lot more alfalfa please. And, that’s not just for me, Mr. Guy; I’m asking for all of us in the herd. We’d really appreciate it. Second – Could you just make my owner stop it with the all the new bits she’s trying out. She’s driving me crazy. Could you maybe bring her a special bit that is easier on me, but makes her “think” she’s getting something done? If you’ll do that, I promise to be good and not give away our secret. Dasher told me last year you have some terrific bits for the reindeer; maybe you could make them up in our size. Third – And, very important: one of those sheepskin things to hold the saddle on. I’ve seen that on some of my buddies and they look really comfy. Fourth – Now, this is probably a stretch, Mr. Guy, but I’m going to ask for it anyway. The mare at the end of the shed row has a pet. He’s a little thing with horns. She really likes him. Now that I see that pets are allowed in this barn, I’d like you to bring me one too. The cat is ok but very aloof. The dogs just come and go all the time and are slavishly devoted to the humans. I like humans, but really, the dogs overdo it. I don’t want to have to start screaming and kicking my stall every time my friends leave, which is what the mare did to get her pet. That’s just not my style. Fifth – And, only if I can’t get a pet, I would like some toys. One of my friends at one of the big-horse meetings told me that she has lots of toys in her stall. Something to push around with her nose and treats fall out. It gets boring in the stall, and I wouldn’t mind having extra treats either. Sixth – One of my buddies said that his human actually arranged for a sort of translator to talk to him and his human together. Some kind of “human communicator,” it seems, since humans have such a hard 114, Equine Journal, December 2011

time understanding us, poor things. His human got another human who can actually talk with us, more or less. He said it was very interesting and he was able to tell her about some aches and pains that his owner hadn’t noticed. The human communicator didn’t speak our language fluently, but they managed, and she was very calming and nice to be around. So, I’d like this communicator person to talk to my human for me. I heard my owner say the other day she has got to give up riding for a while. I noticed she has been getting very round, just in the stomach area (hard on the ol’ back!), and now, apparently, she’s going to have something – I don’t know, some kind of operation for impaction colic maybe. She walks around with her hand on her back a lot and rubs her tummy with a faraway look in her eye. Anyway, she said she’s got a lease for me. I don’t know what a lease is, but it seems to involve somebody else riding me. So my last request for this year, Mr. Guy, is simple: a good rider and a good trainer. Please. And, don’t forget about that bit. 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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with EQUINE JOURNAL INDUSTRY NEWS: Northeast ..............................................................................117 Mid-Atlantic, Midwest & Beyond ................................152 ARABIANS: Northeast ..............................................................................142 Mid-Atlantic, Midwest & Beyond ................................164 Affiliations.............................................................................171 MORGANS: Northeast ..............................................................................144 Mid-Atlantic, Midwest & Beyond ................................166 Affiliations.............................................................................184 QUARTER HORSE: Northeast ..............................................................................150 Mid-Atlantic, Midwest & Beyond ................................168

DRESSAGE: Northeast ..............................................................................120 Mid-Atlantic, Midwest & Beyond ................................155 Affiliations.............................................................................174 DRIVING: Northeast ..............................................................................125 Mid-Atlantic, Midwest & Beyond ................................158 Affiliations.............................................................................174 EVENTING: Northeast ..............................................................................126 Mid-Atlantic, Midwest & Beyond ................................160 HUNTER/JUMPER: Northeast ..............................................................................128 Mid-Atlantic, Midwest & Beyond ................................162 WESTERN: Mid-Atlantic, Midwest & Beyond ................................163

AFFILIATIONS: 170

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Distance Riding .................................... 173 Fjord.......................................................... 176 Friesians .................................................. 177 Gypsy ........................................................ 180 Haflinger.................................................. 182

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DIRECTORY ...................................194 SALE BARN.....................................207 CLASSIFIEDS ................................207 ADVERTISERS INDEX ..............210

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Northeast News On September 17, the Minis Too! 4-H club from Cheshire County, NH, once again provided some entertainment for the walkers against Alzheimer’s by bringing two of the club member’s horses down for the public to enjoy. This year, the president of the club wanted to go a step further and formed a team with other club members to join in the walk and fundraise along with everyone else. The club members set a modest goal of $500, but as a result of their efforts, the Minis Too 4-H club reached way beyond their goal and raised a total of $1,200 to help fight against Alzheimer. Besides raising money for the Memory walk, Minis Too members voted on and donated $200 of the club’s funds to the Sportsman’s Club in Fitzwilliam to help with their children’s playground. To fi nd out more information on the Minis Too 4-H club or about joining 4-H in general, call the office at 603-3524550.

Recreational Trail Program in Jeopardy By New Hampshire Horse Council There is an urgent issue that needs your attention having to do with federal recreational trail spending. The Recreational Trail Program (RTP) – the primary source of trail funding in this country – is in great jeopardy. Horsemen should contact their federal legislators immediately to help preserve funding for recreational trails. If we do not act, many trails will be closed and there will be little in the way of new trail construction or federal funds for maintenance (which will lead to more closures). RTP is a program of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), providing funds to the states to develop and maintain recreational trails and trailrelated facilities for both motorized and non-motorized recreational trail uses. Please contact your legislator today and let them know how important the RTP program and equestrian trails are to you.

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Amanda Bois and her Camelot kill pen rescue, Pint O’Guinness (formerly known as hip #930). She rescued him on St. Patrick’s Day 2011. He is pictured at his second show where he competed in the green horse divisions. Amanda hopes to continue to teach him to jump and maybe even turn him into a low level event horse.

UNH Therapeutic Riding Program’s Luncheon The University of New Hampshire Therapeutic Riding Program hosted a VIP luncheon ringside at the premier equestrian sporting event, the Fidelity Investments Jumper Classic, Saturday, September 17 at the Silver Oak Equestrian Center, Hampton Falls, NH. Proceeds from the luncheon will be used to purchase a new equine for the program. Those attending the sold out luncheon enjoyed VIP parking, a souvenir program book, wine bar and a gourmet buffet luncheon, featuring culinary delights such as creamy lobster bisque, assorted specialty sandwiches and wraps, and miniature pastries. The luncheon was held ringside under a private tent in the prime viewing location for the show jumping ﬁeld. Flowers for the tables were generously donated by Garrison Hill Flo-

rists in Dover, chocolate favors were donated by Fiesta Candy, beer was donated by Smuttynose Brewery, wine donated by the Whitley Family and soft drinks were donated by Coca Cola of Seabrook. Lisa Maron won this year’s Fancy Hat contest for “Ladies” and was awarded with a SOHO Spa of Rye Gift certiﬁcate and a gift basket from Lindt Chocolate. Ken Clark took the men’s category for the second year in a row and received a gift bag from Starbuck’s of Portsmouth. Youth hat winners included Lindsay Veilleux, who received a Breyer horse donated by Back in the Saddle, and Abby Etter who won a framed print from Wind Horse Studios. Tickets for next year’s luncheon, to be held on September 15, 2012, will go on sale in June of 2012 from the program’s website www.trp.unh.edu. Sponsorships will be available starting in April. December 2011, Equine Journal Northeast, 117

Charity Rally By Joann Long The charity Trail Rally held at the Knight Farm, in Honeoye, NY, was humming with activity! In addition to all the riders and horses, a large audience came to watch the day’s events! We had audience friendly activities such as watching the Versatility Challenge Obstacle course and nearby Trail Rally obstacles that were within walking distance. Everyone also had fun taking part in Chinese rafﬂes with fantastic prizes, wonderful messages, and opportunities to visit the pottery and saddle pad vendors, all while raising funds for this year’s charity. We were pleased the day was so successful and were happy to raise thousands of dollars for the Habitat for Humanity of Ontario County! Check out all the other awards, results and activities, as well as the fun chronicled in photography by Sorrells Photography at www.GentleDoveFarm. com in the Events link under Charity Trial Rally Results!

Thank you to so many people that made this event so special! In particular, deep appreciation goes to Richard Knight and Debbie Holland for all their hard work and dedication that made it all happen at their lovely host farm. Our sincere thanks to Greg Swartz, Ken Allen, and crew from Habitat for Humanity! They were exceptional in their support and assistance! They were so receptive to working with us for this charity event, obtained some unique items that made our event distinctive, and pitched right in wherever needed! To our wonderful riders – Thank you for coming! We had some challenges with the severe thunderstorm storm at the end of the day, but even that went as smooth as possible given the great rider attitudes, and wonderful work and assistance from of our volunteers. We hope you all had fun and we sincerely thank you for your support! All scores and results, as well as our fantastic sponsor list, are available on www.GentleDoveFarm.com.

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Ten Broeck Farm had great fun at the NEDA Fall Festivals, September 13-18, and at Dressage at Devon, September 27-October 2. Phil Silva was a busy guy showing Karola I, a very talented Holsteiner mare. She won ﬁrst place for Mares Four-years and Older, Reserve Champion in the Mares Championship, Reserve Champion in the Mature Horse Championship, NEDA Fall Festival Grand Champion, Great American Insurance Group/USDF Breeders Championships New England Mare Final Champion. Phil Silva was also pleased to handle Durante, who won the GAIG/USDF 2011 Champion for Young Horse Colts/ Geldings. Orintha Silva rode Karola I in the Prix St. George Region 8 Championships. She’s really looking forward to showing her Grand Prix next show season. “We went to Devon and then took two weeks off, and now we will be training all winter for Grand Prix. This is such an exciting 120, Equine Journal Northeast, December 2011

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New Partnership Greengate Stud Hanoverian Sporthorses extends their congratulation to Starr Vaugh Equestrian Center on the purchase of their Grand Prix Stallion, Donarweiss ggf. They tell us that Genay Vaughn is a perfect match for the lovely athlete; Greengate is very excited about the upcoming opportunities for this new

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First Place, First Show By Abby Bloxsom Strong efforts from first-year riders contributed to a respectable showing at the Post University Dressage Team’s first show on September 24, 2011, at the University of Vermont. Jordan Boucher of Bedford, NH, a first-year student, won first place with 62.5% in a strong Intro Class. In addition, Katherine Fish, another first-year student from Beverly, MA, placed ninth in Upper Training Level, and freshman Gabriella Goulet of Bristol, CT, placed eighth in Lower Training Level. Senior Carlie Serif of Waterbury, CT, placed eighth in First Level.

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Dressage Coach Liz Doering of Bethany complimented the IDA team on their performance, “The Post University riders are really progressing well. This is such a challenging competition format, and the underclassmen have really stepped up to the challenge. We are all very proud of the whole team for their hard work and positive attitudes.” For further information about Post University’s Equine programs, contact the Post University Equine Department at or 203-596-4645, or by email ABloxsom@ post.edu. Photo Courtesy of Greengate Stud

Yearling colt Sternlicht GGF (Soliman de Hus X Rascalino), owned and bred by Rachel Erhlich of Greengate Stud Hanoverian Sporthorses, showcased his future potential at Dressage at Devon, earning the 85.1% and the high score of the show in the Yearling Colts and Geldings class.

Now Online Did you miss one of the New England Dressage Association Symposiums? Would you like to see the video? Now, courtesy of DressageClinic.com, you can access links to view past videos of the NEDA symposiums online. What a great resource! Visit www.neda.org to view the videos.

Ride for a Cause Settlement Farm held a Schooling Show on October 22, 2011, to benefit The Dressage Foundation, Renee Isler Dressage Support Fund. They report that they had a wonderful show with over 40 riders participating. “S” judge, Bill Warren, graciously donated his whole day for the benefit of the foundation. Settlement farm raised over $1,000 for the fund, a wonderful donation. Thanks to all of their sponsors for the great prizes! Prizes included $25 Gift Certificates to local restaurants, Mattes Saddle Pads, Brand New Halters (one with engraved name plate), Tempi Watch, Stock Ties and more. For more information and complete results, visit www. Islerdressage.com. Want to see YOUR NAME in Dressage News? Send your information and photos to Jenn@EquineJournal.com. Visit www.EquineJournal.com for the latest dressage news.

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MCDS Scurry The Massachusetts Carriage and Driving Society held their second annual American Scurry Challenge on September 25, 2011. Congratulations to the champions of the day! VSE, two- or four-wheel vehicle: Cindy Baehr and Farthing Single Horse, two-wheel vehicle: Carleen Crummett and Meadowmere Double Time Single Pony, two-wheel vehicle: Marcy Reed and Cabot French Curtsy Single Horse, four-wheel vehicle: Henry Tarryk and Whippoorwill King

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(Top) Christine Smith and Esccord RGS at the Future Event Horse East Coast National Championships. (Right) Ensign on Deck RGS and Katie Murphy.

FEH Success By Murphy Eventing Katie Murphy of Area 1 ventured to the Morven Park International Equestrians Center in Leesburg, VA, for the Future Event Horse East Coast National Championships. Presented by professional handler, Christine Smith, Ensign on Deck RGS (Emitt) competed in the two-year-old division and Esccord RGS (Garth) competed in the three-yearold division. Both horses were bred by Page Brook Farms. Emitt placed fourth among the geldings and fourth overall. Born in late June, Emitt was behind the other horses in growth and stature. We are excited to see how he continues to develop. Garth placed second among geldings and third overall for three year old ﬁllies/geldings. Both horses received impressive scores for their quality and straightness of gaits and correctness of build. Katie is headed to Southern Pines, NC, for March and February where Garth will debut at area events. In April, Emitt 126, Equine Journal Northeast, December 2011

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Team Ashton By Corinne Ashton As 2011 draws to a close, Team Ashton had some good last runs! The now practically famous OTTB, Bubblesphere, was second in the Open Premliminary at UNH, after winning the dressage and heading into cross-country a good 10 points ahead of everyone else. His rider did not check, and double check, the optimum time (won’t do that again!) and ended up with 13 time penalties, relegating him to second!

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Course Brook Thanks Course Brook Farm would like to thank all of the competitors at their Second Fall Horse Trials. “We appreciate the patience everyone had in dealing with the footing issues and already have plans to remedy the situation for next year. We hope to see you there.”

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Industry Hunter/Jumper foot, quite a spectacle! Sunday’s Pro-Am Class was a fun change of pace. Nine horses were entered, each ridden in one direction by a pro and the second direction by an amateur rider. No discussion was allowed between the teammates when changing horses, but a lot of laughter was heard. Medal Results: Downeast Walk Trot Poles Medal: 1. Casey Flannigan, Winship Felicity; 2. Nellie Block, Hershey Kisses; Downeast Mini Medal Final: 1. Logan Bolster, Thatʼs How We Do It; 2. Julia Mello, Captain Boomer; Downeast Childrensʼ Medal: 1. Taylor Schoonover, Dreaming out Loud; 2. Carly Ransdell, Halestorm; Downeast Pony Medal: 1. Miranda Adcock, As Enchanted; 2. Lauren Mottat, See Me Sparkle; Downeast Modiﬁed Adult Medal: 1. Gil Libro, Optimo 2. Patrice Carmen, Starbuck; Downeast Junior Medal: 1. Meaghan Haugh, Ultimatum; 2. Vicki Lowell, Court Nʼ Spark; Downeast Adult Medal: 1. Suzanne Snyder, Optimo; 2. Amanda Conley, Ruﬁo.

2011 Days of Champions Medal Finals By Melody Taylor-Scott

The prestigious 2011 Massachusetts Horseman’s Council Days of Champions Medal finals held September 30-October 2 at the Three County Fairgrounds in Northampton, MA, was the 30th anniversary of the Junior Medal and the 19th for the Adult and Mini Medal finals. Show manager Debby Tate and chairman Felicia Knowles instituted some new changes this year, moving the exhibitor buffet to the indoor arena after the Adult Medal. Catered by Spoleto Restaurant of Northampton, the food was excellent and plentiful. Also new is a four-judge format, sitting in two locations around the ring with scores being averaged. Leo Conroy, Scott Fitton, Jim Giblin, and Rob Gage officiated this year. All exhibitors were entered into a free drawing each day, one each of the older and younger Adults received a free

stall and one Junior each day received a $300 gift certificate from Dover Saddlery. Also, all who competed received a MHC emblem keepsake box. First to go in each class received a bracelet from Show Stable Artisans. Entries were comparable to last year with 96 in the Adults, 37 Older, and 59 Younger, 133 Juniors, and 90 Mini Medalists. There were two flights each of Older and Younger Open Adult Equitation along with the two Adult medals held on Friday. Saturday brought two flights of 14 and under and three flights of 15 to 17 Open Equitation and the Junior Medal and two flights of 11 and Under and two of the 12 to 14 Open Equitation plus 90 in the Mini Medal on Sunday. Trainer Jacqueline White pulled a hat trick when daughters Emily White won Reserve Champion in the Younger Adults and Haley White won the Junior Championship! The 2011 M.H.C. Amateur Adult Hunt Seat Medal Champion 30 Years and Over was awarded to Carolyn Lackey riding Oke Tag, and Reserve Champion was Deborah E. Marx riding Billy Ruffian.

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Industry Hunter/Jumper The 2011 M.H.C. Amateur Adult 18-30 Years Hunt Seat Medal Champion was Abby Cook aboard USA and the Reserve Champion was Emily White on Centolys Z. Saturday brought the hotly contested Junior Medal over a challenging course with multiple rollbacks, bending lines, and a one stride in and out, approached off a short diagonal rollback turn and set on the short side and spanning the in-gate, proved to be the nemesis of many riders. With a final round score of 89.12 and making it a clean sweep, the 2011 M.H.C. Junior Hunt Seat Medal Champion was Haley White riding Patriot, and Reserve Champion was Devon Wood on Carson 7. Sunday was again a full day with 90 young riders competing over a flowing course of bending lines, rollback turns, options to take the inside cut, and a jump set up across the center line. Two flights each of Open Equitation 11 and under and 9 to 14 years preceded the MHC Mini Medal final. The Medal second round course consisted of six individual jumping efforts to a sideline ending with a jump on the short side next to the in gate. The 2011 M.H.C. Hunt Seat Mini Medal Champion was Kendra Gierkink riding Limerick, and Reserve Champion was Jordan Stiller aboard Blue Highway. Complete results can be found on www.mahorsecouncil.com. Want to see YOUR NAME in Hunter/Jumper News? Send your information and photos to reddy@equinejournal.com. Visit www.equinejournal.com for the latest hunter/jumper news.

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Congratulations to Kristal Tremblay on purchasing a new ﬁlly from Ash Lane Farm. She is out of Spring Sojourrn and by Riverman (Holsteiner). This ﬁlly is double registered half Arabian and Oldenburg. Her registered name is ALF Rubicon, but Kristal plans on calling her River. We look forward to seeing this new partnership in the sport horse in hand classes next year!

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National Success received impressive scores in Training and First Level dressage. For more information about the breeding program at Crossen Arabians and Warmbloods and to see a sales list, visit www.CrossenArabians.com.

Thank You Khemalowa, owned and bred by Lisa and Scott Robinson of RA Arabians. Audrey Barr Humphrey rode her to a fourth place ﬁnish in First Level ATR at Sport Horse Nationals.

still to come for this talented horse! Stable buddy, Moonshine Malachi, captured National Top Ten in the ever so competitive Open Sport Horse Show Hack for the Half Arabians in his ﬁrst year competing in show hack with owner, breeder and trainer, Cheryl. Other Cranberry Knoll competitors showing for their ﬁrst time at a National Competition were Lynne Ferreira aboard Malachi and Jesselyn Dugas with Pinebrook Jack Frost. Both had wonderful rides in the very competitive half-Arabian divisions! Special thanks goes out to Julie Dugas who handles everything behind the scenes – she will be up on a horse in the shows in 2012 – and grand-showparents, Sharon and Jimmy Stewart who are the best videographers and supporters anyone could ask for.

Endurance Championships The AHA Region 16 50-mile Endurance Championship Ride was held Sunday, September 11, 2011, at the LeGrand’s Reynolds Horsemen’s Camping Area in Escoheag, RI. Champion in both the Region 16 Championship and the NEATO Open Endurance Rides was Tom Hutchins riding Tektonic. The Reserve Champion in the Region 16 Championship ride was Deborah Reich riding DJB Juniper.

BF Beybe Etoile, owned by Lisa and Scott Robinson of RA Arabians, placed third in Training Level ATR at Sport Horse Nationals with Audrey Barr Humphrey in the irons.

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Region 16 is grateful for the many volunteers that make the Region 16 Championship Show and Region 16 at large a success. Without those volunteers many of the programs and events we enjoy would not happen. They took some time during the 2011 Region 16 Championship Show to pay recognition and say thank you to some of those people that make things happen. A special thank you to Walter Misco, Region 16 Director; Linda Misco, Patrons Chairman; Lurline Combs, Show Ofﬁce and Patrons Volunteer; Nancy Audet, Hospitality and all around Volunteer; Marcia (Jodi) Schwartz, Scholarship Chairperson; Don Schwartz, Hospitality; and Don and Linda Maiuri, Sport Horse, Dressage, and Hunter/Jumper Coordinators.

Horses bred by Sue and Tom Crossen of Crossen Arabians and Warmbloods had a successful Sport Horse Nationals, bringing home a number of impressive titles. CA Davign (CA Dillion X Daniella) won reserve championship honors in First Level dressage. He also brought home an additional ﬁve top-ten awards in First Level and Second Level dressage as well as Sport Horse In Hand for his owner Judy Coates. CA Cartier (CA Dillion X Cor D’ Want to see YOUR NAME in Arabian Elise) took also home top honors, winNews? Send your information and photos ning the HA Green Working Hunter to Jenn@EquineJournal.com. Championship under the tutelage of Bevin Visit www.EquineJournal.com for the O’Reilly Dugan (www.winchesterstables. latest Arabian News. com). In addition to this big win, he was named Reserve National Champion in HA Hunter Hack Junior Horse and took home six additional top-ten prizes in Shavings/Sawdust the Hunter Hack, Working Hunter Bulk Kiln Dry/Green Bagged Shavings and Sport Horse in Arena Footing Trucking - Live Floor Trailers/ Hand divisions. Rubber Leather Chips Vans Deliver throughout Tom Crossen New England, NY, PA also competed at Truck Tire Sidewalls the show, celebrat(for tarp anchors) ing a big birthday and his ﬁrst time 1000 Plymouth St., Rte 104, Bridgewater Bridgewater, MA riding at a naFarm Supply Co. Inc. www.bridgewaterfarm.com tional competition. Riding with Bevin FARM • LANDSCAPE & PET PRODUCTS O’Reilly Dugan, he 508-697-0357 or 800-665-9328 Mon-Fri 8-5:30, Sat 8-4, Sun 10-3 and CA Garimond

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Cherry Ledge News Cherry Ledge Farm (CLF) in Woodstock, CT, attended the Lippitt Country Show held August 20 and 21, 2011, in Tunbridge, VT. Royal Image Jedi Knight was in stunning shape, considering he was 650 pounds when he arrived at CLF in May of 2008. The folks that saw him back then were thrilled to see him now. Jedi was shown by Karen Swanberg and was awarded ﬁrst in Lippitt Geldings Five Years and Over and Grand Champion Gelding. Karen’s niece, Rebecca Messier, showed Jedi in the Fitting and Showing 13 Years and Under and won the Blue Ribbon, and she also won fourth in the highly-competitive Green Mt. Standard Class (formerly the Justin Morgan Standard). Jedi also was shown by a new CLF client, Ann-Louise Hittle of Watertown, MA, and they won the Amateur Adult Fitting and Showing with only one chance to practice. Mint Black Jack, now 16 years old, was a big star at the Lippitt Country Show, winning the Stallions 15 Years and Older, Senior Champion Stallion, Grand Champion Stallion and the Green

Mt. Standard Grand Champion. He has the “ideal look and type” of the oldstyle Morgan, and he gathers new fans everywhere he goes. This year was Jack’s tenth win of the Justin Morgan/Green Mt. Standard Class. Karen is hoping to be back in the saddle before the 2012 show season. It has been a long road to recovery after her accident. The Woodstock Fair, over Labor Day weekend, was a lot of fun and was Karen’s 42nd consecutive year competing. This year, CBMF Gabriella, owned by Lisa Fenton and Family of Middletown Springs, VT, was the cherished mount of the children. Beth Bardin, the owner’s daughter, rode in the Walk/Trot 10 and Under division and placed third in Pleasure, first in Equitation and was Reserve Champion Day End. Rebecca Messier showed Walk/Trot 1117 years. She placed second in Pleasure, second in Equitation and seventh in Discipline Rail. A new and up-andcoming leadline rider, Lydia Norman, of Woodstock, CT, did great in her first show, getting a fifth in Trail, seventh in Equitation and eighth in Pleasure. Karen showed Mint Black Jack in the Reg. Morgan In-hand and placed fourth. In Open Model Horse Five Years and Older, they also placed fourth. To keep up to date on CLF, visit their FacebookSM page at Cherry Ledge Farm.

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Remembering Rick Stevens On Saturday, October 8, 2011, respected Morgan horse trainer, Rick Stevens, surrounded by family and dear friends, lost his heroic battle with cancer at the Philip Hulitar Inpatient Hospice Center in Providence, RI. Rick graduated from Grafton High School in 1977 and resided in Newport, RI, for the last 16 years. Rick is survived by his sister, Angela (Stevens) Carota, wife of Jeff Carota of Grafton, MA, and Barbara Stevens, wife of his father Charles R. “Dick” Stevens, who passed away in 2008. His mother, Lucy (Marsello) Stevens, passed away in 2004. He also leaves several cousins and many close friends, including the “Three Musketeers.” His passion and dedication to horses created his outstanding career as a Morgan horse trainer. Throughout his career, he has received an uncountable number of awards. Stevens was dearly missed by his Morgan friends at the ﬁrst night of the Morgan Grand National Horse Show.

NH Resident Wins Youth of the Year Results of the AMHA Youth of the Year Contest were announced at a

ceremony at the Grand National & World Send your information and photos to Championship Morgan Horse Show™ editorial@equinejournal.com. on the evening of Saturday, October 15. Visit www.equinejournal.com for the latest Morgan news. AMHA is pleased to announce Kate Foy of Kingston, NH, as the 2011 AMHA Youth of the Year winner! Kate is the lucky recipient of a $2,500 custom designed awards package, generously sponsored by the Cynthia Elaine Epperson Trust Fund. She qualiﬁed for the national contest by winning the contest at the Maine Morgan ◗ Wood Horse Show. Kate is a senior at the ◗ Chain Link University of Louisville and is a ◗ Ornamental Iron past president of the AMHA Youth ◗ Vinyl Fencing Council. Taking Reserve ◗ Farm & Horse Fencing Youth of the Year honors is Irina Shavlik of White ~ Fully Insured ~ Bear Lake, MN. New Hampshire’s Fence Professionals The AMHA Youth of the Year Contest consists

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of this year’s event. They put on a barbecue lunch for the competitors and allowed those that wanted to practice the obstacles a little after the event to do so. MeQHA believes Trail Trials are an excellent event for the recreational riders of Maine due to the fact that competitors can come to compete and win a prize or they can use the event as a training tool for them and their horse. To get on the mailing list for future events such as this, please contact Marsha Polley at 207-5821494 or chelseariders@yahoo.com.

News from Troy Green Quarter Horses Makayla Flowers and Formally Yours at the Quarter Horse Congress.

MeQHA Trail Trial Maine Quarter Horse Association is proud to announce that they held another successful Trail Trial on September 18, 2011 at Glowin’ Dreams Farm in Livermore, ME. A Trail Trial is best described as a judged trail ride. Riders go out on a marked trail system. Along the way they encounter judges posted at obstacles who score them on their completion of the obstacle. The course is not timed other than a judge may waive you on to the next obstacle if your horse has made several refusals. Trail Trials are growing in popularity nationwide with some horse clubs that are devoted only to Trail Trials. Courses can vary in length and difﬁculty. Riders at the MeQHA Trail Trial encountered obstacles that included moving cattle in a pen, roping a plastic steer, crossing a tarp with brush under it, and walking through gravel pit sand. They had contestants riding horses of varied breeds including an American Spotted Saddle Horse, Tennessee Walking Horses, and Quarter Horses. Frank and Linda Sue of Glowin’ Dreams Farm were very gracious hosts 150, Equine Journal Northeast, December 2011

Congratulations to Cory and Wendy Welch of Salem, NH, on their purchase of a three-year-old mare by Invitation Only, Wannabe Invited. They would like to extend a special thanks to Shannon Vroegh and JR Reichert for selling this exceptional mare. Also, congratulations to all of their clients who purchased yearlings through the Reichert Yearling Sale at this year’s Reichert Celebration in Fort Worth, TX: Sue Devenne and Huntin Forever, Tamara Callahan and PresidentialInvester, Joanie Livingstone and Shes So Famous. They are really excited to start working with this great group of talented and great-minded babies! More congratulations go out to 11year-old Grace O’Connor, of Westfield, MA, and I’ll Lope For Cash, circuit champions in the novice youth hunter under saddle out of 30 exhibitors at the ESQHA Fall Show in Syracuse, NY. Grace also had first place finishes in the youth equitation and top five in showmanship.

Hit Hard Lisa Whalen-Swett, an AQHA Professional Horseman and Vermont Quarter Horse Association member and her husband Jason of Rutland, VT, suffered extensive damage when Hurricane Irene hit Vermont on August 28, 2011. Although all horses were evacuated safely and her house and barn were spared by

Bright Idea Cash is starting a new career with his young owner; they have begun practicing barrels and poles.

only inches, her pastures and outdoor riding arena were completely destroyed. Tracy Reed and the VQHA are currently working with Lisa to ﬁnd donations to help her get back on her feet. So far, donations have been secured by Riverside Tractor (Jim and Renee Ackerman of Montpelier), Guys Farm & Yard, and Depot Feed. More are on their way! Anyone wishing to make a donation may contact Tracy Reed at 802-343-3946.

Well Said! A big congratulations goes out to the New Hampshire Quarter Horse Association Congress Team member, Brian Edmonds, on winning Reserve Champion in the Public Speaking Contest! What a fantastic achievement! Want to see YOUR NAME in Quarter Horse News? Send your information and photos to Jenn@EquineJournal.com. Visit www.EquineJournal.com for the latest Quarter Horse News.

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The Last of the Marwari The Kentucky Horse Park welcomed four rare Marwari horses on permanent loan from Francesca Kelly, who imports this breed from India. The horses came from Kelly’s farm on Chappaquiddick Island off the coast of Massachusetts. Francesca Kelly is a writer who is dedicated to preserving the breed and has increased the number of these horses outside their native India. She is moving her herd to England and is allowing the park to keep three mares and a yearling. The Kentucky Horse Park is the only known location in North America where the Marwari can be seen by the public. The Marwari horses were used hundreds of years ago as warhorses known for their extreme endurance. The Marwari are considered very brave and athletic horses. They are attentive and pick things up quickly through their senses. Visitors at the park during last year’s Alltech® FEI World Equestrian Games watched “tent pegging” demonstrations using some of Ms. Kelly’s Marwaris. The most noted fact about this breed is their extremely distinct ears. The ears curve inward and sometimes touch or overlap

when in front position. The ears are the main characteristic that the registry uses to judge this breed. The breed is available in all colors, but the albino is held in highest regard. The albino Marwari is often used for religious purposes and ceremonies in its native home of India. They often become very attached to their handler and can become protective of them. The three Marwari mares and the yearling colt are on view to the public during park hours. Park Hours and Rates: From November 7 to March 14, the park is open Wednesdays through Sundays. Winter admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children ages 7-12. Children age six and under are always admitted free of charge. Admission includes the International Museum of the Horse – a Smithsonian Afﬁliate, and the American Saddlebred Museum.

Horses Added to Kentucky Proud Program The Kentucky Department of Agriculture, the Kentucky Equine Education Project (KEEP), and the Kentucky Horse Council (KHC) recently announced that

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horses have been added to the Kentucky Proud program. As new members of Kentucky Proud, horse farms in the Commonwealth will be eligible to receive ﬁnancial grants from the Kentucky Department of Agriculture, will be eligible to participate in a cost-share program, and will be able to use the Kentucky Proud logo in advertising their equine products. The Kentucky Proud program was created to promote Kentucky agricultural products. Over the years, the program has grown signiﬁcantly and now includes businesses that support and sell Kentucky products, as well as those that promote the concept of buying agricultural products from Kentucky. Individually, farms should contact KEEP or the Kentucky Horse Council for applications and more information on the Kentucky Proud program. Forms may also be found on the Kentucky Horse Council website at www.kentuckyhorse.org/ kentuckyproud/. Once approved, farms will have access to all the services and support that the Kentucky Department of Agriculture gives to members of that program, including marketing assistance and product promotion, as well as participation in a cost-share program.

4-H Competitive Trail Ride The 2011 PA 4-H State Competitive Trail Ride, known as “The Keystone Ride,” was held on September 23-24, 2011, in Rothrock State Forest. 4-H members, leaders, family and friends arrived with their horses on Friday, September 23, went through pre-ride inspections and prepared to participate in the competitive trail ride on Saturday, the 24th. The 2011 Keystone Ride had participants from Bedford, Bradford, Centre, Clearﬁeld, Jefferson, Lancaster, Mifﬂin and Susquehanna counties. Competitive trail riding takes place on well-marked trails at a timed pace. Judges observe the ride, inspecting the horses before and after the competition. The ride is not a race against time. Scoring is based

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Visitors to Vanner Fair got up close and personal with the stars of the show…the horses.

High Point Jr., Sr., and Adult Award Winners (from left to right): High Point Sr. Award Winner – Abigail Schmit, Bedford County; High Point Jr. Award Winner – Waylon Brennan, Bedford County; High Point Adult Award Winner – Jessica Gothie, Bedford County.

on the overall condition of the horse, with points subtracted for any changes in the horse’s condition. The ride offers high point awards in three divisions. This year’s winners were: High Point 4-H Jr. Rider – Waylon Brennan, Bedford County; High Point 4-H Senior Rider – Abigail Schmit, Bedford County; High Point Adult Rider – Jessica Gothie, Bedford County. Division A - Jr. Riding Ponies: First – Waylon Brennan, Bedford; Second – Stacy Suder, Bedford. Division B - Sr. Riding Ponies: First – Ayrian Talbert, Bedford; Second – Alyssa Keefer, Lancaster. Division C - Jr. Riding Horses: First – Brittany Ewing, Bedford; Second – Kelly Oliver, Susquehanna. Division D - Sr. Riding Horses: First – Abigail Schmit, Bedford; Second – Katie Russell, Clearﬁeld. Division E - Adult/Leader Light Weight: First – Natasha Brubaker, Bedford; Second – Gillian Clark, Bedford. Division F - Adult/Leader Heavy Weight: First – Jessica Gothie, Bedford; Second – Brenda Coe, Centre. The ride also offers horsemanship awards for each youth division. This year’s winners in the Junior Division were: First – Abby Zajaczkowski, Centre; Second – Ashley Mount, Bradford. The Competitive Trail Ride project is open to all 4-H Horse members in Pennsylvania. For more information on 4-H horse programs, contact your county Penn State Extension Ofﬁce, or go to: www.das.psu. edu/4h/horse/.

Thousands Attend First-ever Vanner Fair Spectacular fall color may have been absent from the Caledon, ON, hills landscape, but the colorful Gypsy Vanner horses more than made up for the absence of the “changing of the leaves” during the ﬁrst-ever, North American “Vanner Fair,” held at Deerﬁelds Stables Country Inn, in Caledon, on Saturday, September 24th. Thousands of visitors attended the spectacular event, which showcased these beautiful horses in competition, and later, in musically-choreographed demonstrations. Many attendees experienced an “up close and personal” rapport with these magical horses, who are winning hearts and attracting new equestrian “converts” across North America. The big winners of the day were Gypsy Elite, Zorro N’Co, ridden by Pam Litz of Monclova, OH, with reserve going to Vanner Manor’s, Candy Queen, ridden by Shyla Cardy, of the Welland/St. Catharine’s community. N’Co Gypsy Vanner received the “Best in Fair” perpetual challenge trophy, a specially-commissioned bronze sculpture created by international equine artist, June Towill Brown, and an original painting from renowned landscape artist and resident, Cory Trepanier. Modeled after the world-famous Gypsy horse exposition, “Appleby Fair” in the Lake District of the UK, Vanner Fair symbolically closed with the big splash when all of the participants frolicked with their saddleless

Gypsy Vanner horses in the crystal springfed lake of Deerﬁelds Stables County Inn. For complete results, visit www.vannerfair.com.

Exciting New Opportunities United States Pony Clubs (USPC) is pleased to announce the formation of The Newport Mesa Pony Club Riding Center in Southern California. Newport Mesa Riding Center will serve Pony Club members at the Orange County Fairgrounds, in Costa Mesa, near Newport Beach, California. Members will participate in year-round mounted and unmounted meetings. These members will have the chance to attend camps and rallies, and be introduced to horse management, foxhunting, and international exchanges, just to name a few. They will have opportunities to compete in dressage, eventing, show jumping, polocrosse, quiz, games, tetrathlon and other equestrian competitions available through the Pony Club curriculum. For any questions about Newport Mesa Pony Club Riding Center, please contact Lisa Sabo at lisa@sabogroup.com, or look for the Newport Mesa Riding Center page on FacebookSM.

PATH Scholarship Winners Twenty-one individuals were awarded scholarships to attend the Professional

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Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (PATH Intl.) Conference and Annual Meeting in Lexington, Kentucky. The event, sponsored by Purina®, was November 9-12 at the Hyatt Regency Lexington and featured: the Horse Expo; keynote luncheon speaker, Phil Tedeschi; educational seminars led by industry experts; discussion forums; and networking opportunities. PATH Intl. received more than 140 applications, and a team of three judges, who are each experts in the Equineassisted Activities and Therapies (EAAT) industry, chose the winners. Twenty of these individuals received the general scholarship, and one individual received the Marjorie V. Kittredge Equine Facilitated Psychotherapy and Learning (EFP/L) Scholarship, which was offered for the ﬁrst time this year. General Scholarship Winners were: Kelly Adams, Joan Blank, Cait Budde, Dorrie Fuchs, Faith Elliott, Naomi Heller, Hannah Homnick, Daniel C. Johnson,

Tracy Ellen Krinard, Emily Langer, Elizabeth A. Large, Emery Laws, Maggie McDonald, Amber Miller, Kristin M. Pfahl, Stephanie Roeter, Vanessa Russell, Rebecca Still, Madison Thomas and Kalina Welch. The Marjorie V. Kittredge Equine Facilitated Psychotherapy and Learning Scholarship winner was Kathryn Schroeder. For more information, visit www. pathintl.org.

American Miniature Horse National Championship More than 1,500 of the best and brightest small equine competitors from across the U.S. and Canada competed at the 2011 American Miniature Horse Registry (AMHR) National Championship show. This prestigious event was held at Expo Square in Tulsa, OK, September 8-18. Miniature Horses competed for cash and prizes in classes such as halter, driving,

jumping, costume, obstacle and more. There were special offerings for youth and amateur exhibitors, in addition to breeders’ classes and open competition. With 1,539 Miniatures accounting for more than 6,100 entries in 370-plus classes, the 2011 AMHR National Show is the largest show of its kind in the world. In addition to hundreds of classes and a full complement of awards, the 2011 national show featured a vendor-ﬁlled Mini Mall for the shopping pleasure of exhibitors and spectators. Participants also enjoyed several special events held in conjunction with the show. Most poignant of the events was a special ceremony commemorating the 10th anniversary of the attacks on 9/11/2001. This anniversary held special signiﬁcance for many in the AMHR family. For more information about the American Miniature Horse Registry or the AMHR National Championship Show, visit www.shetlandminiature.com.■

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Dressage News Pan Am Gold By Joanie Morris The U.S. Dressage Team’s Gold medal never looked in doubt at the 2011 Pan American Games. They started off confidently, and with each ride the margin improved. They stormed to victory and won their fourth consecutive Pan American Games Team Gold medal – a first in the sport of dressage. Their combined average score of 74.421% left them well clear of the Canadians who won Silver with a combined average of 70.413%. Colombia put in a valiant late effort to surge into the top three with 69.632%. Led by Olympic veteran Steffen Peters (San Diego, CA) on Weltino’s Magic - the only combination to score over 80% – the U.S. Team put on an exhibition. Peters score of 80.132% is a Pan American Games record. A strong anchor rider, Peters had the luxury today of a little less pressure due to the fact that the entire team put in top 10 performances. Runner-up individually in the Team Competition was Heather Blitz (Wellington, FL), whose elegant effort on Paragon left her with a score of 75.105%. It was a personal best for Blitz with this horse. The Ground Jury, led by Lilo Fore (USA) at C today, included Gabriel Armando (ARG), Stephen Clarke (GBR President), Raphael Saleh (FRA) and Cara Whitham (CAN), was unanimous in the placing of the first two horses. Marisa Festerling (Moorpark, CA) finished fourth individually behind Costanza Jaramillo on Wakana from Colombia. She rode Big Tyme in their Games debut and looked like a seasoned veteran in the process. Cesar Parra (Whitehouse Station, NJ) proved a valuable leadoff rider for the U.S. Team, he was consistent and accurate – setting the mark high on Grandioso, they ended the day 10th place.

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More than 35,000 spectators enjoyed the equine entertainment and education provided by more than 700 horses (and their riders) at this year’s Dressage at Devon. Tuesday through Thursday featured the breed division in which young horses, from weanlings to six-year olds, shown both in-hand and under saddle, had their day in the sun (or in the rain depending on the time of day). Friskiness dominated the younger classes as their handlers worked hard to show off their charges. Those who attended Friday, Saturday and Sunday were also treated to the incredible performances of Guy McLean, Australian cowboy who enjoys a truly amazing relationship with his equine partners – Hope, Seuel, Pride, and Spinnaby. Together, they have performed all over the world, winning the hearts and minds of thousands of equestrian fans including those at Dressage at Devon. Young riders were a highlight on Saturday with classes that included the

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Nancy Himmelblau and her Lusitano stallion, Suplicio Da Roposa, won the High Point Lusitano Award at Dressage At Devon. Todd Grace, a United States representative for Interagro Lusitanos, presented Himmelblau with her award.

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Weltmeyer out of Pica. Sunday featured a great combination of fun and exceptional dressage. The morning featured the FEI Intermediaire 1 CDI 1*, Fourth Level tests, junior riders and young riders. And then, of course, there was the everpopular Leadline class, open to children who have not yet reached their seventh birthday – truly a class where everyone is a champion. The afternoon classes were characterized by great, high level riding. The FEI Olympic Grand Prix Special was won by Jacqueline Brooks on D-Niro, a 12-year-old Swedish Warmblood by D-Day out of Alitalia with a score of 67.222. The FEI Intermediaire I Freestyle CDI W, won by Supertimes, by Goodtimes out of Draniki, with a score of 65.000. As the afternoon closed, the crowd strolled out, in no hurry to leave the charged atmosphere of Dressage at Devon and, as we all are, looking forward to next year. So mark your calendars now for the 2012 Dressage at Devon, beginning Tuesday, September 24 through September 30, 2012. Complete results are available at www.dressage.org. Want to see YOUR NAME in Dressage News? Send your information and photos to Jenn@EquineJournal.com. Visit www.EquineJournal.com for the latest dressage news.

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Kelly Jennings, of Cocoa, FL, and her American Warmblood mare, Lexington, captured the Adult Amateur High Score at the Wellington Classic Dressage Fall Challenge I Show.

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Driving News The United States’ reputation as a force to be reckoned with in the sport of combined driving just got stronger thanks to a stellar performance at the 2011 FEI Pony World Driving Championships. After the marathon, the U.S. Pony Team was placed third, and they defended that finish through the cones, bringing home the Team Bronze Medal. Their total of 402.3 earned them the medal behind Germany with a 359.4 and The Netherlands with a 375.4. Suzy Stafford, who was competing as an individual for the United States, brought home her second consecutive Individual Bronze Medal after a brilliant cones phase boosted her from fourth to third. Stafford won an Individual Bronze Medal in Germany in 2009 and an Individual Gold Medal at the 2005 World Pony Driving Championships in England. Chef d’ Equipe Chester Weber was pleased with the U.S. Teams’ successes. “The single Pony and Pony Pairs and pony teams all put in excellent performances here in Lipica,” Weber stated. “Team Bronze is a fantastic achievement for the Pony Team and is highlighted by Stafford’s Individual Bronze Medal. The Pairs Team also had a great show, and both Teams gained invaluable experience showing and training on the international level.” Weber, who finished second in the FEI World Cup Standings this year for Fourin-Hand Combined Driving, also served as Chef d’ Equipe for the Pony Team in 2007 and 2009, and this was his first year as Chef for the Pairs Teams. Weber is a seasoned international competitor in the Four-in-Hand, and returned to the States to win the U.S. Four-in-Hand Reserve National Championship. While competing in Europe he was mentored by the U.S. Four-in-Hand Chef d’ Equipe, Ed Young. “I have been working with Ed since 2006, and with Michael Young, the Team Coach, since 1998,” Weber said. “We were determined to use our knowledge and experience to improve the U.S. Pony and Pairs Teams, and I think we did just that. My hopes were that we could create a medal finish for the U.S. while exposing our drivers to the sport at the highest level and increasing their

depth of experience. Clearly the standings for both Teams and Suzy Stafford medaling in the individual competition are a mark of our success.

On the Farm

Chef d’ Equipe Chester Weber (far left) with Pony Team USA at the 2011 World Pony Driving Championships in Lipica, Slovenia.

Join the Black Swamp Driving Club on December 17, 2011 in Kenton, OH, for an old-fashioned “Christmas on the Farm.” Come and enjoy the holiday spirit at the Beech Grove School, the one room schoolhouse on Hardin Co Historical Museum’s Yost Farm. Gather round the pot-bellied stove for hot chocolate, snacks and fellowship. The historical buildings will be decorated in pioneer style and open to the public. Club members can display sleighs and sleds. Bring your horses, carriages or sleighs. The Farm will be open to the public for free, but donations are welcome. This will be an old fashioned Christmas with caroling, sleigh rides and of course Santa Claus. Bring kids, grandkids, neighbors and friends. If you have any questions or would like additional information, contact Gary Gillﬁllan at 419-675-3257.

World Show Get ready for the Fourth Annual GHRA Gypsy Horse World Show January 27-29, 2012 in Fort Worth, TX, during the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo event. This is largest venue for any Gypsy Horse show and the GHRA is proud to present some of the ﬁnest Gypsy Horses in the world to the American public. For more information, visit www.gypsyhorseregistryofamerica.org.

Friesian Success Decorated driver, Suzy Stafford, didn’t let her success at the 2011 World Pony Driving Championships in Lipica slow her down. She drove Sjaantje, a sixyear-old Friesian mare, to the National Championship in the Friesian Carriage Pleasure Driving Open division at the International Friesian Show Horse Association (IFSHA) World and Grand National.

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Suzy Stafford and registered half-Arabian mare, Miss Josephine, put in a brilliant performance at the 2011 FEI World Pony Driving Championships in Slovenia where they were awarded with the Individual Bronze Medal – Stafford’s second consecutive Individual Bronze.

The mare’s owner, Gail AuMiller of Dreams Come True Farm in Carlisle, PA, drove Sjaantje to top honors in the Amateur Carriage Pleasure Driving division and the pair also took the Reinsmanship Championship. The IFSHA World and Grand National took place October 5-9, 2011 in Lexington, VA. The IFSHA is dedicated to the promotion, showing, and exhibition of the Friesian horse and its derivatives, and the Championships featured a wide range of disciplines. This year’s carriage driving classes were the largest driving classes to date at the Friesian National Championships, and Sjaantje, also known as “SJ”, proved her mettle by earning top placement while showing against some of the top members of her breed. For more information on Stafford, visit her website at www.staffordcarriagedriving.com. Want to see YOUR NAME in Driving News? Send your information and photos o Jenn@EquineJournal.com. Visit www.EquineJournal.com or the latest driving news.

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Industry Eventing

Boekelo CCI3*

Boyd Martin and Otis Barbotiere.

Boyd Martin carried the torch for the Land Rover U.S. Eventing Team on the final day of the Boekelo CCI3*. Riding Otis Barbotiere and Remington XXV, Martin (West Grove, PA) produced two top 35 results in his first attempt at the Dutch premiere CCI3*. Jumping first on Remington XXV, owned by Henley House Stables, Martin had rails at fence seven and the first element of the combination at 11 adding eight faults. They finished in 35th place on a score of 69.8. In his first attempt at the CCI3* level Otis Barbotiere produced a clear round to climb up the leaderboard finishing in 14th place. The gelding, owned by the Otis Barbotiere Syndicate, made an ascent up the standings throughout the weekend after placing 55th in the dressage and moving up to 23rd following the cross-country and finally landing within the top 15. All involved with the American squad this week were extremely impressed with the nine-year-old’s performance over the weekend. “It’s very exciting for Boyd and for us as a team,” said Chairmen of the USEF Eventing Selectors Mike Huber. “It’s great that he has another horse looking towards next year. Otis is a very exciting young horse.” Germany’s Andreas Dibowski claimed victory in the CCI3* following a faultless jumping round.

Tragic Fire at OTHF After a July 24, 2011 blaze that destroyed Over the Hill Farm, killed 23 horses and critically injured three more, the Race family found their world upside down, again. They had ﬁnally regained momentum at their boarding and training barn after the indoor was rebuilt in September 2010 after collapsing the previous February under a massive snow load. The 80-acre farm, located in Waverly,

PA, is a family operation and was founded in 1984 by Liz and Don Race, who have since been joined in the business by daughters Cady and Trudy. Cady assists in the business end, while Trudy commands the training and day-to-day operations with help from Liz. The farm specializes in jumpers and equitation, with students at all levels. With “plan your work and work your plan” being her motto, Trudy is facing the tragic interruption with the grace and courage born of years in the saddle and

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of national and international competition. Though Trudy lost her personal horses, Cosmo and Sunny, in the blaze, English Riding Supply wanted to help her get back in the saddle as soon as she was ready and provided her with a new saddle, fittings, bridle, and apparel. The community has also rallied around the family with fundraisers, benefit shows, t-shirts and more to assist in the rapidly mounting medical costs of the three surviving horses who have been under 24-hour care since the fire. A

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Industry Eventing

donation fund is set up at First National Bank, C/O Crystal Tompkins, 125 N. State St., Clarks Summit, PA 18411.

Annual Meeting This year’s USEA Annual Meeting and Convention is being held at the Sheraton Music City Hotel in Nashville, TN, from December 7-11, 2011. For more information or for schedule of events, visit the USEA website at www.useventing. com.

Fair Hill International Sunday brought an action-packed slate of show jumping at the 2011 Dansko Fair Hill International. With the top riders in both the CCI3* and CCI2* divisions tremendously close, clear rounds were at a premium. Boyd Martin and Kylie Lyman rose to the occasion producing fault-free rounds to win their CCI3* and CCI2* divisions as well as claim 2011 USEF National Eventing Championships.

Martin, the leader following the dressage phase, jumped a clear round on Ying Yang Yo to clinch his second USEF National CCI3* Eventing Championship. Martin (West Grove, PA) and the 15 yearold Australian Thoroughbred gelding rattled a few rails, but all stayed in place for the pair to finish on a score of 52. In addition, Martin was awarded the USEF National Owner Rider Eventing Championship. Becky Holder (Chattahoochee, GA) claimed Reserve Championship honors with Melissa and Phil Town and Tom Holder’s Can’t Fire Me. The pair finished with a three-day score of 56.2. Lyman (West Hartford, VT) held her nerve to jump a clear round with Jeff and Joan Nichols’ Trading Aces and earned her first USEF National Eventing Championship and CCI2*. The 25-yearold’s win never looked in doubt as she jumped an immaculate round to finish on a three-day score of 48.7. Trading Aces was also awarded the

USEF National Young Horse Eventing Championship. Lyman found the sevenyear-old Irish Sport Horse gelding on a trip overseas with the Nichols. Colleen Rutledge (Frederick, MD) climbed from sixth place following the cross-country to win the USEF National CCI2* Eventing Reserve Championship on the strength of a double clear effort with her own Dillon. The pair ﬁnished on a score of 53.9. The USEF National 22-24 Year Old Eventing Championship was awarded to Tracey Bienemann (Pasadena, MD) riding her own Zara to a score of 76.2. Libby Head (Talbotton, GA) won the USEF National Young Rider Championship on a score of 71.1 with her Sir Rockstar. Want to see YOUR NAME in Eventing News? Send your information and photos to Jenn@EquineJournal.com. Visit www.EquineJournal.com for the latest eventing news.

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Industry Hunter/Jumper

Hunter/Jumper Pennsylvania National Highlights Margie Engle of Wellington, FL, riding Indigo, owned by Gladewinds and Shay Griese, won the $75,000 FEI World Cup QualiďŹ er Grand Prix de Penn National, the crowning event at the 66th Annual Pennsylvania National Horse Show. With this victory, Engle added yet another win to her impressive resume of 196 Grand Prix career wins, yet this is the ďŹ rst time she ever won the Grand Prix de Penn National. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s great winning here. This one has always eluded me,â&#x20AC;? said Engle. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been second ďŹ ve for six times and third a bunch, but this is the ďŹ rst time I won this one. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really nice to be able to do well here.â&#x20AC;? Dedication, owned by Fashion Farm in Philadephia, PA, received the Hunter Divisionsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; highest title by winning the Pennsylvania National Grand Hunter Championship, sponsored by Stephanie and Louise Riggio. Dedication earned the Grand award with consistent performances in the First Year Green Hunter Division taking the blue ribbon in two classes over fences and coming in second in a third over fences class, the Handy class and the Under Saddle class. The six-year-old gelding was also named First Year Green Hunter Champion. Dedicationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rider, Scott Stewart of Wellington, FL, received the Leading Hunter Rider Award.

Schaefer Raposa of Clinton, NY, triumphed in the Pessoa/USEF Hunter Seat Equitation Medal Finals presented by Randolph College. Brittany Hurst, 18, of Jackson, NJ, ďŹ nished second. Raposa had competed in the Finals ďŹ ve times and was emotional about her medal winning performance. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This means so much to me to win. It means so much to my parents, especially my dad,â&#x20AC;? said Raposa. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have never even gotten a ribbon before in the class so to win is just amazing.â&#x20AC;?

of Champions season will be the Winter Classic, to be hosted January 28, 2012 by the University of Mary Washington, Fredericksburg, VA. Upcoming Equestrian Talent Search events will be January 14-16 at Mount Holyoke College, and March 10-11 at Chatham Hall boarding school in central Virginia, followed by July in Lynchburg, Virginia. For information about Tournament of Champions or Equestrian Talent Search, contact IHSA National Secretary Jim Arrigon at jimarrigon@hotmail.com

TOC Celebrates 20 Years

Barnhill Wins

Tournament of Champions collegiate team tournament horse shows will celebrate their 20th Anniversary on December 3, 2011, when Centenary College hosts the Holiday Tournament of Champions in the USET Arena at their college equestrian center in Long Valley, NJ. The Tournament also hosts a Tournament of Champions Medal class, for which each of the 24 teams nominates a single rider to compete on behalf of their team in a two-phase medal class, comparable to the Cacchione Cup class at IHSA Nationals. In addition, 24 high school riders will compete in the Equestrian Talent Search Medal class in the same format. Following the Holiday Tournament, the ďŹ nal installment of the Tournament

Hayley Barnhill, of Collierville, TN, earned an exciting victory as she topped the North American Equitation Championships at Capital Challenge. Competition began with the North American Equitation Championships with two rounds of competition. Nearly 80 competitors started out the day over fences, but the ďŹ eld was sharply narrowed to only 20 who were invited back for a second round. Riding Cayla Richardsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Asparagus, a 17-year-old Hanoverian gelding, Hayley Barnhill posted scores of 90.20 and 90.05 for a two-round winning total of 180.25.

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Industry Western

Western News Rowdy Yankee is an NRHA Million Dollar Sire National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) stallion, Rowdy Yankee, was recently named as NRHA‘s newest Million Dollar Sire. His current offspring earnings are $1,000,382. Rowdy Yankee is a son of NRHA Five Million Dollar Sire, Smart Chic Olena, and out of Nita Chex (Ready Chex x Pinenita by Peponita). The seventeen-year-old stallion won Non Pro Championships at the 1997 NRHA Futurity and the 1998 National Reining Breeders with Keith Crawford. The stallion earned more than $84,000 in NRHA lifetime earnings. Rowdy Yankee was recently purchased by Rowdy Partners. His previous owners include: Andre DeBellefeuille and Francois Gauthier (2008-2011) and Keith Crawford Farms (19972008). Rowdy Yankee’s leading offspring include: Hollywood Yankee Kid ($91,490 NRHA LTE), Big League Yankee ($74,810 NRHA LTE), Strike Em Out ($58,490 NRHA LTE), Hes At Bat ($51,500 NRHA LTE), Yankee Bambino ($44,890 NRHA LTE), Blazing In Black ($43,630 NRHA LTE) and Big Papi ($40,890 NRHA LTE). To learn more about the NRHA, its programs and family of corporate partners, visit nrha.com.

Bergen Wins Big The National Reined Cow Horse Association Snaffle Bit Futurity is a test of endurance. The contestants are the epitome of perseverance – and the winners always inspire. On Sunday, October 2, another chapter in the history book of the NRCHA was written as one horse-and-rider team bested the field of 25 to take the Open Championship. Todd Bergen and Shiners Dun Juan finished the finals with a 657.5 composite to win the coveted Open title and accompanying $100,000 paycheck. Owner Janiejill Tointon purchased Shiners Dun Juan, by Smart Shiner out of Cremes Chic Olena, as a yearling from her friend and dentist, Carolyn Kupka. Another former Champion, Boyd Rice, took home Reserve honors, riding Moonstruck Pepto, owned by Cowan Select Horses LLC. Rice and the One Time Pepto stallion, out of Moonstruck Cat, marked a 654 to win $78,000. Complete results of the Snaffle Bit Futurity can be found by visiting the website at www.nrcha.com. Want to see YOUR NAME in Western News? Send your information and photos to editorial@equinejournal.com. Visit www.equinejournal.com for the latest western news. December 2011, Equine Journal Mid-Atlantic & Midwest, 163

Industry Arabian

Arabian News Cedar Valley Stables and Crescendo Training Centre have again teamed up to offer the Jack Frost Jubilee Fun Horse Show Series to provide entertainment and competition over the winter months. Last year’s series was so well received that they have decided to do it all again! Shows will be held January 22, February 26 and March 18, 2012, offering a variety of classes. The Series is part of the Susquehanna Valley Horse Show Association, and competitors will earn points toward their year-end awards. Classes will be held indoors at 288 S. Fairmount Road, Ephrata, PA 17522, starting at 9:00am. For more information on the show or sponsorships, please contact Show Manager, Kriss Phelps, at 717-4753047 or email krissphelps@frontiernet.net.

Nice Job! Congratulations to Bayview Farm and LBT Equestrian on a successful Sport Horse Nationals! Their horses won a number of prizes. One More Round was Champion HA Sport Horse Under Saddle, Top Ten HA Sport Horse Under Saddle ATR, Top Ten HA Working Hunter, Top Ten HA Working Hunter ATR, Top Ten HA Working Hunter AAOTR, Top Ten HA Geldings In Hand ATH, Top Ten HA Geldings In Hand. Church Creek was Champion HA Mares In Hand, Champion HA Working Hunter AAOTR, Champion HA Hunter Hack AAOTR, Top Ten HA Mares In Hand ATR, Top Ten HA Green Working Hunter, Top Ten HA Hunter Hack, Top Ten HA Hunter Hack ATR. On Tap was Champion HA two-yearold Colts In Hand. TRF Aladdin was Top Ten HA Jumper, Top Ten HA Jumper ATR. FSF Shaimar w as Top Ten Arabian Hunter Hack AAOTR, NT Legacys Aiyana was Top Ten HA two-year-old In Hand Fillies. Euro Toi was Top Ten HA Hunter Hack Jr Horse, Top Ten 14.2 and Under Working Hunter.

Lil Black Jet was Top Ten Arabian Working Hunter, Top Ten Arabian Working Hunter ATR, Top Ten 14.2 and Under Working Hunter.

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Jack Frost Jubilee

Stone Hollow Invasion

By Beth Thomas Will it rain this time or will we get lucky with the weather? Heavy rain turning to sunny and Chloe Doherty was unanimous national champion in Half Arabian Hunt Seat Equitation Not to Jump Walk/Trot 10 warm turning to cool and windy and under at Youth Nationals on Crimson Illusion. to down right cold! Gloves and hats, lots of people bundled up in coolers pulled off their horses! The on her own GA E-Khwaytor. Keep an eye weather at Sport Horse Nationals on this pair for bigger things to come in prevented some of the visiting that usually goes along with the show since it was the amateurs! The biggest class of the show was 71 often too chilly to sit in front of your stalls in the PB Open SHUS. Four splits brought and meet and greet. Despite the not per32 horses to the semi-finals and then the fect conditions, we did get to see many fi nal 16 came out to work for the chamof our friends from around the country pionship. FR Hercules finished as reserve and to meet some awesome nice horses, national champion! including some good looking youngsters – the future of the sport. It was fun to have my friend, Angelique Anthony, along with us to meet Suzy Stafford and registered halfso many of the people she has talked to Arabian mare, Miss Josephine, put in online. Angelique has just moved east a brilliant performance at the 2011 FEI from LA and is a strong supporter of the World Pony Driving Championships in sport horses, especially the jumpers. Her Slovenia where they were awarded with reliable super star guy, Russian Roulett, the Individual Bronze Medal, Stafford’s is enjoying a well-earned retirement at second consecutive Individual Bronze. Stone Hollow. Stafford and Miss Josephine were competThe hunter ring was huge and the ing as individuals for Team USA, marking courses so beautifully decorated with the first time an Arabian competed for the loads of flowers and shrubs and a total United States. joy to ride around! Horses were jump“Arabians are a very versatile breed ing quite well, really showing off their and they really can excel in any disciskills. FR Hercules+++/ owned by Lisa pline,” Stafford said. “After all Josie was a Devineni, ridden by Beth Thomas, earned lead line horse for a beginner, in addition Top Tens in the purebred open working to being a competitor at the World Pony hunter and hunter hack. Caitlyn Thomas, Driving Championships. It doesn’t get riding her own Angelica Bay +//, rocked it much more versatile than that!” and was Top 10 in all five of her classes: The next step for Miss Josephine will AAOTR Working Hunter, AAOTR Hunter be a life in the lap of luxury. The mare Hack, ATR Hunters, equitation not to was sold to Beth Steinke and will be gojump and over fences. Karen Morris, riding with her to Maine when she flies back ing in her very first national show, got a to the United States. “Josie has been a Top Ten in the junior horse hunter hack

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Josephine Wins Big

great partner and I’m happy that she has found a good home. Beth has plans to ride and drive her as both a single and a pair. She earned herself a good home with some lower level competitions and pleasure driving in her future.” For more information on Stafford, visit her website at www.staffordcarriagedriving.com.

Aristocrat Mare With the ﬁnal results of the 2011 Arabian Sport Horse Nationals in September, Sue Eves, owner of Charming Meadow Farm and proud breeder of Windsong Bey, is thrilled to announce that Windsong (Wind Storm V X Kharifa Bey by Kharbon Bey V) is now an “Aristocrat Mare” with four champion foals – and all of them have National titles this year! In addition, according to researcher Arlene Magid, Windsong was the “Leading Dam” at this prestigious

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Industry Arabian

Kholela Bey is now ofﬁcially “Kholela Bey+++//”. Congratulations to owner/trainer Megan Frantz on this tremendous accomplishment. Kholela is a seven-year-old mare by GS Khochise+++// out of Windsong Bey. Kholela won eight Top Ten wins from the Arabian Sport Horse Nationals in Sport Horse In Hand ATH, Sport Horse Under Saddle Open and ATR and Training Level Dressage.

show and, to her knowledge, the only mare to have four National winning offspring in the same year. Her national winning foals this year are Klint Black +++/,

Kholela Bay +++//, Anna Miriah C and Mirai C. In addition, Windsong had two grandsons and a great-grandson competing at SHN this year, and all of them came home with National wins! Jebediah Black+ by Klint Black+++/ was National Champion Training Level Dressage Open, and HG Khosmic Enkhanted by Klint Black+++/ was Top Ten Sport Horse Under Saddle Junior Horse and Top Ten Training Level Dressage Junior Horse. Windsong’s great grandson, Black Magyk (out of Rajima Black by Klint Black+++/), was Top Ten Two-Year-Old Gelding In Hand. Want to see YOUR NAME in Arabian News? Send your information and photos to Jenn@EquineJournal.com. Visit www.EquineJournal.com for the latest Arabian News.

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Industry Morgan

Morgan News World Titles In Oklahoma City The best of the best in the Morgan breed was celebrated in Oklahoma City for the 39th edition of the Grand National & World Championship Morgan Horse Show®. Since 1973, this show has represented the pinnacle of achievement in the Morgan horse world. More than 1,000 of the world’s finest Morgan horses from across the United States, Canada, Austria, and Great Britain met in Oklahoma City to compete in over 300 classes for $400,000plus in prize money. For the fifth year in a row, Fred Nava of Kingston, MA, was the show’s manager, and this year, C. A. “Tony” Lee III of Birmingham, AL, served in the capacity of show chairman. Overtime Farm had a lot to celebrate Saturday evening, as they own both the World Champion Gelding and World Champion Mare! The three-year-old gelding Cimi’s Avant Garde was shown to top honors by trainer Tim Roesink. A new filly on the show scene, Jungle Love, also a three-year-old, took top honors in the mare division, again with Roesink leading. In a battle between two multi world champion stallions, Mastroianni returned to the Oklahoma stage to win his third World Champion Stallion title for owner Sheryl Bartolucci. He was led to victory by brothers, Mark and Whitney Bodnar of Merriehill Farm. Reserve world champion was the four-time World Champion Stallion, LPS The Boogie Man, who returned to the Oklahoma In-Hand division, led by longtime trainer, David Rand, for owner Nancy Ramsey. In the performance divisions, trainer Peggy Alderman returned to claim her fourth consecutive World English Pleasure Championship with Lila Tatar’s Bada Bing, setting a record for the division. Mary Carlton rode the two-time world

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champion, Indian Creek Bali Ha’i, to top honors as the World Hunter Pleasure Champion. SpringMill Superstition, with trainer Nikki Rae Woodworth in the buggy, claimed the World Park Harness Championship. Daryl Hobson rode Beverly Olsen’s Tracemark Touch Of Gold to the World Western Pleasure Championship. Tim Roesink took the two-time World Park Saddle Amateur Champion, Dragonsmeade Icon, to the open to win the very competitive World Park Saddle Championship. Peggy Alderman returned to the ring to win the World Roadster to Bike Championship with Flairetation. Plans already are underway for next year’s show, which will take place October 613 in, of course, Oklahoma City. Sally Plumley of Monmouth, Oregon, will be the show chairman. For more information on the Morgan Grand National, go to www. morgangrandnational.com.

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Results of the AMHA Youth of the Year Contest were announced at a ceremony at the Grand National & World Championship Morgan Horse Show™ on the evening of Saturday, October 15. AMHA is pleased to announce Kate Foy of Kingston, NH, as the 2011 AMHA Youth of the Year winner! Taking Reserve Youth of the Year honors is Irina Shavlik of White Bear Lake, MN. Irina was the winner of the North Star Americana Youth of the Year Contest. She is a senior at White Bear Lake Area High School, and future plans include college and the Peace Corps. At this year’s Grand National, she won the Reserve World Park Saddle Junior Exhibitor Championship with her gelding, Dragonsmeade Bulgari. The AMHA Youth of the Year Contest consists of four parts, worth 250 points each: a 250-question written test, a ﬁveminute oral presentation, a judging contest, and a riding pattern. To determine the overall Youth of the Year, scores from all four divisions are tallied, and the highest point total becomes the AMHA Youth of the Year. The event takes place at the Grand National each year. The 2010 AMHA Youth of the Year, Maxi Gumprecht, recently represented Morgan youth during a summer internship with the respected Morgan farm, Broadmoor, in Pennsylvania. In the spirit of this honor, a portion of Maxi’s gift went to hosting the Morgan Red Hat Tea at the Grand National, giving back to the breed that has given her so much. Congratulations, Kate and Irina!

Industry Morgan

The Master’s Touch It is with great sadness that Broadmoor informs the Morgan horse community that The Master’s Touch (Serenity Masterpiece x Serenity Fancy Flite) has died. This great stallion passed away at his Broadmoor home on Monday, September 26, at the age of 26. “Matt,” as he was affectionately known to Mike Goebig and Dwayne Knowles, owners of Broadmoor, was the only horse in the history of the Morgan breed to have won the open World Park Saddle Championship four times. In 1989, as a four-year-old, Matt beat his father, then the current world champion, Serenity Masterpiece. He went on to win the World Park Saddle Championship again in 1990, 1991, and 1994. Matt was retired to stand at stud at Broadmoor after an unprecedented, undefeated career under saddle. A very successful breeding stallion, Matt had many successful offspring, including World Ladies Park Harness Champion, CEN Can’t Touch This; Reserve World Three-Year-Old

English Pleasure Champion, The Gifted Touch; World Two-Year-Old Park Harness Champion, The Magic Touch; Grand National Three-Year-Old Park Harness Mare & Gelding Champion, CN The Valiant Touch; and World Amateur Park Saddle Champion, CN The Master’s Flyte. Matt continued to breed mares until the ripe old age of 25. His legacy continues through The Master’s Touch mares that have proven to be exceptional broodmares. This horse of a lifetime was owned by Cindy Nord, who entrusted her beloved Matt to the care and training of Mike Goebig, who rode him to those unprecedented world championships. For all who have ever seen this stallion perform, watched him regally stand sentry in his stall, owned a horse with his lineage, or just appreciated greatness, the loss of this iconic stallion is deeply felt. Matt was buried in the outdoor arena, where he can keep a close eye on Mike and Dwayne working horses (and also on his mares). He will be sorely missed.

Remembering George Arnold A former AMHA president and longtime Morgan owner and breeder, George Arnold passed away peacefully at home Friday evening, September 23, 2011, with his family, and he was surrounded by the love that had been sent to him from all over the country. George will be sorely missed by his family and all of the Morgan community. The family has requested no ﬂowers. Donations may be made to the Woods Humane Society in George’s name, please do so at: https://www.woodshumanesociety.org/donation.asp.

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Industry Quarter Horse

Quarter Horse News Horse Association; First Runner-Up: Alyssa Freeman, Illinois Quarter Horse Association; Second Runner-Up: Cecilia Purtee, Ohio Quarter Horse Racing Association; Miss Congeniality: Page Potter, North Carolina Quarter Horse Association.

Ranching Heritage Six American Quarter Horse Youth Association members were recently awarded a ranch-bred foal donated by Jim and Joni Hunt’s Open Box Rafter Ranch. The foal giveaway was part of the new AQHA Ranching Heritage Young Horse Development Project to help youth learn how to develop young horses the right way and get breeders’ foals in the hands of future buyers. The youths who took home foals will be expected to present them as yearlings at AQHA Ranching Heritage shows. The AQHYA members who will care for the weanlings donated by Open Box Rafter Ranch are: Jacob Mustard of Lexington, NE; Shaina Brown of Winkler, Manitoba; Jaryd Quintero of Dallesport, WA; Colleen Bridges of Kilgore, TX; Tee Aune of Glasgow, MT; Sivana Brewer of Stafford, MO. “We had some great applicants, and we really appreciate the Hunts giving us this opportunity to develop young horses and young horsemen and horsewomen,” said Ward Stutz, AQHA senior director of breed integrity, education and youth. Go online to www.aqha.com to learn more about the AQHA Ranching Heritage Young Horse Development program, to apply to become a Ranching Heritage Breeder, or to learn more about the AQHA Ranching Heritage Challenge.

Wild Card The 2001 American Quarter Horse buckskin stallion Wild Card Dun It, owned by Louis A. Waters of Utopia, TX, made his debut on the big screen recently in the ﬁlm “Seven Days in Utopia.” Wild Card was selected by the movie’s star, Robert Duvall, over professionally trained movie horses to be featured as his character’s mount throughout the movie. “Seven Days in Utopia” follows the story of a talented young golfer, Luke Chisolm (Lucas Black), set on making the pro tour. His disastrous ﬁrst big shot

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Wild Card Dun It was the 2006 AQHA junior all-around horse with points in heading, heeling, tie-down roping, working cow horse, reining, barrel racing and halter. He is now staring in the new movie, “Seven Days to Utopia.”

The 2011 Congress Super Sale results are in. This year’s high seller was Hez Plum Poison, a 2010 Bay Stallion by Diesel Only who won the 2011 Western Longe Line just days before the sale. His ﬁnal purchase price was $49,500. While the average sale price of $5,865 is down from last year, much of this is due to last year’s high seller Huntin For Chocolate, who sold for $300,000. Overall, 87 percent sold, which is an increase from last year, as is the total number of horses sold (163 compared to 148 last year).

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left him stranded in Utopia, TX. Utopia is home to eccentric rancher Johnny Crawford (Robert Duvall), whose profound way of looking at life forces Luke to question his past and future direction.

Congress Queen The results of the 2011 All American Quarter Horse Congress Queen Contest are in! After a grueling week of competition that began on Tuesday, October 18 with informational meetings, 18 young ladies from around the country and Canada gathered in the Coliseum anxiously waiting to hear which of them would be crowned. Congratulations to all of the wonderful ladies that competed this year! Results are as follows: 2011 Congress Queen: Courtney Sturgill, Virginia Quarter

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Eddie Gail Stewart, 74, Andrews, TX, passed away at his home October 21, 2011. Eddie Gail was born September 20, 1937 in Peacock, TX, to James Edward and Elene Boydstun Stewart. They moved to Andrews in 1944. Eddie Gail married Joan Pawley on September 8, 1957 and had three children. He was a 1956 graduate of AHS and he was the 1955 A.J.R.A. Champion Bull Rider. He attended Sul Ross University. He raised and had a passion for Quarter Horses and cutting horses for many years. He was inducted into the National Cutting Horse Association NonProfessional Hall of Fame. He also served on the Board of Directors for N.C.H.A. Eddie Gail had a big heart and loved his family, friends and grandchildren. He also loved the outdoors and ranching. His love for Stewarts Welding and the growth it

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produced for Andrews, along with the many employees through the years, was very important and special to him and will never be forgotten. He was preceded in death by his love, Joan in 2006. He is survived by his daughter, Kelly Stewart Chiles and husband, Kevin of Laredo, TX; two sons, James Eddie Stewart and wife, Kathy of Andrews, Bob Stewart and wife, Denise of Andrews; brother, Jim Mac Stewart of Del Rio, TX; Sister, Arlene Hollowell of Seminole, TX; three precious grandchildren, Christopher Edward Chiles of Houston, TX, Sara Jo Chiles of San Antonio, TX, and Cody Gail Stewart of Tulsa, OK. Memorials may be made to; Joan P. Stewart Memorial Scholarship Fund at NBA, 1501 N. Main St., Andrews, Texas 79714. Want to see YOUR NAME in Quarter Horse News? Send your information and photos to Jenn@EquineJournal.com. Visit www.EquineJournal.com for the latest Quarter Horse News.

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Affiliations Associations, clubs and organizations that promote their objectives, breed or discipline with the assistance of the Equine Journal.

Arabian Horse Association of Massachusetts............171

New England Miniature Horse Society .......................182

American Friesian Association ................................... 177

New England Region Carriage Assoc. .........................174

Black Swamp Driving Club........................................... 175

Northeast Fjord Horse Association ............................ 176

Flatlanders Dressage & Combined Training Assoc. ........................................................ 174

Northeast Friesian Horse Club..................................... 179 Ohio Arabian & All Breed Trail Society ...................... 173

Foundation of the Pure Spanish Horse ...................... 185 Ohio Haflinger Association ...........................................182 Gypsy Horse Registry ......................................................180 Quarter Pony Association............................................. 186 Gypsy Vanner Horse Society ......................................... 181 World Class Miniature Horse Registry ........................184 International Friesian Show Horse Assoc. .................178 Lippitt Morgan Breedersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Association ........................ 184

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Arabians

AHAM Fall Trail Ride Report

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Clinton (a.k.a. Full Feature Dude), registered QH, reporting. Wow! This Arabian club really knows how to do it right! First, they arranged the most perfect weather at the most perfect location (Northfield Mountain Recreation Area, Northfield, MA) with the most perfect trail footing I have ever ridden on here in New England. Plus, I got a liniment sponge bath and all the hay I could eat back at the trailer. That’s my idea of a great ride. We had 12 total horses attend, three of whom were New Hampshire Arabians who came down to ride with us. I say “us” loosely because, well, being laid-back Quarter Horses, we don’t blast along on the trails, so we weren’t all riding together. My bud Hopper, barn buddy and fellow QH on this ride, prefer to savor the experience, so we take out time. They claim they weren’t blasting, just walking normally (for them), but still. Plus this stunning trail system has so many other trail loops to ride; we couldn’t get to it all in one day (thank goodness, because those few hills to climb on Hemlock Trail had us stopping for a rest mid-way up!). Two gorgeous Morgans plus a lovely Walker mare rounded out the group. The lovely Walker mare got a little cranky after she’d had her fill of hay while we waited for out ride home as the humans ate and chatted, but you know how mares can be! And you know how humans get when they all get along a friendly-like. What was really unexpected was the videographer, commissioned by First Light (the property management company)

• Draft x Hanoverian cross, 16.3H, bay gelding, 7 years, good mover, likes to jump, quiet and easy to ride and handle, good mover for show ring or hunter • Draft x Hanoverian cross, 16H, dark bay mare, 12 years, big body, great on trail and over fences, quiet for anyone to jump or trail ride • Triple reg. Quarter Horse/Paint/Palomino, top show horse, big body, gelding, 16.2H, good looking, good mover, right from breed on reg. papers, dark color • Reg. Quarter Horse, 16.2H, chestnut gelding, 9 years, Incentive Fund, big body, great show horse or family horse, could do lots of jobs • Reg. Quarter Horse, sorrel mare, 15.1H, reining 3 pts, western pleasure, trails, 6 years, bred the best, Doc Bar, Colonel Freckles, Doc OLena and the Cat horse • Reg. Quarter Horse, bay gelding, 9 years, 16H, used on cattle, trails, water, all good • Reg. Quarter Horse, sorrel gelding, 9 years, western pleasure, always in the ribbons, 15.2H, big body, good mover • Reg. Quarter Horse, bay gelding, Incentive Fund, 16H, good mover, English or western, jumps, trails, show horse or family horse, 13 years, one of our best • Reg. Quarter Horse, chestnut gelding, 15.3H, show horse, 5 years, always in the ribbons • Reg. Quarter Horse, chestnut mare, 11 years, shown English or western, jumps, trails, 15.3H, good mover, likes the show ring • Reg. Quarter Horse, chestnut gelding, 7 years, 16H, great all around family trail horse • Reg. Quarter Horse, chestnut gelding, 5 years, 16.1H, hunted, jumps, great on trails • Reg. Quarter Horse, bay gelding, 10 years, 15H, great family horse and trails • Reg. Quarter Horse, black gelding, 9 years, 4-H and trails, good in the show ring, 15.3H, great on trails and bareback • Show Pony, gray mare, 9 years, 14.1H, jumps, always in the ribbons • Show Pony, bay, 14.1H, gelding, 7 years, dressage, jumps, nice pony • Paint, red/white gelding, 10 years, 15.2H, family, trails, show ring • Reg. Paint, 6 years, 15.3H, gelding, red/white 50/50 color, shows or trails • Reg. Paint, 8 years, 16.1H, gelding, black/white 40/60 color, anyone can enjoy • Reg. Paint, 5 years, 16H, gelding, brown/white 50/50 color, big body, jumps, trails, nice horse • Reg. Paint, 15H, gelding, 9 years, red/white, family horse • Six home raised Thoroughbreds, 15.3 to 16.2H, all geldings, 5 to 10 years, never raced, all jumping • Six Warmbloods, geldings, 5 to 12 years, 15.3 to 16.3H, good movers, all jump and trail ride, really broke to ride and show • Three Reg. Appaloosas, geldings, 6-8-10 years, all have been shown and trail ridden

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Arabians to make a six-minute promotional film highlighting the trails and diverse trail users at Northfield Mountain. As we headed out in the morning, our humans had us ride in several scenic places while he filmed. He even took shots of us tacking up and un-tacking at the ride’s end, too (but I know that will all end up on the cutting room floor. Who wants to watch us getting sponge baths?). As much as I think horses should be highlighted in those six minutes, humans without horses will get the most screen time. Two pretty half-Arabian mares, Iza Snowbaby and Ima Pretty Flirt, who live with me at Over the Hill Farm in Uxbridge, MA, were probably the most photogenic. Bright white and brown, and white and black, with long silky manes and tails—what could be prettier against lush green grass in sunlight! He had the camera on them the most for sure! We were very proud to crowd into their shots at the edges!! For some reason I wasn’t allowed to demo my best buck-and-spin moves, which I thought would make for a better plot (think handsome cowboy outlaw [me]

impressing two pretty schoolmarms—now, that would give that Buck movie a run for its money!) But maybe next time! Our humans had to sign releases, so I guess this doesn’t mean I need to get ready for my California movie debut any time soon. My bud Hop and I were the only ones to spot some exiting wildlife, even! None of the other horses noticed the Great Big Owl Bird that they must have just passed twenty minutes before we did. Our humans had us at a trot and were in a half-seat going up a slight rise around the almostlast bend on Jug End Trail. All of a sudden BLAM! The bird exploded at us! My bud and I did a giant spook-in-place with all eight legs spread, but it was too much work to actually bolt somewhere, so we let the bird ﬂap off in a huff. I have no idea why it had to be so dramatic. Why can’t we all just get along? Our owners got lunch of grinders, chips, cider, and homemade brownies (doesn’t appeal to me, but, hey, they drive us to these things, so they should get something they like). I overheard, “Better

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Distance Riding

Noelle and Silky.

Ohio Arabian & All Breed Trail Society Happy Holidays! I hope everyone has a good holiday and after that we can start looking forward to the February banquet. Remember that if you have not sent me the information on your recreational riding, do it ASAP. You can do it one of two ways; you can either send me your hours whether or not you reached a level and I can keep a running tab, or you can only send the hours when you have reached the next level. Either way is ﬁne by me. There is no need to actually send me your log sheets. Just send me totals. But if I don’t have them by early December you will not be listed in the winter mailing. I’d like to extend a message of condolences to Marcia Bacon on the loss of her husband Dave. Those of you who are newer to the club probably don’t know them but Marcia is one of the founding members of OAATS (then the distance committee of AHAO). Since spouses tend to get roped into things as well, Dave spent a lot of years timing and fulﬁlling other duties as requested, always with a smile. As usual the election for BoD members who were up for renewal was held at the Cracked OAATS Crunch, and all of the members were re-elected. We do have a couple of open spots on the board yet, so if you would like to help take the organization into the future, please let us know. If you do not want to commit to that but still have ideas, please remember that the BoD is always willing

to listen to ideas, questions and concerns. Speaking of the Crunch, we were blessed with absolutely gorgeous weather. We had a good turnout overall, and of course plenty of food at the potluck. I do not have the endurance results as I keep forgetting to get those from Mollie, and when I checked they weren’t on the AERC site yet. So hopefully I’ll have those next time. I do however have the CTR results. Cracked OAATS Crunch 50 Mile: Lightweight: 1) Teresa Searcy; 2) Vivian McDonald Heavyweight: Becky McCarty; 2) Diana McDonald Best Half Arab: Becky McCarty Grand Champion: Becky McCarty; Reserve Champion: Teresa Searcy 50 Mile AHA Region 14 Championship: 1) Becky McCarty; 2) Teresa Searcy; 3) Diana McDonald; 4) Vivian McDonald All were riding Half Arabs so only 1 division. Saturday 25 Mile: Noelle Snyder (miles only) Novice: 1) Monica Gaynor (also Best Tennessee Walker); 2) Candace Carlson; (also Best Arab or cross) 3) Jennifer Moran;4) Sumona Roth; 5) McKenzie Moran I’m hoping soon to start the member spotlights again. Up until now I’ve been picking a few people at random and badgering them for an article. I may continue that, but at the same time I’ll badger everyone through this forum. I would love to receive a brief article from all members so that in months when there’s not much ride news, we can get to know each other a bit more. You can email them to akela83@att.net or mail them to Mickie Newnam - 3848 Milford

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Dr. - Kettering OH 45429. One or two photos would be great also. That’s it for this month. Best wishes to all and hope to see you in February. Submitted by Mickie Newnam

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Dressage

Flatlanders Dressage & Combined Training Association Many years ago, Flatlanders came up with the idea of having fun shows to get members into the showing arena without the expense of traveling and entries. It was set up that four to ﬁve tests could be ridden for a very small fee and in some cases no fee at all. The judges were either members, friends or instructors from Findlay University. The show sites are farms belonging to members of the club. Sounds simple, until this year. The factor this year was the weather. None of the farms have indoor arenas large enough to have a show, so cancel they did, many times. Finally, October 1, 2011, the last show was held in the wind and cold, but it was gotten completed and fun was had by all riding and watching. Of course the food is always great. The club found out that a rider could try a test higher then they would compete and see if maybe they were ready to try

that test at an open show, and besides, the test could be ridden twice. It is a good learning tool. The judges always give advice on how to improve the test. The riders and horses seem to blossom in the environment, specially the junior riders. At camp the instructors ask the riders to try movements out of their comfort zones, which leads to trying higher level tests at the fun shows. The shows have proven to be a valuable component in the advancement of the club members’ riding higher and higher tests. Next year, 2012, the shows will be held at different farms in various areas so that members can choose a show close to their homes. Members also learn to read tests, scribe, score, and many other jobs that might be done at a schooling show. All in all, as seen on the front of a tee-shirt, “It takes teamwork to make the Dream Work.” Pat your horses for me. Submitted by Dianne Foltz

Driving

New England Region/Carriage Association of America The New England Region/Carriage Association of America has scheduled its annual meeting in Newport, RI, on February 3-5, 2012, Friday to Sunday.

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We will use the Hotel Viking as our headquarters. At present, our speakers will include John Tschirch of the Newport Preservation Society on servant life in the mansions, Merri Ferrell on coaching in the Gilded Age, Ken Wheeling on the carriages and coaches in the Breakers Stable and Lee Sawyer on climbing Mount Washington by carriage. We will tour several stables and The Breakers Mansion. For more information call Carol van Schaik at 802-226-7364. Submitted by Carol van Schaik

Driving

Black Swamp Driving Club Ho Ho Ho, Merry Christmas! Wishing everyone a Happy Holiday Season! The BSDC has certainly had a great year of driving and events. With that being said, it’s with great pleasure to send a big “Thank You” to the families that hosted the 2011 drives. Without the hard work the drives wouldn’t happen. Many “Thanks” to The Black Swamp members for our club drives: May 14 - Civil War Days in Kenton, OH, hosted by Connie and Gary Gillfillin. May 22 - Independence Dam, Archibold, OH, Joint Drive hosted by Angie and Al Hohenbrink. June 18 - Higgins Drive at Beechy/ Gingerich Farm, Kenton, OH, hosted by Darlene, Roger Sr., and Roger Higgins Jr. July 9 - Wyandot County Museum, Exhibition Only, Upper Sandusky, OH, hosted by Sarah and John Hunter. July 30- River Bend Park in Findlay, OH, hosted by Jackie and Mike Minges and Angie Hohenbrink August 21 - Carriage Display Cedar Cove, Ada, OH, hosted by Darlene, Roger Sr., and Roger Higgins Jr. September 25 - Coon Hunters Drive, Tiffin, OH, hosted by Sue and Roger Murray. October 8 - Hites’ Homestead Drive, Kenton, OH, hosted by Connie and Gary Gillfillin. October 16 - Parker Bridge, Upper Sandusky, OH, hosted by Mary Ann, Julie, and Travis Emmons. November 5 - Maumee Bay State Park Drive, Maumee, OH, hosted by Jackie and Mike Minges. December 17 - Christmas at the Farm, Kenton, OH, hosted by Connie and Gary Gillfillin. Please don’t forget our Safety Clinic,

The Findlay Swamp Meet, and the Bowling Green Swamp Meet. Thanks to all that made these events successful as well. It took a lot of people to make the events happen. Thank you for all your hard work, it is very much appreciated! We have one more event this year, it’s Christmas at the Farm in Kenton, OH. Here are the details: Come and enjoy the holiday spirit at the Beech Grove School, the on- room schoolhouse on Hardin Co Historical Museum’s Yost Farm. Gather round the pot-bellied stove for hot chocolate, snacks and fellowship. The historical buildings will be decorated in pioneer style and open to the public. Club members can display sleighs and sleds. Gary will be giving sleigh rides (even if there is no snow). Bring your horses, carriages or sleighs. If there is snow, Gary will have sleighs there for anyone wanting to try hitching their equine to, and driving a sleigh. This is not a potluck. Please bring cookies, cupcakes or snacks. The barn will be available to display the sleighs. Time is 1-5 P.M. Please arrive by noon if you have horses and/ or displays. The Farm will be open to the public for free but donations are welcome. This will be an old fashioned Christmas with caroling, sleigh rides and of course Santa Claus. This will be such a nice opportunity to get together before Christmas. Bring kids, grandkids, neighbors and friends. Questions: Contact Gary Gillﬁllan at 419-675-3257, cell # 567674-0151. Directions: From the North: 75 South to exit 156 OH/15/68 to US 23 Kenton/ Columbus. Stay on 68, go through Kenton over two railroad tracks to left on Fairgrounds Rd. Fairgrounds is on the right and Yost Farm is next to Fairgrounds. From South: 31 North to south end of Kenton. There is a Marathon Station, right on Fairgrounds Rd, 14344 Fairgrounds Rd. Yost Farm is next to Fairgrounds. At this time we would like to thank the ofﬁcers that will being leave the Board of Directors this year. Thanks to Julie Emmons, President, Angie Hohenbrink,

Vice-President, and Sandy Young, Board of Director. Thanks for your dedication and hard work generated to the club. I would also like to thank all the members of the club for coming to the drives. Without your support the club wouldn’t be successful. It takes everyone to make things happen. We had a great Annual Banquet at the Plaza Inn in Mt. Victory, OH. Thanks to the staff for a job well done. The banquet was held November the 12 at the restaurant Thanks to all that helped with the event. As we are closing the events for 2011, it’s also time to start thinking about 2012. We all need to start planning our drives and events for the upcoming year. We have dates for the 2012 meetings at the New Hope Lutheran Church in Arlington,OH.. The meeting dates are as follow: January 15, February 12, and March 11th. 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 to see you there. Remember, everyone is welcome to join us. Well my friends, I think this will do it for another year. If I have forgotten to thank anyone along the way I do apologize, it wasn’t meant to happen, so please forgive me. Thanks to the Equine Journal for there efforts in putting our article in their journal and for being great to work with, it’s great to work with such nice people. Until we meet again, have a wonderful Holiday Season! Submitted by Roger Higgins Jr./ Reporter

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Fjord

Northeast Fjord Horse Association Ho-Ho-Whoa! It’s that time of year again, another year passed and a new one ready to begin. It seems as if this year has just flown by and on the other hand, when you look back on all that you have accomplished, done, and enjoyed over the past 360 something days, it’s been a while hasn’t it? It’s amazing how fast time can fly and, at the same time, how very slow it can go. All I know is that I hope you all got to enjoy each and every one of the finer moments of the year and the time you’ve spent with your lovely Fjord or horse. While there was no show this year due to club funds it was a rather successful year for the NFHA. Success was had at this year’s Equine Affaire. There was a wealth of support shown to our two Fjords and riders chosen to compete in the Versatile Horse and Rider Competition. Volunteers were very generous in giving up a few hours of their time to support their club and mission in manning the NFHA booth. The demo went off without a hitch and really showed how fabulous Fjords are and let’s not forget to mention our wonderful new collection of NFHA items. All in all it was a successful event. We hope to have encouraged more to join us in our efforts to promote this wonderful breed of horse. Along with a successful Equine Affaire your officers worked hard this year in bringing the club up to 20th century technologies. While there are still some kinks to be worked out, membership renewals and new memberships should be as easy as a click of a button with our new join now membership options on the website. That’s right; you can now join or re-join the club right online. You can also purchase NFHA merchandise right online 176, Equine Journal Affiliations, December 2011

Noel owned by Joanna Cadorette running in the snow.

too. Not sure what to get someone for the Holidays? I sure know where you can find that perfect something. Like any club some members are more involved than others but each member is as important as the next. Thank you, all of the NFHA members are very important to the success and longevity of the club. It is the membership that makes this club what it is and what fuels the clubs direction. Your officers are simply there to make the club what you want it and maintain the mission to educate about and promote the Fjord breed. The more members we have the stronger the club can be. Remember it is a club so we’re all in this together. Please feel free to participate as you wish. We’re always open to suggestions, conversations, new ideas for events, fundraising etc. You’ve got some? Let us know! Membership renewals for 2012 are due by January 1 to get a full year’s worth of Fjord fun. Those that get their memberships in by then will be entered in a drawing for a special Fjord item to be announced at a later date. The names will be pulled at the annual meeting, which is open to all members. If you have great ideas or interest in becoming more active in your club please join everyone at the annual meeting. Details about the meeting will be posted on the website. Also, don’t forget to vote for your new officers. So, as I depart for the year 2011 I leave you with a long list of to do’s; go to the

One of Wendy Luscombe’s wonderful Fjords getting a bit of fresh snowy air.

Jordan Medeiros and Otto the Fjord wishing everyone a Happy Holiday season!

website northeastfjord.com and while you’re there join or re-join the club by January 1 to be entered in the drawing, do your holiday shopping, make sure you voted for your club ofﬁcers, and mark down the date of the meeting so you can attend or send your wonderful ideas for the year to come to help make the club bigger and better than it already is. Oh behalf of your NFHA club ofﬁcers we’d like to wish you and yours a happy and safe Holiday Season. Until next time, Happy Fjording. Submitted by Angela Young

Friesian

American Friesian Association Overview of the American Friesian Association Thanks to a dedicated group of individuals who love the Friesian horse, the American Friesian Association has been formed. The American Friesian Association (AFA) was organized to preserve and promote the purebred Friesian horse in America, to promote the Friesian Derivative horse in America, and to serve the owners of these horses. The AFA is committed to the breed standard of the purebred Friesian horse, as interpreted from the Friesch Paarden Stamboek (FPS) with regard to the needs of American owners for a healthy, sound horse suitable for performance in the current equestrian world. Our goal is to maintain the beauty and uniqueness of the Friesian horse, as it has been known throughout history. The AFA is also committed to high standards of quality, integrity, honesty, and fairness for all horses and members. The founders recognized the evergrowing demand for an 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. The AFA is also committed to embracing the Friesian Warmblood (Friesian cross) and giving those horses and

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

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

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Photo: Rick Osteen

Friesian

International Friesian Show Horse Association Champion Driver Suzy Stafford Champion Driver Suzy Stafford and Sjaantje, a six-year-old Friesian mare, took the National Championship in and Sjaantje Take Home National the Friesian Carriage Driving Open class at the IFSHA World and Grand National. Championship Title at the 2011 International Friesian Show Horse Association World and Grand National. “I have been training “SJ” and Gail since the Decorated driver Suzy Stafford hasn’t let her sucspring, and I am so proud of both of them,” said cess at the 2011 World Pony Driving Championships Stafford. “The mare is kind, talented, and has great in Lipica slow her down. Recently returned from instincts. There is nothing quite like a mare’s intuition Slovenia where she drove the half-Arabian mare Miss and this girl has it in spades! It was a pleasure drivJoesphine to an Individual Bronze Medal, Stafford ing such a high quality animal with a temperament to hasn’t been back in the United States for a month match.” before earning another championship title. She Stafford, who operates Stafford Carriage Driving drove Sjaantje, a six-year-old Friesian mare, to the out of Chester County, Pennsylvania, was the youngest National Championship in the Friesian Carriage and first American driver to win an Individual Gold Pleasure Driving Open division at the International Medal with Cefnoakpark Bouncer at the 2005 World Friesian Show Horse Association (IFSHA) World and Pony Driving Championships in England. Since then Grand National. The mare’s owner, Gail AuMiller of she has continued to drive to success, being named Dreams Come True Farm in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, the 2005 Driver of the Year by Chronicle of the Horse, drove Sjaantje to top honors in the Amateur Carriage winning the 2008 and 2009 National Single Pony Pleasure Driving division and the pair also took the Championship with Courage to Lead, and being Reinsmanship Championship. awarded the Becky Hart Trophy in 2009. In 2011, The IFSHA World and Grand National took place Stafford Miss Josephine put in a brilliant performance October 5-9, 2011 in Lexington, Virginia. The IFSHA at the 2011 FEI World Pony Driving Championships is dedicated to the promotion, showing, and exhibiin Slovenia where they were awarded with the tion of the Friesian horse and its derivatives, and the Individual Bronze Medal, Stafford’s second consecuChampionships featured a wide range of disciplines. tive Individual Bronze. Stafford and Miss Josephine This year’s carriage driving classes were the largwere competing as individuals for Team USA, marking est driving classes to date at the Friesian National the first time a Registered Arabian competed for the Championships, and Sjaantje, also known as “SJ”, United States. proved her mettle by earning top placement while For more information on Stafford, visit her website showing against some of the top members of her at www.staffordcarriagedriving.com. breed. Submitted by Gareth Selwood 178, Equine Journal Affiliations, December 2011

Friesian

Northeast Friesian Horse Club The 2011 North East Regional Keur Inspections took place September 27, 2011. The inspections were held at the Cheshire Fair Grounds in Swanzey, NH. The weather was uncooperative and after spending a good part of the prior day setting up outside the keur team and helpful members had to quickly move the whole event to the indoor arena. The judges were presented 28 horses for inspection for predicates and IBOPs combined. Once again our amazing club proved our motto, “If chapters were keured we’d be model”. Unfortunate events prevented the assigned runners from attending the keur and quick thought and a willing membership brought together the new running dream team of Anne De Boer, Ben Labrie, Jerome St. Louis and Rebecca Eccard. This four, ran almost every horse that was presented and were congratulated by both the participants and the judges. At the completion of the keur, the Judges asked for a minute and picture with the team, announcing to all in attendance that they wanted to thank the runners for their service and that they believed that these four were as good if not better than any Dutch runners they have worked with in the past. Alexis Ierardi, a junior exhibitor, was the high point IBOP Champion for our Keur, with her gelding Bouke H., and David Donnelly rode Wideke to the Reserve for Friesians of Majesty. The foals are always a high point of the day and Jelmer took home champion colt for the DeBoer family of Middlebrook Farm of Vermont and Japke M took the ﬁlly championship for Thomas Miedema of Vermont. The Judges were very impressed with the Gelding class, Rolef van Wolfshal, owned by Dr. Kristine Erikson of Massachusetts was Champion and Zacharia received the Reserve honors for members Robert and Barbara MacDonald of Vermont. Perhaps the most exciting moment of the Keur was the presentation of the mares. Onyx M, owned by members Sandra and Peter Ierardi of New Hampshire, was pre-

Alexis Ierardi and Bouke IBOP Champion.

Onyx M Champion Mare and Keur Champion, with owners Sandra and Alexis Ierardi.

Jelmer, Champion Colt with owner Anna DeBoer and handler Rebecca Eccard.

sented as a repeat mare looking to move up from her second premie status. With the crowd screaming and Ben and Jerome somehow running with their feet not touching the ground, the judges upgraded her status to the coveted ﬁrst premie ster, and declared her the Champion Mare and overall Keur Champion. The Reserve Champion mare was Brechtje P receiving a second premie ster for owners and members Robert and Barbara MacDonald of Vermont. We would like to thank everyone who helped make this Keur a success, especially announcer Susan Gear-Porter for her exquisite voice and ability to announce the names of the horses and parentages, and the keur would not be a keur without her special rendition or “Friesians are a Girl’s Best Friend.” The IFSHA world show was attended by a good number of our members. Look for the results and stories about the worlds in future articles.

Japke M, Champion ﬁlly owned by Thomas Miedema.

Roelof an Wolfshal, Champion gelding owned by Dr. Kristine Erickson.

Please make sure that your points are submitted for the year-end awards. Send point forms to Secretary Pamela Moriarty at moriartyp@graphicpkg.com as the preferred method. Submitted by Rebecca Eccard December 2011, Equine Journal Afﬁliations, 179

Gypsy

GHRA Gypsy Horses in the World Famous Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo Parade in downtown Fort Worth, TX.

Gypsy Horse Registry of America The GHRA will hold its Fourth Annual GHRA Gypsy Horse World Show January 27-29, 2012 in Fort Worth, TX, during the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo event. The show will be held in the John Justin arena and we hope to break the 100,000 people gate record again this year. This is largest venue for any Gypsy Horse show and the GHRA is proud to present some of the ﬁnest Gypsy Horses in the world to the American public. The festivities for the Gyspy Horses begin the Fort Worth Stock Show Parade in Fort Worth on January 14 at 11:00 a.m. Nearly 100,000 spectators line the streets of downtown Fort Worth to watch this spectacular annual event. Then exhibitors will arrive from around the country to participate in the GHRA World Show on Thursday January 26. Show Schedule Friday Afternoon – January 27 – 4:00 p.m. Obstacle Driving, Amateur and Youth Showmanship, English Pleasure Walk-Trot, Ladies Pleasure Driving, Working Hunter, Trail 180, Equine Journal Afﬁliations, December 2011

2011 Western Pleasure Line-up at the GHRA World Show.

Riding, Trail In-Hand Saturday Afternoon – January 28 – 4:00 p.m. Breed Halter Classes and GHRA World Champion Sunday Morning- January 29 – 8:00 a.m. Color, Gentlemen Pleasure Driving, Western Pleasure

Submitted by Jan Easter Gypsy Horse Registry of America, Inc. 1611 Old Reno Road Springtown, TX 76082 817-677-4272 www.gypsyhorseregistryofamerica.org A tax-exempt, not for proﬁt, educational organization, IRS 501 (c)(3)

Gypsy

Gypsy Vanner Horse Society The Gypsy Vanner Horse Society extends our sincerest holiday greetings to all of our members and their families. Over the last fifteen years the Gypsy Vanner Horse has begun to not only capture hearts it has captured the attention of equine professionals who have been totally surprised at the amazing performance ability, willingness, and work ethic of these incredible equines. I am happy to share the following from Elizabeth Grisell –Short at Foxfire Farms. This is wonderful testimony to this breed’s trustworthy traits, successes, and bright future. “Latcho’s Shadow came into my life when he was two-years-old. He was in need of training and I was the lucky trainer picked to work with him. I have been breaking and training horses for 30 years. I have broke and trained many stallions over the years, so I knew what to expect. What I didn’t expect was what I found inside this pure black luxuriously hairy horse. I had only heard about Gypsy Vanners, I had never worked with one. Shadow loved attention and he was the smartest horse I had ever trained. He tried to do everything I asked of him correctly. We did a lot of line driving, as I felt he was too young to break. Finally the day came to ride Shadow for the first time. I sat in the saddle and we walked off for a wonderful ride around the farm, literally riding off into the sunset together. He was so proud to be ridden; he enjoyed the new bond we could now share together. He stayed very soft and responsive, accepting the bit and my leg right away. Shadow was smart, gentle, strong and very talented. We worked on dressage basics, everything coming so easily to him. I was impressed with the natural suppleness, submission and work ethic he possessed. He was so

balanced that his canter was great from the first time I ever cantered him. He watched me work horses all day and wanted to be the next horse worked even if he was already worked that day. We truly fell in love with one another. It is hard not to feel crazy about a horse when they are crazy about you. I have always trusted him; he is by far the best stallion I have ever worked with. As I experience this new breed, I am more impressed with their athletic ability and easy-going temperaments. Shadow stands out among them though, he is so exceptional! We are currently first in our local dressage show series with an average of over 70%. We are more than double the points of the second place horse behind us. At the young age of four he has already earned his first perfect score of ten on a training level test! Shadow knows when he enters the dressage ring and he loves the audience. He gets excited when I pack for a show and is thrilled to be loaded to go. I took him to a registered dressage show and we improved upon our scores each time we entered the ring. People flocked to him and were so impressed by his beauty and talent. We placed in every class and showed in the open training division. We were second at that show with a 72.85%, missing first by two tenths of a point. I was so proud of my little four-yea- old stallion! We certainly stood out among the giant warm bloods! I don’t understand why amateurs would prefer a 17 hand horse that is harder to ride and needs lunged before every show. I have given lessons on Shadow to beginners because he is the most predictable horse on my farm. Adult amateurs and children should all be riding this wonderfully talented breed. The Gypsy Vanners are amazingly easy to train and ride in dressage, and so well behaved. They are never spooky or hot, but still provide plenty of power and stamina. People at the shows are surprised and impressed when they find Shadow is a stallion. I am an event trainer, so naturally I had to introduce Shadow to jumping. He loves it! He jumps everything I ask of him and just earned third competing in Southern Pines in eventing. People said, “Wow, you jump him too?”. We are tak-

Elizabeth and Latcho’s Shadow in the dressage arena.

Elizabeth and Latcho’s Shadow jumping.

ing our competing slowly through the levels, as I propose in my eventing book, “Managing and Conditioning the Event Horse”. I don’t believe in pushing the horses too hard. Shadow has surpassed every expectation I have ever had of him. I look forward to earning my USDF bronze medal on him, as I am sure it will be easy for him to accomplish; just like everything else! I am proud to co-own this fabulous stallion with Kathy Yore of Legacy Vanners.” We extend our thanks to Elizabeth and Shadow for sharing their story with us. 2011 has been a great year for the Gypsy Vanner Horse Society and the horses it was founded to protect and promote. Enjoy a safe and happy holiday season and remember we invite any and all that are interested to, “Come and share the dream with us!” Submitted by Joyce M. Christian

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Haflinger

Ohio Haflinger Association Syndee New of Showme 2011 American Haflinger National Pleasure Best of Show We, Brian and Dana Mitteer, Showme Haflingers have been working years on this Best of Show. A champion horse takes many correct steps in growing up before she/he earns that award. It can be compared to building a stone wall... each stone has a certain shape, putting together the correct stones makes the final outcome a sound sturdy wall. First of all you have to find the correct mare, in this case Synthia of Excellence MHF. We purchased her up at the 2006 National Fall Haflinger Sale. She was a young, eye catching mare. Then we had to select the stallion. We found stud service to Newman RVM being offered at the 2007 Keystone Haflinger Sale. We clearly remember a leading Haflinger breeder offering laughs at the selection we had made. But we were sure that we had selected the correct stallion but do admit our confidence was shaken a bit. Not having done any such thing before on foaling, we read up on nutrition for the broodmare and fed accordingly. After waiting those 11 months, Syndee arrived. She was the most beautiful young

filly foal we had ever seen. Then as time went on she turned out to be the ugliest weanling. Brian decided that we shouldn’t sell her and just see what happens. That was the best decision we had ever made. So we went on to show her that season in all the Haflinger filly classes we could at halter and in-hand trail classes. By doing those shows, we built up her confidence and she was looking good. Then it was time to select a trainer which was Craig Sweeting of Hickory Creek Performance Horses of Pittsford, NY. Craig and Syndee were a team right from the start. He polished her up a little more and made her more perfect. They teamed up to win the AHR National Futurity as a yearling. She won the two year old filly class at the 2010 AHR National Show and was Reserve Junior Champion. Craig took her home and worked on any little improvements he could find. We took Syndee under Craig’s professional fitting and showing to all the 2011 Haflinger shows where she won each of the three year old classes and was Grand Champion Mare at each. She was named Reserve Best of Show at the Buckeye Haflinger Show, and then Best of Show at the Central Ohio Haflinger show and the double judged New York Gold Classic Haflinger Show. We took her back to the 2011 American Haflinger National Show. Syndee again handled by

Syndee New of Showme.

Craig Sweeting won the three-year-old mare class, Senior Champion Mare, Grand Champion Mare and then was selected National Best of Show. We are excited about next year as Craig has been training her to drive. If all goes well, perhaps Syndee will come home with another National Award! But like fine wine, it takes time to develop a horse of such quality. Submitted by Brian and Dana Mitteer Showme Haflingers Cortland, NY www.showmehaflingers.com

Miniature

New England Miniature Horse Society New England Miniature Horse Society Members at the AMHA World Show A number of New England Miniature Horse Society (NEMHS) members exhibited at the American Miniature Horse Association (AMHA) World Show in late September and did very well, earning some World Grand and World Reserve Grand Champion titles as well as World Champion and Reserve World Champion and Top Ten awards. In one Amateur Junior Gelding class, NEMHS 182, Equine Journal Afﬁliations, December 2011

members won 5 of the Top Tens! Highlights: World Grand Champion Senior Stallion: SRF Noble Heir, Roger T. Slobody, Sawmill Stud World Grand Champion Amateur Junior Gelding: SRF Excalibur, Roger T. Slobody, Sawmill Stud, shown by Wesley Slobody. World Reserve Grand Champion Amateur Senior Stallion: SRF Premier, Roger T. Slobody, Sawmill Stud, shown by Wesley Slobody. World Reserve Grand Champion Amateur Senior Gelding: SRF Dreamcatcher, Roger T. Slobody, Sawmill Stud, shown by

Wesley Slobody. Karen Rudolph: High Point Amateur Owned, Trained & Exhibited, (AOTE), with World Champions SBS Confettis Sheer Elegance (mare) and LM Idols Cuervo Straight (gelding); Reserve World Champion Brookhavens Dynaglass Slippers, all in AOTE Level 1; 2nd in Yearling Mare Futurity with Brookhavens Dynaglass Slippers. Youth winners: Youth Reserve World Champion: Austin G. Good in YOTE Gelding with Vermilyea Farms Mister Hollywood. Top Ten’s in Youth: Alex R. Briggs in Jr Mares with Fallen Ash Cherish Me Eagle and in Jr Geldings with Poco De Oro Memoirs Trifecta. Austin Good in Jumper with Versatility

Photos: Sandy Revard, MiniEquine Photography

Miniature

Megan Herrick showing her mare Falcon Ridge Impetuous Lady Hawk to a Top Ten in halter.

Michael Himlin with (l to r) Royal Oaks Impressive Rolex and Allure Ranch Spirits Kings Ransom with some of their AMHA World Show winnings.

Brookhavens Dynaglass Slippers, owned by Karen Rudolph, was Reserve World Champion in AOTE Junior Mares Level One and Reserve World Champion AOTE Futurity Yearling Mares.

Farms Expect Love. Michael Himlin in Jr Mares with Fallen Ash Cherish Me Eagle, in Sr Geldings, YOTE, and Showmanship Royal Oaks Impressive Rolex, in Jr Geldings with Allure Ranch Spirits Kings Ransom. Jackie Mazzone in Sr Geldings with Mickeys Magic Cruzer Nicholas Milano in Jr Mares with Fallen Ash Cherish Me Eagle, in Liberty with Poco De Oro Rhythm N Blues, and in Jr Geldings with Poco De Oro Memoirs Trifecta . Nicholas Milano, Abby Raiche and Jackie Mazzone with Mickeys Magic Cruzer in Youth Costume. Amateur winners Amateur Level 1 Halter World Champions: Julie Good in AOTE Sr Gelding with Vermilyea Farms Mister Hollywood. Wesley Slobody: in Sr Mare, 30” & Under with De Chevals Windsong Of The Night, in Jr Geldings with SRF Excalibur, in Sr Stallion 30” And Under with SRF Premier, in Sr Gelding Over 30” To 34” with SRF Dreamcatcher, and in Sr Stallion Over 30” with SRF Noble Heir. Amateur Level 2 Halter World Champions: Kristina Slobody: in Sr Stallion 30” And Under with SRF Premier, in Sr Stallion Over 30” To 34” with SRF Noble Heir, and in Jr Gelding with SRF Excalibur. Amateur Level 2 Halter Reserve World Champions:

Kristina Slobody: in Sr Mare 30 And Under with De Chevals Windsong Of The Night, in Sr Stallion Over 30” To 34” with SRF Noble Heir, and in Sr Gelding Over 30” To 34” with SRF Dreamcatcher. Top Ten’s in Amateur Halter Classes: Bobbie Briggs with DSB Exquisitely Buff, Poco De Oro Memoirs Trifecta and Poco De Oro Rhythm N Blues. Julie Good with CMC On Eagles Wings, and Vermilyea Farms Mister Hollywood. Megan Herrick with Falcon Ridge Impetuous Lady Hawk, and SFM Celebritys Little Buck. Stephanie Himlin with Royal Oaks Impressive Rolex, and Allure Ranch Spirits Kings Ransom. Karen Rudolph with Brookhavens Dynaglass Slippers, SBS Confettis Sheer Elegance, and LM Idols Cuervo Straight. Kristina Slobody with SRF Silk Stockings. Wesley Slobody with SRF Perfection, SRF Silk Stockings, and SRF Gladiator. Top Ten’s In Amateur Driving Classes: Kristina Slobody with SRF Dreamcatcher and SRF Heiress. Stephanie Himlin with Royal Oaks Impressive Rolex. Julie Good with Abrias Dandy Valor. Open World Champions: Roger T. Slobody /Sawmill Stud: Sr Stallions Over 32” To 34” with SRF Noble Heir, Sr Stallions 28 And Under with SRF

Premier. Open Reserve World Champions: Stephanie Himlin: Weanling And Yearling Geldings with Allure Ranch Spirits Kings Ransom. Roger T. Slobody /Sawmill Stud: Sr Mares Over 32” To 34” with SRF Silk Stockings and Single Fine Harness Viceroy with SRF Revelette. Top Ten’s in Open Halter Classes: Roger T. Slobody /Sawmill Stud in Halter with: SRF Gladiator, SRF Excalibur, De Chevals Windsong Of The Night, SRF Noble Attitude, and SRF Dreamcatcher (also in Color). Bobbie & Alex Briggs/Lessee: Poco De Oro Rhythm N Blues. Jackie Mazzone Or Patty Milano: Lucky Four Santafe Hushaby Bey. Bobbie Briggs Or Mathew Drown : DSb Exquisitely Buff. Open Performance and Driving Top Ten’s: Julie Good: Open Jumper with Versatility Farms Expect Love and Liberty with Abrias Dandy Valor. Roger T. Slobody /Sawmill Stud: Driving with SRF Heiress, SRF Revelette, SRF Hot Topic, and SRF Dreamcatcher. Congratulations everyone! Let me know if I missed anyone; if so, I apologize. Check out the Club website (www. nemhs.org) for news, meetings, photos, show details, 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, 860-3709035 or targetsmom@cox.net Submitted by Mary Adams

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Miniature

World Class Miniature Horse Registry Greetings, Wishing everyone a very happy and memorable Holiday Season! Welcome Home to all of our troops and especially those of are the last to leave Iraq in 2011. Life is good in America! We are truly blessed! Congratulations to all of the participants of the 2011 WCMHR World Championship Miniature Horse Show held at Spring Valley Horse Farm and Cabins LLC in Moneta, VA. The show facilities and stalls were excellent and the hospitality of Garland Simmons, the owner, was greatly appreciated, especially when he furnished the shavings and hay for the stalls free of charge. A new motel right on the waterfront of Smith Mountain Lake and only about three and a half miles from the show

grounds has recently opened. Spring Valley Horse Farm and Cabins LLC is the perfect location for a show that is sure to bring an element of relaxation. The famous Peaks of Otter Mountains are in plain view from the show ring. There are cabins for rent, a petting zoo, stocked lakes for ﬁshing, and down-home food at the restaurant. For more information on the show grounds visit www.spgvalleyfarm.com. Barbara Havins of Knight Hawke Miniatures took the title of Overall Highpoint Exhibitor for the show. Barbara won the highpoint awards for Adult and Amateur showing “A” division minis in performance and in driving. She also won a sportsmanship award. Barbara graciously lent her Champion horse to an eight-year old young lady at the World Championship and quickly showed the youth to overtake the jumps in the Hunter Class. Needless to say, Barbara’s expertise and winning attitude lead the young lady

to victory! Barbara also did quite well at the AMHR Nationals this year. Tricia Bartoo won the High Point Exhibitor for Performance and Driving in the “B” Division. Tricia has been a member, show participant, steward, and Judge with WCMHR for a number of years. She is very involved with Varina Rising Stars 4-H shows and activities. Tricia is also a Superintendent for the VA State Fair Miniature Horse Show. For more information about the 4-H activities visit www.varinarisingstars.com and the VA State Fair shows visit www. statefair.com. Barbara Havins and Tricia Bartoo are two of our ﬁnest members and we are very proud of their accomplishments and attitudes towards helping others. They have the” Holiday Spirit” year round. May everyone enjoy a prosperous and fulﬁlling New Year! Submitted by Ken Garnett

Morgan

Lippitt Morgan Breeders’ Association Okan Morgans had a fun and busy summer in the Pacific Northwest. It was our first year to dabble in Competitive Trail Rides thru ACTHA (www.actha.us) and we have discovered that they are a really fun way to trail ride with others, compete (without pressure), meet more people with similar interests and enjoy the out doors and our horses. We had scheduled to do two rides but the outbreak early in the summer cancelled one so were only able to compete in one event in September. The mares did a wonderful job for us and Okan Andromeda actually tied for second place out of 23! We recommend these events to anyone looking for another venue to show case your Lippitt. Our true love for competition are the Combined Driving Events and we com184, Equine Journal Affiliations, December 2011

Don & Mary with Teddy Bear, CDE 2011.

Granddaughter, Taylor, riding Okan Valiant Lady A.

peted in two actual CDE’s, a Driving Trial, a Pleasure Pace and a couple of driving

CDE Training weekends so we had a very full summer doing something we love. We wish everyone a safe, enjoyable fall and winter and hope to see you one the trails or at an event in 2012! Submitted by Don and Mary Curtis Okan Morgans www.okanmorgans.com

P.R.E. Horses

Foundation for the Pure Spanish Horse Feeling lucky? The answer is yes if you were able to attend Celebration 2011, The Foundation for the Pure Spanish Horse’s Nationals horseshow in Las Vegas during Labor Day weekend. Celebration is the best place to learn, play, and win all in the same week! Attendees had access to a myriad of educational seminars, fantastic P.R.E. horses, a concert and the Horse of Kings Theatre extravaganza all in one convenient and exciting location at the Southpoint Casino & Equestrian Center. Experts in their field came from far and wide to share their knowledge of morphology (Alberto Abajo), handling (Daniel Isidoro), saddlefitting (Jennifer Stoffer), Riding in Lightness (Manuel Trigo), working equitation (Jean White), presenting in hand (Howard Peet and Kristi Wysocki), and Qualified Tribunal (Coronel Zapatero and Richard Nickerson) with eager participants from Australia, New Zealand, Spain and the United States. Education is a core mission of The Foundation for the Pure Spanish Horse and we are proud to have brought these esteemed presenters together to offer their expertise to all who participated. After being inspired and motivated by the phenomenal educational opportunities at Celebration 2011, it was time to compete! If you have attended previous Celebration National horseshows you know you can count on seeing the most beautiful P.R.E. horses there! The P.R.E. Mundial Qualified Tribunal started our week. Congratulations to Oak Hill and Origin P.R.E. on their newly Qualified status horses. Then the competition began with a two day triple rated qualifying open Dressage show judged by Ms. Lilo Fore. The prizes for freestyle Musical Kur Challenge, judged by Ms. Jan Curtis, were awarded to Dick Nickerson for Dominante XXIX ridden by Kristi Wysocki, and Cheryl English riding Bolero CLII. Once Dressage was concluded the all P.R.E. show started, where competitors had the experienced judging of the Spanish Coronels Leon SanchezZorrilla, Alberto Zapatero-Gaton, and Jose Fernandez-Olmedo to determine the best of the best. In addition to the Spanish section classes there were performance classes

judged by Margaret Rich. Always striving for improvement, new performance classes were added this year in Working Equitation and Prix Caprilli tests. Please visit www. prehorse.org to view complete Celebration 2011 results. Congratulations to the lucky horses and owners taking home top honors: Best Exhibitor: Rancho Madrigal, Rafael Madrigal Champion Stallion: Ladino GF, Silverstar Ranch Champion Mare: Fantasia del C, Origin P.R.E Champion Young Stallion: Denali AK, Jackass Mt. Ranch Champion Young Mare: Bristol AK, Jackass Mt. Ranch Absolute Functionality Champion: Kamiakin, Kathryn Hill Absolute Morphology Champion: Platino de Torre, Rancho Union During breaks in competition, attendees visited our vendors who offered a plethora of high quality products and services. We were honored to have as one of our vendors’ renowned farrier, Ada Gates Patton. Ada was the first female farrier licensed to shoe thoroughbred racehorses in the U.S. and Canada. She has served as the farrier liaison for the Olympic Games, received the 2008 Edward Martin Humanitarian Award, and was asked to serve on the Farrier Committee for the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games in 2010. Two other vendors specialize in humanitarian equine efforts. Both Hoovin Good Times ranch and Hallelujah Horse ranch focus on helping people with particular needs benefit from making connections with our wonderful P.R.E. breed. Find out more about their efforts at www. hhry.org. If you were looking for Spanish attire and tack, you found it at The Iberian Connection or Carlos Lopez Monturas and Monturas, and Equus Domus made one lucky person a real winner with a raffled Zaldi saddle. Jennifer Stoffer provided custom saddlefitting services, Medieval Times crowned everyone, and thanks to Odor No More’s stall health and management products the Southpoint barn area was much more pleasant. For those seeking beauty there were lots of options in equine jewelry and accessories as well as the gorgeous paintings and sculptures in the equine art exhibit. There was something for everyone, even hidden treasures in the silent auction to benefit The Foundation. The venerable Spanish photographer Paco Rey was present at The Foundation booth as well, auto-

Champion Stallion 2011.

Alberto Abajo Morphology seminar with Fantasia del C, owned by Origin P.R.E.

Horse of Kings Theatre.

graphing copies of his book, Sementales P.R.E./P.R.E. Stallions. People were already lining up to order his upcoming new book on P.R.E. Mares. With so many wonderful events at Celebration there are plenty of thanks due to all who made it possible. The Foundation thanks the Celebration 2011 title sponsor, Yeguada Centurion for generous support. Medieval Times once again sponsored a live auction of a yearling during the banquet. Cameron English and Gary and Regina Ware produced the fabulous Horse of Kings Theatre where those at VIP tables had up close and personal in-ring seating! Thanks to Premier Entertainment for the concert and dancing with El Puma de Sinaloa and La Sonora Dinamita. In addition, Celebration 2011 was supported by Odor No More, ET Horn, Hoovin Good Times ranch, and many of our Foundation member farms and breeders. The Foundation is lucky to have such generous and committed supporters and sincerely thanks all for making Celebration 2011 such a classy show! Submitted by Margaret Lopez December 2011, Equine Journal Afﬁliations, 185

Quarter Pony

Quarter Pony Association Best wishes to you, Quarter Pony owners, as we all nestle in for winter. May you have a safe and well season, while hopefully enjoying a bit of “shut down time”, after a busy summer. As we approach having more indoor days, perhaps some internet time could be enjoyable. Check out the Quarter Pony Association website - it’s packed with information and a fun photo gallery. Our affiliate, The International Quarter Pony Association is another nice website to revisit. Maybe the stallion and breeders pages can offer some insight toward planning for next year. The IQPA is a worldwide association for registering Quarter type ponies, regardless of color. Where attitude is as important as looks! In getting to better know the IQPA, here are some of their frequently asked questions and answers: I was just received papers from the old IQPA, but I already got my new IQPA papers. What should I do? Ponies are not allowed to possess registration papers for both new and old IQPA. You must send the papers for the old IQPA to us so we have it on record that the pony does not have both sets of papers. How do I apply for membership to IQPA? There is no such thing as membership to IQPA. Membership is with QPA only. Having a membership with QPA, gives you all membership benefits including the discounted registration rates. What if an inspector is not available in my area? You may submit your application and photos directly to the home office in Tennessee for consideration, but registration may take longer and you may only receive “Temporary” papers until the pony can be physically inspected. Why did the new IQPA registry form an alliance with the QPA? The QPA has a much larger support structure and therefore able to offer better advantages to the members. Why did this association split into color “divisions”? This was done to help 186, Equine Journal Affiliations, December 2011

with organizing classes at shows and points recording. Papers, for ponies in color divisions, will look the same, but those papers will have a bearing on the registration number format. It will also help us track the QP industry better. Why are IQPA, AQHA, APHA, ApHC, and POA the only recognized registries? Although ponies in many other breed registries may have the physical characteristics of a Quarter Pony, not all of them do. Therefore, we will take pones of other registries on a case by case basis. I have ponies I want to breed that are not in one of the named registries, what do I do? You can either submit the pony for Hardship Registration, or as long as the pony is being bred to a pony that is in a named registry, the baby will not have to go thru Hardship Registration. Only one parent has to qualify for Standard Registration. My pony is exactly 14.2 hands, does it still qualify? Yes, IQPA accepts ponies who are up to and including 14.2 hands. And yes, we deduct the height of the shoes without them having to be removed from the pony. What is the maximum age limit for registering a pony? There is no maximum age limit for registering a pony. Do you provide a pedigree service for IQPA ponies? Most of our members use the all breed pedigree database that is online at www.allbreedpedigree.com. Considering so many different breeds are used in breeding QP’s it was impossible for us to match the data already available on this other site. And much of their information is free. How do I know what points/awards my pony has received? That is one of the functions of the new QPA. The QPA will be responsible for reporting points and issuing awards and titles. I have a Paintaloosa/Pintaloosa, which Color division does it fall in? We have created a division for “other” colors that they will fall into. Further information about the International Quarter Pony Association is as follows:

IQPA recognizes the need to be able to use ponies of other breed types to help enhance the looks, size, & abilities of Quarter Ponies. Therefore, no inspection is required if even one parent is registered with an approved breed registry. (IQPA, AQHA, APHA, ApHC, or POA). This gives breeders the ﬂexibility to cross on other recognized breeds without having to register all their breeding stock with IQPA. Standard Registration Minimum Requirements - Ponies must exhibit good quarter type conformation and disposition desirable for breeding. Ponies must be not be over 14.2H (58”), measured to the highest point of the withers. Ponies with bloodlines, markings, or characteristics of Paint, or Appaloosa are eligible under the same registration requirement guidelines but will receive a Division rating of “Solid”, “Paint”, or “Appaloosa” depending upon their physical characteristics. Ponies gaited or with gaited parents are not eligible for registration. Human Membership Quarter Pony Association P.O. Box 104, Cambridge Springs, PA 16403 Website: www.quarterponyassociation.com/ E-mail: information@quarterponyassociation.com Horse Registration (QPA Afﬁliate) International Quarter Pony Association P.O. Box 230 ~ Lyles, TN 37098 Website: 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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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

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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.

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

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

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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

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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

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Arabian Horse Association of New England Name: _____________________________Phone: ____________________ Address: ______________________________________________________ City: _________________________State: _____________Zip: __________ DOB: _______________SS#: _______________Email: ________________ New: ______ Renewing:______ 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.

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

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

Send form and check payable to AHANE to:

American Drum Horse Association

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

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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: ________________________________

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

❑ Family/Farm .... $30

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

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

Signature: ______________________________________ Dated: __________________

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

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

distance riding Membership Application

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

Phone number _______________________ Email __________________________ ❑ New Member ❑ Renewal Member Membership runs from January 1st of any given year to December 31st of the same year. Membership and Horse registration must be current for any competitions and/or recreational riding hours to be considered for all programs.

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

CURRENT AND/OR NEW HORSE REGISTRATION FEES

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

OAATS, Inc., PO Box 231, Rising Sun, OH 43457

Please check the website for forms, schedules, program rules, news, and updates throughout the year!

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Blackstone Valley Dressage & Combined Training Assoc. BVDCTA Membership Application

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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

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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

driving 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

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

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

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

{ } Youth: $15

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

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

www.americanfriesianassociation.com • info@americanfriesianassociation.com

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

Name: __________________________________________________________

Membership Application Name(s): ___________________________________________________________ Address: ___________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ Phone:_____________ Alternate Phone: ___________ Mobile Phone: ____________

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NER/CAA Annual Dues: $20.00/Family or Individual

City: ______________________State:_________________Zip: ____________

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

Telephone: (____) _______________ Email:____________________________

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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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: ________________________________________________________ Family/Farm Membership: $55.00 • Individual Membership: $45.00 Associate Membership: $35 Please make your checks payable to NEFHC & mail to: Cathy Zine, 115 Waterford Drive, Hanover, MA 02339, 781-829-2086

Thank you!

gypsies The Gypsy Cob and Drum Horse Association, Inc. Preserving, Protecting & Promoting the Traditional Gypsy Cob

Name: ______________________________________________________________ Address:____________________________________________________________ City:_____________________________________ State:_______ Zip:____________ Phone: (

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: ____________________________________

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

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 ________________________________________

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Farm Name _______________________________________ Phone ________________________________________

Type of Membership: ___________________________________________________

Address ____________________________________________________________________________________________

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

Mail to: GCDHA • 1812 E. 100 N. • Danville, IN 46122

317-745-6746

E-mail: gypsycobs@aol.com • Website: www.GCDHA.com

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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

Email ________________________________________ Fax ____________________________________ 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.

Come share the dream with us! Signature _____________________________________________________________ Date ________________

miniature horses 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

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Trainer/Barn: __________________________________ MAIL APPLICATION WITH CHECK (PAYABLE TO CQHA) TO:

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Individuals, 19 & over, as of January 1st, 2011.

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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: ________________________________________________________________

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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

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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

Dateline December 2011 - January 2012

Clinics, Seminars, Symposiums Mid-Atlantic/Midwest December 03-04 Introduction to Farriery Short Course, Jennifer Reynolds. 301-405-1547. jenreyn@ UMD.EDU. College Park. MD.

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.

Other Locations 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. 520631-4206. kay@grandadventuresranch.com. Wylie. TX. 12-14 Stoecklein Photography Workshops, www.drsphoto.net. 208-726-5191 . tess@ drsphoto.net. Tucson. AZ.

December 04 The Benchmark Program Rally with Linda Allen , www.elsuenoequestriancenter.com. Linda Westin. 818-426-8668. Somis. CA. 10-11 Susie Hutchison Jumping Clinic, www. elsuenoequestriancenter.com. Linda Westin. 818-426-8668. Somis. CA.

Southeast December 10 B&M Stables Group Horsemanship Lessons, www.ipass.net/blaine_mclaughlin. Michele McLaughlin. 919- 934-1344. sileeno@ipass.net. Four Oaks. NC.

Dressage & Eventing Mid-Atlantic/Midwest December 03 Snowbird Dressage, www. kentuckydressageassociation.org. Julie Congleton. 859-233-0492. Lexington. KY. 10-11 Snowball Series Mounted Games, www. midsouthhorseshows.com. Linda Caddel. 859621-2383. Lexington. KY.

Southeast January 21-22 Poplar Place Horse Trial, www. PoplarPlaceFarm.com. 706-582-9999. donna@ poplarplacefarm.com. Hamilton. GA.

December 10 Red Horse Stables One Day Three-Phase and Dressage Schooling Show, www.Red HorseStables.com. 770-258-0444. Carrolton. GA. 17 Poplar Place Schooling Dressage Show, www. PoplarPlaceFarm.com. 706-582-9999. donna@ poplarplacefarm.com. Hamilton. GA.

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.

December 05 QRC Winter Open Fun Show, www. QuentinRidingClub.com. Hannah Salvadore. 610-693-8228. Quentin. PA. 10 Baymar Farms Show, www.BaymarFarms.com. 732-591-9600. Morganville. NJ.

Northeast December 03 Schooling Jumper Show, www.equine.unh. edu/events. Christina Keim. 603-862-1171. ckeim@unh.edu. Durham. NH. 04 Schooling Show Series, www.greenefieldfarm .com. Rick Thell. 401-255-6568. greenefieldfarm@yahoo.com. Greene. RI. 04 Mount Holyoke Open Hunter Show Series Finale, www.mhcriding.com. Joy Collins. 413-5382493. jcollins@mtholyoke.edu. S. Hadley. MA.

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.

Southeast 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.

December 01-04 December Classic, www.CarolinaHorsePark. com. 910-875-2074. Raeford. NC. 01-04 FQHA Last Chance Quarter Horse Show, www.foxleafarm.com. 941-480-1100. FoxLeaFarm@aol.com. Venice. FL. 01-04 RMI December I, www.RushShows.com. 904396-4106. RushShows@aol.com. Alpharetta. GA. 02-04 Mid-Florida December I, www.RushShows. com. 904-396-4106. RushShows@aol.com. Ocala. FL. 08-11 RMI December II, www.RushShows.com. 904-396-4106. RushShows@aol.com. Alpharetta. GA. 16-18 Mid-Florida December II, www.RushShows. com. 904-396-4106. RushShows@aol.com. Ocala. FL. 17 Poplar Place Schooling Show, www. PoplarPlaceFarm.com. 706-582-9999. donna@ poplarplacefarm.com. Hamilton. GA. 17-18 RMI Holiday, www.RushShows.com. 904396-4106. RushShows@aol.com. Aiken. SC.

Miscellaneous Mid-Atlantic/Midwest December 05 Henry County Saddle Club Christmas Party, www.hcsaddleclub.com. New Castle. IN. 18 PHC Holiday Party, www.potomachorse.com. 301-208-0200. N. Potomac . MD.

Northeast December 03 Belchertown Chapter of the GRHCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Poinsettia Ball, www.GranbyRegionalHorse.org, www. BelchertownChapterGRHC.com. DeDe Beach. 413-250-4085. thesidesaddlelady@ yahoo.com. Belchertown. MA. 04 Hampshire County Riding Club Christmas Party, www.hampshirecountyridingclub.com. Diana Harris. 413-634-0167. Goshen. MA. 04 Pre Holiday Auction, www.farmheritage.com. 413-527-1612. Easthampton. MA.

Other Locations December 03 Nebraska Hunter/Jumper Awards Banquet, www.NebraskaHorseShows.com. Kim Koch. 402-238-2427. Omaha. NE. 04 LOH Member Holiday Party, www. LakeOswegoHunt.com. 503-636-0674. generalmanager@lakeoswegohunt.com. Lake Oswego. OR. 05-08 USHJA Annual Meeting, www.USHJA.org. Melanie Fransen. 859-225-6717. mfransen@ ushja.org. New Orleans. LA.

Southeast December 08 Educated Equestrians Christmas Party, www. JulieRobins.com. Julie Robins. JulieRobinsInc@ gmail.com. Aiken. SC.

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