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ABOUT THE COVER April 2015

n the front cover is the reigning SA National Three Gaited Grand Champion, UNDULATA’S MADE IN HEAVEN (Undulata’s Nutcracker x Believe In Love) and Junior Hugo.This Newline Stud owned 5 year old stallion has Three Gaited Grand Championship Titles at Philippolis, Bloemfontein and Robertson already under his belt. Imported by Ross Millin of Newline Stud he is also the only imported foal that became a National Grand Champion (all the other National Grand Champions were imported as older horses with a proven show history in the States) and at 5 years he also became the youngest stallion to win the 2014 National Grand Champion Three Gaited Title with Junior!

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We are extremely proud and fortunate to be able to own such a phenomenal stallion! We believe the best is yet to come from this combination. His first foals in training look very promising. We thank everyone who played a role in his success, especially, Joan Lurie of Willowbank, his breeder. Special thanks also to his caretaker at Tears & Roses Stables, Jackson Mapoli. At Newline Stud we believe that “horses are not only part of us, but indeed define who we are…!” Owned and Imported

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Tears & Roses Stables Dr Ross Millin Free-State Saddle Horse Union Courtney McGinnis And Her Equitation Journey in the Delovely Tradition Jacqueline Beck Riding for Ribbons of Service: Jordyn Isgrigg Deveau Zubrod Kreitzer Luck Be A Lady: The life of Tammy DeVore Deveau Zubrod Kreitzer Equitation Excellence: Maisie Benfield Deveau Zubrod Kreitzer Wingswept: No limits for Stephanie and Chris Brannan Meghan von Ballmoos Focused on Louisville Fashion Jacqueline Beck Building Bridges Meghan von Ballmoos

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Pieter Hugo Managing Director

Johan Blom Chief Executive Officer

Madge Bass USA Sales Manager

Marguerite le Roux Senior Designer

Marie Chin Advertising Executive

Meghan von Ballmoos Morgan Sub-Editor

Sheila Guay USA Sales & Marketing

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Amanda Matheis Executive Asistant

Brittany E. De Vries Sales Representative

Shannon Ella Sales Representative

Jacqueline Beck Fashion Representative

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Parys Christmas Festival 2015 Dejane Poil Bethlehem Show Lizelle Whitehead

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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

It is that time of the year again â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the South African Championship Horse Show at Bloemfontein is where this edition of International Show Horse willfirst be available. Approximately one thousand horses and exhibitors will compete for the highest honors at this prestigious event. Best of luck to all involved and also to the visiting American Judges, Jim and Fay Lowry. After a tedious winter in the USA, stateside show horse enthusiasts are universally delighted to see the bluegrass turning green again. Spring, and more importantly, horse show season has finally arrived. With one eye on new foals arriving, the 2015 show season also has kicked off and it is going to be an exciting one. Both at Bloemfontein and on the US show circuit, many new teams and fresh faces will make their debut after many months of preparation. Horse shows are a chance for breeders, trainers and exhibitors to demonstrate all of their breeding program, training and hours of hard work. It is such a pleasure for us all to watch the process once more - the crowning of champions at the South African championships and the build-up to the Worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Championship Horse Show in Louisville. How fortunate we are to be involved in such a rewarding industry. Let the excitement begin!

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Tears & Roses and Mike Arnold

Charl, J.P & Junior

TEARS & ROSES STABLES

Set against the backdrop of the beautiful Drakenstein mountains in Paarl, Western Cape, South Africa, is the farm Salomonsvlei and Tears & Roses Stables, the home of the oldest and one of the most successful Saddlebred training stables in South Africa!

t all started with Johannes Paulus Hugo, the father of JP and grandfather of Junior when, in 1949, he imported Percheron horses from Cambridge, England which were shown all over South Africa. All five of the Hugo children, Elize, Retief, Wouter, Hettie and JP were involved in in the farm’s horse business one way or the other.. Johannes later imported two Welsh Pony mares and a stallion for his youngest son J.P. as the Percheron horses were too big for him to ride. For many years Salomonsvlei continued breeding Percherons and Welsh Ponies. In 1968, J.P. decided it was time for him to ride bigger horses and he started looking at Saddlebreds. His father was initially not impressed with these high stepping horses. In Piketberg they purchased Bourbon’s Lady as a four year old and she won the three-gaited Junior Championship at Goodwood

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and Worcester. He then bought a stallion, Proud Bourbon’s Ironheart (Proud Bourbon O’ Goshen x Ironheart’s Attraction) that was used extensively in Salomonsvlei Saddle Horse Stud. About the same time he bought the mare, Beau’s Madame Spring that had been doing well in the Boland in harness and the three- gaited division. She made her first appearance at the South African Saddle Horse Championships in 1972 where she was placed well in the fine harness division that year. By this time, Johannes Hugo was hooked on Saddlebreds and he realized, In order to make a bigger impact, he had to get new genetic material to South Africa. In 1971 Johannes visited America and imported a number of horses, some with foals at foot, some back in foal, and a few young fillies. At this time the South African currency, the Rand, was very strong against the dollar, and for one South African Rand, you could get $2.70.

Junior Hugo and the legendary Braveheart Warrior at Parys Show

Vain Model (Vanity Sensation Of Crebilly x Shooting Sister)

Private Assignment (Private Contract x Fascinating Vanity)

The horses imported at this time consisted of Vain Model, who arrived with a colt by her side. Another mare, (SA) Something Special, (by Broadland’s Killarney) was also part of the consignment and a couple of months later she produced a beautiful colt, (SA) Broadland’s Killarney. Spirit of ’76 was another mare and she produced S.V. Parading Chief; Maggie’s Surprise with Baron’s Surprise (by Baron de Bastrop) on her side and again in foal to Baron de Bastrop. She later produced Salomonsvlei Great Day. Do Me Proud was a young chestnut daughter of Clear View Vanity’s Choice out of Top Beauty. Peavine’s Laureate, daughter of Indiana Peavine who was by Indiana Ace was also joined by Mounjoy’s Loving Image, by Mounjoy’s Denmark Jewel, by Ridgefield’s Denmark and out of Mountjoy’s Penny by Mountjoy’s Aristocrat.

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Mr Gringo and JP Hugo

Helen Highwater and JP

Tango’s Sunbird and JP

In October 1972 Johannes travelled to the USA for a second time and bought six horses, one stallion and five mares, that arrived by ship in the Cape Town harbor. Private Assignment, a gaited stallion by the full brother to Wing Commander, Private Contract, was Johannes’ choice to accompany the new string of mares. The mares consisted of the wellknown future South African Five-Gaited Grand Champion, Tears & Roses, (Wing’s Fleet Admiral x Freak Of Nature) re-registered from Fleet Admiral’s Romance. Another gaited prospect Raine’s April Dancer, a young steel grey mare Lucky Lucretia and a chestnut three-gaited mare, Hide-A-Way’s Gypsie Josie completed the group. These horses arrived on the ship, the SA Nederburg in Cape Town harbour, 11 January 1973.

Tango and Katharine Dine won the South African championships for mares. The first Grand Champion in performance classes was the gaited mare, Tears & Roses. Tears & Roses later became the name of the training operation and in doing so, honored her legacy.

These horses became the nucleus of the breeding operation at Salomonsvlei Stud and produced many South African Champions and SA Grand Champions over the years.

With American trainer, Mike Arnold aboard, Tears & Roses won the South African Five Gaited Grand Championship title in 1976. In 1979, JP rode her to a second South African Grand Championship title. In 2005 and 2006 it was JP’s son, Junior Hugo’s turn to win the Five-Gaited Grand Championship on the legendary, Braveheart Warrior for Juhantha Stables. In 2013 Junior won it yet again with an 18 year old gelding, Cigar, owned by Amanda Williams. In 2014 JP, as the oldest competitor in the championship, rode Wolly Rix’s stallion Mr Gringo, to a very popular Reserve Five Gaited Grand Championship title at Bloemfontein in a grueling workout. Other great gaited horses JP has shown over the years include Sparkling O’ Lee and Lady Lula. Sparkling O’ Lee won the South African Stallion Five-Gaited championship a record six times.

The first S.A. Grand Champion shown by Salomonsvlei was Vain Model who won the in hand mare model class for a record five times. Her son, SA Broadland’s Killarney, won the stallion in hand class at the South African Championships four times. Other in hand South African champions were the stallions Killarney’s Empire, Ghost Of America and War Image Boy. Stormy Fling, Miss

JP won the South African Three Gaited Grand Championship in 1986 with Helen Highwater, and again in 1992 with Tango’s Sunbird. Junior, with Red Hot Lover, owned by Michelle Benson, won in 2010 and 2012. In 2014 Junior won the walk-trot stake with the 5 year old Nutcracker son of Newline Stud, Undulata’s Made In Heaven.

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Tango’s Daylight and Junior Hugo

Dancing Nite and Junior Hugo

Cigar and Junior Hugo

Undulata’s Made In Heaven and Junior Hugo

Junior won the Fine Harness Grand Championship in 2013 and 2014 with the powerful stallion,Tango’s Daylight, owned by Koos and Martie Fourie. Junior also won the Park Grand Championship in 2014 with the stallion Dancing Nite, owned and bred by Christo Paneras. In 1977 JP won the Single Harness Grand Championship with the stallion, Cameo’s Thunderbird, owned by Alex Cameron. Tears & Roses were also successful with Pleasure Grand Champions like Millenium Man and Hanlie Greef (Three Gaited in 2013), King’s Lloyd Street and Wollie Rix (Fine Harness in 2013 & 2014) and 2014 Five Gaited Pleasure Grand Champion, Streetwise Guy and Nicolette Dunbar.

Visser, Chani du Toit, Carrie Robertson, Martie Burger, Lauren Williams, Zandri and Ingemar Snyman are but some that come to mind. Several well-known trainers started with an apprenticeship at Tears & Roses. Amongst others were Junior Mocke, AJ Bruwer, Jacques Wiggins and Neil Valentine. The current team of Tears & Roses Stables’ trainers consists of JP Hugo, Junior Hugo and Charl Oosthuizen.Together with the caretakers and the people behind the scenes they make a formidable team on the South African show circuit.

As a breeding facility, Salomonsvlei has been very successful over the years and it was no surprise, when the South African Broodmare Hall Of Fame mares were inducted, a number of them came from this breeding program. The (SA) BHF mare, Counterfeit Contessa is the result of the stallion son of Tears & Roses by Sparkling O’Lee, Stake Winner, out of (SA) BHF, Touch Of Gold. She produced, amongst others the ladies fine harness Champion, Forest Queen (by King’s Lloyd Street) JP trained Madele Eksteen and Helen Roux as a Springbok as well as Mr Gringo by Phantom Warrior. Mr Gringo’s dam equitation rider and several Protea Equitation Riders came line comes from the initially imported bloodlines, namely through the stable ranks along the years. Derik Niewoudt, Private’s Admiral Romance who is by Private Assignment x Corene van Zyl, Minette Hayes, Heinrich Theart, Jaques Tears & Roses. Several amateur champions and children’s champions were trained at Tears & Roses through the years. Some of the Grand Champion winners include Cigar, Explosive, That’s My Way, Omar Khayam, Lover’s Supreme and the 2014 Children’s Five Gaited Grand Champion, War Sport, owned and shown by Carol Badenhorst.

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America’s Gold (23 years old!) and Junika Hugo with Junior at the lead rein

Grand Champion ior, JP and Charl with the The winning team of Jun 4. 201 on erts ional Show at Rob Ribbons won at WP Reg

De Galieo and Charl Oosthuizen

Junior, Junika, Sonika and Minke Hugo Minke Hugo

Trojan Trojan’s Shogun

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SV My Virginia Sea Private Assignment IMP Tears & Roses IMP

Sparkling O’Lee SV Steak Winner SV Counterfeit Contessa (SA) BHF SV Touch of Gold (SA) BHF

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Sparkling O’Lee Maggie’s Surprise IMP

Joe Again Majestic Janine SV Great Day Do Me Proud IMP Private Contract Fascinating Vanity Wing’s Fleet Admiral Freak Of Nature Supreme O’ Lee IMP Cameo’s Rare Jewel Wing’s Fleet Admiral Freak Of Nature Supreme O’ Lee Cameo’s Rare Jewel Anacacho Empire Lady Sue McDonald

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All the horses marked in red in the pedigree (see pedigree left) of Mr Gringo are from the original group imported by Johannes Hugo to start the breeding operation at Salomonsvlei. Touch Of Gold (SA) BHF is by Sparkling O’Lee out of the imported mare, Maggie’s Surprise (Anacacho Empire x Lady Sue McDonald). One of her son’s, America’s Gold (by Ghost Of America), was the lead rein steed of Junika Hugo. America’s Gold won the South African Champion three year old five-gaited title as well as the SA Champion four year old five-gaited title. He then continued his senior show career in the 15.1 hands and under division and was crowned, for seven consecutive years, South African Champion five-gaited 15.1 hands and under. The vision and determination of Johannes Hugo to improve Saddlebreds in South Africa is still being kept alive at Tears & Roses by current owner JP and his son, Junior. Junior and Sonika’s daughters, Junika and Minke represent the fourth generation on their farm. The future of Tears & Roses Stables and the Hugo’s of Salomonsvlei looks even brighter than ever!!

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A New Era Chairman- Charlie Rossouw 083 261 7314 Vice-Chairman - Albert Hertzog 084 510 2603 Secretary and Treasurer- Linn Hertzog 084 556 0998 Equitation Chairman- Willie De Jager 082 771 1511 SANESA - Cha-Nene Vorster 082 805 0057 Event Coordination - Elizka Jordaan 082 445 4220 Recreation - Inedine Aldrich 083 284 2839 Breed Promotion - Roy Dixon 082 905 0293 E-mail- vrystaatsaalperdunie@gmail.com

Free-State Saddle Horse Union Would Like To Congratulate The Following Protea Team Members Allie Van Schalkwyk - 3 & 5 Gaited - Senior Alta Geyer - 3 & 5 Gaited - Junior Daniella Karsten - 3 Gaited - Junior Ilene Beukes - 5 Gaited - Junior Lindi Pauw - 5 Gaited - Junior

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PARYS CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL The 2014 Parys Christmas Festival exceeded all expectations with a number of firsts and not only in the winners circle! Photos by Colaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Photography By Dejane Poil

t the start, much appreciation to all our sponsor and our partners. Here we thank Five Roses, Freshpak, Impondo Holdings (PTY) Ltd, Dura HeaveyEquipmnt Sales and Nouwens Carpets for being our main partners. (please see the appreciation list of all sponsors). For a first time in South Africa and at a Saddle Horse competition - there was live streaming! Reaching over 13 International countries worldwide. Sponsors branding and advertisements were run as headers to each sponsored competition. Ant Farm did an amazing job and ensured direct feeds with no buffering and really great quality sound and visuals. The Five Roses/Freshpak International Teamasters programme was a great success with over 300 guests attending the specialist demonstrations and taste sensations! There were also great gift bags for all with tea recipes to savour and enjoy at home! Also sponsored by the Five Roses/Freshbak brands was the Christmas Craft Market. Beautiful crafts were on sale in time for those last minute gifts and stocking fillers. Over 30 hand selected crafters set up stalls over the 3 days. There were many unique visitors to the show from across South Africa. The exhibitors were so impressed by the success of the festival that many wanted to

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book stands for 2015! Thanks to Five Roses and Freshpak for the amazing support. The horse box pulling competition provided lots of fun and enthusiastic support from the audience. The fastest team to tow and back-up the horse box, load two really heavy bags and race out of the arena was Johan and DeVos Malan. This fun event is sure to be on the list next year. Dura Heavy Equipment did not just set up an amazing display at the entrance of their super huge equipment but they also made sure that Father Christmas made it into the arena in a front end loader to hand out the kiddies Christmas gifts! Huge excitement for all! Thursday night was Grooms Soccer night in the main arena sponsored by Raising the Bar. Full soccer kits were sponsored for each player. The teams were 10 a side with ten teams competing. It was speedball at its best! Overall winners were The Noble Stables Team with Harold Poil Stables Professionals in reserve. Medals were awarded for the top teams. A wonderful incentive for the caretakers of our show horses to let off steam and have some fun. We hear that teams are already planning strategies for 2015 and practising hard. Thanks to Heinrich Rix and Raising the Bar for this sponsorship.

The guests and sponsors enjoyed Totus wines in the VIP Area. Thanks to Tokkas van Heerden for this thirst quenching sponsorship! Anesta and Corne Vermaak hosted the area and made sure all the guests were welcomed, watered and fed! A great job!

Wine was supplied by Henry Marais of Cloverfield wines.

Making sure that all interests were catered for, there was a classic car show featuring an impressive sampling of classics in all shapes and sizes from across the globe for those who craved horsepower of the four wheel variety. The Mercedez classic car collectors clubs pulled out all the stops to showcase the very best! These collectors’ classic cars also brought in the riders for the Equitation Teams competing in the Presidents Team vs Old Protea riders.

OFM Radio was also on site during the show with live crossings and great entertainment for the kids with a free jumping castle. Interviews with the various partners were run over a 3 week period leading up to the show. The Special edition newspaper – The Festival Times was distributed within a wide area surrounding Parys with over 10 000 copies. Great advertising reach for our sponsors as well as attracting new visitors to the show.

The Parys Christmas Festival boasted a number of high profile media partners! Farmer’s Weekly magazines has had a relationship with the Saddle Horse industry for a number of years. This year the magazine was the sponsor of the VIP Exhibitors Party on the Friday night. This was held in the main arena. Swift work and many hands set up the festive feast table for 300 guests in under an hour. The table décor gifts were specially wrapped in true Farmer’s Weekly style magazine pages. Table cloths were the front covers of the magazine!

Vrouekeur magazine was the partner on the Five Roses and Freshpak Teamasters Programme as well as the Christmas Craft Market.

Saturday was entertainment time with a live performance in the main arena by the popular singer Willem Botha. The scene was set for a great evening with the main championship stake classes to follow fast and furiously! The horse show attracted 392 Saddle Horses and 25 Hackney Ponies. Five Roses and Freshpak made sure that all the grooms were supplied with a great golf shirt for each day of the show. The quality branded red shirts were a great hit and looked really smart in and around the main arena.

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Our esteemed judges were flown in all the way form the USA! Working on a fair for all and unpredicted rotational system, ensuring judges were fresh and alert throughout the show. The four judges calling the classes were: Gene van der Walt, Annelize van der Walt, Braam Bruwer and Sandra Currier. Two exciting new divisions for the Saddle Horse contestant were introduced: a Single Harness Pleasure Horse & Natural Mane and Tail Single Harness class were created especially for this event and Sponsored by Impondo Holdings (Pty) Ltd. Both these classes were well supported and showed that there is a definite gap in the market. Thanks to Impondo Holdings and Tokkas van Heerden for this special sponsorship and motivation. As another first â&#x20AC;&#x201C; there was a fancy dress class! And everyone was there!!! From ballerinas to cowboys, horse fashionistas and sunglasses, you name it we saw it! This had to be one of the hardest classes to judge! The prestigious Supreme Horsemanship Challenge Cup was also introduced! The skills of the equitation elite in both the 3 and 5 gaited divisions were put to the test for the honour of holding the title of Supreme amongst them all. Congratulations to the overall winner Carla Rix, trained by Harold Poil Stables, who rode off on a really cool scooter! ER24 did a great job of supplying excellent emergency services and first aid throughout the event.What a great team and really nice people! The Parys Afridome remains one of the premiere horse how facilities in South Africa. The new restaurant area ringside with the swimming pool outside was great news for all. Much appreciation to Dries Venter for making this venue available and for his continued support and loyalty to the Saddle Horse industry. See you all again at this premier show from 3 to 5 December 2015! Be sure to join in the fun and excitement. 70

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Courtney and CH Callaway’s Coraleen winninng the 2006 8 & Under Walk/Trot Worlds Grand Championship

Courtney and Amandari in 2009 Pleasure Olympics

COURTNEY MCGINNIS And Her Equitation Journey in the Delovely Tradition Courtney’s passion for equitation from a young age led her to achieve many World and National titles with her Delovely Farms family. With 2015 being her ﬁnal season as a junior exhibitor we asked her to share what she thought contributed to her success, what she took from her experiences, and what she hopes to accomplish in the near future. By Jacqueline Beck Q: You are one of few equitation riders who took their very first riding lessons at DeLovely and have continued till your last equitation season. What was it like starting out as a young rider at such an accomplished stable? A: My sister Brittany started riding at DeLovely, in 1999, when I was just two years old; so basically I was a tag along and I did not understand the meaning of competing. I thought Lucy the lunge horse was my own personal horse! Everyone at DeLovely has been like family to me for the past 16 years, as I have grown up with them. Even at six years old when I started to compete I thought of DeLovely as my family rather than a highly competitive barn. As I grew older and started to compete more seriously I realized how fortunate and privileged I was to have spent my entire riding career with such a professional and accomplished barn, that I prefer to call family.

Obviously one of my fondest memories was when I got my very first American Saddlebred, CH Callaway’s Coraleen. Cora and I spent a very special and successful walk and trot career together, including my first World Grand Championship title, which I will always treasure. Q:What drew you to equitation and saddle seat? A: Ever since I can remember I have always wanted to be just like my older sister Brittany. I watched her do patterns for many years and it just seemed natural that I would do that too. So once I started in equitation I realized I loved it too, not just because my sister did it, and it definitely brought out my competitive side.

Q:You have been successful on a variety of different horses.What did you learn or take away from each of your equitation partners? How has it helped you into the rider you are today? Q:What are some of your favorite early memories at Delovely? A: As a tiny six year old, my equitation career began with my A: My first time at DeLovely was the week before Macey Miles adorable partner CH Callaway’s Coraleen, and she took very was born, so I feel like we have grown up together. Before we good care of me. To this day Lillian still comments on how started showing we would just run and play around DeLovely everyone knew to find me in Cora’s stall whenever I would go and we enjoyed the fun activities at the shows like pumpkin missing. My take away with Cora was that I learned to trust the decorating, dog costume contests, pig toss, and many others. heart of a horse. After Brittany won the Triple Crown on Ch

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Courtney and Imagine My Surprise after their 2015 Saddle Seat Equitation Championship win at Pro-Am Horse Show

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Courtney and “Amy” in 2009

Courtney and CH-EQ Kiss of the Zodiac winning the 2014 Senior Equitation Worlds Grand Championship

Courtney and “Zodi” after winning the Saddle Seat Equitation 16 Year-Old age division in 2014

EQ Amandari, you can only imagine how excited I was to show her the following year. My take away with our beloved bay Amy Lou was how to do a really good pattern. There are not words that can adequately describe what CH EQ Kiss of the Zodiac did for me as a rider and as a person. He completely changed my life; the trust that I felt in him from the very beginning taught me the confidence that I have today, and will car-ry for the rest of my life. Zodi and I experienced a few low points in our career but when we did, Zodi taught me to overcome them and that we would come back and be stronger than ever; our high points far superseded the lows, in fact, during our 5 years together we never placed lower than fourth and were undefeated 2 years in junior equitation. Winning the Senior Equitation World Championship with Zodi has definitely been the highlight of my career which was sadly followed a month later by the extreme devastation of the loss of Zodi. But I knew I needed to go on and thankfully Lillian and Todd found me a partner to compete in the finals with named Phantom Stock, aka Batman. He truly acted as my super hero. Q:Throughout your equitation career you have accomplished a

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great deal! What do you hope to accomplish in your final year of equitation? A: They say it’s not about the destination; it’s about the journey. Obviously after 11 years of hard work and competing in equitation the Triple Crown is my goal. With that said, whatever the outcome, I wouldn’t change anything and the jour-ney is all worth it. I am really excited about the challenge ahead of me with my new partner CH EQ Imagine My Surprise, aka Leo. Q: Your new partner Imagine My Surprise aka “Leo” is also accomplished in the equitation division, but how is he different from your previous horses? A: Obviously showing a horse for five years, like I did with Zodi, gave me extreme comfort. Now, I’m starting over, out of my comfort zone, with my new partner Leo. But, that challenge is driving my competitive instincts and I’m excited to work hard and do my best. I know that this experience will help me to grow in many ways that will help me throughout my life. Q: You are also a competitive lacrosse player. Do you find that it helps with your riding or vice versa? Are there any

Courtney and “Batman” practicing at Delovely 2014

Courtney was the 2010 & 2011 Junior Equitation Worlds Grand Champion with CH-EQ Kiss of the Zodiac

Courtney and Zodi at Delovely Farms

similarities between your lacrosse competi-tions and horse show competitions? A: Obviously lacrosse and horseback riding are two very different sports.The things I love about lacrosse are that it is a team sport, the dynamics of the game, and the fast pace. I am also really thankful that it keeps me in shape for my horseback riding.The only similarities that I can see between the two are that they are both highly competitive sports. Q: What will equitation have taught you? What will you be able to take from the sport and apply to your life moving forward? A: Equitation has definitely taught me many life lessons such as dedication, de-termination, patience, perseverance, and hard work. I have learned to perform under pressure from doing patterns during equitation classes, when it is just my horse and I in the ring for all to see. Q: Speaking of moving forward, what are your plans for the next year or two? Do you have any other passions you are going to further explore? A: I currently attend The Berkshire School in Massachusetts where I am a member of the variety lacrosse team. East

coast lacrosse provides a whole new level of play for me to experience, which I am truly enjoying. I am also pursuing playing lacrosse at the collegiate level, but I know that I will always be involved with horses. I feel blessed to be able to have two exciting passions. Courtney’s final note: I consider DeLovely Farm to be family to me and I would definitely like to thank everyone who tirelessly worked to support me and my riding career in and out of the show ring. Lillian and Raymond Shively, Lesley and Todd Miles, Mark Turner, Sarah Lawson, Andrew Deminey, and Jośe will permanently have a special place in my heart as they have helped to shape me into the person that I am today. I would also like to thank my parents for always helping me follow my dreams and my brothers and sister for supporting me every step of the way. One final sincere thank you, to the entire Saddlebred community for the love and support that they showed me after my loss of Zodi, it truly made a difference to help me pick myself up and keep going, and made me realize what wonderful people I’m surrounded by in this industry!

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RIDING FOR RIBBONS OF SERVICE

JORDYN ISGRIGG

Strutter “Memphis” this month. She also showed the Raque Family’s horse, WC Highpoint Memories in juvenile country pleasure last year.

Jordyn’s mom, Nita rode a bit while growing up, and when Jordyn was just 2-years-old, Nita happened to meet Sally McConnell in town and they started talking. Sally mentioned that Nita should bring the young Jordyn to the barn to ride, and soon she was taking weekly lessons. “She’s loved the horses ever since,” said Nita. “She used to ride with people holding her on until she was old enough to keep her balance, and then she started lead line at age three, and has been showing ever since.”

“I love all my horses, but CH Olympic Charm and Highpoints Memories are my favorite Saddlebreds. I also showed Turbo Blue as a road pony for my trainer. He was a lot of fun.”

ordyn Isgrigg is the 15-year-old daughter of Dr. Nita and Gary Isgrigg, of Mt. Washington, Kentucky. She attends Christian Academy of Louisville, where she is a freshman. Jordyn has a stepsister named Ashli, along with two dogs, Boo and MaryJane, a cat, Kayla, and two miniature horses, Maggie and Quest, which she keeps at home. In addition, she also has her horses, Winnie, Olympic Charm, and her newest mount, The Blues Strutter, and her mom’s Hackney, Limited Edition.

Jordyn rides under the direction of Helen and Jimmy Robertson of Infinity Stables. She has most recently shown Ravishing Man in Pleasure Equitation, who they just recently sold, and the Hackney, Limited Edition in pleasure pony under saddle and pleasure driving. She will start showing The Blues

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In fact, Jordyn and WC Highpoint Memories top three placing in the 13-and-under Country Pleasure Division at the World Championships last year was one of Jordyn’s most memorable riding moments thus far. “I have had a lot of great experiences, but last year when I got to ride WC Highpoint Memories for his owner at Louisville, was one of the best. He was a very exciting horse to show and it was a privilege to show him.”

She usually rides around three days a week, and more in the summer. “I start by getting my horse ready, begin warmups with some walking and cantering, then we start working on lead changes and pattern work,” said Jordyn. Her biggest challenge has been learning to ride her equitation horse, “we were both being equitated at the same time,” she laughed. Like many kids her age, she would love to win at Louisville

What’s the best place you have ever travelled to? I loved when I got to travel to Peru, the people there are so nice and great to be around.They are just full of joy when you come and meet them, and they are just great people to work with and do missions for. What is one place you would love to go? I have always wanted to go to Australia because it’s so beautiful! What is your trainer’s favorite phrase or words of advice? Jimmy’s favorite phrase that he says is “Sport on down through there!” It always makes me laugh! What are your hobbies? I love to spend time with friends and play with my pets. What do you do in your free time for fun? I love to do missions with my church, ride of course, and spend time with friends and family. Do you have any nicknames? Yes, my mom calls me Fred. What is your favorite food? I love chocolate! Favorite music, singer or band? I really enjoy Pentatonix, they are an a Capella group. Favorite movie? Divergent. What’s one thing you couldn’t live without? I could not live without my mom. What’s one thing you wish you didn’t exist (or something you could live without)? I wish childhood cancers did not exist because it really saddens me what all of the children at St. Jude have to go through. What’s something no one knows about you? People would be surprised by how much I eat all the time.

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Jordyn and her new horse, The Blues Strutter, will debut this month.

Jordyn and Turbo Blue

one day, and she has a goal of being on the World Cup Team. Riding has taught Jordyn great values, not only on the horse, but off as well. “I have become a lot more confident,” said Jordyn. “By participating in Ribbons of Service through riding, I have learned that there is much more to riding than just winning. Even though you can’t always win, I’ve learned to have fun no matter what the ribbon says. It’s such a blessing to be able to participate in this sport,” she added. The young lady already has firm ideas on her future as well. After Jordyn is done as a junior exhibitor, she wants to continue riding. She plans to attend either Georgetown or Transylvania College so she can stay close to Simpsonville, and after her undergrad, she wants to attend vet school to be a large animal vet. Jordyn has long been involved in the Ribbons of Service program, the brainchild of her instructor, Helen Robertson.

“Getting to know the kids of St. Jude have been an amazing experience. They are fighting for their lives, and for me to be able to help them out just a little and do something that I love, is truly great,” said Jordyn. “I have met some survivors and patients and each one has an incredible story. Their drive and happiness, even in their darkest hours, puts all my down days into perspective. The hospital has done so much to research and treat children.” Last year, Jordyn was the overall runner-up of the program with most money raised and service hours performed. Not only is Jordyn active in the Ribbons of Service program, but she also participates in mission trips as well. “I have traveled to Brazil, Peru, and Eastern Kentucky, and this year I am traveling to New York City and possibly Guatemala for a mission trip. I enjoy going because I love helping people and doing anything I can to possibly make their day a bit better.”

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LUCK BE A LADY: THE LIFE OF TAMMY DEVORE

By Deveau Zubrod Kreitzer

Lucky. That’s one word that Tammy DeVore uses to describe her life. But anyone that has ever been around her knows that luck has nothing to do with where she is now. She has battled back from countless obstacles, and with hard work and dedication, climbed her way to the top in a business still often reserved for men, all while maintaining a positive attitude.

ammy’s life has always been an open book, never afraid of hiding any of her personal struggles, her health was no different. Just recently, in early February of 2015, Tammy had a cancerous polyp removed from her colon, a surgery that removed over 15 inches of colon and 18 lymph nodes. While many would waller in self-pity, and wonder why they had to go through something so terrible,Tammy on the other hand felt lucky that it was caught and diagnosed early. Her uncle had been diagnosed with Stage 4 colon cancer, and another with rectal cancer, so the doctor said that everyone in the family needed to get tested and have a colonoscopy. Certainly not something that was at the top of the to-do list for an impeccably healthy and busy woman in her early 40’s.When the appointment was made, and she went in, the news came back that one of the polyps was cancerous, and the cancer was in the outside edges of the polyp. The surgery was scheduled immediately for that Thursday, and three days later, the doctor came into the hospital room to tell her that every bit of colon and every single lymph node was clear. That meant no chemo, and a full recovery from the painful surgery that left 32 staples in her stomach, and will serve as a constant reminder of her second battle with cancer. One would think this was more than anyone deserved. But this was the second time that the word cancer had been spoken and then silenced in the DeVore household. The first time was 10 138 THE INTERNATIONAL SHOW HORSE Championships Edition

years earlier, when Tammy stumbled across a little swollen bump on her neck. After a trip to the doctor, and a round of antibiotics, the bump was still there. “I couldn’t tell you why I even went to the doctor,” said Tammy, the bump seeming insignificant. It wasn’t painful or uncomfortable, just there. When it still wouldn’t go away, she got a needle biopsy. It came back clean. Two years went by, and she still felt like something was wrong. One morning, after waking up from an alarming dream regarding her health, she decided to get the cleft cyst taken out.Three days later, a call from the doctor said they had made a mistake. It was thyroid cancer. They took out her thyroid gland, along with 14 lymph nodes, all of which were clean except one.They followed up with radioactive iodine treatment. “It was a slow-growing cancer, thank God,” said Tammy.“It spreads to your bones, lung and brain, I was lucky that I went back when I did.”There it is; that lucky word again. Tammy [Westbrook] DeVore was destined to be a horse trainer, but never could have imagined that she would have fallen into Saddlebreds. She was born in Sonora, Kentucky, to her mother, Wanda and father, Johnny. While her dad was a long-haul truck driver, her mother worked two jobs to make ends meet, and Tammy spent a lot of time on her grandparent’s dairy farm while her parents were away. Her mother, Wanda was the oldest of six children, and the only girl in a family of boys, so life on the farm was busy. Having a full house was commonplace in her life growing up, as her grandparents often took in kids from the area that needed a

Thunderstorm Warning and Tammy in 2008

place to stay. “I came from a family that was in the habit of taking care of people emotionally…they took in kids that didn’t have anybody, mostly boys,” said Tammy. “The boys helped on the farm, and would stay as long as they needed to.” Her five uncles were all still living at home at the time, in their small, five room house that didn’t even have an indoor bathroom.They didn’t have much, but they provided for their family, and cared for those that weren’t even their own. Her first brush with equines was a Shetland pony her uncle Eddie bought her when she was only two-years-old. Tammy lived on that little pony, spending her entire day exploring the 200-acre farm. “I’d tie that horse up to my swing set for lunch, and then head right back out until dark.” When Tammy was about 8-years-old, her grandfather bought her a racking horse from a guy down the road. “We couldn’t even haul him home,” recalled Tammy laughing. “I rode him five miles from the farm we bought him from, to my grandparents, while they followed behind me in the truck.” A little girl lived across the road from her grandparents, and she and Tammy began to go trail riding together. When the friend started taking riding lessons with Lori Johnson [Floyd], Tammy begged her mom for lessons as well. “I wanted it terribly bad, I didn’t even know what kind of lessons they were, but they were professional riding lessons, and I wanted them.”

Wanda took her daughter to Lori’s, who agreed to give Tammy riding lessons. When Tammy was around 10, they bought their first Saddlebred, a 17-hand, two-year-old, appropriately named Bozo. They couldn’t afford to keep the horse at Lori’s, so they brought him back to the farm, where Tammy saddled him right up to go for a ride. Bozo took off down a hill, where he was finally caught by Tammy’s uncle Larry,Tammy flying over his head. Convinced that Tammy needed a secure place to ride, her uncles built her an outdoor riding arena on the farm. Needless to say, 10-year-old trainer,Tammy, was still having difficulty with 2-year-old, Bozo, and they ended up trading him in for a more proven horse named, Mr. Showtime.“Rooster” was Tammy’s best friend; she had him for 6 years until she had to sell him to buy another horse at 16. But, when she turned 18, she found Rooster and bought him back. He in fact, stayed with Tammy until he died at 35, and he was even her first school horse. Around the time that Rooster came into her life,Tammy’s parents had bought a small 5-acre farm in Sonora, and built an arena with a 3-stall barn where she would keep the horse over the fall and winter. In the summer months, she would keep him at Lori’s, working at her barn to help pay for the board. While working for Lori, Tammy had the opportunity to show and catch-ride a few horses at local shows. While showing, she caught the eye of another of Lori’s customers, Jerry Crick, whose daughter happened to be in the same class.The Crick’s were big into the Saddlebreds, and after seeing Tammy’s hard work and THE INTERNATIONAL SHOW HORSE Championships Edition

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skilled riding at Lori’s, he proclaimed that he was giving her a horse. The horse was 4-year-old Spencer’s Mountain, a full brother to the 5-time World Champion, CH Spencer County. Not only did he give Tammy the horse, but also the tail set, the bridle and even a saddle.This was the first horse Tammy worked on her own, and was the catalyst for her career, at just 15-years-old. She sold the horse about a year later, and with the money bought another project. By the time she was 18 she had bought and sold a few nice horses, including a gaited pony, she sold to Mike Felty that went on to be top three at Louisville, and the renowned Bazooka Joe, who she bought as a 3-year-old from the Tabor’s 3T Farm.

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Tammy and her ﬁrst racking horse in 1979, with one of the boys that her grandparents had taken in Tammy and her mother, Wanda

“Once I started, I wanted to be the best,” said Tammy. “Lori’s husband, Rex, would take us to some of the bigger shows and I would beg them to stay after the show so we could watch everyone work horses.” “Rex told Lori, after watching me watch horses work at Rock Creek, ‘one of these days we are going to know who she is.’ I was completely eaten up with it.” Tammy’s mom, Wanda had been working at the barn too, and she realized she needed to know more in order to be able to help Tammy, so she started taking lessons at Jo Cornell’s. When Tammy graduated from high school, she went to Jo’s to work. She knew she wanted to learn how to teach, in hopes that she could start her own lesson program back home. For three years she would make the daily drive to Crestwood from Sonora, an hour and a half each way.“I got to work a lot of nice horses while I was there, including Dawn Juan, and Jo taught me how to teach. In the afternoons I would watch Jo’s dad work horses, or go watch Jim B [Robertson], and learn from watching them.”

World Champion, Jewels’ Teton as a 3-year-old with Tammy in 2001

own, moving to Dr. Bing Crosby’s place. She picked up many new While working at Jo’s, she also opened her own little barn back clients while she was there. Linda Allen came into the barn one home, where her mom would work in the mornings, and Tammy day and told Tammy she was going to build her a barn. Tammy would in the afternoons. Her riding program started to grow, and didn’t know Linda at the time, so she was obviously caught offone of those first few customers was the Hartley family, and their guard by this woman’s statement. Clearview Stables was built daughter Lucinda.“I was lucky that they came along. I couldn’t have soon after in Shepherdsville, Kentucky. At Clearview, Tammy made it without them,” said Tammy. It was around this time, that bought a 3-year-old, Jewels’Teton for the Hartley family, and their she reconnected with Mitchell DeVore as well.They had gone to daughter Lucinda to eventually show.Tammy showed the gelding Kindergarten together and known each other their whole life, as to the blue at Lexington Junior League in the Junior 5-Gaited he lived just down the road. While Mitchell trail rode a bit as a Stallion and Gelding Stake and then the Championship in 2002. kid, he didn’t know much about horses. Instead he was a farmer, At Louisville that year, she won the 5-Gaited Junior Stallion and Gelding Stake and was Reserve World Champion of Champions. working with the hay and tobacco.They were married at 22. People were now taking notice of Tammy as not only a trainer Tammy quickly outgrew her little red barn, and contacted Steve of amateur horses, and young equitation riders, but now young Crabtree to see if he would go into partnership with her. When horses as well. Tammy recalled hearing a noted trainer over the she moved to his barn in Elizabethtown, she took her lesson rail question what she was doing with a nice colt like that. Rather customers and clients with her. While at Steve’s, Lucinda Hartley than let it get to her, those words pushed her even harder to had great success and Steve’s daughter, Katelan won the Walk and succeed and work hard. Trot World Championship under Tammy’s tutelage. It’s also where From Clearview, Tammy went to her Uncle Eddie’s place, where Tammy and Mitch’s first son,Tyler was born. she was for five years. “The farm that I’m on right now is where “I can remember Sarah Byers coming up to me at Louisville, and my grandmother grew up.They never owned the farm, she grew saying, I had really done an unbelievable job that year. I have a lot up in the tenant house and her family worked the farm. She would of respect for her and Rob, and for her to say that to me really always say it was the prettiest place in Sonora. When it came up meant a lot. I realized that people were starting to notice what I for sale, I bought it. I always thought it would be a beautiful horse farm.” Tammy stayed at Eddie’s until she could save up enough was doing. It was something I’ll never forget,” said Tammy. money to build the barn, and Tammy and her family moved to After her stint with Crabtree,Tammy went back to being on her the farm in 2005. 140 THE INTERNATIONAL SHOW HORSE Championships Edition

There’s Something About Mary and Tammy winning the 3-year-old 5-Gaited Mare Class 2014

2014 Kentucky County Fair World Grand Champion, Soquili’s Manolito with Derrick Westbrook

Tammy and New York Showtime

The success of DeVore Stables has continued to grow since having a place that is truly her own. In the past, a lot of the horses that she would train that could have been very successful at Louisville, were sold before the show. It’s what had to be done – both for the benefit of the customers, and so Tammy could make a living for her family. But as her success has grown, she’s tried to hang onto the nice horses as long as she can. “I refused to sell There’s Something about Mary before Louisville,” she said of last year’s 3-year-old Five Gaited Mare World Champion. “And the hardest decision I ever made was selling Here Comes The Boom. He was the best horse I ever laid my hands on. But we had to.” DeVore Stables is now truly a family affair, with the entire family contributing to the day-to-day workings of their massive operation. “Mitch provided for us when I was trying to make it in the horse business, now he works on the farm with me. It may not be the life that he thought he would have, but we can be together every day. I know how short life can be, and us being together is important,” she said. “Mitch is laid-back, and sweet and very easy to be around. Everyone likes him.” Mitch takes care of all of the equipment on the farm, and the endless task of keeping up with the maintenance of a horse farm.

up loving riding, was very competitive, but is laid-back like his dad.” It wasn’t until his last couple years as a junior exhibitor that he started to express interest in training.” Tyler has quickly proven himself with the youngsters, winning his first World Championship as a professional in just his first year out, when one of his horses won the 13-and-under Pleasure class, and was the Reserve Open Park World Champion. This year, Tyler was reserve in the 3-year-old stallion and gelding 5-gaited World Championship on American Hustle. “I didn’t start by just giving him the best horses. He made something out of each and every one of them. He doesn’t get to work the cream of the crop, and I’m really proud of him for that. There is no doubt in my mind that he will be successful.” He’s currently working an exciting 5-year-old Joe Fabulous horse that was started late, but has endless potential, and several other exciting young prospects. His success is already evident, as several noted trainers have asked if he would like to come work for them, but true to his family values, he’s dedicate to staying at DeVore Stables.

Tammy’s younger brother, Derrick is also back at DeVore Stables, as the assistant trainer. Growing up 10 years younger than Tammy, Tyler, now 21, is an important part of the family business as well. his focus growing up was more on school sports like football He didn’t always have plans to enter the family business however. and baseball, than riding horses. He decided about 15 years ago “When he was young, I kind of made him ride,” said Tammy. “He that he wanted to work with the Saddlebreds too, and started was a little scared in the beginning and I wanted him to get over working with Tammy when she was at their Uncle Eddie’s barn. that fear so he could make his own decision about it. He ended He then went on to work with both Neil Visser and Kristen THE INTERNATIONAL SHOW HORSE Championships Edition

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Ethan has much success with his road pony, Duck Dynasty under the direction of Majestic Oaks Hackney Farm

American Hustle, trained by Tyler DeVore, 2014’s Reserve World Champion for 3-year-old 5-Gaited Stallion and Geldings

Bagdasarian before coming back to Tammy’s three years ago. “I couldn’t do it without him or Tyler, and while I’ve been sick you would have never know I’ve been gone.We are all three different and work different types of horses. I’m really lucky to have these guys,” said Tammy.

Tyler Devore winning the 5-Gaited Pony World Champion of Champions with The Champagne Lady

“We each have our thing that we need to stay focused on, and we have it down to a science now. It gives everyone, not just me, the time to be human and be family. My mom will come over and cook dinner once or twice a week,” said Tammy.

They also try to make it not about horses all the time. Ethan is 10 years younger than Tyler, so when they go to horse shows, Tammy’s dad, Jonny, will stay at home with Ethan so he doesn’t miss school, and then bring him to the shows on the weekends. Ethan also made the All-Star basketball team, and her dad will stay home with him on the weekends he plays. “I try to make my show schedule so we are only out of town once a month. Tammy’s mother,Wanda, has been involved since those early days, We try to spend a little time at our lake house (on Nolin Lake), and she just recently stopped taking care of the horses. “I had and we love going to the UofL basketball games. My family has to make her stop last year,” laughed Tammy. She still is involved given up a lot, and they have other things they want to do, so daily with making sure everything is running smoothly, and done now that we are able to, we try to do that as much as possible,” right. She keeps the medicine and laundry organized, as well as added Tammy. the show tack, and keeps all the help organized and on-task. In addition, Wanda keeps a chart of afternoon chores and makes “I do think you have to be a strong woman to do this by yourself. sure all of the vet appointments are scheduled. The hard part for me was breaking into the young horses; they are what I really always wanted to do. I love teaching, Rachel Kelley is another important piece of DeVore Stables – and equitation, but my real passion was always to work young as she has more recently assisted Tammy in both personal and horses and put top amateur teams together. I just couldn’t start business bookwork. “She makes sure I am able to focus on the out that way. I had to have the horses and riders behind me to clients and the horses. I felt like what got me here was beating the do it. I felt like I could get my foot in the door by starting out bushes and finding the nice, young colts. She makes it possible for teaching lessons.” Tammy certainly has the horses behind her me to stay on the road in the winter and find what we need, and now, DeVore Stables has brought home over 50 World and be available to the clients. I had gotten so busy that I wasn’t able to Reserve World Championships over the years, and they are do that.” She also makes it so Tammy is able to spend more time looking forward to the successes of the 2015 show season, with with Ethan and the rest of her family. a little bit of luck along the way. In addition to Derrick and Tyler, Tammy also has the help of two young men that grew up riding for her as junior exhibitors. Dylan Hines is living there and working at the barn, as well as Tanner Parham. It truly takes a village, as they have a full barn with 61 horses in training.

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By Deveau Zubrod Kreitzer

MAISIE BENFIELD

aisie Benfield is no stranger to the winner’s circle. The 15-year-old daughter of Mike Benfield and Andie Benfield lives in Louisville, Kentucky and is in ninth grade at Kentucky Country Day School.

Maisie and Scooby moved up to cantering in 2011 and at just 10-years-old, she was the Kentucky Riders 17-and-under Equitation Champion at the World Championships, as well as the 10-and-under Equitation Reserve World Champion.

She’s been riding since she could ask for lessons when she was just 3-years-old, and by the time she was seven, she was showing. After a brief stint in academy, with her first horse, Plumyumi, who the Benfield’s still own, Maisie moved up to full suit equitation, and equitation has been her passion ever since.

In 2012, Maisie began showing the well-known mare, Highpoint’s Syncopated Rhythm in the 13-and-under Equitation division. With wins at all the major shows across the country, Maisie was the 11-and-under Equitation World Champion with “Nikki” and was once again crowned the 17-and-under Kentucky Riders Equitation Champion a title she would continue to hold for the next two years as well.

In 2009, Maisie’s family leased the tried and true, CH-EQ Pinstripe Dancer for her to compete in the 8-and-under walk and trot equitation division. Together, Maisie and “Pinstripe” were the 8-and-under Equitation World Champions and World Champion of Champions. And Maisie has won at Louisville every single year since. During the World Championships that August, Maisie tried out The Mystery Machine and her family bought the charismatic gelding for Maisie to finish out her walk and trot career. In 2010, they took the division by storm, winning the 9-year-old Walk and Trot Equitation World Championship, as well as the World Champion of Champions again.Taking blues at every show along the way, they finished out the year at the National Championships in Kansas City. Maisie and “Scooby” bested a field of 21 to win the UPHA Challenge Cup 10-and-under Walk and Trot National Championship.

Maisie and Nikki finished out 2012 as the Junior UPHA Equitation Reserve National Champions and in 2013 they received high honors at all the major shows once again, including, a World Championship, and another Reserve National Championship. “Nikki was my alltime favorite horse,” said Maisie. “She taught me more than any other horse I have ever had the opportunity to show.” Maisie has been partnered with her most recent mount, the World Champion mare, Size Me Up, for three years. In 2013, their first year together, they competed in the Junior Exhibitor 3-Gaited division while Maisie continued to show Nikki in equitation. Last year, in 2014 Maisie was once again the Junior UPHA Reserve National Champion with Rosie. This year Maisie will move up to the Senior Age division and will compete in the 14-year-old equitation division with Rosie.

Maisie in 2010, winning the 9 & 10-year-old Walk and Trot World Champion of Champions, aboard The Mystery Machine.

Maisie winning the Kentucky Riders Equitation class at the World Championships in 2014 for the 4th year in a row. This time, aboard WC Size Me Up.

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QUICK FACTS WITH MAISIE:

What’s the best place you have ever travelled to? Hawaii What is one place you would love to go? Italy What is your trainer’s favorite phrase or words of advice? “You really can’t get your toes up any higher than that?” What are your hobbies? I honestly don’t do anything other than ride horses... What do you do in your free time for fun? I really like watching movies and spend time with my friends Do you have any nicknames? None that aren’t embarrassing… What is your favorite food? Sushi Favorite music, singer or band? Taylor Swift Favorite movie? Silver Linings Playbook What’s one thing you couldn’t live without? My phone What’s one thing you wish you didn’t exist (or something you could live without)? Homework What’s something no one knows about you? I am ¼ Japanese

Maisie with her two favorite mares, Highpoint’s Syncopated Rhythm and WC Size Me Up.

Maisie puts in hours on the horse each and every week; she takes four lessons a week at Zubrod Stables, and also often practices at Peter Palmer’s, or other barns where she may be catch-riding a horse as well. “If it is a lesson after a show, I will normally work on things that my trainer or I feel needs improvement. Otherwise we focus a lot on pattern work and my form,” said Maisie.“The most difficult challenge in my riding has been trying to make my patterns as close to perfect as I can.” Maisie hopes to continue showing in equitation for the rest of her junior exhibitor career. “Like any equitation rider, I would love to win the Triple Crown.That has been a dream of mine ever since I started showing in equitation.” Another dream of hers was competing on the World Cup Team, one that she fulfilled last year. “I was a member of the 2014 Five Gaited World Cup Team. This experience was something that I will never forget,” said Maisie. When you are showing throughout the season it is very much an individual sport, being a part of a team brought a new feeling to showing. It was such an honor to be a part of this team especially since I was the youngest on the team. I loved being able to represent the USA doing something I love to do. My favorite part of the competition was getting to know not only my teammates but also people from all around the world. I have made friends for life and met people I would not

have gotten the chance to meet if it weren’t for this experience.” Maisie has made quite a name for herself in the performance division, because of her opportunity to catch-ride several fantastic show horses for many different trainers. The chance to ride so many different horses has made her a well-rounded rider, who can quickly figure out a new horse, key to the nature of the World Cup competition. “The opportunity to catch-ride came up about four years ago when Peter Palmer called my instructor Cindy and asked if she had anyone at her barn that could show a couple of horses for him. I am lucky enough to say that I still catch ride for him, and have also been able to show for other barns and trainers,” said Maisie. “A very memorable horse that I showed for Peter was Turquoise, not only was she the first five-gaited horse I ever showed, but also the first horse I catch rode. Another memorable catch ride for me was on Rapa Nui, a ride that I will never forget is when we were Reserve World Champions. She was a blast to ride.” Even though Maisie doesn’t know what she would like to do when she grows up, she does know that she hopes to continue showing as an amateur. “Riding American Saddlebreds has had a huge influence on my life. I have gained so much confidence through showing as well as discipline. I am so thankful to be a part of such an exciting and different sport. I learn something new every day from it.” THE INTERNATIONAL SHOW HORSE Championships Edition

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By Meghan von Ballmoos

WINGSWEPT:

NO LIMITS FOR STEPHANIE AND CHRIS BRANNAN Stephanie Brannan (née Sedlacko) and Chris Brannan of Wingswept Farm in Nicholasville, Kentucky are no strangers to the winner’s circle. They have garnered some of the highest honors in the Saddlebred industry and likewise, the respect of their peers. Yet, they are just at the relative onset of their careers. The International Show Horse Magazine recently caught up with them to learn what makes them tick and got a glimpse of real dedication and drive.

tephanie and Chris clearly love what they do. Their mission statement is pretty straightforward, illustrating their focused approach to success. They are dedicated to excellence in training, breeding, and showing American Saddlebred Horses. They set no limits on their days in the barn. In fact, it’s probably fair to say that they’re the quintessential workaholics. Up well before the crack of dawn each morning, this dynamic team compliments each other in a way only a married couple can and balances work challenges according to their specific strengths.

on the horizon, so she began working with iconic Morgan breeder and horseman, Fred Herrick. The family sought out the expertise of Sally Lindabury of Reindance Stables upon realizing that Saddlebreds were most likely to help her be highly competitive in equitation. She moved on to ride and work for Jan Lukens, whom Steph credits with teaching her “hard work and a perfectionist’s care for detail.” Jan helped her to realize her lifelong dream of competing at Madison Square Garden.

She later spent some time in Florida working for Mimi McCumer, where she learned about teaching and, importantly, bookkeeping. While the pair grew up doing different things in different places, She also went on to breeze horses for Mrs. Dupont during they were both closely tied to the horse industry from the college as well as simultaneously riding with Nealia McCracken. beginning. Stephanie’s family owned and bred Standardbreds Nealia taught her many things, but specifically how to train a in New Jersey and, later, in New York, where she honed her horse for equitation and the methods for preparing a western skills riding all sorts of horses with the help of her mother. She saddlebred. When it was time for a full-time training job, rode any discipline including hunter/ jumpers and eventing. Stephanie ended up working for Bill and Nancy Becker, who let The saddleseat passion started with Morgans when she was Stephanie work and show “several nice horses,” truly giving her just a kid; she trained eleven horses on her own! Because of the start she needed in the Kentucky sphere. A credit to her the family business, she was also privy to the ins-and-outs of own abilities and their benevolence, Bill and Nancy helped her horse breeding that would prove valuable experience for her establish her own business when they retired, passing on several later career. She knew early on that a career in saddleseat was of their clients as well. 160 THE INTERNATIONAL SHOW HORSE Championships Edition

Chris and One Class Act winning the 2011 UPHA Five-Gaited Classic at Lexington

Meanwhile, Chris Brannan wasted no time building a name for himself from an early age. Born into the Saddlebred world, he originally worked for his grandfather, David “Buddy” Waller, then his cousin Bill Waller for a number of years. Chris’ good friend, Todd Graham, also taught him plenty in a short time about training young horses. Chris moved on to work with Nelson Green briefly as well.

that mare! I hadn’t even gotten my face washed yet!’…Their honesty, dedication and attention to detail about every little thing [sets them apart]. The famous UCLA basketball coach, John Wooden, coined a phrase ‘Failure to prepare is preparing to fail.’ I guarantee you, those two are Prepared!!

Looking back, the fateful meeting of the recently married couple occurred at none other than the Kentucky State Fair in 2004. For nearly a decade, while Chris and Stephanie were dating, Their compatibility was mutually obvious and the pair has been Chris worked for the venerable horseman, Merrill Murray together since, although they pursued their careers separately building critical experience and a solid reputation for his craft until the timing was right to merge. including his solid work ethic. Merrill thinks highly of both his former assistant and longtime partner: Together at Wingswept, Chris and Stephanie’s key values are honesty and integrity. “We want all of our customers to feel Chris worked for me for about 8 years and we started work equally important and excited about where they are going in every day at 6AM. I have always thought the world of him as a the horse industry. We are a family here so we want everyone horseman and as a friend. There may have been two mornings to want to be here!” said Stephanie. They both have a passion in all those years when he wasn’t here at 5:30 and those would for their careers, which consistently manifests itself into career have been because of snow or something. One morning he success. Although they can boast many accolades, their most came in and said, ‘Merrill you aren’t going to believe this but, exciting moment thus far was watching their longtime pupil Alex you know we get up at 4 am, and before we even got down Rudder ride “The Proof is in the Heir” to the Three-Gaited 13 the stairs, Stephanie was asking me what snaffle bit to put on and Under World’s Championship wins in both the qualifier THE INTERNATIONAL SHOW HORSE Championships Edition

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Alex Rudder and Stephanie are a happy team as they exit Freedom Hall.

Stephanie and Nut Lookin’ 2014 UPHA Classic Three Gaited Champions at Lexington-Owned by Maple Lane Farm

Haily Miller and Miner’s Blessing made their 2013 victory pass at Rock Creek.

and championship at The Kentucky State Fair. Stephanie and Chris were both immensely proud of this hard working young horsewoman. The Rudder family is equally enthusiastic about their involvement with the duo. David explained why their family’s relationship with Chris and Stephanie is so successful:

teams for the upcoming show season as well as a number of promising young horses. A full complement of amateurs and junior exhibitors keep them on their toes and both are quite appreciative of the support they receive from their clients and students. Alex Rudder will debut on Soquili’s Curious George following the retirement of “Hercules.” Haily Miller will continue with Miner’s Blessing in 13 and Under Show Pleasure. Sommer Justice and G.V. Silver Oaks will take charge in Junior Exhibitor Country Pleasure alongside the newest acquisition of Pam and Cam Justice, Push My Buttons, a four year old walk trot mare.

The atmosphere of their barn and operation is a benefit because it helps teach the kids about the work and the effort that is required to train and maintain the horses. Chris and Stephanie have always provided an opportunity to Alex to not just learn how to ride and compete in the show ring, but also the responsibilities of taking care of the horses and a stable as well. They are both excellent role models for the kids because Natalie Sams is looking forward to the debut of her new Junior of their strong work ethics and their dedication to their work. Park horse, Writer’s Block and Susan Orton will take the reins on her new Five-Gaited Amateur mount, Finest Hour Spent. Luckily, training horses is a pretty rewarding profession on its The newest face for the Amateur Three-Gaited division is Jan own, because training 34 horses and teaching countless lessons Small-Beth and I’m Still Dreamin’. Watch for many more new a week doesn’t leave the couple much time for repose. They and familiar faces competing under the Wingswept banner this just went on their St. Thomas honeymoon in January, where season! the pair enjoyed jet-skiing, zip lining (Chris’ first time), and snorkeling. Chris is an avid fan of UK Basketball. Stephanie’s And from where did the idyllic name Wingswept emerge? As middle school basketball experience, as a threepoint-shooting a nostalgic nod to her roots, Stephanie named their farm after point guard, didn’t leave her with a strong appetite for the family business that historically used the name. Conjuring spectating, so instead she trail rides her pony in her free time. visions of a transcendent pegasus and inspiring big dreams, the appellation Wingswept seems apropos for a farm where even The couple is currently preparing many new and exciting the sky might not be the limit! 162 THE INTERNATIONAL SHOW HORSE Championships Edition

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By Jacqueline Beck

FOCUSED ON LOUISVILLE FASHION

how season has begun and the highly anticipated World Championship Horse Show is around the corner. Countless hours are spent on the care and training of each horse to get them ready to hit the green shavings. However, the horses are not the only ones being prepped for the big event. Many of “Louisville’s” participants prepare weeks an advance to look and feel their best. Fashion

has become one of the many traditions at Freedom Hall, so Show Horse Magazine looks to the experts to learn how to properly prepare for the green shavings. RISD fashion design student, World and National Champion Brittany McGinnis; Style icon, World and National Champion Elisabeth Goth; Melissa Moore, accomplished trainer, model, and noted for her impeccable judging style; and Todd Calvert, fashion and style expert as well as head of marketing and merchandising at Glasscock Inc.

Brittany McGinnis

Melissa Moore

Q: When packing for the World Championships what do you find that you pack most of? What is easy to wear at the WCHS? A: I find myself packing mostly casual yet “nice” outfits for the day including shorts (due to the hot weather outside) or jeans (for watching the show in the cool arena) and some dresses with flats, and then at night time I always get dressier as the week goes on but love to bring out the heels because they are easy to wear at this show!

Q:You are known for your stunning style particularly when judging.What’s your secret to picking out what to wear when on the job? A: First of all, thank you for the nice compliment. My basic attire for horse shows while working, as a trainer is a nice, well fitting riding jod.There are so many great jod companies out there. Because of my height I really like American Jods, Rider Up Jods and Eq Wear Jods. I am always in Jods all year round so they have to look good and be comfortable. From that starting point, it really comes down to some awesome tops or blouses. A jod can be made formal with a formal blouse to head a horse or just look nice while working. The rare occasion I am not working I love to dress up. It is fun to step out of horse trainer clothes and put on a nice dress. I think that is one reason I like to look stylish while judging.

Q:What goes into deciding your Saturday night outfit? A: Deciding my Saturday outfit is always a fun process because I try to wear something that really stands out and is the dressiest of the week. If I chose a more simple dress I like to pick more fun and statement accessories to go with it but if I pick a more standout dress then I like to pair it with more simple accessories. I also try to wear more comfortable heels this night because it is fun to watch the show standing by the rail and also for dancing at the after party! Q:What are your recommended horse show fashion essentials? A: Flats to wear around the barn areas, a sweater to throw on because the show ring can get pretty chilly, a small purse (with enough room for peppermints to give the horses of course) Brittany’s Favorite Brands: Parker (always have great sparkly cocktail dresses), Clover Canyon (fun prints), Equipment (silk tops great for day or night), Rag and Bone (for everyday classic looks), Stuart Weitzman shoes, BCBG (great evening dresses and day looks) Stores: Intermix, Saks, Bloomingdales, Online: Shopbop, Revolve Clothing

Q:What determines if an outfit is a judging outfit? Are there certain things you look for? Or things to steer clear from? A: I think it is very important to look stylish while judging.There are so many different shows with different settings, weather and ring styles that I think about those things first when packing or shopping. Judging Louisville is fun to pack for since every night is formal as is Morgan Grand National. When looking for a formal gown it is most important that it is comfortable to move in.There is a lot of walking while judging and you must be able to move. No tight skirts or high slits. Again, it is important that you can move easily without worry of a wardrobe malfunction. Style really just depends on the person’s own taste. But keep it classy. As for footwear, I can wear a low heel and walk fine. NO spiked heels, as they are impossible to walk in sinking into the footing. Flats are great as well. For daytime wear or for less formal shows, I look for

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elegant suits, whether they are pants or skirts. Skirts should not be too short however. Q:What are your recommended horse show fashion essentials? A: Fashion essentials, depends on if I am training or judging. But I can’t live without Burt’s Bees chapstick. A great pair of sunglasses and a purse I can fit everything in. Also, a great sweater that can be thrown on over anything. The biggest essential is a happy healthy attitude and being positive about which you are. Melissa’s Favorite Brands: Halston, Armani, Carmen Marc Volvo, St. John

Elisabeth Goth Q: How far ahead do you start planning your Louisville wardrobe? A: I start looking at the schedule as soon as it is mailed out- I make copies, and write IN PENCIL what I think I may be showing in. I’ve learned that to truly enjoy Louisville, one must be flexible and to avoid disappointment I must not set my heart one ride or another! Q:What goes into deciding what to wear throughout the week? What is the best way to organize it all? A:The riding and driving comes first, so I make notes about what I think may be showing in. As it gets closer to the show, I am able to really refine where my realities may be in terms of classes.Then I further break it down into days and nights, and look at where in the schedule I’m potentially showing. I used to have more energy, but now that I must conserve all that I can, I usually wear my suit pants and shirt, etc. to the show. If I show early I will often change into something, and if I show late, well that’s it! This is when and how I get my rough count of outfits needed for each category.

Brittany McGinnis I start pulling potential evening and day outfits about 2-3 weeks ahead of the show, particularly if I have never worn something before. I choose the article of clothing first, then do shoes, bag, jewelry, wrap, gift bag for shoe change, etc. per outfit. I try to make sure I am not over doing it with a gazillion things, but it is LOUISVILLE, after all! The same goes for my suits. I love love love my DeRegnacourt suits and often have trouble deciding so if I overpack, it’s in the suit department. And definitely I like a few tie choices!! I do my final packing the week before. This is the time when I really try to narrow it down, and study the schedule and see what I need. I do a chart that is divided by day of the week, and further by day and night. The chart includes start of session times, class number, and weather forecast. For the riding, I list my options - if I am riding more than one horse, or if I am going in Open, vs. Ladies or Amateur. I might wear a coat of the same color but with a self-pattern for a Ladies class but for an Open class- that’s usually a straight suit! I almost never wear high heels during the day, particularly if I have a free evening. At night, if I’m not showing, I will wear my high heels and bring a small gift bag that goes with my outfit and deposit a matching pair of flats in the bag to change into when my feet have had enough! During the day I want my clothes to be easy and comfortable, and cool for when I am outside. I always bring a wrap, day and night...Freedom Hall is chilly! I make lists for everything- how many day outfits, how many suits, how many evening outfits, how many work out days, etc. and try to have not more than one or two alternate outfits per situation. I’m fortunate that I am not as limited on what I can bring because

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Elisabeth Goth

I live fairly close to Louisville as opposed to the other shows I go to. I bring my food, my bedding, music, candles, pictures, and my framed Roosevelt quote. I want to be as comfortable as possible. Louisville is stressful and having my own sheets and bedding and things from home make me more comfortable. I never go anywhere without my pillow! For me, rest is so important, and it’s hard to come by at Louisville! At all shows, I get a theme or two going-that helps me keep the number of items down. These “themes” can be a color or two, or a vibe- it’s basically my inspiration for the trip. Q:What are your recommended horse show fashion essentials? A: I love my kaftans, they are my go to staple for daywear and suit my personality. I’m not a woman who goes for streamlined modern dressing at all! I try to be prepared for rain, heat, wind, air conditioning...and if I’m comfortable, I’m much happier. And I try to make sure I keep my room tidy- if the room is neat, I am calmer! Elisabeth’s Favorite Brands: Valentino, Current Elliot Jeans, Pacha Mama/ Les Gazelles, Chanel, Indika Kurtis, Lole, DeRegnacourt, Ariat, and Roecki

Todd Harrison Calvert Q:What advice can you give about getting prepared for this highly anticipated horse show? A:Louisville, the most important show of the year, takes a lot of preparation for both ring and ringside. With both morning and night classes, most people are looking at two changes of clothing throughout the day, plus whatever they are wearing to show in. For many, these decisions were made months ago, and they are down to the nitty-gritty of

Todd Harrison Calvert packing. Yet others wait until the last minute and often come running into Glasscock the week before, or even during the show needing a cocktail dress, gown or hat to show in. Q:What are some tips on what you should and should not wear at a horse show? A: Many ladies still dress semi-formally for Friday and Stakes Night. With that in mind, a cocktail dress will be needed. A large bag is essential, simply because the program is so large. When Glasscock opens at the Crowne Plaza, we will have a large selection of sportswear, wraps, cocktail dresses and gowns for the last minute shoppers. Our seamstress is always on stand-by to facilitate express alterations. We can also help arrange for hair and make-up services if that is required. The best piece of advice that I can give any of the ladies and gentlemen that will be participating in any way at Louisville is to prepare in advance. With a little time, I can always find just the right outfits and gowns for them. Q:What are your recommended horse show essentials? A: My best tip for Louisville is to bring something warm. After all, how many of us have not sat in Freedom Hall shivering all night? It is the biggest refrigerator in the state! During Louisville, the number one item that Glasscock sells is always jackets and cashmere wraps. Second, prepare for the weather. Mother Nature usually gives us at least one day when it would be easier to be a duck, so bring umbrellas and stick a roll of paper towels in your golf cart to wipe the seat off with. Todd’s Favorite Brands: Carolina Herrera, Jason Wu, Escada, and George Chakra

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BUILDING BRIDGES By Meghan von Ballmoos “I rescue horses from slaughter, not from the Amish,” said the intrepid promotor and creator of Saddlebred Rescue, Nealia McCracken, dispelling the generalization that all Amish horses need rescuing. She teamed up with Christian Z. Stoltzfus, former head of the New Holland auction, to help the Amish to better care for their horses for long term soundness and usability, in a move that speaks of both realism and optimism. The reality is that Amish will continue to use horses for transport based on their religious and cultural beliefs, but respectful edification about the modern methods of equine care will hopefully lead to improved quality of life for their animals. A few years in the making, Chris ran a clinic with the express purpose of improving equine management for Amish owners including clinician Nealia McCracken along with fellow rescue leader, Kelly Smith of Omega Rescue. Entitled “How to Increase Longevity of the Horse,” various speakers presented information regarding aspects of care such as vaccination, dentistry, harness fitting, and shoeing, leading to a productive dialogue between Amish owners and equine professionals. Chris noted about the event: Everything was positive. Everyone was receptive and wanted to learn from it. We encouraged the families to bring young folks too. ...I think it was a step in the right direction. Like many aspects of Amish life, much equine husbandry knowledge has been passed down through the generations leaving little room for advancement of contemporary information, yet, as the clinic’s strong attendance illustrates, many in the Amish community are open to learning more. Mr Stoltzfus noted, “It’s not that the plain community doesn’t want to take good care of the horses. Some of them just need more information about how to do it better.” Without condemnation or judgement, the clinicians offered real solutions and guidance. Nealia’s belief is that such positive education will ultimately lead to healthier horses and bridge the divide between Amish and non-Amish horse owners. Chris plans to join up with Nealia again in the coming months for another clinic, hoping for greater attendance and more clinicians.

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