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Learn why the Friesian Sport Horse is turning heads across the Northeast.

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10 At the Ingate

64 C onnecticut Horse Shows Association

16 Letters

66 Y ankee Walkers, Gaited Horses of New England

18 Media Review 20 Business Bits

68 W est Greenwich Horseman’s Association

24 Stable Solutions

69 G reen Mountain Horse Association

26 In The Saddle 30 Ask the Vet courtesY of Jrpr

56 News in the Region

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85 Connecticut Dressage and Combined Training Association 102 Saratoga Driving Association 117 New England Pinto Horse Association

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125 Affiliation Forms 128 Directories 136 Classifieds 137 Advertiser Index 138 The Horse’s Mouth

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104 Winter Carnival Sleigh and Cutter Festival

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t may have been a fairly mild winter for us here in the Northeast, but I am always excited for the start of March,

when spring is just around the corner, and warmer weather for riding is (hopefully) getting closer as well.

We may not be out of the woods just yet, but if you’re longing for seventy-degree temperatures, it’s never too soon to start planAnd although we are still in an economic crisis, that doesn’t mean you can’t load your horse into the trailer and plan a weekend (or week-long) getaway with him.

Camping with your equine is the perfect way to relax and become acquainted with nature, and luckily, it’s much less expensive than booking an equestrian vacation.

However, planning a camping trip does take a lot of time and organization. Whether you want to take your horse out-of-state or stay in your own backyard, be sure to read Lindsay Joslyn’s article, “Setting Up Camp,” on page 44. In it, she discusses the different items you’ll need to pack, as well as the type of research to conduct on campgrounds before embarking on your retreat.

If you’re an event rider planning your competition schedule, Christina Keim’s article, “3... 2... 1... Liftoff ” will help you perfect your position for approaching even the most troublesome fences that you’ll find on the cross-country course. To learn how to improve your riding, as well as what mistakes you should avoid making, turn to page 32.

Also in this issue, we are excited to announce the return of our popular column, “In the Saddle,” with advice from respected horseman Chris Cox. This month, Cox discusses how to better communicate with your horse. For tips on “reading” your horse, visit page 26.

On another note, we are sad to report that our Office Manager, Liz Roposa, is moving on to other opportunities, and will be leaving the Horsemen’s Yankee Pedlar. Liz spent six years working here with us, and although it is unfortunate to see her go, please join me in wishing her well in her future endeavors.

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I really enjoyed the article “Pony Power,” that was featured in your January issue. I haven’t jumped in a long time, so it was fun reading about young competitors learning the ins and outs of hunter/jumper showing. Thanks for a great article with good information!

The Pedlar has much improved recently. I’ve been a life member of the Connecticut Horse Council and have received the magazine for years.

Thanks for your efforts!

-Bette Emmons, New Milford, Conn.

I was just reading the digital version of the February Pedlar and came across The Horse’s Mouth column about feeding table scraps. I just love the illustration! It’s so

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In January, we shared a story about a fatal car accident involving a horse and rider in New Hampshire on Facebook. The driver, an 84-year-old man, fled the scene, and although the rider survived the accident, she broke her pelvis, and her horse was killed. We asked our fans: What do you as equestrians think we can do to educate the general public on sharing the roads? The following are some of the responses that we received:

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If my hands weren’t already full, steadying my mount, I’d take pictures of these yahoos’ license plates to have it on record. It’s something that’s not reinforced enough, just like giving cyclists room.

The difference is, I’m on a 1,000-lb. animal that just might get spooked.

I don’t think local police would help, and I’m not aware of those signs, but I’m contemplating adding to my vest something saying “mounted patrol”—that word might just slow them down!

-Lisa Melone

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There are some towns that have road signs posted saying, “Vehicles must yield to horseback rider when signaled,” Upton, Mass., being one of them. I want to bring those signs to my community but cannot locate the manufacturer/ supplier. People see us riding on the side of the road as a spectacle.

Most slow down, but gawk as they do so. Some are annoyed and speed up as they go around to get by. Just a reminder like a sign regarding the Massachusetts General Laws as they pertain to sharing the road with everyone would be helpful.

-Katelyn Jenkins

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I think the issue is that no one knows the law.

Something must be done.

I’ve had cars speed past me but also honk their horns.

They should try to switch places and see how they can steady and stay on a 1,200-lb. animal.

-Alicia Allaire The use of head cams while hacking out on the roads would help to catch and prosecute those drivers who treat this as a sport and show no respect and total disregard for human and equine lives.

-Maria Wynne

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9.4% Make time for volunteer work

8.2% Try a new discipline

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By Kate Naito BOOK

Horsekeeping

by Roxanne Bok. 358 pages, paperback, Twin Lakes Press (www.prospectapress.com), 2011, $25.00.

City dweller-turned-horsewoman, Roxanne Bok, perhaps made the best mistake of her life when she decided to save a dilapidated horse farm from being subdivided. This book is the Bok family’s memoir, retelling the 18 months of ups and downs that they experienced when they traded their urban New York City lifestyle for the very unglamorous responsibilities of novice horse farm owners. Not only do we get to witness the improvements on the farm as they happen, but we can also see Roxanne’s struggle as an equestrian and follow the Bok family as they grow together during this life-changing experience.

Bok tells her story in a clear, honest voice, and she is remarkably down to earth despite leading a privileged life. Her love of the land and the animals living on it is apparent. Those from New England will appreciate her description of this beautiful area which we hold so dear. Since many of us are struggling financially, some readers may not enjoy hearing about how much money the family spent on non-essentials. But to soften the sting, Bok is generously donating proceeds from book sales to equine charities.

BOTTOM LINE: Think you want to own a farm? Read this first.

BOOK BLAZE OF GLORY, by M. Garzon. 340 pages, paperback, Virtualbookworm.com Publishing (www.virtualbookworm.com), 2011, $15.95.

For those of you who got sucked into the Twilight series (whether you openly admit it or not), the mysteriously named M. Garzon has a book that will defi-

nitely call to you. Blaze of Glory is a story that revolves around 17-year-old Tea, a bit of a wild child who lives with her twin brother and cruel stepfather. The highlight of her life is being around horses, but even that has its dangers.

The story and the characters can really be addictive, and it’s enjoyable to see how Tea’s relationship with her family members grows throughout it.

But what keeps this from getting a higher rating is that it comes with a caveat to parents of teens.

Tea is 17, and the interest of her affection is her hot 23-year-old cousin (by marriage only, but still a bit creepy). Suffice it to say, Tea has one main thing on

her mind, and it’s not riding horses. The romantic relationship that develops throughout the book definitely falls under the category of forbidden love.

The question isn’t whether teen girls would enjoy the book, but rather whether they should be reading it in the first place.

BOTTOM LINE: Sex, romance, forbidden love…oh yeah, and horses.

BOOK THE STRESSED HORSE,

by Hilary Shalvey. 176 pages, paperback, Trafalgar Square Books (www.horseandriderbooks.com), 2011, $45.00.

If your horse is stressed, chances are there is something you can do to alleviate it. Any

number of things can stress out a domesticated horse, whether it comes from issues in the stable, the paddock, or the riding ring.

This all-encompassing book addresses the many sources of stress that we may unknowingly inflict on our horses, and gives concrete advice for de-stressing.

Shalvey has clearly organized her topics into 12 chapters, starting with the mechanics of stress and signs to look for. After the basics, the author dives into sources of and solutions to equine stress. The chapters on stabling and turnout address issues such as what to look for in a relaxing turnout space. The riding and training chapters discuss how the rider’s position affects the horse’s stress level, among other points.

And there are also chapters about horse shows, alternative therapies like massage and naturopathy, stress-related diseases, and the role of tack.

All in all, the book provides a fantastic overview to get you thinking about your horse’s stress in a productive way.

The only downside is the price, which seems a little steep for a paperback.

BOTTOM LINE: Practical ways to reduce your horse’s stress, starting today.

DVD RIDER & HORSE BACK TO BACK: Establishing a Mobile, Stable Core in the Saddle Physiotherapist, instructor, and upper level dressage rider Suzanne von Dietze demonstrates over 50 practical exercises for “back-friendly” training, both in the arena and on the longe line, in this instructional DVD. Von Dietze teaches you many techniques for strengthening your posture in the saddle and stretching your muscles to prevent straining while riding. BOTTOM LINE: This DVD demonstrates easy-to-follow techniques that provide great knowledge for every rider and trainer.

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Papows’ Passion On January 21 during the Winter Equestrian Festival, author Jeff Papows, PhD signed copies of his critically acclaimed book Unbridled Passion: Show Jumping’s Greatest Horses and Riders. Attendees also got autographs from many of the elite athletes showcased in the book. A portion of all of the book proceeds will go to the Children’s Wish Foundation International, Inc. Papows said, “Our riders’ inspiring stories are a great way to occupy the mind of a child struggling through difficult times while in treatment or a hospital stay.” (www.UnbridledPassion.net)

with one unique horsewoman, Rebecca Tyler Lockhart of Gainesville, Texas, who advocated the start-up of a Paint, stock-type horse registry in the early 1960s. The group started from only a few members, and it continues to grow with 111 active regional and international Paint horse clubs, almost 6,000 Youth members, and a massive World Championship Show. (www.apha.com)

Thoroughly Exciting The brand new organization, the North East Thoroughbred Sporthorse Association (NETSA), recently held its first meeting in Sutton,

High Fashion in Florida The Player’s Club in Wellington, Fla., recently held a wildly fun fashion show as part of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s “Equestrian of the Year” Celebration. The Dressage Connection presented the fashion show with well-known dressage riders as their models. The evening also included a silent auction offering bridles and tack from Windsor Equestrian. The whole event benefited the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. (www.TheDressageConnection.com)

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Emilia Hilgers and Sir Zachary are the winners of the Hodges Badge Company Equestrian Catalog Cover Contest.

Mass. Thoroughbred enthusiasts came from Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and New Hampshire to support this new association, which has the specific goal of providing new careers for off-track Thoroughbreds (OTTB).

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She’s Got the Blues Hodges Badge Company has announced the winner of its annual Equestrian Catalog Cover Contest, which attracted over 250 entries.

Gracing the cover of the 2012 catalog are 10-year-old Emilia “Emmy” Hilgers of California and her Welsh pony, Sir Zachary, owned by the Riverview Pony Club. The photo, taken

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APHA’s Golden Anniversary The American Paint Horse Association, which has registered more than one million horses, officially turned 50 this year on February 16. APHA began

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Elite athletes featured in Papows’ book were on hand signing autographs at the Winter Equestrian Festival.

NETSA Directors Velma Emery and Melody Taylor-Scott.

Purina is encouraging owners of senior horses to share their stories, with the return of the Purina Senior Horse Tales Contest. If you have a memorable story that shows the bond between humans and senior horses, you can enter at www.activestill.com by April 18.

Three winners will receive their choice of a ton of free Purina Equine Senior or Equine Senior Active Healthy Edge horse feed. (www.activestill.com)

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[ helpful hints for horsekeeping ]

Stable Solutions

MOST ZOONOTIC AILMENTS AND DISEASES CAN BE PREVENTED BY USING VACCINES.

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be familiar with. “Lucky for us here in New England, zoonoses are present but generally don’t pose an epidemic-type threat to human health. Our animals are well-cared for and vaccinated against many of the diseases. Rabies is probably the biggest scare in Massachusetts, since it is fatal. There are one to two cases per year in the state.

“It is important, however, to occasionally take a worldwide view of the situation. We are all animals and are all susceptible to many of the same pathogens.”

Eastern Equine Encephalitis

Defining Zoonoses

By Sue Perry

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oonoses are generally defined as animal diseases that are transmittable to humans. This includes diseases of both wild and domestic animals.

Many of today’s infectious diseases are zoonoses. Since these diseases can infect both animals and humans, the medical and veterinary communities often work closely together in clinical, public health and research settings. In the clinical setting, this is especially important for pet/horse owners who are immuno-compromised (have a weakened immune system, such as from AIDS). In public health, human and animal disease surveillance systems are important in tracking and controlling zoonoses such as the avian influenza virus (bird flu), West Nile Virus (WNV), Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) and food borne pathogens.

Because these diseases come from animals, prevention and control strategies require the combined efforts of many fields: veterinarians, animal owners, physicians and public

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health professionals. Anyone who works with animals and suddenly becomes ill with an infection should assess the risk of zoonotic potential (i.e. could an animal have made me sick?) and seek medical attention.

If you look up “zoonoses” in the Merck Veterinary Manual, you will find an entire chapter devoted to the topic. There are hundreds of these diseases, some of which are found worldwide and some of which occur only in one country or continent. Zoonotic diseases can be caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi and a variety of parasites (primarily worms).

Some zoonotic diseases are spread by contact, such as ringworm and rabies. Others require an intermediary “vector” to spread between humans and animals. This vector is often an insect; mosquitoes are involved with WNV and EEE, while ticks carry the Lyme disease bacterium.

We spoke with Dr. Jay Merriam of Massachusetts Equine Clinic in Uxbridge, Massachusetts, to get more information on zoonotic diseases that horse owners should

EEE has been in the news recently, with a couple of human cases reported in eastern Massachusetts in 2011. The disease is caused by any one of several similar viruses, all of which are transmitted by mosquitoes. EEE has been isolated from 27 different species of mosquitoes in the United States. Spread of the virus among the insects is amplified in swampy areas where they breed. When infected mosquitoes leave the swamp and move to drier, upland forests, they bring the virus with them and have the potential to pass it on to birds, horses, and humans when they choose a host for a blood meal.

The virus is also spread from mosquito to vertebrate animal to mosquito to vertebrate animal, thus widely spreading and intensifying the disease.

Clinical signs of EEE infection in horses usually involve central nervous system dysfunction: altered mental state, impaired vision, aimless wandering, head pressing, circling, inability to swallow, irregular uncoordinated gaits and convulsions. Most deaths occur within two to three days after the onset of clinical signs.

West Nile Virus

WNV was first identified in the blood of a woman in Uganda in 1937. It gradually spread though Africa, the Middle East, and Asia, and is occasionally seen now in several European countries. WNV infection was first recognized in North America in 1999. Since then, it has spread throughout the United States and parts of Canada and Mexico.

WNV survives in a transmission cycle between wild birds and the Culex species

Lyme Disease

Lyme disease is a tick-borne, bacterial disease found in the United States, primarily along the East and West coasts. Ticks infected with the bacteria transmit it into their hosts during feeding (sucking blood). All animals and humans are susceptible. The risk of transmission is highest during periods when the tick nymphs (spring) and adults (fall) are actively seeking hosts where they can get a meal.

Horses that are infected with the Lyme bacteria may not have any specific clinical signs. Lameness, muscle soreness, back pain and hyperesthesia (increased sensitivity to touch or pain) have been attributed to the disease. The lameness can shift between limbs. Some horses may also exhibit subtle behavior changes.

Dr. Merriam says, “Humans and horses get the same treatment for Lyme disease—antibiotic therapy. Doxycycline is most commonly used. It is given for eight weeks to ensure that all of the Lyme bacteria will be eliminated.

In both species, the therapy will fail if the

patient stops receiving the antibiotic prematurely.”

Rabies

Rabies is an acute inflammation of the brain and spinal cord caused by a rhabdovirus. It principally affects carnivores and bats, although it can affect any mammal. It is invariably fatal once clinical signs appear. Rabies is found throughout the world.

Transmission of the virus is almost always by introduction of virus-laden saliva into the tissues if the victim, usually by the bite of a rabid animal. Although much less likely, it is possible for virus from Grooming your horse daily can help prevent ringworm. saliva, the salivary glands or the brain to cause infection in a second mammal of the fungus from one of the lesions. by entering the body through a fresh wound, Transmission from horse to horse and horse an open cut/sore or via absorption though to human is by direct contact or by grooming intact mucous membranes. The rabies virus is implements and tack. Most lesions are seen in not spread via blood or aerosol particles. the saddle and girth areas (“girth itch”).

The most reliable signs of rabies, regardless Treatment is generally topical. Whole-body of species, are acute behavioral changes and disinfectant rinses may be recommended and unexplained, progressive paralysis. Any animal, individual lesions can be treated with antiwhether wild or domestic, suspected of exposing fungal products. Grooming tools and tack a person to rabies should be quarantined and should be disinfected and affected horses considered rabid until proven otherwise. should be isolated. Caregivers should wear Pre-exposure rabies immunization is disposable gloves and wash their hands after strongly recommended for all people in high- handling infected horses. risk groups, such as veterinary staff, animal control officers, and wildlife personnel. It is Prevention of Zoonoses four injections over four weeks. The vaccine Horses have more vaccines against zoonotic cannot be absolutely trusted in the event of diseases than people do. Vaccination programs subsequent rabies exposure and so must be on a schedule recommended by your veterisupplemented by a limited post-exposure narian are an essential preventive measure. Use injection regimen. fly spray and insect repellent daily on yourself Dr. Merriam is frequently a member of and your horse. Public health officials employ veterinary aid teams in developing countries. vector control measures, such as mosquito “Rabies is an epidemic in these countries. spraying, to reduce the spread of zoonoses.

Many animal owners lack knowledge of the Be vigilant and practice good horsemandisease and don’t have the money to pay for ship. A horse that is groomed daily is not a vaccines for their workhorses. Governments likely candidate for ringworm infection. It have been slow to spend money on rabies takes a tick 24-36 hours to inject the Lyme control, and when it is spent, it is directed bacteria into its host, so prompt detection primarily towards the canine population. In and complete removal of the tick with tweethe United States, however, almost every horse zers will prevent infection. and family pet is vaccinated against rabies.”

Dr. Merriam reminds us, “Don’t get stuck in your local view with these diseases.

Take a world view once in a while. What Ringworm Ringworm (dermatpphytosis) is a fungal can be done to help others and their infection of the skin, hair, and claws. The animals? Remember that we depend upon fungus is found worldwide and all domestic healthy farmers and work animals in other animals are susceptible. Humans become countries for many of the fresh fruits and infected via contact with the skin lesions on vegetables that we eat.” an infected animal.

The clinical signs of ringworm consist of Sue Perry is a Certified Veterinary Technician one or more patches of hair loss (alopecia), and equine massage therapist. She lives in Upton, redness, scaling and crusting. Diagnosis is Massachusetts, with two event horses and runs initially visual and is confirmed by culture “Muscle Magic,” an equine massage service.

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of mosquitoes.

Horses of any age can be infected by WNV. The clinical signs and course of the disease are highly variable. Neurologic abnormalities, similar to those with EEE, are frequently seen. Other common initial complaints include colic, lameness, anorexia, fever, and depression.

The fatality rate of infected horses is generally 30-40%. Overt clinical signs in horses that do recover can last up to several weeks, with improvement usually occurring within seven days of the onset of clinical signs.

While 80-90% of owners report that the horse returns to normal function one to two months after the disease, at least 10% of owners report longterm deficits that limit athletic capabilities. These deficits include residual weakness or uncoordination in one or more limbs, fatigue with exercise, focal or generalized muscle atrophy and changes in personality and behavioral aberrations.

The treatment for WNV is supportive as there is no specific antiviral therapy.

Anti-inflammatory treatment, such as flunixin meglumine (Banamine), is particularly helpful.

Asymptomatic infection is the most common outcome of human exposure to WNV by a bite from an infected mosquito.

The severe form of the disease occurs in about 1 out of 150 persons exposed to the virus and is most common in the elderly.

West Nile fever, a syndrome characterized by fever, headache, and malaise, is seen in about 20% of people infected with WNV.

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[ training tips with Chris Cox ]

In The Saddle

We Must never Make the Mistake of thinking a horse can’t coMMunicate.

Put Theory Into Practice: Part 1

By Chris Cox with Cynthia McFarland

through many years, my experienCes with horses —both positive and negative—have helped me develop the training methods that i use today. From a very early age, i was Fortunate to spend most oF my time riding and working with horses, and i believe the horse has been my greatest teaCher

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e all can learn valuable, lifechanging lessons from horses, if only we pay attention. In working with horses, we must be willing to let go of our own agendas at times, and this is tough for many people to swallow. We have to admit that we’re not always right. So often, we expect horses to accept what they are asked to do without

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considering how the horses view such situations. If we don’t understand how horses think and we don’t work with the horses’ minds, we find plenty of roadblocks and battles that can be avoided—if we only learn to “read” our horses.

My horsemanship has been—and still is—an ongoing journey. I always make it a point to keep the horse’s needs first and

foremost. More than any techniques, it’s the philosophy behind everything I do, and it’s my understanding of how the horse’s mind works that gives me success.

I always say that the difference between a horseman and a trainer is that the trainer trains the horse while the horseman trains himself.

So many people, even professionals, miss a lot of cues about what horses, through their body language, are trying to tell their handlers. Such people never have learned to read horses. Unlike humans, horses are fairly transparent; they always “say” what they mean.

Although horses communicate nonverbally, we must never make the mistake of thinking they don’t communicate. That is why it’s so important to learn to read the horse’s body language. He communicates through his expression and body language.

A horse never yells a verbal message; some people might wait for that, but it won’t happen. Instead, we must learn how to interpret his body language. The good thing: There’s a wealth of information available about the psychology of horses and how they think. Through articles, books, television, videos, DVDs, clinics and courses, horse owners today have the best opportunities ever to understand their horses and build great relationships with them.

Purpose and Communication

Any time your horse changes his mind and, thus, his thought process, it is apparent through his body language. He might resist and become stiff, or yield and become soft and willing. If his body language is resistant, it’s up to you to react immediately before that resistant thinking transfers to his feet and into movement.

As horsemen and -women, we’re not perfect, and we make mistakes. Whenever we do something wrong on horseback, we should try to correct it immediately— before it transfers into movement on the horse’s part.

Your horse must think about something before he does it, and you can use this to your advantage. When your horse

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Read Body Language Here’s what to look for as you learn to read your horse’s body language.

These different forms of body language tell you about your horse’s frame of mind.

• Pay close attention to your horse’s eyes and ears. They clue you in to what your horse is thinking and where his attention is focused. Your horse’s mind is always directed wherever his This horse’s ears are attuned to whatever is behind him; consequently, that’s where his ears and eyes are focused. attention is directed.

• Your horse’s eyes and ears always tell you when his feet are about to move. his eyes give the first signs that his feet are going to move, then his ears and then his body, and those signs finally transfer down through the body to his feet. If you miss the signs in the eyes and ears, you can find them in the body as your horse moves forward, kicks, bucks, etc. Some horses react faster than others, but this always is the pattern.

With one ear forward and one to the side, this • Licking his lips means your horse is horse’s attention is divided; he might be trying relaxed. This always is a positive sign. to figure out what’s happening around him.

• When your horse turns away and swings his hindquarters toward you, he is either dismissing you or threatening you, or he’s afraid of something.

• When your horse’s ears flick back and forth, he might be confused and sorting out things, or trying to take in everything that’s happening around him.

• Ears that are flat back denote aggression or dominance.

This horse’s attention is focused on what’s straight ahead, according to his ear position.

• a stiff neck and head carriage indicate your horse might be frightened, or he could be showing aggression or resistance.

• a horse that feels threatened or cornered usually reacts in a flighty manner. he also might act “bullish” and have little forward motion. If he feels too much pressure, he might retaliate by kicking, striking, pawing or biting. This seldom happens, but can occur when a stallion doesn’t think he has a way out of the situation.

• a frightened horse goes into survival mode. he adopts submissive body language and might actually quiver. he also might exhibit a lot of forward motion because he’s looking for a way out of the situation. he doesn’t want to challenge you, but still can present a danger because his entire focus is on getting away from whatever he views as frightening.

• a “sour” horse has had all he can take and reveals his attitude through his body language. he might fling his head and swish his tail, but his body is stiff, and he also has a “sharp” look to his eye.

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thinks about doing something negative, such as bucking, rearing or running off, he signals you first. If you pay attention to his body language, you have a chance to redirect him in a positive way.

You must train yourself to communicate clearly to your horse through your own body language. It takes time to develop your instincts around horses so that your responses to your horse’s actions literally become second nature.

I don’t have to think about my responses as much as I did early in my riding career, but I never want to stop being aware. Awareness keeps me in tune with my horse’s actions and thought processes. When I take what my horse does for granted, I might lose momentum going forward with his training, or even get myself hurt.

There should be a reason for anything I do with a horse—on the ground or in the saddle. I don’t believe in doing something with a horse if what I do has no specific meaning or purpose.

The reason: When a horse doesn’t find purpose in what he’s asked to do, he eventually becomes sour or develops a bad attitude; he loses his incentive and motive.

That’s why you must inspire your horse, and the way to do this is by helping him achieve things that make sense to him. You don’t want to take your horse’s natural instinct from him because this instinct actually helps him learn.

Horses are very purposeful animals. Whether they walk across a pasture to water or maneuver to find the sweetest grazing or the best shady spot, there is a reason behind what they do. Horses obviously are practical animals, and we can learn plenty from them about practicality and purpose.

Remember: The horse is a purposeful animal, period. That’s why your horsemanship must be purposeful.

That’s why you give your horse a job to do, even if it’s just going on a trail ride, trailing a cow, or riding to the mailbox. When your horse understands what you ask him to do—whether it’s taking a jump, crossing a creek, or working a cow—he tries harder when he finds purpose in that action. Every time you work with a horse, use techniques and applications to set up things so that your horse can please you. Look for him to make that effort. When you have a horse that puts his heart and soul into trying to please you and to do everything he can for you, you know you have a real partner.

People often have the misconception that, because they care for horses, the horses will be their friends. I’m sometimes asked if I consider my horses to be my friends. I do, but not in the way the person asking might think.

Friendship between a horse and a human isn’t equal. The human must be the leader if the partnership is to be effective. So you must

be the leader, and your horse must be a follower.

If your leadership skills are smooth and authoritative in ways he understands, he actually is happy to follow your lead. Your horse can and should feel comfortable around you. He shouldn’t feel threatened or intimidated, but always should know that you are in charge. You must demonstrate leadership skills to direct your horse’s thought processes and emotions, which transfer into his actions. Your horse must look to you for confidence, support and leadership.

When you approach a horse that hasn’t been handled, or has been handled in the wrong ways, the first thing in his mind is to protect himself. “How can I stay safe?” runs through his mind. I guarantee you: He’s not thinking, “Hey, maybe I can make friends with this person.”

In fact, most of the time that horse reverts to the easiest response, which simply is to flee.

Confining or roping that horse can put him into panic mode.

Instead, you must start developing the horse’s trust by using rhythm, feel and timing as you work to build the horse’s confidence. The better your techniques and skills, the more quickly you can teach your horse.

Think about the differences between a timid, anxious driver and a confident, experienced driver. Both can hop in a car and get to the store, but it takes longer and is a lot more stressful for the timid driver, who lacks a good feel for his task. That is why I always talk about rhythm, feel and timing with horses, which will be covered in depth in upcoming columns.

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[ your horse health questions answered ]

Ask The Vet

By Dr. Alfredo Sanchez-Londono, MV, MS, DACVIM (LAIM)

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Horses affected by clostridial myositis require fenestration of the affected area to allow oxygen to penetrate and decrease proliferation of the bacteria.

My daughterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pony almost died this past spring after contracting clostridial myositis following a routine vaccination. Now, another friend of mine is dealing with the same thing.

There is so little information available, I was amazed that after being in this business for over 20 years and having horses my entire life I had never heard of it before. Can you tell me a little bit more about the treatment and prognosis of this ailment?

This disease is caused by different species of Clostridium, including Cl. perfringens, Cl. septicum, and most frequently, Cl. chauvoei. This type of bacteria is commonly found in the environment and when it infects horses it can cause severe damage to their soft tissues. In the majority of cases, affected horses have a history of a recent intramuscular injection, but it has also been identified in some cases after lacerations or sites of recent surgical procedures. Other

names that it is known by are clostridial myonecrosis, clostridial cellulitis, or malignant edema.

The most common cause for development of the disease is after administration of an intramuscular injection. Common sites that are affected are the neck, the thigh and the rump area where the majority of people will apply injections. There are a variety of medications that have been involved in the development of clostridial myositis including analgesics, vitamins (most commonly B vitamins), antihistamines, steroids, selenium, epinephrine, vaccines, furosemide, and dextrose. There is confusing information about the exact mechanism as to why some horses will develop the disease and others will not. Some theories include that administering large doses of irritating substances like the ones previously mentioned too high in the neck area or in the hind leg

musculature can predispose an equine to development of the disease. Other clinicians believe that since the organism lives in the environment, it can be introduced easily into the muscle tissue, especially if not adequately cleaned.

The first indication that the animal may have the disease is the presence of emphysema under the skin, which will give the appearance of plastic wrap underneath it. The reason for this development is that the organism will proliferate under anaerobic conditions, meaning that it does not need the presence of air to survive and reproduce. So when the organism is in the muscle and under the skin it finds the ideal conditions to develop and cause severe damage of the tissues. It is very important to contact the veterinarian immediately after you notice this occurring, as the organism can multiply very rapidly and cause extensive damage (necrosis) to the affected tissues.

Other clinical signs that the horse may show are fever, severe to moderate depression, and as the disease progresses, he can develop severe complications such as laminitis, cardiovascular, and respiratory collapse.

The diagnosis of clostridial myositis can be confirmed by the use of an ultrasound which will show obvious gas pockets deep in the musculature. Another important diagnostic technique would be to perform a culture of the affected area to determine the exact type of bacteria and the antibiotics that it is sensitive to in case the initial treatment needs to be adjusted. Treatment for affected horses includes both medical and surgical approaches. Medical treatment will include the use of antibiotics, anti-inflammatories, and intravenous

About the Author alfredo Sanchez-LondoĂąo, MV, MS is an assistant professor and clinician at the cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University, and, specifically, the Tufts ambulatory Service in Woodstock, conn. he obtained his MV (Medico Veterinario) degree from Universidad de La Salle in Bogota, colombia in 1997. In 2000, he completed the requirements of the Educational committee for Foreign Veterinary Graduates (EcFVG) at Purdue University, then completed an internship and a Large animal Internal Medicine residency/Master of Science degree program at Purdue University in 2005. he joined the Tufts ambulatory Service in July of 2005. his main interest is Equine Medicine covering all aspects, from newborns to the growing geriatric equine population. he has performed research on respiratory diseases in horses, focusing on exercise-induced pulmonary hemorrhage (EIPh), inflammatory airway disease (IaD) and recurrent airway obstruction (raO).

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fluid therapy as needed. The most common antibiotic used is penicillin, which should be administered intravenously to reach as high levels as possible, eliminating the possibility of the bacteria to continue reproducing and causing more damage at the site of infection.

Depending on the severity of the case, the horse may require a more aggressive medical therapy which can include plasma transfusions, tracheostomy tubes, and laminitis prevention.

Surgical intervention involves fenestration of the affected area with the idea of allowing oxygen to penetrate into the tissues which will change the environment to prevent the bacteria from continuing to reproduce. In the majority of cases this can be done under heavy sedation and sometimes with the help of ultrasound guidance to find the deep pockets where the bacteria may be proliferating.

The prognosis of the disease

will depend on the type of bacteria involved in the infection, the amount of tissue affected, and most importantly, the rapid identification of signs. In the majority of cases the prognosis is favorable and the horse may have a very prolonged period of healing until the surgical fenestration is completely granulated. In general because of the extensive amount of tissue that is damaged, there will be some cosmetic defects that will be present over the affected area.

Since the majority of these problems happen in the neck area, sometimes neck movement can be slightly compromised.

It is advised to make sure that the area where any injection is going to be administered to a horse is clean, especially if the horse tends to roll and accumulate a lot of dirt over it. The key to a successful outcome will be early identification and treatment to prevent extensive damage.

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Liftoff Handling tHe approacH and takeoff to cross-country fences

By Christina Keim

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iding a successfull cross-country course is all about making adjustments to variables such as impulsion, balance, and length of stride, as well as doing enough

conditioning to ensure that both horse and rider are able to maintain these components throughout the length of it. In this article, Denny Emerson and Andrea Waldo help us take a closer look at how the effective cross-country rider tackles the approach and takeoff for various styles of fence, as well as several other critical factors which will help guarantee success.

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Keeping your seat low is key in successfully jumping ditches.

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Riders should not over commit their upper body when dealing with a water obstacle.

Back to Basics

Meet The Experts Eventing guru Denny Emerson ia USEA Hall of Fame inductee, author, and owner of Tamarack Hill Farm, located out of Strafford, Vt., and Southern Pines, N.C.

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Andrea Waldo is a USEA ICP certified instructor, Preliminary Level competitor, and co-owner of Triple Combination Farm in Ferrisburg, Vt.

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To ensure safety and effectiveness while navigating cross-country, the rider must understand that there is much more to it than simply galloping along and aiming at fences. Riders must recognize the difference between the balance required from the horse while traveling between jumps and the change in balance that is necessary for a successful approach and takeoff.

The rider’s position must also adjust in order to direct the horse through this shift in balance.

Waldo says that in-between fences, the rider’s main focus is on maintaining a balanced canter or gallop, depending on the level of competition. “Between fences, the horse may be long in their strides but they are still in balance,” says Waldo. “The rider is well up off the horse’s back.”

Emerson also emphasizes the importance of the horse and rider’s balance while in-between fences. “While galloping, the [rider’s] body needs to adjust all the time,” he says. “On the flat, the rider keeps their hips back and chin up. If going uphill, the rider needs to stay up off the horse’s

loins. If going downhill, they need to not pitch forward and then allow the horse to get running.”

“A key concept that riders must learn is that the gallop balance is different than the jumping balance,” says Waldo.

Ready, Aim...

Emerson says that he thinks of the approach to the fence as the time where the rider is “cocking the pistol,” or engaging the horse’s hindquarters and raising their forehand in preparation to jump.

“Lucinda Green once said that the last few strides in front of a fence are where you the rider need to be like the heavy end of a see saw,” says Emerson. “I want to feel that 75% of my horse is up in front of me.

Before you fire the pistol, you have to cock the hammer.”

When a horse is in a good balance for jumping, the hocks come underneath the body more. The rider then comes closer to the saddle, bringing their seat and hips deeper into the tack, while the upper body comes back towards a vertical position. “The exact style will be different

“One of the most important

When completing drops, it is critical for the rider to keep their body over their feet at all times.

things about riding water well, especially a drop into the water, is to not come in too fast.”

depending on the horse,” says Waldo. “But the rider should be close to the tack, as opposed to sitting into it, when they are on the approach.”

Emerson describes this shift in balance as transferring forward and downward energy into uphill and under energy, meaning that the hocks have come underneath the horse. “Some trainers say that it is the horse’s job [to make this change in balance], but I disagree,” says Emerson. “The rider can affect this change in balance significantly.”

One of the most dangerous mistakes to make on cross-country is to allow the horse to nosedive onto the forehand while approaching the fence, according to Emerson. This can be an especially grievous mistake when approaching a downhill fence. “You don’t want the horse to be on the forehand and going too flat, because they can’t get their knees up,” says Emerson.

“Approaching the fence in this position is how you end up with rotational falls.”

Up and Down: Banks and Drops

One of the variables that makes riding crosscountry both challenging and fun is handling the varied terrain. Fences that would be fairly straightforward if placed on a flat field become

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Keeping your horse’s hocks underneath him is a must when navigating banks.

more difficult questions when they are set in relation to a hill, for example. Bank complexes in particular attract spectators who marvel at horses and riders jumping onto and off of various levels, sometimes in sequence or in relation to other obstacles. These types of questions necessitate that the rider has a decent understanding of the speed, balance, and impulsion required from the horse as well as the most effective rider positions to achieve these variables.

Course designers are quite aware of the terrain when they position fences on a course.

In fact, sometimes the terrain can be an advantage. “Cantering uphill toward a three-rail ramp is probably one of the easiest fences to jump,” says Emerson. “The uphill approach helps to pull the horse’s shoulders up, and the shape of the fence matches the horse’s jump.”

On the other hand, coming downhill to a vertical is the exact opposite. “The terrain puts the horse on the forehand,” says Emerson.

“The rider needs to sit up and say ‘whoa,’ and tell the horse to really get their butt underneath them.”

Uphill fences and banks tend to invite horses and riders to balance back and sit up, respectively, and so they are often used to introduce greener horses and riders to the concept of handling terrain.

“I tell my students to ride to the up bank almost like it is a plank vertical,” says Waldo.

“You need to shorten your horse’s stride, because you want to get close to it before taking off, but you must keep your impulsion. The rider should keep her seat close to the tack but not driving into the saddle, with her upper body vertical and weight deep into the leg.”

Waldo says that a common mistake at an uphill fence is for the rider to sit and drive, or push with their seat, which ends up putting her body behind the horse’s motion and causes the horse to hollow his back. “At uphill fences and banks, you need to keep the horse’s hind end MARCH 2012

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4 Tips for Finding Proper Stirrup Length There are several different opinions regarding the proper length of stirrup for allowing the correct and effective use of the rider’s body while on the crosscountry course.

• In general, riders’ stirrups must be short enough to allow them to transition from a galloping position in-between fences to a more upright, rebalancing position on the approach. “If you ride with too long a stirrup, you cannot keep your legs underneath you,” says Emerson. “When your stirrups are too long, you will grip with the upper leg, which pitches the rider forward. This does not allow for a physically strong body position.” He adds that an adjustment by even as little as half a hole can make a big difference.

• The ideal stirrup length will be affected by both the shape of the horse and the physical proportions of the rider. “Finding the right length is a little bit intuitive,” Waldo says. “For example, some longer legged riders tend to ride quite short.”

• “The lower leg by your ankle bone needs to touch the horse just behind the girth,” says Emerson. While some riders prefer to shorten their stirrups for cross-country even another hole or two from their show jumping length, Emerson and Waldo both say that they tend to keep their stirrups about the same length for each phase.

• When finding the right length of stirrup on a given mount, the result should be a feeling of security. “It has to feel easy to gallop in,” Waldo says. “You should feel secure when going downhill. I shorten people’s stirrups [frequently]—they usually need to be above the ankle as opposed to below.”

underneath him,” says Waldo.

Drops and downhill fences can be intimidating for riders, particularly if they do not understand the physics involved in maintaining proper balance.

To help explain the rider’s position during a downhill fence or drop, Emerson says that riders should think of their stirrups as being a substitute for the ground, and therefore their stirrup leathers should remain perpendicular to the ground, no matter what position the horse’s body is in. “Riders need to learn to put their body where the horse isn’t,” he says. “So if the 36

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horse is going downhill, you need to put your body back.”

Waldo explains this concept another way, saying that no matter what the horse is doing, the rider should be keeping her body over her feet. This is critical to remain balanced when coming down a drop. “If you erased the horse, you want to land on your feet,” she says. “The stirrup leather is going to be perpendicular to the ground. This will allow you to land into your heels and to stay balanced.”

According to Waldo, you want to try to get close to the edge of the drop before the horse takes off—it is important to not approach drops with too much speed. “The rider should sit lightly,” she says. “Some people lean too far back. If you have a jump on the landing, and you are too far back with the upper body, your horse can’t recover in time. Staying back does not mean leaning back.”

Waldo says that when jumping a downhill fence, a similar technique is used. “You need to stay back,” she explains. “You don’t want to commit the upper body. You also need a lot of leg to support the horse without running them onto their forehand.”

Water and Ditches

Except at the most basic of levels, water obstacles incorporate the skills used when tackling banks or drops on dry ground with the additional variable of water. As riders move up the ranks, horses can also be faced with related jumps just before or after the water or even in the water itself.

“One of the most important things about riding water well, especially a drop into the water, is to not come in too fast,” says Waldo.

Your horse needs the time to assess the question ahead of him, which is harder for them to do with excessive speed.

Emerson says that the water should be approached with the rider staying slightly behind the motion. “If you are forward, the horse will land and then you will hit them just behind the ears,” he cautions.

“Be a little defensive with the upper body,” says Waldo. “It is especially important when dropping into water to keep the stirrup leather vertical. You don’t want to lean forward at them.

You never know when a horse might startle as they come into it. Also, the drag [of the water] can be a factor.” Riders who have overcommitted with the upper body are at a much greater risk of taking a swim.

Ditches are a style of fence which, though physically easy for the horse to jump, tend to be psychologically challenging for some riders.

Experienced horses often do little more than simply canter across their ditches, but greener horses can be more unpredictable with their takeoff and jump. “We do tend to over-ride ditches,” says Waldo. “The rider needs to try

to stay in the middle of their horse and to be with the motion of him. Ditches are one style of fence where being behind the motion is not good, because then you have to make a big move to catch up.”

Waldo says that the rider needs to keep her seat low on the approach to a ditch, without actually sitting. She compares it to being on the saddle, as opposed to sitting in the saddle. “About 75% of your weight is in your irons,” says Waldo. “You should not be driving or shoving with your seat, but you do want a forward-going feel. It is important to keep your hips and seat moving. If you stop following, you can inadvertently tell the horse to stop.”

The Power of Position

Waldo says that watching experienced riders, especially those with a physique similar to your own, can be a helpful tool when learning how to change your body position for various fences.

“The rider’s position can be influenced by their conformation,” she says. “What works for a tall, leggy rider is not going to be as effective for someone with a short torso and legs. For example, taller riders need to keep their body back much more.”

Whether on the approach, in the air, or on the landing of a cross-country fence, riders need to be aware of where their feet and shoulders are positioned. They also need to learn to develop a feel for the difference between the horse’s balance in-between and directly before the fence.

“Remember that the lower leg doesn’t change,” says Waldo. “It is the upper body that needs to change for the circumstance.”

Developing correct cross-country position requires as much time and practice as any other riding skill. Learning the effect of the rider’s body on the horse’s effort can help to ensure successful and safe rides.

5 Factors of Rider Position Emerson says that there are five factors which make riding cross-country different than any other form of equestrian pursuit.

They are: 1. Higher speeds 2. Variable terrain 3. The aggression which high speeds create in the horse 4. The fatigue of horse and rider (especially at the end of a course) 5. The fact that the obstacles are solid and immovable

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dream { { Chasing the One woman’s story of overcoming adversity and her quest for the Olympics

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Like a roaring tide, you hear the buzzing chatter from the sea of people surrounding your ebb and flow. Suddenly it becomes silent as a snowflake in the night and the sweet sound of a familiar tune breaks through the crowd: “Oh say can you see, by the dawn’s early light, what so proudly we hailed, at the twilight’s last gleaming...” You get goose bumps, sending a shiver up your spine. Then you see it—the stars and stripes rising in the rafters, and a light, warm rain begins to fall, like it often does in London during summertime. As you stand on the center podium—adrenaline coursing through your veins, butterflies in your stomach—you think to yourself, “could this be real?”

You pinch yourself...and wake up. It was a dream.

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(L-R) U.S. Chef d’Equipe Missy Ransehousen with team members Dale Derick, Rebecca Hart, Mary Jordan and Jonathan Wentz, and trainer Kai Handt in Florida in January.

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on the French Riviera—it was intensive.”

But, she continues, “I was exposed to a lot.

There’s so much international showing and training over there and I was immersed in it—was it easy? No. Was it worth it? Absolutely.”

Jordan is no stranger to hard work. Prior to becoming a para-equestrian, she was an avid

BUT FOR MARY JORDAN, a native of Wells,

Maine, this could be a reality. A fierce competitor by nature, Jordan’s got a shot at her Olympic dream as a para-dressage athlete. Since finding out she was eligible to be a para-equestrian competitor in 2009 after being diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in 2002, she has seen great success.

After missing the mark by 0.001% to achieve her International Certificate of Capability—needed to qualify for the 2010 World Equestrian Games (WEG)—Jordan headed to Norway to try to obtain a score of 60% and her Certificate. “My second para-competition ever was the 2009 European Championships, a CPEDI4*…this woman told me that I should borrow a horse and compete in Norway—two months later there I was riding a Hanoverian stallion.”

There, she received three qualifying scores— enough to take her to the Selection Trials for WEG in Lexington, Kentucky. After a ninth place finish in the Trials with her home-bred Hanoverian cross Paxton Abbey, Jordan made

her way to Lexington as an individual competitor, where she placed 13th in the Grade IV Championship. “One of the highlights of my riding career was taking Paxton to the World Equestrian Games—how often do you get to take a horse that was born in your lap to a show as big as the Olympics? It wasn’t a gold medal, but it was an incredible lifetime achievement to take a horse that you have such a deep partnership with to do that,” she says of the experience.

Mary aboard her own P. Sparrow Socks, “Clever,” at the But the road to the Games wasn’t Gold Coast Dressage Opener CPEDI3*. always an easy task. “I took my son to Norway and spent three weeks training there eventer who had many accomplishments and [for the European Championships]...people achieved them through will and determination. were speaking Dutch and German at me as I “I didn’t come from a horsey family, so I had to was trying to learn the FEI tests. You’re away make it happen for myself,” she says. “My career from your family, nobody speaks English, and started when I went to the University of New they have a very high expectation of training. Hampshire. I sold my event horse and bought Europeans tend to think Americans are fat, so I a foal. I wanted to have a horse that was better was on a strict diet. I wasn’t soaking up the sun in dressage, so I bought a 3-month-old filly

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Grade Ia: Mainly wheelchair users with impairment of all four limbs, may be able to walk with an unsteady gait, however trunk and balance are severely impaired.

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Grade Ib: Mainly wheelchair users with poor trunk balance and/ or impairment of function in all four limbs, or no trunk balance and good upper limb function, or moderate trunk balance with severe impairment of all four limbs.

Grade II: Mainly wheelchair users, or those with severe locomotor impairment involving the trunk and with good to mild upper limb function, those with severe arm impairment and slight leg impairment or severe unilateral impairment.

Grade III: Usually able to walk without support.

Moderate unilateral impairment, or moderate impairment in four limbs, severe arm impairment. May need a wheelchair for longer distances or due to lack of stamina.

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Mary pats Sebastian after a job well done at the Wellington Classic Sunshine Challenge CPEDI3*.

and Reiner Klimke’s book on training a young horse. I earned my USDF Bronze Medal on her.

When she was old I bred her and have my two mares now—Paxton and Clever. In 2007, I won the Training Master Rider of the Year, Training Master Amateur of the Year, and Training Horse of the Year with Paxton...then we went to the

American Eventing Championships and she was back to back reserve champion in her division.”

Fast forward to the 2011-2012 season, and Jordan has again seen success, including aiding the United States in qualifying for the London Paralympics, which will take place August 30 – September 4.

This in itself was no easy feat. “When you see the Olympics on TV, you think every country can send athletes. That’s not true, you have to qualify. The U.S. had to get a qualified team score...I rode in the [CPEDI]3* in Saugerties, New York, then in Australia in December, and just got back from Florida [at the end of January]. Our goal there was to qualify a

team [for London]—we secured a team slot with our best score to date.”

The next stop for Jordan will be the Selection Trials. This is where it will be do or die to get to the Games. “We will have just one competition.

They take all the people with an International Certificate of Capability (currently there are 17), and they take the top four scores [to London]. I’ll be competing against everyone for one of those spots—in Grade Ia it’s a walking only test, Ib is walk-trot, and II and III are walk-trot-canter—I have to perform a test that’s equivalent to Third Level. The bar is set pretty high. You’re going to have to score a 70% or better [to qualify]. That’s the goal I’m shooting for, is to have my best ride on that day to make the team.”

Though she recognizes that anything is possible, Jordan has an excellent shot at reaching that coveted 70% and a spot on the U.S. Paralympic Dressage Team. She has steadily improved since that first 59.999% in 2009 to scoring a 70.17% and 74.75% while in Florida this past January.

So what kind of preparation does it take for an athlete to get to the Paralympics? First, it takes an intense desire to reach your goals. “I’ve subjected myself to international judging at every turn, I stay in the best physical condition, and take care of the horses I’ll be using.

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Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got it in me to do better. You kind of want to follow up on what you think you can do. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s like a search for excellence,â&#x20AC;? Jordan explains.

Finding the perfect partner is also a necessity to achieve victory. â&#x20AC;&#x153;At a Robert Dover clinic I went to recently he said â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re only as good as the horse that youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re sitting on,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; and I agree.

When youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re riding certain horses you get a certain feeling and you just want to go for it. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When I went to Norway I started looking for horsesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;that elusive perfect horse that you can partner with...at GMHA in August I was introduced to Deecie Denison, who owns [my current mount] Sebastian. I had a good feeling that this was a horse that I could go to the Olympic Games withâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;he had a certain presence,â&#x20AC;? continues Jordan.

And just because Jordan is a para-athlete doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t mean she doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t train physically. Fitness is key to earning a trip to the London Games. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have to train and go to the gym,â&#x20AC;? she says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had MS for 10 years now and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m probably in the best shape of my life other than when I was in high school, and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m still trying to get in better shape.

With the prospect of going to the Olympics it certainly motivates me to get on the treadmill after dinner and run another 2.5 miles.â&#x20AC;?

When sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not competing or training, Jordan leads a life that is in some ways ordinary, and in others, extraordinary. She has a husband, a son, and a full time job. She feeds her own horses

and cleans their stalls. And of course, Jordan is forced to face the same reality that many horsecrazy Americans do nowadaysâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the expense. â&#x20AC;&#x153;To compete internationally requires a lot of money. Trying to find the sponsors and horses and money for saddles and vet billsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;things like

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Through the horses Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been able to go and experience so much.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a story that keeps unfoldingâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;I keep waiting to see where weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll go next.â&#x20AC;? that get in the wayâ&#x20AC;Śrealizing what I needed in a horse and realizing what I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have in my bank account [was difficult].â&#x20AC;?

As for the extraordinary? Jordan was the third person in her family to be diagnosed with MSâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;first her father, who was a quadriplegic that she never

saw stand or walk, then her sister was struck by the disease before discovering she herself had it in 2002. She began taking the drug Copaxone immediately as a treatment and became a part of Team Copaxone, an advocacy group of 10 people leading successful and active lives with MS, who travel the country sharing their stories with others.

This is where she learned of para-equestrian competition. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My friend and â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;teammateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; David said â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;you should compete in para-dressage.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; I researched itâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s competitive dressage for people with different disabilities. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s categorized based on levels of disability, and in 2009 I found out I was qualified to compete at Grade IV,â&#x20AC;? explains Jordan.

Jordan recognizes that both medical progression and her life with horses have kept her healthy, happy, and on the path to the Paralympics. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Through the horses Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been able to go and experience so much. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a story that keeps unfoldingâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;I keep waiting to see where weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll go next. To be able to pursue these things, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m deeply grateful for research and advancements.

I honor those people who have made it possible for me to do what I love doing,â&#x20AC;? she says.

And Jordan has one final message for anyone with great aspirationsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;disabled or not. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I really encourage people to pursue their dreams and donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t let MS or anything else get in their way.

If they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have an illness, [they should] realize that thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a great potential to achieve their dreams.â&#x20AC;?

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How to PrePare For Your Next CamPiNg adveNture witH Your Horse

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hoever coined the phrase, “everything but the kitchen sink,” must have been talking about camping with their horse. Even a simple weekend excursion requires extensive planning. Not only are you preparing and packing for yourself, but your four-legged companion as well. To make the next camping trip with your horse as carefree and safe as possible, start getting ready before you leave the comforts of home. »

PHOTOS PATRICIA JARVIS

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First off, decide where and when you want to go camping. Most campgrounds require reservations made up to six months in advance, while others permit walk-ins as long as there are sites available. Choosing where you want to go well before you leave allows you to determine what and how much you will need to pack based upon terrain, weather, length of excursion, and what the campground does and doesn’t offer, such as electricity or water.

Pre-planning also lends time for practice and physical conditioning. You don’t want to be out in the woods with a horse that doesn’t have much trail experience. Expose your horse to the various kinds of stimuli he might encounter out on the trails, such as dogs, ATVs, mountain bikes, and deer. Rehearse mounting and dismounting on the offside in case you find yourself somewhere where mounting from the left isn’t possible.

Tarps are also a part of the common camping

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experience. Big, blue, scary tarps. Practice working with one in the ring and desensitize your horse to being around it. The same goes for rain gear. It is usually brightly colored, and made of material that sounds and moves like plastic.

The last thing you want is to be unable to mount up for the day because your horse is afraid to let you near him in your strange new rain coat.

You also want to make sure the person or people you are camping with are the kind you don’t mind riding next to for hours and hours.

Some questions you should ask yourself about your company should concern the other party’s regard for safety, their horses’ temperament vs. your horse’s temperament, and if they bring the same level of experience to the trip. If you planned on galloping across an open field, but your trail buddy hasn’t mastered the trot yet, this might not be the trail riding partner for you.

To help ensure an enjoyable adventure, make

Sometimes, no matter how much you’ve planned for your trip, something goes awry, and you find yourself fumbling for a tool to help you get out of a jam. Here are eight items that we advise bringing with you at all times:

sure all your bases are covered. Practice and training are only part of what you should be doing before you load up your trailer and head for the hills.

Since your horse will be doing most of the “foot work,” make sure you have your farrier come out and counsel you on the best decision regarding the comfort of your horse’s hooves. If you are unsure of the footing in the camping area, call ahead and ask a park ranger or supervisor what the ground conditions are like on the trails. Are they rocky, meandering paths? Or old roads made of sand and dirt? Is there a lot of pavement or is it mostly grass?

Weather conditions should also be measured against the decision over your horse’s feet. The answers to these questions will help you and your farrier decide what is best for your horse regarding hoof care.

One of the worst things to happen, after all of your preparation would be to show up at your destination, check in with the park supervisor, and be turned away because your horse doesn’t

1. Lighter or matches: You may have packed your portable grill along with propane, only to realize that your igniter button no longer works… after you’ve reached the campsite. No matter what the scenario, always make sure you have matches or a lighter packed in a clean, dry area.

Portable fencing and round pen panels are a must when packing for your next camping adventure.

have the proper vaccinations and/or paperwork required by that specific campground. Taking the time to call ahead and check the requirements for horse and rider can save you from being unexpectedly turned away. Most campgrounds that permit horses, like the Myles Standish State Forest, located in southeastern Massachusetts, require a current negative Coggins and Rabies vaccine. If you haven’t had your veterinarian out for spring shots, set up an appointment before you go camping to make sure your horse is properly covered and you have all the required documents.

What To Pack

Start with safety. Make sure you have horse and human First Aid kits. Among the typical items in your equine First Aid kit, make sure you include things that might prove necessary on the trail such as extra bandages, Banamine, bute, iodine, triple antibiotic ointment, vet wrap, duct tape, an extra hoof pick, a hoof boot, pocket knife and Zinc Oxide cream or sunscreen.

Again, the number of essential items in this kit will depend on your proximity to emergency help and length of stay.

After you feel confident in your First Aid supplies, make a list of tack and grooming essen-

tials. Go through all your equipment and label it. Check for wear and tear and replace anything worn with something less prone to break out in the wilderness. Bring extra everything, including a halter and lead rope, saddle pads and girths.

You also want to pack buckets for water and manure. Find out the campsite regulations for horse waste removal and adhere to those rules.

Never use the same bucket for waste and water. A simple way to make sure buckets don’t get mixed up is to label them for their designated purpose.

There is an old cowman code that says, “Treat your horse better than you treat yourself.” If you apply this same rule to camping with your horse, the experience will be that much more positive for you and your equine. Your horse’s comfort should be your top priority when packing grooming supplies. The grooming kit should include brushes, a hoof pick, sponge, hair detangler—you never know when you’ll come upon an unexpected burr patch—and most importantly, fly and tick repellent. Your horse is carrying you or your gear around all day, the least you can do is give him a healthy dose of bug repellent to let him know you’re grateful. The sponge might come in handy if the temperature rises above a comfortable level or you want to rinse the sweat

2. Swiss Army knife: A Swiss Army knife, or any other knife with multiple tools can come in handy in many circumstances: whether your foot gets stuck in the stirrup on the trail, your horse’s leg gets caught in branches, or you find a tick on him, the tools found on one of these knives can be helpful in a number of instances.

3. Compass or GPS: Many camping areas provide maps to their guests, but unfolding one can get complicated while riding. A lighted compass or GPS can prove to be helpful at all hours of the day, especially if you’re lost and want to get back to your campsite before dusk.

from his neck and back at the end of the day.

Checking the weather before you leave will also help you know what extra things to bring along. But, even if the forecast calls for clear skies, there is always the possibility of an unexpected frost or rain shower so make sure you pack appropriate gear and clothing for those weather-related surprises.

For some campers, there is nothing better than putting your feet up after a long day of riding and enjoying warm food in front of a campfire. Your horse is no different. Though he might not feel the same relaxation concerning fire, he will need to have energy sustaining meals while camping.

Some campgrounds offer natural grasses your horse can graze on, but don’t count on food being available to him. Pack his daily caloric requirements, plus additional provisions, as he’ll be using more energy than normal. The same goes for water if the campground you plan to stay at does not offer access to any water spickets or naturally safe water sources.

Containing Your Horse

An important question to ask yourself and fellow campers is, how will you secure your horses when you’re not riding them? Does the campground you are staying at provide paddocks or stalls? If not, what other options are available? While there are many possibilities, the important thing is to abide by each park’s rules regarding containment of horses, and what you and your horse are most comfortable with.

Since the typical horse has already spent some time enclosed behind a paddock or electric fence, a portable corral makes a convenient option for the majority of campers. It is also one of the safest as it allows your horse free range of motion.

According to Veronica Golbinec, New England Account Manager for Ramm Fencing and Stalls, portable fencing is the way to go.

“We’ve had our Portable Camping Corral for years and years; it’s a great product.” There are some portable camping corrals that come complete within their own carrying cases and weigh just 18 lbs. Golbinec also recommends round pen panels. “We’ve had people use light

4. Extra medication: Be sure to carry extra medication on you at all times, especially on the trails.

Antihistamines such as Benadryl will be helpful if you get stung by a bee, and non-steroidal antiinflammatory medications (NSAIDs) should be packed for you and your horse in the event that either of you get injured or sick.

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WHETHER YOU ARE PREPARING FOR A WEEKEND GETAWAY OR WEEK-LONG ADVENTURE, CAMPING WITH YOUR HORSE IS A LOT OF WORK. CAREFUL PLANNING HELPS TO MAKE THE EXPERIENCE MORE ENJOYABLE AND SAFE FOR HORSE AND RIDER. duty round pen panels off the back of their trailers to make temporary corrals—they’re light enough to fit right inside the trailer.”

Another popular option for securing horses is the high-line system. This is a method in which multiple horses are tied to the same line of nylon rope. The rope extends between two objects. An example would be two trees of roughly the same size, 15' or so apart from one another. A rope would be placed over a Burlap sack or Tree Saver, which prevents the bark from being rubbed off the tree, and tied 6" or so above the height of your horse’s head using a double half-hitch knot. The horses can then be tied 5' or so apart along the rope using their leads and halters to allow for some range of motion but not too much slack that they could tangle themselves up. This method is generally accepted in most places as being the second most appropriate way to secure your horse besides portable fencing. An important note here would be to carry the aforementioned pocketknife with you in case you need to quickly release your horse from any sort of tie system.

It is not recommended and not safe to tie your horse to your trailer overnight. There are too many things that your horse can snag his lead or

body on and hurt himself trying to pull away.

Two hundred years ago, traveling with horses was the main way people got around. They used physical maps, route memorization and constellation recognition to help them differentiate between east and west, and north and south. Today, we can still utilize the sun and the sky, but we can also take advantage of technology. We have cell phones and GPS devices. Depending upon cell service, we can download maps and compasses onto an iPhone, tracking our progress and mileage along the way. We can call for help. Some high tech camping gadgets run off satellites and do not need cell towers for reception. With advances in technology, many GPS products are offered with color imaging, dual orientation, compass, and camera.

Everything you could ever need is sized to fit in a saddlebag or jacket pocket.

Advancements in fabric technology permit the rider to find comfort in almost any weather condition. Breeches and shirts can be found in both lightweight and breathable materials to waterproof and fleece lined cotton blends. Helmets and chest guards offer more protection than ever, while

allowing your body heat to circulate, preventing excessive sweating and overheating.

Technology for horses has also changed. Fabrics have become more tear-resistant, padded, and lightweight. There are new hoof boots specifically designed for the weekend getaway horse and rider, offering protection and comfort to your equine’s hooves for up to 25 miles a day. Another product beneficial to campers is slim, water-resistant stowaway packs that fit to almost any saddle, including western, English and endurance. These stowaway packs are the modern saddlebag and provide riders a way to carry important items in an organized, balanced fashion.

Whether you are preparing for a weekend getaway or week-long adventure, camping with your horse is a lot of work. Careful planning along with improvements in technology, including modern day bug repellent and portable corrals, helps to make the experience more enjoyable and safe for horse and rider. Taking the time to call campgrounds in advance and pack sensibly will pay off in the time you can spend riding the trails and relaxing with your horse.

To find a horse-friendly campground in your area visit www.horseandmuletrails.com.

5. First Aid kit: Be sure to pack First Aid kits for both yourself and your horse. In addition to packing bandages, Banamine, bute, antibacterial ointment, and vet wrap, keep a thermometer (with thong and clip) on hand in case you need to check your equine’s vital signs.

6. Tarps: Sure, you’ve brought a tent, poncho, and extra rain gear, but then the unthinkable happens and your tent rips while setting up camp, or your poncho gets destroyed after a fall in the woods. A tarp will quickly become your go to item to help keep you dry and warm in all kinds of weather conditions.

7. Headlamp or flashlight: Whether you need to check on the horses in the middle of the night, use the restroom, or the campfire goes out and you find yourself fumbling back to the tent, a headlamp or flashlight can be helpful in many situations.

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HYBRIDS Learn why the Friesian sport horse is turning heads across the northeast By ellen rosenberg

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f you’re seeking an elegant show horse with a good temperament, look no further than the Friesian Sport Horse. Although it can be quite difficult to define these athletic equines in one sentence, as they can be crossed with a variety of breeds, fans of Friesian Sport Horses all agree that they make wonderful mounts.

For more than a century, people crossbred Friesians, but concerns over their potential extinction caused the Dutch Friesian registry (FPS/FHANA) to forbid crossbreeding, although the German Friesian registry (FPZV) allowed it. Now, crossbreeding of purebred Friesian stallions has become more widely accepted. There are even multiple organizations dedicated to promoting these crossbreeds, or “sport horses.”

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Harmony Acres Friesians’ Haarlem and Zarina.

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Saucony Creek Sporthorses’ Romulus SCS at the Fair Hill Dressage Sport Horse Breeding competition in 2010.

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“I come from a Warmblood background, but converted to Friesian Sporthorses because they’re so great,” says Gigha Steinman, Executive Director of the Friesian Sporthorse Association.

“We select the top level proven warmbloods and Thoroughbreds and combine them with the top Friesians. This results in true Sporthorses, combining the Friesian’s temperament, beauty, and expressive gaits with added athleticism and endurance—the best characteristics of both breeds. Friesian Sporthorses excel in dressage and driving. They’re light, responsive, and their quiet attitudes make them especially appealing to American ladies of a certain age.”

The Friesian Heritage Horse and Sport Horse International Registry website says it is the largest, fastest-growing registry in the U.S. for horses of Friesian heritage. It accepts all documented horses of 25% or greater Friesian heritage. It promotes responsible breeding through optional DNA and inspection programs, which place an emphasis on verification and correctly identifying “suitability of type” through its USDF affiliation and Open Awards program. It was designed to be inclusive and not exclusive, dedicated to preserving quality and promoting accomplishment.

“Our take is that Sport Horses have to go out and prove their ability in the show

ring or through Keuring inspections,” says Cindy Bellamy, Council Member. “The term is very specific and applies to certain disciplines: dressage, jumping, and combined training. But Friesians don’t move like Sport Horses—they move like high-stepping carriage horses, which is what they were originally bred for. We accept horses competing in any discipline.

“We recognize three categories. Sport Type is the basic Sport Horse: jumping, dressage, or combined training. Park Types are more like saddle seat, and may be gaited. Utility

Type includes horses moving in a low and easy manner, like hunters or Quarter Horses.

Everything you breed to a Friesian is not a Sport Horse, but it can be a Friesian Heritage Horse.”

“The Friesian Sport Horse Registry was founded in 1996. At that time, there were registries for purebreds, but none for Friesian crosses,” says Kristine Gabriel, Registrar. “There were a lot of Friesian stallions in the U.S. who hadn’t been inspected and approved, so their foals couldn’t be registered. Our registry was created for those horses and owners.

“We started with just a few members, then people saw what nice horses they were, and the registry grew. Now, we’re the largest and oldest Friesian Sport Horse registry in the U.S. with over 4,000 members.

“A Friesian Sport Horse combines a lot of good attributes from different breeds. Friesians contribute good bone, a nice high neck set, and that wonderful mind and disposition of wanting to learn and wanting to please.

Whether you cross a Friesian with an Arabian, a Thoroughbred, or a Morgan, the resulting foal is quite lovely.

“There are basically two main groups who enjoy Friesian Sport Horses. One is someone who wants a gentle, beautiful, people-loving horse to ride and enjoy. The other is someone who wants a wonderful dressage horse who commands attention.

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Friesian bloodlines. The other parts can be any breed, but the Friesian parts must be documented. The breeder fills out a form. While we encourage DNA testing, we do not require it. We rely on the owner’s honesty. “We are affiliated with the USDF and their All-Breeds Program. We also have an open competition program which recognizes accomplishments in unrecognized shows, competitive driving, English and Western Pleasure, and even trail riding. Our philosophy is ‘keep it affordable and keep it simple.’”

Danielle Barrasso is the owner/trainer at DD Performance Horses in Feeding Hills, Massachusetts. She breeds and shows Friesian Sporthorses. In 2011, Danielle competed in the International Friesian Show Horse Association (IFSHA)World and Grand National Horse Show, winning 14 World and Grand National Championships, six World and National Reserve Championships, and ten top fives. She was also nominated for the United States Equestrian Federations’s (USEF) title of Equestrian of the Year, and was the 2011 USEF Vaughan Smith Trophy Award recipient, presented annually to the best rider of any horse or pony breed shown in Hunter Pleasure, Show Hack, Hunter Hack, Dressage Hack, Costume, Sidesaddle, or Western Dressage.

“I got involved in 1996,” she says. “We specialize in crossing Friesians with warm-

show in a million other registries. They always have that wonderful loving disposition, are lovely to handle and be around, and are easy to train. They have wonderful movement— and feathers!”

Gail Miller owns Harmony Acres in Middlebury, Vermont. She bred Friesian Sport Horses for five years, and now is breeding only purebreds. “[Sport Horses] make a nice horse for smaller riders,” she says. “They’re easy to collect, easy to ride, and have smooth gaits. You can have them a little more refined, more petite. They’re very sweet, responsive, and incredibly athletic. They make good family horses, and of course they excel at driving. They’re willing to try many different disciplines, and make better jumpers than purebreds. They’re easy keepers, have good conformation, really good hard feet, and are more affordable. They really are wonderful.”

Affordability is an important factor. The old adage says, breed the horse you can’t afford to buy. If you have a nice mare and are thinking a Friesian Sport Horse might be your next horse, Robert Labrie might have a stallion or two you’d like to meet. He owns Friesians of Majesty in Townshend, Vermont. At 650 acres and with 70 Friesians, it’s the largest Friesian farm in North America.

“Our farm is home to award winning Othello and Mathijs, two outstanding FPZV first premium approved Friesian breeding stallions,” he says. “Othello’s the number one Friesian stallion in the world.

Both scored 8.2 in their stallion Keuring test, breaking the previous record. Their foals consistently do extremely well. Othello’s first foal crop was top quality—half went first premium, and half went second premium.

“Big or small, we support and contribute to owners’ breeding programs and long term goals.

Bring your mare to us, or we can ship semen to you. We also provide embryo transfer services.

Blood stock is available for purchase. Friesians of Majesty is devoted to the promotion and development of the Friesian and Friesian crosses

Danielle Barrasso and Partbred Stallions 2 & Under Champion Darach D at the 2011 IFSHA World Championships.

bloods and Arabians. I purchased my purebred Friesian Stallion Steffen S. in November of 2005, as a colt with the intent to crossbreed.

He’d just been awarded a first premium and was Champion of the Friesian Keuring for the Northeast. This year he won World Champion Dressage Sport Horse Friesian Stallion.

“I like the diversity of Friesian Sport Horses.

Crossbreeding can refine their endurance, athleticism, size, and color. It also allows you to

as modern Sport Horses.”

“I want to distinguish Friesian crosses from Friesian Sporthorses,” says Judy DeBoer, owner of Saucony Creek Sporthorses in Kutztown, Pennsylvania. “We specialize in the breeding and development of Friesians and Friesian Sporthorses with world class pedigrees, superior stamina, kind and willing temperaments, and natural dressage talent. Just breeding any Friesian stallion to any old mare won’t necessarily produce a horse who will excel.

“I know this is controversial, but I believe a lot of breeders have the equation backwards. Friesians are beautiful, but they’re cart horses, bred to push into harness, not carry weight. They need improvement in order to become excellent riding horses. I breed pure Friesian mares to proven European warmblood stallions, then take the resulting fillies and breed them back to different successful warmblood stallions.

“Our goal is to produce a horse who looks like a purebred Friesian but is better suited to dressage and has more innate talent and ability.

We want to add natural elasticity and suppleness without sacrificing animated action and strength and carrying power to the hindquarters, increased ability to step under and collect,

Friesian Sporthorses are good at a variety of tasks. They have great temperaments and are absolutely beautiful.

They’re uncomplicated and eye-catching.” ~Judy DeBoer

and forwardness and sensitivity without sacrificing the Friesian’s outstanding temperament and willingness to work.

“Friesian Sporthorses are good at a variety of tasks. They have great temperaments and are absolutely beautiful. They’re uncomplicated and eye-catching. They really stand out. They’re so easy to work with—they’re perfect for the amateur-owner or for an older woman coming

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“Friesian Sport Horses are wonderful,” says Jamie Cinq-Mars of Springfield, Massachusetts.

“I found out about them from my trainer. I bred my mare to a Friesian stallion. [I now have] Bentley D. who is ¾ Friesian and ¼ Missouri Fox Trotter. He’s just turned two.

“What I like best about Friesian Sport Horses is that they’re extremely athletic, versatile, loving, and loyal. They always try hard to please you.

They’ll go as high and as far as they can. And, of course, they have that look.

“My goal will be to teach Bentley D. to drive, which should be quite easy. He’s a really quick learner. Last October, I brought him to the World Championships in Virginia, and he won four different classes. Friesian Sport Horses can do almost anything. They have looks and brains.”

So, there you have it. As one person suggested, go to a farm and visit with some of these amazing horses. Talk to owners. Decide which registry best fits your needs, and then decide what you might like. Of course, sometimes a horse just picks you—in which case, the question of which registry to join may not matter at all.

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he New England Horsemen’s Council (NEHC) 2011 year-end awards banquet, hosted by the Maine Horse Association and their committee members Jo Hight and Paulajean O’Neill, was held January 28, 2012 at the Portland Marriot at Sable Oaks in South Portland, Maine. Giving out over 100 beautiful awards including the USHJA Zone 1 Championships, the NEHC brought together exhibitors and horsemen from all over New England for a wonderful evening of networking, dining, and dancing to a live band.

Along with their awards, each champion and reserve champion received a gift of an NEHC horse registration for the coming year.

Seven past NEHC Presidents were in attendance, including Joe Lombard, Carlton Chamberlin, Daniel K. Chamberlin, Marilyn Childs, Beverly Gifford-Vars, Joan Travers, and Liz Rooney—the first woman to be voted in as an NEHC President, and who received a lovely tribute for a lifetime of supporting the NEHC. As the award presentations progressed, a raffle held as a fundraiser and organized by the Western Medal Committee, was drawn by ticket number, giving winners a great group of prizes and gift baskets to choose from. The junior young ladies were all dressed in “evening chic,” creating quite the fashion show as they stood for their award pictures.

After the presentations, coats, ties, and shoes came off as the Brian Curtis Johnson Band began to play onstage and had everyone up and dancing until the end of the evening. Over 175 exhibitors, trainers, and

LONG ISLAND HAS A MEANINGFUL CONNECTION TO OUR LATIN AMERICAN NEIGHBORS, thanks to trainer Raul de Leon, who provided the riders of many South and Central American countries with a strong foundation.

Show jumping, their main interest, was supplemented with the basics of classical horsemanship (dressage) to improve technique and understanding.

Juan Andres Rodriguez Silva of Guatemala trained with Raul on Long Island in 1992 under the sponsorship of the International Olympic Committee/ FEI Olympic Solidarity Program.

He also attended Raul’s FEI clinics in Guatemala. He represented his country in the Pan American Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and Guadalajara, Mexico, as well as in the Hong Kong Olympics, and has shown young horses in jumping championships in Belgium for the Dutch breeders. Nowadays he runs the Equestrian Center “El Cortijo” with his father, Wilder Rodriguez, a former Uruguayan cavalry officer, emphasizing the basics that he learned from Raul.

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family members attended this year’s banquet and all agreed it was held in typical NEHC style, creating a great atmosphere to celebrate the 2011 show champions!

Bernardo lopez Menendez and Diego Muyshondt of el salvador also studied with raul on long island under the ioc/Fei program, Bernardo in 1990 and Diego in 2001.

Bernardo represented el salvador in international jumping competition and in 2010 won individual and team gold medals at the central american games in panama. he was selected to serve as chef d’equipe at the pan am games in Mexico. in 2010 Diego became the first salvadorian rider to win an individual silver medal in jumping in the central american and caribbean games in puerto rico. colombians have also reaped the benefits of raul’s instruction. luis espinosa spent a summer training with raul at Morven park, Va., in 1988 and went on to win the individual gold show jumping medal in the pan am games. ricardo Villa, a 1987 graduate of the Westmoreland Davis equestrian institute at Morven park, became head trainer at the country club of Bogota in the late 1980s and was a member of several national jumping teams representing colombia in international competition. gabriel Duque, a 1987 Westmoreland Davis graduate, has run a large equestrian center on the outskirts of Bogota since the early 1990s. raul taught with his fellow student tad coffin, the 1976 olympic three-Day eventing gold Medalist (individual and team), at the Westmoreland Davis equestrian institute at Morven park for several years, 1984 - 1990, before returning to long island. the ioc/Fei sponsored many foreign students and enabled them to train with raul at his long island equestrian institute. since 1990 raul has given week-long jumping and dressage clinics in latin america sponsored three times by the equestrian Federation of el salvador, twice by the equestrian Federation of honduras, twice by the National equestrian Federation of guatemala, twice by the colombian equestrian Federation, and four times by the Mexican equestrian Federation. he also conducted a clinic in peru and three in Brazil. all of his clinics were well received. in a letter to raul following his 2003 course for jumping trainers, rosario garcia de Martinez, secretary general of the colombian National Federation stated: “the course was of the highest standards and importance, and since it was attended by 33 colombian trainers, we certainly believe this event will improve colombian jumping standards and will be especially beneficial to the colombian equestrian community.” the president of the Mexican equestrian Federation, patricio zambrano

Meet and Greet

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New this year to the NEHC banquet, the organization sponsored a “Meet and Greet,” offering an opportunity for exhibitors to meet with various Medal Committee members.

Representing the Saddle Seat, Western, and Hunt Seat Medal finals, the committee members were on hand to answer questions and give information about the various disciplines.

For those who signed up when they arrived at the Meet and Greet, two $50 gift certificates to L.L. Bean were given out in a drawing and won by Janna Flynn and Courtney Frans.

This new event, open to all NEHC members, was well attended and held just prior to the banquet. There were videos of past medal finals, brochures, the NEHC Rulebook, and a Horsemen’s Yankee Pedlar wall calendar for 2012 available as well.

This was a great way for people to learn about what happens in the medals and to find out about the different riding disciplines.

Representing the Hunt Seat Medal was New England Equitation Championships Liaison Beverly Gifford-Vars, and Olana Laffey, who doubled as the USHJA Representative for Zone 1 awards. The Western Medal was represented by event organizers Camille W. Pepin, Anne Messina, Ginny Kavannagh, Jim Mullaly, and awarding the Saddle Seat Medal were Sherri Lampropoulos, Lillian Gillpin, and Katie and Sharron Alemian.

It was interesting to note the differences and similarities in how the various medals are run. This is a new aspect of the New England Horsemen’s Council Banquet and one that the NEHC Board of Directors intend to continue.

Exhibitors don’t often get a chance to learn about the other riding disciplines, as it’s easy to be so busy just in their own field. This helped bring together all the various competitors in the New England area crossing all the equitation divisions.

Also on hand were Board of Directors for the New England Horsemen’s Council: President Sue Arthur, Vice President Jo Hight, Secretary Paula Jean O’Neill, Administrator Cindy Travers, and Prize List Editor Kathy Dunn.

Everyone agreed it was a great success and looks forward to being able to attend this event next year.

For more information on NEHC and a complete list of year-end award winners, visit www.nehc.info.

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United States. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The achilles tendon of Latin american riding is a lack of leadership, structure and work ethic as compared to the top European and North american teams,â&#x20AC;? said raul. he is pleased with his former Latin american studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; success as trainers, instructors and competitors, but said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I realize that you cannot sufficiently effectuate changes in a nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s equestrian society with a few clinics.

Since the major international competitions occur in fouryear intervals, like with the Olympics, you need to implant a realistic four-year program to help produce successful teams. Special attention must be given to the education and development of young riders.â&#x20AC;? raul himself had a classical background that included instruction with leading European horsemen in his native cuba, where he was the 1960 Junior Jumping champion. he trained with Luis de La Valette, captain of the cuban international show jumping team, at the club hipico de alamar in havana. When the castro regime closed the University of Villanova in havana, raul came

Bernardo Lopez Menendez of El Salvador.

Plant, praised raul for his professionalism. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The main thrust of my instruction is to base every aspect of the training of horses and riders on the principles of the classical dressage method,â&#x20AC;? said raul. he takes the time to give riders a strong and supple seat and teach the horses to go on the bit. according to raul, it is difficult to estimate the future of riding in Latin america because results depend so largely on investment in quality horses and good trainers. Brazil presently enjoys financial prosperity, he believes, followed by Mexico, Venezuela, and colombia. Several top Venezuelan riders work, train and compete in the

to the United States to attend college. he worked closely with the late Bertalan de Nemethy, who was coach of the United States Equestrian Team for 20 years beginning in 1950. raul organized many clinics with de Nemethy and contributed to his instructional book and video. he also benefitted from the influence of such prominent dressage people as Gunnar Ostergaard and Maria Gunther.

In 1994 raul was named Instructor of the Year by the american riding Instructorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; association (arIa). The title of Master Instructor is a high honor that raul shares with such notable people as Jack Le Goff, George Morris, Denny Emerson, robert Dover, Lendon Gray, and Michael Page, among others. raul said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is gratifying that my lifetime efforts have been recognized and appreciated.â&#x20AC;? raul stays in touch with his Latin american students and, of course, takes pride in what his North american students have accomplished. In addition to Tad coffinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s three-day medals, James Benedetto of Long Island became the first junior to qualify for both the Maclay Finals and the dressage finals in the same year (1981). Other students have excelled in dressage, jumping and equitation. raul is a respected teacher who often contributes to professional publications. he strives to maintain the highest standards in a sport about which he is passionate.

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January Thaw Ride and Drive

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wenty-two riders entered to compete in the January Thaw Ride and Drive, held January l4 in South Woodstock, Vt. But with nasty weather predicted on the day of the anticipated event, those from southern New Hampshire and Maine reconsidered, and even some of the hardy regulars who have participated in the Ride and Drive for many years opted out. This left two drivers and seven riders to start out from Kedron Valley Stables at 9:30 a.m. for what turned out to be the oasis in the heart of pretty tricky winter weather.

The temperature rose to the twenties, the wind was light, the sun shone albeit coolly for most of the day, and the scenery was “Christmas card perfect,” according to driver Robin Groves. Judging the event were Thaw regular Linda Glock and rookie Joan Hiltz, a veterinarian.

Groves, driving her Morgan gelding Derawnda Ricardo, was Grand Champion of the Drive, leading everyone else by a wide margin in a drive of her own all the way.

Wilson Groves, the only male competitor, driving RG Black Fletcher, was accompanied by three outriders from start to finish—Erin Lowe riding Callistro Rain, Christina Phillips aboard Sir Douglas, and Heather Hoyns on Zainal.

Manager Jenny Kimberly rode Lyric alongside Leah Titus on Jenny’s Dixie D, followed by mother and daughter Connie and Courtney Walker, bringing up the rear on Hermione Granger and Picabo Street.

In the past 30 years, Robin Groves has driven in all but one January Thaw. The year she missed, her father had passed away. This was Derawnda Ricardo’s first Thaw. He’s an 11-year-old with a pedigree of show horse/ Midwest working horse; he’s competed in combined driving events and since he’s been with the Groves, he’s become a good ridden trail horse and lesson horse. His 99.5 score reflected his overall quality of performance—the half

(Above) Leah Titus riding Jenny Kimberly’s Dixie D.; (at right) Connie Walker and Hermione Granger took reserve honors.

point off was for body carriage.

“He can be pretty high—he acted up and was silly at the start, but a few miles of South Woodstock roads and Morgan Hill settled him down. He’s a good mover with a steady trot but he can play deaf. In combined driving, he’s still pretty dismal at dressage—he can’t stand still at X for starters.”

One would think that drivers would be frozen solid without the warmth of the horse to keep them from getting frostbite, but Robin claims she doesn’t get cold. She swears by Alpaca socks and mittens instead of gloves and earmuffs and lots of layers.

Wilson Groves’ Black Fletcher is a 9-year-old Morgan from Nebraska. “We had our eyes on him forever but have only owned him since August. He’s a big strong mover and doesn’t worry about things—he has a nice ho-hum attitude.” Black Fletcher was a cattle ranch horse and has also done combined driving with no dressage hang-ups. This was his first competitive drive. The Groves stick around in Vermont for the Thaw, but take off for Florida a week later with three horses for a couple of months.

They stop to compete in Southern Pines on their way home and are back by mid-April.

The Ride championship was actually won by three contestants—Courtney and Connie Walker and Erin Lowe, all with perfect low scores, but the three-way tie was resolved by a coin flip. Courtney and her Picabo Street took top honors, followed by Connie on Hermione and Erin on Callistro Rain.

Picabo has covered a lot of territory, both in New England rides and elsewhere, pushing the 3,000 mile mark for competitive and endurance rides. She’s small, at 14.1 in front and 14.2 in the back, according to Courtney. “But there’s nothing pony about the way she covers ground,” she says. She and Connie’s Anglo-Arab Hermione are a year apart and were brought up together. “It was great having a pretty mild and open winter up until now—we got to condition a lot in the woods of Cornish, N.H., instead of just on the road.”

Courtney and Picabo won the Thaw a couple of years ago as well. Connie’s Hermione doesn’t have as much mileage but she’s experienced in both competitive trail and endurance. She was bred to an Irish Draught stallion for a June 2011 foal and had just weaned the foal six weeks before the Thaw.

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Erin has ridden with the Groves for many years and takes over the chores at their farm while they’re away, in addition to working at the Woodstock Inn. Her 7-year-old mare, a Saddlebred/Morgan cross was bought as yearling, and before she turned two, she had a foal by her half-brother. It was Callistro Rain’s first Thaw—in fact her first competitive ride ever—although she’s done hunter paces and participated in the Wassail Parade for several years. She’s better in company than alone and can be a little hot and silly, but Erin was more than happy with her score of 100.

Among the other ride participants was, Christina Phillips, a veteran area trail rider and horse person. Her Thoroughbred Sir Douglas has completed a lot of rides successfully, including some past Thaws.

Heather Hoyns, an area veterinarian, is also a veteran competitive trail and endurance rider on her grey Arab, Zainal.

Jenny Kimberly rode her Lyric, who has earned many perfect scores, and coached 12-year-old Leah Titus, the only Junior, on Dixie D. Dixie looks deceptively easy to ride, but she’s actually not; she has to be asked properly and has a mind of her own. Leah has been riding her since the fall.

There were no mishaps, and the route was the same as the last few years with most of the upward hills in the first half of the Thaw and the downward hills in the second half, with a chili break at the Greenalls. The Thaw is an Eastern Competitive Trail Ride Association 25-miler with a 3 hour, 45 minute minimum and a maximum of 4 hours and 30 minutes.

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January Thaw Ride and Drive Champions Courtney Walker and Picabo Street.

hirty-three Massachusetts horse 33 farms being honored achieved a final score farms and stables across the of at least 85% to qualify for the prestigious Commonwealth were honored by designation.

The honorees, listed by county, are as the Massachusetts Farm Bureau Federation (MFBF) for achievement in the follows: Berkshire County - Sommer Hill organization’s “Horse Farm of Distinction” Farm owned by Donald Sommer of Adams; program. MFBF President A. Richard Bonanno, Undermountain Farm owned by Tjasa Sprague PhD called the selected farms, “the rising stars” and added, “These farms represent a safe and professional image. They truly showcase the horse industry in Massachusetts.”

The “Horse Farm of Distinction” program began in 1990 as a means of giving public recognition to Bay State horse farms who set high standards and achieve a level of excellence in overall horse health, farm management, and compliance with public safety. (L-R) Clifford Taylor, Agricultural Manager of Essex Agricultural Judging for all applicants Technical High School; MFBF President, Dr. A. Richard Bonanno, is conducted at each farm PhD; Caren Polillio and William Piazza of Lazy Stallion Fresians; or stable by horse industry MFBF Director of Member Relations, Cheryl Lekstrom; and professionals and represen- John Dougherty of Briggs Stable LLP and Chairman of the MFBF tatives of MFBF’s Equine Equine Committee.

Advisory Committee.

Standards for judging include a broad spec- of Lenox; Bristol County - Bristol County trum of categories. Animal health represented Agricultural High School, Dighton Chipaway half of the possible points to be earned, and Stables, Inc. owned by David Costa of took into consideration appearance of the Acushnet; Johnson & Wales University Center animals together with evidence of a sound for Equine Studies in Rehoboth; Teaberry equine health program. Many aspects of Farm owned by Kathy Jacques of Taunton; animal health come under scrutiny, including Cape Cod and the Islands - Highlander Farm vaccination/immunization schedules, parasitic owned by Megan Hawkes-Romiza of East control, general veterinary care, farrier care, Falmouth; Holly Hill Farm owned by Nancy and nutrition and feeding programs. The W. Venezia of Marstons Mills; Sea Horse farm inspection covers many factors related Farm owned by Bud and Marcia Nugent of to the condition and maintenance of build- Harwich; Smithfield Farm owned by Janice ings, turnouts, pastures, riding surfaces, and Foster of East Falmouth; Woodbe Farm, Inc. fencing. Safety, first aid and fire protection owned by Tracey A. Olsen of Vineyard Haven; programs are also examined, as well as pest Essex County - Essex Agricultural Technical control and adequate provisions, both indoors High School in Hathorne; High Tail Acres, and outdoors, for proper animal care. In addi- LLC owned by Dawn DelTorchio of Newbury; tion to all of these criteria, applicants are also Sons of the Wind, LLC owned by Julie Bottum judged on evidence of good farm/commu- of Merrimac; The Barnyard Maples owned nity relations, proper and adequate insurance by Gale D. Meserve of Byfield; Hampden coverage, and compliance with state and local County - Klineview Stables owned by Holly Turner of Southwick; Silvercryst Farm owned operating and instructing licenses.

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Student representatives and Clifford Taylor, Agricultural Manager from Essex Agricultural Technical High School, Hathorne, accept the Horse Farm of Distinction designation for their school at the MFBF Annual Meeting.

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County - Twin Orchard Farm owned by Charles Kaniecki of Southampton; Middlesex County - Andimar Farm owned by Laurie C. Marchant of Billerica; Berryfield Farm owned

by George Berry of Lincoln; Harmony Horse Stables, LLC owned by Kathryn Cecere of Littleton; Larkspur Farms owned by Gerald Cupp of Littleton; Pompositticut Farm owned

by Jackie Kane of Hudson; Sterling Riding Stables owned by Dawn Frazer of Pepperell;

The Ponderaia owned by Laine Raia of North Reading; Plymouth County - Briggs Stable, LLP owned by John Dougherty of Hanover; Creek Crossing Farm, LLC owned

by Alyssa Trifone of Hingham; Lazy Stallion Friesians owned by Caren A. Polillio of West Bridgewater; Whit Acres Farm owned by Kristen Whittaker of Norwell; Worcester County - Deer Run Farm owned

by Robert P. Goodman of Sutton; Summergate Farm owned by Sue Storbeck of Bolton; Walking High Farm owned by Becky and Harry Kalagher of Douglas; Winterberry Farm LTD owned by James and Sandra C. Kunkel of Dudley.

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Despite the snowy weather this year, the event was very well attended, and everyone enjoyed dinner, dancing, and the awards ceremony.

There were many talented riders who were recognized and awarded for their exemplary horsemanship skills. Kate Brady received the special Showmanship Challenge Award with Meadowoods Jubilee. This annual Award is given to a rider who demonstrates exemplary showmanship skills throughout the season, culminating with a judged championship class at the HRC Supreme Show held in October.

In other divisions, Cadence Scheer was champion of Leadline 7 and Under on Marshals Fancy Lady and Hadley Rae Balmes was awarded reserve champion on Zee Zee Zip. Olivia Johnson and Truly Dee Straw won the

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Leadline 8 & Over class. Isabella LaPlume came in second place on The Dudes Wind Chaser.

The Walk-Trot 9 and Under Champion was Samantha Johnson on Truly Dee Straw. Reserve honors went to Taylor Loftus on Kegan.

Victoria Radin was awarded first place for Walk-Trot 10-12 on Echos Attraction. Caroline MacDonald was awarded second place on This Zippos Diamond.

Kelly Geddes and Jackson of Navajo received champion in the Walk-Trot 13-17 division. Ellie Beachus and If I Had One Wish were reserve champions.

Hunt Seat Junior Champion Kate Brady with reserve The Walk-Trot 18 and Over champion Madeline Carr, third place recipient Gabrielle Champion was Katelin Jenkins on Brassard, fourth place recipient Erin Hurley (not Echos Attraction. Polly Ulichny pictured), fifth place recipient Katie Sheperd and sixth on This Zippos Diamond won the place recipient Rachel Solari. reserve championship.

The winner of the Green Horse division was Shannon Mahoney on Chockstar. Maria Pirozzi was awarded reserve champion with Speaking of Angels.

In the Saddle Seat division, Alexandra Suchocki was the champion with Western Star Victory, and Kara Fanning took reserve on Iza Peepin Tom. Katey Pestilli won the Western division on Dizzy Weedo. David Camara came in second in this division on Zee Zee Zip. David Camara was the champion of the Adult division on Zee Zee Zip, followed by Lisa Doyle and Excessive Zip. The Pony Division Champion was Colleen The Leadline 7 and Under winners displaying Down on Midnight Moon. Rachel Solari was their awards. reserve champion with The Breakfast Klub.

Katie Shepherd on Sonny No Spot won the Kate Brady was also awarded Hunt Seat Junior Champion on Meadowoods Jubilee. Open Games. Madeline Carr on OV Pompas Reserve went to Madeline Carr on OV came in second.

Samantha Johnson won the Walk-Trot Pompas.

The Hunt Seat Senior Champion was Emily Games on Truly Dee Straw, followed by Sarah Steenbruggen on LF Obviously A Prince, Downey and Jackson of Navajo.

Jane Spardaon was the champion of the followed by Lisa Doyle and Yippee Ki Yay MF. Brianna Wooten was victorious in Beginner Senior division with Lady Sharreeis Choice. Ed Walk-Trot-Canter on Marshals Fancy Careau won reserve champion on Zippolo.

In the Special Awards category, Polly Lady. Kendall Fiori took reserve on Stride Ulichny won the Good Hands Equitation N Rite.

Jennifer Ashley was awarded champion in Award. Samantha Johnson received the Wayne Therapeutic Riding with Chocolate Lace. Rose Memorial Award. Katey Pestilli was the Amanda Leuder on It’s Sandy’s Show received recipient of the Purina Senior Horse Award with Echos Attraction. David Camara was the reserve championship.

William Piazza and Mitsouko took top the winner of the Leann Edelman Memorial honors in the Driving division. Piazza was also Award and the HRC Presidential Under Saddle Award with Zee Zee Zip. Jim’s Li’l the reserve champion on Ytsen.

David Camara was awarded first place in the Chico Memorial Challenge Award was given Miniature Horse division with Balmy Acres to Olivia Johnson and Truly Dee Straw.

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verything Equine will be mixing it up this year! It will feature eventing and more outdoors as well as an Extreme Trail Challenge and a fresh new layout indoors.

This spectacular weekend for horse lovers offers merchandise, exhibits, indoor demonstrations, and seminars with equine experts.

The 2012 show runs Saturday, April 28 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sunday, April 29 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

The primary focus of the weekend’s educational opportunities will be the world of eventing, an equestrian triathlon comprised of cross-country, stadium jumping, and dressage.

The featured clinician will be Sue Berrill, a wellknown eventer from Brownsville, Vt. The Everything Equine Extreme Trail Challenge will be held Sunday at 10:30 a.m.

Twenty-five top level horse and rider teams will show off their horsemanship and skills at this judged and timed event. There will be over $2,700 in prize money, with $1,500 going to the winner.

Horsin’ Around on Saturday Night, Everything Equine’s “Edu-tainment” variety show, is moving back to Saturday night. Shop during the day and then enjoy demonstrations by a wide variety of equine breeds and disciplines in the evening.

The popular Breed Row, Equine Art Display, and 4-H Kids Corner will once again be offered as well. Top equine experts will also offer more than 30 seminars and demonstrations.

More than 5,000 attendees are expected over the two days with approximately 150 exhibitors and vendors.

For more information on the Everything Equine Expo, please visit www.cvexpo.org.

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Connecticut Horse Shows Association to Hold 79tH AnnuAl AwArds BAnquet suBmitted By GeorGe Jensen

Connecticut Horse Shows Association (CHSA) will again hold its Annual Awards Banquet at the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford, Conn., on March 3, 2012.

A silent auction will take place during the time that everyone is arriving. The judging of the barns contest will also take place at this time. Results will be announced following the awards ceremony.

The Parade of Champions, which includes Lead Rein and Walk-Trot Award recipients, will start off the ceremonies. This will be followed by dinner. After, CHSA will recognize those members who are to be rewarded for their achievement during the 2011 show season.

Dancing will take place after the awards.

The following is a list of CHSA members that will be receiving year-end awards at the 79th annual banquet: Lead Rein Hunt Seat Medal & Blue Ribbon Kylie hwalek mae mannis michaela Dunn Natalie Parsons Samantha hansen Sophia Frisbie mira Goberman Sarah Bochan Devon Lemoine hayden Vijil Sonya Frisbie ainsley Strecker Payton Lussen catherine mcWilliams Sara Bolton Lexi Perry Luke Swaney addison Keyworth

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Merit Ribbon Samantha Borsari Tessa Queirolo Katherine Fifield Erica Liston hannah miller Isabelle Perez Sophia Frisbie harper Sanford Walk-Trot Hunt Seat Pleasure Medal & Blue Ribbon Tinkerbell, Tracy hart Lilly Pulitzer, Tiffany Bianco Itsy Bitsy, meredith Ward rosecroft’s marquee, Sally h. russell See me Sparkle, Olivia Troiano caroline, Timothy Belcourt Bittersweet Opal, maria moalli Brownland’s cashew, Kate Gibson rand Watch me Jiggle, abigail Infante Punky Brewster, Trudy Wissel coco Puff, Sally h. russell Daddy’s convertible, renee Scarpantonio Just Do It, morgan mancini heavenly Zechariah, Kyla Sullivan Belong To me, Linda Evans Shine, Isabelle Perez Street Talk, Tessa Queirolo holiday honey, Eliza Gilbert Buttons, Linda Evans Everything’s rosie, mary Fischer Stonecroft Blue Daisy, michelle Bryans-connery roxanne, michelle Bryans-connery Merit Ribbon Darby The Wonder Pony, mary Fischer Breakfast at Tiffany’s, Trudy Wissel cute cousin Stella, Sally allison my heart Skips a Beat, michelle Wollmershauser Kris Kringle, Susanne mcGrady JUMPERS Low Training Jumper champion: Ja Sweet and Low, hannah a. hatter reserve: heart maker, Sally h. russell 3. Super Star, Stacey Pierce 4. mauritius, Sally h. russell 5. always Gold, Sherrill Woessner 6. Fire For Effect, catherine Eagleston 7. chinook, Shana O’connor

Walk-Trot Hunt Seat Equitation Medal & Blue Ribbon Elizabeth Levandoski madison hart alyssa mcIlquham meredith Ward Timothy Belcourt haley resnick Kayla rodriguez alexia hayward Eliza Gilbert anna richardson Jamie Scarpantonio Stephanie marcelina caroline O. mancini Taylor althaus addison Keyworth courtney ryan abigail Infante remy Sasso Beverly Banerji Elle haymond hannah Eshenfelder

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Connecticut Open Jumper champion: Just Do It, Kaitlyn Boggio reserve: askan, Patrick hamilton 3. Laveno, Patrick hamilton Amateur Adult/Children’s Jumper champion: Just Do It, Kaitlyn Boggio reserve: concerto, amanda G. Larder 3. Draego, matthew r. Belcourt 4. Laveno, Patrick hamilton 5. Darco’s Symphony, Tracey clark 6. miss Daisy, robert richard HUNTERS Short Stirrup Hunter champion: heavenly Zechariah, Kyla Sullivan march 2012

reserve: Kestfar Super Pony, Zoe Swayne 3. Snow covered, Taylor collar 4. mcTavish, Trudy Wissel 5. Berry, amy Olszewski 6. Everything’s rosie, mary Fischer 7. Lincoln Park, Jessica Oswald 8. rosecroft’s marquee, Sally h. russell Pre-Children’s Hunter champion: Pep O mint Patti, Trudy Wissel reserve: hobgoblin, marisa henry 3. Grandios Zuckwolf, Grace Tice 4. movado’s masquerade, Nora andrews 5. Poised By The Bay, cali Ebersole 6. mac’s Bowtie, melissa Vogellus 7. movado’s cashmere, hailey LaForte 8. Double Take, chelsea Lemoine Children’s Hunter Pony champion: Sea Spray, Trudy Wissel reserve: Trick Or Treat, amanda L. Kean 3. make a Wish, rachel roy 4. Dreams Do come True, Jessica Sikorski 5. Lots Of Dots, rachel roy 6. Duck’s Unlimited, Wendy Brayman 7. Skip Day, caitlyn Zaranek 8. Tiny Bubbles, madison DiBella Children’s Hunter Horse champion: Oracle, morgan Taniwha reserve: Talk Of The Town, rachael Lyons 3. Diesel, Tiffany Bianco 4. Kahlua, Sara Pancavage 5. ramanessins Graffiti, John Porter Green Pony Hunter champion: mcTavish, Trudy Wissel Pony Hunter champion: Orchard hill’s Double Take, Linda Evans reserve: Patches Of Blue, Trudy Wissel 3. rollingwoods Stick Tight, Linda Evans 4. Dreamland, Linda Evans 5. Simply Perfect, Linda Evans 6. Got That right, Trudy Wissel 7. The Golden child, Wendy Brayman Long Stirrup Hunter champion: Ja Sweet and Low, hannah a. hatter reserve: hobgoblin, Teri L. henry 3. Everything’s rosie, mary Fischer 4. movado’s Satisfaction, Sasha W. Sanford 5. Jumpers academy’s Jersey Girl, Stacey Pierce 6. Zee couldn’t resist, Thomas J. rogers Modified Adult Amateur Hunter champion: hayleys comet, Emily abbate reserve: movado’s monet, annette Komlo 3. chinook, Shana O’connor 4. Something Borrowed, Tracey matthews 5. Lucky Little man, Stephanie Wise 6. city Place, Kim miner 7. hot rod Lincoln, christine connors Adult Amateur Hunter champion: No Dress code, Kristin Fedor reserve: Paradiddle, Jacqueline B. Strittmatter 3. The Professor, Lynn Sanders 4. minetta, Frances moppet Amateur Owner Hunter champion: matariki, Frances moppet Connecticut Hunter champion: chinook, Shana O’connor reserve: cosmopolitan, Trudy Wissel 3. meant To Be, Susan h. clatsworthy EQUITATION Beginner 11 & Over Equitation champion: autumn Ortiz reserve: Kourtney hannigan 3. Quinn h. Duwelius 4. margo chapdelaine

5. Katherine Strain 6. molly carroll

ASB 3G Junior Exhibitor champion: calloway’s Born With Style, Kate codeanne

Open Hunt Seat Equitation Under 12 champion: mia m. mannis

Half Arabian Hunter Pleasure champion: heirianna, Danielle Laudano

Open Hunt Seat Equitation 12-14 champion: John Porter reserve: Sarah Weinberg

Open Hackney Pony champion: Totally Excellent, Elizabeth roden

Open Hunt Seat Equitation 15-17 champion: Irene Peluso Adult Amateur Hunt Seat Equitation champion: Tracey clark reserve: maureen Brady-Keyworth 3. Tracy hart 4. amanda G. Larder Long Stirrup Equitation champion: rachael Finkelstein reserve: Eden Brevik 3. melissa rogers 4. Teri L. henry 5. Shea-Lauren ryan 6. Sasha W. Sanford 7. Laura D’amico 8. alexis Devlin Short Stirrup Equitation champion: Kyla Sullivan reserve: Zoe Swayne 3. Susanne mcGrady 4. morgan Islam 5. Jessica Oswald 6. Taylor collar 7. carlie Poworoznek 8. harper Sanford 8. caroline Orzech Children’s Equitation champion: marina coleman reserve: Jessica Lipponen 3. clayton Parrotta 4. clare Bornstein 5. Jacey chorlton 6. Kayla Fraser 7. Gabriella Greco 8. Briley Branden Junior Equitation champion: John Porter reserve: Gabriella Tauro 3. Lillian Wagner 4. ariel Leshem 5. casey O’Dea Modified Adult Amateur Equitation champion: Kiara Longo reserve: Erin Brennan 3. christie Kinsella 4. Jennifer Weisenberger 5. maryann Gile 6. celeste P. Benson 7. Julia Barnett 8. christine connors Pre-Children’s Equitation champion: Sarah Weinberg reserve: cali Ebersole 3. Sarah Q. hachadourian 4. melissa Vogellus 5. Sydney Fydenkevez 6. mia m. mannis 7. Danielle mcIlquham 8. caitlin Doocy BREEDS, WESTERN & DRIVING CHSA Western Pleasure hm champion: It’s all about albert, Pam makszin hm reserve: Jax In The Box, Jessica Edgerly Adult Western Pleasure hm champion: It’s all about albert, Pam makszin hm reserve: Jax In The Box, Jessica Edgerly

Open Hackney Pony Pleasure Driving champion: Spark Of Gold, Bud Laivo reserve: mr. Brightside, Elizabeth roden

5. Zee couldn’t resist, Thomas J. rogers 6. Toying With money, John Porter 7. make him chocolate, Nancy Brown 8. Scootin Spiderman, Trudy Wissel Color Breed Pleasure champion: Jazz N Up my Dreams, Sally allison reserve: hobgoblin, marisa henry 3. Lots Of Dots, rachel roy 4. Patches Of Blue, Trudy Wissel 5. Dreams Do come True, Jessica Sikorski 6. Breakfast at Tiffany’s, Trudy Wissel 7. Taboo, anna c. crane

Open Roadster Pony champion: aG houdini, courtney cahill Open Carriage Driving champion: Uc Olympic Star, richard Jones Open Pleasure Driving champion: Uc Olympic Star, richard Jones PLEASURE Children’s Pleasure Pony champion: Lilly Pulitzer, Tiffany Bianco reserve: Lots Of Dots, rachel roy 3. Once In a Blue moon, Julia DeBaise 4. Brownland’s cashew, Kate Gibson rand 5. Darby The Wonder Pony, mary Fischer 6. Lincoln Park, Jessica Oswald 7. Walk In The Park, harper Sanford 8. Stonecrofts Sucrose, Trudy Wissel

Trophies to be Awarded

CHSA members and past members have donated trophies to be awarded to members for specific achievements during a show season. Some of these are “Challenge” trophies which are retired if won three years in a row by the same person.

Others are “Perpetual” trophies, which means that they are never retired, but are awarded year after year. All trophies are engraved with the name of the winner for that year.

The following is a list of CHSA trophies and their winners for the 2012 show season:

Adult English Pleasure champion: I.c. artifacts, Brenda E. Johnson reserve: hobgoblin, Teri L. henry 3. Pippa, Laura Wright 4. The Sweetest Thing, Kimberly a. Ehrlich 5. Little Buddy, Jessica Gross 6. News affair, Karen ann von Bachelle 7. cosmopolitan, Trudy Wissel 8. my heart Skips a Beat, michelle Wollmershauser

CHALLENGE TROPHY WINNERS High Point Winner (Horse or Rider) Skylinvue challenge Trophy: hobgoblin

Junior Exhibitor English Pleasure champion: Finer Things, Kate marcelina reserve: avallach’s coco chanel, Gia Sarkis 3. Sweet William, aimee hebert 4. Formal affair, Nancy hamilton 5. make a Wish, rachel roy 6. charmer, riley Dubchy 7. Sing Freely, Sally h. russell 8. Everything’s rosie, mary Fischer

High Point Large Pony Hunter First Frost challenge Trophy: Patches Of Blue

CHSA English Pleasure Tied champion: charmer, riley Dubchy Tied champion: Way Too hot To Stop, Elizabeth malone reserve: Jokes On You, Stacey Pierce 3. making The Grade, madelaine roy 4. Pippa, Laura Wright 5. Sweet William, aimee hebert 6. Everything’s rosie, mary Fischer Beginner 11 & Over Pleasure champion: Jazz N Up my Dreams, Sally allison reserve: Just Jack, Taryn Isenburg 3. Little Buddy, Jessica Gross 4. cute cousin hailey, rachel Foster 5. christmas Stockings, Trudy Wissel 6. Zee couldn’t resist, Thomas J. rogers 7. Pinot Grigio, Sally allison Hunter Pleasure champion: Finer Things, Kate marcelina reserve: avallach’s coco chanel, Gia Sarkis 3. Jokes On You, Stacey Pierce 4. Pippa, Laura Wright 5. Sophisticated Lady, Trudy Wissel 6. Stillwater, Sally allison 7. The Sweetest Thing, Kimberly a. Ehrlich 8. News affair, Karen ann von Bachelle Quarter Horse Hunter Under Saddle champion: I.c. artifacts, Brenda E. Johnson reserve: Dreams Do come True, Jessica Sikorski 3. Pep O mint Patti, Trudy Wissel 4. Way Too hot To Stop, Elizabeth malone

High Point Small Pony Hunter End Of hunt challenge Trophy: Orchard hills Double Take High Point Medium Pony Hunter Night On The Town challenge Trophy: Got That right

High Point Green Pony Hunter Orion Farms Green challenge Trophy: mcTavish Overall High Point Pony Hunter Orion Farms challenge Trophy: Orchard hills Double Take High Point Children’s Hunter Horse hummingbird hollow Farm challenge Trophy In memory of current affair: Oracle High Point Short Stirrup Rider Edelweiss Farm challenge Trophy: Kyla Sullivan High Point Children’s Pleasure Pony Sparkle city memorial Trophy: Lilly Pulitzer High Point Junior Hunt Seat Equitation Lynch Family challenge Trophy In memory of Kenneth m. Bishop: John Porter High Point Junior Western Seat Equitation Florence (Nana) Zendian memorial Trophy: Not awarded PERPETUAL TROPHY WINNERS High Point Children’s Hunter Pony Party Time Perpetual Trophy: Sea Spray Quarter Horse Hunter Under Saddle Parkers Sugarbear Perpetual Trophy: I.c. artifacts High Point English Pleasure (combined points: Quarter horse hunter Under Saddle, Junior and adult English Pleasure) robert Klein memorial Perpetual Trophy: I.c. artifacts Morgan Open Pleasure Saddle Jean Brockett Perpetual memorial Trophy: Not awarded Good Sportsmanship Trophy to be awarded at banquet

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Yankee Walkers—Gaited Horses of New England Meet our New MeMbers subMitted by elleN Flatley

Karen Anderson

Joyce Egge

Michele Hubley

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As a teen, Joyce Egge of Danbury, N.H., began taking lessons and riding with “Skipper” Bartlett and Olympic rider Mike Poulan. Later, her love

Karen Anderson’s Tennessee Walking Horse, Fame, takes home the red ribbon.

Michele Hubley of Cohasset, Mass., Michele Hubley’s horse, King’s Chocolate Kiss, and her rode on the hunter/jumper circuit as a husband’s horse, King’s Cappucchino Star greet their young girl, followed by a hiatus while granddaughter. taking care of a family, but she was destined to have horses again. buying them both. Michele’s horse, King’s She was more familiar with Quarter Chocolate Kiss, is now 5 years old and her Horses and mixed Arabs, but caught husband’s horse, King’s Cappucchino Star is 6 the gaited “bug” at Equine Affaire years old.

Michele admits that in the beginning, she in 2007.

She did a lot of research on Rocky was extremely comfortable within the ring and Mountain Horses, and she and her the very thought of venturing out on the trail husband took a whirlwind tour terrified her. You wouldn’t know it now by their of Kentucky in early 2008. In the activities! Most winters find them heading to the vicinity of Lexington, they visited southern states to camp and trail ride with their approximately 10 farms and rode 15 horses. Their trips have taken them to South horses. Their search culminated in Carolina, North Carolina, and Florida while Mt. Sterling, Ky., with a selection of a accessing overnight stabling along the way. trail horse for her husband.

However, while there, they not only Glenda Sorak found a 3-year-old Rocky Mountain Glenda Sorak of Deerfield, N.H., was born and but his 2-year-old brother as well, Joyce Egge’s horse Mariah enjoys romping in the snow. continued on page 68 66

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of horses carried over into her studies, and she earned a degree in Animal Sciences from Iowa State University. After graduation, she joined the United States Air Force for a 21-year tour of duty, where she was promoted to the office of Lieutenant Colonel. While overseas, Joyce met and married Bill Egge, also a Lieutenant Colonel.

In 1988 after their return to the states, Bill took the initiative and leased the couple’s first horse and began hill topping with the local fox hunt club. After owning Arabians, Quarter Horses, Peruvians, and an Icelandic, Joyce now has a sweet Missouri Fox Trotter mare named Montana. Though only a coming 6-year-old, Montana is a solid trail companion. In the pasture she joins Mariah, the Egge’s cherished 25-year-old Quarter Horse mare.

Today, Joyce is semi-retired and works at Equine Homes as a real estate agent specializing in equine properties. She is in the saddle every available opportunity. Joyce has graciously agreed to join our Yankee Walker Trail Committee, and we look forward to riding with her as she shares her knowledge of the many great trails located in New Hampshire and Vermont with us.

Karen anderson

Karen Anderson of Pomfret Center, Conn., has been riding most of her life, and when asked what she rode, she said, “Anything I could get my hands on!” As with many people, Karen’s life moved on to college, marriage, and then a family, but she always had the intent to get back into horses.

She eventually acquired an Argentine Thoroughbred/polo pony, and they enjoyed a number of hunter pace activities for years until it was time for his retirement. Karen donated him to High Hopes Therapeutic Riding Facility and while in the process of placing him, she found a donated 7-year-old Tennessee Walker named Fear Nothing (Fame). Fame was her first introduction to a gaited horse, and she has not looked back since!

She and her 11-year-old daughter share Fame, who tackles cross rails and patterns with her daughter’s twice-a-week lessons. He quickly becomes Karen’s mount for dressage and hunter paces. Karen says, “He’s fast, fearless, sane, and in control.” Fame has recently helped her attain two first place standings, two second place ribbons, a seventh place, and an eighth place ribbon. Aspirations for 2012 include more hunter paces for Karen and possibly the Woodstock Fair for her daughter.

17th Annual

Equine Expo Paraphernalia Sale Hosted by Essex County Trail Association

Saturday April 28, 2012 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Mark Your Calendar HELD IN INDOOR ARENA AT

Topsfield Fairgrounds Topsfield, MA

Large indoor marketplace full of new & used horse & rider items–services Admission $5.00

Demonstrations All Day Vendor Space Available 978-768-6275 or kljoreo@aol.com 978-468-7715

Bay State Trail Riders Association April 15th – Spring Ride Douglas State Forest Please join us for the first official ride of the season.

For more information, please contact Jane at 508-943-5916 or jrutledge@charter.net

April 21st – Tack Sale Northbridge, MA Time for the annual clean out your tack sale, or find what you are looking for day.

Location: American Legion, 198 Church Ave. Time: 9am to 1pm To rent a table, please contact Becky at 508-476-3960 or bstra@charter.net

April 29th – Ride-Run-Roll Relay Douglas State Forest New Event! Horseback rider, mountain biker and runner teams will participate in this relay.

For more information, please contact Jill at 774-571-0523 or jillduhaime@yahoo.com

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with the assistance of Helen Weeman, did the entire training and spent many years showing, trail riding and driving.

During this period, Mima also delivered a foal, Go Boy’s Carolina Copy, and Glenda has enjoyed the two ladies ever since. Presently, Mima is 28 years old, but she doesn’t know that…instead, she thinks she’s part of the Kentucky Derby line-up! Mima and her daughter, Cricket, now 17, enjoy driving in Glenda’s twoseater cart around the neighborhood as well as riding on nearby trails. As an accountant, Glenda finds it hard to squeeze in the time she would like to Jemima Starlight is Glenda Sorak’s Tennessee Walking ride and is looking ahead to 2012 to become involved in versatility clinics.

Horse mare.

Yankee Walkers welcomes its newest members and and thanks them Yankee Walkers for sharing their wonderful stories. continued from page 66 We look forward to seeing everyone raised on a farm in North Carolina, and her early at the clinics, trail rides, shows, and banquets memories are of a gaited horse/Shetland pony. and to getting to know them and their lovely Skipping ahead a few years found her looking in horses better.

Georgia, North Carolina, and Tennessee to buy a young gaited horse. Glenda found that young In Other News...

Tennessee Walker—just 2 years old—in Georgia On April 28, Yankee Walkers will be hosting that was also untrained, uncaught, and unhandled! a Yankee Fundraiser! It will take place at the That youngster whose name was Jemima Equine Expo & Sale at the Topsfield Fairgrounds Starlight, aka Mima, was also the grand- in Topsfield, Mass. Please save the date and plan daughter of Merry Go Boy. Glenda, along to come out. We will have a Yankee Walkers—

Gaited Horses of New England Meet and Greet Booth as well as an opportunity to turn our gently used tack and togs into funds to benefit our club.

This is an annual event hosted by the Essex County Trail Association, and we have been invited to sponsor a Gaited Clinic as well as perform a Gaited Riding Demonstration for attendees. The event is held in the Arena Building at the Topsfield Fairgrounds. This is a large vendor marketplace for selling new and used items and services for the horse, rider, and driver. There are ongoing educational demonstrations happening all day! Admission is $5; children are free.

We need volunteers to supervise our Yankee Walkers booth and help with selling and donating items for the Yankee sales tables. Come out and join us, bring your slightly used or new stuff, and shop the items that others bring to sell! This event is a great opportunity to visit, meet new horse friends, look for bargains, and promote our wonderful Gaited Horses all at once!

We will be scheduling folks to help with the booth from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m., so please notify Julie Dillon at 603-289-1174 or horsefeathersnh@comcast.net or Ellen Flatley at efequus@roadrunner.com to sign up for booth sitting time slots.

For more information on Yankee Walkers— Gaited Horses of New England, visit www. yankeewalkers.com.

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her husband decided she should go.

So at the age of 41 she enrolled at the University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth, and studied veterinary medicine at The Royal Veterinary College in London, England. She had a great story and lots of pictures for us.

Dr. Slaughter is currently practicing Dr. Corrine Slaughter spoke at the WGHA January meeting. in Rhode Island and Massachusetts.

Many topics were discussed as we enjoyed She has a mobile vet service, Hidden Brook Veterinary Services. We all wish her the our annual pizza party after the gift exchange.

New signs were purchased to give directions to very best!

After our guest speaker, we played our annual our events. The signs have the club’s logo and Post Christmas Gift Swap. This game has you were designed by Sew What. Members Becky bring in a gift that you recieved from Santa Hamilton and Jacilyn Snow got a WGHA but didn’t like. You rewrap the gift, bring it special delivery Get Well basket from President to the meeting, and put it in the pile of other LuAnne Grafe and member Joye Dolan. The rewrapped gifts. We all get a numbered ticket last of the ride schedule was cemented onto the and when your number is called, you get to 2012 calendar. Visit www.orgsites/ri/wgha for a pick a “new” gift. Of course, the ugly necklace list of rides, nomination for trail miles forms, and last minute soup ride times. was there!

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inter gave us a nice surprise by extending the ride season with perfect weather! West Greenwich Horseman’s Association (WGHA) took advantage and hosted its second soup ride, which was held on January 8 at Goddard Park in East Greenwich, R.I. I did not get to go but I heard that over 30 riders came to enjoy the beach and Ida’s delicious soups. In the future, if you are planning on attending a soup ride, please call the ride manager so that we now how much soup to bring.

WGHA held its first meeting of 2012. We were treated to a special guest speaker, Dr. Corrine Slaughter, BVETBS, MRCVS, who came to share her incredible story of how she became a veterinarian at age 50. Dr. Slaughter has been a member of WGHA for many years.

After her children grew and chose careers that did not involve vet school, Corrine and

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Glimpse at a Few GMHA Notables

In addition to GMHA’s facility, their offerings include an extensive trails system.

Green Mountain Horse Association Fosters Champions in many equine DisCiplines

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(1944), and Waseeka’s Nocturne (1954). Most of the modern Morgans today have breeding lines to these horses.

Currently, GMHA hosts more than 65 events each season, attracting some 10,000 visitors annually. The association recently completed a highly successful capital campaign, pouring $2.5 million into its 65-acre facility, adding show rings and warm-up areas, improving footing and stabling, and enhancing its extensive trail network.

GMHA also just completed a $200,000 overhaul of its cross-country course, creating an Intermediate track and augmenting the Beginner Novice through Preliminary Level jump inventory with new permanent and portable jumps.

The project was led by internationally known course designer Tremaine Cooper and local course designer Janine Preece McClain. With the re-introduction of the Intermediate course at GMHA, competitors won’t have to travel outside New England to test their skills at upper level events.

In eventing, dressage, driving, endurance riding, and hunter/jumper disciplines, GMHA has established itself as one of the region’s top competitive facilities, and has achieved several notable milestones in horse sports, including: • Hosting the first horse trials, thereby establishing three-day eventing as a major equine event (1957).

• Holding the country’s first 100-mile competitive trail ride, an event that today draws riders from around the country (1937).

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ad Coffin, Beth and Bea Perkins, Carol Lavell, Steve Rojek, Denny Emerson, and Lana Wright all have more in common than being the best in their individual equine disciplines. Some got their start at the Green Mountain Horse Association (GMHA), while others honed their skills here. Whichever the case, this South Woodstock, Vt., organization has produced a legion of champions across multiple riding and driving disciplines, making it one of the leading horse associations in the country.

Nestled in the foothills of Vermont’s Green Mountains, GMHA is a 1,900-member nonprofit association dedicated to equine sports, education, and trail preservation. Since its founding in 1926, it has been a significant force in the development of horse sports in the United States. GMHA was the site of the first United States Horse Trials, which helped to firmly establish eventing as a major competitive sport in this country.

It is home to the nation’s oldest continuously run equine distance competition and was one of the first organizations to host educational programs for young riders. Throughout its 86-year history, thousands of equestrians have learned, practiced, competed, or simply enjoyed their horses under GMHA’s auspices.

GMHA is also home to Upwey Barn, which is recognized as the starting place of the Morgan horse breed. Not only champion riders but champion equines were bred here, including Upwey Ben Don (1943), Upwey Benn Quietude

GMha has been an eventing mecca for over 50 years and has held a signficiant place in developing the sport. It has helped advance and hosted many top riders, including Olympians Denny Emerson and Lana Wright, top riders ashley MacVaugh and Marcia Kulak and rising star Kylie Lyman, to name just a few. Former U.S. Equestrian Team member Bea Perkins rode her first Preliminary three-day course at GMha at the age of 14, and she and her sister Beth often schooled at GMha from their farm in nearby South Strafford, Vt. In dressage, GMha has nurtured such champions as carol Lavell, Jane Karol, Sue Blinks and Pam Goodrich. World-class endurance rider Steven rojek and his wife Dinah relocated to South Woodstock to be close to GMha. Steve won the Maggy Price Endurance Excellence award in 2009 and has distinguished himself as a fixture in GMha’s 100-mile endurance rides as well as in many international venues.

Brownsville, Vt., trainer and driver robin Groves was the 2007 USEF National Single horse combined Driving champion and represented the U.S. at the National Driving World championships.

These are just a few of the many talented and recognized riders and drivers who have trained at or competed at GMha. Many accomplished equestrians across all disciplines actively support GMha today, participating in clinics, competitive events and fundraising efforts.

GMHA’s 65-acre facility provides the ideal location for equestrian events both large and small in a variety of disciplines.

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Clinic, one of the country’s oldest youth programs for young riders (1957).

In addition to its dedication to horse sports and education, GMHA has remained faithful to its commitment to trail and land preservation.

In 2010 and 2011, the association helped secure mulitple trail easements and has been directly involved in preserving hundreds of acres of trails throughout Woodstock and the surrounding area.

As a thriving multi-disciplinary equine center, GMHA attracts world-class competitors, as well as amateurs, in multiple equine disciplines.

Pleasure rides, sleigh rallies (weather permitting), and members’ days rides round out what GMHA has to offer equestrians seeking a one-of-a-kind equine experience at one of New England’s premier equestrian facilities.

For more information about GMHA or to join, visit www.gmhainc.org or call 802-457-1509.

Some quick facts about GMha: • Property: approximately 65 acres in South Woodstock, Vt. • a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization supporting a variety of equine activities • Activities/disciplines include: -Dressage -Eventing -competitive, endurance and pleasure trail riding -Driving -hunter/Jumper • Numerous educational clinics for children and adults • Facilities: -Permanent stabling for approximately 165 horses -additional temporary stalls available for select events for over 200 horses to stable on the grounds -Three sand rings, numerous grass riding areas, a cross-country course that runs through the Intermediate Level -Meeting rooms, bathroom facilities and an on-site café • Membership: approximately 1,900 • Number of events held each year: approximately 65 events run from 1 to 12 days (GMha organizes and administers all but a couple of these) • Number of horses that come to the grounds yearly: 3,500 • Number of people that come to the grounds yearly (three per horse): approximately 10,000 • Number of volunteer hours: Over 3,000 yearly

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s I am writing this article we are now entering the second week of January and Mother Nature has been very kind to Bay State Trail Riders Association (BSTRA) so far. New Year’s day had absolutely perfect weather for ringing in 2012 with a ride in Douglas State Forest. It was a treat to be out on the trail again with my friend Cheryl and horses Roy and Penny. The forest was busy that day with other horseback riders, (L-R): Karen Parlin, Kathy Richards, and Julie Taddei at the New Year’s families out enjoying Day Ride. some time together walking, and people walking with more details.

On April 15, we will kick off the riding their dogs. When I am out in the forest enjoying a nice ride or walking with my season with our annual spring ride which family or dogs, I always think about how will be held in Douglas State Forest. It will lucky I am to have this beautiful state forest to be NEHT affiliated for mileage. For more enjoy. This year, think about some ways you information on this ride please contact Jane or can help to improve the forest that you use Phil Rutledge at 508-943-5916 or jrutledge@ charter.net. for enjoyment.

April 22 will be the 42nd anniversary of On April 21, BSTRA will sponsor a tack sale at the Northbridge Oliver Ashton Earth Day. There are many ways we can come Post 343 American Legion, 198 Church together to clean up our planet but BSTRA will Ave. in Northbridge, Mass. We can all be asking members to coordinate a trail clean use some extra money to purchase those up work day in your area. Please contact bstra@ new items on our “wish list.” So gather all charter.net if you would like to sponsor a clean your old items and consider renting a up day in your location or maybe you just want table. The price is $20 per table for to go out and do some clean up on your own members and $25 per table for non-members. or plant some pretty flowers at the beginning or If you don’t have enough items to fill the end of a trail.

On May 6, come out and join us for our table, consider renting one with some friends.

BSTRA will also be accepting donations for annual Spring Hunter Pace. Enjoy a combinathe club table. Please contact Becky Kalagher tion of trails and dirt roads through Douglas for more information at bstra@charter.net or State Forest along with many great jumps. We will be offering four divisions: Hunter, Hilltop, 508-476-3960.

Mark your calendar for our very first Trail Blazer and Juniors. We will also need Three-Phase Relay on April 29, 2012. volunteers on May 5 to help put out jumps and Our Three-Phase Relay will take place in on May 6 to help run the ride. All assistance is Douglas State Forest in Douglas, Mass. We greatly appreciated.

See you all out on the trails either riding are still working out some of the details but the event will consist of 20 teams which will or working!

For more information on Bay State Trail each include a horseback rider, runner, and biker. Each group will have their own course to Riders Association, please visit www. complete. Please contact bstra@charter.net for bstra.org.

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Norfolk member Lorna Cogan and her husband Greg at the 2011 Spring Hunter Pace.

Norfolk Hunt Club Announces the return of Grounds for celebrAtion

Norfolk Hunt member Jackie Martin and her son Felix Giesen on Raisin’ the Roof at the 2011 Norfolk Hunt Horse Show.

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he Norfolk Hunt Club is planning a spring season filled with foxhunting, equestrian competitions, and the club’s biennial fundraiser, Grounds for Celebration. This year marks Norfolk Hunt’s 117th year as a foxhunting club.

Grounds For Celebration Slated for May 24

On Thursday, May 24, from 6:30 to 11:00 p.m., the Norfolk Hunt Club will once again host Grounds for Celebration, the club’s largest fundraiser, with proceeds earmarked to preserve and protect land and open space for equestrian use. The club contributes to the protection, preservation, and maintenance of over 200 miles of trails in the Charles River Watershed area, Middleboro, Westport, South Dartmouth, and Grafton, Mass.

Grounds for Celebration will be held under a tent at the Norfolk Hunt Steeplechase Course, in Medfield, Mass. Norfolk will partner with local land conservation organizations to encourage awareness and participation in the event. The theme for the party, “Prohibition,” will be present throughout the evening, via décor, food, beverages, and music and dancing to a swing band. The party will include a silent auction and a “speed round” live auction, led by auctioneer Michael Grogan, owner of New England’s premier fine art auctioneers

and appraisers, Grogan and Company.

Bully Boy Distillers, Boston’s first craft distillery since the prohibition—producing small batch rum, whiskey and vodka—is a sponsor of Grounds for Celebration, and will be serving signature prohibitionthemed cocktails to guests in attendance.

According to the company website, “Bully Boy Distillers is owned and operated by brothers Will and Dave Willis, who were inspired by their childhood home and fourth-generation working family farm. During prohibition the farm was home to an enviable collection of local artisan spirits, which were stored in a vault in the farmhouse basement.”

Will and Dave are the sons of Norfolk Hunt Club members Sally and Dudley Willis, and the family farm referenced on the website is Charlescote, the traditional home of Norfolk’s opening meet of the formal season. The club also foxhunts through Charlescote at other times during the spring and fall. The club is very grateful to the Willis family for opening their beau- Norfolk Hunt member Jessica Macho competes at tiful land to hunt, and for their support of the 2011 Derby Cross.

Grounds for Celebration.

Grounds for Celebration is chaired by members Ceelie Beacham, Veronika Bulkin, Norfolk Hunt Club members Lorna Cogan Nancy Harrod, D.A. Hayden, Lisa Lewis, and Sarah Monaco, who are supported by a Amey Moot, Susan O’Brien, Charlotte Saul, leadership committee comprised of Norfolk continued on page 72 March 2012

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Maine Horse Association Announces Line-up of events for 2012 submitted by syLviA A. corbett

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hope all you trail riders are enjoying this beautiful warm winter. Here in Gorham, Maine, there has been very little snow to date.

It seems I left out one of Maine Horse Association’s (MHA’s) regular shows last issue. The Pine Tree Sizzler, managed

by Jo Hight, will be holding its 12th annual show on August 18. This event was developed to fill the void left by the end of the Paul Bunyan Show held in Bangor, Maine. The Sizzler is the only pleasure show held in August. Classes have been offered for Saddlebreds, Morgans, Tennessee Walkers, and ponies. Last year, Arabian classes were added. The strength of the show remains with the Junior riders and Open classes.

The Sizzler is one of the last shows to offer saddle seat and stock seat medal classes to qualify for the finals at Octoberfest.

This class A competition offers over $1,000 in prize money, championship sashes, several challenge trophies, and is smoothly run by experienced officials. This is one of MHA’s great events to see and to experience.

For those of you who are not familiar with the Maine Horse Association, here is a little background information about it: The club was founded in 1932, encouraging horseback riding in the state of Maine, and was incorporated in June of 1939. It maps, marks, and develops horse trails. The Maine Horse Association encourages breeding of all types of horses. It encourages and aids in the planning of trail rides and promotes horse shows, riding clubs,

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and equestrian activities.

Some of the associations, committees, and committee chairs are as follows: Maine Line News, Sylvia A. Corbett (sadlara@ peoplepc.com); to friend us on Facebook, contact Holly Tumiel at htumiel@gmail. com; and the MHA Administrator is Dollie Hutchins (mainehorseassoccontact@ yahoo.com). She will be handling memberships, show affiliations, correspondence, show results/fees/points, steward reports, and the rule book. Other committees are: delegates to NEHC, Jo Hight and Paulajean O’Neill; Scholarship, Bonnie Green; Banquet Committee, Judy and Mike Kobilarcsik; Downeast Horse Congress co-chairs, Lee Cheever and Jess Small; Judges and Stewards Committee and Rules and Protests Committee, Paulajean O’Neill; Legal Committee, Andy Bailey; Trail Ride and Family Pleasure, Michelle Holman; Trophies, Meg Hall; Hunter/Jumper and Equine Park Commitees, Sarah Shraiberg; Dressage, Membership, and Education committees, Jess Small. These committee chairs can be reached by visiting the MHA website at www.mainehorseassoc.com.

Anyone interested in assisting or becoming a part of any committee is welcome. If you have news for the MHA, show dates or pictures, contact me on my email and/or friend us on Facebook.

By the time you read this we will have had snow, and the New England Horsemen’s Council banquet will have wrapped up in Maine. Stay tuned next month to read more about this.

and Ros Smythe.

Three levels of tickets are available for Grounds for Celebration: Grand Patron ($1,000) - including two tickets for dinner, beverages, music, dancing, preferred seating and private car service to and from the event; Patron ($500) - including two tickets for dinner, beverages, music, dancing, preferred seating and preferred parking; and Individual ($125) - including dinner, beverages, music, and dancing.

Sponsorship opportunities for businesses and individuals are also available.

For more information, to receive an invitation, or to purchase tickets, contact Sarah Monaco at sarah@sarahmonaco.com.

Norfolk Launches New Website

The Norfolk Hunt Club launched its new website in January. The site, www.norfolkhunt. com, is full of information for foxhunters, equestrians, and land supporters alike. Be sure to visit it to learn all about foxhunting and the history of the club. The site is also the go-to online location for Norfolk logo merchandise, photos, and information about the club’s yearround schedule of fun filled events.

Spring Season is Ready to Roll

In addition to Grounds for Celebration, Norfolk has planned a very busy spring season, thanks to Owen Hughes, MFH; Carol Mansfield, MFH; and Ruth Lawler, Associate MFH, as well as scores of member volunteers.

The spring foxhunting season will begin on April 17 and will conclude on May 19. The spring fixture card will be posted on www. norfolkhunt.com in early April.

Norfolk’s spring calendar also includes: The Norfolk Hunt Horse Show on May 26 and May 27, 2012—contact Catherine Kennedy at fosterkennedy@gmail.com; the Norfolk Hunt Derby Cross on May 28, 2012—contact Erica Foley at ehnf@msn.com; and the Norfolk Hunt Spring Hunter Pace on June 3, 2012—contact Mike Paparo at mbpaparo@hotmail.com.

All of Norfolk’s spring events are open to the public and afford great fun for riders of varying abilities and spectators alike. Be sure to watch the Norfolk Hunt Club website for more information on spring events.

The Norfolk Hunt Field Hunter Show, which has been held in the spring for the past few years, is moving to Labor Day weekend, and will be preceded by a mounted foxhunting clinic taught by local professional Cormac Kennedy of Mor Linn Farm in Walpole, Mass.

The two days of activity will provide a perfect tune-up for riders planning to hunt with Norfolk in the fall season.

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pring is in the air and lots of things are happening in preparation. Northeast Miniature Horse Club (NMHC) members are engaged in sleepless nights of foal anticipation with eagerness tinged with anxiety. Expecting owners will deliver their foals and announce their arrival with the joy of any new birth.

Since Mini births require human attendance for safety of both mare and foal, a variety of monitoring systems are used, but no matter what the technology, the result is always diminished sleep and countless treks to the barn—just in case.

Suddenly our members are noticing that our fuzzy little beasts have put on the pounds, just like the rest of us, and are making a pronounced effort to hit the diets and exercise to get not only the show horses in shape but themselves as well.

It takes a definite effort to jog around that ring after the relatively laid back routine of winter.

All those goodies around the holidays didn’t help much either! The shows are right around the corner and there is that special excitement in the air of coming summer fun.

On February 11, we held the fifth annual Day with Bonnie Fogg, Animal Communicator, for members and friends of NMHC and it was a true highlight of the year. Where else can one not only get feedback directly from their own horse’s mouth and their other pets, too, but dine on some of the best food in the Northeast as well?

Cindy Moses of Mocha Miniature Horse Farm again hosted this event which increases in popularity each year. Each guest brought a favorite dish to share for a potluck luncheon. Comments proved you can’t beat the food and that our NMHC families are competent with more than their horse skills. Our gang is not so bad in the kitchen either!

Attendees were asked to bring pictures of their pets to assist in the communication process.

Bonnie gave each owner lots of information including any physical problems or areas of discomfort that their animal companions felt. Pets took this opportunity to communicate through Bonnie to their masters exactly what their preferences were and did not hold back about things

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that were bothering them or that they would like to have happen. Yes, our pets do know what they want. Owners were able to ask questions and get answers directly from the source through Bonnie. Among the attendees were both believers and skeptics but all who were present thoroughly enjoyed the day, the humor, and the opportunity to relish in each others’ company. The event was a tremendous success and many went home more attuned to their animals. Watch for our next “Bonnie Day” and perhaps you can get some insight into what your favorite pet is thinking. We love to meet new folks! Donations from this event will go to assist the NMHC rescue efforts. A very special thank you goes out to Cindy for opening up her home for this event and to Bonnie for sharing her talent and humor with us all. We are so proud of you both!

Watch for news of our upcoming events.

New Miniature horse enthusiasts are always welcome. For more information about our horses and our club, visit the NMHC website at www.northeastminis.org. Our Miniature horse rescue is active in the Northeast and often has rescued Minis or Minis in need of being re-homed who are seeking just the right forever families. A membership application can be found on our website or by contacting Virginia A. Gonsalves at momsminis@verizon.net or 508-822-3668.

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By Lynndee Kemmet

Dressage news Ingrid Klimke riding FRH Butts Abraxxas at the HSBC FEI European Eventing Championships.

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the Saddlewood CPEDI3*. Her team of riders also took top honors during CPEDI competition in Florida in January.

Missy was honored for her tireless commitment to para-dressage. Her efforts since 2000 have grown the sport considerably and she works as an advocate and fundraiser for the program as much as she works helping her riders succeed.

SADLY, ELIZABETH F. SEARLE passed away this winter. A former president of the U.S. Dressage Federation (USDF) and an FEI judge, Elizabeth died on January 8 after a long illness. She was a resident of San Juan Bautista, Calif., and was a force in the dressage world for many years, including being one of the founders of the California Dressage Society.

Elizabeth also served on the faculty for the USDF “L” judge program and served as chair of the USDF Judges Committee for eight years. Her riding career included not only dressage, but also hunter/jumper competition and eventing.

CONGRATULATIONS TO GERMANY’S INGRID KLIMKE, who was a big hit when she headlined the New England Dressage Association’s (NEDA’s) Fall Symposium several years back. Ingrid, daughter of the late Reiner Klimke, was given the title of “Riding Master” by the German Equestrian Federation. The honor was bestowed on her during a competition in Munster, Germany. At 43, she is only the second woman to be given this title.

She rose to international stardom as an event rider, first becoming a multi-national champion in eventing in Germany and later representing her country in the Olympics and World Equestrian Games in the sport, winning team gold at both the 2006 World Equestrian Games and the 2008 Olympics. More recently, Ingrid has gone on to great success in the Grand Prix ring in dressage.

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CONGRATS ALSO GOES TO MISSY RANSEHOUSEN, coach of the U.S. Para-Equestrian Dressage Team.

Along with Capt. Mark Phillips, Missy was nominated by the U.S. Equestrian Federation (USEF) for coaching honors with the United States Olympic Committee (USOC). She was already named the Para-Equestrian Coach of the Year.

Missy has had a banner year with the U.S. ParaEquestrian Dressage Team, coaching two winning teams at the USEF Para-Equestrian CPEDI 3* in Saugerties, N.Y., and at the Saddlewood Festival of Dressage CPEDI 3* in Werribee, Australia.

Ransehousen also coached Rebecca Hart to reserve championship individual honors at the USEF ParaEquestrian CPEDI3* and then on to a double win at

SPRING REALLY IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER and that means the NEDA Spring Symposium is nearly here. This year’s event features Carol Lavell and Michael Poulin tag teaming the symposium. It will be held April 27-29 at Apple Knoll Farm in Millis, Mass. Carol and Michael were teammates in the Barcelona Olympics and have been friends ever since. This dynamic duo will cover a wide range of training topics, including sharing their approach for training for international competition. For more information, visit NEDA’s website at www.neda.org.

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SPEAKING OF NEDA, the association will be hosting “How to be a Dressage Show Volunteer,” a series of seven workshops to be held throughout the USDF Region 8. The workshops will be held in March, April, and May, and the schedule includes: Johnson & Wales University in Rehoboth, Mass., the University of New Hampshire in Durham, N.H., Pineland Farms in New Gloucester, Maine, the Cornell Cooperative Extension in Ballston Spa, N.Y., and Cutler Farm in Medfield, Mass. They are still working on finalizing the facilities in Connecticut, and will be announcing that soon.

The workshops will last four hours and will include 45-minute sessions for scribes, stewards and scorers, as well as a 30-minute session on basic show dynamics and an overview of relevant equestrian organizations. For more information on the workshops, to host one in your area, or help teach one, contact Debbie Carr-Kirk at willowdck@aol.com or call 508-539-3534.

HERE’S ANOTHER CLINIC coming up this spring.

The Dressage Trainers Network is hosting a halfday workshop with Dr. Jenny Susser on “Working Through Fear.” The clinic is scheduled for April 14 in Harvard, Mass. Jenny has been a featured clinician at a number of USDF-sponsored events. As part of the fun, a wine and cheese party will be held afterwards. The Dressage Trainers Network is also inviting regional trainers to take part in an open round table forum in order to meet, network, and discuss issues pertaining to business, teaching, coaching, and training. The round table is free of charge and will run from 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. before the workshop. For more information contact Lisa Terrell at lisaterrell@charter.net or at 978-838-9408.

HERE’S IMPORTANT NEWS for those with young dressage horses. The USEF is holding two Markel/ USEF Young Horse Dressage Training Sessions this year. The open training sessions will be a unique opportunity for up-and-coming talent to have oneon-one sessions with USEF Young Horse Coach, Scott Hassler. The sessions are held over two days and include a 45-minute lesson each day with Scott as well as an evening lecture and discussion for the riders. The first session was held in February and the second, scheduled for April 14-15, is being held in Texas. A training session for the New England area will be held this year but the date and location hasn’t been determined yet so watch for the announcement here.

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he Florida show season is in full swing with more international-level competitions than ever before. With the combination of the Wellington Classic Dressage (WCD), Gold Coast Dressage, International Horse Sport Palm Beach (IHSPB) and the new Global Dressage Festival, there are now around a dozen CDI-level competitions in Wellington, Fla., and West Palm Beach, Fla., during the winter season. One of the largest of these is the World Dressage Masters CDI5* hosted by Wellington Classic Dressage.

Adrienne Lyle and Wizard were the winners in the Grand Prix Special.

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The Masters attracted top international riders from throughout North America and Europe, including leading U.S. pair Steffen Peters and Ravel and British stars Charlotte Dujardin riding Valegro and Carl Hester with Wie Atlantico, as well as the Swedish pair of Tinne VilhelmsonSilfvén and Favourit. It also brought some of the world’s best international judges to the Florida scene. The ground jury consisted of Britain’s Stephen Clarke, Wim Ernes from the Netherlands, Isabelle Judet from France, and U.S. judges Gary Rockwell and Lois Yukins.

Held at the Jim Brandon Equestrian Center, around 2,000 people packed the stands to watch Peters and Ravel take the win in both the CDI Grand Prix and the CDI Grand Prix Freestyle at the World Dressage Masters, held January 26-28, 2012. This winning American pair scored 81.383% in the Grand Prix and an impressive 83.700% in the Freestyle to defend their 2011 World Dressage Masters victory.

Dujardin and Valegro placed second in both classes with a 78.468% in the Grand Prix and an 83.650% in the Grand Prix Freestyle. Third place in both went to Vilhelmson-Silfvén and Favourit with scores of 73.255% in the Grand Prix and 78.250% in the Freestyle.

It was a close match between Peters and Dujardin and, in fact, Peters confessed that at one point after the Freestyle he was sure that Dujardin had won. “I had a great night with Ravel, but I watched Charlotte after our ride,” said Peters after the awards ceremony. “When she came out of the ring I went over and said to her, ‘I think you’ve won it.’ ” Peters knew that he and Ravel were on their game after their opening ride at the Masters, which gave them their best Grand Prix score.

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Steffen Peters and Ravel took the win in the CDI Grand Prix and the CDI Grand Prix Freestyle at the World Dressage Masters.

two weeks ago in California, but I had to risk it a bit more here. Ravel feels even stronger than last year and more supple. It was a blast to ride.”

Valegro is ridden by Dujardin, but owned by her coach and friend Carl Hester and co-owned by Roly Luard. “I had a great ride,” said Dujardin after Saturday night’s freestyle.

“Yesterday Valegro was a little bit too hot and I was hanging on for dear life, but he dealt with the atmosphere really well tonight.”

One of the other big winners during the World Dressage Masters was the rising young American star Adrienne Lyle, the longtime student of Olympian Debbie McDonald. Lyle took the win in the Grand Prix Special with Wizard. It’s a clear indication that this pair is a strong contender for the U.S. Olympic Dressage Team. They scored a 73.244% to take the win in the Special and they also placed fourth in the CDI Grand Prix. “My horse handled everything beautifully. I’m really excited and happy,” Lyle said.

Lyle’s good showing in Friday’s Grand Prix qualifier meant that she could have ridden in Saturday night’s Grand Prix Freestyle, but she is aiming for the Olympic team and said she needed a Grand Prix Special qualifying score in order to make the U.S. Olympic Selection Trials. It was a wise choice.

Placing second in the Grand Prix Special at the Masters with a score of 72.044% was American

Heather Blitz riding her 9-year-old Danish Warmblood gelding Paragon. This pair had been members of the U.S. Gold Medal Team at the 2011 Pan American Games in Guadalajara, Mexico. It was a quick and successful step up from Pan Am competition at the Prix St. Georges and Intermediaire I level to the CDI5* Grand Prix competition at the Masters.

“Who would have thought that just a few months ago I was in the small tour?” Blitz said.

“Now I am not only in the Grand Prix, but scoring over 70 in the Masters.” Placing third in the Grand Prix Special was American Todd Flettrich riding Otto, with a score of 69.933%.

For more information on the World Dressage Masters, visit www.worlddressagemasters.com.

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The Masters was held in conjunction with the Wellington Classic Dressage Sunshine Challenge, which also included other CDI competition. In CDI3* competition, Ashley Holzer and Pop Art grabbed the win in the Grand Prix Open with a score of 69.915% and also earned top honors in the CDI3* Olympic Grand Prix Special with a score of 70.067%.

Heather Blitz and Paragon finished a close second in the Grand Prix Open with a score of 69.170%. Lars Petersen and Willano were the big winners in the CDI1* Intermediaire.

The WCD Sunshine Challenge and the Gold Coast Opener, held the week before, also hosted CPEDI3* para-dressage events, giving para-equestrians two weeks of head-to-head international competition. The Canadian team took the win in the first week, but the U.S. moved to first place in the second. As a result, both nations qualified for this year’s Paralympic Games in London.

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Pierre St. Jacques and Lucky Tiger took the win in Grand Prix competition at the International Horse Sport Palm Beach Premiere.

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(Far Left): Ashley Holzer and Pop Art won the Grand Prix Open at the Wellington Classic Dressage Sunshine Challenge and the CDI Grand Prix and CDI-W Grand Prix Freestyle at the Gold Coast Dressage Opener Festival.

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Sunshine Challenge, Laurietta Oakleaf and Niekele fan Busenitz won Grade Ia with a score of 69.833%. Jonathan Wentz and NTEC Richter Scale won Grade Ib with 76.014%.

Rebecca Hart and Lord Ludger won Grade II with a score of 73.413%. Eleanor Brimmer and Carino H won Grade III with 61.111%. And the Grade IV winner was Irish competitor James Dwyer riding Orlando to a score of 70.538%.

For more information on the Wellington Classic Dressage Challenge Series, visit www.

Gold Coast Dressage Opener Festival

Only days before the World Dressage Masters, the Gold Coast Dressage Association held its Opener CDI competition from January 19-22, 2012, and several competitors in the Masters used it as a warm-up. In that event, Canadian Olympic rider Ashley Holzer added more blue ribbons with her partner Breaking Dawn, taking Friday’s CDI Grand Prix win with a score of 71.106% and the win in the CDI-W Grand Prix Freestyle with a score of 76.900%. American Shawna Harding finished second with her own Come On III and a score of 69.894%.

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of second place finishers Jacqueline Brooks of Canada and D-Niro, with their score of 65.578%.

American Todd Flettrich also competed in both classes with one of his other rides—Sopranos— and finished second on a score of 65.702% in the Grand Prix and fourth in the CDI-W Grand Prix Special behind third place finishers Joni Lynn Peters and Travolta.

Lyle and Wizard competed in the Open Grand Prix class at the Gold Coast Opener and won with a score of 73.652%. Behind them in second was Tina Konyot and Calecto V with a 71.596%. Third went to Ashley Holzer and Pop Art with a score of 71.525%.

For more information on the Gold Coast Dressage Series, visit www.gcdafl.org.

International Horse Sport Palm Beach Premiere

Earlier in the season at the International Horse Sport Palm Beach Premiere, held January 13-15, 2012 at the Equestrian Estates, rider and trainer Laurie Moore rode away with the high score of the show award with her partner Zonnerhall.

The pair scored 77.903% in the USEF First Level Test of Choice.

Moore came to Florida from Michigan and has been training Zonnerhall for some time.

“He’s a sweet and lovely horse and he loves to work,” she said. Zonnerhall had been out of competition for several years and Moore has just started him back. “The [owners] moved to Florida a few years ago and Zonnerhall has been a pleasure horse for them since then. He has a great work ethic and it only took him a few days of me riding him before he realized what was happening and our partnership returned. He has really matured also, which is nice.”

In other competition at the IHSPB Premiere, Northeast-based rider Pam Goodrich had the second highest score of the show, an impressive 76.053% in the FEI Prix St. Georges with Wyvem. Diane Creech and Devon L took the win in Grand Prix competition with a score of 72.766%, while Pierre St. Jacques and Donnatelli won the Intermediaire I with a score of 68.289%.

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Training Level-Open Champions Morgan Randall and Worth Waiting For.

Ann Wiedie and Baxter took the Eventing Test of Choice-Adult Amateur and Overall High Point Adult Amateur divisions.

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Charles River Dressage Association AwArds Top riders AT 2012 YeAr-end bAnqueT bY briTTAnY ChAmpA

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he Charles River Dressage Association (CRDA) Year-End Awards Banquet was held at Primavera Restaurant, in Millis, Mass., on Saturday, February 11 from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. A buffet dinner was served to members and the annual Silent Auction was later in the evening. CRDA President Linda Currie was the speaker. She talked to members about the club’s status and some exciting changes that will take place this year.

Many talented riders received awards at the ceremony. Noah Rostcheck was named champion for competing in the Intro LevelJunior division on Pumpkin Spice. Devon Currie was the reserve champion on Nicholas.

In the Intro Level-Adult Amateur division, Susan Goldfischer was the champion on Goodnight Moon.

The champion of the Training Level-Junior division was Bridget McConville with Fat Boy Slim, followed by reserve champion Ali Redston riding Juno this past season. In the Training Level-Adult Amateur division, Janet Menn took home top honors for her efforts on Dev Diego.

Karen Whitney was the reserve champion on Rayson D’etre.

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Training Level-Open with Worth Waiting For, while Pamela Murray earned the reserve championship on Miss Gabby.

Marie Wachter was awarded top honors for First Level-Junior on Jester. In the First Level-Adult Amateur division, Constance Brown and Real Love were the cham- Overall High Point Junior Award recipients Devon Currie pions, and Carol Burkhart and Nicholas. and Private Dancer were the honors on Rayson D’etre. reserve champions.

Kate Champa was the champion of the Dot Iorio was the champion of the Second & Above-Adult Amateur divi- Masters division on Georgia O’Keefe, and sion on Finnikapan, while Lisa Millet and Elizabeth Benney and In a Moment were the Prado were the victors in Second Level & reserve champions.

The Overall High Point Junior Award went Above-Open.

Ann Wiedie took home a first place award to Devon Currie with Nicholas, Ann Wiedie for Eventing Test of Choice-Adult Amateur on earned the Overall High Point Adult Amateur Baxter. Susan Harey was the reserve champion on Baxter, and Morgan Randall received the Overall High Point Open Award for her efforts on Midsummer Night’s Dream.

The Musical Freestyle winner was Dot Iorio aboard Worth Waiting For. For a complete list of winners, and more on Finnikapan.

Janet Menn was the Vintage Champion with information on the Charles River Dressage Dev Diego. Karen Whitney took away reserve Association, visit www.crdressage.org.

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Shannon Dueck aboard her mare, Ayscha, and accompanied by her trainer, Carl Hester, at the World Dressage Masters Palm Beach.

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or the first time in 2011, Lollipop Farm, located in Brooklyn, Conn., hosted a three-show dressage series. From the beginning, show manager Laurie Sigfridson wanted to have a series that highlighted a positive show environment for riders.

The show management was flexible, supportive, and provided readers if needed. Competitors were also encouraged to design and ride musical freestyles. Rated judges were hired to provide valuable feedback to riders. Sigfridson was able to find willing sponsors to provide lovely ribbons and prizes for the lucky class winners. She also planned to have year-end champions based on the class pinnings during the regular shows series for riders competing in at least two of the events.

In an effort to acknowledge more competitors, Sigfridson and her secretary Chris Curico awarded year-end prizes based on two recognized systems: points and percentages. In some cases, the champion remained the same regardless of whether it was based on points or high percentage scores. In many other cases there were different year-end winners based on the system used. There were many happy participants at the Lollipop Farm Year-End Awards Luncheon.

The luncheon was held January 14, 2012 at the home of Laurie and Ken Sigfridson. All attendees donated a food item, which turned out to be a feast.

After the meal, everyone had a delightful time.

Katie Green served as the Mistress of Ceremony.

Laurie provided the comic relief while trying to locate the prizes that were awarded to each winner.

Prizes included shipping boots, corner feeders for the horse trailer, half hay bale bags, embroidered bags, tall boot bags, dressage pajamas, personalized folding chairs, and a personalized tack truck for the High Point Rider. Special awards were presented to the World’s Best Reader, Katie Green, and the World’s Best Secretary, Chris Curico.

Division winners were awarded first. Brooke Nelson was the Junior/Young Rider high point and

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Laurie Sigfridson presents Brooke Nelson with the Junior/Young Rider Championship Award.

percentage rider. Adult Amateur Champions were Beth Lowden by percentage, and Chris Curico by points. Open division winners were Artea Beirn by percentage and Malin Eubanks by points.

The “Vintage” winners were Debra Cataldo by percentage and Karen Norton by points.

Dressage awards were presented next. The Intro winners were Beth Lowden by percentage and Stephanie Garcia by points. The Training Level Champion by percentage and points was Brooke Nelson. The First Level winners were Becca Rioux by percentage and Chris Curico by points. Karen Norton was the Second Level winner by percentage and points.

The final and most exciting prize was the “overall” winner, which was given to Brooke Nelson for her percentage and points. Nelson was awarded a personalized tack truck.

For more information visit www.lollipop dressage.com.

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he Southern Maine Dressage Association (SMDA) is pleased to host a symposium with Shannon Dueck. The event will be held on April 28-29, 2012 at Spring Creek Farm in Lyman, Maine.

The symposium will be held in an “on the levels” format. Riders will be selected to represent Training Level through FEI, which will help assure a highly educational experience for auditors and riders alike. The event is being sponsored

by SmartPak, and has also received funding through a Violet M. Hopkins Grant provided by The Dressage Foundation. In addition to the two days of lessons, Dueck will include a discussion for the riders and auditors on “How to Apply the Training Scale in Day-to-Day Training.” Auditors are encouraged to attend. The cost is $20 per day for SMDA members, or $25 per day for nonmembers. Auditors can either pre-register or pay at the door.

Dueck is an enthusiastic and positive instructor, and SMDA feels privileged to be hosting her at their spring clinic. She currently trains with Carl Hester in Great Britain, and competes with Ayscha, a 10-year-old bay Oldenburg mare.

Shannon and Ayscha have been successful in international Grand Prix competition in Florida and Germany, and now have their sights firmly set on the 2012 Olympics in London.

Seating will be set up for auditors in a comfortable observation lounge and viewing area equipped with a good-quality sound system.

For more information about SMDA visit their website at www.southernmainedressage.com.

Heads Up

Eventing news

By Kathryn Selinga

Alexandra Slusher and Last Call, winners of last year’s CIC3* at Galway Downs.

prize program for the Area I New York events through the New York Racing Association for Second Career Thoroughbreds. It was also announced that the Area I Championships will again be held at Fitch’s Corner in 2012.

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THE UNITED STATES PONY CLUBS (USPC), traditionally known as an eventing organization, has added polo to its roster of sports for 2012. USPC teamed up with the U.S. Polo Association (USPA) to make it more accessible to young riders everywhere, according to USPA Executive Director Peter Rizzo. In celebration of the partnership, the USPA plans to offer a free introductory membership to Pony Club members. The newest discipline joins the ranks of eventing, show jumping, dressage, mounted games, tetrathlon, quiz, and polocrosse competitions in Pony Club.

LOOKING FOR A GOOD EXCUSE TO TAKE A VACATION to the West Coast? The Galway Downs International Horse Trials will be held March 29 - April 1 just east of Temecula, Calif.

The CIC3* will once again be the featured division, along with the CIC2* and CIC1*. General admission tickets are available in advance or at the gate and VIP tickets—which include seating in the ringside tent, lunch, and a full selection of beverages—are also available in advance.

official, or supporter—a place to find the materials they need. The redesign offers several new features including a monthly calendar that integrates both the recognized USEA horse trials with educational activities into one calendar that is both searchable and downloadable, and a directory page that has a plethora of USEA contacts and services for eventers.

Readers can also comment on articles, like them on Facebook, and share them on Twitter and Google+.

IF YOU’RE MISSING FOOTBALL SEASON and all of the festivities that go along with it, you’re in luck. The Jersey Fresh is offering tailgating for spectators on cross-country day and the fun doesn’t stop there. There will also be a “Hats Off To The 10th Annual Jersey Fresh” hat contest. Winners will be chosen for Best Single Hat, Best Group of Hats, and Horsiest Hat. Reservation forms for the May 10-13 event can be found at www.horseparkof newjersey.com.

GOOD NEWS FOR USEA MEMBERS—Area I has a new educational scholarship program. They will be offering four $250 scholarships annually to be applied to lessons and clinics, conference or convention attendance, training for instructors, judges, and organizers, or other educational purposes. All USEA members in good standing are eligible and encouraged to apply by March 15, 2012. For more information visit www. area1usea.org.

ON FEBRUARY 9, THE U.S. EVENTING ASSOCIATION (USEA) launched a brand new website. The idea behind the update was to give every member of the eventing community— whether a competitor, trainer, volunteer,

SPEAKING OF AREA I, the group had yet another successful Annual Meeting on January 15 in Springfield, Mass. Guest speaker Peter Gray, Olympian and former Olympic coach, was a hit! Louise Meryman, upper-level eventer and coach, also talked about a new

AND IF YOU ARE A USPC ALUM, the organization wants you! In a “you scratch my back, I’ll scratch yours” effort, the organization is looking for proud Pony Club grads and business owners (horse or non-horse related) to place a “Proud Graduate of Pony Club” logo on their website in exchange for the alum’s business logo and a link to their site on the USPC website, www. ponyclub.org.

IF YOU COMPETE AT BEGINNER NOVICE OR NOVICE and have been itching to try a three-day, you’ll be happy to hear the USEA Executive Committee has approved a policy to permit such events to count toward USEA National Year-End Points and Nutrena/ USEA American Eventing Championships qualifications!

FEBRUARY SAW THE START OF THE TRAINING SESSIONS WITH CAPTAIN MARK PHILLIPS in Aiken, S.C., for those who made the High Performance and Developing Rider lists for eventing. High Performance riders participating will be vying for a spot on the U.S. Eventing Team headed to the London Olympics this summer.

Send your news for future columns to kathryn. selinga@pedlar.com.

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Sonja Fridell and her Paint gelding AJ keep fit by riding on the beach.

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Maria Ghigliotti hacking around with Su, an Arabian gelding, at Hampton Beach.

Southern N.H. Dressage and Combined Training Association MeMbers share Winter training strategies subMitted by erin Cosgrove

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e’ve been fortunate that the winter has been relatively mild so far, but with shorter days and frozen ground, it can be tough to keep your horse in shape and ready for spring.

Several Southern New Hampshire Dressage & Combined Training Association (SNHDCTA) members shared their strategies to maintaining their riding (and sanity) during the winter. While each member has her own methods, there are a few common themes—stay indoors, brave the elements, and try new activities.

Stay Indoors

Most of the year, Stefanie Rossetti’s Curly gelding Quinn lives at her home. But when winter hits, Stefanie doesn’t mess around with the cold. She heads straight to a heated indoor so she can train all winter long. Despite being the only dressage rider in a saddle seat barn, she enjoys the opportunity to ride five to six nights a week, while making new friends in a different discipline.

Olivia Hewson works hard to keep her Thoroughbred gelding Colby active and entertained. She finds switching up her activities each ride goes a long way toward keeping him focused.

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in the spring.” Colby is 18 years old and it has become more vital to keep him going and moving thoroughout the winter to keep him from stiffening up and becoming sore. It is also important to keep him moving so he is fit for show season the following year.

Club President Lydia Neusch and her daughter Torey try to keep their horse Charbelle going in a routine that’s as consistent as possible all year.

Torey is in her freshman year at UNH, and comes home on the weekends to ride. During the week, Charbelle is longed, and ridden by their trainer. “We don’t change much up for the winter, said Lydia.

Brave the Elements

For those without an indoor, or with a higher tolerance for the cold, there are a wealth of winter activities. Karen O’Malley enjoys trail riding her gelding Rio. “I just bundle up really well and head out on the trails. I find it’s great for my horse’s brain to spend as much time outside the ring as possible,” said Karen.

Riding on the beach is always popular in the off-season. Recently, Sonja Fridell took her Paint gelding AJ, and rode with youth member Maria Ghigliotti on her borrowed Arab gelding, Su. “We spend a lot of time in the indoor during the winter, so it was great to get out and canter on the beach. AJ is a lot more lively when he sees that

wide-open stretch of sand, so it makes forward fun,” said Sonja.

Maria agreed, adding, “It’s great to ride outside, and the beach is the perfect place to work on my balance.”

If you thought most Second Level dressage horses spend their off-season perfecting their moves in the indoor, you haven’t met Paddington, Hilary Millett’s Quarter Horse. The pair were SNHDCTA’s Second Level Champions this year, and Hilary frequently rides outside.

Try New Activities

Dorothy Komarek is working with her mare, Willow, on clicker training. “It’s fun! And my horse really seems to enjoy it,” she said. She’s teaching the young mare to put her nose on scary objects, and push a large ball around the arena.

Dorothy credits the clicker training with helping outside the arena as well, “We used it to help her learn to trailer load.”

Katrina Villemaire is focusing on groundwork with her young mare. “Since she’s still a baby, winter is a great time to focus on the basics,” said Katrina.

Debi Barka is focusing on the basics as well, but with a twist. She’s riding her Connemara mare Lily at home, and without an indoor arena, she’s gotten creative. “I have a terrible time memorizing my tests, so this winter, Lily and I are walking the patterns while I remind myself where we walk, trot, and canter in the actual tests,” said Debi.

No matter what their winter strategies, all the SNHDCTA members agree on one thing—they can’t wait for spring to come!

For more information please visit www. snhdcta.org.

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international sHow jumper returns to new enGland to teacH eventers

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n Sunday, March 25, the Connecticut Dressage & Combined Training Association (CDCTA) will present “Ring Craft: Maximizing Test Scores and Minimizing Point Loss.” An interactive Symposium with Dot Demis, USEF “R” judge and USDF Bronze, Silver, and Gold Medalist, participants will learn how to ride effective test patterns and understand the new half scores. The event will take place at Carbery Fields Farm in Lebanon, Conn. Pre-registration by March 19 is appreciated. The cost is $35 and includes lunch. The symposium will run from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Registration the day of the event is from 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. only and does not include lunch. To register, reserve lunch, and for more information, visit www. cdctaonline.com.

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Show RESultS CDCTA Elementary/Schooling Adult Amateur Champion Karen Norton on Lexxus.

Dressage INTrODUcTOrY - SchOOLING ShOWS - aDULT aMaTEUr: ch: Valerie Syme, Volkje Lopcke (Misty), - 71.37%; rE: Dennis William Dwyer, clove, - 64.75%.

INTrODUcTOrY - SchOOLING ShOWS - JUNIOr: ch: amy Macha, Zeta Tauri, - 71.23%.

TraINING - SchOOLING ShOWS - aDULT aMaTEUr: ch: Jane Wasyl, Bay Breeze, - 64.16%; rE: Karen Norton, Lexxus, -63.19%; 3. Sherri Pasquale, all The aczets, - 62.97%; 4. robert hathaway, Katahdin, 60.8%; 5. Vicki Markowski, Zydeco Blue, - 59.43%; 6. Beth Jennings, Dakairi.

TraINING - SchOOLING ShOWS - PrOFESSIONaL: ch: Jennifer ault, Windsor, - 69.1%.

FIrST LEVEL - SchOOLING ShOWS - aDULT aMaTEUr: ch: Sherri Pasquale, Zalani, - 65.44%; rE: robin cassella, holiday, - 64.59%; 3.

Linda roache, Paradox Pippin, - 60.32%; 4. Beth Jennings, Dakairi.

FIrST LEVEL - SchOOLING ShOWS - PrOFESSIONaL: ch: Deborah Murphy, Irish Bricin, - 60.89%.

SEcOND LEVEL - SchOOLING ShOWS - PrOFESSIONaL: ch: Jennifer ault, Kipling, – 62.00%.

TraINING LEVEL - raTED ShOWS - aDULT aMaTEUr: ch: Tara Manion, Breanna, - 62.74%; rE: Sherri Pasquale, all The aczets, - 61.17%; 3.

Valerie Syme, Volkje Lopcke (Misty), - 47.85%.

FIrST LEVEL - raTED ShOWS - aDULT aMaTEUr: ch: Sherri Pasquale, Zalani, - 65.94%; rE: Karen Norton, red Baron, - 61.00%.

FIrST LEVEL - raTED ShOWS - PrOFESSIONaL: ch: Deborah Murphy, Irish Bricin, - 59.88%.

SEcOND LEVEL - raTED ShOWS - PrOFESSIONaL: ch: Jennifer ault, Zeta capella, - 59.64%; rE: Deb Moynihan, Fearghus, - 59.60%.

FOUrTh LEVEL - raTED ShOWS - PrOFESSIONaL: ch: Elizabeth caron, Tagus corona, - 62.82%; rE: Kari allen, Ossborne, - 59.85%.

FEI-PrIXST.GEOrGE-raTEDShOWS-PrOFESSIONaL: ch: ann Guptill, T Mad hatter, - 59.73%.

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The 2011 Year-End Award winners were as follows:

CDCTA Novice/Rated Adult Amateur Champion Kim Tester riding Corona.

Eventing BEGINNEr NOVIcE/SchOOLING - aDULT aMaTEUr: ch: Karen Norton, red Baron, - 13; rE: Bonnie Dixon, Gsf Ipso Facto, - 9.

ELEMENTarY/SchOOLING - aDULT aMaTEUr: ch: Karen Norton, Lexxus, - 15; rE: Dennis William Dwyer, clove, - 13; 3. Kathleen hawkins, Uc Songmaster, - 10. hOrSE TrIaLS/SchOOLING - aDULT aMaTEUr: ch: Joanne Murphy, Tucker, - 11.

BEGINNEr NOVIcE/raTED - aDULT aMaTEUr: ch: Karen Norton, red Baron, - 3.

NOVIcE/raTED - aDULT aMaTEUr: ch: Kim Tester, corona, - 15.

TraINING/raTED - aDULT aMaTEUr: ch: Mickey Lorenzen, claidheamhor, - 12.

PrELIMINarY/raTED - aDULT aMaTEUr: ch: Mickey Lorenzen, claidheamhor, - 12. ●

nternational show jumper Grant Wilson returned to New England on January 18-22 to train event riders of all levels. The clinic took place over several days starting at Water’s Edge Farm in Concord, Mass. From there, Wilson held clinics at Coyote Spring Farm in Lee, N.H.; Green Acres Farm in Madbury, N.H.; and the University of New Hampshire (UNH) in Durham, N.H. He trained about eight to 12 people per day throughout the course of his stay in New England. The clinic was very well received by the participating riders, and many people returned again after attending his previous clinic in November.

Liz Oertel, a UNH dressage and jumping instructor and professor, was very pleased with the training she received from Wilson. “The Grant Wilson clinic was educational and systematic for both my young horse and progressive work for my more experienced horse,” she says.

Formerly from New Zealand, Wilson has extensive experience in many different equinerelated fields. He now lives in Belgium and owns a stable in Brussels. He rides in Grand Prix events and also trains some riders on the Belgian Eventing Team. In addition to conducting clinics around the world, Wilson also breeds and sells horses in Belgium.

The riders at the clinics learned a lot of helpful new techniques during their training sessions. “I loved working with Grant,” says Mary Lee, who attended the clinic at Water’s Edge Farm. “When I went home with my horse I was very happy to be able to recreate the same feeling I had during the clinic.”

Young rider Alanna Fagan, who also attended the clinic at Water’s Edge, was really grateful of Wilson’s teachings. “I had a great experience,” says Fagan. “I really appreciated Grant’s teaching style—how he took the time to explain what he was asking of me and what he wanted me to ask of the horse. When I struggled with executing something, he made sure to reiterate and tried to explain in a different way how I could successfully accomplish the task at hand.

Also, I really enjoyed his focus on the horse and connection between horse and rider.”

Courtney Comeau, organizer of the November and January clinics, hopes to have Wilson return to the area again in May and August to conduct additional clinics at different barns in New England.

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he University of New Hampshire Equine Program is pleased to kick off its 41st year as host to United States Eventing Association (USEA) horse trials with its spring event, to be held on its Durham campus on May 5-6, 2012.

This spring’s event marks the first of three exciting USEA competitions to be held at the University this year. UNH’s horse trials are unique in that they are entirely coordinated and run by students in the equine program under the direction of show manager Christina Keim.

“For many students, working at our horse trials provides their first exposure to the sport of eventing,” says Keim. “They are involved in nearly every aspect of the show, from facility preparations like painting jumps and setting up courses and dressage rings to actually staffing the event itself.”

Even though eventing has been a part of UNH’s culture for over four decades, Keim says that there are still many members of the university community who are unaware of the event’s impact on students, current and past, as well as the regional eventing world as a whole.

“I think the UNH Horse Trials have played a significant role in promoting this sport,” says Keim. “When you look at the number of lifelong competitors, show officials and eventing enthusiasts who have gotten their first exposure

to event management here at UNH, it is quite an impressive list.”

UNH’s Spring Horse Trials is one of the first USEA events on the Area I calendar each year, and attracts entrants from all over the northeastern U.S. and eastern Canada. “We usually expect close to 200 horses and riders,” says show secretary Liz Oertel. “It is great to have a dedicated local competitor base, as well as to meet new entrants who come from further away.”

This event will feature competition at the Beginner Novice, Novice, Training, PreliminaryTraining and Preliminary levels, with courses designed to allow northern-based horse and rider teams the opportunity to have a safe, fun, and educational first outing of the season. In addition, special awards will be given for the lowest scoring UNH student or alumnus, the lowest scoring and second lowest scoring Pony Clubber, and the lowest scoring pure or halfbred Connemara. This last award is sponsored by the American Connemara Pony Society.

Additional horse trials will be held on Sunday, July 8 (Beginner Novice through Training levels) and September 29-30 (Beginner Novice through Preliminary levels).

Sponsorship and advertising opportunities exist for the UNH Horse Trials; please contact Chris Keim for more information at ckeim@ unh.edu or 603-862-1174. For additional

2011 Open Training A winners Diane Thompson and Back in Boston Again.

information about the UNH Equine Program and its horse trials, visit www.equine.unh.edu.

In addition to the Spring Horse Trials, the Thompson School of Applied Science at UNH will be hosting the 22nd Annual Combined Test competition at the Livestock Activity Center on Sunday, April 15, 2012. The event will commence at 8:00 a.m. with the dressage tests—admission is free to spectators. This event is used by local competitors to not only prepare their horses for upcoming UNH Horse Trials, but also to prepare for other events held throughout the 2012 show season.

The combined test is also another opportunity for the students of the Thompson School Equine Management Program to organize an equine competition. Proceeds from the show help to defray costs for supplies and field trips for the students of the program. For more information, visit www.unh.edu/tsas2ph.

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“As once again the first stop on the PRO Tour, this year’s Southern Pines Horse Trials will be even bigger and better, featuring many great additions for both competitors and spectators. This is certainly one of the park’s highlight events,” said Carolina Horse Park Executive Director Jane Murray.

A standout social feature of the horse trials is the exclusive dinner and dancing event, “Britches and Bling,” to be held at the Carolina Horse Park on Saturday night. Dressed in everything from jeans and flannels to diamonds and dresses, partygoers will enjoy incredible food, a DJ and dancing, and a sneak peak of the 2012 Stoneybrook official painting and art exhibit.

“I continue to be impressed with the many improvements and enhancements Carolina Horse Park has made to both its events calendar and facility,” said two-time Olympic Gold Medalist and Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event Champion Phillip Dutton. “I am looking forward

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dvanced and Olympic level riders from around the nation will be converging at the Carolina Horse Park for the Southern Pines Horse Trials to be held March 23-25, 2012 in one of the most exciting displays of equestrian prowess the sport offers.

Taking place over three full days, the Southern Pines Horse Trials is free for spectators and offers not only a glimpse into a popular equestrian event, but also a family fun weekend in the country with food and retail vendors and more. VIP Patrons’ catered luncheon tickets are available for Saturday in front of the ever popular water complex during the cross-country portion of the competition.

For the third year in a row, Southern Pines will be the inaugural event for the PRO (Professional Riders Organization) Tour Series. The scene at Carolina Horse Park promises to be electric with over 400 of this season’s top riders and horses competing for prize money in every level.

Boyd Martin and Neville Bardos at the Southern Pines Horse Trials.

to a great weekend of competition and entertainment at the Southern Pines Horse Trials.”

Other big names expected to compete are two-time Olympic medalist, three-time Pan Am Games Medalist, and Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event Champion Karen O’Connor, and four star champion and international competitor Boyd Martin.

For more information on the Southern Pines Horse Trials, visit www.carolinahorsepark.com.

The Connecticut Dressage & Combined Training Association Presents their 20th Annual Silent Auction March 16th, 2012 at The Gallery, Glastonbury, CT A night of friends, food, & spectacular horse & non-horse related items.

CDCTA 2012 Calendar of Events

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March 25th - CDCTA Dressage Symposium with Dot Demis April 8th - CDCTA Stadium Jumping w/Sally Hinkle April 29th - CDCTA Cross Country Clinic w/Ann Bowie May 13th - CDCTA Dressage & Combined Test Schooling Show June 2nd - Ride/Critique/Ride with ”L” Judge Claudia Tarlov July 22nd - CDCTA Dressage & Combined Test Schooling Show Aug 25th & 26th - CDCTA Eventing Clinic with Stephanie Baer Sept 23rd - Ride, Critique, Ride with Ann Guptill Oct 7th - CDCTA USDF/USEF Rated Dressage Show

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Hunter/Jumper news

By Kim Ablon Whitney

James H. Fairclough II of Cavalier Show Jumping joined the cast of Full Metal Jousting for their inaugural season.

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(Far left): Sean Rogers won at WEF with Ali Rose’s Paraduxx.

WOODRIDGE FARM (WRF) made an impression at the Winter Equestrian Festival this year! WRF began their winter circuit in Wellington for two weeks before heading to Ocala! Abby Bertelson got off to a great start on her new giant eq horse leased for the year from Aaron Vale. Abby won the 15-17 Flat each week as well as a 15-17 Fences. On her regular equitation horse she finished second in the USEF Medal and seventh in the Maclay. New WRF star Maddie Albano made her Medal/Maclay debut, placing sixth in the USEF Medal and eighth in the Maclay! Haleigh Landrigan tested both weeks in the Ariat, steadily rising in the national points standings. Sean Rogers made his jumper ring debut aboard Bantry Bay, finishing third with doubleclean rounds in the $10,000 High Adult Classic. In the equitation ring Sean took home the championship aboard Ali Rose’s Paraduxx. Back home in Massachusetts, WRF’er Astrid Dretler took home a championship in the Modified Adult Equitation at the Holloway Brook Farm Horse Show.

Woodridge is also proud of their year-end champions! For the second year in a row but on a different horse, Jacquie Maggiore again swept the Adult Hunter 18-35 division, topping the Massachusetts Horsemen’s Council (MHC), New England Horsemen’s Council (NEHC) and Zone 1!

In the Performance Hunter 3'6'' - 3'9'' Greg Prince was the Zone 1 Champion aboard Kavalier.

CLOSER TO HOME, RIDGETOP FARM is thrilled that Leah Menaul (Target P) and Jenna Frasca (Winston) hit the winter show scene and have already gotten their MHC Junior Medals. Laura Chotkowski and Rellington have their Adult MHC Medal. Congrats

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to the Harris family on their purchase of Optimus Prime. Ridgetop also welcomes Melissa Fossbender and her horse Captain Jack Sparrow to the barn.

CORNERSTONE FARM congratulates their riders on many well-deserved year-end placings. Hayley Poole won the Junior Hunter Championship for both MHC and NEHC. Ashley Morin finished the year with many championships in the Children’s Hunters, including the MHC Championship and the NEHC Reserve Championship. Meanwhile, Jess Lusty cleaned up in the Children’s Pony Hunters with First Frost, winning the MHC Championship and placing third in the USEF standings. Jess is leasing Anucci for the 2012 show season. Taylor Kimball aboard Treffor picked up the MHC Championship from the North Shore Horsemen’s Association (NSHA). Other Cornerstone winners were Rachel Griffith and Little Miss Sunshine, Mariah Kessel and Touch of Faith, and Michaela Kessel and Game Face. And, of course, Monica Hunt’s two adorable boys, Hunter and Oliver McComiskie, both earned year-end awards from NSHA in Leadine. Pam and Monica just purchased some imports that will be for sale in Ocala.

JENNIFER TATE OF FIELDSTONE FARM is at HITS Ocala for the winter with several clients’ horses.

And Rebecca Clawson and her horse Kennebec are showing at WEF this winter with Andre Dignelli.

SANDY POINT STABLES (SPS) riders had a great day at this year’s SPS Medal/Derby Day. Caroline Lake won both the Modified SPS Medal Final and the 2'6'' Hunter Derby aboard Mr. Carlos.

Hope Misner made her debut on Keystone and won the Pre-Children’s Medal. Ice Capade and Jackie Walker were second in the 2'9'' Hunter Derby and James and Lauren Alofsin were third.

Katie Solomans won both Open Short Stirrup classes and was reserve champion in the Short Stirrup Hunter Derby. Jackie also won the first ever Sit-A-Buck class and was reserve champion in the Junior Medal. And congrats to the DeAngelis Rowan family…Baylee Rowan made her debut in Leadline, Blake Rowan has moved up to WalkTrot, and Reed Rowan won both of his first two Walk-Trot Rails classes for the 2012 season!

WE HEARD FROM JAY MERRIAM that he has sold the Mass Equine Clinic to husband and wife vet duo, Mike Strassner and Susan Galanthay. Susan has been with Mass Equine for the last seven years and Mike had been practicing equine and small animal surgery before buying Mass Equine. Vet Lolly Cochran has retired but Jay assures us retirement is not in his vocabulary! He is still seeing lots of cases at the clinic and is continuing with his amazing volunteer work. He is headed to Morocco to work in a donkey hospital there and is planning the next trip to Samana. Without the business aspect to worry about, Jay will spend some more time with his son and daughter-in-law in Colorado.

NEW BOSTON FARM in Gray, Maine, is happy to welcome the Bates and Bowdoin IHSA teams to their new headquarters.

JAMES H. FAIRCLOUGH II of Cavalier Show Jumping joined the cast of Full Metal Jousting, a one-hour series that began on February 12. If you haven’t already checked the show out, be sure to tune into the History Channel on Sundays at 10:00 p.m.

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HITS Ocala wraps up the prelude to seven weeks of nonstop, rated hunter/jumper competition

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ITS Ocala kicked off the 2012 Winter Circuit in style with perfect weather, immaculate grounds, and eager competitors during the first two weeks of unrated competition at Post Time Farm. Hunter and jumper riders alike took advantage Jonathan Millar and Cantero Z on course in the $25,000 HITS of early qualifying opportunities Grand Prix. as the fever surrounding HITS’ Championship Weekend began to spike. Qualifiers for the 2012 Pfizer Million Grand Prix, Diamond Mills $500,000 Hunter Prix Final and $250,000 HITS 3' Hunter Prix Final will continue to be offered throughout the 2012 winter circuit. Highlighting the $2,500 Brook Ledge Open Welcome first two weeks was the $20,500 winners Amanda Flint and Superbad.

Marshall & Sterling Children’s/ Adult Jumper Championship, which crowned Star 3E posted a quick time of Charlene Graham of Fairport, N.Y., as cham- 37.264 seconds, but suffered eight jumping faults to settle pion after four legs of competition.

As pre-circuit competition came to a close, in fifth place. “The pre-cirJonathan Millar of Ontario, Canada, found cuit was very nice,” Millar success in the weekend’s featured Grand Prix class commented. “The footing was after he placed first and second in the $25,000 great today and all the horses HITS Grand Prix, presented by Pfizer Animal jumped well over the past few Lisa Engel presenting the blue ribbon to Kelley Farmer and Vox Health. Millar claimed the blue ribbon aboard weeks. We really enjoyed it for the $2,500 Devoucoux Hunter Prix.

Iron Horse Farm’s Cantero Z and then added a here. I’d like to thank Iron second place finish aboard Contino 14, owned by Horse Farm, the owners of Cantero Z. I hope to Free Inc. A second round score of 90 for Farmer Millar Brooke Farm, Ltd. Course designer Doug return at some point during the circuit to pick up and Vox clinched the win as Amanda Steege of Bedminster, N.J., and Michelle Barber’s Harvard Russell of Ocala, Fla., set a first-round track that some more Grand Prix classes.”

Amanda Flint and her own Superbad kicked finished in second place. Gould and Bases Loaded produced five clear rounds for the jump-off.

Advancing to the jump-off along with Millar and off the second week of pre-circuit competition ultimately finished with third place honors.

High-Performance rider and 2011 Diamond his two horses were Jordan Coyne of New Port with a win in the first $2,500 Brook Ledge Richey, Fla., aboard her own Lazaro; Patty Stovel Open Welcome of the season. Tracy Magness Mills Hunter Prix finalist Tracy Fenney of Flower of Chester Springs, Pa., and her Carigor Z; and was in hot pursuit of Flint and rode Mr. and Mound, Texas, made her return to competiHugh Graham of Ontario, Canada, aboard King Mrs. Bartko’s Consulado to a second place finish. tion this week and started the season off with Ridge Stables’ Distant Star 3E. “We got very Millar warmed up for a Grand Prix victory by a fourth place finish in the $2,500 Devoucoux lucky with another gorgeous day of weather,” guiding Millar Brooke Farm Ltd.’s Calvin Klein Hunter Prix aboard MTM Farm’s MTM Follow said Millar. “I thought the course was designed to a third place finish in the Brook Ledge Open Me. Fenney is once again on the road to the just right. We had a great jump-off and my horses Welcome. Rounding out the top five was My richest weekend of show jumping as a perennial were just fantastic today.” Millar and Cantero Z Weber aboard Available Jumpers.com’s Available contender for the Pfizer Million and Diamond were the first to show in the jump-off and easily Heartbreaker in fourth and Maria Van Buskirk in Mills $500,000 Hunter Prix Final. “It’s always set the Great American Time to Beat at 37.864 the irons of her own VDL Theresa Lady in fifth. good to be in Ocala,” said Fenney. “This is a The Devoucoux Hunter Prix marked the second home for us and our horses and one of seconds, which went untouched and earned him the win. Millar was also last to show in the second Diamond Mills $500,000 Hunter Prix my favorite places to be during the year. We just jump-off on his second mount, Contino 14, and Final qualifier of the season at HITS Ocala. started showing again this week after a long break rode nicely to the finish with a clear round in Kelley Farmer of Keswick, Va., and Larry Glefke’s and this was a good way to start. Last year, this 38.777 seconds to clinch first and second place. Vox were one of 31 horse-and-rider combinations was one of my favorite classes and it’ll be great to Stovel and her own Carigor Z produced a clear to compete on a course designed by Doug Russell qualify again for the finals.” Brandie Holloway round in 39.368 seconds to ultimately finish in of Ocala, Fla., and finished the class with the rounded out the top five aboard Hays Investment third. Jordan Coyne and Lazaro finished with blue ribbon. As the top 12 riders returned for the Corp.’s Cornerstone.

For more information on HITS Ocala, visit four jumping faults in 37.939 seconds to land second round, Farmer sat in second place behind them in fourth place. Hugh Graham and Distant Maggie Gould and Bases Loaded, owned by AM www.hitsshows.com.

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he sixth annual George H. Morris Horsemastership Training Session presented by the United States Hunter Jumper Association (USHJA) and Adequan concluded Saturday, January 7 at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center in Wellington, Fla. Held January 3-7, participants honed their riding skills and learned valuable lessons in overall horsemanship.

Due to a severe cold, Morris, the legendary horseman and U.S. Show Jumping Chef d’Equipe, was unable to teach the training session sponsored by The Dutta Corporation, Farnam, Practical Horseman, and Equestrian Sport Productions. However, Morris’ proteges Anne Kursinski, Kent Farrington, McLain Ward, and Beezie Madden stepped in to conduct the morning mounted sessions.

The culmination of the training session was Saturday’s mock Nations Cup. It was a unique opportunity for riders to practice

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jumping in the Nations Cup format, and the group was split into four different teams.

The gold medal-winning team from the 2011 Pan American Games (Farrington, Madden, Ward and Christine McCrea) served as Chefs d’Equipe as riders jumped two rounds over Anthony D’Ambrosio’s challenging course.

“I think we’re working with a great group of riders,” said Farrington. “Being at a clinic, if you’re able to walk away with anything, even if it’s just one thing new that you learned, it’s more than worth its while.”

In the afternoons, riders and auditors attended informative sessions on an array of topics including veterinary and farrier care, horse selection, the importance of fundamentals in horse management, and course design.

On Friday evening a forum was held for participants and the public to learn more about the Artisan Farms Young Rider Under 25 Series, the 2012 European Junior and Young Rider Tour,

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and FEI Medication Rules as well as Morris’ legendary Principles, Policies and Procedures for International Riders presented by John Madden.

Jacob Pope took part in the training session for the first time and was sorry that [Morris] was unable to teach but nonetheless learned valuable lessons in horsemastership.

“It was disappointing and too bad that Morris wasn’t able to train us, but USEF staff, Lizzy [Chesson] and Amy [Serridge], managed to put together a fantastic set of clinicians—Anne, Kent, McLain, and Beezie were great!” said Pope.

“Where else could you get all that at once, as well as great clinics from a vet and farrier, and advice from Katie [Prudent] on how to select a horse, Adequan on joint care, and Pancho Lopez on horse care and barn management? And all of this with a group of top notch riders from across the nation; the personal connections will hopefully last a lifetime. The knowledge and wisdom that was shared with us was priceless.”

On the final day, the USET Foundation hosted a luncheon. Bonnie Jenkins, Executive Director of the foundation congratulated all of the riders on a successful week. “The USET Foundation is proud to be part of this week and continuing our mission of supporting athletes, promoting international excellence, and building for the future.”

The George H. Morris Horsemastership Training Session would not have been possible without the generosity of the clinicians who donated their time: Anthony D’Ambrosio, Kent Farrington, Anne Kursinski, Pancho Lopez, Beezie and John Madden, Allyn Mann, Christine McCrea, Dr. Tim Ober, Dean Pearson, Katie Prudent, and McLain Ward.

For more information, visit www.usefnetwork.com/featured/GeorgeMorris2012.

Congratulations to All for a Great Show Season!

2011 Year End Points through the October 2011 Show: Elementary Hunter

Walk Trot Pleasure

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Champion: Raisin The Roof Reserve Champion: Nick at Night (Hopkins)

Champion: Nick at Night - Isabella Brown Reserve Champion: Good As Gold - Sophia Murray

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Walk Trot Equitation

Champion: Cotillio Z - Mariah Lombard Reserve Champion: Cavallino - Sandra Walsh 3. Time to Launch - Ashley Bonnette 4. Class Act - Jill Antoszyk

Champion: Penelope Giesen Reserve Champion: Rachel Hopkins 3. Halli Coulter

Champion: Sophia Murray

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Short Stirrup Hunter Champion: Blue Knight - Payton Colace Reserve Champion: Woodlandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Wizard - Lily Hicks 3. My Irish Rose - Olivia Marcus 4. Tinkerbell - Grace Lyons

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ModiďŹ ed Hunter Champion: Woodlandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Wizard - Rebecca Kenney Reserve Champion: Aliâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pleasure - Paige Osborne 3. Quinlan - Coyne 4. Silent Rain at Dawn - Samantha Armstrong

Champion: Lily Hicks Reserve Champion: Beth Annese 3. Olivia Marcus 4. Grace Lyons

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Champion: Rebecca Kenney Reserve Champion: Paige Osborne 3. Samantha Armstrong

Champion: Kelsey Hudson - 112 (5) Reserve Champion: Celia Geoghegan 3. Sophia Williams

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Champion: My Irish Rose - Kimmy Hiss Reserve Champion: Cavallino - Grace Patten 3. Aliâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pleasure - MacKenzie Palmer 4. Time to Launch - Ashley Bonnette 5. Gino - Carol Ames 6. Strike a Pose - Daylin Kroll

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Champion: Hannah Elwell Reserve Champion: MacKenzie Palmer 3. Daylin Kroll 4. Carol Ames

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Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Equitation Champion: Marissa Cintolo Reserve Champion: Maeve Foley 3. Mariah Lombard 4. McKenzie Breen 5. Hannah Elwell 6. Ashley Bonnette 7. Jill Antoszyk

Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hunter Pony Champion: Blue Knight - Meredith Correia Reserve Champion: Moonlit Night - Natalie Freedgood 3. Just in Tyme - McKenzie Breen

Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hunter Horse Champion: Custom Made - Erica Sparks Reserve Champion: Remington 104 - Caitlin Shea 3. Royal Highland - Brittany Rowe 4. Kiss Me Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m Irish - Haley Dickenson

Open Equitation Champion: Erica Sparks Reserve Champion: Jessica Herbert 3. Abby Rae Bradbury

ModiďŹ ed Adult Hunter Champion: Cavallino - Sandra Walsh

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Mount Holyoke Claims Victory at tournament of Champions Winter ClassiC

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team was not so lucky, as they spent a lot of time at the local barbecue joint, according to Coach Matt Arrigon.

Delaware Valley College made another strong statement with a solid fourth place finish. The Aggies have finished fourth or higher in five straight Tournament shows.

They have a strong history at the Winter Classic, having been champions in 2010.

Del Val’s Ciara Menkens was Medal Champion at the 2011 Winter Classic as well as this year.

Other teams in the ribbons at the end Tournament of Champions Medal winner Ciara of the day included fifth place recipients Menkins.

Virginia Tech. They are always one of the top teams in Tournament of Champions competition, despite seemingly being the permanent second place team in their region behind Virginia Intermont. Saint Andrews University finished in sixth place, and Cornell finished in seventh, a point ahead of Lynchburg’s Pork.

While MHC raced away to the 2012 Series Championship, Virginia Intermont narrowly edged out Delaware Valley for reserve champion. Those were pretty clearly the top three teams of the 2011-2012 Tournament of Champions season, although for those keeping an eye on the top rated IHSA teams, it should be noted that the Holiday Tournament Champion, Centenary College, was not able to make the trip to Virginia for the Winter Classic finale.

The fact that Del Val’s Ciara Menkens won the Tournament of Champions Medal ETS Medal Champion Meghan Hynes accepts is not a shocker—she defended her cham- the Virginia Intermont College scholarship from pionship after winning the same class a year Coach Eddie Federwisch and Gwen Arrigon of ago. The shocker is that she won after she Tournament of Champions. was standing in third place on Judge Woody Dyers’ card when they came back for the final Intermont’s Danielle Clark, who took fifth place, test. Intermont’s Blake Roberts tested first, and Saint Andrews’ Katie Hanson in sixth.

The Equestrian Talent Search (ETS) Medal then Menkens took second.

Both nailed the test which involved high school aged riders chosen out included a hand gallop jump, of the ETS Clinics held six times annually. All followed by a trot jump, two the riders were college recruiting prospects who simple lead changes down the wanted to be seen by the present coaches. The centerline, and a sitting trot winner of the class, Meghan Hynes of York, to the gate. Everyone sat up to Maine, won a $5,000 scholarship to Virginia pay attention when Cornell’s Intermont College. The ETS Medal is held at Katie Fink refused the trot each of the Tournament of Champions shows.

The host for the event was the University of Mary jump in her test, and were stunned when Penn State’s Washington at Hazelwild Farm in Fredericksburg, Brendan Weiss, testing in first Va. Woody Dykers, a USEF “R” judge from place, also stopped at the trot Alpharetta, Ga., adjudicated the event.

The Tournament of Champions will begin the jump, propelling Menkens to the top of the class. Others 2012-2013 season with the Preseason Classic in The top eight riders in the Equestrian Talent Search Medal vying for the Medal included September at Goucher College in Baltimore. display their ribbons. he Tournament of Champions Winter Classic, held January 28, 2012, was an exciting event, with Mount Holyoke College (MHC) claiming the victory and a majority of their riders earning either a blue or red ribbon.They did so well, in fact, that it wasn’t until Class 11 when an MHC rider placed below second.

Felicia Harrasch started the show with a win in Class 1 Intermediate Flat, followed by Lexie Lohrer winning Class 2 Open Fences, and Holyoke was off and running! Other winners for MHC included Hanna Thornton in Open Flat, and So Jin Lee in Walk-Trot. Holyoke raced to a 42 point day, which is the second highest point total in Tournament history!

With the Winter Classic win, MHC secured the 2012 Tournament of Champions Series Championship, which they were leading even before coming to Virginia. This is the second time they have taken home the big Series Champion cup—they had it last in 2008. Could this be one of the best teams for coach CJ Law? She has taken the MHC team to three National Championship titles, the last one in 2006.

While Holyoke was pulling away from the pack, the rest of the pack was trying to catch Virginia Intermont’s two teams. While VI Team Gold had more winners—two blues in Novice Flat and Fences from Ashley Ramey and Rory Mueller, Team Black was more consistent, and ended up the reserve champion, 33 to 32 points. Team Black got a blue ribbon from Kayla Akers. Intermont was allowed two teams because they brought many of the horses for the show, as did Lynchburg College, who made it a little more obvious which team held the first string. Lynchburg’s “Pulled Pork” team flirted with the leaders for awhile before finishing in the ribbons at eighth place. The “Beef Brisket”

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Old Salem Farm Horse Shows RetuRn foR 30th AnnuAl Competition

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$25,000 North Salem Grand Prix, the $40,000 Old Salem Farm Grand Prix and the $75,000 Empire State Grand Prix.

The shows also feature the $20,000 Speed Derby of North Salem, $15,000 Show Jumping Hall of Fame Junior/AmateurOwner Jumper Classic, $10,000 USHJA Hunter Derby, and $5,000 Leading Hunter Rider Award.

Heading the list of riders expected to compete is two-time Olympic 2011 $75,000 Empire State Grand Prix Champions McLain Team Gold Medalist McLain Ward, Ward and Rothchild. who has announced that Old Salem will be his first return to competition since the Shows as a vehicle to help support charitable organizations and create an opportunity for broken knee cap he suffered in January.

“This year’s horse shows promise to be the corporate sponsors and equestrian athletes to best ever,” said Hakim. “The anticipation of benefit the community during the annual event.

This year, the Old Salem Farm Foundation this summer’s London Olympic Games is sure to add to the excitement of our competition will provide support to such organizations as and we invite everyone to come join us for two ASPCA, Pegasus Therapeutic Riding and other local charities. weeks of outstanding competition.”

For more information on Old Salem The Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Shows benefit the Old Salem Farm Foundation. The Farm, visit www.oldsalemfarm.net or call goal of the foundation is to use the Spring Horse 914-669-5610.

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“We are extremely proud to once again be included among the best horse shows in North America,” said Scott Hakim, President of Old Salem Farm. “The distinction of being one of the two most improved horse shows in North America is especially gratifying given how much effort we put into improving our shows and our facility.”

The shows feature top-notch hunter/jumper competition at one of the country’s most beautiful equestrian training centers. Each week features over 130 hunter and jumper classes.

Highlighting the two weeks of competition are four Grand Prix events, all of which count toward USEF rider rankings—the $25,000 New York Welcome Stake Grand Prix, the

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Lendon Gray, the United States Dressage Federation inductee into the Roemer Fundation/USDF Hall of Fame, will give a day of Dressage lessons at Far Meadow Farm in Morris, CT. Open to riders of any level.

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Auditors Welcome. For Reservations, call: 860-567-9850

Ride Critique Ride Sunday January 29th, 2012 (Dressage) Sunday February 26th, 2012 (Jumping) Sunday March 18th, 2012 (Dressage or Jumping) The rider will ride his/her test or course, then Mrs. Rocco will work with you and your horse to go over the test or course details, you then re-ride the test or course.

Judge: Katie Rocco 30 minute sessions: $75 Reserve a session: 860-567-9850 12 Country Road, Morris, CT 06763

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Ballard watched intently as victory for the opening week went to Robert Lee of Old Saybrook, Conn., riding the 12-year-old Hanoverian, El Greeco, to the top spot in both the Welcome Stake and the $25,000 Glen Kernan Golf & Country Club/Hodges Boulevard Development Grand Prix.

Week two’s $25,000 Brumos Motor Cars, Inc. Grand Prix, which benefited the Wounded Warriors Project, found local legend Aaron Vale of Morriston, Fla., and the Thinks Like Jennifer Alfano and Jersey Boy took top honors in week A Horse entry, 8-year-old KWPN three’s $25,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby.

Warmblood Wodka L, galloping the victory lap after conquering JP Godard’s course ible talent in it,” Bell commented.

One of the most anticipated events took work. And wrapping up the winter series, Daniel Geitner of Aiken, S.C., piloted Sympa, the place during week three with the $25,000 12-year-old Rheinland Pfalz Saar mare owned USHJA International Hunter Derby sponby Mrs. Charles Bostwick to the win in the sored by Jerry Parks Insurance Group and The $25,000 Clay County Grand Prix—the course Bruning Foundation bringing several of the leading horses and riders of the USHJA series layout was done by Tim Hott.

Hunter horses saw their fair share of tough looking to move up in the overall national competition each week thanks in part to the standings. At the conclusion of round one it technical design work of Joe Carnicom, espe- was Kelley Farmer of Keswick, Va., aboard the cially during each of the USHJA National Derby AM Free, Inc. owned Red Sky in the top spot classes that without a followed closely by Jennifer Alfano of Buffalo, doubt provided many N.Y., in the second and third positions with riders the opportunity SBS Stables’ Jersey Boy and Helen Lenahan’s to prepare for the finale Miss Lucy. Fourth was held by Liza Boyd of event, the $25,000 Camden, S.C., with Brunello—co-owned by USHJA International Janet Peterson, and the fifth spot was claimed

by Farmer with Bases Loaded for owner AM Hunter Derby.

Week one’s USHJA Free, Inc. The Handy round found few changes National Derby winner in the players, just the positioning, with Jersey was local favorite Boy and Alfano moving to the top, Farmer Kathryn Mittauer part- and Bases Loaded second, Brunello and Boyd nered with Allawishus, in third, Miss Lucy and Alfano in fourth, and Jeffrey Ayers and a new face in the fifth spot—Majestic with Abercrombie took the Amanda Steege riding for owner Tony Arena.

Excitement and cheering grew louder second week victory, and South Carolina’s favorite amongst the spectators as the judging panels lady rider Liza Boyd calculated all the scores to officially crown the hit the bullseye with champion. When the pencils went down and Marksmann for owner the scores came up, it was Alfano and Jersey Mailla Van Beuren Boy taking the overall victory in the $25,000 in the third USHJA USHJA International Hunter Derby.

The crescendo of the three-week winter series National Derby.

The $5,000 NFHJA was the announcement of this year’s Circuit Equitation Challenge Champions. “Green Cove has been a wonderful had some of the nation’s kickoff to our winter season and judging by the top young hunter riders level of competitiveness, it’s clearly going to be going head to head a great year full of talent!” Bell said.

For complete results from the 2012 during week two’s spotlighted competition. Jacksonville Winter Series please visit www.

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he Jacksonville Winter Series wrapped up its three-week run on January 29, 2012 with the naming of Circuit Champions and a lot of fond memories for those attending.

Alexis Newman of the North Florida Hunter Jumper Association (NFHJA) summed up the series, “We enjoyed a fantastic three weeks of shows that were marked with great exhibitor parties, superb competition, wonderful camaraderie, near perfect weather, plus a touching and successful benefit dinner.”

The support of attendees raised in excess of $14,000 for the Wounded Warrior Project and local 4-H clubs. Show manager, Bob Bell, echoed Newman’s sentiment, “The number of exhibitors may not have been what we hoped for, but the competition was nothing less than fierce! I really feel this was one of the best Jacksonville series yet—like Alexis said, we just had the best of everything come together and make for a great three weeks.”

Each weekend featured $25,000 up for the taking during Saturday evening’s main events— spotlighting show jumpers from around the country. International course designer Dave

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OAK MEADOW FARM EAST WINDSOR, CT Mar k Your Cale ndars Oak Meadow welcomes back BHC Management and the Penguin Winter Show Series: CHJA, CHSA, M & S, FW-PHA, MHJ, NEHJ rated.

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St. Christopher’s Horse Show RetuRns to southeasteRn Pennsylvania May 9-13 The Equitation division includes THIS Children’s Medal, Ariat Adult Medal, Equisport/U.S. Pony Medal, Pessoa U.S. Medal, Marshall & Sterling Children’s and Adult Medal and WIHS Equitation classes, plus Leadline, Short Stirrup, and Walk-Trot classes.

The hunter divisions include Pony Hunter, Green Pony Hunter, Junior Hunter, Amateur-Owner 3'6'' and 3'3'' Hunter. Professional Hunters include 2011 Grand Hunter Champions Jeffrey S. Ayers and First Year Green, Second Year Green, Abercrombie.

High Performance, Performance 3'3'' and 3'6''-3'9'' and Pre-Green. Various schooling ability, St. Christopher’s has a class for you!”

Judging at the 2012 St. Christopher’s Horse opportunities exist with a variety of divisions set below 3'. Also included is Ladies Hunter Side Show will be Rob Bielefeld and Randy Mullins.

Saddle and classics for Ponies, Juniors, Amateur- Serving as jumper course designer is noted interOwners, Adult Amateur and Children’s Horse national course designer Guilherme Jorge who has created courses for the FEI World Cup Finals and Pony.

The schedule for the Jumper division includes and the Hampton Classic. Paul Jewell will design schooling classes from 0.85m up to 1.20m. In courses for the hunter divisions.

Entries for this year’s St. Christopher’s Horse addition, there are Junior/Amateur-Owner, Pony, Show close on April 30. For more information, or Children’s, and Adult Amateur Jumper sections.

“One of the greatest things about our horse to download a prize list, contact Ryegate Show show is the huge selection of classes,” said Services at 717-867-5643 or stchris@ryegate.

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May 6 – Southern NE Horsemens Association

August 11-12 – NE Pinto Horse Association

May 12-13 – NE Pinto Horse / Paint Horse Association May 18-19-20 – CQHA/FCF (AQHA Show) June 1, 2, 3 – Tri-State Horsemens Association June 9-10 – NE Paint Horse Association

August 17, 18, 19 – Tri-State Horsemens Association Sept 1-2 – NE Paint Horse Association Sept 7, 8, 9 – CQHA/FCF (AQHA Show)

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he St. Christopher’s Horse Show will return to Pennsylvania’s picturesque Lebanon Valley region at the historic Quentin Riding Club in Quentin, Pa., May 9-13, 2012.

St. Christopher’s, the 2010 Pennsylvania Horse Show Association (PHSA) Horse Show of the Year, is well-known for featuring top-notch hunter and jumper competition for riders of all ages and ability levels.

“We hope that everybody will come out and join us in May to see what has made St. Christopher’s one of the best hunter/jumper horse shows in the Northeast!” said show producer Annette Longenecker of Ryegate Show Services.

Highlighting this year’s horse show are U.S. Equestrian Federation (USEF) “AA”-rated hunter classes, a Hunter Breeding division, Young Jumper divisions and the $10,000 St. Christopher’s Mini Prix. Additional featured classes include Marshall & Sterling (M&S), North American League (NAL) and Washington International Horse Show (WIHS) Classics. Riders competing in M&S, NAL, and WIHS classes earn valuable points toward qualifying to compete in their respective League Finals.

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Heads Up

By Elaine Joseph

Driving news

ELAINE JOSEPH

Sam Rich, shown here plowing four-up on his sulky plow, will be offering a plowing workshop at his farm in Abington, Conn., April 21-22.

COMBINED DRIVER CHESTER WEBER was recently honored for his achievements at the United States Equestrian Federation’s Annual Pegasus Awards, held January 22, 2011. At the ceremony, he was given the Becky Grand Hart Trophy and the FourIn-Hand Horses of the Year title. “I was thrilled and very honored to win the Becky Grand Hart Trophy,” Weber said. “I was equally pleased that our horses took home the Horse of the Year titles.

Everyone associated with Team Weber worked hard throughout the year and it was great to be rewarded for our effort.”

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OLD STURBRIDGE VILLAGE had to cancel their second annual Antique Sleigh Rally, due to a lack of snow. It had been scheduled for February 4, 2012. As of press time, they were looking into the possibility of rescheduling the event, but had not yet set a new date.

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ERIKA MARCZAK of the Draft Animal Power Network (DAPNet) is announcing their Spring Plowing Clinic with one of the country’s bestknown and most skilled plowmen, Sam Rich of Abington, Conn. Sam regularly competes in regional, national and international plowing competitions, and has won numerous titles, including National Walking Plow Champion. This multi-day DAPNet clinic will take place at Sam’s family dairy farm, We-Li-Kit Farm on Route 97 in Abington, the weekend of April 21. There will be room for a limited number of student teamsters with their own plows and teams, single horses, mules or oxen, with room for many welcomed auditors. Discounted rates will apply for DAPNet members. For more information about this and other DAPNet events, visit www.draftanimalpowernetwork.org.

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CARRIAGE OPERATORS OF NORTH AMERICA (CONA) will hold its 24th annual convention at the Port Orleans Resort at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Fla., on March 1-3. Linda Kramer, President of CONA, says, “The theme for 2012 is ‘Funvention’!

Our CONA members who attend the convention will be staying in the French Quarter, getting a

taste of New Orleans and Louisiana Bayou, Disney style!” Tours will include the Florida Carriage Museum of Gloria Austin and Disney’s Tri-Circle D Ranch and carriage and trolley horse stables.

Gavin Robson, head trainer of the Combined Driving Program at The Grand Oaks and two-time winner of the Australian National Combined Driving Championships will be a featured guest speaker. Robson had been a commercial carriage operator in Melbourne, Australia, before becoming involved in the fast paced world of combined driving here in the U.S. Lindsay Clark, who works at The Grand Oaks, will also be a featured guest speaker. She is an accomplished CAA Certified Level 2 Driver and CAA Level 1 Instructor.

Also on the agenda are wagon rides through the Disney resort and, of course, dinners and meetings, which will update CONA members about the various issues confronting the carriage industry today. For more information on CONA, visit www.cona.org.

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nce again Lyn Howard and Jack Alexander hosted the Saratoga Driving Association’s (SDA) annual Christmas party.

Although the night was extremely cold, we gathered in our host’s warm and cozy home with old friends and three new members— all Percheron drivers. We exchanged dates of when our summer events will be, what plans we have for recreational drives, and what we hope and expect for the summer.

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several years ago, and it has proven to be a popular event among sleigh drivers.

The entries spanned across Training, Preliminary, and Intermediate levels of competition. After a delayed start due to an unexpected morning snow squall, the first horse started down centerline at 11:00 a.m. GMHA welcomed Training Level competitor Tracey Turner and her adorable Fjord Solgard to their inaugural sleighing event. At the Preliminary Level, competitors included Gale Hepfinger and her Fresian cross Devin, Wilson

Robin Groves drove Thor’s Toy Truck to victory at Intermediate Level at the GMHA Sleigh Rally.

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n spite of the truly strange weather patterns circling New England, the Green Mountain Horse Association (GMHA) was able to hold its weekend of sleighing events as scheduled on January 21-22, 2012.

The lack of snow combined with odd temperature fluctuations, which make the sleighing surface alternately a skating pond, or just a pond, led to a cancellation of the January 7 Sleighing Combined Test. Luckily, the snow arrived just in time to restore the footing,

making for a wonderful surface for the weekend’s scheduled events.

Chris Higgins driving Walter and Bernie.

Saturday’s competition, a Sleighing Combined Test, drew seven drivers, Groves driving his new acquisition RG Black each competing twice for a total of 14 tests. The Fletcher, and frequent competitors Jenny Kimberly combined test is a sleighing competition unique and Dixie Dee, better known as Pone. Louise to GMHA, where drivers perform a dressage test, Calderwood and IOA Otis joined the party, making followed by a cones course, competing for the the drive down from Craftsbury, Vt., to compete at best combined score. Although this is a common the Intermediate Level against Robin Groves and carriage driving event with wheels, GMHA added Thor’s Toy Truck. Local ladies Robin Groves and the winter sleighing version to its list of offerings continued on page 104

We enjoyed gathering together because we are a great, interesting group of people. We hope that as everyone plans for the summer, members will join us at the Lindenwald Pleasure Show on August 5 and the Horse Driving Trial on October 7. Put those dates on your calendars— to compete, help, or just socialize. The SDA does not have regular meetings—we prefer to meet around our Kathleen Conklin, Glenn Van Oort, Barbara Akers, and Rob Bailey, Jack Alexander, and Cathy Karp gather for events. We are always looking Christina Alsop at the annual Twelfth Night Party. a photo. for participation in planning and are eagerly looking for new places to drive. and bringing in new clinicians. We try to not have had time before, but organizing can We would like to increase the opportunities reflect the interests of the membership and be a great way to use your work skills in a for recreational drives, so speak up if you have hear what people are requesting. If you don’t new way.

For more information on the Saratoga think you are getting heard, speak louder! ideas to offer.

One thing about the SDA group—we If you’d like to host a drive, let us know. Driving Association, visit www.saratogaare open to change, exploring new venues, Especially anyone that is retiring—you may driving.com.

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s the date of the Winter Carnival Sleigh and Cutter Festival approached, it was looking more and more like there wouldn’t be enough snow on its set date, January 29, or that any snow would happen for it to take place on the golf course at Eagle Valley Golf Club in Woodbury, Minn.

The first part of the week before the event, there was enough snow to make it go—about four inches. Lee Topp driving a bobsled with Jet and Comet; David Paulson However, the next few days were driving a Portland door cutter with Bella and Hero; and Cory warm enough to melt some of it. Behrendt driving a bobsled with his Belgian mare, Mary.

Later in the week, the town got an inch of snow one day and an additional inch another day. The night before the festival the club saw another three quarters of an inch. It all added up and they were good to go!

This was the 36th annual Sleigh and Cutter Festival. It began in a little town of Marine on St. Croix, where a lot of the St. Croix Horse and Carriage Society members lived. It grew and grew and as it became more popular it moved around to different locations.

Mary Block driving an 1890s Victoria sleigh with her Belgian Some of the locations were in mare Lily, and Todd Block as a passenger. two of the St. Paul city parks.

During its 36 years we hosted the Carriage tion in the 1890s. Drivers were bundled in fur Association of America Winter Conference hats, fur coats, and lap robes, just as their ancestors would have done when they ventured out. twice, including last year’s event.

The current location, Eagle Valley, is a Their rosy cheeks and smiles certainly showed beautiful golf course nestled in a beautiful neigh- that they were having so much fun.

The horse world was well represented from the borhood. The sleigh route wound through the course, up and down small hills, around trees very small to the very tall. There were Miniature and by the club house and the gazebo where the horses, Shetland ponies, larger ponies, light horses, Morgan/Fresians, Morgan/Quarter Horses, draft judges and announcer could stay warm.

The sleighs started out in the driving range of ponies (Fjord), draft horse crosses, and draft horses, the golf course, which is more flat, and it afforded including Belgians, Shires, and Percherons.

The sleighs were a delight to see, with almost an opportunity for horses and sleighs to step out and trot which made for very beautiful viewing. every style depicted, from mini sleighs for the The athletic side of the horses gave them an Minis, beautiful Portlands showing the most opportunity to show off. From that point, drivers popular sleigh of their era, and a Victoria sleigh, took the trail through the trees and along the to large farm bobsleds used for work around the fairway through hill and dale and by the judging farm—fitted with extra spring seats so the entire and announcing booth. The viewers were treated family could go out for a beautiful outing for the to a nostalgic look of a bygone era of transporta- afternoon. There was even a dog pulling a sleigh

Jenny Kimberly bested the competition at their respective levels, earning the top scores in both of their tests.

The following day dawned bright and sunny, and by the time the sleigh rally began at noon, most of the chill had left the air. The gang of competitors from the previous day all returned for a second day of sleighing fun, and were joined by Chris Higgins driving Bernie and Walter, a pair of warmbloods. The traditional sleigh rally is essentially a pleasure driving show on the snow, offering Working and Reinsmanship classes, in addition to Timed Obstacles, the Cross-Country Pace, and favorites such as Currier and Ives. Drivers, spectators, and volunteers alike enjoyed a picturesque day of fun in the snow. The sleighing surface held up extremely well both days, earning rave reviews from competitors. Once again, Groves and Thor’s Toy Truck bested the competition to take home the championship ribbon, closely followed by Kimberly and Dixie Dee. GMHA sincerely thanks all of the drivers and volunteers who braved the winter weather to come out and make their sleighing weekend a success. Another big thank you goes to judge Susan Koso, who traveled up to GMHA from Massachusetts to spend the weekend with the association. GMHA looks forward to another great year of carriage driving events at their facilities, and hopes to see many competitors at the Driving Two-Phase and Arena Driving Trial on May 12-13, 2012.

For more information and full results from both days of competition, visit www.gmhainc.org. that instantly became the crowd favorite. It was truly a Currier and Ives painting come to life.

After the drivers and horses had their fill, the drivers unhooked and unharnessed their equines and went into the beautiful clubhouse to eat and trade stories with other like-minded people. A slide show played with photos of each horse and sleigh taken during the drive. People enjoyed getting to see how they appear to others.

Thanks were given and ribbons for various classes were handed out to happy participants.

People finally decided to call it a day and head on home, especially those who had traveled over 100 and 170 miles. It was time to put the day of fun behind them and head out for home to return to their normal life the next day.

Heads Up

By Lauren Bousquet

Arabiannews Haley Harrington receiving her championship roses on her half-Arabian, Benito Sidiago++// for HA/AA Sport Horse Under Saddle JTR.

States Exposition in West Springfield, Mass., on May 25-27. The Eastern Classic Horse Show in Hamburg, N.Y., will be held at the Erie County Fairgrounds on June 8-10. Later that month, on June 22-24, the Finger Lakes Arabian Summer Festival Horse Show will be held in Syracuse, N.Y., at the Erie County Fairgrounds. The 58th Annual New England Arabian Horse Show will be held in West Springfield, Mass., on June 28-30. The Region 16 Hunter/Jumper Qualifier will be held in Syracuse, N.Y., at the Syracuse State Fairgrounds on July 11. The Region 16 Championship Horse Show will be held on July 11-14 at the Syracuse State Fairgrounds in Syracuse, N.Y.

JIM WRIGHT

THE 2012 ARABIAN AND HALF-ARABIAN YOUTH NATIONALS will be held July 22-29 in Albuquerque, N.M., at the Expo New Mexico. The Arabian and Half-Arabian Canadian Nationals will be held August 13-18 at the Keystone Centre in Brandon, Manitoba, Canada.

HALEY HARRINGTON of Rolling Hills Estates, Calif., was named the Arabian Horse Association’s 2011 Youth of the Year. An outstanding individual with incredible success at just 18, Haley served as Vice President of the Arabian Horse Youth Association and earned unanimous championships—one reserve and three Top Tens at the 2011 Youth Nationals in Sport Horse Under Saddle, Hunter Hack, Hunter Seat Equitation, and Working Hunter classes. Congrats!

COURTESY OF LISA HYSLOP

OUR THOUGHTS GO OUT TO LISA HYSLOP of Oak Hammock Farms in Loxahatchee, Fla. Lisa lost her purebred Arabian, Fleet Halaaniz, an Ibn Mirzaz son out of Fleeta Twin Aana, at the age of 27. Together, Lisa and Fleet won National Championships in Fourth Level/ Prix St. Georges/ Sport Horse Show Hack.

“Though he will be missed

by many, he has moved on to greener pastures,” Lisa said. “Please know what a wonderful life this dear horse lived and that he went surrounded by those who loved him most.”

AMY POMEROY recently purchased a beautiful 6-year-old, half-Arabian, half-Saddlebred, pinto mare named SS Painted on Jeans. “PJ” is out of Magnum Miracle (Magnum Psyche) and by SS Painted Intimidator (Color of Fame). She has never been shown under saddle, but Amy is hoping to show her this spring. PJ has extensive trail experience and a sweet personality.

REGION 16 would like to announce their 2012 season shows. On April 27-29, the Connecticut River Arabian Association’s Spring Derby Horse Show will be held at the Three County Fairgrounds in Northampton, Mass. Next up, on May 4-6, the Empire State Arabian Horse Show will take place at the Syracuse State Fairgrounds in Syracuse, N.Y., followed by the Fairgrounds Classic Horse Show in Hamburg, N.Y., held at the Erie County Fairgrounds on May 10-13. The New York State Fleet Halaaniz, who proved Breeders Horse Show will be to be a dressage star during held May 17-20 at the Syracuse his lifetime as well as a State Fairgrounds in Syracuse, wonderful ambassador for N.Y. The Arabian Horse Club of the Arabian breed, passed Connecticut is holding their away recently. annual show at the Eastern

THE ERIE COUNTY FAIR will be held on August 17-19 at the Erie County Fairgrounds in Hamburg, N.Y. The New York State Fair will be held August 24-26 at the New York State Fairgrounds in Syracuse, N.Y. The Silver Spur All Arabian Horse Show will be held September 1-2 in Hamburg, N.Y., at the Erie County Fairgrounds. The Eastern States Exposition’s Horse Show in West Springfield, Mass., is bringing back the Arabians this year from September 20-22.

JENNIFER COFFEY at Sisu Farm Arabians recently adopted two new mares to add to her herd. They include: Fiona, a 6-year-old bay from the Arabian Rescue Mission and FAZameerah, aka, “Nike,” a 2-year-old bay. Fiona was purchased for Jennifer’s daughter, Alexandra, and Nike was purchased for her daughter Mackenzie. Alexandra and Fiona have already bonded and spent some time out enjoying the trails. They hope to compete in endurance and competitive trail riding events as well as in 4-H. The Arabian Rescue Mission initially rescued Fiona from the New Holland Auction.

Mackenzie hopes to compete Nike in endurance and competitive trail riding events as well when the mare gets a little older. For now, they plan to compete in 4-H events with their group.

Nike was bred by Ferin Arabians and is a great granddaughter of WG Priority One. The mare posesses all of his lovely traits.

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he Rhode Island Arabian Horse Association (RIAHA) has embarked on a new year with a brand new slate of governors. This should prove to be a very active and informative year.

First on the agenda for 2012 was the installation of officers for the new year. The RIAHA committee, chaired by Judy Kubiak, chose to hold the Installation Dinner at Uncle Ronnie’s Restaurant in Burrillville, R.I., on Sunday, January 8. The weather was great and made it easy for members from Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Connecticut to attend. This is always a pleasant event. Besides enjoying a great dinner, everyone was present to witness the recognition of the previous and outgoing officers. The 2011 officers each received a custom designed watch with the association’s logo on the face of it. It’s a sports watch, therefore it can be worn by both men and women.

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honored for their dedication and services were: Anne Cardoza, Lori Murray, Shirley Russell, Judy Kubiak, Walter Comire, Lucille Guilbault, Nancy Beauvais, Karen Richmond, Jen LaPorte, Joanne Jalbert, and Ralph Vossler.

The new slate of governors for 2012 are: President Anne Cardoza; Vice President Lori Murray; Treasurer Shirley Russell; Secretary Karen Richmond; and Board of Directors Walter Comire, Lucille Guilbault, Nancy Beauvais, Judith Kubiak, JoAnne Jalbert, and Ralph Vossler.

After the ceremony, a short business meeting was held with the new officers at the helm.

Committees were discussed and it looks like the club is going to have a busy year. All members were invited to partake on all committees as the association is open to new ideas and always looking to improve the activities planned. Anne Cardoza mentioned that members would like to bring back the availability of club jackets and and exciting details on all club activities.

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The New hampshire arabiaN horse associaTioN events for 2012 include a veterinarian presenting an educational seminar at the member meeting which will be held in March, most likely at The Yard.

The date and time are yet to be determined.

Laura Susmann will organize a beach ride at hampton Beach on Sunday, april 29. additionally, the Nhaha will organize a spring “warm up” fun show at riverfare Farm in Webster, N.h., on Sunday, april 22 and the Summer Jubilee horse Show on august 9-11 at the Deerfield Fairgrounds.

The rhode islaNd arabiaN horse associaTioN’s annual awards Banquet will be held March 11, 2012 at Bella’s restaurant in Burrillville, r.I. rSVP to Lucille Guilbault at 401-568-8238.

The arabiaN horse associaTioN of New eNglaNd is now on Facebook! Like their page and stay on top of all of their news and updates by visiting www.facebook.com/ NewEnglandarab. Watch for ahaNE’s clinic announcements, updates on the annual show,

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a sporT horse cliNic is being hosted by crossen arabians and Warmbloods in coventry, conn., on april 7, 2012. The clinic is being taught

by Bevin O’reilly Dugan, Manager and Trainer at Winchester Stables in Newfane, Vt., and USEa IcP Level 2 instructor. This clinic is open to horses and riders of all levels and is suitable for dressage, event, and hunter/jumper riders as well as the arabian Sport horse Under Saddle division. Bevin will be focusing on the basic elements of training to improve performance, position, balance and effectiveness of the aids. a coNgraTulaTioNs is iN order To liz coheN of Longmeadow, Mass., who got engaged in January of 2012 to Jon rappaport.

Liz is no stranger to the show ring—she and her purebred arabian gelding Steal the Sshow, aka “Justin” are national contenders who have done very well in the past. peNNy peck, DVM of East Longmeadow, Mass., will be leasing Liz’s gelding Justin for the 2012 show year. The pair plans to show in the hunter Pleasure division. Penny and Liz both ride out of Double a arabians in Somers, conn.

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shirts sporting the logo in order to promote RIAHA. Most of their longtime members have and wear them, but the newer members do not have access to purchasing these garments and have shown interest in acquiring some. Pam Santere, a longtime member, volunteered to be in charge of this committee.

Upcoming events were also discussed. They will be brought up in the club’s monthly newsletter as they come about and in this publication as well.

Now that you are up to date on the 2012 news, I would like to go back to a special outing that the club had in 2011.

RIAHA offered this event to its members and the dedicated Merilyn Bambauer volunteered to organize the outing. The following report was written and submitted by her as well.

“Sunny weather, elegant Lipizzan stallions, and a historic venue added up to a splendid day at the Bowen Estate (aka the Pink House).

Area horse enthusiasts and a group of RIAHA members enjoyed a wonderful afternoon in Woodstock, Conn., watching these beautiful performers.

Colonel Hermann’s Lipizzan stallions are descendants of a rare, aristocratic breed originally owned by the Hapsburg family of Austria.

Lipizzans are descended from three ancient bloodlines: Andalusian, Arab and Vilanos.

During World War II, these magnificent animals faced extermination from the Russian and German armies. American General George Patton, an avid horseman, intervened and had these horses moved to a safer environment.

The Hermann family has owned and trained Lipizzans for over 300 years. The colonel’s granddaughter, Gabriella, is currently the tour director. She explained that teaching these exceptionally difficult maneuvers requires many years, and that only the most talented horses are chosen. A Lipizzan is not fully mature until age seven; the breed has an exceptionally long life span, averaging 35 years. Gabriella owns a mare who is 41. Foals are usually born dark brown or black, gradually transforming to silver or white.

Gabriella led her riders in, showcasing the stallions’ abilities. Demonstrations included: using long lines, and performing the ridden quadrille, the levade in-hand, shoulders in, the courbette (the horse rears to full height, then hops forward like a kangaroo), the capriole (the horse leaps high into the air, kicking and lashing out at the peak of the leap); and the piaffe (a cadenced trot in place).

After the performance, spectators were invited back to the stable area to meet the horses and ask questions of the riders. This was truly an extraordinary experience!”

If you’re reading this and you’re not an RIAHA member, but are interested in joining visit www.riarabianhorseassociation.com for more information.

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horses regardless of their discipline or riding level. This year’s top Junior riders were Breanna Durgin, Brittany Guillemette, Miranda Hodgkins, and Tyler Hodgkins. Time in the Saddle awards went to Robin Lovejoy and Lynn-Marie Bailey. Division I winners were Jenn Roberts with Caught Ya Looking and Meg Hall’s JC Heart Throb. Division II’s Half-Arabian honors were split Member of the Year Pat LeClerc with Andy Bailey. between Iris Poland’s Long Hope Mr. Sensation, Jess Small’s MVA Kahlua N Costume became even more popular at our shows in 2011, with this year’s top honors going Cream and Amber Durgin’s Constanza.

Arabian Hunter Pleasure has become a very to Chip O Skip and Constanza.

Each year AHAME recognizes a club member competitive division, this year won by Haley Spenard’s PW Beauquet with reserve going who performs outstanding service to the associato DTA Mi Serenity and Carol Holtzman. tion and this year’s Member of the Year went to Competitive Trail Riding awards went to Tom Pat LeClerc. The youth Member of the Year Hutchinson and Katherine Brunjes. We are is Tyler Hodgkins. Sharon Carroll was the very pleased that Arabian/Half-Arabian Native continued on page 108

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he Arabian Horse Association of Maine (AHAME) started the year with a fabulous awards banquet celebrating club members’ 2011 show and riding season at JR Maxwell’s in Bath, Maine, on January 29. Seventy-two awards were presented in 45 different categories, and included plaques, statues, extra tall trophies, customized director’s chairs and of course, beautiful ribbons. Andy Bailey, AHAME President, once again acted as the master of ceremonies and awards were presented by Lynn-Marie Bailey, head of the Awards Committee. The traditional silent auction displayed the largest variety of items ever.

Since AHAME structures awards in five different divisions, members can earn prizes in competitive trail riding and hours in the saddle as well as competitive trail riding and four different levels of showing. This format provides opportunities for all members to earn recognition for the time they spend enjoying their

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In the Non AHA division, a number of riders earned tri-color ribbons for their efforts with their Arabian mounts, starting with Tanice Cloutier and Pioneer Pride, who took home the Arabian Halter Championship.

Danielle Doucette and STS Xuberance came in second place.

Emalina Robinson and Arula were awarded first place in Leadline.

The Hunter Pleasure Champion was Danielle Doucette with STS Xuberance.

Ashley Schmoock and Arula won the Western Pleasure Award.

The Half-Arabian Halter Champions were Samantha Smith and Pamara Hadad Raja.

Emalina Robinson was the Half-Arabian Leadline Champion with Pamara Hadad Raja.

The Half-Arabian Open Hack Champion was Marisha Kostiew with Guitars N’ Tiki Bars.

Jesselyn Dugas and Pinebrook Jack Frost placed first in Half-Arabian Dressage.

Marisha Kostiew won the Half-Arabian Hunter Pleasure class with Guitars N’ Tiki Bars. Reserve honors went to Samantha Smith with Pamara Hadad Raja.

The Half-Arabian Native Costume Champion was Marisha Kostiew with Guitars N’ Tiki Bars, followed by reserve champion Susan Smith with WSA Courvoisier.

The Half-Arabian Adult Equitation Championship was won by Samantha Smith with Pamara Hadad Raja.

Earning top honors in Trail Mileage were: Julia Webb and Moonshadow Mysteek, receiving awards for 362.4 miles; and Marcy Gamester and Grovehill Shaakan, receiving prizes for 568.7 miles.

Cheryl Lane Caron and Moonshine Malachi received special recognition for Sporthorse Nationals Top 10 Show Hack.

Jesselyn Dugas also received many Region 16 awards, including Half-Arabian Sport Horse In-Hand Reserve Champion with Moonshine Malachi, Half-Arabian English Trail ATR Reserve Champion with Pinebrook Jack Frost, Half-Arabian Native Costume Reserve Champion with Symphony RB, Country English Pleasure JTR Reserve Champion, Top 5 Show Hack, Top 5 Sport Horse Under Saddle ATR, Top 5 Country English Pleasure ATR, Top 5 English Show Hack, and Top 5 Native Costume ATR. In the High Point category, Cheryl Lane Caron earned the High Point Professional title, while Samantha Smith was awarded High Point

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he New Hampshire Arabian Horse Association held its annual meeting and year-end awards luncheon on January 14, 2012 at the Yard Restaurant in Manchester, N.H. President Lurline Combs presented each member of the Board, the Points Secretary, and the Sponsorship Committee with gifts in appreciation for their service during her presidency.

Board members presented reports on the club’s meeting minutes, treasury, membership, and the horse show.

Vice President Christy Balch explained to the group that a proposal was being presented at the Region 16 meeting to investigate whether it would be possible to again alternate the regional championship shows between Syracuse, N.Y., and Springfield, Mass., as was done in the past.

The Eastern States facility has made a number of improvements which make it a great facility to compete at and many exhibitors from Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont are reluctant to travel to Syracuse. Costs and other concerns are being looked at as well.

The election of officers resulted in Laura Susmann as President, Chrisy Balch as Vice President, June Barber as Treasurer, Kim Fortune as Secretary, Rob Crimmins as Membership Chairman, and Sue Levesque and Danielle Doucette as Directors.

After a raffle of many wonderful donated items, the awards portion of the event began.

In the Arabian Horse Association (AHA) division, the Arabian Halter Champion was Kristin Springer with Emperor Valentino CBA. For the Half-Arabian awards, the big winner of the day was Jesselyn Dugas. She was the Sport Horse In-Hand Champion with Pinebrook Jack Frost and also received reserve champion with Moonshine Malachi.

The blue ribbon for English Pleasure went to Dugas and Symphony RB. She and Pinebrook Jack Frost also won first place for Sport Horse Under Saddle. Reserve Champion went to Cheryl Lane Caron and Moonshine Malachi. Dugas then went on to earn first in Country Pleasure for her efforts throughout the year aboard Symphony RB. First place in Open Hack again went to Dugas and Pinebrook Jack Frost, while she took reserve champion with Symphony RB. Proving she is a jack of all trades, Dugas also took home a blue ribbon in Dressage with Pinebrook Jack Frost, and won the Native Costume class with Symphony RB, as well as Trail with Pinebrook Jack Frost.

Sharon Carroll shares her championship ribbon with her granddaughter.

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photographer for this event—pictures can be seen on Facebook and the AHAME website at www.mainearabian. org. JR Maxwell’s food and service were outstanding, and thanks go out to restaurant partner and club Board of Directors member, Meg Hall.

Planning is underway for the club’s Spring Classic Show, which will be held June 2-3, 2012 and the Autumnfest Horse Show, to be held September 8-9, both at the Skowhegan Fair Grounds. Classes are being added including Ladies Pleasure Championship, as well as Sport Horse and Mini divisions. Both shows feature an All-Breed Versatility Award that pays cash to the top three horses that earn points in specified open classes. The 2012 Spring Classic payout has been increased through a generous donation from an anonymous sponsor. AHAME will hold a Show and Learn event on May 5 where exhibitors will show in a class, the judge will provide comments and suggestions to everyone, and then the class will be re-ridden and placed.

More information on shows and club events and a complete listing of 2011 award winners are available at www. mainearabian.org.

Amateur, and Jesselyn Dugas was named High Point Youth.

Pinebrook Jack Frost was the winner of the Versatility AHA division, and Arula was the winner of the Versatility Non AHA division.

The Youth Spirit Award 9 & Under went to Emalina Robinson. Jesselyn Dugas was awarded the Youth Spirit Award 10 & Over.

For more information on the New Hampshire Arabian Horse Association, visit www.nharab.org.

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he Maine Morgan Horse Club Annual Meeting and Year-End Awards were held January 28, 2012 at the Kennebec Tavern in Bath, Maine. The events began with a social hour followed by the annual club business meeting. A secretary’s report was provided by Jenn Hartwell and she encouraged everyone to get their membership renewals into her. Karen Marlin provided a treasurer’s report which showed that the club is Walk-Trot Equitation 11 & Under Champion Caroline in good financial standing. Cadorette and Reserve Champion Hali Goodwin with Pam Vose presented a thor- Terry Hathaway. ough report on the Maine Morgan Horse Show, Breeder’s classes and this year.

Old business from the last meeting was Youth of the Year Contest. Judy Chamberlain spoke about the scholarship and encouraged revisited and members were asked to complete members to apply. She also noted that the an interest survey to determine the topic club will award two $1,000 scholarships continued on page 112

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2012 due to financial issues. always a “horse Show to remember,” the show committee is also reviewing requests made by exhibitors to move the event back to its original dates in august and to find a venue back in the mid-atlantic region. For the past five years, it had been held in June at the beautiful, state-of-the art Virginia horse center in Lexington, Va. In the spring, watch for news of an online auction to help raise funds to make a payment on the show’s outstanding loan. Once payments are made on this loan, and start up funds have been generated, the committee will pursue finding a new venue and go forward with show plans.

The show committee is proud of the many years of Mid-a’s award winning events, and is very appreciative of the ongoing support of its longtime sponsors, exhibitors, and friends. They look forward to many more years of hosting a top quality horse show.

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for a clinic to be held this year. President Selina Cloutier spoke about the efforts of the club to increase community service, specifically by working with the Maine Equine Welfare Alliance.

Nominations were taken from the floor for the fall election and are as follows: President: Selina Cloutier, Vice President: Sue Oliver, Treasurer: Karen Marlin, Secretary: Jenn Hartwell, and Director: Deb Plengey. Nominations will be taken until September if anyone else would like to run for a position.

The meeting ended with Margaret Gardiner adding to the new business. Gardiner invited everyone to her 90th birthday party, which was held February 11, 2012. This announcement was answered with a standing ovation by the crowd.

The group then participated in a 50/50 raffle game called Manes or Tails and the big winner was Jenn Hartwell, who donated all of the money back to the club.

The club honored high point award winners in Show, Working Western, Dressage, Carriage, Trail, and Pleasure. Terry and Paul Hathaway were also honored for their commitment to the club and the Morgan breed. The Hathaways have been constant supporters of the Maine

importance to the club was also evident in the standing ovation she was given by meeting goers.

The Maine Morgan Horse Club was also very proud to recognize members who have been honored with awards from the American Morgan Horse Association (AMHA) this year. Rick Lane and his Cabot Morgans are to be inducted into the AMHA Breeder’s Hall of Fame. Charlie Dorr and Shirley Goodspeed were recognized as recipients of Master’s Certificates from the AMHA. Thank you to Sue Oliver for organizing this event once again. The awards table was adorned with photographs of award recipients and their horses. Thank you also to Shirley Goodspeed for organizing the ribbons and trophies. Champions received silver trophies that were not only beautiful, but also useful.

Congratulations to all the winners and best of luck for 2012. For more information and a list of award winners, please visit www.memorgan.com.

Emily Hawkins took top honors in Fitting and Showmanship 17 & Under, English Pleasure Open, Western Pleasure Open, Road Hack Open and Carriage Driving Open, to name a few.

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Shannon Fielder presented the couple with a lifetime membership to the organization and the members in attendance gave them a heartfelt standing ovation.

Dawn Murphy was recognized for an incredible 44 years of service to the club. Her dedication and concise point of view will be greatly missed on the Board of Directors. Her

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By Tina Karlen

QuarterHorse news

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2012 MASSQHA ROYAL COURT. The reigning Queen is Emily Messing, first runner up is Kayleigh McDonnell, and second runner up is Amanda Putney. The reigning Princess is Sarah Messing and first runner up is Alyssa Freitas. Watch for the 2012 Royal Court at the Region 6 Horseman’s Conference, Mass Novice Show, Mass Annual Show, Region 6 Championship Show and Equine Affaire to just name a few.

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALEXIS POTTS of East Windsor, Conn., and A Likely Leaguer for winning the Circuit Champion Award in English Equitation and Walk-Trot Showmanship at the Florida Gold Coast Show in Tampa in December. Alexis is the daughter of AQHA Professional Horseman T.R. Potts, and Christine Potts.

BUCKLEY QUARTER HORSES would like to congratulate Alaina Halter for earning a circuit championship at the Gold Coast Show in Novice Youth Western Pleasure, and reserve circuit championship in Novice Youth Hunter Under Saddle, 14-18 Hunter Under Saddle and Novice Youth Horsemanship at the Gulf Coast Show with Huntin A Hot Babe.

THE MASSACHUSETTS QUARTER HORSE ASSOCIATION (MASSQHA) is proud to announce the recipients of its three merit scholarships. The recipient of the MassQHA Merit Scholarship is

MassQHA Merit Scholarship winner Jocelyn Tanner.

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TOREY RODERICK RODE RR THE BEST MAN for owner Cathy Perron in the Green Trail classes at the Florida Gold Coast shows, and pointed out of the green classes on their second day ever showing trail. This team also placed third in the Junior Trail class on the last day of competition, earning a total of 16 points during his first outing.

Torey trains at Troy Green Quarter Horses in Middleboro, Mass. Owner Cathy Perron placed first in Amateur Showmanship with RR The Best Man at the same show.

Alexis Potts of East Windsor, Conn., recently won the Circuit Champion Award in English Equitation and Walk-Trot Showmanship at the Florida Gold Coast Show.

Jocelyn Tanner, the recipient of the MassQHA Presidential Scholarship is Garrett Wasylak, and the recipient of the MassQHA Past-President Book Award is Justine Anderson. These newly created scholarships recognize and reward the hard work and dedication members give to the club and help support their academic pursuits. The silent auction at their Annual Spring Show in May will once again be a fundraiser for these scholarships, so please help support this great cause.

All MassQHA and Massachusetts Quarter Horse Youth Association (MassQHYA) members are encouraged to apply. Please contact scholarship chairperson Samantha Palmer at massqhatreasurer@gmail.com for more information on scholarships or to donate an item to the silent auction.

THE MASSQHYA’S community service and charitable giving have not gone unnoticed. The club recently received a letter from Paul Barabani, Superintendent of the Soldiers’ Home in Holyoke, Mass. He acknowledged and thanked MassQHYA members for sending over 230 Christmas cards to the Soldiers’ Home. These cards were handmade at the December Youth Meeting. Additionally, more than 250 cards from the youth members, family, and friends were sent to the “Holiday Cards for Heroes” program. To top it all off the club sponsored two children from Quincy Crisis Center for Christmas. Great job kids!

CONGRATULATIONS TO VICKI ELLIOTT TOLHURST, of Marlborough, Conn., for her recent receipt of a lovely AQHA trophy for earning the Select All Around Championship Award at the Connecticut Quarter Horse Association show in Oneco, Conn., in July.

THE AQHA WESTERN NOVICE CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW will be held October 5-7, 2012, at the South Point Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nev., and the AQHA Eastern Novice Championship Show is October 5-7, 2012, at the Tennessee Miller Coliseum in Murfreesboro, Tenn. To qualify for these shows, competitors will go through national or state requirements. National qualifications are: A top-10 placing at an AQHA regional championship show in a Novice class or show at 20 AQHA shows throughout the year. For this latter option, competitors may show to judges around the nation—there is no regional preference or requirement. The national qualifying period for the Novice Championship shows is May 1, 2011, to June 30, 2012.

If a competitor nationally qualifies for a Novice Championship show, their invitation to the event will not be for a specific class. As long as one of the two options has been accomplished, an exhibitor will be able to enter any Novice Championship class, provided that they are a Novice. If a competitor earns the required number of points to graduate out of a specific Novice class in 2011, he or she will still be eligible to compete in that class at a 2012 Novice Championship Show. In addition to qualifying, the AQHA Show Council announced that there will be no restriction on which Novice Championship Show an exhibitor may attend. If a competitor residing in the East wishes to attend the AQHA Western Novice Championship Show, he or she may do so. The same goes for competitors residing in the West who would like to compete at the Eastern Novice Championship Show. However, a competitor may only compete at one Novice Championship Show per year.

If you have any Quarter Horse news or photos to share, email Tina Karlen at klkarlen@karlprod.com.

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Muench didn’t ride away empty handed. In addition to finishing second, the 2011 Mustang Magic Champion was also the runner up in the Purina Logan Leach receives Difference You Can his check for $3,500.

See Feed Challenge and received $500. Tate Weber of Muench and Jade Clawson, Utah, and received a standing QT won the Purina ovation from the Difference You Can crowd for roping See Feed Challenge. a calf while riding bridleless, and the pair was voted Fan Favorite through text voting. As the Fan Favorite, he received a gift certificate to Gypsy Tails and $1,000 from the Mustang Heritage Foundation.

Jade, a 5-year-old pinto mare gathered from Lost Creek, Wyo., was also the highest adopted horse at Mustang Magic. Pickens also adopted Jade for $5,700.

The Mustang Heritage Foundation welcomed Purina as a sponsor for the 2012 Mustang Magic.

Trainers were invited to join Purina’s “Difference You Can See” program with the 1. Reg Q horse, Reg Paint, Reg Palomino, dark 13. Reg Q Horse Sorrel Gelding 15H 6 years, shown incentive of 90 days palomino gelding 2003 show horse, big body, right locally and a good trail horse from the breeder, nice horse of free feed. Purina 14. Reg Q Horse Sorrel Gelding 16H 8 year old great all 2. Reg Paint 16H geld, solid black2004 english, jumps, around family horse trails awarded a $1,000 cash trails, good mover 15. Reg Q Horse Bay gelding 6 years, 15.1H Western prize to the trainer 3. Reg Paint 15.3H Red roan overo, big body, has won Pleasure and trails with 9 year old boy, good mover, great on trails whose Mustang won the 16. Reg Q Horse Palomino gelding, 8 years, 15.3H big 4. Reg Paint gelding 16H brown/white/black, western, body, English or western “Difference You Can English, jumps, trails 17. Reg Q Horse Chestnut gelding, 16H, 7 year old See” body condition 5. Reg Paint 2007, black white tob gelding 50/50,good English, jumps, trails looking, 16.1H good mover, jumps, quite to ride challenge. Tate Weber and be around 18. Reg Q Horse Sorrel gelding 15.3H big body, english and his Mustang mare or western 6. Paint 9 year old black/whit 16.2H big body, 50/50 QT won the challenge color jumps and does trails 19. Reg Q Horse Sorrel gelding 15.3H ranch horse cattle, gaits, trails and the $1,000. QT, a 7. Reg Paint/Reg Q horse, 16H gelding, 2002 top show horse, has points 20. Reg Q Horse Bay gelding 16H english good mover, 4-year-old gray gathjumps trails 8. Paint gelding 70/30 red/white, great all around horse, ered from Fifteenmile 10 yrs old, 15.2H 21. Pony 3 large geldings, 2 chestnut 1 bay, quiet Herd Management 9. Reg Q horse 15.3H chestnut mare, 2003, likes to 22. 2 draft crosses, big quiet and gentle to ride, both jump and horse show, also trails bays, 8yrs and 12yrs, good on trails Area in Wyoming, and 10. Reg Q horse 16.3H chestnut gelding 2002 Inc Fund, 23. 1 Oldenberg chestnut mare, branded, good mover, Weber finished seventh big body, supper quiet jumps big body 16H in the finals.

11. Reg Q horse sorrel mare has points in reining and perf, 2005 nice horse.

The Mustang mares 12. Reg Q Horse Appendix brown mare, 8 year old competing in Mustang 16H Top show horse, good mover Magic are between the ages of 4 and 5 and were picked up by their

he top Mustang trainers from the past year received invitations to compete at Mustang Magic at the 116th annual Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo, held in Fort Worth, Texas, January 13 - February 4. The best-of-the-best competition did not disappoint, and with a packed house watching, Logan Leach of Granbury, Texas, and Kiowa claimed the championship honors.

The trainers traveled from across the United States—from Georgia to California and points in between—to compete with their Mustangs on January 19-21.

Kiowa and Leach came into the finals two points behind Teryn Muench and Jade. In the compulsories, Muench had earned 68 points while Leach had 66. These scores carried over to the freestyle on Saturday night, January 21. Leach and Kiowa wowed the judges with a bridleless freestyle. They received a total of 83 points for their performance. Kiowa is a 5-year-old pinto mare that was gathered from South Steens, Ore., and was adopted by Madeline Pickens for $4,500. Leach earned $3,500 for the victory

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trainers in September. The mares created a buzz on the Internet because of their stunning looks.

This group of horses includes pintos, roans, duns, and various other colors.

Since the first Extreme Mustang Makeover event was held in 2007, the Mustang Heritage Foundation has facilitated the adoptions of more than 3,300 gentled American Mustangs.

In 2012, the Foundation in partnership with the Bureau of Land Management will continue to increase its efforts to raise awareness of adoptions of America’s Mustangs.

The Mustang Heritage Foundation will host eight Extreme Mustang Makeover events in 2012. On April 20-22, 2012, there will be an Extreme Mustang Makeover in Madison, Wis. Then on May 18-20, another will take place in Norco, Calif., followed by three more performances to be held June 8-10 in Ft. Collins, Colo., June 29 - July 1 in Albany, Ore., and August 10-12 in Gloucester County, N.J. On August 31 - September 1 the first ever Extreme Mustang Makeover Team Roping event in Salado, Texas, will take place. September 13-15 will host the Supreme Extreme Mustang Makeover in Fort Worth, Texas, with one last Extreme Mustang Makeover on October 19-21 in Clemson, S.C. Visit www.extrememustangmakeover.com/ themustangmagic.php for the latest information on Mustang Magic, including results for the classes and adoption.

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After equine economics, the forum topic will switch to legislative issues of a national perspective.

American Horse Council President Jay Hickey will talk about the vote to remove the rider that prevented USDA from funding meat inspectors in horse processing plants in the United States, tax issues, national equine health and inspection issues, and land use issues.

While all AQHA members are welcome to attend IMPACT, you must be a registered guest of the 2012 AQHA Convention to attend 2010 All-Around Youth High Point recipient Molli Lyn the forum. Print and complete Jacobs at last year’s convention. your 2012 Convention Registration Form, or use the online form to submit your up on Monday, March 12, starting with the registration. Fax completed registration forms Membership Business Meeting from 9:00 to 806-378-4757 or mail them to: American - 11:00 a.m. At 11:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Quarter Horse Association, Attn: Crystal the New Board of Directors Luncheon will take place for Directors only, to be immediLatham, P.O. Box 200, Amarillo, TX 79168.

Following the IMPACT session will be the ately followed by the New Appointed AQHA President’s Reception from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Directors’ Meeting.

For more information on the 2012 AQHA that will wrap up the day’s events on Friday.

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he American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) is an organization that works for its members.

Each spring, AQHA holds an annual convention to review member-submitted rule changes, appoint new AQHA Directors, induct new Hall of Fame members, and present year-end awards. The 2012 AQHA Convention will be held March 9-12 at the South Point Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nev. The convention kicks off Friday with the Directors’ Summit for AQHA’s Board of Directors only from 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Then from 2:00 - 4:30 p.m., the IMPACT Annual Member Information Session will take place. Designed to inform a cross-section of the industry on what is going on within AQHA, this year’s IMPACT forum will focus on show leveling, the association’s new wide-ranging youth initiative, a review and update on industry registration, transfer and breeding statistics and forecasts, and a Washington, D.C. update on legislative issues in a crucial election year.

In late July 2011, the AQHA Executive Committee approved the AQHA competition leveling plan, which was developed and recommended by the AQHA Blue-Ribbon Task Force that has met numerous times since September 2010 to address AQHA’s show structure. Full implementation of the plan will take place in 2013. AQHA Executive Director of Shows Patti Carter-Pratt will explain the leveling program concept; describe the different levels, including new Rookie and Intermediate levels; and talk about the two Novice Championship shows, which will be held in 2012.

AQHA Director of Youth Development Todd Branson has taken on the charge of working with a number of national equine youth groups to coordinate and develop a national youth initiative that will inspire, reach, and engage adolescents to get involved with horses.

“This youth initiative will be bigger than any one equine breed or youth horse entity,” says Tom Persechino, AQHA Executive Director of Competition and Breed Integrity. “Yet, in the long-term, those groups will be the beneficiaries of this initiative. It is exciting, comprehensive and long overdue. I think members will really be interested in what Todd has to say about this initiative.”

Following the youth initiative segment in the program, AQHA’s own treasurer, Trent Taylor, will give his “By the Numbers” presentation on AQHA registrations, transfers and breeding statistics. His presentation will also include his insights on trends he sees in the industry, as well as his predictions on what’s to come.

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op national and international horses and riders will compete for over $150,000 in cash and prizes over five days of competition during the Cactus Reining Classic at WestWorld of Scottsdale, Ariz., on March 7-11, 2012. This NRHA “A” rated event once again boasts its $65,000 Added One-Run Derby, $18,000 Added 7Up Maturity, and two full slates of NRHA Ancillary Affliate Qualifying classes.

The Cactus Reining Classic is a Open Maturity winner 501(c)(3) nonprofit whose goal is to Martin Muehlstaetter riding elevate public awareness of the sport Wimpys Little Buddy, at the of reining and to encourage more 2011 Cactus Reining Classic. people to compete, raise skill levels, educate the public, and encourage support of the World Equestrian Games in announce the return of the 7Up Maturity which reining is the only western sport recog- Challenge, sponsored by SmartPak, at the Cactus Reining Classic; Reining By The Bay in nized.

Classic Video has partnered with the Cactus Woodside, Calif.; and the High Roller Reining Reining Classic to provide live streaming video Classic in Las Vegas, Nev. Horse Show Managing Producer Amanda coverage of the entire show free of charge.

Brumley Management Group is pleased to Brumley expressed her excitement over the

expansion of the Maturity divisions in 2012 to include a $5,000 Added Level 4 Open, $3,000 Added Level 3 Intermediate Open, $2,000 Added Level 2 Limited Open, $3,000 Added Level 4 Non Pro, $2,000 Added Level 3 Intermediate Non Pro, $2,000 Added Level 2 Limited Non Pro, $2,000 Added Prime Time Non Pro, and $1,000 Added Level 1 Non Pro Maturity Challenge divisions.

“Our goal as reining event producers is to provide events that cater to the needs of the reining horse industry. Offering the Maturity Challenge with multiple levels allows horses who have aged out of the derby competitions a place to continue to compete for significant prize money. Our intention is to grow the Maturity added money as the interest builds to support it. It is our hope that these efforts benefit not only the owners and riders, but the longevity of the horses as well.”

Also returning for 2012, the Cactus Reining Classic will host Short Stirrup 10 and Under classes for reining’s future champions. A guaranteed crowd pleaser, this will be a chance to cheer on the sport’s rising stars. Imagine the kids’ surprise when they are asked to ride back into the arena for ribbons awarded to them by the NRHA’s youngest $2 Million Dollar Rider, Andrea Fappani.

For more information on the Cactus Reining Classic, visit www.cactus-reining-classic.com.

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horses during the Snaffle Bit Futurity, led by Cat Can Dew with $38,875. He also won money on Fancy Boons N All, Sinful Cat, Hes A Stylish Rey, and Ill Be Skeets.

Crawford, who began showing cow horses in the late ‘80s, noted, “You try to be competitive at every event you show in, and, for me, that’s where the excitement comes from. Winning this much is just a byproduct of doing what I love.”

He was quick to give credit to his wife, Pam, and his family, for being a large part of his success. He added, “I also have a great group of sponsors who support me. Over the years I’ve been blessed with wonderful owners who have given me the opportunity to have some very talented horses. All of

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them deserve a big thank you as well.”

Crawford has been involved in the reined cow horse industry as an executive board member in the past, and has just been re-elected to the board for 2012.

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ational Reined Cow Horse Association (NRCHA) leading rider Todd Crawford has made history once again, becoming the association’s first $2 Million Rider.

Crawford, who won the 2006 NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity, has also been named the American Quarter Horse Association Professional Horseman of the Year. His earnings in the National Reining Horse Association exceed $866,000, and he is a twotime United States Equestrian Federation Champion.

In the reined cow horse world, Crawford passed the million dollar mark in 2006, when he won the Snaffle Bit Futurity on Smart Crackin Chic, and was the association’s leading open rider in 1999, 2005-2007, and 2009.

He achieved $2 million rider status at the 2011 NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity, and he now has NRCHA earnings of $2,012,000.

Crawford won over $75,000 on five

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ew England Pinto Horse Association (NEPtHA) is pleased to announce our first show, the “May Spotacular,” to be held May 5 and 6, 2012. Paint Horse Association class lists will be combined, pinto and paint. Trail classes will be held on Friday afternoon, as we are expecting a large turnout for Sunday’s Miniature Horse division. The slate of judges are carded in pinto and paint. Three judges are needed to qualify people for points and we have all judges in place. For more information, please visit www.nepinto.com.

The Classic Fundraiser class for May will be the ever so popular “Grooms’ Class” where grooms, spouses, children, and friends that help out can ride. The Youth Club fundraiser will be the “English Pleasure” class. We urge everyone to participate in both fun classes—donated monies go back to the club, so let’s show our appreciation!

Elections were held for our executive

committee and our new president is Paula Laughlin of Westborough, Mass. Paula brings new life and promise to the club with her experience in showing, driving, and training with Miniature Horses. Her children Ann and Peter also show with their full-sized horse, Tally. Jonathan Blake of North Windham, Conn., and of Chestnut Hill LLC is the new vice president. Jonathan brings years of experience as a prestigious horse trainer in our area for several years. Jac Cunningham is back as our beloved hard working secretary, and John Weigel will again be serving as treasurer. He has been fabulous as our checks and balances guy, keeping meticulous notes on club finances. State directors are as follows: Jean St. Denis will be serving Connecticut; Tracy Imbarro will serve Massachusetts; Deb Newcombe will be the Maine State Director; and Michele Stygles will preside over New Hampshire.

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Giovanni was Champion in the Stock Mares Halter class at the Color Breed Congress for 2011. She trains under the guidance of Orman Show Horses in New York, and they sure have some beautiful halter stock. Congrats to Ron and Denise Orman on a job well done! Be sure to look for Awards Banquet results in next month’s article. Upcoming shows will be held July 7 and 8 (no show in June because of the Pinto World Show), August 11 and 12, and September 15 and 16.

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cOUrTESy OF USEF archIvE, GEOFF BUGBEE

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2012 American Shetland Pony Club Queen Alyssa Palas.

2011 EQUUS Foundation Humanitarian Award Recipient Molly Sweeney with Lynn Coakley, Tricia Watkins, and David O’Connor.

Thinking Responsibly

Equestrian Visionary In Cincinnati this January, Molly Sweeney was honored with the EQUUS Foundation Humanitarian Award. Sweeney is a firm believer in the value of equine-assisted therapy, and her Horses and Humans Research Foundation (HHRF) supports, promotes, and funds scientific research that explores this field. To help fund her vision of horses helping people, HHRF received a $5,000 grant from The EQUUS Foundation. (www.horsesandhumans.org) Steeplechase at Springdale

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To help reduce the number of unwanted horses, the Kentucky horse Park is hosting its second Free Gelding clinic on March 10. The free castrations will be performed by a veterinarian or a veterinary student under close supervision by a licensed veterinarian. applications are being accepted, and the clinic is open to any horse whose owner is financially unable to afford the surgery. (www.KyhorsePark.com)

British Invasion In honor of the London Olympics, the theme of this year’s BreyerFest is “British Invasion.” horse lovers will gather July 20-22 at the Kentucky horse Park to celebrate everything we love about horses and the U.K. activities will include Shakespeare, dog agility, live horse demos, a trade fair and Breyer store, a pop-up Bit of Britain store, and so much more to satisfy anglophiles. (www.Breyerhorses.com)

Piece of Polo History

No Small Honor

a unique gift of traditional Manipuri Polo gear has been donated to the International Museum of the horse at the Kentucky horse Park by the

congratulations to the lovely alyssa Palas of Iowa, who was crowned the 2012 Queen of the american Shetland Pony club, as well as the american Miniature horse registry, american Show Pony registry and National Show Pony registry. alyssa is 18 years old and has been showing Shetlands and Miniatures with the aSPc/aMhr for 10 years. (www. shetlandminiature.com)

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Governor of Manipur, where modern polo originated. The authentic gifts include the traditional Manipuri wooden saddle, braided bridle, braided leather whip, polo player’s attire, traditional polo mallets and ball, plus Manipuri darts with peacock feathers. (www.KyhorsePark.com)

41st Annual Eclipse Awards Announce the top RAcehoRses of 2011

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Champion Two-Year-Old Female

My Miss Aurelia dazzled her handlers with her potential since she was a yearling. She made her debut at Saratoga and won by one length in a 5.5-furlong race. Realizing the potential of his horse, trainer Steve Asmussen ran Champion Two-Year-Old Female My Miss Aurelia. her in the Adirondack Stakes. In an outstanding performance, My Miss Aurelia championship. Hansen would be meeting the also undefeated Union Rags for the first time. battled from start to finish to win by a neck.

My Miss Aurelia next ran in the grade I Hansen took the early lead and fought off Frizette Stakes contested at one mile at Belmont. all challengers approaching the stretch. He The bay proved once again that she was the continued on the lead and had enough in real deal with a romping five length score. reserve to fight on determinedly against Union The race set her up perfectly for the Breeders’ Rags to the wire to win by a head.

The victory garnered the attention of the Cup Juvenile Fillies, where she dominated her opponents in a rousing effort, tracking the early Eclipse voters and Hansen was named top juveleader in second. When asked by jockey Corey nile male for 2011.

Nakatani, she easily took command and drew off through the stretch to win by three lengths. Champion Three-Year-Old Male Her undefeated record earned her the unani- In the end, the win in the Kentucky Derby mous selection as top juvenile filly for 2011. carried the most weight in the voters’ selection.

Animal Kingdom posted an impressive win over his 18 rivals in the Kentucky Derby and that Champion Two-Year-Old Male Although Hansen was undefeated in his juve- effort stood out in his selection as top Threenile season, he was in a contentious race for Year-Old Male. In the Derby, Animal Kingdom the Eclipse Award with Union Rags. The colt was making his first start on a dirt track and he made his debut at Turfway Park in Kentucky, handled it with style. He made a devastating where he won by 12 lengths, proving that his move from twelfth in the early stages of the race effort was not a fluke by following it up with to win by almost three lengths. His reputation an equally impressive victory in the Kentucky was enhanced by his second place finish in the Preakness Stakes. Animal Kingdom’s 3-year-old Cup Juvenile.

He was then entered in the Breeders’ Cup campaign was cut short by an injury incurred in Juvenile, which would determine the juvenile a roughly run Belmont but his earlier displays

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he 41st annual Eclipse Awards—Thoroughbred racing’s most revered awards ceremony—was held January 16, 2012 in Beverly Hills, Calif. The award is named for the famous horse of yesteryear that completed an unbeaten racing career and represents the epitome of racing ability. A number of the recipients in various categories were easy to choose and did not provide much suspense with their announcement. However, several categories were too close to call and the decision came down to the evening of the awards to reveal the champion. And the winners are:

Champion Two-Year-Old Male Hansen.

of talent left an indelible impression.

Champion Three-Year-Old Female

The Three-Year-Old Filly division was quite contentious throughout the year but the results of the Breeders’ Cup Filly and Mare put all questions to rest. Royal Delta put on a dazzling display of ability with her come from behind victory over a field of nine fillies and mares.

Reserved in fourth place early under jockey Jose Lezcano, Royal Delta exploded down the center of the track during the stretch run to go on to a 2.5-length win, making her the unanimous choice for the Eclipse Award.

Trained by Bill Mott, the fillly began the year with a dull effort in the Suncoast Stakes at Tampa Bay Downs in which she was ninth.

Mott got her back on the winning track with an easy victory in an allowance race at Keeneland.

This set her up for a two-length win in the Black Eyed Susan Stakes.

At the 1.125-mile Coaching Club American Oaks, Royal Delta finished in third place. The race set her up perfectly for the prestigious grade I Alabama Stakes at 1.25 miles, where she inhaled her rivals with a devastating late move to win off by more than five lengths.

Royal Delta made her next two starts against older fillies and mares, running second to eventual Horse of the Year Havre de Grace in the Beldame Invitational and then winning the Breeders’ Cup. Following the Breeders’ Cup, she was sent through the auction ring, and was purchased by Besilu Stables for $ 10.5 million.

Champion Male Sprinter

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Champion Female Sprinter

Champion Female Sprinter Musical Romance made 14 starts in 2011. She began the year in rather ordinary fashion with fourth and fifth place finishes in various stakes and even an optional claiming race. A start in the Hollywood Wildcat Stakes at Calder Racecourse over the turf seemed to wake the filly up. She finished second there, and from that point on, never ran worse than third.

After two minor sprint stakes victories, she was entered in the grade I Princess Rooney. The dark bay filly lost by only a diminishing neck to the top sprinting filly Sassy Image. She won her next start in a minor stakes on a sloppy track and then was third in a turf sprint stakes.

In her final three starts of the year, Musical Romance won the Presque Isle Masters and then ran second in the grade II Thoroughbred Club of America Stakes at Keeneland, before racing in the Breeders’ Cup Sprint at odds of 20-1. She never raced more than two lengths off the early leaders and when given her cue by jockey Juan Levya, she responded willingly to go on to a one-length victory.

Champion Turf Male

Cape Blanco began 2011 racing in Europe in a rather lackluster manner, finishing no better than fourth in his three starts there. Shipped to the U.S. by his trainer Aidan O’Brien, Cape Blanco blossomed into a champion.

Next, O’Brien entered him in the grade I Man O’War Stakes at Belmont Park. Cape Blanco took command under jockey Jamie Spencer entering the stretch and ran off to a better than two-length win over Gio Ponti. Shipped back to England, Cape Blanco returned to the U.S. one month later in August for the Arlington Million 120

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Sunshine Millions Sprint by a head. He followed that with a second in another restricted stakes.

Venturing into the open company ranks, the gelding took the grade II Portrero Grande by a head and then won the restricted Tiznow Stakes by more than two lengths. From that race on, Amazombie only competed in open company.

Entered in two grade I events in July, the Triple Bend Handicap and the Bing Crosby Handicap, Amazombie finished third in both races. Following a two-month break, the William Spawr trained gelding got his first grade I score in the Ancient Title Stakes at Santa Anita. That effort earned him a trip to Kentucky for the Breeders’ Cup. Facing a field of nine, Amazombie rated in fifth early under jockey Mike Smith, but eventually prevailed by a neck over Force Freeze.

(Above) Champion Male Sprinter Amazombie; (Right) Champion Female Sprinter Musical Romance.

at Arlington Park in Chicago. In almost a replica of the Man O’War, Cape Blanco won the 1.25mile race by two and one-half lengths.

Cape Blanco made the transatlantic voyage in October for the 1.5-mile Turf Classic Invitational at Belmont Park. Racing closer to the pace than usual, he took the lead after one mile and then bravely fought off a strong challenge from Dean’s Kitten to win by a nose. The race took its toll however and resulted in a career ending injury. He was unable to contest the Breeders’ Cup Turf but his three outstanding races, all in grade I company, made him the choice for the Eclipse Award as top turf male.

Champion Turf Female

Stacelita earned the Turf Female Championship based on her two grade I wins. Beginning the year in her native country, the French-bred mare ran third in a grade III stakes at Longchamp in Paris. She was then shipped to the U.S. to contest the United Nations Handicap in July. In the United Nations, Stacelita would be facing males in the 1.375-mile race. She took the lead in mid-stretch but was unable to hold off the stretch run on Teaks North and Chinchon.

The remainder of the year Stacelita would face her own sex. Turned over to the care of trainer Chad Brown, she promptly captured the grade I Beverly D. over an international field.

The daughter of Monsun was next brought out for the grade I Flower Bowl Invitational, where she won the 1.25-mile race by two lengths with jockey Ramon Dominguez.

Based on her two grade I wins, Stacelita was the favorite in the Breeders’ Cup Filly and Mare Turf. She suffered an eye injury in the interim and ran in the 1.375-mile race with a protective blinker. Blocked along the rail for much of

the backstretch run, Dominguez got her clear entering the stretch but she backed off and finished fifth. Stacelita earned the Turf Female Championship based on prior victories.

Champion Older Male

The three contenders for Champion Older Male were Tizway, Game on Dude, and Acclamation.

Tizway had won the prestigious Whitney Handicap at Saratoga following an equally impressive win in the Brooklyn Handicap at Belmont. However, training for the Breeders’ Cup, Tizway suffered an injury that forced his retirement. Game on Dude had raced consistently throughout the year and in his final start of the season ran a good second in the Breeders’ Cup Classic. But it was Acclamation that earned the support of the voters in the end.

Acclamation raced mostly on turf in 2011 and only made one dirt start. He began on a sour note with a fifth in the grade I Kilroe Handicap and followed that with an equally dismal effort in the Charlestown Classic on a sloppy track, the final time that Acclamation would taste defeat. He served notice in the Jim Murray Handicap which he won by seven lengths. The son of Unusual Heat next won three grade I stakes—the Charlie Whittingham Handicap, the Eddie Read Handicap, and the Pacific Classic. To complete the year, Acclamation took the Clement Hirsch Handicap at 1.25 miles.

Horse Of The Year/Champion Older Female

Havre de Grace became the third consecutive female to earn the Horse of the Year title following 2009 winner Rachael Alexander and 2010 winner Zenyatta.

2012 IHSA National Championships Promise southern hosPitality at its Finest

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t. Andrews University Equestrian Program director and IHSA coach, Peggy McElveen, is promising quintessential Southern hospitality when the Governor James B. Hunt Jr. Horse Complex hosts the 39th Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA) National Championships, May 3-6, 2012, in Raleigh, N.C. McElveen confirmed that Billy Yeager of Partridge Run, LLC, in Warrenton, Va., has been named show manager for the 2012 Championships. “Billy managed the IHSA Nationals the last time they were at Harrisburg. I felt it was important to have someone familiar with 2011 IHSA Western High Point Team Berry College. both the Hunt Complex and the IHSA Tuckey (NRHA, AQHA judge). More than format, and when I started looking for recommendations, his name kept coming up.” 400 of the best college riders from the U.S. and Selected as 2012 IHSA National parts of Canada will qualify through Regional Championships Hunter Seat judges are R. Scot and Zone Championships held during the 2012 Evans (President, Equestrian Aid Foundation) spring semester, for the privilege to compete in and Chrystine Tauber (Vice President, USHJA); Raleigh in front of these esteemed members of Western judges are Gretchen Mathes (2007 the professional horse community.

Welcoming the IHSA National ChampAQHA Horsewoman of the Year) and Betsy

ionships to Raleigh promises to be a down-home affair, thanks to the support of local organizations like the North Carolina Horse Council. “The NCHC helped present the original Complex tour for the IHSA Board, and they have continued to be a wonderful system of support for helping us present a great event. Our local horse people want to show everyone real Southern hospitality,” said McElveen.

On Thursday, May 3, the U.S. Equestrian Federation (USEF) and U.S. Hunter Jumper Association (USHJA) will co-sponsor a competitors’ dinner welcoming riders, coaches and IHSA to Raleigh. On Friday, the city’s finest five-star restaurants will present “A Taste of Raleigh,” free of charge to the IHSA National Championships, featuring a signature dish from each participating menu.

Raleigh marks the most southern venue for the IHSA National Championships since the Georgia International Horse Park hosted them in 2000 in Atlanta. Celebrate the best in college horsemanship and Southern hospitality at the 39th IHSA National Championships, where admission is always free.

For more information, visit www.ihsainc. com. To learn more about the North Carolina State Fairgrounds, visit www.ncstatefair.org.

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     

    

                              

                

           

   

        

     

 

 

       

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Old Falmouth Road in Marstons Mills: Home to a 12 stall horse stable and a separate 2BR three car garage/apartment on eight acres. The barn features 12 in and out stalls with separate feed and tack rooms, large center aisle, yellow pine paneling, indoor and outdoor wash stall, cavernous hay loft, and heated bathroom with laundry. There is a 180' x 75' outdoor riding arena, round pen, and large fenced pasture turnout. Above a three bay oversized heated garage with 12' ceilings is a 2BR apartment. There is plenty of land to build the home of your dreams. $995,000 For more information please call Chris Thonus ~508-330-0139

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AffiliAtes Bay State Trail Riders Association, Inc. Membership Form Memberships are from January 1 through December 31 and include a free subscription to the Horsemenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Yankee Pedlar and Massachusetts Horse Type of Membership: â?? New

â?? Renewal â?? Single $20 â?? Family $30 â?? Individual Lifetime Membership $350

Name________________________________________________ If you would like to be active in a local

CONNECTICUT MORGAN HORSE ASSOCIATION President: Melissa Curtis, 477 Dowd Ave., Canton, CT 06019; 860-693-2248. Vice President: Will Filosi, 321 Rt. 165, Preston, CT 06365; 860-887-6831. Secretary: Debra Becroft, 67 Hanover St., Yalesville, CT 06492; Treasurer: Lisa Cocco, 71 Old Farms Road, Cheshire, CT 06410; 203-699-8447; Membership: Melissa Curtis, 477 Dowd Ave., Canton, CT 06109; 860-693-2248.

chapter with more programs and events available, please check.

Last Name

â?? HERD South Eastern MA Chapter

Address

Street__________________________________________________

Town__________________________________________________I would like to Help State____________ Zip___________ Phone_________________

Connecticut Morgan Horse Membership Application

â?? by volunteering for trail work days

City

â?? by holding a ride

â?? with other projects that might be needed

â?? I do not want my name released on any mailing lists

â?? with________________________

â?? I do not want to receive the Yankee Pedlar or MA Horse

bstra@charter.net www.bstra.org

Mail this form along with your check made payable to BSTRA to: Rose Zariczny, Secretary, 216 Grand Street, Woonsocket, RI 02895; For more information call 401-762-4805.

State

Youth Membership ($20.00)

Family Membership ($40.00)

Individual Membership ($30.00)

Horse Nominations ($25.00 per horse)

(please list children under 18 with birthdays and name of horse nominated on separate piece of paper.)

Children under 18

DOB

Horse(s) Nominated for Year End Awards Please make check payable to CMHA, Inc. and mail with application to: Melissa Curtis, 477 Dowd Ave., Canton, CT 06019.

Charles River Dressage Association Membership Application

Colonial Carriage and Driving Society Membership Application Form YES, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to be a member for $25

Name _______________________________________________________________________________ Farm Name __________________________________________________________________________

Zip

Telephone

Email ________________________________________________ â?? by helping on a ride

â?? I want to receive the Bugle online

First Name

January 1 through December 31, 2012

CHARLES RIVER DRESSAGE ASSOCIATION, President: Linda Currie, 617-974-4441, l.currie@comcast. net; Vice President: Kate Champa, 401-351-1683, kchampa@earthlink.net; Membership Director: Carol Burkhart, 508-359-9961, carol.burkhart@comcast.net. ____Junior (DOB__/__/__) ____Adult Amateur ____ Professional _____ Vintage (50-59) _____Masters (60+)

Name: Address:

Address _____________________________________________________________________________ City _________________________________________ State ____________________ Zip __________ Telephone ___________________________________________________________________________

Telephone: E-Mail:

We Own ________________________________________________________________Horses/Ponies

I would be interested in helping with (check any that are applicable):

My/our driving interests are: ( ) Pleasure ( ) Educational Seminars ( ) Carriage Horse ( ) Competition ( ) Draft Horse

â?&#x2019; Monthly Meetings â?&#x2019; Volunteering at shows/clinics

Make check payable to: and mail to:

(

) Pony

Colonial Carriage and Driving Society Kay Konove, P.O. Box 1593, Stockbridge, MA 01262

Connecticut Dressage & Combined Training Association, Inc.

We are a USDF Group Member Organization and a USEA affiliate.

Dues: â?&#x2019; *OEJWJEVBM ZFBST â?&#x2019; $35 Junior VOEFS â?&#x2019; $55 Family (includes 2 members) â?&#x2019; 64%' GFF GPS FBDI BEEJUJPOBM GBNJMZ NFNCFS .FNCFSTIJQ ZFBS JT %FDFNCFS stm/PWFNCFS th/EARLY BIRD SPECIAL 4JHO VQ CFGPSF +BO HFU B EJTDPVOU

*T UIJT BQQMJDBUJPO GPS â?&#x2019; a new membership â?&#x2019; a renewal?

Name: ______________________________________________ Date: ________________________________

â?&#x2019; Public Relations/Advertising â?&#x2019; Quarterly Newsletters

â?&#x2019; Managing shows/clinics â?&#x2019; Fund Raising

â?&#x2019; Other (specify)

The Charles River Dressage Association is a GMO (Group Member Organization) of the United States Dressage Federation.

Annual Dues: Individual $55, Business $100. Add $12 for each additional family member.

Please make your check payable to: Charles River Dressage Association, 4 Jade Walk, Medfield, MA 02052 For more information, call Linda Currie at 617-974-4441.

Connecticut Ranch Horse Association Membership Form Mail form and a check made out to CT Ranch Horse Association to: Andrea Hills, 772 Brooks Rd., Middletown, CT 06457.

Name: ____________________________________________________

Membership: $25.00/person; $15.00 for each additional family member

Address: _____________________________________________________________________________

Address: ___________________________________________________________________________________

City: ________________________________ State:____________________ Zip:____________________

City: ______________________________________ State:____________________ Zip:____________________

Phone: ___________________________ Email: ______________________________________________

Day Phone: _________________________________ Evening Phone: __________________________________

Tell us about yourself and your experience: Team Penning and Roping: Prior and/or current rating: Team Penning: _________ Roping: __________

Email: _____________________________________________________________________________________ Family Memberships Only: List the additional names and dates of birth (for Juniors only).

To help us to plan activities, please answer the following questions: My primary interest is in: â?&#x2019; Dressage Will you volunteer? â?&#x2019; yes â?&#x2019; no

â?&#x2019; Combined Training

â?&#x2019; Other________________

visit our website: www.cdctaonline.com email us: cdcta@cdctaonline.com

Please make checks payable to: CDCTA and mail completed application and check to: $%$5" .FNCFSTIJQ D P 4IFMCZ 8BKDT r $IBSMJF $JSDMF 4PVUI 8JOETPS $5

Team Penning or Roping experience: ______________________________________________________ Additional Family Members (please add age for members under 18 yrs): Name: ______________________________________ Experience: _______________________________ Name: ______________________________________ Experience: _______________________________ Signature: ______________________________________________________Date: __________________

Connecticut Trail Rides Association, Inc. Membership Application

Connecticut Horse Shows Association, Inc. 2012 Membership Application â??

â??

New Member â?? Renewal Type of membership desired: Individual/Junior $30.00 (Please attach name and date of birth of each junior member on a separate sheet) â?? *Family $45.00 â?? Corporate, Business or Farm $50.00 â?? Horse/Pony $15.00

Name Address Phone

State

Zip Code Email

Horse/Pony ($15.00 each): (if pony, indicate size-â&#x20AC;&#x201D;-S, M ,L)

TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED $________________ INTERESTS: â?? Hunter â?? Jumper â?? Breed â?? Western â?? Pleasure â?? Dressage Do you wish to receive the Pedlar from CHSA? â?? Yes â?? No â?? We agreed to abide by the rules set forth by CHSA, if applicable, I declare that I am an Amateur in accordance with â&#x20AC;&#x153;USEF Article

â?&#x2019; Individual Membership (Must be 18 years old) ..................................................................................... $25.00 â?&#x2019; Family Membership (Includes children under 18 years old) .............................................................. $30.00 â?&#x2019; Lifetime Membership .................................................................................................................................... $255.00 â?&#x2019; Lot Dues ................................................................................................................................................................ $45.00 â?&#x2019; Stall Dues ($5.00 per stall) ................................................................................................................................ $5.00 â?&#x2019; New Members one time charge ................................................................................................................... $10.00 s .EW -EMBERS ONLY "EFORE PAYING FOR A CAMP SITE YOU MUST CONTACT THE CAMP DIRECTOR Ann Dominick at 352-208-1809. s 9OUR NAME WILL BE PUT ON THE LOT LIST IN THE ORDER THEY ARE RECEIVED 9OU CANNOT HOLD A LOT unless you have a horse.

Amount Enclosed $ .AME

GR808 Amateur Status.â&#x20AC;? SIGNATURE ______________________________ (If junior, parent or guardian must sign) DATE ______________ *A Family is a married couple or parent(s) and all children under 18. If showing Walk/Trot or Jog Divisions, please identify (S)addle, (W)estern or (H)unt seat. Show entries must be made using registered name or points will not count.

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Make checks payable to CHSA and mail to: CHSA Membership, c/o G. Jensen, 195 Wildwood Drive, Cheshire, CT 06410.

Points accrue immediately upon receipt of application and dues by Show/Steward at a CHSA Member Show or the postmark date of an application and dues by the Membership Chairman.

-AKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO #42! AND MAIL APPLICATION TO +IM $ORE #42! SECRETARY ,ITCHFIELD 2D -ORRIS #4 06763 s $UES MUST BE PAID BY -ARCH ST IN ORDER TO RECEIVE YOUR YEARLY SUBSCRIPTION of the Horsemenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Yankee Pedlar and to hold your lots.

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AffiliAtes New England Pinto Association Membership Application

Green Mountain Horse Association

www.nepinto.com

NEW ENGLAND PINTO HORSE ASSOC, President: Paula Laughlin; Vice President: Johnathan Blake; Treasurer: John Weigel; Secretary: Jac Cunningham.

Send to: Kate Hair, 31 South Road, Oakham, MA 01068.

Memberships run from 1/1/12 through 12/31/12.

I hereby apply for and enclose payment for the following type of membership:

For membership information on Green Mountain Horse Association, visit

www.gmhainc.org

New ❑ Renewal ❑

Individual:

$31. per year

Youth (18 and under) Birth Date:

$29. per year

Family:

$34. per year

Children’s Name:

Date of Birth:

Name:

Address:

Town:

State:

Zip:

Phone:

E-mail Address:

Maine Horse Association, Inc. Membership Application 2012 Each membership is entitled to a membership card and subscription to the MHA official publication (January 1 – December 31). Return to: Dollie Hutchins, 9 Bauneg Beg Rd., Sanford, ME 04073 Type of Membership Requested:

❏ Family: $35.00 / $25.00 if received before March 1st (Includes husband, wife and all children aged 17 & under listed below.)

Adult: ____________ Youth:____________ Age 17 & under. Date of birth required below. ❏ Individual: $30.00 / $20.00 if received before March 1st

❏ Individual Life: $250.00

Name_______________________________________________Spouse_________________________________ Address_____________________________________________________________________________________ City_________________________________________________State__________________Zip Code__________ Phone No. (____)_____________________________ Names and birthdates of all children 17 & under:

1. _________________________________________ 2. ________________________________________

For information on the Norfolk Hunt Club visit:

3. _________________________________________ 4. ________________________________________

www.norfolkhunt.com

Please enclose a check made out to the Maine Horse Association for the following: Membership Fee $________ Total $________

www.mainehorseassoc.com

Northeast Miniature Horse Club Membership Application

Interested in learning more about Barrel Racing?

Find the district in your area and get involved today!

Welcome! Our club is proud to offer three levels of membership. All members are listed on the club’s website and receive our electronic newsletter, which includes periodic updates on our rescue/emergency activities and any rescue horses available for adoption. Dues are assessed on a calendar year basis. * All memberships include the entire household; adults and children, and one vote is allotted to each household for meeting and election purposes.

#1 in Barrel Racing Where Beginners Can Be Winners For more information and a downloadable membership form visit www.nbha.com or call 706-722-7223

❑ Blue Ribbon ~ $25 ~ includes all adults and children in the household; ❑

Supreme Champion ~ $75 ~ Receives all the benefits of Grand Champion membership plus a $25 donation made to our Grand Champion ~ $50 ~ Receives all the membership benefits club’s Rescue/Emergency Fund. plus advertising space on our website’s Sponsorship Page (photo or ❑ Donation ~ Please accept the enclosed donation to the business card) and a link to member’s web site. club’s Rescue/Emergency Fund. receipt of our electronic newsletter; and one vote in club elections.

❑

Membership Information

Name: _____________________________________ Email: ____________________________________ Address: ___________________________________ Website: __________________________________ City/State/Zip:_______________________________ Phone: ___________________________________

❑ I do not wish to have my email published on the club’s website Names of Adult Members: ________________________________________________________________ Youth Members (with ages): ______________________________________________________________

We Hope You’ll Join Us! Total Enclosed $______ Checks should be made payable to Northeast Miniature Horse Club. Send with this form to Virginia Gonsalves, 1138 Pleasant St., Raynham, MA 02767

Northwest Connecticut Draft Horse Association Membership Application

The Rhode Island Driving Club, Inc.

The Northwest Connecticut Draft Horse Association was formed in 1989 by a group of men (the first night about 40 men showed up, later joined by many females) interested in learning more about and promoting the draft horse. The mission of the group was to inform and educate the general public about the history and use of the draft horse.

The public events sponsored by the club and the many informative programs at club meetings accomplished this mission. The horse owners were happy to get their horses and old-time equipment in front of the public at the many events they sponsored---a Fall Field Day, now named after two of our charter members who were so instrumental in the early success of the day, Bucky Ballard and Frank Colburn. Sleigh riding always paints such a nostalgic picture and they sponsored many sleigh rallies at both the Goshen and Harwinton Fairgrounds. Now the June “Dust--Off” is added to the list of sponsored events.

The ownership of a horse is not necessary to join the club, just the interest in the draft horse, a desire to make new friends who are also interested in draft horses and a willingness to help out at our events. The annual dues are $20 per person, due each January 1. For this $20 you have one vote on any issues before the club, you receive a newsletter each month, refreshments and a program at each meeting. We also try to hold events for members and guests only at no cost. We have a good time together and draft horse people are friendly and helpful.

To become a member of the NWCDHA send your check for $20 to Treasurer Donna Marciano, 47 Stoneridge Drive, Torrington, CT 06790. We hope you consider joining. We are sure you will enjoy being a member of our club.

THE RHODE ISLAND DRIVING CLUB, INC., President: Marguerite Tomany - 860-923-3302.

Vice President: Cat Luce; Treasurer: Bonnie Jean; Secretary: Christine Bailey.

Name Town

Address State

New Membership ($25.00)

Zip

Phone

Renewal ($25.00)

Name:_______________________________________________________________________________ Address: _____________________________________________________________________________ City: __________________________________________ State _______________ Zip ______________ Phone Number: _______________________________________________________________________ Do you own a horse?____________________________ Breed_________________________________

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Send membership applications to: Bonnie Jean 100 Monson Rd. Wales, MA 01081

The Rhode Island Driving Club, Inc.

www.ridrivingclub.org

AFFILIATES Yankee Walkers, Gaited Horses of New England

Saratoga Driving Association Membership Form Dues: Still only $25.00 per year, payable to SDA

â?? New Membership (welcome!)

Julie Dillon, President: horsefeathersnh@comcast.net Loren Stevens, First Vice President of ME & NH: lhhstevens@myfairpoint.net Ellen Flatley, Secretary/Treasurer: efequus@roadrunner.com

â?? Renewal

Membership runs 1/1 - 12/31

Name

Name:________________________________________________________________________________

Address

Address:______________________________________________________________________________ Phone: ___________________________________

Phone (H)

Email: ____________________________________

Year End Award Nominations: Name of Horse: _______________________________________________

(W)

Email

Nomination: $12/horse and/or $6/rider x ______________(# of horses and/or riders) = ______________

Family/children

TWHBEA Reg.#: _________________ Individual or Youth membership $20.00_______________ Family membership $25.00______________

Please mail this form with check to: Joanne Cholakis, Treasurer, 23 Beacon Ave, Albany, NY 12203

Southern New Hampshire Dressage and Combined Training Association, Inc. I hereby apply for membership to SNHDCTA and enclose payment of $_________. Membership includes affiliate membership to USDF, USEA & The Horsemenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Yankee Pedlar, newsletters, and reduced clinic, lecture and SNHDCTA show entry fees. Membership year is December 1 - November 30th.

For a full list of benefits visit our website: www.snhdcta.org

Name ____________________________________________________________________________ Address ___________________________________________________________________________ City _____________________________________ State ________________ Zip ________________ Phone ____________________________ Jr. Rider (under 18) D.O.B. ____________________________ Email ____________________________________________________________________________ Please provide your email so we can provide you with up to date information

Please Make Checks Payable to: S.N.H.D.C.T.A, Inc. â?? $3 Membership â?? Main Interest Dressage â?? Main Interest Combined Training â?? Check here if you are willing to volunteer at club events. â?? !DDITIONAL $ONATION ??????????????

This organization is a USDF Group Member Organization; and its members are automatically USDF Group Members and USEA Affiliate members. Mail your check to Membership $IRECTOR: 3TEFANIE 2OSSETTI

+ENNEDY (ILL 2D 'OFFSTOWN .( Your contributions are tax deductible.

Please make check to: Yankee Walkers, Gaited Horses of New England Mail to: Ellen Flatley, P.O. Box 1199, Ashland, NH 03217,

â?? New â?? Renewal

Pedlar Affiliation Is a Winning Combination!

Affiliation Includes:

Tri-State Horsemenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Association

Tri-State Horsemenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Assoc. President: Larry Burgess, 860-739-3596; Vice-President: Jackie Cugini,401-949-4340; Secretary: Maegen Manning; Treasurer: Sharon Plante, 860-564-4700

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Name Address City Phone No. (

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Zip Code

Date

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Email Address A subscription to the Pedlar is included in memberships. The Pedlar contains our official monthly newsletter of current news and upcoming events.

INDIVIDUAL $30.00 ________________ Anyone under age 18 who is applying for Individual Membership must also list their date of birth below.

Family $35.00 _____________ If you are applying for our Family Membership Plan, please list the names of all persons to be included in the family membership and date of birth for each child under age 18.

Childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s First/Last Name: Date of Birth: Email: membership@tristatehorsemen.com Fax: 603-696-6042 Web Site: www.tristatehorsemen.com I have enclosed a check for the amount of: Please mail this form and payment to: TSHA Membership, 948 Ekonk Hill Rd, Voluntown, CT 06384

$ ___________________

Memberships faxed or emailed will NOT be valid until payment is received.

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West Greenwich Horsemanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Association Membership Form WEST GREENWICH HORSEMANâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S ASSOCIATION, INC. OF RHODE ISLAND, President: LuAnn Carpenter-Grafe, 382 Weaver Hill Road, West Greenwich, RI 02817; Vice President: Mike Grafe, 382 Weaver Hill Road, West Greenwich, RI 02817; Treasurer: James R. Hallam, 979 Victory Highway, Greene, RI 02827; Secretary: Celeste Santos, 964 Ekonk Hill Road, Voluntown, CT 06384.

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Membership: $20.00.

Name:

Telephone:

Address: City/Town: Membership includes subscription to the Pedlar $20 List people in family:

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Zip Code:

To learn more, email scott.ziegler@pedlar.com or call 508-987-5886

Make checks payable to West Greenwich Horsemanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Assoc.

Mail to: Celeste Santos, 964 Ekonk Hill Rd., Voluntown, CT 06384

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Bedard.Farm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

NEDA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

bArns/ArenA construction A.&.B.Lumber.&.Barns. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139 Center.Hill.Barns. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 ClearSpan.Fabric.Structures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

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Fencing

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Camp.Nashoba.North. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 Camp.Quinebarge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Footing

Frost.Valley.Camp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Hill.View.Mini.Barns. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

Attwood.Equestrian.Surfaces. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Morton.Buildings,.Inc .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

IGK.Equestrian. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87

Vershire.Riding.School. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

tAck & equipMent

Northland.Steel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

HeAltH products boArding/lessons/trAining/sAles

Classic.Equine.Equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Alltech. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Eartec . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

August.Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

Lubrisyn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Equestrian.Outfitters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Carlisle.Academy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Smartpak.Equine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Horsehugger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

Chrislar.Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Smartpak.Equine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Saddle.Shed,.Inc .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

Elite.Equine.Imports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

Smartpak.Equine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Smith-Worthington.Saddlery.Co .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

HooFcAre products

Tack.Shack,.LLC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Esterbrook.Farm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Fairfield.Farm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81 Far.Meadow.Farm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97 Foster.Meadow.Farm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81 Holly.Hill.Farm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99 Mandeville.Equestrian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98

Northeast.Farrier.Supply. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

tHerApeutic riding High.Hopes.Therapeutic.Riding. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Horse sHoWs & eVents BHC.Mgt.Co.LLC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96

trAiler sAles & Accessories

Nancy.Later.Dressage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Champlain.Valley.Exposition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

Luckyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s.Trailer.Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Oak.Meadow.Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99

Equine.Affaire,.Inc .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Paul.Congelosi.Trailer.Sales. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Oliynyk.Show.Stables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89

Essex.County.Trail.Association. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

Rising.Star.Equestrian.Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92

Falls.Creek.Farm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Saddle.Rowe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93

Greater.Boston.Charity.Horse.Show. . . . . . . . . . . . 112

Scarlet.Hill.Farm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87

New.Hampshire.Hunter-Jumper.Association. . . . .91

Strain.Family.Horse.Farm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114

Old.Salem.Farm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Twin.Ridge.Farm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

Sons.Of.The.Wind,.LLC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

Warren.McMullin.Enterprises,.Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

Southeast.Hunter.Association. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95

Washington.Equestrian.Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

St ..Christophers.Horse.Show. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

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Dana.Hall.Riding.Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Don.Ray.Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Stoneleigh-Burnham.School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 Virginia.Intermont.College. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

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equine pHArMAceuticAl serVices Prescription.Specialties. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

FArM equipMent DJ.Reveal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Norfolk.Power.Equipment,.Inc .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

truck cAMper deAler East.End.Campers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Vet centers & serVices Fairfield.Equine.Associates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Tufts.University. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Weathervane.Farm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

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FAACE is asking people to boycott a product that comes from Extremadura, this region of Spain. It’s called Pimenton de la Vera, a smoked pepper powder produced by several villages in the area. They ask you not to buy it if you travel in that region and to tell shop owners and online sellers of the product why you are not buying it. But I would like to ask your readers to go a step further: They can write a letter to the King of Spain telling him they will not travel to Spain at all until this “tradition” is laid to rest. The king’s address is King Juan Carlos I, The Royal Palace of the Zarzuela, Madrid, Spain.

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Dear Margaret, I am without words. I am printing your letter and counting on my faithful readers to do the right thing. Thank you for this distressing and painful information.

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