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54 Straighten Up! Lacey Donegan uses straight lines and sharp corners to develop strong, solid turns. BY DANIKA KENT

features 42 Act of Valor Encourage your horse to jump with bravery. BY JENNIFER ROBERTS

58 A Past Worth Remembering The history of the New England Morgan Horse Association. BY PATTI BROOKS

64 Crowning Glory A Look at the reigning champions of the USEF Saddle Seat Adult Amateur Medal Final. BY SARAH BREIGLE

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Check out our top Kentucky jodhpur picks on page 34.

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14 Editorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Note 16 On the Road 18 Letters to the Editor 20 In Your Words 25 Points of Interest 31 Now You Know 33 Ten Things 34 Prepurchase Exam 35 Eventing Pointers 36 Training Pointers 39 Ask the Vet

lifestyle

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69 Travel 72 Fashion 73 Fitness 74 Collecting Thoughts

the scoop 75 Industry Wide News 85 Industry Wide Affiliates 89 Hunter/Jumper 97 Eventing 103 Dressage 109 Driving 113 Western 117 Distance Riding/Trail 119 Morgan 122 Arabian 127 Quarter Horse 129 Baroque 131 Breed Affiliates

tail end 136 Real Estate 144 Marketplace 145 Stallion Paddocks 146 Directories 154 Classifieds 156 Affiliate Directory 160 Last Laugh 8

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33 Meet the amazing Hackney pony. 115 Shawn Flarida and Spooks Gotta Whiz

won the Adequan/USEF Open Reining National Championship.

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on the cover Models in our midst at Little River Friesians. Read more on pages 22 and 23. COVER PHOTO BY RAY STANYARD

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EXECUTIVE EDITOR/GENERAL MANAGER

Elisabeth Prouty-Gilbride OPERATIONS MANAGER

Kelly Lee Brady MANAGING EDITOR

Kelly Ballou NEWS EDITOR

SOCIAL EDITOR

Kathryn Selinga Jennifer Roberts EDITORIAL INTERN

Jane Carlton ART DIRECTOR

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Candice Madrid, Raquel Gardner SALES AND MARKETING STRATEGIST

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Laurel Foster, 508-987-5886, ext. 222 DIRECTOR OF PRODUCTION

Kristine Miller PRODUCTION MANAGERS

Cher Wheeler, Sherry R. Brown

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EDITOR’S NOTE

Pick Your Passion ONE OF THE GREAT things about riding is that there are so many options within the sport. From eventing to western pleasure and dressage to driving, there really is something for everyone. As I’m sure most people have, I’ve dabbled in a handful of disciplines throughout my years of riding. One of the first was barrel racing. As a kid who didn’t want to stand still for long, I found it to be an adrenaline rush. This month, world champion barrel racer, Lacey Donegan, teaches readers how to use straight lines and sharp corners to develop strong, solid turns. Find out more on page 54. On the opposite end of the spectrum, we look at what it takes to win at the USEF Saddle Seat Adult Amateur Medal Final, held this month in Lexington, KY. Starting on page 64, last year’s champion, Emily Chapman, and reserve champion, Kristen Smith, provide some insight into the sport and what they learned by making it to the top. When you think of versatility, one of the first breeds you may think of is the Morgan. Their legacy started in New England with Justin Morgan and Figure, and although the breed has grown exponentially since then, they still owe a lot to the New England Morgan Horse Association, the first “local” Morgan club in the country. To find out how this club set out to promote the Morgan in 1949 and has grown to be the hub of Morgans in New England, turn to page 58. Whether you have had one love from the start or like to dabble in all things horse-related, we have you covered. Don’t forget to let us know your thoughts; email editorial@equinejournal.com.

Managing Editor

Be a Part of the Equine Journal » This month in our “In Your Words” column, we asked how you stay in shape for riding. See the answers on page 20. We would love to feature your answer next month. Visit us on Facebook, or send your answers to editorial@equinejournal.com. » If you have a great photo of your horse you would like to see as our Photo of the Month, email it to Jenn@equinejournal.com. » Do you have a horse health or training question? Send your questions to Jenn@equinejournal.com, and we will have a leading veterinarian or trainer provide the answers you are looking for.

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ON THE ROAD

Kindred Spirits

All of the exhibitors exploded with excitement when Louis Fox, who is legally blind, won the Arabian Western Pleasure Select Rider class with his own Joys Juliette.

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Lisa Robinson, Li R bi ringmaster, i t and d Jack J k Thomas, judge, display their March for Dimes support during the benefit class.

compete for the thrill of the victory pass; however, at AHCC it was invigorating to see the crowd cheer loudly when the top prize was awarded, no matter who they were rooting for. The AHCC horse show goes above and beyond the average horse show. However, with a progressive barn party on Friday night, everyone stayed to enjoy themselves far after the classes were over and the horses were put to bed for the night. With a Luau theme, hula skirts and leis could be seen throughout the barns; the crowd favorite may have been the beloved announcer Andy Bailey rocking a coconut bra as he danced down the aisles. The annual benefit class was one to remember, with the proceeds going to the Connecticut chapter of the March of Dimes, everyone (and I mean everyone) showed up in an act of support. Horses and dogs entered the ring to show off… some of which were handled by even the most unlikely of suspects; we even caught a farrier’s apprentice showing off for the crowd! It was Alice Spinella and her trusting canine companions that brought home the blue ribbon, as well as the beautiful rose garlands that all of the participants received. In between the laughter and the smiles, individuals reflected on the families whose lives have been forever blessed by the aid of the March of Dimes. After all, horseback riding iis much more than a sport; iin these late nights and early mornings, your competition m become your friends. b

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PHOTOS: BROOKE FOTI PHOTOGRAPHY

I AM NOT A MORNING PERSON, let’s make that clear. But, when it comes to horse shows, it seems nearly effortless to jump out of bed at the first chirp of my alarm. Recently, I attended the Arabian Horse Club of Connecticut (AHCC) annual horse show, and I was reminded why I love horse show mornings…in fact, I was reminded why I love horse shows in general. The barn before the sun rises is a peaceful haven. Horses quietly eat their breakfast while braiders twist luck into manes as they work their way down the aisle. Conversation and laughter soon fill the barns as exhibitors arrive clutching their oversized coffees as they prepare for the day. It’s in these moments that even the fiercest of competitors are truly wonderful acquaintances, all sharing in the love of horses and the love of horse shows. It’s a powerful reminder that generally, despite the pressure of competition, the vast majority of horse show goers are great people that turn into the best of friends. It’s rarely mentioned, but the camaraderie between horse show competitors is immense; at AHCC it was no different. It is refreshing to see smiles between exhibitors as they reach across party (err… barn?) lines. Whether it’s grabbing a towel to quickly wipe boots or the encouraging words as they head into the rings, it’s clear that everyone is there for more than just another satin ribbon to display proudly. That is…until I trot down the chute, then all bets are off. It would be naive to say that ribbons and great rides don’t matter, as we all

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR [ FEATURED LET TER ]

North Woods Animal Treats for Your Thoughts!

We love hearing from you! Send us your letters to the editor for a chance to win next month’s prize of North Woods Animal Treats. All letters we receive by July 15 will be entered in the drawing. Send your submissions to editorial@ equinejournal.com, or to Equine Journal,l Editorial, 83 Leicester Street, N. Oxford, MA 01537.

I loved the barn hacks in the May issue. Such a fun article, but it was also so helpful! - Gretchen Reichs, Hanover, NH

Congratulations to Gretchen Reichs for winning July’s letterof-the-month! She will receive some North Woods Animal Treats.

Thank you so much for posting my show dates in your calendar. What an easy format to get the word to people! Thanks for all of this information; I look forward to using it for my own schedule! -Heidi Jo Hauri-Gill, First Choice Riding Academy, Enfield, NH I’m not really sure about the Young Event Horse Program [featured in the March issue]. I am not sure why more breeding is being encouraged when there are already so many unwanted horses and why a fouryear-old is taking any significant jumps. We need to start them older not younger. -Kimba Justice, Sagamore Hills, OH I am surprised the Equine Journall readers don’t know more about the New York City carriage horses. On page 26 of April’s issue, it is reported that 44% of readers believe the carriage horses should be banned and another 19% believe they should be more regulated. NYC carriage horses are given five weeks of annual vacation in Pennsylvania. They are not allowed to work in weather that is too hot or too cold. They are regularly inspected with a stellar record of care and safety higher than the sports most of us take part in. They even have 24/7 attendants and a sprinkler system in all the barns. Contrary to popular belief, they don’t work in traffic except to travel to and from Central Park where they work and cars are not allowed. How many readers follow that standard for their own horses? I really thought Equine Journal readers would support equines in all walks of life. -Didi Culp, Via Email I really enjoy your magazine and always learn something from every issue. However, the April issue and its article “Putting the Pieces Together” by Jenn Roberts is exceptional. For quite some time I’ve been trying to re-write our saddle fitting guide “fit-to-rider” and have struggled trying to make this complex subject readable and understandable. Jenn has done a wonderful job. I think I’ll just have our customers read this article instead of re-writing our saddle-fitting guide. Thanks to Jenn, I can devote my time and efforts to designing better saddles instead of writing a fitting guide. -Ruth Hanks, Director of Marketing, SmithWorthington Saddlery, Hartford, CT Thank you so much for including my Guppy’s photo as “Photo of the Month” for May! It made my day! All the best. -Kim Gatto

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Editor’s note: In our June cover story, we stated that Michael Poulin had been inducted into the United States Dressage Association (USDA) Hall of Fame; the reference should have been made to the United States Dressage Federation (USDF). Additionally, Kate Poulin was not listed as one of Michael’s students who went on to participate in the Pan Am Games.

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IN YOUR WORDS

How do you stay in shape for riding? Doing barn chores and pilates. Along with riding four to five times a week. -Joelle M. Conover Riding, cleaning stalls, and doing beginner lessons— running with a horse to teach a posting trot helped me drop more than 15 pounds one summer! --Meg Fox

Ride more! -Amanda Myers Running, riding, weights, and cardio in the gym. -Heather Hartland Best way I ever found was cleaning stalls! -Jaye Fisher

Running, elliptical, and weights. Would love to do equestrian pilates, but it’s too expensive! It’s a shame because we have an excellent instructor in my area. -Kathryn Ba By riding.

Belly dancing. -Rosita Den Hartog Riding and pilates. -Tracy Stead Running.

-Heather Berner Pilates. Several doctors years ago told me to stop riding...pilates extended my ability to keep going. -Sharon Spaziani

-Kelly Tyson Going to the gym and trying to eat well! -Claire Ziff

Do barn chores, and a lot of walking when teaching lessons. -Gale Wolfe

I have a yellow Lab that helps me stay in shape for riding. We walk approximately three to four miles daily. I ride bikes, horses, and do free weights. I maintain a small horse property and do the daily tasks that go along with that. -Karen Desroches. Senior Advertising/Marketing Consultant

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What is your horse’s most endearing quality?

Send your answers to Jenn@EquineJournal.com.

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Equine Journal Advertorial

ON THE COVER

Little River Plantation Friesians Havana, Florida

SUCCESSFUL BUSINESSMAN MIGUEL “Mike” Fernandez does nothing halfway. So when he decided to add a horse breeding, training, and sales program to his 4,000-acre hunting lodge and ranch known as Little River Plantation, just north of Tallahassee, FL, he chose the Friesian breed. With their flowing manes, tails, feather, and baroque grace, the Friesian horse exemplifies the best in athletic ability, head-turning beauty and kind, willing disposition. Fernandez teamed up with internationally renowned Friesian trainer and handler Bruce Griffin of Griffin Sport Horses in Virginia to choose horses of the finest quality for the breeding and sales program at Little River. Working together, Bruce and his wife, Staci, helped Fernandez amass a herd of the finest quality Friesians available in the United States and the Netherlands. The Griffins searched the United States and flew to Holland and personally selected a group of exquisite Model mares to add to the herd, now totaling 16 Friesians of all ages. Farm manager Gaby Santiso is in charge of the daily care and breeding program at the Plantation, while the Griffins handle the training, showing, and inspection preparation and handling of these magnificent horses. The collaboration has resulted in Little River Friesians taking the show world by storm including earning multiple regional, national, and world championships. First Premie Ster mare, Hendrica LSI, bred by Lorick Stables, was awarded the USEF National Grand Champion Friesian, USEF National Champion In-Hand Friesian, and USEF National Reserve Champion Hunter Pleasure Friesian titles. Model mare, Truus van het Houkumhuis, won seven championships at the Region 1 Championships, including two Regional Walk/Trot Championships with the Griffin’s eightyear-old daughter, Janae Antonia Griffin, in the saddle. “This mare was undefeated in halter and sport horse in-hand, yet a child can compete her, which shows the versatility of this breed,” says Griffin. Little River Plantation’s gelding, Co 22

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Equine Journal Advertorial

photos: (top) Jason Kalinoski; (bottom) victoria montoro

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[ABOVE] Some of the amazing Friesians at Little River Plantation. [BELOW] Mike Fernandez and his first Friesian, 1st premie ster champion gelding, Crusader.

Fan S, was also undefeated in halter at the Region 1 Championships and took first in show driving at the Bonnie Blue National in Lexington, VA. Staci Griffin describes the team aspect at Little River Plantation, “We are honored to be part of Mike Fernandez’s effort to develop a breeding, training, and sales program of this quality. We love to showcase Little River’s Friesians out at shows, the response to these horses is amazing. Their presence is breathtaking in the show ring, but they also have a gentle, trainable disposition that makes them a wonderful family mount for trail riding or the perfect choice for someone who is interested in getting into competition. If you are looking for the finest quality, you will find it at Little River Friesians.” Little River Plantation will work with prospective buyers to help them choose the right Friesian for their goals, from foals to finished show horses. For more information, contact Gaby Santiso at Little River Plantation, 850-539-1495 or Bruce or Staci Griffin at Griffin Sport Horses, 434-335-4186 or GriffinSportHorses.com. For more information on Little River Plantation, visit littleriverplantationfla.com.

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POINTS OF INTEREST p. 25 | NOW YOU KNOW p. 31 | 10 THINGS p. 33 | PREPURCHASE EXAM p. 34 QUICK TIPS p. 35 & 36 | ASK THE VET p. 39

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bits & pieces POINTS OF INTEREST

SWEET TREAT

MEDIA REVIEW

Did you know that your favorite summer fruit is also an excellent treat for your horse? Feed him watermelon for a refreshing pick-me-up; he will even enjoy the rinds!

[ BOOK ]

On the Trail of the Ancestors: A Black Cowboy’s Ride Across America BY LISA E. WINKLER,

150 pages, paperback, CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (CreateSpace. com), 2012, $12.95.

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month adventure taught Dean not just about the early pioneers of the West and the history of African Americans, but also about himself as he battles a brain tumor. Whether you are navigating a difficult journey or simply looking for inspiration, this book is a reminder to stay true to your dreams.

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Onlyy at Horse Shows

Want to be included in our polls? Visit us on Facebook by scanning the QR Code with your smartphone.

PHOTO: (TOP RIGHT) CHRISTOPHER HATCH

A New York schoolteacher, Miles J. Dean, took a crosscountry horseback ride to celebrate the journey that early Americans made as they settled the United States. As he covered the 5,000 miles from shore to shore, he met the people of America—telling them about his childhood dream to be a cowboy as he listened to their dreams and aspirations, bringing him closer to Americans of so many different backgrounds and heritages.

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bits & pieces POINTS OF INTEREST

Small But Mighty What has four legs, mad basketball skills, g great hair and looks awesome in his jersey?

BE THERE! Mark your calendars for BreyerFest Silver Jubilee, Breyer Animal Creation’s 25th annual festival for horse lovers to be held July 11-13, 2014 at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, KY. This fun, family-friendly festival celebrates everything we love about horses and the model horses that are inspired by them!

It’s Amos the Wonder Horse, and he’s one of the busiest Minis we know. Each year, he spends a little time with the world famous Harlem Globetrotters, visiting schools and helping the team teach their program, the ABC’s of Bullying Prevention. The Globetrotters made Amos an honorary goodwill ambassador for his community service work. Plus, what other team has a real horse that can actually play the basketball game, H.O.R.S.E.? Amos also visits nursing homes, works with special needs kids, and visits schools with local law enforcement. In his spare time, he paints, plays the xylophone, plays beanbag toss, and posts on his Facebook page where he has friends from around the world who follow his daily adventures.

Double the Fun! At the recent American Saddlebred Horse Association (ASHA) Annual Convention, the American Saddlebred Registry (ASR) Pleasure Disciplines Committee approved revised specifications for the ASHA National Pleasure Equitation Championship class. Beginning in 2014, riders may also compete on horses registered with the Half American Saddlebred Registry of America in the Pleasure Equitation division. The Pleasure Equitation Finals class will be held at the St. Louis National Charity Horse Show in 2014. The American Saddlebred part of the show will run from September 24-28, 2014.

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

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Over 150 types of internal parasites are known to infect horses.

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Threadworms primarily affect foals; they may acquire the parasite through larvae present in the mare’s milk. Threadworm larvae are most commonly found in mare’s milk from four to 40 days after foaling.

Small strongyles account for approximately 80% of the internal parasite population; they are responsible for a clinical disease known as larval cyathostomosis.

Long roundworms, or ascarids, can grow to be eight to 10 inches long and are yellow to white in color.

Roundworm R d eggs are very resilient and can live in the soil for up to 10 years.

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bits & pieces 10 THINGS 10 fun facts about the Hackney pony

The Happening pp Hackney BY JENNIFER ROBERTS

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The Hackney pony is closely related to the Hackney horse. They do not have their own studbook, instead sharing one with the Hackney horse in all countries with an official Hackney Stud Book Registry.

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erts are unsure how the word hackney was derived, t is thought to have come from the Old French d â&#x20AC;&#x153;haquenee,â&#x20AC;? meaning an ambling horse or mare.

The breeding of Hackneys in England was formalized by the founding of the Hackney Society in 1883.

topher Wilson developed the Hackney pony by Sir George; a Hackney stallion foaled in 1866, to d with Fell pony mares, and then interbreeding . He also introduced Welsh pony blood.

Originally known as Wilson ponies, they developed toughness by enduring inhospitable conditions with little food or care. By the 1880s, the breed was recognized as the Hackney pony.

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ney ponies have had considerable influence on evelopment of the American Shetland pony. By sbreeding with Shetland ponies, they produced n Shetland show pony.

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In the show ring they are most commonly seen in harness. They are also shown under saddle and in-hand. The Hackney Pony division recognizes six categories of harness exhibition: Hackney Pony (cob tail) Pony, Hackney Roadster, Park Pleasure Driving, Show Pleasure Driving, and Country Pleasure Driving.

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m the 1890s until the Great Depression, wealthy ricans imported a number of Hackney horses ponies. The first Hackney pony to be imported to tates was 239 Stella, who was brought to PhilaA.J. Cassat in 1878.

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Hackney ponies can make wonderful dressage, and hunter/jumper ponies f They also make wonderful little western gymkhana ponies and, in the late 1950s and early 1960s, shown in parade, trail, and western pleasure

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ey pony must measure under 14 hould exhibit true pony charactermply appearing as a scaled-down version of the Hackney horse. Their height ranges from 12.2 t

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bits & pieces PREPURCHASE EXAM

Kentucky y Jodhpurs This month, our testers graded schooling jods just for you!

Kerrits MicroCord Bootcut with Extended Knee Patch

Boot Cut Performance Stickyseat

These flattering schooling jods not only make you look good, but they keep you in the saddle as well. Armed with a rubberized grip seat and ultra suede knee patches, you’ll be able to outride anything your horse can throw your way. The quality moisture wicking, compression fabric offers four-way stretch while smoothing out all of those unsightly lumps and bumps. The waist is also higher in the back, which really helps to minimize the dreaded “muffin top!” BUY IT: StickySeat.com, $88

Seriously comfortable with a d classic look, these microcord bootcut breeches look greaat on and off of the horse. The microcord fabric not only provides a flattering look, but also allows for a complete range of motion (perfect for mounting and those fabulous unexpected d dismounts). The thick elastic waistband with thin belt loops ensure that your pants stay right where you put them. As an added benefit, the knee patch extendss completely down your calf for some extra security when you need it. BUY IT: Kerrits.com, $99

Ann Margaret Equestrian Jods

Well made, in a variety of colors and fabrics, these jods can be customized to match any color scheme or outfit. Fantastically tailored, they have darts in just the right area to be flattering and comfortable (an awesome combination!). With fabric that stretches just enough, they are perfect for schooling (you might want to pick up an extra pair that matches your day coat as well). Our tester loved the coordinating jod straps that came with each pair; they matched the knee patches for an added flair! BUY IT: AMEquestrian.com, $125

This month’s products for review will be donated to the University of Kentucky Saddle Seat Team.

Our testers:: This month, our Prepurchase Exam was conducted by: Jennifer Roberts, Social Editor.

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Do you have a product to suggest? Contact Jenn@EquineJournal.com with your ideas.

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bits & pieces QUICK TIPS tips from top professionals

Eventing g Pointers With Katie Murphy

My hunter has never been outside of the ring, but I would love to start eventing him. What are some suggestions for preparing him for the cross-country phase?

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First and foremost, expose him to the world outside the ring. Do this slowly and with patience. Ask an instructor or friend who has a calm and experienced horse to come with you, and/ or be on the ground while you school. Ensure that you and your horse have the proper safety equipment: helmet, safety vest, galloping boots, etc. Find an experienced eventing instructor to work with you. Prior to venturing out to a crosscountry course for schooling, you can implement cross-country exercises at home with gymnastics, ground poles, and related distances. If you have a field, you can set up a small vertical and use that obstacle to prepare you and your horse for differences in footing and terrain while maintaining a balanced gate. Additionally, this fence adds the bonus of the top rail falling down if the distance is misjudged. Often at events, horses are performing the dressage test, galloping cross-country, and jumping stadium all in the same general area. There is a lot of activity. If your horse is not accustomed to this type of environment, bring him to local shows or another facility and allow him to walk around the grounds (or the warm-up ring if you have permission) in a relaxed manner, taking in the environment. Riding on varying terrain—a field, trails, or a dirt road—will help build better balance and fitness in you and your horse. Practice transitions and adjusting your horse’s gaits up and down the hills. Over time, add ground

poles to your riding area in the field. This will also test your rhythm and balance as you negotiate the obstacles. You can then turn these poles into a small vertical. Working in the similar conditions found on crosscountry courses will give you and your horse the firsthand experience needed in competition. Be certain to have someone knowledgeable with Riding on varying terrain will help build better balance and fitness in both you and your horse. you on the ground when you are schooling. Just as you would a stadium Ensure that your horse is fit for course, maintain balance and rhythm cantering and jumping across an throughout your cross-country school open field. An instructor can help you regardless of your horse’s gait or type build a conditioning plan for you and of obstacle. With my youngsters, I first your equine. introduce cross-country elements at the Ultimately, your goal should be that walk. They are asked to calmly walk your horse is confident and happy. Take over logs, through water, up banks, your time, listen to him, and seek guiddown drops, and across ditches. They ance from an event instructor who has are allowed to take their time assessing experience working with green or new the questions and are asked to continue to eventing horses. forward to the fence or stand at the halt if they try to spin or run from the KATIE MURPHY jump. This is repeated until the horse is trains and competes horses relaxed and comfortable approaching, jumping, and recovering from the throughout the obstacle. At that time, I request that he East Coast. At jump the fences at the trot, and then an early age, work up to the canter. If the horse she earned a Pony Club chooses to drop to the slower gait upon the approach to the fence that is fine, B rating and competed through the Intermediate level. Katie specializes in provided he is still moving forward and starting young horses in a positive manner in balance. so they may progress to the best of their If you hack or trail ride, take advantage of nature’s cross-country course. ability while enjoying their work. She resides Walk over fallen logs and cross-streams in Weare, NH, and trains out of a privately owned farm in Hopkinton, NH. She is availand puddles. Your horse will learn to able for lessons and clinics, and is accepting incorporate these natural elements into his usual routine. This will assist in horses for training. For more information, visit making cross-country second nature. MurphyEventing.com. July 2014

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Trainingg Pointers With Bevin O’Reilly Dugan

My mare often tracks crooked, with her shoulders to the outside. How can I begin to have her travel straight?

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If your horse travels with her shoulders out, you will need to go back a few steps in her training to solve the problem.

exercise is to work on riding a square in the arena, paying attention to keeping the shoulders and haunches of the horse on the same path. Imagine you are riding on a set of railroad tracks. If you find that the shoulders travel on a larger square than the haunches, your horse is crooked. To fix this, contain your horse using your outside rein and leg. Another approach to solving your straightness issue is to do some leg-yielding to loosen your horse. She may be traveling crooked because she is tight. However, the ultimate straightening exercises, once your horse is ready for them, are shoulder-in and counter-canter. Both of these exercises are designed to give the rider more control of the horse’s shoulders. If you can place the shoulders in front of the haunches, you will be on the road to straightness. As you work with the exercises I have mentioned, bear in mind that there is a possibility that your horse has a physical issue that is causing her to want to

travel crooked. I think of good riding as physical therapy for the horse. If you feel that the physical therapy I have mentioned above does not help your horse, or if it even makes her worse, it would be best to call your veterinarian to see if there might be more going on. Remember to go back to basics first. Work to be sure your horse relaxes and stretches before you try to make her straight. Good luck! BEVIN DUGAN is a United States Eventing Association (USEA) ICP Level 2 Certified Instructor and manager/trainer at Winchester Stables in Newfane, VT. She can be seen at dressage shows and events throughout the season as both a coach and as a competitor.

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If your horse wants to travel with her shoulders out, you will need exercises to bring them in, and your horse’s level of schooling will determine where you begin. I will assume we need to start at the very beginning. Before you can work on straightness, you need a couple of other items to be in place. As is so often the case, one often needs to take a step or two backward in order to progress. First, your horse must travel in a regular rhythm with relaxation. Let’s take the walk as an example. Your horse should walk in four regular beats, remaining physically loose and mentally calm. Then, she must accept contact with the bit. As she pushes with her hind legs, your hands receive that push into the bit. Once this is achieved, you will begin to gain the sense of the horse’s energy thrusting through to the bit. This is the point at which straightness can begin to be addressed. Depending on where you are starting from with your horse, and the amount of help you are able to receive from an instructor, this process could come along quite nicely in one ride, or it could take several months. As you work to have your horse push to the bit, think about stretching a rubber band. When you are holding your end of the reins and your horse is pushing into the bit at the other end, you are stretching the horse’s body until it is straight, much like what would happen if you stretched out a rubber band. Think, “Go forward to go straight.” In addition to the basic concepts of the training scale to work on your horse’s straightness, you may also utilize some specific exercises. The most basic

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bits & pieces ASK THE VET your horse health questions answered

Watch Those Worms Learn the Reasons Behind Deworming BY GENEVIEVE COMEAU, VMD, AND A. RACHEL ROEMER, DVM, OF NEW ENGLAND EQUINE MEDICAL AND SURGICAL CENTER

Why do I need to deworm my horse? What are the consequences of not deworming?

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Deworming is an important aspect of equine health care, as horses can be affected by a variety of internal parasites. These parasites mainly affect the gastrointestinal system and can lead to episodes of colic, lethargy, weight loss, and diarrhea if they are left unchecked. There are a few parasites that we see causing most of the clinical signs in horses, including small strongyles, tapeworms, and roundworms. Small strongyles (also known as cyathostomins) are found on any pasture, and basically all grazing horses have some worm burden; however, they normally only cause clinical disease when they are present in high numbers. The larval (early life) stages of these worms can cause serious problems. The larvae invade the lining of the cecum and large colon and form cysts where they continue to develop. At this stage, there may be tens of thousands of larvae, which can cover the entire wall of the intestine, causing severe damage to its structural integrity while preventing absorption and metabolism of nutrients. The wall of these cysts protects the worm larvae and prevents many conventional dewormers from affecting them. These parasites cause even more devastating damage when they emerge from

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the cyst into the lumen of the intestines in massive numbers. This is known as “larval cyathostominosis” and can lead to significant intestinal wall damage, diarrhea, and serious colic. Tapeworms are another equine parasite that requires control as they can latch onto the wall of the intestine and lead to intussusception, or telescoping, of the intestine in on itself. This condition causes colic and requires surgical correction. Finally, young horses can acquire roundworms (Parascaris equorum), which can cause poor growth, respiratory disease, and small intestinal impactions. Small intestinal impactions have a guarded prognosis for survival and have the potential to cause intestinal rupture. In the past, deworming was generally recommended on a very regular basis, and every horse in a barn was treated with the same protocol. We have changed our deworming recommendations to treat individual horses that are most susceptible to infection and therefore are most likely to contaminate pastures. Similarly, each horse varies greatly in his susceptibility to infection by internal parasites and requires individual attention to determine his parasite control program. The goal is to limit the parasite burden in horses to a manageable level that will avoid illness without trying to eliminate all parasites, which leads to resistance and more problems in the future. Current recommendations by the American Association of Equine Practitioners include treating all adult horses one to two times yearly for large strongyles, tapeworms, bots, and spirurid nematodes. The best time to treat is

CONTROLLING PARASITES IN THE PASTURE

PASTURE MAINTENANCE IS A CRUCIAL PART OF A GOOD PARASITE CONTROL PROGRAM AND is very effective. In large pastures, horses will graze in one area and pass manure in another, limiting the chance of re-infecting themselves or infecting others. If pastures are overgrazed or overcrowded, horses may not be able to separate eating and defecating. If pastures need to be dragged, we recommend doing so only in the hottest months of the summer and then leaving the pasture empty for a few weeks to allow the heat to kill off parasites. It may be better to pick up manure and dispose of it rather than dragging to prevent the spread of infective parasites.

In the past, deworming was recommended on a very regular basis, and every horse in a barn was treated with the same protocol, but recommendations have now changed.

during the spring and fall and the product should contain ivermectin or moxidectin as well as praziquantel. Any additional treatment should be targeted toward horses with high strongyle contamination. To determine which drug class to use to prevent small strongyles, it is best to have your veterinarian perform fecal egg counts on all of your horses (or 10% of your herd if there is a large number). Treat all of your horses with an accurate dose of one class of dewormer, then re-check a fecal egg count in two weeks to determine if it was effective or if the parasites show any resistance. This will allow your veterinarian to come up with a deworming program that can accurately treat your horses. Once you have determined whether there is resistance on your farm, recommendations for individual horses can be initiated. This can be determined by having your veterinarian perform fecal egg counts two to three times per year to determine how many eggs each horse sheds in his manure. Horses with high fecal egg counts are considered “high shedders,” which means they are contributing most to pasture contamination. Horses that are “low shedders” do not need additional treatment. Young horses (less than three years old) have different deworming requirements and a deworming program should be established with the guidance of your veterinarian. July 2014

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ACT Tooff VALOR ENCOURAGE YOUR HORSE TO JUMP WITH BRAVERY BY JENNIFER ROBERTS

tanding by the in-gate, looking out over a course of jumps before heading into the ring can almost seem like an act of battle. With hours of practice drills and a proper plan of attack put in place, you hope that you and your teammate are up to the challenge. However, more than one thing is necessary when you head onto the battlefield; not only do you need the relevant skills, but you need a level of bravery to get you through the trials ahead.

While your jumper class may not be the Battle of Bunker Hill, you will need a plan in place as well as a willing army—in this case your horse. Hang around the jumper ring long enough and you are sure to hear the word “brave” tossed around time and time again: “Wow, that one’s brave!” “He’s brave—he attacked that combination!” “You need to jump bravely into that line.” Just as courageous warriors fill the stories of victory on the battlefield, the equine stars of the jumper ring are blessed with the innate quality of bravery. We spoke with a few equestrians who have war stories of their own to find out just what it takes to make your equine partner a combatant ready to take on the jumper ranks. » 42

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» THE MAKINGS OF A WARRIOR

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Just like people, horses are born with unique personality traits that shape who they are and the direction where they will head in life. However, in the same way that a timid person can be taught successful public speaking skills, a naturally shy horse can be taught to have confidence in his abilities and to tackle the questions that are asked on the jump course. According to Ginger Albert, the owner and trainer of Venture Farm in Pownal, ME, “It is important for a horse to jump bravely so that the end result is fun for the horse and the rider. Also a confident horse will step up to save the rider when needed, (hopefully this is not needed too frequently). A confident horse will gladly go to new venues and jump around with little or no concern, therefore making the exercise fun for all. A confident horse will also keep a rider confident, or teach a learning rider to be confident.” Cyndy van der Meer has been riding and teaching at her family-owned farm, Saddle Rowe, in Medway, MA, her entire life. She tells us, “It becomes quite apparent at the beginning stages of your horse’s training whether they are naturally brave or timid. At this point, you need to adjust your training program

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It is essential to realize that the rider is just as big a part of the equation as the horse. A confident and balanced rider is integral. “It is extremely important that the rider is able to balance themselves with an independent leg and seat so as not to burden and confuse the horse while he is focusing on his job,” Kristen Guadagnino of Full Circle Farm in Manchester, CT, explains. “A common mistake is riders balancing themselves off of the horse’s mouth with their hands. This is detrimental to the horse’s balance and will eventually discourage any bravery in a horse.”

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It is essential that you continue your flatwork. Reinforcing your aids will make your horse easier to control between the fences.

accordingly. You will find that even a timid horse can learn to be more confident in his skills with an experienced rider following an appropriate training program.” It is important to help your horse maintain his courage throughout his training program as well. “When it comes to teaching a horse to jump with bravery, I always try to keep the horse confident by making the exercises easy and inviting,” explains van der Meer. “In the initial training, it is particularly important to go slowly and gradually increase the difficulty to keep it a positive experience.”

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While having a brave horse is an asset to any rider, a horse that is overly arrogant in his abilities can get into trouble. Horses that are extremely brave need to be brought along slowly in the their training, as often their pride in their abilities can cause the rider to push them faster than their training warrants. Also, horses that have too much faith in their talent can become strong and less rideable. Van der Meer says, “A horse that ‘tunes’ out his rider may leave strides out or gallop past the turns. This can lead to having rails down or jumping from a dangerous distance and crashing through the jump, making it unsafe for both horse and rider!”

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So the question begs, where to start? Just as army personnel go through basic training to learn what is expected of them and to be transformed, horses must start at the beginning and slowly work their way through the ranks. That means flatwork…and lots of it. Kristen Guadagnino, the head trainer and barn manager at Full Circle Farm in Manchester, CT, explains, “If your horse is unable to do proper flatwork, there are no magical jumping exercises to get him to be better at jumping and therefore more confident in himself. Your horse needs to be educated about how to balance and bend his own body so that he can call on those techniques when he is approaching a scary jump or technical series of jumps.” Albert explains that more often than not, a lack of flatwork makes a horse hesitant over fences, “The main reason for lack of bravery can be just a lack of good basics on the flat. Does the horse know how to carry a consistent rhythm, stay straight, and know how to easily adjust its speed? Before a horse can jump comfortably, it must be able to open and close its stride easily and be good to the aids. Therefore, adjustments can be made easily on the approach and take off to make the jump as simple as possible. A horse that is willing to go forward will be straight, making the exercise simpler to accomplish.” In order to make the jumping fun and inviting for your horse, it needs to be easy. That means that your horse needs to have proper muscling and the necessary body control. “In order to keep your horse brave and moving forward between the fences, you need to be able to have a strong flatwork base that you can fall back on,” van der Meer explains. “From the beginning, I make sure that I am establishing a thorough training program that I can fall back on and trust when I need to.” Consistency and patience are keys to success as you use flatwork to

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Gymnastics can help your horse to gradually realize their abilities and become braver without overfacing them.

prepare your horse to be as brave as possible, as with all horse training and development. Diligence in keeping a system is what establishes a foundation of confidence and muscle memory.

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It is important to point out that while timid horses can be taught to jump in a braver fashion, they may never have the same courageous flair that others have. “No matter what you do, some horses will just never register very highly on the bravery scale,” Guadagnino says, “and they will always need to be partnered with either a more confident rider, or a rider who has built a trusting partnership with them.” But no matter what, you can still use proper training to give your horse the skills and experience to develop more confidence. Albert mentions that occasionally you may need to reassess your horse’s goals, “It is just like watching a kid throw a baseball, some just naturally know how to do it, others can work to accomplish a good throw, and some just aren’t meant to throw a ball. Asking a horse to jump is the same thing. If a horse is terrified to trot over a pole on the ground perhaps one should think of another career for him.”

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Once you have established that you have a thorough flatwork base, you can begin to introduce jumping into (or back into) the equation. There are a variety of ways to increase your horse’s bravery over fences. Gymnastics can be an excellent tool to help your horse. “With gymnastics, you have the ability to systematically increase the number of fences with correct distances, height, and width to maintain their confidence,” says van der Meer. However, it is imperative that you keep a close eye on the horse and his reactions in order for it to be effective. “As soon as the horse begins to hesitate or ‘not want to play,’ I immediately take a step back to regain their confidence,” van der Meer continues. A confident and brave horse approaches jumps with a forward, “go-get-em” attitude. Exposure to many different fence types can help many timid horses. If your horse is alarmed or worried when he approaches jumps that are different in appearance, then he needs to be routinely exposed to a variety of colors, patterns, and textures. Guadagnino has an excellent exercise to assist with this. “I like to build an easy three stride line with a rail and standards as the first jump and a cross-rail as the second jump. Then, trot through the exercise and then canter through it until you and your horse are comfortable with the striding. Then start to add different objects and patterns to the second jump. With each new pattern or object that you add, you should always begin trotting through the exercise first and then progress to cantering.” You may find that some horses need to routinely revisit certain types of jumps (liverpools, for example) to help them maintain their bravery when they encounter the obstacles at a competition. While you do not want to drill these fences, it is important to keep them at the forefront of your training routine, especially if you find them to be your horse’s Achilles heel. Van der Meer also likes to have her horses jumping on a consistent basis. “I think it’s extremely important to keep the jumps small and the exercises interesting, all the while concentrating on proper flatwork in between the fences. I also find that introducing a variety of different types of jumps helps with

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bravery so I always include flower boxes, gates, and roll top into a horse’s education from the beginning.”

RISING TO THE CHALLENGES Having a brave and willing partner is valuable. It is essential that you can rely on your horse, and your horse can rely on you in the challenges that you will face together. “It is a huge advantage to have a brave horse for any rider. Jumping is difficult, but becomes exponentially more difficult if you have a horse who doesn’t necessarily want to jump,” says van der Meer. “I have found that with consistency and forming a bond of trust between horse and rider, even a timid horse with a big heart can be taught to step outside his comfort zone.” Start small and slowly instill confidence in your horse, the advantages are far reaching and are sure to benefit you…both on and off the battlefield.

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I have found that with consistency and forming a bond of trust between horse and rider, even a timid horse with a big heart can be taught to step outside his comfort zone.” - CYNDY VAN DER MEER

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She moves the hind end with her outside leg, using her spur as needed, and even moving her leg behind the back cinch on a horse that needs a little over-exaggeration. While it is a new concept for most horses, Donegan says horses actually take very naturally to making square corners.

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COMING TOGETHER As the horse develops an understanding of body control, faster and stronger gaits help put the pieces in place. “It’s easier at a trot than a walk, but even at a trot the corners feel funky to me. I mostly do this exercise at a lope because that is your ultimate goal to get them moving the best,” Donegan says. To draw even clearer lines of communication, she keeps a few go-to tools at her disposal. “I like riding in the Sue Smith Spur Up 1 bit made by Dave Elliott. It keeps the shoulders really elevated for this exercise. You can use draw reins, too; those will really help on a horse that wants to swing his butt. I

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Lacey demonstrates the correct body frame when moving laterally or making a corner.

Riding squares or rectangles encourages a horse to engage his hip and lift his shoulder to make the corner.

On a more advanced horse, Donegan asks the horse to move laterally on the diagonal line across the arena.

» MEET LACEY DONEGAN Lacey Donegan’s highly-decorated barrel

racing resume dates back to the earliest days of her career when she qualified for the AQHA World Show Senior Barrels class at the age of eight on Wimpitas Scat Cat after major wins at Dixie Nationals and Fort Worth. She won the 2009 Barrel Futurities of America World Championships Futurity on Guys Cash Perks and the first round of the 2010 BFA Juvenile Futurity on BA Tee It Up Ta Fame, both owned by her mother, Kathy Donegan. For more information on Lacey’s training program, like “Split Bone Ranch” on Facebook.

never use tie downs and always use split reins when I’m doing this.” As a general rule of thumb, Donegan practices this exercise three times per week on colts that have been introduced to the barrel pattern (she notes that it’s too advanced for horses younger than three years old). Some horses use it more or less, but she aims to incorporate it into her

warm-up routine. “They feel completely collected and free,” she says of horses that have mastered the drill. “They’re very light in the face and their body is really responsive and underneath me. I can pretty much ask them to do anything.” DANIKA KENT is managing editor of Barrel Horse News.

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Although the soft roundness of circles and spirals have no place in this drill, Donegan does not lose sight of the importance of lateral responsiveness. “I do move them over, too; I’ll get to a corner and cut back across the arena. It’s kind of like dressage, in a way. I’ll lope a rectangle around the arena and cut from corner to corner, diagonally, moving them laterally. When I get to the opposite corner, I’ll continue my rectangle or stop and do a rollback, catch the opposite lead and go across the pen again.” She uses a lot of the same cues she uses in the corners to execute the diagonal movement, but shoulder elevation is again the key component and is directly related to headset. “I’ll ride with both hands to make sure their shoulders and face are really elevated. It’s not difficult if their headset is high, but if they want to bury their face I’ll lift my hands as high as it takes to get them up. It’s an arm workout!” she laughs. “When I turn those corners I want them to break at the poll, but when we’re moving forward, I like to keep their head slightly higher than their natural headset. Shoulder elevation comes with headset.”

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Crowning Glory A Look at the Reigning Champions of the USEF Saddle Seat Adult Amateur Medal Final By Sarah Breigle

op adult saddle seat equitation riders from around the country will gather this month for the USEF Saddle Seat Adult Amateur Medal Final, held during the Lexington Junior League Charity Horse Show at the Red Mile Race Track. It’s an incredible honor to win this prize, certainly one that should not be taken lightly.

Last year, Emily Chapman of Tuscon, AZ, was crowned champion under the lights, riding CH EQ One Night Stand under the guidance of Cindy Zubrod of Zubrod Stables. In addition to her Championship title, Emily was awarded a USEF Gold medal, a cast resin sculpture created by Patricia Crane, a bouquet of roses, a Championship cooler, and an engraved leather halter. The Saddle Seat Adult Amateur Medal Final provides a unique opportunity for adult amateur exhibitors to continue to participate in saddle seat equitation once they have aged out of the junior exhibitor division. Adult amateur riders ages 18 and older are eligible to participate by placing in

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one of the qualifying competitions held during the qualification period. Riders are evaluated based on their ability to effectively guide their mount through each gait, execute flawless transitions, and complete an intricate pattern while seamlessly maintaining control of their mount and keeping proper form. Emily and “Sport” have quite a history together, including many top tens, and two national and one reserve national title. Even though Sport was sold to barn mate Kara Hacigian earlier in the season, he and Emily had no problem picking up where they left off once they entered the ring in Lexington. When she is not competing in equitation, Emily also owns

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and competes with Show Material or “Brody,” in the ThreeGaited Show Pleasure division. “I ride my equitation horse just as I would ride him in a performance class, with a tad more control and focus on my form,” says Emily. “Equitation gives me something to constantly work at and a strong sense of confidence and poise that I have carried with myself outside of the show ring.” Emily and Sport’s storied career started in March of 2011. Sport was new to the Equitation division and Emily was clearly up for a challenge. Together, their countless hours of practice resulted in top accolades at the nation’s premier saddle seat equitation events and Sport earning his “CH EQ,” a coveted designation awarded by the American Saddlebred Horse Association. Riding has been an important part of Emily’s life since she was nine years old. She started lessons at a local saddle seat barn and continued to pursue her interest in horses by competing in academy shows before purchasing her first horse. She eventually ended up at Zubrod Stables in November of 2010. “Cindy never let me settle for anything less than my best and taught me to always aim for perfection,” she states. Reserve Champion Kristen Smith of Smithfield, KY, successfully showed Callaway’s Another Winner to his first equitation win in last year’s Medal Final. Kristen earned the championship title in this same class in 2012 with Who Needs Mama. She returned in 2013 with “Elvis” after only a handful of practice rides together. “Elvis is a great fit for the Equitation division because of

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his passion for showing,” said Kristen. “The first time I got on him, I knew he would not let me down. Even if we didn’t get it right the first time, he never got frustrated and we worked together to make a great pair.” Kristen’s passion for horses started at the tender age of six, when she began riding lessons with Jo Cornell and Sarah Kernen Tompkins. She started her show ring career with Sing My Song, who she still owns and shows in the Country Pleasure division today. Next came He’s The Real Deal, a challenging horse who she credits with helping her become the strong and polished rider that she is today. As a member of the U.S. Saddle Seat World Cup Team, Kristen traveled to South Africa to compete in an international saddle seat equitation competition, where she helped earn Gold Medal honors. “What I love most about the Equitation division is that it’s not just about you or just about your horse,” she says, “It’s about the pair and the overall picture that you make.” The adult equitation divisions are quickly gaining popularity, especially for those who went through the equitation ranks as junior riders. But, don’t think that these divisions are solely for former child stars; many adults are finding that equitation is a way to improve their riding abilities as they focus on body control as well as riding their horse with precision. So whether your goals consist of titles and roses or just a better partnership with your horse, consider giving the USEF Saddle Seat Adult Amateur Medal Finals a try. And no matter what, be sure to turn your eyes to Kentucky this month, watching top amateur riders give it their all.

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lifestyle There is always high h-c -class competition to watch at the HITS show grounds.

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Explore the Exhilarating Hudson Valley ➜ Saugerties, NY BY JANE CARLTON

PHOTO: ESI PHOTOGRAPHY

FOR MANY HORSE FOLKS, Saugerties, NY, nestled at the foot of the Catskill Mountains, is a familiar name. Host to some of the top levels of horse competition in the country at the Horse Shows In The Sun (HITS) facility, the quaint but lively town has a fun, relaxed atmosphere. Visiting to view the top riders is exciting enough to plan a whole trip around, but there are many Saugerties attractions that even the nonequine obsessed can enjoy. The HITS facility is home to countless equine events, from high-class hunter/ jumper shows to prestigious dressage competitions. There are five different opportunities to watch horse shows at HITS in the month of July, and it’s worth a stop by, even if just to revel in the massive grounds; it boasts 12 riding rings (including a grand prix arena and an outside course), seven schooling rings, 14 permanent barns, and a river running through the show grounds. People who are enthusiastic about a different kind of horse-powered ride will enjoy the Sawyer Motors Car Show on July 6. Be sure to check out the historic Saugerties Lighthouse, which overlooks the Hudson River (and for the adventurous, there is an attached hotel). For nature lovers, there is a walk on

July 12 to scout out summer butterflies, held by the Esopus Creek Conservancy and John Burroughs Natural History Society. On July 20, “Songs of the Hudson River Valley,” a folk music concert, is being held at the Keirsted House, and is sure to entertain both the young and not-so-young. Around town, there are countless

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equestrian lifestyle TRAVEL The expansive show grounds in Saugerties are a great place to visit.

THE NEST: These clean, private rental houses are close to everything that Saugerties has to offer. With hardwood floors throughout and fully functioning kitchens, these charming suites are great for a family. thenestrentals.com SAUGERTIES LIGHTHOUSE: Looking for something with a view of the river? You can’t get much closer than staying in a lighthouse. Attached to the esteemed Saugerties Lighthouse is a quaint bed and breakfast with enviable river views and a delicious breakfast. There are

only two rooms, so make sure to call in advance. saugertieslighthouse.com B AND B TAMAYO: Smack dab in the center of town is this convenient bed and breakfast, home to many HITS competitors. It’s just a quick walk to a number of restaurants, shops, and events around town. bnbtamayo.com THE HOMESTEAD GUESTHOUSE AT THE CATSKILL ANIMAL SANCTUARY: Your family and friends might not be up to visiting the horse show grounds all day,

every day (like you’d hoped), but there is still a chance to enjoy the animals at the Catskill Animal Sanctuary. The Guesthouse is updated, eco-friendly, and boasts an awesome vegan breakfast. casanctuary.org

WHERE TO EAT

THE DUTCH ALE HOUSE: Enjoy a brew (or two, or three) from this art-filled restaurant’s huge list of local craft beers. The burger menu takes up one page alone, so you know they mean business. dutchalehouse.com SAUGERTIES FARMERS MARKET: What better way to spend a summer morning than sitting in the sun eating fresh, organic food? Sample some of the best goodies that the Hudson Valley has to offer, from fresh cheese to luscious fruits. saugertiesfarmersmarket.com CUE BBQ: Nothing says summer like a barbecue, so Cue’s simple-yet-tasty menu is sure to be finger-lickin’ good. Make sure to check their website before you go—there is live music throughout the summer! cueshack.com

The historic Saugerties Lighthouse is home to a top-notch bed and breakfast.

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[ABOVE] Miss Lucy’s Kitchen offers upscale comfort food within a shabby-chic environment. [RIGHT] A production of Les Misérables at The Woodstock Playhouse with Joseph Spitale and Jenna Zito.

PHOTO: (TOP) COURTESY OF THE SAUGERTIES CHAMBER OF COMMERCE; (INSET) LESLIE DAWSON

school New York bagel. Not a fan of the traditional shmear? There’s a menu for sandwiches, burgers, and wraps, too. lox-of-bagels.com MISS LUCY’S KITCHEN: As soon as you walk into the shabby-chic atmosphere of Miss Lucy’s Kitchen, you’ll feel right at home. With “upscale comfort food” sourced from local farms, each dish is sure to delight. misslucyskitchen.com

WHAT TO DO

KAYAK TOURS: Relax and enjoy the beautiful views that the Hudson Valley has to offer firsthand. There are a number of different tour options since, as they say, different strokes for different folks. ipaddlenewyork.com

BAILIWICK RANCH AND DISCOVERY ZOO: There’s lots to do at the zoo! Check out the exotic animals, or stick with something more familiar—horses—for a trail ride. bailiwickranch.com BUTTERFLY WALK: Everyone will love seeing the variety of butterflies that make Saugerties their home for the summer. As an added bonus, the views are breathtaking. esopuscreekconservancy.org THE WOODSTOCK PLAYHOUSE: When painting the town red, a good play is a perfect cap to the night. Slated for July are Jesus Christ, Superstarr and The Three Musketeers. woodstockplayhouse.org

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Suit Up for Summer

Summertime— the living is easy and the riding gets busy

BY L.A. POMEROY

WHETHER SUITING UP FOR TRAILS OR SHOWS (AND WE won’t even mention those long-sleeves-on-the-hottest-days-of-theyear-during-hay-season fashion choices), expressing your equi-style is more fun—and conscientious—this summer than ever.

[1] FITS Halt Cancer at X T-shirt ($32.00) “She who has the most fun wins” is a great approach to summer and life. FITS donates a portion from each hot pink T-shirt sale to Halt Cancer at X, founded at Rebecca Farm by Sarah Broussard to support a cure for the breast cancer that claimed her mom, Rebecca’s life, in 2010. FITSriding.com

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[2, 3] Rebecca Ray Design’s Maryann Tote ($225) and Small Twisted Bit Clutch ($350) Summer is always too short, so when it’s off to the races, clutch some “arm candy.” The Maryann Tote has sturdy retro style in nine canvas colors. All hardware is made of equestriangrade nickel and it includes a cotton floral lining, interior pocket, and zipper top. The Twisted Bit Clutch is magnetic beyond its closure. It is made of handcrafted saddle leather (black, brown, or chestnut) with an authentic snaffle, soft leather lining, and an interior pocket. rebeccaraydesign.com [4, 5] Éce Equestrian Ladies Equitation Shirt (monogram optional) ($160) and Men’s Short-Sleeve Competition Shirt ($140) There’s nothing stylish about a sunburn. When show season heats up, these wickable, washable shirts made with Aerocool fabric have UV 50+ protection. Collar liner and snap accents come in navy, black, sangria, and lavender for ladies or black for men. eceequestrian.com

[6] Firefly Full Seat Stretch Denim Riding Pants by 2kGrey ($250) What’s summer without fireflies? These riding pants have a Toray Ultrasuede full seat, 32" inseam, tapered leg for boots or heels, and that sassy signature embroidery in trending burgundy. 2kgrey.com

Equinista (fashionista + equestrienne) L.A. Pomeroy y delivers award-winning coverage of equestrian art, life, and style. Learn more at lapomeroy.com and share your stylish suggestions by emailing PomeroyLA@aol.com.

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All Systems Go! BY BRIDGET BRADEN

Don’t underestimate the importance of warming up before you get in the saddle.

MOST RIDERS DON’T think twice about warming themselves up before they get into the saddle. They are focused on tacking the horse up, getting their boots on, and preparing for their horse’s warm-up, but rarely do riders consider warming up their own body. When you are actively warmed up, muscles engage more efficiently and become a better support system. Even if you isolate a few different muscle groups in your warm-up, there are secondary muscles that are engaging with the primary muscle group to work efficiently for performance. Secondary muscle groups are essential to muscle contraction efficiency in whatever movement you are doing. Warming up your operating systems prior to getting on the horse helps with effectiveness and efficiency the moment you get on, not 10 minutes later, after the horse is warmed up. Get on the horse knowing your muscles are working to the best of their ability. By warming up, you can actually decrease the time it takes for your brain to tell your muscles what to do; as riders we know that timing is everything. The body needs to feel what to do and aid the horse without hesitation. It is the skill of the rider to give the proper aids at the right moment. The problem about not warming up first is the horse physically compensates for you while your body warms up to functioning capacity. Leg aids and hand aids are not engaged with the core because the core of the rider is still recruiting its supporting muscles to stay stable. Increasing body temperature, swiftness of brain signals, and flow of oxygenated blood will prepare you for a great, effective ride! BRIDGET BRADEN is the innovation behind the popular BioRider Fitness program, including a full line of video workouts. She is also a USDF Gold Medalist and the head trainer at BioRider Dressage at Sterling Farms in North San Diego County, CA.

[1] Planks are great because they engage nearly every muscle group in the body. [2] Doing lunges with the body bar, or [3] some body weight squats on the BOSU, are good elements to have in your warm-up.

fitness tips › BEFORE YOU RIDE IT WOULDN’T HURT TO DO A FEW AIR squats before you are asked to do 100 of them on a horse at the posting trot, right? Check your balance for the day; see if one leg is tighter than the other. These are things a rider should know before mounting a horse. Try not to do deep lengthening prior to activity. Muscles need to be ready to work, and elongated muscle fibers are too relaxed to perform. Try active stretching such as butt kicks, jumping

jacks, or high knees. If you have access to cardio equipment, use it for a warm-up. One of the best things you can do for your body is to get it moving differently than it does in the saddle. Here is an example of a plankfocused warm-up sequence that I enjoy: ■ Full Plank holding: 30 seconds ■ Switch to right side plank: 30 seconds ■ Switch to full plank: 30 seconds ■ Side plank to the left: 30 seconds ■ Cobra: 30 seconds

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equestrian lifestyle COLLECTING THOUGHTS

The Person Who Influenced Me The Most: Hmm…there have been so many during my lifetime who have mentored me and have been there all my life. Many of these great people have since passed away and I find that I am now the mentor paying it forward.

Favorite Horse: Oh, my…there have been so many great ones over my career!

Lucky Charm: My husband, Larry, is my lucky charm!

Worst Fall: I guess it’s always the most recent? I was air lifted out of the state forest…luckily I just had a fractured pelvis (It was my fault).

Guilty Pleasure: I’ve got nothing that I feel guilty about!

When I’m Not Riding: I’m doing office work, teaching, headed to a horse show, or doing something work-related. I enjoy certain reality TV shows and I love to sleep! Best Piece of Riding Advice: Learn to ride properly and safely and never take shortcuts; be understanding and patient.

Why I Ride: I enjoy the satisfaction of training and schooling horses toward a goal, rather than riding just for fun.

If I Knew Then What I Know Now: I would be doing the same thing!

Chris Cassenti On Morgans, Paying it Forward, and Realitty TV

Farm Affiliation: Chrislar Farm, Rowley, MA. Background: Chris Cassenti is owner/lead trainer at Chrislar Farm. She has been a clinician at Equine Affaire Massachusetts and Ohio and is a USEF “R” and NEHC “J” judge. She grew up in 4-H showing and enjoying many breeds of horses. Chrislar Farm was established in 1978 where multiple breeds are always welcome for training and showing, with a professional teaching staff for lessons. Their show string specializes in Morgans in saddle seat, hunt seat, western, and driving.

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Favorite Quote or Phrase: When you lose you learn; when you learn you win!

The Last Book I Read: Cher Griffin’s Ritzforg 127. Marla, the lead character in the book from Reach For the Stars Stable, was created after me.

Why Morgans? Once you have owned or become familiar with Morgans, it is simple! They are talented, kind, reliable, beautiful, comfortable to ride, versatile, and so much more! Once you own a Morgan it’s not likely you’ll own another breed. We use Morgans in our lesson program to introduce students to Morgandom!

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Ponies Off to the Races Polo Gear Co-Founders and awards presenters Gary Fellers and Jeanette Sassoon with Palm Beach Poloâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s winning team of Kris Kampsen, Carlos Gracida Jr., Brandon Phillips, and Glenn Straub.

Palm Beach Polo Prevails In PoloGear Challenge Cup

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PALM BEACH POLO CAME FROM behind to capture the coveted PoloGear Challenge Cup with a thrilling 11-10 victory over Pony Express on May 18. In a hard-fought physical battle, Palm Beach Polo, made up of Glenn Straub, Brandon Phillips, Kris Kampsen, and Carlos Gracida Jr., erased a four-goal

opening chukker deficit and threegoal third and fourth chukker deficits against Pony Express teammates Justin Daniels, Pancho Eddy, Tomas Goti, and Bob Daniels. Kampsen was named Most Valuable Player after his Herculean effort playing 12 chukkers over four hours.

In WIHS Steeplechase Series ROUND ONE OF THE WASHINGTON International Horse Show (WIHS) Shetland Pony Steeplechase Championship Series was held at the Devon Horse Show on May 26. In Race 1, Olney Phunny Bones was the winner, while Cricket was the Race 2 Champion. The races are run like professional events with a bugler, race caller, and photo finish, but the jockeys are youngsters from seven to 14, mounted on traditional Shetland Ponies racing over a course of miniature hurdles. Making sure well-rounded kids and well-rounded ponies are the priority, U.S. Pony Racing evaluates every Shetland for suitability for its rider and ensures every child is fully prepared for race day.

Horsing Around Chris Cassenti sent in this photo from the Rowley Riding & Driving Club (RRDC) Horse Show, held Sunday, May 4, 2014 in Rowley, MA. The judge was Steve Lampson and the show offered classes in equitation and pleasure for all seats, costume, trail, jumping, Mini driving, hunt seat, saddle seat, western, walk-trot, and leadline. We hear everyone had a great time! Taylor Welch (left) and Chris Cassenti at the RRDC show. July 2014

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remaining in the world, but Bishop’s was fortunate to have four participate at their show, all of which came from Garrett Jackstock in Stillwell, OK. Mammoths competed in every event, including riding, driving, and coon jumping. Coon jumping is an event unique to the donkey and mule world. In-hand, donkeys and mules have the ability to jump nearly their height from a standstill. In the coon jumping competition, each animal begins by jumping a low rail. At the end of each round, the rail is raised and exhibitors are eliminated when the rail is knocked down. At the Bishop’s Orchards Show, all donkeys and mules competed concurrently and donkeys were placed by size classification, with mules placed separately. The Grand Champion Mule was Emma, shown by Howard Tunick of East Haddam, CT, and the Grand Champion Donkey was Sandy, shown by Drew Cappelli of Guilford, CT.

The Reserve Champion Mule was Rosco, shown by Carlyn Winston of Newtown, CT, and the Reserve Champion Donkey was Sage, shown by Kimberly Brockett of Guilford, CT. Numerous current 4-H and FFA members and alumni exhibited, as well as many adults. The youngest exhibitors were Oliver and Addisen Nicholson, two and six years old, respectively, showing their miniature donkey, Peanut, in driving, riding, and in-hand classes. Addisen also exhibited a full-sized mule. This is Oliver’s first show season and Addisen’s fifth, having started when she was also two. Along with the Donkey & Mule Show, there was face painting, caricatures, a moon bounce, corn kingdom, tractor track, many vendors, and wine tasting at Bishop’s Orchards. Find of list of all shows, clinics, trail rides, and other events for longears and their people at “New England Donkey and Mule Group” on Facebook.

PHOTOS: (TOP) REGINA SINESI; (BOTTOM) SUE LORUSSO

THE SIXTH ANNUAL BISHOP’S Orchards Donkey & Mule Show was held May 3, 2014 at Bishop’s Orchards Farm Market & Winery in Guilford, CT. This is one of only three donkey and mule shows in Connecticut, and the first of the season in the Northeast. Judging the competition this year was Tabitha Holland, a nationally renowned trainer, exhibitor, and breeder of donkeys and mules. She and her husband, Dan, run Signature Equine in Morris, OK. Announcing the show was Carolyn Stearns, a professional storyteller and announcer from Storrs, CT. Carolyn not only narrated the show but also educated the hundreds of spectators about donkeys and mules, dispelling the many myths about longears. There were nearly 30 classes throughout the day including halter (miniature, standard, mammoth, mule), showmanship, a rescue class, coon jumping, costume, driving (reinsmanship, pleasure, cones course), ground driving, leadline, riding (equitation, pleasure), in-hand obstacle, and obstacle under saddle. Donkeys and mules are not grouped by breed, but by size classification. Miniatures are 36" and under, standards are from 36.01" to 54/56", and mammoths are over 54" for females (called a “Jennet” or “Jenny”) and over 56" for males (called a “Jack” for an intact male or simply a “gelding”). Mammoth donkeys are rare, especially in the Northeast, with less than 2,500

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Faces New and Old Welcomed At Weston-Wayland Spring Competitions BY LINDA CABOT

[LEFT] Bridget Humphries and A Sensational Beaver won the Equine Journall Pleasure Classic. [RIGHT] Emerson Forde aboard Drama Queen.

Central Mass Horse Show Series Hands Out 35 Day-End Awards ARTICLE AND PHOTOS BY WILL GEORGE

PHOTO: (BOTTOM RIGHT) MOLLY ALDRICH

THE SECOND SHOW OF THE 2014 Central Mass Horse Show Series (CMHSS) was held on May 18, 2014 as always on the wonderful grounds of Camp Marshall in Spencer, MA. This was the Worcester County Program Council show and Lorriane Kiristis was there to oversee the operation. The booth was run by Jeanne Cassavant, Donna Marhsall, and Judi Harrington. While the show was a little lighter in the attendance than organizers like, with graduations and a few added shows on the weekend, there were about 90 enthusiastic riders competing in the three rings. Officiating in ring one was Ann Kirby, the ring two judge was Sherri Blew, and up in ring three CMHSS welcomed back Skip Billingham. There were five sponsored classics. The first was the Equine Journal Pleasure Classic and the cooler was taken home by Bridget Humphries and A Sensational Beaver from Prospect Hill Farm. The Two Town Trotters 4-H cooler was won by Alison Heintz of Tall Pine Farm. Winning the Four Winds Farm Equitation Classic was Ambre Theroux of Tough-E-Nuf Farm. Grace McWilliam and Class Flirt of Woodstock Acres were the Holiday Acres Hunter Challenge winners, and the last classic—the Tough-E-Nuf Farm Walk-Trot Classic—cooler went to Emerson Forde and Drama Queen.

There were 35 day-end championships awarded. Of those 35 winners there were five taking home two awards. Jayme Pruit of Gold Nugget Farm won both Modified divisions with Boston Fancy Chance. Amanda McMichael and Happy Holidays, riding with Prospect Hill Farm, were champions in both the Off-the-Track Thoroughbred division and Senior Horse. The Quarter Horse and the Stock Seat Open divisions were both won by Ambre Theroux of ToughE-Nuf with Ray’s Special Fox. Anna Marie Marco and Spirit were champions in both Children’s Hunter divisions. And lastly, Michelle Hunting, the Equine Journal Pleasure Classic winner from the first show, continued her successful campaign with championships in both the Color Breed and English Adult divisions with her parterner Bonanza Dot Com. The Massachusetts Horse Junior Horsemanship Award goes to someone who has shown the best horsemanship and sportsmanship each show. At the first show, the award went to Lauren Anderson of Camp Marshall. And for the second show, Flora Maderosian of Tall Pine Stables was the most deserving. The series continues on August 24 with the 4-H Fair Show, and then the series ends with the Camp Marshall Benefit on September 27 and 28. For more information, visit cmhss.net.

AN ANNUAL FIXTURE ON THE show calendar, the Weston Wayland Open Spring Horse Show was held this year on Saturday, May 3 at the Ruth B. Dickson Memorial Rings in Weston, MA. Sunday followed with the Weston Dressage & Two-Phase Event. New to Saturday’s roster this year was Jennifer Sullivan, who judged the pleasure divisions. Jennifer brought a friendly demeanor and consistent judging to this ring. Lisa Foster returned to judge the hunters again this year. Lisa has officiated at this show on and off for many years, and competitors and show officials are always happy to see her return when her busy schedule allows. There was also a new face in the trailer for Sunday’s dressage and combined tests. One local instructor was particularly pleased that Nancy Guyotte’s comments mirrored her own so closely and reinforced everything she had been telling her students. There were several new awards given out at this year’s show. Local pilates and fitness instructor Lisa Carusone

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41st IHSA National Championships Numbers Among the Best IT WAS ALL ABOUT THE NUMBERS at the 41st Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA) National Championships, held May 1-4, at the Pennsylvania Farm and Exposition Center in Harrisburg. For Centenary College coaches Michael Dowling and Heather Clark, it added up to the third Collegiate Cup High Point Hunter Seat Team Championship in six years (2009, 2011, 2014). Open hunt seat rider Kathryn Haley, who was integral to Centenary’s 2011 Collegiate Cup win, was the team’s Harrisburg keystone, winning reserve in Collegiate Cup Open Equitation Over Fences and placing fourth in Collegiate Cup Open Equitation On the Flat. “Second place in Team Fences was amazing,” said Haley, who was first to go and set the score (84) to catch before placing second after the ride-off. “It was a great one to end on; we did really well.” For coach Bob Story and his College

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of Charleston Collegiate Cup Reserve Champions, Harrisburg was about coming full circle: “Where else can a Walk-Trot rider compete in a national championship? I love this organization’s inclusiveness. Thirty years ago I qualified my first team for Harrisburg, and have qualified 25 more teams since then. Our new college president has made a huge commitment to our team and we appreciate it. This is our third reserve. We’ll win it yet.” For AQHA Trophy Western Team Champions Ohio State University (OSU), and coaches Ollie and Debbie Griffith, it marked OSU’s 10th IHSA national team title and struck a personal chord. Their

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Kenna Rooney claimed the Charlene Tierney Memorial Equitation Championship. »

very generously donated high score gift certificates for each day. Alyson Muzila and My Time took the hunter award, while Michelle Levanitis on Lovey Longfellow had the best dressage score. The Open Equitation Championship was sponsored this year by Anne Tierney of Weston, and her son, Dr. Jack Tierney of Westwood. The Charlene Tierney Memorial Equitation Championship was won by Kenna Rooney. The inaugural Kathleen Hearn Richard Sportsmanship Award was presented to Alex Hartman. This award will be given annually to a young person who demonstrates a strong work ethic, generosity of spirit, and good sportsmanship, among other traits. On Saturday, the very strong Leadline Division Championship was won by Spottie Dottie, ridden by Erin Nelson from Jelich Stables. Cara Richards from Northgate Farm took reserve. The Walk-Trot 10 & Under division was split due to the large entry. Kali Tewskbury took the tri-color riding

Sydney Dawson in division A, while Olivia Owens, riding My Lucky Nickel, was the division B champion. The pleasure ring was rounded out with strong showings by competitors in Walk-Trot 11-12 and Senior Walk-Trot, as well as other classes that include Beginner Walk-Trot-Canter, Pet Pony, and Open Pleasure. Over in the Hunter ring, the Hunt Seat Equitation Champion was Rena Repenning. Collin Oberndorf was reserve champion. Whitney Peterson riding Meant 2 Be was First Look Champion, while Verrill Farm’s Bodie and Emma Parker took reserve. This ring rounded out with excellent participation in divisions ranging from Short Stirrup through 2'6" Hunter Over Fences and On the Flat. In addition to having the best dressage score of the day on Sunday, Michelle Levanitis and Lovey Longfellow also had

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son, and defending AQHA High Point Rider, Austin Griffith, won the National Reining Horse Association Open Reining title and was reserve overall in AQHA High Point Rider standings. “Making double digits has been a long time coming,” Ollie said. “This win is the best. Austin told us before the show that he didn’t care about anything except helping win a team title for me and Debbie. It’s a pretty awesome feeling to be here for this and for our family.” Completing the equation were

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the lowest score of all combined test divisions. Bayley McNamara had the best Walk-Trot score with Fabulous Freckles, and Izzy Maher riding Christmas Twinkler was Dressage Only Champion. All in all, it was a great weekend of early spring weekend competition. A friendly and helpful crew of seasoned volunteers added to the relaxed atmosphere, and made for an enjoyable weekend. For more information, visit westonshows.com. July 2014

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coaches Clark Bradley and Cindy Morehead, whose University of Findlay team rode OSU hard through the points race to finish with the AQHA Trophy Reserve Championship. “This is my last year, so the only thing I wanted was to help the team win,” said Austin Griffith, grinning, “We got ‘er done.” The OSU senior made his intentions clear from the start, winning the team’s first points on Friday in the AQHA Open Reining Pattern. Reining classes forecast where AQHA Trophy contenders would show their mettle. On Saturday, West Texas A&M University’s (WTAMU) “Pretty Woman,” Julia Roberts, showed her sliding power, breaking a tie in the National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) Open Reining Pattern with Ashley Winters (University of Findlay). Roberts also faced a tie, against Griffith, for AQHA High Point Western Rider. After reviewing rail scores by judges Bob Kail and Lynn Palm, Roberts was named 2014 champion, Griffith reserve. 2014 USEF Cacchione Cup (hunt seat) winner Alexandra Carlton from the University of Vermont credited her coach Madeleine Austin with improving her flatwork: “I was never very good on the flat. It’s still getting better.” It was enough for Carlton to win the approval of judges Mark Rosser and Scott Hoffstetter. Reserve Cacchione Cup Champion Emily D’Alessandro, of St. Lawrence University, called her “great draw,” Centenary’s Zanga, her own champion: “This was my first time qualifying. I never expected to get this far.” Centenary’s Kathryn Haley was third. Michael Kocher (Savannah College of Art and Design), was fourth and also received the EquestrianCoach. com Achievement of Excellence Award. Bernie Traurig, of EquestrianCoach. com, and judges Hofstetter and Rosser selected the winner based on performance and goals in the sport. The award includes an apprenticeship with equitation trainer, Karen Healey. Cazenovia College’s gelding, Chop Chop, and Martina Morrel’s reiner, Petunia, were named Hunter Seat Horse of the Show and Western Horse of the Show. High Point Horse of the Show went to Skidmore College’s hunter gelding, Leroy, and St. Andrews University western mount, Zoey. IHSA

[ABOVE] AQHA High Point Rider and NRHA Open Reining Champion, Julia Roberts. [BELOW The Collegiate Cup Champions from Centenary College. [BOTTOM] The AQHA High Point Team, Ohio State, and coaches Ollie and Debbie Griffith.

National Horse Show Sportsmanship Awards went to Rutgers University coach Kelly Francfort, SUNY-Oswego rider Dan Moltion, and “ultimate volunteer,” IHSA Founder, Bob Cacchione, who was moved to tears by the unexpected recognition.

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Norfolk Hunt Club Fosters Vibrant Junior Community— the Key to the Future of Foxhunting SUBMITTED BY D.A. HAYDEN, PHOTOS BY KATHIE DAVENPORT

MENTION THE WORD “JUNIOR” to anyone involved in the sport of foxhunting and the response will be: “Juniors? They’re key to the future of the sport!” Understanding the importance of bringing juniors into the sport of foxhunting, the Norfolk Hunt Club is actively fostering a vibrant community of junior riders, junior foxhunters, junior hound handlers, and junior volunteers. At Norfolk, the month of May presented a trifecta of opportunities for juniors—at the New England Hound Show, the Pony Club Hunting Award Seminar, and the much anticipated Norfolk Junior Hunt.

Norfolk’s Juniors Shine at the New England Hound Show

PHOTOS: (TOP) RUTH E. LAWLER, MFH; (BOTTOM TWO) KATHIE DAVENPORT

The Wentworth Hunt Club hosted the New England Hound Show on a beautiful, Sunday May afternoon. Norfolk’s junior handlers showed up in full force to work with Norfolk’s pack of hounds. Under the tutelage of outgoing Norfolk huntsman John Elliott and incoming huntsman Heather Player, the cadre of Norfolk’s junior handlers were beautifully turned out, serious about the competition at hand and smiling from ear to ear. Spectators could easily recognize the respect the juniors had for each hound and the tremendous care and love they exhibited when competing in the Junior Showmanship classes. In the Junior Showmanship 6 and Under, Taylor Ann Conley Cash came in second place showing Norfolk Pumpkin. Taylor is the granddaughter of Norfolk member and whipper-in Cynthia Cash. It didn’t take long for the world to know about Taylor’s triumph, as her mother took photos and posted them immediately on Facebook. Parents and Norfolk members crowded to watch the Junior Showmanship Ages 7-11 class, with cell phones, cameras, and video cameras rolling. Katherine Whittle, with Norfolk Daffodil, took first place and Julia Bulkin, daughter of Norfolk member Veronika Bulkin, claimed second place with Norfolk Channing. Niall Powers Ozyurt, with Norfolk Peabody, proudly accepted an honorable mention. Norfolk’s juniors didn’t stop there. In

[FROM TOP] Juniors (L-R) Carly Stiller, Cassy Madden, and Maya Zigler enjoyed the Norfolk Hunt Pony Club Hunting Award seminar; Norfolk’s Junior Meet featured horses and riders of all sizes; Norfolk’s junior handlers with their foxhound friends at the New England Hound Show. »

the Junior Showmanship ages 12-17, six Norfolk juniors won recognition. Fiona Powers Ozyurt, with Warrenton Angus, claimed third place; Ceilidh Scott, with Norfolk Puddle, took fourth place; and honorable mentions were awarded to Kennedy Sheehan with Norfolk Pocket, Ellie Finch with Norfolk Charmer, Samantha Radosta with Norfolk Batman, and Patrick Summers with Norfolk Baron. Juniors cheered on the Norfolk hounds in other classes throughout the day, and were particularly vocal when Norfolk took the big blue ribbon in the Pack class, winning first place with the Best Five Couple Pack of Foxhounds, featuring Norfolk’s own Batman, Trifle, Penny, Pocket, Channing, Puddle, Patch, Peabody, Bosun, and Charmer.

Pony Clubbers Work Toward Foxhunting Pin The United States Pony Club (USPC) Hunting Award exposes pony clubbers to the sport of foxhunting and ensures the Pony Club member has the knowledge of “safely hunting.” The first step in achieving the Hunting Award is earning a fox pin, which can be worn on the pony clubber’s jacket lapel. To earn the pin, a Pony Club member must attend a session to learn about a hunt kennel of their choice, including a talk from a huntsman, field

master, whipper-in, or MFH, as well as a tour of the kennels and stables. Secondly, the pony clubber must attend a foxhunting clinic to learn about foxhunting conduct; and third, the pony clubber must attend one morning hunt accompanied by a suitable member of the Hunt. On Friday evening, May 9, Norfolk hosted several Pony Club members working toward earning their fox pin. Pony clubbers attending the seminar included Norfolk Hunt Pony Club members Carly Stiller, Elizabeth Gill, and Anna Schonhom, who were joined by Cranberry country Pony Club members Cassy Madden and Maya Zigler. Norfolk’s Masters of Foxhounds Owen Hughes, MFH, and Ruth Lawler, MFH, were

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Wentworth Hunt Club Hosts 82nd Annual New England Hunts Hound Show SUBMITTED BY MARILYN MARIANO, PHOTO BY ERIS SCHNEIDER

Best-in-Show Wentworth Audrey with Kami Wolk, MFH.

THE INDOOR ARENA AT Echo Ridge Farm in Lee, NH, was the venue for the 82nd Annual New England Hunts Hound Show, held on May 4, 2014. It was converted to a hound show ring at one end, with tailgate tea areas for each hunt, and vendor booths in the rest of the arena. Hounds were comfortably housed in kennels outside the arena. Seven hunts participated—Wentworth, Myopia, Norfolk, Green Mountain, Guilford, Old Northbridge, and North Country. Our judge was Charles Montgomery of the Bull Run Hunt in Virginia, and adjudicating the Junior classes and the retired hounds was Russell Clark, ex-MFH Myopia Hunt. Hounds competed in divisions by type (American, Penn-Mary-Del, Crossbred, and Couples), with winners in each division competing in the championship classes. The champions then competed for Best in Show. There was a pack class, where each hunt brought five Couple of Hounds to a field, and presented them to the judge. They were judged on their obedience as a pack and how they presented themselves

with their huntsmen. It was also great fun to see the retired hounds give up the couch life for a few hours and come out to compete in the Retired Hound division. The Junior Showmanship classes were the hit of the day—three divisions competed, ages 6 and Under, 7-11, and 12-18. It was fun to see the young ones getting involved with the hounds. And the day ended with a Horn-Blowing contest. The spectators were quite impressed with every contestant. Wentworth looks forward to hosting the New England Hunts Hound Show

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Norfolk’s spring fixture card featured a special Junior Hunt on May 18, from the Trustees of Reservations’ beautiful Powissett Farm in Dover, MA. A gorgeous, breezy morning provided the backdrop for junior riders unloading their horses from trailers and tacking up for the special day. The farm was buzzing with excitement. Cell phones, cameras, and video cameras went into overdrive as parents and friends documented the scene. Of the 25 riders in the field, 15 were juniors and 10 were chaperones from Norfolk. Four of the juniors had never hunted before. Each junior rider was beautifully turned out on a shiny pony. Norfolk Master of Foxhounds Tom Lewis, MFH, commented on what competent riders the juniors were, and how proud they

joined by Norfolk member Soo Billings and huntsmen John Elliott and Heather Player to work with the juniors. Pony clubbers walked-out the hounds, toured the kennels, reviewed hunting language and terminology, learned about proper equipment and turnout, discussed the various fields of riders in the hunt, and the role of the field masters. Tradition, background information on clothing for riders, and hunting etiquette were also discussed. As everyone munched on a pizza dinner, the Masters extended a warm invitation to attend Norfolk’s mounted foxhunting clinic, or ride with Norfolk at the Junior Hunt fixture. 86

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SHOW RESULTS RESULTS FROM THE NEW ENGLAND HUNTS HOUND SHOW: American Dog or Bitch: 1. Wentworth Audrey; 2. Keswick Harper (Myopia). Penn Mary-Del Dog or Bitch: 1. Wentworth Dexter; 2. Wentworth Vera. Crossbred Dog or Bitch: 1. North Country Indiana; 2. Old North bridge Ditto. Couple of Dogs or Bitches: 1. North Country Interest and Indiana; 2. North Country Coffee and Caffeine. Best in Show Dog or Bitch: 1. Wentworth Audrey. Best 5 Couple of Hounds: 1. Norfolk; 2. Myopia; 3. Green Mountain; 4. Wentworth. Retired Hounds: 1. Green Mountain Duke and Elaine Ittleman; 2. Flat Branch Lilac and Jean Jeffords (retired by Wentworth); 3. Myopia Sweeper and Elizabeth Cleveland (retired by Wentworth); 4. North Country William and Chelsea Monroe-Cassell. Junior Showmanship 6 and Under: 1. Elise Ash (Wentworth); 2. Taylor Ann Conley Cash (Norfolk); 3. Charles Lonnes (North Country Hounds); 4. Ainsley Treat (Guilford). Junior Showmanship 7-11: 1. Katherine Whittle (Norfolk); 2. Julie Bulkin (Norfolk); 3. Enrique Ingram (Guilford); 4. Wyatt Cramer (Wentworth). Junior Showmanship 12-18: 1. Siri Warren (Wentworth); 2. Kylie Myrdek (Wentworth); 3. Fiona Powers Ozyurt (Norfolk); 4. Ceilidh Scott (Norfolk). Horn Blowing: 1. Brian Kiely (Myopia); 2. John Elliott (Norfolk); 3. Ted Eayer; 4. Christian Hettinger.

again in 2015.Thank you to our sponsors! And thanks to everyone who participated, especially our judges, volunteers, and Kelly Perkins for the use of her beautiful facility at Echo Ridge Farm. For more information and full results, see Wentworthhunt.org.

were of their equine companions. Several of the junior riders rode in the Pick and Choose field and jumped the stonewalls and natural obstacles on the route. At the conclusion of the meet, the juniors untacked and sponged off their mounts, rewarding them with carrots every step of the way. With ponies snuggly tucked away in trailers, the morning ended with a traditional hunt breakfast— featuring kid appropriate food—hosted by Norfolk members Erica Foley and Erin Fitzgerald. As a special thank you to outgoing huntsman John Elliott, the juniors gave him a basket of goodies to munch on while driving to his new home in Virginia. With so much good will and fun to share, those cell phones and cameras never stopped taking pictures!

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New York/Upper pp CT Region of Pony Clubs Has Successful Games Rally SUBMITTED BY BARBARA KIL

ON SUNDAY, MAY 11, 2014, THE New York/Upper Connecticut (NYUC) Regional Qualifying Games Rally took place. The region would like to thank Mitchell Farm Equine Retirement, Inc. in Salem, CT, for the use of their property. Also a very big thank you goes to the organizing club, Connecticut Valley,

and all the many volunteers and parents that made this fun games day possible. This year’s rally saw teams from four United States Pony Clubs (USPC) regions: New York/Upper Connecticut, New Jersey, Metro, and Central New England (CNE). It’s great to see that games are alive and well in this part of the country. Some of these teams will be headed to Kentucky for championships this month. The competition hosted teams at five different levels: Senior, Junior, Advanced Pairs, Grasshopper, and Fossil Pairs. Ribbons were also presented for Horse Management. Congratulations to all, and for more information about the United States Pony Clubs Inc., visit ponyclub.org.

SHOW RESULTS SENIOR DIVISION Horse Management and No Guts No Glory Trophy: 1: Wild Things (CVPC/SVPC)—Corrina McKelvey, Jim Iarusso, Sam Rogers, Carlie Poworoznek, Nicole Santoro; 2. Land Sharks (CVPC/MPC)—Jennifer Dill, Emily Shepard, Julia Thalmann, Eliza Windsor; 3. Camo Queens (New Jersey Region)—Camille Lieberman, Heather Perry, Gabrielle Pasquale, Lexie Falkena; 4. NO Brakes No Problem (NYUC/CNE/Metro regions)—Ryan Winkler, Quinn Winkler, Michaela Fehn, Olivia Fam, Makayla Fowler. Overall: 1. NO Brakes No Problem; 2. Wild Things; 3. Land Sharks; 4. Camo Queens. JUNIOR DIVISON Horse Management and Ann Watson Trophy: 1. The Pirates (CVPC/SVPC)—Skyler Aglio, Cailey Fay, Alex Gourlay, Nick Iarusso, Helen Blakeslee, Emilia Blakeslee (C Advisor); 2. Crying Hounds (Running Fox/Bit by Bit Stable)—Keara Pearson, Marissa Spoleti, Cormac Winkler, Hanna Miller. Overall: 1. The Pirates; 2. Crying Hounds. GRASSHOPPER DIVISION Horse Management and Overall: 1. Pony Pals (MPC/CVPC) Mason Harrison, Lily Brunjes, Alex Sawyer, Vicki Sawyer, Mia Buneas, Grace Perkins (C Advisor); 2. RRPC/SVPC/Bit by Bit—Suzanne Robinson, Izabella Walther, Shay Gaboury, Emma Hargreaves, Rachel Martin, Quinn Winkler (C Advisor). ADVANCED PAIRS DIVISION Horse Management and Overall: 1. The SuperBits—Melissa Rogers, Martina Rudolph; 2. The Alpha-Bits—Kim Beinkwski, Olivia Adams. FOSSIL PAIRS DIVISION Overall: 1. Frosted MiniWheats—Ann Guptill, Lindsay Shafer; 2. Window of Opportunity—Elizabeth Brown, Amanda Brown; 3. MareMaids—Rachel Brunjes, Stephanie Harrison; 4. Fossil Bits—Sydney McKelvey, Tom Rogers.

PHOTOS: (TOP) GERRY THALMANN; (BOTTOM) MARYJANE FAYE

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Southern New England g Horsemen’s Association Starts Season Off Strong SUBMITTED BY CYNTHIA ANNE BOWEN

THE SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND Horsemen’s Association (SNEHA) is having a very successful show season. Our first two shows at Falls Creek Farm in Oneco, CT, were May 4 and May 11. Karol Bennett judged the first show, and Jamie Cinq-Mars officiated on May 11. All classes were well filled. Leadline, which had only a few exhibitors the past couple of seasons, was huge with 12 young riders at the May 4 show and 10 on May 11. We look forward to seeing

them all for the rest of the season. We also have activities at Falls Creek the Saturday evening before the show. There was a potluck dinner before the first show. In other club news, our Youth Team has a number of activities scheduled. They have a bake sale at every show with lots of homemade goodies. On Saturday, July 26, the evening before the July 27 competition, they are having a fun show from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Falls Creek Farm. The only cost to participate in this event is a

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$5 donation to the SNEHA Youth Team. The events include a costume class, stall decorating contest, games on horseback, a potluck dinner and s’mores. For more information on this fun event, contact Youth Team Advisor Christina Burkert at cbrkrt@aol.com. Here is the list of our remaining shows: June 29, Falls Creek Farm, judge Jeremy Mimitz; July 27, Falls Creek Farm, judge Kelli Wainscott; August 24, Falls Creek Farm, judge Sandra Johnson; and September 7, Falls Creek Farm, judge Sarah Trembley. And on September 21, The Hebron Lions Club show will be at the Hebron Fairgrounds in Hebron, CT, with judge Melissa Proulx. Remember, our requirements for year-end awards have changed. You only have to exhibit at three shows to be eligible, and there are no membership meeting requirements. We are offering the high point year-end award again this year. This is based on the same horseexhibitor combination. Points can only be accumulated at our six shows. And finally, don’t forget to keep collecting Nutrena tags for us! For more information, visit snehassociation.com.

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[LEFT] Centenary College students and professors at the Garden State Horse Show: (L-R) Octavia Brown, Tara Clausen, Sarah Hinkle, Jacquelyn Ferguson, Gabrielle Smith, Margaret Hill, Bethany Lawler, Kelly Munz, and Timothy Cleary. [RIGHT] Stoneleigh-Burnham student Kaleigh Intrator won Novice Reserve National Champion at the Interscholastic Equestrian Association National Finals.

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Graceful Image Farm in Chester, NH, is very proud to announce that Hannah Robbins and the pony As It Fits, owned by Graceful Image Farm, were accepted to the Devon Horse Show for pony jumpers! This should prove to be a wonderful way to prepare for their upcoming Pony Finals debut in August. We wish this pair continued success and lots of luck.

RAILBIRDS Centenary College recently held its first annual Crowd the Rail event on May 3, 2014 at the Junior Essex Troop’s Garden State Horse Show at the Sussex County Fairgrounds. The event was a gathering of Centenary alumni, family, and friends for the purpose of fundraising for the facility driven needs for Centenary College’s Equestrian Center, located in Long Valley, NJ. Six students were awarded with a Junior Essex Troop Garden State Horse Show Scholarship during Crowd the Rail that collectively equaled $10,000. The scholarships were based on merit and need. This year’s scholarships were made

in memory of Patrick Devlin, who was on the board of trustees for the Junior Essex Troop and was on the horse show executive committee for the Garden State Horse Show. The recipients were as follows: Lauren Buettner (Chelmsford, MA); Jacquelyn Ferguson (Oak Ridge, NJ); Margaret Hill (Westbrookville, NY); Sarah Hinkle (Wardela Springs, MD); Bethany Lawler (East Greenwich, RI); and Gabrielle Smith (Highland Lakes, NJ).

TOUGH BREAK After a fall with Breitling LS during the $100,000 Empire State Grand Prix at Old Salem Farm’s Spring Horse Show in May, two-time Olympic Gold Medalist Beezie Madden underwent surgery for a broken collarbone. Both Madden and Breitling LS fell on course at the open water obstacle, but were both quickly back on their feet after the fall and left the arena together after the elimination. Breitling was assessed immediately after the competition and was not injured. Madden initially walked away from the fall, but was later seen by a doctor who confirmed a broken collarbone. It was

determined that the best and fastest choice for recovery would be to have surgery to repair the fracture. Madden underwent surgery at the Hospital For Special Surgery in New York City to repair the fractured bone and begin her recovery process. At press time, it was yet to be determined how long the recovery process would be, but Madden looked forward to getting back in the saddle as soon as possible. “It’s unfortunate, but these things happen in this sport. I have a great string of horses with a hugely supportive team of owners, sponsors, and co-workers behind me and have no doubt I will be back in the saddle soon,” said Madden.

CONGRATULATIONS Graceful Image would like to congratulate the following: Krista Albright on the purchase of Debut, a three-year-old Hanoverian gelding jumper prospect; Callie Brochu on the purchase of Serenade, a fouryear-old Hanoverian mare—they will compete in the Baby Green Hunters and derbies; Miranda Adcock and Jodi Linn Gitschier on the purchase of As Lightning Strikes, an eight-year-old black

and white pony—Miranda will be working toward the 2015 Pony Finals; Miranda Adcock on the lease of Jodi Linn Gitschier’s five-year-old Dutch mare As Always—they will both be getting their feet wet in the Children’s Hunters and Junior Equitation; Kelley McCormick on the purchase of At The Helm, a Large Green Pony Hunter—they have begun their road to qualifying for this year’s Pony Finals; Kelley McCormick on the lease of Autumn Frost, a Large Pony Hunter; Victoria Saidel on the lease of Saphira, a four-year-old Oldenburg mare—they will be competing in the Baby Greens; Ava Russell on the lease of Graceful Image Farm’s homebred filly Remembered, a.k.a. Piper; Sandy Dooley on the purchase of Dahlia, a 10-year-old mare who will be leased by Anna Garrison; and Laura Elliott on the lease of As You Wish, Jodi Linn Gitschier’s nine-year-old Thoroughbred cross mare. It’s looking to be a wonderful year for the crew at Graceful Image. Good luck to everyone!

SBS SUCCESS Three students from the Stoneleigh-Burnham School in Greenfield, MA, competed at the Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) National Finals held at The Big E in Springfield, MA, on May 16-18. Eleventh grader Kaleigh Intrator earned Novice Reserve National Champion, and 11th grader Francesca Eremeeva earned fourth in the Varsity Open on the Flat and fifth in the Varsity Open Championship. Eleventh grader Grace Powers had also qualified for and competed at the Finals. These successes mark the completion of a very strong year for the Stoneleigh-Burnham IEA teams. Both the Upper and Middle School IEA teams collec-

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Alpha p VDL and Darragh Kenny Win HITS Saugerties $50,000 Grand Prix, Presented by Zoetis

Hunter/Jumper News continued from page 89 tively advanced to the Zone 1 Finals, in addition to numerous successes for individual riders.

YOU GO, UMASS! The University of MassachusettsDartmouth Equestrian Team had a fantastic year. UMass had four riders—Colleen Waclawik, WalkTrot-Canter; Alexandra Khoury, Walk-Trot-Canter; Kira Halberg, Walk-Trot; and Sarah Kieran, 90

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Christine McCrea, Todd Minikus, Darragh Kerins, and Quentin Judge behind him. Kenny left a stride out in the first line of the shortened course and “kicked all the way through the timers,” stopping the clock in 35.22 seconds, establishing the Great American Time to Beat. “When I walked the course, the first line walked in nine, but Alpha has a big stride and we managed the eight,” said Kenny. “It’s always scary nerve wracking when people like McLain are behind you because they rarely make mistakes, so I just hoped I was fast enough.” Ward, of Brewster, NY, and Blue Chip

$50,000 HITS Grand Prix winners Darragh Kenny and Alpha VDL.

Open—qualify for Zone 1, Region 1 Regionals, held at their home barn. Three riders qualified for Zones, and Sarah Kieran made it all the way to Nationals! While competing there, Sarah clinched the reserve champion title for Open Flat. UMass rides with Mary Charette out of Claddagh Farm in Tiverton, RI.

SOLD! The exquisite equestrian facility that was once the backdrop for Grand Prix dressage trainer

Bethany Peslar is now home to some of the best show jumpers in the world. Everglades Dressage’s 14-acre Wellington facility, located in the Grand Prix Village next to the FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival show grounds, was sold in early May to Artemis Equestrian Farm. The new owners have lost no time and have already brought in horses to be ridden by international show jumper Meredith Michaels-Beerbaum. The stunning, state-of-the-art

facility that was built by the late Norm Peslar and his wife, Rose, for their daughter, Bethany, includes a covered arena, outdoor arena, 18 box stalls, and elegant appointments. “We’re beyond delighted that the new owners appreciate the farm as much as we did,” said Rose Peslar.

WARM WELCOME Halcyon Equestrian in Litchfield, CT, is excited to welcome Jessica LaPera and her horse Tanner to their horse show team!

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DARRAGH KENNY FIRST SAW ALPHA VDL at the VDL Sport Horse Auction in Florida two years ago and instantly knew he wanted to ride the then sevenyear-old Dutch Warmblood gelding. Kenny had to be patient until this past January, however, for his wish to come true. The pair was quick to find their way to the top, winning the $50,000 Grand Prix during Week V at HITS Ocala before topping the field in the May 25, $50,000 HITS Grand Prix, presented by Zoetis, at HITS Saugerties. “I knew he was going to be a winner,” Kenny said about his attraction to Alpha VDL, who is owned by Eva Castegren. “I wasn’t able to find someone to buy him for me when I saw him at the auction, but lucky that Eva gave me the opportunity this year. He tries so hard, is careful, eager, and easy to ride.” Kenny hails from Wellington, FL, and was the rider to beat from start to finish in the Strongid C 2X Grand Prix Stadium, jumping the first clear round from the fifth spot in the original order. Seven more eventually joined him with clear rounds over a course designed by Marina Azevedo of Campinas, Brazil. Thirteen obstacles and 16 jumping efforts formed a test that served as a conclusion to the first week of grand prix qualifying for the Zoetis $1 Million Grand Prix at HITS-on-the-Hudson. While thrilled with his clear round, Kenny was burdened with jumping first in the jump-off with the likes of McLain Ward,

Bloodstock’s Dulien Van De Smeets also jumped the first two fences in eight strides, but were a tenth slow. They clocked a time of 35.36 seconds and collected second. Kenny was fortunate to appear in the jump-off twice and collected third aboard Hyperion, LLC’s Imothep with a clear effort in 36.76 seconds. He and Ward were the only riders to boast double-clear rounds. Minikus, of Loxahatchee, FL, and Quality Girl, owned by Quality Group proved their reputation for speed with a time of 35.12 seconds. A heartbreak rail at the third fence left them with four faults and the white ribbon. McCrea, who hails from East Windsor, CT, claimed fifth aboard Candy Tribble’s Wannick WH, with four faults and a time of 39.83 seconds. Ward was sixth on Double H Farm’s HH Fleur, Kerins was seventh with his own Zerro Leone, and Judge was eighth aboard HH Whisky Royale for Double H Farm.

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[LEFT] Creekside Farm finished as the Upper School Champions. [RIGHT] CF Topflight earned the top honors in the Middle School division. [BELOW] IEA Leading Hunt Seat Rider of the Year, Madison Brayman.

Young Riders Shine At IEA National Equestrian Competition

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FOUR-HUNDRED-AND-TEN OF THE nation’s leading middle school and high school equestrians competed at the Eastern States Exposition May 16-18, for the Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) National Finals. The finalists represented 1,100 teams and nearly 10,000 student-riders from eight zones throughout the United States. Individuals and teams participated in multiple competitions during the 2013-2014 regular season shows, and regional and zone finals to qualify for the IEA National Finals competition. Riders competed in Hunt Seat Equitation Over Fences classes and Equitation On-the-Flat classes throughout the weekend. The IEA format requires that riders compete in unfamiliar tack on unfamiliar mounts; therefore, they draw their horses the day of the competition and enter the arena after a brief, if any, warm-up. In the individual competition, Madison Brayman, 18, who rides for the Hunter Ridge Equestrian Team of Charlestown, RI, was named the IEA Leading Hunt Seat Rider of the Year, winning the Varsity Open Championship. In the Upper School team competition, Creekside Farm of Irmo, SC, placed first. High Time Stables of East Aurora, NY, was the reserve champion team. In the Middle School competition, CF Topflight of Lascassas, TN, received the championship title. Creekside Farm finished as the reserve champion. The IEA holds the trait of good sportsmanship among rider and coach

members to the highest regard. Skylar Laakso of the North Gate Equestrian Team from Sudbury, MA, was awarded the Victor Hugo-Vidal Perpetual Trophy for displaying exceptional sportsmanship during the 2014 Hunt Seat National Finals. The Team Spirit Award was presented to the Andrews Osborne Academy of Willoughby, OH. The Timothy J. Boone Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to Kathryn Quinlan of Melrose, MA, for her longtime contribution to the IEA. Known for her contribution to the growth of the Membership Office and her dedication to the betterment of the association, Kathryn has helped the IEA quadruple its membership. This is the seventh year in which this award has been presented. The IEA is committed to wellness of the horses in all competitions. To recognize the quality of the horses donated for the three-day event, “Nate” (owned by the Wachusett Equestrian Team) was named Outstanding IEA Hunt Seat Horse.

Hunter/Jumper contact listings 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 NewChance Farm, 18 Mason St., Rehoboth, MA, Kristen Newton Chance, 860-918-0269

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McLain Ward Takes Top Two Spots In $100,000 Empire State Grand Prix [TOP] McLain Ward took the top two spots with HH Cannavaro (pictured) and HH Carlos Z. [BOTTOM] Michael Hughes and Macarthur came in a close third place. »

started with HH Cannavaro in January and HH Carlos Z in February of this year. “It’s a restarted partnership with Hunter Harrison and Double H Farm, so it’s very exciting for us,” Ward noted. “They’re both really talented and very willing horses. It’s nice that things are really starting to come together.” HH Cannavaro, a 10-year-old Holsteiner stallion by Caplan, is “a bit like riding a big equitation horse,” Ward said. “He’s very easy, he’s very straightforward. He has massive jump, and he has a lot of quality. He doesn’t want to touch the fences. Probably sometimes you’d have to say he’s not the fastest horse in the world, a little bit like another great horse I had, Sapphire. But he’s so willing that you can do distances and turns that you can’t do on another horse.” Describing HH Carlos Z, a 12-year-old Zangersheide gelding by Chellano Z, as “very, very fast,” Ward said that he is “like a minibike.” He added, “He’s a horse I’ve known for a number of years; he’s a great winner. He’s a wonderful addition to have in the string because he’s a very competitive horse that can win every day.” Hughes has been riding Macarthur

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the St. Clements Horse Show. It is clear that the new management, the Capital Fund of Saratoga County has great plans for this show, which include going nowhere but straight up. While Mother Nature had her way with rain and cold—which has almost become the signature of the show—there were just as many warm and sunny days throughout week one, April 30 – May 4,

for three years, and the 13-year-old Dutch Warmblood gelding by Concorde has helped him move into the grand prix arena. “He’s been a great horse for me,” Hughes affirmed. “He has a lot of experience, so he’s good for me to go in and start jumping bigger classes like this. He’s a great horse. He’s just such a smart horse and so clever.”

and week two, May 7-11. As one of the competitors remarked, “[In one day] we rode in what seemed like three different seasons, but it was fun.” In either case, it never seemed to dampen the spirits of the competitors who continued to ride no matter what the weather. Everyone was delighted with the relaxed, enjoyable atmosphere that surrounded the two weeks. The Kentucky Derby Sponsor/ Exhibitor Party held the first Saturday was without a doubt one of the best-attended parties on the circuit, sponsored by J.R. Hudson Horse Transportation. “This is the second year we have had this party with the

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THE OLD SALEM FARM SPRING Horse Shows came to a successful conclusion with their highlight event, the $100,000 Empire State Grand Prix, presented by The Kincade Group, Merrill Lynch, on May 18. McLain Ward rode to first and second place with HH Cannavaro and HH Carlos Z, both owned by Double H Farm, over a prestigious field of horses and riders. There were 42 entries in the grand prix, and nine of them were clear to advance to the jump-off over a course designed by Ireland’s Alan Wade. Ward and HH Cannavaro set the winning time at 36.896 seconds. The rider who came the closest to catching Ward was Michael Hughes of Allendale, NJ, on Macarthur, who stopped the timers in 37.836 seconds for third place. Ward and his second horse, HH Carlos Z, had a time of 37.232 seconds, just off the pace. Ward said of the jump-off course, “There was a seven (strides) from one to two, and then from three to four there was another seven strides, which was difficult to get. But [Cannavaro] has such a big, ground-covering stride that I really thought he could do it. He did it easy. I was trying to be a little faster with Carlos…but the second to last (jump) didn’t show up quite the way I wanted, and I had to add a stride. But it all worked out.” Both horses are new to Ward, who

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St. Christopher’s p Horse Show A Resounding Success at a New Location THE 2014 ST. CHRISTOPHER’S HORSE Show was held at its new location at Swan Lake Stables in Littlestown, PA, on May 7-11, and received rave reviews from the exhibitors, trainers, and spectators. The show featured outstanding hunter/jumper performances by horses and riders, and was highlighted by champions of all ages. “I love the new location!” said trainer Patty Foster of Rolling Acres Show Stable. “We brought 20 horses as we have a variety of customers ranging from pre-adult up to grand prix. St. Christopher’s offers so many classes for all our different levels of riders.” Andrea Torres Guerreiro and Anabella of Santa Catalina Farm won the highlighted $15,000 Mini Prix sponsored by Johnson Horse Transportation. This was a big win for Guerreiro as she not only beat her father and trainer Manuel Torres, who took second on Cinderella, but also Irish Olympian Kevin Babington on Borindy, who placed third. “This is definitely my biggest win with Anabella so far,” said Guerreiro. “I’m definitely coming back next year!” In addition to the Olisco Trophy, Guerreiro also won Leading Lady Rider Mini Prix and Leading Jumper Rider. Taylor Adams was named Leading

Hunter Rider aboard Lucretia, who was awarded Grand Champion Hunter. Lindsay [LEFT] Taylor Adams was named Leading Hunter Rider. [RIGHT] Andrea Torres Guerreiro and Anabella won the $15,000 Mini Prix. Mutschler and Fielding won the USHJA National Hunter Derby, and Career Thoroughbred Program, Mutschler was named Best Junior/Amateura program developed by the New York Thoroughbred Horseman’s Owner in the Hunter Derby. Phoebe De Mott and Cute Date won Best Hunter Association, along with the New York Round and Jeffrey Ayers and Biarritz won Racing Association and New York the USHJA Pre-Green Incentive Stake. In Thoroughbred Breeders Inc. The goal of the equitation classes, Samantha Hurley the program is to offer new opportuniand Invictus beat a field of eight to clinch ties for off-the-track Thoroughbreds, as the USEF Pessoa Hunter Seat Medal class, well as promote the use of the breed in while Sara Echevarria won the ASPCA competition. Jeffrey Ayers and Secret Maclay with Boomerang V. Santa won the Take2 Hunter class, while Ken Krome and Vicktoria won the “We’ve been attending the St. Christopher’s Horse Show since 2002 Take2 TB Jumper class and we brought nine horses this year. We There were also several fun social gatherings for everyone to enjoy. Ken felt that the move greatly benefited our horses and clients,” said Kate Gerhart Krome of K2 Show Stables sponsored of North Ridge Farms LLC. “The footing the Weekend Breakfast Drinks from 7:00at Swan Lake is superb. There is ample 9:00 a.m. each day. On May 10, there was room to ride as well as some lovely areas an “Ice Cream Social” in the afternoon, to hack out, and the stabling arrangeprovided by Rolling Acres, as well as the Johnson Horse Transportation “Mini ments were safe and spacious for both Prix Party.” A Mother’s Day Brunch was the horses and clients.” St. Christopher’s Horse Show is featured on May 11 and was sponsored also a part of the TAKE2 Second by Kimber-View Stables.

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video display board giving us live feed of the derby and it seems that it will become a regular addition to the show,” commented show manager Jay Mullen. During the second week, the Mother’s Day Celebration took center stage during the grand prix. [ABOVE] Mckayla Langmeier was named Best Junior Rider. [RIGHT] Julie Welles and Bazooka Again, while it is centered on the horse show moms, it also doubled as DeMuze were the grand prix winners in week two. a second exhibitor party. Not to be lost in all of this fun, there her ability to jump off one horse, get on was walking out of her under saddle were plenty of exciting moments in the the next, and continue to ride to an evenclass last, she was handed one of the rings as well. Mckayla Langmeier, only tual win during the week two grand prix. Saratoga leather bracelets. Needless to 13, dazzled everyone with her excellent say, her face lit up and it made her day. The pony ring was holding court on riding in both the hunter and jumper its own with championship awards For more information on the Saratoga rings and won Best Junior Rider. being given out there as well. To Springs Horse Shows, visit saratothe surprise of one little girl who In the jumper ring, Julie Welles showed gaspringshorseshow.com. July 2014

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[LEFT] Sam Griffiths and Paulank Brockagh put in a solid show jumping effort in the rain to win the Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials. [RIGHT] The USA’s Clark Montgomery and Loughan Glen led Badminton after the dressage phase.

BATTLE AT BADMINTON

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Australian rider Sam Griffiths produced a superb display of horsemanship with Paulank Brockagh to win his first major title, the Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials, held May 8-11 in Great Britain. In a competition of extraordinary twists and turns, Griffiths and the Irish-bred 10-year-old rose from their overnight fifth place with a four-fault show jumping round. Griffiths’ fellow Australian, cross-country leader Paul Tapner on Kilronan, had been left a two-rail advantage to win but with the squally weather he had four fences down, plus time penalties to drop to fourth. The USA’s own Clark Montgomery was the leader after dressage on a 33.5, but chose to retire Loughan Glen after a refusal near the end of the cross-country course. Montgomery and Loughan Glen were the last to go in dressage, and had put forward a test that was a model of balance, consistency, and harmony— despite the wind that battered the grounds all day—to take a

2.5-point lead over Tapner and Kilronan into cross-country.

CONGRATULATIONS!

cheerful for finally being able to gallop and jump in comfortable spring temperatures.

Congratulations to Sarah and Matthew Austin of Brookline, NH, on the birth of their daughter, Everleigh Elizabeth on May 28, 2014 at 12:30 p.m. The bundle of joy weighed in at seven pounds, 11 ounces.

WELCOME BACK!

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The Eastern New York Dressage and Combined Training Association (ENYDCTA)/Old Chatham Horse Trials, scheduled for July 6, has been cancelled. The board of directors said in a statement, “After a very lengthy, in-depth, often passionate discussion about dates, entries, and volunteers, it was decided that now would be a good time to step-back and re-evaluate the goals for this event. As part of the re-evaluation, ENYDCTA will be launching a very aggressive sponsorship/advertising campaign to enable the construction of new fences, the repair/update of existing fences, and other little things required to have a successful event,

Lila Gendal reported for Fran and Tom Cross, that King Oak Farm held its annual spring horse trials in Southampton, MA, in May, running divisions from Beginner Novice through Preliminary. Tremaine Cooper was the mastermind behind the cross-country course—which saw some difficulties at the first fence on course for the Preliminary and Novice, and some Prelim riders had difficulties at the water—but overall the courses rode well and competitors seemed very happy. Lila noted that the footing could not have been better, both on the trails and in the fields, and everyone seemed especially

True North Farm of Harwich, MA, welcomed Morgan Mindrebo and her mare, Twigs, back for the summer after she completed her first year at Johnson and Wales!

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including awesome prizes. “We are delighted to report that Area I and USEA (U.S. Eventing Association) have agreed to our requested date change for 2015, which will be Sunday, August 22. The weekend is after the championships, but we feel any date will be better than the Independence Day weekend. We hope many of you will be joining us…as a competitor, a volunteer, or a spectator.”

OUT WITH THE OLD Apple Knoll Farm in Millis, MA, held a consigned tack sale in conjunction with their May 18 combined test, with proceeds going toward building their new cross-country bank complex. We hear both the competition and the sale were successful!

UPPING THE ANTE The United States Pony Club (USPC) is offering a $5,000 prize to the winning Preliminary eventing team at USPC Championships, to be held later this month. This award, offered only during Festival

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enter were so excited to compete we ran it anyway,” said Keim. “Even our Preliminary-Training division entries were limited. Fortunately we had more riders looking to compete at the Beginner Novice, Novice, and Training levels.” The show jumping competition featured three distinct course routes for the Preliminary, Training, and Novice/ Beginner Novice levels. The courses were kept straightforward and utilized related distances and bending lines. “By and large, competitors have given positive feedback to having unique courses for each level,” said Keim. “This allows us to ask different questions of competitors at the various levels.” Once again this year, both of the UNH events are participating in the Thoroughbred Incentive Program (TIP), sponsored by The Jockey Club. This program is designed to promote the success of off-thetrack Thoroughbreds (OTTB) in their second careers; an award is given to the two best scoring OTTBs at each level. At this event, Tall Tale and Adriana Nannini were the Preliminary Champions; at Training Level, Otto Rocket and Alison Eastman-Lawler Preliminary TIP winners, Adriana Nannini and Tall Tale. »

funds have been raised by a silent auction of several horse trials entries including Woodside Horse Trials, Fair Hill Horse Trials, Cobblestone Horse Trials, New Jersey Horse Trials, and Seneca Valley Horse Trials. Supporting donations were also received from pony clubs and regions across the country, as well as individual donors.

BRIGHT FUTURE CUT SHORT We were heartbroken to hear that, just days after successfully completing his first four-star at the Rolex Kentucky

Three-Day Event and finishing in fifth place with Marilyn Little, Raylyn Farms’ nine-year-old Wurttemburg gelding, RF Smoke On The Water, was euthanized after becoming cast in his stall. “Though Raylyn staff and his longtime caretaker Emily Dufort were immediately in his stall to assist Smoke in righting himself, it became clear that Smoke had sustained an injury during his struggle,” said Marilyn, in an official statement. “Based on examinations, imaging, system chemistry panels, and consultations with other veterinarians,

Dr. [Martin] Furr suggests that Smoke had sustained undefined traumatic injury to his central nervous system while he was cast, possibly due to damage to the cervical or lumbar spine sustained during the ordeal.” Marilyn closed, “…my greatest thanks to RF Smoke On The Water, the mightiest champion with the wings on his feet; you were the littlest horse with the biggest of names. Thank you for your heart, may you always know that you have captured mine. You are forever loved, and you will always be missed my friend.”

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THE UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE (UNH) Equine Program kicked off its 2014 season with a successful spring event, hosting nearly 100 horse and rider combinations over two days on April 26-27, 2014. After what seemed like a never-ending winter, Northeast-based competitors were excited to get out and on course. Saturday’s dressage phases were presided over by President of the Ground Jury Jan Conlon of Maryland and Judy Lawless of Massachusetts. Several divisions were quite close after the dressage phase, with some divisions’ top six riders separated by no more than two points and many leaders scoring in the 20s. The cross-country tracks, designed by Jim Gornall of Massachusetts, were intended to provide a good first outing for horses that were based in the Northeast for the winter. “We had snow on the course up until about two weeks before the event,” said Chair of the Organizing Committee Christina Keim. “Our goal was to offer a course that would allow horses and riders to get a solid, confidence building experience under their belts early in the season. It sounds like many of our competitors were unable to do any cross-country schooling prior to the event, so we wanted the courses to reflect that.” Keim noted that the late arrival of spring weather seemed to affect the entries at the event. “We had quite a low number of entries in the Preliminary division, but the competitors who did

were champions with Chubba and Anna Corfey in reserve; at Novice Level, Desert Sonorous and Katie Murphy were champions with Alla Breeza and Kathryn Wakeman in reserve; and at Beginner Novice, Devil’s Gold and Shannon Fralley took home the champion honors with Ming’s Revenge and Ronan Moloney in reserve. The University of New Hampshire hosts two horse trials per year; these trials are unique in that the phases are prepared and administered almost completely by undergraduate students from the university. Most of these students are enrolled in the horsemanship program and have limited prior exposure to eventing. The behind-thescenes preparations for each phase are supervised by students in a show management course, supported by UNH faculty and several dedicated longtime program volunteers. The University of New Hampshire will host its fall horse trials on September 27-28, 2014. For more information and full results, visit equine.unh.edu/horse-trials.

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[LEFT] William Fox-Pitt claimed his third Rolex Kentucky Championship in five years with Bay My Hero. [RIGHT] Lauren Kieffer and Veronica secured the Rolex/USEF Four-Star Championship with a second place finish overall.

William Fox-Pitt Wins Rolex Kentucky For the Third Time in Five Years

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WITH EVERYTHING ON THE LINE, William Fox-Pitt of Great Britain calmly guided Bay My Hero faultlessly around the show jumping course at the Kentucky Horse Park to win the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, presented by Land Rover, held April 24-27, for the third time in five years. His score of 44.0 topped secondplaced Lauren Kieffer, of Middleburg, VA, on Veronica (46.7) and third-placed Buck Davidson, of Ocala, FL, on Ballynoe Castle RM (51.7). Kieffer, 26, won the Rolex/U.S. Equestrian Federation (USEF) Four-Star Championship. Sinead Halpin, of Oldwick, NJ, rode Manoir De Carneville to fourth, and Marilyn Little, of Frederick, MD, rode her two horses—RF Smoke On The Water and RF Demeter to fifth and sixth. For Fox-Pitt, 45, this year’s Rolex Kentucky victory was not only his third Rolex Kentucky triumph, but it was also his 13th win in a CCI4*. The victory, which earned Fox-Pitt $80,000

of the $250,000 total prize money, also gave him the first leg of the Rolex Grand Slam of Eventing, which awards $350,000 to any rider who wins the Rolex Kentucky, Mitsubishi Motors Badminton, and Land Rover Burghley four-star events in succession. Knowing that she needed a clean show jumping round in order to keep the pressure on Fox-Pitt, Kieffer delivered just that. The roar that erupted from the partisan fans in Rolex Stadium when she landed after clearing the last fence nearly unnerved Bay My Hero and the normally implacable Fox-Pitt, who now could not afford to lower a single rail to keep the lead and win the title. “He got a little bit excited when the crowd went wild after Lauren jumped her clean round,” said Fox-Pitt. “He tried to leg it back up the chute [from the ring], and I thought I might just do the same.” Kieffer showed remarkable composure in front of the completely sold-out Rolex Stadium. “It took a lot of mental

focus to try to keep cool, to ride it like [it was just another event],” she said. Davidson, 38, marveled at the consistency Ballynoe Castle RM, 14, has shown in his career, especially at Rolex Kentucky. “Basically you tell him it’s Kentucky, and he’s ready to go,” Davidson said with a smile. “We have such a great partnership,” he said. “I was like a little kid talking to my pony on cross-country. I was saying, ‘Come on, Reggie, we only have two more minutes to go!’ He’s truly a horse of a lifetime. Every time I ride him, I think how lucky I am,” added Davidson. Kieffer’s, Davidson’s, and Little’s scores propelled the U.S. to victory in the first $20,000 Dubarry of Ireland Nations Team Challenge, in which the three-highest riders from each nation determined the result. The winning team members shared $10,000 in prize money. Phillip Dutton, as the fifth rider on course, finished exactly on the optimum time of 11:12 on cross-country with Trading Aces, and he won a two-year lease of a 2014 Range Rover Evoque as a result. Dutton also won $5,000 from SSG Gloves for finishing closest to the optimum time. For more information and full results from the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, visit rk3de.org. July 2014

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[1] Taylor Renihan and Sunday Money were champions in Beginner Novice Junior Horse. [2] Carla Sharp and Good Deeds claimed the Novice Open division. [3] Novice Rider winner Helen Stone aboard April Eclipse. [4] Courtney Strekel and Nokota Nitro were victorious in the Beginner Novice Senior Rider division. [5] Beginner Novice Senior Horse Champion Kerry Isherwood riding Bada Bing. [6] Beginner Novice Junior Rider winners Piper Lacy and Gallant Miss.

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Connecticut Dressage & Combined Training Assoc. Holds its First Show of the Season SUBMITTED BY ELIZABETH MCCOSH-LILIE

IT WAS SUNDAY, MAY 11, WITH beautiful weather to celebrate Mother’s Day. The sun was shining, the horses were polished in their new spring coats, and the riders were ready for their first Connecticut Dressage & Combined Training Association (CDCTA) show of the season at Westbrook Hunt Club. With one dressage ring set at full size for the dressage riders and the other ring set at the smaller for the combined test and Introductory rides, and the jump course ready for the second phase of the combined test, we were off to a great day of competition. The show was split quite evenly between combined test and dressage competitors. There were 22 Junior riders and 67 Adult Amateur riders. We were glad to see the number of riders who took advantage of the new Off-the-Track Thoroughbred (OTTB) and Paint Alternative Competition (PAC) programs that CDCTA introduced this year. It was a great turnout for the start of 2014. As always, CDCTA awarded ribbons and scrims to three High Point Dressage riders of the day and to three Best Combined Test Score riders of the day. Our High Point Dressage winners were: Laura Jud riding Tri Wishes in the Junior category with a score of 67.50%; Kym Mayo riding Jasmine in the Adult

[ABOVE] Heather Mann and William. [LEFT] Joelle Conover and Tribute to Securitee.

Member category with a score of 69.37%; and Megan Ellis riding Safire n Lace in the Adult Non-Member category with a score of 67.08%. Our Best Combined Test Score winners were: Clair Whamond in the Junior category riding Miller with a final score of 35.0; Heather Mann riding William in the Adult Member category with a final score of 30.0; and Kathryn Filer riding Dream Potential in the Non-Member cate-

gory with a final score of 32.5. For details on the show results, please go to the CDCTA website, cdctaonline.com.

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On Sunday, July 20, the second show of the season, the CDCTA Dressage & Combined Test Schooling Show will be held at Mystic Valley Hunt Club in Gales Ferry, CT. The details can be found on the CDCTA website, cdctaonline.com. If you are interested in participating, contact the show secretary to see if there is available space. On September 6 and 7, CDCTA will be having a Centered Riding and Jumping Clinic with Deb Moynihan at her farm, Irish Acres, in Bolton, CT. Deb Moynihan is a Certified Centered Riding Instructor and an “L” with distinction dressage judge. This is a great opportunity to work on your riding skills. Check the CDCTA website for more information and registration forms.

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Dressage news Blitz rode Donna Cameron’s 12-year-old Dutch Warmblood mare, Verida (Rosseau x Zida), to victory in the Prix St. Georges with a score of 71.184%, followed by Intermediaire I with 75.658%. Blitz and Verida were also High Point Champions in the Open division at the FEI Level.

WELCOME TO THE TEAM Windhorse Dressage of Sherborn, MA, sends a warm welcome to their newest combination at the barn, Jody Wilkinson and her beautiful 16-year-old Lipizzan mare Cortina.

[ABOVE] Don Principe has been named the USEF Dressage Breeding Sire of the Year for 2013. [LEFT] Jocelyn Wiese on Lomborghini.

ALL-AMERICAN Hilltop Farm sends their congratulations to Michael Bragdell on becoming a United States citizen. Nineteen years ago, Michael came to Hilltop Farm as a young student from Sweden and has found a second home at the farm. PHOTOS: (LEFT) RIDEHESTEN.COM; (RIGHT) COURTESY OF HILLTOP FARM

NOW CERTIFIED The United States Dressage Federation (USDF) is pleased to announce and congratulate its new USDF Certified Instructors. The exam was at Hilltop Farm in Colora, MD, with examiners Debbie Bowman and Maryal Barnett. New USDF Certified Instructor/Trainers at Training through First Level include: Lisa Lewis of Greenfield Center, NY; Erin Sweeney of Gordonville, VA; and Jennette Scanlon of Auburn, CA. New USDF Certified Instructors/Trainers at Second Level include: Tiffany Bragdell of

Colora, MD and Karen Roberts of Southwick, MA. And new USDF Certified Instructors/ Trainers at Third through Fourth Level include: Michael Bragdell of Colora, MD, and Janet Youse of Rome, PA.

WELCOME TO THE WORLD Shooting Star Farms in Spofford, NH, recently welcomed a gorgeous black colt to their herd: Jelisco SSF (Florianus x Eliscia SSF). Just a few days later, a beautiful bay filly was also born at the farm—Jubilantes SSF (UB-40 x Wertites).

CONGRATS GRAD! Congratulations to Jocelyn Wiese on her graduation from law school. Jocelyn was a competitor in the Youth Dressage Festival for over 10 years, one of the United States’ first FEI pony riders, and a winner of the Brentina Cup. Hopefully she will now be able to spend more time in the saddle.

CONDOLENCES We sadly report the passing of ES Donnerkeil on May 5, 2014.

The talented stallion was bred in the United States by Dagmar Fancher. He achieved many championships in dressage, hunter/jumper, and eventing. Despite suffering a severe leg injury in a trailer accident when it was swarmed by bees, he went on to recover and compete again in eventing. He was approved by the American Hanoverian Society (AHS) based on his combined training performance record, since this was prior to the inception of the 100-Day Test. Donnerkeil was purchased by Bridlewood Farm in 1996 where he stood as a highly successful sire for 17 years. He has 151 AHS-registered offspring, including 15 Main Studbook mares (five are Elite mares), four Studbook mares, and eight Pre-Studbook mares. “Donner” was especially sought after as a superior selection for crossing with Thoroughbred and Arabian mares. His offspring are well known for their versatility, excelling in dressage, jumping, eventing, and driving.

DOUBLE DELIGHT Cutler Farm Dressage won two classes at the New England Dressage Association (NEDA) Spring Show, when Heather

WHO’S YOUR DADDY? The U.S. Equestrian Federation (USEF) announced that Don Principe (Donnerhall x SPS Papagena), a 1999 bay Hanoverian stallion owned by Maryanna Haymon of Marydell Farms in Columbus, NC, has been named the USEF Dressage Breeding Sire of the Year for 2013.

YOUNG TALENT Lendon Gray had a wonderful Emerging Dressage Athletes Program (EDAP) clinic at Pinelands Farm in New Gloucester, ME, with Matt Baillargeon, Allyssia Bryant, Caroline Cadorette, Elise Lesko, Brianna Newton, Alexa Perkins, and Nicole Pollock. It was a terrific group of riders. Thanks go to Jennifer Dillon for her help.

GREENER PASTURES It’s with a heavy heart we report the passing of EM Berlina. Imported as a foal by Suzanne Quarles of Some Day Soon Farm, she won her Mare Performance Test. In 1998 she became the “Grand Champion of Dressage at Devon.” Berlina spent her life as a broodmare. Her offspring include Wild Rose

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Dressage News continued from page 103 (Widmark x Berlina), winner of a Dressage Materiale class at Devon; Sakima (Sinatra Song x Berlina), with wins under saddle and in breed shows; and Lady in Red (Liberty Gold x Berlina), the Champion Mare at the Hilltop Farm Inspection.

The breeder is Lauren Welsh and Glen Lake Farm LLC is the owner. The high scoring KWPN (NA) was Elusive, with an 8.09 in the Five-Year-Old Under

Dates and Locations Selected before, and don’t know when I’m going to have again. So when I got that opportunity I said ‘Yes, we’re going to do that!’”

MAKING THEIR MARK The results are in for the Lexington Young Horse Show, held at Spy Coast Farm in Lexington, KY. The overall high scoring horse was W Coldplay with an 8.26 in the Two-Year-Old Jump Chute class.

For 2015 Great American Insurance Group/USDF Regional Dressage Championships THE UNITED STATES DRESSAGE FEDERATION (USDF) HAS selected the dates and locations for the 2015 Great American Insurance Group/USDF Regional Dressage Championships, presented by SmartPak and supported by Merial: ■ Region 1 (October 15-18) at the Virginia Horse Center, Lexington, VA ■ Region 2 (September 17-20) at the Waterloo Hunt Club, Grass Lake, MI ■ Region 3 (October 1-4) at the Chattahoochee Hill-Bouchaert Farm, Fairburn, GA ■ Region 4 (October 9-11) at the National Equestrian Center, Lake St. Louis, MO ■ Region 5 (October 9-11) at WestWorld, Scottsdale, AZ ■ Region 6 (September 24-27) at the DevonWood Equestrian Centre, Sherwood, OR ■ Region 7 (September 17-20) at the Murieta Equine Complex, Rancho Murieta, CA ■ Region 8 (September 17-20) at HITS on the Hudson, Saugerties, NY ■ Region 9 (October 8-11) at the Great Southwest Equestrian Center, Katy, TX These championships recognize the outstanding efforts of riders in each USDF region and provide an excellent opportunity for spectators to view the top competitors in their respective regions. Additionally, the top amateur and open riders at each of the championships, who have submitted a declaration of intent and completed all other requirements, will receive an invitation to compete at the U.S. Dressage Finals presented by Adequan, to be held November 5-8, 2015, at the Kentucky Horse Park.

Dressage contact listings Crossen Arabians and Warmbloods (bs), 1209 South St., Coventry, CT 06238, 860-742-6486, crossenarabians.com b=breeding, t=training, s=sales, l=lessons

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HEADED ACROSS THE POND Devon Kane is preparing to seize every opportunity that comes her way while in Europe this summer with her horses and others from Diamante Farms. The talented dressage rider arrived in Europe to train with Olympic Gold Medalist Hubertus Schmidt of Germany. Her summer plans got even more exciting when she was asked to ride on the United States Nations Cup Team in a leg of the FEI Nations Cup Dressage 2014 series in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. “That’s a huge opportunity that I’ve never had

Saddle. The breeder is Chari Klapman and Karen Cardoze is the owner. The high score ISR Oldenburg was Fredstatic, with a 7.87 in the Yearling In Hand class. He is bred and owned by Adrienne Robertson. Congratulations to all!

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Riders Get Back to Basics At Christoph Hess Clinic Hosted by Rosebrook Farm CHRISTOPH HESS, FEI ‘“I” JUDGE in both dressage and eventing, and the German Equestrian Federation Director of Training for Equestrian Sports, impressed riders and auditors alike with the basic yet incredibly effective teaching tactics he utilized throughout his April 28-29 clinic, hosted by Cindi Rose Wylie at her Rosebrook Farm in Georgetown, MA. More than 20 auditors gathered in the large Cover-All arena at Wylie’s facility for two full days of learning. Riders of all levels and horses of all [ABOVE] Christoph Hess talks to the auditors breeds were represented in the 11 while working with Jutta Lee and the four-yeardaily sessions, including: Wylie and old In the Nick of Time. [RIGHT] Hess works her Morgan/Thoroughbred cross, with Lisa Leland Courchesne and Pik a Diamond on acceptance of the leg. Audacity, who has been her partner at Grand Prix for six years; Jutta Lee on the four-year-old In the Nick of Time, a what they were working on. They then Friesian/Tennessee Walking Horse cross began their lesson under Hess’ direction who was a former Amish buggy horse; in the same manner, regardless of riding and eventer Kim Cartier Dome, who level—with the basics. “When you ride brought her American Saddlebred partner, a lower-level horse or a horse that’s Wasabi, at First Level. competed Grand Prix, always start the training sessions the same,” he said. This is the fifth year Wylie has invited Hess to come from Germany for a The main key point, Hess explained, clinic. Hess encouraged each horse is that the horse must always be in front and rider pair in a positive manner, of the rider’s leg. He focused exercises on making the horses accept the riders’ producing results. “I understand his method, and he has a very high stannatural aids. “If there is no acceptance, you don’t control the horse,” he said. dard for the training and the basics, and every time he comes I learn a ton,” said Hess broke down the common Wylie. “We’re very lucky to have someissues that the riders were facing in an eye-opening fashion. He noted, for body of this caliber willing to come work with us in this country.” example, that a strong left rein was in fact a symptom of a weak left leg, and While introducing themselves to Hess and the auditors, each rider and horse promptly addressed both the problem combination explained their level and and the symptom. “I want to give you

the key for better riding to open the next door,” he told participants. Much of day one was spent exploring these challenges. Hess acknowledged the exercises as “boring” but necessary, but the riders found them extremely beneficial. “With both horses, we worked on keeping them out in front of my leg, keeping them coming into the bridle, and staying away from overusing the reins, which is very common,” said Wylie of her two day one rides. With each adjustment made for every pair, auditors were able to notice a change in the rider and the way the horse was going within minutes. “At the end of the day, you have to make dressage as simple as possible,” explained Hess. For more information and future educational events hosted by Cindi Rose Wylie, visit CindiRoseWylie.com.

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Charles River Dressage Association Cultivating a Passion ARTICLE AND PHOTOS SUBMITTED BY MELISSA CRONIN

WARM WEATHER HAS FINALLY arrived in Massachusetts and with it Charles River Dressage Association (CRDA) has moved into full gear. CRDA is committed to growing the sport of dressage at the grass roots level by

fostering involvement in local educational and show opportunities. As part of their initiatives for 2014, CRDA is looking to grow their volunteer base and encourage participation in the dressage community on a multitude of

levels. Volunteer opportunities exist in many forms and include assisting with the running of the association’s four schooling shows, developing unique and affordable clinic experiences, and the writing of helpful articles and content for publications and online assets. Already, CRDA officers, board members, and volunteers have come together to bring several successful events to the area. On April 5, the club welcomed Grand Prix rider Jodi Pearson-Keating to instruct at this year’s spring clinic. An enthusiastic instructor with a genuine

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continued from page 105 passion for teaching riders at every level, Jodi assisted each rider with the challenges they were looking to overcome as they considered the upcoming season. In addition to being a valuable educational resource, she is also an active CRDA member who shares the groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s commitment to the development of the sport. Once again, CRDA treated members to a unique training opportunity over the weekend of April 26 and 27. The annual camp-inspired event brought two notable clinicians, Lynne Kimball-Davis and Samantha Williams, to Apple Knoll Farm in Millis, MA, where participants got to ride twice a day with each. This intensive program allowed riders to gain some fresh perspectives on their riding and the chance to discover new solutions. The social bonds formed through the camp were also a valued part of the experience, as noted by participant Carol Burkhart: â&#x20AC;&#x153;My goals for camp are to have fun and socialize with the other campers while getting some new tools to help my horse and I grow as a team.â&#x20AC;? May 4 brought about the first

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of CRDAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s four schooling shows. Participants were treated to a beautiful spring day on which to perform their tests in one of the three regulation size dressage rings at the Apple Knoll Farm show grounds. The well-managed and orchestrated event went on without a hitch, thanks to the tireless efforts of the CRDA show team and the dedicated volunteers. High point champions for the day were Grace Thames in Junior/ Young Rider, Kerry Wall in Adult Amateur, and Margie Flanagan in Open. In the upcoming months, CRDA is looking to host many more events,

including a clinic with USDF silver medalist Katie Robicheaux on June 7 at Cutler Farm in Medfield, MA, and schooling shows will be held at Apple Knoll Farm in Millis, MA, on June 22, August 10, and October 5. Planning has begun on a fall clinic with a clinician to be determined. CRDA looks to hold its annual awards banquet in conjunction with a member appreciation themed clinic in November. To participate, become a member, or volunteer, please contact CRDA at charlesriverdressageassoc@ gmail.com or visit crdressage.org.

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Baroque Equestrian Games Institute Holds First Ever Professional’s Introductory Workshop SUBMITTED BY TINA VEDER, PHOTO BY AMBROSIA DESIGN

MORE THAN 30 CLASSICAL RIDING enthusiasts from nine different states gathered together in Ocala, FL, on April 18, 19, and 20 for our first ever “Professional’s Introductory Workshop.” This intensive weekend provided the first step for professionals interested in learning more about becoming affiliated judges, trainers, or instructors with the Baroque Equestrian Games & Institute (BEGI), and also gave interested amateur riders the opportunity for an inside look at the scoring criteria for the competitions. The Friday evening welcome reception and dinner was a delightful time for folks to get acquainted and share a bit about their varied backgrounds. Saturday morning began with a detailed and thorough presentation on the history of classical riding throughout the centuries, the divergent riding styles that developed

in the past 200 years, and a comparison of the historic principles versus modern methods. This was followed by demonstrations of each of the movements and exercises of the Ground Work section, and the Initiate and Equilibre phases of the Classical Schooling section. As the movements were shown, Bruno Gonzalez provided detailed commentary on the purposes, goals, and qualities for each. On Sunday, the participants practiced judging and scoring the actual test patterns, which were ridden by several volunteers. This included Ground Work Patterns 1, 2, and 3; Classical Schooling Initiate 1, 2, and 3; Classical Schooling Equilibre 1, 2, and 3; Mounted Maneuvers Initiate & Equilibre, and one Musical Presentation Equilibre. The mounted maneuvers were definitely a highlight for all! With reins in one hand, the rider must use a faux sword

Demonstration rider Terry Reth aboard her Andalusian, performing one of the BEGI patterns.

to accomplish various tasks (tap down targets, pierce rings, etc.), while at the same time riding with balance, lightness, collection, and grace. It is much easier said than done, and this is the section of the games that truly demonstrates the correctness and quality of the training— and it certainly is a crowd pleaser as well! The workshop proved to be a wonderful time to increase understanding and excitement for the bigger vision of BEGI. We hope you will join us for our upcoming events—educational clinics, professional workshops, and the games competitions themselves. Learn more at baroquegames.com.

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New Hampshire p Dressage g and Eventing Association Holds First Clinic of the Season ARTICLE SUBMITTED BY LYDIA NEUSCH AND KATHERINE DOW, PHOTO BY LYDIA NEUSCH

ON APRIL 19, THE NEW HAMPSHIRE Dressage and Eventing Association (NHDEA) opened its season with a RideReview-Ride clinic. It was an absolutely gorgeous day for the 11 riders who participated in the event with Cindi RoseWylie. Cindi, the owner of Rosewood Farm in Georgetown, MA, is a USDF certified instructor and (r) judge. Held at the MSPCA at Nevins farm in their beautiful equine facility, the participants rode a dressage test in the level of their choice. After receiving a score for the test, the riders and Cindi discussed the test and then worked on particular pieces of it that they might improve upon. The riders were then given the option of riding the same test a second time for a comparison score. Some of the riders chose instead

to use their allotted time receiving more instruction from Cindi. NHDEA members and non-members used this opportunity to get out early in the season. Some were new to the sport, moving up a level, or had a new horse they wanted to take out before the show season began. A couple of the riders had worked with Cindi in the past and were excited to show her the advancements they had made. At the end of the clinic, Cindi complimented the variety of breeds and levels of riders that had participated. We had member Julie Dillon and her gaited horse participate. This was a new experience for Cindi. NHDEA member and gaited dressage pioneer, Julie Dillon, was recently invited to lecture at the Friends of Sound Horses Conference in Brentwood, TN. Her presen-

Victoria Tenaglia riding Jammy at the clinic.

tation was about the future of dressage in Walking Horse competitions. Julie brings with her a wealth of knowledge from personal experience as a gaited dressage competitor with her current partner, Prince Jester. Her emphasis was on how the training pyramid and systematic approach to equine biomechanics is fundamental to the development of any horse, not just traditional dressage breeds. You can find Julie participating in many of the NHDEA events throughout the year. July 2014

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EVELYN PIKE OF CHICHESTER, NH, PLOWS THE Boscawen, NH, Community Garden with her mules, Sally and Lou. Evelyn belongs to the Granite State Draft Horse and Pony Association, who finished up club events this spring preparing gardens and helping others live off the land.

LEARNING CURVE On May 7, the Horse & Carriage Livery of Loon Meadow Farm hosted 16 equine students and their teacher, Lori Bennett, from the Agricultural-Educational (Ag-Ed) Department at Wamogo Regional High School in Litchfield, CT. After introducing everyone to the commercial carriage horses—Percherons

Joe, Babe, and Sarah; North American Spotted Drafts Nip and Tuck; as well as two Standardbreds, Molly and Mel’s North Star—Beth Podhajecki of Loon Meadow Farm drove the retired 19-year-old, Mel’s North Star, in a racing harness put to a racing bike for a short demonstration. Then Beth gave a demonstration of steps taken to

sttart a horse in harness using th he nine-year-old pleasure driver, Molly. Afterward, everyone ground drove one of the g ccommercial carriage horses, Babe, through a figure eight B ccones course assisted by Gabrielle LaClair. After lunch, G tthe two Percheron mares, Babe and Sarah, were put B tto a large wagonette so all of the students could climb o aaboard for a ride. Several sstudents took turns sitting on the box seat and drove o tthe team, assisted by Beth, who is a 1972 graduate of w Wamogo Regional High W and was one of the first three girls admitted into the FFA/Ag program after girls were finally permitted in 1969.

GSCA AT GMHA Granite State Carriage Association (GSCA) members hit the ground running this spring with an impressive showing at the Spring Driving Weekend at the Green Mountain Horse Association (GMHA) grounds in South Woodstock, VT. The combined driving event (CDE) on Saturday of the competition saw members Linda Wilking, Gale Hepfinger, Nancy Dimick, Janet Oliver, Amy Sintros, Doug

Coursey, and Sue Rogers, plus Maine Driving Club associate members Barbara Chadwick and Beth and Dan Steinke take part. Doug Coursey and Sue Rogers placed first in the Training divisions, Single Horse and Single Pony, respectively. Sue’s score of 49.510 earned her champion honors in the Training division. Well-done, Sue! Janet Oliver took the blue ribbon in the Preliminary Single Pony division, but it was Gale Hepfinger’s second placing in Preliminary Single Horse that secured the reserve champion award in that division. Beth Steinke placed second in the Preliminary Single Pony division and Nancy Dimick earned fourth.

REPRESENTING The arena driving trial (ADT) on Sunday of GMHA’s Spring Driving Weekend was equally well-attended by GSCA members. Hilary DeAngelis earned the reserve championship in the Training division with the Haflinger, Maty TCF (a.k.a. “Frodo”). Gale Hepfinger placed third in Preliminary Single Horse, just ahead of Dan Steinke who placed fourth in that division. Amy Sintros was second and Nancy Dimick third in the

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continued from page 109 Preliminary Single Pony division, and Linda Wilking placed third in Intermediate Single Horse. In other club news, GSCA sends best wishes for a speedy recovery to Isabella “Boo” Martin. Boo is looking forward to getting back to Touchstone Farm following respiratory rehab. While everyone is very disappointed that Boo’s spring driving/riding event, scheduled for May 18, had to be postponed, they look forward to a fun day at Touchstone Farm later in the season.

WHIP AND SIP Janis Barth reports that the Lorenzo Driving Competition has three new reasons for anyone who loves horsemanship—and a good time—to go to Cazenovia, NY this month: there will be an Antique Vehicle Turnout class joining the competitive lineup on Sunday, July 20; the Pleasure Drive—more commonly known as the Marathon—is now Sunday morning and is not mandatory for a division championship; and the show committee is offering a non-competitive version of the Pleasure Drive, called the Fun Drive, for the first time this year. “As we plan for the future and the growth of the show, appealing to a broader audience

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The Lorenzo Driving Competition is coming up this month and has lots of new features.

Speaking of GVRDC, the 32nd anniversary of their driving show, set for September, will be featuring a Super Reinsmanship class for the first time. Lore Homer of Pennsylvania is an eminently qualified judge who will be presiding over these performances.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS of carriage horse enthusiasts is key,” said Laurie Kenyon, co-chair of the Pleasure Drive. “With this in mind, we have added the Fun Drive to this year’s show schedule. It is our hope that the Fun Drive will encourage camaraderie and an opportunity to promote horsemanship, but also encourage and preserve the tradition of carriage driving for recreation and fun.” There will also be a wine and cheese welcome reception and picnic on the lawn of the mansion on Friday evening, July 18, along with a Saturday evening Brew and Barbecue.

BASIC TRAINING On April 27, 14 riders, members of the Genesee Valley Riding & Driving Club, (GVRDC) and guests, gathered in the spacious indoor arena at Mothersfield

in Geneseo, NY. Their purpose was to learn about the essential phases of training, which their riding horses will have to endure in order to be put to and pull a carriage. Elmar Frangenberg and Jessica Clark, both experienced pleasure driving exhibitors, demonstrated the harnessing procedure with a veteran show pony. The course participants took turns in steering with whip in hand from the driver’s seat under the watchful eye and guidance of the instructors. With this ultimate objective in mind, participants had a chance to practice long reining on two riding horses, which were novices to driving. They learned to tolerate lines to float and touch them alongside their hindquarters, be steered from behind, and to respond to gentle tugs on their bits for

A committee of diligent volunteers is working to secure nationally known speakers and clinicians to make the 2014 American Driving Society (ADS) Annual Members Meeting and 40th Anniversary Celebration an event to remember. Members and friends of the ADS are encouraged to attend the meeting, September 25-28 at Acadia National Park in Maine. “The Members Meeting is an excellent opportunity to learn from fellow drivers, explore the beautiful surroundings of Acadia, and make new friends,” says Susie Koos-Acker, ADS Executive Director. Attendees are encouraged to bring their equines to the event as well, for the opportunity to enjoy driving on over 57 miles of carriage roads on 15,000 pristine acres.

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SPRING FLOWERS, GOOD WEATHER, and a gentle lilac scented breeze welcomed Western Reserve Carriage Association (WRCA) members to historic Zoar Village, near Dover, OH. Jon and Nancy Roemer hosted their annual Zoar Drive on May 11—Mother’s Day—giving WRCA a chance to celebrate May as Carriage Driving Month. Arriving members gathered in the 110 EQUINE

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Schoolhouse where President Henry Rish opened a short meeting. After information about several upcoming events was presented, Nancy Roemer described available driving routes around the village. Members were then invited to begin the bountiful potluck lunch. Following the noon meal, seven turnouts were prepared for driving fun. Visitors to the village enjoyed seeing the

carriages and were kept busy snapping photos as the turnouts traversed the Zoar streets and alleyways. Since Zoar is divided by Ohio Route 212, two policemen were on hand to stop traffic and ensure that drivers could safely cross from one side of the village to the other. Save July 6 on your calendar for another excellent driving opportunity at Howe Meadow in the Cuyahoga National Park, near Peninsula, OH. The day is organized by Kay and Henry Rish. Marked routes will guide turnouts around the meadow, take them near Indigo Lake, and along a wooded trail. A cones course will be set up to test drivers’ skill. Emails will keep members informed of these upcoming events, and more information is available at wrcarriage.com.

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Saratoga Driving Assoc. Remembering the Tradition of Driving SUBMITTED BY CAROL FRANK, PHOTOS BY DAN RADULESCU

SOMEONE ASKED ME THE OTHER day if I had ever done regressions into past lives. No, I said, as if such an idea was absolutely absurd. She had gone “to someone.” She could give me a name… Really? I could give you names. Names of all the horses I have had or driven, or groomed, or shared daydreams. When I drive my Morgan I am back 100 years ago on the road. Dr. Boughton drove his Morgan as they planned the Rent Strikes in Rennsselaer County and brought an end to the Dutch land grants still held since before the Revolutionary War. If you never heard about it, look up the book Tin Horns and Calico by Henry Christman about Big Thunder. He changed the land distribution policy in this country. He lived on the road where I first learned to drive and drove a Morgan. In my daydreams I am never a teamster, though I can imagine the big horses and big wagons every time I see dump trucks go by. Mostly I am a lady going

Horses ready to go to work for the day.

to town to get her messages and pick up a few things, get there fast, looking good with a Lippitt Road Trot. If it is a Monday, I imagine my horse recovering from taking the family for a Sunday drive, or worrying if my horse is OK after my son borrowed him to show off our rig with his friends. Horses put me back in touch with our ancestors, to a time when things went at horse speed and couldn’t be rushed. I doubt I was ever a farmer. There’s nothing wrong with it, I just don’t get that feeling. I consider a horse to be like a sports car, and that is probably what I drove in the past. So a few weeks back I stayed in Bird in Hand, PA, and was heading to Martin’s Auction when ahead of me was an eight-horse hitch plowing up the field. I was drawn, transfixed, across the busy road over to the field where these eight horses waited patiently for the young Amish man to adjust his plow and start the day’s journey back and

forth across the field. A pair of mules plowed another field in the distance. I forgot the auction and found the sixhorse hitch in the picture standing like they were ready but not eager to work. My horse could take a lesson. These guys certainly knew how to catch a rest before the work began. Seeing him made me think about the tradition that my driving represents. Riding is wonderful, but driving represents something else. I am not going to write here what that is. That is a personal choice, defined by what we choose to drive, how we turnout, the training we seek, and where we choose to go. I was going to title this, “Get Another Set of Eyes” and recommend that people make sure that others, possibly experts, be there to help tell you what you can’t see about your horse’s movements. I do think that is very important, but when I saw the horse at the plow I thought about what driving represents to each of us and how we have to cultivate our inner image. How much of what we communicate with our bodies, when we ride, gets shared with the driving horse. How do we convey what we want? How do we reward? How do we even know what we are getting when there is so much we don’t see. My recommendation is to step back and think about it. Jeff Morse posts beautiful videos of horses driving a hundred years ago. Imagine that, weaving through traffic, putting up with urban chaos, chasing to put out a fire, what can we learn about what horses are capable of doing. We have the show ring as one venue to demonstrate certain skills—maybe it isn’t enough, or maybe you have a perfectly lovely horse that performs beautifully for you, but will never get pinned. Don’t be frustrated. It is only one outlet for this tradition that we have all come to enjoy. Whether we have a fancy antique carriage or an EZ entry, or are the part of that six- or eight-horse hitch, we are working our horses in harness and that is a beautiful thing. Yes, saddles are lighter and getting harnessed up takes more time, but nothing beats the thrill my horse and I get when we go for a drive. Remember: Robin Groves Wheel Runners South will be taking place July 16, August 20, and September 17 at Jeff Morse’s Green Meads Farm. Join us for one or all. The cost is $65 for two lessons in a day. Contact Jeff at 413-698-3804. He has a newly expanded parking lot. July 2014

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After a lot of dicey spring weather, May 14 proved to be an amazing evening for the Colonial Carriage Barbecue Meeting. Members brought their favorite picnic foods and beverages to share, and the club provided the hotdogs and hamburgers. A brief business meeting followed the food in which the 16th Annual Orelton Farm Combined Test and Pleasure show was the main topic open for discussion. Stay tuned next month for high-

lights of the show! Coming up on Sunday, July 27 is the Members Only Summer Fun Day at Orleton Farm. The theme is â&#x20AC;&#x153;pirates.â&#x20AC;? Mid-year memberships are always welcome and allow new people to dive in and join the fun. The Lenox Tub Parade will be Saturday, September 13, 2014. Be sure to check the website for registration information. Also, you can find us on Facebook or visit our website at colonialcarriage. org for current information.

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Western news Breeders Classic (NRBC) Non Pro Championship and earned reserve champion honors at the Kentucky Reining Cup to become the first woman to ever represent the United States at a reining world championship. To make the win even more special, she was aboard her father Tim McQuay’s 10-year-old American Quarter Horse stallion Yellow Jersey (Wimpys Little Step x Ms Clara Melody) for the final dollars needed to reach the milestone.

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Bailey Young on Mighty Mouse.

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The 2014 Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA) Zone 3 Joan Johnson Leadership Award was presented to Bailey Young, a Delaware Valley College senior; she was nominated by Joanne Coniglio, head coach for Delaware Valley College’s equestrian program. The coach-nominated scholarship award is aimed at recognizing student riders from IHSA Zone 3 who embody the IHSA ideals of sportsmanship, leadership, and horsemanship. “Bailey took on some big roles this year,” said coach Coniglio, citing the pre-vet major and two-time AQHA Reserve High Point Rider’s successful work as senior class president and captain of Delaware Valley’s IHSA Western Team. “It’s amazing how effortlessly she managed it. She’s a great young lady that I’ve known for four years and have watched her blossom as a rider and as an educated, wellrounded individual.”

“Tiny,” are heading off to the 2014 Pinto World Championships to represent New England on their quest for 10 world titles. They will be competing in traditional dressage, western dressage, halter, hunter pleasure, hunter under saddle, equitation, and discipline rail. We’d like to wish them a safe trip and a great time. Good Luck!

MAKING HISTORY The National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) congratulates its newest Two Million Dollar Rider, Mandy McCutcheon, for unofficially becoming the first Non Pro and first female rider to earn the designation. Most recently, McCutcheon won her sixth National Reining

Amanda Lee of Palmer, MA, is excited to announce the purchase of her new six-year-old, all-around Appaloosa gelding, Cosmo Charlie. Be sure to look for this dynamic duo in the show ring this year!

TIE-DOWN KING KEVIN Congratulations to Kevin Peterson on excelling in the Ram National Circuit Finals Rodeo (RNCFR) by taking second place in the Tie-Down Roping secondround in April in Oklahoma City, OK. Separated by a mere 0.7 seconds from the eventual leader, Peterson—winner of the 2014 Montana Pro Rodeo Circuit Finals Tie-Down Roping Championship—finished The RNCFR with a time of 8.8 seconds. The former marketing director of Montana’s Copper

NEW PARTNERSHIP It’s official! Clark Performance Horses would like to congratulate Amber Woodruff on the purchase of Smokin White Gun.

THE QUEST FOR GREATNESS Joelle M. Conover of Foster, RI, and her horse Tribute To Security,

The late Gunner recently became the newest NRHA Six Million Dollar Sire.

Spring Ranch currently serves his alma mater as Associate Director of Development for the Montana State University Foundation.

BUNDLE OF JOY Congratulations to Andrew and Elizabeth Molinari of Sparta, NJ, who recently welcomed their beautiful daughter Aubree Taylor to the world.

MONEY, MONEY In addition to the prestige that comes with winning at the NRBC, youth riders have the opportunity to win scholarships for their performance. The champions receive a $1,000 scholarship, while reserve champions earn a $500 stipend for their college fund. The 2014 NRBC Scholarship recipients are: Youth 14-18 Champion – Amanda Hurd; Youth 14-18 Reserve Champion – Savannah Ostner; Youth 13 & Under Champion – Emmy Marsh; and Youth 13 & Under Reserve Champion – Taylor Masson.

THE LEGEND CONTINUES The legend of NRHA Hall of Fame stallion, Gunner, recently had a few more pages added to the story. Thanks to the success of his offspring, Gunner (AQHA Colonels Smoking Gun; APHA Colonels Smokingun) has become NRHA’s fifth Six Million Dollar Sire. His official offspring earnings now are $6,013,250. Bred by Eric Storey of Henagar, AL, Gunner is the top NRHA earning offspring of Colonelfourfreckle (Colonel Freckles x Miss Solano) and out of Katie Gun, whose offspring have earned more than $554,000 in NRHA competition. Gunner earned nearly $175,000 in his career. In 2002, Gunner was immortalized as a Breyer Horse for the U.S. Equestrian Team (USET) Special Edition model.

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continued from page 113 Just last year at the age of 20, Gunner lost his battle with laminitis. He is deeply missed by his owners Tim and Colleen McQuay of McQuay Stables, Inc. in Tioga, TX. However, his story continues in the reining arena through the talents of his progeny.

Boemil Twin Robotop has now won $32,570 in NRHA competition to become the highest money-earning Appaloosa in history. Lara Lorengo of Italy has owned and shown the 2006 stallion for almost four years. With Lara aboard, they earned championship titles at the 2012 Italian Derby in Non Pro levels 1-3. Italy’s Giuseppe Prevosti also rode the stallion to a significant portion of his earnings. All of the stallion’s earnings have been accumulated at NRHA shows in Europe. Boemil Twin Robotop, bred by Emilio Bonoperti, is by Topsail Speckles and out of Boemil Valentwin.

MAJOR AWARD

University of South Carolina head coach Boo Major has been named 2014 NCEA National Coach of the Year.

record this season and their second straight Southeastern Conference (SEC) Championship, becoming South Carolina’s first team to win back-to-back SEC titles. She was also voted SEC Coach of the Year for the second year in a row. “This is a big honor for Boo and we felt she was very deserving of this award,” said Meghan Cunningham Corvin, president of the NCEA and head coach at UT-Martin. “She’s one of the longest serving coaches in the country and has been a leader in our sport.”

THE NRHA PROFESSIONALS COMMITTEE MET DURING the NRBC in Katy, TX, and approved the following NRHA Professional awards for 2013: ■ NRHA Professional Horseman of the Year – Josh Visser, Whitesboro, TX ■ NRHA Professional Horsewoman of the Year – Carol Metcalf, Pilot Point, TX ■ NRHA Professional Non Pro Coach of the Year – Mark Rafacz, Citra, FL ■ NRHA Professional Youth Coach of the Year – Pete Kyle, Whitesboro, TX ■ NRHA Professional Up-and-Coming Trainer of the Year – Jimmy Van Der Hoeven, Whitesboro, TX The Professionals Award Program was established by the committee to recognize outstanding individuals in their profession. To be eligible, each individual had to be a member of the NRHA Professionals Program during 2013. With a deadline of March 1, NRHA members nominated candidates in all five categories, including information regarding the nominee’s character, professionalism, and the reason(s) he/she deserved the award. The committee then reviewed the nominations and selected the award winners.

mounted shooting match. Bruce Tolhurst and Miss Kitty took the Overall Champion title—they were absolutely flawless. Dina Baratta and Cutie took the Overall Ladies title and they could not be happier. On May 18, they hosted a second CMSA match. Rob Baratta and Tango won the Overall Champion title and became the third Level 5 CMSA competitor in the Northeast Region. Kelly Sommers and Chyna took the Overall Ladies title and looked fabulous doing

it. Their next beginner clinic is July 12 in Barre, MA.

RICE RIDES

When Spearman, TX, horseman Boyd Rice won the 2014 National Reined Cow Jeanne Lewis reports that the Northeast Six Shooters held Horse Association (NRCHA) their first Cowboy Mounted World’s Greatest Horseman Shooting Association (CMSA) Championship in Fort Worth, TX, matches of the season at aboard his 2007 NRCHA Snaffle the spectacular Meadbrook Bit Futurity Champion, Oh Cay Equestrian Center in Jaffrey, NH, N Short (Oh Cay Quixote-Bit on May 17-18, 2014. Of Shorty by Shorty Lena), he On May 17, they hosted their became the only rider in the annual “Spring into the Season” association’s history to win both titles on the same horse. Now, Rice has achieved another historical milestone: NRCHA One Million Dollar Rider status. Already a National Cutting Horse Association multi-million dollar earner and multiple AQHA world champion, Rice’s resume now also includes $1,009,381 in [LEFT] Boyd Rice is the newest NRCHA Million Dollar Rider. [RIGHT] Rob Baratta and Tango won Overall Champion at the Northeast Six Shooters May 18 competition. NRCHA money.

The National Collegiate Equestrian Association (NCEA) announced that University of South Carolina head coach Boo Major has been named 2014 National Coach of the Year. Major, who just completed her 17th season at the university, was voted national coach of the year by her peers. She guided the Gamecocks to a 15-3

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Back at Bronco Billy’s Match Sees Tolhurst, Davis Take Top Honors BY ALLISON FORSYTH

THE CONNECTICUT RENEGADES hosted “Back at Bronco Billy’s,” a Cowboy Mounted Shooting Association (CMSA) match on May 4, 2014. Despite the recent rain, their ace engineer, Bronco Billy himself, ensured the arena ground was primed for some very fast runs. Bruce Tolhurst riding Miss Kitty from Marlboro, CT, took the Overall Cowboy honor with four clean runs on the day. The Overall Cowgirl, with only one missed target, went to Joan Davis and

[LEFT] Joan Davis and Cherokee. [RIGHT] Bruce Tolhurst riding Miss Kitty.

Cherokee from West Granby, CT. Two riders earned themselves a “move-up win” by winning their classes of three or more riders. Each win moves the riders closer to reaching the next class level. The winners of the Ladies 1 class were Paige Forsyth and Missouri

of West Granby, CT, and the champions of the Ladies 2 class were Pat Aresco and Boon of Litchfield, CT. If the Overall Cowgirl title wasn’t enough for Davis, she also won the Shotgun class, beating out Tolhurst by 1.537 seconds.

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[LEFT] Shawn Flarida, Jordan Larson, Mandy McCutcheon, Andrea Fappani, Troy Heikes, and Tom McCutcheon earned spots on the 2014 World Equestrian Games U.S. Reining Squad. [RIGHT] Shawn Flarida and Spooks Gotta Whiz.

Flarida Wins Adequan/ q USEF Open p Reining g National Championship Qualifying for the 2014 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games U.S. Reining Squad BY HELEN MURRAY

SIXTEEN COMBINATIONS ENTERED the Kentucky Horse Park’s Alltech Arena with national championship honors and selection for the 2014 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games on their minds, for the second and final round of the Adequan/U.S. Equestrian

Federation (USEF) Open Reining National Championship and Selection Trial for the 2014 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games U.S. Reining Squad. Shawn Flarida posted the top score of the day to claim the national title and punch his ticket to Normandy, France

for the world championship in August. Additionally, five other riders earned their place on the squad with strong performances over the week. Flarida of Springfield, OH, and Michell Kimball’s seven-year-old Quarter Horse stallion Spooks Gotta Whiz posted a score of 225 in the first round and bested that by 2.5 points, scoring 227.5 in the final round. They finished on an overall score of 452.5 to top the field by 3.5 points. Flarida looks forward to getting to Normandy and retaining the title he helped to earn four years ago and believes the U.S. riders are poised for greatness in France. Earning reserve champion honors and her spot on the U.S. squad was Mandy McCutcheon, with an overall score of

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continued from page 115 449. She rode her father Tim McQuay’s 10-year-old Quarter Horse stallion Yellow Jersey to scores of 224 and 225, respectively, to help her become the first woman to ever represent the United States at a reining world championship. “The next part is the fun part, this was the nervewracking part. I’ll still be nervous but just to get to say you get to go is so fun,” said McCutcheon, who will ride alongside her husband Tom in Normandy. “For me to be on a team with my husband, on a horse my parents own is just so fun.” Jordan Larson of Whitesboro, TX, and Heritage Farms’ HF Mobster slid to third place overall by earning 223 and 225 in the two rounds. The six-year-old Quarter Horse stallion finished on an

overall score of 448. Andrea Fappani of Scottsdale, AZ, had an extremely successful weekend at the Kentucky Reining Cup, qualifying two of Silver Spurs Equine’s horses for the U.S. World Equestrian Games squad. He finished in fourth with the seven-year-old Quarter Horse stallion Smoking Whiz, and then piloted the eightyear-old Quarter Horse stallion Custom Cash Advance to a fifth place finish. Finishing in sixth place and earning a place on the team were Troy Heikes of Scottsdale, AZ, and Denise Bixler’s eight-year-old Quarter Horse gelding Lil Gun Dunit. Rounding out the 2014 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games U.S. Reining Squad after finishing in seventh place were Tom McCutcheon of Aubrey, TX, and Jennifer Marley’s sixyear-old Quarter Horse stallion Dun Git a Nicadual.

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MAY 10 WAS A GREAT DAY FOR A trail ride. Char Jewell on her My Last Nickel and Alice Bradeen on her Fire Ridge Bearcat earned the same 99 score at the Vermont Equine Riding and Driving Association (VERDA) Brown Bag 25-Mile Ride with Char’s Anglo-Arabian edging out Alice’s Morgan on the finer points of pulse to break the tie. Char and Nickel were Grand Champions of the 20l4 January Thaw Ride and continued their winning ways in Cornish, NH, on Saturday, May l0. The route, marked by Ruth Ferland and ride manager Wendy Bejarano, was much the same as last year, beginning at the Cornish Fairgrounds with one large loop with roads and trails, a lot of great scenery and good footing, buds becoming leaves in fast motion, and no bugs to bother anyone. The best part of the ride, according to reserve champion Alice Bradeen, was the long, quiet stretch of the old stagecoach trail through Grace Bulkley’s woods. Alice bought her bay gelding almost three years ago and changed his career path from dressage to trail horse, “which he loves! He’s a terrific ride, willing to go anywhere, alone or in company—a terrific ride, period.” They paired up with Jenny Kimberly and her young Morgan, Independent Beau, a.k.a. Ivan. Fourteen entries did the 25-miler. Liz Gesler on her Morgan Old Vermont Rebel received first place (after champion and reserve) with one notable constant, Heather Hoyns next in line with her Anglo-Arabian mare, Wileaway Farah’s Comet, followed by Carrie Therrien on Rainbury. Poster candidates for the ride could have been a smiling Megan Thompson on the equally happy-looking Depot View Mighty Merlin. There were five Arabians,

Enjoys Spring Hunter Pace three Morgans, two Anglo-Arabians, two Quarter Horses, one Pony of the Americas, and one Hafllinger. The l5-miler had three entries and was won by Sue Boyer on her pinto mare Charisma. The judges for both rides were Dr. Kevin Coby and Linda Glock. The Bare Bones 50-mile and 30-mile endurance rides were on Mother’s Day, May 11, and managed by Ruth Ferland. The 50-milers first did the Brown Bag loop, sped up, crossed over Townhouse Road for the second loop, and onto Paget Road and the Smiths’ fields to return to Gap Road and the fairgrounds. The winner, Connie Walker on her Anglo-Arabian stallion, Otis, rode with her daughter Courtney Walker on Picabo St., as well as junior rider Sydney Meeker on Connie’s Anglo-Arabian mare, Hermoine Grainger, for the first part of the ride. But while Otis was trying to keep his manners, he was distracted by his stablemate, Hermoine—“the love of his life,” who was in heat—and not really concentrating on the task at hand. “He was very studdy and everyone in the group finally decided he had to go and with a spurt, he went!” Connie is very competitive and likes to win, but she didn’t have to push Otis. “He clocked a 14 mph gallop at one point and Scott (Connie’s husband and crew) had him at 18 mph for a short sprint. We did the last nine miles in 50 minutes.” Connie and Otis have done a lot of rides together, both competitive trail and endurance; they have also done eventing. Otis passed cardiac tests easily and his pulse rate went down quickly at the checks. They came in well ahead of everyone else in four hours and 36 minutes, not counting the two 45-minute holds and a 10-minute gate and go.

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ON MAY 4, WE GATHERED FOR OUR Spring Hunter Pace, which was held in Douglas State Forest in Douglas, MA. This year’s Hunter Pace was sponsored by The Mane Place. We were honored to have owners Linda and Paul Chita join us on this year’s pace. We had the most beautiful day with just enough of a breeze to keep the horses cool and keep the May flies under control. The pace was shortened up a bit since most of us got a very late start with riding this spring and many of our horses were not yet in shape. Thank you to Sharron Cochran for all her hard work in organizing this event. It takes a lot of help to make it a success and we would like to thank the following: Saturday jump set up: Bill Knott, Lisa Grigaitis, Becky Kalagher, Valerie Clark, Gloria Duhaime, and Cheryl Fitzpatrick; Sunday volunteers: Dan Salvucci, Rose Zariczny, Sue Wheeler, Allison Thibodeau, Anna Marie Paul, Denise Francis, and Lurissa Marston; Setting the time: Wenona Boucher; Sunday jump clean up: Bill and Angie Knott, Becky Kalagher, Karen Parlin, Cheryl Fitzpatrick, and Michael Fitzpatrick and his friend. SPRING HUNTER PACE RESULTS Hunter Division: 1. Lynn Pedersen; 2. Raymond Hill; 3. Michele Bigelow, Kaitlin Stevens; 4. Lisa Beittel, Heather Hodgin, Karen Fleming-Brooks; 5. Phyllis Alexander, Cathie Mestemaker-Harris; 6. Becky Kalagher, Karen Parlin. Hilltop Division: 1. Place Bonnie Mashoke, Mary Wood; 2. Leslie Anderson, Venus Felix; 3. Ann Sellew, Leah Kennedy, Pattie Letourneau; 4. Place Kathy Moore; 5.. Susan Lukey, Melissa Remillard;; 6.. Karen Bell. Trail Blazer Division: 1. Gloria Duhaime; 2.. Darlene Falcone, Lisa Grigaitis; 3.. Bill Knott, Angie Knott; 4. Sheryl Gasper, Vikki Burnett;; 5. Linda Chita, Paul Chita. Junior Division: 1. Samantha Van Fleet.

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As I write this, Patty DeMott is recovering from a fall in which she damaged her ankle. She’s still waiting to hear the full extent of it. Hopefully by the time you read this, she’ll be back out on the trail. If not, best wishes, Patty, for a speedy recovery. Please remember that as usual, our board of directors elections at the Cracked OAATS (Ohio Arabian & All-Breed Trail Riding Society) Crunch, is set for September 20, 2014 at Scioto Trails State Forest in Chillicothe, OH. There is information on the OAATS website on who is up for re-election. For anyone new to voting, the board members do not run against one another. Each person on the ballot is a

separate entity and can be voted “on” or “off.” Becky McCarty and Carolyn Sullivan have decided not to run again, so we thank them for their years of service. We do still have several open seats on the board—anyone who is interested, please get in touch with a current board member. It’s a good way to help shape the sport and give back at the same time. Speaking of the Cracked OAATS Crunch, also please remember that we depend heavily on volunteers for this event. So if you aren’t riding, or are only doing part of the ride, please consider coming to help. Feel free to invite others that you know who might be interested in seeing what the sport

is about. Working a ride is a great way to learn. That’s it for this month, as there isn’t much news to report just now. I’ll leave you with a few photos from last year’s soggy Oak Openings. Happy trails!

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BY SUZY LUCINE

Morgan news STORK ALERT S

SWEET SUMMERTIME

Stephen and Maura Sweeney-Reeve of S Reevedale Farm in R Middleboro, MA, also M welcomed a foal by w Minion Millennium. M TTheir mare, Sarde’s Victoria Anne, had a V cchestnut filly.

If you’re enjoying summertime while riding your Morgan, take advantage of this great weather by enrolling in AMHA’s Pathways Recreational Program and earn some prizes! The Morgan Pathways Recreational Program was developed to reward your commitment to using and enjoying your horse. As a Pathways member, you are recognized for the time you spend riding or driving your Morgan. Reach certain hour benchmarks and you earn a prize. And if you become a 2014 AMHA Premium Member, you can enroll in this program for free!

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ON MAY 25, AT THE DEVON HORSE SHOW & Country Fair in Devon, PA, Sunny Acres Ebony Nite, a black Morgan gelding owned by Lore Homer of Oreland, PA, won the Single Horse Scurry class for the sixth time.

T prize list for the The 2014 Grand National & 2 World Championship W Morgan Horse Show is M now available online at n morgangrandnational. ccom under “Show Forms.” It was also mailed with the June 2014 issue of The Morgan Horse magazine.

MONEY, MONEY MENOMIN NEWS The activity at Menomin Farm continues as we move into summer. Congratulations go to Vanessa on her purchase of Specialty, who will be her dressage pony competition mount; and to Amy Reny and her clients on their purchase of Menomin Money Penny for their lesson program.

IT’S A GIRL! Jeff Morse of Green Meads Farm in Richmond, MA, announced that Harvest Lucy in the Sky had a foal by the reigning World Park Harness Champion CBMF Crown Prince. He hopes to name the chestnut filly Green Meads With Diamonds.

Tiger’s life as he adapted well to a nurse mare. Gratefully, Roxanne ended this foaling season welcoming a filly out of Sarde’s Soiree. This chestnut cutie is by her stallion, Minion Millennium.

CONGRATULATIONS On May 17, Sara Sebring graduated from Saint Josephs University in Philadelphia, PA. A longtime Morgan exhibitor, Sara is the daughter of Harry and Carolyn Sebring.

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Two more foals were born at Roxanne Sardelli Greenway’s Sarde Morgans in Clayville, RI. AFF Little Liza Jane had a bay colt by Minion Millennium, but unfortunately lost her life after foaling. Through her Facebook posts, Roxanne has shared little

This year, the Connecticut Morgan Horse Show (CMHS) was one of five shows selected to receive a grant from the American Morgan Horse Association (AMHA). In addition to CMHS, the following shows are recipients of $712.94 in grant monies for their 2014 shows: Far West Regional, Continental Divide Horse Show, Circle J Regional, and UPHA Chapter 1. For a show to be considered for an AMHA show grant, requirements must be met and applications received in the AMHA office before January 31 each year. For more information, visit morganhorse.com.

Recent graduate, Sara Sebring.

The Gaited Morgan Horse Organization (GMHO) is pleased once again to offer the MaryMel Gaited Morgan Scholarship to any AMHA or GMHO members pursuing secondary education at an accredited university. For details, visit gaitedmorgans. org, or contact President Jim Suddarth at 573-286-3763.

OUT AND ABOUT Did you know AMHA offers an award that recognizes outstanding youth and the work they are doing in the Morgan community? The AMHA Youth Achievement Award is designed to include youth of all ages, backgrounds, interests, and geographic locations. Based on a point system, categories include youth program participation, breed promotion, and community service. The competition year for this award begins November 1 and ends October 31. All youth are encouraged to participate by completing the points’ submission forms and sending them to the AMHA Youth Department. Submissions may be made throughout the year, but all points and verification sheets are due by November 15. Winners of this award are recognized at the AMHA Annual Convention.

AWARDED! The annual United Professional Horsemen’s Association (UPHA) Chapter 14 Awards were presented during the Spring

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It’s a Wrap! Another Greater Boston Charity Horse Show in the Books DESPITE THE WEATHER THREATENING the show, the Greater Boston Charity Horse Show, held May 23-25, 2014, in Topsfield, MA, continued to prove why it is an exhibitor favorite year after year. Jimmy Robertson officiated over the competitive classes, while keeping the show moving at an impressive pace. In the Classic Pleasure Driving classes, L’cima Exclusive and Terri Page Travers won the qualifying class. CFF Personal Advantage and Julie Rohrer

Morgan News continued from page 119 Premiere Horse Show in West Springfield, MA, on April 19. The Morgan Junior Exhibitor of the Year was Chloe Deeb of Halifax, MA, who rides with Nikki Rae Woodworth of KGA Morgans in Mendon, MA. Chloe had an undefeated show season with her As Predicted in the Junior Exhibitor Park Saddle division. She also did well in Saddle Seat Equitation riding JW Phantom. Lauren Foy of Kingston, NH, was the Morgan Amateur of the Year. Her family’s six-year-old gelding, Epona’s Mo’O Lio, was the Morgan Horse of the Year. The reigning World Amateur Hunter Pleasure Champions show under the direction of David and Kristen Cater of Cater Stables in Dunbarton, NH. The Horse Show of the Year was the UPHA Chapter 14 Spring Premiere, held annually in April. This show’s manager, Kent Moeller, was awarded the Show Manager of the Year trophy. The Distinguished Service Award was presented to Barbara Irvine, a longtime Morgan Taylor Royals and Eric Wedge married in May. »

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then upped their game, taking victory passes in the Ladies to Drive class as well as the championship. In the Classic Pleasure Saddle division, Dantree Farm’s Nicoria proved to be the fan (and judge) favorite, winning both the qualifier and the championship class. Miyake and Jessica McGoldrick made their way down victory lane in the Junior Exhibitor class. Rick Lane took Evil Ways for a spin in the English Pleasure class, making

trainer and equitation instructor from Chatham, NY. Chapter 14 Horseperson of the Year was Harry Sebring of Sebring Stables in Richmond, MA. And Ken Logan of Hampton Falls, NH, received the Tim Lydon Sportsmanship Award.

it look effortless as the pair cruised to top honors. Queen’s Upbeat and Mary Peatman later came back to win the English Pleasure Championship. SLB Andiamo continued his winning ways for owners Steve and Kathleen Kabel, winning the English Pleasure Amateur blue ribbon and championship tri-color. Grace Steere piloted Unzipped to the victory in the Junior Exhibitor class. The Hunter Pleasure division had some of the largest classes at the show, with many of the qualifying classes being split into multiple sections. Ultimately, it was Michael and Sara Foy’s Epona’s Mo’o Lio that earned

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Making Changes To the AMHA Youth of the Year Program AMHA IS ENHANCING ITS NATIONAL YOUTH OF THE YEAR Contest to make it easier for youth to compete!

WEDDED BLISS Two Morgan enthusiasts married in May. The happy couple, Christopher and Janelle Rushton, was married in Indianapolis, IN. Chris is the son of well-known Morgan trainers and judges, Gerry Rushton and Missy Hanover. And, Taylor Royals, the AMHA Membership Services Coordinator, married Eric Wedge of New Haven, VT. The wedding was held at her family farm in Trinity, NC.

» 1. The written exam will be administered online prior to the show. Applicants will be given specific instructions on how to log in, take the exam, and the deadline to complete the exam before the show. The test will continue to be timed for one hour. » 2. The horsemanship pattern will also be done before the show. Applicants will be given the pattern and asked to videotape their ride and upload it to a YouTube channel for judging. This will enable the applicants to use a horse they are familiar with instead of having to bring a horse or catch ride an unfamiliar horse at the show. » 3. Oral presentations will include a speech and an interview like in the past. Participants will be asked to come prepared to describe their ideal prize package should they win, and their experience with the new enhancements to the components of the Youth of the Year Contest. » 4. The judging workshop will still take place on Friday morning, but in Sports Horse Arena 1. In place of the Saturday Brunch, AMHA will host an Awards Gala in the exhibitor lounge of the main coliseum on Friday from 5:00-6:00 p.m. Speech winners may be asked to present their speech live to the audience and some special prizes and awards will be given. AMHA is adding a Junior Level (13 and under) Youth of the Year High Point Winner for the highest combined score of the Speech Contest and the Judging Workshop. Participants who qualify for this title will walk in Olympic style on Saturday night along with the Youth of the Year finalists, where the Junior Youth of the Year High Point Winner will be announced.

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Boston Charity Horse Show continued from page 120 the Hunter Pleasure Amateur to Ride Championship. The always-impressive Cabot French Masterpiece took home the championship tri-colors in the Open and the Junior Exhibitor championships for Holly and Emily Janvirn. Despite being the lone entry in the Pleasure Driving class, Uppercase Clayton made owners Daniel and Leslie Kelley proud, taking a well-deserved victory pass. Fox Hollow Talk About Me and Cheryl Ricci won the Amateur Pleasure Driving class, with Boxford Trumpcard and Elizabeth Ruffner ultimately earning the championship honors in the division. Dantree Farm’s Merriehill Home Stretch dominated the Park Harness classes, taking home the top honors in this division. Whitemud Dixie Danceking and Patricia Lloyd were named the reserve champions. Always a show, CBMF Crown Prince and Michelle Quinlisk took home the Park Saddle Championship after an impressive ride. They had the crowd on their feet as they rode out with their tricolor ribbon.

Cabot French Masterpiece and Emily Janvirn.

Juniper Farms’ Fire Run High Noon jogged to victory in the Western Pleasure Open class. MLB Power Play later took home the Western Pleasure Amateur victory as well as the Western Pleasure

Championship for Dantree Farm. Be sure to check out GreaterBostonCharityHorseShow.com for complete results as well as dates for the 2015 horse show…you won’t want to miss it!

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Arabian news SIM MPLY MAGICAL

NEW PARTNERSHIP

Tw wo Aul Magic offspring did theeir breed proud at the Del Maar National Horse Show. Laaine Sklar and Paladin SFF earned Amateur High Po oint Third Level Dressage Ch hampion and Marcy Blacker and Aul Amira won their First Level class! w Congratulations!

Congratulations to Anna Kjems who recently purchased HMF Nagid Fadl. Anna rides with Ricci and Stephanie Desiderio of Tranquillity Farm in Chester, NJ.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THOMAS AND SUSAN Crossen of Crossen Arabians and Warmbloods in Coventry, CT, on the birth of their gorgeous chestnut filly that is sure to turn heads. She is by CA Dillon and out of Khandle in the Wind++++//.

ANGLOS REPRESENT

NEW BEGINNINGS

The Anglo-Arabian, Houston, and Daniel Clasing finished in 26th place at the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event in Lexington, KY, out of 62 horses. Well done!

Springwater Farms is thrilled to announce the arrival of trainer and judge, Michael Miller, and his family to their historic farm in Stockton, NJ. His talents and experience are welcomed with great excitement for the 2014 horse show season.

IT’S A GIRL!

T newly crowned U.S. The Equestrian Federation E (U USEF) National Four-Star Eventing Champion, Lauren E Kieffer, competed her K Anglo-Arabian, Vermiculus A ((Serazim x Wake Me Gently), aat the Maryland Combined TTraining Association Horse TTrials, placing second in Open Preliminary.

SOLD! Julie Daniel and Cortese Arabians send their congratulations to Alexandra Sue on the purchase of LC Smooth Criminal. We wish you the best of luck with him.

MAKING THEIR DEBUT Eleven-year-old Maddie Winters and her Arabian mare Xenya (Tobascco x HA La Rosa) competed in their first horse trials at Woodland, placing third in Intro Level.

Congratulations to Laura Badecker of Rockville, CT, who welcomed her gorgeous daughter Violet to the world on May 12, 2014!

UP THE LEVELS Gaby Stephens and her HalfArabian Glenlord’s Mystique completed their first CIC1* at the Greenwood Spring Horse Trials. This young rider and young horse have gone from Beginner Novice to international one-star in just two years’ time!

DR. MOSCHGAT Megan Moschgat recently graduated from the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine. Congratulations!

TRUE ABILITY The Half-Arabian mare, Ability (MHR Nobility x Nikita), and Kristin Hardin made it three for three in the 1.10m Jumpers at the Sonoma Horse Park Spring Classic, besting all in huge classes of up to 48 horses! Congrats to Kristin and to the Shafers, who own Ability.

Richard Nash is excited to announce the birth of his new chestnut filly, Penelope Pitstop (KM Bugatti x Winsdown Oil Fever), who was born on May 19, 2014, at Trowbridge’s LTD. in Bridgewater, CT.

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[LEFT] Lauren Kieffer and Vermiculus. [RIGHT] HMF Nagid Fadl is now owned by Anna Kjems.

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Passing On The Tragic Loss of Willis Foley

The straight Egyptian filly, Dahmah Waseemah.

WALK LIKE AN EGYPTIAN

CHOCOLATE AND WINE

Horses on the Hill Farm Arabians of Orange, MA, welcomed a black Straight Egyptian filly (Saud El Zaghloul X SI Shadan El Zahra) on May 17, 2014 at 3:07 a.m. She was named Dahmah Waseemah, meaning black elegant beauty.

The Half-Arabian Cocoa Vino and owner Kelly Felicijan competed in their first Preliminary event at Stone Gate Farm. They won the dressage and finished in fourth place overall. Kudos to Kelly and breeder Wendy Gruskiewicz!

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The Anglo-Arabian, Show of Faith (Showkayce x Victoria), owned and ridden by 16-year-old Jillian Li, earned a blue and a few more ribbons in the .95m Modified Children’s Jumpers at the Sonoma Horse Park Spring Classic. Well done, Jillian!

Another great stallion of the Arabian breed has left for greener pastures. The 2002 U.S. National Champion Stallion, *Dakar El Jamaal (KJ Jordgee Boy x Sonoma Lady), died at the age of 18 on May 22, 2014.

ON THURSDAY, MAY 22, 2014, WILLIS FOLEY OF CAMDEN, SC, was tragically taken from this earth, and from all who loved him. Borrowed Freedom Equine Assisted Therapies is reaching out to the community to help his beloved wife, Karin. While changing the tire on a horse trailer with a friend, well off the road, on Route 15 in Lycoming County, PA, a tractor trailer hit him. In a self-less act of heroism, Willis pushed his friend out of the way to save his life. Willis was struck by the truck and died on the scene from the injuries he sustained. Willis leaves a legacy of heroism. He was a veteran who proudly served in the U.S. Air Force in Vietnam. He was a passionate supporter of the Arabian horse, serving on the Governance Committee of the Purebred Arabian Trust. He rescued dogs, horses…people. There was not a person on earth that didn’t feel as if they had known him forever from their first introductions. He was in love with his beautiful wife, Karin. They were building their dream retirement farm in Camden when he was killed. There wasn’t anything Willis couldn’t do, couldn’t fix, or couldn’t build. He was a truly remarkable soul. Karin and Willis are well respected in the horse community, breeding wonderful Anglo-Arabian and Arabian horses and Welsh ponies. They are also breeders of Labrador Retrievers for service and therapy. Those who would like to support Karin via cards, gift cards, and goodwill can email borrowedfreedom@gmail.com.

NEW CHAPTER Congratulations to Laura Fontaine, who recently graduated from The College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, MA. Laura rides with Double A Arabians of Somers, CT.

TEMPTED Bayview Farm sends their congratulations to the Donaldson family on the purchase of the grey gelding, Don’t Tempt Me. We look forward to seeing “Tommy” in the show ring with his new family!

DYNAMIC DUO

PHOTOS: COURTESY OF FRAN BONENFANT

Skyler Vanderhoof is thrilled to announce that he recently proposed to his longtime boyfriend, Brock Krainik…and Brock said yes! Best wishes to this wonderful couple.

STORK ALERT Congratulations to Pamela Atwood on the birth of her chestnut filly (SI Prince Ali Shiraz « Noor Al Ahlam with Fran Bonenfant and Pamela Atwood.

x SAF Bey Trynyty) on May 10, 2014 at 12:45 a.m. Her name is Noor Al Ahlam, meaning Light of the Dreams in Arabic.

LOOK AT THEM The Arabian cross, Just One Look, and owner/rider, Prima Rose Bonaventura Postorivo, placed third in the $2,500 Pony Jumpers at the Devon Horse Show out of 18 entries. Prima Rose was the youngest rider in the class— imagine this pair next year!

Arabian contact listings Quarry Hill Farm (tbs), 345 Sharon Road, Lakeville, CT 06039, 860-435-2571, quarryhillfarm.com. b=breeding, t=training, s=sales, l=lessons Call 800-742-9171 if you would like to be featured in our Arabian Contact Listings

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West Springfield, MA; May 23-25, 2014 PHOTOS COURTESY OF BROOKE FOTI PHOTOGRAPHY FOR COMPLETE RESULTS VISIT AHCOFCT.ORG.

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[1] Meg Hall presenting JC Heart Throb in his Legion of Excellence presentation. [2] Charles Either and Mizter Noble VA in the Purebred English Pleasure class. [3] Daniel Weeks and Wize Beybe won the Purebred Open Hunter Pleasure Championship. [4] Trisha Davis and OWF Magician in the Purebred Stallions 3- & 4-Year-Old class. [5] Stephanie Teofilo and One Mor Saturday Nyte taking their victory pass in the HA/AA Sport Horse Show Hack. [6] Karlee Carone with Extremely Noble, winning the HA/AA Show Hack Championship.

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Arabian Horse Assoc. of New England Looks at the Year-End Awards Program THANK YOU SO MUCH TO EVERYONE who attended the 60th Annual Arabian Horse of New England (AHANE) Horse Show and made it a tremendous success! Be sure to check out next month’s issue of the Equine Journall for a full show wrap up! Don’t forget that there is still time to sign up for our 2014 Year-End Awards Program! Beautiful ribbons and great prizes are given out each year to program participants. Double points are awarded at the AHANE show. Not an AHANE member? Or a member of another club? Individual members are also eligible for the Awards Program. Complete the Year-End Awards form at AHANE.org and mail it today! If you have any questions, send an email to AHANEtreasurer@gmail.com.

Frequently Asked Questions How do I know if I am entered in the program? You will get a confirmation email once your entry form and payment are received

and your AHANE membership is verified. Please keep this verification. If you have not heard from the club about your award by January 15 of the following year, contact us. Nominations are good for one calendar year. You must re-nominate your horse each year. Isn’t the program only for center ring? Not at all. In the past few years we’ve given many sport horse and dressage awards! The divisions are: Halter, Driving, Dressage, Country English Pleasure, Equitation, Hunter/Jumper, English Pleasure, Native Costume, Sport Horse in Hand, Hunter Pleasure, Showmanship, Show Hack, Sport Horse Under Saddle, Trail, Western Pleasure, and Walk/Trot. Awards are determined by participation in the program, so, for example, if horses in the program show in dressage, an award will be given. If there are no participating horses in English Pleasure, no awards will be given.

Who gets awards? How many are given? Generally speaking, everyone who enters receives an award. Nominations are by horse—more than one rider/handler can be included in a single nomination (maximum one rider/ handler per division) This is my first year showing, should I still enter? Yes, absolutely! This is a fun program open to everyone. The ribbons are beautiful—give it a try. My horse was injured before or during show season, can I substitute another horse? Substitutions are approved on a case-by-case basis. If your horse is injured, you must send a letter to the club (AHANE, PO Box 554, Harvard MA 01451) explaining the situation. If the substitution is approved you will get a letter or email back confirming the substitution. When are the awards given out? Will I know the results in advance? Awards are given at the AHANE Banquet in Sturbridge, MA, each February. Although this has not been done in the past, starting in 2014 we will announce the awards to program participants one month in advance of the Banquet. This is to ensure we have all of the correct information.

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Rhode Island Arabian Horse Association Join Us and Join the Fun THE RHODE ISLAND ARABIAN HORSE Association (RIAHA) has had a busy spring and summer, with many more exciting plans for the future. Dr. Sanchez of Tufts Animal Hospital recently attended a members meeting to talk about tick related illnesses. It was very informative, with everyone learning a lot about Lyme disease as well as the other tick-borne diseases that are widespread in the New England area. He gave tips and hints for tick removal as well as tick control in the barn area. On June 14, 2014, we hosted USDF Bronze and Silver medalist, Renee Surprenant for a clinic! Our participants improved their riding exponentially

under Renee’s watchful eye. Her enthusiasm and positive feedback made her a favorite with riders and auditors alike! We’ll have pictures to share with you in the August issue of the Equine Journal. We will be hosting our annual horse show at Dwyer Equine at Red Rock Farm in Foster, RI, in October. This show is open to all breeds and will provide double year-end award points to our members. Be sure to check future issues of the Equine Journal for details about the horse show. The RIAHA was formed to bring together people interested in advancing and promoting the Arabian and the HalfArabian horse. We work to stimulate

OFFICERS FOR 2014 President: Kevin Dwyer Vice President: Rebecca Eddy Treasurer: Nancy Russell Secretary: Anne Cardoza Corresponding Secretary: Lori Murray Board of Directors: Walter Comire, Lu Guilbault, JoAnne Jalbert, Lori Murray, and Shirley Russell

popular interest in Arabian horses by conducting, encouraging, and aiding exhibits and shows featuring the Arabian or Half-Arabian horse, while cooperating with other similar organizations, associations, socials, and individuals to improve the quality of the Arabian breed. Our officers for the 2014 year welcome you to join us in our events! We would also love to welcome you to our membership. Check out RIArabianHorseAssociation.org for details. July 2014

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Quarter Horse news

PHOTOS: (LEFT) E. STRAUSS/CENTENARY COLLEGE; (RIGHT) JOHN BRASSEAUX

Whiz soared to Whiz, Whizard Jac, and Whiz N uncharted terriTag Chex. tory when he became NRHA’s NEW PARTNERSHIP first $6 Million AQHA World Champion trainer, Sire in 2009 and Ryan Cottingim and his girlfriend, continued to Amanda Gately, are excited to surpass others by announce their new training achieving the first partnership, Ryan Cottingim $7 Million Sire Show Horses. The couple, who status in 2010, $8 specialize in all-around horses, Million Sire status have just opened their new in 2011, and $9 facility in Spring Hill, TN. Million Sire status in 2012. NOW CARDED The 1987 stalThe World Conformation lion is by Topsail Horse Association (WCHA) is pleased to announce six Cody, an NRHA [ABOVE] Keith Schneider. [RIGHT] Topsail Whiz officially became the National $1 Million Sire, new judges carded by the Reining Horse Association’s first $10 Million Sire. and out of Jeanie association. Applicants were invited to test for their WCHA Whiz Bar by Cee is by JMK Supernatural and Red. His sire, Topsail Cody, NEVER GIVE UP cards April 29-30, 2014, at was a 1996 NRHA Hall of Fame the WCHA Judges Seminar in Keith Schneider, a 2008 bachelor out of Kids Sweet Rose. Scott Trahan purchased the mare of science graduate in biology inductee, and in 2003, Topsail Gainesville, TX. from Gayle Hamlin-Steidel of from Centenary College, will be Whiz also was inducted into The newest WCHA Judges are: Couer D Alene, ID. Europe-bound this fall when he the NRHA Hall of Fame. Topsail Chris Arentsen of Trenton, IL; Whiz, who was owned by Bob starts his veterinary medicine Jon Barry of Advance, MO; Justin Loomis Quarter Horses, sired studies at the University of SOLD! Bisel of Mt. Vernon, OH; Jerri Glasgow, School of Veterinary Congratulations to Jeff four NRHA $1 Million Sires: Harmon of Decatur, MS; Timothy Burley and Nick Suft of Peak Conquistador Whiz, West Coast Medicine. This opportunity has continued on page 128 Performance Horses on been a dream of his since he the purchase of Double Up was a junior in college. Investment (Artful Investment The resident of Hardwick, NJ, x A New Chute). The AQHA/ currently works for the Seeing Eye Foundation in Morristown, American Paint Horse NJ, where he has been a nonAssociation (APHA) double regisregistered veterinary technician tered stallion was the 2004 APHA for the past four and a half years. Reserve World Champion in the Holds First Ever EWD Classes Hunter Under Saddle Challenge SHE SAID YES with Vicky Holt in the irons. THE ALL AMERICAN YOUTH SHOW IN COLUMBUS, OH, TAKING Congratulations to an amazing place on May 15-18, held their first ever Equestrian with couple on their recent engageWEDDING BELLS Disabilities (EWD) classes. It was a huge success with 14 riders ment! Jenna Bessolo and Matt A huge congratulations goes showing in assisted and unassisted horsemanship classes. out to Brendan Mills and Korni Dowling couldn’t be more “With a large number of exhibitors watching and cheering Reese who were recently excited to announce they are them on, it was a huge hit,” says Troy Holton, who helped married in Memphis, TN. We going to be married in the organize the event this year. “We already have two more orgaupcoming year. wish you a lifetime of love nizations that are coming for next year. It was inspiring and and happiness. awesome to be able to offer this to the kids, not only for them, MIRACULOUS SALE but all the other kids found it very cool to have these kids here Milan Quarter Horses of HE’S A WHIZ showing as well.” Athens, TX, recently purchased No stranger to setting new Holton says that a vendor is going to donate All American the four-time American records, Topsail Whiz officially Youth Horse Show jackets to all the EWD riders next year. The became the National Reining Quarter Horse Association show also plans on adding showmanship and western pleasure (AQHA) World Champion Miss Horse Association’s (NRHA) first to the EWD classes. Miraculous. The 2006 bay mare $10 Million Sire. The late Topsail

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Sun and Surf Circuit

Quarter Horse News

Exhibitors Enjoy Sunshine, Pacific Sunsets, Plus a Horse Show

Jackson of Sardinia, OH; and Rose Santos of Chino Hills, CA.

STORY AND PHOTO BY LARRI JO STARKEY

CONGRATS GRAD

FOR FOUR SUN-DRENCHED DAYS IN southern California, exhibitors showed their American Quarter Horses with the scent of the ocean in their noses. The Sun and Surf Circuit in Del Mar offered six shows in four days, a big draw for those who want a little beach time to go with their saddle time. Competitors were awarded All-Around Awards for Novice Youth, 11 & Under Youth, 13 & Under Youth, 14-18 Youth, Novice Amateur, Amateur, Select Amateur, Green Horse, Junior Horse, and Senior Horse. There were also NSBA Futurities, a Non Pro Trail Classic, and Circuit awards. Judges for the event included Brian Ellsworth, Brent Maxwell, Rob Meneely, Jeffrey Pait, Nancy Sue Ryan, and Carla Wennberg. The Del Mar Horsepark, where the competition took place, is just blocks from

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Ezra Cushing of Gilsum, NH, graduated from Holderness School this spring. We can’t wait to hear where he chooses to attend college!

THE BEST OF THE BEST

Exhibitors at the 2014 Sun and Surf Circuit enjoyed plenty of sun as they showed then surfed at the beaches after they left for the day.

the Pacific Ocean. The show ended at dusk every day, which allowed plenty of opportunities to enjoy arena sand and beach sand during the show, held May 15-18.

To honor the contributions ranch horses have made to the heritage of the American Quarter Horse, the American Quarter Horse Association announced the Muleshoe Ranch of Gail, TX, as the recipient of the 2014 ZoetisAQHA Best Remuda Award. Owned by John R. Anderson and family, the Muleshoe Ranch celebrated its 100-year anniversary in 2013. The ranch has always depended on the American Quarter Horse for the necessary tasks of operating a cattle ranch. Anderson, one of AQHA’s first 3,000 members, has registered nearly 600 foals with AQHA since 1952.

ENGAGED! Paul Raymond and Amanda Prussman of Warner, NH, are excited to announce that they were recently engaged.

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Foundation for the Pure Spanish Horse On Planning For Human Emergencies SUBMITTED BY BARBARA CLARK

THE WORLD’S BEST HORSE, THE P.R.E., OR PURA Raza Española, or Pure Spanish Horse is within the means of anyone who can afford horse ownership. More people than ever before are taking advantage of the intelligence, athleticism, trainability, and beauty that are the hallmark of the breed. It is no secret that owners of this breed share a special, intimate, and individual connection with them. The Spanish horse responds like no other to trust and emotion that many share with their horses. They are an integral part of the families and lives of their owners. As responsible owners you take care of your horses in many different ways. You trim their feet, make sure they have appropriate vaccinations, have specialists do their teeth, make sure their tack fits them well, and purchase insurance in case they have a need for expensive veterinary care. You take care of your horses but sometimes forget about what could happen to you and how it would affect your horses. You never think it will happen to you, but at some unexpected point your happy life could be interrupted by a crisis, leaving you unable to care for your horses. When this happens, the decisions you have to make can be heart-wrenching, devastating, and impossible to face. This process can be so much easier if you prepare beforehand for a “human” emergency. The personal or “human” emergencies come in all forms. It could be a job loss, health issue, or the health It is important to create a game plan of what you will do with your horses in issue of a family member that requires all of your funds the event of a human emergency. and extra time. No matter what the issue, it is good to do some thinking and planning about what you would do with your horses in an emergency. This type of planning the planning and responsibilities for their horses to friends and provides you comfort and also a method of action at a time family who know nothing about the care and requirements of when your thinking and emotions might be clouded and making them. This often results in a less than satisfactory result for the decisions seem impossible. innocent horses whose lives are then turned upside down or Planning can seem overwhelming but is simple if broken unnecessarily ended. Part of horse ownership is planning for down into smaller elements. Try thinking of two plans—short- their care when something happens to us, their caretakers. term and long-term. The short-term plan can be one that is for The Foundation for the Pure Spanish Horse is here to a six-month or less period. The long-term plan is of a more help you plan. If you would like more information about the permanent nature. Once you have thought through these process, please contact us at 505-294-0800 or info@prehorse. plans it is then necessary to fund them. This can be accomorg. Don’t wait until it is too late and you have to rely on the plished with insurance, savings, or the sale of assets. kindness and generosity of others to make decisions for your Too many people do not face these possibilities and leave beloved horses. Contact us now. July 2014

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International Friesian Show Horse Association Attends Midwest Horse Fair ARTICLE AND PHOTOS SUBMITTED BY GARETH SELWOOD

THE MIDWEST HORSE Fair has been a tradition in Madison, WI, for 35 years and is one of the largest horse fairs in the country. Over the course of three days, over 50,000 attendees come to view breed demonstrations, information booths, learn from top equine clinicians, and “shop ‘til you drop,” with over 500 vendors on site. The theme for 2014 was “Horse Tales” and could not have been more appropriate for the International Friesian Show Horse Association (IFSHA) and the Baroque Horse of the Midwest to participate in. IFSHA Board member D.J. Brown worked the IFSHA Scenes from the 2014 Midwest Horse Fair. information booth in the main coliseum, where over 54,000 attendees visited entertaining, but informathis year. IFSHA Friesians tive about the breeds shown were well represented in a as well. Tiana Ng Hornickel fairy tale themed program rode her Friesian stallion, presented by the Baroque Mattias, and performed the Spanish Walk, and Megan Horse of the Midwest. The Baroque Horse of McIsaac performed classical the Midwest is a non-profit dressage on the Friesian mare, Jewel, owned by organization dedicated to the Sue Niepert. IFSHA Board showcasing of the beautiful member Cindy Deering rode baroque breeds and their derivatives. The associathe Friesian gelding, Henry, tion produces quality shows and flew her son, Andy, and is affiliated with the in from Maine to ride the U.S. Equestrian Federation, gelding, Rien. Haley Blaszcyk rode her Andalusion cross, IFSHA, and the International Andalusian and Lusitano Desiderio, and finishing was Horse Association. Steven Jacob on the English Shire stallion, Tarod. Horses Midwest Horse Fair spectators were treated to a and riders embodied the program that was not only “fairy tale” fantasy theme. 130 EQUINE

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New England g Paint Horse Club Members Excited About Newborns SUBMITTED BY KAREN ROY

THE NEW ENGLAND PAINT HORSE Club is bursting with babies, both human and equine! Congratulations to Ashley and Seth Erikson of Groton, MA, on the birth of their son James in March. Jacob and Jenni Wilson-Aldridge of Raymond, NH, welcomed their baby girl Elsa on April 16. All parents and babies are happy and healthy. Mary and Tom Melanson of Leeds, ME, were very busy, with a new granddaughter and foal due on the same date. A loud tovero filly was born on April 3. This filly is by LTCR Sky Bug Kovu out of Red Sonnys Sweetheart. Their new granddaughter decided to wait unit April 13—look for

Layla Marie Savage to be hitting the leadline circuit in 2016. Denise ReedGagnon’s mare, Elegant Invitation, foaled a beautiful bay tobiano filly by Bold Black N Sassy. Sadly, Bold Black N Sassy’s (Zuke) first foal out of Arent You Special was stillborn. Zuke has several mares confirmed in foal for 2015 already. Annie Kennedy’s mare, Scribbles Bold Star, foaled a sorrel colt by her late stallion, It’s a Money Thing. July 26 and 27 is our Color of Summer Show at the Cheshire Fairgrounds in Swanzey, NH, where a Versatility Challenge is being held in memory of Michael Ochetto Jr. This class will be

open to all youth exhibiting any breed with great prizes being awarded and all entry fees being donated to the APHA Scholarship Fund in Mikey’s memory. Please plan on attending and bring a friend! We will also be hosting an ice cream social and quiz bowl, too. On August 17, we will once again be collaborating with our friends of the Silver Heels Riding Club at the Tack Shack in Fremont, NH, offering a nice slate of APHA classes at great prices! Deb White of Camden, DE, will be officiating as the judge. This was a great success last year with great entries and lots of old friends. September 13 and 14 wraps up our local season with our Fall Sweeps Show held at the Cheshire Fairgrounds in Swanzey, NH. We will be offering Sweeps classes for all breeds. For entry forms and show bills, visit our website at nephc.com. Lastly, congratulations goes to Sandy Galarneau and Captain Underpants on winning the High Point Paint Mileage Award with New England Horse and Trail.

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Yankee Walkers,, Gaited Horses of New England Member Tells Story of Her Forever Dream Horse SUBMITTED BY KATIE BARNES

KATIE BARNES, YANKEE WALKERS’ youth member, tells this compelling story of suffering a horrible accident, her amazing recovery, and her mother’s promise of a “Forever Dream Horse” that lent her the strength and determination to get through it all and back into the saddle. She is a truly remarkable young lady and we are honored to share her story with you. My name is Katie Barnes, and I am from a small town called Bolton in Massachusetts. The focus of my life has been horses—these wonderful, majestic, powerful animals that we all love. Though I am only 15 years old, I have experienced a lot in my life. Almost three years ago I was struck by a car head-on and suffered a near death trauma injury. It was the middle of the summer and I was enrolled in an equine program, training to be a hunter/jumper. I was just starting to ride in shows and I was loving life!

While speeding and texting, a driver veered up into my driveway where I was standing. In that one instant, my life changed completely. The next moment I was lying in the middle of the road after being thrown several feet by the impact and was unconscious. We would learn later that my many injuries included a bi-lateral skull fracture, brain injury, broken arms, broken wrists, loss of hearing, and my left leg was nearly completely severed off. About all I can remember is the sound of my mother’s voice saying over and over again…”Just stay with us,” and telling me that help was on the way. I vaguely remember hearing the medflight helicopter, sirens, EMTs shouting out orders. Within minutes I was flown to a leading trauma center where there were pilots, doctors, nurses, and technicians all assessing my numerous extensive injuries.

My parents, Russell and Lisa Barnes, arrived with my two brothers, Christopher, 24, and Andrew, 17, only to hear all the different medical teams discussing the list of injuries and what should be addressed first. I vividly remember my parents’ and my brothers’ very grim faces as I struggled to see them one more time before I was to go off to face the first of several grueling operations. What I remember hearing most in that moment was my mom leaning over me saying, ”If you promise to fight hard to stay alive, we will buy you your forever dream horse!” That promise is what kept me going. That promise is what kept me from giving up. That promise is what kept me alive. There were many times when I thought I would never walk again, never hear again, and never experience the joy of being on the back of a horse ever again. Over many, many months with lots of outstanding medical care, the support of my family, and my mom’s promise in my head, I was finally able to start walking. I knew the comeback would be slow, but my love for horses was only growing stronger. The annual 4-H horse show had begun and instead of being a competitor I was being pushed in a wheelchair,

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American Bashkir Curly Registry Members Enjoy Foaling Time ARTICLE AND PHOTOS SUBMITTED BY MARION HUURMAN

AS I WRITE THIS, IT IS SPRINGTIME here in Kentucky, which means foaling time. We currently have three Curly stallions at Hidden Cave Ranch and they are very well behaved—as a matter of fact, they live together in one pasture during the off-season of breeding. They are easy to handle and easy to breed with. Overall, the Curly stallions are laid-back and sometimes you don’t even know you are handling a stud. The mares are very capable of telling the stud if she is ready or not and our stallions respect that.

There is less stress and we strive to have the mares bred as naturally as possible. Usually if the mare band is well established we let the mares stay in a closed-in dry lot around the barn and have them foal within the herd. The mares take care of each other and their newborns. Since we are in Kentucky, we have to take the mares off the tall fescue pastures three months before foaling time. Unfortunately, many of these fescue pastures are infected with an endophyte fungus (Neotyphodium

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aren’t they just amazing?” I could see the wheels in her head turning. The next thing I knew, my mom was meeting with the head trainer and had already asked for her to come and evaluate me to see if I could ride in the cart. My world suddenly looked so much brighter. Within a few months of training and searching for the right pair of Minis, I was the proud “mom” to two very wonderful Minis. Their names, “Meatball” and “Spaghetti,” were perfect fits for them. I couldn’t ride yet, but I could sure sit in a cart! I joined the Mini driving team and off I went. I loved them dearly and I was

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coenophialum). This can result in a number of serious problems in broodmares. Among the problems are dystocias, which means anything abnormal during birth or difficult foaling. Also a “red bag delivery” is common. Another problem that can occur is when mares have prolonged pregnancies that have exceeded 365 days. A number of stillbirths also occur, and mares can be agalactic, which means they have no or little milk. Given this information it is important to keep the mares away from the tall fescue. As I write this article we are waiting on our last first foal to arrive. So far we are blessed with three healthy fillies and a colt. Some were maiden mares and it is always amazing to see how their instinct immediately works and they know exactly what to do with that little Curly bundle.

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graced to have them in my life. It was my Minis that led me to get back on my own two feet; it was the love they showed me that helped me heal. Now, two-and-a-half years later I was ready, willing, and able to be back on top of a horse, but not just any horse, my own beautiful horse! He is a Tennessee Walking Horse; his gaits are smooth as silk and he moves like a dream! His full name is My Boy Scout, but I just call him “Scout.” He is the love of my life and my forever horse. He is my forever dream horse, and my biggest wish has finally come true!

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Ohio Haflinger g Association Welcomes Warm Weather SUBMITTED BY KATINA WILSON

JUST WHEN I THOUGHT THE WEATHER would not take a turn toward spring, it happened without any fanfare. Even though there were numerous days of seemingly endless spring rain, the temperature finally became warmer, the sun came out to shine, and the grass was green and growing quickly—all spectacular signs that spring had finally arrived! As I am writing this, my thoughts automatically turn to riding season, and the shows that are coming in the near future. The first show that comes to mind is the Buckeye Haflinger Show, held at the Ashland County Fairgrounds in Ashland, OH. Even though the show is taking place from June 27-29, I did notice a new feature on the Haflinger

Championship Challenge webpage! Entries for the Buckeye Show and the Central Ohio Show can now be made and paid for online! If you have a PayPal account, you will be able to make your payment online. If you choose to pay with PayPal, you will be assessed a 3% fee of your total bill because that is what PayPal charges the show committee for the use of its services. If you prefer to pay with check, that option is still available. Please send your check to the following address: 13005 Cassie Lane, Chesterland, OH 44026. If you have any questions, please send Rachael Cooper an email at haflingercc@gmail.com. I hope that all the Ohio Haflinger Association youth are keeping track of their incentive points for the year! Our stalls have never been cleaner, thanks to Erin’s diligent work. Personally, I think she likes spraying the water hose on the cat after she has filled the horses’ buckets, but at least she is having fun taking care of her horses! If anyone has any new stories about life with their Haflingers, please email me the details at rknewilson@roadrunner.com or send me the story (with pictures please) to the following: Katina Wilson, 42516 Township Road 1192, Warsaw, OH 43844.

American Bashkir Curly Registry continued from page 132 Curly foals are born with a very curly coat—they almost look like a little lamb. However, occasionally it happens—even when you have two Curly parents—that the foal has a straight hair coat. This doesn’t mean the foal is not hypoallergenic though; it just did not have the curly gene. However, when you breed a straightcoated (Curly) horse back to a Curly, this foal might have curly hair. The foals are usually very curious like most Curly horses are; especially when handled from day one, the foals are like puppies, following you around and exploring all the new things in their young lives under the watchful eyes of their mother and “aunts.” We are always open to visitors to meet and greet our American Bashkir Curly horses. We have them from young to old, small to tall, straight to curly, gaited and not gaited. They are all here at Hidden Cave Ranch in Burkesville, KY. For more information, visit HCRcurlyhorses.com or call 270-433-3225.

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A LOT OF FOLKS MOVE IN the summer. The kids are out of school and you don’t have to worry about snow interrupting your moving plans. Still, even though you won’t be threatened by a Nor’easter— moving on a hot, sultry, summer day brings its own challenges, especially if you’re dealing with horses, household pets, and kids. This month, we look at a few things you should keep in mind if you’re planning a summer move. ■ Think about hiring a moving company. We tried to save money by moving ourselves and I have to say, I’d never go that route again. Professional movers have the manpower, equipment, and the right storage containers to complete the move in one or two days. Be sure to get written estimates from two or three companies before making a decision. ■ If you’ll be moving live plants across state lines, check state and federal regulations before you decide to bring them. Most states have rules Moving in the summer months holds its own set of challenges. against bringing non-native plants in, and many moving and it’s easy to lose track of them or wrap your saddles and other leather in companies simply won’t get involved in moving live plants. If you do decide to miss Fido wandering off just when it’s moving pads and blankets—not plastic. transport them, ask your local nursery time to pull out of the driveway. Leather items wrapped in plastic will how you can minimize heat damage ■ Enlist the help of a horse-knowledgesweat in hot weather. able friend or hire a professional to help ■ Plan to move bulky and heavy during transport. ■ Likewise, if you’re moving horses care for your horses while you’re busy items during the coolest part of the day and pets across state lines, check with directing moving traffic. This way you if possible, and remember to have cold state and federal regulations to be sure won’t have to worry about making sure the drinks (non-alcoholic) for the moving you have the proper paperwork in case horses’ water trough has been refreshed. company’s staff. you get stopped. At the very minimum, ■ When packing combustibles or poten■ Take care of yourself and your all dogs and cats will require proof of a tially toxic items from the barn—items like family by wearing light-colored cotton current rabies shot. clothing and wide-brimmed hats. And fly spray, insect spray, clipper coolant, and ■ Consider putting your dogs and remember to stay hydrated! the like—consider packing them in small other household pets in a pet daycare coolers to prevent them from overheating. ■ Be sure to have the electricity for a few days while the actual packing Don’t overfill containers. turned on at your new place so you can up and moving is going on. Moving can ■ If the moving company is also relax in a little air conditioning while moving items in the barn, be sure they you unpack. be very stressful on your dogs and cats 136 EQUINE

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