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13. Bill Ulmer | Canada Thunderbird Show Park 2013 wins: $2,500 USHJA National Derby & Dexter Associates Realty Derby with Beach Drive
14. Jessica Rooks | Canada Thunderbird Show Park 2013 win: $5, 000 Dexter & Associates Jump Canada Hunter Classic with Relentless
15. Sue MacIntosh | Canada Thunderbird Show Park 2013 wins: $2,500 Fairweather Farms Child/Adult Derby West Coast Classic & Series with Lexington
16. Eliza Hunt | Canada Thunderbird Show Park 2013 win: $2, 500 Dexter Associates Realty Canadian Hunter Derby with Amigo
17. Jay Duke | Canada Thunderbird Show Park 2013 win: $2,500 Dexter Associates Realty USHJA National Hunter Derby with Hennipen County
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business born, equestrian made Fred & Vanessa Mannix
by Carley Sparks He's the top ranked polo player in the country. She’s vying for a spot on the National show jumping team. Frederick and Vanessa Mannix may have been born into Calgary’s fabulously wealthy and famously private oil family but their business is strictly equestrian. The Mannix siblings come from equestrian stock. Their grandfather established a farm south of Calgary, and both their parents are avid riders. But it was the lure of two aging polo ponies that enticed Frederick and Vanessa into taking up the reins. “Our father played polo for 20 years and made it up to a two goal handicap. He did the finals of the US Open twice in California, and played in England, Kentucky and a couple other excursions around the world,” says Frederick. “He kept updating his string, so I was able to take his two weakest horses, Tookie and o-Eleven, and play them for another two or three years.” Vanessa was not as thrilled by that prospect. “Fredrick and I used to fight over o-Eleven and Tookie,” she laughs. “They were reliable old souls, but I was pretty attached to both of them.” At 10, she traded polo ponies for a pony hunter: “The first time I jumped over the cross-country fences at the farm I knew that was it for me and never looked back.” By 12, she was training with Canadian team veteran Jonathan Asselin, where she stayed until moving away to college.
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So needless to say, Artisan Farms is a stable that was truly built from the ground up. Developing into one of the most influential stables in North America, Artisan Farms has earned its position in the international community through genuine growth and commitment to the sport. In addition to building what can only be considered as one of the most envied collection of horses in show jumping, Artisan Farms also collaborated with Albro Creek Farm, John Edwards, Eric Lamaze, and Uplands Farms last year to acquire the 13 year old chestnut mare Showgirl for Canada's Yann Candele. It was through the generosity of Artisan Farms and company that Canada was able to consolidate yet another exciting partnership for this coming season.
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Artisan Farms was named after Carlene and Andyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s global investment management firm, which provides a broad range of high value-added investment strategies in growing asset classes to sophisticated clients around the world. Artisan Partners was founded in 1994 by both Andy and Carlene Ziegler and now stands as one of the largest money management firms in North America. With two extremely exciting mounts in Verdi III and Powerplay, Artisan Farms is without a doubt the most influential force for Team Canada. As we look to the World Equestrian Games in Normandy this year and the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro in two years time, Tiffany Foster and Eric Lamaze will be well-mounted, thanks to the vision and generosity of Carlene and Andy Zieglerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Artisan Farms. <
The cost of an MRI study is also somewhat higher than a traditional x-ray study. However, in my experience, taking the guess-work out of the equation means significant savings in the long run (Fig. 1). Often times I see horses that have been lame for many months not being able to be enjoyed. Treatments are often unsuccessful and in these situations horse owners are understandably frustrated. After adding the cost of treatments, re-evaluations, and downtime, the value of a prompt and accurate diagnosis becomes obvious. Once an accurate diagnosis has been reached a specific treatment or rehabilitation plan can be tailored to the horse. Should the prognosis for the diagnosed lesion be unfavorable, an optimal plan can be made for the horse, allowing you to move forward. A prime example is a case of a horse which became acutely lame during warm up at a competition. Diagnostic blocks localized the source of the lameness to front limb tendon sheath. The flexor tendon sheath guides the flexor tendons as they travel down the back of the lower cannon over the back of the fetlock into the pastern region. Initial ultrasound evaluation revealed only slight fluid distension of the sheath. The horse was rested for 6 weeks, but when returned to light exercise a subtle lameness was still evident. An MRI examination revealed a linear vertical tear in the deep digital flexor tendon at the back of the fetlock. This lesion is virtually impossible to identify with ultrasound. The definitive diagnosis provided with the MRI allowed us to implement further and appropriate care and treatment and likely saved this horseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s show career. Of course it goes without saying that imaging damaged soft tissue within the foot can only accurately be evaluated with an MRI. As we all know, foot lameness is the most common area of lameness in the horse. Damage to the navicular region, the flexor tendon where it attaches to the coffin bone, and the collateral ligaments of the coffin joint are just a few of the more common causes of lameness that require an MRI for diagnosis. In summary, MRI brings unprecedented technology to your doorstep in Western Canada and the Pacific Northwest, and it will allow us to continue practicing veterinary medicine at its highest level. >
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