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EDITOR’S LETTER We Are Listening!

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SPOTLIGHT ON THE BREED The Connemara Pony photos by Michaela Zandri

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COMBINED DRIVING Exciting Sport for Everyone

By Thorsten Zarembowicz

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PONY FINALS 2016 Presented by Collecting Gaits Farm

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FEEDING BASICS For Your Sport Pony

By Carolina Arbelaez

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NATIONAL DRESSAGE PONY CUP With My Dutch Ponies

By Janie Pride

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LAMINITIS Prevention & Treatment

By Dr. Eileen Gesoff

A CLEAN SWEEP by Caroline Passarelli at the 2016 US Pony Finals presented by Collecting Gaits Farm at Kentucky Horse Park in the 2016 Marshall & Sterling/US Pony Medal Finals.

Rare indeed to win the model, under saddle and the jumping.

This first time Pony Finals Champion has been attending for 6 years. When interviewed by USEF Network, Passarelli said “It’s amazing! It’s incredible. I’m so excited!”

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editor’s Letter WE ARE

LISTENING!

This issue has been a lot of fun to work on! During all this fun, I have learned two important lessons.

LESSON #1: Do more thinking outside the box. You will have more fun. And more exciting stories to tell.

One of the changes was to introduce a new feature - PQ Spotlight on the Breed. Each issue we spotlight a new breed of pony. This extra coverage extends to our social media channels as well. You’ll find breed specific info on our website, and illustrative pictures on Instagram!

This new feature has become one of the staffs favorites! We have all enjoyed meeting new pony lovers who are passionate about the breed they are involved with! Everyday we have gotten to know people who often share wonderful stories about how they got involved in the breed, or how they found a particular stallion they stand or even how they recently lost one of their favorite ponies. This passion is infectious!

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The American Connemara Pony Society was formed in 1956 to promote the breed.

They are Celebrating their 60th Anniversary and the Pony Quarterly is thrilled to celebrate with them by spotlighting the breed.

CONNEMARA PONY DOES IT ALL! Story by PQ Staff

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he Connemara Pony is named after the wild, rocky Connemara region on Ireland’s west coast where the breed hailed from and were revered by the local farmers.

It is actually the only breed native to Ireland and has been traced back to the 5th Century B.C. where they looked more like the Shetland Pony, than the Connemaras we know today.

Known for their athleticism, versatility and hardiness they are now bred worldwide including Ireland, Britain, the European Continent, North America, Australia, and South Africa. The Irish Hobby. Welsh Cob, Arabian, Thoroughbred and Irish Draught helped establish the modern Connemara and is one of the only pony breeds which have been represented in International horse shows, and have had Half Breds competing in the Olympics in both Dressage and Show Jumping.

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The ponies would pull carts filled with seaweed, where it was used as fertilizer. They carried turf, cut from the bogs, which was used for cooking and heating the homes.

Although the early development of the breed is somewhat obscure, the consensus is that the breed developed from Scandinavian ponies that the Vikings brought to the Connemara region in Ireland. Another likely source was the Irish Hobby a now-extinct breed established in Ireland prior to the 13th Century. Legend has it that the Spanish Armada ran ships aground in 1588 and the Spanish horses on board were let loose and bred with the local ponies.

Elderglen - W.H. Topgun

These ponies roamed wild on the barren, mountainous landscapes in the western region of Ireland. The local farmers would capture and tame these ponies for use on the farm. Mares were often preferred, as they could not only help with the work on the farm, but also produce a foal each year. The ponies would pull carts filled with seaweed, where it was used as fertilizer. They carried turf, cut from the bogs, for cooking and heating the homes. The strongest mares were kept and bred, thus continued on page 9

Blackwing’s - Wildwych Lantana

Elderglen - Ballencrieff ’s Brogan

The Connemara Pony is named after the wild rocky Connemara region on Ireland’s west coast, where they were revered by the local farmers.

It is actually the only breed native to Ireland and has been traced back to the 5th Century B.C.

Blackwing Connemara - Blue Rock Fintan

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\ 2015 Highlights High % Stallion in CDS HOY Class 48th Annual CDS/USDF Championships Tambu Memorial Trophy USDF All-Breeds American Connemara Society Training Level Open Champion West Coast Connemara Show Champion Purebred Stallion/Breed Supreme Champion Winner of Custusha’s Cashel Rock Trophy: Awarded to the purebred Connemara stallion with the most points from two dressage tests, introductory level or higher, and all breed and performance classes Winner Consummate Connemara Trophy: awarded to the purebred Connemara, regardless of age or sex, who, in the opinion of the judges, exemplifies the breed in the following: TYPE – TEMPERAMENT – CONFORMATION – ATHLETIC ABILITY – MOVEMENT, in that order.

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A notable Connemara Little Squire, “the littlest horse with the biggest heart”, who while only standing 13.2 won the Open Championship by clearing fences of seven feet at Madison Square Garden in New York, NY in 1939.

Debra Sparks driving Elderglen - Ballencrieff ’s Brogan perpetuating the hardiness, temperament and stamina we see today in the breed.

In 1901 a study was conducted by Profession Ewart, M.D.F.R.S. of Edinburgh University to determine the conditions and possibilities of developing the Connemara Pony. The study recognized the need to have quality brood mares as well as quality sires located at indigenous stud farms the continue the best characteristics of the Connemara Ponies. The main focus was to increase bone without destroying the hardiness, stamina and temperament of the breed.

Sydney Talbot and Connemara stallion, Wildwych Wily Casanova (Sly), standing at Blackwing Ponies.

They are loved and respected by their owners and can be seen in every discipline.

It wasn’t until 1923 that the Connemara Pony Breeders Society was formed did they act upon those suggestions. The Society selected the best mares and stallions within the breed to form the foundation stock for the Stud Book.

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ponyies bred here in the U.S, have proved very successful in the show arena! One of the most notable was Hideaway’s Erin Go Bragh who won Groton Horse Trials against some of the best horses and riders of the time including Bruce Davidson, Mike Plumb, and Denny Emerson. He later went on to win AHSA’s Zone 2 Advanced Horse Trials Championship for 1995 and was awarded the USCTA Connemara of the Year.

Seldom Seen, a Connemara Thoroughbred cross gelding well known for his successful show record with Lendon Gray, throughout the U.S. and Europe. Seldom Seen, was not the only Connemara cross bred to achieve Grand Prix wins however. Little Model finished 11th in the 1960 Olympic Games and earned bronze at the 1961 unofficial European Championships at Aachen, Germany.

Other notable Connemara’s include “the littlest horse with the biggest heart” Little Squire who while only standing 13.2 won the Open Championship by clearing fences of seven feet at Madison Square Garden in New York, NY in 1939. Tommy Wade’s 15h Connemara gelding Dundrum was International Jumping Champion from 1959-1963. Stroller was a half bred who stood at 14.1h. Stroller ridden by Marium Coakes won the Silver Medal at the 1968 Olympics, being one of only two horses to jump clear in the entire Olympics! continued on page 12

The modern Connemara pony are known for their athleticism, versatility and good temperament.

Elegant, hardy and intelligent with great agility and superb jumping ability. It is probably the best competition pony in the world.

“Dales have fantastic temperaments.

They can be easier to sit than a lot of warmbloods, but they still have three, pure, quality gates, making them capable of upper level dressage.”

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BREED STANDARD TEMPERAMENT: Mannerly and manageable, kind, responsive, possessing good sense and basic intelligence.

TYPE: Rugged and sturdy; body compact, deep through the heart, with well-sprung rib cage and broad chest.

ACTION: Straight and true both front and rear with free movement in the shoulders. Connemaras should move underneath themselves and should be surefooted, athletic, and clever, covering a lot of ground.

Fairyhill Queen 2000 purebred mare, imported from Ireland

The modern Connemara pony are known for their athleticism, versatility and good temperament. Elegant, hardy and intelligent with great agility and superb jumping ability. It is probably the best competition pony in the world.

The best of Irish bloodlines are represented in the United Sates, where the Connemara pony has been imported and carefully bred for more than fifty years. They really “Do It All” as the slogan says and can be found and excel in all competitions: eventing, combined driving, endurance and dressage. This sassy pony is valued as safe and steady fox hunters, pony club mount, therapy ponies, baby sitters and as best friends.

HEAD: Kind eye, head well shaped and balanced in proportion to the rest of the body; neck of good length and definition, meeting the shoulder smoothly.

SHOULDERS: Long, well laid back, and with good slope.

BACK: Strong and muscular; some length of back is normal in Connemaras, especially in mares.

HINDQUARTERS: Well rounded and deep with good length from the point of the hip through the haunch; should balance the shoulders.

BONE: Clean, hard, flat, proportionately substantial for height; forearms and gaskins long and muscular, cannons short and very dense.

JOINTS: Large and well defined.

FEET: Hard, strong

As we mentioned, Connemaras have achieved national and international fame. More recently, for example: Ballywhim Ardan Mor, Cashel’s Roch of Ages and Shammer Jake in dressage; Hideaway’s Erin Go Bragh, Take Time and Windswept in eventing; Och La La, Navigator and Oakfield’s Diamond in the pony hunters; Springledge Irish Whiskey and Blue Ridge Tiger in endurance; Thor’s Toy Truck, and Lisa Stroud’s four-in-hand in driving.

The Connemara pony cannot be bettered. A strong and courageous partner with a big heart, whether in the show ring or the backyard, who ultimately becomes your friend!

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n August 9, 2016 hundreds of ponies and their eager riders, from all over the country, invaded the Kentucky Horse Park to compete at the United States Equestrian Federation Pony Finals for the honors of Grand Champion Hunter Pony.

Caroline Paddarelli and News Flash

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It was a week where dreams did come true for Caroline Passarelli, age 14, from High Falls, New York. Scheduled to ride Heritage Farm’s Blue Chip in the over fences division. Blue was under the weather, and Caroline was able to borrow News Flash from the owner Annabelle Sanchez. They proved to be a formidable pair in this spur-of-themoment parnership and Passarelli rode him to victory and secured the U.S. Pony Medal Finals Championship title!

Pony Finals was founded in 1966, and according to the United States Equestrian Federation, an average of 600-800 ponies travel to the Kentucky Horse Park from all over the country to compete. Ponies and riders must qualify by winning a Champion or Reserve at any AA rated show or a Champion at any A rated show. Three Reserve Championships at A rated shows will also qualify a Pony Hunter.

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Caroline felt incredible about her win, but wanted to thank the Champey family who lent her News Flash at the last minute making it all possible.

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Mimi Gochman (Wellington, Fla.) and Storyteller a German Sport Pony, earned an excellent score to win the Large Regular Hunter Pony Championship on Wednesday. She said she is very happy and excited, the competition is fierce and after 5 years competing at the Pony Finals sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s glad her hard work has paid off!

Now that the excitement of the 2016 Pony Finals has died down itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time to look forward and plan for the 2017 USEF Pony Finals at Kentucky Horse Park.

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Bailey Doloff and Wishlea Star Dasher Earn 2016 Individual Championship in the US Pony Jumper National Championships.

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Elle Turner, from Midland, Georgia with Ico, Janie Pride’s NRPS Dutch Pony at the National Dressage Pony Cup.

n 1996, I took a wonderful trip to Holland to look for a dressage pony.

Little did I know that this trip would change my life in the dressage world.

I had been fortunate enough to meet the Dutch rider and trainer, Werner Geven, earlier in 1996 when he came to the USA (Georgia) to give a dressage clinic. I was incredibly impressed with his riding, his gracious personality, his ability to teach each rider in his/her own style and his sense of the horse.

When I decided to look for a new pony, I knew that Werner was the only one I trusted to find the pony of my dreams. I am very small, so we knew that I wanted a small horse or a pony. It seems as though in America that “bigger is better” but Werner and I knew that we could find a very competitive small horse or

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I fell in love with Ilja a NRPS Dutch Riding Pony, immediately and was astonished at his gaits. Ilja was only 2 years old and a stallion, neither of which I needed, but I was in love.

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pony. What I didn’t know at the time was that I would come home with two ponies, and that the two I was to find would be so extremely talented and competitive!

Werner had been training young riders on Mr. ALJ van Esch’s fabulous NRPS (Dutch Riding Pony and Horse Society) ponies from Erp, the Netherlands. We visited Mr. van Esch first. He showed us his stunning stallions, including the brilliant Idzard and a young NRPS stallion named Ilja, (by Idzard out of Oldert’s Karola by Oldert’s Fastwind). I fell in love with Ilja immediately and was astonished at his gaits.

Ilja was only 2 years old and a stallion, neither of which I needed, but I was in love.

Werner had another special pony, a 3-year-old NRPS gelding

by Idzard out of Jasmijn, a KWPN mare by Olympic Cocktail.

We have made the trip to Kentucky for the Pony Cup nine times. When I first read about the Pony Cup all those years ago, I knew that this was the show for us! Now there is a show JUST for ponies. Each year we pack our bags and head for Lexington, KY.

A client had purchased him as a yearling for his 8-year-old daughter. Werner was so impressed by Ico’s outstanding temperament and gaits that he knew we had to see him.

When I first saw Ico he was cute, small and fuzzy. I told Werner that he might not be what I was looking for, but he told me to “just wait”. He turned Ico out in the indoor arena, and the pony soared. He had this trot that took my breath away. He stole my heart!

The ponies have had incredible successes in the show ring and have won many year end awards. The USDF All Breeds Awards, the USDF Horse of the Year, the Performance Horse Registry’s Silver Stirrups Awards and the Georgia Dressage and Combined Training Association. continued on page 32

Billy Jackson of Columbus, Georgia, riding NRPS pony Ilja.

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Billy Jackson, AA of Columbus, GA riding Janie Pride’s (Midland, Ga) NRPS Dutch pony, Ilja at I-1. Bred by ALJ van Esch of Erp, the Netherlands

Although we have shown extensively in the South, the show we anticipate the most is the National Dressage Pony Cup, making the trip to Kentucky for the Pony Cup, nine times. When I first read about the Pony Cup all those years ago, I knew that this was the show for us! Now there is a show JUST for ponies.

Each year we pack our bags and head for Lexington, KY. We are always excited to show among such outstanding ponies. It’s truly amazing what show organizers Jenny Carol and Tracy Gross have done.

Unless you’ve been to the show, you will never appreciate their efforts. Every year they go out of their way to add new exciting features. This year we had live streaming of the rides along with commentary by Axel Steiner! What a huge deal. We were thrilled to be

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For the NDPC 2016, as always, Jenny Carol and Tracy Gross have put forth a huge effort and added new and exciting features.

This year we had live streaming of the rides along with commentary by Axel Steiner! We were thrilled to be interviewed by Axel.

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interviewed by Axel. They also offered a Young Pony Futurity and Dressage Sport Horse breeding classes during this year’s show. We would have entered the Young Pony Futurity, but Ilja is twenty two!!

We love the awards offered at the Pony Cup! There are ribbons, wool coolers, cash awards, trophies, crystal vases and other goodies. Jenny and Tracy also pack special goody bags for competitors and ponies.

The Awards’ Ceremony is so exciting.

Everyone turns out in their best attire for photos, treasures and victory gallops.

Jenny and Tracy have devised a special weighted system for dressage levels which creates a level playing field for ponies from Intro Level to the Grand Prix. This year Ilja was Champion FEI

AA Pony, Reserve Champion Musical Freestyles, Champion at I-1 AA and Champion Dutch pony. I was a proud Mom. We have made the best friends at the Pony Cup. We keep in touch during the year and make plans to stable together at the Pony Cup. We share in each other’s successes and mistakes. We’re always there to cheer each other on and scream and applaud for all rides. It’s a very special group.

Jenny and Tracy also ad special touches to this event such as the Competitors’ Party and a Pony Cup line of attire. I must have ten Pony Cup t-shirts, caps, jackets and sweatshirts. Jenny also has special ribbons that look like ponies. I’ve been lucky enough to win two!

Thank you Ico and Ilja. You have made all of my dressage dreams come true. Here’s to many more special years together! I love you!

2017 – here we come! Get ready, Kentucky!

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Billy Jackson of Columbus, Georgia, AA rider with NRPS pony Ilja, winning 2016 Champion FEI AA Pony, Reserve Champion Musical Freestyles, Champion at I-1 AA and Champion Dutch Pony.

Janie Pride and her husband LTC (RET) Sam live in Midland, Georgia on a small farm with their two Dutch ponies, two Standard Poodles and his nine antique cars.

Janie comes from a music background; being a singer, pianist and bassoonist. She spent many years on the Musical Theater stage performing in over 50 productions and then served as a Primary School Educator for over 20 years.

Her husband Sam was in the US Army, and instructed Physical Education at the US Military Academy in West Point.

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Janie has loved being involved with ponies and believes her ponies rule the world!!

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