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A WORLD CLASS EQUESTRIAN TRIATHLON JULY 19-23, 2017

OFFICIAL 2017 PROGRAM

HOST OF THE North American Junior & Young Rider Championships Presented by Montana Equestrian Events, Inc.

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CONTENTS 8 COMMUNITY FOR ALL The Broussards welcome you to The Event at Rebecca Farm

32 AWARDS From ribbons to tack to cash: Great prizes for the top finishers.

10 FOREWORD From Ingmar de Vos, FEI president

36 SHOPPING! The Trade Fair is a popular stop for tack, clothing, and keepsakes.

12 WELCOME TO KALISPELL From Chamber of Commerce President Joe Unterreiner 14 COMPETITION SCHEDULE 16 THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS AND PATRONS The Event at Rebecca Farm would not be possible without their valuable contributions. 20 ORGANIZING TEAM These hard-working individuals manage the event. 24 SPECIAL THANKS It takes a village to run The Event at Rebecca Farm. 26 OFFICIALS Judges, stewards, and technical delegates ensure a fair and fun event.

42 A SPECTATOR’S GUIDE TO EVENTING Highlights of what it takes to win. BY STACEY NEDROW-WIGMORE 76 EVENTING’S MELTING POT A roundup of the horse breeds that succeed. BY JO MESZOLY 80 HALT CANCER AT X TO FIND A CURE The Event raises money for cancer research. BY ALISSA KINNEY MOE 82 REBECCA FARM SPECIAL PERSON Joe Carbonari is passionate about helping The Event at Rebecca Farm succeed. BY ALISSA KINNEY MOE

86 SHEA, BRANNIGAN RECEIVE GRANTS The USEA Foundation nurtures eventing talent. 92 LAST YEAR IN PICTURES!

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SPECIAL SECTION 57 THE NORTH AMERICAN JUNIOR AND YOUNG RIDER CHAMPIONSHIPS 58 WELCOME YOUNG RIDERS USEF President Murray Kessler Allyn Mann, Adequan Title Sponsor 62 INTRODUCTION TO NAJYRC Awards and last year’s winners

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THE ON-RAMP TO INTERNATIONAL SUCCESS Young competitors overcome obstacles and prepare for their future.

BY ALLISON ROGERS

COVER PHOTO: Bruce “Buck” Davidson and Copper Beach won the 2016 CCI3* PHOTO BY SHANNON BRINKMAN THIS PAGE: PHOTO BY NOAH CLAYTON

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COMMUNITY FOR ALL FROM SARAH BROUSSARD AND FAMILY

ebecca Farm has always been about community. From the hundreds of volunteers to the 600-plus competitors that made up last year’s Event at Rebecca Farm, it seems our equestrian family grows every year. This year, we are honored to expand that community by welcoming young riders from across the continent for the North American Junior/ Young Rider Championships, set to coincide with The 2017 Event at Rebecca Farm. The young rider championship is the only one of its kind hosted in North America. Some have even called it the “junior Olympics of eventing.” But beyond the accolades, this competition means a lot to me, because I, too, was once a young rider. I understand the rush of excitement while on course, the incredible feeling of support that comes from being a member of a team and being cheered on by great spectators. It is my hope that each and every young rider feels those same things during the 2017 North American Junior/Young Rider Championships here at Rebecca Farm. It has been my family’s hope, since The Event’s inception, that Rebecca Farm be a place of livelihood, education, and community for all, no matter ones age. Fortunately for us, that hope has become a reality. We remain humbled by the power of our community after all these years; it’s the same community that helped raise over $130,000 for Halt Cancer at X, and created a boom for the local economy here in the Flathead Valley. In 2017, we hope to bring The Event at Rebecca Farm to new heights as we welcome a larger international audience. Whether you are a seasoned attendee, or experiencing The Event for the first time, my family and I could not be more thrilled to have you here. See you out on the courses!

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REBECCA FARM TO MARKET 5K

WALK, RUN, HALT CANCER.

RUN LIKE THE HORSES ON REBECCA FARM’S COURSE! Everyone is welcome, from elite runners, to walkers, and families. This fun run benefits Halt Cancer at X and will be capped at 250 participants. Prizes for top finishers in men, women, junior (under 12) division.

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“VOLUNTEERS ARE NOT PAID—NOT BECAUSE THEY ARE WORTHLESS, BUT BECAUSE THEY ARE PRICELESS.” —UNKNOWN

VOLUNTEERS MAKE IT ALL HAPPEN

TIME IS THE MOST PRECIOUS RESOURCE WE HAVE IN OUR LIVES. Time is what all of The Event at Rebecca Farm volunteers give to us each and every year. We extend our heartfelt thanks for the endless hours that they share, along with their dedication to our sport and The Event.

PLEASE REACH OUT AND THANK THE VOLUNTEERS WHO GIVE TIRELESSLY OF THEMSELVES TO MAKE THE EVENT AT REBECCA FARM HAPPEN! WITHOUT OUR VOLUNTEERS AND THEIR AMAZING SUPPORT WE COULD NOT ACHIEVE OUR GOAL OF MAKING THIS A WORLD-CLASS EVENT!

E CONTINUE TO BE AMAZED BY THE generosity and support of our eventing community, sponsors, patrons, owners, spectators and volunteers. Each year the participation and enthusiasm always surpasses our expectations. ONE OF THE GREATEST FORERUNNERS within our strong and vibrant neighborhood is Flathead Valley Community College. Due to the visionary leadership of President Jane Karas and the FVCC Board of Trustees, The Event at Rebecca Farm greatly benefits from their tremendous involvement and cooperation. The college staff and board have developed a volunteer base that recruits over 100 people to help with the event every year. In addition and under the tutelage of Chef Howard Karp, FVCC’s Culinary Institute of Montana provides sumptuous and savory creations for our receptions and dinners.

WE WOULD LIKE TO EXTEND OUR HEARTFELT APPRECIATION to Flathead Valley Community College for its continued commitment to The Event at Rebecca Farm, along with a round of applause for Dr. Jane Karas, President; Colleen Unterreiner, Executive Director of Institutional Advancement and Staff; Chef Howard and The Board of Trustees. Our success as a world-class venue is directly related to their incredible devotion, loyalty and friendship.

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OFFICIALS

SHOW JUMPING COURSE DESIGNER

CROSS COUNTRY COURSE DESIGNER

FEI ASSISTANT TECHNICAL DELEGATE

Chris grew up in England and learned to ride at the age of eight. In 1994, Chris moved to the United States and continued his equestrian career at the Millbrook Equestrian Center in Millbrook, New York, as a trainer and rider. Chris is a United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) licensed show jumping course designer. He designs courses for numerous FEI events, including The Fork CIC***, Morven Park CIC***, and the Virginia Horse Trials CCI**. He’s assisted FEI course designer Richard Jeffery at the National Horse Show and at the Winter Equestrian Festival.

Ian Stark was born in Glashiels in the Borders Region of Scotland and began riding at the age of 10. He was inducted into the Scottish Sports Hall of Fame in 2010. Stark won silver medals for eventing in both the 1984 Los Angeles Olympic games and the 2000 games in Sydney. Other accomplishments include silver medals at the 1988 Seoul Games and World Championships, gold medals in the European Eventing Championships (1991 and 1997), and a win at Badminton in 1999. Stark retired from competition after the 2007 Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event. He started designing courses in 2010.

Andrew has competed successfully through the 3* level in both CICs and CCIs, including at The Event at Rebecca Farm CIC***. Andrew served two terms on the Board of the United States Eventing Association and eight years on the United States Equestrian Federation Eventing Committee. He is the current chair of the USEF Eventing Rules Working Group. He regularly officiates at competitions throughout the United States, including the 2015 and 2016 Lexington Kentucky 4* Three-Day Event, and was a technical official for eventing at the 2016 Olympic Games. In 2017 Andrew was the assistant technical delegate at the Badminton Horse Trials.

Chris Barnard, New York, USA

Ian Stark, Scotland, UK

ASSISTANT SHOW JUMPING COURSE DESIGNER

William Robertson, Kentucky, USA

FEI TECHNICAL DELEGATE

William runs Jump the Stars Equestrian out of Paris, Kentucky, where he specializes in training young horses, teaching all levels of riders, and designing both show jumping and cross country courses for several Area III and VIII competitions. A USEF “r” licensed eventing course designer, William has worked with the designers for the Park Equine Kentucky Classique Horse Trials and Hagyard Midsouth Three-Day Event and Horse Trials. He has been the show jumping designer for multiple events throughout the Mid-South, and has worked with Derek di Grazia, David O’Connor, and Mark Donovan, among others.

Gretchen Butts, Maryland, USA Gretchen spent 25 years as a nurse practitioner while gaining her vast experience in eventing. Gretchen has been an eventing competitor at the international 4* level, event organizer at Waredaca since 1979, FEI international event technical delegate, US Equestrian eventing “R” technical delegate, FEI international eventing judge, USA equestrian eventing “R” judge, FEI steward, past member of the Board of Governors and vice president of education of the United States Eventing Association, chief jump judge for the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta, international technical official at the 2008 Olympic Games, and assistant technical delegate for the 2010 World Equestrian Games (WEG).

Andrew Temkin, California, USA

FEI PRESIDENT OF GROUND JURY

Christian Landolt, England, UK Originally from Lausanne, in the French part of Switzerland, Christian Landolt went to university in Bern before moving to Great Britain in 1988 to pursue a career with horses. He was based at Lucinda Green’s yard for 18 months before moving to his own yard near Badminton. Christian is still an active rider, successful in both eventing and dressage. Since 1997, his judging has taken him all over the world, including the 2008 Olympics, where he officiated at all six 4* events.

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OFFICIALS

FEI GROUND JURY MEMBER

CHIEF FEI STEWARD

FEI VETERINARIAN

Originally from Scotland, Helen spent her childhood foxhunting, riding sales ponies/horses, and participating in Pony Club. She has evented to the advanced level, was the chief instructor of Pony Club for many years; ran a boarding barn of 30 horses; obtained her dressage judging license; and coached two sons who evented to intermediate level. On her arrival in the US in 2005, Helen pursued eventing judging licenses to continue her commitment to the sport. She has been involved in the Middleburg Hunt and judged the North American Field Hunter Championship, in addition to her work training and coaching.

Margie Molloy is a Level 2 FEI steward in eventing, with recent stewarding experiences at the 2010 WEG; 2012 London Olympics; LigniĂ¨res, France; as well as the CCI3* in Boekelo in 2013. In her role as Level 2 steward, Margie served as the assistant course director for the FEI Level 1 Eventing Stewards seminar held during held during the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event and the Puhinui International Three Day Event in New Zealand in 2013. Margie also served as USEA vice president of competitions and chairman of the USEA Organizerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Committee, and is a member of the USEA Board of Governors and the USEF Eventing Technical Committee.

Emily graduated from Colorado State University in 2000, and then completed an internship in equine medicine and surgery at Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. In 2003, she started Pacific Coast Equine Veterinary Services. Emily has a particular interest in performance horse lameness and imaging. Currently, Emily lives in San Diego County, California, with husband Jeremy, son Nathan, and a variety of four-legged critters.

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ASSISTANT FEI STEWARD

Robert Stevenson was raised in Big Horn, Wyoming. Robert moved to Southern Pines, North Carolina, in 1990, where he was an active competitor, trainer, and instructor, as well as a licensed eventing judge and technical delegate. In 2012, he moved back to Wyoming and now splits his time between Big Horn and Southern Pines, primarily officiating.

Sheila has ridden horses since she was six years old. She bred and showed Arabians in Minnesota as an adult before attending the 1978 World Championships at the then-new Kentucky Horse Park, where she was converted. She obtained her dressage license in 1983 and event judge license in 1988. Sheila became a FEI Level 2 steward for the 2010 WEG in Kentucky and has stewarded numerous events since.

Helen Brettell, Virginia, USA

Robert Stevenson, Wyoming, USA

Margie Molloy, California, USA

Sheila Strickler, Arizona, USA

Emily Sandler-Burtness, California, USA

FEI ASSISTANT VETERINARIAN

Sandi Farris, Washington, USA Sandi graduated from Colorado State University College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences in 1995 with a strong interest in equine athletes. She then completed a medicine and surgery internship at Alamo Pintado EMC in Southern California. Sandi started an equine and sled dog sports medicine veterinary clinic in Alaska while racing sled dogs before moving to Whidbey Island, in Northwestern Washington state, in 2011. There, she started a sport horse medicine clinic. Sandi competes in low-level eventing and dressage with her sassy old Trakehner gelding.

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THREE-DAY PRESIDENT OF GROUND JURY

GROUND JURY MEMBER

Cindy has a Master’s degree in social work and is the state agency director in the North Carolina Division of Health Service Regulation. Cindy competes at the novice level on her mare Ana D. This past year she won the Master Novice Amateur division at the American Eventing Championships out of 50 competitors. Cindy is an “S” level official event judge and a technical delegate and also FEI 3/4* technical delegate.

Michelle Henry is a graduate “A” Pony Clubber and a “r” event judge and technical delegate who brings more than 25 years of experience to this sport. She has successfully competed through advanced, and in the early 1990s was the intermediate champion for Area VI. Michelle also earned a spot on the Area VI Young Rider team for three consecutive years and was the proud winner of the very first Ronald Reagan Calvary Award for being the highest placed Pony Club member at a preliminary three-day event, the Jack Fritz Cup.

Amanda resides in Clayton, North Carolina. She runs Miller Eventing, which provides training for horse and rider. She has competed through the advanced level of eventing and third-level dressage. In 2006, she became an USEA certified instructor, the youngest to be certified at that time. In 2012, Amanda received her “r” event judge’s license and was promoted to a “R” in 2016, one of only five in the US. Amanda has served on the NCDCTA Board since 2010, and recently became president for 2017.

GROUND JURY MEMBER

DRESSAGE JUDGE

Vicky StashukMatisi began her riding career as an eventer, and was successful through preliminary. With a focus on dressage, she has brought several horses from the lower levels through Grand Prix and won numerous awards. Vicky was formerly involved with United States Pony Club (USPC) as an instructor and “B” examiner, and was a founder of the Woodside Pony Club in Woodside, California. Vicky was co-founder of The Horse Park in Woodside, formerly CTETA, which has become one of the premier eventing and dressage show facilities in California. Vicky competes at the FEI level in dressage, is a USEF Dressage “R,” and a rising “R” Event Judge. She is CEO of the Ramor Oaks Riding Club in Watsonville, Ca.

Christel Carlson is a “S” dressage, “R” dressage sport horse breeding (DSHB), and FEI 3* para-equestrian judge. She owns Spokane Sport Horse Farm, a 150-acre boarding, breeding, and show facility where she has hosted dressage shows and DSHB for 20+ years (seven shows per year) and two yearly United States Eventing Association (USEA) events through the intermediate level (new for 2017). She has earned qualifications for FEH and YEH judging. She actively competed for many years on horses she bred and trained: first in jumpers, then in eventing, before eventually concentrating on dressage while earning her bronze, silver, and gold United States Dressage Federation (USDF) medals.

Cindy DePorter, North Carolina, USA

Michelle Henry, California, USA

PRESIDENT OF GROUND JURY

Peter Scott Gray, Ontario, Canada Peter has competed at most major international events in Europe and North America, including Rolex Kentucky, Badminton, Burghley, Luhmulen, Saumur, Boekolo, Le Lion D’Angers, and Punchestown. He has competed in three Olympic Games and two World Championships and is a Pan Am eventing individual bronze medalist. Peter is one of only two Equestrian Canada certified Level 4 coaches, and he recently signed on to coach the Colombian eventing team until the Tokyo Olympic Games in 2020. Peter has been awarded his EC Level 2 judge’s card, USEF “R” eventing judge and is a FEI 1/2* eventing judge. He currently sits on the USEA Board of Governors and has been the chair of Canadian Eventing since 2013.

Vicky Stashuk-Matisi, California, USA

Amanda Miller, North Carolina, USA

Christel Carlson, Washington, USA

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Tim grew up foxhunting in Hamilton, Massachusetts, and began eventing in 1970. He has competed through the intermediate level, but for the last 10 years has focused his riding efforts on buying and retraining OTTBs. Tim has also been active on the administrative side of the sport, serving six years on the USEA Board of Governors and six years as a trustee of the USEA Endowment Trust. For 10 years, he cochaired the USEA Young Rider’s Committee and is currently a member of the USEA Licensed Officials Committee.

Mary grew up with horses and had her first pony at age four. She obtained a degree in equine breeding and business management from Harcum College in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania. It was there that she became addicted to eventing, and she’s been involved with the sport ever since. She holds a “R” TD license and is the director of Plantation Feild Equestrian Events in Unionville, Pennsylvania, which each year hosts three USEF recognized events and three starter horse trials, in addition to the CIC1*/2*/3*. Mary currently sits on the USEA Board of Governors and the Executive Committee as VP of Safety.

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Mary Coldren, Pennsylvania, USA

ANNOUNCERS:

Joe Carbonari Travis Jennings John Kyle Charlotte Skinner

USEA CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER

Jo Whitehouse USEA AREA VII

Jonathan Elliot

USEA PRESIDENT BOARD OF GOVERNORS PRESIDENT

Carol Kozlowski USEA CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Rob Burk

USEA YOUNG EVENT HORSE AND USEA FUTURE EVENT HORSE JUDGES:

Peter Gray Christel Carlson Robert Stevenson

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AWARDS

2017 AWARDS FEI CCI3*

Rebecca Farm perpetual trophy Ribbons to 10th place Cash through 6th place: Total of $30,000

FEI CCI1*

Ribbons to 10th place

Cash through 6th place: Total of $6,000

Cash through 3rd Place: Total of $800 donated by American Horse Trials Foundation

FEI CCI3*-CCI1* also receive:

FEI CIC3*

Ribbons to 10th place Cash through 6th place: Total of $8,000

ADEQUAN USEA GOLD CUP SERIES 1st place CIC3* $1500 prize money Gold Cup trophy Certificate for an Adequan shirt Certificate for FITS breeches Certificate for ShopUSEA $350 Nunn Finer certificate 2nd Place CIC3* Certificate for an Adequan shirt Certificate for ShopUSEA

FEI CCI2*

Ribbons to 10th place Cash through 6th place: Total of $7,000

INTERMEDIATE

1st Place Rebecca Farm dress sheet and stall plaque Engraved leather halter donated by Murdochs Ranch Supply 2nd Place Rebecca Farm Stall Plaque EquiFit MultiTeq Front Boots donated by Gallops Saddlery 3rd Place Rebecca Farm stall plaque Professional’s Choice monogrammed pads donated by Gallops Saddlery 4th Place Irideon Gift Certificate donated by Toklat T3 Matrix Ergonomic ½ pad w/Pro Impact Inserts & T3 Matrix Show liner donated by Toklat 5th Place Likit Treat Bag donated by Gallops Saddlery

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1st Place Rebecca Farm dress sheet and stall plaque Engraved leather halter donated by Murdochs Ranch Supply 2nd Place Rebecca Farm stall plaque EquiFit MultiTeq Front Boots donated by Gallops Saddlery 3rd Place Rebecca Farm stall plaque Professional’s Choice monogrammed pads donated by Gallops Saddlery 4th Place Irideon gift certificate donated by Toklat 5th Place Likit Treat Bag donated by Gallops

PRELIMINARY

Ribbons to 10th Place Cash through 3rd place: Total of

$600 donated by American Horse Trials Foundation 1st Place Rebecca Farm dress sheet and stall plaque

Engraved leather halter donated by Murdochs Ranch Supply 2nd Place Rebecca Farm stall plaque

Engraved leather halter donated by Murdochs Ranch Supply

EquiFit MultiTeq Front Boots donated by Gallops Saddlery

2nd Place Rebecca Farm stall plaque

3rd Place Rebecca Farm stall plaque

EquiFit MultiTeq Front Boots donated by Gallops Saddlery

Professional Choice monogrammed pads donated by Gallops Saddlery

3rd Place Rebecca Farm stall plaque Professional’s Choice monogrammed pads donated by Gallops Saddlery 4th Place Irideon gift certificate donated by Toklat 5th Place Likit Treat Bag donated by Gallops

CLASSIC TRAINING/ NOVICE THREE DAY

Ribbons to 10th place Cash through 3rd place: Total of $800 1st Place Rebecca Farm dress sheet and stall plaque

4th Place Irideon gift certificate donated by Toklat 5th Place Likit Treat Bag donated by Gallops

SMARTPAK USEA TRAINING THREE DAY 1st Place SmartPak certificate

USEA $50 Logowear certificate Event Training online certificate Fleeceworks saddle pad 2nd Place USEA $25 logowear certificate Completion ribbons

AWARDS

2017 AWARDS SMARTPAK USEA NOVICE THREE DAY 1st Place SmartPak certificate

USEA $50 Logowear certificate Event Training online certificate Fleeceworks saddle pad 2nd Place USEA $25 logowear certificate Completion ribbons

TRAINING

Ribbons to 10th place Cash through 3rd place: Total of $500

NOVICE

Ribbons to 10th place Cash through 3rd place: Total of $400

NOVICE AND TRAINING DIVISIONS also receive:

1st Place Rebecca Farm dress sheet and stall plaque Engraved leather halter donated by Murdochs Ranch Supply 2nd Place Rebecca Farm stall plaque

EquiFit MultiTeq Front Boots donated by Gallops Saddlery 3rd Place Rebecca Farm stall plaque Professionalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Choice monogrammed pads donated by Gallops Saddlery 4th Place Irideon gift certificate donated by Toklat

5th Place Likit Treat Bag donated by Gallops

PHYLLIS FREEMAN GREENE MEMORIAL GOOD SEAT & HANDS AWARD Donated by Laurie Baldwin

~ Determined by vote of the judges ~ Dress sheet awarded to rider who exhibits the

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AWARDS

2016 RESULTS CCI3* Bruce (Buck) Davidson Copper Beach

Jr. Open Novice A Jenna Lounsbery Dzhara

CCI2* Bruce (Buck) Davidson Halimey

Jr. Open Novice B Ava Severs Rubies to Diamonds

CCI1* Heather Morris Get Rowdy

Jr. Open Novice C Callia Englund Xyder

CIC3* Mackenna Shea Landioso

Sr. Open Novice A Stephanie Goodman Carolina Morning

Open Intermediate Emilee Libby Nonsensical

Sr. Open Novice B Julie Williams Dark Horse

Jr. Open Preliminary Kaley Sapper Tuscan Sun

Sr. Open Novice C Megan Noelle Wilson Classic’s Mojah

Open Preliminary A Tamra Smith MB MaiBlume

Sr. Open Novice D Dorothy Hamilton Eloise de Carlier

$500 donated by Kathi Michel

Open Preliminary B Holly Fox Flash Gordon

Novice Three-Day A Jennifer McFall Stoneman DF

Awarded to the oldest novice horse that finishes on his/her dressage score

Jr. Open Training A Genevieve Kirsch Fleeceworks Cinco

Novice Three-Day B Ashley Long Rochambeau

Jr. Open Training B Jordan Crabo Black Gold

Future Event Horse Yearling Summer Peterson Rocket Radley

2017 AWARDS most classical & effective seat

owned by Jane Clapp of Polson.

~ Determined by vote of the Judges ~

Dress sheet awarded to best scoring dressage in junior training

Awarded to the top placed Preliminary-level Thoroughbred

Dress sheet awarded to best scoring dressage in junior novice

GUINNESS PERPETUAL TROPHY

Awarded to the rider who exhibits the best technical expertise and equitation in show jumping

CHARLES OWEN TECHNICAL MERIT Ribbons for the top three junior and senior scores

Top junior and top senior score receive gift certificates for Charles Owen body protectors and helmet bags

IDHSNA AWARD

Photo of trophy and check for $1,000

Awarded to the highest placed Young Rider in memory of Sarah Broussard’s horse Guinness

CYNTHIA JANE BURGE TROPHY Crystal Perpetual Trophy Awarded to the highest placed trainer/rider

~ Sign-up required ~ $500 to highest placing IDHSNA at Preliminary or above $250 to highest placing IDHSNA at Novice or Training

TS MAXWELL TROPHY Perpetual trophy and leather halter

Donated by Kathy Arrandale and Family in honor of TS Maxwell,

BEST PRESENTATION

Awarded to the best presented horse/rider combination in Novice Three-Day/Training Three-Day

TECHNICAL EQUITATION AWARD

Donated by Eric Noel and Gallops Saddlery $250 gift certificate from Gallops Saddlery

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KAZAR 5TH ANNUAL OLD GUYS RULE AWARD

SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD

Donated by Premiere Equestrian Ribbon and mounting block Presented to the competitor who displays the best sportsmanship

Sr. Open Training A Amber Levine Clementine Sr. Open Training B Andrea Thornber Don of Time Sr. Open Training C Kathryn McKinstry Ogopogo Sr. Open Training D Helen Bouscaren Ebay Training Three-Day A Earl McFall Let’s Go Df Training Three-Day B Alexis Helffrich Glad Tidings AF

Future Event Horse Two Year Old Jil Walton JB Red in Rohm Future Event Horse Three Year Old Cynthia Bayles India CLF Young Event Horse Four Year Old Kelsey Horn Swingtown Young Event Horse Five Year Old Meaghan Marinovich Fernhill Rock Phantom

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CROSS COUNTRY

The ultimate test of stamina, bravery and partnership between horse and rider, the cross country phase is exciting for competitors and spectators.

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venting, considered the triathlon of equestrian competition, proves the athleticism and partnership of horses and riders. Competitors must complete three distinct phases, with scores in each phase combining for the final placings. Whether you seek the harmony and grace of dressage, the stamina and bravery of cross country, or the precision and agility of stadium jumping, the sport has something for every spectator to enjoy.

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A FEW FACTS ABOUT EVENTING: Riders compete the same horse throughout the event. It’s also one of the few sports where men and women compete against each other as equals. And as far as age—well, most riders get better as they get older, so it’s not unusual to see high-level competitors in their 50s.

LET’S TAKE A LOOK AT WHAT YOU WILL SEE THROUGHOUT THE EVENT AT REBECCA FARM. THE THREE PHASES

Dressage. This French word actually means “training.” As the first of three tests, dressage is meant to show that the horse can be obedient and the horseand-rider pair harmonious. It is ridden in an arena with low sides and letters around the perimeter. Competitors perform the test from memory (different levels have different tests), executing certain movements at the different letters indicated. It’s a bit like the compulsory figures in figure skating. A great dressage test should be graceful and quiet—in other words, the horse should look as though he is performing without input from the rider. The judge or judging panel looks for obedience, lightness and “acceptance of the bridle,” which means that the horse is steady in his head and body carriage, and connected to the rider through the seat, legs and reins. A fussy horse, or one that spooks, speeds up or otherwise looks unhappy will get a lower score on the movements. Cross Country. This second phase is the most exciting and demanding of the three phases, and the one many spectators enjoy the most. Horses emerge from the start box and gallop across over undulating

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terrain, with over 24 to 36 solid obstacles, within the time allowed—again, specified by level. This is the ultimate test of the horse’s fitness, stamina and bravery. In addition the rider’s knowledge of pace and of his or her horse’s specific strengths and weaknesses also factor in. Cross-country obstacles include wide tables, water jumps, ditches, up- and down-banks and many more (see related story page 50). The natural terrain also plays a role, and a cross-country course designer takes the hills and valleys of the course into consideration when placing jumps. The obstacles are flagged—white on the left and red on the right. Horse and rider must jump between the flags, though knocking down a flag does not incur any penalties as long as the horse’s shoulder is inside the flags. Stadium. Also referred to as show jumping, this phase features 12 to 15 obstacles in an arena. Unlike the fences in the cross country phase, stadium jumps are constructed from rails that come down when hit. As in the cross country phase, the jumps are flagged, and each jump in numbered in the order it’s to be jumped. Riders must start after the judge blows the whis-

DRESSAGE

A great dressage ride is characterized by grace, fluidity and softness.

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tle (or rings a bell) and time starts once the horse goes through the timers. The aim of the stadium phase is to leave all of the jump rails up while completing the course within the time limit. Horses must be both precise and agile, which may be particularly difficult after the rigors of completing the cross country the previous day. At the end of the three phases, the penalties are calculated, and the rider with lowest score—lowest number of penalties—is declared the winner of their division.

A CONCISE HISTORY

Originally called “military” (militaire, as it was called in French), eventing has its roots in training for the battlefield. The International Equestrian Federation (FEI), which governs the discipline at its highest levels, states that “eventing originated as a military competition that tested officers and horses in challenges that could occur on or off duty. It also provided a basis to compare training standards between the cavalries of different countries.” Eventing first appeared as an Olympic event in 1912 in Stockholm, Sweden, and was considered the complete test of a young army officer’s charge. Horses and riders completed five tests that included endurance (roads and tracks), cross-country, speed (steeplechase), jumping and dressage. The endurance and cross-country phases took place over approximately 34 miles and had a total time limit of four hours! The steeplechase included 10 obstacles over a two-mile course. The jumping portion

required 15 obstacles that measured more than four feet high with a maximum spread of nearly 10 feet. Riders competed for both team and individual medals and only commissioned officers could compete until after World War II. With various changes in format, eventing has been included in nearly all Olympic Games since then, save during the World Wars. As mounted troops gave way to tanks during the World War II, Olympic eventing also saw a change in its team compositions. The 1952 Olympics in Helsinki, Finland, brought the first civilian competitors. The first female Olympic eventer competed in 1964. The sport remained fairly unchanged until 2004, when a new format was introduced. Sometimes called the “short format,” this new system removed the endurance and speed phases, leaving only dressage, cross-country, and stadium. The change was a compromise that made the sport more “television-friendly” and took up less land and resources—a necessity to keep the sport in the Olympic line-up.

THE SPORT TODAY

The Event at Rebecca Farm offers competitors and spectators alike the opportunity to see both the “classic” eventing format, which includes roads and tracks and steeplechase, in addition to cross country on “endurance day” and the modern short format that is part of the FEI competition landscape. Over the five days of competition, there are divisions that range from in-hand classes for young horses who will hopefully go on to successful event-

SCORING DRESSAGE: Each dressage test movement receives a score on a scale from 0, meaning “not performed,” to 10, meaning “excellent.” The total score is then converted into “penalties.” So, the higher the score, the lower the penalties assigned. These penalties carry forward

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through the other phases, which is why the dressage phase is so important to the end result. CROSS COUNTRY: Penalties are incurred when a horse stops in front of a jump, runs beyond it without jumping, or jumps outside of the flags.

Time penalties are added for going over the time allowed or even coming in too fast. The term “double clear” means that the horse incurred no jumping or time penalties. Any penalties are added to those from the dressage. Multiple refusals or the fall of horse or rider are

grounds for elimination. Volunteer jump judges are stationed at each obstacle to assist with scoring. STADIUM: Refusals, knockdowns and exceeding the time allowed incur penalties, which are added to those from dressage and cross-country.

STADIUM

The third phase, stadium jumping, tests agility and precision, as well as fitness.

SPECTATOR SAFETY & COMFORT Eventing is a fun sport for competitors and spectators alike! Particularly on cross country day, we encourage you to go out on the course to watch. Feel free to move around the grounds throughout the day to see all the obstacles being negotiated. Because of the nature of the event, there are a few considerations to keep in mind for everyone’s safety: • Enjoy walking the course but keep a “heads up” attitude. • Horses always have the right of way. • Stay behind any marked barriers or ropes, and cross only where allowed. • Look both ways and listen for warning whistles before crossing the course. • Be aware of galloping or loose horses. • Stay out of pathways and away from obstacles. • Remember that courses change throughout the day without much warning, so what was safe one minute can be dangerous the next. • Supervise children at all times, and keep pets on a short leash.

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HEIGHTS AND DISTANCES OF THE TWO JUMPING PHASES

NOVICE

TRAINING

PRELIMINARY + CCI*

INTERMEDIATE + CCI**

ADVANCED + CIC***, CCI***

Cross-Country Maximum Distance (meters)

2,200

2,600

3,120

3,575

3,990 Advanced/ CIC*** 6,270 CCI***

Cross-Country Speed (meters per minute)

350–400

420–470

520

550

570

Cross-Country Maximum Jumping Efforts

40 Advanced/CIC*** 35 CCI***

2’11”

3’3”

3’7”

3’9”

3’11”

3’3”/4’11”

3’11”/5’11”

4’7”/6’11”

5’3”/7’11”

5’11”/8’10”

Cross-Country Maximum Jump Drops

3’11”

4’7”

5’3”

5’11”

6’7”

# Stadium Jumping Efforts

9–11

10–12

11–13

12–14

13–15

Stadium Maximum Height

2’11”

3’3”

3’7”

3’11”

4’3”

Stadium Maximum Spread

3’7”

3’11”

4’3”

4’7”

4’9”

Cross-Country Maximum Jump Heights Cross-Country Maximum Jump Spread (top/base)

ing careers, all the way up to the CCI*** (Concours Complet International three star), which showcases some of the most talented horses and riders competing at the top of the sport internationally. See the chart above for what you can expect at each level.

CLASSIC COMPETITION

The Event at Rebecca Farm is one of only a handful of competitions in the United States to host a “classic” event. Sometimes called a “three day” or “long format,” it includes dressage on day one, endurance on day two and stadium on day three. Endurance has four phases: A and C is roads and tracks, B is steeplechase and D is cross-country obstacles. Rebecca Farm offers three-day competition at the novice and training levels. The classic event is the ultimate test of horseand-rider fitness. During phases A and C (roads 48

and tracks), riders trot through marked gates over several kilometers, warming up their horses and pacing them to meet an optimum time. After phase A, riders continue to phase B, the steeplechase. This is made up of several brush fences set on an oval track. These are taken at speed, and horses are encouraged to jump through the brush rather than over it. After steeplechase, the riders bring the horses back to the trot for phase C, which is like phase A only longer and slower and is meant to help cool down the horse. After phase C, the rider brings the horse to the “10-minute box” for veterinary inspection and cooling out before moving on to cross-country. After the rider dismounts, the vet will check the horse’s temperature; pulse; and respiration, which is when proper conditioning, preparation and a good team on the ground are proven. Provided the horse has recovered sufficiently, the rider will get back on and

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YOUNG AND FUTURE EVENT HORSES

The Event at Rebecca Farm also offers divisions for up-and-coming event horses. Sanctioned by the U.S. Eventing Association (USEA), the program aims to “educate American event horse breeders on the type (conformation, build, movement and athletic abilities) needed for a young horse to be developed into a successful upper level event.” In general, the Young Event Horse classes offer a low-stress opportunity for four- and five-year-old horses to transition from schooling to competition. Each horse is judged in three areas: conformation, dressage and jumping. Stadium and cross-country jumps for the four-year-olds are inviting—a maximum height of 2’11”. Cross country includes logs, ditches and simple water crossings. The five-year-olds jump a maximum of 3’6”. The Future Event Horse competition showcases yearlings, two-year-olds and three-year-olds who are shown in-hand. The show area is triangular and marked using flower boxes or other solid objects. First, the horse is shown standing so that the judge can evaluate its structure and legs. The horse is walked around the triangle, and then trotted, with the judge watching the horse move from three viewpoints: from behind, from the side, and from the front.

SOUNDNESS The horse’s physical conditioning and soundness is a critical part of eventing competition. The day prior to dressage, a ground jury and the show veterinarian inspects all horses competing at the FEI (international) levels. As the riders jog them in-hand on a firm surface, the judges watch for any signs of lameness. “The jog” is open to spectators, and horses and riders are turned out to the nines with horses braided and coats polished. A second jog takes place the morning prior to the stadium phase and follows the same format. This jog is perhaps more critical because it comes after the rigors of cross-country day. It showcases horses’ fitness as well as the horsemanship skills of riders and grooms who spend hours the night before icing legs and providing drug-free treatments to help the horse feel good and pain-free in the final phase.

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Synthetic brush over solid base.

JUMPS

COMMON CROSSCOUNTRY HERE AT REBECCA FARM, spectators may hear the cross-country jumps referred to by such interesting-sounding names as “Lincoln Log,” “Rockhenge,” “Moose,” “Saloon” and “Train.” Behind those names, however, are common types of jumps, each with rules as to their height and placement. A course designer considers terrain, flow, natural obstacles and a variety of other elements when putting together a course.

shaped jump tests the horse’s straightness. Corners can have an angle up to 90 degrees. One side is wide, and the other comes to a point. The horse jumps toward the narrowest side, perpendicular to a bisecting line. ROLLTOP: This jump has a half-rounded barrel appearance on top. It is fairly easy for horses to negotiate because it mimics the shape of the horse’s jump. 3

HERE ARE SOME COMMON KINDS OF JUMPS YOU’LL SEE ON THE COURSE. 1

COOP: This is a triangle-shaped

jump with a wider bottom and a pointed top. They come in a variety of widths and heights. 52

CORNER: This triangular-

TRAKEHNER: This is a rail over

a ditch. It is a test of the horse’s bravery . 5

BANK: These are steps

jumped up or down from one level to another. They are a test of a horse’s balance. DROP: This jump requires the horse to jump over a log fence and land at a lower level from takeoff. It is closely related to the bank and is a test of bravery balance and control. 6

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BRUSH:

This has a solid base with natural or synthetic brush placed on top. The horse should ideally jump through the brush rather than over. 8

CORNER

Triangularshaped jump

DITCH: The

horse jumps across a ditch. It may be used alone or in conjunction with other types of jumps. The contrast of the dark space can give some horses pause. LOG: This is the most common type of cross-country jump. It’s used in the construction of verticals, oxers, log piles and triple bars. 9

10 TABLE: Like its namesake, this jump has a flat top and both height and width. The horse

should jump across it, and it is taken at speed. It can get very wide. “Chairs” and “benches” are variations of tables (The cover image is a table jump). 11 WATER: A small natural or man-made pond that has a simple entry/exit for lower-level horses to splash through, or drops, banks or jumps inside the water for upper-level horses to negotiate. Riding into, through and out of water requires energy for both

COFFIN

A combination of rail, ditch and skinny

horse and rider, given the drag the water places on the horse’s movement. There is also some color contrast at play. 12 SUNKEN ROAD: This is a technical combination jump that is made up of banks and rails. At the lower levels, this will generally consist of a bank down, then a few strides to an up-bank. At upper levels, this is more complicated with a series of three or more types of jumps.

ROLLTOP

Half-rounded top.

COFFIN: This is a combination jump that includes a rail, ditch and rail. This combination tests the rider’s ability to organize and control his speed. 13

ARROWHEAD OR CHEVRON: This narrow 14

fence is shaped like a triangle that is wide at the top and comes to a point at the bottom. The point is wider at lower levels. It’s harder for the horse to judge the takeoff point than with other jump styles. 15

WATER

jumping into and galloping through water

COMBINATION: Two

jumps (or three) labeled “A and B.” They count as a single jump on the scorecard.

FROM THE HORSE’S VIEWPOINT: Sometimes the placement of a jump can have an impact on the difficulty of an obstacle. For example: • A jump with an uphill approach is easier as long as there is the opportunity to increase speed up the hill. • A downhill approach is more difficult because the horse and rider must maintain balance. • Approaching a jump from a turn is easier because the turn helps with the balance. • Jumping from light into dark is difficult because it takes time for the horse to establish where he might be landing. • Jumping into daylight is much easier because the horse can see where he is going. • Straight-line combinations are easier for the horse as it has the most time to understand what he is being asked to do.

• A bending line combination can be more difficult as the rider has to make a decision about how many strides he will fit between the jumps. • Narrow jumps and corners are tricky because a horse, who has almost 350 degree vision (thanks to eyes on the side of his head) has a blind spot right in front of his head. The horse sees a narrow jump from one eye and a wide open space with the other. • Humans see in color, but horses see in contrast. A dark colored rail in shadow is very difficult. • Jumps at the end of a course can be more challenging because both horse and can become physically and psychologically fatigued. —Adapted from FEI Course Design Guidelines

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elcome to the 43rd anniversary of the Adequan/FEI North American Junior & Young Rider Championships presented by Gotham North. The US Equestrian Federation is proud to be a part of this premier equestrian competition in North America. Young equestrians gather from all parts of the United States, as well as Canada and Mexico, to vie for team and individual FEI medals in the four equestrian disciplines of Dressage, Eventing, Para Dressage and Show Jumping. HITS Saugerties welcomes Dressage, Jumping and Para Dressage competitors this year, and we are very grateful to them for hosting this special competition. The Eventing competition will take place at Rebecca Farm in Kalispell, Montana, to be run alongside the prestigious competition, The Event at Rebecca Farm. These championships are vitally important to the development of riders, aged 14 to 21, who will likely go on to represent their countries in future international competitions. It is our privilege to present these riders with the opportunity to showcase their talents and gain valuable international championship experience. It would not be possible to offer these championships without our sponsors and supporters, and we are extremely grateful to them for their continued support. Only through their generosity and valuable contributions are we able to present this unique event, which is so important to these athletes on their road to becoming the next generation of top international competitors. We would especially like to thank all of the volunteers, staff, and officials who work tirelessly to ensure that this competition is fair, safe, and enjoyable for everyone involved. On behalf of the United States Equestrian Federation, thank you to all the equestrian sport enthusiasts for coming out to cheer on the exceptional horses and riders competing in these 2017 Championships. Good luck to all the competitors, and may you enjoy this rewarding and wonderful international event!

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THE ADEQUAN/FEI NORTH AMERICAN JUNIOR AND YOUNG RIDER CHAMPIONSHIPS

HE NAJYRCS, presented by Gotham North, is the premier equestrian competition in North America for riders between the ages of 14 and 21. It’s also the only Fédération Equestre Internationale championship competition to take place annually on this continent.

Gotham North Georgina Bloomberg

The North American Junior and Young Rider Championships (NAJYRC)

traditionally brings top young eventers from the United States’ various compe-

tition regions together to compete with teams from nations such as Canada and Mexico for an event modeled on the Olympic Games. Riders must meet certain

criteria before their region or nation selects them for their respective teams, and to receive a berth for the NAJYRC is both a momentous achievement and an important gateway for these junior equestrians. The NAJYRC is both a proving

ground and a goal in itself for talented young riders. By providing these equestrians the chance to work with renowned coaches and to test their skill, discipline, and endurance against some of the best riders from other nations, the NAJYRC helps eventing thrive for future generations. Cover page: 2016 Individual Young Rider Champion Shelby Brost and Crimson. Above: 2016 winning Junior Riders Team, Area I. Photos by Leslie Mintz.

YOUNG RIDER AWARDS CICOYR 2* Winning team members receive: cooler, sash, USEF gold medal

CICOYR 2* Individual gold medalist receives: cooler, USEF gold medal

NAJC Ch. N.Am. CCI 1* Winning team members receive: cooler, sash, USEF gold medal

NAJC Ch. N.Am. CCI 1* Individual gold medalist receives: cooler, USEF gold medal

Silver and bronze team members receive: sash, USEF medal

Silver and bronze medalists receive: USEF medal

Silver and bronze team members receive: sash, USEF medal

Silver and bronze medalists receive: USEF medal

Ribbons given through 6th place Team

Ribbons given through 10th place

Ribbons given through 6th place Team

Ribbons given through 10th place

2016 RESULTS YOUNG RIDERS TEAM

INDIVIDUAL

JUNIOR RIDERS TEAM

INDIVIDUAL

CICOYR 2*

Shelby Brost

NAJYRC CH N.AM CCI 1*

Carmen Holmes-Smith

USA AREA V/IX

Canada

USA AREA I

Canada

Clara Cargile

Katie Lichten

Madeline Backus

Madeline Lichten

Alyssa Phillips

Erica Jarrell Cornelia Dorr

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Gotham North Georgina Bloomberg Wish the best of luck to all athletes competing at the 2017 Adequan/FEI North American Junior and Young Rider Championships

OFFICIALS

NAJYRC PRESIDENT OF GROUND JURY

WAYNE QUARLES, Kentucky, USA Wayne holds the following licenses: FEI “I” eventing judge and technical delegate, FEI level 2 steward, USEF registered (“R”) judge for dressage, and senior (”S”) judge and technical delegate for eventing. He is also a USEF recorded “r” Connemara judge.

NAJYRC TECHNICAL DELEGATE

ATAÍDE PEREIRA, Brazil Ataíde Pereira commanded the Brazilian Army Riding School for five years. He has been a technical delegate in many competitions in South America and abroad, including for the Pau, France CCI4*; for the Pan American Games in 2015 in Toronto; and in Kentucky for the NAJYRC in 2014 and 2015. Ataíde was an assistant technical delegate in London for the 2012 Olympics and WEG in 2014 in Caen, France.

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NAJYRC GROUND JURY MEMBER

NIKKI HERBERT, England, UK

HELEN CHRISTIE, South Island, New Zealand

Since 1980, Nikki has been a BD judge, now List 2 and an FEI 3 and 4* judge. She holds the BHSI, UKCC L3 Dressage; is an accredited BE, BD, and PC coach; and is the Eastern Region’s national coach educator. For many years Nikki directed Pony Club training, and she continues to develop the club abroad.

Helen is from New Zealand. She has ridden at the 3* level, and has served on the Board of Eventing NZ and as a selector. Helen is a national technical delegate, course designer, and dressage judge to Grand Prix level. She is an FEI eventing judge and steward. She has judged at FEI events for more than 20 years.

NAJYRC VETERINARIAN

NAJRYC FEI STEWARD

YVES ROSSIER, Québec, Canada

JANIS M. LINNAN, Idaho, USA

Yves has been a professor of equine sports medicine at the Université de Montréal since 1990 and has been published in numerous academic scientific journals. He has held many appointments at competitions over the past 25 years. Yves is currently the national head FEI veterinarian in Canada and the veterinary delegate for eventing, jumping, dressage, and driving for the Fédération Équestre Internationale.

Janis has extensive competition, officiating, and managerial experience. She is licensed as an FEI 3*/4* eventing judge, USEF “S” eventing judge, and FEI chief steward in dressage, eventing, and para dressage. She currently serves as the FEI steward general for eventing in the US, is chair of the Eventing Licensed Officials Committee, and sits on the USEA Board of Governors.

ASSISTANT NAJYRC STEWARD

ANA SCHRAVESANDE, Texas, USA Ana organized her first event in 1981. She specializes in new event organization. Ana is an FEI (Fédération Equestre Internationale) and a USEF (United States Eventing Federation) course designer, judge, and technical delegate.

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JUNIOR AND YOUNG RIDER CHAMPIONSHIPS:

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ATASHA KNIGHT is an uberachiever. She graduated high school at age 15, and at 17 she already has 40 college credits under her belt. In addition to being a fulltime college student, she’s also working toward qualifying for the North American Junior and Young Rider Championships. To qualify for Junior Championships, she must compete successfully at a CCI* event, which can have a maximum of 32 cross-country jumping efforts and 13 show-jumping efforts. Should she be picked to go to the NAJYRC, she’ll be required to attend riding camp, clinics, and lessons before traveling with her horse from the East Coast to Montana for a week of grueling competition. Complicating matters for Natasha is her Type 1 diabetes, an autoimmune disease that prevents her pancreas from producing the insulin her body requires to keep her blood glucose at a safe level. In addition to what she eats and drinks, illness, pain, lack of sleep, emotions, stress, hormones, exercise, dehydration, and adrenaline can all wreak havoc on her blood glucose. So the rigors of eventing, which often involve all of the above, mean that Natasha must constantly monitor her health. She typically tests her blood glu-

cose level 10 times a day to determine if she needs insulin. Her service dog, Zoey, alerts her when her levels are off, but Zoey can’t do anything to fix the problem—that’s all on Natasha. It’s a delicate dance with serious consequences. Why would a child put herself through so much to pursue a goal of competing at the NAJYRC? “[The] NAJYRC is such a distinct program, with nothing else like it existing,” Natasha says. “The opportunity to be a part of a team, like in the Olympics or Pan American Games, at such a young age is incredible.” Since 1974, the NAJYRC has served as the North American eventing championships for young riders aged 16–21 (dressage, show jumping, reining, endurance, and para-dressage were added later). A junior division for ages 14–18 was added in 2006. Juniors compete at the CIC* level. For the NAJYRC to be a continental championship, at least two nations must be represented. This year, only US teams will be competing in the Young Rider division. Thus, the Young Rider competition will be a Nations CupTM, which does not require more than one country’s participation. The Nations CupTM format will allow teams to earn points toward

their international ranking. Another change this year is that the disciplines aren’t competing in the same location at the same time. While eventing will be held for the first time at Rebecca Farm, dressage, show jumping, and para-dressage will be contested in Saugerties, New York. For Sarah Broussard, organizer of The Event at Rebecca Farm, bringing the NAJYRC to Kalispell is a multigenerational dream come true. “I am honored and excited to be able to host the NAJYRC,” Sarah says. “It means a lot to me, not only because I was a young rider myself and know what it’s like to be in their shoes, experiencing the thrill and excitement of competition, but [also] it falls right in line with my mother’s vision of Rebecca Farm being a place of support, education, and community for all ages. We hope [that], by participating in the NAJYRC, young

DETERMINATION AND ADVERSITY

It takes rare determination to qualify for the Young Rider Championships. Natasha Knight, who also has Type 1 diabetes, has long been focused on this goal.

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riders feel valued and special.” Indeed, support and education are what make the NAJYRC more than “just” a championship competition. Because it follows the rules of the Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI), the governing body for all international equestrian events, the competition is intended to help riders move up to competition at international events, such as the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, the World Equestrian Games, and the Olympics.

HE FIRST TIME JESSICA HEIDEMANN COMPETED at a 1*, it was at the 1998 Young Rider Championships, where she was competing as an individual (at that time, having already competed at a 1* was not a qualification requirement). But even individual competitors are part of a team. “I was learning how to be on my own, looking at colleges, trying to further my career with horses,” Jessica recalls. [At the championships, held in Colorado,] “Mom had a horrible multiple sclerosis attack because of the altitude, so she ended up in the hospital. My horse had scratches and she was drug-tested after dressage. I remember it being a very

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large field. Everything about the experience was very stressful. So I was very thankful to have Young Riders. What a wonderful way to do your first 1*, when you have all these people there to help you out. It was wonderful having that camaraderie and teamwork.” Despite all the stress, Jessica took individual gold at the 1998 Championships. In 2000 she and her Area VII (Northwestern states) teammates took team gold, and in 2001 Jessica won individual silver. She and her former equine partner “French Twist” went on to compete successfully at the advanced level, finishing in the top 15 twice at Rolex and representing the United States at the World Cup in Malmö, Sweden, in 2015. Young Rider Area I Coordinator Deb Meeks agrees that the team aspect of the championships is vital for a young person. “Kids don’t get a chance to ride in teams, to understand team dynamics, [to have] to set self aside for the good of the team. It’s a crucial concept for a teen to get ahold of.” Being part of a team is a big draw for Natasha Knight. “Having support from teammates is not something that equestrians receive on a regular basis,” she says. “Most competitions, we are only able to

compete as individuals. Therefore, being a part of a team is what every young rider strives to accomplish.” Another plus for competing in the NAJYRC is getting to meet and ride with the masters of equestrian sports. “My goal has always been to ride for the [US Equestrian] Team,” Jessica says. “I remember running into [eventing legends] Jimmy Wofford and Ralph Hill and some of the other big names I’d never met in person. Getting that exposure and being able to watch the dressage and show jumping riders… It’s exactly what I wanted to do, and to be able to do it in that setting with that amount of support—it was a real game-changer.” “The Young Rider program should give kids access to superstars, to legends, to people who can inspire them and shape their future,” says Deb Meeks. And the superstars are happy to participate: Area I’s coach this year is topranked international eventer Buck Davidson, who came up through the Young Rider ranks and is a successful veteran of many international events, including The Event at Rebecca Farm. Buck is from pretty impressive stock—his father is Bruce Davidson, two-time Olympic medalist and winner of multiple world championships.

CONGRATULATIONS Area III Young Riders 1* TEAM Ivie Cullen-Dean Five-Star

Gigi Hogan Samba Dromo

2* TEAM Maggie Baker Blue Stockings

Maddie McElduff Loughnatousa Caislean

Mikensey Johansen Grey Prince

Carson Richards Sandhills Brillaire

Magdalena Valenti Romoloâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Friar

Will Zuschlag RF Southern Command

World Equestrian Games 2014 team member and former Area II (Mid-Atlantic States) coach Sinead Halpin-Maynard describes coaching an NAJYRC team: “I don’t need to teach them how to ride. My job is to help them hone in and figure out what type of warm-up is going to be the best warm-up for you and your horse. ‘Let’s go through and make sure we don’t leave any points on the table because your accuracy is off.’ I want them to have a good experience. I want to filter them into the high-performance program.” Deb Meeks says the NAJYRC, and the road to the championships, as a six-lane highway: everyone is welcome and the road can take you to some pretty spectacular places. “There’s plenty of room in each lane. And they can take that highway as far as they want to go.”

UP THE RANKS

Jessica Heidemann took the individual gold at the 1998 Young Rider Championships and went on to compete at Rolex and the World Cup (2015). Her Young Rider experience prepared her for her career.

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THE YOUNG RIDER MENTORSHIP PROGRAM If you don’t have a 1* or 2* horse or you’re not competing at the NAJYRC level, you don’t have to miss the show. The US Eventing Association’s Young Rider Mentorship Program was designed to allow young people who aren’t competing in the championships to see first-hand what goes into putting on an event at that level, in the hopes that the experience will inspire them to stay involved. Anyone under 21 who is not competing at the NAJYRC can apply for the opportunity to participate. After a rigorous selection process, five protégés are chosen to work hands-on with the stewards, course designers, technical delegates, and judges during the championships. Jane Cook was only a sophomore in high school when she was selected for the program and paired with FEI and USEF judge Jane Hamlin during the competition. “She was a wonderful mentor,” Cook recalls. “She’s really good about answering questions and asking us questions, as well.” One day, Jane helped redesign a section of the cross-country course that had been flooded. “We got to walk the lines as they were being built and comment on where we would put the question, what we would do with the question. That was another really interesting moment. The day of, everything rode out exactly as the judges had said.” Another day was spent rotating between each of the dressage judges’ booths to see the different perspectives on a dressage ride. Jane was allowed to unofficially judge some rides and then discuss her scores with the judges. On show jumping day, she helped inspect the stadium course with the course designer, ground jury, and technical delegate before moving up to the announcer’s stand to learn about announcing and scoring. Jane left with a solid understanding of—and growing interest in—the behind-the-scenes roles at a world-class event, which is exactly what coordinator Vicki Howard-Fine hoped for when she and others first envisioned the program. “There are so many ways, so many other opportunities to remain involved in a sport that you are passionate about and that you love,” Vicki says. “And I think that is a consistent takeaway from this program.”

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ADEQUAN USEA GOLD CUP SERIES The Adequan USEA Gold Cup consists of 11 qualifying competitions at the Advanced and CIC3* levels which culminate at the Nutrena USEA American Eventing Championships. The $40,000 Adequan Advanced division serves as the Gold Cup Championship division at the AEC, and the winner will be named the 2017 Adequan USEA Gold Cup Champion. For more information visit: www.useventing.com/ competitions/goldcup

2017 Qualifiers Richland Park Advanced & CIC3* | Aug. 25-28, 2016| Richland, MI (Area 8) Aspen Farms Advanced | Sep. 9-11, 2016 | Yelm, WA (Area 7) Plantation Field Advanced & CIC3* | Sep.15-18, 2016 | Unionville, PA (Area 2) Woodside Int’ Advanced & CIC3* | Oct. 7-9, 2016 | Woodside, CA (Area 6) Red Hills Advanced & CIC3* | Mar. 9-12 | Tallahassee, FL (Area 3) Carolina Int’ Advanced & CIC3* | Mar. 23-26 | Raeford, NC (Area 2) Galway Downs Advanced & CIC3* | Mar. 31- Apr. 2 | Temecula, CA (Area 6) The Fork H.T. Advanced & CIC3* | Apr. 5-9 | Norwood, NC (Area 2) Chattahoochee Hills Adv. & CIC3* | Apr. 7-9 | Fairburn, GA (Area 3) Rebecca Farm Advanced & CIC3* | Jul. 19-23 | Kalispell, MT (Area 7) Millbrook H.T. Advanced | Aug. 3-6 | Millbrook, NY (Area 1)

Gold Cup Final Nutrena USEA American Eventing Championships $40,000 Adequan Advanced Division | Aug. 30 - Sept. 3 | Tryon, NC

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EVENTING’S MELTING POT Don’t judge a horse by his color or his breed. While today’s event horses represent more breeds than ever before, the lineage doesn’t always match the label. BY JO MESZOLY

lance at the competitor list at The Event at Rebecca Farm and count the number of different breeds and countries from which those breeds originate. The list resembles attendance at a United Nations meeting: Dutch-, Danish-, French-, Canadian-, Irish-, and American-bred horses all have the chops to compete—and win— at the triathlon of horse sports.

IT’S IN THE BLOOD

Eventing wasn’t always the proverbial melting pot. For many years, Thoroughbreds dominated the sport. They often came from the racetrack and were re-trained for eventing. A growing interest in warmblood breeds and changes to the format of international eventing competition have since ushered in a diverse and international pool of equine competitors. 76

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Barb Crabo and Everyready II, out of a Thoroughbred dam and Swedish Warmblood sire, finished fifth in the CIC3*

Thoroughbreds and Thoroughbred crosses, which are bred for speed and stamina, are typically in contention, but you might also see horses from various German warmblood varieties, named for the regions they come from: Holsteiners, Hanoverians, and Oldenburgs. Other European countries also produce eventing-quality horses, including the Netherlands, Ireland, France, Belgium, and Poland. Warmbloods were originally bred as farm workhorses; but over time, breeding heavier horses with lighter

Swede,” explains Crabo, a veteran competitor at The Event at Rebecca Farm. Last year Crabo and her Swedish Warmblood, Eveready II, finished fifth in the CIC3*. She notes that the 18-yearold homebred “has a Thoroughbred mom,” whereas Crabo’s 11-year-old mare, Over Easy, bears Swedish/Holsteiner bloodlines. “Over Easy was bred for dressage,” she says. “I thought she’d might make a training-[level] horse, but she’s moved up the ranks. You never know.” Over Easy and

some of the other warmbloods, Holsteiners tend to be athletic, good jumpers, and I’ve had good luck with them. That said, my top horse right now is a Trakehner.” (At press time, Payne and 13-year-old Vandiver finished second at the Pine Top CIC3* in Georgia.)

THE RIGHT MIXTURE

Warmbloods aren’t newcomers to US equestrian sports. They’ve been popular at the upper echelons of dressage and show jumping for several decades. It stands to reason

Eventing wasn’t always the proverbial melting pot. For many years, Thoroughbreds dominated the sport. They often came from the racetrack and were re-trained for eventing. horses made them more suitable for equestrian sports. The door is open to any horse with the athleticism, endurance, and grit to withstand the grueling challenges of eventing. Which are favored? Preferences rest with individual riders, owners, and breeders. “To be successful, a horse has to have that edge,” says Barb Crabo, a 4* event rider and trainer based in Scottsdale, Arizona. “It’s not enough to be capable. A horse has got to really want it.” “I fell into Swedish Warmbloods because I married a

Crabo finished third in Rebecca Farm’s CIC2* in 2015. Doug Payne, a 4* event rider and show jumper, trains and rides a wide array of breeds. When he evaluates a prospect for eventing, Payne says he considers the horse’s capabilities and jumping ability more than bloodlines. But, when pressed to name a breed preference, he admits an affinity for Holsteiner/Thoroughbred crosses. “In my opinion, Holsteiners have a good work ethic,” says the Aiken, South Carolina-based trainer. “Better than

that, with dominance in those two disciplines, they’ve now permeated eventing. Eventing competition format changes have likely altered the types of horses who compete. For years, scoring placed more weight on cross country, but that’s no longer the case. Nowadays, the three phases are more equally weighted, so having a horse that can excel at dressage and show jumping is just as important as one who can bravely go the distance on cross country. And in the mid2000s, the steeplechase and roads and tracks phases were REBECCAFARM.ORG

“With every equestrian sport, the breeding gets more refined. But when it comes to three-day [eventing], it’s much more about attitude, willingness, and desire in that horse.” – S H A R O N W H I T E dropped from what was then known as the endurance phase (The Event at Rebecca Farm is one of few competitions that still offers this classic format). The change standardized a “short” format for international competitions. In essence, endurance has been de-emphasized a notch in an effort to make the sport more inviting to horses bred for dressage and show jumping. “OTTBs (off-the-track-Thoroughbreds) are definitely still out there, but they aren’t the only ones you see anymore,” says Crabo. “Dropping steeplechase and roads and tracks has opened it up. And dressage has gotten so competitive. To be really successful, you need a horse who’s fantastic at all three phases.” It’s hard to cite any breeding trends within the sport, though some periodically garner more attention. Irish Sport Horses are by no means new to international eventing competition, but they seem to be particularly popular right now and have earned a reputation for being brave and athletic. Last year, Buck Davidson and Irish Sport Horse Copper Beach bested the field of competitors to win Rebecca Farm’s CCI3*. Despite the notable rise of European sport breeds, when it comes to top-level competition, one breed still has more clout than any other: the Thoroughbred. At the upper echelons, says 78

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Payne, these horses—or those with a hefty dose of Thoroughbred coursing through their blood—typically dominate 3* and 4* events. Because they are bred for stamina, Thoroughbreds are tough to beat over long distances. “There are outliers, for sure, and exceptions,” says Payne. “But as a general rule, the straight warmblood—on a long course—will hit the wall in eight minutes or so. A two star is one thing, but on a really demanding course, or one that’s muddy, you’re better off with a Thoroughbred.” Indeed, many European-bred event horses have significant Thoroughbred lineage buried in their pedigrees. Look closely at the Holsteiner or Hanoverian who wins an event, and you might find as much as 50 percent or more Thoroughbred blood in the family tree. And good luck distinguishing between the Thoroughbreds and crossbreds based on conformation, much less separating the Oldenburgs from the Holsteiners or the Hanvoverians from the Selle Francais. “It’s very hard to separate the warmbloods,” Crabo admits. “I just bought a horse who is registered Danish, but you look at his bloodlines and he’s pure Trakehner.”

SO, WHAT MAKES A WELL-BRED, WINNING EVENT HORSE?

“Talk to six riders and you’ll get six [different] answers,” says Sharon White, a 4* rider and trainer based in Summit Point, West Virginia. “With every equestrian sport, the breeding gets more refined. But when it comes to three-day [eventing], it’s much more about attitude, willingness, and desire in that horse. And one other component: the partnership between horse and rider. Sometimes it takes years to develop that relationship to succeed and work through the levels. It’s what makes eventing special.” MacKenna Shea piloted her Holsteiner stallion Landioso to a CIC3* win in 2016.

Buck Davidson won the Rebecca Farm 2016 CCI3* on the Irish Sport Horse Copper Beach.

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HALT CANCER AT X TO FIND A CURE BY ALISSA KINNEY MOE

IVE YEARS AGO, Sarah Broussard launched Halt Cancer at X in memory of her mother, beloved The Event at Rebecca Farm founder Rebecca “Becky” Broussard. The mission was simple: to simultaneously continue the renowned equestrian competition her mother was so passionate about, while also raising money for national breast cancer research efforts and local support services for patients and their families in the Flathead Valley. Since its inception, Halt Cancer has

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become a veritable powerhouse for the cancer community, raising approximately $250,000 to date—and Sarah has created a phenomenon that honors Becky, a devoted patron of the equestrian community who lost her own brave, tenyear battle against breast cancer in 2010.

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Halt Cancer at X, which is held in tandem with the four-day Event, one of the largest equestrian triathlons in the United States, raised an astonishing $120,000

last summer—more than double the amount raised just one year earlier. “I’m absolutely blown away,” said Broussard at the close of the Event in July 2016. “To see this huge outpouring of support has been incredible.” Halt prides itself on being a truly homegrown effort, garnering support from the riders who come to compete, the equestrian sport-loving fans that turn out to both enjoy the competition and contribute to an inspirational cause, and the Kalispell community who want to keep Becky’s memory alive. “When we started Halt Cancer, a lot of people gathered pledges or gave because they knew and loved my mom,” Broussard shared. That base of support continues to expand, as evidence by doubled fundraising numbers from one year to the next and an astonishing tradition of volunteerism, with over 300 volunteers filling 550 positions. Vendors are getting involved, too: saddle pad manufacturer Fleeceworks partnered with Halt last summer by introducing a new initiative, “Pads with a Purpose,” which featured Halt Cancer at X customized saddle pads worn by top riders during the competition and later auctioned off for an impressive $7,500. Sarah summed up the evolution: “As Halt Cancer has grown, we’ve recognized the need to give people a variety of ways to participate. There are so many different kinds of people who have been impacted by cancer, and we want to be part of the solution. … Today, there’s a place for ev-

eryone to participate in Halt Cancer at X, whether it’s by participating in the Rebecca Farm to Market 5K Fun Run, making a $10 parking donation, or bidding for a Halt Cancer at X saddle pad. There truly is a chance for everyone to take part in something great.”

THE FUNDS

After the Event and fundraising concludes, a selection committee takes over

commonly used to treat other forms of breast cancer often prove to be ineffective against TNBC, and there are currently no approved, targeted therapies available for this particular subset. “My patients motivate me to wake up each day to try to improve treatments for them and to provide hope, even when I cannot cure their illnesses,” Dr. Mutter said. “I am truly privileged and honored to play a role in their lives.” Drs. Capecchi and

“The support we have received for Halt Cancer in years’ past has been phenomenal, and we could not be more thankful for everyone’s help in making it what it is today.”— SARAH BROUSSARD

FUNDING THE FIGHT • One in eight women in the US will develop invasive breast cancer during her lifetime • $130,000 funds raised at Halt Cancer at X 2016 • DOUBLE what was raised in 2015

the wrenching task of wading through the numerous grant applications received each year, in order to decide which of the many worthy studies, labs, and programs will receive funds raised during the Event. First, the committee picks the local organizations in the Flathead Valley, home to a close-knit medical community that offers much-needed support to those whose lives have been devastated by cancer. This past October, Sarah announced that Save a Sister, Cancer Support Community Kalispell, Flathead Valley Cancer Aid Services, and Flathead Cancer Chicks would receive grants totaling $60,000. The medical research grants were announced in February: $50,000 was given to first-time recipient Dr. Robert Mutter of the Mayo Clinic and $20,000 to the telomere study, headed by Dr. Mario Capecchi and Dr. Simon Titen, who have now won five Halt Cancer grants. Dr. Mutter’s research focuses on developing successful therapies to battle Triple Negative Breast Cancer (TBNC), widely considered to be one of the disease’s most aggressive subsets. Therapies

Titen of the telomere study expressed similar gratitude for the work they are enabled to do through grants provided by organizations like Halt Cancer: “We are elated to be selected as a Halt Cancer at X grant recipient again,” Dr. Capecchi said. “The work we are doing is an attempt to design a novel technique, and the potential to help many patients is undeniable.” Through the telomere study, Capecchi and Titen are learning how cancer cells add new telomeres, chromosomes that control cell growth and aging, and whether current therapies can effectively stop a cancer cell’s ability to reproduce.

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For Sarah, her resolve to continue fighting breast cancer remains as fierce as ever: “The support we have received for Halt Cancer in years past has been phenomenal, and we could not be more thankful for everyone’s help in making it what it is today,” she says. “We look forward to supporting cancer research for years to come. Hopefully, there will be a cure along the way.”

• $385,000 raised by Halt Cancer at X since 2012 • 10,000 spectators came out for Halt and the Event • Five years since the fundraiser began • 100% of funds raised go directly to research and programs • 20,972 residents of Kalispell, MT* • 300 volunteers who filled 550 volunteer positions • 33 Fleeceworks pads auctioned • $7,500 raised from the Fleeceworks auction • $20,000 raised from parking • Five local support organizations received 2016 grants • Two major research labs received 2016 grants • 10 courses at Rebecca Farm, ranging from novice to Olympic qualifier

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HEN DESCRIBING WHY he nominated fellow The Event at Rebecca Farm volunteer Joe Carbonari for the Special Person honor, Malcolm Hook says: “My nomination was based on his dedication to the Event, the fact that he never complains about drawing the short straw and being assigned the less prestigious jobs, and that he will put in long hours and still treat everyone graciously. Joe is a gentleman and a friend.” That kind of dedication is

a theme that runs throughout Joe’s life, reflecting his unwavering commitment to his family, his friends, his beloved Flathead Valley community, and The Event at Rebecca Farm. His wife Pam describes someone driven to bring people together, connect them, and inspire them to engage and be involved with the world around them. After working on the East Coast for years, Joe and his first wife Polly moved to Kalispell—where his grandfather had lived and where he’d spent many a

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childhood vacation—in 1984. True to form, Joe threw himself whole-heartedly into his adopted home, putting his business acumen to work by launching local promotional product/ marketing/consulting company Carbonari Associates and later collaborating on a column for the weekly Flathead Beacon called “Two for Thought” with a fellow Valley resident. His entry into event announcing, however, was a bit more nuanced—Joe and Polly’s daughter, Jenny, was a show

jumper, and Polly helped to orchestrate local equestrian events throughout the 1980s and ‘90s. At one point, Polly was down an announcer for an upcoming show and asked Joe to step in. Thus began his longtime involvement with event announcing. “He’s been a fixture ever since,” says Malcolm. Throughout the years, Joe has applied his hallmark dedication to his announcing duties, studying up on a sport he had previously known little about so that he could do the job right. Many would say he has since evolved into the voice of Rebecca Farm—one that is memorable, articulate, calm. “He’s always well-organized and always able to take info and facilitate judges and admins to be able to help them to have as successful a show as possible,” says current wife Pam. “At this point, he has a system for seeing all of the arenas as he’s announcing and he stays very focused and ready to respond to whatever is happening on the course.” Pam notes that it’s important to Joe that Rebecca Farm is a success, and he takes pride in the fact that he’s been able to watch The Event grow and develop—he’s grateful to have a part in something he sees as so important to the community. As Joe himself explained in a video about what it means to be a volunteer at The Event: “Being involved with Rebecca Farm gives me an opportunity to hone myself a bit, to strive for the same excellence that I see in the riders and in the horses. Being around them gets the best out of me.”

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Left: L-R: Jerome Broussard, Sarah Broussard, Jennie Brannigan and Rebecca Broussard. Above: Sarah and Rebecca present a check to MacKenna Shea, center. horse ownership. Mrs. Broussard (known as “Becky”) was truly respected and admired by all who knew her, and the sport of Eventing has benefited at all levels from her extraordinary vision, involvement and loyalty. The Event at Rebecca Farm was the fulfillment of Becky’s vision of creating a world-class international facility for education and competition. The year 2011 marked the inauguration of the Rebecca Broussard Developing International Rider Grant, the culmination of Becky’s dreams to create and to fund a grant with the goal to inspire, advance the skills and expand the knowledge of developing riders at the international level.

The Rebecca Broussard Developing International Riders Grants are designed to assist and to encourage the development of event riders at the highest level of the sport. These grants will be awarded to offset some of the travel and training expenses in the pursuit of achieving the qualities of an international rider. These grants are not available to any rider that has already achieved the honor of representing United States of America at the international CCIO 3* or CCI4* eventing competitions. The Rebecca Broussard Developing International Rider Grant Fund has been separated into two types of grants. The first grants were

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IN DECEMBER 2016, The USEA Foundation and the Rebecca Broussard International Developing Riders Committee announced the recipients of the 2016 travel grants. As part of the USEA Foundation’s renewed Rebecca Broussard Grant Program, these riders not only received assistance with travel, they were eligible to interview and apply for the two International Grants which total in excess of $30,000. All those listed (and any FEI competitor at The Event at Rebecca Farm) took part in the interview process in Kalispell, July 21-24, 2016. The two yearend grants were presented at the USEA Annual Meeting and Convention in December 2016. Congratulations to all the riders who have worked so hard to prepare for the competition at The Event at Rebecca Farm. 2016 RECIPIENTS IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER: Andrea Baxter, CA

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Kirsten Buffamoyer, SC

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Anna Collier, WA

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Leah Lang-Glusic, IL

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awarded to multiple riders who displayed the potential qualities of an international rider. These grants are used to offset some of the travel expenses to compete at The Event at Rebecca Farm CIC3* and CCI3*. From this group of competing riders and riders who did not receive the initial grant, but still qualified and competed at

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