Equine Journal (October 2014)

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Building a Foundation with Your Gypsy Horse

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Hoof Woes Troubles and treatments of your horse’s most important asset.

By Kandace York

features 44 Field Trip!

Take your training out on the trail.

By Karen Baril

50 Mind Your Manners Gypsy horse groundwork basics.

By Natalie DeFee Mendik

60 Just a Bit Different A look at bitless bridles.

By Jennifer Roberts

Photo: istockphoto.com/ cynoclub

Check out our reflective wear picks on page 34.

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October 2014

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14 Editor’s Note 16 On the Road 18 Letters to the Editor 20 In Your Words 25 Points of Interest 30 Now You Know 32 Ten Things 34 Prepurchase Exam 36 Endurance Pointers 38 Hunter/Jumper Pointers 40 Ask the Vet

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lifestyle 73 Travel 76 Fashion 78 Fitness 80 Collecting Thoughts

the scoop

tail end 138 Real Estate 145 Marketplace 145 Stallion Paddocks 146 Directories 154 Classifieds 155 Affiliate Directory 160 Last Laugh 8

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102 Riding Fernhill Cubalawn, Philip Dutton took second place in the Advanced division at the Millbrook Horse Trials. 105 Liz Austin and Thys won the Open Prix St. Georges class at the Vermont Dressage Days show.

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Auniques Kilchii, a four-year-old Jr. Champion Gypsy stallion sired by Alfie and owned by Aunique Ranch.

Cover Photo by John Stephen Hockensmith

Photos: (top) Betsy Nye; (Bottom) Brant Gamma

3 Industry Wide News 8 87 Industry Wide Affiliates 93 Hunter/Jumper 101 Eventing 105 Dressage 111 Driving 115 Western 119 Distance Riding/Trail 121 Morgan 125 Arabian 130 Quarter Horse 133 Baroque 135 Breed Affiliates

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Incorporating

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Managing editor

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Social EDITOR

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EDITOR’S NOTE

Fall Tune-Up Fall is my favorite season. It means cool nights, apple picking, and best of all, great weather for trail riding.

There is not much better than making your way down a path with the sound of crisp leaves under your horse’s hooves.

And I have to think that from my mare’s excitement to get going, that she enjoys it too.

It’s a great way to liven up your training while getting away from the monotony that can become the arena. For some great ideas on how to use the uneven terrain, hills, and obstacles while out on the trail, read Karen Baril’s article, “Field Trip!” on page 44.

Fall also means the wind down of show season, but that doesn’t mean your horse will stay out of trouble—especially when it comes to his hooves. For a guide to common hoof problems and treatments, turn to page 66, where Kandace York gets the advice of Kentucky Horse Park farrier, John Veague, and veterinarian and certified farrier, Dr. Jeremy Spivey, on how to keep your horse’s most important asset in tip-top shape.

Also this month, Natalie DeFee Mendik gets advice from Gypsy horse trainers on how to instill the proper foundation from the very beginning with ground training. Although this breed is known for their laid-back attitude, they still need to show consideration for boundaries to avoid any accidents. If your horse needs help with respect, patience, or trailer loading, read “Mind Your Manners” on page 50.

I hope you get the chance to head out for a few relaxing trail rides this fall and test out some of our training ideas!

Managing Editor

Be a Part of the Equine Journal » This month in our “In Your Words” column, we asked what you always bring with you on a trail ride. 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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A First Time for Everything These past few months have held a number of firsts for me, including the first time writing this column and, most importantly, my first time attending a horse show for Equine Journal. On August 17, I attended the $75,000 Agero Grand Prix at the Silver Oak Jumper Tournament in Halifax, MA. There was a feeling of fall in the summer air—and a feeling of “first” in the air as well, since this event marked the end of a successful week in a new location. Competitors (and horses, I’m sure) were grateful for the superb footing at the new facility, and riders even showed on the grass field in the pouring rain with no problems.

Any grand prix is exciting to watch, but to Kevin Babington and me at the Silver Oak Jumper Tournament. be up close and personal with these insanely talented athletes (both horse and human) was mesmerizing. There were 27 horses in the starting field, and 11 returned for the jump-off. The course was set beautifully and after the class ended, spectators were welcomed onto the field to check out the massive obstacles (They were taller than me!).

The jump-off was exhilarating. Paul O’Shea of Ireland had a handful of horses qualified and not only set the time to beat, but went on to beat it on his own Primo de Revel. Things got really interesting when Kevin Babington, also from Ireland, came into the ring on Shorapur. Kevin flew around the shortened course, and everyone was on their feet and holding their breath. When the pair went over the final jump, a long approach oxer directly in front of the spectator’s area, wild cheers erupted, as Kevin had beat Paul O’Shea’s time by nearly two seconds. The win was even sweeter for Kevin, as a video played earlier in the day in memory of his beloved horse, Carling King, who had recently passed away. Not only was the video touching, but Kevin won the inaugural Carling King Leading Jumper Rider trophy, donated in the late horse’s honor.

Mario Deslauriers went home with the second place spot on Scout de la Cense, beating his extremely talented 15-year-old daughter, Lucy, who ended up fourth.

Paul O’Shea and Primo de Revel rounded out the top three.

While Kevin went home with a first place ribbon, I thought back on my many firsts—my first blue ribbon on my first pony, Giddy, the first time I jumped 2', then 2'6", then 3', and I’ll never forget the first horse that stole my heart. As horse people, we share one thing universally—our love for the animal and the experiences we have with them. We would love to hear about one of your favorite firsts, so send us an email at editorial@equinejournal.com or drop us a line on Facebook.

I hope that everyone, myself included, can continue to be excited about the neverending possibility for a “first.”

News Editor

Photo: Reed Tucker

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ON THE ROAD

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR [ Featured Letter ] I loved the September cover! It is so nice to see a nice furry pony enjoying his happy life. Normally we only see impeccably groomed horses on magazines, it was great to see one that shows what horse ownership is all about.

-Shawna DiLuzio Nashua, NH

I am a new reader of your magazine thanks to your Facebook page. While I don’t find that much of the information in the back pertains to me (I am from Texas), I really enjoy your feature articles.

The article on retiring your horse was a real treat for me. Many magazines focus on the fun of competing and riding, but forget to mention the horses when all of that is over. Thank you for focusing on a difficult topic that affects all of us.

- Samantha Meyer, Bagwell, TX

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 October 15 will be entered in the drawing. Send your submissions to editorial@equinejournal.com, or to Equine Journal, Editorial, 83 Leicester Street, N. Oxford, MA 01537.

Congratulations to Samantha Meyer for winning September’s letter-of-themonth! She will receive some North Woods Animal Treats.

I wanted to share this awesome picture of Kentucky Mr. Buck enjoying himself at Salisbury Beach!

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I will no longer be submitting photos to the Equine Journal after I saw how the September Letter to the Editor photo was handled. Sarah Gately-Wilson sent in a stunning photo of her and her stallion and you felt the need to clearly state that you do not condone riding without a helmet.

In taking a quick flip through the magazine, there were many riders riding helmetless in addition to Sarah (including one on page two) and none of them were chastised for their choices like Sarah was.

I always ride with a helmet and feel that it is important, however I respect others choices and will never feel the need to reprimand a grown adult for their opinion on the matter. As a member of the media, I am appalled that you felt the need to tell Sarah that you disproved of her actions. What is next? Telling riders that they are using the wrong bits and wearing the wrong clothing?

-Aubrey Simmons Hathorne, MA I just received my Equine Journal subscription in the mail today. On page 18, you show a picture of a beautiful Andalusian stallion and his rider.

Underneath, you printed a disclaimer saying that you “do not condone riding without a helmet.”

That is nothing but lip service. Don’t you have the courage of your convictions? Do not print those pictures of riders without helmets!

I know several people who have sustained brain damage (one has been in a vegetative state for several years), so I have become a strong advocate for helmets. Please reconsider your policy of printing pictures of riders without helmets; there are several other magazines that have this policy and have the courage to follow it!

-Anonymous Via Email Editor’s Note: The Equine Journal takes rider safety seriously and always recommends the use of proper safety equipment, especially the use of a helmet every time mounted. We also realize that this is not a rule in all disciplines and we have to respect that we are an all-breed, all-discipline magazine. We appreciate that our readers are so passionate about this topic and we do our best to keep the public informed without discriminating.

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IN YOUR WORDS

I just can’t go without saddlebags any more. I must have: a halter and lead, camera, cell phone, water, hoof pick, lunch, salted peanuts in the shell for snacking while riding. The Lumberjack pocket chain saw and a nipper suitable for trimming/clearing low limbs and making the trail nice for the riders that follow us.

-Mary Curtis Water, halter, and lead; I try to remember my cell phone, but it’s not a habit yet.

-Judy Atkins A cell phone tucked away in a boot/half chap clip-on.

You just never know when you’re going to end up in an emergency.

-Heather Berner

My safety vest and my courage.

-Betty Wing-Ingram Patience and a level head.

-Anna Marie Moore

A cell phone and first aid kit.

-Elisha Michelle Evans-Barnett

Hoofpick, ID and care card, cell phone, water, a multipurpose tool, helmet, halter and lead.

-Tanya Shea

My daughter brings a towel... she tries to go swimming every time!

-Christine Kostka Cohen

My cell phone and helmet.

-Tobae Love My horse!

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Who inspires you?

Water, phone, a first aid kit, and skittles. And a back-up bridle—my mare is good at breaking them.

-Faith Coots A phone and a shotgun.

-Coty Hughes

-Shari Rivenburg My phone to play music!

-Shaylen Sherer

From Our Staff My Dog!

-Karen Desroches Senior Advertising/ Marketing Consultant

Send your answers to Jenn@EquineJournal.com.

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What do you always bring with you on a trail ride?

A pocketknife; I have been caught in thorny vines more than once.

-Courtney Due

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On The Cover

The stallion, Oberon of Orcas Island.

Aunique Ranch, Huntsville, TX

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Show Supreme Grand Champion, Blarney Stones My Sharona as 2013 Texas Draft Show Reserve Grand Champion, Sligos Elite Apollo as Grand Champion Stallion, Sir Silver as 2013 Oklahoma State Fair Supreme Grand Champion, Auniques Kilchii, as GHRA World Show Reserve Junior Champion, A Touch of Charisma as 2012 GHRA World Show Champion, Huston as 2012 GHRA World Show Reserve Champion, Auniques Kilchii as GHRA World Show Junior Champion, and Gypsy Moon as the 2013 Oklahoma State Fair Supreme Grand Champion. Many more titles were earned in performance divisions in 2013 and 2014.

While Jeanne is proud of all the horses at Aunique Ranch, she is

Aunique Ranch’s Be The Breeder program allows customers to choose a mare and stallion from a list of top quality Aunique horses to produce their own foal.

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Aunique Ranch is one of the premier Gypsy horse ranches in the country. Owners Bobby and Jeanne Schlenk are settling into their new location in Huntsville, TX, after years of managing two separate ranches in which they have built a strong and successful breeding program. Aunique Gypsy horses are consistently in the ribbons in regional and national competition. Their breeding stock comes from the oldest and most respected bloodlines, including Lion King, PO Stallion, The Lob, The Paddy Horse, Chance du Vallon, and more. In 2012 and 2013, Aunique horses took home major titles including: King Koal as 2013 GHRA World Show Champion, Lone Star’s Salena as 2013 Texas Draft

Photo: (top) John Stephen Hockensmith

By Susan Winslow

Equine Journal Advertorial « [TOP] The breeding program at Aunique Ranch emphasizes the traditional qualities of the Gypsy Horse: exceptional temperament, correct conformation, and natural athleticism. [BOTTOM] King Koal, a stallion at Aunique Ranch.

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particularly excited about five-year-old stallion, Auniques Kilchii. “Kilchii is a son of Brakenhills Alfie and Brakenhills Tyler,” says Jeanne. “He has a great disposition and is loaded with feather, mane, and tail. He can be ridden English or western and has been on several trail rides with other stallions and mares. Like all the horses at Aunique Ranch, he has been handled and worked with consistently since his arrival at the ranch, so he has a sweet, willing disposition in addition to natural athleticism. This horse has a promising future ahead of him.”

With over 60 horses on the ranch, Aunique offers top quality breeding stallions and mares with both style and substance. The breeding program emphasizes the traditional qualities of the Gypsy Horse: exceptional temperament, correct conformation, and natural

athleticism while offering horses in a wide range of colorations, from bright pintos to richly hued silver dapples and the rare sooty black buckskin. The Schlenks offer their customers individualized concierge service, with years of knowledge and experience in the breed. Jeanne recently returned from a trip to England where she viewed hundreds of Gypsy Horses and spoke extensively with breeders and leaders in the Gypsy horse breed.

Returning from her trip, Jeanne is more invigorated than ever to carry on the legacy of the original breeders.

She explains, “In the United Kingdom, Gypsy Horses were the central figures in the family’s survival, so they had to be strong, versatile, and family friendly.

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tion true? Cultivating a breed that can consistently meet these standards is not accomplished overnight. Generations in the UK have achieved most of the work, and it is our duty as responsible breeders to be good shepherds of the breed and maintain these important qualities. Here at Aunique Ranch, we continually practice the true ethics of quality established by those original breeders to produce horses with quality, beauty, and substance.”

Last year, Aunique Ranch introduced their innovative and successful Be The Breeder program in which customers can choose the mare and stallion from a list of top quality Aunique horses to produce their own foal at the ranch. The foal is handled and receives consistent training until it leaves to join its new home, around the age of four months. Jeanne explains, “Our Be the Breeder program sets us apart from other programs.

We don’t breed willy nilly. Imagine if every animal breeder would use this concept; there would be a good home for every animal on the planet. The Be the Breeder program allows individuals to pick their choice of stallion and mare for their future foal while spacing out the payments over time. This assures that the foal has a good home, and the new owners have a realistic concept of what their foal will be because they can view siblings from our stock at the ranch.”

Clients of Aunique Ranch become extended family members. Jeanne smiles when she describes the special bond that develops with Gypsy Horses and their owners, “Combined, Bobby and I have owned just about every breed possible in the past. None have touched our souls like a Gypsy horse, and we hear similar comments from our customers. These horses welcome you into their herd. They seek your attention and learn very quickly.

This breed is a ‘good trainer’s’ dream, and we really enjoy helping prospective customers find the horse of their dreams through our breeding and sales programs.”

For more information on sales, breeding and the Be The Breeder program, visit them on Facebook or at auniqueranch.com. Bobby and Jeanne may be reached by mail at 1954 FM 1375E Huntsville, TX 77340. Email: attoyac1@ swbell.net; phone: 713-203-0683.

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POINTS OF INTEREST p. 25 | NOW YOU KNOW p. 30 | 10 THINGS | p. 32 REPURCHASE EXAM p. 34 QUICK TIPS p. 36 & 38 | ASK THE VET p. 40

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October 2014

Photo of the Month That Girl-Horse Bond: Caitlyn Mendik shares a quiet moment with her Arabian/Welsh Pony cross, Clementine.

Help a Horse photo: Natalie DeFee Mendik

» The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) announced the five winners of the 2014 ASPCA Help a Horse Day Celebration contest, a nationwide grant competition for equine rescues and sanctuaries to raise awareness about the life-saving year-round work they do to care for at-risk horses. The winning groups–each of which receive a $10,000 grant to support their efforts–are Begin Again Horse Rescue (New York), EARTHEART (California), Equine Outreach (Oregon), Mylestone Equine Rescue (New Jersey), and STAR Ranch (North Carolina).

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danger from above

Media Review

Falling tree leaves can be a hazard to your horses’ health. Some, like the Red Oak, are toxic. Know what species of toxic trees and plants are in your pastures and be prepared to move your horses to another location (or remove the trees themselves) if your equines are likely to eat them.

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The Barefoot Horse: An Introduction to Barefoot Hoof Care and Hoof Boots

by Lucy Nicholas, 96

If the Shoes Fit…

poll

We asked: Does your horse wear shoes?

Barefoot, All the Time

39%

Depends on the Season

25%

Yes! Four Shoes!

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Just on the Front

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BOTTOM LINE: If you

are considering a barefoot lifestyle for your horse, check out this informative paperback.

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

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Photo: Christopher Hatch

This easy-to-read book offers an impartial view of the barefoot versus shod horse debate.

Presenting all the options in a straightforward manual, it walks you through the process of bringing your horse along the barefoot path.

Not only does this book address the benefits, it takes a look at the dietary requirements of the barefoot horse and the use of hoof boots in your horse’s regime. The unique case studies throughout the book provide helpful insight into the various hurdles you may face as you make the move to healthy, unshod hooves.

Photo: Christopher Hatch

pages, paperback, J. A. Allen Books (AllenBooks. co.uk), 2012, $29.95.

The Fungus Among Us

recipe Fall Comforts If you’re looking for a fast and inexpensive dinner idea as you come in from the barn, give this a try. This stir-fry is easy to make and has a burst of flavor from the chicken, apples, and fennel bulb. It’s a great, easy meal idea and delicious for breakfast as well.

Mushrooms contain some of the most powerful anti-oxidative and probiotic properties known in any food product. They have strong anti-viral properties, excellent anti-inflammatory active ingredients, and other natural healing elements. For instance, the Reishi mushrooms can help horses process their stress better, while the Cordycep builds muscle mass and helps with muscle recovery, and the King Trumpet is known for its high antioxidant properties.

Chicken Apple Stir-Fry 3 chicken breasts or the meat from 1 whole roasted chicken 2 tablespoons butter or coconut oil 2 apples 1 onion 1 bulb of fennel 1 teaspoon each of salt, pepper, garlic powder, and basil Instructions Cut the chicken into bite sized pieces. If chicken is raw, heat butter/coconut oil in large skillet or wok until melted. Add chicken and cook on medium/ high heat until chicken is cooked through (If chicken is pre-cooked, cook the vegetables first, then add chicken). While cooking, cut the apples and onion into bite sized pieces (½ inch) and thinly slice the fennel bulb into thin slivers. Add all to skillet or wok, add spices and continue sautéing until all are cooked through and fragrant. This will take approximately 10-12 minutes.

Courtesy of the Wellness Mama (WellnessMama.com)

Photo: Christopher Hatch

Photo: Christopher Hatch

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Vertical splits in the hoof wall, known as quarter cracks, are the result of poor management practices, injuries to the hoof, or natural hoof conformation.

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The horse hoof that we know today is the result of 55 million years of evolution, with gradual changes in the joints, bones, and hoof capsule.

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The walls of the hoof are tough, yet very elastic.

They vary in thickness from six to 12 millimeters.

The walls are comprised of three distinct layers, the pigmented layer, the water line, and the white line.

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References of the nailed horseshoe began to appear in 900 A.D.; however, there have been finds that would suggest that horseshoes were used earlier.

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Fun trivia and interesting facts about hooves

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bits & pieces 10 THINGS 10 fun facts about the Quarter Horse

The Quintessential Quarter Horse

By Jane Carlton

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During Colonial times, America’s forefathers enjoyed horse racing, and they raced the English horses that they rode and worked with every day. Soon after, Colonial farmers traded with the Chickasaw Indians for a much faster horse, the Spanish Barb. The product of this breeding came to be known as the “Celebrated American Quarter Running Horse.”

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In England, horse racing was being revolutionized by a stallion known as The Godolphin Arabian. In 1752, John Randolph of Virginia imported a grandson of the stallion, named Janus. When Janus was bred to Colonial mares bearing the blood of the Chickasaw horse, the result was the prototype of the American Quarter Horse.

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When crossed with the descendants of Janus and Sir Archy, the mustang found west of the Mississippi river added the last important shot of hybrid vigor to complete the creation of a horse unique to America, the American Quarter Horse.

Known for their versatility, American Quarter Horses suit any type of rider—from professionals to beginners. American Quarter Horses are enjoyed by all ages and offer a wide variety of activities including shows, rodeos, races, or even recreational rides.

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Even though America lays claim to the breed, enthusiasts around the world, from Australia to China to Germany, raise and show American Quarter Horses.

Founded in 1940, the American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) is the largest equine breed organization in the world. With headquarters in Amarillo, TX, AQHA has a membership of more than 270,000 people in 86 countries and has registered more than five million horses in 95 countries.

One of most famous Quarter Horse racehorses is the stallion Dash For Cash, who won $507,688 over the span of his racing career. A life-size bronze statue of Dash For Cash is located in front of the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame & Museum where he was inducted in 1997.

In recent years, Harley D Zip has earned more points, world championship titles, and Incentive Fund money than any other horse in the history of AQHA.

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The breed’s distinctive features and versatility make it unique. From dressage, roping, racing, cutting, and jumping, American Quarter Horses excel in all arenas.

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One stallion who put his stamp on the Quarter Horse during this period was Sir Archy, foaled in 1805. Sir Archy’s sons and daughters would be the most important influences in the development of Quarter Horses during the next half century. Steel Dust and Shiloh, foundation stallions of the modern Quarter Horse, trace back to Sir Archy.

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Reflective Wear SafeRiders Nose Gear

Give your horse a bit of color and make sure that you can be seen as you head toward cars or hunters. Wrapping around the cavesson and securing with Velcro, it is easy to apply and makes a big impact! Double sided, it can be worn with the reflective high visibility yellow facing out for road riding or the high visibility orange facing out for riding in the woods. Make sure you practice with it before hitting the trails however, as some horses might not immediately realize that you only have their safety in mind! As an added bonus, they are made right in New England so you are supporting the local economy.

Buy it: $12.00, SafeRidersGear.com

Safe Riders Chest Plate

Our tester found that the Safe Riders Chest Plate is a great addition to a vest when riding on the trail during hunting season and to help alert drivers to take precautions when passing on the road. It is reversible, with High Visibility Yellow, Blaze Orange, and reflective fabric on one side for road riding, and solid Blaze Orange on the other for trail riding.

While our tester’s saddle doesn’t have D rings, which the collar is designed to tie to, she was still able to tie it around her horse’s neck without fearing for his safety, thanks to the Velcro closure at the front.

Buy it: $40.00, SafeRidersGear.com

Just because the days are getting shorter, doesn’t mean your ride time needs to be too! We shined the light on reflective riding gear this month.

Shires Reflective Neoprene Boots

Let there be light! These reflective boots are a simple way to help horse and rider stay safe in the dark or in treacherous conditions. Our tester loved how lightweight the neoprene boots were, while still substantial enough to provide protection against scrapes and interference.

Three wide hook and loop closures are easy to use, and ensure a close fit. The boots were a bit big on our tester’s horse, but the Shires packaging has a nice size guide to help find the correct fit.

Buy it: $29.99, shop.shiresequestrian.com.

Aspey Jacket

This striking winter coat certainly got everyone’s attention! Built out of a waterproof, breathable material, it is ready to accompany you on any adventure. Perfect for early morning and late afternoon rides, it is sure to keep you warm while keeping you safe (Our tester gave a shout out though...be aware, it is really warm!).

The unique triangle flap on the back warned drivers to pass wide, and can be folded into the collar if you would prefer. Reflective strips completely surround the jacket, for 360 degrees of protection. It’s a worthwhile investment for the avid trail rider (it’s wonderful for walking the dog as well!).

Buy it: $125.00, highvisibility.uk.com.

Adjustable Air Waistcoat

This safety vest has some great features that make it stand out. One being the Velcro strips along the waist that allow the vest to be properly sized for the rider’s comfort. Two front zip pockets were handy for quick and easy storage of items, and the vest was nice and lightweight for those hot summer days. It features wide reflective strips along the top of the front and back and smaller strips throughout, ensuring that a driver’s headlights will illuminate the vest. Its bright color also aids in making you visible in the daylight to both drivers and hunters.

Buy it: $35.00, highvisibility.uk.com.

This month’s products for review will be donated to the Hooved Animal Humane Society.

Our testers: This month, our Prepurchase Exam was conducted by: Kelly Ballou, Managing Editor; Jennifer Roberts, Social Editor; and Jane Carlton, News Editor.

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Hunter/Jumper Pointers With Hector Florentino

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I am looking for a new horse but I am nervous about the process.

Do you have any tips for me?

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Looking for your next horse can be both exciting and stressful. I have tried, and found, horses for my clients all over Europe, South and Central America, and the United States. Be honest about your ability, goals, and budget. Ask questions before going to try the horse. Consider size, breed, age, temperament, scope, vices, and experience. If interested, ask for video links and photos, and look into breeding and the show record.

Both the size and the temperament of rider and horse should be a match.

Another priority for me is rideability and temperament. When not looking for a “project” to bring along, I want the horse to understand and respond well to the aids.

You don’t want a green horse with a green rider, just as you don’t want to pair a nervous rider with a sensitive horse, while a soft and confident rider can do well with a horse with more “blood.” And the scope or ability of the horse is important and he should be performing at a level that fulfills the rider’s needs and expectations in the near future.

When going to try a horse, be prepared; bring your saddle, helmet, spurs, etc. and also, be on time. When you arrive, check out the horse’s conformation and ask about his program. The seller will have the horse put through his paces for you first with basic flatwork, lead changes, and 36

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some jumps. If he’s not what you are looking for, let the sellers know and thank them for their time.

Otherwise, it’s time for you to mount up. Give him time to relax and catch his breath and get comfortable, then pick up the trot and then the canter. I like to add circles, transitions, and flying changes. If you don’t like his flatwork and he’s not what you are looking for, tell the seller before you try jumping that he’s not your type. If you want to move on to jumping, trot a few crossrails, then canter single jumps in both directions. Focus on his stride, adjustability, and responsiveness to your aids.

Then trot into a line and canter out, adding the stride, then do the line in the correct number of strides. If he is not fit, don’t over jump him or hike up the fences.

If you like the horse but are not 100% sure, try to arrange to ride him again or try him at a horse show, or (in some cases) arrange for a trial period. If you think this horse is the one, then have your trainer talk business and then the next, hugely important step: arrange for a full vetting.

I have found some great horses over the years that I had to walk away from after they didn’t pass the prepurchase exam. Remember, when horse shopping, take your time and find the right fit.

This should be a long term, successful, and satisfying partnership!

When going to look at a horse that you are interested in buying, remember to bring your riding gear so you can put him through his paces.

Hector Florentino is the head trainer and rider at Liliane Stranksy’s show stables Stransky’s Mission Farm in Wellington, FL. Originally from the Dominican Republic, the grand prix rider has represented his country at both the Central American and Caribbean games and is also a member of Team Step by Step, a group of riders who champion the charity Step by Step Foundation to help raise awareness and funds for those in need.

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Endurance Pointers With Meg Sleeper VMD, DACVIM

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How should I begin to condition my endurance horse? What do I need to be able to do with him before I enter my first 25-mile event?

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n Week 1-4: Ride five days a week for five to seven miles at a seven-mile-perhour pace n Week 5: Ride four days a week as above with one day riding a total of 10-12 miles at a seven-mile-per-hour pace n Week 6: Ride four days a week as above with one day riding a total of 15-20 miles at a seven-mile-per-hour pace n Week 7: Ride four days a week as above with one day riding a total of 20 miles at a seven-mile-per-hour pace n Week 8: Ride four days a week as above with one day riding a total of 25 miles at a seven-mile-per-hour pace This protocol will prepare you and your horse for a 25-mile ride at a sevenmile-per-hour pace.

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It is important that your horse is prepared for an endurance event by having undergone a steady conditioning program over the course of months or even years.

higher speeds. So I generally do not start adding more speed into the mix until the horse has a base of two years.

If your horse is a youngster, this may mean doing two years of rides at that seven- to eight-mile-per-hour pace.

However, if your horse has been in work and is coming to distance riding from another career, you can probably start adding speed sooner.

You should keep in mind the old endurance rider adage “ride ‘em and rest ‘em.” Conditioning works by stressing the body so that it remodels to be stronger than before. In order for the process to work, the body needs rest days to rebuild, particularly after a strenuous workout. However, even with our best intentions sometimes we over do it. Therefore, it is also very, very important to use good horsemanship throughout the process. You should know your horse’s body as well

or better than your own. You should become comfortable palpating the entire body, paying particular attention to the legs and tack area. At the first sign of any heat or swelling, you need to back off on the conditioning and a veterinarian visit or tack adjustment may be indicated. Finally, it should go without saying that before putting any horse into a serious work program it is important that all basic health care issues are addressed. In other words, make sure he or she is up to date on dental care, hoof care, deworming, and vaccinations.

Meg Sleeper VMD, DACVIM is a veterinary cardiologist at the University of Pennsylvania Veterinary School and has been competing in competitive and endurance trail riding since 1981. She has been on the U.S. endurance squad for the last five world championships and competes solely on homebred horses.

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An important thing to remember when preparing for distance trail rides is that you can increase distance covered or speed as you condition your horse, but you shouldn’t increase both at the same time. Jane Soule, one of the grand dames of distance riding, recommends the following conditioning regime to prepare for your first 25-mile trail ride. This program assumes your horse has enough of a base that he or she can trot for 10-20 minute intervals at a seven mile-per-hour pace for several miles (for most horses that would be 20-minute intervals of trotting interspersed with five-minute walking rest periods).

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bits & pieces ASK THE VET your horse health questions answered

Oh Deer!

A Look at Tick-Borne Lyme Disease

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I’ve heard a lot about Lyme disease. How does it present itself and how is it treated?

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Lyme disease is caused by a tick-borne pathogen, also known as Borrelia burgdorferi. This bacterial microorganism is most commonly carried by the black-legged or deer (Ixodes scapularis) tick. The deer tick is very small in size, about 1/6 to 1/8 inch in length. Hosts that play a large role in the successful life cycle of the bacteria are rodents, birds, and deer. These hosts do not become “infected” and only harbor B. burgdorferi. The pathogen is transmitted by the tick to its next host by a single bite and must stay attached for 24 to 48 hours for successful transfer to the horse. Once infected, B. burgdorferi primarily infects soft tissue and synovial membranes of the horse.

Symptoms and Detection Many horses that become infected can be asymptomatic (not showing any signs of infection), but clinical signs can include fever, lameness, stiffness, swollen joints, muscle pain, and behavioral changes.

In rare severe cases, neurological signs

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can present as head tilt, dysphagia, lethargy, and encephalitis. Proper diagnosis of Lyme disease should not be limited to the presentation of clinical signs. There are several serologic tests that can be run to detect the presence of B. burgdorferi.

A 4Dx Plus snap test is an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) and is a great screening test for exposure to the pathogen.

Although sensitive, the limitation to the 4Dx Plus snap test is that it does not show when the animal was exposed, how long it has been exposed, or the exact level of exposure. A more quantitative and qualitative test is the Lyme Multiplex test, which was developed at Cornell University. This test detects antibodies from the three B. burgdorferi Osp (outer-surface proteins) factors and provides immeThe pathogen that causes Lyme disease is transmitted diate measurements of each by the tick to a horse by a single bite. The tick must stay attached for 24 to 48 hours for transfer.

Osp factor to determine the levels of exposure. OspA is expressed by the bacterium while it is Tom Davis at Cornell University demonstill within the tick. It can indicate early strated that experimentally-induced infection or even vaccination status of Lyme disease in ponies had a 100% cure the horse, if the horse has received the with 28 days of intravenous oxytetracanine Lyme vaccine, which has some cycline treatment. Horses are often proven efficacy to prevent Lyme disease treated for less than 28 days due to the in the horse. Once the tick attaches to cost of hospitalization, but this should a horse to feed, the bacterium exits the then be continued with oral medications tick and expresses OspC. OspC found in at home. Post-treatment testing should the horse indicates early infection. This be performed to determine if the antiouter-surface protein can again change biotics had any effect on the antibody its expression within the horse and levels. Successful treatment is defined become OspF, which indicates a chronic by antibody levels decreasing by at infectious stage. least 50% of the pre-treatment levels. In endemic Lyme disease areas, reinfection is common. Although preventative Treatment immunity is not offered by natural infecCurrent antibiotic treatment methods tion, the canine Lyme vaccine has been for horses diagnosed with Lyme disease effective in the horse but is classified as include oxytetracycline, doxycycline, “off-label” use. and more recently, minocycline. Dr.

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hether you ride dressage, hunter/ jumpers, western pleasure, or saddle seat, working in an arena can get a us. Endless circles, transitions, and tedio little serpentines can make even the most accomplished athlete dull and unresponsive. The scenery never changes, the terrain is always level, and the routine is pretty much the same every single day. Ho hum.

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“recess” or, better yet, “field-day,” our minds perked up and you could practically feel the energy in the air. If this strikes a chord, consider taking your training out on the trail.

You might discover your horse has more s impulsion, motivation, and try than he show in the arena.

But, trail riding can be more than just a diversion. The uneven terrain, the straight lines, and obstacles like trees, logs, and steep hills provide excellent training tools if you understand how to use them. That extra impulsion your horse has for the trail reinforces your practice.

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“Horses love to go someplace,” says Ellen Eckstein, coauthor with Betty Staley of the book, Bringing it Together. In the book, Eckstein emphasizes the personal connection and understanding that can develop between a horse and rider.

“Being out on the trail or track enhances that connection,” says Eckstein, who studied with the legendary Tom Dorrance. Long-listed for the USA Olympic Dressage Team in 1977, she has earned both USDF Gold and Silver medals as well as many national and state awards in dressage.

“As we navigate hills and turns, we practice keeping our center of gravity over our horse’s,” says Heidi Potter, a Centered Riding clinician, a horse agility accredited trainer, and a CHA Master Instructor and Clinician. Potter teaches at her facility, the New England Center for Horsemanship in Guilford, VT, and abroad.

“In an arena lesson, we are constantly using our brains to process information. Then we have to try to let go of cognitive thought and just feel. Out in nature, it’s easier to relax, feel the rhythm of the horse, and enjoy the beauty that surrounds us. The horse’s movements are more active and varied as he negotiates his way up, down, and around obstacles, moving our seat in ever-changing directions. The more we release tension and allow the horse to move us, the deeper and more connected our seat becomes.”

Hill work is a great way to teach your horse to shift his weight to his hindquarters and to help the rider build balance.

Exercises for the Trail

Balance » “The trail is a great place to practice your balance and improve your seat,” says Potter. “Rise up into a half seat on the flat or up hills. You can enhance the practice by draping the reins over the horn or pommel and putting your arms out to the side. Practice absorbing the horse’s movement by keeping your hip, knee, and ankle joints loose and supple. Be sure to only practice this hands-free exercise on a trustworthy horse and in a familiar environment. Keep an eye on the reins to be sure they don’t slide forward down the neck.

“Dropping your stirrups is another helpful exercise,” says Potter. “This deepens your seat and enhances your ability to feel and follow the movement of the horse. Another great exercise to practice on the trail is Sally Swift’s ‘3 Seats.’

To strengthen your lower leg position and improve your balance, try alternating riding the trot or jog at all three seats. For example, ride half seat for 10 strides, then, switch to sitting, and then to posting. Your ability to quietly change seats without disrupting the rhythm and movement of your horse will improve with practice.”

Hill Work » “Uphill areas work so well for building strength over the back,” says Eckstein. “I also use the inclines to increase drive and forward motion while maintaining collection. Teaching the horse to collect his front steps while maintaining large powerful strides with the hind legs is a very important aspect of my program. So, I ask the horse to collect his front steps, head, and neck, while encouraging the hind legs to really drive up the hill, either at the gallop or the long trot. I use the down slopes to help the horse understand how to shift his weight to his hindquarters.”

Hill work is an excellent way to build rider balance as well, says Potter. “There is a belief that we should lean way back and push our legs forward when riding downhill. Just like riding on any surface, it is always easier on the horse if we stay wellbalanced above him. Going downhill, avoid putting undo stress in any one area, such as the back of the saddle or your stirrups.

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feet to slightly lighten your seat. In order to understand correct upper body position you can take a lesson from nature. Look at how the trees along the trail are growing. Try to match your body with their angle. Think of Sally Swift’s “Building Blocks” and keep your body parts aligned—ear, shoulder, hip, and ankle should remain in a vertical line as best you can.”

Straight Lines » Long, straight stretches of trail are great opportunities to put your horse’s natural impulsion to work.

“I love long, straight stretches,” says Eckstein. “They’re valuable for starting changes, working on tempis, or doing multiple flying changes in a line. For canter pirouettes straight lines are also valuable. I ask for the preparation for pirouettes while cantering very forward, turn for a few strides, and then take off again. It’s so good for maintaining full use of the joints of the hind legs in the pirouette and helps to eliminate over-collecting or slowing down behind, which often come from over preparing.”

Be Prepared

Riding in an arena is a safe way to learn the basics. “An enclosed, level space with good footing helps us to develop a solid foundation for riding and communicating with our horse,” says Potter. Even though most horses love riding out, preparation is key. You should be able to ride your horse calmly at all three gaits before heading out into the open. If you don’t feel you’re ready, try practicing obstacles in the ring to prepare your horse for anything you might encounter on the trail.

“Obstacle training challenges the rider to mindfully approach new experiences as a calm and trusted leader,” says Potter. “Doing your homework in the ring will help you safely enjoy the challenges and never-ending opportunities that come in the great outdoors!”

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A true people-horse, Gypsy horses are a real joy to be around. While the in-your-pocket nature of the breed is one of their big selling-points, a horse of any breed with poor manners is not only unpleasant to handle, but dangerous as well.

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Samantha VanSickle of Starfire Gypsy Horses works with a foal. Gypsy horses are known for their easy-going disposition, which can work in your favor when it comes to ground training.

The Gypsy Horse:

Your Partner and Friend

Known for their even temperament and easy-going personality, Gypsies are the breed of choice for many wishing to combine good looks with a fun personality. In training, this congenial nature can easily work in your favor.

“Gypsies as a breed crave human interaction and touch,” says Samantha VanSickle of Starfire Gypsy Horses in Dobbins, CA. “That desire for connection can be a really strong motivator for a Gypsy. Rewarding them with a good scratch, verbal praise, and giving them attention often means more to them than treats. They want to please ‘their’ people.” The flip-side to this is to remember space boundaries. While Gypsies enjoy a good cuddle, you need to maintain respect.

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Gypsies as a breed crave human interaction and touch. That desire for connection can be a really strong motivator for a Gypsy.”

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Gypsy refusing to do something, than with a Gypsy, say, bolting.”

A natural learner and peoplepleaser, this task is not so difficult.

“If you set a Gypsy up for success, they are going to want to do more and learn more. They love to learn.

Gypsies get into trouble when you’re not giving them attention and a job,”

remarks VanSickle. “A lot of vices you see in the Gypsies come from not being handled, or having improper handling that sends mixed messages.”

Walk with us through some common issues and straightforward methods for addressing them.

Hot Spot: Respect

While a horse that enjoys being in your lap may sound like a lot of fun, the reality is another story. The key to an enjoyable partnership is building and maintaining respect with your horse. VanSickle explains that horses with respect issues often fall into two categories: the insecure horse and the dominant horse.

First, understand why a horse may have respect problems, such as crowding, pushing, or pulling you. “A big point with establishing respect is actually being able to take a step back and evaluate the horse as an individual. We get a lot of horses in for training that have poor spatial boundaries,” says VanSickle. While some horses may seek an alpha role, others may have a security issue.

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When you don’t give the horse the security that a leader would, you can literally have a horse on top of you, because they are just not comfortable being in their own space.” Dominant horses, on the other hand, may choose to step into the role of leader when the handler is not up for the job, resulting in pushing the person around to display dominance.

The formula for approaching each of these types is quite simple. “A horse that’s in your space because he’s afraid or insecure will need a lot of reassurance. During a training session we constantly set the horse up to succeed. We give him tasks that will build confidence,” explains VanSickle. “A dominant horse should be faced with more challenging tasks.

The more you challenge them, the more they have to stop and think, which gives you the opportunity to step in as a leader and show them how it’s done. That can really get their attention and make a big difference with them.”

Remember your voice and body language transmit many messages.

Keep your shoulders back and chin up with direct eye contact and a strong, steady voice. “For example, if the horse is in your space and you’d like him to back up, face the horse and take a purposeful step toward the horse, asking him clearly and firmly to back, never letting your voice rise or become shrill,” explains VanSickle. “A horse will pick up a lot from the tone of your voice and your body language.”

So how much space is good space?

VanSickle recommends an arm’s length as a good, safe buffer between you and your equine. If you reach out, you should be able to touch him with the tips of your fingers. “The horse should not be in your space unless you have invited him into your space for bonding time,” she notes.

“You give a physical reward, and then you ask him to step back out of your space again.”

Pretty is as Pretty Does One important thing to keep in mind while working with your Gypsy Vanner, stresses Daisy Fouts of Stillwater Farm in Cashiers, NC, is that while Gypsies have an amazing temperament, they are still horses. “Gypsy Vanners are a lot more docile, quiet, and laid-back than other breeds, but a horse is still a horse. When they don’t get good foundation training they can hurt you just the same.”

Particularly with young horses and green horses, Gypsies can be pushy and in your space. “Being a light draft breed, they can be strong,” says Fouts. “A lot of them like to be very close to you without intending harm.”

Before you begin working your Gypsy Vanner in an arena, Fouts stresses that a good foundation begins in the barn and in the pasture, with leading, cross-tying, and single-tying, being touched all over, clipping, picking up feet, grooming, bathing. standing patiently, and so on. “They need to be respectful of your space and patient with whatever you’re doing,” she notes.

Be a part of your horse’s training, and work together with a reputable trainer, recommends Fouts. “Use common sense. Don’t treat any horse—Gypsy Vanner or any other breed—like they’re puppies. Stay aware and enforce good manners to create your perfect partnership in-hand and under saddle.”

VanSickle works on leading groundwork with a foal.

Hot Spot: Patience

Everyone’s been around the horse that fidgets, paws, and whinnies when tied. The solution: time and repetition. VanSickle uses a “patience pole” to gently reinforce this lesson. A place where a horse can be safely tied for work on tying and standing, the “patience pole”

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allows the horse to learn to stand quietly as you keep an eye on him while going about your chores.

“For horses having trouble standing patiently while being tied, they go to the ‘patience pole’ after breakfast and stand and watch the morning’s activities. As soon as they stand quietly, we reward them by taking them off the patience pole,” says VanSickle. “The trick is to set them up for success. If you have a horse that’s dancing and pawing, you can’t untie him while he’s acting up. You don’t want to reward them by untying them unless they are standing quietly. It becomes a timing issue for the handler.”

The key is to watch for patterns.

For example, a horse may paw for several minutes and then take a break. Note this tendency, and be ready to untie the horse when he stops for even just a minute to take a break. Be sure you plan enough time for patience lessons. “You never know exactly how much time you’re going to need. A good training session should end naturally, not on a timer. If you untie them while they are still dancing and whinnying, you just reinforce that if they go long enough, they get untied.” Horses come to learn being tied is not a punishment, but just a part of the daily routine.

If you’re grooming and the horse keeps dancing away from you, move with him—if he dances to the side, go with him, keeping your feet out of the way. As soon as he stands quietly, give him a pat and reward him. As long as he is moving around, keep doing what you are doing. Holding the brush in one hand, maintain contact with the horse with the other. This way you can feel if he is going to spook or pull back, giving you time to react.

Hot Spot:

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Starting early on groundwork helps to lay a good foundation right from the start.

Horsey Head-Start After seeing many Gypsies that hadn’t been handled much in their early years, Starfire Gypsy Horses launched its “Early Learning Program,” designed to introduce stress-free basics in young horses. “We encourage owners to send their horses in for early learning basics—everything from leading, tying, bathing, clipping, loading, and standing for the farrier. By giving them that foundation at a young age, it’s a lot easier for them as an adult when they are starting under saddle,” explains VanSickle. “It can be very emotionally, mentally, and physically stressful for three- and four-year-olds when they come without any basics or groundwork.”

Many horses in this program come first as weanlings or yearlings to learn the basics, and then return as two-year-olds, first refreshing what they know before going on to start things like longeing, long-lining, and introducing the saddle.

Then as a three- or four year-old, the first ride is easier on them. “They are mentally prepared,” says VanSickle. “There’s nothing scary about the process.”

order a horse into a trailer,” notes VanSickle. “The more that you press and demand, usually the more of a negative reaction you get.”

She goes on to explain that people often fall into a body-language trap when loading: if you get in the trailer in front of the horse, standing directly in his way, leaning back, and pulling, your body is not only in the

horse’s way, you are actually telling him to back away out of your space.

Be at his side, leading confidently and easily forward. “Avoid mixed messages and gimmicks like butt ropes. Continually take the time to allow the horse to decide to load on his own; if every time you force him, it becomes a negative, unpleasant memory.”

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For most equestrians, proper tack for going out on a ride or a drive includes a bridle and a bit on that bridle. After all, it has been like this since nearly the beginning of the domestication of the horse, with many high-tech advancements being made to the overall design of bits as well as their composition.

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The bitless bridle is a relatively new innovation, but it has been taken quite seriously in its short lifespan.

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(that operates with lots of leverage and often a chain under the jaw), but are closer fitting and more refined than riding in a halter.”

A bitted bridle presses a metal rod on the lips, tongue, bars of the mouth, and teeth. Depending on the design, a bit may also press on the hard palate. A bitless bridle is unique in that it can only press a strap on

Different Strokes Like bits, bitless bridles come in a number of different styles, which act in various ways. The effect that each bridle has varies according to the style; the sidepull styles use nose pressure with a snug under-jaw chinstrap

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A Look at the Alternative

skin. Cook comments, “Seen from the perspective of a Bronze Age man, his use of a bit speaks of a wish to dominate and subdue a wild beast by intentionally inflicting pain. A bitless bridle, on the other hand, speaks of a wish to control a horse by ‘lassoing’ its head, without inflicting grievous bodily harm.”

Bitless bridles, even those with a leverage noseband, are far less challenging for the rider as they provide a greater margin of error in their application. Used with excessive rein pressure they can still cause pain, but the pressure is applied to less sensitive tissues, the pain is less severe, and the horse’s reaction less dangerous.

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Bitless bridles are making a huge leap in popularity, with many people singing their praises as they begin to understand the science behind the bitless bridle. According to Dr. Robert Cook, the innovator behind the Dr. Cook Bridle, “Prior to the second millennium, the bit was accepted without demur and regarded as both normal and necessary. It was not that the bit had been found scientifically acceptable, but rather that the efficacy of the bit, like the horseshoe, had never been scientifically evaluated. For 5,000 years, the bit had been given a free pass. When rules were eventually drawn up, the bit was ‘grandfathered-in’ without question. It was obviously considered to be thoroughly time-tested, so it was presumably assumed that there was no need to look for a better alternative.”

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Traditionally, bits were accepted without question. Now, equestrians are looking at it from another angle. [BELOW] When viewing a traditional double bridle via X-ray, you can observe the bone structure in relation to how the bit performs.

to stabilize the noseband, while cross under styles use noseband, cheek, and poll pressure. Then there are some leverage styles that also use a metal piece on the side of the nose that can be adjusted to various levels of leverage.

Much like determining the proper bit for your horse, you may find that it takes a large amount of trial and error to determine what style and fit is right for you.

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Taking the Leap

Ideally, everyone should consider moving to a bitless bridle, even if it is not full time. Riding horses, of any discipline and level of expertise, in this type of bridle can improve riding skills and the level of training, while giving a better relationship with the horse.

Those starting young horses may find that they do better going bitless during that process, and inexperienced riders can save their horses from becoming dull in the mouth and being hurt accidently.

Cooper remarks, “It’s really nice to see horses that are used for riding lessons, riding for disabled, and trail riding going bitless so they don’t have to experience heavy or uncoordinated hands with so many different riders.”

Horses that show signs of discomfort with the bit, such as constant chewing, teeth grinding, head tossing,

lip flapping, head shaking, being hard to bridle, avoiding the bit by over flexing or high head carriage, and general anxiety, could find these problems don’t exist when they go bitless.

For dedicated professionals, using bitless bridles is an exciting tool that should be added to their arsenal.

Any other behavioral problems such as shying, bucking, bolting, rearing etc. can also be a good reason to go bitless, so long as other causes are investigated (saddle fit, bad teeth, wrong feed, not enough exercise) and resolved. Horses that have wolf teeth that haven’t been removed, or mouth deformities or injuries, may find bitless bridles a better option.

Consider trying one for yourself.

In addition to increasing your horse’s comfort and well being, you may be able to improve your relationship as well.

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For author and horse owner Joe Camp, who is well known for his support of the Wild Horse Model, choosing to ride sans bit wasn’t on his radar until a fan in the United Kingdom opened his eyes.

“I’m professing to care about our horses, how they feel, what is best for them, and yet I never blinked at placing a piece of metal across a bone in their mouths…and leaving it there for hours, never mind how light I thought I was with the reins,” Camp said.

The horseman admitted that there was only one thing holding him back from going bitless.

“I can only blame fear for my resistance to removing the bit… if my horse ran off with me, no matter how much I cared for him and wanted to do right by him, I wanted to be sure I was able to stop him.”

He decided to try the bitless approach on his toughest horse, a feisty Arabian. “My Cash had always had issues that I had written off to his breeding,” Camp explained. “As much as he is a lovely gentleman when I’m on the ground with him, under saddle he likes to go, and I mean go. He didn’t like to maintain gait because he always wanted to go faster. He didn’t like to stop. And he didn’t like to stand still.”

It didn’t take long for Camp—and Cash—to be won over. “When I tried this new fangled bridle, I was instantly amazed…astounded, actually.

All of those issues I had been writing off to ‘Arab-ness’ were gone. Cash would stop on a dime with just a sit-back, no pressure on the reins at all. He would stand there happily for half an hour if I didn’t nudge him forward. And he would maintain whatever gait I asked for. From that moment on, all our horses became bitless overnight.”

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Troubles and treatments of your horse’s most important asset

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You bring your horse in from turnout and he doesn’t want to move. Doing a quick exam, you find no swelling or soreness, but part of his left forehoof is hot. After a panicked call to your veterinarian, you’re told he probably has gravel, and after a quick visit from him the next day he says your horse should be back at work soon.

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Finding the Right Farrier Looking for a farrier?

Dr. Spivey recommends starting with the American Farriers Association, which has a rigorous certification and education program.

Regardless of the farrier you choose, he cautions that routine trimming and/or shoeing is imperative. “It’s a lot like changing the oil in your car.

Technically you don’t need to do it, but it won’t last very long if you don’t.”

« Regular hoof care is critical to a horse’s health, Dr. Jeremy Spivey says. “Letting them go longer than six or eight weeks just isn’t very smart. You might have a problem that starts out small, but you let it go for several weeks and it becomes something much worse and more difficult to correct.”

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Gravel and Abscesses

White Line Disease and Thrush

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stall-cleaning is usually in order, as is keeping your horse in well-drained footing until he is fully healed.

Root Cause

While these hoof issues sound like different problems, John Veague says they all have the same root: anaerobic bacteria that live in the soil. Warm, damp soil like Kentucky’s, where he works, is a haven for them, but prevention and early detection are key.

Veague says that every time he trims or shoes a horse, he scrubs the hooves with diluted iodine, bleach, or vinegar; this not only disinfects them, but helps him spot emerging problems. A strong relationship with the horses’ veterinarians, owners, trainers, and grooms is another big plus.

“It’s got to be a team approach,” he says.

Location is Everything

More than a thousand miles west of where Veague works, Dr. Jeremy Spivey faces different issues among his clients in Platteville, CO. Dr. Spivey is a rarity in the equestrian world; he is both a veterinarian and a certified farrier (CF).

Dr. Spivey emphasizes that a horse’s location has a huge effect on hoof health. “For example, we get probably half the precipitation that Kentucky does, and our soil doesn’t hold mois-

[ABOVE] Your horse’s breed and discipline affect his hoof care regimen. On the day John Veague spoke with Equine Journal, the park’s “little ponies” had been trimmed a couple hours earlier, and Thoroughbred champion Cigar (shown here with John) was waiting for a touch-up.

“In the morning, I might put a Scotch bottom on a draft horse.

Then I might do a jumping horse, and then a world champion dressage horse.

Every one of them is trimmed differently.”

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White line disease is another common problem.

As you pick out your horse’s hoof, watch for white, chalky “grit” near the toe or at the quarters (sides). It’s a sign that the layers of your horse’s hoof are separating, and it’s something you need to take care of fast. “If left unattended, this infection travels up the hoof wall and eats away at tissues there,” John Veague says. “Then you’ve got open space where you should have solid tissue.” Severe cases of white line disease can lead to debilitating laminitis.

Related to white line disease is thrush, something you probably know all too well if you live in a place where spring brings boot-sucking mud. That smelly black ooze from your horse’s hoof is a tissue-eating infection of the frog that you need to clear up quickly before your horse goes lame. “Think of it like termites in wood,” Veague says.

Ask your vet or farrier for suggestions on clearing up either of these diseases; some treatments may be great for mild cases but painful in more advanced cases. In any case, a thorough

While the internet is great at providing ready information, John Veague says people sometimes get misled by what they find online.

“You really need to look at where the info comes from,” he says.

“I recommend information that comes from organizations that have really done their research.”

Realize, too, that your veterinarian and farrier know your horse better than the internet does.

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In Lexington, KY, John Veague takes a break from his farrier work at Kentucky Horse Park. It’s his job to make sure all the park’s 100+ horses stay sound, from the draft horses that pull the trolleys to the legendary athletes in the Hall of Champions.

“Gravel might be a tiny foreign object or an actual piece of gravel that gets imbedded in your horse’s hoof and takes the path of least resistance, working its way up through the hoof to pop out at your horse’s coronary band,” he says.

The danger with gravel is that, as the object finds its exit, “it’s separating the layers of your horse’s hoof wall, which could create more problems later.”

Abscesses are similar; they occur when the sole of your horse’s hoof is weakened, usually by hitting something hard or sharp. “Once the sole of the hoof becomes soft, infection sets in.”

Often with an abscess you’ll find a black spot on the sole of the affected hoof, and your horse may (or may not) be lame.

Your vet or farrier can drain the abscess, and your horse is usually sound again within a couple days.

Antibiotics, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) and poultices are sometimes recommended for gravel and abscesses.

Cracks and Chips

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« One of the biggest myths John Veague says he encounters is about hoof color. “Melatonin doesn’t affect bone structure; it has nothing to do with the strength of the hoof. I’ve seen horses with very soft, crumbly black feet, and I’ve seen horses with great white feet.”

ture the way it would in the East,” he explains.

“So problems like thrush and white line disease are less common here.”

Instead, his clients struggle with hoof dryness, hard or sandy surfaces, and excessive hoof wear.

“West of the Platte River, the horses live on bedrock, which is like living on asphalt,” he says.

“Often these horses need shoes to protect their hooves so they can work. We don’t automatically shoe every horse, but we do shoe when the wear of the horse’s hoof exceeds its length.”

East of the Platte River, though, “the soil tends to be soft sand, which can be a whole different set of problems, because the hooves don’t wear down fast enough.”

These factors can lead to two common problems: cracks and chips.

When you first notice a crack in your horse’s hoof (usually right after you’ve mailed show entries), it’s easy to think that it might split into two. Although cracks are rarely this serious, Dr. Spivey says you need to talk with your farrier right away about it.

“It’s also important to know what kind of crack it is,” he explains. “Is it a surface crack that comes sometimes just from the length of the toe? Or is it a quarter crack, which is graded as a clinical lameness?”

If you’re not sure which type of crack it is, relax; today’s technology will help. “I tell my clients to take a picture of the crack and send it to me by phone; it might not be that bad.”

From looking at the photo, Dr. Spivey says, “I can tell whether I need to be there that night, or whether it’s superficial and something we can address in the next week or two.”

Chips, or ragged edges to the hoof, are mostly cosmetic. Some, though, can expose the sensitive laminae of your horse’s hoof layers. Again, this is a time to send a photo to your farrier for further evaluation.

« Although some horse owners swear by topical hoof applications to help lock in moisture, Dr. Jeremy Spivey says he thinks in most cases it would be just as beneficial to kick over the water trough or bathe the horse once a day during the hottest, driest summer months. “But if horse owners do want to use topical applications, I tell them OK, as long as it doesn’t have alcohol or acetone as an ingredient.

Those are drying agents.”

Hot Nails, Laminitis, and Navicular

Three less common, though more serious, problems are hot nails, laminitis, and navicular.

A “hot” nail that presses against a nerve in your horse’s hoof is always cause to call the farrier right away, because it’s painful for the horse and causes dramatic lameness. In most cases, once the pressure is relieved the horse is usually fine, but if you delay treatment it can trigger abscesses and even laminitis.

Laminitis and navicular are more complex problems that can have career-changing consequences.

Dr. Spivey recommends a three-person team: veterinarian, farrier, and patient owner. “People look for instant results from the farrier, but with serious issues like laminitis, ultimately the horse has to grow a new hoof,” he says. “That takes six months to a year.”

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Ethos and Equines ➜ Syracuse, New York

By Jennifer Roberts

With an appreciation for the arts and athletics, the cultural Syracuse, NY, offers up the best in dining and entertainment while being a great horse show town. It may be hard to believe that one city could truly offer it all, but this central New York location does just that.

Focusing on the future and sustainability, this city educates their population on eco-friendly practices.

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Dinosaur Bar-B-Que Fabulous ribs and excellent brisket…this is true honky-tonk barbecue right in Syracuse. They also have a great take-out service and offer catering if you want to host one heck of a barn party! dinosaurbarbque.com Quaker Steak and Lube This quaint chain restaurant may have steak in their name, but they are best known for their impressive chicken wings. With a wide array of sauces and rubs, it can be difficult to make a decision. thelube.com Daniella’s Steakhouse Located just across from the fairgrounds inside of the Best Western, this steakhouse has now become a Syracuse tradition. When you want to bite into a juicy steak, Daniella’s is the place to be. daniellassteakhouse.com Strong Hearts Café The only exclusively vegan restaurant in the city, you are sure to find a wide variety of healthy options. As an added benefit, they are open late at night and seven days a week! strongheartscafe.com

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only claim to fame, they have a number of colleges in the area, most notably Syracuse University (SU), Onondaga Community College, Le Moyne College, and the State University of New York College of Environmental Studies.

Hence, this is where the city’s obsession with sports comes into play.

Bleeding orange, SU is known for their impressive athletic teams. “The ‘Cuse” has multiple national championship titles

Where to Eat

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Quaker Steak and Lube is known for their wide variety of chicken wing flavors.

in Men’s Lacrosse and Men’s Basketball, garnering die hard fans and an electric atmosphere when the team is playing.

Alive with culture, Syracuse is known for their jazz festivals, local brews, and dining delicacies, as well as the New York State Fair that runs each fall. With nearly 1,000,000 fair attendees passing through the gates each year, the event brings in musicians along the likes of Rihanna and Bruno Mars as well as an impressive number of midway rides and vendors.

The New York State Fairgrounds is not only the home of the longest running state fair in the country (since 1848 to be exact), but is also the site of many prestigious horse shows on the East Coast such as the Syracuse International Horse Show, the Region 16 [Arabian] Championships, and the 2013 Interscholastic Equestrian Association Hunt Seat Nationals. The 375-acre facility has over 110 buildings, including permanent barns and a coliseum with a covered warm-up in addition to the numerous outdoor arenas.

Come for the horse shows, but plan to stay an extra day or two to experience Syracuse. Be sure to venture into the heart of the city to discover all that it has to offer.

Clinton Square is home to hundreds of events and an amazing fountain that stays lit every night.

Where to Stay

What to Do

Holiday Inn Express Located in close proximity to the major highways, commuting in and out of the city is a breeze. They also provide a complimentary breakfast to start your mornings out right. ihg.com

Destiny USA This huge tourist destination, comprising over 2.4 million square feet, includes fabulous luxury outlets, restaurants, and entertainment. destinyusa.com

Best Western-The Inn at the Fairgrounds Located across the road from the New York State Fairgrounds, it is the perfect location for horse show attendees. With a full business center and a fitness room, as well as a restaurant on site, you won’t miss out on any of the amenities. book.bestwestern.com Arbor House Inn and Suites A self-declared stress free zone, this inn offers the elegance of old fashioned living with modern amenities. Many of the guestrooms feature fireplaces and Jacuzzis. arborhouseinn.com

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Clarion Inn & Suites Fairgrounds Newly renovated, this full-service hotel is ready to welcome you (and your pets!) with a restaurant, lounge, and business center on site. Horse show attendees are especially appreciative of the on-site laundry service! clarionhotel.com

Clinton Square This historic venue is the home of hundreds of events held in downtown Syracuse, including Jazz in the Square, Bluesfest, and more! Each night, the fountain stays lit up‌except in the winter when it is used as a skating rink! clintonsquare.com Everson Museum of Art With a permanent collection that includes one of the most significant collections of American ceramics as well as the work of James Pollock, the museum also brings in impressive rotating collections that feature the work of primarily American artists. everson.org Onondaga Lake Park Located north of the city on Onondaga Lake, the park has miles of paved trails, great fishing on the shoreline, a dog park, a marina with a boat launch, and more! onondagacountyparks.com/ onondaga-lake-park

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Canine Couture

By Jennifer Roberts

If you live the equestrian lifestyle, it’s only fitting that your other four-legged friend reflect your passion. This month, we honed in on “pawsitively” perfect canine chic styles for the equine enthusiast.

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Three Tips for Hunter/ Jumpers

Basic Fundamentals

By Bridget Braden

Basic fundamentals for physical training are the same for all horseback riders. However, when it comes to different disciplines of riding, different demands are being put on the body.

Hunter/Jumpers must be explosive, yet stable, to pick themselves up out of the saddle and fly through the air on the horse. A main muscle group used in these movements is the lower core.

Once you have developed the body’s basic core strength, use these tips to bring you closer to your peak performance!

1: Develop Your Legs Doing leg exercises will not only help you become quicker and more elastic through the leg, but they will really help develop an efficient lower core support. As the horse goes over the jump, a rider must lift through their lower core and rise above the saddle. It is the talent and strength of the rider to lift and hold their center above the horse while he jumps the obstacle.

Bodyweight exercises are not enough; riders must challenge their muscle structure through strength training.

To become more dynamic through the lower core and legs, we recommend athletes do squats, lunges, and use leg press weights.

Also try doing more repetitions and less weight for a few sets. This can be very beneficial as it builds endurance in the muscles. Hunter/jumpers need this endurance as they ride a course.

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you can take advantage of like a BOSU, balance discs, or an Airex Pad.

3: The Better Developed the Arms, the Quicker the Lower Core Operates A hunter/jumper must support their upper torso and ribcage from falling onto the forehand of the horse.

This counterbalance within the upper body allows the lower core to do its job.

Strengthening the arms will allow the lower body to be more independent, giving it the ability to become quicker and more dynamic. Tricep extensions and bicep curls are great exercises to balance strength in the arm.

Visit bioriderfitness.com for more tips and training information. Become a Gold member and get access to work-

outs formulated specifically for hunter/ jumpers. Each workout focuses on one of the aspects of fitness: mobility, stability, strength, and balance.

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.

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Core balance is essential for a hunter/jumper rider and can be improved by the use of equipment such as balance discs.

The weighted lunge is an excellent exercise for helping a rider become more dynamic through the lower core and legs.

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Lainie Wimberly On Luck and Lava Cake

has since become one of the premier hunter trainers on the East Coast with a reputation for finding young horses and raising them to become champions as well as helping riders of all ages find success in the ring.

The Person Who Influenced Me the Most: Ronnie Mutch. I rode with Ronnie from age 11 to 18, and he was instrumental during my junior career.

Favorite Horse: Nobleman. Together we won The Legacy Cup, bringing home $48,000+, and The World Champion Hunter Rider Professional Challenge at The Capital Challenge Horse Show. We were also champions at WEF, Devon, the Hampton Classic, and Pennsylvania National. The experience was even more special because I found him in Europe and trained him, and he became a superstar.

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Lucky Charm: Mighty, my dog. He goes with me everywhere.

Most Memorable Moment: Winning the Legacy Challenge and the WCHR Pro Challenge six months apart.

Worst Fall: Knock on wood, I’ve

When I’m Not Riding I Like To: Go antiquing, drive my classic Thunderbird, go fly fishing, or shoot sporting clays— generally I can be found outdoors!

Best Piece of Riding Advice: Ride the rhythm.

Why I Ride: For the love of horses.

Riding is a stress release and also brings me great joy.

If I Knew Then What I Know Now: I’d try not to grow up so fast.

Favorite Quote or Phrase: Keep it simple.

been lucky enough not to have any major falls. When I was 11 years old at Fairfield, my horse Ramblin Man, aka Ramble, stopped and I flipped over him, but I was fine.

The Last Book I Read Was:

Guilty Pleasure: Chocolate lava cake.

baseball star.

The Book Thief by Markus Zusak. It made me cry!

If My Horse Were a Person He Would: Be a GQ model or a pro

Photo: Shawn McMillen Photography

Age: A lady never tells!

Farm Affiliation: Brigadoon Show Stables Background: Lainie Wimberly founded Brigadoon Show Stables in 1987 and

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the scoop John Parke and Remington share a moment.

Nate Kramer (in blue) next to Brad Bertele in the carriage with veterans and volunteers at a Blackhorse4Heroes training session.

Fundraising Hikers Stop at Equine Charities

American Endurance Ride Conference Names Icelandic Pony to Hall of Fame Remington, a 26-year-old Icelandic pony owned by John Parke, was honored by the American Endurance Ride Conference (AERC) for his consistency and true endurance. This year, AERC named Remington as their Hall of Fame Equine, and he is the first Icelandic

pony to receive that award. Remington has accumulated 11,300 career endurance miles so far, and he is a gold level horse in the AERC’s 100-mile program for having completed ten 100-mile rides.

The pair has completed endurance rides together for the last 20 years.

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New Offering The Centenary College administration is pleased to announce an addition to the College’s portfolio of degree offerings—a Bachelor of Science degree in Equine Science (Pre-Veterinary Track), which will start in the fall of 2015.

This new program is hosted by the collaborative efforts of the Equine Studies and Mathematics and Natural Sciences Departments at Centenary College.

Centenary College now offers a Pre-Veterinary Track.

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Lauren Davis and Nate Kramer, who are raising money for equine charities by hiking the Appalachian Trail, split up and visited two equine charities on their route; Green Chimneys based in Brewster, NY, and Blackhorse4Heroes based in Bethany, CT. Davis visited Green Chimneys, an innovator in animal-assisted therapy and nature-based education, therapy, and recreation.

Kramer stopped by Blackhorse4Heroes, where Founder Brad Bertele turned his passion for horseback riding and driving into a service to help disabled veterans re-open doors closed by emotional numbness and an inability to connect with friends and family after returning from service.

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[LEFT] Julia Latham on her Irish hog, Blue Ridge Bluebell. [RIGHT] Lilia Beal on Brook’s Kipling Baylou. [BELOW] Laine Metz and Hohnhorst Madeline.

New England Regional Connemara Show Highlights the Best of the Breed Submitted by Linda Haines; Photos by John Miller

The 48th Annual Connemara Breed Show in Tunbridge, VT, provided a venue for Connemaras to demonstrate their skills in dressage, jumping, pleasure, and trail. With a costume class and a hunter derby added in, the weekend provided great competition and lots of fun.

Connemaras are an Irish pony breed, originating in Ireland but with a growing population worldwide and certainly in the United States. They are known for being athletic, having trainable personalities, and being easy keepers. Jumping ability, soundness, and hardiness are also characteristics of the breed. Both purebreds and half-breds competed at the Connemara Show with riders of all ages.

Although a pony breed, they can range in size from 13.2 to 15 hands, and partbreds

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can be larger. The breed has been admired by adults who like the easy going nature and juniors who like their athleticism and scope.

Any event with as much history as the Connemara Show has traditions and expectations. There are established challenges going back decades and it is prestigious to get your pony’s name on one of the perpetual trophies. This year, the adults were generally outdone by the juniors. Laine Metz, 16, with her pony *Hohnhorst Madeline (Patty’s Benedict x Hauptstubuch Noerdlunds Madigan) managed a major hat trick by winning the ACPS Region I Junior Championship, the Sue Dexter Memorial Versatility Award, and the RHF O’Harazan Grand

Champion Connemara. She was chased closely by two other juniors, Julia Latham riding Blue Ridge Bluebell (Landgate Bluebeard x Blue Ridge Arabel) owned by Linda Haines, and Lilia Beal on Black Brook’s Kipling Baylou (*Hayselden Perseus x Bantry Bay’s Lulu) owned by Andrew Beal. Lilia also brought home the High Point Dressage Trophy. The half-bred with the most points was Irish Gate’s Ace in the Hole (JEF Sir Lancelot x Skeets Secret Dolr) owned and shown by Margret Sanford.

Amy Plavin and her Windy Hollow Modern Millie (Bantry Bay’s Kilcullen x Windy Hollow Lilia) repeated their success of 2008 by winning the High Point Trail Trophy for a second time.

The slogan “Connemaras Do It All” was clearly borne out by the talented Connemaras competing in the Region I Breed Show. To get information on the breed and other Connemara activities, visit acps.org.

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U.S. Sweeps Gold Medals At 2014 Saddle Seat World Cup On July 25, the 2014 Saddle Seat World Cup concluded with the United States repeating their 2012 performance, sweeping the top podium positions in the competition, and taking home gold medals in both the Three-Gaited and Five-Gaited sections.

Throughout the competition, held Tuesday, July 22 through Friday, July 25 as part of the Blue Ridge Classic Horse Show in Asheville, NC, riders performed rail and pattern work in front of the judging panel made up of David Brent (Canada), Michael Craghead (United States), and Hugo Visser (Republic of South Africa).

Three-Gaited riders rode on Tuesday and Thursday, with Five-Gaited sections competing on Wednesday and Friday. Â The U.S. Three and Five-Gaited sections were stellar with their rail work. That momentum carried over to their pattern work, which also

produced very good scores. Though the team was confident after strong performances all week, and hopes were high that both the U.S. Threeand Five-Gaited sections would bring home the gold, they had to wait until the official announcement on Friday afternoon.

The official results were announced at the closing ceremonies in the McGough Arena. Rail work scores for the second phases had not been posted, so there was plenty of anticipation as riders waited to be called to the ring.

The announcer started with the Three-Gaited section, naming the bronze, silver, and then gold. The team from Canada took the bronze medal, the Republic of South Africa took the silver, and as the coliseum erupted, the announcer called the U.S. Saddle Seat Three-Gaited riders to the podium to collect the gold medal.

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Under the direction of Nancy Becker and Gary Garone, the Three-Gaited section brought the numbers home to achieve this medal. The riders for this section were: Aleia Brown, 15, Dayton, OH; Quinn Mercier, 19, Auburn, NH; Macey Miles, 14, Rockport, IN; Kristen Smith, 20, Crestwood, KY (Captain); Nadine Van Zomeren, 18, Leighton, IA; and Brooke Boyer, 17, Johnston, IA. Next, the announcer called forward the winning teams for the Five-Gaited section. U.S. riders had a strong showing both days, but without having the rail scores for each day, the final outcome was uncertain until the announcement came. Once again, the U.S. Saddle Seat World Cup Team was awarded the gold medal, with the Republic of South Africa earning the silver, and Canada, the bronze. The riders for this section were: Maisie Benfield, 13, Louisville, KY; McGee Bosworth, 16, Greenville, SC (Captain); Emily Gutenkunst, 18, Pewaukee, WI; William Nalty, 15, Metairie, LA; Eleanor Rainbolt-Forbes, 15, Oklahoma City, OK; and Sydney Shaw, 16, Scottsdale, AZ.

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Wentworth Hunt Club Welcomes Formal Season Submitted by Dana Zulager; Photos by Sarah Isherwood

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Once again, we mark the opening of Formal Season with our meet at Yorkfield Farm in Kensington, NH, on Saturday, October 4, with the traditional Blessing of the Hounds. Last year, Reverend Shipley Allinson, from Unity on the River Church, officiated from horseback and then she and her mount, Liesel, joined the hunt field.

The ceremony traces its roots to St. Hubert, patron saint of hunters who was born into nobility in 7th Century French Aquitaine. This annual tradition is a rite observed by hunts all over the world and goes back many years. For the past decade, we have been blessed to have the sound of bagpipes send us off! Bagpiper Judy Carey is the wife of longtime hunter Ron Carey. For several years, hunters and guests were greeted by a French horn ensemble performing from Harlow’s Folly as riders tacked up and everyone gathered for the blessing.

We’ve had many unforgettable and exciting hunts from Yorkfield Farm, including: cantering uphill through lanes of Christmas trees at the picturesque Tonry Christmas Tree Farm on Exeter Road in Hampton Falls, NH, before stirrup cup; quietly walking under the tall pine forest through the Wakeda Campground; interesting jumps around the polo field which

is flanked by Harlow’s avant garde sculptures; a great jaunt around Parker’s large hay field; a loop into Silver Oak Equestrian Center, five-time host of the Fidelity Jumper Classic; a variety of natural jumps (logs and stone) on the woodland trails; mounting a spectacular hill on North Road and magnificent walk along the country roads back toward Drinkwater Road; and watching first field follow the track around the polo field while the hounds cause a flock of geese to take off en masse as first field prepares to jump in and out of the paddocks.

Former foxhunters themselves, Barbara Carpenter and her late husband, Harlow, have been good friends to the Wentworth Hunt, and the Yorkfield fixture is one of our favorite and bestpaneled fixtures. The Carpenter family has extended their hospitality by offering the hunt the opportunity to ride across a gorgeous piece of southeastern New Hampshire. Open space is indeed less common in our area, and thanks to the conservation of Yorkfield Farm and Tonry’s Tree Farm, this land will be preserved and remain undeveloped for future generations to enjoy.

The Blessing ushers in our formal season, with its more formal and traditional attire, plus longer and faster hunts

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[ABOVE] Ann Pembroke leads the field through the lanes of Christmas trees at the Tonry Tree Farm, where the hounds and riders will have the Stirrup Cup. [LEFT] Kami Wolk, MFH and huntsman, pauses with the hounds at a check.

as hound, horse, and rider are now fit and prepared for the season’s hunt. Please come out to join us, whether hunting or chasing the hunt on foot or by car.

On Wednesday, October 8, we hunt from our kennels at the beautiful Tuckaway Farm. A pond, polo field, and stream crossings are all part of the hunting landscape. This organic farm sells fresh produce in-season. Saturday, October 11, is the always fun and exciting hunt at Rest and Be Thankful Farm in Lyman, ME, at a wonderful territory, with many open working fields—cow pastures, hayfields, newly seeded oat, potato fields—all with beautiful views, great jumps, and interesting hunt obstacles, including banks, ditches, and water. Also in October, we will hunt at Green Acres Stables, Prodigue Farm, Red Horse Hill Farm, Fine Nest Farm, and again at Yorkfield. See our fixture card at wentworthhunt.org for more details and information on riding with us.

Sunday, October 12, is our final Hunter Pace of the season. Come out and ride with us—there are Hilltop and Field divisions, awarding ribbons for the top six teams in each—or you can ride the beautiful course as a non-competitive trail ride and just enjoy a relaxing ride and the countryside with friends. The hunter pace series helps to raise funds to support the year-long costs associated with maintaining and training our pack of hounds,

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Myopia Hunt Club Reports on Fall Happenings Submitted by David J Rousseau, DVM

The fall hunt season is in full swing at the Myopia Hunt Club. Horses are legged up, hounds are fit, the weather is cool, and the fixture card is set. We meet on Tuesday mornings, and Thursday and Saturday afternoons. If you are ready to enjoy your horse and the beautiful North Shore countryside, come on and join us.

The Myopia Hunter Trials take place on October 5 at the property of Mrs. Judy Little on Topsfield Road in Ipswich, MA. Very much in the spirit of her late husband Donald Little, MFH and her daughter Andrea Little Eaton, who were both accomplished and avid horsemen and foxhunters, Mrs. Little continues to generously open her land to the Myopia Hunt. While negotiating through the beautiful meadows and forests along the Ipswich River, you will encounter a variety of walls, fences, logs, and coops commonly found on a fox hunt. The Myopia Hunter Trials will challenge all levels of riders—horses and ponies are judged at each fence for

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but also is a wonderful first introduction to foxhunting, albeit without the hounds and the larger fields of riders.

Sunday, October 26, the Wentworth Hunt is co-hosting the New England Hunter Trials, to be held by the gracious invitation of the Norfolk Hunt at their lovely and historic steeplechase course in Medfield, MA. It is a great day of friendly competition and fun. Riders compete in Qualified divisions on horses they regularly hunt, or in Open divisions on non-hunt horses, and trophies and ribbons are awarded afterward. This New England tradition dates back to 1932, with the first Heard Cup awarded to Mrs. F. Ayer’s Riversand (Mr. F. Ayer). The Heard Cup was originally presented

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their way of going to determine the best cross-country hunter. The course is open for walking the afternoon prior to the event. There are divisions for all levels of competition, and an awards ceremony follows the Hunter Trials at the Myopia Hunt Club’s Pony Barn.

Come out and join us for an exciting and fun day in our hunt territory.

The traditional Myopia Hunt Club Landowners’ Picnic and the Blessing of the Hounds takes place on Columbus Day, October 13, at the Sears property on Gardener Street in Hamilton, MA. On this day each year, the hunt gathers to show appreciation for the landowners.

We understand that only through their kindness and generosity do we have the privilege to enjoy our sport. Under

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The New England Hunter Trials are the Championship Trials for the New England Hunts, and include divisions for all who would like the opportunity to gallop across country and negotiate hunt field obstacles. The courses are inviting and consist of fences and obstacles typically found in New England hunt country. The goal of the trials is to demonstrate your horse’s suitability for the hunt field. Horses are judged at each obstacle based on their form and style of jumping, their manners and way of going, and their obedience and efficient execution of the tests in a timely manner. Obstacles include 15-20 cross-country fences, “gone away,” “hold hard,” lead-over, and gate opening, depending on which class entered—things you might typically encounter in a real hunt situation.

Contact secretary@wentworthhunt.org if you are interested in competing or in volunteering to help with this great event.

a big colorful tent, members provide a wonderful spread of food and beverages for all to enjoy. Riders, landowners, and hunt enthusiasts, along with the occasional foxhound, mingle and share foxhunting stories and a pleasant luncheon. As riders and hounds gather to set off on an afternoon of foxhunting, the hounds are given a formal blessing, and off we go through some of our most beautiful hunt country. For more information and to see what else is happening with the Myopia Hunt, visit myopiahunt.org.

Halloween is not an event to be overlooked by our youngest riders. October 31 is the Junior Halloween Hunt. In costumes and mounted, the junior riders gather for a fun, casual meet at the home of Lisa Eaton followed by a stirrup cup including apple bobbing.

Hunt Field Protocols There are so many things happening in the hunt field—horses, hounds, horns, jumping, galloping, checking—all in a wonderful controlled chaos. When it is new, it can be overwhelming as you try to absorb it all. For an overview of hunt protocols visit the Foxhunting 101 tab on our website. The Masters of Foxhounds Association, or MFHA, has an excellent book, Introduction to Foxhunting, by Lt. Col. Dennis J. Foster. It is an excellent resource, and highly recommended.

The rules and protocols have developed over time with safety, good sportsmanship, and the landowners in mind.

Here’s one helpful fact: “If you are invited to a breakfast or the after hunt activity in someone’s home, take off your spurs before you enter their home. If it has been muddy, remove your boots or clean them thoroughly before entering.”

Happy hunting.

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Norfolk Hunt Club Provides Tips on Preparing for Hunt Season Submitted by D.A. Hayden; Photos by Kathie Davenport

Saturday, October 4, marks the Opening Meet for the Norfolk Hunt Club’s formal foxhunting season. Riders participating in the fixture have spent time and effort getting ready for the occasion. Horses must be immaculately turned out—braiding of manes is a longstanding tradition of this hunt—and riders will transition from informal to formal attire for the opening meet and remainder of the season. Tweeds are packed away and classic black hunt coats with white stock ties are the order of the day.

The work involved in this traditional event actually started months ago.

The key to a safe and successful hunt season is a well-conditioned, fit horse; tack should also be in good, safe riding condition. To that end, Norfolk’s Masters of Foxhounds—Ruth Lawler, MFH, Tom Lewis, MFH and Owen Hughes, MFH—asked Norfolk’s Huntsman, Heather Player, to share with the membership her plan for getting a field hunter fit and ready for hunt season.

Following is an excerpt from Heather on the subject.

Heather’s Fitness Schedule

According to Heather, “This is the schedule I’ve worked out over the years; obviously every horse is different, so I may make a few changes as I go. n Week one: 20/30 minute walk (week = six days and one day off). n Week two: 20 minute walk, 10 minutes of trotting. n Week three: 30 minute walk, 20 minutes of trotting. n Week four: 30 minute walk, 20/30 minutes of trotting. I’ll start to do a bit more hill work when trotting. n Week five: Same as week four but more hill work and a bit of cantering; usually a 10/15-minute walk back to the barn. n Week six: Same as week five but adding in a couple of jumps. n Week seven: Same as week six, but with a longer canter set and maybe a good blast up a hill or two. n Week eight: Everyone should be where I want them at this point so I can jump a few more fences if they need a tune up.

I have the benefit of the walking machine so that will help me in moving them along in the early stages. I prefer Thoroughbreds—they tend to get fit pretty quickly—but I’m always mindful of how their legs are holding up. That’s why I think it’s so important to do a lot of walking to build them up. I try and keep them turned out as much as possible (if the bugs and heat allow) so they can be moving while they graze. I tend not to wrap unless it’s necessary and having them out helps a lot with reducing any stocking up.

During the Hunt Season we all get Sundays off! For the rest of the week, this is what we do. n Monday: I put them on the walking machine for 20 minutes (a good substitute for the walker would be a light hack or long walk) then go jog them for about 15/20 and maybe a good, long canter around a field or two if they need it. n Tuesday: Before hunting, they may walk on the machine for 15/20 minutes while I sort out hounds (Riders can arrive at the fixture with enough time to walk and trot so horses’ muscles warm up). n Wednesday: A long walk, 30/40 minutes for those that hunted the day before. n Thursday: Everyone on the machine for 30 minutes (substitute a long walk or light hack), then I would jog out who isn’t going on hound schooling. n Friday: Same as Mondays. n Saturday: Same as Tuesday (time permitting).

At the end of the season I think it’s a good idea to keep them walking for about a week before letting them completely down. Then they have the winter completely off. For the past seven years I’ve sent mine down to Virginia to be turned out. They get a chance to be horses and have their down time. I’m still up in the air about whether I’ll do it this year, but I’ve had good success with sending them south.

They come off the trailer in the spring relaxed and they know it’s time to get back to work. I spend a couple of days cleaning them up and then start all over again.”

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Safe Tack is Critical to Success As anyone who has experienced the terror, embarrassment, and danger of having tack break in the hunt field knows, tack must be in excellent condition for foxhunting, and checked regularly throughout the season.

Norfolk member and trainer Sarah Morton advises to carefully look at the stitching on every piece of tack a rider will use when foxhunting—bridles, breast plates, girths, stirrup leathers, reins, saddles and more—and allow enough time to get anything even remotely questionable fixed in time for the season.

“If a stitch feels loose, be sure to get it restitched. If a stirrup leather is worn, particularly in the high stress area where the stirrup sits, be sure to replace it. And be careful about certain oils used for conditioning, as they can weaken or even eat through stitching.”

The repetitive stress on tack from hunting every week can occur any time during the season, so Sarah advises being especially diligent about tack safety. “When you are out in the country and a piece of tack breaks, it is a long way back to the barn.” She recommends examining tack carefully each time it is cleaned after a hunt, and having plenty of spare parts to avoid last minute rushing about.

Norfolk and New England Hunter Trials The Norfolk Hunter Trials are scheduled for Sunday, October 19, at the Norfolk Hunt Kennels in Dover, MA. The event is a favorite of the equestrian community as it offers an opportunity for foxhunters and other riders to navigate a course filled with obstacles encountered in hunt country. Further information on the Norfolk Hunter Trials may be found at norfolkhunt.com.

To volunteer, contact Norfolk member and Hunter Trials chair Dominic Cammarata at dominic.cammarata@ genzyme.com.

The following Sunday, October 26, The Wentworth Hunt will host the New England Hunter Trials at the Norfolk Hunt Steeplechase Course in Medfield, MA. For information on the New England Hunter Trials, visit wentworthhunt.org or contact Marilyn Mariano at secretary@wentworthhunt.org or 603-505-2457.

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Inaugural Standarbred Pleasure Organization Show a Hit Submitted by Sylvia Corbett

Many shows are now in the past since the Downeast Horse Congress.

I wish I could have seen them all, but unfortunately, time does not allow.

However, to the Maine Horseman’s Association (MHA) members that are attending some of these other shows, I gratefully accept your news. The first Standardbred Pleasure Horse Organization (SPHO) show in July was a hit. SPHO members, even those that don’t ordinarily show, were there to assist in any way they could. The Hollis Benefit show was the next day. Both shows enjoyed great weather and it was good to see how many exhibitors attended both shows back to back.

Mary Fields was the star of the Hollis show—she put on an excellent food booth herself when the hired food truck canceled out at the very last minute.

There was a long list of classes to

accommodate just about everyone and a few were added for some who didn’t have a class to go in. It was good to see the Standardbreds going in so many open classes. Many of our shows are now including the ASB Three Gaited Show Pleasure and Park classes. They are not well filled yet, but it’s a good start and we hope there will be more of these exciting classes in the future.

The American Saddlebred Association of Maine Summer Spectacular show was tremendously fun. Many out of state barns attended and several Maine training barns joined them. Friday evening began with a wonderful and striking presentation of the colors by Jon Douglas and his beautiful black Saddlebred of Wildwood Farm. Later that evening, the members put on a pie contest and games, and there was a fantastic home

cooked spread. The equitation class was the biggest we’ve seen in a while and the ASB Park class was the biggest in Maine for years. If you missed the show this year, you better not next year—it was loads of fun!

The Friesian Events Association Benefit Show was next. This show was to benefit Robin Cuffey, who was injured in an accident. The morning had good weather, and some exhibitors came all the way from Bangor. Jo Hight stepped in to judge when the recorded judge got sick. In the afternoon, monsoons and lightning storms hit, making the ring a lake and the driveways a river. This doesn’t happen often, but when it does, it’s too bad we don’t develop a severe weather date.

October holds the MeAQHA Fall Fuzzy Horse Show. This show starts the 2015 season. Then, make sure not to miss the long awaited MHA Awards Banquet and annual meeting. This is a general meeting and is open to all MHA members. Come early to the meeting and enjoy the silent auction and social hour.

See you at the rest of the shows.

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Dressage Training Level: Julia Marrinan from Seneca Valley Pony Club (SVPC) rode Gebs on a three-man scramble team with Northern Lakes & North West regions and was first overall and ninth in Horse Management (HM).

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Eventing Novice Level: Jess Quimby on Fernhill Fullmoon and Kate Quimby as stable manager from Glastonbury were on a scramble team with the New Jersey region and came in 16th overall and 12th in HM out of 22 teams.

Beginner Novice Level: Jen Dill on Toaster from the Connecticut Valley Pony Club (CVPC) and Lizzie Chamberlain on Grit Victory from Millbrook were on a scramble with North Central Prairie and Southern New

England and came in sixth overall and fourth in HM out of 23 teams.

Games: Senior Level: Wild Things (SVPC/ CVPC): Corrina McKelvey on Teddy, Carlie Poworoznek on Rosie, Sam Rogers on Sundae, Jim Iarusso on Fanny, and Nicole Santoro on Hank came in first overall and first in HM out of six teams with 16 exceeds standards.

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The 2014 Pony Club Championships, held July 14-18 in Lexington, KY, went very well for the New York and Upper Connecticut (NYUC) Pony Club.

Congratulations to everyone and special thanks to all the coaches, chaperones, volunteers, parents, and supporters that made this experience available to our members.

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West Greenwich Horseman’s Association Reports on a Successful Summer Submitted by Tammy Lamphere

Hello readers. It’s been a busy summer and the weather has been perfect! There are still some rides left on the list of events, so plan to ride into November.

I would like to add a little story from one of our WGHA members, Melissa Winsor: Grace is a very quiet, reliable trail horse. She has done everything I have asked of her over the four years that I have owned her. As a new adventure this summer, I decided to see if I could train her to pull a cart. As a test to see if she was up for driving, I used a longeing surcingle and long lines to ground drive her. She took to it like a duck to water! I decided that this was a skill we had to perfect, so I found a used Easy Entry Cart and ordered her a harness. While waiting for the harness to arrive, I ground drove her every day on trips around my neighborhood and also along the trails. Within two weeks of starting ground driving, I had Grace hitched to the cart. A little over a month after beginning this whole

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No Brakes No Problem (Running Fox Pony Club (RFPC)/Central New England/Metro): Ryan Winkler on Honey and Quinn Winkler on Malibu came in second overall and fourth in HM out of six teams.

Both teams with NYUC riders have qualified for an invitation to the President’s Cup in the fall!

Quiz: Sr. C level: Emily Shepard of Mystic and Erica Doyle and Cat Reuss of Millbrook were first out of nine teams with a dominant classroom barn score and a total of 689 points.

Sr. D level: Gloria Norris and Nina Matt of Mystic, teamed with Gabby Montanino and Sadie Pettyjohn of Millbrook and came in 11th out of 27 teams and were

Hill Toppers 1. Pamela Desimone, Peter Kurowski 2. Loree Osowski 3. Melina Witham, Robert Baxter 4. Michelle Moynihan, Sheri Bankert 5. Christine Harkins, Laurie Grann 6. Carolyn Beeknan, Cindy Kolesinskas

The winners at Hunter Pace #2 in Esocheag, RI.

journey, I took Grace to her first off the farm foray. I went to a WGHA ride at Goddard Park, and we had a great time. Driving the trails is addictive, and I cannot wait for the next opportunity to get out in the woods. Grace was fantastic, even with the hustle and bustle of Goddard Park. I am so lucky to have this great mare in my life—I could not ask for a better partner!

On August 3, WGHA held its annual Poker Ride. Big money on this one, folks! Twenty-nine riders raced for the best hand at Goddard Park.

Trailblazer 1. Denise Anthony, Marcia Stewart 2. Darlene Evans 3. Janice Gregory, Michelle Morris 4. Melissa Winsor 5. Stacy Stevens 6. Jane Samuels Juniors 1. Caroline Marchaud 2. Cameron Johnson 3. Riane Anderson 4. Mackenzie Coffey, Alexandra Coffey 5. Alex Sawyer, Vicki Sawyer

HUNTER PACE #2: July 20 Hunter Division 1. Loni Decelles 2. Manny Sousa 3. Deb Northup, Karen Unworth 4. Ray Austin 5. Linda Krul, Ce-

leste Santos-Rivera 6. Heidi Smith, Marie LaPoint Hilltoppers 1. Melissa Lavory, Angela Kazanorcz 2. Carolyn Beekman, Cindy Kolesinskas 3. Michelle Moynihan, Sheri Bankert 4. Milinda Witham, Robert Baxter, Sheila Ryan 5. Peter Kuronski, Christine Lawyer 6. Laurie Grann, Christine Harluna Trailblazers 1. Melissa Winsor 2. Rob Sawyer 3. Denise Anthony, Marica Stewart 4. Jordon Mereiros, Danielle Etter 5. Pamela Desimone

Juniors 1. Alex Sawyer 2. Riane Anderson, Madelyn O’Hearn 3. Caroline Marchand 4. Mackenie and Alexandria Coffey

Poker Ride 1st Place: Ray Austin $125 2nd Place: Celeste Santos-Rivera $75 3rd Place: Glenn Freyer $50 4th Place: Cynthia Swick $25 Worst Hand: Melissa Landry $25

The Junior D Quiz Team earned third place. l-r: Emily Herbert, Caitlyn Cuddy, Cailey Fay, and Maya Norris. »

out of the ribbons by only 0.1 points.

Jr. D level: Caitlyn Cuddy and Emily Herbert of Ridge Riders Pony Club, Cailey Fay of CVPC, and Maya Norris of Mystic finished third. The B team scramble with Eastern Pennsylvania of Jenna Cox from Granby, Caroline D’Agostino from Millbrook, and Ava Marelli from Mystic came in 17th out of 34 teams.

Show Jumping: Intro B Division: Teagan Lapuk from Granby rode Blue and Grace Vaculik from RFPC rode Fenway, with Anna Vaculik as stable manager, to fifth in HM and fifth overall.

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Show Results Hunter Pace #1: June 1, 2014 Hunter Division 1. Jeff Gardener 2. Linda Krul, Celeste Santos-Rivera 3. Katherine Gardener and Karalyn Lonngren 4. Becky Griffin 5. Loretta Vincz 6. Heidi Smith, Marie LaPoint

Although Michaela Fehn is a Metro member, she’s ridden with us in many rallies and her dad has helped out with both games equipment and Kent scoring, so I’d like to mention her special recognition as the recipient of the Frances E Pitt Memorial Trophy. It is given to the Games player who demonstrates excellent horsemanship, sportsmanship, and leadership during the competition.

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Hunter/Jumper news [FAR LEFT] Alissa Kinsey and Grisset won the $15,000 Child/Adult Jumper Classic at the Vermont Summer Festival.

[TOP] Andrew Ross won the Asbury Hunter Derby on Angelique.

[MIDDLE] Devon MacLeod and Notorious.

[BOTTOM] Abbigale Gerrish and Vincetore’s Legacy.

Kinsey, who keeps the 17-year-old Hanoverian mare in her backyard. “We are a team, one hundred percent. No one else handles her except for me. She tries for me because I am the one that takes care of her.”

Photos: (LEFT) David Mullinix Photography; (top) paws and rewind llc; (middle) Bryan Photography; (bottom) ESI Photography

JOB WELL DONE At The Ridge at Riverview Summer Spectacular in Asbury, NJ, Andrew Ross won the Asbury Hunter Derby on his own horse, Angelique.

Congratulations!

WINNING WAYS Holly Hill Farm and Holly Hill West had a great summer.

Parents, trainers, horses, grooms, and students had a great time at HITS, Saratoga, Lake Placid, and Vermont Summer Festival. Some highlights include many champion, reserve champion, and classic wins from: Jennifer Combs, Meredith Combs, Raleigh Hiler, Kate Anderson, Michelle Stacy, Brynne O’Toole, Daniella McCormick, Savannah Sugar, Syona Shah, Kim Miller, Sophie Gremley, Claire Tomlinson, Charlotte Nielsen, Jeanne Cash, Emma Dwinells, Jessica Hameline, Rebecca Morgan, Julia and Nora Gildea, Abby Carlson, Hadley Earl, Gabby Rapchuck, and Sarena Shah; winners in the equitation,

Ariat Adult Medal, and THIS Medal qualifiers were: Natalie Benson, Daniella McCormick, Olivia Hazlewood, Julia Gildea, Meredith Combs, Raleigh Hiler, Abby Carlson, Syona Shah, Laine Rooney, and Katie Horblit. Also, congratulations to our winning Pre-Green Hunters with professional riders Caitlin Venezia and Erin Hasting aboard horses Waterfall, Royce, Tristram 7, and Boss Man. Welcome to Holly Hill’s adult team, Marilyn Cocotas and Pat Fortune, and to the junior team, Rebecca Morgan and Mary Kate Egan. In other news, congratulations to Danielle Stacy for entering her senior year at Cornell Veterinary School and to Karla Galasso for her 30 year anniversary at Holly Hill Farm. Congratulations also

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go out to Charlie Venezia and Julie Fromhold on their recent wedding in September.

ON A ROLL Alissa Kinsey of Danville, NH, and Grisset saved the best for last to win the $15,000 Child/Adult Jumper Classic on the final day of the Vermont Summer Festival.

Like hand in glove, Kinsey and her mare were in perfect sync as they negotiated the jump-off course in a time of 38.98 seconds to take the win.

Kinsey and Grisset came into the classic as the hot favorites, having won the event the past four out of five years. Kinsey attributes that to the pair’s strong partnership.

“I think that’s the whole reason it ends up this way,” said

TURNING HEADS Turning Point Show Stables’ trainers Sheryl MacLeod and Megan Martin want to congratulate all of their riders on a wonderful summer show season and wish them good luck in the upcoming fall finals!

Devon MacLeod and Abbigale Gerrish have qualified for the USEF National Medal Finals and ASPCA Maclay Regionals. Devon, Abbigale, Aine Cronin, Tina Rocco, and Lillian Manion have qualified for NEHC Finals and MHC Finals.

Vashti Brotherhood has also qualified for MHC Finals.

Also, congratulations to Dawn Morrin, Mia Bonacorsi, Anna Leighton, Madison Vance, Olivia Montegunas, Kassidy Hyde, Kaylee Vance, and Sue Bennet on a great summer and some wonderful ribbons. Way to go!

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[LEFT] Kevin Babington and Mark Q won the $100,000 Strongid C 2X Grand Prix. [RIGHT] Callan Solem rode VDL Wizard to a second place finish.

Win $100,000 Strongid C 2X Grand Prix Kevin Babington and Shorapur were on the brink of their second grand prix win in a row at HITS Saugerties on August 4 as they approached the fifth fence of the jump-off. They were on track to best 15 contenders when Babington’s martingale got caught on his rein.

“Once I got my tack sorted out we had already added three strides,” said Babington. “I knew her [Shorapur’s] time was faster until that point.”

Redemption came six trips later for Babington of Gwynedd Valley, PA, as the dependable Mark Q carried him to the top. The pair won the $100,000 Strongid C 2X Grand Prix presented by Zoetis, taking home a $30,000 check.

Mark Q, a 12-year-old Irish Sport

Horse gelding, has been Babington’s ride for three years, but the best may still be yet to come. “He’s an extremely sensitive horse and has always been tricky to ride,” said Babington. “But recently he’s come into his own and mellowed out. He knows his job now.”

Aki Ylänne of Finland set Sunday’s course with 16 jumping efforts, including a triple, double, water obstacle, and sizeable stand-alone fences. “His approach requires a different strategy from the rider,” noted Babington. “We get used to technicalrelated distances, but he uses so much of the ring [that] it was nice to ride off your eye and rely on feeling.”

Laura Chapot of Neshanic Station, NJ,

Kevin Babington and Shorapur Triumphant As the 2014 Silver Oak Jumper Tournament drew to a close on the final Sunday, Irish rider Kevin Babington celebrated one of the most special days in what has been a long and highly decorated career.

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wonderful video. Put together by show chairman Jeff Papows and his staff, there wasn’t a dry eye in the house as the career of the legendary horse played out on the video board for all to see.

The day only looked up, as Babington and Shorapur raced to an electrifying win in the $75,000 Agero Grand Prix.

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mony, it was announced that Babington had won the inaugural Carling King Trophy as Silver Oak’s Leading Jumper Rider for 2014.

“The Carling King trophy means so much to me,” Babington said. “It brought tears to my eyes. I always knew how great of a horse he was, but just to see a flashback of what he actually was and what he had done, was incredible.”

The festivities were clouded somewhat when the news came down from the warm-up ring that Margie Engle, competing at Silver Oak for the first time, had suffered a broken collarbone in a fall. This was a particularly tough blow for Engle, who had just been named

Photos: (top) ESI Photography

Mark Q and Kevin Babington

jumped clear in the first go of the class aboard Mary Chapot’s ISHD Dual Star and set an immediate Great American Time to Beat in the jump-off. Their time of 45.28 seconds stood for nine rounds until Babington and Mark Q returned to rival.

“I saw the trip before me—fast with a couple down—and knew if I stayed on that track I would have a chance,” he said. In it to win it, Babington’s plan proved perfect as he stopped the clock at 44.84 seconds.

Four more would challenge Babington, but none could crack Ylänne’s course quick enough to take the lead. Callan Solem of Glenmoore, PA, was close though, piloting VDL Wizard to a time of 45.06 seconds for Horseshoe Trail Farm, LLC. Solem settled for second, while Chapot landed third.

Babington and Shorapur ended fourth on 46.07 seconds, adding another ribbon to their Week VI collection. Christine McCrea of East Windsor, CT, rounded out the top five in the irons of Candy Tribble’s Wannick WH in 49.92 seconds.

USEF Pony Finals Showcase the Nation’s Top Talent The nation’s best ponies gathered at the 2014 United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) Pony Finals, held August 5-10 at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, KY. Cuteness overload aside, there was stiff competition as young riders vied for top prizes.

Small Green and Regular Pony This year’s victory with Smitten in the Small Green Pony Hunters came at a perfect time for Sophia Calamari—she is aging out of the Small division.

“I just hope he goes to a very nice person,” Calamari said with a small smile, running a hand over Smitten’s nose as he stood waiting for her to finish the interview.

“We’ll miss you terribly!” Calamari’s mother Laurie Scott said to the pony, scratching his neck. The pair also earned the Grand Green Pony Hunter Championship.

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the United States traveling alternate for the 2014 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games with her mount, Royce.

The 11-horse jump-off looked like it might be over right from the start as defending champion Paul O’Shea returned first with Calista and laid down a blazingly fast opening run. The pair flew around the shortened course, finishing in 40.838 seconds.

O’Shea then appeared to put a lock on photos: (top) Ann Glavan; (bottom) Anne Gittins Photography

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their over fences scores would hold up to be the highest of the day, taking home the blue ribbon and clinching the title of Small Pony Hunter champions. They also won the Grand Regular Pony Hunter Championship.

“It really hasn’t sunk in for her yet,” said Natalie’s mother and lifelong trainer, Lynn Jayne. “I can’t even put it into words; it’s so exciting. I’m very proud of her. I think she rode great and handled it great.”

Medium Green and Regular Pony Madeline Schaefer and her own Leon took their turn in the winners’ circle where they

a Silver Oak title for the second year in a row when he went clean again, this time with Primo de Revel. O’Shea beat his own time by 5/10ths of a second and moved to the top of the charts in 40.329 seconds.

It was Kevin Babington and Shorapur, however, who put the class out of reach.

Babington broke the beams in a winning time of 38.627 seconds, almost two seconds faster than O’Shea.

Babington paid tribute to Shorapur saying, “I’ve always said that she is the next one [Carling King]. Before she came along, I was kind of half thinking about

were presented with the Medium Green Pony Hunter championship.

“We’ve only been showing him since the beginning of April, and he’s never offered to ever misbehave,” Madeline’s sister Samantha said. “He’s very straightforward, so we kind of knew what we had going into it. [Madeline] did a great job with him.”

Taylor St. Jacques clinched the tricolor in the Medium Pony Hunters aboard Finders-Keepers, a 10-year-old

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Mario Deslauriers had the next chance on his big chestnut, Scout de la Cense. The pair came home just short of Babington’s time in 39.865 seconds, and took home second place honors. O’Shea and Primo de Revel rounded out the top three.

“I couldn’t be happier,” said Papows.

“We had a great week at a great facility and ended it all with an amazing jump-off.

It doesn’t get much better than that.”

[LEFT] Kevin Babington rode Shorapur to win the $75,000 Agero Grand Prix. [RIGHT] Mario Deslauriers and Scout de la Cense picked up second place.

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continued from page 95 Welsh Pony gelding owned by R.H.F. Enterprises, Inc. “I’m so, so excited. Last year, I was reserve. I wanted to try to beat it again,” St Jacques, age 15, said. “I just wanted to do well this year, especially on this one, because it’s my last year in the mediums.

I’m very thrilled to be champion.”

Large Green and Regular Pony

Pony Jumpers One of the teams competing in the Pony Jumpers Team Competition was not like the others. Riders Elizabeth Simonian, Genevieve Munson, Magdalene Mann, and Julianna Empie did not represent a zone in the team competition: they are all members of the U.S. Pony Club, and their 29 fault total in the Nations Cup format pony jumper class took team gold.

“We ride the Pony Club way,” Munson said. “Pony Club is more about the horse management then the riding. In Pony Club, three-fourths of what they teach is

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[ABOVE] Taylor St. Jacques won the coveted USEF Pony Medal Final.

[RIGHT] Smitten won both the Small Green Pony Hunter Championship and the Grand Green Pony Hunter Championship with Sophia Calamari in the irons.

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The riding they teach [is] so it is safe for the horse and the rider and so they can accomplish things later.”

Genevieve Munson piloted Bluebelle to help the U.S. Pony Club capture team gold, and she put in another clear and fast effort to take individual gold as well. At age 10, it makes her the youngest rider ever to do so.

“I’m just really, really happy, but I really want to congratulate Bluebelle. She’s the one that jumped over the fences; it wasn’t me,” the young rider said.

Pony Medal Taylor St. Jacques remained untouched in first place through to the end of three total rounds, clinching the 2014 USEF Pony Medal Final victory.

“I’m really excited,” said a smiling St. Jacques following her win. “This is my second year at Medal Finals, and I wasn’t expecting it to go as well as it did today.”

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 New Chance Farm, 18 Mason St., Rehoboth, MA, Kristen Newton Chance, 860-918-0269

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The Large Green Pony Hunter champion was awarded to For the Best and Kirklen Petersen.

“He’s one of my favorite ponies,” Petersen said. “He’s definitely my kind of ride. He really wants you to just leave him alone, pick up a canter and just let him do what he does best. He’s an amazing jumper, and he has a huge stride.”

Taking home the tri-color in the Large Pony Hunter division was Hudson, ridden to victory by Devin Seek. Seek enjoyed the new experiences afforded to riders at Pony Finals.

“You get the opportunity to do something different. It’s one time in the big ring,” Seek said, referring to the Walnut ring at the Kentucky Horse Park where all of the Pony Finals hunter classes are run.

“You don’t get that at every horse show.”

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By kathryn selinga

Eventing news Puccilli and her Gentleman’s Honor earning high 70s at the Introductory Level in dressage as well as high 60s in Training Level in their first few outings together.

Danielle Puccilli and For Glory and Honor placed fifth at their first outing this year at Groton House Farm’s Summer Classic; Sarah Suidit and Sea Star Stable’s Jazzie won the Elementary twophase at Cutter Farm; and Katie Doucet and her Miss Behaving earned fourth place at Elementary at the Groton House Summer Classic and fourth in her first BN at the GMHA schooling trials.

Kara’s youngster, When Star’s Align—the full brother to Better Believe It—has been winning at Training Level dressage at schooling shows, and her Thoroughbred, Sea Me Smile, a former race horse, event horse, and jumper is working his way to Third Level. Way to go team!

Congratulations to Full Moon Farm’s Grace Fulton and Sharon White’s Wild Orange on their fifth place individual finish at the North American Junior & Young Rider Championships in Lexington, KY…and to Area II on their Team Gold!

Superstars

Photo: (bottom) Jenni Autry

Sea Star Stable in Brentwood, NH, would like to congratulate their dressage and eventing team on a terrific season so far!

Sarah Falk and Ready or Not were first in Beginner Novice (BN) at the University of New Hampshire (UNH) then second at both Green Mountain Horse Association (GMHA) and Groton House Farm at Novice. Brianna Janson and Manta Ray, owned

by Sea Star Stable, also won at BN at UNH and were sixth at Groton House at Novice. Sea Star Stable’s owner and head trainer Kara Riley-King and her six-year-old Clydesdale/ Thoroughbred cross, Better Believe It, were second in Open Training at UNH and won the Training/Novice division at Groton House!

Kara’s other students have also been very successful at schooling events and dressage shows, including Patti

Full Moon Farm (FMF) of Finksburg, MD, would like

New Faces KJW Equestrian recently welcomed the three-year-old off-the-track Thoroughbred, Rigotamus, to Little River Stables in Brentwood, NH, from Kentucky.

More Horse Power We hear the inaugural Horse Power Horse Trials at Wild Aire Farm in Southbridge, MA, on August 17 was an absolute blast! There were 18 riders who enjoyed the new cross-country course, as well as the dressage and stadium portions. Firsttime competitors at Wild Aire said they’d be back for the next horse trials, held September 21. The weather was just right and the new parking area that was arranged so the fields could be free worked out well.

For those planning to attend the October event, the date has been changed from the 12th of the month to the fifth.

UK UPDATE Tiana Coudray reports the following: “I have recently moved to a yard in Hungerford, England, where I am trying to expand my business and take the next steps in my life.

Tiana Coudray and Finn at Badminton.

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to thank everyone who has come out and supported the summer events: the FMF 1/4-Star Three Day Event, the Farm Family Insurance Schooling Show Series, the Pipe Openers, the annual Aloha Starter Horse Trials, and everyone who rode in the Buck Davidson Clinic! Coming up next on the calendar is FMF’s recognized horse trials on November 16.

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[TOP] Laine Ashker won the Advanced division aboard Anthony Patch.

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Submitted by Mariann Caprino; photos by Brant Gamma

The 14th annual Millbrook Horse Trials in Millbrook, NY, were held July 31 to August 3, and hosted top competition in levels from Beginner Novice to Advanced.

Laine Ashker not only won the Advanced division, but she received a prize of $3,000 as part of $25,000 in prize money that was awarded for the first time in the event’s history to top finishers in the upper-level divisions.

This is Ashker’s second consecutive win at Millbrook, where she and Anthony Patch finished just 1.4 points ahead of Philip Dutton, who claimed both second and third place on Fernhill Cubalawn and Fernhill Fugitive, respectively. Ashker was second after dressage, but held a narrow first place lead after cross-country. She finished

with a flawless show jumping round before a packed stadium.

Also in the ribbons in the Advanced division were Buck Davidson on Copper Beach and The Apprentice in fourth and fifth place, respectively, followed by Sharon White and Under Suspicion. Boyd Martin finished in the ribbons and money with Master Frisky and Steady Eddie for seventh and eighth place, respectively.

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“Finn was amazing around this year’s very tough Badminton [Horse Trials] and finished well. However, he picked up a small strain, which was discovered on a routine scan. This was very unexpected because he had been feeling so well, and it disappointingly ruled him out of the World Championships this year. He continues to feel great and is still in full work, with the aim to be out competing in the spring if not yet this fall. I am thankful that it is only a small setback, but obviously the timing couldn’t be more unfortunate.

“Along with new horses and a new yard, I have a wonderful team of people helping me to achieve my goals. Hopefully with their help, and a touch of good luck, we will have many exciting things in the future.” We wish Tiana good luck!

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Exhilirating Express Event Organizers Jessica Morgan and Jennifer Swindon wrote in to tell us that on August 2, the Fourth Annual Dressage and Express Event at Morgan Equine Veterinary and Farrier Hospital in Locke, NY, commenced without a hitch. What is a Dressage and Express Event? The European inspired event is traditionally a coliseum event where competitors move through dressage, stadium, and cross-country phases in minutes rather than hours. They pull on a coat and tack, complete that phase, and without leaving the arena, toss that attire and pull on the next coat and tack in rapid succession to provide crowd entertainment and demonstrate the clear diversity required of horses and riders in modern eventing.

This year in the dressage court, U.S. Dressage Federation, U.S. Eventing Association, and Prix Caprilli tests were ridden for Sandra Beaulieu of Maine. There were dressage-only tests for those pure at heart, but for those entered in the express event, there was a 15-minute call at the jump field to be warmed up and ready to complete a level-specific course consisting of stadium fences that lead to the crosscountry field. That’s not much time to get organized, dressed, tacked, and warmed up for

Riders competing in the Express Event at Morgan Equine Veterinary and Farrier Hospital completed all three phases in minutes rather than hours.

a demanding jump session, but all the express entries were game and ready to go when it was their turn!

There was a full crowd watching the jump field and cheering competitors on, and horses and riders that needed time to repeat a jump or get it right were allowed that time. There were a couple of new jumps and twists on the course, and a few more are already in the works for the next event, set for August 2015. For more on the express event, visit morganequine.com.

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continued from page 102 year, a record for the event, including an Advanced division field of 46 horses.

Millbrook is the only event in the Northeast that includes an Advanced division, and it has become a destination event for top riders across the country, typically attracting members of the United States Eventing Team. In fact, four of the six U.S. riders who competed at the World Equestrian

Games in Normandy, France, also competed at Millbrook.

The prize money heightened the excitement at this year’s event for spectators and competitors alike. A benefit luncheon was held during the upper level show jumping competitions, and dressage champion Courtney King Dye accepted the first annual Charles Owen Equestrian Role Model Award on behalf of Riders4Helmets at the luncheon event.

Eventing contact listings Stoneleigh-Burnham School (tl), 574 Bernardston Road, Greenfield, MA 01301, 413-774-2711, fax 413-772-2602, sbschool.org. b=breeding, t=training, s=sales, l=lessons

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[ABOVE] Liz Austin and Thys. [LEFT] Debbie DelGiorno won the Albers Award perpetual trophy at the Adequan/FEI North American Junior and Young Rider Championships.

BRONZE SPIRIT Ryegate Farm in Plympton, MA, congratulates their trainer Dennis Munnelly on earning his USDF Bronze Medal with Eternal Spirit, also known as Ty, this past spring. Dennis bought Ty at eight years old and he was in serious need of professional training. Dennis successfully trained and showed Ty from Training to Third Level over the past few years. Way to go!

UPCOMING SYMPOSIUM

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The Equestrian Center at Pineland Farms will be hosting a two-day symposium December 9-10. The symposium will feature FEI 5* judges Stephen Clarke from Great Britain and Gary Rockwell from the United States. Visit pinelandfarms.org/equestriancenter for more information.

FROSTY SHOW The Before the (Jack) Frost Dressage Schooling Series will run on October 26 at Crescendo Training Center, LLC in Ephrata, PA. The schooling show will offer levels from Intro to Grand

Prix, including all levels of Western Dressage. Following the success of the Jack Frost Jubilee Show Series, Crescendo Training Centre has also decided to offer a Dressage Schooling MiniSeries to lead into the popular Jack Frost Jubilee Winter Horse Show Series, which will begin in November.

LARGO THAN LIFE Largo di Molto, ridden by Jane Hannigan and owned

by Suzanne Leblanc, had an impressive Intermediare I debut at Centerline Events in August with a third place finish and score of 65.724% Saturday and a terrific ride Sunday to win the FEI Test of Choice with a score of 70.987%. Congrats!

FABULOUS FRIESIAN Liz Austin returned to the FEI ring in style over the weekend of August 9, riding Philip Bailey’s eight-year-old Friesian stallion, Thys, to a victory in the Open Prix St. Georges class on Sunday at the annual Vermont Dressage Days show in Essex Junction, VT. Riding for judge

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Fran Dearing Kehr, Austin’s score of 66.184% earned her the highest FEI score of the weekend in addition to the highest scoring Friesian award.

“Thys is the first Friesian I’ve ever had in training. I’ve known him for a few years now as I helped his previous rider, Rachel Deemer, with him quite a bit, so I already knew he was of incredible quality. It wasn’t until I started riding him full-time that I realized just how talented he really is,” says Austin of Williston, VT.

TOP HONORS The Albers Award perpetual trophy was awarded to Region 1 Chef d’Equipe Debbie DelGiorno at this year’s United States Dressage Federation (USDF)/Platinum Performance North American Junior & Young Rider Dressage Championships at the Adequan/FEI North American Junior and Young Rider Championships (NAJYRC).

“I can think of no better person to win this award. Debbie works tirelessly on behalf of the Region 1 Team, both before and

during the event,” stated Roberta Williams, USDF FEI Junior/Young Rider Committee Chair.

The Albers Award is named in honor of longtime USDF Region 1 Chef d’Equipe, supporter, and good friend, Patsy Albers. The award is presented annually at the USDF/Platinum Performance North American Junior & Young Rider Dressage Championships to the dressage Chef d’Equipe who best demonstrates the same level of dedication, enthusiasm, and team spirit shown

by Patsy throughout the years.

The award is open to all of the dressage Chefs d’Equipe and any competitor or Chef d’Equipe can nominate a candidate by submitting a written explanation as to why that chef deserves to win the Albers Award.

MEMORIAL FUND The Dressage Foundation announced that friends and family of Carolyn Van Cise have established a new grant fund in her memory to benefit young riders from Michigan.

Carolyn was active in Michigan’s dressage community for many years as a trainer, instructor, judge, and mentor.

Dressage was her passion, and she served as a role model for those she knew.

A Carolyn Van Cise Memorial Sportsmanship Grant will be awarded annually to a Junior/ Young Rider who is a current Michigan resident and best exemplifies the qualities that Carolyn found most important in life, including exhibiting the characteristics that demonstrate positive sportsmanship principles. Recipients of this grant will receive $500 to be used toward expenses associated with attending a specific educational eventing or dressage event of their choice.

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dressage [LEFT] Jutta Lee and Glorious Feeling competing in the FEI Freestyle class.

[MIDDLE] Marie Louise Barret and Aragon performing their freestyle with gusto.

[BELOW] Cindy Catto, attending the party in full festive attire.

Green Mountain Horse Association Dressage Days a Smash Hit All the ingredients came together to provide the perfect recipe for summer fun at the Green Mountain Horse Association (GMHA) during the Dressage Days competition, held July 25-27 in South Woodstock, VT. A storm on Wednesday night before the show provided much-needed moisture, clearing the air in a timely fashion. Over 150 horses arrived Thursday afternoon to be greeted by friendly professional staff, pleasant temperatures, and perfect footing. Friday morning saw the start of a sell-out three-day show, which has become the highlight of the New England season for dressage enthusiasts from Training Level to Grand Prix.

The highlight for many were the

Dressage contact listings Crossen Arabians and Warmbloods (bs), 1209 South St., Coventry, CT 06238, 860742-6486, crossenarabians.com The Equestrian Center at Pineland Farms, Improving Performance Through Knowledge, 1545 Intervale Rd, New Gloucester, ME 04260, 207-657-6419, equestrian@pinelandfarms.org, pinelandfarms.org/equestrian-center b=breeding, t=training, s=sales, l=lessons

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Musical Freestyle performances, set to the rider’s choice of music. The beautiful weather held all day Saturday when crowds gathered, filling the Adirondack chairs and packing the bank overlooking the show ring. The FEI division was won by an exhilarating performance by Woodstock, VT trainer Jutta Lee riding Glorious Feeling to music from Pirates of the Caribbean compiled

by Kimberley Edelmann.

As the Musical Freestyle drew to a close, the party began! Thanks to the generosity of sponsor Michael Bateman of Bateman Horse Transportation in Windsor, VT, everyone present enjoyed appetizers and ice cream sundaes on the lawn. The atmosphere epitomized true sporting spirit with everyone joining in hilarious activities. Highlights included a top hat decorating competition (top hats used to be standard wear in USDF horse shows but can no longer be worn for safety reasons), and a waggiest tail class. The top hat competition was almost impossible to judge as the standard of entries was so high, ranging from classy to comical. The “tail” competition was won by a corgi named Welli, shown by her owner, FEI rider/trainer Bobbi Carleton; Welli wore a beautiful pink ribbon in place of her tail and wagged her butt all evening! Funniest costume went to CeCe Christenson in “good egg” costume, whilst the best Cocktail outfit was won hands-down by a stunning

Cynthia Catto who stole the show in a red feather boa and cheeky concealed garter!

Despite a ferocious storm that put everything on hold for two hours on Sunday morning, the day ended bright and clear with everyone in high spirits. Winners included High-Score GMHA members, William Warren (Open division) riding Rohanna with an outstanding score of 73.7%, Susan Provenzano (Amateur) with 73.3%, and Isabella Thorpe (Junior) with 68.2%. Pamela Goodrich won the highly-contended $500 Prix St. Georges sweepstakes class; the prize money was sponsored by Footing First of New York, without whose support the perfect arena conditions at GMHA would not have been possible. Thanks go especially to all the volunteers who were rewarded for their dedication with gift bags of Dark Horse Chocolates courtesy of Harbor Sweets. This show will certainly be remembered as a highlight of the GMHA 2014 season.

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[LEFT] Stephanie Moses and Champagne Wishes. [MIDDLE] Patricia Bellinger and Wunderschon. [RIGHT] Holly Cressy Davis and Solaris.

[BELOW] Babette Lenna and Majestic Kit Kat.

New England Dressage Association Hosts Successful Summer Show Submitted by Jennifer Anttonen; photos by Carole MacDonald

By popular demand, the NEDA Summer Show returned on July 13.

Twisdenwood Farm in Georgetown, MA, hosted 77 riders on a beautiful sunny day. The show had a great turnout, with more than 30 horses on the waiting list. Competitors enjoyed a welcoming atmosphere, friendly volunteers, and an electric lunchtime dance off. The first annual Dance Off demo raised over $1,000 for breast

cancer research. Twelve talented horses and riders rode freestyle to varying musical selections until eliminated by the audience. Heidi Conlon on her lovely Grand Prix horse Donnerzauber dazzled the audience to win the head-to-head event.

The high score of the show, winning an embroidered cooler donated by The Equestrian Shop and the Twisdenwood Perpetual Trophy, went to Babette

Lenna on Majestic Kit Kat with a stellar 78%. Jessica Iorio on Roulette was High Score Adult Amateur with a 76% at Second Level, winning a freestyle (music editing and choreography) donated by Helen Cast Dressage.

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Holds Schooling Dressage and Combined Test Show Submitted by Elizabeth McCosh-Lilie

On July 7, the second 2014 Connecticut Dressage and Combined Training Association (CDCTA) Schooling Dressage and Combined Test Show was held at Mystic Valley Hunt Club in Gales Ferry, CT. It was a great day for riders and horses, and both the dressage and two-phase were filled with many excited competitors. The two dressage rings ran simultaneously and were judged by Holly Whitney and Crystal Taylor. The third ring held an excellent stadium course, designed

by Ann Bowie and judged by Nancy Lupinsky. There were many nice dressage rides and jumping rounds. Results from the show are listed at cdctaonline.com.

The show’s High Point Dressage Awards went to Joelle Conover on Tribute to Securitee in the Adult Amateur Member category, Courtney Strekel on Blazing Amazing in the Adult Amateur Non-Member category, and Amy Macha on Shareholders Dues in the Youth category. The Best Score Combined Test

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Awards went to Karen Norton on Lexxus in the Adult Amateur Member category, Courney Strekel on Blazing Amazing in the Adult Amateur Non-Member category, and Carol D’Agostino on Wheeler B. Jones in the Youth category.

On Saturday, October 4, we will hold our final Schooling Dressage and Combined Test Show at the Woodstock Fair Grounds in Woodstock, CT. The following day, October 5, the Connecticut Dressage & CT Association Recognized Dressage Show will be held at the same location. It will be a very busy and exciting weekend.

Looking ahead, CDCTA is organizing a Dressage Team to participate in the Northeast Regional Adult Dressage Competition that will be held at the Mystic Valley Hunt Club. The CDCTA team will be composed of CDCTA members who have volunteered at functions and who have scores that qualify. Check out our website for details.

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June 10-13, 2014 was the Flatlanders Dressage Camp hosted by Max and Rose Hosafros and taught by Jane Kelly of Virginia. A total of nine campers signed up, with some riding all four days, some riding three, and a couple riding just two days. We had a nice variety of horses, riders, and levels, as well as a good span of ages participating.

The weather was lovely all week and this was a wonderful experience with the horses staying at the farm and the riders coming daily. We had private lessons in the morning and semi-private or group lessons in the afternoon. It was a great opportunity to have concen-

trated instruction and the chance to build on what we were being taught.

One of our campers, Jonna Shumway, videotaped parts of our rides and we were able to watch them during lunch.

Jane had us keep notes on tips we learned each day so we would have them for reference later. We were also able to write down exercises we practiced for when we went home.

One lunch hour found us in the arena on our feet so we could practice correct positioning for lateral work. This needed some practice, so we were at this more than once.

Cavelletti and poles one afternoon was not only fun, but a nice change for the horses.

Flatlanders Camp participants with Jane Kelly.

Another afternoon was devoted to centered riding, exercises, and correct position.

This was not only a wonderful learning experience, but an opportunity to spend time with our fellow Flatlanders. It was so nice to see the improvement in the riders and horses throughout the week and to have all the encouragement from our friends. We all ate together with a camp and Flatlander barbecue Thursday night—there was so much delicious food. We are all looking forward to seeing everyone again next year!

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New Hampshire Dressage & Eventing Association Helpful Tips to Reach the Next Level It’s nearing the end of the 2014 show season—can you still not wrap your head around why one judge scores your freewalk a seven while another gives you a measly three or four? You are not alone!

Dressage riders and three-phase event riders have a difficult time understanding why there are so many varying opinions from judge to judge. It’s impossible to predict what a judge is going to give you for a test score, even if you feel your ride was near perfection. You might get your test back only to realize what you and your trainer had been diligently working on wasn’t even a footnote.

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from rider to rider, each judge looks for something different in every move.

While there is no real solution to getting every judge to look for the same thing, what you can do is change how you approach showing. If you enter each test with an attitude of understanding these differences, you will be more apt to enjoy the event. If you ride at each show as if you were simply riding at home, then your mind can stay clear and you and your horse can relax and breeze through each movement just like you do at home.

At your next event, keep in mind that the judge does not know you or your horse’s history. The judge does now know that your horse just came onto the bit and is finally rhythmic, or that your 20 meter circles were oval until a few weeks ago.

The judge hasn’t a clue that you have been riding for 30 years as a jumper and just took up dressage, so your tall posture

is something to be proud of. The judge sees you and your horse for four or five minutes—you ride, they score. It is one judge, one ride, and one opinion. Don’t be hard on yourself or your horse—be proud that you have come as far as you have with your mount, whether you are at Intro Level dressage or are a Training Level eventer.

Each stage you conquer with your horse is a step toward being a strong team, and that is something every judge can see. Even if they lowball your freewalk score, they can see clearly if you and your horse are on the same page. Give each judge the chance to see you as a pair, and not an individual.

Treat your horse as your partner, and your partner will carry you through the levels (and your scores will rise with you!).

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Hinck CDE at Inavale in July.

The navigator is Karla Axness, with Breezy Bandita and Aurora Sue.

Way to Go! Linda Petersen showed at Walnut Hill this year and won the Mini Cross Country Obstacle class. She also got a fifth in turnout for Small Single Pony with her VSE, Dually, out of field of 10. Great job, Linda!

ADS North American VSE Champions The American Driving Society has announced the Very Small Equine Champions for 2014: n Preliminary Single VSE: Champion, Marcia Wright; Reserve, Isabela Mailman n Preliminary Pair VSE: Champion, Tamara Hinck n Intermediate Single VSE: Champion, Mandy Hood; Reserve, Karen Lenberg

was the first ADS Vice President and long-time editor of The Whip, and mother of Craig Kellogg, passed away on July 28, 2014. She was 92. Daphne’s love of horses and carriage driving extended throughout her life. She was one of the first ADS pleasure driving judges, and had a particular interest in proper turnout. She had a keen eye, and loved to drive her car to watch Craig and Marcie Quist train Marcie’s horses. Memorial contributions can be made to the Heart Equine Ambulance, 179 Acorn Hill Drive, Madison, VA 22727 or to the American Driving Society she helped create.

Photo: (TOP) Lisa Cenis

WONDER PONY Founding Member of the ADS Passes Away at 92 Daphne Kellogg, a founding member of the American Driving Society (ADS), wife of Charles Kellogg (deceased) who

Kaylee Angstadt and her 12.2 hand Welsh pony, Kerandi Kaylee Angstadt and her Welsh pony, Kerandi Orbit. »

Update on Cheryl Rivers Cheryl Rivers traveled to Europe to train and compete her Morgan

horse, Hotspur’s Red Rowl, and while there she broke her ankle and then had a carriage driving accident during one of the competitions where she sustained a fractured hip. Cheryl was flown home to the U.S. and Jacob Arnold has taken over the driving.

Cheryl went to Mount Ascutney rehab hospital in Windsor, VT. “I am receiving excellent care,” she says. “Learning moves I need to get home.

“I am very pleased that Rowley and Jacob Arnold turned in a strong cones round in Piber with no balls down and a slight time penalty to move up to fourth overall. From watching the live feed it looked like a brutal course. There were no double clears in Single Horse. I am pleased Jacob has taken the reins. The dream lives on.

“Special credit must be given to Thorsten Zarembowicz who spotted Rowley’s potential and who believed when others did not. With Thorsten’s guidance the best is yet to come.

“I am happy to report surgery on my ankle went well. I have the green light from my doctor to make the trip to the World Championship to watch Rowley.”

Driving Clinic The weekend of August 9-10 was clinic weekend at Lands End Farm in South Reading, VT. Sue Rogers hosted the weekend and taught many lessons over the weekend.

Drivers brought Minis, Morgans, Halflingers, and cobs to drive with Sue. Downtime allowed drivers to take to the dirt roads and enjoy Vermont at its best. The view is one of the nicest little drives and many stopped to enjoy it. Meals were potluck for the weekend and food was in abundance. One of the fun things we got to see

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Orbit, did great at the Bromont International CDE in June. With it being both her and her gelding’s first international competition, Angstadt was nervous but was able to keep it together for a fabulous weekend, and the team came out on top in the Intermediate division.

Starting out the weekend with a low dressage score of 59.94 gave her the lead in the Single Pony division. Continuing through Marathon, she blew away the competition, earning the best score with her speed and accuracy, and with the help of her trusty navigator, Anne Burkhardt, keeping her on track.

Finishing off the weekend, Orbit, known affectionately as the wonder pony, showed everyone his extended trot through the cones going not only clear, but with the fastest time of the entire competition.

The team moved up to the advanced level at Green Mountain Horse Association in August. Way to go!

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continued from page 111 was the beginnings of Sue’s future pair. If they keep up the in-sync work they are going to be awesome. The next clinic is October 17-19 at Land’s End Farm. Sue can be reached at noblegesture@tds.net.

The Ulster County Fair in New Platz, NY, still has driving classes and is one of the only county fairs in New York state that still offers a day for pleasure driving.

The Pony and Driving show is held on the last Thursday in July. This year Mid-Hudson Driving Association had a strong member presence. The Herbert family was also in attendance with the girls, who are junior drivers, giving the adults a strong run for their money. If you are looking for a pleasure show that is low key and fun, mark your calendars for next year.

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Mountain Views With perfect weather and recordbreaking attendance the annual Granite State Carriage Association (GSCA) “Look to the Mountain” multi-day campout in July exceeded all expectations. This event is always a favorite, with drives on quite dirt roads, woodsy trails along Paugus Brook, and the most spectacular mountain views! Participants shared food and tales at the Saturday night pizza and potluck party and escaped the heat on beautiful Chocurua Lake.

This year 39 drivers/ riders attended. It is a never-miss family event for many, with children and grandchildren participating.

Nils and Pat Pearson are proud to report that their daughter, Taryn Pearson, BVMS (British trained Veterinary Medical Surgeon) has recently opened her mobile veterinary practice out of Acton, ME, under the business name of North East Farm & Family. Congratulations, Taryn!

In Memory Condolences to the family of Daisy Hale, who passed away on July 17, 2014 at the age of 90.

Upcoming Events n October 4-5: Annual Saratoga

Driving Association Horse Driving Trial at Aker’s Acres, Valatie, NY n October 6: Driving clinic with Rochelle Temple at Aker’s Acres n October 11: Maine Driving Club’s Annual Spurwink Farm Pleasure Drive, Cape Elizabeth, ME. Miles of beautiful carriage trails through woods, fields, and along the coast make this a drive not to be missed!

Contact: info@mainedrivingclub.org. n October 18: CVDC Club Drive at Lord Creek. Contact: info@ cvdrivingclub.com

Engaged!

Congratulations to Erin Pirkey, daughter of Cindy and John Pirkey, on her engagement to Brent Williams. An October 2015 wedding is planned.

top notch Congratulations to Hilary DeAngelis and her Haflinger partner, Maty TCF on winning the Training division and having the best overall dressage score at the Waldingfield Horse Driving Trial on July 13 in Ipswich, MA. Frodo is owned

by Hilary’s mother, Sylvia Miskoe.

Hilary and Frodo are enjoying a very

[TOP] Sue Rogers hosted a clinic weekend, which included many lessons.

[ABOVE] Granite State Carriage Association members enjoyed the annual “Look to the Mountain” camp out.

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Melanie Olajos of Fairy Tail Equines is proud and thrilled to announce that the talented and stunning Clonnoneen Mull of Kintyre, a.k.a.

“Villa Vanner’s Romeo,” has arrived at the farm in Connecticut. A fine example of the smaller lines of Gypsy Vanners, Romeo is at home in a variety of disciplines, but he excels in combined driving events and horse driving trials. Romeo is a Gold Star stallion having achieved the highest level in conformation and movement in his evaluation.

He then in the same day achieved the Gold Medallion of Quality in driving. Romeo is also a Gold Cup Stallion. He is nominated for life in the Gypsy Vanner Futurity program and any foals he sires are eligible to compete in the Futurity Program.

Romeo was inducted into the Gypsy Hall of Fame in 2013.

Melanie would like to thank Romeo’s owner, June Villa, for entrusting him into her care. If you are on the East Coast, she invites you to come and visit this living legend at the farm or at one of the many shows/events they have planned.

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Photos: (top) June Villa

Mid-Hudson Driving Association Competes

successful first season of driving competition.

Daisy and her husband Lawrence were among the founders of the GSCA. Many members will remember Daisy and Lawrence and their little black and white pony at GSCA drives. Daisy served as GSCA Treasurer for many years.

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Gears up for the Annual Driving Trial Submitted by Carol Frank

Fall explodes in the Northeast at this time of year, and we are out in the woods enjoying it. Come and join us at the Saratoga Driving Association Annual Driving Trial on October 4-5. Many people will not receive their Equine Journal or even open it until after our event is over, if they are like me. So if you miss it—put the first weekend in October on your calendar—our dates don’t change.

But, if you get this in time, plan to come out and join us. Our host, Chris Akers, lets us drive on his beautiful property in Valatie, NY. We are fortunate to have this wonderful spot to drive horses in the fall and that our course designer, Marc Johnson, varies the challenges each year. With the addition of the cornfield next to the Aker’s property, we were able to lengthen the distance of the marathon for horses and ponies, and create a route for the very small equines (VSE) that does not overtax them.

Marc’s specialty is providing interesting choices at each level for drivers to chal-

lenge their horses, and to provide multiple routes through cones and obstacles. It is like a smorgasbord with multiple options to suit any palate—never boring, and never the same old route as last year.

We expanded our one day format so that dressage tests can start on Saturday and allow us to get all the classes and marathon accomplished early enough to score and present awards at a reasonable time. Some competitors are local, but with the addition of portable stalls, we encourage competitors to join us from a distance. We know that everyone wants to hit the road as quickly as possible, and by starting on Saturday, we think we can accommodate everyone’s needs.

Aside from all the complaints of rain this summer, the woods are dry. I hesitate to write about the weather since that might tempt a hurricane, but one of the best things about the driving trial is that Akers Acres has wonderful gravel roads that withstand any last-minute moisture.

We constantly strive to improve

Course designer Marc Johnson designing an obstacle.

this show and are delighted that it has grown and has the reputation for a friendly, well-run event. Jeff Morse is the organizer, and Barbara Akers is the Queen of the Show, doing everything not covered by anyone else, from judging, marking trails, and preparation, to takedown of the course with Steve.

The fall is a wonderful time to drive.

Hopefully by now our horses are fit, and have been used enough that they are eager to stretch their legs in the cooler weather.

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Colonial Carriage and Driving Society Updates on Event-Filled Summer Submitted by Laurie Danaher

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On Sunday, July 27, Pirates of the Colonial Carriage and Driving Society sailed into Orleton Farm prepared for rough seas. In spite of a thunderstorm delay to the start of the day, and a hiatus in the indoor arena waiting for a second one to pass, we managed to get all of the fun and games in before the promised barbecue time of 1:00. Captain Peg Leg Pat braved the rain and served up a much-appreciated meal of hamburgers

and hotdogs. Everyone had a good time—after all, we were pirates. What’s a little water, eh matey?

Remember to mark your calendars for the Berkshire Coaching Weekend October 11-13. Check out berkshirecoachingweekend.com to see what it is all about and for schedule information.

Stops along the way include the grounds of Shakespeare & Company, the Norman

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Rockwell Museum, and Edith Wharton’s The Mount.

As the active competition year and fine weather for pleasure driving closes behind us, Colonial Carriage will begin once again to meet most months. Check out the Listing of Events page at ColonialCarriage.org for dates and updates. Remember, new members are welcome no matter the time of year—feel free come to a meeting: you will find we are a very social club with a bit of something for everyone, no matter your skill level as a driver.

Stay tuned next month for details and photos from the 23rd Annual Lenox Tub Parade and until then, happy driving!

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Western news By kim ablon whitney

[LEFT] Whitney Joy and Scooters Pleasure. [RIGHT] Tarin Ride and Miss Callie Rey won the Open Derby Finals at the NCHA Summer Spectacular.

Miss Momma

Photo: (top left) Larry Williams Photography; (top right) Photo Courtesy of NCHA

The National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) is pleased to announce the crowning of a new All-Time Leading Dam, Miss Tinseltown, owned by NRHA Million Dollar Owner David Silva, Sr. Her progeny have won $680,750 in NRHA competition, earning her this phenomenal achievement.

Miss Tinseltown (Great Red Pine x Ms Holywood Showtime x Docs Showtime) has NRHA Lifetime Earnings of $114,100 including a fourth place finish at the 1997 NRHA Open Futurity, championship honors at the 1999 National Reining Breeders Classic, and the reserve championship at the 1999 NRHA Derby with NRHA Three Million Dollar Rider and Hall of Fame inductee Tim McQuay in the saddle. Miss Tinseltown went on to produce nine NRHA money earners, including two of Silva’s current stallions, Gunners Tinseltown and Hollywoodstinseltown.

Jump for Joy Peak Performance Equestrian Center of Marshfield, MA, would like to congratulate Whitney Joy on her graduation from

Hanover High School. We wish her all the best as she ventures to William Woods University in Missouri to study Equestrian Science. Whitney was introduced to the university in 2010 when she received a scholarship after winning the NEHC Junior Western Medal.

Rice is Victorious At the NCHA Summer Spectacular Open Derby Finals in Fort Worth, TX, Tarin Rice claimed the victory when he piloted Miss Callie Rey to an astounding 224-point run worth $35,500. Miss Callie Rey, by High Brow Cat, is a full sister to He Bea Cat, the horse Rice, 25, rode to the 2012 NCHA Open Futurity Co-Championship.

Both horses are owned

by Jim Crawford of Lexington, NB. The Open Derby alone attracted more than 200 entries and paid out $573,810.

Andrea Parker was recently married. Âť

Dr. and Mrs. Bruce T. Croft of Worcester, MA, and Mashpee, MA, are excited to announce the engagement of their daughter, Julia Elizabeth to Tyler Tracewski, son of Kevin Tracewski and the late Cheryl Tracewski of Old Town, ME. Julia is a graduate of Union College and recently received her M.Ed. from Northeastern University. She currents works as Director of International Student Services for a local Boston college.

Tyler is a UConn Husky grad-

uate and currently works for a healthcare consultant company based out of Stamford, CT. The pair initially met in 2009 through a mutual friend.

Over the following years, their active lifestyles and love of the outdoors and water has led them to travel, challenge each other, and ultimately unite two already strong families.

I Do Congratulations to Andrea Parker and Chris Arrasmith of Wilson, WY, on getting married on August 14, 2014!

Condolences Deanna Johnson (Kurgan), 65, passed away surrounded by loved ones on July 3, 2014, at her home in Vermont.

Deanna had many interests, but none more passionate than her love of horses. While living in Massachusetts, De bought her first horse, Annie, which led to her pursuit of riding.

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IHSA Western Alumni Tournament of Champions Has Successful Inaugural Event Submitted by Lena Andrews Licata

Kimberly King won the Alumni Cup at the inaugural IHSA Western Alumni Tournament of Champions. »

quickly and some of them tested my weaknesses as a rider. Regardless of if I had walked away as the cup winner or not, I felt like I walked away a winner having worked on my skills, strengthening my weaknesses, and forming new friendships.”

The day started with the Alumni Cup reining phase, which saw eight riders execute National Reining Horse Association pattern five. Each of those riders later returned for their horsemanship phase and the top four received additional testing through a horsemanship pattern and work off on the rail.

Judge Buttons Fairfax put the riders through a series of tests and ultimately Kimberly King from the University of

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Victorious!

The Adequan U.S. Reining Team won the Gold medal at the FEI World Team Reining Championship held as part of the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games (WEG) Jordan Larson and HF Mobster were in Normandy, France. The members of the Gold Medal WEG team. team was composed of Andrea Fappani riding Custom Cash Advance, Shawn Taking the Lead Flarida riding Spooks Gotta Whiz, Developers of the Horse Jordan Larson riding HF Mobster, Station at Cache Valley and Mandy McCutcheon riding announced that Priefert Yellow Jersey.

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Tennessee came out on top.

Four other champions were crowned including Rebecca Folk in both Advanced Horsemanship and Alumni Reining, Alexis Plavocis in Alumni Horsemanship, and Kimberly King in Advanced Reining.

Fairfax provided the riders with critique following the classes and explained to each rider how they can improve and what he observed throughout the day.

Keep an eye out for the 2015 Alumni Tournament of Champions—the date and location should be set by early fall.

To keep up to date with both Western and Hunt Seat Alumni shows, visit alumnitoc.com.

Pleasant, TX, has been signed to lead the work on site planning, facility form, and function of the equestrian complex hosted within the overall 167-acre mixed-use project located in Franklin City, ID. The

complex will include indoor and outdoor arenas, permanent stabling facilities for approximately 250 horses, an equine veterinary center, and a variety of training and care support elements.

Save the Date!

WDAA Western Dressage World Championship Show Mark your calendars for October 30 to November 2, 2014! Plan to join the Western Dressage Association of America (WDAA) in Tulsa, OK, for the Fifth Annual Convention and the Second Annual WDAA World Championship Horse Show, which is open to all breeds. The Embassy Suites in Tulsa will be the site of two days of meetings and round table discussions.

The World Championship show will be at the world class Built Ford Tough Livestock Arena at Expo Square. WDAA is proud to host this event with the Pinto Horse Association in conjunction with the Color Breed Congress.

For more information and show requirements/details, visit the new WDAA World Show website at WDAAWorldShow.org.

Photos: (top) Lauren Blaha Photography; (bottom) Cam Essick

On July 19, 2014, Red Wing Farm in Hilltown, PA, hosted the first ever Western Alumni Tournament of Champions. The show was open to any Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA) alumni and current graduates regardless of whether they were currently showing Alumni with the IHSA in 2014.

The show ran five classes and saw alumni from eight different IHSA regions.

The Alumni Tournament of Champions is run IHSA-style with IHSA alumni from around the country. Riders drew horses before competing and were not able to warm up their horse before competition. Alumni Cup winner Kimberly King commented, “The horses provided were wonderful and I enjoyed each of my rides. True to IHSA fashion, each of my draws challenged me in a different way, which is what I love about this organization. I had to adapt to each mount

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New Hampshire Cowboy Mounted Shooters

[TOP] Rob Baratta on Tango.

[BOTTOM] Cindy Karp on Lexi. »

Crown State Champion Titles Submitted by Sue Frost; Photos by Jeanne Lewis Images

The New Hampshire Cowboy Mounted Shooters held their final State Championships on Saturday, August 9 at Brookvale Pines Farms in Fremont, NH. Twenty-five riders from all over New England came to battle for the coveted titles of Overall Cowboy and Cowgirl.

Cowboy Mounted Shooting is a timed combination of gymkhana, barrel racing, cavalry drills, and target shooting, all while dressed in period clothes from the Old West period, rolled into one fantastic sport! Contestants carry two .45 caliber single action revolvers, each loaded with five rounds of special ammunition. The overall goal is to get the fastest time, shooting as many targets (balloons) as possible, with no mistakes; this is a lot easier said than done.

Rob Baratta of Londonderry, NH,

took home the winning belt buckle and the title of Overall Champion. Just a few seconds behind Rob was Shad Smith of Milford, NH, taking his title of Overall Reserve Champion.

Cindy Karp, hailing from Tyngsboro, MA, managed to outrun the rest of the ladies, making her the Overall Cowgirl and adorning her waist with a belt buckle as well. Amy Lunt of Weare, NH, took the title of Overall Cowgirl Reserve.

Individual class winners included: Beth Higgins, Richard Gauthier, Jennifer Roy, Dy Rizzo, Coltin Omasta, Paige Whitt, Steve Armato, and Richard Karp, all of whom were awarded western themed photo frames and images from the shoot.

The New Hampshire Cowboy Mounted Shooters will be integrating with the Northeast Six Shooters at the end of the

year to combine resources and make one larger and stronger group.

There are several training clinics held throughout the Northeast during the year. If you’re interested in obtaining more information, please visit nhcowboymountedshooters.com.

Northeast Six Shooters Blast Through Summer Submitted by Dina Baratta; Photos by Jeanne Lewis Images

The Northeast Six Shooters hosted an introductory cowboy mounted shooting clinic at The Barre Riding and Driving Club in Barre, MA, on July 12. The clinic participants did an amazing job! At the beginning of the clinic, each rider stated that their goal was to shoot off their horse that day and each and every one of them shot off of their horse with a smile on their face.

The Northeast Six Shooters love getting people involved in this sport. We plan on hosting one more clinic this year, in early November, so check out masixshooters.com for more information.

The club camped out in Barre and hosted a match on July 13.

Congratulations to Amy Lunt and 3

[LEFT] Amy Lunt on Three Bears. [RIGHT] Bill Reil on Blue.

Bears for winning High Overall, Rob Baratta and Tango for winning Overall Cowboy, Kelly Sommers and her horse Chyna who won Reserve Cowgirl, and Bill Reil and Blue, who took Reserve Cowboy. We had tons of spectators cheering us on and it was a great day.

We also hosted a match on August 3 in Fremont, NH, at The Tack Shack.

Congratulations to: Rob Baratta and Tango for winning High Overall, Shad

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A few of our members gathered at the ocean edge during the Goddard State Park Pleasure Ride.

Bay State Trail Riders Association Members Recall the Goddard State Park Pleasure Ride Submitted by Kathy Wicks and Lisa Grigaitis

The morning of July 19 dawned a beautiful clear day perfect for a beach ride with some good friends. We loaded our horses, four mares and a very good gelding named Samuel, leading the way.

We arrived and were greeted by Rose and Bill and the wonderful smell of breakfast already being cooked. We brushed our horses, tacked up, and headed out. Having been here before, some of us knew what to expect— others were eager and excited, and would not be disappointed.

Riding along the coast, we were all startled by the low bellow of a ship’s horn and chuckled at how all the horses had reacted as one. Soon we were approaching the beach with gentle waves lapping at the sand. The horses feared one moment that the water was going

to attack them, but were soon splashing happily in the surf. Some were plunging their heads in up to their eyes and blowing bubbles, while others were trotting through the water like water nymphs.

After getting a thorough drenching, we left the beach and continued on our way. There were beautiful coastal views and excellent bridle paths with no bugs, stones or muddy obstacles for this ride, just an easy pace for all to enjoy and relax on.

We arrived back at the trailers and enjoyed a brunch, Italian ice, some very tasty watermelon, and good conversation amongst friends.

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It doesn’t get much better than this.

On the Thursday before our Saturday ride, I made sure to let my horse Roy know we were going for a fun filled day at the beach. This is Roy’s favorite place to visit—he’s like bringing your young child.

I call Goddard State Park a piece of paradise and feel so blessed to have this beautiful place to ride within driving distance of my house. I was very lucky to enjoy the day with friends Cheryl and Allyson. Allyson has not been on a BSTRA ride in a good many years, and it was so nice to have her join us this year.

I saw a lot of new faces this year and met both new and old members. I had fun playing photographer for the day and snapped a lot of great shots, and it appeared everyone was having an enjoyable day.

Thank you to Rose and Bill Zariczny for working out all the details of this great ride and providing such a great breakfast for everyone. Rose always picks the best food for a hot summer’s day ride. I am definitely looking forward to our fall rides!

Please visit bstra.org for a listing of our fall rides.

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By Suzy Lucine

Morgan news competitions. The Travel team will compete in an Invitational in South Africa and the Home team will compete at an Invitational in the United States.

After an extensive review, 24 riders were selected to be part of the 2015 U.S. Saddle Seat Young Riders Teams. Several were from the Morgan horse world.

Chloe Deeb, 17, from Halifax, MA, rides with Nikki Rae Woodworth of KGA Morgans in Mendon, MA. She is a member of the Travel Three-Gaited Team, as is Cameron Kay, 17, from West Bloomfield, IL. She [LEFT] NEMHA Scholarship winner Alexandra Galletta with her Morgan show horse, MDMH Stars and Stripes. rides with Mary Carleton of [RIGHT] Quinn Mercier was a member of the 2014 Gold Medal winning World Cup team.

Crystal Farms in Marshall, MI. Making the Home Team Three-Gaited squad is Victoria fundraising events, and interest Scholarly Ways tions between the American Walz, 15, of Rancho Santa Fe, accrued from its endowment.

During the New England Morgan Morgan Horse Association CA, who rides with Anne Judd Horse Show this past July, (AMHA), American Morgan Horse of Lawson Creek Ranch in San Alexandra Galletta of Chestnut Institute (AMHI), and American Way to go!

Diego, CA. Caroline RainboltRidge, NY, received the $1,500 New Morgan Horse Educational This past summer, the United Forbes, 16, of Oklahoma City, England Morgan Horse Association Charitable Trust (AMHECT), States Team won the 2014 OK, rides with Kelly Kraegel of (NEMHA) annual scholarship.

AMHA will acquire and operate Saddle Seat World Cup, taking Cottonwood Creek Ranch in Alexandra will put this award the National Museum of the home Gold Medals in both the Guthrie, OK. She made the Travel to good use as she furthers her Morgan Horse (NMMH) effective Three-Gaited and Five-Gaited Five-Gaited Team. education at Cornell University, August 1, 2014. sections. The competition was The U.S. Saddle Seat Young where she plans to double major AMHA Board President Jeff held July 22-25 as part of the Riders Teams were created to in Animal Science and Applied Gove stated, “We are pleased Blue Ridge Classic Horse Show. help develop riders for future Economics and Management. to continue the legacy of the Under the direction of Nancy U.S. Saddle Seat World Cup In the future, Alexandra would Museum under the AMHA banner.

Becker and Gary Garone, the competitions. During years like to be an equine veteriThis is a unique opportunity for Morgan riders for this section narian, and she plans on staying ‘all things Morgan’ both past and were: Aleia Brown, 15, of Dayton, that the Saddle Seat World Cup competition is not held, involved with the Morgan breed present to come together.”

OH; Quinn Mercier, 19, Auburn, members of the Young Riders by showing her own horses and The NMMH, located in NH; and Nadine Van Zomeren, Teams will be eligible to reprehopefully breeding them as well. Middlebury, VT, is dedicated to 18, Leighton, IA. sent the United States in other She has been riding horses preserving and interpreting all international competitions. since she was six, and got aspects of the Morgan horse Making the Cut Unlike the selection process involved with Morgans when she breed through educational The United States Equestrian for the U.S. Saddle Seat World was nine. She started out riding programs, exhibits, and Federation (USEF) is proud to Cup Team, riders did not attend hunt seat, then switched to special events. announce the selection of the live tryouts to be selected. saddle seat a few years later.

No operational changes for 2015 U.S. Saddle Seat Young Instead, the selection of riders Alexandra is grateful for everythe Museum are planned at this Riders Teams. A total of 63 was based on application and thing the Morgan horse breed has time, and the Museum will remain applications were received from video submissions. done for her, and she can’t wait to in Middlebury under the direcaround the country, and from If you are interested in give back in the future. tion of Helen Herold, who will multiple saddle seat breed supporting the teams, or for report to Broadway. The museum members. For 2015, athletes more information, please visit will continue to be funded by were selected to compete on Morgan Museum usasaddleseatworldcup.org. donations, grants, retail sales, teams for two international Through a series of transac

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Lippitt Morgan Horse Registry Continues to Promote

Morgan Grand National & World Championship To Highlight Morgan Breed The 2014 Grand National & World Championship Morgan Horse Show is shaping up to be another monumental event in the show’s 41-year history. More than 1,000 of the world’s finest Morgan horses from across the United States, Canada, and overseas will meet in Oklahoma City, OK, October 11-18 to compete for $250,000plus in prize money.

Since 1973, this show has represented the pinnacle of achievement in the Morgan horse world. Matt Kwapich of Bernalillo, NM, again joins as the show’s manager, and this year, Georgie Green of Morgan Mill, TX, serves in the capacity of show chairman.

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“Between Oklahoma City, the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber, and the Oklahoma State Fairgrounds, this is the best place in the country to hold a horse show,” said Green. “We invite everyone to join us and enjoy the show. You won’t be disappointed!”

Kwapich, with a dedicated and hardworking show committee and staff, joins together an impressive list of sponsors, officials, and volunteers to make each year’s show the best ever.

“This horse show is where the best of the best in Morgans compete and world champions are crowned,” Kwapich said.

“It’s history in the making!”

Competition begins Saturday, October 11, with three shows daily through Saturday, October 18. Show times are 9:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., and 7:00 p.m., daily. Admission is free throughout the week.

For those who are unable to attend in person, the show will be webcast

live from start to finish at MGNLive. com beginning October 11 at 9:00 a.m. local time. Again this year, the expanded webcast will include interviews, highlights, and commentary each evening at 6:30 p.m. local time. Be sure to join the fun!

Planning on attending and need accommodations? Each year Oklahoma City hotels support the Grand National in many ways, including reduced rates for exhibitors, complimentary rooms for officials and staff, and hospitality at the shows. These benefits are vital to the show’s future. Go to morgangrandnational.com/hotels to see a list of the official supporters and hotels of the Grand National.

For more information and updates on the Morgan Grand National, visit morgangrandnational.com.

Photo: Howard Schatzberg

The 41st Morgan Grand National & World Championship Morgan Horse Show will take place this October.

The Lippitt Morgan Horse Registry, Inc. is continuing to protect and preserve the purebred Lippitt Morgan horse. They will be present at St. Louis Equine Affair on October 25, 2014, and will have a presence at the Small Farm Today Trade Show on October 23 and 24, in Mexico, MO. In August, the Registry was in central Kansas giving their presentation “It IS Important to Save This Horse” to over 200 people at a four-county 4H event.

The Lippitt Morgan Horse Registry, Inc. has no members, but does have “Friends of the Registry,” whose obligation is to support the Registry’s work as they see fit. Anyone wishing to take Lippitt Morgan Horse information with them to shows or gatherings can contact Jane Myers at ashroyaltymorgans@live.com or 573-819-3875.

Also, please visit thelippittmorganhorseregistry.org.

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By jennifer roberts

Arabian news national championship at the Canadian Nationals in the Half-Arabian Hunter Pleasure Junior Owner to Ride with EVG Citronella.

Hall of Famer

A lovely chestnut filly out of SPS Winala, a Hanoverian, and sired by CA Dillon, a purebred Arabian, was born on July 30, 2014, at Crossen Arabians and Warmbloods in Coventry, CT.

Never Too Late

Photos: (top left) Susan Crossen; (bottom left) Photo Courtesy of the Rhode Island Arabian Horse Association; (bottom right) Photo Courtesy of Varian Arabains

Rachel Tuscher and her Arabian NAJIB FV (FV Sharabba x FV Stoics Dream) won the Intro division at the Camelot Horse Trials in July. At age 16, this was his first show over fences and just his second show ever!

to Kim Bergeron and the rest of the Bergeron family on the loss of their beloved PF Wild Thing.

“Penny” introduced Kim’s children to the wonderful Arabian horse, while carrying all of them through multiple victory passes.

Roses are Red Greener Pastures Our deepest condolences go out

Congratulations to Ryan DeAdder of Somers, CT, on his

In honor of Sheila Varian’s lifetime achievements as an Arabian breeder and trainer, Horse Expo Events announced that she has been inducted into the Western States Horse Expo Hall of Fame for 2014.

Varian has won hundreds of national titles and awards in halter, stock horse, English pleasure, and park. She was the first woman and first amateur, and her mare Ronteza was the first Arabian, to win the prestigious Open Reined Cow Horse Championship at San Francisco’s Cow Palace during the Grand National Rodeo in 1961. Her other awards have included the 2003 induction into the National Cowgirl Hall of Fame, a 2005 Lifetime Achievement Award from the Arabian Breeders Association, and the 2009 Arabian Professional & Amateur Horseman’s Association Breeder of the Year. The United States

Equestrian Federation (USEF) has ranked Varian multiple times as one of the leading Arabian breeders of winning horses. In 2001, she was honored by the USEF with the Ellen Scripps Davis Memorial Breeders’ Cup.

Cyd on Top Congratulations to junior rider Cyd Curle and Anglo Arabian Hazen (Silveyville’s Love x Fasach Banrion) who earned a win with a 64.5% in Third Level Freestyle and a third place with 62.692% in Third-3 at the Dressage In The Sierras show recently.

Condolences Kristen Cuneo’s Mr Wise Guy+// recently passed away.

Wiser was truly the horse of a lifetime, first bringing Kristen through the walk-trot rankings and helping her win up through the 14-17 English and costume classes.

After Wiser’s retirement, he became an incredible therapeutic riding horse for Wings and Hooves Therapeutic Riding Center, even winning the title of PATH Horse of the Year.

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[LEFT] Jarred Bergeron and PF Wild Thing. [RIGHT] Sheila Varian and Bey Abi.

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Championships. He was bred by Susan McAdoo.

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Matthew Belcourt and his HalfArabian LJS Intrinsic (Ironman x Fourever Yours) placed third in the .80m Jumpers at the Vermont Summer Festival.

Intrinsic was bred by Marie Emrey of Lazy J Sporthorses.

Rodrigues Training Center congratulates Jeff and Andrea Sloan on the purchase of Psyches Lady Bey (Padrons Psyche x Bey Shahs Lady), a beautiful 2013 filly bred by Jennifer Miller, the daughter of Lucy Whittier.

Quite the Sinsation Half-Arabian Sinatras Sinsation (Sinatra Song x Afirelight) and owner Jessica Klein earned a 77.6% to win the USDF Prospects In Hand Colts/ Geldings class at Autumn Hill Dressage Show. They are qualified for and will be competing at the USDF Breeders

Be There Region 16 and the Connecticut River Arabian Association (CRAA) are pleased to announce the CRAA Fall Finale Open Day Show to be held on October 4, 2014, at Sanford Farms in East Haddam, CT. This is the first AHA/ODS show to be held in Region 16.

For more information, please go to www.orgsites. com/ct/connecticutriverarabian or check them out on Facebook. Please note, AHA requires 25 horses to show for qualifications to count for 2014 and 2015.

Stork Alert Congratulations to Carol Brunnett of North Oxford, MA, on the birth of her new filly EC Exquicyte! This lovely

EC Exquicyte.

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Upcoming Open Horse Show To Be Held at Friendly Horseman’s Club The Open Fun Show, to be held on October 12, 2014 IN Stevens, PA, at the Friendly Horseman’s Club Show Grounds, offers a variety of classes and is the second show in a high-point series.

Proceeds go to the Pennsylvania Arabian Horse Association.

Classes to be offered are: showmanship and halter, english and western pleasure and equitation, a walk-trot division (english, western, games, and gymkhana), a dressage division offering Intro through FEI Levels, all levels of western dressage, gymkhana, barrel racing, and other speed classes, the always popular Halloween costume contest, and games for all ages. Officiating at this year’s show is USEF “R” Licensed Judge, Katie Weagley of Honeybrook, PA. The Dressage division will be adjudicated by USDF Bronze, Silver, and Gold Medalist, Christine Betz of Thurmont, MD. Exhibitors at the show will earn points toward the fabulous year-end awards to be given away at the annual PAHA-SC District Holiday Party, which will be held at The Timbers in Mount Gretna on December 6, 2014.

For more information on the show, please contact Show Manager, Kriss Phelps at 717-475-3047.

filly is out of HPA Elegant Cyte (an Out of Cyte daughter) and by Montoyia BBA.

Arabian contact listings

Success at the Royal Red

Quarry Hill Farm (bts), 345 Sharon Road, Lakeville, CT 06039, 860-435-2571, quarryhillfarm.com. b=breeding, t=training, s=sales, l=lessons

Congratulations to Dwyer Equine, LLC of Foster, RI, on a fabulous Canadian Nationals.

Randi Karson’s HHA Ode to Joy won a top ten in the very competitive PB Yearling Fillies Jackpot Class. Kharasell+++//, owned by Drue McNeil, earned top ten awards in HA Mare

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Call 800-742-9171 if you would like to be featured in our Arabian Contact Listings

Photos: (top left) Don Stine; (bottom) TC Perfect Images

Kevin Dwyer of Dwyer Equine, LLC, has accepted a position as trainer at Quarry Hill Arabians in Lakeville, CT.

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continued from page 126 Halter Stock/Hunter Type, HA Sport Horse In-Hand Dressage Type, HA Sport Horse Mares In-Hand Dressage Type ATH, HA Sport Horse Mare In-Hand ATH Hunter Type, and HA Sport Horse Show Hack.

Barbara Foster brought her two glorious grays, who each did very well! Bask Minstril Doll was Reserve National Champion in PB Sport Horse In-Hand Dressage Type, as well

as earning top tens in PB Sport Horse in Hand Hunter Type, PB Sport Horse In-Hand Dressage Type ATH, PB Sport Horse In-Hand Hunter Type ATH, and PB Sport Horse Under Saddle.

Basks Grand Minstril was Top Ten in PB Gelding Halter and PB Sport Horse Geldings In-Hand Dressage Type.

Remembering Richard Dr. Richard H. Stoneback, Jr., V.M.D., 55, of Oxford, PA, passed away on August 19, 2014 at his home.

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He was the husband of Donna L. Parcell Stoneback with whom he shared 28 years of marriage.

Dr. Stoneback graduated from Oxford Area High School in 1976, Penn State University in 1981, and from The University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine in 1988. He was a dedicated veterinarian in Oxford, practicing for 26 years, and treated his clients as extended family.

He is survived by his wife; parents; one son, Ricky W. Stoneback and his wife,

Deana of Essex Junction, VT; one daughter, Samantha J. Stoneback; one granddaughter, Charlotte Rose Stoneback; one brother, Randy Stoneback of Clarion, PA; and one sister, Peggy Beardmore of Severna Park, MD. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Dr. Edith Mitchell’s Colorectal Cancer Research Fund, Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center of Thomas Jefferson University 233 S. 10th St., Suite 502, Philadelphia, PA 19107.

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The Best of the Best U.S. National Arabian & Half-Arabian Championship Horse Show

RI Arabian Horse Association Holds Fall Harvest Open Show The annual Rhode Island Arabian Horse Association Open Horse Show is back, this time with a fall harvest twist!

Held October 19, 2014, at Dwyer Equine at Red Rock Farm in Foster, RI, Karen Baldwin will be officiating over the wide variety of classes. With 10 divisions, including a Senior Horse division for horses over 15 years of age, we truly have something for everyone.

Back by popular demand, we will also have a number of game classes with a Halloween theme, including Sit a Bat, Witches Brew, and a costume class.

For more information, as well as a complete class list, check out riarabianhorseassociation.com.

Photo: Ferrara Photography

Ranking as the most prestigious North American championship in the Arabian show horse industry, the U.S. National Arabian & HalfArabian Championship Horse Show will be held on October 17-25, 2014 in Tulsa, OK. As always, this flagship event will showcase Arabian, HalfArabian, and Anglo-Arabian horses while both amateur and professional riders or handlers will compete in halter, native costume, reining, working cow, cutting, trail, show hack, High quality horses will head to Tulsa this month sidesaddle, park horse, driving, for a chance to win top honors. english, western, and hunter classes. Aside from the compeArabian horses await you. For more tition, world-class shopping, elaborate information, including a complete barn decorations, and once-in-aclass list and list of vendors, visit lifetime opportunities to get up close ArabianHorses.org. to some of America’s most famous

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Quarter Horse news

[ABOVE] Riley Ahern and Graham Lynch.

[LEFT] Mr Yella Fella was recently euthanized.

Fella, a two-time AQHA world champion and two-time PHBA world champion halter stallion.

Yella was put to sleep August 8, 2014, due to the development of a painful orthopedic condition.

He was 19 years old. Yella was laid to rest at Fossil Gate Farms.

Mr. Yella Fella compiled a remarkable record and has left a legacy that will stand the test of time.

tying the knot Congratulations to Erin Powers and Owen Sarpard who were recently engaged on a scenic boat ride down the Charles River! We hear that Erin will be sporting a family heirloom… a gorgeous ring once worn by Owen’s great-grandmother.

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Head to Texas

Gary and Linda Gordon regret to announce the passing of Mr Yella

America’s Horse in Art returns to the American Quarter Horse

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I Do! Congratulations to Graham Lynch and Riley Ahern on their recent marriage in Peterborough, NH. We hear it was a lovely laid-back and intimate event.

Condolences We regretfully report that Congress Champion, RL A Sudden Image (A Sudden Impulse x Miss Good Asset) passed away due to complications associated with laminitis.

Larry was last owned by the Nowacki Family of Hollywood, FL. At the 2010 Congress, RL A Sudden Image and Jonathan Nowacki won the Novice Youth All-Around award and the Novice Youth Trail. RL A Sudden Image amassed nearly 1,000

New Partnership Nineteen-year-old Miranda Mitten of Orange County, CA, is excited to announce her purchase of 2012 Congress Western Pleasure Champion, Sudden Persuasion, from Bonnie Sheren of Studio City, CA. Sudden Persuasion is by RL Best of Sudden and out of Pleasure Persuasion. The 2008 chestnut gelding was the 2012 Congress Champion in the NSBA Maturity $10,000 Limited Horse Open Western Pleasure Stakes with Laura McAllister. Percy also had a successful NSBA World Show this year, where he was third in the BCF Limited Open Pleasure and third in the NSBA Limited Open Pleasure with Brad Ost.

Goodbye Sonny Sonnys Hot Jazz, the three-time AQHA World Champion and Multiple Congress Champion passed away at the age of 25.

The sorrel stallion was by Top Flight Sonny and out of Gail

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National Collegiate Equestrian Association riders have been chosen to participate in the 2014 American Quarter Horse Association Collegiate Horsemanship Challenge, set for November 19-20, as part of the AQHA World Championship Show to be held in Oklahoma City, OK. The collegiate riders selected for the AQHA Horsemanship Challenge are as follows: Samantha Chiodo, South Carolina; Lauren DeVoe, New Mexico State; Sydney Elliot, Fresno State; Lindsey McMullen, Oklahoma State; Megan McMullen, TCU; Elizabeth Niewonja, South Dakota State; Logan Pluhar, Texas A&M; and Heather Schmidt, Georgia.

points in eight different events, with superiors in the trail and western pleasure. He was a multiple Congress, NSBA World, Regional Experience Champion, and AQHA World Show finalist.

Photo: (left) Fossil Gate Farms; (right) Carli Lynch

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Hall of Fame & Museum in Amarillo, TX, with a list of more than 45 worldrenowned western artists providing pieces for the seventh annual art show and sale. Plan a trip to view this year’s exhibit before it closes November 8.

The signature piece for the 2014 show is an oil on canvas by renowned western artist Edgar Sotelo titled “Sentinel.”

AQHA Crowns Champions At the Adequan Select World Championship Show The Adequan Select World Championship Show, held August 22-30, is the world’s largest, single-breed championship horse show open exclusively to amateur exhibitors age 50 and over. This is the pinnacle event for Select amateur competitors around the world who must qualify for the event by earning a predetermined number of points to secure a spot in each of the classes, representing english, over fences, western, speed, cattle, and halter events.

The Farnam Select All-Around Amateur contenders competed in a variety of events throughout the show. This year, 69 contenders competed for the Farnam Select All-Around Amateur award.

For the second year in a row, the Farnam Select All-Around Amateur was Linda Coakley of Clearlake, WA. Coakley showed Patsys Royal Secret, a 2000 brown gelding by Make My Grey and out of Patsys Chic, and

bred by Patricia Sowell of Sacramento, CA. Coakley and Patsys Royal Secret earned 49 points in three classes, winning reserve world champion titles in showmanship, horsemanship, and hunt seat equitation. The team received a prize package that included $10,000, plus $1,000 of Farnam product, an original Lisa Perry bronze trophy, an

embroidered WeatherBeeta horse blanket, and a rose bouquet.

The 2014 Gene Graves Super-Select Special Recognition Award was presented to the Super-Select exhibitor, age 70 and over, earning the greatest number of points in competition at this year’s show. This year, 71 exhibitors qualified to compete for the award.

The recipient of the Gene Graves Super-Select Award was Rodger Call of Fort Worth, TX. Call showed Go Big Sky, who was bred by Melissa Cason of Bigfork, MT. Call and Go Big Sky earned a total of 16 points, winning the world champion title in pleasure driving and placing seventh in working hunter.

Linda Coakley was the Farnam All-Around Amateur at the Adequan Select World Championship Show. »

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Napeta (TB) and was bred by Kirby Road Farm of North Rose, NY. Sonny also sired multiple Congress and World Champions including GI Jazz, Sonnys Hot Fantasy, Mostly Sunny Days, Sonnys Cool Jazz, and Zippos Hot Jazz, to name a few.

During his show career, Sonny amassed over 500 points in several events, but he also made his mark as a sire. His get has sired over 12,000 points in all divisions combined, $187,627.16 in AQHA Incentive Fund earnings as well as $64,615.57 in AQHA World Show earnings

and $54,593.87 in NSBA futurity earnings. His get has won eight world championships, 10 reserve world championships, and 10 high point wins.

Passing On American Quarter Horse Association Director at Large James “Jim” Fleming of Calgary, Alberta, died on August 18.

He had a lifetime of breeding and showing American Quarter Horses and founded Image Quarter Horses. He was the president and director of the Alberta Quarter Horse Association for many years and a director at large of AQHA. Jim was also a founding member of the Team

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Congress Bound Congratulations to the Massachusetts Quarter Horse Association 2014 NYATT Team!

This year the following people will be representing MassQHYA at the All American Quarter Horse Congress: Showmanship: Anna Farnsworth and Willy Wicked Good and Julia Harriman and TH Spiked With Class (Alternates: Onna Downey and Alyssa Fasolo); Horsemanship: Sabrina Janis and On Holiday and Emily Rockwell and The Way You Move (Alternate: Onna Downey); Western Pleasure: Matt Labrie and The

Party Starts Now and Alyssa Fasolo and A Good Reputation (Alternates: Sabrina Janis and Anna Farnsworth); Reining: Erica Peterson and Ms Smokin Sprat; Hunter Under Saddle: Genevieve Ahlstedt and Just Have to Dream and Liliana Baker and Walkable (Alternates: Alyssa Fasolo and Emily Rockwell); Barrel Racing: Onna Downey and Zips Stellar Story (Alternate: Alysha Hardy and Peppy Little Rocket).

Party On Congratulations to Matt Labrie and The Party Starts Now of Southampton, MA, on their sixth place in Western Pleasure at the AQHYA Youth World Show!!

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Foundation for the Pure Spanish Horse Shares One Photographer’s Passion for the P.R.E. Horse Submitted by Barbara Clark; Photo by Coty

Many celebrities and artists have only one name, and our story is about one of those talented people. Coty has been a writer for 30 years in various publications. She has two books in print, Butterflies Dance In My Mind, and Beneath The Lemon Drop Sky. Her next book, Aloha & Jelly Doughnuts, is due out soon. Photography had been a hobby for Coty until she decided to combine the two arts. Along with horses, she photographs marine-life, dogs, people, and anything that looks appealing.

Coty is a recent valued addition to the magazine, The P.R.E Horse, as a writer, photographer, and creative consultant.

Her enthusiasm for the breed shines through and she shares her thoughts.

“I have loved horses since I was a little girl. My family moved to a neighborhood teeming with various equines.

I climbed upon the back of a pony and I was hooked! I quickly graduated to horses and rode frequently.

“I was in my late-twenties when I was able to buy horse property. I had four horses, a colt, and a pony. Sonny, my Appaloosa gelding, was my favorite; I had him until he died. In 1990, I moved to Santa Barbara, CA, and owning horses here takes big money, so unfortunately, I don’t have any horses, yet.

“About 28 years ago, I discovered The Pure Spanish Horse—their amazing spirit, their fairy-tale movement, their manes, their soulful eyes, [and] their exquisite body form. I want one of my own, which I wrote about in the article ‘I

Coty greatly enjoys the P.R.E. horse.

Believe In Dreams,’ for The P.R.E Horse.

I also took the cover photo.

“I have enjoyed going to the various ranches and photographing these beautiful P.R.E. horses. It brings such a pleasure to my life. I have learned a lot by looking at horses through the lens of a camera. It has enriched my passion for horses in all breeds and has confirmed my affection for this breed in particular.

“In my fantasy mind, I want to buy a Spanish horse and compete in hunter/

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jumpers. I have heard the inappropriate rumor that Spanish horses ‘don’t have the ability,’ but I am not convinced. They have power, passion, speed, agility, and loyalty.

A horse that loves their rider will work at performing and pleasing that person. I think it’s possible to find the right horse, the right trainer, and the right rider to show a Spanish horse in hunter/jumper competition.

And someday, I hope to photograph a lot of Pure Spanish Horses in hunter/jumper competition with their blue ribbons!”

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American Bashkir Curly Registry Highlights the Breed’s Characteristics Article submitted by Caren Schumann; Photos by Marion Huurman and Caren Schumann

Never heard about the Curly Horse? You’re missing out! This rare breed has some unique characteristics that make them unforgettable to those who have had the pleasure to meet them.

Most importantly, there is the curly coat the breed shows in wintertime and sheds in the summer, expressing itself in a variety of patterns commonly described as Marcel Wave, Crushed Velvet, Curl, and Micro Curl. The summer coat also offers varieties ranging from smooth to wavy. The manes and tails vary from ringlets to dreadlocks, all year long. However, approximately 15% of all American Bashkir Curly Registry (ABCR) registered Curly Horse foals are straight coated. They are also called smooth Curlies, since their coat is extra soft compared to the coat of “regular” horses, especially in the wintertime.

Curly Horses do not shed the curls in their ears, mane, fetlocks, or tail in the spring. The curly coat of a Curly Horse in wintertime is not a sign of illness, unlike a horse with Cushing’s disease, but a wanted characteristic of the Curly Horse breed.

According to our breeding standards, all Curly Horses, no matter if straight or curly, should have the following characteristics in common: The head is of medium size with a well-defined

[TOP] The American Bashkir Curly Horse is a very unique breed.

[BOTTOM] Ears are among one of the few body parts that remain curly all year long.

jaw and throat latch; the eyes are wide-set with eyelashes that curl up; ears are short to medium in length with curls inside; the neck is of medium length and deep at the base where it joins the shoulder; the back is noticeably short and deep through the girth; and the legs are heavy boned with short cannon bones as compared to the forearm. They usually have very hard hooves and almond shaped eyes. They are on average between 14 to 16 hands and come in all colors. Most of them display a comparably gentle and curious disposition.

And the extra bonus—they are hypoallergenic, which means that the horse is less likely to cause a person who is allergic to horses to have an allergic response. That does not mean that the

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person will not have an allergy attack, but that often the symptoms are less severe, if they are present at all. So, if you visit a Curly Horse, and you are allergic to horses, be sure to take your medicine with you!

Curly Horses are known for being versatile, hardy, and gentle horses. They are actively used in most of the standard disciplines such as competitive and classical dressage, hunter/jumper, eventing, and combined driving. There have been Curly Horses used in the western disciplines of barrels, reining, gymkhana, and western pleasure. You will find them being used as trail and pack horses, and they even compete in endurance and competitive trail. Many are used as 4H and Pony Club mounts or as therapeutic horses, and are wonderful with these children due to their usually gentle nature.

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Welcomes Ponies of All Colors Submitted by Carole Eaton

At one time, the Quarter Horse Registry decided that small horses or horses with undesirable white markings were unacceptable. So, they were excluded from the Quarter Horse registry.

Thank goodness that some people realized that a small horse or a pony with a bald face had purpose. Thus, the Quarter Pony registry was born.

Today, it seems that the bigger the horse,

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Many of our famous horses were small in stature, but big hearted! Reckless, a World War II pony, proved the endurance of the small horse. In the old west, the cowboys called their horses “pony” or “cowpony,” because many of the horses used in those days would have been pony height. I’m sure you’ve heard of the Indian pony—one of the most interesting coat patterns devel-

Kathryn Kowalczyk, shown here with Opie, passed away on August 8, 2014, at 23 years old. This young lady will be missed by all who knew her.

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Reflects on Horse Show Memories Submitted by Katina WIlson

Each month it seems as though I really have to put my thinking cap on in order to write something newsworthy for our members. This month, I would rather write about a moment that I witnessed at the recent Central Ohio Haflinger show in Ashland, OH. If you have never been to the show, Friday night has fun classes for all participants. Events ranging from flags to the magazine race can be enjoyed by fans and riders alike. On this night, I was watching my daughter run the flag race, standing just inside the gate.

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of three years old, riding his new horse, Skippy. Since Ty is growing up in a horse show family, he knows that as soon as he enters the ring there is probably a pattern. Ty looked up at Tony Matheny, who was running the gate, and asked him about the pattern. Rather than just telling Ty to ride any way he wanted, Tony first asked Ty which bucket he wanted the flag to start in. When Ty gave his answer, Tony then proceeded to tell Ty the pattern for the class, checking with him after every sentence or two to make sure he understood. Once Ty knew the pattern, he and Skippy were off, with mom Jacque Woodward beside the team just in case they needed a little help.

Looking back now, I wish I had not

Ty Woodward, his Haflinger Skippy, and the judge for the Central Ohio Haflinger show, Jennifer Moshier.

forgotten my camera, because just being able to watch the interaction between Ty and Tony was phenomenal and a truly special moment. Thank you Tony, for that wonderful moment that I will remember for a long time. I think Haflingers really do bring out the best in their people!

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Northeast Fjord Horse Association Gears Up for Equine Affaire Submitted by Joanna Cadorette

The Northeast Fjord Horse Association (NFHA) is extremely excited to be back at the Equine Affaire in West Springfield, MA, this year and we are making our plans accordingly.

We would like to thank our delegates at large, Bill and Norma Coli of Blue Heron Farm for heading up the work with us at the Equine Affaire this year.

Once again, we will be in the Breed Pavilion and our Fjords will be present to demonstrate the breed’s kind spirit, beauty, and friendly, easy-going nature.

At our table in the Breed Pavilion, you will find information about the Northeast Fjord Horse Association, the Fjord breed in general, and the possibility of finding our traditional

club attire, as well as our new line of NFHA merchandise. However, if you are keen to pick up a Fjord T-shirt, club saddle pad, or one of our fabulous new “Keep Calm and Love a Fjord” hooded sweatshirts, and you don’t want to risk missing out, you should go online now and place your order at our website while supplies last.

Our club would like to invite as many members and Fjord fans as we can gather to give some of their time and enthusiasm to volunteering at the Equine Affaire. We will need volunteers to man the table and to share their Fjord stories, experiences, and know-how with the inquiring public.

If you can find the time to share your love of this wonderful breed, please

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contact Bill Coli and he will be sure to find the right spot for you.

If you and your friends are interested in participating in the breed demonstrations at the Equine Affaire, please contact Bill Coli with your ideas so we can get to work on a plan for a terrific showing this year.

The Equine Affaire is held every November at the Eastern States Exposition and the dates for this year are Thursday, November 13 through Sunday, November 16.

The Equine Affaire has become an important and long established tradition for the Northeast Fjord Horse Association and we can’t wait to see you there!

In the meantime, we love your entries for our Fun with Fjords points program.

It’s great fun and there are only a couple of months left before we tally it all up, so keep those entries coming!

For further information, visit northeastfjord.com.

To contact Bill and Norma Coli about helping out with the Equine Affaire, please email them at info@ bluheronfarm.com.

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real estate tip real estate guidelines for the equestrian If you breed or board horses you may qualify for farm status.

Farm Status Do you qualify?

Last week, while handing my debit card to the feed store clerk, she asked me if I was a “farm.” Well, yes. I consider myself a farm. We keep five horses, two dogs, a cat, and a flock of egglaying chickens. I even have a name for my farm with a sign I hand painted myself.

But, I had to answer her question with a negative. I know she’s referring to the IRS—does the IRS consider you a farm so I can save you money on your taxes? The answer to that is, unfortunately—no. I’m a hobby farmer in the government’s eyes.

But, that might not be true for your situation. If you breed horses, board horses, raise and sell farm produce, eggs, or even Christmas trees for commercial enterprise, you’re a candidate for farm status.

Advantages to farm status are various, but include government improvement grants, low interest loans for buying farm equipment or making other capital improvements, and, of course—reduced property taxes. Other advantages include workshops, mentorship, and assistance in preserving open space.

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Every state’s rules are slightly different so check with your local department of agriculture and farm bureau for help. In my home state of Connecticut, where open land is scarce, state law sets no minimum acreage requirements. Tracts of farmland need not be contiguous and can even be leased instead of owned. The farmer can earn the majority of his income from an outside source so income is relative only to the “business” or farm. In Connecticut, qualifying farms include horse boarding operations, the breeding of horses, dairy and beef cattle, goat farming, egg production, forestry, wool and fiber, maple sugaring, and even shellfish harvesting.

The motivation on the part of state governments is, of course, to preserve open space and forested areas, but as stated on the Connecticut application, it is in the public’s best interest to maintain a ready and reliable source of food close to home, even near metropolitan areas.

Preserving open space also contributes to the well-being and general happiness of the state’s residents. Who doesn’t

want to take that Sunday drive past Connecticut’s beautiful horse farms?

Over the last several generations we’ve seen many farms disappear, succumbing to economic pressures. These government incentive programs are designed to reverse the trend. Federal and state governments are working hard to foster and develop the next generation of farmers. And that’s a good thing; consider that within the next 10 years alone, half of all farmers are looking toward retirement.

The number of entry-level farmers has fallen by 30 percent since 1987.

As the Connecticut Farm Bureau states, “as the population continues to shift and grow, more pressure is placed on farmers to convert their land to nonagricultural uses. Recognizing that we have a finite amount of agricultural land, the protection and preservation of farmland is necessary to protect the quality of life that Connecticut residents are accustomed to enjoying.” Visit your state’s Department of Agriculture website or your local Farm Bureau to learn more.

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Rhode Island Arabian Horse Association

Dedicated to promoting the Paint Horse breed by offering horse shows and other equine activities.

Advancing and promoting the Arabian and Half-Arabian horse.

SLJSMR VERIZON COM s WWW RIARABIANHORSEASSOCIATION COM

Promoting and Enjoying the Norwegian Fjord Horse.

Established to simplify registration for Miniature Horse owners and breeders while maintaining accurate pedigree information.

TIGGGER IMPULZ NET s WWW NORTHEASTFJORD COM

WCMHR AOL COM s WWW WCMHR COM

Northeast Friesian Horse Club

Yankee Walkers, Gaited Horses of New England

Formed because of our mutual admiration of the Friesian Horse. We are an official chapter of The Friesian Horse Association of North America (FHANA).

Dedicated to the promotion of the wonderful and versatile gaited American breeds.

HORSEFEATHERSNH COMCAST NET s WWW YANKEEWALKERS COM

The Baroque Equestrian Games & Institute

Dedicated to the enjoyment, appreciation, and humane treatment of all Miniature horses.

A competition rewarding the elegance and grace of classical horsemanship.

BREED

Inform and educate the general public about the history and use of the draft horse.

*-INGES HOTMAIL COM s WWW BLACKSWAMPDRIVINGCLUB COM

Charles River Dressage Association

A promotional organization for the Haflinger horse.

Providing affordable quality dressage events.

LMCJIXA GMAIL COM s WWW CRDRESSAGE ORG

Purebred Morab Horse Registry

Colonial Carriage and Driving Society

Dedicated to breeding, buying and selling Morab horses.

Developing and furthering the art of driving for pleasure.

PMHA PUREMORAB COM s WWW PUREMORAB COM

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Carriage driving enthusiasts.

Ohio Haflinger Association JWINK YAHOO COM s WWW OHIOHAmINGER COM

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Black Swamp Driving Club

DISCIPLINE

BREED

INFO NORTHWESTCTDRAFTHORSE COM s WWW NORTHWESTCTDRAFTHORSE COM

s WWW BAROQUEGAMES COM

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Northwest Connecticut Draft Horse Association

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Northeast Miniature Horse Club MOCHAMINIS COMCAST NET s WWW NORTHEASTMINIS ORG

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WORLD CLASS MINIATURE HORSE REGISTRY, INC.

BREED

Northeast Fjord Horse Association

MSJAKE AOL COM s WWW NEFHC COM

BREED

information@quarterponyassociation.com www.quarterponyassociation.com

New England Paint Horse Club INFO NEPHC COM s WWW NEPHC COM

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BREED

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THEPARK HWY NET s WWW FRIESIANSHOWHORSE ORG

Quarter Pony Association BREED

International Friesian Show Horse Association

KKFJORDS GMAIL COM s WWW COLONIALCARRIAGE ORG

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Connecticut Dressage & Combined Training Association, Inc.

New Hampshire Hunter Jumper Association

We are a USDF Group Member Organization and a USEA affiliate.

Dedicated to providing its membership with quality horse shows, a broad learning experience, and a strong foundation for riders who wish to compete at higher levels.

Connecticut Horse Shows Association, Inc.

Ohio Arabian & All Breed Trail Society

Since 1928 - â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Oldest State

Endurance riding, competitive trail riding and pleasure riding.

Organization of its kind in the Country.â&#x20AC;?

Connecticut Trail Rides Association, Inc.

Saratoga Driving Association

Encouraging and promoting the sport of trail riding.

Enjoying all aspects of driving horses.

CAROL FRANK SARATOGADRIVING COM s WWW SARATOGADRIVING COM

Flatlanders Dressage & Combined Training Assocation, Inc.

Southern New England Carriage Driving Association

Serving Northwest Ohioâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s riders since 1980.

Promote, encourage and stimulate popular interest in driving and driving horses of any breed.

s WWW mATLANDERSDRESSAGE COM

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Established 1882

WWW MYOPIAHUNT ORG

Vermont Equine Riding & Driving Association Offering competitive trail rides and drives, endurance rides, and clinics to better the performance and health of the trail horse and its rider.

DBWB MYFAIRPOINT NET s WWW VERDA ORG

National Barrel Horse Association

West Greenwich Horsemanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Association

#1 in Barrel Racing Where Beginners Can Be Winners.

Sharing a love and interest of horses.

s WWW NBHA COM

RIDER COX NET s WWW ORGSITES COM RI WGHA

Western Reserve Carriage Association

Our interests range from restoration and conservation of carriages and sleighs to pleasure driving in modern-made vehicles, to combined driving.

Sharing a love of driving equine powered vehicles.

Improve the understanding of dressage and combined training theories and skills.

www.nhdea.org

DRALES IX NETCOM COM s WWW WRCARRIAGE COM

Bay State Trail Riders Association, Inc. Protecting the future of trail riding.

BSTRA CHARTER NET s WWW BSTRA ORG October 2014

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New Hampshire Dressage and Eventing Association

DISCIPLINE

The New England Region/ Carriage Association of America

603-465-2720 ALRETTER DSADETECTION COM s WWW NEWENGLANDREGIONCAA ORG

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KKFJORDS GMAIL COM s WWW COLONIALCARRIAGE ORG

MTOMANY SBCGLOBAL NET s WWW RIDRIVINGCLUB ORG

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Myopia Hunt Club

DISCIPLINE

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PRESIDENT CT TRAILRIDES ORG s WWW CT TRAILRIDES ORG

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MKRUMLAW WEBCINCY COM s WWW OAATS ORG

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CHSA CHSAONLINE COM s WWW CHSAONLINE COM

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INFO NHHJA COM s WWW NHHJA COM

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Maine Horse Association, Inc. Encourage horseback riding in the state of Maine.

MAINEHORSEASSOCCONTACT YAHOO COM s WWW MAINEHORSEASSOC COM

New York Upper Connecticut Region

INDUSTRY WIDE

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US Pony Club

Supporting individual Pony Clubs in this region

CBSCBSBLJM!TCDHMPCBM OFU r XXX OZVD QPOZDMVC PSH

INDUSTRY WIDE

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Norfolk Hunt Club One of the oldest registered Fox Hunts in the United States.

www.norfolkhunt.com

Silver Heels Riding Club Promote and support an interest in horses, horsemanship and sportsmanship.

C ADAMS SILVERHEELSONLINE COM s WWW SILVERHEELSONLINE COM

Southern New England Horsemenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Association Offering English, western, saddle seat and Miniature classes. Youth & adult exhibitors. 7 shows per year/year-end awards through 6th place.

SAPIA?PAUL?KAREN SBCGLOBAL NET s WWW SNEHASSOCIATION COM

Tri-State Horsemenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Association Promoting equestrian competitions and shows.

PRESIDENT TRISTATEHORSEMEN COM s WWW TRISTATEHORSEMEN COM

Wentworth Hunt Club One of ten recognized hunts in New England, starting in 1976 WENTWORTHHUNT COMCAST NET s WWW WENTWORTHHUNT ORG

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LAST LAUGH

Hiring the Right Horse

By Ange Dickson Finn

actually interview horses to find the right one for the job. It might go something like this (wavy “fantasy sequence music” fades in): Secretary (well, it’s your fantasy, of course you have a secretary, and it’s George Clooney): Ms. Ryder, your next applicant is here.

You: (in Prada riding boots…again, it’s your fantasy): Thank you, George, please show him in.

Horse: Pleased to meet you, Ms. Ryder.

You: Welcome to the barn. I hope you didn’t have too much trouble finding the place.

Horse: Oh, no, once I made it on the trailer it was a straight shot.

You: You…don’t mind the trailer, then?

Horse: (clears throat, looks a bit guilty) Well, I might have had some trouble loading in my younger days, but that’s all in the past.

You: (making notes) Any vices at all?

Horse: None. I load, I clip, I stand for the farrier.

You: Mmmm-hmmmm. I’ve been looking at your show record, and I find your past experience interesting.

Horse: I’ve done a lot.

You: Let’s see now, you got your start on the track, then went through a re-training and outplacement program which led to jumping, is that correct?

Horse: That’s right.

You: No hunter?

Horse: Weeelll, I didn’t really care for hunter. Not quite speedy enough for me.

You: Hmmmm (Horse looks stricken).

Horse: But, uh, that’s when I was younger—I mean, I’ve slowed down since then.

You: I know what you mean, I’m no spring chicken either. Which is why I’m looking for a willing partner, and definitely someone dead broke. I can’t have my horse running off with me, you know. I see you’ve had a few seasons in dressage.

Horse: (Lifting a leg to show his leather dressage boots) Yes, I’ve been upgrading my skill set. Would you like to see my passage?

You: Not just yet, thanks. But your 160 equine

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scores haven’t been all that impressive.

Horse: (hangs his head and paws at the floor) I’m working on it. I tend to get a little above the bit, maybe a head toss once in a while, but if you could see my tests…they’re definitely improving.

You: And yet you’re looking to move into eventing now?

Horse: I, ummmm, I would like to find a position that would integrate all my skills.

You: Ever gone cross-country?

Horse: Actually, no (You flick your Gucci crop impatiently against your Prada boots). But I’m a very quick learner. I’ve got a lot of try. Everyone says I’m quite scopey. And I’d love the feel of the wind in my mane and some turf under my feet again.

You: Is that so? How about water?

Horse: Love it! I’m part fish, honestly.

I’d never refuse a water jump.

You: Well, I don’t know. Dressage is very important in eventing—you’ll have to have some remedial work there (Pushing the intercom button). George, another latte, please, and our guest will have….

Horse: Some alfalfa, if you have some.

You: Sweet feed, on the side?

Horse: Oh, if it’s not too much trouble.

You: Not at all. Now, back to this dressage issue…

Horse: Listen, I just need a little suppling and some conditioning. I don’t like to complain, but with the right rider and trainer…I mean, my last team… and those judges…well, I shouldn’t say anything. I have a lovely extended trot and terrific impulsion.

You: (skeptical) It would mean a lot of work for you.

Horse: No problem, I’m a Thoroughbred, I have lots of energy. I’m not saying I’m hot, mind you! Just willing.

You: (Trying to look, discreetly) You’re a gelding, yes?

Horse: (Chuckles) Nope, still got my family jewels.

You: And, I hate to say anything, but grey…I was hoping for a bay.

Horse: And I was hoping you were an equal opportunity employer. Haven’t you ever heard a good horse is never a bad color? Besides, I have excellent breeding!

You: (under your breath) For a racehorse.

Horse: (Ears pinned) It’s the former racetrack life, isn’t it? That’s what you’re holding against me. It’s not fair!

You: Now, now. Let’s not lose our temper. I thought you said you weren’t hot.

Horse: (Tail swishing) Guy spends a few years at the track and all of a sudden he’s a lowlife. Why, you haven’t even ridden me. You’re just jumping to conclusions!

You: (Standing) That will be quite enough. Here’s the door.

Horse leaves, kicking out as he goes.

You: Stallions. Can’t live with them, can’t live without them. George, call the agency. Have them send over some Irish Sport Horses. Geldings only, please.

Ange Dickson Finn is an award-winning freelance writer, western dressage rider and retired horse show mom who doesn’t have George Clooney as a secretary, but does have the perfect horse for the job. Visit her at ridewithoutfear.com, or email her at ange@ridewithoutfear.com.

illustration: william greenlaw

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