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contents January 2013

features 46 The Road Less Traveled Discover the alternative equine career you’ve always wanted.

BY KATHRYN SELINGA

56 Born in the USA Do American-bred sport horses make the cut?

BY JESSICA MCGLOTHLIN

62 Take Your Drive Inside An introduction to the alluring sport of arena driving trials.

40 The Winning

Combination

Find out what it takes for a colt to make a superb stallion prospect.

BY PAMELA MANSFIELD

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20 Readers share who their top choice is for a breeding stallion. 34 Gain advice on getting your spooky hunter through a course.

69 Tour the Spanish Riding School in Vienna, Austria. 78 Olympic athlete Suzanne Stettinius talks pentathlon, ponies, and girl power.

83 Jump The Moon Ranch returns from the ApHC World Show with a story about success. 160 Ideas for finding a farm with good terrain.

departments

lifestyle

tail end

14 Editor’s Note

69 Travel

157 Marketplace

16 On the Road

74 Equine Fashion

160 Real Estate

18 Letters to the Editor

76 Going Green

164 Calendar

20 In Your Words

78 Collecting Thoughts

166 Affiliate Coupons

23 Bits & Pieces

80 Media Review

170 Directories

24 Points of Interest 26 Now You Know 28 Prepurchase Exam 32 Ask the Vet 34 Hunter/Jumper Pointers

188 Classifieds

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190 Stallion Paddock

83 News & Affiliate Updates

192 Last Laugh

88 Industry Wide Affiliates 148 Breed Specific Affiliates

36 Eventing Pointers

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Resolve I’M SURE YOU’VE ALL HEARD THE phrase, “You can do whatever you put your mind to.” Most likely, it came from a well-meaning parent. And, while this may not be completely true—let’s face it, you’re probably not going to be the next U.S. president—they are, for the most part, good words to live by, especially for riders. While others wait until the New Year to make resolutions, riders are constantly reevaluating where they are and setting new goals. Whether it is simply improving your horse’s trotcanter transitions or something on a higher scale, like moving up from Training Level to First Level, we always strive to keep moving forward with our horses.

Right now, my resolution is simple, but sometimes hard to keep—scheduling more time for riding. I’m sure many of you have the same aspiration.

If your resolution is to get a new job, one that actually makes you want to get out of bed every morning, Kathryn Selinga’s article, “The Road Less Traveled,” is a must read. Besides the obvious equine-related careers, there are some interesting and fun alternatives you may have never considered, such as preparing the amazing Budweiser Clydesdales for television appearances, working as a wrangler at a gorgeous ranch in Wyoming, or training equine stars for films like Hidalgo and Secretariat. Those all sound pretty amazing! Learn more on page 46.

Maybe your resolution is to start a new horse sport. If so, check out Jenn Roberts’ article, “Take Your Drive Inside: An Introduction to the Alluring Sport of Arena Driving Trials.” This fast-growing sport is a condensed version of a combined driving event that, with a redesigned format, can be held in an indoor arena, making it perfect as a winter event. This new sport is catching on fast and for good reason. Find more information on page 62.

Or, perhaps you’ve always dreamed of visiting the Spanish Riding School in Vienna, and your goal is to make it a reality this year. In our travel column this month on page 69, Elisabeth Prouty-Gilbride offers helpful tips for a trip to this awe-inspiring location, with details on where to eat, stay, and some must-see attractions.

Whatever your goals may be, here’s to celebrating and planning for a great 2013!

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ON THE ROAD

WHEN I WAS IN HIGH SCHOOL, MY TRACK COACH offered a piece of advice to our team that still reverberates in my mind today. That was, “If you spend all your time looking behind you, you’re going to miss what’s in front of you.”

Although he was talking about running a 400-meter relay or a 100-meter dash, this is something that I’ve applied to all facets of my life, including riding. For instance, if you’re jumping a course, you can’t go over a fence if you’re looking back at the one you’ve just finished. And in dressage, it’s going to be pretty tough to ride down centerline straight if you’re looking behind you. Of course, this is pretty obvious, but how often have we had a major roadblock in our riding because we’ve spent so much time harping on the things that we’ve done wrong? I can only speak for myself, but as somebody who spends a lot of time concentrating on what she’s done wrong, and focuses less on the things she’s done right, this has often prevented me from advancing in my riding.

We all talk about making resolutions this time of year, and in 2013, I know mine will be to try to look toward the future more than dwelling on the past. But before I set that resolution into action, I wanted to take one last look back on 2012. This time, I’d rather focus on the positive, mentioning some of the people I’ve met along the way, and how they’ve inspired me.

One person that I’ve found to be a true inspiration is none other than Debby Sabin, Founder and Executive Director at Lovelane Special Needs Horseback Riding Program. If your New Year’s goal is to take your dreams and set them into action, you should aspire to be like Debby, who had the dream of starting a therapeutic riding facility, and not only turned it into reality, but succeeded in every way imaginable. Debby started small when the riding program was in its earlier stages, and operated out of a leased space for 17 years. Now, the school is thriving at its Lincoln, MA, location, in a state-of-the-art facility with an excessive amount of students—so many, in fact, that they now have a waiting list.

It takes a remarkable person to conceive an idea like this and follow through with it. More importantly, Debby truly inspires me because of the countless number of people that she’s positively affected since she’s started Lovelane.

Although I technically didn’t meet Ashley Holzer when I attended the 2012 New England Dressage Association Fall Symposium, she is definitely one of the most aweinspiring people Ashley Holzer (L) gives Jutta Lee (R) some friendly advice on how to improve her riding at the NEDA Fall Symposium.

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Me with Quarter Horse Congress that I’ve watched over the Queen, Emily Messing. past year—both through riding and teaching. Her resume speaks for itself: she’s participated in three Olympic Games, two World Championships, and two Pan American Games, but that isn’t what I found to be most impressive about her. While at the Symposium, she worked with amateur riders in their mid-teens and professional riders in their forties and up. What I found to be truly inspirational about Ashley was her patience with each and every rider, as well as her wit and humor. Although she’s a top equestrian in her discipline, it’s evident that she is passionate about both the horses and the sport itself, and it comes out when you see her teaching.

I truly believe that through hard work and dedication, anything is possible. That’s why this year’s Quarter Horse Congress Queen, Emily Messing, is another one of the most inspiring people that I’ve met this past year. I caught up with Emily at the Massachusetts Equine Affaire for a brief interview on what it takes to become Congress Queen, and was surprised that there’s more to this title than meets the eye. After being named Massachusetts Quarter Horse Queen, Emily made the trek to the Quarter Horse Congress, where she had to compete with other aspiring queens for the title, by completing a horsemanship pattern, an interview, and a test on the AQHA Rulebook. The road to royalty wasn’t easy, though. To attain her goal, Emily studied the rulebook for an hour every day, took lessons with Quarter Horse trainer Michelle Carver, and took a public speaking course to prepare for the interview portion. She also had to pay her own way to attend Congress, and there were additional costs, as well.

However, with the help of the Massachusetts Quarter Horse Association, she was able to fundraise enough money to make it there and attain her goal. As a full-time college student at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, this young woman has already accomplished a lot.

Take a look at my full interview with Emily Messing, as well as a few clips from the NEDA Fall Symposium, by visiting YouTube.com/EquineJournal.

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IN YOUR WORDS

Totilas! The greatest dressage stallion so far in my lifetime!

-LaRee Castro Gosh, there are so many— Quarterback, Totilas, Rubinstein, Donnerhall, Sir Donnerhall…and all for the same reason. They have a great legacy started or that has lived on. I want a part of that!

-Tanya Holliday

The amazing stallion, Totilas.

That’s such an easy question!

Hickstead!

-Laurie Innocen

If you could have a foal from any stallion, who would it be and why?

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I have one by Chaleon because he’s a wonderful hunter with a great disposition. I am wishing now for a Popeye K baby because he’s such a great hunter and would cross great with my mare.

-Trish Muskus

If you could date one famous equestrian,

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The Arabian stallion, El Ghazi, because he makes beautiful foals. I own one of them, but would love to have another.

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Contango. He was beautiful, had a high ridability quotient, and was talented, with outstanding offspring. With his death, his legacy will be limited.

-Suzanne Adams Hollywood Dun It or Smart Little Lena.

-Joe Agee So many amazing stallions!

And, phenomenal mares to cross with. The possibilities are endless.

-Laurie Sandy Secretariat.

-Anna Krentz

From Our Staff My ideal foal would be from Totilas, the amazing Dutch Warmblood dressage horse. His beauty and intelligence are unrivaled, in my opinion.

-Scott Ziegler Publisher

Send your answers to Jenn@EquineJournal.com.

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Not sure which stallion I would choose, but I know it would be a Friesian. I just love their beauty!

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Photo of the Month

Elizabeth Morosani of Reflexion in Asheville, NC, sent us this photo of her Rheinland Pfalzsaar International warmblood filly who was only three days old in this picture.

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Breyer Animal Creations® is proud to announce the forthcoming Traditional® portrait model of Totilas, being released this month!

Totilas is the international sensation that has taken the dressage world by storm. With his extraordinary movement, elasticity, rhythm, balance, and confidence in the ring, Totilas has had a major impact on the sport of dressage. His accolades include winning three gold medals for dressage at the 2010 World Equestrian Games. He also won the Fédération Equestre Internationale’s (FEI) Best Athlete Award, which is given to the athlete (equine or human) that has “demonstrated exceptional skill in the arena and taken the sport to a new level.”

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looking ahead to the Fédération equestre internationale (Fei) World equestrian Games™ 2018, rabat, Morocco, has withdrawn from the bidding process.

“The sad passing of Her royal Highness Princess lalla amina has meant that the Moroccans have lost the driving force behind their bid to stage the Fei World equestrian Games in 2018,” said Fei Secretary General, ingmar De Vos. “We are hopeful that the Moroccans can regroup and put in a bid for 2022.”

Bromont, Canada, and Vienna, austria, are still in the running to host the Fei World equestrian Games in 2018. The host city will be selected in the spring of 2013.

Attention Students!

We asked: Does your current career involve horses? Here are your answers.

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riders4Helmets recently received the 2012 Certified Horsemanship association (CHa) Partnership in Safety award. “riders4Helmets is immensely honored to be the recipient of the 2012 Certified Horsemanship association Partnership in Safety award,” said lyndsey White of riders4Helmets. “in the two years since its inception, riders4Helmets has hosted safety symposiums, provided educational articles and videos via riders4helmets.com, and founded international Helmet awareness Day.”

The 2013 american Horse Publications (aHP) Student award Contest will present up to three $750 travel awards, allowing college students to attend the aHP Seminar in Colorado Springs, Co, on June 20 - 22, 2013. Winners will have the opportunity to meet equine publishing professionals and discuss career possibilities. application forms are due by January 15, 2013 and can be found on americanhorsepubs.org.

Did Your Horse Make the List?

Having served over 63 million supplements this year, SmartPak is on a first-name basis with every one of the tens of thousands of horses using SmartPaks, and each year it enjoys compiling a list of America’s favorite horse names.

Rounding out the top ten this year are:

Want to be included in our polls?

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1. Jack

5. Rocky

9. Annie

2. Buddy

6. Charlie

10. Beau

3. Bella

7. Chance

4. Max

8. Cody

To check out the full list of this year’s Top 100 most popular horse names, visit SmartPak.com/Top100.

Why Don’t We Just Dance (In Our Ariats) Ariat® International, the leader in innovative western and English footwear, apparel, and accessories, has recently partnered with country music artist, Josh Turner. Ariat will be sponsoring numerous dates on Turner’s 2013 Punching Bag Tour.

In addition to the concert series, Turner will be featured in Ariat’s new “Passion” advertising campaign.

Start the Year Out Right!

We asked big names in the equine industry what their goals are for 2013. Here’s what they had to say…

■ To do my best at school and to get the word out to as many people as possible about the Step

by Step Foundation.

– Daniela Stransky (16), Ambassador for the Step by Step Foundation ■ To quit drinking soda and start

drinking more water.

On November 3, Jockey Brian Hernandez and Fort Larned led the pack in the 29th running of the $5 million Breeder’s Cup Classic; Mucho Macho Man met up with the duo in the stretch. The two horses finished half a length apart, with Fort Larned claiming the victory. For Brian Hernandez, who also happened to be celebrating his 27th birthday, the win was by far the largest of his career; it was also the first Breeders’ Cup win for trainer Ian Wilkes. Flat Out finished third, while the race favorite, Game on Dude, came in seventh.

– Jose F. Bonetti Stransky’s Mission Farm ■ To ride with even more pride with

my brand new hip! I would also like to spend more time with my 90-year-old mom.

– Cathy Vincent, Adandy Farm

– Maggie McAlary Ecurie Francois Mathy ■ I would like to resolve to improve

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average at 4.5 on a scale of 5.

my riders and their horses so they can be the best they can be and go kick butt this upcoming show season!

– Beth Thomas Stone Hollow Sport Horses ■ In the show ring, I’d like to be

consistent and make it to the winner’s circle and also make the top of the list in Zone 4. At school, I want to keep my grade point

■ To not pull up in the ring; ride

through it and focus on what is in front of me.

– Jenny Oz LeRoy, CEO LeRoyRedux.com

■ Emulate Louisa May Alcott: “I

resolved to take Fate by the throat and shake a living out of her.”

– LA Pomeroy, Equinista

■ Take on the competition and be competitive in Short Stirrup; it’s just the beginning.

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– Hudson C. Heinemann (6) Crosswinds Farm

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bits & pieces NOW YOU KNOW Fun trivia and interesting facts about genetics

Horses have 32 pairs of chromosomes, making a total of 64, while humans only have 23 pairs, for a total of 46 chromosomes.

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Descendants of the famous Quarter Horse stallion, Impressive, have the chance of carrying the Hyperkalemic periodic paralysis (HYPP) mutation, which can result in muscle hyperexcitability or weakness. In 1994, researchers were able to isolate the genetic mutation responsible and are now able to test for it.

1907 The word “genetics� was first used to describe the science of heredity by William Bateson in 1907.

One of the earliest people known to document the pedigrees of their horses were the Bedouin of the Middle East, the breeders of Arabians.

While it is difficult to determine how far back the Bedouin passed on pedigree information via an oral tradition, there were written pedigrees of Arabian horses by A.D. 1330.

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Seriously warm and seriously comfortable, these gloves offered protection against the elements on even the coldest days. While a bit too thick to navigate the tiny buckles on a bridle, they stayed on through grooming, clipping, and even (gasp) a quick wash of legs. The in-seamed construction meant that the water stayed on the outside of the gloves. Made with all waterproof materials, 3M Thinsulate® insulation and a polar fleece lining, these gloves are ready to handle anything the day throws at you. They ran a little large, especially in the fingers, so try on a pair or two before you purchase them.

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With a fleece lining and great flexibility, plus silicon grippers on the palm, our tester found these gloves great for cold-weather riding. The material was not restrictive, nor bulky, which was appreciated while in the saddle. And, a blustery day of riding gave the grippers a run for their money, but they passed the test of a feisty horse. Though the gloves were no match for girthing up a bloated horse, they were warm and functional enough for doing other work around the barn. The sizing was accurate, though our tester does wish someone would make gloves for people with long fingers!

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Whatever the weather, your horse still expects to see you at the barn. Keep your fingers toasty this winter while you’re in the saddle. This month we put gloves to the test.

SSG® 10 Below Waterproof/Thermal Winter Riding Gloves

These gloves are perfect for when the temperatures lend themselves more to smashing the ice out of water buckets than actually riding. Our tester loved the warmth of these gloves throughout her evening at the barn.

Providing a tremendous amount of grip, she found them to be effective both in and out of the saddle. While bulkier than some of the other gloves that we tested, the convenient wrist loops allowed the tester to take them off when necessary, without losing track of them.

The gloves ran slightly small, so be sure to try them on before purchasing.

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Kerrits® Softshell Winter Riding Gloves

These thin gloves surprised our tester when she took them out to the barn. The fleece interior was far warmer than the thickness had led her to believe.

The softshell hand resisted the wind (as well as freezing water), while the suede palms provided ample grip. The reinforced pinky and thumb grips took a while to break in, but it was well worth the process.

The long wrists of the gloves were appreciated by our tester, keeping her wrists warm even when her jacket shifted and left them vulnerable to the cold.

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Our testers: This month our Prepurchase Exam was conducted by: Kelly Ballou, Managing Editor; Elisabeth Prouty-Gilbride, Executive Editor; Kathryn Selinga, News Editor; and Jennifer Roberts, Social Editor

This month’s products for review will be donated to the Homefront Equestrian program.

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bits & pieces ASK THE VET your horse health questions answered

Breeding for Beginners Learn the Value of a Breeding Soundness Exam

By AlyssA E. WArnEkE, D.V.M., AnD GrAnt MyhrE, D.V.M., of MyhrE EquinE

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I’m looking to breed my mare for the first time this spring; what do I need to do in preparation?

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When looking to breed a mare for the first time, or even if she has been previously bred, one of the most significant procedures to be considered is a breeding soundness examination (BSE)—a series of diagnostic procedures performed by a veterinarian in order to provide a better determination of the mare’s reproductive health, fertility, and the success of her being bred and maintaining a pregnancy.

A mare’s breeding soundness examination begins with the veterinarian obtaining a complete history of the mare, her overall health, and any pertinent reproductive information from her past. Once a history has been obtained, the veterinarian performs a thorough physical examination in order to determine the mare’s systemic health status. A mare that is undernourished or has a compromising systemic illness may have difficulties becoming pregnant or be unable to maintain a pregnancy. Similarly, mares with heritable conformational defects should be reassessed for use as a broodmare in order to prevent passing on these traits to offspring. Besides evaluating body systems, the physical

examination may include diagnostic tests (e.g., blood, urine, and/or fecal analyses) to determine the mare’s general health.

Examination of the mare’s reproductive system begins with an evaluation of the external genitalia for conformational abnormalities that may result in infertility or disruption of pregnancy during gestation. Rectal palpation is performed to assess Have your veterinarian assess your mare’s general and reproductive health prior to breeding to benefit both her and her future foal. the internal reproductive organs (e.g., ovaries and uterus). It is not uncommon reproductive history and/or evidence of genital discharge. Each of these for ovarian cysts to be detected, and diagnostic tests can provide valuable while uterine infection or neoplasia information regarding a mare’s potential (cancer) of the ovaries and/or uterus is for reproduction if performed correctly. less probable, they remain significant Although breeding soundness contributors in determining whether or examinations are tailored to each not to breed a mare. individual mare and may include as A transrectal ultrasonographic examilittle or as much as one can afford, it nation of the internal reproductive is recommended to at least have your tract may be utilized to further define veterinarian assess the mare’s general characteristics of lesions that may have and reproductive health prior to been palpated on the ovaries or within breeding. This will benefit your mare, the uterus.

A uterine culture and cytologic analysis her foal, and you, in achieving may be indicated depending on the mare’s a successful pregnancy.

health hints › REPRODUCTIVE TECHNIQUES

ArtifiCiAL inseminAtion (Ai): The mare is bred by a veterinarian or a trained equine reproduction specialist, using fresh, cooled, or frozen semen.

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embryo trAnsfer (et): A few days following insemination, the mare’s fertilized embryo is flushed and transferred to a surrogate. egg trAnsfer: An egg cell is removed from the mare’s follicle and relocated into the oviduct (the passageway from the

ovaries) of the recipient mare that is then bred naturally or via AI. gAmete intrAfALLopiAn trAnsfer (gift): The mare’s egg and the stallion’s sperm are deposited in the oviduct of a surrogate mare.

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bits & pieces QUICK TIPS riding tips from top trainers

Hunter/Jumper Pointers With Jimmy Torano of JET Show Stables

Q:

My hunter is very spooky in the show ring, so I tend to override him.

What can I do to make him perform at his best?

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This seems to be a common problem in the show ring. I like to take my time with a horse that I know is spooky or inexperienced. At most “A” rated shows, there are ticketed warmups or open schooling the day beforehand. Make an effort to get there so you can school your horse and make him confident in the ring.

After you have flatted your horse, you then want to get him comfortable in the schooling area. A spooky horse can be a nervous horse. Start at a slow canter, jumping low verticals or oxers, and let your horse just sort of plop over the first few fences. Don’t override him, even if he spooks. If you do, you are giving him something to worry about and he’s going to think there is a reason to be scared.

Take the fence at a slow canter until you feel that your horse is relaxed.

Then, you can pick up the pace slightly.

In small increments, raise the jump until you have reached the level that your horse will be jumping in the ring. If he continues to stay relaxed, speed up to ring pace, and jump it a few more times, making sure he remains relaxed.

Once you enter the ring, take your time and let your horse take everything in. Again, flat until your horse is comfortable. You can then begin to jump, but only the single fences in the ring. Do not override him; it’s your job to make him think everything is OK. Then, let your horse walk and take a breather.

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Instill confidence in your horse by following a program and being consistent in your riding.

to hustle or hurry your horse, he is going to start to worry and spook.

You will really need to hold his hand and support him at first, then become softer depending on the feel. Once your horse is comfortable adding the stride, let him walk. Each time you walk, pet him a lot, and let him know everything is all right.

Now, it’s time to do the correct strides. Pick up your canter and, without rushing, start to lengthen your horse’s stride. Basically, you are going to ride the course the same way, but working with a much bigger stride. You want to have plenty of canter so that the lines never become long. Ideally, you want to get down the lines so that you are slowing

down at the end.

If you get in the habit of sticking to this program, you will instill confidence in your horse. And, always remember, the harder you ride a spooky horse, the harder he tends to spook.

JIMMY TORANO, a top trainer, “R” judge, and hunter/ jumper rider, and his wife, Danielle, operate JET Show Stables in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, and Mohrsville, PA.

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bits & pieces QUICK TIPS riding tips from top trainers

Eventing Pointers

With Andrea Waldo of Triple Combination Farm

Q:

My horse often lifts up and evades the bit when we are galloping on the cross-country course.

What can I do to fix this?

Keeping a balanced seat will help you when galloping and jumping.

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Your calf should be securely against your horse’s side, heel down, knee soft and not pinching, and your leg should not move. Your upper body should be slightly forward (how much depends on your, and your horse’s, conformation) with your reins in a single bridge, knuckles resting on the neck. If your shoulders are rounded and your core is soft, this will destabilize your position. Drop your shoulders back, lift your chin, and engage your core muscles so that you are carrying your own balance.

If your horse is evading the bit when you are half halting to slow down or prepare for a jump, you need to use your body more than your hands. Rather than pulling back on the reins, lower your hands, either placing them on either side of his neck or pressing your bridge into his neck. Get taller by bringing your shoulders back, and push your hips toward your hands. Support him enough with your legs to keep his hindquarters underneath him so he can “sit down” on his hocks and bring his poll up in front. When a horse lifts his head, it’s very tempting to raise your hands and pull back, but this will

make him throw his head even more. Keep your hands low and make your half halts quick, releasing between them, whoa-give, whoa-give. Three short half halts are more effective than one long one; the longer you hold, the more he can lean against you. Remember to soften your contact when you’re galloping so he doesn’t feel constricted when you should be “cruising.”

Make sure you practice this on a regular basis, and don’t wait until the event to get your horse out of the ring to gallop!

ANDREA WALDO is co-owner and co-trainer of Triple Combination Farm in Ferrisburgh, VT. She is a USEA certified instructor and her students range from beginners to Training Level eventers. Andrea is also the creator of the StressLess Riding Program, a sports psychology-coaching program that helps riders develop greater confidence and success in the saddle.

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When you approach any training problem, check your equipment first. Make sure your bit is correctly fitted so that there are two wrinkles in each corner of your horse’s mouth.

Check the size of the bit; if it is a little too small, it may be pinching your horse’s lips when you put pressure on the reins. If you use a running martingale, make sure it is not too tight, or the horse may lift his head, protesting against the pressure it applies when he brings his hind legs under and his poll up in order to jump. To check the length of the martingale, lift the rings straight up; they should be at least as high as the point of your horse’s hip. Many martingale attachments are too short and restrict the horse unnecessarily. You may also be using a bit or noseband that is too strong for the horse. Many riders use a figure-eight noseband for crosscountry. While plenty of horses go well in this noseband, it can apply too much pressure for some horses, and they will lift their heads to resist the intensity of this pressure. Try a softer bit or noseband while schooling, and see if this helps.

Once your equipment is correct, it’s time to check your position. You may be unconsciously balancing yourself on the reins and pulling on your horse’s mouth.

Test the strength and independence of your galloping position; in the ring, pick up a canter and get into your galloping position. Now, drop the reins down to the buckle so there’s a large loop in them and no contact with your horse’s mouth. Are you having a hard time keeping your balance? If so, you need to work on the stability of your lower leg and the strength of your upper body.

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The Winning Combination Find Out What it Takes for a Colt to Make a Superb Stallion Prospect

BY Pamela mansfield

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he choice to geld or keep a horse “whole” should be an easy one.

While most colts do end up being gelded, a select few remain stallions. Those elite few have to have a winning and rare combination of pedigree, conformation, athletic ability, trainability, and intelligence. “When born, very few foals stand out from the herd as being colts that will make a stallion,” says Dr. Suzanne Avery, D.V.M., of Kansas Bluestem Morgans. “You know right away if that colt makes the first mark of being superior or a cut above the rest. But, this initial assessment is just the first of many processes that will take several years to know for sure if your animal is of stallion quality. And, when it is all said and done, your stallion must be able to pass his positive qualities on to his offspring. This is the most important aspect of the stud horse.”

The Right Time Colts may begin to display stallion behavior as yearlings, and some sooner.

Gelding is typically done between six months and 1-½ years of age. “We geld as soon as a decision is made not to keep a colt as a stallion,” says Dr. Avery. “The sooner you can make the decision the better, as some horses do retain some of the stallion behavior even after they are castrated.”

Although she adds that today’s owners can opt to freeze the semen and still geld the colt, gelding a really fine colt with good breeding, or one who has great promise as a jumper or reining horse, could be postponed until he proves himself.

“You can’t ungeld them, so if there is any question, you might want to wait until the colt is two or three years old,” says Denny Emerson of Tamarack Hill Farm in Vermont and South Carolina. Emerson is a U.S. Eventing Association Hall of Fame rider and trainer whose widespread influence on the equestrian community is legendary. He has ridden, bred, and handled a multitude of stallions throughout his career. “Don’t wait too long, though. It’s harder for them when they are four, five, six years old. The owner should have a good idea by age three if the horse has what it takes.”

What Does It Take?

“Number one, the horse has to be structurally correct,” Emerson says. “There are too many good stallions out there to have one with poor conformation.

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A stallion competing successfully at the upper level will sell more breedings, but the effort is costly and time-consuming, requiring a great rider who can showcase the horse’s abilities.

Though he began breeding Arabians in 1986, he now crosses with warmbloods to create sport horses with the best from both breeds. He kept one of his Arabian colts a stallion, and the AHA Sweepstakesnominated sire is the only stud on the farm.

“Only the highest quality horse with near perfect conformation and proven champion bloodlines should be kept a stallion. The stallion should also possess the breed characteristics and athletic abilities for which that breed is known,” he says. CA Dillon, the Crossens’ proven sport horse sire with Polish bloodlines, is now 22; but, by age two, they knew he was stallion material because of his excellent breeding, appearance, and his performance in the show ring.

They campaigned him until he was about six and then turned him into the resident stud. Tom says the choice was a big one for the farm, and his wife, Susan, explains the considerations one should have when making this decision.

“I didn’t realize when we kept Dillon a stud, that his life would be restricted to showing, stall confinement, and minimal turnout,” says Susan Crossen. “It’s a very isolated life for a stallion in this part of the country. Because we primarily pasture-board our horses, I’m coming from the vantage point of how Dillon could have been outside in a spacious field with buddies.” Tom is the only one who rides Dillon around the property to give him variety and exercise.

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Show Ring Success Not just keeping, but also campaigning, a stallion is a major consideration for anyone who has the desire to start down this path. It’s important to make a name for him in his discipline. Emerson says, “If you’re competing a stallion, you’d better win, because if you lose, it’s worse than not competing him. It’s easy to promote a winner; it’s much harder to promote a loser.” The effort is costly and time-consuming, requiring a great rider or handler who can showcase the horse’s abilities, intensive marketing and promotion, all the work that goes with standing the horse, and being a slave to the phone and shipping services. “There are so many factors people don’t think about,” Emerson adds.

Michael Miola, of Silver Spurs Equine in Arizona, chose this route and is always busy promoting his stallions and his reining champions. He has 25-30 babies on the ground a year and specializes in high performance reining Quarter Horses.

Among several top stallions standing at stud is Boomernic, a million-dollar winner. His youngest breeding stallion is Smoking Whiz. At just five years old, he is the product of a line of horses that Miola admires.

Many of the Silver Spurs reining horses are kept as stallions until age three. An advantage of not gelding enhances the horses’ overall appearance, muscle mass, and strength in the

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cribbing, are also negative factors.

Pedigree is utmost. Emerson continues, “Ideally, the horse would have a strong sire who has had success performing and a dam who is a performing athlete herself, or they should come from a line that does. Most people are breeding for horses they can ride and drive, so they need a performing athlete.

“Then, there are the intangibles: presence, charisma…do they look the part, is the wow factor there? One can be a great athlete with looks that don’t wow you, but it’s nice to have that if you’re trying to promote a stallion.”

Size matters, too, depending on the breed. Emerson says, “Height shouldn’t be under 15 hands because smaller babies have a limited market. For some types like Morgans, if the horse is over 15.2 or 15.3, you sacrifice the breed type; but, personally, I don’t see much point in trying to keep a stallion at 14.1 or 14.2.” Emerson notes that many equestrians are bigger in stature now and can’t ride smaller horses.

Correct breed type is paramount, however, in the Morgan or Arabian breeds, for example. Emerson states, “The horse should look like a prototype of a Morgan or Arabian within reason. When you take him out of the barn, he should be recognizable as that breed.”

In the Arabian world, there is a distinct difference between two types—a halter and a performance horse, explains Tom Crossen, of Crossen Arabian and Warmbloods in Connecticut.

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Outside of conformation and breeding, a stallion should be trainable and have an excellent temperament.

While color does have an impact on the popularity of a stallion, he should also possess great conformation and athletic ability.

Time and Money There are so many reasons not to keep a horse a stallion.

It’s an important question in the life of a young colt. Susan Crossen, whose Arabian stallion lives on the property with her mares, attests: “There are already many stallions out there to choose from. Not everyone is capable of handling a stallion; they can be dangerous, especially when doing live cover. It can even get tricky just collecting them for transported semen. The cost to advertise and promote a stallion to sell breedings is also expensive. The collection and shipping require time and effort on the part of the owner. Ideally, the stud would be kept at a facility that specializes in maintaining stallions. The average horse owner, not experienced with caring for a stud, could easily get in over his or her head. It is a major undertaking that could very well become a long-

term commitment. Another downside, when the mares are in season, is that a stallion can have a profound effect on the entire farm. It’s not conducive to keeping anyone’s mind on his or her work.”

“If your stallion only gets two to five mares a year, is all that hassle worth it?” Emerson asks. Some owners may be tempted because they have a beautiful animal or a special color. “Don’t be led astray by the desire to promote color,” Emerson adds. A beautiful palomino, dun, or pinto may be striking to look at, but many owners overlook conformation faults because of the color. Sometimes, it’s worth thinking of the horse with total disregard for the color. “If the horse were a chestnut, they’d geld him in a minute.”

Miola adds, “As they say, every stallion will make a better gelding in the show pen.” Manageable behavior may be more important to the owner.

Avery concludes, “Some horses are just not happy being stallions and cannot deal with the testosterone. They develop habits such as pacing, chewing, biting at themselves, and aggression. For our stallions to make the final cut in temperament, they must be at peace with being a stallion. They must be quiet, of excellent temperament, not aggressive in any way, easy to train, and able to be handled by anyone.”

Food for Thought Don’t fall for the “romance of the stallion and drink the Walter Farley Kool-aid®,” Denny emerson of Tamarack Hill Farm advises, referring to the lure of the book and movie of the same name, The Black Stallion. For owners who want to keep riding and showing, beware of typical stallion behavior. “if an adult amateur tries to go to horse shows with a stallion, it’s a much more highmaintenance and high-risk enterprise. There’s the ‘get loose’ factor—you are liable if the horse gets loose and someone gets hurt. You need to know what you’re doing. if the horse is a beautiful mover, has a great pedigree, 44

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but the owner doesn’t have the means to stand him at stud, then sell him as a stallion or geld him,” emerson says.

“You always have to remember that your animal, no matter how well behaved, is a stallion,” adds Dr. Suzanne avery, D.V.M., of Kansas Bluestem Morgans. “Sometimes, folks will not realize your animal is a stallion because of his mild nature. So, you always have to be a bit aware of your surroundings when taking your horse to equine events.” additionally, she says, some trail rides and boarding facilities do not allow stallions.

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The Road Less Traveled Discover the Alternative Equine Career You Never Knew You Wanted Riding instructor, professional rider, barn manager…these are the careers that many people associate with the horse industry. But, there is so much more out there that you would likely never think of—from course designer or artificial breeding technician to a hot walker at a racetrack or a jump builder—when you really think about it, the opportunities are endless, no matter what your specialty. Follow the Equine Journal as we explore three unique and unconventional equine careers.

Guided Tour Specialist If you’re enrolled in or have recently graduated from an equine program, or are simply looking to get some experience in the industry, Laura Lash would recommend you go out West and try something new— perhaps become a wrangler or tour guide, like she did.

As an IHSA rider with a hunter/jumper background, Lash was unsure when her cousin suggested she become a wrangler at a dude ranch after graduating from Longwood University with a business degree in May 2012. “But in the end, I like riding and I like being around horses, and I didn’t see a need to be completely serious in my job life right after I got out of college. So I went out there,” she said.

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If you, too, find yourself in a similar situation, here’s what you can expect. At Goosewing Ranch in Jackson Hole, WY, Lash and her fellow wranglers experienced breathtaking views, hours of trail rides through nature, and intriguing conversations, on a daily basis. But, it’s not just fun and games all the time. “We did a wrangler certification where we learned what parts of the saddle we can take apart and what we can use as first aid materials…it’s one of those things that you don’t have the comfort of being [near a hospital] or have someone to help you. We were on our own with seven people, who, a lot of times had no idea about anything regarding horses or being out West,” she explains.

The utilization of problem-solving skills around the

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the industry, there are still some, like Goosewing, that are ranch, before you hit the trails is a must, too. “We’d have willing to train the right candidate. “I didn’t know how to tie guests come down at the beginning of the week—Monday was a square knot or saddle well or efficiently, so I didn’t really always our most stressful day because all of the new guests know what I was getting into [before I arrived],” confesses were here and we didn’t know what their riding ability was.

Lash. “Obviously I know how to ride, and I took two Sometimes they’d say they were advanced, but they weren’t, neck-reining lessons. It was so unnatural when I first started and so we’d have to figure out the proper pairing of horse and it, but you get used to it. And now I’m back home taking rider, as well as saddles,” says Lash. “The first day when they English lessons again and I want long stirrups and to ride with came down, we would also do horse 101 with them—how to one hand.” steer, how to control them, going uphill, going downhill, what Of course, while it is a thrilling job, being to do during certain scenarios, etc.” a wrangler isn’t without its challenges. “You At first glance, it may not seem like your (Above) Wranglers go through so many people and you’ve got to equine or other college degree would come not only get to ride make connections quick. Stuff is constantly being in handy for such a profession, but think on a daily basis, they thrown at you. It was really intimidating at first. again. “My business degree in general really also get to experience There’s so much responsibility,” says Lash. helped, because over and over we’d go through breathtaking views, like those at Goosewing But, as she will tell you, the challenges and ways to properly communicate with people Ranch in Wyoming. the overall great experience balance each [in class], and customer service—it’s huge out other out in the end. “If some people are there because you have to make sure every nervous about doing it after college because rider is comfortable,” says Lash. “Some people they want to get started in a career right away, go out sign up and they’re not very advanced and they end up slowing West over the summer [while you’re in school]. I think it’s a everyone else down, and so you have to figure out a way to good start and I think it makes you more versatile in whatever communicate with [the group], but also a way to solve the you want to do,” Lash says. “It’s incredible and the stuff you problem. Maybe when you get back you take them out in the get to do and the people you get to meet, I definitely think it’s field and run with the more advanced people.” worth it.”

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Everyone recognizes the signature Budweiser Clydesdales and their majestic beauty. But it’s not often that someone stops to think about how they get to each location, who gets them “show ready,” and most of all—who gets to drive them.

Lester Nisley can tell you all about it—he’s done most of those things throughout his eight-year career with AnheuserBusch, and he currently holds the ultimate position when it comes to the famous equines. As the Hitch Performance Supervisor, Nisley not only trains the young Clydesdales to drive the carriages, but he also teaches the drivers at Anheuser-Busch’s Merrimack, NH, location; not to mention, he takes the reins himself from time to time—including for the brewing company’s 2007 Super Bowl commercial.

Growing up on a dairy farm and handling Belgians, Nisley scored his first job with Budweiser at the age of 21 at their West Coast location.

“When I was out in San Diego I started as a handler/groomer. I was there a couple of years…and I got the opportunity one time to get up on the wagon and drive. I had quite a bit of experience at it, so it went well for me. After I was there for about two years, I became one of the drivers…and after about a year I became assistant supervisor out there for the San Diego team,” he says.

After the San Diego location was shut down, Nisley transferred over to the St. Louis team, where he traveled 10-11 months a year—not his ideal situation. Being in the Lester Nisley heads both the Clydesdale training program, as well as the driver training program at Anheuser-Busch’s Merrimack, NH, location.

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right place at the right time, plus A lifelong English having a plethora of experience rider, Laura Lash helped him out from there, as embraced the cowgirl culture in her time as a driver training program was a wrangler. just coming to fruition in New Hampshire—and so was his position of Hitch Performance Supervisor. “My job is to train young horses—four-year-olds usually—when they come here to the Merrimack training farm. We train them to drive, and get them ready for the road,” he says. “First we start them out with wearing a work harness, and then we start ground driving them in a team with an older horse to help them learn verbal commands and such, and once they get comfortable in a team, they have to learn to back up and turn and stop and go. Then we start driving them in teams

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of four, then six, and we start putting on the show harness.

“We also have a driver training program here from April through the end of September. The veteran drivers go through the company and pick two people [to train] for the year. The first driver will come April to May, so we’ll start him driving teams, and fours, and up to six...the second will come June to July and do the same program, and then August to September, both come back at the same time.”

But, Nisley’s job, as well as the rest of the Clydesdale operations team’s, isn’t just about the horses. “There’s a lot more involved now; you have to do media training, and that’s one of the things I’ve liked about the job. When I came here I knew horses, but after being with Budweiser for eight years I’ve really expanded in a lot of other areas, whether doing interviews, TV stuff, or working with wholesalers or management,” Nisley says, “so it is a unique horse job, but there’s a lot more to it, too. It’s

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Ask him if he would encourage others to pursue an internship or job with the company, and Nisley’s answer is clear. “There are a lot of opportunities, and I think Clydesdales are a good way to start if you’re interested, and a good way of starting your career,” he says. kind of the best of both worlds; it’s good, the company provides you a lot of training to help you and advance your career.”

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horses—long hours and tremendous patience trains them. Sometimes we have to accelerate training to work within a specific time frame,” says Cari Swanson of Swanson Peterson Productions.

Swanson and her partner Rex Peterson have trained numerous horses for countless movies, television shows, commercials, and more. So how did the pair break into the entertainment industry? “Rex started training horses when he was a teenager and learned from Glenn Randall Sr., one of the best horse trainers…Glenn was a master horseman, training horses for many difficult stunts including ones in Ben Hur, The Black Stallion, all the Trigger movies, and many other films. Rex began working on films with Glenn and continues to this day,” says Swanson.

“I began working on films after purchasing RJ Masterbug, the famous American Paint stallion who starred in Hidalgo with Viggo Mortensen.”

There can be many perks to such a career, as one can imagine, but the most rewarding part for Swanson may not be what you think. “Working with the owners and actors [is the most difficult part]. The horses are much easier,” she says. “[I like] the challenge of training a horse to perform a complicated stunt or sequence for a film. Not only do we have to train the horse to perform, - cari Swanson but he must perform in an environment with dozens of people on set and many distractions from every direction.”

The duo is being faced with the ultimate test of training at the moment, as they have four horses that are playing the main equine character in Winter’s Tale, filming now—in New York City. “We had to train four white horses to perform for the one white horse. That’s normally how you do it—you always have a double and triple and a back up. One of them is the main liberty horse; two are the main jumping horses, a double, and stunt double to ride. And then there’s the main camera horse,” explains Swanson.

“The [horses] all have different energy levels, but we have to train them to be on set with the camera crew all around us, and cables,” she says, “so we own an obstacle course—that’s where we train them to ride through a lot of things.

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Do American-Bred Sport Horses Make the Cut?

Some consider the American sport horse breeding industry to be in its infancy; others feel sport horse breeders here in the States have figured things out and continue to grow on strong roots. Still, others are certain they will never buy a sport horse bred in the United States.

Read on as top riders and breeders discuss how the demand for these American-bred equines is changing and what the future holds.

A Change in Demand “American riders are more and more involved in selecting their equine partners in sport,” says Terry Schrubb, owner of Page Brook Farms, located in Hollis, NH, and Whitney Point, NY. “The results of competitive riding somewhat favor European teams. It only makes sense. Would you sell your best equine athlete to your opponents?

Probably not!”

American breeders realize there is a problem, and many are dedicating the time, research, and resources to help fix it.

The demand for American-bred sport horses has changed over the past 10 years. Katie Murphy of Murphy Eventing, who rode Page Brook Farmsbred Esccord RGS to first place in the 2012 East Coast Young Event Horse Championships, holds insight into the world of American-bred horses in eventing. “The sport has evolved in the past 10 to 15 years. Eventing used to be ruled by Thoroughbreds. But, as the courses evolve and become more technical, the warmblood influence is

becoming more prevalent.” She adds that expressive movement in the dressage phase and the quality of jump are becoming more important factors for many riders.

“Eventing riders are beginning to seek warmblood qualities and lineage with performance records,” Murphy adds. “We are learning there are breeders in the U.S. breeding quality horses. The more these breeders are supported and able to grow, the better the quality of American-bred sport horses,” she says. American breeders are more accessible to American riders, and it is easier to develop a working relationship with a particular breeder.

Breeder Vicky Castegren, of Hyperion Stud in Barboursville, VA, considers herself an American boutique breeder. There are small, quality breeding operations across the States, she says, many of which are minimally marketed and largely unheard of. In the past four years, Castegren has made the transition from a competitive rider to a full-time January 2013

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Matching the Market Acknowledging that the economy is a factor in many buyers’ purchasing practices, Castegren hopes that buyers will consider the idea of purchasing a young horse. By putting the money into a quality young horse and then giving it time in the pasture (a relatively inexpensive proposal), by the time the horse is ready to be trained and shown, the owner can then choose to put the money into the horse. And, while we largely do have an amateur market that wants results immediately—to show up and ride—this is a feasible, long-term plan for many riders.

Linda Mendenhall, who owns and runs Hof Mendenhall in Groton, MA, with her husband, Jeff, realizes that a buyer’s interest largely depends on the market. “Professionals and serious amateurs are more looking for the individual horse than where the animal is from,” she states. She agrees that more people are beginning to look here in the States before heading overseas, but she realizes Europe still has a commodity that, for the moment, is sometimes not available here in the States. “Buyers are becoming more educated on young horse conformation,” she adds. “They know what to look for in regard to movement.”

She, as do many smaller, boutique breeders, realizes the need for strong breeder-buyer relations. “I am not at all interested in a quick sale,” she states, adding that often, during shows, her clients all stable together, creating a team atmosphere.

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from within the breed registries, but also from the disciplines themselves.

“There will always be the allure of importing—the allure of the older, more established bloodlines that lend themselves to the desired disciplines,” Katie Murphy allows.

“We need to support our breeders and build more awareness of what we are capable of producing within our country with the same exceptional European bloodlines.“ Another common theme among advocates for American sport horse breeding is the need for an organized, united front. Terry Schrubb sums it up well.

“As American breeders, riders, and equestrian competitors, we need to get organized. Support The future of Americangroups, mentors, goal bred sport horses is setters, and committees promising as breeders need to be established. gain more recognition and find ways to accomplish I feel that we, as their breeding goals.

Americans, tend to be very individualistic in nature. To suggest that we need standards with a degree of discipline and regulation is almost un-American. Mention this in the horse industry, and you are looking for a good, sound thrashing.”

Schrubb would like to see a more united system. “We should have a system where we could evaluate our horses and keep the best for our riders. The learning curve is shifting; we are moving toward well-informed breeders, and riders are looking more closely into depth of pedigree. Top stallions are available and have been for some time. The limiting factor for American breeders has been the bottom side of the pedigree. The mares and the strong performance lines of the mare pedigrees have not been available.”

Looking to the Future Whether in a foreign- or American-bred horse, buyers are looking for the same traits. Ridability, conformation that will stand up to the rigors of the chosen sport, and movement are key factors for any rider considering a new purchase.

Katie Murphy also finds herself looking more and more into breeding before she even lays eyes on a particular horse.

“Lineage is becoming a very, very important and tried- andtrue piece of information when considering a prospect,” she states.

Pedigree has been an issue for American breeders, as they largely do not have the depth of breeding that our European counterparts have. Vicky Castegren solves this problem by taking buying trips to Europe and bringing back promising

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professional breeder.

Her goal at Hyperion is to match, here in the United States, the quality of horses being bred in Europe. The farm’s slogan is “Europe’s Finest, Made in America”—the thought is obviously forefront in Vicky’s mind.

Castegren, who prides herself on the quality of both the mares and stallions in her program, wants to be an advocate for American sport horse breeding. “Keep it small and keep it smart,” she says. “I really want American buyers to stop, turn around, and take a look behind them when they are on the gangplank boarding the plane to go horse shopping overseas. Look at what’s here. Take the extra time to get connected.”

“I REALLY WANT AMERICAN BUYERS TO STOP, TURN AROUND, AND TAKE A LOOK BEHIND THEM WHEN THEY ARE ON THE GANGPLANK BOARDING THE PLANE TO GO HORSE SHOPPING OVERSEAS. LOOK AT WHAT’S HERE. TAKE THE EXTRA TIME TO GET CONNECTED.”

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animals. “I do the best I can with what I find,” she says.

Castegren adds that a breeder has to understand the genetics for quality breeding—which, in her opinion, comes sixty to seventy-five percent from the mare.

Schrubb seconds this line of thought. “The traits we look for in our mares mostly reflect depth of pedigree. Mare lines need to include generation after generation of high-end, sustained, proven performance. The mare herself should have a high ridability factor in sport and a solid performance record.” He also looks carefully for a productive mare when adding to his breeding team. “The production record of mare lines is of great concern. Evaluation of the foals is an ongoing process, and probably the bottom line to all of it is predictability. If a mare line cannot produce with a relatively high degree of predictability in her foals, then the result,

more than likely, will be unreliable.”

Perhaps Terry Schrubb sums up the world of the American-bred sport horse most aptly. “If we are to succeed, we need to establish insightful goals. Then, we need methods to accomplish these goals. We need a body to evaluate and measure the progress of the goals. American riders and the equine partners we provide deserve to be competitive at the top. That includes national, international, and Olympic competitions.”

As a closing note he adds, “It should be obvious—we need a competitive edge!”

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Take Your Drive Inside An Introduction to the Alluring Sport of Arena Driving Trials

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Or, perhaps you are an avid CDE competitor looking for a fun way to keep your horse going through the winter? One of the fastest growing sports in the equestrian world may be just the thing for you.

Arena Driving Trials (ADTs) are taking the driving world by storm, with many exhibitors discovering the allure of this new event. Whether you want to dive right in, or simply dabble in a new sport, ADTs are a fun, new way to spend time with your friends and horses.

What Exactly is an Arena Driving Trial?

Originating in England, an ADT is a condensed version of the popular combined driving events. Adjusting for space constraints, this new event is designed to be held exclusively in an indoor or outdoor arena, while still having the three distinct phases of its precursor.

Now sanctioned by the American Driving Society (ADS), driven dressage tests have been released that are designed to be utilized in a smaller space. The hazards phase is abbreviated by using portable obstacles set on each side of the arena. The cones phase is very similar to that of a CDE, with the course set with varying degrees of difficulty, depending on the level of the competition.

Explore the Benefits There are many benefits of an arena driving trial over a regular two- to three-day combined driving event.

First, your horse does not need to be as fit, as there is no marathon (Section E of a CDE) to contend with, only a few hazards set up, usually in an indoor or outdoor ring. Bob Fetter, an ADT competitor, says, “This makes these events attractive, even during the winter when it is difficult to keep your horse in very consistent work.”

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horse to the phases included in combined driving: dressage, driving cones, and driving hazards. The dressage tests are specifically written for arenas that might not be as large as an official driven dressage ring, but they do include all of the movements called for in the regular dressage tests. The cones phase can actually be even more challenging, as you have the arena rails or walls to deal with as well as the cones.

Last, the dress code is informal, and turnout is not scored, making the competitors relaxed and focused on learning and practice.

Are They for Me? According to Muffy Seaton, one of the visionaries behind bringing arena driving trials to the United States, the events are a wonderful venue for almost any equestrian who likes to drive his or her horses. “The events are unique in that all levels can easily be included, from beginner (Training Level) to advanced. A lot of the competitors I’ve seen over the years tend to be the less gung-ho, competitive type, who want to dabble in all the driving disciplines instead of staying with just combined driving. It’s also a great venue for the more advanced driver to keep his timing going in the off-season.”

The low-key atmosphere of arena driving trials is welcoming for new exhibitors and also keeps more seasoned exhibitors coming back. In the past years, there has been huge growth in not only the Novice division, but in the Training and Preliminary levels, with the standard of driving and quality of horses growing every year.

Getting Started Unlike many other equine events, it doesn’t require much preparation to compete in an arena driving trial. Provided your horse drives well and listens to you, you have the skills to compete. However, like any sport, practice makes perfect, and the more you prepare for these events, the more confident and successful you will be.

Don’t think that you need to have a fancy moving horse in

Arena driving trials are a fun, condensed version of combined driving events and can be held indoors.

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The reduced pricing of an arena driving trial can be a serious consideration and an added benefit of trying out this new sport. Unlike combined driving events, ADTs only require one carriage, which is a huge cost savings. Normally being held in a single day, there are no hotel fees and they do not require competitors to take time off from work. A typical ADT entry fee runs between $40-80, a dramatic savings from its CDE cousin.

Muffy notes, “I have been hosting ADTs for many years, first in Virginia and now in South Carolina. I can run one with three volunteers and a judge.

You need a scribe for your judge, and some cones pushers to help measure for each carriage and reset the cones that get knocked down. ADTs are great for organizers also, as there is a much lower cost involved with judges, technical delegates, etc.”

The low-key atmosphere of arena driving trials is attractive to new exhibitors, while more advanced drivers enjoy the practice throughout the year. «

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If you have any questions, feel free to ask. Event organizers love to make sure that people feel prepared and excited about trying out this new sport. Financial support for new ADTs is available from the ADS Fund, making them more attractive for the event organizers.

Muffy wishes that more people would come out and try ADTs and learn about the sport of combined driving, even if they don’t think they’d ever do a big CDE. “It’s such a fun way to get your feet wet, and you never know, you might just get addicted to combined driving. Even if you don’t, you’ll improve your driving and give your horse and yourself a really fun experience.”

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Vienna, Austria, is famous for many reasons—whether you know it as playing a significant role during World War II, or as being a musical hotspot, home to Mozart, Beethoven, and the Vienna Boys’ Choir, this metropolis can guarantee tourists a taste of many cultures. But for horse enthusiasts, the Spanish Riding School is sure to be one of the top reasons to visit the city.

Guests of the centuries old riding academy can watch formal performances, take a tour of the facility, and even watch the Lipizzans completing their morning exercises. Although visitors here will be fascinated by the equines themselves, the beauty and architecture of the school are equally captivating.

Lucy Fuelle, a graduate assistant at William Woods University in Fulton, MO, visited Vienna in 1998. Decades later, her recollection of the Lipizzans’ performance is still vivid. “The performance was unmatched,” Lucy says.

“Seeing the horses in the arena, along with the architecture, makes a world of difference. The arena itself isn’t very big, but the ceilings are super high, and there are columns on each side. The seating makes you feel like you’re in a theatre, not a riding arena—that’s what makes it so magnificent. You feel more like you’re watching an art form, a play in a theatre, instead of seeing these incredible stallions, where not only are the training and performances amazing January 2013

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as participating in the School Quadrille. “It’s absolutely amazing to see them work at all these different levels,” comments Sarah Breigle, who more recently had the opportunity to visit the school. “I’ve never seen anything like it. And the riders are so subtle with their cues…the obvious chemistry and respect that you see between the handler and horse is Albertina houses a collection of graphic artwork, architectural absolutely inspiring.” drawings, and photographs, including material by Monet Although horse lovers and Picasso. are sure to enjoy the Spanish Riding School, travelers staying in Vienna for a week or from a horse training standpoint, but more may want to add other activities the venue and everything that goes to their itinerary, as a trip to the renaisalong with it really makes it stand out sance stables and Winter Riding School above anything else that I can think of.” usually only takes up a day’s worth of Spectators can expect to see the time. While you may not find many addiLipizzans demonstrating the levade, tional equestrian adventures within the courbette, and capriole throughout the city, there are a number of tourist attraccourse of their performance, as well 70

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tions that are equally mesmerizing.

St. Stephen’s Cathedral, known as “Stephansdom” to the country’s natives, is one popular tourist attraction within the city. Dating back to 1147, the gothic edifice was damaged during World War II, but was rebuilt shortly after, and remains standing today. One feature that makes this landmark recognizable is its tiled roof, which displays the Habsburg coat of arms.

Other hot spots that art enthusiasts are sure to find exciting include: Wiener Staatsoper, the local opera house, where guests can enjoy a performance or take a tour; Albertina, which holds a collection of graphic artwork, architectural drawings, and photographs; Mozarthaus Vienna, where you can visit the place that the famous musician once called home; or Vienna Musikverein, where you can watch the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra or the Vienna Mozart Orchestra perform. History buffs can enjoy the city’s rich past by visiting the Belvedere, a palace that Prince Eugen of Savoy had commissioned to be built as a summer residence in 1714; and Schönbrunn Palace, the former summer residence of the Habsburgs.

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No matter what type of culture you hope to experience in Vienna—whether it’s exploring the architecture and heritage of the city, or enjoying some of its traditional cuisine, paired with a trip to the Spanish Riding School—you’re guaranteed to find yourself longing for this antique metropolis upon your return to the United States.

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Winter is cold. Your hands and feet don’t have to be.

Fashion File: Freeze Factor The dark days of winter are among us. There, there. Don’t cry. Equestrian fashion maven, Arianna Anderocci-Vastino, has tracked down this season’s hottest accessories for cold weather. So, you can look hot when the weather’s not (and, stay warm, too).

BY CARLEY SPARKS

Hot Heads

Hats don’t just keep your head warm. They solve the helmet hair issue. Everyone wins.

MUST HAVE: Kerrits® Knit Hat ($24) Probably one percent of the population looks good in a knit hat. For the rest of us, get one with a brim. Kerrits’ Knit Hat is a stretch-wool knit, lined with fleece, so it’s really warm; and, it has a fabulous short bill, so you’ll look cute too. kerrits.com LUST HAVE: Barbour® Poly Fleece-lined

Hat ($49)

Barbour does a chunky, cable knit hat that has the top pom-pom and earflaps with a tassel detail. It’s really cute and fully washable, so if your horse likes to pull at the pom-pom, you can just throw it in the washing machine. barbour.com

Neck Warmers

Scarves are essential for riding in the winter—they let you add warmth at your chest without creating a lot of bulk. Always look for one with a natural fiber, like Merino or silk, so it’s breathable.

MUST HAVE: Nordstrom’s Stencil Plaid Silk Scarf ($34) Nordstrom’s Stencil Plaid scarf is a brushed silk, so it has that wooly look, but is not super heavy. It’s a great layering piece under a puffer vest or a turtleneck and, at $34, it’s super affordable—you can pick up an array of colors. shop.nordstrom.com LUST HAVE: Michael Kors Toggle Neck Warmer ($58) MICHAEL is Michael Kors’ lower retail-priced line. He came out with a cable knit neck warmer this season that has a toggle closure.

It’s very chic—definitely a piece that can cross over from day to night. shop.nordstrom.com

Toasty Toes

Footwear is arguably the key to winter comfort.

A good pair of warm, water-resistant boots is the difference between a fun day at the barn and frozen toes.

MUST HAVE: Barbour® Fur Topped Wellington Liner ($60) Whether you have Hunter boots or a classic pair of black and tan Wellies, you can instantly transform any waterproof boot into a warm winter boot with Barbour’s faux Fur Topped Liners. It’s a very cost effective solution. barbour.com LUST HAVE: Dubarry Kilternan Winter Boot ($499) The Dubarry Kilternan is the Rolls-Royce of winter riding boots. They are GORE-TEX® Partelanalined, which has four times more heat retention than regular GORE-TEX, and they have an extrawide entry and the finger pull inside the boot so you can tighten them once they are on. Whether you’re around the barn or going out, it’s a great après-ride boot. dubarryboots.com

Carley Sparks writes editorial on the hunter/jumper community at getmyfix.org. Arianna Anderocci designs the luxe equestrian shirting line Le Fash (LeFashNY.com).

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Turn Up The Heat

Find out how your horse’s manure can be used to warm your barn.

By EquinE Facility architEct, EllEn WhittEmorE

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Don’t just let your horse’s manure sit around. Turn it into a useful and potentially profitable compost by capturing the heat it produces.

is produced. at the moment, the cost of these systems tends to render them more cost effective for somewhat larger facilities. However, as energy costs from fossil fuels will undoubtedly continue to increase, this kind of technology will continue to show a faster and faster return on investment. In other words, they will only become cheaper over time relative to systems that use fossil fuels.

If you think this would be a good option for you, you can get an analysis of how much manure your facility is producing and how much heat this

would translate into. you can also find out what a system would cost and determine the savings you could have based on what you are presently spending for fossil fuel. of course, it isn’t all about the money. reducing our carbon footprint has become imperative, and in time, alternative technologies like brian’s may become the norm as our efforts to maintain a sustainable planet continue.

We would love to feature YOUR green ideas and projects. Contact EllEn WhittEmorE, Equine Facility Architect, at ellenmwhittemore@yahoo.com.

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If yoU’ve been aroUnd Horses, there’s no doubt that you’ve had the opportunity to observe steam rising from manure piles as they decompose. The temperature inside a manure pile can reach as high as 165 degrees, and on occasion, can spontaneously combust. If you’re wondering whether this heat can be put to good use, the answer is yes. brian Jerose at agrilab Technologies, LLP (agrilabtech.com), in enosburg falls, vT, spoke with us about how this can be accomplished. brian’s company manufactures agrilab Isobar systems that can capture this heat while the manure decomposes into very useful and potentially profitable compost. The system starts with manure piles that are arranged on specially-designed floors that allow air to be drawn down through the piles and into insulated ducts. The ducts then direct the heated air into a piece of equipment called a heat exchanger. as the name suggests, a heat exchanger allows the exchange of heat from one medium to another, and in this case, from air to water.

This is achieved through the use of isobars, stainless steel rods positioned partway into a chamber containing the heated air and partway into a chamber of unheated water. as the air heats the isobars, the temperature tends to equalize over the length of the tube—meaning that the section in the water gets hot, and consequently, so does the water. This heated water can then be circulated to heat indoor arenas, workshops, tack rooms or pretty much any interior space, just as a furnace might heat your home. It is a simple, contained, safe and clean system, as the air from the manure piles does not come in contact with the water in the tank, and no methane

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Suzanne Stettinius On Pentathlon, Ponies, and Girl Power

Age: 24 Trainers: Joseph and Blythe Davies.

Background: I competed at

the 2012 Olympics in the Modern Pentathlon, where I finished 28th.

The sport of Modern Pentathlon is a one-day competition where the athletes fence, swim, ride, run, and shoot. I also have experience in Pony Club, North American Pointto-Point Association (NAPPA), pony racing, and foxhunting.

The Trainer Who Has Influenced Me the Most: I have worked with a lot of trainers, and all of them have had a huge impact on me. But, I think the most influential was back when I was eight years old. I started riding with Regina Welsh. She had me jumping my 78

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first 4' fence on my pony and trained me to ride pony races. That is where it all began. She pulled out the inner adrenaline junky in me.

Favorite Horse: My favorite horse is Smooth Flight. He retired off the track and became my project horse when I was 12.

I did Pony Club, foxhunting, junior races, bareback rides, and rode my first timber race on him. He is a champion. But, if we are talking about famous horses, my favorite horse hands down is Zenyatta!

She is the definition of girl power!

Lucky Charm: No lucky charms for this girl! There is no way that I could keep track of something like that, I am on my third phone this month! However, I guess I do have a “lucky routine”—I always flip my hair back before putting on my fencing mask, if I don’t it’s all that I can think about.

Worst Fall: I broke my neck in a

timber race in 2009, but I think the worst fall I had was out foxhunting. I was jumping a horse over this tiny log, but there was a vine sticking up over it. The horse’s foot got caught, and I went flying over his head. While on my back on the ground I saw the horse upside down over me, and he just came straight down onto my ribs. To this day, I have no idea how I walked away from that—not only alive, but without one broken bone or scratch.

Guilty Pleasure: Honestly, I love ordering around the kids that ride my ponies. Maybe I make their days miserable, but they keep coming back!

When I’m Not Riding: Besides training for pentathlon…I like to snowboard, play tennis, eat, and sleep.

Best Piece of Riding Advice: Take a deep breath!

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As the story of a powerful partnership unfolds, readers will be drawn deeper and deeper into the lives of Rafael Valle and his Tennessee Walking Horse, Ivory Pal. Hand selected by Rafael from a Walking Horse show barn, the stallion quickly becomes not only a fierce competitor in the show ring, but also an advocate for humane shoeing practices in the Tennessee Walking Horse breed. Performing barefoot and bitless with his dedicated owner at events such as Equifest and the All-Breed Stallion Showcase and Expo, Ivory Pal became recognized for his impressive repertoire of tricks as well as the love and trust he shares with Rafael.

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the relationship and affection between horse and man…but be prepared to shed a few tears!

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Horse Agility Handbook: A Stepby-Step Introduction to the Sport,

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The new sport of horse agility offers equine enthusiasts a way to competitively work on their groundwork and improve the partnership between themselves and their horse. Using a basis of natural horsemanship techniques, author and founder of the International Horse Agility Club, author Vanessa Bee, covers all aspects of the sport, including instructions for construction of obstacles as well as the proper procedure for introducing this type of play to your horse.

With case studies of real life situations, this book will help readers troubleshoot almost any problem that they come in contact with on their journey into this new sport.

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Ballads of the Turf and Other Doggerels, by William Galvin, 81 pages, paperback William Galvin Publishing (BalladsOfTheTurf.com), 2006, $17.95.

This book takes a look back at real-life racetrack history with the added twist of telling the colorful tales in poetic form. With the addition of several short stories by Jim Coleman, the collection brings to life the romantic history of the delightful characters that call the backstretch home.

Not a racing fan? Fear not.

The book will appeal to horse lovers and literature lovers alike. Follow Hank the Gyp, George the Goose, Bill the Reverend, and so many others through the triumphs and the tragedies of life on the track.

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Get an up-close and personal view of horseman Buck Brannaman’s techniques and tips for “helping horses with people problems.” These sets show hours of instructional footage that was cut from the award-winning documentary, BUCK. Covering both groundwork and mounted lessons, the series caps off with wonderful words of wisdom from Buck Brannaman himself.

BOTTOM LINE: With over 10 hours of clinics from an acclaimed trainer, this is a DVD set you will watch over and over again!

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the scoop Rodney Hicks drives Heartland Goodbye, owned by Ed Ochsenschlager to the World Open Hackney Horse Championship at the Royal Winter Fair.

(L-R) Chris Cassenti, Bouke, Rebecca Carney, and Cherokee’s barn owner, Louisa Pierce.

Fate Steps In One Massachusetts Equestrian Pays It Forward

BY CHRIS CASSENTI

Local Riders Win At Royal Winter Fair DURING THE ROYAL AGRICULTURAL Winter Fair, held November 2-11 in Toronto, Canada, Rodney Hicks took seven ponies and one horse from his barn in Pittsfield, MA. They came home with one world championship, three Canadian national championships, and one reserve championship.

The Spiderman won the Open Hackney Pony Championship and the Canadian National Hackney Pony Championship.

He is owned by Ed Ochsenschlager and was driven by Rodney Hicks.

Heartland Goodbye, also owned by Ed Ochsenschlager, won the Limit Hackney Horse Championship and the World Open Hackney Horse Championship.

Rodney also drove the three-year-old gelding.

Truly Naughty by Nature and owner Kathy Comeau won the Canadian

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REBECCA CARNEY OF LUNENBURG, MA, was saddened when she learned that her wonderful competitive trail horse Cherokee, had to have his left eye removed due to complications of Equine Recurrent Uveitis. On the day of Cherokee’s eye-removal surgery another horse came into the veterinary hospital with a ruptured cornea. When asked if she would be willing to donate Cherokee’s corneal tissue to this horse, she quickly said yes.

The cornea went to Chris Cassenti’s Friesian, Bouke. Rebecca and the Cassentis were strangers throughout the surgery, and were both posting updates

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TOP LEFT PHOTO: HOWARD SCHATZBERG

News from out West Jump The Moon Ranch in Poteau, OK, would like to share The Detail Man’s recent success at the Appaloosa Horse Club’s World Show in Fort Worth, TX. “Dexter” is a three-year-old Appaloosa stallion by Renaissance Man and out of Dee Dee Detail.

The stallion’s talent was clear when owner Betsy Smith showed him to his first World Top Five Hunter In-Hand finish in November. Dexter followed up his Non Pro success with a top five in Open Hunter In-Hand StalThe Detail Man and Betsy Smith finished lions Two and Three Years Old with handler fifth overall in Non Pro Hunter In-Hand Stallions at the 2012 ApHC World Show.

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the scoop

Hunter chancellor and Imagine my Surprise Claim USEF Saddle Seat Medal Final Title

By Kathleen landwehr

medal was awarded to courtney mcGinnis of Fishers, In, riding cHeQ Kiss of the Zodiac, owned by Fish creek Stables llc. all of the top three riders train with lillian Shively, and both chancellor and mutrux are members of the U.S. Saddle Seat World cup team that competed in parys, South africa on December 4-8. claiming fourth place was emily chapman of tuscon, aZ, riding my one night Stand. taylor Walters of San Diego, ca, and cHeQ coco mojo followed in fifth place, with sixth place going to allison Schuh of Seymour, WI, aboard cH thundersnow. macey miles of rockport, In, finished in seventh with Final act. In eighth place was alexandra Friedrich of oconomowoc, WI, riding autumn’s rainmaker, while Juliette Dell of austin, tx, claimed ninth place aboard reedann’s rare mystery, and

Hunter Chancellor piloted Imagine My Surprise to the USEF Saddle Seat Medal Championship.

Kailin Baechle of rexford, ny, rounded out the top ten with Harley rally. the youngest rider in the final, 12-yearold maisie Benfield of louisville, Ky, was presented with a Breyer model horse donated by Breyer animal creations.

For more information, contact Jennifer mellenkamp at jmellenkamp@usef.org or 859-225-6955.

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continued from page 83 national amateur Harness pony championship. minute maide, owned and driven by Susanne Harrod, was the open Harness pony champion and canadian national champion.

Heartland riverdance, owned by Susanne Harrod and shown by Joe Harrod, was the reserve canadian national open roadster pony champion.

During the show, Janet

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crawford Hicks also had the great opportunity to ride on the Hillcroft coach, owned by misdee and James miller, during one of the classes. the coach was pulled by a team of four Dutch Harness Horses and the coachman was todd Draheim. “coaching is such a beautiful sport with lots of history and tradition, and they are pulled by talented horses,” Janet said. “It was a memorable experience.”

For results from the other competitions at the show, turn to page 87.

“Cherokee is now home with his herd of eight other equines,” Rebecca said.

“Even with one eye, he is still in charge and gets all the respect he certainly deserves. Many things needed to happen just right for this story to have a happy ending. Timing is key!”

Photo: howard schatzBerg

In an extremely competItIve USeF Saddle Seat medal Final at the United professional Horsemen’s association (UpHa) american royal national championship, held november 13-17 in Kansas city, mo, Hunter chancellor of evansville, In, demonstrated precise equitation skills in her rail and pattern work on Steven chancellor’s Imagine my Surprise to take the championship title. after earning reserve champion honors in 2011, chancellor received the gold medal from the judging panel comprised of michael craghead of Fresno, ca; marilyn mac Farlane of Simpsonville, Ky; and nancy troutman of Salem, va. abigail mutrux of St. louis, mo, received the reserve champion title aboard lemon Shake Up WrF, owned by the marjorie phelps trust. the bronze

the scoop

2012 Pennsylvania state 4-h horse show Recognizes Member Achievements The 53rd AnnuAl PennsylvAniA state 4-h horse show was held October 26-28 at the Pennsylvania Farm show Complex and expo Center in harrisburg, PA. The state show is the final competition of the year for 4-h horse members enrolled in Performance and Production projects. To be eligible, members must advance through qualifying competitions at county, regional, and district levels. events include breed conformation and futurity classes for horses five years old and younger in the Production division. The Performance division includes showmanship, horsemanship, equitation, pleasure, over fences, driving, western riding, reining, trail, and timed events. A Therapeutic riding division is also included. in addition, the 14th Annual state 4-h Model horse show was held on saturday, October 27. rachel sheffler from new Alexandria,

PA, was recognized as the 2012 4-h horse Program Outstanding Member.

Other finalists were laken delaney of Jefferson County; Outstanding Member Award winner Rachel Sheffler elizabeth McAndrew of (center) with (L-R) Dr. Tammy Eichstadt, Angela Moretti, Clearfield County; Caroline Elizabeth McAndrew, Laken Delaney, Caroline Van Pelt, van Pelt of york County and Patty Kelly. and Angela Moretti of indiana County. several youth passed level 3 of the horsemanship skills Program, including: rachel harze of Berks County; Jesse Bickel and heather Colket of Chester County; Olivia Benna, Kayla Kimble, and Joseph rankinen of Clinton County; Jordan Beach and Kennedy Fagan of Columbia County;

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Color Breed Congress Brings Great Competition, Fun to the Table Horses from four separate breed associations once again united and vied for championships in tulsa, oK, on November 6-11, at the Color Breed Congress. the Built ford tough Livestock Complex played host to over 600 exhibitors and nearly 2,500 class entries. presented by the pinto Horse association of america, Inc. (ptHa), the Color Breed Congress encompasses four separate breed shows running simultaneously. participating breed associations included pinto Horse association, palomino Horse Breeders of america, appaloosa Horse Club, and ponies of the americas Club. In addition to the breed shows, ptHa was proud to present open/all Breed Western Dressage classes on sunday, November 11. exhibitors from all over turned out to support this new and exciting portion of the equine show industry.

over $65,000 in awards was presented during the show. In addition, the overall high point youth in each breed received a $1,000 scholarship. “the numerous high quality awards make this show the fall destination for color breeds,” said Darrell Bilke, ptHa executive Vice president and Chief operating officer. “We strive to ensure that as many An exhibitor competing in a trail class at the Color Breed Congress. exhibitors as possible can get a piece of the action and have fun to see each of them showcased at while competing.” one time.” the Champion of Champions the Color Breed Congress will return classes are one of the unique aspects in 2013. tentative dates are set for of the show. exhibitors who place in November 5-10, 2013, at the Built ford the top three of select classes in each tough Livestock Complex in tulsa, breed are invited back to compete oK. for more information and against each other for the title of complete results from the 2012 Champion of Champions. “You never Color Breed Congress, visit colorbreed know what breed will take home congress.com. the title,” Bilke said. “It is exciting

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Callie Heinle of Indiana County; and Kate Bassett of Northumberland County. passing Level 4 of the Horsemanship skills program—the highest level of the program—were Heather Colket and Kate Basset.

Clinics and demonstrations with horses and riders were conducted by team Horse power members and industry professionals. Dr. tammy eichstadt held a demonstration on preparing the horse for open trail classes. equine extension associates for the 4-H Horse program, Bethany Bickel and Lew trumble, also worked with team Horse power members to provide hands-on showmanship and in-hand trail clinics for youth and adult participants. team Horse power members worked with younger show participants to make and show mop ponies in three popular interactive sessions. equine educational exhibits were on display for youth to demonstrate acquired horsemanship knowledge. the overall Grand Champions were the Waterford Bucking Broncos 4-H Club of erie County, who were awarded a perpetual trophy.

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90th Royal horse Show Draws Top International Riders from Many Disciplines

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The Royal agRiculTuRal WinTeR Fair, the world’s largest combined indoor agricultural and equestrian show, ran november 2-11, 2012 in Toronto, ontario. over 1,000 horses participated in show jumping, dressage, indoor eventing, driving, coaching, and so much more, over the 10 days of competition.

The good crop Services indoor eventing challenge concluded november 3, with the father-son duo of ian and Waylon Roberts taking the reserve and champion positions, respectively. Waylon has won the overall title six out of the seven times the competition has run. new to the event this year was captain Mark Phillips, who designed two very different jumping tests for the two nights of competition. in dressage action on november 8, ashley holzer and her longtime partner Pop art rode to one last victory together.

While the scores for the $20,000 Dominion Regalia Royal invitational Dressage cup Freestyle to Music were closer than one might have expected, the level of confidence and maturity, which exuded from holzer and Pop art, put them in a class of their own.

“This is my last show with Poppy,” declared holzer, with clearly mixed emotions. “he owes me nothing. he’s going to be 16 next year and he’s happy and fit and feeling good. it’s so great to go out on a high note—so great to have your last ride be one of the best rides you’ve ever had…i think that’s the best

Waylon Roberts won the Indoor Eventing Challenge aboard Evil Munchkin.

way to say ‘that’s enough!’” on november 10, Kent Farrington took top honors for the second night in a row, closing out the international Jumper division with a win in the $75,000 Ricoh Big Ben challenge. in front of a capacity crowd of 6,500 in the Ricoh coliseum, eight horse and rider combinations of the original 20 were able to master the test and advance to a jump-off, but none would best Farrington and his Mount, uceko.

Farrington was also awarded the leading international Rider title at the end of the night.

For more information and full results, visit royalfair.org.

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new York upper Connecticut region pony Club Congratulations to the 2012 USPC President’s Cup Competitors Submitted by ann Guptill, dC CVpC

The Top four finishing MounTed games teams from the united states pony Club (uspC) national Championships are invited each year to compete in the uspC president’s Cup at fair hill. The president’s Cup runs like a regular Mounted games rally, and the games are played in the spectator area of the fair hill international Three day event. This provides the event spectators the opportunity to watch some of the top uspC Mounted games players and get a sense for what is involved. games teams have fun and colorful names and coordinate their equipment around the theme of their team name.

A strong contingency from the new York upper Connecticut (nYuC) region of the uspC has gone for the last two years and placed well. first place this year was the Metro starbursts with nYuC players, Quinn Winkler and Kara Burke, from running fox pony Club; Captain of the starbursts, Michaela fehn, from old suffolk pony Club; Laura gustafson, from golden’s Bridge hounds pony Club; and Katie Williams, of Wilton pony Club. second place was the nYuC Wild Things; Captain Jim iarusso, of Connecticut Valley pony Club; emilia Blakeslee, Carlie poworonzneck, Corrina McKelvey and 88

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emily savino, from shetucket Valley pC. The Wild Things placed second by a nose in a thrilling Two flag Tie-breaker over the Lucky Charms. The Lucky Charms are from Virginia, Capitol and Western new York regions with Captain Madeline Wallach, Margot Miller, stephen pancrazio, and olivia Borta.

The nYuC Wild Things continued in their stellar tradition, winning horse Management with zero points off for the weekend and earned bonus points for exceeding standards in formal inspections! The Lucky Charms were second, and starbursts third. horse Management is a pillar of the united states pony Club rallies. Competitors are judged throughout the rally on how their stabling area is set up, how well groomed their horses and ponies are, the condition of their tack, and their overall care of their mounts. it is an honor for the uspC games program to be showcased at this prestigious event. Traditionally, the top four teams from the uspC Championships are invited. Central new england was also invited but not able to field their full team. There were many highlights for our players beyond the official games this weekend. on friday night, they were given a course walk by

sharon White, who competed in the event. she was very generous with her time, telling the group not only how to ride the course, but instilling the need for solid basic training as the horses come up through the levels. We were excited to then be able to watch her ride part of the cross-country course and meet up with her again at the awards ceremony on sunday afternoon.

After the official games play was over, the players rode on three new scramble (mixed) teams and had a great time!

Mounted games are great for instilling teamwork and sportsmanship in the players and developing independent seats and quick thinking riders.

The teams were treated to two awards ceremonies—one right after their official play, and one in the main fair hill Arena alongside the two and three star competitors! They came home not only with two sets of beautiful rosettes, but also with a bucket full of prizes.

The nYuC region has developed much more depth in their Mounted games playing in the last few years.

Congratulations to two nYuC members who were named to the 2013 international games Team! uspC offers international exchanges in several sports.

The Mounted games exchange will take place in guelph, ontario, Canada, August 9 - 25, 2013. The Canadian pony Club is the host of this exchange.

The 2013 uspC international games Team includes: sarah Camp from the Midsouth region; Abigail doud from the Maryland region; James iaruss from the nYuC region; Margot Miller from the Western new York region; and ryan Winkler from the nYuC region. We look forward to hearing of their international experience this summer.

Many thanks to the nYuC region for supporting Mounted games and the opportunities that the uspC Mounted games program is giving to these pony Clubbers. for more information on the uspC, visit ponyclub.org.

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Junior Meet Excites Young Foxhunters

Norfolk member and whipper-in Cynthia Cash (standing) with her daughter Jessica and granddaughter Taylor at the Junior Hunt.

Norfolk Hunt Club Juniors and Hilltoppers Thrill to the Chase Submitted by d.a. Hayden & rutH lawler; PHotoS by KatHie davenPort

Norfolk’s Hilltopping Heroes Horse or rider new to foxhunting? Horse or rider on the mend? Looking for a slower, relaxing pace in the hunt field?

Meet Norfolk’s Hilltopping field. Norfolk introduced a fourth field—Hilltoppers —in 2007, which became an instant hit under the guidance of Martha Drum, Associate-Master of Foxhounds (MFH) (Martha, who is sorely missed by Norfolk members, has since relocated to Louisa, VA, where she has a beautiful farm and hunts regularly with many Virginia hunts). For the past five years, Norfolk’s Hilltopping field has welcomed newcomers, exposed inexperienced horses to foxhunting, and provided a steady stream of enthusiastic riders who have moved up to join other fields in the Hunt.

Norfolk’s Hilltopping field only walks

and trots. Riders watch out for each other, and experienced members regularly ride with the Hilltoppers to share foxhunting knowledge and discuss the traditions of the sport.

It takes a special horse and rider combination to lead a Hilltopping field.

The rider/Field Master must be willing to walk country prior to the actual hunt, to determine routes that allow good viewing, circumvent challenging obstacles, and provide shortcuts in the country to assure the Hilltopping field arrives at checks on time. The perfect Hilltopping horse must have impeccable manners, be able to keep a slow, quiet pace, and remain calm as the other three fields move off when the hounds are cast.

Under the leadership of Associate-MFH, Ruth Lawler, and Norfolk member, Tom Lewis, Norfolk offered Hilltopping every Saturday and holiday in October and November.

Norfolk is extremely grateful to the following members who fulfilled the role of Hilltopping Field Master during the fall 2012 season: Lisa Alvord, Lynn Browne, Erin Fitzgerald, Donna Guadagno, Ruth Lawler, Lisa Lewis, Tom Lewis, and Lee McCloskey. Scores of Norfolk member Lisa Lewis leads hilltoppers in Dover.

On Sunday, October 28, young riders from throughout the area convened at the Norfolk Hunt Kennels for the Norfolk Hunt Club’s special Junior Hunt fixture.

Twenty juniors were accompanied by Norfolk members and staff to ensure an exciting morning of foxhunting; a total of 40 riders participated.

Norfolk’s Masters: Owen Hughes, MFH; Carol Mansfield, MFH; Ruth Lawler, Associate-MFH; and Mary Marks, Norfolk’s lead whipper-in; designed a hunt that would both delight the young riders and serve several important purposes. First, the hunt was a final step for Pony Club members achieving their USPC foxhunting certification; secondly, it provided a shorter, slower format for younger riders and ponies that had never hunted; and, thirdly, the event introduced a new generation of riders to the thrill and traditions of the sport.

Norfolk Hunt Pony Club members Abby Niles, Carlie Cichocki, and Patrick Summers were perfectly turned out on their well-groomed mounts. Stephanie Gill, of Gill Equestrian, located at the Canton Equestrian Center, brought several students from her stable, many who were new to hunting. These juniors were also very well turned out, as Stephanie and her students had spent the day before bathing, clipping, and trimming ponies, while discussing proper foxhunting tack and attire.

Early rain created cool, damp weather, providing perfect scenting conditions for the hounds, who were ably handled and hunted by Mary Marks, who acted as Huntsman for the fixture. Prior to casting the hounds, Mary welcomed the juniors, explained some foxhunting safety rules, and talked about the hounds and their job.

As proud parents took hundreds of photos, the group assembled into fields based on rider ability, with adult members acting as Field Master for each group. With Norfolk’s MFHs counseling the juniors about appropriately spacing their horses and paying close attention to horses’ reactions to being in a large group, the hunt proceeded to the Norfolk Hunt Steeplechase Course, where the scent had been laid for the hounds. The juniors watched

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Southern new england horsemen’s association Makes changes for 2013 Submitted by Cynthia anne bowen

Show Dates for 2013: • April 21–Falls Creek Farm, oneco, Ct. • May 15–Falls Creek Farm, oneco, Ct. • June 16–woodstock Fairgrounds, woodstock, Ct. • June 30–Falls Creek Farm, oneco, Ct. • July 28–woodstock Fairgrounds, woodstock, Ct. • August 18–Colchester lions Club, hebron Fair Grounds, hebron, Ct. • September 15–woodstock Fairgrounds, woodstock, Ct. 90

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mulated during the season will receive the award. we are eliminating the Sneha Therapeutic horsemanship class due to lack of entries in 2012. here is our 2013 class schedule.

In-hand classes are: Model horse, Miniature halter In-hand, registered Color halter, registered Quarter horse halter, adult open Fitting & Showing, and Junior open Fitting & Showing. after the in-hand classes will be Miniature hunter In-hand followed by the leadline division for those seven years old and under, which will consist of equitation, Pleasure, and Trail.

Miniature Trail In-hand will complete that division.

The morning divisions following Miniature Trail are: Beginner walk-Trot 5-11 years, green horse, adult western, open adult walk-Trot 18 years and over, Pre-Junior 14 years and under, and open western. Classes in these divisions are: horsemanship/equitation, Pleasure, and open discipline on The rail, except for green horse, which has Pleasure walk/Trot and Pleasure walk/ Trot/Canter and open discipline on The rail that is walk/Trot only. afternoon individual classes will be: Sneha open Pleasure, Sneha open walk/Trot Pleasure (open to walk/ trot riders only), Sneha Team Classic Pleasure, and the Midge o’neil Perpetual Junior english equitation Classic. afternoon divisions are: Saddle Seat, adult english, open Junior 17 Years and under, hunt Seat, and walk/Trot Junior open 12-17 Years. The open Junior divisions and the adult english division classes are equitation/ horsemanship, Pleasure, and open discipline on The rail. Saddle seat classes are equitation, Pleasure, and road hack. hunt seat classes are equitation, Pleasure, and Bridle Path hack.

Please keep saving nutrena tags for us. This has been a real money maker for the club.

For more information on the Sneha, visit snehassociation.com.

Norfolk member Lee Gregory enjoys hilltopping on her horse Crysty.

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continued from page 89 the hounds work the line with the huntsman and whips, and then practiced jumping in groups before riding as a hunt, where they had the option of jumping several real hunt fences. huge smiles were abundant on the hack back to the kennels, as the juniors chattered about how well behaved their horses and ponies had been. as Mary blew the horn to signal the end of the hunt, adults marveled at the new generation of foxhunters they had just witnessed.

Norfolk Hunter Trials a Tremendous Success The largest group of competitors in recent years attended the norfolk hunter Trials, held on october 21, at the norfolk hunt Steeplechase Course.

Chaired by norfolk member dominic Cammarata, who was assisted by his wife, norfolk member Carolyn regan, and a large group of volunteers, the event featured beautiful horse-andrider combinations enjoying a gorgeous course. The hits of the day were the teams classes, which drew cheers and applause from spectators.

Hunter trial results Novice Qualified: 1) Lynn Browne, 2) tie – Tom Lewis and Katrina Sorrentino. Novice Open: 1) Natalie Lowat, 2) Chekey Littlefield. Novice Teams: 1) Lynn Browne and Katrina Sorrentino, 2) Gaelen Canning and Katie Lynch. Senior Qualified: 1) Michael Paparo, 2) Owen Hughes.

Senior Open: 1) Julie Wheeler, 2) Fannie Lee. Senior Teams: 1) Owen Hughes and Lori Sallee, 2) Jennifer Chasse and Laurian Pope. More results can be found at norfolkhunt.com.

Photo: kathie davenPort

The SouThern new england horsemen’s association (Sneha) held their election of officers on november 6. results are as follows: President is lynda whaley; First Vice President is Teri Smith; Second Vice President is arline Card; recording Secretary is Sadie Beatrice; Treasurer is donald Beatrice; Membership Secretary is Karen Sapia; Point recorders are Sarah Confer and Jean St. denis; Board of directors are lisa abrahamson, ann avery, Curtis Chapman, Paul Pellerin, Mary redmond, Terry Farina, laura Sottie, and whitney Thewisen.

There are two rule changes for 2013.

Membership requirements will no longer include a birth certificate for junior members. If there is a question of age, then a birth certificate must be shown.

The second rule change is that members must show in three shows instead of four to be eligible for year-end awards. we will have the same class list, but we have reversed the class schedule as usual. divisions that ran in the morning in 2012 will be in the afternoon and vice versa. all in-hand classes and the leadline and Miniature horse divisions will still be in the morning. we will retain the high point horse award but not at individual shows. high point will be awarded only at our year-end awards banquet. Points from the six club shows will be tallied, and the member with the highest number accu-

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Maine Horse Association Celebrates at Their Year-End Banquet Submitted by Sylvia A. Corbett

The Maine Horse Association (MHA) banquet was held on November 17, 2012, at the Ramada Inn in Lewiston, ME. Mike and Judy Kobilarcsik did a wonderful job in planning the evening festivities. Bonnie Green developed this year’s silent auction, and Shirley Grass made and donated a beautiful afghan.

Andy Bailey did his usual great job as the master of ceremony, and Dollie Hutchins outdid herself on designing a really nice program.

The evening began with an introduction of the officers and directors by President Jo Hight, a third generation officer, and a welcome to the new directors: Sylvia Corbett, Emily Mitchell, Joanne Clough, and Leigh Drummey.

New officers are: First Vice President,

Show Results Appaloosa Halter CH) RRF Heza Total Dream; RES) Totally Bay. Appaloosa Western Pleasure CH) Totally Bay. Arabian Halter CH) Chip O’ Skip. Arabian English Pleasure CH) Chip O’Skip. Half-Arabian Halter CH) Long Hope Mr. Sensation. Half-Arabian Pleasure CH) Long Hope Mr. Sensation. Arab/Half Arab Pleasure Amateur to Ride, Saddle Seat CH) Chip O’ Skip. Arab/Half Arab Pleasure Amateur to Ride, Western Seat CH) Psyntrific. Arab/HalfArab Hunter Pleasure CH) Long Hope Mr. Sensation; RES) Psyntrific. Arab/Half-Arab Pleasure, Jr Exhibitor CH) Chip O’ Skip. Arab/Half Arab Pleasure, Lady to Ride, Saddle Seat CH) Chip O Skip. Arab/Half-Arab Pleasure, Lady to Ride Western CH) Psyntrific. Arabian Western Pleasure CH) Psyntrific; RES) DTA Mi Serenity. BPL Figuratiq Memorial Challenge Trophy CH) Psyntrific. Arab/Half Arab Native Costume CH) Chip O Skip RES) Long Hope Mr. Sensation. Arab/half Arab Pleasure Driving CH) Chip O Skip. Friesian Pleasure CH) Isabella Rhisnnon. Miniature Horse In-Hand, Mares CH) Lt. Dan’s Magnificent Toy. Miniature Horse In-Hand, Stallions/Geldings CH) Thundering Smoking Gun; RES) How Do U Like Me Now. Miniature Horse Driving CH) Who’s Your Daddy Now. Miniature Horse Obstacles CH) Thundering Smoking Gun; RES) How Do U Like Me Now. Morgan In-Hand, Geldings CH) Little Oal’s Custom Chrome. Morgan Hunter Pleasure CH) Taproot Molly Stark. Morgan Western Pleasure CH) Little Oak’s Custom Chrome.

Morgan Pleasure Jr Exhibitor CH) Taproot Molly Stark. Maine Morgan Horse Club Special Award CH) Taproot Molly Stark. Quarter Horse Halter CH) It’s A Principle Thing; RES) IMA Jazzy Zipper. Quarter Horse Hunter Under Saddle CH) Zipp to Conclusion; RES) The Golden Verse.

Quarter Horse Western Pleasure CH) Zipp to Conclusion; RES) IMA Jazzy Zipper. Hunter Seat Equitation Under 18 Years CH) Kayla Cushman; RES) Taylor Thayer. Amateur Adult Hunter Seat Equitation CH) Emily Minigell; RES) Vicki Lowell. Short Stirrup Hunter Seat Equitation CH) Jenna Moore. Hunter WalkTrot Equitation CH) Claire Lane. Hunter Lead Line Pleasure Horse/Pony CH) Princess Leia.

Hunter Pleasure Horse CH) Cruisin’ for a

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Mike Kobilarcsik; and Second Vice President, Judy Kobilarcsik.

A congratulations went out to sevenyear-old, Caroline Cadorette. She and her Morgan attended Morgan Grand National in Oklahoma where they won in 8 and Under Hunter Seat Pleasure Equitation. Caroline went back in the Grand Champion 11 and Under Hunter Seat Pleasure Equitation class and won that to be the youngest person ever to win a grand championship.

The first awards to be presented were some we don’t often hear about.

Congratulations to Joyce Winchell for her win in the Trail Ride division. She won Lifetime Mileage to Rider with the 1,000 miles she completed with her horse Dusty. Congratulations also to Elizabeth Ransom. Schooling Jumper CH) Lace Me Up; RES) Cole’s A Player. Saddlebred in Hand CH) Royal Crest’s Stone Craze; RES) Lady’s Foxy Gold.

Saddlebred 3-Gaited Open CH) Callaway’s Rare Affair. Extreme Rites Memorial Challenge Trophy CH) Callaway’s Rare Affair. Saddlebred 3-Gaited Park Open CH) Olympic Moment.

Passionette Challenge Trophy CH) Olympic Moment. Saddlebred 3-Gaited Show Pleasure, English, Amateur Adult CH) Undulata’s Diamond Jim; RES) Wedding Bouquet. Saddlebred 3-Gaited Show Pleasure, English, Jr Exhibitor CH) Elsinore Magic. Saddlebred Country Pleasure, English CH) Royal Crest’s Stone Craze; RES) Meadow Creek’s Exotic Dancer. Saddlebred Country Pleasure, Hunter CH) Affirm Knight; RES) Magikal Striptease; RES) Ranger’s Golden Casper. Saddlebred Country Pleasure Driving CH) Sable and Pearls. Plantation Pleasure Horse, Open CH) Million Dollar Ruby; RES) Hot Buttered Rum. Standardbred In-Hand, Open CH) Revenue Stream; RES) McKeever Hanover.

Standardbred Pleasure Horse, 2-Gait CH) Revenue Stream; RES) McKeever Hanover.

Standardbred Pleasure Challenge Trophy CH) Revenue Stream. Hunter Seat Pleasure Equitation Jr and Amateur Adults CH) Jack Delprete; RES) Jessica Flaherty. Saddle Seat Equitation Under 18 CH) Courtney Grant; RES) Brittany Guillemette. Western Seat Equitation Under 18 CH) Emily Hawkins; RES) Micaela Sargent.

Adult Equitation, Open Saddle Seat/Hunter Seat CH) Molly Thornton; RES) Carole Mason.

Adult Equitation, Open Western/Reining Seat CH) Stacy West. Lead Line Equitation Saddle Seat CH) Tatum Milley; RES) Laci Sandvil. Walk/ Trot Equitation Saddle Seat CH) Emma Ouellette; RES) Sophie Ouellette. Walk/Trot Hunter Seat Pleasure Equitation CH) Caroline Cadorette; RES) Keara Battagliese. Denim Ridge Farm Saddle Seat Walk/Trot Challenge Trophy CH) Emma Ouellette. Children’s Hunter CH) Cole’s a Player. Pony Working Hunter CH) Kozette. Schooling Hunter CH) Sonny’s Bar Lad RES) Shanghai. Special Working Hunter CH) Gin Sandy. The Gray Perpetual Trophy CH) Gin Sandy. New Boston Farm Challenge Trophy CH) Cookies and Cream. Horse Colts and Fillies, Open CH) Rooster’s Big Bob. Trail Horse CH) Taproot Molly Stark; RES) IMA Jazzy Zipper.

Pleasure Driving Horse, Open CH) Taproot Molly Stark. Pony In-Hand, Open CH) FHF Hellz

Tewksbury and Revenue Stream who were champions in the Dressage division and to Tania Jones and Impressively Rapid who were reserve.

Mike Kobilarcsik gave out some door prizes in between awards with a new game called Heads and Tails. What fun, even for us who were just watching.

He also gave out a free membership to winner Brittany Guillemette. Later in the evening the raffle afghan was won by Nathan Gerrish.

There were many new trophies added this year and they were supplied by many of those on the board of directors.

Many thanks go to Dollie Hutchins for her excellent point scoring techniques and her auditing crew. She spends many, many hours on this job.

Special honors went to Emily Hawkin who won the MHA Scholarship, Carly Lettre who won the Christopher Vose Memorial Award presented by David and Pam Vose, and Dollie Hutchins who won the Natalie B. Libby Memorial Award presented by Jo Hight.

Bellz; RES) Future Star. Amateur Pleasure Driving Pony CH) FHF Hellz Bellz; RES) Future Star.

Hackney Pleasure Driving Pony CH) Future Star; RES) Model of Excellence. Roadster Horse Under Saddle CH) CBMF Man of Fire; RES) VW Bug. Family Pleasure Horse CH) Marno’s Firelight Express. Denim Ridge Farm Fanily Pleasure Horse/Pony Challenge Trophy CH) Marno’s Firelight Express. Youth Activity Showmanship Under 18 CH) Jarad Johns; RES) Emily Hawkins. Adult Showmanship CH) Stacy West; RES) Carole Mason. English Horse In-Hand CH) Royal Crest’s Stone Craze; RES) The Golden Verse.

Western Horse In-Hand CH) It’s a Principle Thing; RES) A Real Performer. The Finish Line Challenge Trophy CH) Zipp to Conclusion.

Bridle Path Horse CH) Ranger’s Golden Casper; RES) Psyntrific. Pleasure Show Hunter Pleasure Horse CH) The Golden Verse; RES) A Real Performer. Troubles EZ Touch Memorial Challenge Trophy CH) The Golden Verse. Ladies Pleasure Horse CH) Jama Day; RES) Undulata’s Diamond Jim. MHA Western Pleasure CH) The Golden Verse; RES) A Real Performer. Junior Exhibitor’s Hack Horse/Pony CH) Honour and Glory; RES) Meadow Creek’s Exotic Dancer. MHA English Pleasure CH) Meadow Creek’s Exotic Dancer; RES) The Golden Verse. The Hot Shot Hero Memorial Trophy CH) Meadow Creek’s Exotic Dancer. Road Hack Horse CH) Meadow Creek’s Exotic Dancer; RES) Ranger’s Golden Casper. Leadline Pleasure Saddle Seat CH) I’m High Class; RES) Marno’s Firelight Express. Walk/ Trot Pleasure Horse/Pony Saddle Seat CH) Jean Pool; RES) Elsinore Magic. Pleasure Show Walk/Trot Pleasure Horse/Pony Hunter Seat CH) Zipp to Conclusion; RES) CBMF Ruby. Olive Flanigan Challenge Trophy CH) Jean Pool and Emma Ouellette. Youth Activity Pleasure Horse/Pony English CH) Meadow Creek’s Exotic Dancer; RES) Ranger’s Golden Casper. Youth Activity Pleasure Horse/Pony Western CH) It’s a Principle Thing; RES) Zipp to Conclusion. The Paul Mangin Memmorial Trophy CH) Micaela Sargent and It’s a Principle Thing. Forty and Over Pleasure Horse CH) The Golden Verse. Jr. Pleasure Horse CH) In Like Flynn; RES) Little Oak’s Custom Chrome. MHA Medallion Pleasure Horse/ Pony (Hunter) Gold) Cruidin’ for a Ransom. MHA Medallion Pleasure Horse/Pony (Pleasure shows) Gold) The Golden Verse; Silver) A Rial Performer; Bronze) Honour and Glory.

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tri-State horsemen’s association Welcomes 2013 Submitted by beth Stone

May the New year briNg health, prosperity, and great riding to all! the tri-State horsemen’s association (tSha) will do its part to ensure the latter prediction will come true for all of its members this year! Committees are being formed now to plan and organize the open shows, dressage shows, trail rides, and many other events. if you would like to take an active role in any of our events, please contact the appropriate committee chairperson through the tSha website at tristatehorsemen. com. Fresh perspectives, along with a long tradition of excellence, are what keep tSha one of the most popular equestrian organizations in New england. your input is always welcome. the election of officers took place on November 14, 2012, and the following

officers will lead tSha in 2013: President, alicia Cugini-Muscatelli; Vice President, Mary Jane Foster; treasurer, Sharon Plante; Secretary, Maegan Manning. elected to serve a two-year term on the board of directors were Jonathan blake, alice ennis, Candace letson-Zubee, Nancy loomis, and Melissa wooten. thanks to all of our outgoing officers for your dedication and hard work!

Mark your calendar now with these important dates: tSha Open shows on June 7-9, July 12-14, and august 16-18; and tSha Dressage shows on May 26, June 30, and august 4. the tSha Open shows will be returning to the beautiful Falls Creek Farm in Oneco, Ct, and the tSha Dressage Shows will once again be held at the woodstock Fair show grounds in woodstock, Ct. More

information will be forthcoming as the committees start to work on improving these events for 2013. be sure to check the website for current information. tSha is constantly seeking input from its members to make our organization better! Currently, a survey is being conducted to help guide the committees organizing the open shows, dressage shows, and other mounted events in 2013. Please find us on Facebook, twitter, or on our website to participate in the survey. it’s quick, easy, and helps us serve our members better! if you have not already sent in your tSha membership application or renewal, now is a great time to get that done. a $10 discount will be applied to all memberships postmarked by December 31! remember, you must be a current member in order to be eligible for year-end awards. a 2013 membership application can be found on the website. remember, the tSha website, tristatehorsemen.com, is frequently updated and is the best place to go for the most up-to-the-minute announcements and information. while you are there, check out the classifieds and the photo gallery.

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BY KIM ABLON WHITNEY

Hunter/Jumper news

[LEFT] Thirteen-year-old Hannah Janson is taking the show world by storm. [RIGHT] Michael Janson and his young mare, Columbina Z, are rising up through the ranks.

Over the years, New England has seen many amazing junior sibling duos. The Oliynyks, the Kossicks, the Castelluccis, and the Neilsens, to name a few.

Well, Michael and Hannah Janson are the newest siblings to take the show world by storm! Michael won the New England Equitation Championships Junior Medal, the Rhode Island Horseman’s Association Championships Junior Medal, was in the top 10 at the Maclay Regionals, placed sixth in the Capital Challenge North American/ Monarch Junior Medal Finals, won the open class at Capital Challenge, and was Reserve Equitation Champion for the show. He was ninth in the USEF Talent Search and just missed the callback at the Medal and Maclay Finals. Michael is also an amazing person. He received the Sportsmanship Award at the Zone 1 Regional Maclay Finals—“an award not awarded every year, yet reserved for 94

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a member of the equine community who distinguished themselves with integrity, honesty, and high moral standards.” He achieved High Honors in his senior year at Boston College High School in Boston, MA, while riding eight horses a day and bringing along many babies at home.

Meanwhile, his 13-year-old sister Hannah was the 2012 IEA National Middle School Champion, and qualified her young jumper mare, Quica, for the North America League Child Jumper Championship with numerous wins, championships, and great rounds in WEF, Saratoga, Saugerties, Lake Placid, and Fieldstone.

At the end of August, Hannah got a new horse, Wally. Trainer Paul Valliere worked very hard to get her the right match, sending her to many shows this summer with different mounts.

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she did all the finals on him and was second in the Rhode Island Finals, fifth in the SEHA finals, sixth in the MHJ finals out of over 90 riders, 11th in the Maclay Regionals and 12th in the New England Finals out of 220. She had really solid rounds at the Medal and Maclay Finals. Hannah also achieved great grades in her freshman year at Saint Mary’s Academy Bay View in Rhode Island, while riding five horses a day and bringing along several babies.

Both Jansons ride with David Oliynyk and Paul Valliere.

WAY TO GO! For the second time in two years, a Rhodes Scholarship has been awarded to an IHSA rider in order to pursue post-graduate study at Oxford University. This year’s recipient was Rachel Kolb of Los Ranchos, NM, who is in her second year as president of the Stanford University Equestrian Team. She will graduate this year with a bachelor’s degree in English, a

minor in human biology, and a master’s in English.

Kolb was Stanford’s 2012 IHSA Regional Champion in Intermediate Flat and Fences, and has helped bring the team to a national top 10 in Team Intermediate Fences at the 2010 IHSA Nationals, where Stanford finished fourth, and in Team Intermediate Flat at the 2011 IHSA National Championships. As Kolb has been deaf her whole life, she and her coach, Vanessa Bartsch, have had to figure out ways to communicate. Bartsch has learned sign language and together the pair has created their own signs for ridingspecific terms.

RIDING HIGH The Ethel Walker School Equestrian Team rode home with the high point champion prize at the Fox Crossing IEA show. Members of the team also received individual ribbons throughout the competition.

“I am extremely proud of

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alltech national horse show Culminates with McLain Ward winning $250,000 Grand Prix

our dreams, and this is our dream. we shared the same dream,” he said with tears welling.

“I owe a career and a $250,000 Grand Prix winners McLain Ward and Antares F. life to what he in reverse order and direction. Keenan, provided for me and taught me to do…I loved him very, very much. I rode with a Benson, Pope, and Catherine tyree of Chicago, Il, were then asked to return heavy heart today, but we forge on and to the ring for further testing in the do his dream.” respective order, where they had to the following day, Jacob Pope of switch mounts, dismount, change tack, Columbia, mD, earned top honors and show over the course once more during the 2012 maclay national without any warm-up or coaching.

Championship for the asCPa alfred B. tyree led the way and had a slight maclay horsemanship classes. bobble at the skinny across the middle, For the first round, riders had to as well as tight distance to the triple compete over a technical course bar, earning her third place. designed by judges george h. morris Pope was next, displaying accuracy and hap hansen. elizabeth Benson of through the gymnastic line and finding whitehouse station, nJ, topped the a beautiful distance to the triple bar, leader board which created a very flowing final line. after the first Benson began with a solid round, but round, followed by lillie Keenan as she came across the first “s” line, her mount only jumped half of the natural of new york, skinny fence, and because she did not ny, and Pope. all of the riders circle to re-jump the fence she was called off course. were invited Keenan was the last to show, and back for the unfortunately, a tight distance to the second round second fence caused a lowered rail, over fences, putting her in reserve. where they For more information and full were asked results, please visit alltechnational to jump the horseshow.com. same course 2012 AsPCA Alfred B. Maclay national Champions Jacob Pope and Uno.

It was a very emotIonal nIght on saturday, november 3 at the alltech national horse show as mclain ward piloted his top mount, antares F, to victory during the alltech $250,000 grand Prix, benefiting the United states equestrian team Foundation. the win came just days after the passing of his father, Barney ward, who had been mclain’s most important supporter. ward rode through his grief to beat six others in the jump-off, as the first to compete on his speedy partner.

Christine mcCrea followed in second place aboard romantovich take one, while third place went to Candice King and whistler. “this has been the hardest week of my life,” admitted ward. “my dad was my world. If I was right with my father, I was right with the world. my dad certainly had some flaws in his life, but he sacrificed an unbelievable amount for my family and me to live

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how each girl on the team rode and of how supportive they all are of each other. many coaches commented on what great school spirit Walker has,” says trainer randi Booth. hannah tuckner (2014) won the open equitation over fences and was third on the flat; allie harris (2013) won the intermediate over fences and was fourth in open flat; Phoebe Backman (2016) won the intermediate equitation flat and was second over fences; sheriden Beard (2016) won the intermediate equitation over

fences and the flat; Jessica Kantor (2015) was second in the intermediate equitation flat; haley Gloftka (2014) won the novice equitation flat and was second over fences; Chappie Wick (2016) won the novice equitation over fences; and anna ellis (2016) won the Beginner equitation flat.

show barn in Boxborough, ma. tricia and Dina, both usef judges, bring broad experience to fair harbour farm, having successfully trained and shown on the a circuit. tricia and Dina will focus on young horse development as well as hunters, jumpers, and equitation.

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Jay sargent had put together a website outlining her adventures with Jojo the dolphin in turks and Caicos. Check it out at jojoandjay.com.

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connecticut horse shows association Member Sloane Milstein Helps Make History Submitted by GeorGe JenSen, photo by deStina SaltourideS

The firsT Maccabiah GaMes were opened on March 28, 1932 in Tel aviv with 400 sportsmen taking part. according to the international Jewish sports hall of fame, competitions included football and swimming, as well as other athletics. The originators had planned to hold the event every four years, following the Olympic format. however, the second Games were instead held in april 1935, and about 1,350 athletes competed. because of the outbreak of the war and the difficulty in getting worldwide funding, the 1938 event was postponed and did not resume again until 1950.

The 2013 Games will be held in Tel aviv and Jerusalem from July 17-30. The U.s. team alone this year will have over 1,000 athletes, and for the first time in history, an equestrian team will be a part of the competition! connecticut horse shows association (chsa) member sloane Milstein is the Open equestrian chair for the 19th Maccabiah Usa (MUsa) Organizing committee. her involvement started 11 years ago when she was the assistant games director of the Jcc (Jewish community centers of North america) Maccabi Games in Philadelphia, Pa—youth Games modeled on those held in israel. Ten years later she would again assist with the youth games when the event returned to Philadelphia. at that

time, the organization requested that she come to their headquarters to discuss the possibility of fielding an equestrian team to go to israel in July of 2013 for the firstever participation of dressage and show jumping in the Maccabiah. while it has been a tremendous effort to recruit a team, sloane is pleased with the support from both the Jewish and equestrian community since it is a team effort! Once selected, all efforts are focused on fundraising and making sure that each rider has what they need in order to have a positive, safe experience. after the athletes step on the plane, sloane’s chairperson position will come to an end. however, she hopes to join the team in israel as their chef d’equipe. sloane has had a long involvement in the sports and equestrian world. she has a master’s degree from Temple University in sports & recreation administration and is currently in the doctorate program at southern connecticut University. she has taught recreation Leadership, sport Marketing, and facility Management at both the undergraduate and graduate levels at southern, sacred heart, Temple University, and raritan Valley. she has also founded college riding 101, LLc and has written a book, The High School Equestrian’s Guide to College Riding 101. she has written articles for Sidelines magazine and

Sloane and Gameboy in May 2012 at Chesterfield Farm.

the iea magazine. she is in demand at equine affaire events around the country, where she lectures and maintains a booth promoting this subject. sloane has been the advisor of the Maccabi Usa equestrian and Jcc Maccabi Games, c.w. Post equestrian Team, and animal assisted Therapy services. she has also coached equitation at sacred heart University, Valley forge Military academy, Pleasant hollow farms, Timber edge farm, invicta farms, Jbr farms, and canterbury stables, NM. sloane is a member of the Usef and of the chsa finals committee. she also serves on the circuit as a paddock master, and occasionally, as a secretary. we congratulate sloane on her success with the Maccabi Games and are proud of her role in bringing an equestrian team to the third largest games in the world.

Hunter/jumper contact listings Blue Meadow Farm (lts),120 nobscot rd., Sudbury, ma 01776, 978-443-4800, bluemeadowfarm.com Beacon Woods Stables (tsl), mick & laurie paternoster, owners,Kris bramley, trainer, 99 beacon Woods lane, South Glastonbury, Ct 06073, 860-430-2606 barn; 860-601-0670 cell, beaconwoodsstables@ yahoo.com, beaconwoodsstables.com Crossen Arabians and Warmbloods (bs), 1209 South St., Coventry, Ct 06238, 860-742-6486 crossenarabians.com Evenstride (btsl), 26 orchard St., byfield, ma, 978-465-9119, evenstrideltd.com

Grazing Fields Farm (tsl), 201 bournedale rd, buzzards bay, ma 02532, 508-759-3763, grazingfields.com Holly Hill Farm (tsl), 240 Flint St., marston mills, ma 02648, 508-428-2621, hollyhill7@ aol.com, hollyhillstable.com Horseman’s Exchange, LLC tack & apparel Consignment, 294 Great rd., rte. 119, littleton, ma 01460, 978-486-0008, 978-779-6119 fax, horsemans.exchange@yahoo.com

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Volo Farm (btsl), 84 powers rd., Westford, ma 01886, 978-692-7060, volofarm.com Walnut Hill Farm (btsl) Kellie monaghan, plainville, ma 508-699-1900, kellie@walnut-hill-farm.com, walnut-hill-farm.com

New England Equitation Championships, Cookie deSimone 617-347-6413, amy eidson 401-789-5206, Kelley Small 508-835-1110, newenglandequitation.com

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atlanta Fall Classic Wraps Up with Rave Reviews ClassiC Company’s 2012 show season, which closed out on sunday, november 18 at the Georgia international horse park in Conyers, Ga, featured a large number of entries as well as a huge amount of all around prize money.

Forty-five horse-and-rider combinations in Friday’s welcome stake paved the way for the $45,000 Emo Grand prix on sunday, with 34 vying for the win. it was schuyler Riley of wellington, Fl in the irons aboard m. michael meller’s waterloo who captured the win in a double-clear jumping effort of 38.660

Children’s Equitation Classic Reserve Champion Matthew Bravo.

seconds, while Darragh Kenny rode hays’ investment Corp.’s any Given sunday to a second place finish with a time of 40.015 seconds and eight jumping faults. Kenny also took third aboard atlanta Equestrian Center’s User iD. saturday evening featured the Junior Equitation Classic Champion Finals that took place under the covered arena with a complimentary dinner provided by the Classic Company for exhibitors, trainers, and their families.

Catherine mclean walked away with the short stirrup Championship, while matthew Bravo, a fifth grade student at Eagle nest Elementary in Charleston, sC, representing Brick Church Farm, rode Ever so Clever, owned by Katie Ketrell, to the reserve champion finish. “it was an interesting course,” Bravo said, “There were two roll backs. i had to make sure i kept my leg on my pony through those roll backs. i did, and it set him up for some nice distances.”

The Children’s Equitation section of the national Classic Equitation Finals was won by Rebeca warth and simply Elegant. mcKenzie maloney and whad ya Know were reserve.

$45,000 EMO Grand Prix winners Schuyler Riley and Waterloo.

The Emo horse of the year awards wrapped up the action packed two weeks of shows. “we at Classic Company would like to thank everyone for supporting our shows,” said Classic Company president, Bob Bell. “For many of you, this was your first experience showing with us in atlanta. we loved having you and hope that you will put the Classic Company atlanta shows on your 2013 calendar. any suggestions on how we can make your experience better are appreciated.”

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Todd minikus and macoemba EqUEsTRian spoRT pRoDUCTions, the management company of the FTi Consulting winter Equestrian Festival (wEF), hosted its Esp Fall iii horse show on october 26-28, 2012 at the palm Beach international Equestrian Center in wellington, Fl. The show hosted “a” rated hunter and three-star jumper competition all weekend. Competition featured the $25,000 grand prix as well as a $10,000 open Jumper stake class on Friday, october 26. in sunday’s grand prix, 24 horseand-rider combinations jumped the course with only two clear rounds.

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order and were the first pair to clear the course. hayden morresey and Filip amram’s l.B. stanislaus were last to go and completed the only other clear round to make it a jump-off. $25,000 ESP Fall III Grand Prix winners Todd Minikus and Macoemba. minikus and macoemba then went double-clear over the short course he is not really my normal type, but he in 36.73 seconds for the win. morresey seems to be figuring some stuff out.” and l.B. stanislaus had one rail down in Commenting on the course, minikus 38.57 seconds to finish in second place. noted, “The course didn’t seem to be sharn wordley and Corino had two time faults in the first round to keep them out that tricky looking when we walked, but there were 24 starters in the class and it of the jump-off, but finished third. was tricky enough because there were “he is an extra green nine-year-old,” not many clears.” minikus said of macoemba. “he is not a For more information, visit little, quick horse. he is a bigger, slower equestriansport.com. type and he comes with great power.

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South Florida hunter Jumper association horse Show Donates Proceeds to Charities

$10,000 Open Welcome Stake on Friday afternoon, Sweetnam took first and second place honors in the $10,000

open Welcome Stake, sponsored by Paul Tracy Farrier Services. Sweetnam and Sweet oak Farm’s Solerina $25,000 Spy Coast Farm Grand Prix winners Pablo Barrios had the fastest of five double- and Zara Leandra. clear rounds in 30.890 seconds The pair also won the amateur-owner for the win. Sweetnam finished second hunter 3'3'' division for the week and aboard Spy Coast Farm llC’s eregast Portela was named Best amateur rider.

Van’t Kiezelhof in 33.026 seconds. hector Florentino and ultimo, owned by Stransky’s Mission Farm, inc., finished third in SFHJA Adult and 36.478 seconds.

Junior Medals in the SFhJa adult amateur hunt Seat Medal Final held on Sunday, april Wehle $10,000 USHJA National took top honors aboard all Seasons Hunter Derby Classic Farm’s Seraldo.

The $10,000 uShJa national hunter in the SFhJa Junior hunt Seat Medal derby Classic featured two rounds Final, sponsored by Carriage hill, of competition on Sunday with a win Jordyn Katz and Seth Vallhonrat’s for daryl Portela and James B. Pirtle Can Fly were crowned champions. enterprises inc.’s Winner. in a very For more information, visit close competition, Portela and Winner equestriansport.com. ended up tied with holly orlando and Biale’, owned by Catherine nicholas, overall, but their second round score put them on top.

Portela and Winner scored an 86.5 and then a 92 for their 178.5 total and the win. orlando and Biale’ scored a 90 and 88.5 for their 178.5 total and second place honors. Kelley Farmer and david Glefke and Ken Garber’s Mythical Shane Sweetnam and Solerina were the $10,000 Open Welcome finished third with a Stake winners.

178-point score.

Katie dinan and nougat du Vallet Victorious in $50,000 Holiday and Horses FEI World Cup Qualifier equeSTrian SPorT ProduCTionS held its annual holiday and horses competition at the Palm Beach 100 equine

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international equestrian Center (PBieC) in Wellington, Fl, on november 28 through december 2,

2012, with lots of exciting competition. nineteen-year-old Katie dinan and Grant road Partners’ nougat du Vallet earned an exciting victory in the $50,000 holiday and horses Fei World Cup Grand Prix. american riders took the top four honors in the 11-horse jumpoff. dinan beat Todd Minikus and Macoemba and Margie engle and royce, who finished second and third, respectively.

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The SouTh Florida hunTer Jumper association (SFhJa) hosted their annual charity horse show on november 21-25 at the Palm Beach international equestrian Center (PBieC) in Wellington, Fl. The competition was held as a benefit for the a-T Children’s Project, danny & ron’s rescue, equestrian aid Foundation, horses & The handicapped, and Pure Thoughts, inc. horse & Foal rescue. a highlight for competitors was the exhibitor’s Party, auction, and Calcutta presented by a-T Children’s Project on Friday, november 23.

The $25,000 Spy Coast Farm Grand Prix, held Saturday, november 24, in the international arena at PBieC, ended with a win for Pablo Barrios of Venezuela and the Zl Group, inc.’s Zara leandra.

Pablo Gamboa set the course for Saturday night with 39 competitors. only four entries cleared the first round without fault, and Barrios and Zara leandra had the only double-clear round in the jump-off, as well as the fastest time in 37.737 seconds, for the victory. richie Moloney of ireland had one rail down in the jump-off in 39.539 seconds to finish in reserve aboard equinimity llC’s Carrabis Z. also from the emerald isle was Shane Sweetnam and Spy Coast Farm llC’s diktator Van de Boslandhoeve, who finished with eight faults in 38.666 seconds to earn third place honors.

hunter/jumper Anthony Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Ambrosio of Red Hook, NY, set the course for the 41 entries in the class, with 11 returning for the jump-off and four of those entries completing double-clear rounds.

Minikus and Macoemba were the first pair to jump double-clear and set the pace in the jump-off at 45.55 seconds to eventually finish second. Saer Coulter and Copernicus Stablesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Springtime were the next duo to jump clear over the short course and stopped the clock in 47.90 seconds to place fourth. Engle and Royce finished in 46.42 seconds for third place. Dinan and Nougat Du Vallet were last to go in the jump-off and raced through the finish in 44.67 seconds for the win.

Following the class, Dinan explained her strategy, which involved a little encouragement from her trainer, McLain Ward. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I knew that there were quite a few in the jump-off, so my plan was just to go as fast as I could while staying composed,â&#x20AC;? she stated. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I just want to thank my parents,â&#x20AC;?

Dinan acknowledged. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They were able to come down today to watch the class with my little brother. It was nice that they were able to watch me win.

owner here. He did some grand prix I also want to thank everyone at our this summer, but this was for sure the barn, Staysail, because without them, I biggest task that he has taken on.â&#x20AC;? wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be anywhere, and McLain and Engle won the class last year on her his entire team. They have helped me top mount Indigo, and had a third place so much for the last two years and I am finish on Royce this year. She is getting really grateful.â&#x20AC;? back into the groove with Royce after Minikus and his nine-year-old KWPN four months out of the saddle. gelding by Zeoliet won the grand prix at the SFHJA Charity Show, but said that this was the biggest test his horse has seen. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was just very proud of my young horse,â&#x20AC;? Minikus said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;[He] is very inexperienced and he jumped outstanding tonight, not only just in the first round, but [also] in the jump-off, which I had some concerns about.

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[LEFT] Cooper Madden-Hennessey and Chip, along with their trainer and mentor, Alison Kost. [RIGHT] Craig Barrett, shown aboard Wendela Jamie, won his first-ever four-star event at Adelaide 2012.

The winner of the Salisbury Trust Sportsmanship Award program has been revealed! After four finalists were chosen in July to compete at the Riga Meadow Horse Trials in July, Town Hill Horse Trials in September, and Kent School Horse Trials in October, Cooper MaddenHennessy and his horse Chip were named the victors with the lowest average score—43.

Cooper, one of the younger finalists and the only male, competed at Beginner Novice.

The award was created by Salisbury Trust Wealth Advisory Services of Connecticut to honor the spirit of eventing in the region. “Sportsmanship isn’t just applied to sports. It can be applied to everyday battles that we face. But most importantly, you must inspire others around you to do the same,” said Cooper, on his initial application for the prize.

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placed rider never to have previously completed a four-star, Barrett was also awarded the HSBC Training Bursary.

Barrett is now second in the HSBC FEI Classics™ 2012-2013 standings behind New Zealand’s Andrew Nicholson. Next up on the schedule is the Rolex Kentucky, to be held April 25-28, 2013.

SUNDAY FUNDAY Andrea Waldo of Triple Combination Farm in Vermont reports that she finished her season with Serendipity Traveler with a fifth place finish in the Preliminary division at The Maryland Horse Trials on October 13-14. “It was a beautiful event!” she said.

The farm also held their inaugural “Jumper Sunday” event recently, and they will continue to take place the first Sunday of every month all winter long, with a different focus each time out. The first Sunday was a great success with an emphasis on gymnastics. Riders from beginners up to Preliminary level were there to work on their positions and improve their horses’ jumping skills. Everyone is invited to go and jump with

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Andrea and Mary Brust—they hope this will be a great way to socialize and stay motivated through the winter!

HEADING SOUTH Congratulations to Jeanie Clarke, who just purchased a farm in Ocala, FL! She is proud to announce that her beautiful new facility boasts 37 acres and 18 stalls, adjacent to 2,500 acres of conservation land—and it even has a grass racetrack. Jeanie says it’s perfect for producing event horses and she can’t wait to share it with her clients this winter!

KICKIN’ CROSS-COUNTRY COURSE Meredith Scarlet and Scarlet Hill Farm of Groton, MA, have packed up their cross-country course, ending their best season yet. In addition to offering schooling—Elementary through Preliminary—they held one cross-country schooling show and co-hosted two schooling events with Apple Tree Farm. The events had over 100 entrants each and were great fun thanks to the fantastic volunteers. The new bank and trekener got lots of use, as did a little coop for the

Elementary riders. A brand new loop was also added to the course for the second show. They are already working on the footing for next year and are loading the loft with lumber so they can build some new portables when the snow flies! Meredith and her crew look forward to the spring, when the course will be open once again.

GIVING SPIRIT Three cheers for Equestrian Events, Inc. (EEI)! The producer of the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event has made financial contributions of just under $20,000 to support several charities that serve the Commonwealth of Kentucky and other equine interests. Foremost among the donations by EEI was a gift of $10,000 to the University of Kentucky Children’s Hospital.

The other beneficiaries included the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (MSPCA), Equine Land Conservation Resource, Central Kentucky Riding for Hope, Midway College, University of Kentucky Equestrian Team, and Georgetown College Equine Scholars.

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eventing Leslie Law clears the Ipanema fence on cross-country at the November event.

ocala horse Properties event series Kicks Off with November Competition The firsT conTesT of The ocala horse Properties event series for the 2012-2013 season, hosted by equiventures, was held at the florida horse Park in ocala, fL, on november 17, 2012. over 100 competitors flocked to the horse park for the kick-off of the four-part series, which hosted Beginner novice through Preliminary levels. for the first time, the november event also had a vendor village available for enthusiastic spectators and riders alike.

Dressage competition was tight, but the jumping phases would play a major role in the final placings. “The

all new show jumping course, designed

by Marc Donovan, provided a beautiful setting for the first jumping phase.

The standings in each division depended on the horse’s and rider’s ability to leave the rails up. The combinations throughout the course proved to be a great test while providing an excellent educational opportunity,” said co-founder and co-director of the series, Jonathan h. holling. “Later that same day, the horses and riders took to Jay hambly’s cross-country course to test their bravery and accuracy. The course was a great challenge for the riders while

teaching the horses the skills they will need throughout the season’s series of competitions.”

The first place winners for each division were as follows: Leslie Law took the top two spots in open Preliminary aboard Tout de suite and Zoe, respectively. Kelly Green and corleone came in first in Preliminary rider. At Training Level, Lauren Kieffer and honey Badger claimed the open division, while chrissy resch won the rider division with L.A. Albert. Ashley Adams and Millie were victorious in open novice, with novice rider going to caroline Madden and falko. And in Beginner novice, haley hughes snagged first place in the open division aboard Big Time, with Marion oesch and Whisper claiming the rider division.

“The series is a progressive group of events that strives to educate the horses and riders through the season, culminating with the April international division,” summed up holling. “At the end of the day, all of the horses and riders returned safe and better for the experience. That is always the goal of any competition and equiventures could not be any happier with the result.”

The remaining contests of the fourth annual 2012-2013 ocala horse Properties international event series at the florida horse Park are set for January 5-6, february 8-10, and April 11-14, 2013. in total, the four contests hosted over 1,200 competitors from as far away as hawaii, as well as foreign riders from sweden, new Zealand, england, and more last year—the series is expected to be bigger and better this year. Visit equiventures.com for more information, schedules, and directions.

Eventing contact listings Bevin O’Reilly (tl), brattleboro, Vt, 413-478-1661, borei@hotmail.com.

Stoneleigh-Burnham School (tl), 574 bernardston road, Greenfield, MA 01301, 413-774-2711, fax 413-772-2602, sbschool.org.

Kimberly Cartier Dome (tl), candia, nh 03034, 603-483-0171, cartierfarms@myfairpoint.net, cartier-farms.com.

Winchester Stables (tsl), Bevin O’Reilly Dugan, 336 River Road, Newfane, VT 05345, 802-365-9434, winchesterstables.com.

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[ equine journal affiliate ] Stefanie Rossetti and her Curly Sport Horse, Mighty Quinn, at the Hollie McNeil clinic.

Celebrates Successful 2012 at Awards Banquet Submitted by erin CoSgrove

What a busy, fun, educational year! on november 18, members of the southern new hampshire dressage & combined training association (snhdcta) celebrated their accomplishments in 2012, and began to look forward to an exciting 2013. the club had a full calendar of events for both dressage and eventing enthusiasts in 2012, including a ridereview-ride, two schooling dressage shows, a dressage clinic with hollie Mcneil, an eventing clinic with steuart Pittman, and an intro to eventing clinic with bethany hutchins, as well as sponsoring shows at Green acres (eventing) and oak Rise farm (two-phase). the awards banquet was held at the Puritan backroom in Manchester, nh. after a delicious buffet meal, the president, lydia neusch, kicked off the awards ceremony by recognizing two dedicated volunteers. sndcta Membership director, stefanie Rossetti, was recognized as the Volunteer of the year. neusch said, “stefanie is the glue that keeps this club running! from maintaining the membership list to organizing clinics and 104 equine

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volunteering at shows, she manages to juggle many priorities and gets it all done.”

When she’s not volunteering for the club, stefanie finds time to successfully ride at rated dressage shows. she and her horse, Mighty Quinn, are currently ranked number one at first level in the usdf all-breeds awards for curly sport horses. neusch also provided a special recognition for long-time volunteer, Karen o’Malley. Karen is currently the snhdcta treasurer and has played many roles over the years, including president and vice president. “Karen is our constant in an ever-changing world,” said neusch. “she’s always there to provide support for club activities and keep us focused. Karen is our linchpin, whether it’s running a show, organizing a clinic, or pulling together a trail ride. and, she does all of this while keeping us on budget!” after the volunteer recognition, ribbons and trophies were handed out to the year-end winners. the shari olson and dino trophies, for the adult and Junior high score at a club show,

respectively, went to Kara King-Riley and claire durfee. neusch wrapped up the event by congratulating the winners and reviewing the upcoming 2013 activities. she mentioned that the club has created a strong series of activities next year, and she looks forward to seeing both old and new members at the upcoming events. champions and reserve champions were recognized as follows. a complete list of winners can be found at snhdcta.org.

Show ReSultS Dressage Intro Level adult—Champion) Pandolfi/All That Glitters; Reserve Champion) Jocelyn HenryWeldon/Merlin. Intro Level Junior—Champion) Abigail Colburn/Just My Luck; Reserve Champion) Anja Stadelmann/Nott. Training Level adult— Champion) Kara Riley-King/Better Believe It; Reserve Champion) Kim E. Manning/Beau Chavel.

Training Level Junior—Champion) Irena Kuzma/ Trinity; Reserve Champion) Claire Durfee/Santa Baby. First Level adult—Champion) Mary Stadelmann/Garmt B; Reserve Champion) Julie Dillon/ Prince Jester’s Request. First Level Junior— Champion) Leah Lemay/Dee’s Dusty Image; Reserve Champion) Irena Kuzma/Trinity. evenTIng Beginner novice eventing adult—Champion) Sonja Fridell/Ambehavin Jr. elementary eventing Junior—Champion) Izabelle Tagavi/Perfectly Frank; Reserve Champion) Emma Schick/Minus the Raps. Pre-elementary eventing adult— Champion) Erin Cosgrove/Desert Fox. Two-Phase Beginner novice Two-Phase Junior— Champion) Julia Cassidy/Belle Isle Brandy.

Pre-elementary Two-Phase adult—Champion) Kim E. Manning/Bello Cavallo. Pre-elementary Two-Phase Junior—Champion) Dylan Musgrave/ Kippa Sky Point.

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Karen O’Malley riding her Andalusian/Paint cross, CCR Arreyo.

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alliston Triumphs again At Galway Downs International Three-Day Event

Photos: amy mccool

The Galway Downs InTernaTIonal Three-Day event has offered a CCI3* for the last three years. James alliston finished third in 2010, first and seventh in 2011, and this year he finished first, second, and sixth. alliston, of Castro Valley, Ca, rode Tivoli to first place (53.4); Jumbo’s Jake, the horse he won with in 2011 and finished third with in 2010, came in second place (56.6); and he placed sixth with Parker. Michael Pollard of Dalton, Ga, rode schoensgreen hanni to third place (57.2).

“I like this place. I seem to do well here, and I’ve been on a bit of a roll,” said alliston, 27, with understatement. alliston collected $12,250 of the $21,000 prize money in the CCI3*.

“I’m actually happier for Jake than the other two horses,” said alliston. “I wasn’t sure what to expect because his confidence has been a little bit shaky for the last few months, so I wasn’t sure whether to do the three-star or not. But he likes this venue for sure—he always goes well here.”

For Pollard, it was a more than satisfactory result, to end a heart-braking year for him—one that included a devastating trailer accident. “This is huge,” said Pollard. “Coming into this event, [hanni] was tied for [the U.s. eventing association’s] Mare of the year award, and I think this should put her on top. oK, it’s stupid point chasing, but it means a lot to me—this year. It’s a good way to end what’s been a really tough year for me.” winning the CCI2* was a perfect way for lauren Byllis to end the year too. even though Byllis lowered one rail in show jumping on Ballingowan Ginger, her score of 54.8 was enough to better Zachary Brandt on Cavallino Cocktail (57.5) and Bea di Grazia on lad’s night out (60.5).

Byllis won $2,000 for placing first.

Julie Flettner of Petaluma, Ca, emphatically climaxed a memorable year by winning the CCI1* on her mare Ping Pong (42.5), over Maya Black, of Clinton, wa, riding Doesn’t Play Fair (43.1) and Frankie Thieriot of occidental, Ca, aboard Uphoria (44.4).

Thieriot also won the one-star’s Best Conditioned award. at Training level, Madison Kaufman,

James Alliston claimed first place in the CCI3* aboard Tivoli (pictured) and second with Jumbo’s Jake.

Michael Pollard and Schoensgreen Hanni finished in third place.

of Fort McDowell, aZ, added nothing to the dressage score she earned on sky Captain to win the lion’s share of the prizes. her score of 31.8 just nipped Canadian olympian hawley Bennett-awad’s 32.2 on the arabian

mare sienna. Finishing in third and winning the Best Conditioned award in the division was Tylia schoenewald of Camarillo, Ca, with arame.

For more information on the Galway Downs International Three-Day event, including complete results, visit galwaydowns.com.

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why JoIn ConneCTICUT Dressage & Combined Training association (CDCTa) in 2013? here is a list of your membership perks: 1. Money! CDCTa awards scholarship money to deserving members each year. This money can be used for lessons, clinics or other educational opportunities that members select. additionally, volunteers are put into a quarterly drawing called

lesson lotto, and winners are awarded $100 to be used toward their riding lessons. who says it doesn’t pay to volunteer?

2. Schooling Shows! CDCTa organizes several dressage and combined training schooling shows each year that offer members opportunities to show in a safe and friendly environment.

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continued from page 105 A professional photographer is always on hand to capture the members’ rides.

Scores from these shows contribute toward year-end awards.

3. Year-End Awards! At the annual awards luncheon, junior, amateur and professional members are recognized for their accomplishments in dressage and combined training divisions. Our awards application can be found on the CDCTA website. In 2012, a Trainer’s Award was added to recognize trainers who support CDCTA by sending students to club events.

4. Website and Monthly Newsletter!

Check out cdctaonline.com for all information for CDCTA activities and a calendar of local events. Members also receive a monthly electronic newsletter that has information on past and future activities. CDCTA is now on Facebook, too!

5. Silent Auction! The silent auction is the club’s big social event and fundraiser of the year that boasts many quality horse and non-horse items. Come join us for an evening with good horse people

and great deals while, at the same time, supporting the club!

6. Volunteer Opportunities! There are many ways to volunteer through involvement in CDCTA. Volunteering is a great way to be involved in the club and to meet new horse people. Volunteers are automatically entered in the Lesson Lotto drawing!

7. Clinics! CDCTA organizes a dressage, cross-country and stadium clinic each spring for its members. We work with professional trainers at quality facilities to bring our members the best experiences possible. The CDCTA Board is always open to other ideas for educational workshops that serve the membership best.

8. CDCTA Teams! CDCTA sponsors a team at the annual Northeast Regional Adult Amateur Dressage Championships held at Mystic Valley Hunt Club’s recognized October show. In 2010 and 2011, our teams placed first, bringing much pride to the club! New for 2012, CDCTA sponsored an eventing team at the Adult Team Challenge Area I held at the Town Hill Horse Trials in Lakeville, CT. This team proudly placed first in the Beginner Novice Adult division. Be sure to renew

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HOLLY JACOBSON (LEFT), PICTURED WITH Deborah Criddle at the 2012 Paralympic Games, recently presented a webinar on para-equestrian sport.

NEWS FROM THE NORTH

PHOTOS: (TOP) LINDSAY Y. MCCALL; (BOTTOM) COURTESY OF AL GUDEN

German Grand Prix rider Markus Gribbe has resigned as technical leader of Dressage Canada’s high performance program. Gribbe was appointed to the job in March 2011 and succeeded Canadian team coach Robert Dover.

“I feel that the time has come to move on and focus more on my own horses, riding, and building my own training facility,” Gribbe stated.

SAVE THE DATE The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is pleased to announce that the Kentucky Dressage Association’s bid to host the 2013 Dressage Festival of Champions has been accepted. These annual championships will be held at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, KY, October 10-13, 2013.

WHERE “QREDIT” IS DUE FANTASTIC FRIESIAN Yabring, “Ype,” received an impressive 80.20% and was reserve champion in the FEI Five-Year-Old Test in a field of warmbloods at the KNHS Subli Championship in Kootwijk in the Netherlands. It is the highest score ever received by a Friesian.

Ype was recently imported to the United States to continue his dressage career.

Congratulations to Qredit (Quaterback x Dream of Glory), who finished as the Dressage Champion and Overall Champion at the 2012 70-Day North American Stallion Test! This spectacular 2008 Oldenburg stallion, owned by Hilltop Farms, earned a 135.93 for his Dressage Index (first), 113.16 for a Jumping Index (sixth), and 126.59 Overall

(first). Natascha Feld was Qredit’s rider throughout the testing and did an exemplary job showing him off.

Prix at the Gold Coast Dressage Association (GCDA) Fall Fling.

The pair scored a 72.442% and received eights on the piaffe— quite an accomplishment for their first show together.

CHAT WITH HOLLY

GOING GLOBAL

Lindsay McCall filled us in on some news from the U.S. Para-Equestrian Association: “On Monday, October 22, 2012, para-equestrian dressage rider and journalist Holly Jacobson presented a webinar from North Andover, MA, as part of the Horses Helping People Massachusetts Webinar Series,” she says. “Over 45 people registered for the webinar with many watching the live-stream. Jacobson conducted an hour-long discussion covering the 2012 Paralympics, the para-equestrian dressage discipline, the unique qualifications to become a para-dressage athlete, and the link between the Equine Assisted Activities & Therapy (EAA&T) industry and the paraequestrian sport.”

Interested viewers may go to horseshelpingpeoplema. wordpress.com to watch the webinar.

Klaus Balkenhol of Germany will be awarded with the Lifetime Achievement Award at The Global Dressage Forum North America (GDFNA)—to be held at the Jim Brandon Center in West Palm Beach, FL, on January 28-29, 2013. Balkenhol is one of the world’s foremost educators in dressage and the author of several dressage books. He is a German Olympic champion, winning a team gold medal at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, and he also coached the U.S. Olympic team in various international arenas.

RIDE TO MUSIC The United States Dressage Federation (USDF) is pleased to announce the approval and release of the USDF Training Level Freestyle. This test sheet

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ROFFMAN ROCKS Caroline Roffman of Lionshare Dressage put in an impressive ride on Sagacious HF (Welt Hit II x Judith x Cocktail) in the Young Rider Grand

Caroline Roffman put in an impressive ride on Sagacious HF in the Young Rider Grand Prix at the Gold Coast Dressage Association Fall Fling.

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continued from page 107 can be found on the USDF website, usdf.org, under the competitions menu. Rules regarding the requirements to ride a Training Level Freestyle can be found on the USEF website, usef.org, under DR rules.

CORMIER ACKNOWLEDGED The New England Dressage Association (NEDA) is pleased to announce that the Ann Villani Memorial Award was given to a very deserving member for 2012. Paul Cormier was honored for his dedication to the equine and dressage community. Congratulations!

BRED TO WIN Oak Hill Ranch, the leading breeder of Danish Warmblood horses in the United States, has been recognized by the United States Dressage Federation (USDF) with its annual award

as Dressage Breeder of the Year. This award rounds out a wonderful 2012 for Oak Hill Ranch, which included hosting a Danish Warmblood Inspection, winning a young horse class at the prestigious Dressage at Devon show with the fouryear-old stallion Ripline, and supporting one of its most famous progeny, Paragon, as an alternate for the U.S. Olympic Dressage Team in London.

THAT’S WILD! Patti Gruber, trainer of Padré, the first wild horse to hold the title of United States Dressage Federation (USDF) Grand Champion Stallion and the first to be nationally ranked by the USDF, will be featured at the 2013 Midwest Horse Fair®. The expo will be held April 19-21, 2013 at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison, WI.

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Baluarte Interagro has been awarded the Adequan®/USDF AllBreeds Award. Baluarte finished the year with a median score of 67.751%, ranking him first in the First Level Open division. The bay Lusitano is owned by Cathy Cooper Champion and was ridden by Kimberly Schisler.

Association (CCDA) is pleased to announce its re-establishment for the year 2013. As part of USDF Region 8, the new Board of Directors of CCDA are excited and enthusiastic about joining in the ranks with their fellow GMOs (Group Member Organizations) of the region, emulating them in participation and success. For more information, visit cape coddressage.org.

VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR The USDF is pleased to announce that Trenna Atkins has been named the 2012 USDF Volunteer of the Year. Trenna, of Coupeville, WA, is an “S” judge and a three-star para-equestrian judge and has made major contributions as a volunteer to dressage on the national, regional, and local level.

Throughout the years, Trenna has served on the Competition Management Committee (19871993), the USDF Competitors Council (1994), and is currently serving as vice chair for the “L” Program Committee and is on the USDF Judges’ Committee, which she has served on since 1997.

LATEST ARRIVAL Olympus Training of Costa Mesa, CA, is pleased to announce the arrival of Titan as their newest lesson horse!

He is a 17-year-old, 17.2 hand Dutch Warmblood gelding that is already a barn favorite!

CONTINUING EDUCATION Congratulations to the latest recipients of NEDA scholarships! Samantha Williams of Byfield, MA, received a Professional Scholarship to train with Shannon Dueck and Conrad Schumacher with the goal of obtaining her USDF Silver Medal. Alix Szepesi of Ipswich, MA, received a Professional Scholarship to train with Bill Warren and Oded Shimoni in preparation for Grand Prix Level. Catherine Hill of North Ferrisburgh, VT, received a Professional Scholarship to train with Bill Warren and for the USDF “r” Judges’ Program.

And Jutta Lee of Woodstock, VT, received a Professional Scholarship to train with Christoph Hess for the USDF “L” Program.

WELCOME BACK Once again, Ten Broeck Farm of Pepperell, MA, is pleased to welcome the dynamic Pam Goodrich for a series of three clinics throughout the winter.

Pam’s dressage knowledge and skills, in combination with her great sense of humor, are enough to warm any cold day! Dates include January 12, February 16, and March 16, 2013.

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Succeed/USDF FEI-Level Trainers’ Conference Names Steffen Peters and Scott Hassler as Headliners

BY ROSS CREECH

THE UNITED STATES DRESSAGE Federation recently announced that the Succeed/USDF FEI-Level Trainers’ Conference will feature Olympian, Steffen Peters, and USEF National Young Dressage Horse Coach, Scott Hassler.

The conference will be held January 21-22, 2013, at Mary Anne McPhail’s High Meadow Farm in Loxahatchee, FL. During this year’s conference, Peters and

Scott Hassler will be presenting at the conference alongside Steffen Peters.

Hassler will engage qualified attendees in a peer-to-peer format focused on identifying each horse’s strengths and weaknesses and improving attendees’ problem-solving skills, allowing them to make better training decisions.

Peters will be hands-on with FEI-level horses, spending time in the saddle as he demonstrates and conveys his training techniques aimed at achieving a direct improvement in each horse’s performance. Peters and Hassler will also engage selected participants in Steffen Peters will be demonstrating his thought-provoking training scenarios as training techniques to horses and riders. they ride. been used to successfully develop horses Steffen Peters is known for his correct of all ages through the Grand Prix Level. and sympathetic approach. In addition to He also helped achieve the best U.S. his training credentials, Peters has a highresult to date at the World Championships ly-decorated international competitive career. He recently made history in having for Young Horses, with a fourth place finish in 2005. the number one and number two horses For more information on the Succeed/ for the 2012 U.S. Olympic team.

USDF FEI-Level Trainers’ Conference, Scott Hassler is an internationallyplease contact the USDF office at respected and accomplished trainer and trainersconference@usdf.org or call at educator. His straightforward and simple 859-971-2277. training and coaching techniques have

PHOTOS: (TOP LEFT) COURTESY OF SCOTT HASSLER; (TOP RIGHT) JENNIFER MUNSON PHOTOGRAPHY; (BOTTOM) COURTESY OF JRPR

BEATING THE ODDS

STEPPING DOWN

The equestrian world celebrated its heroes at a glittering gala evening in Istanbul, Turkey. HRH Princess Haya, President of the Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI), congratulated the winners of the 2012 FEI Awards. Courtney King-Dye took home the Against All Odds Award.

Courtney advocates educating equestrians on the benefits of wearing helmets through the Riders4Helmets campaign, which she teamed up with after suffering from a debilitating head injury.

Although she is still undergoing rehabilitation therapy, Courtney qualified for the 2012 U.S. Paralympic Team Selection Trials for London. She now aims to qualify for the 2014 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games™.

Debbie Carr-Kirk recently announced that after 22 years, she will be stepping down from working on the NEDA Fall Festival. This past year, she worked as the volunteer coordinator—certainly no small undertaking! She will still be involved with NEDA through the end of 2013, fulfilling her roll as membership coordinator.

POST COMPETES The Post University Dressage Team traveled to Mount Holyoke College for a two-day show on November 3-4, 2012, to come home with some solid individual scores. On day one, Team Captain Alyssa Segala, from Prospect, CT, competed in First Level to score a 65.7% and earn her a fourth place ribbon.

Kelsey Stinneford of Wayne,

65.6%, placing her in third, and ME, rode at Upper Training Draper scored a 62.7% to take Level with a score of 66.8% to eighth. Moreno finished the take third place, while Michelle weekend with a 65.0% to leave Rogowski of Goshen, NY, rode with seventh place. at Lower Training, scoring 57.9% to put her in sixth. Rachel Draper of Preston, CT, also in Lower Training Level, scored a 56.7%. In Introductory Level, Natalie Moreno scored a 56.3% to take home eighth place.

On the second day at Mount Holyoke, Segala scored a 66.5% to take fifth, while Wysteria (Rousseau x Waldora) received Stinneford scored a premium rating from the Oldenburg Verband at just a few months old. She a 63.4% to claim is bred and owned by Bethany Peslar eighth. Rogowski of Everglades Dressage. earned a strong January 2013

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region 9 Dressage championships Showcase Local Talent By lindsay Mccall, photos By susan J. stickle

of Dayton, Oh; Dolly hannon, useF “s”, from arvada, cO; and Janine malone, useF “r”, from Zebulon, nc.

One of the top open riders at the region 9 championships was claire Darnell. she rode multiple horses at the show but had her greatest successes on calimar, a 10-year-old Oldenburg gelding, and Flintstone, a nine-year-old Intermediare II Open Champions Claire Darnell and Calimar.

Oldenburg gelding. calimar won the Junior Team Test on Wandango 12 with GaiG/usDF intermediare ii Open a score of 63.446%. she also earned her championship with 66.316% and was usDF rider achievement silver medal at third in the Fei extreme Freestyle with the show.

67.312%. Flintstone was the amateur rider elizabeth “Bit” GaiG/usDF Third Level Fingerhut topped her division, earning Open reserve champion with 68.462% and the GaiG/ the GaiG/usDF First Level adult usDF Third Level Freestyle amateur championship on Vanessa mae with a score of 69.677%. in the First Level champion with a score championship class, Fingerhut had a of 73.917%. “fabulous, relaxed” ride but ended up tied among the region 9 with another rider. But, Fingerhut and junior dressage riders, Vanessa mae had higher collective marks anna campbell made for the win.

2012 a year to remember.

The region 9 championships were also campbell, of Wylie, TX, an opportunity to celebrate the region’s was a member of the firstrider accomplishments throughout the ever bronze medal winning region 9 Junior rider Team 2012 competition year. Over 65 usDF at the 2012 north american rider achievement medals were earned and three new century club members Junior/Young rider were named in 2012. The highest region championships (naJYrc).

9 honor went to para-equestrian Jonathan Over the november chamWentz, the useF Para-equestrian 2012 pionship weekend, she reserve champion and fourth placed showed horses mai and individual Paralympian in London.

Wandango 12, winning Jonathan was the highest placed united multiple accolades. states equestrian athlete at the London campbell was the GaiG/ usDF champion of Prix st. 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

For more information, visit houstonGeorges Jr/Yr on mai with Anna Campbell and Wandango 12 were reserve champions dressagesociety.org, or for full results, 65.78% and reserve chamin the Junior Team Test. visit showsecretary.com. pion of the GaiG/usDF

The GreaT american insurance Group/united states Dressage Federation (GaiG/usDF) region 9 Dressage championships brought forward the highest caliber of riders november 1-4, 2012. The houston Dressage society proudly hosted the competitors at the Great southwest equestrian center in Katy, TX. in addition to the championship presentations, multiple riders were recognized for their accomplishments in the 2011-2012 season. Para-equestrian Jonathan Wentz, who passed away at the end of september, was also recognized for his achievements during the year and his outstanding performance at the 2012 London Paralympics. eight dressage judges were on hand to score the competition including: Janet Foy, useF “s”, Fei “4*”, from colorado springs, cO; Lorraine mcDonald, useF “s”, Fei “4*”, from caledon, On, canada; Lilo Fore, useF “s”, Fei “4*”, of santa rosa, ca; Bill solyntjes, useF “s”, from hamel, mn; mike Osinski, useF “s”, from Lacey, Wa; sue mandas, useF “s”,

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Flatlanders Dressage & Combined Training association Plans for a Fabulous New Year Submitted by laurie leyerle

This pasT year has been a challenging one for Flatlanders. as a result of circumstances beyond our control, our schooling show was canceled due to low rider turnout, camp was canceled for the same reason, and we also had to cancel our last clinic! i know there were probably lots of reasons that people couldn’t make it—time restrictions, family and other obligations, and weather for those of us who are not blessed with an indoor arena! We also have to wonder if the economy and cost of gas had a lot to do with the low turnout. i know it has hit my family hard!

We’re hoping things will improve for the upcoming year! even with the cancellation of a few

events, Flatlanders Dressage & Combined Training association (FDCTa) had a good year with lots of fun at the meetings, a good spring clinic with Jane Kelly, three wonderful fun shows, and a great Christmas party with lots of gift stealing. We also had our annual year-end banquet, held at The inn at Ohio northern University, which, true to form, was lots of fun—with great food and awards, and a great time visiting with all the membership.

2013 will be upon us soon, and FDCTa plans on hosting another schooling show, FDCTa member camp, a couple of clinics (or more), and of course, our fun show series. as the year progresses, more infor-

mation will be available about all of these upcoming events. Check the website for updates regularly. Our schooling show is a good opportunity to get your horses out to a real competition experience without the cost of a recognized event. The schooling show is open to anyone that wishes to enter.

The fun shows are a little more of a laid-back experience, but they still give members a chance to get their horses out to a new place, ride a test or two, up to four, in a regulation arena, and receive feedback from our judge. These are not scheduled rides, but we ride in groups of two to four (depending on number of people attending) of similar level, alternating time in the arena. There is always time at the end of your test to talk to the judge about it for a few minutes.

Camp is a four-day, all-inclusive experience where we get daily lessons and fun activities. We have lunch together, watch each other ride (or get tortured, depending on how you look at it), and help each other if needed.

Clinics are usually one-day functions

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patterns, she loosened up and became much softer in my hands. The lighter and softer she got, the more she began to engage her haunches and track up. I also tried swordplay for the first time with her, and to my amazement, she really seemed to enjoy it—we ended up getting the sword through the ring!

I really think this experience was not only beneficial for me, but for my mare as well.”

- Dana and Desi

On nOvember 11, a grOup Of classical riding enthusiasts gathered near richmond, va, for a wonderful afternoon of fun, camaraderie, and shared learning. four horses and riders, cheered by on-the-ground participants, practiced movements and patterns from the Classical Schooling and mounted maneuvers sections of the baroque equestrian games. everyone joined in discussion between the rides, offering encouragement and helpful tips. The highlight was when we “took up our swords” and had a go at the “fleurde-Lis” targets and “pierce the ring” challenge. We had a wonderful time, our horses improved, and we’re looking forward to our next “baroque blast!”

Here’s the feedback from a few of the folks: “Several Baroque Equestrian Games Institute (BEGI) members got together for a play day and kindly invited me to join them. I’m so glad I did, as I learned

so much about encouraging softness in the bridle, and how the patterns help the horse to better balance. I joined BEGI and brought home a booklet of patterns to practice with. There are ones for all levels, and since I’m riding alone, it is good to have patterns that I can drop back to in order to find relaxation and focus. Your group is so friendly and passionate about riding. Just being with you and receiving ideas has inspired me. You all had a great time and also were improving yourselves and your horses at the same time. I hope to be able to join you with my horse when you get together again. Thanks again for everything.”

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“I had such a wonderful time at the Baroque Blast Play Day. In the beginning, my green mare came out a little stiff, but as I worked her through some square turns and later through the

We invite you to join us on this exciting new journey back to the historical foundations of classical horsemanship. for information on upcoming events, visit baroquegames.com.

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whatever the clinician thinks needs to be worked on, or just ride tests. I know I am looking forward to all of these activities, and I’m hoping 2013 will provide us with the opportunity to follow through with all the plans!

Our meetings, as always, are the first Tuesday of each month. The membership

form can be found on the website, and new members are always welcome. even if you aren’t a member, come to a meeting and find out what flatlanders is all about! There is always a good program at the meeting, lots of good food, and lots of good friends. Hope to see you there.

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where you have 45 minutes to one hour to spend with the clinician in whatever way you choose. You can have a lesson the whole time, ride a test then work on

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World dressage masters Returns to Palm Beach County

By Sue Weakley, photo By SuSan J. Stickle

The exciTemenT is building for dressage fans and aficionados worldwide as the countdown begins for the must-see event in 2013—the World dressage masters Palm beach. The internationally acclaimed World dressage masters cdi5* Palm beach will return to the Jim brandon equestrian center, January 23-27, 2013, during the Wellington classic sunshine challenge cdi3*.

World dressage masters (Wdm), presented by Axel Johnson group, is an elite competition series at the highest international level, featuring the world’s leading dressage shows and riders, and offering an unprecedented over $550,000 in prize money. The Wdm Palm beach, produced by Wellington classic dressage, is one of only four five-star shows held worldwide and the only one to be held on u.s. soil.

The World dressage masters Palm beach drew nearly 10,000 spectators

and competitors throughout the four-day show in 2012, and it set records for attendance in north American dressage.

The 2012 event featured the only appearance in north America for two of great britain’s olympic gold medal team members: charlotte dujardin, and her coach and fellow teammate, carl hester. it also showcased the individual olympic gold medal grand Prix freestyle pair of charlotte Steffen Peters won the 2012 WDM Palm Beach Exquis Grand Prix Freestyle. dujardin and Valegro to the north American audience. noreen o’sullivan, show manager and sage event of the season in Palm beach county, and it’s certainly a coup that we managing partner for Wellington classic can again host such a prestigious event dressage, is thrilled to be hosting the and showcase Wellington and Palm event once again. “We are looking beach to the world.” forward to welcoming top riders, both To learn more about World dressage from north America and abroad, to the masters, log onto worlddressagemas2013 World dressage masters cdi5*,” ters.com. she said. “it will be the premier dres-

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[LEFT] Robin Groves [RIGHT] and Lisa Singer have both been named to the 2013 USEF Driver Training Long List.

Beth Podhajecki of the Litchfield Hills Driving Club reports their newly elected officers. Russ Murdock of Spindlebrook Farm in Litchfield, CT, will now head the association as president.

He replaces Richard Mangino of Twin Willows Farm in Cheshire, CT. At the time of the change of governance, Richard was awarded a plaque of recognition to honor his diligent leadership throughout the past 15 years. His wife, Nancy, was presented with a bouquet of flowers as a token of appreciation for her commitment to her job as “first lady” and for her role as the unofficial club photographer. Beth was re-elected to her position as program director; Josephine Barker and Ann Raynor will be returning to their roles as secretary and treasurer, respectively.

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first place in the Intermediate Single Pony competition at the Katydid Combined Driving Event (CDE) held in Windsor, SC. This was the German Riding Pony’s first time competing in the division, and he did quite well with Shelly Temple in the driver’s seat.

WINNER TAKES ALL Suzy Stafford was also successful at the Katydid CDE, taking home the Overall Advanced Championship with her new partner TTE Tea Time, owned by Wendy O’Brien of Trout Walk Farm. To read the full results from Katydid, visit page 115.

LONG LISTED The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) recently released the 2013 USEF Driver Training Long List, which is drawn up by the organization based on the driver, and his or her horse or pony’s achievements. They must earn a total of 175 penalties or less for

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Singles and Pairs, and 200 penalties or less for Four-inHand in a national competition at the Advanced Level in the U.S., a European CAI, or a national European competition that has been approved by the Driving High Performance Committee. These drivers are eligible for USEF Training Programs and for consideration to compete abroad.

Congrats to the following local drivers who have been named to the list: James Fairclough of Newton, NJ; Allison Stroud of West Grove, PA; Alan Aulson of Georgetown, MA; Pat Hastings of Hartland, VT; Donna Crookston of Saltsburg, PA; Robin Foster of Bridgehampton, NY; G. Wilson and Robin Groves of Brownsville, VT; Robert Koopman of Northbridge, MA; Cheryl Pratt Rivers of Stockbridge, VT; Sara Schmitt of Ringoes, NJ; Lisa Singer of Chadds Ford, PA; Vivian Creigh of Springfield, VT; Scott Monroe of Sharon, CT; Mary

Mott-Kocsis of Baptistown, NJ; and Magie Sullivan of Guilford, CT.

CONDOLENCES The driving community mourns the loss of Eugene E. Kennedy.

The son of Roy and Edna (Pope) Kennedy, Eugene established Kennedy Pony Farm alongside his father and went on to succeed as a trainer, breeder, and showman of Hackney, Shetland, and Welsh ponies.

During his life, he served as President of the American Hackney Horse Society and Mid-West Hackney Association, was a member of the American Horse Shows Association, the United Professional Horseman’s Association, the American Shetland Pony Club, the Illinois Horse and Pony Breeders and Exhibitors’ Association, and was a charter member of the Land of Lincoln Purebred Livestock Breeders Association.

Our sincere condolences go out to his family.

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driving Shelly Temple and Hemmingway took top honors in the Intermediate division in Single Ponies.

Katydid CDE

Celebrates 10th Anniversary

BY BILL ALLEN

THE KATYDID COMBINED DRIVING Event (CDE) celebrated its 10th anniversary in style, with another first-class event and beautiful weather. The competition, run at Katrina Becker’s Katydid Farm in Windsor, SC, has been coordinated by Katrina’s daughter-in-law, Jennifer Matheson, since its inception in 2003. Each year the show gets larger and it is now one of the top CDEs in the country, drawing competitors in all divisions from across the East Coast. It is the only CDE in South Carolina recognized by the American Driving Society.

The event managed to accommodate horse and pony drivers from Advanced to Training levels, while remaining highly competitive, yet still inviting enough for first-time drivers. The competition again participated in the Carolina Challenge, which offers special awards for the driver in each division

with the best combined score for this CDE and the Pine Tree CDE, held two weeks earlier in Southern Pines, NC. The Katydid event also offered its signature Tandem Challenge, a special class for drivers brave and skilled enough to put one equine in front of the other for all three phases.

This year saw spirited competition at all levels. In FEI Single Pony, former World Champion Suzy Stafford of Bear, DE, and a new pony dueled with famed trainer and competitor Muffy Seaton from Williston, SC. Suzy’s spectacular dressage test was the talk of the show with the best score in any of the upper divisions. As usual, she was quick in the hazards as well—although Muffy edged her out in cones, Suzy finished in the lead overall. In the FEI Pair Pony class, Wendy O’Brien of Aiken, SC, came off her recent win of the U.S. championship

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Lisa Stroud claimed the Tandem Challenge Intermediate class.

in fine form, with an excellent dressage test, again earning the blue ribbon.

In the Intermediate division, the most hotly contested race was between two single ponies. Shelly Temple of Windsor, SC, drove Irene Gillis’ new German Riding Pony to a top rating in dressage and they never looked back in marathon and cones to easily win the class.

The largest class was Preliminary Single Pony, with 13 drivers. Experienced whip Cheryl Pratt Rivers of Vermont posted the best dressage score and was near the top in the marathon. Only about one point separated her from Charlotte Trentelman of Florida, but both had one ball down in cones to give Cheryl the win. In Preliminary Single Horse, Daphne White of Colorado, driving Marcie Quist’s Hackney, easily bested eight challengers.

The Tandem Challenge was an allpony affair. Top four-in-hand driver Lisa Stroud of Pennsylvania showed everyone how it was done with a stunning set of white ponies in the Intermediate class. In Preliminary, Sally Cheatham of Georgia overcame a deficit in dressage to win the day with a strong marathon run. The Carolina Challenge winners included Marcie Quist of North Carolina, Dana Diemer of North Carolina, Meghan Benge of South Carolina, Paul Grippa of North Carolina, Amber Evansen of South Carolina, and Diane Ameter of North Carolina.

For more information on the event, visit katydidfarm.com.

Sally Cheatham drove her Dartmoor cross ponies in tandem to win the Preliminary division.

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New england Region/ Carriage association of america Prepares for Learning Weekend Submitted by Carol van SChaik

New eNglaNd RegioN/CaRRiage association of american (NeR/Caa) and the Carriage association of america (Caa) are looking forward to their learning weekend and annual Meeting, which will be held Friday to Sunday, February 1-3, 2013.

The schedule for Friday, February 1 will include a Caa Board of directors’ meeting at the edith Macy Center at 10:00 a.m.; Caa directors’ lunch at the Center at 12:00 p.m.; a visit to the stable and carriage house of Martha Stewart and check-in at edith Macy Conference Center in Briarcliff Manor, NY, between

2:00–4:00 p.m.; and dinner on your own or with friends at 7:00 p.m.

Saturday’s agenda will include a NeR/ Caa Board of directors’ breakfast at the center at 7:00 a.m.; breakfast at the Center at 7:30 a.m.; attendees will pick up registration packets at 8:30 a.m.; Paul Bennett will present “on Becoming a Professional Coachman” at 9:00 a.m.; followed by Jerry Trapani on “Coaching around New York City 1880-1912” at 10:00 a.m.; and at 11:00 a.m., Paul Martin will present “42 Years of Carriage auctioneering and great discoveries.” at 12:00 p.m., there will be lunch at the

Center; buses will pick up passengers for a trip to Kykuit, Hudson Pines, and lyndhurst at 1:00 p.m. and will return at 5:00 p.m. There will be a silent auction, social hour, and a book signing by ann Rockefeller Roberts at 6:00 p.m.; and dinner at the Center followed by John greenall on “adventures and Misadventures in Carriage driving,” starting at 7:30 p.m. and finally, on Sunday, there will be breakfast at the Center at 7:30 a.m.; a carpool to Sleepy Hollow Country Club/”woodlea” Stables at 9:00 a.m.; Tom Burgess will present “Modern Marvels: New advancements in Veterinary Medicine” at 11:45 a.m.; with a Caa annual members’ meeting at 12:35 p.m.; lunch at the Center at 1:15 p.m.; and there will be a New england Region/Caa annual members’ meeting over dessert at 2:00 p.m.

For more information, please contact Carol van Schaik at 802-226-7364 or carolvanschaik@hotmail.com.

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Submitted by mug tomany, photo by mug tomany

MeMBeRS oF THe RHode iSlaNd driving Club and The Massachusetts Carriage and driving Society had their last event as separate entities on october 27 at Sunset View Campgrounds in Monson, Ma. This has been an annual event for the two clubs. our thanks go out once again to Carol Carpenter and dave Chamberlain, who decorated the campground for a Halloween Poker drive and cones course. Many drivers came in costume to enjoy the day. The winner of the costume contest was debbie Chieppa, from Plainfield, CT. She turned her four-wheel marathon carriage into a covered wagon and dressed as a cowboy. Carol opened her home for a wonderful potluck lunch followed by a short business meeting. The process for merging the two clubs was discussed and a nominating committee was 116 equine

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chosen. elsie Rodney, Peter VonHalem, and Mug Tomany will be coming up with a slate of officers who will be voted on at the January 5 meeting.

That meeting will take place at ADS Northeast Regional Representative Gina Handy, Cat Luce, Mug Tomany, and Anastacia Luce volunteerthe home of Janice and Charles ing at Equine Affaire.

Meszoely in Mansfield, Ma, at 6:00 p.m., followed by a potluck clinic we had with her this past July. and a dutch auction. our club supplied the equipment and Southern New england Carriage volunteers. adrienne St. Cyr drove her driving association (SNedCa) had pair of Hackney/Clydesdales, Flora and a busy weekend at equine affaire Jester; gail dickensen drove her Fjord, helping out at the american driving Mojo; leona anastasi drove Magic, a Society booth. it is always fun to meet welsh Cob; and Mug Tomany drove her up with members from other driving Morgan, l&a Knapp’s Bold ace. They clubs and to meet new people who are drove a dressage test, a cones course, interested in driving. Club members and a hazard. as we drove the courses, also participated in lisa Singer’s clinics lisa explained the different levels of on “How to Start a driving Horse,” combined driving and how they are and “what is Combined driving?” lisa judged. a good time was had by all. approached us on this project after the

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Colonial Carriage & Driving Society

Members Stay Busy Enjoying Friends and Horses SUBMITTED BY KAY KONOVE

THE 21ST ANNUAL LENOX TUB Parade was staged on September 15 at a new location, Shakespeare & Co., and included a cones course after the parade, making it a modified Traditional Day of Driving. Sixteen entries enjoyed perfect fall weather as they joined the community in honoring charter club member Ralph Rotondo (also known as the “Farrier to the Berkshires”) as Grand Marshall. People lined the streets and the grounds at Shakespeare & Co. to view the carriages and cheer for the turnouts doing the cones course. The club thanks Dr. Carole Owens, who was the announcer; Marc Johnson and Rikke Borge, who were the judges; Maureen Gamelli who was the parade coordinator; and all the many volunteers and sponsors for making the event possible.

The new format and location were very popular, and the tradition will continue on September 14, 2013. Special thanks to Tjasa Sprague for hosting the event at Undermountain Farm in Lenox for 20 years!

Although it’s not an official club event, The Berkshire Coaching Weekend was staffed by volunteers from Colonial Carriage. Eleven coaches participated in the event held on October 6-8, visiting Shakespeare & Co., the Norman Rockwell Museum, and The Mount— Edith Wharton’s Estate & Gardens.

Volunteers provided traffic control along the routes and served box lunches to the grooms as well as assisted with the needs of the coachmen and their guests.

Many thanks to all those who made things run very smoothly! Harvey and Mary Stokes Waller hosted the event at Orleton Farm in Stockbridge, MA, and everyone enjoyed the festivities.

The next Berkshire Coaching Weekend will be in 2014. This year’s drive was captured in beautiful photographs in the 2013 calendar. Please go to berkshirecoachingweekend.com to order one.

The monthly meeting held at Orleton Farm on October 24 featured Mackenzie Fitzpatrick from Blue Seal. Her presentation about equine nutrition featured a “gut bucket” to explain the digestive

system. Everyone in attendance said the talk was very informative.

Cones and Scones, an informal day of driving at Orleton Farm for club members, took place on October 27.

Ten whips, along with their friends, had fun driving through the cones course set up by Harvey, attempting the obstacles, and going through the trails in the woods—including the water crossing. Linda Vasas ground drove her Percheron, Zeus, around the farm, and Diane Bozyczko celebrated her birthday with a first-ever drive with Henry, her very small equine (VSE)! Everyone was finished by 2:00 p.m., and then gathered in the Coach Barn for tea, cider, cookies, and scones. The Halloween decorations were still in the barn from the meeting a few days before, so the feeling was quite festive. Marilee Wagner, Carl Dudash, and Chris Metzger helped out during the day. It was a unique experience to drive at will—everyone was very friendly and cooperative—on this lovely property.

Thank you, Harvey and Mary, for sharing your home with us!

Colonial Carriage and Driving Society (CCDS) had a presence at Equine Affaire in November, whether members were staffing a breed or organization’s booth (thank you, Gina Handy and all those folks encouraging current and prospective drivers at the American Driving Society booth), shopping,

or taking part in sessions. Kay Konove and Carol Terry had fun with Sonya on the cones and barrel course during the Fjord breed demo. Team Sonya also included Marilee Wagner, Diane Bozyczko, Hilary Harty, and warm-up driver, Ron Konove.

While club members attended Equine Affaire, Harvey and Mary Stokes Waller took their show on the road to the Winter Fair in Toronto. With the Old Times coach and four-in-hand, they won the Pleasure class, placed second in the Appointments class and captured a first and second in performance classes.

Congratulations to the Wallers and the crew from Orleton Farm.

Membership renewals are due now for 2013. Don’t miss a single exciting meeting or event! Contact Kay Konove at kkfjords3@gmail.com or call 413-298-3810.

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Wishes its Members a Happy New Year Submitted by Roger Higgins Jr.

It’s the beginning of another year of driving and events for the Black Swamp Driving Club (BSDC). It’s hard to believe that 2012 has gone by and a new year has started already. We do have some dates confirmed for 2013. Here is a list that we have so far: On January 13, BSDC will have a meeting at the Good Hope Lutheran Church in Arlington, OH, from 2:004:00 p.m. January 25-27 will see the Second Annual Sleigh Festival. Please refer to sleighfestival.com for details on this event. On February 10, there will be a BSDC meeting at the Good Hope Lutheran Church in Arlington, OH, from 2:00-4:00 p.m. February 17 will be the information booth at the Findlay Swap Meeting at the Findlay College Equine Center. And on March 10, BSDC will host a meeting at the Good Hope Lutheran Church in Arlington, OH, from 2:00-4:00 p.m.

The April meeting is pending the decision of a safety clinic and will be announced. We do have an event scheduled for May as well. The event is in McCutchinsville, OH, and will be hosted by the Emmons family. I will add the date and details when I get the information. This will be a truly unique event.

Please watch the BSDC newsletter for updates. Sometimes an event may

change or be cancelled and I will not have enough time to make the correction in the magazine, so check the newsletter.

You might even get a phone call if things change at the last minute.

As you can see, we have several things happening already. This would be a great time to start thinking about hosting a drive or an event for 2013. If you would like to inquire about what is involved, please contact us. We can help provide the information you need.

It’s also a good time to check your equipment for any repairs or cleaning that may be needed. Safety is the main concern and is so important for a successful year of driving.

We do have a new slate of names for the board of directors. The new board members are John Heffernan, Julie Emmons, and Roger Murray.

Congratulations! The returning board members are Molly Owen, Roger Higgins Jr., Angie Hohenbrink, and Mark Newman. The new officers have not been assigned yet, but once we have a decision I will publish the list of officers and the contact number for each of them.

We would like to thank the outgoing members of the board; they are Mary Elliott, Kim Mack, and Jackie Minges.

Thanks ladies for a job well done!

The annual banquet was held on

November 11, 2012 at the Royal Buffet in Findlay, OH. We voted in the new board members stated above, had a white elephant exchange, and held an auction, with proceeds going to expenses in the upcoming year. Many thanks to Mary Elliott, who was the auctioneer, and to Gary Gillfillan, who helped assist Mary in getting our money! Thanks to all who donated to the auction. It’s the main source of funding for the current year.

Thanks to Ann Bell who gave her time in getting the calendars for the club. We appreciate her efforts in doing this for us.

In other news, Angie Hohenbrink will have her lending library at the winter meetings. She has an awesome collection of books that she graciously shares with the club, for which we thank her. If there is a special book you need, you can call her at 419-274-1122 and she will be glad to bring it to the meetings or a drive.

If anyone would like to send information or pictures to me for a future article, please do so. The pictures must be at least 6'' x 4'' at 300 DPI to be included.

Please refer to the website on how to make sure your photos meet those standards. You can send any article information to higgy122@msn.com, or call me at 740-251-7193.

We look forward to seeing everyone at the upcoming meetings. As always, there is an open invitation to join us. If you are interested in the BSDC you are welcome to come and check us out and see what the club is all about. Please remember to bring your “goodies” for the potluck after the meetings. We have some great cooks!

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Western Reserve Carriage Association Visits Woodlyn Coach Submitted by Mary Thomas

Several dozen Western Reserve Carriage Association (WRCA) members converged on Woodlyn Coach in Mt. Hope, OH, for a Veterans’ Day wine and cheese reception. Hosted by owner Ivan Burkholder, and assisted by Fannie Miller, the event presented opportunities to learn about carriage restoration.

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Following lunch, Wayne Troyer demonstrated carriage striping techniques. Working on a Studebaker Concorde Road Wagon, Troyer showed how he double-striped the inside of a front wheel freehand. He answered questions as he worked, mixing paint on his magazine page palette before

applying the even, perfect stripe on the wheel.

Troyer began his career as a furniture decorator, learning his craft from an older man. Branching out into sign painting presented another step toward carriage decoration. When Burkholder began restoring carriages more than 30 years ago, Troyer found his niche and has become a highly-respected craftsman, working not only at Woodlyn Coach, but also at several other locations in the U.S. and Canada.

Unfortunately, Troyer does not have an apprentice working with him now, since he figures it takes about 10 years

driving to become competent in carriage decoration. Each vehicle presents different challenges and requires a background of knowledge gained from experience working with a number of carriages.

Squirrel-hair brushes made by a company in business since the 1800s are Troyer’s choice, along with enamel made for lettering signs. The brushes can hold a lot of paint, enough to put a stripe halfway around a wheel. About 12 hours is required to completely stripe a carriage. The Studebaker he was working on needed to be striped and have a hand painted logo as well.

Troyer still does sign painting and had three examples of his work on display.

He mentioned that all three were new, only looking antique. He often makes antique signs for commercial wagons or for museums.

Members who could pull themselves away from the striping session toured Woodlyn Coach’s beautiful collection of carriages and sleighs, asking Burkholder about restoration issues and various carriage parts.

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planned for Zoar Village. The tentative date is May 12, and Chairperson Nancy Roemer, along with Cathy Franks, Deb Svoboda, and Mary Thomas, will finalize details.

Ann Petersen announced that a national Living History group will hold its convention in Akron and will be doing a Living History Day at Lake Farm Park on June 16. Horsedrawn turnouts, along with antique vehicles for a static drive, will be needed for the day. WRCA members will be asked to participate.

Congratulations are in order for Margaret Shenker, who brought home the Best Marathon award from the Katydid Combined Driving Event (CDE) in Windsor, SC. Bob Burrows took first in Preliminary Pair Horses, while Stacey Giere drove to fourth in Preliminary Single Horse and second in Training Pony Pairs.

Coming up in January is the WRCA Organizational Meeting on the 20th.

Check wrcarriage.com for details.

January 12 is the Ohio Arena Driving Trial (ADT) at Windy Knoll Farm in Sullivan, OH. Email Susan Burrows at sburrows@ohiocde.com for more information. The Maumee Bay Sleigh Rally,

held at Vail Meadows and Maumee Bay State Park (near Toledo, OH), is scheduled for January 25-27, snow or no snow. Check their schedule at sleighfestival.com.

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Shares the Value of Belonging to a Driving Club Submitted by rev. Glenn van oort, photo by eileen van oort

What can your club do for you? as a beginning driver, I have found extraordinary value in belonging to a driving club. articles in magazines and resources from the american driving Society are helpful also, but it is through local clubs that I have gained the most in becoming proficient in the sport of carriage driving. the two clubs to which I belong are Saratoga driving association (Sda), which centers around albany, ny, and colonial carriage and driving Society (ccdS), which centers around Stockbridge, Ma. While Saratoga driving association is my home club, joint membership enables participation in both. for many of their events and activities, you don’t have to be a member, but belonging brings other benefits, such as networking with local club members.

I am an amateur driver on a limited budget. My horses are rescue animals and are home-schooled. My equipment is used, but safe. Much of it has been acquired through club members and classified ads on club websites or in their newsletters. also, ebay® has been helpful. club members and events have enabled me to enjoy the sport and become a competent competitor. not having space at home, beyond a long 120 equine

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driveway and public roads to school my horses, fellow club members who live nearby freely offer facilities to use for schooling dressage tests and cones courses. the local clubs offer clinics with nationally-known drivers, such as Scott Monroe, robin Groves, Jeff Morse, and larry Poulin, to name a few. for a modest fee, private lessons are available, and auditing the clinics is often free, although sometimes there is a small charge.

I enjoy the occasional victory over the professionals with my rescue Morgan, thrift store outfits, and secondhand cart and harness. that is possible largely because those professionals have told me how to get the blue ribbon.

Volunteering at club show sites for cleanup days, trail development for cross-country courses, sprucing up obstacles or setting up the dressage ring, encourages the camaraderie that is a primary characteristic of the sport.

I have been a part of many different sub-groups during my years. none has equaled the friendship and the offering of assistance like the driving community. When we found ourselves temporarily without a home, club members, without hesitation, volunteered housing and stabling. When we

were in the midst of remodeling a house we found, the club president brought by a three-day size kettle of stew. I suspect that the risk one puts to life and limb every time you sit behind an equine may have something to do with the value placed upon mutual support.

Each of the clubs also has information days when a day-long seminar of expert speakers and presenters offers information from their horsemanship experiences. Saratoga driving association’s Midwinter conference, held for the past few years in niskayuna, ny, is always a wealth of resources through speakers, handouts, and conversation, with up to 90 fellow drivers from the region. colonial carriage and driving Society also offers a single, daylong spring seminar. colonial carriage’s membership meetings often include a speaker or presentation on some aspect of driving or horsemanship. check the club websites for details. Saratoga driving association’s Midwinter conference this year will be held on february 16, 2013. both clubs offer competitions.

Saratoga driving usually offers a pleasure show and a horse driving trial, while colonial carriage offers a pleasure show that has grown to be a three-day event, a sleigh rally, the tub Parade, and a fun day. check each club’s website for exact dates and times. recreational drives are offered as well. My horse and I both like going down the road through peaceful county lanes, and people come out of their homes to see the club members drive by. Invisible dog fences have helped greatly in keeping local dogs in their yards and not under our horses’ feet. after years of benefiting from club activities, I was elected to serve on the Saratoga driving association board of directors. My six years there opened my eyes to the energy and effort required to keep a club moving forward. the officers and board members are dedicated to keeping the organization on track and my email box full. do you want to enter the sport of carriage driving or improve your skills?

Join a local club and avail yourself of its resources. did I mention the parties? both clubs are as adept at sponsoring parties as they are at encouraging the discipline of carriage driving.

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BY JENNIFER ROBERTS

Western news the membership down that elected me. I was elected by the membership, not by a handful of area directors, and I was doing the best I could do to represent the membership,” Rutherford said. “Given the decisions by the board, I morally cannot continue to serve the membership, and be effective.”

Sports Foundation’s (RHSF) 4R Performance Horses Hometown Heroes Slide & Freestyle Reining during the 2012 NRHA Futurity & Adequan® North American Affiliate Championship (NAAC).

Hometown heroes from local police and fire stations also rode, all to benefit the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum.

LEAVING A LEGACY

THE JUDSON COLLEGE WESTERN TEAM TOOK part in the Berry College home show in Rome, GA, on October 20-21.

We just received the wonderful news that the University of Connecticut Student Government just funded the UConn Western Riding Team with over $2,000! Their horses will look fabulous sporting new show bridles, show saddle pads, and show bits. The riders were even able to get some items for themselves. The team sends their thanks to everyone on the executive board for making this happen!

NEW ARRIVAL Marie Vaughn of Basom, NY, is proud to announce the birth of her daughter, Claire Alexis, who was born on September 26, 2012 at 8:12 am. She weighed in at 8 lbs., 7 oz. and was 20.5 inches long. Claire will definately grow up loving horses!

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great accomplishment by becoming a National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) Four Million Dollar Sire. The 13-yearold palomino is the youngest stallion to reach this milestone by a margin of six years with a total of $4,028,000 earned by his progeny. He has joined the ranks of Hollywood Dun It, Topsail Whiz, and Smart Chic Olena.

MERRILL JOINS MOORE Legendary Hall of Fame horseman Frank Merrill has joined Bob Moore Farms as Manager of Bob Moore Farms Group. Merrill took over farm group operations November 1, 2012. Merrill has bred, owned and raised champion American Quarter Horses that have won honors in racing, cutting, reining, reined cowhorse, roping, halter, and other events, including two AQHA Hall of Fame horses.

LOSS OF A LEGEND The horse world lost a great innovator, ambassador, and leader in equestrian sport with the passing of Don Burt on November 25, 2012. Known for

HAT TRICK! Huge congratulations go out to Casey Hicks of Claremore, OK. Casey dominated at the APHA World Show, taking home the World Champion Senior Tie Down Roping, World Champion Senior Heading, and World Champion Senior Heeling titles.

RESIGNED It has been confirmed that Jim Ware has resigned from Western Bloodstock, the company that manages the National Cutting Horse Association sales.

No other details were available at press time.

STEPPING DOWN National Cutting Horse Association Vice President Mike Rutherford Jr. resigned November 14, announcing he will not serve as the association president in two years.

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RIDING FOR GOOD German seven-time Formula One™ Racing World Champion Michael Schumacher made an appearance in Oklahoma City, OK, for the Reining Horse

The equestrian world has lost one of its leading lights with the passing of horseman, Don Burt. He was 82 years old.

PHOTOS: (TOP) MICHAEL BROOKS; (BOTTOM) GEOFF BUGBEE/USEF

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With the sad passing of Jacs Electric Spark in June of 2012, his legend lives on as he is now inducted as one of the prestigious NRHA Million Dollar Sires. At the Southwest Reining Horse Association Futurity in Ardmore, OK, on October 20, 2012, Electric Jac, owned by Turnabout Farm Inc.; Shock Star Groupie, owned by Mary Sellers; Smart Sparklin Chic, owned by Carri Visser; and Electric Sparks, owned

by Kim De Windt, collectively won $10,100 to push Jacs Electric Spark’s Offspring Earnings over $1,000,000.

Owned by NRHA Professional Troy Heikes, Jacs Electric Spark was shown by Heikes during the sire’s show career to earn a total of $86,000 NRHA Lifetime Earnings.

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Connecticut Renegades Celebrate Year-End Awards Banquet with Food and Fun By allison forsyth, Photos By Jeanne lewis imaGes

The ConneCTiCuT Renegades cowboy mounted shooting club celebrated another great year with food, fun, and many awards at the annual banquet, held november 17, 2012 at the old Well Tavern in simsbury, CT. awards were given to the best dressed members of the evening, the high point cowboys and cowgirls, most improved horse and rider team, and the highest honor of all, induction into the Connecticut Renegades hall of Fame. This year’s inductee, Bruce Tolhurst of Marlborough, CT, joined members Joan davis, Roger dinsmore, Carolyn sterns, and Jennifer seymour. he has been a member of the club since its inception, has played an essential role

Bruce Tolhurst presents Allison Forsyth with the 2012 Sharp Shooter Award.

heading the effort to secure the approval of reining as the federation equestre internationale’s (fei) first western discipline, Burt served on the united states equestrian federation (usef) reining and high Performance reining committees.

Burt also served as President of the american quarter horse association (aqha) and was inducted into its hall of fame in 2004. for his decades of services to the equestrian industry, Burt was awarded the usef lifetime achievement award and the Jimmy a. williams trophy in

in its development and improvement, and has served as head range master for years. another special recognition made that evening was the eternal sorrel Bar award. This award was named in honor of its first winner, a great Quarter horse named eternal sorrel Bar, fondly known as “Turbo.” Many shooters in the club learned how to play this game by first riding this very experienced, but patient, equine. his legend continues on in recognition of other horses that have also made an outstanding contribution to the sport of cowboy mounted shooting. This year’s recipient was Box of Bullets, also known as “Blue,” a registered Paint owned by Roger and Lisa dinsmore of granby, CT. it takes a great group of people to make a club successful, and officers of the Connecticut Renegades are proud to say they found them!

The evening was also a great way for the club to thank its sponsors and members for all of the efforts and hard work put forth this year. other season highlights include bringing World Champion Cowboy Mounted shooter Kenda Lenseigne to town for a great weekend clinic, hosting this year’s northeast Regionals, and raising over $600 for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation during the benefit match in october. The club is already planning another fun-filled season for 2013.

For more information on the Connecticut Renegades, visit CTRenegades.com.

2007. he was also added to the honor roll of Distinguished officials in 2011. “[Don] has left an outstanding legacy, and his influence will be felt for years to come,” said usef ceo, John long.

REining SupREmE world-class dressage, show jumping, hunter, and polo teams will show off their newfound skills in the reining ring at the equestrian aid foundation (eaf) fundraiser, “who reins supreme?” to be held february 1, 2013, at the Jim Brandon

Joan Davis (center) presents Roger and Lisa Dinsmore with the Eternal Sorrel Bar Award in honor of their horse, Box of Bullets.

Joan Davis presents her granddaughter, Kayla, with the Limited Top Wrangler trophy.

equestrian center in west Palm Beach, fl, the evening will raise funds for eaf programs that financially assist equestrians, horsemen and equine-related professionals who are suffering from catastrophic illnesses and injuries. the competition, which will solely focus on reining, will feature two world-class riders from each discipline: dressage, show jumping, hunters, and polo. each will ride a custom-designed reining pattern created by tom and mandy mccutcheon and sarah willeman richter.

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northeast reining horse Association Holds Banquet and General Meeting

By Dawn Burnett, photos By tammy Dion

On nOvember 10, 2012, the northeast reining horse Association (nerhA) held its annual Awards banquet and General membership meeting at the holiday Inn in boxborough, mA. It was a fun-filled night with silent auctions, great food, live music, and a celebration of the club’s year-end champions. Champion and reserve riders were presented with a year-end ribbon and a custom-made buckle by Showtime Awards. there were some exciting developments discussed at the annual meeting, including the relocation of the club horse shows to the eastern States

exposition facility in West Springfield, mA. the dates for the 2013 events will be April 26-28, July 5-7, and August 22-25, tentatively. the association will also be holding a “ride-A-reiner” day in the spring with a tentative date of Saturday, march 9, 2013, in Dunstable, mA. this event is designed to give experienced riders of other disciplines the chance to come and ride a reining horse for the first time with instruction from some of the club’s trainers. this will be a fundraising event for the club, so there will be a fee for participation, but riders will get to ride for a couple of hours. this will give

Daniel Sanborn presents Rookie and Limited NERHA President Daniel Sanborn presents Non Pro Champion Christopher Hicks with his Non Pro Champion Tracey Proctor with her prizes. awards.

Novice Horse Non Pro I Reserve Champion Brenna Colleary and Daniel Sanborn pose for a photo.

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Adult Limited Non Pro Champion Tammy Phinney receives her awards from Daniel Sanborn.

participants the opportunity to try all the reining maneuvers in a clinic-type atmosphere. the goal is to get more people involved in reining, and there is no better way than giving people a chance to try it out without having to make a huge commitment. Information for this event, along with the shows, will be posted on nerha.com once the details have been finalized.

Year-end results Special awardS president’s award: Sue Belle; Most improved rider award: Janet Garrow; Youth Volunteer of the Year: Lindsay Healy; adult Volunteers of the Year: Teri Sanborn, Donald Proctor, Jared Riel; limited Non pro Jud Mariotti Memorial award: Tracey Proctor. diViSioN chaMpioNS open: CH) Smart Lookin Juice and Daniel Sanborn, RES) The Royalty’s Smokin and Daniel Sanborn. intermediate open: CH) JH Gunmetal Blue and Samantha Silver, RES) Docs Peppy San Two and Karen Black. limited open: CH) Sweet Sugar Pepto and Ariel Hug, RES) Hollywoods Fifty and Timothy Garrow. rookie pro: CH) Sweet Sugar Pepto and Ariel Hug, RES) Hollywoods Fifty and Timothy Garrow. Non pro: CH) Dolls Gator Eighty and Christopher Hicks, RES) Lenas Chick Flick and Jenna Blumer. intermediate Non pro: CH) Dolls Gator Eighty and Christopher Hicks, RES) Steppin Up Wimpy and Craig Sutter. limited Non pro: CH) NQH Sweet Lil Spook and Tracey Proctor, RES) Tamu Eds Moon Rey and Tammy Phinney. prime Time Non pro: CH) Steppin Up Wimpy and Craig Sutter, RES) Schubies Way and Annemarie Berube. adult limited Non pro 30 and over: CH) Tamu Eds Moon Rey and Tammy Phinney, RES) Footwork Struck Gold and Leslie Brooks. Novice horse open: CH) Lil Ruf Kid and Daniel Sanborn, RES) No Chex To Cash and Karen Black. Novice horse ii open: CH) SLJ Hangten Juice and Lisa Boon, RES) Lil Ruf Kid and Daniel Sanborn. Novice horse Non pro: CH) Footwork Struck Gold and Leslie Brooks, RES) Madera O Lena and Brenna Colleary. Novice horse ii Non pro: CH) The Royalty’s Smokin and Dawn Castillo, RES) Smart Lookin Juice and Kaci Jo O’Rourke. Short Stirrup: CH) Berry Benita Chex and Kakayla Wright, RES) MDS Great Sparks and Lauren Sanborn. Youth rookie: CH) Cataskeeto and Cooper Hicks. Youth 13 and Under: CH) West Coast Commander and Taylor Hoefer, RES) MDS Great Sparks and Lauren Sanborn. Youth 14-18: CH) Sonata Spot and Julia Purus, RES) Stepinic and Danielle Grasmeder. Green reiner: CH) Hollywoods Fifty and Janet Garrow, RES) Right On Wrangler and Jessica Ferris. rookie i: CH) NQH Sweet Lil Spook and Tracey Proctor, RES) BH Whizard and John Jobin. rookie ii: CH) NQH Sweet Lil Spook and Tracey Proctor, West Coast Commander and Taylor Hoefer. prime Time rookie: CH) Whoa By The Way and Leslie Ryall.

Six-ShooTer SerieS 2012 chaMpioNS (For riders in three specific divisions who accumulated the highest total compounded scores over all six NERHA Shows) Non pro: Dolls Gator Eighty and Christopher Hicks. intermediate open: HR Jacs Okie Spark and Tammy Hoefer. rookie ii: NQH Sweet Lil Spook and Tracey Proctor.

Mustang Million to Offer $50,000 in Prize Money For Talented Youth Trainers

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The MusTang heriTage Foundation is inviting youth, ages 8-17, to change the life of a wild mustang yearling through adoption and training at Mustang Million. The new training competition will take place at the Will rogers equestrian Center in Fort Worth, TX, on september 16-21, 2013.

The top 10 finalists will be competing for more than $31,000, with the champion being awarded $10,000. an additional $3,000 will be distributed to the top 10 exhibitors in each of two age divisions of 8-12 and 13-17. also, $2,500 will be distributed to the top five placing youth in each of three classes.

Youth will train and compete with yearling mustangs that will be shown in-hand, not ridden. Their will be three preliminary classes—a handling and conditioning class, a pattern class, and a trail class. The top 10 from the preliminary

classes will compete in a clean-slate finals, which will consist of a compulsories class and a freestyle. in addition to the Youth division, an adult division with 12 specialty classes will be offered at Mustang Million.

The winner of the Legends division will drive away in a new 2014 ram truck and will also receive a $200,000 check.

With the larger purse available, the Mustang Million event will follow a different format than other extreme Mustang Makeovers, and mustangs are adopted prior to the competition. The mustangs, who are virtually untouched by humans, will be available at eight live adoption events. adoption auctions will be held in Fort Worth, TX, on april 26, april 28, May 10, and May 12; Burns, Or, on april 27; Murfreesboro, Tn, on May 4; norco, Ca, on May 5; and elm Creek, ne, on May 11.

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Ohio Arabian & All-Breed Trail Society Looks Forward to Annual Awards Banquet SUBMITTED BY MICKIE NEWNAM

IT IS ALMOST TIME FOR OUR ANNUAL awards banquet. For those of you who have never been, you really should come.

Even if you aren’t receiving an award yourself, it’s fun to watch others receive them, and we have a great time. And, don’t forget the silent auction. Everyone is encouraged to bring items, and they don’t have to be horse-related. Used items are fine also as long as they are clean. And, be sure to bring money for those items you can’t do without. You will also get your first glimpse of the new ride schedule at the open meeting

in the afternoon.

While you’re making plans for 2013, please plan to come help at Equine Affaire Ohio if you can. As usual, we will have a booth there, and it’s always interesting to talk to people about our sport.

If you’re able to help more than one day, we will have a motel room for the duration of the event, so just let me know if you’d like to stay. I’m there for the duration, but do like the chance to go out and shop a bit too. So anyone who can work the booth for a few hours here and there between his or her own shopping and

Tom Smith and Kay Ruthermond at the Abi-Khan+ Challenge.

seminars is much appreciated.

I’d like to offer congratulations to Stacey Johnson on her purchase of Be a Quiet Man, “Qui,” from Shannon Loomis.

Stacey leased Qui in 2012, and they got along well, so she made it official. I’m sure we’ll be seeing quite a lot of them on the trail.

Bay State Trail Riders Association Reviews Fall Riding Season SUBMITTED BY LISA GRIGAITIS

BAY STATE TRAIL RIDERS Association (BSTRA) had a very nice fall ride schedule that included our annual Grace Note Farm Pleasure Ride in the George Washington Management area in Pascoag, RI, on September 9. Riders were offered a choice of two loops. A beautiful covered bridge rewarded those who chose the long loop. Our annual Fall Hunter Pace was on September 16 in Massachusetts’ Douglas State Forest. We were lucky to have a beautiful fall day.

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we offered our Turkey Trot at Myles Standish State Forest in Carver, MA. We had a great turnout with more than 60 riders. Winners of the “turkey hunt” were Becky Kalagher, Kaitlin Manning, and Ann Sellew. We also offered an Affiliated

Lisa Grigaitis and Darlene Falcone at the Eastern Regional Ride.

ride, the Eastern Regional Trail Ride in North Brookfield, MA, on November 4. I opted to do this ride and there were some great obstacles to test the horses. It was followed by an awards banquet with a delicious meal. BSTRA once again had a booth at Equine Affaire, this time with a new location to allow for better visibility.

Please contact Becky Kalagher if you are interested in hosting a ride for our 2013 calendar. Unfortunately we had to cancel two of our fall rides, but here’s hoping they will make it onto our 2013 ride calendar.

As a reminder, the membership year runs January through December. Please help us defray costs by renewing as soon as possible. Choosing the option of receiving the newsletter online also saves the cost of paper, printing, and postage.

Thank you for your support.

Please mark your calendars for our Annual General Meeting and Awards Banquet to be held February 2, 2013 at the Coachman’s Lodge in Bellingham, MA. Watch The Bugle for details, and don’t miss the deadline for your tickets, as it’s always a friendly and fun get together.

PHOTOS: (TOP) MICKIE NEWNAM; (BOTTOM) LISA GRIGAITIS

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Has New Orders of Business for the New Year suBmitted By kim dore

I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and I wish you all a great new year ahead. hopefully all members have received a direct mailing by the time you read this news submission. If not, please call me as soon as possible so I can check our mailing list and correct any mistakes.

I hope you had a chance to get to equine affaire Massachusetts in november and visit fellow Connecticut Trail rides association (CTra) members who were venders or exhibitors. It is a lot of hard work and it takes many hours to “do” equine affaire, and we here in new england should be thankful to have such a great horsey venue to attend. I have been an exhibitor at the Massachusetts show 12 times since 1999 and once in ohio. I have to say the Massachusetts show is the best— attendance and participation wise! I was so happy that I got to meet our news submission editor, Karen edwards, at equine affaire. It’s nice to be able to picture a face at the receiving end of my emails!

Moving on to our club news, our banquet and elections were attended by over 50 members and guests. as those of you who attended know, things got a little heated, but overall I’m pretty sure most attendees had a good time. Gigi ouellette was re-elected as our president, fran Torsiello was newly elected as vice-president, Betty pokrinchak was re-elected treasurer, larry adkins was elected camp director (or should I say re-elected, since he has served as camp director multiple times in the past!) and I was re-elected club secretary.

The first order of business for the new year is our annual ride and event meeting. This meeting is open to all members as well as those interested in learning about joining CTra. The meeting will take place on Sunday, January 6, 2013. The executive board will meet at 11:00 a.m., and lunch and the general meeting will hopefully start at noon. There will be a hot meal provided, along with coffee, tea, and water. anyone

looking forward to the rides and events coming up in 2013. Some of the suggestions and plans that were tossed around at our informal labor day 2012 meeting have me hoping to get to camp more this coming year. They included: breakfast “iron chef” challenges, a benefit ride for veterans, a barbecue, community and potluck dinners, and of course trail rides in new places.

If anyone has news they would like posted in the Equine Journal or on our website ct-trailrides.org, please, contact your secretary to make it happen! our facebook group, Connecticut Trail rides association, and page is a place you can post to directly in real time. It will take a little longer for updates on the website to happen, although I will be having more help with that this year. also news submitted to the Equine Journal is old by the time you read it since it has to be submitted about two months in advance.

I’m hoping to see a huge group of people at my house in January! Many hands make the work go quicker and give all of us time to play and enjoy our equines and socializing with others with the same addiction.

wanting to bring a homemade dessert is welcome to do so. The meeting will be held at my home at 59 litchfield road in Morris, CT. please call me at 860-3094507 by Tuesday, January 1, 2013 for reservations. depending on the weather parking may be limited and car pooling is recommended. please no early birds! not only are there five dogs that need to move out of the house, but at least 16 equines that need to be fed and people food that I’ll have to finish preparing.

There will be a snow date of Sunday, January 20 if the weather is uncooperative, but please call if you have any doubts as to whether the meeting is a go.

The second order of business is a reminder for all members and their guests who stay at Camp Boardman. please treat others’ campsites as you 2013 Connecticut Horse Symposium would like yours Saturday March 2 & Sunday March 3 to be treated. do University of Connecticut, Storrs not use personal Horsebarn Hill Arena items left on Events include: camp lots without • Vendor Fair permission of the • UConn Morgan Drill Team • Sat AM - Clinic w/Western Dressage Cathy Drumm camp lot holder.

• Sat PM – Clinic w/Behaviorist Casey Sugarman This includes • Sun AM – Driving Draft Horses Clinic w/Terry & Elaine Juska Joseph of Cedar Knoll Farm water buckets, salt blocks, and Group discounts offered. Check our website for details & tentative schedule. anything used by Check back frequently for updates! http://animalscience.uconn.edu/horseSymp/HorseSymposium.php the lot holders’ own animals. If Saturday Fees: Sunday Fees: $50/rider/Cathy Drumm (includes afternoon audit) $50/participant you are camping $15 for auditing Sat (both clinics); $10 to audit $10 auditing on someone else’s one clinic $5/for auditing Age 9-18, 4-H leaders/members, lot, clean up after $5/Sat for auditing all day Age 9-18, 4-H UConn Students, youth groups & senior citizens leaders/members, UConn Students, youth yourselves and groups & senior citizens your animals, and Money raised is used to directly support equine research and extension programs at the dispose of your University of Connecticut! No pre-registration needed!

Sponsored by the University of Connecticut’s College of Agriculture and Natural animals “contribuResources and tions” in the proper Department of Animal Science. location. Bring Directions: I-84 to Exit 68 to Rte. 195 S Sponsors and Vendors welcome your own equipand follow signs to UConn campus call or email for info ment, and if you have to borrow something, ask permission, and be sure to be gentle with someone Contact: Dr. Jenifer Nadeau else’s possessions. jenifer.nadeau@uconn.edu • (860) 486-4471, (860) 486-4375 fax I, for one, am January 2013

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BY SUZY LUCINE

Morgan news Premiere Horse Show.

At each tournament, a $100 scholarship will be awarded, as well as a special parent gift and an instructor incentive. These are random drawings and are chosen from those riders participating in each tournament. The instructor incentive prize is sometimes awarded to the first instructor to get his or her entries in or the instructor that brings the most riders. These are fun giveaways at each tournament to show Chapter 14’s appreciation for the attendees!

New this year are an essay contest and a high points program. Go to the chapter’s website for applications for each of these programs, upha14wintertournament.com.

GET READY!

Rosalie Nitzsche and her Morgan gelding, Bonny Glen Hi Jack.

Rosalie Nitzsche and her Morgan gelding, Bonny Glen Hi Jack (Kane’s Show Boy x Northwinds Suedonis), recently competed in a Century Club Ride at the Michigan State University Dressage Club Fall Schooling Show. A team is eligible to compete when both of their ages add to 100. Since Rosalie is 70 and Jack is 30, the two qualified to compete in their last class together!

“We won Training Level Test 1 with a score of 70%,” Rosalie said. “We concluded our show careers with the judge’s kind words, ‘A pleasure to watch.

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Association’s (AMHA’s) Bronze Medallion in dressage, a second place in Training Level United States Dressage Federation (USDF) Vintage Cup, and other certificates of achievement.

Chris Cassenti of Chrislar Farm in Rowley, MA, announced that Amanda Bagley purchased MEM Bacardi. She will show this star in the Junior Exhibit or English Pleasure 14-17 division next season.

2013 REGIONAL SHOWS The AMHA Board of Directors recently approved the following events to be Regional Shows for the 2013 season. Region 1: New England Morgan Horse Show, July 21-27, Northampton, MA; Region 2: New York Regional, September 11-14, Syracuse, NY; Region 3: Morgan Gold Cup, June 12-15, Columbus, OH; Region 4: Citrus Cup Regional, April 10-13, Newberry, FL; Region 5: Jubilee Regional, August 28-31, Springfield, IL; Region 6: Wheat State Regional, June 6-9, Valley Center, KS; Region 7: Morgan Medallion Classic, August 14-17, Santa Barbara, CA; Region 8: Far West Regional, June 19-22, Redmond, OR; Region 9: Circle J Regional, July 3-6, Denver, CO; Region 10: Southern States Regional, May 22-25, Raleigh, NC. Each year, AMHA also provides a plaque to the winning entry in

WINTER TOURNAMENT SEASON The fourth show in the United Professional Horsemen’s Association (UPHA)-14 Winter Tournament season will be held January 13, 2013, at Taylor River Farm in Hampton Falls, NH. Then, on February 17, the next show will be held at Cater Stables in Dunbarton, NH. The final show of the winter tournament season will be held March 10 at Verrill Stables in Danville, NH. The UPHA-14 Winter Tournament Finals will be held during the UPHA-14 Spring

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MEM Bacardi (shown here) was sold to Amanda Bagley and will show under the direction of Chris Cassenti.

PHOTOS: (TOP) JUDY NEIBERG; (BOTTOM) HOWARD SCHATZBERG

A CENTURY OF SUCCESS

Next month, Morgan enthusiasts will be traveling to Portland, OR, for the American Morgan Horse Association (AMHA) Annual Convention. It will take place February 20-23 at the famed Benson Hotel in Portland, OR. For all up-to-date information on the Convention, including speakers, be sure to visit AMHAPortland2013.com.

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morgan one of the amateur classes. the board of directors voted that 2013 is “the year of the amateur classic pleasure driving horse.” in other show news, the upha chapter 14 spring premiere will be held april 17-20 at eastern states in west springfield, ma. the Vermont spring classic will be held June 19-22 at eastern states in west springfield, ma. larry bolen and James nichols will be judging.

For more information, go to horseshowcentral.com.

Judges Announced Judges for the 74th new england regional championship morgan horse show have been announced. the show will be held July 22-27 at the three-county Fairgrounds in northampton, ma, and officiating in the main ring will be rick davis, daryl hopson, cindy mugnier, and tim roesink.

dressAge stAr the morgan stallion, gKb coal magic (ragtime Voodoo magic x metis Koffee), owned and ridden by lucy tidd, was the prix st. georges adult amateur champion at the region 1 great american insurance group dressage championships. this highly competitive champion-

ship drew qualified horses from new Jersey, maryland, pennsylvania, west Virginia, Virginia, and north carolina. the duo won handily with a 67.5%! lucy and coal also finished in the top 10 nationally for all amateurs at intermediare i.

MorgAns in the MediA! a morgan horse who overcame a severe injury and defied death is featured in Beloved Horses From Around the World, by children’s author, sharon miner, of tampa, Fl. this fifth book in the series describes equines from aruba, england, canada, and switzerland, as well as the united states.

ProMoting the Breed barbara irvine reports that the new england morgan horse association (nemha) made the huge commitment to represent the morgan breed at the massachusetts equine affaire.

Fifteen morgans and their people participated at morgan row in 2012 to represent the breed’s versatility in numerous demonstrations, as well as being on hand to meet and greet visitors. the morgan marketplace offered handsome breed items to purchase, and the hospitality/youth center provided a spot for more mor-

gan information as well as some kidfriendly activities.

Money, Money, Money as a tribute to the rare gaited morgan horse, the gaited morgan horse organization (gmho) created a scholarship program for continuing northern Betraer and Melissa ocello successfully competed at the north American Police education. they equestrian championship. are pleased to announce two america were invited to particischolarship winners chosen for 2012: Kaitlin lebon, a freshman pate in the competition. it was at oregon state university, and divided into three events: the uniform and equitation classes, Jayden brian, a freshman at and the obstacle course. utah Valley congratulations! when all the scores were tallied, betraer and melissa were Mounted Police Pride crowned the auxiliary expert Kudos to morgan rider, melissa equitation champions of north ocello, who is a volunteer america! they also placed sixth mounted deputy for the eaton in combined scores of equitation county sheriff’s department and the obstacle course. melissa in charlotte, mi, with 21 years said jokes were made about of service. with her horse, her small mount until the other northern betraer (samuel horses were beaten by him! north x hobby acres Jeanine), with this accomplishment, she competed in the north melissa has received a citation american police equestrian from her state representatives, championship (napec) 2012, state senators, and from the on september 29-30. governor of michigan, rick held in gaithersburg, md, all snyder. congratulations! mounted police units in north

amHa Judges’ Schools To Offer USEF Saddle Seat Equitation Clinics

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In an effort to encourage more breed judges to become licensed in the open Saddle Seat equitation division, uSef will begin offering Saddle Seat equitation clinics in 2013, in conjunction with select breed clinics, with the hope to expand to more clinics in the future. this clinic will now be offered at the american morgan Horse association (amHa) Judges’ Schools, in addition to the clinics already offered with the Saddlebred/Hackney/roadster Judges’ clinics (additional fees may apply). this clinic will be taught by a uSef Saddle Seat equitation-licensed judge and present the same materials as the other open Saddle Seat equitation clinics.

the locations for the 2013 Judges’ Schools have been selected by the amHa Board of Directors. the first school will take place at the carousel charity Horse Show on march 14-16, 2013, in Scottsdale, aZ. the second will be at the Southern States regional morgan Horse Show on may 23-25, in raleigh, nc.

It is also expected that a Judges’ School will take place at the amHa annual convention in Portland, or on february 22-23, 2013. the amHa Board of Directors voted unanimously in may to propose a rule change to uSef gr 1067. this change, if approved by uSef, would allow registered “r” judges to attend either a federation/amHa Judges’ School

or Judges’ clinic at the amHa convention every five years to renew their cards. amHa has applied for the rule modification and anticipates it will be granted, but will not have a definite decision until the uSef annual meeting in January 2013. If the rule change is made, a Judges’ clinic will take place at the convention and will be open to “r” judges and persons interested in auditing, but will not provide credit for “r” judges or applicants.

Judges’ Schools are open to all, whether you would like to get a judge’s card, renew your card, keep your card current, or audit.

Please visit morganhorse.com or contact amHa for details regarding dates for the morgan Judges’ Schools. for other questions regarding these clinics, contact the uSef Licensed officials or education Department at 859-258-2472.

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Connecticut Morgan horse association’s Turkey Trot A Huge Success submitted by stacey stearns

TwenTy-Two riders gaThered on the sunny morning of november 18 at Bluff Point state Park in groton, CT, for the Connecticut Morgan horse association’s (CMha) Third annual Turkey Trot and Trail ride.

The trail at Bluff Point is a five-mile loop, partly in the woods, with some opportunity to introduce horses to the beach and waves. The ride is open to all breeds, and while there were many Morgan horses, we also had 10 arabians, a Paint, two Miniature horses,

Isabel Mosher riding Starboards High Roller.

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and a draft cross. The park is incredibly popular, and riders also had the chance to visit with other park users and talk to them about their equines.

CMha provided lunch for all riders with their registration fee. CMha President will Filosi, assisted by Bill wilbur, once again oversaw refreshments for the ride. will and Bill offered riders coffee and doughnuts in the morning and stayed with the horse trailers while everyone was out riding. They had lunch ready when the

Caitlin Wolfe and LSPR Nite Ryder.

Photos: (toP left) stacey stearns; (toP right & bottom) soPhie Pellegrino

Libby Lukas riding Ultra’s Legal Holiday.

riders returned. Various prizes were donated by: american Morgan horse association, Equine Journal, FiTs riding, Kerrits, and CMha. Prizes were awarded by drawing names from a hat, and roxanne winslow of Colchester won the Butterball Turkey donated

by CMha. The registration fees from the Turkey Trot fund the sue Brander sport horse scholarship for CMha members. applications became available in mid-december for the $100 scholarship, which is to be used by a CMha member in any of the sport disciplines and will be given at the annual awards Banquet on February 23, 2013.

The sport disciplines include: carriage driving, dressage, competitive trail and endurance, reining, eventing, working hunters, combined driving, and working western. The 2012 recipient of the sue Brander sport horse scholarship was Kris Pollock of deep river, who participates in jumping with her Morgan gelding under the direction of Johnna Chenail at Killingworth equestrian Center.

For more information on the Turkey Trot and the sue Brander sport horse scholarship, please visit CMha’s website at ctmorgans.org.

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UPha-14 Winter tournament Hosts 90 Exhibitors

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Chris and Larry Cassenti’s Chrislar Farm in rowley, Ma, hosted one of the shows for the United Professional horsemen’s association (UPha) Winter tournament on sunday, december 2, 2012. this well-attended event brought 90 exhibitors, including 23 “outside” horses, and well over 400 hungry attendees. the facility was festively decorated inside and out for the holidays. according to tournament secretary sarah Lettre, “Chrislar’s location is welcoming, convenient, and attracts many UPha-14 instructors and trainers from the new england area who are always graciously accommodated for a day of winter showing.” sue douglass of Boscawen, nh, donated her services to officiate as the judge on this warm and sunny day.

Chrislar’s Kevin hios was the announcer for the event while amanda Bagley and

Lizzie ruffner acted as ring mistresses, organized trophies, and made presentations for the day. ann Walker, Jackie Medico, and Jill Moore efficiently moved riders in and out of the ring with the help of many Chrislar students. Larry Cassenti and Chuck Jenkins enjoyed meeting, greeting, and parking attendees. heading up the great feast that was offered all day was Jan Jenkins. the UPha Winter tournaments are winter schooling horse shows. the tournaments were originally organized by the UPha in Kentucky to promote saddle seat riding across the country, primarily with saddlebreds and Morgans.

With an increased interest, hunt seat classes have been added as well. the UPha national Chapter provides insurance for the host facility for the day as well as trophies and ribbons.

For more information about the Winter

A group of trainers who brought horses and students to Chrislar’s Winter Tournament.

Winter Tournament officials Kevin Hios, Lizzie Ruffner, Amanda Bagley, Sarah Lettre, and Sue Douglass.

tournament Program, contact sarah Lettre at 207-626-5680 or visit upha-14wintertournament.com.

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BY JENNIFER ROBERTS

Arabian news Rose North Select Arabian Sales. Wishing the new partners success in the future!

QUEEN OF THE RING Adandy Farm sends their congratulations to Kristen Fowler on her recent purchase of Dansing Queen! Cathy Vincent sends her thanks to agents Brian Zangerlie and Barbara Batson of Carousel Farm.

CONGRATS, CRESCENDO!

HEADED OVERSEAS Mahogany Hill Arabians and Red Tail Arabians congratulate new owner, Mutab Saad AlTukhays, on the purchase of FS Asmar (WH Justice x BB Mara). We wish you the best of luck with this incredible mare in the future.

GET WELL SOON! Best wishes go out to Cathy Vincent of Adandy Farm and Rick Gault of Gault Training Center.

They each recently had a hip replaced. We hear that they are both up and on their feet and we can’t wait to see them back in the saddle!

JUMP FOR JOY Congratulations to the purebred jumper Hope Springs Eternal on winning the 2012 Arabian Horse Association Open Competition Award! “Hope” is owned by the McAlister family of Mountain 132 EQUINE

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Home, AR, and is ridden and trained by Kristin Hardin of New Cuyama, CA.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR Join the Arabian Professional and Amateur Horse Association (APAHA) for an evening of “Denim N’ Diamonds” at their Annual Awards Dinner on February 24, 2013. Held at Moneterra at WestWorld in Scottsdale, AZ, it is an event not to be missed! Visit APAHA.com for details.

CONDOLENCES It is with a heavy heart and great sadness, that Windy Creek Arabians and Angie and Donald Williby announce the loss of their beloved foundation purebred Arabian mare, IR Gypsy Rose. She was the heart and soul of the Williby family and is survived by her handsome son WCA Foxfire.

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JOINING THE FUN Mindy Comeau of Baariq Fire Farm in Putnam, CT, welcomes another member to the family.

Juniper, a 13-year-old black Thoroughbred mare, is being taken in as a rescue and a companion for the farm’s Sir Cyclone O Fire and Baariq Fire Sahra Aazeen as well as their Miniature horse, Laydee Citrine Autumn Fire.

NEW VENTURE Congratulations to Journeys End Arabians and Nancy G Pierce of Arkansas on the sale of the beautiful HPF StarDancer (Padrons Psyche X KH Aria) to a new partnership in Florida with the assistance of Honeysuckle

Emily Dorian and CPF Winsome Dreamer completed the 2011-2012 USEF High School Equestrian Athlete Program.

PHOTOS: (TOP) JAMES ALLEN; (BOTTOM) CHERYL LANE-CARON

THE 2012 CONNECTICUT RIVER ARABIAN ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEETING and Year-End Awards Banquet were held November 2, 2012, at The Gallery in Glastonbury, CT. The night had a “Kentucky Derby” theme and everyone had a blast!

Crescendo Training Centre, LLC outdid themselves at the 2012 Arabian and Half-Arabian Sport Horse Nationals. ST Shaamrock++++//, owned by Jean and Fredrick Filleti of Dundalk, MD, brought home a national championship in the Arabian Dressage Training Level Junior Horse with Kriss Phelps in the irons. Rocky and Kriss went on to be named top 10 in the Arabian Sport Horse Under Saddle Junior Horse. CA Backdraft+/, shown by his amateur-owner, Maren Pearson of Arlington, VA, brought home four top 10s in Arabian/Half-Arabian Pleasure Carriage Driving—Working, Timed Obstacles, Pick Your Route Obstacles, and Gamblers Choice.

Buster Bey+/, owned by Radene Gordon-Beck, was ridden

by Kriss Phelps to another two

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drue mcneil and Kharasell went two for two this year at canadian nationals, bringing home top 10 awards in the Half-Arabian Hunter Pleasure Adult Amateur owner to ride and the Half-Arabian Hunter Pleasure Adult Amateur to ride classes.

top 10s in Half-arabian Sport Horse Show Hack open and arabian/Half-arabian Dressage Third level open. nite Wings eSF+/, owned and shown by Kriss Phelps, was also named top 10 in arabian/Half- arabian Dressage Prix St. Georges open.

HigH ScHool AtHlete emily Dorian of cranberry Knoll arabians and Sport Horses has received her certificate of achievement for completing the 2011-2012 uSeF High School equestrian athlete Program with her trusty steed, cPF Winsome Dreamer. She attends Bristol county agricultural High School in Dighton, ma.

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PHoToS: (clocKWiSe From ToP) JeFF JaSon; cHerYl DauPHinaiS; TracY KelSeY

The Situation has arrived (at Sperte Show Horses)! congratulations to Sheldon and mel Sapoznik on their recent acquisition of this exciting Halfarabian gelding. He was sired by the nationally acclaimed Saddlebred, Sir William robert, and is out of multi-national champion, afire’s love affair. We can’t wait to see Sheldon and his new mount hit the ring this upcoming show season.

champion and rider of Honor champion. Well done!

girl Power Pegasus arabians congratulates miss marwan Pa (marwan al Shaqab x miss amerika) and owner, al Shahania Farm, in winning the u.S. national Yearling Filly championship. miss marwan Pa was the highest scoring filly of the show with michael Byatt on the line! This special filly was bred and raised

by Pegasus arabians of Berlin Heights, oH, and Scottsdale, aZ.

election reSultS congratulations to the two new leading ladies of the arabian Horse association. cynthia richardson will take the post as the new president, while nancy Harvey will serve as her vice president.

HmF nagid Fadl ++/ competed at the wild Aire Horse Power champions day Hunter Show in Southbridge, mA, with emily Kenney.

They won the Half-arabian Sport Horse under Saddle Year-end championship and the Half-arabian Sport Horse Show Hack Year-end championship. congratulations!

rose ali from Horses on the Hill Farm arabians in orange, ma.

He first fell in love with the filly in 2010 and purchased her after seeing her at equine affaire.

Pony Power! new locAtion TanZyr arabians has relocated from the Tampa Bay area of Florida to their north Florida family farm in live oak, Fl. a recent arabian Discovery Farm, they welcome visitors of all ages! The farm has three foals due next spring: two by TanZyr messala masada and one full sibling to the exotic yearling colt, TanZyr legend.

FinAlly FriendS congratulations to neil Kelley on the purchase of HHF Sangria

HmF nagid Fadl ++/, owned by cheryl Dauphinais, competed at the Wild aire Horse Power champions Day Hunter Show in Southbridge, ma, with eightyear-old emily Kenney on board. at this show, they competed in Walk/Trot equitation, placing second, and took home a reserve championship in the championship class out of nine horses.

They also took home top honors in the Walk/Trot equitation classic. emily will be riding nagid in the 2013 season in the Walk/ Tot division.

over tHe rAinbow bridge We send our thoughts and condolences to Hilary Hume Hinds, larry Hinds, and their family, on the loss of the beautiful purebred arabian mare, aladdns Genie. “Genie” showed successfully in the Hunter Pleasure division.

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congratulations to Tom crossen Jr. of crossen arabians and Warmbloods in coventry, cT. The arabian Horse association recently awarded him the titles of Horseman of Supreme merit

caroline Ventura and lH Feels So Good+, “Hamlet,” had a wonderful show season. at the connecticut river arabian association year-end banquet, the duo received two awards.

buster bey+/, owned by radene gordon-beck, earned top 10s in Half-Arabian Sport Horse Show Hack open and Arabian/Half-Arabian dressage third level open with Kriss Phelps in the irons.

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Arabian Horse Association of Maine Remembering Kathy Brunjes THE ARABIAN HORSE ASSOCIATION of Maine (AHAMe) and the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) mourn the loss of a great competitor and ambassador for equestrian sport. Kathy Brunjes passed away on November 1 following a courageous battle with cancer.

Brunjes was an avid endurance rider, logging 6,745 lifetime competition miles.

Her passion for the sport of endurance saw her compete all over the world, including representing the United States in Jerez, Spain, at the 2004 Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI) World Endurance Championships. Brunjes then traveled to Abu Dhabi, UAE, in 2008 to compete in the President’s Cup, and later the same year, as a member of the U.S. squad at the FEI World Endurance Championship in Malaysia.

In addition to being a renowned competitor, Brunjes participated in governance of the sport as a member

of the USEF Board of Directors since 2007. She served on the Youth Sports Committee, the Administration and Finance Working Group, the Endurance High Performance Committee, and was the chair of the Endurance Eligible Athletes’ Committee. Brunjes was also active within the American Endurance Ride Conference as a former chair and as a member of the International Committee.

Brunjes’ contributions were not limited to equestrian sport; she served as the Director of Library Services in her home state of Maine. Brunjes was instrumental in instituting the Maine Humanities Council Literature and Medicine: Humanities at the Heart of Healthcare program, receiving the Eleanor Cains Distinguished Medical Librarian Award in 2005. Governor John Baldacci appointed Brunjes to the Maine State Library/State of Maine Library Commission.

Jack Frost Jubilee Fun Show Series Benefits Mount Hope Horse Rescue

BY KRISS PHELPS

ON NOVEMBER 11, THE FIRST SHOW OF the Jack Frost Jubilee Fun Show Series was held at Cedar Valley Stables & Crescendo Training Centre in Ephrata, PA. There, the Pennsylvania Arabian Horse Association Youth group sold 50/50 raffle tickets to benefit Mount Hope Horse Rescue.

The show offered a variety of classes,

including: showmanship, halter, western horsemanship, western pleasure, over fences, dressage—including western dressage, driving, English equitation, English pleasure, a Walk-Trot division (both English and western), gymkhana, and games for all ages.

The rest of the shows in the series will be held on January 27, February 17,

Kathy Brunjes passed away following a courageous battle with cancer.

“The Federation sends our deepest sympathies and condolences to the Brunjes family and to the entire endurance community. Kathy was a tireless ambassador for the sport, both on the field of play and off; her dedication to equestrian sport was unrivaled. She will be greatly missed,” said John Long, USEF CEO.

and March 17, 2013. The January show will feature judge Amanda Krall, the February judge will be Katie Weagley, and March will have Janet Olena.

Winners at the shows will earn points toward the series-end awards, which will be handed out at the final event. The Pennsylvania Arabian Horse Association South Central (PAHA-SC) District Youth Group will also be selling clothing at the shows, in addition to the raffle benefiting Mount Hope.

For more information, contact show manager, Kriss Phelps, at 717-475-3047 or email her at krissphelps@frontiernet.net.

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Minnesota 4-h horse Project Awards Two Equines in Contests

By Carol DoBBelaire

with MFha director, Carol dobbelaire, as Contest Coordinator. there were three steps The lucky winners of the “Win a Paint” and the “Why I Want an in both contests: step Arabian Horse” contests.

1 was an essay; step 2 for the announcement of the winner and was a phone interview; and, step 3 was a presentation of the horse. face-to-face interview. this year, Purina® Feeds, in conjuncContest applicants had to include information in their essay about what it tion with the Buffalo Country store would mean to them to have the horse, located in Buffalo, Mn, and Rochester the environment it would live in, how the Feed & Country store in Rochester, horse would be cared for, and personal or Mn, donated a total of 20 bags of human-interest information. the top five Purina strategy® for the prize horses. contestants in each breed contest moved Purina Ultium® Growth formula on to steps 2 and 3; step 3 was conducted was also included for the weanling. at the state 4-h horse show. Contestants this generous donation of feed was were told before the presentation which graciously accepted by MaQuelah s. for of them had won the horse; but all of the the Paint weanling and abigail L. for the finalists entered the arena with the horse arabian yearling.

arabian horse association Introduces New Officers

By Christy egan

Cynthia RiChaRdson and nanCy harvey were recently elected as the new president and vice-president of the arabian horse association (aha) at the annual Convention.

Cynthia Richardson, a Colorado resident, with over 40 years of experience with

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arabian horses was elected as president of the arabian horse association. a retired systems analyst and technical writer with the space Program, Richardson has a degree in computer science and years of general business, public relations, and communications

experience. For the past two decades, Cynthia has been working diligently within the arabian horse association on numerous committees and was the Region 8 director until the election. a breeder and endurance rider, Cynthia is also a national and regional level arabian judge and holds judges cards in both Pinto and Miniature horses. nancy harvey, who resides in sierra Madre, Ca, has been involved with the arabian horse association for many years and was the youth Committee Chairman from 1993 through 2007. nancy is probably best known within the arabian horse industry as a national and regional judge and as a show secretary for many shows across the United states. as the new aha Vice President, harvey will serve on the aha Executive Committee along with fielding numerous other important duties.

Both Cynthia and nancy look forward to making a positive difference for the arabian horse association. the complete executive committee includes: president, Cynthia Richardson; vice president, nancy harvey; vice president at-large, Robert Fauls Jr.; vice president at-large, howard Pike; treasurer, david Corning; secretary, Jan decker; and immediate past president, Lance Walters

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Quarter Horse news

[LEFT] Sherrye Johnson-Trafton riding her Quarter Horse, Catari, on the beach. [RIGHT] Dave Miller and Scott Jones of Showstring are making the move to Boerne, TX.

Maine Quarter Horse Association’s Second Vice President, Sherrye JohnsonTrafton, has been seen riding at Popham Beach State Park in Phippsburg, ME, with Jane Waddle, Hallie Powers, Debbie Griffin, Ashley Charron, and Mary Fournier. Sherry was also excited to share that her new business, Sable Oak Adventure Riders, was featured in the October issue of Down East.

MOVING ON Following Dave Miller and Scott Jones’ successful performances at the Quarter Horse Congress and World Show, it was announced that Reid Thomas Performance Horses in Boerne, TX, purchased their business, Showstring, which was previously based out of Oneco, CT. Along with the acquisition of their business, both Dave and Scott will be moving to Double Diamond Ranch in Boerne, where they will continue to train and compete on the circuit. Our best wishes 140 EQUINE

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In other exciting news from Showstring, Janae Walker Bronson’s horse, The Fire Escape, with whom Scott had earned Congress Masters Reserve Champion, was recently sold to Lauren Rodberg of Dana Point, CA.

A PERFECT PAIR In news from Greyledge Farm in Durham, CT, congrats are in order for Drew Mason on her purchase of Heza Roan Ranger.

NEW IN TOWN Riverside Stables in Cromwell, CT, wishes to congratulate Carleen Quinn on her new Quarter Horse, Midnight Addiction, aka “Ike.” The farm is also excited to announce that Linda DuPont’s Pick Pocket Rocket was awarded an AQHA Open All Around Trophy, with a little help from rider Alyssa Freitas.

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Walters! As this issue goes to press, she and Bens Chocolate Chip are leading the nation in Youth Horsemanship, and they are in the top five for Youth All Around. Allegra rides out of Powder Brook Farm (PBF) in Harwinton, CT.

WORLD SHOW WINNERS In other news from PBF, Gretchen Ingersoll and her horse, The One To Chase, aka “Bailey,” earned reserve world champion in Hunt Seat Equitation at the AQHA World Show.

Also successful at the World Show were Daniel Carlson of Sheffield, MA, and Are You Charlie—the pair won their first World Championship in showmanship.

Maggie Fortune and Fantastic Invitation also held

their own, taking home a third in Amateur Performance Mares.

CHA’S NEW PRES In national news, kudos to Ward Stutz of Amarillo, TX, who was recently elected president of the Certified Horsemanship Association’s Executive Committee for 2013.

Daniel Carlson and Are You Charlie won the Showmanship division at the World Show.

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empire state Quarter horse association Celebrates a Wonderful Year Submitted by tom HatcH

It Is a good tIme—as we have finished up 2012—to recognize accomplishments. the end of the year can be a culmination of hard work that takes one to the highest levels. this is never more true than in the horse world. that is what it was for the New York riders and AQHA World SHoW reSultS - eSQHA AmAteur equitAtion over Fences 13th place – Cassandra Hall and Executive Hotrodder, Mexico, NY. AmAteur Hunter HAck 10th place – Cassandra Hall and Sonnys Hot Fantasy, Mexico, NY. 11th place – Kiley Sotomayor and Bay Manet, Liverpool, NY. AmAteur Hunt seAt equitAtion 5th place – Natoshia Kelly and Spacious Skies, Carey, OH. AmAteur Working Hunter

empire state Quarter horse association (esQha) members who attended the american Quarter horse association (aQha) world show, November 2-17. esQha would like to congratulate all those that worked so hard to qualify and participate.

9th place – Cassandra Hall and Sonnys Hot Fantasy, Mexico, NY. 12th place – Kiley Sotomayor and Bay Manet, Liverpool, NY. 13th place – Natoshia Kelly and Spacious Skies, Carey, OH. AmAteur 2-yeAr-old geldings 7th place – Helen Groff and JCG Justified, Franklin, NY. AmAteur PerFormAnce HAlter geldings 7th place – Tianna Powers and Bring It On Big Boy, Queensbury, NY. AmAteur WeAnling geldings 7th place – Helen Groff and Obtainable, Franklin, NY. AmAteur WeAnling mAres

our organization also had some great accomplishments this year. we added a second novice-only show, held a firstever trail challenge, and sponsored three great Quarter horse shows—spring, summer, and fall. Now, with those finished, we have used the last couple of months for reflection on accomplishments, to reset our organization, and to prepare for the upcoming season. Part of that is the installment of officers and board members for 2013. our officers will remain the same. we would like to welcome our newly-installed board members for two-year terms: tyson

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12th place – Helen Groff and JCG Rumor Has It, Franklin, NY. AmAteur WeAnling stAllions 9th place – David Stanton and LD Party Kid, Oneonta, NY. AmAteur stAke rAce 9th place – Bonnie Ritter and BB Indeeana Special, Poughquag, NY. Junior Hunter HAck 5th place – Virginia Beaton and Only Skys Escape, Middleport, NY. Junior Working Hunter 6th place – Virginia Beaton and Only Skys Escape, Middleport, NY. Progressive Working Hunter 8th place – Virginia Beaton and Only Skys Escape, Middleport, NY. senior Hunter HAck

8th place - It Just Comes Natural, ridden by Dave Miller and owned by Michelle Manion, Waterville, NY. 13th place – Dee Lucks Detail, ridden

by Tyson Furlong and owned by Kayleen Holliday, Mexico, NY. senior Working Hunter 6th place – Dee Lucks Detail, ridden

by Tyson Furlong and owned by Kayleen Holliday, Mexico, NY. 10th place – Sonnys Hot Fantasy, ridden by Tyson Furlong and owned

by Marcia Furlong, Mexico, NY. PerFormAnce HAlter geldings 11th place – Bring It On Big Boy, shown by Randy Jacobs and owned by Tianna Powers, Queensbury, NY.

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Amateur Three-Year-Old Geldings.

Dan E. Fox of Chino, CA, was named the Reserve Oklahoma City Leading Owner. He qualified and showed eight horses, earning a total of 71 points competing in six classes during Bank of America Amateur Week and eight classes during FedEx Open Week.

Fox won world championships in Amateur Performance Halter Stallions and Open Performance Halter Stallions, in addition to a reserve world championship in Amateur Performance Halter Mares. He also placed third in Weanling Mares, third in Performance Halter Mares, fifth in Amateur Three-Year-Old Mares and Amateur Weanling Mares, sixth in Amateur Aged Mares, seventh in Open Aged Mares, ninth in Weanling Geldings and Amateur Weanling Geldings, 10th in Amateur Weanling Stallions, and had two finalists in Three-Year-Old Mares.

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Furlong, Joe Connors, Norma Ferguson, Gene Bingman, and Emily Keiser. All bring with them a wealth of experience from various parts of the horse world.

The next big event that closes 2012 and kicks off our new year will be our Annual Awards Banquet and Convention on February 2, 2013. The day is full of major show committee work, youth activities, a membership meeting, great organizational networking, and a prominent speaker. Come join us and see what ESQHA is all about. The evening will be an exciting event with awards, raffles, an auction, and dancing into the night. Take the opportunity to gather with old friends and meet some new faces.

For updated information on the Convention, visit esqha.org.

Eric Dunn’s Rising Starlight receives the Farnam Superhorse Award at the 2012 AQHA World Show.

Photos courtesy of the american quarter horse journal

TOP EXHIBITORS AND HORSES FROM around the world converged at the 2012 American Quarter Horse Association’s Bank of America Amateur and FedEx Open World Championship Show, held November 2-17 at State Fair Park in Oklahoma City, OK. The 2012 Farnam Superhorse Award is the top honor at the AQHA World Show, and is presented to the horse who earns the most points in three or more events in two categories during the show. This year, 45 contenders competed for the award.

Rising Starlight, owned by Eric Dunn of Norwich, KS, was crowned the 2012 Farnam Superhorse on November 17. The 2005 bay mare was shown by Steve Orth of Maysville, OK, and Corey Cushing of Scottsdale, AZ, in three classes, earning a total of 34 points. Rising Starlight earned the World Champion Senior Working Cow Horse title, was third in Senior Heading, and was a finalist in Senior Heeling.

Dirty Sexy Money, owned by Janet and Kent Martin of Wells, TX, was named the Reserve Farnam Superhorse. The 2007 gray gelding was shown by AQHA Professional Horseman Chuck Briggs of Azle, TX, and Professional Horsewoman Kindel Ann Huffman of Norco, CA, earning a total of 33 points and world championship titles in Junior Working Hunter and Junior Hunter Hack, and placing third in Junior Pleasure Driving.

AQHA also presented the 2012 Oklahoma City Leading Owner and Reserve Leading Owner awards, which are given to the ownership that earns the most points at the AQHA World Show. To be eligible, at least three horses must be entered, shown, and in the same ownership.

Kevin McCary of Mansfield, TX, was named the 2012 Oklahoma City Leading Owner. He had six horses qualified and earned a total of 75 points competing in six classes during the Bank of America Amateur Week and six classes during the FedEx Open Week at this year’s event.

McCary earned world championships in Weanling Mares, Three-Year-Old Mares, and Aged Mares. He also won reserve world championships in Amateur Weanling Mares, Amateur Three-Year-Old Mares, and Amateur Aged Mares. He placed third in Yearling Stallions and Amateur Yearling Stallions, and ninth in

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Announces 2012 Norte Lovera and Fuego de Cárdenas Cup Winners SUBMITTED BY MARY ADAMS

THE NORTE LOVERA CUP AND THE Fuego de Cárdenas Cup are awards given by the Foundation for the Pure Spanish Horse to P.R.E.s competing in U.S. dressage competitions that obtain the highest median scores at Training through Fourth Levels (Norte Lovera Cup) and Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI) levels (Fuego de Cárdenas Cup). The Foundation puts the preservation, protection, and promotion of the P.R.E. as its primary consideration so the winning P.R.E. horses may be

registered with any recognized P.R.E. registry (P.R.E. Mundial, Cría Caballar, Asociacion de Caballos de Pura Raza Espanola (ACPRE), Libro Genealogico del Caballo de Pura Raza Espanola (LG ANCCE), etc.) and participate in any United States Dressage Federation (USDF) All Breeds Program. The owner must be a member of the Foundation when the prize is awarded.

The 2012 winner of the Norte Lovera Cup is American-bred P.R.E. Cuervo III, with a median score of 71.071%

The 2012 Norte Lovera and Fuego de Cardenas Cups were awarded to Cuervo III and Marques, respectively.

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at Training Level. He is owned by Symphony Farms and bred by Margaret Carrera. The Fuego de Cárdenas Cup winner is Marques, owned by Rhea Scott and bred by Francisco Santiago Ruiz, with a median score of 69.54% at Prix St. George. Sabine Schut-Kery of Thousand Oaks, CA, is the talented trainer and rider of both of these exceptional P.R.E.s.

“I am grateful for the opportunity to win such a prestigious award as the Norte Lovera Cup award with Cuervo,” says Sabine Shut-Kery. “It is great to see that, in Cuervo’s case, it was won by an American-bred P.R.E.! I am very excited about the future and developing Cuervo further for competitive dressage.

It is such an honor to win the Fuego de Cárdenas Cup with Marques! It’s so rewarding that the team effort and talent of horses like Marques get recognized through this award. I am so looking forward to developing Marques and the future with him as a dressage competitor. Thank you very much!“ Margaret Carrera, the breeder of Cuervo III, says, “We are so excited about Cuervo receiving such recognition that comes with winning the Norte Lovera Cup. We are extremely proud of Cuervo and Sabine Schut-Kery, who rode him to the USDF Region 7 Training Level Championship. This award has special meaning, as Cuervo is the result of many years of breeding. He is very special, and we look forward to seeing him progress in his dressage career, serving as an ambassador for the P.R.E.” Rhea Scott, Marques’ owner, says “I always felt that Marques was the Cinderella of all Spanish horses. He does not come from the most prestigious breeders in Spain but just has tremendous talent. To be granted such a beautiful award proves that it is worth it to search high and low for the horse of your dreams. However, Marques would not be Marques without Sabine. She has grace, skills, incredible intuition, and a soft touch. That combination is essential for him. My thanks go to Vivi and her family at the Epona Equestrian Center outside Seville for helping me make the right choice in Marques!”

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House Farm and finished in sixth place out of over 100 teams.”

Good luck Sarah and Daatje—we look forward to hearing more about your foxhunting pursuits in the 2013 season!

If you still haven’t gotten your calendar for the new year, keep in mind that the 2013 edition of Gabrielle Boiselle’s Friesian calendar will feature some familiar faces. Calvin and Armani, bred by NEFHC members Bill and Doris Kennedy, will be the poster boys for March!

Stay tuned in coming months for more news from NEFHC members! In the meantime, please visit our website, nefhc.com, and find us on Facebook!

Looks Back on the Successes of 2012 SUBMITTED BY KELSEY EVANS

PHOTOS: (TOP) EIGHTH GENERATION PHOTOGRAPHICS; (BOTTOM) YUKI IGARI

THE NEW YEAR IS HERE, ALONG with some chilly weather and a short break from the competition season.

For the NEFHC and its members, it is a perfect time to think back on the successes of 2012 and the plans for 2013!

Laurie Motte was proud to watch her gelding, Hank P., perform well ata number of events this year, including the NEFHC Friesian Classic in July where he won Training Test 1 with a68.5 and Training Test 2 with a 71.1with trainer Natalie Bennett. As reported in last month’s issue, Hank P also performed wonderfully at the KFPS Inspection in October, performing the IBOP and winning the Iron Spring Championship for the Northeast keur. Congratulations Laurie, Hank, and Natalie!

Our favorite Friesian foxhunting team, Sarah and Daatje, finished off 2012 with more adventures.

Here is the latest: “Daatje and I have been actively foxhunting with the Wentworth Hunt, having gone out with the hounds 14 times so far this season. November 3 was the “Halloween Hunt” where the strict dress protocol of formal season is relaxed and riders are encouraged to hunt in costume! Daatje and I hunted as Zorro and Tornado. What a blast! On November 4 we competed in the Myopia Hunter Pace held at Groton

Zorro and Tornado were spotted in New England! Sarah Isherwood and Daatje at the Halloween Hunt.

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Has a Successful Equine Affaire Happy New year! I Hope It FINDS you and yours well and ready for a fantastic 2013. the Northeast Fjord Horse association (NFHa) would like to keep the tradition of the past couple of years and keep our club growing. as you know, in 2012 we were able to have both a horse show and participate in equine affaire. From past articles, you know that our horse show was a huge success. equine affaire was as well. at the 2012 equine affaire, the Fjords kept to tradition and stole the show when they were in the stall at our breed booth. It did help, however, that not one but two Fjords occupied the stall.

Momma Isla and baby olin, from Blue Heron Farm, ate hay and nibbled on fingers, which entertained the crowd. equine affaire was five-month-old olin’s first outing. what a super star he was.

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act, Megan Bankert and Sophie from red rock Farm, Margaret williams and the stallion Steinbjorne, eleanor williams and oH tianna, and alma and LFF tulie from Blue Heron Farm rode to demonstrate the quiet nature of Fjords while playing Driver Kay Konove and navigator Carol Terry a few games. these riders demon- display the Fjord’s driving abilities with Sonya. strated jumping, dressage, and Valerie trzcinski, Susan pieroni, Bill and gaming. we closed with our driver Norma Coli, and angela young also took Kay Konove and Sonya. everyone did shifts in the booth throughout the four a fabulous job and really made the days. a tremendous thank you to all for club proud. your help. we appreciate it. on top of a great demonstration the success of the NFHa in 2012 was we had a tremendous display. the because of all the effort members put Norwegian Fjord Horse registry (NFHr) forth. you get out of something what you purchased a travel display for clubs put into it. If you have some new great like us to use at events such as equine ideas or are looking to see how you can affaire. It was a beautiful backdrop become more active in your club, please showing the versatile nature of the contact us. If you do not have the time, Fjord. at the booth we had membership your membership still counts. without renewals, club t-shirts, Fjord socks, and members the club would not be active, beautiful Fjord calendars made by C so membership is just as important. a Hill photography. Volunteers ran the we look forward to another successful booth in shifts to allow for some much needed rest time. Hilary Harty opened the year in promoting our wonderful Fjord horse. please contact angela at booth each morning. She was assisted on Spookus3@aol.com with ideas, questwo mornings by peggy Sherblum. Carol tions, and stories. Until next time; Hill, Vivian Creigh, Mary ellen Moore, Happy Fjording.

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“ROLL WITH IT” BEST DESCRIBES the weather this year at Equine Affaire.

After surviving a hurricane and an earthquake just weeks before the event, we were then battered by a blizzard the evening that it opened, but the intrepid Yankee Walkers: Gaited Horses of New England would not miss the greatest horse show for a little weather.

Our hard working team of supporters set up our beautiful red, white, and blue Tennessee Walking Horse Breeder’s and Exhibitor’s Association (TWHBEA) booth, featuring pictures of our fabulous club members and their gorgeous horses, displaying brochures about our versatile breed, and providing comfortable chairs for members to come rest from their long days of viewing, learning, and shopping. Throughout the weekend many of our members stopped by to socialize with their friends and enjoy some rest and relaxation in our inviting and always lively booth. The booth also featured a breed stall to show off the greatest American breed with club members’ Walking Horses entertaining a stream of admirers. Thank you to all our members who worked as ambassadors for the breed in our booth throughout the weekend: Ellen Flatley; Joyce Egge; Judy Hurley; Karen Anderson and her lovely daughters; Ramona and Willard Murray; Jody Pellecchia; Cheryl DeLeone; Pia Nanda; Rachael Broadhurst; Mary Ann Guaraldi; Debra Benanti; Cathie Anderson; Donna and Ed Fultz; Julie Dillon; Steve Luoni; Rob Morin; Lynn McLaughlin; Alexa, Loren, and Mike Stevens; and Helen Weeman.

On Thursday evening in the Mallory Arena, Equine Affaire honored the dedication of the Yankee Walkers by awarding the club with a Spotlight Presentation. Enduring the unbelievable cold, sleet, and rain sputtering out from the blizzard, the Yankee Walkers presented a tribute to famous Tennessee Walking Horses and owners, riding to music and a scintillating script. For example, Roy Rogers’ trusty mount Trigger was believed to 150 EQUINE

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be a cross of Tennessee Walker and Thoroughbred, and Trigger Junior was a full blooded Tennessee Walking Horse named Allen’s Gold Zephyr. The Lone Ranger’s famous horse Silver was a beautiful 12-year-old Morab/Tennessee Walking Horse cross. Country singer Gene Autry performed with his legendary chestnut Tennessee Walking Horse, Champion. Elvis Presley owned many Tennessee Walking Horses, including Bear, Col. Midnight, and Ebony’s Double, sired by world grand champion, Ebony’s Masterpiece, also the grandsire of the black mare Ebony’s Classical Genius displayed at Equine Affaire. Sheryl Crow owned a Tobiano Tennessee Walker named Lady C, the first and only horse ever featured on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine.

To wrap up the list of famous walkers, Animals for Hollywood selected and cast the 1997 Celebration Trail Class Reserve World Champion Tennessee Walker, Go Boy’s Thunderer, as the mount and movie star to teach director and actor Mel Gibson how to ride in the 1993 movie release Man Without A Face. The finale of our Spotlight presentation featured a tribute to the memory of the beloved Shylocks Golden Heir, a past Equine Affaire performer in the Tennessee Walking Horse breed demonstrations and Fantasia, and sire of many elegant and talented local horses, including Adam’s Blaze of Glory displayed at Equine Affaire. Heir Bear, as he was lovingly called will be sadly missed, forever loved, and fondly remembered by his family of 25 years and his many fans. The demonstration riders toasted a truly great New England Walking Horse, “To Heir!”

This year at Equine Affaire, gaited horse enthusiasts were also fortunate to observe and learn from renowned gaited clinician, Larry Whitesell. Larry taught riders and horses about relaxation, response to subtle riding cues, and building the relationship with the horse at home to achieve good gait.

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training of the horse. His goal is to help the horse-and-rider team perform more smoothly, with safety and dependability.

Visit whitesellgaitedhorsemanship.com for more information about clinics near you or to order his gaited training and riding DVDs. On Friday, the weather morphed into a beautiful autumn day and the weather only improved throughout the rest of the weekend to a gorgeous closing day on Sunday. The Yankee Walkers performed the traditional breed demonstration that is essential to Equine Affaire in which the team displayed the versatility of our all-American breed. Walking Horses represented the Saddle Seat and Western Show Pleasure divisions in two- and threegaited classes, historic side saddle pursuits, gaited dressage skills, and, of course, trail riding recreation on our gliding, steady-tempered steeds.

The Tennessee Walking Horses concluded their demonstration by tap dancing out their gaits on a 12-foot sounding board to show the various cadences of gaited horses.

Many thanks to our horses and riders who put endless hours into preparing for the spotlight and demonstration and braved crazy weather to present at Equine Affaire: Judy Hurley riding Lauren’s Midnight Music, and Julie Dillon on Prince Jester’s Request, followed by Steve Luoni aboard Champagne and Stars, Alexa Stevens on Brooke’s Little Lady, Loren Stevens on Ebony’s Classical Genius, Lynn McLaughlin aside Magna Magic’s Twilight, and a special thanks to our fearless leader and choreographer, Helen Weeman riding Adam’s Blaze of Glory. We want to especially thank TWHBEA for supporting our booth and endeavors at Equine Affaire and our ground crew, Mike Stevens, Stacey Lamoli and her friend Charlie, Mary Ann Guaraldi, and Cheryl DeLeone for assisting our riders, rolling out our props, and keeping us all calm, comfortable, and safe.

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WiTh The sTarT oF The neW year the World class Miniature horse registry (WcMhr) anticipates 2013 to be a great year for Miniature horse owners.

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to easily sign up for the class. To make it even better, there was no entry fee.

There was a champion and reserve in each class and plaques were mailed to all of the winners. champions also received 10 year-end points with reserve getting nine points. Members who competed in the costume classes at the 2012 WcMhr World championship Miniature horse show held in august received double points up to 10 places.

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We enJoyeD A WonDerFul AWArDs celebration after the American Haflinger registry (AHr) Fall preview! it was nice to be able to sit down and honor the participants of this past show season. As promised in the December edition, i am going to list the adult winners of the english and Western divisions since i ran out of room last month.

The english division champions are emily Hummel and All American ladd WrF with Chelsea Deephouse and Always Alert gVs qualifying for reserve champion. rounding out the top five are rachael Cooper, Adele berger, and Abbey meier.

The Walk/Trot division of the english classes was won by olivia VanWinkle and Alexandrite mJW, and reserve champion went to Chelsea Deephouse and rosina of new Horizons. Also placing in the top five are Adele berger, Karin lehman, and nicole Zelenak.

The 2012 Training level Dressage division was won by Adele berger and Ferrari nTF. reserve went to rachael Cooper and like a Charm KCH. Also qualifying for the top five were emily Hummel and Abbey meier who tied for third place. Chelsea nau and Tara biedenbauch also placed in the final five standings.

The Western division champions for 2012 are lisa schott and lucky princess mms. reserve champion went to madalyn norton riding Whispers of the Fruit CA. rounding out the top five are Chelsea Deephouse, rachel Cooper, and emily Hummel.

The Walk/Jog division of the western classes was won by champion liz Kettering riding lietzl WgF. The reserve champion is Carrie gaumer riding lucky princess mms. Also placing in the final top five were Jacquie gable, Jennie Deephouse, and michelle rothhaar.

Congratulations to all the riders and handlers from the 2012 show season! i would be remiss if i did not remind everyone of the annual ohio Haflinger Association Winter banquet that will be held on the last saturday of January at the mennonite Christian Assembly in Fredericksburg. The doors will open around 8:30 a.m., with the meeting beginning close to 10:00 a.m. Following the meeting will be lunch and the annual Fun Auction. What a great opportunity to renew your oHA membership! Contact any oHA board member to let them know you are coming so the proper arrangements can be made.

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MeMbers of Granite state appaloosa association (Gsaa) brought home quite a few ribbons and some trophies from the 2012 appaloosa World show. billie Jo schreiber’s gelding amoonlite invitation was reserve world champion in three-Year-old snaffle bit Western Pleasure with Mark schaffer and placed sixth in the open Maturity class. sure am Chocolatey, owned by Janet Murray and ridden by Melissa Proulx, was sixth in the World sale two-Year-old Western Pleasure incentive and Mel was reserve world champion in the Hunter Under saddle incentive riding only in texas. Melissa garnered another trophy on Charlies Goldnticket for reserve world champion in three-Year-old Hunter Under saddle; the pair was also third in the open three and Hunter Under saddle Maturity. Love My assets placed third with Melissa in Junior Hunter Under saddle and Mel led the gelding to a ninth place finish in open Hunter in-Hand Geldings four and over. Mary ellen Prunty’s gelding, Mighty awesome Mr, was fifth in the senior Western riding class with Melissa Proulx.

Mary ellen was then fourth in novice Hunt seat equitation with a first place under andrea simons. Jodi schafus traveled from florida to watch her mare, Loves so sweet, receive a reserve world championship in Junior Hunter Under saddle. Her mare also placed seventh in Master’s Hunter Under saddle. the winner of senior Western riding earned a score of 221. Locally

owned reining stallion, Ma Powersign, expanded his resume to Working Cow Horse, receiving a reserve and a world championship in the senior and non Pro classes, respectively. this consists of a reining pattern, then the team works a single cow along a fence line and in a figure eight pattern. the over fences classes were large, including the first time Windemere Classic, which was run like a division at a hunter show with 12 entries. the new england appaloosa clubs put together another great breed demonstration, coordinated by sue Cormier, at equine affaire in springfield, Ma. seven horses were showcased, with Marissa ahola and Mustang sally ii starting it off by demonstrating the figure eight race. Krissy shubert Przybla led her halter gelding, Your attention Pleez, and Denise Lomascolo stepped in at the last minute for daughter alana to bravely wear the heritage outfit. Kate Perez rode saddle seat on all Hands on tootsie, while tootsie’s son, all Hands for Hunter, was ridden hunt seat by owner sara forish. the second hunt seat rider was Gsaa member amanda soffron on the threeyear-old, Hez so irresistible.

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REAL ESTATE TIP real estate guidelines for the equestrian

On Solid Ground

Buying a horse property on the right terrain can make all the difference.

By Karen e. Baril

Trees. Open land is at a premium in the states, and especially along the east coast. Bear in mind that clearing land is both time- and laborintensive. Taking the trees down is only half the battle. all the brush has to go as well. We invested in a large wood chipper to help with the job. Once the brush was removed, we still faced the problem of what to do with the stumps.

We chose excavation and removal, as we knew that burying or grinding the stumps could create sinkholes. if you can’t do the work yourself, prepare for it to cost between $6,500$8,000 per acre to clear, excavate, and bring in topsoil to grow grass. at those prices, keep in mind that paying more for a cleared property may be less expensive than starting from scratch.

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Wetlands. it’s OK to buy a property with some wetland areas; in fact, it’s hard to avoid in the northeast.

But, bear in mind that you’ll have to abide by the wetland regulations when

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Don’t underestimate the importance of the land’s natural features when it comes to choosing a horse property.

it comes to building a barn, house, putting in driveways, and even establishing paddocks. you may also have to invest in silt fences to protect the area.

Be sure to walk every inch of the property with a topographical map. Talk to your inland/wetland water commission officer before deciding on the property.

We walked our land with zoning officials as well to be sure that our plans would be approved.

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Streams and Ponds. although streams and ponds are attractive on properties, keep in mind that they’re not always desirable features in pastures. horses tend to hang out around streams and ponds, which leads to extensive erosion. and, ponds that ice over in winter can be a hazard to horses.

Soil Quality. even if your property is developed, it’s a good idea to have some soil testing done. The fastest draining soil suitable for horses is a sandy loam. it drains well, is fertile, and isn’t prone to erosion. you’ll find a lot of sandy loam in the east, but don’t be discouraged if the property you’re

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considering has less-than-desirable soil. it can be improved with the introduction of topsoil, fertilization, planting horse-safe shrubs and trees for drainage, and good stewardship.

Drainage. Water will always find a way. drains, swales, and ditches can help to re-direct surface and ground water, but if you see a drainage issue, be sure to consult a land expert before making a decision. We looked at one property that had a drainage issue directly through what we’d have liked to make a pasture. after consulting a land expert, we passed on that property. But, many problems can be fixed or improved.

Surface drainage fixes include installing waterways, ditches, and leveling the areas where water collects. Ground water problems are improved with a series of pipes or tiles that divert water away from areas where the ground stays wet. it’s hard not to fall in love with the white house, the red barn, and pretty paddock fencing, but be sure to pay attention to the terrain as well. doing so will ensure your reality matches your dream of bringing your horses home.

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We purchaSed Our hOrSe farm a few years ago after a grueling, fiveyear-long search. Out of the nearly 100 properties we looked at, most of them were unsuitable for horses. Why? Well, some of them were in such disrepair that we never went back for a second look, but a lot of the properties we rejected due to the terrain—it simply wasn’t safe or healthy for horse-keeping. at the end of our five-year search, we finally settled on a small, lightly-forested property. and, while we’ve had to do some of the clearing ourselves, the trees were young and small, so the work went fast. We’re happy with our choice, but it would have been so easy to make a mistake and have our dream turn into a nightmare.

So, while the house, the barn, and the facilities may appeal to you, pay close attention to the terrain as well. here are some helpful tips regarding land features.

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                          

      

                                          

                          

  

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                                             

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Calendar January Clinics, Seminars, Symposiums 4-6 | Clinic with David Hunt, Watsonville, CA. CONTACT: 831-596-4999, www.in-balance.com.

5-6 | USEF Saddlebred, Saddle Seat,

Equitation, Hackney, Roadster Clinic, Las Vegas, NV. CONTACT: Chuck Walker, 859-225-6970, cwalker@usef.org., usef.org.

7 | Equine Health Evening Course, Waterbury, CT. CONTACT: Equine Department at Post University, 203- 596-4653, Equine@Post.edu.

9 | Equine Health Lecture Series, The Itchy Horse: Hives and Allergies with Lluis Ferrer, Grafton, MA. CONTACT: Office of Continuing Education, 508-887-4273, vetCEinfo@tufts.edu, tufts.edu/vet/ce.

11-13 | Stoeckein Photography Worshop, Tucson, AZ. CONTACT: www.drsphoto.net.

12 | Ski Joring Clinic & Demonstration, Rochester, NH. CONTACT: myhreequine@gmail. com, myhreequine.com.

12-27 | National Western Stock Show,

26-28 | American Equestrian Trade Association international Fair, Oaks, PA. CONTACT: 717-724-0204, info@aeta.us, aeta.us.

28 | Equine Health Evening Course, Waterbury, CT. CONTACTT: Equine Department at Post University, 203- 596-4653, Equine@Post.edu.

28 | USEF Jumper Judge Clinic, West Palm Beach, FL. CONTACT: Chuck Walker, 859-225-6970, cwalker@usef.org., usef.org.

28-29 | USEF Hunter/Hunter Seat Equitation Clinic, West Palm Beach, FL. CONTACT: Chuck Walker, 859-225-6970, cwalker@usef.org., usef.org.

31-2/2 | USEF Western Clinic by the Color Breed Council, Tulsa, OK. CONTACT: Chuck Walker, 859-225-6970, cwalker@usef.org, usef.org.

31-2/2 | Horse Expo Pomona, Pomona, CA. CONTACT: Horse Expo Events, 530-672-7490, letters@horseexpoevents.com, horseexpoevents.com.

Dressage & Eventing 4-6 | Wellington Classic Dressage

Fairs 19-20 | Alabama Horse Fair, Montogomery, AL. CONTACT: Alabama Horse Council, 205-678-2882, alabamahorsecouncil.org.

HORSE SHOWS 1-3 | THE BARRACKS JANUARY I, Charlottesville, VA. CONTACT: Claiborne Bishop, 434-293-6568, thebarracksfarm@gmail.com, thebarracksfarm.com.

2 | Winter Schooling, Lexington, VA. CONTACT: Virginia Horse Center, 540-464-2950, horsecenter.org.

2-6 | St. Louis Winter Festival, St. Louis, MO. CONTACT: QueenieProductions.com.

2-6 | Aiken Winter Classic- Week 1, Aiken, SC. CONTACT: Progressive Show Jumping, 803-649-3505, psjshows@aol.com, psjshows.com.

2-6 | Lake St. Louis Winter Festival, St. Louis, MI. CONTACT: John McQueen, 318.348.8233, jmcqueen@queenieproductions. com, queenieproductions.com.

4-6 | Britannia Farm Winter Classic,

Katy, TX. CONTACT: Anne Yaffe, 281-934-3251, annyaffe@fighillfarm.com, thja.org.

Denver, CO. CONTACT: National Western, 303-297-1166, nwss@nationalwestern.com, nationalwestern.com.

Challenge, Palm Beach, FL. CONTACT: 561-227-1570, nosullivan@wellingtonclassicdressage.com, ihspb.com.

5 | Herring Brook Fram SEHA Horse Show, Pembroke, MA. CONTACT: Mary Beth McGee, 781-924-1922, southeasthunter.com.

14 | Equine Health Evening Course, Waterbury, CT. CONTACT: Equine Department at Post University, 203- 596-4653, Equine@Post.edu.

11-12 | International Horse Sport Dressage Premier, Palm Beach, FL. CONTACT: Equestrian Estates, 561-227-1570, nosullivan@ wellingtonclassicdressage.com, ihspb.com.

5 | Fuzzy Horse Winter Show Series,

14-16 | Chisholm Challenger For

Special Riders, Forth Worth, TX. CONTACT: 817-877-2400, fwssr.com.

16-19 | USEF Annual Convention, Louisville, KY. CONTACT: 859-258-2472, customercare@usef.org, usef.org.

17-18 | Youth Horsemanship Clinic with Raye Lochert, Lynden, WA. CONTACT: 707-570-2470, RLhorsemanship.com.

18-02/9 | Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo, Forth Worth, TX. CONTACT: 817-877-2400, fwssr.com.

18-20 | 17th Annual Maryland Horse World Expo, Timonium, MD. CONTACT: 301-916-0852, info@horseworldexpo.com, horseworldexpo.com.

19-20 | Practical Horsemanship Clinic

with Raye Lochert, Lynden, WA. CONTACT: 707-570-2470, RLhorsemanship.com.

21 | Equine Health Evening Course, Waterbury, CT. CONTACT: Equine Department at Post University, 203- 596-4653, Equine@Post.edu.

23 | Equine Health Lecture Series, Pros

and Cons of Getting a Horse Off the Track with Patricia Provost, Grafton, MA. CONTACT: Office of Continuing Education, 508887-4723, vetCEinfo@tufts.edu, tufts.edu/vet/ce.

24-26 | OVMA Conference & Trade Show, Toronto, Canada. CONTACT: Ontario Veterinary Medical Association, 416-869-1600, ovma.org.

26 | Pre-Jack Frost Jubilee Clinic, Ephrata, PA. CONTACT: Kriss Phelps, 717-354-5585, krissphelps@frontiernet.net, www.CrescendoTrainingCentre.com.

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17-20 | Gold Coast Opener, Palm Beach, FL.

CONTACT: 561-227-1570, nosullivan@wellingtonclassicdressage.com, ihspb.com.

19 | Pipe Opener I, Raeford, NC. CONTACT:

910-875-2074, info@carolinahorsepark.com, carolinahorsepark.com.

19-20 | Tuscon Dressage Club Winter Heat I & II, Scottsdale, AZ. CONTACT: Dian Seabury, 520-906-5545, horseshowcentral.com.

23-27 | Wellington Classic Sunshine Challenge, Palm Beach, FL. CONTACT: 561-227-1570, nosullivan@wellingtonclassicdressage.com, ihspb.com.

23-27 | World Dressage Masters, Palm

Beach, FL. CONTACT: 561-227-1570, nosullivan@ wellingtonclassicdressage.com, ihspb.com.

Kansas City, MO. CONTACT: changingleadsrescue@ gmail.com, changingleadsequinerescue.org.

5-6 | Young Horse Show Finals, Wellington, FL. CONTACT: 805 -769-6006, info@younghorseshow.com, younghorseshow.com.

6 | QRC Winter Fun Show Series, Lebanon, PA. CONTACT: Quentin Riding Club, 717-273-1151, quentinridingclub@comcast.net, quentinridingclub.com.

6 | Blue Ribbon Ventures at Wishing

Rock Farm, West Suffield, CT. CONTACT: BHC Management, 203-650-3148, bhcmanagement. com.

9-13 | St. Louis Winter Festival, St. Louis, MO. CONTACT: QueenieProductions.com.

9-13 | Aiken Winter Classic- Week 2, Aiken, SC. CONTACT: Progressive Show Jumping, 803-649-3505, psjshows@aol.com, psjshows.com.

27 | Dressage Winter Schooling Show,

9-13 | Lake St. Louis Winter Festival, St. Louis, MI. CONTACT: John McQueen, 318.348.8233, jmcqueen@queenieproductions. com, queenieproductions.com.

28-29 | Global Dressage Forum North

9-13 | Arizona National Horse Show, Scottsdale, AZ. CONTACT: Kristi Bigelow, 602-677-6695, horseshowcentral.com.

Lexington, VA. CONTACT: Virginia Horse Center, 540-464-2950, horsecenter.org.

America, Palm Beach, FL. CONTACT: 561-227-1570, nosullivan@wellingtonclassicdressage.com, ihspb.com.

Driving 16 | Colonial Carriage & Driving Society Meeting, Stockbridge, MA. CONTACT: Kay Konove, kkjfords3@gmail.com.

10-13 | The Barracks January II,

Charlottesville, VA. CONTACT: Claiborne Bishop, 434-293-6568, thebarracksfarm@gmail. com, thebarracksfarm.com.

11-13 | Mount Holyoke Equestrian Talent Search, South Hadley, MA. CONTACT: 413-538-3036, www.mhcriding.com.

20 | Winter Class Sleigh Rally, Stockbridge, MA. CONTACT: Kay Konove, kkjfords3@gmail.com.

11-13 | Mid Winter Thaw, Gales Ferry, CT. CONTACT: 860-464-7934, info@mvhchorse.com, mysticvalleyhuntclub.com.

27 | Winter Carnival Sleigh & Cutter Festival, Woodbury, MN. CONTACT: John Block, 651-433-5312, johmar1@frontiernet.net.

13 | Polar Bear Horse Show, Lexington, VA. CONTACT: Virginia Horse Center, 540-464-2950, horsecenter.org.

January Calendar 13 | San-n-Tone SerieS, Shelbyville, KY. CONTACT: Sandy Stewart, 502-722-9330, horseshowcentral.com.

16 | Blue riBBon WinTer FeSiTval, Waco, TX. CONTACT: Anne Yaffe, 281-934-3251, annyaffe@fighillfarm.com, thja.org.

16-20 | HiTS ocala, Ocala, FL. CONTACT: HITSShows.com.

18-20 | College Preparatory Invitational Show, Wellington, FL. CONTACT: 215-317-4913.

19-20 | HigHFieldS PSJ SerieS, Aiken, SC. CONTACT: Progressive Show Jumping, 803-649-3505, psjshows@aol.com, psjshows.com.

19-20 | WinTer Buckle SerieS aT laTigo, Elbert, CO. CONTACT: Penny Messmer, 719-495-0176, horseshowcentral.com.

19-20 | HorSe SHoWS in THe Park, Newberry, FL. CONTACT: 321-978-0231, horseshowcentral.com.

20 | WinTer ScHooling SerieS-SHoW #2, Spencer, MA. CONTACT: 508-885-4891, jeanne@campmarshall.org, campmarshall.org.

27 | Blue riBBon venTureS aT FairField HunT cluB, Westport, CT. CONTACT: BHC Management, 203-650-3148, bhcmanagement.com.

29-2/3 | HiTS THermal, Thermal, CA. CONTACT: HITSShows.com.

29-2/3 | HiTS ocala, Ocala, FL. CONTACT: HITSShows.com.

30 | greaT SouTHWeST WinTer SerieS i, Katy, TX. CONTACT: Anne Yaffe, 281-934-3251, annyaffe@fighillfarm.com, thja.org.

31-2/3 | arizona Sun counTry circuiT, Scottsdale, AZ. CONTACT: Doug Huls, 480-390-6867, horseshowcentral.com.

31-2/3 | SToneWall counTry HorSe SHoW, Lexington, VA. CONTACT: Virginia Horse Center, 540-464-2950.

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20 | SHalloWBrook ScHooling SHoW SerieS, Somers, CT. CONTACT: 860-749-0749, sallison@shallowbrook.com, shallowbrook.com.

12 | FairField counTy HunT cluB, Westport, CT. CONTACT: BHC Management, 203-650-3148, bhcmanagement.com.

20 | Baymar FarmS January SHoW, Morganville, NJ. CONTACT: Ellie Smith, 732-591-9600, baymarfarms.com.

12-13 | uS mounTed gameS aSSociaTion, Lexington, KY. CONTACT: 859-259-4219, Nicole.Rivera@ky.gov, kyhorsepark.com.

22-27 | HiTS THermal, Thermal, CA. CONTACT: HITSShows.com.

13 | Black SWamP driving cluB meeTing, Arlington, OH. CONTACT: Roger Higgins, 740-251-7193, higgy122@msn.com.

23 | Herring Brook Fram SeHa HorSe SHoW, Pembroke, MA. CONTACT: Mary Beth McGee, 781-924-1922, southeasthunter.com.

23 | WinTer Warm-uP, Waco, TX. CONTACT: Anne Yaffe, 281-934-3251, annyaffe@fighillfarm.com, thja.org.

23-27 | HiTS ocala, Ocala, FL. CONTACT: HITSShows.com.

24-27 | raleigH indoorS WinTer i,

Raleigh, NC. CONTACT: Joan Petty, 919-669-9877, horseshows@trianglefarms.com, trianglefarms.com.

26 | Polar Bear HorSe SHoW, Lexington, VA. CONTACT: Virginia Horse Center, 540-464-2950, horsecenter.org.

26 | Blue riBBon venTureS aT oak meadoW Farm, East Windsor, CT. CONTACT: BHC Management, 203-650-3148, bhcmanagement.com.

26-27 | mcdonogH WinTer claSSic,

Owings Mill, MD. CONTACT: Mimi Brandau, 410-581-4782, mbrandau@mcdonogh.org, mcdonogh.org.

26-27 | FieldS & FenceS dreSSage,

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5-6 | SnoWBall SerieS mounTed gameS, Lexington, KY. CONTACT: 859-259-4219, Nicole.

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20 | iea Home SHoW, Gales Ferry, CT. CONTACT:

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13 | Boulder Brooke equeSTrian cenTer, Redding, CT. CONTACT: BHC Management, 203-650-3148, bhcmanagement.com.

26 | uS mounTed game aSSociaTion, Lexington, KY. CONTACT: 859-259-4219, Nicole.Rivera@ky.gov, kyhorsepark.com.

27 | Folly Farm, Simsbury, CT. CONTACT: BHC Management, 203-650-3148, bhcmanagement.com.

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26-27 | SancTioned race, New London, NH. CONTACT: geoffrey.smith@nesja.com, nesja.com.

Trail rideS 19 | l cinco rancH WinTer Buckle SerieS, Pipe Creek, TX. CONTACT: ACTHA.us.

27 | Wilder eSTrella mounTain Park acTHa Trail ride 4, Goodyear, AZ. CONTACT: ACTHA.us.

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Gurnee, IL. CONTACT: Anita Schadeck, 847-244-4121, horseshowcentral.com.

OK. CONTACT: Cindy Bowling Garner, 405-275-2196, TRIauction@aol.com, trihorse.com.

27 | Jack FroST JuBilee Fun HorSe SHoW SerieS, Ephrata, PA. CONTACT: Kriss Phelps, 717-354-5585, krissphelps@frontiernet.net, www.CrescendoTrainingCentre.com.

18-19 | ProFeSSional rougH STock rodeo SerieS, Lexington, KY. CONTACT: 859-259-4219, Nicole.Rivera@ky.gov, Kyhorsepark.com.

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AFFILIATES

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Equine associations and organizations are the backbone of the horse community. These clubs are great advocates for their breed or discipline and their members. These groups put on great events, safeguard tradition and promote the joy of horsemanship and horse ownership.

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American Bashkir Curly Registry

Connecticut Morgan Horse Association

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American Friesian Association

Connecticut Quarter Horse Association

American based Registry for Purebred and Partbred Friesian Horses.

Promoting the American Quarter Horse.

American Saddlebred Association of Maine, Inc.

Eastern Region Andalusian Horse Club

Understanding, appreciating, breeding & using the American Saddlebred.

Promoting harmony and good will among the community of Iberian horses.

Arabian Horse Association, Inc. of Maine

Empire State Quarter Horse Association

Dedicated to the promotion, use & ownership of Arabian and Half-Arabian horses.

Promoting interest in Quarter Horse ownership, activities, rights and welfare.

Arabian Horse Association of Massachusetts

The Foundation for the Pure Spanish Horse

Promoting the Arabian breed of horses.

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New Hampshire Hunter Jumper Association Dedicated to providing its membership with quality horse shows, a broad learning experience, and a strong foundation for riders who wish to compete at higher levels.

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LAST LAUGH

Let’s Get Organized I’M ALWAYS INTENDING TO GET organized. I never seem to, but I mean well at least. And, the New Year always tempts me to try again. A new year!

A fresh start! I can be a new me—an organized, planning, whiz kid.

One thing I’ve noticed about the experts—they’re really big on planning as part of organizing. They recommend having goals, and plans, for the day, the week, the year, the decade. Where do you want to be this time next year? In five years? Ten years?

Ask a horse person these questions, and it’s pretty simple. Where do you want to be this time next year? Riding my horse. In five years? Riding my horse more. In 10 years? Yep, you guessed it.

But, since they’re experts and I’m not (well, that’s not technically true—I am very expert at procrastinating and being ever so slightly disorganized, but it doesn’t pay well), I thought I should give it a try.

Write out a plan, work the plan, reap the rewards. Sounds great! Here’s how it works in real life, however.

WEEK ONE PLAN: “Typical Horse Lover” (THL) wants to reorganize her barn. Steps: Take out all the tack, clean.

Sort “keep” from “get rid of.” Repair and clean the keepers. Find a place to swap or donate the “get rid ofs.”

Progress Report, end of Week One. Tack project was launched. THL found the old ribbons from her first show and remembered a cute idea for framing ribbons. Left tack cleaning project and started looking for craft magazine with cute idea. Many trips to the craft store and several credit card charges later, cute ribbon project hangs in her living room.

Progress on tack room? 10% finished.

But, it’s now time to go on to Week Two, so the weekend is spent cramming old tack back where it came from.

WEEK TWO PLAN: New regime for conditioning horse to get ready for spring circuit. Steps: Groundwork, progressing to under saddle with specific exercises, culminating in soft, flexible, conditioned, willing horse.

Progress Report, end of Week Two. Regime does not work exactly like shown on expensive DVD. Horse apparently 192 EQUINE

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not on board with groundwork. Perhaps it’s because THL doesn’t have customdesigned tools shown in DVD. Hours spent on computer looking for best price for these items. Waiting for them to arrive in mail. Meantime, enjoying hand-grazing horse. Horse apparently prefers this routine too.

WEEK THREE PLAN: Since we’re waiting for the custom training tools to arrive, Week Three has been amended to conditioning self for spring circuit. Steps: Download exercise videos from Internet; alternate flexibility stretching with strength training on subsequent days.

Progress Report, end of Week Three.

THL still nursing sore and overstretched muscles from the first flexibility day.

Deleted exercise videos in an ibuprofeninduced fit of irritation. Spending days on couch alternating heat with ice packs and admiring cute ribbon project on wall. On plus side, all training implements arrived.

On minus side, can’t lean over far enough to pick up box from front porch.

WEEK FOUR PLAN: Get show clothes ready for spring circuit. Steps: Locate all clothing. Try on and inspect for wear and tear. Clean, mend. Organize clothing and accessories so they are easy to find and transport.

Progress Report, end of Week Four: Dismayed to find clothing has apparently been stored in a miniaturization chamber, which looks exactly like THL’s closet.

All clothing appears to be one to two sizes smaller than indicated on the tag.

Something suspicious is going on here.

Only clothing that fits is ridiculously out of date, or full of stains and holes. THL

spends most of week frantically trying out fashion-updating or stain-hiding ideas. House is littered with sequins, crystals, appliqués, and glue. Having given up on this idea, THL spends remainder of week looking at resale sites online, and calculating how many pieces of tack she’ll have to sell to afford just one item of used show clothing.

WEEK FIVE PLAN: Improve horse’s nutrition. Steps: Read up on supplementation and various feed formulations for the proper protein, carbs, fat, and so forth. Determine optimal feeds and feeding schedule for horse. Organize feeds and supplements for easy access and administration.

Progress Report, end of Week Five: Credit cards maxed out, only to find Horse turns up his nose at most of the stuff. Multiple attractive bins with handlettered labels are filled with pellets, powders, and potions while THL spends hours trying to tempt her pony to sample them. While her back is turned, Horsie does manage to open one of the bins and gorge himself on the only grain he likes, leading to summoning vet and paying for colic treatment.

WEEK SIX PLAN: Throw out all these plans and go back to normal.

Progress Report, end of Week Six: Everyone happy again!

ANGE DICKSON FINN is an award-winning freelance writer, western pleasure competitor, and retired horse show mom who has sensibly given up trying to be organized. Visit her at theingate. com and ridewithoutfear.com, or email ange@ ridewithoutfear.com.

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