Equine Journal (September 2013)

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Incorporating

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Enhance Your Intercollegiate Riding Career

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contents September 2013

58 Realty Rehab Breathe Life Back Into Your Barn.

BY KATHRYN SELINGA

features 38 The Evolution of Hunter Derbies How these exciting competitions have revitalized the show ring.

BY PAMELA MANSFIELD

Check out our half chap picks on page 30.

Three programs to help enhance your intercollegiate riding career.

BY KAREN ELIZABETH BARIL

70 Mission Accomplished Nine pieces of farm equipment to make your life easier.

BY JENNIFER ROBERTS

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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 28 Now You Know 30 Prepurchase Exam 32 Ask the Vet 34 Saddle Seat Pointers 36 Dressage Pointers

lifestyle 75 Travel 78 Fashion 82 Collecting Thoughts

the scoop 85 News and Affiliates 92 Industry Wide Affiliates 97 Hunter/Jumper 107 Eventing 113 Dressage 125 Driving 131 Western 139 Distance Riding/Trail 141 Morgan 147 Arabian 154 Quarter Horse 157 Baroque 160 Breed Affiliates

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34 Gayle Lampe discusses how to step your English pleasure performance up a notch.

75 Head to Corolla, NC, to meet the Colonial Spanish Wild Mustangs. 103 Kevin Babington and Mark Q put down a winning ride in the $100,000 Woodlea Farms Grand Prix in Lake Placid, NY.

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tail end 164 Real Estate 171 Marketplace 174 Affiliate Directory 178 Directories 188 Stallion Paddocks 189 Classifieds 190 Calendar 192 Last Laugh 8

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on the cover Caitlin Venezia of Holly Hill Farm and Comex Gold competing in Week Three of the Vermont Summer Festival. Read more on page 22.

Photo by David Mullinix

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EDITOR’S NOTE

Time to Upgrade THERE ARE CERTAIN occupations that I feel are quite beneficial when it comes to owning horses. If you aren’t lucky enough to be a millionaire—or married to one—it seems it would be helpful to either be, or have, one of these professionals in your immediate family: a veterinarian, a farrier, a carpenter, and someone in construction (i.e., who owns heavy equipment). I have lucked out on two of these. My husband is a carpenter, which has landed me my dream barn, and we have a close friend who works for a construction company. This has come in very handy over the years as we’ve cleared pastures, leveled land for the barn, and hauled in dump truck loads of free fill to make my arena. I don’t even want to think how much this work would have cost me if I didn’t have this help! Needless to say, it has made me one lucky horse owner. But, even if you haven’t hit the occupational lottery, there are many upgrades you can do around your barn and property that won’t break the bank, and can even be done by those less than handy at wielding a hammer. This month, Kathryn Selinga gives us some great ideas in her article, “Realty Rehab.” From a new coat of paint to upgraded light fixtures, you can find some great ideas on giving your barn that extra flair on page 58.

And if you have some work that needs to be done on your acreage, we have you covered there too, as Jenn Roberts talks farm equipment in her article “Mission Accomplished.” No matter what your task, there is a piece of equipment to make your life easier. Find some ideas on page 70.

Also in this issue, Pamela Mansfield takes a look at the ever-popular hunter derbies. These classes are hitting the hunter world by storm due to their exciting courses, natural jumps, increased prize money, and ability to showcase the athleticism of the horse. The evolving derbies, once popular in the ’50s, ’60s, and ’70s, are back in full force, drawing in large numbers of exhibitors and spectators.

Learn more on page 38.

Finally, if you’re looking to upgrade your riding skills in preparation for your intercollegiate career, turn to page 46 to read Karen Baril’s article, “Get a Leg Up,” as she takes a look at three programs that have been instrumental in simplifying the process of getting on a college riding team.

As horse owners and riders, we strive to improve, and we’re hoping we can help you along the way. As always, we love to hear from you. If you have any suggestions to help us upgrade the Equine Journal, let us know.

Managing Editor

Be a Part of the Equine Journal » This month in our “In Your Words” column, we asked what you think are the biggest issues facing the horse industry. 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. » Have something on your mind? Send your “Letters to the Editor” to editorial@equinejournal. com. Each month, one letter will be chosen as our featured letter and will win a prize pack. » Do you have a horse health or training question? Send your questions to Jenn@equinejournal.com, and we will have a leading veterinarian or trainer provide the answers you are looking for.

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ON THE ROAD

A Sneak Peek of Cavalia’s Odysseo FOR THOSE UNFAMILIAR WITH THE equine extravaganza, Cavalia, their newest production, Odysseo, is one must-see event. On Tuesday, August 6, I was lucky enough to attend a sneak peek of the show. As someone who had never seen the performance before, I didn’t know what to expect…but the moment that my car emerged from the Thomas P. O’Neill Jr. Tunnel in Boston, MA, and I went over the Zakim Bunker Hill Bridge overlooking Somerville and the show’s 125-foot tall big top, I knew I was about to see one of the most spectacular shows of my entire life.

Upon entering the tent—which happens to be the world’s largest touring big top—I was instantly surrounded by a sea of darkness and eclectic music. The show may not have actually started yet, but I was already captivated by the enormity of everything, including the tent, Me at the sneak peek of Cavalia’s Odysseo. the massive seating, and when I finally sat down, the staging area. It was so large that I nearly forgot that I was sitting beneath a tent, and felt more like I was inside a Broadway theater.

The show began in an enchanted forest with horses grazing beneath clouds and a setting sun. From there, it moves on to a number of acrobats performing gymnastic routines and jumping more than 15 feet in the air on jumping stilts. Just as our equine counterparts would leap flawlessly over these obstacles, the cast members cleared them with room to spare. As soon as the acrobats finished and exited the stage, a number of horse and rider teams came out to complete the course, comprised of human-standards carrying poles. In total, there were 63 horses used throughout the show—some performed at liberty and demonstrated the haute école, while others were used for trick riding.

The acrobatics were equally as astounding as the equestrian performance. One particularly impressive act consisted of a life-sized carousel that dropped down from the ceiling onto the staging area, with acrobats dancing in pairs alongside one another on rotating and static poles while an onstage vocalist sang a romantic melody.

The combination of acrobats, horses, a live orchestra, vocalist, and trick riders altogether—paired with intricate costumes and a scenic backdrop that continually evolved throughout the show and consisted of actual hills, and eventually, a virtual waterfall streaming into a lake for the finale—was breathtaking. Just as I had anticipated, Cavalia’s Odysseo was a truly spectacular event that left me bereft of words on how to describe it. The best way to comprehend what a magical experience this is, is to go and see it for yourself.

Executive Editor

» Check out a Q & A with Cavalia cast member Stephanie Evans at equinejournal.com/community/ blogs/on-the-road. » Postponed from its original July date, the Jumper Classic returns to the North Shore September 4-8; be sure to head on over to the event, and pick up a copy of the Equine Journal.

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What’s Going On…This Month

“HORSES, HUMANS, AND TECHNOLOGY COMBINE TO CREATE ONE RAVISHING IMAGE AFTER ANOTHER.” Boston Globe

“CAVALIA’S ODYSSEO IS AN UNBRIDLED SPECTACLE!” Boston Herald

Under the White Big Top at Assembly Row in Somerville (Boston), MA 1.866.999.8111 • c a v a l i a . n e t September 2013

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR [ FEATURED LET TER ]

A TuffRider Sheet 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 a TuffRider Thermo Manager Stable Sheet. All letters we receive by September 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 Ute Shepard for winning September’s letterof-the-month! She will receive a thermal blanket from TuffRider.

I just finished reading the Ask the Vet article on weaning.

Weaning can be such a stressful time on the foal and the mare. I have seen it done both ways, quick and gradual.

One challenge some owners may face is that if you have limited acreage, keeping them separated, they will always be within earshot of each other. A friend of mine came up with the idea of playing the radio rather loud to drown out the noise of the foal or mare screaming. It also seems easier on the foals if you have a buddy for him/her during that time. If you have worked with your baby from early on, this also presents you with the opportunity to bond even more with your youngster.

- Ute Shepard, Greenwich, OH

I wanted to share this photo of my daughter, Kylie Hwalek, and her pony, Just One Wish, with you.

-Heather Hwalek Windsor, CT

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I wanted to thank you for publishing the picture of my daughter, Sarah Sardella, and her year-end achievements in the June issue of the Equine Journal. It meant so much to her to see all of her hard work being recognized. She was told she was going to be in another publication, and then they didn’t put her in it, so it was so gracious of you to do this for her. I wish you could have seen the look on her face when we got to the barn and someone had posted the article on the bulletin board.

Thanks again, -Maryellen Sardella Via email Got my latest issue in the mail yesterday. Great article, titled “Playing it Safe.” I’ve carried private horse owners liability insurance on my two [equines] for several years now, it’s truly very affordable. You would be surprised!

-Danni Gohemi Via Facebook I loved the August issue of the Equine Journal. I felt that there was something for everyone from reining, to snaffle dressage bits, to the incredible story of Bazy Tankersley and how she transformed the Arabian world. I also appreciate how EJ strives to keep things local by featuring local shows, clubs, results, and special interest stories. The format is great and easy to maneuver through. I also look forward to certain columns every month like Hunter/Jumper News, Training Tips, and the ever so funny and sarcastic Ange Dickson Finn in Last Laugh.

-Molly Nelson Otisfield Gore, ME The Equine Journal is the only magazine we get that we read cover to cover. By the time we’re finishing it up, the next one comes in a nicker of time!

Keep up the great work.

-Randy Bestwick Warrior Friesians

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IN YOUR WORDS

My main issue is with the Pregnant Mares’ Urine (PMU) industry; it is a disgusting practice that has really fallen out of the limelight.

-Tracie Kinard The economy!

-Cassidy Naskawicz People drugging their horses so that they can win. These cheaters don’t even think twice about the horse’s well-being.

-Bretta Anderton

Today’s biggest issue is the same one that we’ve always faced, and probably always will: continually trying to ensure the welfare of the horse.

Whether the topic is slaughter, over-breeding, soring, or drugging horses, the real problem at hand are those who aren’t concerned for the horse’s welfare. And no matter what kinds of rules we come up with or try to enforce, there are always (unfortunately) going to be people who are uneducated, or who simply don’t care.

-Elisabeth Prouty-Gilbride, Executive Editor

What green practices do you use

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Inferior breeding programs that lead to an excess of unwanted or surrendered horses.

-Sue Schwenn The cost of keeping a horse; cost prohibits many great horses from making it to the big leagues.

-Jessica Gocke

From Our Staff

For Next Month:

The cost of feed.

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Drugging performance horses and the legalization of slaughter have certainly taken over the spotlight!

-Remi Munschenk The [fact that] costs of all our products to take care of our horses are more expensive.

-Phil Silva

There are so many issues, but one we don’t talk of often is the issue of deworming. We need to change our approach so that the parasites do not develop complete resistance.

-Michele Klein Loss of land and trails to development—land that could be used for riding, keeping horses, and growing hay and grain.

-Joan Ganotis Unwanted horses and slaughter.

-Beth Thomas In no particular order: over-breeding of horses (by backyarders, the Thoroughbred industry, PMU industry, and large breeders); effects of drought on the industry; the surplus of unwanted horses; under-regulated drugging and medication; abuse of horses (for showing or not); and uneducated owners.

-Carol Landkrohn

Send your answers to Jenn@EquineJournal.com.

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What do you think are the biggest issues facing the horse industry now?

Controlling irresponsible, rampant breeders so that eventually we won’t need to worry about equine slaughter.

-Sheree Davis

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Equine Journal Advertorial

On The Cover

Caitlin Venezia and Comex Gold, shown with owner Jennifer Combs, have taken the hunter derby world by storm, most recently winning the $5,000 NEHJA Hunter Derby at the Vermont Summer Festival.

Holly Hill Farm

THREE high-quality stables come together to form the Holly Hill Farm and Holly Hill Show Stables names.

The competition-oriented facilities are geared toward the serious hunter/jumper rider, and they have made a name for themselves on the East Coast show scene.

Their riders compete at every level, from competing weekly at local shows to the large A rated competitions throughout the show season. At the end of the season, their riders are constantly seen collecting the top ribbons at the finals and national competitions. During the winter months, Holly Hill participates at the Winter Equestrian Festival held in West Palm Beach, FL. This past summer, Holly Hill earned five circuit champions and over 30 champion and reserve awards at the Vermont Summer Festival. Whether your interest is in local shows or traveling to the rated competitions, these top equestrian facilities offer something for you.

The original Holly Hill Farm in Marstons Mills, MA, has several show barns, two riding rings, two sand turnouts, and numerous large grass paddocks. The stable is only one hour from Boston, MA, and Providence, RI, and just a mile from the very pristine small villages of Osterville and Oyster Harbors.

Additionally, the facility is located between two ponds, which offer swimming to summer program students.

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In addition to their horse show string, Holly Hill Show Stables in Hanover, MA, is the home of the Boston University college team, and is a quick commute from Boston. Situated on 10 acres, the facilities include both an indoor and an outdoor ring. Holly Hill also has an Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) team that competes and is consistently seen placing in the top ribbons. Their large selection of quality sales horses also offers something for everyone and a way for everyone to enter the show ring confidently.

Their experienced staff has a wide swath of expertise— everyone plays a large role in the success of the barn, and all instructors are USHJA certified. Patricia W. Harnois is an instructor and an USEF “R” judge. Cathy Grady is an instructor as well as a course designer. Nancy Venezia serves as the office and horse show manager, is the founder of the Cape Cod Hunter Horse Shows, which started in 1979, and is president of the South East Hunter Association, while her daughter Caitlin Venezia is the resident grand prix rider as well as a USEF “r” judge and instructor. Phyllis Cervelli is an instructor and rider for the barn as well as the coach at Boston University. Karla Galasso acts as barn manager, rider, instructor, and IEA coach, and has been with Holly Hill for 27 years.

For more information about Holly Hill Show Stables, please visit HollyHillStables.com or email hollyhill7@aol.com. Becoming a part of the Holly Hill family is a choice that you will not regret making.

Photo: David Mullinix

A Facility for Riders of All Levels, from Leadline to Grand Prix

Vermont Summer Festival First Year Green Circuit Champion Jennifer Combs’ “Comex Gold”

Photo: David Mullinix

Monica Algarra and Rushy Marsh Farms' RMF Botero Reserve Champion at Lake Placid & VSF Champion RMF Vivaldi Caitlin Venezia and Rushy Marsh Farms' RMF Bogota Champion at Lake Placid & Vermont Summer Festival Haley White and Danielle Stacy's Tiona 3 Champions High Childrens Classic Vermont Summer Festival Champion High Childrens Classic Skidmore Saratoga Champion High Childrens Classic Silver Oak Jumper Tournament Tom Cervelli and The "7" Groups' Contino 5 Champion Low Childrens Classic Vermont Summer Festival Vermont Summer Festival Circuit Champions - Jennifer Combs & Carthano Z, Caitlin Venezia and Jennifer Combs' Comex Gold, Meredith Combs & Preston, Kim Miller & Fair Wind and Claire King & Yours Truly Congratulations to all of our clients for their outstanding achievements this 2013 show season

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Photo of the Month

“Whoa there, boy!” Brooke Johnson Maiello’s gelding comes to a sliding stop.

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$210,000

Home For The Holiday

Funny Cide, winner of two legs of Thoroughbred racing’s Triple Crown in 2003, the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness Stakes, traveled to Saratoga Springs, NY, for a special 10th anniversary celebration to mark his victories and the 150th Anniversary of Racing at Saratoga. The only New York-bred horse to win the Kentucky Derby, Funny Cide returned home to make an appearance at Saratoga Race Course on August 4, 2013, for an Equine Retirement Day Salute to Funny Cide.

Funny Cide, or “Funny,” as he is known at the Kentucky Horse Park’s Hall of Champions where he has lived since moving there in 2008, retired with the highest earnings ever by a New York-bred Thoroughbred at $3,529,412. At the 2003 Kentucky Derby, he was known as “the people’s horse” mostly through the story of his owners—a group of former high school buddies who pooled their money to buy the chestnut gelding.

Hit the Road!

We asked: What type of trailer do you ship your horse in?

Straight Load

Stock

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34%

Slant Load

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USA Equestrian Trust has awarded nearly $210,000 in grants for 10 projects submitted by equine non-profits during the first of the foundation’s two 2013 application periods.

Those projects awarded funding were: American Youth Horse Council ($5,000) to support its annual symposium that educates youth on all facets of the equine industry through demonstrations, presentations, and discussions; The Dressage Foundation ($5,000) to help revamp its website and offer an improved online experience for visitors; Healing Horses & Armed Forces ($15,600) to assist its equine therapy program for veterans; Horse Park Of New Jersey at Stone Tavern, Inc. ($35,000) to replace the aging lighting system at the park’s indoor arena to better serve its expanded clinic and educational program activities; Kentucky Horse Park Foundation, Inc. ($25,000) to assist in the creation of a dedicated horse path at the Kentucky Horse Park to enhance safety for horses and riders; USEF Equine Health Research Fund ($21,173) for a research project at the University of Minnesota that is using next-generation whole genome sequencing to search for a genetic basis for shivers; USEF U.S. Saddle Seat Equitation World Cup ($50,000) to assist in hosting the 2014 International Saddle Seat Equitation World Cup; USEF U.S. Saddle Seat Equitation Young Rider Team ($10,000) to develop riders for future U.S. Saddle Seat Equitation World Cup competitions; University of NebraskaLincoln ($29,100) to create new online educational materials for eXtension HorseQuest and My Horse University; and Western Dressage Association of America ($13,415) to create a video library showcasing western dressage, a new discipline inclusive to all breeds of horses.

To learn more about USA Equestrian Trust and its programs or to apply during the second round of grants, visit the Trust’s website at trusthorses.org.

Want to be included in our polls?

Visit us on Facebook by scanning the QR Code with your smartphone.

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A 10-person jury in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas, Amarillo Division, ruled in favor of the plaintiffs in a recent lawsuit against the American Quarter Horse Association. The plaintiffs sued AQHA alleging that AQHA Rule REG106.1, which prohibits the registration of cloned horses and their offspring in AQHA’s breed registry, violates federal and state anti-trust laws.

“We are deeply disappointed by the outcome of this trial,” said AQHA Executive Vice President Don Treadway Jr. “It continues to be our position that our rule prohibiting the registration of clones and their offspring is both reasonable and lawful.”

The lawsuit was filed in April 2012; Rule REG106.1 has been on AQHA’s books since 2004, although clones and their offspring have never been eligible for registration with AQHA.

FUNNY CIDE PHOTO BY ANNE EBERHARDT

Clones in the News

Approved

Triple Crown Nutrition, Inc. proudly revealed its new and improved website: triplecrownfeed.com. The new website design reflects the company’s desire to offer consumers a first class experience while connecting them with the Triple Crown brand. The new website is user friendly and answers many common equine questions.

“It is time to take our website to the next level,” said Rob Daugherty, Chief Executive Officer of Triple Crown Nutrition, Inc. “This site reflects the thinking and efforts of the Triple Crown Team, as well as our commitment to being open and accessible to the consumer.”

Did You Know?

It was an ancient practice to put a horse’s shoes on backwards to mislead a pursuing enemy. It was first used by King Alphonso in the 11th century in his escape from the Moorish King Ali Maymon of Toledo, Spain; then again in 1303 by Robert the Bruce in his escape from King Edward; and in 1530 by Duke Christopher of Wuurtemburg in his escape from Emperor Charles V.

Remember to stay alert for equi ne diseases. You can use the “Outbreak Al ert” site to see what eq uine diseases are in yo ur area at outbreak alert.com.

FUNNY CIDE PHOTO BY ANNE EBERHARDT

At the Mid-Year meeting of the United States Equestrian Federation, the board of directors passed a rule change proposal effective December 1, 2013, which recognizes western dressage as an individual discipline that will have its own chapter in the USEF Rule Book for the 2014 competition season.

The Western Dressage Association of America (WDAA) is honored to be the USEF Recognized Affiliate for this exciting new discipline. WDAA is excited to bring its focus and mission of “Honoring the Horse” to the USEF’s horse welfare initiative. They will work closely with USEF coordinating rule processes and other affiliate functions.

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

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San Lucas, foaled in 1955, represented the United States Equestrian Team in a record 43 Nations’ Cup competitions.

1968

William Steinkraus became the first American to win an individual Olympic gold medal with Snowbound at the 1968 Mexico City Games.

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The United States show jumping team won their first Olympic team gold medal in 1984, with Frank Chapot leading the charge as their Chef d’Equipe.

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A form of show jumping was first included in the Olympic Games in 1900. Its current format appeared in 1912, with its popularity increasing partially due to its suitability as a spectator sport.

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14.1

The most famous example of a successful pony competing in show jumping is Stroller, who only stood at 14.1 hands.

He was an individual silver medal winner and was part of the Great Britain show jumping team in the 1968 Summer Olympics, completing one of the few clean rounds in the competition.

PHOTOS: COURTESY OF SHOW JUMPING NOSTALGIA

The official Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) record for the highest jump is 2.47 meters (8 ft 1.25 in), performed by Huaso (formerly known as Faithful), ridden by Captain Alberto Larraguibel Morales at Viña del Mar, Santiago, Chile, on February 5, 1949.

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bits & pieces PREPURCHASE EXAM

Half Chaps Ariat Close Contact Half Chaps

Kerrits GripTek Gator

Our tester loved the lightness of these half chaps, which prevented her from sweating a lot while in the saddle. As someone who has been known to break zippers, she had no problem getting in and out of them multiple times. They had the look of leather, but with added benefits from the GripTek fabric—they provided a better grip for our tester, even while she was trail riding in the rain. Even better, they were easy to keep clean—you can either hose them off, or even throw them in the washing machine. The only drawback to these half chaps was the Velcro on the outside of them, which caused the material to bunch up in a couple of places. Although it didn’t affect our tester’s riding, this proved to be a bit distracting.

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The Ariat Close Contact chaps are true to their name, with a snug, yet comfortable fit and delectably supple leather that grips nicely. Paired with the Spanish cut topline, these half chaps have a regal, custom feel to them. The downside?

While the back zipper maintains a streamlined look, getting them on was a little bit more difficult for our tester than side zip options. Luckily, the double stretch panels give that extra flexibility to get them on and the ability to perform your best in the saddle.

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They say that practice makes perfect. This month we tested half chaps to help you get a leg up on the competition.

Perri’s Professional Half Chaps

These terrific smooth leather chaps are a great option for the rider looking for a professional look at a reasonable price point. The calfskin allowed for close contact with the horse, while the elasticized leather leg panel gave a customized fit, even through the ankle (our tester loved the elastic portion over the foot that gave a reassuring fit). The double snaps kept the zipper in place, letting our tester worry about riding…and not her half chaps! The only downside to these chaps was the small wrinkles that began to develop under the reinforced calf after many rides; however, they were barely noticeable when riding.

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Smith Worthington Mesh Half Chaps

These innovative half chaps are truly “too cool!” The mesh along the front and the side keep air circulating and prevent your legs from becoming too sweaty. The synthetic suede inner leg provides ample grip, while the elastic panel along the back of the calf gives a close fit. A unique pair of half chaps, they certainly have our tester’s vote for hot days in the saddle.

While they may not be overly close fitting through the ankle, these half chaps fit a variety of legs well (the huge variety of available colors is a plus, too!).

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This month’s products for review will be donated to the EquiCenter Therapeutic Riding Program.

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

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A Joint Investigation The Lowdown on Osteoarthritis

BY LAUREN BERNSTEIN, D.V.M., ALYSSA WARNEKE, D.V.M., AND GRANT MYHRE, D.V.M., OF MYHRE EQUINE CLINIC

Q:

My horse has osteoarthritis; how can I keep him comfortable?

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Causes Several factors, including trauma to the joint, conformation, shoeing, and natural aging, have been linked with osteoarthritis.

Certain traumatic causes of osteoarthritis may be from bone fractures and meniscal or ligamentous injuries. Such injuries require arthroscopy and/or surgical fixation.

Clinical Signs The primary clinical signs of osteoarthritis in the horse include lameness, stiffness, and joint effusion. Evaluation and X-rays of the affected joint(s) are necessary for a definitive diagnosis.

Treatment The goal of treatment is to reduce pain and, therefore, prevent lameness and minimize progression of joint deterioration. The principal methods for treating osteoarthritis depend on the cause of the disease. Treatments for osteoarthritis routinely include joint injections with drugs, such as corticosteroids, hyaluronic acid, polysulfated glycosaminoglycans (PSGAG), and/or new biological therapies, 32

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PHENYLBUTAZONE (BUTE) Forms: Powder, paste, injectable, pills.

Uses: Bute seems to be more effective for musculoskeletal pain from injuries and/or inflammation of the bones, ligaments, and tendons.

Osteoarthritis occurs when the articular cartilage in the horse’s joint begins to degenerate and break down, resulting in pain, swelling, and lameness.

such as: conditioned serum (IRAP); oral medications, such as non-steroidal antiinflammatories (e.g., Bute and Equioxx); and nutraceuticals, such as those based on glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate (e.g., Adequan, Legend, and Cosequin). As it is, however, proof that these oral medications cause improvement is generally lacking at this time. Additional therapies for osteoarthritis include cryotherapy (Game Ready), cold hosing, pressure wraps, and shockwave therapy. Corrective shoeing can also provide benefits in alleviating discomfort if it is caused by conformational defects.

Prognosis The prognosis for osteoarthritis varies and is dependent on the number of joints involved, the severity of bone changes within these joints, and how quickly the horse’s condition has progressed or worsened. Most horses cannot continue at a high level of competition for long after osteoarthritis has set in. However, many horses can continue being used as a trail or pleasure horse or be in light work and live a long, happy life.

FLUNIXIN MEGLUMINE (BANAMINE) Forms: Paste, injectable.

Uses: Banamine seems to be more effective for internal pain, such as colic, eye pain, and uterine pain.

FIROCOXIB (EQUIOXX) Forms: Paste, injectable.

Uses: Effective alleviating the pain and inflammation associated with equine osteoarthritis/degenerative joint disease.

Different veterinarians may have their own personal preferences for using one drug over the other in certain situations, however, and there is no right or wrong answer. In most cases, NSAIDs are interchangeable.

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Osteoarthritis is characterized as a progressive deterioration of the articular cartilage (the tissue that covers the surfacing of bones connected at a joint) and changes in the bone and soft tissues of the joint. The earliest stage of osteoarthritis (OA), also known as degenerative joint disease (DJD), occurs when the articular cartilage begins to degenerate and break down. As the cartilage deteriorates, the body attempts to repair it but is often unsuccessful, likely due to the loss of specialized cells known as chondrocytes. Because the remaining cells within the joint are impaired, they are unable to repair the joint damage, and osteoarthritis begins.

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bits & pieces QUICK TIPS tips from top professionals

Saddle Seat Pointers

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My English horse is always ready to “reverse and trot” when I am in the show ring. Do you have any pointers for keeping him fresh and in the moment?

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I think we saddle seat people follow the same routine too often, and our horses learn to anticipate what we want them to do next. It is important that your horse waits for your command, and he should not take it upon himself to start a new gait before you have asked for it.

We must remember that horses are creatures of habit, and if they always do their gaits in the show ring in the same order, they will eventually think ahead of you and start out on their own. In many cases this is just because they are trying to please you, but it will get you in trouble. This could be a real problem in a pleasure class where the judge might ask for you to reverse and walk instead of trot. If your horse anticipates the trot and gets ahead of you, that can make the difference between a blue ribbon and an earth toned one or perhaps none at all in a large class!

I think the western and hunter people have the right idea. I have seen a judge at an Arabian show ask a western class the minute the gate is closed to reverse, and the class is worked clockwise first and then reversed and worked “the first way of the ring” second. This will keep the horse from knowing when it is time to line up and heading into the center before the class is over.

I have also seen western and hunter judges at Arabian and Morgan shows ask for the canter (or lope) before the trot.

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home. In addition, it is not necessary to perform all of the horse’s gaits every time you ride him.

If he is five gaited, don’t canter him every time, and other times do not practice the slow gait or rack.

If at all possible, take your horse on a trail ride once in a while.

Competition horses can be very good on the trail, and it will really freshen them up for their next show ring performance.

Out on the trail there won’t be a fence to help guide the horse; he will have to be to be dependent on the Anticipation can mean the difference between winning the class rider’s cues for and not placing at all. Be sure to change up your training rides to every movement. help make your show ring performance a success.

As Hoppy Bennett says, “The horse should wait for an invitation from of the United the rider to move or to do anything.”

Professional He should not be anticipating his next Horseman’s move and should wait on you to tell him Association what it is, so get out of your comfortEquitation able routine and change things up a bit.

Instructor of the This will prevent both you and your Year Award, the horse from getting bored and will serve Missouri-Kansas to keep things fresh.

Horse Person of the Year Award at the I hope this helps you the next time American Royal Horse Show, the “Distinguished you are in the show ring. Good luck!

Professor Award” at William Woods University, GAYLE LAMPE is currently an adjunct professor at William Woods University in Fulton, MO, after being the saddle seat program director there for 41 years. She holds judges’ cards in nine equestrian disciplines, and has judged competitions in 43 states as well as in Australia, Canada, Great Britain, and South Africa. Gayle has been the recipient

and the Lurline Roth Sportsmanship Award at the American Saddlebred Horse Convention.

In 2007, she received the Audrey Gutridge Award at the World Championship Saddle Horse Show. Also in 2007, The American Riding Instructor’s Association awarded Gayle the title of “Master Instructor.” In 1996, Gayle authored the book Riding For Success, Both In and Out of the Show Ring.

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bits & pieces QUICK TIPS tips from top professionals

Dressage Pointers

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In the sitting trot, my legs often slide forward, and I begin to look like I am sitting in a chair, not on my horse. Do you have any tips to help keep my body in alignment?

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Your self-description is funny, because the standard term for that incorrect position is called a “chair seat.” It is a common error made by dressage riders in general—professionals, adult amateurs, and juniors alike—so, you are in good company.

Some people find that leaning back with their legs forward makes it easier to absorb the bounce of the sitting trot.

Some find it an easier way to engage their seat and seat bones. It may seem easier, but it is, nevertheless, incorrect.

In my opinion, the easiest way to correct this issue is to always imagine your heel, lined up with both your hip and your shoulder. If you mentally imagine this line—traveling through your heel, hip, and shoulder, (like the pole through a carousel horse)—it will align you, keep you stretched up properly, and keep your leg back in the correct position.

If you continue this feeling, and this imagery, you will stay in the correct alignment. It is a great benefit to have someone on the ground to physically place your body into this position, so you can feel when it is correct. And, longe lessons are fantastic for working on your position, strength, balance, and coordination.

The other feeling, and imagery, that I regularly use with my students is to stretch taller from the hip up, and stretch longer from the hip down. I feel that this is very beneficial. It helps with keeping your shoulders over your hips, and the weight dropping down into your heels. Using imagery of the body position of a ballerina, ballroom 36

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Sitting the trot cordancer, or figure rectly takes strength, skater are all very coordination, and time. helpful for that of proper riding position.

The leg slipping forward is a balance, coordination, and, perhaps most of all, strength issue. I always illustrate this to my riders by physically placing their leg from the forward position to making it line up with the hip and shoulder. Eventually, their leg will come back, as their strength improves, their riding matures, and their position becomes more sophisticated.

Please note that this takes lots of time— years, not days of practice, coordination, and strength.

Please, be patient with yourself. Like any athletic sport, it’s difficult, and patience is paramount.

A good analogy is that your leg position mirrors the advancement of the dressage horse up the levels. When the rider has a preTraining Level leg, it is usually too far Clare brings to the forward, and not yet strong, effective, table 39 years of or coordinated. As the rider comes equine experience, into a Training Level leg, the leg will gained from Pony gradually start to work its way back, Club and eventing, until, over time, it is in alignment. Just jumpers, starting as the dressage horse works his or her youngsters, ground way slowly and gradually up the levels, driving, dressage consistently gaining strength, balance, (competition, and coordination, the same will happen instruction, and training through Grand with you and your leg position.

Prix), reining, and basic training. She has Good luck, good riding, and all the best been awarded her United States Dressage to you and your equine.

Federation (USDF) Bronze and Silver Medals.

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Evolution Hunter Derbies THE

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Who knew tradition could reap so much excitement and benefit to a sport the way that the hunter derbies have done for the world of hunters? In 2008, the United States Hunter Jumper Association (USHJA) took the sport back to its roots and revitalized the show ring. Today, the hunter derby showcases the brilliance and athleticism of the horse, reinvigorates the shows and sponsorships, packs in the spectators, offers more prize money, and makes those who remember the shows of the ’50s, ’60s, and ’70s enjoy waves of nostalgia.

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Bringing Back the Derby “The derby brought a lot of excitement back to hunters,” says Jennifer Alfano, one of the first stars to emerge in the class. Her derby horse, Jersey Boy, is a three-time winner of the USHJA International Hunter Derby Finals and 2012 USEF National Horse of the Year. “[The sport was] stale and a little boring, and people were not getting involved.”

Derbies offer the challenges of varying heights and distances, with obstacles that often include natural logs and brush. “Derby horses have to be brave and scopey and willing to do something a little different,” says Alfano.

There are two levels of hunter derbies offered. The National Derby is for heights of 3'5" and the International Derby ranges from 3'6" to 4'3" and higher. Even grand prix show jumping riders are getting into the act, it’s fun and is a great opportunity to showcase the scope and handiness of their horses. The term “derby horse” is quite common these days and the horses are in big demand.

The hunter derbies are “more about riding and the horses’ athletic performance than counting strides,” trainer Diane Carney says. The Illinois-based trainer has been a huge supporter of the promotion of the hunter derbies since before their formal introduction, and was involved in some of the earliest competitions, such as the memorable events held at MK Pritzker’s Evergreen Invitational in Chicago and later at what Carney considers to be the Aachen for Hunters at Wrenwood Farm in Naples, FL. 40

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Carney hosts an annual George Morris clinic at her Telluride Farm. She explains that Morris, the legendary horseman who has greatly influenced hunter/jumper riders, had the idea for the derbies after watching the declining style of the jumps in the hunter rings.

“He wanted to see a class with a real gallop, a real jumping effort with energy, and great riding and great sponsorships,” says Carney. “[The hope was to] put the theory of what the sport was out in the field back into the ring. It’s not that new.

Back in the ’60s, ’70s, and ’80s, it was done in what we called the Hunter Classic in Devon and Wellington.”

In the quiet hunter ring, horses that show fluid and correct jumping style are the ones who are in the ribbons. Over the years the sport took on a sameness and uniformity about it that lacked luster.

USHJA’s Ron Danta, who heads the International Hunter Derby Task Force, recalls the pivotal moment when “Carl and Rush Weeden were asked by George Morris to gather a group of horsemen along with USHJA President Bill Moroney to hold a dinner meeting at their house so that George could share his vision of bringing hunter tradition back along with a demand on the riders to use a higher technical skill while demonstrating the gallop. Bill was gracious enough to get this program passed through the USHJA board and form a committee to get the ball rolling with rules, regulations, specifications, awards—the whole nine yards. It has been one of USHJA’s most successful programs.”

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The excitement of hunter derbies comes from the challenges of jumps at varying heights and distances, with obstacles that often include natural logs and brush.

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Raising the Bar Since that time, the derbies have not only reached new heights, but are much more technical, and the evolution has been as exciting as the class itself.

“The derbies have gotten course designers to be more creative. This is our fifth year of our Derby Championships (we’re not calling them finals anymore). Last year Steve Stephens did a beautiful job setting up a beautiful hunter course, but the technicality was the same as doing a grand prix course. He’s a genius of a course designer.

The high options were very big and substantial, and for riders to get that bonus point, the jumps need to be that high and substantial.”

Additionally, the show ring has a whole new look with a better impact on all the classes, thanks to the derbies. “Six or seven years ago, at most horse shows we were seeing a lot of PVC jumps, planks, and panels. I think the hunter derby brought us back to using more brush natural coops, natural logs the hunting types of jumps. I think that has helped the horses jump better.”

Speaking of jumping better, Danta says, “I think that can be attributed to the derby jumps along with the handy part of the International Hunter Derby. When we started that, the next step was that all the rest of the divisions, including ponies, started adding a handy class into their division. USHJA has raised the bar in demanding a higher level of horsemanship, especially in the more challenging 42

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handy round. It requires more skill and technique and more planning on how to be handier than the others in the class in order to get more points. It’s raised [the] bar for riding skills and the horses’ skills, and doing tighter turns with more gallops to the jumps. We don’t have maximum heights anymore. We’re allowing course designers to use their judgment based on the quality of horses and riders they have at that horse show as to how difficult and how high to make courses and jumps. I’ve been at many derbies where the high options are 4'6".”

The evolution of this exciting new competition continues and has been carefully planned by a task force of riders, trainers, and competition managers from across the country who met countless times under the leadership of Danta to establish a five-year plan.

“Our dream as a committee was for the derbies to be the grand prix of hunters. It’s truly turning out to be just that,” he says.

The classes are extremely popular, says Kristen ValeMosack, HITS show manager. “We see at least 50-60 entries in some of the classes. The derby is also very special for spectators, and is typically offered on a Friday or Saturday later in the day. People stay to watch the class and it goes on into the evening. It’s a great crowd.” The increase in interest and sponsorships, as well as prize money, speaks for itself.

“Now every single horse show wants to offer a derby,” says Kelli MacDonald, trainer at Wrenwood Farm, one of the first to showcase the derby. “It’s a special class to have

photo: courtesy of Wrenwood Farm

An example of a high option fence next to a low option at Wrenwood Farm’s International Hunter Derby.

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[LEFT] Derby classes are a draw for many competitors, and it’s a goal of riders to qualify. [RIGHT] Derbies today have reached new heights with much more advanced courses that require skill and technique from riders.

to earn more prize money. “We are also once again offering the “Consolation Round” so graciously sponsored by Mr. Rick Moyer of Moyer Farms, LLC,” says Danta. “We really have a lot to offer this year. It’s also the first year we are charging an entry fee where 80% goes back as prize money.

The prize money will be the highest ever!”

“The term ‘derby horse’ is now in everyone’s vocabulary,” says Carney. “It speaks for itself when everyone wants to find a way to be a part of it.”

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that also helps the rest of the horse show.” Such a class is a draw for competitors, and it’s a goal of many riders to qualify for the derby. “Riders can stand to earn significant money in prizes.” Even the horses seem to like the variety of jumps and open gallop. There is more to pay attention to, and it takes a smart rider to find the best track.

The hunter derby is still evolving, and this year USHJA introduces the tier system, modeled after a successful program in the reining world. It will allow riders and owners

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Programs to Help Enhance Your Intercollegiate Riding Career

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oday, the opportunities to compete individually or as a team in college have never been better. But, finding and getting on the team of your choice can be like navigating the world’s most complicated jumper course.

Requirements for joining a college team vary drastically. Some schools restrict team membership to students who are majoring or minoring in equestrian studies, others do not. And while most teams have a place for beginner riders, some require a higher level of riding, or at least a presentation that wows the team coach in order to secure a spot.

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College teams also vary widely in terms of cost, availability of lessons, competition, and even driving distance to the college barn. But one thing is for sure: just about every team requires some sort of tryout, and the competition for available slots can be tough. How do you navigate the application process, showcase your riding skills, meet coaches, and get picked for your top team? If you were a talented football or baseball player, the coach would probably come to you, but in the equestrian world, you’ve got to meet the colleges halfway. Three- and four-day clinics held all over the country help students, parents, college representatives, and team coaches come together to make the process easier. Here are a few of the best venues to do just that.

The Equestrian Talent Search

This program seeks to do for high school riders what football and basketball have done for their sports. In a uniquely combined weekend format, the Equestrian Talent Search (ETS) offers riders and their parents an immersion in what college riding is all about, including classroom seminars on how the recruitment process works, tips and suggestions for choosing the right college, and help in finding college riding opportunities. The weekend starts with the seminars and then moves on to mounted clinics where students learn the skills they need to ride strange horses in a competition setting. Riders find out how to attract the coach’s attention in a positive way and are given exercises and drills to build on their strengths. All riders participate in a 90-minute clinic— riding on the flat and over fences. Riders and parents are encouraged to watch and learn from all clinics, regardless of whether or not their child is riding in them.

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Equestrian Talent Search participants work closely with top coaches while competing for scholarship money. Above, former Sweet Briar College coach Ian McCartney walks the jump course with a group of students.

for scholarships. In addition to the individual competition, riders will be part of a team competition as well.

Founder of the ETS, Jim Arrigon, has been a national champion college equestrian coach for over 20 years, and has served as an officer of the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association for nearly that long. He was a collegiate rider himself, graduating from the University of Kentucky.

“My favorite thing about the Equestrian Talent Search,” says Arrigon, “is seeing riders show up to a second or third clinic and they are so much improved.

We give a Most Improved Award at each weekend to the rider who has improved the most since the last time I saw them. It is not uncommon for us to see some kids five or six times before they go to college. It has also become commonplace to reunite with our students at IHSA nationals or the Tournament of Champions.

“ETS is not as much about scholarship money as it is about helping riders find a place where they will be happy to live for four or five years. I have often seen a kid take a scholarship just for the money and then be so unhappy they end up transferring after a year. We help kids find a good fit and teach them something about their riding at the same time.”

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The College Preparatory Invitational

This yearly event takes place in Palm Beach, FL, and coincides with the Winter Equestrian Festival. Its mission is to provide junior riders with the information they need to pursue higher education that meets their academic needs while giving them the opportunity to ride on a choice equestrian team. The three-day event hosts representatives

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from colleges and universities from around the country and offers riders the chance to win scholarships in hunt seat equitation—in both over fences and on the flat. Past judges of the event have included Bernie Traurig, a representative of the United States Equestrian Team, and Scott Hofstetter, professional horseman and past winner of the ASPCA Horsemanship Finals at Madison Square Garden.

The show is geared toward college recruitment of equestrians by providing the opportunity for coaches and potential students to meet in person. According to their website, “the College Preparatory Invitational Horse Show is rooted in the belief that equestrian talent, not finances, should dictate a rider’s opportunity to be a part of a collegiate team.”

Clare Burke, of Rolling Hills Estates in California, and reserve dressage rider in the 2013 College Prep Invitational (CPI), says, “It was the first time I’d ever done a catch ride competition. I was so nervous, but everyone was so friendly and helpful. The horse I received was lovely and I had the most amazing time! It was so nice because the weekend was geared toward college bound horse riders. There were some colleges I was familiar with and some that were new to me, but all were eager to talk to me and share what they had to offer. It was so great to learn about all the different 50

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[ABOVE] The College Preparatory Invitational hosts representatives from colleges and universities throughout the country. [LEFT] Attendees of the College Preparatory Invitational describe it as a fantastic experience. [BELOW] The College Preparatory Invitational hosts a horse show that is geared toward college recruitment of equestrians by providing the opportunity for coaches to see the riders in action.

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A Look at Intercollegiate and Interscholastic Programs INTERSCHOLASTIC EQUESTRIAN ASSOCIATION The Interscholastic Equestrian Association celebrated its 10th anniversary last year. It’s a non-profit organization for middle and secondary school students, offering riders a chance to compete on a team or an individual basis in hunt seat, western, and saddle seat disciplines. You don’t have to own a horse to compete. The shows offer chances to develop good sportsmanship and learn from expert coaches. Visit rideiea.org this year to secure a spot on a team near you.

NATIONAL COLLEGIATE EQUESTRIAN ASSOCIATION The National Collegiate Equestrian Association (NCAA) (formerly Varsity Equestrian) is a highly competitive organization. Currently 23 colleges and universities offer NCAA as an emerging sport. The teams follow the NCAA Division I and II rules similar to other college sports. Visit collegiateequestrian.com for more information on how to get involved.

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INTERCOLLEGIATE HORSE SHOW ASSOCIATION The Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA) offers riders the chance to compete throughout their college years. Since its inception in 1967, the IHSA has grown from a small competition between two college campuses to an organization that encompasses 37 regions in eight zones with almost 400 member colleges in the United States and Canada. More than 9,000 riders compete in hunt seat equitation, western horsemanship, and reining.

Visit ihsainc.com for more information.

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During one of the Emerging Athletes Program’s regional clinics, participants get an anatomy lesson from Anne Thornbury.

programs available and to see how strong horseback riding has become as a sport! I would encourage students interested in CPI to attend as a junior in high school. It was a little late for me (I was a senior) to apply to some of the colleges. I particularly enjoyed discussing team tactics with individual coaches and getting a real feel for what each college team would be like. Overall, it was a fantastic experience, and I recommend it for anyone interested in riding in college.”

The event includes a written horsemanship test, question and answer sessions with representatives of the top governing boards of collegiate riding, seminars about the college search process and equine studies programs, and, of course, the horse show—what all the riders look forward to the most! Visit collegeprepinvitational.com for more information on next year’s event.

The Emerging Athletes Program

This program is part of the United States Hunter Jumper Association and seeks to offer young riders the chance to advance their education as they become well-rounded and knowledgeable horsemen. Ten regional clinics were offered in 2013 during the months of June, July, and August, offering riders from around the country a chance to participate. The four-day intensive format gives riders the chance to work with top clinicians and stable managers. Riders participate in clinics on flatwork, gymnastics, related distances and

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The Intercollegiate Eventing League (IEL) is a new and exciting kid on the block when it comes to collegiate riding.

Formerly the West Coast Collegiate Eventing League, the IEL was founded by the UC Davis Event Team and the Clemson Intercollegiate Eventing Team. The IEL does not hold events of their own; instead they compete in teams of three to four riders at approved USEA events and then calculate the scores based on the results. This allows riders from the same team to compete at all different levels. Though the organization is young, the excitement is already growing.

“Ameila Clyatt (from UC Davis) and I have been brainstorming on how to transform the IEL from an interesting idea into a tangible and well-run organization,” says Leigh Casaceli, sponsorship chair for the Clemson Intercollegiate Eventing Team and East Coast coordinator for the Intercollegiate Eventing League. “We believe that all college students should get a chance to compete in the equestrian sport that they love. The sport of eventing is a challenge in the small-budgeted students’ eyes because it requires a partnership with one horse to compete instead of catch rides on lesson horses. By forming the IEL we are trying to create a network of students across the country who can communicate with each other to help make eventing during college manageable. Our long term goals are to create year-end individual and team finals, affordable clinics and seminars from professionals, and to hopefully be an organization affiliated with the USEA itself.”

Casaceli knew college riders would be interested, but she’s been floored by the amount of emails she gets about the IEL. “It is so exciting to be a part of something like this and I can’t wait to see how it grows in future years.”

Visit intercollegiateeventing.com to learn more.

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[ABOVE] Riders from around the country have the chance to participate in one of the EAP’s regional clinics.

[RIGHT] The Emerging Athletes Program offers riders the chance to work with top clinicians and stable managers to expand their education and horsemanship skills.

course work, as well as stable management and horsemanship skills. Riders are given a written test as part of their evaluation and are invited to continue on to the Emerging Atheletes Program (EAP) National Training Session based on their riding and stable management skills.

“If your child meets the guidelines and has a passion for the sport,” says Sally Ike, chairman of USHJA’s Emerging Athlete’s Task Force, “it’s probably the best money you’ll ever spend. The EAP offers the best of the best in teaching, both from a riding and stable management perspective.” Host venues have ranged from show facilities, to private boarding facilities, to prep schools and colleges.

Meghan Carney, director of jumper programs with the USHJA, encourages riders to read the EAP’s FAQ section of the website. “Plan to visit our Regional Clinics section for the Horsemanship Quiz Challenge Study Guide—it has a wealth of stable management and equine husbandry information. And my best piece of advice to all riders would be to come to the EAP expecting to work hard and be prepared to learn. It is simple advice, but this is the way riders gain the most.” Visit ushja.org/ programs/eap/eap_intro.aspx for more information.

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REALTY REHAB Breathe New Life Into Your Barn

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your barn, once your sanctuary, has become lackluster and lifeless over time; if your once quaint country facility has flat lined, there is hope for you! Whether you’re willing to invest the time and money into a full overhaul, just want to add a touch of charm to spruce things up, or something in between, there’s an option to take your barn from drab to fab.

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The Big Guns

Are you looking to undertake a project that will make a big impact and either bring in more boarders, update and upgrade the look of your barn, or even improve safety? Well we’ve got a few things that come to mind to help get you there. Outer appearance does make a difference, so the aesthetics of your barn and fencing is of utmost importance.

Paint or finish, including trim, can really pull the look of any facility together, and helps with weather protection, moisture protection, and it also helps prevent rot, according to Dylan Zublin of Old Town Barns in Pawling, NY. As far as color goes, “In New England, a lot of the darker earth tones are common and very popular, like forest green. Other places where they might be in a sunny, coastal area, the popular colors are still earth tones, but lighter ones, sort of a light blue or a gray-blue,” he says. “It depends on the look the owner wants to achieve. You can paint to gain a color or you can stain and really just enhance the natural wood look.”

Zublin notes that the type of wood should make a difference in your choice as well, as a clear pine or cedar does well stained to highlight its natural beauty, but other woods can be very knotty and are better served painted.

Fencing can be attractive or sometimes a total eyesore.

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replace them immediately. And if you’re looking to do a total overhaul of your fencing, it can get pricey, but he recommends three-rail paddock fencing. “It’s a very traditional look—it’s a good look and it’s a little more economical than a four-rail, which some people do as well.”

If you’ve got money to play with and are really looking for that wow-factor, flooring could be the key. Stone or rubber pavers really amp up the aesthetics of a facility, giving it a rich feel; though if you have an existing concrete floor, time and money will likely come into play. “The rubber pavers would require you to cut the concrete and have them reset in it. They are a little more expensive, but they’re a much nicer look [than a plain concrete floor],” explains Zublin. “Functionality wise, I’d

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DIY DECOR: Horse Show Ribbon Wreath

BY BRITTANY FRAMSON THOSE OF US WHO HAVE BEEN LUCKY ENOUGH TO show horses in our lifetime probably have boxes of old ribbons lying around and don’t know exactly what to do with them. They represent accomplishments and proud moments and can hold memories that can never be forgotten, which oftentimes mean a lot to people. Other than hanging them one by one on stall doors, generally people don’t know the best way to display their show ribbons in their barns. If you’re looking for an easy, do-it-yourself project to liven up your tack room or barn aisle, a horse show ribbon wreath may be the next project for you. They’re colorful and easy to make, they show off your winnings and best of all, you can personalize the overall design by choosing the colors and sizes of the ribbons and the shape of the wreath.

The materials that you will need are a wire wreath frame of your choice, hot glue, and as many ribbons as you would like to use.

You can cut the ribbons so you have the rosettes, unless you want to keep them whole, in which case you can fold the ribbon underneath the rosette. Before gluing anything down, lay out the rosettes or ribbons on the wire wreath frame until you discover a pattern that is to your liking. You can stagger or line up the rosettes next to each other, and also do multiple layers.

To spice up your wreath, you can leave a few of the ribbons long and put them on the bottom so they hang down off of the wreath. When you are happy with your design, you can go ahead and glue down the rosettes one by one until the wreath is completely covered and the wire is hidden. Next, let the hot glue dry on a flat surface so the ribbons don’t slide around.

Once your creation is dry, you have a horse show ribbon wreath. Hang and enjoy!

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recommend the rubber pavers. They’re porous, non-slip, and it’s not a huge process to install them. And they come in a variety of different colors as well, so you can match whatever sort of color scheme or theme that you have in the rest of the barn.

“The most expensive option would probably be a brick or a stone of sorts, which would also require you to cut the concrete and reset the bricks or stones down. The problem with that is, depending on which type of brick or stone you use, they can get slippery when they’re wet. So you’ve got to be sure that the stone or brick that you’re using has a slightly rough surface,” he continues. “The stone inlay or brick inlay is much more about aesthetics than function.”

If you’ve got a dirt floor and are looking to add pavers of some sort, you’ll be removing about four inches of dirt, and then pouring the concrete and placing them. Keep in mind that, with a certain amount of excavation, horses may need to be moved to another facility while the remodeling is taking place. But, there are also other ways to upgrade your flooring to something that might be a little bit safer and easier on your horse’s joints than a simple slab of concrete—without breaking ground or the bank—by using interlocking rubber mats.

The Middle Ground All you have to do is look to the sky for inspiration if you’re not quite ready for the kind of commitment it might take to install new flooring or fencing, but want to make a noticeable renovation. That’s right, skylights, or even a cupola can add that extra oomph you’re looking for.

“Skylights are great to have in barns; they let the natural light in,” explains Zublin. “If they’re above an aisle, they should be translucent and not necessarily transparent. A white, translucent skylight will let natural light in, but it doesn’t let in full light, so it doesn’t cast a shadow on the ground, which again, helps with safety.”

Skylights are practical and certainly help to cut electricity costs in the end. But be aware, if you are adding them to an already existing structure, it may in fact take some work to add support in the rafters.

Cupolas can add both function and elegance to a barn.

“Some people put cupolas on simply as an aesthetic, which is certainly an option. But, a functional, venting cupola is always a good idea. It helps bring the heat up and out and keeps the airflow inside the barn; it keeps dust down.”

Sensing a trend yet? Dutch doors and windows are similar in that they can be lovely to look at and are great for ventilation, too. But, as with the skylights, there can be some extra work that needs to be put into constructing the doors. “You have to be sure that there is adequate framing in the wall to do that sort of thing or else you’ll be ripping all of the stall walls down to install new framing,” warns Zublin.

However, Dutch windows are generally easier than full doors. “They’re hinged from the outside so you can open them from the outside to let air in. Then they have a neck yoke grill for the horse to stick his head out. And it also has a full grill that protects the horse from the glass as well.”

Small But Mighty Now, perhaps your facility is already lovely, but you’re the guy (or gal) who changes the color of their wall or needs a

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new phone every six months and your barn is next on the list. Consider smaller but impactful changes. We’ve all seen extravagant barns with robust chandeliers and thought such an amenity is out of reach for our own facility, but you can add a touch of charm to your light fixtures—including pintsized chandeliers or lanterns—without breaking the bank or looking like you’re trying too hard.

Keep in mind another word of advice from a pro when choosing the location of your custom light fixtures, however: “We always prefer to have them up on the ceiling, not necessarily on the wall or on the stall-front. Again, for safety, we keep the lights out of reach from any horse,” says Zublin.

“Plus, vapor-proof or moisture-proof fixtures are ideal for aisles and above stalls.

“Other areas where there isn’t heavy horse traffic, where it’s mostly pedestrian use or even for exterior lights you can certainly use more decorative fixtures like a gooseneck barn light—those are very common and traditional, especially in New England.”

Other minor but effective upgrades that will freshen up your facility could include new barn doors, decorative windows, stall nameplates, and do-it-yourself decorations.

Whatever updates you decide on, make sure they will make you—and your equine companions—feel rejuvenated, yet at ease, when they’re completed. “You want a barn to be homey, you want to be comfortable, and you want to enjoy your time there. Nobody likes to be in a place that’s dark, dingy, and unappealing. It’s just like decorating a house. The more you make it with something that you like and something that you enjoy surrounding yourself with, then the happier you’re going to be.”

Unique light fixtures, hung where horses can’t reach them, can give your barn that extra charm you’re looking for.

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Add Some Horse Power!

A small tractor or a utility vehicle is one of the most helpful pieces of farm machinery you can have. One of these will power many of the other accessories that you can purchase to make your life easier. Although larger machines contain more power, be sure to choose one that will fit in the alley of your barn if you can only afford one.

According to Brian Coulter of Norfolk Power Equipment, “Your local equipment dealer has the knowledge to help make a good choice for the right tractor and size all of the attachments to the tractor correctly. The most important part of purchasing anything is the service provided after the sale.”

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By Jennifer Roberts

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e all look for ways to be able to spend more time with our horses...and less time with the barn chores. Whether you have three stalls or 30, there are many pieces of farm equipment that have the ability to make chores easier and allow you to be more efficient.

So let’s look at some ways that we can reclaim our precious time in the barn...after all, it should be spent doing what we love the best!

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A manure spreader can help to dispose of waste quickly and efficiently. No more pushing a wheelbarrow back and forth to the manure pile...now you can use this (very) renewable resource to help fertilize your fields and gardens. Find a spreader that is sized correctly for your farm—you can find ones that pull behind tractors, utility vehicles, or all-terrain vehicles.

According to Henry Zook of Millcreek Farm Equipment, “Using a manure spreader instead of having a manure pile helps to cut down the fly population and get rid of a source of odors.” Be sure that you purchase a large enough spreader; Zook tells us that people rarely regret buying one that is too big, but often wish that they had bought a larger size.

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Water, Water, Everywhere

Lugging water back and forth to the pasture and the stalls may not seem like the most time intensive chore, but think of the time you could save by having automatic waterers. Make your life even easier and buy heated ones (Please don’t forget to scrub them out from time to time, though). With waterers that come in a range of sizes for different amounts of horses, you can easily find one that fits your barn, lifestyle, and budget.

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Hey You!

A hay elevator makes the job of getting hay from the truck into the hayloft much faster and less back breaking. An elevator utilizes either ramped conveyor belts or studded chains to move the hay where you want it. This simple piece of equipment really cuts down on the amount of time that the dreaded chore of stacking hay takes each summer.

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Merry-Go-Round

A hot walker can help you to warm up your horse or help to cool him down after a great ride. It can be a wonderful tool for helping to get your horse in shape if you only have a limited amount of time in the saddle. It requires some effort and training to teach your horse the ropes, but in the long run you will find that the time spent is well worth it.

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Reel Simple

Products such as the Kifco Water Reel can help to maintain your property. Water reels allow you to irrigate multiple places with just one simple piece of equipment.

Imagine being able to water your arena and pastures with a limited amount of hassle—portable and easy to use, these products allow you to water a field with a single pass.

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Using a manure spreader is a quick, efficient way to dispose of your horse’s waste.

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Use a brush hog to mow the pasture after the horses have grazed it down. Be sure to mow before the weeds have a chance to go to seed, therefore cutting down on the unsavory varieties of plants the next time that you turn your horses out to graze. Purchase one that attaches to a tractor or a walk-behind version if you like your exercise.

Rotary cutters are the best choice for maintaining fields and areas with high grass and rough terrain.

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Put a Fork in it

If you feed round bales to your horses, a round bale spear or fork will help you move them much more efficiently. No more hassle trying to balance the bale in the front loader of your tractor. A fork helps to control the heavy bales and place them precisely where you want them.

After investing in a fork, many people find more uses than just moving round bales. They can assist in moving pallets of grain and help to relocate other flat and heavy items with your tractor.

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Smooth Sailing

Use a ring drag to keep your ring footing at its best. A drag will create an even surface to ride on, producing a smooth and consistent footing. A good ring drag will help eliminate the “deep” areas in your ring to keep your horse performing at his or her best!

Pam Heist of DJ Reveal says that drags can do more than smooth rough spots in the footing. “Our drags are created to have many functions. They are able to smooth, fluff, and pack footing while leveling it; not only does it pull it back from the edges of the ring, but it is able to pulverize clods and fill in any holes in the ring.”

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TRAVEL

A Colonial Spanish Wild Mustang trotting on the beach in Corolla, NC.

Born to Be Wild ➜ Corolla, North Carolina

By Elisabeth Prouty-Gilbride

photo: Courtesy of Corolla Wild Horse Fund/Marianne Gradeless

If you’ve ever dreamed of visiting a destination where you can get up close and personal with wild horses, look no further. Located within the northern part of the Currituck Outer Banks, the coastal town of Corolla is a favorite among tourists, as it’s not only home to surf and sand, but is also inhabited by Colonial Spanish Wild Mustangs, also known as Outer Banks horses.

According to Karen McCalpin, the director of the Corolla Wild Horse Fund, this breed dates back to 1528, when Spanish trade vessels traveled through the Atlantic Ocean. Some of the horses that landed on the Outer Banks were a result of lightening the load of the ship, and made their way to land, while others may have survived shipwrecks.

“We have no documentation of that happening, but since we have 2,000 shipwrecks on the bottom of the Atlantic up and down the coast, it stands to reason that horses were able to survive shipwrecks and some were simply left behind,” Karen explains.

Today, nearly 500 years later, the horses still roam the beaches of Corolla. As one of the town’s top attractions, they are appreciated by equine enthusiasts and non-horse people, alike. “It doesn’t matter whether you’re a horse person or not,” Karen says. “This is such a unique setting; it’s the only place where you can go and rent a house and have wild

horses grazing in your yard as you’re sitting on your deck.”

While the Corolla Wild Horse Fund’s mission is to protect, conserve, responsibly manage the herd, and to promote the continued preservation of its habitat, tourists are given the opportunity to get up close and personal with the equines through vehicle tours offered on the beach. Throughout this trip, guests not only get to see the horses in their natural environment, but are also educated on their history,

as well as the challenges that they currently face. During the tour, visitors are also allowed to take photos. The options vary in price and length, with all proceeds benefiting the horse fund.

In addition to beach tours, visitors can also learn more about the breed by visiting the Wild Horse Museum, which is open year-round. Children can enjoy a number of touch exhibits, a wall-sized aerial map of the horse’s range, and video displays, while guests can participate in a question and answer session September 2013

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equestrian lifestyle TRAVEL with staff, and further learn about the herd’s history. Throughout the year, the museum also offers live mustang visits, horse painting, and even mustang rides.

The Colonial Spanish Wild Mustangs aren’t the only attraction within Corolla, either.

Between surfing, swimming, sunbathing on the beach, bike riding, and fishing, the opportunities for adventure are endless. This family friendly town also offers a number of popular restaurants suitable for every palate, from Mexican cantinas to homemade ice cream shops, and delis that sell boxed lunches to bring to the beach.

Those planning a vacation to Corolla should look into lodging well in advance; there are few hotels located within the town, although a number of homes are available for vacation rental. “Corolla is probably one of the last places on the Outer Banks that has an area that is underdeveloped, which is wonderful,” says Karen. “We hope it stays that way; because of the horses, there isn’t a lot of infrastructure or commercial developments, so it truly is unlike any other place on the Outer Banks.”

Agave Roja Mexican food enthusiasts won’t be disappointed at Agave Roja, which serves meals using only the freshest of ingredients.

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Big Buck’s Homemade Ice Cream Those looking for a sweet treat can choose from 57 homemade ice cream flavors, as well as a variety of flavors at the espresso and smoothie bars.

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Lighthouse Bagels & Deli Here, visitors looking for lunch on the go can grab sandwiches, subs, burgers, gelato, smoothies, and more.

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Steamers A favorite among locals, this restaurant serves high quality seafood as well as its signature baby back ribs, vegetarian lasagna, and key lime pie.

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Uncle Ike’s Sandbar & Grill Serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner, this eatery’s specialties include the Hawaiian Ike waffle, Crabby Fries, Shrimp n Grits, and Fish Tacos, to name a few.

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Urban Kitchen Diners who desire surf and turf can find enjoyable fare that is priced moderately.

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Where to Eat

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Tourists can enjoy climbing the 214 steps up the Currituck Beach Lighthouse before emerging at the top to find breathtaking panoramic views.

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Things to Do

Kayaking and ďŹ shing are also popular activities for visitors of the Outer Banks.

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Corolla Raceway

Take a vehicle tour on the beach to see the Colonial Spanish Wild Mustangs before visiting the Wild Horse Museum.

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Families will enjoy this attraction, which features a large track with go-karts and freestanding gas-powered bumper cars.

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Currituck Beach Lighthouse

Where to Stay

Tourists can climb the 214 winding steps up the Currituck Beach Lighthouse to enjoy a panoramic view of Currituck Sound, the Atlantic Ocean, and the Outer Banks.

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Currituck Heritage Park Highlights of this scenic park include the Whalehead Club, a historic house museum; the Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education; and the Currituck Beach Lighthouse.

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Corolla Light Resort With over 400 vacation rental homes covering 250 acres, as well as an indoor sports center, tennis courts, pools, an oceanfront recreation complex, and beach access, this resort caters to everyone.

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Hampton Inn & Suites Guests at this award-winning hotel can enjoy a luxurious stay in an oceanfront setting.

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She’s Gone Country No matter what saddle you ride in, sometimes all you want to do is “Cowgirl Up” and show off your country side. With western inspired clothing hitting the fashion scene, it’s never been easier to combine your love of horses with your love of wearing the latest styles.

But don’t think that you need to go all out from hats to spurs in order to pull off this trendy look. This month we take a look at a few accessories sure to show off your inner cowgirl.

Western Inspired Accessories for the Cowgirl in All of Us

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Buckle Up

From big buckles to small details, nothing holds an outfit together like a belt.

Must Have: Nocona Tooled Belt with Turquoise Buckle

($38.95) With tooled leather and a small price tag, this belt makes a big impact! The flashy turquoise buckle ensures that all eyes are on you.

Nocona.com Lust Have: Rocki Gorman Kingman Turquoise Concho Belt

($2,475) A stunning one-of-a-kind belt that showcases 10 turquoise and sterling silver conchos handcrafted by Native Americans in the southwestern United States. No jewelry is necessary when you have this wrapped around you!

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Boot, Scoot, and Boogie

There’s nothing better for making a statement than a pair of rocking kicks.

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($169.95) An edgy stitching pattern brings these great boots to the next level. With the famous Ariat insoles that keep you comfortable, they are perfect for a day at the barn or a night at the club.

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equestrian lifestyle collecting Thoughts

Kristen M. Brennan, Ph.D On Blending Her Passions: Science and Horses Age/Age Division: 31, Adult Amateur Hunters

Business Affiliation: Alltech Background: I am a senior

scientist for Alltech, an animal nutrition company based just outside of Lexington, KY. I currently manage our equine nutrition research program, which focuses on developing nutritional supplements and strategies.

and a pair of boot socks with penguins on them.

remembered that I rode because I loved my horse, not because of ribbons or points.

Worst Fall: I’ve been pretty lucky so

Why I’m a Scientist: I’ve always loved science—it blows my mind that everything we are is controlled by a random genetic code, or how simple components of a diet can have a huge impact on health. I learn every day, and that’s something that never gets old.

far. Most of my falls have been pretty silly, like falling off a horse standing still (I’ve yet to live that one down).

The Person Who Influenced Me the Most: I have a huge support system

Guilty Pleasure: I love walking into our research barn early in the morning on a study day, hearing all of my research horses nickering. It makes me so happy. Many of these horses failed at a career in racing but have become superstars at a second career.

of family, friends, and co-workers who have all helped me become who I am today.

When I’m Not With Horses: I love

Favorite Horse: My personal horse, Moscato, or “Marcus.” He fell into my lap when I needed him most and has taught me so much. My favorite research horse is Madeline; she is so relaxed and easy to work around, so I always use her for teaching and training people.

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to travel, and I get to do quite a bit with Alltech. I’ve been lucky enough to travel to places like Europe and Australia to talk about our research and equine nutrition.

Best Piece of Riding Advice: “Practice not having a goal. Ride because you love your horse.” My mom told me that when the pressure to do well at horse shows took the fun away from riding. So, I sat back and enjoyed Marcus for what he was, and I

If I Knew Then What I Know Now, I Would: Not change a thing.

Fate is a funny thing.

Favorite Quote or Phrase: “You can’t build a reputation on what you are going to do.” ­- Henry Ford The Most Rewarding Part of Scientific Work Is? Knowing I have contributed something that will ultimately better someone’s life. Our team ran a study looking at LIFEFORCE Range and its effects on gastrointestinal health. It was great to know that at the end of the day, we discovered things that could help horse owners.

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the scoop Veronica Liffland riding abroad in the United Kingdom.

2013 Sis Gould Driving Recognition Award recipient Boo Martin and Blue show Touchstone students how to hitch a pony up to a carriage.

PATH Intl. Announces 2013 Award Winners PHOTOS: (TOP LEFT) COURTESY OF TOUCHSTONE FARM; (TOP RIGHT) COURTESY OF POST UNIVERSITY; (BOTTOM) CROSSEN ARABIANS AND WARMBLOODS

PATH INTERNATIONAL ANNOUNCES that the region recognition award winners have been posted on the PATH Intl. Conference website, along with the 2013 PATH Intl. Adult, Independent Adult, Child, Youth, and PATH International Equine Services for Heroes equestrian awards, Sis Gould Driving Recognition Award, and the Equine-Facilitated Psychotherapy/

Equine-Facilitated Learning Professional Award winners. Region 1 winners are Kate Davis McKelvy and Chris Coyle; region 2 winners are Lesley Shear, Dr. Christopher Miller, and Mindy Hersh. 2013 PATH Intl. winners include Rachel Hustis, Talia Finer, Derrick Perkins, Lauren Wisegarver, Miguel Quintanilla, Isabelle “Boo” Martin, and Dr. Carlen Taylor.

Post University Equine Students Adjust to Life Back Home JUNIORS VERONICA LIFFLAND OF Pawling, NY, and Carly Puzacke of Torrington, CT, are back home in America after studying abroad at the Huntley School of Equitation in the United Kingdom for six months. As part of the study abroad program through the Post University Equine Department, the two were training for the British Horse Society Assistant Instructor examinations. Both Veronica and Carly feel that their Huntley experience will give them a leg up in finding a job after graduation.

Champion Colt Congratulations to Crossen Arabians and Warmbloods of Coventry, CT, on having the champion foal at the American Hanoverian Society inspection at Brookside Equestrian Center in North Smithfield, RI. The young colt, Concorde, is out of Cor D’Elise and sired by Coeur D’Amour.

Concorde was the Champion Foal at the American Hanoverian Society inspection at Brookside Equestrian Center.

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FROM THE ANCIENT DESERTS OF THE Middle East evolved the oldest known breed of riding horse, the Arabian. Now one of the most popular breeds in America, the Arabians’ incredible energy, intelligence, and gentle disposition allow riders to excel in most equine sports and activities.

Arabians are excellent on the trail as well as in the show ring. Show classes in English and western pleasure, cutting and reining, and even jumping and dressage provide opportunities for fun and enjoyment at both all-Arabian events and open breed shows alike.

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almost always go to riders of Arabians.

Arabian racing is another sport becoming more and more popular in recent years. In the past, Arabian racing was considered the “Sport of Kings,” and is now enjoyed by racing enthusiasts at tracks across the country. In addition, the Arabians’ Bedouin heritage is evident in their unequaled ability to bond with humans, making them the perfect horse for family members of all ages.

If you’re looking for a companion who will be your partner in adventure or competition, and your friend for life, then an Arabian may be the horse for you.

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The Big E Takes Over Western Massachusetts September 13-29

By Brittany Framson

Saddle up your horses and get ready for another year of fun-filled entertainment, food, and of course, equine excellence, at this year’s annual Big E in West Springfield, MA, from September 13-29, 2013. The competition consists of three big events featuring magnificent show horses ranging from petite Hackney ponies to the large and mighty, yet very gentle, draft horses. The majestic qualities of the Saddlebreds and the exciting hunter/jumpers are sure to impress all audiences as they bound over posts, rails, brush, and stonewalls.

Sadly, horse show manager, Jim LaHood passed away on June 26, 2013. He served as ringmaster from 1978-1982 and as show manager from 1983 to his passing. The show will go on, with hunter/jumper and hunt seat equitation kicking off the spirit of the fair on September 11, just two days before opening day, and will continue through September 15. The excitement includes the U.S. Hunter/ Jumper Association (USHJA) Zone 1 Horse of the Year Finals. Last year, Kelsey Landrigan and Captain 33 won in the Adult Equitation USHJA Zone 1 Championship. Saddlebreds, Hackneys, Morgans, and Friesians will take center ring September 19-22. Last year, Emmy Award-winning television star and accomplished equestrian Carson Kressley not only made an appearance, but he also went away with a couple of

prizes, including the $750 Three-Gaited Championship and the $250 ThreeGaited Park Amateur Championship.

Kressley will be back this year to host “An Evening of Champions,” on Saturday, September 21 at 6:00 p.m., featuring an elegant evening of spotlights, tuxes, tunes, and champagne.

The Draft Horse Show, September 26-29, includes a variety of draft breeds competing in classes for carts, tandems, unicorns, teams, and fours.

Watch as Belgians, Clydesdales, Shires, and Percherons compete against one another for top honors. The $30,000 Big E Six-Horse Hitch Showdown takes place September 29, filling the 100' x 200' Coliseum ring with excitement. Last year, Chad Cole took home top honors in the $1,000 Percheron Four-Horse Hitch driving a set of Percherons owned by Jane Gray of Trippcrest Farms in Trippcrest, ME. With his own team of Belgians, Mark Barie of Lor-Rob Dairy Farm Belgians went home

with the top prize in the $2,500 Belgian Six-Horse Hitch, and Gregory Rowe of Flat Rock Draft Horses took first place in the Showdown and also took home the prize of $5,000.

The annual fair prides itself in agricultural excellence, supporting groups such as FFA and 4-H, and providing opportunities for New England’s farmers from all six states. There are many competitions including the New England Regional Cheese Competition, and 4-H offers multiple shows and contests for members who participate in programs with dairy cows, beef cattle, dairy goats and sheep, dogs, and horses.

For this year’s entertainment, music can be found throughout the Big E at daily concerts with big names such as Hunter Hayes, DJ Pauly D, and Don Felder taking the stage to rock audiences from all over New England. The North American Midway will also be returning with its traditional carnival rides, including the new thriller, the Mach 3. You can also take a trip to the free Big E Circus Spectacular and watch amazing acts such as the fearless Brian Miser as he becomes the “Human Arrow.” For more information, visit thebige.com.

The Big E Horse Show will return September 11-29, 2013. »

Vermont 100-Mile Endurance Run and Ride photo: elisabeth prouty-gilbride

Challenges Participants

By Sue Greenall

Twenty-five years ago, Laura Farrell founded the Vermont 100-Mile Endurance Run and Ride, and 26 years ago she founded Vermont Adaptive Ski & Sports (VASS). She started VASS because of her love for sports and

the belief that everyone who wants to should be able to enjoy and/or challenge themselves through sports. “An amazing group of volunteers, the race committee, and the race director have kept the event moving forward, positive,

and wonderful,” said Farrell.

On July 20, 350 runners and 56 horses took to the trails around West Windsor, VT, for the challenge of the Vermont 100.

It is the last 100-mile race that has ultramarathon runners and endurance horses sharing the trail at the same time.

On Friday night, runners and their families and crews, plus riders and their crews, joined together for a huge meal under the tent where they talked about their expectations for the next day. This year the weather was the top subject as the over 90-degree heat

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North American Junior/Young Rider Championships Crowns Victors From Across the Continent

Dressage On day one of dressage competition, July 19, with a fantastic score of 71.605%, Ayden Uhlir and Sjapoer handily took the gold medal in the Young Rider individual competition. In the Junior division, it was a close contest for the top two medals.

Lindsey Holleger and Friedensfurst won gold with a 70.974%. They were just out of the medals in the 2012 individual competition, finishing in fourth place. “Last year, I got really nervous and he took me around the ring. This year, I was more prepared to go in the ring,” Holleger recalled.

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continued from page 87 wave was predicted to end in a series of violent thunderstorms. A small storm on Thursday pulled the corner of the big tent out of the ground and muddied the already drenched field. At 4:00 a.m. the next morning, the runners started with a display of fireworks as did the horses at 5:00 a.m. Despite the onerous forecast, the Vermont 100 was spared and enjoyed a cool breeze and temperatures in the 70s into the evening. The full moon lit the night trail through clear skies.

The 50-mile ride had 23 horses start with a 100% completion rate. The winner was Kathy Brunjes’ Theatric, with Lindsay Bean up. The third place rider, Allen Welles, earned Best Morgan and Best Conditioned. The winner of the 75-mile was Lana Wright’s Mind of His Own, ridden by Amy Warrington in a time of 10:33. Courtney Walker, who came in second place, earned Best Conditioned 88

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(L-R) Young Rider Dressage Freestyle Silver Medalist Jamie Pestana, Gold Medalist Ayden Uhlir, and Bronze Medalist Tanya Strasser Shostak. »

On July 20, riders competed for their freestyle individual medals in the Rolex Stadium.

The highest score of the day again went to Uhlir, who showed no loss of concentration when her music went out as she did tempis down the diagonal. She continued without a hiccup and when the music came back on, she was in time and finished as her music ended. “I’m pretty happy with it even though my music went out,” she smiled.

In 2012, Laurence Blais Tetreault of Canada was the Junior Freestyle Gold Medalist, and while she was on a different

with her homebred Hermione Granger. Steve Rojek, riding Trident, won the 100-mile ride in a time of 14:44; he also earned Best Conditioned. Steve was strongly involved in the origin of the Vermont 100, 25 years ago.

Volunteers are always needed, and without their efforts there would not be a Vermont 100. A huge thank you to all of the landowners, volunteers, and organizers for making the event happen. For more information and full results, visit vermontenduranceride.com.

Endurance riders and ultramarathon runners once again shared the trails at the 2013 Vermont 100. »

horse this year, she was able to repeat that accomplishment. Riding Lowelas, she scored a 71.525% for the win.

In team competition, Region 7

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The North American Junior/ Young Rider Championships (NAJYRC), the premier equestrian competition in North America for riders age 14-21, took place July 17-21, 2013 at the Kentucky Horse Park. Young equestrians from the United States, Bermuda, Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico, and the Caribbean Islands vied for team and individual FEI medals in show jumping, dressage, eventing, reining, and endurance.

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Two-time winner of the Horse Show of the Year Award from the National Show Hunter Hall of Fame and voted in the top four horse

shows for two years in a row by the North American Riders Group, the Alltech National Horse Show will make history again in 2013. From the International Puissance Wall class to the Three and Five-Gaited Saddlebreds, from the FEI World Cup Qualifying Grand Prix to the ASPCA Maclay Finals and so much more—the best of the best of the equestrian world will be in Lexington, Kentucky.

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[LEFT] (L-R) Junior Jumping Bronze Medalist Sydney Shulman, Gold Medalist Eugenio Garza Perez, and Silver Medalist Katherine Strauss.

[RIGHT] Team Canada took gold in Young Rider Reining competition.

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claimed the gold medal for the Young Riders, while the Canada/Quebec Junior team took gold for the second year.

Endurance riders competed in their 75-mile race on July 19, and it was Cassandra Roberts on Viktory Banner who led the gold medal-winning team for the USA Southeast, and also won the individual gold medal with a time of 6:19:31. This was the first time that Roberts had ridden Viktory Banner in competition. “I expected to go fast! He had a lot of experience before I started riding him. He’s an amazing horse.

It was pretty exciting. It makes me feel pretty good to win two gold medals.”

Emily Wilson and Miss Cielo Chex lead the Junior Welcome class after the first day of reining competition.

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Garza Perez added another clear round in the jump-off for the team competition to help Mexico win the silver. USA Zone 2 took gold in both the Junior and Young Rider team competitions.

Reining The 2013 SmartPak Reining Championships concluded on July 20 in the Alltech

Arena at the Kentucky Horse Park with two high-scoring rounds of high-level reining. For the Young Riders, it was the scorching hot score of 219 from Canada’s Madison Steed to secure the gold medal with Jumpin Jac Trash. Claiming the top prize and top honors in the Junior Championship, James Michael Phillips riding Shining Shoes turned in a gold

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Competition on Saturday morning, July 20, started out with the individual jumping finals. The gold medal in the Young Riders went to Lillie Keenan. She and her partner Londinium have been paired together since January. With an incredible performance of five clear rounds over three days, 16-year-old Eugenio Garza Perez of Mexico and Bariano took the gold medal in the Junior Jumping Final.

Photos: (left) Sportfot; (right and bottom) Waltenberry

Endurance

medal effort to win the top podium position in the division.

Crediting his 18-year-old horse for wisdom and experience, Phillips rode as the final draw in the class to a 217 score, punctuating the win with a full 6.5-point difference above the next placing rider.

In the team competitions, it was Mattew Verser and James Michael Phillips for Team USA who earned gold in the Junior Rider division and Pearl Aebly, Stephanie Thomson, and Madison Steed for Team Canada who won gold in the Young Rider competition.

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Nicole Doolittle was the individual gold medalist in the eventing one-star aboard Tops.

Eventing was the focus of the final day, July 21, with team and individual medals for CCI1* (Junior) and CCI2* (Young Rider) competitors.

With one of only two clear rounds, Young Rider Caroline Martin and Quantum Solace moved up to secure the gold medal with a total of 52.2 penalties. Area III won their first gold medal of the day in the CCI2*, thanks to very strong performances from their team: Martin and Quantum Solace, Jennifer Caras and Fernhill Stowaway, Mary Atkins Hunt and Nuance, and Matilda Segal on Guinness X. Their team

total was 191.5 penalties.

With a flawless clear round it would be Nicole Doolittle on Tops, a 12-year-old Irish Sport Horse gelding by Top of the World, who would end up as a double gold medalist in the Junior division. Doolittle led the Area III team with just 48.1 penalties for the team gold medal. She was joined

by Victoria Clayton on The Secret Agent, Ashley Dodds with Manhattan, and Diane Portwood with Cinerescent.

Throughout the week, a number of other awards were also given out, including the Horsepower Trophy to DJB Braveheart, the Captain Andrew B. Szinay Memorial Sportsman Trophy to Cassandra Roberts, the Caristo Cup to Juan Manuel Cossio, the Albers Award to Ed Lavallee, the Pursuit of Excellence – Fiona Baan Memorial Trophy to Ayden Uhlir, the Trish Gilbert Award to Rowdie Adams, and the Rebecca Broussard Saturday Night Award to Junior Rider Nicole Doolittle and Young Rider Rowdie Adams.

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Maine Horse Association Downeast Congress Horse Show a Resounding Success Submitted by Sylvia A. Corbett

The Downeast Congress Horse Show was a resounding success due to the combined efforts of the entire Maine Horse Association (MHA) Board of Directors and officers and the show committee, all of whom were present at the show.

We also say a loud thank you to all the exhibitors, sponsors, and all the “extras” who supported the Congress and were so important to the success of the show.

Jon Lettre greeted all of us Friday afternoon before the beginning of the show with a sumptuous barbecue, featuring Downeast Dogs and Brats.

Great job, John! It really got us all ready for the competition.

Saturday morning was Father’s Day breakfast. Mike Kobilarcsic and his ladies got everyone going with a wonderful pancake breakfast. Included in the delights of the early day were pancakes, bacon, watermelon, orange juice, muffins and lots of hot coffee.

Mike’s ladies, Joanne Clough, Judy K., Mary Fields, Jo Hight, and Sylvia Corbett

all had a great time greeting everyone.

Saturday evening, after the last class, John and Holly Tumiel hosted the Mad Hatter Barn Party. They supplied many hats for those who did not have them; some of them very colorful sombreros. There was lots of food for all, including chips, dips, hummus, brownies by Drummey, a delicious beef stew by Jen Brown, and sweets and candy

by Corbett. Many of the hats invented by the wearer got gold medals. Robin and Richard Lovejoy had interesting hats. I’m not sure what Robin was but Richard’s hair had grown into very long braids. There were hats bedecked with many flowers, scarves, nets, etc. John and Holly demonstrated the Polka, but Jo Hight would not do it. John also gave us a history of the Polka.

Saturday afternoon during the session, Peggy Drummey and the crew of Denim Ridge put on an ice cream social. Beneath the ice cream was a surprise of the tasty brownie and on top sauces and whipped cream. Peggy also handled a coloring session for the children, who also had a

great search for lobsters to get prizes.

There were many “extras” that no show would succeed without. Khris Gerrish operated the gate during the complete show. Margo Gerrish did a lot of legwork getting sponsors for every class. Iris Poland and Brenda Carver arranged the stabling. Pat Leclerc and Regan Grant operated the secretary’s building and a nicer, more welcoming pair cannot be found. Great job keeping things going so smoothly.

Dollie Hutchins had all the trophies and ribbons organized and labeled per session and made the award presenter’s job so easy. Dollie’s business at the show was more difficult but she was up to the challenge and did a great job. She tracked down the history and whereabouts of all the challenge trophies.

Bonnie Green had organized the scholarship raffle and tracked down all the donations of the raffle prizes. All were $100 gift certificates. The prizes were given out in five of the show sessions.

The winners were: Jo Hight with the Jeanne Newton Schoborg Fine Art; Emily Hawkins with the Barry Caisse and Steve Ducharme gas card; Joanne Clough with the LL Bean gift certificate; Mike Kobilarcsic with the Pier 77 Restaurant gift certificate; and Cheryl Astile with the Rhode Island Horse Supply gift certificate.

September will bring the Autumnfest show the 7 and 8; the Friesian Events Association (FEA) Fall Finale Show the 14 and 15, and the Main Event show the 20 through the 22.

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Norfolk Hunt Club Polo, Westport Hunter Pace, and Field Hunter Show Scheduled for September Submitted by D.A. Hayden, Photos by Kathie Davenport

September is action packed with Norfolk Hunt Club activities. Norfolk’s foxhunting season starts on September 7, with new features sure to delight both horse and rider. Norfolk’s Owen Hughes, MFH; Ruth Lawler, MFH; and Tom Lewis, MFH spent the summer months walking country and designing routes for the fall season. Riders will be treated to some new territory, new routes in favorite locations, and new fences in hunt country.

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and to view the fixture card, visit norfolkhunt.com. Newcomers are welcome and must be prepared to ride fast in company.

Guests must contact one of Norfolk’s Masters prior to joining the field.

Norfolk MFH Owen Hughes is a regular participant in the Westport Hunter Pace.

Norfolk Field Hunter Show The annual Norfolk Field Hunter Show will take place on September 8, in the lower field of the Norfolk Hunt Steeplechase Course in Medfield, MA. The show will feature a new course, designed

by Norfolk member and show chair Carol Mayo and Norfolk member Patrick Keane, who will also judge the show this year.

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continued from page 92 riders, the show incorporates flat classes, inviting foxhunting obstacles, and other foxhunting elements, including a “gone away,” “hold hard,” and “lead over,” in which the rider dismounts to lead their horse over a lowered fence. Hunting attire is required for all competitors. Formal attire with hunt colors is also permissible.

For riders who have never foxhunted, but enjoy cross-country and riding in the open, the Field Hunter Show is a perfect opportunity to experience some of the fun of hunting. The low-key, friendly nature of the show, combined with the beautiful setting, provide a perfect way to spend an early fall Sunday. Bring your own picnic or purchase food on the grounds.

For more information or to volunteer, contact Carol Mayo at jpcamayo@ comcast.net or 508-654-6161.

Polo In The Country Polo In The Country, Norfolk’s largest community event, will take place on Sunday, September 15 at the Norfolk Hunt Steeplechase Course. Now in its 11th year, the event returns polo to the metrowest area after decades of absence. Norfolk members and Polo chairs Tony Chambers and Katrina Sorrentino report a few table tickets and tailgate spots were still available at press time, although they expect these to sell out quickly.

General admission is also a great option for attending Polo In The Country, and spectators are encouraged to bring their own chairs, blankets, and food.

Food may also be purchased on the premises. Polo In The Country is a great family event, with attractions for family members of all ages. This year’s match will be between Dedham Polo and Norfolk Polo. Spectators may also participate in face painting, pony rides, a candy toss, and watch the parade of Norfolk hounds and a wonderful equestrian halftime show. Attendees are also invited to walk around the tailgate section to view the competition for the “Best Tailgate” prize.

General admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children, payable as you enter.

Tailgate spots at field side are $75 by advance reservation. Table seating is $25 per seat or $200 per table of eight and must be reserved in advance. To purchase tickets, call 508-250-9953 or email norfolkpolo@gmail.com.

[ABOVE] Polo In The Country is the Norfolk Hunt Club’s largest community event.

[BELOW] Left to right: Norfolk members John Decembrele, Dana Pope, and Nick Gleysteen hacking home from a September 2012 hunt.

Westport Hunter Pace September 22 marks the fifth running of Norfolk’s Westport Hunter Pace, a favorite among New England hunter pace riders. The stunning Westport countryside, featuring gorgeous open fields, beautiful river views, historic farms, lovely trails, inviting jumps, and access to special private lands is a once-in-aseason (or lifetime!) opportunity for horses and riders alike.

A portion of the proceeds from the event will be donated to the Westport Land Conservation Trust.

The Westport Hunter Pace will start from a new location this year—519 Horseneck Road, in Westport, MA. The pace begins at 8:00 a.m. and the last horse out is at 1:00 p.m. Riders may participate in teams of two or three, and compete in either the Flat or Jumping division.

Participants under the age of 16 must have an adult rider on their team.

Norfolk members and Westport Hunter Pace chairs Tom Lewis, MFH, Gaelen Canning, and Lisa Lewis strongly encourage pre-registration, as over 200 riders participated last year. Pre-registered riders save $10 on the entry fee, which includes lunch. Entry forms may be found

on norfolkhunt.com. Please direct all questions to huntpace@norfolkhunt.com or call Tom Lewis at 617-780-2599.

New England Hunter Trials The New England Hunts Hunter Trials—which has been hosted several times by the Norfolk Hunt Club—will be hosted for the second year in a row

by Green Mountain Hounds on Sunday, October 6, in Shoreham, VT. The venue, located in the fertile Champlain Valley, promises to be beautiful at the height of foliage season, and features views of the Adirondacks and the Green Mountains.

The New England Hunts Hunter Trials has been held annually at various locations in New England since its inception in 1932; Green Mountain Hounds received

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[LEFT] Left to Right: Anna Spreitzer, Meghan Herbert, Emily Herbert, and Nick Mazzone won the horse management with no points deducted. [RIGHT] Oakendale Farm eventing team members Cameron Krueger, Cooper Madden-Hennessey, Rose Nelson, and Jennifer Garber won Overall with Julie Wright as horse manager.

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Shetucket Valley/Running Fox, and Brumbies took home the sixth through 11th places, respectively. Final Horse Management placings were as follows: The Glastonbury team was victorious, while Connecticut Valley came in reserve. Mystic took third, fourth went to the Shetucket Valley/Running Fox scramble team, and Wilton rounded out

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continued from page 93 rave reviews from riders and spectators last year, for both the inviting course and warm hospitality. To quote from the New England Hunter Trials book of rules and conditions, the event was organized for the “purpose of creating competition for horses that hunt regularly with a New England Hunt, ridden by riders who are members of New England Hunts…”

The event features the awarding of many old and distinguished trophies,

Cameron Krueger, riding at Beginner Novice, had the best score of the day, a 24.7%.

the top five. Brumbies finished in sixth place, followed by Oakendale in seventh, Millbrook East in eighth, Millbrook West in ninth, the Granby/Running Fox scramble team in tenth, and Running Fox Red in 11th place.

including the coveted Heard Cup. The Heard Cup division will present the riders with some 25 obstacles, including classic hunting challenges such as “gone away” and “lead-over.”

Other qualified divisions provide inviting and exciting courses for riders from area hunts. Green Mountain Hounds also welcomes competitors from Vermont, New York, and the New England states in the Open classes, which are designed for riders who may not be affiliated with a hunt.

For more information, visit greenmountainhounds.com.

photos: (top left) Chris Spreitzer; (top right and below) Alison McCallum

Tetrathlon Rally was held June 15-16, in Winsted, CT. Teams competed in riding, swimming, running, and target shooting. The team with the best Horse Management for the rally was a scrambled team from Ridge Riders and Running Fox with zero horse management points off for the day. Second place went to the Mad River/Sleeping Giant team, in third was Shetucket Valley, while fourth was claimed by Mad River, and in fifth was the Mad River/Shetucket Valley scramble team.

The Eventing Rally was held at Kent School on June 29. In addition to Novice and Beginner Novice divisions, we invited younger members to compete on mixed teams for Elementary and Grasshoppers.

The Overall placement was as follows: Claiming the top spot was Oakendale Riding Center with second place going to Wilton of the Metro Region. Rounding out the top three was Connecticut Valley, followed by Mystic in fourth, and a Granby/Running Fox scrample team in fifth. Running Fox Red, Millbrook West, Millbrook East, Glastonbury,

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Fall is in the air, and the Wentworth Hunt is enjoying another wonderful season of foxhunting in New Hampshire and southern Maine.

Our cubbing season began in midAugust, and we hunt through the end of November, with formal season beginning early in October. We hunt on Wednesdays and Saturdays at 10:00 a.m., and guests are welcome.

The Wentworth Hunt is a “drag” hunt, meaning that instead of hunting live quarry, our hounds are trained to hunt a specific scent that is laid throughout the hunting territory by a member on horseback. It provides great sport, and allows us to hunt in territories that otherwise might not be suitable due to road crossings, development, etc.

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Tri-State Horsemen’s Association Wraps up Open and Dressage Shows, Prepares for Upcoming Trail Rides Submitted by Beth Stone

Summer has flown by at an incredible pace, and it has been a memorable season for many Tri-State Horsemen’s Association (TSHA) members. Thanks to the support of many club members, all of the TSHA events this year have been extremely well attended.

The Open Show, Dressage, and Trail committees worked hard to put together a great schedule of events and deserve our thanks and appreciation for providing such great opportunities to enjoy our horses for fun and competition.

The TSHA Open Show Series concluded its season on August 16-18 with a strong turnout and many large classes, and tough competition in many divisions. The quality and number of TSHA exhibitors continues

to grow, and the Open Show Committee prides itself on offering a top-quality show without the rated show prices. All of the 2013 open shows have been well attended, with many exhibitors arriving on Thursday and enjoying an extra day of competing.

The comfortable facility at Falls Creek Farm provides not only a great place to exhibit your horse, but also somewhere for friends to get together after a hard day of showing to relax and visit. Thanks go to all of the volunteers who assisted in so many ways to help the shows run smoothly. The Open Show Committee continues to work hard, auditing points and working diligently to determine year-end award winners.

Check the TSHA website, tristatehorsemen. com, for class results and point standings.

The TSHA Dressage Shows also had a successful season, with the final competition being held on August 3 and 4. Exhibitors enjoyed the relaxed format of an extra day of showing, with all of the western dressage classes being held on Saturday and traditional dressage on Sunday. Thanks to the hard-working committee, the dressage shows ran smoothly and were enjoyed by all. Many horses moved up in levels and it was great to see the improvement in the riders.

The TSHA Trail Committee has a couple of great events planned for the coming months. The Moonlight Ride, to be held this year on September 21 at Pachaug State Forest in Voluntown, CT, is always a lot of fun. We eat at 6:30 p.m. and ride at dusk. The ride is free for members and non-members are asked to pay a nominal fee of $5.

Just remember to bring a side dish or dessert to complement Chef Bub’s fresh (never frozen) burgers and hot dogs.

Plan on joining the TSHA trail riders at the annual Lobster Ride on October 13 to enjoy a refreshing ride on the beach at Bluff Point and a delicious lobster dinner afterwards. There is an extra

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The annual Awards Banquet will be held on Saturday, November 2, at the Crowne Plaza in Warwick, RI. The Banquet Committee is putting together a special evening with raffles and superlative awards, as well as presentations of division awards for the open shows and dressage. A reservation form will be included with

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year-end point standings being mailed to members, and will be available on the website.

The deadline for submission of applications for the TSHA scholarships is quickly approaching. Scholarships are available to all qualifying club members to further their education in any field; the deadline for submission is September 1. Remember to check the TSHA website for the most up-to-the-minute information on club events and activities. Current information and great photos are updated frequently!

Virginia Hound Show.

Upcoming activities include the Fall Foliage Hunter Pace on Sunday, October 13, and a Masquerade Ball on November 16.

New members and guests are always welcome! Please see our website, wentworthhunt.org, for more information.

Send your news for future columns to elisabeth.gilbride@equinejournal.com.

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BY KIM ABLON WHITNEY

[LEFT] Innisbofin Chipmunk Memorial Trophy winners Danielle Villa and Smuggler’s Romance with trainer Jill Weinstein. [RIGHT] THIS National Children’s Medal winner John Porter riding Kennebec.

A WINNING TEAM

PHOTO: (LEFT) CINDY STONE; (RIGHT AND BOTTOM) DAVID MULLINIX PHOTOGRAPHY

Smuggler’s Romance and Danielle Villa took home the Innisbofin Chipmunk Memorial Trophy as the winners of the Walk-Trot division at the Norfolk Hunt Club Horse Show. They were first in the Walk-Trot Equitation Championship class, Walk-Trot Hunter Under Saddle, and in both Walk-Trot Pleasure classes.

The pony and rider were teamed up just over a year ago with the help of their trainer, Jill Weinstein.

“Smug,” as he is known around the barn, is owned by Valerie Stone of Norfolk, MA.

DERBY DEBUT Three cheers for Abigail Brayman—the young rider, who hails out of Hunter Ridge in Ashaway, RI, not only competed in her first hunter derby ever, the U.S. Hunter Jumper Association (USHJA) National Hunter Derby, but also won it while riding Card Party at the Westbrook Hunt Club.

THIS RIDER’S ON FIRE John Porter of North Kingstown, RI, was on fire at the Vermont

Summer Festival, capturing three equitation titles within the first two weeks of competition.

He and the 12-year-old Dutch Warmblood, Kennebec, owned

by Rebecca Clawson, earned blue ribbons in the Taylor Harris Insurance Services (THIS) National Children’s Medal during weeks one and two, and topped the Pessoa/U.S. Equestrian Federation (USEF) National Hunter Seat Medal during Equitation Tuesday.

He rides with Schachine Belle of Belle Equestrian Center in East Greenwich, RI.

DUAL WINS

MOVING ON

Hot off the heels of her derby win at HITS Saugerties, Caitlin Venezia of Holly Hill Farm in Marstons Mills, MA, added another victory to her list when she piloted Jennifer Combs’ Comex Gold to first place in the $5,000 Northeast Hunter Jumper Association (NEHJA) Hunter Derby during the second week of competition at the Vermont Summer Festival.

Kudos to Sheryl Macleod and Turning Point Show Stables on their recent move to their new location in East Kingston, NH, which clearly did not affect their competition season. A number of their riders were successful at the Northeast Benefit Horse Show in Northampton, MA, as well as at the New Hampshire Hunter Jumper Association’s (NHHJA) Summer Festival. Devon MacLeod was champion in the 15-17 division aboard Shotgun.

MacLeod was also champion in the Children’s Hunter division with a second place finish in the Children’s Hunter Classic with Colleen Mahoney’s Bittersweet.

Following the Northeast Benefit, MacLeod cleaned up in the ribbons at the Summer Festival, earning second place ribbons in the Hunter Derby and the Junior Equitation Classic, as well as a first in the 15-17 division, all while riding Shotgun.

A CLEAR ROUND Newbury Farm’s Cory Hardy also saw success at the Vermont Summer Festival when he and Camelot 10 earned the top prize in the $10,000 Marimekko Welcome Stake.

The horse and rider team were one of only two double clear rounds. « $10,000 Marimekko Welcome Stake winners Cory Hardy and Camelot 10.

RIDING FOR THE RIBBON Also out of Turning Point, Abbi Gerrish was reserve champion

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ribbons while competing in over fences classes, and made a successful derby debut in the 2'6" Froggy Hunter Derby.

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Spotted!

[ABOVE] Brooke Taylor riding Zurich, Vail Cort aboard Zolinde, and Nanu Mehta on Avenue Blue at GMHA. [BELOW LEFT] Hannah Alteron and Edwin were named Walk-Trot Champions at the Plymouth Rock Classic. [BELOW RIGHT] Ava Lindsay and Commander Tom competing in the $2,500 Marshall and Sterling Adult Amateur Jumper Classic.

Other Oak Meadow riders spotted at the Shoreline Classic include Gia Sarkis, riding Avallach’s Coco Chanel in the 2'6" Froggy Hunter Derby; Morgan Taniwha and OMF Moncheri, who placed fifth in the USHJA National Hunter Derby; and Kathryn Mikolinski and Askan, who picked up ribbons in the High Adult Jumpers and the Shoreline Jumper Classic.

Settled In

A Clean Sweep

Moss Show Stables (MSS) is now settled into their new 40-acre home in Groton, MA, with many riders winning ribbons while competing under their banner.

Five out of seven horses finished as champions or reserve at the Plymouth Rock Classic. Congrats to Nanu Mehta and Zolinde CBF on their win in the Limit Eq; Brooke Taylor and Zurich CBF on topping the younger and older Adult Eq as well as finishing as champion at Green Mountain Horse Association (GMHA) in the Adult Hunters; Phoebe Donofrio-Ralls and Bell Captain on winning the Marshall and Sterling and the Children’s Eq divisions, Avra Alter and Coco for scoring an amazing 87 in the Children/ Adult Hunters and earning reserve; Lindsay Stevenson and Ben on their third, fifth, and sixth place finishes in the Adult Mod Equitation classes; Vail Cort and Zolinde CBF on their reserve placing in the Adult Hunters in Vermont and seventh place finish in the Hunter Classic at Fieldstone; Kate Coffey and Rosie, on making their first big show debut and earning second in the Massachusetts Hunter Jumper Mini Medal; and Hannah Alter and Edwin on being named Walk-Trot Champions out of a field of 12 riders.

Tricia Moss reports that they even saw their old friend Adam at Fieldstone with his new rider, Haley, competing in the

Riders from Somerset Farm of Old Westbury, NY, swept the $2,500 Marshall and Sterling Adult Amateur Jumper Classic at the Vermont Summer Festival.

Ava Lindsay took top honors with Commander Tom, and finished third in the class with All In One, while barnmate Christina Cohan earned second place aboard Darren Graziano’s Sascha.

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Ones to Watch Youth equestrian Phoebe Spar had a great time at the Lake Placid Horse Show in Lake Placid, NY, earning wins in 11 & Under Equitation on the Flat and Over Fences riding Midnight Snack, who also earned the championship in Large Children’s Hunter and Grand Children’s Hunter. Phoebe rides with Stephanie Demmon out of Sage Hill Farm in Westchester, NY.

Baby on Board Bayside Hill Stables in Dartmouth, MA, congratulates Jessie Hillegas on her newborn foal, J’Adore. The farm looks forward to seeing the filly out of Checkmate and by Balou Du Rouet in future upperlevel hunter divisions.

Phoebe Spar and Midnight Snack with trainer Stephanie Demmon.

Children’s Hunters and Derby.

Adam and Haley train with Annie Dotoli and Aster Pieters.

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the Connecticut Hunter Jumper Association (CHJA) Children’s Medal at the Westbrook Hunt Club Shoreline Classic III, which qualified her for the CHJA Medal Finals. She and Grateful also won a large Children’s Equitation Flat class, took home two white

Equestrian SuperStars Grand prix rider Juan Oritz and his girlfriend Sara Bagworth joined forces with Step by Step Foundation’s Liliane Stransky to bring together a bunch of like-minded show jumping riders, owners, and supporters

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in the Children’s Hunters and also earned many ribbons in the 3' equitation at the Northeast Benefit Horse Show. At the Summer Festival, she and Dream Out Loud finished fourth in the Derby and sixth in the Equitation Classic. Abbi also got great ribbons in equitation, winning both the New England and New Hampshire medals.

And Sophie Cook and Lilly Manion also earned a number of ribbons this summer while riding their new horses.

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[LEFT] The Red Hot Chili Riders take home their second consecutive win in the 3' Team Jumper Challenge. [RIGHT] Rachel Parrot of St. Pierre, Inc. presents the Pirouette Farm team with their blue ribbons in the 3'6" Team Jumper Challenge. [BELOW] Annie Read and Dante’s Diva finish up a strong round, helping their team earn a second place finish in the 3'6" Challenge.

GMHA Team Jumper Challenge and Summer Hunter/Jumper Show The Green Mountain Horse Association’s (GMHA) annual Team Jumper Challenge and Summer Hunter/ Jumper Show, held July 11-14, were an overwhelming success, with over 300 horses and riders competing in the two events over four days.

The Team Challenge drew over 100 riders on 27 teams to compete over a set course, with an optional joker fence jumped for bonus points. The top three scores were added for the team’s final score. The challenge saw record entries, with nine teams competing in the $500 2'6" Team Jumper Challenge. The 2'6" winners were the Jolley Jumpers, consisting of Kelly Jackson, Sophia Comi, Mariah Hanson, and Kelsey Williams. Close behind was the Greylock Farm team of Kate Rakowski, Rollie Stapleton, Megan Skalla, and Anna Landon.

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continued from page 98 of the international children’s charity in a fun and funky Karaoke Fundraiser held under the Great Tent during the Kentucky Horse Shows this summer. There was no stage fright with this group of seasoned equestrians. Oritz, who also rides as part of Team Step by Step, and Bagworth grabbed the mic and belted out their own rendition of “Billionaire” while Stransky 100 equine

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Sara Eddy-Stewart, Larissa Russin, Eli Morgan, and Devyn Blood, took home top honors for the second year in a row.

The Pirouette Poppers—Ashley Miller, Robert Piro, Jane Hamlin, and Mariah Gallien—finished in second place.

The evening culminated with the $800 3'6" Team Jumper Challenge. Pirouette Farm, represented by Jane Hamlin, Madison Gallien, Ashley Glynn, and Betsy Medinger, claimed the top prize and celebrated over lobsters after their big win. Second place went to the California Dreaming team of Bryn Byer, Annie Read, and Kristen Miller, who edged out the Tamarack Hill Farm Team in their Team Challenge debut. Over 150 people attended the Lobster Bake, held ringside.

The Summer Hunter/Jumper Show featured three competition rings offering a wide variety of hunter, jumper, and equitation classes pointed by the Vermont

and Perla Capriles sang a rousing duet of the anthem-esque hit “I Will Survive,” and Javier Guerra and David Blake mixed it up with their version of “Sweet Caroline.” Not to be outdone, Andrea King, Blaith Murano, Ivan Rocowsky, and Angel and Alejandro Karolyi all joined voices as a supergroup to perform the ensemble “My Way.” While everyone had a great time, both audience members and entertainers dug deep into their pockets to donate funds to help with the foundation’s initiatives.

Hunter Jumper Association, New England Horseman’s Council (NEHC), and Marshall and Sterling League.

Ivy Watson’s The Bostonian topped both the Children’s Hunter Horse and Child/Adult 3' Hunter divisions, with Erika Gavin and Just a Little Romance taking reserve in both divisions. In the Adult Amateur Hunters, Vail Cort rode Zolinde CBF to take the championship, with Brooke Taylor piloting Zurich CBF to reserve. Sophia Carbone rode Rain Date to a big win in the Children’s Hunter Pony division. Don Bourque dominated the Baby Green Hunter division with Dianne Bresee’s Balmoral winning the championship, and Lisa Hankin’s Garbanzo R close behind in reserve.

The jumper divisions ranged in height from 3'6" to 2'3". Paige Skipper topped the Open Jumper division with Bantry Bay V. The Low Jumper Championship went to Haley Cassidy, riding High Jynx.

Daniel Edwards and Scout topped both the 2'3" Puddle Jumper division and the 2'6" Elementary Jumpers. Megan Buckley and Out of the Mist took first in the Pony Jumpers. Devyn Blood and Marakata won the Schooling Jumper division.

In the big equitation classes, Caleigh Thompson and Harrisburg won the U.S. Equestrian Federation (USEF) Hunter Seat Medal. Paige Gaylord won the ASPCA Horsemanship Maclay. Alexis Bokor and Maureen Flaugherty qualified for finals in the NEHC Adult Amateur Medal. In the NEHC Junior Medal, Ivy Watson and Caleigh Thompson had qualifying wins.

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[LEFT] $50,000 Horze-Equestrian Grand Prix winners McLain Ward and Love. [RIGHT] Laura Chapot came in second riding Quointreau Un Prince.

McLain Ward and Love Top Impressive Field in $50,000 Horze-Equestrian Grand Prix Love conquered all on Sunday, July 21 at HITS Saugerties. McLain Ward of Brewster, NY, and his new mount, Love, beat a star-studded crowd to pick up the top prize in the $50,000 Horze-Equestrian Grand Prix, presented

by Zoetis. After only two days in the country, Love—a nine-year-old Selle Francais import from France—arrived at HITS-on-the-Hudson on Wednesday, jumped Thursday and Friday, and won Sunday in the Strongid C 2X Grand Prix Stadium with Ward in the irons.

“He had a nice record in France, but he is off to an even more impressive start in the U.S.,” said Ward. “I am most impressed with this horse’s character—he is willing, generous, careful, and easy to ride. When he walks in the ring, he doesn’t want to knock the jumps down—he makes my job easy.”

Ward and Love jumped a course designed by Florencio Hernandez of

Mexico City, Mexico, which included 13 obstacles and 16 jumping efforts. Three double combinations tested both horse and rider—the first, a one-stride pair of verticals, the second with two strides between two oxers, and the third, a vertical two-stride to an oxer.

Twenty-three started the first round and seven advanced to the jump-off.

Ward piloted two mounts, including Love and his own Wings. Laura Chapot of Neshanic Station, NJ, also rode two mounts—Mary Chapot’s Umberto, and Quointreau Un Prince, owned by herself and McLain Ward. Heather CaristoWilliams of Saugerties, NY, moved on with Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Caristo’s Evening Star; as did Candice King of Wellington, FL, with Bellissimo, LLC’s VDL Dogan; and Adrienne Iverson aboard her own Sweetheart.

Chapot and Quointreau Un Prince set an early Great American Time to

Beat as the first go in the jump-off in a time of 46.63 seconds. Her lead went untouched for two rounds until Ward entered the ring and navigated the short course in 43.91 seconds to steal the lead with two left to ride behind him, including Chapot’s second effort.

In his first jump-off round with Wings, Ward left a stride out in the first line and brought down the top rail of the second fence. “It was probably a little fast, so I changed my plan with Love.”

Ward’s change of heart proved the right choice—he and Love galloped the seven strides and left all the rails up with an eventual three seconds to spare, bumping Chapot and Quointreau Un Prince to second.

Third place went to Caristo-Williams and Evening Star, who jumped to a clear round in 47.32 seconds. King and VDL Dogan were also clear with a time of 48.91 seconds for fourth. Iverson capped the top five with Sweetheart.

They posted a time of 45.18 seconds, but had a rail at the fourth fence for four faults. Chapot aboard Umberto and Ward in the irons of Wings were sixth and seventh, respectively.

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Paul O’Shea and Kevin Babington Win Big at the Lake Placid and I Love New York Horse Shows Paul O’Shea of Kildimo, Ireland, rode Primo De Revel to victory in the $75,000 Equine Insurance Services/ Great American Grand Prix of Lake Placid to culminate the 44th Annual Lake Placid Horse Show, presented by Sea Shore Stables, LLC. O’Shea was one of six entries from the starting field of 34 to reach the jump-off by riding without penalty over the 14-jump first round course designed by 2008 Olympic course designer Steve Stephens. Next up was U.S. Olympic veteran Margie Engle of Wellington, FL. She took over the lead with a fault-free ride in 39.409 seconds on Royce, a nine-year-old, Oldenburg gelding. O’Shea, 36, returned on the 12-year-old Belgian Warmblood owned by Michael Hayden. He finished clean in 38.189 seconds to claim the win. Engle placed second and Heather Caristo-Williams finished third.

“I watched Margie go and when I saw her do six strides between fences two and three, I changed my strategy to do the same,” O’Shea said. “I had thought at first that it would ride longer. I rode as fast as I could without overdoing it.”

This is the first time that O’Shea has competed at Lake Placid, and the win

marked the fourth straight year that a rider from Ireland has won the event, following wins by Darragh Kenny in 2010, Jonathan McCrea in 2011, and Kenny again last year.

The following week, Irish Olympic veteran Kevin Babington won the $100,000 Woodlea Farms Grand Prix at the 36th Annual I Love New York Horse Show, presented by Sea Shore Stables, LLC. Babington was one of 12 entries from the starting field of 32 to reach the tie-breaking jump-off by riding without penalty over the 16-jump, first-round course designed

by Richard Jeffery at the North Elba Showgrounds. He was the second to return for the seven-jump tiebreaker and he set the mark to beat with a clean ride in

36.871 seconds on Mark Q. “My horse jumped great in the first round, but he slipped early in the jump-off, and I knew I had to speed up if we were going to have a chance,” said Babington. “We’ve had a great two weeks here, and I thought that we might be able to win one. Given that this was the first time the horse show has offered $100,000, I guess we picked a good one to win!” None of the remaining 10 entries could beat his time with the closest being Margie Engle. She rode Royce to a clean ride in 37.387 seconds to place second.

Her finish, following the previous week’s second place finish in the $75,000 Equine Insurance Services/ Great American Grand Prix of Lake Placid, earned her the Richard and Diana Perpetual Challenge Trophy for Excellence for the best combined finish in Lake Placid’s two grand prix.

Third place went to Angela Covert of St. Lazare, Quebec, who finished in 38.149 seconds on Utan.

[RIGHT] $75,000 Equine Insurance Services Great American Grand Prix winners Paul O’Shea and Primo De Revel. [BELOW LEFT] $100,00 Woodlea Farms Grand Prix winner Kevin Babington riding Mark Q. [BELOW RIGHT] Margie Engle was awarded the Richard and Diana Perpetual Trophy for Excellence after her second place finish in both the Lake Placid and I Love New York grand prix.

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Win $10,000 Fieldstone Grand Prix at the Plymouth Rock Hunter/Jumper Classic The grand prix field at the Fieldstone Show Park was immaculate as riders gathered for the highly anticipated $10,000 Fieldstone Grand Prix, held Saturday, June 22 as part of the Plymouth Rock Hunter/Jumper Classic.

It came down to eight horses in the jump-off, all vying for the lion’s share of the prize money, as well as the deserved bragging rights.

Phil DeVita of Apopka, FL, designed an extensive course to challenge the exhibitors during the grand prix. He used 15 efforts in the first round, including a verticalvertical double combination, oxer-vertical double combination, vertical-oxer double combination, a liverpool, and stand alone obstacles. The course was difficult, although not overly technical as the riders had to complete the course in the time allowed of 88 seconds.

The first horse to enter the ring, Japan, with Penny Brennan in the irons, set the pace and rode to the first clear effort of the day. A total of eight horses qualified for the jump-off course where they were asked to complete a serpentine of obstacles. Each rider took the seven obstacles with accuracy and time on their minds. They were allowed 50 seconds throughout the short track, where [TOP] $10,000 Fieldstone Grand Prix winners Michael Janson and Sangre Azul.

[BOTTOM LEFT] Gwen Goodwin and Fedel earned second place. [BOTTOM RIGHT] Penny Brennan took third place riding Sun Tzu.

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right hand turn then brought the horse and rider combinations to the daunting penultimate oxer before racing to the finish.

Brennan was the first to take on the jump-off course, and it seemed as though she had it with her speedy turns and quick-footed Japan; however, the back rail fell on the second to last oxer, opening the flood gates for the seven remaining competitors.

Seventeen-year-old Michael Janson was next to take on the track, riding Sangre Azul. Although his time of

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New Hampshire Hunter Jumper Association Holds Another Successful Summer Festival Submitted by Jodi Fortier

New Hampshire Hunter Jumper Association (NHHJA) hosted its six-day summer festival at the beautiful Silver Oaks Equestrian Center in Hampton Falls, NH, early in July. Days of rain gave way to a hot and sunny week and over 400 horses and riders competed through the holiday week.

Show manager John Manning kept things running smoothly with his team of terrific in-gate and course setting staff.

Exhibitors were treated to a delicious barbecue on July 4 and trainers had their own special evening as well. A wine and cheese tasting was also available along with many other perks and activities.

For the Juniors, we held the ever popular team challenge in costume, and a new and exciting event, “The Kid Prix” where children ages 5-16 had the opportunity to test their own jumping skills over a course. Time and faults determined the winner, with a 2'6" jump-off in the final event. Many riders “jumped” the course and Brynn Ratiola brought in one of the fastest times of the day. This event will surely become the highlight of future summer festivals.

A few highlights from the show include classic winners, Monsieur, who won both the Always Carry Cash 2'6"

Michael Janson

continued from page 104 36.847 seconds fell shy of Brennan’s time, he was able to leave all rails in place, which earned him the win. “[Sangre] went fantastic out there, and now we are looking at Lake Placid. I couldn’t have asked him to do more out there for me,” Janson explained. “The field was tough, Penny Brennan rides great and really put the pressure on me, but we all have our days.”

Gwen Goodwin and Fedel were the only other

Classic and the 2'9" Smartpak Classic.

Monsieur was an entry from Shadyside Farm and was ridden by Taylor Kain. The Above The Clouds 2'3" Hunter Classic was won by Laurel Heights Annie, ridden

by Grace Lyons, while the 18" Woodlands Irish Rose Hunter Classic was won by Crescendo, ridden by Michaela Tero. In the jumper ring, My lovely Louise, ridden

by Michelle Blunda, took top honors in the 3'3"-3'6" Rose Du Bois Classic.

Taking home the blue in the 3'6"-3'9" Jumper Classic was Portico 16, ridden by Molly Smith. NHHJA would like to offer sincere thanks to all of our sponsors for their continued support. Without their generosity we could not offer these fantastic classics.

One of the lovely perks of the Silver Oaks facility is the grass derby field. It is a treat both to ride and view horses on the hunt course.

This year, trumpet player, Sam Fortier played “Taps” on the field to honor and remember David Birdsall, who passed away earlier this season.

David was an avid equine enthusiast and owner of the Silver Oaks Equestrian Center. After a short memorial, Sam also played a call to the gate for the derby.

Pony Hunter Derby winner French Fry, was piloted by Mackensie Hirsch. The winner of the 3'-3'3" Derby was Adelante, ridden by Anna Pavlov. In the sand ring, the 2'6" Derby was won by My Riki and Dominika Sylvetstri and the 3' Hunter Derby victory went to Unlisted and Anne Connolly. It is so nice to see the popularity of the hunter derbies returning to the show ring.

In the equitation ring, the Eaton Berube Adult Equitation Classic was won by Emily McGuirk, while the Stone Pony Junior Equitation Classic was won by Hayley Anderson. Making his debut as an adult, Jesse Fortier was both champion of the adult hunters with Do Tell and champion of the adult equitation with Gandalf. A complete list of championships can be found on the club website, nhhja.com.

On behalf of the NHHJA, I would like to thank everyone for their participation at the Summer Festival. We look forward to a bigger and better event next season.

pair to post a doubleclear effort. Goodwin took a more conservative approach to the jump-off, aiming for accuracy over speed, and ultimately earned second place.

Brennan returned to the jump-off course with Sun Tzu, the winner of May’s $25,000 Fieldstone Grand Prix. The chestnut’s open stride covered the ground easily. However, the third obstacle of the course fell to the ground with a heartbreaking thud, putting them in third place with a time of 35.264 seconds.

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Eventing news « Stephanie Mallick and Abe tackle the UNH stadium course at their July horse trials.

UNH Dairy Bar—with snacks made from the milk of UNH dairy cows—a current summer student asked if my horse and I were OK. Parked beside the road above the Dairy Bar with our hazard lights blinking, escape door open with Abe and myself bent over near him, I smiled and was immensely pleased as a New Hampshire resident and a UNH alumna, that a UNH student would be so kind and thoughtful.”

SEEING GREEN NO RAIN ON THEIR PARADE Ann Kitchel and Mary Hutchins report that, despite rain, rain, and more rain, Huntington Farm was able to run dressage and cross-country for 105 competitors that showed up for their horse trials on July 7, but were not able to hold stadium jumping. The footing was fine and no one complained that the stadium was canceled, knowing it has been a tough spring for everyone. The hay was still on the ground on the cross-country course, but the hay crew was able to get it all off by 6:00 p.m. Saturday night. While the farm had hoped to have the hay for the horses, happily a cow farm took it.

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Course Brook Farm (CBF) in Sherborn, MA, welcomes international upper-level event rider Stephie Baer as their co-resident instructor! She will work in collaboration with their existing resident instructor, Erika (Hawkes) Hendricks, to continue to grow the quality of the instruction and training that CBF offers its boarders and the wider eventing and dressage

community. Stephie has been a member of the farm’s family for over 15 years and has been a huge part of developing the facility into what it is today.

In other news from CBF, jump builder Eric Bull and course designer and Olympic event rider John Williams were at the farm for two days in late June constructing a new water complex that opened in mid-August! Also in August, USEF High Performance World Class Training List eventer Will Faudree came to town for an impressive two-day show jumping and cross-country clinic.

eliminated or at best caused rails and time faults for most of the competitors from Training Level to Beginner Novice. There was no room for error, misbalance or misstep, and it claimed many riders, even with Advanced horse trials experience, and churned up the standings. The Novice crosscountry course had its own twist, with a ditch/bank option within strides of the water complex, which included jumping over a log to Lake Wildcat.

Among the alumni were the announcer and numerous competitors, and as I paused briefly before heading for the

Stephanie also reported that the Green Acres Schooling Horse Trials in Madbury, NH, offered a great venue for young horses. Even riders that had to go around a jump or were eliminated for non-safety reasons were allowed to continue to school their green horses. And, there were two dressage judges, which made for a shorter day.

Even those who were eliminated went home with a beautiful competition ribbon!

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FROM A COMPETITOR’S EYES Stephanie Mallick checked in with her take on the July University of New Hampshire (UNH) Horse Trials: “It is always a joy and honor to be back as an alumna, even if it is going to be my 25th reunion soon; especially because the UNH Equine Program has been threatened with elimination, with the University considering ending the program and selling off the land to big stores like Walmart.

The stadium course was full-of twists and turns, which

(L-R) Taylor Evans on Sam I Am and Sylvia Brownlow aboard Snip at the Green Acres Schooling Horse Trials.

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The Maryland Horse Trials II At Loch Moy Farm Hosts Over 400 Competitors

By A K Newlacil, Photos by Lily Stone Images

Despite a soggy start, the second of two back-to-back recognized events at Loch Moy Farm went off without a hitch on July 12-14 in Adamstown, MD. Last-minute logistical heroics by event secretary Mary Coldren and organizer Carolyn Mackintosh, along with great cooperation from competitors, enabled Loch Moy Farm to absorb a number of riders who were forced to find alternate qualifying opportunities after the weather-related cancelation of several Northeastern events. A near-record 439 starts and 23 Future Event Horse (FEH) entries made this the venue’s biggest weekend ever.

Competition kicked off on Friday morning with the Future Event Horse Tests, judged by FEH Committee Chair Susan Graham White. Local fillies earned most of the day’s top scores; the grand champion of the day was three-year-old filly Sentimental Baby, bred and owned

by Valerie Fox (MD). One notable division winner included the two-year-old colt Wiseguy Too, a clone of Ronald ZabalaGoetschel’s four-star event horse, Che Mr. Wiseguy.

On Friday afternoon, the dressage phase began with two Intermediate divisions, including the competitive debut of Mr. Medicott with Phillip Dutton (PA).

Dressage and jumping continued early on Saturday, with impressive rides by Buck Davidson (PA), Jan Byyny (VA), and Dominic Schramm (PA). Sunday saw tight competition at Novice and Preliminary, with Kristin Bachman (VA) achieving the weekend’s lowest penalty score. Competitors gave excellent reviews of every phase, and particularly of the cross-country course, designed by Hugh Lochore to ease horses and riders up to the next level of competition.

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Though Virginia riders dominated the board, winning 11 of the 29 divisions, visiting Northeast area competitors had a great showing. Barbara Allen of Canandaigua, NY, and Paige Crotty of Massachusetts won their Preliminary divisions; Crotty also earned the weekend’s best Junior/Young Rider score, an impressive 24.1 with no jumping penalties.

The Jockey Club’s Thoroughbred Incentive Program (T.I.P.) and the Retired Racehorse Training Project (RRTP) sponsored awards for top-placing off-the-track Thoroughbreds (OTTB).

The T.I.P. High Point Award winner was Doug, a 2004 gelding ridden by Elizabeth Billings (VA).

RRTP also rewarded the highest-placing OTTB rider in a Junior/Young Rider division each Phillip Dutton and Mr. Medicott debuted as a team at Loch day. Saturday’s winner Moy Farm. was Tayler Stewart (MD), riding Fugitive at Training Level; Sunday’s winner was Karissa Dreese (PA), riding Dance on the Double at Preliminary. Fifty-three eligible Thoroughbreds were shown over the three days, highlighting the suitability of the breed to the sport of eventing.

Volunteers carried the weekend, stepping in at the last minute to make Friday’s dressage Heidi White and James Bond 007 tackled the Intermediate run smoothly, and pulling course bright and early on Saturday morning.

country run, and Andrea Waldo’s Chauncy skipped easily around the Preliminary course.

The farm also congratulates Susie Mick on the sale of her horse Character Witness (Cordi).

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Andrea’s mare Viva La Rodeo is in foal to Beaulieu’s Quissini!

Living on the Edge Water’s Edge Farm sends out big kudos to all of their riders that qualified and rode in the Area I Championships at Fitch’s Corner: Erin Renfroe and Porter Creek, Zehra Gundogan and

Captivate, Kate Trieschman and Ceilidh Dancer, Susan Boquist and Class Act, Polly Gilbert and Miss Manners, and Emily Gilbert and Blackjack. They also congratulate Hattie Thomson and Mamma Mia, Annie Barron and Coffee Break, and Erin and Bimini Road, for their placements in the horse trials.

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double-shifts on Saturday to man all three phases through almost 12 full hours of competition. Sunday’s volunteer force, many returning for a second day, tackled a comparatively light 189 starts with their usual friendly and helpful demeanor. Loch Moy Farm extends a warm thank you to all who gave their time and energy.

The Maryland Horse Trials (MDHT) II is part of a three-event series. Riders participating in all three events (MDHT I, II and October’s III) are eligible to win the series high point award, sponsored

by Point Two Air Jackets. For more information, visit themarylandhorsetrials.com. For complete results, visit useventing.com.

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Old Chatham Horse Trials Tries a New Setup with Great Success

By E.L. Keehan

For the 2013 Old Chatham Horse Trials hosted by the Eastern New York Dressage and Combined Training Association (ENYDCTA), held on the very picturesque grounds of the Old Chatham Sheepherding Company on July 7, the organizing committee decided to try something new. Each year, Old Chatham has struggled with parking…the event is lucky to have beautifully sprawling grounds for cross-country, but areas to park trailers have always been limited. This year, during a very productive brainstorming session, someone suggested they swap where dressage and stadium were run; partly because of the tricky parking situation but also due to comments received from the 2012 event evaluations regarding the rutted dressage rings. With nothing to lose, the organizers decided to give it a try.

Switching the placement of the two phases was a phenomenal success!

Organizers were able to park more trailers than ever before. Additionally, the new set-up allowed for a more competitor, horse, and spectator-friendly layout.

Competitors flowed easily from their trailers to each phase through clearly marked horse paths that directed them away from spectator-heavy areas such as the food and viewing locations. In addressing one issue—parking—the organizers were able to improve other areas including safety and overall friendliness without even knowing it.

The Old Chatham Horse Trials ran

over 140 horses in divisions ranging from Beginner Novice to Preliminary/ Training. A special “Restricted Beginner Novice,” for competitors new to the sport of eventing was also run. Entrants in this division could not have ridden in recognized competition more than two times within the past five years.

Old Chatham recognized former racing and Jockey Club registered Thoroughbreds by participating in the Thoroughbred Incentive Program (T.I.P.) Awards Program. A total of 25 horses were entered in the T.I.P. awards, with the largest division being the Novice riders.

Winners received an official Jockey Club tote bag, a champion ribbon and a cash prize of $25 or $50, depending on the division. The winners were as follows: Beginner Novice – Michelle Realmuto and Fresa, a seven-year-old bay mare; Novice – Sarah Begley and Diego, an 11-year-old grey gelding; and Training – Mark Weissbecker with Yippee Dooo, a five-year-old chestnut mare.

Other winners of the day received a $125 gift certificate donated by Saratoga Horseworks, Ltd. and are as follows: Preliminary/Training – Anthony Han with Benny; Training-A – Kim Ciulla and Lena’s Lost Sock; Training-B – Michelle Chester and Paladin; Novice-A – Linda Fountain with Logan Go Bragh; Novice-B – Corinne Gagnon with Star Quality; Novice-C – Alison Silvester and Lida; Beginner Novice-A – Nicolle Plucher-

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Preliminary/Training division winners Anthony Han and Benny sail through the water complex.

Guzek with Edward; Beginner Novice-B – Meaghan Monroe and Hot Chili Tilly; Beginner Novice-C – Julia Reynolds and Old Vermont Rebel; and Restricted Beginner Novice – Mary Beams with Pee Tee Cruiser.

Many ENYDCTA members also participated in the event including Margie Hutchison, the stadium designer and former organizer; Cailin Sanford, who returned to eventing after a 15-year hiatus, Marcia Kulak, Cece Bette, and Dana Stanton. For more information and full results, visit enydcta.org.

Corinne Gagnon and Star Quality dominated Open Novice B, ending their day on their dressage score of 28.7

Mark Weissbecker and Yippee Dooo were the Training T.I.P. winners.

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Fitch’s Corner Horse Trials Hosts the Area I Championships The Fitch’s Corner Horse Trials in Millbrook, NY, hosted the Area I Championships, with the debut of the Barbara Meyer Perpetual Trophy for Pony Club and $20,000 in prize money, July 19-21. All previous records of attendance were broken as the 20th anniversary of the event was celebrated. Fernanda Kellogg and Kirk Henckels, who own the 150-acre farm, pulled out all the bells and whistles to create a memorable weekend for all.

There was plenty to enjoy with three days of competition: 50 shops in Fitch’s Market divided between two magnificent tents—Fashion and Home and Horse and Hound, The Collector Car Parade with 15 vintage cars ranging from a Morris Minor to several Ferraris and two Rolls Royces, the Millbrook Hounds with 30 hounds and staff in full hunting attire, and a series of glamorous social events, along with 333 entries.

Three years ago, the Area I Council consolidated all championships in one venue and awarded them to be held at Fitch’s Corner. This year boasted the largest number of entries with 109 riders competing for the prizes donated by Dover Saddlery, silver julep cups from Tiffany & Co., many other donated awards, and the substantial prize money. The Meet the Champions buffet dinner celebrated the qualified riders and welcomed all of the competitors on Friday night. Four-star riders Allison Springer, Kerry Millikin, Ryan Wood, and Boyd Martin worked as celebrity bartenders. Phillip Dutton gave out autographs and signed his new book Modern Eventing.

The cross-country course had the feel of a mini-Rolex with course designer, Derek di Grazia, creating the courses with some extra challenges for the championship tracks. Derek was assisted by course builder, Eric Bull, and course decorator, Janine McCain.

Each jump was individually decorated with a spotlight on the newly expanded water jump and a “going-to-market” carriage overflowing with pumpkins, grapes, and fruits, adjacent to the new jump hill.

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On Sunday, another 350 attended the Spectator Luncheon benefitting the Millbrook Rescue Squad, where the Fitch’s Corner Award was presented to philanthropists and equestrians Barbara and Donald Tober.

The Area I Champions were as follows: Preliminary – Paige Garson riding Cambalache; Training – John Bourgoin on Fernhill Ballinabook; Novice – Linda Fountain aboard Logan Go Bragh; Beginner Novice – Hailey Kates with Dromolin. For more information and full results, visit useventing.com.

the exciting atmosphere it is a perfect venue to introduce the next generation of four-star horses. Those who brought multiple mounts included Boyd Martin with his newest syndicated horse Pancho Villa, Phillip Dutton with five youngsters, Allison Springer with four, and Ryan Wood with six.

The Blue Jean Ball was the social highlight for 650 competitors, friends, and Millbrook residents. The theme this year was “Bermudas and Bling,” the furthest thing from black tie! A tropical island inspired menu, along with Dark ‘N Stormy’s from the bar, sponsored by Berkshire Mountain Distillers, enhanced the spirit of the evening. The evening commenced with an original performance by the BalletCollective and continued with dancing to the music

by New York City’s DJ FLO with Mother Area I Preliminary Champions Paige Garson and Cambalache Nature providing are presented their trophies by John Truex and Linda Buckley of a colorful sunset Tiffany & Co., and Area I Chairman Heidi Beaumont.

Open Preliminary A winners Boyd Martin and Pancho Villa, accompanied by syndicate members Ron Juvonan, Kirk Henckles, and Densey Juvonan, along with Tony Cutugno of Houlihan Lawrence, Fernanda Kellogg, and Emily Hottensen.

UNH July Horse Trials Hands Out Many Awards to Deserving Competitors

By Christina Keim

The University of New Hampshire (UNH) hosted its fifth annual summer U.S. Eventing Association sanctioned horse trials on July 14, 2013.

Nearly 115 competitors enjoyed top-notch competition at the Beginner Novice, Novice, and Training levels.

New this year for the summer event were the Thoroughbred Incentive Program (T.I.P.) awards, sponsored by The Jockey Club. These awards were created to recognize the performance of off-the-track Thoroughbreds who have moved on to new careers in a variety of disciplines. Maximus, ridden by Lourie Yelton, won the T.I.P. award for Training Level; Come What May, ridden by Elizabeth Clark, won at Novice Level; and Fear the Creek, ridden

by Michelle McGillicuddy, won at the Beginner Novice Level.

“We are excited to have been chosen to participate in the T.I.P. program for our 2013 events,” said chair of the organizing committee, Christina Keim. “This breed has really influenced the sport of eventing, and it is fun for those who are competing re-schooled Thoroughbreds to have their own opportunities for recognition.”

Additional special awards were given to Emily Tasker and her own Sharp Dressed Man, who won the Best Scoring UNH Student/Alumni Award; Claire Siebols riding Princess and Samantha Baer riding Simply Irresistable, who were the best and second best scoring pony

clubbers, respectively; and Smartie Blue, ridden by Emily Jennings, who won the Best Scoring Connemara Award, sponsored by the American Connemara Pony Society.

Event secretary, Liz Oertel, said that UNH’s summer event seems to be popular with riders from across the Northeast, as it usually fills quickly. “We continue to be grateful for the enthusiasm which the eventing community shows in their support of this event, both as riders and volunteers,” she said.

The division winners were as follows: In Open Training A, Almost Famous and Ann Grenier took the top spot with a 32.7, while in Open Training B, Sportsfield Jinx and Tiffany Cunningham scored a 30.5 for the win. Open Novice A was claimed by Out of Nowhere and Melissa Marston on an impressive 23.5, with Open Novice B going to Galant d’Or and Kelly Arsenian with a score of 29.5, and Open Novice C saw Sir Patico MH and Cornelia Dorr as the victors on a 32.0.

Open Beginner Novice sections A through D were won by Danny Blue Eyes and Tracy Ouellette on a 33.3; Quito and Kathleen Walsh with a 28.1; Anthracite and Devon Sealander, who scored a 40.9; and A Simple Plan and Kylah Chase on a 30.5, respectively.

The University of New Hampshire Equine Program will hold its final horse trials of the 2013 season on September 28-29.

Eventing contact listings

Bevin O’Reilly (tl), Brattleboro, VT, 413-478-1661, borei@hotmail.com.

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

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

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

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HEATHER BENDER AND BOMBADIL INTERAGRO were presented with the Interagro Lusitanos High Score Lusitano at the Gold Coast Summer Solstice.

NOW CERTIFIED The United States Dressage Federation (USDF) is pleased to announce and congratulate its new USDF Certified Instructors. The exam was held June 13-15, 2013, at Dancing Horse Farm, in Lebanon, OH, with examiners Debbie Bowman and Ann Guptill.

The new instructor/trainers at Training and First Level include Ken Levy of Noblesville, IN; Nicole Chastain Price of Solvang, CA; Heather Salden of Carver, MN; and Elizabeth Gagliardi of Hobart, IN. New instructor/ trainers at Second Level include Jennifer Truett of Lebanon, OH, and Rebecca Cord of West Grove, PA.

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Don Principe, ridden by Michael Bragdell, and Doctor Wendell MF, ridden by Chris Hickey, did a fun musical freestyle as a demonstration at the American

Hanoverian Society (AHS) Inspection at Hilltop Farm on Saturday, July 20, 2013.

“Prince” is 14 years old and by Donnerhall out of SPS Papagena, bred by Adelheid Bruning in Germany. “Doc” is five years old and by Don Principe out of Stellar Hit MF, bred by Maryanna Haymon and named after Wendell Haymon, her husband.

WELL DONE WINDHORSE It was a great weekend for Windhorse at the new King Oak Farm showgrounds on July 6-7!

Diana Mukpo and Pascal had a nice Grand Prix Special, earning them a 64.2% and topping it with a 67.9% to win their Grand Prix class.

Mary Bahniuk Lauritsen and Nicole Polaski’s Dutch gelding, Ansgar, won the Prix St. Georges on Saturday with a 67.5% and were FEI High Score of the Day. Mary and Ansgar earned a

respectable 65.2%, landing in a close second in the Open Prix St. Georges. Mary also competed Kathy Hickerson’s Hanoverian stallion of Majestic Gaits, Schroeder, at Fourth Level, earning their final score for the Fourth Level Regionals.

Michele Sizemore rode Cinny Little’s Oldenburg mare, Raphaella, to a stellar 74% in Training Level Test 1.

Cinny Little made her debut with Raphaella in Training Level Test 2, earning them a 66.6% and were praised by the judge for “the potential for higher levels.”

Joanna Sentissi was only able to compete on Sunday, yet performed well on her Dutch gelding, Ziezo K, in Fourth Level Test 2 and had an “exuberant” ride on her 18-year-old Swedish gelding, Attraction.

BUNDLE OF JOY Congratulations to Abby and Michael Quigley on the birth of their daughter, Harper Louise, on June 29, 2013. Weighing in at 7 lbs, 8.2 oz, and measuring 20.75 inches long, Harper is doing great!

NEW INITIATIVES! The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) and President Chrystine Tauber appointed a newly formed six-member Dressage High Performance Owners’ Task Force (DOTF): Bruce Hlavacek, Chairman; Jane Forbes Clark; Margaret Duprey; Michael Davis; Elizabeth Meyer; and Akiko Yamazaki.

The DOTF will create and formalize an Owners Communication and Appreciation Program for existing owners and for the recruitment of new owners.

Various ownership structures will be explored with

a focus on syndication possibilities to broaden ownership participation and provide an entry point for high performance horse ownership.

HIGH SCORE! Grand Prix dressage rider, Sahar Daniel Hirosh, was proud to present the Adult Amateur Achievement Award to Janice Turner for her high score at the Dressage at the Ranch show at Hawk Hollow in Bedminster, NJ. Riding Stilton, her 13-year-old American Warmblood, Turner was the top-scoring amateur in First Level Test 3 at the show.

CONDOLENCES On June 25, 2013, Parabol was humanely euthanized at Hilltop Farm due to declining health and age-related complications.

While hearts are heavy with this loss, they are choosing to focus on the 30 remarkable years he had.

Parabol was the champion of his 100-day Performance Test with the outstanding overall score of 140.38 points. A successful jumper in Germany, Parabol easily transitioned to the dressage arena after his purchase by Jane MacElree.

He was the 1991 USDF Horse of the Year at Third Level and a top ten finalist for the 1995 Pan-Am Selection Trials before developing into a successful Grand Prix horse with both Scott and Susanne Hassler. Approved by multiple breeding associations, Parabol’s influence has been significant and he has an approved stallion, multiple Premium/Elite mares, and highlevel competitors in dressage, hunters, and show jumping to his credit.

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Association (NEDA) is excited to announce a new website launch. They believe this much needed facelift will be a great start to catapult them into the new century. Some features to look forward to are: Simplified, cleaner navigation; easier registration/online payment process; the ability to print your NEDA card online, including new membership number; up-todate online calendar with many features; and online event ticket purchases!

here for a medal and they did not disappoint. Each of them showed why they are among the best in the world,” said Chef d’Equipe Robert Dover. “Led

by Steffen Peters who is, in my opinion, one of the greatest show ring riders of all time; Legolas 92 was simply fantastic, placing fifth overall, a great feat for such a young horse. Tina Konyot and Calecto V looked elegant and composed and are 100% on the road toward a huge score, very soon. The same must be said for both Jan Ebeling riding the great mare, Rafalca, and Shelly Francis on her Doktor.”

International Success

Headed to Austria

The U.S. Dressage Team emphatically marked their resurgence with a podium finish in the Lambertz FEI Nations Cup at the Aachen CDIO5*. Steffen Peters, Tina Konyot, Jan Ebeling, and Shelly Francis earned a third place finish on a team total of 217.298.

“Our Nations Cup riders came

The Dressage Foundation has announced the recipients of the inaugural grants from the new Heldenberg Training Center Fund in Memory of E.L. Dreitzler. Adult amateur dressage riders Suzie Hallé (CO) and Jennifer Shepherd (NC) have each been awarded $3,700 to attend the Spanish Riding School’s Training Center in

It was a dream come true for Jennifer Shepherd when she was awarded $3,700 to attend the Spanish Riding School’s Training Center in Heldenberg, Austria.

Heldenberg, Austria. The purpose of the fund is to provide financial assistance to non-professional, North American riders to participate in educational sessions and training in Heldeberg.

Wow! What else can you possibly say, but “Wow.” Endel Ots and Cutler

Farm Dressage’s Rosseau-bred Verida have aced every debut test this season. So far their record at the FEI Level is perfect: 3 for 3.

The winning streak began in Florida in April, with a 69.868% in the mare’s first-ever FEI Prix St. Georges, at Dressage National 5 during the Adequan Global

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Dressage Festival. That was followed by an even higher score in their next Prix St. Georges together, and Verida has continued smoothly down centerline to a 69.20% victory in her first Intermediare I, at the Poplar Place Farm Dressage Show, June 15-16, in Hamilton, GA.

Truly a Revelation

Endel Ots and Cutler Farm’s Verida.

Congratulations to Emily O’Meilia and Revelation on their recent success!

Revelation is a four-year-old Azteca gelding from The 4 13 Ranch who is spending the summer with 15-year-old Emily at West Equestrian Ranch in Sand Springs, OK. In June, this young team earned a 61% on their Intro B test at their first dressage show. They won Dressage Suitability at an open show in July. They have also had fun dressing up for costume and trying a barrel race!

Rocking Roffman Caroline Roffman and Sagacious HF recently performed their first CDI Grand Prix, placing fifth in a top field of Olympians at the Peterhof Dressur Gala in Perl-Borg, Germany. This was just three weeks after being runner-up as the first American combination in the World Equestrian Festival’s Under-25 division at Aachen.

Caroline, 24, of Wellington, FL, scored 74.725% in the freestyle, just 0.15 percentage points behind Germany’s Isabell Werth and Der Stern OLD. The German Olympic combinaton of Kristina Sprehe and Desperados FRH won the freestyle with a score of 82.500%.

Run for Cancer The inaugural Kentucky Dressage Association 5K Kearney Cancer Run and Fun Walk held May 25 in Lexington, KY, raised $8,900 for cancer research. The money raised will be used for specific cancer

Emily O’Meilia and Revelation are having a successful first show season.

research under the direction of Dr. Paul Anthony Kearney, chief of trauma, at the UK Medical Center.

The event, which was named after former KDA member Mary Kearney who lost her battle with brain cancer in 2009, attracted more than 180 participants and awarded $1,000 in prize money donated by Kentucky Ale.

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A Successful Schooling Show Is Held at Winchester Stables future rides and their confidence.

On June 3, 2013, Winchester For complete results and informaStables in Newfane, VT, hosted their tion on future schooling shows, email first schooling show of the year. The Winchester.vt@gmail.com. laid back atmosphere encouraged many newcomers to the show ring, both horse and human. The fantastic facility offered a number of warm-up areas, ideal for the green horses and young riders that attended the show. The lovely riverside setting had great footing, despite the flooding that the rest of the area had experienced the week before.

Judge Jessica Van Eyck presided over a number of U.S. Dressage Federation (USDF) tests, as well as a few U.S. Eventing Association (USEA) tests for the several event riders who also attended to improve their dressage skills. She offered constructive criticism to the riders, helping them to improve Sallie Lowe and Phoenix.

Sarah Carlan and Don’s Grey Galvin.

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continued from page 115 On September 27, 2013, The Equestrian Center at Pineland Farms and New England Dressage Association will join forces to host an invitationonly dressage seminar for equestrian professionals.

Details of the day-long course will be posted shortly.

Christoph Hess (Germany), an FEI “I” Judge, will be the keynote speaker. If you’d like to receive an invitation, please contact Jennifer Dillon at jdillon@pinelandfarms.org or call 207-657-6419.

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winter season in Wellington, FL, she continues to do just that. Lagoy-Weltz is proud to announce that, in addition to serving her clients in Wellington during the winter, she has moved her training business, LivDressage, to Tempi Creek Farm in Upperville, VA, and now provides high quality, focused dressage training in the greater Washington, DC area as well.

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Olivia Lagoy-Weltz certainly knows how to make a grand entrance and debut a new location in the dressage world. As a USDF Gold, Silver, and Bronze medalist and FEI competitor, she knows, first hand, that the best way to get people’s attention is by riding into the blue ribbons.

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King Oak Dressage Days Successful Show at its New Location

By Mary Buffum

The 2013 King Oak Dressage Days (KODD) was held for the first time at the newly renovated Three County Fair Show Grounds in Northampton, MA, on July 6-7, 2013. Dressage riders from all over the East Coast competed for top scores in front of judges Joan Humpfrey, Debbie Savage, and Doreen Horsey.

Taking the win in both Saturday and Sunday’s tests was Windhorse Dressage’s Diane Mukpo on Pascal, a Dutch Warmblood gelding. They scored a 64.063% in Saturday’s FEI Grand Prix Special and a 67.926% in Sunday’s FEI Grand Prix. Emily

Chris Hickey riding Ronaldo.

Kannenstine, of Rivendell Stables, also rode a successful Grand Prix test riding on Saturday atop her Lusitano, Tornado Da Raposa, scoring a 64.415%. Windhorse Dressage’s Mary Bahniuk Lauritsen also had a winning weekend—her and Nicole Polaski’s Dutch gelding, Ansgar, won the Prix St. Georges on Saturday with a 67.566% and were FEI High Score of the Day. The overall high score for Saturday went to Nadine Buberi on the five-year-old gelding Fashion Designer OLD, owned

by Martin Sosnoff. The pair scored a 78.214% in Training Level Test 2 on Saturday and won the Markel Insurance U.S. Equestrian Federation (USEF) Young Horse Qualifier on Sunday with a score of 82.8%. The high point score winner on Sunday, with a 73.000%, went to Barbara Ann Acher riding Training Level Test 3 on the Zweibrucker Carita. The Candace F. Dixon Perpetual Award, given to the highest scoring amateur rider Training through Second

A Look at the 2013 Dressage at Devon

By Ginny Simon

Dressage at Devon will take place September 24-29, 2013 at the Devon Horse Show and Fairgrounds in Devon, PA. And while Dressage at Devon is built upon a long history and tradition, each year offers something new.

“We are pleased to announce that we have added new classes this year, developed to provide new opportunities for both horses and riders,” said Lori Kaminski, president and CEO of Dressage at Devon. “The first is an individual breed class (IBC) in the Breed division, open to all Thoroughbreds, in recognition of the increasing popularity of these horses. The class is open to any registered Thoroughbred but there is a special

Level, went to Kerri Arruda riding the Hanovarian Sabatini HM at Training Level Test 2 with a 68.571%.

Also present were veteran riders Chris Hickey from Hilltop Farm, Helen Cast, Danielle Gavriluk, and Laurence Poulin.

Highlights of their weekend’s performances included two wins for Hickey on the 2003 KWPN gelding Witness Hilltop.

The pair scored a 67.500% in Saturday’s FEI Intermediate II class and a 69.338% in USEF Developing Horse Grand Prix class on Sunday. Hickey also took home the blue on Ronaldo, a 2006 Danish Warmblood, by earning a score of 67.500% in the USEF Developing Horse Prix St. Georges class on Sunday.

Helen Cast rode a beautiful FEI Intermediate I Freestyle on Saturday and earned a score of 69.250% on her 2005 Hanoverian stallion Donnersohn.

Sunday also proved to be a successful day for both Gavriluk and Poulin. Danielle Gavriluk scored a 65.987% to win the FEI Prix St. Georges class on her 2004 Hanoverian gelding Highlife K, while Laurence Poulin scored a 67.171% on the bay Hanoverian gelding Wiley to win FEI Intermediate I/II. This year marked the first time that King Oak Farm has held the event at the newly upgraded Three County Fair Grounds. The overwhelming general consensus from the competitors about the move was favorable. Most noted that they were impressed with the airy comfortable stabling, state of the art footing, and general layout.

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award for off-the-track Thoroughbreds.

“Plus we are introducing Dressage Seat Equitation classes on Sunday, with a class for juniors and one for adults. The class will be judged upon correct seat position and the use of aids,” continued Kaminski.

There will also be a FEI Under-25 program, designed to help young adults move from the Junior/Young Rider ranks into the senior levels. It consists of the FEI Intermediaire II test and the FEI Young Rider Grand Prix (16-25). By adding the Under-25 classes, Dressage at Devon will provide the complete spectrum of classes to encourage participation in the sport for riders at all age levels.

As always, the Breed division will feature a wide range of classes, from youngsters with their dams to mature horses, breeding classes, handler classes, materiale classes, and IBC classes, as well as the Born in the USA Breeder’s Award. Plus, Dressage at Devon will again feature the Three-YearOld Prospect Championship, introduced last year.

Performance division classes include everything from Fourth Level to Grand Prix. Performance horses and ponies, as well as adult and junior riders will ride in the Dixon Oval from Thursday through Sunday.

And, for the breaks, a great assortment of unique vendors will be there offering the best in shopping for the equine enthusiast and non-equestrian shopper alike. For more information, visit dressageatdevon.org.

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New Hampshire Dressage and Eventing Association (NHDEA) proudly sent a group of six young riders to compete in Lendon Gray’s Youth Festival at the HITS showgrounds in Saugerties, NY, in July. The young riders were invited to try out for the team last March at our Annual Meeting. Potential team members tried out by submitting a score from their highest test competed in the previous season and taking a written exam designed by Sue Smith, the Dressage4Kids team leader.

We were able to sponsor two teams with three members on each this year.

The sponsorship included team shirts and saddle pads with our new logo, team tack stalls, and the entry fees for the festival.

The festival is comprised of a written exam, an equitation test, and one dressage test in the level the rider is competing at.

The riders are also expected to volunteer while they are at the festival. The divisions are separated by age and riding level. Our riders took advantage of arriving at HITS one day early to explore the grounds and ride in a schooling show.

The first team consisted of riders Dylan Walker, Remy Sprague, and Shelby Bedard, and the second team was comprised of Elise Lesko, Anja Stadleman, and Megan Meyers. All of the riders finished in the top ten in their division and Elise, Megan, and Anja received a fourth place team medal in division D. Team leader Sue Smith reported that all of the young riders were excellent representatives of NHDEA, and we received word throughout the festival that the girls were having an excellent time and were so happy to have the opportunity to

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NHDEA also sponsored three shows this season for our combined training members. Two shows were held at Hilltop Equestrian Center in Somersworth, NH. Hilltop Equestrian Center offers several three-phase competitions. For the second year, we sponsored a two-phase at Oakrise Farm in Goffstown, NH. Members are able to earn scores for year-end awards at these sponsored shows. Information about NHDEA membership and a complete 2013 calendar are available at NHDEA.org.

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[1] Jordan Rothman won the Pikona Memorial Trophy.

[2] Ashley DeLise, the Overall Reserve High Score winner, receiving a beautiful saddle from Thornhill! She is with her trainer, Meagan Davis, a past competitor at Lendon’s Youth Dressage Festival, returning as a successful professional.

[3] Emma McCormack was the proud recipient of the American Connemara Pony Society Perpetual Award for the highest scoring rider on a Connemara.

[4] Kristin Counterman won the U.S. Pony Club Perpetual Trophy and the Umego Perpetual Trophy, as well as a beautiful saddle from Thornhill Saddlery for being the Overall High Score Champion.

[5] The winners of the Intro Level, Ages 10 and Under division.

[6] The winners of the Training Level, Ages 12-13 division.

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MA, was the Junior/Young Rider Champion with Alexandra Gaither winning the Reserve Junior/Young Rider Championship.

The Adult Amateur Champion and Reserve were awarded to Jenna Warren and Anja Rittling, respectively.

About Bill Warren Bill Warren is a USDF Bronze, Silver and Gold medalist and USEF ‘S’ judge. He is an avid competitor, trainer, coach, and clinician working out of Drywater Farm in Stoughton, MA. Bill’s early teachers were Ernst Bachinger (the current director of the Spanish Riding School) and Karl Mikolka. He primarily works with Conrad Schumacher and George Williams. His concentrated work with their classical approach has strengthened Bill’s teaching abilities and classical principles.

In 2012, Bill and Romantic won both the USDF Reserve Championship for their Grand Prix Freestyle and the NEDA FEI Freestyle Championship. In addition, Bill rode three more horses to NEDA Reserve Championships and guided students to high placings in NEDA. Bill teaches riders of all levels in clinics throughout the US. In a 2011 video interview by Kathryn Selinga (published by the Horsemen’s Yankee Pedlar), he talks

about some of his approaches to teaching and riding. More than once he says, “All (horses) are special.” He points out that “Riders ride for different reasons. Some want to show, some don’t ever want to show.” And he emphasizes that riding is “a process with ups and downs.” For everyone, “the biggest challenges are being able to overcome stumbling blocks, to recover well, and to carry on.” And that in these days of frequent competiions, “sometimes not enough attention is spent on one’s riding…”

CRDA invites you to bring your special horse and your reasons for riding and spend time with Bill exploring the process and gaining insight into overcoming those inevitable ups and downs and stumbling blocks. Auditors are also invited to attend. Each day will include a Q&A. Opening date is August 26.

Further details can be found at the CRDA website.

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Have you been to one of the Charles River Dressage Association’s (CRDA) shows lately? If not, you don’t know what you are missing. If you haven’t been to a CRDA show, you can enter our remaining one on September 29. Our competitions are well-run and efficient (how could they miss with show secretary extraordinaire Sue McKeown handling the reins?), and the three rings at Apple Knoll Farm are groomed to perfection. We offer a wide range of classes from Leadline to upper-level tests of choice, eventing tests, and para-dressage. We also have well-qualified judges, an experienced photographer, and we always expect good weather.

Above all, we have an ice cream lady who shows up in braids and a checkered pinafore carrying coolers full of ice cream and vats of scrumptious (homemade) fudge sauce, and even various sprinkles. It is all free to everyone at the show (a gift from CRDA to all our supporters), but you may be asked if you have had lunch first.

Additionally, we have a good commercial food provider as well.

At our May show, Jean Tenerini of Fremont, NH, was the Open Champion and Sheri James of Exeter, RI, was Reserve Open Champion. Jennifer Carlson of Natick,

We have two not to be missed clinics scheduled for this fall. Bill Warren is well-known to the New England dressage community and is therefore very busy. CRDA is very pleased to announce a long awaited clinic with him on October 12 and 13. This event is open to all.

Our year-end clinic is returning to its original schedule of a late fall, one-day clinic with an exciting international rider, followed in the evening with our annual banquet and a presentation by the clinician. This year, the event will take place on November 23 and will feature JJ Tate, an up-and-coming international rider with many successes and a well-honed philosophy on riding, training, and teaching. The JJ Tate Clinic/ Year-End Clinic is our only event that requires all riders to be CRDA members (but no worries… if you’re not currently a member, you can still join). Auditors are welcome.

Members and non-members alike are invited to attend CRDA’s Annual Banquet on November 23 after the clinic.

More information on CRDA, entry forms, and all of our offerings can be found at crdressage.org and facebook. com/charlesriverdressageassociation.

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About JJ Tate JJ (Jessica Jo) Tate has competed over 15 horses at the FEI levels, many of them in Grand Prix. By the age of 21, she had received her USDF Bronze, Silver, and Gold medals. She has trained with Charles de Kunffy, Gerhard Politz, Hubertus Schmidt, Conrad Schumacher, and many other international riders. She is currently on the U.S. Developing Riders List and trains with Scott Hassler and Steffen Peters on a regular basis JJ became a professional trainer at 21. She also passionately shares her

knowledge of classical dressage through teaching clinics of all levels all around the country.

JJ shares her personal philosophy, stating, “I believe in lightness and harmony and in using true horsemanship to teach a horse to perform because he wants to. I believe in the horse’s spirit, and in my life I aim to emulate that quality. In my training, I do my best to never dampen their incredible spirit, but to nurture it. I love horses and will always serve these amazing animals by being a custodian of

their well-being through using the highest level of horsemanship methods and by promoting classical dressage as I teach and train them.”

Charles DeKunffy says of her: “Understanding events from the horse’s point of view, evaluating any and all actions by keeping the welfare of the horse in mind, JJ represents the rare bounty of body, mind, and soul all serving correctly the horse’s wellbeing and evolution to top athletic performance.”

Dressage contact listings Casa Lusitana (tsl), Tyngsboro, MA, 978-649-5300, gbriels@msn.com, casalusitana.com Crossen Arabians and Warmbloods (bs), 1209 South St., Coventry, CT 06238, 860-742-6486, crossenarabians.com French Light Dressage (tsl), Dave Donnelly, 236A Waters Rd., East Greenbush, NY, 12061, 949-697-6797, fullpass1@hotmail.com, Frenchlightdressage.com Team Hannigan (tsl), 6 Myrick Lane, Harvard, MA, 978-270-0919, teamhannigan@hotmail.com, teamhannigan.com Pinehaven Farm (tsl), Linda Parmenter, 91 Lombard Road, Hubbardston, MA, 978-928-5492, pinehaven@charter.net, parmenterdressage.com b=breeding, t=training, s=sales, l=lessons

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BY ELISABETH PROUTY-GILBRIDE

Driving news

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[LEFT] Cheryl Pratt Rivers and Hotspur’s Red Rowl at the Bromont International Combined Driving Event. [RIGHT] Gail Aumiller driving Sjaantje Sport at Morven Park’s first Annual Carriage Fest Pleasure Driving Show.

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Hotspur’s Red Rowl, a nineyear-old Morgan gelding owned

by John C. Merritt and Karen K. Chandor, and driven by Cheryl Pratt Rivers, won the Advanced Level Championship at the Bromont International Combined Driving Event held June 21-23 in Bromont, Quebec. He received the award for the Best Advanced Level Dressage with a score of 49.26, and also the award for the Best Advanced Level Cones, scoring a double clear round with no course penalties and no time penalties. In addition, he won the Advanced Single Horse division. Rochelle Temple, a member of the U.S. bronze medal team at the last Pony Driving World Championships and well-known instructor and judge, traveled to Vermont and Bromont to coach the team. Her husband, Francis Doto, served as navigator in the marathon phase.

“Rowley” won American Morgan Horse Association’s (AMHA) National Open Competition Awards Championships for Combined Driving in 2011, and in 2012 was AMHA’s Open National Pleasure Carriage Driving Champion. Cheryl and Rowley

are on the U.S. Equestrian Federation’s (USEF) long list of drivers eligible to compete on the United States team for the World Singles Driving Championships scheduled to be held next September 24-28 in Luhmühlen, Germany.

The pair recently returned from a USEF clinic at Big Sky Farm in Southern Pines, NC, where they had the opportunity to train with German master teacher, Peter Tischer. Pratt Rivers and Rowley are now headed for the USA’s Single Horse Championship to be held in early October in Lexington, KY.

BRINGING HOME THE BLUE Additional New England natives prevailing at Bromont included Sara St Peter of Vermont, who took home her division championship in the dressage phase; and Robin Groves, also of Vermont, who earned first place in the Intermediate Single Horse division. Kudos to both athletes on a job well done!

FRIESIANS REPRESENTED Mid-Atlantic Friesian Association members Mary Munster of Virginia and Gail Aumiller of Pennsylvania are doing an

outstanding job representing the Friesian breed in American Driving Society shows. At Morven Park’s first Annual Carriage Fest Pleasure Driving Show, Munster’s pair of mares, Matsje and Rinske, were the epitome of grandness with their beauty and elegance, winning the Concors D’Elegance, as well as Multiples Turnout and Working classes, which clinched their winning the Multiples Division Championship. Driving sensation Sjaantje Sport, an eight-year-old mare, and owner-whip, Aumiller, won the eight-entry Novice Whip Division Championship with wins in Turnout, Working, and Reinsmanship.

WINNING WAYS World Champion pony driver Suzy Stafford continued her winning ways this summer, bringing home the Novice Pony Championship at the Susquehanna Whips and Wheels Carriage Driving Show.

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by Jayne Treharne, started the day off by winning the Driving Suitability In Hand class, showing he has the type and temperament for the job. Proving this throughout the day, “Taran”

dominated with the blue ribbon in the Turnout class as well as showing his trainability in the Reinsmanship class with another first place finish.

Taran and Stafford finished the second day of the show with a dressage test, a cones round, and a pleasure cross-country drive. The team’s consistency in the dressage test, smooth cones round, and near perfect timing on the cross-country brought home the division championship for the duo.

IN REMEMBRANCE We were sad to hear about the passing of Mary O’Rourke on July 23. An original member of the American Driving Society, she was a huge supporter of the sport, as well as a member of the founding Board of Governors. She was also active in the American Horse Show Association (now USEF), chairing the driving committee.

Alongside the U.S. Equestrian Team Driving Committee, she was a World Championship selector. However, she was best known as secretary and co-organizer of the Laurels Combined Driving Event, which, with her help, became a CAI-B international competition.

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Western Reserve Carriage Association Celebrates a Summer Full of Events Submitted by Mary Thomas

Western Reserve Carriage Association (WRCA) members have been busy attending a variety of driving activities. On June 16, Lake Farm Park in Kirkland, OH, hosted the Association for Living History, Farm, and Agricultural Museums Conference for an exhibition of traditional carriage turnouts. Louise Fraser, Polly Petersen, and Mary Thomas presented a wellreceived driving demonstration while a display of antique vehicles was provided

by Larry Smith, Dave Antes, and Polly and Ann Petersen.

The final weekend in June found WRCA members having the choice of several events. Congratulations are in store for Polly and Ann Petersen for winning the Pony Progressive Obstacle class and then turning their pony into a green dragon to win the Costume class at the Carriage Association of America (CAA) Classic at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, KY. Dr. Susan Orosz drove her Morgan, picking up awards as well. Roger Murray judged the entries vying for the various awards for the restoration, documentation, and conservation of entered antique carriages.

Cathy Rhoads, Bob Franks, Mary Thomas, and Deb Sheka-Wilson brought home blue ribbons from the All Breed Carriage Driving Show in Randolph,

OH, on June 29-30. Carl Workman and his Haflinger earned the Large Pony Championship with their fine performance. Meanwhile at the Metamora Combined Driving Event, Bev Patrick won the Preliminary Horse Pair division.

An added club drive was held June 30 at Infirmary Mound Park near Granville, OH. Hosted by Sherry Olecki and Michele Steven, it brought out new members Scott and Karen Wright, along with three other turnouts and several members who didn’t have ponies. When open, all the trails at Infirmary Mound are open for carriage driving. Michele and Sherry are planning more driving time there—stay tuned for more information.

The ever-popular Howe Meadow Drive drew 13 turnouts and several dozen WRCA members. Held July 7 in the Cuyahoga National Park near Peninsula, OH, hosts Kay and Henry Rish managed to keep the rain away long enough for all to enjoy the picnic lunch and for lots of driving around beautiful Indigo Lake, across flowering meadows, and through the woods.

The Carriage Driving 101 Clinic organized by Cathy Franks, Barbara Kurtz, and Cathy Rhoades was a resounding success.

Made possible in part by a grant from the American Driving Society, the event was held at Maple Crest Farm, Brecksville, OH. Fifteen drivers had the opportunity to try

their hand at long lining and driving their own animals or the school horses provided

by Maple Crest Farm. Drivers and auditors learned about bits, choosing the right vehicle and harness, and how to turn out themselves and their equines for a variety of situations. A 30-page spiral bound book was provided for each driver covering a myriad of topics relevant to beginner and intermediate drivers.

Clinic participants rotated through five stations: turnout for drivers and their equines, long lining, hands-on driving, harness and carriage, and bits for driving. Clinicians manning the stations were Bob Franks, Stacey and Meredith Giere, Kim Stegh, Heather Hossfeld, Mary Thomas, Brandy Wagner, Peach Schilmiller, and Margaret Shenker.

Providing resources for the clinic were Foxland Carriages, Bit by Bit, Maple Crest Farm, and Wagner Carts. Support staff included Kay and Henry Rish, Deb Svoboda, and Matt Kurtz. The day’s activities ran from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. with an afternoon break for socializing while enjoying a large, tasty box lunch.

An excellent group of volunteers held horses, brought carriages in and out of the arena, provided extra hands

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Joel and Ronda McElarth go for a drive with Rick Koncler and Tina Perko.

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Polly Petersen and her Welsh pony won the Pony Progressive Obstacles and the Costume classes at the CAA Classic.

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Despite strong winds and a torrential down pour, the 37th Annual Lorenzo Driving Competition went off without a hitch! On July 20 and 21, 59 competitors exhibited their elegant turnouts and driving skills to an enthusiastic and appreciative audience at the Lorenzo State Historic Site in Cazenovia, NY. This year’s event provided numerous challenges to the show committee, especially due to the extremely wet central New York weather. A week prior to the show, the Lorenzo State Historic Site had standing water in areas that had never before been wet!

However, Mother Nature cooperated, and the grounds dried up enough so that the show committee did not have to consider moving the event to a different location.

Yet, Mother Nature still had some punches left. After the Friday night Welcome Reception and Posh Picnic, a strong wind blew through Cazenovia.

Several tents, including the large dining tent, were partially or completely blown down. Quick work on Saturday morning by the Lorenzo staff and show committee members had the grounds put back together so the show could begin on time.

Then the heavens opened up on Saturday afternoon. Gallons and gallons of water fell from the sky, soaking exhibitors and spectators alike and essentially washing out the Sunday morning Pleasure Drive.

Nevertheless, the ring and obstacle classes got underway on a sunny Sunday morning and the show finished on time!

Mary Stokes Waller, competing with her pair of ponies, Morton’s Elliot and Morton’s In Play.

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for hooking safely, helped with lunch, answered questions, and ushered participants to their next session. Meryl, Cindy, and Heather Hossfeld of Hunterwood Farm in Strongsville, OH, held an “open carriage house” at the conclusion of the clinic. Seeing their beautiful collection

Norbert Major with his Friesian-cross mares, Crystal and Fanciful.

of pony vehicles gave clinic attendees a chance to view various types of carriages, appointments, and harnesses —a fitting end to an educational day.

Two drives will highlight September.

The first will take place September 8 at the Brecksville Reservation in conjunction with the Ohio Horse Council. After meeting at the picnic area for lunch, turnouts may head out on the Buckeye

Highlights of the competition include Robin Groves of Brownsville, VT, and Thor’s Toy Truck earning the grand championship in Single Horse, with Liz Case Murphy from Skaneateles, NY, and Averil YES following in reserve; Norbert Major from L’Assumption, Quebec, and his Friesian-cross mares Crystal and Fanciful receiving the Pair Championship, with Stephanie Himlin from Honeoye Falls, NY, with Royal Oaks Impressive Rolex and Royal Oaks Impressive Timex taking reserve; Nicole Cable from Batavia, NY, driving Benson to the Pony Championship, followed Molly Neville from Collins, NY, driving Stonecroft Lida Rose; Leanna DiBisceglia from Hamlin, NY, taking top honors in the Very Small Equine division with Kateland’s National Treasure, and Wendy Barbato from Hamlin, NY, driving Kateland’s Ready Set Go to second; Hans Neudel from Cortland, NY, driving Bill, and Lindy Hild from Stephens City, VA, driving D.C. Dagney, to champion and reserve in Novice Whip, respectively.

A complete list of all awards and class winners may be obtained from lorenzodriving.com.

Trail and the Bridle Trail Loop. Overnight stabling for Saturday night is available by reservation at Brecksville Stables for $25.

The annual Coonhunters Drive with the Black Swamp Driving Club is scheduled for September 22. Hosts Roger and Sue Murray will map out a route along the Sandusky River and through quiet, rural scenery near Tiffin, OH. For more information, visit wrcarriage.com.

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Competitors and club supporters Cecily and Jack Hayak at the SDA Driving Trial 2011.

horse’s nose on the letter when you don’t have a letter to line up next to.

By the time you read this we should have held our first experience out at the ring in Richmond, MA. Let us know if you liked it, what you would like in the future and what you have been working on. Come to the driving trial and let us know what you are planning for the coming year. How many of the plans you had for this past season have materialized or needed adjusting? There is nothing wrong with having ideas and then changing them, or realizing that things you didn’t think you like, turn out to be just wonderful and that is what you want to work on. Just go, stay healthy, and have fun with your horses!

Judge, Dana Bright, and organizer, Barbara Akers, at the 2011 SDA Driving Trial.

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One of the exciting bits of news is that Jeff Morse, board member, trainer, and chair of the American Driving Society Pleasure Committee, has just built a beautiful driving dressage ring. He is thrilled and we will all need to plan and participate in activities to make sure that this ring is put to full use.

Jeff suggested that we could come and drive dressage tests and score them for each other. By scoring other people’s tests, you can develop an eye for what is being judged, and how you score it. It is a studied way of gaining a deeper understanding of the pieces that go into driving tests. Ultimately, we could all become absolute star performers. Let us know if this is interesting to you, and what you think would suit you.

We’d also like to set up cones courses and practice. Some people thrive on competition and others are not interested in it, but this is an opportunity to work with your horse, get him used to other people, practice hitching and unhitching, or whatever aspect that you want to drill, even teaching your horses to stand still or not move at all at the halt. I get around and there are a whole lot of lovely horses out there that think that standing means jigging in place, so I know everyone doesn’t have this little activity down pat. Another problem to practice is completing the movement right at the

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The only thing for certain is that things don’t work out as we plan. We have to revise and adjust and in the end, it is amazing what we have come up with. I write this in July, as we come out of an incredible heat spell that has caused even the biggest equine fanatics to wonder why we are engaged with horses. This hot summer weather is as bad as cold winds and ice that keep us indoors in winter.

We canceled the pleasure show and continuous drive at the Lindenwald estate in May because of excessive cold and rain. This was a brilliant decision by organizer, Barbara Akers. It would have been an impossible situation with trucks getting stuck, destroying the grounds, and ensuring that we could never return. This weekend Lorenzo management had repeatedly readjusted their plans and ultimately had to cancel their marathon because the rains made the ground too wet and the winds knocked down two of the tents from the storms that hit Cazenovia. But that is what happens at competitions.

Hopefully we won’t have these problems at our next competition. When you receive this issue of the Equine Journal it will be days before the Saratoga Driving Association (SDA) Driving Trial at Akers Acres. We have been lucky with the weather and this is usually peak foliage season, making it a wonderful time to come out and participate, volunteer, spectate, pick apples, get cider at the orchard, or just enjoy our best time of the year for driving—with no heat or bugs, and beautiful weather.

The Senior Beginners Driving Clinic was in July and once again was enormously successful thanks to the efforts of Lyn Howard and Jeff Morse and their cadre of volunteers and helpers. This is the last year that Lyn will be at the helm, so if you are interested in participating in the future, have prospective attendees that might like to come, or want to be part of this wonderful extravaganza, be sure to speak with Lyn. She has had great success in starting new flocks of drivers that come out of the weekend inspired to continue with the sport.

Morven Park Carriage Pleasure Show and Drive Showcases 27 Turnouts from Across the East Coast

By Laura Doyle

Morven Park in Leesburg, VA, hosted its first American Driving Society recognized Carriage Pleasure Show and Drive on July 6 and 7, 2013.

Antique and reproduction carriages competed in ring and cones classes while spectators were transported via hay wagon from the ongoing Carriage Fest on the historic side of the property. Twenty-seven turnouts came from Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Vermont, and North Carolina to represent the sport

on Saturday, including U.S. National Champions Joe Yoder, Paul Maye, Cheryl Pratt Rivers, Tracey Morgan, and Josh Rector.

Taking the Show Champion High Point Award, along with the division championship for Open Single Horse, were Peggy Andrus and DSB Black Tie Affair. Cheryl Pratt Rivers and Hotspur’s Red Rowl were High Point Reserve Champion. Novice Whips were well represented as Gail Aumiller captured the division champion prize

on her Friesian mare, Sjaantje Sport.

Top honors for the Open Single Pony division went to Dede Bushneck and Stonecroft Bedford. Mary Munster and her pair of Friesian mares captured the championship for the Open Multiples division, as well as the Concours d’Elegance prize. The ever popular Carriage Dog class was well attended, as Marsha Korose’s Australian Shepherd, Razzle Dazzle, took top honors.

The weekend continued with a Sunday Pleasure Drive around the beautiful property, which showcased the new Morven Park trail system. Refreshments were served near Swann Field, and a professional photographer took pictures in front of the picturesque mansion. It proved to be a glorious weekend.

For more information on Morven Park International Equestrian Center, visit morvenpark.com.

Open Single Pony division champions Dede Bushneck and Stonecroft Bedford.

Open Multiples division champion Mary Munster with her Friesian mares.

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Black Swamp Driving Club Anticipates Remaining Events for the Year Submitted by Roger Higgins

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It’s September already and the Black Swamp Driving Club (BSDC) still has some events going on, including the Parker Bridge Drive in Upper Sandusky, OH, on September 15; the Coon Hunters Drive in Tiffin, OH, on September 22; the Hites Log Cabin Drive in Kenton, OH, to be held October 19; and our Annual Banquet, to take place at the Good Hope Lutheran Church in Arlington, OH, on November 10.

Although we have several events scheduled, it’s never too late to add another one. A nice autumn drive maybe? As always, please refer to

the BSDC Newsletter for updates and changes that may occur. Sometimes things may change or be canceled and I will not have enough time to make the correction in the article, so check the newsletter.

We have had a wonderful driving season so far this year and we look forward to the events that are scheduled. Thanks to the members that are making the drives successful. Without your support it couldn’t be done. It’s fun to host events, but even more fun when the people enjoy the effort put forth by the host.

The annual banquet will be here before you know it. Please think about becoming an officer of the club. This is “your” club and it takes “your” help in making it operate. Often we step back and let the “other” guy do things, which is easy, but it might not be the best way to make things happen. We need people that will think of everyone and just not a certain few. Every member should have a say in the club’s operation. So step up and help the club with your ideas. You may want to start getting your donated items ready for the banquet auction. It’s a major part in funding the club. So take a look around and see what you have to bring. We always have a lot of fun with the auction. We are doing the annual banquet differently this year, so please watch for details in the newsletter.

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15th Annual Orleton Farm Pleasure Show Draws 55 Drivers Submitted by Kay Konove

The 15th Annual Orleton Farm Pleasure Show, presented by Colonial Carriage & Driving Society (CCDS), was pulled off without a hitch (no pun intended!) on June 14-16. The combined test (dressage and timed obstacles) and the pleasure driving classes drew a total of 55 drivers from all over the Northeast, Pennsylvania, and Virginia.

The success of the event would not have been possible without the generous hospitality of Harvey and Mary Stokes Waller, who shared their beautiful farm in Stockbridge, MA, with exhibitors, guests, vendors, and spectators for the long weekend. The volunteers from Colonial Carriage completed the picture as they greeted the drivers, manned the gates, set the cones, secured the catering, solicited sponsors, and all the other invaluable contributions to the show. Many thanks to everyone involved! Kudos to Maureen Gamelli for wrangling all the volunteers who helped out at the event.

The official results of the show and the show program listing all entries and volunteers as well as show sponsors and advertisers may be found at colonialcarriage.org.

Colonial Carriage members were busy all summer with various activities involving carriage driving both near and far—including combined driving events, horse driving trials, Bromont,

Waldingfield, Lorenzo, and Walnut Hill—and we look forward to hearing about their activities at our September 18 meeting. A couple of local events demonstrate the passion that CCDS members have for the sport. On July 13, the following members drove at the High & Mighty Therapeutic Riding and Driving Center, Inc. in Ghent, NY: Barbara Akers, Diane Bozyczko, Sue Brennan, Laura Corsun (President of High & Mighty), Keath and Dawn Fortier, Ron and Kay Konove, Ilyana Meltzer, Carol Terry, and Glenn and Eileen Van Oort. Proceeds from this fundraiser were used to help purchase a vehicle suitable for drivers with special needs. Maureen Gamelli did a fantastic job as announcer for the entire Horse & Buggy Play Day, and Cindy Tirrell and Tim Gabel were part of Team Sonya.

Everyone pitched in and had a good time for a great cause.

Many CCDS members are also active with Saratoga Driving Association (in fact, all of the drivers at High & Mighty are co-members). In keeping with that Barbara Akers and Team Colton helped make the High & Mighty dreams come true at the Horse & Buggy Play Day. spirit, a number of

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If any members have people that are interested in joining the club, please bring them along to an event.

That way others can see what the club is doing and what we are all about. We always have an open invitation for anyone to come and join us.

If you are interested in joining the club, or observing our events, please let us know. You can contact me at higgy122@gmail.com or call 740-2517193. I will be glad to help in any way I can. It would be great to have some

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The Black Swamp Driving Club would like to thank Karen Edwards of the Equine Journal for all of her help. Karen has moved on with her career and she made things happen at the Journal. It was a pleasure working with her. She made sure we met the deadlines and went above and beyond helping get our articles properly submitted. Thanks again, Karen, and good luck with your new 130 equine

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new members added to the club.

As always, I am requesting pictures of the events so I can add them to the article. They play an important part of our activities. It seems like we can get pictures for the newsletter but they aren’t always high enough quality for the Journal. Photos must be at least 4 x 6 inches at 300 dpi to be used within the Equine Journal. If anyone has pictures for future articles, please send them to me at higgy122@ gmail.com, along with news to accompany them.

Photo: Mark Dexter

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the same group were assistant drivers at the Senior Beginners Driving Clinic on July 20-21 at Green Meads Farm in Richmond, MA. Lyn Howard and Jeff Morse organized the clinic for men and women over the age of 55 who wanted to experience carriage driving before taking the plunge with all the equipment necessary. Diane Bozyczko, Sue Brennan, Al and Sally Gerelli, Ilyana Meltzer, Kay Konove, and Linda Petersen brought their own horses for the students to learn about harnessing, hitching, and driving. This was the clinic’s fourth year, and the follow up has been very rewarding in opening new adventures in which to enjoy one’s horse.

The Lenox Tub Parade is set for Saturday, September 21 (rain date is September 22). The staging area once again will be Shakespeare and Company, with a simple cones course to follow the parade. Maureen Gamelli is the Parade Coordinator, and can be contacted at 413-243-3407 or maureengamelli2@gmail.com.

Be sure to check out the schedule of events and CCDS membership information at colonialcarriage.org.

Send your news for future columns to Jenn@equinejournal.com.

BY JENNIFER ROBERTS

Western news « Taris Little Vintage has become NRHA’s All-Time Leading Dam based on offspring earnings.

(by Mr Boomerjac). She produced 10 other NRHA money earners including Taris Modern Design, Vintage Boom, and Taris Favorite Trick.

ON FIRE Clark Performance Horses of Winchendon, MA, had a great weekend in New Jersey at the Eastern Pennsylvania Reining Horse Association’s Firecracker Classic on July 12-14. Amber Edmonds and Haidasrodeatidalwave won the Rookie 2 on the first day and were second on Sunday with a 142. Also on Sunday, Courtney Clark and Wind Him Up won the Youth 14-18 division, while Gabrielle Ferraina and Topguns A Smokin came in second, and Amber Edmonds and Haidasrodeatidalwave were third!

JUNIOR CHAMPIONS The Adequan Championship Arena at the State Fair Arena in Oklahoma City, OK, showcased the bright future for reining in the U.S., as more than 20 competitors demonstrated their best in U.S. Equestrian Federation (USEF) Youth Reining National Championship and CRIJY NAJYRC Selection Trial competition. In the 13 & Under Championship Hannah Lovrein seized her first national title, while Kaylan Marks dominated in the 14-18 Championship in late July.

YOUNG WINNERS

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The 4 13 Ranch would like to congratulate a couple of their young horses on their success in halter at the recent Westark Show held in Fort Smith, AR. Leos Lil Landry, an Appaloosa filly by Leo Bar Star Jingles, was first place Yearling Halter. Teo Eyed Margarita, an Azteca two-

year-old mare by Andalusian stallion Mateo, was second place in Two- and Three-Year-Old Mares Open Halter. Both young mares were shown by Mindy Roland.

ONE HOT MOMMA With results of the 2013 National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) Derby now official, the association is pleased to announce that NRHA Hall of Fame inductee, Taris Little Vintage, has become NRHA’s All-Time Leading Dam based on offspring earnings. Her progeny have earned $672,900 in NRHA competition.

Taris Little Vintage (Peppy San Badger x Taris Vintage) has NRHA Lifetime Earnings (LTE) of $48,700 and was third in the 1994 NRHA Futurity Open with NRHA Million Dollar Rider Dell Hendricks. She is the only mare to have produced two NRHA Futurity Champions: Hollywood Vintage (by Hollywood Dun It) and Taris Designer Genes

WELCOME TO THE WORLD Congratulations to Anna Kim DiLorenzo and Ian Clifford of Dover, NH, on the birth of their daughter, Lennon Jae Clifford, on July 11, 2013.

Weighing in at just under 7 lbs and measuring 19 inches long, Lennon is a big girl despite the fact she made her appearance two weeks early!

CUTTING CHAMPIONS Congratulations to the National High School Rodeo Association Finals Cutting Champions! In the Girls Cutting, Cheyanne Carpenter of Clements, CA, earned 434 points on three runs.

Meanwhile in the Boys Cutting, Braden Beaty of Ponca City, OK, earned 438 points on three runs.

MORE MONEY! The Southwest Reining Horse Association Futurity and Show presented by Billingsley Ford

will return October 22-27 to the Hardy Murphy Coliseum in Ardmore, OK. The event will feature $114,000 added in 2013, keeping its position as one of the reining industry’s most important fall events and a great prelude to the NRHA Futurity, which follows a short month later.

ON TOP OF THE WORLD Congratulations to Colt Moore!

He is your new National Youth Cutting Horse Association (NYCHA) Junior Youth World Champion. He finished the point year with 178 points!

PUT THE IHSA INTO NRHA The 2013 Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association (IHSA) National Open Reining and 2011 IHSA American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) High Point Champion’s good eye and good seat were among the assets the 28-year-old former California cutting horse rider, Rebekah Irish, called upon to win the reserve NRHA Collegiate Reining title at the NRHA Derby, June 22-26, in Oklahoma City, OK. The derby is the association’s premiere event for the world’s best four-, five- and six-year-old reining horses, and this year was the richest ever, paying out approximately $948,000 to owners and nominators of Open and Non Pro finalists.

In front of judges Don Flohr and Joe Hayes, Irish earned scores of 71 and 75 on owner Charley Thiel’s Brilliant Guns for an overall score just two points behind NRHA Collegiate Reining Champions Mackenzie E. Lantz and Matthew Armenta’s Spook Goes Hollywood.

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continued from page 131 Ohio State University’s 2013 IHSA AQHA High Point Rider, Austin Griffith, on Rowdys Pistol for Clark Reining Horses, LLC, was only two-and-a-half points out of the tri-colors, with a solid 143.50 for fifth overall.

Condolences We offer our condolences to the Carter family on the passing of John Carter, a National Cutting Horse Association (NCHA) Riders Hall of Fame member. In 2011, at age 86, Carter helped settle cattle for the Champions Cup at the 50th Anniversary NCHA Futurity. His children and grandchildren carry on his cutting legacy.

Down Centerline The Western Dressage Association of America (WDAA) is excited to announce that the Western Dressage Association of Ohio will sponsor a Train the Trainers clinic and seminar in Wilmington, OH, on September 24-25, 2013. The purpose of the Train the Trainers program is to educate professionals who want to learn how to train, hold clinics, and judge western dressage. Frances Carbonnel and Cliff Swanson, seasoned

western dressage clinicians and trainers and members of the WDAA Advisory Board, will be conducting the clinic.

Round-Up Fun Kentucky Round-Up is an annual event sponsored by the Kentucky Horse Council (KHC) that celebrates the magic of horses with live demonstrations, hands-on activities, and educational exhibits.

KHC announces the addition of nationally-known Craig Cameron as a featured clinician at Kentucky Round-Up 2014. The event will be held February 15-16, 2014 in the Alltech Arena at the Kentucky Horse Park.

Well Done Monika Ernenwein and Cara SanFratello are members of Hillside Meadows Equestrian Center’s Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) team coached by Amber Woodruff in Grafton, MA. Ernenwein finished fourth in the nation for the High School Varsity Open Reining-Individual at the IEA National Finals, earning her a $500 scholarship, while SanFratello finished 10th in the Middle School Future Intermediate Horsemanship-Individual.

Monika Ernenwein slides into fourth place at the IEA National Finals, with a well-executed sliding stop.

Congratulations Cam Cam Essick had a great weekend at Reining by the Bay, winning the Prime Time Derby Non Pro aboard Who Loves You, one day after taking the Levels 4 and 3 Futurity Non Pro with a score of 213 on Holier Than Thou.

Who Loves You was also reserve champion in the Levels 4, 3, and 2 Derby Non Pro with a 221.

Proud to Announce The National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) is proud to announce that it will once again present one of the most prestigious reining competitions in the world: the 2013

Northeast Reining Horse Association Beats the Heat at the Independence Classic

By Kelly Ballou

Competitors from across the Northeast braved the sweltering heat and humidity over the Fourth of July weekend to attend the Northeast Reining Horse Association’s (NERHA) Independence Classic, held at the Eastern States Exposition in West Springfield, MA. The show ran smoothly thanks to show secretary Cathy Nevitt, show representative Kathy Colleary, and show manager Sheli Senecal. Judges for the show were Kathy Lopp of Illinois, 132 equine

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Dale Lopp of Ilinois, and Bill Clark of Massachusetts.

The show featured the Carol Murphy Maturity on Saturday for horses seven and older, followed by a Non Pro Freestyle Reining class. The Open Maturity was won by Lisa Boon and Whoa By The Way. Jessica Ferris and her horse, Done Being Smart, walked away with the win in the Non Pro Maturity and the Rookie Maturity. The Open Freestyle was won by Sam Shepard and Yellow Jac Ette.

FEI Reining World Cup. The event will be held during the 2013 NRHA Futurity & Adequan North American Affiliate Championship Show at the Oklahoma State Fair Park in Oklahoma City, OK, on November 28 to December 7, 2013.

The FEI Reining World Cup is a thrilling competition involving the best individual reiners in the world. The World Cup will be open to the best-ranked athletes from each national federation. Qualified riders will compete for $50,000 in prize money and gold, silver, and bronze medals.

Friday started out with the Ladies class, which was won by Leslie Brooks and Master Moonstone. Following was Gents, which was won by Jeremy Gates and Smartchicnhollywood. In Green Horse I, Marissa A Beane and Senoritas Sugar Bar took home the championship, while in Green Horse II, Leah Digioia and Cromes Lil Whiz rode away with the win.

Saturday’s Youth 13 & Under class was won by Lauren Sanborn and MDS Great Prize, while in the Youth 14-18, Courtney Clark and Wind Him Up were the victors.

Sunday’s Youth 13 & Under was won by Cooper Hicks and Dolls Gator Eighty, followed again by Youth 14-18, which was won by Jessica Ferris and Done Being Smart. In the Rookie Youth class, Lindsey Healy and Footwork Struck Gold were champions both Saturday and Sunday.

Bill Clark rode Broadway Blondie to the win in Novice Horse Open I and II

western on Saturday and tied with Jeremy Gates and Peptos Downanddirty on Sunday. In Novice Horse Non Pro I, Carrie Austin and MDS Rowdy Kid took top honors both days, while Tammy Phinney rode Dual Cash Again to the Novice Horse Non Pro II win on Saturday and Breann Dumpert and Paps Starbuck were the victors on Sunday.

Saturday’s Rookie I was won by Kaelyn Jenny and Dunits Juice, while Rookie II saw Jessica Ferris and Done Being Smart grab the win. David Denton and Love Em N Leavem were champions in Sunday’s Rookie I and Karen Di Tacconi and All Biz Whiz were champions in

Rookie II. Karen Di Tacconi and All Biz Whiz also took home the championship in Prime Time Rookie both Saturday and Sunday, while Rachael Young and Smart Little Stepper walked away with wins in the Non Pro, Intermediate Non Pro, and Limited Non Pro both days.

Leslie Brooks and Master Moonstone clinched the win in the Prime Time Non Pro both days. Jeremy Gates and Hum N Cutter walked away with the win in Open on Saturday. It was a tie in the Intermediate Open between Lisa Boon and Gangster Dun It and Karen Black and Cee Another Wimpy. Sunday’s Open class was won by Daniel Sanborn and Kachina

Tag Olena, while the Intermediate and Limited Open were won on that day

by Marissa Beane and Spookin At The Moon. In Limited Open, Bruce J Martin and Whos Miflllena Dunit were champions on Saturday and Mellisa Makela and Einstein Revenge took home the blue in Rookie Professional on both days.

Saturday’s Green Reiner II was won by Sam Shepard and Yellow Jac Ette, while Lindsey Healy and Footwork Struck Gold took home the blue the following day.

On Sunday, Green Horse I was won by Samantha Silver and MDS Guns N Velvet, while Green Horse II was won by Karen Black and Josie Boonsmal.

Scenes from the NERHA Independence Classic.

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The 2013 IEA Upper School Champion Dare Equestrian Team members (front row, L-R) Myron Leff of IEA, Sean Sullivan, Eddie Clark, Andrea Crickard, Lily Johns, Mallory Baker, Morgan Ocock, Samantha Scott, coach Linda Dare, Roxane Lawrence of IEA; (back row, L-R) Kimmy Hartman, Ashley Reichert, Megan Ashbrook, and Ben Beckett.

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tion, the Dare Equestrian Team of Hilliard, OH, earned the championship title. KM Equestrian Team of Findlay, OH, was the reserve champion. In the Middle School competition, KM Equestrian Team received the championship title. The Last Lap Ranch Equestrian Team of Maryville, TN, finished as the reserve champion.

The IEA holds the trait of good sportsmanship among riders and coaches to the highest regard. For this reason, two awards are given to recognize rider-members displaying exceptional

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The 2013 Middle School Championship Team KM Equestrian Team (L-R) Roxane Lawrence of IEA, Katie Morehead, Kylee Aurand, Hannah Willeke, Olivia Willeke, Cindy Morehead, Myron Leff of IEA.

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competition. Ryan May, who is a senior on the Ocoee Equestrian Team in Ooltewah, TN, and Kelsey Karanges, who is a senior on the Oakridge Equestrian Team in Arlington, TX, both earned the award this year.

In the third annual Interscholastic Reining Championship, among the top four youth riders of the IEA and the top four NRHyA riders, the winner was Julia Purus (NRHyA) of Purcell, OK. Benjamin Beckett (IEA) of Dublin, OH, finished second.

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One hundred and fifty of the nation’s leading middle school and high school equestrians competed at the Oklahoma State Fairgrounds in Oklahoma City, OK, June 27-29, 2013. The Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) student-riders competed in the western discipline during the National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) Derby.

The NRHA and the National Reining Horse Youth Association (NRHyA) are alliance partners of the IEA and sponsored the event.

The finalists represented 33 teams from seven zones throughout the United States. The IEA format requires that riders compete in unfamiliar tack on unfamiliar mounts; therefore, riders draw a horse the day of competition and enter the show arena with no opportunity to familiarize themselves with their mount.

“We couldn’t be more pleased with the success of our second year being part of the NRHA Derby event. Our members, parents, and coaches are overwhelmingly pleased with the support of the NRHA management and staff. We are especially grateful to the owners and trainers that supplied the high-quality horses,” said Roxane Lawrence, IEA Co-Founder and Executive Director.

For the first time at an IEA National Finals, two individuals were named the IEA Champion Western Rider. This award goes to he or she who accumulates the most points in the Varsity Open Individual

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[2] Dana Avila of Temecula, CA, aboard the fiveyear-old mare One Smart Pepto pulled off a clean sweep of all levels of the Non Pro Derby. [3] Martin Muehlstaetter of Scottsdale, AZ, and Chexmart proudly entered the winner’s circle for the Level 4 Open Futurity.

[4] Gabe Davide of Gilroy, CA, and the six-year-old OK Spook marked a 232 to take the top spot in the Level 4 Open Derby.

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sportsmanship. In conjunction with the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA), Haley Hogue, of Bentonville, AR, won the IEA National Sportsmanship Award.

Sophia Hendrix of Olean, NY, was awarded the NRHA Sportsmanship Award.

The IEA High Point Crossover Rider Award was given to Kiley Stadtmiller from the Alfred University Interscholastic Equestrian Team for being the highest-ranking individual to qualify for both the individual Western and Hunt Seat National Finals in 2013.

Each year, the IEA recognizes an exceptional horse that participates in the finals competition.

This year, the 2013 Outstanding Western Horse Award, sponsored by NRHA, was presented to Streakin’ Catalyst, donated by Walters Equestrian Center, Inc., from Bourbon, IN. For more information, view the IEA website, rideiea.org.

2013 IEA Co-Champion Western Rider Ryan May.

2013 IEA Co-Champion Western Rider Kelsey Karanges.

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Ohio Arabian and All-Breed Trail Society Members Enjoy the Cracked OAATS Crunch Submitted by Mickie Newman

Note to self: when getting ready to use a camera that has been sitting for about eight months, do not believe the battery indicator that tells me that there’s three-quarters of battery life left. It lies! I did that for the Scioto Trails State Forest Run, and the camera managed to take three photos (none clear enough to use) and quit. The extra battery was dead too. Guess I’d better make sure to charge both before any ride I plan on going to. So your photos for this month will be from last year’s Cracked OAATS (Ohio Arabian and All Breed Trail Society) Crunch.

Scioto went very well. It was hot—very hot. As a matter of fact, when Maureen Fehrs got in her truck to leave, she called over to Mollie and Tom Smith, Bill Cameron, and me (we were finishing packing up) that her truck said it was 104 degrees. Mollie’s answer was “Thanks for sharing!” We really didn’t need to know that…when I got in my truck—that was parked in the shade—it said 86. That tells

you the difference between shade and full sun. But while there were pulls, as at most tough rides, most people made it through.

And of course, Tom was up on the hill on the blue trail with water, hay, and grain for horses, and chocolate for the riders (along with other goodies, I’ve heard). He has the riders quite spoiled it seems, but that’s not a bad thing.

Last month I shared the sad news about my wonderful gelding, Akela. Well, I’m one who feels that frequently things happen for a reason, and my thought was that for this to happen when it did, it had to be because another horse was looking for me. A couple weeks later I found him.

I’m now the owner of a gorgeous Polish-bred gelding named Phoenix

(Foenix DHA). He hasn’t been ridden in a couple of years so this year we’ll just be doing pleasure stuff, but next year I hope to be back out doing rides. I’ll have to practice thinking again when I ride; I haven’t had to do that for quite a while. Hey, next year I may even get to experience the chocolate on the hill at Scioto—yum!

Hopefully a lot of our members will make it to this year’s Cracked OAATS Crunch, set for September 21-22. If you can’t ride, please consider coming down to volunteer. This is a club event, and as anyone who has managed a ride (or helped management) knows, it takes a lot of help to pull it off well. The more help, the better. And we’ll feed you and give you a shirt. How can you refuse?

[BELOW LEFT] Theresa Heger and JD. [BELOW RIGHT] Kristin Puett and TJS Mi Royal Louie. [RIGHT] Debbie Donner on Carolyn Sullivan’s Romeo.

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Ride and Drive Continues Despite Downpours Submitted by Anne Tracy

Several riders and drivers signed up for the Vermont Equine Riding and Driving Association (VERDA) Three-Day Ride and Drive —a handful for the 100-mile and others for the 60, the 40, the 35, the 25, and the 15—in Cornish, NH, July 5-7, but everyone had to settle for the third day’s 25, hastily tweaked and rerouted after a torrential downpour washed away great chunks of roads and made the trails difficult to navigate. Hot-andhumid, already a tiresome weather pattern in June and July, ruled the day—“horridly hot” was one rider’s comment—and made for some slow heart-rate recoveries, but all finishers were within the times and thunderstorms and hard rains held off.

Three drivers completed the course: Wilson Groves with Lady Santana, a seven-year-old Morgan mare (nice to drive, foul on the ground, according to Robin Groves), was the Grand Champion team; in reserve was Doug Bejarano with Mecca Bey, a bay Arabian who drives and rides and has competed with both Wendy and Doug, and as a loaner horse with several of the Bejaranos’ friends.

Robin Groves was third with her Indy, who is three-quarters Morgan, onequarter Thoroughbred, fun, and talented.

Four ride entries tied for first with 100% scores; judges nit-picked from their notes and awarded Grand Champion to Kathy Hall and her 15-year-old grey Arabian gelding, Rockin’ Rudy, who is a veteran of a lot of competitive Rides— mostly 25s. He is easy to ride and knows the drill, is smart and a show-off, energetic, and quick to find out how things work. He was also a very last-minute entry. Reserve was Deb Fisk on her 17-year-old grey Arabian, Nick of Tyme, who is a real pro, veteran, and winner of many New England rides. He conditions in his home territory in the back hills of Sharon, VT, and covers ground well.

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In third were Suzette Fegan and her SH Socrates, a 17-year-old bay Arabian who looks composed and steady but can be spooky.

Fourth was Kyle Gibbon of Smoke Rise Farm with the Rojeks’ Sammy, a tall, 11-year-old bay Arabian who looks more like an Anglo-Arabian. He is a frequent competitor who has done well in both New England and Florida, his home state. The rest of the Smoke Rise trio were Steve Rojek on Chi, a pretty chestnut Arabian who’s a lot tougher than he looks, did seven 100-milers last year, and uses his energy economically; and Sierra Ellis on Savvy, an 18-year-old grey Arabian who has competed successfully in the Middle East and the Pan American Games.

All three Smoke Rise horses are by the same Polish-bred stallion.

Suzette Fegan’s daughter, Carrie Therrien, rode her grey Arabian

[ABOVE] Susan Reinheimer riding Sabavyn and Sarah Keller competing on Pinto in the VERDA 25-miler and the 15-miler, respectively. [TOP] Janos Laszlo aboard Plain Jacks in the 25-miler.

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mare AKA Alluring to fifth place. Rhonda Batchelder and her 20-year-old Morgan Ashmore Billy Moro, rode alone as usual with their own quiet style. Kate Messer was the only Junior, riding tidily on Karen Contryman’s pony, Peanut Butter.

The judges were Linda Glock and veterinarian Joan Hiltz. Ride manager, Wendy Bejarano, having already scheduled everyone for the three-day weekend’s varied mileages, was faced with the enormous task of re-scheduling, re-routing, and re-marking trails with Ruth Ferland, and will probably not be open to managing another ride anytime soon.

VERDA has planned a one-day, 30-mile ride and drive starting from Rojeks’ Smoke Rise Farm on September 2l.

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BY KIM ABLON WHITNEY

[LEFT] Paragon Jousting owner, Scott Rodlin, aboard CMBF Headliner. [RIGHT] Menomin Mister Yankee with Rebecca Cooper, the head horse trainer for Paragon Jousting.

STAYING BUSY Katy Colleton of Sturbridge, MA, received her Master’s degree in social work from the University of Chicago. She was in Chicago for most of the summer implementing a grant she won to work with inner city kids! She was able to come home to coordinate and oversee many of the youth activities at the New England Morgan Show.

IN REMEMBRANCE Helen Claire Murphy, 87, passed away on June 30, at the Rutland Rehabilitation Center in Rutland, VT. She was born in 1926, in Providence, RI, the daughter of Theodore and Rose (Walsh) Peters.

Claire graduated from St. Mary’s Academy Bayview in East Providence in 1944, and in 1948, she married her high school sweetheart, Morgan (Ed) Murphy. They purchased a farm, now known as Morganfields, in Pomfret, VT, and moved to the farm permanently in 1971.

Claire and her family raised Morgan horses, Angus cattle, and Hampshire sheep. By conventional standards, Claire

was a small breeder who raised Morgans known for their sanity and versatility. She had a keen eye for a good horse, and she deeply loved her Morgans.

She was past president of both the Vermont and the New England Morgan Horse Associations, a board member of the American Morgan Horse Association, a long-time member and past treasurer of the Green Mountain Horse Association, as well as an active volunteer, marking trails for competitive rides.

She is survived by her husband, Ed; her daughter, Maryanne Murphy and husband, Dennis Grady, of Pomfret; her son, Jerry Murphy and his wife, Shannon, and two granddaughters, Kirsten and Kate, all of Woodstock. She is predeceased by a brother, Joseph E. Peters.

PUT TO THE TEST Morgans have always been known for their versatility. On September 10, 2013 at Ledyard Farms in King Ferry, NY, that versatility will be stretched to new limits. Three Morgans will be competing in a jousting competition at the farm’s

annual open barn with three knights in full suits of armor, charging around the arena with lances and swords.

The Morgans all belong to Paragon Jousting, a horse company based a few miles from Ledyard Farms. The company’s owner, Scott Rodlin, and two of the jousters are employees at Ledyard.

Paragon Jousting had bought Morgans from some of the best breeders and trainers in the country, and is the only jousting company to use Morgans. In 2004, Scott Rodlin bought Menomin Mister Yankee (Green Meads Yankee x Menomin Mercedes).

“Mister” was started in harness

by Harry Sebring of Sebring Stables, and the pair won the Three-Year-Old Pleasure Driving and Senior Champion Stallion classes at Granite State in 1998.

When Harry returned Mister to his owners at the end of the show season, he had no idea that the horse would go on to become the most famous jousting Morgan in the country. Mister has been jousting for 10 years, and has performed hundreds of shows in front of tens of thousands

of people. He’s performed from Maine to North Carolina and as far west as Wisconsin.

Mister remained the only jousting Morgan in America until 2012 when Paragon Jousting purchased CBMF Headliner (DBA Street Talk x Stonecroft Love Story) from Ledyard Farms. The third Morgan to join the company was Ledyard’s Nicolas, a large bay by Futurity French Command and out of Anna Nicole. All three Morgans will be entertaining the guests during the joust at Ledyard for the first all-Morgan joust.

For more information, or to RSVP, contact Rebecca Cooper at rcooper@ledyardfarms.com or visit facebook.com/ledyardfarms. For more information on Paragon Jousting, visit paragonjousting.com.

SOLD! A Horse Drawn Affair/Broe Farm sends out a big congratulations to Mikey Richardson on her purchase of Leggo’s Sunday Clover, a four-year-old Morgan gelding

by Rosevale Leggo out of V. V. B. African Queen. Have fun, Mikey!

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continued from page 141 Way to go, Moe! PVF Power Factor, “Moe,” who belongs to Dee and Rick Loveless of Whippet Run Farm in Monson, MA, continues to have a great year. In the Open Carriage division with Rick Loveless as whip, Moe was reserve champion at both the Connecticut and Vermont Morgan horse shows. Then in his dual role as a dressage horse, Moe won the Third Level Test 1 class at the King Oak Dressage Show in July both days with scores of 63% and 65% and was third in Fourth Level Test 3 with a 63%.

Moe is qualified for the 2013 USDF Regional Championships and will compete in that class at the NEDA Fall Regional Championship in September. He is also standing with excellent scores toward year-end awards with just under 65% in both Third and Fourth levels.

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are held each year at the event.

But the horse show wasn’t just one giant party—quality competition was seen in all of the divisions. Rodney Hicks of Pittsfield, MA, officiated over the park and pleasure divisions, while Kathryn Schwartz of Troy, OH, judged the western and hunter classes. Mickey Bowen of Unionville, PA, was the esteemed carriage driving judge, while Ida Anderson Norris of Farmington, ME, scored the numerous dressage rides, including a number of western Road Hack Champion Shirly Haas riding Rare Obsession. dressage tests.

OH, welcomed two foals this year after going without a foal since 2011! PL Infinite Sensation, a big, beautiful, golden buckskin colt was sired by the farm’s cremello stallion, SFG Infinity And Beyond, and is the last foal of their great broodmare, Immortal Blessing.

Blessing has earned her retirement after nine foals! The colt was bought at three weeks old

by Mary Pat Hutchings, who can’t wait to get him home to New York after weaning.

A second, much awaited foal was also born this year; a beautiful cremello filly, also by SFG Infinity And Beyond and out of the cremello mare, Amberfields Ice Fantasy. The filly was named PL Forever My Fantasy, aka, “Candee.”

making the ribbons With show season underway, competitors from Just In Time Farm in Londonderry, NH, are taking home ribbons and racking up points. Unfavorable weather conditions have not stopped these riders from making the line

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up, and fingers are crossed that standings only continue to improve for end-of-theyear tallies.

At the Twin State Saddlebred Association Horse Show, Stacey Breton PVF Power Factor and Dee Loveless are enjoying a and Cherrydale successful dressage season.

Monterey Bay walked away At the Maine Morgan Horse with a first in NHH&TA English Show, Severino and Silver Pleasure, as well as reserve in Lake In Line were first in Open English Pleasure Championship Carriage Pleasure, Open Carriage and Morgan Hunter Pleasure.

Pleasure Championship, Open Kim Tilly Guaraldi and JIT’s Carriage Turnout, Open Carriage Amadeus were reserve in the Reinsmanship, and Carriage Scurry.

Adult Hunt Seat Equitation Andrea Van Seters and Broadway and Adult Hunt Seat Equitation Rhythm in Brass were second in Championship. Amy Severino Hunter Pleasure Limit Rider. and Silver Lake In Line were At the North Shore Horsemen’s champions in the Amateur Association June Show, Kim Pleasure Driving Pony and Tilly Guaraldi and JIT’s Amadeus Amateur Pleasure Driving Pony Championship. continued on page 144

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The 61st Annual Maine Morgan Horse Show was held July 4-6, 2013, at the Deerfield Fairgrounds in Deerfield, NH. Sponsored by the Maine Morgan Horse Association, show manager, John Lampropoulos, did a fabulous job of raising the bar and making the event one to remember. Sue and Shane Oliver were honored with having the show dedicated to them, for all of their hard work with not only the club and the competition, but also promoting the Morgan horse.

A move-in party on Wednesday evening to welcome the exhibitors got the show started off right, but the fun didn’t stop there. On the Fourth of July, the club hosted a fabulous lobster picnic to bring a taste of Maine to the showgrounds and to celebrate Independence Day! Friday night’s Exhibitor Party and Breeder’s Auction had excellent food and lots of fun as they benefited the $3,500 Breeder’s classes that

The great addition of the Show Back and Win $1,000 Championship Jackpot Drawing gave a bit of excitement to the horse show. Each entry in a class was given a ticket, and the winner of the $1,000 was drawn on Saturday night after the completion of the classes.

Congratulations to Chris Cassenti who won, and then graciously donated the money back to the club.

For more information and results of the horse show, visit MEMorgan.com.

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Hunter Pleasure Championship. Van Seters and Broadway Rhythm in Brass took home a reserve in the Hunter Pleasure Championship and Morgan Hunter Pleasure, and were first in the Morgan Hunter Pleasure Championship.

The North Shore July Horse Show saw Stacey Breton and Cherrydale Monterey Bay take home first in Morgan Hunter Pleasure and the Morgan Hunter Pleasure Championship.

Nicole Bobbi and Siridian Highly Illegal.

Amateur Championships, while Lisa Foley’s CBMF Designer to Touch took home top honors in the Hunter Pleasure Open Championship. Bringing tears to everyone’s eyes was the victory pass taken by Christine and the late Fred Nava’s MEM I’m Back in the Hunter Pleasure Ladies Geldings class.

In the Park Saddle division, LPS Out of Bounds won the Open Championship for the Ledyard Company, LLC. Peeper Ranch’s Superbad won the Junior Horse Championship, with Carol and Earl Miller’s LPV Supreme Command winning the Youth Championship.

Heidi Kunkel’s Equinox Bossanova jogged away with the Western Pleasure Championship title, while Marie Frank’s Key Oscar Night won the Western Pleasure Junior Exhibitor Championship. Not to be forgotten is Honor Hill Wind Song’s incredible performance that won the Western Pleasure Amateur Championship for the Ramsey family.

The show was certainly one to remember, with fabulous fundraisers, terrific parties, and a competitive camaraderie in the historical setting of the Northampton Fairgrounds.

With many lovely tributes to their late show manager, Fred Nava, it was a heartwarming show that had everyone remembering a wonderful man that dedicated so much of his life to the Morgan horse.

For more information and complete results, visit NEMHA.com.

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judge, including scoring a large number of western dressage rides.

The classes were tough; making the wins even sweeter as excited competitors took their victory passes with huge smiles on their faces. Congratulations to everyone that made the journey to the horse show, especially those who left the show with more regional titles under their belt.

Joseph Webb’s Medomark French Invasion took the championship title in the Classic Pleasure Driving division, also winning the Classic Pleasure Driving Gentlemen to Drive class.

Deliver the Dream and Olyvia O’Brien took home the Junior Exhibitor Classic Driving Championship.

In the Classic Pleasure Saddle division, it was Stacey Heidenreich and Raintree Rebecca that came away with the tri-color, with Amanda Krall’s Cabot Lynn Marie winning the Junior Horse Championship. As always, Ledyard Company’s Man in Black turned in a stunning performance in the English Pleasure Open, taking a trip down victory lane, however it was SLB Andiamo who stepped it up a notch to win the Open English Championship.

The large hunter pleasure classes were exciting to watch, really putting the competitors through their paces.

Emma Thomson’s HDP Noble Warrior turned in a winning performance Stephanie Slater, Lisa Foley, and Khele Trussell. in the Hunter Pleasure

The New England Morgan Horse Association held their 74th annual horse show at the Three County Fairgrounds in Northampton, MA, on July 22-27, 2013.

The American Morgan Horse Association Region 1 Championship Show welcomed a large number of quality exhibitors, with every class being competitive and a wonderful showing for the judges despite the rainy weather that moved some of the classes to the indoor arena.

The esteemed judges officiated over a number of divisions, using the Majority Opinion Three-Judge System, with one of the four judges rotating out. In the main ring, the judges were Rick Davis of Florida; Daryl Hopson of Washington; Cindy Mugnier of Massachusetts; and Tim Roesink of Ohio. Rick Davis also scored the classes in the trail division.

John Greenall of Vermont judged the Carriage Driving classes, while Beth Stoltz of Connecticut officiated over the hunter/jumper division. Dee Loveless of Massachusetts served as the dressage

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BY JENNIFER ROBERTS

Arabian news MR WISE GUY

CONGRATULATIONS TO DRUE MCNEIL’S KHARSELL+/, WHO WAS THE Region 16 Champion in Half-Arabian Sport Horse In Hand Open and Amateur To Handle.

FUTURE PROMISES

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Congratulations to Heidi and Dale Sause of Maplewood Farms on their purchase of Falcons Promise ORA (Falcon BHF x LL Albufera). We wish you a bright future as she joins your successful breeding program!

the assistance of Honeysuckle Rose North Select Arabian Sales.

OFFICIAL! The Arabian Horse Association (AHA) has selected the new Wintec Pro Endurance Saddle as its Official

Endurance Saddle.

To celebrate the designation, Wintec is donating five of these saddles to be given as prizes at the American Horse Association Distance Nationals, October 24-28, 2013, in Chandlerville, IL.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS! The Rhode Island Arabian Horse Association Open Horse Show will be held on September 8, 2013, at Dwyer Equine LLC in Foster, RI. The show program is on their website, riarabianhorseassociation.com. They hope you will join them this year!

NEW ADDITION Congratulations to Margaret Brunelle of California on the purchase of one of only four daughters by Lethyf El Jamaal (*Ali Jamaal) in the U.S., Mylahana El Leythf, from the BMW Associates of Michigan with

The first thing anyone notices about Mr Wise Guy+// is his tongue. It frequently hangs out of the right side of his mouth, giving him the look of an eager puppy dog. He is a favorite among the therapy horses at Wings and Hooves Therapeutic Riding in East Kingston, NH, where he recently was honored

by PATH International as the Region 1 Horse of the Year. Kids and adults are initially curious about Wiser’s unique appearance, but within minutes, they are drawn in by his soft, liquid eye and sweet disposition.

Despite an injury he sustained early in life that resulted in a broken jaw and partial paralysis in the lower right part of his face, this gifted horse was a multiple national champion in the United States and Canada.

Owned by Karen, Paul, and Kristen Cuneo, Wiser was shown extensively by Kristen in Arabian Horse Association youth competition.

Mr Wise Guy+// capped an illustrious 15-year career in national competition by receiving the prestigious Legion of Excellence from the Arabian Horse Association in a formal retirement ceremony. At the age of 20, he transitioned to a new career as a therapy mount at Wings and Hooves, where he is a trusted friend and partner to children and adults with special needs. Well-schooled and easy going, Wiser rides, drives, longes, and will stand patiently for hours to be groomed and loved. He is a horse who has given to people all his life, and he is very deserving of this honor from PATH International.

FOR THE LONG HAUL Mr Wise Guy was recently honored by PATH International as the Region 1 Horse of the Year.

Kudos to Mark Scheurman and Arabian French Open (Okba x

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*Simeon Shai+ passed away on July 24 at age 28.

continued from page 147 Selma Croixnoire), owned by Hillorie Bachmann, on their seventh place finish in the Tevis Cup!

Go Joa Congratulations to Joa Sigsbee and her Half-Arabian IB Kestrel (Karneval x Bella Gold) who competed in the USEA Area I Preliminary Championships at Fitch’s Corner. They were in second place after a double clear on cross-country, but had two rails in stadium jumping to finish sixth overall.

Greener Pastures Condolences to Henry and Christie Metz of Silver Maple Farm on the passing of the legend *Simeon Shai+. He was the only horse to win U.S., Canada, Scottsdale, and Paris in the same year. He was a sire of Significance and an AHA Legion of Honor winner. In Christie’s own words, “This stallion has enriched our lives in so many ways and especially through the people that came into our lives through a connection to him.”

Henry and Christie have provided him with the most amazing home and he was 28 years old when he passed.

His legacy will live on in the wonderful sons and daughters around the world.

Welcome to the World Congratulations to Hilary Hume Hinds on the birth of her new purebred colt. Out of the Barbary daughter, Rebecca X,

and sired by Noble Way, he is sure to be a star!

A True Gem The two-year-old purebred Arabian colt, Royal Gems, owned

by Donald Davis, started his show career by winning two championships in Sport Horse In Hand (SHIH) for all aged stallions. He then went Region 9 Top Five SHIH Stallion. “Gem” has a phenomenal future ahead of him in dressage, and is hard to miss with his deep red color with snow-white mane and tail. He is sired by FC Casino Royale and out of the *Paarden daughter, MC Gemini’s Shado.

News From Cranberry Knoll The Cranberry Knoll crew rocked in the sport horse ring at the 2013 Region 16 Championship

Show! RC Afirecracker was Champion Stallion Open and Amateur To Handle (ATH) with Cheryl Lane-Caron and owner, Christine Silvia. Stablemate Moonshine Malachi++ took home the Half-Arabian (HA) Sport Horse In Hand for the Geldings Championship and Reserve ATH and Open with Julie Dugas and Cheryl Lane-Caron! Malachi was also top five in the Open Training Level Dressage. Jess Dugas, aboard Pinebrook Jack Frost+, garnered top five awards in HA Sport Horse Show Hack, HA Training Level Amateur to Ride (ATR), and HA First Level ATR. Three-year-old baby of the barn, CPF Reazon to Dream, owned by Margaretta Kroenke and Rebecca Duclos, captured top five in the Purebred Sport Horse Under Saddle Junior Horse. In the main ring, Chris

Picardi’s Can Gogh captured the championship and reserve in the Purebred Arabian Costume Open with Chris and ATR with Jess!

The Next Generation Josephine and Sophie Sedgley, ages eight and five, attended Lendon Grey’s Dressage 4 Kids Youth Festival with their Half-Arabian pony WR Rogue (Kakeenya x M D Negia).

Josie rode Intro B and placed ninth with a 61%! She also placed second in Dressage Trail. Sophie rode in Leadline, judged by Lendon herself. Great job, girls!

Sweet Kicks Sneakerss+, a 16.1-hand Anglo-Arabian mare, took her 14-year-old owner/rider Catherine Ginn to the Region 15 Reserve Champion Hunt Seat Equitation Over Fences and

Arabian contact listings Baldwin Stables (tsl), 108 Cedar Lake Road, Deep River, CT, 860-526-5989, kbwins@comcast.net.

Double A Arabians (tsl), 279 Watchaug Road, Somers, CT 06071, 860-749-4797, doubleaarabians.com, lddeadder@yahoo.com.

Monastiri Arabians (bs), Jennifer Stine, 67 Prospect Hill Road, Harvard, MA, 617-359-5623, jkstine@yahoo.com, frsarabians.com.

Quarry Hill Farm (tbs), 345 Sharon Road, Lakeville, CT 06039, 860-435-2571, quarryhillfarm.com.

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

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

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Arabian Origins Marketing, DeEtta Houts Owner/Designer, 218-296-1927, arabianorigins@gmail.com, arabianoriginsmarketing.com.

arabian another reserve championship in Equitation on the Flat. She also earned top fives in large Sport Horse Under Saddle (SHUS) classes. This talented pair also show on the open hunter circuit and are taking top honors in equitation and working hunters in the tough Atlanta, GA, and Aiken, SC,show rings.

Pony Power Christine Lonsdale and her 3/4 Arabian pony, MA Winds of Magic (Moment of Magic x RAS Wind Dancer), won the 1.0m Adult Amateur Jumper class at Swan Lake in a class of 19 horses!

Jump To It

Apalo and Regency Cove Farm would like to congratulate Nancy Janosik and her beautiful Apalo daughter, Sapheera BWF, on her spectacular wins in both the Region 3 Silver Sire Yearling Filly Futurity and Auction classes!

Winning Big The Inverted Y went to the Region 12 Championships, and three Anglo-Arabians brought home 10 championships and five reserve championships.

Signal Bey++++// was the champion in Working Hunters ATR Modified, Working Hunters JTR, Hunter Hack Open and ATR, and SHIH Open and ATR for both Hunter and Dressage types. He also went top five in two large SHUS classes, one for Hunters and the other for Dressage Type.

He was also the sire of another Anglo that earned top five in the Open Dressage Type SHUS. Trade Windz+ took champion in SHIH Hunter Type Mares, and reserve champion in SHIH

Hunter Type for Amateur Handlers. She earned a reserve champion in Low Working Hunters in her first show over fences. She also added a top five in a large SHUS Hunter Type class.

A Touch Of Classs took home one championship and three reserve championships in his first regional championship show. “TC” took champion in SHUS Hunter Type ATR, and his reserve champion wins came in Dressage Training Level Junior Horse, SHUS Junior Horse, and SHUS Dressage type ATR. He also captured a top five in a large SHUS Dressage Type class.

Ride to Win Congratulations to Tupelo Honey (Descardo R x SpringOrchidMeldy) and owner Pam Kellet on their blue ribbon dressage ride! Pam and Tupelo won Training Level Test 2 with a 66.7% at the Horses Unlimited Fiesta de Dressage in New Mexico.

Tupelo is an Arabian/

Andalusian gelding that was in the first set of horses bred at The 4 13 Ranch.

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Congratulations to Lynn Marie Bailey and Pat Leclerc of Caanan, ME, on the purchase of the incredible stallion, Avalanche AF (Young MC x Bask Cherie), from Adandy Farm. We wish you the best of luck!

Life After Halter RaeDawn Arabians sends their congratulations to Barrie Padgham and RD Habanero (Bey Ambition x NW Siena Psyche) on proving that halter horses truly can have a career after halter.

The 2010 bay colt was named the Region 5 unanimous champion in the Purebred Western Pleasure Futurity.

Patriotic Katie Lang and the HalfArabian, FA Patriot (Flurry Of Ca-Lyn x La Sada Mega), earned

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The 16.2-hand Anglo-Arabian gelding, Galileo+, “Gator,” competed at Region 5, 7, and 8 this year, bringing home nine championships and three reserve championships for his owner, Ashley Marie Wren of Billings, MT. His wins were in Working Hunters Open, ATR, Green, Jumpers, Hunter Hack, and SHUS.

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continued from page 149 a 63.486% in their FEI Team Test to take 21st place out of 40 at the North American Junior/ Young Riders Championships in dressage. Katie’s Region 1 Team finished in fourth place, only 0.5% from a bronze medal.

Future Champion Horses on the Hill Farm Arabians is pleased to confirm that their straight Egyptian mare, SI Shadan El Zahra, is in foal to the big, black, straight Egyptian, Saud EL Zaghloul, from the Selket Colletions and owner Carolyn Grant.

Baby on the Way Congratulations to Katrina Bonenfant, the daughter of Fran and Thomas Bonenfant. We heard that she is expecting and is due on December 25, 2013.

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“Good Oldboy is the first sire in the history of the breed to

produce five Legion of Masters horses,” says Mark Miller, owner of the world-famous Al-Marah Arabians, established by his mother, the late Bazy Tankersley. The liver chestnut stallion raised that bar in June, when son Al-Marah Feisty Star and daughter Al-Marah HeyYouStar landed their points to become his fourth and fifth offspring to achieve the honor, according A crowd favorite already as a solo act, Good Oldboy will soon turn the native to Miller. “This is some- act into a reining duet with his half-brother, Al-Marah Horatio, in Arabian thing that Al-Marah’s Nights’ new show, The Royal Celebration. general manager Jerry continue breeding) into one of the didn’t simply rest on his laurels Hamilton was trying signature acts at Arabian Nights. as a patriarch. He left the farm to do for mother before she died,” Certain the talents that made in Tucson for Miller’s Orlando he reflects. “It’s another validation Good Oldboy a multiple-time Arabian Nights dinner attraction, of her breeding program being U.S. Nationals Reserve Champion to reinvent his career yet again. one of the finest in the world. It “He’s the kind of horse who always Reining horse were ideal for the was the completion of one task show’s spine-tingling Native wants a job,” notes Miller, who had and the beginning of the next American Tribute act—Miller no hesitations about introducing chapter for the herd.” wasn’t disappointed. the senior Al-Marah sire (who will True to form, Good Oldboy

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[1] Brittney Wright winning Arabian Ladies Side Saddle Western Junior to Ride 18 and Under on Jogeesdavine Wind. [2] Quality competition as well as a love of the horses was a theme throughout the show. [3] Arabian/Half-Arabian/Anglo-Arabian Showmanship Junior to Handle 14-18 Champion Jenny Lau with Fox On Fire and her parents, Vickie and Michael. [4] Sportsmanship was apparent throughout the horse show, boding well for the future of the breed.

Region 16 Championships A Great Horse Show in a New Location

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The Region 16 Championships were held in West Springfield, MA, on July 10-13, 2013. Manager, Gaylon Medley, put on a top quality event for the horse show that relocated to the Eastern States Exposition facility for the 2013 season.

The three-judge panel in the main ring was comprised of Myron Krause of Fergus Falls, MN; Lisa Skalski of Argyle, TX; and Juli Goder-Laron of Clinton, WI. With good attendance, they had the opportunity to rank incredible classes in a wide variety of disciplines.

RA Poker Face and Trini Owens were victorious in the Half-Arabian (HA) Western Pleasure Open, while Razcal Bey and Tommy Garland were crowned the champions of the Arabian Western Pleasure Open. In hunter pleasure, Charles Either and PKH Fames Montana and Nicole Spinella and Marshall Dylan KS won the Half-Arabian and Purebred Open classes, respectively. In the highly

contested country pleasure classes, Charles Either won both of the Open classes, with Just for Fun WL and Born of Fire WL for the Misco family.

The hunter/jumper classes were some of the largest that the show has seen in years. The preshow was judged

by Cynsie Broda of Londonderry, VT, while the championship classes were judged by Kathy Pinera of Emerson, NJ. Cynsie and Kathy also judged the sport horse classes while Dorothy Maxfield of Ringoes, NJ, officiated over the dressage classes.

The fabulous barn party that was hosted by the Horsemen’s Distress Fund and Rollingwood Farm is one that must be mentioned. With the silent auction that raised over $11,000, as well as a party that went into the wee hours of the morning, they not only raised awareness for the cause but also ensured that everyone had a great time!

For complete results, visit Region16.org.

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Scenes from the 2013 Arabian Horse Association of New England Horse Show.

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errors made by AHA. 5. Programs are open to registered purebreds and Half-Arabians/AngloArabians.

6. Points from all AHA shows

Coming Back to Virginia!

Sport Horse National Arabian and Half-Arabian Championship Horse Show Makes its Return SPORT HORSE NATIONALS celebrates its 11th anniversary in 2013, and benchmarks 11 years of incredible horsemanship and continued growth as the Arabian Horse Association’s (AHA) bright new show. Held September 18-22, 2013, at the Virginia Horse Center in Lexington, VA, it is the only sport horse show offered by a breed association. From dressage to hunter/ jumper to pleasure carriage driving, and much, much more, this national event will showcase some of the best horse athletes in the industry.

For more information, as well as a class list, visit ArabianHorses.org.

Sport Horse Nationals is returning to Virginia for another year of quality competition. Put it on your calendar as a show not to miss!

PHOTOS: (TOP) BROOKE FOTI PHOTOGRAPHY; (BOTTOM) DON STINE

THE ARABIAN HORSE ASSOCIATION of New England (AHANE) invites you to celebrate your fabulous horse show season by nominating your horse for the AHANE Year-End Awards Program.

We give away super ribbons and great prizes! The awards are given out in February at the AHANE Annual Banquet. All points from 2013 shows will count. Download a nomination form or sign up with a credit card at AHANE.org.

The AHANE 2013 Year-End Awards Program rules are as follows: 1. Full membership in AHANE includes eligibility to participate in this program. Owner or lessee must be a member in good standing with no bad debts.

2. A Nomination Form and a $25 fee must be sent in for each horse and rider combination. Points will be accrued from the time the nomination form is received by AHANE. 3. A copy of the horse’s registration papers must be included with the nomination form.

4. The points will be tabulated from the horse and rider’s official Arabian Horse Association (AHA) record; please verify placings on the AHA website. We are not responsible for any

attended will count toward the year-end awards for the AHA Show division. The AHANE show will be double pointed. Horse/rider combinations must compete in a minimum of two shows in order to participate.

7. The Awards Committee reserves the right to delete, add, or combine division awards as results warrant.

Awards will be determined by participation. Divisions will be split into AHA Show division and National Show division.

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Rhode Island Arabian Horse Association Anticipates Annual Open Horse Show in only this class. So encourage your groom, parent, or friend to get in the saddle and help a fellow horseman.

As always, we will have a full slate of classes including halter, equitation, pleasure, discipline rail, cross-rails, low hunter, and leadline for all breeds, ages, and experience levels. Back by popular demand will be our costume class, with first place prizes given for three different categories as well as second through sixth places. Show off your creativity for a chance to win.

We are always open to exhibitor and member feedback. Those who have attended our show in the past know that our volunteer show committee works hard to select great prizes for each class and division winner. If you have any suggestions on prizes you would like to see, please let us know.

Photos: (top) Brooke Foti Photography; (bottom) Don Stine

The Rhode Island Arabian Horse Association (RIAHA) is quickly approaching its annual Open Horse Show. This year’s event will be held at Red Rock Farm in Foster, RI, on September 8, 2013. The show will begin at 9:00 a.m. with Sandy Wedge officiating. We are pleased to have her in center ring.

New to our class list this year will be the RIAHA Ride for a Cause Pleasure Classic. This class will be open to all riders and horses and will be judged at a walk/trot only. All entry fees from this class will be donated to the Arabian Horsemen’s Distress Fund, which helps those in our industry facing an unexpected crisis.

To encourage maximum participation in this class, we will waive the post entry fee for those interested in riding

Our horse show prize shopping will begin soon. While we have some great ideas, we want more. Additionally, if you, a friend, or a family member would like to help out the day of the show, please contact Anne Cardoza at rosehome@gte.net or 401-647-3245.

Extra helping hands to open and close gates, hand out ribbons, and more are always appreciated.

The Open Horse Show is the largest fundraising effort of RIAHA and we rely on the support of our exhibitors and sponsors to put on a well-run, fun, and friendly show. We ask that you find a sponsor to help offset the costs of running the show. All monetary donations are welcome and any amount is greatly appreciated. Finally, if you haven’t signed up for our year-end awards program, please send in your registration form. All exhibitors signed up for the program will receive double points at the Open Horse Show toward it.

Visit our website, riarabianhorseassociation.com, for sign-up and point forms. We look forward to seeing you on September 8!

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BORN TO WIN

REPORT FROM REGION 6 Cindy Anderson had a great trip to the Region Six Super 6 Show Series with her horse, He’s Hot And Handsome. Together, the duo were named Region Six Champions in Select Equitation, reserve champions in Select Hunter Under Saddle, and reserve in Hunter Hack. Congrats 154 EQUINE

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to both horse and rider on a great performance!

GREYLEDGE GREATS Greyledge Farm also returned from Region Six with a number of ribbons. Sadie DeFlippo and Duies Creditor won the Novice Youth Trail after just three horse shows together as a team, while Gabrielle Marks earned third place with Blushing Fancy Chip.

Additionally, Matthew Farrell won the Novice Youth Reining with Day N Night and Lisa Farrell was reserve champion in Senior Trail with Range To A Te while Paid the Piper was fourth with Jessica Ross, qualifying him for the 2013 World Show in Senior Trail.

Good Stormy Romance, who earned a third place overall.

Both equestrians ride with Troy Green Quarter Horses. Also out of Troy Green Quarter Horses, Torey Roderick and Casper earned their last points needed to be qualified for the World Show in Senior Trail.

with a number of wins—the mare finished in fourth in Conformation 3 & Over Mares; third overall, and first under one judge in Amateur 3 & Over Mares; and in sixth place under one judge and seventh under two judges in Junior Challenge Ranch Reining.

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BUYING RIGHTS

Alexandra Mahaffy recently returned from the Stars N Stripes and Big A Circuit shows in Atlanta, GA. Her horse, Just Say the Word, took third place in the Huntfield Derby with David Miller in the irons. She also reports that Dave rode I’ve Been Baptized, owned by the Sharp family, to fourth place. Kudos on a job well done.

Lee Quarter Horses in Plain City, OH, congratulates Julie Davis on her purchase of Willy Love A Crow, aka Toad. Be sure to watch him in the three-year-old and amateur events this fall.

TRIPLE THREATS Congrats are also in order for Cathy Perron and RR The Best Man, who were champions of the $1,000 Showmanship Challenge, as well as to Sonia Vilandre and

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READY TO RANCH Sandy Hill Quarter Horses’ Peppys Red Hot Molly returned from the American Ranch Horse Association World Show

A HORSE OF ANOTHER COLOR Riverdale Farm in Union Grove, WI, announces the birth of Klassy Missed Te, by Klassy Celebri Te and out of Tardees Miss Patriot. The smoky cream grullo stallion made quite an impression on his owners, as there are only five other known horses of his color.

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Sarah Rosciti reports that Rosciti Quarter Horses’ So Certain, by Certain Potential and out of RL Cashin the Chips, was fourth in the Two-Year-Old Open Color Western Pleasure with Brian Baker, and fifth in the Two-Year-Old Limited Open Western Pleasure with Pasley Puthoff at the Tom Powers Triple Challenge. Rosciti Quarter Horses’ Scotches Old Gold was crowned circuit champion in Select Western Pleasure at the competition.

PHOTO:(LEFT) CRYSTAL HOLMAN; (RIGHT) SARAH CHABOT

[LEFT] RL Cashin the Chips with rider Pasley Puthoff at the Tom Powers Triple Challenge. [RIGHT] Alexandra Mahaffy and Dave Miller with Just Say the Word at the Huntfield Derby.

AQHA Region Six Championship Exhibitors Display Teamwork Throughout Competition

By Krissy Mailman/The American Quarter Horse Journal

Garry McAllister competing on Unfaithfully Good, owned by Wendy Ward, in Green Trail.

The 2013 American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) Region Six Championship Show saved the biggest event for last…trail. With more than 220 entries, it appears that the Northeast takes its trail time seriously.

With some of the best trainers in the country and top-notch courses designed

by Tim Kimura, the field was steep.

However, one could quickly notice that the trainers actually worked together by sharing tips and cheering each other on.

AQHA Professional Horseman Whitney Lagace of Whitney Ridge LLC in Higganum, CT, has experienced tremendous success in trail and is a former AQHA World Champion. She will be the first to tell you that learning from her peers is invaluable.

“In New England, especially Connecticut and Massachusetts, trail is one of the largest divisions,” Lagace said.

“We have a lot of great trail trainers here.

We all help each other out. We work together and everyone gets along.”

In June, a handful of Connecticut stables traveled to Falls Creek Farm in Moosup, CT, for two days of trail drills. The purpose was to share knowledge and have fun.

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Trail exhibitors converge in the arena.

trainers, there isn’t a weekend that’s easy to show. You have to work for it.”

She is also quick to give credit to Jim and Lisa Farrell in Durham, CT, for being pioneers in helping to get trail established in the Northeast.

“It took a large group of people and lots of teamwork to get 10 horses qualified for the AQHA World Show,” Tami said. “Garry is a huge supporter. It takes teamwork on all ends. Everything from

my customers and horses, to my peers, play a big part.”

Teamwork is something these trainers know about. Tami said if she was ever broken down on the side of the road, there is no doubt that she could call on any one of her peers to rescue her. Should that ever be the case, she won’t have to wait on the side of the road for long; after all, it was Tami that hauled Whitney to her world championship trail victory in 2010.

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“We set up courses, picked each other’s brains, watched each other’s horses, and had a lot of laughs in between,” Lagace said. “You don’t get that camaraderie in every state.”

She explained that many of the trail trainers travel across the country and bring back new tactics along with another level of competitiveness.

“When we come back from the bigger shows, we all step it up to another level and push each other to the top.”

AQHA Professional Horseman Tami McAllister of Rolling M Ranch in Southbury, CT, agreed. McAllister said the level of competitiveness in the area has increased greatly.

“You’re only as good as your competition you show with,” she said. “We all keep upping our game.”

This year, she and Garry McAllister have qualified 10 horses for the AQHA World Championship Show. Tami is quick to mention that if the level of competition wasn’t there, she wouldn’t be ready for the World Show.

“So many of my friends are great trail

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Northeast Friesian Horse Club Anticipates New England KFPS Inspection Submitted by Kelsey Evans

This year, the New England KFPS Inspection will be held Thursday, September 19 at Apple Knoll Farm in Millis, MA. As always, it is a great opportunity for Friesian aficionados to see these lovely black pearls at their best and visit with other Friesian fans, trainers, and breeders from the region.

For those of you planning to bring your Friesian to be judged for entry into the foalbook or studbook, now is a good time to review some of the upcoming changes to KFPS inspection policies.

The most basic change coming into effect this year is the requirement that all owners attending the 2013 and subse-

quent inspections provide site hosts with a copy of their horses’ current Coggins test. While this may seem like an obvious rule to many of us, Friesian Horse Association of North America (FHANA) instituted this change recently in the interest of general horse health and safety after learning that not all states require the test.

Another change this year is to the IBOP (Individueel Bruikbaarheid Onderzoek Paarden) test, which establishes an aptitude for a particular discipline (dressage, driven dressage, or show driving) and is required for some KFPS predicates such as Crown and Model. The test has been becoming more popular in recent years, but up until now,

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The kids of VanGuard stables did a great job at the recent FEA Benefit Show in Hollis, ME. Hannah Eliason on Frans fan ‘e Hurddraversdyk won the English Horse In-Hand, Friesian Pleasure Open/Championship, Junior Exhibitor’s Hack, and Friesian Costume. Glynnis Cummings and Timm V won the Open Walk-Trot Pleasure 11 - 17 and Championship, and Bria Shorten and Arjen won the Open Adult Walk-Trot Pleasure and Championship. Great job and congratulations!

[CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT] Bria Shorten and Arjen; Glynnis Cummings and Timm V; Hannah Eliason on Frans fan ‘e Hurddraversdyk.

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Foundation for the Pure Spanish Horse P.R.E. Mundial Registry is Proud to be American!

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only horses taking the ridden dressage IBOP test were required to perform at a canter during their presentation. This year, the KFPS has introduced the canter to the driven dressage IBOP exam, so as to adequately display all gaits to the judges. The updated IBOP exams, including the new driving test, can be found on FHANA’s website.

One of the more controversial changes proposed by the KFPS for the next calendar year (2014) is the ban of any ear or whisker trimming on Friesians.

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P.R.E. Mundial Registry is Proud to be American.

Below, a P.R.E. mare registered with the P.R.E. Mundial Registry.

people about Spanish Horses in the world and they endorse the made in America, P.R.E. Mundial Registry. It is fascinating that the people who know our breed best are a part of the American based registry.

As Americans, we are proud of our country and the items made here. The P.R.E. Mundial Registry is the only American registry devoted exclusively to the Pure Spanish Horse. When you

register your horses with this registry, the money remains here in the United States and is used to employ American citizens. Yes, everyone who works for the Foundation is an American citizen. All the goods that make up the impressive looking registration booklet are made in the United States.

The Foundation not only manages the

While grooming regulations have always been conservative within the registry, with extensive tail, feather, and bridle path trimming discouraged, many North American Friesian owners have balked at the introduction of the new trimming rules. In Europe the trimming of ears and whiskers is considered a welfare issue—the ear hair keeping out bugs and debris and the whiskers allowing increased sensory perception around the horse’s face. In the United States, trimming or shaving the ears and face is regular practice, particularly in the show ring where a neat, refined appearance is considered more desirable and attractive. FHANA is

currently in discussion with the KFPS over this rule change, and will be discouraging the enforcement of this policy in North America. Stay tuned for further news on this issue in the upcoming months.

In the meantime, don’t forget to stop by this year’s inspection to see some cute foals, and lovely mares, geldings, and stallions strut their stuff for the Dutch judges and the audience. Who knows, you might end up bringing one home—it’s been known to happen!

For more information about the Northeast Friesian Horse Club (NEFHC), please visit our website, nefhc.com or find us on Facebook.

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The P.R.E. Mundial (Mundial is Spanish for Worldwide) Registry for the Pure Spanish Horse is an allAmerican registry. Made in America, with strong ties to Spain, the six-year-old registry is increasingly popular and registers Pure Spanish Horses in many different countries.

Known for its exceptional service to breeders and owners, the “Mundial” exemplifies the spirit and honor of the famous Cría Caballar.

The Cría Caballar is an independent group of Spanish military men and women who operated the Spanish Stud Book for the P.R.E. Horse for almost 100 years.

These same honored men and women are now a part of the approved judging team for the Mundial registry. What makes this so special? Why should any breeder or owner care if these people endorse the American based registry? The answer is that they are for “the horse!” They are people who have a lifetime of judging the Pure Spanish Horses and have dedicated their lives to preserve and improve the breed. They are the most knowledgeable

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Friesian Events Assoc.

Black Diamond Jubilee Shines and Benefit Show Gives Back Horses came from all over New England to take part in the Friesian Events Association (FEA) Black Diamond Jubilee show, held the first weekend in June in Skowhegan, ME. The weather was sunny and a steamy 95 degrees but it did not keep participants or the audience away.

This event was a horse show unlike any other in the area. It was affiliated with the Maine Horse Association (MHA) and the New England Horsemen’s Council (NEHC), but was also nationally pointed with the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF), and the International Friesian Show Horse Association. No other show in Maine has ever been held like this one. In addition to the many Friesian classes offered, there were plenty of other breed and open classes, truly making it a competition for everyone.

The show offered FEA custom glassware, horse coolers, fly sheets, splint boots, jackets, monies, and more to the class winners. A highlight of the event included the presentation of a black and white Diamond necklace to FEA Black Diamond Jubilee Pleasure Challenge winner, Victoria Mayer riding her gorgeous Friesian, Ira. Manager Ricky Drew added a mock class benefiting the victims of the Oklahoma Tornadoes. The class raised $100 and the FEA matched it to send a total of $200 to help the Oklahoma victims.

Dwayne Knowles traveled from Kutztown, PA, to judge center ring for the

weekend. Jess Small was excellent as ringmaster of the show. USEF steward Cindy Dougherty watched over the show and answered any and all rules-related questions. Jeff Anderson of Eighth Generation Photography was the show photographer.

Mary Field oversaw all of the action in the secretary’s office. Jamie Cinq-Mars organized an incredible silent auction that was highlighted by a custom-made tack trunk. Nick Saltmarsh and Micah Peverill handled the gates and ribbons, and Ricky Drew did double duty as show manager and announcer. He credits a great deal of work from the FEA board and show committee, and an outpouring of support from the horse community.

On June 23, the FEA hosted the third annual Benefit Horse Show in Hollis, ME. This year’s benefactor was injured in a terrible driving accident while competing at the Devon Horse Show in May. It was another hot and steamy day, yet there was a large turnout at the show, which was affiliated with NEHC, MHA, Maine Quarter Horse Association, and the American Saddlebred Association of Maine. Our judge, Paulette Brim from Gorham, ME, was happy to see the large numbers in each class, including 14 in the Open Halter Championship and 10 entries in the Youth Showmanship. The FEA raised over $2,000 for Cindy and Gene Fletcher. For more information on the FEA and to learn more about the Fletchers, visit friesianevents.com.

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breeder/members. Many breeders in Spain have become so disheartened that they no longer register their horses or only register a very few of what they produce.

We are lucky to live in a country where we have choices. People in the USA can select to register their horses with whichever organization they choose, or all of them. Our government does not tell us what to do. The P.R.E. Mundial registry is proud to be based in a country where such freedoms are guaranteed by our constitution. We are fortunate that we live in a country where we do not serve our beloved equine partners at the dinner table. Go American, Go Mundial!

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Mundial registry, but formed the only art museum, library, and hall of fame, maintains video and photo archives, costumes, books of merit and much more for the Spanish Horse, all in the United States, of course.

In the United States, there are other groups besides the Foundation that are involved with the Pure Spanish Horse.

In Spain there is only one organization that dictates the rules, changes breed standards, sets prices, and operates the registry without any input from its

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American Bashkir Curly Registry The Love of a Curly SUBMITTED BY DONNA LAROUX

horse with curls.” That is how UB Stormy Mr. Lips came into our lives and completely stole my heart.

Storm has safely carried all of us over many, many miles of trails and also accumulated a room full of trophies and ribbons from breed and open shows over the years. We’ve also represented the Curly breed many times at the Illinois and Wisconsin horse fairs. Storm is fondly known as the “Un-Curly” at our barn, and although he doesn’t have the curls, he most certainly possesses all the wonderful qualities that are typical of the breed: a calm and gentle disposition, intelligence, versatility, and a hypoallergenic hair coat.

One of my proudest moments with this amazing horse occurred when our saddle club participated in a Relay for Life cancer fundraiser. We gave “pony” rides on our horses and Storm kept looking at a little boy in a wheelchair who couldn’t talk or control his muscles. I walked Storm over and

[LEFT] Stephanie Laroux at age 10 riding Storm at the county fair; [RIGHT] Donna Laroux riding UB Stormy Mr. Lips.

asked his mother if Storm could say hello. He very gently lowered his head and placed his muzzle in the boy’s lap and hands. That little boy’s eyes lit up and he smiled like it was Christmas morning. A little later the mom asked if her son could have a ride, so we got him into the saddle and supported him with side walkers. Storm very carefully gave him a ride I’m sure he’ll never forget. I know I sure won’t.

ABC Convention, October 3-6, 2013, Kaufman, TX Go to abcregistry.org for more information

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Reviews its Ice Cream Social ALTHOUGH YOU ARE READING THIS article in September, I felt it was important to include a write-up about this year’s ice cream social, held in June.

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together to write this report: The annual Ohio Haflinger Association (OHA) ice cream social was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Leon J. Miller, home of N. Hitchcock. The weather

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was nice and warm, just right to eat ice cream and visit with fellow owners of our great breed of Haflinger horses. The weather also helped to keep everyone together as a small shower kept everyone close and the conversation was good. The food was outstanding and there was lots of it.

After dinner, a meeting was held with President Ian Wengerd mentioning the outstanding job the OHA riding drill team had done at the Equine Affaire in

PHOTOS: (TOP LEFT) COURTESY OF JIM FLESHMAN; (TOP RIGHT) COURTESY OF DEB LUMBERT

“YOU’RE KIDDING, RIGHT?” THAT was my husband’s response to me 13 ½ years ago when I showed him a picture of a Curly horse with hope in my heart and a determined look on my face.

We had adopted two school-aged special needs siblings and had our son enrolled in karate and our daughter was taking riding lessons to help them with their emotions and social skills. I’d cautioned my husband about the riding lessons, telling him, “You start this riding lesson business, and you’ll end up buying me a horse. And it will be for the rest of my life. And it’s going to cost you a lot of money.” Thankfully, he didn’t listen to me, and I was prepared when we decided to get a horse of our own.

I’d been researching breeds and had my list of names and phone numbers ready. Then I saw an article in Horse Illustrated featuring Curly horses, was completely enthralled, and knew that was the breed for us.

My husband didn’t quite know what to think about a horse with curls, but agreed, reluctantly, to at least take a look. There was a breeder in our area so we called and asked if we could come meet their Curlies. It just so happened they had one for sale, and that particular horse had a smooth hair coat. My husband was much more open to getting a Curly at that point since it wouldn’t be “a funny looking

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Member Explains How to Teach Your Equine Tricks Submitted by Laurie Whitling

On another note, I still remember the day when Adrian Whitling gave me Ro Jos Pokey, aka Kipy. Her parents and my parents came to get me when I was watching the cows at the Waterford Fair.

When they told me the news that Kipy was mine I couldn’t believe it. I was crying from excitement. When I brought him home from the fair he had to stay in the stock trailer for the night until we got the pasture ready for him. The next day I rode him, he put his head down to eat grass, and I flipped over and met the ground. I have owned Kipy for 10 months now and it has been amazing. I have been showing him in halter, trail, walktrot pleasure, and walk-trot games.

that your pony’s leg is still bent up. Pull Do you want to show off your your reins back until your pony moves Quarter Pony to your friends and tell in an attempt to please you. If your pony them how you taught your pony the does even a slight try, reward him. coolest tricks ever? Well this is the article Keep repeating the steps until your horse to read! My personal experience is that completely bows. Make sure you reward Quarter Ponies are easier to train than your pony for any try he makes. other horses. So enough lollygagging, let’s get down to business.

The things you need to teach your Quarter Pony to bow are a lead rope, bridle, lots of treats, and your Quarter Pony. Step one: Put your bridle on your pony and make sure the reins are around his neck. Step two: Snap the lead rope around your horse’s ankle and lay the slack on top of him.

Step three: Lift you horse’s leg up, like you are going to pick it out, and grab the rope underneath his belly.

Step four: Let go of the leg [LEFT] Teaching your Quarter Pony to lie down is easy if you understand the process. [RIGHT] Quarter but hold onto the rope so Ponies truly want to please their riders.

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Columbus, OH. Andrew Yoder noted that a person had seen the Haflinger breed for the first time at Equine Affaire and was very much impressed. This person was so impressed that they went to the American Haflinger Registry (AHR) spring sale in Ashland and bought the top-selling mare for $5,700 and another mare for $2,700.

Keep up the good work! After the meeting it was announced that Ian Wengerd had bought Avanti of Cedar Lane and will stand him for breeding at the farm of Robert Eicher. Avanti of Cedar Lane brings another quality stallion into the breeders’ co-op for the 2014 breeding season.

After the meeting concluded, the corn hole games started and continued until they had to be called on account of darkness. Those in attendance are already looking forward to next year’s event.

We would like to sincerely thank Leon and Anna Mae for hosting this wonderful event.

News From Our Members Submitted By Brian Mitteer: President, American Haflinger Registry and Member of Ohio and NY Haflinger Associations

Once again Showme Haflingers won at the 2013 Buckeye Haflinger Show held June 27-30 in Ashland, OH. Their fiveyear-old, Syndee New of Showme, was awarded Grand Champion Mare and the Best of Show while their seven-year-old, Bonita Rox PA, was awarded Reserve Grand Champion Mare and Reserve Best of Show after winning their class divisions. Making his debut was Nadal New of Showme who won his yearling class and was Reserve Champion Gelding.

At the New York Gold Classic (July 12-14) history was made with Bonita Rox PA, who surpassed the former leader in most division points in driving to become the all-time

A big thank you to both Mahlon and Ian for working on this review of the annual ice cream event. As always, please visit either the Ohio Haflinger

record holder in the Haflinger Challenge for both driving and halter. What was nice about this is Linda Santos of Ithaca, NY, who is a beginner driver of horses and at her first show with Bonnie, accumulated the points for Showme Haflingers of Moravia, NY. Let’s say she will always remember that weekend!

And last but not least, their two-year-old filly, Lily O’Brien of Showme, was awarded Reserve Junior Champion for two and under.

Also showing was weanling, Nazareth New of Showme, who won his class. He was purchased at the show by George and Marty Gugel, Sunset Farms, from New Jersey. We wish them the best on showing this future young Haflinger.

website, ohiohaflinger.com, or visit the Ohio Haflinger Facebook page to find out if something new is happening and stay current.

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[LEFT] Yankee Walkers and Horsefeathers Academy’s team of gaited riders: Jane Ducett riding Jesse; Molly White riding Music; Julie Dillon, owner of Horsefeathers, riding Gray John; Loren Stevens riding Classy; and Alexa Stevens riding Brooke in the Fourth of July parade in Goffstown, NH. [RIGHT] Yankee Walkers members Steve Luoni riding DJ; Mary Ann Guaraldi riding sidesaddle on Fuzzy; and Lynn McLaughlin riding sidesaddle on Spooner promenade in style with a group in the Great Circus Parade in Milwaukee, WI. [BELOW] Lynn McLaughlin gives tribute to her father and other Veterans at the Danbury Grange Fair Parade in Danbury, NH, riding her horse Spooner and wearing her father’s uniform. The theme of the parade was Heroes and Superheroes and Lynn won first prize!

Yankee Walkers, Gaited Horses of New England Gives Pointers on Riding in Parades Remember watching parades as a small child and being enamored with the beautiful ponies prancing, sparkling, and keeping rhythm with their hoofs to the beat of the marching band? Well, now you too can ride your beautiful pony in your town parade, clip-clopping down Main Street, waving to all the excited fans that line the streets. Here are a few tips to get you started with riding in parades.

Check your regional newspaper, town placards, local announcements, Internet sites, and town home pages to find the locations of neighboring parades. Parades are most popular in the warmer weather

and on holidays, such as Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, and Thanksgiving.

However, small New England towns often have Old Home Day Parades to celebrate the founding of the town. Towns also have some winter parades, such as the Santa Parade in Haverhill, MA, or the Wassail Parade in Woodstock, VT. Once you have found an appealing parade, remember to email or phone to confirm that horses are permitted and ask for the exact paperwork required for participation, which can include health certificates, Coggins reports, insurance

policies, or signed waivers. You should also inquire about the theme of the parade, whether or not it is judged, and the categories for prizes. Do not forget to ask the starting point and time, route, and ending point of the parade, as you will need to get yourself and your horse back to your trailer. Request that the horses be placed in a quiet location in the parade line-up to ensure a calm and safe ride.

Riding behind the fire trucks, bagpipes, or marching bands can make your horse very jumpy. At the end of the parade, don’t forget to get your point sheet signed by the parade manager, as Yankee Walker members can earn points and year-end awards for participation.

The day before the parade you will need to prepare well to enjoy a successful and pleasurable day. Fuel your truck and hitch your trailer. Download or print directions. Bring a shovel or manure

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fork and bucket to pick up any horse droppings. Bring water and hay. Groom, bathe, or vacuum your horse the day before the parade and remember to place a sheet over him overnight to keep him clean. Clean and pack your tack and grooming supplies to tidy him up right before the parade.

Remember to pack your outfit, costume, and accessories. A parade is a glamorous, historic, or humorous pageant, so enjoy rocking your spectacular look. All of these preparations take longer than you think so be sure to leave plenty of time.

To make the day of the event more enjoyable and safe for you, your horse, and the spectators, please desensitize your horse with bomb-proofing training and expose her to “scary” objects, such as police cruisers, fire trucks, sirens, balloons, guns, flags, umbrellas, and cannons, just to mention a few. Pair up with someone that has a seasoned parade horse and ride in a safe, calm group, as horses are influenced by the composure of the herd. Be prepared to get off your horse and hand walk her during a parade if you feel that safety is being compromised. The day of the parade relax and have fun, since your horse feeds off your energy; so smile and wave at all your adoring fans, and inspire the next little boy or girl to grow up to be an equestrian riding in future parades.

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ANOTHER GREAT WORLD CLASS Miniature Horse Registry (WCMHR) World Championship Miniature Horse Show was held at Frying Pan Farm Park in Herndon, VA, on August 16-17, 2013.

Thank you to all of the participants. This was the first year that a separate show date was held for the newcomers. It gave those exhibitors who had competed for no more than two years in a particular class a great opportunity to gain experience and learn by doing without the pressure of being rushed. It was also helpful for the families, friends, and trainers to help out with advice.

Crosby Reed directed the Free Show Clinic for participants early on Friday, August 16, and made experts out of everyone. Crosby has been showing with WCMHR since she was young enough to ride one of her A Division Minis into the ring carrying the American Flag in the opening ceremonies. She is now a college graduate and an expert in horsemanship.

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The Best Places to Live if You Love Horses

By Karen Elizabeth Baril

It seems I’m always dreaming of living somewhere else. I guess that’s only natural considering the weather we’ve experienced in New England over the last few years. So, this month, I thought it might be fun to look at a few of the places I’ve been dreaming about and share what they have to offer horse owners who are tired of long, snowy winters.

Ocala, Florida

Not as far south, Aiken, SC, offers exceptional year-round riding as well. It was once a winter retreat for international equestrians and is now fast becoming the year-round choice for those looking for a more temperate climate. Yes, it does get hot and humid in the summer, so if you really hate humidity, you’re going to want to visit in the height of summer before choosing this city as a place to live.

Aiken offers tons of riding opportunities. A 2,200-acre forest—Hitchcock Woods— makes up the heart of the village and offers 65 miles of pine forest and sandy If you are ready for a change of scenery, you may want to trails that are off-limits to consider moving somewhere with a great climate and a horse-friendly atmosphere. motorized vehicles. Hay is a bit more expensive in If you love horses, but don’t want to Aiken than in the Northeast, but horses go too far south, you should put Aiken have access to pasture for much longer on your “must-visit” list. periods of the year.

Polo, foxhunts, and a thriving hunter/ jumper scene make for good access to Middleburg, Virginia world-class trainers and clinicians.

Unofficially known as the nation’s hunt and I love the art galleries, great restauhorse capital, Middleburg, VA, is rural, beaurants, magnolia lined streets, and overall tiful, and well-populated with fellow horse friendliness of the people who live there. continued on page 167

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Known as the horse capital of the world, Ocala tops my list. Boasting more than 200 farms and training centers that cater to just about anything you like to do with horses, Ocala is a great place to be.

There are tack shops or feed stores residing on practically every corner.

Additionally, there is a generous trail system dedicated to equestrians. The Cross Florida Greenway crosses through Ocala and offers some of the best horseback riding in the nation. If you love beach riding, St. Augustine Beaches are just a two-hour drive away.

So, what’s not to like? Well, if you can’t take the heat, you might find Ocala’s summers uncomfortable. Average high temperatures in the summer are in the 90s, while the mercury hovers somewhere around 45 in the winter. It can still get cold in the winter, but snow isn’t even in the Ocala vocabulary. Best yet, the temperatures offer almost year-round riding.

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continued from page 164 lovers. It’s just 40 miles from Washington, DC, so finding a job if you have to, isn’t out of the question. The historic downtown is like taking a walk through time, with its beautiful stone and brick buildings.

It’s one of the most expensive places to buy a horse farm on this list, but if you’ve got unlimited funds, you might want to plan a visit. The weather is a little less hot and humid in the summer, and the mercury rarely drops below 25 in the winter. Still, they do experience a winter and snowstorms are fairly common.

New Hampshire I know, I know. New Hampshire is cold in the winter, but it’s rural, pretty, and most definitely friendly to horse lovers. Access to an indoor arena can make the New Hampshire winters pretty cozy and trails are plentiful. I keep New Hampshire

on my list because farm prices are incredibly reasonable.

This state offers a lot of bang for your buck—taxes are low, and the people are friendly.

Summers are moderate—New Hampshire rarely suffers from a heat wave for more than a few days before more comfortable temperatures return.

This northern state also boasts one of the lowest unemployment and poverty rates in the country. That could be because it is home to a diverse and thriving business population. It’s no wonder New Hampshire ranks number one in the nation for quality of life on CNBC’s 2013 survey. Hmmm…I suppose I could buy a bigger shovel. You know—one of those curvy back-saver styles that practically shovel the snow for you.

If you’re dreaming of somewhere else, too, check these horse-friendly communities out. As a good friend of mine always said, “It doesn’t cost anything to look.”

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Calendar september Clinics, Seminars, Symposiums 11 | Nikken Magnetic Products Clinic, LaFayette, GA. CONTACT: 706-397-8909, FNRCinfo@aol.com.

12-15 | Bryan Nuebert Clinic, Pittstown,

NJ. CONTACT: Lara DeLorenzo, 908-238-9587, Lara@7SFarm.com, www.7SFarm.com.

14 | Keg Shoe Modification Class, LaFayette, GA. CONTACT: info@bwfa.net.

14 | Keg Shoe Modification Class,

Wichita, KS. CONTACT: info@bwfa.net.

14 | Keg Shoe Modification Class, Zanesville, OH. CONTACT: info@bwfa.net.

14 | Keg Shoe Modification Class,

Bethlehem, PA. CONTACT: info@bwfa.net.

14 | BWFA Chapter Meeting and Practice, Danville, PA. CONTACT: tugglefarm@gmail.com.

14 | Touchstone Farm Horse Show,

Temple, NH. CONTACT: 603-654-6308, kyoung@ touchstone-farm.org, touchstone-farm.org.

19-22 | Centered Riding Clinic, Temple, NH. CONTACT: 603-654-6308, kyoung@touchstone-farm.org, touchstone-farm.org.

21 | Horse Agility Training/Open Competition with Heidi Potter, Guilford, VT. CONTACT: 802-380-3268, heidi@heidipotter.com, heidipotter.com.

24-25 | USEF Dressage Sport Horse Breeding Clinic, Devon, PA. CONTACT: Chuck Walker, 859-225-6970, cwalker@usef.org, usef.org.

15 | C.D.A. Schooling Show, Bethany, CT. CONTACT: 203-915-8293, info@sperryviewfarm.com, sperryviewfarm.com.

Saugerties, NY. CONTACT: Debra Reinhardt, 203264-2148, debra@centerlineevents.com, neda.org.

04-08 | Brownland Farm Fall Horse Show, Franklin, TN. CONTACT: Robin Anderton, 615-791-8180, info@brownlandfarm.com, brownlandfarm.com.

21 | Stoneleigh-Burnham School Fall Horse Trials, Greenfield, MA. CONTACT: sbschool.org.

07 | Avon Valley Show Stables, Avon, CT. CONTACT: Becca Goberman, 860-677-5260, becca. goberman@gmail.com, avonvalleyshowstables.com.

21-22 | Wellington Classic Dressage Fall Challenge I & II, Palm Beach, FL. CONTACT: 561-227-1570, nosullivan@wellingtonclassicdressage.com, ihspb.com.

07 | The Friendly Horseman’s Club Fun Show., Denver, PA. CONTACT: Alice Hummel, 717-484-2222, or Donna Fisher, 717-203-0797.

19-22 | NEDA Fall Festival of Dressage,

28-29 | GMHA Fall Dressage Show, South

07 | All Pleasure/Night Game Show, Parish, NY. CONTACT: harmonyriders@gmail.com, harmonyriders.org.

28-29 | University of New Hampshire

08 | Hunter Ridge Horse Show, Ashaway, RI. CONTACT: Wendy Brayman, 401-499-3718, hunterridge@live.com, hunterridge@live.com.

Woodstock, VT. CONTACT: Green Mountain Horse Association, 802-457-1509, gmhainc.org.

Horse Trials, Durham, NH. CONTACT: Liz Oertel 603-862-0027, liz.oertel@unh.edu, equine.unh.edu/horse-trials.

29 | Wild Aire Farm’s Horse Power Dressage Series, Southbridge, MA. CONTACT: 508765-0641, wildaire@charter.net, wildairefarm.com.

Driving 07-08 | GMHA Fall Driving Classic, South Woodstock, VT. CONTACT: 802-457-1509, gmhainc.org.

08 | RIAHA Annual Open Show at Dwyer Equine, Foster, RI. CONTACT: RIAHA16@verizon.net, riarabianhorseassociation.com.

18 | Colonial Carriage & Driving Society Meeting, Stockbridge, MA. CONTACT: Kay Konove, kkfjords3@gmail.com.

08 | All Game Show, Parish, NY. CONTACT: harmonyriders@gmail.com, harmonyriders.org.

21 | Colonial Carriage & Driving Society Lenox Tub Parade, Stockbridge, MA. CONTACT: Kay Konove, kkfjords3@gmail.com.

sor, VT. CONTACT: VERDA.org.

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22 | Southern New England Carriage Driving Association Scurry, Weston, MA. CONTACT: Cynthia Sauer, c.sauer5@verizon.net.

21 | VERDA 30/15 Ride & Drive, West Wind-

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08 | MRF Dressage, Nottingham, NH. CONTACT: MRFDressage.com.

01 | Haddam Neck Fair Horse Show, Haddam Neck, CT. CONTACT: Carol Birdsey, 860-344-1804, rbirdsey01@snet.net.

08 | The Friendly Horseman’s Club Dressage Schooling Show., Denver, PA. CONTACT: Alice Hummel, 717-484-2222.

09-08 | Independence Stable Dressage Schooling Show, Belchertown, MA. CONTACT: independencestablellc.com.

08 | WRC Fall 4-H and Open Show, Westfield, MA. CONTACT: westfieldridingclub.org.

08 | Hanson Riding Club Open Horse Show at Briggs Stable, Hanover, MA. CONTACT: Hansonridingclub@yahoo.com, hansonridingclub.org.

27-30 | PATH ESMHL Workshop Certification, Temple, NH. CONTACT: 603-654-6308, kyoung@touchstone-farm.org, touchstone-farm.org.

07-08 | King Oak Farm Fall Horse Tri-

Festival I, Aiken, SC. CONTACT: 803-649-3505, psjshows@aol.com, psjshows.com.

01 | Carriage Town Horse Show, Amesbury, MA. CONTACT: Felica Knowles, 603-474-3156, fdknow@juno.com, boblynstables.com.

08 | Silver Heels Riding Club, Fremont, NH. CONTACT: s.remick@silverheelsonline.com, silverheelsonline.com.

11-14 | New York Regional Morgan Horse Show, Syracuse, NY. CONTACT: Naomi Blumenthal, 315-436-1933, nblumenthal@twcny. rr.com, nymhs.org.

11-14 | North Carolina State Championship, Raleigh, NC. CONTACT: William Whitley, 919-481-4675, whitley@ncschs.com, hcschs.com.

11-15 | Eastern States Exposition Horse Show I: Hunters & Jumpers, West Springfield, MA. CONTACT: 413-737-2443, Info@ thebige.com, thebige.com.

11-15 | Showplace Fall Classic, Gilberts, IL. CONTACT: Patrick Boyle, 847-340-1742, nicclancy@aol.com.

12 | Beland Dressage Show, Lakeville, MA. CONTACT: belandstables.com.

01 | The Baroque Equestrian Games Classical Horse & Rider Rail Classes in Partnership with the ERAHC Virginia Classic Show, Lexington, VA. CONTACT: Tina Cristiani Veder, 352-502-5422, tveder@msn.com.

14-15 | September Horse Trials, South

Woodstock, VT. CONTACT: Green Mountain Horse Association, 802-457-1509, gmhainc.org.

01-02 | Lakeside Arena, Versailles, KY.

CONTACT: Bruce Brown, 859-873-9155, lakesidearena@gmail.com, lakesidearena.org.

13-15 | Falls Creek Farm-CQHA, Oneco, CT. CONTACT: Marge Tanner, 603-746-3813, margetanner@aol.com.

15 | Azrael Acres Horse Trials,

04-07 | Summer’s End Horse Show, Ocala,

14 | End of Hunt Farms USHJA, CHJA, CHSA, Suffield, CT. CONTACT: Trudy Wissel, 860-668-1656, endfhunt.com.

04-08 | The Jumper Classic, Ipswich, MA.

15 | AHAM Open Fun Horse Show, Spencer, MA. CONTACT: Sandy Crowe, 508-473-2545, MassArabianHorse.org.

Uxbridge, MA. CONTACT: azraelacres.com.

15 | Oak Rise Farm, Goffstown, NH. CONTACT: OakRiseFarm.com.

15 | Autumn Daze Horse Trials, North

Franklin, CT. CONTACT: Sarah Ayers Fontane, 860-642-7205, ayermtfarm@gmail.com.

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FL. CONTACT: Glenn Winograd, 813-833-2247, glenn@cesfl.com, fmha.net.

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05-08 | Equus Events Aiken Fall

12-15 | Equus Events Aiken Fall Festival II, Aiken, SC. CONTACT: 803-649-3505, psjshows@aol.com, psjshows.com.

15 | SNEHA at Woodstock Fair Grounds, Woodstock, CT. CONTACT: info@snehassociation.com,

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15 | Biscuit Hill Horse Show, Shelburne, MA. CONTACT: John Manning, 413-478-8508, jmanning@crocker.com, biscuithillfarm.com.

CONTACT: Sheralyn Prieskorn, 781-526-6604, Pleasure_Secretary@northshorehorsemens.org, northshorehorsemens.org.

14 | HRC Fiesta Day, Middleboro, MA. CONTACT: Hansonridingclub@yahoo.com, handsonridingclub.org.

22 | Azrael Acres Open Show, Uxbridge, MA. CONTACT: azraelacres.com.

14 | Tyrone Farm Introduction to Foxhunting, Pomfret, CT. CONTACT: 860-928-3647, events@tyronefarm.com, tyronefarm.com.

15 | North Shore Horsemen’s Hunter Show, Georgetown, MA. CONTACT: Lowell Murray, 978-500-7453, kfamily13@verizon.net, northshorehorsemens.org.

25-28 | American Saddlebred Horse Association of VA Horse Show, Culpeper, VA. CONTACT: Kent Moeller, bethandscott@kih.net.

15 | Wild Aire Farm Hunter Jumper Show, Southbridge, MA. CONTACT: 508-7650641, wildaire@charter.net, wildairefarm.com.

26-29 | Big E Draft Horse Show, West Springfield, MA. CONTACT: 413-737-2443, info@thebige.com, thebige.com.

15 | MHC’S “The Classic” Horse Show and Pleasure Finals, Amesbury, MA. CONTACT: Steve Lampson, 978-204-4800.

26-29 | Deerfield Fair Horse Show, Deerfield, NH. CONTACT: John Lampropaulos, sherri2517@hotmail.com, deerfieldfair.com.

15 | Tri-County Horsemen Horse Show, Union, ME. CONTACT: Rosemary Feyler, 207-785-6657.

28 | Avon Valley Show Stables, Avon, CT. CONTACT: Becca Goberman, 860-677-5260, becca. goberman@gmail.com, avonvalleyshowstables.com.

15 | Cornerstone Farm Open Schooling

Show Series, Foster, RI. CONTACT: Beth Stone, 401397-9242, csfhorse@aol.com, cornerstonefarmri.com.

28 | Just for Fun Show, Aiken, SC. CONTACT:

803-649-3505, psjshows@aol.com, psjshows.com.

Colchester, VT. CONTACT: 802-363-1997, shellyedson@aol.com, champlainclassichorseshows.com.

28-29 | Camp Marshall Benefit Horse Show-CMHSS, Spencer, MA. CONTACT: 508-8854891, Jeanne@campmarshall.org, campmarshall.org.

09-15 | Lakeville Open Horse Show,

29 | Connecticut Color Breed Association

15 | Champlain Valley Horse Shows,

Salisbury, CT. CONTACT: uekman62@gmail.com, rigameadows.com.

Horse Show, West Suffield, CT. CONTACT: ctcolorbreed@yahoo.com, connecticutcolorbreed.com.

18-22 | Middleburg Classic, Leesburg, VA. CONTACT: Nardeen Henderson, 757-357-1775, middleburg@aol.com.

29 | Hudson Valley Horse Shows at Stables at MiraBella, Florida, NY. CONTACT: 845651-5900, nails7@aol.com, thestablesatmirabella.com.

18-22 | Empire Fall Quarter Horse Show, Syracuse, NY. CONTACT: Charlotte Jaynes, 607-546-7373, WMFFARM@aol.com, ESQHA.org.

29 | Dapper Dan Farm Open Show, Warwick, RI. CONTACT: Norman Monks, dmac923@ verizon.net, dapperdanfarm.webs.com.

19 | Stonybrook Saddle Club Fun Show Series, Plum, PA. CONTACT: Mary Lynn Fentress, 412-767-5750.

19-20 | Great American/USDF New England Breeder Championships, Southbury, CT. CONTACT: Debra Reinhardt, 203-264-2148, debra@centerlineevents.com, nedasporthorse.org.

19-22 | Eastern States Exposition

Horse Show II: Saddlebreds, Hackneys, Morgans, Friesians, West Springfield, MA. CONTACT: 413-737-2443, info@thebige.com, thebige.com.

19-22 | 15th Annual Grand Fall Classic,

Westbrook, CT. CONTACT: Mary Lynne Rahlson, mlrahlson@msn.com, equestrianconnect.com.

19-31 | The Southeast Medal Finals, Jack-

sonville, FL. CONTACT: Susan Rindal, 904-655-5497, rindal@bellsouth.net, southeastmedalfinals.com.

20-22 | Maine State Championship-The Maine Event, Skowhegan, ME. CONTACT: Rick Drew, 207-272-0082, asamnews@yahoo.com.

22 | Sandy Point Show Series, Ports-

Hunter Paces 08 | Tanheath Hunter Pace, Upton, MA. CONTACT: Melanie Chace, 508-579-4840, mchace4@yahoo.com, tanheathhunt.com.

14 | BSTRA Fall Hunter Pace Set-up, Douglas, MA. CONTACT: Sharron, 413-267-4826, hiddenhollowacres@comcast.net, bstra.org.

15 | HRC Versatility Event, Middleboro, MA. CONTACT: Hansonridingclub@yahoo.com, hansonridingclub.org.

21 | Celebrating Agriculture Day at Woodstock Fairgrounds, Woodstock, CT. CONTACT: Karen L. Swanberg, cherryledgefarm@ aol.com, celebratingagriculture.org.

21 | Newport International Polo Series, Portsmouth, RI. CONTACT: 401-846-0200, nptpolo.com.

28 | Newport International Polo Series, Portsmouth, RI. CONTACT: 401-846-0200, nptpolo.com.

Trail Rides 15 | RISPCA Breakfast Ride, Warwick, RI. CONTACT: Denise 401-862-2621, turtlerockfarm@ aol.com, rispca.com.

21 | Tyrone Farm Judged Pleasure Ride, Pomfret, CT. CONTACT: 860-928-3647, events@ tyronefarm.com, tyronefarm.com.

21 | Tri-State Horsemen’s Association Pleasure Trail Ride/Moonlight Ride, Voluntown, CT. CONTACT: 860-564-4700, tristatehorsemen.com.

21 | VERDA 30/15 3-mile Ride and Drive CTR., West Windsor, VT. CONTACT: VERDA.org.

21-22 | Fall Trail Ride, Parish, NY. CONTACT: harmonyriders@gmail.com, harmonyriders.org.

15 | BSTRA Fall Hunter Pace, Douglas, MA.

21-22 | Cracked OAATS Crunch, Scioto State Forest, OH. CONTACT: Tom and Mollie Smith, 513-583-5034, mkrumlaw@webcincy.com.

22 | Westport Hunter Pace, Westport, MA.

27-29 | GMHA Fall Foliage Ride II, South Woodstock, VT. CONTACT: Green Mountain Horse Association, 802-457-1509, gmhainc.org.

22 | North Country Hounds Hunter

29 | Hanson Riding Clubs BEACH Ride, Marshfield, MA. CONTACT: Charlene Stober, 781724-3031, hrccharlene@yahoo.com, hansonridingclub.org.

CONTACT: Sharron, 413-267-4826, hiddenhollowacres@comcast.net, bstra.org.

CONTACT: Tom Lewis, 617-780-2599, huntpace@ norfolkhunt.com, norfolkhunt.com.

Pace, Hartland, VT. CONTACT: Harry Glass, 603-795-2101, hbradglass@yahoo.com, NorthCountryHounds.com.

Miscellaneous 07 | Pepperell Horse Owner’s Associa-

tion Versatility Challenge, Pepperell, MA. CONTACT: phoa.info.

mouth, RI. CONTACT: Jay Sargent, 401-842-9300, spssargent@gmail.com, sandypointstables.com.

07 | Newport International Polo Series, Portsmouth, RI. CONTACT: 401-846-0200, nptpolo.com

22 | Vermont Horse Shows Association, New Haven, VT. CONTACT: 802-272-8379, uvmkinship@hotmail.com.

08 | Norfolk Hunt Field Hunter Show, Medfield, MA. CONTACT: Carol Mayo, 508-6546161, jpcamayo@comcast.net, norfolkhunt.com.

22 | North Shore Horsemen’s

14 | Newport International Polo Series,

Council Pleasure Show, Chester, NH.

15 | Polo In the Country, Medfield, MA. CONTACT: Tee Chambers, 508-250-9953, tony. chambers01@gmail.com, norfolkhunt.com.

Portsmouth, RI. CONTACT: 401-846-0200, nptpolo.com

Western Events

13-14 | EPRHA Reining Thunder Futurity, Logan Township, NJ. CONTACT: eprha.com.

15 | CSA Connecticut State Championship, Enfield, CT. CONTACT: ctrenegades.com.

20-22 | Pure Country Versatility Cowboy Races and Finals, New Berlin, NY. CONTACT: 607-847-9265, purecountrycampground.com.

21 | The Friendly Horseman’s Club Gaming Show., Denver, PA. CONTACT: Alice Hummel, 717-484-2222, or Donna Fisher, 717-203-0797.

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LAST LAUGH

Stuck on Horses MY DAD AND I WERE TALKING recently about one of those emails, full of interesting and amazing photographs from all over the world, that you get every so often from your friends and family.

“It has a picture of a horse in it, that’s supposed to be the most beautiful horse in the world,” he commented.

It sounded familiar, and I asked him more about the horse. He couldn’t quite remember but did note that there was a woman holding the horse.

I looked at him in amazement. “You think I would have noticed the person in a photo of the most beautiful horse in the world?”

He gave me that politely puzzled look that regular people use frequently when talking to us stuck-on-horses folks. He really couldn’t get that even though we might be looking at the same picture, we saw two different things. He saw a woman and a horse.

I saw a horse.

And that’s the mark of being truly stuck on horses. You know what we’re like.

Stuck-on-horses folks don’t have to own horses, show horses, or even ride horses. They can be completely goony over them even if they never rode anything but the mechanical pony at the grocery store.

You might be stuck on horses if: You have been known to self-inflict whiplash trying to catch a better glimpse of horses grazing while driving down the highway at 70 MPH. You don’t give a darn about football but will sit through the Super Bowl just to see this year’s new Budweiser ad. And then you immediately go watch it again, plus all the other ones, on YouTube.

Not only that, but you then watch the whole YouTube series of the behind-the-scenes Making of The Budweiser Commercial videos.

Five times.

You read all the equine magazines you can find, even for disciplines you don’t ride, breeds you don’t own, or professions you’re not in (has 192 EQUINE

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anyone seen my Farrier’s Monthly? I could have sworn I put it with the last issue of Police Horses on Parade).

You’re never hard to buy for. Your friends and family all know they can get you any item that has anything remotely to do with a horse, goes on a horse, came off a horse, looks like a horse, or has the word “horse” in it.

Your family calls out “horses” any time they appear on the TV, and they know you’ll come running.

You can’t remember who starred in most movies, but you can identify the breeds of any horses seen in them.

You stand there mooning like a starstruck teen any time you encounter the mounted patrol.

You took the photos of your kids off your phone to make room for the horse pictures.

You just shake your head in disbelief whenever the “riding boot” look is in fashion again. People think those things look like riding boots?

Any time you see people in real riding attire, you’re immediately jealous, even if you yourself just got through riding.

You think nothing of snuffling a horse’s nostrils to say hi.

You can’t remember whether you turned the stove off this morning, but you can recall every placing on the judges’ cards from a show 10 years ago.

When you watched the movie Hidalgo, you complained that the horses in the “crowd scenes” were not in fact all Arabians. Whereas when everyone else watched Hidalgo, they just thought it was a good movie.

You mentally name the bits that are incorporated as decoration into purses, shoes, and scarves.

You still don’t realize, after all these

years, that when your regular friends ask “How’s your horse?” they are desperately praying that this time, for once, you’ll just answer, “Fine.”

And the number one way you can tell you’re stuck on horses is this: if there’s another stuck-on-horses person at any event you’re attending, the two of you will find each other, discover immediately that you’re “horse people,” and speak of nothing else while you’re together, or any time you ever see each other in the future.

By the way, I did find that picture of “the most beautiful horse in the world.” And Dad was right—there was a woman in it. But I’m afraid whoever gave it that title was mistaken, because the most beautiful horse in the world, of course, is mine.

ANGE DICKSON FINN is an award-winning freelance writer, western pleasure competitor and retired horse show mom who really does believe hers is the most beautiful horse in the world. Visit her at ridewithoutfear.com, or email her at ange@ridewithoutfear.com.

ILLUSTRATION: WILLIAM GREENLAW

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